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Thu, 02 Mar 1995
4,000 families to be resettled
4,000 families to be resettled SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: More than 4,000 families from Java, Bali and West Nusa Tenggara will be resettled in this province during the 1995/96 fiscal year.Head of the provincial transmigration office, Nadjamuddin, said the settlers would be employed in agricultural...
Thu, 02 Mar 1995
Time for thailand to take humanitarian tack on Myanmar?
Time for thailand to take humanitarian tack on Myanmar?By Vitit Muntarbhorn BANGKOK: The Thai Prime Minister's recent visit to Myanmarese refugees along the frontier must have given him a first hand impression of the precarious situation facing opponents of the military junta, alias the State Law...
Thu, 02 Mar 1995
Myanmar signs gold contract
Myanmar signs gold contract YANGON (Reuter): Myanmar's Ministry of Mines and the Pacific Arc Exploration Co of Australia have signed production sharing contracts on exploration of alluvial gold deposits in Myanmar, official media reported yesterday.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995
Bintang says he never questioned Pancasila
Bintang says he never questioned Pancasila JAKARTA (JP): Legislator Sri Bintang Pamungkas, facing dismissal from the House of Representatives (DPR), denies all accusations by his party leaders that he has undermined the state ideology Pancasila.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995
RP congressman assassinated
RP congressman assassinated MANILA (Reuter): A member of the Philippine House of Representatives was shot dead outside the legislature just meters from a police post, police said yesterday.Tito Espinosa, a former judge representing the island province of Masbate just south of Luzon, was shot three...
Thu, 02 Mar 1995
New trend among Moslems
New trend among Moslems Perhaps no country on this planet earth is more affected by the Idul Fitri holiday than Indonesia. During the past several days a massive exodus of people planning to celebrate the post- fasting holidays at home has been pouring out of urban centers.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995
Taiwan, RI sign tax accord
Taiwan, RI sign tax accord TAIPEI (AFP): Taiwan yesterday signed a double-taxation avoidance agreement with Indonesia, in a move that will further improve ties between the two countries in the absence of diplomatic relations.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995
Military must retain at least 70 DPR seats
Military must retain at least 70 DPR seats JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces said yesterday it needs between 70 and 75 seats to maintain the effectiveness of its representation in the House of Representatives (DPR).Armed Forces (ABRI) spokesman Maj. Gen.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995
ARII has 12 months to find new president
ARII has 12 months to find new president JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana has given Atlantic Richfield Indonesia Inc. (ARII) one year to find an Indonesian citizen to replace its new president, who is a foreign national.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995
RI, Japan firms join hands to produce coffee
RI, Japan firms join hands to produce coffee JAKARTA (JP): The Palembang-based PT Prasidha Aneka Niaga, a company listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya Stock Exchanges, signed a joint venture agreement yesterday with two Japanese corporations and another domestic firm to produce instant and ground...
Thu, 02 Mar 1995
Food price surge fuels high inflation
Food price surge fuels high inflation JAKARTA (JP): A recent surge in food prices gave a further push to the country's inflation rate, which reached 1.31 percent in February, as compared to 1.16 percent in January, Minister of Information Harmoko told journalists after a cabinet meeting yesterday.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995
Pertamina secures fuel stock
Pertamina secures fuel stock SEMARANG, Central Java: The Central Java and Yogyakarta supply and distribution office of the state oil company Pertamina is well-stocked with fuel to serve the residents of the two provinces during the Idul Fitri holidays.Office Chief H.A.R.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995
Dormitory terrorized by youths
Dormitory terrorized by youths JAKARTA (JP): Twenty residents of a women's dormitory on Jl. Senopati 3, South Jakarta, expressed their concern yesterday over acts of violence allegedly being carried out by young men belonging to a powerful youth organization, in a bid to expel them from their abode.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995
Boxing: Free at last!
Boxing: Free at last! The type of fight covered in the report Boxer extremely critical after brain operation, The Jakarta Post, Feb. 27, 1995, is exactly the type of competition boxing fans want to see.
