Archive: 19 January 1995
51 articles found
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Councilors want authorities to protect city property
Councilors want authorities to protect city property JAKARTA (JP): Councilors have asked city administration to resolve a problem concerning the setting-up of fences, by the developer PT Al, around city assets in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Oki's lawyers unable to meet with client
Oki's lawyers unable to meet with client JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers from Ruhut Sitompoel, Tommy Sihotang & Associates were unable to meet with their client Harnoko Dewanto, alias Oki, the main suspect of a triple murder in Los Angeles, due to "the absence" of authorized officers.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
State palm oil mills inefficient: Expert
State palm oil mills inefficient: Expert JAKARTA (JP): State-owned palm oil mills are inefficient because they employ obsolete technology, claims an industry expert. "State plantation companies usually use machines made in 1908, which creates inefficiency and additional unnecessary costs of around...
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Thailand ready for big summit (1)
Thailand ready for big summit (1) By Vitit Muntarbhorn This is the first of a two-part articles on social development issues in Thailand. BANGKOK: One of the key international events of 1995 will be the World Summit on Social Development due to take place in Copenhagen in March.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Water stoppage in Jakarta
Water stoppage in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Extensive water stoppages occurred in many areas of Jakarta on Tuesday, Wednesday and today as the city water company PAM Jaya strived to repair a leaking main pipe on Jl. Jatibaru Raya, Central Jakarta.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Four people die from Dengue fever
Four people die from Dengue fever JAKARTA (JP): Head of the City Health Office Soeharto Wirjowidagdo said yesterday that four people suffering from Dengue fever had died during the period between October, 1994, and January this year.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Freighter sinks in Lombok strait
Freighter sinks in Lombok strait MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A freighter sank in the Lombok Strait recently, swept under by a violent storm. All 14 people on board the KM Bunga Cendana were reported safe after fleeing to safety on emergency rafts, Yudustar, head of the Lembar port in West Lombok,...
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI to re-establish Olympic committee
RI to re-establish Olympic committee JAKARTA (JP): The re-establishment of Indonesia's National Olympic Committee (KOI) seems to just need the formal go ahead at a three-day congress held by the National Sports Council (KONI) next week.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Many Indonesian garment products pirated: Oetojo
Many Indonesian garment products pirated: Oetojo JAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesian garment products have been the objects of international piracy since the nation become one of the world's largest textile exporters, Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said yesterday.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
EU helps with anti-AIDS campaign
EU helps with anti-AIDS campaign JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia yesterday launched a project to control and contain the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including AIDS, with the assistance of the European Union.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
'TPI' pledges to improve its programs
'TPI' pledges to improve its programs JAKARTA (JP): The privately-owned Cipta Televisi Pendidikan Indonesia (TPI) education television station has pledged to improve its programs and services amid keen competition among television stations in the country. N. Syamsuddin Ch.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Binawan Praduta denies leaving workers stranded
Binawan Praduta denies leaving workers stranded JAKARTA (JP): Labor supplier PT Binawan Praduta broke its long silence yesterday to deny reports that it had extorted money from workers and had broken its promise to send over 1,700 job seekers to South Korea.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dengue fever spreads in Dili
Dengue fever spreads in Dili DILI, East Timor: One person has died and five others hospitalized because of dengue fever, the local health office said. The office's chief, Rustam Pokaya, said he has ordered his staff in the province to be alert and take the necessary preventive measures against the...
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
10 gas stations to be removed
10 gas stations to be removed JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta mayoralty has set the end of 1997 as the deadline for ten owners to move their gas stations built on park areas to different locations. "The deadline was set in line with Jakarta Governor's instructions to return the city's park areas to...
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Vietnamese hijacker sentenced to 20 years
Vietnamese hijacker sentenced to 20 years HANOI (Reuter): Ho Chi Minh City's People Court has sentenced a Vietnamese to 20 years in jail for trying to hijack an Indonesian plane by threatening to set himself on fire, the official newspaper Saigon Giai Phong reported yesterday.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Yogie okays candidates
Yogie okays candidates MANADO, North Sulawesi: Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. has approved all three of the candidates for the gubernatorial election proposed by the North Sulawesi legislative assembly. Assembly chief speaker J.D.P.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Capital market bill states stronger law enforcement
Capital market bill states stronger law enforcement JAKARTA (JP): The bill on the capital market will provide a stronger base not only to ensure fair trading but also to encourage trading activities. Bacelius Ruru, chairman of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency, said yesterday that the stronger...
