Archive: 28 October 1995
55 articles found
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Singapore ahead of the pack in APEC
Singapore ahead of the pack in APEC By Siti Rahil SINGAPORE (Kyodo): As one of the world's most open trading regimes, Singapore is a front-runner in pushing the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum toward its goal of free trade, but this zeal has created slight friction with other Southeast Asian nations.
Sat, 28 Oct 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 a.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. (in English). * All Saints' Anglican Church (opposite The Aryaduta Jakarta), Jl. Arif Rahman Hakim No. 5, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. ; at G.K.I. Pondok Indah at 6 p.m.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Refinery fire put out
Refinery fire put out CILACAP, West Java: Conflagration razing seven oil storage tanks over three days in the state-owned oil company Pertamina's refinery plant died out yesterday afternoon, an official said. Pertamina's director for refinery G.J. Atihuta told journalists the fire was "completely out" at 2:40 local time. Fire fighters then hosed the tanks to kill the heat. He said the gas emitted from the compound was not poisonous as people feared.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
'RCTI' airs new series
'RCTI' airs new series JAKARTA (JP): Starting from Nov. 5, 1995, RCTI will present the Japanese TV series Tokyo Wedding Story. The program will be screened on Sunday from 5:30 p.m to 6 p.m. The story, told in 46 episodes, is about science fiction comic writer Yoko Hara and her husband-to-be Masahiko Oshima, who works for an advertising agency. The series, a romantic comedy, is an adaptation of The Story of Getting Married, a best selling Japanese novel by Matoko Arai.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Another traffic jam
Another traffic jam From Neraca Traffic jams on Jl. Salemba Raya, from St. Carolus hospital to the Matraman overpass, have become the order of the day since construction began on the overpass connecting Jl. Pramuka and Jl. Matraman. Meanwhile, the flow of traffic from Jl. Salemba to Kebayoran, South Jakarta, is heavy. To solve the traffic problem I suggest several alternatives. First, for the time being, make Jl.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Feng shui' belief still drives Asian businesses
'Feng shui' belief still drives Asian businesses By Anil Penna SINGAPORE (AFP): When a famous Western hotel chain found its Singapore property was not faring as well as expected, it called in a practitioner of feng shui, the ancient Chinese technique of geomancy. The expert studied the location, architecture, floor plan and interior design of the building and advised management there was a simple solution: install a water fountain near the main entrance.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Legislators criticize steam power plant bidding
Legislators criticize steam power plant bidding JAKARTA (JP): Legislators have criticized the government's plan to use a non-transparent bidding process for the US$1.4 billion steam power plant in Tanjungjati A, Central Java. Budi Hardjono and Oediyanto, both from the House of Representatives' Commission VI on mining and energy, urged the government yesterday to call for public tenders for the project. They said that the government would tarnish its image if it did not use an open process.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
S'pore, Malaysian firms to tie up
S'pore, Malaysian firms to tie up SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore-based Asia Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd. (APP) said yesterday that it had formed a joint venture with a Malaysian partner to set up a US$714 million integrated pulp and paper mill. APP said it was joining forces with Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corp., a government-owned agency, to set up the mill in the Malaysian state of Sarawak.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
NU plans to discuss presidential term
NU plans to discuss presidential term JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's largest Moslem organization plans to discuss whether Islamic law and tradition makes any stipulation on the length of the presidential term. Leaders of the East Java branch of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) will meet in Surabaya next Saturday and Sunday to discuss the question. A spokesman for the branch said yesterday that the issue of the presidential term is among 12 religious questions to be deliberated by the branch.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Implementing Youth Pledge a huge task
Implementing Youth Pledge a huge task Youth Pledge Day, which falls today, commemorates the historic event of 1928 when youths from different ethnic and religious backgrounds gathered in Jakarta and vowed to create a single nation, people and language. Does the event still ring bells and incite hope today? The Jakarta Post talks to Sartono Kartodirdjo about the significance of the event. Question: Is the youth pledge still relevant today?
