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Interest in literature

Interest in literatureFrom KompasSometime ago, I held a book and manuscripts of literature exhibition which ran for five days beginning on Jan. 25. The exhibition was held at the HB Jassin Library Complex at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Cikini Raya, Jakarta, and was sponsored by the same foundation.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Ancol Travelodge, 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.

Greater Jakarta unification idea gets poll support

Greater Jakarta unification idea gets poll support JAKARTA (JP): Subjects of a recent poll support merging Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi into one administration for security reasons.Conducted last year by data consultants Jarisa and the daily Media Indonesia, the poll showed 58.

Hyundai-Citraland deal

Hyundai-Citraland deal SEOUL (UPI): South Korea's Hyundai Construction Co. Ltd. has won a US$30-million contract to build the foundation for an office and hotel complex in Indonesia, a spokesman said yesterday.Indonesian client Citraland Adigraha Co.

Lack of treatment at Medistra

Lack of treatment at Medistra My four-year-old son suffers from asthma. He was taken to Medistra at about 7:45 a.m. on Feb. 27, under the advice of our regular pediatrician, having been taken seriously ill in the early morning hours. We hoped Dr. Bathuna or Dr.

Sentul circuit impresses 250cc champion Beaggi

Sentul circuit impresses 250cc champion Beaggi JAKARTA (JP): Three-time 250cc motorcycle world champion Max Biaggi said yesterday he was impressed by the Sentul circuit near Bogor."The track at the Sentul circuit is good for both motorcycle and car races.

Kiani seeks $120m loan

Kiani seeks $120m loan HONG KONG (Reuter): Indonesian pulp and paper producer PT Kiani Kertas has mandated three banks to arrange a US$120 million loan facility, bankers said yesterday.They said the deal was guaranteed by the company's commissioner, Mohammad Bob Hasan.

Manado to host W. Cup qualifier

Manado to host W. Cup qualifier JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Football Federation has chosen the North Sulawesi capital of Manado to host an Asian zone World Cup qualifier between Indonesia and Yemen on April 13.

Bank liquidation not easy, says Soedradjad

Bank liquidation not easy, says Soedradjad JAKARTA (JP): Liquidating ailing banks is not easy because it involves many parties, Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono said yesterday.Speaking before the monthly cabinet meeting on economic affairs the governor reiterated that banks should...

Few Indonesians study in NZ

Few Indonesians study in NZ MEDAN, North Sumatra: Only 1,500 Indonesians are currently studying in New Zealand universities, Antara quoted New Zealand Ambassador Tim Groser as saying.The number is far smaller than the number of Indonesians in Malaysia, where there are up to 900 at one university,...

Art Events

Art EventsPhotographies: Photographs by David Massabuau at CCF, Jl. Salemba Raya 25, Central Jakarta, Ph. 3908580, 3908585March 6 until March 26An exhibition of photographs by David Massabuau is being held at the French Cultural Center's exhibition gallery.

Nostalgia felt as Indians mark independence day

Nostalgia felt as Indians mark independence dayBy L. Sailaja Kumar JAKARTA (JP): Mother and motherland are probably the only two identities holding the highest prestige in the heart and soul of every individual.

Pulogadung terminus

Pulogadung terminusFrom Media IndonesiaTraffic congestion at the Pulogadung bus terminus in East Jakarta is becoming worse by the day. Traffic regulations are apparently enforced but road capacity is not proportionate with traffic volumes.

Sorong regent faces Rp 225 billion lawsuit

Sorong regent faces Rp 225 billion lawsuit JAKARTA (JP): Tribal people in Inanwatan and Aitinyo subdistricts, Irian Jaya, have sought compensation of Rp 225 billion (US95 million) from Sorong regent Jhon Piet Wanane following the destruction of three million sago trees.

170 W. Kalimantan riot suspects seek legal aid

170 W. Kalimantan riot suspects seek legal aid JAKARTA (JP): One hundred and seventy suspects detained for their alleged role in the recent West Kalimantan ethnic riots sought legal aid yesterday from the local chapter of the Indonesian Bar Association (Ikadin), a lawyer said.

Food reserves to be developed

Food reserves to be developed BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The government is to cultivate one million hectares across the country for food reserves, State Minister for Food Ibrahim Hasan has said."The food reserve program will start this year with the cultivation of 100 hectares.

