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Governor meets artists

Governor meets artists JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja attended a meeting with old artists at the Acacia hotel in Central Jakarta on Friday night. The meeting was organized by the city's cultural office and the Army's artist union.

Mahathir retains grip after poll

Mahathir retains grip after pollBy David Chew SINGAPORE (JP): Without a doubt, the general assembly of the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) is Malaysia's political event of the year. UNMO's stern warning about the dangers of money politics was well received by the 1,884 delegates, who,...

Protection for suspects

Protection for suspects Tentative findings made public by the West Java chief of police yesterday pinpointed a Bogor police chief detective lieutenant, identified only as DT, as being the main offender responsible for the torture and death of robbery and murder suspect Cece.

Minister wants developers' permits revoked

Minister wants developers' permits revoked JAKARTA (JP): The State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tanjung yesterday urged the Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi (Botabek) administrations to revoke permits given to property developers who have not used the land.

Chase bankers visit orphanage

Chase bankers visit orphanage JAKARTA (JP): Chase Manhattan Bank employees took time off from their brain-racking money machine chores on Saturday by doing voluntary and charity work at the Tresna Putra Orphanage in Ciomas, Bogor.

Toffler to speak in Yogyakarta

Toffler to speak in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA (JP): An international conference on tourism and heritage management will be opened here this morning featuring noted American futurologist Alvin Toffler and his anthropologist compatriot Clifford Geertz.

Three gold medals expected from badminton in Olympics

Three gold medals expected from badminton in Olympics JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia is targeting three gold medals at the next Olympics in Sydney in the year 2000.Fritz E. Simanjuntak, a sociologist and sports observer, said at the "Prepare for the 2000 Olympics" discussion...

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, nightly except Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday,...

Stocks likely weak on lack of incentives

Stocks likely weak on lack of incentives JAKARTA (JP): Several analysts predicted a weak performance on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) this week, to be triggered by a further decline in Astra International's share price and high concentration on the upcoming public offering of the state-owned...

Gulf states urged to ensure oil supplies

Gulf states urged to ensure oil supplies ABU DHABI (AFP): Gulf states need to ensure stable oil supplies for Japan and other Asian countries to grab a bigger share of the fast-growing energy market in the continent, a Japanese expert said on Saturday.

RI targets Southeast Asia to market its Natuna gas

RI targets Southeast Asia to market its Natuna gas JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia plans to market natural gas from the planned multi-billion dollar gas project in Natuna, Riau, to Southeast Asian and Indochinese countries.State Minister of Research and Technology B.J.

European currency may alter Asian forex policies

European currency may alter Asian forex policies HONG KONG (Reuter): Changes in world economies and the advent of a single European currency will change the way Asian countries evaluate currency policy, said Bronwyn Curtis, head of currency research at Deutsche Morgan Grenfell in London.

Businessmen hail joint development area

Businessmen hail joint development area JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian and Australian governments' agreement last Friday to develop a joint development area linking the two countries' bordering territories has won applause from businessmen on both sides.

KNPI striving to reform image at 8th congress

KNPI striving to reform image at 8th congress JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian National Youth Committee (KNPI), the umbrella organization for dozens of government-sanctioned youth groups, will start its eighth congress today as its appeal is increasingly eclipsed by non-governmental organizations.

Persib Bandung draws with Argentinian visitors

Persib Bandung draws with Argentinian visitors BANDUNG (JP): Persib Bandung held its Argentinian guests to a goalless draw in a disappointing match in the Siliwangi Stadium watched by around 10,000 spectators Saturday.

KL's palm oil output to rise

KL's palm oil output to rise KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's palm oil production in 1997 is forecast to rise two percent to 8.2 million tons from 8.04 million tons this year, a government report said.But the price of crude palm oil is expected to fall seven percent to 1,100 ringgit (US$440) a ton...

Analysts predict buoyant growth in 1996, 1997

Analysts predict buoyant growth in 1996, 1997 JAKARTA (JP): The Econit economic research group predicts buoyant 7.5 percent growth for 1997, despite the political and economic uncertainties that could emerge.Growth will reach 7.3 percent this year, lower than the 8.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Buck Rogers 3:05 Children Program: Anak Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Major Dad 4:05 Science Film 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Travel 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News...

