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Police raid shops selling counterfeit software

Police raid shops selling counterfeit software JAKARTA (JP): Police announced yesterday that they seized thousands of counterfeit diskettes and CD-ROMs during a raid on four computer shops in downtown Glodok district.National Police Chief Spokesman Brig. Gen. I.K.

Indorayon expands capacity

Indorayon expands capacity JAKARTA (JP): PT Inti Indorayon Utama, a rayon fiber and pulp producer listed on the capital market here, will invest US$140 million for the expansion and modification of its plant in North Sumatra.The company's corporate secretary, P.

Lackluster Persib enters Champions Cup second leg

Lackluster Persib enters Champions Cup second leg JAKARTA (JP): Persib Bandung is scrambling to find its old form as it enters the Asia first leg of the Champions' Cup second round in a match against Pasay City of the Philippines at home today.

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.

Healer also takes part in Istiqlal gala

Healer also takes part in Istiqlal gala JAKARTA (JP): Suffering from high-cholesterol or hemorrhoids? Boil some peanut shells and drink the water. Bothered by pimples, constipation or allergies? Boil some betel leaves and drink the water.

'Elitism could lead to trouble'

'Elitism could lead to trouble' JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Wahono warned decision-makers yesterday against exclusivism and playing favorites, saying such practices may foster a feeling of helplessness among the people and could lead to the emergence of a campaign for an "alternative political...

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 13, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,775 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 2,500 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,150 -50 72,000 Aneka...

Manila grants amnesty to military rebels

Manila grants amnesty to military rebels MANILA (AFP): The government yesterday granted an amnesty to right-wing military rebels who made seven attempts to overturn the Philippines' fledgling democracy, as part of a peace deal to end a decade-long schism in the armed forces.

Capital goods imports still exempt from VAT

Capital goods imports still exempt from VAT JAKARTA (JP): Capital goods imported by domestic and foreign investment projects, which have their licenses issued by the end of March 1996, are still exempt from the value added tax (VAT) and the luxury sales tax, the government announced yesterday.

Incentives for teachers

Incentives for teachersFrom KompasWith the official onset of a five-day work week on Oct. 1 this year, all civil servants, except teachers, will be enjoying two days off every weekend. In other words, civil servants will only work 22 days in a month, or 73 percent of the total month, while teachers...

Sumenep regency needs teachers

Sumenep regency needs teachers SUMENEP, Madura, East Java: The regency needs at least 2,000 new teachers, especially for its schools on remote islands, Regent Soekarno Marsaid said on Thursday.Soekarno said that in the 30 elementary schools on Raas Island, for instance, many have only three to four...

Three people arrested for alleged tax fraud

Three people arrested for alleged tax fraud JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office has detained three businessmen, and will probably arrest two others soon, for allegedly manipulating the 10 percent value added tax.

Goldtron's enters Indonesia

Goldtron's enters Indonesia SINGAPORE (Reuter): Diversified electronics group Goldtron Ltd. said yesterday its new Indonesian joint venture, PT Arha Nusa Bhakti, will have an initial paid-up capital of US$5 million.

Champ Fogarty still hungry for win at superbike c'ship

Champ Fogarty still hungry for win at superbike c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Though taking the unbeatable lead, defending world champion Carl Fogarty of England is still thirsty for victory in the penultimate leg of the World Superbike Championship at the Sentul race track, Bogor, West Java tomorrow.

Okinawa rape trial to start Nov. 7

Okinawa rape trial to start Nov. 7 TOKYO (AFP): Three U.S. servicemen accused of abducting and raping a 12-year-old girl in Okinawa, in a case that has strained Japan-U.S. ties, will stand trial from Nov. 7, court officials said yesterday.U.S. Navy seaman Marcus Gill, 22, and U.S.

Steel demand may reach 40 million tons by 2020

Steel demand may reach 40 million tons by 2020 CILEGON, West Java (JP): Steel demand in Indonesia is growing by 7.3 percent per annum and by year 2020 is likely to reach over 40 million tons per annum, Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwobowo said yesterday.

