AIDS campaigners accept Moslems' stance on condoms JAKARTA (JP): Anti-AIDS campaigners are not overly concerned
about Moslem leaders' rejection of the use of condoms as a means
to check the spread of the disease, saying the ulemas could help
in other ways. More ...
'Pesantren' won't be regulated SURABAYA: The government has denied speculation that thousands
of Islamic boarding schools, known as pesantren, will be
regulated across the nation. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * 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 ...
David Lean Most articles by Ms. Jane Freebury are eye-openers for
prospective viewers of the films discussed. Her latest one on
David Lean (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 6) was no exception. More ...
ASEAN growth areas need govt backing: Kadin JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce
and Industry (Kadin) called on the government yesterday to issue
limited deregulatory measures to support business activities in
the growth areas of ASEAN. More ...
Suspect faces 7 years over murder JAKARTA (JP): A government prosecutor yesterday demanded a
seven-year jail term for a small-time contractor he accused of
complicity in the 1994 murder of impresario Nyo Beng Seng.Prosecutor M. More ...
Singers and Song Contest finalists JAKARTA (JP): Members of the judges' committee of the
Indonesian Teenage Singers and Song Contest l996 have appointed
five young and talented singers as contest finalists.Among the finalists are Manahan Hutauruk from Jakarta, Samsara
Kriswanto and R. More ...
Plan to attract academics to public service supported JAKARTA (JP): A senior government official yesterday came out
in support of a proposal to offer better incentives to holders of
masters and doctorates wanting to pursue careers as teachers or
civil servants. More ...
ASEAN officials divided on dispute settlement mechanism JAKARTA (JP): Senior officials from the Association of
Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) got off to a rocky start
yesterday at their two-day meeting convened to discuss a proposed
ASEAN trade dispute settlement mechanism. More ...
Tourist guides may be regulated JAKARTA (JP): Travel agencies are requesting that guides,
particularly those involved in ecotourism trips, carry permits. More ...
20 gold medals up for grabs on 1st day of PON JAKARTA (JP): Equilibrium is expected to mark the start of the
14th National Games' (PON) medal race, with Yogyakarta likely to
win the first gold medal.Today, the first day of competition, 20 gold medals are up for
grabs in five sports. More ...
Two school students arrested for killing JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested two of four students from a
privately run technical high school yesterday for the beating and
stabbing to death of a student from another private technical
senior high school on Friday. More ...
ASEAN free-trade agenda faces stumbling block JAKARTA (JP): Free trade goals of the Association of Southeast
Asian Nations (ASEAN) received a blow yesterday when Indonesia
and the Philippines insisted on delaying the timetable for the
reduction of tariffs on sensitive farm products, officials ... More ...
Megawati's decision to open new HQ dubbed unlawful JAKARTA (JP): The military has said that the deposed chief of
the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), Megawati Soekarnoputri,
and her supporters do not have the right to carry out political
activities. More ...
'Trade ties with China to be promoted further' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday called on
Indonesian and Chinese businessmen to further promote trade
relationships between the two countries. More ...
Govt to limit land for housing developers JAKARTA (JP): The government will limit the size of land that
can be acquired by housing developers throughout Indonesia
because many of them have purchased land much larger than what
was required for their housing projects, a minister said. More ...
Goenawan, Ali Sadikin questioned JAKARTA (JP): Senior journalist Goenawan Mohamad and former
Jakarta governor Ali Sadikin were questioned yesterday by members
of the Attorney General's Office as witnesses in subversion cases
being built against a group of political activists. More ...
Discipline doesn't payFrom NeracaSince the government launched the National Discipline Movement
recently, I have been trying to discipline myself. But often
being disciplined is not always to your advantage. More ...
Decentralization key to development planning: Minister JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of National Development Planning
Ginandjar Kartasasmita said yesterday that the decentralization
of development planning should be boosted in order to achieve the
objectives of the national development program. More ...
Military stops logging in Timika JAKARTA (JP): The military has ordered PT Kamundan Raya to
stop logging indefinitely for security reasons after 16 of its
employees were kidnapped by separatist rebels last month.Maj. Gen. More ...
PON begins in frenzied ceremony JAKARTA (JP): The 14th National Games (PON) was ignited in a
hectic opening ceremony at the packed Senayan stadium yesterday. More ...
Writing off bad loans The decision of the central bank (Bank Indonesia) to go ahead
with its plan to enforce a mandatory write-off of bad credits
should be welcomed as another effort to ensure the soundness of
banks in the country. More ...
Counting the missing The National Commission on Human Rights is once again being
challenged to spell out the truth and provide proof of the
correctness of its findings. More ...
Drought spreads in Central Java YOGYAKARTA: More than 81,000 residents of Gunungkidul regency
are suffering from a growing drought, Antara reported yesterday. More ...
Golkar lists 850 prospective legislators JAKARTA (JP): The ruling political organization, Golkar, has
provisionally listed its 850 nominees for the House of
Representatives next year. More ...
Ceramic firm's workers stage strike for bonus BEKASI, West Java (JP): Around 350 workers at a ceramic
producer firm, PT Perkasa Primarindo, went on strike here
yesterday demanding full bonuses and transportation allowances. More ...
Gas producers' body holds congress, seminar NUSA DUA, BALI (JP): The Association of Indonesian Gas
Producers opened here yesterday its sixth congress and technical
seminar on gas production in the country. More ...
Road improvementFrom MerdekaBefore the rainy season is here, it would be best if badly
damaged roads in the capital are repaired. Impaired roads in
several areas are just getting worse, and they are fast becoming
an eyesore to passersby. More ...
Thesis and plagiarismFrom KompasIf the younger generation is encouraged by the authorities to
study science and technology for the progress of the nation, many
students ignore the encouragement by playing hooky. Nonetheless,
their desire to become engineers remains strong. More ...
Subway finance proposals to get response soon JAKARTA (JP): Within two months the municipality is expected
to announce its response to finance proposals for the Mass Rapid
Transit subway project from Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in
West Jakarta. More ...
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 9, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume
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Disc antenna at Gading Serpong The installation of the dish antenna in the Gading Serpong
housing complex, Tangerang, was done by PT Palem Sejati with its
head office at Jl. Kedoya Agave, Blok C-VIII/20, West Jakarta,
telephones 5819401-2. More ...
Vaccination drive targets 21.8 million children JAKARTA (JP): The government has prepared extra supplies of
anti-polio vaccine to guarantee that all of the 21.8 million
under-fives in Indonesia will be immunized in the second
nationwide anti-polio drive. More ...
Police chief seeks 'missing list' from rights body JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata wants
the National Commission on Human Rights to hand over its riot
reports, which reportedly contain the identities of the 74 people
who have been missing since the rioting that broke out in ... More ...
Dollar trades higher in Europe LONDON (UPI): The U.S. dollar traded higher across Europe
yesterday morning, as markets anticipated a period of relative
stability due to the absence of major economic data in coming
days.In London, the U.S. currency was quoted at 1. More ...
Soeharto wants to see all rioters brought to court JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto ordered Attorney General
Siggih yesterday to ensure that anyone who broke the law in the
lead-up to or during the July 27 riots in Jakarta is promptly
arraigned. More ...
On Visa card surcharges With reference to Ms. Pauline Sahetapy's letter Visa cards and
surcharges in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 7, 1996, I would like to
share my experience at Mitra Keluarga Hospital. More ...
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