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Association bans six Malaysian booters for life

Association bans six Malaysian booters for life KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's football federation has banned six footballers for life for match-fixing in an unprecedented move following a protracted bribery scandal, news reports and officials said yesterday.

Indonesia's oil reserves

Indonesia's oil reserves It is estimated that there are only 15 years left before Indonesia becomes a net importer of oil. It could happen sooner if we continue to produce at high levels. However, this should be no cause for worry since for the past several years the government has been promoting...

Police seize 11.5 kg marijuana

Police seize 11.5 kg marijuana JAMBI, Jambi: Police, with the help of sniffer dogs, intercepted three large consignments of marijuana on its way from Medan to Jakarta last week, Antara reported.The three separate consignments of dried marijuana leaves, weighing 11.

Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Sheraton Lagoon Nusa Dua Beach: Poolside Terrace - Janger Cultural Performance, Friday. Pasar Ikan Seafood Market, Saturday. Frog Dance Cultural Show, Wednesday. Cafe Lagoon Restaurant - Yodel Group Entertainers, Friday/Sunday/Monday/Thursday.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 16, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,225 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,675 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya...

Floods destroy paddy fields

Floods destroy paddy fields BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Major floods have destroyed several hundred hectares of ready-for-harvest paddy rice and inundated homes in several villages in the Southeast Aceh regency.The floods were triggered by incessant rains that have pounded the area since Tuesday, causing...

UK minister to visit here

UK minister to visit here JAKARTA (JP): British Trade Minister Anthony Nelson will make a two-day visit to Indonesia, where he will be featured as the keynote speaker at a seminar called "London: Providing Privatization Expertise for Indonesia" on Nov. 22.

Indonesia eyes gold medal in world tae kwon do meet

Indonesia eyes gold medal in world tae kwon do meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia hopes to win a gold medal through Alfons Lung at the tae kwon do world championships, which start today in Manila, the Philippines, and run until Nov. 21.

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.

'Ojek' drivers kill employee

'Ojek' drivers kill employee JAKARTA (JP): An employee of a private electricity installation company was beaten to death by ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers on Wednesday evening.Andri, 28, a resident of Jl.

APEC ministers gear up for main meeting

APEC ministers gear up for main meetingBy Endy Bayuni OSAKA, Japan (JP): APEC ministers met informally last night to settle some of the less contentious issues on their agenda, leaving the more difficult problems for the conference proper, which begins today.

Ministers concerned over nuclear testing

Ministers concerned over nuclear testing JAKARTA (JP): Environment ministers attending a United Nations meeting here yesterday added concern over nuclear testing to the draft statement of the conference.

APEC forging ahead with customs plan

APEC forging ahead with customs plan OSAKA, Japan (JP): APEC's finance ministers have been quietly making significant progress in standardizing and accelerating customs procedures among the 18 member countries, while their trade and foreign ministers are still embroiled in trade liberalization...

Is APEC environmentally friendly?

Is APEC environmentally friendly?By Lyuba Zarsky This is the first of two articles on free trade and environmental standards under APEC-proposed liberalizations. BANGKOK: The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC) has emerged as Asia-Pacific's overarching regional institutions.

NGOs disseminate lies about Indonesia: Ginandjar

NGOs disseminate lies about Indonesia: Ginandjar JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita has criticized non-governmental organizations, saying they disseminate false data about Indonesia to foreigners.

PSSI boss must know soccer

PSSI boss must know soccerFrom MerdekaAs the All Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) congress draws near, people are anxious to know who will be the new chairman of the organization. The hopes are obviously that they will find a better leader than the present one.

South Jakarta floods the worst in ten years

South Jakarta floods the worst in ten years JAKARTA (JP): Monday's flooding in the Pesanggrahan district was called the worst in 10 years, backing up traffic in Cipulir and Bintaro, South Jakarta.The area, especially the Bintaro subdistrict, is familiar with floods, but this November's floods have...

SPSI needs strong leadership: Soeharto

SPSI needs strong leadership: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that the All Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI) should be a strong and professional organization because Indonesia is entering the era of economic liberalization.

