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Tue, 13 Jun 1995
Soldier faces six years over Liquisa killing
Soldier faces six years over Liquisa killing JAKARTA (JP): Army prosecutors have urged a military tribunal in Denpasar, Bali, to sentence a soldier to six years and nine months imprisonment for ordering the killing of six unarmed civilians in the Liquisa regency of East Timor in January.
Tue, 13 Jun 1995
Sri Bintang dismissive of taped evidence
Sri Bintang dismissive of taped evidence JAKARTA (JP): Former legislator Sri Bintang Pamungkas yesterday rejected as useless a tape recording which police say proves that he made insulting remarks about President Soeharto during a lecture the legislator gave at a German University.
Tue, 13 Jun 1995
ABRI, democracy not incompatible' general says
ABRI, democracy not incompatible' general saysBy Ridwan M. Sijabat JAKARTA (JP): The military in Indonesia has played a major role in laying the foundations for democracy and it intends to continue to play that role well into the future, Brig. Gen. Taheri Noor said yesterday.
Tue, 13 Jun 1995
700 industrial companies to show at Indonesia Expo '95
700 industrial companies to show at Indonesia Expo '95 JAKARTA (JP): An estimated 700 private and state-owned companies will take part in Indonesia Expo '95, exhibition of industrial products held every five years.President Soeharto is scheduled to open the display at the Jakarta Fairgrounds on Aug.
Tue, 13 Jun 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, 12 Jun 1995
Stricter law on golf courses urged
Stricter law on golf courses urged MANILA (Reuter): A Philippine senator said yesterday he would ask Congress to pass a new law calling for stricter regulation of golf courses to lessen damage on the environment.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Librarians
LibrariansFrom Suara KaryaA fundamental change in librarians' mentalities is needed to improve the image of libraries, which are regarded as conservative and rather slow in accepting change. This statement was made by Prabowo Tjitropranoto, head of Central Library of Agriculture and Communication...
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Police arrest two swindlers
Police arrest two swindlers BANYUMAS, Central Java: Police arrested two men on charges of embezzling hundreds of millions of rupiah from job seekers, to whom they had promised well-paid jobs in neighboring Malaysia.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
City eyes convention business
City eyes convention business JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will continue the aggressive promotion of tourism linked to the convention business, an official of the City Tourism Office says.Fauzi Bowo, head of the office, told reporters over the weekend that the promotion is being conducted...
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
NU promises to defend Presiden Soeharto
NU promises to defend Presiden Soeharto KENDAL, Central Java (JP): The Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia's largest Moslem organization, has reiterated its promise to defend President Soeharto against any attempt to unseat him by unconstitutional means.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Back in business in the heart of Asia
Back in business in the heart of AsiaBy President Fidel V. Ramos As we begin another year, we stand on new ground of confidence in ourselves and hope for the future.We can see what is within our capacity to attain higher growth in the economy, further empowerment of our people through jobs and...
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
'Civil servants need military mentality'
'Civil servants need military mentality' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's civil servants need to acquire a new, more disciplined mentality if they are to cope with the growing challenges confronting them, according to a senior official of the home affairs ministry.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
China returns to satellite business
China returns to satellite business BEIJING (AFP): China has bounced back from its latest satellite launch disaster, winning two fresh contracts to send communications satellites into orbit for U.S. and Philippine companies.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Cahaya Sakti to increase production
Cahaya Sakti to increase production JAKARTA (JP): PT Cahaya Sakti Furintraco, which claims to control 60 percent of the panel furniture market in Indonesia with its Olympic brand, plans to expand its manufacturing capacity by up to threefold.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange As of June 9, 1995--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company Name Price Previous Change Volume Value Market PER P/BV week Cap.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
'Pollution caused by ignorance'
'Pollution caused by ignorance' JAKARTA (JP): The top managers of many manufacturing companies are either ignorant or misinformed about the pollution that their plants are emitting, according to State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
KONI needs the best for Games
KONI needs the best for Games JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian National Sports Council (KONI) Wismoyo Arismunandar warned all sport officials on Saturday against giving false reports on the athletes being groomed for the 17th Southeast Asian Games in December.
