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Latief makes changes for Indonesia's workers

Latief makes changes for Indonesia's workers JAKARTA (JP): The ink on his decree to raise the minimum wages was barely dry when Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief disclosed his intention to raise the level even further next April.

New subscription rate

New subscription rate Due to increases in the price of newsprint and in production costs, The Jakarta Post increases its monthly subscription rate to Rp 18,000 as of today.The new unregistered mailing rate has gone up from Rp 48,000 to Rp 54,000 for a three-month subscription.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

RP to promote skilled workers overseas

RP to promote skilled workers overseas MANILA (AFP): The Philippines will promote its skilled workers overseas, seeking to place them in high technical positions, as one of its priorities in 1995, Foreign Secretary Roberto Romulo said over the weekend.

Yayuk Basuki walks easy path at Indonesia Open

Yayuk Basuki walks easy path at Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): Yayuk Basuki faces an easy walk to her fourth successive title at the Indonesia Women's Open tennis championships, which starts today at the Senayan tennis center.

U.S. rice mill in Vietnam

U.S. rice mill in Vietnam HANOI (Reuter): U.S.-based American Rice Inc. and Vietnam's Central Food Cooperation 2 (Vinafood 2) will start up the first processing line of their US$10-million joint venture rice mill in January, a Vinafood official said.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Rude Dog & The Dweebs 3:00 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Technology Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings: Hindu 7:00 Evening News 7:30...

Muhammadiyah executive to quit over Israel trip

Muhammadiyah executive to quit over Israel trip SOLO, Central Java (JP): Muhammadiyah, the country's largest socio-educational organization, has disciplined the head of its foreign relations department for visiting Israel last year.

Pupuk Kaltim marching band wins competition

Pupuk Kaltim marching band wins competition JAKARTA (JP): Pupuk Kaltim Marching Band from Bontang, East Kalimantan, broke the domination of Jakarta bands in the 1994 Grand Prix Marching Band competition for the First Lady's Trophy.

Minister plays workingman's hero role

Minister plays workingman's hero roleBy Ridwan M. Sijabat JAKARTA (JP): Name a person, or an organization, who has done the most for workers in Indonesia in 1994. With the country's two unions discredited, the All Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI) for its ineffectiveness and the Indonesian Prosperity...

NU leader Abu Hasan caught in a double bind

NU leader Abu Hasan caught in a double bindBy Santi WE Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Abu Hasan entered the recent Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) congress a virtual unknown, emerged as a strong contender and left as a political hot-potato most NU ulemas couldn't get rid of quickly enough.

Translated books

Translated booksFrom KompasOn Sunday, Dec. 18, 1994, I took my family to the Children's Books Exhibition in the Istora building, Senayan. The children seemed to be most interested in imported illustrated books that have been translated into Bahasa Indonesia.

Dilemma in the law

Dilemma in the lawFrom Media IndonesiaThe lawyers seem to be getting tired of criticizing the faulty application of the law in this country. The complicated Marsinah case, the Sengkon-Karta and Pacah cases, the Eddy Tansil credit scam and the Kedungombo case are just a few in which something seems...

Shares mixed as the year closes

Shares mixed as the year closes JAKARTA (JP): Back to the office on Boxing Day Monday, most Indonesians were already preparing for the weekend commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad's Ascension Day and New Year festivities.

Central Java reigns at national `wushu' meet

Central Java reigns at national `wushu' meet JAKARTA (JP): An 81-strong Central Javanese team came from behind to bag 16 gold medals, 13 silvers and 12 bronzes for the overall title at the second National Wushu Championships concluded here on Saturday.

Disappointed by SCTV

Disappointed by SCTVFrom Forum KeadilanSome time ago SCTV asked me for the use of my villa in Anyer, West Java. The wanted to shoot Dessy there because one of the episodes needed a beach location. I agreed and permitted them to use the whole villa including its yard which protrudes into the sea.

