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Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Soeharto to unveil draft budget

Soeharto to unveil draft budget JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is scheduled today to unveil the government's budget plan for 1995-1996, which will likely rely more on revenues from private sector activities and offer a salary increase for civil servants and Armed Forces members.

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Artist challenges art establishment to take another look

Artist challenges art establishment to take another lookBy Sarah Murray JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian art has revolved around style and ..isms for too long. People have forgotten that the very essence of Indonesian art has to do with the environment.

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Autopsy on Lorenza's body

Autopsy on Lorenza's body MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A medical team of the general hospital in the city has performed an autopsy on the body of Lorenza Cuomo, 42, an Italian who was found dead in the tourist resort of Gili Air on Tuesday.

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Gatotkaca song on 'ANteve'

Gatotkaca song on 'ANteve'From Media IndonesiaI am a retired person and love the stories of wayang kulit (shadow play with leather puppets). On Dec. 31, 1994 I watched an ANteve program featuring a song entitled Gatotkaca (an important character in the Pandawa dynasty).

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Manan reappointed rector

Manan reappointed rector BANDUNG, West Java: Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro swore in Manan P. Rukmana as rector of the Pajajaran University for a second term yesterday.In his speech, Wardiman reiterated the government's stand that academic freedom should not be misused for...

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Local tennis body vows to build stronger team

Local tennis body vows to build stronger team JAKARTA (JP): The newly elected president of the Indonesian Tennis Association, Sarwono Kusumaatmadja, has vowed to build a strong national team, comprising of talents with equal standards.

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Thai FM travels to Singapore

Thai FM travels to Singapore BANGKOK (AFP): Thai Foreign Minister Thaksin Shinawatra left here yesterday for Singapore as part of a familiarization tour of Southeast Asian nations.Thaksin, a millionaire businessman who was appointed foreign minister in October, was scheduled to fly on to Jakarta...

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Father, son jailed for murder

Father, son jailed for murder BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The district court in Rantau, Tapin, has sentenced Capt.(ret) Mansyur and his son, Mansyah, to 20 years and eleven years, respectively, for killing two people last year.

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

No more minibuses on Major Jakarta roads in the future

No more minibuses on Major Jakarta roads in the future JAKARTA (JP): Owners of city minibus companies have agreed to replace every two minibuses, crossing or operating along major thoroughfares, with one big-capacity bus.

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Experimentalism thrives in local modern art

Experimentalism thrives in local modern artBy Franki Raden JAKARTA (JP): A surge of creativity heightened the spirit of experimentalism here in the 1990s, particularly last year.No longer satisfied with painting and sculpture to convey their social, political and artistic aspirations, artists...

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued its gaining streak on the first three days of this year's share trading with the broad-based Composite Index strengthening yesterday by over two points to 474.48 from 472.38 on Tuesday.

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

New public phone charges

New public phone charges JAKARTA (JP): The government has set new rates for public telephone calls, effective since Jan. 1.The state-owned domestic telecommunications company PT Telkom now applies different charges at different times of day to long distance calls made from public card phones.

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Indonesia signals active role in UN security council

Indonesia signals active role in UN security council JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will oppose the use of force in resolving international disputes during its two-year tenure in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), which begins this month.

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Team to probe prostitution case

Team to probe prostitution case JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta Police have formed a special team to investigate allegations a young area woman was lured into prostitution on Batam Island.The investigation follows a report from Samin, a man living in Cengkareng, West Jakarta, that his daughter was...

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Abduction threat lends terror to Pope's RP visit

Abduction threat lends terror to Pope's RP visit ISABELA, Philippines (Agencies): Moslem fundamentalists in this southern island of Basilan are threatening to kidnap and behead Catholic priests during Pope John Paul II's visit to this country next week, a police official said yesterday.

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Taxi fares

Taxi faresFrom Bisnis IndonesiaWhen you arrive at Kebon Kelapa bus terminal in Bandung you will soon feel the coolness of the air of this Flower Town, as the people call it. But as soon as you get a taxi to continue your journey to your destination the taxi driver changes the atmosphere altogether.

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Illegal land appropriation

Illegal land appropriation JAKARTA (JP): A member of the local Legislative Council wants the Tangerang administration to take stern action against speculators who appropriate land from local villagers through intimidation.

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Public telephone needs repair

Public telephone needs repairFrom NeracaI would like to call for the attention of PT Telkom. On Jan. 2, 1995, I wanted to make call to my relative, but was very surprised to learn that the public telephone is gone.

