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Discourse on nationalism on the wrong track

Discourse on nationalism on the wrong trackBy Santi WE Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Today's National Awakening Day is not the routine ritual that we have seen each year in the past. President Soeharto wants it to mark Indonesia's Second National Awakening.

Thailand seen more democratic since 1992 massacre

Thailand seen more democratic since 1992 massacre By Tony Austin BANGKOK (Reuter): Two years after soldiers gunned down demonstrators in the streets of Bangkok, diplomats say that democracy appears to be slowly taking root in Thailand, the scene of 17 successful or attempted military coups since...

Idul Adha prayer locations and preachers

Idul Adha prayer locations and preachersJAKARTA (jp): Tomorrow's Idul Adha prayer services begin at 7 a.m. The services will be conducted at the following locations:0 Istiqlal Grand Mosque. Preacher: A. Nazri Adlani (Rector of the North Sumatra Islamic Institute) 0 Cut Mutia Mosque, Jl.

TV Today: Friday, May 20

TV Today: Friday, May 20TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Cartoon: I'm Telling 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Film: Zero One Magazine 4:00 Student Quiz 4:30 TV Series: Ibn Taimiyah 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Cultural program 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country: East Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Viewers'...

Big power cataclysms eased Israel out of Gaza

Big power cataclysms eased Israel out of Gaza By Bradley Burston TEL AVIV (Reuter): For many Palestinians, the 27 years that passed before Israel pulled out of the Gaza Strip on Wednesday felt like forever.

JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX)

JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued gaining yesterday in concert with the upward trend on other Asian markets.The Composite Index, which gained more than five points to close earned another 5.53 points to end at 482.74 yesterday.

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Photo A: Show 14pt ML cap 3 cols Univ 8pt 55 JP/lem 6 pts. Universe Italics 55 I/c A PASSAGE TO INDIA: Models present A Passage to India, from the collection of Betty Barclay at a Lady Hilton Extravaganza fashion show at the Jakarta Hilton.

TV Today: Friday, May 20

TV Today: Friday, May 20TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Cartoon: I'm Telling 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Film: Zero One Magazine 4:00 Student Quiz 4:30 TV Series: Ibn Taimiyah 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Cultural program 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country: East Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Viewers'...

APEC welcomes business

APEC welcomes business By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Senior officials from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries endorsed private sector participation yesterday by recognizing the Asia Pacific Business Network (APB Net).

Mulialand makes big cut in plans for new share offering

Mulialand makes big cut in plans for new share offering JAKARTA (JP): PT Mulialand has significantly cut the number of new shares it intends to issue this year from an original plan of 147 million down to 25 million.

Indonesia ups pressure on RP to ban talks on E. Timor

Indonesia ups pressure on RP to ban talks on E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): The government and two youth organizations, in separate actions, put further pressure on the Philippine government yesterday to ban a controversial conference on East Timor in Manila later this month.

Students on trial

Students on trial Although the finishing sequels to the drama may yet have to be played, the curtain, for now, has fallen on one of the most bizarre shows ever seen on this country's judicial stage. Pandemonium broke loose at the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday as the chief judge read...

Swiss, RI firms set up pension fund

Swiss, RI firms set up pension fund JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Finance has licensed Winterthur Life Indonesia, a Swiss-Indonesian joint insurance company, to establish a pension fund in the country.The president of Winterthur Life Indonesia, Ruswan Arifin, told reporters here yesterday that the...

Agribusiness agency to help eliminate poverty

Agribusiness agency to help eliminate poverty JAKARTA (JP): A new body within the Ministry of Agriculture yesterday announced an ambitious plan to help eliminate poverty among farmers by promoting their competitive advantages.

Bank Bali's profits up

Bank Bali's profits up JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bali, a private commercial bank listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, yesterday reported a 7.1 percent increase in after-tax profits to Rp 61.6 billion (US$28.5 million) last year.

Ancient wrecks inspire hunt for sunken treasure

Ancient wrecks inspire hunt for sunken treasure By Valerie Lee KAMPONG BALIK BATU, Malaysia (Reuter): A stockbroker turned treasure hunter is convinced the Straits of Malacca off Malaysia is a murky graveyard for dozens of treasure-laden shipwrecks.

