Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 26 October 1995

57 articles found

Drug abuse worrying

Drug abuse worrying SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Cases of drug abuse in East Kalimantan has risen by 560 percent over the past year from five cases to 28, a local official said yesterday. Deputy Governor Suwarna said that not only has the number of addiction cases drastically risen but more people...

Mass fumigation against dengue

Mass fumigation against dengue JAKARTA (JP): The city health agency will conduct one month of mass fumigation to eliminate dengue fever from 156 subdistricts throughout the city starting next month. The agency chose those locations because many dengue fever patients have been found in the areas...

Try tells youths to cooperate, set aside differences

Try tells youths to cooperate, set aside differences JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno told some 120 youth leaders from 12 Asian and Pacific countries yesterday never to let differences hamper cooperation.

Language

Language Language is like living matter, depending on the situation in which it is used, it can change in just a matter of months. Language also reflects the on-going situation of a nation. For instance, how government officials use Bahasa Indonesia is of particular interest.

Singapore oil products firmer

Singapore oil products firmer SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore oil products spot prices edged up yesterday on news that a fire which started on Tuesday damaged seven tanks holding kerosene, naphtha and aviation fuel. The refinery was unaffected but was shut as a precaution.

Tommy's automotive plant

Tommy's automotive plant JAKARTA (JP): Hutomo Mandala Putra, also known as Tommy, will establish a new automotive assembly plant in Cikampek, West Java, to produce jeeps and sedans combining Italian Lamborghini and Korean Kia technologies.

Athletes, officials warned of AIDS

Athletes, officials warned of AIDS JAKARTA (JP): A senior Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports official has asked that athletes as well as officials heading for the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, stay away from the red-light districts during their stay in Chiang Mai from Dec.

Accused says he stabbed policeman in self-defense

Accused says he stabbed policeman in self-defense JAKARTA (JP): A teacher accused of killing a police major told the East Jakarta District Court yesterday that he stabbed the victim in self-defense. "Maj.

State based on rule of law still distant

State based on rule of law still distant By Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): Indonesia still has a long road to travel toward fully implementing the law despite the fact that it is a nation based on the rule of law, a conference here concluded.

Communists behind protests

Communists behind protests MALANG, East Java: Chief of the East Java military command Maj. Gen. Imam Utomo said yesterday that a recent spate of worker demonstration in Jombang may have been masterminded by activists of "formless" organizations.

Australia's spies closely monitoring extremists: Keating

Australia's spies closely monitoring extremists: Keating CANBERRA (Reuter): Australia's intelligence agencies are closely monitoring the growing threat of violent anti-Asian, right-wing and religious extremist groups, Prime Minister Paul Keating said yesterday.

BSD names best sprinter

BSD names best sprinter JAKARTA (JP): Chi Chie Sunendar of Bogor, West Java, was chosen on Tuesday as the best sprinter of the Mesran Prima Bumi Serpong Damai Sprint Rally '95. Chi and teammate Krisna N. drove a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 4 WD in the event.

Sulawesi teakwood estates

Sulawesi teakwood estates JAKARTA (JP): The Southeast Sulawesi administration has set itself an ambitious target of expanding teak estates in the province from about 10,000 hectares (ha) to 60,000 ha within the next 23 years. J.

Karet residents upset over unfair land compensation

Karet residents upset over unfair land compensation JAKARTA (JP): Forty residents of Karet Tengsin, Central Jakarta, have requested the National Commission on Human Rights mediate between them and the city authorities about what they claim is unfair land compensation.

Constitution needs to be improved, scholars say

Constitution needs to be improved, scholars say JAKARTA (JP): Leading scholars Nurcholish Madjid and Deliar Noer have seconded the call by human rights campaigner Adnan Buyung Nasution for a revision of the Indonesian Constitution.

British, RI biologists work on nature reserve

British, RI biologists work on nature reserve JAKARTA (JP): British and Indonesian biologists are to carry out joint field research in the Lorentz Nature Reserve in the mountains of Irian Jaya. An assistant to the Minister of Environment, Surna Djajadiningrat, officially launched the project...

Tasikmalaya train crash toll up to 19

Tasikmalaya train crash toll up to 19 JAKARTA (JP): Search and rescue workers have pulled six more bodies from the wreckage of the train that plunged into a ravine near Tasikmamaya, West Java, on Monday night. The recovery of the six bodies yesterday brought the death toll from the derailment to 19.

Ali Wardhana

Ali Wardhana Correction: One line was missing from the last paragraph of the second column in the article titled "Towards a free trade nation (2)" by former economics minister Ali Wardhana on this page of Oct. 24 edition.

