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Siswono's daughter dies

Siswono's daughter dies JAKARTA (JP): The daughter of the Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo died in Jerusalem yesterday at 2 a.m., local time, after being treated for thalassemia.Emeralda, 11, left Jakarta with her mother, Mrs.

After a year, where have they all gone?

After a year, where have they all gone? On June 21, 1994, the government revoked the publishing licenses of Tempo, Editor and DeTik weeklies. A year has passed and a lot has happened. The following story, and four others on Page 3, recount the activities of the former employees of the three...

ASEAN ministers vow to curb pollution

ASEAN ministers vow to curb pollution KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Indonesia yesterday announced plans to open up fire-prone areas for redevelopment as ASEAN's environment ministers adopted a joint plan to curb cross-border pollution plaguing the region.

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 Culture Program 8:35 Children's Stories 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Music 10:45 Youth Program 11:15 Search for the World 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang ke...

Sharing out the 'Tempo' family fortune

Sharing out the 'Tempo' family fortune JAKARTA (JP): Tempo was noted, not only for the high standard of its journalism, but also for its high income. When the magazine was banned last year, its assets had reached about Rp 30 billion (US$13.51 million).

What's the modus operandi of holograms?

What's the modus operandi of holograms? JAKARTA (JP): Holography is a special photographic technique using two laser beams that are in interference with each other on a photographic plate of film (photographic emulsion).

China, Australia share archery pride

China, Australia share archery pride JAKARTA (JP): China and Australia maintained their formidable grip on victory to share the laurels in the national archery championships, after weathering challenges from Indonesian rivals.

Bandung, 'The Paris of Java', has lost its charm

Bandung, 'The Paris of Java', has lost its charmBy Mauro P. Rahardjo BANDUNG (JP): April is a very significant month in the history of Bandung. On April 24, 1955, the Afro-Asian Conference, which led to the establishment of the Non-Aligned Movement, announced its resolutions in Bandung.

Passenger liner 'KM Kambuna' showing signs of age

Passenger liner 'KM Kambuna' showing signs of ageBy K. Basrie ONBOARD K.M. KAMBUNA (JP): After only a decade in service the 13,700-GRT ton Kambuna, once the dream of many Indonesian sea travelers, has turned into an old fractured liner.

Judge Benjamin gives 'Tempo' ray of hope

Judge Benjamin gives 'Tempo' ray of hopeBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): Judge Benjamin Mangkoedilaga, whose verdict on the Tempo case became a landmark in the judiciary, has an advice for the weekly's diehard journalists: "Don't ever lose your hope.

'Tempo' employees take different paths

'Tempo' employees take different paths JAKARTA (JP): When Tempo was banned, the staff were given the choice of joining Gatra or staying with the non-existent magazine for an unpredictable future.Those who remained with the magazine, decided to set up a company to supply articles to some Jakarta...

Unique holographic images make their debut in Jakarta

Unique holographic images make their debut in JakartaBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Remember when the monthly National Geographic included a holographic image of an eagle on its March 1984 cover?Sure, a three-dimensional representation on a flat page is quite awesome.

Life goes on, amid bitterness for former 'Tempo' staff

Life goes on, amid bitterness for former 'Tempo' staff JAKARTA (JP): Losing your job can be painful, even when it happens to a whole company. But life must go on, and that's the attitude adopted by the former employees of Tempo, DeTik and Editor.

Indonesians haggle over everything

Indonesians haggle over everything JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians love to bargain.You don't believe it? Take my sister...One day she told me she was really ashamed of herself."What happened?" I asked."I wanted to buy some papaya, and I haggled and haggled and pressed the abang for a lower price.

Guess What? Ismail Saleh

Guess What? Ismail Saleh "I have held various positions in the government, including the head of the Investment Coordinating Board, but this is the first time my name has been 'sold'," said former minister of justice Ismail Saleh."But because it's for Joko, I had no objection.

Transindo's unique pilot perform many jobs

Transindo's unique pilot perform many jobs JAKARTA (JP): When the sultan from Malaysia crossed the red carpet to board the 12-seat airplane, pilot Captain Frederick C. Tumbelaka and the other crew members were a little more excited than usual about the hour flight from Kuala Lumpur to Bukittinggi...

