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Asiad flop shows Indonesia's need for major sport reforms

Asiad flop shows Indonesia's need for major sport reforms A modest ending in the Asian Games in Hiroshima depicts a likely major setback in national sports development, but some sporting fields did make encouraging progress.

Statue left in neglect

Statue left in neglect DENPASAR, Bali: Bali Governor Ida Bagus Oka deplored the condition of the Ngurah Rai statue close to the airport because of its neglectful state.He urged the Denpasar authorities to take care of the statue and its surrounding park, Antara reported.

Moslems celebrate 'Isra' Mi'raj'

Moslems celebrate 'Isra' Mi'raj' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto (second from left), jovially chats to Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher (left) during the celebration of Isra' Mi'raj (Prophet Muhammad's Ascension Day), at Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta.

Stiff competition for hotels in Yogya

Stiff competition for hotels in Yogya YOGYAKARTA (JP): Competition among star-rated hotels in this province will get stiffer in the coming years as tourist arrivals increase at a slower pace than the construction of new rooms.

Year's roundup on art

Year's roundup on artBy Margaret Agusta JAKARTA (JP): The year 1994 was a mixed bag for the local art world. Certain trends continued and new issues emerged due to input from outside as well as changes within society.Perhaps the most important exhibition of 1994 came as the year was waning.

Defending champ Chang skips Indonesia Open

Defending champ Chang skips Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): World number six, American Michael Chang has opted not to defend his title at the Indonesia Men's Open tennis championships, to be held here from Jan. 9 to 15, leaving German Bernd Karbacher the top seed at the US$300,000 tournament.

Oil finds refuel interest in Timor Gap

Oil finds refuel interest in Timor Gap SYDNEY (Reuter): The Timor Gap between Australia and Indonesia is starting to live up to expectations as a significant oil region with high hopes for 1995 after years of disappointments, industry officials said.

U.S. looks to Asia in new economic order

U.S. looks to Asia in new economic orderBy Jean-Louis Santini WASHINGTON (AFP): The United States struggled to stay ahead of the pack in 1994 and into the new century by promoting multilateral and regional ties as a buffer to the growing economic might of Europe and Asia.The keystone of U.S.

1994 fashion finds rejuvenation in regeneration

1994 fashion finds rejuvenation in regenerationBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Back-to-basics and regeneration colored the local fashion scene this year.A number of local designers have pledged to actively promote the use of traditional fabrics in their creations.

Shuttlers face daunting year

Shuttlers face daunting year JAKARTA (JP): An overwhelming Indonesia kept the badminton world map under its thumb in 1994, but a daunting year lies ahead for all world shuttlers vying for an Olympic Games berth next season.

Council members advised to be more outspoken

Council members advised to be more outspoken JAKARTA (JP): City Council Speaker MH Ritonga urged councillors on Thursday to improve the City Council's performance in handling a wide variety of problems in the city.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

New tax laws will benefit East Indonesia

New tax laws will benefit East Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The new tax laws to be enforced in January will allow investors operating in eastern parts of Indonesia to carry forward losses for up to 10 years.

More Beng Seng murder suspects rounded up

More Beng Seng murder suspects rounded up JAKARTA (JP): Police have detained three more alleged murderers of entertainment businessman Nyo Beng Seng, City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto said yesterday.

Jakarta's crime rates decline

Jakarta's crime rates decline JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto said on Thursday that the number of crimes in Greater Jakarta this year declined by 19.37 percent to 25,817 cases from 32,017 crimes last year.

Four millionth visitor arrives

Four millionth visitor arrives SURABAYA, East Java (JP): Indonesia yesterday greeted the four millionth visitor to the country.In a ceremony held at the Juanda airport, Chang Chien Wen of Taiwan was greeted by officials, including Surabaya Mayor Sunarto Sumoprawiro, the director of marketing of the...

Jakarta's biggest tax payers announced

Jakarta's biggest tax payers announced JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Thursday the biggest individual and corporate tax payers from the West and Central Jakarta in 1992.The list of the biggest individual tax payers issued by the fifth regional office of the directorate general of tax,...

