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Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Let law take its course
Let law take its course With the memory of the so-called Monitor case still lingering in our minds, emotions are now once again heated in large sections of our community because of what is perceived to be blasphemous statements made against the Prophet Muhammad.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Police take over investigation of Permadi
Police take over investigation of Permadi JAKARTA (JP): Police took over the investigation of psychic Permadi Satrio Wiwoho, who allegedly insulted Islam, from the Attorney General's Office yesterday.Attorney General spokesman Basrief Arief said that the office had found evidence that Permadi...
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Ferry sinks in Kahayan River
Ferry sinks in Kahayan River PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: One person was killed and 15 others went missing when a ferry sank in Kahayan River in the early hours of Tuesday.The ferry, Dewi Indah, was carrying 128 people, taking them from Kuala Kapuas to Palangka Raya.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Training on radiology
Training on radiology JAKARTA (JP): Schering AG of Germany in cooperation with the Association of Indonesian Radiology Specialists is holding a two- day training course on advances in radiology.The course, which runs through today at Ciptomangunkusumo Hospital, is in commemoration of the 100th...
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Police asked to probe 23 labor exporters
Police asked to probe 23 labor exporters JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Manpower has requested that the National Police investigate 23 manpower supplier companies over alleged irregularities in the way they send workers overseas.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
No big tragedy
No big tragedy In the recent All England badminton tournament Indonesia succeeded in taking home only one title after the victory of our men's double team of Ricky Subagja/Rexi Mainaki over their compatriots Denny Kantono/Antonius.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Airport service
Airport service It is always pleasant to depart and come back to an organized airport such as Sukarno-Hatta in Jakarta and, except for the restrooms and chairs, enjoy a fairly clean environment. This feeling does not last long, however, as one leaves the terminal and is accosted by the "taxi"...
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Indonesia and tourism
Indonesia and tourismFrom Pikiran RakyatI would like to comment on the article by Moch. Djamali Z. (Pikiran Rakyat, March 14, 1995) about Indonesia.Indeed, Indonesia is not that popular in the United States, Western Europe and other countries which are technologically and industrially more advanced.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Bad loans at banks still rising
Bad loans at banks still rising JAKARTA (JP): Bad loans at the country's commercial banks increased to 3.97 percent of outstanding credits as of last January, from 3.88 percent last September and 3.53 in March last year.Governor of Bank Indonesia (the central bank) J.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Indonesian marital law
Indonesian marital law The last few weeks I have followed the discussion about foreign men marrying Indonesian women.As I myself am a Dutchman newly married to an Indonesian woman, the discussion was quite interesting.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Thieves break into immigration office
Thieves break into immigration office BATAM, Riau: Police have arrested six people who were believed to be members of a syndicate which last month broke into the Batam Immigration Office and made off with a safe.Two other gang members are still at large, Antara reported.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
NGOs protest arrests, demand freedom of press
NGOs protest arrests, demand freedom of press JAKARTA (JP): About 50 activists from 23 non-governmental organizations marched to the House of Representatives yesterday to protest the arrest of journalists and to demand greater freedom of the press.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Japan Cultural Center nurses 15 years of good feeling
Japan Cultural Center nurses 15 years of good feelingBy Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): Big buckets of red and yellow flowers have arrived along with various stalks of green and orange. A few Indonesian women crowd around the door of a classroom in the Japan Cultural Center in the Summitmas Building on...
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Minimum wage for domestic helpers to be introduced
Minimum wage for domestic helpers to be introduced JAKARTA (JP): The City Manpower Office is considering to set minimum wages for domestic helpers to improve their living standards.The regulations are currently being prepared by the remuneration commission, Haryono, a member of the commission, told...
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Sunter factory workers protest over Idul Fitri bonus
Sunter factory workers protest over Idul Fitri bonus JAKARTA (JP): About 30 workers of PT Nusantara Teknik Dimensi Sentosa, a heavy equipment factory in Sunter, North Jakarta, filed a complaint with city council yesterday.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Deputy finance ministers of APEC discuss exchange rate
Deputy finance ministers of APEC discuss exchange rate JAKARTA (JP): The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) deputy finance ministers discussed the effects of excessive exchange rate movement on trade and investment in the region yesterday in preparation for next month's conference of finance...
