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Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Check food baskets, consumer warned
Check food baskets, consumer warned JAKARTA (JP): If you receive food and drink products in finely decorated baskets this coming Idul Fitri, be sure to check the expiration dates on the cover of every item, the Indonesian Consumers Organization (YLKI) warns.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Court sentences jail warden to two years
Court sentences jail warden to two years JAKARTA (JP): A court here sentenced yesterday a prison guard for two years and six months for accepting a bribe from Eddy Tansil, a businessman who escaped from the prison while serving a 20-year jail term.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Police and criticism
Police and criticism In the Jan. 9, 1997 edition of Kompas there was a disappointing statement from Jakarta Police Chief Gen. Hamami Nata.He was trying to explain the release of a large number of students involved in the hijacking of a city bus which lead to violence and caused injuries to the...
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Two arrested for robbery attempt
Two arrested for robbery attempt JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested two men yesterday for a violent robbery attempt at a reporter's house in Pondok Bambu, East Jakarta.City Police Spokesman Major Nyoman Suriasta said the suspects, Supono and Saban, entered the house of Tota Maria L.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Suspected pedophile and murderer stand trial
Suspected pedophile and murderer stand trial JAKARTA (JP): The trial of a man accused of sodomizing and murdering six street children began yesterday at the Central Jakarta District Court.Prosecutor Suriansyah charged the defendant, identified only as SW alias Robot Gedek, 33, with sexually...
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Protests about 'yellowization' still going on
Protests about 'yellowization' still going on JAKARTA (JP): The war of colors between two political groupings in Central Java gave no sign of abating yesterday with United Development Party (PPP) chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum stepping into the fray.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
An uneasy year ahead
An uneasy year ahead The year ahead has the potential for unrest. A number of important events this year -- especially the general elections -- will shape the future of the nation. Of no less importance is the fact that global developments in our shrinking world create the possibility of our...
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Gus Dur's sermon is sweet music to the ears
Gus Dur's sermon is sweet music to the earsBy P. Prasetyohadi JAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid, more popularly known as Gus Dur, the chairman of the country's largest Moslem organization Nahdhatul Ulama, has made a surprise move by introducing his first recorded sermon accompanied by music.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Harmoko again awarded 1996 Man of the Year
Harmoko again awarded 1996 Man of the Year SEMARANG (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko accepted yesterday the 1996 Man of the Year award from Suara Merdeka, the leading newspaper in Central Java.This is the second such award given to Harmoko, a former journalist, by Indonesian newspapers.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Japan-ASEAN ties
Japan-ASEAN ties Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto wound up his Southeast Asian tour yesterday with a message to leaders in the region of his intention to expand and deepen Tokyo's ties with countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), both as a group as well as...
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Alatas receives praise from his arch-rival
Alatas receives praise from his arch-rival HONG KONG (AFP): Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas yesterday got praise from an unexpected quarter -- his arch-rival Jose Ramos Horta, head of the East Timorese separatist movement.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Sarwono slams U.S. over Rio Declaration
Sarwono slams U.S. over Rio Declaration JAKARTA (JP): The U.S. and other wealthy countries have been slack about implementing the 1992 Rio Declaration on environment, State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja said yesterday."The world has yet to see the United States (U.S.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
$21-million golf course in dispute
$21-million golf course in dispute SEMARANG: The Central Java government's plan to build a Rp 49 billion (US$21 million) golf course has met strong opposition in the provincial legislative council.Councilors have described the project in Jangli in the southern suburb as an extravagance that will...
