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Wed, 08 Feb 1995
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaWednesday Maghrib 06.20 p.m.Thursday Imsak 04.28 a.m. Subuh 04.38 a.m.
Wed, 08 Feb 1995
Govt enlists Moslem leaders in anti-AIDS drive
Govt enlists Moslem leaders in anti-AIDS drive JAKARTA (JP): The government urged Moslem leaders yesterday to join its campaign to stem the spread of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) yesterday.
Wed, 08 Feb 1995
Publishing firms run out of paper
Publishing firms run out of paper SEMARANG, Central Java: About 46 publishing houses may have to stop operations because they lack paper.The local office of the Association of Indonesian Publishing Houses has called on the provincial administration to intervene in the paper crisis.
Wed, 08 Feb 1995
Rape reported to police chief
Rape reported to police chief DILI, East Timor: A local legislator called on National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman Astrosemito yesterday to look into a report alleging that two policemen raped a local detainee in Baucau, about 180 kilometers east of here, last year.
Wed, 08 Feb 1995
Illegal terminal
Illegal terminalFrom JayakartaBogor! Bekasi! Cikampek! Kota! Kalideres!...Anxious commuters listen to these words called out by a man advising to which destination the arriving bus is going. The bus has hardly stopped before commuters swarm at it, each trying to squeeze through the two doors to get...
Wed, 08 Feb 1995
Islamic Bank profits up by nearly 70% : Report
Islamic Bank profits up by nearly 70% : Report JAKARTA (JP): Bank Muamalat Indonesia, Indonesia's first Islamic bank, reported a nearly 70 percent increase in its profits, to Rp 6.02 billion (US$2.8 million) last year from Rp 3.71 billion in 1993.
Wed, 08 Feb 1995
Religion and quiz
Religion and quizFrom Bisnis IndonesiaDuring the month of Ramadhan, the Indonesia educational television station (TPI) and Indosiar are airing special programs to welcome the sacred month of Ramadhan.TPI broadcasts Mozaik Ramadhan, from 3.30 a.m. to 5.30 a.m.
Wed, 08 Feb 1995
Are student politics making a come back?
Are student politics making a come back? Despite its chaotic congress, the Moslem Students Association (HMI) managed to produce a far-reaching statement recently. Noted intellectual Aswab Mahasin takes a look at this incident.
Wed, 08 Feb 1995
Leading brewers reject move to control industry
Leading brewers reject move to control industry JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's leading brewers, including those which are publicly listed and partly foreign-owned, declared their opposition yesterday to a private firm's attempt to control the liquor industry through compulsory labeling.
Wed, 08 Feb 1995
Inflation 1.16% in January
Inflation 1.16% in January JAKARTA (JP): Increases in the prices of food, clothing and housing resulted in an inflation rate of 1.16 percent in January, Minister of Information Harmoko announced yesterday.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Gunawan draws with Murshed
Gunawan draws with Murshed JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian FIDE Master Ruben Gunawan succeeded in forcing Bangladeshi Grand Master Niaz Murshed to accept a draw in the first round of the Grand Master International Tournament in Dacca on Saturday.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Hasjim, Wisber named ambassadors
Hasjim, Wisber named ambassadors JAKARTA (JP): Hasjim Djalal and Wisber Loeis, two senior Indonesian diplomats, were inducted as ambassadors by President Soeharto, along with 14 others at the State Palace yesterday.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Govt rules out policy changes on automotive sector
Govt rules out policy changes on automotive sector JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo ruled out any governmental policy changes in the near future on the automotive industry, saying that the 1993 deregulatory package on the industry is still attractive to private investors.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Asian nations' air accord
Asian nations' air accord MANILA (Reuter): Members of the East Asian Growth Area (EAGA) are completing an air agreement to allow unhampered entry of flag carriers to key destinations in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei, a Philippine aviation official said yesterday.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Chopper crash victim recovers
Chopper crash victim recovers MEDAN, North Sumatra: Sutarto, 53, the only survivor of a helicopter crash in Aceh, is recovering in an intensive care unit at St. Elizabeth hospital here.Antara reported yesterday that Sutarto, the mechanic who suffered serious injuries in Saturday's crash, is now...
