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Ministry to expendite firms' articles amendments

Ministry to expendite firms' articles amendments JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday promised to process quickly and approve any amendments companies make to their articles of association, as mandated by the new company law.

N2130 aircraft

N2130 aircraftFrom PelitaReading Probosutedjo's statements on Habibie and IPTN (the state-run aviation industry) published in the March 9, 1996 edition of Pelita, I am impelled to give some comments.In his judgment, Probosutedjo has based his views solely on a business perspective.

World sprinters to higlight Bob Hasan track and field meet

World sprinters to higlight Bob Hasan track and field meet JAKARTA (JP): The owners of 14 of the world's swiftest feet will be the highlight of the second Bob Hasan Track and Field Invitational Meet on May 4 at the Senayan Madya Stadium.

Govt urged to review Cipta Jaya's land title

Govt urged to review Cipta Jaya's land title JAKARTA (JP): Several legislators urged the National Land Agency yesterday to review the land title given in 1994 to PT Cipta Jaya Raya in Labuhan Batu district, North Sumatra.

Bintang insists on his innocence

Bintang insists on his innocence JAKARTA (JP): Outspoken politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas insisted yesterday that Central Jakarta prosecutors have failed to prove he slandered President Soeharto.The former United Development Party member of the House of Representatives reiterated his demand that...

Govt hardens stance on poll body

Govt hardens stance on poll body JAKARTA (JP): After weeks of controversy and a number of contradictory official statements, the government made clear unequivocally yesterday that it does not welcome the newly- established Independent Election Monitoring Committee (KIPP).

Rights and environment pose new challenges to mining sector

Rights and environment pose new challenges to mining sector JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana yesterday warned that human rights and environmental problems would pose the biggest challenges to the mining and energy sector in the future.

Save our film industry

Save our film industryFrom NeracaI am delighted that someone is talking about the development of our film industry. I appreciate ANteve's airing of local films on Sunday evenings.These films feature attractive scenes and impressive dialogue.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Matters 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Tours Film 3:30 Science Film 4:05 News: Lintasan Berita 4:30 Sport: Olahraga dan Prestasi 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country...

Max Mara's collection dominated by neutrals

Max Mara's collection dominated by neutralsBy Parvathi Nayar Narayan JAKARTA (JP): The Max Mara group is a leading player in the Italian pret-a-porter world. From the first collection presented in 1951, the clothes have had a trademark style of clean, minimalist lines and cuts.

Bus fares for school children

Bus fares for school children On April 12, 1996 you published a letter from Lanny Marbun in respect to school children's bus fares. On the one hand Lanny says it is unfair that many bus drivers are reluctant to pick up school children because student fares were not increased.

Two PT PLN subsidiaries to go public

Two PT PLN subsidiaries to go public JAKARTA (JP): Subsidiaries of the state-owned electricity company PT PLN are to float their shares internationally in the near future, President Soeharto said yesterday.

Utut Adianto leads Madras chess tourney

Utut Adianto leads Madras chess tourney JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grand Master Utut Adianto took the lead in the Cakti chess tournament in Madras, India, after a win over India's Konguvel on Tuesday.The victory put Utut on top of the standings with 2.

Ferry victims await compensation

Ferry victims await compensation BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The relatives of six of the 344 victims of the Gurita ferry tragedy have not received any compensation from state-owned insurance company PT Asuransi Kerugian Jasa Rahardja.The six were Radin Simatupang, A.

Wage hike may lead to small firms' bankruptcy

Wage hike may lead to small firms' bankruptcy JAKARTA (JP): This month's 10.6 percent raise in the minimum regional wage level poses a heavy financial burden that may lead small and medium-sized businesses to declare bankruptcy, a tycoon warned yesterday.

Armed Forces warns against 'adventurers'

Armed Forces warns against 'adventurers' SEMARANG (JP): A top military official has warned against "political adventurers" in the 1997 general elections, outlining the risks he feels these people pose.Assistant to Armed Forces (ABRI) chief for social and political affairs Maj. Gen.

