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Sat, 06 May 1995
Garuda gets new routes
Garuda gets new routes JAKARTA (JP): The government has approved the increase of Garuda Indonesia's domestic routes from 12 to 34, Director General of Air Transportation Zainuddin Sikado said yesterday.
Sat, 06 May 1995
City Hall renovation
City Hall renovation JAKARTA (JP): The renovation of city hall is almost complete and will be finished before June 22, the city's 468th birthday, an official said yesterday.Project supervisor Benny Suratna said that the main hall of the building would be ready in time for the celebrations...
Sat, 06 May 1995
Night transportation not viable
Night transportation not viable JAKARTA (JP): The City Traffic and Land Transportation Control Agency (DLLAJ) said yesterday that the night transportation provided by a number of city bus companies had proven to be unprofitable.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Indonesia favored in Sudirman Cup
Indonesia favored in Sudirman Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has an excellent chance to complete its badminton supremacy with a Sudirman Cup mixed team championships victory in Lausanne, Switzerland, a badminton legend says.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Strong quake jolts Morotai
Strong quake jolts Morotai AMBON, Maluku: An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale shook the northern regency of Morotai on Thursday, an official said yesterday.Chief of the local meteorologic and geophysics office, Hendry Subakti, said that the government had not yet obtained detailed...
Sat, 06 May 1995
Private investors urged to mine industrial minerals
Private investors urged to mine industrial minerals JAKARTA (JP): The government is urging private investors to mine more industrial materials like phosphate and glass sand, both of which are badly needed by local industries.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Houses for pedicab drivers
Houses for pedicab drivers PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The local government is keeping its promise to help the poor, building 50 houses which it will offer to pedicab drivers without dawn-payment.Musi Banyuasin regent Arifin Djalil said here on Thursday that the project was part of the government's...
Sat, 06 May 1995
New inquiry into death of activist
New inquiry into death of activist JAKARTA (JP): East Java Police said yesterday that they will set up a special team to investigate who really murdered labor activist Marsinah."We will reopen investigations following the exoneration by the Supreme Court of all defendants of all charges in the...
Sat, 06 May 1995
Equal justice for all
Equal justice for all This has been a memorable week indeed for those who aspire to see the principle of equal justice for all upheld in Indonesia.Only a day after the Jakarta State Administrative Court declared the government's revocation of the publishing license of the weekly news magazine Tempo...
Sat, 06 May 1995
164 companies unable to renew staff permits
164 companies unable to renew staff permits JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta office of the Ministry of Manpower disclosed that 164 companies in the city have failed to renew the work permits of foreign workers they employed last year.Head of the office Freddy P.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Property market dampened by numerous factors
Property market dampened by numerous factors JAKARTA (JP): An international property consultant firm claims that while high foreign investment approvals have propelled demand for property in Indonesia, a number of other factors have dampened the industry's prospects.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Bank Mashill to issue bonds locally
Bank Mashill to issue bonds locally JAKARTA (JP): Bank Mashill, a foreign exchange bank listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, announced its plans yesterday to issue bonds worth Rp 75 billion (US$33.6 million) on the local stock exchange.
Sat, 06 May 1995
'Prahara Budaya' puts history in perspective
'Prahara Budaya' puts history in perspective JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro welcomed yesterday Prahara Budaya, or Cultural Calamity, saying the new book "straightens out history.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Liza marches into semis
Liza marches into semis JAKARTA (JP): Unseeded Indonesian Liza Andriani delighted her home fans with a surprising win for a semifinal berth in the Astra International junior tennis championships yesterday.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Military students graduate
Military students graduate JAKARTA (JP): Chief of Staff of the Jakarta Military Command Brig. Gen. Sutiyoso presided over the graduation of 70 students from the second stage of their military education yesterday.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Probe on diarrhea outbreak
Probe on diarrhea outbreak JAKARTA: The Ministry of Health yesterday said it is still waiting for a full report from its local office on the major outbreak of diarrhea in Garut, West Java.The Angkatan Bersenjata daily reported yesterday that seven people died and 215 others were hospitalized...
