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One dead in drug raid

One dead in drug raid BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Police said they shot dead one man during a drug raid in a nearby jungle and seized 31 kilograms of marijuana from the location.Nineteen other members of the syndicate however fled.Commandant of the southeast Aceh military district, Lt. Col.

Homeless thieves of cars' side mirrors captured

Homeless thieves of cars' side mirrors captured JAKARTA (JP): Police announced yesterday that they have captured eight homeless criminals, including five minors and a fence, who were believed to have been behind a series of thefts of cars' side mirrors at traffic lights during traffic jams in...

Ferguson to delight jazz fans at Topaz

Ferguson to delight jazz fans at Topaz JAKARTA (JP): Jazz lovers here will be treated to a live performance today and tomorrow by noted American trumpeter Maynard Ferguson at the Topaz Club, Wisma Bakrie on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said.

Top Vatican official visits RI

Top Vatican official visits RI JAKARTA (JP): A top official from The Vatican is currently in Indonesia for a series of meetings at the invitation of the local Roman Catholic Church and the Indonesian government.

Loans made to protect river basin

Loans made to protect river basin JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry will allow farmers to obtain loans derived from reforestation funds for the development of plantations aimed at conservation of river basin areas in Java and Madura.

Dili bishop invites national human rights commission

Dili bishop invites national human rights commission DILI, East Timor (JP): Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo, the head of the local Roman Catholic Church, is appealing to the National Commission on Human Rights to come to the area where tension has emerged in the past two weeks.

Indonesia is very near and dear to Japanese Ambassador Fujita

Indonesia is very near and dear to Japanese Ambassador FujitaBy Riyadi Ambassador Kimio Fujita recently completed his tenure of office as head of the Japanese mission in Indonesia. Before leaving the country, Ambassador Fujita agreed to give an interview with The Jakarta Post to reflect on his...

ASEAN's future to be reshaped in crucial meetings

ASEAN's future to be reshaped in crucial meetingsBy Michele Cooper BANGKOK (AFP): Formed 27 years ago to counter a perceived threat from communist Indochina, ASEAN is gearing up this week for crucial decisions on reshaping its future -- including admitting former nemesis Vietnam.

Prosecutors want life imprisonment for Eddy Tansil

Prosecutors want life imprisonment for Eddy Tansil JAKARTA (JP): Government prosecutors yesterday demanded that the Central Jakarta Court sentence businessman Eddy Tansil to life imprisonment for masterminding the multi-million dollar scam at the government-owned Bank Pembangunan Indonesia...

Minister denies keeping gold coin

Minister denies keeping gold coin KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Following a report of a Standard Chartered Plc probe into missing gold coins, a Malaysian minister said Thursday he had returned a US$10,000 gold coin given to him by a representative of the bank.

Bulgaria smashes Indonesia's dream at Federation Cup

Bulgaria smashes Indonesia's dream at Federation Cup FRANKFURT, Germany (Agencies): Bulgaria smashed Indonesia's dreams of making its only second quarterfinals appearance at the Federation Cup women's tennis team championship here, taking a 2- 0 winning lead for a place in the last eight.

Asian exporters' reliance on Japan fades

Asian exporters' reliance on Japan fades TOKYO (AFP): While Japanese exporters grow increasingly dependent on Asian markets, exporters in Asia are relying less on Japan as they sell more merchandise to each other, according to a finance ministry survey.

Council seeks poppy ban

Council seeks poppy ban PEKANBARU, Riau: The Ulema Council plans to issue a fatwa (religious instruction) calling on farmers in the northern Sumatra province of Aceh to stop planting poppy, from which marijuana is extracted.

Top drivers join Palembang rally

Top drivers join Palembang rally JAKARTA (JP): More than 45 national top drivers will enter the third leg of the national rally championships series in Palembang, South Sumatra at the end of this month.

Environmental rating scheme delayed, needs more planning

Environmental rating scheme delayed, needs more planning BANDUNG (JP): The government has postponed its plan to begin rating manufacturing companies in terms of their environmental records because the program requires better preparation.

RI cultural troupe heads for Moscow

RI cultural troupe heads for Moscow JAKARTA (JP): A group of young Indonesian artists will shake Moscow public with their stunning performance of traditional and modern music, dances and other cultural shows from Aug. 22 to 25.

