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Mayor sticks to demolition plan in Kebon Kacang

Mayor sticks to demolition plan in Kebon Kacang JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Mayor Abdul Kahfi seems determined to brush aside pleas to stop his plan to demolish 18 buildings in Kebon Kacang subdistrict.

French food festival here

French food festival here JAKARTA (JP): People looking for authentic French cuisine, wine and hospitality are able go to five hotels managed by Accor Asia Pacific in the city during a six-week festival held until July 14.

Group wins main package of dam project

Group wins main package of dam project KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A multinational group has clinched the 15- billion-ringgit (US$6-billion) contract for the main package of the giant Bakun dam project in Malaysia's eastern state of Sarawak, a news report said Saturday.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, nightly except Sundays, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday,...

Try to open Veda reading contest

Try to open Veda reading contest PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Vice President Try Soetrisno is scheduled to open the 6th national Veda reading contest on June 26 here.The Veda is the holy book for Hindus.

RI coffee in Bremen

RI coffee in Bremen BREMEN, Germany (Reuter): Physical coffee prices in the Bremen market were quietly steady or US$1-2 down last week per 50 kg FOB, with Indonesian robusta sales the only outstanding feature, traders said Saturday.Futures staged a recovery today amid light roaster fixing.

Germany urged to protect Vietnamese

Germany urged to protect Vietnamese HANOI (Reuter): Vietnam urged Germany to protect its citizens following the death of a Vietnamese man, believed to be the latest in a wave of gangland slayings."We have requested the German side to seek for the murderers diligently and to have active measures to...

Four Ecstasy dealers detained

Four Ecstasy dealers detained DENPASAR, Bali: Four people are still being detained by police for separately attempting to smuggle in more than 45,000 Ecstasy pills worth over Rp 4.5 billion (US$2 million) into the tourist haven recently.

RI jumpers eye 4-way rotation

RI jumpers eye 4-way rotation JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian skydivers are hoping do well in the four-way rotation event at the upcoming Sixth World Canopy Formation Championships at Lido Lake Resort in Bogor, West Java.

Argo Bromo

Argo BromoFrom KompasA theft has taken place on the newly-introduced super express train Argo Bromo. On May 23, my husband traveled from Surabaya to Jakarta on this train. He had a number of Rp 50,000 banknotes stowed in one of the pouches of his traveling bag.

Kenzo prints nature on variety of easy-to-wear clothes

Kenzo prints nature on variety of easy-to-wear clothesBy Parvathi Nayar Narayan JAKARTA (JP): Amidst lush tropical foliage, to the beat of a foot-tapping French song from the soundtrack of French Kiss, a pert young thing in an even more pert, ultra-short silk dress beckons to three waiting hunks.

Tengku Razaleigh returns to the UMNO fold

Tengku Razaleigh returns to the UMNO fold T.N. Harper ruminates on the implications for Malaysia's politics of the return of Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah to the UMNO fold. "This is real, not acting", a leading player assured reporters. In recent weeks, Malaysia witnessed some absorbing political theater.

Parents' attitude causes stress among young children

Parents' attitude causes stress among young children JAKARTA (JP): "What's your name?""Annisa Maria Ulfa.""How old are you?""Six.""What kindergarten are you from?""Lestari."This question-and-answer session took place between a student and a teacher during an elementary school admission test at a...

Understanding womens's problems in depth

Understanding womens's problems in depth Kajian Wanita Dalam Pembangunan (Studies on Women in Development) Edited by T.O. Ihromi Yayasan Obor Indonesia 549 pages Rp 19,500 JAKARTA (JP): There are not many books which address issues concerning women written by Indonesians.

Surviving the watery graveyard of the Rotinese

Surviving the watery graveyard of the RotineseBy Helen Tainsh ROTI, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): I watched the swirling gray green watery grave from the stern of our small fishing boat and wondered how long it would take to drown.

Susi Susanti becomes world number one again

Susi Susanti becomes world number one again JAKARTA (JP): Susi Susanti is back in her world number one spot after beating Ye Zhaoying of China, now ranked world number two, 4-11, 11-5, 11-5 in the Uber Cup final in Hong Kong last month.

A novel solution for aging skin

A novel solution for aging skin JAKARTA (JP): A young and healthy look is the main standard of beauty. Many health and beauty products promote ways to maintain shape and look. One of the biggest concerns for many people, especially women, is wrinkled and sagging skin.

