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Tourism Office

Tourism Office holds contest JAKARTA (JP): The City Tourism Office, in cooperation with the Indonesian Professional Photographers Association, is holding a photo contest on tourist objects in the city and the surrounding areas of Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi.

No kickbacks no business for printing company

No kickbacks no business for printing company JAKARTA (JP): City councilors, in a scathing attack on city officials, said Tuesday many agencies under the city administration avoided giving orders to a city-owned printing firm because of poor prospects of getting kickbacks.

Aerograms

Aerograms Every time I write an aerogram--and that is several times a week--I ask myself, "Why can't we buy aerograms with proper gum that one can lick, seal and post?" When I first visited Indonesia for a holiday in 1970 and again in 1971, I found it a bit droll that one had to stick one's finger...

TV Today: Thursday, May 26

TV Today: Thursday, May 26TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Tarzan 3:05 Dance: Gelar Tari 3:30 TV Series: The Sword of Tipu Sultan 4:30 Children's Story: Putri Berkaki Kotor 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country: Irian Jaya 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35...

Disposing of waste

Disposing of waste Although it may not have been one of the more sensational events of the week, the inauguration on Monday of this country's first industrial waste treatment plant surely deserves some comment.

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JP;MDS; ANPAj..r.. Jakarta--Focus--1stCelebrities donate ponchosJP/3/Focus < set 12pts U75 1 col 2 linesCelebrities donate ponchos Over Rp 400,000 (US$141.5) was raised for charity early this week as seven celebrities sold autographed white ponchos bearing their distinctly unique brand of amateur...

'Military school' teaches students discipline

'Military school' teaches students discipline JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta military garrison is considering increasing the number of juvenile delinquents to be educated at its 'special school' and will double the school teaching period in the next few months.

Kimono show reveals elegant culture

Kimono show reveals elegant cultureBy Kunang Helmi Picard JAKARTA (JP): Like multi-colored, fluttering butterflies in their elegant kimonos, rows of beautiful women, both Indonesian and Japanese, greeted guests at the traditional Japanese kimono garment show on Sunday in the Bali Room, Hotel...

Asian human rights versus the West (2)

Asian human rights versus the West (2)______________________________________________________________ This is the second of two articles examining the different perception of human rights between the West and Asia.

Police still in the dark over death of ITB student

Police still in the dark over death of ITB student JAKARTA (JP): Entering their fifth day of investigation, police are still baffled by the murder of the 22-year old Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) student, Wida Rakhmawati, at her boarding house near campus.First Lt.

Relocation of batik factories creates more jobs: Official

Relocation of batik factories creates more jobs: Official JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta Mayor's office is denying newspaper reports that the relocation of batik factories from Setiabudi district, South Jakarta, to areas outside the city has created unemployment problems."That's not true.

Councilors disappointed over company's disparaging attitude

Councilors disappointed over company's disparaging attitude JAKARTA (JP): City councilors expressed disappointment over the representation of PT Jaya Property's management by a low ranking employee at a hearing on alleged negligence by the firm yesterday.

Boeing to extend cooperation with IPTN

Boeing to extend cooperation with IPTN JAKARTA (JP): Boeing Co. of the United States, the world's largest aircraft manufacturer, will extend cooperation with state-owned aircraft manufacturer PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) to produce components, an executive says.

Idul Adha means special day of offerings for luck in Demak

Idul Adha means special day of offerings for luck in Demak DEMAK, CENTRAL JAVA (JP): Hundreds of thousands of people from all over Java and as far away as Madura and Lampung flocked the streets of Demak, a city on the northern coast of Central Java throughout the weekend, to participate in the...

Tebet fire victims still oppose apartment plan

Tebet fire victims still oppose apartment plan JAKARTA (JP): West Tebet fire victims have continued to rebuild on their premises, turning deaf ears to the municipality's plan to build low-cost apartments for them.

Police looking for taxi robber

Police looking for taxi robber JAKARTA (JP): Police are searching for a man who reportedly beat a taxi driver and ran away with his vehicle, Rp 75,000 (US$34.88) in cash and several documents."We have yet to identify him, but there are strong indications that the suspect still has the stolen...

