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Putting it briefly

Putting it brieflyJakarta to host student chess meet JAKARTA (JP): Some 200 students from universities throughout the country are expected to participate in the fourth Student Chess Championships at the University of Indonesia in Depok from May 7 to 15.

The "Operation Cleansing" creates controversy

The "Operation Cleansing" creates controversy JAKARTA (JP) The launching of Operasi Bersih (Operation Cleansing) to combat crimes in the Greater Jakarta area has created controversy between the City Council and the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation.

Fatal ferry crash likely due to negligence

Fatal ferry crash likely due to negligenceJP/2/sink/set lead 2col, 10pts, crosshead 12 MBFatal ferry crash likely due to negligence JAKARTA (JP): The ferry Kaltimas II which sunk with over 12 fatalities off Bali on Tuesday night, was months overdue for routine maintenance, says the head of Bali's...

Across the Archipelago

Across the ArchipelagoWage increases after protest SEMARANG, Central Java: At least 3,000 workers from textile and spinning mill PT Sinar Panca Jaya staged protests yesterday demanding that the company raise the daily minimum wage to Rp 2,700 (US$1.25.

Income tax should

Income tax should be adjusted to promote fairness JAKARTA (JP): Kwik Kian Gie, a noted economic analyst, wants the government to adjust rates of both income and property taxes to promote fairness.Speaking at a seminar on the possible reform of the tax law, Kwik said the present income and property...

Where to go in Jakarta, April 21

Where to go in Jakarta, April 21Jangan hapus: Dai-ichi Hotel, JAMZ Musico 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.

Indonesian seamen go without protection

Indonesian seamen go without protection JAKARTA (JP): More than one thousand Indonesian sailors are currently working on foreign owned ships without the benefit of working agreements that would protect them from occupational complications that might arise.

Should "head of family" be replaced by "heads"?

Should "head of family" be replaced by "heads"?By Santi WE Soekanto [10 pts ML] JAKARTA (JP): If women have equal rights and are able to fill social roles which were previously men's, should the "head of the family" position still be occupied by men only?When the question is raised women are split...

JP/3/Cleansing/set lead 3 cols 10 pts/12 MB

JP/3/Cleansing/set lead 3 cols 10 pts/12 MBHendro: "Jakarta is secure" JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Hendroprijono said yesterday security in the city was under control, denouncing reports that a curfew would be imposed amidst rumors of racial riots hitting the city.

Asian growth strong through 1994: IMF

Asian growth strong through 1994: IMF WASHINGTON (AFP): Asian economies are expected to show robust growth this year, with China bringing the tendency of its economy to overheat under control, the IMF said in a report released here yesterday. Asian economies are expected to show average growth of 7.

PATA forum concludes

PATA forum concludes with peace tourism drive By I. Christianto 10 pt ML SEOUL (JP): The 43rd annual conference of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) concluded here yesterday with a call for countries all over the world to promote tourism as the business of peace.

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JP/3/Anniver/0City govt prepares for the city's 467th anniversary JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is preparing for the celebration of the city's 467th anniversary on June 22, Deputy Governor on Social Welfare RS Museno said yesterday.

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(inset 14ptMB, rest 8pt U55 4col, credit 6pt Italics) (Photo A: apartment) JP/msa NOT ACTUAL SIZE: Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung (second from left), accompanied by chairman of the Indonesian Real Estate Developers Association Enggartiasto (extreme right), pays attention to the...

What does GATT mean for Indonesia?

What does GATT mean for Indonesia? The recent GATT ministerial conference in Morocco endorsed the results of the Uruguay Round of trade negotiations. Economist Mari Pangestu looks at what the endorsement means to Indonesia.

Bakrie tightens grip

Bakrie tightens grip in petrochemicals CILEGON, West Java: PT Bakrie Kasei Corporation, an Indonesian-Japanese joint venture, yesterday started the expansion of its purified terephthalic acid (PTA) mill and the construction of a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin plant.

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JP/3/BILLBOA/050 percent of billboards unlicensed: councilor JAKARTA (JP): The City Council lashed out against the alleged collusion between bureaucrats and entrepreneurs on unlicensed billboards.Helmy AR Syihab, chairman of the City Council's Commission C on finance, yesterday said 90 percent of...

Astra Graphia to pay its '93 dividends

Astra Graphia to pay its '93 dividends JAKARTA (JP): The shareholders meeting of PT Astra Graphia, a subsidiary of PT Astra International and the main distributor of Xerox office equipment in Indonesia, approved the 1993 dividend payment of Rp 120 per share on June 20, said Inget Sembiring, the...

