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TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Ninja Turtles 3:05 Sports 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Film Series: Bill Bixby's Wonder World Of Magic 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music: Pop Daerah 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Lemhanas 8:05 Film series: Hati Yang Mendua 9:00 World News 9:30...

Most RI kids not healthy

Most RI kids not healthy JAKARTA (JP): Only 1.8 percent of Indonesia's 29 million elementary school children, between the ages of six and nine years, are physically healthy, a recent survey shows.The figure slightly rose to 6.8 percent among children of between nine and 12 years old.

Ex-minister warns of technology pitfalls

Ex-minister warns of technology pitfalls JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should learn from the developed countries that have suffered from the domination of technology so as not to suffer the same negative effects, an ex-minister said yesterday.

KL to promote Proton

KL to promote Proton KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian industrialist Yahaya Ahmad, who has assumed control of former state-owned HICOM Holdings Bhd., said yesterday he had plans to make the country's national car industry more profitable.

PCPP starts congress without Yogie's presence

PCPP starts congress without Yogie's presence YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Association of Intellectuals for Pancasila Development (PCPP), a group which has become a source of public controversy, begins its first congress today.

Four large banks agree to help Bank Lippo

Four large banks agree to help Bank Lippo JAKARTA (JP): Bank Danamon, Bank Bali, Bank Internasional Indonesia and Bank Central Asia have reached an initial agreement to help Bank Lippo with its alleged financial problems, reliable banking industry sources said yesterday.

Councilors question governor's mansion

Councilors question governor's mansion SEMARANG, Central Java: Councilors are still debating the proposal for the construction of a Rp 7.07 billion (approximately US$3.128 million) official house for the provincial governor."The committee in charge of the budget...

Power plants for India

Power plants for India SEOUL (AFP): South Korea's Daewoo Corp. would invest US$1.47 billion to build two steam power plants with a combined capacity of 1,000 megawatts in Madhya Pradesh, India, a company spokesman said yesterday.

Belitung doesn't receive 'TPI'

Belitung doesn't receive 'TPI'From Media IndonesiaDuring his visit to Belitung regency, South Sumatra in July 1995, the chairman of the functional group (Golkar) promised that Belitung community would be able to receive TPI (Indonesian Educational Television) without the virtue of parabola antenna...

Branta Mulia to tie up with Teijin

Branta Mulia to tie up with Teijin JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders approved yesterday PT Branta Mulia's plan to establish a joint venture company with Teijin Limited of Japan to produce polyester fiber, a raw material for tire cord.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 10, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,100 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,225 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,725 -50 204,000 Aneka Kimia...

'ASEAN should be more like NATO'

'ASEAN should be more like NATO' JAKARTA (JP): An American scholar says the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) should revamp its structure and give its secretary-general greater executive power.Donald E.

Man died after falling from train

Man died after falling from train JAKARTA (JP): A man was found dead in a swimming pool after falling from a commuter train in Cakung, East Jakarta, yesterday.Suhardin bin Budiyanto, from Pontianak, fell into the pool near the Pulo Gadung industrial estate from the Jakarta-Bekasi electric commuter...

Report on gambling in ships puzzle police

Report on gambling in ships puzzle police JAKARTA (JP): The recent public outcry against alleged gambling on board a vessel berthed at Tanjung Priok port, North Jakarta, has police scratching their heads.City Police Chief Maj. Gen.

Military defends ban on visits to E. Timor

Military defends ban on visits to E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security Gen. (ret.) Edi Sudradjat defended yesterday the immigration authority's decision on Thursday to bar foreigners from visiting East Timor.

S'pore opens ferry terminal

S'pore opens ferry terminal SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore opened a Singapore $29 million ($20 million) passenger ferry terminal yesterday to cope with growing traffic with neighboring Malaysia and Indonesia.

