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Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Minister okays new screening of House members
Minister okays new screening of House members JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat yesterday said he fully endorsed the call to subject members of the House of Representatives to another round of screening for possible past communist links.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Jakarta gets Rp 2.4b family service center
Jakarta gets Rp 2.4b family service center JAKARTA (JP): A new family service center which aims to provide consultation and training on family affairs will be opened today at Jl. Brawijaya III/8 Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta.The 60 sq.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
S'pore gives maid's autopsy report to RP
S'pore gives maid's autopsy report to RP MANILA (AFP): Singapore has given the Philippines the results of an autopsy on a Filipina maid who fell to her death from a high-rise apartment, Foreign Secretary Domingo Siazon said yesterday.The Dec.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Nigel Short hands Utut second straight defeat
Nigel Short hands Utut second straight defeat JAKARTA (JP): Haste proved fatal for Indonesian grandmaster Utut Adianto. It robbed him of the advantage of playing white.Indeed, it was the cause of his 50th-move loss to British rival Nigel Short in the second round of their chess duel yesterday.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Where there's a will ...
Where there's a will ... In war there is no prize for runner-up. We shouldn't unduly lament Indonesia's second place finish at the recently-concluded SEA Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand.Winning on foreign soil is difficult indeed. The environment, sometimes, can even be hostile.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Ulemas and AIDS
Ulemas and AIDSFrom NeracaUlemas have a significant role to play in preventing the spread of AIDS. Through their propagation activities they could convey important messages about the realities of AIDS and the HIV.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
1995 no easier on police than 1994
1995 no easier on police than 1994By K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): This year was no easier than 1994 on the police, who had to deal with whole series of crimes and a backlog of unsolved crimes left over from as far back as 1993.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
1995 fashion starts out futuristic, ends retro
1995 fashion starts out futuristic, ends retroBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all?Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy, of course, answers fashion's fickle set.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Drugs for AIDS carriers available
Drugs for AIDS carriers available JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Health yesterday denied allegations that red tape has prevented the sale and distribution of certain drugs that are needed by people who have the Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Smoking in Angkot
Smoking in AngkotFrom Pikiran RakyatOn Dec. 18, 1995, as usual, I went to university early in the morning. As soon as I got to Kebon Kelapa terminal, I got on an Angkot (small city bus) to go to my university in Ledeng. I was the first passenger to board.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Indonesians rated most extravagant
Indonesians rated most extravagant JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian holders of American Express cards rank first in Asia in terms the amount of money spent using the cards, an executive said yesterday.Roy Tan Hardy, director of marketing and sales at American Express Travel Related Services Indonesia, said...
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
KL launches second car
KL launches second car KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The 50,000th unit of Malaysia's second national car, the Perodua Kancil, rolled off the assembly line yesterday.Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was at the Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn. Bhd.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Tighter rules on finance companies
Tighter rules on finance companies JAKARTA (JP): The government announced a set of regulations here yesterday in an unprecedented move to curb the activities of finance companies and to cool down the overheating economy.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Medco Energy acquires Stanvac for $88 million
Medco Energy acquires Stanvac for $88 million JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed oil firm PT Medco Energi acquired 100 percent equity interest in PT Stanvac Indonesia and its affiliates, which it purchased from America's two largest oil companies, Mobil Oil and Exxon.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Ari Mulia to engage in infrastructure development
Ari Mulia to engage in infrastructure development JAKARTA (JP): PT Ari Mulia Putra Perdana, owned by the eldest grandson of President Soeharto, signed a memorandum of agreement last night with domestic and Malaysian firms regarding the establishment of a joint venture to build tollroads, ports and...
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Kudus cigarette workers strike
Kudus cigarette workers strike KUDUS, Central Java: About 2,500 workers from the Djamboe Bol and Pompa cigarette plants went on strike yesterday, demanding that the company make good on its promise to increase wages and improve its workers' welfare.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Govt to name firm to operate public phones
Govt to name firm to operate public phones JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to give permission to one company to manage public telephones outside the capital.Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication Joop Ave told reporters here yesterday that the company allowed to manage the public...
