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Govt asked to end ban on used vessel imports

Govt asked to end ban on used vessel imports JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives urged the government yesterday to revoke a ban on importing used vessels and to reduce procedures for fishery licensing to encourage more domestic fishing firms to tap fishery resources.

Lawyer awaits Ciracas dossier

Lawyer awaits Ciracas dossier JAKARTA (JP): The defense lawyer of the main suspect in the murder of a woman and her three children in Bambu Apus, East Jakarta, said yesterday he had not yet received any dossier on the case.

Credit guarantee fund

Credit guarantee fund The credit guarantee fund company established by Indonesian businessmen early this week after one year of preparations, is expected to facilitate the disbursement of unsecured bank loans to small and medium-scale enterprises.

Airlines sign deal on joint ticketing

Airlines sign deal on joint ticketing JAKARTA (JP): Six domestic airlines will sign an agreement on the joint adoption of endorsable tickets later this month to put an end to discounting wars, an executive said yesterday.

Wild elephants hamper traffic

Wild elephants hamper traffic BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: A herd of wild elephants inhabiting the forest of North Lampung have been turning a portion of the road connecting here with South Sumatra into their local hangout, badly hampering traffic.

'Indonesia needs more urban development'

'Indonesia needs more urban development' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs more urban development based on local economic potential, an entrepreneur said yesterday.James T. Riyadi, deputy chairman of Lippo City Development, told reporters yesterday at the Lippo estate in Karawaci, Tangerang, that good...

Foreign issuers will be allowed here next year

Foreign issuers will be allowed here next year JAKARTA (JP): Foreign companies will be allowed to float shares on Indonesian stock exchanges next year, Felia Salim, a director of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), said yesterday.

ABRI vows proper care of Dili riots

ABRI vows proper care of Dili riots JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) headquarters said yesterday that military authorities in East Timor are taking "strict but not excessive" measures to restore order in the riot- hit Dili.ABRI spokesman Brig. Gen.

'Stock mart law gives excessive power to Bapepam'

'Stock mart law gives excessive power to Bapepam' JAKARTA (JP): Lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis said yesterday that the new stock market law gives excessive power to the Stock Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) without conferring full independence on the body."There are many obligations given to Bapepam.

Rich and poor gap

Rich and poor gapFrom Forum KeadilanOur country's Golden Independence Anniversary is not just a historical event to celebrate grandly, it also brings with it some oddities. Take for instance, a flour miller who is in the spotlight as a highly successful businessman.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 11, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,775 75 15,000 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,175 -50 438,500 Aneka...

Indonesian oil industry to face difficult times

Indonesian oil industry to face difficult times JAKARTA (JP): Chairman and chief executive officer of Chevron Corporation Kenneth T. Derr has asked Indonesia to prepare for difficult times as a result of the steady downward trend in oil prices and increasing global competition in oil industry.

Indonesia enters 26 events at SEAG

Indonesia enters 26 events at SEAG JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia insists on taking part in 26 events at the upcoming Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, missing out on the chance to win medals in field hockey and rugby.Training director of the National Sports Council, Moch.

Moslems to pray against disasters

Moslems to pray against disasters JAMBI, Jambi: Local ulemas in the quake-stricken region are calling on local Moslems to hold mass prayers against further natural disasters, especially in the Kerinci regency.

Businessmen often neglect tax regulations

Businessmen often neglect tax regulations JAKARTA (JP): Corporate managers in Indonesia tend to neglect taxes in their decision-making processes, which, for their companies, often results in losses in the end, a tax consultant says.

Liberalize cement trade

Liberalize cement trade After having become used to hearing reports about scarcities in cement -- a phenomenon usually accompanied by escalating prices -- Indonesia is now facing a different kind of cement problem, in the form of accumulating stocks in a number of plants.

Taxis in Jakarta's outskirt

Taxis in Jakarta's outskirtFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe new transportation rule of the Directorate of Traffic and Highways which bans taxis from neighboring towns of Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi from operating in the capital. In our opinion this is an irrational act.

