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Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Music royalty evaders get stern warning

Music royalty evaders get stern warning JAKARTA (JP): Police warned music royalty evaders to pay what they owe yesterday or face tough punishment."Thus far, we prefer to resort to persuasive measures because we think stricter measures are not yet suitable.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/U.S. envoy in Irian

U.S. envoy in Irian JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: U.S. Ambassador Robert L. Barry on Thursday began a visit here during which he will meet with local government and military officials.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Remains of MIAs returned

Remains of MIAs returned AMBON, Maluku: The Indonesian Armed Forces on Friday handed over to representatives of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) nine coffins containing the remains of Australian air force officers who died in action during World War II.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Duo-pianists Iravati, Aisha a repeat success

Duo-pianists Iravati, Aisha a repeat successBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): It was almost one year ago that enchanted classical music lovers time and again broke into animated applause after the completion of each rendition at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Risjad Brasali to operate chemical plants

Risjad Brasali to operate chemical plants JAKARTA (JP): Risjad Brasali Industries (RBI), a group of chemical-based companies, will strengthen its industrial activities by operating four new chemical plants worth Rp 500 billion (US$230 million) and establishing a $76 million hydrogen peroxide ...

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Suggestions

Suggestions I like Byron Black's "corner" and I imagine Indonesian English students find it useful. This is the only English newspaper that I know of, so I would think most foreigners read it. A similar "corner" to help us with the Indonesian language might be appropriate.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Golf course project on Bira Island strongly condemned

Golf course project on Bira Island strongly condemned JAKARTA (JP): The development of a nine hole golf course on Bira Island, North Jakarta, has been strongly condemned by the Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) for completely disregarding the perilous environmental consequences.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Strike leaders get fired

Strike leaders get fired SEMARANG: A local union leader said that many workers who went on strike have been fired by their employers once the disputes were over.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/National park policy a conundrum

National park policy a conundrumBy Silvia Werner JAKARTA (JP): Creating national parks will not solve the complex problem of conserving forest areas.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Protection for new ventures defended

Protection for new ventures defended JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday defended its decision to offer selective protection against imports to new industrial ventures.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Pancasila course to be made more interesting

Pancasila course to be made more interesting JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to make the orientation course on Pancasila -- a compulsory for civil servants, politicians and professionals -- more interesting.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Big local contractors told to look for jobs overseas

Big local contractors told to look for jobs overseas JAKARTA (JP): Big contractors in Indonesia should set their aims high, going after bigger projects or even looking for works overseas, instead of bidding for small projects in the country, an executive of a state-owned construction company says.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Indonesia denies charges of slashing plywood prices

Indonesia denies charges of slashing plywood prices JAKARTA (JP): A war of words has erupted between the Indonesian and the Malaysian plywood exporters following sharp allegations that Indonesian producers had slashed prices to undercut their Malaysian counterparts in international markets.A.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Artist incorporates mixed media works in batik paintings

Artist incorporates mixed media works in batik paintingsBy Linda Owens YOGYAKARTA (JP): Hovering amidst the constellation of planets, a giant, winged woman cradles the earth in her embrace.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Indonesia has AIDS challenges ahead

Indonesia has AIDS challenges ahead The 10th International Conference on AIDS, the first in Asia where the disease is spreading fastest, was closed Thursday leaving behind some unanswered questions.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/W. Sumatra's Koto clan to have 1st supreme chief in 162 years

W. Sumatra's Koto clan to have 1st supreme chief in 162 years JAKARTA (JP): After waiting for 162 years, the Koto clan of Nagari Paninggahan village in Minangkabau, West Sumatra, will finally have a supreme chief.In a rare and grand ceremony to be held in Nagari Paninggahan, Solok regency, on Aug.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/PAM Jaya service to some areas stopped

PAM Jaya service to some areas stopped The City Water Company, PAM Jaya, announced yesterday that its service to some areas in the city, including Menteng, will be stopped on Saturday and Sunday due to a water main repair near the Pejompongan II water treatment plant in Central Jakarta.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Thomas Cook acquisition

Thomas Cook acquisition JAKARTA (JP): The Thomas Cook Group Ltd., the leading travel and financial services group, has reached an agreement with Barclays Bank PLC to acquire its travelers cheque subsidiary, Interpayment Services Ltd.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/British rugby club to test local rival

