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Archive: 13 February 1995

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Modern Islamic center in Jakarta

Modern Islamic center in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta will soon have a modern Islamic center, which will be built in Duri Kepa subdistrict, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta. Su'ud Usman Karamah Badjeber, chairman of the committee in charge of construction of the project, told Antara that the center is...

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

NU may support PDI in 1997 general election

NU may support PDI in 1997 general election JAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid strikes again. On Saturday he hinted that he may mobilize the 28 million-strong Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), which he chairs, in support of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) in the 1997 general election.

Bike riding

Bike riding From Pelita Reading the article in Pelita, Feb. 6, 1995 entitled Orang Belanda Bersepeda Karena Cinta Lingkungan Bersih (Dutchmen ride bikes because they love a clean environment) reminds me of my nine-year stay in Holland.

Jakarta asks LAPD for evidence in Oki's case

Jakarta asks LAPD for evidence in Oki's case JAKARTA (JP): City Police are urging the Los Angeles Police Department to relinquish vital material evidence relating to three murders in Los Angeles. "If they refuse to hand the evidence over, they can at least let us borrow it," City Police Chief Brig.

Al Jarreau to perform here

Al Jarreau to perform here JAKARTA (JP): Famous jazz singer Al Jarreau will perform here at the Senayan indoor tennis stadium at 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 21. Organized by Buena Productions, Al Jarreau's performance in Jakarta is part of his Asian tour.

TV today

TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Little Wizards 3:00 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Dibawah Kilatan Pedang 4:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Foreign Reports 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05...

Manggarai residents want to move into apartments

Manggarai residents want to move into apartments JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has warmly welcomed the intention of Manggarai subdistrict residents, South Jakarta, to live in low-cost apartments, currently being aggressively promoted by the municipality.

Bali farmers loss land

Bali farmers loss land JAKARTA (JP): An average of 1,000 hectares of farmlands in Bali are transferred for the use of other functions annually, Bali's provincial legislative council says. Ida Bagus Sudiksa of the Golkar faction in the council said that the expansion of towns in the province and the...

Ten more tax rulings announced

Ten more tax rulings announced JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Saturday another 10 regulations that will support the implementation of the newly- amended tax laws. The regulations cover the tax treatment of venture capital, the abolition of value-added tax on the sale of low-cost houses...

Floods hit northern Java

Floods hit northern Java BREBES, Central Java: A major flood hit a vast area of the northern coast yesterday after flood dikes collapsed on Saturday, disrupting traffic on busy highways. Water levels on highways connecting Tegal, Cirebon, Pekalongan and Brebes were as high as 60 centimeters...

Fate of taxi driver

Fate of taxi driver One day, when my wife and I went by taxi to the hospital, the taxi driver expressed his pent-up feelings about the recent strict traffic regulations, with the related severe penalties.

Modernization or westernization

Modernization or westernization From Prospek I often burst into laughter when I watch the way Indonesian actors act on television, who tend to be so westernized. For example, they like say "ahm" while they are thinking of something, "yap" instead of the Indonesian ya.

Manila says China has cut back force in Spratlys

Manila says China has cut back force in Spratlys MANILA (Reuter): China has withdrawn seven of the nine ships it deployed around a coral reef claimed by the Philippines in the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, military officials said yesterday.

Five killed in motorcycle crash

Five killed in motorcycle crash CEBU, Philippines (AFP): Three men and two women, riding aboard a specially-modified motorcycle, were killed when they crashed into a bus in the southern province of Agusan, a police report issued here yesterday said.

Investors ruin land

Investors ruin land From Republika We highly appreciate the government's achievement in developing this country. Our village in Bandulu, Anyer, Serang in West Java not withstanding. Ours is a beautiful village with cool air.

Police barracks razed by fire

Police barracks razed by fire JAKARTA (JP): Fire destroyed two police barracks located on Jl. Daan Mogot, Pesing, West Jakarta, over the weekend but no casualties were reported. Wiyono Wiryo, an official of the West Jakarta Fire Office said that the fire caused an estimated financial loss of about...

Bulog urged to streamline its operations

Bulog urged to streamline its operations By Hidayat Jati JAKARTA (JP): Amid a current crisis concerning the nation's rice supply, leading analysts are calling for redefinition of the role of the National Logistics Agency (Bulog) to anticipate trade liberalization and to increase efficiency.

Greater Jakarta needs more traffic signs and lights

Greater Jakarta needs more traffic signs and lights JAKARTA (JP): The Greater Jakarta area badly needs additional traffic signs, along with traffic lights and bus stops along major roads. The shortage of traffic signs along major streets prevents police from enforcing the law as fully as possible,...

Many C. Java judges corrupt

Many C. Java judges corrupt SEMARANG, Central Java: A legislator said on Saturday that many judges in the province are corrupt, in complete contrast to Justice Minister Oetojo Oesman's recent claim. Djuhad Masdja, deputy chairman of the provincial legislative council's Commission A, which is...

Elephant victims' houses rebuilt

Elephant victims' houses rebuilt BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Dozens of houses in the Mesuji subdistrict, destroyed by wild elephants over the last couple of months, have been rebuilt, the Antara news agency reported.

Sustained rally pushes shares up

Sustained rally pushes shares up JAKARTA (JP): Sustained rally from the preceding week lifted share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) higher last week. Last Tuesday saw the index reaching the week's high of 457.33, up by 2.8% from the week's opening.

