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Sun, 17 Nov 1996
A scholar's love affair with Indonesia
A scholar's love affair with Indonesia YOGYAKARTA (JP): For many Indonesian scholars, he is a living legend. For the international academic circle, he is their reference on Indonesia.Clifford Geertz, a 70-year old American anthropologist, has been associated with Indonesia for almost four decades.
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Proposal on religion
Proposal on religionFrom KompasPresident Soeharto's recent statement on the need to hold periodic meetings with elders of the various religions in Indonesia, is a laudable proposal. Especially since the people of Indonesia highly respect religious norms, as reflected in the first principle of...
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Japanese rider clinches Gudang Garam race title
Japanese rider clinches Gudang Garam race title DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Japanese rider Dan Takuma, a bronze medalist at the Atlanta Olympics, had too much firepower for his Indonesian adversaries yesterday, winning the Gudang Garam Mountainbike cycling race with consummate ease.
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Singapore to have MRT link to airport
Singapore to have MRT link to airport SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore will introduce a mass rapid transit (MRT) line to Changi Airport to cope with the increasing number of passengers using the world-class airport, a report said yesterday.
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
The secrets and specialty of the 'lontar' manuscripts
The secrets and specialty of the 'lontar' manuscriptsBy Rosa Widyawan JAKARTA (JP): For some ethnic groups, lontar was more than palmyra leaf. It also meant paper and manuscripts.Its function was to record knowledge relating to local beliefs, reflecting the values of peace and happiness.
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Discontentment grows at tourist projects in Bali
Discontentment grows at tourist projects in Bali JAKARTA (JP): On a rainy morning in February l994, thousands of people strolled the major streets of Denpasar, the capital of Bali, Indonesia's most popular tourist destination.
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Pelita to use Kurniawan, Glusevic
Pelita to use Kurniawan, Glusevic JAKARTA (JP): Pelita Jaya's striking duo of Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto and Dejan Glusevic will assume the role of spearheaders for the giant Jakarta-based club in the third Indonesian League soccer competition which kicks off today.
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Auction of Wu Guanzhong's works reaps over $2m
Auction of Wu Guanzhong's works reaps over $2mBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): 1996 seems to be the year of art auctions in Indonesia, and last Monday, a little publicized auction of paintings by world renowned Chinese artist Wu Guanzhong, organized by the Bimantara Foundation, quietly fetched over...
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Zarina expected to return to Jakarta today
Zarina expected to return to Jakarta today JAKARTA (JP): After 100 days in hiding, Zarina, the Ecstasy- case escapee, has agreed to return to Jakarta from the United States, and is expected to arrive this morning.The Jakarta CID Police chief, Col.
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Peter Graf out on US$3.3m bail
Peter Graf out on US$3.3m bail MANNHEIM, Germany (AFP): Peter Graf, father of tennis star Steffi Graf, left prison here Friday afternoon on US$3.3 million bail after being held in custody for 15 months on tax charges.
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Thousands welcome Bishop Belo in Dili
Thousands welcome Bishop Belo in Dili JAKARTA (JP): A sea of supporters shouting "Viva Bishop Belo" welcomed Dili Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo when he arrived yesterday in the East Timor capital of Dili from a controversy- plagued trip in Jakarta.
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Cultural tourism gains prominence
Cultural tourism gains prominence Tourism is crucial as a source of foreign exchange. The government predicts it will be the largest foreign exchange earner by the year 2005. A new trend in tourism has emerged, as revealed at the recent International Conference on Tourism and Heritage Management,...
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
More squash courts needed
More squash courts needed JAKARTA (JP): A lack of training sites and courts is one of the biggest problems faced by Indonesian squash players as they prepare for next year's 19th Southeast Asian Games."Squash is a relatively new sport in Indonesia, so the number of training grounds and courts is...
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
ABRI and election
ABRI and election Unlike other retired generals, who have versatile and sharp minds in terms of analyzing and predicting political situations, I am reactive and have no ideas of my own. I read something and then react to what is said or written.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
RI climbers to take part in Asian championships
RI climbers to take part in Asian championships JAKARTA (JP): Ten men and 10 women national climbers are to join the fifth Asian Wall Climbing Championships being held here over the weekend.Hendrikus, the organizing committee's chairman, said yesterday that all national climbers are expected to...
