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Tue, 14 Jan 1997
'No election campaign in campuses'
'No election campaign in campuses' JAKARTA (JP): Election campaigning should not be conducted on college and university campuses because it goes against the mission of higher learning institutions, according to a rector.
Tue, 14 Jan 1997
Misplaced criticisms
Misplaced criticisms We share the great concern of mining consultants and analysts over what they call misplaced and groundless criticism of foreign contractors' participation in Indonesia's mining industry.
Tue, 14 Jan 1997
Religious leaders told to be close to followers
Religious leaders told to be close to followers JAKARTA (JP): The government has reminded religious leaders in Indonesia how increasingly prone the public has become to violent behavior and how they need to get closer to their congregations to help nip unrest in the bud.
Tue, 14 Jan 1997
Budget bill to streamline accounts
Budget bill to streamline accounts JAKARTA (JP): A bill presented at the House of Representatives yesterday stipulates that the government's non-tax revenues must now be accounted for in the annual state budget.
Tue, 14 Jan 1997
National shuttlers consider contract dispute settled
National shuttlers consider contract dispute settled JAKARTA (JP): National shuttlers consider the contract dispute between players and the Badminton Association of Indonesia as settled."The contract deal disagreement is finished now, since Pak Soerjadi (the association's chairman) promised to give...
Tue, 14 Jan 1997
Cows served herbal tonics
Cows served herbal tonics JAKARTA (JP): Drinking herbal tonics has long been popular among mothers after giving birth, but in the Central Java district of Boyolali it is most popular among nursing cows.
Tue, 14 Jan 1997
'Transit system needs presidential decree'
'Transit system needs presidential decree' JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's three-level transit system requires a presidential decree before construction can begin, Deputy Governor Tb. Rais said yesterday.Rais said this was contrary to statements made by the Minister of Public Works, Radinal Moochtar.
Tue, 14 Jan 1997
Yogyakarta's 1997 art festival a rejuvenating effort
Yogyakarta's 1997 art festival a rejuvenating effortBy R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): The ongoing 1997 biennial art festival in Yogyakarta appears to be a departure from previous biennial art fests, at which paintings were exclusively exhibited.This year's art biennial, running from Jan. 5 until Jan.
Tue, 14 Jan 1997
Work accidents commonplace
Work accidents commonplace SEMARANG: The head of the Ministry of Manpower's provincial office, Bambang Hudi, has reported that 1,112 work-related accidents took place in 1996 in the municipality of Semarang and in the regencies of Kendal and Demak.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Megawati might reconcile given certain conditions
Megawati might reconcile given certain conditions JAKARTA (JP): The deposed leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), Megawati Soekarnoputri, has insisted she would only be willing to reconcile with her ouster Soerjadi if she is reinstated.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Thirty arrested in raid
Thirty arrested in raid JAKARTA (JP): Personnel from the Jakarta Military Garrison and the City Public Order Office netted 30 men and women in raids on entertainment establishments in the city yesterday.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
'Close unregistered technical schools'
'Close unregistered technical schools' JAKARTA (JP): The director general of basic and middle education, Zaenal Arifin Achmady, wants unregistered privately owned technical high schools closed down.Achmady said there were many technical high schools which operate in any old way.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Vietnam tries to forget bitter past and enter new peroid
Vietnam tries to forget bitter past and enter new peroidBy Olaf Kanter SAIGON: Vietnam underwent a veritable apocalypse. In the late 1960s and early 1970s more bombs fell on the small South-East Asian country than on the entire German Reich throughout World War II.Three million people were killed.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Attakcs on mining firms misplaced
Attakcs on mining firms misplaced JAKARTA (JP): Mining analysts here have expressed great concern over what they see as misplaced and groundless criticism of the role of foreign contractors in Indonesia's mining development.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Nokia expands Thai network
Nokia expands Thai network HELSINKI (AFP): Finnish telecommunications group Nokia has signed a framework agreement with Thailand's Total Access Communications Public Company Ltd to expand its cellular network, Nokia said on Friday.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Hashimoto arrives in Singapore
Hashimoto arrives in Singapore SINGAPORE (Reuter): Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto arrived in Singapore yesterday on the last stage of a five-nation tour of Southeast Asia that will culminate in a major policy speech on his country's ties with the region.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Banking developments in 1996 and policy directions for 1997
Banking developments in 1996 and policy directions for 1997 The following article is an excerpt from an address delivered by Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono at an annual bankers' meeting on Jan. 8. This is the first of two articles.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Electronic clearing system should cover other cities
Electronic clearing system should cover other cities JAKARTA (JP): The electronic interbank clearing system planned for the capital should eventually cover other cities in the country to improve the efficiency of the national payment system, bank analyst I Nyoman Moena said over the weekend.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Air ambulance
Air ambulanceFrom MerdekaThe Indonesian Association of the Disabled (HPCTI) in the Bogor area concerns itself with monitoring what's going on in society. The situation on the toll roads and the fly-passes is also a focus of our attention.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
In Surakarta, colors have political meaning
In Surakarta, colors have political meaning SURAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) and the Surakarta (Solo) mayoralty are locking horns over what color things in public places should be painted.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
'Strong political will may reduce hoodlum influence'
'Strong political will may reduce hoodlum influence' JAKARTA (JP): Strong political will is needed to reduce the influence of hoodlums, a researcher said.The country's second-largest city, Surabaya, had proved this possible by organizing its vendors, Isono Sadoko of the Bandung- based Akatiga...
