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Strong sentiment pushes up JSX shares

Strong sentiment pushes up JSX shares JAKARTA (JP): Stocks closed higher across the board last week as the market picked up on strong local sentiment and the rise in New York and other bourses in the region despite the absence of strong foreign support, with many foreign players being the net...

12 villages need clean water

12 villages need clean water DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Twelve out of 111 villages in Tabanan, Bali, still have difficulties getting clean water, mostly due to shortages, Tabanan regent I Komang Wijana has said.

Indoprom service

Indoprom serviceFrom KompasI would like to express my disappointment over Indoprom's service.I subscribed to Reader's Digest and immediately contacted Indoprom and paid my subscription fee of Rp 44,000 for one year beginning in October 1994.Delivery has been very irregular since then.

Environmental campaign ruled by forest fires

Environmental campaign ruled by forest firesBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): The year 1994 has been filled with plenty of rhetorics about the need to preserve and protect the environment, but when push comes to the shove, Indonesia is virtually helpless, as was shown by the way it dealt with the...

Malaysian booters confess to match-rigging: Report

Malaysian booters confess to match-rigging: Report KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Three Malaysian footballers were yesterday reported to having confessed to fixing matches in the national premier league, as the nation's soccer fans remained stunned over the scale of alleged corruption in the game.

Wrong address hampers revenues

Wrong address hampers revenues JAKARTA (JP): The city revenue office has said that it is facing difficulties in collecting land and building taxes from people because around one to two percent of the total 1.2 million tax payers have registered under false addresses.

Real estate business growth need control

Real estate business growth need control JAKARTA (JP): The rapid growth of housing complexes in the greater Jakarta area, comprising of Jakarta, Bekasi, Tangerang and Depok, badly needs effective supervision in a bid to avoid further serious problems.

Mammoth problem lurks in Sumatra

Mammoth problem lurks in Sumatra JAKARTA (JP): Elephants in Sumatra have been at it again all year round. They have been raiding villages, devouring crops, and leaving massive destruction. One report said as many as 14 people have been killed in elephant rampages in Sumatra.

Slum building owners get special treatment

Slum building owners get special treatment JAKARTA (JP): City administration will give a 50 percent discount for sub-standard buildings in slum areas.Head of the city development and supervision office Suharto said that the discount will help the owners obtain official building recognition letters...

Trouble brewing on university campuses

Trouble brewing on university campuses JAKARTA (JP): Universities have had their own share of problems this year, and a series of brawls at some campuses tainted the image of the country's intellectual community.

The ups and downs of openness

The ups and downs of opennessBy Santi WE Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Respected political analyst Dr. Juwono Sudarsono once described the campaign for political openness here as operating in cycles, to be pushed forward when it slackens and to be halted when it rushes headlong.

Too many car makes

Too many car makes Indonesia's automobile industry reported an all-time high sales volume this year that represented a 50 percent increase from last year. But the structure and efficiency of the industry seemed to be unaffected by the June, 1993, deregulation measures.

Passenger flow still normal

Passenger flow still normal SERANG, West Java (JP): The flow of ferry passengers on the Merak port on the western tip of Java to Bakauheni port in Lampung route is still normal, Antara reported over the weekend.

Hanoi's cement output up

Hanoi's cement output up HANOI (Reuter): Vietnam, experiencing a building boom as its economy develops, produced 4.7 million tons of cement this year, 500,000 tons more than in 1993, state radio reported on Saturday.

Debate on protection

Debate on protection In the past few weeks a number of parties have entered into a debate which, in economic texts, could be classified as "classic". The question is: Is there or isn't there a need to protect a new industry?The new industry in question here, as we know, is PT Chandra Asri, a...

Drinking water

Drinking waterFrom Bisnis IndonesiaA certain hospital located in Central Jakarta uses tap water to water the trees of the park. I believe they have to use plenty of water because the park is large.My concern is why do they use drinking water for watering the trees? If other establishments do the...

