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Telkom to hold telephone card exhibition

Telkom to hold telephone card exhibition JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom and PTT Telecom Netherlands will hold a one-month international telephone card exhibition called Indo-Phonecards '94.

PLN urged to act on complaint

PLN urged to act on complaint TANGERANG (JP): Members of the National Commission on Human Rights have asked the state-owned electricity company (PLN) to temporarily turn off the 500,000-volt electric current flowing through cables suspended over the Ciledug Indah housing estate in the Tangerang...

Plywood workers go on strike

Plywood workers go on strike JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Around 1,400 workers of a plywood company in Fakfak went on strike on Wednesday demanding that the management pay them at least equal the minimum wage set by the local government.

Police pledge to continue war against alcohol

Police pledge to continue war against alcohol JAKARTA (JP): City Police have vowed to continue battling the illegal sale of alcoholic beverages at shops and stalls in and around the city."We will never stop such crackdowns in order to curb excessive use of liquor by young people and reduce the...

Scrambling broadcast

Scrambling broadcastFrom Forum KeadilanAs a layman I was unsurprised when I learned about the government's plan to scramble the broadcast of private television stations. The only thing I remember about the news was that one had to buy special equipment costing Rp 1.

Dony sweeps men's titles at Indonesia Masters

Dony sweeps men's titles at Indonesia Masters JAKARTA (JP): Donny Susetyo ended a long slump by sweeping two men's titles at the Indonesia Masters tennis championships yesterday.Donny powered his way to a 6-3, 7-6 (7-0) victory over national number three Eddy Kusdaryanto for the men's singles crown...

Fire razes 15 houses

Fire razes 15 houses JAMBI, Jambi: Fire razed at least 15 houses in Rajawali subdistrict of the city on Wednesday night.No casualties occurred, Antara reported yesterday.The fire which began at one of the houses at around 7:30 p.m. was extinguished within two hours.Jambi Police Chief Col.

Many state schools require renovation

Many state schools require renovation JAKARTA (JP): City Council members are pressuring the municipal administration to make renovation or reconstruction of a number of dilapidated city-owned school buildings top priority.

Politics should not be an issue for NU: Yogie

Politics should not be an issue for NU: YogieBy Santi WE Soekanto and Petty Prihartini TASIKMALAYA, West Java (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Yogie S. Memet told members of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) yesterday that they are free to channel their political aspirations through any of the three political...

95 firms violate manpower regulations

95 firms violate manpower regulations JAKARTA (JP): The government has prosecuted 12 companies this year and will send 83 others to court for alleged violations of manpower regulations, a Ministry of Manpower official said yesterday.

Paternalism, democracy don't go hand in hand

Paternalism, democracy don't go hand in handBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): In a seminar I attended recently I was asked to comment upon a paper which, to me, is very difficult to digest. It discusses the problem of generating a socio-cultural system which is capable of moving our present...

Jeremy Monteiro builds his band and his empire

Jeremy Monteiro builds his band and his empireBy Paul W. Blair JAKARTA (JP): How jazz groups come together is often a fascinating story. Consider, for instance, the chronicle of the Jeremy Monteiro ensemble.

Talks with Suu Kyi hailed

Talks with Suu Kyi hailed BANGKOK (Reuter): Myanmarese Foreign Minister Ohn Gyaw said yesterday that recent meetings between his country's military rulers and detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi helped build mutual understanding and were likely to continue.

Public participation in master plans invited

Public participation in master plans invited JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita said yesterday that the drafting of spatial master plans should involve the private sector, including individuals.

Plastic surgery on Merapi victims underway

Plastic surgery on Merapi victims underway YOGYAKARTA (JP): Doctors will begin performing plastic surgery today on victims of the Mount Merapi eruption. The victims have been receiving treatment for their serious burn injuries.As of yesterday, the death toll in the Nov.

Pusan to apply for 14th Asiad

Pusan to apply for 14th Asiad SEOUL (Reuter): South Korea plans to apply to host the 14th Asian Games in 2002 in Pusan, its second largest city, officials said yesterday.A Pusan city official said the city would submit the application to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) in January.

