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Malia still works at the age of 83

Malia still works at the age of 83By Lenah Susianty JAKARTA (JP): Being old can be a big problem for many people, but not for Malia Soenario. At 83, she is still cooking at the Oasis restaurant in Central Jakarta.

Guess What? Ardy B. Wiranata

Guess What? Ardy B. Wiranata Badminton is not the only sport Ardy B. Wiranata loves."I like watching soccer on TV," Ardy, the world-class shuttler, said.Accompanied by fiance Lisa Tansil, Ardy was in Jakarta's Planet Hollywood Thursday evening to attend the official launching of Star TV in...

Asian souvenirs translate into French perfume

Asian souvenirs translate into French perfume PARIS (JP): Although the French perfume industry is by nature dominated by French-born creators, in professional jargon known as "noses", The Jakarta Post interviewed an Asian fashion designer and perfumer who has been a French citizen all his life.

Guess What? Ali Alatas

Guess What? Ali Alatas As the final day of the Non-Aligned Movement's ministerial meetings in Bandung, West Java, came to a close on Thursday, delegates found themselves three hours behind schedule.Organizers had scheduled the closing at 3 p.m. so delegates could be taken back to Jakarta on the 6 p.

Australian foreign policy focuses on Asia

Australian foreign policy focuses on Asia Australia's Foreign Relations In the World of the 1990s. Gareth Evans and Bruce Grant. Melbourne University Press. Second edition 1995. 417 pages, A$34.95. MELBOURNE (JP): "Thinking of ourselves occasionally...

Valuable gift

Valuable gift The Netherlands' golden jubilee gift to the Indonesian people is to restore the Arsip Nasional Republik Indonesia (The National Archives) on Jl. Gajah Mada, Central Jakarta. It will be made into an archives museum.

ASEAN vows to speed up cooperation

ASEAN vows to speed up cooperation PHUKET, Thailand (Reuter): Economic ministers from the six- member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) promised yesterday to speed up industrial cooperation and eliminate barriers to trade in the region.

Beng Seng murder case goes to trial

Beng Seng murder case goes to trial JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta district court yesterday began the trial of two suspects accused of killing entertainment businessman Nyo Beng Seng, despite the absence of five other suspects who are still at large.

Indonesian labor rights still too limited: ILO

Indonesian labor rights still too limited: ILOBy Ridwan Max Sijabat JAKARTA (JP): The International Labor Organization (ILO) has acknowledged the progress Indonesia has made on labor rights over the years, but said the situation still left much to be desired.

Soerjadi to lead shuttlers to Lausanne

Soerjadi to lead shuttlers to Lausanne JAKARTA (JP): The chief of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI), Soerjadi, will lead the 30-strong national team at both the Sudirman Cup mixed team championships and the World Championships in Switzerland.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 28, 1995: Share Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,725 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,000 0 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,400 50...

How women respond to polygamy

How women respond to polygamyBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): Could you share your lover?Basically no one wants to share the one they love, but these things happen. Most people seem to favor monogamous relationship. But who knows? They might have other men or women, either in secret, or in public.

Anecdotes of AA conference

Anecdotes of AA conference When I saw my picture printed in The Jakarta Post, Sunday April 23, 1993, page three, standing behind President Sukarno, who was making his opening speech at the first Asia-Africa Conference, I was very happy.

Subdistricts get funds

Subdistricts get funds JAKARTA (JP): The City Administration has set an annual fund of about Rp 19.87 billion (US$9.03 million) to finance the administration of all the city's subdistricts starting this year, Governor Suryadi Soedirdja said.

Susi named Athlete of the Year for the third time

Susi named Athlete of the Year for the third time JAKARTA (JP): Nobody but world badminton queen Susi Susanti deserved the athlete of the year tag for a third successive year when the Jakarta-based sports journalist association (Siwo Jaya) announced the results of its poll last night.

Dissension in PPP congress

Dissension in PPP congress MEDAN, North Sumatra: The provincial branch of the Moslem- based United Development Party (PPP) is facing a rift as a number of activists try to hold two different congresses.

