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Sat, 07 Oct 1995
Cotton importers complain about new customs rules
Cotton importers complain about new customs rules JAKARTA (JP): Importers of cotton and pharmaceutical goods have complained over a new customs ruling which, they said, could undermine their businesses.In a letter to the Directorate General of Customs and Excise dated Sept.
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
W. Jakarta office project starts
W. Jakarta office project starts JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja broke ground yesterday for the new West Jakarta mayoralty building project in Kembangan Selatan subdistrict.The 10-story building, designed to have a total width of 18,500 square meters, is scheduled to be completed in March...
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
Indonesia trio wins bronze in shooting c'ships
Indonesia trio wins bronze in shooting c'ships JAKARTA (JP): A bronze medal in hand was worth a fortune when Indonesia ended 12 years of drought on the fourth day of the eighth Asian Shooting Championships here yesterday.
Sat, 07 Oct 1995
Dutch Ahold takes 1st step into Indonesia
Dutch Ahold takes 1st step into Indonesia ZAANDAM, Netherlands (Reuter): Dutch supermarkets group Ahold took its first step into the Indonesian market on Thursday, and announced the opening of its Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Singapore at the beginning of November.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Police receive forensic evidence of brutal killing
Police receive forensic evidence of brutal killing JAKARTA (JP): The National Police Forensic Laboratory has handed over to City Police the examination results of the finger prints and other pieces of material evidence gathered at the scene of the crime of Monday's brutal killing.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Indonesian diplomats
Indonesian diplomats It was a shock to me to read the news report which disclosed that our diplomats are poor debaters. (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 22). Since the opinion was expressed in the House of Representatives, it is worth commenting.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Land dispute in Koja remains unsettled
Land dispute in Koja remains unsettled JAKARTA (JP): About one hundred Koja Utara residents visited the House of Representatives yesterday to complain that the ongoing dispute over the 90-hectare plot of land they occupy has not been settled.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
High-cost economy
High-cost economy The high-cost economy issue has surfaced again. Interestingly, the issue has been raised by senior economists who, as former members of the national team of technocrats, helped bring Indonesia's economy back from near ruin in the late-1960s.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Military detains five 'communists'
Military detains five 'communists' JAKARTA (JP): The Central Java military command announced that it has arrested five "communists" who allegedly have been active underground, Antara reported yesterday.Maj. Gen.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Tin export quotas to be scrapped by June
Tin export quotas to be scrapped by June SINGAPORE (Reuter): The Association of Tin Producing Countries (ATPC) has decided to scrap tin export quotas in June 1996, a Malaysian Chamber of Mines official said.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
NGOs concerned about Timor riots
NGOs concerned about Timor riots JAKARTA (JP): Eleven non-governmental organizations expressed their joint concern yesterday with last month's episodes of religious and ethnic violence in the troubled East Timor.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
'Coral reef damage not serious'
'Coral reef damage not serious' JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta Mayor Suprawito acknowledged yesterday that there has been damage to coral reef in the Seribu island chain, north of Jakarta, but said it was not serious.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Pilot's body recovered
Pilot's body recovered BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Search and Rescue workers found Wednesday the body of the pilot of a light plane that crashed into a swamp in Pucuk Lembang-Kandang in southern Aceh on Tuesday, a press report said yesterday.The body of R.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
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.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Hero replies
Hero replies We thank Mr. Jhonny D. for his letter "Monkey Business" in The Jakarta Post of Sept. 30.To avoid the recurrence of similar happenings, we appeal to our customers to be cautious when receiving invitations, either by letter or by telephone, issued by Kuta Privilege Club, such as the one...
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Permadi describes life in jail as 'horrifying'
Permadi describes life in jail as 'horrifying' JAKARTA (JP): Controversial soothsayer Permadi Satrio Wiwoho described his six months behind prison bars as "horrifying".Permadi, who may have to go back to the Wirogunan correctional facility in Yogyakarta, visited the Indonesian Democratic Party...
