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Sat, 06 May 1995
Philippines worst hit in ASEAN by surging yen
Philippines worst hit in ASEAN by surging yen KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The emerging economies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have been bashed by the runaway yen to varying degrees, with the Philippines most badly hit, a leading broking house said yesterday.
Sat, 06 May 1995
The inflation threat
The inflation threat On Wednesday, Minister of Information Harmoko announced the rate of inflation for the month of April to be 1.69 percent. Thus, the rate for the first four months of the current calendar year is 4.73 percent.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Fitness centers told to close
Fitness centers told to close JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has ordered amusement and fitness centers yesterday to reduce their activities from May 9 until May 11 in honor of the Islamic Day of Sacrifice (Idul Adha), which falls on May 10.Circular No.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 5, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------ ADES ALFINDO 2,725 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,125 -50 79,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,400...
Sat, 06 May 1995
National Anthem
National AnthemFrom KompasAs a component of the younger generation I don't agree with Suka Hardjana (Kompas, April 20, 1995), who proposed that the national anthem Indonesia Raya be revised. In my opinion, Indonesia Raya is a historical legacy which has patriotic value, and its authenticity should...
Sat, 06 May 1995
North Sumatran floods kill 42
North Sumatran floods kill 42 JAKARTA (JP): Flooding in North Sumatra claimed at least 42 lives yesterday and left another 16 people missing, officials said.Floods and landslides in Labuhan Batu and Tapanuli Selatan districts have also injured about 500 people and forced another 5,000 people to...
Sat, 06 May 1995
Indonesian archers join Coq Championships
Indonesian archers join Coq Championships JAKARTA (JP): Nine leading national archers will represent Indonesia in the 8th Coq French Archery Tournament in France from May 11 to May 15.Their participation in the prestigious event, to be held in Montelimar, Lyon, is part of the their preparation for...
Sat, 06 May 1995
Tempo's case should be heard openly: Experts
Tempo's case should be heard openly: Experts JAKARTA (JP): The government's announcement that it plans to appeal against a court ruling in favor of the banned Tempo newsweekly has sparked calls that the hearing of the appeal by the Supreme Court be conducted openly.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Gedung Jaya Building in Bintaro
Gedung Jaya Building in Bintaro JAKARTA (JP): PT Pembangunan Jaya, a joint venture between the Municipal Administration and private companies, began work on the construction of a new 17-story building in Bintaro Jaya, South Jakarta, yesterday.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Jakarta hosts Slo-pitch meet
Jakarta hosts Slo-pitch meet JAKARTA (JP): Softball teams from Bangkok, Bandung, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Manila, Tokyo, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia and Sumatra yesterday began battling it out in the 12th annual Southeast Asian Men's Slo-Pitch tournament.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Autonomy trial run underway nationwide
Autonomy trial run underway nationwide JAKARTA (JP): The trial-run of greater regional autonomy began simultaneously in 26 selected regencies yesterday, with local officials vowing to make it a success.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Foreign names bias decision
Foreign names bias decision JAKARTA (JP): The City Administration has rejected 43 new business proposals because they had foreign names, an official said yesterday.Kuseini Budiantoro, head of the City Security and Order Office, said that 30 of the 43 companies whose proposals were turned down,...
Sat, 06 May 1995
S'pore party fumes over RI nuke plant
S'pore party fumes over RI nuke plant SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's largest opposition party asked the government yesterday to protest Indonesia's plans for turning to nuclear power, saying it will pose a danger to this island's existence.
Sat, 06 May 1995
RP builds station on disputed island
RP builds station on disputed island MANILA (AFP): The Philippine military said yesterday it plans to repair facilities and provide electricity on one of the seven islands it occupies in the disputed Spratly islands.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Drought affects rice procurement: Beddu
Drought affects rice procurement: Beddu JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the National Logistics Agency (Bulog) Beddu Amang said yesterday that the agency's domestic rice procurement is facing hurdles this year due to last year's severe drought.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Home buying plan for workers in the offing
Home buying plan for workers in the offing JAKARTA (JP): The government, working with a major local cooperative, is currently working out a savings scheme which will help private sector workers purchase their own homes.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Soeharto will retain power in 1998: Gus Dur
Soeharto will retain power in 1998: Gus Dur YOGYAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid, a shrewd political analyst well-known for his controversial views, predicts that President Soeharto will retain power in 1998.