UI opens Non-Aligned Movement study center

UI opens Non-Aligned Movement study centerBy Achmad Nurhoeri JAKARTA (JP): The prestigious state University of Indonesia has established a center to study the development of the Non- Aligned Movement (NAM), of which Indonesia is now chairman.

Assyabaab goes top after crushing PSM

Assyabaab goes top after crushing PSM JAKARTA (JP): Surabaya's Assyabaab chalked up its second consecutive win in the Indonesian Soccer League competition by trouncing Ujungpandang's PSM 2-0 on Wednesday.

Jak Jazz opens to drizzle, applause

Jak Jazz opens to drizzle, applause JAKARTA (JP): The fourth international Jakarta jazz festival was officially opened yesterday by Governor Surjadi Soedirdja with one of five stages still being completed amid drizzle which washed across the capital.

IDI plans public complaints bureau

IDI plans public complaints bureau JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) plans to set up a bureau in charge of handling public complaints about the behavior of certain physicians.IDI chairman Azrul Azwar said yesterday that people fed up with doctors' professional service could...

Aussie, British insurers enter RI

Aussie, British insurers enter RI JAKARTA (JP): Australian and British insurance companies have entered the Indonesian market by teaming up domestic partners to set up joint ventures.The QBE Insurance Group of Australia has teamed up with PT Pool Asuransi Indonesia to establish a joint venture here...

Railway system projects underway

Railway system projects underway JAKARTA (JP): The Director General of Land Transportation, Soejono, announced yesterday that only 35 percent of Greater Jakarta's railway system projects have been completed."We hope in the year 2004 all of the projects will be completed.

Boar hunting season opens

Boar hunting season opens BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Governor Adjis Achmad officially sounded the call to the hunt on Wednesday for dozens of marksmen from Jakarta, saying that the wild boars they are after are the cause of human poverty.

Seeking Gus Dur's explanation

Seeking Gus Dur's explanationFrom PelitaI am not surprised by Bung Rahman Wahid's suggestion that the time has come for Indonesia to consider diplomatic relations with Israel.But his statement published in the Jerusalem Post on Nov. 4, 1994 needs explaining.

RI investors encouraged to do mining in Australia

RI investors encouraged to do mining in Australia JAKARTA (JP): Australia is inviting Indonesian investors to do business in Australia's mining sector, while offering its technology to Indonesia's mining industry to help meet the rapidly increasing mining demands in the Asia-Pacific region.

Witnesses give testimony defending accused Yorrys

Witnesses give testimony defending accused Yorrys JAKARTA (JP): The defense lawyer for Yorrys Raweyai, a prominent figure of Pemuda Pancasila being tried for organizing a gambling den, presented two witnesses yesterday at the West Jakarta District Court.

Water and Air Police Squad marks 44th anniversary

Water and Air Police Squad marks 44th anniversary JAKARTA (JP): The National Water and Air Police Squad celebrated its 44th anniversary with a series of attractions, including a show-of-force parade and 'senam joget' (dancing exercise, above photo) at its base in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta,...

Apartment sales boom

Apartment sales boom The Nov. 17 regulation issued by the public housing minister on the sales of apartments should be welcomed as an effort to protect the interests of consumers. We are not sure, though, whether the ruling, which we think should have been issued last year, will be effective enough...

Three nabbed while drug trafficking

Three nabbed while drug trafficking PEKALONGAN, Central Java: Three persons the police have long suspected of drug trafficking were finally caught in the act on Wednesday.Pekalongan Police Chief Sofyan Nasution said that his men seized 110 grams of heroin powder from the three people caught...

China in property fever

China in property fever BEIJING (Reuter): China's booming property market has offered a deal that city fathers in Hangzhou could not refuse -- the sale of City Hall itself.Following fierce bidding, land-use rights to the prime lakeside site were sold to Chinese and Indonesian developers for...

ABRI's stance

ABRI's stance A gratifying statement was made by the Chief Commander of the Armed Forces, Gen. Feisal Tanjung. Under the political system of Pancasila Democracy, the commander said, the Armed Forces (ABRI) should take the stance that all political players are friends.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) closed lower in hectic trading yesterday after aggressive European institutional profit-taking amid active buying of blue-chip shares of Indosat, BDNI, Barito Pacific Timber and Astra Int'l.Indosat recorded the largest trading volume of 2.

