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Foreign, domestic firms to be treated equally

Foreign, domestic firms to be treated equally JAKARTA (JP): Both foreign and domestic investment companies in Indonesia will be governed by the same law when a new investment bill, currently being drafted by the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), is passed later this year.

Aceh ferry catches fire

Aceh ferry catches fire BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Fire destroyed an anchored ferry at the Lampu-uk Aceh Besar tourist resort Tuesday, causing a financial loss of more than Rp 300 million ($135,000) but no casualties, Antara reported yesterday.Hennie H.

Special attention urged for RI workers in Saudi

Special attention urged for RI workers in Saudi JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas yesterday instructed Indonesia's newly appointed Consul General to Jeddah, Anwar Yasin, to pay special attention to the plight of Indonesian workers in Saudi Arabia.

Artificial reefs provide hope for fishermen

Artificial reefs provide hope for fishermen JAKARTA (JP): There is still hope for fishermen, who rely on catches of reef fish, as the country's coral reefs rapidly vanish -- they can build artificial reefs.

Many parks change functions

Many parks change functions JAKARTA (JP): The head of West Jakarta's public parks office, Abuhair, said on Thursday that his office was having difficulty handling many of the city's resources because they were managed by other agencies.

Lontar collects $190,650 for three book projects

Lontar collects $190,650 for three book projects JAKARTA (JP): All noise subsided when the five musicians sounded their drums and three pairs of young women and men clad in traditional Riau garb -- red for the ladies and yellow for the men -- entered the hall, each hand holding a plate high above...

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 24, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,275 100 1,500 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 -50 2,500 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,225 0 ANEKA...

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.

Bintan to have 28 new hotels

Bintan to have 28 new hotels PEKANBARU, Riau: At least 28 four and five star-rated hotels will be built on the fast-growing Bintan island over the next ten years, a local tourism office said yesterday."In addition, 13 golf courses with 18 holes each will also be built to help promote tourism on the...

Arief Budiman to resign from Satya Wacana

Arief Budiman to resign from Satya Wacana SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Outspoken academic Arief Budiman is determined to quit the Satya Wacana Christian University even if he wins his legal battle against the college management over his dismissal.

Taiwanese leads at Bali Open

Taiwanese leads at Bali Open JAKARTA (JP): Lin Keng-chi of Chinese Taipei overcame the stinging heat and the tough field fired a blistering nine-under par-63 for a 202 and took over the lead after the third day of the US$250,000 Sempati Bali Open yesterday.

Girl's abduction still a mystery

Girl's abduction still a mystery JAKARTA (JP): Gambir police in Central Jakarta are still trying to ascertain the whereabouts of a three-and-half-year girl who is believed to have been abducted by an elderly woman on Monday.

More post boxes needed

More post boxes neededFrom KompasThe Vice President and the Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications recently said that people should develop a habit of writing letters. With respect to this, I would like to suggest that the authorities provide more post boxes in strategic places.

'Preman' given course on military discipline

'Preman' given course on military disciplineBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): A total of 569 hoodlums began a two-week training course on military discipline and skills yesterday, under the guidance of senior police, military and civil service personnel.

Indah Kiat's wood

Indah Kiat's wood I regret that your story headlined Severe wood shortage at Indah Kiat mill on page-9 in the March 24, 1995 issue had been written without rechecking the figures at our company.The story misquoted me regarding the harvestable area of Indah Kiat's timber estates.

She sings, acts and does the catwalk. She's a starlet

She sings, acts and does the catwalk. She's a starletBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): It's a typical slackers' day: 6 p.m. and you're sitting in front of the telly fixated by one of the many generic music video shows.

New bank syndicate to finance housing

New bank syndicate to finance housing JAKARTA (JP): Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN), Bank Papan Sejahtera (BPS) and Bank Dagang dan Industri (BDI) agreed yesterday to form a syndication to finance housing projects.

