Minibus excluded from 'closed door' policy: Police JAKARTA (JP): The municipal administration yesterday indicated a temporary exemption for Mikrolet and other buses with fewer than 12 seats from the city administration policy requiring public transit vehicles to close their doors while in motion. "The decision will also apply to other small public transit vehicles operating in the outskirts," City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto was quoted by City Police spokesman Lt. Col. A.

Indonesia overwhelmed with cancer patients JAKARTA (JP): Health authorities and hospitals are fighting a losing battle to keep pace with the rapidly increasing number of cancer patients, a leading oncologist laments. Dr. Didid Tjindarbumi told a seminar on Saturday that cancer affects about 100 out of 100,000 Indonesians annually, and that only a small number of them receive medical treatment. "It's overwhelming," he said.

Two tankers collide in Malacca Strait, supertanker being pursued KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian maritime officials were pursuing a supertanker that fled after allegedly ramming yesterday into another vessel carrying oil in the Strait of Malacca off southern Malaysia. "We believe it is a hit and run accident and we are seeking help from neighboring countries to locate the supertanker, identified as M.V. Ming Wisdom," said maritime rescue official Jaafar Hassan.

AIDS real count -- 200 times the official record JAKARTA (JP): The actual number of people who carry the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Indonesia could be 200 times more than officially recorded, Coordinating Minister for Public Welfare Azwar Anas says. Azwar told reporters yesterday that the number of people who are known to carry the virus, which causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), in Indonesia has reached 213 in 14 provinces by the latest official count.

Nuclear plant in Indonesia: Is it necessary? By Beni Sukadis JAKARTA (JP): Two weeks ago we commemorated the worst nuclear tragedy in history -- the Chernobyl incident. After eight years, the complete situation there is still a mystery to the international community. We should seriously ponder what really happened to the people of Belarus and the Ukraine. Ukraine, now independent state, where the nuclear plant is located, was affected by high-level radiation.

Govt to build 10,000 km of roads JAKARTA (JP): The government will construct new roads with a total length of over 10,000 kilometers during the Sixth Five Year Development Plan (Repelita VI) period, Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar says.

Senior officials to prepare APEC leadership meeting JAKARTA (JP): Over 250 officials from the 17 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum will meet in Bali this week to hammer out concepts for the implementation of the organization's three main priorities. "We shall begin to discuss conceptually the topics which are defined as being priorities during Indonesia's chairmanship," said Wisber Loeis, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' director general for economic relations.

ICKI may go ahead, say leaders JAKARTA (JP): The birth of the Association of Indonesian Nationalist Intellectuals (ICKI) has been greeted with a lack of enthusiasm by many national leaders. Chairman of the powerful ICMI (Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals) B.J. Habibie and chairman of the ruling political group Golkar Harmoko said separately yesterday that they do not "object" to the establishment of the organization.

What does nuke power mean to Muria people? By Y. Tri Subagya JAKARTA: The government's plan to build a dozen nuclear reactors on the Muria peninsula has become a warm topic among the community. Some are for it, some are against it. On one side, there are those who insist it be immediately constructed to fulfill the national energy needs. On the other side, many are still concerned about the dangers of nuclear power, especially in an earthquake-prone region.

Bank Rama denies debtor's allegation JAKARTA (JP): The President of PT Bank Rama (BR), Putu Antara, said yesterday that the bank's dispute with Pomiaty Srijantono, one of its clients, would not affect its plan to offer 25 million shares to the public in the middle of next month. Putu told a press conference that all of the allegations made by Pomiaty through the mass media that the bank had embezzled his collateral and inflated her bad debt were not true.

Joko Suprianto has every reason to be anxious about his future. By Lela E. Madjiah JAKARTA (JP): When a person is on top of the world, it is easy to believe that he has nothing to worry about. But the world's top ranked badminton player Joko Suprianto has every reason to be anxious about his future. "Once you're out of the game, you enter a completely different world. No one to serve you and make sure you have everything. You have to manage on your own," he said. It's not that he's complaining.

Share price higher on Jakarta Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Stock prices closed higher on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday, with the broad-based Composite Index increasing slightly to 464.28 from 463.11 on Friday. The narrow-based GTDBS-50 Index rose to 108.50 from 108.15. Trading volume plummeted to 13.20 million shares worth Rp 63.49 billion (US$29.51 million) from 22.43 million shares valued at Rp 97.13 billion.

Cheaper books needed to support compulsory education JAKARTA (JP): The success of the newly launched nine-year compulsory education plan hinges to a large extent on cheaper book prices, education experts say. Books in Indonesia are largely unaffordable for most people, with one school textbook on average being used by eight students in many areas, according to an official survey.

Registration for Jakarta's of stateless Chinese begins JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of Chinese who lack proper citizenship documents registered at the Tambora and Tamansari district offices in West Jakarta yesterday as the city administration began collecting data expected to settle their immigration status. As of yesterday afternoon, almost 300 Chinese were present at the Tamansari district office, over 100 of whom registered themselves.

Govt's plan to classify schools attacked JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to appoint six of Jakarta's state-owned senior high schools as top-grade schools may give an impression of exclusivity rather than help poor but able students to attend these schools, city councilors charged yesterday. "I don't think it is necessary to announce them as top schools.

