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46 articles.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/'Stock mart law gives excessive power to Bapepam'

'Stock mart law gives excessive power to Bapepam' JAKARTA (JP): Lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis said yesterday that the new stock market law gives excessive power to the Stock Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) without conferring full independence on the body.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Rich and poor gap

Rich and poor gapFrom Forum KeadilanOur country's Golden Independence Anniversary is not just a historical event to celebrate grandly, it also brings with it some oddities. Take for instance, a flour miller who is in the spotlight as a highly successful businessman.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 11, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,775 ...

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Indonesian oil industry to face difficult times

Indonesian oil industry to face difficult times JAKARTA (JP): Chairman and chief executive officer of Chevron Corporation Kenneth T. Derr has asked Indonesia to prepare for difficult times as a result of the steady downward trend in oil prices and increasing global competition in oil industry.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Indonesia enters 26 events at SEAG

Indonesia enters 26 events at SEAG JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia insists on taking part in 26 events at the upcoming Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, missing out on the chance to win medals in field hockey and rugby.Training director of the National Sports Council, Moch.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Moslems to pray against disasters

Moslems to pray against disasters JAMBI, Jambi: Local ulemas in the quake-stricken region are calling on local Moslems to hold mass prayers against further natural disasters, especially in the Kerinci regency.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Businessmen often neglect tax regulations

Businessmen often neglect tax regulations JAKARTA (JP): Corporate managers in Indonesia tend to neglect taxes in their decision-making processes, which, for their companies, often results in losses in the end, a tax consultant says.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Liberalize cement trade

Liberalize cement trade After having become used to hearing reports about scarcities in cement -- a phenomenon usually accompanied by escalating prices -- Indonesia is now facing a different kind of cement problem, in the form of accumulating stocks in a number of plants.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Taxis in Jakarta's outskirt

Taxis in Jakarta's outskirtFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe new transportation rule of the Directorate of Traffic and Highways which bans taxis from neighboring towns of Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi from operating in the capital. In our opinion this is an irrational act.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/'Rights abuses foster anti-govt feelings'

'Rights abuses foster anti-govt feelings' SEMARANG (JP): The government's failure to protect human rights and reduce social inequalities is leading to the emergence of anti-government attitudes and movements, observers commented yesterday.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Two killed, 10 injured in fresh Dili rioting

Two killed, 10 injured in fresh Dili rioting DILI, East Timor (JP): Two people were killed, 10 were injured and three police officers were taken hostage in fresh rioting involving pro- and anti-government groups on Monday and Tuesday.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/25% import duty on cellular phones lifted

25% import duty on cellular phones lifted JAKARTA (JP): Imports of cellular phones will likely increase now that the government has lifted the import duty on several telecommunications products, a senior executive says.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Taxi driver killed

Taxi driver killed JAKARTA (JP): A taxi driver was found dead inside his cab yesterday morning in Pondok Gede, Bekasi, with severe stab wounds to his body.Bekasi police chief, Lt. Col.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Cultural similarities strengthen relations

Cultural similarities strengthen relationsBy Mariam K. Sutalaksana JAKARTA (JP): Who would have thought music and dance from Okinawa would have an intimate correlation with the Sundanese, Javanese and Sumatran cultures? Performed at the Ballroom of Hotel Dai-chi, Jakarta, last Saturday, this ...

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Public transport group lobbies for higher fares

Public transport group lobbies for higher fares JAKARTA (JP): The organization of land transportation owners, Organda, has proposed to the Ministry of Transportation that public transportation fees be increased. A proposal submitted earlier this year drew no response from the city administration.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Islamic art still in short of supply in RI

Islamic art still in short of supply in RI JAKARTA (JP): Moslem art in Indonesia is not as varied or as widespread as it should be in a country that adopted Islam hundreds of years ago, a Moslem scholar said yesterday.Moh.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Regional councils have crucial role, Yogie says

Regional councils have crucial role, Yogie says YOGYAKARTA (JP): Elected councilors may be hierarchically lower than local administrations, but their voice is crucial and always considered in any decision-making process, Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. said yesterday.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/The communists' sins

The communists' sinsFrom Forum KeadilanThe purpose of the Sept. 30, 1965 coup attempt by the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) was to establish a communist Indonesia and to get rid of Pancasila state ideology.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Aryaduta Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Los Morenitos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Los Paraguas, Friday and Saturday from 7:15 p.m.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Mexico's incomplete transition

Mexico's incomplete transition Two years of upheaval in Mexico have cracked a once-monolithic political establishment, but the transition from authoritarianism to democracy is incomplete.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Italian shoes on show

Italian shoes on show JAKARTA (JP): Italy's Expool Consortium will hold a one-day exhibition of Italian-made shoes and handbags for the 1996 spring and summer seasons at the Enteos Club here next Wednesday.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Saving workers from gallows

Saving workers from gallows Many female workers have endured traumatic experiences in the Middle East.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Employers asked to help promote foreigners' tax

Employers asked to help promote foreigners' tax JAKARTA (JP): Following its failure to reach the set target, the city revenue office is urging apartment owners and companies to notify their expatriates tenants and employees of their obligation to pay foreigners' tax annually.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Soeharto consoles quake survivors

Soeharto consoles quake survivors JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto visited some of the survivors of the devastating earthquake in the Gunung Kerinci district of Jambi yesterday, consoling them and providing words of encouragement.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Australia helps 'Posyandu'

Australia helps 'Posyandu' JAKARTA: The government of Australia, through its Australian Agency for International Development, has provided several grants worth more than Rp 60 million (approximately US$26,583) to grassroots family welfare organizations.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Support for office worker

Support for office workerFrom RepublikaI am in full support of the establishment of a solidarity committee for Danang (an office worker jailed for his involvement with an unrecognized journalist association).

