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Tue, 05 Sep 1995
Mandala Pratama asked to fix barter proposal
Mandala Pratama asked to fix barter proposal JAKARTA (JP): City administration has asked PT Mandala Pratama Permai to correct its incomplete proposal for a change of the regional development planning of the City Police headquarters' site, an official said yesterday.
Tue, 05 Sep 1995
Ministers to discuss tariff-free market
Ministers to discuss tariff-free market SINGAPORE (AFP): Economic ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gather in Brunei this week to discuss how to drive regional trade faster towards a tariff-free common market.
Tue, 05 Sep 1995
Great River, workers settle wage dispute
Great River, workers settle wage dispute JAKARTA (JP): PT Great River Industries, one of Indonesia's largest garment producers, agreed yesterday to improve the welfare of its employees after a prolonged dispute between the company and its workers.
Tue, 05 Sep 1995
'Academic world must use freedom responsibly'
'Academic world must use freedom responsibly' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that the academic world needs to exercise its freedom responsibly to churn out new ideas and proposals for the benefit of the nation.
Tue, 05 Sep 1995
Moslem body allows kidney transplants
Moslem body allows kidney transplants JAKARTA (JP): The Ulemas Council (MUI), the umbrella for Indonesia's Moslem organizations, endorses kidney transplants from corpses, as long as the intentions are for saving lives.
Tue, 05 Sep 1995
Assembly permits reversal: Meaning?
Assembly permits reversal: Meaning? This is the second article on the government's November plan to loosen its tight grip on the people's political activities, by replacing gathering permits with a set of rulings it says will be more accommodating to the people's aspirations.
Tue, 05 Sep 1995
I respect my 'bule' husband
I respect my 'bule' husband I am replying to Ms. Lusiana Hasan's letter What is 'Your Letters' for? (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 4, 1995).I was shocked to read her letter saying "those women (married to bule) usually come from not so-well educated families".
Tue, 05 Sep 1995
Mild quake jolts Tarutung
Mild quake jolts Tarutung TARUTUNG, North Sumatra: A tectonic quake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale rocked the township, about 300 kilometers south of Medan, at 11:36 a.m. yesterday.There was no immediate report on casualties or damage caused by the mild earthquake that lasted about 15 seconds...
Tue, 05 Sep 1995
Six drown in flood accidents
Six drown in flood accidents BANGKOK (Reuter): Six people were feared dead in weekend accidents as severe flooding continued to wreak havoc across large parts of northern and northeastern Thailand, Interior Ministry officials said yesterday.
Tue, 05 Sep 1995
S'pore's Islamic insurance
S'pore's Islamic insurance SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's first Islamic insurance scheme has been launched with the aim of giving Moslem Singaporeans an investment vehicle that will not compromise their religious beliefs, its promoters said yesterday.
Tue, 05 Sep 1995
Ten dead in ship fire
Ten dead in ship fire HANOI (AFP): At least ten people were killed and 15 are still missing after a passenger ship caught fire off the southwestern province of Kien Giang, a news report said yesterday.Another 20 people suffered burn injuries after the Ngoc Thanh 2, carrying 150 passengers, exploded...
Tue, 05 Sep 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Singen 4:30 Science Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings: Believe in God the Almighty 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Talk Show:...
Tue, 05 Sep 1995
Local TV stations copy foreign shows
Local TV stations copy foreign shows JAKARTA (JP): Many locally produced television shows are simply adaptations of or variations on foreign television programs, an expert said yesterday.M. Hidayat, who is organizing a seminar on the development of local TV programs, said local shows are still...
Tue, 05 Sep 1995
Govt asked to pay more attention to Aceh security
Govt asked to pay more attention to Aceh security JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces Faction in the House of Representatives has asked the administration to pay more attention to security problems in the province of Aceh.
Tue, 05 Sep 1995
Public works official rebuked
Public works official rebuked DILI, East Timor: Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares has summoned chief of the provincial public works office Sumaryono in relation to alleged collusion with businessmen from other provinces.
Tue, 05 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.
