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Tue, 15 Aug 1995
In memory of Jerry Garcia
In memory of Jerry Garcia I was thinking over the weekend that the passing of Jerry Garcia should not go unobserved in Jakarta. While I make no pretense of being a Deadhead (having attended only three Grateful Dead concerts), I have spent countless hours over the last 25 years listening to the...
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Bank Indonesia to issue gold coins
Bank Indonesia to issue gold coins JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, will issue two gold coins tomorrow to commemorate 50 years of independence on the eve of the nation's anniversary.The central bank announced yesterday that the 23-carat gold coins will be issued in cooperation with...
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Reclamation of city's north coast
Reclamation of city's north coastFrom KompasMuch has been written in the media about reclamation of the Jakarta's north coast, which has a negative impact on various areas. But it is really surprising that new ideas continue to emerge and are forwarded to the President and the House of...
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Indonesia in tricky position at biodiversity talks
Indonesia in tricky position at biodiversity talks JAKARTA (JP): Hosting the Convention on Biodiversity conference will be difficult for Indonesia given the controversial issues in which the country has a great stake, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs official said yesterday.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Remove flour subsidies
Remove flour subsidies Comments on the flour business are getting sharper. This is so not only because the protected sector has not been touched by deregulation measures, but also because the disguised subsidy is so huge.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Search launched for Bouraq crash victims
Search launched for Bouraq crash victims JAKARTA (JP): Search and rescue teams began their journey yesterday to Mount Komawa in Fakfak, Irian Jaya, where a Bouraq HS 748 plane with 10 people aboard crashed last Wednesday.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Ramos visits NZ, Australia
Ramos visits NZ, Australia MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos is to leave today for Australia and New Zealand to witness the signing of business deals worth some US$750 million, the government said yesterday.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Six killed in sea mishap
Six killed in sea mishap DENPASAR, Bali: Six people drowned and seven others are missing after a passenger boat overturned in rough seas off the port of Padangbai on Sunday.The Jaya Tirta was carrying 35 people on board, five more than its maximum capacity, according to Antara.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Ministers work to form aircraft leasing company
Ministers work to form aircraft leasing company JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said yesterday that he and Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad are working on the forming of a finance company to help finance the sales of aircraft produced by state-owned PT IPTN.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Land licencing procedures meet vocal criticism
Land licencing procedures meet vocal criticism JAKARTA (JP): A number of businessmen have sharply criticized the customary procedures at city administration to secure land use licenses (SIPPT), labeling them arduous, most bureaucratic and time-consuming.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Another protest at Australian embassy
Another protest at Australian embassy JAKARTA (JP): About 20 students held a second demonstration in less than a week outside the Australian embassy yesterday, demanding an apology over a flag-burning incident in Melbourne two weeks ago.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
300 people protest Golkar's campaign
300 people protest Golkar's campaign SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Some 300 people staged a peaceful rally yesterday to protest against what they claimed to be a blatant political campaign by Golkar, the ruling political organization, in violation of the electoral laws.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Govt to maintain prudent monetary, fiscal policies
Govt to maintain prudent monetary, fiscal policies JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad pledged to maintain prudent monetary and fiscal policies to anticipate and face global economic trends.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
No foreign pressure in ET code removal: Armed Forced
No foreign pressure in ET code removal: Armed Forced JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) has denied suggestions that the government's decision to remove the notation "ET" (ex-political detainee) from the identification cards of former political prisoners had been made as a result of...
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Trains run out of carriages
Trains run out of carriages JAKARTA (JP): A large number of train commuters heading for Yogyakarta and Surakarta in Central Java and Bandung in West Java have been forced to reschedule their trip due to a shortage of executive class carriages.
Tue, 15 Aug 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, 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.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Astra profit jumps by 58.2 percent
Astra profit jumps by 58.2 percent JAKARTA (JP): Astra International, a publicly-listed group and the country's largest automotive producer, reported a 58.20 percent increase in its consolidated net-profit to Rp 181 billion (US$81 million) in the first six months ended in June from Rp 114 billion...
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 14, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,350 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,300 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,050 -50 140,500...
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Japan's government come and go ...
