Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 25 January 1995

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Muhammadiyah asks Mochtar to step aside

Muhammadiyah asks Mochtar to step aside JAKARTA (JP): Muhammadiyah has asked controversial scholar Mochtar Buchori to step down from his rectorship of its Jakarta teachers training institute, IKIP Muhammadiyah, because of his activity in the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).

Two killed by train

Two killed by train SEMARANG, Central Java: Two sleeping men were dragged and killed by a train near the Bangetayu crossing in Genuk district on Tuesday. The two men apparently fell asleep after a long walk along the railway on Tuesday morning, the local police said.

Doctors sell medication

Doctors sell medication From Gatra, I am referring to the article If doctors sell medicine (Gatra, Dec. 17,1994). The article said that the Head of the Indonesian Medical Association Azrul Azwar permits doctors to sell medication to patients. I'm surprised at this statement.

Industrial Product Expo to be in August

Industrial Product Expo to be in August JAKARTA (JP): The government has appointed PT Napindo Mediapratama, a company owned by tycoon Sudwikatmono, to coordinate the Indonesian Product Exhibition 1995, to be held on a 24,000-hectare plot at the Jakarta Fairground from Aug. 12 until Aug. 27.

Kalimantan murder case takes a new twist

Kalimantan murder case takes a new twist JAKARTA (JP): A 1987 murder case that attracted a lot of controversy over allegations of wrongful convictions has taken a new twist with the three men, who were convicted and later released on parole, now the subject of a new police investigation. Brig. Gen.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 24, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------- DHARMALA INSURANCE 1.500 0 ADES ALFINDO 2.400 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2.400 535.500 AHAP INSURANCE 3.

Training for city officials

Training for city officials JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor of Economic and Development Affairs Tb. M. Rais opened yesterday a special training course on the integrated city expansion program. The deputy governor said at the training course, which was attended by the city administration's 125...

Jakarta lowest on mortality rate

Jakarta lowest on mortality rate JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta has achieved the lowest infant mortality rate in the country with only 33 deaths in 1,000 deliveries as compared to 38 deaths in 1,000 newly-born infants at the national level.

Can kyai kiss a woman?

Can kyai kiss a woman? From Republika As a Moslem of Ahlus Sunnah Waljamaah I would like to ask a question concerning Islamic law. Can a man embrace and kiss a woman, who is not his wife, as a sign of affection, not out of lust or passion, just as a parent to children, or a teacher to pupils? I am...

Developer responds

Developer responds From Kompas Developer PT Perdana Gapura Prima has responded to my letter in Kompas, Jan. 18, 1995, entitled Kecewa Berat Sama Developer (Deeply disappointed at Developer). The developer which built the Cimanggu Housing Complex has settled the problems about which I complained.

Local drug trial defendant may face life

Local drug trial defendant may face life JAKARTA (JP): State prosecutor Tengku Zakaria yesterday asked Judge Tuaradja Siregar at the Central Jakarta District Court to sentence Freddy A Thing to life imprisonment for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking.

Governor gets medal of merit

Governor gets medal of merit JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has received a medal of merit from the Indonesian Legion of Veterans. The medal was presented by Thahir, chairman of the Veteran Legion, to the governor in a ceremony at City Hall on Monday.

Firms warned on use of initial offering funds

Firms warned on use of initial offering funds JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) Bacelius Ruru warned public companies yesterday to use the proceeds of public offerings in accordance with their initial plans.

Few people apply for death certificates

Few people apply for death certificates JAKARTA (JP): Head of the city's Civil Registration Office, Herusuko, said yesterday that Jakarta citizens' awareness of the importance of death certificates is still low. "We only issue about 4,000 death certificates a year.

Spotlight

Spotlight Photo A: Pajero Setneg ONE FOR THE ROAD: Minister of Industry Tungky Ariwibowo (third from right), the Director of Krama Yudha Motor, Eka Said (fourth from right) and other executives of the company raise their glasses at the launching of the new Mitsubishi Pajero at the Shangri-La Hotel...

