Archive: 26 January 1995
52 articles found
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
NEW DEPUTY:
NEW DEPUTY: JP/bsr Outgoing City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto (foreground) installed Col. Hamami Nata (right) as the new deputy chief of the city police yesterday. Hamami, 48, still an adjutant to President Soeharto, replaces Brig. Gen.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hitachi products
Hitachi products From Bisnis Indonesia Referring to the report titled PT Mekardaya markets heavy equipment Halla-Hitachi to KTI we would like to make a correction. We, PT Hexindo Adiperkasa as an exclusive distributor of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Telkom promises better service to customers
Telkom promises better service to customers JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the Jakarta office of the state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom, John Welly, told a special gathering of customers yesterday that the company is always trying to give better service to its customers.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto may run again in 1998, Scholar says
Soeharto may run again in 1998, Scholar says By Pandaya KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): President Soeharto may opt to stay in power beyond 1998 if political conflicts among interest groups continue unabated, a political scientist said yesterday.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Settlers refuse to be resettled
Settlers refuse to be resettled JAKARTA: A group of Javanese settlers, moved to Lampung under the government's transmigration program, visited the National Commission on Human Rights on Tuesday complaining that they were being harassed by the local authorities to move once again.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
HK firm starts Jepara power plant project
HK firm starts Jepara power plant project JEPARA, Central Java (JP): PT Consolidated Electric Power Asia (CEPA) Indonesia, a subsidiary of CEPA Ltd. of Hong Kong, has begun construction of a US$2 billion coal-fired power plant in Tanjung Jati amidst a controversy on land appropriation.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
New police chief for East Java
New police chief for East Java SURABAYA: Brig. Gen. Roesman Hadi was inducted yesterday as the new chief of the East Java police, taking charge of the province that has the third-highest crime rate in Indonesia. Roesman, formerly chief of the North Sumatra Police, replaced Maj. Gen.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Launch of Proton in Manila
Launch of Proton in Manila KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is to launch in Manila this week the first of his country's Proton car imported by a Philippines' joint venture auto firm, officials said yesterday.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mollusks polluted not fish
Mollusks polluted not fish From Kompas I would like to make a correction to the article about Minamatabyo (Minamata disease) in Kompas on Jan. 8, 1995. The article states that the people of Minamata became ill after eating mercury polluted fish.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
PT Duta Anggada to issue bonds worth Rp 100 billion
PT Duta Anggada to issue bonds worth Rp 100 billion JAKARTA (JP): PT Duta Anggada Realty, a property company listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), announced its plan here yesterday to issue bonds worth Rp 100 billion (US$46.5 million) to finance new property projects.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
When RP 1st lady learns badminton
When RP 1st lady learns badminton JAKARTA (JP): Basketball is the most popular sport in the Philippines, but badminton may move up on the popularity list under first lady Amelita Ramos, the country's new chairman of badminton association. Mrs.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
OIC stresses need for coordinated propagation
OIC stresses need for coordinated propagation JAKARTA (JP): Religious leaders from 22 member nations of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) concluded their two-day meeting here yesterday, agreeing to coordinate their Islamic da'wah, or propagation, efforts.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV programs
TV programs From Media Indonesia The existence of several private television stations -- RCTI, SCTV, ANteve and quite recently Indosiar -- indicates that Indonesia has made considerable progress. This is possible thanks to the development progress in all sectors.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Seeking aid
Seeking aid From Bisnis Indonesia Our child, 6 years-old, was born with male and female genitals. It is our intention to have this operated on so that our child can live a normal life. But we do not have the financial resources to help our child.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Man gets 20 years for murder
Man gets 20 years for murder KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (AFP): An Indonesian pig farm worker was sentenced to 20 years in jail by a Malaysian court yesterday for killing his one-year-old daughter because he believed his wife had been unfaithful.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Informal training
Informal training From Merdeka I wonder why the Jakarta Office of the Department of Education and Culture instructed the Principals of the Junior/Senior High Schools to attend an informal training program in a hotel in Puncak, West Java, which costs Rp 350,000.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
China's energy thirst a regional concern
China's energy thirst a regional concern By Rizal Sukma JAKARTA (JP): China's rapid economic growth in the last 15 years has brought about a number of serious problems for the country. One of those problems is that China has to deal with energy problems as a result of its heavy concentration on...
