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Wed, 22 Nov 1995

Environment agency open to public scrutiny

Environment agency open to public scrutiny JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday introduced the concept of "democratization of pollution control", saying that anyone is free to question the operations of the Environmental Impact Management Agency.

Wed, 22 Nov 1995

E. Jakarta gets more phone lines

E. Jakarta gets more phone lines JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta Telkom office has installed 67,305 new phone lines since January, giving the mayoralty 284,569 lines.Head of the East Jakarta Telkom office, Rizal Saat, announced yesterday that another 20,000 lines are being prepared.

Wed, 22 Nov 1995

Keep criticisms indoors: Ginandjar

Keep criticisms indoors: Ginandjar JAKARTA (JP): Shortcomings in national development should not be covered up. However, neither should they be used to tarnish the government's image abroad, said Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita.

Wed, 22 Nov 1995

Zebra crossing

Zebra crossingFrom Media IndonesiaOne of the safest places to cross a road is at the zebra crossing. But it is wrong to think that only the pedestrians have to abide by the traffic regulations when using the zebra crossing.

Wed, 22 Nov 1995

Civil servants

Civil servants I am writing this letter in response to the article you ran in The Jakarta Post entitled Civil servants lack incentive, competence, dated Nov. 20, 1995. I would like to congratulate the Post on running this article on the realities of the status of government employees in Indonesia...

Wed, 22 Nov 1995

Students receive scholarships

Students receive scholarships PADANG, West Sumatra: A total of 763 students of Andalas University received this year scholarships from various foundations and bodies, Antara reported."Most of them are high achievers who come from poor families," said Alfian Saman of the university yesterday.

Wed, 22 Nov 1995

Apac Centertex to acquire two companies

Apac Centertex to acquire two companies JAKARTA (JP): PT Apac Centertex Corporation plans to acquire PT Apac Inti Corpora and PT Batam Textile Industry at Rp 510 billion (US$222.7 million), the company announced after a public exposition yesterday.

Wed, 22 Nov 1995

WB aid for slum rehabilitation

WB aid for slum rehabilitation KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The World Bank will provide Rp 49 billion (approximately US$21.6 million) for slum rehabilitation projects in Muna regency, which is Indonesia's largest teak exporting area.Regent H. Muh.

Wed, 22 Nov 1995

'The Cure' educates about AIDS, friendship

'The Cure' educates about AIDS, friendship JAKARTA (JP): Erik has finished his sundae but he wants more. He looks at Dexter's glass and asks him if he is going to finish it. Dexter, Erik's best friend, is not going to finish his ice cream.

Wed, 22 Nov 1995

Banditry rampant

Banditry rampantFrom NeracaMany foreigners in Jakarta complain about the rampant hooliganism. Japanese and Korean entrepreneurs report extortion and other crimes to the police. Vendors in Tanah Abang, nearby discotheques, and other entertainment centers are regular and easy targets of extortionists.

Wed, 22 Nov 1995

SEAG medalists to get bonuses from tycoons

SEAG medalists to get bonuses from tycoons JAKARTA (JP): Business tycoons will provide bonuses for Indonesian medal winners at the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Chairman of the National Sports Council Wismoyo Arismunandar said.

Wed, 22 Nov 1995

PT Indosat to operate new telecommunication gateways

PT Indosat to operate new telecommunication gateways JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Indosat will operate its new international telecommunications gateways and earth station early next month.Indosat's president, Tjahjono Soerjodibroto, said here yesterday that the Rp 100 billion (US$43.

Wed, 22 Nov 1995

Govt, businessmen must draft action plans: Sofyan

Govt, businessmen must draft action plans: Sofyan JAKARTA (JP): The government should follow up the results of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders meeting in Osaka with concrete steps by involving the private sector in preparing strategies.

Wed, 22 Nov 1995

Sun Hung Kai suspends 2 executives

Sun Hung Kai suspends 2 executives JAKARTA (JP): Beleaguered PT Sun Hung Kai Securities Indonesia said yesterday it has suspended two of its top executives just prior to the initial share offering of its client, PT Miwon Indonesia.

Wed, 22 Nov 1995

Perumka evicts squatters in Tanah Abang

Perumka evicts squatters in Tanah Abang JAKARTA (JP): Squatters along the Tanah Abang railway track gave up their shanties yesterday to a demolition team backed by 80 military troops.Unlike on previous occasions, the 50 huts along the tracks were demolished without protests or tears.

