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Some facts about the 1955 meeting

Some facts about the 1955 meeting JAKARTA (JP): "We, the peoples of Asia and Africa, 1.4 billion strong, far more than half the human population of the world, we can mobilize what I have called the moral violence of nations in favor of peace.

The Spirit of Bandung lives on 40 years later

The Spirit of Bandung lives on 40 years laterBy Santi W.E. Soekanto BANDUNG (JP): Forty years after the Asia Africa Conference in Bandung, which gave birth to the "Ten Principles" that honor peace, conflict remains as rife as it was before the 1955 declaration.

Kantor stresses talks with Japan on auto trade

Kantor stresses talks with Japan on auto trade WASHINGTON (Kyodo): The United States will continue to seek an accord on auto trade with Japan through negotiations rather than press Tokyo with retaliatory threats, U.S. Trade Representative Mickey Kantor said Friday.

LAPD hands over evidence on Oki's case

LAPD hands over evidence on Oki's case JAKARTA (JP): Los Angeles police have finally handed over material evidence from the homicide case involving the main suspect, Harnoko Dewantono, and the murders of three people in Los Angeles.

Economists question government's cement policy

Economists question government's cement policyBy Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): The consequence of the recent price increase is immense, prompting many concerned parties to speak up and call for the improved handling of the cement industry.

Bandung busy on eve of Asia-Africa celebration

Bandung busy on eve of Asia-Africa celebration BANDUNG (JP): The usually quiet city of Bandung was busy and ablaze with sounds of sirens as United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali and some 60 ministers arrived here yesterday to attend the commemoration of the Asia-Africa Conference...

Mahathir confident of victory, ends campaign

Mahathir confident of victory, ends campaign KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday wrapped up a bruising eight-day campaign for re-election, with a smooth victory assured in all but two of Malaysia's 13 states.

Industries still slow in warming up to green habits

Industries still slow in warming up to green habits JAKARTA (JP): More government incentives are needed to convince Indonesia's rapidly growing industrial sector that being environmentally-friendly does not necessarily mean losing profits, an environmental activist says.

E. Timorese in Australia

E. Timorese in Australia During the visit of the Australian Minister of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs to Indonesia it was learned that 700 East Timorese had sought political asylum in Australia. They had entered Australia using tourist visas. The Australian government rejected the request.

Govt firm imports cement

Govt firm imports cement JAKARTA (JP): PT Dharma Niaga, a state-owned trading company will import 1.1 million tons of cement this year under a one-year contract with a supplier in China.Benarto, president of Dharma Niaga, said here on Saturday that the imported cement would be of grades 425 and 525...

Firms probed over pollution

Firms probed over pollution SURABAYA, East Java: Chief of the East Java Police command Maj. Gen. Roesmanhadi says that six companies will be investigated for allegedly polluting the environment."Nobody is above the law in cases of polluting the environment," he was quoted by Antara as saying last...

Mayor upset by developer

Mayor upset by developer JAKARTA (JP): The deputy governor, responsible for government affairs, Idroes, said he will ask the North Jakarta mayor to examine the reasons for the reduction in the number of public facilities to be given by PT Summarecon, a housing developer, to city administration.

Conservation fails without civic role

Conservation fails without civic role JAKARTA (JP): Environmentalists warned on Saturday that the high-profile state-sponsored conservation drive will fail unless it involves the public.Emil Salim and Andi Hakim Nasution said in a seminar that the public should take the initiative in promoting...

Bandung takes international stage once again

Bandung takes international stage once againBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BANDUNG (JP): This quiet provincial town 180 kilometers south of Jakarta seems an unlikely place to discuss world affairs. But tomorrow it will host an important meeting with an agenda which includes many of the issues...

Zoo now equipped with open-air enclosures

Zoo now equipped with open-air enclosures JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said that the construction of open-air enclosures constitutes the most suitable choice for the well-being of the animals.Speaking at the inauguration of a tiger enclosure donated by Mrs. P.

China a boon for managers

China a boon for managers JAKARTA (JP): Thanks to China's rapid economic growth, Asia's managers are expecting annual pay increases of up to sixty percent, a recent study conducted by The World's Executive's Digest says.

Seventeen killed in accident

Seventeen killed in accident DENPASAR, Bali: Head of the Badung police precinct Lt. Col. C.N. Patty said Saturday that 17 people were killed and more than 20 others wounded in 21 traffic accidents between January and March.