FAO's Jacques Diouf will visit Indonesia

FAO's Jacques Diouf will visit Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Director General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Jacques Diouf is due to arrive here on Saturday for a four-day visit at the invitation of Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah.

Vietnam observer at GATT

Vietnam observer at GATT GENEVA (AFP): The world trade body GATT has awarded Vietnam observer status, the Geneva-based organization said.Vietnam's ambassador to international organizations in Geneva, Nguyen Luong, said his country wanted to become a full member of GATT, or the successor World Trade...

RI welcomes Vietnam in ASEAN: Alatas

RI welcomes Vietnam in ASEAN: AlatasBy Pandaya BANGKOK (JP): Indonesia has thrown its weight behind proposals that socialist Vietnam be granted membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

RP seeks China, HK on drug triads

RP seeks China, HK on drug triads MANILA (AFP): The Philippines is coordinating with police authorities in China and Hong Kong to curb drug trafficking here involving Chinese triads, Vice President Joseph Estrada said yesterday.

Storm wrecks school in Bekasi

Storm wrecks school in Bekasi BEKASI (JP): Students of an elementary school in Bekasi, on the eastern outskirts of the city, are now studying in the teacher's room because their classrooms were heavily damaged by a storm on Monday.

Irregular bus fare

Irregular bus fareFrom Bisnis IndonesiaI am a regular commuter on the Pulogadung-Kalideres bus route of Patas No. 64 in Jakarta. I am often annoyed at the irregular ticket fares imposed on passengers. One bus will charge Rp 550 and another one Rp 600 for the same route and distance.

Price of tea at supermarkets

Price of tea at supermarketsFrom MerdekaLast week I was surprised to see traditional herbal tea, teh jamu, for body slimming on a shelf at Metro supermarket in Melawai Plaza in Blok M priced at Rp 9,300. As far as I know the price of this tea is only Rp 7,500.

Five Yogya painters represent two generations of regional art

Five Yogya painters represent two generations of regional artBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): An exhibition of five painters representing two generations of Yogyakarta artists will open this evening at Edwin's Gallery in Kemang, South Jakarta.

Army captain faces 18 months in prison

Army captain faces 18 months in prison JAKARTA (JP): Military prosecutors are demanding that an Army captain be imprisoned for 18 months for failing to report a plot to kill a labor activist last year.Captain Kusaeri, formerly chief of Porong Military Command, is being tried in the military...

`KWK' to double its suburban fleet

`KWK' to double its suburban fleet The Wahana Kalpika Cooperative (KWK), which manages the 12- seat suburban transportation KWK fleet, plans to operate an additional 1,400 small vans in an effort to curb the operation of unauthorized vans in the suburbs.

APEC may set course for trade liberalization

APEC may set course for trade liberalization CANBERRA (AFP): Leaders of the 18 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) countries are likely, but not certain, to set a course for regional trade liberalization at their November conference, Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans said yesterday.

City Hall bans office guide book

City Hall bans office guide book The city administration has banned a book entitled Jakarta Office Building Guide 1994," which is published by a private firm, on the grounds that the book is misleading.

Maman gets nine years in prison

Maman gets nine years in prison JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court yesterday sentenced Maman Suparman, formerly deputy manager of Bapindo's Jakarta branch, to nine years imprisonment for his role in allowing businessman Eddy Tansil to swindle the government-owned bank out of $448...

New Zealand aid focuses on social projects

New Zealand aid focuses on social projects JAKARTA (JP): The New Zealand government is helping finance a number of projects in Indonesia designed to promote the welfare of the poor and disadvantaged groups.

Image of Betawi

Image of Betawi I'd like to respond to what Mr. Zainal Abidin cited about Betawi -- in your article entitled Ms and Mr Jakarta, a stepping stone to popularity -- as a bunch of backward people who could only afford to live in the city's outskirts (The Jakarta Post, July 16, 1994).

Foreign fellowship

Foreign fellowshipFrom KompasI am a teacher of the Junior Technology Vocational School and one of the candidates for the Foreign Fellowship Program of the Project for Enhancement of the Junior Vocational Education, Ministry of Education and Culture.

