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Teater Koma's 'Sampek-Engtay' back in town

Teater Koma's 'Sampek-Engtay' back in townText by Yenni Kwok and photos by Oka Budhi Yogaswara JAKARTA (JP): Once upon a time, long before Kartini's birth, a Banten-born, Serang-dwelling Chinese girl already had visions of women's emancipation.Engtay yearned to go to school.

Junior golf Open pulls numbers

Junior golf Open pulls numbers JAKARTA (JP): A huge field of about 150 junior golfers from ASEAN countries, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, South Korea and India will take part in the Tugu Pratama Amateur Junior Open Championship next month.

Aurora mining in Indonesia

Aurora mining in Indonesia SYDNEY (Reuter): Aurora Gold Ltd said on Wednesday it held sufficient supplies at its Mount Muro mine in Indonesia's East Kalimantan province to ride out a dry spell that has halted river barge traffic to the site.

WB says stronger measures needed to improve RI banks

WB says stronger measures needed to improve RI banks JAKARTA (JP): The government should adopt a more transparent, market-oriented strategy to solve banking problems and take timely action to penalize chronic offenders, the World Bank says.

Jakarta expects 'to see governors from the military'

Jakarta expects 'to see governors from the military' JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta will see governors from the military for a long time to come, a political researcher said yesterday.Mahrus Irsyam of the University of Indonesia (UI) said military figures were appointed as Jakarta governors because of the...

RI swimmers to compete in Pan Pacific c'ships

RI swimmers to compete in Pan Pacific c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top swimmers will compete at the Pan Pacific championships in Fukuoka, Japan, in early August as their final preparation for the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Arson suspected in shop fire

Arson suspected in shop fire DILI: Police suspect arson caused the fire which destroyed a shop and beauty parlor here early Wednesday.No injuries were reported in the fire that razed the Sigma Sport shop and Salon New Sakura at about 5 a.m. No possessions were recovered from the buildings.

IPTN and 'Post' dispute talks to resume Tuesday

IPTN and 'Post' dispute talks to resume Tuesday JAKARTA (JP): The dispute pitting the state-owned aircraft manufacturer IPTN against The Jakarta Post daily is hanging in the balance although they agreed yesterday to keep working for an out-of-court settlement.

Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Bali Cliff, Pecatu: Frog Dance, Saturday; Balinese Theater, Ramayana Ballet, Monday; Kecak Dance, Tuesday and Saturday; Legong Dance, Wednesday; Mask Dance, Thursday; Jegog Orchestra, Friday; Tektekan Calonarang, Sunday, from 8.30 p.m.

PT Indorama sets net profit target of Rp 148 billion

PT Indorama sets net profit target of Rp 148 billion JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed polyester producer PT Indorama Synthetics has set a net profit target of Rp 148 billion and sales target of Rp 934 billion this year and is preparing capacity expansions to support their goals.

Fighting book piracy

Fighting book piracy As could have been expected, the annual Indonesian Publishers Association book fair, which opened at the Senayan Sports Hall a few days ago, once again put the spotlight on a serious malady which has afflicted members of the association for longer than one can remember.

Mudrick clashes with officials

Mudrick clashes with officials SURAKARTA, Central Java: The chief of the United Development Party's (PPP) local chapter, Mudrick Sangidoe, clashed with public order officials over the party's banners Wednesday.Mudrick tried to snatched a PPP banner from the officials in a main street.

Unions try to stall manpower bill debate

Unions try to stall manpower bill debate JAKARTA (JP): Two trade unions urged the House of Representatives yesterday to postpone debate on the controversial manpower bill so that legislators would have more time to seek submissions.

Local issues a new challenges to RI diplomacy

Local issues a new challenges to RI diplomacyBy A.K.P. Mochtan JAKARTA (JP): Foreign policy is not limited to ensuring constructive relations among nations. Its other crucial functions include representing and explaining domestic developments to the international community.

UN hopes for better talks on East Timor

UN hopes for better talks on East Timor UNITED NATIONS (Reuter): The United Nations hopes a meeting yesterday between the foreign ministers of Indonesia and Portugal to discuss the tricky question of East Timor will lead to more substantial talks on the issue.A senior U.N.

Customs' EDI hit by problems

Customs' EDI hit by problems JAKARTA (JP): The customs electronic data interchange (EDI) system is still beset with problems and only 222 or 2.7 percent of the 8,000 licensed importers have been connected to the system, importers told a seminar here yesterday.

