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Thu, 23 Feb 1995

Additional bus terminals prepared

Additional bus terminals prepared JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta and West Jakarta mayoralties have prepared eight additional bus terminals in anticipation of a sharply rising number of travelers for the Idul Fitri holidays.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 22, 1995 Trading Shares Close Change Volume -------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,400 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,300 -50 112,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA...

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

Girl without anus undergoes surgery

Girl without anus undergoes surgery SEMARANG, Central Java: Surgeons have successfully made an artificial anus for seven-year-old Astriani, a press report said yesterday.The girl, from a village in Temanggung, underwent the medical operation at the Dr.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

Sudwikatmono denies failing to donate

Sudwikatmono denies failing to donate JAKARTA (JP): Prominent businessman Sudwikatmono said yesterday that he was surprised at reading newspaper reports about the failure of conglomerates to donate Rp 3 billion to the 1994 National Social Solidarity Day organizing committee.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

McDonald's gives parcels to orphans

McDonald's gives parcels to orphans JAKARTA (JP): The management of McDonald's Indonesia donated Rp 500,000 in cash and parcels to 50 orphans from the Kebon Melati orphanage in Central Jakarta.The presentation was made at McDonald's Sarinah building outlet on Jl. MH Thamrin yesterday.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

Provinces asked to give govt jobs to Timorese youth

Provinces asked to give govt jobs to Timorese youth JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto asked regional administrations across the country yesterday to consider recruiting university graduates from East Timor to help Indonesia's youngest province out of its unemployment predicament.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

PPP and PDI cautious on changing election system

PPP and PDI cautious on changing election system JAKARTA (JP): Golkar says it is ready for changes in the electoral system away from the current system of proportional representation, as hinted at by President Soeharto, but the two minority parties are more cautious about the issue.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

KL wants new talks on islands

KL wants new talks on islands KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Foreign Minister Abdullah Badawi yesterday urged Jakarta enter into fresh talks to resolve a 25- year-old dispute over the ownership of two small islands.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

Savings in BRI

Savings in BRIFrom KompasI am the youngest child in my family. When my parents died the inheritance was divided among the children (there are six of us). Since I was still a small child at the time, the money was kept for me by my elder sister Lisna Juwita.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

Eleven fired for misuse of villages aid funds

Eleven fired for misuse of villages aid funds JAKARTA (JP): Eleven low-level bureaucrats have been fired for embezzling government funds, earmarked for the development of impoverished villages, an official said yesterday.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

Bank Bira's after-tax profit up almost five fold

Bank Bira's after-tax profit up almost five fold JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed Bank Bira announced yesterday a surge in its after-tax profit last year to an audited Rp 18 billion (US$8.18 million), up from Rp 3.64 billion in 1993.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

Indonesian workers

Indonesian workersFrom KompasI am delighted with the way our Police are tackling the case involving the murder of Gina Sutan Anwar, Eri Tri Harto Darmawan and Suresh Michandani, with Harnoko Dewantono (Oki) as the suspect.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

Poor police know-how leads to fireworks blast

Poor police know-how leads to fireworks blast JAKARTA (JP): Inexperience and a lack of fireworks knowledge led to a huge explosion at the Bekasi police precinct on Tuesday, a spokesman for the City Police says.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

On 'puasa' and fasting

On 'puasa' and fasting My sincere thanks to Pujo Broto and Sanjoto W. for their reinforcement of my contention that the words puasa and `fasting' are not suitable to translate their meanings, one for the other.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaThursday Maghrib 06.17 p.m.Friday Imsak 04.31 a.m. Subuh 04.41 a.m.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

Matahari store in Jatinegara warned

Matahari store in Jatinegara warned JAKARTA (JP): The Municipal Law and Order Office warned the management of the Matahari department store in Jatinegara Plaza, East Jakarta, yesterday that it will be closed down if it doesn't get an operation permit.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

Land developer refuses to talk to protesting Dairi villagers

Land developer refuses to talk to protesting Dairi villagers JAKARTA (JP): A group of villagers from Dairi regency in North Sumatra yesterday marched to the Jakarta office of PT Agro Citra Wahanamas Gemilang, the land developer and plantation company that plans to acquire their land.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

