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Thu, 16 Nov 1995
Back to traditional food
Back to traditional food Lately I've been reading a lot about the government's back-to- basics program. This program is supposed to encourage Indonesians to eat traditional foods as opposed to international cuisine. I find that rather silly considering noodles are so popular here.
Thu, 16 Nov 1995
Fire guts huts, kills one
Fire guts huts, kills one PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Dozens of squatters' huts and makeshift houses were destroyed and one toddler was killed in two separate fires occurring in the Kertapati subdistrict and in Muara Enim regency on Tuesday.
Thu, 16 Nov 1995
Germany offers RI $200 million in loans
Germany offers RI $200 million in loans JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Germany signed here yesterday four loan agreements worth US$200 million to finance four projects in electricity, transportation and water supply in the islands of Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Sumbawa.
Thu, 16 Nov 1995
300 extremists await trial in Central Java
300 extremists await trial in Central Java TEGAL, Central Java (JP): The Commander of the Diponegoro military command, Maj. Gen. M. Yusuf Kartanegara, said yesterday that some 300 extremists in the province have been arrested for various subversive activities.
Thu, 16 Nov 1995
Officials vow to fight against defiant builders
Officials vow to fight against defiant builders JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung will soon gather officials from Jakarta and its surrounding areas to discuss ways of preventing illicit practices by developers.
Thu, 16 Nov 1995
Asylum seekers fly to Portugal
Asylum seekers fly to Portugal JAKARTA (JP): The 21 East Timorese youths who sought political asylum at the Japanese embassy on Tuesday left for Portugal yesterday afternoon after Lisbon said it was ready to accept them.
Thu, 16 Nov 1995
Rights activist gets top spot in Kosgoro
Rights activist gets top spot in Kosgoro JAKARTA (JP): The congress of Kosgoro, an influential organization under the ruling political grouping, Golkar, concluded yesterday with a surprising twist: The elected chairman handed the organization's chairmanship over to an unanticipated contender.
Thu, 16 Nov 1995
Police told to complete dossier on Oki murder case
Police told to complete dossier on Oki murder case JAKARTA (JP): The city prosecutor's office has urged the city police to complete the dossier on Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, the suspected killer of two Indonesians and an Indian in Los Angeles last year.
Thu, 16 Nov 1995
Coffee retention scheme burdens local exporters
Coffee retention scheme burdens local exporters JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian coffee exporters want a review of the coffee retention scheme of the Association of Coffee Producing Countries (ACPC), saying it has increasingly become a burden to them.
Thu, 16 Nov 1995
Osaka deliverables
Osaka deliverables Deliverables, down payments and action agenda are some of the buzzwords that reflect the high expectations of the third forum of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Osaka this weekend.
Thu, 16 Nov 1995
Literary meeting to be held in RI
Literary meeting to be held in RI KUALA LUMPUR (JP): A meeting of the Southeast Asian Literacy Council is scheduled for March 1966 in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra. This will be the first meeting of newly established council outside of Malaysia.
Thu, 16 Nov 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Face of My Country 2:35 TV Series: Ultraman 3:05 Music: Dendang Ria 3:30 TV Drama: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 Sports 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: Nusa Tenggara Timur 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Qur'an Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings:...
Thu, 16 Nov 1995
Lower tariffs needed for cellular telephone calls
Lower tariffs needed for cellular telephone calls JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to restructure the tariffs for cellular mobile telephone calls in order to boost the number of subscribers, a senior telecoms executive said yesterday.
Thu, 16 Nov 1995
Indo Yongtex sets loan
Indo Yongtex sets loan HONG KONG (Reuter): PT Indo Yongtex Jaya has launched a three- year US$20 million loan facility, said arranger Sanwa Bank Singapore yesterday.The borrower, a textile company and established in 1988, is the only producer of acetate fabric in Indonesia.
Thu, 16 Nov 1995
Teacher may get 8 years for murder
Teacher may get 8 years for murder JAKARTA (JP): A teacher on trial for killing a police major burst into tears yesterday when the prosecutor asked the court to sentence him to eight years imprisonment for the offense.
Thu, 16 Nov 1995
Kasmiran gets FIDE title
Kasmiran gets FIDE title JAKARTA (JP): Kasmiran clinched a FIDE Master title after beating Sandhi Sunardi at an elo rating chess tournament here on Tuesday. FIDE is the world chess governing body.The win raised the points Kasmiran collected during the 10- session tournament to seven.
