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War against preman: why now?

War against preman: why now? The police declared all out war against hoodlums (locally called preman) and the Army immediately issued a statement supporting the effort. Kompas March 13, 1995 reported that the Governor of Jakarta and the Chief of Bakorstanasda have joined the choir.

Collection of radio tax

Collection of radio tax JAKARTA (JP): City administration will conduct a door-to-door operation to register radios and collect radio tax in 262 subdistricts of Jakarta from March 13 to 31.Head of City Revenue Office A. Wahab said that each radio owner is required to pay Rp 3,000.

Layer cake banned

Layer cake banned Several weeks ago, your paper quoted the Malaysian Health Minister as saying that his government banned a few Indonesian layer cakes from consumption in Malaysia. In his statement he also stressed that his ministry will conduct a laboratory test of the cakes and will inform his...

Soeharto's visit to Sarajevo

Soeharto's visit to Sarajevo President Soeharto's visit to Sarajevo is of a historic nature because it can be foreseen that it will be remembered for a long time to come and that it will have a long-lasting and positive impact.

Hasan reappointed JSX president for another term

Hasan reappointed JSX president for another term JAKARTA (JP): Hasan Zein Machmud retained his position as the president of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) for another three year term after a tough election at the exchange's shareholders meeting, which ended after midnight yesterday.

Tri Polyta signs $176m loan syndication accord

Tri Polyta signs $176m loan syndication accord JAKARTA (JP): PT Tri Polyta, a polypropylene resins producer listed on the Nasdaq exchange in the United States, signed here yesterday a US$176 million multi-tranche loan syndication extended by domestic and overseas banks.

Stock exchange

Stock exchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 15, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,700 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,175 -25 15,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA...

Holy sites

Holy sites Recently our Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher issued a press release stating that Indonesia has requested a bigger quota for our people to go on pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, but that the chances are very slim.

Tycoons pledge help for national sports

Tycoons pledge help for national sports JAKARTA (JP): None of the 50 prominent businessmen having dinner with Wismoyo Arismunandar, the new chairman of the National Sports Council (KONI), on Monday said "No" to his request for financial aid.

Violence against women increasing, police say

Violence against women increasing, police say JAKARTA (JP): The number of crimes committed against women in Indonesia increases every year, according to Col. Achwil Lutan, the deputy director of National Police's Directorate for Crime Investigation.

'Puskesmas' fee may be increased

'Puskesmas' fee may be increased JAKARTA (JP): Plans to increase the fees charged by community health centers (Puskesmas) from Rp 300 to Rp 900 per patient may be realized if the city council approves a new city regulation on health matters, replacing a 1985 regulation.

Cheating reporter sent to jail

Cheating reporter sent to jail BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A senior journalist was given a 10-month prison sentence by the local district court on Tuesday for defrauding a local businessman.Antara reported that Syarif Haris, 41, was found guilty of cheating Ruslan B.N.

TV program helps solve robbery case

TV program helps solve robbery case JAKARTA (JP): A robbery allegedly carried out by at least seven people in Bekasi was uncovered after a victim saw her knife, stolen by the bandits and used in an attempted robbery, shown on a television program.According to City Police spokesman Lt. Col.

Rights commission members visit 'preman'

Rights commission members visit 'preman' JAKARTA (JP): Members of the National Commission on Human Rights visited street hoodlums in police custody yesterday and inspected the Blok M shopping area to collect data on police treatment and public opinion about the thugs.

Bus operators snub authority

Bus operators snub authority JAKARTA (JP): Head of the Jakarta office of the transportation ministry, A. Karim Tj., expressed concern on Tuesday over the small number of bus companies who responded to the city administration's invitation to a meeting.

'Preman' wounds marine member

'Preman' wounds marine member JAKARTA (JP): Another soldier fell victim to a group of street thugs, as the authorities' recently declared nationwide "war" against the hoodlums, known locally as preman, continued yesterday.

Quake rocks Irian Jaya

Quake rocks Irian Jaya NABIRE, Irian Jaya: A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale shook the city of Nabire on Monday evening, sending residents scurrying out of their houses for safety.