British rugby club to test local rival JAKARTA (JP): A touring British rugby union club, Broadstreet, will play a one off match against a local side from the International Sport Club of Indonesia (ISCI) this afternoon.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Chile's president to participate in the APEC summit

Chile's president to participate in the APEC summit JAKARTA (JP): Chilean President Eduardo Frei is expected to take part in the leadership meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum scheduled for November in Bogor, West Java, ambassador Fernando Cousino says.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Kenny speaks for the sake of his fellow debt collectors

Kenny speaks for the sake of his fellow debt collectorsBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Kennedy, who is affectionately called Kenny, thought there was no use in disguising his profession to his former classmates at the UKI (Indonesian Christian University) at a reunion gathering last year in ...

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Entrance exam seeks equality

Entrance exam seeks equality The results of nation wide entrance exams for state universities were announced recently. How good is today's entrance exam system?By Syamsir Alam JAKARTA (JP): For most Indonesians, going to university is a way to secure a job and status.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Inflation rate is accurate, chief statistician insists

Inflation rate is accurate, chief statistician insists JAKARTA (JP): The government's chief statistician said yesterday that the national inflation rate, which is released each month by the Central Statistics Bureau (BPS), is as accurate as possible.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Mt. Batur coughs no more

Mt. Batur coughs no more KINTAMANI, Bali: Mt. Batur's activity slowed significantly on Friday to allay earlier concerns that a major eruption was imminent, according to the Antara news agency.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Kasiyadi return to form with win

Kasiyadi return to form with win JAKARTA (JP): Kasiyadi, who has been plagued by inconsistency throughout his career, put together a third consecutive solid round to sew up the Jakarta Golf Circuit championship yesterday.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Cracking down on porn

Cracking down on porn For anyone who has been faithfully reading Jakarta's newspapers during the past few weeks, the signal is hard to miss. Pornography and prostitution, or to put it more precisely, the eradication of pornography and prostitution are now foremost on this country's social agenda.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/ITTO aid for RI forests

ITTO aid for RI forests JAKARTA (JP): The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) yesterday agreed to provide Rp 2.5 billion (US$1.15 million) in grant to the Indonesian government to support the conservation of Bentuang Karimun forests in West Kalimantan.B.C.Y.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Govt petition for stay of execution on Kedungombo

Govt petition for stay of execution on Kedungombo JAKARTA (JP): Chief Justice Purwoto Gandasubrata said yesterday that the government has petitioned for a stay of implementation of the Supreme Court's ruling on the Kedungombo land dispute.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Indonesia expects more golds from the 12th Asian Games

Indonesia expects more golds from the 12th Asian Games JAKARTA (JP): Barring unforeseen injuries, Indonesian athletes will garner more golds than previously expected in the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima, an official of the national sports controlling body (KONI) says.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Noted ulemas have chosen their candidate for PPP

Noted ulemas have chosen their candidate for PPP JAKARTA (JP): Influential ulemas have chosen their candidate for the Moslem-oriented United Development Party (PPP) amid bitter factional rivalry for the organization's top spot.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Gun control debated in U.S. as violence rises

Gun control debated in U.S. as violence risesTamara L. Bond JAKARTA (JP): The escalating rate of violence in the United States has intensified an already fierce debate over gun control.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Sports 3:30 TV Series: Sins 4:30 Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music: Local Pop 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Lemhanas 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Callers 9:00 World News 9:30 ...

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Vicious crime

Vicious crime From time to time The Jakarta Post publishes a truly important photograph. About a month ago there was the picture of Yasser Arafat and a Jewish Rabbi bear hugging each other and grinning like a pair of long lost brothers (which of course they are).

