Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 22 April 1994

36 articles found

Sumarlin ready to answer summons to testify

Sumarlin ready to answer summons to testify JAKARTA (JP): "I am ready and willing to testify in a court of law," J.B. Sumarlin, chairman of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK), told reporters after one hour of questioning at the Attorney General's Office yesterday morning.

Robbers rob a truck in Cikampek

Robbers rob a truck in Cikampek JAKARTA (JP): A truck carrying textiles from Bandung, West Java, to Jakarta was robbed by a group of at least six people on the Cikampek-Jakarta toll road in the wee hours of the morning yesterday.

Sporadic labor rallies continue in Medan

Sporadic labor rallies continue in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Strikes and sporadic vandalism continued yesterday in the provincial capital and its surroundings, as the military remained visible throughout the region.

JAKARTA (JP): The government-backed All Indonesian Workers

JAKARTA (JP): The government-backed All Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI) yesterday denounced the rioting that has swept Medan, and in turn came under fire for failing to do more to help workers and stave off the incident.

Inco reaps $8.7m profit

Inco reaps $8.7m profit JAKARTA (JP): PT International Nickel Indonesia (PT Inco) yesterday announced that its unaudited net earnings for the first quarter of 1994 were US$8.7 million, or three cents a share.The profit in the January to March period was far greater than the $5.

Suspect package at U.S. embassy contained radio

Suspect package at U.S. embassy contained radio JAKARTA (JP): Police announced yesterday that the object contained in a package, which caused a flurry of concern at the U.S. embassy on Tuesday, is "only a radio" and not a bomb as suspected.

More progressive tax rates

More progressive tax rates Calls for steeper progression in income and property tax rates dominated the views of private-sector economists and tax consultants at a one-day seminar on tax reform at the IBI Business School here on Wednesday.

The following is the second of two articles examining death

The following is the second of two articles examining death tolls of 1970's East Timor war. By Dino Patti Djalal LONDON (JP): As an observer, I do not pretend to know the numbers involved in war casualties. I am more concerned, however, about determining who is actually to blame for the deaths.

Freeport to lead building

Freeport to lead building of Gresik smelter plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Freeport Indonesia and Rio Tinto Minera of Spain, both subsidiaries of the American mining company Freeport- McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc (FCX), will replace Metallgesselschaft AG (MG) of Germany as the major shareholders in the copper...

Indosat's overseas listing will promote Indonesian profile

Indosat's overseas listing will promote Indonesian profile JAKARTA (JP): The planned listing of the state-owned PT Indosat will not only help the Indonesian government raise funds, but will also place the country on the world's financial map, an executive of a leading international underwriting...

Minister starts new education program despite problems

Minister starts new education program despite problems JAKARTA (JP): The Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro is determined to start the nine-year compulsory education program on May 2 despite major problems in the education system such as lack of schools, books and teachers.

Govt to maintain

Govt to maintain restrictions on commercial loans JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said here yesterday that the government will continue to restrict the inflow of offshore commercial loans to avoid worsening the country's debt-service ratio.

Two more luxurious apartment buildings in the pipeline

Two more luxurious apartment buildings in the pipeline JAKARTA (JP): Two more luxurious apartment buildings are underway in spite of unfavorable forecasts in the property business, especially in high-class residential development due to tough competition and oversupply.

JP/3/Ferry/set lead 2 cols 10 pts/12MB

JP/3/Ferry/set lead 2 cols 10 pts/12MBTwo ferries to ply Jakarta Bay-Seribu Islands route JAKARTA (JP): The residents of the Seribu Islands will find it easier and quicker to reach Jakarta as the government will begin operating two ferries to ply the route on a daily basis starting next month.

Corruption in

Corruption in Medan riots MEDAN, North Sumatra: A senior lawyer here, Prof. Anni Abbas Manopo, called for the punishment of officials who protected factory owners or employers who violated labor rules such as the minimum wage.

Indonesia set to beat South Korea

Indonesia set to beat South Korea JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is set to overcome South Korea's daunting challenge in their Davis Cup Asia Oceania Group One second round duel here scheduled for May 6-8."History shows us that South Korea never beats us on our home turf," coach Wailan Walalangi said...

JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo yesterday

JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo yesterday opened PT Gajah Tunggal National Electronics (GTNE), an export- oriented telephone manufacturer. The company's President Commissioner Sjamsul Nursalim, said GTNE -- located on 4.

Improved coordination needed for food industry development

Improved coordination needed for food industry development JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday called for government institutions to help develop the national food industry and urged farmers and people to diversify food production and consumption.