Fraudulent hotel

Fraudulent hotel I made reservations for my family several months ago at the Safari Garden Hotel in Puncak. I requested a suite with two rooms, one for my husband and myself and another for our daughter and her friend.

Review on Indonesia's human rights record (1)

Review on Indonesia's human rights record (1) Indonesia has come under heavy international fire lately over its human rights record. Columnist Irawan Abidin takes a look at the issue. This is the first of two articles.

Indosat in Cambodia

Indosat in Cambodia PHNOM PENH (Reuter): The Cambodian government and the Indonesian company Indosat have signed a contract for a US$15 million joint venture to rehabilitate Cambodia's national telecommunications network.

Asiad flop shows Indonesia's need for major sport reforms

Asiad flop shows Indonesia's need for major sport reforms A modest ending in the Asian Games in Hiroshima depicts a likely major setback in national sports development, but some sporting fields did make encouraging progress.

Statue left in neglect

Statue left in neglect DENPASAR, Bali: Bali Governor Ida Bagus Oka deplored the condition of the Ngurah Rai statue close to the airport because of its neglectful state.He urged the Denpasar authorities to take care of the statue and its surrounding park, Antara reported.

Moslems celebrate 'Isra' Mi'raj'

Moslems celebrate 'Isra' Mi'raj' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto (second from left), jovially chats to Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher (left) during the celebration of Isra' Mi'raj (Prophet Muhammad's Ascension Day), at Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta.

Stiff competition for hotels in Yogya

Stiff competition for hotels in Yogya YOGYAKARTA (JP): Competition among star-rated hotels in this province will get stiffer in the coming years as tourist arrivals increase at a slower pace than the construction of new rooms.

Year's roundup on art

Year's roundup on artBy Margaret Agusta JAKARTA (JP): The year 1994 was a mixed bag for the local art world. Certain trends continued and new issues emerged due to input from outside as well as changes within society.Perhaps the most important exhibition of 1994 came as the year was waning.

Defending champ Chang skips Indonesia Open

Defending champ Chang skips Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): World number six, American Michael Chang has opted not to defend his title at the Indonesia Men's Open tennis championships, to be held here from Jan. 9 to 15, leaving German Bernd Karbacher the top seed at the US$300,000 tournament.

Oil finds refuel interest in Timor Gap

Oil finds refuel interest in Timor Gap SYDNEY (Reuter): The Timor Gap between Australia and Indonesia is starting to live up to expectations as a significant oil region with high hopes for 1995 after years of disappointments, industry officials said.

U.S. looks to Asia in new economic order

U.S. looks to Asia in new economic orderBy Jean-Louis Santini WASHINGTON (AFP): The United States struggled to stay ahead of the pack in 1994 and into the new century by promoting multilateral and regional ties as a buffer to the growing economic might of Europe and Asia.The keystone of U.S.

1994 fashion finds rejuvenation in regeneration

1994 fashion finds rejuvenation in regenerationBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Back-to-basics and regeneration colored the local fashion scene this year.A number of local designers have pledged to actively promote the use of traditional fabrics in their creations.

Shuttlers face daunting year

Shuttlers face daunting year JAKARTA (JP): An overwhelming Indonesia kept the badminton world map under its thumb in 1994, but a daunting year lies ahead for all world shuttlers vying for an Olympic Games berth next season.

Council members advised to be more outspoken

Council members advised to be more outspoken JAKARTA (JP): City Council Speaker MH Ritonga urged councillors on Thursday to improve the City Council's performance in handling a wide variety of problems in the city.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

New tax laws will benefit East Indonesia

New tax laws will benefit East Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The new tax laws to be enforced in January will allow investors operating in eastern parts of Indonesia to carry forward losses for up to 10 years.

More Beng Seng murder suspects rounded up

More Beng Seng murder suspects rounded up JAKARTA (JP): Police have detained three more alleged murderers of entertainment businessman Nyo Beng Seng, City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto said yesterday.

Jakarta's crime rates decline

Jakarta's crime rates decline JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto said on Thursday that the number of crimes in Greater Jakarta this year declined by 19.37 percent to 25,817 cases from 32,017 crimes last year.

