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Five rioters get 20 months

Five rioters get 20 months MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Medan District Court on Wednesday sentenced five men to 20 months imprisonment each for their roles in the workers riot in Medan last April.The five are Sugiono (23 years old), Nobel Samosir (22), Arifin (21), Muliadi (24), and Usahanta Ginting...

House commission wants end to social security monopoly

House commission wants end to social security monopoly JAKARTA (JP): A commission of the House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday called on the private sector to establish social security companies and end the virtual monopoly of the state- owned PT Astek.

Ficorinvest announces decline in dividends

Ficorinvest announces decline in dividends JAKARTA (JP): A profit decline in 1993 is forcing Ficorinvest Bank to reduce its dividends distributed to shareholders to Rp 310 (14.3 U.S. cents) per share, compared to Rp 392 in 1992.

Australia invites RI to improve relationship

Australia invites RI to improve relationship JAKARTA (JP): Australia is inviting Indonesia to enhance their mutual relationship through clear sightedness, sensitivity, courage, hard work, boldness and openness, as the two countries are basically different in many ways.

Revocation of of licenses

Revocation of of licensesFrom Bisnis IndonesiaI am very sad about the revocation of the publishing licenses of the three magazines -- Tempo, Editor and DeTIK. Were their sins so great that they had to face such a heavy punishment? Did their actions really harm the national stability?We were even...

`Swiss system not suitable for city road plan'

`Swiss system not suitable for city road plan' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar said yesterday that his ministry would not consider using the Consolid System for constructing new roads in Jakarta, although the system offers lower construction costs.

Ramos to relax new tax

Ramos to relax new tax MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos has agreed to exempt more sectors from the expanded value-added tax (VAT) passed last month in an apparent attempt to ease opposition against the new levy.

Seizure of city buses defended

Seizure of city buses defended JAKARTA (JP): The head of the City Land Transportation and Traffic Control Office (DLLAJ), J.P. Sepang, explained that the impoundment of city buses is solely a disciplinary action and is not meant to inflict financial losses on the bus companies.

Soeharto warns of weakening family bond

Soeharto warns of weakening family bond JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto warned yesterday that the trend towards having small families has a downside: It weakens the family bond, clearing the way for a host of other problems.

Clampdown on papers

Clampdown on papers On June 28, 1994, all major Japanese papers reported on the media clampdown in Jakarta early this week. NHK, Japan's country- wide television station, reported on the ban twice.It came as a shock, at least to teachers and students who are learning Bahasa Indonesia or studying...

Govt to complete bill for invalids welfare

Govt to complete bill for invalids welfare JAKARTA (JP): The government is currently putting the final touches on a bill to secure the welfare of the physically disabled and hopes to present it to the House of Representatives (DPR) in September.

UI will get new professor

UI will get new professor Dr. Soeratmi Poerbonegoro, 64, a senior lecturer at the School of Public Health of University of Indonesia, will be inducted as professor at a ceremony at the university campus in Depok on Saturday.The public relations office of the university said yesterday Dr.

Highway blocked by deluge

Highway blocked by deluge BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: About five kilometers of the Trans Kalimantan Highway near the Tanah Laut regency were flooded when a nearby river overflowed, disrupting traffic between Banjarmasin and cities in South and East Kalimantan.

Parking at the Grand Hyatt

Parking at the Grand HyattFrom Suara PembaruanOn June 13, 1994 I attended a seminar at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Jakarta. I was very careful to drive my car so as not to cause any damage. The parking attendant gave me parking card No. 711114.

The new deregulation package

The new deregulation package The government has once again launched deregulation measures in anticipation of the new world trade order in the wake of the GATT and Uruguay Round arrangements. Since May last year the government has issued four such packages.

Indonesia plans to establish halon bank, official says

Indonesia plans to establish halon bank, official says JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia plans to establish a bank for halon, a widely used fire extinguishing substance which is being phased out globally because it depletes the ozone, to ensure supply for some of its industries that still rely on the...

