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Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Bali activist gets professor of peace
Bali activist gets professor of peace DENPASAR, Bali: A social activist from this tourism haven was recently inaugurated as a world peace professor by the Instituto Superiore Accademico in Palermo, Italy.I Wayan Mertha Sutedja was inducted at the Royal Agriculture College in London on Sept.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Indonesian efficiency
Indonesian efficiency Recently I posted a registered letter from Jakarta to Brisbane, Australia. My letter was lost within Australia, after safely arriving in Sydney on a Garuda airlines flight.When attempting to trace my letter through the Slipi-Daan Mogot (West Jakarta) post office, I found the...
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Semangat 46 dissolved
Semangat 46 dissolved KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's opposition Semangat 46 party led by Premier Mahathir Mohamad's onetime rival, Prince Razaleigh Hamzah, was declared dissolved yesterday, eight years after it was formed to oppose Mahathir.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Labroy Marine to sail on diversification
Labroy Marine to sail on diversification SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore's Labroy Marine Ltd has diversified its operations to counter the volatility in shipping freight and charter rates, company officials said.The firm has forecast a turnover of Singapore $77.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
U.S. pedophile wanted in Bali
U.S. pedophile wanted in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Police are tracking down an American social worker wanted for sexually harassing 180 local children of both sexes over the past two years.The pedophile that Antara identified as James PT, 35, has proudly claimed to have slept with 180 girls between the...
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Children of retired servicemen pledge loyalty to Golkar
Children of retired servicemen pledge loyalty to Golkar JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of an association grouping children of retired service personnel have pledged their allegiance to Golkar and ordered all their members to vote for the ruling political group next year's general election.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Jakarta's top executives discuss the Internet in detail
Jakarta's top executives discuss the Internet in detailBy Dean Carignan JAKARTA (JP): When 90 of Jakarta's top executives gathered last Monday to discuss the future of Information Technology, the result was a shock: no discussion of databases, financial software, or even management information...
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Saber Rider 3:05 Children's Program: Anak-Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Major Dad 4:05 Science Film 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Travel 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Nationality 7:00 Evening News 7:30...
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Timor to Geneva
Timor to Geneva The launching last week of the Timor car on the domestic market was seen by Japan, the United States and the European Union as the opportunity to accuse the Indonesian government of violating basic rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Cardex Genesis: Graphics cards get better and cheaper
Cardex Genesis: Graphics cards get better and cheaperBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): My Pentium 90 MHz, which I mainly use for playing around with new hardware or software, had a Cirrus Logic GD5430 graphics accelerator card on it. Everything worked well when I was still using Windows for Workgroup.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
MKGR solves conflict, reinstates Tantyo
MKGR solves conflict, reinstates Tantyo JAKARTA (JP): The leadership conflict within MKGR, a faction of the nation's dominant political organization, Golkar, ended yesterday with the swearing in of Tantyo A.P. Sudharmono as chairman of its youth wing.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Land usage rules relaxed in Jagakarsa
Land usage rules relaxed in Jagakarsa JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Betawi kampongs in Jagakarsa, Lenteng Agung, Lebak Bulus, Cinere and Fatmawati subdistricts who have less than 1,000 square meters of land are now allowed to use 40 percent of their land to build on.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Painting display at TIM and HI
Painting display at TIM and HI JAKARTA (JP): Painter Rudi Isbandi is holding a solo exhibition at the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center in Central Jakarta.The event runs to Oct. 12.Meanwhile, five other painters are exhibiting together in an event titled "Lima Karakter" (Five Characters) in the...
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
A penny a day
A penny a dayFrom GatraThe drive to coax people into saving money has had results, as can be seen from the steady yearly increase of the number of depositors.I think that the number of depositors can still be augmented, by targeting schoolchildren as well as adults.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Soeharto meets Mahathir in KL
Soeharto meets Mahathir in KL JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's President Soeharto and Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia will hold a 90-minute meeting in Kuala Lumpur this morning to discuss issues of mutual concern, including the overlapping claims over Sipadan and Ligitan islands.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, nightly except Sundays, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday,...
