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Noodle factory pollution

Noodle factory pollutionFrom KompasOn behalf of residents of Taman Manggis Permai housing complex in Depok, south of Jakarta, we would like to express our aversion concerning the dumping of toxic chemical elements into a nearby river by a noodle factory, PT IJ, and a chemical factory PT N located...

Al Arqam prospers by being apolitical

Al Arqam prospers by being apoliticalBy Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): The huge words "Love Abuya, love whom (God) loves" is written across a clean and well-managed living room of the Java branch office of the Malaysia-based Al Arqam in Jakarta.

Kochi invites Indonesia to use its ports

Kochi invites Indonesia to use its ports JAKARTA (JP): The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Japanese town of Kochi yesterday offered an opportunity to Indonesia to use its ports as a gateway of plywood and seafood exports to Japan.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to close higher on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday after the Composite Index gained 1.53 points on Friday. The index further increases to 462.47 yesterday from 461.82 on Friday.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 TV Series: International Family Classic 4:30 Science and Technology 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Belief in God the Almighty 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Talk Show:...

Konimex gets $20m loan

Konimex gets $20m loan SINGAPORE (AFP): France's Banque Nationale de Paris signed an agreement yesterday to lead manage a US$20 million medium-term loan for the expansion of a privately-owned Indonesian pharmaceutical company.

Ragunan Zoo to build dome cage to lure more visitors

Ragunan Zoo to build dome cage to lure more visitors JAKARTA (JP): In order to lure more visitors the management of the Ragunan zoological garden, in South Jakarta, plans to build a giant dome cage on a 1.6-hectare plot of land to house Prima satwa (Prime Animals) from the country's 27 provinces.

Economic rulings needed to conform with GATT

Economic rulings needed to conform with GATT JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to introduce economic regulations to conform with the new principles of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which will go into effect early next year, Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said.

People protest deafening sound from Ramayana's loudspeakers

People protest deafening sound from Ramayana's loudspeakers BOGOR (JP): The Ramayana Department Store has stopped their noisy advertising following strong protests from residents living in the vicinity over the deafening sound from the store's loudspeakers.R.

No bus fare hike: Haryanto

No bus fare hike: Haryanto Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto affirmed that there would be no increase in fares of city buses this year despite the demands made by several bus companies to double it from Rp 300 (13 US cents) to Rp 750.

ABRI told to be more proactive

ABRI told to be more proactive JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat yesterday urged the Armed Forces (ABRI) to be more "proactive", especially in facing criticism at home and abroad.

New firm to supply workers to S'pore, KL

New firm to supply workers to S'pore, KL JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-five companies that have been supplying Indonesian workers to Singapore and Malaysia have merged into a single company to give them a strong edge in the highly competitive business.

UNDP to aid soybean seed project

UNDP to aid soybean seed project JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) yesterday signed an agreement on the provision of US$981,825 in grants for the improvement of Indonesia's soybean seed production and marketing in some provinces.The agreement was signed by Fritz H.

Post Office levy

Post Office levy In my letter (Post Office levy, The Jakarta Post, July 5, 1994) about a horrendous levy on a videocassette sent to me from England, I promised to let readers know the outcome of my complaint to the Post Office.

Professor's allowance

Professor's allowanceFrom Bisnis IndonesiaAccording to the Circulation of the Directorate General of the State Budget, university professors who are over 60 are entitled to receive the structural allowance, a bonus given to persons in leadership positions which is applicable for civil servants of...

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 silver medalist set for Indonesia Open

World silver medalist set for Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): American world championship silver medalist Andre Cason is expected to run the 100m race at the Indonesia Open track and field invitational meet slated for July 30 at the Madya Senayan stadium.

Miss Universe raises Rp 4m

Miss Universe raises Rp 4m JAKARTA: Visiting Miss Universe' 94 Sushmita Sen raised some Rp 4 million from donors for victims of recent tidal waves in East Java during a visit to a shopping center in Jakarta on Sunday.

Two-year-old murder solved

Two-year-old murder solved Police said yesterday that they have arrested a man believed to have killed a resident of Cipinang Melayu, East Jakarta, two years ago.The suspect, Daniel Gonta alias Deni, who is being charged for the murder of a new mother, was caught on Friday at his parents' house...

