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SBSI chief back on his feet

SBSI chief back on his feet MEDAN, North Sumatra: Muchtar Pakpahan, the chairman of the outlawed SBSI union who collapsed while reading his defense in court last week, is back on his feet although he remains hospitalized.

Poet offers to recite the Koran

Poet offers to recite the Koran SEMARANG (JP): Poet Emha Ainun Najib, who has often been at odds with the military because of his critical poems, has politely turned down an offer by the local military chief to read his works, but he offered to recite the Koran instead.

Six large firms sell 3.4m shares to cooperatives

Six large firms sell 3.4m shares to cooperatives JAKARTA (JP): Six private companies yesterday agreed to sell 3.4 million of their shares to 83 cooperatives in various parts of the country.Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Subiakto Tjakrawerdaya said at a ceremony for the signing of...

A tiring trip

A tiring tripFrom JayakartaQuite recently I had to go to Yogyakarta for several days and as usual when I go on long trips, I traveled by bus. To make sure that the long trip back to Jakarta was comfortable I chose a bus company whose name was quite well known.

Official cites engine failure as cause of plane crash in HK

Official cites engine failure as cause of plane crash in HK JAKARTA (JP): A preliminary study indicates that engine failure caused the Pelita Air Services transport plane to lose control and plunge into the Hong Kong harbor as it was taking off from Kai Tak airport last Friday, a senior Ministry of...

... especially concerning who's in charge

... especially concerning who's in charge JAKARTA (JP): The Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) was established 67 years ago, but it is not exactly free of organizational problems such as ineffective line of command. Since late last year, NU has been challenged to revamp its structure in order to improve its...

Councilor against trigger-happy cops

Councilor against trigger-happy cops JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the City Council said that it is not against the law for a city police officer to shoot criminals to death as long as the officer fulfills certain requirements.

Nomads blamed for Kalimantan forest fires

Nomads blamed for Kalimantan forest fires PUNCAK, West Java (JP): Nomadic tribes who are still practicing slash and burn cultivation caused the majority of this year's bushfires in Kalimantan, Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo said yesterday.

Aussie MPs favor more cooperation

Aussie MPs favor more cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Australia's apparent ambivalence continued here yesterday as visiting Members of Parliament (MP) demonstrated their affection for Indonesia despite a tough new line taken by Australia's ruling Labor Party on the issue of East Timor.

Pelti's policy upsetting players

Pelti's policy upsetting players JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti)'s refusal to register Benny Wijaya and Suwandi, the country's top two men's tennis players, for the Indonesia Challenger Tennis Tournament has caused disappointment among local tennis circles.

Forestry, Transmigration at loggerheads over elephants

Forestry, Transmigration at loggerheads over elephants PUNCAK, West Java (JP): The Ministry of Forestry and the Ministry of Transmigration are at loggerheads over what to do with elephants since the beasts, which are a protected species, repeatedly attack villages in Sumatra.

Bushfire affects butterflies

Bushfire affects butterflies UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: A forest fire raging near Bantimurung natural park is already affecting the habitats of various species of butterflies for which the area is famous.

Police ready to present Yorrys before the court

Police ready to present Yorrys before the court JAKARTA (JP): Police said yesterday that they will bring Yorrys Raweyai of Pemuda Pancasila to trial for his alleged role in a gambling case."Whenever the judges want us to bring him before the court, we're ready," said Lt. Col.

Foreigners netted in citizenship operation

Foreigners netted in citizenship operation Twelve foreigners who were traveling without carrying identification cards, including eight Japanese, were netted in the citizenship operation in Central Jakarta.

Haze cancels flights

Haze cancels flights JAKARTA (JP): PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines has announced the cancellation of flights for several routes due to the haze which has descended over many cities in Kalimantan and the southern part of Sumatra.

Is it possible to found a new party in Indonesia?

Is it possible to found a new party in Indonesia? Talks about the need for a new political party have again resurfaced recently following the widely publicized congress of the Moslem-oriented United Development Party (PPP).

