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Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Indonesian team set to swallow SEAG bitter pill

Indonesian team set to swallow SEAG bitter pill CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): The 18th Southeast Asian Games still have four days to go, but defending champion Indonesia is already preparing itself for defeat.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Prostitution is a business

Prostitution is a business In a seminar called "Women in the Working World in Anticipation of the Global Free Market", held by the Convention Watch at the University of Indonesia on Dec. 12, 1995, participant Prof. Tatiomas Ihromi asked Mr.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Amateur painter gets return ticket to Peru

Amateur painter gets return ticket to Peru JAKARTA (JP): At last the bidding was fast and furious. Professor W. P. Napitupulu from UNESCO Indonesia and Moyetaryanto, an advisor for Coca Cola, politely fought over the painting Life in the Village by amateur artist Ayu Arista Murti.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Indonesian sells stake

Indonesian sells stake SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesian businessman Sukamto Sia is selling his entire 13.98 percent stake in property and health- care group Parkway Holdings to Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan for over Singapore $160 million, the Business Times said.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Medal Tally

Medal Tally Gold Silver Bronze Thailand 80 47 43 Indonesia 33 31 40 Philippines 15 24 24 Malaysia 15 19 25 Singapore 10 10 19 Vietnam 3 9 15 Myanmar 2 10 18 Brunei 0 1 4 Laos 0 0 2 Cambodia 0 0 1

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Medalist to use bonus to pay rent

Medalist to use bonus to pay rent JAKARTA (JP): A weight lifter said yesterday that she will use her Rp 25 million (US$10,770) bonus for winning a gold medal at the 18th Southeast Asian Games to pay her rent and other expenses.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Marathon golds fail to stop Thais

Marathon golds fail to stop Thais CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): Two record-breaking runs by Indonesian marathon runners were not enough to spoil Thailand's gold sweep on the fourth day of the Southeast Asian Games yesterday.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

East Timor to have its first sugar mill

East Timor to have its first sugar mill JAKARTA (JP): A Rp 58 billion (US$25.3 million) sugar mill will soon be built in East Timor, opening up the region to the sugar industry for the first time.The mill, to be situated in the Los Palos regency, 210 kilometers East of Dili, will be built by PT...

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

ASEAN breaks new ground

ASEAN breaks new groundBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BANGKOK (JP): Though the adjective "historic" is ubiquitous in relation to high-level meetings, it aptly describes the fifth ASEAN Summit here.Many "firsts" will occur at this meeting which will make it truly historic in every sense of the word.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

ASEAN Summit: A test for Thai hospitality

ASEAN Summit: A test for Thai hospitalityBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BANGKOK (JP): Famous for its hospitality, Thailand is pulling out all the stops to make sure that every one of the leaders and some 600 delegates attending the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit has an...

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Chicken feces sends villagers running

Chicken feces sends villagers running PROBOLINGGO, East Java: Hundreds of people in the Mayangan subdistrict of Probolinggo say they have to flee their homes frequently because of the stench of chicken feces coming from a nearby storehouse.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Miss Tjitjih folk theater to perform

Miss Tjitjih folk theater to perform JAKARTA (JP): Veri Harjono, a securities company employee will celebrate her birthday with a "Miss Tjitjih" performance for her friends.Veri announced yesterday that the party performance is to promote public awareness of the Sundanese folk theater which is...

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Speakers debate respect for rights, political reforms

Speakers debate respect for rights, political reforms DEPOK, West Java: Human rights campaigner Marzuki Darusman said yesterday that increased respect for human rights requires political reform."The question of protecting human rights is also a question of political reform," said Marzuki, a former...

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Challenges for ASEAN

Challenges for ASEAN It is now clear that the decision of five Southeast Asian leaders to set up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 1967 was a historic step. The regional grouping is a success story, respected in the eyes of the world.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Radio base stations set up

Radio base stations set up JAKARTA (JP): PT Mobilkom Telekomindo will operate 22 base stations for radio trunking in cities on Java early next month with an investment of US$25 million, the company's president, Bambang Sudjatmoko, said yesterday.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Face of My Country 2:35 TV Series: Ultraman 3:00 Regional News 3:05 Dance: Gelar Tari 3:30 Arabic Lessons: Beberapa Sarana Pendidikan 4:00 Regional News 4:05 Koran Recital 4:30 World Women 4:55 Filler/Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:15 SEA Games XVIII Report: Final...

