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Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Fire destroys Lampung forest

Fire destroys Lampung forest BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Fire razed some 2,000 hectares of forest in the Mesuji district in North Lampung this week.A.S.M. Panjaitan, the Lampung Forestry Chief, said the fire has caused financial losses exceeding Rp 4 billion ($1.9 million).

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Organda insists on raising fares for public transit

Organda insists on raising fares for public transit JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Chapter of Public Transport Owners' Organization (Organda DKI) has insisted on its proposal for an increase in the fares of public transit vehicles despite the government's strong objection towards the proposal.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Expo by 49 artists marks Independence anniversary

Expo by 49 artists marks Independence anniversary JAKARTA (JP): Highlighting the 49th anniversary of Indonesia's independence, Edwin's Gallery holds a ten-day exhibition to last until Sunday evening, presenting realistic, surrealistic, expressionistic and abstract works of 49 local painters.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Young Designers Contest 1994: In search of distinction

Young Designers Contest 1994: In search of distinctionBy Dini Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Fashion designers from Europe and North America are looking to "the Orient" for inspiration.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/EasyCall

EasyCall In response to Mr. Ahmad Sidik's comments regarding his service from PT. Telematrixindo (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 10, 1994) we wish to comment as follows:First, we apologize to Mr. Sidik for any inconvenience which may have been caused.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Unqualified opinion for Pertamina from BPKP

Unqualified opinion for Pertamina from BPKP JAKARTA (JP): The Government Audit Agency (BPKP) yesterday awarded an 'unqualified' opinion on the 1992-93 financial statement of the state oil company Pertamina, making it the fifth such opinion in the last five years.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Aussie, RI ministers to meet on economy

Aussie, RI ministers to meet on economy JAKARTA (JP): Four Indonesian and five Australian ministers will meet in Canberra next week to advance the bilateral economic agenda for the next two years, a spokesman for the Australian Ministry for Foreign Affairs said yesterday.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/12 top crossers in Bandung race

12 top crossers in Bandung race JAKARTA (JP): The international motorcross championship series will resume on Aug. 27-28 in Bandung, West Java, where 12 world- beaters are pitted against local riders.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/AT&T awarded contracts

AT&T awarded contracts JAKARTA (JP): PT Telkom, the state-owned domestic telecommunication company, has awarded four contracts worth more than US$100 million to AT&T of the United States for the supply and installation of digital switching and transmission equipment, fiber optic cables and ...

Fri, 19 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.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Alatas denies inviting Taiwan's president to APEC

Alatas denies inviting Taiwan's president to APEC JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas yesterday denied reports that Indonesia has invited Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Meeting scheduled for November.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Tight security for female convicts

Tight security for female convicts AMBON, Maluku: The local authorities have ruled out building separate jails for its few women convicts. Instead, they are providing tight security for them to protect them against harassment from men inmates.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Angkot transport in Bandung

Angkot transport in BandungFrom Pikiran RakyatOn the morning of Aug. 8, my 18-year daughter rode the popular Angkot public transport car from Karapitan to Merdeka road in Bandung.

Fri, 19 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.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Confusing signals

Confusing signals Set against the spirit of deregulation which has long been the hallmark of the Indonesian government, the recent official comments on the protection of petrochemical plants are ringing out confusing signals.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Convicts pass school exams

Convicts pass school exams MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Twenty-nine inmates of the Mataram Correctional Institution recently passed their examinations to obtain the equivalent of a primary school diploma.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Ten pro-democracy students to be released

Ten pro-democracy students to be released JAKARTA (JP): Ten students jailed on charges of insulting President Soeharto will soon be released by order of the Supreme Court, their lawyers said yesterday.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/The Listening Post

The Listening Post * The "Car Guys" are back! American talk radio is a rich and vibrant aspect of the culture; it is practical and crazy, funny and insightful. It can outrage you or lend a sympathetic ear, as you pour out your troubles to a million listeners.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Kalijodoh brothels closed

Kalijodoh brothels closed The West Jakarta administration have closed 29 brothels at the Kalijodoh, unauthorized redlight district as part of the city administration sponsored campaign against prostitution.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Jakarta's PPP chapter gives its support to Ismail Hasan

Jakarta's PPP chapter gives its support to Ismail Hasan JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta chapter of the United Development Party (PPP) yesterday announced its support for the candidacy of the party's incumbent chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum, for the upcoming election that will take place in Jakarta this ...

