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Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Christie's works: Light and shadow on bamboo
Christie's works: Light and shadow on bambooBy Benito Lopulalan DENPASAR, Bali (JP): "I've grown up with bamboo, in Georgia," Allison Christie said at the Agung Rai Museum of Arts in Ubud where she is exhibiting twenty water colors, all depicting bamboo in light and shadow.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Instilling learning discipline in schools worth retaining
Instilling learning discipline in schools worth retainingBy John Phillips This is the first of two articles exploring the good and bad sides of American and Indonesian school learning processes. YOGYAKARTA (JP): My wife, Ati, and I can hardly contain ourselves in our pride about our two daughters...
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
KL ready for explosion in an aged population
KL ready for explosion in an aged population KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Fewer births and longer lives will mean elderly Malaysians will make up a growing percentage of the population in the next few decades, pitting the government and social groups in a debate over who will bear the burden of caring for...
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Neighbors rescue burned bride
Neighbors rescue burned bride BOMBAY (AFP): Neighbors rescued a Bombay bride of one month who was set on fire by suspicious in-laws who "doubted her character," reports said yesterday.Newspapers said Meena Sawant's parents-in-law poured gasoline on her and set her alight late Tuesday as they...
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Why demolished?
Why demolished?From Media IndonesiaHistorical facts show that the Proclamation building, situated at 56 Jl. Pegangsaan Timur, Jakarta, is where Bung Karno, flanked by Bung Hatta, proclaimed Indonesia's independence, on Friday, Aug. 17, 1945, at 10 a.m.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
28,000 to start apprenticeships
28,000 to start apprenticeships JAKARTA (JP): About 28 high school students will participate in the apprenticeship programs organized by the city education office to teach practical skills during the current month-long holiday.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Govt close to choosing firms to build subway
Govt close to choosing firms to build subway JAKARTA (JP): The investment value of the Jakarta subway project, which will start construction early next year, is currently being calculated by the government, Governor Suryadi Soedirdja said yesterday.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Canadian naval ship in town
Canadian naval ship in town JAKARTA (JP): Canada's newest ship, which it proudly claims as "one of the world's most technologically advanced", will visit Jakarta from June 23 through 25.The Halifax class frigate HMCS Regina commissioned on Sept. 30, 1994, can carry 224 sailors.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Ministry vows to end exam scam
Ministry vows to end exam scam JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Education and Culture has promised to handle the complaints from some parents that their children's final scores have been tampered with."We have asked for a report from the West Java office of the ministry," Zainal A.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
'Active learning method' to be reviewed: Minister
'Active learning method' to be reviewed: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The 15-year-old "active learning method" is being evaluated amid doubts of its ineffectiveness, due to problems in changing old teaching and learning ways.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Over 4,000 deployed for discipline drive
Over 4,000 deployed for discipline drive JAKARTA (JP): The City Military Command has mobilized 4,600 officers and volunteers to reinforce the implementation of the city administration's discipline campaign.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
UNICEF noble performance
UNICEF noble performance The Jakarta Post of June 15, 1995, on the front page, raised the acute problem of the malnutrition of Indonesian children, that was divulged by a recent Progress of Nations report issued by UNICEF.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Man to destroy own horses
Man to destroy own horses SINGAPORE (AFP): Indonesian horse-owner Herry Cahayadi Si has threatened to destroy all his horses if the Malayan Racing Association (MRA) bars him from entering its four clubs, The Straits Times reported yesterday.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Newsprint price to increase 35% next month
Newsprint price to increase 35% next month JAKARTA (JP): The producers and consumers of newsprint agreed yesterday on a 35.88 percent increase in the price of newsprint to Rp 2,310 (US1.03) per kilogram for the July-September period, from the current level of Rp 1,700.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Official admits error in detaining 9-year-old boy
Official admits error in detaining 9-year-old boy JAKARTA (JP): A senior Ministry of Justice official admitted yesterday that it was wrong for the authorities to have put a nine-year-old boy in a Yogyakarta correctional institution designed for adults.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Bad debts higher in April: Bank Indonesia
Bad debts higher in April: Bank Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The number of bad loans at commercial banks rose again to 4.24 percent of total outstanding credits as of April, up from 3.99 in December and 3.88 percent in September last year.Governor of Bank Indonesia J.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Govt to investigate Bank Papan takeover
Govt to investigate Bank Papan takeover JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said here yesterday that the government is investigating the controversial takeover of the publicly-listed Bank Papan Sejahtera.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Jakarta to host baseball meet
