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Mon, 24 Jul 1995
Consortium to build new rayon plant in Sumatra
Consortium to build new rayon plant in Sumatra JAKARTA (JP): A consortium of eight textile companies has agreed to build a US$720 million rayon production plant in southern Sumatra to help reduce costs in the textile industry, which has recently been hit by rising raw materials prices.Bambang R.
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
Mayors asked to speed up warehouse relocation plan
Mayors asked to speed up warehouse relocation plan JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has instructed the West and Central Jakarta mayors to see that businessmen in three districts in the two mayoralties relocate their warehouses.
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
Dwarfs present in Jambi
Dwarfs present in Jambi JAMBI: Dr. Yanwar of the National Institute of Science, in cooperation with an English researcher Deborah Martyr, is still conducting research on the reported presence of dwarfs in the Kerinci Seblat National Park.
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
KL threatens to sell arms to Bosnian govt
KL threatens to sell arms to Bosnian govt KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia is willing to sell arms to Bosnian government forces to back the Organization of the Islamic Conference's (OIC) stand that the embargo was "invalid," Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said."We will sell (weapons)...
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
ASEAN attorney generals set for cooperation
ASEAN attorney generals set for cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Attorney generals from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will sign a landmark cooperation agreement on crime fighting this week.
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
ASEAN to meets to admit Vietnam, study prospects for Myanmar
ASEAN to meets to admit Vietnam, study prospects for Myanmar KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): ASEAN is to study "positively" Myanmar's request to join the grouping during next week's meeting in Brunei which will see Vietnam admitted as the group's seventh member, a top diplomat said yesterday.
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
Indonesia protests release of East Timorese
Indonesia protests release of East Timorese JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian embassy in Canberra is strongly protesting the Australian government's decision to release 18 illegal East Timorese immigrants from a detention center and for allowing them to become residents.
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
Hasan Basri favored to stay at top of MUI
Hasan Basri favored to stay at top of MUI JAKARTA (JP): Sideline talks at the ongoing congress of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) indicated that incumbent chairman Hasan Basri is still the most favored figure to sit at the helm of the 20-year-old council.
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
Barito to start pulp production in 1997
Barito to start pulp production in 1997 JAKARTA (JP): The Barito Pacific Group announced over the weekend that it will establish a medium density fiberboard (MDF) factory and pulp plant, both of which are expected to start production in 1997.
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
Saddam Hussein sues police
Saddam Hussein sues police JAKARTA (JP): A citizen in Pekalongan, Central Java, who shares a name with Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, is suing the police for false arrest.Thirty-year-old Saddam Hussein, who professes to be an admirer of both the Iraqi leader and late Indonesian president Sukarno,...
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
'Producer' lets you create your own movie on PC
'Producer' lets you create your own movie on PCBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Back in 1992, I attended a presentation of AVID, a desktop video publisher that used a Macintosh Quadra. I was especially dazzled by the Quadra's capability to capture video and audio and mix them with animation to create...
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
Fire destroys storage space
Fire destroys storage space JAKARTA (JP): Fire has destroyed impermanent wooden structures used to store goods for the construction of a project owned by the state-owned Bank BNI 46 near Jl. Sudirman in Central Jakarta.The fire occurred at around 7 a.m.
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
U.S. may end GSP facility
U.S. may end GSP facility JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Trade is warning that Indonesia might lose preferential treatment from the United States under its Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) trade facility if Congress fails to extend it after its expiration date of July 31.
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
Five up for best film at Asia-Pacific festival
Five up for best film at Asia-Pacific festival JAKARTA (JP): The panel of judges at the 40th Asia-Pacific Film Festival nominated five films in the Best Film category yesterday.They surprised observers by postponing the announcement of the nominations for 11 other categories until the night of...
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
Military enlists students in discipline drive
Military enlists students in discipline drive JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Military Command has enlisted high school students in the National Discipline campaign launched last month mainly to motivate people to obey laws.Jakarta Military Chief Maj. Gen.
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
More property firms may seek offshore financing
More property firms may seek offshore financing JAKARTA (JP): More property developers will likely seek offshore loans to finance their projects as a result of the increasing local interest rates and the government's call for limited credit expansion for the property sector.
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
Moslem leaders want MUI to side with people
Moslem leaders want MUI to side with people JAKARTA (JP): Moslem leaders are calling on the government- sponsored Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) to be more independent and to ward off the push and pull of politics.
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
Japanese soybeans in RI
Japanese soybeans in RI JAKARTA (JP): An agribusiness company in Jember, East Java, is pioneering the cultivation of a high-yielding Japanese variety of soybean, called Edamame, for export purposes.Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah, who inspected the cultivation of Edamame soybeans in...