State's role too strong, scholars say

State's role too strong, scholars say KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): A number of political scholars said yesterday that Indonesia's government is domineering at the expense of the development of society itself.

Govt assures food supply

Govt assures food supply JAKARTA (JP): The government has reiterated its guarantee that the country will have adequate food supply prior to and during the Idul Fitri holidays in early March. "We will have enough rice for both the Ramadhan fasting month in February and Idul Fitri," Minister of...

Students and politics

Students and politics Here and abroad history records the important role which students and youngsters play in bringing about change. The New Left movement which appeared in the United States in the 1960s, for, example, inspired student movements in many other countries.

City police to get new deputy chief

City police to get new deputy chief JAKARTA (JP): Outgoing City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto is scheduled today to install Col. Hamami Nata, an adjutant to President Soeharto, as his new deputy. Hamami replaces Brig. Gen.

South Jakarta District Court starts trials of Unas students

South Jakarta District Court starts trials of Unas students JAKARTA (JP): Judge Moegihardjo of the South Jakarta District Court has opened two trials of 12 students of the National University charged with assaulting members of the university's Student Military Regiment (Menwa) last October.

Student activists want campus freedom restored

Student activists want campus freedom restored JAKARTA (JP): A discussion yesterday on student politics reached the widely expected conclusion: Restore campus freedom. Students taking part in the one-day discussion, organized by the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation, said they feel that the...

Indonesia to host world tourism conference

Indonesia to host world tourism conference JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will host a large-scale international tourism conference in cooperation with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in the year 2000, says Joop Ave, Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications.

Labor activists get stiffer terms

Labor activists get stiffer terms MEDAN, North Sumatra: The North Sumatra High Court has raised the jail term for labor activist Mochtar Pakpahan from three to four years for his role in a massive riot in April last year.

Highway reopens after flood

Highway reopens after flood MANADO, North Sulawesi: The road between Manado and Gorontalo, closed due to flooding and landslides since last Friday, reopened on Tuesday after repair by the North Sulawesi Public Works Office.

Indonesian female workers

Indonesian female workers From Gatra I am writing about the situation of Indonesian female workers in Malaysia. An agent supplied Indonesian female workers to Malaysia and made a huge profit from the business.

Walhi criticizes government over land reclamation

Walhi criticizes government over land reclamation JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) charged yesterday that the municipal administration's Jakarta Bay reclamation plan is a shortcut taken without due attention to environmental and societal impacts.

Cambodian foreign minister to visit Indonesia

Cambodian foreign minister to visit Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Cambodia's Foreign Minister, Ung Huot, will arrive here tomorrow morning to begin a three-day visit to Indonesia. Indonesian foreign ministry officials yesterday described the visit as a "courtesy call" following his recent appointment to...

Cautious drafting of demonstration legislation sought

Cautious drafting of demonstration legislation sought JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to regulate street demonstrations through official legislation must not come at the expense of people's democratic rights, experts and politicians said yesterday.

Protecting the investing public

Protecting the investing public In the next several months, the House of Representatives (DPR) will review a new bill on Indonesia's capital market. It should be greatly welcomed. In view of the rapid developments in the business sector, notably financial transactions, it would indeed be too risky...

Kerosene dealer robbed

Kerosene dealer robbed JAKARTA (JP): Six people wearing army uniforms robbed a house owned by Suparto, a kerosene dealer, on Friday in Klender, East Jakarta. Republika daily reported yesterday that the robbery occurred at 11:30 p.m.

Jasa Marga is negligent

Jasa Marga is negligent From Bisnis Indonesia PT Jasa Marga has often been criticized through the media either for its notorious services or the bad conditions of toll roads in some locations. But this company seems to be indifferent to public complaints.

Forecasting office predicts wetter days

Forecasting office predicts wetter days JAKARTA (JP): The national weather bureau is predicting even wetter days ahead for many parts of Indonesia, although in some parts rainfall might start declining.

