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Fri, 29 Dec 1995

It's free on Jan. 3

It's free on Jan. 3 JAKARTA: The Ministry of Religious Affairs, in connection with its 50th anniversary, is waiving the Rp 10,000 fee it charges for performing Moslem wedding rituals for one day only.The offer is valid only on Jan.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Number of crimes declines slightly this year: Police

Number of crimes declines slightly this year: Police JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has been slightly safer this year compared to 1994, with the police reporting an overall decline in the crime rate, albeit only a slight one.National Police Chief Gen.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Vietnam gets help in AIDS campaign

Vietnam gets help in AIDS campaign HANOI (AFP): Vietnam has signed a cooperation agreement enabling it to draw on French scientific help in its campaign to fight AIDS, French diplomats said.The framework agreement was signed by the Vietnamese National AIDS Commission and France's National Agency...

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

High profile diplomacy in 1995

High profile diplomacy in 1995By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Nineteen ninety-five was again a year of big headlines for Indonesian foreign policy.Sustaining the spotlight from last year's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum meeting in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia's ventures...

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Wajah Negeriku 2:35 TV Series: Amazing 3:05 Science: Bush Babies 3:30 Science: Safari Ocean 4:05 Education Program: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Pelangi Budaya 4:55 Filler/Trailer 5:30 Wayang Show: Perang Kumbang 5:00 Regional News 6:05 Cultural Program 6:15 Village Program 6:45 News:...

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Don't sacrifice unity for votes, Soeharto says

Don't sacrifice unity for votes, Soeharto says JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto told political parties not to sacrifice national unity for the sake of popular votes in general elections."Do not sacrifice national unity only because you want victory in general elections for your own grouping," he...

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Villa Permata and theft

Villa Permata and theftFrom KompasI am an owner of a house in the Villa Permata complex in Tangerang, West Java. In July 1995 my house was burglarized but up until now the developer has not accounted for the incident. The burglars forced their way into the house through the window of the kitchen.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Some people see Jakarta as unsafe: Wiranto

Some people see Jakarta as unsafe: Wiranto JAKARTA (JP): City Military Commander Maj. Gen. Wiranto says that it is impossible to make Jakarta's crime rate zero, acknowledging some people's belief that Jakarta is not safe.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Student brawl claims life

Student brawl claims life PADANG, West Sumatra: A high school student was shot dead and three others injured when a police officer tried to break up a brawl between students from two high schools in Pariaman on Wednesday.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Luggage supervision

Luggage supervisionFrom Bisnis IndonesiaEarly this month I returned from an overseas trip. My two suitcases were labeled "priority", which meant that my luggage should have been taken out of the aircraft before those of the other passengers.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 28, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 900 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,375 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,625 0 51,500 Aneka Kimia Raya...

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Surabaya bourse plans to lower listing fees

Surabaya bourse plans to lower listing fees JAKARTA (JP): The Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSX) will strengthen its position as a bridging capital market for small and medium scale companies and speed up the implementation of integrated computerization and netting systems next year.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

E. Jakarta ready for 'Adipura' award

E. Jakarta ready for 'Adipura' award JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta Mayoralty is ready to work hard to retain the Adipuira award for cleanliness from the government, said Mayor Sudarsono.In his speech at the commemoration ceremonies for National Social Solidarity Day in Pinang Ranti subdistrict on...

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

More garbage in New Year

More garbage in New Year JAKARTA (JP): The city sanitary agency is bracing itself for the 6,000 cubic meters of garbage it expects to be dumped by Jakartans on New Year's Eve.The head of the agency, M. Subasir, said yesterday that his office will deploy 2,996 personnel and 308 garbage trucks to...

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Legal awareness undermined by unlawful actions

Legal awareness undermined by unlawful actions JAKARTA (JP): The legal awareness of Jakartans has been undermined by the unlawful practices of the authorities, the chief of the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH Jakarta) Luhut M.P. Pangaribuan says.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Sumitomo buys Salim stake

Sumitomo buys Salim stake TOKYO (AFP): Major Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp. said yesterday it would take a 10 percent stake in PT Sulfindo Adiusaha, a chemical unit in the Salim group, Indonesia's largest conglomerate.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Attorney general continues transport ministry probe

Attorney general continues transport ministry probe JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih said his office is still investigating the financial misdeeds reported to have occurred at the Ministry of Transportation.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Settling corruption cases

Settling corruption cases The government said in an official statement that there is no proof that Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto used state money for private purposes. Therefore, after a long process which was supervised by Vice President Try Sutrisno, President Soeharto decided to...

