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Sun, 14 May 1995

Guess What? Hana Hoed

Guess What? Hana Hoed "I feel so nervous. It's just like waiting for a new baby to be born," said Hana Hoed.The new-awaited baby is a five-star hotel The Regent Jakarta, which is expected to start operation next month, added Hana, the hotel's public relations and media coordinator.

Sun, 14 May 1995

Ledok Code, portrait of an ever-changing kampong

Ledok Code, portrait of an ever-changing kampongText and photos by R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): The sun has just dipped below the horizon and the Gondolayu bridge in Yogyakarta is still filled with traffic.

Sun, 14 May 1995

Indonesia has new spectacular flower garden

Indonesia has new spectacular flower gardenBy Rita A. Widiadana CIPANAS, Bogor, West Java (JP): "Look at Dolly Parton and John F. Kennedy down there in the rose garden. They are so marvelous!" yelled a visitor.

Sun, 14 May 1995

Comprehensive outlook of Balinese art on display

Comprehensive outlook of Balinese art on displayBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Continuity and Change are themes often used in the discussion of Indonesian art. As early as 1967, Claire Holt wrote about Indonesian art in the context of continuity and change.

Sun, 14 May 1995

IOC recognizes bridge as official Olympic sport

IOC recognizes bridge as official Olympic sport JAKARTA (JP): The International Olympics Committee has formally recognized bridge as a sport in its meeting in Bukarest, Rumania, on May 5. The board game, which also has its own Olympics, can now be contested at the Olympic Games.

Sun, 14 May 1995

YLKI needs to promote activities among the public

YLKI needs to promote activities among the public JAKARTA (JP): What do people know of the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI)? What are their expectations of the foundation?The following is excerpts of interviews with four people, including a director of a state-owned company.

Sun, 14 May 1995

Indonesian boys qualify for World Cup tennis

Indonesian boys qualify for World Cup tennis JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian boys tennis team yesterday secured a place at the World Youth Cup finals in Essen, Germany, next September.The girls clinched their spot early on Friday.

Sun, 14 May 1995

In celebration of Jakarta's blossoming of bicycles

In celebration of Jakarta's blossoming of bicyclesBy Tim McHargue JAKARTA (JP): Early one Sunday morning I witnessed a seemingly endless parade of bicyclists pedaling down Metro Pondok Indah in South Jakarta.

Sun, 14 May 1995

Zumrotin: Outspoken consumer activist

Zumrotin: Outspoken consumer activistBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): Fear of becoming infected with HIV, the virus which causes AIDS, prompted Zumrotin K. Susilo, chairwoman of the Indonesian Consumers' Organization (YLKI), to stop undergoing facial treatments.

Sun, 14 May 1995

Handicrafts and cargo cults on Bali island

Handicrafts and cargo cults on Bali islandBy Degung Santikarma UBUD, Bali (JP): Bali has carefully cultivated an image as an island of shimmering rice paddy views. But travelers on the road between Ubud and Tegalalang will find the journey tightly hemmed by a never-ending strip of shops, all...

Sun, 14 May 1995

Struggle between movement and genre in RI films

Struggle between movement and genre in RI filmsBy M.M.S. Marthawienata JAKARTA (JP): People often wonder why Indonesian films are rarely down to earth and rarely reflect the realities of our society. Indonesia's film history shows that the prominent figures supporting movement have sunken into the...

Sun, 14 May 1995

Breathing gurus start teaching

Breathing gurus start teaching JAKARTA (JP): Two Shanghai-based breathing exercise experts yesterday began a three day program to teach around 400 Indonesian tai chi trainers how to do the exercises properly.

Sun, 14 May 1995

Guess What? Ira Maya Sopha

Guess What? Ira Maya Sopha Can a fair and charming Cinderella become an effective public relations officer?Yes. Former child star Ira Maya Sopha, known for her role as Cinderella in Shangrila's operetta in the l970s, has been Public Relations Manager of the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center since...

Sat, 13 May 1995

RI to host Asia shooting tourney

RI to host Asia shooting tourney JAKARTA (JP): Twenty countries have confirmed their participation in the 8th Asian Shooting Championships to be held here and in Bogor in October."We have invited all the 38 member countries of the Asian Shooting Confederation.

Sat, 13 May 1995

Probo approaches Dayak Besar deal with caution

Probo approaches Dayak Besar deal with caution JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Probosutedjo, a half brother of President Soeharto, expressed caution yesterday about his plan to take over the debt-ridden Dayak Besar Group, a group of timber companies.

Sat, 13 May 1995

President Nelson Mandela marks first year in office

President Nelson Mandela marks first year in officeBy Brendan Boyle CAPE TOWN (Reuter): As President Nelson Mandela marked a year as South Africa's first black head of state on Wednesday, political analysts were already pondering whether it was time he moved on.

