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Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Arya Duta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48,Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 1.p.m.; Los Morenos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m to 11 p.m. - The Tavern Pub: Yeah Yeah Boys, Sunday and Thursday,9.

Halim's airport control tower destroyed by fire

Halim's airport control tower destroyed by fire JAKARTA (JP): A fire damaged a control tower and a base operation building at the Air Force's Halim Perdanakusuma airport in East Jakarta yesterday.The blaze also destroyed the arrival room for high-ranking Air Force officers.

Jakarta welcomes rural development program

Jakarta welcomes rural development program JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja says that the program to modernize rural areas will help deal with the problem of migration to the capital city.The governor said yesterday that the program called Angga Suka Desa, which deals with the development...

Images of power: Batuan masters rediscovered

Images of power: Batuan masters rediscoveredBy Jean Couteau UBUD, Bali (JP): While obviously very different from pre- colonial paintings, many modern Balinese have come to see the styles of painting born in Ubud and Batuan during the 1930s as "traditional".

Three corpses found in Bandung

Three corpses found in Bandung BANDUNG, West Java: The bodies of three people who died of unnatural causes, drowning and electrocution, were found in the Margacinta subdistrict this week.Antara reported that the body of Bayu Rasta, a 17-year-old student, was found floating on the Cibogo River on...

Indonesia could be top rubber producer after 2000

Indonesia could be top rubber producer after 2000 KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Indonesia is expected to overtake Thailand as the world's number one rubber producer after the year 2000 while Malaysia is likely to keep its third position, a senior INRO official said yesterday.

'Prima Raga' time schedule

'Prima Raga' time scheduleFrom KompasI am a fan/active participant of Prima Raga (gymnastics) program aired on ANteve at 6:30 a.m. But the time slot of the program has changed to 8:00 a.m. as of Oct. 16.I live in a housing complex in Bekasi and the my front yard is too small for exercising.

PSM gets Rp 150b loan

PSM gets Rp 150b loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Putra Surya Multifinance will expand its consumer financing program with Rp 150 billion (US$66.66 million) in syndicated loans from eight local banks.The five-year loan for PT Putra Surya Multifinance (PSM), a subsidiary of property developer PT Putra Surya...

Telenovelas and the Indonesian

Telenovelas and the IndonesianFrom Media IndonesiaIn observing the Youth Pledge we have to ask ourselves: How much do we love the Indonesian language? The Indonesian language as used in society is disheartening.

APEC officials head for free trade accord

APEC officials head for free trade accord OSAKA, Japan (AFP): Senior officials of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum yesterday tied up loose ends for a last-minute accord on free trade as differences between Beijing and Washington threatened to spill over into ministerial talks.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Arya Duta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48,Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 1.p.m.; Los Morenos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m to 11 p.m. - The Tavern Pub: Yeah Yeah Boys, Sunday and Thursday,9.

Parking fraud

Parking fraudFrom KompasSince Citraland Mall adopted a parking scheme which charges its customers on an hourly basis, parking fraud frequently occurs. Parking attendants are taking advantage of neglectful customers. They charge a higher fee than they should.

One killed as floods hit the country

One killed as floods hit the country JAKARTA (JP): A two-month old baby was killed and thousands of houses were submerged as torrential rains hit a number of areas in the country over the past few days.

Cooperation in flood prevention vital: Governor

Cooperation in flood prevention vital: Governor JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja says it is impossible to rely on the city administration to overcome the flood problem."The municipality does not have adequate funds to make Jakarta free from flooding," the governor told reporters yesterday.

Seminar on housing

Seminar on housing JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Protection Foundation and the Warta Ekonomi weekly magazine will hold a seminar on housing at the Jakarta Design Center on Jl. Gatot Subroto on Nov. 30.Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja is scheduled to be the keynote speaker.

'SPSI has done little for workers': Imam

'SPSI has done little for workers': Imam JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI), long criticized for allegedly doing little in defending workers' rights, will start today its fifth congress.President Soeharto will open the gathering at the State Palace this morning, while Vice President...

Angry workers beat Australian to death

Angry workers beat Australian to death JAKARTA (JP): Aquiles Galardo, an Australian citizen employed by a local company owned by business tycoon Aburizal Bakrie, was beaten to death by irate workers on Monday.

