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RP modernization to spur industry

RP modernization to spur industry MANILA (AFP): The modernization of the Philippine military will help spur the build up of local industries through countertrade, co-production and other arrangements, President Fidel Ramos said yesterday.

Shrimps die of pollution

Shrimps die of pollution JEPARA, Central Java: Shrimp farmers along Central Java's northern coasts are likely to suffer losses of about Rp 12.4 billion (US$5.2 million) because their shrimps are dying from viruses and pollution.

Kalla to build power plants

Kalla to build power plants JAKARTA (JP): PT Kalla Electrical System (KES) and Canadian Hydro plan to jointly develop 20 small hydro-power plants in South Sulawesi next year.KES president Harry Poernomo said yesterday an agreement with the Canadian firm to develop the hydro-power plants would be...

Cooperatives told to get into business

Cooperatives told to get into business JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Cooperatives Council Sri-Edi Swasono said yesterday the country's cooperatives must become more self reliant to serve their members effectively.

ASEAN police meeting to discuss cooperation

ASEAN police meeting to discuss cooperation JAKARTA (JP): The sixth Joint ASEAN Senior Police Officers Course, will be opened here today by National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo.Deputy secretary of the Indonesian central bureau of Interpol, Col.

Six to be charged after Timor fracas

Six to be charged after Timor fracas KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Six members of a pro-Malaysian government youth group which disrupted a meeting on East Timor a week ago will be charged in court, the national Bernama news agency reported.

New hotel project in Myanmar

New hotel project in Myanmar YANGON (DPA): A Japanese company has pledged to invest US$25 million to renovate a Mandalay hotel, winning Myanmarese government praise for agreeing to the deal at a time when the Rangoon regime has come under fire internationally, reports said Saturday.

RI-Malaysia joint venture invests in Medan

RI-Malaysia joint venture invests in Medan JAKARTA (JP): Malaysia's Tiara Etika Development Sdn. Bhd. has signed a memorandum of understanding with PT Kawasan Industri Medan, a company owned by the North Sumatra administration, for a joint venture to build five projects.

Legislator urges equal wealth distribution

Legislator urges equal wealth distribution JAKARTA (JP): Legislator, A.M. Saefudin, is urging the government to pursue concerted efforts to enhance an equitable distribution of wealth and resources, by empowering small businesses, dismantling unfair practices and pursuing decentralization.

Unicef chief visits Bandung

Unicef chief visits Bandung BANDUNG: Unicef executive director Carol Bellamy said Saturday an environmental program that the world body sponsors in West Java could be an exemplary model to Asian, African and South American countries.

Roeslan blames RI tycoons over 'money politics'

Roeslan blames RI tycoons over 'money politics' JAKARTA (JP): A respected former minister blamed Indonesian business tycoons for the pervasive "money politics" here, lamenting how their loyalty is aimed only toward their own interests.

Arriving home, Zarina faces three charges

Arriving home, Zarina faces three charges JAKARTA (JP): Zarina returned from the United States yesterday to face two other minor charges besides the one on trafficking in Ecstasy: forging immigration documents, and attempting to smuggle sharp weapons, police said.

Women's soccer team to recruit ABRI members

Women's soccer team to recruit ABRI members JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is to recruit players from the Armed Forces for the 19th SEA Games women's national soccer team here next year.National coach Muhardi said yesterday the women's soccer tournament, bearing the name of the Armed Forces Commander, is...

Opportunities abound in agribusiness sector

Opportunities abound in agribusiness sector JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's food and agribusiness still offers significant opportunities for both local and foreign companies, according to a study by Netherlands-based Rabobank.

Abdullah Syaifuddin named Tanjung Priok port chief

Abdullah Syaifuddin named Tanjung Priok port chief JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta seaport, Tanjung Priok, has a new chief, Abdullah Syaifuddin, replacing Harmani who was promoted to become a director of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II, the state-owned seaport management company.

Mura's 10m ton gold deposit

Mura's 10m ton gold deposit JAKARTA (JP): Gold mines in the Musi Rawas (Mura) regency of South Sumatra province have estimated gold deposits of around 10 million tons, according to the local regent, Radjab Semendawai.