Settlers bound for Natuna

Settlers bound for Natuna PEKANBARU, Riau: The Riau provincial government plans to send 810 families to begin a new life on Natuna Island in the South China Sea this year.The land for their housing and farming has already been prepared, head of Riau's Transmigration Office Iskandar Husen told...

Bakers killed by truck

Bakers killed by truck MEDAN, North Sumatra: Three employees of a bakery were killed and dozens others were injured when a heavily-loaded truck rammed into their shop on Saturday night.The three victims, all women, were killed when the building collapsed from the crash, Antara reported. (emb)

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.

Occidental's oil stake

Occidental's oil stake NEW YORK (Opecna): Canadian Occidental Petroleum has announced the acquisition of a 26.7 percent working interest in production- sharing contracts for the Kai and Barakan blocks, in eastern Indonesia.As part of the agreement, Occidental also had an option to acquire a 26.

Local share prices continue falling

Local share prices continue falling JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta stock market continued its sideway drift last week as investors pondered upon the implications of a chain of events unfolding swiftly across the local and foreign financial markets.

RI defends record on labor rights

RI defends record on labor rights JAKARTA (JP): A senior Ministry of Manpower official has called the United States "stubborn" for continuing to criticize Jakarta's record on workers' rights, even after being given an elaborate explanation.

Equal treatment for E. Timor

Equal treatment for E. TimorBy Hadi Soesastro JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's view of East Timor's economic development is a subject of debate because it is believed to differ markedly from the perspective of the East Timorese.

Students divided on role of politics in universities

Students divided on role of politics in universitiesBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): Despite strong support from a number of prominent scholars towards the critical attitude of university students today, students are divided on the issue."Our main duty here is to study.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Cartoon: Little Wizards 3:00 Children's Program: Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 Student Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Family Welfare: Health 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: South Sulawesi 6:30 Religious Teachings: Buddhism 7:00 Evening News...

Argentina douses Indonesia's fire in Fed Cup drama

Argentina douses Indonesia's fire in Fed Cup drama JAKARTA (JP): To be or not to be. Yayuk Basuki displayed the best tennis of her career but it was not enough to give a struggling Indonesian team a most awaited victory over Argentina in their Federation Cup yesterday.

Bapepam wants a periodic review of transaction fees

Bapepam wants a periodic review of transaction fees JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has ordered the management of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) to periodically review the transaction fees it charges to exchange members and investors.

Philippine trade deficit

Philippine trade deficit MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' trade deficit in the first two months of 1995 shrank to US$1.052 billion, down 6.1 percent from the same period in 1994, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said in a statement Saturday.Exports grew by about 28.7 percent to $2.

NAM officials call for additional meeting

NAM officials call for additional meetingBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BANDUNG (JP): Ministers of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) will cap off their three-day gathering on Thursday with an additional meeting to plot a common view on such critical issues as nuclear non-proliferation and reform of the...

Guess What? Dewi Motik Pramono

Guess What? Dewi Motik Pramono Dewi Motik Pramono, a prominent Indonesian businesswomen, pledges she will stay a flirt forever.She underlined the debatable need to be flirtatious during a lecture held by Nusabank Friday in observance of R.A.

Guru Kangguru performs Indonesian poetry

Guru Kangguru performs Indonesian poetryBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE, Australia (JP): I have listened to Indonesian poets reading and performing their poetry in Australia, often followed by the English translation read by Australians.

What you do, they do too...

What you do, they do too...By Hema V. Thiagarajan and Deepak V. Thiagarajan JAKARTA (JP): One evening, a teenaged boy asked his friend why he loved to smoke. "Well, 'cause I love it, and my folks don't mind. They smoke, I smoke and we three enjoy it," was the reply.

The right brain, behavior, and beauty for 1995

The right brain, behavior, and beauty for 1995By Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Name: Susanty Pryscilla Adresina Manuhutu. Place and date of birth: Jakarta, January 7, 1974. Height/weight: 176/52. Education: School of Architecture of the Indonesian Christian University (UKI).

Gedung Merdeka: From cafe to convention center

Gedung Merdeka: From cafe to convention centerBy Petty Prihartini Forty years ago, Bandung, the capital of West Java, hosted the Asia-Africa Conference. It led to the birth of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) which is now known as the Child of Bandung.

