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Alleged crooks shot dead after ignoring warnings

Alleged crooks shot dead after ignoring warnings JAKARTA (JP): Two alleged hard-core criminals were shot and killed by the city police over the weekend.Police said they were forced to shoot the two men because they ignored several warning shots and even tried to attack the police officers who were...

Habibie turns 58 years old

Habibie turns 58 years old BANDUNG: State Minister for Research and Technology B.J. Habibie celebrated his 58th year birthday among close relatives and friends at his home here on Saturday.Around 100 people turned up, including Minister of Transportation Haryanto Danutirto and senior journalist...

Tourists get special welcome

Tourists get special welcome Foreign tourists who arrived at Soekarno-Hatta international airport on the 467th anniversary of Jakarta last June 22, received a special welcome as they disembarked from their planes.

Yap Thiam Hien's biography

Yap Thiam Hien's biographyFrom Forum KeadilanIn law circles, Yap Thiam Hien is a familiar name. Yapusham (Foundation of Study Center for Human Rights) has made him a symbol of Indonesia's struggle for human rights.

Cultural factors also hamper non-smoking campaign: Expert

Cultural factors also hamper non-smoking campaign: Expert JAKARTA (JP): A mass communications expert warned that a number of cultural factors will hamper the plan to restrict smoking in public transport vehicles and places.Dr.

Modernland to construct shopping malls and condominiums

Modernland to construct shopping malls and condominiums JAKARTA (JP): PT Modernland Realty Ltd, a housing, golf course and country club developer, will build shopping malls and condominiums to attract consumer interest.PT Modernland Realty Ltd.

Private sector told to fund vocational training centers

Private sector told to fund vocational training centers PALEMBANG, South Sumatra (JP): The private sector must help fund new vocational training centers, because it will benefit not only those trained but the private businesses themselves, Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief says.

Malaysia not ready to set up diplomatic ties with Israel

Malaysia not ready to set up diplomatic ties with Israel KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia has reiterated that it is not ready to establish diplomatic ties with Israel, after denying reports that it had sent a royal emissary to work out plans for links with the Jewish state.

Plight of Batak reverends

Plight of Batak reverends I am extremely disturbed by your headline news in the June 10, 1994 issue of The Jakarta Post about the plights of Batak reverends.As a foreign-born and foreign-educated Batak who spent most of his prime life in foreign companies, I shared no or little affinity to the...

Youth groups support press ban

Youth groups support press ban JAKARTA (JP): Two youth organizations yesterday came out in support of the government's ban against Tempo, Editor and DeTIK news magazines.The first one, calling themselves the Youth Forum for the Defense of the Pancasila Press (FPPP), deployed 20 men to the Ministry...

Saxophonists showcased on jazz cassettes

Saxophonists showcased on jazz cassettesBy Paul Blair JAKARTA (JP): The saxophone (doubtless the instrument most closely associated with jazz , especially in the minds of non- jazz listeners) is probably also the horn best able to imitate the timbres of the human voice (which is what many insist...

Indonesia to participate in World Trade Week in Taipei

Indonesia to participate in World Trade Week in Taipei JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will participate in the World Trade Week in Taipei beginning Oct. 17 with 3,000 trade representative from around 100 countries attending.

Shell makes significant find of gas off Malaysia's Sabah

Shell makes significant find of gas off Malaysia's Sabah KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Dutch oil giant Shell has confirmed a significant find of natural gas off Malaysia's petroleum-rich eastern Sabah state and was planning wells to ascertain the volume of hydrocarbon reserves.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Chuan, Kim delay meet for Cup match

Chuan, Kim delay meet for Cup match SEOUL (AFP): Visiting Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai yesterday easily agreed with President Kim Young-Sam to delay their planned summit -- to watch Bolivia-South Korea World Cup match, a presidential spokesman said.

`Private' traffic wardens often create mayhem

`Private' traffic wardens often create mayhem JAKARTA (JP): The young men who throughout the city hold up traffic in order to allow the motorists who pay them to make U- turns, is still raising questions on whether they expedite or hamper the flow of traffic.

TV Today

TV TodayTVRI 2:30 p.m. World Cup 1994: Brazil vs Cameron (rerun) 4:30 Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film: Anything for a Laugh 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: Maluku 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Fashion: Office Wear 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Caller 9:00...

