Plan to deploy undercover police hailed JAKARTA (JP): A number of bus drivers and passengers fully
supported yesterday a plan to deploy undercover police officers
in an effort to reduce robberies on city buses.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. More ...
Ecstasy trial continues TANGERANG, West Java (JP): The defense lawyers of a woman
being tried for attempting to smuggle 9,000 Ecstasy pills into
the country asked the Tangerang District Court yesterday to drop
the charges against their client. More ...
Where to go in Bandung: Aug. 15, 1996Music and entertainment * Chedi Hotel: Jl. Rancabentang 56-58: Job (Piano), Monday to
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Irven (Guitar), Monday to
Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Mixed voices Accapela singer and
Andi (Pianist), Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 p.m. More ...
Biting back in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): A 58-year-old mother, identified
only as Tbs, and two of her children, aged 32 and 21, have been
taken to court for a biting attack on their neighbor.Their 45-year-old neighbor, Dohar br. More ...
TV Program: Thursday, Aug. 15, 1996 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country
2:35 TV Series: Family Matters
3:05 Children's program: Gerak dan Lagu
3:30 Travel: Last Frontier
4:00 Science Film: Here Comes The Stars
4:30 Sports: Sepak Takraw
4:55 Filler
5:00 Evening News
5:30 Arabic Lessons
... More ...
Gifted children must be indentified early: Experts YOGYAKARTA (JP): Education experts and psychologists agreed at
a conference here yesterday that early identification and proper
education are crucial elements in the development process of
gifted children. More ...
People told to get health insurace JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Heath Sujudi encouraged the public
yesterday to participate in health insurance programs as a way to
cope with rising medical costs. More ...
Where to go Jakarta, for Aug. 15, 1996Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta.
- Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, nightly except
Sundays, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
* Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. More ...
City may operate only mass transports JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to curb congestion on the city's
roads, the administration plans to have only three modes of
public transportation operating in the future; large buses, taxis
and underground trains, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja says. More ...
Germany seeking new partners in Asia The following article is based on a report from a visit to
Germany by 11 Asian journalists including one from The Jakarta
Post. More ...
Hunt for red suspects The speed with which security officers captured the leader of
the Democratic People's Party (PRD), Budiman Sudjatmiko, and
other PRD activists who have been blamed for inciting the July 27
riots is an indication that the authorities are serious about
their crackdown on the ... More ...
Pollution recorder stolen JAKARTA (JP): A thief has stolen an air pollution recorder
worth Rp 10 million (US$4,225) from under Jl. Merdeka Selatan,
Central Jakarta, near the City Hall. More ...
Book bazaar planned in Depok JAKARTA (JP): A book bazaar to commemorate Independence Day is
to be held in the compound of the Ramandha building, Jl. Arief
Rachman Hakim, Depok, from Aug. 18 to Aug. 24.Hundreds of local books will be displayed in the bazaar called
"Gebyar Kemerdekaan". More ...
Time to talk about ethnic ChineseBy Th. Sumartana YOGYAKARTA (JP): It is quite clear that many regard
Confucianism as a religion. And rightly so. It is a religion
because most of its followers seriously believe in it. More ...
RI feared to become Asia's lafgest importer of foodstuffs JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia could become Asia's largest importer
of foodstuffs by the turn of the century if the government does
not take steps to develop agriculture's "on-farm" sector, experts
warn. More ...
Disabled to perform Javanese dances JAKARTA (JP): Disabled children from Krida Yudha Sinalika
Pagerluhur, a school for the disabled in Wonosobo, Central Java,
will perform Javanese dances here this weekend.They will perform the dances at Pondok Indah Mall on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday. More ...
Tell the public the truthFrom MerdekaThe Malaysian government's strict supervision of the sale of
chickens in the market is exemplary. The control is deemed
necessary to prevent the possibility of contamination by
chemicals in chicken feed.It is time for us to protect consumers from bad food. More ...
