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Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Russians, Saudis meet in final of Independence Cup

Russians, Saudis meet in final of Independence Cup JAKARTA (JP): Saudi Arabia, which narrowly overcame the United Arab Emirates 67-66 here yesterday, will face favorite Russia, lopsided winners earlier in the evening over the South Korean Army team 65-49 in the final of the fifth Independence Cup ...

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Lawyers demand acquittals for Sjahrizal and Bambang

Lawyers demand acquittals for Sjahrizal and Bambang JAKARTA (JP): The lawyers of two former directors of Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) yesterday demanded that their clients be acquitted of corruption charges, saying that the government has already convicted the main culprit.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Bus kills three youths

Bus kills three youths KLATEN, Central Java: Three young motorcyclists were killed when a bus crashed into bikes in Delanggu Village on Sunday.Eyewitnesses said that the youths were racing when they fell on the ascending road.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/The rape of `Jugun Ianfu': A debt of honor for Japan

The rape of `Jugun Ianfu': A debt of honor for JapanBy Marianne Katoppo JAKARTA (JP): The international debt crisis is being discussed extensively these days. Sixty of the so-called poorer countries are burdened by hundreds of billion debt, and urge for a 70 percent reduction.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Coach Crook

Coach CrookFrom RepublikaOn Aug. 9, 1994 I left Pulo Gadung terminal, Jakarta, for Yogyakarta on a Ramayana Bus. I sat at number was 14 and I put my bag underneath the seat. My bus started at the scheduled time and there was nothing extraordinary during the voyage.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Private college forum supports government rule

Private college forum supports government rule JAKARTA (JP): BM-PTSI, a forum of private universities, said yesterday that it fully supports the government's plan to regulate the way private colleges are being administered.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/House should learn from criticisms

House should learn from criticisms JAKARTA (JP): Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Wahono appealed to members yesterday to carry out self-examination in the face of mounting criticisms about its role in Indonesia's democracy.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Mikrolet drivers protest closed-door regulations

Mikrolet drivers protest closed-door regulations JAKARTA (JP): Many of the 12-seat Mikrolet minibuses are protesting the Jakarta chapter Land Transport Owners' Organization (Organda) decision requiring them to install a special door "handle" at one establishment.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Centex's profit falls by 82 percent

Centex's profit falls by 82 percent JAKARTA (JP): PT Century Textile Industry (Centex), a textile manufacturer listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, yesterday reported an 82 percent decline in its after-tax profit to Rp 2.6 billion (US$1.2 million) in the 1993-94 year to April.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/TV stations

TV stations Correction: Yesterday's story entitled Batam to get 2 TV relay stations which appeared on this page erroneously reported that the relay station would be dedicated on Monday. In fact, it will be dedicated today, Tuesday. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/`Growth of cities depend on political power'

`Growth of cities depend on political power' JAKARTA (JP): A scholar said that the boom of Indonesian cities, particularly Jakarta whose population is estimated to reach 30 million over the next 25 years, is closely related to the distribution of political power.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Proposal to raise traffic fines gets mixed reactions

Proposal to raise traffic fines gets mixed reactions JAKARTA (JP): The public had mixed reactions to the city administration's plan to increase traffic fines by up to 100 percent starting this week.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Kedung Ombo farmers excel

Kedung Ombo farmers excel BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Central Javanese farmers from Kedung Ombo who were resettled here have been nominated to win this year's national award as role model transmigrants.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Town of flowers

Town of flowersFrom Berita BuanaIn many stories and articles Bandung has always been referred to as the Town of Flowers. Also Bandung is proudly called "the Paris of Java" and many other glamorous names. Very recently I visited Bandung but I did not see any flowers around.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Cutting remarks from prosecutor in murder case

Cutting remarks from prosecutor in murder case JAKARTA (JP): The prosecutor in the case of the decapitated doctor told the North Jakarta District Court to reject the defense statement of lawyer Bambang Hartono and asked the court to sentence the accused to 10 years in prison.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Bad business for plant sellers at Flona fair

Bad business for plant sellers at Flona fair JAKARTA (JP): Many plants sellers complained that they did not have good sales during the just concluded Flora and Fauna (Flona) exhibition, which was organized by the City Park Agency.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Plywood makers hail Japanese tariff cut

Plywood makers hail Japanese tariff cut JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian plywood exporters yesterday welcomed Japan's plan to lower its import duties on plywood.Sudradjat D.P.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/TV Today

TV TodayTVRI 2:00 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 TV Series: International Family Classic 4:30 Science Program: Blue Planet 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Karya dan Upaya 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Profile of Artists 7:00 Evening News 7:30 ...

