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Fri, 22 Dec 1995
HK-flagged boat detained in RP
HK-flagged boat detained in RP ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): A Hong Kong-registered fishing boat and its crew of four have been detained by the Navy in this southern city for illegal entry, official sources said yesterday.
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
KONI to submit SEA Games account soon
KONI to submit SEA Games account soon JAKARTA (JP): National Sports Council (KONI) chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar said yesterday he would be accounting for the use of Rp 18 million (US$7.8 million) by the Indonesian contingent for the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, next month.
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
Philippines forms special task force to curb terrorism
Philippines forms special task force to curb terrorism MANILA (AFP): The Philippine military has formed a special anti-terrorist task force following growing concern over local and foreign terrorist groups in the country, military spokesmen said yesterday.
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
ASEAN summit yields major results
ASEAN summit yields major resultsBy Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): The fifth ASEAN summit in Bangkok on Dec. 14-15, 1995 has ended with more practical results than expected before. ASEAN's Leaders Meetings have not been held frequently and their results have been uneven.
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 21, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 825 0 5,000 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,300 100 1,000 Andayani Megah 1,625 0 337,500 Aneka...
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
Constitution misused in land conflicts: Walhi
Constitution misused in land conflicts: Walhi JAKARTA (JP): An article in the 1945 Constitution which recognizes the government's right to acquire land from the people in the interest of the public has been abused in many recent land conflicts, the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) says.
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
Nigel Short takes his time to defeat Utut Adianto
Nigel Short takes his time to defeat Utut Adianto JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one chess player, Grand Master Utut Adianto, yesterday ran short of ideas against Briton Nigel Short when their first of the scheduled six-round games came to the 58th move.
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
The Listening Post
The Listening Post * A new building for a new school -- it's Christmas at the Jl. Gajah Mada branch of American Language Center. There's a festive spirit at our bright new building on Jl. Gajah Mada, across from Hayam Wuruk Plaza (and just a couple of minutes' walk from Gedung Perintis, where we...
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
Britain okays fighters sale to RI
Britain okays fighters sale to RI LONDON (Reuter): The British government said on Tuesday it had approved the sale of fighter aircraft to Indonesia after concluding they would probably not be used against opponents of the Indonesian government.
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
GM subsidiary gets loan
GM subsidiary gets loan JAKARTA (JP): PT General Motors Buana Indonesia (GMBI) has secured a loan facility amounting to US$36 million from a syndication of foreign and joint-venture banks.Citicorp International Limited, which is acting as the agent, said yesterday that the facility, originally set...
Fri, 22 Dec 1995
Consumer body urges control of food prices
Consumer body urges control of food prices JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) has criticized the city administration for failing to effectively preempt rising prices of food staples and other goods ahead of the Christmas and New Year's celebrations.Zoemrotin K.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Two more held in Beng Seng case
Two more held in Beng Seng case JAKARTA (JP): Two other suspects in last year's killing of entertainment businessman Darmansyah Sujadi, alias Nyo Beng Seng, were arrested by city police last Friday.The two, identified as Apiu and Eng San, were caught last Friday in Jakarta, a reliable source told...
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Contractors assist in drafting bill
Contractors assist in drafting bill JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Contractors Association is assisting the Ministry of Public Works in preparing a draft bill on construction services.Newly-elected chairman of the association Fatchur Rochman said on Tuesday that the draft bill, now under the scrutiny...
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Gas stations open 24 hours during holidays
Gas stations open 24 hours during holidays JAKARTA (JP): All 158 gas stations in the city will operate 24 hours during the Christmas and year end holidays.The head of the Jakarta office of the Ministry of Transportation, Abdul Karim, said on Tuesday that city buses will also be available 24 hours...
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Nuclear treaty's significance unclear
Nuclear treaty's significance unclear Ten Southeast Asian leaders signed a treaty in Bangkok over the weekend banning the production and acquisition of nuclear weapons in the region. Political analyst J. Soedjati Djiwandono looks at the treaty's significance.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Face of My Country 2:35 TV Series: Ultraman 3:05 Children Program: Dendang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:05 TV Series: Harapan Nan Sirna (continued) 4:30 Education Program: Cepat Tepat 4:55 Filler/Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:25 Travel: Wajah negeriku 5:30...
