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Vietnam, China start their border talks

Vietnam, China start their border talks HANOI (Reuter): Vietnamese and Chinese ministers held talks yesterday on border issues and problems in the South China Sea, where the two communist neighbors dispute territorial waters and oil-drilling rights.

Moslem groups are united on Arqam ban

Moslem groups are united on Arqam ban JAKARTA (JP): All the major Moslem organizations in Indonesia are united in their wish to see the Malaysia-based Al Arqam movement banned from the country, Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher announced yesterday."They all agreed to the ban.

Agriculture census has no link to taxes

Agriculture census has no link to taxes JAKARTA (JP): The municipal Statistics Bureau is busy assuring the public that the data gathered during the upcoming agriculture census will not be linked to property taxes.

Takdir's widow dead at 70

Takdir's widow dead at 70 JAKARTA (JP): Margret Axer, 70, the widow of Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana, died of stroke and heart failure complications yesterday, just one month after her husband's death.The German-born Margret, who was Sutan's third wife, died after undergoing treatment at the Harapan...

China spikers to arrive today

China spikers to arrive today JAKARTA (JP): The Chinese women's volleyball team is scheduled to arrive at the Soekarno-Hatta airport today to take part in the US$1.5 million Ultra Jaya Cup World Volleyball Grand Prix at the Senayan sports complex on Aug. 19-21.

Torn inner tube spread news of Indonesia's independence

Torn inner tube spread news of Indonesia's independenceBy Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): A torn inner tube filled with handfuls of grass helped witnesses of the proclamation of independence spread the word as far as they could go - Central Java and back - with the only available car around.

Madura bridge needs approval

Madura bridge needs approval SEMARANG, Central Java: State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said the construction of a 20-kilometer bridge between Java and Madura island would only proceed with the approval of the local people.

1,500 shanties face demolition

1,500 shanties face demolition The West Jakarta mayoralty administration is threatening to demolish 1,500 shanties built without permits along the Cisadane riverbank.The head of the mayoralty Security and Public Order Office, H.

Many Chinese remain alien

Many Chinese remain alien BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: As many as 1,177 people, or 38 percent of Chinese descendants in the province, have not applied for Indonesian citizenship, an official has said.Head of the socio-political affairs section of the provincial government, A. Azis S.

Myanmar responds to Mons' report

Myanmar responds to Mons' report JAKARTA (JP): The thousands of Myanmar's ethnic Mons currently being accommodated at refugee camps along the Thai border cannot be classified as refugees but rather "economic migrants", Myanmar Ambassador to Indonesia says.

British TV body suspends RI forestry commercials

British TV body suspends RI forestry commercials JAKARTA (JP): The Independent Television Commission (ITC) of Britain has suspended controversial commercials paid for by the Indonesian Forestry Community (MPI), following complaints from a number of viewers and environmental groups, an...

Pomposity (2)

Pomposity (2)From RepublikaThe issue of the Arqam movement which has been in the news for some time, has drawn a number of comments from the society.Obviously each comment is based on different argument.

Civil war may tear E. Timor if troops withdrawn: Military

Civil war may tear E. Timor if troops withdrawn: Military DILI, East Timor (JP): The military gave a warning Saturday that East Timor would be riddled by a civil war if the government bowed to foreign pressure to withdraw its troops from the territory.

Indonesia reaps four titles at Indonesia Open badminton meet

Indonesia reaps four titles at Indonesia Open badminton meetBy Hidayat Jati YOGYAKARTA (JP): Indonesia seized four titles at the 1994 RCTI Indonesian Open while the men's doubles All-Indonesian final achieved a milestone, delivering the tourney's best match here yesterday.

Police arrest 22 in raid on gambling related activities

Police arrest 22 in raid on gambling related activities JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested 22 people in two separate gambling raids over the weekend.Lt. Col. Latief Rabar, a spokesman for the City Police, said Saturday that officers arrested three men for gambling-related fraud at the Sano hotel in...

India and Indonesia step up trade ties

India and Indonesia step up trade ties India and Indonesia hold the perfect foundation for amiable trade and investment ties.Cultural and trade relations harking back at least two thousand years have paved the way for increasing closeness in the two countries' relations.