President's security get new chief

President's security get new chief JAKARTA (JP): Brig. Gen. Siradjuddin Paiyoi took charge yesterday of the military unit most responsible for the safety of President Soeharto.Siradjuddin became the commandant of the Presidential Security Force and takes over from Brig. Gen. Jasril Jacub.

Capital market bill soon

Capital market bill soon JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad is scheduled to submit a draft of the long-awaited law on capital markets to the House of Representatives (DPR) next Wednesday.

Factory probed over pollution

Factory probed over pollution PURWAKARTA, West Java: The environmental impact management agency (Bapedal) and national police headquarters are currently investigating alleged polluting activities by PT Inda Bharat Rayon (IBR), Antara reported.

New evidence in Oki's case

New evidence in Oki's case JAKARTA (JP): American police have found a car related to last year's triple murder in Los Angeles allegedly committed by Hernoko Dewantono, alias Oki, an Indonesian police officer said yesterday.Deputy Chief of National Police for Operational Affairs Maj. Gen.

Consumer group hails progressive car taxation

Consumer group hails progressive car taxation JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumer Protection Foundation has hailed the city administration's decision to implement a progressive car taxation system as of next month.

Container terminal project approved

Container terminal project approved JAKARTA (JP): The government has approved the construction of a terminal for shipping containers in Koja, North Jakarta.The project's chief, Sri Raharjo told Antara on Thursday that the letter of approval, issued on March 21, was signed by Coordinating Minister...

City slum areas reflect social gap: Soeharto

City slum areas reflect social gap: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that slum areas in the city are a reflection of the social gap in society and all people should work together to do away with those areas.

Vietnam plans to join ACP

Vietnam plans to join ACP HANOI (AFP): Vietnam is planning to become a member of the Association of Coffee Producers in an effort to help stabilize prices, a visiting Indonesian minister said yesterday.Trade Minister Satrio B.

Phil Collins' open-air concert in Ancol Saturday

Phil Collins' open-air concert in Ancol Saturday JAKARTA (JP): Whether you like the music of Phil Collins or not, there is no denying that he is one of the world's most prominent and prolific musicians of the last two decades.

Bekasi residents complain about expulsion threat

Bekasi residents complain about expulsion threat JAKARTA (JP): Seven people representing 35 families from the Segara Makmur village, Bekasi, went to the House of Representatives yesterday to seek help after being threatened with expulsion from their land, which is the proposed site of a mall...

Factory probed over pollution

Factory probed over pollution PURWAKARTA, West Java: The environmental impact management agency (Bapedal) and national police headquarters are currently investigating alleged polluting activities by PT Inda Bharat Rayon (IBR), Antara reported.

Golkar representatives told to remain critical

Golkar representatives told to remain critical JAKARTA (JP): Still quivering from the dismissal of their whistle-blowing colleague, legislators from the ruling Golkar political grouping are still being encouraged to speak out.

Developers fail to meet municipal requirements

Developers fail to meet municipal requirements JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-seven developers in North Jakarta have yet to fulfill their obligation to turn over social and public facilities worth Rp 2.4 trillion to the city administration.

Progressive car taxation begins April 1 in Jakarta

Progressive car taxation begins April 1 in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Residents and companies who own more than one car will have to pay tax at rates between 20 and 100 percent higher the current effective car tax rates when the progressive car taxation system comes into force next month.

Klender market traders upset over kiosk prices

Klender market traders upset over kiosk prices JAKARTA (JP): About 35 traders selling their goods at a makeshift traditional market on Jl. Wijaya Kesumah I in Klender, East Jakarta, asked the city council yesterday to help them negotiate kiosk prices with PD Pasar Jaya, a city owned market company.

New hero created

New hero created Again Singaporeans have caused emotional pain to the nationality pleas of their long time allies.In 1968, the tiny republic hanged our two courageous soldiers, Usman and Harun, in the same prison Contemplacion was hanged.

Tight security for Phil Collins show

Tight security for Phil Collins show JAKARTA (JP): Around 2,500 police and military personnel will be deployed to ensure there are no untoward incidents during the music concert of singer Phil Collins at Ancol Dreamland, North Jakarta, on Saturday night.

