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Bandung sees first rain in months

Bandung sees first rain in months BANDUNG (JP): Drizzle fell on the city on Thursday, the first rain seen in the area for months, when the government experimented with cloud seeding to induce rain.The rain fell on the city only briefly, for about 15 minutes.

Minister's son injured in car accident

Minister's son injured in car accident JAKARTA (JP): A sedan plunged into the fountain of the Hotel Indonesia roundabout, killing the driver and injuring three passengers, including a son of a minister, early yesterday morning.

Iodine deficiency threatens populace

Iodine deficiency threatens populace SURABAYA: Minister of Health Sujudi said iodine deficiency threatens 30 million people in 26 provinces with the dwarf syndrome and goiter."The government will cooperate with private companies and cooperatives to distributing iodized salt," Sujudi said as quoted...

Police seize two tons of smuggled garlic

Police seize two tons of smuggled garlic JAKARTA (JP): Police announced yesterday that they have arrested ten women for smuggling two tons of garlic through the Tanjung Priok port, but released them later for undisclosed reasons."We have freed the suspects after questioning them intensively," Lt.

Beware of white ants

Beware of white ants In the so-called colonial era, I recall that my Dutch teacher used to state that teak wood is the best wood in the world, a house built of teakwood would last forever. The wood is so hard, it easily withstood the ferocity of white ants.

Comic nostalgia alive and well in `Flinstones'

Comic nostalgia alive and well in `Flinstones'By Jim Plouffe JAKARTA (JP): Some have criticized The Flintstones for being too simple and some have complained about the lack of plot or any real action, but they have all missed the fact that the film is simply a nostalgic look at everyone's favorite...

Builders concerned about cement shortage

Builders concerned about cement shortage JAKARTA (JP): Builders, crying out over the substantial increase in cement prices, yesterday urged the government to take measures to end shortage of supplies of the construction material.

Abused children face lack of medical and legal protection

Abused children face lack of medical and legal protectionBy Santi W.E. Soekanto Unquestionably, it would be easy to find more pleasant themes to write about to mark National Children's Day. In the following couple of articles, however, we deliberately choose to spotlight the question of child abuse...

Kapuas expedition finds giant squirrel in heart of darkness

Kapuas expedition finds giant squirrel in heart of darkness JAKARTA (JP): A 40-day expedition, along the rivers of Kapuas and Mahakam stretching from west to east Kalimantan, concluded yesterday in Samarinda with a bonus -- the belief that they may had discovered a new animal species.

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.

Officials questioned for corruption

Officials questioned for corruption BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Two officials at the Bengkulu city administration are being questioned by the provincial high prosecutor's office for alleged corruption.Chief of the office, Army Boer, said the officials are suspected of embezzling money from two state banks.

Major art gala in November

Major art gala in November A major art gala is planned for this November as part of the commemoration for the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence in 1995.Called the "Senimania Republika '94", the event is jointly organized by the Republika daily newspaper and the Jakarta Art Council (DKJ).

Lake fiesta in September

Lake fiesta in September WEST LAMPUNG, Lampung: The Danau Ranau festival, the cultural event for the people living in the regency, is being postponed until September because of the earthquake that jolted the area in February. The cultural festivity is usually held at the beginning of the year.

Finnish company enters Indonesia's pulp industry

Finnish company enters Indonesia's pulp industry JAKARTA (JP): Enso Gutzeit of Finland will team up with PT Inhutani III, the state-owned forestry company, and a subsidiary of PT Gudang Garam to build a pulp mill in West Kalimantan.

Adrianus seeks KO victory

Adrianus seeks KO victory JAKARTA (JP): Adrianus Taroreh promises a knockout victory over sixth ranked contender, Ernie Elesna of the Philippines, during their Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) title bout here on Sept. 29.

Apartment building for Tebet fire victims approved

Apartment building for Tebet fire victims approved JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has agreed to the controversial city administration's plan to build low-cost apartment buildings on a 1.8-hectare fire site in Tebet, South Jakarta.

Thief nabbed after drugging couple and stealing Mercedes

Thief nabbed after drugging couple and stealing Mercedes JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta police have captured an automobile showroom employee believed to have stolen a Mercedes- Benz sedan from a rich couple after drugging them.

