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Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Risjad Brasali issues convertible bonds

Risjad Brasali issues convertible bonds JAKARTA (JP): PT Risjad Brasali Styrindo -- producer of acrylonitrile butadine styrene (ABS), styrene acrylonitrile (SAN) and expandable polystyrene (EPS) -- issued mandatory convertible bonds worth US$25 million yesterday.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

500 evicted from Perumka land

500 evicted from Perumka land JAKARTA (JP): About 100 homes, occupied by more than 500 people staying on company land, were demolished by the state- owned railroad company Perumka, yesterday.The demolition started at about 8:00 a.m.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Ginandjar meets with NGOs over his remarks

Ginandjar meets with NGOs over his remarks JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of National Development Ginandjar Kartasasmita yesterday met with activists of several non- governmental organizations (NGOs) who resented his recent remarks accusing them of maligning Indonesia abroad.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Separatists abduct 30 villagers

Separatists abduct 30 villagers JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Guerrillas from the Free Papua Movement have reportedly abducted 30 residents of Akcan village, Merauke regency, and headed for the Papua New Guinea border.

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Dilentasia 3:30 TV Series: Shingen 4:30 Science Program 5:00 Regional News 5:25 Face Of My Country 5:30 English Program 5:30 Nusantara, The Beloved Country: North Sulawesi 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teaching Terbuka 7:00 Evening News...

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

National discipline

National discipline Speaking about national discipline, I really appreciate all opinions that concern the issue, as long as the opinions do not blame each other.The latest measure taken in the framework of the national discipline campaign is that the city military command fielded about 15,000...

Tue, 21 Nov 1995

Floods hit West Aceh

Floods hit West Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Incessant rains since Sunday have submerged thirty six villages and dozens of hectares of paddy fields in West Aceh. Hundreds of cattle have also been lost in the floods.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

No possible revival of new Masyumi: Anwar

No possible revival of new Masyumi: Anwar JAKARTA (JP): Anwar Harjono, former leader of the now-defunct Moslem political party Masyumi, has ruled out the possibility of reviving the organization for fear of confusing the public.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

'Post' reporter wins photo contest

'Post' reporter wins photo contest JAKARTA (JP): A The Jakarta Post reporter, K. Basrie, won first prize in the art category of the Kenduri Nasional '95 photo contest, it was announced on Saturday.Basrie's photo entitled Tanjidor, Betawi dan Merah Putih or Tanjidor (a traditional trumpet), Betawi...

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Bomer Pasaribu to lead SPSI

Bomer Pasaribu to lead SPSI CARINGIN, West Java (JP): Bomer Pasaribu, the secretary- general of the All Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI), was elected to chair the government-backed organization during its congress this weekend.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Civil servants lack incentive, competence

Civil servants lack incentive, competenceBy Paulus Usmanto Njo JAKARTA (JP): Ever get stuck trying to obtain information, data or copies of official decrees from a government office? Ever try to make an appointment to see an official, or obtain a visa or license?Dealing with government offices in...

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Weekly Stock Exchange Review

Weekly Stock Exchange Review MARKET AS OF NOVEMBER 17, 1995 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Company Name Price Previous Change Volume Value Market PER P/BV week Cap.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Fossilized animals

Fossilized animalsFrom Suara KaryaI found some fossils of marine animals but I knew nothing about them. I still have the fossils -- one a shell (bivalvia) and the other a tortoise of about the size of my palm.I found the fossils near the Ogan river in Baturaja, South Sumatra.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Fate of Cilacap turtle

Fate of Cilacap turtleFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe coastal area of Pangandaran, Cilacap, is not only beautiful but also a place for breeding tukik (baby sea turtles) until they are big enough to enter the sea. The event is often covered by the media.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

APEC leaders hail Osaka pact, praise host

APEC leaders hail Osaka pact, praise host OSAKA, Japan (JP): Most APEC leaders hailed the Action Agenda on free trade and other agreements reached here yesterday, while praising Japan for the successful outcome of the summit, their third in the last three years.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

53 witnesses to testify in Acan case

53 witnesses to testify in Acan case JAKARTA (JP): The Bekasi District Court will start to hear testimonies on Thursday of 53 witnesses in relation to the gang rape and robbery of Acan's family members .

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Thousands live in disaster areas

Thousands live in disaster areas BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: More than 524,000 people are currently living in areas prone to natural and other forms of disaster, an official says.Head of the local office of the Ministry of Social Services Mustafa told Antara that the disaster-prone areas cover...

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

RI-PNG barter trade

RI-PNG barter trade JAKARTA (JP): Papua New Guinea and Indonesia have agreed to maintain traditional bilateral trade between their peoples living in the border area, the Foreign Ministry's Director for Political Affairs Izhar Ibrahim said.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Telephone failure

Telephone failureFrom Pikiran RakyatMy telephone has been out of order for the last two months. I cannot hear the voice of the caller, but my voice is clearly heard. However, this disturbance occurs only occasionally. I called 431117 (service department) several times to report this failure.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Belgium's trade team to KL

Belgium's trade team to KL KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Belgium's Prince Philippe arrived Saturday for a week-long working visit to boost trade ties, officials said.Prince Philippe and his 100-member delegation were welcomed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport by Deputy Foreign Minister Leo Michael Toyad...

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Journalists to hold cleaning program

Journalists to hold cleaning program JAKARTA (JP): Journalists covering North Jakarta mayoralty activities will hold a cleanliness program starting next Friday.The program will involve mayoralty officials, military officers and the public, Antara reported on Saturday.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Timber companies accused of evading taxes

Timber companies accused of evading taxes JAKARTA (JP): The government has accused timber companies in South and East Kalimantan of giving wrong financial statements in their tax returns, to lower their tax payments.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Workers barred entry to Malaysia

Workers barred entry to Malaysia JAMBI: The authorities foiled an attempt last Saturday to send 61 illegal workers from Java to Malaysia."The workers did not have passports, permits or the other necessary documents for working abroad," said Chief of the Tanjung Jabung Military District Lt. Col.