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Six state firms will be listed overseas
Six state firms will be listed overseas JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to float the shares of six state-owned companies through international stock markets to raise funds as part of its program to accelerate the prepayment of high-interest external loans, a minister said yesterday.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Ramos asks Goh to delay Manila trip after hanging
Ramos asks Goh to delay Manila trip after hanging MANILA (Agencies): President Fidel Ramos said yesterday he had convinced Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong to postpone his scheduled official visit to the Philippines after Singapore hanged a Filipina maid, despite Manila's appeals for a stay of...
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
RI, Malaysia model Moslem states: Expert
RI, Malaysia model Moslem states: Expert KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Strong economic growth in predominantly Moslem Malaysia and Indonesia has proven that Islam is not incompatible with rapid development, a U.S. military official said yesterday.Vice chairman of the U.S.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Satelindo selects Deutsche Telecom as stake acquirer
Satelindo selects Deutsche Telecom as stake acquirer JAKARTA (JP): After unexpectedly rejecting a British firm's bid to acquire 25 percent of its shares, PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo) yesterday agreed in principle to allow Deutsche Telekom of Germany to take the stake at US$586 million.
Wed, 22 Mar 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, 22 Mar 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Cartoon: Prince Valiant 3:05 TV Series: Fantasy 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music Competition: Asia...
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 21, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,700 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,225 74,500 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,050...
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Teachers advised not to use multiple choice test format
Teachers advised not to use multiple choice test format JAKARTA (JP): Teachers should keep the use of multiple choice tests to a minimum because of their inability to develop responsibility, competency and personality, a senior government official said yesterday.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Koja residents will fight for higher compensation
Koja residents will fight for higher compensation JAKARTA (JP): Residents in Koja Utara subdistrict in North Jakarta have pledged to continue fighting for higher compensation for their land, despite being warned off by the mayor.Head of the Koja resident's delegation H.M.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Police say Oki to be charged for murders
Police say Oki to be charged for murders JAKARTA (JP): Police convinced members of the House of Representatives that Hernoko Dewantono, alias Oki, the main suspect in a triple murder in Los Angeles, will face murder charges."We're absolutely sure he'll be tried," National Police Chief Gen.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Sham accident
Sham accidentFrom KompasOn Jan. 24, 1995, at about six o'clock in the evening I drove from Plumpang Semper to Tanjung Priok on the by-pass. The traffic was heavy but I had nothing to worry about because I drove carefully. But all of a sudden, I felt something bumping against the left side of my car.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Two more Pelni ships constructed
Two more Pelni ships constructed JAKARTA (JP): Jos L. Meyer-Papenburg of Germany won a contract yesterday from the government to construct two passenger ships for the state-owned shipping company PT Pelayaran Indonesia (Pelni).
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Developer wanted for fraud
Developer wanted for fraud JAKARTA (JP): A total of 476 applicants for various types of low-cost houses in Wanasari, Bekasi have lodged formal complaints against PT Jaya Graha, the developer.The residents raised the protest on Monday with the Jakarta office of the Legal Aid Institute as well as...
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Austria plans to focus its relations on Asia
Austria plans to focus its relations on Asia JAKARTA (JP): Despite its admission into the European Union, Austrian President Thomas Klestil yesterday asserted his country's intent to focus its relations on Asia, and Indonesia in particular.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Triangle to spur growth
Triangle to spur growth MANILA (AFP): A growth triangle encompassing contiguous areas of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand can generate US$15 billion to $20 billion in business opportunities, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said yesterday.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Calls to restrict alcohol sales
Calls to restrict alcohol sales SEMARANG, Central Java: Members of the Central Java Legislative Council are calling on the authorities to control the manufacturing and selling of alcoholic beverages, following reports that several people have died after consuming a traditional alcoholic drink.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
House leaders endorse handling of Bintang's case
House leaders endorse handling of Bintang's case JAKARTA (JP): The leaders of the House of Representatives praised the United Development Party (PPP) yesterday for adhering to legal procedures in their steps to dismiss Sri Bintang Pamungkas.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995
Missing engineer feared murdered
Missing engineer feared murdered SINGAPORE (AFP): Police were yesterday investigating whether human body parts found in the sea here over the last week were those of a South African engineer who went missing after a shopping trip in Singapore.
