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Indorama out to dominate polyester market

Indorama out to dominate polyester market JAKARTA (JP): PT Indorama Synthetics, which will become the largest polyester producer in Indonesia next year, yesterday reported a 12 percent increase in its net profit to Rp 50.30 billion (US$23.4 million) last year.Vice president director S.P.

Activist set free as 21 colleagues face jail terms

Activist set free as 21 colleagues face jail terms JAKARTA (JP): A vocal student activist walked out from the Cipinang Correctional Institution yesterday, on the eve of a court verdict that may send 21 other activists to a prison like the one he left.

By Richard Pedler

By Richard Pedler JAKARTA (JP): Despite appearing in two successive 1970s World Cup Finals, Holland has been one of the most talented teams never to win the World Cup. In 1974, the team succumbed to overconfidence following a dream start to the final.

Where to go in Jakarta, May 18

Where to go in Jakarta, May 18Jangan hapus: JAMZ, Dai-ichi HotelMusico 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.

RI supports privatization of tin research body

RI supports privatization of tin research body JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia supports the privatization of the London-based International Tin Research Institute (ITRI), which is now under the management of the Association of Tin Producing Countries (ATPC), to improve its services to tin users throughout...

Adrianus to fight Aussie in first title defense

Adrianus to fight Aussie in first title defense JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation lightweight champion Adrianus Taroreh will make his first title defense against Australia's Darren Miller here tomorrow.

Assistants to APEC Leaders set date for Informal-Summit

Assistants to APEC Leaders set date for Informal-Summit NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): The first meeting of the Special Assistants to the Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) group yesterday agreed to a date for the second APEC leadership economic meeting (ALEM).

S. Korea unlikely to beat Indonesia in Thomas Cup

S. Korea unlikely to beat Indonesia in Thomas Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is the odds-on favorite against dark- horse South Korea in this evening's semifinal at Senayan indoor stadium.In fact the host nation, with six of the world's top 10 singles players, looks firmly on course to lift the cup for...

ASEAN At A Glance

ASEAN At A Glance Minister wants end to Saudi gems case BANGKOK (AFP): Interior Minister Chaowalit Yongchaiyudh is pressing for an end to the lingering Saudi gems investigation and a decision on whether to arrest eight top policemen accused in the case, a ministry official said yesterday.

A quick look at Yogyakarta's sex business

A quick look at Yogyakarta's sex business YOGYAKARTA (JP): Susi is an unlicensed tourist guide who has been operating in the Sosrowijayan area here for more than a year. Unlike most guides, she's prepared for sexual engagement with her guests.

Results

Results Uber Cup Indonesia bt South Korea 4-1 (Indonesia first): Susi Susanti bt Kim Ji-hyun 11-4, 11-2; Yuliani Santosa bt Ra Kyun-min 11-3, 12-9; Mia Audina bt Lee Joo-hyun 9-11, 11-3, 11-2; Lili Tampi/Finarsih bt Shim Eun-jung/Jang Hye-ock 15-9, 15-5; Eliza/Zelin Resiana lost to Gil...

First environmental directory launched

First environmental directory launched JAKARTA (JP): HIDUP Indonesia, the trade association of companies dedicated to promoting environmental products, services and technology, yesterday launched the country's first environmental directory.

Lentera shares AIDS information with housewives

Lentera shares AIDS information with housewives SLEMAN, Yogyakarta (JP): Women of the Ngaglik neighborhood recently enjoyed an unusual arisan (informal lottery) as they gathered at the house of the community unit chief.

Other Opinion

Other Opinion The right of assembly The question of licenses needed for various purposes has once again come to the fore. Among the reasons is the fact that Police Brig. Gen. (ret.) Mrs. Roekmini Koesoemo was recently denied the opportunity to speak at a meeting in Surabaya because of the lack of a...

Govt. determined to build apartments for Tebet fire victims.

Govt. determined to build apartments for Tebet fire victims. JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta mayoralty will stick to its plan to build low-cost apartments for Tebet fire victims at the fire site despite the victims' strong objections.

INRO meeting to pick new buffer stock manager

INRO meeting to pick new buffer stock manager KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) opened talks here yesterday, during which a new buffer stock manager will be selected from six candidates proposed by the United States and the European Union, officials said.