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Five day work week trials to be reviewed
Five day work week trials to be reviewed BANDUNG, West Java: The government will review its five working days experiment in June to decide whether the plan will be continued or terminated, a cabinet minister has said. Minister for Administrative Reforms T.B.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Disappointed by developer
Disappointed by developer From Kompas I want to share my bitter experience of buying a house in Bukit Cimanggu Villa housing complex from PT P.G.P. I paid for the house to be built at Blok M-I No 17, type Tampaksiring (250- 330 square meters) in hard cash amounting to Rp 202,956,800 on Dec.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Halal' auditing introduced for food, cosmetics firms
'Halal' auditing introduced for food, cosmetics firms JAKARTA (JP): The institute authorized to issue halal (permissible under Islamic teaching) certificates moved Moslems a step closer to peace of mind by introducing an "internal halal auditing" program.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
U.S. firm to win $1.4b deal
U.S. firm to win $1.4b deal BANGALORE, India (AFP): U.S. power giant Cogentrix Energy Inc. was reassured yesterday of winning a US$1.4 billion contract to build a power plant in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. The newly-elected Karnataka government told visiting U.S.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI conveys condolences to Japan
RI conveys condolences to Japan JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, both in his personal capacity and on behalf of the Indonesian nation, has conveyed his condolences to the government and people of Japan following Tuesday's devastating earthquake.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rematch sure for Yayuk at Australian Open
Rematch sure for Yayuk at Australian Open MELBOURNE, Australia (Agencies): Indonesia's lonely flag carrier in top-flight tennis, Yayuk Basuki, overcame a partisan crowd and center court nerves here yesterday to win a third round spot and a rematch against Germany's Anke Huber in the Australian Open.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Why MUI Chairman?
Why MUI Chairman? From Bisnis Indonesia? Lately the Chairman of the Indonesian Council of Ulema (MUI), Hasan Basri, has made frequent appearances on Indosiar television. He congratulates the new TV station that is owned by the tycoon Liem Sioe Liong, also known as Soedono Salim.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Students protest for workers
Students protest for workers BANDUNG: Hundreds of students turned up at a solidarity rally held, for workers of PT Jersindo Platknitting, at the campus of the Bandung Institute of Technology on Tuesday, urging the government to intervene and help the plight of the workers.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tournament of Roses
Tournament of Roses From Kompas Indonesia has once again won an award in the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, California, U.S. For 1995, under the theme Island of Eden -- Quest for Adventure, Indonesia succeeded in winning the prestigious Grand Marshall Award and was categorized as the most...
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Incessant rain flood 32 areas
Incessant rain flood 32 areas JAKARTA (JP): The city's public works office reported yesterday that constant rain pouring down over the last few days had inundated 32 locations by 10-25 centimeters. An official of the office Leo Yanmer Sianturi said that the flooded locations included Jl.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Productive use of funds urge
Productive use of funds urge JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Economic and Development Affairs Tb. Rais stressed that the presidential aid for least- developed villages should be used for productive activities.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Garuda to sell aircraft for quick cash infusion
Garuda to sell aircraft for quick cash infusion JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Indonesia, the country's flag carrier, will only sell its idle Airbus A300-B4 and Fokker F-28 aircraft for cash as it needs money to improve its financial structure.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Central bank reaffirms realistic exchange rate
Central bank reaffirms realistic exchange rate JAKARTA (JP): The governor of Bank Indonesia, the central bank, reaffirmed yesterday the importance of maintaining a realistic exchange rate of the rupiah.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Traffic problem
Traffic problem From Sinar Pagi With the removal of the Regent's Office and other Services from Bogor to the Cibinong district in West Java, the traffic in this area has become increasingly congested. The two-lane road between Cibinong and Bogor has been widened to become a six-lane road.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Freeing cement prices
Freeing cement prices Indonesia's Minister of Trade Satrio B. Joedono revealed last week what we hope will eventually set a precedent for restoring market forces in the prices of industrial products still subject to government control.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Population of orangutans in E. Kalimantan declining
Population of orangutans in E. Kalimantan declining JAKARTA (JP): The government estimates the number of orangutans in East Kalimantan to be 300, warning that the orangutan population is dwindling as a result of forest exploitation activities.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur still very much in charge of NU
Gus Dur still very much in charge of NU KUDUS, Central Java (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid was still very much in charge of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) when he led a massive ceremony on Tuesday night to mark the Moslem organization's 71st anniversary.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Oki coverage spawns debate on trial by press
Oki coverage spawns debate on trial by press JAKARTA (JP): The barrage of news in the past week about the Los Angeles triple murder and the role played by Harnoko Dewanto, alias Oki, the main suspect, has spawned another debate on whether or not the media goes overboard to the point of trial by the...
