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Lawyers call for one bar associations

Lawyers call for one bar associations JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Lawyers (IPHI) called on Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman to make one last ditch to unite the various groups of lawyers into a single association.

Britain's minister visits Malaysia

Britain's minister visits Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): British Chancellor of the Exchequer Kenneth Clarke is due to arrive on Malaysia's Penang island today, the second senior British official to visit Malaysia since it lifted a ban on British business in September.

Military predicts land conflicts

Military predicts land conflicts SEMARANG, Central Java: Diponegoro Military Command Maj. Gen. Soeyono said the Central Java province is still prone to many potentially explosive land conflicts.Soeyono said various government projects required the clearing of lands which mean acquiring land from...

Science must incorporate moral values

Science must incorporate moral values JAKARTA (JP): Applying science and technology without taking into consideration the principles of the state ideology Pancasila will deprive the country of moral and humanity values, President Soeharto warns.

Taiwan will boost RI investment

Taiwan will boost RI investment JAKARTA (JP): Taiwan plans to increase its overall investments in Indonesia by US$3.2 billion to $10 billion next year, says the head of Taiwan's trade representative office here, Alexander S. Chen.

Postal firm changes name

Postal firm changes name JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned postal service, Perusahaan Umum Pos dan Giro (PPG), will have a new name next month as the government has agreed to change its status from a non-profit company.

Motorcycle taxis' data required

Motorcycle taxis' data required JAKARTA (JP): Subdistrict heads throughout Jakarta have been instructed to collect data on motorcycle taxis, Ojek, in operation in their respective areas.Vice Governor of Economic and Development Affairs Tb Rais said that ojek are allowed to temporarily operate in...

New subscription rate

New subscription rate Due to increases in the price of newsprint and in production costs, The Jakarta Post has increased its monthly subscription rate to Rp 18,000 as of January 2, 1995.The new unregistered mailing rate has gone up from Rp 48,000 to Rp 54,000 for a three-month subscription.

Robbers of general's house nabbed

Robbers of general's house nabbed JAKARTA (JP): Five out of nine suspected robbers were arrested by the East Jakarta police two hours after a robbery of a general's house in Ciracas early Wednesday night.According to East Jakarta police chief Lt. Col.

Works of installation art provoked mixed emotions

Works of installation art provoked mixed emotionsText and photos by R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): Piles of garbage tied into plastic sacks lie in the form of a large rectangle. In the middle the plastic bags are scattered.

Parking attendants to prevent theft

Parking attendants to prevent theft DENPASAR, Bali: The local police have urged parking attendants in Bali to assist police in preventing thefts of vehicles put in their care"Parking attendants are at the forefront in the campaign to stop car thefts," Col.

Six years for killing soldier

Six years for killing soldier BANDARLAMPUNG: An ex-convict was sentenced to six years and six months imprisonment by the local district court for murdering a member of the Armed Forces.The Tanjungkarang District Court found M.

George ignores police summons

George ignores police summons SALATIGA, Central Java: Outspoken scholar George Junus Aditjondro has ignored a summons from the Yogyakarta police for the third time.He is wanted for questioning about statements attacking the government he allegedly made at a seminar early this year.

Justice is but an old man's hoe

Justice is but an old man's hoeBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): They say justice is blind. It discriminates against nobody, be they rich or poor. It always sides with the good guys and punishes the bad guys.

Yogie, Feisal keep hands off PDI's affairs

Yogie, Feisal keep hands off PDI's affairs JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. and Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung yesterday kept out of the affairs of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) following a military statement that one of its leaders may have a past communist...

Housing complex

Housing complexFrom NeracaI am concerned with the social problems prevailing in our community. I deplore the Lebak Regent's policy of giving permission to a developer to construct a housing complex in the Rangkasbitung district, Lebak Regency, West Java, because the complex is built on productive...

Are cinemas ready to amuse holiday revelers?

