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Sun, 26 Nov 1995

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.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

'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.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

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.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

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.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

'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.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

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.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

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.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

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.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

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.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

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.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

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.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

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...

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

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.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

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.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

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.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

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.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

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.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

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...

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

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.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

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.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

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.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

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...

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

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.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

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.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

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...

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

BOJ cautious about joining currency pact

BOJ cautious about joining currency pact TOKYO (Reuter): The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is cautious about joining a pact to maintain stability of Asian currencies, a senior BOJ official said yesterday."For the moment, we are cautious about participating in the agreement," the official told Reuters.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

Champ Susi pulls out of year-end tourney

Champ Susi pulls out of year-end tourney JAKARTA (JP): Top seed Susi Susanti of Indonesia will not defend her crown at the world badminton grand prix finals in Singapore next week due to a leg injury.Indonesian Uber Cup player Yuliani Sentosa has been named by the organizers to take Susi's place at...

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

Distance learning is not a distant dream

Distance learning is not a distant dream JAKARTA (JP): Distance education may be the answer to the government's quest to provide access to education for the masses in a country as huge and scattered as Indonesia.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

Trisakti to construct new campus in E. Jakarta

Trisakti to construct new campus in E. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP) : Trisakti University is going to build a new campus in East Jakarta as its campus in West Jakarta can no longer accommodate the academic activities.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

Principal suspended

Principal suspended BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: An elementary school principal, suspected of committing adultery with a neighboring housewife, has been given an indefinite time-out.Head of the Ministry of Education's North Lampung office, Sudirman Subing, alleges the man, identified only as AS, was...

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

National soccer team to play last warm-up

National soccer team to play last warm-up JAKARTA (JP): To iron out the last wrinkles in its way to the 18th Southeast Asian Games soccer throne, the national team will test its skills today against the Indonesian league selection, at the Senayan stadium.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 24, 1995: Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 25 1,000 AHAP Insurance 3,225 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,550 -25 53,000 Aneka Kimia...

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Ninja Turtles 3:05 Sports 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Film Series: Bill Bixby's Wonder World Of Magic 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: Maluku 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Fashion 8:05 Film series: Hati yang Mendua 9:00 World News 9:25...

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

House construction program exceeds government target

House construction program exceeds government target JAKARTA (JP): Construction of new low-cost houses has exceeded the government's target for the last two years, State Minister for People's Housing Akbar Tanjung said yesterday.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

Govt to purchase three F-100 jets for Merpati

Govt to purchase three F-100 jets for Merpati JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to pay for three Fokker F- 100 aircraft and 14 CN-235 simulators for Merpati Nusantara to help improve the air carrier's financial structure.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

Industry and innovation

Industry and innovationFrom RepublikaWe are witnessing the rapid development of science and technology in this era of globalization, in which Indonesia is trying to catch up.The successful development of transportation means will also reflect the progress achieved by the nation's development...

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

Daihatsu's style on wheels comes to Indonesia

Daihatsu's style on wheels comes to IndonesiaBy Alastair Doak The Tokyo Motor Show always has an element of automotive culture shock, with the Japanese entry-level micro-car a particular source of wonder.This year's show, which was held last month, was no exception.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

Vietnam to reform law to boost investment

Vietnam to reform law to boost investment HANOI (Reuter): Vietnam is preparing a radical reform of its land and credit laws to stimulate investment in the Southeast Asian country, an official said yesterday.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

Animal quarantine causes pollution

Animal quarantine causes pollution BEKASI (JP): Thousands of families in the Mekar Wangi subdistrict in Bekasi, some 30 kilometers east of the capital, complain about bed smell coming from the quarantine of imported cows.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

Truce at last at Salatiga university

Truce at last at Salatiga university JAKARTA (JP): The protracted conflict at the Satyawacana Christian University in Salatiga, Central Java, has come to an end with the various parties signing a truce on Nov. 20.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

Murder suspect denied bail

Murder suspect denied bail SINGAPORE (Reuter): A Singapore Airlines steward suspected of murdering a flight attendant in Los Angeles was denied bail yesterday pending extradition proceedings, his lawyer said.Zaini Jeloni, 27, is a suspect in the murder of Singapore Airlines stewardess Chang Yu, 23.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

Mahathir defends sale of companies

Mahathir defends sale of companies KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday defended his sale of government companies to "only certain" Malay individuals.The prime minister said the favored individuals would get even bigger deals if they proved successful and he...

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

Flood victims need food

Flood victims need food BANDA ACEH, Aceh: More than 5,600 victims of the recent floods in the Bendahara regency, East Aceh, have faced a food shortage for the past three days.Razi, head of the Ministry of Social Services' local office, said he has distributed all of the available food supplies and...

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

RI blamed for cancellation of vital research mission

RI blamed for cancellation of vital research mission SYDNEY (AFP): A U.S.-Australian scientific program to probe the secrets of the El Nino weather phenomenon has been blocked by Indonesia because of fears it was a spy mission, scientists and officials here believe.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

S'pore Telecom profit up

S'pore Telecom profit up SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. said yesterday its net earnings had increased by 9.5 percent from a year ago to S$740 million (US$528.5 million) in the six months to Sept. 30.Singapore Telecom said the profit was achieved on an 11.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

Will Tempo reappear?

Will Tempo reappear? Last year, when a group of journalists from the now defunct weekly news magazine Tempo filed a lawsuit in the Jakarta State Administrative Court to challenge the banning of their magazine, almost everybody was pessimistic.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

Exporters awarded for perseverance

Exporters awarded for perseverance JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will present Primaniyarta awards to 68 exporting companies for their distinguished achievements and staying power during the last five years of slow export growth, an official announced yesterday.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

Pharmaceutical firms seek delay of patent law

Pharmaceutical firms seek delay of patent law JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers is seeking a deferment of the revised patent law until 2000, saying that their members are not ready to face the new patent restrictions now being considered by the government.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

Try says forex ethics important

Try says forex ethics important JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno called on local foreign exchange (forex) dealers and bank managers to respect the code of conduct in their money market transactions.

Sat, 25 Nov 1995

Transmigration program to cultivate idle lands

Transmigration program to cultivate idle lands JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia hopes to increase its agricultural production by using thousands of hectares of fallow land in various transmigration sites soon.Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo told journalists after meeting with President...

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