Archive: 2 November 1995
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Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Tommy Page to sing here
Tommy Page to sing here JAKARTA (JP): U.S. youth idol Tommy Page will sing his greatest hits at a charity night to be held at the Jakarta Convention Center on Nov. 4. Page arrived in Denpasar, Bali, on Monday to participate in the Pacific Music Rainbow songwriters meeting and was scheduled to...
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Glodok Jaya to resume electric power supply
Glodok Jaya to resume electric power supply JAKARTA (JP): The management of Glodok Jaya shopping center will overcome the lack of electricity within two weeks, its chairman has said. The power supply, which was disrupted when fire damaged the building's generator in June, will be reconnected within...
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Consumers part of copyright problem: Minister
Consumers part of copyright problem: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said yesterday that consumers are partly to blame for the widespread violation of intellectual property rights in Indonesia.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
'Govt should initiate democracy'
'Govt should initiate democracy' SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Democratization in Indonesia's paternalistic society should start with the government giving greater leeway to public participation, says a political scientist. In a discussion here yesterday, Prof.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Forestry companies fork out Rp 2b in fines
Forestry companies fork out Rp 2b in fines JAKARTA (JP): The government has collected Rp 2 billion (around US$909,000) in fines from delinquent forest concessionaires. Minister of Forestry Djamaluddin Suryohadikusumo said forest concessionaires who failed to abide by forestry rulings and procedures...
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
New concepts needed for regional security
New concepts needed for regional security JAKARTA (JP): The emergence of new economic powers in Asia and the Pacific and the growth the region has enjoyed over the past years have generated not only good cooperation but have also created tensions in international relations, a seminar heard...
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Government says no plan to rehabilitate Masyumi
Government says no plan to rehabilitate Masyumi JAKARTA (JP): The government has categorically denied rumors that it is planning to rehabilitate Masyumi, a Moslem organization that joined a rebellion against the state in the 1950s.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
S'pore rubber futures up as China's demand rises
S'pore rubber futures up as China's demand rises SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore rubber futures closed higher yesterday, but off the day's peaks at the close with some Japanese brokerages saying that sentiment was being helped by talk of fresh Chinese buying enquiries, brokers said.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Women must challenge laws, policies: Lawyer
Women must challenge laws, policies: Lawyer JAKARTA (JP): A prominent lawyer and feminist says women must continue to struggle against laws and policies which discriminate against women. Nursyahbani Katjasungkana said the women's movement has progressed from only addressing women's position in the...
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
SEAG basketball teams to warm up in Australia
SEAG basketball teams to warm up in Australia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian basketball players leave for Australia today for their final tune-up before entering the 18th Southeast Asian Games in December. "We want to adjust ourselves by playing against towering opponents during the outing," coach...
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Hundreds of houses damaged by oil fire
Hundreds of houses damaged by oil fire CILACAP, Central Java: A total of 589 houses were damaged due to their proximity to the seven oil storage tanks belonging to the state-oil company Pertamina, which were set ablaze recently.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
'Indonesia Assessment 1994' focuses on finance sector
'Indonesia Assessment 1994' focuses on finance sector Indonesia Assessment 1994: Finance as a key sector in Indonesia's Development Edited by Ross H. McLeod Publishers: Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia; and Institute of Southeast...
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Condom debate planned for World AIDS Day
Condom debate planned for World AIDS Day JAKARTA (JP): A debate on the use, sale and promotion of condoms is being organized by the Indonesian Medical Association in connection with World AIDS Day, which falls on Dec. 1. The debate will be held on Dec.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Cooperatives to get discount from producers
Cooperatives to get discount from producers JAKARTA (JP): Manufacturers of consumer goods agreed at a meeting yesterday to shorten distribution lines and sell their products directly to cooperatives at wholesale prices.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Fires raze three houses
Fires raze three houses JAKARTA (JP): Fires have gutted three houses at two different locations in Central Jakarta. The first fire razed a house in Kemayoran, while the other destroyed two houses in a military housing complex in Gambir on Tuesday. No fatalities were reported.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
S.E. Asian funds face speculative attacks
S.E. Asian funds face speculative attacks SINGAPORE (AFP): The currencies of most Southeast Asian countries will be exposed to speculative attacks due to widening current-account deficits, but central banks are well-armed to thwart them, analysts said yesterday.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Gun make could hold answer to mysterious gunfire
Gun make could hold answer to mysterious gunfire JAKARTA (JP): Police are still trying to identify the type of gun used in the shots fired at a five-star hotel and a bank building. City Police Chief Maj. Gen.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Governor Abilio urged to review ruling on mosque
Governor Abilio urged to review ruling on mosque JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights urged the East Timor administration yesterday to review a ruling compelling non-Catholics to obtain a recommendation from the local Catholic parish priest before they can build a house of worship.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
PT LG Astra to invest $400m in new plant
PT LG Astra to invest $400m in new plant JAKARTA (JP): PT LG Astra Electronics announced its plan yesterday to invest US$400 million in a plant which will produce television color picture tubes and computer monitor color display tubes.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Four arrested in mass demolition
Four arrested in mass demolition JAKARTA (JP): Four people were arrested yesterday for resisting the demolition of more than 650 shanties in Kedoya Utara, West Jakarta. Seven others were injured, including mayoralty officials, a resident and journalists from the Pos Kota and Terbit dailies.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Ramli toasts 20th anniversary in fashion business
Ramli toasts 20th anniversary in fashion business By Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): This week, after three dizzying weeks in Paris and Milan, fashion pundits from around the world arrive in New York for the Spring 1996 shows.