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Rivalry for PPP top post intensifies

Rivalry for PPP top post intensifies JAKARTA (JP): Competition for the top spot of the Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP) intensified at the start of the party congress yesterday as internal bickering deteriorated.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/In pursuit of better DPR

In pursuit of better DPR Indonesians have just heard yet another moan of discontent about the way the House of Representatives (DPR) functions. This time the lament was voiced by no less than the Speaker of the DPR, Wahono.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Indonesia opposes marriage between gays

Indonesia opposes marriage between gays JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is opposed to the marriage of two people of the same sex, although the practice could cut the population growth, President Soeharto said yesterday.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Toll road project begins

Toll road project begins UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar launched the construction of another toll road in the city on Monday.The 10.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Satelindo to sell 30,000 GSM telephone lines

Satelindo to sell 30,000 GSM telephone lines JAKARTA (JP): PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo), a satellite and cellular telephone operator, plans to market 30,000 cellular telecommunications lines using the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) by the end of this year.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/1,670 netted in citizenship operation

1,670 netted in citizenship operation East Jakarta mayoralty administration announced yesterday that it netted 1,670 people, including 40 prostitutes, caught traveling without identification documents during a sweep late last week.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/KONI to send 151 athletes to Asiad

KONI to send 151 athletes to Asiad JAKARTA (JP): Amid a Rp 1.4 billion (US$646,050) deficit and after some delay, the national sports governing body (KONI) has decided to send 151 athletes in 23 sports -- including three in non-Olympic events -- to the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima in October.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to rally on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with most issues gaining ground in moderate trading.The broad-based Composite Index closed 2.43 points higher at 507.75 yesterday from 505.32 on Friday.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Developer of property offers new shares

Developer of property offers new shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Duta Pertiwi, a diversified property developer affiliated with the Sinar Mas Group, will offer 25 million new shares, or around 11 percent of its enlarged total of common stocks, in October.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Fire razes shopping center, causing Rp 33 billion in losses

Fire razes shopping center, causing Rp 33 billion in losses JAKARTA (JP): Fire yesterday razed the Cipulir Plaza, a five- story shopping center in Cipulir, South Jakarta, causing financial losses of more than Rp 33 billion (US$15,193,370). No casualties were reported.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Depok terminal

Depok terminalFrom NeracaA few days before the celebration of the 49th anniversary of the Indonesian proclamation of independence, Depok Town Administration launched an operation code named "K3 Operation.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/The Listening Post

The Listening Post * I added TWELVE commas to a paragraph in one student's essay, to increase its readability: * "The development of the wholesale monster crab market continued in 1898, as the number of specialized gourmet restaurants rose to 8, buying 32 tons of seafood each month.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Industrial waste

Industrial wasteFrom Pikiran RakyatWe residents of Cibeureum village, South Cimahi district, Bandung, West Java, are very concerned about the location of PT Cimindi Subur and PT Metro Blue Jean Washing situated at Cempaka village, Andir District.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Democracy new to us: Soeharto

Democracy new to us: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that Indonesia has much to learn about applying modern democracy to cope with its problems.

Tue, 30 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.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/YJI will hold fund raiser

YJI will hold fund raiser An official of the Indonesian Heart Foundation (YJI) said that, in a bid to collect donations from the public, it will sell cards which will enable the holders to get discounts in hospitals, department stores, drug stores and hotels.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Kampung Rambutan bus terminal

Kampung Rambutan bus terminalFrom JayakartaKampung Rambutan bus terminal is prone to criminal acts and violence, particularly at night. The most common crime is hold- ups. Ticket scalpers also make the situation in the terminal inconvenient.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/White sand, good food and Phil Collins

White sand, good food and Phil Collins JAKARTA (JP): Picture this. You're having a seafood barbecue and a few drinks with friends in beach-like surroundings while watching Phil Collins in concert.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Profiles of leading candidates for PPP chairman

Profiles of leading candidates for PPP chairman JAKARTA (JP): With the opening of the congress of the United Development Party (PPP) yesterday, six men have been named as possible candidates for the party's chairmanship.The following is a brief synopsis of each candidate.1.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/41 concessionaires may lose logging rights

41 concessionaires may lose logging rights JAKARTA (JP): Forty one of 108 concessionaires which operate industrial forests under a transmigration scheme (HTI-Trans) will likely lose their annual logging rights.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Klaten awaits Hillary Clinton

Klaten awaits Hillary Clinton KLATEN, Central Java: American First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton is expected to visit here in November -- specifically, the Tegalyoso General Hospital which was built with some American assistance.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Perumka tells people to be more careful

Perumka tells people to be more careful Ismani, head of the Jakarta Operational Area of the state- owned railway company Perumka, reminded people to be careful when crossing the railway tracks because of the automation of railway signs throughout the city.

Tue, 30 Aug 1994

JP/Guest fee

Guest feeFrom Sinar PagiOn July 23, 1994 I went to the State Agency for Civil Service Administration to meet a relative who works in the office. I was told by the security guards to ask the cleaning boy to call my relative to come meet me.