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Police summon legislators

Police summon legislators JAKARTA (JP): Police are expanding the investigation of former legislator Sri Bintang Pamungkas and planning to summon four legislators to testify on Monday.Bintang is accused of insulting President Soeharto and slandering the government in a series of anti-Indonesian...

Singapore launches Brent crude futures

Singapore launches Brent crude futures SINGAPORE (AFP): The London-developed Brent crude futures contract debuted here yesterday as Asia's first major crude oil instrument amid confidence by officials that the region will accept it as a hedging mechanism against price risks.

Witness for Sri Bintang

Witness for Sri BintangFrom JayakartaThe case of Sri Bintang Pamungkas will go to court. I would like to contribute to the future trial of Sri Bintang. I was a journalist in the 1950s through 1960s -- in the early days of the New Order.

Use of Indonesian language

Use of Indonesian languageFrom GatraIt is undeniable that foreign words are flooding the Indonesian vocabulary. Many are adopted and become Indonesian words. But in the meantime strenuous efforts are being made to maintain and to respect the Indonesian language.

Alatas to visit East Timor

Alatas to visit East Timor DILI, East Timor: Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas, in his capacity as a functionary of the ruling Golkar party, is scheduled to visit here on June 13.During his three-day visit, Alatas will meet Golkar cadres in Dili and Ermera, according to the head of the...

Illegal tax consultants

Illegal tax consultants PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The government acknowledged yesterday that it is unable to crack down on consultants who manipulate firms' financial statements to pay less taxes.Head of the Central Java and Yogyakarta Office of the Directorate General of Tax Waluyo Daryadi said...

Most Asian stock exchanges down

Most Asian stock exchanges down TOKYO (Agencies): Japanese share prices plunged 2.6 percent yesterday here with the leading index slipping to its lowest level in almost three years on renewed worries over the outlook for the economy.

Luxury houses in Bandung

Luxury houses in BandungFrom KompasKompas (March 31, 1995) published a report that the Bandung local government would not lift the seal on luxury houses in North Bandung -- a measure that deserves people's applause.

Hero Supermarket reports profit decline

Hero Supermarket reports profit decline JAKARTA (JP): PT Hero Supermarket, a publicly listed retail company, yesterday announced a profit decline in spite of an increase in its sale revenues in 1994.The company's president, Ipung Kurnia, told reporters after a shareholder meeting yesterday that the...

Firm to pay dividends

Firm to pay dividends JAKARTA (JP): PT Aster Dharma Industri, a publicly-listed company operating in the production and distribution of plastic bags, announced yesterday a plan to distribute dividends of Rp 45 (two U.S. cents) per share.

Murder trial adjourned

Murder trial adjourned JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta District Court adjourned yesterday for the second time the trial of two men charged with the murder of businessman Darmansyah Sujadi, also known as Nyo Beng Seng, after prosecution witnesses failed to appear.

Bank Bira to pay dividends in August

Bank Bira to pay dividends in August JAKARTA (JP): PT Bank Indonesia Raya (Bank Bira), a foreign exchange bank listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, plans to distribute 35.50 percent of its 1994 after-tax profit as dividends worth Rp 80 (3.59 U.S. cents) per share.

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, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Monday Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Los Paraguas, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m.

See it live

See it live JAKARTA (JP): The followings are competitions aired live on TV this weekend:SaturdayBasketball NBA Finals second game, SCTV at 8 a.m.Soccer Indonesian league: Pelita Jaya v PSMS Medan, TVRI at 3.30 p.m.

China may have miscalculated over Mischief Reef (2)

China may have miscalculated over Mischief Reef (2)By Bilveer Singh This is the second of two articles examining China's recent move on Mischief Reef in the South China Sea. SINGAPORE (JP): There were a number of other developments related to China's actions on Mischief Reef.

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 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Lemhanas 8:05 TV Drama: Hati Yang Mendua 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:25 Film:...

