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Producers under-utilize trading houses' services

Producers under-utilize trading houses' services JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian producers have not yet fully utilized the services of trading houses in distributing their products, a survey conducted by the Indonesian Business Data Center (PDBI) revealed yesterday.

Troops catch more rebels

Troops catch more rebels DILI, East Timor: The military has arrested six members of the East Timor separatist movement Fretilin in an ambush on a village in Bobonaro regency on Wednesday night, Antara reported yesterday.The rebel unit was led by Inacio Metan alias Naroman, Col.

Firecrackers seized

Firecrackers seized MADIUN, East Java: Police have seized thousands of firecrackers from a house thanks to a tip from local people.Madiun Police Chief Lt. Col. Abdul Madjid said that a 17-year old boy who lived in the house was arrested.

Piling works disrupt phones

Piling works disrupt phones JAKARTA (JP): As many as 368 telephone lines from the Tebet Automatic Telephone Exchange have been disrupted since Tuesday due to piles being driven into the ground at the Jl. Casablanca construction project.

Property sector still optimistic

Property sector still optimistic JAKARTA (JP): Property construction in Jakarta and its surrounding areas will remain active until 1998, Procon Indah/Jones Land Wootton (JLW) property consultants predicted yesterday.

General wins gubernatorial vote

General wins gubernatorial vote PALU, Central Sulawesi: Bandjela Paliudju, a retired brigadier general and currently chairman of the Central Sulawesi board of Golkar, won the vote at the local legislative council for the post of governor.Bandjela won 32 votes out of possible 44 in the election.

De-westernization?

De-westernization? Interestingly enough, in response to the feature on global de- westernization by Herbert Kremp (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 2, 1996), Ingrid Cosijn-Mitrasing of Palembang dismissed the omen of de- westernization because it has not advanced to the crucial extent signaled by the feature...

Indonesia badly needs qualified coaches: Observer

Indonesia badly needs qualified coaches: Observer CIANJUR, West Java (JP): The absence of qualified coaches for any kind of sports is blamed for Indonesia's unimpressive performance in international events, a sport observer said yesterday.R.

Malaysia says currency stable

Malaysia says currency stable KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim yesterday sought to assure investors following heavy selling pressure on the ringgit last week and a further decline yesterday.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: Solo Pianist, daily from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., opening hours Monday to Sunday 11 a.m to 1 a.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl.

Justice is upheld

Justice is upheld BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: A longstanding trial against a man charged with taking part in a riot six years ago resumed at the Tanjungkarang District Court only to hear that the government prosecutors were dropping all charges.

Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaThursday Maghrib 6.19 p.m.Friday Imsak 4:22 a.m. Subuh 4.32 a.m.

Two students testify on behalf of Sri Bintang

Two students testify on behalf of Sri Bintang JAKARTA (JP): Two Indonesian students yesterday gave the clearest testimony to date as to what controversial politician Bintang Sri Pamungkas really said during a lecture in Germany last April.

Bulog backs rice price hike

Bulog backs rice price hike JAKARTA (JP): The National Logistics Agency (Bulog) supports a proposal from the association of rice milling companies to raise rice prices by about 2 to 3 percent during the dry season.

Nomination of Megawati sparks debate

Nomination of Megawati sparks debate JAKARTA (JP): The proposed nomination of Megawati Soekarnoputri, chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), to run for the 1998 presidential election won sympathy from politicians but was opposed by one of her foes yesterday.

Govt to increase subsidies for low-cost housing

Govt to increase subsidies for low-cost housing JAKARTA (JP): The government is expanding its loan subsidy for the purchases of low-cost houses to cover "modest" houses of 36 square meters, State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung said yesterday.

Spiritual guidance needed in NU row

Spiritual guidance needed in NU row JAKARTA (JP): The East Java Regional Executive Board of the Nahdlatul Ulama yesterday urged its members to exercise restraint and seek spiritual guidance in resolving the conflict befalling the country's largest Moslem organization.

Soedomo's wealth

Soedomo's wealth I have in front of me a "hot" weekly called Jakarta Jakarta, No. 497 dated Jan. 13-19, 1996. This magazine offers hot gossip as well as articles on film stars and other topics which attract the attention of the young at heart.

