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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.

PT Telkom cuts its share issue

PT Telkom cuts its share issue JAKARTA (JP): State-owned domestic telecommunications firm PT Telkom, which will conduct its local and overseas primary share offering tonight, yesterday cut its offering price and downsized its issue.

New overhead toll road studied

New overhead toll road studied JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Public Works is studying the possibility of building a new raised toll road from Jakarta to Bekasi, West Java.Public Works Minister Radinal Moochtar said over the weekend that the turnpike may be constructed above the Kali Malang canal.

Railway open for private companies

Railway open for private companies JAKARTA (JP): Private investors can now participate in the construction and operation of railway networks.The president of the state-owned railway company Perumka, Soemino Eko Saputro, said yesterday that several private companies have already submitted proposals...

Villages to have midwives

Villages to have midwives AMBON, Maluku: By 1997, each of the 1,516 villages here will have at least one midwife, a health official says.At present, only 430 villages have midwives posted in local health clinics, Antara quoted Dr.

Canada wants no exemption in trade

Canada wants no exemption in trade JAKARTA (JP): International Trade Minister of Canada Roy MacLaren has made his country's stand on APEC's next meeting very clear, saying that no exemption should be made in pursuing trade liberalization among members of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)...

Different CFCs produce different effects of ozone destruction

Different CFCs produce different effects of ozone destructionBy Kardono JAKARTA (JP): Fluorinated chlorocarbons were first developed in 1930 by the General Motor Research Laboratories in a search for a non-toxic and non-flammable refrigerant to replace sulfur dioxide and ammonia then in use.

Hayono front-runner for Kosgoro chairmanship

Hayono front-runner for Kosgoro chairmanship JAKARTA (JP): The ongoing congress of Kosgoro, an influential organization under Golkar, the ruling political grouping, entered its fourth-day yesterday with support on the rise for Hayono Isman's chairmanship.

Putrid garbage

Putrid garbageFrom NeracaPungent smell continues to emanate from the back part of PD Pasar Jaya, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta. This condition has been going on for years. Every time you pass the area a strong and penetrating smell greets you.

Injured Susi stays off court for week

Injured Susi stays off court for week JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's badminton queen Susi Susanti will stay off the court for a week because of the leg injury she suffered at the China Open semifinals in Chengdu on Friday.

Classes for the gifted

Classes for the gifted PADANG, West Sumatra: The provincial office of the Ministry of Education is preparing to introduce special classes for gifted children.Ismet Syarif, head of the office, said here yesterday the administration needs to make a breakthrough -- in this case, the introduction of...

Govt to meet more often with rights body

Govt to meet more often with rights body JAKARTA (JP): The government will meet with the Human Rights Commission more often but this will not affect the independence of the body, a senior minister said yesterday.

Young apprentices prepare for Japan

Young apprentices prepare for Japan BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Dozens of local youths will soon go to Lembang, West Java, for three months of training, which will include a Japanese language course, before leaving for Japan on an apprenticeship program.

Ship for Indonesian LNG

Ship for Indonesian LNG TAIPEI (Reuter): Taiwan's state-run Chinese Petroleum Corp (CPC) will participate in a joint venture with an Indonesian and a Japanese firm to jointly invest more than US$300 million in building a ship to transport liquefied natural gas (LNG), a Taiwan newspaper reported.

Educational town

Educational townFrom Pikiran RakyatThe educational town of Jatinangor, Sumedang, West Java is growing and developing rapidly. This is evident by the flourishing higher educational institutions in the region, expansion of the industrial area, construction of various public facilities and...

Rendra intends to remain an independent artist

Rendra intends to remain an independent artist JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's leading poet, W.S. Rendra, who turned 60 last week, said over the weekend he will stand strong on his principle of remaining an independent artist.

Rallying popular support

Rallying popular support Half a century ago, the city of Surabaya was the scene of a heroic battle. With whatever weapons that were available, the people assisted the Armed Forces in confronting the British and Allied forces, who possessed much more sophisticated arms.

