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Back to traditional food

Back to traditional food Lately I've been reading a lot about the government's back-to- basics program. This program is supposed to encourage Indonesians to eat traditional foods as opposed to international cuisine. I find that rather silly considering noodles are so popular here.

Fire guts huts, kills one

Fire guts huts, kills one PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Dozens of squatters' huts and makeshift houses were destroyed and one toddler was killed in two separate fires occurring in the Kertapati subdistrict and in Muara Enim regency on Tuesday.

Germany offers RI $200 million in loans

Germany offers RI $200 million in loans JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Germany signed here yesterday four loan agreements worth US$200 million to finance four projects in electricity, transportation and water supply in the islands of Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Sumbawa.

300 extremists await trial in Central Java

300 extremists await trial in Central Java TEGAL, Central Java (JP): The Commander of the Diponegoro military command, Maj. Gen. M. Yusuf Kartanegara, said yesterday that some 300 extremists in the province have been arrested for various subversive activities.

Officials vow to fight against defiant builders

Officials vow to fight against defiant builders JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung will soon gather officials from Jakarta and its surrounding areas to discuss ways of preventing illicit practices by developers.

Asylum seekers fly to Portugal

Asylum seekers fly to Portugal JAKARTA (JP): The 21 East Timorese youths who sought political asylum at the Japanese embassy on Tuesday left for Portugal yesterday afternoon after Lisbon said it was ready to accept them.

Rights activist gets top spot in Kosgoro

Rights activist gets top spot in Kosgoro JAKARTA (JP): The congress of Kosgoro, an influential organization under the ruling political grouping, Golkar, concluded yesterday with a surprising twist: The elected chairman handed the organization's chairmanship over to an unanticipated contender.

Police told to complete dossier on Oki murder case

Police told to complete dossier on Oki murder case JAKARTA (JP): The city prosecutor's office has urged the city police to complete the dossier on Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, the suspected killer of two Indonesians and an Indian in Los Angeles last year.

Coffee retention scheme burdens local exporters

Coffee retention scheme burdens local exporters JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian coffee exporters want a review of the coffee retention scheme of the Association of Coffee Producing Countries (ACPC), saying it has increasingly become a burden to them.

Osaka deliverables

Osaka deliverables Deliverables, down payments and action agenda are some of the buzzwords that reflect the high expectations of the third forum of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Osaka this weekend.

Literary meeting to be held in RI

Literary meeting to be held in RI KUALA LUMPUR (JP): A meeting of the Southeast Asian Literacy Council is scheduled for March 1966 in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra. This will be the first meeting of newly established council outside of Malaysia.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Face of My Country 2:35 TV Series: Ultraman 3:05 Music: Dendang Ria 3:30 TV Drama: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 Sports 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: Nusa Tenggara Timur 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Qur'an Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings:...

Lower tariffs needed for cellular telephone calls

Lower tariffs needed for cellular telephone calls JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to restructure the tariffs for cellular mobile telephone calls in order to boost the number of subscribers, a senior telecoms executive said yesterday.

Indo Yongtex sets loan

Indo Yongtex sets loan HONG KONG (Reuter): PT Indo Yongtex Jaya has launched a three- year US$20 million loan facility, said arranger Sanwa Bank Singapore yesterday.The borrower, a textile company and established in 1988, is the only producer of acetate fabric in Indonesia.

Teacher may get 8 years for murder

Teacher may get 8 years for murder JAKARTA (JP): A teacher on trial for killing a police major burst into tears yesterday when the prosecutor asked the court to sentence him to eight years imprisonment for the offense.

Kasmiran gets FIDE title

Kasmiran gets FIDE title JAKARTA (JP): Kasmiran clinched a FIDE Master title after beating Sandhi Sunardi at an elo rating chess tournament here on Tuesday. FIDE is the world chess governing body.The win raised the points Kasmiran collected during the 10- session tournament to seven.

