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Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Focus On Canada established

Focus On Canada established JAKARTA (JP): Five organizations involved in Indonesia- Canadian relations have decided to unite into one association called Focus On Canada.The new association, supported by the Canadian Embassy, unveiled its new logo in ceremony last Thursday at the Regent Hotel.Prof.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Medal Tally

Medal Tally Gold Silver Bronze Total Thailand 113 79 79 271 Indonesia 59 48 68 175 Philippines 29 38 53 120 Malaysia 22 36 57 115 Singapore 20 18 32 70 Vietnam 10 13 21 44 Myanmar 3 16 31 50 Brunei 0 1 5 6 Laos 0 0 6 6 Cambodia 0 0 2 2

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

East Asia well placed to continue stable growth

East Asia well placed to continue stable growth TOKYO (AFP): East Asia appears to be well placed to continue attracting the inflows of foreign capital that have fueled the region's growth, Japan's Economic Planning Agency (EPA) said yesterday.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Susi Susanti hopes to use golden touch at Atlanta

Susi Susanti hopes to use golden touch at Atlanta CHIANG MAI (DPA): Indonesia's Barcelona Olympiad badminton champion Susi Susanti hopes to repeat the golden touch in Atlanta next year."Sure, I'll be in Atlanta.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

PT Great River Industries to issue rights shares

PT Great River Industries to issue rights shares JAKARTA (JP): A publicly-listed textile manufacturer, PT Great River Industries, plans to issue two rights shares for one old share next year to raise approximately Rp 129 billion (US$56.1 million), the company's president said yesterday.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Sasak dictionary published

Sasak dictionary published MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Sri Widodo, the rector of the University of Mataram, launched on Thursday a Sasak-Indonesian- English dictionary compiled by an Australian writer.Nell F. Staff was assisted by five local co-authors -- Aida Muspiah, Baiq Rabiah Arkania, I.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

ASEAN in a changed world

ASEAN in a changed world Since its birth in Bangkok in 1967 the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has had a secure existence. Now -- 28 years after the issuance of the Bangkok Declaration -- ASEAN has become more active and a model of success among regional organizations.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Indonesian tennis yields mixed results at SEAG

Indonesian tennis yields mixed results at SEAG CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): Indonesia captured one more gold medal in the 18th Southeast Asian Games tennis competition yesterday, but Thailand walked away with pride.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Govt appoints IKPT to build new LNG unit

Govt appoints IKPT to build new LNG unit JAKARTA (JP): The government has appointed PT Inti Karya Persada Teknik (IKPT) to build a US$900-million liquefied natural gas (LNG) production train at Pertamina's Bontang plant in East Kalimantan, Pertamina confirmed yesterday.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Singh takes lead in RP golf classic

Singh takes lead in RP golf classic MANILA (AFP): India's Jeev Milkha Singh today failed to reproduce his record-breaking form from the first round but still did enough to give himself a welcome birthday treat and stay top of the leaderboard at the halfway mark of the Omega Tour's US$200,000...

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Hotels, airlines get award

Hotels, airlines get award JAKARTA (JP): Six hotels, three airlines, two restaurants, two transportation companies have received awards from the Jakarta administration for their achievements in promoting tourism.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Third camp contests PDI E. Java board

Third camp contests PDI E. Java board SURABAYA (JP): A third group has staked its claim to lead the East Java regional executive board of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), which has been the subject of fierce rivalry between two rival camps.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Sumitro warns of higher inflation, worsening deficit

Sumitro warns of higher inflation, worsening deficit JAKARTA (JP): Senior economist Sumitro Djojohadikusumo yesterday warned that the increasing inflation rate and deepening current account deficit may endanger the economy if the government does not take immediate measures.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Malaysia's first futures exchange opens for trade

Malaysia's first futures exchange opens for trade KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's first futures bourse, the Kuala Lumpur Options and Financial Futures Exchange (KLOFFE), opened for trading yesterday, bringing the nation closer to its dream of becoming a regional financial center.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Australia-RI defense pact defended

Australia-RI defense pact defended SYDNEY (Agencies): Prime Minister Paul Keating sought yesterday to hose down criticism here of Australia's defense pact with Indonesia, arguing that it would help the cause of the people of East Timor.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Obituary

Obituary SARIAMIN ISMAIL, Indonesia's first woman author, better known by her pen name Selasih, died in Pekanbaru, Riau, yesterday morning. She was 87 years old.Her novel Kalau Tak Untung (The Unfortunate), published in 1933, became famous nationwide and was considered to be among the best works...

