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Tue, 02 May 1995
Polygamy and polyandry
Polygamy and polyandry It is generally known that polygamy does prevail in many parts of the world, including Indonesia. According to the Indonesian marriage law, a man is allowed to marry a second woman only upon consent of the first wife.
Tue, 02 May 1995
Small business still out: BKPM
Small business still out: BKPM JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo said yesterday that business activities reserved for small-scale businesses would remain closed to foreign investment.
Tue, 02 May 1995
Aceh gets aid from Canada
Aceh gets aid from Canada JAKARTA: Canada is committed to providing grants worth Rp 53 million (about US$25,000) for two community projects in Aceh, Canadian embassy Lawrence T. Dickenson said here yesterday.
Tue, 02 May 1995
Money changer
Money changer During a stop-over at Medan airport on March 17, 1995, I changed a few hundred Dutch guilders at the one money changer in the transit hall. I was to travel further to Bali and was not sure if I would arrive there in time to find the banks still open.
Tue, 02 May 1995
Competition for foreign students
Competition for foreign students JAKARTA (JP): An English language consultant Lembaga Antar Bangsa is scheduled to hold a competition in poetry writing and reading in Bahasa Indonesia for foreign students in Jakarta, Lilimunir Croft announced yesterday.
Tue, 02 May 1995
Indonesian basketball season to start
Indonesian basketball season to start JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian basketball league will introduce a relegation system when the new season of competition starts at the end of this month in Surabaya, East Java.
Tue, 02 May 1995
Govt will retain control over haj
Govt will retain control over haj JAKARTA (JP): The government intends to retain control over departure arrangements for Indonesian haj pilgrims to Mecca next year, despite the chaos that marked this year's operation.
Tue, 02 May 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.
Tue, 02 May 1995
FBI asked to conduct autopsy
FBI asked to conduct autopsy MANILA (Reuter): The Philippines and Singapore have agreed to ask the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to conduct an autopsy of the remains of a Filipina maid in a bizarre twist to a murder case that has rocked relations between two Asian allies.
Tue, 02 May 1995
Outspoken House member Bintang formally sacked
Outspoken House member Bintang formally sacked JAKARTA (JP): As news of his sacking from the House of Representatives (DPR) emerged yesterday, legislator Sri Bintang Pamungkas promised he would continue his fight as an "opposition" to the government.
Tue, 02 May 1995
Twelve die of diarrhea
Twelve die of diarrhea DILI, East Timor: At least 12 people have died from a diarrhea outbreak in Bobonaro regency, about 180 kilometers west of here, reports said yesterday.The local station of the state-run Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) said that the provincial government had yet to send relief...
Tue, 02 May 1995
Indonesia calls for extension of 4-month old Bosnia truce
Indonesia calls for extension of 4-month old Bosnia truce JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia yesterday called on all sides embroiled in the civil war in the former Yugoslav republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina to extend a four-month old truce which has since expired.
Tue, 02 May 1995
See Lidya, Ria and Nurul in 3-D
See Lidya, Ria and Nurul in 3-D JAKARTA (JP): Television viewers in Indonesia will soon be able to see their favorite slap-stick comedy actresses like Lidya Kandou, Ria Irawan and Nurul Arifin in three-dimension.
Tue, 02 May 1995
Feminism unsuitable for local women
Feminism unsuitable for local women PADANG, West Sumatra: Feminism is a concept that is strictly western and unsuitable for Indonesian women, an expert argues."Indonesian women have their own concepts and strategies inspired by their own religious, cultural and traditional values," R.A.
Tue, 02 May 1995
Vice President in Palu
Vice President in Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: Vice President Try Sutrisno and several cabinet ministers arrived here yesterday for a two-day working visit.Welcomed by governor Azis Lamadjido at the airport, Try went straight to the gubernatorial office to attend a local government meeting.
Tue, 02 May 1995
Two activists arrested for leading protest
Two activists arrested for leading protest JAKARTA (JP): Two labor activists were arrested yesterday for organizing a demonstration to press their demand that the government raise the daily minimum wage to Rp 7,000.
Tue, 02 May 1995
Poverty rate is still high
Poverty rate is still high JAKARTA (JP): Over 27.6 percent of Jakarta families live below the poverty line, an official of the city administration said yesterday.Ritola Tasmaya, head of the Jakarta office of the Family Planning Coordinating Board, said that a survey conducted earlier this year...
