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Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Belitung doesn't receive 'TPI'

Belitung doesn't receive 'TPI'From Media IndonesiaDuring his visit to Belitung regency, South Sumatra in July 1995, the chairman of the functional group (Golkar) promised that Belitung community would be able to receive TPI (Indonesian Educational Television) without the virtue of parabola antenna...

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Branta Mulia to tie up with Teijin

Branta Mulia to tie up with Teijin JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders approved yesterday PT Branta Mulia's plan to establish a joint venture company with Teijin Limited of Japan to produce polyester fiber, a raw material for tire cord.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 10, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,100 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,225 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,725 -50 204,000 Aneka Kimia...

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

'ASEAN should be more like NATO'

'ASEAN should be more like NATO' JAKARTA (JP): An American scholar says the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) should revamp its structure and give its secretary-general greater executive power.Donald E.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Man died after falling from train

Man died after falling from train JAKARTA (JP): A man was found dead in a swimming pool after falling from a commuter train in Cakung, East Jakarta, yesterday.Suhardin bin Budiyanto, from Pontianak, fell into the pool near the Pulo Gadung industrial estate from the Jakarta-Bekasi electric commuter...

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Report on gambling in ships puzzle police

Report on gambling in ships puzzle police JAKARTA (JP): The recent public outcry against alleged gambling on board a vessel berthed at Tanjung Priok port, North Jakarta, has police scratching their heads.City Police Chief Maj. Gen.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Military defends ban on visits to E. Timor

Military defends ban on visits to E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security Gen. (ret.) Edi Sudradjat defended yesterday the immigration authority's decision on Thursday to bar foreigners from visiting East Timor.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

S'pore opens ferry terminal

S'pore opens ferry terminal SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore opened a Singapore $29 million ($20 million) passenger ferry terminal yesterday to cope with growing traffic with neighboring Malaysia and Indonesia.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

X'mas Bazaar '95 planned

X'mas Bazaar '95 planned JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta World Trade Center is slated to hold a Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 23-24, the organizing committee said yesterday.The bazaar will take place at the Atrium, 2nd floor of the World Trade Center, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Thief in the train

Thief in the trainFrom RepublikaAfter attending a meeting in Jakarta, my brother left Gambir Railway Station on Oct. 18, 1995 by the Jayabaya business train for Yogyakarta at about 13.45.He had with him a briefcase containing documents, a shirt and Rp 1 million.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Canadian minister to visit RI

Canadian minister to visit RI JAKARTA (JP): Canadian Minister for International Trade Roy MacLaren is scheduled to arrive here on Monday for a two-day visit to seek opportunities to increase trade and investment cooperation with Indonesia.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Church Services

Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

French accordionist back in town to amuse local audiences

French accordionist back in town to amuse local audiencesBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): It would seem that Dominique Bodin has come at an inopportune time.The accordion has all but disappeared and few, if any, musicians use the instrument in performances any longer.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

RI palm oil output to rise to 4.5m tons

RI palm oil output to rise to 4.5m tons MANILA (Reuter): Indonesia's palm oil production for 1995 is seen rising 9.7 percent to 4.5 million tons from 4.1 million tons in 1994, an official of the Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association (GAPKI) said here yesterday.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Rubber futures rise

Rubber futures rise SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore rubber futures, maintaining their upward momentum, moved higher in quiet morning trade on the back of further Indonesian gains, brokers said.They said there were rumors Indonesia's SIR20 rubber FOB Jambi changed hands at 73 U.S.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

AFC's envoy upset about Siliwangi stadium's condition

AFC's envoy upset about Siliwangi stadium's condition BANDUNG (JP): The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) warned Persib Bandung yesterday that visiting players would likely refuse to play unless the club upgraded facilities at Siliwangi stadium.AFC envoy R.I.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Endorsable air tickets to start in 1996

Endorsable air tickets to start in 1996 JAKARTA (JP): Six airlines have agreed to start issuing endorsable tickets for domestic flights as of next year, in order to prevent price wars on airfares.The agreement was signed on Wednesday evening by Subagyo of Mandala Airlines, Hasan Soedjono of Sempati...

