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U.S. Senator to visit E. Timor

U.S. Senator to visit E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): Visiting U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell yesterday held an exchange of views with Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas concerning East Timor and human rights."We just had a general exchange of views.

Dickenson drafts 'Blueprints for Creative Entertaining'

Dickenson drafts 'Blueprints for Creative Entertaining'By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Entertaining guests is really not an easy job. It needs accurate planning.Margaret H. Dickenson has all the entertaining answers.

Sri Bintang's new party

Sri Bintang's new party For years many people have complained that Indonesia's current political system is outdated and should be reformed in line with new developments. One should remember that the current system was created and tailored by the New Order government some 25 years ago to...

YLKI slams express bus fare increase

YLKI slams express bus fare increase JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) yesterday blasted the Land Transport Owners Organization (Organda) for increasing the fare of air-conditioned express buses from Rp 1,300 to Rp 1,800 (78 US cents).

Sinar Mas revamps its multifinance company

Sinar Mas revamps its multifinance company JAKARTA (JP): PT Sinar Mas Multiartha, a publicly-listed multifinance arm of the Sinar Mas Group, said yesterday it will change its line of business because, under its current standing, it does not comply with government rulings on multifinance firms.

Local steel grating company optimistic

Local steel grating company optimistic JAKARTA (JP): PT Webforge Indonesia, a manufacturer and fabricator of steel grating whose prices are said to be 20 percent lower than imports, is optimistic that its products will win a place on the domestic market.

Bimantara Citra to launch national cars in July

Bimantara Citra to launch national cars in July JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed Bimantara Citra, controlled by President Soeharto's son Bambang Trihatmodjo, plans to unfurl its "national" cars -- to be called Bimantara -- in July.

Fair employees protest over retirement money

Fair employees protest over retirement money JAKARTA (JP): Representatives of more than 300 former employees of the Jakarta Fair Foundation filed a complaint with the city council yesterday over their future severance pay.

Health workers face difficulties

Health workers face difficultiesBy Stevie Emilia BELU, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Yeswelda Mali, a midwife in Lamaknen district, wakes up at the first cockcrow, bicycles to the Weluli village clinic, and often waits hours before a pregnant woman finally comes in for an examination.

Sukamto raises Amcol stake

Sukamto raises Amcol stake SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesian businessman Sukamto Sia, preparing for a boardroom battle later this month, has bought 1.55 million more shares in trading firm Amcol Holdings Ltd, bringing his stake in the company to more than 13 percent.

Firm gives bonus shares

Firm gives bonus shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie Sumatra Plantations has announced that it is to split its stocks and distribute bonus shares and dividends.The company said in a statement that its annual shareholders meeting yesterday agreed to the company's plans to split stocks and issue bonus...

Ad spend

Ad spendFrom Media IndonesiaI would like to ask the advertising agency which designed the television advertisement for Plaza Senayan why they promote such consumptive behavior as reflected in the jingle "You live only once ...

29,394 children targeted in foster-parent drive

29,394 children targeted in foster-parent drive JAKARTA (JP): Almost 30,000 children will hopefully be able to enter or complete elementary school this year through scholarships from the public.According to the city's office in charge of elementary education, at least 29,394 children of elementary...

New club specializing in sexual fitness opens

New club specializing in sexual fitness opens JAKARTA (JP): Set aside Rp 3 million (US$1,275) for a three- month program to develop your inner strength and confidence towards sexual happiness!This is an offer from a new club, the "Alexandria" clinic in Kuningan, South Jakarta, where instructors and...

Documents for foreigners

Documents for foreigners I read with interest your May 26, 1996 reports concerning "How to apply for visa and stay permits" and "Work permits for foreigners issued by several agencies." I am a bit confused, however, on the following issues and would be pleased if you could clarify to avoid any...

Discipline on toll road

Discipline on toll roadFrom Bisnis IndonesiaLately a number of military units in Jakarta have been flagging down and checking vehicles bearing military number plates. It would be a good thing if such operations were extended to include disciplinary behavior of toll road users, including Armed...