Islam should preach peace, President Soeharto says

Islam should preach peace, President Soeharto says JAKARTA (JP): Force and violence are not characteristics of Islam and those spreading the religion should clarify this, President Soeharto said yesterday.

Ayala joins RI property firm

Ayala joins RI property firm JAKARTA (JP): Ayala Land Inc., a Philippine property company, has acquired a 25 percent stake in PT Menara Duta, a property firm affiliated with the Tigaraksa Group, the Indonesian company revealed in a report yesterday.

Indoprom service

Indoprom service From Kompas I have been subscribing to Newsweek magazine from Indoprom for about four years. During that period, 1994 was less than the best for me. I did not receive copies of the magazine from July 24 through to December, although I had paid the subscription fee for the whole...

Spending up yet oil exploration decline in RI

Spending up yet oil exploration decline in RI JAKARTA (JP): The number of wells drilled for oil and gas exploration and production in Indonesia declined substantially last year in spite of a significant increase in spending commitments by petroleum companies operating in the archipelago.

Labeling a move to 'protect' the young

Labeling a move to 'protect' the young By Hidayat Jati JAKARTA (JP): PT Arbamass Multi Invesco's President Emir Baramuli pledged yesterday that his company's labeling system would help reduce the negative impact that the sale of alcoholic beverages has on the country.

Milla deceives his former club

Milla deceives his former club YAOUNDE (Reuter): Cameroon World Cup soccer hero Roger Milla's former club have accused him of cheating them out of a transfer fee when he left for Indonesian side Pelita Jaya.

Wismoyo accepts top Sports Council job

Wismoyo accepts top Sports Council job JAKARTA (JP): Wismoyo Arismunandar finally agreed, yesterday, to accept the chairmanship of the National Sports Council (KONI), in place of Surono, if it is offered to him by the electoral board tonight.

Power project gets $1.8b

Power project gets $1.8b KARACHI (AFP): Hubco of Pakistan has successfully arranged US$1.8 billion in financing for the world's largest private sector power project, a senior official said yesterday. The company has raised an additional $200 million to the project's estimated cost of $1.6 billion.

RI's Lioe shines in Japan Open

RI's Lioe shines in Japan Open TOKYO (AFP): Lioe Tiong Ping of Indonesia needed some time to get used to the lights over the courts before beating Japan's Koichi Kuwano in the first round of the US$125,000 Japan Open badminton championships yesterday.

Dorchester hotel features Indonesian culinary delight

Dorchester hotel features Indonesian culinary delight LONDON (JP): Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands, each with its own variety of delicacies, fruits, fish, vegetables and spices. A hint of its culinary wealth has recently been provided to outsiders by Sri Owen's newly published...

Asia to gain $20b for new refineries

Asia to gain $20b for new refineries SINGAPORE (AFP): Asia will gain substantial new oil refining capacity with about US$20 billion in "firm" investment expected up to 1998, adding substantial new capacity in the region, an official said yesterday. "Total firm additions are estimated at 2.

Businessmen still complain about licensing redtape

Businessmen still complain about licensing redtape JAKARTA (JP): Businessmen are still complaining about arduous licensing procedures, including difficulties in acquiring land titles and building permits, Industry Minister Tunky Ariwibowo said yesterday.

I'm not a civil servant: Harmoko

I'm not a civil servant: Harmoko JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko has finally responded to criticism that his job as chairman of Golkar, the largest political organization, represents a conflict of interests.

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.

Photos enough to bring Oki to court: Police

Photos enough to bring Oki to court: Police JAKARTA (JP): Police said yesterday they have several photos which are enough evidence to bring Hernoko Dewantono, alias Oki, to court as the main suspect in the Los Angeles triple murders.

Patrol boat sinks off Cirebon coast

Patrol boat sinks off Cirebon coast CIREBON, West Java: A patrol boat belonging to the Cirebon Customs and Excise Agency sank five miles off the coast here after being battered by waves on Sunday. So powerful was the wave that sank the boat that it snapped the line that linked the boat with a...