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Cigarettes ads beat anti-smoking campaign

Cigarettes ads beat anti-smoking campaign JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Heart Foundation says its anti- smoking campaign has been overshadowed by a barrage of advertising launched by cigarette producers through the mass media.Association chairwoman L.A.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Pro-integration Timorese receive awards from govt

Pro-integration Timorese receive awards from govt JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security General Edi Sudradjat honored 13 East Timorese yesterday for their service in bringing the province into integration with the Republic of Indonesia in 1975.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Government urged to rid SPSI of politicians

Government urged to rid SPSI of politicians JAKARTA (JP): A leading member of the All-Indonesia Workers Union (SPSI) has asked the government to purge the union's leadership of "politicians" who represent the organization more than workers.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Religious unity vital: Soeharto

Religious unity vital: Soeharto JAKARTA(JP): The various religious communities in Indonesia must now look beyond simply fostering mutual understanding; they must forge cooperation to deal with the challenges ahead, President Soeharto said yesterday.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

PT Telkom listing gets approval

PT Telkom listing gets approval JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has approved the evening listing of PT Telkom shares on the domestic capital markets on Tuesday, which will allow for a simultaneous listing in New York and London.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

The Ecstasy problem

The Ecstasy problem Confusion is the only clear outcome of two police reports, and statements, issued recently. The first states that the Jakarta police have compiled a list of the 100 most-wanted suspects in relation to the trafficking and use of Ecstasy, a relatively new drug to Indonesia.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Rapist faces nine years

Rapist faces nine years JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor has asked the Bekasi District Court to sentence a man charged with raping a minor to nine years imprisonment.Prosecutor Supinah told the court that Melan Perangin Angin was guilty of raping an elementary school student.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Savings chain bosses get 3 years in jail

Savings chain bosses get 3 years in jail JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court sentenced a husband and wife yesterday to three years imprisonment each for falsifying their trading license, which they used to defraud people through an illegal savings chain.Presiding Judge Dorris A.A.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Youths main target of drug traffickers

Youths main target of drug traffickers JAKARTA (JP): Although the percentage of drug abusers in Indonesia is low compared to other countries, it is still qualitatively very dangerous because the target is the younger generation, an official of the anti-drug abuse agency said.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

APEC customs plan to cover nine areas

APEC customs plan to cover nine areas OSAKA, Japan (AFP): APEC's five-year action plan for customs procedures to be adopted here next weekend will cover nine areas and carry specific deadlines, a senior Japanese finance ministry official said yesterday.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

'Requiem' awakens Jakarta for a night

'Requiem' awakens Jakarta for a nightBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): It has, thankfully, been centuries -- perhaps more than a millennium -- since the abbot of the church of Glastonbury placed archers inside his place of worship with orders to shoot anyone in the choir who dared to divert from the...

Sat, 11 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.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Tube venture in RI

Tube venture in RI TOKYO (AFP): Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd. and Sumitomo Corp. of Japan said yesterday they would form a joint venture in Indonesia to produce cathode ray tube glass.Nippon Electric would hold a 75 percent stake in the new venture, to be capitalized at US$25 million, with...

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Kosgoro to elect new chairman, mark anniversary

Kosgoro to elect new chairman, mark anniversary JAKARTA (JP): Kosgoro, an influential cooperative affiliated with the ruling Golkar political grouping, is celebrating its 38th anniversary today and will begin its five-yearly congress tomorrow.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

More PPP, PDI involvement in 1997 general election

More PPP, PDI involvement in 1997 general election JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. promised yesterday that the government will involve the two minority parties in the preparation and administration of the upcoming general election in 1997 more than it has in the past.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Five names considered for ambassadorial post

Five names considered for ambassadorial post JAKARTA (JP): Speculation about who is going to become Indonesia's ambassador to Australia surfaced again after Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono disclosed on Wednesday that five names are now being considered for the post.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Bus regulations violated

Bus regulations violatedFrom Berita BuanaThe Traffic Law provides that the doors of city buses must be kept closed while the buses are in motion. During the first few months after the regulation was introduced it was carefully observed by bus conductors.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Philippines elected to host AdAsia '97