E. Timor serious about tourism

E. Timor serious about tourism DILI, East Timor: The provincial government is determined to develop tourism as one of its major sources of income.Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares said tourism has tremendous potential but requires professional management to make tourist objects attractive to both...

U.S. allows 9% rise in imports of RI textiles

U.S. allows 9% rise in imports of RI textiles JAKARTA (JP): The U.S. government has agreed on a new quota allowing Indonesia to increase its textile and textile product exports to that country by nine percent in 1994-95, a report said yesterday.A Suara Pembaruan correspondent yesterday quoted U.S.

Eight overpasses, tunnels planned

Eight overpasses, tunnels planned In order to alleviate traffic problems in some areas notorious for traffic congestion, the city administration plans to construct another eight overpasses and underpasses, a city official has said.

Cement shortage will not affect Perumnas target

Cement shortage will not affect Perumnas target JAKARTA (JP): The President of Perum Perumnas III, a state- owned housing company, said yesterday that the increasing price of cement will not hamper the company's target to build 90,000 low cost houses in the Greater Jakarta area by 1998.

Special measure planned to boost rice production

Special measure planned to boost rice production JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah said here yesterday that the government will take a special measure to minimize losses in rice production caused by the prolonged drought.

Court baffled by testimony of Bapindo bosses

Court baffled by testimony of Bapindo bosses JAKARTA (JP): It's Bambang Kuntjoro's and Sjahrizal's words against Adi Sugondho.The existence of a crucial board of directors meeting at the government-owned Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) on the afternoon of June 2, 1992, has become a mystery as...

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Cartoon: Prince Valiant 3:05 Gita Wicara 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Parlementaria 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music Contest: Asia Bagus 8:05 Spektrum 9:00 World...

Australia confirms arrest of RI fishermen

Australia confirms arrest of RI fishermen PERTH, Australia (AFP): A large group of Indonesian fishermen detained off Western Australia's far north coast at the weekend are from the island of Sulawesi, the Australian Fisheries Management Authority said yesterday.

Chinese president to visit SE Asia

Chinese president to visit SE Asia SINGAPORE (AFP): China's President Jiang Zemin is to visit several Southeast Asian nations before and after he attends the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Indonesia in November, news reports said yesterday.

City Council approves new scholarship promotion drive

City Council approves new scholarship promotion drive JAKARTA (JP): The City Council has approved a new regulation governing scholarships given to primary, junior high school, senior high school and university students.

Bouraq almost clips its wing

Bouraq almost clips its wing PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: A plane belonging to the private carrier Bouraq had a close shave with disaster when its wing sideswiped the runway as it taxied down on a flight from Jakarta on Monday.

Indonesia Lady Open to tee off at BSD

Indonesia Lady Open to tee off at BSD JAKARTA (JP): A huge field of more than 180 lady golfers from seven countries including host Indonesia will grace the Bumi Serpong Damai plush golf link in Tangerang, west of here tomorrow.

Moslem leader calls for end to `True Lies' debate

Moslem leader calls for end to `True Lies' debate JAKARTA (JP): A prominent Moslem leader called on ulemas and the national censorship board to sit together and resolve once and for all the controversy over a film allegedly insulting to Islam.

Behind the fires

Behind the fires After weeks of conflicting statements from government officials on the cause of the forest fires currently raging in Sumatra and Kalimantan, the Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo has come up with still a different view. He suspects foul play behind some of the fires.

PPD to cooperate with private firms to manage public buses

PPD to cooperate with private firms to manage public buses JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned bus company, PPD, is studying proposals from a number of private companies to jointly operate more than 1,000 gas-powered public buses in the city.

Hong Kong residents shudder at what 1997 may bring

Hong Kong residents shudder at what 1997 may bringText and photos by Fritz H. Pangemanan The Jakarta Post reporter recently spent five days with ethnic Chinese families in Hong Kong to collect first-hand information on their hopes and fears about Hong Kong's impending reversion to China in 1997.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) sustained another loss yesterday as investors remained cautious over the possible rise in U.S. interest rates.The Composite Index dropped for the third consecutive day to close 2.9 points lower at 507.23 yesterday against 510.

