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Mon, 13 Mar 1995
Youth groups support fight against 'preman'
Youth groups support fight against 'preman' JAKARTA (JP): Three powerful youth organizations said on Saturday they supported the determination of the city police and military to fight the street hoodlums throughout the capital.
Mon, 13 Mar 1995
Police free one of two detained activists
Police free one of two detained activists JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta police precinct on Saturday released a Pijar Foundation activist after detaining him for nearly 24 hours on charges of publicly defaming the government.
Mon, 13 Mar 1995
Semarang woos more foreign investors
Semarang woos more foreign investors JAKARTA (JP): Central Java, especially the province's capital, Semarang, offers a wide range opportunities for foreign investment as the area promises a wide array of businesses, a foreign diplomat said.
Mon, 13 Mar 1995
Unnatural deaths
Unnatural deaths When the Soeharto government appointed the board of Indonesia's National Human Rights Commission more than a year ago, many observers expected the body to be a tame one. Quite unexpectedly on Wednesday, the commission challenged the all- powerful armed forces when it accused the...
Mon, 13 Mar 1995
Philippines still in market for best arms deal
Philippines still in market for best arms deal MANILA (AFP): The race to re-arm the Philippines, locked in a David and Goliath tiff with China in the Spratlys, remains wide open and Manila will consider even Chinese hardware if the price is right, Defense Secretary Renato de Villa said.
Mon, 13 Mar 1995
Stop hanging of maid: RP
Stop hanging of maid: RP MANILA (Reuter): Philippines President Fidel Ramos has made an emotional appeal to Singapore to postpone the hanging of a Filipina maid for the murder of a Singaporean boy and another maid, the presidential palace said yesterday.
Mon, 13 Mar 1995
No change likely in RI politics: Expert
No change likely in RI politics: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian politics will remain static for the foreseeable future, according to a leading Indonesia watcher.Dr. R. William Liddle of Ohio State University said in an interview with The Jakarta Post over the weekend that no significant change was...
Mon, 13 Mar 1995
Sempati Air responds
Sempati Air responds We are responding the letter of Mr RB Sawrey-Cookson (Feb. 18, 1995).We are sorry for the unpleasant experience you and your wife had with Sempati Air. But we would like to give some clarifications.Sempati Air did give a discount of 35 percent to those who are over 65 years old.
Mon, 13 Mar 1995
Soeharto's state visit to Croatia, Bosnia begins
Soeharto's state visit to Croatia, Bosnia beginsBy Rikza Abdullah ZAGREB (JP): President Soeharto arrived here from Copenhagen yesterday for a three-day state visit which will be interrupted by a three-hour trip to Bosnia-Herzegovina today.
Mon, 13 Mar 1995
Fire razes factory
Fire razes factory JAKARTA (JP): Fire razed a paint and ink factory on Jl. Kapuk Utara, in the Kapuk Muara subdistrict in North Jakarta on Friday.The North Jakarta fire office deployed six fire engines to extinguish the fire, which started at 8 a.m. and was extinguished an hour later.
Mon, 13 Mar 1995
Growth seen for Indonesia, Thailand
Growth seen for Indonesia, Thailand SINGAPORE (AFP): Indonesia and Thailand will post higher growth this year fueled by rising exports while Singapore's economy slows after two years of rapid growth, U.S. brokerage Merrill Lynch said yesterday.
Mon, 13 Mar 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 Mar 1995
'The Jakarta Post' launches 'Lifestyle'
'The Jakarta Post' launches 'Lifestyle' JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Post Lifestyle, an English language book containing a range of information, from places to shop to Jakarta real estate, is due to hit the streets in September.
Mon, 13 Mar 1995
ASEAN common market plan gathers momentum
ASEAN common market plan gathers momentumBy Surachai Chupaka BANGKOK: A common market, a term that is synonymous with the European Union could, by the end of this year, be associated with the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) if Thailand Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai is able to persuade the ASEAN...
Mon, 13 Mar 1995
Rush back to cities eases over weekend
Rush back to cities eases over weekend JAKARTA (JP): The massive influx of people returning from their Idul Fitri holidays continued until yesterday but is already less than that of the previous several days.
Mon, 13 Mar 1995
Team is proposed to find Supersemar text
Team is proposed to find Supersemar text JAKARTA (JP): A former military commander has proposed that the government set up a special team to find the Supersemar, or 'March 11 Order', a historical document concerning the transfer of power from President Soekarno to President Soeharto in 1966.
Mon, 13 Mar 1995
Pulp and paper need $7b fund
Pulp and paper need $7b fund JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's pulp and paper industry needs an additional investment of at least US$7.28 billion during the next four years to meet the growing domestic demand, an official said over the weekend.