Tue, 02 May 1995
BII introduces new service
BII introduces new service JAKARTA (JP): Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII), in cooperation with Western Union of the United States, introduced yesterday a fast money transfer service at two of its Jakarta branches.
Tue, 02 May 1995
Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange
Share prices on the Jakarta Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 1, 1995: Trading Share Close Change volume ------------------------------------------------------ ADES ALFINDO 2,725 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 1,825 -175...
Tue, 02 May 1995
Technology causes environmental damage
Technology causes environmental damage JAKARTA (JP): Advances in science and technology have caused a degradation of the natural environment, former environment minister Emil Salim said on Saturday."Modern technology like air conditioners, pesticides and motor vehicles could lead to the destruction...
Tue, 02 May 1995
Tanjung Priok project claims two children's lives
Tanjung Priok project claims two children's lives JAKARTA (JP): The bodies of two young boys were discovered at a project site in Tanjung Priok port, East Jakarta, on Friday. The operator of an excavator, which was operating near where the boys were playing, has been detained for questioning.
Tue, 02 May 1995
Bapindo gets $125m loan
Bapindo gets $125m loan JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) has signed a subscription agreement with a number of banks and financial institutions in London on floating rate notes worth US$ 125 million.
Tue, 02 May 1995
Combating counterfeiters
Combating counterfeiters The United States Trade Representative, Mickey Kantor, cited Indonesia as one of the countries which have markedly improved copyright protection, thereby escaping a special review with regard to possible U.S. trade sanctions.
Tue, 02 May 1995
Silver Bird responds
Silver Bird responds PT Silver Bird would like to apologize for the inconvenience caused by one of our drivers on March 29, 1995, reported under the heading "Silver Bird's service" (The Jakarta Post, April 18, 1995).
Mon, 01 May 1995
Be civilized
Be civilized When I read what happened to Bintang's house, I was shocked. How could this have happened?Indonesians are a civilized, cultured and law abiding people.It is very much regrettable that there are among us, radical people who forget that they are Indonesians.
Mon, 01 May 1995
Sanitation program in East Jakarta
Sanitation program in East Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta Mayor Sudarsono has urged businessmen in his mayoralty to participate in the sanitation improvement program which has been launched there in conjunction with the central government's drive to improve discipline nationwide.
Mon, 01 May 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, 01 May 1995
Regulating demonstrations
Regulating demonstrations The draft law on demonstrations is at present in its final stages of preparation. The draft will shortly be proposed by the Ministry of Home Affairs. A team representing various ministries is at present finalizing it.
Mon, 01 May 1995
Tradition vs traditionalism (1)
Tradition vs traditionalism (1)By Ignas Kleden This is the first of a two-part article examining the relations between the concept of tradition and political thinking. JAKARTA (JP): Tradition and traditionalism are two closely related concepts which, however, are quite different.
Mon, 01 May 1995
RI to market agro-tourism
RI to market agro-tourism JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, with its rich and varied agricultural fields and plantations, will soon market agricultural tourism to attract more foreigners to visit the country."We have a lot of assets to develop agro-tourism facilities, but we don't know yet how to manage the...
Mon, 01 May 1995
JSX prices weak on cautious sentiments
JSX prices weak on cautious sentiments JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) remained weak as nervous investors cashed in their holdings last week. The market was seen trading within a narrow range, reflecting investors' mixed and cautious sentiments.
Mon, 01 May 1995
13 arrested in Medan demonstration
13 arrested in Medan demonstration JAKARTA (JP): Police in Jakarta have confirmed the arrest of 13 demonstrators in the North Sumatra capital city of Medan last week for their involvement in anti-government rallies.However, National Police Chief Spokesman Brig. Gen.
Mon, 01 May 1995
23 pledge cash for ESCAP
23 pledge cash for ESCAP BANGKOK (AFP): Twenty-three member states of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific have pledged US$13.77 million for ESCAP projects in 1995, ESCAP announced Saturday.
Mon, 01 May 1995
52,500 livestock for Idul Adha
52,500 livestock for Idul Adha JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has prepared 50,000 goats and 2,500 cows to secure an adequate supply of sacrificial livestock for the Islamic Day of Sacrifice (Idul Adha), which falls on May 10.
