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National soccer team spoils SEA Games campaign

National soccer team spoils SEA Games campaign JAKARTA (JP): A red card, two yellow cards, showers of plastic bottles and jeers marred a 2-0 warm-up win achieved by the national team over PSIS in Semarang, Central Java, on Saturday.

Forestry Ministry explains

Forestry Ministry explainsFrom NeracaWith reference to the question Do I need a permission to fell my own teak trees (Neraca, Nov. 11, 1995) we would like to clarify as follows:* As far as tree felling on Java island is concerned no special permission is required, particularly when teak trees are...

52 sailors die of ailments

52 sailors die of ailments MANILA (AFP): At least 52 Filipino sailors have died from various ailments and 200 were killed, missing or maimed in sea accidents in the nine months to September this year, a Philippine senator said yesterday.

Habibie faces tough competition in ICMI

Habibie faces tough competition in ICMI JAKARTA (JP): B.J. Habibie, the incumbent chairman of the influential Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals, or ICMI, will face stiff competition during the upcoming chairman elections.

Manila says peace talks with rebels must continue

Manila says peace talks with rebels must continue MANILA (AFP): Clashes between the army and Moslem rebels in the southern Philippines must not derail peace talks this month between the government and separatist leaders, Defense Secretary Renato de Villa said yesterday.

KPN offers its experience to Indonesia

KPN offers its experience to IndonesiaBy I. Christianto GRONINGEN, Netherlands (JP): With its wide experience as one of the leading telecommunications and postal service operators in the world, Koninklijke PTT Nederland/Royal PTT Nederland (KPN) offers assistance to Indonesia in training its human...

Quota hits Malaysia palm oil exports

Quota hits Malaysia palm oil exports KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian palm oil exports to China have been badly affected by the Chinese government's imposition of quotas and discriminatory import taxes on the commodity, a cabinet minister said Saturday.

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: East Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teaching:...

Sidewalk vendors

Sidewalk vendorsFrom KompasAfter demolishing the illegal homes in Kedoya, West Jakarta, I hope the West Jakarta mayoralty deal with the sidewalk vendors occupying the pavement along Jl. Kyai Tapa located in front of the Sumber Waras hospital.

Jakarta to have 'ambulance' bikes

Jakarta to have 'ambulance' bikesBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's roads will soon have paramedics on motorcycles in order to reduce the death rate of accident victims caused by traffic jams in the city.Dr.

APEC free trade plan needs private sector help

APEC free trade plan needs private sector helpBy Endy M. Bayuni OSAKA, Japan (JP): The success of APEC's plan to move towards a free trade zone in the Asia-Pacific hinges to a large extent on support from the private sector, Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Industry and Trade Hartarto said on...

Elite troops deployed in city to fight crime

Elite troops deployed in city to fight crime JAKARTA (JP): City police deployed on Saturday their elite mobile regiment force to hunt down hoodlum bosses in an effort to diminish increasing street crimes.

ASEAN spotlight turns to Bangkok

ASEAN spotlight turns to Bangkok BANGKOK: When the heads of government from the ASEAN countries meet in Bangkok from Dec. 14 to 15, it will be a milestone in the history of Thailand's foreign relations -- the first top-level gathering Thailand has hosted for ASEAN leaders.

Extortion and violence in Jakarta

Extortion and violence in Jakarta Cities in which social inequities prevail or where life is difficult and tough, such as New York, are vulnerable to crime. And in reverse, rampant crime can be taken as an indication that a city is beset with either one, or both of those problems.

Shaving is no longer man's monopoly

Shaving is no longer man's monopolyBy Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): Do men like women who shave their bodies? Most men prefer women who shave their armpits, but how about legs and arms?"I prefer women who have soft hairs on their legs and arms.

Felling teaks

Felling teaksFrom NeracaA relative of mine in Gerhaji village, Kuningan, West Java, asked me about a case concerning the cutting of teakwood. I was surprised to hear the story and I wished to know the regulation.My relative has a piece of land on which there are 60 teak trees.

Business council to get new home

Business council to get new home OSAKA, Japan (JP): The Philippines, who will chair the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum beginning next year, proposed on Saturday to host the secretariat of the group's business advisory council.

