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Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Drug defendants trade accusations in court

Drug defendants trade accusations in court JAKARTA (JP): Two defendants exchanged accusations with each other yesterday in the heroin trafficking case being tried at the Central Jakarta District Court.The two defendants are Freddy A Thing, a resident of Bekasi, and Sae Lim Iaw, also known as Boon...

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

BHP gets new president

BHP gets new president JAKARTA (JP): The Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited (BHP) of Australia, which is currently exploring for oil in the Timor Gap, announced yesterday that the company will be led by a new president, CE Collin Smith, beginning next month.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Quick tax refunds promised

Quick tax refunds promised JAKARTA (JP): The government promised yesterday to pay a compensation of two percent interest per month if it failed to refund over-payments of tax within 30 days -- calculated after the tax office receives a refund request.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Moslem fashion at Sahid Jaya

Moslem fashion at Sahid Jaya JAKARTA (JP): To greet this year's Ramadhan fasting month 16 Indonesian designers are holding a fashion show on Jan. 26 at the Sahid Jaya Hotel and Tower.The designers will show various influences in print, cloth and color from various regions of Indonesia, from Aceh in...

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Group of PPP activists starts up new foundation

Group of PPP activists starts up new foundation JAKARTA (JP): A group of members of the United Development Party (PPP) yesterday announced that they had established a foundation which would take an active part in socio-economic and political activities but would stay out of the way of the party.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

East Java has eight wage zones

East Java has eight wage zones JAKARTA (JP): The government recently announced its policy on minimum wage levels which will divide East Java into several zones as of April.The manpower ministerial decree on the raise of minimum daily wages for East Java divides the fast developing province into...

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Agency insists on rent increases in Pulogadung

Agency insists on rent increases in Pulogadung JAKARTA (JP): The city agency which supervises the operation of small enterprises in the Pulogadung industrial zone insisted that rent increases for the low-cost apartments it manages were necessary.R.O.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Blue Bird responds

Blue Bird responds Blue Bird would like to thank Andri N. De Feraudy, for the letter to The Jakarta Post, Jan. 9, 1995, concerning a complaint of the unavailability of a Blue Bird taxi at a certain time, then being offered a Silver Bird as an alternative.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Export shoe producer acquires five firms

Export shoe producer acquires five firms JAKARTA (JP): PT Indosepamas Anggun, an export-oriented shoe producer affiliated to the widely diversified Salim Group, has taken over stakes in five firms within the same group at a total value of Rp 155.55 billion (US$70.54 million).

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Ragunan school to be revamped

Ragunan school to be revamped JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday announced a large-scale renovation of the Ragunan Junior and Senior High School, the only school for scouting future athletes in Indonesia, as the school celebrates its 18th anniversary.A first-phase fund of Rp 2.6 billion (US$1.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

No rupiah devaluation: Soeharto

No rupiah devaluation: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto made it clear yesterday that Indonesia has no plans to devalue the rupiah or to reschedule its foreign debt."The government has no reason to devalue the rupiah or reschedule its foreign debts," the President was quoted by...

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Intervention calms Asia's markets

Intervention calms Asia's markets HONG KONG (AFP): Central banks in Southeast Asia's booming economies acted swiftly yesterday to calm their financial markets after being dragged into the fall-out of the Mexican peso meltdown.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

S'pore's deputy PM visits KL

S'pore's deputy PM visits KL KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrived here yesterday for talks with Malaysian Premier Mahathir Mohamad and his deputy Anwar Ibrahim, officials said.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Native dancers welcome Pope to Papua New Guinea

Native dancers welcome Pope to Papua New Guinea PORT MORESBY (Reuter): Pope John Paul arrived in the South Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea yesterday, cheered by thousands of bare-footed villagers who trekked to the airport to greet the Pontiff on the second leg of his four-nation tour.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Fijian killed by his own catch

Fijian killed by his own catch SUVA (Reuter): A Fijian fisherman choked to death when he tried to kill his catch in the traditional way by biting its head off, police in Suva said yesterday.Sergeant Josese Lako said the head of the fish slipped and lodged in 50-year-old Samueal Taoba's throat...