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
'Farming remains subsistent activity'
'Farming remains subsistent activity' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo said Indonesian agriculture development has yet to improve farmers' welfare because farming is still a subsistence activity rather than a profit-generating economic enterprise.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
Two arrested for murder
Two arrested for murder JAKARTA (JP): Two unemployed men living in the slum area of the illegal Bongkaran prostitution area in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, were arrested yesterday morning and charged with murdering a man they said accused them of being extortionists.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
Teachers union endorses Golkar
Teachers union endorses Golkar JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Association of Teachers (PGRI) gave yesterday its endorsement to Golkar in next year's general election, saying that the political group has helped to improve the welfare of its more than 1.5 million members.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
Prosecutor says two defendants should go free
Prosecutor says two defendants should go free JAKARTA (JP): A state prosecutor told the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday that all charges against two defendants should be dropped because they were not involved in the July 27 riot.Prosecutor J.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
'Partnership vital to fight hunger'
'Partnership vital to fight hunger' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto addressed the World Food Summit in Rome yesterday, urging developed countries to renew their commitment to building a world free of hunger and malnutrition.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
RI to purchase 20 used Nomads from Australia
RI to purchase 20 used Nomads from Australia JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Navy plans to buy a fleet of 20 Nomad aircraft from Australia.Navy Chief Vice Admiral Arief Kushariadi said yesterday that the deal was struck in a talk between Indonesian Minister of Defense and Security Gen.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
Worldwide Internet service launched
Worldwide Internet service launched JAKARTA (JP): PT Signet Pratama, a subsidiary of the privately-owned PT Sigma Cipta Caraka, yesterday launched their new Internet service, claiming to be the first that offers international roaming.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
Children to sing at Hilton
Children to sing at Hilton JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Children's Choir (PSAI) will perform at the Hilton Executive Club at 7 p.m. on Nov. 23.The event, called Anak Indonesia Bernyanyi (Indonesian Children Sing), will feature 40 children aged between five and 15 years who were selected to...
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
19th SEA Games organizer faces budgetary problems
19th SEA Games organizer faces budgetary problems JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta SEA Games Organizing Committee is facing financial problems to stage the 19th Games here in October next year.Rifda Ammarina, the committee spokeswoman, said yesterday that five of committee's 10 divisions have submitted...
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
Conflict wrecks legal aid body
Conflict wrecks legal aid body MEDAN, North Sumatra: Internal bickering has struck the local chapter of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute, often dubbed "locomotive of democracy".Conflict flared Thursday when three senior activists went on the rampage because their names were not on the list of...
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
Kuntoro says no comment on lost powers
Kuntoro says no comment on lost powers JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Mines Kuntoro Mangkusubroto refused to comment yesterday on reports that he had been stripped of his authority regarding the final mining contracts of work over a gold mining row between Bre-X Minerals of Canada and its two...
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
Smuggling attempt of rare species foiled
Smuggling attempt of rare species foiled JAKARTA (JP): The Tanjung Priok port authority foiled yesterday an attempt to smuggle of two containers of endangered fern species.The 1,600 fern stalks, scientifically known as cyathea spinulosa, were about to be shipped to Inchon, South Korea, the head of...
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
HK man wrongfully convicted: RP court
HK man wrongfully convicted: RP court MANILA (Reuter): The Philippine Supreme Court on Thursday quashed the conviction of a Hong Kong man sentenced to life for allegedly murdering his fiance and ordered his immediate release.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
An anti-integrationist trap
An anti-integrationist trap The statement by the chairman of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas, KH Hasan Basri, that the current case involving (East Timor Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes) Belo does not concern religion comes as a relief.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
PT&T deals with Koreans
PT&T deals with Koreans MANILA (UPI): Philippine telecommunications company Pt&T and its strategic partner, Korea Telecom Philippines Inc. have signed a 717.6-million peso ($27.3 million) agreement with Korea Communications Engineering for the installation of some 93,300 local exchange lines,...
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
MITI denies role in LNG plan linked to arrested oil trader
MITI denies role in LNG plan linked to arrested oil trader TOKYO (AFP): A Japanese minister yesterday denied a report that an oil broker arrested for tax evasion last week urged the government to change plans for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in favor of the Mitsubishi group.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
No ban on new taxi firms
No ban on new taxi firms JAKARTA (JP): Private public transport organization Organda challenged yesterday a city official's statement which said no new taxi companies could operate in Jakarta because the market was saturated.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
BCA ATMs
BCA ATMs Having recently experienced a similar case of Erratic BCA ATMs (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 9), I was interested to read Mrs. Susmumfaatiningsih's letter on this same subject.On the evening of Aug. 20, I made a single withdrawal of Rp 500,000 from a BCA ATM situated in the lobby of the World...
