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Seeded shuttlers beaten in Paris meet

Seeded shuttlers beaten in Paris meet PARIS (AFP): Scandinavia's men's and women's singles top seeds, Martin Lundgaard Hansen and Margit Borg, crashed out of the French Open badminton championships on Friday.

Jobe grabs Sempati title

Jobe grabs Sempati title JAKARTA (JP): A gusty wind did not trouble the steady play of American Brandt Jobe to win the US$250,000 Bali Sempati Open golf championship by two strokes at the Bali Golf and Country Club yesterday.

Rano Karno's 'Si Doel' a popular show

Rano Karno's 'Si Doel' a popular showText by T. Sima Gunawan, photos by Mulkan Salmona JAKARTA (JP): One of Indonesia's best actors, Rano Karno, didn't run out of words during his hour-long conversation with The Jakarta Post last weekend, except when asked what he does in his spare time.

Modernity harms Batuan school of painting

Modernity harms Batuan school of paintingBy Jean Couteau DENPASAR (JP): Among the schools of Balinese painting, the school of Batuan is renowned for its quality and creativity, the legacy of a long court tradition and of more recent modern changes.

Cooperation between film, TV industries

Cooperation between film, TV industries JAKARTA (JP): Pessimism is the general mood of those involved in the motion-picture industry, from actors and actresses, directors, producers and movie theater owners. Flourishing television stations are one reason behind this dark mood.

Taipei to take on RI in Davis Cup

Taipei to take on RI in Davis Cup JAKARTA (JP): Chinese Taipei will field its best four players against Indonesia at a Davis Cup play-off, slated for March 31 to April 2.Taipei's number one Lien Yu-hui, number two Chen Chih-jung, number three Chen Wei-ju and number four Tsai Chia-yen, together with...

AIDS-awareness campaign begins with the family

AIDS-awareness campaign begins with the family JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto launched a nationwide AIDS- awareness campaign yesterday, putting the onus on families to prevent, and fight against, the deadly disease."AIDS will damage the nation's strength.

More Singapore flags go up in smoke in Manila

More Singapore flags go up in smoke in ManilaBy Rene Pastor MANILA (Reuter): Filipinos torched thousands of Singaporean flags around Manila yesterday in a fresh wave of protests against the hanging just over a week ago by the island state of convicted double murderer Flor Contemplacion.

ADB's vice chief due here

ADB's vice chief due here JAKARTA (JP): The vice president of the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the eastern region, Peter H. Sullivan, is scheduled to arrive here tomorrow for a six-day visit.

250 aircraft to take part in Airshow '96

250 aircraft to take part in Airshow '96 JAKARTA (JP): Some 250 aircraft of various types, from Africa, Asia, Europe and America, will take part in the Indonesian Airshow '96, to be held at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport from June 22 through July 1, 1996.

Civil servants need bonus

Civil servants need bonusFrom RepublikaI would like appeal to the Government through Emil Salim, in his capacity as Chairman of the Committee of the 50th Anniversary of Indonesia's independence, and the House of Representatives, to explore the possibility of the Government giving an extra month's...

Solving problem with cool head

Solving problem with cool head I read with a sad heart the growing rift between two brothers, both members of ASEAN. I am so proud of ASEAN, because this is an organization based on brotherhood, love and understanding between the members and is mutually beneficial.

East Timor tribal leaders blast UN over talks

East Timor tribal leaders blast UN over talksBy Ridwan M. Sijabat and Yacob Herin DILI, East Timor (JP): Thirteen tribal chiefs and dozens of leaders of various East Timorese social and youth organizations, supported by about 4,000 people, held a political rally yesterday to reaffirm their...

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Youth Program 3:30 Sports: Dunhill League 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Karya Inovatif 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dianrana 8:05 TV Drama: Hati Yang Mendua 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film:...

Spratly row will not mar RP-China ties, envoy says

Spratly row will not mar RP-China ties, envoy says BEIJING (Reuter): Manila's dispute with China over the Spratly islands will take time to resolve but should not damage relations, Philippine Ambassador Romualdo Ong said yesterday.

