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Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Operation planned to collect taxes from expatriates
Operation planned to collect taxes from expatriates JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will launch an operation to collect overdue foreigners' taxes from expatriates in the city's five mayoralties, an official from the City Revenue Office said yesterday.H.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
National spikers may go to Atlanta
National spikers may go to Atlanta JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian women's pair Berta Kaize and Timy Yudani could qualify for the beach volleyball competition at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the world volleyball association announced yesterday.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 21, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,850 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,825 25 415,000...
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Ginandjar hails proposal for more liberal economy
Ginandjar hails proposal for more liberal economy JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita said yesterday that all forms of economic protection and monopolies should be eliminated and replaced with an open market mechanism to achieve sound development.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
UN defers debate on E. Timor
UN defers debate on E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations General Assembly, which got underway in New York this week, has once again deferred the East Timor debate till next year, Antara reported yesterday.The proposal to defer the issue, which has remained in the UN agenda, came from Thailand.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Norwegian glass, crystal at Hilton
Norwegian glass, crystal at Hilton JAKARTA (JP): Norwegian artistic glass and crystal items produced by the largest Norwegian glassworks Hadeland are on display in the Lagoon Tower lobby of the Jakarta Hilton Hotel, South Jakarta, until Sept. 28.The exhibition was opened on Tuesday (Sept.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Good Vibration 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Pushing the Limits 4:05 Student Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Cultural Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Book World 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Karya Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Music:...
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Student brawls (2)
Student brawls (2)From NeracaStudent brawls taking place in large cities, especially in Jakarta, have become alarming, as lives are sometimes claimed. According to my observations, student brawls usually take place in the month of September and early October.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995
Success story of a partnership program (1)
Success story of a partnership program (1) The Bali Declaration, issued late last month by the chiefs of the 100 biggest business groups in the country, addressed the need to enhance business partnerships between small, medium and large firms.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
CPO firms asked to cut exports to control prices
CPO firms asked to cut exports to control prices JAKARTA (JP): House members yesterday asked crude palm oil (CPO) producers to restrict exports in order to fulfill their share of the buffer stocks the government is building to keep down cooking oil prices.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Asian airports may not cope with air traffic
Asian airports may not cope with air traffic KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): International aviation experts warned yesterday that already congested airports in Asia may not be able to cope with increasing air traffic, which is forecast to more than triple by 2010.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
'Higher pay better than donations'
'Higher pay better than donations' JAKARTA (JP): Legislators criticized yesterday a recent pledge by business tycoons to allocate 2 percent of their net profits for the development of small businesses, saying that the funds would be better used to pay higher wages to workers.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
NU chapters reject demand for new congress
NU chapters reject demand for new congress SEMARANG (JP): Two key regional boards of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) have rejected a proposal to hold an extraordinary congress to replace current chairman Abdurrahman Wahid.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
'Political arena will become more competitive'
'Political arena will become more competitive' JAKARTA (JP): Young people opting for a political career in Indonesia will face tough competition, though conditions will be fairer than in the past, a noted statesman said.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Asia to perform well in coffee exports
Asia to perform well in coffee exports LONDON (Reuter): World coffee exports from Asia and the Pacific could grow to an estimated 17.4 million bags by 2004-05 from 11.93 million in 1994-95, a leading agricultural economist told a conference."All countries in this region have expanded their output ..
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
A Basque in Bali opens fine arts program
A Basque in Bali opens fine arts programBy Jason Tedjasukmana JAKARTA (JP): The centuries-old relationship between artist and patron has generally been a fruitful one. The Medici family's commissioning of Donatello and Michaelangelo in 15th century Florence, for example, resulted in a number of...
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Pilgrimage cost
Pilgrimage costFrom KompasWe decided to perform the haj pilgrimage this year (1995) and we fulfilled all the requirements, including paying for the pilgrimage through BRI bank, in Demak, Central Java.But an uncle died prior to our departure, which prevented his wife from going as she was still in...