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Transmigration promotes human rights: Diplomat

Transmigration promotes human rights: Diplomat JAKARTA (JP): The government's transmigration program, contrary to what its critics say, has the noble objective of fulfilling the people's basic rights, a senior diplomat said yesterday.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Investors often cheat, Joop says

Investors often cheat, Joop says JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave acknowledged yesterday that many investors have disguised their property projects as being for tourist resorts in order to obtain immediate approval from the government.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Batam to host int'l golf meet

Batam to host int'l golf meet JAKARTA (JP): An international golf tournament will be held at the Tering Bay golf course on Batam Island, Riau province, between Oct. 28 and Oct. 29, with the players vying for the Madame Tien Soeharto Cup.Prof.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Buttons And Rusty 3:05 Sehari Bersama 3:30 TV Series: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 Women's Forum 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 ...

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Hero title for Tuanku Tambusai

Hero title for Tuanku Tambusai PEKANBARU, Riau: Residents of Kampar regency enthusiastically welcomed the government's decision to confer upon their past freedom fighter, Tuanku Tambusai, the National Hero title.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Mar'ie seeks debt reduction

Mar'ie seeks debt reduction JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad has called on multilateral lending institutions to slash the debt obligations of the world's poorest countries and restructure themselves to serve the changing world economy.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Geoffrey Saba to play in Jakarta

Geoffrey Saba to play in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Geoffrey Saba, a well-known Australian pianist, will play at the Australian Embassy, Jl. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, in Central Jakarta, on Thursday Oct. 12 at 08:00 p.m.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Metro Jaya bus shelter

Metro Jaya bus shelterFrom KompasPolice have banned private cars from dropping off passengers at the bus stop in front of the Metro Jaya Police Office on Jalan Gatot Subroto, Jakarta, since Sept. 27. Those who try to do so are usually chased away by police officers.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/AMINEF to sponsor university fairs

AMINEF to sponsor university fairs JAKARTA (JP): The American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) will sponsor two university fairs this weekend.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Islamic schools need teachers

Islamic schools need teachers MEDAN, North Sumatra: A total of 32 Islamic junior and senior high schools are facing a shortage of teachers of various subjects.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Land for $500m sea port cleared

Land for $500m sea port cleared JAKARTA (JP): State-owned company PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) II started appropriating land yesterday in Bojanegara, Serang, West Java, for the construction of a US$500-million cargo port terminal.A spokesman for the Serang administration, H. Hariyoto A.S.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Academic ties with Malaysia

Academic ties with Malaysia PEKANBARU, Riau: The University of Riau is setting up joint programs with a number of universities in Malaysia, including an exchange of staff lecturers.Abdul Halim H.J.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Irian governor urges lower lending rates

Irian governor urges lower lending rates JAKARTA (JP): Irian Jaya Governor Jakob Patipi suggested yesterday that the government take measures encouraging banks to lower interest rates on loans used to invest in the province.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Reconstruction of Ciracas murder to be kept secret

Reconstruction of Ciracas murder to be kept secret JAKARTA (JP): In order to avoid possible attacks on the suspects by angry mobs, the reconstruction of the Ciracas killings may not be carried out at the crime site, says a senior police officer.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Tug-of-war within NU

Tug-of-war within NUFrom MerdekaThe tug of war between the young leader KH Abdurrachman Wachid (Gus Dur) and the senior leader H. Abu Hasan is apparently becoming protracted and there are no signs that any of the two parties are willing to concede.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Spratlys meeting signs deals

Spratlys meeting signs deals JAKARTA (JP): Delegates to a regional workshop to discuss cooperation in the South China Sea have agreed on two joint projects, one for monitoring tide levels and another on database, information exchange and networking.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Resettlers turn to prostitution

Resettlers turn to prostitution PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: The minister of transmigration has said there are resettlers who have abandoned their land and become prostitutes.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Six artists share their impressions on the art of drawing

Six artists share their impressions on the art of drawing JAKARTA (JP): Drawing is the basic scaffolding of all artistic expression. ...The Chinese call it "the bones" of the picture on which everything is hung. Drawing is an adventure, a creative experience in the mind the imagined shape.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Nursing school ready to export

Nursing school ready to export SURABAYA: The Darul Ulum School of Nursing in Jombang, which in the past has supplied nurses to Middle East countries, is preparing to export its graduates to hospitals in the United States.Chair of the Darul Ulum Moslem foundation, K.H.

Thu, 12 Oct 1995

JP/Two shot dead after attempted burglary

Two shot dead after attempted burglary JAKARTA (JP): Two burglars were shot dead by police yesterday after attempting, with four others, to rob a house on Jl. Hang Tuah I/9 in South Jakarta.One of the burglars escaped initially, but was later arrested.Chief of the South Jakarta police, Lt. Col. S.