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Ulemas support anti-crime raid

Ulemas support anti-crime raid JAKARTA (JP): The city chapter of the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI-DKI) yesterday pledged support for the military- sponsored anti-crime operation in the greater Jakarta area.

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Police believe they have Hutagalung killer

Police believe they have Hutagalung killer JAKARTA (JP): Bekasi police and relatives of Herbin Hutagalung left for Surabaya, East Java, yesterday to help establish the identity of a man suspected of killing six members of the family a year ago."The group flew to Surabaya at 2:30 p.m.

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Two dead in Baucau riot, regent says

Two dead in Baucau riot, regent says BAUCAU, East Timor (JP): Two persons were killed in last Sunday's ethnic riot here, according to the first full official account of the latest conflict in East Timor.

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Cina or Caina

Cina or CainaFrom NeracaThe state television (TVRI) has been pronouncing Cina (China) as Caina lately. The TVRI newscaster sometimes makes a slip of tongue and says Cina instead of Caina.The public may wonder why Cina should become Caina.

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

100 buses impounded every month

100 buses impounded every month JAKARTA (JP): At least 100 public transportation vehicles are impounded every month in West Jakarta for allegedly violating traffic regulations, a local officer said.Antara reported that head of the West Jakarta branch for Traffic and Land Transportation Control...

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Angkasa makes deal with Dutch firm to improve airports

Angkasa makes deal with Dutch firm to improve airports JAKARTA (JP): The government has agreed to assign Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from the Netherlands to assist PT Angkasa Pura II in expanding commercial facilities at airports operated by the state firm.

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Buddhist sect to go back to original teachings to end bickering

Buddhist sect to go back to original teachings to end bickering JAKARTA (JP): The Nichiren Shoshu Buddhist will reaffirm its resolution to stick to its original religious teachings when it convenes a grand synod later this month, members say.

Thu, 05 Jan 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.

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Mosque no place for political activities: Try

Mosque no place for political activities: Try JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno told Moslems yesterday not to use mosques for political activities, such as persuading the congregation to vote for a particular political organization in an election.

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

More public transport needed

More public transport neededFrom JayakartaThe number of motorcycle taxis in residential areas is increasing all the time. During peak hour, in the morning and in the afternoon, the entrance to residential streets turns into a sea of motorcycles.

Thu, 05 Jan 1995

Monument for Bekasi

Monument for BekasiFrom Media IndonesiaWe can be proud of the progress made in the town of Bekasi, West Java. Housing complexes are being established and industries set up. These achievements are not extraordinary considering the important role Bekasi played in the first few years after Indonesia...

Wed, 04 Jan 1995

3,855 firms violate labor regulations

3,855 firms violate labor regulations JAKARTA (JP): Out of the 27,204 companies operating in Jakarta, 3,855 were found guilty last year of violating a host of labor regulations including minimum wages, overtime wages and social insurance.Freddy P.

Wed, 04 Jan 1995

Funds promised for midwives in remote areas

Funds promised for midwives in remote areas JAKARTA (JP): The government will offer funds to midwives working in remote areas, State Minister of Population/Chairman of the National Family Planning Board (BKKBN) Haryono Suyono announced yesterday.

Wed, 04 Jan 1995

Grandmother's home burnt

Grandmother's home burnt BANDUNG, West Java: Police have arrested a 17 year-old man for setting his grandmother's house on fire because she refused to put him up on Sunday night.The youth identified only as Ts, has admitted to the arson, the police said.

Wed, 04 Jan 1995

Homosexual men strive to fight AIDS

Homosexual men strive to fight AIDSBy T. Sima Gunawan SURABAYA (JP): "Why should we use condoms? None of us will get pregnant," a gay man said when Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) activists told him about safe sex."Are you a doctor?" another man asked with a frown.

Wed, 04 Jan 1995

It's our fault

It's our faultFrom JayakartaEven as a sidewalk vendor myself, I sometimes have to agree with the authority's stern measures taken against sidewalk vendors who conduct business where they shouldn't. The government employees who conduct raids on indisciplined vendors often reflect an inhumane...

Wed, 04 Jan 1995

Lack of personnel slows closed-door regulations

Lack of personnel slows closed-door regulations JAKARTA (JP): The City Land Transportation Control Agency (DLLAJ) announced yesterday that it will start the implementation of the closed-door ruling for public minivans on Friday.