RI expected to stabilize tin market

RI expected to stabilize tin market JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia can function as a stabilizer for the world tin market by increasing its output while production in Thailand and Malaysia is decreasing."As the world's biggest tin exporter, Indonesia has a very important role in stabilizing the tin market...

Poor macro-economic performances blamed for rises in interest

Poor macro-economic performances blamed for rises in interest rates By Hidayat Jati JAKARTA (JP): The pall rising interest rates has continued to cast over business in Indonesia has prompted some analysts to say that this only highlights the weaknesses of the economy.

Inalum's perpetual problems

Inalum's perpetual problemsPT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum), which is reportedly mired once again in severe financial problems and urgently requires fresh capital injection, is much more than simply an Indonesian-Japanese aluminum-smelting joint venture company.

Across the Archipelago

Across the ArchipelagoFire causes huge losses BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The provincial government says that a fire which razed 226 shops at the Hulu Sungai Utara regency last week has caused Rp 4.5 billion (US$2 million) in damages.

By Richard Pedler // 10pt ML l/c

By Richard Pedler // 10pt ML l/cJAKARTA (JP): Their official mascot, Penelope the fox, could symbolize the fate of Greece in this, their first World Cup Finals appearance. With organization, wit and foresight, they should reach the second round.

Buddhists give free

Buddhists give free medical services Around 20 Buddhist doctors from the Armed Forces and Indonesian Civil Servants Corps gave free eye and dental treatment to Kanal subdistrict slum residents in Tegal Alur, West Jakarta, Sunday.

Court turned into students' protest arena

Court turned into students' protest arena JAKARTA (JP): More than 50 students turned the Central Jakarta District Court into a stage yesterday as they mocked the legal system during the trials of 21 of their colleagues being charged with defaming President Soeharto.

ASEAN press publications seek to standardize technology

ASEAN press publications seek to standardize technology JAKARTA (JP): News agencies and press publications in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) opened a meeting here yesterday focused on standardizing their use of technology, a move they see as vital to the exchange of news and...

Bapindo official tried for role in Rp 1.3t scam

Bapindo official tried for role in Rp 1.3t scam JAKARTA (JP): Maman Suparman, formerly deputy manager of Bapindo's branches in Jakarta, was arraigned yesterday at the South Jakarta District Court on charges of corruption.

Abilio undergoes surgery in Jakarta

Abilio undergoes surgery in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): East Timor Governor Abilio Soares, who sustained a fractured leg in a car accident on Saturday, underwent surgery yesterday at Gatot Subroto Army hospital here.

Political openness: Where are we heading for?

Political openness: Where are we heading for?___________________________________________________________________ Analysts generally agree that there has been more political openness in recent years. One of the criteria is the more transparent reporting in the press.

Late delivery

Late deliveryDue to technical problems with our printing machines, The Jakarta Post reached subscribers in several areas late yesterday. We apologize for the inconvenience this caused. -- Publisher

Police nab marine, two men for a series of thefts

Police nab marine, two men for a series of thefts JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta police have arrested three men on suspicion of belonging to a gang that has committed a series of thefts in and around the mayoralty in the past two months.

Bakrie & Brothers to pay all debts with funds from rights issue

Bakrie & Brothers to pay all debts with funds from rights issue JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie & Brothers (B&B) will sell 263 million rights shares to raise US$600 million in fresh funds to completely repay its debts of Rp 250 billion ($116.

Nationalism

Nationalism Minister of Defense and Security Gen. Edi Sudradjat says a sense of nationalism not only reflects that one is a part of the nation, but also that one has to show loyalty to maintain the integrity and identity of the nation.

Matahari to distribute cash and bonus dividends

Matahari to distribute cash and bonus dividends JAKARTA (JP): PT Matahari Putra Prima, a department store chain listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, will distribute a cash dividend of Rp 100 per share and two bonus shares for each existing stock.

C. Kalimantan politicians warm up for gubernatorial poll

C. Kalimantan politicians warm up for gubernatorial poll JAKARTA (JP): Local social and political organizations in Central Kalimantan are pushing for two locally born leaders as their candidates for the gubernatorial election next month.