Govt plans immunization against Hepatitis B

Govt plans immunization against Hepatitis B JAKARTA (JP): Prevention is better than cure, and in the case of Hepatitis B, for which there is no cure, prevention is the only way.After last month's overwhelming success in the national mass immunization against polio for children under five years of...

RI yet to tap fishery sector potential fully

RI yet to tap fishery sector potential fully JAKARTA (JP): The achievements of Indonesia's under-developed fishery sector has a long way to go before matching the size of the country's sprawling 5.8 million square kilometers of tropical seas.

RI medal of honor for Aussie diplomat

RI medal of honor for Aussie diplomat JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has awarded the Bintang Jaya Utama medal of honor to Sir Richard C. Kirby, a veteran Australian diplomat, for meritorious services to this country.

'Feudalism' rife in government, says Rudini

'Feudalism' rife in government, says Rudini JAKARTA (JP): Noted political observer Rudini says "feudalism" among top Indonesian government officials is hampering democratization."A great number of our officials in the bureaucracy cannot take criticism, and treat differences of opinion as proof of...

Clean river program

Clean river programFrom NeracaThe clean river program in the Jakarta area cannot be carried out incidentally. The cleaning of Ciliwung river, for example, which divides the city of Jakarta, must be managed systematically, so that cleanliness of the rivers can be maintained.

Mayoralty to give squatters Rp 7,500

Mayoralty to give squatters Rp 7,500 JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta mayoralty has agreed to give Cisadane riverbank squatters in Kedoya Utara, Kebon Jeruk, Rp 7,500 each to assist them in moving from the area.After meeting with seven residents, mayoralty secretary H.

Children commemorate UN Day in art show

Children commemorate UN Day in art show JAKARTA (JP): Children from 25 schools, international and local, held an art performance here over the weekend to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the United Nations.

Parkindo goes ahead with its congress

Parkindo goes ahead with its congress JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Christian Participation association (Parkindo) went ahead with its congress over the weekend, despite of the absence of government officials and leaders of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).

Discipline drive volunteers told to avoid violence

Discipline drive volunteers told to avoid violence JAKARTA (JP): The 15,000 volunteers fielded today in the discipline drive have no right to punish violators and must avoid violence in their actions, City Military Commander Maj. Gen. Wiranto says.

Voice mail introduced

Voice mail introduced JAKARTA (JP): PT Intidaya Sistelindo, in cooperation with PT Informindo Trustama, has started a voice mail service, called Swatel, in Surabaya, East Java.Antara reported that Intidaya's director, Budi Adji, said over the weekend in Surabaya that the message (the original voice...

'Be independent', Yogie tells mass organizations

'Be independent', Yogie tells mass organizations JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. has said mass organizations should be independent but should also "adhere to the rules.""All the government wants from mass organizations is their independence in defining and carrying on their...

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.

Judges named for Acan family case trials

Judges named for Acan family case trials JAKARTA (JP): The Bekasi District Court named the panels of judges for the trials of 11 men charged with gang rape and robbery over the weekend.The chief secretary of the Bekasi District Court, J.A.

Thatcher in town

Thatcher in town JAKARTA (JP): Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher will start a three-day visit in Indonesia today as a speaker at the Citibank Asian Leadership Series meeting.A statement released from Citibank over the weekend stated that the series, launched in 1992, consists of...

IPTN opens permanent office in the Gulf

IPTN opens permanent office in the Gulf DUBAI (AFP): Indonesia's Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) aircraft industry has opened its first office in the Gulf to boost sales of its 135 seat passenger jets, the CN235, in the region, company officials said here yesterday.

The Rp 7 billion mansion

The Rp 7 billion mansion The success of Indonesia's economic development efforts of the last two decades has of late made many of us accustomed to seeing advertisements offering pricey housing projects with homes that cost from several hundred million rupiah up to two billion.

Moehono elected chairman of PCPP

Moehono elected chairman of PCPP YOGYAKARTA (JP): Maj. Gen. (ret) Moehono was elected chairman of the Association of Intellectuals for Pancasila Development (PCPP) in its first congress that ended here last night.