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Trade deficit hasn't dented forex reserves: BI
Trade deficit hasn't dented forex reserves: BI JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono said yesterday that Indonesia's June trade deficit had not affected the country's foreign exchange reserves.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Hepatitis B immunization
Hepatitis B immunization JAKARTA (JP): PT Beiersdorf Indonesia, the producer of Handyplast bandages, will immunize children under 10 years old against Hepatitis B.The free service will be held in Greater Jakarta, which includes Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi, as well as Garut, Tasikmalaya and...
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Mt. Merapi active again
Mt. Merapi active again SEMARANG (JP): Mt. Merapi is showing signs of increasing activity, with 23 tremors registered between Sept. 11 and 18.The head of the Mt. Merapi Research Office, Mas Atje Purwawinata, told Antara that one of the 23 tremors was volcanic.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
ASEAN police start data base
ASEAN police start data base JAKARTA (JP): A working group of the ASEAN Police (ASEANAPOL) began a three-day meeting yesterday to discuss the establishment of a joint data base system to fight the rising trend of organized crime.
Thu, 21 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.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Names of streets
Names of streetsFrom Pos KotaSome people have suggested that the late Benyamin S.'s name be perpetuated as a street name in Jakarta, particularly in his birthplace of Kemayoran.This reminds me of the late Bing Slamet, a great actor of the past.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Smoking hazards
Smoking hazardsFrom Media IndonesiaTo overcome the problem of smoking in society is not as easy as imagined. For about 45 years, since it was proved that there was a close relationship between smoking and various health hazards, there has been no substantial decrease in the number of smokers,...
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
China prevails at start of Asian track and field meet
China prevails at start of Asian track and field meet JAKARTA (JP): Two meet records were shattered as China stole the show on the opening day of the 11th Asian Track and Field Championships yesterday.Asian Games javelin champion Zhang Lianbao and countryman Chen Yanhao, the first record breaker of...
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Expert calls for an overhaul of Constitution
Expert calls for an overhaul of Constitution JAKARTA (JP): Leading constitutional law expert Harun Alrasid yesterday called for an overhaul of the 1945 Constitution, which he said contains numerous shortcomings and elements antithetical to a more democratic political life in Indonesia.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
District electoral system is ideal for RI: Scholar
District electoral system is ideal for RI: Scholar JAKARTA (JP): Ideal democracy in Indonesia can be achieved only when the people themselves elect candidates to the House of Representatives, instead of having them appointed through a proportional system, a noted political scientist said yesterday.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Three-in-one
Three-in-one The aim of three-in-one system for the restricted area of Jl. Gatot Subroto-Sudirman-Thamrin is to reduce traffic congestion on those roads. In line with this regulation, alternative roads are provided.But the three-in-one regulation that is applied on the road between Jl. Dr.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
RI golfers not assured of Chiang Mai showing
RI golfers not assured of Chiang Mai showing JAKARTA (JP): Will Indonesia send golf teams to the Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand?That will depend on how the men's team comes out of the Putra Cup golf tournament in Kuala Lumpur and how the women's team performs in the Indonesian...
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 20, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,850 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,800 0 77,000 Aneka...
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Rights body begins investigation in Dili
Rights body begins investigation in Dili DILI, East Timor (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights has launched an investigation into the racial and religious riots that hit Dili and other cities in East Timor this month.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Naivete liberates the paintings of Erica Hestu Wahyuni
Naivete liberates the paintings of Erica Hestu WahyuniBy R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): Children's sketches and drawings, whether put down in disorderly strokes or in sweeps of merry colors, have an honesty of infinite dimensions in the leaps of fantasy they make on canvass or paper.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Floods hit 58 villages
Floods hit 58 villages BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Fifty-eight villages in four districts in North Aceh have been hit by flashfloods believed to have come from Keureuto River, Antara reported.There were no reports of casualties.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Bank Exim rated BBB
Bank Exim rated BBB TOKYO (Reuter): Japan Credit Rating Agency Ltd said it has given a rating of BBB to PT Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's US$130 million of 10-year Euro floating rate notes (FRN) due to mature on Sept. 14, 2005.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Jambi gears up for dry season forest fires
Jambi gears up for dry season forest fires JAKARTA (JP): Authorities in the province of Jambi are on alert against the likelihood of forest fires as the dry season nears its peak."We don't want a repetition of the thick smog which blanketed Jambi last year," said Jambi Military Commander Col. Inf.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Chi-Chi's makes its debut in Indonesia
Chi-Chi's makes its debut in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): When it comes to satisfying gastronomic needs, Jakartans are quick to embrace new ideas. A recent testimony to this is the opening of a new Mexican restaurant in Kemang, South Jakarta.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Jakarta probes nepotism charges
Jakarta probes nepotism charges JAKARTA: The Ministry of Home Affairs is investigating allegations of nepotism and collusion in the recent election of Rully Lamadjido as mayor of Palu.Rully, 39 years old, is the son of Central Sulawesi Governor Abdul Aziz Lamadjido.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Kids selling Kijangs
Kids selling KijangsFrom JayakartaAfter a crash course in dancing at the Pangudi Luhur school, our child was asked to perform at Auto 2000 on Jl. Radio Dalam in South Jakarta. Parents were only told that the event was meant as a tryout before a real show scheduled for December.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
'If I were a civil servant ...'