Are cinemas ready to amuse holiday revelers?By Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): Do you want to spend your New Year's Eve in a movie theater? Don't worry. As in previous years, Jakarta cinemas will screen double features.

... as Indonesian music labors to survive in l994

... as Indonesian music labors to survive in l994 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian musicians painstakingly tried to reestablish themselves in order to cope with the deluge of visiting foreign artists who dominated the stages this year in Jakarta.

JSX expects bullish growth next year

JSX expects bullish growth next year JAKARTA (JP): Better economic growth, share-price correction and some monumental changes in trading and policies will push the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) to bullish levels in 1995, the president of the exchange says.

Notorious panderer meets 'competitor' at courthouse

Notorious panderer meets 'competitor' at courthouse JAKARTA (JP): Hartono Setyawan, a notorious high-class panderer, met an alleged "competitor", Yuni Saputra, who came to testify at the trial of a man alleged to have sold his wife to Hartono and Yuni.

Administration to maintain current policy next year

Administration to maintain current policy next year JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirja has confirmed that next year the municipal administration will continue its efforts to enforce regulations in the city's development process.

$1b needed to build subway from Blok M to Kota area

$1b needed to build subway from Blok M to Kota area JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said yesterday that building a subway, linking Blok M in South Jakarta and Kota (downtown) in West Jakarta, will need an investment of about US$1 billion.

Jakarta host to prominent international musicians ...

Jakarta host to prominent international musicians ...By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): As far as music goes, it seems Jakarta will one day become as cosmopolitan as any other bustling metropolis anywhere in the world.

Govt decedies to revamp student regiments

Govt decedies to revamp student regiments JAKARTA (JP): Despite growing unpopularity and public debate over university student regiments (Menwa), the government has decided to maintain their existence by redefining their role and function through a joint ministerial decree.

Govt announces changes in capital market tax system

Govt announces changes in capital market tax system JAKARTA (JP): The tax collection on stock trading activities will be replaced with a single rate of 0.1 percent of the gross transaction value beginning next year.

Legislator sought witch doctor's help

Legislator sought witch doctor's help KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A court was told how a Malaysian politician sought out the witch doctors accused of murdering him to oust rivals blocking his ministerial ambitions, reports said yesterday.Mazlan Idris, a 49-year old U.S.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Wide World of Kids 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:30 Children's Stories 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News...

Unsolved cases question of bad luck: Police

Unsolved cases question of bad luck: Police JAKARTA (JP): Denying harsh criticism from the public, a high ranking police official claimed yesterday that luck was the chief factor behind a number of unsolved criminal cases.

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.

Training center for disabled

Training center for disabled JAKARTA (JP): The office of the Social Affairs Minister plans to build a national vocational training center for the disabled in Cibinong, Bogor, an official said.Director General of Social Rehabilitation Sudilo Supeno said the construction of the project, to be built...

Ambon rocked by earthquake

Ambon rocked by earthquake AMBON, Maluku: An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale shook Ambon yesterday, but there were no reports of casualties or structural damage, the Antara news agency reported.

Eleven city-owned firm to be privatized

Eleven city-owned firm to be privatized JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will gradually privatize 11 city-owned companies in their effort to increase productivity and regional revenues.Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs Tb. M.

Arts and politics do mix after all -- at a price

Arts and politics do mix after all -- at a priceBy Franki Raden JAKARTA (JP): In this era of the "New Order", the world of arts has mostly distanced itself from the commotion of politics. It has remained on the sidelines, whereas in the "Old Order", the arts were central to the public's daily life.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices rose slightly on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday in moderate trading after losing ground for two consecutive days due to the Christmas holiday mood.The broad-based JSX Composite Index closed 3.49 points higher at 469.64 yesterday from 466.

Government sets new phone charges

Government sets new phone charges JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday reductions of up to 56 percent on long distance calls and the installation of new telephone lines, and a 10 percent rise in the rate for city calls as of Jan. 1.

