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Sat, 14 Oct 1995
A 24-hour command post set up for flood watch
A 24-hour command post set up for flood watch JAKARTA (JP): The administration deems a 24-hour flood watch system necessary to monitor flooding during the coming rainy season because Jakarta still has 80 inundation trouble spots.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
RI eying SEAG volleyball win
RI eying SEAG volleyball win JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's men's volleyball team is gunning to complete a golden hat trick at the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, despite the absence of seasoned spiker Imam Agus Faizal.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Merpati poor negotiator: Haryanto
Merpati poor negotiator: Haryanto JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto says Merpati Nusantara, a state-owned domestic air carrier, has performed poorly in its negotiations with the state-owned IPTN aerospace company in Bandung.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Student's body found in river
Student's body found in river JAKARTA (JP): Police found the body of a man in Sunter River yesterday.According to the autopsy the man, identified as Soeroso Boedisantoso, was hit on the head by a blunt object.Police said that the Soeroso was 20 years old and a student, according to his ID card.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Govt considering proposal to raise transport fares
Govt considering proposal to raise transport fares JAKARTA (JP): Directorate General of Land Transportation is in favor of the proposal to increase public transportation fares, and will recommend that the Ministry of Transportation approve the plan.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Lt. Col. Iman H. assigned as city police spokesman
Lt. Col. Iman H. assigned as city police spokesman JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Dibyo Widodo replaced Lt. Col. Bambang Permantoro with Lt. Col. Iman Haryatna as city police spokesman yesterday.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Rights body handles college dispute
Rights body handles college dispute SEMARANG, Central Java: The National Commission on Human Rights will enter the flap at Satya Wacana Christian University in Salatiga now that the prolonged conflict is showing no sign of letting up.Five commission members are scheduled to visit the campus on Oct.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.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, 14 Oct 1995
APEC agrees to expand areas of cooperation
APEC agrees to expand areas of cooperation TOKYO (AFP): The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum wound up yesterday two weeks of preparations for next month's summit in Osaka with an agreement to expand cooperation in 13 specific areas overshadowed by a persistent deadlock over how far to...
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Thailand wants early start for free trade area
Thailand wants early start for free trade area SINGAPORE (Reuter): Thailand will push for ASEAN to slash internal trade barriers by the year 2000 instead of the original deadline of 2003 when its leaders meet in Bangkok in December, Singapore state television said yesterday.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Mobil Oil plans to open three more gas fields
Mobil Oil plans to open three more gas fields JAKARTA (JP): Mobil Oil Indonesia will develop three new gas fields in anticipation of the depletion of supplies from the Arun field, Indonesian largest gas field in Arun, Aceh.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Traffic change
Traffic change JAKARTA (JP): Private vehicles will no longer be allowed to use the left lane on Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan, which crosses through North and East Jakarta, during certain times of the day.According to head of the City Land Transportation Agency JP.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Yogie calms down quake victims following riots
Yogie calms down quake victims following riots SUNGAIPENUH, Jambi (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. appealed to victims of last week's earthquake here to persevere and not be misled by unfounded rumors that could spark riots and other violence.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
E. Timor capital back to normal, 120 detained
E. Timor capital back to normal, 120 detained DILI, East Timor (JP): The East Timor capital returned to normal yesterday after four days of rioting in which two people were killed and 12 people injured.Chief of the Udayana Regional Military Command Maj. Gen.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Manila to build terminal
Manila to build terminal MANILA (AFP): A firm controlled by Philippines' wealthiest ethnic Chinese businessmen is to start building a 400-million- dollar terminal at Manila international airport by next February, a company official said yesterday.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
New intellectual group established
New intellectual group established JAKARTA (JP): Amid the fierce debate over the growing political influence of intellectual organizations, another intellectual group was founded in Jakarta this week, albeit with little fanfare.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Ciputra Group, HK hotel chain to build property complex
Ciputra Group, HK hotel chain to build property complex JAKARTA (JP): Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotels (HSH) Ltd. has signed an agreement with the Ciputra Group, one of Indonesia's leading property developers, to establish a mixed-use property complex which will include a five-star Peninsula hotel.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
RI, Malaysia to cooperate in forestry projects
RI, Malaysia to cooperate in forestry projects YOGYAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Malaysia yesterday agreed to cooperate in fighting international campaigns against tropical timber and to conduct joint forestry projects with a view to increasing cost-efficiency and productivity.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Cult leader jailed for illegal meeting
Cult leader jailed for illegal meeting KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Timorese leader of a local doomsday cult and three of his "angels" were sentenced to a month's jail in eastern Sabah state for an illegal gathering as they waited for the end of the world, news reports said yesterday.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Transformation process leaves rough ride behind
Transformation process leaves rough ride behindBy Harry Bhaskara Five Indonesian journalists, including one from The Jakarta Post, visited Germany last month in connection with the fifth anniversary of Germany's reunification.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Our diminishing oil reserves
Our diminishing oil reserves Indonesia's predicate as an oil exporting country will be gone before very long. Economist Dr. Hadi Soesastro, speaking at a seminar in Jakarta last week, said that at the beginning of the 21st century Indonesia will enter a new phase as an importer of energy,...
