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Mon, 09 Oct 1995
Mt. Merapi attracts world's scientists
Mt. Merapi attracts world's scientists YOGYAKARTA (JP): Mt. Merapi, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, has come under the scrutiny of the world's leading scientists."Six countries are involved in monitoring the volcano and doing experiments on Merapi where they have installed their...
Mon, 09 Oct 1995
Mob terrorizes councilor, family in Surabaya
Mob terrorizes councilor, family in Surabaya JAKARTA (JP): Legislator Mohammad Mansur of the United Development Party (PPP) is calling for an immediate and thorough police investigation of possible "third party" involvement in a mob which attacked the home of a city councilor in Surabaya.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995
Students arrested for alleged rape
Students arrested for alleged rape JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested six students for the alleged rape of a classmate, an officer said Saturday.An officer of the Tambora Police sub-precinct, West Jakarta, said that the six were identified only as Ad, Bd, Al, Lo, Fr and Dn, while the victim was...
Mon, 09 Oct 1995
Inco to buy more metal
Inco to buy more metal NEW YORK (Reuter): Inco Ltd., the Canadian nickel producer, said it will have to buy more metal on the LME because of its production shortfall in the third quarter.Inco said earlier today its third quarter nickel production was 12 million pounds or 5,443 tons lower than...
Mon, 09 Oct 1995
AT&T to assist Telkom
AT&T to assist Telkom JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned telecommunication company PT Telkom has signed a memorandum of understanding with AT&T of the United States for the development of long distance networks, Telkom's spokesman Gandjar Nugraha said over the weekend.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995
RI to buy rice from Taiwan
RI to buy rice from Taiwan TAIPEI (DPA): Indonesia, with its rice harvest hit by drought, has asked to buy 300,000 tons of rice from Taiwan, the Council of Agriculture (COA) said.The COA said Taiwan has agreed to sell Indonesia 50,000 tons, with the possibility of another 50,000 tons later.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995
Japan, RI cooperate
Japan, RI cooperate JAKARTA (JP): Japan has agreed to help Indonesia improve the living standards of farmers in some areas through the improvement of technology and agricultural management.The agreement of cooperation was signed here on Friday by deputy chairman for economic affairs of the National...
Mon, 09 Oct 1995
Officers demolish makeshift guard stations in Koja
Officers demolish makeshift guard stations in Koja JAKARTA (JP): Security officers forcefully entered the Koja Utara area on Saturday and demolished residents' makeshift guard stations and tightly guarded the project site.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995
The headache of a wrong number
The headache of a wrong number JAKARTA (JP): Dialing a phone number in Jakarta often ends in frustration and can also end up in a conversation with someone you don't know.One morning a neighbor of mine had to rush to answer the phone at 5:30 a.m. when she was still in the bathroom.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995
'Always Traveling' exhibit by Dutch architects
'Always Traveling' exhibit by Dutch architectsBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): While composers and choreographers discussed the issue of multiculturalism at Art Summit 1995 between Sept. 27 and 28, an exhibition held at the Erasmus Huis in Jakarta quietly addressed the diversity of architecture in...
Sun, 08 Oct 1995
Earthquake kills over 70 in Jambi
Earthquake kills over 70 in Jambi JAKARTA (JP): At least 70 people were killed following a powerful earthquake that struck Kerinci, a regency in the western part of Jambi province shortly after 1 a.m. yesterday.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995
Four arrested for roles in brutal Ciracas killing
Four arrested for roles in brutal Ciracas killing JAKARTA (JP): City Police have arrested a 47-year-old man along with his teenage son and two nephews for their alleged roles in the brutal killing of a housewife and her three children in Ciracas, East Jakarta.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995
China maintains supremacy in Asian shooting tourney
China maintains supremacy in Asian shooting tourney JAKARTA (JP): Xiau Jun inspired China's golden triple as the defending champion team prepared a victory celebration at the eighth Asian Shooting Championships here yesterday.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995
Spa article
Spa article About a month after my article on Bali spas was printed in The Jakarta Post (Aug. 13, 1995), Nusa Dua Spa called me about a correction for the story. The traditional herb factory which cooperated with the spa is not Mustika Ratu, but Sari Ayu of Martha Tilaar.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995
Olympic ambition a rocky road for Indonesian athlete
Olympic ambition a rocky road for Indonesian athleteBy David Chung SABAE, Japan (Kyodo): In his native Indonesia, his Moslem countrymen bow down for prayer five times a day. But when Jonathan Sianturi takes to the floor at a gymnastics competition, he prays six times -- once for each apparatus.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995
Southeast Asia to close off nuclear option?