Tue, 05 Sep 1995
Unocal Corp. set for first Asian listing
Unocal Corp. set for first Asian listing SINGAPORE (AFP): U.S.-based energy giant Unocal Corp., ahead of its maiden listing in Asia, said yesterday it will pour billions of dollars into new oil, natural gas and geothermal exploration projects in the region.
Tue, 05 Sep 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 4, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 2,450 50 2,000 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,900 75...
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Inviting public debate
Inviting public debate The chairman of the national development planning board (Bappenas) has invited a number of experts from various disciplines -- mostly economists -- to provide input on the desired role and format of our national planning efforts in the face of developments both domestically...
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Bapepam fines 5 firms for belated reports
Bapepam fines 5 firms for belated reports JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) fined five companies a total of Rp 151.1 million (US$67,045) for their belated reports on their deals of Bank Papan Sejahtera shares on the Jakarta and Surabaya Stock Exchanges.
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Detrimental to many, not most
Detrimental to many, not most This is in response to Ms. Melody Kemp's letter (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 29, 1995).My reference to communism had nothing to do with the elected East Timor government of the time.
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Koja Utara dispute is settled: Mayor
Koja Utara dispute is settled: Mayor JAKARTA (JP): Despite the opposition of some residents, North Jakarta Mayor Suprawito insists that the appropriation of the land for the Koja Utara cargo terminal project has been settled and is in accordance with the plans.
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Microsoft Office '95: The usability war rages on
Microsoft Office '95: The usability war rages onBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): The dust has not really settled yet, but in the wake of the much-publicized launch of Windows 95 over the past two weeks or so, we've already seen a lot of activity at software houses around the world, particularly in North...
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Share prices close mixed on Jakarta Stock Exchange
Share prices close mixed on Jakarta Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) closed mixed across the board, amid highly unpredictable market sentiment.The JSX composite index closed the week with only a slight rise of 1.41 points, or 0.
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Indonesia secures 20 satellite slots
Indonesia secures 20 satellite slots JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's satellite business has shown significant growth since its establishment in 1976. The country has thus far secured a total of 20 slots for its satellites in International Telecommunications Union (ITU) orbits.
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Kanematsu, Maspion tie up
Kanematsu, Maspion tie up TOKYO (AFP): Japanese trading house Kanematsu Corp. is to enter a stainless steel production venture with Indonesia's Maspion Group, due to begin operations in July 1997, Kanematsu officials said.
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Exiled rebels want to return
Exiled rebels want to return JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: A number of leaders of a separatist movement in Irian Jaya living in exile in Papua New Guinea have written to Indonesian authorities asking that they be allowed to return to their home town.
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Old call, new caller
Old call, new caller Almost a week after Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Wahono called on law makers to do some serious soul- searching to evaluate their own performances, reactions are still coming from various circles.
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Suu Kyi concerned with inflation, education
Suu Kyi concerned with inflation, education TOKYO (AFP): Myanmarese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has expressed concern over rising inflation and worsening standard of medical treatment and education in her country, the Mainichi Shimbun said yesterday.
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Garuda to revamp international routes
Garuda to revamp international routes JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Indonesia announced plans over the weekend to revamp its fleet and make major route changes, especially in serving Europe, in a bid to enhance its competitive edge.
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Mayor urged to get tough against illegal builders
Mayor urged to get tough against illegal builders JAKARTA (JP): A City Council member has urged South Jakarta Mayor Pardjoko to take consistently harsh measures against residents constructing business structures on land earmarked for residential sites.
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Big insurance money for Olympic stars
Big insurance money for Olympic stars JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council plans to award Rp 1 billion (US$454,500) worth of insurance to each Indonesian athlete who wins a gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
1.6m await cataract operations
1.6m await cataract operations JAKARTA (JP): Some 1.6 million cataract patients in Indonesia cannot have operations because they do not have the money, Minister of Health Sujudi said.And the list is getting longer each year, Sujudi told reporters after opening the 8th International Cataract...
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Icicle storms destroy plantations in Dieng
Icicle storms destroy plantations in Dieng DIENG, Central Java (JP): Icicle storms have been pummeling this scenic mountain resort bordering Banjarnegara and Wonosobo over the past few days, destroying over 125 hectares of potato plantations worth approximately Rp 87.5 million (US$40,000).
