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Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Manila says China has cut back force in Spratlys

Manila says China has cut back force in Spratlys MANILA (Reuter): China has withdrawn seven of the nine ships it deployed around a coral reef claimed by the Philippines in the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, military officials said yesterday.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Modernization or westernization

Modernization or westernizationFrom ProspekI often burst into laughter when I watch the way Indonesian actors act on television, who tend to be so westernized. For example, they like say "ahm" while they are thinking of something, "yap" instead of the Indonesian ya.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Modern Islamic center in Jakarta

Modern Islamic center in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta will soon have a modern Islamic center, which will be built in Duri Kepa subdistrict, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta.Su'ud Usman Karamah Badjeber, chairman of the committee in charge of construction of the project, told Antara that the center is...

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Floods hit northern Java

Floods hit northern Java BREBES, Central Java: A major flood hit a vast area of the northern coast yesterday after flood dikes collapsed on Saturday, disrupting traffic on busy highways.Water levels on highways connecting Tegal, Cirebon, Pekalongan and Brebes were as high as 60 centimeters...

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Ten more tax rulings announced

Ten more tax rulings announced JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Saturday another 10 regulations that will support the implementation of the newly- amended tax laws.The regulations cover the tax treatment of venture capital, the abolition of value-added tax on the sale of low-cost houses...

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Bali farmers loss land

Bali farmers loss land JAKARTA (JP): An average of 1,000 hectares of farmlands in Bali are transferred for the use of other functions annually, Bali's provincial legislative council says.Ida Bagus Sudiksa of the Golkar faction in the council said that the expansion of towns in the province and the...

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Manggarai residents want to move into apartments

Manggarai residents want to move into apartments JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has warmly welcomed the intention of Manggarai subdistrict residents, South Jakarta, to live in low-cost apartments, currently being aggressively promoted by the municipality.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Little Wizards 3:00 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Dibawah Kilatan Pedang 4:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Foreign Reports 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV...

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Al Jarreau to perform here

Al Jarreau to perform here JAKARTA (JP): Famous jazz singer Al Jarreau will perform here at the Senayan indoor tennis stadium at 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 21.Organized by Buena Productions, Al Jarreau's performance in Jakarta is part of his Asian tour.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Jakarta asks LAPD for evidence in Oki's case

Jakarta asks LAPD for evidence in Oki's case JAKARTA (JP): City Police are urging the Los Angeles Police Department to relinquish vital material evidence relating to three murders in Los Angeles."If they refuse to hand the evidence over, they can at least let us borrow it," City Police Chief Brig.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Bike riding

Bike ridingFrom PelitaReading the article in Pelita, Feb. 6, 1995 entitled Orang Belanda Bersepeda Karena Cinta Lingkungan Bersih (Dutchmen ride bikes because they love a clean environment) reminds me of my nine-year stay in Holland.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

NU may support PDI in 1997 general election

NU may support PDI in 1997 general election JAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid strikes again. On Saturday he hinted that he may mobilize the 28 million-strong Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), which he chairs, in support of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) in the 1997 general election.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

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.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Fate of taxi driver

Fate of taxi driver One day, when my wife and I went by taxi to the hospital, the taxi driver expressed his pent-up feelings about the recent strict traffic regulations, with the related severe penalties.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Firm action planned against soil trucks drivers

Firm action planned against soil trucks drivers JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has ordered his subordinates to take firm action against drivers of trucks transporting soil for development projects.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Wild bulls a menace in Jember

Wild bulls a menace in Jember JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Mumbulsari subdistrict and workers at the state-owned PTP XIII cocoa plantation have complained about rampaging wild bulls in their villages.The beasts come down from Mt. Mayang for water.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

RP to honor Pope in gold coin

RP to honor Pope in gold coin MANILA (Reuter): President Fidel Ramos has approved the issue of a special 2,500-peso (US$100) gold coin to commemorate Pope John Paul's visit to Manila last month, the presidential palace said yesterday.The Pope's profile, his name and the dates of his visit from Jan.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Smelly garbage

Smelly garbageFrom JayakartaLike many other residents of Jakarta I commute by city bus from home to my work place everyday. I usually get on at the bus shelter in front of the BPS building on Jalan Otista Raya in eastern Jakarta. Even when it is not peak hours, this bus shelter is always crowded.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Indonesia needs detailed maps

Indonesia needs detailed maps JAKARTA (JP): Detailed maps are crucial to the preservation of Indonesia's national resources and territorial integrity, an official said on Saturday.The head of the National Survey and Mapping Coordinating Agency (Bakosurtanal), Paul Suharto, said on Saturday that...