Indonesia loses its best film director

Indonesia loses its best film director JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia lost one of its best film directors early yesterday morning.Wim Umboh, who was also a film producer, died of a diabetes complication and a light stroke at the Husada hospital. he was 62.

Intel opens office here

Intel opens office here JAKARTA (JP): The chip maker Intel Corporation of the United States announced yesterday it will open a representative office here."The establishment of the sales and marketing office is aimed to serve Indonesia's personal computer market as well as our costumer here,"...

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 24, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 675 0 5,000 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,375 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,975 0 780,000 Aneka Kimia...

Police seize firecrackers

Police seize firecrackers MALANG, East Java: Malang Police claim they seized more than 6,000 firecrackers in their five-day operation to clamp down on the products in the run up to Idul Fitri.Lt. Col. Makbul Padmanagara told Antara on Wednesday that officers involved in Operasi Sikat (Operation...

Dutch-born man arrested for several robberies

Dutch-born man arrested for several robberies JAKARTA (JP): Menteng police have arrested a man wanted for a series of robberies at several high-rise buildings on Jl. Thamrin in Central Jakarta.The Dutch-born suspect, identified as Yacop Palupessy, 38, was caught by security guards while robbing an...

Over 400 alleged extremists checked in last three years

Over 400 alleged extremists checked in last three years JAKARTA (JP): More than 400 people have been interrogated by the City Military Command in the last three years for alleged involvement in a Moslem extremist group.Spokesman Lt. Col.

Basofi on Ramadhan safari

Basofi on Ramadhan safari SURABAYA, East Java: East Java Governor Basofi Soedirman said yesterday that he will be traveling round the province throughout the fasting month of Ramadhan, Antara reported.Basofi said he will try to cover as much area as possible but pointed out that not every regency...

Halal label not certified

Halal label not certified BATAM, Riau: The local Religious Affairs Office said the island needs to establish its own council that will certify whether a particular food, beverage, or restaurant is halal, or permissible under Islamic laws.

Workers want higher bonus

Workers want higher bonus JAKARTA (JP): Around 60 workers of PT Aneka Medium Garment filed a complaint with the Ministry of Manpower yesterday demanding a higher Idul Fitri bonus.The spokesman for the workers, Yasufi told the Director of Labor Standards Sabar Sianturi on Tuesday that the management...

Plywood mills must restructure facilities

Plywood mills must restructure facilities JAKARTA (JP): Plywood manufacturers need to restructure their industrial facilities to increase their efficiency and accommodate the country's diminishing supply of timber, A. Tjipto Wigjoprajitno said yesterday.

Hariyanto crashes in Korea Open

Hariyanto crashes in Korea Open SEOUL (Agencies): World champion Hariyanto Arbi bundled out of the Korean Open badminton championships as home favorites stole the show yesterday.The Indonesian top seed lost out to 12th seed Lee Kwan-jin 14- 18, 13-15 in a bruising quarterfinal match.

Restaurants closed down

Restaurants closed down JAKARTA (JP): The city public order office temporarily closed down two restaurants for violating the Ramadhan fasting month operation hours.The head of the entertainment department of the office, Toha Reno, said on Tuesday that the restaurants are Atrium Food Center in...

Disasters are God's signals: Amien Rais

Disasters are God's signals: Amien Rais YOGYAKARTA (JP): The spate of natural and man-made disasters that have hit Indonesia this month may have been reminders from Allah that certain people here have strayed from His path, said Moslem scholar Amien Rais.

Government says E. Java electoral committee valid

Government says E. Java electoral committee valid JAKARTA (JP): The government confirmed the validity of the newly-established electoral committee in East Java, which leaves the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) unrepresented, but gave the party until May to resolve its bickering.

Loggers have strong backing

Loggers have strong backing PADANG, West Sumatra: Minister of Forestry Djamaluddin Soerjohadikoesoemo said that illegal logging activities have continued in West Sumatra because they had the support of either administration or military officials.

Students call for prostitution ban

Students call for prostitution ban JAKARTA (JP): High school students think the government is fighting a losing battle against the spread of HIV, a deadly virus that leads to AIDS."The government's efforts in fighting the spread of the disease are futile as long as pleasure-seeking businesses,...