'People have low political awareness'

'People have low political awareness' SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Commander of the Tanjungpura regional military command, Maj. Gen. Namuri Anoem, said on Saturday that the people of East Kalimantan have low political awareness.He said that, of the 4.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Saber Rider and The Starr Sheriff 3:05 Children's Program: Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: The Crystal Maze 4:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Technology 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 News Program: Laporan Luar Negeri 7:00...

Saro-Wiwa, a martyr for minorities

Saro-Wiwa, a martyr for minorities PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria (Reuter): Ken Saro-Wiwa, one of nine activist hanged by Nigerian authorities last Friday, touched a raw nerve by focusing his minority rights campaign on Nigeria's lifeblood oil industry.

Unethical advertisements

Unethical advertisementsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe 19th Asian Advertisement Congress in Bali was opened by President Soeharto. The President warned that apart from enhancing professionalism, the advertising agencies should also strengthen the ethical basis.

Dialogs needed to reduce suspicion: Darmaputera

Dialogs needed to reduce suspicion: Darmaputera JAKARTA (JP): A Christian leader said yesterday that the often-strained relations between Moslems and Christians are the result of mutual suspicion of cross-proselytizing.

Indonesia faces no problem in covering deficit

Indonesia faces no problem in covering deficit JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is likely to face no immediate problem in covering its widening current account deficit, judging from the sharp increase in the inflow of foreign direct investments, according to Morgan Guaranty Trust Company.

Police search for drugs in disco

Police search for drugs in disco JAKARTA (JP): About 100 patrons of a discotheque in Central Jakarta were subjected to a police search of their persons on Saturday night.The police officers, led by Maj.

Asian Internet links

Asian Internet links TOKYO (AFP): Telecommunications operators in Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan will build an Internet network directly linking their service areas by the end of this year, a newspaper report said Saturday.

Ramos denies Marcos' charges

Ramos denies Marcos' charges MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos yesterday dismissed charges by Imelda Marcos that he was responsible for widespread human rights abuses when he headed the national police during the regime of her late husband, deposed dictator Ferdinand Marcos.

United States wants more open Asian skies

United States wants more open Asian skies HONG KONG (Reuter): U.S. Transportation Secretary Federico Pena said on Saturday the value of international travel to the Pacific and Asia will soon overtake Atlantic routes.Pena, on a 17-day mission to open Asian aviation markets to U.S.

Police ask for pub owners' help

Police ask for pub owners' help SURABAYA, East Java: Provincial police chief Maj. Gen. Roesmanhadi has called on owners of pubs, nightclubs and karaoke bars to help fight the drug trade."We are calling for their help...so that the network can be wiped out," he said on Saturday, as quoted by Antara.

Teachers moonlight for a living

Teachers moonlight for a living BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Teachers posted on Pasaran Island have to spend whatever spare time they have doing extra work to supplement their income and pay for sea transportation.

Some stalls at Istiqlal closed

Some stalls at Istiqlal closed JAKARTA (JP): The organizing committee of the Istiqlal Festival has closed down stalls selling goods at exorbitant prices, or selling objects not listed in their permits, the chief coordinator of the festival, Etty Mar'ie Muhammad, said over the weekend.

Jakartans prone to lead poisoning

Jakartans prone to lead poisoning JAKARTA (JP): The incidence of lead poisoning is four times higher among Jakartans than among residents of Indonesia's other large cities.A Ministry of Health official, Soedijono Setyonegoro, said over the weekend that the level of air pollution in big cities is...

Wonosari enjoys TV broadcast

Wonosari enjoys TV broadcastFrom KompasI have been living in Jakarta a long time. I come from Wonosari Gunungkidul. I am happy that Indosiar's broadcast can be received in my home town, by using an ordinary antenna, not a parabola. Both the picture and the sound are very good.

KL won't cover up shooting of Thais

KL won't cover up shooting of Thais KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's Defense Minister Syed Hamid Albar yesterday promised an unbiased probe into the fatal shooting of two Thai fishermen by the navy, saying he hoped the incident would not hurt bilateral ties.