Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 27 January 1995

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TMII to hold writing contest

TMII to hold writing contest JAKARTA (JP): The Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park (TMII) in cooperation with the Ministry of Information will hold a writing competition to commemorate TMII's 20th anniversary.

Transmigration and its failures

Transmigration and its failures JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo yesterday blamed planning blunders for the failure of many transmigration projects. "These failures are usually caused by errors made by the designing consultants and officials," he said.

Cambodia welcome in ASEAN

Cambodia welcome in ASEAN JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia gave an approving nod here yesterday as visiting Cambodian Foreign Minister Ung Huot confirmed his country's intention to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Jakarta-Depok express train

Jakarta-Depok express train From Neraca The Pakuan Depok to Jakarta express train is no longer as comfortable as it used to be. The express train started running a few months ago, and the commuters were happy because the train was not very crowded.

Military-civilian relations need review: Rudini

Military-civilian relations need review: Rudini By Haryoso SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): As the 21st century approaches, Indonesia must review its military-civilian ties to ensure that the two sides continue to work together towards the common good of the nation, a prominent military thinker says.

Young couple commit suicide

Young couple commit suicide CIREBON, West Java: A teenager couple were killed by a train near the Cantilan railway intersection on Wednesday night, Antara reported yesterday. Relatives of the Supena, the 17-year old boy, strongly believe that the young couple jumped in front of the train.

Preparing for free trade

Preparing for free trade In anticipating the coming free trade era our big businesses need to be reminded that most of the facilities and regulations that have enabled them to grow so rapidly will be abolished.

Findings suggest Oki killed own brother

Findings suggest Oki killed own brother JAKARTA (JP): Further questioning of Hernoko Dewantono, alias Oki, has led police to believe that the suspect killed his brother Tri Harto Darmawan, known as Eri.

Vagrants, beggars flock to city

Vagrants, beggars flock to city JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja addressed his personnel about the increasing number of vagrants and beggars flocking to the city during the days leading up to the Moslem holy month of Ramadhan.

Govt protection for car industry reduced

Govt protection for car industry reduced JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday promised to gradually lower the levels of import tariffs on automotive products in a bid to prepare the country's automobile industry to compete on the global market.

'Discipline above all': New deputy police chief

'Discipline above all': New deputy police chief By K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): "No, no profile about me, please. Please, no profile," pleaded 48-year-old Brigadier General Dibyo Widodo. Reporters were pestering him for an interview about his promotion to Greater Jakarta police chief today.

West Jakartans to get new telephone facilities

West Jakartans to get new telephone facilities JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta Telecommunications Office is now offering the public five new telecommunications facilities, the office's head Jimmy Villanueva has announced.

Perumka gets new chief

Perumka gets new chief BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The state-owned railway company Perusahaan Umum Kereta Api (Perumka) today gets its new board of directors. Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto is scheduled at his office in Jakarta to swear in Sumino Eko Saputro, 48, as Perumka's new...

Garuda's new chief sets strategies

Garuda's new chief sets strategies JAKARTA (JP): The newly-installed president of Garuda Indonesia, Soepandi, said yesterday that he has set major measures to improve the performance of the national air carrier.

School holidays during Ramadhan

School holidays during Ramadhan From Pikiran Rakyat During the 1994-1995 academic school year calender, the Ministry of Education and Culture has scheduled mid-term exams for Feb. 1-7, 1995. It should be noted that during this period Moslems will be involved in many religious activities related to...

S'pore restricts KL steel

S'pore restricts KL steel SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore announced yesterday that it will impose anti-dumping duties on reinforced steel bars from a Malaysian company following complaints from a domestic manufacturer.

Will Amnesty's campaign on RI be useful?

Will Amnesty's campaign on RI be useful? By Dino Patti Djalal LONDON (JP): Amnesty International's campaign on Indonesia dates a long way back, but what sets its apart at present is its ferocity. So fierce, in fact, that it has raised some eyebrows among those who see nothing dramatically new...

Benny gets red card from Davis Cup match

Benny gets red card from Davis Cup match JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one Benny Wijaya has been sidelined for the Davis Cup qualifying round match against South Korea in Seoul next week, giving away his place to debutant Teddy Tanjung.