'If I were a civil servant ...' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S. M. said yesterday that while civil servants are not obliged to support Golkar, they are still expected to vote for the ruling political organization.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Builders of highest tower have yet to process permits
Builders of highest tower have yet to process permits JAKARTA (JP): City administration has not yet received any proposal for the construction of the world's third-highest tower, to be built in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs Tb. M.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Soeharto opens Asian athletics championships
Soeharto opens Asian athletics championships JAKARTA (JP): The 11th Asian Track and Field Championships moved into full swing yesterday, with participating athletes vowing to maintain a sportsmanlike approach.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Local governments hold APEC conference
Local governments hold APEC conference JAKARTA (JP): Some 500 delegates from over 18 countries will attend a four-day conference beginning here Monday on "The Role of Local Governments in Implementing the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Declaration.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Aceh to export cement
Aceh to export cement JAKARTA (JP): PT Semen Andalas Indonesia in Aceh will export 9,000 tons of cement to Sri Lanka later this month after the company obtains an export license, the company's director of production Sulantoro said yesterday.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Al-Asmari sets new record on first day of Asian meet
Al-Asmari sets new record on first day of Asian meet JAKARTA (JP): Clocking eight minutes, 24.08 seconds, Saad Shadad Al-Asmari Mozazae of Saudi Arabia yesterday broke his own 3,000-meter steeplechase record on the first day of the 11th Asian Athletic Championships at the Senayan Madya stadium.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Young maid's death no justice
Young maid's death no justice In a civilized world, a 16-year-old would never usually be put to death, no matter what the crime. Yes, the death sentence may be passed, but it is in most cases commuted.The supreme penalty, however, is of necessity an emotive issue.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Telkom to launch Palapa-B 5 in 1999
Telkom to launch Palapa-B 5 in 1999 BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The state-owned domestic telecommunications operator PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) will launch the Palapa-B 5 satellite in 1999, the company's president Setyanto P. Santosa announced.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Gen. Feisal admits Timika deaths involved 'error'
Gen. Feisal admits Timika deaths involved 'error' JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung conceded yesterday that there had been "a procedural error and a violation of regulations" in soldiers' handling of an incident in the mining town of Timika, Irian Jaya, in June.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
Ramos slams UAE flag-burning protest over maid
Ramos slams UAE flag-burning protest over maid MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos yesterday slammed protesters who burned United Arab Emirates flags as he named a special Moslem envoy to the Middle East to plead for condemned Filipino maid Sarah Balabagan.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
NU board okays trade in stocks
NU board okays trade in stocks JAKARTA (JP): The East Java chapter of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) has ruled that buying and selling shares is permitted under Islam.Antara reported from Surabaya, the capital of East Java, that 20 syuriah (experts in Islamic law) of the NU regional executive board gave...
Thu, 21 Sep 1995
797 people arrested in order operation
797 people arrested in order operation JAKARTA (JP): The City Public Order Office arrested 797 people in a series of operations last month for violating city regulations.The office's Toha Reno said that the 797 people consisted of 148 street vendors, 20 hoodlums, 412 squatters, 67 prostitutes, 14...