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Executive Secretary of ESCAP
Executive Secretary of ESCAP I refer to an article in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 3, 1995 entitled: Mooy to head UN Agency.It is stated in this article that Mr Adrianus Mooy is the second Indonesian to take up the post after A.A. Maramis.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Villa Mas Garden residents protest
Villa Mas Garden residents protest JAKARTA (JP): Residents of the Villa Mas Garden housing complex in North Bekasi have lodged a written protest with PT JIT, the developer of the complex, over the poor condition of public facilities built by the company.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Japanese quake continues to haunt Asian firms
Japanese quake continues to haunt Asian firms SINGAPORE (AFP): Twenty days after a powerful earthquake struck western Japan, repercussions are still being felt by Southeast Asian manufacturers who say they are having trouble getting Japanese parts.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Infant mortality rate high in Bogor
Infant mortality rate high in Bogor JAKARTA (JP): Seventy of 1,000 babies die each year in Bogor, reported deputy regent Moh.Masduki to village and district heads of the Bogor municipality.The number is quite high compared with other municipalities, Masduki said during their meeting over the...
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaTuesday Maghrib 06.20 p.m.Wednesday Imsak 04.27 a.m. Subuh 04.37 a.m.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Extra fuel for Idul Fitri
Extra fuel for Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Pertamina, the state-owned oil company, will increase fuel supplies to the public during the Idul Fitri festivities.Head of Pertamina's Jakarta and West Java Oil Depot Arya Imam Sanusi announced over the weekend that supplies will be increased by 10 percent...
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Bali team beats Spugg
Bali team beats Spugg JAKARTA (JP): Bali's soccer team Gelora Dewata beat the champion of Germany's third division, Spugg SPVGG Eltville from Frankfurt, 1-0 in a friendly at the Ngurah Rai stadium, Denpasar, Bali, on Sunday.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
U.S. request for Oki's extradition under review
U.S. request for Oki's extradition under review JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is studying a request by the United States government to extradite Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, who is wanted in connection with a triple murder in Los Angeles, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said yesterday.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Malaysian economy on the right track but with potholes
Malaysian economy on the right track but with potholes One of Southeast Asia's rising economic stars is encountering potholes on the road toward development. Johanna Son of Inter Press Service reports. KUALA LUMPUR (IPS): Malaysia's economy continues to speed along the development track, but...
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Expert testimony delayed in bus trial
Expert testimony delayed in bus trial JAKARTA (JP): Judge Soemarjono of North Jakarta District Court refused yesterday to hear the testimony of an expert witness in the trial of the driver whose bus plunged into a river in March last year, upholding an objection taken by the defense.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
City collects Rp 5.8 billion from shopping center owners
City collects Rp 5.8 billion from shopping center owners JAKARTA (JP): An official of the city economic affairs bureau said yesterday that the funds collected from shopping center owners throughout the city had reached about Rp 5.8 billion (US$2.63 million) since 1983.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) on Feb. 6, 1995
Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) on Feb. 6, 1995 Trading Shares Close Change Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,400 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,325 -50 239,500 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,300 40,500 ANWAR...
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Student council no longer necessary, of official says
Student council no longer necessary, of official says JAKARTA (JP): A government official Yesterday rejected growing demands for the revival of the student council, remembered for its political activities, to replace the government-sponsored student senate.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Dilentasia 3:30 TV Drama: Dibawah Kilatan Pedang 4:30 Youth Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Wawasan 8:05 Music: Dangdut 9:00...
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
East Timor needs greater autonomy
East Timor needs greater autonomy DILI, East Timor: Regencies in the province need greater autonomy to develop their initiatives and reduce dependence on the central bureaucracy, a regent said yesterday.Dili Regent Domingos M.D.
