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Passport fee

Passport fee I am a Pakistani businessman. I have been traveling in South Asian countries for the last eight years. I love to have my holidays in Indonesia.I have never faced any problems while visiting Indonesia, but on my visit to the Jakarta Fair last year, someone stole my bag containing...

RI offers engineering services to OIC

RI offers engineering services to OIC JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia asked Islamic countries yesterday to use its design and engineering skills to promote intra-Islamic trade and investment.Coordinating Minister for Production and Distribution Hartarto Sastrosoenarto said that most Islamic countries...

'Suara Pembaruan' lawsuit rejected

'Suara Pembaruan' lawsuit rejected JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta State Administrative High Court yesterday rejected a lawsuit by Suara Pembaruan publisher, PT Media Interaksi Utama (PT MIU), against the Central Committee for Settling Labor Disputes' (P4P) decision ordering the publisher to reinstate...

New tax on property

New tax on property According to Fuad Bawazier, director general of taxes (Bisnis Indonesia, Oct.7), the government is devising a tax to be levied on the title transfer of land and buildings. Transfers of titles will be subject to a tax of 5 percent of the sale price.

Never take national unity for granted: YKPK

Never take national unity for granted: YKPK JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should not take unity and harmonious coexistence between citizens from multi-cultural backgrounds for granted, an organization of retired generals and bureaucrats advised yesterday.

Counterfeiter gets six years

Counterfeiter gets six years MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Medan District Court sentenced 31- year-old Sarma Dedi Saragih to six years in jail on Tuesday, for counterfeiting, Antara reported yesterday.The medical student from a local private university was found guilty of counterfeiting Rp 16,820,000...

German firm eyes new Lombok airport

German firm eyes new Lombok airport JAKARTA (JP): A German consortium wants to get involved in developing a new airport in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, which was previously eyed by a Singapore-based consortium.

RI bridge team trumps five in a row

RI bridge team trumps five in a row JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's men's team was lying fourth in Group A after beating Germany 19-11 in the 11th session of the 10th Bridge Open Team Olympics Tuesday.Spearheaded by veteran pair Henky Lasut and Eddy Manoppo, the team performed impressively by carving...

Joint venture to build new toll road

Joint venture to build new toll road JAKARTA (JP): State-owned toll road operator PT Jasa Marga, PT Mawatindo Road Construction and Malaysia's Esprit Group Berhad yesterday agreed to set up a joint venture to build a toll road between Semarang and Demak in Central Java.

Poll campaign should educate people: Experts

Poll campaign should educate people: Experts YOGYAKARTA (JP): Prominent political observers yesterday gathered here to discuss strategies for improving election campaigns so they educate rather than exploit people.Koento Wibisono, Muladi, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, Moh. A.S.

Riau in all out boar war

Riau in all out boar war JAKARTA (JP): Armed with sickles, sticks and rifles, dozens of villagers, youths and sharp shooters have marched into the jungle for a major war -- against wild boars.Riau provincial government officials are serious about exterminating the boars that local farmers have...

Thousands need clean water

Thousands need clean water REMBANG, Central Java: While reports about flooding in the province continue to make headlines, more than half a million people in the regencies of Rembang and Blora face a shortage of clean water, reported Antara yesterday.

Garuda pilot and Ecstasy

Garuda pilot and EcstasyFrom KompasGaruda pilot MS flying the Amsterdam-Jakarta route was caught in the Netherlands with Ecstasy, a drug prohibited in Indonesia. He was taking a great risk by trying to dodge the prevailing regulations.

'Police responsible for Bogor detainee's death'

'Police responsible for Bogor detainee's death' JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) says the death of a robbery suspect in Bogor police custody must be thoroughly investigated.The foundation's operational secretary, Munir, said Cece Tajudin was a police detainee so anything...

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:45 TV Series: Family Matters 3:05 Dance Performance 3:30 TV Series: 13 Wonder 4:05 Film: Here Comes the Stars 4:30 Education: Dunia Mahasiswa 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:25 My Country 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...

RI's Great River wins Disney distribution rights

RI's Great River wins Disney distribution rights SINGAPORE (AFP): Publicly-listed PT Great River International of Indonesia has won distribution and retailing rights for Disney-licensed apparel in key Asian and Middle East markets following an acquisition announced here yesterday.

