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Tue, 26 Dec 1995
Islamic colleges need new curriculum
Islamic colleges need new curriculum JAKARTA (JP): Islamic higher learning institutes need to revamp their curriculum to reflect more the values of the religion, noted intellectual Emha Ainun Najib, said.
Tue, 26 Dec 1995
Sun Hung Kai securities firm's license restored
Sun Hung Kai securities firm's license restored JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has restored the license of PT Sun Hung Kai Securities Indonesia to conduct investment and stock broking activities.
Tue, 26 Dec 1995
Revenue office needs special post
Revenue office needs special post JAKARTA (JP): An organization dealing with hotel affairs has urged the City Revenue Office to form a post to deal with anything relating to the shows held by hotels at New Year's eve.
Tue, 26 Dec 1995
Stock exchange index gains 20 points in a week
Stock exchange index gains 20 points in a week JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange was seen trading in a narrow range of between 491 and 493 in the early part of last week, but rebounded significantly after the holiday closing on Wednesday to the 504 level on Thursday.
Tue, 26 Dec 1995
RI economic growth to be robust next year
RI economic growth to be robust next year What is the economic outlook for the new year? Economist Mari Pangestu ponders with this question. JAKARTA (JP): Growth for this year is expected to be at 7.5 percent, with the main source of growth on the expenditure side being strong consumer demand and...
Tue, 26 Dec 1995
Police ready for new year
Police ready for new year JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Dibyo Widodo said yesterday he expected a decrease in the number of crimes next year due to the success of current anti-crime drives.Dibyo said over the weekend that the ongoing operations of Kilat Jaya and Sapu Bersih have already...
Tue, 26 Dec 1995
Power plant in Sulawesi
Power plant in Sulawesi JAKARTA (JP): State-owned electricity company PT PLN will invest US$94.68 million for the construction of a 74.8-megawatt hydro-electric power plant which will harness water flowing from Lindu Lake near Palu, Central Sulawesi.
Tue, 26 Dec 1995
Cycling on Jl. Sudirman
Cycling on Jl. Sudirman The other evening I was surprised to see two people cycling down Jl. Jend. Sudirman in the dark without lights.Given the volume of traffic along this major thoroughfare allowing cyclists to make use of this road is in my view dangerous.
Tue, 26 Dec 1995
Bambu Apus case to start soon
Bambu Apus case to start soon JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta Prosecutors' Office will soon submit the dossiers of the multiple murder case in Bambu Apus, to the district court.Head of the East Jakarta Prosecutor's Office Lukman Bachmid told The Jakarta Post over the weekend that his office had set...
Tue, 26 Dec 1995
Nation bids farewell to some of its best artists
Nation bids farewell to some of its best artistsBy Rita A. Widiadana Since every man who lives is born to die, And none can boast sincere felicity, With equal mind, what happens, let us bear, Nor joy nor grieve too much for things beyond our care.
Tue, 26 Dec 1995
Sensitive products
Sensitive products I read with interest the report titled RI steadfast on protecting sensitive products (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 8, 1995, page 9). As far as I am concerned, Indonesia's firmness in protecting sensitive products is no surprise.
Tue, 26 Dec 1995
Surjadi orders tougher supervision
Surjadi orders tougher supervision JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has urged the capital's five mayors to coordinate with other agencies to deal with problems related to tribal affiliations, religion, race and societal groups.
Tue, 26 Dec 1995
Mental patient found dead
Mental patient found dead BENGKULU, South Sumatra: Melyana, a patient from the Bengkulu Mental Hospital, was found dead in a dried well on Saturday, Antara reported.Police sources said the 30-year-old woman, a resident of Ujung Pulau village, Lahat regency, might have committed suicide, given that...
Tue, 26 Dec 1995
Women's Day turns into anti-nuclear protest
Women's Day turns into anti-nuclear protest JAKARTA (JP): Women's Day on Friday was used by a group of women to express their objection to nuclear power plants.A group of 16 women signed a petition denouncing the government's plan to use nuclear power to meet Indonesia's energy needs.
Tue, 26 Dec 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku 2:35 TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Children Program:Taman Bermain 3:30 TV Series: Road to Avonlea 4:30 Science Program: IPTEK 5:00 Regional News 5:25 Travel: Face of My Country 5:30 English Program 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: Irian Jaya 6:15...
Tue, 26 Dec 1995
Indonesian ship sinks, 15 missing
Indonesian ship sinks, 15 missing HONG KONG (Reuter): A search was launched yesterday for 15 crew members of an Indonesian ship which sank off the Philippines, a Hong Kong marine department spokesman said.
