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Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Collective labor agreement

Collective labor agreement JAKARTA (JP): The management of PT Sepatu Bata and its labor representatives signed yesterday a collective labor agreement aimed at improving its workers' welfare.Under the agreement, management raises the minimum wage from Rp 100,000 (US$45.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Charges against students upheld

Charges against students upheld JAKARTA (JP): Judge Moegihardjo of South Jakarta District Court has rejected the request of the defense lawyers of 12 National University students that he legally annul the prosecutor's indictment. The students are charged with assault and brawling.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Car makers should take aircraft cue

Car makers should take aircraft cue JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Research and Technology B. J. Habibie said yesterday that the development of the automotive industry should follow the path of the aircraft industry.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Tony Roma's new C. Jakarta outlet a real place

Tony Roma's new C. Jakarta outlet a real place JAKARTA (JP): Let's say you're dreaming of doing a Fred Flintstone and treating yourself to an extra wholesome juicy ribs bonanza and using your fingers to do justice to the meal, you should head towards Tony Roma's in Jalan Wahid Hashyim.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Future bleak for teachers' course

Future bleak for teachers' course JAKARTA (JP): The future of a high-profile training program looks bleak as the government moved yesterday to limit the number of program graduates eligible for civil servant status.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Teachers earn Rp 500 a day

Teachers earn Rp 500 a day PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Most part-time teachers at primary schools in the Ogan Komering Ulu regency get only Rp 500 (US$ 0.23) a day, Hamdan, chief of the local education and culture office said.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Policy against former communists questioned

Policy against former communists questioned JAKARTA (JP): An expert on the Pancasila ideology yesterday appealed to the government to rethink its policy of discriminating against former communists.Poedjo Moeljono said politically, the policy may be defensible but it is not necessarily so from a...

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Harmoko avoids fatal attraction

Harmoko avoids fatal attraction JAKARTA (JP): Harmoko, who divides his time between his positions as minister of information and chairman of Golkar, has revealed the secret of his time management -- avoid the lure of women.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

7,000 buses made available for Idul Fitri exodus

7,000 buses made available for Idul Fitri exodus JAKARTA (JP): The City Land Transportation Agency will deploy over 7,000 buses in a 16-day operation called Angkutan Lebaran 1995 in anticipation of the annual Idul Fitri exodus.J.P.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Europe may shift focus away from Japan: EU

Europe may shift focus away from Japan: EU TOKYO (Reuter): A senior European Union official warned on Tuesday that Europe might shift its business focus from Japan to other booming Asian economies as the trade balance with Japan remains badly skewed.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Aetna enters RI market

Aetna enters RI market JAKARTA (JP): Aetna Life Insurance Company, a major American insurance company, will soon enter the Indonesian insurance market through its joint venture with the Danamon Group.An executive of the Danamon Group confirmed the joint venture agreement yesterday, saying that the...

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Regulating opinions

Regulating opinions Expressing views will be made subject to regulations by the government. In a hearing with the House of Representatives' Commission II in Jakarta yesterday (Monday), Home Minister Mohamad Yogie S.M.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Street light beggars

Street light beggarsFrom NeracaThe fly-pass that connects downtown Kota and Jembatan Lima, North Jakarta, has been used for many years and by even more motorists. Every time I pass this road I get irritated at the Jembatan Lima intersection where two or three lame beggars are always sitting in the...

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Six people killed as floods strike CJava district

Six people killed as floods strike CJava district CILACAP, Central Java (JP): Six people were drowned in the districts of Cilacap, Kebumen and Salatiga by floods that continue to affect many areas around the province.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Govt to sell 20% stake in IPTN

Govt to sell 20% stake in IPTN JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Research and Technology B.J. Habibie unveiled here yesterday the government's plan to sell around 20 percent of its shares in the state-owned IPTN aircraft industry.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Hartono will likely replace Wismoyo

Hartono will likely replace Wismoyo JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung confirmed yesterday that Lt. Gen. R. Hartono is being prepared to become the Army chief of staff to replace Gen. Wismoyo Arismunandar, who is retiring this month.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Time to kick the habit

Time to kick the habitFrom Media IndonesiaThese days many people are becoming aware of the dangers of smoking. The problem is that it is not very easy to stop the habit. Some people wish to get rid of this bad habit but no effective way has yet been found.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Govt will ban soccer league if necessary

Govt will ban soccer league if necessary JAKARTA (JP): The government will suspend the on-going national soccer league if spectator hooliganism continues, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman said yesterday.

