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Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Inco's profit increases
Inco's profit increases JAKARTA (JP): PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco) posted a nearly 50 percent increase in its net profit in the second quarter of this year, rising to US$13.2 million from $7.4 million in the same period of 1994.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Nuclear station at Mt. Muria
Nuclear station at Mt. Muria We recently heard about the government's plan to build a nuclear power station at Mt. Muria. In our opinion, if the government still wants to build this reactor, it would be much wiser if the people of this nation were allowed to decide it for themselves.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Top Dutch diplomat gets RI honor
Top Dutch diplomat gets RI honor JAKARTA (JP): Former Dutch ambassador to Indonesia, Jan Herman Robert Dudley van Roijen, received on Wednesday the Jasa Utama Star from the Indonesian government in recognition of his meritorious services during his term in Jakarta from 1992 to 1994.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
RI, Australia to conduct surveys
RI, Australia to conduct surveys JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Australia agreed yesterday to cooperate in energy, mineral and hydrocarbon deposit surveys in the eastern provinces of Indonesia, Director General of Oil and Gas Suyitno Patmosukismo said.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Suspects in Bekasi gang rape still at large
Suspects in Bekasi gang rape still at large JAKARTA (JP): Police denied reports yesterday that they are investigating four suspects in the brutal rape of a mother and her two teenage daughters in a small, isolated village in Bekasi, 30 kilometers east of Jakarta.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Infantry Brigade 1 told to safeguard the capital
Infantry Brigade 1 told to safeguard the capital JAKARTA (JP): City Military chief Maj. Gen. Wiranto has reminded Infantry Brigade 1 of their obligation to safeguard the capital."All members of the brigade have the obligation and responsibility to protect the city from any disturbances and threats...
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Crossers fight for top honor in Yogya
Crossers fight for top honor in Yogya YOGYAKARTA (JP): Italy's world leading crossers Alessandro Puzar and Alessio Chiodi ranked first and second respectively after the 10th series of the World Motocross Championship in France, and each has vowed to beat the other in the 11th series on Sunday.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
BNI launches $170m FRN
BNI launches $170m FRN HONG KONG (Reuter): The state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) has launched a 10-year US$170 million floating rate note issue, said lead manager Chase Asia.The notes were launched at par and float at 75 basis points over the six-month London Interbank Offered Rate.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Arrow fly over Israel, Portugal in archery meet
Arrow fly over Israel, Portugal in archery meet JAKARTA (JP): The government promised yesterday to consider the Moslem community's objection to the participation of Israel in an international archery meet here next week.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Controversy mars Amin's victory
Controversy mars Amin's victory JAKARTA (JP): A dispute over Nur Amin's victory in the men's 3,000m steeplechase final marked the first day of this year's Indonesia Open track and field championships at the Senayan Madya stadium yesterday.Clocking nine minutes, 21.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Firms get tax penalty
Firms get tax penalty JAKARTA (JP): The government has suspended the taxpayer status of 48 companies allegedly involved in tax manipulations, thereby canceling their right to a tax refund.Karsono Surjowibowo, secretary of the Tax Directorate General, announced yesterday that the 48 companies have,...
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Experts support condom campaign despite opposition
Experts support condom campaign despite opposition JAKARTA (JP): Some experts have voiced support for the campaign to use condom in limited areas even though Moslem scholars have condemned the program.Marcel Latuihamallo, a manager of the Mitra Indonesia Foundation's telephone counseling hotline...
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Two offers given for peace talks
Two offers given for peace talks GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines (AFP): The Philippine government yesterday offered to back rebel leader Nur Misuari for the top position in a proposed Moslem autonomous region, in a bid to make headway in peace talks.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
ADB to assist with Asian infrastructure
ADB to assist with Asian infrastructure MANILA (AFP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said yesterday it would help developing member countries meet massive infrastructure requirements through novel financing schemes proven effective in certain Asian countries.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Pavement at Jl. Wahid Hasyim
Pavement at Jl. Wahid HasyimFrom NeracaThe pavement located at Jl. Wahid Hasyim, Central Jakarta, and especially the segment between the Sarinah Department Store and National Land Building, is inconvenient for pedestrians.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Steel workers seek retirement
Steel workers seek retirement SERANG, West Java: Apparently lured by the handsome severance pay offered to employees dismissed earlier in an efficiency drive, at least 1,000 staff members of PT Krakatau Steel in Cilegon are seeking early retirement.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Horta is a fraud, ex-girlfriend says
Horta is a fraud, ex-girlfriend says JAKARTA (JP): A former girlfriend of Ramos Horta yesterday accused the East Timorese separatist leader of defrauding millions of dollars donated to the people of East Timor.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Economic efficiency
Economic efficiency The reaffirmation by the Governor of Bank Indonesia (central bank), J. Soedradjad Djiwandono, of the urgent need for Indonesia to improve the efficiency of its economy may sound like a cliche, especially now when most of us are in a festive mood about being able to celebrate the...