Bakrie to acquire firms

Bakrie to acquire firms JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed finance division of Bakrie Group, Bakrie Finance Corporation, plans to buy majority share holdings in three finance companies: PT Dinaro Modal Finance, PT Asemka Pratama Leasing and PT Asuransi Jiwa Centris.

Utut likely to finish second in chess meet

Utut likely to finish second in chess meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one chess player Utut Adianto is likely to finish second after the ninth and last round of the Gunadharma International Chess Tournament today.

Honda to set up RI venture

Honda to set up RI venture TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Honda Motor Co. Ltd. said yesterday it would set up a joint venture in Indonesia to produce and sell general-purpose engines, generators and water pumps.Honda would have a 60 percent stake in the venture, PT Sinar Honda Jaya, while local partner PT...

Jakarta prime office rents predicted to increase

Jakarta prime office rents predicted to increase JAKARTA (JP): Grade A office rents in the Jakarta Golden Triangle will increase in the last quarter of 1996 and in 1997, after four years of stagnation, a property analyst said yesterday.

Score girl killed, student dies

Score girl killed, student dies JAKARTA (JP): A girl, who worked as a score girl at a billiards center, was stabbed to death yesterday in the defunct Kemayoran airport in Central Jakarta.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. M.

Government criticized for failing to quash Fretilin

Government criticized for failing to quash Fretilin DILI, East Timor (JP): The provincial legislative council has criticized Jakarta for failing to end the 20-year-old small-scale separatist rebellion in the territory.

Policeman abuses newsman

Policeman abuses newsman AMBON, Maluku: Provincial police chief Triwibowo Subroto apologized to local journalists who were harassed by a police officer earlier this month.The reporters were covering the opening of a Koran reading contest on Oct. 14 when Sgt.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 23, 1996 Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,050 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 800 0 20,000 Andayani Megah 1,000 -25 150,000 Aneka...

Olympic champs win cars

Olympic champs win cars JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Olympic gold medal winning pair Ricky Subagja and Rexy Mainaky each received a Bimantara Cakra car yesterday from Bimantara Group president Bambang Trihatmojo.

Colombian Samper to hold talks with Soeharto today

Colombian Samper to hold talks with Soeharto today JAKARTA (JP): Colombian President Ernesto Samper arrived here yesterday for a two-day visit.Samper, who chairs the developing countries' 118-member Non- Aligned Movement, is scheduled to have a private meeting with President Soeharto after visiting...

Foreign riders arrive here for Asia Pacific races

Foreign riders arrive here for Asia Pacific races JAKARTA (JP): The first batch of overseas riders arrived here yesterday for the Asia Pacific Motocross Championship at Bumi Serpong Damai, Tangerang, West Java, this weekend.

Another President Taxi driver murdered in North Jakarta

Another President Taxi driver murdered in North Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): A taxi driver was stabbed to death by passengers yesterday on Jl. Agung Perkasa Raya, Tanjung Priok district, in North Jakarta.North Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.

Solidarity through trade

Solidarity through trade With little fanfare, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry and private sector groups concluded their week-long meetings in Jakarta yesterday calling for greater trade among the 52 members of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC).

Play on trendy, caring teens

Play on trendy, caring teens JAKARTA (JP): A play about trendy teenagers who are environmentally aware will be performed on Sunday at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Central Jakarta.The play also touches on teenagers' awareness of HIV/AIDS, and is organized by The Body Shop and HIV/AIDS awareness...

S'pore firm to manage Bakrie van logistics

S'pore firm to manage Bakrie van logistics JAKARTA (JP): Bakrie group subsidiary PT Prosys Bangun Nusantara signed up Singapore Technologies Logistics (STL) yesterday to help manage the flow and supply of components for Bakrie vans.

Hybrid orchid on display

Hybrid orchid on display JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Orchid Lovers Association (PAI), in cooperation with Pasar Seni Ancol, will hold a domestic hybrid orchid exhibition from Oct. 31 to Nov. 10 at Pasar Seni Ancol. It will be open from 9.a.m to 9.p.m.

