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Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Soedradjad's message
Soedradjad's message The central theme of Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono's speech at the 1997 annual bankers dinner on Jan. 8 might sound to analysts like the same old song. He has delivered the same message on similar occasions since 1994.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Taxi driver robbed
Taxi driver robbed JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested Thursday a man for trying to rob a taxi driver on Jl. Matraman, East Jakarta. It was the first attempted robbery of a taxi driver this year.East Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Nanan Sukarna said the suspect, Johny, stopped the Maya Kencana taxi on Jl.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Legal experts demand new subversion law
Legal experts demand new subversion law JAKARTA (JP): Legal experts made a fresh call on the government yesterday to replace the outdated 1946 Criminal Code with a more sophisticated bill drafted three years ago.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Officials not trying to influence judicial system
Officials not trying to influence judicial system JAKARTA (JP): Government and military leaders did not try to undermine the judicial system's independence when they offered their ideas and advice at a recent gathering of justices, a former respected justice said yesterday.
Mon, 13 Jan 1997
Japan keeps oil spill from reactors
Japan keeps oil spill from reactors MAIZURU, Japan (Reuter): Workers from Japan's maritime agency successfully kept globs of heavy oil leaking out of a ruptured tanker from fouling the operations of the world's largest concentration of nuclear reactors yesterday.
Mon, 13 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.
Sun, 12 Jan 1997
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaSundayMaghrib 6.17 p.m.MondayImsak 4:16 a.m.Subuh 4.26 a.m.
Sun, 12 Jan 1997
Guess What? Rizal Mantovani
Guess What? Rizal Mantovani Music video director Rizal Mantovani, 29, has entered the wide-screen film business.His premier film entitled Kuldesak, from the French "cul-de- sac" or dead end, is expected to appear in theaters soon.
Sun, 12 Jan 1997
'Fatahillah' expected to prop up RI film industry
'Fatahillah' expected to prop up RI film industryBy Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): The accelerated production of a film on the life of Fatahillah, the heroic Islamic figure who recaptured Jakarta from the Portuguese in the 16th century, is approaching its final stages.
Sun, 12 Jan 1997
Acep makes key chains for a living
Acep makes key chains for a livingText and photos by P.J. Leo JAKARTA (JP): What is there to buy at the entrance of recreational sites such as Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Monas Square, the Cibubur Camp Site and the Bogor Botanical Garden? Souvenirs made of simple materials but meaningful,...
Sun, 12 Jan 1997
Shuttlers to get contract money before Idul Fitri
Shuttlers to get contract money before Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia's chairman, Soerjadi, promised players that the organization will endeavor to pay all the outstanding contract money before Idul Fitri.
Sun, 12 Jan 1997
Getting spiritual lift from 'umrah'
Getting spiritual lift from 'umrah'By Santi W.E. Soekanto & Wisnu Pramudya The Jakarta Post editorial staff members Santi W.E. Soekanto and Mulkan Salmona recently performed umrah pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia.
Sun, 12 Jan 1997
Ramos warns bankers
Ramos warns bankers MANILA (Reuter): Philippine president Fidel Ramos has warned bankers against the increasing loan applications of politicians starting this year as most of which would be used just for political campaigns.
Sun, 12 Jan 1997
Umrah pilgrimage: An exciting and special experience
Umrah pilgrimage: An exciting and special experienceText and photos by Mulkan Salmona JAKARTA (JP): Spending a holiday traveling to Saudi Arabia on umrah pilgrimage and touring Middle East countries afterwards has been an exciting, special experience.
Sun, 12 Jan 1997
Streets need ridding of hoodlums
Streets need ridding of hoodlumsBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Thursday's clash between two gangs in the crowded Central Jakarta Tanah Abang market area is being seen as further evidence that a mafia-style underworld is emerging in the country.
Sun, 12 Jan 1997
Guess What? Susi Susanti, Alan Budikusuma
Guess What? Susi Susanti, Alan Budikusuma Indonesia' golden badminton couple, Susi Susanti and Alan Budikusuma, who were both awarded golden medals at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics Games, are getting married. They will exchange vows at the altar on Feb. 9 while the reception will take place on Feb.
Sun, 12 Jan 1997
A marriage of weddings and traffic jams
A marriage of weddings and traffic jams JAKARTA (JP): Jakartans, instead of attempting to avoid traffic jams and standing in queues, have adapted themselves creatively in their social lives. An elite wedding in Jakarta, for example, is not just a chance to wish a young couple a happy life together,...