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Co-ops in delivery service
Co-ops in delivery service JAKARTA (JP): Kopwi, a cooperative providing telecommunications services, agreed yesterday to join hands with PT Senawangi Wisamarta Utama, a subsidiary of the Humpuss Group, in a bid to expand services and boost technology transfer.President of Senawangi, Ongki P.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
'Corrupt staff make for poor service'
'Corrupt staff make for poor service' JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday that unscrupulous employees at city administration offices have worsened services to the public."This non-technical factor is obstructing our efforts to improve services to the public," he said in his...
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
ABRI's political stance a setback, scholar says
ABRI's political stance a setback, scholar says YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces' announcement that it cannot stay neutral in politics and that is has chosen Golkar as its partner represents a setback not only for the force, but also for the nation, a noted military observer says.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Catherine set to win call-up for SEA Games
Catherine set to win call-up for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Catherine Surya appears certain to be called upon to don the national colors at the upcoming Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand.An official of the Indonesian Swimming Association secretariat, Dedeng Kurnia, said yesterday that...
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Residents object to landfill project
Residents object to landfill project BEKASI (JP): Twenty-six families in Bekasi, West Java, have objected to a landfill project which is blocking the roads to and from their neighborhood.Tampubolon and Situmorang, spokesmen for the families, told The Jakarta Post yesterday that the residents can no...
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
APEC sets 1997 public procurement target
APEC sets 1997 public procurement target TOKYO (AFP): The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum agreed yesterday to develop non-binding principles for government procurement by 1997 but was sharply divided over the details, Japanese officials said.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Fighting escalates in Bougainville
Fighting escalates in Bougainville PORT MORESBY (Reuter): Fighting on Papua New Guinea's Bougainville island has intensified with one soldier and two separatist rebels killed this week, a government spokeswoman said yesterday.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
TransAsia serves Surabaya
TransAsia serves Surabaya TAIPEI (AFP): Taiwan's privately-run TransAsia Airways yesterday launched a commercial route between Taipei and Surabaya, Indonesia, a company official said.A 162-seat Airbus A320 passenger jet will serve the route three times a week, leaving Taipei's international airport...
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Help for small-scale hotels
Help for small-scale hotels JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (IHRA) said yesterday it will soon set up a working committee to help small non-rated hotels get funds."The development of star-rated hotels is very rapid.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Champion China renews charges in shooting meet
Champion China renews charges in shooting meet JAKARTA (JP): Another Asian record tumbled as defending champion China renewed its charges on the third day of the 8th Asian Shooting Championships here yesterday by sweeping up three of the four gold medals at stake.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Telkom to offer bonus shares to local investors
Telkom to offer bonus shares to local investors JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned telecommunication company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom), which plans to sell its shares domestically and internationally later this month, is offering incentives to Indonesian retail buyers.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Nynex joins Indonesian digital cellular venture
Nynex joins Indonesian digital cellular venture NEW YORK (UPI): Nynex Corp. announced Wednesday it will buy a 23 percent stake in Excelcomindo, a digital cellular venture aimed at the untapped Indonesian market of 195 million.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Investors want review of laws on oil industry
Investors want review of laws on oil industry JAKARTA (JP): PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia Chairman Haroen Al Rasjid asked the government yesterday to review its laws regarding both the upstream and the downstream oil industry, saying they are no longer conducive to new investment.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Tourism Indonesia Mart and Expo opens today
Tourism Indonesia Mart and Expo opens today JAKARTA (JP): The Tourism Indonesia Mart and Expo (TIME) is scheduled to open today, with optimism and expectations running high in the tourism industry.The event is being organized by the Indonesia Tourism Promotion Board with expenditures of about Rp 3.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
'ABRI will help boost democracy'
'ABRI will help boost democracy' JAKARTA (JP): The participation in politics of the Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) will enhance democracy, rather than lead to authoritarianism, President Soeharto said yesterday.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Senawangi, Kopaja collaborate
Senawangi, Kopaja collaborate JAKARTA (JP): Kopaja, a cooperative of privately-managed city buses, joined hands yesterday with PT Senawangi Wisamarta Utama, a subsidiary of the Humpuss Group, to boost technology transfers and professionalism.Chairman of Kopaja, C.H.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
PDI won't bow to govt pressure
PDI won't bow to govt pressure SURABAYA: The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) vowed yesterday it will not succumb to the East Java government's suggestion to dissolve the executive board of its local chapter and elect a new leader.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 5, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 2,250 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 2,500 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,075 75 314,000 Aneka...
