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Sat, 16 Sep 1995
Ammunition for rebels seized
Ammunition for rebels seized MAE SOT, Thailand (Reuter): Thai police have arrested a man and confiscated a large amount of ammunition he said was intended for Karen rebels in Myanmar, police said yesterday.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
U.S. drug charges cloud Thailand's political climate
U.S. drug charges cloud Thailand's political climate BANGKOK (UPI): Thailand's foreign minister yesterday urged the United States to release evidence of alleged drug dealing by two powerful Thai politicians.The drug allegations have strained relations between the U.S.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
Keating tries to improve ties
Keating tries to improve tiesBy Ikrar Nusa Bhakti JAKARTA (JP): Prime Minister Paul Keating's wish to consolidate Australian-Indonesian relations is apparently not a seasonal dream. Since he became Australian PM four years ago, he has visited Indonesia four times. This Sunday, Sept.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
Emha uses book launch to speak up
Emha uses book launch to speak up JAKARTA (JP): Playwright and author Emha Ainun Nadjib broke his own promise not to make public speeches when he turned up at the launching of his book on Thursday night.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
PT Komatsu to float shares worth $33 million
PT Komatsu to float shares worth $33 million JAKARTA (JP): PT Komatsu Indonesia, a Japanese-Indonesian joint venture producing heavy equipment, announced yesterday it will float shares worth about Rp 75 billion (US$33 million) on the capital market here next month to finance its expansion plan.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
Garten to visit Asia
Garten to visit Asia MANILA (AFP): A top U.S. official will visit the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore on a tour aimed at exploring potential applications of Washington's "Big Emerging Markets (BEM) strategy," the U.S. embassy said yesterday.U.S.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
Banurusman calls for restraint in attack aftermath
Banurusman calls for restraint in attack aftermath JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman asked for public restraint yesterday after the four lawyers defending the suspects in the Acan robbery and rape case were attacked last week.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
Operation against truant civil servants goes on
Operation against truant civil servants goes on JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will continue intensifying its operation against truant civil servants in a bid to improve discipline.Head of the City Public Order Office Yusuf Wahab said yesterday that the operation is being held in response to...
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
Anti-polio campaign successful: Minister
Anti-polio campaign successful: Minister JAKARTA (JP): More than 90 percent of the 21.8 million children under five were vaccinated in the first two days of the mass immunization campaign against polio, and the government has two actors to thank for this success.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
Drastic surgery
Drastic surgery I'd like to thank Mr. Graeme St. John for his recent hilarious letter regarding what he must see as "gobblygook" or "technospeak" whenever computer nerds get together.However, he raises a good point which I would like to address and that is the editing that takes place on many...
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
Cilacap villagers claim intimidation
Cilacap villagers claim intimidation CILACAP, Central Java: Residents of three villages who filed complaints with the regent and the regency legislative council over polluting factories say they have been intimidated by local officials.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
Keating to meet Soeharto in Bali over APEC, ties
Keating to meet Soeharto in Bali over APEC, ties JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto and Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating are scheduled to meet in Bali tomorrow, against a backdrop of strained relations between Indonesia and its southern neighbor.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Force Five Danguard Ace 3:05 Sports 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 Dian Rana 8:05 TV Drama: Hati Yang Mendua 9:00 World News 9:30 Music: Gita Persada 10:30 Film 10:55...
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
RI female beach spikers sure to attend Olympics
RI female beach spikers sure to attend Olympics JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's pair of Eta and Timmy look certain to beat the Czechs on the second day of the main draw of the Women's World Beach Volleyball Championship's seven leg at Kuta Beach, Bali, today.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
Susi and Alan on course for another Olympic engagement
Susi and Alan on course for another Olympic engagement JAKARTA (JP): Susi Susanti and Alan Budikusuma strolled to convincing wins in their final group matches at the World Cup badminton championships here yesterday, paving their way to another Olympic engagement.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
Beijing talks end in 'consensus'
Beijing talks end in 'consensus'By Santi WE Soekanto BEIJING (JP): The Fourth World Conference on Women adopted yesterday the Platform for Action, a document whose draft was plagued by reservations from various quarters, particularly over the issue of sexual rights.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
3.5 million disabled to have jobs by 2002
3.5 million disabled to have jobs by 2002 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia hopes to provide 60 percent its disabled people with equal opportunity to employment by 2002.Susilo Soepeno, director general for social rehabilitation of the ministry of social services, said yesterday that by the year 2002 about 3.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
New battalion commander
New battalion commander JAKARTA (JP): City Military chief Maj. Gen. Wiranto installed Maj. Hari Krisnomo as the new commander of the Bekasi-based Field Artillery Battalion 7/105 on Thursday.Hari Krisnomo, previously chief of staff of the Kerawang Military District in West Java, replaced Lt. Col.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
Ansor elects new chairman
Ansor elects new chairman JAKARTA (JP): Ansor, a youth organization under Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), has elected a new chairman who is regarded as more neutral than his predecessor Slamet Effendy Yusuf.M. Iqbal Assegaf, considered a dark horse among the contenders for the post, was elected on the...
