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Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Lippoland reports 45% profit increase

Lippoland reports 45% profit increase JAKARTA (JP): PT Lippoland Development reported yesterday a 45 percent increase in its net profit to Rp 31.2 billion (US$13.5 million) in the 1994/1995 fiscal year which ended in June, from Rp 21.5 billion in the previous year.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Security treaty eliminates mutual suspicions

Security treaty eliminates mutual suspicions JAKARTA (JP): International relations experts welcomed yesterday the announcement of a new security agreement between Indonesia and Australia, saying that the treaty should eliminate any remaining mutual suspicions between the two neighbors.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Slowing down to see the towers in Southeast Asia

Slowing down to see the towers in Southeast AsiaBy Victor Wongso JAKARTA (JP): There are two schools of architecture. The first is a group of architects who look to the past for inspiration and the other camp comprises several diverse sub-groups who are moving away from this first backward-looking...

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Mitsubishi wins order

Mitsubishi wins order TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Mitsubishi Corp. and Hitachi Ltd. together won a 2 billion yen (US$20 million) order to supply 24 carriages for Indonesia's public railway, Mistubishi said.The two Japanese companies would start deliveries in 1997, with four carriages shipped complete from...

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 14, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 850 -175 54,000 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,650 -25 67,000 Aneka...

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

A lasting partnership

A lasting partnership Yesterday's announcement by Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating that a new security agreement between Indonesia and Australia will be signed in Jakarta on Monday came as a surprise to many here.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Running gets tough for Indonesian athletes

Running gets tough for Indonesian athletes Chiang Mai (DPA): The spicy food at the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai had 21 Indonesian athletes running the wrong kind of race this week.The SEA Games doctor caring for the Indonesian team said food gave 21 of their 472-member team diarrhea.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Vendors face eviction for littering area

Vendors face eviction for littering area JAKARTA (JP): As many as 150 street vendors operating in Muara Baru, North Jakarta reported to the City Council yesterday that they have been evicted for ignoring rudimentary hygiene.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Nurfitriyana has trouble focusing

Nurfitriyana has trouble focusing CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AFP): Nurfitriyana Lantang has trouble focusing as she ponders Indonesia's first Olympic gold in archery. Inferior opposition -- at least on paper -- stand in the way of the Southeast Asian Games women's team title.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Face defeat with a smile, says Wismoyo

Face defeat with a smile, says Wismoyo CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): A tide of defeats is sweeping in, but there is always a consolation.It is a heart of a lion that keeps Indonesian sports chief Wismoyo Arismunandar hanging around the 700th Anniversary sports complex for his daily tour during the...

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Thailand demands solution to killings

Thailand demands solution to killings BANGKOK (AFP): Thai Prime Minister Banharn Silpa-archa yesterday gave his Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad two weeks to free three Thai fishermen and resolve a dispute triggered by the killing of two others in Malaysian waters.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

CASH to submit new Barito deal plan

CASH to submit new Barito deal plan KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Construction & Supplies House Bhd. (CASH) said yesterday it will soon submit a new proposal to Malaysia's Securities Commission for its takeover by Indonesia's Barito Group chairman Prajogo Pangestu.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Foreign crossers to compete in Pan Pacific championship

Foreign crossers to compete in Pan Pacific championship JAKARTA (JP): Five leading foreign motocross riders will take part in the Pan Pacific Supercross Championship 1995 at the Pulau Tundo circuit in Tulungagung, East Java this weekend.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Medal Tally

Medal Tally Gold Silver Bronze Total Thailand 96 64 60 220 Indonesia 45 37 52 134 Philippines 27 36 37 100 Malaysia 18 28 43 89 Singapore 15 14 26 55 Vietnam 5 12 20 37 Myanmar 2 11 25 38 Brunei 0 1 5 6 Laos 0 0 6 6 Cambodia 0 0 2 2

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Better protection of child workers urged

Better protection of child workers urged JAKARTA (JP): Leading activist Mrs. Kardinah Soepardjo Rustam called for better protection of the growing number of Indonesian child workers on Wednesday.The former head of the internationally-recognized Family Welfare Movement said the government should...