Textile industry needs revamped machinery

Textile industry needs revamped machinery JAKARTA (JP): Textile industry analyst Chamroel Djafri urged textile and garment companies yesterday to upgrade old plant equipment and machinery to remain internationally competitive.

Tarmizi Taher criticized over blood statement

Tarmizi Taher criticized over blood statement YOGYAKARTA (JP): Moslem leaders and activists strongly protested yesterday Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher's recent statement that rioters are allowed to be killed.

RI-U.S. relations survive strains

RI-U.S. relations survive strains Some irritant issues have unfolded in Indonesia-United States relations in recent weeks, including the U.S. State Department's remarks on the Indonesian election and the cancellation of the F- 16 jets purchase.

Hexindo Adiperkasa revises sales target upwards

Hexindo Adiperkasa revises sales target upwards JAKARTA (JP): PT Hexindo Adiperkasa, a publicly listed heavy equipment company, has revised upwards its sales projection for this year after an unexpected rise in demand.

Minister warns about trade liberalization

Minister warns about trade liberalization JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo warned yesterday that Indonesia would become a victim of global trade liberalization if it failed to prepare itself.

Floating guesthouse for tourists

Floating guesthouse for tourists BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Foreign and domestic tourists wishing to see water buffaloes in the Danau Panggang subdistrict, South Kalimantan, will soon be able to stay in a floating guesthouse, Antara reported.

Dong-Ah loses license

Dong-Ah loses license SEOUL (AFP): South Korea's construction giant Dong-Ah Group yesterday lost one of its licenses as a penalty for shoddy construction of a main Seoul bridge which collapsed in 1994, killing 32 rush-hour commuters.

Govt to hold seminar on corruption next month

Govt to hold seminar on corruption next month JAKARTA (JP): The government is to invite ministers, scholars and critics to speak in a seminar on bureaucracy next month to delve deeply into the problem of corruption.State Minister of Administrative Reforms T.B.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Horison, Jl. Pantai Indah, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, North Jakarta: - The Anging Mamiri Garden: Fantastic Group from Philippines, Ever Green Hawaiian Band/Orkes Keroncong, Hula-hula Dances, every Saturday Night, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

New directorate to spur privatization program

New directorate to spur privatization program JAKARTA (JP): The government has established a new directorate general at the ministry of finance to manage the privatization of state-owned companies in Indonesia.

Fire razes police houses

Fire razes police houses JAKARTA (JP): A fire destroyed four homes at a police housing complex on Jl. K.S. Tubun, Slipi, West Jakarta. No fatalities were reported.The fire, which started at 7:05 p.m., originated from a house belonging to a retired police officer, said Suprijadi, a chief of the West...

WB aids RI's auditors

WB aids RI's auditors WASHINGTON (DPA): The World Bank announced Wednesday approval of a US$16.4 million loan to Indonesia to help improve government auditing of public finances and make allocation of resources more efficient and effective.

S'pore joins UN environmental push

S'pore joins UN environmental push SINGAPORE (DPA): Singapore has announced it will team up with Brazil, Germany and South Africa to launch a collective initiative aimed at stepping up environmental protection efforts by the United Nations, news reports said yesterday.

Let the voters decide

Let the voters decideFrom Media IndonesiaI would like to comment on the idea of Golkar giving its surplus votes to PDI.My office colleagues and I voted for Golkar in the general election because we are convinced that Golkar will be able to channel our aspirations, such as the realization of a just...

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Kelly 3:10 Children's Dances 3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Film: Home Green Home 5:25 Variety Show: Country Tracks 5:30 Music: The 27th Package 6:00...

Visitors buy uphomes at Fair

Visitors buy uphomes at Fair JAKARTA (JP): Low cost homes are one of the hot offers at the recently opened Jakarta Fair -- transactions have reached Rp 30 billion in barely a week.William Yioda, the organizer of the developers' stand at the fairgrounds in Kemayoran, said Wednesday low-cost homes...

RI sends 3 players to Asian C'ship

RI sends 3 players to Asian C'ship JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Billiard and Snooker Association will send three players to the Asian Nine-Ball Championships in Seoul from June 26 to June 29.Robby Suarly, Eddy Hartono and Nurdin will use the event as preparation for the 19th Southeast Asian Games,...

