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Luxury of official residence

Luxury of official residenceFrom KompasAs far as I am concerned, the Central Java governor's plan to build a Rp 7 billion official residence is not proportional, whatever the reasons are and regardless of where the funds come from.It is far too expensive.

Red tape threatens export-import growth

Red tape threatens export-import growth JAKARTA (JP): Current export-import procedures and the documentation involved are inefficient and a threat to the growth of Indonesia's external trade, a trade official said yesterday.

SBSI reports violations to rights body

SBSI reports violations to rights body JAKARTA (JP): The independent Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI) reported the mistreatment its activists have received from government officials and the military to the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday.

Bailey Otler ends visit

Bailey Otler ends visit DENPASAR, Bali: Micronesian President Bailey Olter flew out of Denpasar on Tuesday night to end his five-day visit to Indonesia.Boarding a Continental Micronesia plane, he headed for Guam, Antara reported.

Council wants prices stabilized

Council wants prices stabilized JAKARTA (JP): The city council wants the price of food staples stabilized in anticipation of the Christmas and New Year's celebrations.Hasan Dasy, of the city council's commission for economic affairs, said yesterday that city councilors, the Regional Economy...

Undernutrition prevalent among Indonesian children: Unicef

Undernutrition prevalent among Indonesian children: Unicef JAKARTA (JP): Undernutrition is prevalent among Indonesian children and a cause for serious concern, the United Nations Children Fund (Unicef) said yesterday.

Thailand takes gold medals in track and field

Thailand takes gold medals in track and field CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): Host Thailand enjoyed another record-breaking bash in track and field at the 18th Southeast Asian Games yesterday.The Thais looked mighty, snatching seven of the nine gold medals at stake on the third day of competition.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Amazing 3:05 Music: Gelar Musik 3:30 Science World 4:05 Among Us 4:30 Documentary Film 4:55 Filler/ Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:15 SEA GAMES: Swimming Finals 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: East Java 6:15 SEA GAMES: Swimming Finals 7:00 Evening News 7:25...

Petronas' earnings rise

Petronas' earnings rise KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's Petronas Gas Bhd. said net earnings jumped 63.8 percent from year earlier to 381.89 million ringgit (US$152.76 million) in the six months to Sept. 30.The gas unit of national oil corporation Petroliam Nasional (Petronas) Bhd.

DAMRI and PPD to deal with the Idul Fitri exodus

DAMRI and PPD to deal with the Idul Fitri exodus JAKARTA (JP): The government will use buses of two state-owned companies as the main fleet for the transportation of people leaving from Jakarta for the Idul Fitri holidays in February, a minister said yesterday.

Political rallies still need permits

Political rallies still need permits JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to maintain the policies requiring people to obtain police permits for political gatherings.Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said yesterday that permits are no longer required for non-political gatherings such as...

Satelindo reforms billing system

Satelindo reforms billing system JAKARTA (JP): Private telecommunications operator PT Satelindo signed agreements yesterday with nine banks to support its billing services for subscribers to its global system for mobile (GSM) cellular communication network.

RI shipping firms losing at home

RI shipping firms losing at home JAKARTA (JP): Foreign vessels have increased their domination of the transport of export and import products as well as cargo between domestic places over the last five years, said the Director General of Sea Transportation Soentoro.

Illegal levies

Illegal levies The problem of levies has once again become a topic of public discussion. It began with reports that textile industries in West Java are burdened with not less than 36 legal levies -- that is to say, levies that are based on formal laws and regulations.

Troops secure Christmas

Troops secure Christmas JAKARTA (JP): The Greater Jakarta Military Command will deploy additional troops to secure the capital and surrounding areas during the Christmas and New Year holidays.Commander Maj. Gen. Wiranto said yesterday the number of personnel to be deployed will depend on the need.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 12, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,675 25 164,000 Aneka Kimia...

Student activists to be tried

Student activists to be tried BOGOR, West Java: Seven young activists accused of masterminding a massive worker protest in July will soon be tried, as the police have completed the dossier on them.Antara quoted Bogor police chief Col.

RI companies lax in preventing accidents at work

RI companies lax in preventing accidents at work JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of the Ministry of Manpower said yesterday he was not impressed by the performance of Indonesian companies in ensuring the safety of their workers.

