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Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Cigarettes ads beat anti-smoking campaign

Cigarettes ads beat anti-smoking campaign JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Heart Foundation says its anti- smoking campaign has been overshadowed by a barrage of advertising launched by cigarette producers through the mass media.Association chairwoman L.A.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Pro-integration Timorese receive awards from govt

Pro-integration Timorese receive awards from govt JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security General Edi Sudradjat honored 13 East Timorese yesterday for their service in bringing the province into integration with the Republic of Indonesia in 1975.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Government urged to rid SPSI of politicians

Government urged to rid SPSI of politicians JAKARTA (JP): A leading member of the All-Indonesia Workers Union (SPSI) has asked the government to purge the union's leadership of "politicians" who represent the organization more than workers.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Religious unity vital: Soeharto

Religious unity vital: Soeharto JAKARTA(JP): The various religious communities in Indonesia must now look beyond simply fostering mutual understanding; they must forge cooperation to deal with the challenges ahead, President Soeharto said yesterday.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

PT Telkom listing gets approval

PT Telkom listing gets approval JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has approved the evening listing of PT Telkom shares on the domestic capital markets on Tuesday, which will allow for a simultaneous listing in New York and London.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

The Ecstasy problem

The Ecstasy problem Confusion is the only clear outcome of two police reports, and statements, issued recently. The first states that the Jakarta police have compiled a list of the 100 most-wanted suspects in relation to the trafficking and use of Ecstasy, a relatively new drug to Indonesia.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Rapist faces nine years

Rapist faces nine years JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor has asked the Bekasi District Court to sentence a man charged with raping a minor to nine years imprisonment.Prosecutor Supinah told the court that Melan Perangin Angin was guilty of raping an elementary school student.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Savings chain bosses get 3 years in jail

Savings chain bosses get 3 years in jail JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court sentenced a husband and wife yesterday to three years imprisonment each for falsifying their trading license, which they used to defraud people through an illegal savings chain.Presiding Judge Dorris A.A.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

Youths main target of drug traffickers

Youths main target of drug traffickers JAKARTA (JP): Although the percentage of drug abusers in Indonesia is low compared to other countries, it is still qualitatively very dangerous because the target is the younger generation, an official of the anti-drug abuse agency said.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

APEC customs plan to cover nine areas

APEC customs plan to cover nine areas OSAKA, Japan (AFP): APEC's five-year action plan for customs procedures to be adopted here next weekend will cover nine areas and carry specific deadlines, a senior Japanese finance ministry official said yesterday.

Sat, 11 Nov 1995

'Requiem' awakens Jakarta for a night

'Requiem' awakens Jakarta for a nightBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): It has, thankfully, been centuries -- perhaps more than a millennium -- since the abbot of the church of Glastonbury placed archers inside his place of worship with orders to shoot anyone in the choir who dared to divert from the...

Sat, 11 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. - The Tavern Pub: Yeah Yeah Boys, Sunday and Thursday,9.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Tube venture in RI

Tube venture in RI TOKYO (AFP): Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd. and Sumitomo Corp. of Japan said yesterday they would form a joint venture in Indonesia to produce cathode ray tube glass.Nippon Electric would hold a 75 percent stake in the new venture, to be capitalized at US$25 million, with...

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Kosgoro to elect new chairman, mark anniversary

Kosgoro to elect new chairman, mark anniversary JAKARTA (JP): Kosgoro, an influential cooperative affiliated with the ruling Golkar political grouping, is celebrating its 38th anniversary today and will begin its five-yearly congress tomorrow.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

More PPP, PDI involvement in 1997 general election

More PPP, PDI involvement in 1997 general election JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. promised yesterday that the government will involve the two minority parties in the preparation and administration of the upcoming general election in 1997 more than it has in the past.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Five names considered for ambassadorial post

Five names considered for ambassadorial post JAKARTA (JP): Speculation about who is going to become Indonesia's ambassador to Australia surfaced again after Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono disclosed on Wednesday that five names are now being considered for the post.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Bus regulations violated

Bus regulations violatedFrom Berita BuanaThe Traffic Law provides that the doors of city buses must be kept closed while the buses are in motion. During the first few months after the regulation was introduced it was carefully observed by bus conductors.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Philippines elected to host AdAsia '97

