Malaysia labors to beat S. Korea 3-2 in Thomas Cup JAKARTA (JP): The second string doubles pair of Tan Kim Her and Yap Kim Hock played a pivotal role in Thomas Cup holder Malaysia's 3-2 win over South Korea in their Group B match at Senayan indoor stadium on Wednesday.

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A Reuter TAKING CONTROL: The first jeep carrying Palestinian police officers crosses the Jordan River. They were moving in yesterday to take control of the West Bank enclave of Jericho after 27 years of Israeli military occupation.

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Oil prices likely to average at $16 a barrel JAKARTA (JP): Spurred by production declines and improved demand, crude oil prices during this fiscal year are expected to average at no less than US$16 a barrel, the level used by the government to calculate its 1994-1995 budget.

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Truism, platitudes at Thomas, Uber Cups pre-match talks JAKARTA (JP): The Thomas Cup and Uber Cup pre-match interviews are times when everybody says "We'll do our best."The hour-long interviews are held daily at 11 a.m. at the Jakarta Hilton International hotel, where all the teams are staying.

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Country music star Kenny Rogers performs in Jakarta By Gus Kairupan [10pt ML]JAKARTA (JP): The Gambler was a mini series that had television audiences here glued to their sets a couple of months ago. Small wonder.

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JP/3/Caption/0Photo : Traffic 14 pts Metrolight cap. 4 cols. Universe 8 pts 55 I/cCONGESTION: The toll road, supposed to speed up the flow of traffic, obviously is not always successful.

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Manila moves to defuse rift with RI JAKARTA (JP): President Fidel Ramos is sending a special envoy to Indonesia to defuse a diplomatic rift caused by Manila's plan to host a conference on East Timor later this month.

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Bolger plans Indonesian visit amid name calling JAKARTA (JP): New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger is scheduled to arrive here Monday for a two-day visit in the face of Jakarta's growing annoyance at comments about East Timor by officials in Wellington.

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Across the Archipelago Earthquakes rock Padang PADANG, West Sumatra: Two powerful earthquakes shook this town facing the Indian Ocean on Wednesday and Thursday, but there were no reports of casualties.The first one, measuring 6.

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Suriname president's visit off to rocky start JAKARTA (JP): The visit by Suriname President R.R. Venetiaan, which is touted as a way of replenishing traditional ties, got off to an embarrassing start for his hosts on Wednesday.

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JP/3/Focus < set 12pts U75 1 col 2 linesReggae band to perform A reggae and pop band from Birmingham, England, UB40, will stage two live performances here on Friday and Saturday evening. The concerts will take place at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center (JHCC) on Jl.

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Another easy win for Indonesian Thomas Cuppers JAKARTA (JP): Favorite Indonesia strolled into the semifinals of the Thomas Cup badminton championships with a clinical 5-0 demolition of the gritty but overmatched Swedes at Senayan indoor stadium last night.

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Thursday's results Thomas Cup: Indonesia vs Sweden 5-0 (Indonesia first): Joko Suprianto bt Jens Olsson 15-7, 15-4; Bambang Suprianto/Gunawan bt Jan-Erik Antonsson/Mikael Rosen 15-10, 15-4; Ardy Wiranata bt Thomas Johansson 15-9, 15-9; Hermawan Susanto bt Henrik Bengtsson 15-4, 13-15, 15-2.

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Legislators condemn military's plan to meddle in labor disputes JAKARTA (JP): Legislators and a labor activist criticized the military's plan to meddle in labor conflicts, warning that the policy will only worsen the already mounting problem.

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Share prices close higher in Tokyo but market lack energy TOKYO (Agencies): Share prices closed slightly higher on late index-linked buying here yesterday but the market lacked energy in the absence of fresh incentives. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closed 74.11 points or 0.

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Ascension Day commemoration turns into tragedy in Bandung BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The commemoration of the Ascension Day of Jesus Christ became a tragedy yesterday when two churches grouped under the Batak Toba Protestant Church (HKBP) were turned into battlegrounds by rival congregations.

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Oasis Square project to be started next monthJP/3/OASIS/0Oasis Square project to be started next monthJAKARTA (JP): A real estate developer will start the construction of the Oasis Square project, an integrated complex of apartments, offices and a hotel in Senen area, Central Jakarta, in July.

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APKI blames high paper prices on interest and maintenance JAKARTA (JP): Suresh Kilam of the Indonesian Pulp and Paper Association (APKI) said the higher prices for local paper compared to imports were caused by the high interest rates and maintenance costs faced by plants.

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Is Yayuk ready to make her move?By Bruce Emond > //10pt ML JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Yayuk Basuki has the tennis world at her fingertips. The only question remaining is how much she really wants the glory.Few tennis players are blessed with her talent.

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By Richard Pedler JAKARTA (JP): Cameroon jointly holds the African record with this, their third World Cup appearance in 12 years.

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TV Today: Friday, May 13TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Cartoon: I'm Telling 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Film 4:00 Student Quiz 4:30 TV Series: Ibn Taimiyah 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Maangement program 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country: East Java 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Handicraft ...

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Residents asked to postpone house demolitionJP/3/DEMOLISHResidents asked to postpone house demolition JAKARTA (JP): East Cengkareng residents in West Jakarta want the city administration to postpone a plan to demolish their houses.

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City administration pledges to improve transportation serviceJP/3/RAISCity administration pledges to improve transportation serviceJAKARTA (JP): The municipal administration has announced plans to improve city transportation by use of bold measures.

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Buddhists seek separate administrative body JAKARTA (JP): Buddhist leaders are appealing to President Soeharto to create a separate administrative body to tend to the needs and affairs of their religious community.

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Residents asked to postpone house demolitionJP/3/DEMOLISHResidents asked to postpone house demolition JAKARTA (JP): East Cengkareng residents in West Jakarta want the city administration to postpone a plan to demolish their houses.

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Military set to promote political dialog, chief says JAKARTA (JP): The military has taken on the task of promoting greater dialog in the coming years because it is essential to the political decision-making process in modern Indonesia, Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung says.

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