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Jakarta Fair '94 takes in Rp 26b in reported transactions

Jakarta Fair '94 takes in Rp 26b in reported transactions JAKARTA (JP): This year's trade fair at the Kemayoran New Township, which ended over the weekend, recorded at least Rp 25.95 billion (US$11.9 million) in reported business transactions involving 344 companies.

Societe Guy Laroche wins lawsuit over trademark

Societe Guy Laroche wins lawsuit over trademark JAKARTA (JP): Societe Guy Laroche, the parent company of the famed French designer's products, has won it's day in court and become the sole owner of the Guy Laroche trademark in Indonesia.

Actor Onky's case is criminal, not civil, says prosecutor

Actor Onky's case is criminal, not civil, says prosecutor JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutor Noor Said has rejected the defense lawyer's claim that movie star Onky Alexander should be tried on civil rather than criminal charges in an alleged swindle also involving his father, Anton Hartmoko Poernomo Sapardan.

`Dili incident blown out of proportion'

`Dili incident blown out of proportion' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas says the recent student demonstrations in the East Timor capital of Dili have been widely exaggerated by the foreign media and Indonesia's critics overseas.

Labor broker breaks promises

Labor broker breaks promises PEKANBARU, Riau: Two job seekers from Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, have been stranded here for nine months after their broker broke his promise to ship them to Malaysia.M. Subagia and Murdi said they were lured by the broker's promise of good jobs in Malaysia and they...

Damaged banknotes

Damaged banknotesFrom KompasIn answer to a letter regarding the withdrawing of salaries from BRI in Kompas on July 1, 1994 we would like to inform the public that those who happen to hold damaged/burnt banknotes can change their money at Bank Indonesia.

Garlic smuggling foiled

Garlic smuggling foiled PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The police have foiled separate attempts to smuggle in 11 tons of garlic from abroad and have arrested six suspected smugglers over the past two months.

Jakarta will not face rice crisis, vows authority

Jakarta will not face rice crisis, vows authority JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta chapter of the Logistics Agency (Dolog Jaya) has assured Jakartans that the stock of rice during the current drought season will be adequate to meet demand.

New growth era hailed for Bintan

New growth era hailed for Bintan BINTAN ISLAND, Riau (JP): An Indonesian-Singaporean resort and industrial venture inaugurated new primary projects in its tourism and industrial estates on Bintan Island, yesterday, marking a new era of economic development in the triangle growth area.

PPD to cooperate with Humpuss

PPD to cooperate with Humpuss The state-owned bus company (PPD) has agreed to cooperate with PT Senawangi Wisamarta Utama (SWU), a subsidiary of a widely diversified Humpuss group, in reconditioning the 43 double-decker buses it has at the SWU's workshop in Bekasi.

Telephone service

Telephone service In response to the letter by Ondy Janeswara of Bekasi, West Java (The Jakarta Post, July 9,1994), on behalf of PT Telkom, I would like to apologize to the writer and other residents in Bekasi for causing inconvenience resulting from our sale promotion held in Bumi Satria Kencana...

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The average share price closed lower on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday after the broad-based Composite Index gained nearly three points in the previous two days of trading.The JSX Index lost 1.84 points to end at 460.63 yesterday from 462.47 on Monday.

Poor towing service is a civil matter: Police

Poor towing service is a civil matter: Police JAKARTA (JP): Police said yesterday that the dispute between motorists and towing company workers over the companies' service should not be reported to police because it is a civil case."Towing service companies are all private firms.

... While teachers say the problems go much deeper

... While teachers say the problems go much deeper JAKARTA (JP): The fact that there is little hope for a better educated generation as long as teachers are severely underpaid and lack proper training resurfaces every time there is a change in the education system.

Build toilet, get married

Build toilet, get married JAKARTA (JP): The West Lombok regency will soon issue a decree making it prerequisite for couples to have their own lavatory before they are married.The ruling also applies to residents who want to build their own house, the Antara news agency reported in a dispatch from...

Australia expects $60m in contracts after exhibition

Australia expects $60m in contracts after exhibition JAKARTA (JP): The Australian government expects direct contracts totaling more than A$80 million (about US$60 million) following the recent Australia Today Indonesia '94 promotion in Jakarta, an official said.

