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Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Food standards yet to be established: Officials
Food standards yet to be established: Officials JAKARTA (JP): Health officials say Indonesian food manufacturers are suffering at an international trade level due to their inability to meet certain standards.
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Maman's heirs must bear financial loss
Maman's heirs must bear financial loss JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Chief Justice Adi Andojo Soetjipto revealed that the death of Maman Suparman, a former Bapindo bank executive serving a prison sentence for graft, does not mean automatic release from criminal obligation.
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Samudra Petrindo Asia sets up joint venture
Samudra Petrindo Asia sets up joint venture JAKARTA (JP): PT Samudra Petrindo Asia (SPA), a unit of the Bimantara Group, has set up a joint venture company with Torvald Klaveness Shipping of Norway to anticipate a tender for coal shipments from Tarahan on the southern tip of Sumatra island to the...
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Italian ensemble creates intimacy
Italian ensemble creates intimacyBy Arif Suryobuwono JAKARTA (JP): Italian food made in Jakarta may taste the same as the original, but Italian music, especially string music, is a different matter. To savor authentic Italian music one has to listen to the original.
Fri, 03 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.
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Major rubber producers reaffirm commitment
Major rubber producers reaffirm commitment SINGAPORE (Reuter): Major rubber producing states reaffirmed their commitments to a producer-consumer price pact and voiced optimism that a new accord would be ratified in the near future.
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Rice prices and reality
Rice prices and reality The confirmation by chief of the National Logistics Agency (Bulog) Beddu Amang early this week that the producer price of rice will be raised by at least 10 percent early next year removed the confusion caused earlier by statements from the agriculture ministry.
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Hero to villain, Roh faces prosecutors
Hero to villain, Roh faces prosecutorsBy Lim Yun-suk SEOUL (Reuter): In 1987, Roh Tae-woo, a decorated war veteran, made history when he became South Korea's first popularly elected president.On Wednesday, he again entered his name in the country's history books by becoming its first president,...
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Bapepam urges PT Miwon to hold public presentation
Bapepam urges PT Miwon to hold public presentation JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has urged PT Miwon to hold a public presentation to explain the plunge in the price of its shares since their listing on the Jakarta Stock Exchange on Tuesday.
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Asita presents Plan Save-5 deposits to agents
Asita presents Plan Save-5 deposits to agents JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Tour and Travel Agencies (Asita) presented US$12.5 million from its Plan Save-5 savings program to its sub-agents, allaying their fears of unfair deposit distribution.
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
30 homeless couples join mass marriage
30 homeless couples join mass marriage JAKARTA (JP): More than 30 homeless couples, dressed in white, gathered at the Senen district auditorium in Central Jakarta yesterday to legalize their marriages.The mass marriage was sponsored by a student forum of the Assyafi'iyah Islamic University,...
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 2, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,300 75 3,000 AHAP Insurance 3,225 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,900 -50 50,000 Aneka...
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Ciputra to build 'superior school'
Ciputra to build 'superior school' SURABAYA, East Java: The Ciputra Foundation, established by business tycoon Ciputra, will soon build "superior schools" in the CitraRaya housing complex here.The schools, which will range from kindergarten to senior high school, will open next year.
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Moslem dress can still be fashionable, designer says
Moslem dress can still be fashionable, designer says JAKARTA (JP): Despite a strict dress code for women, Islam can still be fashionable, designer Sitoresmi Syukri Fudholi said yesterday.The religion does not forbid adding a touch of fashion to the garments worn by Moslem women, Sitoresmi told a...
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
RI agroindustry needs structural reform
RI agroindustry needs structural reform JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to structurally reform its agroindustry to improve its efficiency, a national conference was told yesterday.The head of the Board for the Development of Agroindustry, Kaman Nainggolan, said that reform was needed in investment...
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday. Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Poolside - BBQ Night with Hawaiian Band, Wednesday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday.
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Semarang club sacks Brazilians
Semarang club sacks Brazilians JAKARTA (JP): Brazilian soccer magic lost some of its dazzle in Indonesia when a Central Javanese club, PSIS Semarang, sacked on Wednesday two players from the World Cup winning country.
