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Foundation and business

Foundation and businessFrom Bisnis IndonesiaRecently I noticed the advertisement of a particular foundation, which said that it has nothing to do with another foundation, despite the fact that their names are similar.

Russia applies to join APEC, TV report says

Russia applies to join APEC, TV report says SINGAPORE (Reuter); Russia has officially applied to join the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, Singapore state television reported yesterday.The report said Russia's deputy foreign minister Alexander Panov announced the move in an address...

BTN lacks long-term financing

BTN lacks long-term financing JAKARTA (JP): Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN), the state-owned bank specializing in housing credits, lacks long-term sources of financing to back up its lending activities.BTN's president, Widigdo Sukarman, said yesterday that the lack of long-term financing sources often...

Hotel Norbek's prejudicial policy

Hotel Norbek's prejudicial policyFrom Media IndonesiaOn Feb. 22, 1995, I accompanied a Canadian friend, who is a scholar, to Jalan Jaksa in Central Jakarta. He wanted to find a homestay close to the business center and also to meet new people.

Traders want 'Makassar' back

Traders want 'Makassar' back JAKARTA (JP): A group of prominent Bugis traders is calling on the government to restore the old name of the capital of South Sulawesi, Makassar, in place of its current name Ujungpandang.

PDI officials upset by congress' cancellation

PDI officials upset by congress' cancellation JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of the Indonesian Democratic Party were furious yesterday at the East Java government's policy to cancel the party's local congress, scheduled for Monday, for security reasons.

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.

Indonesian athletes face challenging times ahead

Indonesian athletes face challenging times ahead JAKARTA (JP): With two major sporting events drawing near, Indonesian athletes are faced with a quandary. Both the Asian Track and Field Championships, which will take place at home in September, and December's 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang...

South Jakarta to have pedestrian mall

South Jakarta to have pedestrian mall JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has given a green light to the construction of a two-kilometer pedestrian mall connecting Jl. Jend. Sudirman and Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said as part of its efforts to boost tourism in the capital.

ASEAN sets out to plot security

ASEAN sets out to plot security SINGAPORE (AFP): Top officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday set out to plot a framework to enhance regional security, and discuss dates for a summit of Asian and European leaders.

Legalization of birth certificate

Legalization of birth certificate My daughter, who studies in Groningen in the Netherlands, asked me to arrange the legalization of her birth certificate by the Ministries of Justice and Foreign Affairs, and the Dutch Embassy in Jakarta.

Mark Baldwin's to spice up the Jakarta dance scene

Mark Baldwin's to spice up the Jakarta dance sceneBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Distinctively whimsical compositions characterize the Mark Baldwin dance company. The company's repertoire, to be performed at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta tonight and tomorrow evening, will consist of four dances.

Standing on one's own foot

Standing on one's own foot JAKARTA (JP): Semarang is once again hoping to make into the record books with its contest to see who can stand on one foot the longest.Jaya Suprana, the chairman of the Indonesian Museum of Records, said the contest will be held on March 25 at the Simpang Lima shopping...

Hundreds protest Bintang's firing

Hundreds protest Bintang's firing SURAKARTA, Central Java: Hundreds of supporters of the United Development Party (PPP) demonstrated their disgust Thursday of the planned dismissal of outspoken legislator Sri Bintang Pamungkas.

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:...

Hermawan beats Ardy, Mia makes it to semifinals

Hermawan beats Ardy, Mia makes it to semifinals BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuter): Second seed Ardy Wiranata, badly troubled by cramp at the end of the match, was thrashed 15-12, 15-7 by fellow-Indonesian Hermawan Susanto in the All-England badminton quarterfinals on Thursday.

Pardoning political prisoners

Pardoning political prisoners In a discussion at the Universitas 17 Augustus in Surabaya recently, Dr. Roeslan Abdulgani suggested that the government consider granting amnesties to political prisoners who are still in prison, particularly those who of advanced age, as a symbol of the 50th...

