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Cargo lanes crucial for EAGA success

Cargo lanes crucial for EAGA successBy Hendarsyah Tarmizi MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Brunei and the Philippines have appealed to Indonesia to establish more shipping and air routes from Sulawesi and Kalimantan to neighboring countries to boost trade among members of the East ASEAN Growth Area...

Gus Dur tipped to take to NU post again

Gus Dur tipped to take to NU post again JAKARTA (JP): The Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) opens its national congress in Tasikmalaya, West Java, today to decide on its leadership, which will play a crucial role in deciding where the country's largest Moslem organization stands politically.

Banking industry urged to reduce credit expansion

Banking industry urged to reduce credit expansion JAKARTA (JP): Governor of Bank Indonesia J. Soedradjad Djiwandono yesterday urged the banking industry to reduce loan approvals to avoid being trapped with huge non-performing loans.

ADB loan for RI roads

ADB loan for RI roads MANILA (Agencies): The Asian Development Bank said yesterday it approved a US$180 million loan to improve roads in the eastern part of Indonesia.The money will help finance the government's public works program to improve national and provincial roads in 13 provinces, enabling...

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.

KONI asked for all-out preparations for SEA Games

KONI asked for all-out preparations for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman ordered the National Sports Governing Body (KONI) yesterday to go all out in preparations for next year's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Bangkok.

Storm ravages 500 houses

Storm ravages 500 houses SURABAYA, East Java: A total of 521 houses were seriously damaged and 18 others collapsed during a storm which raged through 12 villages in the Madiun regency Tuesday, a press report said yesterday.

Quality conference

Quality conference JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for People's Welfare R.S. Museno opened a conference on The Improvement of the Quality of Companies Performance, held by the city manpower office at city hall on Tuesday.

Flora and fauna stamps

Flora and fauna stampsFrom KompasAs an Indonesian bird watcher I congratulate the government for issuing the stamps of the Love of Flora and Fauna 1994 serial. The official issue was Nov. 5, 1994. The flora and fauna pictures on the stamps are of high quality.

Pakistan's gas depletes

Pakistan's gas depletes QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuter): Pakistan is seriously concerned about its fast-depleting natural gas reserves, which experts say could run out in 18 years' time."Based on the 1992/93 gas production rate of about 1,600 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) and an annual...

OIC to focus on Islam's image in West

OIC to focus on Islam's image in West JAKARTA (JP): The upcoming meetings of the Organization of Islamic Conferences (OIC) in Morocco next month will discuss ways of improving the image of Islam in the world, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said yesterday.

Rare Javanese tiger sighted

Rare Javanese tiger sighted JEMBER, East Java: A group of fishermen may be among the few people to have spotted the Javanese tiger in the last 20 years.They reported being stalked and attacked by what they described as a tiger during a recent camping trip to Alas Purwo, Banyuwangi.

Mar'ie tells banks to raise rates to stop capital flight

Mar'ie tells banks to raise rates to stop capital flight JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday that following the recent increase in U.S. interest rates, domestic banks will have to raise their deposit rates in order to curb capital flight.

Merpati service

Merpati serviceFrom KompasOn Oct. 31, 1994 I tried to book a plane ticket from Yogyakarta to Jakarta. I was told that all flights were booked out. I half-heartedly went to the Merpati's counter. I found out that only the executive class seats for MZ371 at 5 p.m.

Singapore to raise worker levies

Singapore to raise worker levies SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore announced new rules on the hiring of foreign workers yesterday, aimed at increasing the skills levels of foreign workers and at letting local businesses expand during any economic upturn.

Hutomo awarded Setir Emas

Hutomo awarded Setir Emas JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Motor Sports Body (IMI) Hutomo Mandala Putra received on Monday the Setir Emas award for his efforts in developing the sports in Indonesia.

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.

Free trade to have serious impacts: Soerjadi

Free trade to have serious impacts: Soerjadi JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's commitment to free trade in the Asia-Pacific region by 2020 came under harsh criticism yesterday as Deputy House Speaker Soerjadi warned of its serious possible consequences.