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Expert warns of new types of harmful drugs
Expert warns of new types of harmful drugs JAKARTA (JP): An expert has warned teenagers, parents and law enforcers of the possibility of new types of drugs and new forms of drug abuse.Tony Setiabudhi, a doctor at the Navy Hospital on Jl.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
City Council against new gasoline tax
City Council against new gasoline tax JAKARTA (JP): City Council is apparently against the idea of introducing gasoline and diesel fuel tax.The chairman of Commission C for revenue, Helmy AR Syihab, said over the weekend vehicle owners are already burdened by various taxes and fees.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Police to play greater role in internal security
Police to play greater role in internal security JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung promised over the weekend to give the National Police Force greater responsibility in security matters.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Mastrans breaks jinx with league win
Mastrans breaks jinx with league win JAKARTA (JP): Two early first-half goals thrusted Mastrans Bandung Raya to its first league championship title with a 2-0 win over PSM Ujungpandang yesterday.PSM defied the heavy rain which drenched Senayan stadium right before the kick-off to take the...
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Mystery behind the stolen paintings
Mystery behind the stolen paintings JAKARTA (JP): The news of at least 25 paintings stolen from the National Museum and the alleged role of a Singaporean collector as the fence of the valuable art works have made headlines of many newspapers here.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Frans Seda stresses dignity
Frans Seda stresses dignity JAKARTA (JP): In a collection of articles to celebrate his 70th birthday, former cabinet minister Frans Seda notes the importance of human dignity in developing a skilled and productive labor force in Indonesia.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Singapore urges peaceful solution
Singapore urges peaceful solution SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore Defense Minister Tony Tan has urged rival claimants to the Spratly islands to resolve the dispute peacefully and prevent disruption of the region's booming economies.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Courts favor the rich in land disputes: Lopa
Courts favor the rich in land disputes: Lopa JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's courts of law have a tendency to favor the rich and powerful in land conflicts, the Secretary- General of the National Commission on Human Rights said.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Moslems protest liquor regulation
Moslems protest liquor regulation BOGOR, West Java (JP): More than 500 Moslems attended over the weekend a mass prayer session at the Al-Huda mosque in the Timah Kelapa housing complex of Cimanggis, Bogor, to protest a provincial regulation on alcohol distribution fees.
Sun, 06 Oct 1996
PSM likely to beat MBR in soccer final
PSM likely to beat MBR in soccer final JAKARTA (JP): PSM Ujungpandang will win today's Dunhill league final against Mastrans Bandung Raya (MBR) if it manages to play consistently, a soccer observer told a press conference yesterday.
Sun, 06 Oct 1996
Ancient empire of Majapahit comes to life
Ancient empire of Majapahit comes to lifeBy C.G. Miller SURABAYA (JP): On a recent visit to Indonesia's second largest city, Surabaya, I happened to be strolling by the convention rooms of my hotel, when a door was opened by an exited guest.
Sun, 06 Oct 1996
ABRI's greatest challenge: Remaining the people's protector
ABRI's greatest challenge: Remaining the people's protector Text by Lela E. Madjiah and photos by Mulkan Salmona JAKARTA (JP): From what started as unarmed, untrained and often unruly bands of nationalist youths -- with the few exceptions of those who were trained by the Japanese military during...
Sun, 06 Oct 1996
Rights body promises to do its very best
Rights body promises to do its very bestBy Imanuddin JAKARTA (JP): At 71, Munawir Sjadzali has a new job and his children don't like it very much."They say I have been working with the government for too long," Munawir says with a smile. "They wish I could be less busy.
Sun, 06 Oct 1996
16 dead in Mekong flooding
16 dead in Mekong flooding HANOI (AFP): Sixteen people, 15 of them children, have died in flooding in southern Vietnam's Mekong delta this month, an official from the flood control committee in a southern province said yesterday.
Sun, 06 Oct 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:25 Morning Focus 6:45 Healthy and Fit 7:00 News 7:30 TV Series: Grandizer 8:00 Fashion 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Children's Stories 11:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 11:45 Sports: Dari...
Sun, 06 Oct 1996
UN ducks question of Afghan women
UN ducks question of Afghan women UNITED NATIONS (Reuter): Security Council members expressed concern on Friday about events in Afghanistan but could not agree on criticism of the Taleban for discriminating against women when the radical Islamic group captured the Afghan capital last week.
Sun, 06 Oct 1996
Fashion students show off but subtle designs steal 1st prize
Fashion students show off but subtle designs steal 1st prizeBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): At the annual Indonesian Designers Contest last week, sponsored by the Femina group of magazines, technicolor fashions of dizzying proportions came strutting down the runways.
Sun, 06 Oct 1996
National Games still on?
National Games still on?From Media IndonesiaFor many months, contributions for the 1996 National Games (PON) were extracted from telephone and electricity subscribers every time they paid their monthly bills, also from motor vehicle owners who extended their vehicle registration.
