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Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Tower waste of money
Tower waste of money "Your Letters" of Sept. 18, 1995 touched on three matters of great importance -- traffic problems, air pollution and one other. On the first two I have contributed a number of letters over the years, but since their message never reaches the powers that be, it seems pointless...
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Ansett plans Sydney-Jakarta flight
Ansett plans Sydney-Jakarta flight JAKARTA (JP): Ansett Australia had applied for permission to fly to Jakarta four times a week as a part of its international expansion program, an executive said yesterday.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Tambang Timah plans greater efficiency
Tambang Timah plans greater efficiency LONDON (Reuter): Indonesian state-owned tin miner PT Tambang Timah plans to continue to drive production costs lower to maximize profitability, company officials said.Production costs currently stand at around $4,310 a ton.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Horrible Honchos 3:05 Music 3:30 TV Series: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 Sports 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 7:30 TV Drama 8:05...
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
The problem of inequity
The problem of inequity It was interesting to hear one observer, Juwono Sudarsono, offer the view that inequities will continue to exist in Indonesia for the coming 10 to 15 years. If that estimate is correct, it would mean that at least one more decade is needed to attain social justice for all.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
'Don't be afraid to report crime'
'Don't be afraid to report crime' JAKARTA (JP): City Military commander Maj. Gen. Wiranto encouraged the public yesterday to actively take part in maintaining security and order in the city."Don't be afraid to report crime or ask for help from the community security men, grouped in Mitra Babinsa,...
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
School buildings in poor condition
School buildings in poor condition JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of state elementary schools in Bogor are in very poor condition and are badly in need of renovation."The ceilings of a number of buildings have to be supported by bamboo poles.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Who's the prettiest?
Who's the prettiest? PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Muara Teweh, the capital of the Barito Utara regency, has been named the "prettiest" town in Central Kalimantan.Muara Teweh was chosen particularly because of the way it has managed the city's landscape and gardens, Titik Sundari, the chief...
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Ramos wants trials sped up
Ramos wants trials sped up MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos has asked the Supreme Court to speed up trials and sentencing to deter criminals, the presidential palace said yesterday."Early resolution of these cases, especially those involving death sentences, will show to our people...
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
King orders more measures as Thai floods kill 100
King orders more measures as Thai floods kill 100 BANGKOK (Reuter): Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej has called for additional measures to prevent flooding in Bangkok, including the clearing of derelict canals and the installation of pumps to drain floodwaters to the sea.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Germans fall into ravine
Germans fall into ravine PROBOLINGGO, East Java: A German couple fell into a ravine during a hiking trip at Pusung Cilik hill in the Mt. Bromo vicinity near here, Antara reported yesterday.Rescue workers found both Patrick Vosberg, 27 years old, and his wife, who was not identified by the news...
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Housing experts' meeting
Housing experts' meeting JAKARTA (JP): The East Asian Regional Organization for Planning and Housing is scheduled to hold its 28th executive committee meeting and a seminar to discuss integrated urban infrastructure and planning strategy tomorrow.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Sex workers and AIDS
Sex workers and AIDS Out of the third International Conference on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific in Chiang Mai, Thailand, has come a piece of news that deserves our attention. As has been reported, sex workers and support groups from 20 counties in this region, including Indonesia, agreed in a side...