Loan repayment rate up slightly

Loan repayment rate up slightly JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (the central bank) said yesterday that the collectibility rate of loans at state banks slightly increased to 81.37 percent as of last December from 80.55 percent as of last September, but was still well below an average of 87.

Ex-minister complains

Ex-minister complainsFrom RepublikaOn March 17, 1995, I booked four Parahiangan Train tickets (executive class) for Bandung, West Java. The ticket cost Rp 23,000 plus Rp 1500 for a booking fee and was to be used on Sunday, March 19 for the 5.30 p.m. train from Gambir, Jakarta.

'Cross-subsidies' for private colleges

'Cross-subsidies' for private colleges JAKARTA (JP): Wealthier private universities will soon be requested to help less-advanced ones as a way to check a perceived quality gap.These "cross-subsidies" are among the programs to be developed by the Consultative Forum for Private Universities, which...

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.

Japan's retailers want more goods from RI

Japan's retailers want more goods from RI JAKARTA (JP): A delegation of the Japanese Chain Stores Association (JCA) met with representatives of various associations here yesterday to sound out the possibility of importing more consumer goods from Indonesia.

Table tennis queen Rossy groomed for SEA Games

Table tennis queen Rossy groomed for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): A special training program has been prepared for Indonesian table tennis queen Rossy Pratiwi Dipoyanti, one of the country's most promising candidates for winning gold at the upcoming 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

'Weather forecasts not good enough'

'Weather forecasts not good enough' JAKARTA (JP): The accuracy of weather forecasts by the Agency for Meteorology and Geophysics is only between 70 and 85 percent, a cabinet minister acknowledged yesterday.

Manila, Singapore and ASEAN

Manila, Singapore and ASEAN The execution of the Filipino house maid Flor Contemplacion seems to have brought extended repercussions. We, who are watching the incident from afar and are unfamiliar with the details of the case, are unable to give any comment.

Golkar plans to sue Permadi

Golkar plans to sue Permadi JAKARTA (JP): The attacks on Permadi Satrio Wiwoho are coming harder and faster with Golkar leaders now announcing their plans to sue the psychic for slander."Just wait," Harmoko, chairman of the ruling political grouping, said in Semarang yesterday.

Texmaco's firms split stocks

Texmaco's firms split stocks JAKARTA (JP): Three listed subsidiaries of the Texmaco Group, PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa, PT Texmaco Jaya and PT Texmaco Perkasa Engineering, have all split their shares to improve the liquidity of their trading on the domestic exchanges.

Foreign, domestic firms to be treated equally

Foreign, domestic firms to be treated equally JAKARTA (JP): Both foreign and domestic investment companies in Indonesia will be governed by the same law when a new investment bill, currently being drafted by the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), is passed later this year.

Aceh ferry catches fire

Aceh ferry catches fire BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Fire destroyed an anchored ferry at the Lampu-uk Aceh Besar tourist resort Tuesday, causing a financial loss of more than Rp 300 million ($135,000) but no casualties, Antara reported yesterday.Hennie H.

Special attention urged for RI workers in Saudi

Special attention urged for RI workers in Saudi JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas yesterday instructed Indonesia's newly appointed Consul General to Jeddah, Anwar Yasin, to pay special attention to the plight of Indonesian workers in Saudi Arabia.

Artificial reefs provide hope for fishermen

Artificial reefs provide hope for fishermen JAKARTA (JP): There is still hope for fishermen, who rely on catches of reef fish, as the country's coral reefs rapidly vanish -- they can build artificial reefs.

Many parks change functions

Many parks change functions JAKARTA (JP): The head of West Jakarta's public parks office, Abuhair, said on Thursday that his office was having difficulty handling many of the city's resources because they were managed by other agencies.

Lontar collects $190,650 for three book projects

Lontar collects $190,650 for three book projects JAKARTA (JP): All noise subsided when the five musicians sounded their drums and three pairs of young women and men clad in traditional Riau garb -- red for the ladies and yellow for the men -- entered the hall, each hand holding a plate high above...

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 24, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,275 100 1,500 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 -50 2,500 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,225 0 ANEKA...

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.