Soeharto wants nationalism reinvigorated JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday appealed to the people to reinvigorate their sense of nationalism amidst the current rapid global change, but warned against chauvinism. "Our national vision must not turn us into dwarfs because we live in a community of nations," Soeharto said in keynote address to a seminar on nationalism. "On the other hand, our national vision must not be overpowered by global changes.

TV Today: Tuesday, May 10, 1994 TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Full House 3:05 Dilentasia 3:30 Cartoon: Super Friends 4:30 Students Program: Science and Technology 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: West Java 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Open University 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Horizon 8:05 Modern Drama: Ragil 9:00 World News 9:30 Music: Karya Nada 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Eddy and the Cruisers Program 2 4:30 p.m.

JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday reorganized the 32 state plantation companies into nine groups in an attempt to make them more efficient. Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah announced that the consolidation was designed to strengthen the companies role as "agents of development." He suggested the integration of the companies processing units will lead to greater profits through the resultant economies of scale.

Salim Group, Sumitomo acquires shares of cable firm JAKARTA (JP): Sumitomo Electric Industrial of Japan and the Salim Group, a widely diversified business conglomerate, have acquired a 51 percent stake of PT Iki Indah Kabel Indonesia at Rp 44 billion (US$20.48 million). "The takeover was made in a transaction through the block trading counter on the Jakarta Stock Exchange in March at the price of Rp 2,400 per share," an informed source said.

Cock-fighting gamblers nabbed JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested six men and are seeking four others believed to be involved in gambling on cock fighting in West Jakarta. The six, who are now in detention at the local police precinct, were caught red-handed during the fight in the Kota Bambu subdistrict at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Paper-based industries warn that protection may harm exports JAKARTA (JP): Government protection for the producers of pulp and paper will hamper the development of the country's exports, executives of paper-based associations said here yesterday. A spokesman for the Indonesian Corrugated and Cardboard Industries Association, Johannes Aminoto, told reporters that the recent 65 percent increase in the prices of paper will adversely affect Indonesia's non-oil exports.

Focus on Jakarta Residents ante up for sanitation South Jakarta residents have donated over Rp 4 billion (US$1.8 million) to the mayoralty's program to improve sanitation in their areas, which they hope will win them the prestigious Adipura award, given to cities and towns for outstanding sanitation programs. The winners of the awards will be announced next month.

Violence in Kuta Bali Island, the most popular tourist spot in Indonesia, and probably the most famous Indonesian destination for tourists from all over the world. After visiting Bali several times as a tourist, I just can't watch it anymore. There has to be a solution to the increasing violence in Kuta. I have many friends who have bad experiences both during the day and at night in the crowded Kuta area. People were robbed, threatened, beaten, kicked and so on.

Lift of ban on imports of used ships sought JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Sea Transportation Soentoro expressed the need yesterday to lift the government ban on the import of used ships with a capacity of less than 5,000 dead weight tons (DWT). "It is time for the government to allow domestic shipping companies to purchase used vessels to expand their fleets," he said in a seminar on sea transportation at the Aryaduta Hotel.

Chernobyl accident commemorated here By Zane T. Redman JAKARTA (JP): Keeping up the information campaign against the development of nuclear power in Indonesia, the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) and other citizen advocacy groups sponsored a day-long seminar recently at Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) Arts Center to discuss nuclear power and remember the eighth anniversary of the tragic nuclear accident at Chernobyl.

House Speaker speaks out against corruption JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives turns its focus on the problems of corruption, abuses of power and the rise of labor disputes.

RI Thomas Cuppers take on Fins JAKARTA (JP): The star-studded Indonesian Thomas Cup team will start out as the big-fish when it tackles minnow Finland in the first day of the world men's badminton championships. The events will be held at Senayan indoor stadium here this evening. What order the Indonesian stars will play in, though, is not certain.

TV networks quarrel over revenue sharing during World Cup JAKARTA (JP): Four television networks in Indonesia have divided up the broadcasting rights to the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament although there remains a dispute over how to divide the advertising revenues.

Across the Archipelago Fire rages residential area BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Fire raged a residential area in Kayu Tangi II in Pangeran Kecamatan Banjar Utama district on Saturday. The fire burned dozens of student lodgings, three houses and caused hundred of millions of rupiahs in damages, the Antara news agency reported. There were no reports of casualties. Witnesses said the fire quickly spread from a student lodging house to the neighboring houses.

Sudharmono sees collusion between union chiefs and management JAKARTA (JP): According to the government's chief ideologue Sudharmono, industrial relations in Indonesia suffer from chronic turbulence because of collusion between union leaders, government representatives and management. The tripartite boards are the channel through which workers and management representatives are supposed to resolve their differences.

This is the first of two articles examining the meaning of the age-old term `overseas Chinese' in the post Cold War era. By Lie Tek Tjeng JAKARTA (JP): Southeast Asia has inherited the term "overseas Chinese", that is still widely used today, from its colonial past. However, it is often not fully realized that the changed political environment, from colonialism to independence, has affected the exact meaning of this term.

Bapindo trials will be a long road to justice JAKARTA (JP): The first trials in the massive loan scandal at Bank Pembangunan Indonesia open today at the Central Jakarta District Court, with all signs pointing to a tough and drawn out legal battle. Eddy Tansil, the businessman at the center of the Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million) Bapindo scandal, will appear before the court today on charges of corruption.