Sat, 06 May 1995
Labor conditions in Indonesia
Labor conditions in Indonesia In response to an article in The Jakarta Post of April 28, 1995, entitled RI should Improve labor conditions: WB, with comments made by Nisha Agrawal, the World Bank economist, I would be pleased to submit the following information:1.
Sat, 06 May 1995
TGI Friday's is more than a just a place to eat
TGI Friday's is more than a just a place to eatBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): If you think that the grand opening of TGI Friday's took place last Friday, you are wrong. It was on Saturday, when U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Robert L. Barry officially launched the American Bistro.
Sat, 06 May 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Force 5 Danguard Ace 3:05 Sports: Dunhill League (live) 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Jazz 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dianrana 8:05 TV Drama: Hati Yang Mendua 9:00 World News 9:25 Music: Dangdut 10:25...
Sat, 06 May 1995
Indorayon's profit surges
Indorayon's profit surges JAKARTA (JP): The operating profit of PT Inti Indorayon Utama, a publicly listed pulp and rayon producer based in North Sumatra, increased by 1,286 percent to Rp 56.6 billion in the first quarter of this year due primarily to higher gross profits from pulp and rayon fiber...
Sat, 06 May 1995
Java speeds up development
Java speeds up development SEMARANG: The provincial administrations of Central and East Java have agreed on closer cooperation in order to speed up development in their respective border regencies."We are designing the legal basis for the cooperation," Chairman of the Central Java provincial...
Sat, 06 May 1995
Identify negligent developers: City Council
Identify negligent developers: City Council JAKARTA (JP): The City Council is urging the City Development Supervision Office to announce the names of the developers found guilty of building projects without licenses.
Sat, 06 May 1995
See it live
See it live The following sports matches will be shown live on TV this weekend:SaturdaySoccer Indonesian League: PSMS Medan v Persija, TVRI at 3.20 p.m. English premier league: Crystal Palace v West Ham, SCTV at 9 p.m.Sunday Indonesian League: Gelora Dewata v Assyabaab SGS, ANTeve at 3.30 p.m.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Radio, television stations urged to protect copyrights
Radio, television stations urged to protect copyrights JAKARTA (JP): The dominant political organization Golkar yesterday appealed to all radio and television stations to join in the government's campaign to enhance copyright protection for music works.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Philippines worst hit in ASEAN by surging yen
Philippines worst hit in ASEAN by surging yen KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The emerging economies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have been bashed by the runaway yen to varying degrees, with the Philippines most badly hit, a leading broking house said yesterday.
Sat, 06 May 1995
The inflation threat
The inflation threat On Wednesday, Minister of Information Harmoko announced the rate of inflation for the month of April to be 1.69 percent. Thus, the rate for the first four months of the current calendar year is 4.73 percent.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Fitness centers told to close
Fitness centers told to close JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has ordered amusement and fitness centers yesterday to reduce their activities from May 9 until May 11 in honor of the Islamic Day of Sacrifice (Idul Adha), which falls on May 10.Circular No.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 5, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------ ADES ALFINDO 2,725 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,125 -50 79,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,400...
Sat, 06 May 1995
National Anthem
National AnthemFrom KompasAs a component of the younger generation I don't agree with Suka Hardjana (Kompas, April 20, 1995), who proposed that the national anthem Indonesia Raya be revised. In my opinion, Indonesia Raya is a historical legacy which has patriotic value, and its authenticity should...
Sat, 06 May 1995
North Sumatran floods kill 42
North Sumatran floods kill 42 JAKARTA (JP): Flooding in North Sumatra claimed at least 42 lives yesterday and left another 16 people missing, officials said.Floods and landslides in Labuhan Batu and Tapanuli Selatan districts have also injured about 500 people and forced another 5,000 people to...
Sat, 06 May 1995
Indonesian archers join Coq Championships
Indonesian archers join Coq Championships JAKARTA (JP): Nine leading national archers will represent Indonesia in the 8th Coq French Archery Tournament in France from May 11 to May 15.Their participation in the prestigious event, to be held in Montelimar, Lyon, is part of the their preparation for...