Sun, 24 Dec 1995
Utut regains hope after third-round draw
Utut regains hope after third-round draw JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian grandmaster Utut Adianto regained his self-confidence as his third-round chess duel against Briton Nigel Short yesterday ended with a draw at the 41st move.
Sun, 24 Dec 1995
Guess What?
Guess What? Martina Sudwikatmono, eldest daughter of tycoon Sudwikatmono, deserves the nickname "Indonesian queen of pub". Her collection of pubs and restaurants -- all marketed at Jakarta's rich -- grew to three with the opening of Alessandro Nannini Cafe on the third floor of Senayan Plaza on...
Sun, 24 Dec 1995
Christmas gifts become a business
Christmas gifts become a businessBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): It's Christmas. Although Indonesia is a predominantly Moslem country, a Christmassy atmosphere can be felt in its big cities, at shopping malls in particular.
Sun, 24 Dec 1995
The secret behind Bagito group's success
The secret behind Bagito group's successBy A. Ariobimo Nusantara JAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesians might not know the difference between a clown and a comedian. The line is so thin between the two that a layman usually has problems discerning it and, for convenience sake, just lumps it all under the...
Sun, 24 Dec 1995
Five climbers die
Five climbers die UJUNGPANDANG (JP): Five of a group of seven trekkers were found dead on Mount Bawakaraeng, a 2,800-meter-high mountain in the Gowa regency of South Sulawesi, police report.Their bodies were located on Friday, the Malino police announced Friday.
Sun, 24 Dec 1995
Airport parking, missing items
Airport parking, missing items There are two issues I would like to bring to the attention of PT Angkasa Pura management following my visit to Terminal 2 of the Jakarta international airport on the evening of Dec. 19.
Sun, 24 Dec 1995
Mexicans fight to preserve century-old Xmas tradition
Mexicans fight to preserve century-old Xmas traditionBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Ask anyone in your neighborhood if they know anything about Mexico and they will most surely mention Maria Mercedes, Louis Alfredo or Santiago. The answer isn't surprising.
Sun, 24 Dec 1995
Pohsarang Church blends with its environment and community
Pohsarang Church blends with its environment and community KEDIRI, East Java: On top of a hill in a village near Kediri, East Java a small church blends nicely with its environment and the amiable community. It's as if the two compliment each other.
Sun, 24 Dec 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 7:00 a.m. Morning News 7:30 Healthy and Fit with Berty Tilarso 7:40 TV Series: Speed Keteers 8:05 Children Program: Panggung Gembira Anak 8:35 Children Stories 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Indonesian Music: Album Kita 10:45 Youth Program: Temu Remaja 11:15...
Sun, 24 Dec 1995
RI students abroad have mixed-emotions at Christmas
RI students abroad have mixed-emotions at ChristmasBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): The first time John A. Utomo spent Christmas in the United States four years ago, he had mixed emotions."New friends, new environment and first Christmas with snow gave me a lot of excitement, but it was not easy...
Sun, 24 Dec 1995
RI economy projected to decelerate next year
RI economy projected to decelerate next year JAKARTA (JP): Merrill Lynch has predicted a deceleration of the Indonesian economic growth rate to a range of 6.5 to 7 percent in the coming 12 or 18 months, quite different from the rate of more than 7 percent projected by most domestic analysts.
Sun, 24 Dec 1995
Holiday
Holiday In observance of Christmas, The Jakarta Post will not appear tomorrow. We will resume publication on Tuesday. We wish Merry Christmas to our readers who celebrate the day. -- Publisher
Sun, 24 Dec 1995
The Regent presents special Christmas cuisine
The Regent presents special Christmas cuisine JAKARTA (JP): These three recipes of Christmas cuisine have been specially prepared by The Regent Jakarta for The Jakarta Post.Seared Beef Tenderloin with Wok Fried Vegetable Miso Sauce (Serve: four portions)Ingredients:4 pieces 160 gr beef...
Sun, 24 Dec 1995
The roles of husbands and wives changed
The roles of husbands and wives changedBy Myra Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): She works in an office, he takes their son to school. Together they are a fine American couple. When she comes home from the office they do the cooking together.
Sun, 24 Dec 1995
ASEAN countries form own soccer group
ASEAN countries form own soccer group BANGKOK (AFP): Football associations from the seven ASEAN countries on Friday formed their own group to increase their soccer profile.The setting up of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) was described as "a historic moment for any football fan in Southeast...
Sun, 24 Dec 1995
'Hot Wax' features shared cultures
'Hot Wax' features shared culturesBy Barbara Healy JAKARTA (JP): "Hot Wax, an Exhibition of Australian Aboriginal and Indonesian Batik", opened Friday at the Gedung Pameran Seni Rupa on Jl. Merdeka Timur 14, Central Jakarta.
