Archive: 9 October 1995
40 articles found
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Military apologizes for 'errors'
Military apologizes for 'errors' JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Chief of the local Cendrawasih Regional Military Command Maj. Gen. Dunidja apologized for the various "errors" that his personnel have made in carrying out their orders.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bilingual radio designed to attract expatriates
Bilingual radio designed to attract expatriates JAKARTA (JP): While the government is currently promoting the use of precise Indonesian through various operations, a local radio station continues to present bilingual programs to Jakartans. The station, 107.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Breaking oil monopoly
Breaking oil monopoly Initial reactions to the oil and natural gas industry bill, which will, among other things, abolish state-owned Pertamina's monopoly of domestic oil fuel sales, seem to be a cautious endorsement.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Timah oversubscription
Timah oversubscription JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned tin mining company PT Tambang Timah reported a 300 percent oversubscription of its shares which were offered at Rp 2,900 each or US$12.73 per Global Depository Receipt (which is equivalent to 10 shares) to the public.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bali declaration
Bali declaration From Merdeka In the context of the Bali Declaration, a statement signed by some 90 business tycoons to help small-scale businesses and to help alleviate poverty in Indonesia, President Soeharto has instructed Coordinating Minister for Industry and Trade Hartarto to establish an...
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rights issue could hurt trade: Mar'ie
Rights issue could hurt trade: Mar'ie JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad warned industrial countries that over-politicizing human rights and environmental issues could jeopardize the spirit of liberalized trade and investment.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Archeological sites losing out to development
Archeological sites losing out to development JAKARTA (JP): Apart from the national campaign to protect the environment, a leading archeologist said on Saturday that the nation must not overlook conservation of the country's cultural heritage.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Buy-backs push share prices up in Jakarta
Buy-backs push share prices up in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Supported by strong activities of small-capped stocks and buy-back of selected blue chips, the Jakarta Stock Exchange managed to sustain its momentum, closing last week at 496.29, up 3.05 points (0.61 percent) from the week's opening of 493.24.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
YLBHI finds unique way of solving leadership crisis
YLBHI finds unique way of solving leadership crisis JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) has come up with a unique way to end the chairmanship crisis plaguing its Yogyakarta chapter: Appoint an activist who received no votes in the election.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Moslem leaders united in communist fight
Moslem leaders united in communist fight JAKARTA (JP): Moslem leaders are taking seriously President Soeharto's warning that "formless" communist organizations are out to poison the public. Abdurrahman Wahid, who is chairman of the 30-million strong Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem organization, said...
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Student brawls
Student brawls There have been many reports recently of student brawls between Jakarta high schools. Indeed, Pak Silabus Pakrena (Letters to The Editor, Sept. 29), suggests that these incidents "reflect a low morality within the younger generation".
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
China, South Korea share glory at shooting meet
China, South Korea share glory at shooting meet JAKARTA (JP): China continued its gold medal winning streak on the penultimate day of the eighth Asian Shooting Championships here yesterday, but it had to share the glory with South Korea.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
No Freeport ads please!
No Freeport ads please! From Forum Keadilan We have again been jolted by human rights violations in Timika, Irian Jaya. This time it was a counter-reaction experienced by the indigenous community of Amungme, to their protest of PT Freeport McMoran's expansion onto 2.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Main suspect in land scam still free
Main suspect in land scam still free BEKASI (JP): The Bekasi Prosecutor's Office has not as yet arrested a former subdistrict head believed to be the main suspect in a notorious land scam. "Ompin Sopiandi, former head of Muara Gembong subdistrict, has now become the main suspect in the scam.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Perspektif' banning
'Perspektif' banning From Forum Keadilan In regard to the banning of SCTV's program "Perspektif" as of Saturday, Sept. 16, we have received numerous questions from viewers. On that day a well-known author was on the agenda and was waiting in the studio, although he had previously read in newspapers...
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
KL limits alien workers' entry
KL limits alien workers' entry KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia has limited the number of entry points for foreign workers with immediate effect to curb smuggling of illegal workers into the country, a local newspaper reported yesterday.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Is YLBHI losing steam in fight for democracy?
Is YLBHI losing steam in fight for democracy? By Kastorius Sinaga JAKARTA (JP): The imminent resignation of Dr. Adnan Buyung Nasution from the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) has recently drawn public attention.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
City Council approves bill on land reclamation
City Council approves bill on land reclamation JAKARTA (JP): The City Council has approved the bill on the reclamation project and the development plan of the northern coastline of the city. In a plenary session chaired by City Council Speaker M.H.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Nusakambangan opens doors to tourism
Nusakambangan opens doors to tourism SEMARANG, Central Java: The Nusakambangan prison island will be opened for holidaymakers late this year -- but not for lone tourists. The local tourism office will provide the groups with special tourist guides before they can tour the island well-known for its...
