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Sun, 10 Dec 1995
Cockfighting in Bali rampant despite ban
Cockfighting in Bali rampant despite banBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR (Bali): The sun was rising as the backyard of Puri Satria Denpasar rapidly filled with hundreds of roosters from Lombok, Banyuwangi, Jember and Situbondo.
Sun, 10 Dec 1995
What public figures say about human rights
What public figures say about human rights JAKARTA (JP): The state ideology Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution both recognize fundamental human rights. Yet, basic rights are still violated in Indonesia.
Sun, 10 Dec 1995
'Surface' showers Jak Jazz with pop
'Surface' showers Jak Jazz with popBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): The American R & B group Surface, famous for their hit Shower Me With Your Love, showered the Jak Jazz '95 festival Friday night with pop songs.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Teachers are heroes without honors
Teachers are heroes without honorsFrom Pikiran RakyatYoung teachers are like torches which give light and guide our lives. They wholeheartedly dedicate themselves to the progress of students. This was contained in President Soeharto's speech on the occasion of the observance of Teachers Day held in...
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Seminar scrutinizes govt productivity
Seminar scrutinizes govt productivity JAKARTA (JP): The productivity of the public sector came under scrutiny during a two-day seminar which concluded yesterday.All discussion about improving the productivity of Indonesian workers has so far concentrated on the private sector, but officials and...
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
ASEAN fashion succumbs to West
ASEAN fashion succumbs to WestBy Genevieve Soledad MANILA (Reuter): Eastern and Western cultures meshed in Manila during the ASEAN Design Show, but the latter seemed to have won out in the fashion front lines.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
New customs bill gives more power to customs office
New customs bill gives more power to customs office JAKARTA (JP): The customs bill, when enacted, will empower the Directorate General of Customs and Excise to carry out post auditing of both imports and exports, a legislator said.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Integrated security system to be expanded
Integrated security system to be expanded JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Dibyo Widodo says the city's newly-introduced integrated security system must be expanded to include the public.The integrated security system, which involves all civilian forces throughout the city, is currently...
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Defensive driving
Defensive driving In response to the article in The Jakarta Post Dec. 6, 1995 issue entitled Indonesians the worst drivers in the world, the consultant is quoted that he was puzzled by the low accident rate in Indonesia despite the very high level of traffic violations.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Protesters quit Russian embassy after long talks
Protesters quit Russian embassy after long talks JAKARTA (JP): The 58 East Timorese and non-East Timorese protesters, who forced their way into the Russian embassy at dawn on Thursday, left the compound last night after long negotiations.As they were boarding a bus outside the embassy on Jl.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
British commitments up
British commitments up JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo said here yesterday that Britain will replace Hong Kong as the second largest foreign investor in Indonesia this year.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Chang to miss Indonesia Open again next year
Chang to miss Indonesia Open again next year JAKARTA (JP): Top player Michael Chang will miss the 1996 Indonesia Open slated for Jan. 8 as the organizers are not offering appearance money to the American, winner in the 1993 and 1994 event.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Our common responsibility
Our common responsibility When inaugurating the new town of Kuala Kencana and the PT Freeport Indonesia environmental laboratory at East Timika, Fak Fak in Irian Jaya on Tuesday, President Soeharto specifically asked the mining company to constantly heed the anxieties of the population regarding...
