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Rights body to probe Timika case

Rights body to probe Timika case JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights vowed yesterday to investigate allegations of human rights abuses on the part of authorities against villagers in Irian Jaya opposed to the activities of the giant American copper mining company PT Freeport...

Twilite Orchestra to play at palace

Twilite Orchestra to play at palace JAKARTA (JP): The Twilite Orchestra, one of the country's best orchestras, has been invited to perform at the State Palace on Aug. 17, in conjunction with the celebrations of Indonesia's Independence Day.

Decreasing access to Anyer Beach

Decreasing access to Anyer Beach SERANG, West Java: Public access to Anyer Beach has been almost completely restricted by the construction of hotels and bungalows along the shore, according to Serang Regent Sukron Roshadi.

Paper work set government back $7.2 billion last year

Paper work set government back $7.2 billion last year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's foreign trade documents cost over US$7.2 billion in 1994, or 10 percent of the total value of the year's exports and imports of US$72.03, an advisor said yesterday.

'Create more firms to limit monopoly'

'Create more firms to limit monopoly' JAKARTA (JP): The country needs a national consensus to restrict monopolistic practices by limiting the expansion of companies with more than 50 percent of local market share, says State Minister of Research and Technology B. J. Habibie.

Drama will not cause any unrest: Playwright

Drama will not cause any unrest: Playwright JAKARTA (JP): An expert witness, testifying in a lawsuit filed by a theater group, dismissed as groundless yesterday earlier statements by the head of a city directorate that the performance of a play which the group had planned to perform could have...

Large firms reminded to help cooperatives

Large firms reminded to help cooperatives JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Subiakto Tjakrawerdaya warned large companies again yesterday to give a portion of their shares to cooperatives to help narrow the gap widening between large and small-business entities.

Murder suspects still at large

Murder suspects still at large JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta Police have yet to find a motive behind the brutal killing of a businessman in Koja Utara over the weekend, saying that they are still hunting for four of the six suspects.

Free amusements sought for anniversary revellers

Free amusements sought for anniversary revellers JAKARTA (JP): Assistant to City Secretary Assistant Social Welfare Soenarjudardji called on owners of amusement parks such as Ancol dream land and the Indonesian in Miniature Park to give visitors a chance to enjoy the facilities for free on Aug. 17.

Canada to open new consulate

Canada to open new consulate HANOI (AFP): Canada plans to open a consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, southern Vietnam, a spokesman for the Canadian embassy in Hanoi said yesterday.Canada's business mission in the southern economic center will be transformed into a consulate when the requisite approvals...

Veterans address ills of society

Veterans address ills of society JAKARTA (JP): Veterans of Indonesia's independence struggle criticized yesterday monopolistic practices in the economy and what they said was a lack of political openness, as they reflected on the 50 years since the country gained its independence.

Asian bourses mostly fall

Asian bourses mostly fall HONG KONG (Reuter): The early strength of the dollar led the Tokyo stock market to a higher close yesterday, in contrast to most bourses across the rest of Asia, brokers said.Hong Kong shares were down for the eighth straight trading day, losing 82.66 points, or 0.

Hermawan Susanto takes U.S. Open title

Hermawan Susanto takes U.S. Open title JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Hermawan Susanto gave spectators an idea of what to expect at the 1996 Olympic Games badminton competition when he destroyed Chinese hopeful Dong Jiong for the U.S. Open title in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday.

Al Izhar high school officially opened

Al Izhar high school officially opened JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro inaugurated the operation of privately-run Al Izhar high school at Pondok Labu, South Jakarta, on Saturday.

It's always worth investing in a UPS battery pack

It's always worth investing in a UPS battery packBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Each time I have to burn the midnight oil to complete a job, the circuit breaker for my electrical power flips off at least once every hour. That's because the power that I can use at home is limited to only 2,200 watts.

Gender inequities await polytechnic graduates

Gender inequities await polytechnic graduates JAKARTA (JP): Many women graduating from Polytechnic Indonesia have risen up the career ladder in accordance with their academic qualifications. That's the good news. The bad news is that most will not reach the top rung.