Hanoi studies RI anti-poverty fight

Hanoi studies RI anti-poverty fight JAKARTA (JP): Vietnam is studying Indonesia's way of fighting poverty to complement its own program to improve the life of more than 20 million people living below the poverty line in the country.

Govt to issue measures to narrow economic gap

Govt to issue measures to narrow economic gap BANDUNG (JP): The government promised on Saturday to introduce more measures to narrow gaps between the rich and the poor and to alleviate absolute poverty.

RI hopes to mine 5 badminton golds in Hiroshima

RI hopes to mine 5 badminton golds in Hiroshima JAKARTA (JP): Badminton competitions looks to be the Indonesian team's gold mine at the Hiroshima's Asian Games, with national top shuttlers favored to scoop five out of seven titles up for grabs, a sport expert says.

Govt must boost political education

Govt must boost political education JAKARTA (JP): The government's current drive to promote human resource development should go beyond simply improving people's skills and cover also their political awareness, intellectuals say.

Kraton festival opens in Yogya amid great fanfare

Kraton festival opens in Yogya amid great fanfare JAKARTA (JP): A grand and colorful festival involving seven royal houses of Java was opened in Yogyakarta on Saturday.The cheery opening ceremony of the Kraton Festival took place on the city's northern square and attracted throngs of locals and...

SBSI chief detained for inciting violence

SBSI chief detained for inciting violence JAKARTA (JP): Police have detained Muchtar Pakpahan, the chairman of the outlawed Indonesian Prosperous Workers Union (SBSI), on charges of inciting violence, his colleagues said.Muchtar was picked up from his home on Jl.

Cambodia rejects China Town plan

Cambodia rejects China Town plan PHNOM PENH (Reuter): Cambodia's government has rejected a proposal to create a unique China Town, fearing massive immigration from Hong Kong, the Phnom Penh Post reported.

Metareum gets strong backing

Metareum gets strong backing BANDUNG, West Java: The West Java chapter of the Moslem- oriented United Development Party (PPP) affirmed yesterday they would rally behind Ismail Hasan Metareum's bid to seek re- election as party chairman.

Pomposity (1)

Pomposity (1)From RepublikaI was taken aback by K. H. Hasan Basri's statement concerning Darul Arqam (Republika, Aug. 10, 1994). K. H. Hasan Basri, who is Chairman of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI), said "... wearing turbans, they thought they were great ulemas.

A Yankee on the run sent home

A Yankee on the run sent home JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian immigration authorities have deported an American citizen who has been on the United States wanted list for a major fraud case since March 1993.James William Miller, 54, was picked up from his hotel room at the Kumbokarno Hotel in Yogyakarta...

Haryanto reiterates no hike in fares of public transport

Haryanto reiterates no hike in fares of public transport JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto has reiterated that there will be no increase in the fares of public transit vehicles this year.

Citibank targets India

Citibank targets India WASHINGTON (AFP): U.S.-owned Citibank has targeted India as a major credit market, stating in a report that by the year 2000, it will rank second to Southeast Asia in terms of cardholders.

Rainbow Hills is developing US$150m resort

Rainbow Hills is developing US$150m resort BOGOR, West Java (JP): PT Rainbow Hills Development on Saturday started the construction of a five-star Sheraton hotel near its sport, leisure and residential resort currently being built at Citeureup, about 40 kilometers south of Jakarta.

India wants closer ties with ASEAN

India wants closer ties with ASEAN SINGAPORE (AFP): India wants to become a full dialog partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the earliest opportunity, the Sunday Times newspaper said.

Women's emancipation in RI may be on the wrong track

Women's emancipation in RI may be on the wrong track JAKARTA (JP): Women's emancipation in Indonesia may be on the wrong track as it is giving greater emphasis to women's participation as workers rather than access to the decision- making process, according to an activist.

Water firms will issue bonds to finance projects

Water firms will issue bonds to finance projects JAKARTA (JP): Two state-owned water companies, one in Bogor, West Java, and the other in Surabaya, East Java, plan to offer bonds to the public next year to raise funds for water purification projects.