Marriage between PC and Telephon: Unity in similarity

Marriage between PC and Telephon: Unity in similarity By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): The recent hike in the cost of making a telephone call in this country is has created a lot of public outcry. Its impact on us, computer users, is far from negligible.

PPP chapter leadership taken over

PPP chapter leadership taken over JAKARTA (JP): The outgoing leadership of the Jakarta chapter of the United Development Party (PPP) has announced that it will continue to lead the party chapter until the Central Board decides on a new executive for the region.

Criticism of the press

Criticism of the press During the National Press Day 1995 celebrations in Manado, North Sulawesi, on Thursday, President Soeharto criticized the domestic press. He said our press coverage is not quite in line with national priorities and often approaches or even oversteps the boundaries, which...

State forestry companies earn Rp 158b in profits

State forestry companies earn Rp 158b in profits JAKARTA (JP): Six state-owned forestry companies gained Rp 158 billion (US$71.8 million) in unaudited after-tax profits last year, an 8.2 percent increase over the previous year.

Water leakage

Water leakage Water leakage is the most serious problem faced by all water companies in Indonesia. Since the capacity of production is limited and to set up a new installation inflicts high cost, leakage needs to be prevented and reduced to the lowest level.

Malaysia to banish 20 players in graft fight

Malaysia to banish 20 players in graft fight KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia will arrest and banish 20 players and two coaches in the latest move against soccer corruption, according to reports yesterday.

Crucial Indian state election comes to an end

Crucial Indian state election comes to an end BOMBAY (AFP): More than 15 million people voted yesterday in the western Indian state of Maharashtra in the final phase of state polls seen as crucial for Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao and his economic reforms.

Another AIDS sufferer in Jakarta

Another AIDS sufferer in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Another Jakartan has been diagnosed as suffering from the Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), the director general of the Communicable Disease Control and Environmental Health department of the Health Ministry, Hadi Abednego said.

Persebaya rescinds

Persebaya rescinds its withdrawal JAKARTA (JP): Only one day after Surabaya's Persebaya announced its withdrawal from the Indonesian soccer league on Thursday night, the East Javanese team had to eat its words.

Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for Jakarta Monday Maghrib 06.19 p.m. Tuesday Imsak 04.29 a.m. Subuh 04.39 a.m.

Students must be careful in choosing school abroad

Students must be careful in choosing school abroad JAKARTA (JP): At least a year of extensive and intensive preparation and personal research is absolutely necessary before prospective students leave Indonesia to study abroad, educational advisers say.

Wahono will not rush Bambang's dismissal

Wahono will not rush Bambang's dismissal JAKARTA (JP): Speaker of the House of Representatives Wahono says he refuses to be rushed into making a decision about the fate of legislator Bambang Warih Koesoemo, whom the ruling political group, Golkar, wants removed.

Levels of vacant office space to rise to 11%

Levels of vacant office space to rise to 11% JAKARTA (JP): A property market study predicts a brighter future for retail property despite the fact vacancy levels of office space in the capital are likely to rise to 11 percent by the end of this year from 7.51 percent last year.

Bill on companies passed

Bill on companies passed The bill on limited-liability companies was first drafted in 1974. In the meantime it was revised several times to accommodate rapid changes in the business world before being submitted to the House of Representatives last September and finally being approved last week.

ABRI reshuffle may change political equation

ABRI reshuffle may change political equation By Imanuddin JAKARTA (JP): The recent reshuffle of the Armed Forces' (ABRI's) top leadership could significantly alter Indonesian politics generally and relations between the military and Moslems in particular, according to two leading political...

One more 'ninja' captured

One more 'ninja' captured DILI, East Timor: Town residents have caught and beaten up another hooded man suspected to be a member of gangs that have been attacking and terrorizing pro-independence activists.

Third execution of 1995 is imminent

Third execution of 1995 is imminent JAKARTA (JP): A convicted murderer on death row in Surakarta (Solo), Central Java, may soon be executed following President Suharto's rejection of his appeal for clemency, according to the Antara news agency.

Indonesia needs detailed maps

Indonesia needs detailed maps JAKARTA (JP): Detailed maps are crucial to the preservation of Indonesia's national resources and territorial integrity, an official said on Saturday. The head of the National Survey and Mapping Coordinating Agency (Bakosurtanal), Paul Suharto, said on Saturday that...

Smelly garbage

Smelly garbage From Jayakarta Like many other residents of Jakarta I commute by city bus from home to my work place everyday. I usually get on at the bus shelter in front of the BPS building on Jalan Otista Raya in eastern Jakarta. Even when it is not peak hours, this bus shelter is always crowded.

RP to honor Pope in gold coin

RP to honor Pope in gold coin MANILA (Reuter): President Fidel Ramos has approved the issue of a special 2,500-peso (US$100) gold coin to commemorate Pope John Paul's visit to Manila last month, the presidential palace said yesterday. The Pope's profile, his name and the dates of his visit from Jan.

Wild bulls a menace in Jember

Wild bulls a menace in Jember JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Mumbulsari subdistrict and workers at the state-owned PTP XIII cocoa plantation have complained about rampaging wild bulls in their villages. The beasts come down from Mt. Mayang for water.

Firm action planned against soil trucks drivers

Firm action planned against soil trucks drivers JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has ordered his subordinates to take firm action against drivers of trucks transporting soil for development projects.