Oscar de la Renta opens boutique

Oscar de la Renta opens boutique JAKARTA (JP): Famous American designer Oscar de la Renta plans to open two boutiques in Indonesia this month.Under an agreement with PT The Great River Garment, an Indonesian-based manufacturer and distribution company, the two boutiques will be opened at the Hyatt...

Yayuk flops but Indonesia wins tennis gold

Yayuk flops but Indonesia wins tennis goldBy Dwiatmanta CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): Indonesian world-number-24 Yayuk Basuki suffered her biggest loss ever, though her team was able to extinguish Thailand's fire and take the tennis gold at the 18th Southeast Asian Games here yesterday.

Rumini to receive bonus

Rumini to receive bonus JAKARTA (JP): The Central Java chapter of the Indonesian Athletic Association will give a bonus to distance runner Rumini Sudragni from Salatiga, Central Java, who won the gold medal in the women's 10,000m with a new SEA Games record on Monday.

ASEAN told to go slow on Myanmar

ASEAN told to go slow on Myanmar BANGKOK (Reuter): Exiled Myanmarese dissidents urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday not to rush to admit Myanmar to the group, accusing its military government of violating human rights.

Government considering long-distance teaching

Government considering long-distance teaching JAKARTA (JP): The government is studying the possibility of introducing long-distance teaching, taking advantage of satellite communication, to reach children who are currently denied secondary education for lack of space.Arief E.

Group claims responsibility for strike

Group claims responsibility for strike JAKARTA (JP): A group of activists calling itself the People's Democratic Union (PRD) claimed responsibility yesterday for mobilizing 12,000 PT Sritex workers to stage a protest last Monday in Sukoharjo, Central Java.

S'pore's Marshall dead at 87

S'pore's Marshall dead at 87 SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's first chief minister and popular criminal lawyer David Marshall died yesterday after a year-long battle against lung cancer, officials and family members said. He was 87.

Freeport to continue investment

Freeport to continue investment JAKARTA (JP): The cancellation of PT Freeport Indonesia's political risk insurance does not affect its commitment to continuing investment for mineral exploration in the country, a company director, Adrie Machribie, said yesterday.

SBSI discussion stopped for security reasons

SBSI discussion stopped for security reasons JAKARTA (JP): Police yesterday broke up a discussion on people's rights held by the independent labor union, SBSI, citing security reasons.An officer of the East Jakarta police precinct said it was better for the Indonesian Welfare Trade Union (SBSI) to...

World customs body moves HQ from Brussels

World customs body moves HQ from Brussels NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): The Netherlands, Germany and Morocco are vying to become the new headquarters of the World Customs Organization (WCO) now based in Brussels.A senior executive of the organization, V.P.M.

Seeds of trouble still exist in regions: Soeharto

Seeds of trouble still exist in regions: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto urged the military yesterday to coordinate efforts to defuse potential troubles in the region with civilian administrators and local community leaders.

Three arrested with stolen telephone box

Three arrested with stolen telephone box JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested three people for stealing a telephone exchange box from Jl. Yos Sudarso, North Jakarta.Lt. Col. Abubakar Nataprawira, chief of the North Jakarta Police Precinct, said on Monday that the three, identified only as Har, Ras,...

Prices of New Year's Eve shows won't rise

Prices of New Year's Eve shows won't rise JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will not increase the special ticket prices for the shows offered by entertainment centers on New Year's Eve 1995/1996 from last year's levels of between Rp 200,000 and Rp 750,000 (US$328).

Ramos declares war on terrorists

Ramos declares war on terrorists MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos yesterday declared war against terrorists, a day after four people, including a Singaporean boy and a prominent ethnic Chinese businessman, were ambushed and killed.

The making of ASEAN's vision

The making of ASEAN's visionBy Bantarto Bandoro JAKARTA (JP): The fifth ASEAN summit opening tomorrow in Bangkok deserves special attention, as it will demonstrate the seriousness of ASEAN leaders to accelerate regional cooperation.In its 28 years of existence, ASEAN has had only four summits.

City traffic

City trafficFrom NeracaTraffic is a burden on all Jakartans. Is the city administration (DKI Jaya) doing anything about it?Automobiles carrying fewer than three passengers cannot enter Sudirman/Thamrin boulevards from 6:30 to 10 a.m..

Money plays big role in SEA Games

Money plays big role in SEA Games CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Reuter): As elsewhere in the sporting world, many athletes at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games are striving for dollars as well as for gold medals.