Helicopter carrier to arrive next year

Helicopter carrier to arrive next year BANGKOK (Reuter): The Thai navy's first helicopter carrier will go into service next year, protecting resources and shipping lanes in the Gulf of Thailand, a navy official said yesterday.

Southeast Asian investors selling gold holdings

Southeast Asian investors selling gold holdings SINGAPORE (Agencies): Many Southeast Asian investors are selling gold holdings to cash in on the sudden increase in prices of the yellow metal but traders yesterday saw some consolidation before prices scale a four-year peak.

Freeport expansion in RI judged to be economical

Freeport expansion in RI judged to be economical NEW ORLEANS (Reuter): Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. said a prefeasibility study has determined that the proposed expansion of its Indonesian mine and mill facilities to 190,000 metric tons per day is economical.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Ultraman 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Traditional Dance 3:30 Education: Dunia Mahasiswa 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 TV Series: Al Jamalludin Al Afghani 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan...

Workers complain to LBH

Workers complain to LBH JAKARTA (JP): Fifteen people representing 170 workers in dispute with the management of their company, run by the Enteos Club, are seeking help from the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH).

Local basketball league restricts foreign signings

Local basketball league restricts foreign signings JAKARTA (JP): Only one foreign signing will be allowed to play for each team in all games in this year's Indonesian Basketball League, an official said yesterday."This decision is final.

PT Aerowisata opens new star-rated hotel in Bali

PT Aerowisata opens new star-rated hotel in Bali JAKARTA (JP): PT Aerowisata, a subsidiary of national air carrier Garuda Indonesia, will market Resor Sekar Nusa Bali, a new star-rated hotel in Bali which applies a new concept of ownership.

Floods victims

Floods victimsFrom KompasThe residents of Kampung Melayu Besar in East Jakarta were victims of the recent floods and hereby call on the Public Works Ministry to immediately remove the leftover garbage and mud along Jl. Gang Mesjid I.

City to investigate alleged rape by public order official

City to investigate alleged rape by public order official JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is investigating allegations that an official of the city public order office was involved in a rape.The deputy governor for social welfare, Museno, said yesterday that he has ordered the head of the...

Rp 13t needed to repair facilities destroyed by floods

Rp 13t needed to repair facilities destroyed by floods JAKARTA (JP): It will take the city administration Rp 13 trillion (US$6.04 billion) to replace the buildings and infrastructure destroyed by recent floods, Deputy Governor for Social Welfare R.S. Museno said yesterday.

Industrial park expanded

Industrial park expanded TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Marubeni Corp. said yesterday its Indonesian joint venture PT Megalopolis Manunggal Industrial Development would expand an industrial park near Jakarta.The venture, in which major trading house Marubeni holds a 60 percent equity stake, will invest...

Pasar Minggu bus terminal

Pasar Minggu bus terminalFrom NeracaThe Pasar Minggu (South Jakarta) bus terminal is still chaotic. Many buses linger at the terminal to pick up more passengers instead of leaving on schedule to make room for incoming buses.

APP builds pulp mill in KL

APP builds pulp mill in KL KUCHING, Malaysia (JP): North Sumatra-based PT Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) will team up with Malaysia's Sarawak Timber Industrial Development Corporation (STIDC) to establish a pulp and paper production mill in Sarawak.Ali B.

Nuclear power plant study nears completion

Nuclear power plant study nears completion JAKARTA (JP): The feasibility study on Indonesia's first nuclear power plant is now nearing completion and the government will soon accept proposals from potential contractors, the chief of the National Atomic Agency (Batan) said yesterday.

Politics and elections

Politics and elections I am totally at a loss in trying to understand what has been happening in this country. Although a layman and ignorant of politics, I was enraged when I watched the TV news bulletin concerning the installation of the electoral committee for East Java in which the Indonesian...

General Electric will double RI investment

General Electric will double RI investment JAKARTA (JP): The American "gorilla" General Electric plans to double its investments in Indonesia from the current level of US$150 million within the next five years.The president of General Electric Indonesia, Stuart L.