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
MasterCard debit cards
MasterCard debit cards JAKARTA (JP): MasterCard International, Bank Lippo, Bank Bali, and Indonesian retailers, restaurants and tourism companies have joined to issue co-branded debit cards. Besides carrying MasterCard's Maestro and Cirrus marks the debit cards also include names of merchants that accept the cards payment including Amcol, Hero Group, Amway, Ponderosa Group, Gramedia, Matahari, Pizza Hut, Garuda Indonesia, Marta Tilaar, Centra Nusa Indah, United Motor Company and Citraland.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Eleven arrested for stealing garments
Eleven arrested for stealing garments JAKARTA (JP): Tanjung Priok Port Police have arrested 11 people for stealing a container of garments worth around Rp 300 million. The people allegedly tried to cut the 40-foot container into pieces and sell it bit by bit in an effort to get rid of the material evidence, after stealing all 22,000 pieces of children's clothing in it, chief of the port, Lt. Col. Timbul Sianturi, said yesterday.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
PT Komselindo prepares int'l roaming service
PT Komselindo prepares int'l roaming service JAKARTA (JP): PT Komselindo, one of the country's analog cellular telecommunications operators, is preparing a new service to allow subscribers to use their handsets in foreign countries. Komselindo's Commercial Director Zen Smith said here yesterday that his company is still finalizing negotiations with TAC of Thailand, Telstra of Australia and Mobicom of Malaysia for international roaming service agreements.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 27, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,425 -150 1,500 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,975 25 25,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 6,500 -150 16,000 Anwar Sierad 1,050 -75 178,500 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,400 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 1,875 0 0 Argo Pantes 2,075 0 0 Asiana IMI Indusrties 1,200 0 0 Aster Dharma...
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Golkar and ABRI
Golkar and ABRI From Merdeka I read with interest Sudomo's comment in Merdeka (Oct. 16, 1995) concerning the relationship between the Armed Forces (ABRI) and Golkar. Clarification of this relationship is of great importance because it will give the younger generation a clear idea of the history of the nation. It was said that ABRI and Golkar have a shared history. According to Maj. Gen.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Poor services still hamper investments
Poor services still hamper investments JAKARTA (JP): Poor services, inadequacy of regulations and high-cost economy are hampering investment, chairman of the Jakarta investment coordinating board, Ery Chayaridipura says. Ery said yesterday the three factors had become the main constraints in the city administration reaching its target in the Sixth Five-Year Development Plan (Repelita VI).
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
YLBHI protests beating of workers
YLBHI protests beating of workers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) is protesting the military's beating of labor protesters in Jombang, East Java, last week. One worker was seriously injured and 20 others were hospitalized in the protest, which was mounted by workers after CV Maska Perkasa refused to meet their demands for a higher minimum wage. Chief of YLBHI's labor division Teten Masduki said Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia cuts power rates
Malaysia cuts power rates KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's power utility Tenaga Nasional Bhd. will reduce power charges for lower-end consumers under a tariff revamp which could see higher electricity rates for all other sectors, news reports said yesterday. Tenaga deputy general manager Nik Mohamed Nik Abdullah said the state-owned utility would charge a minimum 20 sen (US$0.08) for the first 200 units of power used, extending the rate from just 100 units currently.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mass organizations urged to stay away from politics
Mass organizations urged to stay away from politics JAKARTA (JP): Noted political scientist Maswadi Rauf warned yesterday against the use of mass organizations for political purposes in the run-up to the 1997 general election. Maswadi, a lecturer at the University of Indonesia in Depok, West Java, said any attempt to bring mass organizations in the contest between the three recognized political parties would be illegal.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie-Diafoil PET plant
Bakrie-Diafoil PET plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie Diafoil, a joint venture between PT Bakrie Kasei Corp. and Diafoil Hoechst of Japan, is building a US$30 million polyethylene film plant, slated to come on stream next March. PT Bakrie Diafoil is 80-percent owned by Diafoil Hoescht and 20 percent by Bakrie Kasei, a joint venture company between Indonesian Bakrie & Brothers and Kasei Corporation of Japan.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI, Taiwan expand cooperation
RI, Taiwan expand cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian and visiting Taiwanese businessmen held a one-day meeting here yesterday to discuss new joint venture opportunities in manufacturing, agroindustry, tourism, telecommunications, mining and energy. The meeting, held under the framework of the 11th annual Joint Economic Cooperation Conference, was also attended by Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs P.K. Chiang who joined the 55-member business delegation from Taipei.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
City urged to take over bus management
City urged to take over bus management JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor has urged the municipal administration to consider taking over the management of the state-owned PPD bus company from the Ministry of Transportation, arguing the move would lead to improved services. Abdulgani H. Abdullah of the Indonesian Democratic Party faction in the City Council said yesterday that it is was the time for the city administration to think seriously about the possibility.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Political communication and democracy
