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Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Ramzi planned attacks on RP
Ramzi planned attacks on RP MANILA (AFP): A note found on the alleged mastermind of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing in New York, threatened terrorist attacks in the Philippines and on American and Pakistani business interests worldwide, the Philippine presidential security chief said Thursday.
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Islam navigates 2 currents in RI
Islam navigates 2 currents in RIBy Muhammad A.S. Hikam This article is based on a paper presented at a conference on Indonesia in New Orleans, United States on March 13, 1995. NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, U.S.
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Headmaster fined over Moslem veil
Headmaster fined over Moslem veil JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court has penalized a high school headmaster for expelling five students who refused to take off their Islamic veils.Lawyers for the students welcomed the decision, which overturned the High Court's ruling of May 1994 in favor of the...
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Electricity bill
Electricity billFrom KompasRecently my electricity bill increased sharply. Usually I only pay tens of thousands of rupiah. But this time the bill, to my great surprise, involved hundreds of thousands of rupiah.
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Golkar man to be asked on Permadi
Golkar man to be asked on Permadi JAKARTA (JP): Police will be questioning a senior official of the ruling Golkar party who publicly accused soothsayer Permadi Satrio Wiwoho of blasphemy.Police Chief Gen.
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Kuningan Office Park: Prasidha's latest success
Kuningan Office Park: Prasidha's latest success Jeffry Sanusi Soedargo, the Vice President of the Prasidha Group and Managing Director of the firm's Real Estate & Property Division, mentioned casually that once while driving through the Kuningan area, he was amazed at the development of high rise...
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Procedural problem may affect APP's subsidiary
Procedural problem may affect APP's subsidiary JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's 1994 foreign investment deregulation package has been praised as the most liberal in the country's history.However, the implementation of the new policy measures continues to be hindered by misinterpretation and, sometimes,...
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
'Ant-idotes' make millions for China
'Ant-idotes' make millions for China BEIJING (AFP): China's pharmaceutical industry is making one billion yuan (US$120 million) a year from the common ant, which has proved startlingly efficacious in treating maladies from arthritis to impotence, Xinhua said yesterday.
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Violence reigns at Satya Wacana
Violence reigns at Satya Wacana SALATIGA, Central Java: Internal bickering at Satya Wacana Christian University nearly developed into a physical clash yesterday, dashing long-held hopes for reconciliation.Students and lecturers at the university have been divided.
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
'No attack on rebel strongholds'
'No attack on rebel strongholds' PHNOM PENH (Reuter): The Royal Cambodian Armed Forces has no plan to attack and take any key Khmer Rouge strongholds this year but will try to narrow the rebel's controlled territory, a senior army commander said.
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Protection of migrant workers
Protection of migrant workersFrom.MerdekaA number of non-governmental organizations and many individuals under the coordination of the Women Solidarity Association have sent a letter to Dato Ajit Singh, the Secretary General of ASEAN in Jakarta.
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Bangladesh bowls
Bangladesh bowls out Sri Lanka SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AFP): Unfancied Bangladesh put in an impressive display in the field to bowl out Sri Lanka for 233 in the Asia Cup one-day cricket match here yesterday.
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Thailand retains gymnastic crown
Thailand retains gymnastic crown JAKARTA (JP): Sweeping all the four gold medals on offer in the rhythmic competitions yesterday, tallying its medals to 12 golds, six silvers and four bronzes, Thailand won the overall title of the second Southeast Asian Junior Gymnastics Championships.
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Vietnam must issue land titles
Vietnam must issue land titles HANOI (Reuter): A United Nations agency has called on communist Vietnam to issue land use certificates for all land in the country to "support the development of a competitive market economy".
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Germany regrets demonstration
Germany regrets demonstration JAKARTA (JP): The authorities of Sachsen (Saxony), embarrassed by a hostile demonstration against President Soeharto during his visit to Dresden, expressed on Wednesday their regret over the incident.
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Local cable struggles at home
Local cable struggles at home JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has failed to develop a fiber optic cable manufacturing industry because contractors of telecommunications projects prefer to bring in such cables from their own countries, an executive suggests.
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Hoodlums finish course, enter society with skills
Hoodlums finish course, enter society with skills JAKARTA (JP): The first two-week course on skills and military discipline for 569 suspected hoodlums ended yesterday with similar courses already scheduled for the future.