Traffic anarchy continues

Traffic anarchy continuesFrom Bisnis IndonesiaUp to this moment the lack of discipline among city bus drivers and crew continues. Buses still stop at any place they want to pick up or drop off passengers.

`ASEAN network a potential force'

`ASEAN network a potential force' MANILA (Reuter): Southeast Asian states are forming a network of defense ties that will enable them to act as military allies without the need for a formal defense pact, Malaysian Defense Minister Najib Abdul Razak said yesterday.

NU has its hands full of problems ...

NU has its hands full of problems ...By Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): The largest Moslem organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) will have a lot more to do in its coming national congress than licking its wounds.

Seminar on fire protection planned

Seminar on fire protection planned PT Pembangunan Jaya, a joint-venture company, will hold a seminar on fire and safety protection at high rise buildings.Billionaire Ciputra, the chairman of PT Pembangunan Jaya, said on Sunday that a number of engineers, consultants, bureaucrats and property owners...

Soaring cement price

Soaring cement priceFrom NeracaAs a member of the community I am concerned about the recent soaring cement prices. We especially feel victimized because we are building a house for ourselves. We cannot abandon the project because we need a shelter for our family.

Rail crash kills two

Rail crash kills two SUKOHARJO, Central Java: Two persons were killed and 16 others injured when a train crashed into a bus at an unguarded intersection in Gayam Sukoharjo on Monday.The Solo-Wonogiri train struck the center of the bus.Survivors said the bus driver did not see the oncoming train.

As the saying goes, it's the money that counts

As the saying goes, it's the money that counts JAKARTA (JP): Next time you're invited to a wedding party, don't bring a present. Its "un-Indonesian," according to an aide to a cabinet minister.Give the money you would have spent on the present instead, said Muhd.

GATT principles will affect Indonesian economy: Minister

GATT principles will affect Indonesian economy: Minister JAKARTA (JP): A minister warned yesterday that the new principles of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) will affect Indonesia's economy, which is not ready to face fierce competition through trade liberalization.

Consortium formed for Manggarai bus station

Consortium formed for Manggarai bus station JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said the ministry has selected a consortium of seven companies to construct the Rp 7 billion (US$3.2 million) Manggarai integrated station in South Jakarta.

Disturbing project

Disturbing projectFrom NeracaThe construction of a building at the site of the former Transaera Hotel on Jl. Merdeka Timur is most disturbing to residents as well as students who use Jl. Batu to go to and from school.Jl.

Pedestrian bridges needed

Pedestrian bridges neededFrom NeracaWith the opening of the new road between Pejompongan and Manggarai, the traffic passing through Jl. Sultan Agung has become much denser.As a resident of Menteng Dalam in the area I now find it difficult to cross the road when I have to go to the market.

Facilities at two Jakarta airports better

Facilities at two Jakarta airports better JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Transportation is upgrading technical facilities at two Jakarta airports to cater to Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum leaders, who will convene in the West Java city of Bogor in November.

ADB lends $357m to RI

ADB lends $357m to RI MANILA (Reuter): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said yesterday it had approved US$357 million in loans to set up a power project and improve vocational and technical education in Indonesia.

E. Timorese meet E. Timorese, part II in London

E. Timorese meet E. Timorese, part II in London JAKARTA (JP): A delegation of 15 East Timorese left here for London last night for the second round of talks with fellow countrymen who oppose their homeland's integration with Indonesia and are now living in exile.

Government plans center to care for street children

Government plans center to care for street children JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday decided to open up an information center to deal with the problem of street children.The center will coordinate the activities of various private foundations which look after the interests of street children,...

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.

Kuntara named Indocement commissioner

Kuntara named Indocement commissioner JAKARTA (JP): Major General (ret.) Kuntara, a former chief of the Army Strategic Reserve Command (Kostrad), was appointed a commissioner of PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa during the company's special shareholders meeting here yesterday.