Thailand fights run on deposits

Thailand fights run on deposits BANGKOK (AFP): The central Bank of Thailand yesterday moved to try to brake a US$1.2 billion run on deposits at the country's troubled finance companies and credit fonciers, but payouts continued apace.Depositors have cashed in almost 30 billion baht ($1.

Six Jakarta climbers missing on Mount Semeru

Six Jakarta climbers missing on Mount Semeru JAKARTA (JP): Rescue workers failed yesterday to find six mountain climbers reported missing on Mount Semeru in East Java.A Search and Rescue (SAR) official at the West Poncokusumo Command Post, Waris, told The Jakarta Post that three SAR groups swept...

Askes earns Rp 60.5 billion

Askes earns Rp 60.5 billion JAKARTA (JP): The health insurance company, PT Asuransi Kesehatan (PT Askes), which caters to civil servants and employees of private companies, posted Rp 60.5 billion (US$25.5 million) in profits by the end of 1996, its financial director said.

Malaysian universities to go corporate

Malaysian universities to go corporate The government wants to transform state-run universities into autonomous business ventures. But as Anil Noel Netto of Inter Press Service reports, academics are cool to the plan.

Selling of blue chips pulls index down

Selling of blue chips pulls index down JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued losing ground yesterday due to the large sales of blue chip stocks.Brokers and analysts said trading activity was dull as investors feared the U.S.

Mia Audina seeded No.1 for next week's All England

Mia Audina seeded No.1 for next week's All England JAKARTA (JP): World No. 1 and Olympic silver medalist Mia Audina of Indonesia has topped the International Badminton Federation's seedings for the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham next week.

Singapore leaders step up court fight

Singapore leaders step up court fight SINGAPORE (DPA): Singapore leaders suing an opposition political figure for defamation have asked the nation's High Court to strike out his defense, news reports said yesterday.If they are successful, they can ask the court for costs and damages without a trial.

British mission due here

British mission due here JAKARTA (JP): The British Airport Services and Equipment Association, including 10 British aerospace enterprises, will visit Indonesia from March 10 to March 14.The British Embassy said yesterday the mission would represent companies operating in aviation, avionics and...

Darya-Varia posts $9.97m in profit

Darya-Varia posts $9.97m in profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed pharmaceutical maker PT Darya- Varia Laboratoria reported a 49.1 percent increase in net profit to Rp 23.73 billion (US$9.97 million) for 1996, from Rp 15.86 billion in 1995.Net sales rose 49 percent to Rp 203.

Indonesia invited to invest in Mongolia

Indonesia invited to invest in Mongolia JAKARTA (JP): Mongolian President Punsalmaagiin Orchirbat has invited Indonesia to participate in the exploration of the central Asian country's oil and gas reserves.The Mongolian president made the invitation during a meeting with President Soeharto.

Seaport efficiency

Seaport efficiency Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto's plan to stop the ship-side trucking service for imports through the Jakarta seaport of Tanjung Priok has raised a fundamental question about the basic function of physical infrastructure.

Seminar on water supply

Seminar on water supply JAKARTA (JP): Singapore's Centre for Management Technology will organize a conference on private sector participation in water supply in Indonesia from July 2 to July 3.The company said the conference would discuss issues related to government support, financing,...

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Fun House 3:05 Children's Program: Arena 123 3:30 TV Series: Perfect Strangers 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 TV Drama: Diantara Kita 4:30 Documentary Film 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 Indonesian...

Pontianak lawyers prepare to defend riot suspects

Pontianak lawyers prepare to defend riot suspects JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Bar Association lawyers in West Kalimantan have set up a team to defend dozens of people facing trial for their alleged involvement in recent riots.

RI to offer Japan a deal to solve car dispute

RI to offer Japan a deal to solve car dispute JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has tried to make commercial approaches in its bilateral negotiations with the United States and Japan on the national car policy, an official said yesterday.

Budget surplus for 1996/1997 hits $340 million

Budget surplus for 1996/1997 hits $340 million JAKARTA (JP): The Minister of Finance, Mar'ie Muhammad, said yesterday the 1996/97 budget would have a surplus of about Rp 817.9 billion (US$340 million).He told a House plenary session that 1996/97 budget revenue would reach Rp 95.

Pasir Putih's popularity proves a mystery

Pasir Putih's popularity proves a mystery Popularity. We all crave it and if we get it we usually strain every sinew to retain it. With some people and places the key to success is easy to spot; beauty, charm, charisma and quality ooze from every pore. With others it is a different story.