Thu, 02 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.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
MasterCard for golfers
MasterCard for golfers JAKARTA (JP): MasterCard International announced yesterday the launching of the MasterCard Golf Card, the world's first golf- oriented credit card. The Mastercard Golf Program was initiated by Bank Lippo, followed by United Overseas Bank of Singapore, Siam Commercial Bank of...
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
RI political system needs changes
RI political system needs changes By Hendrajit JAKARTA (JP): A prominent expert on Indonesia, Dr. William Liddle, once said that there will be a great vacuum and pervasive uncertainty in the country if President Soeharto steps down from power.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Girl dies in hotel pool
Girl dies in hotel pool TEGAL, Central Java: A fifteen-year-old girl was found dead in a hotel swimming pool here on Tuesday. Diana, a resident of Semarang, was staying alone at the Bahari Inn, Antara reported. No information about the cause of her death was available.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Rubber producers expected to sign new price pact
Rubber producers expected to sign new price pact SINGAPORE (AFP): Asia's key rubber producers opened annual talks here yesterday amid optimism they would sign and ratify a new global price stabilization agreement ahead of a December deadline.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Dutchman dies while extending visa
Dutchman dies while extending visa SEMARANG, Central Java: Haagsma Rene Rudolf George, of Dutch nationality, fell unconscious at an immigration office while applying for a visa extension, and died on the way to the hospital on Tuesday.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
U.S. business teams here
U.S. business teams here JAKARTA (JP): Five American business missions will visit Indonesia within the next few weeks to further promote trade and business ties with local businesspeople. Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Aburizal Bakrie said in a statement on Tuesday that...
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Driver's killer arrested
Driver's killer arrested JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta police have arrested one of two men believed to have killed a taxi driver early this year. Chief of the North Jakarta police precinct Lt. Col. Abu Bakar Hanifah said on Tuesday that Bernadus Samudera was arrested on Sunday.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Megawati baffled by protracted conflicts
Megawati baffled by protracted conflicts JAKARTA (JP): Chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Megawati Soekarnoputri says she is perplexed by the conflicts which continue to afflict the minority party.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Schools join health programs
Schools join health programs TERNATE, Maluku: The principals and teachers of 624 elementary schools in 52 districts here have joined a basic health care training program to learn how to identify minor ailments in children.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Man arrested for rape
Man arrested for rape BEKASI (JP): Bekasi police confirmed yesterday the arrest of a man accused of raping a 15-year-old relative. The suspect, identified only as Ar, 34, is now in the custody of the Bantar Gebang police for questioning. The girl, Ar's wife's niece, lives with the family.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Buttons and Rusty 3:05 Morning Chat 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 Qur'an Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV...
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Thailand, Indonesia share bridge glory
Thailand, Indonesia share bridge glory JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Thailand shared the pride at the Southeast Asian bridge inter-club championships in Manila on Tuesday. It was the Thai men who stole the limelight, however, as they scored a historic victory that ended Indonesia's 15-year supremacy...
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 1, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,225 -200 6,500 AHAP Insurance 3,225 -25 3,000 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,950 0 0 Aneka...