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Voltron 3:05 Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: The Crystal Maze 4:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Family Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Hankamnas 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series: Santa Barbara 9:00...
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
Give extortionists the boot
Give extortionists the boot A few days after visiting the Jakarta Fair (PRJ), when I was going home I was obliged to face Jakarta's usual problem of transportation. No way to get a taxi (my destination was judged not far enough by taxi drivers), and therefore the only choice was to go back by bajaj...
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
Summarecon told to speed up
Summarecon told to speed up JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta Mayor Suprawito has ordered private housing developer PT Summarecon Agung to speed up the construction of public and social facilities in its housing projects.
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
Indian school's principal acquitted of all charges
Indian school's principal acquitted of all charges JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court has ordered the restoration of Ram Gulumal, 56, to the position of principal of the Gandhi Memorial School, after acquitting the Indian national of all charges of giving false information and manipulation of school...
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
Share prices on JSX rise slightly
Share prices on JSX rise slightly JAKARTA (JP): Despite mixed market sentiment on the regional stock markets, the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) Composite Index climbed by 2.7 points (0.52 percent) to close at 510.93 last week.
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
Persib Bandung on course to league semifinals
Persib Bandung on course to league semifinals JAKARTA (JP): Persib Bandung beat the odds in style yesterday when it stunned Medan Jaya 2-1 in their Group B quarterfinal match at Senayan stadium.Playing before partisan fans, many of whom had to make a 200- kilometer drive to reach the stadium,...
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
Soeharto joins young citizens to celebrate Children's Day
Soeharto joins young citizens to celebrate Children's Day JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto together with 440 eight to 12-year-old children celebrated National Children's Day at Taman Mini in East Jakarta yesterday.The President and First Lady Tien Soeharto as well as the Vice President and Mrs.
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
The late Subagio's poetry reflects love
The late Subagio's poetry reflects love Dan Kematian Makin Akrab (And Death Becomes More Friendly); Subagio Sastrowardoyo; PT Grasindo, 1995; 152 pages JAKARTA (JP): A collection of poems by the late Subagio Sastrowardoyo entitled Dan Kematian Makin Akrab (And Death is Becoming Closer) was recently...
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
Workers labor to complete statue
Workers labor to complete statueBy Mulkan Salmona and Yacob Herin DILI (JP): The morning sun climbed from behind the hills protruding from the white sands of Metiaut village, Dili. Though still early in the day, its blinding rays scorched the dark skin of the fishermen.
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
World Vision Indonesia fights against poverty
World Vision Indonesia fights against povertyBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Ruliyah and Yohanes Tiusrela are now happy. They can continue their studies and achieve their dreams.Five years ago, this brother and sister had to face harsh reality -- joining the long line of the school drop-outs in...
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
Why continue to pollute?
Why continue to pollute? The arguments put forward recently in The Jakarta Post ("Producers defend pulp technology" page 2, 13/7/95) by Kahar Heryopuspito, Executive Director of the Indonesian Pulp and Paper Association, in defense of Indonesian pulp mills that use Chlorine-dioxide (CLO2) or...
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
Woodcuts dominate Yogyakarta's graphic arts
Woodcuts dominate Yogyakarta's graphic artsBy R.Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): When the Dutch attacked Yogyakarta in 1948, a number of artists printed provoking woodcut posters. The woodcut technique allowed for cheap, quick reproduction of images in the absence of a modern printing press.
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
Attorney generals to meet
Attorney generals to meet JAKARTA (JP): Attorney generals from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will begin arriving in Jakarta today ahead of their meeting to discuss cooperation in law enforcement within the region, a spokesman for the Indonesian Attorney General's Office said...
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
Bandung Raya scalps Pelita Jaya
Bandung Raya scalps Pelita Jaya JAKARTA (JP): Two first-half goals from Perry Sandria and Tibidi Alexis boosted Bandung Raya's chances of winning the Indonesian soccer league championship when it stunned favorite Pelita Jaya 2-0 in their Group A quarterfinal match yesterday.
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
National Children's Day celebrated
National Children's Day celebrated JAKARTA (JP): Nearly 10,000 children from Jakarta and surrounding towns gathered at the Cibubur camping ground yesterday to mark National Children's Day.After the usual rhetoric from officials presiding at the opening ceremony, the rest of the day was filled with...
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
Scary world
Scary worldFrom Media IndonesiaYesterday, my father read an article about Janet Jackson's laser disc entitled "Janet" not being allowed to be sold in Singapore because of its indecent cover.I guess Singapore is stricter than Jakarta.But Jakarta is even scarier.
