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Sat, 23 Sep 1995
Kramat-Kartika swap
Kramat-Kartika swap KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's Kramat Tin Dredging Bhd's plan to buy shares in an Indonesian timber firm via a share swap has been approved by the Securities Commission, a company statement said.
Sat, 23 Sep 1995
Ignorance of land legislation common: Expert
Ignorance of land legislation common: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Most land disputes could be put down to the fact that ignorance about land laws prevail in Indonesia, particularly among poor people, according to an expert in land laws.
Sat, 23 Sep 1995
Corruption, collusion flourish with religion
Corruption, collusion flourish with religion SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): A sociologist observation: Corruption and collusion in Indonesia are an astonishing phenomenon. It flourishes along with rigorously thriving religious activities.
Sat, 23 Sep 1995
PDI branches turn to Basofi for help
PDI branches turn to Basofi for help JAKARTA (JP): Thirty one of the 37 branches of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) in East Java have asked the province's governor, Basofi Soedirman, to step in if PDI headquarters in Jakarta can't resolve the leadership conflict in the region.
Sat, 23 Sep 1995
Drug meeting ends here
Drug meeting ends here JAKARTA (JP): Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies of Asia and Pacific countries ended a three-day meeting in Jakarta to discuss cooperation in the fight against drug abuse in the region yesterday.
Sat, 23 Sep 1995
Thai premier to visit RP
Thai premier to visit RP MANILA (Reuter): Thai Prime Minister Banharn Silpa-Archa will visit the Philippines for talks with President Fidel Ramos from Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, the presidential palace said yesterday.
Sat, 23 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, 23 Sep 1995
BNI, postal firm sign deal
BNI, postal firm sign deal JAKARTA (JP): State-owned postal service PT Pos Indonesia signed an agreement with the state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) yesterday on a savings program called Tabungan Keluarga Sejahtera (Takesra).
Sat, 23 Sep 1995
'ANteve' goes western?
'ANteve' goes western?From JayakartaCriticisms have been launched against the use of foreign words for names of real estates, entertainment facilities etc., and appeals are made to change those foreign words into Bahasa Indonesia. But, that is not the case with ANteve.
Sat, 23 Sep 1995
Volleyball pair qualifies for the Olympic Games
Volleyball pair qualifies for the Olympic Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's men's beach volleyball pair of Markodji and Mohamad Nurmufid have qualified for the Olympic Games in Atlanta next year.The pair, who starts playing in today's main draw of the 14th leg of the World Beach Volleyball...
Sat, 23 Sep 1995
MAS to buy 25 aircraft
MAS to buy 25 aircraft KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian Airlines System (MAS) plans to buy 25 aircraft at an estimated cost of around US$4.0 billion over the next five years, an airline spokeswoman said yesterday.She said she had no other details of the plan.
Sat, 23 Sep 1995
RP Moslems urge UAE to free maid
RP Moslems urge UAE to free maid MANILA (Reuter): Filipino Moslem students urged the United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday to free Filipina maid Sarah Balabagan, sentenced to death by firing squad for killing her Arab employer.
Sat, 23 Sep 1995
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye I fully support the letter More blood donors needed by Alip Lamyadi (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 15, 1995). I hope he was awarded with a certificate of honor for having donated his blood 77 times, with his last visit on Sept.
Sat, 23 Sep 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 22, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,850 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 2,500 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,850 25 173,500...
Sat, 23 Sep 1995
Banks to link loans to waste control
Banks to link loans to waste control JAKARTA (JP): Lending banks will soon begin assessing the quality and environmental management systems of their prospective debtors, an executive of PT Surveyor Indonesia says.
Sat, 23 Sep 1995
Moslems told to forge ties with non-Moslem groups
Moslems told to forge ties with non-Moslem groups JAKARTA (JP): Moslems throughout the Asia-Pacific region must forge ties and cooperate with people of other religions, President Soeharto said yesterday.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Kitaro provides breathtaking spiritual music
Kitaro provides breathtaking spiritual musicBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): New Age musician and composer Kitaro enchanted more than three thousand people when he and his group played Bengawan Solo in the middle of his concert at the Indoor Tennis Stadium at the Senayan Sports complex on...