Mon, 13 Mar 1995
Armed bandit, killer arrested in Klender
Armed bandit, killer arrested in Klender JAKARTA (JP): Police in Duren Sawit, East Jakarta, have arrested a man wanted in connection with a series of robberies and the fatal shooting, on Friday, of two gas station employees.
Mon, 13 Mar 1995
'Students should beware of ideas at odds with govt'
'Students should beware of ideas at odds with govt' JAKARTA (JP): Students should be selective in adopting criticisms and opinions that come from outside the campus, especially views which contradict government policy, according to a communications expert.
Mon, 13 Mar 1995
China signs trade pact with U.S. grudgingly
China signs trade pact with U.S. grudgingly BEIJING (Reuter): China and the United States signed a landmark accord on Saturday to protect copyright in an awkward ceremony that revealed daunting trade differences between the two Pacific giants.
Mon, 13 Mar 1995
Photo exhibition on development
Photo exhibition on development JAKARTA (JP): A photo exhibition on developmental progress since the colonial era will be displayed at the National Archives building ahead of the official commemoration of Indonesia's 50th anniversary.
Mon, 13 Mar 1995
New bill allows customs to stop pirated imports
New bill allows customs to stop pirated imports JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Customs and Excise Duty will be empowered to stop the importation of pirated goods when the bill on customs is enacted later this year.
Mon, 13 Mar 1995
Elephants find gainful employment
Elephants find gainful employment PEKANBARU, Riau: Thirty elephants, graduates from the School for Elephants in Sebanga, Duri, have finally found work in logging companies around the province, Governor Soeripto says.
Mon, 13 Mar 1995
Women's rights
Women's rights I read with interest the celebration of International Women's Day at the British Council, led by leading Feminist Julia Suryakusuma and many high Diplomatic names.Yet the real issue is on what is faced daily by the common people.
Sun, 12 Mar 1995
RI urges Third World debt cuts
RI urges Third World debt cuts COPENHAGEN (JP): President Soeharto used the World Conference on Social Development once again yesterday to press for reductions in the foreign debts of developing countries.
Sun, 12 Mar 1995
Soeharto's Bosnia visit raises expectations
Soeharto's Bosnia visit raises expectations COPENHAGEN (Agencies): President Soeharto's plan to visit Sarajevo tomorrow is expected to contribute to the ongoing international effort to end the civil war in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Sun, 12 Mar 1995
Pelita Jaya sinks Persebaya 4-0
Pelita Jaya sinks Persebaya 4-0 JAKARTA (JP): Pelita Jaya crushed Persebaya 4-0 (1-0) in a friendly at the Gelora 10 November stadium in Tambaksari, Surabaya, on Friday.The Jakarta-based club, which tops the Indonesian League's West Division, zeroed in on two of the goals through Buyung Ismu at the...
Sun, 12 Mar 1995
English courses
English courses In reply to the letter "Deceitful Courses" on March 5 concerning tourists teaching English in Indonesia, I would like to make the following comment.The government, through many of its ministries, tries to maintain an acceptable standard of foreign teachers in Indonesia.
Sun, 12 Mar 1995
Expatriates in Indonesia
Expatriates in Indonesia I was deeply offended by the article which appeared last Sunday entitled A piece of experience in a corner of Borneo, by a Mr. Gary Gentry. What is the point of publishing such drivel?I have had the pleasure of working in East Kalimantan since 1982.
Sun, 12 Mar 1995
Modern reconstruction of Balinese dances
Modern reconstruction of Balinese dancesBy Benito Lopulalan DENPASAR (JP): Dancers come and go, but its tradition that feeds and bonds the movement. This cliche is half-true in Bali. While several dances have laid dormant, others have been lost in the rush of time.
Sun, 12 Mar 1995
The timeless allure of Indian dress
The timeless allure of Indian dressBy Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): No color is too bright, no hue too dull when it comes to designing Indian apparel. Of all the rage in Indian fashion, the salwar kameez returned with a bang in the early 1980s from the back of the closet in the 1970s.
Sun, 12 Mar 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 7:00 a.m. Morning News 7:30 Healthy and Fresh 7:40 TV Series: Vicky The Viking 8:10 Cultural Program 8:40 TV Series: Voltron 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Music 10:45 Youth Program 11:15 Beauty Program 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang Ke Gelanggang 12:45 p.m.
Sun, 12 Mar 1995
Promotion of the arts better than complaining
Promotion of the arts better than complainingBy Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): Artists had something to be grateful for in the past year even as they complained that the government pays little attention to their efforts.
Sun, 12 Mar 1995
Our Heritage
Our HeritageBy Ktut Sugiartha "Actually we were rich, once," my father told me, as I sat with him in the bale gede, one hot afternoon.I remember it was in October, but cannot remember the year. The sun of the dry season stung the earth's surface cruelly.
