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Thu, 27 Jul 1995
Demand for apartments stable in Jakarta
Demand for apartments stable in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Fear of an oversupply in strata-title apartments in Jakarta is baseless because demand will continuously increase, especially when the construction of certain residential projects is completed, a property consultant says.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
'Wife isn't only for sleeping with'
'Wife isn't only for sleeping with' JAKARTA (JP): A wife is not only for sleeping with, a senior woman official said.Mrs. E. Yogie S.M., chief of the government-sponsored Family Welfare Movement, said that village heads should utilize the full potential of their wives in contributing to their work,...
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
KL challenges West on arms sale
KL challenges West on arms sale KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has challenged the West to impose economic sanctions on Malaysia for offering to sell arms to Bosnian Moslem forces, reports said yesterday.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
Addresses in Jakarta
Addresses in Jakarta Monica Hols' frustrating experience in finding an address in Jakarta (On the Move in Jakarta, The Jakarta Post, July 24, 1995) originated rather from the arbitrary numbering of the houses on Jalan Bangka II and not from the services of the public transport sector.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
Utut surprises Timman in Biel
Utut surprises Timman in Biel JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Utut Adianto played one of his best games to stop Jan Timman at the 34th move at the Biel Master Invitation chess tournament in Switzerland, Tuesday evening.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
Meetings, conventions key to tourism industry
Meetings, conventions key to tourism industry JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja officially opened a convention bureau yesterday saying that it will lift the awareness of the city in the meetings and conventions market.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
PLN told to be fair in land appropriation
PLN told to be fair in land appropriation JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Mayor Abdul Kahfi urged the state-owned electricity company PLN yesterday not to victimize residents when setting the price of land to be appropriated.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Regional trade the challenger for ASEAN's future
Regional trade the challenger for ASEAN's futureBy Vitit Muntarbhorn BANGKOK: The macro-economic growth rate of ASEAN countries has been very impressive this decade with some countries enjoying a Gross Domestic Product growth of nearly 10 percent per annum.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Government urged to change attitude towards people
Government urged to change attitude towards people JAKARTA (JP): A senior political scientist is calling on the government to change the way it deals with the people, saying that the present attitude has failed to truly promote the social, economic and political standing of the masses.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Circus declines mayor's help offer
Circus declines mayor's help offer MANILA (AFP): A Russian circus troupe stranded in a southern Philippine city has declined an offer by Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim to house its starving animals at the zoo in the Philippine capital, the official Philippine News Agency (PNA) said yesterday.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: PamelaJP/obyCOME AND GO: The U.S. Embassy's new Press Attache, Craig Stromme (center), chats with his predecessor Pamela Smith (left) and the embassy's new Counselor for Public Affairs Steven Monblatt (right) at their farewell, and welcoming, party.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Henry Winkler Muts William Shakespeare 3:05 Talk Show 3:30 Indonesian Lessons 4:05 Sports: Indonesian League (Live) 5:00 Regional News 5:15 Sports (continued) 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Science Program 7:00 Evening News 7:30...
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
The quest for high-technology
The quest for high-technology President Soeharto has reminded us that an advanced and prosperous nation is one which commands science and technology. The President advises Indonesian children to master science and technology so that they will be able to make the nation prosperous.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Affair ends in tragedy
Affair ends in tragedy JAKARTA (JP): A man was killed by a jealous husband in Tambun, Bekasi, yesterday, police reported.The Tambun police precinct reported that Yasri, 28, was stabbed in the head and neck by Samaun, who suspected him of having an affair with his wife.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Indo-Rama gets loan
Indo-Rama gets loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Indo-Rama Synthetics, one of the largest integrated producers of blended polyester yarns in Indonesia, agreed yesterday to a US$25.5 million deferred payment credit facility with Nissho Iwai Corporation of Japan for its polyester and weaving expansion plans.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Science contest sees record numbers participate
Science contest sees record numbers participate JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) announced here yesterday that the number of participants in this year's scientific competition increased by 61 percent.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Sectarian conflict real threat to unity: Edi
Sectarian conflict real threat to unity: Edi SEMARANG (JP): Social problems generated from ethnic, religious and inter-group conflict are becoming a real threat to the nation's unity, Minister of Defense and Security Gen. (ret) Edi Sudrajat warns.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Pelita, Bandung kicked out from semifinals
Pelita, Bandung kicked out from semifinals JAKARTA (JP): What had been a forgone conclusion in the Indonesian soccer league quarterfinals turned into the biggest upset as favorites Pelita Jaya and Bandung Raya were both dumped from the semifinals by sides from Kalimantan yesterday.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Govt urged to appoint ambassador to WTO
Govt urged to appoint ambassador to WTO JAKARTA (JP): Econit, an industry, trade and economics advisory group, urged the government yesterday to appoint an ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Rapper Vanilla Ice to perform here
Rapper Vanilla Ice to perform here JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta rap music fans will be in for a rare treat when rap musician Vanilla Ice performs at the M-Club, Blok M, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, on July 29 at 8 p.m.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Corruption
CorruptionFrom NeracaCorruption in Indonesia has become a familiar topic of talk in the society. Unfortunately it is difficult to curb corruption due to lack of evidence.I read a report some time ago that there is a sharp difference in this matter between Indonesia and the neighboring countries --...