Mon, 20 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.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Vanimo incident to be investigated

Vanimo incident to be investigated JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: New Guinea Prime Minister Julius Chan has promised to conduct an investigation into the recent vandalism and looting of the Indonesian consulate building in Vanimo, Sandaun province.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

National soccer team spoils SEA Games campaign

National soccer team spoils SEA Games campaign JAKARTA (JP): A red card, two yellow cards, showers of plastic bottles and jeers marred a 2-0 warm-up win achieved by the national team over PSIS in Semarang, Central Java, on Saturday.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Forestry Ministry explains

Forestry Ministry explainsFrom NeracaWith reference to the question Do I need a permission to fell my own teak trees (Neraca, Nov. 11, 1995) we would like to clarify as follows:* As far as tree felling on Java island is concerned no special permission is required, particularly when teak trees are...

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

52 sailors die of ailments

52 sailors die of ailments MANILA (AFP): At least 52 Filipino sailors have died from various ailments and 200 were killed, missing or maimed in sea accidents in the nine months to September this year, a Philippine senator said yesterday.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Habibie faces tough competition in ICMI

Habibie faces tough competition in ICMI JAKARTA (JP): B.J. Habibie, the incumbent chairman of the influential Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals, or ICMI, will face stiff competition during the upcoming chairman elections.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Manila says peace talks with rebels must continue

Manila says peace talks with rebels must continue MANILA (AFP): Clashes between the army and Moslem rebels in the southern Philippines must not derail peace talks this month between the government and separatist leaders, Defense Secretary Renato de Villa said yesterday.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

KPN offers its experience to Indonesia

KPN offers its experience to IndonesiaBy I. Christianto GRONINGEN, Netherlands (JP): With its wide experience as one of the leading telecommunications and postal service operators in the world, Koninklijke PTT Nederland/Royal PTT Nederland (KPN) offers assistance to Indonesia in training its human...

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Quota hits Malaysia palm oil exports

Quota hits Malaysia palm oil exports KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian palm oil exports to China have been badly affected by the Chinese government's imposition of quotas and discriminatory import taxes on the commodity, a cabinet minister said Saturday.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Saber Rider and The Starr Sheriff 3:05 Children's Program: Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: The Crystal Maze 4:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Technology 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: East Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teaching:...

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Sidewalk vendors

Sidewalk vendorsFrom KompasAfter demolishing the illegal homes in Kedoya, West Jakarta, I hope the West Jakarta mayoralty deal with the sidewalk vendors occupying the pavement along Jl. Kyai Tapa located in front of the Sumber Waras hospital.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Jakarta to have 'ambulance' bikes

Jakarta to have 'ambulance' bikesBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's roads will soon have paramedics on motorcycles in order to reduce the death rate of accident victims caused by traffic jams in the city.Dr.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

APEC free trade plan needs private sector help

APEC free trade plan needs private sector helpBy Endy M. Bayuni OSAKA, Japan (JP): The success of APEC's plan to move towards a free trade zone in the Asia-Pacific hinges to a large extent on support from the private sector, Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Industry and Trade Hartarto said on...

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Elite troops deployed in city to fight crime

Elite troops deployed in city to fight crime JAKARTA (JP): City police deployed on Saturday their elite mobile regiment force to hunt down hoodlum bosses in an effort to diminish increasing street crimes.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

ASEAN spotlight turns to Bangkok

ASEAN spotlight turns to Bangkok BANGKOK: When the heads of government from the ASEAN countries meet in Bangkok from Dec. 14 to 15, it will be a milestone in the history of Thailand's foreign relations -- the first top-level gathering Thailand has hosted for ASEAN leaders.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Extortion and violence in Jakarta

Extortion and violence in Jakarta Cities in which social inequities prevail or where life is difficult and tough, such as New York, are vulnerable to crime. And in reverse, rampant crime can be taken as an indication that a city is beset with either one, or both of those problems.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Shaving is no longer man's monopoly

Shaving is no longer man's monopolyBy Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): Do men like women who shave their bodies? Most men prefer women who shave their armpits, but how about legs and arms?"I prefer women who have soft hairs on their legs and arms.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Felling teaks

Felling teaksFrom NeracaA relative of mine in Gerhaji village, Kuningan, West Java, asked me about a case concerning the cutting of teakwood. I was surprised to hear the story and I wished to know the regulation.My relative has a piece of land on which there are 60 teak trees.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Business council to get new home

Business council to get new home OSAKA, Japan (JP): The Philippines, who will chair the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum beginning next year, proposed on Saturday to host the secretariat of the group's business advisory council.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

RI still important to Dutch

RI still important to DutchBy Mohammad Sadli The following is the reflection of a one-week visit to Holland for the conferment of an honorary doctorate, by the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, on Prof. Sumitro Djojohadikusumo, Indonesia's most senior and prominent economist.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Sharp increase in phone bill

Sharp increase in phone billFrom Bisnis IndonesiaMy handphone had not functioned since Sept. 20, 1995. If I tried to dial a certain number I had to do it through a specific number. I did that only to find that I had to contact Selindo to register again.Selindo made me leave my handphone with them.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Weekly Stock Exchange Review

Weekly Stock Exchange Review JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) remained weak amid foreign selling pressure across the board.The JSX Composite Index closed the week at 456.34, a drop of 18.25 points (3.8 percent) from the week's opening of 474.59.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

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