Spaniard Sainz makes debut at Medan World Rally MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The third leg of the 1996 FIA World Rally Championship starting tomorrow is due to hot up in more ways than one in the tropical Rally of Indonesia where men and machines face the scorching heat and high humidity of Sumatra's jungles. Hosting a round of the world rallying event for the first time, temperatures of over 40 degrees Centigrade in the shade and 98 percent humidity make this the hottest round of the series.

Resourceful students From Republika Much has to be done to solve the problem of the frequent student brawls in Jakarta. I think the Ministry of Education and Culture should improve the school curriculum. Young people are energetic, emotional and adventurous and failure to channel these youthful qualities can lead to anarchism, frustration and even crime.

Real Indonesians Reading the letters on "racism in Indonesia" in response to Arief Budiman's article, I would like to comment.

Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, Nightly except Sundays, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday, Sunday from 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Los Paraguas Vocal Group, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.