Home-made guns confiscated

Home-made guns confiscated PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Police in Central Lampung have seized two home-made rifles and arrested the two people they believe are the owners.Spokesman for the southern Sumatra police command, Second Lt.

Surjadi receives best village heads

Surjadi receives best village heads Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has said the visiting best village heads from the country's 27 provinces should see Jakarta in a more balanced way, weighing the metropolis' negative and positive sides, and hence not readily condoning their residents moving to the city.

Religious fanaticism

Religious fanaticism President Soeharto asked intellectual groups to give sincere attention to the national guidelines concerning the role of the religious communities in the nation's development when holding a seminar.

Biggest asset owners

Biggest asset owners Much has been said and discussed previously about the increasingly high concentration of asset ownership and market power in the hands of large business groups in Indonesia and the implications for economic efficiency and even political stability.

Damri operates 27 airport buses

Damri operates 27 airport buses The state-owned bus company (Damri) operates 27 new busses to cater to the public's escalating demand on economic transportation to and from the Soekarno-Hatta international airport.

Ulemas asked to preach about family planning

Ulemas asked to preach about family planning JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Population Haryono Suyono is encouraging religious leaders to help the government promote its "prosperous family movement" campaign.

Lippobank's profit rises

Lippobank's profit rises JAKARTA (JP): PT Lippobank, an affiliate of the Lippo Group, has reported a 52.6 percent increase in after-tax profit to Rp 31.1 billion (US$14.32 million) during the first six months of this year over the same period of last year.

Proton takes 74.5% of the local market

Proton takes 74.5% of the local market KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's national car Proton has raised its share of the domestic car market to 74.5 percent in the first six months of the year as an upbeat automobile industry saw overall sales rising 5.8 percent.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Students Quiz 3:05 Riang Ria 3:20 Soccer: Independence Cup Final (live from Surabaya) 5:30 Regional News 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings: Buddhism 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series: Van der Valk 9:00 World News...

Human rights

Human rights Millions of Indonesians were killed during the Portuguese, British, Dutch and Japanese bloody 450-year occupation. Fortunately, Soekarno and his compatriot Hatta ended the era when he declared national independence in his home on Aug. 17, 1945.

Weekly Stock Exchange Review

Weekly Stock Exchange Review JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on most counters advanced towards the middle and end of last week after dipping due to profit- taking on Monday.Despite heavy selling, two newcomers which were listed on Monday -- Bank Rama and Wicaksana -- performed better than expected.

Timor prisoners may get clemency

Timor prisoners may get clemency SEMARANG, Central Java: Four political prisoners from East Timor serving hefty jail terms in the Kedungpane prison here may receive clemency from the government.The clemency has been proposed by the correctional house in East Timor's capital of Dili from which the...

RI raises diplomatic ties with South Africa

RI raises diplomatic ties with South Africa JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has raised its diplomatic ties with South Africa to a full ambassadorial level although both counties have yet to appoint their respective official ambassadors.

Helpful Garuda

Helpful Garuda I was traveling on a Garuda Airlines flight from Manado to Jakarta, which stops in Ujungpandang. Since I had been on a short business visit to Manado, I was carrying only hand baggage, which consisted of my briefcase and traveling bag.

Tips on how to change CorelDRAW!'s default font

Tips on how to change CorelDRAW!'s default font JAKARTA (JP): Each of us has a different preference as to the font and font size that we want to create our documents with. In most word processing programs, the default is Times or TimesNewRoman.

Soeharto wants comprehensive debt solution

Soeharto wants comprehensive debt solution JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called over the weekend for a comprehensive and final solution for dealing with the crippling debt of developing countries.Speaking at the opening of a three-day ministerial meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM),...

Dharma Wanita awards scholarships

Dharma Wanita awards scholarships The Dharma Wanita women's organization of the Ministry of Social Services has granted scholarships to 184 students from the less privileged groups of the society. The program is part of the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the organization, the members of...

In new move, NU seeks ban on Al Arqam

In new move, NU seeks ban on Al Arqam JAKARTA (JP): Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) withdrew its support for the controversial Al Arqam movement Saturday, joining hands with the Ulemas Council (MUI) in seeking the ban of the Malaysian- based movement.K.H.