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Radio to support tourism
Radio to support tourism JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Radio Communications Users (RAPI) will support the development of the country's tourist industry by installing radio rigs at remote tourism destinations.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI urges Third World countries to improve ties
RI urges Third World countries to improve ties JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has urged fellow developing countries to strengthen their trade ties in the face of new attempts by rich industrialized countries to attach labor and other social clauses to their trade relationships.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
More disclosures expected from new forestry method
More disclosures expected from new forestry method JAKARTA (JP): The government expects greater disclosures and an increased collection of levies from the forestry industry after the implementation of a new standardized accounting method, a minister says.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Jakartans to get more information about city plans
Jakartans to get more information about city plans JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja assured ulemas (Moslem leaders) yesterday that the city administration would actively disseminate information about city planning programs to Jakartans as one means of reducing conflicts.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt to convert swamp into productive areas
Govt to convert swamp into productive areas JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to transform large tracts of swamp into commercially productive areas such as paddy fields, cash crop plantations, fisheries and even residential areas, a senior official from the Ministry of Public Works says.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Susi edges to third round in Japan Open
Susi edges to third round in Japan Open TOKYO (AFP): World number one Susi Susanti stretched her match winning streak to 15 when she outgunned Japan's Chikako Nakayama in the second round at the US$125,000 Japan Open badminton championships yesterday.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
A television program watchdog?
A television program watchdog? The idea to establish a formal organization to protect the public against programs that are "incompatible with the nation's identity" is being tossed about again. This time, the idea was proposed by House of Representatives member Suko Waluyo and a number of other...
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Don't intervere with BPS operations'
'Don't intervere with BPS operations' JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono warned government institutions here yesterday not to interfere with the independence of the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) in fixing its data.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
No more decorated graves
No more decorated graves JAKARTA (JP): Head of the city cemetery office Sjafril Zainuddin said yesterday that in an effort to fulfill plans to turn cemeteries into green areas, the office will not give permits to build boarders around graves.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Extra supervision for high schools
Extra supervision for high schools JAKARTA (JP): City Security and Order chief Kusaeni has announced that the Jakarta section of the Agency for National Stability and Security (Bakorstanasda Jaya) will carry out extra surveillance at 50 high schools in Jakarta.
Thu, 26 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, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 25, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------ ADES ALFINDO 2,400 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 2,000 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,350 -50 20,500 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA...
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mandela kicks off four-day visit to India
Mandela kicks off four-day visit to India NEW DELHI (AFP): South African President Nelson Mandela praised India for its staunch opposition to apartheid as he received a 21-gun salute and red carpet welcome at the start of a four-day visit here yesterday.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hundreds of houses bulldozed
Hundreds of houses bulldozed JAKARTA (JP): Bogor city administration will summon a developer, identified only as PT FMP, for bulldozing hundreds of houses in the Citeureup district, Bogor without paying any compensation.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia shines in bridge meet
Indonesia shines in bridge meet JAKARTA (JP): A solid partnership of Hengky Lasut and Eddy Manoppo lifted Indonesia's pride at the world invitational bridge tournament in The Hague by finishing third. The American pair of Zia Mahmood-Rosenberg, who gave their country the world championship title...
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Massive quake demonstrates why Japan is what it is (2)
Massive quake demonstrates why Japan is what it is (2) This is the second of two articles by The Jakarta Post Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin who sets the Kansai Earthquake against the background of Japan's traditional psychology.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Wismoyo new chairman of Sports Council
Wismoyo new chairman of Sports Council JAKARTA (JP): As had been expected, Army Chief of Staff Wismoyo Arismunandar was last night unanimously elected the chairman of the National Sports Council (KONI).