Plenty of homework on education front

Plenty of homework on education frontBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): When it comes to managing the education sector, Indonesia still has plenty of homework to do.The year 1994, if anything, exposed some of the challenges the nation needs to overcome in this field.

Peak of holiday travelers expected on Thursday

Peak of holiday travelers expected on Thursday JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto expects the number of people leaving the capital for the New Year holidays to peak on Thursday.

Setting the foreign policy agenda

Setting the foreign policy agenda JAKARTA (JP): Even crystal balls and tarot cards would have trouble predicting the events of the coming year, but a number of issues facing the country's foreign policy should remain constant.

Only two permits for shows issued

Only two permits for shows issued JAKARTA (JP): Head of the city public order office K. Budiantoro said that up until Friday there were only two permits issued by his office for New Year's Eve shows.He said the two permits were issued based on proposals sent by Hailai and Ping House.

Ideology course for Timorese

Ideology course for Timorese JAKARTA (JP): The government is now designing a special state ideology course for East Timor, one different from the conventional curriculum and a result of the territory's different historical background.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Rude Dog & The Dwubs 3:00 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Family Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Hankamnas 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Economy Program 8:05...

70% of radio frequencies illegal

70% of radio frequencies illegal JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the Jakarta Chapter of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication Ministry, Pudjo Basuki, said that more than 70 percent of the radio frequencies in Jakarta are having permit problems.

Embassy must give information

Embassy must give informationFrom KompasOne of the tasks of Indonesia's embassies is to disseminate positive information and to rectify any misleading information about Indonesia.On the night of Nov. 2, 1994, the World Tonight program on the BBC talked about human rights violations in Indonesia.

Who is Soetardjo Kartohadikusumo?

Who is Soetardjo Kartohadikusumo?By Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): When the descendants of the late Dr. Soetardjo Kartohadikusumo presented his collection of books, manuscripts and documents to the National Archives this month, the first question that struck most reporters invited to cover the...

Donation of 230 water buffaloes

Donation of 230 water buffaloes JAKARTA (JP): Regent of Tangerang Saifullah A.R. handed over 230 water buffaloes to the people of some under developed villages in the regency.Antara news agency reported that the donation was given during a ceremony for Women's Day and National Solidarity Day over...

Moving high gear in international diplomacy

Moving high gear in international diplomacyBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): To say that Indonesia's foreign policy went into high gear in 1994 would be an understatement. But for a brief lull in June, Indonesia's foreign policy was blowing at full steam.

Intestinal worms not a major problem for Seribu islanders

Intestinal worms not a major problem for Seribu islanders JAKARTA (JP): Head of North Jakarta Health Office Sony L. Tobing denied a remark that most residents of the Seribu Islands are suffering from intestinal worms.

More call for govt to ratify UN pack

More call for govt to ratify UN pack JAKARTA (JP): A legal expert on Saturday joined the chorus of people who are calling on the government to ratify the UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.Prof.

Education of women

Education of womenFrom PelitaI applaud President Soeharto's Women's Day appeal in Palembang. He wants to enhance women's opportunities through greater access to education. Education will widen the horizons of women, particularly mothers who are poor.

Transmigration revamps management

Transmigration revamps management JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Transmigration plans to revamp the way it manages its resettlement program beginning next year, placing more emphasis on quality rather than aiming for a specific deadline.

Filipino troops reach a truce

Filipino troops reach a truce COTABATO, Philippines (Reuter): Troops and separatist guerrillas in the southern Philippines announced a Christmas cease-fire on Saturday and said they would resume peace talks.Army Brig. Gen.

All quiet in Jakarta on Christmas Day

All quiet in Jakarta on Christmas Day JAKARTA (JP): In hectic Jakarta, a city that never sleeps, Christians peacefully attended church services on Christmas Eve and celebrated Christmas yesterday.Tranquility ruled and masses went well-attended throughout the sprawling metropolitan.

New subscription rate

New subscription rate Due to increases in the price of newsprint and in production costs, The Jakarta Post has increased its monthly subscription rate to Rp 18,000 as of Jan.2, 1995.The new unregistered mailing rate has gone up from Rp 48,000 to Rp 54,000 for a three-month subscription.