Business groups set up forum of cooperation

Business groups set up forum of cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian business associations established a forum yesterday to face the increasing competition in the global economy following the implementation of the new principles of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).

No duty on ship parts

No duty on ship parts JAKARTA (JP): The government has extended the zero percent import duty facility on ship parts and apparatus for shipping safety for another year.Agus Haryanto, a spokesman for the Ministry of Finance, said that the facility, which expired on March 31, has been extended for...

Authority starts dredging the Pluit reservoir to avoid flood

Authority starts dredging the Pluit reservoir to avoid flood JAKARTA (JP): The Pluit Environmental Management Board (BPLP), a city-owned company, has begun dredging the Pluit reservoir in West Jakarta in order to prevent the recurrence of seasonal floods plaguing nearby residential areas.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) lost ground yesterday in moderate trading as cautious investors took another break.The broad-based Composite Index lost 1.4 point to close at 461.13 from 462.53 on Wednesday.

Cultural team to visit France

Cultural team to visit France SURABAYA, East Java: A cultural team from East Java will represent Indonesia in the International Summer Art Festival in France starting on July 29.The 28-strong member team is headed by deputy governor for administration and welfare Harwin Warsito.

Citicorp doubles income

Citicorp doubles income JAKARTA (JP): Citicorp, the leasing and travelers check division of Citibank of the United States, reported an almost double increase in its net income for this year's second quarter.

Pertina drops two boxers from Asiad

Pertina drops two boxers from Asiad JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian amateur boxing association (Pertina) has dropped two pugilists from the team set for the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima, Japan in October.

Maintaining stability

Maintaining stability President Soeharto asks the Armed Forces to continue their function as an agent of stability and as an inspiration for the next 25 years, as they have done so to date. As an agent of stability, the Armed Forces should be able to create a climate conducive to the true...

Islands sprayed against Malaria

Islands sprayed against Malaria SUMENEP, East Java: A number of islets off the tip of Madura Island have been fumigated to prevent the spread of malaria.The action was taken after a resident died of the disease on Wednesday, and 35 others had to be admitted to the hospital, said chief of the...

S. Korea to buy more natural gas from RI

S. Korea to buy more natural gas from RI JAKARTA (JP): The Korean Gas Corporation is scheduled to initial contract agreements today for the purchase of 3.2 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per annum from the state oil company Pertamina, a senior official said yesterday.

Pepabri takes care of retiring soldiers

Pepabri takes care of retiring soldiers JAKARTA (JP): Pepabri, the association grouping retired members of the Armed Forces or their widows, promised yesterday to care for the welfare of its members as much as possible.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m TV Series: I'm Telling 3:05 Langka dan Unik 3:30 TV Series: Wars in Peace 4:00 Student Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Education Program 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Karya Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Bintang Nusantara 9:00 World News...

UI will get new law professor

UI will get new law professor H.M. Tahir Azhary, 55, a senior lecturer at the School of Law of University of Indonesia, will be inducted as professor at a ceremony at the university campus in Depok on Saturday.The public relations office of the university said yesterday Dr.

Cathay's flights to Bali

Cathay's flights to Bali JAKARTA (JP): The Hong Kong-based air carrier Cathay Pacific will begin its extra service tomorrow, linking Hong Kong and Bali's capital city of Denpasar, bringing the total number of its weekly flights to the island to four.

One dead in drug raid

One dead in drug raid BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Police said they shot dead one man during a drug raid in a nearby jungle and seized 31 kilograms of marijuana from the location.Nineteen other members of the syndicate however fled.Commandant of the southeast Aceh military district, Lt. Col.

Homeless thieves of cars' side mirrors captured

Homeless thieves of cars' side mirrors captured JAKARTA (JP): Police announced yesterday that they have captured eight homeless criminals, including five minors and a fence, who were believed to have been behind a series of thefts of cars' side mirrors at traffic lights during traffic jams in...

Ferguson to delight jazz fans at Topaz

Ferguson to delight jazz fans at Topaz JAKARTA (JP): Jazz lovers here will be treated to a live performance today and tomorrow by noted American trumpeter Maynard Ferguson at the Topaz Club, Wisma Bakrie on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said.

