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Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Apportioning the blame for the great failure in Rwanda

Apportioning the blame for the great failure in RwandaBy Jonathan Power LONDON (JP): `Things Fall Apart' was Chihua Achebe's title of his acerbic portrait of post-colonial life in his native Nigeria. An apt title, too, for a large part of the continent today. Rwanda will not be the last.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Many Chinese remain alien

Many Chinese remain alien BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: As many as 1,177 people, or 38 percent of Chinese descendants in the province, have not applied for Indonesian citizenship, an official has said.Head of the socio-political affairs section of the provincial government, A. Azis S.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Myanmar responds to Mons' report

Myanmar responds to Mons' report JAKARTA (JP): The thousands of Myanmar's ethnic Mons currently being accommodated at refugee camps along the Thai border cannot be classified as refugees but rather "economic migrants", Myanmar Ambassador to Indonesia says.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/British TV body suspends RI forestry commercials

British TV body suspends RI forestry commercials JAKARTA (JP): The Independent Television Commission (ITC) of Britain has suspended controversial commercials paid for by the Indonesian Forestry Community (MPI), following complaints from a number of viewers and environmental groups, an ...

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/CROSSWORD

CROSSWORDDue to technical problems, we did not receive the Crossword Puzzle from the publisher for today's edition. We regret any inconvenience it may cause to our readers. -- Editor.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Pomposity (2)

Pomposity (2)From RepublikaThe issue of the Arqam movement which has been in the news for some time, has drawn a number of comments from the society.Obviously each comment is based on different argument.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Civil war may tear E. Timor if troops withdrawn: Military

Civil war may tear E. Timor if troops withdrawn: Military DILI, East Timor (JP): The military gave a warning Saturday that East Timor would be riddled by a civil war if the government bowed to foreign pressure to withdraw its troops from the territory.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Indonesia reaps four titles at Indonesia Open badminton meet

Indonesia reaps four titles at Indonesia Open badminton meetBy Hidayat Jati YOGYAKARTA (JP): Indonesia seized four titles at the 1994 RCTI Indonesian Open while the men's doubles All-Indonesian final achieved a milestone, delivering the tourney's best match here yesterday.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Police arrest 22 in raid on gambling related activities

Police arrest 22 in raid on gambling related activities JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested 22 people in two separate gambling raids over the weekend.Lt. Col.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Hanoi studies RI anti-poverty fight

Hanoi studies RI anti-poverty fight JAKARTA (JP): Vietnam is studying Indonesia's way of fighting poverty to complement its own program to improve the life of more than 20 million people living below the poverty line in the country.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Govt to issue measures to narrow economic gap

Govt to issue measures to narrow economic gap BANDUNG (JP): The government promised on Saturday to introduce more measures to narrow gaps between the rich and the poor and to alleviate absolute poverty.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/RI hopes to mine 5 badminton golds in Hiroshima

RI hopes to mine 5 badminton golds in Hiroshima JAKARTA (JP): Badminton competitions looks to be the Indonesian team's gold mine at the Hiroshima's Asian Games, with national top shuttlers favored to scoop five out of seven titles up for grabs, a sport expert says.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Govt must boost political education

Govt must boost political education JAKARTA (JP): The government's current drive to promote human resource development should go beyond simply improving people's skills and cover also their political awareness, intellectuals say.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Kraton festival opens in Yogya amid great fanfare

Kraton festival opens in Yogya amid great fanfare JAKARTA (JP): A grand and colorful festival involving seven royal houses of Java was opened in Yogyakarta on Saturday.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/SBSI chief detained for inciting violence

SBSI chief detained for inciting violence JAKARTA (JP): Police have detained Muchtar Pakpahan, the chairman of the outlawed Indonesian Prosperous Workers Union (SBSI), on charges of inciting violence, his colleagues said.Muchtar was picked up from his home on Jl.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Metareum gets strong backing