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Trisutji, Singgih compose new Islamic songs
Trisutji, Singgih compose new Islamic songsBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): Perhaps a better description would be Indonesian Islamic music, for no doubt there are composers in, say, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt and other Moslem countries who have written works in the same vein -- that is, with the religion...
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
PON scoops in Rp 7.35b fund
PON scoops in Rp 7.35b fund JAKARTA (JP): The 14th National Games Organizing Committee hardly bat an eye when it raked in Rp 7.35 billion (US$3.3 million) on Wednesday night, surpassing the set target of Rp 7 billion.
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Demolition goes on under tight security measures
Demolition goes on under tight security measures JAKARTA (JP): The second day of demolition of shanties in Kedoya Utara and Kembangan, West Jakarta, continued smoothly yesterday, despite earlier confrontations with residents.Some of dispossessed people even pulled down their own homes.
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Five killed in traffic accident
Five killed in traffic accident SURABAYA, East Java: Five people were killed, one fell into a coma and 13 other people were seriously wounded in a collision between a passenger bus and a trailer on Wednesday.
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
'I'm pretty enough for TV': Megawati
'I'm pretty enough for TV': Megawati JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri, chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), says she longs for the day when she can appear more regularly on television as does Harmoko, chairman of the ruling Golkar."I envy Pak Harmoko.
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Mass fumigation planned against dengue fever
Mass fumigation planned against dengue fever JAKARTA (JP): Dengue fever has claimed the lives of 56 Jakartans so far this year, the city health office says.Aslan Lasman, the chief of the city health office, said on Wednesday that, as of Oct.
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Five people questioned over mysterious gunshots
Five people questioned over mysterious gunshots JAKARTA (JP): City police are questioning five people in connection with gunshots fired on Sunday at a hotel and an office building in Central Jakarta.City Police Chief Maj. Gen.
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Semen Cibinong to build two factories in Java
Semen Cibinong to build two factories in Java BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Semen Cibinong Group will establish a new cement production unit at its industrial complex in Narogong village here and another new one in Tuban, East Java, said the company's president, Hashim Djojohadikusumo.
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Students vandalize department store
Students vandalize department store PURWAKARTA, West Java: A group of youths, angered when one of them was accused of shoplifting by a salesgirl, vandalized the "NS" department store here on Tuesday.A number of security personnel had to guard the store until Wednesday, while several students were...
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Thief shot dead in North Jakarta
Thief shot dead in North Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): A suspected thief was shot and killed yesterday by police in North Jakarta.Mamat, 25, who was caught stealing a tape recorder from a car parked in Plumpang, attacked a group of police officers with a sickle.
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Photo contest nominees displayed
Photo contest nominees displayed JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja is scheduled to open an exhibition of over 150 photos nominated in the Kenduri Nasional '95 photo competition on Nov. 12.The pictures were selected from over 500 submitted to the competition, which was organized by Jakprom,...
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Public telephones out of order
Public telephones out of order I would like to inform PT Telkom in East Jakarta that some of the public coin and card operated telephones at the UKI hospital in Cawang are out of order.Since the telephones are badly needed by the relatives of the patients, particularly in the emergency room, I...
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Soeharto calls for harmony
Soeharto calls for harmony JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday guaranteed every citizen of the right to practice their own religion but stressed that everyone must work to promote peaceful coexistence between the various religious communities in Indonesia.
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Communist resurgence -- fact or fiction?
Communist resurgence -- fact or fiction? Repeated government warnings in past weeks about the dangers of communism have included expressions like "formless organizations", "night communists", "daylight communists" and "new-style communism".
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
New forum set up for Indonesian painters
New forum set up for Indonesian painters JAKARTA (JP): The recent proliferation of various new organizations has reached the island of Bali, where a group of painters living in the artist village of Ubud have formed an association of painters.
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Indonesia buys 1.6 million barrels of jet fuel
Indonesia buys 1.6 million barrels of jet fuel SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia's state oil firm Pertamina has bought 1.6 million barrels of jet fuel and 2.2 million barrels of diesel (gas oil) for delivery in November, a company source said.