Sun, 06 Oct 1996
Human rights body needs to improve role
Human rights body needs to improve role JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights has so far proven to be capable of being the guardian of human rights protection in the country, as has been shown by the international and domestic respect accorded to it in the last few months.
Sun, 06 Oct 1996
Mahathir and Soeharto to discuss ASEAN issues
Mahathir and Soeharto to discuss ASEAN issues KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday he would discuss with visiting Indonesian President Soeharto how both countries could take a common stance on ASEAN and APEC issues.
Sun, 06 Oct 1996
Superstitions play a big part in people's lives
Superstitions play a big part in people's livesBy Myra Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): You say you don't believe in superstition? Well, think again.Last year, Aranxta Sanchez said she won the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Stadium, because her dog Roland was watching.
Sun, 06 Oct 1996
Woman's body cut into three
Woman's body cut into three BANDUNG (JP): A 29-year-old woman was found dead in her rented room in Jl. Astanaanyar here yesterday.The body of the woman, identified as Wida, had been cut into three pieces and put in a sack, police said yesterday.Chief of the Bandung detectives, Lt.Col.
Sun, 06 Oct 1996
Rights body in the spotlight again
Rights body in the spotlight again The three-year old National Commission on Human Rights elected on Tuesday as its new chairman, Munawir Sjadzali, a former minister of religious affairs and currently an advisor to President Soeharto.
Sun, 06 Oct 1996
600 police safeguard football match tonight
600 police safeguard football match tonight JAKARTA (JP): At least 600 police equipped with batons and five dogs will be deployed for the final between Mastrans Bandung Raya and PSM Ujungpandang of the Indonesian football championship here tonight.
Sun, 06 Oct 1996
Soeharto orders ABRI to safeguard election
Soeharto orders ABRI to safeguard election JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday ordered the Armed Forces (ABRI) to make every effort to protect the 1997 general election against possible disturbances.
Sun, 06 Oct 1996
Controversial cases dominate human rights body's work
Controversial cases dominate human rights body's work JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights has received thousands of reports of human rights violations since it was established in late 1993.Last year alone it received 3,321 letters.Most are related to land and worker disputes.
Sat, 05 Oct 1996
Cable & Wireless, Trikora form venture
Cable & Wireless, Trikora form venture JAKARTA (JP): Cable & Wireless Marine of Britain and PT Trikora Lloyd have set up a joint venture company to provide submarine cable surveying as well as installation and maintenance services in Indonesia.
Sat, 05 Oct 1996
RI-Malaysia: Siblings in rivalry
RI-Malaysia: Siblings in rivalry JAKARTA (JP): Despite the brotherly and amiable relationship pursued by Indonesia and Malaysia, President Soeharto's visit to Kuala Lumpur tomorrow comes at a time when bilateral complications are coming to the fore with increasing frequency.
Sat, 05 Oct 1996
Street kids documentary invites debate
Street kids documentary invites debate JAKARTA (JP): Ten-year-old Kancil sleeps on sidewalks and in parking lots. When he wakes up he washes his face with water from a tap at Yogyakarta's railway station. Once cleaned up he's ready to scavenge for breakfast.
Sat, 05 Oct 1996
The milk of human kindness
The milk of human kindness What kind and helpful new friends I have found as a visitor to Jakarta. After I suffered a very bad fall in a local shopping center, I was taken to the mall clinic and then to the Pelni Hospital at Petamburan, and finally cared for at the clinic in the Aryaduta.
Sat, 05 Oct 1996
New official at home ministry
New official at home ministry JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. yesterday installed Oman Sachroni as the new Director General for Public Affairs and Regional Autonomy, replacing Sumitro Maskun, Antara reported.
Sat, 05 Oct 1996
Peat land project facing irrigation problems
Peat land project facing irrigation problems JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar disclosed that the one-million-hectare agricultural megaproject in Central Kalimantan is facing irrigation problems.
Sat, 05 Oct 1996
Another case of Ecstasy
Another case of Ecstasy The detention in Amsterdam on Monday of MS, 49, a senior pilot with Garuda Indonesia, is cause for great concern. The case occurred while we are busy trying to stop the use of the drug Ecstasy.
Sat, 05 Oct 1996
Harassment of the Chinese
Harassment of the Chinese On Friday, Sept. 27, 1996 at 7:20 p.m. I returned to Medan from a trip to Singapore. Singapore was wonderful.Problems started when I noticed my black luggage coming in on the conveyor belt into the luggage pickup area marked with a white chalk X.