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Why foreign language?

Why foreign language?From NeracaHousing complexes are mushrooming in the Jabotabek (Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang, Bekasi) area, which is heartening. Most of the complexes use foreign names, as if they were living outside Indonesia.

Price beats Norman at Bogor exhibition

Price beats Norman at Bogor exhibition Jakarta (JP): World number one golfer Nick Price of Zimbabwe tamed world number two, Australian Greg Norman, in an exhibition match at the just-completed Riverside course in Gunung Putri, near Bogor.

Bambang's time was up, chairman Harmoko says

Bambang's time was up, chairman Harmoko says JAKARTA (JP): Golkar chairman Harmoko has defended his decision to withdraw a member of the ruling political group from the House of Representatives saying the member in question had failed to adhere to the group's political line and that his time had...

Tycoons

TycoonsFrom JayakartaI like to read biographies of well-known Indonesian people who are successful. Eka Tjipta Wijaya's biography, for example, is very interesting. The biography tells us that his wealth was attained through hard work and a long and painful struggle.

Rebel gets 15 years

Rebel gets 15 years BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The district court of Lhokseumawe sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for trying to separate Aceh from Indonesia and make it an independent Islamic state.Syamaun bin Husen, 41, admitted to being an activist of the outlawed Free Aceh Movement.

Ramos upbeat on peace talks with Moslem rebels

Ramos upbeat on peace talks with Moslem rebels MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos said yesterday he was upbeat on the progress of peace talks with Moslem rebels to end over 20 years of strife in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao.

Independence symbol

Independence symbolFrom Bisnis IndonesiaSince early this year television viewers have seen a symbol on their TV screens marking the observance of the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence. Each television stations displays its own symbol.The one on RCTI looks impressive.

Asian markets close higher as bourses await U.S. news

Asian markets close higher as bourses await U.S. news BOMBAY (Agencies): Asian markets not closed for Lunar New Year yesterday ended slightly higher, with a US$20 billion U.S. aid package for Mexico and the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting on interest rates topping the list of market moving factors.

Two more ships for Karimun Jawa

Two more ships for Karimun Jawa SEMARANG, Central Java: The shipping service between Jepara and Karimun Jawa Islands in the northern part of Central Java, will be expanded by two new ships for marine tourism promotion, the chief of the local transportation office, Gatot Sudjantoko, said.

Japan investors see Indonesia as less attractive

Japan investors see Indonesia as less attractive JAKARTA (JP): Japan sees Indonesia as being less attractive than China, the United States and Asia's newly-industrialized countries for the expansion of its industrial investments, an economist says.

Indonesia eyes Bermuda Bowl

Indonesia eyes Bermuda Bowl JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's hopes of qualifying for the Bermuda Bowl World Bridge Championship in Beijing, China, next September became brighter after its six-strong national team won the Australia Open Bridge Tournament concluded in Canberra on Monday.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 1, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,400 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,300 25,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,000...

Dutch servicemen

Dutch servicemen As a person of Dutch origin living in Australia and being an annual visitor to Indonesia, I always plan my visit around the month of August. The reason is partly because it is cooler then, the other reason being that I greatly enjoy the independence celebrations.

Charles wins city song contest

Charles wins city song contest JAKARTA (JP): A song entitled Jakarta Teguh Beriman composed by prominent musician and composer Charles Hutagalung won the city's song writing competition under the theme of Jakarta's slogan, Teguh Beriman (a healthy, secure, humane and satisfying lifestyle) beating...

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Wide World Of Kids 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:30 Children's Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Celah-Celah Ramadhan 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening...

Motorist complain about traffic police

Motorist complain about traffic police JAKARTA (JP): Despite strong warnings from their chief to be more disciplined, a number of police officers have been found unfairly ticketing suspected traffic violators.