Philippines elected to host AdAsia '97 NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): The 19th Asian Advertising Congress closed here yesterday with the Philippines elected to host the 20th congress in 1997."Manila has been a favorite from the beginning," said Baty Subakti, the chairman of AdAsia '95.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

A question of morals

A question of moralsFrom SinarI hail the Takesra (Family Welfare Savings) program that was dedicated by President Soeharto on Oct. 2, 1995. All Indonesian citizens should give their support to the program, bearing in mind that a nation's resilience can be judged by how big its national savings are.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Kembangan demolitions protested

Kembangan demolitions protested JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Kembangan, West Jakarta, complained to the Human Rights Commission yesterday over what they say was the arbitrary demolition of their homes by the city administration.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Heroes are hard-working, honest, 'clean' role models

Heroes are hard-working, honest, 'clean' role models Today, Indonesia commemorates National Heroes Day. November 10 marks the climax of the battle of Surabaya, Pertempuran 10 November l945, in the fight against the Allied troops, who were trying to re-establish Dutch colonial rule in the...

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Astra International posts $118.4 million profit

Astra International posts $118.4 million profit JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra International booked a 45 percent increase in its net consolidated profit to Rp 271 billion (US$118.4 million) in the last nine months of this year, the company said in a statement yesterday.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Govt defends ban on visits to East Timor

Govt defends ban on visits to East Timor JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday defended the government's decision to prevent a number of "foreign dignitaries" from flying to Dili in East Timor.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Bimantara Citra performs well, increase profit

Bimantara Citra performs well, increase profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Bimantara Citra has reported an 80 percent increase in its net consolidated profit for the first nine months of this year, to Rp 80.99 billion (US$35.4 million) from Rp 45.05 billion in the corresponding period of 1994.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Students protest housing project

Students protest housing project JAKARTA (JP): Fifty students from various universities in Malang, East Java, went to the House of Representatives yesterday to protest the conversion of an agricultural school campus into a real estate area.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

German machine producers look for local distributors

German machine producers look for local distributors JAKARTA (JP): German machine manufacturers, currently taking part in the five-day trade exhibition at the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran here, are looking for Indonesian partners to help market their products.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Asita revises 'Plan Save 5' program

Asita revises 'Plan Save 5' program JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's travel industry has decided to try out a revised savings scheme designed to facilitate business and stabilize international air fares.Members of the Association of Indonesian Tour and Travel Agencies (Asita) agreed at the conclusion of...

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Passport application

Passport applicationFrom KompasWhen I applied for a passport at the immigration office in Bandung, I was asked to present a certificate of Indonesian citizenship along with my identity card, birth certificate and family card.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Bhakti Karya eyes Bhuwanatala shares

Bhakti Karya eyes Bhuwanatala shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Bhakti Karya Indah Permai plans to acquire 10.75 percent of PT Bhuwanatala Indah Permai's shares, a move which will turn it as the majority shareholder in the property company.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

ASEAN may press APEC on Hanoi entry, free trade

ASEAN may press APEC on Hanoi entry, free tradeBy Ajoy Sen SINGAPORE (Reuter): ASEAN countries are likely to press the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) group to admit Vietnam, liberalize trade and improve infrastructure in southeast Asia at the APEC summit this month, economists say.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Army mobilizes 15,000 people in city discipline drive

Army mobilizes 15,000 people in city discipline drive JAKARTA (JP): The City Military Command will mobilize 15,000 youth organization members to enforce discipline in the city, the commander said yesterday.The 15,000 volunteers will gather tomorrow at the park east of Senayan stadium, Maj. Gen.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Three awarded title of National Hero

Three awarded title of National Hero JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto conferred the title of National Hero on three men yesterday: Nuku Muhammad Amiruddin Kaicil Paparangan, Tuanku Tambusai and Syekh Yusuf Tajul Khalwati.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

RI backs dialog on biodiversity, wants consensus

RI backs dialog on biodiversity, wants consensus JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, host to an ongoing international biodiversity discussion, is happy with the progress achieved in the talks, including that in relation with the contentious rules on genetic engineering.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

PPD employees to be rehabilitated

PPD employees to be rehabilitated JAKARTA (JP): Six employees at the state-owned public transportation firm PPD will receive back pay dating to October 1991.The Jakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH) said in a statement yesterday that Paiman, Tarmid Suharto, Usman, Suryadi, Mardjan Gunadi and Sukirman...

