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Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Military beefs up street patrol in E. Timor capital
Military beefs up street patrol in E. Timor capital DILI, East Timor (JP): The military has strengthened its presence in the streets of Dili in order to end once and for all the terror practiced by an unknown gang.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Indonesia builds five new sugar mills: Official
Indonesia builds five new sugar mills: Official JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is constructing seven sugar mills, most owned by the Salim Group, with a combined processing capacity of around 62,000 tons of cane per day and total investments of Rp 1.65 trillion (US$746.9 million), an official says.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Vandalism causes state bus firm Rp 810m in losses
Vandalism causes state bus firm Rp 810m in losses JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of the state bus company PPD yesterday disclosed that vandalism resulted in Rp 810 million (US$368,181) of material and operational losses last year.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaThursday Maghrib 06.19 p.m.Friday Imsak 04.30 a.m. Subuh 04.40 a.m.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Resurgent Edhi wins 10th round
Resurgent Edhi wins 10th round JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grand Master Edhi Handoko regained some pride on Tuesday night with a victory over Bangladesh's Master International Zillur in the 10th round of a chess tournament in Dhaka.The win put Edhi back in fifth place with 5.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Three-year campaign to rid RI of polio
Three-year campaign to rid RI of polio JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to launch a massive nationwide immunization program to eradicate polio by the year 2000.Minister of Health Sujudi, who announced the ambitious plan at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday, said the immunization program will...
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Police seek killer of Johar Baru woman
Police seek killer of Johar Baru woman JAKARTA (JP): City police are looking for a suspect in the killing of a 59-year-old woman at her residence in the Civil Air Services housing complex in Johar Baru, Central Jakarta.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Priok port ready for Idul Fitri
Priok port ready for Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Tanjung Priok harbor chief Harmoni said yesterday all is ready to handle the "explosion" in the number of passengers leaving Jakarta through the port for the Idul Fitri holidays.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Bimantara eyes Garuda's A300-B4 aircraft
Bimantara eyes Garuda's A300-B4 aircraft JAKARTA (JP): The Bimantara Group, one of the country's leading conglomerates, has proposed buying nine idle Airbus A300- B4 aircraft from Garuda Indonesia and leasing them back to the national airlines.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Bosnian and Croatian firms seek partners
Bosnian and Croatian firms seek partners JAKARTA (JP): A delegation of six business executives from Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, here for a seven-day visit, are looking for partners to establish joint ventures in various sectors in Indonesia and their war-torn countries.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Obi island jolted by series of quakes
Obi island jolted by series of quakes JAKARTA (JP): Obi island in North Maluku was jolted by dozens of aftershocks yesterday following the massive tremor that shook the island on Monday, officials in Ambon, capital of Maluku province, said yesterday.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Challenges to the Police
Challenges to the PoliceFrom GatraThe statement of the Chief of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police concerning road accidents is saddening. According to the Chief, about 10,000 accidents on toll roads have been recorded to date, not mentioning the "near miss accidents.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Govt to investigate Slipi land dispute
Govt to investigate Slipi land dispute JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Government Affairs Idroes said the city administration will investigate a case over disputed compensation money for a plot of land in Slipi, West Jakarta.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Workers complain over Idul Fitri allowance
Workers complain over Idul Fitri allowance JAKARTA (JP): Twenty workers of PT Inasa Wahana Lestari, a steel construction company in Kalideres, West Jakarta, filed a complaint with the City Council yesterday over an unsettled collective labor agreement.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Water management in Batam
Water management in Batam JAKARTA (JP): The Batam Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) has approved Biwater, a private firm of Britain, to manage the island's water supply, an official says."Biwater will manage the water supply under a Build, Operate and Transfer arrangement beginning in April,"...
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Dropping of charges against Kim defended
Dropping of charges against Kim defended JAKARTA (JP): The government is defending its policy of dropping criminal charges against textile tycoon Kim Johanes Mulia, but insists on pressing administrative charges.Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes A.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Mt. Slamet activity is dying down
Mt. Slamet activity is dying down PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The volcanic activity of Mount Slamet, 3,428 meters above sea level, is subsiding after two weeks of frequent tremors and intense smoke."Although the activity is dying down, residents near the mountain should stay alert for possible...
