Archive: 11 October 1995
45 articles found
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tribal title for commander
Tribal title for commander MERAUKE, Irian Jaya: Eight chiefs of 18 local tribes conferred upon Maj. Gen. A. Dunidja, the commander of the Trikora Military Command, the traditional title of Kayau Anem. The title, which literally means "the defender and the carrier of peace", was given to Dunidja in...
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Piracy stalls RI's home entertainment
Piracy stalls RI's home entertainment By Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): Gope Samptani's experience epitomizes the prospects of the home video business in Indonesia. In 1988, Gope and seven other importers began a video business.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Probe of cemetery land scandal in last phase
Probe of cemetery land scandal in last phase JAKARTA (JP): City Secretary Harun Al Rasyid says that the city inspector claims that the investigation into a land scam allegedly masterminded by an official from the city cemetery agency will be completed soon.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Donation from Jakarta Red Cross
Donation from Jakarta Red Cross JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta branch of the Red Cross has sent two trucks of food, medicine, blankets and clothes to the victims of the Jambi earthquake. Jakarta branch chairman H.M.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Koja homes won't face arbitrary demolition
Koja homes won't face arbitrary demolition JAKARTA (JP): City Military Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Sutiyoso guaranteed yesterday that arbitrary demolition of houses in Koja Utara, North Jakarta, will not happen.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Marine experts still puzzled by 'warm pool'
Marine experts still puzzled by 'warm pool' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian and foreign scientists said yesterday that they are still puzzled by the "warm pool" phenomena found in the Pacific Ocean that has altered climatic conditions in the region in recent years.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Birla expands business
Birla expands business JAKARTA (JP): The Birla Group of India, which currently operates four companies in Indonesia, is investing US$50 million this year for the expansion of its businesses here. The group announced yesterday that part of the investment will be used to expand the production...
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI raises LSWR exports
RI raises LSWR exports SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia has offered an additional 300,000 to 400,000 barrels of low sulfur waxy residue (LSWR) for export in October, industry sources said yesterday. Indonesia's state-owned oil company Pertamina had already allocated a total of 3.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Minister's swipe at Djajanti
Minister's swipe at Djajanti Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo's public allegations late last month that the Djajanti Group's plywood subsidiary, PT Nusantara Plywood, in East Java purchased 4,000 cubic meters of illegally-cut logs, is not the first swing he has taken at large...
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Solve problems at early stage
Solve problems at early stage PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo told local officials on Monday to nip resettlement problems in the bud. Addressing officials at a working meeting Monday, Siswono said Indonesia's transmigration program has for some time been...
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Australia may reject Timor asylum seekers
Australia may reject Timor asylum seekers CANBERRA (Reuter): Australia could reject East Timorese seeking political asylum because they may be Portuguese nationals, Foreign Minister Gareth Evans said yesterday.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Government vows attention to oil industry concerns
Government vows attention to oil industry concerns JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday Indonesia would continue to pay attention to the hopes and interests of its business partners in the oil industry regarding the various procedures and regulations that affect their operations.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
HK, RI set up fishing firm
HK, RI set up fishing firm JAKARTA (JP): PT Minasanega Perkasa and Giant Enterprises Limited of Hong Kong have agreed to establish a joint-venture company to engage in fishing in Indonesia's Exclusive Economic Zone. Under an agreement signed on Monday evening by Minasenaga's director, M. Ng.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto to tour the Americas
Soeharto to tour the Americas JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will embark on a lengthy overseas trip this Sunday that will take him to Colombia, the United States, where he'll visit the United Nations headquarters in New York, and Suriname.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
House faction probes assault on councilor
House faction probes assault on councilor JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) is sending a special team to investigate the recent attack on one its councilors in Surabaya. Chairman of the PPP faction at the House of Representatives Hamzah Haz announced the plan yesterday and expressed...
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
More political openness
More political openness When I was waiting for a bus at an empty bus stop in Jakarta, I discovered a photocopy of a pamphlet pinned on the wall. It drew my attention because of the printed and handwritten messages it contained.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Hotel Aryaduta Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Los Morenitos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Los Paraguas, Friday and Saturday from 7:15 p.m.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Castro invited to visit Beijing
Castro invited to visit Beijing BEIJING (AFP): China's President Jiang Zemin has invited Cuban leader Fidel Castro to make an official visit to China, the official Xinhua news agency said yesterday. The invitation was handed over Monday by Prime Minister Li Peng during a two-hour stopover in Havana...
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI, Sweden share lead in bridge meet
RI, Sweden share lead in bridge meet JAKARTA (JP): Collecting 55 points, Indonesia topped the West Group on the opening day of the Bermuda Bowl men's team world bridge championships in Beijing on Monday.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Japanese firms eying Myanmar as next target
Japanese firms eying Myanmar as next target By Noriko Sato TOKYO (Kyodo): More Japanese companies are contemplating investing in Myanmar since the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in July.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Horrible Honchos 3:05 Talk Show: Gita Wicara 3:30 Science Film 4:05 Among Us 4:30 Documentary 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Science Program 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music Contest: Asia Bagus...
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Bay festival soon
Jakarta Bay festival soon JAKARTA (JP): A festival of marine-related activities begins today at the Sunda Kelapa port and the Bahari Museum in North Jakarta. Lasting until Oct. 15, some festival events will be held in the Seribu Islands, just north of the capital.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Garuda's expansion plan has 1995 deadline
Garuda's expansion plan has 1995 deadline JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Indonesia, the national flag carrier, has been given until the end of the year to increase the number of its domestic routes, a company spokesman said yesterday.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 10, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,700 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,225 75 297,000 Aneka...