Blanco's Bali affair gets televised

Blanco's Bali affair gets televisedBy K. Basrie UBUD, Bali (JP): It was the mid 1950s. A vessel from Singapore sailed through the Malacca Strait bound for this tourist resort island. Among the passengers was a 23-year-old Spanish artist, Don Antonio Blanco.He read books to kill time.

Five new military stations inaugurated

Five new military stations inaugurated JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso inaugurated five new military sectors in Jakarta, Tangerang and Bekasi yesterday.Sutiyoso, whose jurisdiction covers the city's outskirts, said the operation of the military stations (Koramil) were...

Museum for the late First Lady

Museum for the late First Lady JAKARTA: President Soeharto endorsed a plan yesterday to build a museum dedicated to the late First Lady, Mrs. Tien Soeharto so long as it does not aimed at making a cult of her.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 19, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,550 0 147,500 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,025 -25 1,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,125 0 182,000...

South Korean faces one year imprisonment

South Korean faces one year imprisonment JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor at the West Jakarta District Court demanded a one-year jail sentence for a construction superintendent.Defendant Byung Woo Lee, 38, was found guilty of neglect which led to the death of three workers and the injury of five others...

RI wheat imports may reach 5m tons

RI wheat imports may reach 5m tons LONDON (Reuter): Indonesia may import at least five million tons of wheat for its flour mills by the year 2000, with Australia capturing the bulk of the business,a top Indonesian miller said yesterday.

Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Tunjungan Crystal Hotel, Jl. Tunjungan 102-104: - Lounge Bar: Stief's Band, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, open at 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. * Mirama Hotel, Jl. Raya Darmo 58-76: - Mirama Bar: Desire Band, Monday. Cigma Band, Tuesday.

The Listening Post

The Listening Post "Building English Skills Through Newspaper + Radio" Produced by American Language Center in cooperation with The Jakarta Post and Radio Sonora FM 100.9 Mhz * The revitalization of the Philippines is a cause for rejoicing, and not just for the Filipinos.

Missile reports strike at Indo-U.S. ties

Missile reports strike at Indo-U.S. tiesBy Nelson Graves NEW DELHI (Reuter): U.S. reports that India has moved ballistic missiles to a site near Pakistan have re-ignited distrust that New Delhi and Washington had sought to consign to the Cold War past.Indian policymakers and defense analysts said U.

U.S. policy on RI not hurt by 'money links'

U.S. policy on RI not hurt by 'money links' WASHINGTON (Reuter): The State Department said on Wednesday there was no truth in suggestions that U.S. policy on Indonesia had been paralyzed by a controversy over President Bill Clinton's links to Asian money.

Bogor bear

Bogor bear I was pleased to see the photo of the captive sun bear at Jl. Pajajaran No. 6, Bogor, in The Jakarta Post. I have regularly observed this particular bear since I first noticed it close to our home in Bogor last year.

PPP, PDI urged to accept offer on vote trading

PPP, PDI urged to accept offer on vote trading JAKARTA (JP): The government continued its bid yesterday to increase the number of Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) seats in the House of Representatives, suggesting that the credibility of the country's political system would otherwise suffer.

PT KIA will spend $350m on expansion

PT KIA will spend $350m on expansion JAKARTA (JP): PT Keramika Indonesia Assosiasi (KIA), a major local producer of roof and floor tiles, will spend about US$350 million in the next two years to raise its production capacity, its president said.

Marzuki calls for new law to curb money laundering

Marzuki calls for new law to curb money laundering JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs a special law to curb money laundering activities through the country's banking industry, a senior official said here yesterday.

Johor beggars to get job training

Johor beggars to get job training KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Beggars and vagrants in Malaysia's southern Johor state will be given grants and training to learn new skills to get them off the streets, a newspaper reported yesterday.

No third party behind drivers' strikes: Sutiyoso

No third party behind drivers' strikes: Sutiyoso JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso ruled out allegations that a third party was behind the strikes in the past few days.He said the strikes reflected the "pure" actions of drivers, and added he was ready to mediate between...

Is PPP entitled to file a lawsuit?

Is PPP entitled to file a lawsuit?By Bambang Widjojanto JAKARTA (JP): The election is behind us, leaving only the memory of the hurly-burly of campaigning and the excitement of voting. Now, we are waiting on the final results of ballot counting.