RI still important to Dutch

RI still important to DutchBy Mohammad Sadli The following is the reflection of a one-week visit to Holland for the conferment of an honorary doctorate, by the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, on Prof. Sumitro Djojohadikusumo, Indonesia's most senior and prominent economist.

Sharp increase in phone bill

Sharp increase in phone billFrom Bisnis IndonesiaMy handphone had not functioned since Sept. 20, 1995. If I tried to dial a certain number I had to do it through a specific number. I did that only to find that I had to contact Selindo to register again.Selindo made me leave my handphone with them.

Weekly Stock Exchange Review

Weekly Stock Exchange Review JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) remained weak amid foreign selling pressure across the board.The JSX Composite Index closed the week at 456.34, a drop of 18.25 points (3.8 percent) from the week's opening of 474.59.

S'pore, RI in repo deal

S'pore, RI in repo deal SINGAPORE (Reuter): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Bank of Indonesia have agreed to establish a repurchase agreement line, according to the Television Corporation of Singapore (TCS).

Chiang Mai ready to host SEA Games

Chiang Mai ready to host SEA GamesBy Robert Soelistyo CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): A smiling cat holding an umbrella will greet those arriving at Bangkok's Dong Muang International Airport for the 18th Southeast Asian Games next month.

Depok residents receive land certificates

Depok residents receive land certificates JAKARTA (JP): As many as 1,022 residents of Depok subdistrict on Saturday received land certificates processed through a newly introduced program, sponsored by the World Bank and the Australian government.

NAFTA, ASEAN discuss trade links

NAFTA, ASEAN discuss trade links OSAKA, Japan (Reuter): North America and Southeast Asia are discussing possible future linkages between their two regional free trade areas, United States Trade Representative Mickey Kantor said yesterday.

'ABRI not the sole violator of human rights'

'ABRI not the sole violator of human rights' JAKARTA (JP): Despite being a target of frequent foreign criticism, the Armed Forces (ABRI) is not the worse rights violator in Indonesia, say members of the National Commission on Human Rights.

RI, China, Japan announce action plans on free trade

RI, China, Japan announce action plans on free trade OSAKA, Japan (JP): Indonesia, along with Japan and China, took significant steps yesterday in their commitment to liberalize trade and investment within the Asia-Pacific region.

Argobromo trainadmirable

Argobromo trainadmirableFrom JayakartaI could not help feeling delighted over the convenience of traveling by the Argobromo express train from Jakarta to Surabaya and vice versa.Although the commuters have to pay a relatively higher price than for an ordinary executive train, the service you get is...

WIC to hold bazaar

WIC to hold bazaar JAKARTA (JP): The Women's International Club (WIC) Jakarta will hold a two-day charity bazaar at the Jakarta Convention Center from Nov. 29.Unlike the previous bazaars held by WIC, this year's bazaar will be in Betawi (indigenous Jakarta) style.

Developed nations win in biodiversity talks: NGOs

Developed nations win in biodiversity talks: NGOs JAKARTA (JP): Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) blamed the developed countries for various glitches in the just-concluded international talks on biodiversity.

RI doctoral students arrive in Australia

RI doctoral students arrive in Australia JAKARTA (JP): The first six of an eventual 145 Indonesian doctoral students have arrived in Australia to take part in a course at the University of Tasmania's School of Education.

Jasa Marga clarifies

Jasa Marga clarifiesFrom NeracaIn response to the frequent complaints from toll road users, we would like to clarify as follows:1. Toll road users are advised to check their change before driving on, just in case an administrative mistake occurs.2.

Last Wednesday a blue day for Rendra 'the peacock'

Last Wednesday a blue day for Rendra 'the peacock'By Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Rendra, whose poetry reading usually stuns his hundreds of fans, fell flat last Wednesday amid protests.Wednesday's show at the Graha Bakti Budaya auditorium in the Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Center that was marred...

Harley riders born to be wild... but not always violent

Harley riders born to be wild... but not always violentBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): The name Harley-Davidson is often associated with roughness, long hair, black leather jackets and violence. Well, that is quite understandable since those things are usually associated with the motorbikes in the...

More Malaysian booters banned for life

More Malaysian booters banned for life KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The football association of Malaysia's northern Kedah state has banned five players for life for match fixing as officials stepped up bids to clean up Malaysian soccer, news reports said yesterday.

