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Few people apply for death certificates

Few people apply for death certificates JAKARTA (JP): Head of the city's Civil Registration Office, Herusuko, said yesterday that Jakarta citizens' awareness of the importance of death certificates is still low."We only issue about 4,000 death certificates a year.

Muhammadiyah asks Mochtar to step aside

Muhammadiyah asks Mochtar to step aside JAKARTA (JP): Muhammadiyah has asked controversial scholar Mochtar Buchori to step down from his rectorship of its Jakarta teachers training institute, IKIP Muhammadiyah, because of his activity in the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).

Governor gets medal of merit

Governor gets medal of merit JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has received a medal of merit from the Indonesian Legion of Veterans.The medal was presented by Thahir, chairman of the Veteran Legion, to the governor in a ceremony at City Hall on Monday.

Local drug trial defendant may face life

Local drug trial defendant may face life JAKARTA (JP): State prosecutor Tengku Zakaria yesterday asked Judge Tuaradja Siregar at the Central Jakarta District Court to sentence Freddy A Thing to life imprisonment for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking.

Developer responds

Developer respondsFrom KompasDeveloper PT Perdana Gapura Prima has responded to my letter in Kompas, Jan. 18, 1995, entitled Kecewa Berat Sama Developer (Deeply disappointed at Developer). The developer which built the Cimanggu Housing Complex has settled the problems about which I complained.

Can kyai kiss a woman?

Can kyai kiss a woman?From RepublikaAs a Moslem of Ahlus Sunnah Waljamaah I would like to ask a question concerning Islamic law. Can a man embrace and kiss a woman, who is not his wife, as a sign of affection, not out of lust or passion, just as a parent to children, or a teacher to pupils?I am...

Jakarta lowest on mortality rate

Jakarta lowest on mortality rate JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta has achieved the lowest infant mortality rate in the country with only 33 deaths in 1,000 deliveries as compared to 38 deaths in 1,000 newly-born infants at the national level.

Training for city officials

Training for city officials JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor of Economic and Development Affairs Tb. M. Rais opened yesterday a special training course on the integrated city expansion program.The deputy governor said at the training course, which was attended by the city administration's 125...

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 24, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------- DHARMALA INSURANCE 1.500 0 ADES ALFINDO 2.400 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2.400 535.500 AHAP INSURANCE 3.

Kalimantan murder case takes a new twist

Kalimantan murder case takes a new twist JAKARTA (JP): A 1987 murder case that attracted a lot of controversy over allegations of wrongful convictions has taken a new twist with the three men, who were convicted and later released on parole, now the subject of a new police investigation.Brig. Gen.

Industrial Product Expo to be in August

Industrial Product Expo to be in August JAKARTA (JP): The government has appointed PT Napindo Mediapratama, a company owned by tycoon Sudwikatmono, to coordinate the Indonesian Product Exhibition 1995, to be held on a 24,000-hectare plot at the Jakarta Fairground from Aug. 12 until Aug. 27.

Doctors sell medication

Doctors sell medicationFrom Gatra,I am referring to the article If doctors sell medicine (Gatra, Dec. 17,1994). The article said that the Head of the Indonesian Medical Association Azrul Azwar permits doctors to sell medication to patients.I'm surprised at this statement.

Two killed by train

Two killed by train SEMARANG, Central Java: Two sleeping men were dragged and killed by a train near the Bangetayu crossing in Genuk district on Tuesday.The two men apparently fell asleep after a long walk along the railway on Tuesday morning, the local police said.

Firms warned on use of initial offering funds

Firms warned on use of initial offering funds JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) Bacelius Ruru warned public companies yesterday to use the proceeds of public offerings in accordance with their initial plans.

Patrol boat sinks off Cirebon coast

Patrol boat sinks off Cirebon coast CIREBON, West Java: A patrol boat belonging to the Cirebon Customs and Excise Agency sank five miles off the coast here after being battered by waves on Sunday.So powerful was the wave that sank the boat that it snapped the line that linked the boat with a...

Photos enough to bring Oki to court: Police

Photos enough to bring Oki to court: Police JAKARTA (JP): Police said yesterday they have several photos which are enough evidence to bring Hernoko Dewantono, alias Oki, to court as the main suspect in the Los Angeles triple murders.