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Fourth Bapindo director faces trial

Fourth Bapindo director faces trial JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court yesterday received the dossier of Bambang Kuntjoro, the fourth director of Bapindo, in connection with the Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million) scandal at the government-owned bank.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Fugitive minibus driver captured at last

Fugitive minibus driver captured at last JAKARTA (JP): Ramses Silitonga, the driver of the Metromini bus which careened into a river here last March killing 33 passengers, has been captured.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Soldier jailed for extortion

Soldier jailed for extortion SURABAYA: The local military tribunal has sentenced a member of the military police to two years imprisonment for extortion.The court found Maj.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/RCTI's programing

RCTI's programing Everyone would readily agree that RCTI's programing these past five years has largely contributed to the enjoyment of local television viewers.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Faster train service

Faster train service SEMARANG: A new railway service will be launched next week that will slash travel time between Jakarta and Surabaya to nine hours with only one stop in Semarang.The service will begin on Aug.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/NU opposes move to ban Al Arqam

NU opposes move to ban Al Arqam JAKARTA (JP): Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia's largest Moslem organization, appealed to the government yesterday not to outlaw the Malaysian-based Al Arqam movement, at least not on religious grounds.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Church Services

Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.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, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Singers to sing for National Day

Singers to sing for National Day The city administration will invite noted singers to take part in open air festivities to celebrate the National Day on the eve of the actual day. The 49th anniversary of the Indonesian National Day will fall on Aug. 17.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/ABRI reshuffles chiefs of strategic commands

ABRI reshuffles chiefs of strategic commands JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) yesterday announced a major reshuffle in some of its main commands, including the Army Strategic Reserves (Kostrad), the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) and the military command in East Timor.Maj. Gen.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The buying sentiment on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) remained strong yesterday despite the drop in prices of number of popular issues in the morning session.The broad-based Composite Index rose by nearly 1.5 points to close the week at 474.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Feminist seminar

Feminist seminar I was horrified, yes, horrified, to read that the U.S. in promoting its own national ideology of naive egalitarianism had organized a feminist seminar at the U.S. Embassy here in Jakarta (The Jakarta Post, July 28, 1994). The article Feminist movement can learn from U.S.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Firm plans dividends

Firm plans dividends JAKARTA (JP): PT Bhuwanatala Indah Permai, a property company, announced here yesterday it will distribute dividends of Rp 20 (0.92 U.S. cent) per share to shareholders from its 1993 after- tax profit of Rp 1.37 billion ($632,942).

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Plan for strict gun control gets a shot in the arm

Plan for strict gun control gets a shot in the armBy Lewa Pardomuan JAKARTA (JP): Leading lawyers and criminologists throw their weight behind the proposal by authorities to tighten the use of fire arms amidst signs of increasing abuses of their use, including in crimes.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Flower, pet exhibition opens

Flower, pet exhibition opens JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja yesterday opened the 12th Flora and Fauna (Flona) Jakarta, an annual two-week exhibition of house plants and pet animals, at the Banteng Square, Central Jakarta.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Sudomo, Siska to carry on with divorce suit

Sudomo, Siska to carry on with divorce suit JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers for both retired admiral Sudomo, and his wife Fransiska Diah Widowati, said their clients had failed to reconcile their differences and will continue with divorce proceedings.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Soeharto to open NAM's ministerial meeting on debt

Soeharto to open NAM's ministerial meeting on debt JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, the current chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), will officially open the group's first ministerial meeting on external debt here today to formulate ways of reducing the debt burdens facing its members.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Joko outlasts Alan as Indonesia Open turns up the heat

Joko outlasts Alan as Indonesia Open turns up the heatBy Hidayat Jati YOGYAKARTA (JP): Top seed Joko Suprianto survived a battle of champions here yesterday as he edged out Olympic gold medalist and title holder Alan Budikusuma to earn a semifinal berth in the Indonesia Open badminton ...

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Officer shoots the wrong man

Officer shoots the wrong man CILEGON, West Java: A sergeant chief is currently under investigation after he reportedly shot an innocent man during a raid on a house he thought was owned by motorcycle thief.He got the wrong house and shot the wrong man, the Banten Regency Police Chief Col.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/PDI activists wants Alex

PDI activists wants Alex Leaders of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) in South Jakarta have said they will support the re-election of Alex Atmasubrata, the current leader of the party's Jakarta chapter.

Sat, 13 Aug 1994

JP/Compassion

CompassionFrom Suara PembaruanHave you been to a Warteg (cheap food stall) for a meal? It is an interesting and relaxed way to enjoy your food, because you don't have to mind your manners. The food is delicious and inexpensive.