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 15, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 825 -25 8,000 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,200 50 9,000 Andayani Megah 1,650 0 10,000 Aneka...

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

NAM accused of inaction to stop rights violations

NAM accused of inaction to stop rights violations JAKARTA (JP): International relations expert Dewi Fortuna Anwar accused the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) of "inaction" in the face of gross human rights violations by its own member countries.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Academic sees government weaken

Academic sees government weaken JAKARTA (JP): The growth of Indonesia's middle class reflects the government's weakening political clout, a political observer says."There's an incredible change taking place.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Plywood firms advised to restructure plants

Plywood firms advised to restructure plants JAKARTA (JP): The government, concerned with the steady decline in plywood exports, told manufacturers yesterday to restructure their industrial facilities to adjust to the decline in supplies of raw materials.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: DesignersJP/ObyDESIGNERS MEETING: Indonesian top designers Ramli (left), Harry Dharsono (second left) and Iwan Tirta (right) pose with American designer Oscar de la Renta during a special meeting between the local fashion set and de la Renta at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

10 bodies found after sinking

10 bodies found after sinking KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Rescue workers from the Pakue subdistrict have discovered 10 more bodies of people drowned when two boats sank in rough seas in Bone Bay, South Sulawesi, on Monday.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Results

Results CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AFP): Selected results after yesterday's events.ArcheryTeam women: 1. Indonesia 2. Malaysia 3. ThailandMen's team: 1. Indonesia 2. Thailand 3. PhilippinesBilliards and snookerEnglish billiards doubles: 1. Thailand 2. Malaysia 3. PhilippinesAthleticsHammer throw men: 1.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Astra, Pertamina set up taxi firm in East Timor

Astra, Pertamina set up taxi firm in East Timor JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra International and the state-owned oil company Pertamina signed an agreement here yesterday with an East Timor cooperative, which will operate a taxi business in the province.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Summit heralds united region

Summit heralds united regionBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BANGKOK (JP): In an unprecedented event, leaders of the 10 nations in the region gathered here yesterday to map out the beginnings of a united Southeast Asia.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

'Indojazz' still in the air despite heavy foreign presence

'Indojazz' still in the air despite heavy foreign presenceBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): The performance of the Benko Dixieland Band from Budapest, Hungary at the 1995 Jak Jazz festival, which closed on Sunday evening, seemed at odds with the festival's mission.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Military legislator hails agreement with Australia

Military legislator hails agreement with Australia JAKARTA (JP): A leading military legislator said yesterday that the new security agreement between Indonesia and Australia, to be signed in Jakarta on Monday, will improve the image of the Armed Forces (ABRI) among the Australian public.

Sat, 16 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.

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

Thai soccer boss out over beer

Thai soccer boss out over beer CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AFP): The "beer war" at the 18th Southeast Asian Games cost the Thai soccer boss his job -- for one day.Team manager Thawatchai Sajjakul and some of his reserve players were seen wearing warm-up suits at their match Sunday that were made by the...

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Balikpapan 2:35 TV Series: Ninja Turtles 3:05 Sports 4:00 Regional News 4:05 Sports SEA Games: Badminton Finals 4:55 Filler/Trailer 5:00 News 5:15 Sports SEA Games: Badminton Finals 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: Jakarta 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Sports SEA...

Sat, 16 Dec 1995

RI abstain from damning Nigeria

RI abstain from damning Nigeria JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, and 41 other countries, abstained from a vote in the UN General Assembly over a resolution condemning Nigeria's execution last month of nine minority rights activists, including writer Ken Saro-Wiwa.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Crime rate in Jakarta down over past 6 months

Crime rate in Jakarta down over past 6 months JAKARTA (JP): The capital's crime rate has dropped by 13 percent over the past six months, with assault and vehicle theft down by 50 percent and 70 percent respectively, police said yesterday.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Government speeds up foreign debt repayment

Government speeds up foreign debt repayment JAKARTA (JP): The government will accelerate its repayment of high-interest foreign debts with the proceeds from the recent international public offerings of state-owned companies PT Tambang Timah and PT Telkom, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said...