Guess What? Ratih Sanggarwati

Guess What? Ratih Sanggarwati Elegantly, clad in white shirt, black pants and blazer, Indonesian supermodel Ratih Sanggarwati walked onto the stage, climbed up the steps draped with red cloth and sat on a chair at the top.

Farm lending simplified

Farm lending simplified JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah yesterday announced the simplification of procedures for farmers to obtain credit.Speaking to reporters at a press conference yesterday, Sjarifudin said the bureaucratic procedures for farmers to obtain loans would...

Violence, robbery cases increase

Violence, robbery cases increase JAKARTA (JP): Police in the greater Jakarta area recorded a significant increase in cases of violence and robberies last month, with vehicle theft and burglary still at the top of the list.

Stolen cars must be returned

Stolen cars must be returned JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Dibyo Widodo, widely known for his strict attitude on discipline, has ordered all crime investigation personnel to return immediately all stolen vehicles, that they are using, to their respective owners.

Local drivers stage down-hearted battle

Local drivers stage down-hearted battle JAKARTA (JP): Leading national drivers have opted to keep themselves away from a possible world-class battle during the Indonesia Rally championships in Medan, North Sumatra next month."I just want to do my best as far as I can.

Bali in the eyes of an Austrian

Bali in the eyes of an Austrian JAKARTA (JP): Bali and its beauty has inspired both local and foreign artists' works. And Austrian surrealist artist Helmut Kand is no exception.Admittedly an admirer of Bali's landscape and religious ceremonies, which he depicts a lot in his paintings, Kand is...

Itochu joins Perwaja Steel

Itochu joins Perwaja Steel KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Itochu Corp. of Japan has bought a five percent stake in Malaysia's state-owned Perwaja Steel, one of Southeast Asia's largest integrated steel producers, reports said yesterday.Perwaja corporate director K.H.

Bakrie raises $67m through bonds

Bakrie raises $67m through bonds JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie Investindo, a Bakrie Group company, secured US$67 million yesterday through the issuance of exchangeable bonds to a consortium of eight domestic and foreign investment institutions.

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.

The independence of Indonesia

The independence of Indonesia The English news service on TVRI Channel Two has been broadcasting a logo, showing the "50th Anniversary, the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia." This is evidently not correct.What happened on Aug.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 16, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Dharmala Insurance 1,500 0 0 Ades Alfindo 2,200 -250 2,500 Andayani Megah 3,075 -100 206,500 AHAP Insurance 3,275 -25...

Co-ops get Kanindo shares

Co-ops get Kanindo shares JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Federation of Indonesian Batik Cooperatives (GKBI) will get portions of the 25 million shares of the debt-ridden Kanindo group of textile companies.

Political will vital in preservation of city museums

Political will vital in preservation of city museums JAKARTA (JP): Head of the City Museum Office Dirman Surachmat expressed concern yesterday over what he described as the city administration's lack of attention to the preservation of museums in the capital.

Jaya Group joins trend in elite school project

Jaya Group joins trend in elite school projectBy Hyginus Hardoyo JAKARTA (JP): The Jaya Group, one of Indonesia's largest business entities, is joining the trend among large-scale business groups to develop elite schools to meet the steadily rising demand for quality education.

Most E. Timorese live in poverty

Most E. Timorese live in poverty DILI, East Timor: About 70 percent of the 892,000 East Timorese residents still live below the poverty line, a local official said yesterday."Those in absolute poverty live in isolated villages.

Two killed, one injured in offshore blast

Two killed, one injured in offshore blast JAKARTA (JP): An explosion on a natural gas processing platform in the Java Sea killed at least two people and injured one other, with one fisherman still missing, the city water police announced yesterday.

Population hard to control

Population hard to control KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The local government conceded yesterday that its efforts to check population growth has not brought about the expected results.Chief of the provincial population office Yoeswantoro said that the failure to control the population growth rate is...