Philippines elected to host AdAsia '97 NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): The 19th Asian Advertising Congress closed here yesterday with the Philippines elected to host the 20th congress in 1997."Manila has been a favorite from the beginning," said Baty Subakti, the chairman of AdAsia '95.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

A question of morals

A question of moralsFrom SinarI hail the Takesra (Family Welfare Savings) program that was dedicated by President Soeharto on Oct. 2, 1995. All Indonesian citizens should give their support to the program, bearing in mind that a nation's resilience can be judged by how big its national savings are.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Kembangan demolitions protested

Kembangan demolitions protested JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Kembangan, West Jakarta, complained to the Human Rights Commission yesterday over what they say was the arbitrary demolition of their homes by the city administration.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Heroes are hard-working, honest, 'clean' role models

Heroes are hard-working, honest, 'clean' role models Today, Indonesia commemorates National Heroes Day. November 10 marks the climax of the battle of Surabaya, Pertempuran 10 November l945, in the fight against the Allied troops, who were trying to re-establish Dutch colonial rule in the...

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Astra International posts $118.4 million profit

Astra International posts $118.4 million profit JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra International booked a 45 percent increase in its net consolidated profit to Rp 271 billion (US$118.4 million) in the last nine months of this year, the company said in a statement yesterday.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Govt defends ban on visits to East Timor

Govt defends ban on visits to East Timor JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday defended the government's decision to prevent a number of "foreign dignitaries" from flying to Dili in East Timor.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Bimantara Citra performs well, increase profit

Bimantara Citra performs well, increase profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Bimantara Citra has reported an 80 percent increase in its net consolidated profit for the first nine months of this year, to Rp 80.99 billion (US$35.4 million) from Rp 45.05 billion in the corresponding period of 1994.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Students protest housing project

Students protest housing project JAKARTA (JP): Fifty students from various universities in Malang, East Java, went to the House of Representatives yesterday to protest the conversion of an agricultural school campus into a real estate area.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

German machine producers look for local distributors

German machine producers look for local distributors JAKARTA (JP): German machine manufacturers, currently taking part in the five-day trade exhibition at the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran here, are looking for Indonesian partners to help market their products.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Asita revises 'Plan Save 5' program

Asita revises 'Plan Save 5' program JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's travel industry has decided to try out a revised savings scheme designed to facilitate business and stabilize international air fares.Members of the Association of Indonesian Tour and Travel Agencies (Asita) agreed at the conclusion of...

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Passport application

Passport applicationFrom KompasWhen I applied for a passport at the immigration office in Bandung, I was asked to present a certificate of Indonesian citizenship along with my identity card, birth certificate and family card.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Bhakti Karya eyes Bhuwanatala shares

Bhakti Karya eyes Bhuwanatala shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Bhakti Karya Indah Permai plans to acquire 10.75 percent of PT Bhuwanatala Indah Permai's shares, a move which will turn it as the majority shareholder in the property company.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

ASEAN may press APEC on Hanoi entry, free trade

ASEAN may press APEC on Hanoi entry, free tradeBy Ajoy Sen SINGAPORE (Reuter): ASEAN countries are likely to press the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) group to admit Vietnam, liberalize trade and improve infrastructure in southeast Asia at the APEC summit this month, economists say.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Army mobilizes 15,000 people in city discipline drive

Army mobilizes 15,000 people in city discipline drive JAKARTA (JP): The City Military Command will mobilize 15,000 youth organization members to enforce discipline in the city, the commander said yesterday.The 15,000 volunteers will gather tomorrow at the park east of Senayan stadium, Maj. Gen.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Three awarded title of National Hero

Three awarded title of National Hero JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto conferred the title of National Hero on three men yesterday: Nuku Muhammad Amiruddin Kaicil Paparangan, Tuanku Tambusai and Syekh Yusuf Tajul Khalwati.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

RI backs dialog on biodiversity, wants consensus

RI backs dialog on biodiversity, wants consensus JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, host to an ongoing international biodiversity discussion, is happy with the progress achieved in the talks, including that in relation with the contentious rules on genetic engineering.

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