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Government denies troops beat striking workers
Government denies troops beat striking workers JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday denied allegations made by the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) that troopers beat striking workers of a shoe company in Jombang, East Java, last month.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Foreign language signs unpatriotic
Foreign language signs unpatriotic TULUNGAGUNG, East Java: The use of foreign languages in signs, posters and billboards is an indication of the inferiority felt by the advertisers, a linguist says. Suparno of the Teachers College in Malang said on Tuesday that the advertisers' insistence on using...
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Prosecutors not satisfied, return files to police
Prosecutors not satisfied, return files to police JAKARTA (JP): The Bekasi prosecutors' office has returned the dossiers of the men accused of the Acan gang rape and robbery to the local police, an official said.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Myanmar, Thailand set up new airline
Myanmar, Thailand set up new airline YANGOON (Reuter): Myanmar Airlines and Krong Sombat Co Ltd of Thailand signed a joint venture agreement yesterday to form Yangon Airways Ltd. Yangon Airlines will fly initally fly domestic routes with two Fokker F-50 aircraft.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
UPP said to be target of takeover
UPP said to be target of takeover SINGAPORE (Reuter): United Pulp & Paper rose to a new year high of S$1.19 in late afternoon trade yesterday on rumors of a takeover by an Indonesian or Malaysian party. At 0840 GMT, the share was at S$1.18, up 20.20 percent or 19 cents, with more than 7.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Law obedience
Law obedience It was quite interesting to read your editorial Respecting the law (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 25, 1995). Unfortunately, to my disappointment, this law disobedience is not only conducted by the citizens but is also noticed in many government activities.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Teams ready for Johnie Walker Cup
Teams ready for Johnie Walker Cup JAKARTA (JP): Representative teams from around the Far East are poised for a challenging two days of golf at the Johnie Walker amateur inter-club championship on Cheju Island, South Korea, starting Sunday.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Eaga nets $2.3b new deals
Eaga nets $2.3b new deals MANILA (UPI): A total of $2.35 billion in investment deals across an economic cooperation area in east Asia was signed by the Philippines, Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia, officials said yesterday. The new projects bring to $2.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Extra-marital sex rampant
Extra-marital sex rampant KUDUS, Central Java (JP): Governor Soewardi is upset because many of his officials are "living in sin" or engaging in extra- marital relationships. Over the past year, for instance, a total of 312 provincial civil servants have been found violating the civil servants code...
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Soeharto lashes out at critics
Soeharto lashes out at critics JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto lashed out at his critics yesterday, saying they continually paint a bleak picture of Indonesia despite the praise the government has won abroad.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Indonesian coffee to revive S'pore market
Indonesian coffee to revive S'pore market SINGAPORE (Reuter): The Singapore Commodity Exchange (SICOM) is banking on increased participation from the Indonesian coffee industry to breathe fresh life into its robusta coffee contract, an exchange official said.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
RI and Malaysia set up oil palm joint venture
RI and Malaysia set up oil palm joint venture KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian and Indonesian companies will develop 64,000 hectares of oil palm estates and processing industry in Kalimantan. Malaysian plantation group Austral Enterprises Bhd has entered into a joint venture with PT Pontimakmur...
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Palm oil mill opens
Palm oil mill opens JAKARTA (JP): A palm oil mill owned by PT Perkebunan Mitra Ogan, with a capacity of 60 tons of fresh fruit bunches an hour, was inaugurated by Governor of South Sumatra Ramly Hasan Basri in the Oku regency on Tuesday. Perkebunan Mitra's president H.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Improving RI-U.S. ties
Improving RI-U.S. ties The fact that informal relations between nations play an important role in paving the way for formal relations -- or at least helping to speed up the process of fostering closer relations -- is beyond doubt.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Two-horned rhinos live in Lampung
Two-horned rhinos live in Lampung JAKARTA (JP): After years of exploration, experts have found a habitat of two-horned Sumatran rhinoceros in the Way Kambas National Park, Lampung. A team from the local natural conservation office and the London-based International Union for the Conservation of...
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
Garuda launches U.S. package
Garuda launches U.S. package JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's flag carrier Garuda Indonesia launched yesterday a 10-day USA tour package at a cost of US$1,500 per person to optimize the capacity of its Jakarta- Honolulu-Los Angeles service to five times a week.
Thu, 02 Nov 1995
LBH answers military charges
LBH answers military charges SURABAYA, East Java: The local chapter of the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (LBH), threatened by a military lawsuit for slander, is calling for an improvement in worker welfare. LBH director Indro Sugiarto reminded Commander of the Brawijaya Military Command Maj. Gen.