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Chief of RI contingent resigns after defeat

Chief of RI contingent resigns after defeat JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's failure to keep its overall title at the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, has prompted the head of the Indonesian contingent to resign.

Australia warmly hails ASEAN anti-nuclear pact

Australia warmly hails ASEAN anti-nuclear pact SYDNEY (Agencies): Australia warmly welcomed the signing of a treaty banning nuclear arms in Southeast Asia as a step towards the goal of a nuclear weapon-free world, Foreign Affairs minister Gareth Evans said.

Indonesia-Australia security agreement

Indonesia-Australia security agreement Australia's Prime Minister, Paul Keating, announced on Thursday that at the beginning of this week an Australian- Indonesian security agreement will be signed in Jakarta in the presence of government leaders, a number of cabinet ministers and the armed forces'...

Medical schools should reorient, update programs

Medical schools should reorient, update programs JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian medical schools should change their orientation from public service to high technology in line with the new global trend, according to Dr. Merdias Almatsier.

Indonesia's rubber exports increase

Indonesia's rubber exports increase JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's revenues from natural rubber exports are projected to exceed US$1.85 billion this year, as compared with $1.27 billion in 1994, according to Harry Tanugraha, a former executive director of the Indonesian Rubber Association.

Insurer expands business

Insurer expands business JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra Jardine CMG Life, a joint insurance venture, is expanding its business and stepping up its marketing strategy by opening new offices in Jakarta; Bandung, West Java; Surabaya, East Java; and Medan, North Sumatra.

Support for ICMI

Support for ICMI I refer to the interview of Bisnis Indonesia with Adi Sasono, the secretary-general of ICMI (Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals), which appeared in that newspaper's third Sunday edition in December 1995. Certain points drew my attention.

RI needs more gynecologists

RI needs more gynecologists JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's population of 196 million people is served by only 800 gynecologists, most of whom practice in urban centers.Gulardi H. Wiknjosastro of the University of Indonesia in Jakarta says this shortage of gynecologists is the main reason why the...

Passing away gracefully: Prajudi's last collection

Passing away gracefully: Prajudi's last collectionBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Fashion shows are often lighthearted occasions, but last week's Trend 1996 show provoked tears and contemplation.The death of designer Prajudi Admodirdjo, an integral member of the show's organizers, the Indonesian...

Late paper

Late paper Due to technical problems, some of our subscribers in Jakarta and West Java received their newspaper late yesterday. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. -- The Publisher

Kemang's bookstore swaps used books for baskets

Kemang's bookstore swaps used books for baskets JAKARTA (JP): There are few shops where you can swap books for baskets but the Maharani bookstore in the expatriate ghetto of Kemang is one. Opposite Chic's Mart on Jalan Kemang Selatan, South Jakarta, this hole-in-the-wall shop holds more than 3,000...

1996 trends show nostalgia for 1960s chic

1996 trends show nostalgia for 1960s chic JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Fashion Designer's Association (AAPMI) staged a similar Trend Show, called Tendance 96, the day after IPMI's show.Is competition heating up between the two organizations? Designers declined to comment on the rivalry, but IPMI's...

RI rowers grab all three gold medals at stake

RI rowers grab all three gold medals at stakeBy Dwiatmanta CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): Indonesia's rowers carved out a piece of history when they completed a clean sweep in that competition at the 18th Southeast Asian Games here yesterday.

Common sense: Don't leave home without it

Common sense: Don't leave home without itBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Ever gone on a beach holiday with four pairs of jeans and only one pair of shorts?It's a common blunder. Even the most veteran traveler has toured burdened with excess luggage and without a single necessity.

Medal Tally

Medal Tally Gold Silver Bronze Total Thailand 143 93 89 325 Indonesia 76 61 75 212 Philippines 31 42 61 140 Malaysia 29 47 67 143 Singapore 24 24 38 86 Vietnam 10 18 24 52 Myanmar 4 22 37 63 Brunei 0 2 6 8 Laos 0 1 6 7 Cambodia 0 0 2 2

Next generation of newspapers: You can't wrap fish in it

Next generation of newspapers: You can't wrap fish in it NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Reading a newspaper on the beach means fighting the wind; reading on the train may disrupt the view of other passengers. Things will change, however, thanks to a dream that has nearly come true.