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.

I'm not a civil servant: Harmoko

I'm not a civil servant: Harmoko JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko has finally responded to criticism that his job as chairman of Golkar, the largest political organization, represents a conflict of interests.

Businessmen still complain about licensing redtape

Businessmen still complain about licensing redtape JAKARTA (JP): Businessmen are still complaining about arduous licensing procedures, including difficulties in acquiring land titles and building permits, Industry Minister Tunky Ariwibowo said yesterday.

Asia to gain $20b for new refineries

Asia to gain $20b for new refineries SINGAPORE (AFP): Asia will gain substantial new oil refining capacity with about US$20 billion in "firm" investment expected up to 1998, adding substantial new capacity in the region, an official said yesterday."Total firm additions are estimated at 2.

Dorchester hotel features Indonesian culinary delight

Dorchester hotel features Indonesian culinary delight LONDON (JP): Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands, each with its own variety of delicacies, fruits, fish, vegetables and spices.A hint of its culinary wealth has recently been provided to outsiders by Sri Owen's newly published...

RI's Lioe shines in Japan Open

RI's Lioe shines in Japan Open TOKYO (AFP): Lioe Tiong Ping of Indonesia needed some time to get used to the lights over the courts before beating Japan's Koichi Kuwano in the first round of the US$125,000 Japan Open badminton championships yesterday.

Power project gets $1.8b

Power project gets $1.8b KARACHI (AFP): Hubco of Pakistan has successfully arranged US$1.8 billion in financing for the world's largest private sector power project, a senior official said yesterday.The company has raised an additional $200 million to the project's estimated cost of $1.6 billion.

Wismoyo accepts top Sports Council job

Wismoyo accepts top Sports Council job JAKARTA (JP): Wismoyo Arismunandar finally agreed, yesterday, to accept the chairmanship of the National Sports Council (KONI), in place of Surono, if it is offered to him by the electoral board tonight.

Milla deceives his former club

Milla deceives his former club YAOUNDE (Reuter): Cameroon World Cup soccer hero Roger Milla's former club have accused him of cheating them out of a transfer fee when he left for Indonesian side Pelita Jaya.

Indonesian female workers

Indonesian female workersFrom GatraI am writing about the situation of Indonesian female workers in Malaysia. An agent supplied Indonesian female workers to Malaysia and made a huge profit from the business.

Spending up yet oil exploration decline in RI

Spending up yet oil exploration decline in RI JAKARTA (JP): The number of wells drilled for oil and gas exploration and production in Indonesia declined substantially last year in spite of a significant increase in spending commitments by petroleum companies operating in the archipelago.

Indoprom service

Indoprom serviceFrom KompasI have been subscribing to Newsweek magazine from Indoprom for about four years. During that period, 1994 was less than the best for me. I did not receive copies of the magazine from July 24 through to December, although I had paid the subscription fee for the whole year.

Ayala joins RI property firm

Ayala joins RI property firm JAKARTA (JP): Ayala Land Inc., a Philippine property company, has acquired a 25 percent stake in PT Menara Duta, a property firm affiliated with the Tigaraksa Group, the Indonesian company revealed in a report yesterday.

Islam should preach peace, President Soeharto says

Islam should preach peace, President Soeharto says JAKARTA (JP): Force and violence are not characteristics of Islam and those spreading the religion should clarify this, President Soeharto said yesterday.

Forecasting office predicts wetter days

Forecasting office predicts wetter days JAKARTA (JP): The national weather bureau is predicting even wetter days ahead for many parts of Indonesia, although in some parts rainfall might start declining.

Jasa Marga is negligent

Jasa Marga is negligentFrom Bisnis IndonesiaPT Jasa Marga has often been criticized through the media either for its notorious services or the bad conditions of toll roads in some locations. But this company seems to be indifferent to public complaints.

Kerosene dealer robbed

Kerosene dealer robbed JAKARTA (JP): Six people wearing army uniforms robbed a house owned by Suparto, a kerosene dealer, on Friday in Klender, East Jakarta.Republika daily reported yesterday that the robbery occurred at 11:30 p.m.