Business as usual at port

Business as usual at port JAKARTA (JP): The stevedoring activities at Tanjung Priok port in North Jakarta will go on 24 hours a day as usual during the fasting month, the port administrator Soenardjo said.

'Death penalty is legitimate'

'Death penalty is legitimate' JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Agency for Pancasila Propagation R. Soeprapto defends capital punishment, saying that it is lawful and does not conflict with the state ideology.

Officials and their wealth kept in check: Silalahi

Officials and their wealth kept in check: Silalahi JAKARTA (JP): Minister for State Administrative Reforms T.B. Silalahi rejected yesterday the suggestion that the government lacks the political will to monitor the wealth of government officials.

Foreign banks in Thailand

Foreign banks in Thailand BANGKOK (AFP): Foreign banks operating in Thailand have formed an organization that they hope will be a future bargaining agent with the Thai Bankers Association, a Bank of Thailand spokesman (BOT) said yesterday.

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.

World Badminton rankings

World Badminton rankings LONDON (AFP): World badminton rankings after three events in the 1995 World Grand Prix series published here on Tuesday:Men: 1. Herynato Arbi (Ina) 720 points 2. Hermawan Susanto (Ina) 600 3. Fung Permadi (Ina) 480 4. Lee Kwang-Jin (SKo) 360 5. Joko Suprianto (Ina) 310 6.

'Law reform support economics'

'Law reform support economics' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said yesterday that Indonesia is undertaking legal reforms to support its economic development and to comply with international agreements.

Investment in drug raw materials encouraged

Investment in drug raw materials encouraged JAKARTA (JP): The government is encouraging companies to invest in the production of the raw materials used in the production of prescription drugs, in order to reduce the country's huge pharmaceutical imports bill.

ASEAN's strength will not be lost in APEC: Study

ASEAN's strength will not be lost in APEC: Study JAKARTA (JP): The strength of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) will not be "diluted" by the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, a study says.

Weeding out bad bankers

Weeding out bad bankers The four regulations announced by Bank Indonesia on Monday are obviously designed to further improve the disclosure practices of banks. That in turn should make all aspects of the banks' operations, management and supervisory boards more transparent to the central bank,...

Myanmar develops regions

Myanmar develops regions Regarding The Jakarta Post's Jan. 28, 1995 report on Yangon Army seizes rebel base I would like to give the following clarification.In a sincere spirit of National reconciliation and peace the Myanmar government announced a unilateral cessation of all offensive military...

Pickpockets

Pickpockets Midday Saturday, Jan. 25, 1995, I crossed the footbridge between the BNI building and the Landmark Center. Upon alighting at the Landmark side I found that the footpath alongside the bridge was blocked by a group of young men.

Pensioners' cooperative

Pensioners' cooperativeFrom Media IndonesiaI understand that today many pensioners (civil servants, armed forces members, widows) are obtaining loans from certain banks. Banks are the only source for them to get loans with an interest rate of 20 percent.

Koja land appropriation

Koja land appropriation JAKARTA (JP): The appropriation of land to make way for the construction of a shipping container terminal in Koja, North Jakarta, will be completed one year ahead of schedule.Sri Rahardjo, development head for the terminal project, told Antara yesterday that the land...

Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaWednesday Maghrib 18.20 p.m.Thursday Imsak 04.25 a.m. Subuh 04.35 a.m.

Soldiers and conglomerates

Soldiers and conglomeratesFrom JayakartaHaving plenty of money, the owners of conglomerates and other well-off people can enjoy themselves at the places of their choice on weekends. But imagine the civil servants and soldiers who have to toil all day long for a living.

Wardiman denies protecting rector

Wardiman denies protecting rector SURABAYA, East Java: Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro has denied claims that he tried to protect a local rector, allegedly involved in a Rp 2.6 billion corruption scandal, from legal action.

Golkar fires legislator for being to outspoken

Golkar fires legislator for being to outspoken JAKARTA (JP): The ruling Golkar party withdrew one of its most outspoken legislators, Bambang Warih Koesoemo, yesterday for his habit of deviating from official lines.