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Fiji's immigration plan opposed

Fiji's immigration plan opposed SUVA (AFP): Retailers warned here yesterday that Fiji's infrastructure may be inadequate to cope with an influx of thousands of Hong Kong Chinese migrants under a government-backed business migration plan.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Dutch man dies climbing hill

Dutch man dies climbing hill AMBON, Maluku: A Dutch national, Junannes Ditzal, 64, died as he was climbing Leasusu hill on this island on Saturday.Ambon police precinct chief Lt. Col. Suroto said the authorities had sent Ditzal's body for an autopsy to determine the cause of his death, Antara...

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Oki interrogated by Jakarta police without lawyer

Oki interrogated by Jakarta police without lawyer JAKARTA (JP): Harnoko Dewanto, alias Oki, was questioned by Jakarta police yesterday, without a lawyer being present, in connection with a triple murder in Los Angeles.The city police's chief spokesman Lt. Col.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Local stock marts see bullish prospect

Local stock marts see bullish prospect JAKARTA (JP): Crosby Securities of Hong Kong is very upbeat about the prospects for Indonesia's capital market over the next five years despite the current dip stemming from the Mexican financial crisis.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Singapore, KL move to revitalize growth triangle

Singapore, KL move to revitalize growth triangle KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Singapore and Malaysia yesterday agreed on steps to revitalize a growth triangle linking the city state with Malaysia's southern state of Johor, Malaysia said.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

KONI chief rejects further extension

KONI chief rejects further extension JAKARTA (JP): Executive chairman of the National Sports Council (KONI) looks to throw in the towel even before the competition begins. Yesterday he turned down the nomination for the council's leadership board for the next four-year term.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Lesson from Mexico

Lesson from Mexico Although Indonesia's economy is in better shape than Mexico's, prudence is still needed in handling the economy. This is the important message we get from Finance Minister Mar'ie Muhammad. We would like to add that we also have to learn from the Mexican crisis.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Nestle acquires noodle firm

Nestle acquires noodle firm JAKARTA (JP): Nestle S.A. of Switzerland has acquired a 80 percent stake in PT Supmi Sakti, a producer of instant noodles under the brands Supmi and Doremi.Nestle, which currently operates four factories in Indonesia, did not disclose the terms of transaction.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) recovered yesterday with most issues gaining ground in moderate trading.The broad-based Composite Index rose 5.42 points to close at 447.29 on the return of foreign fund managers.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Many suffer from mental illness

Many suffer from mental illness JAKARTA (JP): Out of 1,000 Indonesians 80 are mentally ill, according to Dr. Dadang Hawari, chairman of the Association of Indonesian Psychiatrists.Speaking in Bandung recently he also predicted that within the next 25 years that figure would rise by 400 percent.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Malaysia protests senator's remarks

Malaysia protests senator's remarks MANILA (Reuter): Malaysia has been angered by remarks by a leading Philippine senator that it was a "high-risk and dangerous" destination for Filipino workers, the foreign office said yesterday.

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

Jitters about rupiah

Jitters about rupiah Understandably Indonesian monetary officials were painfully surprised by the dumping of the rupiah over the last few days. This was mostly because the trend occurred so soon after the unveiling of what domestic and foreign economists have welcomed as a very realistic state...

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

Yogie SM denies funding rival PDI leadership

Yogie SM denies funding rival PDI leadership JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie SM has denied giving money to the rival leadership of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).Yogie told journalists at his office over the weekend that Yusuf Merukh, the leader of the PDI rival board, had...

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

1st nuke plant to operate in 2000

1st nuke plant to operate in 2000 SEMARANG, Central Java: One of several nuclear power plants to be built on Mount Muria is expected to go into operation early in the year 2000, an official said on Saturday.

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

RI must push biotechnology

RI must push biotechnology JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will need to catch up in the field of biotechnology if it wants to develop as an industrial nation, a senior official of the Agency for Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) warns.

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

BI to bar rogues from bank sector

BI to bar rogues from bank sector JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, will soon introduce a ruling barring certain people from becoming shareholders or executives of banks.Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor J.

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

Public's building permit know-how very limited

Public's building permit know-how very limited JAKARTA (JP): A city development control agency official says many people remain poorly informed about the regulation requiring them to obtain building permits to renovate houses.

