Archive: 15 November 1995
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Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Angry workers beat Australian to death
Angry workers beat Australian to death JAKARTA (JP): Aquiles Galardo, an Australian citizen employed by a local company owned by business tycoon Aburizal Bakrie, was beaten to death by irate workers on Monday.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Nine more questioned over Timika killings
Nine more questioned over Timika killings JAKARTA (JP): Military investigators are questioning nine more soldiers over the possibility that they played a role in the recent murder of villagers in Timika, Irian Jaya. Brig. Gen.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
RI determined to retain supremacy in SEA Games
RI determined to retain supremacy in SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council discounted yesterday a changing schedule of the 18th Southeast Asian Games closing ceremony as a threat to Indonesia's title defense attempt.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Jakarta hosts Champions Cup league quarterfinals
Jakarta hosts Champions Cup league quarterfinals JAKARTA (JP): The Asia Football Confederation yesterday turned down Bandung's Persib bid to host the Champions Cup league quarterfinals at the end of this month and picked Jakarta instead.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
New law gives legal basis for mutual fund industry
New law gives legal basis for mutual fund industry JAKARTA (JP): The new capital market law provides a strong legal foundation for the development of a mutual fund industry in Indonesia, says Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Plagiarism needs more attention
Plagiarism needs more attention By Ignas Keleden This is the first of two articles exploring academic life in Indonesia taking a clue from the recent case of alleged plagiarism by a student of a respected university.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Trade deficit
Trade deficit From Neraca I felt greatly dismayed by the results of the special report from the limited cabinet meeting of the economical, financial and industrial sector. The report said that the trade deficit is increasingly swelling. Exports do not balance imports.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Hayono says he won't lead Kosgoro
Hayono says he won't lead Kosgoro JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman announced yesterday that he does not want to be nominated for the chairmanship of Kosgoro. He made the statement after meeting with President Soeharto, citing his full activities as a cabinet...
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Chinese fencers polish Indonesian athletes
Chinese fencers polish Indonesian athletes JAKARTA (JP): Ten fencers from China will spar with their Indonesian counterparts being groomed for the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand. "They rank among the top eight in China.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Principal sells school books
Principal sells school books AMBON, Maluku: A school principal has reportedly sold books and school supplies provided by the government for the Togutil tribe in the Wongongira village, Tobelo subdistrict.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Siemens fiber optic cable
Siemens fiber optic cable MUNICH (DPA): The German electrotechnology concern Siemens said yesterday it is setting up a joint venture in Indonesia to produce fiber optic cables outside of Jakarta. Siemens said it holds a 51 percent stake in the venture set up with PT Trafindo Perkasa.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Nova Corp eyes Sumatra natural gas pipeline
Nova Corp eyes Sumatra natural gas pipeline JAKARTA (JP): Nova Corporation of Canada, whose activities include the provision of natural gas and petrochemicals services, will bid for a contract to construct a 540-kilometer natural gas transmission pipeline in Sumatra, the company's chief executive...
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Telkom shares floated
Telkom shares floated JAKARTA (JP): State-owned domestic telecommunications company PT Telkom made its local and overseas initial share listing debut last night, receiving moderate investor support. At the opening of a special trading session at the Jakarta Stock Exchange at 9:30 p.m.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
'SPSI has done little for workers': Imam
'SPSI has done little for workers': Imam JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI), long criticized for allegedly doing little in defending workers' rights, will start today its fifth congress. President Soeharto will open the gathering at the State Palace this morning, while Vice President...
