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Maid's mother recalls nightmares

Maid's mother recalls nightmares JAKARTA (JP): The mother of one of the two servants slain in a robbery attempt on Jl. Tebet Barat in South Jakarta recalled having nightmares before the killing happened on Thursday.

Titik Prabowo buys Mashill share

Titik Prabowo buys Mashill share JAKARTA (JP): A consortium comprised of four Indonesian businesspeople has purchased 18.1 million shares, or 17 percent, of publicly-listed Bank Mashill through the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX).

Five-day week ineffective

Five-day week ineffective AMBON, Maluku: Mayor Yohannes Sudiyono has decided the city's civil servants will resume working on Saturdays, concluding that the five-day week was not working after more than a one year trial, Antara reported yesterday.

Two servants brutally slain in Tebet

Two servants brutally slain in Tebet JAKARTA (JP): Two servants were brutally slain in a robbery attempt at their employer's house on Jl. Tebet Barat in South Jakarta yesterday afternoon.The body of housemaid Supiah, 30, was found floating in the bathtub with two stab wounds in the back.

Linking labor and trade issues unfair: Economist

Linking labor and trade issues unfair: Economist JAKARTA (JP): Political and economic self-interests are motivating industrialized countries' unfair campaign linking labor rights issues with international trade, according to noted economist Mari Pangestu.

Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Pasar Senggol - Balinese Arts & Crafts, daily. Sunset Procession, daily. Ramayana Dance, Thursday. Legong Dance, Saturday. Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday. Rejang, Puspawresti, Belibis and Jaran Teji dances, Monday.

PDI advised to elect new leader at congress

PDI advised to elect new leader at congress JAKARTA (JP): Political observer Nazaruddin Syamsuddin says the key to solving the protracted internal dispute of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) is to elect a "new, lawful chairmanship".

NGO demands probe into Ngabang shooting

NGO demands probe into Ngabang shooting JAKARTA (JP): The Institute for Policy Research and Advocacy (ELSAM) yesterday demanded an investigation into the shooting of West Kalimantan demonstrators on Sunday.

Nightspots ignoring safety regulations

Nightspots ignoring safety regulations JAKARTA (JP): Most nightlife establishments in Jakarta fall short of the city administration's regulation on fire precaution systems.The head of the city tourism agency, Fauzi Bowo, said yesterday that the managements of such establishments fail to equip their...

Confusing testimonies

Confusing testimonies SURABAYA: Witnesses in the military tribunals of four soldiers allegedly responsible for the 1993 fatal shooting of four villagers from Nipah, on Madura Island, gave different testimonies from those recorded in the trial dossiers.

The evolving strategic balance in Asia

The evolving strategic balance in AsiaBy Juwono Sudarsono The following article is based on prepared remarks made at the China-Indonesia Security Dialog, organized by the China Institute of International and Strategic Studies and the National Defense University in Beijing on March 28-29, 1996.

Attorney General demands law enforcement in Puncak

Attorney General demands law enforcement in Puncak PUNCAK, West Java (JP): Provincial and regional officials must be tougher to ensure Puncak is preserved as a water catchment area, according to both State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja and Attorney General Singgih.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series 3:05 Teenage Program: Indonesian Teenager 3:30 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 4:05 TV Series: American Detective 4:30 Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Hobbies: Sukses Berkarya 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village...

Tap water supply disrupted

Tap water supply disrupted JAKARTA (JP): The supply of tap water in Cilincing, Tanjung Priok, Pademangan, Ancol, Pluit, Muara Karang, Koja, Kelapa Gading and Sunter in North Jakarta will be disrupted today.

FCC-Ciputra deal lapses

FCC-Ciputra deal lapses SINGAPORE (Reuter): First Capital Corporation Ltd said yesterday its January memorandum of understanding to buy 20 percent of PT Citraland Adigraha, part of Indonesia's Ciputra group, had lapsed as no definitive agreement had been reached.

Wahono criticizes European Parliament

Wahono criticizes European Parliament JAKARTA (JP): Speaker of the House of Representatives Wahono has lodged a protest with the European Parliament for inviting Free Papua Movement (OPM) separatists to present their case.