Japan's government come and go ... On Aug. 8 The Jakarta Post editorialized that Japan is "still trying hard to conceal from its own people numerous atrocities committed by its troops throughout Asia". With almost unbelievably bad timing, very late that same day, the newly- appointed Japanese...
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
'Washington likely to extend GSP facility for RI'
'Washington likely to extend GSP facility for RI' BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan (JP): After a four-day tour of various parts of Indonesia including East Timor, a senior U.S. congressman expressed optimism that the United States would extend its Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) facility for...
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
'Antara,' JSX sign deal
'Antara,' JSX sign deal JAKARTA (JP): The government-sponsored Antara News Agency will soon provide real-time information on stock price developments in cooperation with the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX).
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Government may review 3-digit phone numbers
Government may review 3-digit phone numbers JAKARTA (JP): A number of radio paging operators may lose their licenses on the use of three-digit telephone numbers as the government will review the facility which was provided by the domestic telecommunications operator PT Telkom.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
VIPs asked to step into ATP world doubles crisis
VIPs asked to step into ATP world doubles crisis JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian tennis association (Pelti) has asked its top brass to intervene in a crisis which is threatening the ATP Tour World Doubles championship in Indonesia.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Pardoned thief escapes from jail
Pardoned thief escapes from jail PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): A convicted thief, who was scheduled to be released on Aug. 17, seems to have gotten impatient and escaped from the Payakumbuh prison last week.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Christ statue draws crowds
Christ statue draws crowds DILI, East Timor: The huge statue of Jesus Christ in Metiaut village in eastern Dili is already drawing huge crowds daily although it has not yet been completed.Antara reported that hundreds of people are making their way down the 1,000 meter path each day in order to...
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Karawang to have industrial estate
Karawang to have industrial estate KARAWANG, West Java (JP): PT Suryacipta Swadaya is constructing a 1,000-hectare industrial estate at Teluk Jambe here, which is scheduled to start operation in May 1996."We have so far invested Rp 120 billion (US$53.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Rights body to probe Timika case
Rights body to probe Timika case JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights vowed yesterday to investigate allegations of human rights abuses on the part of authorities against villagers in Irian Jaya opposed to the activities of the giant American copper mining company PT Freeport...
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Twilite Orchestra to play at palace
Twilite Orchestra to play at palace JAKARTA (JP): The Twilite Orchestra, one of the country's best orchestras, has been invited to perform at the State Palace on Aug. 17, in conjunction with the celebrations of Indonesia's Independence Day.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Decreasing access to Anyer Beach
Decreasing access to Anyer Beach SERANG, West Java: Public access to Anyer Beach has been almost completely restricted by the construction of hotels and bungalows along the shore, according to Serang Regent Sukron Roshadi.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Paper work set government back $7.2 billion last year
Paper work set government back $7.2 billion last year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's foreign trade documents cost over US$7.2 billion in 1994, or 10 percent of the total value of the year's exports and imports of US$72.03, an advisor said yesterday.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
'Create more firms to limit monopoly'
'Create more firms to limit monopoly' JAKARTA (JP): The country needs a national consensus to restrict monopolistic practices by limiting the expansion of companies with more than 50 percent of local market share, says State Minister of Research and Technology B. J. Habibie.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Drama will not cause any unrest: Playwright
Drama will not cause any unrest: Playwright JAKARTA (JP): An expert witness, testifying in a lawsuit filed by a theater group, dismissed as groundless yesterday earlier statements by the head of a city directorate that the performance of a play which the group had planned to perform could have...
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Large firms reminded to help cooperatives
Large firms reminded to help cooperatives JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Subiakto Tjakrawerdaya warned large companies again yesterday to give a portion of their shares to cooperatives to help narrow the gap widening between large and small-business entities.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Murder suspects still at large
Murder suspects still at large JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta Police have yet to find a motive behind the brutal killing of a businessman in Koja Utara over the weekend, saying that they are still hunting for four of the six suspects.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Free amusements sought for anniversary revellers
Free amusements sought for anniversary revellers JAKARTA (JP): Assistant to City Secretary Assistant Social Welfare Soenarjudardji called on owners of amusement parks such as Ancol dream land and the Indonesian in Miniature Park to give visitors a chance to enjoy the facilities for free on Aug. 17.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Canada to open new consulate
Canada to open new consulate HANOI (AFP): Canada plans to open a consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, southern Vietnam, a spokesman for the Canadian embassy in Hanoi said yesterday.Canada's business mission in the southern economic center will be transformed into a consulate when the requisite approvals...