Fri, 15 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 a.m.; Los Morenos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m to 11 p.m.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Lippo to set up bank in RP

Lippo to set up bank in RP MANILA (AFP): Lippo Group has signed an agreement with the Philippine Exporters' Confederation (Philexport) to jointly establish a Philippine Export-Import Bank, a Filipino official said yesterday.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

A never-ending job

A never-ending job In discussing human rights we cannot confine ourselves to the universal concept only. Neither, however, can we stubbornly hold on solely to our own perception. The protection of human rights is guaranteed by several articles of our national Constitution.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Wajah Negeriku: Padang 2:35 TV Series: Amazing 3:05 Students' Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:00 Regional News 4:05 SEA Games XVIII Report: Badminton 4:55 Filler/Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:15 SEA Games XVIII Report: Swimming Finals 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: West Nusa...

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

House approves law on medium, small businesses

House approves law on medium, small businesses JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives approved a bill yesterday empowering and protecting small and medium-size enterprises.Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Subiakto Tjakrawerdaya said yesterday that the new law will provide a more...

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

ASEAN to hold informal meeting in December '96

ASEAN to hold informal meeting in December '96 BANGKOK (JP): The leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed to hold an informal Summit meeting in Indonesia next year to help keep pace with rapid regional and global developments.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Reserve requirement raised to slow down credit growth

Reserve requirement raised to slow down credit growth JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia raised yesterday the bank reserve requirement to 3 percent from the present 2 percent in a fresh move to slow down the excessive growth in credits.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Five die as boats sink

Five die as boats sink JAKARTA (JP): Five people died when two boats sank in rough seas in Bone Bay, South Sulawesi, on Monday, officials said yesterday.Natsir, an official of the Kolaka regency administration, told the Post that rescue workers managed to save most of the other passengers of the...

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Indictments in Acan case valid

Indictments in Acan case valid JAKARTA (JP): The Bekasi District Court cleared the way for prosecutors in the Acan gang rape and robbery case yesterday, when the court rejected the objections of the defense.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Eye disease rife in Kalimantan

Eye disease rife in Kalimantan BANJARMASIN, Kalimantan: Navy doctors have reported a high number of eye diseases among the residents of Tabunganem district, Barito Kuala regency, presumably caused by bathing in the contaminated Barito River.Lt. Col. Dr.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Letter critical of transprot ministry sparks ruckus

Letter critical of transprot ministry sparks ruckus JAKARTA (JP): Golkar called for an end to the controversy over a letter reportedly written by a senior official to President Soeharto over irregularities at the Ministry of Transportation.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

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.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

RI to sign treaty with Australia

RI to sign treaty with Australia BANGKOK (JP): Indonesia and Australia next week will sign a historic agreement which, for the first time provides a formal framework in which they can address common security problems, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono announced here yesterday.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Indonesia rules the road, winning team time trials

Indonesia rules the road, winning team time trialsBy Dwiatmanta CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): Indonesia pedaled its way to a golden double in the 18th Southeast Asian Games cycling competition yesterday, winning both the men's and women's team time trial.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Revamp bus fare system

Revamp bus fare systemFrom Media IndonesiaThe traffic jams of Jakarta are complex. Public transportation, which cannot meet the increasing population, is poorly managed and congestion has become a major obstacle to investment in the transportation sector.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Indonesia state of 'contradictions'

Indonesia state of 'contradictions' JAKARTA (JP): Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating described Indonesia yesterday as a country of contradictions and one that Australia needs to understand better.During a press conference announcing the plan to sign a defense agreement with Indonesia in Jakarta...

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Bank employee faces jail term

Bank employee faces jail term JAKARTA (JP): Public prosecutor has demanded that the South Jakarta District Court jail a staff member of the Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) of Jl. Gatot Subroto branch office to five years for embezzling Rp 1.7 billion (more than US$770,000).Prosecutor T.S.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

Bintang wins legal battle over travel ban

Bintang wins legal battle over travel ban JAKARTA (JP): Controversial politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas won yesterday his legal battle against Attorney General Singgih for slapping an overseas travel ban on him last April.