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
Almost $457,000 from ITTO for RI forestry project
Almost $457,000 from ITTO for RI forestry project JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia received a grant yesterday worth US$456,989 from the Japanese-based International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) to assess the state of some of the country's tropical rain forests.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
Sumitomo, Hopewell tie up
Sumitomo, Hopewell tie up TOKYO (Reuter): Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp said it will tie up with Hong Kong's Hopewell Holdings Ltd group in a US$1.8 billion project to build an electric power plant in Indonesia.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
Wang Junxia will join Asian meet
Wang Junxia will join Asian meet JAKARTA (JP): Women's 10,000 meter world record holder Wang Junxia is expected to arrive today, bringing with her a pack of all-conquering Chinese athletes, who are out to stretch their supremacy in the 11th Asian Track and Field Championships.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
Acehnese celebrate 'maulid' in unique way
Acehnese celebrate 'maulid' in unique wayBy Lila Fitri Aly JAKARTA (JP): In Aceh, customs and religion are inseparable. Islamic teachings are reflected in Acehnese tradition and are the guidelines for the Acehnese society.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
RSCM offers free of charge HIV screening
RSCM offers free of charge HIV screening JAKARTA (JP): The Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) in Central Jakarta will be offering free testing for HIV from Sept. 25 to Dec. 4."We have free tests every Monday to commemorate International AIDS Day (Dec.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
New chance for Asian soccer
New chance for Asian soccer HONG KONG (AFP): Japan and South Korea kick off an important stage of their campaigns to stage the 2002 World Cup when Asia's premier club competition over the next few days.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
RI, S'pore to hold joint expo
RI, S'pore to hold joint expo JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Singapore will hold a joint exhibition from Sept. 21 to Sept. 27 at the Singapore International Exhibition and Convention Center, Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo said yesterday."This event, which will cost US$1.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
Scientists want certification agency
Scientists want certification agency SERPONG, West Java (JP): Scientists ended their five-day meeting here yesterday, calling for the establishment of an independent certification body to earn the world's trust in local products.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
Singapore vows to phase out CFCs
Singapore vows to phase out CFCs SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore, which aims to become a model green city by the turn of the century, pledged yesterday to phase out ozone-depleting chloroflourocarbons (CFCs) by 1996.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
Churches
Churches * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.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.
Sat, 16 Sep 1995
Government sticks to transportation tariffs
Government sticks to transportation tariffs JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that the government will continue controlling transportation tariffs even though many private firms participate in the transportation industry.
Fri, 15 Sep 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 14, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,850 -100 4,000 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,850 0 310,000...
Fri, 15 Sep 1995
Omega will be official sponsor of Asian PGA
Omega will be official sponsor of Asian PGA KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Swiss watch-manufacturing giant Omega will become the official sponsor of the inaugural Asian PGA Tour in a deal said to be worth several million dollars, the regional golfing body said yesterday.
Fri, 15 Sep 1995
Dili riots stem from social injustices: Bishop
Dili riots stem from social injustices: Bishop JAKARTA (JP): East Timor Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo says last week's flurry of religious and ethnic violence were only the tip of the iceberg and that the locals' frustrations stem from numerous social injustices.
Fri, 15 Sep 1995
National discipline drive
National discipline driveFrom Suara PembaruanThe national discipline movement has been going on for quite some time. But we still witness regulations being violated regularly.For example, many drivers do not pay attention to traffic signs.