Southeast Asia to close off nuclear option? Mazen Nagi examines Southeast Asia's moves towards the implementation of a nuclear weapons free zone. The first step to a Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (ZOPFAN) would be the declaration of a "Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapons Free Zone", one of the...
Sun, 08 Oct 1995
Frivolous fashions dominate Femina competition
Frivolous fashions dominate Femina competitionText and photos by Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): "Fashion is either good taste, bad taste, or no taste," said Singaporean designer Thomas Wee at the 1995 Lomba Perancang Mode, or Fashion Designer Competition.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995
Madurese carvings span five admirable centuries
Madurese carvings span five admirable centuriesText and photo by Putu Wirata MADURA, East Java (JP): Madura, a small island off East Java, now in the throes of development fever as support poles are driven into the ground for the Surabaya-Madura bridge, is gearing up for industrialization.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995
Money means many things to collectors
Money means many things to collectors Katalog Uang Kertas Nusantara 1995 (Catalog of the Banknotes of the Indonesian Archipelago 1995) Compiled by Lo Khing Kiong, et al Published by Astra Mitreka, Surabaya 265 pages JAKARTA (JP): The launching of the new Rp 50,000 and Rp 20,000 banknotes on Aug.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995
LBH faces litmus test of democracy
LBH faces litmus test of democracyBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): It is always easier to say something than to actually do it.The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), which continually underlines the need for democracy, is facing strong criticism for being "undemocratic".
Sun, 08 Oct 1995
Guess What?
Guess What? Top model Vera Kinan is expecting a baby boy.Vera, who is now eight months into pregnancy, told The Jakarta Post at the grand opening of Anaturale gift shop in Kemang, South Jakarta last week, that she has prepared a room for the baby due late this month.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995
Rafflesia Arnoldi
Rafflesia Arnoldi I looked in vain for a correction concerning the pictures accompanying the Oct. 3 environment feature. These pictures were of an Amorphophallus in Kebun Raya Bogor. I saw it some years ago.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995
Magic Johnson tour hits snag
Magic Johnson tour hits snag MANILA (Reuter): Earvin "Magic" Johnson's plans to play basketball in the Philippines hit a snag after immigration authorities said he must secure a permit before being allowed into Manila, officials said yesterday.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 7:00 a.m. Morning News 7:30 Healthy and Fit with Berty Tilarso 7:40 TV Series: Space Keteers 8:05 Children's Program 8:35 Children's Stories 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Music 10:45 Youth Program 11:15 Make-up 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang Ke Gelanggang 12:45 p.m.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995
Istiqlal festival reflects nation's adherence to religious values
Istiqlal festival reflects nation's adherence to religious valuesText and photos by Mulkan Salmona JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is still in a festive mood. In August the nation held exuberant celebrations to mark its golden anniversary, which fell on Aug. 17.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995
Free and active foreign policy
Free and active foreign policy With reference to your news item on page two of The Jakarta Post on Oct. 5, 1995, entitled, "free and active foreign policy no longer relevant", I would like to make the following comment:All academics aside, for a person who keenly observes the happenings of the...
Sun, 08 Oct 1995
The magic power of precious stones
The magic power of precious stonesBy Roland M. Sutrisno JAKARTA (JP): From theologians to trash collectors share a belief in the magic power of certain precious stones. Indonesians wear various stones in their rings, bracelets, earrings, belts, brooches and tie clips.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995
Driving in Jakarta easy compared to outside city
Driving in Jakarta easy compared to outside cityBy June Frances JAKARTA (JP): This is Asia and early last year I was new to it. From a perch above the Selamat Datang statue in Central Jakarta, I watched the cars wind around and round, maybe eight deep where only four lanes were marked.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995
Scottish band's show comes up 'Wet Wet Wet' all over
Scottish band's show comes up 'Wet Wet Wet' all overBy Meydiatama Soerjadiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Wet Wet Wet was the band, wet was the weather but dry was the show.Though their musicianship was impressive and their songs pleasant, their show lacked much of the persona which has escalated the group...
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 6, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,800 -450 32,500 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,075 0...
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
Rodamco invests in Asia
Rodamco invests in Asia ROTTERDAM (Reuter): Property fund Rodamco NV said it had invested a total of more than 155 million guilders in two acquisitions in the Philippines and Thailand.In the Philippines, Rodamco acquired a 20 percent stake in an office building which is being built in Manila.
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
Pact on worker training
Pact on worker training JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Public Works Radinal Mochtar and Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief signed a five-year cooperation agreement here yesterday to improve the quality of workers in the construction industry.