Taman Ismail Marzuki hosts Indonesian-European Puppet Week

Taman Ismail Marzuki hosts Indonesian-European Puppet Week JAKARTA (JP): They're everywhere in the world, and have been ever since man's fantasies, imagination and, of course, dexterity led to their creation.

Asia not in arms race, Mahathir says

Asia not in arms race, Mahathir says KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Asian countries have increased weapons purchases but there is no arms race in the region, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad told an international conference yesterday.

Across the Archipelago

Across the ArchipelagoCrash survivor moving to Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Nur Intan Fitriani, the only survivor of last month's plane crash in West Kalimantan, will be flown to Jakarta on Tuesday to undergo surgery at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, the Ministry of Forestry said.

Indonesia still unhappy over East Timor conference

Indonesia still unhappy over East Timor conference MANILA (Agencies): An Indonesian minister abruptly canceled a meeting with Philippine President Fidel Ramos yesterday as a row between the neighbors over East Timor apparently continued despite conciliatory moves by Manila.

Intellectual organizations need regulations

Intellectual organizations need regulations JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives yesterday urged the government to regulate the activities of intellectual associations amidst signs that their presence is affecting the political climate in the country.

PD Pasar Jaya fails to maintain traditional markets

PD Pasar Jaya fails to maintain traditional markets JAKARTA (JP): The city market authority has failed in its quest to modernize the traditional markets with the failure to introduce hygiene standards, one of the authorities most important jobs according to a consumer advocate.Zoemrotin K.

Waste imports

Waste imports and common sense The problem of waste imports to Indonesia from foreign countries has received a great deal of attention among certain circles. There are at least 58 containers in Tanjung Priok containing toxic waste which originated in Rotterdam.

Crowds from many parts of Java, Madura and Lampung spent Friday

Crowds from many parts of Java, Madura and Lampung spent Friday night in Demak, Central Java (above), after fighting for rice offerings carried by court officials (right) in honor of the nine wali or sunan who introduced Islam to Java.

No excuse for

No excuse for malpractice Hospitals and doctors guilty of malpractice must be answerable to their patients, head of the Indonesian Police Force Physicians and Health Board, Brig. Gen. Hendro Satmoko, said here yesterday.

Indonesia makes a leap in green campaign

Indonesia makes a leap in green campaign JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia made a major leap in its environmental campaign yesterday with the inauguration of its first industrial waste treatment plant, hoped to give the nation an edge at the dawn of the era of eco-labeling.

Badminton hooligans are probably recruits, said a shrink

Badminton hooligans are probably recruits, said a shrink JAKARTA (JP): A psychologist suspects that most of the rowdy, bottle-throwing Indonesian supporters at the Thomas Cup final on Saturday were recruited to be there.

JP/2/Titi

JP/2/Titi Pressure mounts to probe death of labor activist BANDUNG (JP): The Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) and the Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI) yesterday separately urged the government to continue the investigation into the mysterious death of a labor activist in Sumedang, West Java.

Talented teen meteor Mia hopes for bigger thing to come

Talented teen meteor Mia hopes for bigger thing to come JAKARTA (JP): For the next two or three years, world champion Susi Susanti may be looking over her shoulder at the threat posed to her mantle by the very junior -- and very talented -- Mia Audina.

TV Today: Tuesday, May 24, 1994

TV Today: Tuesday, May 24, 1994 TVRI 2:40 p.m. TV Series: Full House 3:05 Dilentasia 3:30 Cartoon: Super Friends 4:30 Science Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: South Sulawesi 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Economic News 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Horizon 8:05...

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A JP/alx A female attendant stands beside an air jet loom produced by PT Texmaco Perkasa Engineering on display at the 1994 research and technology exhibition at the Jakarta Fair in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta. The company has exported the looms to Africa, Europe and America.

Major Buddhist sect plans to open seminaries

Major Buddhist sect plans to open seminaries JAKARTA (JP): One of Indonesia's main Buddhist sects is planning to open up seminaries in various parts of the country.The Niciren Sosyu announced yesterday that these seminaries, to be called Buddhist centers, will allow its 1.

Remember its just a game

Remember its just a game Hariyanto Arbi, Susi Susanti and company have undoubtedly done the nation proud. They completed a rare double for Indonesia by winning the Thomas and Uber Cups -- badminton's most prestigious team competitions -- over the weekend, much to the delight of the people in this...