Bomb injures three in Colombo

Bomb injures three in Colombo COLOMBO (Reuter): A bomb exploded on a parked bus during rush- hour at Colombo's main Pettah bus station yesterday, injuring three people, police said."The bomb was placed in a bus which was parked at the bus stand and it exploded.

'Myanmar needs stability, reconciliation'

'Myanmar needs stability, reconciliation' SINGAPORE (Agencies): Singapore has told Myanmar's ruling junta that political stability and reconciliation are necessary for Yangon to attract foreign investments and promote trade.

Soeharto calls for intensive study on traditional foods

Soeharto calls for intensive study on traditional foods JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto warned the people yesterday not to be affected by the influx of foreign foods into the country."As an open nation, it is almost impossible for us to stop the rapid development of the foreign food businesses in...

Students demand Tunky's resignation

Students demand Tunky's resignation YOGYAKARTA: About 50 students staged a demonstration at the campus of Gadjah Mada University yesterday against the rise of paper prices.Organized by the Yogyakarta Student Publication Association, the banner-waving protesters demanded that Minister of Industry...

Paper crisis threatens education

Paper crisis threatens education SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Two senior academics warned yesterday that the nation's painstaking efforts to promote education were threatened by the current paper crisis.

Yudi Susanto not out of the woods yet

Yudi Susanto not out of the woods yet JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Yudi Susanto, who was acquitted of the murder of labor activist Marsinah, is not completely out of the woods yet, with the discovery in his house of blood traces identified as belonging to the victim.East Java Police Chief Maj. Gen.

Unregistered land owner to be punished

Unregistered land owner to be punished JAKARTA (JP): The government, if required, will issue tougher regulations on the obligation of the public to register their land for certification, along with sanctions for those who fail to obey them, a minister said.

Cathay Pacific sues Australia

Cathay Pacific sues Australia SYDNEY (AFP): Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific has launched a court action against the Australian government here to try to prevent its rights to fly here from being suspended from June 30, airline officials said yesterday.

More suspects sought over burglary at KBN

More suspects sought over burglary at KBN JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta police are searching for at least five further suspects in connection with a series of 16 burglaries at the state-owned Kawasan Berikat Nusantara export processing zone in Cakung.

Indonesian explorer Lorne Blair dies at 49

Indonesian explorer Lorne Blair dies at 49 JAKARTA (JP): On June 6th, while recovering from a broken leg in a Bali hospital, Lorne Blair suffered a fatal heart attack. His death, at the early age of 49, removes from the Indonesian scene one of its most distinguished chroniclers, and a popular...

Entertainment centers penalized

Entertainment centers penalized JAKARTA (JP): The City Public Order Office reported that it has inspected 569 entertainment centers in an operation throughout the city over the last one year.Head of the office Kuseini Budiantoro told reporters that out of the 569 centers, 34 were warned or fined...

RI gears up to expand silk production

RI gears up to expand silk production JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has instructed Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo to look into the problems of the silk industry in a bid to make the country a major silk producer, Director General of Light Industries Firdaus Ali said yesterday.

Another mega project

Another mega project For a project this big, it is probably justified to say that the news of its planned construction has come rather unexpectedly for most of us, despite the fact that hints, of something rather big pending, were given by officials late last year.

No loser in East Timor dialog

No loser in East Timor dialog JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas yesterday dismissed suggestions that the "Burg Schlaining Declaration" was unfavorable to Indonesia, saying that the recent All-Inclusive Intra-East Timor dialog should not be viewed as a win-lose situation.

The film 'Oeroeg' straddles two culture

The film 'Oeroeg' straddles two cultureBy Jane Scott JAKARTA (JP): Oeroeg is a feature film jointly produced by Indonesia, the Netherlands and Germany which was screened for a brief season here early this month.

Lieutenant admits giving order to kill detainess

Lieutenant admits giving order to kill detainess JAKARTA (JP): An Army lieutenant admitted in court yesterday that he gave the order to eliminate six unarmed East Timorese during a military operation to pursue separatist rebels in the East Timor regency of Liquisa on January 12.

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.