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Seminar on housing
Seminar on housing JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Protection Foundation and the Warta Ekonomi weekly magazine will hold a seminar on housing at the Jakarta Design Center on Jl. Gatot Subroto on Nov. 30. Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja is scheduled to be the keynote speaker.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Cooperation in flood prevention vital: Governor
Cooperation in flood prevention vital: Governor JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja says it is impossible to rely on the city administration to overcome the flood problem. "The municipality does not have adequate funds to make Jakarta free from flooding," the governor told reporters yesterday.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
One killed as floods hit the country
One killed as floods hit the country JAKARTA (JP): A two-month old baby was killed and thousands of houses were submerged as torrential rains hit a number of areas in the country over the past few days.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Parking fraud
Parking fraud From Kompas Since Citraland Mall adopted a parking scheme which charges its customers on an hourly basis, parking fraud frequently occurs. Parking attendants are taking advantage of neglectful customers. They charge a higher fee than they should.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Hotel Arya Duta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48,Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 1.p.m.; Los Morenos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m to 11 p.m.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
APEC officials head for free trade accord
APEC officials head for free trade accord OSAKA, Japan (AFP): Senior officials of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum yesterday tied up loose ends for a last-minute accord on free trade as differences between Beijing and Washington threatened to spill over into ministerial talks.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Telenovelas and the Indonesian
Telenovelas and the Indonesian From Media Indonesia In observing the Youth Pledge we have to ask ourselves: How much do we love the Indonesian language? The Indonesian language as used in society is disheartening.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
PSM gets Rp 150b loan
PSM gets Rp 150b loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Putra Surya Multifinance will expand its consumer financing program with Rp 150 billion (US$66.66 million) in syndicated loans from eight local banks. The five-year loan for PT Putra Surya Multifinance (PSM), a subsidiary of property developer PT Putra Surya...
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
'Prima Raga' time schedule
'Prima Raga' time schedule From Kompas I am a fan/active participant of Prima Raga (gymnastics) program aired on ANteve at 6:30 a.m. But the time slot of the program has changed to 8:00 a.m. as of Oct. 16. I live in a housing complex in Bekasi and the my front yard is too small for exercising.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Indonesia could be top rubber producer after 2000
Indonesia could be top rubber producer after 2000 KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Indonesia is expected to overtake Thailand as the world's number one rubber producer after the year 2000 while Malaysia is likely to keep its third position, a senior INRO official said yesterday.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Maksum gets his first elo rating
Maksum gets his first elo rating JAKARTA (JP): Maksum Firdaus is assured of his first elo rating of 2,345 after beating FIDE Master Syarif Mahmud in the eighth session of the Enerpac elo rating chess tournament on Monday evening. FIDE is the world chess governing body.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Govt revokes 26 firms' tax registration numbers
Govt revokes 26 firms' tax registration numbers JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Taxes has revoked tax registration numbers of 26 companies after audits showed that they violated tax rulings. Director General of Taxes Fuad Bawazier said yesterday that the measure was taken after thorough...
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Oil companies ask govt for more incentives
Oil companies ask govt for more incentives JAKARTA (JP): American and Indonesian business executives have again called on the government to improve incentives for investment in oil and natural gas exploration and development.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
East Timorese seek asylum at Japan embassy
East Timorese seek asylum at Japan embassy JAKARTA (JP): A group of East Timorese youths yesterday climbed the fence into the Japanese Embassy compound, seeking political asylum. The government promptly responded that they are free to go.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Organda makes another attempt
Organda makes another attempt JAKARTA (JP): Organda, the organization of land transportation owners, repeated its demand for increased bus fares yesterday, saying its members could go out of business if the current fares are maintained.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Hoteliers complain of hefty tax
Hoteliers complain of hefty tax JAKARTA (JP): Hoteliers in the capital city are complaining about excessive tax payments which can hamper the growth of their businesses. "Hotels in Jakarta, which run several side businesses in addition to their room supply, have to pay development tax,...
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Students held for rock throwing
Students held for rock throwing JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta police detained 19 local high schools students on Monday for throwing stones at passing vehicles on Jl. Enggano. Some of the students were released several hours later after their parents and teachers agreed to deal with them properly, the...