Sat, 06 May 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, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sat, 06 May 1995
S'pore warns firms on foreign workers
S'pore warns firms on foreign workers SINGAPORE (Reuter): Labor-scarce Singapore must not rely too heavily on foreign workers because of possible social and economic dangers, the labor minister said yesterday.
Sat, 06 May 1995
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Council wants integrated system for service ducts
Council wants integrated system for service ducts JAKARTA (JP): The City Council urged the municipal administration to consider developing an integrated system of water pipe, telephone and electricity cable ducts to prevent unnecessary excavation of streets.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Ex-lepers want to be resettled
Ex-lepers want to be resettled TANGERANG, West Java: Hundreds of former lepers at the Sitanala Leprosy Hospital want to be resettled to the outer islands under the state-sponsored transmigration program.Currently, the hospital is housing about 700 ex-leprosy patients.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Ninjas enter court in Dili
Ninjas enter court in Dili DILI, East Timor: The district court opened the trial of 10 people charged with vandalizing residential property and waging terror campaigns.The accused, mostly gang members, swarmed the streets of Dili earlier this year terrorizing pro-independence sympathizers.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Marsinah convictions overturned
Marsinah convictions overturned JAKARTA (JP): Seven people convicted last year by lower courts in East Java for the 1993 murder of labor activist Marsinah walked out of Surabaya correctional institutions yesterday after the Supreme Court ruled to acquit them all.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Securities research weak
Securities research weak JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian securities companies are mostly still weak in research activities, says the top executive of the capital market watchdog.Bacelius Ruru, chairman of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency, said yesterday that many local securities firms did not even...
Fri, 05 May 1995
Students clean up beach
Students clean up beach JAKARTA (JP): Students from Jakarta International School and Lembaga Pembinaan Bahasa, both in South Jakarta, cooperated yesterday to clean up a section of beach on one of the Seribu Islands.
Fri, 05 May 1995
RI urges ADB to minimize impact of the yen surge
RI urges ADB to minimize impact of the yen surge JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Mar'ie Muhammad called on the Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday to minimize the impact of the yen surge on developing countries.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Billboard language
Billboard language JAKARTA (JP): The Bekasi regency has set the end of June as the deadline for the replacement of billboards using foreign languages with new ones using proper bahasa Indonesia, an official said yesterday.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Laser discs without stickers confiscated
Laser discs without stickers confiscated JAKARTA (JP): The city police confiscated 1,755 laser discs without official stickers from local rental shops on Wednesday.Lt. Col. Aryanto Sutadi told reporters yesterday the crack down on uncensored laser discs was carried out in the wake of the April 28...
Fri, 05 May 1995
Satelindo signs deal
Satelindo signs deal KUALA LUMPUR (UPI): Malaysia's Cellular Communications Network Sdn. Bhd. signed yesterday a memorandum of understanding with PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo) to allow both to carry out joint telecommunications ventures.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Democratizing the UN or restructuring world order?
Democratizing the UN or restructuring world order?By J. Soedjati Djiwandono JAKARTA (JP): One demand of the Non-Aligned countries, as embodied in the Jakarta Message in September 1992, and which has been one of the issues discussed during the recent Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) ministerial meeting...
