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Decorative lights

Decorative lightsFrom Berita BuanaIn relation to the 468th anniversary of Jakarta and in welcoming the 50th anniversary of the Indonesia's independence, Jakarta is festooned with colorful lights, which makes Jakarta look alive at night.

Istiqlal to attract 10 million

Istiqlal to attract 10 million JAKARTA (JP): The organizing committee for the upcoming second Istiqlal Festival are expecting up to 10 million people will visit the month-long international gala.The committee bases its estimate on turnout at the first festival in 1991 which reached six million...

Soeharto endorses plan on state-owned pulp companies

Soeharto endorses plan on state-owned pulp companies JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto endorsed yesterday a plan to involve state-owned companies in the production of pulp in Indonesia, Forestry Minister Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said.

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.

Jetro promotes Japan investment in Indonesia

Jetro promotes Japan investment in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro) will send three investment missions here during the remainder of this year in order to boost Japan's direct investments in Indonesia.

Australia's Laverton finds gold at Rawas

Australia's Laverton finds gold at Rawas JAKARTA (JP): A Western Australian mining company, Laverton Gold N.L. (Laverton), announced to the Australian Stock Exchange yesterday the discovery of new substantial gold bearing deposits at its 100 percent owned Rawas gold project in Rawas, South Sumatra.

Papuans work on Irian soil

Papuans work on Irian soil JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: An estimated 1,000 citizens from neighboring Papua New Guinea, mostly from the Sandaun province, are currently working on local farms or as fishermen.A local administration official, FX Suryanto, said here yesterday that most of the Papuans live...

Rice imports likely, despite better output

Rice imports likely, despite better output JAKARTA (JP): The government has predicted that the amount of rice produced in the country will grow this year but admits that imports will likely remain necessary in order to increase bufferstocks.

Former forced laborers swindled

Former forced laborers swindled SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Hundreds of former romusha, the term for forced laborers under Japanese occupation, fell victim to a man claiming to be able to help them obtain war compensation.

Woodies retrieve Wimbledon

Woodies retrieve Wimbledon JAKARTA (JP): The Australian pair of Mark Woodforde and Todd Woodbridge kept up the pressure for world best doubles team tag after their historic Wimbledon hat trick.The Woodies became the second team to win Wimbledon three times in a row since the inception of...

The Listening Post

The Listening Post * When your err with adjectives you shouldn't feel so bad: even native speakers sometimes get them wrong. I refer to a little headline in the June 28 Jakarta Post that confuses count and non-count modifiers.

Australia and tourism

Australia and tourism I was appalled to discover during a recent visit to the Australian Embassy that Indonesians visiting Australia for vacations have to demonstrate they have sufficient funds to leave that country, or they must have proof of a sponsorship by others to support their departure.

Tour association to proceed with savings scheme

Tour association to proceed with savings scheme JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Tour and Travel Agencies (Asita) sees no reason to suspend its Plan Save 5, a scheme requiring its members to save five percentage points of the nine percent commission they receive from airlines.

Control businesses of senior officials' children: Lawyer

Control businesses of senior officials' children: Lawyer JAKARTA (JP): The government must regulate the business activities of children of senior officials, a noted corporate lawyer said yesterday.Todung Mulya Lubis, also known as a vocal human rights campaigner, said a ruling was necessary to...

Omni to run star-rated Marco Polo

Omni to run star-rated Marco Polo JAKARTA (JP): Omni Hotels Asia-Pacific of Hong Kong signed an agreement here yesterday with PT Danayasa Arthatama and PT Aneka Bumi Prasidha on the management of a luxury hotel to be built at the Sudirman Central Business District in South Jakarta.

French embassy gate blocked by demonstrators

French embassy gate blocked by demonstrators JAKARTA (JP): Approximately 20 protesters blocked French Ambassador Thierry de Beauce's way into his country's embassy yesterday, demanding that Paris cancel its plans to conduct further nuclear tests in the Pacific.

