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Mon, 17 Apr 1995
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta:- Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Mon, 17 Apr 1995
Whence our nationalism?
Whence our nationalism? It hurts us as a nation when some of us help to stage anti- Indonesia protests abroad.On his return flight from a visit to four countries, President Soeharto said the government would take a firm measures against such people.
Mon, 17 Apr 1995
Govt should act on widening social gap: Ginandjar
Govt should act on widening social gap: GinandjarBy Santi WE Sukanto and R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): The government shoulders the greatest responsibility in correcting shortcomings occurring in current development programs, as well as closing social gaps, Minister of National Development Planning...
Mon, 17 Apr 1995
Lessors get new chief
Lessors get new chief JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Indonesian Leasing Association have elected Albert Banunaek, of Ometraco Corporation, as the organization's president for the 1995-97 term.Albert, who replaces Mustafa I.
Mon, 17 Apr 1995
Ministry of Health to keep regency offices
Ministry of Health to keep regency offices JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Health will hand over some of its tasks to the regency administrations as mandated by the regional autonomy program, but plans to retain some of its representative offices to handle the more complicated affairs.
Mon, 17 Apr 1995
Hotel sacks union leader
Hotel sacks union leader DENPASAR, Bali: An employee of the Bali Hyatt hotel has been sacked by the management who accused him of stealing 39 packs of Marlboro cigarettes, Antara news agency reported.I Gede Ngurah, who is the head of the All-Indonesia Worker Union (SPSI) unit at the hotel, is...
Mon, 17 Apr 1995
Developer promises to comply with rules
Developer promises to comply with rules JAKARTA (JP): PT. Modernland Realty Ltd. has promised to give away public and social facilities worth Rp 1 billion to East Jakarta's mayoralty, its director Samadikun Hartono said.
Mon, 17 Apr 1995
RI, Australia in joint SAR exercise
RI, Australia in joint SAR exercise AMBON, Maluku: The Search and Rescue (SAR) agencies of Indonesia and Australia will conduct another joint exercise later this year in the waters off Merauke in Irian Jaya.
Mon, 17 Apr 1995
Bintang to be questioned over Dresden incident
Bintang to be questioned over Dresden incident JAKARTA (JP): Police headquarters will summon legislator Sri Bintang Pamungkas tomorrow for questioning on his alleged role in a recent spate of anti-Indonesian government demonstrations in Germany.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Provinces to focus on SEA Games
Provinces to focus on SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Preparing Indonesian athletes for the Southeast Asian Games is the top priority for the National Sports Council (KONI) and its provincial chapters.Soegijono, the chairman of the council's Central Java chapter, said KONI's training director Hindarto told...
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Soeharto says investigators insane
Soeharto says investigators insane JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, returning from a four-nation tour, lashed out at the Indonesians believed to have provided information for demonstrations against the republic abroad, calling them insane and irrational.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Schoolboys tried for car theft
Schoolboys tried for car theft JAKARTA (JP): An elementary school boy and two junior high school students came before the Bogor State Court on Wednesday on car theft charges.The defendants were identified by Antara only by their initials: SD, 13, the elementary school boy, and SZ and TP, both 15.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
ASEAN calls off meeting
ASEAN calls off meeting BANGKOK (AFP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has called off an informal meeting with economic partners Japan, South Korea and China that had been set for later this month, a news report said.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Private sector expected to take over research funding
Private sector expected to take over research funding JAKARTA (JP): As the expected transfer of technology from foreign countries has not occurred, the government expects the private sector to provide most of the funds for research and development activities, an official says.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Government reviews telecommunications laws
Government reviews telecommunications laws JAKARTA (JP): To support the rapid development in telecommunications, the government is evaluating regulations on the industry."Telecommunications is a global industry and it always changes in correlation with the development of technology.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Rubin kicks off his Asian tour to clear doubts
Rubin kicks off his Asian tour to clear doubts LOS ANGELES (Reuter): U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin set off on Thursday for an eight-day trip to Asia with some explaining to do about America's role in the region.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Chemical firms to pay dividends of Rp 23.1b
Chemical firms to pay dividends of Rp 23.1b JAKARTA (JP): PT Unggul Indah Corporation (UIC), an alkylbenzene producer listed on Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, plans to distribute a total dividend of Rp 23.1 billion (US$10.5 million) for the 1994 book year.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Winnie fired again from post