Action films on TVFrom NeracaTV stations seem to have a predilection for action films to
lure advertisers because this genre of films is said to attract a
great number of viewers. RCTI, for example, presents action films
in its Golden Screen series. More ...
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 14, 1996: --------------------------------------------------------
Shares Close Change Trading Volume
... More ...
General denies rumors of division within ABRI SURABAYA (JP): A senior army general has dismissed rumors of a
division within the Armed Forces as lies spread by irresponsible
groups.Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief of Sociopolitical Affairs Lt. Gen. More ...
Australian TV news I have noticed that Australia TV News coverage (via satellite)
on Indonesia has been tainted with misleading and stubbornly
biased journalistic reporting.For example, the hostage rescue in Irian Jaya was opened with:
"A setback for the Irian Independence Movement... More ...
Indonesian trade mission to go to Eastern Europe JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of company executives are to tour three
Eastern European countries, Poland, Slovakia and Rumania in
September and early October to promote Indonesian exports. More ...
Flood victims trash office MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Townspeople here have a
unique way of expressing how they feel. They say it with trash. More ...
Oposition growing to PRD charges JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights
yesterday joined the chorus opposed to the government's plan to
slap subversion charges on alleged instigators of the July 27
unrest. More ...
Govt urged to liberalize palm oil business JAKARTA (JP): The government should liberalize the palm oil
industry to prepare it to compete on the world market, analysts
said yesterday."Oligopsony, oligopoly and uncertain policy are hampering the
development of our palm oil industries. More ...
24 new police stations set up for public service JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata has
inaugurated the operation of 24 new police stations in the
Greater Jakarta area to meet the increasing needs of the public
for police services.Spokesman Lt. Col. More ...
JSX, ITB sign agreement BANDUNG, East Java (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) and
the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), signed a memorandum of
understanding here yesterday with the aim of promoting students'
awareness of the capital market. More ...
More families to be resettled JAKARTA: The Ministry of Transmigration will soon move 1,200
transmigrant families from the densely populated Java, Madura,
Bali, East and West Nusa Tenggara provinces to the one-million
hectare peat development project site in Central Kalimantan, a
senior ... More ...
Nameless woman In The Jakarta Post of Aug. 10 there was a photo capturing the
members of one of the panel discussions which took place during
the Indonesian Capital Market Conference held in Jakarta last
week. More ...
Unionist says basic rights must be linked to tradeBy Ati Nurbaiti MANILA (JP): Trade unionists in developed countries only want
three social fundamentals linked to trade, the Deputy Chairman of
the Confederation of German Trade Unions said yesterday. More ...
South Korea tops Asian junior fencing c'ships JAKARTA (JP): South Korea won both gold medals on the closing
day of the Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships here
yesterday to emerge as the tournament's overall champion. More ...
New tax incentive issued to stimulate asset revaluation JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad yesterday
cut the income tax rate on capital gains resulting from the
revaluation of corporate assets to a flat rate of 10 percent. More ...
Tension reigns in disputed area DENPASAR, Bali: Tension reigns in the disputed Pecatu tourist
resort development project near here after unidentified people
burned a village security post at midnight Tuesday. More ...
PT Antam, BHP to develop nickel on Gag island JAKARTA (JP): State-owned mining company PT Aneka Tambang
(Antam) has signed a joint-venture agreement with the Broken Hill
Proprietary (BHP) of Australia to conduct a feasibility study on
nickel development on Gag island. More ...
'Coral reefs deteriorate from natural causes' JAKARTA (JP): The quality of coral reefs around the Seribu
Islands in North Jakarta has deteriorated due to natural causes
and not because of pollution, an expert said.Dr. T.M. More ...
Students abroad urged to preserve RI identity JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas stressed
yesterday the need for Indonesian schools abroad to preserve
their students' Indonesian identity. More ...
Arrest escapee's father considers surrender plan JAKARTA (JP): The father of Zarima, the Ecstasy suspect who
escaped police last Friday, is reported to have asked his lawyer
to arrange her hand over to the police. More ...