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Putting houses in order
Putting houses in order SEMARANG, Central Java: The city administration next year plans to start coordinating the way houses are numbered on its streets.Presently, it is common find the houses numbered out of order, causing much confusion, especially for outsiders.
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Border crossing investment
Border crossing investment JAKARTA (JP): A former minister suggested Saturday that Indonesia open its border areas to investors from adjacent countries in order to prepare itself for regional trade liberalization by the year 2003.
Mon, 04 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.
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Meat consumption in N. Jakarta
Meat consumption in N. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The quantity of beef, buffalo and chicken consumed by approximately 1.12 million residents in North Jakarta reaches about 30 tons per day, while the consumption of pork amounts to seven tons.
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Social ethics will affect economy: Mar'ie
Social ethics will affect economy: Mar'ie BANDUNG (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad, departing from his usual area of expertise, stressed over the weekend that high ethical standards can strongly influence the efficiency of an economy.
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Karet cemetery to get $1.18m facelift
Karet cemetery to get $1.18m facelift JAKARTA (JP): The refurbishment of the Karet Bivak public cemetery in Central Jakarta, scheduled to start next year, is projected to cost about Rp 2.6 billion (US$1.18 million).
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
RI Embassy and professionalism
RI Embassy and professionalism Referring to Masli Arman's letter (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 31, 1995) on the lack of professionalism and the diffidence in the staff members of the Indonesian Embassy and the tendency to isolate themselves by mixing only with Indonesians during the 1950s in Australia,...
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Conference on APEC declaration
Conference on APEC declaration JAKARTA (JP): The city administration, in cooperation with the International Union of Local Authorities-Asian Pacific Section (IULA-ASPAC), will hold an international conference on the role of the local administration in implementing the APEC declaration at Horison...
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Former minister warn of rising materialsm
Former minister warn of rising materialsm JAKARTA (JP): Religions will now have to contend with the growing impacts of materialism being brought on by globalization, an expert said over the weekend.Emil Salim, a former state minister for population and environment, said that the challenge is not...
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Jakarta beats Aceh 12-1 in junior soccer
Jakarta beats Aceh 12-1 in junior soccer JAKARTA (JP): A soccer comedy was staged in the National Under-15 soccer championship in Surabaya, East Java, as Jakarta destroyed the seven-man Aceh team 12-1 on Saturday.
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
More roads for Baliem valley
More roads for Baliem valley JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The regency will require Rp 28 billion (US$12.3 million) for the construction of roads in the Baliem valley to open the area to the outside world, a local legislator says.
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Italy supports RI's plan for peace in Bosnia
Italy supports RI's plan for peace in Bosnia JAKARTA (JP): Italian Foreign Minister Susanna Agnelli said on Saturday that her country will support Indonesia's plan to facilitate a peace conference on the former Yugoslavia.
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Rebels surrender, turn over arms
Rebels surrender, turn over arms ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): Nine members of the extremist group Abu Sayyaf surrendered to Philippine Marines in the south, the region's army commander said yesterday.Maj. Gen. Ruperto Ambil said the nine surrendered on Saturday and turned over two rifles, a U.S.
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
UK mission due here
UK mission due here JAKARTA (JP): A trade mission of the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Britain is expected to arrive here today for a five-day visit.The British embassy said in a statement over the weekend that the visit will be the fourth to Indonesia by a mission from the...
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Mrs. Sigit to acquire Asiamatrix
Mrs. Sigit to acquire Asiamatrix SINGAPORE (Reuter): Electronics company Asiamatrix said it had been informed that two of its major shareholders had agreed to sell an aggregate of 55.84 percent of the company's shares at S$1.10 each to a consortium led by Mrs.
Mon, 04 Sep 1995
Thousands attend mass
Thousands attend mass YOGYAKARTA: Some 50 thousand Catholics took part in a mass held at the Mandala Krida Stadium on Saturday in commemoration of Indonesia's 50th anniversary.The service opened with a drum band show by students from the Stella Duce High School and also a series of dances.