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On Smoking

On Smoking With reference to the letter Smoking on buses (The Jakarta Post, July 6, 1995), I think the writer is right when he says that, in order to avoid the risk of becoming "smoke-enslaved", young people shouldn't smoke.

RI scholar receives award

RI scholar receives award FUKUOKA, Japan (Kyodo): Leading Indonesian anthropologist Koentjaraningrat has been named the grand prize winner for the Sixth Fukuoka Asian Cultural Prize for meritorious work in the development of Asian scholarship and culture.

Aromatic plant built

Aromatic plant built JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Investment and Chairman of Investment Coordinating Board Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo has inaugurated the construction of a US$850 million aromatic plant by Bechtel of the United States at Arun, Aceh.

Police rule out politics in reporters' arrest

Police rule out politics in reporters' arrest JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman Astrosemitro ruled out political motives behind the arrest of two journalists charged with trespassing."The case is purely criminal and the police are treating it accordingly," Banurusman told The...

Court and discipline

Court and disciplineFrom KompasThe government is intensively implementing the national discipline movement. We hope that the action is not overly done as it would make the movement lose its true meaning.

Talks with rebels remain suspended

Talks with rebels remain suspended MANILA (AFP): Peace talks with communist insurgents will remain suspended, as the government has refused demands to release a captured guerrilla leader, the head of the state's negotiating panel said yesterday.

Murayama's campaign faces hurdle

Murayama's campaign faces hurdleBy Pierre-Antoine Donnet TOKYO (AFP): The news that Japan's economic recovery has come to a grinding halt comes at a awkward moment for the country's ruling coalition, which is preparing for crucial parliamentary polls in less than two weeks.

Toyota to cut production

Toyota to cut production TOKYO (AFP): The Japanese financial daily Nihon Keizai reported yesterday that Toyota Motor Corp. planned to cut domestic production this year by 100,000 units to around 3.3 million vehicles.

The fate of museums

The fate of museumsFrom Media IndonesiaEarly in June 1995, I visited Taiwan's National Museum in Taipei. I was truly impressed by the cleanliness of the museum and the way all the items are displayed. No doubt it attracts both domestic and foreign tourists.

U.S.-Vietnamese ties good for ASEAN

U.S.-Vietnamese ties good for ASEAN JAKARTA (JP): The United States' decision to normalize diplomatic relations with Vietnam bodes well for Indonesia and other countries in Southeast Asia, officials and international relations experts said yesterday.

Singapore car demand remains firm

Singapore car demand remains firm SINGAPORE (Reuter): Demand for cars in Singapore -- among the most expensive in the world thanks to high import duties and a car quota system -- continues to remain firm despite recent government measures to cool the market, car dealers and analysts said.

Organizer to be tried over Hefner seminar

Organizer to be tried over Hefner seminar JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta police have completed interrogating the host of an unlicensed seminar on Islam which authorities forcibly dispersed last month.

Mahathir vows to fight graft

Mahathir vows to fight graft KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has vowed to crack down on corruption in Malaysia's ruling party but analysts said yesterday it will be hard for him to succeed.

Asia to adjust reserves on U.S. dollar's rise

Asia to adjust reserves on U.S. dollar's riseBy P. Parameswaran SINGAPORE (AFP): The current strengthening of the U.S. dollar may lead to bouts of selling of the greenback by some Asian central banks keen to diversify their foreign reserves portfolios, analysts said.

Plantation companies inefficient

Plantation companies inefficient JAKARTA (JP): Directorate General of Plantations Muhammad Badrun warned yesterday that inefficiency will render the country's plantation sectors uncompetitive on the international and domestic markets.

Alleged killer hunted down

Alleged killer hunted down PROBOLINGGO, East Java: The local police have arrested a man accused of beheading his own girlfriend last week, according to Antara.The 30-year-old suspect, identified by his initials MAD, was picked up at his home at Kuripan village on Monday night.

Jaido sets up Subic park

Jaido sets up Subic park SUBIC BAY, Philippines (AFP): The influential Japan International Development Organization (Jaido) signed a memorandum of agreement to set up a 180-hectare (445-acre) industrial park, it was announced here yesterday.