Sun, 12 Jan 1997
RP grenade blast kills one
RP grenade blast kills one ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (Reuter): One person was killed and 14 were wounded when two unidentified men lobbed a hand grenade into a business in the southern island of Sulu, a military spokesman said yesterday.
Sun, 12 Jan 1997
Snacks on the market
Snacks on the marketFrom NeracaSnacks attractively packaged in aluminum foil nowadays occupy much space on supermarket shelves. The snacks -- many registered with the Health Department -- show no expiry date and are sold in the price range of Rp 100 to Rp 500.
Sun, 12 Jan 1997
Shangri-La Hotel prepares 300 kilogram Ramadhan cake
Shangri-La Hotel prepares 300 kilogram Ramadhan cakeBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): It is often said that you can't have your cake and eat it too, but for the fasting month, the Shangri-La Hotel means every word of the cliche.
Sun, 12 Jan 1997
Malaysia wins trophy in Dhaka
Malaysia wins trophy in Dhaka DHAKA (AFP): Malaysia on Friday clinched the Bangabandhu Cup Silver Jubilee of Independence soccer tournament defeating Indonesia 2-1 in the final at Dhaka Stadium.Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed attended the match between Malaysia Red and Indonesia's PSM...
Sun, 12 Jan 1997
Jasa Marga needs improving
Jasa Marga needs improvingFrom Bisnis IndonesiaDespite its nearly completed widening, the Jakarta-Bekasi toll road has not improved its service to road users significantly.The problem is that PT Jasa Marga, the agency managing toll roads which cooperates with private companies, is apparently unable...
Sun, 12 Jan 1997
Jakarta's boutiques sell second-hand designer goods
Jakarta's boutiques sell second-hand designer goodsBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): Used clothes are not only for the poor. Some wealthy people buy second-hand outfits and wear them with pride. The difference is that the clothes worn by the affluent might be more than just used clothes -- they are...
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Soerjadi admits to payment problems in badminton body
Soerjadi admits to payment problems in badminton body JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Badminton Association of Indonesia, Soerjadi, admitted yesterday that there is confusion regarding the late payment of players' contract money.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Timor Putra to assemble national cars at Indomobil
Timor Putra to assemble national cars at Indomobil JAKARTA (JP): The national car maker PT Timor Putra Nasional is planning to assemble Timor cars at Indomobil's plant from April.Timor Putra finance director Sudjaswin E.L.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Sheraton Media hotel to open in Jakarta soon
Sheraton Media hotel to open in Jakarta soon JAKARTA (JP): ITT Sheraton Indonesia, an affiliate of the Boston-based ITT Sheraton Corporation, will open its five-star Sheraton Media hotel here Wednesday. This is its 10th hotel in Indonesia.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
W. Java reports narcotics arrests
W. Java reports narcotics arrests BANDUNG, West Java: West Java police arrested 93 people suspected of being involved in narcotic and psychotropic drugs in 1996.West Java police spokesman Let. Col. Istanto J. told Antara Wednesday 35 of the suspects were Ecstasy dealers.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Pakpahan to file request for a trial review
Pakpahan to file request for a trial review JAKARTA (JP): Labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan will file a request for a trial review with the Supreme Court next week to contest the court's recent ruling that sent him back to prison.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
'No need for law on religious tolerance'
'No need for law on religious tolerance'By Y.B. Mangunwijaya YOGYAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights and respected religious leaders have correctly stated that the Tasikmalaya riots last month were not motivated by religious considerations or racist sentiments.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaSaturdayMaghrib 6.16 p.m.SundayImsak 4:14 a.m.Subuh 4.24 a.m.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Indonesian 'wushu' team eyes 6 SEA Games golds
Indonesian 'wushu' team eyes 6 SEA Games golds JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's wushu team is eying six gold medals in the forthcoming SEA Games here, according to one of the sport's officials.Supandi Kusuma, a wushu trainer said in Medan that he was optimistic of achieving the target after observing the...
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Indonesian women freed from ordeal
Indonesian women freed from ordeal KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Malaysian police freed about 20 Indonesian women who had been held captive for two months in a house in Penang after telephone repairmen found their distress note, reports said yesterday.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Government needs constructive criticism: Official
Government needs constructive criticism: Official JAKARTA (JP): A student demonstrator-turned cabinet minister called on the public yesterday to offer their ideas on how to create cleaner governance.Akbar Tanjung, a 1966 student movement leader and now state minister of public housing, said the...
