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Sat, 30 Sep 1995
Sand quarrying near Laki island questioned
Sand quarrying near Laki island questioned JAKARTA (JP): Councilors have expressed concern over sand dredging activities near Laki island in the Java Sea for the reclamation of part of the Ancol Timur shoreline, fearing that the activities will severely affect the island.
Sat, 30 Sep 1995
Former bank employee jailed for embezzling
Former bank employee jailed for embezzling JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court yesterday sentenced Mahdi Hadiwirya, a former employee of state-owned Exim Bank, to six years in jail for embezzling Rp 3.9 billion ($1.77 million).
Sat, 30 Sep 1995
Six officers reported dead in police aircraft crash
Six officers reported dead in police aircraft crash JAKARTA (JP): A training aircraft belonging to the National Police crashed near the small village of Sinar Gaya in Bogor, West Java, yesterday morning, killing all six police officers aboard.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Lippo profit down 62%
Lippo profit down 62% HONG KONG (AFP): Hong Kong banking, property and trading group Lippo Ltd. announced yesterday a 62 percent fall in net profits to HK$291.6 million (US$37.7 million) in the six months to June.Turnover fell 74 percent to HK$894.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Surabaya's mayor to be reprimanded
Surabaya's mayor to be reprimanded JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. said yesterday that he has ensured Surabaya's mayor will be reprimanded for threatening journalists."I called East Java Governor Basofi Sudirman this morning to ask him to rebuke the mayor of Surabaya.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Governor wants details of Manggarai project
Governor wants details of Manggarai project JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has urged the consortium developing a modern integrated terminal in Manggarai, South Jakarta, and the Ministry of Transportation to hand over the details of the project to the city administration.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Heretic sect banned
Heretic sect banned BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The city prosecutors office has issued a provisional ban against the activities of an Islamic heretic sect which has 20 followers.The ban is subject to approval from the Attorney General's Office in Jakarta, chief of the Banjarmasin prosecutor...
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Good Vibration 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 TV Series: Pushing the Limits 4:05 Student Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Cultural Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Management 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 7:00 Evening News 7:30...
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
E. Timor leader wants integration strengthened
E. Timor leader wants integration strengthened DILI, East Timor (JP): A senior East Timorese politician called on the government yesterday to improve the integration of his home province with Indonesia, economically and culturally as well as politically.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 28, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 2,250 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,925 0 118,500 Aneka...
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Lava flooding from Mt. Merapi
Lava flooding from Mt. Merapi SEMARANG, Central Java: With the coming of the rainy season, the authorities have appealed to people living on the slopes of Mt. Merapi to stay alert against the possibility of lava descending from the crater.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
National football team to play try-out matches
National football team to play try-out matches JAKARTA (JP): The national soccer team will gear up for its gold medal winning campaign in the 18th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand in December with 11 try-out matches, starting next month.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Surabaya mayor threatens reporters
Surabaya mayor threatens reporters I am writing in reference to the report published in The Jakarta Post, Sept. 28, 1995, concerning Surabaya Mayor Sunarto Sumoprawiro's statement that reporters' houses would be moved to make room for a regreening project if they wrote bad reports about East Java...
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
City weighs police proposal on traffic
City weighs police proposal on traffic JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is still studying a proposal made by city police on improving the flow of traffic in the capital.Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said on Wednesday that the proposal is still being studied because any decision concerning traffic...
Fri, 29 Sep 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 Angklung and Kolintang music entertainment, Wednesday. Notte Italiana music by Capo Dastro, Thursday.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Bangkok Summit historic for Southeast Asia
Bangkok Summit historic for Southeast Asia JAKARTA (JP): The upcoming summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Bangkok will unite the seven ASEAN leaders with their counterparts from the other three non-ASEAN countries in the region.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
E. Timorese set to leave for Portugal
E. Timorese set to leave for Portugal JAKARTA (JP): Five East Timorese asylum seekers who have been holed up at the British Embassy since Monday are likely to leave for Portugal tonight, the head of the local mission of the International Committee of the Red Cross said yesterday.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Garuda responds
Garuda responds We regret to hear the inconveniences the young lady experienced on her GA-637 flight from Denpasar to Yogyakarta on Aug. 19, 1995. Based on your description, we have looked into the situation and have taken appropriate action.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Soeharto honors former adjutants
Soeharto honors former adjutants JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has given meritorious awards to eight high-ranking military officers who once served as his adjutants. An award was also given to a police colonel who served as adjutant to First Lady Tien Soeharto.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Russia bids to join APEC
Russia bids to join APEC SEOUL (AFP): South Korea promised yesterday to support Russia's bid to join the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, officials here said.The promise was made by President Kim Young-Sam when he was asked for support for Russia's bid by visiting Russian Prime...