Coca-Cola extends deal

Coca-Cola extends deal JAKARTA (JP): Coca-Cola and the publicly listed PT Putra Sejahtera Pioneerindo, one of the country's largest fast food franchises, announced yesterday a four-year extension of their contract of exclusivity.

Decentralization long overdue: Nored scholars

Decentralization long overdue: Nored scholars JAKARTA (JP): Two leading scholars welcomed President Soeharto's remarks that Indonesia should reassess the role of the central government and give more autonomy to the regions, but they said that decentralization is long overdue.

Keep celebration in proper spirit: Emil

Keep celebration in proper spirit: Emil JAKARTA (JP): Any activities to greet the coming golden anniversary of Indonesia's independence should not rely too much on donation from wealthy businessmen, Emil Salim says.

More clean water for Jakartans

More clean water for Jakartans JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta branch of the state-owned Water Enterprise will expand its current capacity from 4,000 to 7,500 liter per second by the end of the year.Branch chief Sulistijo said yesterday that an additional provider system is being established in...

Students row during strike

Students row during strike SALATIGA, Central Java: Hundreds of students from the troubled Satya Wacana Christian University held yet another strike yesterday against Rector John JOI Ihalauw who has, to date, dismissed dozens of teachers.

Christopher to visit Hanoi

Christopher to visit Hanoi WASHINGTON (Reuter): Secretary of State Warren Christopher will make a four-nation tour of Asia at the end of July, culminating in a historic visit to Vietnam to mark the opening of relations, the State Department said on Wednesday.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Kabuto 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Student Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Culture Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Economy Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Karya Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Music 9:00...

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 13, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,250 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 3,425 0 218,000 Aneka Kimia 6,400 200 111,500 Anwar...

Builder of subway to be selected through open bid

Builder of subway to be selected through open bid JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja assured yesterday that the builder of the planned multi-million 14 kilometer subway will be determined by an open bid.

Good manners

Good manners Recently I called up an acquaintance who lives in Bogor. His daughter answered the phone and then curtly said to her father: Tuh, telepon which can be translated as : "There. Phone."I was horrified, not only because of the insolent tone the daughter used to address her elderly father,...

Recent fraud cases disgrace accountants

Recent fraud cases disgrace accountants JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Association of Indonesian Accountants, Soedarjono, acknowledged yesterday that his organization must address integrity problems plaguing the accounting profession in Indonesia.

'TPI' cameraman murdered

'TPI' cameraman murdered JAKARTA (JP): A cameraman of the private television network TPI died after being stabbed outside his house in Kemanggisan, West Jakarta, on Wednesday, police said yesterday.The man died after being refused treatment by two hospitals, who told his relatives that they did not...

Usage of laser medicine gains popularity in RI

Usage of laser medicine gains popularity in RI JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's medical practitioners are expanding the usage of laser treatment, according to one ophthalmologist.Rumita S. Kadarisman, the chairman of Indonesian Society for Laser Medicine, told the press yesterday that to further boost...

Police tortured the suspects, witness in murder trial says

Police tortured the suspects, witness in murder trial says JAKARTA (JP): The trial of two men accused of murdering businessman Darmansyah Sujadi alias Nyo Beng Seng took a new twist yesterday after a witness testified that he saw police officers torturing the suspects.

Jakarta needs 'flexible' figure in Canberra

Jakarta needs 'flexible' figure in Canberra JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must appoint someone "flexible" as its next ambassador to Australia, Harold Crouch, a senior Australian scholar on Indonesia, said yesterday.

'Conditions better at T. Priok'

'Conditions better at T. Priok' JAKARTA (JP): After its first six weeks, a new service system at Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port has considerably eased the flow of cargo at the port, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said yesterday.

Smoke in your nose

Smoke in your noseFrom JayakartaNon-smokers are rightfully upset by the cigarette smoke in crowded public places and city buses. Recently I witnessed a very unpleasant incident on a bus leaving from the Kampung Rambutan terminal to Pasar Baru, Jakarta.Next to a young lady sat a young man.

