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Wed, 15 Feb 1995

Firecrackers (2)

Firecrackers (2)From NeracaDuring Operation Walet, the Jakarta Metropolitan Police confiscated thousands of firecrackers from vendors in Jatinegara and Tebet.We would like to congratulate the police on their effort to deal with firecrackers, especially during the Ramadhan month.

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

Ibrahim may quit Bulog chief post by this weekend

Ibrahim may quit Bulog chief post by this weekend JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Food Ibrahim Hasan yesterday refused to comment on the likelihood that he will no longer chair the National Logistic Agency (Bulog) by the end of this week."Don't ask me such questions.

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

Seeking help

Seeking helpFrom Berita BuanaI am a young woman, 21 years old. Following a family row, I was thrown out of home after I graduated from SMEA (Senior Economic School) in 1992. To earn a living I became a live-in housemaid.Later I accepted a job I was offered outside Jakarta.

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

U.S. government wants Oki to be trial in LA

U.S. government wants Oki to be trial in LA JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday that the United States government has asked Jakarta for the expulsion, not extradition, of Harnoko Dewantono, the main suspect of a triple murder in Los Angeles.

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

Tough traffic law largely ignored

Tough traffic law largely ignored JAKARTA (JP): The 1992 Traffic Law with its tough penalties has not had the desired effect in instilling discipline among motorists, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto says.

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

Govt to keep grip on Kanindotex

Govt to keep grip on Kanindotex JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday that the government will maintain management control of the troubled textile mill PT Kanindotex through the Federation of Indonesian Batik Cooperatives.

Wed, 15 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, 15 Feb 1995

The problem of a 'clean environment'

The problem of a 'clean environment'By Onghokham JAKARTA (JP): Recently it happened again: people being accused of being tainted with leftism due to contamination through relatives or even friends connected with what used to be called the "old left", or communists or with the coup d'etat of Sept.

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

RI, RP, Thai firms will set up satellite operator

RI, RP, Thai firms will set up satellite operator JAKARTA (JP): Three telecommunications companies from Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines agreed yesterday to establish a mobile satellite telecommunication operator.

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

Better relations between Moslems and govt forecast

Better relations between Moslems and govt forecast YOGYAKARTA (JP): The appointment of Gen. R. Hartono as Army chief of staff will further bolster the government's relations with Moslem groups in the country, a political analyst says.

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

'Piracy incidents declined in 1994'

'Piracy incidents declined in 1994' KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Incidents of piracy worldwide declined in 1994 but increased dramatically in Indonesian waters, the Regional Piracy Center said yesterday.In its annual Piracy Report, the center said there were 90 incidents of piracy across the world in...

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

Firecrackers (1)

Firecrackers (1) The letter from Mrs. Yattie in the Feb. 14, 1995 issue of your newspaper concerning the lighting of firecrackers during the Ramadhan month is finding my full sympathy. It is really very difficult to understand that there are no restrictions against the use of firecrackers in...

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

New firm to manage property fund

New firm to manage property fund SINGAPORE (AFP): Property consultants Jones Lang Wootton (JLW) and the Prudential Insurance Co. of America said yesterday they had set up a joint company to manage a US$300 million fund for investment in Southeast Asia's booming property sector.

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

United States neutral in Philippines-China row

United States neutral in Philippines-China row WASHINGTON (Reuter): The United States, which has its own disputes with China, on Monday refused to take sides in the Philippines dispute with Beijing over the Spratly Islands.

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

Dangerous parking

Dangerous parking I would like to inform foreigners, especially those who do not have a driver, not to park at a free supermarket in the Kemang, in the evenings.For the second time this year, Feb. 11, my Kijang car was interfered with, so that the engine stopped suddenly, approximately 400 meters...

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

'Indonesians may visit Jerusalem'

'Indonesians may visit Jerusalem' JAKARTA (JP): The government has declared that it will not prevent citizens from making religious pilgrimages to holy sites in Jerusalem.Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher made the statement on Monday during his meeting with members of the House of...

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

Yogyakarta to host world race

Yogyakarta to host world race JAKARTA (JP): For the first time ever Indonesia will host one of the 12 series of the World Motocross Championships on July 30 at the Pugeran circuit in Yogyakarta.The organizer, Nadjib M.