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Number of child workers rising: Govt official
Number of child workers rising: Govt official JAKARTA (JP): The number of child workers in Indonesia continues to rise mainly because of traditional attitudes, a senior government official said.Suyono Yahya, an aide to the coordinating minister for people's welfare, said that the government hopes...
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Rights commission asked to investigate Jombang case
Rights commission asked to investigate Jombang case JAKARTA (JP): A group of 10 student activists and workers yesterday came to the National Commission on Human Rights and urged the body to investigate the alleged military violence against striking workers in Jombang, East Java, recently.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Equal 'partnership' drive launched on Women's Day
Equal 'partnership' drive launched on Women's Day MOJOKERTO, Central Java (JP): President Soeharto expressed his respect for Indonesian women yesterday on the occasion of Women's Day."I express my congratulations and my deepest respect to Indonesian women, mothers in particular, both those who live...
Sat, 23 Dec 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.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Seoul prosecutors probe Chun finances
Seoul prosecutors probe Chun finances SEOUL (Reuter): After indicting former president Chun Doo Hwan for leading a 1979 coup, South Korean prosecutors were digging into his finances yesterday amid allegations that, like ex- president Roh Tae-woo, he also amassed huge slush funds.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
RP budget approved
RP budget approved MANILA (Reuter): The Philippine Congress has approved a 394.8 billion peso (US$15.07 billion) budget for 1996 after marathon deliberations over the past few days, legislators said yesterday.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
DAMRI expands to Malaysia and Brunei
DAMRI expands to Malaysia and Brunei JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned land transportation company DAMRI will start servicing eastern Malaysia and Brunei next year, an executive said here yesterday."We will use our buses to link the three countries in the second quarter of 1996," the company's director...
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
President Soeharto denies commission for Taman Mini
President Soeharto denies commission for Taman Mini MOJOKERTO, East Java (JP): President Soeharto denied yesterday that his wife, Tien Soeharto, ever received a commission for the construction of the Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park 20 years ago.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Jakartans issued flood warning
Jakartans issued flood warning JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has told residents to be on guard for flash floods and to take precautionary steps.In a written announcement signed Dec. 15, Surjadi asked Jakartans to stop littering, maintain the cleanliness of their neighborhoods and...
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Bekasi Post Office busy
Bekasi Post Office busy BEKASI, West Java (JP): The number of letters sent from the Bekasi regency has risen to about 500,000 during the first two weeks of December.Usually only about 250,000 letters are sent from Bekasi over a two-week period.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
In Jakarta, rampant demolition is part of development process
In Jakarta, rampant demolition is part of development processBy Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): The city administration achieved a great deal in its development program this year by demolishing buildings considered to be in the way of progress all across the capital.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 22, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 825 0 4,000 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,375 75 1,000 Andayani Megah 1,600 -25 859,500 Aneka...
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Jakarta struggles to discipline its residents
Jakarta struggles to discipline its residentsBy Wahyudi M. Pratopo JAKARTA (JP): Lax discipline among its residents seems to be the most serious ailment the capital city suffers from.Efforts to create a sense of public discipline have been made, but the results are still far from encouraging.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Chile expects world copper glut 1996-2000
Chile expects world copper glut 1996-2000 SANTIAGO (Reuter): World copper supplies will swing from a shortage this year to a glut for the rest of the decade thanks to steep rises in production especially from Chile and Indonesia, said the Chilean Copper Commission, Cochilco.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Bandung cracks down on drugs
Bandung cracks down on drugs BANDUNG, West Java: Police are getting tough on drugs, particularly Ecstasy, warning that anyone found in possession of even the smallest amount will be detained for at least 24 hours.Greater Bandung Police Chief Col.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Dharmala Insurance to issue bonus shares
Dharmala Insurance to issue bonus shares JAKARTA (JP): The shareholders of publicly-listed insurance company PT Dharmala Insurance have approved a plan to issue of four bonus shares for five old shares, company president Suhanda Wiraatmadja said yesterday.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995
Improving road discipline
Improving road discipline As a follow up to Law No. 14/1992 concerning traffic laws, a national seminar was held on Tuesday on the theme Order On The Road. According to the Director General of Land Transportation, Soejono, the government sponsored the seminar to obtain input from experts as well as...
