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Ancient `Gambuh' dance revives in modern Bali

Ancient `Gambuh' dance revives in modern Bali By Kunang Helmi-Picard PARIS, France (JP): "...there will come a moment, during a temple feast or a cremation, of which ...gamboeh is a recognized accessory, when one will become aware of a strange wailing of flutes and rebab, the clash of cymbals and clamor of strident voices rising above the gay contention of several gamelans and the tinkle of the pedanda's bell...

Malaysia's central bank admits huge forex losses

Malaysia's central bank admits huge forex losses KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian central bank governor Jaffar Hussein said on Thursday the bank will give up forward foreign exchange trading after losing 15 billion ringgit (US$5.6 billion) over the last two years. He told a news conference releasing Bank Negara's annual report that the bank lost 5.7 billion ringgit ($2.13 billion) in foreign exchange trading in 1993, after losing 9.3 billion ringgit ($3.48 billion) in 1992.

Chriatians told find strength in Easter

Chriatians told find strength in Easter JAKARTA (JP): As members of the Protestant and Roman Catholic communities celebrate Easter this weekend, their leaders in the government are appealing to them to find new strength in the significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The directors general of Protestant and Catholic affairs, respectively Jan Kawatu and Imam Kusen Mihardjo, sent separate messages to their flocks on the eve of Good Friday.

ASEAN At A Glance

ASEAN At A Glance Palestinian officer in Bangkok for talks BANGKOK (AFP): Palestinian representative Farouk Khadoumi arrived in Bangkok yesterday for a five-day official visit to discuss bilateral trade and setting up a permanent office in Thailand, the Thai foreign ministry said. Khadoumi, heading a delegation of seven, was to meet with Foreign Minister Prasong Soonsiri to discuss trade, agricultural and intellectual aid to the Palestinian region, it said in a statement.

Government plans tax offices in districts nationwide

Government plans tax offices in districts nationwide JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Taxes will substantially increase the number of tax service offices in the country to intensify the collection of taxes and to improve services to taxpayers, Director General of Taxes Fuad Bawazier says.

SMA Three wins

SMA Three wins basketball title JAKARTA (JP): As expected, the highly favored men's and women's teams of SMA Three, both won the Coca-Cola Basket Mania Cup competitions concluded on Thursday at the Senayan Basketball Hall. The teams from the government-run high school won the Team Play event and the Three-on-Three competition. Its female squad defeated SMA Ragunan 32-26. Their male compatriots beat SMAN 81 11-9 to grab the Three-on-Three category in the final.

A: 14pt MB, rest 8pt U55 4col, credit 6pt Italics

A: 14pt MB, rest 8pt U55 4col, credit 6pt Italics Antara PROJECT DOCUMENTS: Minister of Defense and Security General Edi Sudrajat (left) presents documents listing development projects for East Timor to the province's governor, Jose Abilio Soares. The documents were handed over in a ceremony in Dili on Thursday.

Undercurrents issue

Undercurrents issue (INI YANG DIPAKAI) "Undercurrents" is an important new term in our political vocabulary. It all started when the central government -- known as the "uppercurrents" -- imposed policies to be implemented by the provincial and regional governments. The policies happened to be contrary to the people's aspirations -- the undercurrents.

'Adamant' Sudomo survives efforts to remove him

'Adamant' Sudomo survives efforts to remove him JAKARTA (JP): Sudomo, the chairman of the Supreme Advisory Council who is enmeshed in a Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million) banking scandal, survived an attempt by his deputy to force him take a temporary leave. The agenda of a plenary meeting of the council on Thursday listed the question of whether or not Sudomo should take a leave of absence was in the agenda, but this was not discussed.

U.S. to balance foreign policy objectives

U.S. to balance foreign policy objectives JAKARTA (JP): Policy makers in Washington increasingly seem willing to strike a balance between their push for human rights, democracy and environmental protection and their often conflicting economic goals. The Clinton administration is now searching for a good formula to continue its human rights campaign without affecting U.S. economic and trade ties with other countries, Indonesian Ambassador to the United States Arifin M.

RI coal output increases

RI coal output increases JAKARTA (JP) Indonesia's coal production increased by 300 percent in the last four years to 27 million tons in 1993. Ambyo Mangunwijaya, the president of PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam, the state coal mining company, said Thursday that the country's coal production is projected to reach around 70 million tons in 2000. He said 80 percent of the projected 70 million tons of coal will be produced by 11 major privately-owned coal companies.

JP/6/FOCUS2

JP/6/FOCUS2 2 lines set left City needs US$795m for flood projects The government needs some Rp 1.7 trillion (US$795 million) to get rid the capital city from flood, says an official of the Directorate General of Irrigation. Satrio Untung, head of the project for the dredging of Ciliwung and Cisadane rivers, said here Thursday that the huge budget is required to fiance land acquisition in the 18 hectare areas, which are affected by flood throughout the year.

Blue Bird

Blue Bird Taxi Service I would like to complain about the service of the Blue Bird Taxi company. On Monday, March 28, 1994, at around 8 p.m., I ordered a taxi from Bluebird for the following morning to pick me up at 5 a.m. and take me to the airport. The operator confirmed the order. The following morning at 5 a.m. sharp, Blue Bird called and said that they did not have any taxi available. I was furious because my plane was to leave at 6:30 a.m., meaning that I had to report at 5:30 a.m..

