Archive: 7 January 1995
49 articles found
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
13 consortia vie for new airport project
13 consortia vie for new airport project KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Thirteen consortia made up of 15 foreign and 39 local firms, including an Indonesian company, have bid for another major contract at Malaysia's second international airport project, officials have announced.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rest cabin
Rest cabin From Media Indonesia If you love to climb mountains you will know Mount Gede and Mount Pangrango. These two mountains are located in the National Park managed by the Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation, Department of Forestry.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam in ASEAN and Spratly conflict
Vietnam in ASEAN and Spratly conflict By Rizal Sukma JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) decided to officially admit Vietnam as their seventh member in the next ASEAN ministerial meeting in July.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
The women who made headlines in 1994
The women who made headlines in 1994 JAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesian women made headlines in politics, entertainment and sport in 1994, the Year of Women's Role in Development. Here are some of them. Megawati Soekarnoputri, the first woman to ever chair the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), launched...
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
All projected incomes up, except those from fuel
All projected incomes up, except those from fuel JAKARTA (JP): The draft state budget for the 1995-96 fiscal year, which begins in April, projects that all elements of domestic revenues will increase from the present fiscal year's levels, except proceeds from sales of petroleum products.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Shadow board of executives
Shadow board of executives From Kompas As a Moslem I am deeply concerned over the row occurring in the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) organization. Uncontrolled ambition has made an ulema act contrary to the qualities of an ulema.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Police gun down long time repeat offender
Police gun down long time repeat offender JAKARTA (JP): A suspected repeat offender, believed to have led a series of robberies and murders in and around the city, has been shot, and killed, by police when he tried to escape after being questioned about the whereabouts of his accomplices.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
No more land for gas stations
No more land for gas stations JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs Tb. M. Rais said yesterday that the city administration will not allocate land for erecting new gas stations. He said the city administration realizes the number of gas stations in the city is inadequate but it isn't...
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Water stoppage in C.Jakarta
Water stoppage in C.Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The city water company PAM Jaya will temporarily stop supplying water to two streets -- Jl. Danau Tondano and Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur -- in Central Jakarta for two days starting today. The company announced that the stoppage will run from 8.p.m.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt makes progress in fake export probe
Govt makes progress in fake export probe JAKARTA (JP): An interdepartmental government team has resolved to initiate court proceedings against a number of entrepreneurs for forging export documents. It reached its decision after establishing that the businessmen's actions had caused financial...
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Titanic golf duel at Riverside
Titanic golf duel at Riverside JAKARTA (JP): Golfing buffs here will have the rare opportunity to watch a world class duel between former world number one Greg Norman of Australia and his predecessor England's Nick Price at the newly established Riverside Golf Club near Bogor.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Many still ask about women's role in society, development
Many still ask about women's role in society, development By T. Sima Gunawan and Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): Last year Indonesia saw a lot of discussion about the role of women in society, in keeping with the government's pronouncement of 1994 as the Year of Women's Role in Development.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt to control exports of wood products
Govt to control exports of wood products JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to ban exports of wood products made of materials derived from unsoundly managed forests, Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Japan more likely to look to Asia in 1995
Japan more likely to look to Asia in 1995 By Miu Oikawa Dieter TOKYO (Kyodo): Ties with Asian neighbors are likely to dominate the minds of Japanese diplomats in 1995. "Relations with the United States are essential, but it's only natural, at this stage in history, for Japan to shift its diplomatic...
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Science institute opens 3 marine research posts
Science institute opens 3 marine research posts JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Institute for Science has three new oceanic research stations that will enable it to study, conserve and tap marine resources in eastern Indonesian waters.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Six nominations for song contest
Six nominations for song contest JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has announced six nominations in the city song writing competition under the theme of the city's slogan: Teguh Beriman. Teguh Beriman is an abbreviation of Teruskan gerakan untuk hidup bersih, indah, menarik, manusiawi dan aman...