NU brings harmony and unity

NU brings harmony and unity Nahdlatul Ulama, the nation's largest socio-religious Moslem organization, is holding its congress tomorrow in the West Java city of Tasikmalaya. Political scientist Mitsuo Nakamura argues that the congress will have ample national and international implications.

Dili spending more on tourism

Dili spending more on tourism DILI, East Timor: The East Timor provincial government has allocated a budget of Rp 16.3 billion ($7.7 million) this year for the development of the territory's tourism industry.

Soeharto supports peace among East Timorese

Soeharto supports peace among East Timorese JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is fully supportive of the current reconciliation drive to end an 18-year enmity between the East Timorese who supported the integration with Indonesia and those who have opposed it.

SE Asia's future ties with West (1)

SE Asia's future ties with West (1) This is the first of two articles based on a paper presented by Indonesian Ambassador, Adrianus Mooy, to the European Union, at the Fuji-Wolfensohn Europen Advisory Board Meeting in London on Nov. 18.

Study to focus on night transportation

Study to focus on night transportation JAKARTA (JP): The City Traffic and Land Transportation Control Agency (DLLAJ), in cooperation with various transportation companies, will research night transportation in an effort to restructure nightly bussing operations.

Evacuees' return canceled as Merapi still active

Evacuees' return canceled as Merapi still active YOGYAKARTA (JP): Mount Merapi was still dangerously active yesterday, forcing the authorities to cancel plans of sending home about 5,500 villagers stranded at evacuation centers since the eruption last week.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Prince Valliant 3:05 Gita Wicara 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Karya & Upaya 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music Contest: Asia Bagus 8:05 Humoria 9:00...

Suwandi earns second win

Suwandi earns second win JAKARTA (JP): Men's singles defending champion Suwandi rallied to a three-set 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 victory over veteran Dede Suhendar in the second day of the Indonesia Masters tennis championships yesterday.

Train, truck collide

Train, truck collide JAKARTA (JP): A cargo train and truck were involved in a collision in Sudimara, Tangerang yesterday, leaving one person severely injured."The severely injured victim is the driver of the truck," an official of the state-railway company Perumka said.

Police upbeat about Beng Seng murder

Police upbeat about Beng Seng murder JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto said here yesterday that it is only a matter of time before he and his men capture the mastermind behind the killing of entertainment businessman Nyo Beng Seng.

Gus Dur may retain top NU post: Moerdiono

Gus Dur may retain top NU post: Moerdiono JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said yesterday that Abdurrahman Wahid "still has the chance" to retain his post as chief of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia's largest Moslem organization.

Govt predicts 200,000 at haj registration

Govt predicts 200,000 at haj registration JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher predicted yesterday that the number of Indonesians who register for next year's haj pilgrimage to Mecca could exceed 180,000, perhaps even 200,000.

Prepare to compete

Prepare to compete Among our non-oil and gas export commodities, textiles and textile products rank first, having reached a value of more than US$6 billion in 1993. The plans call for raising that figure to $12 billion to $13 billion a year during the sixth five-year development period.

MOU signed for $204m project

MOU signed for $204m project JAKARTA (JP): The Boewana Waluya Foundation and the Euro Consortium of Property Business, Nedindo, have signed a memorandum of understanding for the establishment of a US$204 million property project.H.

Govt to allow increase in international air links

Govt to allow increase in international air links JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon allow an increase in the number of international air links with several foreign countries to boost foreign arrivals, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto says.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued weakening yesterday amid the fall of popular shares such as Ciputra Development, Dharmala Intiland, Indah Kiat Paper & Pulp, Indofood, Mulia Industrindo and United Tractor.

Electricity rates

Electricity ratesFrom SinarIt is not the first time the state electricity company has raised electricity rates. The company has increased its rates repeatedly. It is normal practice for the increase to be determined without prior consultation with the House of Representatives (DPR).

