Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 18 July 1994

43 articles found

Noodle firm helps boost the lackluster JSX market

Noodle firm helps boost the lackluster JSX marketBy Sigma Batara JAKARTA (JP): Indofood Sukses Makmur's debut on the Jakarta Stock Exchange last week provided a boost to the lackluster market, which has been on a drift for quite sometime. Further, the U.S. consumer price index rise of 0.

Deficit strikes again

Deficit strikes again In the wake of announcing that the United Development Party (PPP) is to convene a national congress next month, PPP chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum last week disclosed that his party needs at least Rp 1.5 billion for the convention but only has Rp 100 million in its coffers.

Scapegoat ploy no help in sex case: Prosecutor

Scapegoat ploy no help in sex case: Prosecutor JAKARTA (JP): The prosecutor in a sexual harassment case has told judges at the South Jakarta District Court to disregard the defense's claim that the defendant, a rector, was no more than a scapegoat in a bid to take over his educational institution.

Miss Universe sees her success as one for all women

Miss Universe sees her success as one for all womenBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): What is the essence of a woman ?"A child originally comes from a mother. A mother is a woman who shows men the meaning of devotion and unconditional love.

Tip on three useful Winword 6.0 buttons

Tip on three useful Winword 6.0 buttons JAKARTA (JP): Winword 6.0 comes with a plethora of tool buttons to help you accomplish your tasks easily. Today, let's have a look at three of them that are very useful for creating a heavily formatted document.

JSX to get computer terminals

JSX to get computer terminals JAKARTA (JP): PT Berca Hardayaperkasa will install at least 290 computer terminals in the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), says a company executive.Berca's president, Johannes A.

Two-day seminar on national law

Two-day seminar on national law More than 120 experts from various fields are scheduled to attend a two-day seminar on national law which opens today at the Shangrila Hotel, Central Jakarta.Dr. Kastorius Sinaga, the project officer of the 5th seminar on national law, told The Jakarta Post over the...

`Tribal Tech ' dresses up bad Rock as Jazz

`Tribal Tech ' dresses up bad Rock as JazzBy David Zweifler JAKARTA (JP): The night of Jazz at Ratu Plaza concert hall Saturday was one of old favorites, followed by new disappointments.The Bubby Chen trio was the first act and -- like always -- they were solid, playing some great old Jazz...

Foreigners' legal case and mine

Foreigners' legal case and mineFrom RepublikaPolice operation dubbed operasi justisi detained me because I failed to show my identity card on July 6, 1994 at 11 a.m. in front of KFC, Jl. Ciputat Raya, Kebayoran Lama, Jakarta.

Mien does it again

Mien does it again JAKARTA: Mien Sugandhi was reappointed as head of the powerful MKGR, one of the main factions in Golkar, at the group's congress in Jakarta on Saturday.Mien, who is also the state minister of women affairs, heads the 66-person executive board which was named at the conclusion of...

Government presents dossier of fourth Bapindo suspect

Government presents dossier of fourth Bapindo suspect JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's office turned over the dossier of the former Bapindo President Subekti Ismaun to the South Jakarta District Court on Saturday. He is the fourth suspect to be tried in connection with the Rp 1.

Slimmer, non-smoking Alatas back in action

Slimmer, non-smoking Alatas back in action JAKARTA (JP): After nearly two months out of action, a slimmer Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas returned to work on Saturday, promising that he is giving up smoking.

Nine killed in Cakung road accident

Nine killed in Cakung road accident JAKARTA (JP): Nine people were killed and ten others injured in a collision between a bus and a truck on the Cakung-Cikunir tollway, East Jakarta, on Saturday night.Not all of the victims could be identified, said sources at the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital,...

Religious intellectual groups urged to pool their resources

Religious intellectual groups urged to pool their resources JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is urging religion-based intellectual organizations, whose existence has been criticized as fostering sectarian politics in Indonesia, to pool their resources to help with national development.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Puppet Show 3:00 Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mystery 4:30 Student Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Wayang Appreciation 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings: Buddhism 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series 9:00 World News...

Fishery investment up

Fishery investment up JAKARTA (JP): Domestic investments in the fishery industry increased by 25.7 percent to Rp 997.18 billion (US$453.65 million) as of last November from Rp 777 billion as of the end of 1992.

Natsir's thoughts still relevant today, seminar told

Natsir's thoughts still relevant today, seminar told JAKARTA (JP): Although Mohammad Natsir passed away in February of last year, the fruits of his thought are still alive and relevant for Indonesians today.

Villagers want fast compensation

Villagers want fast compensation SEMARANG, Central Java: Displaced villagers who recently were vindicated in the Supreme Court in their fight for higher compensation are pushing for an early execution of the decision.

Yen appreciation to slow RI's growth: Economists

Yen appreciation to slow RI's growth: Economists JAKARTA (JP): The sharp appreciation of the Japanese yen against major currencies and the rupiah will affect this year's growth of Indonesia's economy, economists say.

Tempo's `successor' must have editorial independence

Tempo's `successor' must have editorial independence JAKARTA (JP): Any magazine which succeeds the now defunct Tempo must have complete editorial independence, including freedom to accommodate public opinion, two members of the magazine's former management says.

Fire at Jaya Konstruksi angers local residents

Fire at Jaya Konstruksi angers local residents JAKARTA (JP): The Cipinang, East Jakarta, residents who lived near the storehouse of PT Jaya Konstruksi said they would file complaints against the construction company over Saturday's blaze at the company saying that it endanger their premises.

