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Govt to probe Kanindo's fake export documents

Govt to probe Kanindo's fake export documents JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo promised yesterday to investigate a potential rescuer of the debt-ridden Kanindo Group which has been linked to the issue of fake export documents.

Buses with New Model Route system

Buses with New Model Route systemFrom NeracaI commend the PPD city bus company's introduction of its New Model Route (RMB) on its Patas AC buses. It has been found to be effective in discouraging drivers to fill their buses with too many passengers and to drive recklessly in the city's traffic.

Fighting rape

Fighting rapeFrom RepublikaThe recent rape and murder of a female student that took place in Bogor, West Java, and other forms of violence in society are apparently the result of the increasing availability of pornographic shows.

Message from H.E. Dato' Dali M. Hashim,

Message from H.E. Dato' Dali M. Hashim,Malaysian Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia Today, August 31, 1994 Malaysia celebrates her 37th independence anniversary. On this very joyful day, I would like to warmly congratulate all the people of Malaysia wherever they are, including those staying...

Team to better prepare workers to be sent abroad

Team to better prepare workers to be sent abroad JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has formed a joint team to work out a plan on manpower as part of the efforts to improve the competitiveness of Indonesians working abroad.

Indonesia must make voting a tradition, scholar says

Indonesia must make voting a tradition, scholar says JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should make voting a tradition in deciding some of the political issues, and not insist on consensus all the time, according to a noted political scholar.Prof. Dr.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Surjadi hopes MRT done during his time

Surjadi hopes MRT done during his time JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja expressed hope that the oft-delayed urban Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) project, which will link Blok M in South Jakarta with the Kota area in West Jakarta, will be completed while he is still in office.

Horse show down graded

Horse show down graded KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Organizers of a local horse competition on Sumba Island have had to downgrade a traditional horse show because the government ruled against bringing in horses from other areas.

Transport allowance

Transport allowanceFrom Suara KaryaIt is becoming increasingly difficult for civil servants to find a place to live near their Jakarta offices. This is because the city is continuously and rapidly developing.

Russians, Saudis meet in final of Independence Cup

Russians, Saudis meet in final of Independence Cup JAKARTA (JP): Saudi Arabia, which narrowly overcame the United Arab Emirates 67-66 here yesterday, will face favorite Russia, lopsided winners earlier in the evening over the South Korean Army team 65-49 in the final of the fifth Independence Cup...

Lawyers demand acquittals for Sjahrizal and Bambang

Lawyers demand acquittals for Sjahrizal and Bambang JAKARTA (JP): The lawyers of two former directors of Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) yesterday demanded that their clients be acquitted of corruption charges, saying that the government has already convicted the main culprit.

Bus kills three youths

Bus kills three youths KLATEN, Central Java: Three young motorcyclists were killed when a bus crashed into bikes in Delanggu Village on Sunday.Eyewitnesses said that the youths were racing when they fell on the ascending road.

The rape of `Jugun Ianfu': A debt of honor for Japan

The rape of `Jugun Ianfu': A debt of honor for JapanBy Marianne Katoppo JAKARTA (JP): The international debt crisis is being discussed extensively these days. Sixty of the so-called poorer countries are burdened by hundreds of billion debt, and urge for a 70 percent reduction.

Coach Crook

Coach CrookFrom RepublikaOn Aug. 9, 1994 I left Pulo Gadung terminal, Jakarta, for Yogyakarta on a Ramayana Bus. I sat at number was 14 and I put my bag underneath the seat. My bus started at the scheduled time and there was nothing extraordinary during the voyage.

Private college forum supports government rule

Private college forum supports government rule JAKARTA (JP): BM-PTSI, a forum of private universities, said yesterday that it fully supports the government's plan to regulate the way private colleges are being administered.

House should learn from criticisms

House should learn from criticisms JAKARTA (JP): Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Wahono appealed to members yesterday to carry out self-examination in the face of mounting criticisms about its role in Indonesia's democracy.

