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New banknotes

New banknotesFrom Bisnis IndonesiaAs a layman I have no knowledge whatsoever of how to distinguish fake banknotes from original ones, because, even under close examination, they look very much similar. So we all should be watchful against this tricky phenomenon.

Water crisis in 2005 predicted

Water crisis in 2005 predicted JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta and its buffer zones, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi will need six times as much water in 2005 as they consumed in 1990, an official says.Soeparmono, director general of water resources development at the Ministry of Public Works said industry and...

U.S.-RI Society comes to town

U.S.-RI Society comes to town JAKARTA (JP): The United States-Indonesia Society, which was inaugurated in Washington just over a year ago, will make its debut in Indonesia tonight with a gala appearance.

'Moslems lack cooperative spirit in business'

'Moslems lack cooperative spirit in business' JAKARTA (JP): Although Indonesian Moslems do not lack entrepreneurial skills, they lack the cooperative spirit commonly found among non-Moslem entrepreneurs, top economist Marzuki Usman said yesterday.

Action against corruption

Action against corruption Suara Pembaruan of Wednesday, Oct. 25, 1995 reported that a meeting to intensify and coordinate fighting corruption, attended by all inspectors general, was held at the Attorney General's Office.This really is good news and it is about time that this was done.

Government to submit new bill on oil and gas

Government to submit new bill on oil and gas JAKARTA (JP): The government is preparing a new bill on oil and natural gas to anticipate global competition and privatization in the petroleum sector, Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana said yesterday.

More research on biotechnology needed

More research on biotechnology needed JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian researchers should devote more time and energy to developing pharmaceuticals through the use of biotechnology, two cabinet officials concluded yesterday.

New capital market law improves legal framework

New capital market law improves legal framework JAKARTA (JP): The new capital market law provides an improved legal framework for development of the domestic market, Chairman of the Indonesian Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) I Putu Gede Ary Suta said yesterday.

Tips for Greenpeace

Tips for Greenpeace When a organization publicly apologizes for its misdeeds and promises to change its strategy, it wins our respect. Greenpeace did it, The Jakarta Post, Oct. 31, 1995. Although not considering the debate over, I think Greenpeace's management is worthy of some advice.

Indonesia won't 'export' state ideology Pancasila

Indonesia won't 'export' state ideology Pancasila JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto says Indonesia has no intention of "exporting" the state ideology Pancasila, but must explain it to curious countries.The President, however, cautioned that officials explaining Pancasila to other countries should...

Soeharto performs 'umrah'

Soeharto performs 'umrah' MECCA (JP): President Soeharto performed an umrah (minor haj) pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque here on Monday evening, after completing a two-week working trip which took him and his entourage to Colombia, the United States and Suriname.

Monument for heroes

Monument for heroes YOGYAKARTA: Minister of Defense and Security Gen. (ret.) Edi Sudradjat officially dedicated yesterday a monument to the founding fathers of the Indonesian National Army (TNI).The monument, located at TNI headquarters, includes bronze statues of the army's first chief, Gen.

Government to raise rice floor prices

Government to raise rice floor prices JAKARTA (JP): The government will increase the floor prices of unhusked rice by at least 10 percent, or by a rate higher than this year's inflation rate, beginning in the next harvesting season in February or March.

Reproductions of Affandi's works

Reproductions of Affandi's works JAKARTA (JP): Reproductions of Affandi's best paintings are now available at a local art gallery.The works were reproduced by Affandi's granddaughter and her husband Dr. Dirix. They made between five and 200 copies of the original paintings.

What next after 11th NAM summit in Colombia?

What next after 11th NAM summit in Colombia?By Rajesh Kumar JAKARTA (JP): Colombia has formally taken over the leadership of the 113-nation Non-Aligned Movement from Indonesia, during the organization's 11th summit recently.

ABRI faction calls for probe into hotel incident

ABRI faction calls for probe into hotel incident JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) faction in the House of Representatives called for a thorough investigation yesterday into the shots fired on Sunday at a five-star hotel and the Bank Bumi Daya Tower.Faction chief Maj. Gen.

Overcoming the psychological effects of natural disasters

Overcoming the psychological effects of natural disastersBy Myra Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): The world is hit by many disasters every year. This year alone several storms, floods and earthquakes have been reported in several countries, followed by man-made disasters such as bombings, poisonous gas...

