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Deworming drive for children

Deworming drive for children PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: At least 300,000 primary school students will receive treatment during a deworming drive launched yesterday by the local office of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Antara reported.

Local films: When will they get serious?

Local films: When will they get serious?By Ahyani BANDUNG (JP): It is obvious that the quality of Indonesian films leaves much to be desired. It is even more saddening to note that the local film world has been in a comatose state since it came into existence decades ago.

Student protests continue over Ujungpandang incident

Student protests continue over Ujungpandang incident JAKARTA (JP): Students in Jakarta, Bandung and Ujungpandang mounted their demand yesterday for court action on military's handling of last week's rioting in the South Sulawesi capital.

Memorial to be held for AIDS carriers

Memorial to be held for AIDS carriers JAKARTA (JP): Anti-AIDS campaigners in 29 cities in Indonesia's 18 provinces will hold a candlelight memorial for people with AIDS or HIV on May 19.The same event will also be held in 300 cities in 50 other countries as a memorial for the millions of people who...

Experts debate general election, coming changes

Experts debate general election, coming changes JAKARTA (JP): Politicians and scholars are divided over the likely impact of Indonesia's general election next year, with one camp saying it won't alter the current power structure, while another is hopeful that some things will change.

Mulyana can defend himself: Syarwan

Mulyana can defend himself: Syarwan JAKARTA (JP): Human rights campaigner Mulyana W. Kusumah can defend himself against the military's allegation that he has past communist links, a high-ranking Armed Forces (ABRI) officer says.

Poison-pen letters grip Malaysia

Poison-pen letters grip MalaysiaBy David Chew KUALA LUMPUR (JP): As the United Malays Organization (UMNO), Malaysia's leading political party, makes preparations for its triennial elections in October, a perennial problem is slowly emerging from the shadows to once again become a thorn in the...

House supports title for Mrs. Tien

House supports title for Mrs. Tien JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives urged the government yesterday to confer on the late Mrs. Tien Soeharto the title of national heroine for her outstanding services to Indonesia.

Singles, here's your chance: The grand ball on May 11

Singles, here's your chance: The grand ball on May 11 JAKARTA (JP): If you're single, clear your diary on Saturday May 11 and attend a grand ball strictly for the unmarried. And if you're a single male, take note that there are likely to be more females than males at the event.

Bank Bira's profits up 68%

Bank Bira's profits up 68% JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed Bank Bira reported a 68 percent increase in its first quarter unaudited net profit, which rose to Rp 10.6 billion (US$4.5 million) from Rp 6.3 billion during the same period last year.

World's rally drivers to chase victory in Medan

World's rally drivers to chase victory in Medan JAKARTA (JP): Current world and Asia-Pacific Rally champions, Colin McRae (Great Britain) and Kenneth Eriksson (Sweden) will be gunning for victory in the Medan World Rally competition.

Newmont Gold gets new managers

Newmont Gold gets new managers SYDNEY (Reuter): Newmont Gold Co said yesterday it has made several management changes at its Batu Hijau copper/gold project in Indonesia, as well as its operations in Carlin, Nevada.

Nightlife back to normal

Nightlife back to normal JAKARTA (JP): Nightlife in downtown Kota returned to normal on Wednesday evening following a two-day closure called by the city administration in recognition of the national week of mourning to honor the late First Lady Tien Soeharto.

GIGI to perform at Poster Cafe

GIGI to perform at Poster Cafe JAKARTA (JP): To cap off its tour of Java and Bali, the local pop group GIGI is slated to perform tomorrow night at 8 p.m. at the Poster Cafe on Jl. Gatot Subroto."After the Jakarta show, which is part of 'Tour Music Bentoel', we plan to play in Hong Kong and the U.S.

Priok port wants to set new levies

Priok port wants to set new leviesBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): Users of Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port have protested against the management's plans to collect levies for the operation of new barge cranes, saying they cannot afford to pay more fees on top of those already imposed by the port.

Franki Raden's review

Franki Raden's review Franki Raden's review of the latest concert by the Nusantara Chamber Orchestra (The Jakarta Post, April 27) covers the event well enough, but his opinion on classical piano playing in Indonesia compels me to respond.