RI firms too dependent on foreign managers

RI firms too dependent on foreign managers JAKARTA (JP): The educational system, which has failed to produce citizens with strong managerial skills, is to blame for the reliance of Indonesian firms on foreign expertise, a prominent executive believes.

JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to rally on the Jakarta

JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to rally on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with most issues gaining ground in moderate trading.The broad-based Composite Index closed 10.37 points higher at 498.36 from 487.99 on Friday, while the narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index rose to 117.98 from 115.

Modern Photo to expand operation

Modern Photo to expand operation JAKARTA (JP): PT Modern Photo Film Company, a photographic equipment manufacturer listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, will cooperate with Pioneer of Japan to produce car radios for export.

New Zealand's Bolger defends line on East Timor

New Zealand's Bolger defends line on East Timor WELLINGTON (Reuter): New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger yesterday denied dodging human rights issues in talks with Indonesia's President Soeharto and said he had clearly voiced his concerns about the situation in East Timor.

Integrated information system installed at Ministry of Finance

Integrated information system installed at Ministry of Finance JAKARTA (JP): Deutsche Gesellshaft fur Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) of Germany is developing an integrated information system that will link all monetary authorities throughout the country with the Ministry of Finance.

Anti-smoking lobby turns up the heat

Anti-smoking lobby turns up the heat JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian anti-smoking lobby, encouraged by the rapid drop in the number of smokers in the country, is demanding that the government issue regulations against smoking in public places.

Tansil to mark Waisak Day behind prison bars

Tansil to mark Waisak Day behind prison bars JAKARTA (JP): Eddy Tansil, the main suspect in Rp 1.3 trillion (US$620 million) Bapindo scandal, will celebrate Waisak, Buddha's day of enlightenment which falls tomorrow, in prison.

MRT still lightyears away...

MRT still lightyears away... JAKARTA (JP): Investors interested in the planned urban Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system will be invited to apply for the project next year, a city administration official says.

Integrated information system installed at Ministry of Finance

Integrated information system installed at Ministry of Finance JAKARTA (JP): Deutsche Gesellshaft fur Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) of Germany is developing an integrated information system that will link all monetary authorities throughout the country with the Ministry of Finance.

Indonesian NGOs get grants for environmental projects

Indonesian NGOs get grants for environmental projects JAKARTA (JP): Six community-based non-governmental organizations in Indonesia have received $200,000 in grants to help further their promotion of public participation in preserving the environment.

Green groups say Asian golf boom causing gloom

Green groups say Asian golf boom causing gloom By P. Parameswaran KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Green groups recently launched a "No Golf Year" as they intensified a campaign against Asia's golf course boom which they say is disrupting water supplies, taking up valuable farmland and causing health problems.

Collection of property tax on plant machinery postponed

Collection of property tax on plant machinery postponed JAKARTA (JP): The collection of property tax on plant machinery, originally slated to begin during the current (1994-1995) fiscal year, has been postponed, Tax Director General Fuad Bawazier announced yesterday.

By Richard Pedler

By Richard Pedler JAKARTA (JP): Morocco were the destroyers of a nation's American dream when they controversially beat Zambia in the deciding match of the final group, thus ending the resurrection of a team decimated by tragedy yet still a whisker away from reaching the USA.

Indonesia prefers quiet diplomacy on Pyongyang

Indonesia prefers quiet diplomacy on Pyongyang JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia resisted South Korea's lobby to take a harder line against Pyongyang yesterday on the issue of nuclear proliferation in the Korean peninsula, but promised to do all it can to help resolve the dispute.

Where to go in Jakarta, May 24

Where to go in Jakarta, May 24Jangan hapus: JAMZ, Dai-ichi HotelMusico 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.

5,000 Japanese tourists to visit RI

5,000 Japanese tourists to visit RI JAKARTA (JP): The Nagoya-based World Connection Corp. Ltd. will arrange the visits of some 5,000 Japanese tourists to Bali and Yogyakarta between September and December this year in cooperation with an Indonesian company.

Meshindo to enter Australia

Meshindo to enter Australia JAKARTA (JP): PT Meshindo Alloy Wheel Corp., a Surabaya-based producer of automotive rims, yesterday appointed Bob Jane T-Marts of Australia as its sole agent for marketing distribution in Australia.