Thu, 16 Nov 1995
In memory of the Battle of Surabaya
In memory of the Battle of SurabayaBy Onghokham JAKARTA (JP): On Nov. 10 we celebrated Heroes Day. In this Golden Year of Indonesia, Heroes Day will not celebrate its 50th anniversary but its 45th anniversary.
Thu, 16 Nov 1995
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Arya Duta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48,Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 1.p.m.; Los Morenos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m to 11 p.m. - The Tavern Pub: Yeah Yeah Boys, Sunday and Thursday,9.
Thu, 16 Nov 1995
Halim's airport control tower destroyed by fire
Halim's airport control tower destroyed by fire JAKARTA (JP): A fire damaged a control tower and a base operation building at the Air Force's Halim Perdanakusuma airport in East Jakarta yesterday.The blaze also destroyed the arrival room for high-ranking Air Force officers.
Thu, 16 Nov 1995
Jakarta welcomes rural development program
Jakarta welcomes rural development program JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja says that the program to modernize rural areas will help deal with the problem of migration to the capital city.The governor said yesterday that the program called Angga Suka Desa, which deals with the development...
Thu, 16 Nov 1995
Images of power: Batuan masters rediscovered
Images of power: Batuan masters rediscoveredBy Jean Couteau UBUD, Bali (JP): While obviously very different from pre- colonial paintings, many modern Balinese have come to see the styles of painting born in Ubud and Batuan during the 1930s as "traditional".
Thu, 16 Nov 1995
Three corpses found in Bandung
Three corpses found in Bandung BANDUNG, West Java: The bodies of three people who died of unnatural causes, drowning and electrocution, were found in the Margacinta subdistrict this week.Antara reported that the body of Bayu Rasta, a 17-year-old student, was found floating on the Cibogo River on...
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Indonesia could be top rubber producer after 2000
Indonesia could be top rubber producer after 2000 KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Indonesia is expected to overtake Thailand as the world's number one rubber producer after the year 2000 while Malaysia is likely to keep its third position, a senior INRO official said yesterday.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
'Prima Raga' time schedule
'Prima Raga' time scheduleFrom KompasI am a fan/active participant of Prima Raga (gymnastics) program aired on ANteve at 6:30 a.m. But the time slot of the program has changed to 8:00 a.m. as of Oct. 16.I live in a housing complex in Bekasi and the my front yard is too small for exercising.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
PSM gets Rp 150b loan
PSM gets Rp 150b loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Putra Surya Multifinance will expand its consumer financing program with Rp 150 billion (US$66.66 million) in syndicated loans from eight local banks.The five-year loan for PT Putra Surya Multifinance (PSM), a subsidiary of property developer PT Putra Surya...
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Telenovelas and the Indonesian
Telenovelas and the IndonesianFrom Media IndonesiaIn observing the Youth Pledge we have to ask ourselves: How much do we love the Indonesian language? The Indonesian language as used in society is disheartening.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
APEC officials head for free trade accord
APEC officials head for free trade accord OSAKA, Japan (AFP): Senior officials of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum yesterday tied up loose ends for a last-minute accord on free trade as differences between Beijing and Washington threatened to spill over into ministerial talks.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Arya Duta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48,Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 1.p.m.; Los Morenos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m to 11 p.m. - The Tavern Pub: Yeah Yeah Boys, Sunday and Thursday,9.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Parking fraud
Parking fraudFrom KompasSince Citraland Mall adopted a parking scheme which charges its customers on an hourly basis, parking fraud frequently occurs. Parking attendants are taking advantage of neglectful customers. They charge a higher fee than they should.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
One killed as floods hit the country
One killed as floods hit the country JAKARTA (JP): A two-month old baby was killed and thousands of houses were submerged as torrential rains hit a number of areas in the country over the past few days.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Cooperation in flood prevention vital: Governor
Cooperation in flood prevention vital: Governor JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja says it is impossible to rely on the city administration to overcome the flood problem."The municipality does not have adequate funds to make Jakarta free from flooding," the governor told reporters yesterday.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Seminar on housing
Seminar on housing JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Protection Foundation and the Warta Ekonomi weekly magazine will hold a seminar on housing at the Jakarta Design Center on Jl. Gatot Subroto on Nov. 30.Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja is scheduled to be the keynote speaker.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
'SPSI has done little for workers': Imam
'SPSI has done little for workers': Imam JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI), long criticized for allegedly doing little in defending workers' rights, will start today its fifth congress.President Soeharto will open the gathering at the State Palace this morning, while Vice President...