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Third execution of 1995 is imminent

Third execution of 1995 is imminent JAKARTA (JP): A convicted murderer on death row in Surakarta (Solo), Central Java, may soon be executed following President Suharto's rejection of his appeal for clemency, according to the Antara news agency.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

One more 'ninja' captured

One more 'ninja' captured DILI, East Timor: Town residents have caught and beaten up another hooded man suspected to be a member of gangs that have been attacking and terrorizing pro-independence activists.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

ABRI reshuffle may change political equation

ABRI reshuffle may change political equationBy Imanuddin JAKARTA (JP): The recent reshuffle of the Armed Forces' (ABRI's) top leadership could significantly alter Indonesian politics generally and relations between the military and Moslems in particular, according to two leading political...

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Bill on companies passed

Bill on companies passed The bill on limited-liability companies was first drafted in 1974. In the meantime it was revised several times to accommodate rapid changes in the business world before being submitted to the House of Representatives last September and finally being approved last week.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Levels of vacant office space to rise to 11%

Levels of vacant office space to rise to 11% JAKARTA (JP): A property market study predicts a brighter future for retail property despite the fact vacancy levels of office space in the capital are likely to rise to 11 percent by the end of this year from 7.51 percent last year.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Marriage between PC and Telephon: Unity in similarity

Marriage between PC and Telephon: Unity in similarityBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): The recent hike in the cost of making a telephone call in this country is has created a lot of public outcry. Its impact on us, computer users, is far from negligible.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Students must be careful in choosing school abroad

Students must be careful in choosing school abroad JAKARTA (JP): At least a year of extensive and intensive preparation and personal research is absolutely necessary before prospective students leave Indonesia to study abroad, educational advisers say.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaMonday Maghrib 06.19 p.m.Tuesday Imsak 04.29 a.m. Subuh 04.39 a.m.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Persebaya rescinds

Persebaya rescinds its withdrawal JAKARTA (JP): Only one day after Surabaya's Persebaya announced its withdrawal from the Indonesian soccer league on Thursday night, the East Javanese team had to eat its words.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Another AIDS sufferer in Jakarta

Another AIDS sufferer in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Another Jakartan has been diagnosed as suffering from the Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), the director general of the Communicable Disease Control and Environmental Health department of the Health Ministry, Hadi Abednego said.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Crucial Indian state election comes to an end

Crucial Indian state election comes to an end BOMBAY (AFP): More than 15 million people voted yesterday in the western Indian state of Maharashtra in the final phase of state polls seen as crucial for Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao and his economic reforms.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Malaysia to banish 20 players in graft fight

Malaysia to banish 20 players in graft fight KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia will arrest and banish 20 players and two coaches in the latest move against soccer corruption, according to reports yesterday.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Water leakage

Water leakage Water leakage is the most serious problem faced by all water companies in Indonesia.Since the capacity of production is limited and to set up a new installation inflicts high cost, leakage needs to be prevented and reduced to the lowest level.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

State forestry companies earn Rp 158b in profits

State forestry companies earn Rp 158b in profits JAKARTA (JP): Six state-owned forestry companies gained Rp 158 billion (US$71.8 million) in unaudited after-tax profits last year, an 8.2 percent increase over the previous year.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Criticism of the press

Criticism of the press During the National Press Day 1995 celebrations in Manado, North Sulawesi, on Thursday, President Soeharto criticized the domestic press. He said our press coverage is not quite in line with national priorities and often approaches or even oversteps the boundaries, which...

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

PPP chapter leadership taken over

PPP chapter leadership taken over JAKARTA (JP): The outgoing leadership of the Jakarta chapter of the United Development Party (PPP) has announced that it will continue to lead the party chapter until the Central Board decides on a new executive for the region.

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

Wahono will not rush Bambang's dismissal

Wahono will not rush Bambang's dismissal JAKARTA (JP): Speaker of the House of Representatives Wahono says he refuses to be rushed into making a decision about the fate of legislator Bambang Warih Koesoemo, whom the ruling political group, Golkar, wants removed.

