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Cooking oil factory razed

Cooking oil factory razed JAKARTA (JP): A fire razed the Bimoli cooking oil factory on Jl. Jembatan Tiga, Penjaringan, North Jakarta, yesterday injuring one person.The fire started at 9:30 a.m. and was believed to have started in the factory's finishing unit.

Alcatel win RI contract

Alcatel win RI contract JAKARTA (JP): French telecommunications giant Alcatel in association with Space System/Loral of the United States has won a contract to assemble the Multi-Media Asia (M2A) satellite for PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara of Indonesia.

Semen Fatoele'oe finally gets license for cement plant

Semen Fatoele'oe finally gets license for cement plant KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): PT Semen Fatoele'oe Permai, after waiting eight years, has finally secured a license to exploit a 600-hectare plot here for its planned cement plant which is expected to produce up to one million tons a year.

Administration to close two nightclubs

Administration to close two nightclubs JAKARTA (JP): The City Public Order Office is to permanently revoke permits of two of the 13 nightspots caught violating rules on New Year's Eve, an official said yesterday.

Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and Entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Poolside - Pasar Senggol, daily, 6.30 p.m. Kecak Dance, Friday and Tuesday, Legong Dance, Saturday and Wednesday, 7 p.m. Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday, 7 p.m.

Five foreigners arrested

Five foreigners arrested JAKARTA (JP): Three Chinese women, and a Spanish and South Korean man have been arrested for being "illegal" entertainers at nightspots during New Year's Eve festivities.Mursanudin A.

Bali's poor get US$1.26m in aid

Bali's poor get US$1.26m in aid DENPASAR, Bali: A poverty-alleviation aid package of Rp 3 billion (US$1.26 million) was approved for the northern shore of Bali, the Buleleng regent said yesterday.Ketut Wirata Sindhu told Antara the funds would be awarded to recipients of the Presidential...

Malaysia to deport illegal workers

Malaysia to deport illegal workers KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia will begin deporting 700,000 illegal workers today, with about 2,000 Indonesians scheduled to be repatriated on an Indonesian naval ship, the national Bernama news agency reported yesterday.

Sudjana wants gold miners to announce deal soon

Sudjana wants gold miners to announce deal soon JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana said yesterday that he wanted the Canadian gold firms, Bre-X Minerals and Barrick Gold Corp., to publicly announce their deal on the huge Busang gold mine in East Kalimantan soon.

Malaysian caught with Ecstasy pills

Malaysian caught with Ecstasy pills MEDAN, North Sumatra: A Malaysian man has been caught trying to smuggle into Indonesia 5,000 Ecstasy pills hidden in a video camera, Antara said on Wednesday.Colonel Wenny Warou, head of North Sumatra's police detectives, was quoted as saying the man was caught...

Beware pornography: Scholar

Beware pornography: Scholar SURABAYA, East Java: A Moslem scholar called on parents yesterday to protect their children more carefully than ever from the current proliferation of pornographic products here in Indonesia's second-largest city.

One drowned, one missing at beach

One drowned, one missing at beach BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Three people were carried away by the current when they swam at Panjang Bengkulu tourist beach here Wednesday morning.One was found dead, another is still missing, while the last was rescued, Antara reported yesterday.

Soeharto wants closer Indonesia-Thailand ties

Soeharto wants closer Indonesia-Thailand ties JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto told visiting Thai Prime Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh yesterday that both countries must foster even closer cooperation, bilaterally and in the context of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Four trucks plunge into river

Four trucks plunge into river JAKARTA (JP): Four box trucks plunged into the Opak river in West Jakarta Wednesday after a riverbank collapsed. No fatalities were reported.A police officer of the West Jakarta Police precinct said the landslide was caused by dredging work in the river.

Dutch jazz singer to perform here

Dutch jazz singer to perform here JAKARTA (JP): Dutch jazz singer Marsha Bijlsma and her band will perform at the Erasmus Huis Dutch Cultural Center on Jan. 6.Band members include pianist Robert Jan Vermeulen, drummer Dries Bijlsma and bassist Stefan Lievestro.The center is on Jl.