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14 pts ML l/c 4 cols 8 pts Univ. 55 l/c JP/arh AGAINST INDONESIA: The Chinese pairing of Ge Fei (right) and Gu Jun (left) celebrate after bringing their team to the Uber Cup final against Indonesia on Friday.

IPTN to manufacture 3 N-250 aircraft weekly

IPTN to manufacture 3 N-250 aircraft weekly JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said yesterday that the aircraft manufacturer PT IPTN will produce three N-250 planes a week and market 50 percent of the aircraft in the United States and Canada.

MRT project is still in the pipedream

MRT project is still in the pipedreamJP/3/MRTMRT project is still just a pipe dream JAKARTA (JP): The construction of the urban Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system is still just a dream as the government has not yet selected any private companies to carry out the massive project.

Constraints of development

Constraints of development It is only recently we knew that there are constraints to development program in the Eastern Indonesia. The investors should feel attracted to invest their capital in this area.

S.E Asia benefits from strong Malaysia, defense chief says

S.E Asia benefits from strong Malaysia, defense chief says JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian Defense Minister Dato' Sri Najib Tun Razak defended his country's recent massive purchase of weapons, saying that Southeast Asia benefits from a strong Malaysia.

Tourism growing by leaps and bounds

Tourism growing by leaps and bounds JAKARTA (JP): Tourism will likely replace textile products as Indonesia's biggest foreign exchange earner outside oil and gas by the end of the Sixth Five Year Development Plan (Repelita VI), a senior official says.

Yuliani vows better performance despite her success in Uber Cup

Yuliani vows better performance despite her success in Uber CupJP/10/YULI Yuliani vows better performance despite her success in Uber Cup ) 4 cols 2 lines JAKARTA (JP): It took years for this bridesmaid to stand eye- to-eye with her queen, but how long will it last?Yuliani Sentosa has long been...

JP/3/Cattle

JP/3/CattleCattle being driven toward Jakarta as holiday nears JAKARTA (JP): Many of the cattle to be slaughtered for sacrifices on the upcoming Idul Adha Islamic holiday are suffering from effects of the long trip to Jakarta, an official said yesterday.

20-year sentence demanded for

20-year sentence demanded for Basuki murder defendantsJP/3/BASUKI20-year sentence demanded for Basuki murder defendants JAKARTA (JP): Public prosecutors yesterday demanded that the South Jakarta district court sentence Wahyudi and Abdul Mukti to 20 years in prison each for their role in robbing and...

APEC wants economic gaps closed

APEC wants economic gaps closed By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): The second Senior Official Meeting (SOM) of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) began here yesterday with a call to narrow the economic gap between the developed and developing member nations.

Students jailed for defaming Soeharto

Students jailed for defaming Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): The gallery at the Central Jakarta District Court exploded in outrage yesterday when the 21 students in the Soeharto defamation trials where sentenced to six months each.

Where to go in Jakarta, May 19

Where to go in Jakarta, May 19Jangan 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.

Company wants revision of delisting rule

Company wants revision of delisting rule JAKARTA (JP): PT Pfizer Indonesia, a pharmaceutical company which has been delisted from the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), yesterday urged the authorities to revise the ruling on the delisting of shares from a capital market.

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A H. Widayat Museum The newly-opened H. Widayat Museum in Mungkid, Yogyakarta is a welcome addition to Indonesia's privately-built museums of modern art. B H. Widayat Museum One of the paintings by Widayat, Ratu Rimba (Queen of the Jungle), oil on canvas, 145 x 145 cm.

Police announce sharp drop in crime

Police announce sharp drop in crime JP/3/CRIMES Police announce sharp drop in crime JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto said the greater Jakarta area has shown a considerable decrease in the crime rate since the launching of the ongoing massive anti-crime operation.

TV Today: Thursday, May 19

TV Today: Thursday, May 19TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Tarzan 3:05 Music: Dendang Ria 3:30 TV Series: The Sword of Tipu Sultan 4:30 Sports: Beach Volleyball 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country: Central Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35...

Across the Archipelago

Across the ArchipelagoAnother labor activist dead BANDUNG: The Nusantara Legal Aid Foundation is currently investigating the mysterious death of 23-year-old labor activist Titi Sugiarti, whose body was found late last month at a waste pond of the textile company where she worked.

Furniture expo to open

Furniture expo to open JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Furniture and Handicraft Industries will hold the 7th Indonesian Furniture and Handicraft Exhibition at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center beginning tomorrow.The chairman of the exhibition's organizing committee, Bramantyo W.