Indorama issues bonds

Indorama issues bonds JAKARTA (JP): Indorama International Finance ( Brookgrance International Finance Ltd.), the overseas promoter of PT Indorama Synthetics, has issued exchangeable bonds worth 40 million Swiss francs in the Swiss market, an executive of the company here said yesterday.

Shadow puppet shows to be held

Shadow puppet shows to be held SURAKARTA, Central Java: Coordinating Minister for Security and Political Affairs Soesilo Soedarman will open on Saturday a grand occasion for lovers of traditional shadow puppet (wayang) performances.

Opium money helped fund RI independence struggle

Opium money helped fund RI independence struggle JAKARTA (JP): Opium smuggling helped raise money to finance Indonesia's independence fight against the Dutch in the 1940s, historians said yesterday.They said in a seminar to review the revolution years 50 years ago that such operations were condoned...

Lawyers remind court that Permadi is Moslem

Lawyers remind court that Permadi is Moslem YOGYAKARTA (JP): Lawyers defending soothsayer Permadi Satrio Wiwoho yesterday took offense at an accusation by government prosecutors that their client is not a Moslem, but a follower of a Javanese cult known as Kepercayaan terhadap Tuhan Yang Maha Esa.

Boatpeople land in East Timor

Boatpeople land in East Timor DILI, East Timor: Five Vietnamese boatpeople who escaped from the Galang Island refugee processing center in Riau are now stranded in East Timor after their boat lost control in rough seas and was washed ashore.

Apartment project postponed

Apartment project postponed JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta mayoralty has ordered PT Sari Lembah Hijau, developer of the Park Royale apartment complex, to postpone its construction work until its dispute with local residents over pollution is resolved.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship The campaign launched by President Soeharto yesterday to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship in society has set loose a gush of refreshing air in the direction of the business sector in which, up to now, only rent seekers, opportunists and politically well connected persons seem...

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 12, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,250 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 3,425 25 31,500 Aneka Kimia...

Why no Bahasa Indonesia?

Why no Bahasa Indonesia? On July 4, 1995, I was flying with Japan Airlines Flight JL725 from Narita-Tokyo to Soekarno-Hatta in Jakarta, continuing to Denpasar, Bali. The inflight announcements during the flight were in Nihon-Go, English, then Chinese, but none of the announcements were in...

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.

35 honored for help to cooperatives

35 honored for help to cooperatives JAKARTA (JP): Marking Indonesia's 48th Cooperative Day yesterday, President Soeharto inaugurated a pioneering wholesale outlet for cooperatives and small businesses and launched a national entrepreneurship drive.

Japan Foundation gives aid to 30 teaching institutions

Japan Foundation gives aid to 30 teaching institutions JAKARTA (JP): The Japan Foundation donated educational aid to all 30 Japanese teaching institutions in Indonesia yesterday.A part of the 3,717,781 yen (Rp 96 million) was handed over to representatives of the 13 Jakarta-based Japan language...

'Independence leaders upheld free speech'

'Independence leaders upheld free speech' JAKARTA (JP): Though facing monumental armed and ideological challenges, in the early years of independence Indonesian leaders set great store by the values of freedom of expression and freedom of the press, an American historian said yesterday.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Chocky Challenge 3:05 Dance Program 3:30 TV Drama: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 Women's Program: profile 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News...

Squatters paid compensation

Squatters paid compensation JAKARTA (JP): The State Housing Company, Perum Perumnas, yesterday paid compensation to 166 families of squatters in Cengkareng in a new bid to end a conflict that has delayed its plan to build low-cost houses in the West Jakarta area.

Southeast Asia's office market bullish

Southeast Asia's office market bullish SINGAPORE (AFP): Prospects for Southeast Asia's office development market are bullish amid aggressive government campaigns to boost financial and business services sectors, an Asian property conference was told yesterday.

Japan debates its role in Indonesian independence

Japan debates its role in Indonesian independence JAKARTA (JP): While Japan played a role in paving the way for Indonesia's proclamation of independence in 1945, this in no way atones for the atrocities it committed during it's World War II occupation of Indonesia, a leading Japanese historian said...