Wed, 04 Jan 1995

Indonesian roses bloom in Pasadena once again

Indonesian roses bloom in Pasadena once again JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has done it again in Pasadena. It won the Grand Marshal's Trophy for best creativity at the Tournament of Roses in this Californian city on Monday.

Wed, 04 Jan 1995

Transportation under control

Transportation under control JAKARTA (JP): Head of the transportation control department of the City Land Transportation Control Agency, Herman Tonglolangi, said yesterday that transportation during the Christmas and New Year holidays was under control.

Wed, 04 Jan 1995

Courts of law battling image problem

Courts of law battling image problemBy Imanuddin JAKARTA (JP): The year 1994 was filled with many controversial court room battles. The most interesting battle of all, however, occurred outside the courtroom as the legal system itself struggled to improve its image.

Wed, 04 Jan 1995

RI-Australia relations ties solidifying

RI-Australia relations ties solidifying Following is an excerpt from a paper presented by former minister of defense and security Gen. (ret.) L.B. Moerdani at a conference hosted by the Australian Defense Studies Center last month in Canberra. This is the first of two installments.

Wed, 04 Jan 1995

Garuda to operate Abacus next month

Garuda to operate Abacus next month JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Indonesia, the national air carrier, will operate the Abacus Mega Computerized Reservation System next month after acquiring a two percent stake of the Singapore-based business early last year.

Wed, 04 Jan 1995

Semen Kupang's profit up

Semen Kupang's profit up JAKARTA (JP): The East Nusa Tenggara-based state-owned cement company PT Semen Kupang raked in Rp 4.6 billion (US$2.1 million) in profits during 1994 from the sales of 172,452 tons of cement, passing their target of Rp 4.5 billion, .The company's president, M.

Wed, 04 Jan 1995

Sarwono wants ban on 'Napoleon' trade

Sarwono wants ban on 'Napoleon' trade JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja said he is pressing for a ban on the fishing of Napoleon tropical fish and subsequent ban of its trading.

Wed, 04 Jan 1995

Waiting for new budget

Waiting for new budget President Soeharto has made it quite clear that the 1995-1996 state budget plan he will propose to the House of Representatives tomorrow will be as austere as the current one. This policy contrasts strikingly with the prediction of more robust economic expansion this year.

Wed, 04 Jan 1995

Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: AfricaWE COME TO SHARE: Delegates of the five-day Asia Pacific Forum get a warm welcome at the Savoy Homann, Panghegar Heritage Hotel in Bandung. They were part of the 100 senior officers from 43 African and 10 Asian states who convened to share experiences in sustainable...

Wed, 04 Jan 1995

Minimum wages to rise in April

Minimum wages to rise in April JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday it will raise minimum wage levels by between 10 percent and 35 percent in 19 provinces as of April 1.Despite the positive aspects of the move, the All Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI) was quick to denounce the raises...

Wed, 04 Jan 1995

Indonesian anthem

Indonesian anthemFrom SinarOn Dec. 17, 1994 I saw the movie I Love Trouble at Studio 21 Pontianak (theater 5). Upon entering the theater I heard the song Mr. Love sung by Connie Francis. As soon as I was seated, as Connie's song was finished, I was startled to hear Indonesia Raya, Indonesia's...

Wed, 04 Jan 1995

Court confirms Nuku's verdict

Court confirms Nuku's verdict JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of human rights activist Nuku Soleiman, who was convicted of defaming President Soeharto last year, his lawyer said yesterday.

Wed, 04 Jan 1995

Taiwan major investor

Taiwan major investor TAIPEI (AFP): Taiwan's business people poured US$20.6 billion into overseas investments in 1986-92, making the island the world's 12th-largest investor, the Economic Daily News said yesterday.

Wed, 04 Jan 1995

Suspected killer, rapist of teenage girl arrested

Suspected killer, rapist of teenage girl arrested JAKARTA (JP): City police announced yesterday the arrest of a single suspect believed to have murdered and raped a 15-year- old girl in Bekasi."The suspect was arrested this morning and is still being questioned," City Police spokesman Lt. Col.

Wed, 04 Jan 1995

Disturbing conflicts

Disturbing conflicts In his New Year's address President Soeharto referred to the disputes that are, at present, bothering the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) and Nahdatul Ulama (NU). Although he did not explicitly mention their names, he said he felt concerned because a failure on the part of...

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