Winnie fired again from post JOHANNESBURG (AFP): Winnie Mandela was yesterday fired from her ministerial post for the second time in two weeks by President Nelson Mandela, presidential spokesman Joel Netshitenzhe said.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Unemployment in E. Timor serious
Unemployment in E. Timor serious DILI, East Timor: Chief of the provincial manpower office Anton Setiyono said that unemployment in the youngest province is a pressing problem which needs "serious" attention.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Golkar and PPP agree on cement
Golkar and PPP agree on cement JAKARTA (JP): Golkar, the ruling political organization, and the United Development Party (PPP) both vow to fight to cut the prices of cement which have soared recently because of supply shortages.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Government under pressure to punish haj culprits
Government under pressure to punish haj culprits JAKARTA (JP): Legislators from the Moslem-oriented United Development Party (PPP) urged the government Thursday to punish those responsible for the chaos surrounding this year's haj pilgrimage.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Military cites one fight in Irian Jaya
Military cites one fight in Irian Jaya JAKARTA (JP): The military authorities in Irian Jaya say there has been only one incident of exchange of fire with a local separatist group in which one rebel was killed.Maj. Gen.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Three die in diarrhea outbreak
Three die in diarrhea outbreak SEMARANG, Central Java: Three people have died and dozens others were hospitalized when diarrhea hit the Wonosobo regency, an official said Thursday."Many of those hospitalized returned home after they recovered," acting Wonosobo regent Husein Moenawar said as quoted...
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Keidanren to visit RI
Keidanren to visit RI JAKARTA (JP): An eight-men delegation of Japan's most powerful business organization, Keidanren, is scheduled to arrive here tomorrow for a three-day visit, a statement from the Japanese embassy says.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Workers ask for minimum wage
Workers ask for minimum wage JAKARTA (JP): Workers from PT Maditra Inti Ragam, a garment company in Pinang-ranti, East Jakarta, filed a complaint with the City Council on Thursday alleging non-payment, on the part of the company, of salaries and the mandatory religious holiday payment.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
A startling turn
A startling turn A letter from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, dated April 5, 1995, and addressed to the Jayapura Court of Justice in Irian Jaya has prompted various reactions and comments.In his letter, the Chief Justice stated that the guilty parties in the case in question -- the...
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Matte head coach for RI soccer team
Matte head coach for RI soccer team JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesia Soccer Association (PSSI) has officially appointed Romano Matte as head coach for the national team bound for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.He is to take up his new duties on April 26.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Tyson on 'SCTV' tonight
Tyson on 'SCTV' tonight JAKARTA (JP): The private television station, SCTV, will broadcast an Oct. 28 interview by France's Charles Bietry of Canal Plus with former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson at 8:30 p.m. tonight.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Indonesia asked to export more 'halal' food items
Indonesia asked to export more 'halal' food items JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, which has introduced halal (permitted by Islamic law) labeling on processed food products, could tap into the increasing global halal food market, an expert said.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Artesian well fees raised by up to 250%
Artesian well fees raised by up to 250% JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has raised artesian well fees for household, social, commercial and industrial use between 150 to 250 percent, head of the Municipal Mining Office Arifin Akbar said.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Nine people competing for HIPMI top post
Nine people competing for HIPMI top post JAKARTA (JP): There are expected to be at least nine candidates for the chairmanship of the Association of Young Businessmen (HIPMI) at the association's national congress next week.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Medical students still in dark about AIDS
Medical students still in dark about AIDS JAKARTA (JP): Most Indonesian medical school students learn about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) through the mass media rather than from scientific journals and lectures, a survey team has discovered.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Goenawan, Bintang deny involvement in German protest
Goenawan, Bintang deny involvement in German protest JAKARTA (JP): Goenawan Mohamad and Sri Bintang Pamungkas denied military accusations that they took part in demonstrations against President Soeharto in Germany early this month.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Oki's lawyer vows to go to U.S. despite govt ban
Oki's lawyer vows to go to U.S. despite govt ban JAKARTA (JP): Despite being banned by the immigration office from leaving the country because of his alleged role in a criminal case, lawyer Ruhut Sitompoel said on Thursday that he would visit the United States to search for evidence which might...