Judges inspect alleged high-class brothel

Judges inspect alleged high-class brothel JAKARTA (JP): Judge Stephanus Sutrisno of the South Jakarta District Court led a trial site inspection session to the alleged brothel at Jl. Prapanca 4, South Jakarta, yesterday.

Eight clubs into Kobatama finals

Eight clubs into Kobatama finals JAKARTA (JP): Eight basketball clubs confirmed their entry into the fourth and final leg of this year's intercity professional basketball league Kobatama, which is again scheduled in Jakarta from Dec. 14-16.

Food festival to upgrade service

Food festival to upgrade serviceBy Lenah Susianty JAKARTA (JP): If you have never heard a waiter or waitress wish you Selamat makan (enjoy your meal) at a restaurant, try one of Jakarta's 39 restaurants participating in the Jakarta Food Festival.

Malaysia's new force not threat to RI: Gen. Feisal

Malaysia's new force not threat to RI: Gen. Feisal JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia does not perceive the creation of Malaysia's Rapid Deployment Force as any sort of provocation or threat, a top military official says.

Freedom and fun, key to science: Gajdusek

Freedom and fun, key to science: Gajdusek JAKARTA (JP): A visiting Nobel laureate yesterday reminded researchers of the two essentials to boosting science -- freedom and fun."A researcher would rather be given an empty warehouse, than a laboratory based on someone else's idea," American Daniel...

Commercial oil production to start in Timor Gap

Commercial oil production to start in Timor Gap JAKARTA (JP): Commercial oil production will start early next year in the Timor Gap, an offshore area disputed by Indonesia and Australia, Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana says.

WB loan for Palestinians

WB loan for Palestinians PARIS (Reuter): The World Bank has agreed to extend a US$58 million credit to Palestinian authorities to support self-rule projects, an official at the multinational institution said yesterday.

Chinese CDs sales annoy Vietnam

Chinese CDs sales annoy Vietnam HANOI (AFP): Vietnamese officials are warning of new "cultural pollutants" sweeping the country, propagating reactionary and indecent thoughts among the young.But the source of this contamination is not the western countries that Hanoi's cultural commissars often...

Harbor services

Harbor services As a student returning from my studies abroad I didn't pay much attention to the news concerning the rise in tariffs for harbor services -- until I had to get my personal belongings out of the Tanjung Priok port.

Invisible thief

Invisible thief A colleague of mine, Mrs. L. has a unique story to tell. On Nov. 1, 1994, her husband put five banknotes of twenty thousand rupiah each in an envelope in his briefcase. It was closed with a code, the number of which is known to only himself and yet when he woke up in the morning the...

Soeharto due to dedicate power projects

Soeharto due to dedicate power projects JAKARTA (JP): Next month President Soeharto is expected to inaugurate power projects which have been established at total costs of approximately Rp 2 trillion (US$912.4 million), says the chief executive of the state electricity company PLN.

Navratilova to meet Yayuk in farewell match

Navratilova to meet Yayuk in farewell match JAKARTA (JP): Former world number one Martina Navratilova has decided to include Indonesia as one stop on her world farewell tour. The tour will take Navratilova to five continents and the honor, and match, here have been given to Yayuk Basuki.

S'pore starts work on cable TV plan

S'pore starts work on cable TV plan SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore has begun building a US$500-million ($340-million) cable television network, with some 20,000 homes expected to be wired for 30 channels by the middle of next year, Singapore CableVision officials have said.

Rubber producers extend expired price pact

Rubber producers extend expired price pact KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): World rubber producers have agreed to extend for a further year an expired price pact pending talks on a new UN-brokered accord, even as international stockpiles dry up, officials said yesterday.

Province needs bigger ships

Province needs bigger ships JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The province needs bigger ships to facilitate the movement of people and goods in the province, the head of the local transportation office said.Martono was quoted by the Antara news agency as saying that the existing fleets of "pioneering" ships...