Thu, 02 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.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995
Injustice
Injustice Recent letters have raised the issues of residency, employment and inheritance with respect to the foreign party (in Indonesia) of a mixed marriage, i.e. Indonesian national and foreigner, and more importantly the status of the children of those marriages.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995
Three investigated over corruption
Three investigated over corruption KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The provincial prosecution office is investigating three former local officials who allegedly took Rp 280 million ($127,000) as a kickback while in office.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995
S. Jakarta mayor inspects markets
S. Jakarta mayor inspects markets JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Mayor H. Pardjoko and several other officials inspected shopping centers, markets and the Lebak Bulus bus terminal on Tuesday."This inspection is mainly intended to closely monitor the situation at shopping centers, markets and bus...
Thu, 02 Mar 1995
S'pore starts coffee futures
S'pore starts coffee futures SINGAPORE (AFP): The Singapore Commodity Exchange (Sicom) launched yesterday a global coffee futures contract to serve Asia's growing market for the commodity to hedge prices within the region's time zone.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995
Results of Timor probe announced
Results of Timor probe announced JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights said yesterday that military personnel violated basic rights during a recent operation in East Timor that left six villagers dead.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995
Tales of '1001 Nights' enliven Ramadhan nights
Tales of '1001 Nights' enliven Ramadhan nightsBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Almost every night during the month of Ramadhan, The Stage presented storytelling sessions by various artists and writers of The Tales of 1001 Nights.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995
Researchers appointed to study poll system
Researchers appointed to study poll system JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), upon the instructions of President Soeharto, has formed a team of researchers to study the current electoral system and possible alternatives to address its shortcomings.LIPI spokesman T.J.C.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995
Benny skips second Davis Cup clash
Benny skips second Davis Cup clash JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one Benny Wijaya will, for the second time, fail to play for Indonesia in a Davis Cup play- off against Chinese Taipei, slated for March 31 to April 2.
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
KL fumes at Jakarta's plan for costlier maids
KL fumes at Jakarta's plan for costlier maids KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia was yesterday fuming over Jakarta's proposal to raise the minimum required wage of Indonesian maids working overseas, warning it could hire domestic helpers from Thailand instead.
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
Pawnshop 'stormed'
Pawnshop 'stormed' JAKARTA (JP): A pawn shop owned by the state-owned pawn shop company Perum Pegadaian in North Jakarta has been "stormed" by many customers.Sjardang Hidayat, head of the North Jakarta pawn shop, said that over 400 hundred customers flocked to the shop on Monday, up from about 150...
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
Tougher action for manpower supplier firms
Tougher action for manpower supplier firms JAKARTA (JP): The government will not show any leniency toward manpower supplier companies which are poorly managed by simply declining to renew their operational licenses, a senior official of the Ministry of Manpower said.
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
Anti-dumping measures for fair trade, says EU
Anti-dumping measures for fair trade, says EU JAKARTA (JP): Head of the European Union's (EU) representation in Indonesia defended yesterday the anti-dumping measures taken by the EU as a means of ensuring an honest and competitive trading system.
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
My last word
My last word Thank you, Ina Sumarsono (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 27, 1995), for a glimpse of Ramadhan observance in times past, as well as your current liturgy on this occasion.Your letter substantiates my earlier, simple, statement that the English word "fasting" is insufficient to translate the true...
Wed, 01 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, 01 Mar 1995
Two security guards testify in students' trial
Two security guards testify in students' trial JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court heard testimony from two National University security guards yesterday and each said that they did not actually see the 12 university students on trial in the act of assaulting student regiment members or...
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
Barings harmless to Singapore's budget
Barings harmless to Singapore's budgetBy Chen May Yee SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore was set Tuesday to present what is touted as a pre-election national budget, which financial analysts say is unlikely to be overshadowed by a billion-dollar futures scandal here.
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
Nepalese tried for smuggling heroin
Nepalese tried for smuggling heroin JAKARTA (JP): A 27-year-old Nepalese man, identified only as Dev, is being tried at the Central Jakarta District Court on charges of smuggling 103 capsules of heroin in his stomach from Thailand.
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
Theft in night bus
Theft in night busFrom KompasOn Feb. 7, 1995 I left Malang (East Java) for Jakarta on a Safari Dharma night bus. There were only six passengers from Malang and the bus crew took on more passengers in Surabaya.
