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1994: From tragic accident to magazines' ban

1994: From tragic accident to magazines' banBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): The photographs shown at Antara Photojournalistic Gallery's Flashback 1994, exhibition don't just remind viewers of what happened in 1994.

Public expects better transportation

Public expects better transportation JAKARTA (JP): Will it be a subway or a monorail? This is what the city administration is trying to answer in order to solve the public transportation problem.The transportation system must not only be comfortable, punctual, safe and convenient, but also...

Children need proper physical exercise

Children need proper physical exerciseBy Hario Tilarso JAKARTA (JP): Physical activity is a healthy way to happiness of both the young and the old.Adults should follow some general rules when exercising. They pertain to the length and level of fatigue reached or the frequency of training in a week.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 7:00 a.m. Morning News 7:30 Healthy and Fresh 7:40 TV Series: Vicky The Viking 8:10 Culture Program 8:40 TV Series: Voltron 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Music 10:45 Youth Program 11:15 Tata Rias 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang Ke Gelanggang 12:45 p.m.

New vehicle steal old charm from Jakarta's transportation

New vehicle steal old charm from Jakarta's transportation Saya mau tamasya; berkeliling-keliling kota; hendak melihat-lihat keramaian yang ada; Saya panggilkan becak; kereta tak berkuda; Becak...becak; Coba bawa saya (I want to travel; around the downtown; to see the gatherings there; I call the...

World Premier moves Chequers every which way

World Premier moves Chequers every which wayBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's nightlife is now warmer, cozier and more competitive because of five young rhythm and blues musicians called World Premier.

A bull's long journey to the fighting arena

A bull's long journey to the fighting arena BONDOWOSO, East Java (JP): Running 40 kilometers twice a week with a 60 kg iron chain is enough to get anything fighting fit. Add to it a few strategically placed hills and that is what the Bondowoso fighting bulls have to go through to train for their...

Trying to capture all: Politics, corruption, sports

Trying to capture all: Politics, corruption, sports Menunggu Clinton (Waiting for Clinton). The culmination of Indonesian events in 1994 was undoubtedly the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in October.

Express bus is seen as an expensive option

Express bus is seen as an expensive optionBy Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): Every report about a new transportation service is like a novel cure to city stress. Jakartan bus passengers indeed appreciate the news, but after a few months most accept the same old routine with only a few grumbles.

'Bemo' drivers struggle to survive tight competition

'Bemo' drivers struggle to survive tight competitionBy Lenah Susianty JAKARTA (JP): Ever ride in a bemo? Do it now while they still exist. In the next few years, the three-wheeled vehicle with facing bench seats in back will disappear from the streets of Jakarta.

Acute diarrhea knocks Yayuk out

Acute diarrhea knocks Yayuk out JAKARTA (JP): Yayuk Basuki lost her dreams of winning her Indonesia Women's Open singles title for a record fourth time as acute diarrhea forced her to retire in yesterday's semifinal battle against Irina Spirlea of Rumania.

Orangutans mark New Year in style

Orangutans mark New Year in style JAKARTA (JP): Who says that New Year's Day is only celebrated by human beings? Of our closest primate relatives, 28 orangutans which live in Jakarta's Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta celebrated the coming of 1995 yesterday in their own style.

Malaysia resists corrupt booters

Malaysia resists corrupt booters KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian police have moved to restrict the movements of 19 local footballers suspected of rigging matches in the national premier league, officials said yesterday.

Nation's sense of humanitarianism invoked

Nation's sense of humanitarianism invoked JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, invoking the people's sense of humanitarianism, called yesterday for their wholehearted support for the activities of the Indonesian Red Cross.

Rini: An extraordinary craftswoman

Rini: An extraordinary craftswomanBy Ananda Moersid JAKARTA (JP): It all started in 1979 when the fingers of a small, gifted woman couldn't stop turning out beautiful bamboo basketry following classic lines while incorporating strange new shapes.Rini Yoeda is no ordinary craftswoman.

Ways to reach the bull fights

Ways to reach the bull fights If you are in Bondowoso, you need only spend Rp 400 to reach the "aduan sapi arena" (bull fighting arena). Bondowoso is a cool town with an average temperature of 24 degrees Celsius.