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Angry workers beat Australian to death
Angry workers beat Australian to death JAKARTA (JP): Aquiles Galardo, an Australian citizen employed by a local company owned by business tycoon Aburizal Bakrie, was beaten to death by irate workers on Monday.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Nova Corp eyes Sumatra natural gas pipeline
Nova Corp eyes Sumatra natural gas pipeline JAKARTA (JP): Nova Corporation of Canada, whose activities include the provision of natural gas and petrochemicals services, will bid for a contract to construct a 540-kilometer natural gas transmission pipeline in Sumatra, the company's chief executive...
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Siemens fiber optic cable
Siemens fiber optic cable MUNICH (DPA): The German electrotechnology concern Siemens said yesterday it is setting up a joint venture in Indonesia to produce fiber optic cables outside of Jakarta.Siemens said it holds a 51 percent stake in the venture set up with PT Trafindo Perkasa.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Principal sells school books
Principal sells school books AMBON, Maluku: A school principal has reportedly sold books and school supplies provided by the government for the Togutil tribe in the Wongongira village, Tobelo subdistrict.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Chinese fencers polish Indonesian athletes
Chinese fencers polish Indonesian athletes JAKARTA (JP): Ten fencers from China will spar with their Indonesian counterparts being groomed for the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand."They rank among the top eight in China.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Hayono says he won't lead Kosgoro
Hayono says he won't lead Kosgoro JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman announced yesterday that he does not want to be nominated for the chairmanship of Kosgoro.He made the statement after meeting with President Soeharto, citing his full activities as a cabinet...
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Trade deficit
Trade deficitFrom NeracaI felt greatly dismayed by the results of the special report from the limited cabinet meeting of the economical, financial and industrial sector.The report said that the trade deficit is increasingly swelling. Exports do not balance imports.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Plagiarism needs more attention
Plagiarism needs more attentionBy Ignas Keleden This is the first of two articles exploring academic life in Indonesia taking a clue from the recent case of alleged plagiarism by a student of a respected university.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
New law gives legal basis for mutual fund industry
New law gives legal basis for mutual fund industry JAKARTA (JP): The new capital market law provides a strong legal foundation for the development of a mutual fund industry in Indonesia, says Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Jakarta hosts Champions Cup league quarterfinals
Jakarta hosts Champions Cup league quarterfinals JAKARTA (JP): The Asia Football Confederation yesterday turned down Bandung's Persib bid to host the Champions Cup league quarterfinals at the end of this month and picked Jakarta instead.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
RI determined to retain supremacy in SEA Games
RI determined to retain supremacy in SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council discounted yesterday a changing schedule of the 18th Southeast Asian Games closing ceremony as a threat to Indonesia's title defense attempt.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Nine more questioned over Timika killings
Nine more questioned over Timika killings JAKARTA (JP): Military investigators are questioning nine more soldiers over the possibility that they played a role in the recent murder of villagers in Timika, Irian Jaya.Brig. Gen.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Telkom shares floated
Telkom shares floated JAKARTA (JP): State-owned domestic telecommunications company PT Telkom made its local and overseas initial share listing debut last night, receiving moderate investor support.At the opening of a special trading session at the Jakarta Stock Exchange at 9:30 p.m.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Killer of bus driver face 10 years in jail
Killer of bus driver face 10 years in jail JAKARTA (JP): Public prosecutor urged yesterday that the East Jakarta District Court sentence two unemployed men to 10 years imprisonment for killing a city bus driver.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Jakarta calls for OPEC to retain oil production ceiling
Jakarta calls for OPEC to retain oil production ceiling JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will propose that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) retain its current oil production ceiling amid concern about rising output among non- member countries.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Red Cross donations
Red Cross donationsFrom NeracaI was annoyed by the way some youths at Pulogadung bus terminal forced people entering the terminal to donate to the Red Cross. It is not the amount of money that matters but their unethical attitude that causes concern.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
No table
No tableNotice: The evening listing of PT Telkom shares drove the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) to close yesterday's trading sessions at 11:30 p.m.. This page, which has an earlier deadline for printing, therefore, does not carry the table of stock prices. -- Editor