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Sat, 03 Jun 1995
Two soldiers go on trial
Two soldiers go on trial DENPASAR, Bali: The military tribunal has charged two soldiers with deviating from a standard military operation, which led to the murder of six people in Liquisa, East Timor, on Jan. 12.The defendants, First Lt.
Sat, 03 Jun 1995
Porodisa to set up cement plant in E. Kalimantan
Porodisa to set up cement plant in E. Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): PT Porodisa Semen Indonesia will soon set up a cement factory with an annual production capacity of one million tons in East Kalimantan, a company executive said yesterday.
Sat, 03 Jun 1995
Alatas says E. Timor dialog 'non-political'
Alatas says E. Timor dialog 'non-political' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas warned yesterday that any attempt to discuss a political solution to the East Timor problem at the reconciliation dialog opening this weekend in Austria would fail.
Sat, 03 Jun 1995
Dutch government agrees to retrieve plastic waste
Dutch government agrees to retrieve plastic waste JAKARTA (JP): The government of the Netherlands has agreed to reexport 75 containers of imported plastic waste from Indonesia before an Aug. 1 deadline.
Sat, 03 Jun 1995
Plan to abolish bemo gets strong response
Plan to abolish bemo gets strong response JAKARTA (JP): Representatives of owners of bemo (three-wheeled public vehicles) in East Jakarta strongly opposed yesterday the city administration's plan to phase out the vehicles.
Sat, 03 Jun 1995
Environment Day activities
Environment Day activities JAKARTA (JP): Activities to mark World Environment Day on June 14 in the city will be centered on Kelapa Island in the Seribu Island chain, an official said on Thursday."The activities will include fishing and the planting of a number different species of trees, including...
Sat, 03 Jun 1995
Honorary doctoral degree
Honorary doctoral degree With reference to the report published in The Jakarta Post on May 9, 1995, entitled Two strategies suggested for development we would like to make some corrections concerning Minister Ginandjar Kartasasmita.
Sat, 03 Jun 1995
China test warning to regional security
China test warning to regional securityBy Harvey Stockwin HONG KONG (JP): China appears to have successfully tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) which is mobile, and uses solid rather than liquid fuel as a propellant.
Sat, 03 Jun 1995
Police foil turtle poaching
Police foil turtle poaching SORONG, Irian Jaya: Authorities have impounded a ship, belonging to a private company, and 13 people on board, on charges of poaching endangered turtles.Chief of the Sorong office of natural resource conservation, G.
Sat, 03 Jun 1995
Firms may lose licenses
Firms may lose licenses JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo yesterday announced how factories could lose their licenses."The license of any industrial company can be revoked when it expands its factory without giving notice to my office or moves without written consent," Tunky said.
Sat, 03 Jun 1995
Official denies Palm Estate running illegally
Official denies Palm Estate running illegally JAKARTA (JP): Head of the City Development and Supervision Office Suharto Prodjowijono denied yesterday reports that luxury houses at the Palm Estate complex in East Jakarta were built illegally.
Sat, 03 Jun 1995
General resigns over Manila execution row
General resigns over Manila execution row MANILA (Reuter): A controversial Philippine police general in charge of a presidential anti-crime task force said yesterday he would quit his job over accusations that police killed 11 suspected bank robbers in cold blood.Gen.
Sat, 03 Jun 1995
Supervising development
Supervising development The local adage that certain people can see a bacteria across the sea more clearly than they can see an elephant standing right before their eyes aptly depicts a reality Jakartans have lived with for some time.
Sat, 03 Jun 1995
East Timor dialog
East Timor dialog There are some interesting points related to the East Timor dialog scheduled to take place today in Vienna.First, Indonesian Ambassador for Rumania Mario Viegas Carrascalao's rejection of a UN invitation to attend the dialog illustrates his steadfast stance and integrity on the...
Sat, 03 Jun 1995
Australia, RI share common vision
Australia, RI share common vision JAKARTA (JP): Despite different cultural backgrounds, Indonesia and Australia share a common vision on which to build their relations, State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said yesterday.