Islamic graduates can join ABRI

Islamic graduates can join ABRI PURBA BARU, North Sumatra (JP): Graduates from Islamic senior high schools can enroll in the Indonesian Armed Forces after passing entrance tests, Commander of the Armed Forces (ABRI) Gen. Feisal Tanjung has said.

Registration for sub-contractors

Registration for sub-contractors JAKARTA (JP): The city pre-qualification project committee announced that it has extended the registration period for small- scale sub-contractors to Jan. 31, 1995.Chairman of the committee Harun Al Rasyid said the decision is made because there are only a few...

Traditional medicine

Traditional medicine My colleague's mother was run over as she tried to board a crowded city bus. Her foot slipped under the bus just as it started to move. Two of her toes were crushed and the tire marks were still visible on her leg when she was moved into a hospital.

Vietnam oil output rises

Vietnam oil output rises HANOI (AFP): Vietnam's petroleum output will reach 6.9 million tons this year, a rise of 600,000 tons over 1993's production level, the state-run press said here yesterday.The Vietnamese-Russian joint venture VietsovPetro this year has extracted 6.

Xmas with Gen. Feisal

Xmas with Gen. Feisal DILI, East Timor: Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung is slated visit Dili on Tuesday to attend a Christmas celebration with troops, government officials and citizens in East Timor.Col.

KL to suspend export levies on plywood

KL to suspend export levies on plywood KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia, whose plywood exporters have accused Indonesian counterparts of undercutting prices in global markets, yesterday announced it was temporarily lifting export levies on plywood.

British investment

British investment Your front page story on Dec. 23, 1994 highlighted Britain's role as the second largest foreign investor in Indonesia during 1994.Your list of cumulative investments since 1967 however unfortunately failed to mention the UK.

U.S. gives $25 million loan to RI

U.S. gives $25 million loan to RI JAKARTA (JP): The U.S. administration has agreed to provide a loan of US$25 million to support Indonesia's efforts to improve environmental infrastructure in rapidly-growing cities.

Be more careful in 1995: Paranormals

Be more careful in 1995: Paranormals JAKARTA (JP): 1995 is a year where people should be more careful. Each individual should take more time to contemplate, be considerate and not blame others for their failures.

What's in a hospital's name

What's in a hospital's name JAKARTA (JP): The general hospital in Ambon, Maluku, is changing its name from Kuda Mati, which literally means dead horse, to Dr. M. Haulussy, in honor of one of the province's best sons.

RI expects a boost in coffee earnings

RI expects a boost in coffee earnings JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, one of the world's leading coffee producers, expects a 64.17 percent increase in its coffee export revenues to around US$800 million in the new coffee season which begins in November, an executive says.

Prices won't change for holiday season

Prices won't change for holiday season JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor M. Idroes has assured Jakartans that there will be no rise in food prices, nor any transportation problems during the festive season.

'Tempo' lawsuit turns into battle of papers

'Tempo' lawsuit turns into battle of papers JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta State Administrative Court yesterday received documents to support the case of both parties in the suit between former Tempo employees and Minister of Information Harmoko.

Gus Dur

Gus Dur As a foreigner, I'm very pleased at having Abdurrahman Wahid elected chairman of NU for the next term.Abdurrahman Wahid represents, for me, a Moslem intellectual trying to narrow the gap between Islamic culture and western culture.

More Merapi victims resettle

More Merapi victims resettle YOGYAKARTA: Another 40 families will be leaving soon to settle in West Sumatra after their homes were ravaged by the eruption of Mt. Merapi last month.The families were scheduled to leave on Saturday for the transmigration site in Sungai Lilin and begin a new life as...

Road accidents in West Java

Road accidents in West Java BANDUNG: A total of 405 people have been killed over the last three months in road accidents in West Java.West Java Police Chief Maj. Gen. Soebandy said that altogether there were 652 road accidents in the province during the period between September and November.