Kohl to strengthen ties with RI

Kohl to strengthen ties with RI JAKARTA (JP): German Chancellor Helmut Kohl is due to arrive here on Saturday for a four-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.Minister/State secretary Moerdiono said Kohl's entourage will comprise about 100 people including...

Court judges rule to try 64 suspected rioters

Court judges rule to try 64 suspected rioters JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta District Court judges yesterday ruled the court would try 64 people charged with assault during the July 27 riots.The panel of judges, in five separate trials, overruled all objections raised by lawyers and defendants.

State firm takes over Migas Center project

State firm takes over Migas Center project JAKARTA (JP): PT Pembangunan Perumahan, a state-owned property developer, will take over the US$153 million Migas Center building project after the government terminated PT Petrobuild Indonesia's build-operate-transfer agreement.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, nightly except Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday,...

Toll robbery involed no soldiers: Feisal

Toll robbery involed no soldiers: Feisal JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung denies involvement of Armed Forces members in the bloody robbery on the Jagorawi toll road on Oct. 11.Responding to reporters' questions after dedicating two new mosques built by the Amal Bhakti...

PT Telkom invites private firms to set up multimedia business

PT Telkom invites private firms to set up multimedia business JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned domestic telecommunications carrier PT Telkom is inviting private firms to set up a company to offer multimedia services.

OCBC launches Asian emerging markets fund

OCBC launches Asian emerging markets fund SINGAPORE (Reuter): OCBC Asset Management Ltd, a unit of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp, launched yesterday its Asia Emerging Markets Index Fund (AEMIF).The fund is a joint venture with U.S.

Teenage girl dies after having sex

Teenage girl dies after having sex JAKARTA (JP): An 18-year-old girl died yesterday after allegedly having sexual intercourse with an Saudi Arabian national at the Central Hotel on Jl. Pramuka in Central Jakarta.

Humility and sensitivity are keys to Asia Foundation's success

Humility and sensitivity are keys to Asia Foundation's success JAKARTA (JP): A major sore point in international development cooperation is the perception held by developing countries that developed states which provide assistance often attach conditions and prescribe values which are ill-timed or...

Suwito sets date for title defense in March

Suwito sets date for title defense in March JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian World Boxing Federation welterweight champion Suwito Lagola has nominated three American opponents as possible challengers for his first title defense next March since regaining his title three weeks ago.

A slap in the face

A slap in the face I read with interest and sympathy the sad experience of Nosi Lestariwati, whose car was hit by an expatriate driver who has been uncooperative in arranging for proper compensation. She asks: "How can a foreigner be so free to act here?" I ask the same question in reverse, in...

Syafruddin murder suspect arrested

Syafruddin murder suspect arrested YOGYAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested a man suspected of killing Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin, a journalist of the Bernas daily, in August.The suspect, identified as Kiwik, was arrested Monday in the vicinity of Sleman regency, 14 kilometers north of here.

Alvin Toffler to get $33,000 for one-hour lecture

Alvin Toffler to get $33,000 for one-hour lecture JAKARTA (JP): American futurologist Alvin Toffler will get Rp 75 million (US$33,000) to speak for an hour at a seminar in the ancient central Javanese city of Yogyakarta next week.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, nightly except Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday,...

Disapproval of the liquor ruling

Disapproval of the liquor rulingFrom NeracaThe pros and cons regarding the distribution of liquor issued by the Jakarta administration are spreading like wildfire. As I see it, the situation is quite worrying.

The Australian talking pig takes on Pinocchio in Jakarta

The Australian talking pig takes on Pinocchio in JakartaBy Jane Freebury JAKARTA (JP): Two contrasting children's movies are being screened in local theaters to herald the school holidays which started this week. The first is the Oscar-winning Babe, the second is The Adventures of Pinnochio.

Batan lambasted over nuclear project

Batan lambasted over nuclear project DEPOK, West Java (JP): A legislator charged yesterday that the National Atomic Energy Agency (Batan) has turned a deaf ear to people's objections to a government plan to build a nuclear reactor.

Astra shares surge 6% on speculation of coming big buying

Astra shares surge 6% on speculation of coming big buying JAKARTA (JP): Shares in car maker Astra International leaped 6 percent yesterday to close at Rp 4,250 (US$1.81), up from Rp 4,000 on Monday, as investors took position to anticipate forthcoming big buying, dealers said.