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Canadian premier to lead large mission
Canadian premier to lead large mission JAKARTA (JP): Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien will lead hundreds of business executives in a mission called Team Canada during his Indonesian visit early next year, Canadian Minister for International Trade Roy MacLaren said here yesterday.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Telkom to install 35,000 new phone lines this year
Telkom to install 35,000 new phone lines this year JAKARTA (JP): State-owned domestic telecommunications firm PT Telkom will install 35,000 new telephone lines for residents of Jakarta and Tangerang by the end of the year. Jimmy R.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Jiang wades into row over Japan's war past
Jiang wades into row over Japan's war past SEOUL (Reuter): Chinese President Jiang Zemin yesterday charged into the middle of a row between his host South Korea and Japan by warning of a threat from Japanese militarists.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Government urged to ease control on local media
Government urged to ease control on local media JAKARTA (JP): The government must loosen its grip on the press to avoid an exodus of readers to the foreign press, observers said yesterday. Experts and academics at a seminar in Yogyakarta warned that continued government intervention in the local...
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Design mistakes cost billions
Design mistakes cost billions NABIRE, Irian Jaya: The government suffered a loss of at least Rp 1.4 billion (approximately US$620,000) because of design mistakes in a bridge construction project in Paniai regency. Antara quoted the head of the local office of the Ministry of Public Works, E.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Three men arrested for stealing container
Three men arrested for stealing container JAKARTA (JP): Tanjung Priok port police have arrested three men, including two Excise and Customs officials, for allegedly stealing a container reportedly containing unassembled cars. Head of port police chief, Lt. Col.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Developing countries need environment funding: Try
Developing countries need environment funding: Try JAKARTA (JP): Without more global funding, developing countries will not be able to live up to the Convention on Biodiversity, Vice President Try Sutrisno said here yesterday.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Reporters to get own houses
Reporters to get own houses BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Governor Adjis Achmad promised yesterday to build houses for members of the local branch of the Indonesian Journalists Association. The gesture was meant to improve ties between the press and administrators, Antara reported.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Foreign firms interested in cordless phone business
Foreign firms interested in cordless phone business JAKARTA (JP): Six foreign telecommunications operators have expressed an interest in participating in the ownership of PT Telepoint Nusantara, a private firm which operates cordless telephones.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Two indicted over unauthorized book
Two indicted over unauthorized book JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court heard yesterday that two men charged with running an unauthorized campaign to launch a book about Vice President Try Sutrisno did not know that Try had not been informed about the book.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Tour invitation
Tour invitation From Bisnis Indonesia Earlier this month, my wife and I went to the Royal Bali Vacation Club office on the seventh floor of the Wisma Bank Dharmala, on Jl. Sudirman, in answer to an invitation by telephone from Ms Iin to follow a tour program.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Regulation on sale of drugs needed
Regulation on sale of drugs needed JAKARTA (JP): A regulation is needed in order to curb the illegal distribution of drugs in the capital city, a member of the city council said. "The illegal distribution of drugs in Jakarta needs to be strictly controlled and for this we need a regulation," member...
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
No table
No table Notice: The evening listing of PT Telkom shares drove the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) to close yesterday's trading sessions at 11:30 p.m.. This page, which has an earlier deadline for printing, therefore, does not carry the table of stock prices. -- Editor
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Red Cross donations
Red Cross donations From Neraca I was annoyed by the way some youths at Pulogadung bus terminal forced people entering the terminal to donate to the Red Cross. It is not the amount of money that matters but their unethical attitude that causes concern.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Jakarta calls for OPEC to retain oil production ceiling
Jakarta calls for OPEC to retain oil production ceiling JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will propose that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) retain its current oil production ceiling amid concern about rising output among non- member countries.
Wed, 15 Nov 1995
Killer of bus driver face 10 years in jail
Killer of bus driver face 10 years in jail JAKARTA (JP): Public prosecutor urged yesterday that the East Jakarta District Court sentence two unemployed men to 10 years imprisonment for killing a city bus driver.