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Marubeni wins RI order
Marubeni wins RI order TOKYO (AFP): Major Japanese trading house Marubeni Corp. and the French telecommunication equipment giant Alcatel-Alsthom have won a two billion yen (US$20 million) contract to supply a radio- based telecom system in Sumatra, Indonesia, the Nihon Keizai newspaper reported...
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Sworn translator
Sworn translator In July 1994, a few friends and I registered for an examination to become sworn translators to be held in September and October 1994.On Sept. 26, 1994, the examination was held at the University of Indonesia's School of Letters in Depok.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Yayuk ousted in Beijing quarters
Yayuk ousted in Beijing quarters JAKARTA (JP): Top seed and defending champion Yayuk Basuki of Indonesia could not survive a wild game, crashing out of the Nokia Open quarterfinals in Beijing yesterday.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Urban sax extravaganza highlights Art Summit opening
Urban sax extravaganza highlights Art Summit openingBy C.G. Asmara JAKARTA (JP): By 7:45 p.m. last Saturday night a sizable crowd had formed in front of the planetarium, located at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Central Jakarta.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Africans nabbed for allegedly smuggling 800 grams of heroin
Africans nabbed for allegedly smuggling 800 grams of heroin JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta police arrested two foreigners over the weekend in connection with the alleged importation of some 800 grams of heroin, valued at more than Rp 400 million (US$181,181).Lt. Col. Edi Darnadi S.O.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Bogus officer arrested
Bogus officer arrested KEBUMEN, Central Java: Police have arrested a man who had been going around claiming to be an Army colonel who could fix people up with jobs in return for money.Kebumen Police Chief Lt. Col.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Use Indonesian to reach market, says Wardiman
Use Indonesian to reach market, says Wardiman JAKARTA (JP): Use Indonesian and reach a wider market, Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro said on Wednesday night."With one language your message can reach every single person," Wardiman said in another sales pitch to encourage local...
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Japan-U.S. ties vital, Manila says
Japan-U.S. ties vital, Manila says MANILA (AFP): The United States and Japan should become equal partners to counter-balance any possible Chinese expansionism into the Asia-Pacific region, a top Philippine official said yesterday.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Omni opens first hotel in downtown Jakarta
Omni opens first hotel in downtown Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Omni Hotels Asia Pacific, a subsidiary of Wharf Holding of Hong Kong, opened yesterday its first hotel in Indonesia.The four-star hotel, called the Omni Batavia Hotel, is located in the Chinatown area in West Jakarta and has a strong Dutch...
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Govt probes sources of wild rumors
Govt probes sources of wild rumors JAKARTA (JP): The government called on the public yesterday to be wary of potentially divisive rumors that could cause tension between various social groups.Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman, after leading a limited...
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Tobacco farmers going for 'green gold' rush
Tobacco farmers going for 'green gold' rushBy Prapti Widinugraheni MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Farmers in this province are conducting their annual harvest of tobacco leaves, from which the government and local administration expect revenues from various levies.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Film archives: Moving images of history and civilization
Film archives: Moving images of history and civilizationBy Ami Priyono and Lisa Hadiz JAKARTA (JP): Looking back at the pages of our history, we can find various interpretations of the country's past struggles.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Telkom sets up new joint venture
Telkom sets up new joint venture JAKARTA (JP): State-owned domestic telecommunications operator PT Telkom and four other firms agreed yesterday to form a joint venture company to provide satellite-based telecommunications services for oil industry operators.Telkom's president, Setyanto P.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
The fast lane
The fast laneFrom Media IndonesiaMotorcycles and city buses (except the limited passenger buses) must take the slow traffic lane when traveling along Jl. Thamrin and Jl. Sudirman. Sanctions will be imposed on violators.But what happens on Jl.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Man arrested over sex offense
Man arrested over sex offense JAKARTA (JP): Kemayoran police precinct arrested yesterday a man in connection with the sexual abuse of a nine-year-old girl, identified as Oct, police said.The Kemayoran police precinct said that the 32-year-old suspect had worked as a security guard at an elementary...