Political communication and democracy By Ignas Kleden This is the second of two articles on the relationship between political communication and democratization. Sociologist Ignas Kleden addresses the question in this article. JAKARTA (JP): So far we have discussed technical as well social and personal know-how as preconditions for political communication. However, it is equally important to look at the political conditions required by effective political communication.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
West Jakarta holds exhibition
West Jakarta holds exhibition JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta Mayor Sutardjianto opened yesterday an exhibition to commemorate Pancasila Sanctity Day, which falls on Oct. 1. As many as 131 participants are taking part in the five-day exhibition, which is underway at the mayoralty sports hall. The participants from provincial and mayoralty offices, state- owned and private companies and the National Red Cross are grouped in 84 stands, Antara reported yesterday.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Executives detained for falsifying deposit notes
Executives detained for falsifying deposit notes JAKARTA (JP): Three executives of a private firm have been arrested for allegedly counterfeiting deposit certificates, inflicting a loss of about Rp 5 billion (US$2.2 million) on their business partners. National Police Spokesman Brig. Gen. I.K.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Church meet will not touch E. Timor
Church meet will not touch E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): The leaders of the Catholic Church will not discuss the dissociated diocese of East Timor during their six- day National Assembly. The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Julius Darmaatmadja, said in a press conference here yesterday that the assembly, which starts today, may touch on the issue, but only in passing.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
George immune from extradition: Oetojo
George immune from extradition: Oetojo JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman says academic and human rights activist George Aditjondro cannot be extradited from Australia, despite a request from the Indonesian government.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt replaces Ridwan as Merpati's president
Govt replaces Ridwan as Merpati's president JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines president Ridwan Fatarudin's tense waiting for a confirmation of his imminent replacement has ended. Director General of Air Transportation Zainuddin Sikado disclosed yesterday that the finance minister, as the nominee government shareholder in all state-owned companies, has agreed to replace Ridwan Fatarudin as the chief of the subsidiary of the flag carrier Garuda Indonesia.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
SOGO's 1995 sale
SOGO's 1995 sale We at Sogo were surprised to read Mrs. Adwani's letter in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 19, 1995. The letter said that our advertisement on RCTI for our Big Sale started off by mentioning "SALE 94". We were so shocked that we replayed the video tape and found that it did not mention anything of the kind. For the record, in 1994 we had a different commercial for our Big Sale promotion. Could it be that Mrs.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Authorities set deadline for warehouse relocation
Authorities set deadline for warehouse relocation JAKARTA (JP): The city authorities have given businesses until the end of November to relocate their warehouses from the downtown Kota area, after nearly eleven years of frustration and resistance.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tripatra wins international consultancy tender
Tripatra wins international consultancy tender JAKARTA (JP): PT Tripatra Engineering, an Indonesian consulting company, has won a project management consultancy tender for a US$600 million project for the installation of 824 kilometers of gas pipelines in Sumatra, the company's president Pandri Prabono said yesterday.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Teenage Mutant Ninja 3:05 Sports 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music: Pop Daerah 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Fashions 8:05 Film series 9:00 World News 9:30 Music: Pesona Nada 10:30 Film:Demonstone 10:55 Late News 11:05 Film (continued) Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Yeh leaves rivals at Royal Perak Classic
Yeh leaves rivals at Royal Perak Classic IPOH, Malaysia (AFP): Taiwan's Yeh Chang-ming hit a superb bogey-free 64 to open up a four stroke lead after the second round of the Asian PGA Tour Royal Perak Classic here yesterday. Yeh, 11 under par overall after a 69 in the first round, fired four birdies either side of the turn. Four strokes behind are Singapore's Madasamy Murugiah and Stephen Scahill of New Zealand, who posted 68 and 69 respectively at the 6,798 yard Royal Perak Golf Club.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Thatcher expected here
Thatcher expected here JAKARTA (JP): Former British Prime Minister Margareth Thatcher will speak on Asia and world affairs at the Citibank's Asian Leadership Series meeting here next month. The annual meeting which started in 1992 has presented well- known speakers such as former U.S. president George Bush and former the United Nations Secretary General Javier Peres de Cuellar, said a release made available for the Jakarta Post. (01)
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rubber prices firm in S'pore, Kuala Lumpur
Rubber prices firm in S'pore, Kuala Lumpur SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore rubber futures maintained early gains by the finish yesterday, encouraged by continued advance in Tokyo and firm regional cash prices, traders said. But dealings were razor-thin as most houses closed early yesterday ahead of a trade gathering in Malacca this weekend. By 0945 GMT, Dec RSS3 was untraded but January rubber was dealt at US$1.50 a kg, up from $1.49 overnight.
