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Guess What? Gladys Suwandhi

Guess What? Gladys Suwandhi "I can't sleep and my heart has been beating a little bit faster during the last few weeks," said Gladys Suwandhi, an actress and singer turned successful business woman.What was causing this condition? "It's Phil Collins," she answered.

TV stations owe viewers a commercial break

TV stations owe viewers a commercial break JAKARTA (JP): Have you heard any good advertisements on TV lately? I say heard because when there is a commercial break on TV the volume goes up so loud that you don't need to see the ad to know it's on.

Politicians debate ABRI seats in the House

Politicians debate ABRI seats in the HouseBy Wahyudi M. Pratopo JAKARTA (JP): Politicians are debating how many seats in the House of Representatives the Armed Forces (ABRI) should retain following suggestions by President Soeharto and a high ranking officer that its 100 seats could be reduced if...

Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaSunday Maghrib 06.16 p.m.Monday Imsak 04.32 a.m. Subuh 04.42 a.m.

Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaSaturday Maghrib 06.16 p.m.Sunday Imsak 04.31 a.m. Subuh 04.41 a.m.

On 'puasa'

On 'puasa' Puasa for Moslems is more than just not eating and drinking during the daytime. It is considered to be one of the most important elements of the Islamic faith; it is for God. One cannot really experience puasa without understanding Islam or even without being a Moslem.

Speculation varies over additional haj pilgrims quota

Speculation varies over additional haj pilgrims quota JAKARTA (JP): The government has not disclosed how much of an additional quota for haj pilgrims it has secured from Saudi Arabia but officials are already sounding out warnings to applicants to brace themselves for the likelihood of being...

Communist posters vex law enforcers

Communist posters vex law enforcers SEMARANG, Central Java: Authorities are investigating the origin of posters emblazened with the communist symbol that are circulating in several cities in the province.

Reading room for children

Reading room for children JAKARTA (JP): The Nanda Dian Nusantara Foundation has inaugurated a reading room for the children of poor families in Penjaringan subdistrict in North Jakarta.The reading room was part of the foundation's social programs held in cooperation with the Jakarta chapter of the...

Idul Fitri exodus expected to reach peak levels today

Idul Fitri exodus expected to reach peak levels today JAKARTA (JP): The number of travelers leaving the city to celebrate next week's Idul Fitri in their hometowns in Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan is estimated to reach its peak today and tomorrow.

East Timor to bar outsiders from jobs

East Timor to bar outsiders from jobs DILI, East Timor (JP): Due to a mounting unemployment problem, this impoverished province will be closed to job seekers from other provinces to allow locals to start businesses and fill available jobs, an official announced yesterday.

Rights commission returns to Liquisa

Rights commission returns to Liquisa DILI, East Timor (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights yesterday began the second round of investigations into the army's Jan. 12 killing of six suspected rebels in Liquisa.

Mangroves endangered

Mangroves endangered PALU, Central Sulawesi: Around 71,000 hectares of mangroves along the province's coasts are in critical condition due to illegal logging, says a local officer."Most of the mangroves have been illegally cut down by the local fisherman community and badly affected by sea...

Pulp exports to surge this year

Pulp exports to surge this year JAKARTA (JP): Thanks to steadily rising prices, Indonesian pulp producers are expecting a major increase in export revenues to about US$2 billion this year, an executive said.

Japanese tourists in Bali

Japanese tourists in Bali JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Indonesia, the national flag carrier, reported here yesterday that the number of its passengers from Japan to Denpasar, Bali, has remained stable in the last two months, despite controversial reports of a cholera outbreak on the holiday island.

RI archers out to win Olympic slots

RI archers out to win Olympic slots JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is out to win tickets to the 1996 Olympic Games, during the 38th World Archery Championships to be held at home early in August."It will be extremely hard work since we will be competing with the world's best archers," Oetojo Oesman,...

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 24, 1995 Trading Shares Close Change Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,700 900 3,000 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,300 106,000 ANEKA KIMIA...