Bintan to have 28 new hotels

Bintan to have 28 new hotels PEKANBARU, Riau: At least 28 four and five star-rated hotels will be built on the fast-growing Bintan island over the next ten years, a local tourism office said yesterday."In addition, 13 golf courses with 18 holes each will also be built to help promote tourism on the...

Arief Budiman to resign from Satya Wacana

Arief Budiman to resign from Satya Wacana SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Outspoken academic Arief Budiman is determined to quit the Satya Wacana Christian University even if he wins his legal battle against the college management over his dismissal.

Taiwanese leads at Bali Open

Taiwanese leads at Bali Open JAKARTA (JP): Lin Keng-chi of Chinese Taipei overcame the stinging heat and the tough field fired a blistering nine-under par-63 for a 202 and took over the lead after the third day of the US$250,000 Sempati Bali Open yesterday.

Girl's abduction still a mystery

Girl's abduction still a mystery JAKARTA (JP): Gambir police in Central Jakarta are still trying to ascertain the whereabouts of a three-and-half-year girl who is believed to have been abducted by an elderly woman on Monday.

More post boxes needed

More post boxes neededFrom KompasThe Vice President and the Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications recently said that people should develop a habit of writing letters. With respect to this, I would like to suggest that the authorities provide more post boxes in strategic places.

'Preman' given course on military discipline

'Preman' given course on military disciplineBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): A total of 569 hoodlums began a two-week training course on military discipline and skills yesterday, under the guidance of senior police, military and civil service personnel.

Indah Kiat's wood

Indah Kiat's wood I regret that your story headlined Severe wood shortage at Indah Kiat mill on page-9 in the March 24, 1995 issue had been written without rechecking the figures at our company.The story misquoted me regarding the harvestable area of Indah Kiat's timber estates.

She sings, acts and does the catwalk. She's a starlet

She sings, acts and does the catwalk. She's a starletBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): It's a typical slackers' day: 6 p.m. and you're sitting in front of the telly fixated by one of the many generic music video shows.

New bank syndicate to finance housing

New bank syndicate to finance housing JAKARTA (JP): Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN), Bank Papan Sejahtera (BPS) and Bank Dagang dan Industri (BDI) agreed yesterday to form a syndication to finance housing projects.

President's security get new chief

President's security get new chief JAKARTA (JP): Brig. Gen. Siradjuddin Paiyoi took charge yesterday of the military unit most responsible for the safety of President Soeharto.Siradjuddin became the commandant of the Presidential Security Force and takes over from Brig. Gen. Jasril Jacub.

Capital market bill soon

Capital market bill soon JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad is scheduled to submit a draft of the long-awaited law on capital markets to the House of Representatives (DPR) next Wednesday.

Factory probed over pollution

Factory probed over pollution PURWAKARTA, West Java: The environmental impact management agency (Bapedal) and national police headquarters are currently investigating alleged polluting activities by PT Inda Bharat Rayon (IBR), Antara reported.

New evidence in Oki's case

New evidence in Oki's case JAKARTA (JP): American police have found a car related to last year's triple murder in Los Angeles allegedly committed by Hernoko Dewantono, alias Oki, an Indonesian police officer said yesterday.Deputy Chief of National Police for Operational Affairs Maj. Gen.

Consumer group hails progressive car taxation

Consumer group hails progressive car taxation JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumer Protection Foundation has hailed the city administration's decision to implement a progressive car taxation system as of next month.

Container terminal project approved

Container terminal project approved JAKARTA (JP): The government has approved the construction of a terminal for shipping containers in Koja, North Jakarta.The project's chief, Sri Raharjo told Antara on Thursday that the letter of approval, issued on March 21, was signed by Coordinating Minister...

City slum areas reflect social gap: Soeharto

City slum areas reflect social gap: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that slum areas in the city are a reflection of the social gap in society and all people should work together to do away with those areas.

Vietnam plans to join ACP

Vietnam plans to join ACP HANOI (AFP): Vietnam is planning to become a member of the Association of Coffee Producers in an effort to help stabilize prices, a visiting Indonesian minister said yesterday.Trade Minister Satrio B.