Protecting the investing public

Protecting the investing public In the next several months, the House of Representatives (DPR) will review a new bill on Indonesia's capital market. It should be greatly welcomed.In view of the rapid developments in the business sector, notably financial transactions, it would indeed be too risky...

Cautious drafting of demonstration legislation sought

Cautious drafting of demonstration legislation sought JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to regulate street demonstrations through official legislation must not come at the expense of people's democratic rights, experts and politicians said yesterday.

Cambodian foreign minister to visit Indonesia

Cambodian foreign minister to visit Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Cambodia's Foreign Minister, Ung Huot, will arrive here tomorrow morning to begin a three-day visit to Indonesia.Indonesian foreign ministry officials yesterday described the visit as a "courtesy call" following his recent appointment to...

Walhi criticizes government over land reclamation

Walhi criticizes government over land reclamation JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) charged yesterday that the municipal administration's Jakarta Bay reclamation plan is a shortcut taken without due attention to environmental and societal impacts.

Labeling a move to 'protect' the young

Labeling a move to 'protect' the youngBy Hidayat Jati JAKARTA (JP): PT Arbamass Multi Invesco's President Emir Baramuli pledged yesterday that his company's labeling system would help reduce the negative impact that the sale of alcoholic beverages has on the country.

C. Kalimantan wins rowing meet

C. Kalimantan wins rowing meet JAKARTA (JP): Central Kalimantan's scullers pedaled to nine gold medals, four silvers and a bronze to win the overall title at the national rowing championships which closed in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi on Sunday.

Workers protest ban on headdress

Workers protest ban on headdress JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of Moslem female workers, of an electronic company, in dispute with their employers over their religious headdress brought their case to the House of Representatives yesterday.

Indonesia has enough teachers: Legislators

Indonesia has enough teachers: Legislators JAKARTA (JP): Many legislators criticized the Indonesian Teachers Union (PGRI) yesterday for routine complaints that the nation has a shortage of teachers when, they claim, there are sufficient numbers.

The world needs sound statistics on environment

The world needs sound statistics on environment JAKARTA (JP): The development of a sound environmental statistic system is urgently needed in line with increasing environmental awareness worldwide, says a senior official of the Central Bureau of Statistics.

Thai gets life sentence for drug trafficking

Thai gets life sentence for drug trafficking JAKARTA (JP): Judge R.P.A. Mangkoediningrat of the Central Jakarta District Court sentenced yesterday to life imprisonment Sae Lim Iaw, a Thai national, for his involvement in a drug trafficking case.

Government probes 'kue lapis' case

Government probes 'kue lapis' case JAKARTA (JP): The health authorities launched an investigation into the use of artificial preservatives in kue lapis, a popular traditional cake, after Malaysia declared last week that 10 Indonesian brands are unfit for consumption.

To demonstrate is a fundamental right: Seminar

To demonstrate is a fundamental right: Seminar JAKARTA (JP): The right of the public and students to take to the streets and demonstrate for various causes is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution, a seminar concluded.

Potted plants will 'replace' vendors

Potted plants will 'replace' vendors JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has ordered 120 traders operating along Jl. Matraman Raya in Jatinegara to leave the area as of Jan. 18, despite their appeal to remain until the upcoming Idul Fitri holiday.

Three die, 10 hurt in accident

Three die, 10 hurt in accident KENDAL, Central Java: At least three people were killed and ten others seriously injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck near Kendal last weekend.Chief of the Kendal police precinct Lt. Col.

Squatters demolish houses

Squatters demolish houses JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Cengkareng Timur have voluntarily demolished their houses, located on land owned by the state housing developer Perum Perumnas, following an operation carried out by the West Jakarta mayoral administrative advisory board (Muspika).

Bridges over toll roads

Bridges over toll roadsFrom NeracaI do not know precisely how many pedestrian bridges will be built over the toll roads. But I was told that tens of millions of rupiah have been allocated for the projects.

Central bank determined to tighten its supervision

Central bank determined to tighten its supervision This is the second of two articles based on a paper presented by the Governor of Bank Indonesia Soedjadjad Djiwandono at the annual bankers' meeting on Jan. 19, 1995.