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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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

'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,...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

'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.

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.

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...

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.

'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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...