'Rights abuses foster anti-govt feelings'

'Rights abuses foster anti-govt feelings' SEMARANG (JP): The government's failure to protect human rights and reduce social inequalities is leading to the emergence of anti-government attitudes and movements, observers commented yesterday.

Two killed, 10 injured in fresh Dili rioting

Two killed, 10 injured in fresh Dili rioting DILI, East Timor (JP): Two people were killed, 10 were injured and three police officers were taken hostage in fresh rioting involving pro- and anti-government groups on Monday and Tuesday.

25% import duty on cellular phones lifted

25% import duty on cellular phones lifted JAKARTA (JP): Imports of cellular phones will likely increase now that the government has lifted the import duty on several telecommunications products, a senior executive says.

Taxi driver killed

Taxi driver killed JAKARTA (JP): A taxi driver was found dead inside his cab yesterday morning in Pondok Gede, Bekasi, with severe stab wounds to his body.Bekasi police chief, Lt. Col. Hari Pribadi, told The Jakarta Post that the killing might have been the work of two people and could have been...

Cultural similarities strengthen relations

Cultural similarities strengthen relationsBy Mariam K. Sutalaksana JAKARTA (JP): Who would have thought music and dance from Okinawa would have an intimate correlation with the Sundanese, Javanese and Sumatran cultures? Performed at the Ballroom of Hotel Dai-chi, Jakarta, last Saturday, this dance...

Public transport group lobbies for higher fares

Public transport group lobbies for higher fares JAKARTA (JP): The organization of land transportation owners, Organda, has proposed to the Ministry of Transportation that public transportation fees be increased. A proposal submitted earlier this year drew no response from the city administration.

Islamic art still in short of supply in RI

Islamic art still in short of supply in RI JAKARTA (JP): Moslem art in Indonesia is not as varied or as widespread as it should be in a country that adopted Islam hundreds of years ago, a Moslem scholar said yesterday.Moh.

Regional councils have crucial role, Yogie says

Regional councils have crucial role, Yogie says YOGYAKARTA (JP): Elected councilors may be hierarchically lower than local administrations, but their voice is crucial and always considered in any decision-making process, Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. said yesterday.

RP to hold rice conference

RP to hold rice conference MANILA (AFP): About 500 scientists from 30 countries are expected to attend an international symposium on rice genetics to be held here later this month, it was announced yesterday.

The communists' sins

The communists' sinsFrom Forum KeadilanThe purpose of the Sept. 30, 1965 coup attempt by the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) was to establish a communist Indonesia and to get rid of Pancasila state ideology.

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.

Italian shoes on show

Italian shoes on show JAKARTA (JP): Italy's Expool Consortium will hold a one-day exhibition of Italian-made shoes and handbags for the 1996 spring and summer seasons at the Enteos Club here next Wednesday.

Saving workers from gallows

Saving workers from gallows Many female workers have endured traumatic experiences in the Middle East. While few rape cases have been reported from the United Arab Emirates, this is no guarantee that the migrant workers there, most of whom come from Southeast Asia, the Philippines especially, can...

Employers asked to help promote foreigners' tax

Employers asked to help promote foreigners' tax JAKARTA (JP): Following its failure to reach the set target, the city revenue office is urging apartment owners and companies to notify their expatriates tenants and employees of their obligation to pay foreigners' tax annually.

Soeharto consoles quake survivors

Soeharto consoles quake survivors JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto visited some of the survivors of the devastating earthquake in the Gunung Kerinci district of Jambi yesterday, consoling them and providing words of encouragement.

'New submarine not for arms race'

'New submarine not for arms race' SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore bought a used submarine last month, not because of any regional anxiety over China's arms buildup but because it was cheap, Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew said in comments published yesterday.Singapore announced on Sept.

Australia helps 'Posyandu'

Australia helps 'Posyandu' JAKARTA: The government of Australia, through its Australian Agency for International Development, has provided several grants worth more than Rp 60 million (approximately US$26,583) to grassroots family welfare organizations.