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Flooding triggers heavy congestion across jakarta

Flooding triggers heavy congestion across jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Flooding, poor handling of traffic and the absence of traffic police were blamed for the heavy congestion in many city streets yesterday.People complained that they spent three times longer than usual on the road.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Manila to cut tariffs

Manila to cut tariffs MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos yesterday ordered tariff reductions in 1996 in accordance with an accelerated program to create an ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), a presidential palace statement said.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Competition in retail business

Competition in retail business In the last five years, the retail industry has grown rapidly. Many shopping centers appear like mushrooms during the rainy season, not only in Jakarta but also in the suburbs, including Bekasi and Tangerang in West Java.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Gatari awarded ISO 9001 certificate

Gatari awarded ISO 9001 certificate JAKARTA (JP): Gatari, an aircraft chartering company, was awarded an international certificate of ISO 9001 standardization by Det Norske Veritas of the Netherlands."This is the first aircraft chartering company in Asia that has got such an international...

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Thief disguised as housemaid

Thief disguised as housemaidFrom Pikiran RakyatOn Sept. 3, 1995 a woman brought us a would-be housemaid named Yuyun or Enung Yuningsih, claiming to come from Bungbulang, Garut, West Java. She, who was pregnant at the time, needed a job badly to support herself and her kids.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Police nab thieves on ferry

Police nab thieves on ferry BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The South Lampung police nabbed seven thieves who had been operating on ferries servicing the Sunda Strait between Sumatra and Java, Antara reported.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Results

Results CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Agencies): The official results of selected finals events after yesterday's events.MarathonWomen: 1. Ruwiyati (Ina) 2:34.29 2. Yvonne Danson (Sin) 2:34.41 3. Sunisa Pechpongprai (Tha) 2:45.54 4. Htar Htar Shwe (Mya) 2:49.13 5. Arsenia Sagaray (Phi) 2:50.51Men: 1.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

ICMI not a sectarian group

ICMI not a sectarian group The influential Moslem intellectuals association has just concluded its congress. Political scientist Amir Santoso argues that the organization is not likely to take a sectarian stance.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Lasso says 'violations' rife in E. Timor

Lasso says 'violations' rife in E. Timor GENEVA (Reuter): United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Jose Ayala Lasso said yesterday he believed there were "very grave" human rights violations in East Timor.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Luxury of official residence

Luxury of official residenceFrom KompasAs far as I am concerned, the Central Java governor's plan to build a Rp 7 billion official residence is not proportional, whatever the reasons are and regardless of where the funds come from.It is far too expensive.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Red tape threatens export-import growth

Red tape threatens export-import growth JAKARTA (JP): Current export-import procedures and the documentation involved are inefficient and a threat to the growth of Indonesia's external trade, a trade official said yesterday.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

SBSI reports violations to rights body

SBSI reports violations to rights body JAKARTA (JP): The independent Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI) reported the mistreatment its activists have received from government officials and the military to the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Bailey Otler ends visit

Bailey Otler ends visit DENPASAR, Bali: Micronesian President Bailey Olter flew out of Denpasar on Tuesday night to end his five-day visit to Indonesia.Boarding a Continental Micronesia plane, he headed for Guam, Antara reported.

Thu, 14 Dec 1995

Council wants prices stabilized

Council wants prices stabilized JAKARTA (JP): The city council wants the price of food staples stabilized in anticipation of the Christmas and New Year's celebrations.Hasan Dasy, of the city council's commission for economic affairs, said yesterday that city councilors, the Regional Economy...

Wed, 13 Dec 1995

Undernutrition prevalent among Indonesian children: Unicef

Undernutrition prevalent among Indonesian children: Unicef JAKARTA (JP): Undernutrition is prevalent among Indonesian children and a cause for serious concern, the United Nations Children Fund (Unicef) said yesterday.

Wed, 13 Dec 1995

Thailand takes gold medals in track and field

Thailand takes gold medals in track and field CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): Host Thailand enjoyed another record-breaking bash in track and field at the 18th Southeast Asian Games yesterday.The Thais looked mighty, snatching seven of the nine gold medals at stake on the third day of competition.

Wed, 13 Dec 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Amazing 3:05 Music: Gelar Musik 3:30 Science World 4:05 Among Us 4:30 Documentary Film 4:55 Filler/ Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:15 SEA GAMES: Swimming Finals 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: East Java 6:15 SEA GAMES: Swimming Finals 7:00 Evening News 7:25...

Wed, 13 Dec 1995

Petronas' earnings rise

Petronas' earnings rise KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's Petronas Gas Bhd. said net earnings jumped 63.8 percent from year earlier to 381.89 million ringgit (US$152.76 million) in the six months to Sept. 30.The gas unit of national oil corporation Petroliam Nasional (Petronas) Bhd.