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

300 conglomerates lead domestic market share

300 conglomerates lead domestic market share JAKARTA (JP): The 300 largest conglomerates in the country continue to dominate local market share, making up 47.8 percent of the country's gross national product.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Interchange and debate color RI art scene in 1995

Interchange and debate color RI art scene in 1995By Margaret Agusta JAKARTA (JP): This past year was a period of flux, conflict and contrast in Indonesia's art sector, with increasing political awareness and greater interchange with the outside world being the only constants.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Transmission lines built

Transmission lines built JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned electricity company PT PLN will build 200 kilometers of 500-kilovolt transmission lines from Paiton in East Java to Klaten in Central Java, the company's president, Djiteng Marsudi, said yesterday.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Manpower Ministry performs better this year: Official

Manpower Ministry performs better this year: Official JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Manpower praised itself yesterday for having done a better job this year.Inspector General of the ministry Amin Sumarsono told the press that, compared to 1994, the provincial offices of the ministry have performed...

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

RI foreign policy: What's in store for 1996

RI foreign policy: What's in store for 1996 JAKARTA (JP): Compared to the previous two years, 1996 will likely see a slight dimming of the spotlight on foreign policy.No longer does Indonesia chair the 113-nation Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), although the country will remain a non-permanent member of...

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Idea to hold New Year party at Monas hailed

Idea to hold New Year party at Monas hailed JAKARTA (JP): Ciputra, the president of PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol, welcomed suggestions to hold future New Year's Eve parties at Monas (National Monument) square in Central Jakarta.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Police still intervening in labor rows

Police still intervening in labor rows JAKARTA (JP): The Legal Aid Foundation (LBH) in Surabaya said that in 1995 the military in East Java continued to intervene in labor disputes and suppress labor movements in direct contravention of a government regulation.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

The trauma remains

The trauma remains The new ruling on freedom of expression announced by the government on Wednesday removes some of the excessive obligations placed on the people's shoulders by the now obsolete Criminal Code. But as a whole, the new policy falls far short of meeting the public's expectations.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Asia oil products 'firm' until March

Asia oil products 'firm' until March SINGAPORE (Reuter): Diesel, jet-kerosene fuel and fuel oil in Asia are set to sustain their three-month old rally until early March 1996 on tight supplies and firm demand, trade sources said yesterday.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Boxing coach dies of heart attack

Boxing coach dies of heart attack JAKARTA (JP): A former national boxing coach, John Malesi, died of heart attack yesterday morning at around 2:30 a.m. at the Harapan Kita Cardiac Hospital in West Jakarta.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Government calls for law to deal with Ecstasy

Government calls for law to deal with Ecstasy JAKARTA (JP): A government agency to counter drug abuses yesterday called on the House of Representatives to give priority to a legislation that would empower police to prosecute dealers and users of Ecstasy.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Official wants revival of SEA Games spirit

Official wants revival of SEA Games spirit JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should push for a fair-play campaign instead of an overall title triumph at the 1997 Southeast Asian Games, a boxing official says.Imron ZS, executive director of the Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association, said yesterday that...

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Chinese await naturalization

Chinese await naturalization BANDUNG: Around 6,000 people of Chinese descent residing in the West Java province are currently being considered for Indonesian citizenship, an official said.There are currently around 9,000 "stateless" Chinese in the province and about two thirds of them have applied...

Fri, 29 Dec 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.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Azwar given second term at PSSI despite criticism

Azwar given second term at PSSI despite criticism JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian soccer continues its brave sail across the tides without changing its controversial captain.Incumbent chairman of the All-Indonesia Football Association Azwar Anas remained unshakeable despite a flurry of strong criticism...