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Biologists ready to help solve pollution problems
Biologists ready to help solve pollution problems JAKARTA (JP): Most biologists are interested in solving pollution problem, a seminar was told yesterday.From 27 participants of the environmental biology discussion, held at the University of Indonesia in Depok, 30 kilometers south of here, 13...
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
ASEAN to handle legal cases more efficiently
ASEAN to handle legal cases more efficiently JAKARTA (JP): Major cases involving capital punishment can now be handled more efficiently by ASEAN member countries through direct contact among their attorneys general, a statement issued yesterday said.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
U.S. says ASEAN countries, Vietnam major export marts
U.S. says ASEAN countries, Vietnam major export marts WASHINGTON (AFP): U.S. Commerce Secretary Ron Brown said the administration was expanding its target list of major export markets to include Vietnam and five other rapidly growing Asian economies.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Local electric part producers accuse China of dumping
Local electric part producers accuse China of dumping JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Electric Equipment Manufacturers accused China yesterday of dumping its electric parts in Indonesia.The association's chairman, Januar Muin, said dumping was an intentional Chinese strategy to win the...
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
China-SE Asia cable
China-SE Asia cable BEIJING (AFP): Construction is set to begin soon on a 7,000- kilometer (4,375-mile) fiber-optic cable linking China with Southeast Asian nations, an official newspaper said yesterday.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Many Indonesians have diabetes
Many Indonesians have diabetes BANDUNG: Between one to two percent of all Indonesians have diabetes which, a senior official says, will become a serious health problem unless something is done.The director general for medical services at the health ministry, Soejoga, said that the finding came from...
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Govt still reluctant to host Israeli team
Govt still reluctant to host Israeli team JAKARTA (JP): The government is still reluctant to treat Israel, which it does not recognize as a state, like the other participating countries in the upcoming 38th World Outdoor Archery Championships here.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Electricity tariffs lowered by 0.34%
Electricity tariffs lowered by 0.34% JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned electricity company PT PLN has decreased its tariffs by an average of 0.34 percent since this month due to lower production costs and a lower-than-estimated inflation rate, the company announced yesterday.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Japan assists IKIP Surabaya
Japan assists IKIP Surabaya JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government has agreed to donate a 40 million yen (Rp 1,5 billion) language laboratory to the Education and Teachers Training Institute (IKIP) of Surabaya.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
ASEAN states to denounce resumption of nuke testing
ASEAN states to denounce resumption of nuke testing BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AFP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will denounce the resumption of nuclear weapons testing in the Pacific region at its annual meeting here this week, officials said yesterday.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Buses in bad condition
Buses in bad conditionFrom MerdekaMany bus companies, including the state-owned PPD, operate buses which are already in poor condition. Many of those buses are far from comfortable, while air-conditioned buses are more often than not packed with passengers which make the air- conditioning...