PT Pelindo will go no higher

PT Pelindo will go no higher JP/3/Koja/lead 10 pts, 3 cols PT Pelindo will go no higher JAKARTA (JP): The management of the state-owned PT Pelindo seaport company stated Thursday it could not afford higher compensation for the Koja residents who have to move out to pave way for expansion of the seaport. "The level of compensation decreed by the mayor (Suprawito) is the maximum we can afford," A.

JP/3/Rais/lead 10 pts 2 cols

JP/3/Rais/lead 10 pts 2 cols Tall buildings should be friendly to their surrounding community: Rais JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor Tb. M. Rais is warning developers that the move to build lavish high rises throughout the city could create isolated enclaves and have a negative impact on national unity.

Indonesia to send business mission to Europe

Indonesia to send business mission to Europe JAKARTA (JP): Seven Indonesian furniture companies will take part in the '94 Milan Fair in Italy and eight companies will hold a sole exhibition of general merchandise in four East European countries, a trade official says The chairman of the National Agency for Export Development (NAFED), Rudy Lengkong, told a press conference on Thursday that Indonesia's participation in the '94 Milan Fair on April 11-17 is aimed at promoting furniture in the...

Taiwan investors here

Taiwan investors here JAKARTA (JP): Two groups of Taiwanese investors are in Indonesia and hunting for local partners for a variety of capital ventures, the Taipei Economic and Trade Office said on Thursday. Liu Tai-ying, an economic advisor to the Taiwanese president and also chief of the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research, is leading a group of 26 investors, while Vice Economic Minister Lee Shu-jou is leading the other group, consisting of 33 investors.

JP/3/POLICE2/0

JP/3/POLICE2/0 Police urge Levina killer to surrender JAKARTA (JP): Remaining baffled after one week of investigation, the police are now focusing on the hope that the killer of Levina Dwisy, who was found dead at Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta last Friday, will turn himself in. The head of the Pademangan police sub-precinct, Maj. I Ketut Sunartha, told The Jakarta Post on Thursday that he believes the perpetrator of the murder will prefer surrender to being continuously haunted by guilt.

Surjadi promises to review city regulation on radio taxes

Surjadi promises to review city regulation on radio taxes JP/3/RADIO/0 Surjadi promises to review city regulation on radio taxes JAKARTA (JP): In response to opposition from the public over the city's putsch to reintroduce a radio tax, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has promised to review the regulation. Surjadi said on Thursday that pending the review the collection of the taxes will continue.

Blind street singer at Senen

Blind street singer at Senen JP/3/SINGER/0 Blind street singer at Senen By Andreas Harsono -- 10pts metrolights CAP 1 col JAKARTA (JP): Like millions of other migrants, 35-year-old Muhammad Muslim decided to leave his kampong in Kroya, Central Java, three years ago to try his luck in the capital. For a man like Muslim, blind and without any formal education, it was a momentous decision. It is said that only the fittest can survive in an urban area such as Jakarta.

JP/3/FOREST/0

JP/3/FOREST/0 NGO calls for reforestation in the city JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Environmental Development Organization has expressed concern over the lack of land for urban forests in the city. "Ideally, this metropolitan city should have at least 20,000 hectares of urban forests. But it has only 1,800 hectares, or nine percent of the ideal area," Agus Miftach, head of the organization, said Thursday.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange The daily quotations of share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are not appearing today because the market was closed on Thursday and yesterday. -- Editor

Church Services

Church Services o Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. o First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m. (in English). o All Saints Anglican Church (opposite The Aryaduta Jakarta), Jl. Prapatan, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. o Jakarta Community Church, Jl.

1. Koja --- 48 Metro Medium, 3 lines, 3 cols, l/c

1. Koja --- 48 Metro Medium, 3 lines, 3 cols, l/c PT Pelindo refuses Koja residents' demand 2. Forest --- 28 Helvetica Bold Condensed, 2 lines, 2 cols,l/c Environmentalists call for urban reforestation 3. Singer --- 36 Century Bold, 2 lines, 3 cols, l/c Blind singer earns a living in Senen 4. Radio --- 28 Century Bold, 2 lines, 4 cols, l/c Surjadi promises to review city regulation on radio taxes 5. Ikhlas --- 28Century Bold, 1 line, 4 cols, l/c Driver of deadly sedan remains at large 6.

Police have yet to find driver of speedy sedan

Police have yet to find driver of speedy sedan JP/3/IKHLAS Police have yet detained driver of speedy sedan JAKARTA (JP): Police have not yet detained the driver of the sedan which sped onto a sidewalk and killed five students in South Jakarta last week. "He is now at his parents' home after being treated at the hospital due to the injuries he suffered in the accident," a source at his house told The Jakarta Post Thursday.

Where to go in Jakarta, April 2

Where to go in Jakarta, April 2 Music o 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 00:30 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio (chamber music) Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Yusuf (pianist), Sunday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Poor prices force closure of S.E.Asia's tin research center

Poor prices force closure of S.E.Asia's tin research center KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Southeast Asia Tin Research and Development Center (SEATRAD), the region's research and training unit for the mining industry, will be closed due to dwindling tin prices, an official said Thursday. The decision to close the center was made recently by major tin-producing countries Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, SEATRAD acting director S.

Ramadhan time

Ramadhan time for Jakarta Tuesday Maghrib 6:19 p.m. Wednesday 8 pts Imsak 4:30 a.m. Subuh 4:30 a.m.