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Wed, 17 May 1995

Firm told to act on Bira Island

Firm told to act on Bira Island JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja instructed PT Pulau Seribu Paradise, the developer of a golf course on Bira Island, North Jakarta, to audit the island's environment.

Wed, 17 May 1995

U.S. dollar mixed on Asian marts

U.S. dollar mixed on Asian marts SINGAPORE (AFP): The U.S. dollar finished stronger in Singapore trading yesterday despite some profit-taking after it clawed back from historic lows to recover against the yen and the mark, dealers said.

Wed, 17 May 1995

Sampoerna sets up firm

Sampoerna sets up firm JAKARTA (JP): PT HM Sampoerna, a major cigarette producer listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, will set up a subsidiary, to be called Sampoerna International, in Singapore to promote its exports to South East Asian countries, a company executive said.

Wed, 17 May 1995

Permadi and Bintang cases

Permadi and Bintang casesFrom SinarThe Permadi and Sri Bintang Pamungkas cases are new phenomena in our social and political life. Permadi was accused of making a blasphemous statement regarding the Prophet Mohammad, and Sri Bintang was accused of organizing and supplying materials for a...

Wed, 17 May 1995

Students warned on national unity

Students warned on national unity DEPOK, West Java (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko warned students yesterday against printing articles in campus publications which could harm national unity.Opening a journalistic training program for students from various institutions being held at the...

Wed, 17 May 1995

NPT extension shows domination of power

NPT extension shows domination of powerBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Despite some minor gains for the non-nuclear nations, the recent review conference which permanently extended the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) reflects the nuclear powers' continued haughty domination of the...

Wed, 17 May 1995

Hoodlums and poverty

Hoodlums and povertyFrom GatraThe authorities have been trying to curb hoodlum activity around the country, a move much hailed by society at large. Many people want the complete removal of this "predator" species from Indonesian soil.

Wed, 17 May 1995

Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: FisheryJapressFISHERY CONFERENCE: Thailand's Prime Minister Chuan Leek Pai (left) in deep discussion with chairman of the ASEAN Fisheries Federation J.A. Sumendap (center) and Sutara (right), head of the Indonesian delegation at the federation's conference in Bangkok last week.

Wed, 17 May 1995

Cause for reflection

Cause for reflection In a declaration, issued on Friday May 12, at Taman Ismail Marzuki in Jakarta, signatories of the document, including W.S. Rendra, Emha Ainun Najib and Goenawan Mohamad, noted that a return appeared to have taken place to the principle of politics as the ruling power, of...

Wed, 17 May 1995

Closed discos back in business

Closed discos back in business JAKARTA (JP): The owner of B-1 denied press reports yesterday that the authorities had closed his discotheque for operating after closing time and for being a site used for drug transactions, especially for the banned drug "ecstasy".

Wed, 17 May 1995

RP posts budget surplus

RP posts budget surplus MANILA (UPI): The Philippine Central Bank announced yesterday a budget surplus of 14.6 billion pesos (US$567 million) for the first four months of the year, or 228 percent higher than the target 6.39 billion pesos ($248 million).

Wed, 17 May 1995

RI pushes forward with peace plan

RI pushes forward with peace plan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will press on with its proposal to end the civil war in the former Yugoslavia despite deteriorating conditions in the field, senior diplomat Nana Sutresna said yesterday.

Wed, 17 May 1995

Junior Lee must save Singapore Telecom

Junior Lee must save Singapore TelecomBy P. Parameswaran SINGAPORE (AFP): Soldier-turned-executive Lee Hsien Yang, son of statesman Lee Kuan Yew, faces the daunting task of maintaining Singapore Telecom's competitive edge as the local giant faces an erosion of its monopoly, analysts say.

Wed, 17 May 1995

At least 42 feared dead in Philippine ferry inferno

At least 42 feared dead in Philippine ferry inferno LUCENA, Philippines (Reuter): Forty-two people were killed when a Philippine inter-island ferry caught fire and sank early yesterday, with passengers leaping into the sea without life jackets in their panic, survivors and rescue officials said.

Wed, 17 May 1995

Chinese boats block RP navy ship from Spratly reef

Chinese boats block RP navy ship from Spratly reef OFF MISCHIEF REEF, the Spratlys (AFP): Two Chinese fishing boats cut across the bow of a Philippine Navy vessel escorting journalists on a controversial tour of the disputed Spratly Islands, according to pool reports of the visit.

Wed, 17 May 1995

Govt budget in deficit in 1992-1993

Govt budget in deficit in 1992-1993 JAKARTA (JP): The government's budget ran into a deficit of Rp 551.19 billion (US$247.17 million at the current rate) in 1992- 1993 due to higher-than-expected spending for development programs, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday.