Metareum gets strong backing BANDUNG, West Java: The West Java chapter of the Moslem- oriented United Development Party (PPP) affirmed yesterday they would rally behind Ismail Hasan Metareum's bid to seek re- election as party chairman.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Pomposity (1)

Pomposity (1)From RepublikaI was taken aback by K. H. Hasan Basri's statement concerning Darul Arqam (Republika, Aug. 10, 1994). K. H. Hasan Basri, who is Chairman of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI), said "... wearing turbans, they thought they were great ulemas.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/A Yankee on the run sent home

A Yankee on the run sent home JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian immigration authorities have deported an American citizen who has been on the United States wanted list for a major fraud case since March 1993.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Haryanto reiterates no hike in fares of public transport

Haryanto reiterates no hike in fares of public transport JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto has reiterated that there will be no increase in the fares of public transit vehicles this year.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Rainbow Hills is developing US$150m resort

Rainbow Hills is developing US$150m resort BOGOR, West Java (JP): PT Rainbow Hills Development on Saturday started the construction of a five-star Sheraton hotel near its sport, leisure and residential resort currently being built at Citeureup, about 40 kilometers south of Jakarta.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Women's emancipation in RI may be on the wrong track

Women's emancipation in RI may be on the wrong track JAKARTA (JP): Women's emancipation in Indonesia may be on the wrong track as it is giving greater emphasis to women's participation as workers rather than access to the decision- making process, according to an activist.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Water firms will issue bonds to finance projects

Water firms will issue bonds to finance projects JAKARTA (JP): Two state-owned water companies, one in Bogor, West Java, and the other in Surabaya, East Java, plan to offer bonds to the public next year to raise funds for water purification projects.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Home-made guns confiscated

Home-made guns confiscated PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Police in Central Lampung have seized two home-made rifles and arrested the two people they believe are the owners.Spokesman for the southern Sumatra police command, Second Lt.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/A different view of civil war in Yemen

A different view of civil war in YemenBy Mohamed H. Heikal This is the first of two articles examining the civil war in Yemen. CAIRO: The recent internecine battles that raged in Yemen were depicted as scenes from a civil war between the northern and southern sides of Yemen.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Surjadi receives best village heads

Surjadi receives best village heads Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has said the visiting best village heads from the country's 27 provinces should see Jakarta in a more balanced way, weighing the metropolis' negative and positive sides, and hence not readily condoning their residents moving to the ...

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Economic reforms spur rapid growth for India

Economic reforms spur rapid growth for India India's erstwhile reputation as a country of vast but largely unfulfilled potential has been swept aside by a comprehensive program of economic liberalization.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Biggest asset owners

Biggest asset owners Much has been said and discussed previously about the increasingly high concentration of asset ownership and market power in the hands of large business groups in Indonesia and the implications for economic efficiency and even political stability.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Damri operates 27 airport buses

Damri operates 27 airport buses The state-owned bus company (Damri) operates 27 new busses to cater to the public's escalating demand on economic transportation to and from the Soekarno-Hatta international airport.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Ulemas asked to preach about family planning

Ulemas asked to preach about family planning JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Population Haryono Suyono is encouraging religious leaders to help the government promote its "prosperous family movement" campaign.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Lippobank's profit rises

Lippobank's profit rises JAKARTA (JP): PT Lippobank, an affiliate of the Lippo Group, has reported a 52.6 percent increase in after-tax profit to Rp 31.1 billion (US$14.32 million) during the first six months of this year over the same period of last year.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Students Quiz 3:05 Riang Ria 3:20 Soccer: Independence Cup Final (live from Surabaya) 5:30 Regional News 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings: Buddhism 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series: Van der Valk ...