Another megabyte for your memory

Another megabyte for your memory JAKARTA (JP): "What kind of life would we live if computers had not been invented ?" a friend of mine wondered."It would be easy, pleasant and affordable," I answered immediately.Life would have been more pleasant without the so-called smart machine.

Chinese province Fujian's ties to foreign investment

Chinese province Fujian's ties to foreign investment Liao Shaolian looks at one Chinese province's experience with foreign capital inflows Fujian, located in southeast China, was a relatively backward Chinese province before the 1970s.

Three artists explore symbolism through masks in Yogya

Three artists explore symbolism through masks in YogyaText and photos by R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): When art becomes an expression wrapped in aesthetic values, symbolism is the preferred choice. Even realism, which aims to convey a more clear message, contains symbolism, adding its own value to a...

More costly city calls

More costly city calls Although the number of people who own telephones is still low in Indonesia as compared to many of its neighboring countries, this handy means of telecommunication is now regarded a standard necessity in middle-income bracket homes.

Rp 27 billion lost in fires

Rp 27 billion lost in fires BANDARLAMPUNG: The plantation sector suffered losses of Rp 27 billion (US$12 million) from the fires and drought that hit the province last year.Speaking in a hearing with the provincial legislators on Thursday, head of the plantation section of the provincial...

Caddy's dream on golf course

Caddy's dream on golf courseBy Lely T. Djuhari JAKARTA (JP): Being a golf caddy enables a man coming from a village far away from the capital city to observe the extravagant lifestyles enjoyed by the wealthy.His job is to walk for hours with the rich and famous in the open air.

Wage regulations largely unheeded

Wage regulations largely unheeded TEGAL, Central Java: Up to 75 percent of companies in the province fail to pay the Rp 2,700 (US$1.2) minimum daily wage to workers as regulations require.The violations of the minimum wage regulation could incite industrial strikes in the future, the head of the...

Malaysian-Indonesian joint venture bank starts operation

Malaysian-Indonesian joint venture bank starts operation JAKARTA (JP): PT May Bank Nusa International, a Malaysian- Indonesian joint venture bank, yesterday marked the start of its operation to spur businesses between the two countries.The president of the bank, M. Haslah M.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Stocks extended their New Year upward trend on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday by closing higher in moderate trading.The broad-based JSX Composite Index closed 3.4 points higher at 481.22 yesterday from 477.82 on Thursday.

City Hall to study higher bus fare idea

City Hall to study higher bus fare idea JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will carefully study a proposal from the Organization of Land Transportation Businessmen that city bus fares be raised.Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs Tb. M.

RI, Australia study fishing

RI, Australia study fishing JAKARTA: A joint Australian-Indonesian delegation is scheduled to make a visit to Sulawesi and East Nusa Tenggara on Monday to study the problem of illegal fishing by Indonesians in Australian waters.

Six nominations for song contest

Six nominations for song contest JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has announced six nominations in the city song writing competition under the theme of the city's slogan: Teguh Beriman.Teguh Beriman is an abbreviation of Teruskan gerakan untuk hidup bersih, indah, menarik, manusiawi dan aman...

Science institute opens 3 marine research posts

Science institute opens 3 marine research posts JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Institute for Science has three new oceanic research stations that will enable it to study, conserve and tap marine resources in eastern Indonesian waters.

13 consortia vie for new airport project

13 consortia vie for new airport project KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Thirteen consortia made up of 15 foreign and 39 local firms, including an Indonesian company, have bid for another major contract at Malaysia's second international airport project, officials have announced.

Govt to control exports of wood products

Govt to control exports of wood products JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to ban exports of wood products made of materials derived from unsoundly managed forests, Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said.

Many still ask about women's role in society, development

Many still ask about women's role in society, developmentBy T. Sima Gunawan and Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): Last year Indonesia saw a lot of discussion about the role of women in society, in keeping with the government's pronouncement of 1994 as the Year of Women's Role in Development.

Titanic golf duel at Riverside

Titanic golf duel at Riverside JAKARTA (JP): Golfing buffs here will have the rare opportunity to watch a world class duel between former world number one Greg Norman of Australia and his predecessor England's Nick Price at the newly established Riverside Golf Club near Bogor.