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Koja residents demand meeting with governor
Koja residents demand meeting with governor JAKARTA (JP): Koja Utara residents said yesterday that they were waiting to meet with Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirja, to explain the whole situation regarding their land dispute, a resident said.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Elektrindo unveils new digital exchange
Elektrindo unveils new digital exchange JAKARTA (JP): PT Elektrindo Nusantara, a telecommunications equipment firm affiliated with the Bimantara Group, introduced yesterday a prototype of its new digital telephone exchange with a nominal capacity of 5,000 lines.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
'Economy still not efficient'
'Economy still not efficient' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's most senior economist Sumitro Djojohadikusumo reaffirmed last night the urgent need to reduce the incremental capital output ratio and the dependency ratio in order to raise the international competitiveness of the Indonesian economy.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Administration to renovate school buildings
Administration to renovate school buildings JAKARTA (JP): The City Administration will renovate five state school buildings and one subdistrict office building, all of which are owned by the city.The buildings to be renovated are junior high school SMP Negeri 138 on Jl.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Sanitation office looks into missing funds
Sanitation office looks into missing funds JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor has urged the municipal sanitation office to review its system of collecting fees from residents for garbage removal services.Helmy A.R.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
U.S. wants Asia-Pacific to make 'downpayment'
U.S. wants Asia-Pacific to make 'downpayment' KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The United States called on Asia Pacific nations yesterday to make a "downpayment" on their commitment to trade liberalization at a trade summit in Japan later this year.U.S.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Pinatubo residents urged to leave
Pinatubo residents urged to leave MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos yesterday called on thousands of residents in low-lying areas near Pinatubo volcano to leave, to escape the frequent mudflows and ease the pressure on rescue and relief efforts.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Highest tower
Highest tower The plan to build the world's third largest tower in Kemayoran at a cost US$400 million (Rp 900 billion) is amazing. It is amazing to think about what could actually be done with the money to help this nation. I personally disagree with this extravagant idea.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
19 held over campus riot
19 held over campus riot SALATIGA, Central Java: Police were holding 19 students for questioning yesterday after a violent riot at Satya Wacana Christian University on Monday.Outside the precinct, about 100 students and lecturers staged a sit-in in solidarity with their colleagues inside.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
S. Korea and Indonesia vow better trade, investment ties
S. Korea and Indonesia vow better trade, investment ties JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian and South Korean chambers of commerce and industry agreed yesterday to improve bilateral economic relations in trade and investment activities.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Accord on statistic information signed
Accord on statistic information signed JAKARTA (JP): The Australian Bureau of Statistics yesterday agreed to help modernize and expand the data system of Indonesia's Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) and to exchange data which will be provided for governments and companies.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Beddu seeks to close flour industry debate
Beddu seeks to close flour industry debate JAKARTA (JP): National Logistics Agency Chairman Beddu Amang, in a bid to end public debate over government subsidies to the flour industry, insisted yesterday that flour prices in Indonesia are the lowest in the region.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Police to discuss student brawls
Police to discuss student brawls JAKARTA (JP): Police are holding a meeting today to discuss the question of how to handle student brawls, which are reported to be getting worse.The meeting is being held at National Police Headquarters in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta.Chief of Jakarta Police, Maj.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Governor defends private developers on reclamation
Governor defends private developers on reclamation JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja yesterday defended the reclamation works being conducted by private developers along the shoreline in North Jakarta in spite of the absence of a decree on reclamation activities.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Govt's oil profits estimated to reach $187.6 million
Govt's oil profits estimated to reach $187.6 million JAKARTA (JP): Acting Minister of Mines and Energy Moerdiono said yesterday the government's net profits from domestic oil sales in the first semester of the current 1995-96 fiscal year are estimated to reach Rp 412.9 billion (US$187.6 million).
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Do all you can to save Sarah, Ramos orders
Do all you can to save Sarah, Ramos orders MANILA (Reuter): President Fidel Ramos is sending a high-level mission to the United Arab Emirates with orders "to do all you can to save" a 16-year-old Filipina maid from execution, officials said yesterday.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
City police has new hotel
City police has new hotel JAKARTA (JP): Chief of Jakarta Police Maj. Gen. Dibyo Widodo opened yesterday a three-star hotel in Ciloto, which belongs to the Jakarta City Police cooperative.Dibyo said the hotel, which was built at a cost of more than Rp 1 billion, was a joint-venture between the...
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Quake jolts Kupang
Quake jolts Kupang KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the open-ended Richter scale rocked the city early on Tuesday.There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Arts festival at Prambanan
Arts festival at Prambanan YOGYAKARTA: The second Prambanan-Boko Festival of traditional arts will open at a tourist park near the Prambanan temple tomorrow. It will last until Oct. 8.The festival aims to promote traditional culture in the region, said Yuwono Sri Suwito, manager of the Prambanan...