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Muliakeramik gets loan
Muliakeramik gets loan JAKARTA (JP): Ceramics producer PT Muliakeramik Indahraya, a subsidiary of PT Mulia Industrindo closed a loan agreement worth US$47.5 million with a number of foreign banks on Tuesday.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
How to create a nation of readers
How to create a nation of readersBy John Philips YOGYAKARTA (JP): The recent plagiarism scandal at Gadjah Mada University reminded me of a conversation I had recently with a Japanese graduate student.She said her Indonesian classmates routinely have English reading assignments translated into...
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Police need greater powers, says analyst
Police need greater powers, says analyst JAKARTA (JP): A good police force will remain a dream unless public appreciation of the police improves, says an analyst.Police need greater authority as well as clearer rules to carry out their daily duties, analyst Satjipto Rahardjo said on Tuesday.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
'Post' photographer attacked
'Post' photographer attacked JAKARTA (JP): A photographer from The Jakarta Post was attacked by a group of drivers at the Wisma Dharmala building parking lot in Central Jakarta on Tuesday.Police have since reprimanded the building security guards for not stopping the beating of Arief Suhardiman,...
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
1995 marks revival of Indonesian music community
1995 marks revival of Indonesian music communityBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesians will remember l995 as a year of revival for the Indonesian music community, with many memorable performances taking place. Even orchestral music enjoyed an unforgettable boost.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Foreign musicians, singers widen locals' horizon
Foreign musicians, singers widen locals' horizonBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Although nationalists must be ecstatic that fewer foreign artists performed here this year, a number of high- quality imported shows managed to sneak in and delight local music buffs.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Nigel Short pessimistic about FIDE-PCA rift
Nigel Short pessimistic about FIDE-PCA riftBy Arif Suryobuwono JAKARTA (JP): Together we stick, divided we're stuck. This saying, however, doesn't hold true for Nigel Short, who joined world champion Garry Kasparov in breaking with the world chess governing body FIDE and setting up the Professional...
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Court hears witnesses in Bintang trial
Court hears witnesses in Bintang trial JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday began hearing the testimony of prosecution witnesses in the case of controversial politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas, who is on trial for insulting President Soeharto.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Excise fund hampers anti-smoking campaign
Excise fund hampers anti-smoking campaign JAKARTA (JP): Governments' heavy reliance on excise revenues from cigarettes is getting in the way of anti-smoking campaigns in most developing countries, including Indonesia, a health expert of the University of Indonesia said on Tuesday.Daniati K.S.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
ABRI seeks Moslem leader's help
ABRI seeks Moslem leader's help SURABAYA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung asked Indonesian Moslem leaders to help manage social unrest, and beware of attempts to politicize religion.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Public warned not to be complacent
Public warned not to be complacent JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto told followers of all religions not to be complacent just because they have overcome so many difficulties.Speaking at the commemoration of Prophet Muhammad's ascension at the Istiqlal Mosque on Tuesday evening, the President said...
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
'UI must carry out court's decision'
'UI must carry out court's decision' JAKARTA (JP): The head of the Jakarta Administrative Court has issued an official letter instructing the rector of the University of Indonesia to withdraw the suspension of a medical school student.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Discounts boost major department stores' sales
Discounts boost major department stores' sales JAKARTA (JP): Department stores are enjoying big revenues these days and competing with each other to attract more buyers as Christmas and New Year near.Discounts are still the most attractive way to lure buyers.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Not much change forecast in world of badminton
Not much change forecast in world of badminton JAKARTA (JP): World badminton standings won't change much with Indonesia's men shuttlers reigning throughout next year, coach Triaji predicted on Tuesday.An all-Indonesian final at the US$325,000 World Grand Prix badminton finals in Singapore earlier...
