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Canadian investments in RI expected to increase

Canadian investments in RI expected to increase JAKARTA (JP): Canadian investments in Indonesia are expected to increase from the current level of US$2.7 billion to over $4 billion within five years, a Canadian official says.

RI plans greater intellectual property rights protection

RI plans greater intellectual property rights protectionBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): A revised copyright law, scheduled to be completed this year, will acknowledge not only copyrights but also so-called "neighboring rights" as well as other related rights which are not covered in the 1987...

Melati Suci lets kids apply their imaginations

Melati Suci lets kids apply their imaginationsBy Lenah Susianty JAKARTA (JP): "We do not need to teach children how to paint, it is us who have to learn from the purity of children's paintings," the Spanish painter, Picasso, once said.A.

Garuda Indonesia will introduce special packages

Garuda Indonesia will introduce special packages JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia, will introduce special packages to various international destinations in order to compete better in the global airline industry.

APEC finance ministers to discuss yen's surge

APEC finance ministers to discuss yen's surge JAKARTA (JP): The sharp fluctuation of exchange rates, notably the steep surge of the Japanese yen against the American dollar, will be one of the main topics of discussion at the second annual meeting of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum's...

Killer instinct

Killer instinct A great deal has been reported about Mike Tyson, The Jakarta Post March 27, 1995 issue. He was sentenced to six years in jail for raping a beauty queen, but was recently released for good conduct.I define rape as: the crime of forcing a female to submit to sexual intercourse.

RI to field 4 cyclists at Asian meet

RI to field 4 cyclists at Asian meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will rely on four ace cyclists now in training in Australia for the Asian Cycling Championship in Manila.Sofian Ruzian of the Indonesian Cycling Association said yesterday the four have been undergoing a rigorous training program in...

State firms to sell cement below govt-set prices

State firms to sell cement below govt-set prices JAKARTA (JP): State-owned trading companies assigned by the government to import cement to help stabilize prices on the domestic market said yesterday they would sell their cement below the newly-raised reference prices.

Wealth gap threatens national unity: Experts

Wealth gap threatens national unity: ExpertsBy Wahyudi M. Pratopo JAKARTA (JP): As officials grow more concerned with the possibility of national disintegration, two leading scholars say Indonesia could prevent such a process from taking place by tackling the problem of the widening gap between the...

Church Services

Church Services * All Saints' Anglican Church, (opposite The Aryaduta Jakarta), Jl. Arif Rahman Hakim No. 5, Central Jakarta: Friday, April 14 (Good Friday) 9 a.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Friday, April 14, 10:30 a.m.

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.

Postal service seminar

Postal service seminar JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned postal service Perusahaan Umum Pos dan Giro (PPG) will host on Monday a three-day seminar focusing on express postal services.A PPG director, Sumitro Roestam, said here yesterday that the seminar will involve executives from postal service firms...

Police to question five Indonesians over protest

Police to question five Indonesians over protest JAKARTA (JP): Police say they will summon for questioning five Indonesians they suspect were involved in an anti-Indonesian government demonstration during President Soeharto's visit to Germany last week.Spokesman for the national police, Brig. Gen.

Regencies ready for pilot project on autonomy

Regencies ready for pilot project on autonomy JAKARTA (JP): Officials from various regency administrations said yesterday that they will be ready to accept more tasks and responsibilities from the central government under a greater regional autonomy project to be launched on April 25.

Steep road to Osaka

Steep road to Osaka Issues that the Bogor APEC forum brushed over may come back to haunt Asia-Pacific leaders when they meet in Japan later this year. Martin Khor reports for Inter Press Service. PENANG, Malaysia: The next meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum is still seven months...

Turkmenistan's wish to joined NAM hailed

Turkmenistan's wish to joined NAM hailed JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's President Soeharto has expressed his full support, as chair of the 111-nation Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), for Turkmenistan's wish to join the movement.