OPM hostages

OPM hostagesFrom TirasThe fate of the hostages, who have been held by separatists for over eight weeks in Irian Jaya, is still unknown. Although media reports say they are in good shape, no one can be sure of their true physical condition.

170 netted for not having ID cards

170 netted for not having ID cards JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta mayoralty netted 170 people, 25 of whom prospective migrant workers, on Wednesday night for failure to produce their ID cards.The 25 people turned out to be job seekers who were being prepared to be sent abroad by two private firms.

ID tags

ID tagsFrom KompasWe all deeply regret the recent Kramatjati and Pasar Anyar tragedies in which dozens of people were burned to death. Worse still that the victims were unidentifiable as their identity cards had turned to ash.

Gambling dens flourishing

Gambling dens flourishing JAKARTA (JP): The City Council says gambling den operators are belittling the government's efforts to wipe out gambling.Vice speaker of the City Council, Ismunandar, said that the flourishing gambling dens in the Mangga Besar business district, Central Jakarta, are...

PT Indorayon aims to gain ISO 14000

PT Indorayon aims to gain ISO 14000 JAKARTA (JP): PT Inti Indorayon Utama, which already has an ISO 9002 certificate for quality management, is making preparations to earn a ISO 14000 certificate for environmental management.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: Solo Pianist, daily from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., opening hours Monday to Sunday 9 a.m to 1 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 11, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 925 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,675 0 44,500 Aneka Kimia...

No pagers please -- we're Balinese

No pagers please -- we're Balinese JAKARTA (JP): A pager ad on TV depicting a dancing Balinese girl pausing to read her ringing pager has failed to amuse Bali governor Ida Bagus Oka and his wife.The typical round-eyed, energetic Balinese dancer that appears during prime time receives a message from...

Solution to pollution

Solution to pollution It does not take a pharmacist or health expert to work out that there are serious problems with the air in Jakarta. Just ask any of the commuters who have to wait for a bus down at the Cawang interchange.

Top stars ready for cycling meet

Top stars ready for cycling meet JAKARTA (JP): The country's top cyclists are ready to ride high in the Rawamangun velodrome in East Jakarta from April 19 to April 20.The Indonesian Journalists Association, which organizes the annual meet, announced yesterday that top cyclists Nurhayati, Selly...

Telkomsel considers using Palapa satellite transponder

Telkomsel considers using Palapa satellite transponder JAKARTA (JP): PT Telkomsel, a digital mobile cellular telecommunications operator, plans to use a satellite transponder to facilitate its network and operations in the country's eastern region.

ASEAN warns against foreign interference

ASEAN warns against foreign interference JAKARTA (JP): The ASEAN Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASEAN-CCI) warned yesterday of wide and serious consequences of the multilateral investment treaty and competition policy proposed by developed countries.

Beattie fit for Suzuka

Beattie fit for Suzuka BRISBANE, Australia (AFP): Australian motorcycle racer Daryl Beattie yesterday confirmed he will take part in this month's 500cc Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.The 25-year-old Suzuki rider, who won the Japanese round of last year's world championship, suffered head and neck...

Obesity

Obesity In The Jakarta Post of March 4, 1996, I read that obesity can cause infertility in both males and females. This is interesting news to me since I know of many young couples who have been married for many years but have been unable to produce offspring.

Illegal logging reaches serious level: Minister

Illegal logging reaches serious level: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said yesterday that illegal logging in the country has reached a very serious level and needs to be comprehensively tackled.

Newspaper agents need improvement

Newspaper agents need improvement JAKARTA (JP): Newspaper and magazine distributors need to improve their performance in matters regarding financial management and administration in order to face the challenges of the 21st century, the president of the Gramedia publishing company, Jakob Oetama said...

Bus fares for school children

Bus fares for school childrenFrom Media IndonesiaI read in this paper on April 9, 1996, concerning the bus fare for school children. Although the other fares have increased, school children still pay the old fare, i.e. Rp 100. The problem is that many bus drivers are reluctant to pick them up.

