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Wed, 12 Apr 1995

NAM art show this month

NAM art show this month JAKARTA: Singapore and China signed a loan agreement yesterday with the Indonesian ministry of education and culture, pledging their participation in the Non-Aligned Movement's contemporary art exhibition which will be held here later this month.

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Sony's market targets

Sony's market targets TOKYO (AFP): Sony Corp. is targeting eight countries as priority markets in a new strategy to cope with the rising yen and rapidly changing market structure, a spokeswoman said yesterday.

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Puppet Show 3:05 Children's Program: Gita Wicara 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Family Program: Around Us 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesia Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music Contest: Asia Bagus...

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Nature festival to be held soon

Nature festival to be held soon JAKARTA (JP): A unique festival featuring potted plants as well as other plants, natural artistic stones, wild chicken and bamboo products will take place at the Senayan sports stadium in Central Jakarta early in June.

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Asian banks cut US dollar balance

Asian banks cut US dollar balance HONG KONG (Reuter): Asia's central banks are reducing the weighting of U.S. dollars in their coffers in favor of other major currencies as the dollar loses its eminence, economists said yesterday.Hong Kong and Australia have owned up to cutting the proportion of U.

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Two bodies oppose regional games

Two bodies oppose regional games JAKARTA (JP): Two national sports organizations voiced their opposition yesterday to a plan to treat the Nusa Tenggara regional games as one of the qualifying rounds for the 1996 National Games (PON).

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

E. Javanese join synchro swim team

E. Javanese join synchro swim team JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Swimming Association has named three East Javanese students to represent Indonesia in the Japan Open synchronized swimming championships in Tokyo at the end of this month.

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Bank Indonesia to introduce benchmark interest rates

Bank Indonesia to introduce benchmark interest rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia will soon introduce benchmark interest rates to meet the need for more reliable reference rates in the country, says an executive of the central bank.

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Satelindo approves third stake-acquirer

Satelindo approves third stake-acquirer JAKARTA (JP): A subsidiary of Germany's Deutsche Telekom, which agreed last week to buy a 25-percent stake of PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo), may sell a part of its newly- acquired stake to a third party, according to a Satelindo commissioner.

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Rising yen could affect growth, analysts warn

Rising yen could affect growth, analysts warn JAKARTA (JP): Domestic and foreign analysts warned yesterday that the steady appreciation of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar might adversely affect Indonesia's economic growth.

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Singapore dismisses RP findings

Singapore dismisses RP findings MANILA (Agencies): Philippine President Fidel Ramos called on Singapore yesterday to reopen its investigation into the double murder for which Filipina maid Flor Contemplacion was hanged.

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Malaysia practices democracy

Malaysia practices democracy In The Jakarta Post of March 29, 1995 you published your translated version of Kompas' editorial which had appeared in the Bahasa Indonesia daily on March 28, 1995. The translated version was published under The Jakarta Post's "Other Opinion" column and given the title:...

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Labor trafficking in Batam to be probed

Labor trafficking in Batam to be probed JAKARTA (JP): The government will investigate the recent smuggling of hundreds of workers to Malaysia through Batam Island, Riau.Director General for Manpower Placement Abdul Rachim told journalists that the government would ask Malaysia to deport 274 illegal...

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 11, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ ADES ALFINDO 2,675 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,250 50 65,500 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA...

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Inflation and growth

Inflation and growth Head of the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) Sugito Suwito MA warned last week that the rate of inflation might reach double digits this year. According to Sugito, this could happen if the parties concerned fail to exercise restraint in raising the prices of goods.

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Hockey wouldn't win at SEA Games: Hindarto

Hockey wouldn't win at SEA Games: Hindarto JAKARTA (JP): The training director of the National Sports Council (KONI) Mochammad Hindarto yesterday defended the council's decision not to send the national hockey team to the upcoming Southeast Asian Games.

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Discipline needed for bus drivers

Discipline needed for bus drivers JAKARTA (JP): Instilling a high sense of discipline into public transportation drivers is very important if the number of road accidents is to be reduced, according to a traffic police officer.

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Ad campaigns, licensing key to toy firms' success

Ad campaigns, licensing key to toy firms' successBy Lenah Susianty JAKARTA (JP): A banner at Si Kancil, a restaurant in southern Jakarta, reads, "If your children know Mickey Mouse, why don't they don't know si kancil?"Kancil (mouse deer) are often described in Indonesian fables as the cleverest of...