Mon, 12 Jun 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, 12 Jun 1995
Dubbing of Indian films
Dubbing of Indian filmsFrom NeracaI am beginning to like Indian films, particularly those aired by TPI. Also SCTV occasionally shows Indian films. But I have to express my dissatisfaction at all the Indian films being dubbed in Bahasa Indonesia. They are no longer attractive.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
City contractors' pre-qualification
City contractors' pre-qualification JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has invited small-scale contractors to join the pre-qualification process to handle city projects.Chairman of the Pre-qualification Team Harun Al Rasyid said over the weekend that the registration will be closed on July 31.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Malaysia denies breaching embargo
Malaysia denies breaching embargo KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia denied yesterday it had broken the UN arms embargo on Bosnia-Herzegovina, following accusations by U.S. presidential challenger Robert Dole that Kuala Lumpur had supplied weapons to Bosnian Moslems.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Muhammadiyah tries to avoid politics
Muhammadiyah tries to avoid politics JAKARTA (JP): Barely a month away from its 43rd congress, Muhammadiyah, Indonesia's reformist Moslem organization, is already having to deflect attempts to drag it into politics.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Self confidence vital over E. Timor
Self confidence vital over E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): A feeling of self-confidence is essential for Indonesia in dealing with critics of Jakarta's policy on East Timor, a prominent political scientist said on Saturday.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Succession -- a time bomb?
Succession -- a time bomb?By Hendardi JAKARTA (JP): Presidential succession became a public debate last month after Admiral Sudomo, the chairman of the Supreme Advisory Council, said that President Soeharto has always wanted a civilian vice president.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Weekly Stock Exchange Review
Weekly Stock Exchange Review JAKARTA (JP): Having been overbought over the previous few weeks, the market finally ran out of steam as share prices plunged across the board last week.The JSX Composite Index failed to break the psychological level of 500, closing at 491.75, down 1.67 points (0.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Campaign on law and order
Campaign on law and order JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Dibyo Widodo is scheduled to launch a community law and order campaign at the North Jakarta police office on Wednesday."About 5,000 personnel from various institutions and agencies will participate in the campaign in the area,"...
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Military tells NGOs to be more active
Military tells NGOs to be more active JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Wiranto urged activists of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on Saturday to continue improving their roles as mediators between the government and people's interests.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Japanese firm to invest billions in tollway project
Japanese firm to invest billions in tollway project JAKARTA (JP): Mitsui Corporation of Japan, the world's biggest trading company, is preparing a fund of Rp 18 trillion (US$8.1 billion) to built 19 tollway segments in Java and Sumatra totaling 770 kilometers in length, an Indonesian executive said.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Official sees problems in launching ID number plan
Official sees problems in launching ID number plan JAKARTA (JP): The implementation of the city administration's program to give every Jakartan an identification number will likely be hindered by various problems, including the coordination of related offices, an official says.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
RI's foreign policy priorities: Regional or global?
RI's foreign policy priorities: Regional or global? JAKARTA (JP): Where should Indonesia's foreign policy priorities lie? With the region or with the world?International relations experts said on Saturday that Indonesia must maintain a comprehensive approach in its foreign policy, by engaging in...
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Japan's apology
Japan's apology We are glad that in the end Japan has felt it proper to extent an apology to other Asian countries. This kind of attitude deserves commendation. The question at present, however, is whether such an apology is of such importance for the building of closer relations between Japan and...
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Voltron 3:05 Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: The Crystal Maze 4:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Technology Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Foreign Affairs report 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series:...
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Market stumps govt
Market stumps govt The Indonesian government has often admitted to being flabbergasted by the market because what it reckons is often quite different from what the market forces say. The industry ministry conceded last week that it could not understand and even felt confused by the complaints about...
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Prestige plays key role in food choices
Prestige plays key role in food choices JAKARTA (JP): People's choices about food have to do with prestige as well as traditional beliefs, experts said on Saturday in a seminar that sought to understand why local food was losing out to foreign cuisine.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Panin plans rights issue
Panin plans rights issue JAKARTA (JP); Panin Bank, a publicly listed private bank, plans to issue 60.18 million rights shares, each with a face value of Rp 1,000 (44 U.S. cents), a bank executive said.Roosniaty Salihin, a director of the bank, told reporters after the bank's extraordinary...