APEC's 'down payment' on free trade pledge prepared

APEC's 'down payment' on free trade pledge preparedBy Endy M. Bayuni OSAKA, Japan (JP): Eighteen countries of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum have gathered here for their annual meeting, beginning today, to make a "down payment" on a free trade pledge their leaders made exactly a...

Most local firms unready for trade liberalization

Most local firms unready for trade liberalization JAKARTA (JP): As Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) members in Japan prepare a blueprint for trade liberalization, many Indonesians do not believe the majority of companies here are ready to meet the APEC requirements.

Indonesia drops tryout matches in South Korea

Indonesia drops tryout matches in South Korea JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian soccer team, preparing for the 18th Southeast Asian Games, canceled its tryout matches in South Korea yesterday.Secretary-General of the national team body, Endro Sumarjo, told reporters after a meeting yesterday with SEA...

Will the 'Happi' coat make debut at APEC summit?

Will the 'Happi' coat make debut at APEC summit?By Linda Sieg OSAKA, Japan (Reuter): Japan, usually a stickler for formality, is allowing Asia-Pacific leaders to take off their coats and ties for the APEC summit this weekend.They can even wear a happi coat.

Indorama doubles profit

Indorama doubles profit JAKARTA (JP): PT Indorama Synthetics more than doubled its net profits to Rp 97.2 billion (US$42.4 million) in the first nine months of this year due to higher prices of polyester products and the commissioning of its PET Resin plant, the company announced yesterday.

Worker dies of electrocution

Worker dies of electrocution JAKARTA (JP): A worker at an apartment project in Central Jakarta died of electrocution yesterday, police said.Samian, 28, a resident of Purwodadi, Central Java, was electrocuted while installing the electrical cables on the second floor of the Grand Cempaka apartment...

Traffic changes in South Jakarta

Traffic changes in South Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Motorists should avoid Jl. Tundabara and Jl. P. Antasari in South Jakarta from tomorrow due to the excavation project along the road. The project will end on March 15.The head of City Traffic Control Agency J.P. Sepang said yesterday that Jl.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 15, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 -25 6,500 AHAP Insurance 3,225 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,675 -25 26,000 Aneka...

Plagiarism needs more attention (2)

Plagiarism needs more attention (2)By Ignas Kleden This is the second of two articles exploring academic life in Indonesia vis a vis the recent case of alleged plagiarism at a respected university. JAKARTA (JP): The question looming large in academic circles is how to treat the subculture of...

Youths ask for protection

Youths ask for protection CIREBON, West Java: Approximately 60 youths of Wotgali Village, Weru subdistrict went to the provincial legislative council building asking for protection after their village became an arena for gang wars.

Telkom fails to boost market

Telkom fails to boost market JAKARTA (JP): Listing of the state-owned telecommunications firm PT Telkom failed yesterday to boost weak sentiment on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) as local speculators reaped quick profits.Telkom was closed yesterday at its initial offering price of Rp 2,050 ($0.

RI and Malaysia to expand research on language

RI and Malaysia to expand research on language KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The Malaysian Language and Literature Board is planning to expand cooperation with universities and language institutions throughout Indonesia.Board director A.

Miwon's underwriter fails to meet obligation

Miwon's underwriter fails to meet obligation JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has ordered PT Sun Hung Kai Securities Indonesia to fulfill its obligation in underwriting PT Miwon Indonesia's initial share offering.

Astra Jardine sees sales up

Astra Jardine sees sales up JAKARTA (JP): Astra Jardine CMG Life, a joint insurance venture, expects an increase in its premium revenues by 100 percent or Rp 9 billion (US$3.9 million) this year, the company's president, Rob Phillips, said yesterday.

Plaza Senayan opened

Plaza Senayan opened JAKARTA (JP): Plaza Senayan, a modern new shopping mall located on Jl. Asia Afrika, South Jakarta, was officially opened yesterday.President director of PT Senayan Trikarya Sempana, Masao Hashimoto, opened the 60,000-square meter mall, which will have apartments and office...