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Local wrong perceptions hinder tourism development
Local wrong perceptions hinder tourism development JAKARTA (JP): The unfavorable perception among local people of the development of tourist facilities is hampering the promotion of the tourism which has been fostered for 25 years.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Man tried for 'selling' wife
Man tried for 'selling' wife JAKARTA (JP): A man was arraigned at the South Jakarta District Court yesterday for allegedly selling his wife to a pimp who later employed her as a prostitute. Yudi Hariadi Sutikno is charged with "selling" his wife, Rini Sundari, to a woman named Yuni Saputra, who is...
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt asks banks to extend credit for coffee sector
Govt asks banks to extend credit for coffee sector JAKARTA (JP): The government has urged banks to expand credits for the expansion of coffee plantations to help maintain the country's position as the third largest producer and exporter of coffee in the world, an official says.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Low-cost apartments
Low-cost apartments JAKARTA (JP): Thamrin Djamain, president of the city-owned housing company PD Sarana Jaya, is reminding residents of low- cost apartments that they are not allowed to rent or sublet their units to other people without consent of the management.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Local youths leave for Japan
Local youths leave for Japan MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Forty-three youths from the province left for Japan on Wednesday to undergo two years of industrial apprenticeship, Sukirno, the head of the local manpower office, said.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Depreciation to be checked at 3%-4%
Depreciation to be checked at 3%-4% CORRECTION: The headline of our story Rupiah depreciation limited to 40% on this page yesterday was erroneously printed and did not accurately reflect the content of the story itself.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bad hotel service
Bad hotel service From Media Indonesia From Dec. 29 to 31, 1994 I spent my holidays in Manado (North Sulawesi) enjoying the Bunaken sea park. Then I went to stay at the Kawanua City Hotel. I particularly chose this hotel because it is under the management of the well-known Sahid Group.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pedestrian bridge
Pedestrian bridge From Neraca In the effort to solve the traffic problem on Jl. Raya Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, a pedestrian bridge has been installed. The problem now is that the pedestrian bridge is wrongly placed.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hassle-free environment key to Batam's success
Hassle-free environment key to Batam's success By Riyadi BATAM, Riau (JP): Hassle-free trading and investment in Batam has resulted in miracle economic growth on the island, Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo said yesterday.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Never ending story
Never ending story On Dec. 2, 1994, at 10 p.m., my car was hit by a President taxi. I signaled the driver of the taxi to pull over in front of the Grand Hyatt in order to exchange names, addresses, etc.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
No change on APEC plan
No change on APEC plan TOKYO (Reuter): The huge earthquake which hit central Japan on Tuesday is unlikely to prompt any change in plans for the next meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Osaka in November, foreign ministry officials said yesterday.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices primarily closed higher on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with most issues gaining ground in light trading. The broad-based Composite Index closed 0.73 points higher at 449.84, as compared to 449.1 on Tuesday.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Yogya runway cleared
Yogya runway cleared YOGYAKARTA: The Adisucipto airport was reopened on Wednesday, after the authorities managed to remove a Boeing 737-200 from the end of a runway, stuck and abandoned since Monday night.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Olefin protection boosts imports of plastic products
Olefin protection boosts imports of plastic products JAKARTA (JP): Imported plastic goods will continue flooding the Indonesian market if the government provides tariff protection for a US$1.7 billion olefin plant controlled by PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Center, warns an executive.
Thu, 19 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
UI gets new professor
UI gets new professor JAKARTA (JP): Dr. Farid Anfasa Moeloek, a lecturer from the Medical School of the University of Indonesia (UI), was inducted as professor yesterday. During the inauguration ceremony, which was led by UI rector Prof. M.K.