Jakarta high court upholds Bintang's jail sentence

Jakarta high court upholds Bintang's jail sentence JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta High Court last week upheld the verdict passed by a lower court against controversial politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas for defaming President Soeharto during a seminar in Berlin in 1995.

Poisonous gas crater appears on plateau

Poisonous gas crater appears on plateau BANJARNAGARA, Central Java: A crater spewing poisonous gas has opened up in the Dieng Plateau where poison gas killed 49 people in 1979, Antara reported yesterday.

Pluralism makes Indonesia prone to violence

Pluralism makes Indonesia prone to violence JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's racial and religious pluralism makes it prone to violent conflicts similar to the ones that erupted in Tasikmalaya, West Java, last week and Situbondo, East Java, in October, sociologist Hotman Siahaan said yesterday.

Sodomy-case inmate mobbed to death

Sodomy-case inmate mobbed to death JAKARTA (JP): A sodomy prisoner, who was attacked by three other prisoners at the Cipinang prison, East Jakarta, on Jan. 1, died yesterday.East Jakarta Police Chief. Lt. Col.

Hit and run

Hit and run I am writing this letter because I am outraged by the behavior of the driver of a Toyota Corona with plate number CD109-02 in Kuningan on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at about 8 p.m.After she hit my car, I pulled over to the side. Instead of acknowledging the damage, she chose to take off.

Bima floods claim four lives

Bima floods claim four lives MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A flood in the three subdistricts of the Rasanae district in the Bima regency claimed four lives Tuesday evening, the district chief Achmad Mutalib said yesterday.Achmad said the four victims were Yopi Mantika, 21, Iwan Taruna, 19, Burhan A.

Injured shuttler to lead RI team in Taipei Open

Injured shuttler to lead RI team in Taipei Open JAKARTA (JP): Former Indonesian number one shuttler Haryanto Arbi is to lead the country's squad at the Chinese Taipei Open next week despite carrying a right thigh injury.

State-firms to raise fertilizer production

State-firms to raise fertilizer production JAKARTA (JP): Two state-owned fertilizer firms, PT Pupuk Sriwijaya (Pusri) and PT Pupuk Kujang, plan to raise their stocks and production to meet the expected higher domestic consumption of fertilizer this year.

Legislator urges government to heed criticism

Legislator urges government to heed criticism JAKARTA (JP): The government should respond quickly to criticism on corruption and other misconduct of its officials, Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly H.A. Amiruddin said yesterday.

Giants at mercy of minnows in FA Cup third round

Giants at mercy of minnows in FA Cup third roundBy Vic Mills JAKARTA (JP): After a frenetic program of matches over the Christmas period, the Premier League gives way to the magic of the FA Cup this weekend as the big clubs join the minnows in the third round of the competition.

A year of encumbrances

A year of encumbrances A review of 1996 will show it to be a trying period in the history of our nation. In addition to facing a critical political moment, we were besieged by a host of urgent problems, ranging from economic disparities and social tensions colored by ethnic, religious, and racial...

Wife of IPTN employee complains

Wife of IPTN employee complainsFrom KompasI am the wife of an IPTN (national aircraft company) employee in Bandung. Initially I was glad to hear that salaries at his company would be increased, effective last October.

W. Jakarta land owner wants apartment project halted

W. Jakarta land owner wants apartment project halted JAKARTA (JP): A man who claims to own land in West Jakarta demanded a halt to an apartment project, saying the plot in the Kalideres district belonged to him.

Many violations of right to privacy reported last year

Many violations of right to privacy reported last year JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Legal Aid Association announced yesterday that last year was marred by violations of people's privacy because almost 700 people were netted for unclear reasons.

Asian economic miracle could continue: Study

Asian economic miracle could continue: Study GENEVA (Reuter): Asia's "economic miracle" of the past 30 years, the future of which has been questioned as growth in key countries has slowed, could continue for many decades, according to an authoritative Swiss report.

Stranded fishermen return home

Stranded fishermen return home PALU, Central Sulawesi: Eight fishermen from Buton district, Southeast Sulawesi, who were stranded in the Philippines had returned home with the help of the local social office, an official said.

Cooperatives borrow US$420m

Cooperatives borrow US$420m JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Bank Bumi Daya and privately-owned Bank Danamon pledged yesterday to loan a total of Rp 1 trillion (US$420 million) to the Federation of Village Cooperatives.