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

Tanamur to have new exterior

Tanamur to have new exterior JAKARTA (JP): Tanamur, the oldest discotheque in town, will have a new look by the end of this month."The renovation of the exterior is aimed at maintaining our customers," said the owner of the disco, Ahmad Fahmy, on Monday.

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

Witnesses vague on burner of post

Witnesses vague on burner of post JAKARTA (JP): Three witnesses in the trial of six students of the National University testified yesterday at the South Jakarta District Court, saying that they did not see who burned the regiment headquarters on Oct. 18.

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

New Sports Council chief to unveil assistants soon

New Sports Council chief to unveil assistants soon JAKARTA (JP): The newly elected president of the National Sports Council Wismoyo Arismunandar will announce his leadership board lineup by Feb. 22, before fully taking office.

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

A preference for Moslems in military leadership?

A preference for Moslems in military leadership? Rumors have been making their rounds that the military leadership these days is being consciously geared for filling with those of Moslem background. Noted political scientist Amir Santoso argues that these rumors are totally baseless.

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

Mind the traffic lights

Mind the traffic lightsFrom NeracaI would like to warn fellow motorists to abide by the traffic regulations even in the absence of police surveillance.I stress this matter because I often see road users, particularly motor-cyclists, going through the red light of traffic lights.

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

Revenues from oil expected to go up this fiscal year

Revenues from oil expected to go up this fiscal year JAKARTA (JP): The government's revenues from oil and gas sectors this fiscal year are expected to exceed the targeted Rp 9.5 trillion (US$4.3 billion) because the country's oil prices during the first 10 months of the year were higher than...

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

Easing of rules on used ships sought

Easing of rules on used ships sought JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Importers Association asked the government yesterday to ease restrictions on imported used vessels and reduce tax burdens on local shippers to strengthen the country's shipping services.

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

Decision on Bambang postponed

Decision on Bambang postponed JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Wahono, defying speculation that he would buckle under Golkar pressure, decided yesterday to postpone a decision on expelling legislator Bambang Warih Koesoemo until next week.

Wed, 15 Feb 1995

RI will host NAM ministerial meeting in April

RI will host NAM ministerial meeting in April JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will host a ministerial-level meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Bandung, West Java, this April, a government official said yesterday.

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

Man imprisoned for vandalism

Man imprisoned for vandalism DILI, East Timor: The district court yesterday sentenced a man to 17 months in jail for burning houses and pelting stones at a fire brigade in the wake of ethnic rioting in November.Judge Barita Sinaga said Agustino Belo was found guilty of inciting rioting on Nov.

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

PLN under fire for cooperation

PLN under fire for cooperation JAKARTA (JP): The state electricity company PT PLN was under fire yesterday over its dealing with private investors involving power generation, which has caused high prices of electricity for subscribers and PLN.

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

Army's strength still below ideal, Gen. Feisal says

Army's strength still below ideal, Gen. Feisal says JAKARTA (JP): The strength of the Indonesian Army is still below an ideal level, given its immense task to defend the nation and maintain security and order in the huge archipelago, Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung said yesterday.

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

Manila to seek UN help on Spratlys

Manila to seek UN help on Spratlys MANILA (Reuter): The Philippines said yesterday it was considering elevating the issue of China's occupation of a coral reef in the disputed Spratly islands to the United Nations Security Council and the World Court.

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

Traffic jams

Traffic jamsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaTraffic congestion is a daily scene in the capital city. Even the toll roads are not spared the daily traffic jams.Actually there are many ways to overcome traffic jams.

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

Man denies forcing wife to become a prostitute

Man denies forcing wife to become a prostitute JAKARTA (JP): A man alleged to have sold his wife into prostitution denied the charges in court yesterday in a last ditch attempt at his defense.Yudhi Haryadi Sutikno told Judge Doris A.A.

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

Flood fighters face difficult challenges

Flood fighters face difficult challenges JAKARTA (JP): The municipal agencies responsible for flood prevention face three tremendous problems which must be solved or ever larger portions of the capital will continue to vanish under water every rainy season.