Students face 12 years in jail for murder

Students face 12 years in jail for murder JAKARTA (JP): Seven high school students are each facing a maximum sentence of twelve years imprisonment if found guilty of murder, a court was told yesterday.In his indictment, prosecutor Agung Dipo told the East Jakarta district court that victim Abdul...

No records look set to be broken at Bob Hasan meet

No records look set to be broken at Bob Hasan meet JAKARTA (JP): The world-class runners competing in the second Bob Hasan Invitational track and field meet tomorrow evening, promised their best performances of the season but record breaking looks unlikely.

Official poll body checks registration

Official poll body checks registration JAKARTA (JP): The official Election Supervision Committee, led by its chief, Attorney General Singgih, yesterday conducted monitoring of the voter registration procedures.

Pondok Indah school is losing students

Pondok Indah school is losing students JAKARTA (JP): A school in Pondok Indah, South Jakarta is rapidly losing its students due to the expansion of a nearby development project."We could just sell the plot and move, but we have a responsibility to the residents that began the school in the late...

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, Nightly except Sundays, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday,...

Battle over dual nationality in Cambodia

Battle over dual nationality in CambodiaBy Matthew Lee PHNOM PENH (AFP): A battle over legislation that would prohibit dual nationals from running for office or holding top government positions is threatening Cambodia's already shaky coalition government, analysts and diplomats say.

Many teenager AIDS/HIV victims

Many teenager AIDS/HIV victims SEMARANG, Central Java: A health official says that 15 percent of Indonesia's 390 people suffering from Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) already have full-blown Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are teenagers.Antara quoted Dr.

Isolated tribes live in poor conditions

Isolated tribes live in poor conditions TERNATE, Maluku: A social service official is concerned about the poor living conditions of many isolated tribes in the forests of Mangole and Taliabu islands in North Maluku, Antara reported.

Siamese twins face operation

Siamese twins face operation SEMARANG, Central Java: Dr. Kariadi Hospital will soon operate on a pair of Siamese twins, Aghnefia I and Aghnefia II, who were born in the Islamic Hospital in Tegal on Feb. 12, Antara reported.

Probe into boat accident urged

Probe into boat accident urged PALU, Central Sulawesi: Relatives of three people who died in a motorboat accident last September have demanded an investigation into the case, Antara reported.Abdul Rahman, a 26-year-old man who said his parents died when the overloaded boat overturned on its way...

The RI-Japan car talks

The RI-Japan car talks The bilateral talks last Monday and Tuesday between Indonesia and Japan on the Indonesian national car manufacturing program are over. Although our team of negotiators, led by Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo, tried hard to explain the reason for launching the...

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. My Country: Palembang 3:05 Teenage Program: Indonesian Teenager 3:30 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 4:05 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:30 Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Variety Program: Keanekaragaman Hayati 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, the...

The ADB's conditions

The ADB's conditions Loan conditions have always been one of the main bones of contention at the annual meetings of the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB). The latest annual meeting which ended yesterday was preoccupied with the current crisis over the dramatic lack of funds, but also saw...

Baxter acquires Kalbe Farma unit

Baxter acquires Kalbe Farma unit JAKARTA (JP): Baxter International, a major worldwide manufacturer and marketer of health-care products, has acquired 51 percent of Kalbe Farma's subsidiary, PT Pfrimmer Infusol Indonesia, for US$3.4 million.

World coffee offtake steady this week

World coffee offtake steady this week LONDON (Reuter): Physical coffee offtake was steady this week with industry focused on new crop Brazilian conillons and Indonesian beans as well as easing differentials.

Superiority complex

Superiority complex The current debate concerning a recent article by Arief Budiman (The Jakarta Post, April 19, 1996) really evolves around two basic issues: the rights and obligations of the indigenous versus non-indigenous peoples, and the question of dual loyalty of the non-indigenous community...

Garuda launches new packages

Garuda launches new packages JAKARTA (JP): After launching tour packages to New Zealand about a month ago, state-owned Garuda Indonesia yesterday launched new tour packages to the Gold Coast and Cairns in Australia, the sixth in a series of packages introduced since 1995.