Major car producers split on booming Asian market

Major car producers split on booming Asian market MANILA (UPI): Asia's vehicle markets are moving steadily into higher gear as incomes rise, but there's a sharp divide among main producers about how best to capitalize on the demand.General Motors Corp.

'Prosecutors can defend police'

'Prosecutors can defend police' YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Yogyakarta Prosecutors Office can represent the National Police who are facing a lawsuit from Marsiyem, widow of slain journalist Muhammad Fuad Syafruddin, an official said.

Indorama best managed

Indorama best managed JAKARTA (JP): PT Indorama Synthetics, the publicly-listed synthetic fiber producer, has been voted as the best company in Indonesia for investor relations and treatment of minority shareholders, according to the latest annual poll by the Hong Kong-based Asiamoney magazine.

'Race row not harming ties'

'Race row not harming ties' MELBOURNE (Reuter): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has reassured Australia that ties between the two nations remain intact despite isolated incidents of racial abuse against young Malaysians studying here.

China's insurance mart

China's insurance mart SHANGHAI (AFP): China is to open its insurance market wider to foreign insurers while venturing overseas to compete in the international insurance market, Xinhua news agency reported yesterday.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 2, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 1,400 100 9,592,500 Alumindo Perkasa 750 -50 500...

Paying foreigners affects balance of payment: Expert

Paying foreigners affects balance of payment: Expert JAKARTA (JP): The $2.4 billion in total salaries paid to foreigners working in Indonesia each year is contributing to the country's soaring balance of payment deficit, an economic observer said.

Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Elmi Hotel: Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 42-44: - Qemi Club: Karaoke/Disco, Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Master Band, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Atlantic Band, Tuesday and Saturday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Thousands pack new license office in West Jakarta

Thousands pack new license office in West Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of people thronged to the newly-opened drivers license office on Jl. Daan Mogot, West Jakarta, yesterday, to get their license renewed or processed.

Will the farmers till their land in Jonggol in future?

Will the farmers till their land in Jonggol in future?By Joko Sarwono BOGOR, West Java (JP): The echoes of the major development plan in the Jonggol subdistrict to local residents' ears is so strong that they are willing to sell their properties.

A businessman involved in assault

A businessman involved in assault JAKARTA (JP): The supermarket owner and his men have allegedly assaulted an 18-year-old man who was involved in a heated quarrel with the owner's stepson.The businessman, identified as RG, and his men assaulted AF on Jl.

'Political will needed to boost judiciary'

'Political will needed to boost judiciary'By Sugianto Tandra JAKARTA (JP): Legal experts welcome Chief Justice Sarwata's promise to restore the image of the Supreme Court but say that his expression of goodwill will not succeed without political support, particularly from the government.

Unemployment problem haunts city: Surjadi

Unemployment problem haunts city: Surjadi JAKARTA (JP): Unemployment and the economic gap are two problems which need special attention, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja warned in his end of year address.Jakarta has 400,000 unemployed or 11.

Astra completes Inalum contract

Astra completes Inalum contract JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Astra Graphia has completed the first phase of a Rp 1.6 billion (about US$678,000) system integration project for the Indonesian-Japanese smelting company, PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminum (Inalum), in North Sumatra.

Bakauheni-Merak route to get new ferry service

Bakauheni-Merak route to get new ferry service JAKARTA (JP): Director General for Land Transportation Santo Budiono has indicated that he would directly appoint a company to operate a ferry between Merak, West Java, and Bakauheuni on the southern tip of Sumatra.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Morgan's 1072 Classic Disco, Asian Force Band, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Saturday: 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Acid Speed Band, Friday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Platinum Band, Wednesdy, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Ramos sets his goals before stepping down from office

Ramos sets his goals before stepping down from office MANILA (Reuter): Philippine President Fidel Ramos said yesterday winning the war against crime and sealing a peace pact with communist rebels were among his top priorities before he bows out of office in 18 months time.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Animated Classic 3:05 Teenagers' Program: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:55 Filler 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:30 Family's Program: Harmoni Kehidupan 6:00 News: Lintasan...