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Salt water enters Semarang
Salt water enters Semarang SEMARANG, Central Java: Loss of mangroves, rampant sand quarrying and excessive ground water exploitation have caused sea water to intrude deep into the capital city, an academic said on Saturday.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Bad traffic around Karawaci
Bad traffic around Karawaci TANGERANG (JP): The ongoing massive road and building construction at the Lippo Karawaci (previously called Lippo Village) mega project has led to daily traffic congestion around the area over the past few days.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Bapepam allows issuance of warrant instruments
Bapepam allows issuance of warrant instruments JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) finally gave its assent, over the weekend, to the issuance of warrant instruments on the domestic capital market.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Thailand, Vietnam hold talks
Thailand, Vietnam hold talks HANOI (Reuter): Vietnam and Thailand, involved in a recent naval clash over fishing rights in the Gulf of Thailand, have made progress on delimiting boundaries in the area and an agreement is within sight, Vietnam says.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Debate on rugby
Debate on rugby My congratulations to Mr. Farid Baskoro for his letter (The Jakarta Post,June 7, 1995).After Mr. Baskoro's letter, The Jakarta Post will be obliged to face the hard reaction from active readers. It is the price of being an open-minded and courageous newspaper.Do not worry Mr.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Bekasi murder still unsolved
Bekasi murder still unsolved JAKARTA (JP): After six weeks of investigating, police are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of tunnel in the brutal killing of a married woman in Bekasi.City police spokesman Lt. Col.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Woman sought over nude photos
Woman sought over nude photos JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian police are looking for a young Indonesian woman believed to be a member of a prostitution racket, after they found explicit photographs of her engaging in sexual acts.
Mon, 12 Jun 1995
Solving PDI row
Solving PDI rowFrom Forum KeadilanI am writing this letter out of frustration about the continuous difficulties befalling the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) in East Java.I note that the two men who have the authority to do something about it, the home affairs minister and the East Java governor,...
Sun, 11 Jun 1995
Pap smear test helps to detect cancer
Pap smear test helps to detect cancer JAKARTA (JP): "I was scared to death when a doctor discovered a serious ovarian tumor through my Pap smear test," said a 35- year-old housewife.Fortunately, the tumor did not develop into cancer because she received appropriate medical care at a very early...
Sun, 11 Jun 1995
Community-based cancer treatment at the grassroots level
Community-based cancer treatment at the grassroots levelBy Rita A. Widiadana The government has just launched a five-year program to develop a national cancer control strategy which actively involves the community.
Sun, 11 Jun 1995
Putting first things first in your life
Putting first things first in your life First Things First; Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, Rebecca R. Merrill; 360 pages; Published by Simon & Schuster, New York, New York; Dahulukan Yang Utama (Indonesian translation); 450 pages; PT Gramedia Pustaka Utama, Jakarta.
Sun, 11 Jun 1995
Picking up the crumbs, learning along the way
Picking up the crumbs, learning along the wayText and photos by Kastorius Sinaga GARUT, West Java (JP): With a degree in education and training as a phys ed teacher, Asep Syaefulloh, 29, would obviously be happiest teaching.
Sun, 11 Jun 1995
Jakarta's air pollution is alarming
Jakarta's air pollution is alarmingBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): No matter how good your car is, there is nothing you can do when it comes to traffic congestion. You have to stop and wait until the vehicles in front of you move forward.Traffic jams occur chronically in the city during rush hours.
Sun, 11 Jun 1995
U.S. engages in 'admiral diplomacy'
U.S. engages in 'admiral diplomacy' Is Washington trying to make up for its lack of political attention towards Southeast Asia by sending admirals to do its work? Derek da Cunha examines the issue. In recent months, increasing doubts have been cast about the credibility of the United States...
Sun, 11 Jun 1995
Making art dolls of various cultures
Making art dolls of various culturesBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Girls and boys across the world enjoy playing with dolls. But dolls also appeal to adults as seen by the large number of grown-up visitors at a doll exhibition held at the Dutch Cultural Center, Erasmus Huis.