Kedungombo land compensation

Kedungombo land compensationFrom KompasThe recent Kompas report on land compensation relating to the construction of the Kedungombo reservoir in Central Java reminds me of Kedungrejo village where my mother-in-law lives.Sam, who had no schooling during her childhood, had a house on a 0.

Australia defends RI's rights approach

Australia defends RI's rights approach CANBERRA (AFP): Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans yesterday defended his government's approach to Indonesia over human rights in East Timor province.Yesterday was the anniversary of the former Portuguese colony's integration with Indonesia in 1976.

Fire at Jaya Konstruksi angers local residents

Fire at Jaya Konstruksi angers local residents JAKARTA (JP): The Cipinang, East Jakarta, residents who lived near the storehouse of PT Jaya Konstruksi said they would file complaints against the construction company over Saturday's blaze at the company saying that it endanger their premises.

Tempo's `successor' must have editorial independence

Tempo's `successor' must have editorial independence JAKARTA (JP): Any magazine which succeeds the now defunct Tempo must have complete editorial independence, including freedom to accommodate public opinion, two members of the magazine's former management says.

Yen appreciation to slow RI's growth: Economists

Yen appreciation to slow RI's growth: Economists JAKARTA (JP): The sharp appreciation of the Japanese yen against major currencies and the rupiah will affect this year's growth of Indonesia's economy, economists say.

Villagers want fast compensation

Villagers want fast compensation SEMARANG, Central Java: Displaced villagers who recently were vindicated in the Supreme Court in their fight for higher compensation are pushing for an early execution of the decision.

Natsir's thoughts still relevant today, seminar told

Natsir's thoughts still relevant today, seminar told JAKARTA (JP): Although Mohammad Natsir passed away in February of last year, the fruits of his thought are still alive and relevant for Indonesians today.

Fishery investment up

Fishery investment up JAKARTA (JP): Domestic investments in the fishery industry increased by 25.7 percent to Rp 997.18 billion (US$453.65 million) as of last November from Rp 777 billion as of the end of 1992.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Puppet Show 3:00 Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mystery 4:30 Student Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Wayang Appreciation 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings: Buddhism 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series 9:00 World News...

Religious intellectual groups urged to pool their resources

Religious intellectual groups urged to pool their resources JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is urging religion-based intellectual organizations, whose existence has been criticized as fostering sectarian politics in Indonesia, to pool their resources to help with national development.

Nine killed in Cakung road accident

Nine killed in Cakung road accident JAKARTA (JP): Nine people were killed and ten others injured in a collision between a bus and a truck on the Cakung-Cikunir tollway, East Jakarta, on Saturday night.Not all of the victims could be identified, said sources at the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital,...

Noodle firm helps boost the lackluster JSX market

Noodle firm helps boost the lackluster JSX marketBy Sigma Batara JAKARTA (JP): Indofood Sukses Makmur's debut on the Jakarta Stock Exchange last week provided a boost to the lackluster market, which has been on a drift for quite sometime. Further, the U.S. consumer price index rise of 0.

Government presents dossier of fourth Bapindo suspect

Government presents dossier of fourth Bapindo suspect JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's office turned over the dossier of the former Bapindo President Subekti Ismaun to the South Jakarta District Court on Saturday. He is the fourth suspect to be tried in connection with the Rp 1.

Mien does it again

Mien does it again JAKARTA: Mien Sugandhi was reappointed as head of the powerful MKGR, one of the main factions in Golkar, at the group's congress in Jakarta on Saturday.Mien, who is also the state minister of women affairs, heads the 66-person executive board which was named at the conclusion of...

Foreigners' legal case and mine

Foreigners' legal case and mineFrom RepublikaPolice operation dubbed operasi justisi detained me because I failed to show my identity card on July 6, 1994 at 11 a.m. in front of KFC, Jl. Ciputat Raya, Kebayoran Lama, Jakarta.

`Tribal Tech ' dresses up bad Rock as Jazz

`Tribal Tech ' dresses up bad Rock as JazzBy David Zweifler JAKARTA (JP): The night of Jazz at Ratu Plaza concert hall Saturday was one of old favorites, followed by new disappointments.The Bubby Chen trio was the first act and -- like always -- they were solid, playing some great old Jazz...