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

Dropping of charges against Kim questioned

Dropping of charges against Kim questioned JAKARTA (JP): Law practitioners questioned the government's decision to drop criminal charges against textile businessman Kim Johannes Mulia, saying that he needs to do more than just repay his debts and pay "administrative" penalties.

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

Mayor wages war on brothels

Mayor wages war on brothels JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta Mayor H. Sutardjianto is waging war on brothels operating in his mayoralty."I'm firmly determined to wipe out prostitution places located in my area," the mayor said as quoted by Antara yesterday.

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

Martial arts for Irian journalists

Martial arts for Irian journalists JAKARTA (JP): Journalists working in Irian Jaya have been advised to take lessons in martial arts to protect themselves against beatings from officials, one of the occupational hazards increasingly encountered in their line of work nowadays.

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

Bambang's fate to be decided today

Bambang's fate to be decided today JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of the House of Representatives (DPR) are expected to make a decision today on Golkar's proposal to expel its outspoken House member Bambang Warih Koesoemo.

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

Textile factories told to move to cheaper areas

Textile factories told to move to cheaper areas JAKARTA (JP): Can't pay your workers the minimum wage? Then relocate your plant to areas where the official minimum wages are relatively lower.That's the message given yesterday by Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief to 70 textile and garment...

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

Dili residents live in fear of `ninja' attacks

Dili residents live in fear of `ninja' attacks DILI, East Timor (JP): Residents are hiding in their homes under a self-imposed curfew as reports about mysterious gangs in "ninja" hoods terrorizing the capital spread like wildfire.

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

New policy to boost 'the east'

New policy to boost 'the east' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is considering the introduction of new tax incentives to companies planning to invest in eastern provinces of Indonesia, a minister said yesterday.

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

TV Today

TV TodayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Dilentasia 3:30 TV Drama: Di bawah Kilatan Pedang 4:30 Youth Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Wawasan 8:05 Music: Dangdut 9:00...

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

Manila licenses 10 banks

Manila licenses 10 banks MANILA (Reuter): For the first time in nearly 50 years, Manila has granted full banking licenses to foreign institutions -- and more may be on the way, Philippines Central Bank Governor Gabriel Singson said yesterday.

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

APEC begins first talks for Osaka summit

APEC begins first talks for Osaka summit FUKUOKA, Japan (AFP): Senior officials of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum kicked off a three-day meeting here yesterday, the first talks since leaders of the 18-member group agreed to work towards the goal of free trade and investment in...

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 13, 1995 Trading Shares Close Change Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,400 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 2,000 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,425 277,500 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA...

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

Sidewalk vendors in Binjai

Sidewalk vendors in BinjaiFrom MerdekaAt a discussion to commemorate 75 years of TB Simatupang in Jakarta on Jan. 31, 1995, many participants deplored the involvement of the Armed Forces in raids to clear out sidewalk vendors to the benefit of entrepreneurs or certain officials.

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

Three elephants die in action

Three elephants die in action BUKIT KEMUNING, Lampung: Three elephants that security authorities used to destroy illegal coffee plantations have died in action, a press reports said yesterday.It is unclear why the trained animals died but the operation's leader, Subari Effendi, said that the...

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

Goverment urged to drop taxes on CPO, oleins

Goverment urged to drop taxes on CPO, oleins JAKARTA (JP): The Federation of Edible Oil and Fats Associations yesterday called on the government to drop export taxes on crude palm oil (CPO) and oleins -- CPO products for cooking oil production -- to regain Indonesia's stake in overseas markets.

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

Fighting soccer hooliganism

Fighting soccer hooliganism We do not doubt that the State Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Hayono Isman, meant well when he urged that soccer hooligans be punished with severe penalties -- even by using the anti-subversion law if necessary.

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

Pay rise threatens shoe factories

Pay rise threatens shoe factories SERANG, West Java: Shoe makers received the government's policy to raise workers' minimum wages with fears that it will lead many small and medium scale companies to bankruptcy.Deputy chairman of the Indonesian Shoe Producers Association Anton J.

Tue, 14 Feb 1995

President wants more exports of textiles

President wants more exports of textiles JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto asked yesterday that the Indonesian Textile Association make concerted efforts to increase exports of textiles and textile products, which last year dropped 8.1 percent to US$5.6 billion over the previous year.

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