Firms asked to aid apprentices

Firms asked to aid apprentices JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Social Welfare Museno has invited both government institutions and private companies to join the city apprenticeship program, which aims to provide high school students with work experience during their holidays.

ADB approves $218m for RI's natural gas plan

ADB approves $218m for RI's natural gas plan MANILA (AFP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved yesterday its extension of a US$218 million loan to Indonesia to expand and promote the use of natural gas there.

Singaporean Fandi to rejoin RI club

Singaporean Fandi to rejoin RI club JAKARTA (JP): Singaporean soccer star Fandi Ahmad is set to recollect his ebullient memories with the Indonesian soccer league as he prepares to play for a Surabaya-based club, after capping his national team in the Southeast Asian Games in December.

River cleaning brings shrimp harvest and fun

River cleaning brings shrimp harvest and funText and photo by Lela E. Madjiah JAKARTA (JP): The golden brown water of the Kali Malang River in East Jakarta glowed under the friendly, warm sun. It was barely eight o'clock in the morning.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 9, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ----------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,100 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,300 0 0 Alumindo 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 3,300 150 823,500 Aneka Kimia 6,000 0 0...

Producers say newsprint crisis due to low prices

Producers say newsprint crisis due to low prices JAKARTA (JP): Newsprint producers, facing public criticism over current supply shortages, are saying the problems are the result of prices being too low.

Buying a house in Australia

Buying a house in AustraliaFrom JayakartaThat many Indonesian citizens have bought houses in Australia is not a new phenomenon. A number of exhibitions of properties in Australia have been held in Jakarta, Surabaya and other large cities and they always attract potential buyers.

Indonesia Open to parade stars

Indonesia Open to parade stars JAKARTA (JP): Susi Susanti, whose ranking dropped to second following a string of defeats, will for the first time be seeded number two when she enters the Indonesia Open badminton championships, slated to be held here between July 10 and July 16.

Col. M. Simbolon pledges to respect human rights

Col. M. Simbolon pledges to respect human rightsBy Yacob J. Herin DILI (JP): East Timor's new military chief, Col. M. Simbolon, vowed yesterday to improve respect for human rights in the former Portuguese colony.

Surjadi concerned over condition of traditional markets

Surjadi concerned over condition of traditional markets JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja expressed concern yesterday over the poor condition of many traditional markets, and about the way sidewalk vendors were conducting business on pavements.

Ministerial level talks to end row

Ministerial level talks to end row JAKARTA (JP): Talks on the overlapping claims to the islands of Sipadan and Ligitan will be conducted at the ministerial level, but not by the foreign ministers of the two countries involved in the dispute.

More environment consultants needed

More environment consultants needed JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs more professional consultants to handle environmental impact analyses in support of sustainable development efforts, a cabinet minister said yesterday.

Japan fails to apologize to Asia

Japan fails to apologize to Asia Japan's tripartite ruling coalition has reached a compromise at the last minute, enabling it to keep its promise to draft a resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the ending of World War II.

Manggarai residents urged to remain calm

Manggarai residents urged to remain calm JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has urged residents of Manggarai, South Jakarta, whose land may be appropriated to make way for the construction of a huge integrated transport terminal, to remain calm.

Ometraco gains Rp 21.5b

Ometraco gains Rp 21.5b JAKARTA (JP): The publicly listed PT Ometraco Realty reported yesterday that it recorded an after-tax profit of Rp 21.5 billion (around US$9.7 million) in 1994, a company statement read.

Four mayoralties win Adipura awards

Four mayoralties win Adipura awards JAKARTA (JP): Four of the city's five mayoralties have won Adipura environmental awards for their success in improving sanitation.The awards were presented by President Soeharto yesterday to the mayors of South, East, Central and West Jakarta at the Indonesia in...

Parents demonstrate at Satya Wacana

Parents demonstrate at Satya Wacana SALATIGA, Central Java: Demonstrations against the rector of the Satya Wacana Christian University, John JOI Ihalauw, continued yesterday.Yesterday's protest involved not only students and dismissed teachers but also students' parents, who are frustrated by the...