Back to traditional food

Back to traditional food Lately I've been reading a lot about the government's back-to- basics program. This program is supposed to encourage Indonesians to eat traditional foods as opposed to international cuisine. I find that rather silly considering noodles are so popular here.

Fire guts huts, kills one

Fire guts huts, kills one PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Dozens of squatters' huts and makeshift houses were destroyed and one toddler was killed in two separate fires occurring in the Kertapati subdistrict and in Muara Enim regency on Tuesday.

Germany offers RI $200 million in loans

Germany offers RI $200 million in loans JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Germany signed here yesterday four loan agreements worth US$200 million to finance four projects in electricity, transportation and water supply in the islands of Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Sumbawa.

300 extremists await trial in Central Java

300 extremists await trial in Central Java TEGAL, Central Java (JP): The Commander of the Diponegoro military command, Maj. Gen. M. Yusuf Kartanegara, said yesterday that some 300 extremists in the province have been arrested for various subversive activities.

Officials vow to fight against defiant builders

Officials vow to fight against defiant builders JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung will soon gather officials from Jakarta and its surrounding areas to discuss ways of preventing illicit practices by developers.

Asylum seekers fly to Portugal

Asylum seekers fly to Portugal JAKARTA (JP): The 21 East Timorese youths who sought political asylum at the Japanese embassy on Tuesday left for Portugal yesterday afternoon after Lisbon said it was ready to accept them.

Rights activist gets top spot in Kosgoro

Rights activist gets top spot in Kosgoro JAKARTA (JP): The congress of Kosgoro, an influential organization under the ruling political grouping, Golkar, concluded yesterday with a surprising twist: The elected chairman handed the organization's chairmanship over to an unanticipated contender.

Police told to complete dossier on Oki murder case

Police told to complete dossier on Oki murder case JAKARTA (JP): The city prosecutor's office has urged the city police to complete the dossier on Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, the suspected killer of two Indonesians and an Indian in Los Angeles last year.

Coffee retention scheme burdens local exporters

Coffee retention scheme burdens local exporters JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian coffee exporters want a review of the coffee retention scheme of the Association of Coffee Producing Countries (ACPC), saying it has increasingly become a burden to them.

Osaka deliverables

Osaka deliverables Deliverables, down payments and action agenda are some of the buzzwords that reflect the high expectations of the third forum of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Osaka this weekend.

Literary meeting to be held in RI

Literary meeting to be held in RI KUALA LUMPUR (JP): A meeting of the Southeast Asian Literacy Council is scheduled for March 1966 in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra. This will be the first meeting of newly established council outside of Malaysia.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Face of My Country 2:35 TV Series: Ultraman 3:05 Music: Dendang Ria 3:30 TV Drama: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 Sports 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: Nusa Tenggara Timur 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Qur'an Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings:...

Lower tariffs needed for cellular telephone calls

Lower tariffs needed for cellular telephone calls JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to restructure the tariffs for cellular mobile telephone calls in order to boost the number of subscribers, a senior telecoms executive said yesterday.

Indo Yongtex sets loan

Indo Yongtex sets loan HONG KONG (Reuter): PT Indo Yongtex Jaya has launched a three- year US$20 million loan facility, said arranger Sanwa Bank Singapore yesterday.The borrower, a textile company and established in 1988, is the only producer of acetate fabric in Indonesia.

Teacher may get 8 years for murder

Teacher may get 8 years for murder JAKARTA (JP): A teacher on trial for killing a police major burst into tears yesterday when the prosecutor asked the court to sentence him to eight years imprisonment for the offense.

Kasmiran gets FIDE title

Kasmiran gets FIDE title JAKARTA (JP): Kasmiran clinched a FIDE Master title after beating Sandhi Sunardi at an elo rating chess tournament here on Tuesday. FIDE is the world chess governing body.The win raised the points Kasmiran collected during the 10- session tournament to seven.

In memory of the Battle of Surabaya

In memory of the Battle of SurabayaBy Onghokham JAKARTA (JP): On Nov. 10 we celebrated Heroes Day. In this Golden Year of Indonesia, Heroes Day will not celebrate its 50th anniversary but its 45th anniversary.