Bulog intervenes in market with 49,822 tons of rice

Bulog intervenes in market with 49,822 tons of rice JAKARTA (JP): The National Logistics Agency (Bulog) announced yesterday that it has so far supplied market places across the country with 49,822 tons of rice to stop prices from soaring.

Thais with HIV told to go home

Thais with HIV told to go home JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Fak Fak Regent Suparlan Pasambuna has demanded a local fish-canning company send home 15 reportedly HIV-positive Thai fishermen in its employment.The Antara news agency quoted Suparlan as saying yesterday that he has reported the discovery of...

Tax consolidation law expected for oil industry

Tax consolidation law expected for oil industry JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Petroleum Association (IPA) said yesterday that it expected its suggestion on tax consolidation, which aims to boost investment in Indonesia's oil industry, to be accepted by the government later this year.

Hospital needs specialists

Hospital needs specialists KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The W.Z. Johannes Hospital, the status of which has just been elevated from a C-class to B-class hospital, needs 16 specialists, including a neurosurgeon.The government stipulates that a B-class hospital must have at least 30 specialists.

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.

Kapuk pig farms to move to W. Java

Kapuk pig farms to move to W. Java JAKARTA (JP): The City Administration has decided to move the pig farm complex in Kapuk, West Jakarta, to a more appropriate location.The head of the City Animal Husbandry Office, Sumitro, said recently that the new location would be in Bekasi or Tangerang, West...

'Recent unrest may be work of communists'

'Recent unrest may be work of communists' JAKARTA (JP): Recent incidents of public unrest, including this week's attack on the house of an alleged murderer in East Jakarta, bear the hallmarks of communist provocation, a senior government official said yesterday.

Nemo expects Galido or Kamsing in SEAG

Nemo expects Galido or Kamsing in SEAG JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's best boxer, Nemo Michel Bahari, is expecting to take on Vincent Galido of the Philippines or Somluck Kamsing of Thailand in either the semifinal or final of the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, between Dec.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 12, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,775 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,200 25 251,000 Aneka Kimia...

Thief eats gold necklace

Thief eats gold necklace JAKARTA (JP): A 30-year old man, duping a prostitute he patronized on Wednesday, was made to sit by police and defecate so that a stolen necklace he swallowed could be recovered.Semarang Police spokesman Capt. Tugas D.A.

RI third in Group West world bridge tournament

RI third in Group West world bridge tournament JAKARTA (JP): With 139 victory points (VP), Indonesia remained Group West's number three behind Argentina (149) and France (143), after the ninth session of the Bermuda Bowl men's team world bridge championships in Beijing on Wednesday.

Indonesia faces tough competition for LPG sales

Indonesia faces tough competition for LPG sales SINGAPORE (Reuter): Competition from Australia, Thailand and Malaysia is making it more difficult for Asia's key crude oil producer Indonesia to sell liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to its traditional customers in 1996, trade sources said yesterday.

Spratlys talks end with positive cooperation plan

Spratlys talks end with positive cooperation plan BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan (Reuters): Informal talks on the potentially oil-rich Spratly Islands in the disputed South China Sea ended yesterday with a muted agreement to increase cooperation and build confidence among the rival claimants.

Witnesses say teacher killed police officer

Witnesses say teacher killed police officer JAKARTA (JP): A bajaj driver testified in court on Wednesday that a teacher riding in his three-wheeled transit vehicle stabbed a police major to death in an altercation caused by a traffic accident.

Teacher tried for abducting student

Teacher tried for abducting student CIREBON, West Java: A primary school teacher is on trial for allegedly abducting a 16-year-old girl in June and "imprisoning" her in a room of the Tidar Jaya Hotel for ten days.

Ad correction

Ad correction In the advertisement by Westinghouse Brake & Signal Co. (Aust.) Ltd. which appeared on this page on Monday, October 9, the first paragraph should read ... "at forty three railway stations in Central Java" instead of "Central Jaya".

