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What people think and say about models

What people think and say about models JAKARTA (JP): Public perceptions of models and their world abound, from the almost slavish regard for the daily goings-on of Claudia, Naomi, and Christy, to a dismissive view of them as vapid clothes horses.

Book tells histories of Chinese immigrants

Book tells histories of Chinese immigrants Sojourners and Settlers, Histories of Southeast Asia and the Chinese Edited by Anthony Reid Allen and Unwin Pty Ltd, Australia, 1996 232 pages ISBN-1 86373 990 4 JAKARTA (JP): When Jennifer Cushman died in 1989 at an early age, her friends took two steps...

TV ads open door to offbeat looks

TV ads open door to offbeat looks JAKARTA (JP): The catwalk is not so narrow as to be restricted only to people who are blessed with beauty. The road to stardom and glamour is still wide open to average people.

Fishy accessories are tipping the scales

Fishy accessories are tipping the scalesText and photos by Gin Kurniawan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Waste can be made into things of value. This is what the Dian Desa, a self-supporting institute in Yogyakarta is doing.

RI holds up in Asian badminton

RI holds up in Asian badminton MANILA, Philippines (AP): Top seed Xia Xuanze of China overwhelmed Chun Sae-do of South Korea 15-8, 15-2 yesterday to advance into the round of 16 in the boys singles competition in the first Asian Junior Badminton Championship.

Bambang's consortium to pay Summa's debts

Bambang's consortium to pay Summa's debts JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's son, Bambang Trihatmodjo and Johannes B. Kotjo the likely new owners of the assets of the defunct Bank Summa issued a joint statement that they would repay the Bank's outstanding debts within two months.

Telkom promises faster foolproof vote counting

Telkom promises faster foolproof vote counting JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned PT Telkom has invested Rp 2.1 billion ($875,000) in a facility that promises to speed up the tallying of votes in next month's general election.

Reasons sought for priest's travel ban

Reasons sought for priest's travel ban JAKARTA (JP): The lawyer of a Jesuit Catholic Priest, recently banned from traveling abroad, would seek an explanation on the restriction in a meeting with Armed Forces chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung Monday.Lawyer Luhut M.P.

Political obstacles curb energy reforms: Expert

Political obstacles curb energy reforms: Expert SINGAPORE (Reuter): The pace of deregulation of the oil markets in many Asian countries has slowed in the face of social and political obstacles and rising crude prices, a leading American energy expert said yesterday.

Save the green turtle

Save the green turtle KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Kupang Regent Lt. Col. S.K. Lerik released four adult green turtles and 16 baby turtles in the Kupang Bay yesterday, marking the launch of a campaign to save the endangered species, Antara reported.

Computer used in RP 7b BI fraud: Witness

Computer used in RP 7b BI fraud: Witness JAKARTA (JP): A former Bank Indonesia employee testifying in a Rp 7 billion (US$2.9 million) bank fraud trial said his computer was used to enter fake data into the bank's file.Witness St.

Delay membership: ASEAN founder

Delay membership: ASEAN founder BANGKOK (AP): One of the key founders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has urged that the admission of three new members -- Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar -- be delayed.

Justice Adi to turn 65 and retire on May 1

Justice Adi to turn 65 and retire on May 1 JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Chief Justice Adi Andojo, known for blowing the whistle on alleged collusion at the Supreme Court, will retire on May 1.Adi will turn 65 years old on that day, the mandatory retirement age, and will be honorably dismissed.

China optimistic on solving sea dispute

China optimistic on solving sea dispute BEIJING (AFP): Beijing's foreign ministry yesterday voiced optimism that China would be able to resolve a maritime dispute with Vietnam, and announced plans for a vice-ministerial meeting on the issue next week.

Nine taxes may be left after new tax law is effective

Nine taxes may be left after new tax law is effective JAKARTA (JP): Nine of the 14 city taxes are likely to remain after the new bill on taxes and levies becomes effective on Jan. 1 next year, a councilor said.The head of the City Council's Commission C on financial affairs, Helmy A.R.

