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Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Amnesty for political detainees
Amnesty for political detaineesFrom TirasThere is a wide range of views -- for and against -- concerning the proposal made by Dr H Roeslan Abdulgani that the government should give amnesty to elderly political detainees. I have my own reason in agreeing with Roeslan Abdulgani's ideas.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
APB-Net talks fail to reach agreement
APB-Net talks fail to reach agreement JAKARTA (JP): The preparatory talks in Tokyo for the second meeting of the Asia Pacific Business Network (APB-Net), which will be held in Osaka on Oct. 22 and Oct. 23, are deadlocked, Husein Aminuddin, chief of the Indonesian delegation, said yesterday.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Number of illegal street vendors falls sharply
Number of illegal street vendors falls sharply JAKARTA (JP): The number of illegal street vendors operating in the city dropped from about 88,000 in 1993 to 54,000 at present, an official said yesterday.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Water stoppage on Friday
Water stoppage on Friday JAKARTA (JP): The city-owned water company PAM Jaya will temporarily stop the supply of water to Central Jakarta on Friday.The company announced yesterday that the stoppage is due to an installation project on Jl. Suryopranoto on Friday from 8 p.m. until midnight.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Apartment permits facilitated
Apartment permits facilitated JAKARTA (JP): Ongky Sukasah, head of the City Housing Office, said yesterday that the city administration will speed up the processing of permits for the construction of low-cost apartments.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
ADB to help attract foreign money
ADB to help attract foreign money MANILA (AFP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will expand efforts to help developing member countries (DMCs) set up the necessary legal framework that could attract more foreign investments, the bank said Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
First center for body and soul
First center for body and soul JAKARTA (JP): The first center for the well-being of body and mind has opened. Stylist, which is located in southern Jakarta, claims to be the first center with holistic treatments.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Local firms invited to join in gas project
Local firms invited to join in gas project JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said yesterday the government was counting on the participation of local private companies in developing a $42 billion gas extraction project in the Natuna Islands in the South China Sea.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Indonesia ranks lowest on welfare index
Indonesia ranks lowest on welfare index JAKARTA (JP): Quality of life in Indonesia is ranked the lowest in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on a United Nations' index, Minister of Health Sujudi said yesterday.Sujudi said Indonesia scored 0.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Naisbitt predicts good times for Asia
Naisbitt predicts good times for Asia JAKARTA (JP): John Naisbitt foresees a great future for Asia in the coming decades.Coming from the author of the bestselling books Megatrends and Global Paradox, such an assertion carries strong weight.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Imports inspection will be maintained
Imports inspection will be maintained JAKARTA (JP): Trade Minister S.B. Joedono said yesterday that the present pre-shipment inspection system for imports, which has been used since 1985, would be maintained.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Indonesia unwilling to discuss oil quota
Indonesia unwilling to discuss oil quota JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, the only Asian member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), does not want to discuss the oil production quota during the organization's upcoming ministerial meeting, a minister says.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Chocky's Challenge 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Drama: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 Boy Scout Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News...
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Police submit scholar's case to prosecutors
Police submit scholar's case to prosecutors JAKARTA (JP): The police have submitted the dossiers of George Yunus Aditjondro to the Yogyakarta prosecutors' office although the academic, accused of insulting the President, has applied to live in Australia permanently."The court can start the trial.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Lorne Blair great loss
Lorne Blair great loss A creative light has been lost. Lorne Blair, film maker, writer, bon vivant, raconteur and adventurer, died recently in Bali.Lorne and his brother Lawrence, brought Indonesia to the attention of the wider world with their film The Ring of Fire -- a film that captured a...
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Bank NISP pays dividend
Bank NISP pays dividend JAKARTA (JP): Bank NISP, a private bank listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, plans to distribute 23 percent of last year's net profit of Rp 13.52 billion (US$6.14 million) as cash dividends.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
S'pore oil slick cleared
S'pore oil slick cleared SINGAPORE (AFP): An oil slick off the Singapore waterfront caused by a collision between two vessels was cleaned up yesterday, the Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) said.Only small pockets of oil that had been treated with dispersants were reported by PSA patrols at four...