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Defense lawyers fear safety, revoke lawsuit in rape case
Defense lawyers fear safety, revoke lawsuit in rape case JAKARTA (JP): The defense lawyers of three suspects in the Acan robbery and rape case revoked their lawsuit against the Bekasi police yesterday, on the grounds that the authorities have failed to guarantee their security.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Armed Forces will organize seven-day military exhibition
Armed Forces will organize seven-day military exhibition JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) will hold a week-long military exhibition at the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, from Sept. 22 to Sept. 28.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Chinatrust plans RI bank
Chinatrust plans RI bank TAIPEI (Reuter): Chinatrust Commercial Bank , Taiwan's largest private bank, plans to set up joint-venture banks in Indonesia and the Philippines later this year, a company spokeswoman said.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Preaching economists
Preaching economists Interestingly, amid mounting public controversy over widening inequality and the allegedly high prevalence of malfeasance and other irregularities that accompany our robust economic growth, noted Indonesian economists have increasingly been preaching the value of conscience,...
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Indonesia, U.S. plan high-level military talks
Indonesia, U.S. plan high-level military talks JAKARTA (JP): High-ranking officers of the Indonesian and United States armed forces will meet in Honolulu, Hawaii, in November for what is hoped to be the start of regular military talks between the two countries.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Haze from fires returns to S'pore
Haze from fires returns to S'pore SINGAPORE (AFP): Thick gray haze believed to be from forest fires in Indonesia descended upon parts of Singapore yesterday, cutting visibility and triggering public concern about possible health repercussions.
Wed, 20 Sep 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.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Focusing on Asian business
Focusing on Asian businessBy Mohammad Sadli MELBOURNE (JP): Attending a big conference in Melbourne focusing on the prospects of doing business in Asia, one enters a different atmosphere. The conference was dominated by Australians first of all, then Europeans and Americans, while from Japan there...
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Drug case hits China early in Asian meet
Drug case hits China early in Asian meet JAKARTA (JP): A new doping scandal marred defending champion China's prelude to the 11th Asian Track and Field Championships here yesterday, but a Chinese official said that his team will easily pass the drug tests.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Garin's film goes to Tokyo
Garin's film goes to Tokyo JAKARTA (JP): Young director Garin Nugroho's third feature film Bulan Tertusuk Ilalang (...And the Moon Dances) will take part in the International Competition Forum of the 8th Tokyo International Film Festival which opens on Friday.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Sex workers and activists establish AIDS network
Sex workers and activists establish AIDS networkBy T. Sima Gunawan CHIANG MAI (JP): Sex workers and support groups in the Asia Pacific region have formed a network to respond to the widespread allegations that prostitutes are spreading the Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), it was...
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Women's role
Women's role In Beijing, China, where the Fourth World Conference on Women took place, women from every part of the world struggled to improve the condition of women all over the world by drafting the Beijing Declaration as well as the Platform of Actions.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Japan firms seek partners
Japan firms seek partners JAKARTA (JP): A group of 40 Japanese businessmen representing 27 small and medium firms met with their Indonesian counterparts here yesterday to look for potential partners in investment projects.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Australian boat under repair
Australian boat under repair PEKALONGAN, Central Java: An Australian boat called the Freelance, which ran aground near here last week, is still undergoing minor repairs.Pekalongan Seaport Administrator Oeloenggono said the ship ran aground on the Pasirsari coast after developing engine trouble...
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Bob Hasan retains his grip on AAAA
Bob Hasan retains his grip on AAAA JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian timber tycoon Mohammad "Bob" Hasan found no aspirants to the crown yesterday and retained his presidency of the Asia Amateur Athletic Association congress, vowing to raise sporting standards in the continent.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Protesters camp near council house
Protesters camp near council house MEDAN, North Sumatra: Dozens of people fighting against the appropriation of their land in the city have been camping outside the building housing the provincial legislature, demanding that councilors intervene.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Bank Servitia raises loans worth $11 million
Bank Servitia raises loans worth $11 million JAKARTA (JP): Bank Umum Servitia, a foreign exchange bank established in 1967, signed an agreement yesterday on the issuance of its floating rate notes worth US$11 million.
Wed, 20 Sep 1995
Sign watching a 'delisius' new pastime
Sign watching a 'delisius' new pastime JAKARTA (JP): Driving along Jakarta's main streets nowadays can be appealing, especially to a linguist. The new city regulation demanding that billboards and other signs carry only Indonesian words has resulted in a new pastime: sign watching.