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 7:00 a.m. Morning News 7:30 Healthy and Fresh with Berty Tilarso 7:40 Cartoon: Vicky The Viking 8:05 Around Us 8:35 Children's Stories 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Music 10:45 Youth Program 11:15 Cooking Program 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang Ke Gelanggang 12:45 p.
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
Famous Indian director bombed for 'Bombay'
Famous Indian director bombed for 'Bombay'By Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): Mani Ratnam, the director of a controversial Indian film denounced by Moslem fundamentalists, was injured when three bombs exploded in his house earlier this month.
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
Guess What? Ratna N. Riantiarno
Guess What? Ratna N. Riantiarno Choked-up with emotion and verging on tears, actress Ratna N. Riantiarno forced herself to continue her salutation of playwright and movie director Arifin C. Noer.Representing the Indonesian Arts Council, Ratna was asked to say a word about Arifin, who died on May 28...
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
Semsar's address
Semsar's address I read with great interest your story on painter Semsar, which was printed in The Jakarta Post on July 9, 1995. I am an artist and also a student. I would like to contact Semsar but, unfortunately, I don't know where to reach him.I would appreciate if you could give me his address.
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
Effects of rapidly changing culture in Bali discussed
Effects of rapidly changing culture in Bali discussedBy Benito Lopulalan SYDNEY (JP): Bali is not an island in itself. It has inspired many writers, photographers, dancers and last, but not least, anthropologists. Many books have been written which describe or analyze Balinese culture.
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
Larger-than-life statue brings a single message: Peace
Larger-than-life statue brings a single message: PeaceBy Lela E. Madjiah In commemoration of both the 20th anniversary of the integration of East Timor, which falls on July 17, and 50 years of Indonesian independence, a 25-ton statue called Kristus Raja (Christ the King) is being erected in...
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
Guess What? Dr. George McTurnan Kahin
Guess What? Dr. George McTurnan Kahin Hotel Garuda in Yogyakarta has a special place in the heart of Dr. George McTurnan Kahin, 77, a visiting American academic who is credited with setting up a famed Indonesia study center at Cornell University.
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
What bad effect? TV has done a lot
What bad effect? TV has done a lot JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians are talking (again!) about the bad effect of television on our lives, especially on children's lives. Television programs are accused of being the source of bad information that leads to crime.
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
Guess What? Bambang Warih Koesoema
Guess What? Bambang Warih Koesoema Remember Bambang Warih Koesoema? Yes, he is the outspoken legislator whose controversial dismissal in March drew headlines for weeks."I feel so free and unburdened these days," said the former member of the House of Representatives from the ruling Golkar faction.
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
Most juvenile prisoners involved in stealing
Most juvenile prisoners involved in stealing JAKARTA (JP): Michael Jackson was belting out his new song Scream in a 20-square-meter room packed with boys and decorated with posters of Indonesian rock star Iwan Fals and American group Metallica.
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
Guess What? Muktiwibowo
Guess What? Muktiwibowo Elvis sang Are you lonesome tonight -- again. This time he was spotted at Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center during a commemoration for the late Indonesian theater and movie director Arifin C. Noer last weekend.
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
Time for Indonesian film industry to wake up
Time for Indonesian film industry to wake upBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Last year witnessed both the decline of the Indonesian film industry and the rise of a number of promising young filmmakers.For the second time, Indonesia failed to hold its film festival because the number of the films...
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
Architect Ratna Djumiati treading new ground
Architect Ratna Djumiati treading new ground BANDUNG (JP): The construction project of the immense statue of Kristus Raja (Christ the King ) could not run smoothly without this woman.Architect Ratna Djumiati, 46, successfully mapped out the plan to erect the huge statue of Christ outside of Dili,...
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
Mahathir can't get Japan to say yes
Mahathir can't get Japan to say yes Heng Pek Koon delves into the reasons why Tokyo has been resistant to the East Asian Economic Caucus concept. Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad is no stranger to controversy.
Sun, 23 Jul 1995
Asia-Pacific Film Festival struggling for recognition
Asia-Pacific Film Festival struggling for recognitionBy Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): The 40th Asia-Pacific Film Festival (APFF) starts today in Jakarta. Some 30 feature films and 10 documentaries will enter the four day competition.
Sat, 22 Jul 1995
Beijing is not claiming Natunas: Alatas
Beijing is not claiming Natunas: Alatas JAKARTA (JP): China has given assurances that it does not have any claim over Indonesia's Natuna Islands in the South China Sea, but said that Jakarta might have to negotiate with Beijing on the demarcation of the surrounding seas, Indonesia's Minister of...