Tampubolon killers may face 15 to 18 years imprisonment

Tampubolon killers may face 15 to 18 years imprisonment JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutors in the murder trial of the four men charged with killing Brig. Gen. TMF Tampubolon urged the East Jakarta District Court yesterday to sentence them to between 15 and 18 years imprisonment each.

A Letter from Australia: Greater understanding is needed

A Letter from Australia: Greater understanding is needed -- Ros Kelly has been a Labor Member of Parliament for Canberra, Australia's national capital, since 1980. She was Minister for Defense Support from 1987 to 1989 and Minister for the Environment from 1990 to 1994.

Spanish state seeks closer trade with RI

Spanish state seeks closer trade with RI JAKARTA (JP): A delegation from the Spanish state of Basque is jumping on the bandwagon with other European states in seeking closer business ties with Indonesia.

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.

Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday.

Long distance call

Long distance callFrom Media IndonesiaOn July 6, 1994 I made a long distance call to Bogor, West Java, from a telecommunication service at Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta. I was very surprised when the bill was Rp 4,125 for only a 50-second call.

Romance knows no age limit

Romance knows no age limit JEMBER, East Java: Romance blossoms at an old people's home in the city, which has married five couples since 1989.Hartoyo, chief of the Social Services office, said the administrators simply cannot separate residents of the home who have fallen in love.

Mayor asked to review IDs repeal

Mayor asked to review IDs repeal Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has asked West Jakarta Mayor Sutardjianto to reconsider his plans to revoke identity cards for seasonal residents (Kipem)."The governor asked the mayor to carefully weigh the advantages and disadvantages of the revocation," City Hall...

Chess quiz

Chess quiz I was on holiday in Indonesia recently and I enjoyed reading your newspaper very much. I am a keen chess player and was particularly pleased to see the daily Chess Quiz by Shelby Lyman.He is an internationally recognized chess journalist and I found the quizzes very interesting.

Fears cause rise in cement prices: Tunky

Fears cause rise in cement prices: Tunky JAKARTA (JP): Distributors are taking advantage of market fears of a possible cement shortage and are raising prices in Java, particularly in the greater Jakarta area, Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo said yesterday.

Ferry accident kills six

Ferry accident kills six PEKANBARU, Riau: Six people were killed and eight others were missing after a ferry en route from Sungai Guntung in Indragiri Hilir regency to Tanjung Pinang sunk on Sunday in Durai waters.A total of 128 passengers from the boat are safe.

`ABRI must safeguard stability'

`ABRI must safeguard stability' JAKARTA (JP): Despite budgetary constraints, the Armed Forces (ABRI) must safeguard national stability without having to take over the tasks of other state agencies, President Soeharto says.

Ulemas appeal five-day work week to thank God its Friday

Ulemas appeal five-day work week to thank God its Friday JAKARTA (JP): A group of ulemas (Moslem scholars) has appealed to President Soeharto to reconsider the five-day work week, which will get a trial run at government agencies next month, and make Friday, instead of Sunday, the national holiday...

Adhesive producer reports profit increase

Adhesive producer reports profit increase JAKARTA (JP): PT Duta Pertiwi Nusantara, a producer of formaldehyde and thermosetting adhesives for wood products, reported a 47.8 percent increase in its after-tax profit to Rp 6.72 billion (US$3.13 million) last year.

Tebet police capture gang of thievish scavengers

Tebet police capture gang of thievish scavengers JAKARTA (JP): Tebet, South Jakarta, police announced that they have busted a six-strong gang of scavengers believed to have stolen tens of millions of rupiah in goods from several luxury houses and a private company office in the mayoralty.

Singapore firm links up with foundation in property deals

Singapore firm links up with foundation in property deals JAKARTA (JP): Straits Steamship Land Limited (SSL), one of Singapore's largest property companies, yesterday signed a joint venture agreement to establish a condominium, apartment and shopping complex in Pulo Mas, East Jakarta.

Indonesians come of age at 21

Indonesians come of age at 21 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians stop being children when they turn 21, at least that is what the law says.Health Minister Sujudi said many laws still consider people under 21 years as children and these have got to be reviewed.

Benny to lead RI's Davis Cup team

Benny to lead RI's Davis Cup team JAKARTA (JP): National top men's singles Benny Wijaya looks destined to lead the Indonesian tennis squad in its Davis Cup World Group qualifying round matches against giant Switzerland here on Sept, 23-25.