RP navy detains fishing boats

RP navy detains fishing boats ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): The Philippine navy detained four Malaysian fishing boats for poaching and dynamite fishing in waters off the southern province of Tawi-Tawi, officials said yesterday.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Parkroyal Ancol, Jl. Lodan Timur No. 7, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, North Jakarta: - Jungles Restaurant; Pasar Malam, Keroncong and Kecapi Suling, Friday, 6 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., Dixie Band, Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., Trio Band, Sunday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. - No.

Discussion on manpower bill delayed

Discussion on manpower bill delayed JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to postpone parliamentary debate over the controversial manpower bill, which has been widely criticized for allegedly curtailing workers' rights. Insufficient time has been cited as an excuse.

Councilors to Jerusalem

Councilors to Jerusalem SURABAYA: The East Java provincial government has endorsed twelve Christian councilors to go on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, an unusual decision that may be considered controversial.

Army college produces 'visionary' leaders

Army college produces 'visionary' leaders JAKARTA (Antara): What does a staff and command school mean to an army officer? A lot, if he vies for stars on his shoulders.The Bandung-based Army Staff and Command School (SESKOAD) has served the nation well beyond simply turning out generals.

Retired generals urge valuation of dual role

Retired generals urge valuation of dual role BANDUNG (JP): Two prominent retired Army generals suggested yesterday that the Armed Forces (ABRI) evaluate its "dual-role" doctrine in order to accommodate contemporary social and political developments.Solichin G.P.

NGOs propose institution to handle public complaints

NGOs propose institution to handle public complaints JAKARTA (JP): Local non-governmental organizations proposed yesterday an institution in charge of handling public complaints on environmental problems.

Ganja plants discovered

Ganja plants discovered BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Police in Banda Aceh have arrested 13 people believed to be members of a syndicate which operates huge marijuana plantations in the province, Antara reported yesterday.

CFC to open 60 outlets this year

CFC to open 60 outlets this year JAKARTA (JP): California Fried Chicken (CFC), a local fast food chain owned by PT Putra Sejahtera Pioneerindo (PSP Group), plans to open about 60 outlets this year with small entrepreneurs.

No fare hikes of city buses yet

No fare hikes of city buses yet JAKARTA (JP): The government will not raise city bus fares, at least not until after next year's General Assembly, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said."After that it's up to the new minister," Haryanto said after meeting President Soeharto at Merdeka...

Growth and democracy can go hand-in-hand

Growth and democracy can go hand-in-hand A recent report from the World Bank describes India and Pakistan -- together with Indonesia and seven other countries, including China -- as emerging global economic giants.

Cuba to open embassy in KL

Cuba to open embassy in KL KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Cuba will open an embassy in Malaysia, the government said yesterday.Foreign Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi made the announcement after a meeting with his Cuban counterpart, Roberto Robaina Gonzales, who is on a five-day visit to Malaysia, according to...

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film 3:10 Culture Program: Lingkar Budaya 3:35 Tour and Travel: Wisata Nasional 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:25 Variety Show 5:30 TV Series: A Writer's Exchange 5:55 Music 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...

Five people injured in toll road collisions

Five people injured in toll road collisions JAKARTA (JP): Seven collisions involving at least 14 cars occurred on Jagorawi toll road yesterday, injuring four men and a woman.Muhamad Abri, an officer of the state-owned toll road operator PT Jasa Marga, said all seven collisions happened between...

Anti-Zionist task force to go ahead

Anti-Zionist task force to go ahead JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Committee for World Moslem Solidarity (KISDI) has started recruiting students and interested Moslems to join an anti-Zionist task force.Deputy chairman Ahmad Sumargono said yesterday the task force is expected to begin after the May...

RI's LSWR allocation

RI's LSWR allocation SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia's state-owned oil company Pertamina has allocated an additional 700,000 barrels of low sulfur waxy residue (LSWR) to its affiliates for April loading, industry sources said yesterday.

Internal dispute not to affect PDI poll vote

Internal dispute not to affect PDI poll vote JAKARTA (JP): The government will not let the continuing conflict in the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) affect the party's performance in the May 29 election, an observer said yesterday.

Youth contest tomorrow

Youth contest tomorrow JAKARTA (JP): A competition for young people called Gelar Remaja Abad 21, will be staged at the National Monument Park (Monas), Central Jakarta tomorrow from 9 p.m.According to a statement from the Yayasan Model Muda (Youth Model Association), about 53 senor high schools and...