Wed, 13 Dec 1995

DAMRI and PPD to deal with the Idul Fitri exodus

DAMRI and PPD to deal with the Idul Fitri exodus JAKARTA (JP): The government will use buses of two state-owned companies as the main fleet for the transportation of people leaving from Jakarta for the Idul Fitri holidays in February, a minister said yesterday.

Wed, 13 Dec 1995

Political rallies still need permits

Political rallies still need permits JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to maintain the policies requiring people to obtain police permits for political gatherings.Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said yesterday that permits are no longer required for non-political gatherings such as...

Wed, 13 Dec 1995

Satelindo reforms billing system

Satelindo reforms billing system JAKARTA (JP): Private telecommunications operator PT Satelindo signed agreements yesterday with nine banks to support its billing services for subscribers to its global system for mobile (GSM) cellular communication network.

Wed, 13 Dec 1995

RI shipping firms losing at home

RI shipping firms losing at home JAKARTA (JP): Foreign vessels have increased their domination of the transport of export and import products as well as cargo between domestic places over the last five years, said the Director General of Sea Transportation Soentoro.

Wed, 13 Dec 1995

Illegal levies

Illegal levies The problem of levies has once again become a topic of public discussion. It began with reports that textile industries in West Java are burdened with not less than 36 legal levies -- that is to say, levies that are based on formal laws and regulations.

Wed, 13 Dec 1995

Troops secure Christmas

Troops secure Christmas JAKARTA (JP): The Greater Jakarta Military Command will deploy additional troops to secure the capital and surrounding areas during the Christmas and New Year holidays.Commander Maj. Gen. Wiranto said yesterday the number of personnel to be deployed will depend on the need.

Wed, 13 Dec 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 12, 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 25 164,000 Aneka Kimia...

Wed, 13 Dec 1995

Student activists to be tried

Student activists to be tried BOGOR, West Java: Seven young activists accused of masterminding a massive worker protest in July will soon be tried, as the police have completed the dossier on them.Antara quoted Bogor police chief Col.

Wed, 13 Dec 1995

RI companies lax in preventing accidents at work

RI companies lax in preventing accidents at work JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of the Ministry of Manpower said yesterday he was not impressed by the performance of Indonesian companies in ensuring the safety of their workers.

Wed, 13 Dec 1995

Oscar de la Renta opens boutique

Oscar de la Renta opens boutique JAKARTA (JP): Famous American designer Oscar de la Renta plans to open two boutiques in Indonesia this month.Under an agreement with PT The Great River Garment, an Indonesian-based manufacturer and distribution company, the two boutiques will be opened at the Hyatt...

Wed, 13 Dec 1995

Yayuk flops but Indonesia wins tennis gold

Yayuk flops but Indonesia wins tennis goldBy Dwiatmanta CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): Indonesian world-number-24 Yayuk Basuki suffered her biggest loss ever, though her team was able to extinguish Thailand's fire and take the tennis gold at the 18th Southeast Asian Games here yesterday.

Wed, 13 Dec 1995

Rumini to receive bonus

Rumini to receive bonus JAKARTA (JP): The Central Java chapter of the Indonesian Athletic Association will give a bonus to distance runner Rumini Sudragni from Salatiga, Central Java, who won the gold medal in the women's 10,000m with a new SEA Games record on Monday.

Wed, 13 Dec 1995

ASEAN told to go slow on Myanmar

ASEAN told to go slow on Myanmar BANGKOK (Reuter): Exiled Myanmarese dissidents urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday not to rush to admit Myanmar to the group, accusing its military government of violating human rights.

Wed, 13 Dec 1995

Government considering long-distance teaching

Government considering long-distance teaching JAKARTA (JP): The government is studying the possibility of introducing long-distance teaching, taking advantage of satellite communication, to reach children who are currently denied secondary education for lack of space.Arief E.

Wed, 13 Dec 1995

Group claims responsibility for strike

Group claims responsibility for strike JAKARTA (JP): A group of activists calling itself the People's Democratic Union (PRD) claimed responsibility yesterday for mobilizing 12,000 PT Sritex workers to stage a protest last Monday in Sukoharjo, Central Java.

Wed, 13 Dec 1995

S'pore's Marshall dead at 87

S'pore's Marshall dead at 87 SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's first chief minister and popular criminal lawyer David Marshall died yesterday after a year-long battle against lung cancer, officials and family members said. He was 87.

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