Robber

RobberBy Harris Effendi Tahar As soon as the monthly Aug. 17th ceremony was over, I rushed to the canteen behind the office. Apparently Hamsad had been waiting for me. He was not wearing the Korpri's batik uniform, a sign that he didn't attend the ceremony."Sit here.

ASEM: A foundation for Asia-Europe ties

ASEM: A foundation for Asia-Europe ties Yeo Lay Hwee suggests an action agenda for the new Asia-Europe Foundation in promoting relations between the two regions. Europe and Asia's "rediscovery" of each other is driven by the necessity of economics.

English soccer loses its dazzle

English soccer loses its dazzleBy Arif Suryobuwono JAKARTA (JP): Whatever predatory England has always been when playing on home soil, its chance of winning the European Soccer Championship final on June 30 seems as dim as the future of its scandal-happy monarchy.

How to cut down on your international phone bills

How to cut down on your international phone billsBy L.E. Nugroho BANDUNG (JP): All companies doing business in Indonesia come to the realization that international telephone calls cost bundles. Using foreign telephone companies and the Internet will cut the cost of communicating.

Putting the younger generation at ease

Putting the younger generation at ease JAKARTA (JP): "I don't believe this!" roared my youngest son, darting into my study with the morning paper. He had been reading the news about Indonesian aircraft being traded for Thai glutinous rice.

Traditional kris plays crucial role in Balinese society

Traditional kris plays crucial role in Balinese societyBy Garret Kam DENPASAR (JP): From ancient to contemporary times, the kris has played an important role in all aspects of Balinese society. More than just a weapon, these daggers have adapted to changing cultural, religious and political needs...

Quiet birthday for Soeharto in Surakarta

Quiet birthday for Soeharto in Surakarta JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto marked his 75th birthday with his children, grandchildren and close relatives at his private residence in Surakarta, Central Java, yesterday.

Guess What?

Guess What? A feeling of pride should accompany being chosen one of the country's top 10 role models. That means beating out a 180 million or so others.But the public relations manager of Bali's Nusa Dua Beach Hotel, Intan Petersen, simply cried the night she was crowned one of Indonesia's Ten...

Cultural awareness plays role in business

Cultural awareness plays role in businessBy G.B. Whitfield JAKARTA (JP): It is generally agreed that it takes more for a company to be successful overseas than a quality product and high manufacturing standards. There is a human factor that must be considered.

Megawati's supporters plan rally

Megawati's supporters plan rally JAKARTA (JP): Supporters of Megawati Soekarnoputri plan to stage a rally of some 200,000 people in Jakarta this month to show their support to the embattled chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party, an aide said yesterday.

Bali's Ubud gets its third fine art museum

Bali's Ubud gets its third fine art museumBy Amir Sidharta UBUD, Bali (JP): Another museum of fine art opened here yesterday. After six years of preparations, the Agung Rai Museum of Art is now open to public. Prior to its opening, Bali had six museums.

Big hotels offer exclusivity through health clubs

Big hotels offer exclusivity through health clubsBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Relaxing while exercising is the thing for harassed Jakartans in the rat-race of modern civilization.The hotel industry has filled a need; many hotels have hi-tech fitness/health facilities.

Educational experts disagree on school admission tests

Educational experts disagree on school admission testsBy Fitriyanti Djoni JAKARTA (JP): Private schools have become more selective, commonly applying tests, in accepting new pupils to fill their limited seats.

Hygiene at food stalls questioned

Hygiene at food stalls questionedBy T. Sima Gunawan ISTANBUL, Turkey (JP): They may be mouthwatering, but food sold by sidewalk vendors and the foodstuffs at marketplaces in big cities like Jakarta may not be hygienic and, therefore, hazardous to your health, United Nations health experts said.

The demise of the informal sector in Southeast Asia

The demise of the informal sector in Southeast AsiaBy Hans-Dieter Evers The importance of the informal sector in Southeast Asian countries should not be overlooked. Hawkers along the sidewalks of busy avenues, shoeshine boys, garbage collectors and door-to-door saleswomen of traditional medicine...

How to make confrontation a matter of cooperation

How to make confrontation a matter of cooperationBy D. Chandramouli JAKARTA (JP): "An argument is an exchange of decibels and a contest is an exchange of stupidity." This is an oft-repeated phrase of my late father's about people who argue simply for the sake of argument.