LBH marks 26th birthday with fund, staff shortages

LBH marks 26th birthday with fund, staff shortagesBy P. Prasetyohadi JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH), which views itself as a legal defender of the poor, marks its 26th anniversary today on a somber note: It is severely understaffed and underfunded.Executive Director Luhut M.P.

Soldier gunned down in E. Timor

Soldier gunned down in E. Timor DILI, East Timor: East Timorese separatists gunned down a member of the Saka brigade here Thursday evening.The East Timor military commander, Col. Mahidin Simbolon, told journalists Friday that a team was being formed to investigate the shooting of Sgt. Maj.

Kohl takes foreign policy helm

Kohl takes foreign policy helmBy Leon Mangasarian BONN (DPA): German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, who began a trip to Indonesia, the Philippines and Japan last Saturday, is being accompanied by three of his ministers but markedly not by Foreign Minister Klaus Kinkel.

Lufthansa's additional flight

Lufthansa's additional flight JAKARTA (JP): The German flag carrier Lufthansa will be flying daily from Frankfurt to Jakarta via Singapore as of Nov. 1.The company announced over the weekend that it will operate Boeing B-747-400 jets for the service.

IPTN to launch Australian venture

IPTN to launch Australian venture JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, as patron of the Board for Strategic Industry Management (BPIS), has approved the setting up of a joint venture by Indonesia's state-owned aircraft maker, PT IPTN, and Australia.

RI unprepared for free market: Tycoon

RI unprepared for free market: Tycoon JAKARTA (JP): A prominent businessman has warned that Indonesia will not be ready to face tighter competition in the free market era after 2003 due to the poor coordination among its companies and the poor quality of its human resources.

Helmut Kohl's visit

Helmut Kohl's visit If sharing a favorite pastime such as fishing together is any indication of fraternity, then President Soeharto's few hours of fishing with visiting German Chancellor Helmut Kohl on Sunday in the waters around Bira Island demonstrated how the relationship between the two...

Lawyers demand Udin's blood

Lawyers demand Udin's blood YOGYAKARTA (JP): Lawyers at the local office of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute demanded yesterday that police return the blood sample taken from the slain journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin."We are demanding that the blood sample be returned.

Soeharto, Kohl cast work aside

Soeharto, Kohl cast work aside JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl put aside their stately worries for a while, spending a relaxing day fishing and drinking coconut milk in the Thousand Islands yesterday.

Gapensi should watch over city projects

Gapensi should watch over city projects JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta's deputy mayor, Sarimun Hadisaputro, has proposed that the city's development projects be supervised by the city chapter of the Indonesian Builders Association (Gapensi).

Our country, right or wrong

Our country, right or wrong There are old customs in our culture. One goes by the name of siri in South Sulawesi, the other is called amok in Java. The term "to run amuck," indeed originated in Java. Siri is the right to kill anybody who insults the family, the village, or for that matter, the...

Expert asserts need for election-funding law

Expert asserts need for election-funding law JAKARTA (JP): A law stipulating transparency in election campaign fund-raising is urgently needed in Indonesia, according to a noted political and economic observer.

Sabah sign deals of $87m

Sabah sign deals of $87m DAVAO, Philippines (AFP): Businessmen from the Malaysian state of Sabah have signed agreements worth about 21 billion pesos (US$87 million) in the southern Philippines, Sabah Chief Minister Yong Teck Lee said here Saturday.

RI third in 26th round of Bridge Olympics

RI third in 26th round of Bridge Olympics JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's men's team remains in third position after a 15-15 draw with Canada in the 26th round of the Bridge Olympics on the island of Rhodes in Greece.The draw brought Indonesia's points balance to 501.5.

Rights body confirms findings

Rights body confirms findings On Oct. 12, after being delayed for one day, the National Committee on Human Rights announced the report, which was conducted from July 28 to Oct. 10, on its investigation concerning the mass riots on July 27.

Police chief angry at Tjetje's death

Police chief angry at Tjetje's death PARIS (JP): National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo says that not only First Lt. DT is responsible for the death of Tjetje Tadjudin while in Bogor police custody, but also his superiors.

Women to get free tetanus jabs

Women to get free tetanus jabs JAKARTA (JP): The government will provide free anti-tetanus shots to 4.2 million women of reproductive age, a Ministry of Health official said.Director General of Communicable Disease Control and Environmental Health Hadi M.