Imelda Marcos wins court fight, completes political comeback

Imelda Marcos wins court fight, completes political comeback MANILA (Reuter): Imelda Marcos completed her amazing political comeback yesterday when the Philippines Supreme Court rejected a protest against her victory in May national elections, paving the way for her to take her seat in Congress.

RI trimming down for SEAG boxing events

RI trimming down for SEAG boxing events JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is trimming down its boxing team for the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, following its mixed showing at recent tryouts.

Muddy water in N. Jakarta

Muddy water in N. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): City-owned water company PAM Jaya announced yesterday that the water supply to some areas in Sunter, North Jakarta, has been a little bit muddy during the operation of a new distribution center.

Robbers make off with Rp 5 million

Robbers make off with Rp 5 million JAKARTA (JP): Three unidentified men have robbed an official of the Ministry of Social Services and made away with Rp 5 million (more than US$2,000) after stabbing the victim near her office in Central Jakarta.

National spikers win tryout games

National spikers win tryout games JAKARTA (JP): National spikers being groomed for the 18th Southeast Asian Games continued their winning streak in their final warm-up matches in Gresik, East Java on Tuesday.

Amateur, pro boxers to unite

Amateur, pro boxers to unite JAKARTA (JP): National amateur and professional boxers have agreed to band together in one association in a bid to improve the standard of national boxing. The Indonesian Boxing Commission, the professional boxing controlling body, and the Indonesian Amateur Boxing...

Crackdown on corrupt officers

Crackdown on corrupt officers INDRAMAYU, West Java: Seven police officers have been punished for extorting money from bus and truck drivers along the busy northern West Java highway. Chief of the Indramayu police precinct Lt. Col.

Shipping permits issued free of charge: Official

Shipping permits issued free of charge: Official JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Sea Transportation Soentoro said yesterday that there is no official charge for the issuance of a shipping permit but admitted that, in practice, shipowners can be subject to illegal fees.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 25, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,575 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,975 -25 3,500 Aneka Kimia...

TV today

TV today TVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Buttons And Rusty 3:05 Dance 3:30 TV Series: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 College World 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama:...

Subversive law needs to be reviewed: Officials

Subversive law needs to be reviewed: Officials JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman says the present anti-subversive law should be reviewed in light of the more sophisticated techniques being employed by criminals.

Jakarta's first subway project to become a model

Jakarta's first subway project to become a model JAKARTA (JP): If carried out successfully, the Blok M-Kota subway project in the city will become a model for Indonesia's other overcrowded cities, a project executive said yesterday.

Hartono wants army bank to be more professional

Hartono wants army bank to be more professional JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. R. Hartono called yesterday for more professionalism in military-run businesses so that the commitment to improve soldiers' welfare could be fulfilled.

Biodiversity Convention

Biodiversity Convention Some rectifications are due to what I perceive as inaccuracies in The Jakarta Post's reporting as it was published on Oct. 24, 1995, on the forthcoming UN Conference on the Biodiversity Convention next month.

False statement

False statement Referring to the article in The Jakarta Post, Oct. 17, 1995, entitled Lifting of Balabagan's death sentence hailed. The article included a statement reporting that one hundred Indonesian workers died in Saudi Arabia's jails in 1994. We firmly denounce that baseless issue as untrue.

Crude oil prices stay up in Asia

Crude oil prices stay up in Asia SINGAPORE (Reuter): Crude oil prices in Asia held overnight gains though influence from U.S. API inventory data was muted and attention focussed more on active Mideast trades.

Wanna dress your hair, Mister?

Wanna dress your hair, Mister? KUTA, Bali: There is new nuisance that foreign tourists in this seaside resort have to bear: ubiquitous people who dog and offer holidaymakers hairdressing for money. So far, local tourist authorities have been flooded with complaints from tourists about beggars and...

Cartoon exhibition brings humor and insight

Cartoon exhibition brings humor and insight JAKARTA (JP): Singapore's Prime Minister Goh Cok Tong is sitting behind his desk. On his left side, a glass showcase displays... Yes, former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew himself.

Pertamina and CPC sign US$6 billion LNG deal

Pertamina and CPC sign US$6 billion LNG deal NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): State-owned oil company Pertamina signed a new contract yesterday with Chinese Petroleum Corporation (CPC) of Taiwan worth US$6 billion for 1.84 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year for 20 years.

City to set up task forces to help the poor

City to set up task forces to help the poor JAKARTA (JP): The city administration plans to establish working groups in every subdistrict to help assist the Social Office in helping about 600,000 poor people.

Soeharto vows to balance population with resources

Soeharto vows to balance population with resources By Rikza Abdullah NEW YORK (JP): President Soeharto, representing 75 heads of state and government, pledged yesterday to balance population growth with resources during a UN ceremony presided over by United Nations Secretary-General Boutros...