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
Three killed in road accident
Three killed in road accident GROBOGAN, Central Java: Three people were killed and eight badly injured when a bus they were traveling in hit a tree at the Ketiang village near here this week.Killed in the accident were two passengers and the Usaha Jaya bus conductor, police said.First Lt.
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
Balikpapan talks aim to ease tension in S. China Sea
Balikpapan talks aim to ease tension in S. China Sea JAKARTA (JP): Senior government officials and experts from 11 countries will meet in the East Kalimantan city of Balikpapan next week to hammer out cooperation programs concerning the geographically strategic South China Sea.
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
Swiss company opens up turbine workshop here
Swiss company opens up turbine workshop here CIKAMPEK, West Java (JP): PT Hickham Indonesia, a subsidiary of Sulzer Turbo Ltd. of Switzerland, opened a turbine repair and reconditioning center in Cikampek, West Java yesterday.
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
Danish company wins $149m cement projects
Danish company wins $149m cement projects JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned cement companies PT Semen Gresik and PT Semen Padang awarded two contracts worth US$149.1 million yesterday to F.L. Smidth-Fuller Engineering of Denmark to build cement plants in East Java and West Sumatra.
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
Kartika promises no forced layoffs
Kartika promises no forced layoffs JAKARTA (JP): The management of Hotel Kartika Plaza promised yesterday that it will not fire any workers as the hotel closes for as long as three years for major renovations. However, the hotel is offering strong financial incentives to anyone willing to resign.
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
East Asian nations agree to protect RI workers
East Asian nations agree to protect RI workers JAKARTA (JP): Governments in South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong have agreed to formally provide legal protection to Indonesians working in their countries, a senior official of the Ministry of Manpower said.
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Force Five Danguard Ace 3:05 Sports 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music Program: Jazz 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dian Rana 8:05 TV Drama: Hati Yang Mendua 9:00 World News 9:30 Music: Rona Nusantara...
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
HKBP clerics convene while rivals stage protests
HKBP clerics convene while rivals stage protests JAKARTA (JP): The chronic internal conflicts of the Toba-Batak Protestant Church flared up again yesterday, with opposing camps trading threats of ex-communication and boycotts.
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
Student brawls
Student brawlsFrom Media IndonesiaGrowing recalcitrancy and extreme wickedness bordering on crime in many students are causes for great concern to most Jakartans. If the problem continues unabated we might have an even more disastrous situation on hand.
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
Diarrhea hits Atauro
Diarrhea hits Atauro DILI, East Timor (JP): More than 185 people have been hospitalized in an outbreak of diarrhea on the Atauro Island, about 15 kilometers north of here, a local official said yesterday.Chief of the local health office Rustam S.
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
Vendors protest against demolition
Vendors protest against demolition BEKASI (JP): At least 150 street vendors of the Pondok Gede market staged a protest yesterday against the demolition of their makeshift kiosks by the authorities earlier the same day.
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
Strenghten ties between Jakarta, W. Java: Surjadi
Strenghten ties between Jakarta, W. Java: Surjadi JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja says that the cooperation between Jakarta and West Java should be improved to coordinate developments in the two regions.
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.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.
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
Indonesians flock to U.S. universities
Indonesians flock to U.S. universities JAKARTA (JP): The number of Indonesians studying in American universities continues to increase.Since 1993, the number has increased 7.5 percent, said Kay Ikranagara, executive director of The International Education Foundation.
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
City falls short of foreigner tax target
City falls short of foreigner tax target JAKARTA (JP): The operation to collect overdue foreigners' tax launched by the city administration has so far collected only Rp 65.5 million (US$29,772), far below the target of Rp 2 billion.The city revenue office reported yesterday that from Sept.
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
Student found murdered
Student found murdered JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: A student was found dead with multiple stab wounds yesterday near the governor's villa. The possibility of murder is not being ruled out.The discomposing body of Semuel Isir, 24, was found by construction workers about 100 meters from the governor's...
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
Govt develops database on patent information
Govt develops database on patent information JAKARTA (JP): The government, with the assistance of American computer software giant Microsoft, is currently developing a database on products patented in the country which is expected to improve the processing as well as protection of patent rights.
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
Tobacco still lifeline for many farmers
Tobacco still lifeline for many farmersBy Prapti Widinugraheni MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Despite worldwide anti- smoking campaigns, Indonesia's tobacco and cigarette industry continues to flourish, sustaining up to 13.6 million people including the 3.4 million workers it directly employs.