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Questioning HKBP leadership
Questioning HKBP leadership PWT Simanjuntak said at his press conference that "if the dissident reverends and church members defy our call for repentance, we will have no choice other than to expel them," as you put in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 4, 1995.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rice focus has stunted progress in fruit
Rice focus has stunted progress in fruit JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has been slow in developing studies in the science and technology of fruit cultivation because it has put most of its efforts into achieving self-sufficiency in rice, an official says.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Discotheques, bars closed
Discotheques, bars closed JAKARTA (JP): Six discotheques and bars in four mayoralties have been closed by the City Law and Order Office for violating their hours of operation, an official early this week.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Non-business factors a hurdle for PTP listing
Non-business factors a hurdle for PTP listing JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's state-owned plantation firms (PTP), which have been criticized by the World Bank as inefficient, could go public if non-business factors could be overcome, according to one expert.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
New credit guarantee fund inaugurated
New credit guarantee fund inaugurated JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), in cooperation with the ruling Golkar party, inaugurated a credit guarantee fund company last night to help spur the growth of small businesses.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Alatas proposes cooperation in South China Sea
Alatas proposes cooperation in South China Sea JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia urged countries bordering the South China Sea yesterday to set aside any territorial disputes they may have, and start forging cooperation in the area.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stop promoting communism
Stop promoting communism Clandestine circulars have recently been passed around with the purpose of creating unrest and dissident feelings. The way it has been done is not unlike the practices deployed by the banned Indonesian Communist Party and this is, understandably, a cause of great concern to...
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
'STAR TV' set to enter Indonesia next year
'STAR TV' set to enter Indonesia next year ADELAIDE (Reuter): News Corp Ltd chairman and chief executive Rupert Murdoch said he expected "great growth" at Hong Kong-based satellite broadcaster STAR TV over the next year and said STAR was planning to soon expand into Indonesia.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Violence society
Violence society In Jakarta the house of Philipus Kia Lejab, the suspected murderer of Rohadi's wife and three children in Bambu Apus, East Jakarta, has been destroyed. Even the houses of several of his relatives in Bambu Apus were set on fire.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Polluted spring causes diarrhea
Polluted spring causes diarrhea DILI, East Timor: At least 185 people on Atauro Island, some 11 miles north of here, suffered from diarrhea after using water from a polluted spring, a local health official said yesterday. Head of the provincial office of the Ministry of Health Dr. Rustam S.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Aterballetto due here
Aterballetto due here JAKARTA (JP): Reputable Italian dance troupe Aterballetto, with its main creator and choreographer Amedeo Amodio, is slated to perform in Jakarta on Oct. 13. The Italian Embassy said in a release yesterday that the one- day show will take place at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta in...
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
'MPR should convene more than once'
'MPR should convene more than once' JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), the body in charge of electing a president, should convene at least twice during its five-year term to ensure greater presidential accountability, says an observer.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Facility for female night-shift workers
Facility for female night-shift workers JAKARTA (JP): Companies employing female workers at night should provide their employees with transportation home, as stipulated by government regulation, the All Indonesia Workers Union (SPSI) reiterated yesterday.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
PT Keramika gets loan
PT Keramika gets loan HONG KONG (Reuter): Bank Brussels Lambert Singapore said it has won the mandate for a US$80 million term loan for Indonesia's PT Keramika Indonesia Assosiasi. A bank official said it would launch a syndicated term loan for the ceramics company around the middle of the month,...
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
28 arrested for attacking officers
28 arrested for attacking officers JAKARTA (JP): City police arrested at least 28 people yesterday in connection with Monday's attack on security officers at the house of a suspect in the case of the recent brutal murder of a mother and her children in Ciracas, East Jakarta.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI reports 34 more cases of HIV carriers
RI reports 34 more cases of HIV carriers JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-four more people have reportedly tested positive for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) over the past three months, bringing the total to 346 as at the end of last month.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Soccer to be contested early at SEA Games
Soccer to be contested early at SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Soccer, the most prestigious event at the upcoming 18th Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, will be contested earlier than Dec. 9, the day the Games formally opens. "Soccer competitions will start on Dec. 3.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto dedicates hotel
Soeharto dedicates hotel JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto inaugurated the five-star Regent Hotel Jakarta yesterday, five years after the initial ground breaking in May 1988. The 364-room hotel began its soft operation in July, nearly four years behind schedule.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
APEC talks extended for lack of progress
APEC talks extended for lack of progress TOKYO (AFP): The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum has extended talks for a third day after failing to make progress on preparing a free-trade plan during two days of talks, a Japanese official said yesterday.
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Golkar seeks to reform campaign rules
Golkar seeks to reform campaign rules JAKARTA (JP): The ruling political group Golkar announced yesterday that it will push to reform the electoral laws regulating political campaigns and rallies. The reforms will deal primarily with procedures concerning the campaign period, which is generally...
Wed, 11 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Quake relief operation hits snags
Quake relief operation hits snags JAKARTA (JP): The huge relief operation now underway in the earthquake-stricken regency of Gunung Kerinci in Jambi, Sumatra, was beset yesterday by problems in channeling relief supplies to the quake victims.