Grant for maternity huts

Grant for maternity huts JAKARTA: Jayawijaya regency in Irian Jaya has received a grant of Rp 35 million from the Australian government to stimulate the establishment of village maternity huts (Polindes) to support the village midwives program.

ASEAN to regulate trademarks

ASEAN to regulate trademarks PHUKET, Thailand (Reuter): Southeast Asian economic ministers said yesterday they had reached agreement on creating a patent and trademark system and had also endorsed measures to simplify trading rules in their region.

'ASEAN' won't default on debt': Studies

'ASEAN' won't default on debt': Studies SINGAPORE (AFP): Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand are unlikely to default on their largely yen-denominated debt despite the Japanese currency's steep appreciation against the U.S dollar, studies say.

Indian trade team due here

Indian trade team due here JAKARTA (JP): a six-member trade mission from The Solvent Extractors' Association of India will discuss trade relations with Indonesian buyers of Indian de-oiled meals during a two-day visit here beginning on May 4.

Language and nationalism

Language and nationalism As the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence approaches, increased efforts are being made by the government to replace foreign-language terms with Indonesian ones in residential areas, shopping centers, hotels and other public places.

Publications and National Library

Publications and National LibraryFrom Sinar PagiBefore World War II, when the Dutch still ruled Indonesia, a law was enforced to the effect that a copy of all publications and printed matters, such as newspapers, periodicals, micro films etc. had to be submitted to the Dutch government.

Nuclear treaty stance

Nuclear treaty stance Members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) remained divided on how to tackle the issue of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) at the close of their three-day meeting in Bandung on Thursday.

Appraisal ruling to be issued soon

Appraisal ruling to be issued soon JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon issue a ruling to lend support to the country's growing appraisal and valuation business.Bambang Subianto, the director general for financial institutions at the finance ministry, said yesterday that the ruling will cover...

Politician hacks wife to death

Politician hacks wife to death MANILA (AFP): A Filipino campaign leader hacked his pregnant wife to death because she refused to vote for the political candidates he was backing, a newspaper reported here.

RI urged to end monopolies

RI urged to end monopolies JAKARTA (JP): Economists from the World Bank advised the Indonesian government yesterday to gradually remove monopolistic practices from the country's industrial sector, saying the practices adversely affect both efficiency and consumers.

Breathing gurus to come here

Breathing gurus to come here JAKARTA (JP): Two experts on breathing exercises from China, Zhuang Yuanming and Zhuang Jianshen, will visit Indonesia from May 10 to June 16 to demonstrate how to breath properly during exercise.

Fed Cup team to have tryout in Netherlands

Fed Cup team to have tryout in Netherlands JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian women's tennis team will undergo an overseas stint in the Netherlands for at least one month before playing host Italy in its Federation Cup group one playoff in July.

Globalstar seeks local partner

Globalstar seeks local partner JAKARTA (JP): Globalstar, an alliance of worldwide telecommunications and aerospace firms, is looking for a strategic partner in Indonesia to set up a join venture to expand its global satellite system.Globalstar's spokesman, David C.

Bintang complains to rights commission

Bintang complains to rights commission JAKARTA (JP): Legislator Sri Bintang Pamungkas paid a visit to the office of the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday to complain about a violation of his rights during a preliminary police investigation of his alleged role in recent anti-Indonesia...

PAM Jaya told to improve services

PAM Jaya told to improve services JAKARTA (JP): Vice Governor of Economy and Development Affairs Tb. Rais urged city-owned water company PAM Jaya yesterday to improve its water distribution services."PAM Jaya has to be transparent to the public by informing the public about its actual ability, in...

Subway project to be studied thoroughly

Subway project to be studied thoroughly JAKARTA (JP): A project management team in charge of the construction of Indonesia's first subway system will first undertake a thorough study of both the technical and financial aspects of the project, an official of the City Administration said yesterday.

UAE punishes deceitful haj travel agencies

UAE punishes deceitful haj travel agenciesBy Taieb Mahjoub DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP): Moslem pilgrims, who in centuries past feared being ambushed by bandits as their camel caravans trudged through the desert to Mecca, these days have to be wary of disreputable travel agencies.