Nova Corp eyes Sumatra natural gas pipeline

Nova Corp eyes Sumatra natural gas pipeline JAKARTA (JP): Nova Corporation of Canada, whose activities include the provision of natural gas and petrochemicals services, will bid for a contract to construct a 540-kilometer natural gas transmission pipeline in Sumatra, the company's chief executive...

Siemens fiber optic cable

Siemens fiber optic cable MUNICH (DPA): The German electrotechnology concern Siemens said yesterday it is setting up a joint venture in Indonesia to produce fiber optic cables outside of Jakarta.Siemens said it holds a 51 percent stake in the venture set up with PT Trafindo Perkasa.

Principal sells school books

Principal sells school books AMBON, Maluku: A school principal has reportedly sold books and school supplies provided by the government for the Togutil tribe in the Wongongira village, Tobelo subdistrict.

Chinese fencers polish Indonesian athletes

Chinese fencers polish Indonesian athletes JAKARTA (JP): Ten fencers from China will spar with their Indonesian counterparts being groomed for the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand."They rank among the top eight in China.

Hayono says he won't lead Kosgoro

Hayono says he won't lead Kosgoro JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman announced yesterday that he does not want to be nominated for the chairmanship of Kosgoro.He made the statement after meeting with President Soeharto, citing his full activities as a cabinet...

Trade deficit

Trade deficitFrom NeracaI felt greatly dismayed by the results of the special report from the limited cabinet meeting of the economical, financial and industrial sector.The report said that the trade deficit is increasingly swelling. Exports do not balance imports.

Plagiarism needs more attention

Plagiarism needs more attentionBy Ignas Keleden This is the first of two articles exploring academic life in Indonesia taking a clue from the recent case of alleged plagiarism by a student of a respected university.

New law gives legal basis for mutual fund industry

New law gives legal basis for mutual fund industry JAKARTA (JP): The new capital market law provides a strong legal foundation for the development of a mutual fund industry in Indonesia, says Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad.

Jakarta hosts Champions Cup league quarterfinals

Jakarta hosts Champions Cup league quarterfinals JAKARTA (JP): The Asia Football Confederation yesterday turned down Bandung's Persib bid to host the Champions Cup league quarterfinals at the end of this month and picked Jakarta instead.

RI determined to retain supremacy in SEA Games

RI determined to retain supremacy in SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council discounted yesterday a changing schedule of the 18th Southeast Asian Games closing ceremony as a threat to Indonesia's title defense attempt.

Nine more questioned over Timika killings

Nine more questioned over Timika killings JAKARTA (JP): Military investigators are questioning nine more soldiers over the possibility that they played a role in the recent murder of villagers in Timika, Irian Jaya.Brig. Gen.

Telkom shares floated

Telkom shares floated JAKARTA (JP): State-owned domestic telecommunications company PT Telkom made its local and overseas initial share listing debut last night, receiving moderate investor support.At the opening of a special trading session at the Jakarta Stock Exchange at 9:30 p.m.

Killer of bus driver face 10 years in jail

Killer of bus driver face 10 years in jail JAKARTA (JP): Public prosecutor urged yesterday that the East Jakarta District Court sentence two unemployed men to 10 years imprisonment for killing a city bus driver.

Jakarta calls for OPEC to retain oil production ceiling

Jakarta calls for OPEC to retain oil production ceiling JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will propose that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) retain its current oil production ceiling amid concern about rising output among non- member countries.

Red Cross donations

Red Cross donationsFrom NeracaI was annoyed by the way some youths at Pulogadung bus terminal forced people entering the terminal to donate to the Red Cross. It is not the amount of money that matters but their unethical attitude that causes concern.

No table

No tableNotice: The evening listing of PT Telkom shares drove the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) to close yesterday's trading sessions at 11:30 p.m.. This page, which has an earlier deadline for printing, therefore, does not carry the table of stock prices. -- Editor

Regulation on sale of drugs needed

Regulation on sale of drugs needed JAKARTA (JP): A regulation is needed in order to curb the illegal distribution of drugs in the capital city, a member of the city council said."The illegal distribution of drugs in Jakarta needs to be strictly controlled and for this we need a regulation," member...