Sat, 13 May 1995

Artists issue statement of concern

Artists issue statement of concern JAKARTA (JP): A group of Indonesian artists and intellectuals expressed concern yesterday at the political control of artistic expression and other aspects of life.They read out their statement during a press briefing at a canteen in the Taman Ismail Marzuki art...

Sat, 13 May 1995

Taxi firm's bonus shares

Taxi firm's bonus shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Steady Safe, a publicly listed transportation company, announced yesterday that its shareholders had approved a plan on the split of its stocks and the distribution of bonus shares worth Rp 29.5 billion (US$ 13.2 million).

Sat, 13 May 1995

Police close down savings chain scheme

Police close down savings chain scheme JAKARTA (JP): The city police have closed down the operation of the controversial Danasonic arisan savings chain scheme run by Jakarta-based PT Saptamitra Ekakarya in response to growing concern from the public.City Police Chief Maj. Gen.

Sat, 13 May 1995

Nico beats Jodsingh to claim OPBF crown

Nico beats Jodsingh to claim OPBF crown JAKARTA (JP): Sweat, blood and bruises were not too much to pay for former mini-flyweight world champion Nico Thomas, who struggled to salvage his pride -- and his family life -- on Thursday night.

Sat, 13 May 1995

Moslem students protest over Irian Jaya land row

Moslem students protest over Irian Jaya land row JAKARTA (JP): Fifty Moslem students marched to the Supreme Court building yesterday, demanding the resignation of Chief Justice Soerjono over his controversial move in a land dispute in Irian Jaya.

Sat, 13 May 1995

Govt bans Pramoedya's book

Govt bans Pramoedya's book JAKARTA (JP): The government has banned Pramoedya Ananta Toer's book Nyanyi Sunyi Seorang Bisu (Silent Song of a Mute), almost two months after it went on sale, citing that its content could create public unrest.

Sat, 13 May 1995

N. Jakarta police have best record

N. Jakarta police have best record JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta police precinct has the best crime fighting record amongst the capital's five police precincts.Chief of the North Jakarta police precinct, Lt. Col.

Sat, 13 May 1995

Land row not to delay renovation

Land row not to delay renovation JAKARTA (JP): The City Council's Chairman of Commission E, which oversees public welfare, said on Thursday a developer should continue renovating state junior high school SMP 43 despite a land dispute.

Sat, 13 May 1995

West Sumatra exports chefs to Malaysia

West Sumatra exports chefs to Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): West Sumatra has found a potentially lucrative export commodity which, until now, has remained largely untapped: chefs of the spicy Padang cuisine.Seven chefs left for Malaysia this week to work at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Johor Baru, after a...

Sat, 13 May 1995

University staff seek solution

University staff seek solution JAKARTA (JP): After almost two years of conflict, displeased staff members at Satya Wacana Christian University in Salatiga, Central Java, have turned to the church to seek solace.Th.

Sat, 13 May 1995

PDI accuses East Java govt of meddling

PDI accuses East Java govt of meddling JAKARTA (JP): The minority Indonesian Democratic Party plans to file a formal complaint with the Minister of Home Affairs to protest the East Java governor's meddling in its internal affairs.

Sat, 13 May 1995

Asian press urged to compete

Asian press urged to compete SEOUL (Reuter): Asia's rapid economic development requires the region's news agencies to hone standards of journalism to improve the reporting of its own affairs, South Korea's information minister said yesterday.

Sat, 13 May 1995

No stock table

No stock tableNotice: Due to technical problems at the Jakarta Stock Exchange last night, today's table of share prices is not available. -- Editor

Sat, 13 May 1995

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, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Sat, 13 May 1995

First pilgrims return from haj Monday evening

First pilgrims return from haj Monday evening JAKARTA (JP): The first flight bringing Indonesian haj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will arrive in Jakarta on Monday.The flight, which will include Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher, is scheduled to arrive at the Halim Perdanakusuma airport at...

Sat, 13 May 1995

Buddhist spiritual leader calls for introspection

Buddhist spiritual leader calls for introspection JAKARTA (JP): A Buddhist spiritual leader is calling on Buddhists all over Indonesia to observe Buddha's Day of Enlightenment on Monday with introspection.

Sat, 13 May 1995

Siska-Sudomo rift settled out of court

Siska-Sudomo rift settled out of court JAKARTA (JP): Fransiska Diah Widhowaty yesterday revoked a lawsuit against her former husband, Sudomo, chief of the Supreme Advisory Council, after both sides reached an agreement.

