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51 articles.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Boring letters

Boring letters Now even English commentaries on soccer matches disturb you, Mr. Ronci? After complaining for so long about soccer, rugby, etc., do you still need to complain? Why you don't just "read" The Jakarta Post!People have different opinions, which you also should respect.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Rains to start in October or November: Weather office

Rains to start in October or November: Weather office JAKARTA (JP): Although the dry season began late this year by approximately one month, the rainy season should begin in most parts of Indonesia around October and November, according to the weather forecast agency.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Coke Cup marred by referee decision

Coke Cup marred by referee decision JAKARTA (JP): Aceh refused to continue playing against host East Java during the second round match of the National Coke Cup Under-15s soccer championship at the Tambak Sari stadium in Surabaya yesterday.The score was 3-0 for East Java when Aceh quit the match.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Our basic rights

Our basic rights As of the end of 1995 at the latest, permits from the security authorities will no longer be needed for political activities, religious, social and cultural lectures and scientific activities. A notification to the police will be all that is needed.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Two journalists imprisoned for sowing hatred

Two journalists imprisoned for sowing hatred JAKARTA (JP): Two journalists were sentenced to 32 months imprisonment each yesterday after the Central Jakarta District Court found them guilty of sowing hatred against the government through a publication they helped publish and distribute.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Govt agrees to land-barter deal for giant property project

Govt agrees to land-barter deal for giant property project JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Armed Forces Commander Gen.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Citra Lamtoro to start $1.6b road project in RP

Citra Lamtoro to start $1.6b road project in RP JAKARTA (JP): Citra Lamtoro Gung, the business group chaired by President Soeharto's eldest daughter Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana, will soon start the first phase of its US$1.6 billion toll road project in Manila.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/National anthem 'Indonesia Raya' can be orchestrated ...

National anthem 'Indonesia Raya' can be orchestrated ...By Sri Wahyuni JAKARTA (JP): Bogor Palace will once again make history.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Why Anglophobic?

Why Anglophobic? So I see Mr. Piero Ronci is at it again. Judging from his numerous letters to The Jakarta Post, it would appear to me that Mr. Ronci has two passions in life: soccer and English-bashing. He can so effortlessly indulge in both in one single letter. Not a small feat, mind you.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Questioned raised over Ancol reclamation work

Questioned raised over Ancol reclamation work JAKARTA (JP): A member of the City Council questioned yesterday a reclamation project being conducted along the East Ancol shoreline, North Jakarta, by a private company because the work is being done at a time when a decree on reclamation in the area ...

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Musical poetry contest to be held

Musical poetry contest to be held JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate of Culture of the Ministry of Education and Culture will hold a musical poetry contest for adolescents as part of its activities designed to develop human resources.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Silence TV better?

Silence TV better? I refer to the letter by Mr. Piero Ronci in your newspaper dated Aug. 31, 1995.I have over the past six years of living in Jakarta, resisted any temptations to write a letter to your readers column, even in answer to some of Mr. Ronci's ridiculous statements over British sports.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Soccer and commentaries

Soccer and commentaries On Aug. 31, 1995, Mr. Piero Ronci wrote to say foreigners should have to view their televised soccer programs with commentaries in Bahasa Indonesia rather than in English. I have no argument with that. But because Mr.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Force 5 Danguard Ace 3:05 Sports: ATP Tennis 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Circus Light 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Features Program: Tata Busana 8:05 TV Drama: Hati Yang Mendua 9:00 ...

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/New service from Telkom

New service from Telkom JAKARTA (JP): The Regional Division II of the state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom will open a special phone number -- 162 -- next month to give customers installation information.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Abolition of permit act shows govt cognizant

Abolition of permit act shows govt cognizant The government is planning to abolish the notorious gathering permits which have allowed a number of discussions and cultural performances to be banned in recent months.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/PSSI insists on continuing Italian stint

PSSI insists on continuing Italian stint JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) insisted on dispatching junior players to Italy for a second successive period yesterday, despite the failure of their predecessors to meet their targets.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Bapepam to be empowered to break banking secrecy

Bapepam to be empowered to break banking secrecy JAKARTA (JP): The Stock Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) is set to receive authority to examine the files of publicly-listed banks in the course of investigations of stock market related crime.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Students protest over fee hike

Students protest over fee hike JAKARTA (JP): More than a hundred students of the state-owned Technical High School for Aviation Studies in South Jakarta refused to attend classes yesterday in protest over a recent increase in their school fees.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Monday Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Los Paraguas, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/... but, learning Japanese is not that easy

... but, learning Japanese is not that easy JAKARTA (JP): Learning Japanese may bolster one's resume, but unless one has a knack for mastering foreign languages, Japanese is probably one of the most difficult tongues to master.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Another 34 labor exporters licensed

Another 34 labor exporters licensed JAKARTA (JP): The government will not limit the number of labor export companies in the country as long as they comply with regulations, Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief said yesterday.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Signs of non-compliance

Signs of non-compliance If newspaper reports are to be believed, the Jakarta city administration has moved one step forward and two steps backwards in its present campaign to mandate the use of Indonesian on all billboards and signs in the city.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Church Services

Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Polio immunization

Polio immunization JAKARTA (JP): The City Health Office will provide polio immunization services for about 928,100 children under five years old throughout the city on Sept. 13 and Oct. 18.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Strict rules on AIDS needed

Strict rules on AIDS needed JAKARTA (JP): In the wake of a scandal involving a private hospital's refusal to treat AIDS patients, the Forum for HIV/AIDS Awareness is calling on the government to veraciously pursue and implement regulations against such discrimination.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Challenging censors in Beijing

Challenging censors in Beijing China's ludicrous effort to restrict demonstrations at the UN conference on women broke down almost as soon as non-government participants assembled on Thursday, at a site 40 miles (64 km) from Beijing.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Not sometimes cruel but...