Wed, 08 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, 08 Feb 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) on Feb. 7, 1995 Trading Shares Close Change Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,400 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,350 25 273,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,500 200...

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Large bakery store burnt

Large bakery store burnt JAKARTA (JP): A fire caused by a leaking diesel pipe in a kitchen destroyed part of the Delicious Bakery store in West Jakarta yesterday afternoon.The fire is believed to have started in the kitchen on the forth floor of the bakery at Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 65.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

24 Japanese firms to buy Natuna LNG: Pertamina

24 Japanese firms to buy Natuna LNG: Pertamina JAKARTA (JP): At least 24 Japanese companies have shown an interest in buying the liquefied natural gas (LNG) that will be mined in Natuna, about 1,110 kilometers north of here, the president of the state oil company Pertamina says.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Indonesia names SEA Games spikers

Indonesia names SEA Games spikers JAKARTA (JP): Seasoned spikers Laudry Maspaitella and Pascal Wilmar will lead the national team to continue its supremacy at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games volleyball competition in Chiang Mai, Thailand in December.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: CementAntaraCEMENT GOES TO MALUKU: Head of Indonesian Cement Producers Association tycoon Sudwikatmono (second from left) is in Seram island, Maluku, for the establishment of the cement factory PT Maluku Dinamika.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaWednesday Maghrib 06.20 p.m.Thursday Imsak 04.28 a.m. Subuh 04.38 a.m.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Govt enlists Moslem leaders in anti-AIDS drive

Govt enlists Moslem leaders in anti-AIDS drive JAKARTA (JP): The government urged Moslem leaders yesterday to join its campaign to stem the spread of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) yesterday.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Publishing firms run out of paper

Publishing firms run out of paper SEMARANG, Central Java: About 46 publishing houses may have to stop operations because they lack paper.The local office of the Association of Indonesian Publishing Houses has called on the provincial administration to intervene in the paper crisis.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Rape reported to police chief

Rape reported to police chief DILI, East Timor: A local legislator called on National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman Astrosemito yesterday to look into a report alleging that two policemen raped a local detainee in Baucau, about 180 kilometers east of here, last year.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Illegal terminal

Illegal terminalFrom JayakartaBogor! Bekasi! Cikampek! Kota! Kalideres!...Anxious commuters listen to these words called out by a man advising to which destination the arriving bus is going. The bus has hardly stopped before commuters swarm at it, each trying to squeeze through the two doors to get...

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Islamic Bank profits up by nearly 70% : Report

Islamic Bank profits up by nearly 70% : Report JAKARTA (JP): Bank Muamalat Indonesia, Indonesia's first Islamic bank, reported a nearly 70 percent increase in its profits, to Rp 6.02 billion (US$2.8 million) last year from Rp 3.71 billion in 1993.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Religion and quiz

Religion and quizFrom Bisnis IndonesiaDuring the month of Ramadhan, the Indonesia educational television station (TPI) and Indosiar are airing special programs to welcome the sacred month of Ramadhan.TPI broadcasts Mozaik Ramadhan, from 3.30 a.m. to 5.30 a.m.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Are student politics making a come back?

Are student politics making a come back? Despite its chaotic congress, the Moslem Students Association (HMI) managed to produce a far-reaching statement recently. Noted intellectual Aswab Mahasin takes a look at this incident.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Leading brewers reject move to control industry

Leading brewers reject move to control industry JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's leading brewers, including those which are publicly listed and partly foreign-owned, declared their opposition yesterday to a private firm's attempt to control the liquor industry through compulsory labeling.

Wed, 08 Feb 1995

Inflation 1.16% in January

Inflation 1.16% in January JAKARTA (JP): Increases in the prices of food, clothing and housing resulted in an inflation rate of 1.16 percent in January, Minister of Information Harmoko announced yesterday.

Tue, 07 Feb 1995

Gunawan draws with Murshed

Gunawan draws with Murshed JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian FIDE Master Ruben Gunawan succeeded in forcing Bangladeshi Grand Master Niaz Murshed to accept a draw in the first round of the Grand Master International Tournament in Dacca on Saturday.