New prospects for insurers in China

New prospects for insurers in China SHANGHAI (Reuter): China raised the prospect of opening more cities to foreign insurers yesterday after the American International Group (AIG) pulled off another coup by getting the go-ahead to trailblaze in Guangzhou.

Travel Agents complain to House members

Travel Agents complain to House members JAKARTA (JP): Twenty tour and travel agencies complained to the House of Representatives yesterday over a sharp increase in the guarantee funds that they are required to provide by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

RI gears up for world bridge c'ship

RI gears up for world bridge c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is gearing up for the Bermuda Bowl championship, fielding three teams in the world invitational bridge tournament in Kuta, Bali, which opened yesterday.

Palm oil prices up

Palm oil prices up KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian palm oil prices were higher at midday yesterday on technical buying and shortcovering, fueled by gains in the Chicago soy oil futures overnight."Prices moved up because of gains in Chicago.

Brokerages may have ties with listed firms

Brokerages may have ties with listed firms JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad yesterday argued against a suggestion of House members that the affiliates of listed companies not be licensed as securities companies.

270 sailors sue shipping firm

270 sailors sue shipping firm JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta district court opened on Tuesday the trial of an executive of a shipping company charged with swindling 270 sailors.In the courtroom packed with angry sailors, Carel Simon was charged with cheating the seamen who had paid between Rp 1...

Producers defend pulp technology

Producers defend pulp technology JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Pulp and Paper Association yesterday defended technology still in use by its members which has come under attack by an Australian environmental expert who has deemed it hazardous.

Resting in peace getting expensive

Resting in peace getting expensive JAKARTA (JP): The practice of extorting illegal levies has become so common in the city that even people mourning the death of their relatives at public cemeteries are not safe.

Diarrhea outbreak in Bekasi claims 4 lives

Diarrhea outbreak in Bekasi claims 4 lives JAKARTA (JP): At least four people died and more than 200 were hospitalized due to an outbreak of diarrhea in the Bekasi area east of Jakarta over the past week, a local administration source said yesterday.

City traffic needs an independent management body

City traffic needs an independent management body JAKARTA (JP): The city administration came under pressure yesterday to review the way it handles the city's congested traffic conditions.A senior legislator proposed the formation of an independent body to tackle the traffic problem, arguing that...

Fund raising campaign

Fund raising campaign BANDUNG: West Java Governor R. Nuriana appealed to all regents and mayors in the province to step up their campaigns to raise funds to help the government in its fight against poverty.

Drum festival to rock City

Drum festival to rock City JAKARTA (JP): Local and foreign musicians will show off their skills in the two-day Indonesian International Drum Festival 1995 taking place from July 14 through 15 at Pasar Seni Jaya Ancol.

North Sumatra farmers lodge protest in Jakarta

North Sumatra farmers lodge protest in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): A group of farmers from North Sumatra who have been locked in a long and often fierce land battle with the local military, called yesterday for the intervention of the House of Representatives.

Fire razes main market

Fire razes main market INDRAMAYU, West Java: Fire razed the state-managed Inpres market in this city on Tuesday morning, destroying 84 kiosks and hundreds of stalls.One of the traders, a woman selling imitation jewelry, died watching the fire inflame her wares, Antara reported.

Is Muhammadiyah still an educational reformer?

Is Muhammadiyah still an educational reformer?By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Can Muhammadiyah regain its role as reformer in Islamic education?This is a question several of my friends have been asking me for about two years.

Chemical maker denies its product hazardous

Chemical maker denies its product hazardous JAKARTA (JP): A director of a local firm, PT Zeneca, denied yesterday that its products were hazardous to users and the environment.The company's director, Michael Pragnell, told journalists that para-col and gramozone, types of weed killer, were produced...

Overacting on discipline

Overacting on disciplineFrom NeracaNo doubt, President Soeharto's instruction on the national discipline movement was instantly hailed by all parties.Needless to say, it was followed by the establishment of a discipline enforcing team consisting of members of the Armed Forces (ABRI), the police...