Borobudur to get light show treatment

Borobudur to get light show treatment PARIS (AFP): UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has given the go-ahead for Indonesia to stage a controversial spectacle close to an ancient Buddhist temple at Borobudur, in Central Java, project officials said here Saturday.

Adipura award on parade

Adipura award on parade JAKARTA (JP): The Adipura environmental trophy, won this year by the West Jakarta mayoralty, has been on a touring exhibition for 56 days, touring 56 sub-districts in the mayoralty.

Phantom ship fraud a risk for insurers: IMB

Phantom ship fraud a risk for insurers: IMB KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Kuala Lumpur-based International Maritime Bureau (IMB) warned yesterday that so-called phantom ships were taking over from pirates as one of the biggest risks on the high seas.

Senior editor passes away

Senior editor passes away BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The Chief Editor of Banjarmasin Post, Yustan Azidin, died of cancer at Suaka Insan hospital on Saturday. He was 62 years old.Yustan, a renowned artist, earned the nickname Si Pauli after his humor column for the paper in the local Banjar...

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Voltron 3:05 Children's Program: Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: The Crystal Maze 4:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Environment Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Foreigner Reports 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama...

Tight security for Sumiarsih

Tight security for Sumiarsih MALANG, East Java: Sumiarsih, one of the four convicted murderers of a marine lieutenant colonel and his family, is being closely guarded before her execution, chief of the Sukun women's prison Suhartatik said Saturday.

Wrong name

Wrong name Yesterday's 'INDONESIA EXPO' caption, which appeared on this page, erroneously identified the name of Texmaco's president as Sinivasan Minimaren instead of Marimutu Sinivasan. We regret the error.

10 km road badly damaged

10 km road badly damaged BEKASI (JP): A 10-kilometer road connecting Serang subdistrict and Cibarusah subdistrict near here is badly damaged, completely paralyzing land transportation in the area.According to several local people, the road has been neglected for about five years which is why it is...

Korean Gas, Pertamina sign $3.34 billion LNG deal

Korean Gas, Pertamina sign $3.34 billion LNG deal JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil company Pertamina signed on Saturday a new contract with Korean Gas Corporation worth US$3.34 billion to supply one million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year for 20 years starting in 1998.

Flour floors consumers

Flour floors consumers We were confused by the explanations given by Beddu Amang, the chief the National Logistics Agency (Bulog), the state monopoly for basic food commodities, about the wheat flour price.

No reforestation funds for N-2130 aircraft construction

No reforestation funds for N-2130 aircraft construction JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo affirmed there are no plans to use reforestation funds for the construction o the N-2130 jet aircraft planned by PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN).

Police still have a lot of formidable footwork to do

Police still have a lot of formidable footwork to doBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Despite public appreciation and a special award from President Soeharto for their recent success in identifying and apprehending the suspects in the Bekasi gang rape, City police still have a lot of formidable footwork...

Maintenance meets standard

Maintenance meets standard JAKARTA (JP): The Garuda Maintenance Facility, the maintenance unit of the national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, has received a certificate of approval from the Air Force (AURI).

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.

Telekom raises $500m

Telekom raises $500m KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): State-owned Telekom Malaysia Bhd. said it had raised US$500 million from the issue of two tranches of Yankee bonds in a recent four-day roadshow that covered nine cities in the United States.

Share prices rise 5.34 points on Jakarta Stock Exchange

Share prices rise 5.34 points on Jakarta Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices closed higher on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) last week, with sentiment strengthening on the release of several good results.The JSX Composite Index closed the week at 519.18, up 5.34 points (1.

ATP Tour world doubles tourney in jeopardy

ATP Tour world doubles tourney in jeopardy JAKARTA (JP): The ATP Tour will pull out of the World Doubles Championship of Indonesia after losing their local TV sponsor, dealing a heavy blow to the country's tennis professionals.

Sukuh temple to be renovated

Sukuh temple to be renovated SEMARANG: The provincial administration plans to renovate the Sukuh temple in Karanganyar to draw more tourists into the area.The head of the Central Java Tourism Service, Sri Soebagyo, said the project will include such facilities as restaurants, hotels, motels,...