Sat, 28 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. to 11 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Boece & Ayu (pianist and singer), Tuesday and Saturday, from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Pianist of Jakarta String Fantasy Trio, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 p.m.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
PSSI pursuing Kurniawan for its SEA Games team
PSSI pursuing Kurniawan for its SEA Games team JAKARTA (JP): Top striker Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto is being pursued by the All-Indonesia Soccer Federation (PSSI) for its Southeast Asian Games-bound soccer team. Coach Andi Teguh said in Balikpapan on Thursday that he expects Kurniawan to join the team two weeks before its departure to the Games in Chiang Mai on Dec. 1. "We are still waiting for his availability," he said. Kurniawan is now playing for Swiss First Division League FC Lucerne.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Donor bodies to meet in Manila
Donor bodies to meet in Manila MANILA (AFP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Philippines' Credit Information Bureau Inc. will jointly host the third annual conference of the ASEAN Forum of Credit Rating Agencies here in December, the Manila-based bank said yesterday. Some 300 finance officials from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand are expected to attend the Dec. 1 meeting at the ADB headquarters, the ADB said.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Thai Rajpracha misses key players
Thai Rajpracha misses key players JAKARTA (JP): Rajpracha of Thailand will resume its Asian Cup Winners Cup campaign in Gresik, East Java, today without key players who are on international duty. But Rajpracha team manager Supridee Pravitra shrugged off the absence of Rungphet Charoevong, Saman Deesunthai and Suchin Phanprapart, saying that his men would pursue at least a draw against host Petrokimia Putra to make it to the second round.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Republika, 'Kompas' win
'Republika, 'Kompas' win JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta-based Kompas and Republika morning dailies have been declared the best in covering the Istiqlal Festival II. The organizing committee announced on Thursday that Republika was awarded for the most articles on the festival, while Kompas was praised for its features written by reporters Taufik Ikram Jamil/Kenedy Nurhan entitled Hafidz Dasuki: Ketua 'Pentashih' Al Qur'an Mushaf Istiqlal. The writers won Rp 500,000 from the committee.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
PLN, foreign firms to form joint ventures
PLN, foreign firms to form joint ventures JAKARTA (JP): State-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) plans to form joint ventures with seven foreign companies to build several power plants, PT PLN's President Djiteng Marsudi said yesterday. "We are now negotiating with them. We hope to reach some deals next year," Djiteng told The Jakarta Post after attending a celebration marking PLN's 50th anniversary.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Four colleges receive grant
Four colleges receive grant JAKARTA (JP): Vice Governor on Economics and Development Tb. M. Rais handed over about Rp 1.4 billion (US$622,000) in grants to four state universities yesterday. The money will be used to finance scientific projects, including research and seminars. The four universities are the University of Indonesia, the University of Padjadjaran, Bandung, the Bandung Institute of Technology and the Jakarta Teachers Training Institute.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto meets with scholars, other leaders
Soeharto meets with scholars, other leaders By Rikza Abdullah WASHINGTON (JP): President Soeharto held separate meetings with leaders of 16 U.S. think tanks, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and executives of the CARE Foundation here Thursday.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Seibu department store opened
Seibu department store opened JAKARTA (JP): Department stores operating in Indonesia under franchises from foreign retail chains have been asked to cooperate with local manufacturers to prevent excessive imports of consumer goods.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Singapore oil products mostly up with crudes
Singapore oil products mostly up with crudes SINGAPORE (Reuter): Most spot Singapore oil product prices were up with crudes yesterday. Continued shutdown of Indonesia's largest refinery at Cilacap provided additional support. Gas oil and jet fuel prices rose along with crudes. Traders said Indonesia has emerged to buy November gas oil, which they believed is for their normal monthly needs and not related to the Cilacap storage tank fire.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Moeliono gets honorary degree