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
New tax measures announced
New tax measures announced JAKARTA (JP): The transfer of assets between two banks which are in the process of merging has been exempted from capital gains tax, under one of six new tax regulations announced by Tax Director General Fuad Bawazier yesterday.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Inflation tumbles to 0.49% in May
Inflation tumbles to 0.49% in May JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's inflation rate declined to 0.49 percent in May, representing a sharp drop from this year's high of 1.6 percent in April, the government announced yesterday.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Keep up the writing habit
Keep up the writing habit "Your Letters" is one major reason for my subscribing to The Jakarta Post, for it hardly ever fails to satisfy my daily need of laughter. My special thanks in this regard go to Mr Piero Ronci.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Paper price rise too much
Paper price rise too muchFrom Media IndonesiaThe increase in the price rice of newsprint has triggered an increase in the price of newspapers. The retail price of Media Indonesia has risen from Rp 500 to Rp 700 -- an increase of about 40 percent.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Soldier admits killing six
Soldier admits killing six DENPASAR, Bali: A court-martialled soldier admitted yesterday to killing six unarmed East Timorese rebels but insisted that he was only following orders.First Class Private Rusdin Maubere, testified yesterday that he received a "signal" from First Lt.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Work accidents in S. Kalimantan
Work accidents in S. Kalimantan BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The number of occupational accidents in the region has reached 326 in the last five months, much higher than the total 296 cases throughout last year.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Remove tariffs on newsprint: Ministries
Remove tariffs on newsprint: Ministries JAKARTA (JP): The ministries of industry, trade and information, as well as publishers and paper producers, agreed yesterday to propose that the Ministry of Finance cut the import tariff on newsprint to zero percent.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Analysis on Kapuk given to governor
Analysis on Kapuk given to governor JAKARTA (JP): PT Mandira Permai, developer of the Pantai Indah Kapuk waterfront complex, handed over its environmental impact study on the project to Governor Surjadi Soedirdja yesterday.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Indonesia-China relations
Indonesia-China relations It was believed earlier that the Natuna Islands would become a point of friction between Indonesia and China. Both countries argued about the question of ownership over the islands and its surrounding waters, which are rich in resources, including natural gas.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Oki gets two years in jail for passport forgery
Oki gets two years in jail for passport forgery JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court sentenced yesterday Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, to two years imprisonment for being found guilty of falsifying passports and using the fake documents.Presiding Judge Dorris A.A.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
RP saving tuna for tomorrow
RP saving tuna for tomorrow Overfishing and coastal damages threaten the tuna industry in the Philippines. Johanna Son of Inter Press Service reports. SARANGANI, Philippines: Sinewy, sunburnt fishermen heave the tuna onto the sandy beaches of this southern Philippine fishing town, fresh fish blood...
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Golden trophy for sailing race winner
Golden trophy for sailing race winner JAKARTA (JP): The organizers of the Arung Samudra 1995 international sailing race are offering a golden trophy for the winner.The 40 centimeter high trophy, in the shape of a sailor, will be awarded in the tallship category in the Arung Samudra 1995 race...
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Japan seeks to curb dependence on dollar
Japan seeks to curb dependence on dollar SEATTLE, Washington (AFP): Japan is seeking to reduce its dependency on the U.S. dollar to ensure fluctuating exchange rates no longer undermine its trading position, a top Japanese banker said Tuesday.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Jakarta-Bali car rally starts
Jakarta-Bali car rally starts JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief and his wife, Mrs. Banurusman Astrosemitro, officially flagged off the second biennial police-sponsored Jakarta-Bali car race at the City Police headquarters yesterday.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
China becomes major Japanese investment site
China becomes major Japanese investment site TOKYO (AFP): China overtook Britain, the Netherlands and Australia last year to become the biggest destination for Japanese direct investment after the United States, according to the latest finance ministry data.