Trakindo gets loan

Trakindo gets loan JAKARTA (JP): A syndicate of Singapore-based banks have agreed to provide a US$20 million loan to PT Trakindo Utama, the Indonesian dealer for Caterpillar heavy equipment.The loan facility, signed here this week, was arranged by Singapore branches of Barclays Bank Plc.

RP capital mart gets aid

RP capital mart gets aid MANILA (AFP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding to lend up to US$150 million to the Philippines for a capital market development program.

Sempati plane skids in Kendari

Sempati plane skids in Kendari JAKARTA: A Fokker-100 belonging to PT Sempati Airlines with 80 people aboard skidded off the runway at the Monginsidi Airport, Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi yesterday, the company said.No one was injured in the 2 p.m.

Telephone repairs in E. Jakarta

Telephone repairs in E. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The state telecommunications company PT Telkom's East Jakarta office announced yesterday that repairs being done at its telephone exchange in Rawamangun is affecting the operation of 300 telephones in the area.

Mrs. Try open Arrahman school building

Mrs. Try open Arrahman school building JAKARTA (JP): Mrs. Tuty Sutrisno, wife of the vice president, inaugurated the operation of Arrahman school building at the Sitanala leper hospital in Tangerang on Thursday.The two-story building, which was constructed at a cost of Rp 501.

NU-PDI alliance -- real or superficial?

NU-PDI alliance -- real or superficial?By Wisnu Pramudya JAKARTA (JP): The Nahdlatul Ulama and Indonesian Democratic Party may be worlds apart ideologically, but it seems that an entente between the two could be possible.

Sempati thinks twice before buying N-250s

Sempati thinks twice before buying N-250s JAKARTA (JP): Sempati Air, the biggest private scheduled airline in Indonesia, will reconsider its plan to procure N-250 planes from PT IPTN because the aircraft manufacturer in Bandung has never announced a fixed price for the planes.

Dam to be built in Ragunan zoo

Dam to be built in Ragunan zoo JAKARTA (JP): The Ragunan Zoo Authority will build a dam at the zoo complex in a bid to help secure an adequate supply of water.Helmy AR Shuhyab, a member of the City Council, told Antara on Thursday that the dam project will be built on a plot of land covering seven...

Wismoyo to tour East Timor

Wismoyo to tour East Timor JAKARTA (JP): The new chairman of the National Sports Council (KONI), Wismoyo Arismunandar, will make his first trip to East Timor next week, where he is scheduled to meet local sports figures and swear in a number of new sport officials.

R and D vital to industry, official says

R and D vital to industry, official saysBy Prapti Widinugraheni MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Indonesia still has a long way to go while before its industrialists are fully aware of the need for research and development programs, a senior government official says.

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.

Six arrested for attacking bus

Six arrested for attacking bus BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Police have arrested six of about 15 people who attacked passengers of a minibus. One person was killed during the attack and several others injured.Lampung police chief Col.

Polaroid Image Transfer in photography

Polaroid Image Transfer in photographyBy Deborah Cameron JAKARTA (JP): A canal of pale brown water surges past two distinct scenes -- the chaos of a market bus stop just before the rain and the elegance of a bare, white-walled gallery and its habitues. An image of clamor within sight of calm.

Five witnesses testify at UNAS students' trial

Five witnesses testify at UNAS students' trial JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court heard testimonies from five witnesses in the trial of six of the 12 National University students accused of destroying campus property and assaulting members of the student regiment on Oct. 18 last year.

RI doubts revival of U.S. military training aid

RI doubts revival of U.S. military training aid JAKARTA (JP): A senior defense official yesterday welcomed the gesture by a high ranking officer of the United States to revive the military training aid program for Indonesia, although he cast doubt on the probability given the sentiments in the U.S.

Top amateur boxers get cash bonuses

Top amateur boxers get cash bonuses JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian amateur boxing association (Pertina) will award cash bonuses to six national boxers for excellent performances in their last three outings.