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI, Australia study fishing
RI, Australia study fishing JAKARTA: A joint Australian-Indonesian delegation is scheduled to make a visit to Sulawesi and East Nusa Tenggara on Monday to study the problem of illegal fishing by Indonesians in Australian waters.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
City Hall to study higher bus fare idea
City Hall to study higher bus fare idea JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will carefully study a proposal from the Organization of Land Transportation Businessmen that city bus fares be raised. Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs Tb. M.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Stocks extended their New Year upward trend on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday by closing higher in moderate trading. The broad-based JSX Composite Index closed 3.4 points higher at 481.22 yesterday from 477.82 on Thursday.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian-Indonesian joint venture bank starts operation
Malaysian-Indonesian joint venture bank starts operation JAKARTA (JP): PT May Bank Nusa International, a Malaysian- Indonesian joint venture bank, yesterday marked the start of its operation to spur businesses between the two countries. The president of the bank, M. Haslah M.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Wage regulations largely unheeded
Wage regulations largely unheeded TEGAL, Central Java: Up to 75 percent of companies in the province fail to pay the Rp 2,700 (US$1.2) minimum daily wage to workers as regulations require. The violations of the minimum wage regulation could incite industrial strikes in the future, the head of the...
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Caddy's dream on golf course
Caddy's dream on golf course By Lely T. Djuhari JAKARTA (JP): Being a golf caddy enables a man coming from a village far away from the capital city to observe the extravagant lifestyles enjoyed by the wealthy. His job is to walk for hours with the rich and famous in the open air.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rp 27 billion lost in fires
Rp 27 billion lost in fires BANDARLAMPUNG: The plantation sector suffered losses of Rp 27 billion (US$12 million) from the fires and drought that hit the province last year. Speaking in a hearing with the provincial legislators on Thursday, head of the plantation section of the provincial...
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
More costly city calls
More costly city calls Although the number of people who own telephones is still low in Indonesia as compared to many of its neighboring countries, this handy means of telecommunication is now regarded a standard necessity in middle-income bracket homes.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Three artists explore symbolism through masks in Yogya
Three artists explore symbolism through masks in Yogya Text and photos by R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): When art becomes an expression wrapped in aesthetic values, symbolism is the preferred choice. Even realism, which aims to convey a more clear message, contains symbolism, adding its own value to a...
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Japan divided over EAEC
Japan divided over EAEC TOKYO (AFP): Japan's leading business group is unlikely to reach a consensus on whether to endorse Malaysia's controversial plan for an East Asian Economic Caucus (EAEC) over the next few months, a spokesman said yesterday.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Electrolux expands in Asia
Electrolux expands in Asia JAKARTA (JP): Electrolux, a leading home appliance manufacturer, will launch a retail business system in Indonesia to market its products through its Indonesian partner PT Global Elux.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Widayat's charisma has three sides
Widayat's charisma has three sides By Agus Dermawan T. KUTA, Bali (JP): The 78-year-old painter Widayat held his third solo exhibition at the Bali Padma Hotel in Kuta from Dec. 26 to Jan. 3. His exhibit clearly displayed a creative power found in three aspects of the master painter's personal...
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
No individual interests behind ICMI: Habibie
No individual interests behind ICMI: Habibie JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the powerful Association of Indonesian Intellectuals (ICMI) B.J. Habibie reiterated last night that the organization serves the interest of the whole nation, not just to nurture the ambition of its members.
Sat, 07 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.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Title holder advances to Indonesia Open semifinal
Title holder advances to Indonesia Open semifinal JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion Yayuk Basuki survived a tight three setter against her Japanese doubles partner Nana Miyagi to secure a semifinal berth at the Indonesia Women's Open tennis championships yesterday.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Civil service housing benefits up
Civil service housing benefits up JAKARTA (JP): The government raised housing benefits of civil servants corps by 100 percent, says State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung Akbar told reporters here yesterday that housing benefits, effective as of the beginning of this month, for Class I...