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Human rights

Human rights Millions of Indonesians were killed during the Portuguese, British, Dutch and Japanese bloody 450-year occupation. Fortunately, Soekarno and his compatriot Hatta ended the era when he declared national independence in his home on Aug. 17, 1945.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Weekly Stock Exchange Review

Weekly Stock Exchange Review JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on most counters advanced towards the middle and end of last week after dipping due to profit- taking on Monday.Despite heavy selling, two newcomers which were listed on Monday -- Bank Rama and Wicaksana -- performed better than expected.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Timor prisoners may get clemency

Timor prisoners may get clemency SEMARANG, Central Java: Four political prisoners from East Timor serving hefty jail terms in the Kedungpane prison here may receive clemency from the government.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/RI raises diplomatic ties with South Africa

RI raises diplomatic ties with South Africa JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has raised its diplomatic ties with South Africa to a full ambassadorial level although both counties have yet to appoint their respective official ambassadors.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Helpful Garuda

Helpful Garuda I was traveling on a Garuda Airlines flight from Manado to Jakarta, which stops in Ujungpandang. Since I had been on a short business visit to Manado, I was carrying only hand baggage, which consisted of my briefcase and traveling bag.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Tips on how to change CorelDRAW!'s default font

Tips on how to change CorelDRAW!'s default font JAKARTA (JP): Each of us has a different preference as to the font and font size that we want to create our documents with. In most word processing programs, the default is Times or TimesNewRoman.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Soeharto wants comprehensive debt solution

Soeharto wants comprehensive debt solution JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called over the weekend for a comprehensive and final solution for dealing with the crippling debt of developing countries.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Dharma Wanita awards scholarships

Dharma Wanita awards scholarships The Dharma Wanita women's organization of the Ministry of Social Services has granted scholarships to 184 students from the less privileged groups of the society.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Research culture a must in Asia, scientist says

Research culture a must in Asia, scientist saysBy Samsudin Berlian SINGAPORE (JP): If Asia wants significant achievements in scientific fields what must be done?Send the brightest students to the West to learn everything, bring them back and send them running in high gear? Or, build scientific ...

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/In new move, NU seeks ban on Al Arqam

In new move, NU seeks ban on Al Arqam JAKARTA (JP): Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) withdrew its support for the controversial Al Arqam movement Saturday, joining hands with the Ulemas Council (MUI) in seeking the ban of the Malaysian- based movement.K.H.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Cow crossing

Cow crossingFrom Media IndonesiaOn Saturday July 30 at around 11 a.m. we had a startling experience.Just when we were heading to the Balaraja off ramp, a cow suddenly crossed the toll road. Imagine the screeching from the cars traveling between 70 to 100 kilometer per hour.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Five day week

Five day weekFrom Berita BuanaOn behalf of the people in Jambi, we appeal to the government to review its decision to give civil servants Saturdays off, which goes into effect this month.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/CorelDRAW! 5.0: Powerful but more demanding

CorelDRAW! 5.0: Powerful but more demandingBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Although typically there's a lot that one can do in a year's time, it might not be the case when it comes to improving an already superb software program.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Independence Day celebrations bring cheer to Jakartans

Independence Day celebrations bring cheer to JakartansBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): In the increasingly tumultuous bustle of city life, the annual activities of the Aug. 17 Independence Day celebrations provide a welcomed respite for many Jakarta residents.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/RI set to assist in debt management

RI set to assist in debt management JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister of Economy and Finance Saleh Afiff said here yesterday that Indonesia is ready to provide technical assistance to help the least developed countries (LDCs) manage their debts.

Mon, 15 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.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/S. Korea-RI economic ties rapidly expanding

S. Korea-RI economic ties rapidly expanding JAKARTA (JP): The South Korean Ambassador here, Kyung Chul- kim, foresees a further deepening and broadening of bilateral economic cooperation with Indonesia due to the high degree of complementarity in the resource endowment of the two countries.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/E. Java PDI has new chair

E. Java PDI has new chair JAKARTA: The central board of executives of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) chose Sucipto Saturday as the new chairman of the party's East Java chapter.

Mon, 15 Aug 1994

JP/Pollution

Pollution As an expatriate there are many new customs and ways one tries to get used to in another country. Indonesia is certainly no exception. There is one aspect of Indonesia that I simply cannot understand -- the pollution. It is rampant and everywhere.