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaWednesday Maghrib 06.19 p.m.Thursday Imsak 04.30 a.m. Subuh 04.40 a.m.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Sipadan and Ligitan long listed on RI map
Sipadan and Ligitan long listed on RI map JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strengthened yesterday its claim on Sipadan and Ligitan, two small islands off East Kalimantan currently being disputed by Indonesia and Malaysia.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Mexican film week at TIM
Mexican film week at TIM JAKARTA (JP): Mexican film week is now underway at Taman Ismail Marzuki and will run at the Teater Tertutup until this Sunday, Feb. 19.The film festival, which has been organized by the Jakarta Kine Klub, is comprised mainly of films from the l980s, including Hard Days,...
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
500 km of flood dikes need repair
500 km of flood dikes need repair SEMARANG, Central Java: A total of 500 kilometers of flood dikes throughout the province are in poor condition, triggering fear of a reoccurrence of the widespread flooding of 1993.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 14, 1995
Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 14, 1995 Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,400 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 9,000 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,400 -25 158,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,200 -200...
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
13 fall victim in 'ninja' scare
13 fall victim in 'ninja' scare DILI, East Timor: Local Police Chief Col. Andreas Sugianto said yesterday 13 people have fallen victim in the "ninja" scare that has gripped the town over the past week.He declined to specify how many of the victims were killed or injured but he said that four of...
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Vandalism and human rights
Vandalism and human rights Vandals recently attacked the Legal Aid Foundation (LBH) and covered their office walls with obscene graffiti.Police have yet to find the culprits responsible for the criminal acts, which included the pouring of a chemical liquid on two cars belonging to the foundation.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Review of Pantai Kapuk urged
Review of Pantai Kapuk urged JAKARTA (JP): A legislator has urged the government to review the environmental impact analysis on the construction of a luxury housing complex at Pantai Indah Kapuk, a coastal area in West Jakarta.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Firecrackers (2)
Firecrackers (2)From NeracaDuring Operation Walet, the Jakarta Metropolitan Police confiscated thousands of firecrackers from vendors in Jatinegara and Tebet.We would like to congratulate the police on their effort to deal with firecrackers, especially during the Ramadhan month.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Ibrahim may quit Bulog chief post by this weekend
Ibrahim may quit Bulog chief post by this weekend JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Food Ibrahim Hasan yesterday refused to comment on the likelihood that he will no longer chair the National Logistic Agency (Bulog) by the end of this week."Don't ask me such questions.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Seeking help
Seeking helpFrom Berita BuanaI am a young woman, 21 years old. Following a family row, I was thrown out of home after I graduated from SMEA (Senior Economic School) in 1992. To earn a living I became a live-in housemaid.Later I accepted a job I was offered outside Jakarta.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
U.S. government wants Oki to be trial in LA
U.S. government wants Oki to be trial in LA JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday that the United States government has asked Jakarta for the expulsion, not extradition, of Harnoko Dewantono, the main suspect of a triple murder in Los Angeles.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Tough traffic law largely ignored
Tough traffic law largely ignored JAKARTA (JP): The 1992 Traffic Law with its tough penalties has not had the desired effect in instilling discipline among motorists, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto says.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Govt to keep grip on Kanindotex
Govt to keep grip on Kanindotex JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday that the government will maintain management control of the troubled textile mill PT Kanindotex through the Federation of Indonesian Batik Cooperatives.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
The problem of a 'clean environment'
The problem of a 'clean environment'By Onghokham JAKARTA (JP): Recently it happened again: people being accused of being tainted with leftism due to contamination through relatives or even friends connected with what used to be called the "old left", or communists or with the coup d'etat of Sept.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
RI, RP, Thai firms will set up satellite operator
RI, RP, Thai firms will set up satellite operator JAKARTA (JP): Three telecommunications companies from Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines agreed yesterday to establish a mobile satellite telecommunication operator.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Better relations between Moslems and govt forecast
Better relations between Moslems and govt forecast YOGYAKARTA (JP): The appointment of Gen. R. Hartono as Army chief of staff will further bolster the government's relations with Moslem groups in the country, a political analyst says.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
'Piracy incidents declined in 1994'
'Piracy incidents declined in 1994' KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Incidents of piracy worldwide declined in 1994 but increased dramatically in Indonesian waters, the Regional Piracy Center said yesterday.In its annual Piracy Report, the center said there were 90 incidents of piracy across the world in...