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
'Strong government should be balanced with basic rights'
'Strong government should be balanced with basic rights' JAKARTA (JP): The government must forge a trusting relationship with the people by letting their dynamic ideas contribute to the overall development process of the country, political observers said yesterday.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Top shuttlers to miss World Cup c'ships
Top shuttlers to miss World Cup c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers have already cleared some of their toughest hurdles in the World Cup badminton championships, to be held here from Sept. 13 to 17, because several world best-players will miss the invitational meet.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Councilor want rapists sentenced to death
Councilor want rapists sentenced to death JAKARTA (JP): The men who gang raped a mother and her two teenage daughters in Bekasi last Monday should be punished to the fullest extent of the law, said M.H. Ritonga, the chairman of the City Council.M.H.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Scavengers seek Rp130m in land compensation
Scavengers seek Rp130m in land compensation JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Scavengers is demanding more than Rp 130 million (US$59,090) from the local administration in compensation for land and property taken from 600 scavenger families in Cakung-Cilincing, North Jakarta,The land has...
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Government urged to reduce foreign loan dependence
Government urged to reduce foreign loan dependence JAKARTA (JP): Observers of the economy advised the government yesterday to intensify promotion to attract foreign portfolio and direct investments to reduce Indonesia's dependence on foreign loans.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
140 foreign names to be changed
140 foreign names to be changed JAKARTA (JP): One hundred and forty real estate developers have agreed to change the foreign names of their projects to Indonesian, an executive of the Indonesian Real Estate Association said.The name changes will be publicly announced on Aug.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Apur River heavily polluted
Apur River heavily pollutedFrom RepublikaThe Apur River which lies between our village Buaranjati and Gintung, Tangerang, West Java, is heavily polluted by the factories located around Jati Uwung district.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Vietnam's entry helps fulfill ASEAN goal: Alatas
Vietnam's entry helps fulfill ASEAN goal: AlatasBy Oei Eng Goan BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Indonesia considers the entry of Vietnam into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) today as a momentous event, attesting to the growing realization of ASEAN's vision of embracing all countries in...
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Utut takes revenge against Gelfand
Utut takes revenge against Gelfand JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian chess wizard Utut Adianto produced yet another notable scalp in the Biel Master Invitational Tournament in Switzerland as he outwitted second seed Boris Gelfand of Belarus in a marathon fifth-round game on Wednesday.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Baucau still tense after rioting
Baucau still tense after rioting DILI, East Timor: Baucau was still tense yesterday, a week after a riot in which 20 shops were destroyed and three people were injured.The July 20 incident at Kota Baru reportedly broke out after an East Timorese native was murdered by a Javanese migrant in a brawl.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Soeharto wants crime contained
Soeharto wants crime contained JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called for a more concerted effort yesterday to contain crime and violence, which have been on the rise in big Indonesian cities lately.Although the crime rate in Indonesia is still relatively low, "we cannot allow this trend to...
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Merpati signs agreement
Merpati signs agreement JAKARTA (JP): Merpati Indonesia Airlines and Canadian Airlines International Ltd. yesterday agreed to cooperate on management and operation, including maintenance, commerce and education.
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Regulations on timeshare business
Regulations on timeshare business JAKARTA (JP): The government is preparing regulations on the growing timeshare business to protect consumers of the property ownership schemes, a legal expert says."Discussions on the draft regulation are still underway," Dimyati Hartono, a legal expert on...
Fri, 28 Jul 1995
Mahathir warns the West of Asian power
Mahathir warns the West of Asian power LANGKAWI, Malaysia (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has warned western developed nations that rapidly- developing Asia could be pushed into one united powerful and defiant grouping if bullied by the West.