Feminist demand polygamy be abolished

Feminist demand polygamy be abolishedBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): R.A. Kartini, the national pioneer of women's emancipation, was a tragic feminist.A bright young woman with progressive ideas, she strongly objected to polygamy.

Government to tighten rules for haj organizers

Government to tighten rules for haj organizers JAKARTA (JP): The government will tighten the rules for organizers of the haj pilgrimage, following heavy criticism of this year's chaotic travel arrangements.

Mahathir victory decisive

Mahathir victory decisive Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, one of Southeast Asia's longest-serving premiers, celebrated his forth consecutive election victory on Tuesday after voters delivered him back to office in an apparent landslide victory.

Leprosy

Leprosy I was shocked reading your article (Thursday, The Jakarta Post, April 27, 1995) about leprosy drugs and the immunity leprosy bacilli have developed to these drugs. I do not know Prof. Adhi Djuanda, but I do hope that the article does not reflect his opinion about this issue.

Govt checking on Bogor labor issues

Govt checking on Bogor labor issues JAKARTA (JP): The government is currently checking garment companies PT Rajabrana and PT Wisindo Agung, both in Cimanggis, Bogor, West Java, which are involved in labor disputes with their employees.

Jakarta chosen for 'Star TV' base

Jakarta chosen for 'Star TV' base JAKARTA (JP): The Hong Kong-based television station Star TV announced yesterday it has selected Jakarta as its Southeast Asian headquarters.Star TV officials said they chose Jakarta because of Indonesia's advanced satellite communications and its "open- skies"...

Developers asked to build sewerage systems

Developers asked to build sewerage systems JAKARTA (JP): A councilor has urged the city administration to list sewerage systems as one of the public facilities that housing developers must establish.Hasan Dasy, a member of the City Council's Commission B which oversees economic affairs, told...

Mahathir begins forming his new government

Mahathir begins forming his new government KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has started forming his new government after a landslide victory in Malaysia's ninth polls and will announce the full line-up next week, officials said yesterday.

Soekarno-Hatta airport

Soekarno-Hatta airport Isn't it about time there was an end to the chaos that greets a traveler arriving at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta international airport? It's not pleasant for a regular user so I have pity for those arriving for the first time, and it's sad that this is their first experience in...

Probosutedjo to take over Dayak Besar

Probosutedjo to take over Dayak Besar JAKARTA (JP): Probosutedjo, the chairman of the automotive- Garmak group, will soon take over PT Dayak Besar Group (DBG), which has defaulted on loans worth an estimated Rp 350 billion (US$166 million).

Paternity case to be settled privately

Paternity case to be settled privately JAKARTA (JP): While city police are still investigating the case, a local female physician and an American expatriate, who the physician has alleged is the father of her three-and-a-half year old son, have decided to solve the case privately.

Joop says Auckland incident due to a misunderstanding

Joop says Auckland incident due to a misunderstanding JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications, Joop Ave, said last night that the allegations that he had sexually assaulted a New Zealand hotel employee earlier this week were based on a misunderstanding.

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.

Asian infrastructure needs $1t in investments

Asian infrastructure needs $1t in investments MANILA (AFP): Asia needs about one trillion dollars in investments to ease infrastructure bottlenecks by the end of the century, with regional giant China gobbling up half of the funds, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said.

Vaya Tour holds travel fair

Vaya Tour holds travel fair JAKARTA (JP): Starting today, Plaza Indonesia in cooperation with Vaya Tour travel agency will hold a two-day travel fair in the atrium of the shopping center in Central Jakarta.

Indonesia's property market enjoys robust demand

Indonesia's property market enjoys robust demand JAKARTA (JP): PT Procon Indah, a leading property consultant company, is upbeat about the performance and future outlook of Indonesia's property market.Craig Williams, senior technical advisor to Procon Indah, said yesterday that the country's strong...

Academic institutions told to help farmers

Academic institutions told to help farmers JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto asked higher learning institutions yesterday to help farmers increase the quality and quantity of their production to give them a competitive edge on the global market.