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Tue, 28 Nov 1995

Rahim cleared of corruption charges

Rahim cleared of corruption charges MALACCA, Malaysia (AFP): A former Malaysian state minister, cleared last year of a sex charge, was yesterday acquitted by the High Court of two corruption charges involving two land deals.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

IDB opens annual meeting tomorrow

IDB opens annual meeting tomorrow JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) will discuss the multinational bank's expansion plans at its 20th annual meeting, which begins here tomorrow.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

Amien Rais predicts new Masyumi won't last

Amien Rais predicts new Masyumi won't last MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): The new Masyumi, a Moslem organization established last week using an acronym similar to a popular Moslem party in the 1950s, does not have a future, Islamic scholar Amien Rais said yesterday.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

RI communists still live in Russia

RI communists still live in Russia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians involved in the 1965 aborted coup attempt by the outlawed Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) who fled to the former Soviet Union are reportedly not doing well in Russia.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

Most Indonesian research ends up in wastebasket

Most Indonesian research ends up in wastebasket JAKARTA (JP): Most of the research conducted in Indonesia ends up in the wastebasket because it has no commercial application, a senior researcher said yesterday.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

Visa transactions increase

Visa transactions increase JAKARTA (JP): Visa International said yesterday that transactions with Visa cards in Indonesia increased by 28 percent to US$1.2 billion in the first nine months of this year, from $948 million during the same period of 1994.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

Economic census to start next month

Economic census to start next month JAKARTA (JP): The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) will start a nation-wide census early next month to map out the weaknesses and strengths of the country's business activities.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

ABRI and mass organizations

ABRI and mass organizations The explanation by chief spokesman of the Armed Forces (ABRI) Brig. Gen. Suwarno Adiwijoyo about the birth of several new mass institutions bearing the names of former organizations, deserves attention.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

Farmers bothered by rodents, boars

Farmers bothered by rodents, boars JAMBI, Jambi: Farmers in the Sarolangun Bangko regency, which is one of the main food producers in the province, have recently complained about the frequent attacks of moles and boars in their rice fields.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

New Internet provider set up

New Internet provider set up JAKARTA (JP): A new Internet provider, PT Cyberindo Aditama, announced yesterday that the company is launching its information superhighway service, called CBNnet, on Thursday.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

Nyoman to hold solo exhibition here

Nyoman to hold solo exhibition here JAKARTA (JP): Sculptor Nyoman Nuarta will hold his third solo exhibition at Wisma Seni Nasional, the national fine arts gallery, between Nov. 28 and Dec. 7.The exhibition, called Nyoman Nuarta Kalamatra, will feature 39 works sculpted by Nyoman between 1990 and...

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

S'pore-Riau ferry

S'pore-Riau ferry SINGAPORE (Reuter): Sembawang Maritime Ltd. said it has invested another Singapore $16 million to buy six high-speed ferries for its regional ferry operations.Of six vessels purchased, four have been delivered and another two will be delivered early next year.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

Deregulation package to be issued

Deregulation package to be issued JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon issue a new package of deregulation to further sharpen its competitive edge in anticipation of trade liberalization in the Asia-Pacific region, Coordinating Minister for Industry and Trade Hartarto said.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

Australian cattle exports up

Australian cattle exports up SYDNEY (Reuter): The Australian Meat and Livestock Corp (AMLC) said yesterday Australian live cattle exports are setting new records and have already passed last year's record total of 304,650 head in the first 10 months of 1995.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

Policy on locals' rights urgent for conservation

Policy on locals' rights urgent for conservation JAKARTA (JP): Environmentalists urged the government on Monday to formulate policies on the rights and responsibilities of people who live near protected areas.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

Is there a new horizon?