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
Telkom revenues up in S. Jakarta
Telkom revenues up in S. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta office of the state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom has announced an increase in revenue to about Rp 254 billion (US$115.4 million) or 104 percent of its target.Chief of the office, Doddy Herdiaman S.
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
Eleven die in road accidents
Eleven die in road accidents CIREBON, West Java: Eleven people have been killed, nine seriously injured, and 20 others were slightly injured over the past week throughout the province, the police said yesterday.
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
Number vacating city drops as Idul Fitri nears
Number vacating city drops as Idul Fitri nears JAKARTA (JP): The annual Idul Fitri exodus eased slightly yesterday, while traffic and business activity in the city remained busy, indicating that many Jakartans have yet to leave for their hometowns.
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
Where to enjor your Idul Fitri festivities
Where to enjor your Idul Fitri festivities JAKARTA (JP): Four of Jakarta's major tourist destinations are offering various programs to attract visitors during the Idul Fitri public holidays, which fall March 3 and 4.
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
Golkar, Kadin against Kanindotex acquisition
Golkar, Kadin against Kanindotex acquisition JAKARTA (JP): The ruling political group Golkar and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) have declared their opposition to the planned acquisition of a troubled textile mill by the owner of Bimantara Group and a former Salim Group...
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
Chinese coaches for RI fencers
Chinese coaches for RI fencers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Fencing Association (Ikasi) has decided to hire three Chinese coaches in preparation for the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in December.
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
Latief plans to blacklist firms
Latief plans to blacklist firms JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief announced yesterday his intention to blacklist companies who are insensitive or who continue to violate or ignore labor laws.
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
Political parties come under fire
Political parties come under fire JAKARTA (JP): A number of political commentators decried yesterday the dismissals of two outspoken legislators by their political organizations.Priyatmoko and Hariadi, both of Surabaya-based Airlangga University, and Syamsuddin Haris of the Indonesian Institute of...
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
Thirteen die in diarrhea outbreak
Thirteen die in diarrhea outbreak KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Thirteen people have died and more than 300 others have been hospitalized as a diarrhea epidemic broke out in Ende and Sumba, Antara reported yesterday.
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
RI's plywood prices to rise
RI's plywood prices to rise JAKARTA (JP): Korindo Group, the South Korean trading arm of Indonesia's association of plywood makers, said that it will soon raise the export prices of plywood."We are planning to increase plywood prices by around US$20 to $30 per cubic meter this year," said Korindo's...
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
PT Unindo denies protest reports
PT Unindo denies protest reports JAKARTA (JP): The management of PT Unindo, a producer of distribution and power transformers and medium voltage switchgears, yesterday denied reports that it was among companies accused by workers of failing to make the compulsory extra payment to its employees.
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
JSX will move to new office next month
JSX will move to new office next month JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) will move to its fully computerized office by the end of this month, the executive of the exchange said.Achmad Daniri, the JSX's director for transactions, said Monday night that a series of mock trading...
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
ASEAN promotes telecoms
ASEAN promotes telecoms BANGKOK (AFP): Six countries of Southeast Asia have agreed to pool their efforts -- and money -- to better compete in the world telecommunications market, a Thai official said yesterday.The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will invest US$1.
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
Public facilities vital: Surjadi
Public facilities vital: Surjadi JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said the obligation of developers to build public facilities in the city is aimed at creating a peaceful atmosphere and to avoid public unrest."The facilities are for the people, not for the city administration.
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
Indonesians jailed for fraud in France
Indonesians jailed for fraud in France JAKARTA (JP): National Police Headquarters denied yesterday reports that a number of Indonesian citizens arrested in Paris for using faked credit cards were being deported.
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
Restriction on derivatives trading is crucial
Restriction on derivatives trading is crucial JAKARTA (JP): Senior economists, concerned about world market instability over the recent Barings crisis, called on the government yesterday to restrict members of the local exchange from taking part in derivatives trading on overseas markets.
Wed, 01 Mar 1995
Indonesia for lifting of embargo on Iraq
Indonesia for lifting of embargo on Iraq JAKARTA (JP): Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohamad Sa'id Al-Sahaf met with President Soeharto yesterday to ensure Indonesia's support for the lifting of sanctions against Baghdad.