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High interest rates

High interest rates Indonesian businessmen who complain about the persistently high costs of bank loans should not expect any significant drops in the domestic credit interest rates in the near future. All monetary indicators and the ongoing internal consolidation at most banks rule out any...

Military warns public on religious fanaticism

Military warns public on religious fanaticism JAKARTA (JP): The military claim last week's communal disturbance in the Pekalongan, Central Java, follows a pattern of exploitation of politically sensitive racial, ethnic and religious differences found in earlier riots.

New Masyumi founders establish presidium

New Masyumi founders establish presidium JAKARTA (JP): The new Masyumi, a newly-established Moslem organization which has announced its intention to turn itself into a political party some day, has established a presidium led by its two leading founders.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Saber Rider and The Starr Sheriff 3:05 Children's Program: Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: The Crystal Maze 4:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Technology 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: Timor Timur 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Defense and Security:...

Ramos hopeful of peace settlement with Moslems

Ramos hopeful of peace settlement with Moslems MANILA (Reuters): President Fidel Ramos said yesterday on the eve of talks with Moro rebels that his government was optimistic of reaching a peace agreement ending a 23-year revolt for Moslem self-rule in the southern Philippines.

Trains change routes

Trains change routes PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Train services from Cilacap, Central Java, to Jakarta via Bandung, West Java, have to be rerouted due to a recent landslide in Ngamprah near Bandung.Singgih Abadi, head of the Purwokerto office of the state railway company Perumka, said on Saturday...

General sees more independent court

General sees more independent court BUKITTINGGI, West Sumatra (JP): A high ranking officer of the Armed Forces said last week's victory by Tempo magazine in its legal battle against the government is a sign of the growing strength of the Indonesian courts of law.

Myanmar faces democracy test

Myanmar faces democracy test YANGON (Reuter): Myanmar's battered and repressed democracy movement faces a key test this week with the reconvening of a military-sponsored convention to draft a new constitution, diplomats said.

Iskandar Muda Airport opens

Iskandar Muda Airport opens BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto inaugurated on Saturday the Iskandar Muda International Airport, previously known as the Blang Bintang Airport.

Prince Aga Khan presents awards for architecture

Prince Aga Khan presents awards for architectureBy Harry Bhaskara SURAKARTA, Central Java, (JP): Prince Karim Aga Khan presented the Aga Khan Awards for Architecture to representatives of 12 winners in a ceremony at the Susuhunan Palace here on Saturday evening.

Govt turns to private sector for 'link and match'

Govt turns to private sector for 'link and match' JAKARTA (JP): The government has again called on employers to participate in its efforts to match school education with the requirements of industry, offering companies tax cuts and other incentives in exchange for their involvement.

Surjadi vows low fee for new ID card

Surjadi vows low fee for new ID card JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has promised that residents will not have to pay dearly for new ID cards in response to reports card fees would be raised to Rp 3,000.

Haryanto faces Swede in badminton GP finals

Haryanto faces Swede in badminton GP finals SINGAPORE (AFP): World badminton champion Haryanto Arbi of Indonesia will face Jens Olsson of Sweden in the first round of the US$325,000 World Grand Prix finals which start here on Wednesday.

Land for cemetery disputed

Land for cemetery disputed JAKARTA (JP): A City Council faction has urged the governor to settle the dispute over a 16-hectare plot which was earmarked to become a cemetery in Kapuk Muara, West Jakarta.

City Councilors oppose roads on Pramuka island

City Councilors oppose roads on Pramuka island JAKARTA (JP): City councilors oppose the administration's plan to build concrete roads on Pramuka island in the Seribu Islands off North Jakarta because the project could damage the environment.

Marissa Haque: Actress, producer, lawyer

Marissa Haque: Actress, producer, lawyerBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA(JP): Don't mess around with Marissa.At 33, Marissa Haque Fawzi is more than a famous model and film actress, she is a lawyer and the president of the Rana Artha Mulia production house.

'Sinetron' and the television industry

'Sinetron' and the television industryBy Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): Sinetron, the Indonesian acronym for sinema electronik which includes television dramas and mini-series, debuted in Indonesia in 1980.The term is often misused to encompass non-cinematic TV programs like situation comedies.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 7:00 a.m. Morning News 7:30 Healthy and Fit with Berty Tilarso 7:40 TV Series: Space Keteers 8:05 Pariwisata Program 8:35 Children Stories 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Indonesian Music: Album Kita 10:45 Youth Program: Temu Remaja 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang Ke...