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

Albania, Qatar place new ambassadors

Albania, Qatar place new ambassadors JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto received the credentials of the new ambassador of Qatar, Saeed Khalifa Mubarak Al-Muhannadi, and the new ambassador of Albania, Ferid Riza Hoti, at the state palace on Saturday.

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

Census to start for expatriates

Census to start for expatriates JAKARTA (JP): The municipal authorities will be taking a census of foreigners living in the capital.The census, which begins today, will target expatriates working for companies throughout the city.

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

TV today

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

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

Crash victims' bodies sent home

Crash victims' bodies sent home JAKARTA (JP): The remains of 10 victims of last week's Merpati Nusantara Airlines crash in East Nusa Tenggara were returned to their families yesterday.In a solemn ceremony search and rescue leader Lt. Col.

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

Toll roads subject to traffic law

Toll roads subject to traffic law JAKARTA (JP): City police began enforcing the 1992 Traffic Law in full on toll roads on Saturday, which means violators could be punished with stiff penalties under the legislation.Col. Djuari Sis Ardianto of the National Police announced the move on Friday.

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

Two more airports for Aceh

Two more airports for Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The government will build two airports in this westernmost province in order to boost tourism.Secretary to the provincial government Malik Ridwan Badai said on Saturday that the airports would be built in the Southeast Aceh and Central Aceh regencies.

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

Indonesia Open assured for '96

Indonesia Open assured for '96 JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti), Sarwono Kusumaatmadja, announced yesterday that poor attendance and lack of sponsorship would not deter Pelti from organizing the Indonesia Open Tennis Championships next year.

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

Stronger unity needed

Stronger unity needed A public debate on national unity has surged in recent weeks. There are those who believe that the emphasize put by government officials on the unity of the nation is only a pretext to limit the freedom of expression of the people.Minister of Defense and Security Gen.

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

Traffic cop passes chief's bribery test

Traffic cop passes chief's bribery test JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto recently rode his Harley Davidson motorcycle incognito, to test one of his traffic officers in Senayan.

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

Sudden upsurge in sales leads to stock drop on JSX

Sudden upsurge in sales leads to stock drop on JSX JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) took a steep plunge last week as a result of a sudden upsurge in selling orders from foreign investors.By the end of last week, the JSX Composite Index fell to a 12- month low of 441.87, down by 27.

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

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.

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

Case of bank workers handled

Case of bank workers handled JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights has vowed to immediately help resolve a dispute between 52 employees of PT Bank Umum Nasional and the bank's executives.

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

Ramos Horta not invited to East Timor dialog

Ramos Horta not invited to East Timor dialog JAKARTA (JP): East Timor separatist leader Ramos Horta will not be taking part in any dialog on the future of the territory, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman said.

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

Haarhuis claims first career title

Haarhuis claims first career title JAKARTA (JP): Paul Haarhuis of the Netherlands defied a worsening wrist injury to beat Czech Radomir Vasek yesterday at the Indonesia Men's Open tennis championships. The victory was the first singles title of his career.

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

Floods cause further damage in Riau province

Floods cause further damage in Riau province JAKARTA (JP): Flooding in the Indragiri Hulu regency in Riau province has caused further damage.Y. Kadar Sulaiman, a flood control officer with the Indragiri Hulu administration, said yesterday that incidents of damage had increased since previous day.

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

Merit awards on sales

Merit awards on sales JAKARTA (JP): PT ERA Graharealty Indonesia, an affiliate of the Dharmala Group, awarded on Saturday merit certificates to its housing sale associate members and brokers in respect of their selling achievements last year.

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

Merapi victims to be resettled

Merapi victims to be resettled YOGYAKARTA: The government will resettle hundreds of victims of last year's Mount Merapi eruption in outer islands under the state-sponsored transmigration program.Secretary to the Yogyakarta governor Suprastowo told reporters Saturday that transmigration was the best...

Mon, 16 Jan 1995

39 East Timorese to stand trial

39 East Timorese to stand trial DILI, East Timor: At least 39 people will be brought to trial soon for rioting in Baucau and staging an anti-government demonstration here this month, a police source said Saturday.

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