Top Vatican official visits RI

Top Vatican official visits RI JAKARTA (JP): A top official from The Vatican is currently in Indonesia for a series of meetings at the invitation of the local Roman Catholic Church and the Indonesian government.

Loans made to protect river basin

Loans made to protect river basin JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry will allow farmers to obtain loans derived from reforestation funds for the development of plantations aimed at conservation of river basin areas in Java and Madura.

Dili bishop invites national human rights commission

Dili bishop invites national human rights commission DILI, East Timor (JP): Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo, the head of the local Roman Catholic Church, is appealing to the National Commission on Human Rights to come to the area where tension has emerged in the past two weeks.

Indonesia is very near and dear to Japanese Ambassador Fujita

Indonesia is very near and dear to Japanese Ambassador FujitaBy Riyadi Ambassador Kimio Fujita recently completed his tenure of office as head of the Japanese mission in Indonesia. Before leaving the country, Ambassador Fujita agreed to give an interview with The Jakarta Post to reflect on his...

ASEAN's future to be reshaped in crucial meetings

ASEAN's future to be reshaped in crucial meetingsBy Michele Cooper BANGKOK (AFP): Formed 27 years ago to counter a perceived threat from communist Indochina, ASEAN is gearing up this week for crucial decisions on reshaping its future -- including admitting former nemesis Vietnam.

Prosecutors want life imprisonment for Eddy Tansil

Prosecutors want life imprisonment for Eddy Tansil JAKARTA (JP): Government prosecutors yesterday demanded that the Central Jakarta Court sentence businessman Eddy Tansil to life imprisonment for masterminding the multi-million dollar scam at the government-owned Bank Pembangunan Indonesia...

Minister denies keeping gold coin

Minister denies keeping gold coin KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Following a report of a Standard Chartered Plc probe into missing gold coins, a Malaysian minister said Thursday he had returned a US$10,000 gold coin given to him by a representative of the bank.

Bulgaria smashes Indonesia's dream at Federation Cup

Bulgaria smashes Indonesia's dream at Federation Cup FRANKFURT, Germany (Agencies): Bulgaria smashed Indonesia's dreams of making its only second quarterfinals appearance at the Federation Cup women's tennis team championship here, taking a 2- 0 winning lead for a place in the last eight.

Asian exporters' reliance on Japan fades

Asian exporters' reliance on Japan fades TOKYO (AFP): While Japanese exporters grow increasingly dependent on Asian markets, exporters in Asia are relying less on Japan as they sell more merchandise to each other, according to a finance ministry survey.

Council seeks poppy ban

Council seeks poppy ban PEKANBARU, Riau: The Ulema Council plans to issue a fatwa (religious instruction) calling on farmers in the northern Sumatra province of Aceh to stop planting poppy, from which marijuana is extracted.

Top drivers join Palembang rally

Top drivers join Palembang rally JAKARTA (JP): More than 45 national top drivers will enter the third leg of the national rally championships series in Palembang, South Sumatra at the end of this month.

Environmental rating scheme delayed, needs more planning

Environmental rating scheme delayed, needs more planning BANDUNG (JP): The government has postponed its plan to begin rating manufacturing companies in terms of their environmental records because the program requires better preparation.

RI cultural troupe heads for Moscow

RI cultural troupe heads for Moscow JAKARTA (JP): A group of young Indonesian artists will shake Moscow public with their stunning performance of traditional and modern music, dances and other cultural shows from Aug. 22 to 25.

FAO's Jacques Diouf will visit Indonesia

FAO's Jacques Diouf will visit Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Director General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Jacques Diouf is due to arrive here on Saturday for a four-day visit at the invitation of Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah.

Vietnam observer at GATT

Vietnam observer at GATT GENEVA (AFP): The world trade body GATT has awarded Vietnam observer status, the Geneva-based organization said.Vietnam's ambassador to international organizations in Geneva, Nguyen Luong, said his country wanted to become a full member of GATT, or the successor World Trade...

RI welcomes Vietnam in ASEAN: Alatas

RI welcomes Vietnam in ASEAN: AlatasBy Pandaya BANGKOK (JP): Indonesia has thrown its weight behind proposals that socialist Vietnam be granted membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).