In memory of the Battle of Surabaya

In memory of the Battle of SurabayaBy Onghokham JAKARTA (JP): On Nov. 10 we celebrated Heroes Day. In this Golden Year of Indonesia, Heroes Day will not celebrate its 50th anniversary but its 45th anniversary.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Arya Duta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48,Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 1.p.m.; Los Morenos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m to 11 p.m. - The Tavern Pub: Yeah Yeah Boys, Sunday and Thursday,9.

Halim's airport control tower destroyed by fire

Halim's airport control tower destroyed by fire JAKARTA (JP): A fire damaged a control tower and a base operation building at the Air Force's Halim Perdanakusuma airport in East Jakarta yesterday.The blaze also destroyed the arrival room for high-ranking Air Force officers.

Jakarta welcomes rural development program

Jakarta welcomes rural development program JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja says that the program to modernize rural areas will help deal with the problem of migration to the capital city.The governor said yesterday that the program called Angga Suka Desa, which deals with the development...

Images of power: Batuan masters rediscovered

Images of power: Batuan masters rediscoveredBy Jean Couteau UBUD, Bali (JP): While obviously very different from pre- colonial paintings, many modern Balinese have come to see the styles of painting born in Ubud and Batuan during the 1930s as "traditional".

Three corpses found in Bandung

Three corpses found in Bandung BANDUNG, West Java: The bodies of three people who died of unnatural causes, drowning and electrocution, were found in the Margacinta subdistrict this week.Antara reported that the body of Bayu Rasta, a 17-year-old student, was found floating on the Cibogo River on...

Indonesia could be top rubber producer after 2000

Indonesia could be top rubber producer after 2000 KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Indonesia is expected to overtake Thailand as the world's number one rubber producer after the year 2000 while Malaysia is likely to keep its third position, a senior INRO official said yesterday.

'Prima Raga' time schedule

'Prima Raga' time scheduleFrom KompasI am a fan/active participant of Prima Raga (gymnastics) program aired on ANteve at 6:30 a.m. But the time slot of the program has changed to 8:00 a.m. as of Oct. 16.I live in a housing complex in Bekasi and the my front yard is too small for exercising.

PSM gets Rp 150b loan

PSM gets Rp 150b loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Putra Surya Multifinance will expand its consumer financing program with Rp 150 billion (US$66.66 million) in syndicated loans from eight local banks.The five-year loan for PT Putra Surya Multifinance (PSM), a subsidiary of property developer PT Putra Surya...

Telenovelas and the Indonesian

Telenovelas and the IndonesianFrom Media IndonesiaIn observing the Youth Pledge we have to ask ourselves: How much do we love the Indonesian language? The Indonesian language as used in society is disheartening.

APEC officials head for free trade accord

APEC officials head for free trade accord OSAKA, Japan (AFP): Senior officials of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum yesterday tied up loose ends for a last-minute accord on free trade as differences between Beijing and Washington threatened to spill over into ministerial talks.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Arya Duta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48,Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 1.p.m.; Los Morenos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m to 11 p.m. - The Tavern Pub: Yeah Yeah Boys, Sunday and Thursday,9.

Parking fraud

Parking fraudFrom KompasSince Citraland Mall adopted a parking scheme which charges its customers on an hourly basis, parking fraud frequently occurs. Parking attendants are taking advantage of neglectful customers. They charge a higher fee than they should.

One killed as floods hit the country

One killed as floods hit the country JAKARTA (JP): A two-month old baby was killed and thousands of houses were submerged as torrential rains hit a number of areas in the country over the past few days.

Cooperation in flood prevention vital: Governor

Cooperation in flood prevention vital: Governor JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja says it is impossible to rely on the city administration to overcome the flood problem."The municipality does not have adequate funds to make Jakarta free from flooding," the governor told reporters yesterday.

Seminar on housing

Seminar on housing JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Protection Foundation and the Warta Ekonomi weekly magazine will hold a seminar on housing at the Jakarta Design Center on Jl. Gatot Subroto on Nov. 30.Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja is scheduled to be the keynote speaker.

'SPSI has done little for workers': Imam

'SPSI has done little for workers': Imam JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI), long criticized for allegedly doing little in defending workers' rights, will start today its fifth congress.President Soeharto will open the gathering at the State Palace this morning, while Vice President...