Indonesians dominate at Japan Open

Indonesians dominate at Japan Open TOKYO (AFP): Title holder Ardy Wiranata and Olympic champion Alan Budikusuma led Indonesia into a strong position at the Japan Open badminton here yesterday. Top seed Ardy stayed on course for a semifinal clash with 1993 champion and teammate Hariyanto Arbi with a...

Indonesia absent as World Court hears E. Timor case

Indonesia absent as World Court hears E. Timor case THE HAGUE (Reuter): The International Court of Justice is scheduled to open a hearing here on Monday to review the legality of an Indonesian-Australian agreement to jointly explore for oil in the sea off East Timor.

Private sector warned for rising offshore borrowing

Private sector warned for rising offshore borrowing JAKARTA (JP): Mohammad Sadli, who has twice held ministerial posts under President Soeharto's leadership, warned yesterday that uncontrolled inflows of private offshore borrowing could pose a threat to the country's economy, given the already...

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 26, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------- DES ALFINDO 2,400 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,350 10,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,000...

The Listening Post

The Listening Post * A new consideration for the rights of indigenous peoples has characterized social thought in the last couple of decades (especially in the Americas, with their large -- and oppressed -- Indian populations).

Play Thai tunes and win free royal trip

Play Thai tunes and win free royal trip JAKARTA (JP): The Thai Embassy in Jakarta is organizing a contest for young Indonesian pianists. They can win a grand prize of a trip to Thailand for playing King Bhumibol Adulyadej's compositions.

Ship captain still missing

Ship captain still missing SUMENEP, East Java: Officers have rescued 15 of the 16 crew of the KM Pinus which sank off Madura Island. The ship's captain, Jan Piet Suar, is still missing Antara reported. The ship sank in rough seas last Saturday.

TV today

TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Kubuto 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:00 School Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 TV Series: Developing Stories 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Library World 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Karya Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05...

Dengue kills four in Irian

Dengue kills four in Irian JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: An outbreak of dengue fever in the Manokwari and Jayapura regencies has killed four people, the head of the provincial health office said. Slamet Hardjosuwarno told Antara yesterday that 11 others with the disease were hemorrhaging badly and required...

The PDI puzzle

The PDI puzzle It cannot be denied that the internal conflicts plaguing the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) have worsened with the recent controversy surrounding the party's secretary-general, Alex Litaay.

Use of foreign terms deplored

Use of foreign terms deplored JAKARTA (JP): A commission of the House of Representatives yesterday deplored the increasing use of foreign terms at the expense of the proper usage of Bahasa Indonesia in the nation's major cities.

More funds earmarked for poverty alleviation

More funds earmarked for poverty alleviation JAKARTA (JP): The government has allocated Rp 330 billion ($150 million) for the development of basic infrastructure during the next 1995-1996 fiscal year in 7,800 of the 22,097 villages classified as poverty areas, Director General for Rural Community...

PLN and DPR

PLN and DPR From Media Indonesia In relation to the article published in Media Indonesia on Jan. 25, 1995 under the title 'Dirut PLN Dinilai Abaikan Pimpinan Komisi VI DPR' (PLN president is said to have ignored the head of the House Commission VI), we give the following explanation. 1.

RP seeks return of convicts' remains

RP seeks return of convicts' remains MANILA (AFP): The Philippines will Saudi Arabia to return the remains of three Filipinos executed in connection with a hostage- taking case, President Fidel Ramos said yesterday.

'Tempo' closure is baseless: Witnesses

'Tempo' closure is baseless: Witnesses JAKARTA (JP): The government's decision to revoke the publishing license of Tempo weekly was groundless, two former editors of the current affairs magazine said yesterday.

400 Villagers demand housing compensation

400 Villagers demand housing compensation JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of villagers demanded compensation on Wednesday from PT FMP for demolishing their houses in Citeureup District, Bogor. Their homes were destroyed to make way for a housing estate and a golf course.

Roadside food sellers upset

Roadside food sellers upset YOGYAKARTA: Many roadside food vendors along Jl. Malioboro are uncertain about the future of their businesses because the exceptionally high prices set by a few sellers has scared away customers, mostly tourists.