Bus firms warned over regular bus operation

Bus firms warned over regular bus operation JAKARTA (JP): The city land traffic control agency is threatening to harshly punish bus companies which fail to operate 30 percent of their fleet as regular buses by the end of next month.

Anti-smoking drive no draw in sports

Anti-smoking drive no draw in sports JAKARTA (JP): An anti-smoking campaign in connection with sports events and art performances has turned out to be no easy job, because the demand for sponsorship by cigarette makers is still high.

Eradicating poverty

Eradicating poverty According to Sofyan Wanandi, only 30 out of about 100 big companies (signatories of Jimbaran Declaration) fulfilled their promised to contribute 2 percent of their net profit to the poverty eradicating program for 1995.

Astra International plans to produce cheap sedans

Astra International plans to produce cheap sedans JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed automaker PT Astra International yesterday confirmed that it is preparing to produce cheap sedans to anticipate tight competition in the free trade era after the year 2003."We have our own long term strategic plan.

'RCTI' told to get building permit

'RCTI' told to get building permit JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta administration has urged the private television station RCTI to apply for building permits for its newly-constructed tower and building at its existing complex.

Indonesian rowers leave for Olympic qualifier

Indonesian rowers leave for Olympic qualifier JAKARTA (JP): Five Indonesian rowers set off yesterday for the Olympic Games Asia zone qualifying round in Tokyo, Japan, with the goal of winning a place at the world's biggest sporting meet.

Concessionaires still cheating on forest fees

Concessionaires still cheating on forest fees JAKARTA (JP): A senior government official yesterday criticized forest concessionaires for frequently failing to pay sufficient mandatory forest fees and accused them of misusing the self-assessment method entrusted to them.

Domestic fuel sales require price subsidies

Domestic fuel sales require price subsidies JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana estimated yesterday that the government might have spent Rp 54.3 billion (US$23.11 million) in subsidies for domestic oil fuel sales in April because crude oil prices reached US$19.

House on disputed land demolished amid noisy protest

House on disputed land demolished amid noisy protest JAKARTA (JP): A house on a disputed plot in the Kebon Kacang subdistrict was finally torn down amid noisy protests, despite a call by the mayor to halt the demolition pending an agreement on land compensation.

Cement company's profits up

Cement company's profits up JAKARTA (JP): PT Indocement Tunggal Perkasa, a major publicly- listed cement producer, yesterday announced a 16 percent increase in its quarterly profits, while two other listed firms reported increases in their profits in 1995.

Beauty queens and values

Beauty queens and values It is to be hoped the beauty queen debate will end now that President Soeharto has barred participation in any form of Indonesians in such competitions abroad.It may be true that aside from displaying their bodies, participants must also display their intellectual...

Minister rules out more equity in hotel firm

Minister rules out more equity in hotel firm JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday ruled out giving more equity to the state-owned hotel firm PT Hotel Indonesia International Corporation & Natour, which is attempting to improve its financial structure.

Defiant politician Bintang forms new political party

Defiant politician Bintang forms new political party JAKARTA (JP): Controversial politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas announced yesterday the formation of his new political party in defiance of the law, and the government.

Keep elderly employed: Soeharto

Keep elderly employed: Soeharto DEMAK, Central Java (JP): President Soeharto launched the National Day for the Elderly yesterday with an appeal to the nation to try to keep people past retirement age in gainful employment.

Being different helps Charriol gain success

Being different helps Charriol gain successBy Thalia Kamarga JAKARTA (JP): Being different is the key to success. That is what Philippe Charriol has proven.With a motto of L'art de vivre la difference, meaning "the art of living the difference", Philippe Charriol has succeeded in becoming one of...

14 soldiers to be tried over Ngabang shooting

14 soldiers to be tried over Ngabang shooting JAKARTA (JP): Fourteen soldiers suspected of involvement in the shooting of West Kalimantan demonstrators last month will soon be court-martialled, the Pontianak military chief Col. Zainuri Hasyim said."There won't be any cover-up of the facts.