Permadi ready to face trial for prophecy

Permadi ready to face trial for prophecy JAKARTA (JP): Psychic Permadi, in hot water as a result of his prediction that political turbulence might rock Indonesia this year, says he is ready to account for his prophecy in court.

Sintong's visit provokes Aussie

Sintong's visit provokes Aussie SYDNEY (Agencies): The current visit by Indonesian Maj. Gen. Sintong Panjaitan to Australia has sparked a controversy because many still remember him as the man responsible for the bloody incident in Dili, East Timor, four years ago.

Asian investors in Perth

Asian investors in Perth PERTH, Australia (AFP): Singapore, Malaysian and Indonesian investors have poured more funds into Perth's central business district than all Australian sources in the past two years.

Surjadi optimistic on social issues

Surjadi optimistic on social issues JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja is optimistic that the administration will be able to handle the various social problems which the municipality is facing."My optimism is largely based on the fact that we currently have a lot of social organizations,...

All zoo shops to be demolished

All zoo shops to be demolished JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is determined to demolish all handicraft shops and food stalls in Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta because their existence affects the lives of animals, and because the structures are not in line with city planning.

The virtue of forgiveness

The virtue of forgiveness A wise elderly citizen has reminded the nation that it should spare a thought for the fate of the former members of the banned Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) who, despite being released some 17 years ago from various detention camps, have yet to be treated like other...

Plane's tires burst at Sentani

Plane's tires burst at Sentani JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: A Fokker F-27 plane with 45 people on board had four of its tires burst as it was landing at Sentani airport on Tuesday.Fortunately, there were no fatalities because captain Wibowo and co-pilot Dede Nurul managed to keep the plane on the runway...

Plan to rid city of thugs received cooly by activists

Plan to rid city of thugs received cooly by activists JAKARTA (JP): Two members of the National Commission on Human Rights have greeted the government-sponsored war against street hoodlums with mixed reactions.

Local bank may be guilty of altering haj list

Local bank may be guilty of altering haj list JAKARTA (JP): The government revealed yesterday that it had discovered several cases of manipulation, including one of data alteration by a state-owned bank, in relation to the lucrative business of sending haj pilgrims to Mecca.

Inventory of wealth

Inventory of wealthFrom Sinar PagiSinar Pagi states that according to the law observer from the Airlangga University in Surabaya, M. Zaidun, quoting the 20th Congress of the Islamic Students Association (HMI), the inventory of officials' wealth is a pre-requisite to a "clean government.

SeaWorld adds to its collection

SeaWorld adds to its collection JAKARTA (JP): SeaWorld, a large seawater aquarium in Ancol, North Jakarta, has added to its collection after receiving four species of sharks: three Tawny Nurse sharks on March 1 and a Lemon shark on Feb. 25.

Protest at Japan consulate

Protest at Japan consulate DENPASAR, Bali: A group of students marched to the Japanese consulate on Tuesday demanding an apology from the Japanese television network NHK for reporting, erroneously, of an outbreak of cholera on the holiday island.

Probation terms for assaulting minister's son

Probation terms for assaulting minister's son JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court yesterday sentenced the son of the chairman of the powerful Pemuda Pancasila youth organization to 10 months' probation.Yedidiah S. K.

Singapore rejects president's appeal for condemned maid

Singapore rejects president's appeal for condemned maid SINGAPORE (Agencies): The Singapore authorities yesterday rejected Philippine President Fidel Ramos' appeal for clemency for domestic worker Flor Contemplacion, who is to be hanged for murdering a fellow maid and a toddler.

Betawi music at Gedung Kesenian

Betawi music at Gedung Kesenian JAKARTA (JP): The City Culture Office will hold a Betawi music concert at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta in Central Jakarta on March 24.Tugiyono, head of the office, said the concert is aimed mainly at developing and preserving the Betawi culture.

Cricket news

Cricket news Indonesians are about as interested in cricket as Australians are in badminton.But, given the large number of Australians, Englishmen and Indians in Indonesia, couldn't The Jakarta Post run at least a few paragraphs of cricket news?Australia is currently playing the West Indies in the...