Aetna sets up firm here

Aetna sets up firm here JAKARTA (JP): PT Danamon International and Aetna Life Insurance Company of the United States have established a joint venture insurance company in Indonesia with a paid-up capital of Rp 22.5 billion (US$10.1 million).Michael A.

Man arrested with marijuana

Man arrested with marijuana PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Police have arrested a man for possession of marijuana.Spokesman for the southern Sumatra police command Lt. Col. Muas Musa told Antara yesterday that the suspect, identified as Ras, 18, was found in possession of dried marijuana leaves.

`Power Rangers' live show

`Power Rangers' live show JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's kids will be delighted by a special live show featuring figures of popular TV series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.The show will take place at Istora Senayan Sports Stadium from April 19 through 23.

Philippine debt rising

Philippine debt rising MANILA (AFP): The rise of the yen against the dollar has increased the Philippines' debt stock by US$2 billion, but Central Bank Governor Gabriel Singson said this would have no immediate impact.

German photos at Antara

German photos at Antara JAKARTA (JP): An exhibition of photography by German Silke Grossmann is scheduled to take place at Antara Journalism Photography Gallery, on Jl. Antara, Central Jakarta, from April 15 to 30.

East Timor leaders say integration issue is final

East Timor leaders say integration issue is final DILI, East Timor (JP): East Timorese leaders told a visiting senior official of the U.S. State Department yesterday that the integration of East Timor into Indonesia was final and should no longer be disputed by the international community.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Cartoon: Wide World Of Kids 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:30 Women Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Miniseries 8:05 Culture...

City, developer reach agreement

City, developer reach agreement JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta Mayor H. Sudarsono says the municipal administration and PT Modernland Realty Ltd. have reached a consensus regarding the provision of public and social facilities by the developer.

AIDS a danger to teenagers

AIDS a danger to teenagers SEMARANG: A recent survey showing that over 37,800, or six percent of high school students in the province, have had premarital sex, has local officials worried over the further spread of AIDS.

Lampung has new police chief

Lampung has new police chief BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Col. Didy Kusumayadi was sworn in as the new local police commander, replacing Col. Endang Suwanda yesterday.Endang, who had held office for two years, has been promoted to the post of deputy chief of the North Sulawesi police commander.

Crossing boat on Ciliwung river saves pedestrians

Crossing boat on Ciliwung river saves pedestriansBy Poltak Hotradero JAKARTA (JP): In Jakarta, crossing a river is not an easy thing to do. Most bridges are dominated by cars and motorcycles as if they were built only for them.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 12, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------ ADES ALFINDO 2,675 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,225 -25 40,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA...

Organized crime not a problem yet: Seminar

Organized crime not a problem yet: Seminar JAKARTA (JP): Judges and scholars at a seminar held here yesterday were unanimous in their support for police efforts against organized crime in Indonesia's cities.

NU enters fray in support of Permadi

NU enters fray in support of Permadi JAKARTA (JP): Sympathy for Permadi Satrio Wiwoho is on the rise from people who believe that he is innocent, despite the authorities' announcement yesterday that the controversial soothsayer could be charged with subversion.

Kemayoran body rejects claims

Kemayoran body rejects claims JAKARTA (JP): An official of the Kemayoran Area Development Board has dismissed as untrue allegations that Kebon Kosong and Gunung Sahari residents rejected the compensation rate offered by the board for the appropriation of their land.Hindro T.

Foreign capital in Myanmar

Foreign capital in Myanmar YANGON (Reuter): Firms from 18 countries have invested a total of US$2.59 billion in Myanmar since 1988, Myanmarese Finance Minister Brigadier General Win Tin, said.Speaking at the opening of a foreign bank representative office, he said the government had approved 130...

Police deny Singapore's claim of capturing alleged local dealer

Police deny Singapore's claim of capturing alleged local dealer JAKARTA (JP): Police have denied a report published in a Singapore newspaper that a suspected drug supplier, apprehended in Bali last month, had been arrested by Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau in a major drug sweep late last...