Disabled children not enrolled

Disabled children not enrolled BOJONEGORO, East Java: A total of 174 children with various disabilities are currently not enrolled in school due to the limited number of special schools in the regency, Antara reported yesterday.

Bus drivers and responsibility

Bus drivers and responsibilityFrom Media IndonesiaThe Kramatjati bus tragedy on the Jagorawi toll road that claimed 30 lives on March 23, 1996, was just one of many road calamities to have recently taken place.

Justice Adi praised and criticized

Justice Adi praised and criticized JAKARTA (JP): A judge who blew the whistle on alleged bribery in the Supreme Court has received the support of another senior legal official, but has been criticized by his superior for failing to consult his seniors.

Why imported goods?

Why imported goods?From KompasI would like to congratulate PT Saranapratama Artamandiri, which has built apartments in response to the call of the Jakarta Administration. A report on this project was published in Kompas on 2 April 1996.However I do have a concern.

Standard buses cannibalized for express fleet

Standard buses cannibalized for express fleet JAKARTA (JP): The head of the Land Transportation Control Agency, JP Sepang, promised yesterday to get buses back on the street and to make sure they are serving the public properly.

3,000 shanties demolished

3,000 shanties demolished JAKARTA (JP): More than 3,000 shanties built illegally on green belt sites and riverbanks in North Jakarta have been torn down during the last four years, with the owners receiving no compensation money.

6,000 kiosks unused

6,000 kiosks unused JAKARTA (JP): At least 6,000 kiosks in markets managed by the city-owned market company PD Pasar Jaya are unused. The Deputy Governor T.B. M. Rais has asked the company's management to address the problem.Rais said the market buildings were expensive to construct.

'I just have a different style,' says Downer

'I just have a different style,' says Downer JAKARTA (JP): March ushered in a new chapter in bilateral relations between Indonesia and Australia with the election of a conservative government under Prime Minister John Howard.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 17, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 -25 1,000 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,675 0 962,500 Aneka...

Oetojo scolds lax jail authorities

Oetojo scolds lax jail authorities JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman has ordered all special treatment accorded to businessman Edy Tansil by officials at the Cipinang Correctional Institution stopped immediately.Edy is the businessman convicted of siphoning off Rp 1.

City police pledges to end student brawls

City police pledges to end student brawls JAKARTA (JP): The police will intensify its special operation to handle student brawling, the City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata said yesterday."This special operations on student brawls will be included in the Kilat Jaya operation," Hamami told...

Blood and prayers

Blood and prayersFrom KompasUsmar Ismail started shooting his monumental first film Blood and Prayers on March 30, 1950. Later this date was officially declared as the national film day.Recently the film organizations celebrated the national film day by holding "high level" talks to revitalize the...

Local chess queens to challenge top kings

Local chess queens to challenge top kings JAKARTA (JP): Three of Indonesia's best women chess players and three male juniors will be put in a group to oppose six top male players in an elo rating match, starting from April 23 to May 7 here.

Decision on refinery site defended

Decision on refinery site defended JAKARTA (JP): East Java Governor Basofi Soedirman defended yesterday his recent recommendation to convert 1,000 hectares of farm land into an oil refinery site."We have calculated the profits and losses that might result from the land conversion, and we have...

Salim's QAF deal puzzling: Analysts

Salim's QAF deal puzzling: Analysts SINGAPORE (Reuter): Analysts and brokers said they were puzzled by the share option taken by the Salim group of Indonesia that would oblige it to make a takeover offer for Singapore-based food group QAF Ltd -- a company it already manages.

Indonesia plays key role in new Korean peace initiative

Indonesia plays key role in new Korean peace initiative JAKARTA (JP): The United States and South Korea channeled a proposal to North Korea through Indonesia to help bring the involved parties to the negotiating table.

Marble producer to sell 40m shares

Marble producer to sell 40m shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Citatah, a marble producer, announced yesterday that it will soon sell 40 million shares, or 35 percent, of its total shares through a public offering on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) to raise Rp 125 billion (US$53 million).