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: WardimanJP/alxOFF YOU GO: Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro (second from left) attended a farewell party for 20 Indonesian teachers who are going on a two-week visit to various educational facilities in Japan.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
U.S. and Freeport
U.S. and Freeport I am writing in response to the unsigned letter to the editor of Sept. 30, which you titled "Freedom And Human Rights". I would like to assure that writer -- and all your readers -- that the U.S. government takes allegations of human rights violations in Irian Jaya most seriously.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Facts on rape dissolve the myths
Facts on rape dissolve the myths JAKARTA (JP): If rape happens, often it is the victim who is ostracized. Instead of being pitied, a woman is accused of asking to be raped because she dresses daringly, or because she walks on her own at night.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Sports and music events
Sports and music events I would really appreciate it if The Jakarta Post could print more information about entertainment and athletic events. The "Where To Go In Jakarta" section usually reprints the local pub bands and the happy hours at hotels.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
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:...
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Rape victims to receive counseling
Rape victims to receive counseling JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Women's Congress has established a foundation to counsel women who have been victimized by men.Maria Abdul Karim, the organization's law department head, told members of House of Representatives Commission VIII for social welfare that...
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Habibie denies charges of promoting closed economy
Habibie denies charges of promoting closed economy JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie denied yesterday that he is trying to shift Indonesia's current open economy to a closed one by forbidding the importation of second-hand fishing vessels."Look at Japan.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Damaged Language
Damaged Language There should be immense admiration and gratitude for those farsighted people who in the 1920s, long before Indonesia's independence, promoted that greatest or unifiers: a common language.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
ABRI celebrates golden anniversary in style
ABRI celebrates golden anniversary in stylePhoto A/B: Parade JP/Arief Suhardiman S. JP/Arief Suhardiman S.ABRI COLORS: Calvary troopers carry the flags of the Armed Forces, the Army, the Navy, the Air Force and the National Police (photo above) to open the 50th ABRI anniversary parade at Halim...
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
East Timorese need time to adapt
East Timorese need time to adapt The remarks attributed to East Timor's Bishop Belo which appeared in a Jakarta magazine recently have drawn reactions from various parties. Scholar Franz Magnis-Suseno SJ takes a close look into the issue.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Education system discriminates against women
Education system discriminates against women JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's education system continues to discriminate against women, an expert said yesterday.Speaking at a seminar on national education and women, H.A.R.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
L&M trading suspended
L&M trading suspended SINGAPORE (Reuter): Construction and engineering group L&M Group Investments requested for suspension of trading of its shares and warrants in late morning trade yesterday, said traders.L&M Group was up four Singapore cents to S$2.65 and the warrants up five cents to S$2.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Diarrhea sweeps Lombok
Diarrhea sweeps Lombok PRAYA, West Nusa Tenggara: Thirty nine people have been admitted to hospitals in the latest outbreak of diarrhea in Central Lombok.Health authorities said there have been no fatalities because patients were admitted to clinics early.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
PM Banharn faces first big test
PM Banharn faces first big test BANGKOK (Reuter): New Thai prime minister Banharn Silpa-archa faced yesterday his first major parliamentary test in a debate over an opposition bill to amend the constitution and relieve him of the power to appoint senators.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Patten's role diminishes as China and Britain mend fences
Patten's role diminishes as China and Britain mend fencesBy Peter Lim HONG KONG (AFP): Hong Kong Governor Chris Patten has become nothing more than a caretaker in the territory's affairs as Beijing deals directly with London to work for a smooth transition to Chinese rule in 1997, analysts said...
Fri, 06 Oct 1995
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Oct.6, 1995Music 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.