Is there a new horizon? The 20-year sectarian conflict in the southern Philippines may finally come to an end if the Manila and Moro delegates now meeting in Jakarta are as sincere and determined as they say.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

'IHT' to pay Lee US$210,000 in damages

'IHT' to pay Lee US$210,000 in damages SINGAPORE (Reuter): International Herald Tribune (IHT) newspaper executives have agreed to pay S$300,000 (US$210,000) to Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew over an article that defamed him, Lee's lawyer said yesterday.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

Strong supervision vital in fighting corruption

Strong supervision vital in fighting corruption JAKARTA (JP): The way to fight corruption in the bureaucracy is by strengthening supervision at all levels, from the top to the bottom, Vice President Try Sutrisno said yesterday.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

Boat people accused of crimes

Boat people accused of crimes DILI, East Timor: The Navy has accused 35 East Timorese who attempted to flee to Australia of trying to hijack a boat to take them."The seizure and threat conducted by the boat people against the boat's captain and crew are crimes in the eyes of the law," Antara...

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

APEC meeting in Osaka a success

APEC meeting in Osaka a successBy Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): At the beginning of the year there was much apprehension about Japan's leadership in moving forward the APEC process of economic cooperation in the region.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

Host Persib still has chance to make comeback

Host Persib still has chance to make comeback BANDUNG (JP): A bitter 3-2 loss to the 1994 Japan League champion Verdy Kawasaki on Sunday will not deter host Persib Bandung from having its day, the second day of the 15th Asian Champions Cup quarterfinal matches.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

Malaysia, RI scramble for INRO top post

Malaysia, RI scramble for INRO top post KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Indonesia and Malaysia were locked yesterday in a tussle for the top post of the International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO), a dispute officials said could jeopardize a new UN-brokered rubber price pact.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

Health clinics closed down

Health clinics closed down JAKARTA (JP): The city public order office has closed down three health clinics for conducting illegal abortions.The office revealed that two of the clinics are located in Jl. Pintu Air, Petamburan in Central Jakarta and in the Pademangan area, North Jakarta.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

Value systems

Value systems The article Researchers Need Encouragement (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 15, 1995) raises some important issues about value systems which I hope will lead to some lively discussion in "Your Letters".

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

Police arrest seven in crackdown

Police arrest seven in crackdown SEMARANG, Central Java: Local police on Sunday arrested seven people suspected of involvement in various crimes during their "crack of dawn" crackdown.Two of the suspects, Mujiono and Kores, were shot in the leg when they resisted arrest, the Antara news agency...

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

'Corpses may pass on AIDS'

'Corpses may pass on AIDS' JAKARTA (JP): An anti-AIDS activist said hospital staff who touch the remains of people who have died from AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) will not automatically contract the disease, but recommended extra care.Dr.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

Six students go on trial for murder

Six students go on trial for murder JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court began trying yesterday six senior high school students for killing another student.Prosecutor Agus Sutoto said that Nandan Mulyadi, known as Penjor, Abdur Rohman, Jodhy Kresnapati, Muhammad Fahad Mukrom, known as...

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Children program: Taman Bermain 3:30 TV Series: Shingen 4:30 Science Program 5:00 Regional News 5:25 Travel: Face Of My Country 5:30 English Program 5:30 Parlementaria 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Lintasan Ekonomi 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Gema...

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

South Korean students rally as tycoon indicted

South Korean students rally as tycoon indicted SEOUL (Reuter): South Korean state prosecutors yesterday issued their first indictment against a business tycoon in a huge corruption scandal involving ex-president Roh Tae-woo.

Tue, 28 Nov 1995

Lippo Karawaci and traffic jams

Lippo Karawaci and traffic jamsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaWe residents of Legok, Tangerang, felt pride in the establishment of the magnificent Lippo Karawaci. But our pride vanished after experiencing the impacts it has had on our surroundings.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Arya Duta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48,Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 1.p.m.; Los Morenos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m to 11 p.m. - The Tavern Pub: Yeah Yeah Boys, Sunday and Thursday,9.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Jazz on campus ahead of JakJazz

Jazz on campus ahead of JakJazz JAKARTA (JP): Five thousand students gathered at the plaza of the School of Economics of the University of Indonesia on Saturday to watch the Jazz Goes to Campus musical show.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Govt to launch forest conservation campaign

Govt to launch forest conservation campaign BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The government will launch a national reforestation and forest conservation campaign in a ceremony here next month, Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Manila to host next Asia Pacific Assembly

Manila to host next Asia Pacific Assembly JAKARTA (JP): The South East Asia Forum officially accepted the Philippines as a new member under an agreement signed here on Saturday.The Philippines was also appointed by the 17th Asia Pacific Assembly here Saturday as the host for next year's assembly.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Late Arifin C. Noor among nominees for TV awards

Late Arifin C. Noor among nominees for TV awards JAKARTA (JP): The late Arifin C. Noor is among the nominees for awards to be presented at the second Indonesian Sinetron Festival on Dec. 7.The announcement, aired live on Saturday by the state-owned TVRI and the five private TV stations -- RCTI,...