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/No Paper

No PaperIn observance of Prophet Muhammad's birthday The Jakarta Post will not appear tomorrow. The Post will resume publication on Monday.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/NU offers to bring Arqam into its fold in case of ban

NU offers to bring Arqam into its fold in case of ban JAKARTA (JP): Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia's largest Moslem organization, has offered to bring Al Arqam into its fold if the government bans the Malaysia-based Islamic movement.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/The Koreans have yet to reach settlement

The Koreans have yet to reach settlement The Jakarta Post Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin analyses and comments on the initial agreement attained by North Korea and the United States after their third round of high-level talks in Geneva last week.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Indonesia likely to give Asian Games soccer a miss

Indonesia likely to give Asian Games soccer a miss JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia appears poised to bail out of the soccer competition of the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima, Japan this October.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Govt wants returning workers to use Damri bus

Govt wants returning workers to use Damri bus JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Manpower is urging Indonesian workers returning from work assignments abroad, especially women, to use a special bus fleet provided by the state transportation company PT Damri.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Cartoon: I'm Telling 3:05 Science Film: Langka dan Unik 3:30 TV Series: Wars in Peace 4:00 Students' Quiz 4:30 Flora & Fauna 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Cultural Program 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 7:00 ...

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Stolen goods

Stolen goodsFrom PelitaA robbery took place on Friday, July 22, 1994 when nobody was at home during the day. By applying a sophisticated technique, you robbers were able to break the padlock on my gate in the housing complex of the Department of Social Affairs in Bumi Bintaro.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Tansil to appeal against corruption indictment

Tansil to appeal against corruption indictment JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Eddy Tansil plans to appeal the 17- year prison term handed to him by a Jakarta court last week for swindling the government out of $448 million, his lawyers said yesterday.F.X.L.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/1800 families relocated for container terminal plan

1800 families relocated for container terminal plan JAKARTA (JP): Nearly 1,800 families from the 9,037 in the North Koja subdistrict, North Jakarta have been relocated to pave the way for the construction of the new container terminal.S.J.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Indonesia will continue forestry ads overseas

Indonesia will continue forestry ads overseas JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forestry Community (MPI) will continue advertising in other countries to inform people of Indonesia's sustainable forestry development, in spite of a recent suspension of television commercials in Britain.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Matori makes scathing attack on PPP leader

Matori makes scathing attack on PPP leader JAKARTA (JP): United Development Party (PPP) Secretary General Matori Abdul Djalil -- with an eye on the party leadership -- made a scathing attack yesterday on incumbent chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum, saying that the party's poor showing in the ...

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Final try out for sepak takraw

Final try out for sepak takraw JAKARTA (JP): The national sepak takraw team will leave for Thailand tomorrow for a series of friendly matches which serve as the final try out prior to the Asian Games in Hiroshima, Japan in October.Coach Aris Medeng said yesterday that during the Aug.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Film Week

Film Week I would like to reply to a couple of questions raised by Mr. Gus Kairupan in his article: Indonesians experience delightful encounter with American art songs (Aug. 11, 1994).