Manila seeks removal of S'pore envoy

Manila seeks removal of S'pore envoy MANILA (Reuter): The Philippines sought the removal of Singapore's ambassador to Manila because he was pushy, insensitive and underestimated the national anger at the hanging of a Filipina maid, officials said yesterday.

Delhi conference vital to Indonesia (2)

Delhi conference vital to Indonesia (2)By Jai Singh Yadav This is the second of two articles describing the critical role of a conference in New Delhi in consolidating international support for the newly formed Republic of Indonesia in the 1940s.

RI, Thailand to be worst hit by yen rise

RI, Thailand to be worst hit by yen rise SINGAPORE (AFP): Indonesia and Thailand are expected to be worst hit by the steep appreciation of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar, according to a study of nine Asian economies released here yesterday.

Four arrested in vehicle testing scam

Four arrested in vehicle testing scam JAKARTA (JP): The authorities have arrested four people suspected of collecting unauthorized fees from vehicle owners at the vehicle testing center in Ujungmenteng, East Jakarta, an official said yesterday.

Government's ambiguous stance on PDI deplored

Government's ambiguous stance on PDI deplored JAKARTA (JP): A political scientist deplores the government's ambiguous stance over the ongoing dissension within the minority Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).

Mahathir cautions of complacency in polls

Mahathir cautions of complacency in polls KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad warned his ruling coalition yesterday against complacency as he launched his election manifesto for this month's national election.

Asia's thriving IPO mart stalled by dollar moves

Asia's thriving IPO mart stalled by dollar moves SINGAPORE (Reuter): On many bourses across Asia, a once thriving market for initial public share offerings (IPOs) has lost its vigor as investors take stock of the implications of the dollar's recent sharp falls.

A show of solidarity

A show of solidarity We gladly welcome yesterday's agreement between Philippines President Fidel Ramos and Singaporean Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong that the two governments should try to keep their bilateral relations on an even keel.

Good Friday

Good FridayIn observance of Good Friday, The Jakarta Post will not be published tomorrow. The Post will appear again on Saturday. -- Publisher

Govt will keep eye on developers

Govt will keep eye on developers JAKARTA (JP): Vice governor of government affairs Idroes said yesterday that the city administration is currently tallying the public and social facilities built by housing complex developers.

Rehabilitation bill silent on killing

Rehabilitation bill silent on killingBy Imanuddin JAKARTA (JP): As the government is pushing a new bill on social rehabilitation that emphasizes reforming a criminal rather than exacting retribution, anti-capital punishment lobbyists again ask why the same principle can't be applied to all.

Consortium to build Batam port

Consortium to build Batam port JAKARTA (JP): The Batam Industrial Development Agency (BIDA) has agreed to give exclusive rights to a consortium of Indonesian, Singapore and Malaysian companies for the establishment of a container port in Batam at about US$1 billion.

Turkmenistan offers cotton project to RI businessmen

Turkmenistan offers cotton project to RI businessmen JAKARTA (JP): Turkmenistan is offering Indonesian investors a chance to develop its land for primarily cotton growing.The offer was made by Deputy Prime Minister R.

Ibis hotel responds

Ibis hotel responds In response to a reader's letter from The Jakarta Post, April 4, 1995, we wish to mention that our guest who checked in on March 16, 1995, at 11.00 p.m. was not given a room because it was a late check-in due to plane delay.

Village planned at Subic

Village planned at Subic MANILA (AFP): A Philippine-Australian business venture announced yesterday plans to develop a US$120 million waterfront village at the former U.S. Subic naval base north of Manila.Subic Bay Waterfront Development Corp.

Jakarta Varsities English Debate at UI

Jakarta Varsities English Debate at UIBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's prominent economist Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti has voiced a strong objection against capital punishment."The death penalty does not solve problems," he said.

APEC members split over free trade issue

APEC members split over free trade issue SINGAPORE (AFP): Developed and developing countries were divided at an APEC senior officials meeting here yesterday on how to approach the task of liberalizing trade in the Pacific Rim by 2020, officials said.