Quake aid

Quake aid From Neraca In response to RCTI's "Night Bulletin" on Oct. 12, 1995, Syafei Anjasmara, director general of social assistance development, said that a lot of money has been received to be distributed among the Krinci quake victims in Jambi.

Blazing the trail for innovation in art collaboration

Blazing the trail for innovation in art collaboration By Carla Bianpoen JAKARTA (JP): In the world of art, collaboration is not an unusual phenomenon. It generally takes the shape of joint exhibitions. Recent endeavors reveal an urge to go beyond the usual routes.

Three decades of Indonesia's economic growth (2)

Three decades of Indonesia's economic growth (2) This is the second of four articles by Yoshihara Kunio, an economics professor at Kyoto University's Center for Southeast Asian Studies. KYOTO, Japan (JP): It was in early 1972 when I visited Indonesia for the first time.

'Cilacap fire won't affect domestic supplies'

'Cilacap fire won't affect domestic supplies' NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): The president of state-owned oil company Pertamina, Faisal Abda'oe, said here yesterday that the damage to seven oil storage tanks in Cilacap, on the southern coast of Central Java and the shutdown of the Cilacap refinery following...

RP must complete reform process: IMF

RP must complete reform process: IMF MANILA (Reuter): The Philippines' continued economic recovery depends on the completion of vital reforms as well as "blood, sweat and tears", the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) local representative said yesterday.

Chicken vendor beaten to death

Chicken vendor beaten to death JAKARTA (JP): A food seller was killed by a robber who stole Rp 300,000 from him at the Kramat Jati market, East Jakarta. Rudiyanto (30), who sold grilled corn and fried chicken, was robbed in the evening when he was about to open his business.

EVA Air to improve Indonesian service

EVA Air to improve Indonesian service JAKARTA (JP): EVA Air, a subsidiary of the Evergreen Group of Taiwan, will improve its service to Indonesia by operating MD-11 aircraft next month. "EVA Air, which currently operates Boeing 767-300 aircraft in the Jakarta-Taipei route, is considering operating...

Govt denies favoritism in handling Jambi quake

Govt denies favoritism in handling Jambi quake JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Azwar Anas denies charges the government has been "unjust" in the provision of relief aid to earthquake victims in Kerinci, Jambi.

National brotherhood

National brotherhood The prompt approval given to the establishment of the Yayasan Kerukunan Persaudaraan Kebangsaan, or National Brotherhood Foundation, is probably a good indication of the mood which prevails in our society.

Genting proceeds with newsprint plant

Genting proceeds with newsprint plant KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Genting Bhd said it was proceeding with plans to build a M$740 million newsprint plant which will be ready in 24 months. Genting Sanyen Newsprint Sdn Bhd has paid a deposit to Germany's Voith Sulzer Papiermaschinen GmbH to supply and...

Depok II roads damaged

Depok II roads damaged We would like to invite Depok Mayor Sofyan Safari Hamim to make an on the spot visit to the area which is under his scope of responsibility -- Depok II. Then the mayor will personally experience the inconvenience of Jl. Proklamasi which is in a devastating condition.

RI palm stearin sought

RI palm stearin sought CAIRO (Reuter): Egypt said it was seeking 15,000 tons to 20,000 tons of Malaysian or Indonesian palm stearin for delivery in the second half of December. The official Holding Company for Food Industries said Nov.

Councilor urges increase in budget for legal sector

Councilor urges increase in budget for legal sector JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor has criticized the city administration's failure to increase the funds available for legal sector development in a proposed budget revision. Helmy A.R.

Jakarta preparing for int'l AIDS Day

Jakarta preparing for int'l AIDS Day JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian AIDS Foundation is organizing a series of events ranging from music concerts and discussions to a golf tournament and charity bazaar in conjunction with International AIDS Day, which falls on Dec.1.

Bali waits for blockbuster melodies

Bali waits for blockbuster melodies By Johannes Simbolon DENPASAR (JP): Dozens of composers from the U.S., Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan and Singapore arrived here yesterday for a gathering at the Bali Cliff Resort, south of here, where fellow composers from Indonesia had arrived one day...

Hotel Sahid gets $40 million loan

Hotel Sahid gets $40 million loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Hotel Sahid Jaya International signed an agreement yesterday on a US$40 million term loan facility with a syndicate of international banks to finance the development of its Menara Sahid office tower.

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.

Fifteen arrested for selling pirated cassettes

Fifteen arrested for selling pirated cassettes JAKARTA (JP): Fifteen people, including six women, have been arrested for allegedly pirating and selling thousands of best- selling local and foreign songs. Head of National Police Crime Investigation Directorate Brig. Gen.