Wed, 22 Nov 1995

Superstition leads to trees' demise

Superstition leads to trees' demise JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta authorities will be replacing shade trees with a different species following complaints from businesspeople that the Angsana trees could bring them bad luck.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Surveyor Indonesia told to diversify its products

Surveyor Indonesia told to diversify its products JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Surveyor Indonesia was told by the government yesterday to diversify its services to anticipate the possible removal of its core business, the pre-shipment inspection of imports.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Country needs 'loyal' people

Country needs 'loyal' people JAKARTA (JP): Commander of the Armed Forces (ABRI) Gen. Feisal Tanjung said Indonesia needs more people who are dissatisfied with current developments, yet trust the system enough to strive for improvements from within.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Finance officials reshuffled

Finance officials reshuffled JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Mar'ie Muhammad installed yesterday Dono Iskandar Djojosubroto, former chief of the Agency for Financial and Monetary Analysis, as the new secretary-general of his ministry, replacing Jusuf Anwar.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Media told not to disturb development

Media told not to disturb development JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday called on the media not to hinder the development process but instead help prepare the country for free trade in the Asia-Pacific region.Soeharto warned that any "false reports" might make the people restless.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

'Bung' Tomo a national hero

'Bung' Tomo a national heroFrom KompasWhile watching an TVRI/SCTV news broadcast the other day, I was surprised to learn that Bung Tomo was awarded the honor of national hero. But later, while watching a documentary about the 1945 Youth Congress in Yogyakarta, I was disappointed when the...

Tue, 21 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, 21 Nov 1995

Canada, RI to open air link

Canada, RI to open air link JAKARTA (JP): Canada and Indonesia agreed yesterday to open air links between the two countries in the near future.A spokesman for the Ministry of Transportation, Bambang Ervan, said that a preliminary accord was reached here yesterday during a meeting between Minister...

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Bekasi's arable land sacrificed for projects

Bekasi's arable land sacrificed for projectsBy Sri Murniati BEKASI (JP): The rapid development of Bekasi, a satellite town some 20 kilometers east of Jakarta, is beginning to concern locals, as thousands of hectares of arable land are turned into industrial and residential estates.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Justice: A bulwark or a mirage?

Justice: A bulwark or a mirage?By G.S. Edwin JAKARTA (JP): O.J. Simpson's not guilty verdict created a storm in the USA. One group was jubilant and celebrated, another angry and furious.High profile cases are a curse.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Govt foreign debt drops to $61.3 billion

Govt foreign debt drops to $61.3 billion JAKARTA (JP): The government's foreign debt amounted to US$ 61.3 billion as of September, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad in a hearing with the budgetary commission of the House of Representatives here yesterday.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Economic growth

Economic growth Regarding the seven percent growth predicted for 1996 (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 8, 1995), I would like to ask the economists: Did they include the informal economy? Evaluating economic growth based on traditional economic tools may not tell the whole story.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Aussies await overdue trial

Aussies await overdue trial MEDAN, North Sumatra: Two Australian tourists in Mount Sitoli, Nias Island, are still awaiting their trial despite having been in custody for a year.J. Sharland, 28, and Sean P. Philips, 29, were arrested Nov. 28, 1994 for allegedly possessing illegal substances.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Golkar's win doesn't harm democracy

Golkar's win doesn't harm democracy JAKARTA (JP): Golkar officials are trying to placate critics who claim that democracy will perish if the ruling political group clinches a landslide victory in the 1997 election.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Frying pan wins design contest

Frying pan wins design contest JAKARTA (JP): A frying pan and a bowl for grinding chili took first and second place in a recent national industrial design contest.The winners of the "Eating Utensils" contest received their prizes yesterday from Tuti Try Sutrisno, wife of Vice President Try Sutrisno.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 20, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 900 -100 7,500 AHAP Insurance 3,225 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,525 -100 232,500...

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Tourist officials meet in Surabaya

Tourist officials meet in Surabaya JAKARTA (JP): Government officials and tourist industry executives of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will meet in Surabaya, East Java, from Jan. 6 to Jan. 12 in an annual forum to discuss cooperation in promotion and marketing.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

SEAG medalists to get bonuses in form of insurance

SEAG medalists to get bonuses in form of insurance JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) will award Rp 25 million (US$ 11,300) in the form of a five-year insurance policy to each Indonesian athlete that wins a gold medal at the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

City transportation an ordeal

City transportation an ordealFrom Berita BuanaAs a new comer to Jakarta, I feel miserable. I find it awfully difficult to use public transportation here. Even if you wish to take a taxi, you have to wait hours to get one. The situation is even worse for my children.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Standard Chartered Bank clarifies

Standard Chartered Bank clarifies JAKARTA (JP): The Standard Chartered Bank has said it has no connection with the bank promoters who staged a two-day sit-in at the bank headquarters last week.Rina Djamal, spokeswoman for Standard Chartered Bank, said yesterday that the bank uses the services of...