Indonesia hires foreign coach

Indonesia hires foreign coach JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, out to retain its reputation as the number one gymnastics nation in South East Asia, has hired two other foreign coaches to be in charge of its gymnasts, now training hard for the 14th SEA Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m TV Series: Kubuto 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:00 School Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Science Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Harmony Kehidupan 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 You Should Know 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Nusantara...

Dunhill League competition

Dunhill League competitionFrom MerdekaIt is interesting to follow reports on the preparations of the football teams which are eager to participate in Dunhill League Tournament. But why is it called "Dunhill League" instead of "Indonesian League?"OK, that's none of my business.

World rubber growers, users hold talks in KL

World rubber growers, users hold talks in KL KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): World rubber producers and consumers opened talks yesterday amid optimism that differences could be narrowed here before the conclusion of a new price pact at UN- brokered talks in Geneva in February.

Three injured in Merpati plane slide

Three injured in Merpati plane slide SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Three people were badly injured when a Fokker-28 of Merpati Nusantara Airlines with 78 people aboard slid into a ditch after landing Wednesday night.The Jakarta-outbound plane was broken into three.

Narcotics laws need review: Psychiatrist

Narcotics laws need review: Psychiatrist JAKARTA (JP): Dadang Hawari, a noted psychiatrist from the University of Indonesia, says that the existing narcotic laws badly need revising in order to reduce drug abuse in Indonesia.

Manado to host Press Day activities

Manado to host Press Day activities MANADO, North Sulawesi: Governor C.J. Rantung has appointed the organizing committee for 1995 National Press Day celebrations in the city next February, Antara reported.

Airport toll road sinking faster

Airport toll road sinking faster JAKARTA (JP): The Sediatmo toll road, which heads out to the Soekarno-Hatta airport, has sunk 80 centimeters, more than the 25 cm anticipated, an official of the city administration says.

RI economic prediction a serious matter

RI economic prediction a serious matterBy Makmur Keliat NEW DELHI (JP): Beyond any doubt, prediction is of great importance to human beings, especially when it encourages people to keep with their ambitions.

Leaks in tests for subdistrict chiefs

Leaks in tests for subdistrict chiefs TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang administration is investigating alleged leaks in the screening tests for candidates for the 50 subdistrict chief seats."We are conducting a thorough investigation, and we will impose stern penalties on anyone found guilty,"...

NU wins praises for its brave decision

NU wins praises for its brave decisionBy Santi WE Soekanto and Petty Prihartini TASIKMALAYA, West Java (JP): Nahdlatul Ulama, the largest Moslem organization, began its 29th congress with declarations by its leaders which virtually put a plug on recent efforts to drag it back into politics.

Intense promotion

Intense promotion November is a special month for the promotion of tobacco in Indonesia even though Heroes' Day is commemorated on the tenth and the National Health Day is observed on Nov. 11. Sports people across the nation promoting the tobacco industry. Here are the facts:1.

Merapi eruption

Merapi eruptionFrom KompasThe Merapi eruption revealed that thousands of people live on dangerous slopes of the volcano, and many of them have become victims of the calamity. The eruption has destroyed assets, cattle and productive lands.

Satya Wacana rocked by more feuding

Satya Wacana rocked by more feuding SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): The Satya Wacana Christian University was rocked by more feuding after the foundation which owns the college appointed its new executive board on Wednesday.

Universities sign pact to stop student brawls

Universities sign pact to stop student brawls JAKARTA (JP): Police and military officers witnessed the managements of two privately-owned universities sign a pact yesterday to put an end to brawls like that involving their students on Wednesday.

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.

Housing loan disbursement unjust

Housing loan disbursement unjust JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Agrarian Affairs Soni Harsono said yesterday the fact that 70 percent of housing loans totaling Rp 28.2 trillion (US$12.8 billion) have gone for the purchase of upper class housing reflects injustice in the disbursement of credit.

Tangerang warns extortionists

Tangerang warns extortionists TANGERANG (JP): The regent of Tangerang, H. Syaifulah Abdurrahman, told traders of the Ciputat market, South Jakarta, whose kiosks were destroyed by fire on Oct. 20, to report to the authorities any officials asking them for money for occupying the space of a temporary...