Tue, 21 Mar 1995
Western oil firms clamor for Iraqi deals
Western oil firms clamor for Iraqi deals BAGHDAD (Reuter): Western oil executives are holding talks in Iraq to finalize deals that could be activated when sanctions on Iraq are eased or lifted, Iraqi oil sources and diplomats said yesterday."They now want to remain undercover.
Tue, 21 Mar 1995
On birth certificates
On birth certificates In reply to a letter, March 18, 1995, The Jakarta Post, concerning the legalization of a birth certificate at the Dutch Embassy, I was told by an also very unfriendly female employee (like every time) that the legalization cost, if arranged by the Embassy, would cost me Rp...
Tue, 21 Mar 1995
Budget pre-empted yen surge
Budget pre-empted yen surge JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that the yen's surge against the U.S. dollar was no cause for panic because the Japanese currency's sharp rise had been anticipated.
Tue, 21 Mar 1995
Oil exporters spared from flagging dollar
Oil exporters spared from flagging dollar KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Global oil earnings, transacted in U.S. dollars, may have been dented by the flagging greenback but long- term adverse effects were unlikely, oil experts said yesterday.
Tue, 21 Mar 1995
Pro-RI leader slams Lisbon TV station
Pro-RI leader slams Lisbon TV station JAKARTA (JP): A pro-Indonesian Portuguese leader in Lisbon has criticized the TVI Portuguese television station for condoning an attempted entry into Indonesia by one of its journalist through fraudulent means.
Tue, 21 Mar 1995
Income tax
Income taxFrom SinarMinister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad recently announced the list of the biggest income tax payers in Indonesia for the year 1993. For private individuals, the first on the list was Sinta Dewi Sampurno, holder of PT HMS shares in Surabaya, East Java.
Tue, 21 Mar 1995
Manila may stop sending domestics to Singapore
Manila may stop sending domestics to Singapore MANILA (AFP): The Philippines is to review its policy on the mass deployment of overseas workers and may ban domestics from working in Singapore following the hanging there last week of a Filipina maid, an official said yesterday.
Tue, 21 Mar 1995
Satellite pact signed
Satellite pact signed KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Telekom Malaysia Bhd. signed an agreement with seven foreign telecom companies and agencies yesterday to set up a satellite communications network for aircraft, called Skyways Alliance, by year's end.
Tue, 21 Mar 1995
Major earthquake rocks Nabire
Major earthquake rocks Nabire JAKARTA (JP): A series of earthquakes, the strongest measuring 6 on the Richter scale, struck Nabire yesterday, in the Irian Jaya regency of Paniai, but there is no immediate word on casualties.
Tue, 21 Mar 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Dilentasia 3:30 TV Series: Willing And Abel 4:30 Science Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 University Program 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Wawasan 8:05 Traditional Drama 9:00...
Tue, 21 Mar 1995
Madura bridge project may be delayed
Madura bridge project may be delayed JAKARTA (JP): The development of a six-kilometer bridge connecting Surabaya and Madura scheduled to commence in August may be postponed because the land acquisition process is far from over, a minister said yesterday.
Tue, 21 Mar 1995
UI to hold exhibition
UI to hold exhibition JAKARTA (JP): The University of Indonesia will hold a three- day technology and arts exhibition at its campus in Depok, about 30 kilometers south of here.The exhibition, which will be opened on Friday and is in conjunction with the commemoration of the 45th anniversary of the...
Tue, 21 Mar 1995
PSSI will select the best from East, West
PSSI will select the best from East, West JAKARTA (JP): A national soccer team with players from the Indonesian league's West and East divisions will be prepared for the incoming South East Asian (SEA) Games."We will form two teams.
Tue, 21 Mar 1995
State TV, radio to merge in face of challenge
State TV, radio to merge in face of challenge JAKARTA (JP): The government is revamping the management of its radio and television networks, RRI and TVRI, in anticipation of the advent of the era of information superhighways, a senior official of the Ministry of Information says.
Tue, 21 Mar 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 20, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------ ADES ALFINDO 2,700 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,225 25 133,500 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA...
Tue, 21 Mar 1995
Justice and solidarity
Justice and solidarity Last week's hanging of a 42-year-old Filipino maid, Flor Contemplacion, convicted of a double murder by a Singaporean court, seems to be straining the relations between Singapore and the Philippines, our friendly neighbors and allies in the Association of Southeast Asian...