Indonesian to head international women's council

Indonesian to head international women's council JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesian woman's leader has been elected president of the International Council of Women (ICW), becoming the fourth Asian to hold the position.

Deregulation to benefit exporters

Deregulation to benefit exporters JAKARTA (JP): The government's new deregulatory measures will boost Indonesia's non-oil exports on the world market, Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo said here yesterday.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices, which have been on a downward trend for over four consecutive weeks, continued losing ground on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday.The broad-based Composite Index closed 4.67 points lower at 457.73 yesterday from 462.41 on Tuesday.

Indonesia sends aid worth $50,000 to African states

Indonesia sends aid worth $50,000 to African states JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia plans to send US$50,000 in humanitarian aid to Niger, Rwanda and Uganda, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday.The ministry said in a statement that $15,000 of the aid will be presented to the people of Niger...

Children of a new age

Children of a new age Until yesterday, few of us are likely to have heard of the village called Semambung. Now, this East Javanese village has become the center of celebrations to publicize Indonesia's first National Family Day.

Instant noodles off the menu

Instant noodles off the menu PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Recent reports that dozens of people suffered food poisoning after eating instant noodles have taken its toll on the giant manufacturer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur.

Meeting to discuss APEC

Meeting to discuss APEC JAKARTA (JP): Economists will discuss Indonesia's role in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and the problems and prospects of cooperation among its members in a one-day seminar here today.

Secretary's death caused by strangulation: Police

Secretary's death caused by strangulation: Police JAKARTA (JP): Police revealed yesterday that the death of Ida Rezeki, 32, who was found hanging on a rope in her house two months ago, was caused by congestion of her respiratory system.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. A.

Boy killed as driver falls asleep

Boy killed as driver falls asleep BEKASI (JP): A 10-year old boy was killed yesterday when the van carrying him and 10 family members overturned after hitting a railing at the Cikampek-Jakarta toll road.

Dossiers prepared for trial of film artist Ria Irawan

Dossiers prepared for trial of film artist Ria Irawan JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta High Prosecutor's Office will soon present the dossiers in the case of starlet Ria Irawan to determine whether she can be brought to court.

Commercializing seminar

Commercializing seminarFrom KompasAs an entrepreneur, I am often invited to attend seminars organized by government bodies. Some government officials are usually present at the seminars to give explanations about the government policies on tax, trade, industry, etc.

Indonesia seeks to maximize use of its fauna resources

Indonesia seeks to maximize use of its fauna resources JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must maximize the potential of its abundant fauna resources for commercial and research purposes, the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) said yesterday.

Italian soccer fans rewarded late for vigil

Italian soccer fans rewarded late for vigil JAKARTA (JP): Many local fans of the Italian soccer team went to sleep early Wednesday morning wondering whether their side's 1-1 draw with Mexico had effectively eliminated Italy from the 1994 World Cup.

Alkasa to raise aluminum output

Alkasa to raise aluminum output JAKARTA (JP): Increased sales in the first quarter of this year is encouraging PT Alumindo Perkasa (Alkasa), a public aluminum extrusion company, to increase production in cooperation with its affiliate.

Developers will be required to speed up house construction

Developers will be required to speed up house construction JAKARTA (JP): The government will require real estate developers to accelerate the construction of houses to meet increasing demand, State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung said here yesterday.

Development on Korean encouraging

Development on Korean encouraging JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto in his capacity as chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) said yesterday that he was greatly encouraged by the decision of North and South Korea to hold a summit in an effort to end their nuclear dispute.

Overseas OJT registration opens

Overseas OJT registration opens At least 30 workers from companies operating in the city will be sent to Japan early next year to take part in an on the job training (OJT) program jointly sponsored by the Jakarta and Tokyo Metropolitan City administrations, the City Manpower Office announced...