Tennis, anyone? ATP Tour courts sponsors in Indonesia

Tennis, anyone? ATP Tour courts sponsors in IndonesiaBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Russell Barlow slumps down in an empty chair in the lobby lounge of a Jakarta hotel, offering a weary smile after a full day of meetings.

UN can cope with world problems

UN can cope with world problems JAKARTA (JP): United Nations Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali denied yesterday that the organization needs to be radically restructured, saying it is fully capable of coping with the world's current problems.

Guess What? Linda Garland

Guess What? Linda Garland "What a wonderful award," exclaimed interior designer and bamboo lover Linda Garland upon hearing that she will receive a design award from Architecture Digest, a well-known architectural and design magazine."I'm very glad that such prestigious award goes to Indonesia.

New gold watch for sportsmen goes on the market

New gold watch for sportsmen goes on the market JAKARTA (JP): For a sportsman, gold is the ultimate goal, especially when he competes in the world's most prestigious arena. The Olympics.The quest for supremacy in the world of sport began in 776 BC, during the ancient Greek period.

Poverty

Poverty President Soeharto is confident that by the year 2000 there will be no more poverty in Indonesia.In every country there are rich people and less rich ones. Here, there are many of us who can help less fortunate fellow Indonesians.Many of us are ready, willing and able to donate to the poor.

Guess What? Ismail Saleh

Guess What? Ismail Saleh Ismail Saleh, a former minister of justice, has become a suiseki (natural, artistic stones) trader and suggests handling thieves with a well aimed stone.He said the best suiseki in Indonesia are found in West Sumatra. They are really black and are the hardest of their kind.

UN chief upbeat on East Timor

UN chief upbeat on East Timor JAKARTA (JP): United Nations Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali is confident that negotiations between Indonesia and Portugal to settle the status of East Timor will eventually bear fruit, a senior Indonesian official said yesterday.

Bilveer Singh goes against the stream

Bilveer Singh goes against the streamBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): The 16-square-meter room is packed with books. On one wall is an unobtrusive wooden plaque stating the Javanese proverb "ing ngarso sung tulodo, ing madyo mangun karso, tut wuri handayani" (setting an example from the front,...

Indonesia forces Argentina to 1-1 tie in Fed Cup

Indonesia forces Argentina to 1-1 tie in Fed Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, on the strength of Yayuk Basuki's win over Florencia Labat, forced favored Argentina to a 1-1 tie after the first day of their Federation Cup tennis clash at the Senayan indoor tennis stadium yesterday.

Foreman to be Schulz guide to a new world

Foreman to be Schulz guide to a new world LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Reuter): George Foreman on Saturday night will take Axel Schulz to a world he has never been to -- a heavyweight championship fight.Local TV station RCTI will show the bout live from Nevada at 9 am. this morning West Indonesia Time.

Guess What? Guntur Soekarno

Guess What? Guntur Soekarno Guess where Guntur Soekarno celebrated his silver wedding anniversary last weekend.Not in the usual hotel ballroom or a restaurant, but in a pub.Guntur's daughter, Puti, organized the party at Pete's Tavern Pub in Central Jakarta.

No power, no eternal bell

No power, no eternal bell JAKARTA (JP): I've had my ups and downs with employees from the state-owned electricity company PLN. My meter reader is an abrasive man which used to made me react to him in kind. It took us ages to get used to each other, but now that we have we get along just fine.

Score Roundup

Score Roundup LONDON (Agencies): Collated results of competitions played on Friday and Saturday:TennisFed Cup World Group France 1 S. Africa 2 Spain 2 Bulgaria 0Group One qualifying Indonesia 1 Argentina 1 Australia 1 Slovak Rep.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 7:00 a.m. Morning News 7:30 Healthy and Fresh with Berty Tilarso 7:40 Cartoon: Vicky The Viking 8:05 Around Us 8:35 Children's Stories: Akur 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Music 10:45 Youth Program 11:15 Indonesian Cooking: North Sulawesi Cuisine 11:45 Sports: Dari...

Barclay's summer collection reflects romantic trend

Barclay's summer collection reflects romantic trend JAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesian fashion buffs are not familiar with Betty Barclay's collection, but they will find her items quite intriguing.Three trends influence her summer collection.