Sat, 13 May 1995

Construction booms in KL

Construction booms in KL KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's construction industry, crucial to the nation's dream of becoming a developed state in 25 years, is set to be the biggest local revenue earner this year, a government agency said yesterday.

Sat, 13 May 1995

Artist displays fused glass sculptures

Artist displays fused glass sculptures JAKARTA (JP): Butterflies and bamboo-like bowls come together in an exhibition of multi-colored glass pieces by Dutch artist Frank van den Ham.A number of the contemporary works are combined with traditionally made Sumba cloth in designs commissioned by van...

Sat, 13 May 1995

Soeharto meets Widjojo

Soeharto meets Widjojo Businessmen are now asking whether or not the government will issue a new economic policy following a rare meeting between President Soeharto and his senior advisor Dr. Widjojo Nitisastro recently.We do not know the answer.

Sat, 13 May 1995

Bowling champ to arrive here

Bowling champ to arrive here JAKARTA (JP): Last year's world champion Tore Torgersen of Sweden will be among world bowlers taking part in the 11th Indocement Cup bowling championships in the Ancol bowling center, North Jakarta, from May 24 to June 3.

Sat, 13 May 1995

Indonesian girls qualify for World Cup tennis

Indonesian girls qualify for World Cup tennis JAKARTA (JP): Heavy rain washed out the Senayan clay tennis courts and delayed yesterday's quarterfinal matches at the World Youth Cup Asia Oceania qualifier, but it couldn't stop the Indonesian girls' brilliant run.

Sat, 13 May 1995

Two Fretilin rebels killed in armed clash with military

Two Fretilin rebels killed in armed clash with military DILI, East Timor (JP): Two members of the armed separatist group Fretilin were killed in a clash with the military in the Bobonaro district on Wednesday, the local military chief said.Col.

Sat, 13 May 1995

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.

Sat, 13 May 1995

Shipping reforms sought

Shipping reforms sought JAKARTA (JP): A University of Indonesia economist says the nation must reform its shipping industry and improve its transportation infrastructure in order to maintain economic growth and effectively face international trade liberalization.

Sat, 13 May 1995

'Clean culture' should start at City Hall

'Clean culture' should start at City Hall JAKARTA (JP): Ery Chajaridipura, head of the City Development Planning Agency, said yesterday that "clean culture" should start with City Hall, the center of the capital's activities.

Sat, 13 May 1995

No tax on knowledge

No tax on knowledge "Education is crucial to ensuring Indonesia's ability to survive in an era of international competition in the next century." There is no denying the truth of this statement made by President Soeharto in a seminar on education in Magelang, Central Java, the other day.

Sat, 13 May 1995

Soothsayer tried in Yogya

Soothsayer tried in Yogya YOGYAKARTA: Soothsayer Permadi Satrio Wiwoho was transferred from Jakarta to the Wirogunan detention house yesterday to face trial on charges of insulting Islam.Permadi, who heads the Association of Indonesian Mystics, allegedly described Prophet Muhammad as a dictator...

Sat, 13 May 1995

Bintang formally kicked out of PPP

Bintang formally kicked out of PPP JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has officially endorsed the United Development Party's decision to withdraw its outspoken legislator, Sri Bintang Pamungkas, from the House of Representatives.

Sat, 13 May 1995

Spare textbooks from paper price hikes: IKAPI

Spare textbooks from paper price hikes: IKAPI JAKARTA (JP): Book publishers have urged the government to spare school textbooks from recent major hikes in the price of paper.The Association of Indonesian Book Publishers (IKAPI) said yesterday that its members which print school textbooks are having...

Sat, 13 May 1995

Five killed in flood

Five killed in flood PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Major floods swept through the regencies of Grobogan, Kendal and Cilacap, killing at least five people and forcing thousands of others to flee their homes, officials said yesterday.

Sat, 13 May 1995

Indorama's profit up 23.5%

Indorama's profit up 23.5% JAKARTA (JP): PT Indorama Synthetics, a textile maker listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, recorded in its statement a 23.5 percent increase in its net profit to Rp 62.2 billion (US$27.9 million) in 1994 over the previous year.

Sat, 13 May 1995

Indosat records 64.7% increase in net income

Indosat records 64.7% increase in net income JAKARTA (JP): PT Indosat, the state-owned international telecommunications company, posted a 64.7 percent increase in its net profit to Rp 105.5 billion (US$47.5 million) in the first quarter of this year from the same period of last year.

Sat, 13 May 1995

See it live

See it live The following sports matches will be shown on TV this weekend:SaturdaySoccer Indonesian League: Mitra Surabaya v Persebaya, TVRI at 3.20 p.m. English League: Wimbledon v Nottingham Forest, SCTV at 10 p.m.

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