Big-game hunters pay to conserve wildlife

Big-game hunters pay to conserve wildlifeBy Megan Lewis BIRCHENOUGH, Zimbabwe (Reuter): Safari hunters are paying fat fees for the privilege of killing African big game under a unique plan to ensure the species' long-term survival.

Agung Rai Museum: A wealth of Balinese culture

Agung Rai Museum: A wealth of Balinese cultureBy Benito Lopulalan UBUD, Bali (JP): Some people follow their dreams. Others discover, or invent dreams in order to have a fulfilling life. Bali's artists are fortunate to have someone with a strong determination to make their dreams come true.

Hurrah for the salesmen

Hurrah for the salesmen JAKARTA (JP): Parties are usually laid back, where liquor and gossip flow freely. Somehow, this party was stuck.Luckily, Samur, the spark, joined us at this point."Oh, It is about salesmen, is it?"Samur was an old saw, the "Don't ask, he will tell" type.

Telephone bill payment

Telephone bill paymentFrom KompasDue to our busy schedule, we only managed to pay our telephone bill on Nov. 20. Unfortunately, there were some problems with the computer system at the Cikini branch of Bank Ekspor Impor that day.

Fahlan retains WBF title

Fahlan retains WBF title BANGKOK (AFP): World Boxing Federation (WBF) Thai flyweight champion Fahlan Sakkhririn retained his title here yesterday, defeating No. 9 Mexican contender Jose "Ray" Ramirez on a unanimous points decision.

A showing of Australian fashion

A showing of Australian fashionBy Veronica Soediro JAKARTA (JP): It was a perfect setting. Beautiful paintings by Donald Friend, an Australian artist spellbound by Balinese culture, were displayed around the residence of the Australian ambassador on Jl. Teuku Umar in Central Jakarta.

Aga Khan Award for airport presented

Aga Khan Award for airport presentedBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): This past week, the attention of observers of architecture of the Islamic world has been centered on Indonesia.The Aga Khan Award for Architecture was presented in the Kraton of Surakarta, in Solo, Central Java last night.

Restore teachers' dignity, Soeharto tells the nation

Restore teachers' dignity, Soeharto tells the nation SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): President Soeharto urged the nation yesterday to restore the respect and dignity that teachers once commanded in society.

'Sinetron' popular despite cynical view

'Sinetron' popular despite cynical viewBy Rita A. Widiadana Some love it, others call it garbage. The fact is, Indonesian sinetrons have been able to capture large TV audiences, both here and in several neighboring countries.

John Senden claims his second title despite poor shots

John Senden claims his second title despite poor shots JAKARTA (JP): Overnight leader John Senden of Australia ended his three-day performance at the US$250,000 Tugu Pratama PGA Asian Tour with shaky golf yesterday, but this did not stop him from claiming his second career title.

Ratings crucial to stations' incomes

Ratings crucial to stations' incomes JAKARTA (JP): Yuli Ismartono, the public relations manager of private television station SCTV, said that ratings are very important in television.Ratings, she said, influence a TV station's income from commercials. A top-rated program draws heaps of commercials.

'Sinetron' can be high-quality works

'Sinetron' can be high-quality worksBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): A sinetron television drama can be as artistic as a wide-screen film if it is properly made by talented film makers, insisted noted playwright and film director Nano Riantiarno.

Guess What?

Guess What? Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat could not hide his fascination during the opening of the Karya Prajurit painting exhibition last Saturday. He inspected each painting meticulously."The paintings really show that they are created by soldiers. The lines are steady and clear.

Teater Koma stages 'Semar Gugat'

Teater Koma stages 'Semar Gugat' JAKARTA (JP): Not to be deterred by the previous bannings of its works, Teater Koma is currently staging its 78th production titled Semar Gugat at the Graha Bhakti Budaya in the Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) Arts Center.

Women have mixed opinions of television dramas

Women have mixed opinions of television dramasBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): When you tune in to a sinetron, do you like what you see?Not State Minister of Women's Roles Mien Sugandhi, who publicly declared her disdain for the mini-series' portrayals of women.