Workshop on Japanese wrapping

Workshop on Japanese wrapping The Japan Foundation will organize a two-day workshop on the wrapping art, one of its trademarks in art, in an attempt to promote Japanese culture in Indonesia.The workshops will be chaired by prominent Japanese artist Kunio Ekiguchi, 64.

Seminar to treat Maluku matters

Seminar to treat Maluku matters AMBON, Maluku: Some 70 foreign scientists have confirmed their participation in the third International Maluku Research Conference (IMRC) which is scheduled to last from June 27 to July 4 at the campus of the University of Pattimura (Unpatti) here.

Rembang will become `important' town soon

Rembang will become `important' town soon JAKARTA (JP): Rembang is a poor and virtually neglected town on the northern coast of Central Java, a stopover point for buses between Semarang and Surabaya.This Sunday, however, the town which houses the grave of humanist and national heroine Raden Adjeng...

HKBP dispute

HKBP dispute I have to say that The Jakarta Post's news about the HKBP (Batak Protestant Church) problem are really objective. The Jakarta Post doesn't take the information from one side only and it seems to me that The Jakarta Post really understands what the main problem is.

Firm measure needed to curb migrants

Firm measure needed to curb migrants JAKARTA (JP): During his weekly tour yesterday, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja called on subdistrict chiefs to firmly enforce law on population in an effort to impede the pace of urbanization.

Eight flyovers to be opened this year

Eight flyovers to be opened this year JAKARTA (JP): The city's traffic problems may be partially solved with the completion of eight flyovers and one underpass this year, an official said yesterday.The official from the Municipal Public Works Office, who requested anonymity, added that the Dukuh...

Aussie broadcasters introduce oral history methods

Aussie broadcasters introduce oral history methodsBy Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): From a tape-recorder placed on a table in the center of a small auditorium at the Australian embassy came the voices of several women, breathless and full of reminiscence.

`Ida did not commit suicide,' say her relatives

`Ida did not commit suicide,' say her relatives JAKARTA (JP): Relatives of a 32-year-old bank secretary, who was found dead hanging on a rope in her house two months ago, have rejected the police's conclusion that she committed suicide.

Britons tried on heroin charges

Britons tried on heroin charges BANGKOK (AFP): Britons Sandra Gregory and Robert Locke returned to criminal court yesterday for another session in their 16-month trial on drugs charges, featuring testimony seeking to establish Locke's innocence.

A recurring problem

A recurring problem Indonesia sent 165,000 haj pilgrims to Mecca this year -- a 25 percent increase from last year. By the end of the century the number is expected to reach 200,000, which is far beyond the allocation set by the government of Saudi Arabia: one per million Indonesians.

Naro says PPP performs poorly under Metareum

Naro says PPP performs poorly under Metareum JAKARTA (JP): H.J. Naro, an aging but flamboyant former chairman of the United Development Party (PPP), criticized the leadership of his successor, Ismail Hasan Metareum, yesterday.

Jewelry design competition

Jewelry design competition JAKARTA (JP): The World Gold Council (WGC) Indonesia is holding the first Indonesian gold jewelry design competition for designers, factories and retailers until the end of July.

Mitsubishi keen to see Indonesian rally drivers

Mitsubishi keen to see Indonesian rally drivers JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian rally drivers who are in dire need of better cars with which to challenge foreign adversaries will soon have their wish fulfilled.

Central Kalimantan election has Golkar cadres revolting

Central Kalimantan election has Golkar cadres revolting JAKARTA (JP): The ruling political organization Golkar is facing dissension from within its ranks in Central Kalimantan over the recent election of the province's new governor.

Traditional drama Lengser at TIM

Traditional drama Lengser at TIM A rare performance of traditional drama called Lengser will be staged at Teater Arena, Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Center, tonight at 8 p.m.The plot of the story is adapted from a famous West Java's folktale Lutung Kasarung.

U.S-Malaysia plane overhaul

U.S-Malaysia plane overhaul KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): U.S aviation firm Hamilton Standard signed a deal yesterday with Malaysia Airlines (MAS) to set up a facility to overhaul aircraft life support systems for the Asia- Pacific.Hamilton Standard, a division of Connecticut-based United Technologies Corp.