Jakarta to host baseball meet JAKARTA (JP): Ten countries from the Asia-Pacific region are expected to take part in the Far East Little League Baseball championships to be held here July 29 to Aug. 7.Indonesia will be represented by Jakarta Little League.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Policemen jailed for leasing guns, desertion
Policemen jailed for leasing guns, desertion JAKARTA (JP): The city military tribunal sentenced yesterday two policemen to 45 months and three months for leasing guns and desertion.A panel of three judges, led by Army Col.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Western view
Western view Here is a tale showing how some Westerners view the world.A Scottish acquaintance, a year after arriving in Jakarta, asked me if I knew any other expatriates, as she was trying to enlarge her circle of friends.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Fishery exports to increase 15%
Fishery exports to increase 15% JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia expects fishery export revenues to increase 15 percent this year to US$1.91 billion, despite unfavorable conditions for such commodities as shrimp and tuna, a senior official said.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Sakra Bima to expand despite criticisms
Sakra Bima to expand despite criticisms JAKARTA (JP): PT Sakra Bima Mandala, a private company handling the administration of payments for vehicle registration documents, has not been deterred by recent criticism of its monopoly of the service.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Chocky's Challenge 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Drama: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 University Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News...
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Mitra Global to invest $724m in Central Java
Mitra Global to invest $724m in Central Java JAKARTA (JP): PT Mitra Global Telekomunikasi Indonesia, a consortium which this week won a contract to install 400,000 telephone lines in Central Java, plans to invest A$1 billion (US$724 million) in the next three to four years in the project.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 21 1995: Shares Close Change Volume ---------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,200 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,275 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 3,100 -50 102,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 6,000 0...
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Legislators warn of envy
Legislators warn of envy JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives are urging the management of the plush Sentul race circuit, about 40 kilometers south of here, to employ local residents to avoid social envy.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Towards a new spirit in local architecture
Towards a new spirit in local architectureBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Almost ten years ago Udo Kultermann, professor of architecture at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, wrote, in his essay "Architecture in Southeast Asia 2: Indonesia" (Mimar 21, July-Sept.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Government bans not lawful: Rights body
Government bans not lawful: Rights body JAKARTA (JP): The Secretary General of the National Commission on Human Rights said yesterday that the government's recent bans on people making public speeches and bans on seminars and cultural performances are illegal.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Finance Minister ready to fight rising inflation
Finance Minister ready to fight rising inflation JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad declared war on inflation yesterday, citing its climb to more than five percent during the first five months of this year.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: ConcertJP/27BIRTHDAY CONCERT: Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djoyonegoro (front row, fourth right), his wife Atiek Wardiman (left of the minister), and former minister of education and culture Fuad Hassan (front row, second left) listen to a performance of nyatrik...
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
SOKSI to review presidential succession
SOKSI to review presidential succession JAKARTA (JP): One of the mass organizations that form the basis of Golkar, SOKSI, will review this week the national preparations for a change in presidency, which its chairman, Suhardiman, says could still happen in 1998.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Thirteen sailors still missing
Thirteen sailors still missing KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Thirteen sailors on the KM Sinar Samudra freighter, which capsized in the Linta Strait off Flores Island on Sunday, were still missing as of yesterday.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
U.S. supports APEC goals
U.S. supports APEC goals SINGAPORE (Reuter): The United States and the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum said yesterday that Washington was firmly committed to APEC's proposed regional free-trade targets of 2010 and 2020.The U.S.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Automobile sales slump following deregulation
Automobile sales slump following deregulation JAKARTA (JP): Last month's deregulatory measures, which cut back tariffs on imported vehicles, has caused a decline in automobile sales of up to 30 percent.Chairman of the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association Herman Z.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Perumka to lay more tracks
Perumka to lay more tracks JAKARTA (JP): The state railway company Perusahaan Umum Kereta Api (Perumka) will complete the construction of 6,908 kilometers of railway tracks in Java and Sumatra by the year 2000, the firm's director said yesterday.