Police brace for inevitable rise in white-collar crime

Police brace for inevitable rise in white-collar crime JAKARTA (JP): What will the biggest challenge to the National Police be next year?Financial crimes, at least that was the response from National Police Chief Gen.

The choice ahead

The choice ahead As 1994 is coming to an end, the question being most widely asked is which is the proper option: to be a prosperous nation that is lacking in freedom, or to be free but lacking in welfare? An equally as pressing a query is whether it is possible for a developing country as...

Medanese urged to sacrifice

Medanese urged to sacrifice MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan Mayor Bahtiar Djafar urged residents in the sprawling city to be prepared to sacrifice for the sake of the city's development.The municipality cannot turn Medan into a metropolitan city if residents are making unreasonable compensation demands...

Soldiers told to maintain discipline

Soldiers told to maintain discipline JAKARTA (JP): Without a high degree of discipline, integrity and loyalty, soldiers will end up becoming trigger-happy and harm the nation, the newly installed Jakarta military commander Maj. Gen. Wiranto said yesterday.

NU rival board non-existent: Abdurrahman

NU rival board non-existent: Abdurrahman JAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid, chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), cold-shouldered attempts to unseat him, saying that as far as he's concerned there's no such thing as "rival board".

New subscription rate

New subscription rate Due to increases in the price of newsprint and in production costs, The Jakarta Post has increased its monthly subscription rate to Rp 18,000 as of January 2, 1995.The new unregistered mailing rate has gone up from Rp 48,000 to Rp 54,000 for a three-month subscription.

Manila's debt to hit $37b

Manila's debt to hit $37b MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' foreign debt is projected to increase by 10.5 percent on a year earlier to US$37.9 billion by the end of 1994, but the debt service ratio and its proportion to gross national product (GNP) were down, the Central Bank said yesterday.

Sabah chief vows to bring changes

Sabah chief vows to bring changes KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Sabah's newly appointed chief minister, Mohamed Salleh Said, yesterday pledged to rid Malaysia's north Borneo state of its money-and-timber politics image, and to get the economy moving.

Labeling of wood required

Labeling of wood required JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has issued Gubernatorial Decree No. 1624/1994 requiring lumber sellers label the wood they sell.Soenaryo, head of the city's forestry office, yesterday said that the decree requires the labels identify the type of wood.

Students' morals

Students' moralsFrom KompasI have learned what high school students from schools in Salemba Raya, Kramat Raya and Matraman in Jakarta are subjected to on their way home from school.After the school day is over irresponsible people offer narcotic-flavored cigarettes to the students.

Austere budget signaled

Austere budget signaled JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, signaling an austere 1995-96 state budget, instructed all ministers and senior officials yesterday to increase efficiency, generate more revenues and intensify supervision next year.

Number of workers' strikes soared in 1994

Number of workers' strikes soared in 1994 JAKARTA (JP): All was not well on the labor front in Indonesia, at least not in 1994.The All Indonesian Workers Association said yesterday that the year saw a total of 1,130 workers' strike, an increase of 350 percent over 1993, which recorded only 312...

Japan makes noodles in RI

Japan makes noodles in RI TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Myojo Foods Co. Ltd. plans to start producing instant noodles at its joint venture with Indonesia's Salim group in March, aiming for 20 percent of the local market, a spokesman said yesterday.

AIDS poster winner

AIDS poster winner JAKARTA (JP): M. Yayat Afianto, a student of SMAN 34 senior high school, has been chosen as one of the winners of the international AIDS poster competition held in Japan.The competition entitled "Third Kanagawa AIDS Poster Contest" was held in conjunction with the commemoration...

China's Li Peng winds up visit to Myanmar

China's Li Peng winds up visit to Myanmar YANGON (AFP): Chinese Premier Li Peng ended his first visit here yesterday with praise for Myanmar's efforts at "national reconciliation" and a rejection of claims that Beijing wants to expand its influence in the region.