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Prosecutor accused of discrimination
Prosecutor accused of discrimination JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers of a man detained for defaming the President said yesterday their client received discriminatory treatment by the South Jakarta Prosecutor.Andi Syahputra's requests for city arrest have been rejected.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Bangladesh issues tax break
Bangladesh issues tax break DHAKA (AFP): The Bangladesh cabinet has approved a proposal to waive taxes on industrial investment, according to a government statement published in major newspapers here yesterday.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Armed robbers net Rp 5 million
Armed robbers net Rp 5 million JAKARTA (JP): Two armed men robbed yesterday a bank on Jl. Gunung Sahari, Central Jakarta, stealing Rp 5 million (US$2,100) from three employees.It was the second armed robbery in Jakarta this year.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. M.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Investors urged to start Madura bridge project
Investors urged to start Madura bridge project JAKARTA (JP): The government will wait until next month for private investors to decide if they will go ahead with their plan to build a bridge linking Java and Madura island.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
State loses US$3.5 million
State loses US$3.5 million KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Misappropriation of local government funds has lost the state Rp 7.9 billion (US$3.5 million) over the past six years, it was disclosed yesterday.Head of the supervisory board here Willy P.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 14, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,150 -25 7,300,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,375 25...
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: SukamdaniSahid JayaBREAKING OF THE FAST: The president of the Sahid Group, Sukamdani S. Gitosardjono (second right) hits a drum to mark the breaking of the fast at the Sahid Jaya Hotel in Jakarta. The Ramadhan fasting month began last Friday.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Bank mergers set to improve credit
Bank mergers set to improve credit KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): International rating agency Standard and Poor's said yesterday the anticipated increase in mergers among Malaysian banks over the next three years will benefit their credit quality.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Tanah Abang riot
Tanah Abang riotFrom MerdekaAs a small trader I have suffered a big loss due to the recent riot at the Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta. The dispute between two gangs affected our trading on that day. It does not seem possible to lodge a claim for the loss.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Sports council seeks media help for SEAG
Sports council seeks media help for SEAG JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Sports Council wants support from all media, both print and broadcast, to help ensure the success of the SEA Games here in October."I want the full support of the mass media to make the Jakarta Games a success.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
152 PDI activists defect to Golkar
152 PDI activists defect to Golkar DILI, East Timor: As many as 152 members of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) in the Dili district of Atauro defected to Golkar yesterday."We join of our own volition because we are happy with Golkar's promise to improve farmers' and fisherpeople's welfare,"...
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Border crossers called back
Border crossers called back JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The provincial administration will call back about 300 of the people who have crossed the border to Papua New Guinea to vote in May's general election, Antara reported yesterday.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
SEAG athletes village cost soars to $418m
SEAG athletes village cost soars to $418m JAKARTA (JP): The 19th SEA Games organizing committee is having to reassess the budget for the construction of the athletes village as it is now expected to cost almost six times more than originally thought.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
NU leader seeks more info on 'Green Dragon'
NU leader seeks more info on 'Green Dragon' JAKARTA (JP): The Central Java Chapter of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) sought yesterday further explanation from chairman Abdurrahman Wahid about his assertion there was an on-going operation, code-named "Green Dragon", to discredit him and the Moslem...
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Taiwanese awaits China's nod on bank
Taiwanese awaits China's nod on bank SHANGHAI (AFP): A group of Taiwan business executives has finalized negotiations to set up a joint venture bank with Shanghai's Pudong Development Bank (PDB), a banking source said yesterday."We have been working on the bank for three years.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Car ownership to be linked to emission tests
Car ownership to be linked to emission tests JAKARTA (JP): Requests for car ownership documents may be rejected if vehicles fail emission tests, an official said yesterday.Kosasih Wirahadikusumah, an executive with the city's environment bureau, said the policy may follow a year-long trial period...
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Soeharto warns against exaggerating disparity
Soeharto warns against exaggerating disparity JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto appealed to the nation yesterday not to blow the wealth disparity issue out of proportion for it could lead to even more unrest.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Fire victims at Senen market open new kiosks
Fire victims at Senen market open new kiosks JAKARTA (JP): Senen market traders whose kiosks were destroyed in a fire last November have begun occupying temporary kiosks built for them by developer PT Jaya Real Property.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Prosecutors reject dossiers on Dwi
Prosecutors reject dossiers on Dwi YOGYAKARTA: Local police are surprised by the prosecutors' third rejection of dossiers on a man they believe murdered journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin."We thought the dossiers were adequate and wouldn't be rejected," said Lt. Col.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaWednesdayMaghrib 6.18 p.m.ThursdayImsak 4:17 a.m.Subuh 4.27 a.m.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Tracing the process of knowing oneself
Tracing the process of knowing oneselfBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Wise people say that real knowledge about oneself does not come automatically. Nor does it come with age alone. Accurate understanding of oneself can be acquired only through persistent attempts to discover the motivations...