Moeliono gets honorary degree JAKARTA: Professor Anton M. Moeliono, one of Indonesia's linguists, will be conferred with an honorary Doctor of Letters by the University of Melbourne next week. In a statement made available to The Jakarta Post yesterday, the university said that Moeliono has played a major role in Indonesia's national language policy and development of the Indonesian language.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Legal foundation 'not a political party': Buyung
Legal foundation 'not a political party': Buyung JAKARTA (JP): Outgoing chairman of the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) Adnan Buyung Nasution says the people should not expect too much from the foundation in promoting democracy in Indonesia because it is not a political organization.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Three decades of Indonesia's economic growth (4)
Three decades of Indonesia's economic growth (4) This is the fourth of four articles on Indonesia's economic development by Yoshihara Kunio, an economics professor at Kyoto University. KYOTO, Japan (JP): The high-growth economic design described in part three would have been a daydream a decade ago, but probably not any more. As to egalitarianism, because of disillusionment with a welfare state, people in the industrial countries are re-assessing the importance of self-responsibility.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian consulate attacked
Indonesian consulate attacked JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Free Papua Movement rebels, who seek independence for Irian Jaya, attacked the Indonesian consulate in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, yesterday, a press report said. About 40 rebels armed with M-16 and AK riffles, iron bars, axes and arrows attacked the unguarded premises at 6 a.m. local time, Antara reported. There was no report on casualties.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia imports rice from Taiwan
Indonesia imports rice from Taiwan Taipei (DPA): Indonesia has sent a freighter to Taiwan to pick up the 50,000 tons of rice it has bought from Taiwan to ease its rice shortage, it was disclosed Thursday. The Cambodian-registered Un Bong arrived in the Taichung Harbour on Sunday. Loading begins Saturday, the Central Trust of China (CTC) which handles exports, said. "The first shipment is 8,000 tons," a CTC official said asking not to be named.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Telenovela series
Telenovela series From Tiras I am surprised to learn that the members of the House of Representatives (DPR) want to stop the airing of telenovela films on the private television stations. In fact, we like to watch the films -- most of them from Mandarin and Latin America, which contain morality, romance, and humor, with fairly good acting of the film stars. Moreover, the dialogs are dubbed into Bahasa Indonesia, a language we know best. It is only a simple thing.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
New venture capital firm
New venture capital firm JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad inaugurated yesterday PT Sarana Sulut Ventura, a venture capital company based in Manado, North Sulawesi. According to the company's director, A.N. Mokodompit, Sarana Sulut Ventura has a paid-up capital of Rp 3.4 billion (US$1.49 million) and is owned by 16 shareholders.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Manila's rice import plan
Manila's rice import plan MANILA (UPI): The Philippines plans to spend 12.5 billion pesos (US$483 million) to solve a major rice shortage that has caused inflation to soar to its highest level in four years. The Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council, a special group formed by President Ramos to solve the crisis that has more than doubled the price of the crop, proposed the money be given to government agencies directly involved in the problem.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Formless organizations'
'Formless organizations' I am becoming increasingly irritated by your newspaper reports on clandestine activities by "communists" and "formless organizations." A classic example appears is the article in The Jakarta Post titled "Communists behind protests" on Thursday, Oct. 26, 1995 (page 2, column 9). No reference was made to communists in the article, which was based on an unsubstantiated comment. It appears that any opposition or protest against the status quo is put down to such groups.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dance festival for teenagers
Dance festival for teenagers JAKARTA (JP): A two-day Dance Festival for Teenagers is slated to be staged on Oct. 30 and 31 at the Jakarta Playhouse to celebrate Youth Pledge Day on Oct. 28. The participants are the winners of previous dance contests held by the mayoralties, Adhiek Sri Mulyani, chairwoman of the organizing committee was quoted by Antara as saying yesterday. Each mayoralty is allowed to send five dance groups to the festival, she said.