Competition help local designers gain name

Competition help local designers gain nameBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): A satellite dish, a rattan mat and a plastic web: household appliances or the latest fashions?Both, according to the finalists of the Concours International de Jeunes Createurs de Mode, to be held in Paris in December.

Australia, Indonesia, modernity and breastfeeding

Australia, Indonesia, modernity and breastfeedingBy Alison and Rob Goodfellow NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia (JP): In the past, many people innocently believed that among the blessings of modern science was a recipe for infant formula so close to mother's milk that the two were almost indistinguishable.

Guess What?

Guess What? Call it a marvel, but between Nov. 17 and Nov. 20 three Indonesian generals opened three painting exhibitions.Maj. Gen. (ret.) Syaukat Banjaransari was first when he opened the Kilas Memori Dalam Swara Warna (Retrospective in Colors) painting exhibition by Dadang MA and Jono Sugiartono.

Biodiversity convention recognizes aboriginals

Biodiversity convention recognizes aboriginalsBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): It was a perfect tourism photo opportunity. On the first day of the recently-concluded international convention on biodiversity, a group of scantily-clad Mentawai dancers performed for a captive audience in the...

Indonesian League kicks off today

Indonesian League kicks off today JAKARTA (JP): Mitra Surabaya and Persipura Jayapura will lock horns at the Gelora 10 November stadium in Surabaya, East Java today to mark the kick-off of the Indonesian soccer league championship new season.

Nationalist group concerns national integrity

Nationalist group concerns national integrity One of the new organizations has come to life in recent weeks is the National Brotherhood Foundation or YKPK whose rank and file reflect the pluralistic Indonesian society. The Jakarta Post talks to Lt. Gen.

Writting contest results announced

Writting contest results announced JAKARTA (JP): Nulie Komerita, a high school student of SMA I, Jakarta, is the winner of the sixth annual writing competition held in celebrating the United Nations Day.

Monetary tools may not prevent overheating

Monetary tools may not prevent overheating JAKARTA (JP): Existing monetary instruments are no longer effective in dealing with economic overheating because of the interdependence between the country's economy and world financial centers.

Barclays arm to link with Niaga Securities

Barclays arm to link with Niaga Securities JAKARTA (JP): BZW, an investment banking arm of Barclays Bank Plc. of Britain, will acquire a stake in Niaga Securities, a subsidiary of Bank Niaga, under an agreement to be signed here on Tuesday.

New Lancer may appear soon

New Lancer may appear soon Mitsubishi has launched its new Lancer in Japan but Indonesian buyers will have to wait for some time before it becomes available.According to Mitsubishi executives at the Tokyo Motor Show, where the car was unveiled, the new range will not be on sale in Jakarta for many...

Defendants admit to plagiarism role

Defendants admit to plagiarism role JAKARTA (JP): The businessman being tried for plagiarizing a hydraulic analysis admitted in court yesterday that his office spent Rp 800 million to get the falsified analysis report.

Village chief election

Village chief electionFrom JayakartaAs we know, in the election of a village chief, some of the candidates often resort to malpractice, like bribery, finding a backer, or even intimidation.Some of the elected candidates were known to have been using fake certificates.

Duren Village and deception

Duren Village and deceptionFrom MerdekaIn September, 1994, I bought a house through a five-year credit plan with Bank Bali. I chose the Duren Village housing complex located in Ciledug, Tangerang, West Java.

OPEC cartel facing tough times

OPEC cartel facing tough timesBy Karen Matusic VIENNA (Reuter): In a hi-tech and electronic global marketplace for oil, the OPEC cartel worries about becoming an anachronism.Low prices compelled the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries at a Vienna conference this week to freeze its...

Church Services

Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.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.

Senden extends lead in Tugu Pratama PGA

Senden extends lead in Tugu Pratama PGA JAKARTA (JP): Australian John Senden extended his lead by seven shots for a 201 after the third round of the US$250,000 Tugu Pratama PGA Asian Tour at the Bumi Serpong Damai near here.

Taxi charge system on its way in Indonesia

Taxi charge system on its way in IndonesiaBy Russell Williamson Indonesia may have its first taxi charge card system in place before 1997 following the formation of Cabcharge Asia in Singapore.Cabcharge Asia Pte Ltd is a joint venture between the Australian taxi charge card firm, Cabcharge...