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.

World best shuttlers meet in Vietnam early next month

World best shuttlers meet in Vietnam early next month JAKARTA (JP): Vietnam, a country with no badminton history, will be the focus of badminton enthusiasts throughout the world as the globe's best shuttlers meet in the World Cup championships in Ho Chi Minh City early next month.

Mangunwijaya visits Kedungombo

Mangunwijaya visits Kedungombo BOYOLALI, Central Java: Noted Catholic priest Y.B Mangunwijaya has visited farmers living on a disputed plot designated as part of the controversial Kedungombo dam.Naryomo, chief of the local socio-political office, said the authorities were not aware of the objective...

Door-to-door tax campaign launched

Door-to-door tax campaign launched The West Jakarta mayoralty administration has launched a door- to-door campaign in an effort to collect the overdue property taxes.Prior to the launching of the campaign, Mayor Sutardjianto inspected some 300 collection staff at the Grogol sports complex on Monday.

Presidential treat for poor children

Presidential treat for poor children JAKARTA (JP): Almost 400 underprivileged children from all over Indonesia are currently in Jakarta to enjoy a rare presidential treat.The children, who are being accommodated at the Haj Dormitory in Pondok Gede, East Jakarta, are touring the capital and its...

Government starts phasing in free schooling scheme

Government starts phasing in free schooling scheme JAKARTA (JP): With the start of the new school year this week, the government has begun to phase in the free schooling program at the junior high school level, mindful that there will be difficulties due to budget constraints.

Haryono Suyono, a minister of many talents

Haryono Suyono, a minister of many talentsBy Santi W.E. Sukanto JAKARTA (JP): Several local reporters covering the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) ministerial conference on population late last year squirmed uncomfortably as they listened to a long string of foreign officials speak about their...

Towil's lawyers skip defense statement

Towil's lawyers skip defense statement JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers representing former Bapindo director Towil Heryoto who is being tried on corruption charges waived their right to read the defense statement yesterday, allowing the trial to proceed almost uncontested.Rudhy A.

Teen supermodel Veronica is here

Teen supermodel Veronica is here JAKARTA (JP): International beauties are on the rise here, as teen supermodel Veronica Blume arrived yesterday, following an earlier short stop by top model Cindy Crawford and the current visit by Miss Universe 1994, Sushmita Shen.

Settlers want to go home

Settlers want to go home MAGELANG, Central Java: At least 24 transmigrants from Magelang who have been resettled in Central Halmahera, Maluku, want to return to their hometown because of uncertainties about their future.

Regional vehicle launched

Regional vehicle launched KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Nissan Motor Co. of Japan yesterday launched a stationwagon using parts sourced from Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan, officials said yesterday.

Drought all the more reason to halt pollution

Drought all the more reason to halt pollution JAKARTA (JP): The water crisis that has developed in many parts of Indonesia because of the severe drought is all the more reason for everyone, most notably, industries, to stop polluting the scarce available water resources.

PM Murayama announces five-year deregulation plan

PM Murayama announces five-year deregulation plan TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama announced yesterday a five-year plan to advance measures already taken to deregulate the economy while vowing to achieve tax reforms by the end of the year.

Structural allowances

Structural allowancesFrom Media IndonesiaI am very concerned to learn that, based on the Circulation of the Directorate General of State Budget, the Professors must return the "structural allowances" they have received so far to the government.

Prominent figures gets awards

Prominent figures gets awards Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Hendropriyono and Holland's ambassador to Indonesia J.H.R.D. Van Roijen have been announced among 15 prominent figures who will receive the Merit Awards of Social Distinction from a privately-owned foundation.

Plates feature leading couples

Plates feature leading couples JAKARTA: Ceramic plates with portraits of President Soeharto, Mrs. Tien Soeharto, Vice President Try Sutrisno and Mrs. Sutrisno will be on sale soon.The plates are produced by a ceramic crafts woman, Yotti, who met with Mrs. Try to discuss the project yesterday.

Australia to back Indonesia's APEC plans

Australia to back Indonesia's APEC plans SINGAPORE (Reuter): Australia will support Indonesia's efforts to forge a more open trading system at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in November.