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Royalty fees for songs
Royalty fees for songs JAKARTA (JP): Police have warned that action will be taken against entertainment establishments which play songs without paying royalties for their use.Chief of the city police's economic crime unit, Lt. Col.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
IBM makes stock trading faster
IBM makes stock trading faster JAKARTA (JP): IBM announced yesterday it has developed a new technology that represents a significant leap forward in the speed and accuracy of one of the major analytical techniques used to support securities trading.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Merpati closes Irian route
Merpati closes Irian route JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: State-owned Merpati Nusantara Airlines has decided to temporarily close its flight service between Manokwari and Bintuni, Antara reported.Luther Woppy, head of the Rendani Airport in Manokwari, said the airline made the decision because of the poor...
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Bill would break Pertamina fuel sale monopoly
Bill would break Pertamina fuel sale monopoly JAKARTA (JP): Privately-owned refineries may soon be able to sell their products domestically, under a bill on oil and gas development soon to be submitted to the House of Representatives.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Car industry told to strive for efficiency
Car industry told to strive for efficiency JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo has told automobile producers to improve efficiency, or face being edged out under impending Southeast Asia free trade arrangements.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Stolen items
Stolen items I would like to bring to everyone's attention (especially Garuda's) what happened to a young lady flying from Sydney to Denpasar with a stopover in Denpasar. She flew, on Aug. 19, 1995, GA 899 (Sydney-Denpasar) and GA 637 (Denpasar-Yogyakarta).
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
BDNI issues FRNs worth $100 million
BDNI issues FRNs worth $100 million JAKARTA (JP): Bank Dagang Nasional Indonesia (BDNI), a publicly-listed private commercial bank, yesterday issued floating rate notes through its Cayman Islands branch to raise a loan of US$100 million.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Classical music comes to 'TOP FM'
Classical music comes to 'TOP FM' JAKARTA (JP): A new sound is coming to Jakarta, beginning on Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. on TOP FM radio (89.7), says Charles Dean Conrad, the radio's programing advisor.The music of Bach, Beethoven, Handel and other great composers will be heard each evening from 6 p.m.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
PAM Jaya to cooperate with private firms
PAM Jaya to cooperate with private firms JAKARTA (JP): The city water company, PAM Jaya, has given assurances that the firm's cooperation with private companies would not have adverse financial effects on the public.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Newsprint price to be cut by 13.7% next month
Newsprint price to be cut by 13.7% next month JAKARTA (JP): The price of newsprint will be cut by 13.7 percent for the October-December period to Rp 1,993 (88 U.S. cents) per kilogram.The decrease, which has been widely expected due to the current drop in raw material prices, was announced at the...
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
RI Moslems face critical period: Observer
RI Moslems face critical period: Observer JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Moslems are currently in a position to build a strong Islamic society, as they are enjoying improved relations with the power holders, a foreign observer says.M.H.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Aryaduta 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, 29 Sep 1995
Rise in bus fares being considered
Rise in bus fares being considered JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday that the proposal of transportation businesses that minibus fares be raised will be considered from various points of view.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Brunei withdraws from shooting c'ships
Brunei withdraws from shooting c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Following Saudi Arabia and Jordan, Brunei Darussalam yesterday officially withdrew from the eighth Asian Shooting Championships, slated to be held here between Oct. 2 and Oct. 8.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995
Highest Tower
Highest TowerFrom Media Indonesia"Fantastic!"This will be the comment expressed by Jakartans, maybe even all Indonesians, when the projected third highest tower in the world has been completed. According to the sponsors of the project, the tower will symbolize the success achieved by the New Order.