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Force Five Danguard Ace 3:05 Sports 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music Program: Jazz 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Lemhanas 8:05 Bintang Nusantara 9:00 World News 9:30 Music: Rona Nusantara 10:30 Film...
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
RI set to cruise into Bermuda Bowl quarters
RI set to cruise into Bermuda Bowl quarters JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's chances of getting into the quarterfinals of the Bermuda Bowl men's team bridge world championships in Beijing are greater now despite its mixed results on Thursday.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Police puzzle over woman's death in Pulogadung cell
Police puzzle over woman's death in Pulogadung cell JAKARTA (JP): Police said yesterday that the death of a 40- year-old housewife in a cell of the Pulogadung police sub- precinct in East Jakarta on Monday is a mystery to them."We're still investigating the case," City Police Chief Maj. Gen.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Marketing program
Marketing program Regarding the letter "Monkey Business" on Sept. 30, 1995, and the letter "Hero Replies" on Oct. 6, 1995, in The Jakarta Post, we would like to clarify and explain the "Kuta Privilege Club" program:1.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Police raid shops selling counterfeit software
Police raid shops selling counterfeit software JAKARTA (JP): Police announced yesterday that they seized thousands of counterfeit diskettes and CD-ROMs during a raid on four computer shops in downtown Glodok district.National Police Chief Spokesman Brig. Gen. I.K.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Indorayon expands capacity
Indorayon expands capacity JAKARTA (JP): PT Inti Indorayon Utama, a rayon fiber and pulp producer listed on the capital market here, will invest US$140 million for the expansion and modification of its plant in North Sumatra.The company's corporate secretary, P.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Lackluster Persib enters Champions Cup second leg
Lackluster Persib enters Champions Cup second leg JAKARTA (JP): Persib Bandung is scrambling to find its old form as it enters the Asia first leg of the Champions' Cup second round in a match against Pasay City of the Philippines at home today.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Aryaduta Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Los Morenitos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Los Paraguas, Friday and Saturday from 7:15 p.m.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Healer also takes part in Istiqlal gala
Healer also takes part in Istiqlal gala JAKARTA (JP): Suffering from high-cholesterol or hemorrhoids? Boil some peanut shells and drink the water. Bothered by pimples, constipation or allergies? Boil some betel leaves and drink the water.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
'Elitism could lead to trouble'
'Elitism could lead to trouble' JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Wahono warned decision-makers yesterday against exclusivism and playing favorites, saying such practices may foster a feeling of helplessness among the people and could lead to the emergence of a campaign for an "alternative political...
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 13, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,775 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 2,500 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,150 -50 72,000 Aneka...
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Manila grants amnesty to military rebels
Manila grants amnesty to military rebels MANILA (AFP): The government yesterday granted an amnesty to right-wing military rebels who made seven attempts to overturn the Philippines' fledgling democracy, as part of a peace deal to end a decade-long schism in the armed forces.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Capital goods imports still exempt from VAT
Capital goods imports still exempt from VAT JAKARTA (JP): Capital goods imported by domestic and foreign investment projects, which have their licenses issued by the end of March 1996, are still exempt from the value added tax (VAT) and the luxury sales tax, the government announced yesterday.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Incentives for teachers
Incentives for teachersFrom KompasWith the official onset of a five-day work week on Oct. 1 this year, all civil servants, except teachers, will be enjoying two days off every weekend. In other words, civil servants will only work 22 days in a month, or 73 percent of the total month, while teachers...