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Basofi predicts more unrest

Basofi predicts more unrest SURABAYA: East Java Governor Basofi Soedirman predicted more unrest in the province next year as the 1997 general election approaches.Basofi said land disputes and labor problems were two major problems besetting East Java throughout 1995, Antara reported.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

'Ananda' workers demand severance pay

'Ananda' workers demand severance pay JAKARTA (JP): Seven people, representing 17 employees of Ananda, a monthly magazine, came to the Jakarta chapter of Legal Aid Institute (LBH-Jakarta) yesterday to complain about their dismissal.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

President endorses law on small-scale companies

President endorses law on small-scale companies JAKARTA (JP): The long-awaited bill on small enterprises was passed into law by President Soeharto yesterday."With the law we now have the legal base to empower small- scale enterprises to become more independent and more powerful to meet global...

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

1995 a major set-back for democracy: Forum

1995 a major set-back for democracy: Forum JAKARTA (JP): This year has been a major set-back in Indonesia's quest for democracy, the Forum for Democracy said yesterday."Anyone with a little knowledge of the political situation will clearly see that we have seen an extraordinary setback in our goal...

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Polysindo sells stake in Texmaco Perkasa

Polysindo sells stake in Texmaco Perkasa JAKARTA (JP): PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa, Indonesia's largest integrated textile manufacturing group, sold its 80.48-percent stake in PT Texmaco Perkasa Engineering to PT Multikarsa Investama yesterday for Rp 184.20 billion (US$80.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

ABRI denies reports on legislators

ABRI denies reports on legislators JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) faction of the House of Representatives denied press reports that there are 50 legislators with past communist links that should be screened out of the body.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Cirebon hospital hikes autopsy fee

Cirebon hospital hikes autopsy fee CIREBON, West Java: Questions are being raised at the Gunungjati regional public hospital over the price being charged for autopsies which has jumped from Rp 7,800 to Rp 90,000.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

'Improve budgetary discipline'

'Improve budgetary discipline' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday instructed ministers and other heads of government institutions to improve budgetary discipline and financial administration to make state spending more effective and to avoid confusion among the public.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Production of plywood not to rise: Djamaludin

Production of plywood not to rise: Djamaludin JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo encouraged wood-based companies yesterday to diversify their businesses because the country's plywood production cannot be increased in the coming years.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Worker Union to hold carnival

Worker Union to hold carnival JAKARTA (JP): To celebrate the 23rd anniversary of the All- Indonesia Workers Union (SPSI) in February, the union will hold a carnival in Jakarta involving some 3,000 people.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Mobile phone satellite grid planned

Mobile phone satellite grid planned SINGAPORE (Reuter): A four-nation consortium signed a series of agreements yesterday to set up the first pan-Asian satellite- based mobile telephone network.The Asia Pacific Mobile Telecommunications (APMT) project will be capable of reaching subscribers across a...

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Draw closes chess duel between Utut and Short

Draw closes chess duel between Utut and Short JAKARTA (JP): A draw at the 36th move yesterday closed the six-round chess duel at Hotel Indonesia between Indonesia number one Utut Adianto and British number one Nigel Short.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Bimantara to build 60km pipeline

Bimantara to build 60km pipeline JAKARTA (JP): Bimantara Group, a holding company controlled by Bambang Trihatmodjo, will build a 60-kilometer pipeline from the Kambing and Kemiri islands, north of the Madura sea, to Porong in East Java, an official said yesterday.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

The cost of medicine

The cost of medicineFrom KompasI agree with the Consumer Institute's findings that the prices of medicines in Indonesia are substantially higher than in other countries. The reasons are as follows.First, the price leaders in most of the products are foreign pharmaceutical companies.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

AIDS and a cure

AIDS and a cure Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is, at present, the most horrible condition known to man. We have every reason to be deeply concerned about this particular syndrome, because no cure has yet been found.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

AIDS patients

AIDS patientsFrom Pikiran RakyatI quite agree with Dr. Venusri Latif, who said in his recent article in Pikiran Rakyat that people with AIDS should not be given lethal injections, or medicine which would lead their deaths, even it was the wish of the patients.

Fri, 29 Dec 1995

Scavengers protest over demolition of their homes

Scavengers protest over demolition of their homes JAKARTA (JP): Around 100 scavengers marched to the House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday to seek protection from what they called arbitrary demolition of their homes in many parts of the city.

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