Mon, 01 May 1995
Indonesian music hard to define, musician says
Indonesian music hard to define, musician says JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian music is in currently in a state of flux, making it difficult to characterize, prominent musician and composer Sukahardjana says.Speaking at a discussion on Indonesian contemporary music entitled Indonesian modern music -- its...
Mon, 01 May 1995
Multimedia may change the way children learn
Multimedia may change the way children learnBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Ask a computer salesman what multimedia is, and he'll most likely tell you that it means a PC with a CD ROM drive, a stereo sound card and a pair of speakers.
Mon, 01 May 1995
Electronics still shielded by protection
Electronics still shielded by protection JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's electronics industry is too domestically-oriented and dependent on the government's protectionist policies, an expert said.Farid Harianto, a visiting professor at the Center for International Studies of the Canadian University of...
Mon, 01 May 1995
Govt striving to reduce number of drug addicts
Govt striving to reduce number of drug addicts JAKARTA (JP): The government is determined to further decrease the number of drug addicts and psychotropic substance abusers, says chairman of Bakolak Inpres 6/1971, a government coordinating board in charge of eliminating drugs trafficking, addicts...
Mon, 01 May 1995
Three Merapi victims found
Three Merapi victims found YOGYAKARTA: The skeletal remains of three people, believed to have been the victims of a Mount Merapi eruption last year, were found last week in the worst hit hamlet of Turgo, near the volcano.
Mon, 01 May 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Cartoon: Little Wizards 3:00 Children's Program: Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 Student Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Family Welfare: Health 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:30 Religious Teachings: Hindu 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama:...
Mon, 01 May 1995
Illegal houses to be flattened
Illegal houses to be flattened SURABAYA, East Java: The East Java administration will flatten the illegal houses built along the flood plain of the Kali Mas and Kali Surabaya rivers ahead of January's ASEAN Tourism Forum 1996, a governor aide said Saturday.
Mon, 01 May 1995
Nurhayati expected to win SEA Games cycling gold
Nurhayati expected to win SEA Games cycling gold JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is placing its gold medal hopes in the 18th Southeast Asian Games cycling competitions on top national female rider Nurhayati, who had an impressive showing at the world championships in Manila over the weekend.
Mon, 01 May 1995
Exporters need faster process for VAT refund
Exporters need faster process for VAT refund JAKARTA (JP): Procedures for the refund of value added tax (VAT) paid by export-oriented companies need to be reformed in order to promote the development of local trading companies, says an analyst of the World Bank.
Mon, 01 May 1995
SPSI members not maximizing union power: Official
SPSI members not maximizing union power: OfficialBy Ridwan M. Sijabat JAKARTA (JP): Workers in Indonesia are not using the power at their disposal to further their interests, says a senior leader of the All Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI).
Mon, 01 May 1995
New Zealand's statement on Joop expected today
New Zealand's statement on Joop expected today WELLINGTON (AFP): New Zealand's foreign minister, Don McKinnon, is to issue a statement today on allegations an Indonesian cabinet minister indecently assaulted a hotel employee in Auckland, the New Zealand Press Association reported yesterday.
Mon, 01 May 1995
Gays barred from Labor Day rallies
Gays barred from Labor Day rallies MANILA (AFP): Leftist groups said that they would not include homosexual groups in this year's Labor Day rallies in the southern Philippines, the official Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported here yesterday.
Mon, 01 May 1995
Lactose intolerance causes diarrhea
Lactose intolerance causes diarrheaBy Tony Smith JAKARTA (JP): "Many cases of diarrhea in young children may not be caused by bacterial infection due to insanitary conditions, but because of intolerance to the carbohydrate lactose found in milk," says leading international pediatrician Dr.
Mon, 01 May 1995
Coordination in quarrying needed
Coordination in quarrying needed JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Economic and Development Affairs Tb. M. Rais wants related offices to coordinate excavation work in the capital to prevent inconvenience to the public.
Mon, 01 May 1995
City told to give traditional marts chance to compete
City told to give traditional marts chance to compete JAKARTA (JP): The government has been asked to set aside more funds to renovate traditional markets in a bid to help them compete with supermarkets and other modern business centers.
Mon, 01 May 1995
NPC signs $100m loan
NPC signs $100m loan MANILA (AFP): State-owned National Power Corporation (NPC) on Saturday signed a US$100-million syndicated loan facility, the Philippine presidential palace said in a statement.The NPC, the Philippines' main power producer, will use the proceeds of the loan for various...