U.S. should hand over Oki evidence: Singgih

U.S. should hand over Oki evidence: Singgih JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has once again asked the United States government to hand over all material evidence regarding a triple murder in Los Angeles, to enable the main suspect, Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, to be tried here.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

Catchments

CatchmentsFrom KompasAs a layman I do not know much about geology. But I need some explanations about catchment systems, which are often discussed in the media.The problem of the development of such areas as North Bandung and Puncak never fails to attract the media.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

Lampung strict on expired food

Lampung strict on expired food BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The provincial government is seeing to it that Idul Fitri food parcels bought from shops are in good condition.The local health office has formed a special team in charge of supervising the condition of Idul Fitri food parcels, Antara reported.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

Philippines must take steps to avoid Mexican crisis

Philippines must take steps to avoid Mexican crisis MANILA (AFP): The Philippines must act on its fiscal position and trade deficit if it hopes to avoid a Mexico-style currency crisis and enjoy East Asian growth rates, economists said yesterday.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

China agrees to talk with RP about Spratlys

China agrees to talk with RP about Spratlys MANILA (AFP): China has agreed to hold talks with the Philippines over Beijing's occupation of a reef claimed by both countries in the disputed Spratly island chain, the Chinese ambassador to Manila said yesterday.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

UN and Vietnam pressured to end refugee saga

UN and Vietnam pressured to end refugee saga KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A global meeting on Indochinese refugees yesterday called on the United Nations and Vietnam to speed up repatriation of 40,000 Vietnamese still languishing in refugee camps in Asia, with forced return debated as a last resort.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

Navy to put off sub purchase

Navy to put off sub purchase BANGKOK (AFP): Defense Minister Vichit Sookmark has told the Thai navy to postpone its plans to buy two diesel-powered submarines, saying the 15-billion-baht (US$600-million) price tag is too high.

Thu, 23 Feb 1995

Man gets 3 years for killing

Man gets 3 years for killing JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta District Court has sentenced Romli, alias Lili, to three years imprisonment for stabbing Sujoko to death.Judge Judo Sumarto said in the verdict that on Sept.

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

Alcohol stickers are overpriced: Producers

Alcohol stickers are overpriced: Producers JAKARTA (JP): The row between liquor producers and a private firm trying to control the industry through compulsory labeling is intensifying.Hatta Arpan, chairman of the Association of Alcoholic Beverage Producers, on Monday accused the company of charging...

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

Holiday makers pack bus, railway stations

Holiday makers pack bus, railway stations JAKARTA (JP): People intending to celebrate Idul Fitri in their hometowns have started mobbing bus terminals and train stations.They choose to travel to their hometowns as early as possible to avoid being trapped in long traffic jams, which is the natural...

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

Police mapout plans for Idul Fitri holidays

Police mapout plans for Idul Fitri holidays JAKARTA (JP): The police have worked out the final details of transportation and security arrangements, nationwide, for the upcoming Idul Fitri holidays.National Police Chief Gen.

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

Compromised traffic fine

Compromised traffic fineFrom NeracaI appreciate traffic police who have taken stern measures against traffic violators in the Traffic Control Zone, in line with the new traffic law.Still young in age, the on duty policemen never want to compromise with the violators, but retain their drivers'...

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

AIDS kills six in West Java

AIDS kills six in West Java BANDUNG, West Java: Six people have died of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) throughout the province over the past five years.Health officials have registered another 13 people infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus that causes AIDS, the chief of the...

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Comedy 3:05 Gita Wicara 3:30 TV Drama: Dibawah Kilatan Pedang 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 Culture Program 8:05 Spektrum 9:00 World News...

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

Student testifies against friends

Student testifies against friends JAKARTA (JP): A member of the student regiment from the National University told Judge Moegihardjo of South Jakarta District Court that he saw one of the six defendants being tried throwing bottles filled with gasoline into the regiment's headquarters.

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

Government tries to control transmigrants' activities

Government tries to control transmigrants' activities JAKARTA (JP): The government is trying to control the activities of Javanese farmers who resettle in the forests of Indonesia's outer islands, to ensure that they will not disturb the ecological balance, according to a senior official.