Sat, 06 May 1995
Tempo's case should be heard openly: Experts
Tempo's case should be heard openly: Experts JAKARTA (JP): The government's announcement that it plans to appeal against a court ruling in favor of the banned Tempo newsweekly has sparked calls that the hearing of the appeal by the Supreme Court be conducted openly.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Gedung Jaya Building in Bintaro
Gedung Jaya Building in Bintaro JAKARTA (JP): PT Pembangunan Jaya, a joint venture between the Municipal Administration and private companies, began work on the construction of a new 17-story building in Bintaro Jaya, South Jakarta, yesterday.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Jakarta hosts Slo-pitch meet
Jakarta hosts Slo-pitch meet JAKARTA (JP): Softball teams from Bangkok, Bandung, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Manila, Tokyo, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia and Sumatra yesterday began battling it out in the 12th annual Southeast Asian Men's Slo-Pitch tournament.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Autonomy trial run underway nationwide
Autonomy trial run underway nationwide JAKARTA (JP): The trial-run of greater regional autonomy began simultaneously in 26 selected regencies yesterday, with local officials vowing to make it a success.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Foreign names bias decision
Foreign names bias decision JAKARTA (JP): The City Administration has rejected 43 new business proposals because they had foreign names, an official said yesterday.Kuseini Budiantoro, head of the City Security and Order Office, said that 30 of the 43 companies whose proposals were turned down,...
Sat, 06 May 1995
S'pore party fumes over RI nuke plant
S'pore party fumes over RI nuke plant SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's largest opposition party asked the government yesterday to protest Indonesia's plans for turning to nuclear power, saying it will pose a danger to this island's existence.
Sat, 06 May 1995
RP builds station on disputed island
RP builds station on disputed island MANILA (AFP): The Philippine military said yesterday it plans to repair facilities and provide electricity on one of the seven islands it occupies in the disputed Spratly islands.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Drought affects rice procurement: Beddu
Drought affects rice procurement: Beddu JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the National Logistics Agency (Bulog) Beddu Amang said yesterday that the agency's domestic rice procurement is facing hurdles this year due to last year's severe drought.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Home buying plan for workers in the offing
Home buying plan for workers in the offing JAKARTA (JP): The government, working with a major local cooperative, is currently working out a savings scheme which will help private sector workers purchase their own homes.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Soeharto will retain power in 1998: Gus Dur
Soeharto will retain power in 1998: Gus Dur YOGYAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid, a shrewd political analyst well-known for his controversial views, predicts that President Soeharto will retain power in 1998.
Sat, 06 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.
Sat, 06 May 1995
S'pore warns firms on foreign workers
S'pore warns firms on foreign workers SINGAPORE (Reuter): Labor-scarce Singapore must not rely too heavily on foreign workers because of possible social and economic dangers, the labor minister said yesterday.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Council wants integrated system for service ducts
Council wants integrated system for service ducts JAKARTA (JP): The City Council urged the municipal administration to consider developing an integrated system of water pipe, telephone and electricity cable ducts to prevent unnecessary excavation of streets.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Ex-lepers want to be resettled
Ex-lepers want to be resettled TANGERANG, West Java: Hundreds of former lepers at the Sitanala Leprosy Hospital want to be resettled to the outer islands under the state-sponsored transmigration program.Currently, the hospital is housing about 700 ex-leprosy patients.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Ninjas enter court in Dili
Ninjas enter court in Dili DILI, East Timor: The district court opened the trial of 10 people charged with vandalizing residential property and waging terror campaigns.The accused, mostly gang members, swarmed the streets of Dili earlier this year terrorizing pro-independence sympathizers.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Marsinah convictions overturned
Marsinah convictions overturned JAKARTA (JP): Seven people convicted last year by lower courts in East Java for the 1993 murder of labor activist Marsinah walked out of Surabaya correctional institutions yesterday after the Supreme Court ruled to acquit them all.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Securities research weak
Securities research weak JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian securities companies are mostly still weak in research activities, says the top executive of the capital market watchdog.Bacelius Ruru, chairman of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency, said yesterday that many local securities firms did not even...
Fri, 05 May 1995
Students clean up beach
Students clean up beach JAKARTA (JP): Students from Jakarta International School and Lembaga Pembinaan Bahasa, both in South Jakarta, cooperated yesterday to clean up a section of beach on one of the Seribu Islands.