Freeport Indonesia no longer alone

Freeport Indonesia no longer aloneBy Imanuddin TIMIKA, Irian Jaya (JP): For more than 25 years, PT Freeport Indonesia Company was virtually the only investor in Irian Jaya, managing a highly profitable copper and gold mining operation in the province's hinterland.

See it live

See it live The followings are sports competitions shown live on TV this weekend (all Western Indonesia Time):SaturdaySoccer Indonesian league: Pelita Jaya v PSDS Deli Serdang TVRI at 3.30 p.m.SundayBoxing WBO heavyweight championship: Riddick Bowe v Jorge Luis Gonzalez, ANTeve at 9.00 a.m.

East Java to honor Sukarno

East Java to honor Sukarno JAKARTA (JP): East Java authorities have taken charge of all the arrangements for the commemoration of the death of Indonesia's first president, Sukarno.The ceremony will be held in the city of Blitar where Sukarno is buried.

More banks for STNK applicants

More banks for STNK applicants JAKARTA (JP): PT Sakra Bima Mandala Persada has signed a cooperation agreement with seven local private banks to expand business networks in vehicle document processing.The agreement was signed at the Jakarta Hilton Hotel here yesterday by executives of the private...

Swindler gets 4 years

Swindler gets 4 years BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The district court sentenced a woman to four years imprisonment for swindling Rp 3 billion (US$1.3 million) mostly from local and West Java businessmen.Judge Dardiri said in the verdict that the convict, 45-year- old Dewi Untari, a resident of Bandar...

Church Services

Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.

Thorough assessment of state firms urged

Thorough assessment of state firms urged JAKARTA (JP): Comprehensive assessment of the overall performances of state-owned companies is prerequisite to entering the free market era, a senior government official said yesterday.

Bambang's stake in VDH

Bambang's stake in VDH SINGAPORE (AFP): A son of Indonesian President Soeharto has raised to more than 10 percent his stake in Singapore's publicly listed power and infrastructure company Van Der Horst (VDH).

Indonesian literature goes to Bulgaria

Indonesian literature goes to BulgariaBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Bulgaria is one continent away from Indonesia, but in terms of culture the distance has to some wonderful extent been bridged by a Bulgarian poet named Krassin Himmirsky.

Five firms awarded Pertamina contracts

Five firms awarded Pertamina contracts JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil company Pertamina awarded yesterday production sharing and technical assistance contracts worth US$171.17 million to four foreign firms and one local company.

RI-China small business promotion

RI-China small business promotion JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia-China Foundation for Economic, Social and Cultural Cooperation will discuss cooperation among the small and medium-scale businesses of the two countries in its annual meeting in Beijing from Aug. 2 to Aug. 7.

ABRI begins another round of reshuffles

ABRI begins another round of reshuffles JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) announced top personnel changes yesterday, affecting 85 officers in all the branches of service -- the Army, the Navy, the Air Force and the National Police.

Plagiarized paper?

Plagiarized paper? As an Indonesian living in an increasingly global world, I applaud my country's initiative in allowing international conferences to be staged here.One such conference, entitled Communications, Culture, and Development, sponsored by Asian Mass Media Communications Research and...

Freeport criticized despite its success

Freeport criticized despite its success TIMIKA, Irian Jaya (JP): PT Freeport Indonesia Company may be one of the biggest success stories of foreign investment in Indonesia, but it is not free of criticism.

Singapore aims to become Europe's gateway to Asia

Singapore aims to become Europe's gateway to Asia SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong urged Europe to step up investment in Asia, saying yesterday the strategically-located island nation could serve as a bridge between the two continents.

U.S. to asses labor conditions in Indonesia

U.S. to asses labor conditions in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): A new United States study of labor conditions in Indonesia which begins next week could lead to the suspension of the trade privileges granted to this country by Washington under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).

Ketut vows to cut back log of cases

Ketut vows to cut back log of cases JAKARTA (JP): The newly-installed Deputy Chief Justice of the State Administrative Court, TH Ketut Suraputra, asserted yesterday that one of his man goals in the job was to reduce the mounting backlog of appeals' cases in the Supreme Court.