Sun, 24 Dec 1995
Different ponds have different fish
Different ponds have different fish JAKARTA (JP): Here are a couple of things you would expect anyone would do at the mall or on the street. But, remember, you are in Jakarta now.When old friends bump into each other in the corridor of a packed shopping mall, for example, you'd expect them to step...
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Gas Negara, Brighton sign $1.3 billion deal
Gas Negara, Brighton sign $1.3 billion deal JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned gas company PT Gas Negara (PGN) signed a 20-year agreement worth US$1.3 billion with Brighton Ltd. yesterday to supply 60,000 standard cubic feet of gas per day to Brighton's 600-megawatt steam power project in Batam, Riau.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Pandit Nehru gets RI's award
Pandit Nehru gets RI's award JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has conferred the Bintang Republik Adipurna award for meritorious services on the late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prime minister, for his strong support during Indonesia's independence struggle 50 years ago.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Golf at the Games?
Golf at the Games?From NeracaIndonesia failed to win first place at the 18th SEA Games held recently in Chiang Mai, Thailand. We need not feel downhearted but we should admit that our athletes did not do well in athletics, swimming and football.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Moslem youths rally to support Gus Dur
Moslem youths rally to support Gus Dur BOYOLALI, Central Java (JP): Thousands of young Moslems staged a rally and a march across town yesterday to show support for the leadership of Abdurrahman Wahid in the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU).
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Media mediocrity
Media mediocrity I was "fascinated" by mlt's review of our exhibition "Strokes of Genius" on Sunday, Dec. 10, but before I come to the "Balinese-sunset-over-your-uncles' bar" and "end-of-year-painting-sale" comments, I'd like to get some facts straight.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
KL invests $3.2b in growth triangle
KL invests $3.2b in growth triangle KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia has invested eight billion ringgit (US$3.2 billion) in an economic growth triangle that encompasses Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, economic adviser Daim Zainuddin said yesterday.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel 2:35 TV Series: Ninja Turtles 3:05 Sports 4:00 Regional News 5:30 Saint Film 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: Southeast Sulawesi 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music: Lagu Pop Daerah 7:00 Evening News 7:15 Fashion 8:05 TV Series: Hati Yang Mendua 9:00 World News 9:25...
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
On public service
On public service Five thousand rupiahs may not sound like much, but the newspaper reports that people will soon have to pay close to that to have their identity papers made is certainly bad news to many -- and for more than one reason.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Taxi giant Blue Bird gets 300 more cabbies
Taxi giant Blue Bird gets 300 more cabbies JAKARTA (JP): Blue Bird, the giant city taxi company, will employ an additional 300 cabbies next year as a result of its management takeover deal with Morante Jaya, the Blue Bird director has said.
Sat, 23 Dec 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, 23 Dec 1995
New book highlights the role of provisional government
New book highlights the role of provisional government JAKARTA (JP): The 1948 emergency government played a more important role in the birth of the Indonesian republic than it generally gets credit for, according to a new book launched yesterday.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Millions of letters overwhelm Central Post Office
Millions of letters overwhelm Central Post Office JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta's Central Post Office has increased operations to deal with the millions of letters mailed to and from Jakarta ahead of Christmas and New Year.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
AEB updates labor deal
AEB updates labor deal JAKARTA (JP): The management of American Express Bank (AEB) Ltd. and the bank's labor union signed an updated labor agreement earlier this week.The agreement was signed by the head of Jakarta Manpower Office, Freddy P. Tuamelly, Shinta R.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
KONI reflects on SEA Games defeat
KONI reflects on SEA Games defeat JAKARTA (JP): National sports leaders admitted yesterday that lack of preparation tops the list of factors causing the poor results achieved by Indonesian athletes at the just concluded 18th Southeast Asian Games.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
E. Timor expels 35 foreigners in 1995
E. Timor expels 35 foreigners in 1995 DILI, East Timor: Thirty-five foreigners considered as posing potential threats to security and order have been expelled from East Timor so far this year.The head of East Timor's Immigration office, J.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Three servicemen arrested for stealing bird nests
Three servicemen arrested for stealing bird nests JAKARTA (JP): Eleven people, including three servicemen were arrested yesterday by a joint police-military team in a pre-dawn robbery at a swallow nest warehouse in a remote area of Teluk Naga in Tangerang, about 30 kilometers west of here.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
YLKI blasts gas price hike
YLKI blasts gas price hike JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) says Pertamina, the state-owned oil company, is responsible for the recent price increase in LPG gas in Jakarta and its surrounding areas.Zoemrotin K.