Disappointing Seminar

Disappointing SeminarFrom GatraI was particularly interested in the two-day seminar as advertised in Kompas on Dec. 2, 1994, adopting the theme Welcoming Tax Reform 1995. The seminar was held by the Association of Students of Administrative Science, School of Social Science and Politics, University...

Minister inspects rice arrival at Tanjung Priok

Minister inspects rice arrival at Tanjung Priok JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto made an impromptu inspection at Tanjung Priok port in North Jakarta yesterday to check on rice being unloaded from Thailand.

Chefs whip up Korean dishes at Aryaduta

Chefs whip up Korean dishes at AryadutaBy Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): Korean dishes are not new to Indonesian restaurant-goers, who have found this a delicious alternative for their Asian palate along with Japanese and Thailand cuisine.

'Baywatch', 'Prime Bodies' dropped during Ramadhan

'Baywatch', 'Prime Bodies' dropped during Ramadhan JAKARTA (JP): The programs Baywatch, Prime Bodies and Another World are among those being dropped by local commercial television stations as the nation's predominantly Moslem population begins a month of fasting today.

Big chess meet set for anniversary

Big chess meet set for anniversary JAKARTA (JP): World number one Garry Kasparov and Poland's ace Yudith Polgar are expected to pit their wits here in an international chess tournament held in conjunction with Indonesia's 50th anniversary, official says.

Lube recycling plant operational this month

Lube recycling plant operational this month CIBITUNG, West Java (JP): PT Wiraswasta Gemilang Indonesia will start operating its lubricating oil recycling plant with a processing capacity of 67,200 tons per annum by the end of this month.

RI's Yayuk earns 2nd round berth at Toray tennis

RI's Yayuk earns 2nd round berth at Toray tennis TOKYO (Agencies): Indonesian top player Yayuk Basuki found no real challenge in clearing her first hurdle at the US$806,000 Toray Pan Pacific women's tennis championships yesterday.

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.

Diplomacy as important as military struggle, book says

Diplomacy as important as military struggle, book says JAKARTA (JP): Diplomatic efforts played as important role as the military struggle for Indonesia's independence, says prominent scholar Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung in his newest book.

New telecommunications network forum established

New telecommunications network forum established JAKARTA (JP): In conjunction with its push to develop more sophisticated technology in the telecommunications industry, Indonesia established a forum yesterday for users of the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) and Intelligent Network (IN)...

New bank regulations welcomed

New bank regulations welcomed JAKARTA (JP): Analysts and a legislator yesterday hailed Bank Indonesia's new regulations but warned it not to be over-zealous in screening the shareholders and management of banks.

Market deserted in Bekasi

Market deserted in Bekasi BEKASI (JP): While most markets are thronging with buyers during the days leading up to the Moslem fasting month of Ramadhan, Cibitung market in Bekasi has been deserted by both traders and customers alike.

Boven Digul and tourism

Boven Digul and tourismFrom MerdekaOn Jan. 27, 1995 TVRI was airing a program which looked very similar to the Nazi's Concentration Camp in Poland during World War II, full of traces of atrocities and cruelties unknown to humanity before.

Ex-army officer executed 9 years after conviction

Ex-army officer executed 9 years after conviction JAKARTA (JP): A retired Army sergeant major was executed in the early hours in Central Sulawesi yesterday, nine years after he was convicted by a court for killing four people, the Antara news agency reported.

ADB loan for Indonesia

ADB loan for Indonesia MANILA (Reuter): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$30.4 million loan to help upland farmers in four provinces of eastern Indonesia raise production, the bank said yesterday.

Men need to do more for family planning

Men need to do more for family planning SEMARANG (JP): Indonesia's family planning campaign should be targeted at men by making more alternative forms of contraception available to them, apart from condoms and vasectomies, a leading demographer suggests.