Big powers' doubts pose porblems for ASEAN plan

Big powers' doubts pose porblems for ASEAN planBy Roberto Coloma BANGKOK (AFP): Southeast Asian nations have forged a landmark treaty banning nuclear weapons from the region after prolonged negotiations, but now comes the hard part: getting the Big Five powers to support the pact.

Riding city buses in awful

Riding city buses in awful JAKARTA (JP): Have you ever tried to travel in the evening on one of Jakarta's unaccountable public vehicles? They're simply murder on wheels. Looking as if they could fall apart any moment, they tear through the streets without any qualm for the bumps and potholes they...

'Silat', badminton save day for Indonesia

'Silat', badminton save day for IndonesiaBy Dwiatmanta CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): Pencak silat and badminton saved the day for Indonesia in the Southeast Asia Games, as Thailand was formally declared the outright overall champion yesterday.

Holiday is a necessity for Jakartans

Holiday is a necessity for Jakartans There are several things we can't live without. Holiday seems to be one of them. As the long-awaiting holiday season is coming, people are busy with their travel plans.

Singh hangs on to 2-stroke lead

Singh hangs on to 2-stroke lead MANILA (AFP): India's Jeev Milkha Singh Saturday maintained his two-stroke lead over compatriot Arjun Atwal after both players carded even-par 72s in the third round of the Omega Tour's US$200,OOO Philippine Classic.

Results

Results CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Agencies): Finals results at the Southeast Asian Games on Saturday:Table tennisMen's singles: 1. Vu Manh Cuong (Vie) 2. Hadiyudo Prajitno (Ina) 3. Anton Suseno (Ina)Women's singles: 1. Jing Jung Hong (Sin) 2. Rossy Pratiwi Dipojanti (Ina) 3.

SEA Games Tid Bits

SEA Games Tid BitsLondon blitz CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AFP): The main venue for the games is a brand new sports complex just outside this northern Thai city that has been getting rave reviews from athletes and the press.

Susi takes out Thai shuttler to seize gold

Susi takes out Thai shuttler to seize gold CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): Local badminton heroine Somharuthaui Jeroensiri failed to add insult to injury in the 18th Southeast Asian Games here yesterday when she crashed to Indonesian Susi Susanti in the women's singles final.

Haryanto pleads to press to respect his rights

Haryanto pleads to press to respect his rights JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto, whose wealth has been the subject of media speculation these last two days, pleaded with reporters yesterday to respect his rights.

Indonesia loses overall champion title

Indonesia loses overall champion title JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has fallen far short of its goal of becoming the overall champion of the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, according to contingent spokesman Ishadi.

Foreign labor a major issue in Malaysia

Foreign labor a major issue in MalaysiaBy P Ramasamy There are more than one million foreign workers, many illegal, in Malaysia. This is both an asset and a liability to the country's development. Malaysia seems to be caught in a development dilemma.

Holiday revelers brace for yearend

Holiday revelers brace for yearend JAKARTA (JP): It's holiday season and people are busy making travel plans. Some are going as far as the United States or Europe while others are satisfied with local destinations.

The turtle dove

The turtle doveBy Abrar Yusra Two days after his return from his hometown in Java -- to visit one of his children, in-laws and grandchildren -- Pak Darwis carried the cage of his turtle dove from his wife's house to her daughter Sakdiyah. It was still very early in the morning.

Luxury cruise ships offer unique travel experience

Luxury cruise ships offer unique travel experienceBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): If you are bored with "conventional" holiday, you might want to try something different: Cruising.Indonesia's first luxury cruise ship, the Awani Dream, anchored at the Tanjung Priok sea port of Jakarta on Nov. 15.

Around 3,000 foreign artists paint Indonesia

Around 3,000 foreign artists paint IndonesiaBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): More than thirty years ago, in 1964, a five- volume album titled Paintings and Statues from the Collection of President Soekarno of the Republic of Indonesia was published.

RI dominates judo competition

RI dominates judo competition JAKARTA (JP): Judo is the only sport for Indonesia at the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, which contributed the targeted set of gold medals.The National Sports Council (KONI) expected Indonesian judokas to collect six gold medals but by yesterday...

Indonesia shows its skills at last in SEA Games

Indonesia shows its skills at last in SEA GamesBy Dwiatmanta CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): Indonesian athletes did their country proud yesterday as they pounded their way to gold medals in the Southeast Asian Games.But their charges came far too late.