Pro-Golkar Moslem preachers in hiding after riots

Pro-Golkar Moslem preachers in hiding after riots SEMARANG (JP): More than a dozen pro-Golkar Moslem preachers taking refuge at government officials' residences in the wake of the recent political violence are afraid to return home for safety reasons, an official said yesterday.

JSX suspends Multibreeder trading

JSX suspends Multibreeder trading JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) suspended the trading of Multibreeder Adirama Indonesia shares in the morning session at around 11.20 before it was resumed at 15.30 yesterday.

Shares buy back

Shares buy back We would like to correct an article published in The Jakarta Post on Thursday, April 10, 1997, which headline reads: INCO to buy back shares in bid to boost share price.While we state that the above title is incorrect, the President Director and CEO of PT INCO, Mr.

Biography of freedom fighters

Biography of freedom fightersFrom MerdekaI would like to propose that the government publish biographies of freedom fighters like H.O.S. Cokroaminoto and before him Wahidin Sudiro Husodo, through the ministry of education and culture, considering their invaluable achievements.

Premium Sri Lankan tea believed to boost libido

Premium Sri Lankan tea believed to boost libidoBy Amal Jayasinghe COLOMBO (AFP): A master taster at one of Sri Lanka's famed tea firms slurps a spoonful brewed from a prized sample and spits it out in distaste.

PT Nusamba will quit Busang if there is no gold

PT Nusamba will quit Busang if there is no gold JAKARTA (JP): The minister of mines and energy, Ida Bagus Sudjana, said yesterday the government would wait for the results of an independent audit of the Busang gold site in East Kalimantan before deciding the next course of action.

PSSI denies treating Yemeni team badly

PSSI denies treating Yemeni team badly JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) said yesterday that it had not treated the visiting Yemeni team badly, despite a complaint by a Yemeni soccer official.

PT Astra welcomes competitor

PT Astra welcomes competitor JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's largest automaker PT Astra International yesterday welcomed PT Timor Putra National's plan to introduce a new four-wheel drive automotive series next year.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 11, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 21,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,050 25 387,500...

Six people questioned over fatal shooting of policeman

Six people questioned over fatal shooting of policeman JAKARTA (JP): More than six people have been questioned over the fatal shooting of North Jakarta Policeman Sofjan Sani by East Jakarta Police last week.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.

Halla to expand to RI

Halla to expand to RI SEOUL (AFP): South Korea's Halla Group said yesterday it had signed outline agreements to build an auto parts factory and a pulp plant in Indonesia.Halla's honorary chairman Chung In-Yung signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesia's Bimantara Group in Jakarta Tuesday...

Italy holds seminar to boost trade

Italy holds seminar to boost trade JAKARTA (JP): The Federation of Italian industries would hold a seminar here on Monday and Tuesday to discuss trade and investment cooperation with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and business communities.

Don't turn KL bourse into casino: Anwar

Don't turn KL bourse into casino: Anwar KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim yesterday cautioned investors against turning Kuala Lumpur's bourse into a "casino" as the stock market suffered a downward drift.

RI's Sepak Takraw teams to enter Arafura, King's Cup

RI's Sepak Takraw teams to enter Arafura, King's Cup JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Sepak Takraw Association will send teams to the Arafura Games and the King's Cup in preparation for the 19th SEA Games here in October.

PDI and PPP support Surjadi's 2nd term

PDI and PPP support Surjadi's 2nd term JAKARTA (JP): The city chapters of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) and the United Development Party (PPP) said they would support Governor Surjadi Soedirdja if he was nominated for a second term.

No guarantees on int'l telecoms

No guarantees on int'l telecoms JAKARTA (JP): The government might let other companies, besides PT Indosat and PT Satelindo, operate international telecommunications services after 2005, the minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications, Joop Ave, said yesterday.

Crash on Cikampek toll road claims another victim

Crash on Cikampek toll road claims another victim JAKARTA (JP): One of the eight survivors of Thursday's accident on the Cikampek turnpike died yesterday in the hospital in Karawang, West Java, bringing the death toll to nine passengers.