Sun, 12 Mar 1995
Mobile phones spells importance
Mobile phones spells importance JAKARTA (JP): She sashays into the trendy restaurant in her authentic Gianni Versace black jeans touting the signature gilded lion on the rump pockets. Leaving a trail of Escada's heady scent in her wake, she knows that everyone has noticed her.
Sun, 12 Mar 1995
Young professionals dominate golf membership
Young professionals dominate golf membershipBy Arif Suryobuwono JAKARTA (JP): Members at the undulating seas of grass called golf courses aren't lining up to buy Grecian Formula.The gray haired diehards, made up mostly of top government officials and top-notch businessmen, remain the predominant...
Sun, 12 Mar 1995
China blasts Washington as Kantor begins visit
China blasts Washington as Kantor begins visit BEIJING (AFP): Chinese Foreign Trade Minister Wu Yi accused Washington yesterday of failing to meet its obligations under a 1992 market access agreement, saying Beijing was entitled to "take corresponding actions.
Sun, 12 Mar 1995
Boutros-Ghali to Bandung
Boutros-Ghali to Bandung JAKARTA (JP): United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali will visit Indonesia next month for the 30th commemoration of the Asia-Africa Conference.Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas was quoted by the Antara news agency as saying that Boutros-Ghali has...
Sun, 12 Mar 1995
Trade between China and Vietnam brisk
Trade between China and Vietnam brisk Where is the vibrant border trade between China and Vietnam heading? Liu Zhi sheds some light on the issue. The two southern Chinese provinces of Yunnan and Guangxi border six provinces of Vietnam.
Sun, 12 Mar 1995
FIM endorses Pugeran circuit
FIM endorses Pugeran circuit JAKARTA (JP): The Federation of International Motocross (FIM) approved the Pugeran Maguwoharjo circuit in Yogyakarta to host the 11th leg of the World Motocross Championship series slated for July 30.
Sat, 11 Mar 1995
Mitsubishi boosts output
Mitsubishi boosts output TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said it was considering upgrading its plants in the Philippines and Thailand to meet rising demand there.Mitsubishi is considering raising its capacity in the Philippines to up to 57,500 units a year from the current annual...
Sat, 11 Mar 1995
BI calm about yen surge
BI calm about yen surge JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono said yesterday that the yen's surge would not have an adverse impact on the Indonesian economy, even though nearly 40 percent of the country's external debts is denominated in the Japanese currency.
Sat, 11 Mar 1995
35 factories pollute rivers
35 factories pollute rivers JAKARTA (JP): The Tangerang administration has discovered that 35 factories in the regency have polluted Cimandiri, Cilongok and Cirarab rivers by discarding their industrial wastes into the rivers.Head of Tangerang's office in charge of environmental pollution H.
Sat, 11 Mar 1995
RI maid tortured in Malaysia
RI maid tortured in Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): The government has left a Malaysian court to handle the case of an Indonesian housemaid that was brutally burned and tortured by an Irishman and his Malaysian wife near Kuala Lumpur.
Sat, 11 Mar 1995
Govt will start airport expansion projects soon
Govt will start airport expansion projects soon JAKARTA (JP): The government, in cooperation with several foreign companies, will start expansion projects at a number of airports this year, including the Juanda Airport in Surabaya, East Java, the Ngurah Rai Airport in Denpasar, Bali, and the...
Sat, 11 Mar 1995
Myanmar sets eye on ASEAN membership
Myanmar sets eye on ASEAN membership HANOI (Reuter): Myanmar wants to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and believes this will strengthen regional security, Myanmarese Foreign Minister U Ohn Gyaw said in an interview published yesterday.
Sat, 11 Mar 1995
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.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, 11 Mar 1995
Obituary
Obituary JAKARTA (JP): Senior actor Dicky Zulkarnain died of a heart attack here yesterday. He was 56.Famous for his portrayal of Si Pitung, the legendary hero of Jakarta during Dutch colonialism, Dicky Iskandar Zulkarnain was born in Jakarta on Oct. 12, 1939.
Sat, 11 Mar 1995
Accident caused Filipino's death
Accident caused Filipino's death NABIRE, Irian Jaya: A Philippine business consultant's death was caused by accident, the Paniai Police said yesterday.Announcing the result of a three-month investigation, Paniai Police Chief Maj.
Sat, 11 Mar 1995
Thailand laments rival Games plan
Thailand laments rival Games plan JAKARTA (JP): The 18th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games Organizing Committee strongly opposed yesterday a proposal to stage a rival sporting meet in Hanoi, labeling the plan a threat to the region's harmony.