Four millionth visitor arrives

Four millionth visitor arrives SURABAYA, East Java (JP): Indonesia yesterday greeted the four millionth visitor to the country.In a ceremony held at the Juanda airport, Chang Chien Wen of Taiwan was greeted by officials, including Surabaya Mayor Sunarto Sumoprawiro, the director of marketing of the...

Jakarta's biggest tax payers announced

Jakarta's biggest tax payers announced JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Thursday the biggest individual and corporate tax payers from the West and Central Jakarta in 1992.The list of the biggest individual tax payers issued by the fifth regional office of the directorate general of tax,...

Muhammdiyah not interested in politics

Muhammdiyah not interested in politics SOLO, Central Java (JP): Muhammadiyah, the country's largest socio-educational organization, has no intention of getting involved in politics, its acting chairman says.

Stock quotation

Stock quotation The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) was closed on Thursday and this newspaper, therefore, will not publish quotations of share prices in today's edition. -- Editor

Over 100 blacklisted for papal visit to RP

Over 100 blacklisted for papal visit to RP MANILA (Reuter): Philippine police and immigration agents have been placed on alert for 109 foreigners considered threats to the life of Pope John Paul, who will be visiting the Philippines next month, the Philippine Daily Enquirer reported yesterday.

Personal journey towards religious tolerance

Personal journey towards religious toleranceBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Christmas, 1943.It was for the first time in my life that I attended a Christmas ceremony. It was not mass, just a celebration. This festivity was organized by Christian and Catholic students.

Merpati operates B737-200

Merpati operates B737-200 JAKARTA (JP): Merpati Nusantara Airlines, a subsidiary of the flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, is scheduled to start operating tomorrow an aging Boeing 737-200 aircraft which has been bought from Lufthansa of Germany.

Teachers hold free classes

Teachers hold free classes SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The local chapter of the teachers union PGRI is organizing classes for children from poor families who can't afford junior high school tuition fees.

Myanmar-China relations

Myanmar-China relations For all the noise and heat generated by advocates of the boycott-Myanmar (formerly Burma) lobby, their argument is ultimately futile.Not because they are campaigning from a position of morals versus money or even from a stand of principles against pragmatism but simply...

New Year

New Year In observance of New Year's Day, The Jakarta Post will not appear on Sunday. The Post will reappear on Monday. We wish all readers Happy New Year. -- Publisher

Stock split for Texmaco subsidiaries

Stock split for Texmaco subsidiaries JAKARTA (JP): Three listed subsidiaries of the Texmaco Group -- PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa, PT Texmaco Jaya and PT Texmaco Perkasa Engineering -- will split their shares in January to improve the liquidity of stock trading on local exchanges.

Tollway extended

Tollway extended JAKARTA (JP): The recent opening of the East Serang tollgate, part of the 77.5-kilometer Tangerang-Merak tollroad, enables weekend revelers from Jakarta to reach beautiful Carita beach, West Java, in just under two hours -- 20 minutes less than before.

Egg or chicken dilemma in book industry

Egg or chicken dilemma in book industry JAKARTA (JP): The local book industry is faced with the dilemma of the "egg or the chicken" with writers and publishers not producing many books and consumers reluctant to buy.

Undaunted Abu Hasan moves to form new NU board

Undaunted Abu Hasan moves to form new NU board JAKARTA (JP): Undaunted by threats of punishment from the leaders of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), dissenter Abu Hasan goes on with his plan to establish an extra-structural body within the Moslem organization.

Humpuss to enter Irian

Humpuss to enter Irian JAKARTA (JP): Hutama Mandala Putra, chairman of the widely diversified Humpuss Group, said yesterday that his company has requested 200,000-hectares of land area for plantations in the Irian Jaya province.

Ramos signs law on immunization

Ramos signs law on immunization MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos yesterday signed a law requiring immunization of children below the age of eight from hepatitis B, a blood-borne disease affecting 7.8 million Filipinos.