Tue, 07 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.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Oki kills all three victims: LAPD detective
Oki kills all three victims: LAPD detective JAKARTA (JP): Based on the tentative investigation of the Los Angeles police department, Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, 30, is strongly believed to have killed all three victims, says visiting detective Ted Ball.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Ambon airport to be expanded
Ambon airport to be expanded AMBON, Maluku: The Pattimura Airport runway will be lengthened from 1,850 meters to 2,500 meters to accommodate wide-bodied aircraft like the Air Bus.Head of the provincial transportation office P.J. Usep Wijaya said yesterday the project will begin next year.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Hayono discusses hooliganism
Hayono discusses hooliganism JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman will discuss the steps to be taken to control hooliganism in national soccer with the All Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) today.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Liga Dunhill
Liga DunhillFrom Bisnis IndonesiaI was surprised to read Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman's statement that it is quite probable the Liga Dunhill tournament will be stopped if it continues to claim victims in a match disturbance.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
PDI rebels refused
PDI rebels refused SEMARANG, Central Java: Chief of the Regional Military Command, Maj. Gen. Soeyono, refused to meet with members of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) yesterday.The PDI rebels who have broken away from the leadership of democratically-elected Megawati Soekarnoputri wanted to...
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Wahono on a tightrope
Wahono on a tightrope Speaker of the House of Representatives Wahono is walking a tightrope. He is being challenged as to whether he is courageous enough to defend a legislator whom the ruling party Golkar wants to sack.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Floods threaten 22,600 hectares of paddy field
Floods threaten 22,600 hectares of paddy field JAKARTA (JP): Major floods are threatening over 22,600 hectares of food crops mainly in Java and Sumatra as heavy rains continue pounding the areas, a senior official said yesterday.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
15 companies get permits to supply workers abroad
15 companies get permits to supply workers abroad JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief yesterday granted 15 more companies licenses to export workers, bringing the total of licensed firms to 29 since he compelled some 300 companies to re-register last year.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Fasting and health
Fasting and health Indonesian users of the English language should avoid using the English word "fasting" to translate the meaning of the Bahasa Indonesia word puasa. Going without food or drink for 12 hours, is a regular occurrence for many of the city's poor and for those who take a long night's...
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
25 jets planned for this year's haj pilgrimage
25 jets planned for this year's haj pilgrimage JAKARTA (JP): The country's flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will deploy 25 jets to transport some 240,000 Moslems going on pilgrimage to Mecca this year, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto says.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
HMI roles in society now questioned
HMI roles in society now questionedBy Santi WE Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Chaotic as it was, the recent congress of the Moslem Students Organization (HMI) eventually resolved conflicts among its members and elected its new leaders.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
RI calls for speedy end to U.S.-China rift
RI calls for speedy end to U.S.-China rift JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas called yesterday for speedy settlement of the trade dispute between the United States and China.The two countries, both members of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, should resolve their...
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Australia accuses Portugal of cooking up East Timor case
Australia accuses Portugal of cooking up East Timor case THE HAGUE (Reuter); Australia, replying to Portugal's challenge to its 1989 agreement with Indonesia on offshore oil exploration in Timor Gap, yesterday accused Lisbon of manufacturing the case.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
New land agency chief named
New land agency chief named BEKASI(JP): Sumaryanto has been installed as the new head of the Bekasi office of the National Land Agency, replacing Masri Asik.Sumaryanto's previous position was as chief of West Java's Land Rights Office.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Eastern provinces need more funds
Eastern provinces need more funds JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The government campaign to promote development in eastern provinces, notably Irian Jaya, is not supported by adequate funding, a local official complained yesterday.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Japan to help RI with industrial safety
Japan to help RI with industrial safety JAKARTA (JP): The Japan International Cooperation Agency agreed yesterday to provide Indonesia with technical assistance in creating safer working conditions for industrial workers.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Occupation of school protested
Occupation of school protested JAKARTA (JP): The founder of Bahagia Islam Education Foundation, Dalari Umar, went to city council yesterday to complain that an official from the Central Jakarta development supervision office is illegally occupying the school complex.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Rights Commission's independence
Rights Commission's independence When it was launched in 1993, many people who wanted a speedy establishment of democracy tended to scoff at the National Commission on Human Rights. It was very much felt that the Commission was formed -- by the government, not by independent parties as is usually...
Tue, 07 Feb 1995
Legislators represent party: Yogie
Legislators represent party: Yogie JAKARTA (JP): Golkar's recent expulsion of Bambang Warih Koesoemo, a legislator in the dominant political group, has spawned a constitutional debate over who is actually represented by members of the House of Representatives (DPR) -- the people or their political...