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Animated Classic 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Sport 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Film: Out Of The Blue 4:30 Science Film: Earth Revealed 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 Creative Program: Karya Inovatif 6:00...
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Recipes for breaking the fast from Prof. Hembing
Recipes for breaking the fast from Prof. Hembing In the book, Puasa itu Sehat, Hembing Wijayakusuma also presents a number of recipes on healthy food.Stirfried beef and soybeans Stirfried beef and soybeans is a dish that helps lower high blood pressure, fight flu, lower cholesterol levels and...
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Food prices rises mark the first day of Ramadhan
Food prices rises mark the first day of Ramadhan JAKARTA (JP): The price of Indonesia's staple foods have increased at the city's traditional markets on the first day of Ramadhan, ahead of the coming Idul Fitri holidays on Feb. 9 and 10.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Petronas plans more overseas undertakings
Petronas plans more overseas undertakings KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's national oil company, Petroliam Nasional Bhd. (Petronas), said yesterday it would hunt for further opportunities overseas during the year ahead.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Three students tried to killing freshman
Three students tried to killing freshman JAKARTA (JP): Three university students appeared in the West Jakarta District Court Thursday charged with torturing a freshman to death during a military training course.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Supporters still root for Megawati
Supporters still root for Megawati SURABAYA (JP): Seven officials of East Java branch of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) went on trial yesterday for "defecting" to the government-backed, splinter group's congress in Medan, North Sumatra, June 1996.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Fasting has mental and physical benefits, says expert
Fasting has mental and physical benefits, says expert JAKARTA (JP): Moslems see Ramadhan as a month of blessing that provides them with the opportunity to purify themselves. They hope that, through fasting, God will reward them with forgiveness for their wrongdoings.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Four cops fired over Tasikmalaya riots
Four cops fired over Tasikmalaya riots BANDUNG (JP): Four police officers, whose alleged brutality sparked the violent rioting that killed four recently in the West Java town of Tasikmalaya, were dishonorably discharged here yesterday.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Maid appeals for Mahathir's help
Maid appeals for Mahathir's help KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Filipina maid, who alleges she was raped by a former Croatian ambassador, yesterday appealed to Malaysian Premier Mahathir Mohamad to reopen the case closed by authorities after the envoy was recalled.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Turkey defies U.S. call, renews threat on Cyprus
Turkey defies U.S. call, renews threat on Cyprus ANKARA (AFP): Foreign Minister Tansu Ciller warned yesterday that Turkey will not allow the Greek Cypriots to deploy long- range missiles despite a U.S. call to refrain from threats to attack the divided Mediterranean island.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Inter-faith forum 'no solution to social unrest'
Inter-faith forum 'no solution to social unrest' JAKARTA (JP): Observers say the suggested establishment of an inter-faith forum to detect and prevent religious tension will be futile if current social conditions persist.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Pelindo III plans self-generating cargo port
Pelindo III plans self-generating cargo port JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III has begun designing the country's first self-generating cargo port.Pelabuhan Indonesia III president Herman Priyatno said yesterday the cargo port would be built on reclaimed land adjacent to the...
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Hyatt's chefs meet in Bali
Hyatt's chefs meet in Bali JAKARTA (JP): One-hundred-and-sixty-five chefs from Hyatt International hotels worldwide have just finished their week-long meeting at Bali's Grand Hyatt Nusa Dua hotel, the hotel's public relations officer said yesterday.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
'State budget leakages reduce tax compliance'
'State budget leakages reduce tax compliance' JAKARTA (JP): Continuous leakages in government spending and poor public services make people reluctant to pay tax, the Center for Fiscal and Monetary Studies says.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Compensation for survivor
Compensation for survivor BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Syahril bin Jamili, a 22-year-old survivor of the Gurita ferry accident in Jan. 1996, said he has yet to receive compensation money from state-owned insurance company PT Jasaraharja.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Millennium Sirih: Jl. Fachrudin 3, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta: - Jumpa Pub: Exotic, Sunday, 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Soul Rythm Tuesday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Exotic, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Yeah Yeah Boys, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Exotic, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997
45 percent of vehicles fail emission tests
45 percent of vehicles fail emission tests JAKARTA (JP): Tentative results of vehicle emission tests at 13 city sites show 45 percent of the 4,032 vehicles tested failed the tests, an official said yesterday.