Sat, 03 Jun 1995
Experts to discuss remote sensing system
Experts to discuss remote sensing system JAKARTA (JP): About 75 experts from Europe and Indonesia will exchange ideas on the application of remote sensing technology in a conference, to take place from June 6 to June 8.
Sat, 03 Jun 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 2, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,200 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,300 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 7,000 Andayani Megah 2,800 75 326,500 Aneka...
Sat, 03 Jun 1995
Top political prisoners seek clemency
Top political prisoners seek clemency JAKARTA (JP): Three political prisoners, two of them serving life terms and another on death row, have formally applied for "special" clemency from President Soeharto to take advantage of the spirit of reconciliation now being encouraged as part of Indonesia's...
Sat, 03 Jun 1995
Intellectuals concerned by political erosion
Intellectuals concerned by political erosion SEMARANG (JP): Two prominent intellectuals expressed their dismay over the erosion of nationalism among the Indonesian political elite.Emha Ainun Nadjib and Karkono Martokusumo said during a seminar that there is a growing tendency for politicians from...
Sat, 03 Jun 1995
Attorney General Singgih frees waste paper imports
Attorney General Singgih frees waste paper imports JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih has freed the importation of waste paper to reduce the production cost of newsprint, Industry Minister Tunky Ariwibowo confirmed yesterday.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Students reject Tapornas plan
Students reject Tapornas plan SEMARANG, Central Java: One hundred students from various local universities demonstrated at the city council office yesterday to reject the government's plan to introduce Tapornas, or the national savings plan for sports' promotion.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
E. Jakarta mayor to stop services to Palm Estate
E. Jakarta mayor to stop services to Palm Estate JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta Mayor Sudarsono threatened yesterday to refuse to process documents for the developer of the Palm Estate housing complex if the developer fails to show his office a building permit for the estate.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday. Poolside- BBQ Night with Hawaiian Band, Wednesday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Kabuto 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:00 School Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Youth Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Family Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Music...
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Investment rises in RP
Investment rises in RP MANILA (AFP): Foreign portfolio money is returning to the Philippines after the global aftershocks of the Mexican currency crisis, the Central Bank said yesterday.Central Bank Governor Gabriel Singson said investment managers plowed a net US$125 million through six major...
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Indonesia should stop monopoly: Hartarto
Indonesia should stop monopoly: Hartarto JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should start dismantling monopolistic and oligopolistic practices to make its economy healthier, Coordinating Minister for Industry and Trade Hartarto said yesterday.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Govt to cut graft to attract Japan investment
Govt to cut graft to attract Japan investment JAKARTA (JP): An American academic has said that the Indonesian government needs to reduce both corruption and bureaucratic red tape in order to create a "long term investment climate" attractive to Japanese industries seeking to relocate to the region.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
The newsprint shortage
The newsprint shortage The increase in the prices of wood pulp and paper actually started early last year after five years of down cycle. But industrial users in Indonesia were not awakened to the real magnitude of the trend until early this year.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Center for Japanese studies
Center for Japanese studies JAKARTA (JP): The Center for Japanese Studies is scheduled to be inaugurated today at the Depok campus of the University of Indonesia, according to the Japanese embassy.The inauguration ceremony will be attended by Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro,...
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Three die in poll violence
Three die in poll violence ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (Reuter): Three people died and 18 others were wounded in a mortar duel between followers of two Moslem politicians battling in gubernatorial elections in the southern Philippines, the military said yesterday.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Filipino foreign minister begins three-day visit
Filipino foreign minister begins three-day visit JAKARTA (JP): The Philippines' new Foreign Secretary Domingo Siazon is scheduled to begin a three-day introductory visit to Indonesia today.Siazon will meet with Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas at his office on Jl.