Sun, 12 Feb 1995

Garin is swimming against the current

Garin is swimming against the currentBy Marseli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): It's fortunate we still have Garin Nugroho. In the past few years, with the Indonesian film industry in a doldrums, the name Garin Nugroho has continued to ascend.

Sun, 12 Feb 1995

Teenagers lured by ads in magazines

Teenagers lured by ads in magazines JAKARTA (JP): Love your children.For some of Jakarta's parents, the slogan means hand your kid money or a credit card.Nunui, in her second year at SMP Sumbangsih junior high school, says that her parents give her Rp 15,000 (US$6.81) a week.

Sun, 12 Feb 1995

11 killed in road crash

11 killed in road crash JAKARTA (JP): At least 11 people were killed when a speeding bus crashed head-on into a truck along the notorious Prapat to Balige highway in North Sumatra on Friday, Antara reported yesterday.

Sun, 12 Feb 1995

Sunday Post columns

Sunday Post columns We are regular subscribers to The Jakarta Post. I especially enjoy the Sunday edition because of the many general interest stories, especially those dealing with Indonesian life and culture.

Sun, 12 Feb 1995

Soldiers said out of line in East Timor killing

Soldiers said out of line in East Timor killing JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono yesterday said that some members of the Armed Forces (ABRI) violated procedures in last month's killing of six people in East Timor.Moerdiono said Armed Forces Chief Gen.

Sun, 12 Feb 1995

Tennis blends profits and sport commitment

Tennis blends profits and sport commitment JAKARTA (JP): There are tennis courts scattered across Jakarta, offering various facilities to benefit people who like hitting a furry ball across a net.Playing time is arranged as easily as a quick meal at a warung (food stall). Weather is a minor hurdle.

Sun, 12 Feb 1995

Guess What? Astari Rasjid

Guess What? Astari Rasjid The day-long fast passes by rapidly for artist Astari Rasjid as she hops around town checking on various preparations for the non-aligned nations exhibit in April.The day starts with hovering around the Fine Arts Gallery in Gambir, Central Jakarta, accompanying officials...

Sun, 12 Feb 1995

Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaSunday Maghrib 06.19 p.m.Monday Imsak 04.29 a.m. Subuh 04.39 a.m.

Sun, 12 Feb 1995

Oasis restaurant caters to presidents and kings

Oasis restaurant caters to presidents and kingsBy Lenah Susianty JAKARTA (JP): You're in the gent's when U.S. President Bill Clinton enters, slaps you on the back and says "Hi!"It's not a scene from a new Hollywood blockbuster.

Sun, 12 Feb 1995

Gen. Hartono installed as new Army chief of staff

Gen. Hartono installed as new Army chief of staff JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, yesterday installed Gen. R. Hartono as the new Army chief of staff to replace Gen. Wismoyo Arismunandar.

Sun, 12 Feb 1995

Throwing together independence parties

Throwing together independence parties JAKARTA (JP): If you remember, one subject in my scrawlings last Sunday was dirty flags, the numerous rags -- national and foreign -- you see flapping from many a pole throughout the city.

Sun, 12 Feb 1995

Teaching children to swim takes patience, knowledge

Teaching children to swim takes patience, knowledgeBy L. Moroney JAKARTA (JP): The prospect of teaching their child to swim is often approached by parents with trepidation."I can't possibly do that," they grumble, remembering their parent's tales of: "My dad just threw me in the river and there's...

Sun, 12 Feb 1995

Mother of Vice President Try Sutrisno's dies at 82

Mother of Vice President Try Sutrisno's dies at 82 JAKARTA (JP): Mardiyah Soebandi, the mother of Vice President Try Sutrisno, died here yesterday at the age of 82.Mrs. Soebandi, who for the last several years had been living with Try's family in Jakarta, died at the Gatot Subroto Army Hospital.

Sun, 12 Feb 1995

My friend, the Professor has little capability

My friend, the Professor has little capabilityBy E. Sadtono SURABAYA, East Java (JP): It comes as no surprise that there is a glut of professors in Indonesia. There are three kinds of professor here: the real professor, the marginal professor and the fake professor.

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