Two-day seminar on national law

Two-day seminar on national law More than 120 experts from various fields are scheduled to attend a two-day seminar on national law which opens today at the Shangrila Hotel, Central Jakarta.Dr. Kastorius Sinaga, the project officer of the 5th seminar on national law, told The Jakarta Post over the...

JSX to get computer terminals

JSX to get computer terminals JAKARTA (JP): PT Berca Hardayaperkasa will install at least 290 computer terminals in the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), says a company executive.Berca's president, Johannes A.

Tip on three useful Winword 6.0 buttons

Tip on three useful Winword 6.0 buttons JAKARTA (JP): Winword 6.0 comes with a plethora of tool buttons to help you accomplish your tasks easily. Today, let's have a look at three of them that are very useful for creating a heavily formatted document.

Miss Universe sees her success as one for all women

Miss Universe sees her success as one for all womenBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): What is the essence of a woman ?"A child originally comes from a mother. A mother is a woman who shows men the meaning of devotion and unconditional love.

Scapegoat ploy no help in sex case: Prosecutor

Scapegoat ploy no help in sex case: Prosecutor JAKARTA (JP): The prosecutor in a sexual harassment case has told judges at the South Jakarta District Court to disregard the defense's claim that the defendant, a rector, was no more than a scapegoat in a bid to take over his educational institution.

Deficit strikes again

Deficit strikes again In the wake of announcing that the United Development Party (PPP) is to convene a national congress next month, PPP chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum last week disclosed that his party needs at least Rp 1.5 billion for the convention but only has Rp 100 million in its coffers.

Slimmer, non-smoking Alatas back in action

Slimmer, non-smoking Alatas back in action JAKARTA (JP): After nearly two months out of action, a slimmer Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas returned to work on Saturday, promising that he is giving up smoking.

Leading haj tour operator suspended for six months

Leading haj tour operator suspended for six months JAKARTA (JP): PT Tiga Utama Cahaya Makmur, a leading haj pilgrimage tour organizer, has been suspended for six months by the government.The decision, reported by the Antara news agency, came after Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher openly...

Indonesians shine in Konica c'ships

Indonesians shine in Konica c'ships SINGAPORE (Agencies): Indonesia took the lion's share of the five titles when it won the men's singles and doubles at Konica Open badminton championships yesterday, with South Korea, Denmark and China sharing the other three.

Universalist Takdir dies at 86

Universalist Takdir dies at 86 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia lost one of its most influential literary figures with the death of veteran writer Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana here yesterday morning. He was 86 years old.

Firearms licensing to follow stricter requirements: Hendro

Firearms licensing to follow stricter requirements: Hendro JAKARTA (JP): In the aftermath of the recent shooting incident involving Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Hendropriyono, the military said they would impose tighter control of firearms and procedures for the issuance of their licenses.

Ex-Jakarta residents told to convert IDs

Ex-Jakarta residents told to convert IDs The secretary of the Bogor regency administration, Mohamad Dasuki, told ex-Jakarta residents who live in the regency, including those who stay in the suburbs bordering Jakarta such as Cinere, to convert their identity cards.

Dutchman gets three years for drug trafficking

Dutchman gets three years for drug trafficking JAKARTA (JP): Dutchmen Christian van den Bosch was sentenced by the Central Jakarta district court on Saturday to three years imprisonment for drug trafficking.Christian is also obliged by the court to pay a court fee of Rp 5 million (US$ 2,300).

Indonesia urged to show more support for Moro rebels

Indonesia urged to show more support for Moro rebels JAKARTA (JP): Two hundred Moslem students discussed the plight of the secessionist Moro front in the southern Philippines here on Saturday and decided to display more "solidarity" toward the cause.

Motorola appoints agent

Motorola appoints agent JAKARTA (JP): Motorola International Inc. of the United States has appointed PT Telpressindo Raharja as sole distributor of its cellular accessories in Indonesia.David Bradich, Motorola's representative for Asia-Pacific cellular subscriber division, said that Telpressindo...