Mikrolet drivers protest closed-door regulations

Mikrolet drivers protest closed-door regulations JAKARTA (JP): Many of the 12-seat Mikrolet minibuses are protesting the Jakarta chapter Land Transport Owners' Organization (Organda) decision requiring them to install a special door "handle" at one establishment.

Centex's profit falls by 82 percent

Centex's profit falls by 82 percent JAKARTA (JP): PT Century Textile Industry (Centex), a textile manufacturer listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, yesterday reported an 82 percent decline in its after-tax profit to Rp 2.6 billion (US$1.2 million) in the 1993-94 year to April.

TV stations

TV stations Correction: Yesterday's story entitled Batam to get 2 TV relay stations which appeared on this page erroneously reported that the relay station would be dedicated on Monday. In fact, it will be dedicated today, Tuesday. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. -- Editor

`Growth of cities depend on political power'

`Growth of cities depend on political power' JAKARTA (JP): A scholar said that the boom of Indonesian cities, particularly Jakarta whose population is estimated to reach 30 million over the next 25 years, is closely related to the distribution of political power.

Proposal to raise traffic fines gets mixed reactions

Proposal to raise traffic fines gets mixed reactions JAKARTA (JP): The public had mixed reactions to the city administration's plan to increase traffic fines by up to 100 percent starting this week.Some motorists said that the increase would be too burdensome while others supported the proposed...

Kedung Ombo farmers excel

Kedung Ombo farmers excel BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Central Javanese farmers from Kedung Ombo who were resettled here have been nominated to win this year's national award as role model transmigrants.The 206 families from Kedung Ombo, who are now working the land in Seluma Kiri Transmigration Site in...

Town of flowers

Town of flowersFrom Berita BuanaIn many stories and articles Bandung has always been referred to as the Town of Flowers. Also Bandung is proudly called "the Paris of Java" and many other glamorous names. Very recently I visited Bandung but I did not see any flowers around.

PPP congress

PPP congress The United Development Party (PPP) is holding a congress from Aug. 29 to 31, 1994 in Jakarta. This is an important event because PPP, PDI (Indonesian Democratic Party) and the Functional Group (Golkar) are national assets.

Cutting remarks from prosecutor in murder case

Cutting remarks from prosecutor in murder case JAKARTA (JP): The prosecutor in the case of the decapitated doctor told the North Jakarta District Court to reject the defense statement of lawyer Bambang Hartono and asked the court to sentence the accused to 10 years in prison.

Bad business for plant sellers at Flona fair

Bad business for plant sellers at Flona fair JAKARTA (JP): Many plants sellers complained that they did not have good sales during the just concluded Flora and Fauna (Flona) exhibition, which was organized by the City Park Agency.

Plywood makers hail Japanese tariff cut

Plywood makers hail Japanese tariff cut JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian plywood exporters yesterday welcomed Japan's plan to lower its import duties on plywood.Sudradjat D.P., a member of the advisory board of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), said that the tariff reduction will...

TV Today

TV TodayTVRI 2:00 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 TV Series: International Family Classic 4:30 Science Program: Blue Planet 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Karya dan Upaya 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Profile of Artists 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Insight 8:05 Drama 9:00...

Mandela to visit Indonesia

Mandela to visit Indonesia CAPE TOWN (Reuter): South African President Nelson Mandela will visit Indonesia this weekend, a spokesman said yesterday.Spokesman Parks Mankahlana said Mandela, who is also head of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), would leave on Thursday and return to South...

Rivalry for PPP top post intensifies

Rivalry for PPP top post intensifies JAKARTA (JP): Competition for the top spot of the Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP) intensified at the start of the party congress yesterday as internal bickering deteriorated.

In pursuit of better DPR

In pursuit of better DPR Indonesians have just heard yet another moan of discontent about the way the House of Representatives (DPR) functions. This time the lament was voiced by no less than the Speaker of the DPR, Wahono.

Indonesia opposes marriage between gays

Indonesia opposes marriage between gays JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is opposed to the marriage of two people of the same sex, although the practice could cut the population growth, President Soeharto said yesterday.