Police solve mystery over death of Timor worker

Police solve mystery over death of Timor worker JAKARTA (JP): Police have concluded that the death of a Timorese worker at the giant PT Indocement company in Bogor was not politically motivated as some had suggested, but rather the results of a love triangle gone awry.

Political murders haunt Turkey's Kurds

Political murders haunt Turkey's KurdsBy Aliza Marcus DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuter): Necati Aydin, a former union chief and Kurdish activist, was last seen alive in the state security court in Diyarbakir, in southeast Turkey.

SMR20 rubber at M$2.52 per kilo for October shipment

SMR20 rubber at M$2.52 per kilo for October shipment KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) buffer stock manager sold SMR20 rubber warehoused in Malaysia yesterday, an INRO official said.He said the group sold the SMR20 rubber at M$2.

Human rights meet may damage ties

Human rights meet may damage ties BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand yesterday defended its decision to block foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from attending a regional human rights conference during the annual ASEAN meeting this week.

Forum to discuss mining

Forum to discuss mining JAKARTA (JP): The ASEAN Federation of Mining Associations, in cooperation with worldwide mining institutions, plans to hold the 4th Asia Pacific mining conference and exhibition at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center here from Oct. 26 to Oct. 29.

Telkom starts Lampung-Bali fiber-optic network

Telkom starts Lampung-Bali fiber-optic network JAKARTA (JP): PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) has begun constructing a submarine fiber optic network.The network linking Tanjungkarang in Lampung and Denpasar in Bali is expected to improve the service of the state-owned domestic...

Union seeking Rp 5,000 daily minimum wage

Union seeking Rp 5,000 daily minimum wage JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta branch of the All Indonesian Workers Union is campaigning to increase the daily minimum wage from Rp 3,800 (US$1.38) currently to Rp 5,000.

The demise of a giant

The demise of a giant "If we want to catch up with the advanced countries of the West we must learn their technology. And as we are a member of a universal earth we must not remain stuck in nationalist sentiments.

Five killed in accident

Five killed in accident SEMARANG, Central Java: Five people were killed instantly and 11 others sustained serious injuries when the van carrying them overturned.The driver was among the victims of the accident, which was believed to have been caused by brake failure.

Deregulation makes RI attractive but interest rates to rise

Deregulation makes RI attractive but interest rates to rise JAKARTA (JP): Merrill Lynch & Co. of the United States says recent deregulatory measures make Indonesia the region's best site for foreign investment but warns that interest rates will likely edge higher next year.

Telecom projects offered

Telecom projects offered JAKARTA (JP): The government will choose only five consortia to establish two million telephone lines within the current Sixth Five-Year Development Plan (Repelita VI) period, a senior official said.

Intellectuals and future

Intellectuals and future During a meeting with leaders of associations of intellectuals of different religious backgrounds, President Soeharto said all intellectuals should support the nation's unity and integrity.

Hellen Keller award honors Indonesia

Hellen Keller award honors Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Helen Keller International Incorporated (HKI), a New York-based agency providing aid for blindness prevention and the rehabilitation of the blind, will present the Helen Keller International Award to Indonesia, making it the first country ever to...

Illegal workers heading to Malaysia is chronic problem

Illegal workers heading to Malaysia is chronic problem JAKARTA (JP): The continuing outflow of illegal Indonesian jobseekers to Malaysia is a chronic problem that should be tackled jointly by both sides, according to a senior official of the Ministry of Manpower.

Ismail Hasan safest bet for PPP: Nurcholish

Ismail Hasan safest bet for PPP: Nurcholish JAKARTA (JP): Noted Moslem scholar Nurcholish Madjid predicted that Ismail Hasan Metareum will retain his post as chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) because he is the "safest" choice for everyone concerned.

Bintan projects reviewed

Bintan projects reviewed SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore and Indonesia ministers will meet today to review progress of cooperation in the Riau Islands, a trade and industry ministry statement said yesterday.

Agencies sought to care for crime victims

Agencies sought to care for crime victims JAKARTA (JP): Experts and police called in unison on both the authorities and non-governmental organizations at a seminar yesterday to set up bodies or foundations to take care of the fate of crime victims.The seminar, entitled National Symposium.