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Letting go not always easy: Pet vendors
Letting go not always easy: Pet vendorsBy Poltak Hotradero JAKARTA (JP): The common principle in business is "Don't get attached emotionally to what you sell." Sure it is easy, if what you sell are vegetables or furniture, but in the case of street pet traders it's not an easy thing to do.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Landslide buries three alive
Landslide buries three alive BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Three people were buried alive in a landslide that occurred in Embong village near here this week, Antara reported Thursday.The body of one of the victims was pulled free on Thursday.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
'Inggris' means England, Great Britain, UK ...
'Inggris' means England, Great Britain, UK ... JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians will most likely continue to use the term Inggris and limit the usage of Britania Raya to political and official purposes, language experts say.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
UN wants Indonesian troops for missions in Africa
UN wants Indonesian troops for missions in Africa JAKARTA (JP): United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali has asked Indonesia to join the UN peacekeeping missions in three troubled African states -- Angola, Rwanda and Burundi.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
City police search for exclusive watch thief
City police search for exclusive watch thief JAKARTA (JP): City police are searching for an Indonesian man of Chinese descent, identified as 32-year-old Marsono Marsiti, a watch store attendant, for his alleged role in the theft of 50 expensive wristwatches worth over Rp 3 billion (US$1.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Four protesters arrested
Four protesters arrested JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested four students during a noisy demonstration for greater press freedom outside the Information Ministry yesterday, Antara news agency reported.Two of the students are from Pakuan University in Bogor and the other two from Jakarta.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
RI gets $30m to combat AIDS
RI gets $30m to combat AIDS JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will obtain $30 million (Rp 65 billion) from the United Nation for Population Activities (UNFPA) to help combat the rapid spread of AIDS in the country, a cabinet minister says.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Bouraq's correction
Bouraq's correction The caption under the page 10 picture in the April 3 The Jakarta Post is incorrect.It says that Bouraq Deputy President Danny Sumendap and his wife Meiske are offering a slice of birthday cake to Captain Aan Husdiana. The woman in the picture is not Mr.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Cabinet reshuffle seen for Malaysia after poll
Cabinet reshuffle seen for Malaysia after poll KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): At least three Malaysian cabinet ministers will quit their posts to contest state assembly seats in upcoming general elections, according to candidate lists disclosed by political parties yesterday.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Japan, RI agree on trade
Japan, RI agree on trade TOKYO (AFP): Japan and Indonesia agreed yesterday to cooperate in working out a draft for trade and investment liberalization during this year's meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, government officials said.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Utut bags first win at NY Open
Utut bags first win at NY Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one Grand Master Utut Adianto stopped American Gary Shure at the 41st move during the US$100,000 New York Open 1995 on Wednesday, the tournament's first day.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
APEC finance ministers meeting opens today
APEC finance ministers meeting opens today DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Most delegates to the second annual meeting of the APEC finance ministers arrived yesterday but the ministers of the United States and Japan, who are expected to be the center of attention, will fly in just a few hours before the...
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday In observance of Easter, the Sunday edition of The Jakarta Post will not appear tomorrow. The Post will appear again on Monday. -- Publisher
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
EAEC could have global benefits
EAEC could have global benefitsBy Mahathir Mohamad KUALA LUMPUR: In December 1990, when I proposed the simple idea of an East Asia Economic Group (EAEG), which I said should be like the successful "Cairns Group," I did not know I was being audacious. I did not think I was proposing anything radical.
Sat, 15 Apr 1995
Cultural festival marks Fishermen's Day jubilee
Cultural festival marks Fishermen's Day jubileeBy Mulkan Salmona PELABUHAN RATU, Sukabumi, West Java (JP): A sea of small, big, old and young people packed the usually quiet street in Pelabuhan Ratu, West Java.