Support for office worker

Support for office workerFrom RepublikaI am in full support of the establishment of a solidarity committee for Danang (an office worker jailed for his involvement with an unrecognized journalist association).

Transmigration promotes human rights: Diplomat

Transmigration promotes human rights: Diplomat JAKARTA (JP): The government's transmigration program, contrary to what its critics say, has the noble objective of fulfilling the people's basic rights, a senior diplomat said yesterday.

Investors often cheat, Joop says

Investors often cheat, Joop says JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave acknowledged yesterday that many investors have disguised their property projects as being for tourist resorts in order to obtain immediate approval from the government.

Thai power firm to expand

Thai power firm to expand BANGKOK (Reuter): Major Thai power producer Electricity Generating Plc plans to expand its power generating business into Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia and Myanmar, a senior company executive said.

Batam to host int'l golf meet

Batam to host int'l golf meet JAKARTA (JP): An international golf tournament will be held at the Tering Bay golf course on Batam Island, Riau province, between Oct. 28 and Oct. 29, with the players vying for the Madame Tien Soeharto Cup.Prof.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Buttons And Rusty 3:05 Sehari Bersama 3:30 TV Series: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 Women's Forum 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV...

Hero title for Tuanku Tambusai

Hero title for Tuanku Tambusai PEKANBARU, Riau: Residents of Kampar regency enthusiastically welcomed the government's decision to confer upon their past freedom fighter, Tuanku Tambusai, the National Hero title.

Mar'ie seeks debt reduction

Mar'ie seeks debt reduction JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad has called on multilateral lending institutions to slash the debt obligations of the world's poorest countries and restructure themselves to serve the changing world economy.

Geoffrey Saba to play in Jakarta

Geoffrey Saba to play in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Geoffrey Saba, a well-known Australian pianist, will play at the Australian Embassy, Jl. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, in Central Jakarta, on Thursday Oct. 12 at 08:00 p.m.

Metro Jaya bus shelter

Metro Jaya bus shelterFrom KompasPolice have banned private cars from dropping off passengers at the bus stop in front of the Metro Jaya Police Office on Jalan Gatot Subroto, Jakarta, since Sept. 27. Those who try to do so are usually chased away by police officers.

AMINEF to sponsor university fairs

AMINEF to sponsor university fairs JAKARTA (JP): The American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) will sponsor two university fairs this weekend.The foundation, in cooperation with Linden Educational Services and the International Education Foundation (IEF), will hold the fairs in recognition...

Islamic schools need teachers

Islamic schools need teachers MEDAN, North Sumatra: A total of 32 Islamic junior and senior high schools are facing a shortage of teachers of various subjects.Head of the provincial office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Azhar, said yesterday that a total of 424 new teachers are need to fill...

Land for $500m sea port cleared

Land for $500m sea port cleared JAKARTA (JP): State-owned company PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) II started appropriating land yesterday in Bojanegara, Serang, West Java, for the construction of a US$500-million cargo port terminal.A spokesman for the Serang administration, H. Hariyoto A.S.

PNG defense chief says rebels out of control

PNG defense chief says rebels out of control PORT MORESBY (Reuter): Separatist rebels are out of control on Papua New Guinea's Bougainville island, where guerrilla activity has escalated in the past 10 days, the head of the country's defense force said.

Academic ties with Malaysia

Academic ties with Malaysia PEKANBARU, Riau: The University of Riau is setting up joint programs with a number of universities in Malaysia, including an exchange of staff lecturers.Abdul Halim H.J. Hasan, dean of the School of Accounting at University of North Malaysia, said here Monday that the...

Irian governor urges lower lending rates

Irian governor urges lower lending rates JAKARTA (JP): Irian Jaya Governor Jakob Patipi suggested yesterday that the government take measures encouraging banks to lower interest rates on loans used to invest in the province.