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Veterans address ills of society
Veterans address ills of society JAKARTA (JP): Veterans of Indonesia's independence struggle criticized yesterday monopolistic practices in the economy and what they said was a lack of political openness, as they reflected on the 50 years since the country gained its independence.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Asian bourses mostly fall
Asian bourses mostly fall HONG KONG (Reuter): The early strength of the dollar led the Tokyo stock market to a higher close yesterday, in contrast to most bourses across the rest of Asia, brokers said.Hong Kong shares were down for the eighth straight trading day, losing 82.66 points, or 0.
Tue, 15 Aug 1995
Hermawan Susanto takes U.S. Open title
Hermawan Susanto takes U.S. Open title JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Hermawan Susanto gave spectators an idea of what to expect at the 1996 Olympic Games badminton competition when he destroyed Chinese hopeful Dong Jiong for the U.S. Open title in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday.
Mon, 14 Aug 1995
Al Izhar high school officially opened
Al Izhar high school officially opened JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro inaugurated the operation of privately-run Al Izhar high school at Pondok Labu, South Jakarta, on Saturday.
Mon, 14 Aug 1995
It's always worth investing in a UPS battery pack
It's always worth investing in a UPS battery packBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Each time I have to burn the midnight oil to complete a job, the circuit breaker for my electrical power flips off at least once every hour. That's because the power that I can use at home is limited to only 2,200 watts.
Mon, 14 Aug 1995
Gender inequities await polytechnic graduates
Gender inequities await polytechnic graduates JAKARTA (JP): Many women graduating from Polytechnic Indonesia have risen up the career ladder in accordance with their academic qualifications. That's the good news. The bad news is that most will not reach the top rung.
Mon, 14 Aug 1995
Borobudur to get light show treatment
Borobudur to get light show treatment PARIS (AFP): UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has given the go-ahead for Indonesia to stage a controversial spectacle close to an ancient Buddhist temple at Borobudur, in Central Java, project officials said here Saturday.
Mon, 14 Aug 1995
Adipura award on parade
Adipura award on parade JAKARTA (JP): The Adipura environmental trophy, won this year by the West Jakarta mayoralty, has been on a touring exhibition for 56 days, touring 56 sub-districts in the mayoralty.
Mon, 14 Aug 1995
Phantom ship fraud a risk for insurers: IMB
Phantom ship fraud a risk for insurers: IMB KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Kuala Lumpur-based International Maritime Bureau (IMB) warned yesterday that so-called phantom ships were taking over from pirates as one of the biggest risks on the high seas.
Mon, 14 Aug 1995
Senior editor passes away
Senior editor passes away BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The Chief Editor of Banjarmasin Post, Yustan Azidin, died of cancer at Suaka Insan hospital on Saturday. He was 62 years old.Yustan, a renowned artist, earned the nickname Si Pauli after his humor column for the paper in the local Banjar...
Mon, 14 Aug 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Voltron 3:05 Children's Program: Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: The Crystal Maze 4:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Environment Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Foreigner Reports 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama...
Mon, 14 Aug 1995
Tight security for Sumiarsih
Tight security for Sumiarsih MALANG, East Java: Sumiarsih, one of the four convicted murderers of a marine lieutenant colonel and his family, is being closely guarded before her execution, chief of the Sukun women's prison Suhartatik said Saturday.
Mon, 14 Aug 1995
Wrong name
Wrong name Yesterday's 'INDONESIA EXPO' caption, which appeared on this page, erroneously identified the name of Texmaco's president as Sinivasan Minimaren instead of Marimutu Sinivasan. We regret the error.
Mon, 14 Aug 1995
10 km road badly damaged
10 km road badly damaged BEKASI (JP): A 10-kilometer road connecting Serang subdistrict and Cibarusah subdistrict near here is badly damaged, completely paralyzing land transportation in the area.According to several local people, the road has been neglected for about five years which is why it is...