Clinton admits talking policy with Riady

Clinton admits talking policy with Riady WASHINGTON (Reuter): President Bill Clinton said he twice discussed policy about Indonesia and China with James Riady, the Indonesian financier at the center of inquiries into foreign funding of the Democrats election campaign, the New York Times said on...

Government urged to look into E. Timor problems

Government urged to look into E. Timor problems JAKARTA (JP): The raging controversy over Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo's critical remarks on the military prompted observers Saturday to call on the government and the public alike to look into the root of the problems facing the territory.

New mobile survey equipment launched

New mobile survey equipment launched JAKARTA (JP): PT Remedial Piranti Jaya trading company and the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) have launched a new mobile survey equipment unit that can produce surveying results faster and cheaper on location.

Kendari transmigrants to join cashew nut estate project

Kendari transmigrants to join cashew nut estate project JAKARTA (JP): PT Agromete Pranatani will soon develop cashew nut plantations in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, under a small- holder nucleus estate scheme, involving 350 transmigrant families a company executive said.Agromete Director, M.

Go to Jerusalem on pilgrimage, Soeharto says

Go to Jerusalem on pilgrimage, Soeharto says JAKARTA (JP): The government is encouraging Indonesian Moslems and Christians to go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem through Jordan, President Soeharto said yesterday."We will encourage Moslems to visit the Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem via Amman.

Consortium denies report on Jonggol relocation plan

Consortium denies report on Jonggol relocation plan JAKARTA (JP): A consortium has denied media reports they plan to move Jakarta's central administration to the subdistrict of Jonggol, Bogor, West Java.

Largest Islamic housing to be built in Tangerang

Largest Islamic housing to be built in Tangerang JAKARTA (JP): PT Mustika Hadiasari opened over the weekend what it claims to be the largest housing estate in Indonesia, with Islamic characteristics in interior designs, surroundings and public facilities.

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, Firday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Platinum Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.

Proton to invest in British firm

Proton to invest in British firm KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's Proton Bhd Saturday said it was investing seven million pounds (US$11 million) to build an engineering facility at British sports car maker, Lotus Group International's auto plant in Norfolk.

Air Asia begins chartered flight

Air Asia begins chartered flight KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's second national airline, Air Asia, launched Saturday its inaugural chartered flight to Pattaya, Thailand, with plans for flights to Europe and the United States in three-to-five years.

C. Kalimantan to convert forests into plantations

C. Kalimantan to convert forests into plantations JAKARTA (JP): Central Kalimantan's Provincial Government has revealed a new master plan, stipulating 1.7 million hectares of land, originally designated as protected forest, would be used for agricultural plantations.

PAS seeks way out of crisis

PAS seeks way out of crisis KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's fundamentalist Parti Islam (PAS) has offered to form a coalition government in Kelantan state with Premier Mahathir Mohamad's ruling party as the Islamic party comes under pressure there to quit.

Govt calls for revival of extended-family values

Govt calls for revival of extended-family values JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Population Haryono Suyono has called on everybody to revive the positive values of the traditional extended family structure.

Calvin Klein opens franchise

Calvin Klein opens franchise JAKARTA (JP): American designer Calvin Klein opened Saturday the first freestanding fashion store here at the Plaza Indonesia's terrace on Jl. M.H. Thamrin.The Jakarta store's president director, Dian M.

Democrats lose lead to NAP in Thai elections

Democrats lose lead to NAP in Thai elections BANGKOK (Agencies): The New Aspiration Party (NAP) of Defense Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh edged past the Democrat Party which had earlier led in unofficial television and radio projections of the Thai elections yesterday.

Pefindo assigns 'A' rating to PLN

Pefindo assigns 'A' rating to PLN JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Pefindo credit-rating agency has reaffirmed its "A" long-term rating for both Bond IV, and Bond V, amounting to Rp 680 billion (US$290.6 million), and Rp 1 trillion, respectively.The bonds are issued by the State Electricity Company (PLN).

Police seize contraband

Police seize contraband SURABAYA: The police have confiscated one gun, 62 knives, 100,000 stimulant tablets, 5,000 bottles of liquor and 3,329 Ecstasy pills in last week's operation.The city police started a month-long operation on Nov. 15, aiming at curbing street violence and crime.