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Climbers saved from forest fire

Climbers saved from forest fire SALATIGA, Central Java: Search and Rescue (SAR) officers have saved nine hikers and their two guides who were trapped in a raging forest fire on the slopes of Mt. Merbabu.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/HK firm gets stake in Bakrie & Brothers

HK firm gets stake in Bakrie & BrothersBy Frits H. Pangemanan HONG KONG (JP): AIG Investment Corp. (Asia) Ltd., a Hong Kong financial company, signed an agreement here yesterday to purchase PT Bakrie & Brothers shares worth US$125 million to support the latter's expansion programs.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Gas station owners not informed of relocation plan

Gas station owners not informed of relocation plan JAKARTA (JP): An executive of the gas station owners' association said that the union has not received official notice from the city administration about the planned relocation of gas stations which occupy areas formerly designated for use as ...

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Bush to visit RI

Bush to visit RI JAKARTA (JP): Former United States President George Bush will visit Indonesia following the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum leaders meeting to address regional economic and political issues, says an executive of the U.S.-based Citibank.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/A Letter from Australia: `Bahasa' is popular in Australia

A Letter from Australia: `Bahasa' is popular in Australia "I write this column in a hope that we will increase our understanding of each other. It is essential for us, as neighbors, to be friends in the region.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Mass fumigation for dengue planned

Mass fumigation for dengue planned The Central Jakarta Health Office will carry out a mass fumigation in six districts the mayoralty in November for free to prevent the spread of hemorrhagic dengue fever in line with the increasing number of victims in the past six months.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Sempati to use Garuda's service facilities

Sempati to use Garuda's service facilities JAKARTA (JP): The privately-owned Sempati Air will utilize the maintenance facilities of state-owned Garuda Indonesia under a memorandum of understanding signed by the two companies here yesterday.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices closed generally higher on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday, with most issues gaining ground in a light trading.The broad-based Composite Index closed 9.28 points higher at 492.87 yesterday, as compared to 483.59 on Tuesday.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/The government gives hope to convicts serving life-terms

The government gives hope to convicts serving life-terms JAKARTA (JP): The government's move to give prisoners serving life sentences the chance to redeem themselves and regain their freedom is being hailed by a member of the National Commission on Human Rights.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Vehicular terrorism

Vehicular terrorismFrom Sinar PagiOn Aug. 11, at about 5 p.m., I was riding a motorbike on my way from the Education and Cultural Ministry to Kelapa Gading Permai in Northern Jakarta.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Making an apology

Making an apology I would hereby like to make an apology to the organizers and members of BHH Harriers 2, whom I mentioned in my letter printed on Aug. 8, 1994. My letter was written in haste immediately after the run, and it was my mistake that I did not check the facts.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Kazakhstan's foreign minister begins two day visit

Kazakhstan's foreign minister begins two day visit JAKARTA (JP): Foreign Minister Kanat Saudabayev of Kazakhstan arrived at Halim Perdanakusuma airport last night to begin a two- day visit to Indonesia.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/UNPAR choir at Erasmus Huis

UNPAR choir at Erasmus Huis The Bandung-based Parahyangan University (UNPAR) choir will present a special concert at the Erasmus Huis on Saturday and Sunday.The concert will feature a Capella classical music compositions written by Romantic composers such as Anton Bruckner, Camille Saint Saens, C.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/E. Timor history lesson on trial

E. Timor history lesson on trial DILI, East Timor: Primary and high schools in the province this year begin learning the history of East Timor as a supplement to Indonesian history.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/121 city officials brought under heel

121 city officials brought under heel Governor Surjadi Soedirdja announced that he has dismissed 19 city officials and sternly punished 102 others for various violations.The governor made the announcement at a flag raising ceremony marking Independence Day at City Hall on Tuesday.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Woman caterer wanted over food poisoning

Woman caterer wanted over food poisoning JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta police are still searching for a female caterer who provided meals believed to have caused an outbreak of food poisoning among workers of PT Charoen Pokphand Indonesia on Wednesday."We are still looking for the woman," Lt. Col.

Fri, 19 Aug 1994

JP/Punish sex workers

Punish sex workersFrom NeracaI fully support the police's measures to curb the sex business and gambling activities in large cities like Jakarta, Bandung and Semarang and also in Bali. Such businesses always have a negative impact which ultimately leads to crime.