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Mon, 01 May 1995

NPC signs $100m loan

NPC signs $100m loan MANILA (AFP): State-owned National Power Corporation (NPC) on Saturday signed a US$100-million syndicated loan facility, the Philippine presidential palace said in a statement.The NPC, the Philippines' main power producer, will use the proceeds of the loan for various...

Mon, 01 May 1995

Parking study results emerge

Parking study results emerge JAKARTA (JP): City Inspector Djoko Brotosurjono said his office had finished the first stage of its investigation into the embezzlement of parking fees at the City Parking Authority, BP Parkir.

Mon, 01 May 1995

Third-party autopsy of maid confirmed

Third-party autopsy of maid confirmed MANILA (AFP): The Philippines and Singapore yesterday issued a joint statement saying both countries would abide by the results of a third-party autopsy on a murdered Filipina maid whose death was central to a diplomatic squabble between the two.

Mon, 01 May 1995

Moslems to blame for no political clout

Moslems to blame for no political clout JAKARTA (JP): Moslems are to blame for their perceived marginal roles in international and domestic political arenas, experts agreed yesterday.Ahmad Sumargono, Muhammad Al Khaththath, M.

Mon, 01 May 1995

DAP may make comeback attempt

DAP may make comeback attempt KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's largest opposition party, which last week said goodbye to northern Penang state after being trounced in national polls, has hinted it may make a comeback attempt in the showcase industrial hub.

Mon, 01 May 1995

Private TV should have ethics code

Private TV should have ethics code JAKARTA (JP): Noted communications expert Alwi Dahlan reminded managers of private television stations on Saturday of the need for a code of ethics, despite the fact that the government has been slow in issuing TV broadcasting laws.

Mon, 01 May 1995

Maumere still tense after incident

Maumere still tense after incident JAKARTA (JP): The town of Maumere on the East Nusa Tenggara island of Flores was still tense yesterday following a violent demonstration which left at least one person killed, residents said.

Mon, 01 May 1995

Int'l school for the blind

Int'l school for the blind JAKARTA (JP): The Merpati Putih pencak silat school will open an international school for the blind in Cibubur, South Jakarta, in September.The international school will offer an 18-month course. In the first six months students will learn how to walk as normal people do.

Mon, 01 May 1995

Bus drivers end strike

Bus drivers end strike SURAKARTA, Central Java: Bus drivers plying the Surakarta- Yogyakarta ended on Saturday their two-day strike to protest the police killing of a bus conductor."The buses have resumed operation.

Mon, 01 May 1995

Forest firms all set for labeling

Forest firms all set for labeling JAKARTA (JP): Fifty of Indonesia's forest concessionaires will be examined to qualify for ecolabeling certification, which will be required for the exportation of wood products in the coming years, an executive of the country's forestry association says.

Mon, 01 May 1995

Communist may use literature for revenge

Communist may use literature for revengeBy Wahyudi M. Pratopo JAKARTA (JP): A senior Golkar party official warns that frustrated supporters of communism could use literature as a means of taking their revenge.

Mon, 01 May 1995

RI to stay on USTR 'watch list'

RI to stay on USTR 'watch list' WASHINGTON (Reuter): The United States has decided not to target any countries for possible trade sanctions over copyright violations or discrimination in government contracting, U.S. Trade Representative Mickey Kantor said on Saturday.

Sun, 30 Apr 1995

PLN fling

PLN fling I would like to comment on Mrs. Linda Hollands' story on the front page of The Jakarta Post, Sunday edition of April 23, 1995.Usually PLN messengers come to the house at 8 a.m. at the earliest. It amazes me that there were no servants around to take care of people who come to the house.

Sun, 30 Apr 1995

Latter day gold rush brings prosperity to Irianese town

Latter day gold rush brings prosperity to Irianese townBy John Owen-Davies TIMIKA, Irian Jaya (Reuter): Indonesians are flocking to this mosquito-blown coastal town in remote Irian Jaya to seek jobs and fortunes in what resembles a latter day Gold Rush.

Sun, 30 Apr 1995

Peace treaty boosts Jordan's tourism sector

Peace treaty boosts Jordan's tourism sectorBy Rana Sabbagh MADABA, Jordan (Reuter): Jordan's small tourism industry is creaking under a boom fueled by the kingdom's October peace treaty with Israel.Jordan's 150 tourist buses, owned by the country's sole agency, are overwhelmed by foreign and...

Sun, 30 Apr 1995

Dede's paintings social commentaries

Dede's paintings social commentariesBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Works of painter Dede Erie Supria have an amazing super-realistic quality that everybody -- well, perhaps it would be safer to say almost everybody -- likes them.

Sun, 30 Apr 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 7:00 a.m. Morning News 7:30 Healthy and Fresh with Berty Tilarso 7:40 Cartoon: Vicky The Viking 8:05 Around Us 8:35 Children's Stories 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Music 10:45 Youth Program 11:15 Indonesian Cooking 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang Ke Gelanggang...