Tour invitation

Tour invitationFrom Bisnis IndonesiaEarlier this month, my wife and I went to the Royal Bali Vacation Club office on the seventh floor of the Wisma Bank Dharmala, on Jl. Sudirman, in answer to an invitation by telephone from Ms Iin to follow a tour program.

Two indicted over unauthorized book

Two indicted over unauthorized book JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court heard yesterday that two men charged with running an unauthorized campaign to launch a book about Vice President Try Sutrisno did not know that Try had not been informed about the book.

Foreign firms interested in cordless phone business

Foreign firms interested in cordless phone business JAKARTA (JP): Six foreign telecommunications operators have expressed an interest in participating in the ownership of PT Telepoint Nusantara, a private firm which operates cordless telephones.

Reporters to get own houses

Reporters to get own houses BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Governor Adjis Achmad promised yesterday to build houses for members of the local branch of the Indonesian Journalists Association.The gesture was meant to improve ties between the press and administrators, Antara reported.

Developing countries need environment funding: Try

Developing countries need environment funding: Try JAKARTA (JP): Without more global funding, developing countries will not be able to live up to the Convention on Biodiversity, Vice President Try Sutrisno said here yesterday.

Maksum gets his first elo rating

Maksum gets his first elo rating JAKARTA (JP): Maksum Firdaus is assured of his first elo rating of 2,345 after beating FIDE Master Syarif Mahmud in the eighth session of the Enerpac elo rating chess tournament on Monday evening. FIDE is the world chess governing body.

Design mistakes cost billions

Design mistakes cost billions NABIRE, Irian Jaya: The government suffered a loss of at least Rp 1.4 billion (approximately US$620,000) because of design mistakes in a bridge construction project in Paniai regency.Antara quoted the head of the local office of the Ministry of Public Works, E.

Government urged to ease control on local media

Government urged to ease control on local media JAKARTA (JP): The government must loosen its grip on the press to avoid an exodus of readers to the foreign press, observers said yesterday.Experts and academics at a seminar in Yogyakarta warned that continued government intervention in the local...

Jiang wades into row over Japan's war past

Jiang wades into row over Japan's war past SEOUL (Reuter): Chinese President Jiang Zemin yesterday charged into the middle of a row between his host South Korea and Japan by warning of a threat from Japanese militarists.

Telkom to install 35,000 new phone lines this year

Telkom to install 35,000 new phone lines this year JAKARTA (JP): State-owned domestic telecommunications firm PT Telkom will install 35,000 new telephone lines for residents of Jakarta and Tangerang by the end of the year.Jimmy R.

Canadian premier to lead large mission

Canadian premier to lead large mission JAKARTA (JP): Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien will lead hundreds of business executives in a mission called Team Canada during his Indonesian visit early next year, Canadian Minister for International Trade Roy MacLaren said here yesterday.

Students held for rock throwing

Students held for rock throwing JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta police detained 19 local high schools students on Monday for throwing stones at passing vehicles on Jl. Enggano.Some of the students were released several hours later after their parents and teachers agreed to deal with them properly, the...

Hoteliers complain of hefty tax

Hoteliers complain of hefty tax JAKARTA (JP): Hoteliers in the capital city are complaining about excessive tax payments which can hamper the growth of their businesses."Hotels in Jakarta, which run several side businesses in addition to their room supply, have to pay development tax, entertainment...

Organda makes another attempt

Organda makes another attempt JAKARTA (JP): Organda, the organization of land transportation owners, repeated its demand for increased bus fares yesterday, saying its members could go out of business if the current fares are maintained.

East Timorese seek asylum at Japan embassy

East Timorese seek asylum at Japan embassy JAKARTA (JP): A group of East Timorese youths yesterday climbed the fence into the Japanese Embassy compound, seeking political asylum. The government promptly responded that they are free to go.

Oil companies ask govt for more incentives

Oil companies ask govt for more incentives JAKARTA (JP): American and Indonesian business executives have again called on the government to improve incentives for investment in oil and natural gas exploration and development.