Wed, 17 May 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 16, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,450 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,575 75 392,500 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA...

Wed, 17 May 1995

Floods devastate 11 hamlets

Floods devastate 11 hamlets PADANG SIDEMPUAN, North Sumatra: Last week's floods devastated 11 hamlets and forced the residents of another six hamlets to flee their homes.A spokesman for the Tapanuli Selatan administration Sarmadan Harahap told Antara that aside from the 11 destroyed hamlets,...

Wed, 17 May 1995

Star TV to air Asian PGA Tour

Star TV to air Asian PGA Tour HONG KONG (Reuter): The Asian PGA Tour said yesterday it had signed a 10-year deal with Hong Kong-based Star TV for the broadcast of a one-hour highlight show of the tour's 20-event schedule.

Wed, 17 May 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 TV Series: Muppet 3:05 Indonesia My Country 3:30 Science Program 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Bahasa Indonesia Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Science Program 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music 8:05 Comedy 9:00 World News 9:25 Music...

Wed, 17 May 1995

Indonesia faces tough challenge in Lausanne

Indonesia faces tough challenge in Lausanne LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AFP): Indonesia's world championship dominance comes under threat from Europe's finest at this year's event beginning here today.Denmark's Poul-Erik Hoyer-Larsen and Sweden's China-born Lim Xiaoqing won the All-England championships...

Wed, 17 May 1995

Vast paddy fields inundated

Vast paddy fields inundated BARABAI, South Kalimantan: Floods triggered by incessant heavy rains have been inundating thousands of hectares of paddy fields in Hulusungai district, about 165 kilometers north of here.

Wed, 17 May 1995

Fake cooking oil producers nabbed

Fake cooking oil producers nabbed JAKARTA (JP): City Police yesterday arrested eight people for allegedly producing cooking oil illegally in a factory in Cikarang, East Jakarta.Police officer Col. Heniyoso told reporters that seven of the arrested people were believed to be the factory's workers...

Wed, 17 May 1995

Dili quake death toll rises to five

Dili quake death toll rises to five DILI, East Timor (JP): The death toll from Sunday's earthquake rose to five yesterday, with four more victims found in the Ermera Regency west of here.Nine other people remain unaccounted for, East Timor Police Chief Col.

Wed, 17 May 1995

Council tells vehicle tester to obey rules

Council tells vehicle tester to obey rules JAKARTA (JP): A private company building a vehicle testing station in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta, has been asked by councillors to comply with the city administration's standard construction coefficient (KDB).

Wed, 17 May 1995

Nias to host int'l surfing championship

Nias to host int'l surfing championship JAKARTA (JP): Approximately 100 surfers from 13 countries will tame the notorious waves of Sorake beach at Nias island, North Sumatra in the second Indonesia Open international surfing championship in July.

Wed, 17 May 1995

Developers have building permits: Deputy governor

Developers have building permits: Deputy governor JAKARTA (JP): The deputy governor responsible for development affairs, Idroes, yesterday refuted allegations that PT Indofica and PD Sarana Jaya housing developers have yet to secure building permits for the construction of the Palm Estate housing...

Wed, 17 May 1995

Clan leader demands damages

Clan leader demands damages JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The tribal chief of Yahim will continue to press his demand until the government pays up the compensation due for his clan's land that has been turned into the Sentani airport.

Wed, 17 May 1995

Manila flooded by rains

Manila flooded by rains MANILA (Reuter): Torrential rains flooded low-lying areas of Manila and triggered mudflow alerts in towns at the foot of the simmering Mount Pinatubo volcano in the northern Philippines, officials said yesterday.

Wed, 17 May 1995

RI embassy always on its toes with illegal workers

RI embassy always on its toes with illegal workersBy Ridwan M. Sijabat KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The Indonesian embassy in Malaysia is constantly kept on its toes by the presence of hundreds of thousands of Indonesian workers in the country.

Tue, 16 May 1995

China's aspirations in SE Asia

China's aspirations in SE AsiaBy Hilman Adil JAKARTA (JP): Although Jakarta does not see China's claims on the gas field 250 kilometers northeast of the Natuna Islands as a threat, China's occupation of Mischief Reef in the Spratly, seems to trigger some concern.

Tue, 16 May 1995

Satelindo to offer telephone franchises

Satelindo to offer telephone franchises JAKARTA (JP): PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo) plans to offer franchises of its services later this year to target more customers, especially subscribers to its global mobile telephone (GSM) system.

Tue, 16 May 1995

Five killed in flood

Five killed in flood PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Major floods swept through the regencies of Grobogan, Kendal and Cilacap, killing at least five people and forcing thousands of others to flee their homes last week, officials said.