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Malaysian firms to build power plant
Malaysian firms to build power plant KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian power giant Tenaga Nasional Bhd's unit will spend six billion ringgit (US$2.4 billion) to buy reclaimed land and build a power plant and a coal yard, news reports said yesterday.Tenaga's unit -- TNB Janamanjung Sdn. Bhd.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Airline tickets sold out for hot destinations
Airline tickets sold out for hot destinations JAKARTA (JP): Air tickets for popular international destinations for early to mid February are fully booked as tens of thousands of Indonesians plan to go abroad for the Chinese new year and Idul Fitri holidays.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Danamon ATM
Danamon ATM I am a Dutchman, living in Bekasi since February 1996. I put the money I brought with me in Danamon Bank in Metropolitan Mall in Bekasi, because I wanted it to be safe. I received an ATM card from Danamon Bank to be able to take money out of the ATM machine.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Mahathir leaves for hi-tech sales blitz
Mahathir leaves for hi-tech sales blitz KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad left here yesterday for visits to the United States and Japan to promote the country's newly created technology hub.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Certain group suspected of causing national instability
Certain group suspected of causing national instability JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung insisted Saturday a certain group engineered riots in Tasikmalaya, West Java and Sanggau Ledo, West Kalimantan in order to disrupt national stability.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Ramadhan holidays
Ramadhan holidaysFrom RepublikaAll Moslems look forward to Ramadhan, a month full of blessings. Aside from fulfilling the month long fast, charity in every form will be blessed by the Almighty. Many religious boarding schools will be established overnight, religious sermons will be given at dawn,...
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Foreigners flock to Jambi
Foreigners flock to Jambi JAMBI, Jambi: More than 5,145 foreign tourists visited the province of Jambi in 1996, spending Rp 772 million, the head of Jambi's tourism service, Ruslan Bahaudina, was quoted by Antara as saying on Friday.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Student senate attacks 'violent' police search
Student senate attacks 'violent' police search JAKARTA (JP): The student senate of the University of Indonesia's (UI) School of Letters lambasted a violent police search of a student residence in Lenteng Agung, South Jakarta.The search on Dec.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Government acts cautiously in 'halal' labeling debate
Government acts cautiously in 'halal' labeling debate JAKARTA (JP): The government signaled it was being cautious in deliberating the draft regulation that would give producers the right to apply halal (edible in accordance with Islamic teachings) labels on food products.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Manila to turn Clark into aviation, business center
Manila to turn Clark into aviation, business center MANILA (AFP): The Philippines unveiled over the weekend an 8. 1-billion-dollar development master plan to turn the former U.S. Clark Air Base north of Manila into a bustling aviation and business center in the next 28 years.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Get ready for the new generation of Pentium Processors
Get ready for the new generation of Pentium ProcessorsBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Here's another term you'll be hearing a lot in the next couple of months: Media rich. Coming from the microprocessor maker that far and away dominates the PC world, this buzzword is expected to have a strong impact,...