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
More athletes sick with stomach upsets
More athletes sick with stomach upsets JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian team at the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, has decided to set up a temporary canteen for its athletes at the athlete village yesterday due to the stomach upsets suffered by some of the athletes.Dr.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Int'l triathlon c'ships in Lombok
Int'l triathlon c'ships in Lombok JAKARTA (JP): Eighteen men and women from five Indonesian cities, Australia, Hong Kong and Taiwan are on the list of participants for an international triathlon meet scheduled to start on Dec. 19 at Senggigi beach in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Earthquake and demolition
Earthquake and demolitionFrom Media IndonesiaI feel deep sorrow every time an earthquake hits. It forces the victims to live in tents or emergency places.Then I witness assistance being sent by sympathizers directly or through foundations.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Tocom rubber to rise on tight Asian supply, traders
Tocom rubber to rise on tight Asian supply, traders TOKYO (Reuter): The Japanese rubber futures market is likely to rise again soon due to persisting supply tightness in Southeast Asian countries, traders said yesterday.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Military warns about restlessness
Military warns about restlessness JAKARTA (JP): A senior military official acknowledges a growing restlessness and impatience on some parts of society over national development, a new phenomenon which could have a serious impact on national unity.Maj. Gen.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Innovative fashion pioneer died on eve of major show
Innovative fashion pioneer died on eve of major showBy Rita A. Widiadana and Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): His first dream was to be a famous architect, but he ended up as one of Indonesia's top fashion designers.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
SE Asian Games strengthen peace and unity in region
SE Asian Games strengthen peace and unity in regionBy Dwiatmanta CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): A summit meeting seems insufficient to keep peace and unity alive in Southeast Asia.Not only the heads of the Southeast Asian governments need to gather to talk on how to maintaining peace and unity, but...
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
RP defense chief vows to crush rebels' offensive
RP defense chief vows to crush rebels' offensive MANILA (Reuter): Moro rebels plan to launch attacks against civilian and military targets in the southern Philippines but the armed forces are ready to crush any offensive, the Philippine defense chief said yesterday.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Xmas program for children
Xmas program for children JAKARTA (JP): Lippo Finansial, one of the businesses under Lippo Life, will hold a Christmas program for children tomorrow at Lippo Karawaci Supermall in Tangerang, West Java.The program, which will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Malaysia favored as Indonesian sprinter ill
Malaysia favored as Indonesian sprinter ill CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AFP): Malaysia's hope for the gold increased yesterday after sprint king Mardi Lestari of Indonesia caught a mystery bug on his way to the Southeast Asian Games here to defend his 100 meters title.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Hilton hotel owes Rp 1.8b in property tax
Hilton hotel owes Rp 1.8b in property tax JAKARTA (JP): Hilton Hotel International has not paid its 1995 property taxes, which are due this month to the tune of Rp 1.8 billion (about US$800,000).The chief of Gelora subdistrict, Central Jakarta, Suhartini, said yesterday that there is a remote...
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
ASEAN members forge closer cooperation
ASEAN members forge closer cooperationBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BANGKOK (JP): ASEAN senior economic officials made great strides yesterday in forging closer economic cooperation, particularly in investment, despite the hampering deadlock on Indonesia's plan to withdraw a number of items from the...
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
On human rights
On human rights With Human Rights Day right at our doorstep it is interesting -- and rather disconcerting -- to look at some of the figures the Institute for Social Study and Advocacy has compiled over the past five years.As made public by the institute's executive director, Abdul Hakim G.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
RI soccer team crushes Malaysia in SEA Games
RI soccer team crushes Malaysia in SEA Games CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): Fachry Husaini scored twice to blast Indonesia's way to a convincing 3-0 win over Malaysia in the 18th Southeast Asian Games soccer match here yesterday.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Micronesia offers bilateral cooperation
Micronesia offers bilateral cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Micronesian President Bailey Olter offered cooperation with Indonesian parties in forestry, fishery and agriculture during his meeting with President Soeharto here yesterday.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Regent's office worth billions
Regent's office worth billions TUAL, Southeast Maluku: Governor M. Akib Latukonsina told Southeast Maluku Regent H.A. Rahayaan on Thursday that his new office building, worth Rp 5.8 billion (US$2.55 million), should not make him forget his duties.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Poor reporting
Poor reporting In Wednesday Dec. 6, 1995, edition of The Jakarta Post your article on page two, entitled Indonesians the worst drivers in the world, contains a number of misquotations and is generally totally misrepresentative of my speech given at the Traffic Management Workshop at the University...