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Seaport police strive to maintain law and order

Seaport police strive to maintain law and orderBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Violent robberies, smuggling, prostitution and vehicle theft are among the crimes recorded by the Tanjung Priok Seaport Police, known locally as KP3, during the past few years.

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Give Permadi a fair chance: Scholars

Give Permadi a fair chance: ScholarsBy Santi WE Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): As pressures mount to prosecute psychic Permadi Satrio Wiwoho for his alleged blasphemous and libelous remarks, two Moslem leaders and a human rights official have joined the minority chorus calling for a cessation of...

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Satya Wacana rector to quit

Satya Wacana rector to quit SALATIGA, Central Java: The controversial rector of Satya Wacana Christian University, Jon JOI Ihalauw, says he will resign in November to allow the election of a new rector.Ihalauw has been under heavy fire for dismissing his critic, lecturer Arief Budiman, last year.

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

State-owned firms should manage forests

State-owned firms should manage forests JAKARTA (JP): A seminar recommended yesterday that state- owned companies take over managing forests from private concession holders for the benefit of the public.

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Asian economies to lead world growth: WB

Asian economies to lead world growth: WB BOMBAY (Reuter): Asian economies will lead global growth in the next century with those in East Asia continuing to fuel the rise, the World Bank's managing director said yesterday.

Wed, 12 Apr 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.

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Ancol fire not caused by short circuit: Police

Ancol fire not caused by short circuit: Police JAKARTA (JP): Police have ended their investigation of the fire that gutted the Mystery Castle in the Fantasy Land complex at Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta early last month.North Jakarta police chief Lt. Col.

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Judge orders arrest of fraud

Judge orders arrest of fraud SINGAPORE (AFP): Former Asian biscuit king Rajan Pillai, convicted here for defrauding his company, failed to appear in court for his sentencing yesterday, prompting the judge to issue a warrant for his arrest.Pillai, former managing director of Britannia Industries Pte.

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: MITMIT EXECUTIVES: MIT's Senior Executive Program director, Charles Grader (left), shakes hands after exchanging souvenirs with PT Indosat's technical director, Safwan Natanagara (center), who was accompanied by Indosat's administrative director, Herman Simanjuntak (right).

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

KL is set to revamp its composite stock index

KL is set to revamp its composite stock index KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange is set to revamp its barometer composite index (CI) next week by increasing the number of component stocks to 100 from 86, officials said yesterday.

Wed, 12 Apr 1995

ADB assists RI health care

ADB assists RI health care MANILA (UPI): The Asian Development Bank has approved an US$840,000 technical assistance grant for Indonesia's reproductive health care program, Bank officials said yesterday.

Tue, 11 Apr 1995

Rupiah not affected by dollar plunge: Analysts

Rupiah not affected by dollar plunge: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): Although the U.S. dollar fell against the Japanese yen to reach another post-war record low yesterday, analysts said the rupiah was holding firm and that monetary instability was unlikely in the near future.

Tue, 11 Apr 1995

Dollar falls to new low in Tokyo

Dollar falls to new low in Tokyo TOKYO (Agencies): The dollar renewed a global low to hit 80.15 yen on the Tokyo foreign exchange market early yesterday despite greenback-supporting market intervention by the Bank of Japan.It was quoted at 82.92-82.97 yen in afternoon trading, against 83.89-83.

Tue, 11 Apr 1995

Pulp, paper exports surge

Pulp, paper exports surge JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's exports of paper and paperboard increased by 40 percent from 591,800 tons in 1993 to 826,300 tons last year and those of pulp by 98 percent from 123,600 tons to 243,000 tons, according to the industry's association.

Tue, 11 Apr 1995

Police look for alleged killer of tattooed woman

Police look for alleged killer of tattooed woman JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives are searching for a man who allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend on Friday, a spokesman for city police headquarters said.

Tue, 11 Apr 1995

KONI ruling upsets PHRI

KONI ruling upsets PHRI JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian hockey association will abide by the National Sports Council's decision to bar the hockey team from participating in the 18th Southeast Asian Games, despite disagreeing with the council's reasoning.

Tue, 11 Apr 1995

Multibreeder to distribute bonus shares

Multibreeder to distribute bonus shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Multibreeder Adirama Indonesia will distribute a cash dividend of Rp 65 per share and one bonus share with a face value of Rp 1,000 for each two existing shares.