Fri, 05 May 1995
Magazine to promote exports
Magazine to promote exports JAKARTA (JP): The Media Karya Press Group yesterday launched a new magazine, called Products & Industry, to promote Indonesia's manufactured products to the international community.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Ramayana Ballet, Monday. Legong Dance, Friday. Lagoon Pool Area - BBQ Night, Wednesday. Beach Area - Ocean Party, Sunday. * Sheraton Lagoon Nusa Dua Beach: Poolside Terrace - Janger Cultural Performance, Friday.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Army requests list of dissidents
Army requests list of dissidents DILI, East Timor (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. R. Hartono asked the authorities in East Timor, Irian Jaya and Aceh yesterday to list people they believe are members of clandestine groups.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Treaty closer to indefinite extension
Treaty closer to indefinite extension UNITED NATIONS (AFP): Movement towards indefinite extension of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is gaining ground at the renewal conference begun here last month, diplomats said.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Nico out to salvage pride
Nico out to salvage pride JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian former world mini flyweight champion Nico Thomas will attempt to save his plummeting boxing career when he takes on Jodsingh Sarina of Thailand for the vacant Orient and Pacific Boxing championship title on May 11 here.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Soeharto informs Hayden of East Timor progress
Soeharto informs Hayden of East Timor progress JAKARTA (JP): Australian Governor-General Bill Hayden in a meeting with President Soeharto here yesterday brought up the contentious issue of East Timor, an area that has been a persistent irritation point in past Jakarta-Canberra relations.
Fri, 05 May 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Kabuto 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:00 School Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Youth Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Family Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Music...
Fri, 05 May 1995
Ministry to name firms violating labor regulations
Ministry to name firms violating labor regulations JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Manpower will publicly announce the names of companies which consistently violate Indonesia's labor laws, beginning next month.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Second seed lost in third round
Second seed lost in third round JAKARTA (JP): Seeded players continued to fall victim to unseeded opponents at the Astra International junior tennis championships here yesterday, as Indonesian girls' singles second seed Wukirasih Sawondari crashed to defeat in her match against Enie Dominikovic of...
Fri, 05 May 1995
'Tempo' victory raises new hopes of press freedom
'Tempo' victory raises new hopes of press freedom JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta state administrative court's decision in favor of Tempo magazine on Wednesday raises new hope for freedom of the press in Indonesia, leading observers said yesterday.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Ramos set to capitalize on Philippines elections
Ramos set to capitalize on Philippines electionsBy Cecil Morella MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos' reform- oriented policies are expected to receive a boost in national elections next week, with most pollsters predicting a big win despite recent foreign policy and security setbacks.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Employers blamed for labor unrest
Employers blamed for labor unrest JAKARTA: The government-backed All Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI) has blamed businesses for the increasing number of industrial strikes over the last two months."Workers will not take industrial actions if employers respect their rights.
Fri, 05 May 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, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Get ready to go nuclear: Soeharto
Get ready to go nuclear: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that the use of nuclear-propelled power plants in Indonesia might be unavoidable in the future to meet the ever increasing domestic energy needs.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Securities firms fined
Securities firms fined JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency has ordered 16 securities companies to pay total fines of Rp 3.3 million (US$1,480) for being late in delivering their 1994 financial and capital reports.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Dilemma of elite education
Dilemma of elite educationBy Jai Singh Yadav and John Phillips YOGYAKARTA (JP): In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman on the earth. She was given many gifts, such as beauty and cunning, from the Gods, who also gave her a box, which she was instructed not to open.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Workers stage protest over threat of mass dismissal
Workers stage protest over threat of mass dismissal JAKARTA (JP): Around 20 employees working at the foreign garment firm PT Duta Busana Dinastri in Kemandoran, South Jakarta, went to the Ministry of Manpower yesterday to protest the management's threat to dismiss them and another 50 employees.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Soroptimists raise funds
Soroptimists raise funds JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta branch of Soroptimist International, a women's worldwide service organization, will hold a fund- raising activity at Jl. Simpruk Garden Blok X No. 2, Simpruk, South Jakarta on Tuesday.
Fri, 05 May 1995
Education and training exhibitions currently on
Education and training exhibitions currently on JAKARTA (JP): More than 400 higher education and training institutions are currently taking part in an "Education and Training Expo" at the Jakarta Convention Center.The exhibition opened yesterday and will run until Monday.