New Japanese school opened in Tangerang

New Japanese school opened in Tangerang TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro opened the Jakarta Japanese School yesterday in Pondok Aren.Japanese expatriates do not need to worry about their children's education anymore when they are assigned to...

PWI urges police to use its findings in murder case

PWI urges police to use its findings in murder case SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) called on police investigators Saturday to use as input findings of its investigation into the Aug. 16 death of a Yogyakarta journalist.

13 fishermen missing at sea

13 fishermen missing at sea MANADO, North Sumatra: At least 13 fishermen from Petta Island have been missing since Tuesday when their boats sank in stormy seas in separate accidents, a press report said.Chief of Sangihe Talaud police detective First Lt. F.

Four climbers win 5th Asian C'ships

Four climbers win 5th Asian C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Four climbers were deemed to share top position in the fifth Asian Championships as heavy drizzle marred the event at the Pasar Festival, Kuningan, South Jakarta, yesterday.

Four HIV-positive people detected

Four HIV-positive people detected UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Health authorities have found four people infected with HIV, the first locals to contract the virus that causes the deadly AIDS.Asri Amin, chief of the local office of communicable diseases, said here Saturday that the four were...

Novotna, Graf advance to final showdown

Novotna, Graf advance to final showdown PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (Reuter): Jana Novotna will attempt to win her first tournament in four years Sunday when she takes on top-seed Steffi Graf in the finals of the Advanta Championships tennis tournament.

Anti-dumping action

Anti-dumping action The manner in which Indonesian footwear companies are coping with the anti-dumping action initiated by the European Union (EU) shows the ignorance of many businessmen regarding the Geneva- based World Trade Organization's rules.

The education system in Indonesia

The education system in IndonesiaFrom MerdekaThe education system, implemented by the government to enhance the nation's intelligence, is in the 1945 Constitution.For that purpose, Ki Hajar Dewantoro was appointed Indonesia's first minister of education and culture, who had the task of preparing a...

Saleh to stand trial under tight security

Saleh to stand trial under tight security JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of East Java's mobile police officers will safeguard today's court session of the trial of Saleh, a local Moslem at the center of the recent religious tension which erupted into attacks on Situbondo churches.

Good kindergarten still needed

Good kindergarten still needed JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta residences are badly in need of more qualified kindergartens, a leader of a kindergarten organization has said.Siti Fatimah AM, chairwoman of the Body for the Development of Islamic Kindergartens, said here Friday that the rising demand is quite...

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku: Ambon 2:35 TV Series: Buck Rogers 3:05 Children Program: Anak Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 4:05 Science Film: Legend of Lockness 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel: 5:30 Karya Tepat Guna 6:00 News:...

RP says leftists may provoke clashes at APEC

RP says leftists may provoke clashes at APEC MANILA (Agencies): Leftist groups may be planning to clash with police when the Philippines holds next week's Asia-Pacific summit, organizers said yesterday.

Passport check

Passport check On Nov. 1 around midnight on Jl. Pintu Besar Utara, three British subjects were riding in a taxi heading for Cafe B in the area. The vehicle was stopped in front of Bank Exim by a police officer wearing a military police badge.

Zarina home for questioning

Zarina home for questioning JAKARTA (JP): TV actress Zarina returned to Jakarta from the United States yesterday to face police investigation, which she managed to duck four months ago.The 24-year-old Zarina, who is wanted in connection with 29,677 Ecstasy pills found in her West Jakarta home,...

City water firm urged to abandon privatization plans

City water firm urged to abandon privatization plans JAKARTA (JP): A consumer rights advocate said the city-owned Water Company (PDAM) should stop its privatization plans, fearing unaffordable water fees.

Demand for cultural tourism is increasing

Demand for cultural tourism is increasingBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Cultural and heritage-related tourism is a major pillar of the world tourism industry and will continue to be in great demand in the 21st century.

Malaysia offers new attractions to tourists

Malaysia offers new attractions to touristsBy Lukman Natanagara Malaysia Promotion Tourism Board (MPTB) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) recently invited 12 Indonesian journalists to visit several tourist destinations in Malaysia. Joining the tour was The Jakarta Post reporter.