Muhammdiyah not interested in politics

Muhammdiyah not interested in politics SOLO, Central Java (JP): Muhammadiyah, the country's largest socio-educational organization, has no intention of getting involved in politics, its acting chairman says.

Stock quotation

Stock quotation The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) was closed on Thursday and this newspaper, therefore, will not publish quotations of share prices in today's edition. -- Editor

Over 100 blacklisted for papal visit to RP

Over 100 blacklisted for papal visit to RP MANILA (Reuter): Philippine police and immigration agents have been placed on alert for 109 foreigners considered threats to the life of Pope John Paul, who will be visiting the Philippines next month, the Philippine Daily Enquirer reported yesterday.

Personal journey towards religious tolerance

Personal journey towards religious toleranceBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Christmas, 1943.It was for the first time in my life that I attended a Christmas ceremony. It was not mass, just a celebration. This festivity was organized by Christian and Catholic students.

Merpati operates B737-200

Merpati operates B737-200 JAKARTA (JP): Merpati Nusantara Airlines, a subsidiary of the flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, is scheduled to start operating tomorrow an aging Boeing 737-200 aircraft which has been bought from Lufthansa of Germany.

Teachers hold free classes

Teachers hold free classes SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The local chapter of the teachers union PGRI is organizing classes for children from poor families who can't afford junior high school tuition fees.

Myanmar-China relations

Myanmar-China relations For all the noise and heat generated by advocates of the boycott-Myanmar (formerly Burma) lobby, their argument is ultimately futile.Not because they are campaigning from a position of morals versus money or even from a stand of principles against pragmatism but simply...

New Year

New Year In observance of New Year's Day, The Jakarta Post will not appear on Sunday. The Post will reappear on Monday. We wish all readers Happy New Year. -- Publisher

Stock split for Texmaco subsidiaries

Stock split for Texmaco subsidiaries JAKARTA (JP): Three listed subsidiaries of the Texmaco Group -- PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa, PT Texmaco Jaya and PT Texmaco Perkasa Engineering -- will split their shares in January to improve the liquidity of stock trading on local exchanges.

Tollway extended

Tollway extended JAKARTA (JP): The recent opening of the East Serang tollgate, part of the 77.5-kilometer Tangerang-Merak tollroad, enables weekend revelers from Jakarta to reach beautiful Carita beach, West Java, in just under two hours -- 20 minutes less than before.

Egg or chicken dilemma in book industry

Egg or chicken dilemma in book industry JAKARTA (JP): The local book industry is faced with the dilemma of the "egg or the chicken" with writers and publishers not producing many books and consumers reluctant to buy.

Undaunted Abu Hasan moves to form new NU board

Undaunted Abu Hasan moves to form new NU board JAKARTA (JP): Undaunted by threats of punishment from the leaders of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), dissenter Abu Hasan goes on with his plan to establish an extra-structural body within the Moslem organization.

Humpuss to enter Irian

Humpuss to enter Irian JAKARTA (JP): Hutama Mandala Putra, chairman of the widely diversified Humpuss Group, said yesterday that his company has requested 200,000-hectares of land area for plantations in the Irian Jaya province.

Ramos signs law on immunization

Ramos signs law on immunization MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos yesterday signed a law requiring immunization of children below the age of eight from hepatitis B, a blood-borne disease affecting 7.8 million Filipinos.

Lawyers call for one bar associations

Lawyers call for one bar associations JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Lawyers (IPHI) called on Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman to make one last ditch to unite the various groups of lawyers into a single association.

Britain's minister visits Malaysia

Britain's minister visits Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): British Chancellor of the Exchequer Kenneth Clarke is due to arrive on Malaysia's Penang island today, the second senior British official to visit Malaysia since it lifted a ban on British business in September.