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Museums take part in RI anniversary
Museums take part in RI anniversary JAKARTA (JP): The government has appealed to all museums in the city to fully participate in the commemoration of Indonesia's 50th independence anniversary.Emil Salim, the chief executive of the organizing committee for the golden anniversary, on Wednesday met...
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Dutch center pays homage to East Indies
Dutch center pays homage to East IndiesBy Carla Bianpoen JAKARTA (JP): Erasmus Huis, the Dutch Cultural Center, was established on 27 March, 1970. Indonesia is the only country where the Dutch Government has a cultural center by this name.
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Legislator demand Tarmizi's resignation
Legislator demand Tarmizi's resignation SEMARANG, Central Java: A local legislator from the Moslem- oriented United Development Party demanded yesterday that Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher resign for his failure to seek a higher haj pilgrimage quota from Saudi Arabia.
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 6, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ ADES ALFINDO 2,625 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,250 16,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,350 50...
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Big guns hurdle to Taiwan's press
Big guns hurdle to Taiwan's pressBy James Kynge TAIPEI (Reuter): Taiwan's press, exulted by the West as a beacon of democracy in Asia, is under fire from big guns in government.Nearly eight years after the lifting of martial law heralded unprecedented liberties here, Taiwan's leaders are saying...
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Mitsubishi Bank cuts rate
Mitsubishi Bank cuts rate TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Mitsubishi Bank Ltd. said yesterday it would lower its short-term prime lending rate to 2.75 percent from three percent, effective April 12.The cut followed the announcement by the Bank of Japan that the central bank was easing short-term interest...
Fri, 07 Apr 1995
Foreign investors stay wary on Myanmar
Foreign investors stay wary on MyanmarBy Deborah Charles YANGON (Reuter): Myanmar's military government is moving to liberalize its economy but foreigners are still wary of making large investments because of poor infrastructure, an overvalued official currency and political uncertainty.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
Alcatel wins US$5 million contract
Alcatel wins US$5 million contract JAKARTA (JP): French telecommunications firm Alcatel has won a contract for the construction of a microwave transmission network linking Ujungpandang in South Sulawesi with Pagal in Flores.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
SEA Games lifters to train in Bogor
SEA Games lifters to train in Bogor JAKARTA (JP): Bogor, West Java, has been named as the training site for selected national weight lifters destined for the Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in December.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
China's structures on reef to stay temporarily: Ramos
China's structures on reef to stay temporarily: Ramos MANILA (Agencies): Philippine President Fidel Ramos said yesterday that structures set up by China on a disputed reef claimed by the Philippines in the South China Sea would "not be touched" for the time being.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
Haj quota
Haj quotaFrom Pikiran RakyatI disagree with the policy of the Saudi Arabian government to limit the quota for the haj pilgrims from foreign countries.Actually, the Saudi Arabian government should limit the number of local pilgrims (especially the illegal pilgrims), that keep increasing every year.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
Angry buffalo sparks commotion
Angry buffalo sparks commotion CIREBON, West Java: A female buffalo, which residents believed was "under heavy stress", went on the rampage yesterday through the city's streets, hurting three people and destroying several pedicabs.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
Bon Jovi concert: 'No drugs, booze'
Bon Jovi concert: 'No drugs, booze' JAKARTA (JP): Pop Rocker Bon Jovi will play in Jakarta on May 6, at the former Ancol race circuit, North Jakarta, with the slogan "No drugs, no booze."Tri H. Sudwikatmono, daughter of tycoon Sudwikatmono and president director of Indo Ent.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
Govt asked to give equal right to market entry
Govt asked to give equal right to market entry JAKARTA (JP): Experts suggested yesterday that the government open up Indonesia's market to all companies since protectionist policies have only concentrated the country's wealth into the hands of a few conglomerates.Didik J.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
Recalling undemocratic
Recalling undemocraticFrom Sinar PagiSinar Pagi published an article entitled Mega stresses no recalling for PDI. The paper also said that the Chairperson of Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), Megawati, will issue an instruction to the effect that PDI will not recall its members from the...