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

ASEAN summit begins with new commitment

ASEAN summit begins with new commitmentBy Riyadi BANGKOK (JP): The seven leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) began their fifth two-day summit here yesterday, committing themselves to broadening cooperation among members to maintain the competitiveness of the region.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Who's got the right flag

Who's got the right flag BANGKOK (Reuter): Thai organizers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit scrambled yesterday to find the right Cambodian flag after they wrongly hoisted the flag of the hated Khmer Rouge.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Briquette plant in Gresik

Briquette plant in Gresik JAKARTA (JP): State-owned coal producer PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam will begin operating a new coal briquette plant in Gresik, East Java, early next year.The plant will have an annual capacity of 120,000 tons, company president R.A.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Security agreement gives new dimension to RI-Australia links

Security agreement gives new dimension to RI-Australia linksBy Richard Breeze SYDNEY (AFP): The surprise announcement yesterday of a security agreement with Indonesia gives Australia's relationship with its neighbor a new strategic dimension, analysts said.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Local firms urged to tap Tokyo Exchange

Local firms urged to tap Tokyo Exchange JAKARTA (JP): A Japanese official called on Indonesian companies yesterday to tap the new Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) as investors there have already changed from being parochial and concentrating only on Japanese stocks to being broadminded, displaying an...

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Traffic gripe

Traffic gripe The traffic jams in Jakarta are getting worse. They occur at all hours and in any part of the city. Various regulations have been implemented, but the problems persist.When my office was located in Pancoran, South Jakarta, I did not bother with the 3-in-1 regulation, but as soon as I...

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Triple decker project expected to start in 1997

Triple decker project expected to start in 1997 JAKARTA (JP): PT Citra Lamtoro Gung Persada confirmed yesterday that the company will start the construction of a Rp 2.7 trillion (US$1.2 billion) three-level transportation system linking Bintaro and Kota downtown in 1997.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Experts warn of natural disasters

Experts warn of natural disasters JAKARTA (JP): Experts are predicting that it will get even wetter in Indonesia before it gets dryer and say the public should be prepared for the floods and landslides that may result.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Hooligans in Medan

Hooligans in MedanFrom KompasThe Kompas report about hooligans' activities (Nov. 17 and 18, 1995) gives the impression that hooliganism exists only in Jakarta and its surroundings. In Medan today, medium-scale businessmen also feel uncomfortable.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Irian tribesmen resettled

Irian tribesmen resettled JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Starting next year, the Ministry of Transmigration will resettle the tribesmen of the Baliem valley at a transmigration site currently being developed in the Jayawijaya regency.Head of the local office of the ministry, J.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Party to set up legal unit

Party to set up legal unit SURABAYA, East Java: The provincial branch of the United Development Party (PPP) will establish a legal aid body to help it better prepare for the 1997 general elections.Chairman H.M.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Dubbing films

Dubbing filmsFrom Forum KeadilanSome people want the dubbing of foreign films and television shows stopped (Forum No.16/IV/1995). The stoppage would run counter to fostering and developing the Indonesian language.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Thailand asserts supremacy in regional sports

Thailand asserts supremacy in regional sportsBy Dwiatmanta CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): Indonesia threw in the towel yesterday in the battle to defend its title as the region's number one sport nation against Thailand, with officials accepting defeat on the sixth day of the Southeast Asian Games.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

UI denies media reports

UI denies media reports JAKARTA (JP): The University of Indonesia has dismissed media coverage of a trial between one of its students and the dean of its school of medicine as erroneous.Tjiptaningsih Hadisuryo, the spokesperson for the university, said the trial's coverage by five newspapers and...

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Malaysia against interference in ASEAN

Malaysia against interference in ASEAN BANGKOK (Agencies): Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday he objected to outside powers interfering in ASEAN and Asia-Pacific security, economic and human rights affairs.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

District head detained for fraud

District head detained for fraud BEKASI (JP): The Bekasi Prosecutors' Office arrested the former heads of the Muara Gembong district and Pantai Harapan Jaya village for allegedly selling 800 hectares of state land.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Many Hindu, Buddhist marriages illegitimate

Many Hindu, Buddhist marriages illegitimate JAKARTA (JP): Many marriages among Hindu and Buddhist communities in Indonesia may be illegitimate because they are not listed with the civil registry office, an official of the Ministry of Religious Affairs said.

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