Thu, 22 Jun 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, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Monday Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Los Paraguas, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Portuguese invited to take part in youth march
Portuguese invited to take part in youth march JAKARTA (JP): The people of Portugal have been invited to take part in the National Youth March in July and August, which is being planned as part of the celebrations surrounding Indonesia's 50th anniversary of independence.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Kemayoran residents seek councilors' help
Kemayoran residents seek councilors' help JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Kebon Kosong and Gunung Sahari Selatan subdistricts in Central Jakarta urged city councilors yesterday to help them get fair compensation for property the government plans to use to create an ultramodern township.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Islands cut off after quake
Islands cut off after quake KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Two small islands have been virtually cut off from the rest of the world since Saturday's powerful earthquake shook the Flores island and its surroundings.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
A show of immaturity?
A show of immaturity? This country has been called a place where anything can happen, although many things are impossible. In Indonesia, so the notion goes, one can see both possibility and impossibility at work.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Improve Timor scene: Alatas
Improve Timor scene: Alatas JAKARTA (JP): The international solution to the East Timor problem depends to a large extent on Indonesia's ability to develop the province and to improve its human rights record there, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said yesterday.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
No license for executive ferry
No license for executive ferry SERANG, West Java: A local ferry operator has failed to secure the license to operate a luxury liner linking Merak with Bakauheni because the ship is still flying a Panamanian flag.Merak port chief administrator H.M. Thamrin A.R.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Alatas puzzled over exclusion from ocean forum
Alatas puzzled over exclusion from ocean forum JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said yesterday that he was puzzled by Indonesia's exclusion from a recent meeting in Mauritius to form an Indian Ocean economic grouping.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Indonesia out to field a full team
Indonesia out to field a full team JAKARTA (JP): Host Indonesia is determined to wipe out the memory of its upset Sudirman Cup mixed team championship last month as it deploys its strongest team for the July 12-16 Indonesia Open here.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
South Kalimantan divers shine
South Kalimantan divers shine JAKARTA (JP): No major upsets of record breaking feats were set during the opening day of the national diving championships, though South Kalimantan dominated the day.The national diving powerhouse, fielding an eight-strong team, splashed to a wealthy medal collection...
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Hyundai sells plant to RI
Hyundai sells plant to RI SEOUL (AFP): South Korea's Hyundai Precision and Industry Co. has signed a US$10.3-million contract to export a steel wheel plant to an Indonesian auto firm, a company spokesman said yesterday.Under the turn-key deal, Hyundai will provide PT Auto Korindo Pratama Co.
Thu, 22 Jun 1995
Make Sukarno memorial national event: PDI
Make Sukarno memorial national event: PDI JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) has seized upon the controversy surrounding yesterday's 25th anniversary of the death of former Indonesian president Sukarno to propose that the government turn the June 20 commemoration into a national...
Wed, 21 Jun 1995
Mar'ie asked to clarify bank takeover
Mar'ie asked to clarify bank takeover JAKARTA (JP): House members demanded an explanation from Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad yesterday regarding the controversial takeover of the publicly-listed Bank Papan Sejahtera by businessman Joppie Wijaya.
Wed, 21 Jun 1995
Astra to hold RI's longest touring rally
Astra to hold RI's longest touring rally JAKARTA (JP): The longest touring rally covering some 7,000 kilometers from Banda Aceh, on the western tip of Sumatra, to Larantuka in East Nusa Tenggara will be held early next month.
Wed, 21 Jun 1995
Dutch reunion in S. Sulawesi
Dutch reunion in S. Sulawesi UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Over 100 Dutch nationals who at one time lived in the city of Makassar returned on Sunday for a reunion as part of the "International Makassar Reunion 1995 to Ujungpandang".