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

DAMRI targets big profit

DAMRI targets big profit JAKARTA (JP): State-owned bus firm DAMRI is targeting to glean a profit of about Rp 7 billion (US$3.05 million) from its revenues estimated at Rp 120 billion this year, its president said.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Golkar leader sees ghost of Old Order

Golkar leader sees ghost of Old Order JAKARTA (JP): A senior executive of the ruling political group Golkar says he is disturbed by the emergence of new organizations using names of defunct political parties of the Old Order era.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Police deny giving suspect special treatment

Police deny giving suspect special treatment JAKARTA (JP): The Tanjung Priok port police denied giving special treatment to an alleged mastermind of a luxury car smuggling attempt.Lt. Col. Timbul Sianturi, the chief of the port town police office, told The Jakarta Post the accusation made by...

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Too much extra spending

Too much extra spendingFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThere is a growing tendency for students of Pangudi Luhur elementary school to raise funds among themselves to celebrate their teacher's birthday. Regardless of who initiated the practice, each child is asked to contribute Rp 5,000, with some children...

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Villagers ask to be resettled

Villagers ask to be resettled NABIRE, Irian Jaya: As many as 256 families living near Lake Paniai in the East Paniai subdistrict, fearing repeated floods, have asked the local administration to resettle them in other regions.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Unemployment

UnemploymentFrom Berita BuanaIt is saddening to learn that many people have to struggle hard every day to find some work in order to earn some money.I saw dozens of male workers sleeping under the Sunter flyover, in North Jakarta, waiting for somebody who needs their services.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Police arrest firecracker vendor

Police arrest firecracker vendor JAKARTA (JP): Police in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, seized 5,000 firecrackers and arrested a 30-year-old woman, allegedly in possession of the illegal goods, over the weekend.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

PLN to work with Singapore company

PLN to work with Singapore company JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned electricity company PLN is slated to sign a memorandum of understanding with a Singaporean counterpart next week for cooperation to increase its power generation capacity, PLN's chief executive said.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

UN human rights chief to visit E. Timor

UN human rights chief to visit E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights (UNCHR), Jose Ayala Lasso, arrives here Dec. 4 for a five- day visit which will include meetings with senior government officials and a tour to the troubled province of East Timor.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Productivity and quality

Productivity and qualityFrom Berita BuanaChairman of Indonesian Quality Management Association Sudomo suggested that the Center for National Productivity and Quality Development be established in the not too distant future.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

RI to have democracy in 25 years time

RI to have democracy in 25 years time JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs both a strong administration and the full support of the Armed Forces (ABRI) in its quest for democracy, an observer said on Saturday.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

DeskJet 1600C: New standards in color printing

DeskJet 1600C: New standards in color printingBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Let's face it: The age of black and white printouts is clearly over. Nowadays you can buy a cheap inkjet printer and chances are it will be color capable.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Mt. Merapi highly active

Mt. Merapi highly active YOGYAKARTA, Central Java: The security status of 2,962-meter- high Mount Merapi has been raised from "alert" to "ready" due to its persistent volcanic activity over the past five weeks.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

APEC and to free trade

APEC and to free trade The meeting last week of leaders from 18 Asian Pacific countries in Osaka, Japan, ended with what seemed like a whimper.The leaders committed their governments to voluntary measures that would be announced at next year's gathering to lower barriers to foreign trade and...

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

BI to issue derivatives guidelines

BI to issue derivatives guidelines JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, will issue guidelines on derivatives transactions to prevent future big losses on the part of local firms.Paul Soetopo Tjokronegoro, managing director of Bank Indonesia, said over the weekend that the central bank...

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