Try closes second Istiqlal Festival

Try closes second Istiqlal Festival JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno closed the two-month long second Istiqlal Festival of Islamic Arts and Culture during an impressive ceremony at the Grand Istiqlal Mosque last night.

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: Hasanah Bangsa 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:...

Politics comes before economics at APEC meeting

Politics comes before economics at APEC meetingBy Endy M. Bayuni OSAKA, Japan (JP): Political and security issues come before economics at a gathering of the leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, although they are discussed on the sidelines, rather than in the forum proper.

Sarinah shopping center survives tough competition

Sarinah shopping center survives tough competitionBy Ahmed Kurnia Soeriawidjaja JAKARTA (JP): The Sarinah shopping center, a 14-story building on Jl. MH Thamrin in Central Jakarta, was a symbol of modernization and affluence when it was built in 1963.

Shopping malls turn into recreational sites

Shopping malls turn into recreational sites A few years ago, Jakarta experienced a mega-shopping mall boom. How is the situation today? Is it feasible to develop new shopping malls? The Jakarta Post looks into the issue. More stories on Page 7.By Rita A.

Roekmini dares to speak the truth

Roekmini dares to speak the truthBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): People with great spirit usually get upset when they retire, but not Brig. Gen. (ret.) Roekmini Koesoemo Astoeti.She has enjoyed greater freedom to speak up after retiring from the police force in 1993.

Balinese children dance for spiritual life, money

Balinese children dance for spiritual life, moneyText and photos by Intan Petersen DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Ni Luh is eight years old and very shy. It is 9 p.m. and the sleepy girl would have already been in bed if she didn't have to dance. She sits with her chin leaning on her hand.

Christie's auction opposed

Christie's auction opposed BANGKOK (DPA): A Thai princess who says she is heir to hundreds of royal letters to be auctioned by Christie's later this month has flown to London to try to stop the sale, news reports said yesterday.Christie's sale of autographed letters and manuscripts set for Nov.

Some shopping centers fail amid tight battle

Some shopping centers fail amid tight battle JAKARTA (JP): Many shopping centers have lagged behind the rapid growth in the Indonesian retail industry because they lack proper strategy and creativity.Some shopping centers, like Ratu Plaza and Aldiron Plaza in South Jakarta, and Menteng Plaza and...

Bold strategy needed to attract potential customers

Bold strategy needed to attract potential customersBy Rita A. Widiadana and Sri Wahyuni JAKARTA (JP): Shopping centers in Jakarta are racing to upgrade their appearances and services to draw more tenants and, most importantly, customers.

Big bikes fashionable among urbanities

Big bikes fashionable among urbanities JAKARTA (JP): Ten years ago Yusuf Chandra bought an old motorcycle from a scrap dealer for Rp 50,000 (US$22.80) and turned it into a precious vintage machine which is now worth more than Rp 50 million ($22,800).Yusuf is not a magician.

Indonesians like athletes' village

Indonesians like athletes' villageBy Robert Soelistyo CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): Seeing is believing. This saying expresses what the Indonesian team of sports officials visiting the athletes village for the Dec. 9 to Dec. 17, 18th Southeast Asian Games feel.

Col. Prabowo to head Kopassus special forces

Col. Prabowo to head Kopassus special forces JAKARTA (JP): Col. Prabowo Subianto, 43, will head Indonesia's special forces (Kopassus) next month to become the country's youngest general in the last decade.

Jakarta needs its billboards

Jakarta needs its billboardsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaJakarta has become less attractive ever since the city administration announced a 200 percent hike in taxes for billboards and name boards recently.Many owners have removed their billboards and name boards from high-rise buildings following the...

Wholesale centers still popular among visitors

Wholesale centers still popular among visitorsBy Imran Rusli JAKARTA (JP): Pasar Pagi has changed. Its image as a crowded, stifling, crummy, noisy and disorderly wholesale center has faded. Since officially occupying its new location on Jalan Raya Mangga Dua almost six years ago, Pasar Pagi has...

Not Baygon

Not Baygon This is to refer to your article The elusive ethics of Indonesian advertising written by T. Sima Gunawan which appeared on your newspaper on Sunday, Nov. 5.In this article, you stated that "A TV commercial for Baygon mosquito coils has a popular artist boasting that the product 'smells...