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Wed, 29 Nov 1995
Court asked to exonerate teacher of murder charges
Court asked to exonerate teacher of murder charges JAKARTA (JP): A teacher being tried for killing a police major asked the East Jakarta District Court yesterday to be cleared of all charges.Lawyer Luhut M.P. Pangaribuan said that his client Baskoni Wahab stabbed Maj.
Wed, 29 Nov 1995
Indonesia to breach tin quota next year
Indonesia to breach tin quota next year JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned tin mining company PT Tambang Timah will continue increasing its production and exports next year, in breach of Indonesia's tin export quota, an executive said yesterday.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Understanding on rules of origin needed
Understanding on rules of origin needed JAKARTA (JP): Businesses must have a sound understanding of the rules of origin stipulated in international trade because the adoption of such policies will be unavoidable in the future, a Ministry of Trade official says.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
W Cup safety review ordered
W Cup safety review ordered NEW DELHI (AFP): Indian cricket officials are to check all venues in the country for next year's World Cup after the stadium wall collapse in Nagpur on Sunday which killed nine spectators and injured 70.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Singgih awaits Harmoko's word on 'Tempo' case
Singgih awaits Harmoko's word on 'Tempo' case JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih yesterday said he had not yet received word from Minister of Information Harmoko on whether to contest a high court ruling in the legal battle against Tempo news magazine.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Police, squatters clash at dumpsite
Police, squatters clash at dumpsite MANILA (Reuter): One man was killed yesterday and a Japanese cameraman seriously injured when squatters clashed with police trying to evict them from the Smokey Mountain garbage dump in Manila, hospital workers said.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Man beaten for stealing car
Man beaten for stealing car JAKARTA (JP): A man was beaten by a mob for trying to steal a car in the parking lot of the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital yesterday.Tawu (35), also known as Oki, was caught by a security guard in the act of trying to break open the door of a jeep owned by a doctor, at noon.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Hariyanto gears up for GP crown
Hariyanto gears up for GP crown SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia's top-ranked world champion Hariyanto Arbi is confident of winning this week's International Badminton Federation (IBF) World Grand Prix finals."I came here to win the finals," Hariyanto told Reuters after arriving in Singapore yesterday.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Many women worried about contraceptives' side-effects
Many women worried about contraceptives' side-effects JAKARTA (JP): More and more women in Indonesia have stopped using contraception because they are apprehensive about the side-effects of contraceptives on their health, according to a survey published yesterday.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Parking in hospital
Parking in hospitalFrom Bisnis IndonesiaRecently, I went to Pondok Indah hospital for medical treatment. I was satisfied with the treatment. The trouble started when I wanted to park my car.Before entering the hospital's premises, they charge a Rp 500 fee for parking, like almost every other place.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
PPP calls for political reforms
PPP calls for political reforms JAKARTA (JP): Senior politician Ismail Hasan Metareum called on the government and the majority of the legislative body yesterday to help usher in political reforms in the country.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
RI fails to get relief on coffee retention scheme
RI fails to get relief on coffee retention schemeBy Riyadi NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Indonesia failed yesterday in its efforts to gain some relief from the export retention scheme aimed at boosting prices among coffee-producing countries.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
ASEAN discusses customs
ASEAN discusses customs HANOI (AFP): Customs officials from the seven ASEAN states began two days of talks in Hanoi yesterday on streamlining procedures and implementing a free trade agreement, a Vietnamese official said.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Activists resume training after arrest
Activists resume training after arrest MEDAN, North Sumatra: Activists of the independent Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI) resumed training on Sunday, two days after being arrested on charges of organizing an unauthorized meeting.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
'New ID system should be simpler'
'New ID system should be simpler' JAKARTA (JP): A former Jakarta governor, Soeprapto, said yesterday that the planned collaboration with a private company in processing new ID cards should not create new problem for Jakartans.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 27, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 1,000 AHAP Insurance 3,225 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,525 -25 82,500 Aneka...