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Search for missing PDI activists sought
Search for missing PDI activists sought JAKARTA (JP): Activists urged the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday to press the government to find the 23 people allegedly still missing from last year's riots in the capital.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Govt urged to learn from 1974-1985 mining experience
Govt urged to learn from 1974-1985 mining experience JAKARTA (JP): Mining analysts have urged the government to learn from the country's mining conditions from 1974 to 1985, when not one mining contract of work (COW) was awarded to foreign companies.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Two firms to be tried for huge tax evasion
Two firms to be tried for huge tax evasion JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Taxes Fuad Bawazier yesterday submitted the dossiers of two tax evasion cases worth Rp 2.17 billion (US$910,000) to the Attorney General's Office.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Cirata Dam
Cirata DamFrom PelitaThe Cirata Dam in West Java should be attracting a large number of foreign tourists given its beautiful vista. However, it appears that the dam, which was opened 10 years ago by the President, has not attracted many visitors.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Floods hit city after overnight downpour
Floods hit city after overnight downpour JAKARTA (JP): Several areas of the city were flooded yesterday after an overnight downpour, which caused traffic congestion in several streets and forced many families to abandon their homes.Vehicles moved slowly in inundated streets such as Jl.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Fun House 3:05 Children's Program: Arena 123 3:30 TV Series: Perfect Strangers 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 TV Drama: Diantara Kita 4:30 Documentary Film 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 Indonesian...
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Malaysia's GP future in doubt
Malaysia's GP future in doubt KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): International organizers have warned Malaysia it will be dropped from the circuit completely if it fails to stage its world motorcycle grand prix in April as scheduled, the national Bernama news agency reported yesterday.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Six killed as truck falls into river
Six killed as truck falls into river JEPARA, Central Java (JP): Six people were killed and one critically injured when their truck skidded and plunged into a river here Monday, the police said yesterday.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Investama to build two toll roads in West Java
Investama to build two toll roads in West Java JAKARTA (JP): PT Investama Kusuma Artha, a subsidiary of Drassindo Group has won the government's tender to build and operate a new toll road connecting Jatiasih in Bekasi and Karawang, West Java, a source said yesterday.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Pertamina to get US$1.13b loan to build LNG plant
Pertamina to get US$1.13b loan to build LNG plant JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina will get a syndicated loan of US$1.13 billion to finance the construction of its eighth liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Bontan, East Kalimantan, the company said yesterday.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Vendors pay levies to secure space
Vendors pay levies to secure space JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of vendors have filled the city's pavements in the hopes of securing valuable space before Idul Fitri.While the city has yet to establish an official fee system, several vendors say they have already paid mayoralty people or others with the...
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
New development on Timor?
New development on Timor? A sentence contained in an official bulletin Buletino Sala della Sanat Sede issued by the Vatican information office has led some observers to think that a new development has come with regard to the East Timor problem.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
English is difficult
English is difficult Besides CNN and other foreign TV broadcasts, TVRI and RCTI are now also airing English language news programs in the morning.We realize English is a difficult foreign language for most Indonesians, and English is not compulsory in elementary school.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Analyst predicts weak rubber market this year
Analyst predicts weak rubber market this year JAKARTA (JP): Rubber prices are likely to fall to US$1 a kilogram this year because the commodity's four-year marketing cycle is entering its downside, a rubber analyst warns.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
German tourist die in Bali
German tourist die in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: A 56-year old German tourist died of a heart attack during his vacation here Sunday, Antara reported yesterday.The man, identified only as Hotze, was found dead in his room at a hotel in the Legian tourist resort here Monday.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday, Sunday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Los Paraguas Vocal Group, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 7:15 p.m. to 411 p.m.