RI-German forum reviews projects

RI-German forum reviews projects JAKARTA (Agencies): The German-Indonesian Forum, grouping government and business leaders, reviewed a number of Indonesian economic projects in which German companies intend to take part.

Rhinos a rare sight in Ujung Kulon

Rhinos a rare sight in Ujung Kulon UJUNG KULON (JP): Unless you can spare at least three weeks, do not expect to see any of the famed one-horned Javan rhinos when you visit the Ujung Kulon National Park in West Java.

Audi A4 to tackle BMW head on in RI's market

Audi A4 to tackle BMW head on in RI's marketBy Russell Williamson IN a bold move, German carmaker Audi will launch its new A4 midsized prestige sedan early next year at similar pricing to BMW's 323i.The A4, which will be distributed by Indomobil subsidiary, PT Garuda Mataram Motor Company, is...

On mixed marriage

On mixed marriage The Jakarta Post's coverage on Legal consequences of mixed marriage (Oct. 20) was an eye-opener and certainly serves as a lighthouse. However, the hard-to-cope with legal pitfalls connected with mixed marriages deserve to be addressed.

What cellular phones mean to their owners

What cellular phones mean to their owners JAKARTA (JP): Cellular phones. Some people can't leave home without this handy equipment, which they see as vital. Not only does the handphone, as it is best known locally, facilitate communication, it can also boost a person's image.

Chrysler to push focus on Indonesia operations

Chrysler to push focus on Indonesia operationsBy Russell Williamson CHRYSLER plans to further its penetration into the Indonesian market, despite putting the introduction of its small car Neon on hold.The Neon was originally expected to appear in the sub 2000cc market this year, however, the launch...

Four killed in two train accidents in Bintaro

Four killed in two train accidents in Bintaro JAKARTA (JP): Four people were killed in two subsequent train accidents Friday night and yesterday morning in Bintaro, South Jakarta.Sgt. Bambang of the Kebayoran Lama Police subprecinct said the first accident took place Friday at 9:10 p.m.

Chancellor Kohl arrives here to enhance economic ties

Chancellor Kohl arrives here to enhance economic ties JAKARTA (JP): German Chancellor Helmut Kohl arrived here yesterday for a four-day visit focusing on enhancing economic and trade ties.His German air force jet touched down at Jakarta's Halim Perdanakusuma military-civilian airport at 4:35 p.m.

Opel to expand its range with Frontera and Sintra

Opel to expand its range with Frontera and SintraBy Russell Williamson GENERAL Motors Buana Indonesia (GMBI) is to add two of its stars from the Jakarta Auto Expo to its model lineup, the small four-wheel drive Frontera and the minivan Sintra.

Bonny Setiawan paints a changing Yogyakarta

Bonny Setiawan paints a changing YogyakartaBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Painting scenes of daily life in the rapidly changing city of Yogyakarta, Bonny Setiawan emphasized certain elements which he considers culturally significant or of personal concern.

Indonesia losing ground in badminton competition

Indonesia losing ground in badminton competition JAKARTA (JP): A new poll has revealed that Indonesians believe the nation's badminton charm is on the decline following major flops in this year's Olympic Games in Atlanta.

Fish exhibition attracts few visitors

Fish exhibition attracts few visitorsBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, a sprawling archipelago and home to more than 35 percent of the world's tropical fish species, has a long way to go before it can name itself the hub of the tropical aquarium-fish trade.

Young rider shines in motocross

Young rider shines in motocrossJP/oby SERPONG, West Java (JP): Australian teenager Luke Urek (photo above) raced his Yamaha YZ to the first win of the Gudang Garam Asia Pacific Motocross Championship yesterday.

RI keeps bridge Olympiad hopes alive

RI keeps bridge Olympiad hopes alive JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia rested its trump cards, Henky Lasut and Eddy Manoppo, but remained too strong for lowly Bangladesh in the 23rd round of the Olympics of Bridge on Rodos Island, Greece on Friday.

Ringing in the era of cellular phones

Ringing in the era of cellular phones The business of cellular telephones in Indonesia has grown impressively over the past several years. There are now hundreds of thousands of handphone subscribers in the country, mainly in big cities, and they are expected to grow to millions in a few years.