Fri, 02 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.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
IT market to develop rapidly
IT market to develop rapidly SINGAPORE (AFP): The information technology (IT) market in Southeast Asia's booming economies is expected to grow at a blistering 26.3 percent over the next four years, according to an independent study released here yesterday.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Seminar on agri-business planned
Seminar on agri-business planned JAKARTA (JP): A seminar and exhibition on agriculture and agribusiness advanced technology, with a special focus on potatoes and poultry, will be held on June 5 to June 9 to promote Indonesian-Dutch economic cooperation.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
House Speaker inaugurates new legislators
House Speaker inaugurates new legislators JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Wahono reasserted yesterday the supervisory role of the legislative body, saying that no government policies should be made without its support.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Civil servants'salaries
Civil servants'salariesFrom Media IndonesiaI learned with dismay that, according to Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono, the government can not pay civil servants well. Meanwhile many civil servants can afford an affluent life.In my opinion, civil servants can be categorized as follows:1.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Oil prices likely to fall if OPEC not unified: Expert
Oil prices likely to fall if OPEC not unified: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Subroto, a former secretary-general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), warned yesterday that oil prices may erode if OPEC fails to prevent Gabon from quitting the organization.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Batik plant refuses to relocate
Batik plant refuses to relocate JAKARTA (JP): One of the remaining ten batik factories located in Karet Kuningan, Karet Semanggi and Kuningan Barat, South Jakarta, has strongly rejected the city administration's relocation plan, an official of the City Industry Office said yesterday.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Real men don't...
Real men don't... I was astonished by Sawrey-Cookson's letter (March 23, 1995), which manifests a lack of respect towards the country which hosts us.It's inadmissible that Sawrey-Cookson, because of his "impelling needs" for information about rugby, passes disrespectful judgment on Indonesian...
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Myanmar's top leader here soon for four-day visit
Myanmar's top leader here soon for four-day visit JAKARTA (JP): One of Myanmar's top leaders, Gen. Than Shwe, is scheduled to start a state visit to Indonesia on Monday as the guest of President Soeharto.Gen.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Panin director questioned in a case of kidnapping
Panin director questioned in a case of kidnapping JAKARTA (JP): City Police questioned Panin Bank director Roestian Syamsuddin yesterday in connection with the bank's loan to Sulaiman Ramli, alias Han, who claims to have been kidnapped and beaten by a group of people believed to be debt collectors.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Singgih appoints top crime fighter
Singgih appoints top crime fighter JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih appointed yesterday Yunan Sawidji as his deputy responsible for handling corruption, treason and other "special crimes".Yunan rose to prominence in 1981 when he led an investigation into irregularities in the procurement by...
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 1, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,200 -450 5,000 AHAP Insurance 3,300 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,725 200 905,000 Aneka...
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Echoes of a distant airlift (2)
Echoes of a distant airlift (2) The world's first great airlift first entwined the United States in a complex triangular relationship with the Chinese communists and the Chinese Nationalists which still causes complications today.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
PDI chief may visit East Java
PDI chief may visit East Java JAKARTA: East Java Police Chief Maj. Gen. Roesmanhadi assured Megawati Soekarnoputri, who chairs the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), that she may meet with the party cadre in the province any time she wants.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Japan too slow in realizing APEC vision
Japan too slow in realizing APEC vision JAKARTA (JP): Singaporean Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong has criticized Japan for not going "full steam" in preparing a blueprint to follow up on last year's Bogor Declaration of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Islam fundamentalism
Islam fundamentalism Former minister of religious affairs Munawir Sjadzali said recently that Moslems in Southeast Asia do not support Islam fundamentalism.Moslems in Indonesia and Malaysia, in particular, he said, are satisfied with their social and political standing since they are the...
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Inco gets equity injection
Inco gets equity injection JAKARTA (JP): Parent companies of the listed PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco) would inject an equity investment of US$2 billion for its nickel mining in southern Sulawesi.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Gus Dur questions motive behind nationalism drive
Gus Dur questions motive behind nationalism drive JAKARTA (JP): Vocal Moslem leader Abdurrahman Wahid yesterday said the current official drive to fire up people's nationalist sentiments was being engineered to serve the interests of those in power.
Fri, 02 Jun 1995
Banned books allowed for limited use
Banned books allowed for limited use JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih said yesterday that universities may use, for research and scientific purposes, books that the government has banned."Books that the government has banned can be used by academics for research and scientific purposes in...