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

BTN to issue $152.9m five-year bonds

BTN to issue $152.9m five-year bonds JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) will issue five-year bonds next month to raise up to Rp 350 billion (US$152.9 million) from the public to help finance its housing loans, the bank's president said yesterday.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

'Clever Toan' and 'Lord Blessing': Tale of two heroes

'Clever Toan' and 'Lord Blessing': Tale of two heroes This year, in 1995, Nuku, Sultan of Tidore, has been officially recognized as Pahlawan Nasional, a National Hero. Today, President Soeharto will also award him posthumously with the Bintang Mahaputra Adiprana during the commemoration of the...

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Communism still a danger

Communism still a dangerFrom NeracaThe communist uprising of the G.30.S/PKI launched 30 years ago was barbarous. Days before the revolt, the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) showed a behavior which was contradictory to the Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Smurfit eyes Indonesia

Smurfit eyes Indonesia DUBLIN (Reuter): Smurfit Ireland and UK, a unit of Jefferson Smurfit Group Plc., said Vietnam and Indonesia were the next targets for expansion after the announcement of a US$20 million joint venture in Singapore yesterday.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

RI investors bid for UPP

RI investors bid for UPP SINGAPORE (Reuter): United Overseas Bank Ltd. and N.M. Rothschild said a group of Indonesian investors including Bambang Trihatmodjo and Johanes Kotjo had entered a series of call and put options which could lead to a takeover offer for the company at Singapore $1.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Teachers abandon posts

Teachers abandon posts NABIRE, Irian Jaya: Some 200 elementary school teachers in the hinterland of Paniai have been absent from their posts since August, an official said.No explanation was available about why the teachers abandoned their schools, but notoriously low salaries are a suspected cause.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

TV no threat to print media's role

TV no threat to print media's role NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Advertising executives and market researchers do not see the power of airwaves, notably television, as a threat to ad spending in print media.Nick Elliott, a technical advisor to the Jakarta-based PT Komunika Cergas Ilhami integrated...

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Boy still eying world title

Boy still eying world title JAKARTA (JP): Flyweight Boy Aruan's defeat by world title- holder Hiroshi Kawashima of Japan will not weaken his spirit to keep struggling for the title, he says, "even though this means that I will have to start from scratch again.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Tae kwon do team to world c'ship

Tae kwon do team to world c'ship JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesian team of eight tae kwon do athletes will take part in a world tae kwon do championship in Manila, the Philippines, from Nov. 15 to Nov. 23.Five of the eight athletes are male.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Two Americans missing in resort

Two Americans missing in resort MANILA (AFP): Two American tourists and their Filipina friend have been reported missing after they set off by boat from the resort island of Boracay in the central Philippines, police said yesterday.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Governor to open sports center

Governor to open sports center JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja will officially open the newly-renovated Soemantri Brodjonegoro student sports center in South Jakarta today.The sports center, first established in 1974, has been renovated by PT Bakrie Investindo at a total cost of Rp 75...

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 9, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,100 -50 6,500 AHAP Insurance 3,225 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,775 -25 96,000...

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Setting a global agenda for biodiversity

Setting a global agenda for biodiversity The following article is excerpted from the opening remarks made by Sarwono Kusumaatmadja, Indonesia's minister of environment, in his capacity as chairman of the Second Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biodiversity in Jakarta from Nov. 6 to 17.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Prisoners need reading material

Prisoners need reading material MADIUN, East Java: The demand for reading material is increasing among Madiun Penitentiary inmates, who are complaining about their unattractive library and its substandard collection.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

Cilacap refinery resumes operations

Cilacap refinery resumes operations JAKARTA (JP): The refinery of state oil company Pertamina in Cilacap, Central Java, which was shut down two weeks ago after a fire, will resume production today at 75 percent of capacity, Pertamina announced yesterday.

Fri, 10 Nov 1995

KONI consoles sidelined athletes

KONI consoles sidelined athletes JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council asked athletes yesterday who will miss the 18th Southeast Asian Games to continue their training program."We don't think that the sidelined athletes are worse than their lucky teammates.

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