Fri, 15 Dec 1995

107 hospitalized for diarrhea

107 hospitalized for diarrhea KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: One hundred and seven residents of the Katobu district, Muna regency, were treated for diarrhea during an outbreak which started last week.No fatalities were reported and doctors have released most of the patients.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Indonesia's farm products resurface at ASEAN meet

Indonesia's farm products resurface at ASEAN meetBy Riyadi BANGKOK (JP): Indonesia's 15 protected farm products has remained a thorny issue in the lead-up to the fifth summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which begins today.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Dodgy instructions lead to defeat of RI boxers

Dodgy instructions lead to defeat of RI boxers JAKARTA (JP): An instruction to seek victory through a knock- out (KO) or referee-stop-contest (RSC) ruling was to blame for the failure of two top Indonesian boxers in their Southeast Asian Games bouts on Monday in Chiang Mai, Thailand, according to a...

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Keating to visit Malaysia

Keating to visit Malaysia CANBERRA (Reuter): Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating yesterday said he would make his first visit to Malaysia in mid- January -- a move widely seen as helping repair the often rocky relationship between the two nations.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Businessmen told to help census

Businessmen told to help census JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Mayor Pardjoko has asked businessmen to give adequate and honest answers to the 1996 Economic Census.He told 250 businessmen, who will be respondents in the census on Tuesday, that the administration will keep all answers and information...

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Developers need to exchange data

Developers need to exchange data JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja called yesterday for better exchanges of information between real estate developers in order to prevent conflicts of interest.

Thu, 14 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.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Prayers to ward off eruption

Prayers to ward off eruption SEMARANG: Villagers from Paten, in the Dukun District of Magelang, plan to hold a prayer session tonight for their safety, as nearby Mt. Merapi threatens to erupt.Antara reported that the villagers have always held the prayers on the eve of Jumat Pon, a Friday that...

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

MUI buys American hotel

MUI buys American hotel KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malayan United Industries Bhd. said yesterday it had bought Florida's Radisson Twin Towers Hotel and Convention Center for US$30 million to bring to 12 the number of hotels in its international chain.Its U.S.-based investment arm, Regent Corp.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Woman killed by falling block

Woman killed by falling block JAKARTA (JP): A housewife was killed when a concrete block, to be used for a flyover, fell on her house in Kalijodo, North Jakarta.Bedah, 34, was washing dishes when the concrete block, being lifted by a crane, fell on her house on Tuesday.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 13, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,675 0 80,500 Aneka Kimia Raya...

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Central Bank to raise reserves requirement

Central Bank to raise reserves requirement JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, will raise the requirement on banking reserves to curb the overheating economy, official sources said yesterday.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

U.S. to have new envoy to RI

U.S. to have new envoy to RI JAKARTA (JP): Washington will soon send its ambassador to Indonesia now that the U.S. Senate has approved President Bill Clinton's nomination.The Senate gave its approval on Tuesday for 18 U.S. ambassadors, including the envoy to Indonesia.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Jet moved from runway

Jet moved from runway MANILA (AFP): A crippled China Airlines Boeing 747 jet, whose landing gear collapsed on the runway of the international airport here, was removed from the runway yesterday, enabling the airport to resume operations, an official said.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Indonesia rules marathon race at SEA Games

Indonesia rules marathon race at SEA GamesBy Dwiatmanta CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): Two marathon gold medals went into Indonesia's coffers at the 18th Southeast Asian Games in a day which saw a record-breaking spree in the track and field competition yesterday.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Soccer team manager apologizes for failure

Soccer team manager apologizes for failure JAKARTA (JP): The manager of Indonesia's soccer team, Nirwan Dermawan Bakrie, apologized yesterday for the team's failure to make it into the semifinals at the Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Three killed by lightning

Three killed by lightning SUMENEP, East Java: Three people were killed while fishing when their boat was struck by lightning in the Java Sea off Madura island on Tuesday morning.Eleven others on the boat suffered minor shocks but survived the ordeal, Antara reported.

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