The following is the first of two articles examining the death

The following is the first of two articles examining the death tolls in East Timor in the 1970's. By Dino Patti Djalal LONDON (JP): There is little doubt that human casualties during the turbulence in East Timor in the mid-1970's were considerable. Those were violent times.

Soeharto calls for improvement in quality of state administration

Soeharto calls for improvement in quality of state administration JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday called for improvement in the competency of civil servants, modern management in public administration and a stronger autonomy for local administrations to support the national development.

Alan, Hermawan

Alan, Hermawan compete for Thomas Cup slot JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian coaches have avoided making an early disclosure of the fourth singles player for the Thomas Cup men's badminton team."Let's wait for the decision day," coach Indra Gunawan said during a regular work-out at Senayan badminton...

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JP/3/CRIME/0Jakarta's population burden reaches saturation point: GovernorJAKARTA (JP): The governor is blaming crime in the city on an overly dense Jakarta population.Governor Surjadi Soedirdja made the remark Tuesday in his speech at City Hall, after witnessing the signing of agreements between...

JP/4/Editorial

JP/4/Editorial Lessons from Medan If the latest reports from Medan are correct, then the ban on further labor protests which the North Sumatra security authorities issued late last week in the wake of some ugly rioting has been of limited effect at best.

Producers not waiting for other shoe to drop on Asian dumping

Producers not waiting for other shoe to drop on Asian dumping JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Footwear Manufacturers Association (Aprisindo) are drawing the battle lines to defend their foreign market share.

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JP/ 7/kartini ----------------------------------------------------------------- Today Indonesians commemorate the 110th birthday of their foremost pioneer for women's rights, R.A. Kartini. In the following article writer Carla Bianpoen recounts theologian Th.

Japan's farm imports up

Japan's farm imports up TOKYO (AFP): Japan's farm imports grew 5.5 percent to a record US$40.2 billion in the year to December, with imports from Indonesia Australia and China posting the sharpest gains, it was announced yesterday.

31 orders for made-in-Malaysia aircraft

31 orders for made-in-Malaysia aircraft KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malaysian-German joint venture that will begin local production of an amphibious aircraft early next year has already secured 31 orders, officials said yesterday.

Schindler's List

Schindler's List in Indonesia?From Sinar Pagi To be able to see the controversial film, Schindler's List, in Indonesia would be a pleasure for me. It must be a very good film because it received a large number of Oscars.

Rubber prices

Rubber prices rise on Medan riot concerns SINGAPORE (AFP): Natural rubber prices are expected to remain firm for the next few weeks as labor riots in Indonesia compound an already tight supply situation and rising demand, dealers said yesterday.

SBSI leaders accused of masterminding riots in Medan

SBSI leaders accused of masterminding riots in Medan JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces yesterday accused the independent Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI) of fomenting the race riots and vandalism that have raged in the North Sumatra capital of Medan and its surroundings for the past seven days.

Government To Intensify Information campaign on AIDS

Government To Intensify Information campaign on AIDS JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday called for a more intensive information campaign by religious and community leaders to prevent the spread of AIDS (Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome).

Despite Gorazde, U.S. backs Russian diplomatic role

Despite Gorazde, U.S. backs Russian diplomatic role By Carol Giacomo WASHINGTON (Reuter): Despite the humiliating debacle of Gorazde, the United States says Russia's Bosnia diplomacy has been "careful and appropriate" and it seems committed to support Moscow's need to reassert a prominent role on...

Malaysian government willing to sell Bank Bumiputra

Malaysian government willing to sell Bank Bumiputra KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Malaysian government is willing to divest all of its stake in Bank Bumiputra Malaysia Bhd., the country's second largest bank, to an appropriate party through proper procedures, officials said.

Lessons from Medan

Lessons from Medan If the latest reports from Medan are correct, then the ban on further labor protests, which the North Sumatra security authorities issued late last week in the wake of some ugly rioting, has been of limited effect at best.

31 orders for made-in-Malaysia aircraft

31 orders for made-in-Malaysia aircraft KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malaysian-German joint venture that will begin local production of an amphibious aircraft early next year has already secured 31 orders, officials said yesterday.