Franchise law should protect local firms: Amir JAKARTA (JP): Amir Karamoy, consultant, suggested yesterday
that the planned regulation on business franchising should
protect domestic firms' interests. More ...
The Cambodia enigma Recent news items reveal an interesting, if confusing, picture
of Cambodia today. Both happen to have to do with the country's
leading aid donor, Japan. More ...
Fire destroys tire factory MEDAN, North Sumatra: Fire destroyed the province's largest
tire and shoe factory, belonging to PT Industri Karet Deli,
Tuesday, leaving 4,000 workers jobless, Antara reported
yesterday. More ...
Disabled studentsFrom RepublikaThe requirement introduced by Gadjah Mada University in
Yogyakarta in the new academic year discriminates against the
physically handicapped. More ...
Late paper Due to technical problems during the printing process, The
Jakarta Post reached our readers late yesterday. We apologize for
any inconvenience caused. More ...
The stability we desire Security and order appear to have returned to Jakarta
following the "Gray Saturday" incident. This is evident from
Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso's statement that
some security personnel posted in public places will be withdrawn
this week. More ...
Something rotten in Russia There is something rotten in the state of Russia. To waste trillions of rubles and then demonstratively shave
expenses on the inauguration ceremony by nine billion -- this is
no heroic deed, it is not even a move -- this looks like a
caricature of a move. More ...
Logic applicable to general publicBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): I felt very invigorated after reading Stefanus
Haryanto's article in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 8 titled "Logic is
the key to making fair judgments". More ...
Buffaloes to take the plunge BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): Hulu Sungai Utara regent
Suhailin Muchtar has come up with a way to attract foreign
tourists: a swimming contest for buffaloes. More ...
Digital launches product JAKARTA (JP): PT Digital Astra Nusantara, a joint venture
between Digital International Corporation of the United States
and PT Astra Graphia, said yesterday that it is to launch a new
computer product, the Alpha Server 4100, next week.Digital Astra's president, B.T. More ...
Zarima's easy escape The case of Zarima, a television actress suspected of
trafficking the drug Ecstasy, has left many people wondering. The
police succeeded last Thursday in seizing Zarima and 29,667
Ecstasy pills, only to see her escape with ease the following
day. More ...
Tribal people go on gambling PEKANBARU, Riau: The authorities have found it difficult to
eradicate gambling, which is illegal under Indonesian laws, from
the Talang Mamak tribal community.The police said gambling appears to have become part of the
isolated people's culture. More ...
Money forger stands trial MEDAN, North Sumatra: The district court here is trying a 31-
year-old medical student on charges of forging Rp 10,000 bank
notes. More ...
Seribu IslandsFrom MerdekaThe group of nine islands constituting Seribu Islands deserves
the attention of us all, including the Jakarta administration, to
ward off pollution which threatens to submerge the islands. More ...
Dollar rallies against mark and higher in Europe LONDON (UPI): The U.S. dollar rallied against the German mark
yesterday morning following encouraging comments by the
Bundesbank's chief economist and traded higher against all major
European currencies.In London, the U.S. currency was quoted at 1. More ...
Chinese frequently the target of violence: Scholar JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians of Chinese descent, regardless of
economic class, have long been the victims of sporadic violence
because the government has failed to reduce socioeconomic
tension, a scholar said yesterday. More ...
July 27 riots I am certain that most of us regret the black Saturday July 27
riots during which emotions got out of hand and innocent people
became victims. More ...
Palembang rally to be expanded JAKARTA (JP): Beginning this year, the third leg of the
National Rally Championship Series in Palembang, South Sumatra
will change into a three-day event with an additional 100
kilometers of track, organizers announced yesterday. More ...
Maid's murder reenacted TANGERANG, West Java (JP): The Tangerang Police have
reconstructed the murder of a 23-year-old maid.Ropingah, the victim, was allegedly tortured to death by
Managar Sinaga, 39, and his wife, Fransiska Viona, 28, on July
29. More ...
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