Tue, 11 Apr 1995

City foregoes billions due to illegal billboards

City foregoes billions due to illegal billboards JAKARTA (JP): The municipal administration suffers huge financial losses every year due to the unauthorized setting up of billboards across the capital, the head of the city's revenue office said yesterday.

Tue, 11 Apr 1995

17 temas to attend world bridge tourney

17 temas to attend world bridge tourney JAKARTA (JP): Seventeen countries representing their respective zones have confirmed their entry in the 5th World Junior Bridge Team Championship to be held in Bali in July.

Tue, 11 Apr 1995

Forestry firm owes Rp 350b

Forestry firm owes Rp 350b JAKARTA (JP): A central bank official revealed yesterday that the troubled Dayak Besar Group, currently facing sanctions by the Ministry of Forestry, is in arrears on loans totaling Rp 350 billion (US$157.6 million) to a group of private banks.

Tue, 11 Apr 1995

Golden Gloves boxing postponed

Golden Gloves boxing postponed JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association has postponed the Golden Gloves championships from June to November to give host Dili, East Timor ample time to prepare for such a major event.

Tue, 11 Apr 1995

117 rescued in ferry mishap

117 rescued in ferry mishap SINGAPORE (AFP): Some 117 passengers were plucked to safety by rescue workers after a ferry ran aground on the reefs off Singapore while on its way from Indonesia, police and Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) officials said yesterday.

Tue, 11 Apr 1995

New hospital in Bumi Serpong

New hospital in Bumi Serpong JAKARTA (JP): PT KPJ Medica, an Indonesian-Malaysian joint venture company, will build a 100-bed hospital in Bumi Serpong Damai, 50 kilometers west of here, in August.The company's chief commissioner, Rahmat Ismail, said the hospital, which will require a US$11 million...

Tue, 11 Apr 1995

Malaysia 'will go bankrupt' if PAS wins: Minister

Malaysia 'will go bankrupt' if PAS wins: Minister KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's party yesterday warned voters that Malaysia's rapid development and rich economy could be brought to ruin if the opposition was elected to power in polls this month.

Tue, 11 Apr 1995

Tanamur and Cafe Batavia closed by authorities

Tanamur and Cafe Batavia closed by authorities JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta administration temporarily closed down two famous nightclubs -- Tanamur and Cafe Batavia -- yesterday morning for allegedly failing to abide by the existing regulations governing amusement centers, an official said.

Tue, 11 Apr 1995

Villagers encroach on prison island

Villagers encroach on prison island CILACAP, Central Java: The authorities plan to resettle an estimated 900 people illegally occupying parts of Nusa Kambangan, which is well-known as a prison island for hardcore criminals.

Tue, 11 Apr 1995

Indonesia sends note to China over Natuna case

Indonesia sends note to China over Natuna case JAKARTA (JP): A foreign ministry official confirmed yesterday reports that Indonesia has sent a diplomatic note concerning China's inclusion of the Natuna islands in its maps.

Tue, 11 Apr 1995

Schroders Plc vows to tap RI capital market

Schroders Plc vows to tap RI capital market JAKARTA (JP): Schroders Plc, one of Britain's major merchant banks, pledged a stronger commitment yesterday to tapping the potential of the Indonesian capital market despite continued drops in share prices over the last few months.

Tue, 11 Apr 1995

500 workers go on strike

500 workers go on strike SEMARANG, Central Java: Over 500 workers of a furniture factory went on strike yesterday, demanding that their daily wage be raised from Rp 1,500 ($0.68) to Rp 3,000.The workers began their sit-in at 8. a.m.

Tue, 11 Apr 1995

Hutomo sprints to win Lido rally

Hutomo sprints to win Lido rally JAKARTA (JP): Hutomo Mandala Putra sped to the national sprint rally championship title at the Lido Lake resort, Sukabumi, West Java, on Sunday.Partnering with Ricardo Gelael in a Subaru Impreza, Hutomo completed the grueling 18-kilometer track in the fastest time...

Tue, 11 Apr 1995

New cement prices unlikely to draw investors

New cement prices unlikely to draw investors JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Trade Satrio B. Joedono said yesterday that the recent 40 percent increase in cement reference prices would not attract new entrants to the cement industry.

Tue, 11 Apr 1995

Golf meet for the disabled

Golf meet for the disabled JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman will open a charity amateur golf tournament on Apr. 23 at the Pondok Indah golf course, South Jakarta.The tournament is being held to help the Society for the Care of Indonesian Disabled Children raise funds...

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