Banten Mosque

Banten Mosque I am concerned over the maintenance of the Banten Mosque in Banten, West Java, one of region's favorite tourist attractions.Sadly, the mosque is in poor sanitary condition. The water for Wudhlu (ritual washing) is dirty and people still use it.

200 to join Bandung road racing meet

200 to join Bandung road racing meet JAKARTA (JP): More than 200 racers from various cities are expected to join the second leg of the national road racing championships on the Gazebo circuit, Bandung, slated for March 25-26.

Salomon, Bakrie tie up

Salomon, Bakrie tie up JAKARTA (JP): Salomon Brothers, a major American investment bank, and PT Bakrie Securities have agreed to establish a joint venture that will engage in international capital raising and financial advice.

European Medieval ensemble to play at Erasmus Huis

European Medieval ensemble to play at Erasmus HuisBy Joe Mudnich JAKARTA (JP): As the sounds of gamelan used to fill the royal courts of Java, another kind of courtly music will soon visit Indonesia, a music that six centuries ago echoed in the chambers of kings in European Middle Ages.

ABRI spokesman moves up

ABRI spokesman moves up JAKARTA (JP): Maj. Gen. Syarwan Hamid was sworn in as new assistant to the chief of the socio-political department of the Armed Forces (ABRI) yesterday, replacing Maj. Gen. Hari Sabarno.

U.S. golfer Meeks takes sole lead in Bali

U.S. golfer Meeks takes sole lead in Bali JAKARTA (JP): American Eric Meeks surged ahead to the sole lead position yesterday after firing a five-under par-67 for a 133 at the halfway stage of the US$250,000 Sempati Bali Open golf championship.

Ramos acts against S'pore to survive

Ramos acts against S'pore to surviveBy Cecil Morella MANILA (AFP): The last time the Philippines worked itself up to a fury over a corpse, a president was toppled. So Fidel Ramos was taking no chances when he yanked bilateral ties close to the breaking point after Singapore hanged a Filipina maid.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 23, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------ ADES ALFINDO 2,175 -525 1,000 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,225 23,000 ANEKA KIMIA...

Cargoes tightly controlled in Dili

Cargoes tightly controlled in Dili DILI, East Timor: Head of the local customs and excise office Soenarno has said that his office would tighten the flow of cargoes in the region as there have been indications of attempts to smuggle out products from the region to neighboring islands, Antara...

The Listening Post

The Listening Post * Some mistakes are all too familiar in the speaking and writing of English by Indonesians. Some of these errors occur because of the urge to match forms with direct translation: the ubiquitous "I have ever built a snowman," for instance.

RI calls for calm in hanging rift

RI calls for calm in hanging rift JAKARTA (Agencies): Indonesia, as a self-styled "older brother", has called for "cooler heads" to ease rising tensions in the diplomatic row between fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members Singapore and the Philippines.

Bukaka wins loading bridge contract

Bukaka wins loading bridge contract JAKARTA (JP): PT Bukaka Teknik Utama, a publicly-listed subsidiary of the Bukaka Group, has won a US$75 million contract for the construction of 76 aircraft loading bridges for Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok airport.

Coin box full

Coin box fullFrom NeracaA few days ago I was shopping at the Akasia department store in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta.I wanted to use one of the five public telephones in front of the store but none could be used.

RI stakes claim to permanent seat at UNS Council

RI stakes claim to permanent seat at UNS Council JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia declared on Wednesday that it meets the criteria to be considered for a permanent seat on an expanded United Nations Security Council.

UN peace troops still needed

UN peace troops still neededBy Enny Soeprapto JAKARTA (JP): The dispatches of 7,000 peacekeepers to Haiti and 8,000 to Angola in recent months are the latest peace-keeping operations undertaken by the United Nations since 1948.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Kabuto 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:00 School Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 TV Series: Zero One Magazine 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Culture Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Features Program: You Should Know 7:00 Evening...