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Press urged to support judicial objectivity
Press urged to support judicial objectivity JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said yesterday that "trial by the press" should be avoided because it could endanger judicial independence."The press should refrain from carrying news stories on crime in such a way as to disrespect the...
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
GM Nigel Short to play Utut
GM Nigel Short to play Utut JAKARTA (JP): Grand Master Utut Adianto, in a bid to boost his elo rating, will take on GM Nigel Short of England in a six-round duel here from Dec. 21 to Dec. 28, the Indonesian Chess Association announced yesterday.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
No rabies case in Jakarta
No rabies case in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The City Health Office head, Dr. Aslan Lasman, said yesterday that there are no rabies patients in Jakarta.The statements were made to The Jakarta Post in reference to a preliminary report saying that more than 4,000 cases of rabies were detected in Jakarta...
Tue, 28 Nov 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.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Siswono says transmigration is voluntary
Siswono says transmigration is voluntary JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday denied allegations that coercion is used in its drive to redistribute Indonesia's population more evenly across the archipelago.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Batam to compete with Changi as int'l flight hub
Batam to compete with Changi as int'l flight hub JAKARTA (JP): Hang Nadim Airport on Batam Island, Riau, which can now accommodate jumbo jets, is ready to compete with Singapore's Changi Airport as an international transport hub.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Police arrest croupiers, gamblers
Police arrest croupiers, gamblers PAMEKASAN, East Java: Police on Madura Island arrested six croupiers and seven gamblers during two separate raids on gambling activities in marketplaces.Led by deputy police chief Maj.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
City to preserve mangrove forest
City to preserve mangrove forest JAKARTA (JP): The remaining 340 hectares of mangrove forest in Jakarta must be preserved for the people's welfare, an official said yesterday.The assistant to the governor on economics and development, Prawoto S.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Moro autonomy still contentious issue
Moro autonomy still contentious issue JAKARTA (JP): Delegates from the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the Philippine government met here yesterday to begin talks on the crucial issue of the mechanisms for yielding autonomy to the predominantly Moslem part of southern Philippines.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Rahim cleared of corruption charges
Rahim cleared of corruption charges MALACCA, Malaysia (AFP): A former Malaysian state minister, cleared last year of a sex charge, was yesterday acquitted by the High Court of two corruption charges involving two land deals.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
IDB opens annual meeting tomorrow
IDB opens annual meeting tomorrow JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) will discuss the multinational bank's expansion plans at its 20th annual meeting, which begins here tomorrow.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Amien Rais predicts new Masyumi won't last
Amien Rais predicts new Masyumi won't last MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): The new Masyumi, a Moslem organization established last week using an acronym similar to a popular Moslem party in the 1950s, does not have a future, Islamic scholar Amien Rais said yesterday.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
RI communists still live in Russia
RI communists still live in Russia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians involved in the 1965 aborted coup attempt by the outlawed Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) who fled to the former Soviet Union are reportedly not doing well in Russia.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Most Indonesian research ends up in wastebasket
Most Indonesian research ends up in wastebasket JAKARTA (JP): Most of the research conducted in Indonesia ends up in the wastebasket because it has no commercial application, a senior researcher said yesterday.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Visa transactions increase
Visa transactions increase JAKARTA (JP): Visa International said yesterday that transactions with Visa cards in Indonesia increased by 28 percent to US$1.2 billion in the first nine months of this year, from $948 million during the same period of 1994.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Economic census to start next month
Economic census to start next month JAKARTA (JP): The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) will start a nation-wide census early next month to map out the weaknesses and strengths of the country's business activities.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
ABRI and mass organizations
ABRI and mass organizations The explanation by chief spokesman of the Armed Forces (ABRI) Brig. Gen. Suwarno Adiwijoyo about the birth of several new mass institutions bearing the names of former organizations, deserves attention.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Farmers bothered by rodents, boars
Farmers bothered by rodents, boars JAMBI, Jambi: Farmers in the Sarolangun Bangko regency, which is one of the main food producers in the province, have recently complained about the frequent attacks of moles and boars in their rice fields.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
New Internet provider set up
New Internet provider set up JAKARTA (JP): A new Internet provider, PT Cyberindo Aditama, announced yesterday that the company is launching its information superhighway service, called CBNnet, on Thursday.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Nyoman to hold solo exhibition here
Nyoman to hold solo exhibition here JAKARTA (JP): Sculptor Nyoman Nuarta will hold his third solo exhibition at Wisma Seni Nasional, the national fine arts gallery, between Nov. 28 and Dec. 7.The exhibition, called Nyoman Nuarta Kalamatra, will feature 39 works sculpted by Nyoman between 1990 and...