Fri, 28 Jul 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, 28 Jul 1995
Badminton players get incentives
Badminton players get incentives JAKARTA (JP): The Jaya Raya foundation, which is owned by the city administration and PT Pembangunan Jaya, presented plots of land to three Indonesian badminton players for their achievements.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
Pressure mounts against Israel in archery meet
Pressure mounts against Israel in archery meet JAKARTA (JP): Pressure is mounting for the government to reject Israel's participation in an international sporting event just days before it is due to start.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
Koentjaraningrat wins Fukuoka's Asian grand prize
Koentjaraningrat wins Fukuoka's Asian grand prize JAKARTA (JP): A prominent Indonesian anthropologist, Koentjaraningrat, was declared this year's recipient of the Fukuoka Asian Cultural Grand Prize yesterday."On behalf of the Fukuoka Mayor, I formally declare Mr.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
Persib, Petrokimia reach semis in style
Persib, Petrokimia reach semis in style JAKARTA (JP): Persib Bandung and Petrokimia Putra blasted their way into the semifinals of the Indonesian soccer league championship in devastating style yesterday with crushing 3-0 victories over Assyabaab and Medan Jaya respectively.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
Govt urged to allow import of fishing boats
Govt urged to allow import of fishing boats JAKARTA (JP): Fishing companies and fishermen called on the government yesterday to allow the importation of fishing vessels and pledged to become partners, a national workshop concluded.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
Natuna plan must run as scheduled
Natuna plan must run as scheduled JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that the multi-billion dollar gas liquefaction project in Natuna, Riau, must proceed according to schedule."The mandate from President Soeharto is that all related parties, including cabinet ministers and private...
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
U.S. firms dominate RI oil, gas scene
U.S. firms dominate RI oil, gas scene SINGAPORE (Reuter): U.S. oil companies remain the dominant players on the Indonesian oil and gas scene, accounting for over 50 percent of Indonesia's exploration asset value of US$17.1 billion, Wood Mackenzie Ltd. said.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
Beard ban leads to hairy dispute
Beard ban leads to hairy dispute BANDUNG, West Java (JP): About 2,000 workers from three textile factories in Cimahi went on strike Monday to press their demand that male employees be allowed to grow beards and mustaches, reports said yesterday.The strike began at 6 a.m.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
Three women arrested for passport forgery
Three women arrested for passport forgery JAKARTA (JP): City police have arrested three female members of a syndicate believed to have falsified identification cards and other documents required for the issuance of over 500 passports.Police spokesman Lt. Col.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
Security officer killed
Security officer killed JAKARTA (JP): A man was stabbed to death while trying to prevent a robbery in Sunter, North Jakarta yesterday, police reported.The Tanjung Priok police precinct reported that Muhamad Mansur, 42, a security officer at the sub-district administration was stabbed in the left...
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
Time for soul searching
Time for soul searching In the last several weeks a very interesting debate has been going on among the public. A wide range of topics, ranging from corruption to political collusion, moral decay and sensitive issues, such as the business activities of the children of high ranking government...
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
New cheap apartments to be built
New cheap apartments to be built JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is planning to erect prefabricated apartment buildings in Pondok Kelapa, East Jakarta, to provide housing for 1,5000 low-income households.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
Fire leaves 145 homeless
Fire leaves 145 homeless SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Fire destroyed 25 houses on Jl. Antasari early yesterday, leaving 145 people homeless and injuring at least one person.Chief of the local fire control agency Sunardi said the fire, which broke out at about 4.30 a.m.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
Man shot dead in Tambora
Man shot dead in Tambora JAKARTA (JP): A man died of a gunshot wound in Tambora, West Jakarta, yesterday.Sources from the Cipto Mangunkusumo central hospital said that Budiman, 38, a resident of Jati Mulya, Bekasi, was shot in the left leg and bled to death.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Stories To Remember 3:05 Culture Program 3:30 TV Series: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 University Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News...
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
Injustice causes Islamic radicalism
Injustice causes Islamic radicalism JAKARTA (JP): The vice-chairman of the National Resiliency Institute, Juwono Sudarsono, called on the government yesterday to enhance social justice to prevent the rise of radical Islamic movements in Indonesia.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995
Polio immunization in W. Jakarta
Polio immunization in W. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta mayoralty is determined to make the government's polio eradication program a success by conducting en masse immunizations, an official said yesterday.