Thu, 08 Jun 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.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Satya Wacana faces difficult registration
Satya Wacana faces difficult registration SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): The rift-ridden Satya Wacana Christian University opened admission of new students yesterday amid disgruntled teachers' threats of continued strike.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Honda to make cheap cars
Honda to make cheap cars TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Honda Motor Crop. plans to produce lower- priced passenger cars in the Philippines and Indonesia in the company's new strategy for the Asian market, Jiji Press said yesterday.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Why not official contributions?
Why not official contributions?From Media IndonesiaExciting debates on Tapornas (national savings for sports events) are going on. This indicates that dynamism of life prevails in our society. It is our concern that we have not found an acceptable solution to the problem of raising funds to finance...
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Admirers mark 94th birthday of Sukarno
Admirers mark 94th birthday of Sukarno JAKARTA (JP): More than 400 people, mostly activists from various affiliations, from Moslem associations to nationalists, gathered at the house of Megawati Soekarnoputri to pay homage to her father, the late President Sukarno, on his birthday on Tuesday.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Suspect's whereabouts unknown
Suspect's whereabouts unknown JAKARTA (JP): City police have no clues about the whereabouts of an executive of a private firm believed to have cheated a female entrepreneur.As of yesterday, police had failed to obtain a statement from Mohammad Alzier Tabranie, president director of a private...
Wed, 07 Jun 1995
Three suspects in police death released on bail
Three suspects in police death released on bail JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta police confirmed yesterday that they released on bail late last week three of the eight suspects in their investigation into the death in March of a police officer in the Blok M shopping area.
Wed, 07 Jun 1995
Kowaveri holds conference
Kowaveri holds conference JAKARTA (JP): First Lady Tien Soeharto will officially open the national conference of the Indonesian Women Veterans Corps (Kowaveri) at the State Palace today.The four-day conference, which started on Tuesday, is discussing programs for the organization which has a...
Wed, 07 Jun 1995
3-D glasses disappointing
3-D glasses disappointing BANDUNG, West Java: Many television viewers are disappointed because the 3-D glasses they bought to enjoy comedies aired by the RCTI television station are not as good as they expected.
Wed, 07 Jun 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.
Wed, 07 Jun 1995
Singapore to launch Brent crude futures contract
Singapore to launch Brent crude futures contract SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore is set to launch the London- developed Brent crude futures contract this week, offering Asia's rapidly-growing oil market a hedging mechanism against price risks, officials said.
Wed, 07 Jun 1995
Collision spills oil into S'pore waters
Collision spills oil into S'pore waters SINGAPORE (Reuter): A collision at sea involving a bunker barge has spilled oil near Singapore's eastern coastline and authorities are working to contain it, the Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) said yesterday.
Wed, 07 Jun 1995
Cleaner industry promoted
Cleaner industry promoted JAKARTA (JP): The government, in cooperation with the United States Agency for International Development, yesterday kicked off the Indonesian Cleaner Industrial Production Program (ICIPP), a campaign to promote clean industries.
Wed, 07 Jun 1995
Church factions argue over renewed violence
Church factions argue over renewed violence JAKARTA (JP): Bickering camps in the Toba Batak Protestant Church (HKBP) traded accusations yesterday about recent violence between their supporters over the control of a community church in North Sumatra.
Wed, 07 Jun 1995
Garuda facility earns Singapore certificate
Garuda facility earns Singapore certificate JAKARTA (JP): The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore certified as airworthy yesterday the maintenance services of the state-owned airline Garuda Indonesia.
Wed, 07 Jun 1995
Accident not fate
Accident not fateFrom Media IndonesiaMany fatal accidents have occurred on the toll roads. The accidents are mostly caused by human error or a vehicle's unroadworthiness. For example, if a driver is sleepy or drunk accidents are likely to occur.
Wed, 07 Jun 1995
Seeking information
Seeking information As one of the few Portuguese citizens in Jakarta I am very interested in joining the "Portuguese-Indonesian Friendship Association" that I frequently read about in the pages of this and other newspapers.
Wed, 07 Jun 1995
New ruling on house sales to be issued soon
New ruling on house sales to be issued soon JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Housing Affairs Akbar Tandjung said yesterday that the government would soon enact regulations governing the sale of partially-constructed houses, in an effort to protect purchasers from deceitful transactions.