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Posco venture in RI
Posco venture in RI SEOUL (UPI): Pohang Iron and Steel Co. (Posco) has decided to push a US$503-million joint venture to build a steel facility in Indonesia, a company spokesman said.Posco and its 50-50 Indonesian partner PT Krakatau Steel Co.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
'Haryanto affair should be treated as criminal case'
'Haryanto affair should be treated as criminal case' JAKARTA (JP): The alleged corruption perpetrated by Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto should be treated as purely criminal case and prosecuted accordingly, a constitutional law expert said.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Indomobil, Japanese firms set up joint venture
Indomobil, Japanese firms set up joint venture JAKARTA (JP): The car assembler PT Indomobil Investment Corporation yesterday signed a joint venture agreement with Tochigi Fuji Sangyo K.K and Marubeni Auto Sales Corporation of Japan to produce automotive components at Cikampek, West Java.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
PSSI and SEA Games
PSSI and SEA GamesFrom KompasAs an avid football fan, I am very disappointed with the failure of the Indonesian national soccer team to qualify for the semifinals of the Southeast Asian Games. But we must learn a lesson from that failure and remember that failure is the beginning of the road to...
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
RI expected to maintain high growth
RI expected to maintain high growth JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will probably maintain its high economic growth rate next year despite the growth of its current account deficit, a senior minister has forecast.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Petrowidada gets ISO-9002
Petrowidada gets ISO-9002 JAKARTA (JP): Petrochemical manufacturer PT Petrowidada has been accredited with an ISO-9002 certificate for the management of its phthalic anhydride and maleic anhydride production lines.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Forestry officials told to be firm
Forestry officials told to be firm JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno ordered the Ministry of Forestry to be firm when punishing delinquent forest concessionaires, regardless of who the owners happen to be.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Singapore hails security pact
Singapore hails security pact SINGAPORE (Reuter): A senior Singapore minister was quoted by local newspapers as saying yesterday his country regarded the Australia-Indonesia security pact as a building block in the process of enhancing regional peace and security.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Many Kedoya residents shun transmigration
Many Kedoya residents shun transmigration JAKARTA (JP): Only 20 of the 900 families whose shanties in Kedoya, West Jakarta, were demolished two months ago have joined the transmigration program, an official said on Tuesday.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
RI athletes told to prepare for 1997 SEA Games
RI athletes told to prepare for 1997 SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian athletes should not get carried away by losing the title at the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, last week, an official said on TuesdayWismoyo Arismunandar, chairman of the National Sports Council, expressed...
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Bonus behind the riots
Bonus behind the riots PURWAKARTA, West Java: A court hearing on the case of supermarket employees abusing a customer, which led to a three- day riot here last month, revealed that the workers were after a bonus.The employers had been promised a Rp 25,000 (US$10.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Put nation before personal interest: Soeharto
Put nation before personal interest: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto asked the public on Tuesday to place the interests of the country before personal interests for the sake of future generations.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Defensive driving
Defensive driving Five years ago I returned to Jakarta after living in Los Angeles for four years. Four months after my arrival I had still dared not to drive a car in Jakarta -- driving a car then was so horrible. Now, five years later, it is still horrible.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Bank Duta to sell subsidiary
Bank Duta to sell subsidiary JAKARTA (JP): The shareholders of publicly-listed Bank Duta have endorsed the management's proposal to sell subsidiary PT Graha Sarana Duta for the price of Rp 30 billion (US$13.06 million) to Koperasi Mitra Duta, a cooperative belonging to the bank's employees.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Teacher gets 4 years for killing policeman
Teacher gets 4 years for killing policeman JAKARTA (JP): Baskoni Wahab, the teacher tried for killing a police major, went pale on Tuesday when the East Jakarta District Court sentenced him to four years imprisonment.
Thu, 21 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.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Semen Cibinong to start $337.5m expansion project
Semen Cibinong to start $337.5m expansion project JAKARTA (JP): PT Semen Cibinong, a publicly listed cement producer, awarded contracts to two South Korean companies and a U.S. firm here Tuesday for the establishment of a new production unit with a capacity of 2.6 million tons at US$337.5 million.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Public talks on sexual harassment
Public talks on sexual harassment JAKARTA (JP): Sexual harassment will be the subject of a dialog being held today in commemoration of Women's Day, which falls on Dec. 22.The talks held by the Indonesian Association of Women for Justice and the Kalyanamitra women's organization will take place from...
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 19, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 825 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,200 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,625 -25 53,500 Aneka Kimia Raya...
Thu, 21 Dec 1995
Democracy YLBHI's top priority
Democracy YLBHI's top priority JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute (YLBHI) have agreed to stick to their present mission of fighting for greater democracy in the country.The foundation said that at the end of a three-day leadership meeting on Tuesday members agreed on...