Bambang refuses to be silenced by critics

Bambang refuses to be silenced by critics JAKARTA (JP): Although his political career currently lies in the balance, outspoken Golkar legislator Bambang Warih Koesoemo continued to lash out in various directions yesterday.

RI may use Mexico as its 'beachhead' to export textiles

RI may use Mexico as its 'beachhead' to export textiles JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia could use Mexico as its "beachhead" to penetrate North and Latin American textile markets.Mexican Ambassador to Indonesia Jorge Palacios said here yesterday that Indonesia can export more textiles to his country.

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.

Prosecutors named for Oki's trial

Prosecutors named for Oki's trial JAKARTA (JP): The chief of the City Prosecutor's Office, Suyoto, has appointed Abdul Muis Gasing to handle the trial of Harnoko Dewantono alias Oki, who is alleged to have falsified Indonesian passports.

Bird poaching declines in Irian

Bird poaching declines in Irian SORONG, Irian Jaya: Researchers from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) divide the famed bird of paradise, which is protected by law, into 11 species.Manokwari-based WWF researcher Duncan Nafile said four of the species have "antennae" and are categorized into the...

Phony journalists

Phony journalistsFrom NeracaWe highly appreciate a joint effort by the police and the Indonesian Journalists' Association to get rid Jakarta of phony journalists.These type of people have intimidated and extorted people and government officials long enough in the city.

Freeport's environment plans

Freeport's environment plans JAKARTA (JP): PT Freeport Indonesia Company announced that its environmental management plan and environmental monitoring plan have been approved by the government.The approval, which was issued by Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana on Feb.

Houses approves the 1995-1996 state budget

Houses approves the 1995-1996 state budget JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives approved the 1995- 1996 state budget, which calls for a nominal increase of 11.9 percent in both revenues and spending, yesterday.

Aerowisata offers marketing for hotels

Aerowisata offers marketing for hotels JAKARTA (JP): PT Aerowisata, a subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia, is now offering worldwide marketing for domestic star-rated hotels through its international networks.

ABRI says error made in Liquisa

ABRI says error made in Liquisa JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) admitted yesterday that some of its soldiers had made a mistake when they killed six civilians who were members of an East Timor rebel group in the Liquisa regency last month.

Graves should be of standard shape

Graves should be of standard shape JAKARTA (JP): Sooner or later all graves and tombstones in Jakarta will have to be of a standard shape and size, chief of the Jakarta Cemetery Agency Syahriel Zaenuddin said yesterday.

Oki's case

Oki's caseFrom Media IndonesiaMuch has been said in the media about Oki's case, but there is something that does not quite make sense. Ipunk, ex-fiancee of Oki, said that she did not know anything about Oki's job and education. She argues that she does not want to disturb his privacy (Tiras, Feb.

Taspen's invested Rp 8.3t last year

Taspen's invested Rp 8.3t last year JAKARTA (JP) The total investment of PT Taspen, the state- owned company handling insurance and pensions for civil servants, reached Rp 8.3 trillion (US$3.86 billion) as of last year.

Tips for holiday travelers

Tips for holiday travelers JAKARTA (JP): The following are tips which might be helpful to travelers to ensure they arrive at their destinations intact:Tips for Idul Fitri Motorists 1. Make careful preparations prior to departure: itinerary and health checks, and arrange necessary documents.2.

Toll facilities

Toll facilitiesFrom KompasThe management of toll roads is obviously in compliance with the concept of national development, in which equity should always be taken into consideration. In this context, PT Jasa Marga (a state-owned road service company) must always have the concept of equity in mind...

ICC to discuss Asia

ICC to discuss Asia NEW DELHI (AFP): Business and investment opportunities in Asia will be the focus of a major conference to be staged here next month by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the organizers said yesterday.

Ramos accused of 'dismantling' RP democracy

Ramos accused of 'dismantling' RP democracy MANILA (AFP): Philippine Roman Catholic church leader Cardinal Jaime Sin has accused President Fidel Ramos and Congress of conniving to "dismantle" democracy for failing to pass into law key electoral reforms.