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Legislative candidates
Legislative candidatesFrom MerdekaDiscussions involving candidates for the House of Representatives (DPR) and regional legislators (DPRD), are rightfully in the hands of the respective political organizations.The United Development Party (PPP) has, particularly, drawn my attention.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Councilor blasts environment bureau over hospital waste
Councilor blasts environment bureau over hospital waste JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor has rebuked the environment bureau for failing to force hospitals to build the waste treatment plants stipulated by the government and city administration.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Pertamina slashes employees
Pertamina slashes employees JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned oil company Pertamina has reduced its workforce by 13,000 to 34,000 over the past three years through its early retirement program, the company said recently.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
New computer school
New computer school JAKARTA (JP): PT Informatics RT Indonesia and Yayasan Boedihardjo Sastrohadiwirjo signed a franchise agreement earlier last week to operate a computer training and education center at Pondok Cabe, South Jakarta.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Jonggol township plan needs presidential decree: Official
Jonggol township plan needs presidential decree: Official BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Jonggol township plan needs a presidential decree in order to realize facilities and infrastructure, a regency spokesman has said.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Busang infrastructure requires Rp 3 trillion
Busang infrastructure requires Rp 3 trillion JAKARTA (JP): Infrastructure development at the Busang gold mine in Mekar Baru village in Kutai, East Kalimantan, is estimated to cost Rp 3 trillion (US$1.27 billion).
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaMondayMaghrib 6.17 p.m.SundayImsak 4:16 a.m.Subuh 4.26 a.m.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Astronomer gets doctorate
Astronomer gets doctorate BANDUNG, West Java: An Indonesian national, Moedji Raharto, has received his doctorate in astronomy from Tokyo University, after employing new methods to research the structure of the galaxy, it was announced over the weekend.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Resettlement sites become villages
Resettlement sites become villages BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: A total of 284 transmigration sites have been converted into 266 villages, the head of the local transmigration office, P. Jogjapratono, said here Saturday.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Residents in rural areas unaware of food labels
Residents in rural areas unaware of food labels BOGOR, West Java (JP): Many people in rural areas do not understand the function of expiration dates on food and drink packaging, an expert said Saturday.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Moslem preachers told to develop skills
Moslem preachers told to develop skills JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher has called on Indonesian da'i (Moslem preachers) to prepare for massive social challenges.Addressing the opening ceremony of a nine-day training course for da'i of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem...
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Maj. Gen. (ret.) Soebijakto dies of a stroke at 68
Maj. Gen. (ret.) Soebijakto dies of a stroke at 68 JAKARTA (JP): The former governor of the National Resilience Institute, Maj. Gen. (ret.) Soebijakto Prawirasoebrata, died of a stroke at the age of 68 early yesterday.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Natural disasters indicate climate changes: Minister
Natural disasters indicate climate changes: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Although Indonesia contributes little to the global cumulation of harmful greenhouses gases it is determined to play a significant role in the campaign to reduce the effects of the resulting climatic changes, according to an...
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Inhutani to develop 2.2m ha estates
Inhutani to develop 2.2m ha estates JAKARTA (JP): The government has assigned state-owned forestry company PT Inhutani III to develop 2.2 million hectares of timber estates in Central Kalimantan under a joint agreement scheme with private concessionaires, the company said over the weekend.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Ramayana opens new outlet
Ramayana opens new outlet JAKARTA (JP): The publicly listed retail chain Ramayana Lestari Sentosa opened yesterday an 11,100 square meter outlet at the Plaza Jambu Dua shopping center in Bogor, West Java, an executive said.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
'Maintain holiness of Ramadhan'
'Maintain holiness of Ramadhan' JAKARTA (JP): The rector of the state Islamic Institute Syarif Hidayatullah, Quraisy Shihab called on Moslems Friday to refrain from doing anything that could spoil Ramadhan's sacredness.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Buck Rogers 3:05 Children's Program: Anak Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 4:05 Science Film: Death Rider 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:25 My Country 5:30 Puppet Appreciation 6:00 News: Lintasan...
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
MCU sets prices for its Umbulan water reservoir
MCU sets prices for its Umbulan water reservoir JAKARTA (JP): Mandala Citra Umbulan (MCU) is to sell water from its Umbulan water reservoir in Pasuruan, East Java to the local state-owned water company at Rp 888 (37.2 U.S. cents) per cubic meter, says a senior official.