Sun, 30 Apr 1995

Indonesia-Netherlands ties enter a new era

Indonesia-Netherlands ties enter a new era Indonesia and the Netherlands, whose relations hit rock bottom in 1992 when Indonesia barred Dutch development aid, are entering a new era of cooperation which will most probably be strengthened with Queen Beatrix's planned visit to Indonesia in August...

Sun, 30 Apr 1995

Back to nature in wrong way!

Back to nature in wrong way! JAKARTA (JP): Everybody nowadays is getting back to something. Religious organizations are returning to their old philosophies. The military is getting back to basics. Music lovers are tuning in to the 1960s, bringing a fortune to recording companies reproducing oldies...

Sun, 30 Apr 1995

ABN AMRO Bank creates strong presence in Indonesia

ABN AMRO Bank creates strong presence in Indonesia The presence of ABN AMRO Bank in Indonesia dates back to 1826, when the bank's predecessor, Nederlandsche Handel Maatschappij, a trading company founded by King Willem I, first opened its offices in Indonesia.

Sun, 30 Apr 1995

The rise of regionalism in the Asia-Pacific region

The rise of regionalism in the Asia-Pacific region What are the factors spurring the phenomenon of regionalism? Vijayakumari Kanapathy provides an analysis. Economic regionalism has become an important item in most countries' national, regional and international agenda. And Malaysia is no exception.

Sun, 30 Apr 1995

Reinforcements rush to troubled Maumere

Reinforcements rush to troubled Maumere JAKARTA (JP): Police have sent reinforcements to Maumere in East Nusa Tenggara to restore peace and order in the city which was rocked on Friday by unrest that left one person dead and seven others injured.

Sun, 30 Apr 1995

Oasis restaurant mixes western, Indonesian cooking

Oasis restaurant mixes western, Indonesian cooking JAKARTA (JP): Have you ever witnessed someone incessantly snacking on crispy ikan teri? Probably not, unless you have visited Oasis restaurant on Jl. Raden Saleh in Central Jakarta."Our ikan teri is for guests to snack on while waiting for a table.

Sun, 30 Apr 1995

Guess What? Martina Sudwikatmono

Guess What? Martina Sudwikatmono Alcohol is an enemy of Martina Sudwikatmono, owner of Planet Hollywood."I can't drink alcohol. It makes me dizzy," Martina said at the official launching of Star TV, which took place at her restaurant Thursday evening.

Sun, 30 Apr 1995

Playboy is widely available here

Playboy is widely available hereBy T. Sima Gunawan There are some things we can do without. Perfume is one. However, many Indonesians readily part with a few hundred thousand rupiah for a small bottle of scent.

Sun, 30 Apr 1995

Malia still works at the age of 83

Malia still works at the age of 83By Lenah Susianty JAKARTA (JP): Being old can be a big problem for many people, but not for Malia Soenario. At 83, she is still cooking at the Oasis restaurant in Central Jakarta.

Sun, 30 Apr 1995

Guess What? Ardy B. Wiranata

Guess What? Ardy B. Wiranata Badminton is not the only sport Ardy B. Wiranata loves."I like watching soccer on TV," Ardy, the world-class shuttler, said.Accompanied by fiance Lisa Tansil, Ardy was in Jakarta's Planet Hollywood Thursday evening to attend the official launching of Star TV in...

Sun, 30 Apr 1995

Asian souvenirs translate into French perfume

Asian souvenirs translate into French perfume PARIS (JP): Although the French perfume industry is by nature dominated by French-born creators, in professional jargon known as "noses", The Jakarta Post interviewed an Asian fashion designer and perfumer who has been a French citizen all his life.

Sun, 30 Apr 1995

Guess What? Ali Alatas

Guess What? Ali Alatas As the final day of the Non-Aligned Movement's ministerial meetings in Bandung, West Java, came to a close on Thursday, delegates found themselves three hours behind schedule.Organizers had scheduled the closing at 3 p.m. so delegates could be taken back to Jakarta on the 6 p.

Sun, 30 Apr 1995

Australian foreign policy focuses on Asia

Australian foreign policy focuses on Asia Australia's Foreign Relations In the World of the 1990s. Gareth Evans and Bruce Grant. Melbourne University Press. Second edition 1995. 417 pages, A$34.95. MELBOURNE (JP): "Thinking of ourselves occasionally...

Sun, 30 Apr 1995

Valuable gift

Valuable gift The Netherlands' golden jubilee gift to the Indonesian people is to restore the Arsip Nasional Republik Indonesia (The National Archives) on Jl. Gajah Mada, Central Jakarta. It will be made into an archives museum.