ASEAN finalizing nuclear-free zone treaty

ASEAN finalizing nuclear-free zone treaty JAKARTA (JP): Senior officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are scrambling to complete the final text of the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapons Free Zone treaty in time for a meeting of the region's 10 leaders in December.

Efficiency division of Astra gets ISO 9001

Efficiency division of Astra gets ISO 9001 JAKARTA (JP): The Efficiency Division of PT Astra International received an ISO 9001 certificate yesterday from a British company for its internal consulting services on quality, cost and delivery management.

Majority regard Soeharto as 'unbeatable': Sudomo

Majority regard Soeharto as 'unbeatable': Sudomo JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is never short of capable leaders for the presidency, but none can match the qualities found in incumbent President Soeharto, a former close aide said.

ASEAN and the Spratly dispute

ASEAN and the Spratly disputeBy J. Soedjati Djiwandono JAKARTA (JP): The sixth in the series of workshops entitled "Managing Potential Conflicts in the South China Sea", initiated by Indonesia in 1990 with Canadian support, is being held in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, this week.

Two men killed, another badly injured in quake site riots

Two men killed, another badly injured in quake site riots SUNGAI PENUH, Jambi (JP): Amid reports of a struggling relief operation, riots flared up on Wednesday in two of the six quake- stricken districts in the Kerinci regency, causing two fatalities.

Sports leader criticizes SEA Games soccer team

Sports leader criticizes SEA Games soccer team JAKARTA (JP): The national soccer team received a rap on the knuckles on Wednesday as it geared up for the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Art Summit Indonesia sees a wide variety of explorations

Art Summit Indonesia sees a wide variety of explorationsBy C.G. Asmara JAKARTA (JP): The second half of Art Summit Indonesia: International Festival on Contemporary Music and Dance has seen a wide variety of explorations into the meaning of contemporary performance.

Robbery suspect shot dead

Robbery suspect shot dead JAKARTA (JP): Police fatally shot one of Bali's most wanted criminals here yesterday morning for his alleged role in a series of bank robberies in the tourist resort island.South Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Good Vibration 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Student Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Drama 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Harmoni Kehidupan 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 You Should Know 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Music:...

City to cunstruct two new garbage processing plants

City to cunstruct two new garbage processing plants JAKARTA (JP): The city is to get two new garbage processing plants in an effort to solve lingering disposal problems.Head of the City Sanitation Agency, M.

Domestic airlines to fly abroad

Domestic airlines to fly abroad JAKARTA (JP): All but one domestic scheduled airlines but one will be permitted to fly abroad by 1998, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said yesterday.After reporting to President Soeharto at the Merdeka Palace, Haryanto said international destinations,...

AT&T, Komselindo launch CDMA system

AT&T, Komselindo launch CDMA system JAKARTA (JP): AT&T of the United States and PT Komunikasi Selular Indonesia (Komselindo), a private analog cellular mobile telecommunications operator, launched yesterday a trial wireless network using code division multiple access (CDMA) technology.

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.

Treated wood for houses

Treated wood for houses JAKARTA (JP): The Association for Indonesian Timber Treatment has called on the government to issue a regulation requiring housing developers to use treated wood in their buildings and to impose penalties on violators.

Freeport not arrogant

Freeport not arrogant I read the letter The Jakarta Post reprinted from Forum Keadilan entitled "No Freeport ads please!" with great concern because the writer, as well-intentioned as he may be, is laboring under several common misunderstandings of the situation in the Timika and Tembagapuara area.

Poor aren't getting poorer: Ginandjar

Poor aren't getting poorer: Ginandjar JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's rich may be getting richer, but its poorest citizens have not been getting poorer, State Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita said yesterday.

Ten people questioned over attack on councilor

Ten people questioned over attack on councilor JAKARTA (JP): The authorities have questioned more than 10 people, including a government official, for possible involvement in the recent attack on a councilor in Surabaya.

Mulia to raise loans

Mulia to raise loans JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of publicly-listed PT Mulia Industrindo have agreed on the company's plan to raise US$48 million in loans within four years from PT Eka Gunatama Mandiri to strengthen the capital of its subsidiary PT Muliaglass.