Workers demand annual extra pay

Workers demand annual extra pay JAKARTA (JP): Over 70 workers from seven companies in Bogor and Tangerang went to the Ministry of Manpower yesterday to protest against employer violations of the ministerial decree on annual extra pay.

Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday.

Fast breaking at Priok port

Fast breaking at Priok port JAKARTA (JP): Chief of Staff of Jakarta Military District Command Brig. Gen. Sutiyoso attended a breaking of the fast gathering with stevedores of Tanjung Priok seaport, North Jakarta, on Thursday evening.The ceremony was also attended by A.

Myanmar facing another sanction

Myanmar facing another sanction SYDNEY (Reuter): Australia said yesterday that Myanmar's military government faced possible exclusion from next July's meeting of ASEAN nations over its alleged continued human-rights abuses.

Palki restaurant

Palki restaurant On Feb. 5, 1995, Sunday, we went for dinner at the Palki restaurant in Jakarta for the first time. We had a terrible experience. First of all the waiter brought a menu which didn't list prices. One can make out right away that it's not the right place to eat.

Govt pays pensions earlier

Govt pays pensions earlier JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to pay the monthly pension of all its former employees early so that they can celebrate the Idul Fitri Moslem holiday.Chairman of the Civil Service Administration Agency (BAKN) Soenarko said the pensioners can collect their pension...

'Baby Bell' teams up with KL firm

'Baby Bell' teams up with KL firm KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): One of America's "baby Bells" has formed a US$1.4 billion joint venture with a new but well- connected telecommunications company to create multimedia networks in Malaysia, company executives said yesterday.

Bank Bali to issue warrants

Bank Bali to issue warrants JAKARTA (JP): The publicly listed Bank Bali plans to issue warrants as the "sweetener" for its rights shares soon to be offered to existing shareholders, a bank executive says.

Malaysian soccer beats corruption

Malaysian soccer beats corruption KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian police and soccer chiefs were claiming victory yesterday in the fight against bribery and corruption in the game after sending the culprits into internal exile and promising "cleaner" players.

One person dies in dengue outbreak

One person dies in dengue outbreak SEMARANG, Central Java: One person has died and dozens of others have been hospitalized due to an outbreak of dengue fever in seven villages.The Central Java provincial government announced recently that the dengue fever outbreak was the first in five years.

Health posts in 33 locations

Health posts in 33 locations JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has set up temporary health clinics in 33 locations throughout the city during the current Idul Fitri period, Soeharto, head of the City Health Office, said yesterday.

Exodus gains momentum, but under control

Exodus gains momentum, but under control JAKARTA (JP): The number of passengers leaving for their home towns for Idul Fitri celebration from the Pulogadung bus terminal, East Jakarta, and from Soekarno-Hatta International airport rose significantly yesterday, but remains feasible.

Rainstorm damage 70 houses

Rainstorm damage 70 houses MAGELANG, Central Java: At least 70 houses in the Ngluar and Salam sub-districts were badly damaged in a rainstorm on Wednesday, Antara reported yesterday."The 70 houses were seriously damaged after being hit by falling trees," Sarmanto, head of the Social Affairs...

PT Arbamass denies misuse of official letter

PT Arbamass denies misuse of official letter JAKARTA (JP): PT Arbamass Multi Invesco, which advocates controlling Indonesia's liquor trade and distribution through mandatory labeling, insists it has the legal right to carry out the move although a Ministry of Home Affairs official says otherwise.

DAMRI, PPD ready for Idul Fitri

DAMRI, PPD ready for Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Land Transportation Soejono has instructed all staff of the state-owned bus companies, DAMRI and PPD, to properly serve passengers using their buses to return to their hometowns for the Idul Fitri celebrations.

Two shipowners fined $54,000

Two shipowners fined $54,000 KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The owners of two Singapore tankers were fined a total of US$54,000 yesterday after pleading guilty to charges of polluting Malaysian waters, the Bernama news agency reported.