East Timorese youths protest flag burning

East Timorese youths protest flag burning JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of youths staged a demonstration in front of the Australian embassy yesterday in protest against the burning of the Indonesian flag in Australia last week.

Media sees respite from rising paper cost

Media sees respite from rising paper costBy Anil Penna SINGAPORE (AFP): Asian publishers whose earnings have been squeezed by soaring newsprint costs are seeing a welcome respite from the price spiral as they prepare to tap rising regional incomes and literacy.

ASEAN now on Internet

ASEAN now on Internet BANGKOK (JP): ASEAN yesterday inaugurated the ASEANWEB which will allow internet users to access general information and profiles of individual member states.The ASEANWEB was inaugurated by ministers yesterday during the closing day of a two-day ministerial meeting.

No excuses for rights violation, say experts

No excuses for rights violation, say experts SEMARANG (JP): The violation or denial of one's basic rights cannot be justified for any reason, including the two most often cited by governments: the maintenance of security, and the level of the people's welfare, a group of experts said.

Missing rescue worker found dead

Missing rescue worker found dead YOGYAKARTA: Rescue workers yesterday found the body of a colleague, 42-year-old Gatot Hawibowo, who went missing during a picnic at the beach on Sunday.The Antara news agency reported that the body of Gatot, a member of the local search and rescue team, was found...

Bangkok Declaration ready for leaders approval

Bangkok Declaration ready for leaders approvalBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BANGKOK (JP): Economic and foreign affairs ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday concluded their two-day meeting by adopting the Bangkok Declaration, which will be signed by the heads of...

Chiang Mai's sky turns gray for Indonesian camp

Chiang Mai's sky turns gray for Indonesian camp CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): It was another gray day for Indonesia yesterday in the Southeast Asian Games as host Thailand sprinted away to widen the lead in the chase for gold.

Eindhoven to visit Surabaya, Manado

Eindhoven to visit Surabaya, Manado JAKARTA (JP): Dutch first division runner-up PSV Eindhoven will appear in a friendly against Mitra Surabaya in the Gelora 10 November stadium in Surabaya.Three days after Epiphany day, on Jan.

SEA games finals results

SEA games finals results CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AFP): The official results of finals events at the Southeast Asian Games here:AthleticsHigh jump women: 1. Rassamee Teamsri (Tha) 1.85m 2. Jaruwan Jenjadkarn (Tha) 1.85 3. Vu My Hanh (Vie) 1.74Shot put men: 1. Jittakorn Krasaeyan (Tha) 16.27m 2.

House approves customs bill

House approves customs bill JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives passed two bills yesterday on customs and excise which will become effective on April 1, 1996.Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said in a plenary meeting with the House of Representatives that the new laws would serve as...

Ulemas and AIDS

Ulemas and AIDS The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a serious disease for which no cure has been discovered. With more and more cases recorded in Indonesia, what is the role and responsibility of ulemas in preventing the spread of the disease.

ASEAN summit marks the beginning of a new era

ASEAN summit marks the beginning of a new era Leaders of the seven-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations will meet in Bangkok tomorrow. Political analyst Dewi Fortuna Anwar speaks of the summit's importance.

Obituary

Obituary Mohamad Sanusi Hardjadinata, a former home affairs minister and co-founder of Bandung's Padjadjaran University, died in Bandung, West Java, early yesterday morning. He was 81.Hundreds of academics, friends and relatives attended the funeral service at Sirnaraga Moslem Cemetery, Bandung, in...

Two-day strike at Menteng Hotel

Two-day strike at Menteng Hotel JAKARTA (JP): A second strike by more than 200 workers of Menteng Hotel I on Jl. Gondangdia, Central Jakarta, was staged yesterday.The first strike, which ended on Sunday evening, was triggered by the management's refusal of the workers' demands on wages and benefits...

Medal Tally

Medal Tally CHIANG MAI (Reuter): Medals standings on Tuesday at the 10- nation Southeast Asian Games: Gold Silver Bronze Total Thailand 55 33 32 120 Indonesia 24 25 30 79 Malaysia 12 12 20 44 Philippines 10 18 13 41 Singapore 8 7 15 30 Vietnam 3 8 10 21 Myanmar 2 10 12 24 Brunei 0 1 1 2 Laos 0 0 2...