Australia defends RI's rights approach

Australia defends RI's rights approach CANBERRA (AFP): Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans yesterday defended his government's approach to Indonesia over human rights in East Timor province.Yesterday was the anniversary of the former Portuguese colony's integration with Indonesia in 1976.

Bouraq to link Manila and Manado later this year

Bouraq to link Manila and Manado later this year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and the Philippines have agreed to appoint Bouraq Airlines, one of Indonesia's six scheduled air carriers, to link Manila and Manado in North Sulawesi.

Government's sensitiveness

Government's sensitivenessFrom Bisnis IndonesiaIn response to the public reactions about pornographic films, Minister of Information Harmoko instructed the Film Censorship Agency (BSF) to exercise control over both domestic and foreign films, including their film posters.

Council seeks ban on sect

Council seeks ban on sect PEKANBARU, Riau: The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) is seeking a nation-wide ban against Darul Arqam, a Moslem sect which it feels has deviated from the true teachings of Islam.So far, Aceh and West Sumatra are the only provinces that have barred the activities of Arqam.

Moslems told to help fight poverty

Moslems told to help fight poverty JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is urging the Islamic community in Indonesia to mobilize funds to finance various efforts to eliminate poverty, most notably in funding the education of poor children.

Rebel prince spotted in KL

Rebel prince spotted in KL KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): After two weeks in hiding in Malaysia, Cambodia's alleged coup plotter, Prince Norodom Chakrapong, was finally spotted at a fast-food outlet in a suburb of Kuala Lumpur, the Sunday Star local daily reported.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * 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., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Software Piracy: Is there any gray area in theft charges?

Software Piracy: Is there any gray area in theft charges?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): The reason I never touched on the problem of software piracy before was that it was a fairly controversial issue.A reader of PC Magazine once put it aptly when he wrote: "Software piracy is a problem akin to a lot...

Astra's Rachmat named as one of Asia's top CEOs

Astra's Rachmat named as one of Asia's top CEOs JAKARTA (JP): The Financial World, one of four major business magazines in the United States, has elected Astra International's president, Theodore Permadi Rachmat, as one of Asia's top chief executive officers.

Private university

Private universityFrom KompasMany scholars can give advice on how to choose a good and bonafide private university. But none can show parents the way to avoid unnecessary expenses imposed by private universities.

Train's deplorable service

Train's deplorable serviceFrom NeracaI am writing for the third time to complain about the poor service on the state-owned railway company (Perumka) because I have not yet received a reply from them. I hope this time, I will draw the company's attention to the problem and motivate Perumka to...

Nasib Ginting wins chess meet

Nasib Ginting wins chess meet YOGYAKARTA (JP): Master International Nasib Ginting won the prestigious men's event at the national chess championships as team Jakarta took the overall title here yesterday.Nasib of Jakarta collected 7.

Sandalwood exports taxed

Sandalwood exports taxed JAKARTA (JP): The government has imposed an export tax of US$2,400 on each ton of sandalwood chips and powder with an oil content of over 0.4 percent in a bid to boost the country's handicraft industry.

Many are behind target as Jakarta Fair ends

Many are behind target as Jakarta Fair ends JAKARTA (JP): Many businesses were behind in sales at the 29- day Jakarta Fair which ended Saturday night, even though the number of visitors increased.Most businessmen participating in the Fair told The Jakarta Post that they had failed to reach their...

Motorola appoints agent

Motorola appoints agent JAKARTA (JP): Motorola International Inc. of the United States has appointed PT Telpressindo Raharja as sole distributor of its cellular accessories in Indonesia.David Bradich, Motorola's representative for Asia-Pacific cellular subscriber division, said that Telpressindo...

Indonesia urged to show more support for Moro rebels

Indonesia urged to show more support for Moro rebels JAKARTA (JP): Two hundred Moslem students discussed the plight of the secessionist Moro front in the southern Philippines here on Saturday and decided to display more "solidarity" toward the cause.

Dutchman gets three years for drug trafficking

Dutchman gets three years for drug trafficking JAKARTA (JP): Dutchmen Christian van den Bosch was sentenced by the Central Jakarta district court on Saturday to three years imprisonment for drug trafficking.Christian is also obliged by the court to pay a court fee of Rp 5 million (US$ 2,300).

Ex-Jakarta residents told to convert IDs

Ex-Jakarta residents told to convert IDs The secretary of the Bogor regency administration, Mohamad Dasuki, told ex-Jakarta residents who live in the regency, including those who stay in the suburbs bordering Jakarta such as Cinere, to convert their identity cards.

Firearms licensing to follow stricter requirements: Hendro

Firearms licensing to follow stricter requirements: Hendro JAKARTA (JP): In the aftermath of the recent shooting incident involving Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Hendropriyono, the military said they would impose tighter control of firearms and procedures for the issuance of their licenses.

Universalist Takdir dies at 86

Universalist Takdir dies at 86 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia lost one of its most influential literary figures with the death of veteran writer Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana here yesterday morning. He was 86 years old.

Indonesians shine in Konica c'ships

Indonesians shine in Konica c'ships SINGAPORE (Agencies): Indonesia took the lion's share of the five titles when it won the men's singles and doubles at Konica Open badminton championships yesterday, with South Korea, Denmark and China sharing the other three.

Leading haj tour operator suspended for six months

Leading haj tour operator suspended for six months JAKARTA (JP): PT Tiga Utama Cahaya Makmur, a leading haj pilgrimage tour organizer, has been suspended for six months by the government.The decision, reported by the Antara news agency, came after Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher openly...