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
S'pore-Riau ferry
S'pore-Riau ferry SINGAPORE (Reuter): Sembawang Maritime Ltd. said it has invested another Singapore $16 million to buy six high-speed ferries for its regional ferry operations.Of six vessels purchased, four have been delivered and another two will be delivered early next year.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Deregulation package to be issued
Deregulation package to be issued JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon issue a new package of deregulation to further sharpen its competitive edge in anticipation of trade liberalization in the Asia-Pacific region, Coordinating Minister for Industry and Trade Hartarto said.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Australian cattle exports up
Australian cattle exports up SYDNEY (Reuter): The Australian Meat and Livestock Corp (AMLC) said yesterday Australian live cattle exports are setting new records and have already passed last year's record total of 304,650 head in the first 10 months of 1995.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Policy on locals' rights urgent for conservation
Policy on locals' rights urgent for conservation JAKARTA (JP): Environmentalists urged the government on Monday to formulate policies on the rights and responsibilities of people who live near protected areas.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Is there a new horizon?
Is there a new horizon? The 20-year sectarian conflict in the southern Philippines may finally come to an end if the Manila and Moro delegates now meeting in Jakarta are as sincere and determined as they say.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
'IHT' to pay Lee US$210,000 in damages
'IHT' to pay Lee US$210,000 in damages SINGAPORE (Reuter): International Herald Tribune (IHT) newspaper executives have agreed to pay S$300,000 (US$210,000) to Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew over an article that defamed him, Lee's lawyer said yesterday.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Strong supervision vital in fighting corruption
Strong supervision vital in fighting corruption JAKARTA (JP): The way to fight corruption in the bureaucracy is by strengthening supervision at all levels, from the top to the bottom, Vice President Try Sutrisno said yesterday.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Boat people accused of crimes
Boat people accused of crimes DILI, East Timor: The Navy has accused 35 East Timorese who attempted to flee to Australia of trying to hijack a boat to take them."The seizure and threat conducted by the boat people against the boat's captain and crew are crimes in the eyes of the law," Antara...
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
APEC meeting in Osaka a success
APEC meeting in Osaka a successBy Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): At the beginning of the year there was much apprehension about Japan's leadership in moving forward the APEC process of economic cooperation in the region.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Host Persib still has chance to make comeback
Host Persib still has chance to make comeback BANDUNG (JP): A bitter 3-2 loss to the 1994 Japan League champion Verdy Kawasaki on Sunday will not deter host Persib Bandung from having its day, the second day of the 15th Asian Champions Cup quarterfinal matches.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Malaysia, RI scramble for INRO top post
Malaysia, RI scramble for INRO top post KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Indonesia and Malaysia were locked yesterday in a tussle for the top post of the International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO), a dispute officials said could jeopardize a new UN-brokered rubber price pact.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Health clinics closed down
Health clinics closed down JAKARTA (JP): The city public order office has closed down three health clinics for conducting illegal abortions.The office revealed that two of the clinics are located in Jl. Pintu Air, Petamburan in Central Jakarta and in the Pademangan area, North Jakarta.
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Value systems
Value systems The article Researchers Need Encouragement (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 15, 1995) raises some important issues about value systems which I hope will lead to some lively discussion in "Your Letters".
Tue, 28 Nov 1995
Police arrest seven in crackdown
Police arrest seven in crackdown SEMARANG, Central Java: Local police on Sunday arrested seven people suspected of involvement in various crimes during their "crack of dawn" crackdown.Two of the suspects, Mujiono and Kores, were shot in the leg when they resisted arrest, the Antara news agency...