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Sumenep regency needs teachers
Sumenep regency needs teachers SUMENEP, Madura, East Java: The regency needs at least 2,000 new teachers, especially for its schools on remote islands, Regent Soekarno Marsaid said on Thursday.Soekarno said that in the 30 elementary schools on Raas Island, for instance, many have only three to four...
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Three people arrested for alleged tax fraud
Three people arrested for alleged tax fraud JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office has detained three businessmen, and will probably arrest two others soon, for allegedly manipulating the 10 percent value added tax.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Goldtron's enters Indonesia
Goldtron's enters Indonesia SINGAPORE (Reuter): Diversified electronics group Goldtron Ltd. said yesterday its new Indonesian joint venture, PT Arha Nusa Bhakti, will have an initial paid-up capital of US$5 million.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Champ Fogarty still hungry for win at superbike c'ship
Champ Fogarty still hungry for win at superbike c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Though taking the unbeatable lead, defending world champion Carl Fogarty of England is still thirsty for victory in the penultimate leg of the World Superbike Championship at the Sentul race track, Bogor, West Java tomorrow.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Okinawa rape trial to start Nov. 7
Okinawa rape trial to start Nov. 7 TOKYO (AFP): Three U.S. servicemen accused of abducting and raping a 12-year-old girl in Okinawa, in a case that has strained Japan-U.S. ties, will stand trial from Nov. 7, court officials said yesterday.U.S. Navy seaman Marcus Gill, 22, and U.S.
Sat, 14 Oct 1995
Steel demand may reach 40 million tons by 2020
Steel demand may reach 40 million tons by 2020 CILEGON, West Java (JP): Steel demand in Indonesia is growing by 7.3 percent per annum and by year 2020 is likely to reach over 40 million tons per annum, Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwobowo said yesterday.
Fri, 13 Oct 1995
Bulog intervenes in market with 49,822 tons of rice
Bulog intervenes in market with 49,822 tons of rice JAKARTA (JP): The National Logistics Agency (Bulog) announced yesterday that it has so far supplied market places across the country with 49,822 tons of rice to stop prices from soaring.
Fri, 13 Oct 1995
Thais with HIV told to go home
Thais with HIV told to go home JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Fak Fak Regent Suparlan Pasambuna has demanded a local fish-canning company send home 15 reportedly HIV-positive Thai fishermen in its employment.The Antara news agency quoted Suparlan as saying yesterday that he has reported the discovery of...
Fri, 13 Oct 1995
Tax consolidation law expected for oil industry
Tax consolidation law expected for oil industry JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Petroleum Association (IPA) said yesterday that it expected its suggestion on tax consolidation, which aims to boost investment in Indonesia's oil industry, to be accepted by the government later this year.
Fri, 13 Oct 1995
Hospital needs specialists
Hospital needs specialists KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The W.Z. Johannes Hospital, the status of which has just been elevated from a C-class to B-class hospital, needs 16 specialists, including a neurosurgeon.The government stipulates that a B-class hospital must have at least 30 specialists.
Fri, 13 Oct 1995
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday. Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Poolside - BBQ Night with Hawaiian Band, Wednesday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday.
Fri, 13 Oct 1995
Kapuk pig farms to move to W. Java
Kapuk pig farms to move to W. Java JAKARTA (JP): The City Administration has decided to move the pig farm complex in Kapuk, West Jakarta, to a more appropriate location.The head of the City Animal Husbandry Office, Sumitro, said recently that the new location would be in Bekasi or Tangerang, West...
Fri, 13 Oct 1995
'Recent unrest may be work of communists'
'Recent unrest may be work of communists' JAKARTA (JP): Recent incidents of public unrest, including this week's attack on the house of an alleged murderer in East Jakarta, bear the hallmarks of communist provocation, a senior government official said yesterday.
Fri, 13 Oct 1995
Nemo expects Galido or Kamsing in SEAG
Nemo expects Galido or Kamsing in SEAG JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's best boxer, Nemo Michel Bahari, is expecting to take on Vincent Galido of the Philippines or Somluck Kamsing of Thailand in either the semifinal or final of the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, between Dec.
Fri, 13 Oct 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 12, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,775 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,200 25 251,000 Aneka Kimia...