Crossword puzzle

Crossword puzzle My holiday in "The land of the Gods" has been wonderful. During the past three weeks I have learned a great deal about Indonesia, its people and culture.I have also enjoyed reading your newspaper, which is informative and of a high standard.

National IQ levels drops as clever women spurn motherhood

National IQ levels drops as clever women spurn motherhoodBy L.E. Nugroho BANDUNG (JP): There are two population trends worth discussing. One is that of smarter children coming from better- educated families and the other is of women graduates remaining unmarried or having fewer children when they...

Patients' pain disappears in renovated hydrotherapy pool

Patients' pain disappears in renovated hydrotherapy poolBy Deborah Cameron JAKARTA (JP): The hydrotherapy pool at Fatmawati Hospital in South Jakarta is a gleaming example of modern medical treatment methods.

The thrill of driving in Jakarta ...

The thrill of driving in Jakarta ...By Myra Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): My friend Dolly, who came to live in Jakarta a few months ago, proudly showed me her new Indonesian driver's license."I have driven only once, only making left turns, I haven't tried the right turns yet.

Crossword puzzle

Crossword puzzle I am happy to see you now publish a crossword puzzle which is not dull and boring. I enjoy your puzzle on movies and entertainment.It would be nice to see some prizes for readers.I would also like to see more travel features relating to overseas destinations rather than just within...

Tracing the roots of the capital's flooding problem

Tracing the roots of the capital's flooding problemBy Bambang Budi Utomo JAKARTA (JP): A lot has changed since Jakarta was founded 469 years ago on June 22, 1527. Its population has grown rapidly. According to one of the earliest records available, Jakarta had a population of 27,068 in 1673.

Asrul Sani: A man of letters for all media

Asrul Sani: A man of letters for all mediaBy Jane Freebury JAKARTA (JP): Eminent Indonesian intellectual Asrul Sani is a poet, short story writer, theater educator, film and stage director, and film and television scriptwriter. He is a man of letters who works in the mass media.

Regent to open new hotel

Regent to open new hotel JAKARTA (JP): Four Seasons Regent, an international hotel operator, will open a new hotel in Sayan, Bali, in the second quarter of next year.The company said yesterday that the 46-room property -- which will be its third hotel in Indonesia -- will provide a hillside retreat...

YLKI urges House to reject nuclear bill

YLKI urges House to reject nuclear bill JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) urged the House Representatives yesterday to reject the bill on nuclear energy and the government's plan to build nuclear plants.

Suryamas pays dividends

Suryamas pays dividends JAKARTA (JP): Suryamas Dutamakmur, a property company listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, will contribute around 20 percent of its 1995 profits as dividends.The company announced yesterday that the dividends to be paid to its shareholders will be Rp 13, or around 0.6 U.S.

Many nations fail to join the global economy

Many nations fail to join the global economy JAKARTA (JP): Key developing countries have led global economic integration over the past five years, but many other developing nations have failed to open up to the world economy, according to the latest issue of the World Bank's Global Economic...

Famous toy store chain opens outlet in Tangerang

Famous toy store chain opens outlet in Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): The first 'Toys'R'Us' outlet from the world- renowned toy store franchise was recently opened at the Lippo Supermal Karawaci in Tangerang, about 30 kilometers west of Jakarta.

Try opens Yogyakarta festival

Try opens Yogyakarta festival YOGYAKARTA (JP): Indonesians should do everything possible to safeguard their widely diverse culture in order to preserve the country's strong national pride, Vice President Try Sutrisno said yesterday.

UK could lose G-7 status

UK could lose G-7 status LONDON (Reuter): Britain could lose its status as one of the world's seven largest economies in the next 20 years as fast- growing economies move up the world rankings, according to a UK Treasury report cited by the Financial Times.

PTP Agrintara may not refuse audit: Official

PTP Agrintara may not refuse audit: Official JAKARTA (JP): A former director general of state-owned enterprises yesterday confirmed that PTP Agrintara may not refuse to be audited by the Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP), even though it is not a state firm.

CP Prima to acquire in Bratasena

CP Prima to acquire in Bratasena JAKARTA (JP): PT Central Proteinaprima (CP Prima), a publicly- listed producer of day-old chicks and shrimp feed, is to acquire a 48-percent stake in PT Centralpertiwi Bratasena for Rp 74.9 billion (US$31.8 million).

Church Services

Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.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.