Tangerang gets new phones

Tangerang gets new phones JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned domestic telecommunication company, PT Telkom, will offer more than 4,000 new telephone lines in Tangerang area, West Java, during a promotion period between July 5 and July 22.

Records broken at world powerlifting meet

Records broken at world powerlifting meet JAKARTA (JP): The second day of the junior world powerlifting championships in Nusa Dua, Bali saw 13 records shattered as Russia kept its huge overall lead at the four-day meet.

Software piracy in Indonesia

Software piracy in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Computer software piracy has reached an epidemic proportion in Indonesia, in which as much as 99 percent of personal computer (PC) users exploit the software illegally.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Brokers at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) said here yesterday that the market would continue falling despite the listing of several new issues.After losing more than two points to close at 470.95 on Thursday, the broad-based Composite Index ended 2.

First journal on Islamic studies launched

First journal on Islamic studies launched JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher launched Indonesia's first journal on Islamic Studies, Studia Islamika, hoping it will better introduce Indonesian Moslems to the outside world.

Islamic Information Center

Islamic Information CenterFrom Media IndonesiaI would like to suggest that the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) establish an Islamic Information Center that can be contacted anytime by telephone or facsimile free of charge.

Singapore-Indonesia hospital

Singapore-Indonesia hospital SINGAPORE (AFP): Gleneagles International, which operates one of Singapore's major private hospitals, has drawn up plans to build a third joint-venture hospital in Indonesia, it was announced here.A statement from Gleneagles said the S$43 million (US$28.

C. Java wins junior swimming tourney

C. Java wins junior swimming tourney JAKARTA (JP): Central Java, which collected 26 golds, 14 silvers and 30 bronzes, prevailed in the national junior championship at the Senayan stadium here which ended yesterday evening.

RI spikers remains unbeaten

RI spikers remains unbeaten FUKUOKA, Japan (AFP): Indonesia brushed aside Thailand 3-0 for their third consecutive win here yesterday to remain unbeaten in the sixth Asian-Pacific Cup men's volleyball tournament.

Civil servants and professionalism

Civil servants and professionalismFrom MerdekaAll Indonesians know the correlation between the civil servants and the ruling Golkar functional group. An unwritten law seems to say that all civil servants have to be members of Golkar, because those who choose other political parties will receive...

Indonesian soccer

Indonesian soccerFrom NeracaI am an avid soccer fan who is very sad at the development of soccer in this country. Indonesian soccer was in good shape in the 1950s with a number of celebrated players like Ramang, Ramli, Ramlan, Saelan and others. Bribery of players was unknown during that era.

Protests against press bans take artistic forms

Protests against press bans take artistic forms JAKARTA (JP): Journalists and employees of three magazines which were closed down by the government resorted to artistic expression yesterday to vent their anger, a change of method from the street protests they held on Wednesday and Thursday.

Scripless trading on JSX to start in January

Scripless trading on JSX to start in January JAKARTA (JP): All share transactions on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) will be settled by PT Kliring Deposit Efek Indonesia through the netting system beginning on Monday.

Dollar falls to a new closing low of 100.40 yen in Tokyo

Dollar falls to a new closing low of 100.40 yen in Tokyo TOKYO (AFP): The dollar fell to a new local closing low of 100.40 yen in Tokyo yesterday, down 0.91 yen from 101.31 yen the previous day.After opening at 101.11 yen, compared with New York's late Thursday quote of 101.

Kalimantan river expedition goes on

Kalimantan river expedition goes on PUTUSSIBAU, West Kalimantan (JP): A team exploring the cultural richness of the regions along the Kapuas and Mahakam rivers that stretch from west to east Kalimantan is now one third of the way toward its objective.

Intellectuals lose main reading stuff after magazine bans

Intellectuals lose main reading stuff after magazine bans JAKARTA (JP): The intellectual community in Indonesia has lost some of its favorite reading material with the government's ban of Tempo, Editor and DeTIK magazines.

100 monkeys dead in Bali

100 monkeys dead in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Local legislator urged authorities to probe seriously the cause of the death of hundreds of animals in a `monkey forest' during recent weeks.Spokesman of the local council Nyoman Rudia said the meeting has agreed to set up a special team to save the...