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Death toll of Sumatran quake reaches 78
Death toll of Sumatran quake reaches 78 JAKARTA (JP): The earthquake which rocked the Kerinci regency in Jambi over the weekend has claimed 78 lives, according to the latest information reported yesterday.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Controversy on election
Controversy on election From Republika There has been such a fuss recently about whether the civil servants corps (Korpri) are compelled to vote for Golkar in the general election. What severe headaches I get reading the contrary opinions on the subject.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Japan, RI cooperate
Japan, RI cooperate JAKARTA (JP): Japan has agreed to help Indonesia improve the living standards of farmers in some areas through the improvement of technology and agricultural management. The agreement of cooperation was signed here on Friday by deputy chairman for economic affairs of the...
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI to buy rice from Taiwan
RI to buy rice from Taiwan TAIPEI (DPA): Indonesia, with its rice harvest hit by drought, has asked to buy 300,000 tons of rice from Taiwan, the Council of Agriculture (COA) said. The COA said Taiwan has agreed to sell Indonesia 50,000 tons, with the possibility of another 50,000 tons later.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
AT&T to assist Telkom
AT&T to assist Telkom JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned telecommunication company PT Telkom has signed a memorandum of understanding with AT&T of the United States for the development of long distance networks, Telkom's spokesman Gandjar Nugraha said over the weekend.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Inco to buy more metal
Inco to buy more metal NEW YORK (Reuter): Inco Ltd., the Canadian nickel producer, said it will have to buy more metal on the LME because of its production shortfall in the third quarter. Inco said earlier today its third quarter nickel production was 12 million pounds or 5,443 tons lower than...
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Students arrested for alleged rape
Students arrested for alleged rape JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested six students for the alleged rape of a classmate, an officer said Saturday. An officer of the Tambora Police sub-precinct, West Jakarta, said that the six were identified only as Ad, Bd, Al, Lo, Fr and Dn, while the victim was...
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mob terrorizes councilor, family in Surabaya
Mob terrorizes councilor, family in Surabaya JAKARTA (JP): Legislator Mohammad Mansur of the United Development Party (PPP) is calling for an immediate and thorough police investigation of possible "third party" involvement in a mob which attacked the home of a city councilor in Surabaya.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mt. Merapi attracts world's scientists
Mt. Merapi attracts world's scientists YOGYAKARTA (JP): Mt. Merapi, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, has come under the scrutiny of the world's leading scientists. "Six countries are involved in monitoring the volcano and doing experiments on Merapi where they have installed their...
Mon, 09 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.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ciputra develops artistic city
Ciputra develops artistic city By Fairus Husaini JAKARTA (JP): A new residential area was officially opened yesterday in Cikupa, Tangerang, in the presence of four cabinet ministers and noted developer Ciputra, who is also owner of the Citra Raya housing complex.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Officers demolish makeshift guard stations in Koja
Officers demolish makeshift guard stations in Koja JAKARTA (JP): Security officers forcefully entered the Koja Utara area on Saturday and demolished residents' makeshift guard stations and tightly guarded the project site.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
City gets an AIDS clinic
City gets an AIDS clinic JAKARTA (JP): A new AIDS (Acquire Immune Deficiency Syndrome) clinic has opened in the city. It will provide the public with all services related to the deadly disease. The Awanama clinic was set up by the Pelita Ilmu foundation in Tebet Timur Dalam, South Jakarta on Friday.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
30% of GDP comes from 10 largest companies
30% of GDP comes from 10 largest companies JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's conglomerates, of which the 10 largest contribute 30 percent of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP), may continue to be major economic players in the country, a study shows.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Communists want Islamic state'
'Communists want Islamic state' PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Chief of the local military Col. Lintang Waluyo reconfirmed his belief that the five alleged extremists arrested last week are "communists". The five were arrested after police found in their possession documents about their plan to turn...
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Spies paintings tightly guarded
Spies paintings tightly guarded UBUD, Bali: Security authorities are keeping a close watch on the ten paintings by Walter Spies now on display at the Seni Agung Rai Museum. The exhibition was opened by vice governor Ahim Abdurrahim on Saturday.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Technology and our culture
Technology and our culture The government has long planned to build a nuclear reactor in Central Java. The plan has stirred some discussions and an unprecedented public debate is on the government's agenda.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Surabaya mayor makes apology to reporters
Surabaya mayor makes apology to reporters JAKARTA (JP): Surabaya Mayor Soenarto Sumoprawiro openly apologized to about 30 journalists for threatening remarks he made against them last month. "I'll apologize once, 10 times, 100 times and even 1,000 times if I have to.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Joint firm to build retail complex
Joint firm to build retail complex JAKARTA (JP): PT Pusindotrida, an affiliate of Susanti Group, signed on Saturday a joint venture agreement with Meadowsville Investment Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Straits Steamship Land of Singapore, to develop a retail complex in Surabaya, East Java.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Political communication
Political communication The problem of communication, political communication in particular, has once again come to the fore, with the emphasis not on the normative aspects of the matter but on the practice of communication in our daily community life.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
HP resets standards with new printers, scanners
HP resets standards with new printers, scanners By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): I don't normally dedicate a whole article to highlighting new products from a single vendor, but this time I've decided to break my own rule.