Sun, 30 Apr 1995

ASEAN vows to speed up cooperation

ASEAN vows to speed up cooperation PHUKET, Thailand (Reuter): Economic ministers from the six- member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) promised yesterday to speed up industrial cooperation and eliminate barriers to trade in the region.

Sat, 29 Apr 1995

Beng Seng murder case goes to trial

Beng Seng murder case goes to trial JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta district court yesterday began the trial of two suspects accused of killing entertainment businessman Nyo Beng Seng, despite the absence of five other suspects who are still at large.

Sat, 29 Apr 1995

Indonesian labor rights still too limited: ILO

Indonesian labor rights still too limited: ILOBy Ridwan Max Sijabat JAKARTA (JP): The International Labor Organization (ILO) has acknowledged the progress Indonesia has made on labor rights over the years, but said the situation still left much to be desired.

Sat, 29 Apr 1995

Soerjadi to lead shuttlers to Lausanne

Soerjadi to lead shuttlers to Lausanne JAKARTA (JP): The chief of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI), Soerjadi, will lead the 30-strong national team at both the Sudirman Cup mixed team championships and the World Championships in Switzerland.

Sat, 29 Apr 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 28, 1995: Share Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,725 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,000 0 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,400 50...

Sat, 29 Apr 1995

How women respond to polygamy

How women respond to polygamyBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): Could you share your lover?Basically no one wants to share the one they love, but these things happen. Most people seem to favor monogamous relationship. But who knows? They might have other men or women, either in secret, or in public.

Sat, 29 Apr 1995

Anecdotes of AA conference

Anecdotes of AA conference When I saw my picture printed in The Jakarta Post, Sunday April 23, 1993, page three, standing behind President Sukarno, who was making his opening speech at the first Asia-Africa Conference, I was very happy.

Sat, 29 Apr 1995

Subdistricts get funds

Subdistricts get funds JAKARTA (JP): The City Administration has set an annual fund of about Rp 19.87 billion (US$9.03 million) to finance the administration of all the city's subdistricts starting this year, Governor Suryadi Soedirdja said.

Sat, 29 Apr 1995

Susi named Athlete of the Year for the third time

Susi named Athlete of the Year for the third time JAKARTA (JP): Nobody but world badminton queen Susi Susanti deserved the athlete of the year tag for a third successive year when the Jakarta-based sports journalist association (Siwo Jaya) announced the results of its poll last night.

Sat, 29 Apr 1995

Dissension in PPP congress

Dissension in PPP congress MEDAN, North Sumatra: The provincial branch of the Moslem- based United Development Party (PPP) is facing a rift as a number of activists try to hold two different congresses.

Sat, 29 Apr 1995

Grant for maternity huts

Grant for maternity huts JAKARTA: Jayawijaya regency in Irian Jaya has received a grant of Rp 35 million from the Australian government to stimulate the establishment of village maternity huts (Polindes) to support the village midwives program.

Sat, 29 Apr 1995

ASEAN to regulate trademarks

ASEAN to regulate trademarks PHUKET, Thailand (Reuter): Southeast Asian economic ministers said yesterday they had reached agreement on creating a patent and trademark system and had also endorsed measures to simplify trading rules in their region.

Sat, 29 Apr 1995

'ASEAN' won't default on debt': Studies

'ASEAN' won't default on debt': Studies SINGAPORE (AFP): Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand are unlikely to default on their largely yen-denominated debt despite the Japanese currency's steep appreciation against the U.S dollar, studies say.

Sat, 29 Apr 1995

Indian trade team due here

Indian trade team due here JAKARTA (JP): a six-member trade mission from The Solvent Extractors' Association of India will discuss trade relations with Indonesian buyers of Indian de-oiled meals during a two-day visit here beginning on May 4.

Sat, 29 Apr 1995

Language and nationalism

Language and nationalism As the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence approaches, increased efforts are being made by the government to replace foreign-language terms with Indonesian ones in residential areas, shopping centers, hotels and other public places.

Sat, 29 Apr 1995

Publications and National Library

Publications and National LibraryFrom Sinar PagiBefore World War II, when the Dutch still ruled Indonesia, a law was enforced to the effect that a copy of all publications and printed matters, such as newspapers, periodicals, micro films etc. had to be submitted to the Dutch government.

Sat, 29 Apr 1995

Nuclear treaty stance

Nuclear treaty stance Members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) remained divided on how to tackle the issue of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) at the close of their three-day meeting in Bandung on Thursday.

Sat, 29 Apr 1995

Appraisal ruling to be issued soon

Appraisal ruling to be issued soon JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon issue a ruling to lend support to the country's growing appraisal and valuation business.Bambang Subianto, the director general for financial institutions at the finance ministry, said yesterday that the ruling will cover...

Sat, 29 Apr 1995

Politician hacks wife to death

Politician hacks wife to death MANILA (AFP): A Filipino campaign leader hacked his pregnant wife to death because she refused to vote for the political candidates he was backing, a newspaper reported here.

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