Tue, 07 Feb 1995

Hasjim, Wisber named ambassadors

Hasjim, Wisber named ambassadors JAKARTA (JP): Hasjim Djalal and Wisber Loeis, two senior Indonesian diplomats, were inducted as ambassadors by President Soeharto, along with 14 others at the State Palace yesterday.

Tue, 07 Feb 1995

Govt rules out policy changes on automotive sector

Govt rules out policy changes on automotive sector JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo ruled out any governmental policy changes in the near future on the automotive industry, saying that the 1993 deregulatory package on the industry is still attractive to private investors.

Tue, 07 Feb 1995

Asian nations' air accord

Asian nations' air accord MANILA (Reuter): Members of the East Asian Growth Area (EAGA) are completing an air agreement to allow unhampered entry of flag carriers to key destinations in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei, a Philippine aviation official said yesterday.

Tue, 07 Feb 1995

Chopper crash victim recovers

Chopper crash victim recovers MEDAN, North Sumatra: Sutarto, 53, the only survivor of a helicopter crash in Aceh, is recovering in an intensive care unit at St. Elizabeth hospital here.Antara reported yesterday that Sutarto, the mechanic who suffered serious injuries in Saturday's crash, is now...

Tue, 07 Feb 1995

Executive Secretary of ESCAP

Executive Secretary of ESCAP I refer to an article in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 3, 1995 entitled: Mooy to head UN Agency.It is stated in this article that Mr Adrianus Mooy is the second Indonesian to take up the post after A.A. Maramis.

Tue, 07 Feb 1995

Villa Mas Garden residents protest

Villa Mas Garden residents protest JAKARTA (JP): Residents of the Villa Mas Garden housing complex in North Bekasi have lodged a written protest with PT JIT, the developer of the complex, over the poor condition of public facilities built by the company.

Tue, 07 Feb 1995

Japanese quake continues to haunt Asian firms

Japanese quake continues to haunt Asian firms SINGAPORE (AFP): Twenty days after a powerful earthquake struck western Japan, repercussions are still being felt by Southeast Asian manufacturers who say they are having trouble getting Japanese parts.

Tue, 07 Feb 1995

Infant mortality rate high in Bogor

Infant mortality rate high in Bogor JAKARTA (JP): Seventy of 1,000 babies die each year in Bogor, reported deputy regent Moh.Masduki to village and district heads of the Bogor municipality.The number is quite high compared with other municipalities, Masduki said during their meeting over the...

Tue, 07 Feb 1995

Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaTuesday Maghrib 06.20 p.m.Wednesday Imsak 04.27 a.m. Subuh 04.37 a.m.

Tue, 07 Feb 1995

Extra fuel for Idul Fitri

Extra fuel for Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Pertamina, the state-owned oil company, will increase fuel supplies to the public during the Idul Fitri festivities.Head of Pertamina's Jakarta and West Java Oil Depot Arya Imam Sanusi announced over the weekend that supplies will be increased by 10 percent...

Tue, 07 Feb 1995

Bali team beats Spugg

Bali team beats Spugg JAKARTA (JP): Bali's soccer team Gelora Dewata beat the champion of Germany's third division, Spugg SPVGG Eltville from Frankfurt, 1-0 in a friendly at the Ngurah Rai stadium, Denpasar, Bali, on Sunday.

Tue, 07 Feb 1995

U.S. request for Oki's extradition under review

U.S. request for Oki's extradition under review JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is studying a request by the United States government to extradite Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, who is wanted in connection with a triple murder in Los Angeles, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said yesterday.

Tue, 07 Feb 1995

Malaysian economy on the right track but with potholes

Malaysian economy on the right track but with potholes One of Southeast Asia's rising economic stars is encountering potholes on the road toward development. Johanna Son of Inter Press Service reports. KUALA LUMPUR (IPS): Malaysia's economy continues to speed along the development track, but...

Tue, 07 Feb 1995

Expert testimony delayed in bus trial

Expert testimony delayed in bus trial JAKARTA (JP): Judge Soemarjono of North Jakarta District Court refused yesterday to hear the testimony of an expert witness in the trial of the driver whose bus plunged into a river in March last year, upholding an objection taken by the defense.

Tue, 07 Feb 1995

City collects Rp 5.8 billion from shopping center owners

City collects Rp 5.8 billion from shopping center owners JAKARTA (JP): An official of the city economic affairs bureau said yesterday that the funds collected from shopping center owners throughout the city had reached about Rp 5.8 billion (US$2.63 million) since 1983.

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