Archive: 27 January 1995
52 articles found
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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).
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
'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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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...
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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...
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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...
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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...
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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...
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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...
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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).
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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...
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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...
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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...
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
'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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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).
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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...
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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...
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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).
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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...
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
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.