Tue, 16 May 1995

'Firms could face pollution charges'

'Firms could face pollution charges' KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Pollution charges are likely to be filed against a multi-national air-conditioner company and a local chemical firm for allegedly dumping dirty lubricants and toxic waste in Malaysian waters, a newspaper yesterday said, quoting officials.

Tue, 16 May 1995

Junior tennis stars suffer setback

Junior tennis stars suffer setback JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's young tennis players failed to end their World Youth Cup Asia Oceania zonal qualifying round happily when they suffered their first defeats on Sunday.

Tue, 16 May 1995

Government to regulate marketing of housing

Government to regulate marketing of housing JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung says that his office will soon issue a regulation governing the marketing and selling procedures of housing complexes and apartments built by developers.

Tue, 16 May 1995

'Waisak' observed in solemn ceremony

'Waisak' observed in solemn ceremony JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of Buddhists from around the country gathered at dawn yesterday at the Central Javanese temple of Borobudur to join a solemn ceremony in observance of Waisak, Buddha's day of enlightenment.

Tue, 16 May 1995

Eight foreigners questioned

Eight foreigners questioned JAKARTA (JP): Police questioned eight foreigners for allegedly working illegally at a tire factory owned by PT Good Year in Bogor.Bogor Regional Police chief Col. Syahroedin Zainal Pagaralam said over the weekend that the eight are part of twelve foreigners who are...

Tue, 16 May 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, 16 May 1995

Guitarist Hans dies at 49

Guitarist Hans dies at 49 JAKARTA: Guitarist Hans of Panjaitan Bersaudara (Panbers) died of a stroke here on Saturday.The 49-year-old Hans, whose full name is Portahan BMS Panjaitan, is the oldest of the four-member band, which was one of the most popular in the 1970s.

Tue, 16 May 1995

Oklahoma bombing and the brunt of racial abuse

Oklahoma bombing and the brunt of racial abuse The Oklahoma City blast had nothing to do with the Mideast, but American Moslems still bore the brunt of racial abuse. Farhan Haq of Inter Press Service reports. NEW YORK: When Dr. Mohammed T.

Tue, 16 May 1995

Govt's decision on waste import draws criticism

Govt's decision on waste import draws criticism JAKARTA (JP): An environmental activist has questioned the government's commitment to protecting the environment following its decision to lift the ban on importing hazardous waste just one year after the ban was enacted.

Tue, 16 May 1995

Semarang airport extended

Semarang airport extended JAKARTA (JP): The A. Yani airport runway in Semarang, Central Java, will be extended by 200 meters to accommodate wider aircraft, an official said."The runway is currently about 1,650 meters long.

Tue, 16 May 1995

No relations with Israel

No relations with Israel I would like to respond to the letter by Edward N.H. Abraham regarding Indonesian relations with Israel. To understand why Indonesia should not establish diplomatic relations with Israel, let's look at some facts about the creation of Israel.

Tue, 16 May 1995

NU leader urged to drop charges

NU leader urged to drop charges JAKARTA (JP): A political observer in East Java has urged a senior Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) leader to drop his libel charge against chairman Abdurrahman Wahid.Ali Haidar of the Surabaya Teachers' Training Institute said Abu Hasan's plan to have Abdurrahman prosecuted...

Tue, 16 May 1995

Smith Corona to quit RI

Smith Corona to quit RI SINGAPORE (AFP): Smith Corona Corp., the U.S. typewriter and office-equipment manufacturer, is closing its operations in Singapore and Batam in Indonesia and shifting them to Mexico, a business daily reported.

Tue, 16 May 1995

ASEAN members form joint venture to launch satellite

ASEAN members form joint venture to launch satellite JAKARTA (JP): Three telecommunications companies from Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines last week formed a joint venture company to launch a telecommunication satellite by August 1988.

Tue, 16 May 1995

Paper mill workers strike

Paper mill workers strike JAKARTA (JP): Around 250 workers of a privately-owned paper mill in Tangerang, 30 kilometers west of here, went on strike on Friday to demand a hike in their meal and transportation allowances.The disgruntled laborers gathered out front of PT Nirmala Dia Inti at 7 a.m.

Tue, 16 May 1995

Asian markets succumb to profit-taking

Asian markets succumb to profit-taking HONG KONG (Reuter): Those markets around Asia not closed for religious holidays yesterday succumbed to profit-taking as investors, particularly foreigners, took advantage of recent index gains.

Tue, 16 May 1995

Dewata responds

Dewata responds On behalf of our client (Pondok Dewata Seaside Cottage) we herewith would like to refute the contents of a letter by Pierre D. Hagenbeek in The Jakarta Post on May 3, 1995.1. When the reservation was made, a discount was requested on the five cottages for three nights.

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