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
Econ buys land in Jakarta
Econ buys land in Jakarta SINGAPORE (Reuter): Econ International Ltd said on Wednesday it had agreed to buy a plot of land in Jakarta from PT Unilever Indonesia for S$44 million.It intends to develop a retail, office and apartment complex on the 58,650-square-metre property, subject to approvals.
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
Govt must pay more attention to agriculture
Govt must pay more attention to agriculture BOGOR, West Java (JP): The government must pay more attention to Indonesia's agricultural development, since this is likely remain a leading economic sector into the next century, an academic said yesterday.Prof.
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
Transvestites tested for HIV
Transvestites tested for HIV BEKASI, West Java (JP): The Bekasi regency has had 250 prisoners and 350 prostitutes and transvestites tested for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) as part of its efforts to curb the spread of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
Indonesia, Australia and the region
Indonesia, Australia and the region The security agreement between Indonesia and Australia which was signed in Jakarta on Monday has attracted widespread attention. This is a bilateral agreement but it has importance for the whole region.
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
More bodies found in Bone Bay
More bodies found in Bone Bay KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Two more bodies, believed to be passengers of two ships that sank in Bone Bay last week, were found washed ashore on Wednesday, bringing the official death toll of the sea accident to 17.
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
National Awakening Day trophies presented
National Awakening Day trophies presented JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Journalists (PWI) yesterday conferred five awards for this year's best articles about National Awakening.The Harkitnas Award, named after National Awakening Day which falls on May 20, is considered one of the most...
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
Mojokerto ready for Women's Day
Mojokerto ready for Women's Day MOJOKERTO, East Java: Ninety-eight inns in the town have been reserved by the authorities to accommodate VIPs and participants for today's commemoration of Women's Day.Mrs.
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
Growth with caveat
Growth with caveat All projections point to continued high growth of the Indonesian economy. The economic expansion, in terms of real gross domestic product, is estimated at a range of 7.3-7.5 percent this year and the same robust growth is foreseen for the next two years.
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
Time limit for New Year shows
Time limit for New Year shows JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has decided that all New Year's Eve shows with special permits must end at 4 a.m.An official of the city public order office, Toha Reno, said holders of the temporary permits should start their shows at 7 p.m.
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
Pertamina raises LPG prices
Pertamina raises LPG prices JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil company Pertamina has increased the prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and asphalt, prompting fears that the move will push this year's inflation rate higher than expected and force people to turn to substitute fuels, such as kerosene.
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
Inconsistencies increase costs, says philosopher
Inconsistencies increase costs, says philosopher JAKARTA (JP): The inconsistencies of Indonesia's economic policies will have to be minimized if the country is to keep its economy on the right track, a leading philosopher said yesterday.
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
Economic ministers agree to cool down economy
Economic ministers agree to cool down economy JAKARTA (JP): There is agreement in the government on the need to cool down the country's economy, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday.Mar'ie said that all ministers responsible for economic sectors will be working hand in hand to slow...
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
Govt warns against abuses in labor export
Govt warns against abuses in labor export JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief warned labor export companies against committing any more violations, announcing stiffer measures in response to abuses.
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
Bimantara projects 103% increase in profit
Bimantara projects 103% increase in profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Bimantara Citra has projected its net profit to rise 103 percent this year to around Rp 110 billion (US$47.8 million) from Rp 54.9 billion in 1994.Financial director Kadir Assegaf said here yesterday that 70.
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
No cannon this Christmas
No cannon this Christmas JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: City police have banned the use of bamboo cannons, along with firecrackers and liquor, during the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities, Antara reported.Lt. Col.
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
RI donates tea to UN
RI donates tea to UN BOGOR, West Java (JP): The government contributed yesterday 150 tons of tea worth US$200,000 to the World Food Program (WFP) of the United Nations.An agreement on the contribution was signed here by Secretary- general of the Ministry of Agriculture Soetatwo Hadiwigeno and WFP...