Britain eyes RI project

Britain eyes RI project HONG KONG (Reuter): Britain's Export Credit Guarantee Department (ECGD) is negotiating project financing deals in Indonesia, India and China, said Nancy Cowie, senior underwriter for China/Hong Kong.

Superblock project to start next year

Superblock project to start next year JAKARTA (JP): A superblock project on Jl. Rasuna said, South Jakarta, will start next year.Jecob Soetoyo, president of PT Dharma Alumas Sakti said in a release available to The Jakarta Post yesterday that his office had invested at least Rp 250 billion in the...

Dragon boats to test RI's SEA Games team

Dragon boats to test RI's SEA Games team JAKARTA (JP): Host Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and the Philippines will float their Southeast Asian Games teams at the traditional dragon boat competition from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12 in Ancol, North Jakarta.

S. Korea goes to Asia Club c'ship quarters

S. Korea goes to Asia Club c'ship quarters HONG KONG (Agencies): South Korea's 1994 player of the year Ko Joeng-woon steered Ilhwa Chunma through to the quarterfinals of the Asia Club Championship.Ko scored both goals in his team's 2-0 win over Malaysian champion Pahang.

Bank transfers

Bank transfers Almost everyone living, working, doing business or touring both in Indonesia and the Pacific Rim region must suffer the frustration, delays and costs when bank transfers are delayed, go astray or must be tracked.

House should act as 'opposition': Scholar

House should act as 'opposition': Scholar YOGYAKARTA (JP): A prominent political scholar dismissed yesterday as "absolutely irrelevant" the hope for opposition parties to emerge in Indonesian.Ichlasul Amal of Gadjah Mada University said Indonesia cannot have an opposition party because it adopts...

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 31, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,425 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,950 -50 49,500 Aneka Kimia...

Ship accident holds up port

Ship accident holds up port SERANG, West Java: Activities at the Merak port were held up after a ferry crashed into the gangway at Quay 1 on Monday.The ferry, Nusa Bahagia, was towed out of the quay to be repaired, according to Antara.The accident left the Merak port with only one quay in operation.

Restriction on taxi operation finally lifted

Restriction on taxi operation finally lifted JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta and West Java reached an agreement yesterday that will permit taxis to operate in both zones.The agreement between the Jakarta and West Java land transport control agencies was approved by the deputy governor for economic and...

Dubbing in TV soap operas to continue

Dubbing in TV soap operas to continue JAKARTA (JP): Private television networks will continue to screen Latin American and Chinese television soap operas dubbed into the Indonesian language, at least for the time being, Antara reported yesterday.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Aryaduta Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Los Morenitos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Los Paraguas, Friday and Saturday from 7:15 p.m.

Indonesia out to reach final

Indonesia out to reach final JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian representative, Persija, hopes to reach the final of the Asia-Pacific Nike Premier Cup under-14 soccer championship in Kuala Lumpur, starting tomorrow.

Is Indonesia's foreign policy still relevant?

Is Indonesia's foreign policy still relevant?By Irawan Abidin JAKARTA (JP): Some observers have asserted that the "independent and active foreign policy" which has guided Indonesian diplomats for the past five decades, may no longer be relevant.

Soiled banknotes

Soiled banknotesFrom KompasI cannot help wondering why banknotes (rupiah) get soiled and damaged so easily. The banknotes I am referring to are Rp 100, Rp 500, Rp 1,000, Rp 5,000, and Rp 10,000. To hold soiled and torn banknotes is inconvenient and even disgusting.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Amazing 3:05 Talkshow: Gita Wicara 3:30 Science 4:05 Among Us 4:30 Documentary 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Believe It Or Not 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music Contest: Asia Bagus 8:05 Lintasan...

Nikon's 2nd plant in Asia

Nikon's 2nd plant in Asia TOKYO (Reuter): Nikon Corp plans to build its second offshore camera plant in Asia and to raise its overseas production ratio for cameras to 75 percent in the year to March 31, 1999 from an estimated 30 percent ratio in 1995/96.