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
More traffic violators on toll roads ticketed
More traffic violators on toll roads ticketed JAKARTA (JP): Police ticketed a total of 358 traffic violators on toll roads in and around the city during a six-day operation beginning Jan. 14, says National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. IK Ratta.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Police parking lot closed
Police parking lot closed JAKARTA (JP): The parking lot in front of the City Traffic Police Directorate has been closed temporarily due to preparations for a ceremony on Friday for the inauguration of Jakarta's new police chief. According to city police spokesman Lt. Col.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Many government critics are undemocratic: Try
Many government critics are undemocratic: Try JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno took a shot yesterday at government critics who complain of a lack of democracy under the present administration, saying that they are not democratic themselves.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Oki trial vanue not yet decided: Surjono
Oki trial vanue not yet decided: Surjono JAKARTA (JP): Just where the Los Angeles triple murder case will be heard is yet to be decided and will depend on the findings of Jakarta police's current investigation, Chief Justice Surjono said yesterday.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pepsi declares 'cola' war in Indonesia
Pepsi declares 'cola' war in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): After some years of absence in Indonesia, Pepsi- Cola International (PCI) yesterday declared cola war on the "real thing." Lance Tanaka, president of PCI for the Asia-Pacific region, told a press conference here yesterday that Pepsi was geared up...
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
2,043 nabbed in operation
2,043 nabbed in operation JAKARTA (JP): Law and order officers have arrested 2,043 people during Operation Yustisi (Operation Justice) in South Jakarta over the last two years for violating regulations on sanitation and peace and order.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Trust in justice
Trust in justice Why, asked a tearful mother last week, was the rapist and murderer of her six-year-old daughter jailed for only 20 years? The South Sulawesi district court judge, a woman, replied: "Justice had been done." But for the bereaved mother it did not appear that this was so.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Judical autonomy guaranteed
Judical autonomy guaranteed JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday guaranteed that the courts of law will continue to have autonomy as mandated by the 1945 Constitution. "As President of the Republic of Indonesia, I truly understand the ruling of the Constitution.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI, Malaysia on border talks
RI, Malaysia on border talks DENPASAR, Bali: Indonesia and Malaysia have agreed on the delineation of some 39.33 kilometers of their common border in the northern part of Kalimantan. Suryatna Soebrata, the secretary general of the Ministry of Home Affairs who headed the Indonesian delegation to the...
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI, PNG sign coffee deal
RI, PNG sign coffee deal LONDON (AFP): Indonesia and Papua New Guinea have signed the new International Coffee Agreement, it was announced in London on Tuesday by Celsius Lodder, executive director of the International Coffee Organization.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Telecom companies join up
Telecom companies join up SINGAPORE (Reuter): Four state-run Southeast Asian telecommunications companies said yesterday they had formed an alliance to offer "one-stop shopping" to multinational firms. Singapore Telecoms, Telekom Malaysia, PT Indosat of Indonesia and Philippines Long Distance...
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Trainees demand jobs in Korea
Trainees demand jobs in Korea JAKARTA: Students of a vocational school in Cianjur, West Java, have turned to the National Commission on Human Rights for help in their dispute with the school's management, which they say has failed to keep its promise to place them in jobs in South Korea.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Cambodian FM here for 3-day visit
Cambodian FM here for 3-day visit JAKARTA (JP): Cambodian foreign minister Ung Huot, who was scheduled to arrive here this morning, hastened the start of his three-day visit here and touched down at Soekarno-Hatta international airport yesterday evening.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Lippo Village and surroundings
Lippo Village and surroundings From Bisnis Indonesia The Lippo Village project in Tangerang has become a topic of discussion in the community. Lippo has succeeded in constructing high-rise buildings in a very short time.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Kartika Plaza gets new GM
Kartika Plaza gets new GM JAKARTA (JP): The Kartika Plaza Beach Hotel in Bali said yesterday that it had appointed a new management team. The hotel, whose management was assumed by PT Jakarta International Hotel & Management this year, said in a statement made available that it appointed Paulo Fill...
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Aussie-RI ties beyond just good neighbors
Aussie-RI ties beyond just good neighbors JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian-Australian relations are moving beyond being simply two good neighbors, and into a more pragmatic one, that promises to be mutually beneficial.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rendra protests censorship
Rendra protests censorship BANDUNG, West Java: Rebel poet W.S. Rendra attended a poetry reading event at the Saparua Sports Hall on Tuesday but declined to take the stage after learning that police had forbidden him to read four of the 12 poems he had been scheduled to read.
Thu, 26 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Packaging firm reports profit
Packaging firm reports profit JAKARTA (JP): PT Fajar Surya Wisesa, a paper board producer which listed its shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) last month, yesterday announced a 223 percent increase in its after- tax profit to Rp 37.2 billion (US$16.87 million) last year.