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Bad loans at state banks rise by $137m in two months
Bad loans at state banks rise by $137m in two months JAKARTA (JP): Bad loans at the country's seven state banks increased by Rp 313 billion (US$137.7 million) within the April- June period of this year, Governor of Bank Indonesia J. Soedradjad Djiwandono disclosed yesterday.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Wiranto agrees to meet with Koja Utara residents
Wiranto agrees to meet with Koja Utara residents JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Wiranto said yesterday that he wants to meet with residents involved in a land dispute in Koja Utara, North Jakarta, to hear their side of the story.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Yayuk wanted in Wismilak Open
Yayuk wanted in Wismilak Open JAKARTA (JP): The organizing committee of the US$100,000 Wismilak Open in Surabaya, East Java, has offered Indonesian tennis queen Yayuk Basuki a wild card entry in an attempt to raise the competition standard of the women's tennis tournament.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
'Not a single name yet for ambassadorial post'
'Not a single name yet for ambassadorial post' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas has refuted reports that the government had selected a candidate to serve as ambassador to Australia."At this time not a single name has been forwarded to the President, in fact the foreign ministry...
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Child labor
Child laborFrom Media IndonesiaThe position of working children and marginal children in Indonesia is in the process of "dehumanization." The Jakarta Social Institute observes that marginal children, who work as hawkers, shoe-shine boys or beggars, are often subject to violent measures taken by...
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Panin Bank embezzler sought
Panin Bank embezzler sought JAKARTA (JP): Police are searching for an employee of the privately-owned Panin Bank who allegedly embezzled more than Rp 4 billion (US$1.81 million) in bank money last month, a bank official said yesterday.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Most Australians want 'harder' line towards RI
Most Australians want 'harder' line towards RI JAKARTA (JP): Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Allan R. Taylor said yesterday a majority of Australians want their government to take a "harder" line towards Indonesia, particularly in connection with the latter's human rights record.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Garin Nugroho, on his way to finding voice
Garin Nugroho, on his way to finding voiceBy Jane Freebury JAKARTA (JP): Garin Nugroho looks bemused. He has been having a bit of a tough time. Local audiences pinned such expectations on his film Bulan Tertusuk Ilalang (And the Moon Dances), the favorite Indonesian entrant at the Asia-Pacific Film...
Fri, 22 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, 22 Sep 1995
Anti-polio drive escapes Bajau
Anti-polio drive escapes Bajau KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Last week's nationwide immunization campaign for polio vaccination missed the children of the Bajau tribe because of difficulties in reaching them and also because of some resistance from parents.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Two plywood firms accused of illegal trading
Two plywood firms accused of illegal trading JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said yesterday that there have been "strong indications" of illegal timber trade and smuggling by two large plywood companies, PT SM and PT NP in Gresik, East Java.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Three Pakistanis arrested
Three Pakistanis arrested MERAUKE, Irian Jaya: Three Pakistanis' dreams of a new life in Australia were shattered when the authorities arrested them before they could make the short hop to Down Under.The head of the Merauke Immigration Office, Armili, said the three men were planning to enter...