Damaged roads

Damaged roadsFrom MerdekaThe disorderly digging done by PT Telkom along Jl. Raya Depok II Timur has caused much damage to the road. The vehicles that use the road have worsened the condition, sending dirt flying into the air and obviously causing heavy pollution.

Yogya plays host to kite festival

Yogya plays host to kite festival YOGYAKARTA: Thirty three participants from 11 countries and 70 local participants will take part in an international kite festival on the Parangtritis beach on July 5-6.The chief organizer, G.B.P.H.

Merpati, Garuda to be split

Merpati, Garuda to be split JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said here yesterday that Merpati Nusantara Airlines will be split next year from its holding company, the national air carrier Garuda Indonesia.

Protrests against press ban move off the streets

Protrests against press ban move off the streets JAKARTA (JP): Protesters against the government ban on three news magazines appeared to have heeded the Jakarta Police warning to stay off the streets yesterday, taking their cause to the House of Representatives (DPR) instead.

World Junior Bridge c'ships here in 1995

World Junior Bridge c'ships here in 1995 JAKARTA (JP): The World Bridge Federation has named Indonesia host of the 1995 World Junior Bridge Championship, the Indonesian Contract Bridge Association (Gabsi) announced yesterday.

Councilor criticizes fair organizers

Councilor criticizes fair organizers JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor yesterday blasted organizers of the Jakarta Fair exhibition (PRJ) for neglecting the interest of small businesses and street vendors in this year's annual event.

Sentul to hold Formula Asia

Sentul to hold Formula Asia JAKARTA (JP): Chandra Alim will spearhead the challenge of eight renowned national drivers in the first stop of the seven- leg Formula Asia race at the Sentul international circuit, West Java on July 8-10.

Shallow humanitarianism

Shallow humanitarianismFrom ProspekArswendo Atmowiloto may feel relieved after ending his prison term. Being a creative and productive writer before Monitor tabloid's publishing license was revoked, he resumed writing in the media.

Harmoko offers a way out for banned magazines

Harmoko offers a way out for banned magazines JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko last night rejected calls to reverse his decision to ban three news magazines last week, stressing that the move was legal.

Japanese `wrappers' introduce an ancient, unusual art form

Japanese `wrappers' introduce an ancient, unusual art formBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): More than 70 members of the Ikebana clubs shared a unique glimpse of Japanese culture at a Japanese gift-wrapping workshop presented by expert, Kunio Ekiguchi, last Sunday and Monday.

Water company raises prices up to 40 percent

Water company raises prices up to 40 percent JAKARTA (JP): The city-owned water company, PAM Jaya, raised water prices by 40 percent beginning this month, the firm's management told reporters yesterday.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

RI sends 50 shuttlers to next month's Malaysia Open

RI sends 50 shuttlers to next month's Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): World champions Joko Suprianto and Susi Susanti will lead a makeshift Indonesian team at the July 6-10 Malaysia Open badminton championships in Johor.

Highway project accelerated

Highway project accelerated BENGKULU, South Sumatra: The authorities are accelerating the construction of the Bengkulu trans highway to end the isolation of many small villages.Rachmat Rani, chief of the Bengkulu Public Works Office, said the highway will also facilitate the distribution of cement...

121 apprehended in North Jakarta

121 apprehended in North Jakarta The North Jakarta population office team apprehended on Tuesday at least 121 people found to be traveling without identification cards.The citizenship inspection took place along Jl.

Fulbright scholarship

Fulbright scholarshipFrom KompasI am one of the applicants for the Fulbright/Galbraith Scholarship Program for 1995. Since 1994, I have worked to complete the requirements by obtaining the necessary letter of reference, TOEFL and other papers.I sent all the documents to AMINEF in February 1994.

Australians in motocross race

Australians in motocross race JAKARTA (JP): Australia's world-beating teenager Chad Reed and compatriot Craig Anderson will be making another trip to the international motocross championships in Banda Aceh on Saturday.