RI group bids for L&M

RI group bids for L&M SINGAPORE (Reuter): A group of Indonesian tycoons, including a son of President Soeharto, has launched a takeover bid for construction group L&M Group Investments Ltd. at S$1.45 per share and S$0.45 per warrant, L&M said.

Support to Pramoedya

Support to Pramoedya The letter of protest signed on July 29, 1995 by 26 Indonesian intellectuals, against the awarding of the Magsaysay literature prize to Pramoedya Ananta Toer, will be deeply disappointing to the readers of Indonesian literature around the world.

Poetry reading at Monas

Poetry reading at Monas JAKARTA (JP): A number of public figures have expressed an interest in making the commemoration of the golden anniversary of Indonesia's independence more lively by reading poetry at the National Monument (Monas) park in Central Jakarta tomorrow.

Free art shows for anniversary

Free art shows for anniversary JAKARTA (JP): A national art and musical festival, featuring local musical and dance performances from all 27 provinces, will be held from Aug. 19 to 21 at the Jakarta Convention Center and the Senayan stadium.

Repeated warnings

Repeated warnings Three statements, made by three different sources on the same day, Thursday, deserve our attention. During a seminar, the statement was made that in order to become one of the world's new industrial giants by the year 2020 Indonesia needs a good and clean government, a...

Golkar speaks in defense of relationship with NU

Golkar speaks in defense of relationship with NU SEMARANG (JP): While Golkar's relationship with Abdurrahman Wahid, the controversial Nahdlatul Ulama chairman, is somewhat strained, it is building a good rapport with the organization's members, a Golkar leader says.

Central Bank standardizes issuance of giro drafts

Central Bank standardizes issuance of giro drafts JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia has standardized the issuance of bank giro, a kind of bank draft, to provide greater legal certainty to the drawer, the payee, and the banks issuing and accepting the instrument of payment.

Power pylons toppled in RP

Power pylons toppled in RP ILIGAN, Philippines (AFP): Unknown attackers toppled three power pylons and several electrical posts in Lanao del Sur province, affecting power supplies in much of the southern island of Mindanao, power officials said yesterday.

RI warms up to biodiversity talks

RI warms up to biodiversity talks JAKARTA (JP): Government and non-governmental agencies here are planning a series of discussions prior to an international conference on biodiversity in November.Konphalindo, the National Consortium for the Conservation of Indonesian Forests and Nature, will bring...

Regent warns businessman

Regent warns businessman JAKARTA (JP): Tangerang regent H. Saifullah A.R. has warned businessman Theo Soe Kiat, alias Adi Pranata, not to act arbitrarily in appropriating a plot of land that belongs to the local people of Jatake in the Legok subdistrict, Tangerang.

Mahathir slams Western nations

Mahathir slams Western nations KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, slamming the U.S. magazine Fortune for generalizing Asian leaders as corrupt, has accused U.S. congressmen and western nations in general of being "dirtier.

Being 'bule' not offended

Being 'bule' not offended Reference: Jon Morrison's letter Proud to be a 'bule' in The Jakarta Post, Aug. 12, 1995.It's been fascinating, reading the different reactions provoked by my use of the term bule, and I feel like I have opened some can of worms!I know the term can be used offensively but...

Experts call for release of more political prisoners

Experts call for release of more political prisoners JAKARTA (JP): Three authoritative legal experts are calling for the release of more political prisoners convicted in connection with the abortive 1965 coup.

U.S. congressmen end visit to Timor

U.S. congressmen end visit to Timor JAKARTA (JP): A nine-person delegation of the United States Congress ended a brief visit to East Timor on Saturday after meeting with officials and probing into issues of human rights.

Debate on Pramoedya

Debate on Pramoedya I was surprised to read the statement published in Kompas on Aug. 6, 1995, by 26 artists/authors opposing the choice of Pramoedya Ananta Toer for the winner of the Magsaysay literary award.

'Scientists have a say in politics'

'Scientists have a say in politics' JAKARTA (JP): Should the various associations of scientists in Indonesia be allowed to comment on politics or on the way the country is being run? The answer, according to leading philosopher Franz Magnis Suseno, is a conditional yes.