X'mas Bazaar '95 planned

X'mas Bazaar '95 planned JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta World Trade Center is slated to hold a Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 23-24, the organizing committee said yesterday.The bazaar will take place at the Atrium, 2nd floor of the World Trade Center, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Thief in the train

Thief in the trainFrom RepublikaAfter attending a meeting in Jakarta, my brother left Gambir Railway Station on Oct. 18, 1995 by the Jayabaya business train for Yogyakarta at about 13.45.He had with him a briefcase containing documents, a shirt and Rp 1 million.

Canadian minister to visit RI

Canadian minister to visit RI JAKARTA (JP): Canadian Minister for International Trade Roy MacLaren is scheduled to arrive here on Monday for a two-day visit to seek opportunities to increase trade and investment cooperation with Indonesia.

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.

French accordionist back in town to amuse local audiences

French accordionist back in town to amuse local audiencesBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): It would seem that Dominique Bodin has come at an inopportune time.The accordion has all but disappeared and few, if any, musicians use the instrument in performances any longer.

RI palm oil output to rise to 4.5m tons

RI palm oil output to rise to 4.5m tons MANILA (Reuter): Indonesia's palm oil production for 1995 is seen rising 9.7 percent to 4.5 million tons from 4.1 million tons in 1994, an official of the Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association (GAPKI) said here yesterday.

Rubber futures rise

Rubber futures rise SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore rubber futures, maintaining their upward momentum, moved higher in quiet morning trade on the back of further Indonesian gains, brokers said.They said there were rumors Indonesia's SIR20 rubber FOB Jambi changed hands at 73 U.S.

AFC's envoy upset about Siliwangi stadium's condition

AFC's envoy upset about Siliwangi stadium's condition BANDUNG (JP): The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) warned Persib Bandung yesterday that visiting players would likely refuse to play unless the club upgraded facilities at Siliwangi stadium.AFC envoy R.I.

Endorsable air tickets to start in 1996

Endorsable air tickets to start in 1996 JAKARTA (JP): Six airlines have agreed to start issuing endorsable tickets for domestic flights as of next year, in order to prevent price wars on airfares.The agreement was signed on Wednesday evening by Subagyo of Mandala Airlines, Hasan Soedjono of Sempati...

Cigarettes ads beat anti-smoking campaign

Cigarettes ads beat anti-smoking campaign JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Heart Foundation says its anti- smoking campaign has been overshadowed by a barrage of advertising launched by cigarette producers through the mass media.Association chairwoman L.A.

Pro-integration Timorese receive awards from govt

Pro-integration Timorese receive awards from govt JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security General Edi Sudradjat honored 13 East Timorese yesterday for their service in bringing the province into integration with the Republic of Indonesia in 1975.

Government urged to rid SPSI of politicians

Government urged to rid SPSI of politicians JAKARTA (JP): A leading member of the All-Indonesia Workers Union (SPSI) has asked the government to purge the union's leadership of "politicians" who represent the organization more than workers.

Religious unity vital: Soeharto

Religious unity vital: Soeharto JAKARTA(JP): The various religious communities in Indonesia must now look beyond simply fostering mutual understanding; they must forge cooperation to deal with the challenges ahead, President Soeharto said yesterday.

PT Telkom listing gets approval

PT Telkom listing gets approval JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has approved the evening listing of PT Telkom shares on the domestic capital markets on Tuesday, which will allow for a simultaneous listing in New York and London.

The Ecstasy problem

The Ecstasy problem Confusion is the only clear outcome of two police reports, and statements, issued recently. The first states that the Jakarta police have compiled a list of the 100 most-wanted suspects in relation to the trafficking and use of Ecstasy, a relatively new drug to Indonesia.

Rapist faces nine years

Rapist faces nine years JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor has asked the Bekasi District Court to sentence a man charged with raping a minor to nine years imprisonment.Prosecutor Supinah told the court that Melan Perangin Angin was guilty of raping an elementary school student.

Savings chain bosses get 3 years in jail

Savings chain bosses get 3 years in jail JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court sentenced a husband and wife yesterday to three years imprisonment each for falsifying their trading license, which they used to defraud people through an illegal savings chain.Presiding Judge Dorris A.A.