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JP/3/BASOEKI/0Prosecutor asked 20 years jail term for killer of Basuki JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutor Agus Sutoto held to his earlier indictment yesterday and asked the South Jakarta district court to sentence Aminudin, the burglar-turned-killer of Indonesia's master painter Basuki Abdullah, to a 20...

Tansil proposes deal to handle Bapindo losses

Tansil proposes deal to handle Bapindo losses JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer for Eddy Tansil said yesterday that his client has offered several of his companies, which he claims to be worth about Rp 1.5 trillion (US$698 million), as compensation for the losses caused by his default on loans from the state...

Jakarta trip continues Vietnam's ASEAN flirtation

Jakarta trip continues Vietnam's ASEAN flirtation HANOI (Reuter): Vietnamese President Le Duc Anh's talks in Indonesia next week continue an increasingly steamy affair between communist Hanoi and its non-communist neighbours, diplomats said yesterday.

Tax reform to expand withholding tax system

Tax reform to expand withholding tax system JAKARTA (JP): The planned reform in taxation will expand allowable withholding and offer more transparency and fairness, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said here yesterday.

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JP/3/Kedaung/0/12 MBRobbers shoot man to death, injure another in Ciputat JAKARTA (JP): A group of masked men gunned down a 30-year-old man and seriously injured his brother in a robbery yesterday in the Kedaung township of Ciputat, Tangerang.

Boutros-Ghali to chair May meeting on East Timor

Boutros-Ghali to chair May meeting on East Timor GENEVA (AFP): UN Secretary General Boutros Boutros Ghali will chair a meeting next month of the Indonesian and Portuguese foreign ministers on the former Portuguese colony of East Timor, UN spokeswoman Therese Gastaut said yesterday.

Port promises to end illegal levies

Port promises to end illegal levies JAKARTA (JP): PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II, the state-owned company managing the Tanjung Priok port, has promised to eliminate illegal levies for the transportation of goods with containers into and out of the port.

Sudjana Kerton recorded history of modern Indonesia

Sudjana Kerton recorded history of modern IndonesiaBy Astri Wright JAKARTA (JP): Sudjana Kerton, internationally known Indonesian painter of national revolutions, street entertainers and small town culture, passed away in Bandung on April 6 at the age of 72.

A revolution of good taste at the "Bastille"

A revolution of good taste at the "Bastille"JAKARTA (JP): At a party not too long ago, amid the young diplomats and other impresarios of Jakarta-chic, a bearded, cigar-smoking man strode about in a grease smattered chef's uniform, apparently unconcerned with the power chatting he was missing.

JP/2/peacekeepers

JP/2/peacekeepersIndonesian peacekeepers released JAKARTA (JP): The six Indonesian peacekeepers in the custody of the Bosnian Serb forces since April 14 were released at midnight on Tuesday, the Armed Forces (ABRI) headquarters announced yesterday.

Harmony with natives key to successful transmigration program

Harmony with natives key to successful transmigration program JAKARTA (JP): A demographer has urged the government to promote efforts to create harmonious relations between the natives and the new settlers in the transmigration sites to avoid social conflicts.

TV Today: Thursday, April 21

TV Today: Thursday, April 21TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Tarzan 3:05 Dances 3:30 TV Series: The Sword of Tipu Sultan 4:30 Women's Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: North Sulawesi 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam...

JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued declining on the Jakarta

JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued declining on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday as many foreign investors took sales positions.The broad-based Composite Index dropped to close seven points lower at 458.67.The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also lost ground to close at 108.

1. Cleans --- 14 Metro Medium, 3 lines, 3 cols, l/c

1. Cleans --- 14 Metro Medium, 3 lines, 3 cols, l/cHendro rebuts reports on plan to impose curfew 2. Crime --- 28 Helvetica Bold, 2 lines, 3 cols, l/cSurjadi blames crime on overly dense population 3. Basuki --- 28 Metro Medium, 2 lines, 3 cols, l/cProsecutor holds his ground to demand for Basuki's...

Governor defends decision to punish 11 real estate developers

Governor defends decision to punish 11 real estate developers JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja, in response to the decision of East Jakarta Mayor Sudarsono to suspend the permits of 11 real estate developers, told reporters that while he is not well acquainted with the decision that he...

Trend of women's projects - how beneficial for women?

Trend of women's projects - how beneficial for women? By Nori Adriyani [10 pts ML]JAKARTA (JP): In two villages in Klaten, Central Java, there are at least two groups of women involved in projects which the organizers say are improving the women's welfare.