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

One way traffic in Central Jakarta

One way traffic in Central Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The city land transport control agency will impose one way traffic flow on sections of Jl. Diponegoro and Jl. Proklamasi, Central Jakarta, in a bid to ease traffic jams on Jl. Salemba Raya.The regulation, which will take effect on Feb.

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

World teams to resume Indonesia Rally drive

World teams to resume Indonesia Rally drive JAKARTA (JP): The top two world teams of Subaru and Mitsubishi have confirmed their entry to the 1995 Indonesia Rally in Medan, North Sumatra next July, with Asia's developing manufacturers expecting to steal a bit of the thunder.

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

Korea-ASEAN trade up

Korea-ASEAN trade up SEOUL (AFP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) displaced the European Union (EU) as South Korea's third largest overseas market last year after the United States and Japan, trade officials said yesterday.

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

Legend 'Magic' Johnson and Abdul Jabbar to visit Jakarta

Legend 'Magic' Johnson and Abdul Jabbar to visit Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): In December, it is Santa Claus. But in April, it is basketball great Earvin "Magic" Johnson, who is going to come to town.And so is Kareem Abdul Jabbar, another living legend from the National Basketball Association's (NBA's)...

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

Controlling land use

Controlling land use President Soeharto's call for stricter control of the use and ownership of land is nothing new. Officials, from the President down to local administrators, have made such calls on many occasions in the past.

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

Battle over Iwo Jima continues

Battle over Iwo Jima continues On Feb. 19, 1945 the United States finally brought World War II to Japan itself as, after a massive prior bombardment, Marines landed on the island of Iwo Jima, which lay between U.S.-held Saipan and Guam to the south, and Tokyo to the north.

Wed, 22 Feb 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 Feb 1995

Risky risks freedom for fire

Risky risks freedom for fire JAKARTA (JP): Two men convicted of setting a house on fire and causing the deaths of four people were each sentenced to 12 years imprisonment at the Bogor District Court on Monday.

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

Kim Johannes may be charged again

Kim Johannes may be charged again JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday that the investigation of Kim Johannes, recently acquitted from a corruption charge related to alleged fictitious exports, could be reopened.

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

Dairi villagers intensify efforts to reclaim land

Dairi villagers intensify efforts to reclaim land JAKARTA (JP): A group of villagers from Dairi regency in North Sumatra continued their campaign yesterday to draw the attention of the central government and military to a land dispute that is turning violent.

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

'No choice but to beat Chinese Taipei'

'No choice but to beat Chinese Taipei' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has no choice but beating Chinese Taipei in their Davis Cup playoff matches at home at the end of March."A loss will cost us a lot of time as well as money," Sarwono Kusumaatmadja, new chairman of the Indonesian Tennis Association...

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

BII slowing growth of housing credits

BII slowing growth of housing credits JAKARTA (JP): Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII), a major bank listed on the domestic stock exchanges, is slowing the growth of its loans for property purchases this year in a bid to avoid an increase in bad loans.

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

Timorese greet rights probe

Timorese greet rights probe DILI, East Timor: Local legislators are welcoming the National Commission on Human Rights' investigation into the Jan. 12 killing in Liquisa of six people the military said were rebels.Manuel Carrascalao and Manuel C.G.

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

Mar'ie rules out credits for RI aircraft exports

Mar'ie rules out credits for RI aircraft exports JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad categorically rejected yesterday the possibility of providing export credits for foreign buyers of such high-tech products as aircraft from Indonesian companies.

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

Soeharto suggests Oki be tried in Indonesia: Oetojo

Soeharto suggests Oki be tried in Indonesia: Oetojo JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto suggested yesterday that Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, be tried in Jakarta for the triple murder that he allegedly committed in Los Angeles, Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said.

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

Gratitude

Gratitude With this letter I would like to pass on a message of appreciation from Ms. Susan Davies, the Acting Country Program Director, Indonesia Bilateral Program of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).Ms.

Wed, 22 Feb 1995

Building accessories on display

Building accessories on display JAKARTA (JP): A one day exhibition marking the launching of accessories for modern buildings was held yesterday in the Jakarta Convention Center.The exhibition contained various building accessories which can create healthy, efficient and comfortable workplaces and...

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