Two police, civilian held for detainee's escape

Two police, civilian held for detainee's escape JAKARTA (JP): Two police officers and a civilian have been arrested over the escape of an alleged heroin smuggler from the National Police detention center last month.The National Police Chief Lt. Gen.

PRD activists refuse to testify

PRD activists refuse to testify JAKARTA (JP): Three Democratic People's Party (PRD) activists refused yesterday to testify against their leader Budiman Sujatmiko, who is on trial for subversion.Their decision angered Judge Sjoffinan Sumantri of the Central Jakarta District Court.

Trio charged with killing Hun Sun's brother-in-law

Trio charged with killing Hun Sun's brother-in-law PHNOM PENH (AFP): Three members of Cambodia's leading opposition party have been arrested and charged with the unsolved murder of Second Prime Minister Hun Sen's brother-in-law, court officials said yesterday.

Mobil awards gas deal

Mobil awards gas deal FAIRFAX (Reuter): Mobil Corp said P.T. Tripatra Engineers and Constructors has been awarded a lump sum turnkey contract for a pipeline to develop the North Sumatra Offshore "A" natural gas field.

ASEAN cocoa club talks about regional contract

ASEAN cocoa club talks about regional contract JAKARTA (JP): Southeast Asian cocoa producers opened a two-day meeting yesterday to discuss the possibility of establishing a common regional trading contract as an alternative to the existing contracts of London, New York and Paris.

Ex-driver confesses to Bogor grannies' slaying

Ex-driver confesses to Bogor grannies' slaying JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested the man who killed two elderly women last week in their house at Cinere, Bogor, 25 kilometers south of here, the chief of Bogor police precinct said yesterday.Lt. Col.

Men arrested for killing own brother

Men arrested for killing own brother JAKARTA (JP): Three men were arrested for killing their own brother and burying him in their yard, the chief of Bogor police precinct said yesterday.Lt. Col. Yudi Susharyanto said the three men had admitted to killing Ismail, 35, a hot-tempered man who liked to...

Patra and LTI to tie up

Patra and LTI to tie up JAKARTA (JP): PT Patra Jasa, owner and manager of Hotel Patra Jasa Bali, will sign a franchising and marketing service agreement with LTI International hotel, a subsidiary of Germany's LTU.

Storms destroy 10 houses

Storms destroy 10 houses CILACAP, Central Java: Heavy rain and strong winds destroyed 10 houses in Tambaksari village, Kedungreja district, yesterday afternoon, leaving 12 families homeless.Cilacap Regent Mohammad Soepardi visited the disaster site and promised to provide financial assistance to...

Unequal justice

Unequal justiceFrom NeracaSometime ago Metro Jaya Police detained scalpers of vehicle licenses, like car licenses on Jl. Daan Mogot, West Java. Later we learnt that the scalpers had been released after promising not to make the same error.

Making kites in schools

Making kites in schools BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Indonesian students will learn to make kites in school next year, Antara reported yesterday.Indonesian Association of Kites Chairman Anshori Djausal said the extracurricular subject would be introduced in the 1997/1998 school year at local primary,...

The country's riches

The country's richesFrom MerdekaAccording to a decree issued by the Minister of Mines IB Sudjana, Indonesian conglomerates Bob Hasan and Aburizal Bakrie are the legal shareholders and contractors of the gold mines in South Kalimantan.

Inti, Alcatel set up JVC

Inti, Alcatel set up JVC JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecommunications equipment producer PT Inti and the telecommunications division of Alcatel Cables of French Alcatel have signed an agreement to form a joint venture fiber optics company.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Ancol Travelodge, 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.

New police HQ project start uncertain

New police HQ project start uncertain JAKARTA (JP): City Police Headquarters' activities will move to the former office of traffic affairs when a developer starts rebuilding on the grounds, National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo said.

Toward better elections

Toward better elections The United Development Party (PPP) hopes the upcoming general elections will be of higher quality than those held previously. This aspiration was detected from the political statement issued by the party at the closing of its leadership conference a few days ago.

Southern Pacific plans more hotels in RI

Southern Pacific plans more hotels in RI JAKARTA (JP): PT Southern Pacific Indonesia (SPI), a subsidiary of Australia's Southern Pacific Hotel Corporation Group, will run a three-star Centra hotel owned by PT Graha Chandra Buana, in Semarang, Central Java, this year.