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Firecrackers (1)
Firecrackers (1) The letter from Mrs. Yattie in the Feb. 14, 1995 issue of your newspaper concerning the lighting of firecrackers during the Ramadhan month is finding my full sympathy. It is really very difficult to understand that there are no restrictions against the use of firecrackers in...
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
New firm to manage property fund
New firm to manage property fund SINGAPORE (AFP): Property consultants Jones Lang Wootton (JLW) and the Prudential Insurance Co. of America said yesterday they had set up a joint company to manage a US$300 million fund for investment in Southeast Asia's booming property sector.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
United States neutral in Philippines-China row
United States neutral in Philippines-China row WASHINGTON (Reuter): The United States, which has its own disputes with China, on Monday refused to take sides in the Philippines dispute with Beijing over the Spratly Islands.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Dangerous parking
Dangerous parking I would like to inform foreigners, especially those who do not have a driver, not to park at a free supermarket in the Kemang, in the evenings.For the second time this year, Feb. 11, my Kijang car was interfered with, so that the engine stopped suddenly, approximately 400 meters...
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
'Indonesians may visit Jerusalem'
'Indonesians may visit Jerusalem' JAKARTA (JP): The government has declared that it will not prevent citizens from making religious pilgrimages to holy sites in Jerusalem.Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher made the statement on Monday during his meeting with members of the House of...
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Yogyakarta to host world race
Yogyakarta to host world race JAKARTA (JP): For the first time ever Indonesia will host one of the 12 series of the World Motocross Championships on July 30 at the Pugeran circuit in Yogyakarta.The organizer, Nadjib M.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Tanamur to have new exterior
Tanamur to have new exterior JAKARTA (JP): Tanamur, the oldest discotheque in town, will have a new look by the end of this month."The renovation of the exterior is aimed at maintaining our customers," said the owner of the disco, Ahmad Fahmy, on Monday.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Witnesses vague on burner of post
Witnesses vague on burner of post JAKARTA (JP): Three witnesses in the trial of six students of the National University testified yesterday at the South Jakarta District Court, saying that they did not see who burned the regiment headquarters on Oct. 18.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
New Sports Council chief to unveil assistants soon
New Sports Council chief to unveil assistants soon JAKARTA (JP): The newly elected president of the National Sports Council Wismoyo Arismunandar will announce his leadership board lineup by Feb. 22, before fully taking office.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
A preference for Moslems in military leadership?
A preference for Moslems in military leadership? Rumors have been making their rounds that the military leadership these days is being consciously geared for filling with those of Moslem background. Noted political scientist Amir Santoso argues that these rumors are totally baseless.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Mind the traffic lights
Mind the traffic lightsFrom NeracaI would like to warn fellow motorists to abide by the traffic regulations even in the absence of police surveillance.I stress this matter because I often see road users, particularly motor-cyclists, going through the red light of traffic lights.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Revenues from oil expected to go up this fiscal year
Revenues from oil expected to go up this fiscal year JAKARTA (JP): The government's revenues from oil and gas sectors this fiscal year are expected to exceed the targeted Rp 9.5 trillion (US$4.3 billion) because the country's oil prices during the first 10 months of the year were higher than...
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Easing of rules on used ships sought
Easing of rules on used ships sought JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Importers Association asked the government yesterday to ease restrictions on imported used vessels and reduce tax burdens on local shippers to strengthen the country's shipping services.