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Govt promises transparency in haj fund management
Govt promises transparency in haj fund management JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher promised yesterday to personally ensure the better management of the haj pilgrim funds it collects every year.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Update legislation on banking urgent
Update legislation on banking urgent JAKARTA (JP): Legal mechanisms related to the economy are urgently needed to fight banking crimes, police said yesterday.So far there is not a single law in Indonesia that explicitly defines banking crimes, National Police Chief Gen.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Student brawls (1)
Student brawls (1)From MerdekaAlmost every new academic year we are faced with a familiar scene, i.e. student brawls. The authorities and educators should give due consideration to this problem and do something about it.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Abuse of power
Abuse of powerFrom Media IndonesiaWe have often heard of some police officers abusing their authority for their own benefit. Cases of this kind never fail to draw attention from the media, which publish reports on the issues, sometimes slightly biased.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
140 students detained for planning attack
140 students detained for planning attack JAKARTA (JP): City police detained yesterday about 140 Jakarta and Bogor high school students for allegedly planning to attack a private high school in Sukabumi, West Java.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Indonesian diplomats poor debaters: Alatas
Indonesian diplomats poor debaters: Alatas JAKARTA (JP): Compared with other countries in the region, Indonesian diplomats are often hampered by their limited debating skills and language proficiency, says Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Life insurance and AIDS
Life insurance and AIDSFrom KompasOn Sept. 5, 1995, I by chance tuned into the Ida and Krisna program of the Female radio. The morning program featured an interview with Winni from Jaya Bank. She said that Jaya Bank grants life insurance to each of its clients free of charge.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Wang still fast, without magic potion
Wang still fast, without magic potion JAKARTA (JP): No more turtle blood. And 33 minutes 58.5 seconds brought yesterday's last gold medal to Wang Junxia, the first woman ever to run 10,000 meters in less than 30 minutes, at the 11th Asian Track and Field Championships here.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Circumventing unrest
Circumventing unrest Controversies involving ethnicity, religion, race and/or community groups (SARA), are, as we all know, sensitive issues in Indonesia. According to the minister of defense and security, a closer look would reveal that in the whole Southeast Asian region such issues are never far...
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
China dominates athletic c'ships with six golds
China dominates athletic c'ships with six golds JAKARTA (JP): China's new faces lived up to their predecessors' status as the strongest team on the continent yesterday, scooping six gold medals on the second day of the 11th Asian Track and Field Championships.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Lawsuit revocation in gang rape case draws criticism
Lawsuit revocation in gang rape case draws criticism JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman criticized yesterday the decision of the defense lawyers in a robbery and rape case to withdraw from a lawsuit against the Bekasi police just as the pre-trial session hearing of the suit was about...
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Land policy now profit-oriented, experts claim
Land policy now profit-oriented, experts claim JAKARTA (JP): After 35 years in existence, the agrarian law turns out be a "heap of dung", according to researchers.The law stresses the social function of land, but in reality land is a lucrative commodity and its use is very much profit- oriented,...
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Water supply for the poor
Water supply for the poor SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: PDAM Samarinda, the city's water company, is introducing a new system in which poor people can subscribe to its water supply by paying the Rp 360,000 (US$160) installation fee in installments.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Bobby sent to world chess meet
Bobby sent to world chess meet JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chess Association yesterday sent Master International Bobby Kurniawan to the 33rd World Junior Chess Championship in Halle, Germany, in the hope that he will finish among the top 10.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Soeharto seeks debt reductions
Soeharto seeks debt reductions JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called on urged multilateral creditors yesterday to slash the debt obligations of the world's poorest countries and to play a greater role in stabilizing financial markets.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
RI, RP share lead in Putra Cup
RI, RP share lead in Putra Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and the Philippines share the lead of the Putra Cup amateur men's team golf championship after the second round of the competition at the Royal Selangor Golf Club, Kuala Lumpur, yesterday.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Parking fee too high
Parking fee too highFrom NeracaVisitors to the Jakarta Stock Exchange complain about the high parking fees they have to pay. Each car is charged Rp 500 for the first hour and another Rp 500 for each hour thereafter.
Fri, 22 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, 22 Sep 1995
The hidden message
The hidden message A Western diplomat once complained about Indonesian politics being simply mind-boggling. The longer one tried to understand the situation, the more confused one became, he said.In a way, the diplomat was perhaps right.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
ASEAN trade fair in Japan
ASEAN trade fair in Japan TOKYO (AFP): About 170 companies from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) started yesterday a five-day trade fair in Osaka, organizers said."Quite a few number of Japanese companies are sending officials to the fair to hammer out business deals," an Osaka...
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Inten scorns regent
Inten scorns regent JAMBI, Jambi: Minister of Social Services Inten Soeweno has scorned Sarolangun Bangko Regent Zainul Imron for suggesting that all the Anak Dalam tribe, who live in Jambi's forests, should be resettled and begin a new life.