RI Uber Cuppers keen to break the jinx against Korean team

RI Uber Cuppers keen to break the jinx against Korean teamJAKARTA (JP): With the Thomas Cup title within reach, Indonesia is keen to break the jinx in the women's Uber Cup semifinal match against South Korea today.

Bolger briefed on East Timor

Bolger briefed on East Timor JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto invited New Zealand parliamentarians to visit East Timor, yesterday, to clear up some misgivings they might have about Indonesia's policy in the former Portuguese colony.

JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to rally on the Jakarta

JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to rally on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with most issues gaining ground in moderate trading.The Composite Index, which gained 1.87 points to end at 467.39 on Friday, closed slightly higher at 467.86.

AC Milan to 'teach' Persib

AC Milan to 'teach' Persib for sure game next month JAKARTA (JP): Local soccer fans will be in for another rare treat when the star-studded European club AC Milan graces Senayan stadium here for a friendly match with Persib Bandung, this year's winner of the national inter-city amateur championship.

Indonesia is

Indonesia is disappointed at Philippines JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas dispensed with diplomatic formality yesterday during a meeting with a special envoy from Philippine President Fidel Ramos, expressing anger that a conference on East Timor will be held in his country.

Matahari to distribute cash and bonus dividends

Matahari to distribute cash and bonus dividends JAKARTA (JP): PT Matahari Putra Prima, a department store chain listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, will distribute a cash dividend of Rp 100 per share and two bonus shares for each existing stock.

Computer to the rescue of rare species

Computer to the rescue of rare speciesBy Pamela Lorentz PUNCAK, West Java (JP): Every animal in our world today has an extinction time clock ticking away. It is only in our lifetime that this sad but true realization has been accepted by much of the world community.

TV Today: Tuesday, May 17, 1994

TV Today: Tuesday, May 17, 1994 TVRI 2:40 p.m. TV Series: Full House 3:05 Dilentasia 3:30 Cartoon: Super Friends 4:30 Science Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: West Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Horizon...

Irregularities still

Irregularities still rife at Priok as new payment system starts JAKARTA (JP): Irregularities, including illegal levies, still occur at the container terminal of the Tanjung Priok port despite the introduction of voucher payments for handling services early this month.

Jail terms sought for Surabaya security guards

Jail terms sought for Surabaya security guards JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutors in the Marsinah murder case yesterday urged the Surabaya District Court to send two security guards of PT Citra Putra Surya in Surabaya to prison for 13 years for their role in the murder of the labor activist.

RI embassy in Sana'a begins evacuation

RI embassy in Sana'a begins evacuation JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian embassy in Yemen yesterday began evacuating dependents of the mission's staff as the situation in Sana'a deteriorated amid the escalating civil war.

C. Jakarta court reschedules trials

C. Jakarta court reschedules trials JAKARTA (JP): Although hit by a backlog of cases, the Central Jakarta district court nevertheless has given priority to the trials of 21 student activists and Eddy Tansil, a spokesman said yesterday.

Councilors want postponement of stall demolition

Councilors want postponement of stall demolition JAKARTA (JP): City councilors have asked the West Jakarta mayoralty administration to postpone the demolition of food stalls on Jl. Kebon Jeruk XVIII until the end of this week, pending the construction of a new location to accommodate the stalls'...

BII launches Masterphone

BII launches Masterphone JAKARTA (JP): Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) launched a Masterphone Telephone Service yesterday by turning its MasterCard into an international calling card.The assistant vice president of BII's Card Center, Rudy Hamdani, said with a BII MasterCard, the cardholder can...

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JP/3/Caption/0 A JP/bsr THE JAWS OF LIFE: Members of the City Traffic Police Directorate test a hydraulic-powered cutter, known as "the jaws of life," by cutting open an abandoned car. The cutter is standard equipment in a police vehicle rescue unit (parked behind).

Stateless Chinese take advantage of amnesty

Stateless Chinese take advantage of amnesty JAKARTA (JP): Almost 1,000 stateless Chinese in three West Jakarta's districts have applied for citizenship since the start of an amnesty aimed at settling the status of residents who are without documentation.

The right of assembly

The right of assembly The question of licenses needed for various purposes has once again come to the fore. Among the reasons is the fact that Police Brig. Gen. (ret.) Mrs. Roekmini Koesoemo was recently denied the opportunity to speak at a meeting in Surabaya because of the lack of a permit.