Not sometimes cruel but... This is in response to the letter of Ina Sumarsono (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 31, 1995).I did not write "sometimes cruel," but wrote "I admit the fact that the Japanese armies had done various cruelties to the Indonesians.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Swedish tourists convicted

Swedish tourists convicted JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The district court here sentenced five Swedish tourists to 10 months of probation and fined them Rp 200,000 (US$88) each this week for illegally capturing protected butterflies at the Syklop mountains in July.The five tourists, K. Anderson, H.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Indomulti's profits up

Indomulti's profits up JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed PT Indomulti Inti Industri, a subsidiary of the Salim Group, announced yesterday a 278 percent increase in its net profit to Rp 18.19 billion (US$8.1 million) in the first half of this year.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Nemo quits boxing despite getting trophy

Nemo quits boxing despite getting trophy JAKARTA (JP): Nemo Bahari, who was declared Best Boxer at the conclusion of the 17th President's Cup international boxing tournament on Thursday, has quit boxing forever."This sport is too hard for me. It's against my inner consciousness.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Irian loses Rp 5.1 billion

Irian loses Rp 5.1 billion SORONG, Irian Jaya: The local state audit agency has revealed 58 cases of irregularities in a development project between January 1993 and March 31, causing the state to lose Rp 5.1 billion (US$2.2 million), a local official says.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/PAM promises tap won't run dry

PAM promises tap won't run dry JAKARTA (JP): The city-owned water company PAM Jaya yesterday gave assurances to its customers that there will be no shortages of tap water supply as the dry season reaches its peak this month.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Buddhists gives to needy

Buddhists gives to needy JAKARTA (JP): A number of orphanages and homes for elderly and poor people in Greater Jakarta were given 25 tons of rice, dried noodles, clothes and school equipment by Buddhists of the Nimmala Buddhist monastery in Tangerang, West Java.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Jakarta bourse to acquire SSE next year

Jakarta bourse to acquire SSE next year JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) plans to acquire the Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSE) early next year to create a single Indonesian stock market.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Apartment sales predicted to rise next two years

Apartment sales predicted to rise next two years JAKARTA (JP): A property executive predicted yesterday that demand for apartments among Indonesia's middle class will boom in the next two years.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/No more poverty within 10 years, expert says

No more poverty within 10 years, expert says JAKARTA (JP): The government expects to free its people of poverty throughout Indonesia in another ten years, an expert said.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Freeport should at least be morally responsible: NGO

Freeport should at least be morally responsible: NGO JAKARTA (JP): A non-governmental organization said yesterday that the giant American mining company, PT Freeport Indonesia Company, is still responsible for the alleged deaths of a number of people in Timika, Irian Jaya, near its mining ...

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Next year's haj pilgrimage fee set at Rp 7.2 million

Next year's haj pilgrimage fee set at Rp 7.2 million JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday that the 1996 official fee for the pilgrimage to Mecca will be Rp 7,290,000 (US$3,230), roughly 3 percent higher than this year's fee.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Japanese getting popular here ...

Japanese getting popular here ...By Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Some knowledge of Japanese is a major advantage in today's fiercely competitive job market in Indonesia, although English and computer skills are more in demand.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Drought affects more areas

Drought affects more areas SEMARANG, Central Java: Drought has affected more regencies throughout the province.The local social services office has been supplying clean water to another two regencies: Blora and Wonogiri. Since last week, it has sent water to four stricken regencies.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Pijar activist denies insulting Soeharto

Pijar activist denies insulting Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): An activist facing four years in prison for allegedly insulting President Soeharto denied all charges against him in his defense statement at the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/... but many sing it either improperly or at wrong tempo

... but many sing it either improperly or at wrong tempoBy Ahmed Kurnia Soeriawidjaja JAKARTA (JP): Can you sing the national anthem Indonesia Raya properly?Most Indonesians would be indignant if asked this question and would surely answer "of course"!But wait a minute. That may not be the case.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 1, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Fretilin rebels kill 3 civilians

Fretilin rebels kill 3 civilians DILI, East Timor (JP): Fretilin separatist rebels raided a village and killed three civilians in Baucau on Monday night, local military commander Col. Mahidin Simbolon said yesterday.Simbolon told journalists the attack occurred in the village of Sanagai.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Computer expo to begin

Computer expo to begin JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Computer Traders Association will hold its fourth exhibition, IndoComtech '95, at the Jakarta Convention Center from Sept. 6 to Sept. 10, an executive said yesterday.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Dollar trade lower across Europe

Dollar trade lower across Europe LONDON (UPI): The U.S. dollar opened lower across Europe yesterday as the markets awaited the release of U.S. payrolls data later.In London mid-morning trade, the dollar was trading at 1.4675 German marks and at 97.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Hiroshima bombing necessary

Hiroshima bombing necessary Graeme St. John is normally a humane voice on the pages of The Jakarta Post and I respect his right to believe that were it not for the Atomic-bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki neither he nor his children would be here.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Telkom prepares two join ventures

Telkom prepares two join ventures JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned domestic telecommunications operator PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) is negotiating with private firms to set up two joint ventures which will operate in cellular telecommunications services.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Australia should invest in manufacturing: BKPM

Australia should invest in manufacturing: BKPM JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's investment mission to Australia has strongly recommended that Australian companies invest in manufacturing rather than in short-term trading.

Sat, 02 Sep 1995

JP/Indonesian cacao exports still poor: Minister

Indonesian cacao exports still poor: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian exporters have to pay US$300,00 per ton of cacao exported to the United States as an additional cost for automatic detention and fumigation due to the cacao's poor quality, Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo said yesterday.