Ibu Kartini's ideals

Ibu Kartini's ideals Indonesian women of all social strata regard Kartini as a typical, independent Indonesian woman. However, what is actually meant by the words "independent woman" is still a subject of debate. In Western countries, women are struggling for emancipation i.e.

The "Operation Cleansing" creates controversy

The "Operation Cleansing" creates controversy JAKARTA (JP) The launching of Operasi Bersih (Operation Cleansing) to combat crimes in the Greater Jakarta area has created controversy between the City Council and the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation.

Putting it briefly

Putting it brieflyJakarta to host student chess meet JAKARTA (JP): Some 200 students from universities throughout the country are expected to participate in the fourth Student Chess Championships at the University of Indonesia in Depok from May 7 to 15.

Traffic rerouting

Traffic rerouting in Pondok Gede Road users other than would-be pilgrims or their escorts are advised to take Jl. Jatiwaringin or Jl. Hankam instead of the overcrowded Jl. Pondok Gede which is home to the Pilgrim Hostel (Asrama Haji).Would-be pilgrims and friends coming from Jl.

JP/2/World Bank

JP/2/World BankWorld Bank denies charges on Indonesia military WASHINGTON (Reuter): The World Bank defended itself Wednesday against charges that it was indirectly financing Indonesia's armed forces. "The Bank does not, directly or indirectly, finance military expenditure by its borrowing...

Indonesia reprises commitment to help end Iraq sanctions

Indonesia reprises commitment to help end Iraq sanctions JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday reiterated his recent commitment to help end United Nations economic sanctions that have beleaguered Iraq for the past four-years when he received a delegation of the Iraqi parliament.

Where to go in Jakarta, April 22

Where to go in Jakarta, April 22Jangan hapus: Dai-ichi Hotel, JAMZ Musico The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued losing ground on the

JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued losing ground on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) in thin trading yesterday."Asian markets seem not to be in the quiet recovery after a hike in the drop in the U.S. short-term interest rates on Monday," an analyst said.

Taiwan to provide funds for local firms to invest in Southeast Asia

Taiwan to provide funds for local firms to invest in Southeast Asia TAIPEI (AFP): Authorities are ready to loan Taiwan businessmen funds to invest in Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, a senior official said here.

Fatal ferry crash likely due to negligence

Fatal ferry crash likely due to negligenceJP/2/sink/set lead 2col, 10pts, crosshead 12 MBFatal ferry crash likely due to negligence JAKARTA (JP): The ferry Kaltimas II which sunk with over 12 fatalities off Bali on Tuesday night, was months overdue for routine maintenance, says the head of Bali's...

JP/7/Amir

JP/7/Amir Women artists challenge limitations in Kartini spirit By Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): The current Indonesian Women Artists Exhibition at the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, held until Sunday, and the Group Nine art exhibition opening next Tuesday, show the current developments in art by...

Watercolor poems from a senior painter's wisdom

Watercolor poems from a senior painter's wisdomBy Sean Cole JAKARTA (JP): Once again, Santi Fine Arts Gallery on Jl. Benda in Kemang has proven to be a haven for "undiscovered" masters. From now until April 30, one may view the poetic works of Tjeng Tjiam Hwie, a veteran painter of 73 years who is...

Law professor says student protest not criminal act

Law professor says student protest not criminal act JAKARTA (JP): A legal expert told the court in one of the Soeharto defamation trials yesterday that the 21 defendants broke no Indonesian laws in an anti-government protest last December. J.

Portugal gives visas to pro-Indonesian Timorese pilgrims

Portugal gives visas to pro-Indonesian Timorese pilgrims LISBON (Reuter): Portugal said yesterday it would allow a group of pro-Indonesian pilgrims from its former colony of East Timor into the country to visit the Roman Catholic shrine of Fatima to help promote talks with Indonesia.

Police question author of `Primadosa' again

Police question author of `Primadosa' again JAKARTA (JP): Police investigators questioned the author of the banned book, Primadosa (Prime Sins), Wimanjaya K. Liotohe, 60, who is charged with insulting President Soeharto, again Wednesday.

Police still investigating robbery case

Police still investigating robbery case JAKARTA (JP): Police are still searching for at least seven masked men who shot and killed one man and seriously injured another in a robbery Wednesday at the Kedaung village in Ciputat, Tangerang.

Institutions to formulate standards for internal auditing,

Institutions to formulate standards for internal auditing, JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, yesterday assigned American and domestic institutions to formulate standards for internal bank auditing.

TV Today: Friday, April 22

TV Today: Friday, April 22TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Cartoon: I'm Telling 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Film 4:05 Student Quiz 4:30 TV Series: Ibn Taimiyah 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Cultural Program 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: Central Sulawesi 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Handicraft: Silverware...