Human rights commission supports war against hoodlums

Human rights commission supports war against hoodlums JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights has thrown its weight behind the nationwide operation against street hoodlums, saying that the campaign is well-intentioned and properly implemented.

Is Laos a battery for Thailand?

Is Laos a battery for Thailand?By Malee Traisawasdichai BANGKOK: "If a country does not have too many options to earn money, except exporting electricity, should it not export it?"This remark was made by one of the World Bank's senior officials, concerning the development policy of Laos.

Jakarta sends 37,116 to Mecca

Jakarta sends 37,116 to Mecca JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta will send 37,116 haj pilgrims, whose transportation to Mecca will start early next month, Soenarjudardji, head of the City Haj Pilgrim Management Office, said yesterday.

March 11 order

March 11 orderFrom Media IndonesiaThe March 11 Order (Super Semar) is remembered every year and for the past few years, some people have been observing the anniversary of the document privately. The crucial question now is: Where is the original document? No one knows, for certain, of its...

Australian military keen on IPTN plane

Australian military keen on IPTN plane JAKARTA (JP): The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is considering buying Indonesian-made CN 235 planes to replace its squadron of aging light transport aircraft, the Antara news agency reported yesterday.RAAF Chief of Staff Air Marshal L.B.

Former Muhammadiyah leader dies

Former Muhammadiyah leader dies JAKARTA (JP): Abdur Rozak Fachruddin, for 22 years the leader of the Muhammadiyah, the country's largest socio-educational organization, died in Jakarta yesterday from a long bout with several illnesses.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 17, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume -------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,700 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,200 25 108,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA...

Soeharto approved Bambang's removal

Soeharto approved Bambang's removal JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has formalized the dismissal by the ruling political group, Golkar, of its legislator Bambang Warih Koesoema from the House of Representatives (DPR).

Firm expects Rp 25.9b from parking sector

Firm expects Rp 25.9b from parking sector JAKARTA (JP): The management of PT Ikabina Karya Sukses, a private company, claims that their proposed prize-parking system would contribute Rp 25.9 billion (US$11.77 million) to the city administration every year if approved.The company's vice president, M.

Travel agents warned

Travel agents warned JAKARTA (JP): The government is threatening to cancel the licenses of more than 700 travel agents in Indonesia for limiting their operations to the sale of airline tickets, an official says.

Aussie regains lead at Indonesia Open

Aussie regains lead at Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): Australia's Don Fardon regained the lead he lost to American Hale Irwin on Wednesday. He came out as the sole leader by a stroke going into the final round of the Sampoerna Indonesia Open yesterday, after scoring a total of 8-under par- 208.

Dili to host Golden Gloves

Dili to host Golden Gloves JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian amateur boxing association (Pertina) has confirmed that Dili, the capital of East Timor, will play host to the Golden Gloves national championships ater this year.Carlos M.

Journalist association members detained

Journalist association members detained JAKARTA (JP): City police have detained for questioning five members of the Alliance of Independent Journalists for the alleged production, distribution and marketing of an unlicensed publication.

Legislators back RI's proposal for peace in Bosnia

Legislators back RI's proposal for peace in BosniaBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Legislators and experts here are backing Indonesia's recent move to facilitate a peaceful end to the conflict in the former Yugoslavia, despite an undertone of pessimism and doubts about the likelihood of...

Flood triggers gridlock

Flood triggers gridlock SEMARANG, Central Java: Widespread flooding just west of here stopped traffic on the Semarang-Jakarta highway for six hours yesterday, forming an eight-kilometer queue of immobile vehicles.

Regard for our language

Regard for our language The adoption of and adherence to one national language is one of the founding principles of the Republic of Indonesia. Since well before the declaration of independence, dedicated patriots have worked tirelessly to spread and improve the use of Bahasa Indonesia, which is one...

Feminists divided over 'disclosure'

Feminists divided over 'disclosure'By Santi WE Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian women's activists are divided in their opinion about the portrayal of a woman sexually harassing a male subordinate in the blockbuster film Disclosure.