Foreigners registered for int'l triathlon

Foreigners registered for int'l triathlon JAKARTA (JP): As many as 17 foreign athletes from the Netherlands, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia will take part at the International Triathlon on Saturday in Senggigi, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara.

Coping with student brawls not easy: Police

Coping with student brawls not easy: Police JAKARTA (JP): Police and teachers are still struggling to understand and curb student brawls in the capital.Operations launched by police against students and the confiscation of their weapons have done little to stop the aggression.

Flood strikes Central Java

Flood strikes Central Java SEMARANG, Central Java: Flash floods caused by incessant rain over the past two weeks have hit six areas of the Pati regency, causing about Rp 4.5 billion (US$1.8 million) in material losses.

ASEAN should stick to principles

ASEAN should stick to principles The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and Thailand in particular, has gone to a lot of trouble to pave the way for Burma's participation in the first-ever meeting today of the leaders from 10 countries in the region.

Southeast Asia becomes nuclear free zone

Southeast Asia becomes nuclear free zoneBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BANGKOK (JP): The 10 leaders of Southeast Asia realized yesterday the dream of creating a region free of nuclear weapons, signing a treaty which bars the production or acquisition of the instruments of mass destruction.

Land transport body disappointed by fare proposals

Land transport body disappointed by fare proposals JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta chapter of land transportation owners association, Organda, is disappointed by the government proposal on the increase in public transportation fares.

Land agency office in Bekasi

Land agency office in Bekasi JAKARTA (JP): The Bekasi Land Agency is moving to its new office, compliments of the Lippo Cikarang complex.The agency will use several 1,250-square-meter offices on the third and fourth floors of the Flatted Factory building in the complex until the construction of its...

Edwin elected REI chairman

Edwin elected REI chairman JAKARTA (JP): The national conference of the Indonesian Developers Association (REI) has elected Edwin Kawilarang as the organization's chairman for the period of 1995-1998, replacing Enggartiasto Lukita.

Small enterprises

Small enterprises The House of Representatives has finally approved a bill that will empower and protect small and medium-size enterprises. The bill was introduced in the House last July, and took only a few months to be approved.

Past jealousies

Past jealousies I have come to have a high regard for the writing and thinking of Amir Santoso through The Jakarta Post. He writes clearly, thoughtfully and courageously. He is willing to criticize authority when he believes criticism is justified.Therefore his article in the Dec.

Unknown group stages anti-communist protest

Unknown group stages anti-communist protest JAKARTA (JP): A previously unheard-of organization mobilized more than 100 people yesterday, including mothers and children, for a demonstration at the House of Representatives which called on the government to maintain its vigilance against a communist...

SFRN's oil field in RI

SFRN's oil field in RI HOUSTON (Reuter): Santa Fe Energy Resources Inc. reported the best test of its Mudi prospect on the Indonesian island of Java saying the field is obviously a commercial project although it cannot yet estimate the ultimate reserves.The company said Thursday the Mudi No.

Moerdiono confirms probe into transportation ministry

Moerdiono confirms probe into transportation ministry BANGKOK (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono confirmed yesterday media reports of an investigation into allegations of financial irregularities at the Ministry of Transportation.

Jak Jazz '95 is over but the grumbling continues

Jak Jazz '95 is over but the grumbling continuesBy Remy Sylado JAKARTA (JP): Jak Jazz 95 is over, but the grumbling continues. The successful performers, who encountered no problems during the international jazz festival, said nothing. The less successful participants, however, blame the organizers.

Golden Truly expands into hotel business

Golden Truly expands into hotel business JAKARTA (JP): Golden Truly, a major domestic retail chain, will expand into hotel operations later next year to benefit from the growing number of foreign tourists visiting the capital.

Germany offers scholarship

Germany offers scholarship JAKARTA (JP): The Federal Republic of Germany has announced the Scholarship Program 1996 which will offer 55 scholarships to Indonesian nationals working in the public or private sector. The target-group is primarily focused on junior executives and trainers.

15 firearms confiscated in two operations

15 firearms confiscated in two operations JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Military Command has confiscated 14 firearms, two million stimulant and barbiturate pills, 600,000 bottles of liquor and 43 sharp weapons during the last month.Commander Maj. Gen.