New toll road project starts

New toll road project starts JAKARTA (JP): The Minister of Public Works, Radinal Moochtar, led a ground breaking ceremony launching the construction of the Cikampek-Purwakarta-Padalarang toll road yesterday.

E. Java officials at odds over PDI leadership rift

E. Java officials at odds over PDI leadership rift SURABAYA (JP): The leadership conflict in Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI)'s East Java chapter reached a new stage yesterday when government officials issued contradictory signals as to how it should be resolved.

Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: WomenJP/msaState Minister of Women's Roles Mien Sugandhi (left) receives a souvenir from Yuli Ismartono, SCTV private television station's public relations general manager, after the opening of a discussion titled Women in Mass Media.

Traffic police

Traffic policeFrom Bisnis IndonesiaWhenever a traffic light fails to function a police officer is normally available to direct traffic. I often notice that in such cases, the officer on duty does not carry out the job efficiently and often confuses motorists.

RI seeking solution to car dispute

RI seeking solution to car dispute JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia would rather seek a bilateral solution with Japan than involve the World Trade Organization (WTO) in the controversy over Indonesia's national car policy."It's up to them (Japan) whether they want to bring the issue to the WTO or not.

'Students must learn morality by example'

'Students must learn morality by example' JAKARTA (JP): Schoolchildren studying morality and religion will learn through example, not theory, a legislator and several teachers concurred yesterday.Dr. Suko Waluyo, on the House of Representatives Commission IX for education, said yesterday that...

Indonesia's road to democracy

Indonesia's road to democracyBy Sayidiman Suryohadiprojo This is the first of two articles on the problems of creating a democracy. JAKARTA (JP): There are several reasons why this country must be a democracy.

RI endorses Australia's UN Security Council bid

RI endorses Australia's UN Security Council bid JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia yesterday expressed its full support for Australia's efforts to acquire a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

Asian central banks to meet in July

Asian central banks to meet in July TOKYO (Reuter): Central bank governors of the 11 member Executive Meeting of East Asia and Pacific Central Banks (EMEAP) group will meet in Tokyo in July, a senior monetary source said yesterday.It will be the first EMEAP meeting of central bank governors.

Adrianus to retire after knock out defeat

Adrianus to retire after knock out defeat JAKARTA (JP): It took Adrianus Taroreh just a quarter of an hour to resign, not only from that bruising bout against hard- hitting Orzubek Nazarov on Monday night, but from the ring for good.

Simple ceremony for Kopassus anniversay

Simple ceremony for Kopassus anniversay BATUJAJAR, West Java (JP): The Army's Special Force, Kopassus, mourning Monday's killing in Irian Jaya of 11 of its soldiers and four civilians by a reportedly depressed officer, celebrated its 44th anniversary in a simple ceremony yesterday.

Discipline and traffic

Discipline and trafficFrom NeracaThe intersection in Slipi, West Jakarta is one of the most crowded spots in the city. Every day, scores of people stand in front of the Jakarta Design Center waiting for their buses.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: Solo Pianist, daily from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., opening hours Monday to Sunday 9 a.m to 1 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl.

Indonesian mass media continue to exploit women

Indonesian mass media continue to exploit women JAKARTA (JP): Women are immensely exploited in Indonesia's mass media, movie industry and commercials. This is due to the country's strong paternal culture, and the government seems to make little effort to stop the exploitation.

JSX's new management team given high markes

JSX's new management team given high markes JAKARTA (JP): The former president of the JSX yesterday welcomed the election of Director General of Taxes Fuad Bawazier as new chief commissioner of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), replacing Marzuki Usman.

Women workers remain subject to exploitation

Women workers remain subject to exploitation JAKARTA (JP): Despite some progress, women workers in the textile, garment and footwear factories are still subject to exploitation by their employers, according to a labor survey.

Kim and Clinton unveil Korean peace initiative

Kim and Clinton unveil Korean peace initiative CHEJU ISLAND, South Korea (Agencies): U.S. President Bill Clinton and South Korean leader Kim Young-sam yesterday called on North Korea and China to join talks aimed at securing a permanent peace on the tense Korean peninsula.