HongkongBank workers' strike is legal: Lawyer

HongkongBank workers' strike is legal: Lawyer JAKARTA (JP): The strike by HongkongBank workers is legal, the chairman of the labor law department of the Jakarta Legal Aid Foundation, said yesterday in a statement that was refuted by the bank's management."According to Indonesian Labor Law No.

Navy impounds smuggler's boats

Navy impounds smuggler's boats SURABAYA, East Java: The Eastern Regional Navy Patrol impounded 11 motorized boats of suspected smugglers in Tarakan waters off East Kalimantan,Antara reported yesterday."The boats and the smuggled goods have been reported to the Tarakan District Court," Regional Navy...

The Listening Post

The Listening Post * "Education Australia" was a recent forum for attracting Indonesian students to study in Indonesia's neighbor to the south. It was held at the Sahid Jaya Hotel. Being an enthusiastic supporter of study in Australia for American Language Center students, I dropped in, trusty Sony...

Coconut-based industries need to diversify

Coconut-based industries need to diversify JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, currently the world's second largest supplier of coconut oil and copra meal, could expand its coconut- based industries even further, an analyst says.P.G.

Three million visitors will visit Jakarta Fair

Three million visitors will visit Jakarta Fair JAKARTA (JP): The organizers of the Jakarta Fair are hoping that three million people will visit this year's annual event scheduled from June 15 to July 14 at the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.

Adi Andojo receives threat

Adi Andojo receives threat JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Chief Justice for General Crimes Adi Andojo Soetjipto disclosed yesterday that he had received a call threatening him to call off his investigation into the alleged collusion at the Supreme Court.

KL satellite makes first broadcast

KL satellite makes first broadcast KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian satellite MEASAT-1 yesterday made its first live broadcast since it was launched into orbit in January, beaming a program on state-owned television.

Govt unprepared for nuclear disaster: Study

Govt unprepared for nuclear disaster: Study JAKARTA (JP): Neither the public nor the government is prepared for the consequences of a possible nuclear disaster at the planned site of the nuclear plant on Central Java's Mount Muria, a research study shows.

RI investment mission to visit South Korea

RI investment mission to visit South Korea JAKARTA (JP): The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) will send an investment mission to South Korea from May 19-24 to promote business opportunities in Indonesia, particularly in the production of automotive components to support the government's...

National athletes to take media course

National athletes to take media course JAKARTA (JP): Print and electronic media have come to play an increasingly important role in the world of sports.Press coverage has helped athletes to become idols for millions of people.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 2, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 925 -50 1,500 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 725 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,575 -25 158,000 Aneka...

Guarantee fund needs government ruling: Kadin

Guarantee fund needs government ruling: Kadin JAKARTA (JP): A licensing constraint has hindered the operation of the guarantee fund founded jointly by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and the ruling Golkar organization last October.

Taiwan to invest in RI

Taiwan to invest in RI TAIPEI (Reuter): Taiwan's state-run Chinese Petroleum Corp said yesterday it would sign a memorandum of understanding with seven Taiwan petrochemical companies to coordinate investment in Indonesia.

Uber Cup title holder depending on singles

Uber Cup title holder depending on singles JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's team for the Uber Cup women's badminton championships announced yesterday looks experimental and heavily dependent on the singles players.

Pertamina sells LSWR

Pertamina sells LSWR SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia's state oil company, Pertamina, has allocated an additional 300,000 barrels of low sulfur waxy residue (LSWR) for May exports, industry sources said.The exports will add to the 3.

Pribadi chairs Econ

Pribadi chairs Econ SINGAPORE (Reuter): Econ International Ltd (Econ) said yesterday it had appointed Indonesian businessman Andry Pribadi non-executive chairman.It said four other Indonesian businessmen had been appointed senior non-executive officials of the diversified construction group's...

Week of mourning delays many events

Week of mourning delays many events JAKARTA (JP): A number of celebrations have either been postponed or canceled in observance of the national week of mourning for First Lady Tien Soeharto, which began on Sunday.