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
BNI's share offering oversubscribed by 350%
BNI's share offering oversubscribed by 350% JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) 1946's initial public offering was oversubscribed by almost 350 percent with foreign investors accounting for most of the orders.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
Indonesians and drinks
Indonesians and drinks With due respect to the chairman of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas, Hasan Basri, who was recently interviewed by The Jakarta Post on the ongoing problem of wines and spirits, and who suggested that the consumption of liquor should be permitted to foreigners only, I would...
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
Vietnam eyes early APEC membership
Vietnam eyes early APEC membership HANOI (Reuter): Vietnam said yesterday that it hoped to become a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum soon, but fell short of predicting its accession at the group's summit later this month.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
LBH slams reparation for comfort women
LBH slams reparation for comfort women YOGYAKARTA (JP): The local office of the Legal Aid Institute (LBH) has blasted the government for accepting from Japan a Rp 9 billion (US$3.9 million) restitution for "comfort women" while neglecting to demand a formal apology from Tokyo.Spokesman A.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
No hike in tap water price until 1997: Official
No hike in tap water price until 1997: Official JAKARTA (JP): The head of city-owned water company (PAM Jaya), Syamsu Romli said the administration would not increase the tap water price until 1997.Syamsu responded to questions from the City Council's Commission C in a hearing yesterday.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
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.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
Demolition starts in Pejompongan
Demolition starts in Pejompongan JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-seven of the 32 brothels in the illegal Pejompongan Indah prostitution complex, Central Jakarta, were demolished yesterday to make way for new apartment building.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
Interest rates predicted to remain high next year
Interest rates predicted to remain high next year JAKARTA (JP): Interest rates are likely to remain high next year despite an estimated one percentage point drop in the inflation rate, say analysts.Rijanto, a senior banking analyst, said Thursday the prime lending rate would still hover between 20...
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. My Country 2:35 TV Series: Animated Classic 3:05 Sport: Motorcycle 4:05 TV Series: Out of The Blue 4:30 Science Film: Earth Revealed 4:55 Filler 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:25 My Country 5:30 Environment: Environmentally-friendly gas industry 6:05 Travel: Nusa Tenggara...
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
Harmoko urges thorough investigation into Udin case
Harmoko urges thorough investigation into Udin case JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko said the police should objectively solve the mystery surrounding the August murder of journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafrudin to prove that laws are enforced.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
Three allegedly tortured during interrogation
Three allegedly tortured during interrogation JAKARTA (JP): A team of lawyers representing three youths detained for alleged involvement in the July 27 riots claimed yesterday their clients were tortured during interrogation at the Armed Forces Intelligence Agency.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
RI's poor record on child labor deplored
RI's poor record on child labor deplored JAKARTA (JP): The International Labor Organization (ILO) lamented the scant attention being paid by both officials and activists of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to the extensive problem of domestic child labor in the country.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
Investigation into robbery of bank customer continues
Investigation into robbery of bank customer continues JAKARTA (JP): Police ballistic experts are examining the bullet taken from the body of a bank customer shot dead in a robbery on Thursday.City Police spokesman, Maj.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
Gatari to survey Arco's field
Gatari to survey Arco's field JAKARTA (JP): Carson-Gatari Aerogravity has won a tender to do a 5,500-line kilometer airborne gravity and magnetic survey on Arco's Babo oil field in Irian Jaya, Gatari said yesterday.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
Universal's credit cards
Universal's credit cards JAKARTA (JP): Bank Universal has launched a credit card service for its domestic customers in cooperation with MasterCard International.MasterCard International director for member relations and marketing Iwan Notowidigdo said yesterday the credit card, Universal...
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
Photo saptions
Photo saptionsPhoto A: OperationJP/obyYOUR ID CARDS, PLEASE: Central Jakarta Police precinct officers examine the ID cards of two taxi passengers in a raid on Jl. Mangga Besar. Last night's operation, codenamed Kilat Jaya was aimed at reducing the number of crimes in the city.
Sat, 16 Nov 1996
Budi Acid Jaya acquires two firms to raise output
Budi Acid Jaya acquires two firms to raise output JAKARTA (JP): PT Budi Acid Jaya (BAJ) of the Sungai Budi Group, a publicly-listed tapioca producer, has acquired two firms to increase its citric acid output by 66.6 percent and diversify into modified tapioca starch production.