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Aromatic feedstock limited in local market

Aromatic feedstock limited in local market JAKARTA (JP): The domestic supply of feedstocks for the petrochemical industry will be severely limited in the years to come, Hadiono Sutirto, head of Pertamina's gas and petrochemical division, said yesterday.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Sun Hung Kai

Sun Hung KaiCorrection: PT Sun Hung Kai Securities Indonesia, whose license was suspended last week by the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam), is 85 percent owned by Sun Hung Kai Securities Ltd. of Hong Kong, 7.5 percent by Utomo Josodirdjo and 7.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Aztech expansion in Batam

Aztech expansion in Batam SINGAPORE (Reuter): Multimedia company Aztech Systems is planning to open a second offshore plant in Batam, Indonesia, the Business Times said.The newspaper quoted Aztech's president Michael Mun as saying the plant would cost Singapore US$20-S$30 million.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Bandung ready to host Champions Cup quarters

Bandung ready to host Champions Cup quarters BANDUNG (JP): The Asian Football Confederation found yesterday no reasons to worry about letting Persib Bandung host the Asia Club Championship Group East quarterfinals here.AFC's envoys led by R.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Chinese paintings to be displayed

Chinese paintings to be displayed JAKARTA (JP): A total of 300 oil paintings by 90 Chinese painters will be displayed at the Jakarta Fairground from Nov. 25 to Dec. 10.The chairperson of the organizing committee, Dewi Motik Pramono, said on Saturday that the exhibition is aimed at presenting the...

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

KONI gets Rp 1.6b for Olympic Games

KONI gets Rp 1.6b for Olympic Games JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) received Rp 1.6 billion (US$711,000) yesterday from Citibank to finance the Indonesian team's preparation for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, USA.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

A new trend?

A new trend? Despite all the criticism that has been aired, it now seems that the construction of a Rp 7.2 billion mansion for Central Java's provincial governor in Semarang will go on as planned.As reported by the press, Governor Soewardi has made it clear that building the mansion is essential...

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Timorese youths denounce asylum seekers

Timorese youths denounce asylum seekers JAKARTA (JP): One hundred Timorese youth demonstrated at the House of Representatives yesterday to express disgust at the waves of East Timorese seeking asylum through various foreign embassies here.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Five central banks tie in cooperation

Five central banks tie in cooperationBy Hendarsyah Tarmizi HONG KONG (JP): Central banks and monetary authorities from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong and Australia agreed in a meeting here yesterday to cooperate in curbing possible speculative attacks on their currencies.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Orphans to join drawing contest

Orphans to join drawing contest JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Hilton International will invite 50 orphans from the Desa Putra Orphans' Home, Lenteng Agung, South Jakarta, to join a drawing contest.The contest, with Christmas as its theme, will take place in the Hilton's Anggrek Room, Executive Club, at...

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Istiqlal Festival

Istiqlal FestivalFrom KompasI visited both the first and the second Istiqlal Festival. I was impressed. I admired the works of art and the historical Islamic items displayed. Moslems from various provinces and walks of life visited the festival.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

RP, U.S. sign air pact

RP, U.S. sign air pact MANILA (AFP): The Philippines and the United States signed an aviation agreement yesterday expanding cargo rights to U.S. carriers but deferring the implementation of an "open skies" policy.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Librarians asked to widen knowledge

Librarians asked to widen knowledge JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno yesterday told Indonesian librarians to broaden their knowledge and keep up with scientific and technological advances.Opening the seventh congress and national seminar of the Indonesian Librarians Association, Try said...

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Police say they lack evidence of gambling on ships

Police say they lack evidence of gambling on ships BANDUNG (JP): Police do not yet have enough evidence to arrest people for gambling on board vessels berthed at Tanjung Priok port, North Jakarta.National Police Chief Gen.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Two street hoodlums jailed for attacking two police officers

Two street hoodlums jailed for attacking two police officers JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court yesterday sentenced two street hoodlums to four years and three years and ten months respectively for attacking police officers in the Blok M shopping area.

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