Youths main target of drug traffickers

Youths main target of drug traffickers JAKARTA (JP): Although the percentage of drug abusers in Indonesia is low compared to other countries, it is still qualitatively very dangerous because the target is the younger generation, an official of the anti-drug abuse agency said.

APEC customs plan to cover nine areas

APEC customs plan to cover nine areas OSAKA, Japan (AFP): APEC's five-year action plan for customs procedures to be adopted here next weekend will cover nine areas and carry specific deadlines, a senior Japanese finance ministry official said yesterday.

'Requiem' awakens Jakarta for a night

'Requiem' awakens Jakarta for a nightBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): It has, thankfully, been centuries -- perhaps more than a millennium -- since the abbot of the church of Glastonbury placed archers inside his place of worship with orders to shoot anyone in the choir who dared to divert from the...

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.

Tube venture in RI

Tube venture in RI TOKYO (AFP): Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd. and Sumitomo Corp. of Japan said yesterday they would form a joint venture in Indonesia to produce cathode ray tube glass.Nippon Electric would hold a 75 percent stake in the new venture, to be capitalized at US$25 million, with...

Kosgoro to elect new chairman, mark anniversary

Kosgoro to elect new chairman, mark anniversary JAKARTA (JP): Kosgoro, an influential cooperative affiliated with the ruling Golkar political grouping, is celebrating its 38th anniversary today and will begin its five-yearly congress tomorrow.

More PPP, PDI involvement in 1997 general election

More PPP, PDI involvement in 1997 general election JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. promised yesterday that the government will involve the two minority parties in the preparation and administration of the upcoming general election in 1997 more than it has in the past.

Five names considered for ambassadorial post

Five names considered for ambassadorial post JAKARTA (JP): Speculation about who is going to become Indonesia's ambassador to Australia surfaced again after Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono disclosed on Wednesday that five names are now being considered for the post.

Bus regulations violated

Bus regulations violatedFrom Berita BuanaThe Traffic Law provides that the doors of city buses must be kept closed while the buses are in motion. During the first few months after the regulation was introduced it was carefully observed by bus conductors.

Philippines elected to host AdAsia '97

Philippines elected to host AdAsia '97 NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): The 19th Asian Advertising Congress closed here yesterday with the Philippines elected to host the 20th congress in 1997."Manila has been a favorite from the beginning," said Baty Subakti, the chairman of AdAsia '95.

A question of morals

A question of moralsFrom SinarI hail the Takesra (Family Welfare Savings) program that was dedicated by President Soeharto on Oct. 2, 1995. All Indonesian citizens should give their support to the program, bearing in mind that a nation's resilience can be judged by how big its national savings are.

Kembangan demolitions protested

Kembangan demolitions protested JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Kembangan, West Jakarta, complained to the Human Rights Commission yesterday over what they say was the arbitrary demolition of their homes by the city administration.

Heroes are hard-working, honest, 'clean' role models

Heroes are hard-working, honest, 'clean' role models Today, Indonesia commemorates National Heroes Day. November 10 marks the climax of the battle of Surabaya, Pertempuran 10 November l945, in the fight against the Allied troops, who were trying to re-establish Dutch colonial rule in the...

Astra International posts $118.4 million profit

Astra International posts $118.4 million profit JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra International booked a 45 percent increase in its net consolidated profit to Rp 271 billion (US$118.4 million) in the last nine months of this year, the company said in a statement yesterday.

Govt defends ban on visits to East Timor

Govt defends ban on visits to East Timor JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday defended the government's decision to prevent a number of "foreign dignitaries" from flying to Dili in East Timor.

Bimantara Citra performs well, increase profit

Bimantara Citra performs well, increase profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Bimantara Citra has reported an 80 percent increase in its net consolidated profit for the first nine months of this year, to Rp 80.99 billion (US$35.4 million) from Rp 45.05 billion in the corresponding period of 1994.

Students protest housing project

Students protest housing project JAKARTA (JP): Fifty students from various universities in Malang, East Java, went to the House of Representatives yesterday to protest the conversion of an agricultural school campus into a real estate area.