Fri, 03 Nov 1995
Australian ship to visit Jakarta
Australian ship to visit Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): An Australian warship will anchor at Jakarta tomorrow and stay until Nov. 6.The HMAS Westralia, a Royal Australian Navy ship, will return to Australia after taking part in joint exercises in ASEAN waters. (05)
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Rubber producers expected to sign new price pact
Rubber producers expected to sign new price pact SINGAPORE (AFP): Asia's key rubber producers opened annual talks here yesterday amid optimism they would sign and ratify a new global price stabilization agreement ahead of a December deadline.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Girl dies in hotel pool
Girl dies in hotel pool TEGAL, Central Java: A fifteen-year-old girl was found dead in a hotel swimming pool here on Tuesday.Diana, a resident of Semarang, was staying alone at the Bahari Inn, Antara reported. No information about the cause of her death was available.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
RI political system needs changes
RI political system needs changesBy Hendrajit JAKARTA (JP): A prominent expert on Indonesia, Dr. William Liddle, once said that there will be a great vacuum and pervasive uncertainty in the country if President Soeharto steps down from power.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
MasterCard for golfers
MasterCard for golfers JAKARTA (JP): MasterCard International announced yesterday the launching of the MasterCard Golf Card, the world's first golf- oriented credit card.The Mastercard Golf Program was initiated by Bank Lippo, followed by United Overseas Bank of Singapore, Siam Commercial Bank of...
Thu, 02 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.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Ramli toasts 20th anniversary in fashion business
Ramli toasts 20th anniversary in fashion businessBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): This week, after three dizzying weeks in Paris and Milan, fashion pundits from around the world arrive in New York for the Spring 1996 shows.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Four arrested in mass demolition
Four arrested in mass demolition JAKARTA (JP): Four people were arrested yesterday for resisting the demolition of more than 650 shanties in Kedoya Utara, West Jakarta.Seven others were injured, including mayoralty officials, a resident and journalists from the Pos Kota and Terbit dailies.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
PT LG Astra to invest $400m in new plant
PT LG Astra to invest $400m in new plant JAKARTA (JP): PT LG Astra Electronics announced its plan yesterday to invest US$400 million in a plant which will produce television color picture tubes and computer monitor color display tubes.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Governor Abilio urged to review ruling on mosque
Governor Abilio urged to review ruling on mosque JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights urged the East Timor administration yesterday to review a ruling compelling non-Catholics to obtain a recommendation from the local Catholic parish priest before they can build a house of worship.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Gun make could hold answer to mysterious gunfire
Gun make could hold answer to mysterious gunfire JAKARTA (JP): Police are still trying to identify the type of gun used in the shots fired at a five-star hotel and a bank building.City Police Chief Maj. Gen.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
S.E. Asian funds face speculative attacks
S.E. Asian funds face speculative attacks SINGAPORE (AFP): The currencies of most Southeast Asian countries will be exposed to speculative attacks due to widening current-account deficits, but central banks are well-armed to thwart them, analysts said yesterday.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Fires raze three houses
Fires raze three houses JAKARTA (JP): Fires have gutted three houses at two different locations in Central Jakarta.The first fire razed a house in Kemayoran, while the other destroyed two houses in a military housing complex in Gambir on Tuesday.No fatalities were reported.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Tommy Page to sing here
Tommy Page to sing here JAKARTA (JP): U.S. youth idol Tommy Page will sing his greatest hits at a charity night to be held at the Jakarta Convention Center on Nov. 4.Page arrived in Denpasar, Bali, on Monday to participate in the Pacific Music Rainbow songwriters meeting and was scheduled to arrive...
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Condom debate planned for World AIDS Day
Condom debate planned for World AIDS Day JAKARTA (JP): A debate on the use, sale and promotion of condoms is being organized by the Indonesian Medical Association in connection with World AIDS Day, which falls on Dec. 1.The debate will be held on Dec.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
'Indonesia Assessment 1994' focuses on finance sector
'Indonesia Assessment 1994' focuses on finance sector Indonesia Assessment 1994: Finance as a key sector in Indonesia's Development Edited by Ross H. McLeod Publishers: Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia; and Institute of Southeast...
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Hundreds of houses damaged by oil fire
Hundreds of houses damaged by oil fire CILACAP, Central Java: A total of 589 houses were damaged due to their proximity to the seven oil storage tanks belonging to the state-oil company Pertamina, which were set ablaze recently.