Govt makes progress in fake export probe

Govt makes progress in fake export probe JAKARTA (JP): An interdepartmental government team has resolved to initiate court proceedings against a number of entrepreneurs for forging export documents. It reached its decision after establishing that the businessmen's actions had caused financial...

Water stoppage in C.Jakarta

Water stoppage in C.Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The city water company PAM Jaya will temporarily stop supplying water to two streets -- Jl. Danau Tondano and Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur -- in Central Jakarta for two days starting today.The company announced that the stoppage will run from 8.p.m.

No more land for gas stations

No more land for gas stations JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs Tb. M. Rais said yesterday that the city administration will not allocate land for erecting new gas stations.He said the city administration realizes the number of gas stations in the city is inadequate but it isn't...

Police gun down long time repeat offender

Police gun down long time repeat offender JAKARTA (JP): A suspected repeat offender, believed to have led a series of robberies and murders in and around the city, has been shot, and killed, by police when he tried to escape after being questioned about the whereabouts of his accomplices.

Shadow board of executives

Shadow board of executivesFrom KompasAs a Moslem I am deeply concerned over the row occurring in the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) organization. Uncontrolled ambition has made an ulema act contrary to the qualities of an ulema.

All projected incomes up, except those from fuel

All projected incomes up, except those from fuel JAKARTA (JP): The draft state budget for the 1995-96 fiscal year, which begins in April, projects that all elements of domestic revenues will increase from the present fiscal year's levels, except proceeds from sales of petroleum products.

The women who made headlines in 1994

The women who made headlines in 1994 JAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesian women made headlines in politics, entertainment and sport in 1994, the Year of Women's Role in Development. Here are some of them.Megawati Soekarnoputri, the first woman to ever chair the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), launched...

Vietnam in ASEAN and Spratly conflict

Vietnam in ASEAN and Spratly conflictBy Rizal Sukma JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) decided to officially admit Vietnam as their seventh member in the next ASEAN ministerial meeting in July.

Rest cabin

Rest cabinFrom Media IndonesiaIf you love to climb mountains you will know Mount Gede and Mount Pangrango. These two mountains are located in the National Park managed by the Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation, Department of Forestry.

Japan more likely to look to Asia in 1995

Japan more likely to look to Asia in 1995By Miu Oikawa Dieter TOKYO (Kyodo): Ties with Asian neighbors are likely to dominate the minds of Japanese diplomats in 1995."Relations with the United States are essential, but it's only natural, at this stage in history, for Japan to shift its diplomatic...

Local firm to build another LNG train unit in Bontang

Local firm to build another LNG train unit in Bontang JAKARTA (JP): Following approval of a repeat order by President Soeharto, PT Inti Karya Persada Tehnik, a major private engineering firm, will start to construct the seventh LNG production unit in Bontang, East Kalimantan, in March.

Athletic match for students

Athletic match for students JAKARTA (JP): The city sports office will hold an athletic competition for students from Jan. 27 to 29.Students from elementary, junior and senior high schools and also universities in the city are expected to join the competition.

Meter tampering rife in Medan cabs

Meter tampering rife in Medan cabs MEDAN, North Sumatra: The local chapter of the Indonesian Consumers Foundation called yesterday for the municipal administration to crack down on taxi meter tampering.

Church Services

Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.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.

Marcos Jr. drafted as candidate

Marcos Jr. drafted as candidate MANILA (AFP): The lone son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos announced yesterday he will run for senator under an opposition banner in May."What moved me to accept (the opposition draft) was the ideological affinity of my position and that of the...

Serang villagers seek help to fight pollution

Serang villagers seek help to fight pollution JAKARTA (JP): A group of villagers from Serang in West Java came to Jakarta yesterday to seek help in their long battle against industries accused of polluting a main source of their livelihood -- the Ciujung River.

Dishonest judges threatened with tough action

Dishonest judges threatened with tough action JAKARTA (JP): Chief Justice H.R. Soerjono, responding to allegations that justice in Indonesia can be bought, promised yesterday to punish any judge found in violation of the profession's code of ethics.