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Singapore invites India to join with Asian tigers
Singapore invites India to join with Asian tigers CALCUTTA (Reuter): Singaporean Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong urged India yesterday to join an Asian free trade alliance and pursue reforms so it could outstrip Britain and Germany in economic strength by 2010.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pressure on PDI up over communist links
Pressure on PDI up over communist links JAKARTA (JP: The government intensified its pressure on the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) yesterday with Home Affairs Minister Yogie S.M. supporting an allegation that 300 party members have past communist links.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Killer of Indonesians in U.S. still at large
Killer of Indonesians in U.S. still at large JAKARTA (JP): City police officers still refuse to say if they have made any progress in their investigation of last year's killing of two Indonesians and an Indian in Los Angeles, U.S.A.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Few employees greet salary increase warmly
Few employees greet salary increase warmly JAKARTA (JP): City administration employees are responding coolly to the government's decision to raise the salary of civil servants by up to 10 percent starting this month.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mosquitoes in library
Mosquitoes in library From Kompas The Sumantri Brojonegoro Public Library, also known as the Kuningan Public Library, in the South Jakarta area is visited by pupils, university students, workers and members of the community. The library has a small collection of books.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia offers Thailand a rice-for-planes deal
Indonesia offers Thailand a rice-for-planes deal By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Thailand are examining the possibility of a counter-trade deal which would involve the sale of Indonesian-made aircraft and rice imported from Thailand.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Firms get awards for productivity
Firms get awards for productivity JAKARTA (JP): The government has selected 11 companies for the inaugural Paramakarya awards for companies with best performances in terms of increasing their overall productivity.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Firms warned about linking wage hikes with productivity
Firms warned about linking wage hikes with productivity JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of the Ministry of Manpower warned companies yesterday against linking productivity to pay increases in the official minimum wage level.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Credit policy won't slow RI economy
Credit policy won't slow RI economy JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to slow down credit expansion to 19 percent in the 1995-1996 fiscal year from 22 percent in 1994-1995 will not stagnate the country's economy, economists predict.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Moslem identity
Moslem identity In spite of the Islamic-sounding name "Mochtar Buchori", the author featured in your "Insight" column on Dec. 31, 1994, I am not quite sure if the man is a Moslem. However, when I read the italicized description of the writer's identity at the end of the article, I was rather...
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dishonest judges threatened with tough action
Dishonest judges threatened with tough action JAKARTA (JP): Chief Justice H.R. Soerjono, responding to allegations that justice in Indonesia can be bought, promised yesterday to punish any judge found in violation of the profession's code of ethics.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Serang villagers seek help to fight pollution
Serang villagers seek help to fight pollution JAKARTA (JP): A group of villagers from Serang in West Java came to Jakarta yesterday to seek help in their long battle against industries accused of polluting a main source of their livelihood -- the Ciujung River.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Marcos Jr. drafted as candidate
Marcos Jr. drafted as candidate MANILA (AFP): The lone son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos announced yesterday he will run for senator under an opposition banner in May. "What moved me to accept (the opposition draft) was the ideological affinity of my position and that of the...
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Meter tampering rife in Medan cabs
Meter tampering rife in Medan cabs MEDAN, North Sumatra: The local chapter of the Indonesian Consumers Foundation called yesterday for the municipal administration to crack down on taxi meter tampering.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Athletic match for students
Athletic match for students JAKARTA (JP): The city sports office will hold an athletic competition for students from Jan. 27 to 29. Students from elementary, junior and senior high schools and also universities in the city are expected to join the competition.
Sat, 07 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Local firm to build another LNG train unit in Bontang
Local firm to build another LNG train unit in Bontang JAKARTA (JP): Following approval of a repeat order by President Soeharto, PT Inti Karya Persada Tehnik, a major private engineering firm, will start to construct the seventh LNG production unit in Bontang, East Kalimantan, in March.