Angry workers beat Australian to death

Angry workers beat Australian to death JAKARTA (JP): Aquiles Galardo, an Australian citizen employed by a local company owned by business tycoon Aburizal Bakrie, was beaten to death by irate workers on Monday.

Nova Corp eyes Sumatra natural gas pipeline

Nova Corp eyes Sumatra natural gas pipeline JAKARTA (JP): Nova Corporation of Canada, whose activities include the provision of natural gas and petrochemicals services, will bid for a contract to construct a 540-kilometer natural gas transmission pipeline in Sumatra, the company's chief executive...

Siemens fiber optic cable

Siemens fiber optic cable MUNICH (DPA): The German electrotechnology concern Siemens said yesterday it is setting up a joint venture in Indonesia to produce fiber optic cables outside of Jakarta.Siemens said it holds a 51 percent stake in the venture set up with PT Trafindo Perkasa.

Principal sells school books

Principal sells school books AMBON, Maluku: A school principal has reportedly sold books and school supplies provided by the government for the Togutil tribe in the Wongongira village, Tobelo subdistrict.

Chinese fencers polish Indonesian athletes

Chinese fencers polish Indonesian athletes JAKARTA (JP): Ten fencers from China will spar with their Indonesian counterparts being groomed for the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand."They rank among the top eight in China.

Hayono says he won't lead Kosgoro

Hayono says he won't lead Kosgoro JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman announced yesterday that he does not want to be nominated for the chairmanship of Kosgoro.He made the statement after meeting with President Soeharto, citing his full activities as a cabinet...

Trade deficit

Trade deficitFrom NeracaI felt greatly dismayed by the results of the special report from the limited cabinet meeting of the economical, financial and industrial sector.The report said that the trade deficit is increasingly swelling. Exports do not balance imports.

Plagiarism needs more attention

Plagiarism needs more attentionBy Ignas Keleden This is the first of two articles exploring academic life in Indonesia taking a clue from the recent case of alleged plagiarism by a student of a respected university.

New law gives legal basis for mutual fund industry

New law gives legal basis for mutual fund industry JAKARTA (JP): The new capital market law provides a strong legal foundation for the development of a mutual fund industry in Indonesia, says Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad.

Jakarta hosts Champions Cup league quarterfinals

Jakarta hosts Champions Cup league quarterfinals JAKARTA (JP): The Asia Football Confederation yesterday turned down Bandung's Persib bid to host the Champions Cup league quarterfinals at the end of this month and picked Jakarta instead.

RI determined to retain supremacy in SEA Games

RI determined to retain supremacy in SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council discounted yesterday a changing schedule of the 18th Southeast Asian Games closing ceremony as a threat to Indonesia's title defense attempt.

Nine more questioned over Timika killings

Nine more questioned over Timika killings JAKARTA (JP): Military investigators are questioning nine more soldiers over the possibility that they played a role in the recent murder of villagers in Timika, Irian Jaya.Brig. Gen.

Telkom shares floated

Telkom shares floated JAKARTA (JP): State-owned domestic telecommunications company PT Telkom made its local and overseas initial share listing debut last night, receiving moderate investor support.At the opening of a special trading session at the Jakarta Stock Exchange at 9:30 p.m.

Killer of bus driver face 10 years in jail

Killer of bus driver face 10 years in jail JAKARTA (JP): Public prosecutor urged yesterday that the East Jakarta District Court sentence two unemployed men to 10 years imprisonment for killing a city bus driver.

Jakarta calls for OPEC to retain oil production ceiling

Jakarta calls for OPEC to retain oil production ceiling JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will propose that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) retain its current oil production ceiling amid concern about rising output among non- member countries.

Red Cross donations

Red Cross donationsFrom NeracaI was annoyed by the way some youths at Pulogadung bus terminal forced people entering the terminal to donate to the Red Cross. It is not the amount of money that matters but their unethical attitude that causes concern.

No table

No tableNotice: The evening listing of PT Telkom shares drove the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) to close yesterday's trading sessions at 11:30 p.m.. This page, which has an earlier deadline for printing, therefore, does not carry the table of stock prices. -- Editor