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Habibie receives greater support for ICMI chair
Habibie receives greater support for ICMI chair JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) entered the second day of its congress oiling the machinery for the re-election of old chairman B.J. Habibie.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Astra gets $70m loan
Astra gets $70m loan JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed car producer PT Astra International has secured a loan of US$70 million from 15 Japanese banks arranged by the Singapore branches of Fuji Bank and Long-Term Credit Bank, the company announced yesterday.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Australia, Indonesia to tie up on transport
Australia, Indonesia to tie up on transport CANBERRA (AFP): In another sign of closer bilateral ties, Australia announced yesterday an agreement with Indonesia to increase cooperation on transport issues, including transport infrastructure development and aviation security.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Man arrested for killing prostitute
Man arrested for killing prostitute JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested a man for last week's killing of a prostitute at an unauthorized red-light district in Cakung, East Jakarta.Abdul Fatah, 22, was arrested yesterday evening at his house in Jatinegara.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Firm 'intimidates' Cibitung residents
Firm 'intimidates' Cibitung residents BEKASI (JP): Some 900 families from two villages in the Cibitung district, 30 kilometers east of here, are accusing a local developer of intimidation.According to the residents, the developer, PT Bekasi Fajar, has built small trenches around each plot they want...
Sat, 09 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, 09 Dec 1995
Loan for Citra Marga
Loan for Citra Marga HONG KONG (Reuter): The three-year floating rate note issue for Citra Marga Finance BV, guaranteed by PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada, has been increased to US$175 million from $150 million due to oversubscription, lead manager Peregrine Fixed Income said yesterday.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Obituary
Obituary Ganes Tiar Santoso, the comic book artist that created the Si Buta Dari Goa Hantu (The Blindman from the Ghost Cave), died of a heart attack yesterday. He was 59 years old.Better known by his pen name Ganes Th, he was one of the few Indonesian comic writers who weathered the invasion of...
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Three die in floods
Three die in floods MALANG, East Java: The Lesti River, which flows through the South and East Malang subdistricts, burst its banks on Tuesday, causing floods which have killed three people.Local residents reported to the Malang police office that Ely, an 8-year-old girl, Gendut, 18, and Sarkiah,...
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Graha Iskandarsyah to be built
Graha Iskandarsyah to be built JAKARTA (JP): Three state-owned companies, PT Istaka Karya, PT Jasa Marga and PT Waskita Karya, will jointly construct and manage an office building on Jl. Iskandarsyah, Blok M, South Jakarta.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 8, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 925 -50 6,000 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,725 -25 87,500 Aneka...
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Training centers to focus on skilled tourism staff
Training centers to focus on skilled tourism staff JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's push for greater tourism revenues has given rise to new training centers, which hope to produce a more professional tourism staff by the year 2005.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Plywood may lose export market share
Plywood may lose export market share JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said yesterday that exports of forest products would, in the future, rely more on commodities made from small-diameter, fast- growing tree species and less on plywood.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Freeport extends Grasberg's mine life
Freeport extends Grasberg's mine life NEW ORLEANS, USA (Reuter): Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc said proved and probable recoverable reserves associated with its Grasberg copper/gold/silver deposit in Irian Jaya, Indonesia, have increased by some 600 million metric tons of ore, increasing the...
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Rotterdam reveals true story behind the Lombok Treasures
Rotterdam reveals true story behind the Lombok Treasures ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (JP): An unusual exhibition at the Kunsthal in Rotterdam running to Dec. 10 claims to reveal the true story behind the Lombok Treasures while celebrating 50 years of Indonesia's independence.Over 100 years ago, on Nov.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Determinan to expand business
Determinan to expand business JAKARTA (JP): PT Determinan Indah, a subsidiary of publicly- listed aluminum extrusion company PT Alumindo Perkasa (Alkasa) plans to expand its business next year at a cost of Rp 15 billion (US$6.53 million).A director of Alkasa, Adjie B.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
One ban in 11 days in the last five years
One ban in 11 days in the last five years JAKARTA (JP): A leading human rights campaigner has every reason to be displeased with Indonesia's record in respecting the freedom of expression, which is guaranteed by the constitution.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Hospitals asked to treat waste
Hospitals asked to treat waste JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja urged hospital managements to take care the environment by, among other things, processing hospital waste properly.Polluted environment and improperly-treated waste could contaminate the surrounding area which, could mean a big...
Sat, 09 Dec 1995
Distortions spoil property business
Distortions spoil property businessBy Benget Simbolon Tnb. JAKARTA (JP): As the national congress of the Indonesian Association of Real Estate Developers nears, property business has come into the spotlight during the last few weeks.