Fri, 15 Sep 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Good Vibration 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Student Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Drama 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Cultural Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 You Should Know 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Music:...
Fri, 15 Sep 1995
LSMs self-reliant?
LSMs self-reliant? It would not be an exaggeration to say that local LSMs (NGOs) in Indonesia are mushrooming. This is because many people are not satisfied with the results of rapid national development, which has brought unexpected problems.
Fri, 15 Sep 1995
National Games costs organizers Rp 23.5b
National Games costs organizers Rp 23.5b JAKARTA (JP): The National Games (PON) next year will cost the organizers Rp 23.5 billion (US$10.68 million), nearly Rp 5 billion higher than the budget or the previous sporting meet in 1993.
Fri, 15 Sep 1995
Bangka residents take protest to DPR
Bangka residents take protest to DPR JAKARTA (JP): About 1,000 farm families on Bangka Island, southern Sumatra, are struggling to regain their land that they claim has been grabbed by a palm oil plantation company.
Fri, 15 Sep 1995
More blood donors needed
More blood donors neededFrom Pikiran RakyatPeople are aware that accidents happen because of our own carelessness or others' negligence. In many accidents, loss of blood is inevitable. So the role of the Indonesian Red Cross is vital.Blood donors are mostly from the middle or lower classes.
Fri, 15 Sep 1995
State forestry firms reap Rp 207.2 billion in profits
State forestry firms reap Rp 207.2 billion in profits JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo announced yesterday that before-tax profits of state-owned forestry companies surged last year and are continuing to soar this year.
Fri, 15 Sep 1995
Sumitomo to make tires
Sumitomo to make tires TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. said yesterday it had established a joint venture with an Indonesian firm and two other Japanese companies to make and market tires and golf balls in Indonesia.
Fri, 15 Sep 1995
Wang will lead Chinese athletic team
Wang will lead Chinese athletic team BEIJING (AFP): Wang Junxia, one-time star of Ma Junren's army of runners, leads a Chinese team of 48 to next week's 11th Asian Athletics Championships in Jakarta."We are going to try and prove we are still the best in Asia," said Chinese Athletics Association...
Fri, 15 Sep 1995
PDI House members visit Koja
PDI House members visit Koja JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Democratic Party members of the House of Representatives said yesterday that they would help Koja Utara residents get appropriate compensation.The four PDI faction members, Sabam Sirait, BN Marbun, Marwan Adam and Sunaryo visited Koja Utara,...
Fri, 15 Sep 1995
Myanmar minister visits W. Java
Myanmar minister visits W. Java BANDUNG, West Java: Myanmar's Minister of Cattle Breeding and Farming Brig. Gen. Maung Maung paid a courtesy call on Vice Governor Sampurna here yesterday.Sampurna briefed Maung, who is on a three-day visit to the province, on the development of West Java, especially...
Fri, 15 Sep 1995
Sarwono wants better environmental reporting
Sarwono wants better environmental reporting JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja yesterday called on Southeast Asian journalists to strengthen their reporting about the environment by going beyond simply looking at cases.
Fri, 15 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.
Fri, 15 Sep 1995
Union wants Social Security Law enforced
Union wants Social Security Law enforced JAKARTA (JP): The All-Indonesia Workers' Union urged the government yesterday to enforce a 1992 law requiring companies to enroll their workers in a state-owned social security program, saying that firms have already had three years of grace.
Fri, 15 Sep 1995
U.S.'s Odyssey plans alliance in Indonesia
U.S.'s Odyssey plans alliance in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Odyssey Telecommunications International Inc., a satellite telecommunications company set up by TRW of the United States and Teleglobe of Canada, is seeking a partner in Indonesia with which to operate a global telecommunications system.
Fri, 15 Sep 1995
Platform for Action supports press freedom
Platform for Action supports press freedom BEIJING (JP): Women journalists are hopeful that the Platform for Action to be adopted by the United Nations' Fourth World Conference on Women today will help them in their efforts to achieve and preserve freedom of expression.
Fri, 15 Sep 1995
New firm to produce peroxides
New firm to produce peroxides JAKARTA (JP): Sinar Mas Group, through its holding company PT Sinar Mas Tunggal, has established a new joint venture company with NOF Corporation and Marubeni Corporation, both of Japan, for the production and sale of organic peroxides in Indonesia.