All-England tourney no sweat for Hariyanto

All-England tourney no sweat for Hariyanto BIRMINGHAM, England (Agencies): Title holder Hariyanto Arbi sailed through his first match 15-3, 15-7 against a former champion as he began the defense of his All-England badminton crown yesterday.

Bullet proof vest for security men

Bullet proof vest for security men JAKARTA (JP): Chief of City Security Office A.F. Lapian said all city security officers will now be equipped with bullet proof vest because of riskier duties they are now facing.

Baring Indonesia resumes trading

Baring Indonesia resumes trading JAKARTA (JP): PT Baring Securities Indonesia (BSI), the local arm of the bankrupt British merchant bank Barings, resumed trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange yesterday after a week's delay.

Captive breeding for orangutan

Captive breeding for orangutan MEDAN, North Sumatra: The provincial tourist office is calling on the authorities to establish a breeding center for orangutans as a way of promoting North Sumatra tourism.

Fear-free elections

Fear-free elections President Soeharto has instructed the Indonesian Institute of Sciences to examine the electoral system and the social role of the Armed Forces in Indonesia. The President made this demand when installing Dr. Soefyan T. Sauri as the Chief of the Research Institute.

Bank Surya ties up with Korean bank

Bank Surya ties up with Korean bank JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed Bank Surya, a subsidiary of the Golden Truly Group of Indonesia, will open a joint venture bank with the Commercial Bank of Korea later this year to support economic relations between the two countries.

Madura bridge project to start this year

Madura bridge project to start this year JAKARTA (JP): Eight ministers, a number of high ranking officials, Japanese company executives and military officers gathered at the Ministry of Public Works yesterday to finalize plans on the development of the Suramadu bridge which will connect Surabaya...

Indonesians has biggers chance in All-England

Indonesians has biggers chance in All-England BIRMINGHAM, England (Agencies): Indonesia's all-conquering badminton players look set to land the singles titles at the All- England championships this week even without Olympic men's champion Alan Budikusuma.

New approach in E. Timor needed

New approach in E. Timor needed DILI, East Timor (JP): Security problems in this youngest province of Indonesia cannot be solved by military operations alone, a local military officer has acknowledged.Col. Kiki Syahnakrie told visiting Australian Ambassador Allan R.

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...

Problem of garbage

Problem of garbage After a very relaxing weekend in Puncak, I returned to Jakarta thankful for such simple pleasures as fresh air and exercise. However, while walking through a beautifully manicured tea plantation, I was saddened to see how much garbage was lying on the ground.

RI makes last bid for bigger haj quota

RI makes last bid for bigger haj quota JAKARTA (JP): The government has sent the secretary general of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Zarkowi Soejoti, to Riyadh on another mission seeking a higher quota for Indonesian haj pilgrims this year.

U.S. wants RI to support KEDO

U.S. wants RI to support KEDO JAKARTA (JP): The United States is calling for Indonesia's participation in the newly-formed Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization (KEDO) consortium, intended to supply North Korea with "safe" reactors.U.S.

Veterans upset over land appropriation

Veterans upset over land appropriation JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Purna Siluman Merah war-veterans foundation staged a protest yesterday at the House of Representatives compound over the establishment of a golf course on their land.

Dossier of Oki to be submitted

Dossier of Oki to be submitted JAKARTA (JP): Head of Jakarta Prosecutor's Office, Suyoto, said on Monday that the dossiers regarding a passport forgery allegedly committed by Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, would be handed over to South Jakarta District Court this week.

Soeharto ends Sarajevo trip safely

Soeharto ends Sarajevo trip safely ZAGREB (JP): Alhamdulillah (All praise to Allah) was the first phrase uttered by President Soeharto when his plane from Sarajevo landed in Zagreb on Monday.In fact, relief was all around as the plane carrying the President and his entourage to Zagreb touched down...

New network introduced

New network introduced JAKARTA (JP): PT Sisindosat, a subsidiary of the state-owned international telecommunications company, PT Indosat, launched here yesterday a new computer network which will lead to the technology of Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM).Sisindosat's executive Karnajaya P.