Political scientists launch 'civil society' talks

Political scientists launch 'civil society' talks By Pandaya KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): A group of Indonesian political scientists has added yet another item to the government's political agenda, already lengthy with issues like democracy and human rights -- the development of civil society.

Jakarta bourse plans two trading sections

Jakarta bourse plans two trading sections JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) plans to divide listed companies into two categories, each of which will have its own trading section, in an effort to stimulate trading activities.

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.

President to dedicate oil refinery in W. Java

President to dedicate oil refinery in W. Java INDRAMAYU, West Java (JP): President Soeharto is scheduled on Monday to inaugurate the country's first export-oriented oil refinery (Exor I) in Balongan with a processing capacity of 125,000 barrels per day (bpd).

Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali: Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday.

Defunct weekly 'Editor' is back under new name

Defunct weekly 'Editor' is back under new name JAKARTA (JP): The defunct magazine Editor hit the streets yesterday, more than six months after it was closed down, with a new name and some changes in the shareholders.

Royal fiesta made interesting

Royal fiesta made interesting SURAKARTA, Central Java: The cultural and art shows at the next Royal Court Festival in Surakarta (Solo) should be more varied and interesting this year, an official of the Director General of Tourism said.

Milla free to play, says Pelita Jaya

Milla free to play, says Pelita Jaya JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian soccer club Pelita Jaya will keep Cameroon star Roger Milla on the field despite a law breaking allegation of still being contracted by his former club, Tonnere Kalara Club de Yaounde, Pelita Jaya club owner says.

Robbed by policeman?

Robbed by policeman? From Kompas On Nov. 6, 1994 at about 10 p.m. on our way to Cinere, South Jakarta by car we were stopped by a man dressed in a police uniform. We pulled over to the side of the road, believing we may have violated a traffic regulation.

Intercon clarifies confusion on public facilities

Intercon clarifies confusion on public facilities JAKARTA (JP): Noted businessman Probosutedjo in his capacity as a member of PT Intercon Enterprise board of directors went to the city administration yesterday to clarify a misunderstanding with his company concerning public facilities.

Seminar on doping

Seminar on doping JAKARTA (JP): City administration holds a two-day seminar on doping as part of its preparations to set up an international anti doping laboratory and an anti doping commission starting yesterday. A committee organizer, R.S.

Bottled water will cost more next month

Bottled water will cost more next month JAKARTA (JP): Producers of bottled water announced yesterday that they will raise the prices of their products next month due to scarcity of packaging materials. "The shortage of supply has raised the prices of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin, the raw...

Kawanua City Hotel apologizes

Kawanua City Hotel apologizes From Media Indonesia Referring to the letter by Mr. Tubara of Cipinang Cempedak, East Jakarta, in the Media Anda column of Media Indonesia on Jan. 18, 1995, entitled 'Pelayanan Kawanua City Hotel mengecewakan' (Kawanua City Hotel's Services Disappointing), we would...

Shoddy water project in Timor

Shoddy water project in Timor DILI, East Timor: A drinking water project in the Manatuto regency, 50 kilometers east of Dili, has been left uncompleted, causing the state to suffer a loss of Rp 7 billion (US$3.1 million).

Residents tortured

Residents tortured From Republika The robbery that befell American tourist Linda Harter in May 1993 at Ujung Kulon conservation park was still fresh in our minds when another tragedy struck. Two officers from the Nature Conservation Park have allegedly beaten up two villagers of Ujungjaya, Sumur...

Bidara Cina's apartment complex

Bidara Cina's apartment complex JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is scheduled to inaugurate the low-cost apartment complex in Bidara Cina, East Jakarta, next March. Governor Surjadi Soedirdja visited the apartments on Wednesday to have a close look at the construction of the project.

Bus conductor testifies in tragedy trial

Bus conductor testifies in tragedy trial JAKARTA (JP): The conductor of a passenger bus which plunged into a river in North Jakarta last March, killing 33 passengers, testified yesterday in the trial of the driver, Ramses Silitonga, in the North Jakarta District Court.