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Cavalry called out to fight city crime
Cavalry called out to fight city crime JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Chief Maj. Gen. Wiranto said yesterday that he was mobilizing all his forces, including the cavalry assault battalion, to help the police fight crime.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Export-oriented ammonia plants needed: Official
Export-oriented ammonia plants needed: Official JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Chemical Industries Sujata called on private investors yesterday to build ammonia plants for export purposes."Currently we export our gas in the form of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
TV contributions
TV contributionsFrom RepublikaThe so-called employees of Yayasan TVRI (TVRI Foundation) have come to my house four times to register my television set and demand that I paid TV contributions. But I refused to pay the contributions because it is based only on a Presidential Decree, instead of a tax...
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Postal firm will issue gold stamps
Postal firm will issue gold stamps JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned postal operator PT Pos Indonesia will issue a commemorative collection of gold stamps worth Rp 76 billion (US$33.7 million) next month, featuring three selected designs to mark the country's 50th Independence Day.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Admission fees to be discussed
Admission fees to be discussed JAKARTA (JP): The city education authorities will hold a meeting with parents and senior school administrators next month to negotiate additional school admission fees.Head of the City Office of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Kusnan Ismukanto, told reporters...
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Religion
ReligionFrom Media IndonesiaI am commenting on the statement of Ben Mboy, a member of the Supreme Advisory Council, who proposed in a seminar that the declaring of a person's religion on an identity card be abolished. I think it would be difficult to realize this ideal.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Suspects in Bekasi gang rape identified
Suspects in Bekasi gang rape identified JAKARTA (JP): Bekasi police claim that they have identified the men believed to have raped a mother and her two teenage daughters during a pre-dawn burglary on Monday in the small, isolated village of Kampung Cimatis, Jati Karya, in Pondok Gede.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Pertamina offers LSWR
Pertamina offers LSWR TOKYO (Reuter): Indonesia's state-owned oil company Pertamina has decided to allocate about 3.6 million to 3.7 million barrels of low-sulfur waxy residue (LSWR) for August lifting to its affiliates, traders said.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Canadian minister praises human rights commission
Canadian minister praises human rights commission JAKARTA (JP): Canadian Secretary of State for Asia-Pacific Affairs, Raymond Chan, yesterday praised Jakarta's move to establish the National Commission for Human Rights, but also noted that Indonesia could improve its handling of East Timor issues.
Wed, 26 Jul 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.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Police could arrest Hong Lie if requested: Gen. Banurusman
Police could arrest Hong Lie if requested: Gen. Banurusman JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman Astrosemitro said yesterday that the police could only ask Interpol to help arrest entertainment businessman Hong Lie under the request of prosecutors.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
A larger ASEAN
A larger ASEAN When ASEAN opens its door to Vietnam in its upcoming foreign ministers' meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, at the end of this week, something close to a black-on-white contrast will appear on this region's political landscape.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Test-score manipulation damages students' future
Test-score manipulation damages students' futureBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): The manipulation of test scores has been practiced for a long time in Indonesian schools. Not for the purpose of earning additional money, but mainly due to the teachers and their differing perceptions of individual...
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Australian envoy visits Irian
Australian envoy visits Irian JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Australian ambassador Allan Taylor has discussed with governor Jacob Pattipi the fate of Irian Jaya residents who have crossed back from Papua New Guinea.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Polio vaccines for 669,000 babies
Polio vaccines for 669,000 babies UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The provincial government plans to provide polio vaccines to 669,000 children under five-years- old in a health campaign scheduled for September.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
President wants optimization of fishery potentials in EEZ
President wants optimization of fishery potentials in EEZ JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday told state-owned firms, private sector businesses and cooperatives to act unitedly to increase efforts to tap the fishery potentials of the country's exclusive economic zones (EEZ).
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Hoi An in Vietnam
Hoi An in Vietnam On July 4, 1995 you printed an article concerning the town of Hoi An, Vietnam, by Kunang Helmi Picard. I was very much surprised that the town of Hoi An would rate an article written about it. I lived and worked in Hoi An from June 1968 until December 1969.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995
Judges often subjected to outside pressure
Judges often subjected to outside pressure JAKARTA (JP): Judges dealing with lawsuits filed against the government often come under pressure from both private individuals and officials attempting to influence their decisions, Chief of the Jakarta State Administrative Court Benjamin Mangkoedilaga...