Cocoa body asks for removal of VAT

Cocoa body asks for removal of VAT JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Cocoa Association yesterday urged the government to remove or postpone the implementation of value- added tax (VAT) on all primary agricultural products.

Villagers reject compensation

Villagers reject compensation BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Around 700 residents of Sukarame subdistrict yesterday held a demonstration at the provincial legislative council, protesting a planned appropriation of their land.

Government privatizes Aneka Gas Industri

Government privatizes Aneka Gas Industri JAKARTA (JP): The government has privatized state-owned industrial gas firm PT Aneka Gas Industri through direct placement in an effort to improve its competitiveness.

Joop denies bribe for Bali megaproject

Joop denies bribe for Bali megaproject JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave yesterday denied that his office has received illegal payments from the state-owned PT Telkom telecommunications company for the development of a US$85 million tourist megaproject in Bali.

Govt blamed for RI's poor car technology

Govt blamed for RI's poor car technology JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Automotive Industry Association, which groups mostly Japanese vehicle manufacturers, yesterday blamed the government for not giving enough chances to existing assemblers to develop locally-designed sedans.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Matters 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Dance 3:30 Travel: Rhine Valley 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science Film: Art Link Letter 4:30 Education 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Economic: Karya...

Soeharto leads foster parent drive

Soeharto leads foster parent drive DEMAK, Central Java (JP): President Soeharto inaugurated the National Foster Parents Movement yesterday by pledging to take care of 100,000 children who need financial assistance to send them to school.

Hotline for obstetrics

Hotline for obstetrics JAKARTA (JP): Those in need of information on obstetrics and gynecology can now dial 3901122 and 3901133 or fax 3901177 for the hotline at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Central Jakarta.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, nightly except Sundays, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday,...

Daewoo to build cement plant in S. Sulawesi

Daewoo to build cement plant in S. Sulawesi JAKARTA (JP): South Korea's Daewoo Corporation yesterday secured a US$208.8 million contract to build a cement plant in South Sulawesi for PT Semen Bosowa Maros.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 29, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 925 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 675 75 581,500 Andayani Megah 1,375 50 590,000 Aneka...

RI's top shuttlers plan no tours before Atlanta

RI's top shuttlers plan no tours before Atlanta JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top badminton players will skip all tournaments before the Atlanta Olympic Games after their successful defense of their titles in the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup, an official said yesterday.

Freeport denies neglecting native Irianese

Freeport denies neglecting native Irianese JAKARTA (JP): PT Freeport Indonesia, a frequent target of allegations of human rights abuse and environmental degradation in Irian Jaya, denied yesterday it neglects indigenous Irianese.Paul S.

Basofi denies levies for Golkar account

Basofi denies levies for Golkar account SURABAYA, East Java (JP): Governor Basofi Soedirman has denied reports of levies to beef-up Golkar's political funds being taxed on civil servants."It's not true if people said there are fees, including for Golkar batik and yellow jacket.

Gapensi questions tender process

Gapensi questions tender process JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Builders Association (Gapensi) has revealed what it calls irregularities in the tender process for the repair and cleaning of waterways in the Tanjung Priok harbor.

Djojohadikusumos boost banking stance

Djojohadikusumos boost banking stance JAKARTA (JP): Senior economist Sumitro Djojohadikusumo and his family boosted their presence in the banking industry yesterday by injecting Rp 40 billion in fresh funds to Bank Pelita, one of the banks acquired by the family in the last two years.

BI to issue bonds in U.S.

BI to issue bonds in U.S. JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia will issue government bonds in the United States in July or August this year in an effort to diversify the central bank's financial sources.The central bank announced here yesterday that the bonds, the first to be issued since 1988, are...

Nyoman's women show his explosive energy

Nyoman's women show his explosive energyBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Don't expect anything like Hofker's or Basoeki Abdullah's eroticism or Antonio Blanco's exoticism in Nyoman Gunarsa's paintings, even in the exhibition entitled Women in Nyoman's paintings, currently on show in Kemang, South...