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
Mayoralty denies new permits to developer
Mayoralty denies new permits to developer JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta mayoralty yesterday announced that it has momentarily stopped issuing new building permits (IMB) to PT Summarecon Agung, a giant housing developer, because of its failure to comply with bylaws on building social and public...
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
Please tell me the address!
Please tell me the address! I recently happened to read Koichi Tohei's book Ki in Daily Life which I found very interesting. His organization Ki no Kenkyukai has worldwide branches as listed on the back page of the book, where Indonesia is said to have its branch at Jl.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
Military asks for list of leaders
Military asks for list of leaders JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Hartono ordered regional military chiefs yesterday to list the leaders of any clandestine movement that could undermine the nation's stability.Hartono said that the Jan.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
Ratelindo gets loan
Ratelindo gets loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Radio Telepon Indonesia (Ratelindo), the only fixed-cellular telecommunications operator in Indonesia, signed an agreement yesterday on a syndicated loan of Rp 200 billion (US$90.14 million) from 11 domestic banks.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
Melia Hotel to be dedicated
Melia Hotel to be dedicated JAKARTA (JP): Melia Purosani, the first five-star hotel in Yogyakarta, with 300 rooms, is scheduled to be inaugurated by the minister of tourism, post and telecommunications on Friday.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
Int'l crossers join Manado race
Int'l crossers join Manado race JAKARTA (JP): International crossers from Australia and the Philippines will pit their racing skills against local opponents in the motocross championships in Manado, North Sulawesi, next month.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
'Uncertainty creates anxiety in the press'
'Uncertainty creates anxiety in the press' DEPOK, West Java (JP): The government controls the press by sending editors unclear signals as to what degree of freedom is allowed, an expert says.This method has been forcing the press to engage in guessing games, said Dr.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
Convention business promising
Convention business promising JAKARTA (JP): The business of trade and industrial exhibitions and conventions in the Asia Pacific is highly promising given the strong outlook of the economies in the region, industry executives say.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
Governor pleased with ex-political detainees
Governor pleased with ex-political detainees JAKARTA (JP): Maluku governor M. Akib Latukonsina said on Tuesday that he is no longer suspicious of the ex-political detainees resettled on Buru island.According to the governor, the transmigrants have buried their bitter past and mixed in with...
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
German minister tours Asia
German minister tours Asia BONN (AFP): German Economics Minister Guenter Rexrodt was to leave yesterday with a high-powered business delegation for a 10- day tour of Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia.In Vietnam, where they are to begin talks Friday, the Germans are hoping to land contracts to help...
Thu, 06 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.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
Sachsen RI's gateway to East Europe
Sachsen RI's gateway to East Europe JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto in Dresden yesterday emphasized the importance of the German state of Sachsen (Saxony) as a portal that will allow Indonesia to forge ties with Eastern Europe.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
Municipality urged to raise project costs
Municipality urged to raise project costs JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Construction Companies Association, Daniel Hutapea, has urged the city administration to review costs for the construction of projects due to the increase in cement prices.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
Clothes, not models, main attraction in Ungaro's show
Clothes, not models, main attraction in Ungaro's showBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Last week, a woman hurried past my car, wearing a body-hugging blazer over a tight skirt skimming her knee. She teetered on her utilitarian high-heeled pumps down the muddy sidewalk and promptly jumped onto a...
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
Regional autonomy no threat to nation
Regional autonomy no threat to nation The provision of greater regional autonomy, which begins later this month, may have different meanings for different people. But it would not be correct to view the process of strengthening regional administrations as a threat to the nation state.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
Logging plans of 27 firms denied
Logging plans of 27 firms denied JAKARTA (JP): Only 25 of the 112 forest concessionaires filing logging plans with the government won unqualified approval from the Ministry of Forestry to fell trees in their concession areas during the fiscal year 1994-1995, an official says.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
Firm to build oil refinery
Firm to build oil refinery Jakarta (JP): The government has licensed PT Norco Internusa and PT Indo-Xo to establish oil refineries in East Java, with an investment of US$1.8 billion.Under approval letter No.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995
RP wants S'pore to reopen case
RP wants S'pore to reopen case MANILA (Reuter): A Philippine presidential inquiry will recommend that Singapore reopen its investigation into a double murder for which a Filipina maid was hanged, the inquiry head said yesterday.