Indonesia needs fair competition law: Tunky

Indonesia needs fair competition law: Tunky JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia badly needs a fair competition law to improve the country's efficiency, Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo said yesterday."To ensure high efficiency, our country clearly needs a law on fair competition," Tunky said in a keynote...

Taiwanese-Thai rubber plant

Taiwanese-Thai rubber plant TAIPEI (DPA): Taiwan Synthetic Rubber Corp. (TSRC) will invest in an 80-million-dollar joint venture in Thailand to make polybutadiene rubber (BR).BR is used to make car tyres, plastic modifier and other industrial products.

Striptease

Striptease I believe PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia feels cheated by the Bandung singers' entertainment on Oct. 7, 1995 in the commemoration of the company's one billionth barrel of oil produced in the Duri area. The entertainment also included several entertainers from Pekanbaru.

Musical Metrominis

Musical MetrominisFrom Media IndonesiaThe Metrominis' commuters from Senen terminal to Tanjung Priok are often asked to move to another bus when they are only half- way through their journey. This is done by the driver when passengers are scarce between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Franchising helps small business

Franchising helps small businessBy Amir Karamoy JAKARTA (JP): In the small business development plan act, which is being discussed by the Indonesian legislative council, franchising is included in the list of partnership (kemitraan) schemes.

Sabang has new regent

Sabang has new regent SABANG, Aceh: Aceh Governor Syamsudin Machmud installed Bustari Mansyur as Sabang's new regent replacing Sulaiman Ibrahim yesterday.Bustari, an Army colonel, defeated contenders Abdullah Achmad and Suradji Yunus in a recent election, Antara reported.

Unwanted guest

Unwanted guestFrom Bisnis IndonesiaOn Oct. 25, 1995, at about 12:30 p.m. a mute woman came to our office unexpectedly. She had short hair and a freckle on her face, looked smart and carried a handbag. She had a letter bearing her name: Yantis.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 30, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,425 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,000 25 182,000 Aneka Kimia...

Five years jail sought for two police killers

Five years jail sought for two police killers JAKARTA (JP): The prosecutor in the trial of two men charged with involvement in the March attack on two policemen in South Jakarta in which one policeman was killed has asked the court to sentence the accused to five years imprisonment each.

Semen Gresik enters franchising business

Semen Gresik enters franchising business JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Semen Gresik will enter a cement "franchising" business with PT Semen Bintang Mandiri which will build a cement plant in Tuban, East Java.

Squatters to receive compensation

Squatters to receive compensation JAKARTA (JP): The mayoralty has agreed to pay compensation, ranging from Rp 300,000 to Rp 500,000, to squatters evicted from the riverbank in Pejambon, Central Jakarta.

Pertamina sells extra crude from Cilacap

Pertamina sells extra crude from Cilacap SINGAPORE (Reuter): Marketing affiliates of Indonesia's state oil firm Pertamina have sold Cilacap refinery's surplus crude oil, trade sources said.Cilacap has been shut since last Tuesday after fire damaged some storage tanks.

SKEPHI needs information

SKEPHI needs information SKEPHI Support Office Europe is an official subsidiary of Network for Forest Conservation in Indonesia (SKEPHI) in Europe. Besides being assigned to international campaigning to preserve forests in Indonesia, the office also conducts and prepares studies and strategic...

Why are we confused?

Why are we confused? Many public figures have been complaining recently that Indonesians are becoming confused about government policies and actions. This is a strange thing to happen to a people known for their modesty, understanding and submissiveness.

ICI's plant in Bontang

ICI's plant in Bontang MELBOURNE (Reuter): ICI Australia Ltd plans an A$100 million plant in Indonesia and is considering large investments in Australia, managing director Warren Haynes said.He said the company was capable of spending A$250 million a year without lifting gearing above its 30...

Boram-Risjad finance firm

Boram-Risjad finance firm JAKARTA (JP): PT Bank Risjad Salim Internasional and Boram Bank of Korea established yesterday PT Boram Risjad Finance, a joint-venture, multi-finance company.Boram Risjad was established with an authorized capital of Rp 30 billion (US$13,157), of which Rp 15 billion was...

Volta struggles in ASEAN match

Volta struggles in ASEAN match JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion Volta Manado has a rough road ahead, with the throne of the 17th ASEAN Cup open team bridge tournament in Manila, the Philippines, is still six sessions away.