Cultural transformation and educational reform

Cultural transformation and educational reformBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): It has been said that education is a culture- bound phenomenon. This expression is usually interpreted to mean that the practice of education varies from one culture to another.

Most of the country's poor are farmers: BPS

Most of the country's poor are farmers: BPSJAKARTA (JP): The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) said yesterday that 95 percent of the nation's poor are farmers."Our 1993 agricultural census discovered that the overwhelming majority of the heads of poor families work in the agricultural sector,...

ADB to provide $150 million in aid for road projects

ADB to provide $150 million in aid for road projects JAKARTA (JP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved US$150 million in financial aid to Indonesia for the development and construction of new roads in its eastern provinces this year, an official says.

Manpower ministry under spotlight for alleged scam

Manpower ministry under spotlight for alleged scam JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Manpower may be the next target in the government's drive for clean government, following allegations of a multimillion-dollar scam in the lucrative business of sending Indonesian workers overseas.

Indonesian golfers extend lead in Putra Cup tourney

Indonesian golfers extend lead in Putra Cup tourney TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Indonesia extended its lead at the Putra Cup team amateur golf championship yesterday to a commanding 11 strokes, while team captain Sukamdi was granted a present that makes this tournament one he will never forget.

APEC summit is make or break time for Indonesia

APEC summit is make or break time for Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum summit in Indonesia this November will give Indonesia a chance to put itself on the map, but it will require thorough preparation to be successful.

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JP/3/Caption/0 Photo A : Cattle 14 pts Metrolight cap. 4 cols. Universe 8 pts 55 I/c JP/jsk 6 pts. Universe Italics 55 I/c SACRIFICIAL GOATS: As the Idul Adha Islamic day of sacrifice approaches, livestock trade in Jakarta increases dramatically as does the number of traders.

Boat people cast ashore in Kalimantan

Boat people cast ashore in Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): Some 51 people believed to have come from Vietnam have been cast ashore at the Kumai port city, Kotawaringin Barat regency in Central Kalimantan after their boat ran out of fuel.

By Sudibyo M. Wiradji -10pts Metrolight l/c

By Sudibyo M. Wiradji -10pts Metrolight l/c MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): Two kilometers from the famous Borobudur Temple stands a newly established private fine arts museum representing works of modern artists.

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JP/6/6cap photo cap A: 10 pts ML, 4cols, credit 6 pts ReuterA 1986 "Self-Portrait" by American media-fetishist Andy Warhol hangs at the entrance to the new Warhol museum in Warhol's native Pittsburgh, far from the glamour he longed to be close to.

Govt told to ignore talks on East Timor in Manila

Govt told to ignore talks on East Timor in ManilaJAKARTA (JP): Three members of the House of Representatives (DPR) are urging the government not to raise a strong protest about a conference on East Timor in Manila later this month because it would only attract negative publicity.

Yoe Hok says

Yoe Hok says double within nation's grasp JAKARTA (JP): Former badminton great Tan Joe Hok, who was a key player on the Indonesian team that won the Thomas Cup for the first time way back in 1958, is confident that Indonesia will notch a memorable double this year by winning both the Thomas and...

PHRI pledges to welcome govt's plan on hotel service charges

PHRI pledges to welcome govt's plan on hotel service chargesJP/3/PHRI/0PHRI pledges to welcome govt's plan on hotel service charges JAKARTA (JP): The city's association of hotels and restaurants will accept any regulation launched by the city administration aimed at standardizing the distribution...

Government urged to raise official retirement age

Government urged to raise official retirement age JAKARTA (JP): The government should extend the official retirement age for civil servants and military officers, or risk losing productivity from experienced workers, a retired general says.Former chief of the National Police Gen.

JAKARTA (JP): Trading at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX)

JAKARTA (JP): Trading at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued to heat up yesterday with the broad-based Composite Index recording a five-point increase to close at 477.21.The Indonesian markets followed the lead of Wall Street and did not react much to Tuesday's 0.5-point rise in U.S.

Immigration set to deport Chinese prostitute

Immigration set to deport Chinese prostitute JAKARTA (JP): The authorities are currently investigating how a Chinese woman, who has been working as a prostitute in Indonesia, managed to obtain a forged Indonesian passport and has been traveling in and out of the country for the last three years...