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Thu, 12 Oct 1995
'New submarine not for arms race'
'New submarine not for arms race' SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore bought a used submarine last month, not because of any regional anxiety over China's arms buildup but because it was cheap, Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew said in comments published yesterday.Singapore announced on Sept.
Thu, 12 Oct 1995
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
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
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
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
Thai power firm to expand
Thai power firm to expand BANGKOK (Reuter): Major Thai power producer Electricity Generating Plc plans to expand its power generating business into Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia and Myanmar, a senior company executive said.
Thu, 12 Oct 1995
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
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 Evening News 7:30 TV...
Thu, 12 Oct 1995
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
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
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
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
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.The foundation, in cooperation with Linden Educational Services and the International Education Foundation (IEF), will hold the fairs in recognition...
Thu, 12 Oct 1995
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.Head of the provincial office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Azhar, said yesterday that a total of 424 new teachers are need to fill...
Thu, 12 Oct 1995
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
PNG defense chief says rebels out of control
PNG defense chief says rebels out of control PORT MORESBY (Reuter): Separatist rebels are out of control on Papua New Guinea's Bougainville island, where guerrilla activity has escalated in the past 10 days, the head of the country's defense force said.
Thu, 12 Oct 1995
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. Hasan, dean of the School of Accounting at University of North Malaysia, said here Monday that the...
Thu, 12 Oct 1995
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
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
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
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
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."I'm not blind to the situation, that instead of becoming farmers there are resettlers who work as prostitutes," Siswono was...
Thu, 12 Oct 1995
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
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
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.Y.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
Garuda's expansion plan has 1995 deadline
Garuda's expansion plan has 1995 deadline JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Indonesia, the national flag carrier, has been given until the end of the year to increase the number of its domestic routes, a company spokesman said yesterday.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
Jakarta Bay festival soon
Jakarta Bay festival soon JAKARTA (JP): A festival of marine-related activities begins today at the Sunda Kelapa port and the Bahari Museum in North Jakarta. Lasting until Oct. 15, some festival events will be held in the Seribu Islands, just north of the capital.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Horrible Honchos 3:05 Talk Show: Gita Wicara 3:30 Science Film 4:05 Among Us 4:30 Documentary 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Science Program 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music Contest: Asia Bagus...
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
Japanese firms eying Myanmar as next target
Japanese firms eying Myanmar as next targetBy Noriko Sato TOKYO (Kyodo): More Japanese companies are contemplating investing in Myanmar since the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in July.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
RI, Sweden share lead in bridge meet
RI, Sweden share lead in bridge meet JAKARTA (JP): Collecting 55 points, Indonesia topped the West Group on the opening day of the Bermuda Bowl men's team world bridge championships in Beijing on Monday.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
Castro invited to visit Beijing
Castro invited to visit Beijing BEIJING (AFP): China's President Jiang Zemin has invited Cuban leader Fidel Castro to make an official visit to China, the official Xinhua news agency said yesterday.The invitation was handed over Monday by Prime Minister Li Peng during a two-hour stopover in Havana...
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
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.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
More political openness
More political openness When I was waiting for a bus at an empty bus stop in Jakarta, I discovered a photocopy of a pamphlet pinned on the wall. It drew my attention because of the printed and handwritten messages it contained.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
House faction probes assault on councilor
House faction probes assault on councilor JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) is sending a special team to investigate the recent attack on one its councilors in Surabaya.Chairman of the PPP faction at the House of Representatives Hamzah Haz announced the plan yesterday and expressed...
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
Soeharto to tour the Americas
Soeharto to tour the Americas JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will embark on a lengthy overseas trip this Sunday that will take him to Colombia, the United States, where he'll visit the United Nations headquarters in New York, and Suriname.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
Tribal title for commander
Tribal title for commander MERAUKE, Irian Jaya: Eight chiefs of 18 local tribes conferred upon Maj. Gen. A. Dunidja, the commander of the Trikora Military Command, the traditional title of Kayau Anem.The title, which literally means "the defender and the carrier of peace", was given to Dunidja in...
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
Government vows attention to oil industry concerns
Government vows attention to oil industry concerns JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday Indonesia would continue to pay attention to the hopes and interests of its business partners in the oil industry regarding the various procedures and regulations that affect their operations.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
Australia may reject Timor asylum seekers
Australia may reject Timor asylum seekers CANBERRA (Reuter): Australia could reject East Timorese seeking political asylum because they may be Portuguese nationals, Foreign Minister Gareth Evans said yesterday.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
Solve problems at early stage
Solve problems at early stage PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo told local officials on Monday to nip resettlement problems in the bud.Addressing officials at a working meeting Monday, Siswono said Indonesia's transmigration program has for some time been...
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
Minister's swipe at Djajanti
Minister's swipe at Djajanti Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo's public allegations late last month that the Djajanti Group's plywood subsidiary, PT Nusantara Plywood, in East Java purchased 4,000 cubic meters of illegally-cut logs, is not the first swing he has taken at large...
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
RI raises LSWR exports
RI raises LSWR exports SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia has offered an additional 300,000 to 400,000 barrels of low sulfur waxy residue (LSWR) for export in October, industry sources said yesterday.Indonesia's state-owned oil company Pertamina had already allocated a total of 3.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
Birla expands business
Birla expands business JAKARTA (JP): The Birla Group of India, which currently operates four companies in Indonesia, is investing US$50 million this year for the expansion of its businesses here.The group announced yesterday that part of the investment will be used to expand the production capacity...
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
Marine experts still puzzled by 'warm pool'
Marine experts still puzzled by 'warm pool' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian and foreign scientists said yesterday that they are still puzzled by the "warm pool" phenomena found in the Pacific Ocean that has altered climatic conditions in the region in recent years.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
Koja homes won't face arbitrary demolition
Koja homes won't face arbitrary demolition JAKARTA (JP): City Military Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Sutiyoso guaranteed yesterday that arbitrary demolition of houses in Koja Utara, North Jakarta, will not happen.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
Donation from Jakarta Red Cross
Donation from Jakarta Red Cross JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta branch of the Red Cross has sent two trucks of food, medicine, blankets and clothes to the victims of the Jambi earthquake.Jakarta branch chairman H.M.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
Probe of cemetery land scandal in last phase
Probe of cemetery land scandal in last phase JAKARTA (JP): City Secretary Harun Al Rasyid says that the city inspector claims that the investigation into a land scam allegedly masterminded by an official from the city cemetery agency will be completed soon.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
Piracy stalls RI's home entertainment
Piracy stalls RI's home entertainmentBy Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): Gope Samptani's experience epitomizes the prospects of the home video business in Indonesia.In 1988, Gope and seven other importers began a video business.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
HK, RI set up fishing firm
HK, RI set up fishing firm JAKARTA (JP): PT Minasanega Perkasa and Giant Enterprises Limited of Hong Kong have agreed to establish a joint-venture company to engage in fishing in Indonesia's Exclusive Economic Zone.Under an agreement signed on Monday evening by Minasenaga's director, M. Ng.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
Quake relief operation hits snags
Quake relief operation hits snags JAKARTA (JP): The huge relief operation now underway in the earthquake-stricken regency of Gunung Kerinci in Jambi, Sumatra, was beset yesterday by problems in channeling relief supplies to the quake victims.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995
Golkar seeks to reform campaign rules
Golkar seeks to reform campaign rules JAKARTA (JP): The ruling political group Golkar announced yesterday that it will push to reform the electoral laws regulating political campaigns and rallies.The reforms will deal primarily with procedures concerning the campaign period, which is generally...