Military predicts land conflicts

Military predicts land conflicts SEMARANG, Central Java: Diponegoro Military Command Maj. Gen. Soeyono said the Central Java province is still prone to many potentially explosive land conflicts.Soeyono said various government projects required the clearing of lands which mean acquiring land from...

Science must incorporate moral values

Science must incorporate moral values JAKARTA (JP): Applying science and technology without taking into consideration the principles of the state ideology Pancasila will deprive the country of moral and humanity values, President Soeharto warns.

Taiwan will boost RI investment

Taiwan will boost RI investment JAKARTA (JP): Taiwan plans to increase its overall investments in Indonesia by US$3.2 billion to $10 billion next year, says the head of Taiwan's trade representative office here, Alexander S. Chen.

Postal firm changes name

Postal firm changes name JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned postal service, Perusahaan Umum Pos dan Giro (PPG), will have a new name next month as the government has agreed to change its status from a non-profit company.

Motorcycle taxis' data required

Motorcycle taxis' data required JAKARTA (JP): Subdistrict heads throughout Jakarta have been instructed to collect data on motorcycle taxis, Ojek, in operation in their respective areas.Vice Governor of Economic and Development Affairs Tb Rais said that ojek are allowed to temporarily operate in...

New subscription rate

New subscription rate Due to increases in the price of newsprint and in production costs, The Jakarta Post has increased its monthly subscription rate to Rp 18,000 as of January 2, 1995.The new unregistered mailing rate has gone up from Rp 48,000 to Rp 54,000 for a three-month subscription.

Robbers of general's house nabbed

Robbers of general's house nabbed JAKARTA (JP): Five out of nine suspected robbers were arrested by the East Jakarta police two hours after a robbery of a general's house in Ciracas early Wednesday night.According to East Jakarta police chief Lt. Col.

Works of installation art provoked mixed emotions

Works of installation art provoked mixed emotionsText and photos by R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): Piles of garbage tied into plastic sacks lie in the form of a large rectangle. In the middle the plastic bags are scattered.

Parking attendants to prevent theft

Parking attendants to prevent theft DENPASAR, Bali: The local police have urged parking attendants in Bali to assist police in preventing thefts of vehicles put in their care"Parking attendants are at the forefront in the campaign to stop car thefts," Col.

Six years for killing soldier

Six years for killing soldier BANDARLAMPUNG: An ex-convict was sentenced to six years and six months imprisonment by the local district court for murdering a member of the Armed Forces.The Tanjungkarang District Court found M.

George ignores police summons

George ignores police summons SALATIGA, Central Java: Outspoken scholar George Junus Aditjondro has ignored a summons from the Yogyakarta police for the third time.He is wanted for questioning about statements attacking the government he allegedly made at a seminar early this year.

Justice is but an old man's hoe

Justice is but an old man's hoeBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): They say justice is blind. It discriminates against nobody, be they rich or poor. It always sides with the good guys and punishes the bad guys.

Yogie, Feisal keep hands off PDI's affairs

Yogie, Feisal keep hands off PDI's affairs JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. and Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung yesterday kept out of the affairs of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) following a military statement that one of its leaders may have a past communist...

Housing complex

Housing complexFrom NeracaI am concerned with the social problems prevailing in our community. I deplore the Lebak Regent's policy of giving permission to a developer to construct a housing complex in the Rangkasbitung district, Lebak Regency, West Java, because the complex is built on productive...

Are cinemas ready to amuse holiday revelers?

Are cinemas ready to amuse holiday revelers?By Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): Do you want to spend your New Year's Eve in a movie theater? Don't worry. As in previous years, Jakarta cinemas will screen double features.

... as Indonesian music labors to survive in l994

... as Indonesian music labors to survive in l994 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian musicians painstakingly tried to reestablish themselves in order to cope with the deluge of visiting foreign artists who dominated the stages this year in Jakarta.

JSX expects bullish growth next year

JSX expects bullish growth next year JAKARTA (JP): Better economic growth, share-price correction and some monumental changes in trading and policies will push the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) to bullish levels in 1995, the president of the exchange says.