Toll road project begins

Toll road project begins UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar launched the construction of another toll road in the city on Monday.The 10.31 kilometer road will link the Makasar Industrial Zone with the Soekarno- Hatta Port and will be an extension of the Tallo...

Satelindo to sell 30,000 GSM telephone lines

Satelindo to sell 30,000 GSM telephone lines JAKARTA (JP): PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo), a satellite and cellular telephone operator, plans to market 30,000 cellular telecommunications lines using the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) by the end of this year.

1,670 netted in citizenship operation

1,670 netted in citizenship operation East Jakarta mayoralty administration announced yesterday that it netted 1,670 people, including 40 prostitutes, caught traveling without identification documents during a sweep late last week.

KONI to send 151 athletes to Asiad

KONI to send 151 athletes to Asiad JAKARTA (JP): Amid a Rp 1.4 billion (US$646,050) deficit and after some delay, the national sports governing body (KONI) has decided to send 151 athletes in 23 sports -- including three in non-Olympic events -- to the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima in October.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to rally on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with most issues gaining ground in moderate trading.The broad-based Composite Index closed 2.43 points higher at 507.75 yesterday from 505.32 on Friday.

Developer of property offers new shares

Developer of property offers new shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Duta Pertiwi, a diversified property developer affiliated with the Sinar Mas Group, will offer 25 million new shares, or around 11 percent of its enlarged total of common stocks, in October.

Fire razes shopping center, causing Rp 33 billion in losses

Fire razes shopping center, causing Rp 33 billion in losses JAKARTA (JP): Fire yesterday razed the Cipulir Plaza, a five- story shopping center in Cipulir, South Jakarta, causing financial losses of more than Rp 33 billion (US$15,193,370). No casualties were reported.

Depok terminal

Depok terminalFrom NeracaA few days before the celebration of the 49th anniversary of the Indonesian proclamation of independence, Depok Town Administration launched an operation code named "K3 Operation.

German national killed in RP

German national killed in RP DAVAO, Philippines (AFP): Two unidentified armed men robbed then shot dead a German businessman in this southern city over the weekend, a police official said yesterday.Ulrich Lehman, 54, a longtime Davao resident who is married to a Filipina, was watching television...

Mercy given to sect followers

Mercy given to sect followers KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has promised to show mercy to followers of a banned Islamic messianic sect, but vowed to crackdown on its leaders."We do not want to arrest the followers ...

Industrial waste

Industrial wasteFrom Pikiran RakyatWe residents of Cibeureum village, South Cimahi district, Bandung, West Java, are very concerned about the location of PT Cimindi Subur and PT Metro Blue Jean Washing situated at Cempaka village, Andir District.

Democracy new to us: Soeharto

Democracy new to us: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that Indonesia has much to learn about applying modern democracy to cope with its problems."We are aware that the democratic tradition is something which is relatively new to us," Soeharto said at the opening of the third...

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

YJI will hold fund raiser

YJI will hold fund raiser An official of the Indonesian Heart Foundation (YJI) said that, in a bid to collect donations from the public, it will sell cards which will enable the holders to get discounts in hospitals, department stores, drug stores and hotels.

Kampung Rambutan bus terminal

Kampung Rambutan bus terminalFrom JayakartaKampung Rambutan bus terminal is prone to criminal acts and violence, particularly at night. The most common crime is hold- ups. Ticket scalpers also make the situation in the terminal inconvenient.

White sand, good food and Phil Collins

White sand, good food and Phil Collins JAKARTA (JP): Picture this. You're having a seafood barbecue and a few drinks with friends in beach-like surroundings while watching Phil Collins in concert.That's the atmosphere that Pasir Putih grill and bar tries to recreate in the heart of the Kemang...

Profiles of leading candidates for PPP chairman

Profiles of leading candidates for PPP chairman JAKARTA (JP): With the opening of the congress of the United Development Party (PPP) yesterday, six men have been named as possible candidates for the party's chairmanship.The following is a brief synopsis of each candidate.1.