Ubud and Batuan paintings need proper appreciation

Ubud and Batuan paintings need proper appreciationBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): What do you expect from exhibitions? A museum exhibition should contain an element of muse. It should provide a meditative or contemplative mood for a visitor.

Kadin decries licensing red tape in infrastructure

Kadin decries licensing red tape in infrastructure JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry complained yesterday that private investors in infrastructure development face arduous licensing procedures which ultimately raise the cost of doing business.

Police delay arson probe

Police delay arson probe PAMEKASAN, East Java: Police have delayed the investigation of a torched fishing boat off the island of Madura, allegedly carried out by a group of fishermen angry at the owner's decision to use a kind of net that threatened their livelihood.Madura Police Chief Col.

Govt loses $5m through first half of 1994/1995

Govt loses $5m through first half of 1994/1995 JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Board yesterday revealed government losses of Rp 11.1 billion (US$4.99 million) from fraud at six of the government's institutions during the April- September period last year.The Board's chairman, J.B.

Malaysia and RI could have been one state

Malaysia and RI could have been one state JAKARTA (JP): The fraternal affection shared by the Indonesian and Malaysian people at one point in history very nearly resulted in mutual statehood.Two social scientists at an international conference titled "50 Years of National Revolution: Examination,...

Agency calls score buying 'appalling'

Agency calls score buying 'appalling' JAKARTA (JP): The Agency for Pancasila Propagation has expressed deep concern over reports that many teachers in Bekasi sold high marks to parents who want their children admitted to prestigious schools.The agency's chief R.

House wants changes to capital market bill

House wants changes to capital market bill JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives urged the government yesterday to revise its capital market bill to ensure fair trading practices.The Indonesian Democratic Party asked for changes in the sections relating to licensing procedures for stock...

Telkom to earn more revenues

Telkom to earn more revenues JAKARTA (JP): The government has revised upwards the revenues of the state-owned domestic telecommunications operator PT Telkom from the winners of telecommunications projects in the coming 15 years.

'Industrialists remiss on workers' welfare'

'Industrialists remiss on workers' welfare' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief lashed out at Indonesian industrialists yesterday, saying that most of them only emphasize the profit aspects of their companies but neglect the welfare of their workers.

Transportation for Jakarta Fair

Transportation for Jakarta FairFrom NeracaAccording to the information from the Jakarta Fair authority, the means of transportation to and from the Jakarta Fair is adequate and they do operate until late at night. But in reality that is not the case.On July 5, 1995, at about 11.00 p.m.

Chandra Alim leads RI drivers in Malaysia race

Chandra Alim leads RI drivers in Malaysia race JAKARTA (JP): Seasoned driver Chandra Alim will lead five Indonesian racers for the Formula Asia auto racing championships in Kuala Lumpur on July 16.Chandra, of the Djarum Racing Team, will be accompanied by teammates Andre Timothy and national young...

School principals reprimaded for excessive fees

School principals reprimaded for excessive fees JAKARTA (JP): The city's education officials have reprimanded 20 state-run high school headmasters for charging new students tuition fees in excess of the government-set levels.

Joint infrastructure projects poorly implemented: Rahardi

Joint infrastructure projects poorly implemented: Rahardi JAKARTA (JP): The government pays too little attention to the improvement of efficiency in the implementation of infrastructure projects undertaken in cooperation with the private sector, a senior official said yesterday.

Expert warns on minority shareholders protection law

Expert warns on minority shareholders protection law JAKARTA (JP): The protection of minority shareholders as guaranteed by the law on limited liability companies should not create a new tyrant, a corporate lawyer said here yesterday.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) July 11, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------ Alumindo 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 3,400 25 287,000 Aneka Kimia 6,200 -50 11,500 Anwar Sierad 1,400 -25 29,500 Aqua Golden 2,800 0 0 Argha...

City collects Rp 6.7b in alms for the poor

City collects Rp 6.7b in alms for the poor JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of poor Moslems in the city will benefit from Rp 6.7 billion (US$3 million) the city administration has collected from philanthropists over the past year.