Jetro attacks RI policy

Jetro attacks RI policy TOKYO (AFP): Japan External Trade Organization president Noboru Hatakeyama said yesterday that Indonesia's auto trade policy was a "clear violation" of the World Trade Organization's trade rules.

RI export-import procedures queried

RI export-import procedures queried JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recommends that the Indonesian government simplify its export and import procedures.A recent study by UNCTAD's Management Consultant for Indonesia, R.N.

Supreme Court collusion

Supreme Court collusion Surprisingly, the report on alleged collusion between a Supreme Court judge and a defendant in a document fraud case involving Rp 1.4 billion disclosed by the biweekly magazine Forum Keadilan early this week did not shock the public.

Bulog imports disrupting activities at Tanjung Priok

Bulog imports disrupting activities at Tanjung Priok JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port is still bogged down with foodstuff imports belonging to the National Logistics Agency (Bulog), which lacks enough warehouse space to store the goods.

Surabaya family gets reprieve

Surabaya family gets reprieve JAKARTA (JP): The East Java provincial prosecutors' office has suspended the execution of a family of three convicted of murder, giving them a second chance to seek presidential clemency.

'Terpasung' puts the trauma of rape on the stage

'Terpasung' puts the trauma of rape on the stageBy Oei Eng Goan JAKARTA (JP): A recent surge in the number of rape cases has the public calling for harsher punishment for convicted rapists, whose victims are not just adult women but now include children and the elderly.

Students win writing contest

Students win writing contest BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Three students of the prestigious Bogor Institute of Agriculture won first prize in a scientific writing contest, Antara reported yesterday.Erfan Suhartono, Rahmi Alia Sari and Shanty Khaira Muchris submitted two reports on their research on...

Info technology planned

Info technology planned JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications will organize a conference later this month to discuss information technology, domestic competitiveness and the global economy.

Inco expects stronger performance this year

Inco expects stronger performance this year JAKARTA (JP): PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco), a publicly-listed nickel mining company based in Soroako, South Sulawesi, expects to maintain a strong performance this year although there will not be any significant production expansion.

Irian gets venture capital

Irian gets venture capital JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad inaugurated venture capital firm PT Sarana Irian Jaya Ventura with a paid-up capital of Rp 3.2 billion (US$1.3 million) in Jayapura, Irian Jaya, yesterday.

Yayuk moves into quarters of Danamon tennis c'ships

Yayuk moves into quarters of Danamon tennis c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Unrated players continued their assault on their more famous opponents in the US$164,250 Danamon Indonesia Women's Open tennis championships yesterday, claiming three more major victims after bruising second-round matches.

CLS opens league 2nd-day with victory

CLS opens league 2nd-day with victory JAKARTA (JP): Cahaya Lestari Sakti (CLS) Surabaya edged minnow Glory Semarang 110-101 on the second day of the Indonesian Basketball League's first leg in Surabaya yesterday.

Customary laws need place in legal system

Customary laws need place in legal system JAKARTA (JP): Chief Justice Soerjono said yesterday that the legal system must not overlook the traditional and customary laws observed in rural areas as Indonesia pursues its program of national development.

Bus and taxi rents must be fixed: SPSI

Bus and taxi rents must be fixed: SPSI JAKARTA (JP): Apart from determining new fares for economy class buses and taxis, the government needs to stipulate the amount of rent drivers have to pay to their employers, an official of the All-Indonesia Workers Union Federation said yesterday.

Fiji seeks to promote trade with Indonesia

Fiji seeks to promote trade with Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Fiji Deputy Prime Minister Ratu Timoci Visikula, here for a three-day semi-official visit, is seeking ways to promote trade and cooperation with Indonesia.

Environment agency remain idle

Environment agency remain idle PEKANBARU, Riau: The provincial Environmental Impact Assessment Agency has yet to start work, three months after State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja inaugurated it with great fanfare, Antara reported yesterday.

Soebandrio not allowed to vote in 1997 election

Soebandrio not allowed to vote in 1997 election JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday slammed the door on the possibility of whether three recently released political prisoners would be allowed to vote in next year's general election.