Archive: 4 November 1995
58 articles found
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Developer sees sales of houses rising next year
Developer sees sales of houses rising next year JAKARTA (JP): Top real estate executive Enggartiasto Lukita predicted yesterday that sales of new houses, which have been depressed this year, will pick up early next year as interest rates decline. Enggartiasto, the chairman of Real Estate Indonesia (REI), said after attending the opening a housing exhibition that deposit rates have already begun declining. This, he added, should lead to falling credit interest rates by early 1996.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's Alan, Ardy swap world rankings
Indonesia's Alan, Ardy swap world rankings JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's singles players, Alan Budikusuma and Ardy Wiranata swapped places in the latest world rankings released by the International Badminton Federation yesterday. Olympic gold medalist Alan Budikusuma shot to the third on the list with 273.73 points, pushing Ardy to fifth with 257.90.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto to open 31st PSSI congress
Soeharto to open 31st PSSI congress JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday he is willing to open the 31st national congress of the All-Indonesia Soccer Federation (PSSI). Soeharto also suggested that the three-day congress, scheduled to start on Dec. 27, be held in or near Jakarta, PSSI chairman Azwar Anas said after a meeting with the President. At its last meeting, PSSI agreed to hold the congress in Medan, North Sumatra.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Locals dominate international song festival
Locals dominate international song festival By Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): After two days of musical spectacle, the first Indonesia International Song Festival announced that two of their three Grand Prix winners are Indonesian. Three teenage songstresses, popularly known as AB-Three, walked away with both the Best Interpretation of an Indonesian Song prize and the overall Grand Prix prize, while American Kenny James won second prize.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Asian banks to sign agreement
Asian banks to sign agreement BANGKOK (Reuter): Officials at several Asian central banks from Asia will sign a memorandum of understanding in late November aimed at helping each other ease financial problems, Thai Finance Minister Surakiat Sathienthai said. Surakiat told a seminar the agreement on financial assistance would be on a bilateral basis and be signed by Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Thailand.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt vows to boost rice production
Govt vows to boost rice production JAKARTA (JP): The government promised yesterday to help farmers rehabilitate village irrigation systems to increase the country's rice production and improve their own welfare. "We expect the rehabilitation to be completed by the end of the sixth Five Year Development Plan period," State Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita said after meeting President Soeharto here.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
One suspect arrested in gunshots case
One suspect arrested in gunshots case JAKARTA (JP): One suspect has been arrested and is now undergoing questioning about the gunshots fired last week at two buildings in central Jakarta, City Police Chief Maj. Gen Dibyo Widodo confirmed yesterday. Two others are being investigated by the military police as it has not been determined that the man in custody is the shooter, military sources said yesterday. City Military Commander Maj. Gen.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
35 percent of jobs available left vacant
35 percent of jobs available left vacant JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-five percent of job vacancies in the city cannot be filled, the Manpower office announced yesterday. Freddy P. Tuamelly, head of the office, told The Jakarta Post: "Most job seekers are not qualified for the jobs offered. They are mostly recent graduates, but the jobs require experienced people." Most of the unfilled vacancies are sales and technical posts in private companies.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Intellectual groups host seminar
Intellectual groups host seminar JAKARTA (JP): Five religious-based intellectual associations have scheduled an impressive line-up of guests to speak at their seminar on national culture next week. The seminar, to be opened on Nov. 10 by President Soeharto and closed by Vice President Try Sutrisno on Nov. 13, will be divided into four sessions discussing issues of security and defense, traditional family values, education and religion, and religious values.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina mulls raising output
Pertamina mulls raising output SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesian state oil firm Pertamina will decide early next week whether to raise production at its refinery in Balongan to cover oil product shortages following a fire at storage tanks in Cilacap, a senior Pertamina refinery source said. The 125,000-barrel-per-day Export-Oriented Refinery (EXOR-1) in West Java is now operating at 80 percent capacity. "The processing rate for November may need to be raised," he said.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir skeptical about APEC's commitment
Mahathir skeptical about APEC's commitment By Takehiko Kajita TOKYO (Kyodo): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad remains skeptical of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum's commitment to sweeping trade liberalization by the year 2020, according to a veteran Japanese legislator. "Mr.
Sat, 04 Nov 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: Jazz 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dian Rana 8:05 Film series 9:00 World News 9:30 Music: Rona Nusantara 10:30 Film 10:55 Late News 11:05 Film (continued) Program 2 4:30 p.m. Sports 5:30 City News 6:00 Music 6:30 English News Service 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Series 8:30 Music TPI 5:30 a.m.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
988 billboards dismantled
988 billboards dismantled JAKARTA (JP): The authorities have dismantled 988 billboards throughout the city during operations last month. Most of the billboards found bearing foreign language, head of the operation team, Supendi, said on Thursday. The team members, consisting employers of city revenue and city public order offices, also pulled down billboards whose permits had been expired.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Aussies rule Dunhill golf c'ship as RI makes it four
Aussies rule Dunhill golf c'ship as RI makes it four JAKARTA (JP): Australian Craig Parry leads his countrymen in dominating the half-way stage of the $400,000 Alfred Dunhill Masters golf championship, in which four Indonesians survived the cut at 144 yesterday. Parry, who renewed his partnership with brother Glenn, acting as his caddie, fired eight brilliant birdies for a 7-under 65 and soared to the lead of the field of 120 with a two-day total of 13-under par 131.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Army officer warns Golkar of internal rifts
Army officer warns Golkar of internal rifts JAKARTA (JP): A senior Armed Forces officer warned Golkar yesterday against complacency, saying that the ruling political group could develop the internal conflicts found in the two minority political groups. Lt. Gen. Moch. Ma'ruf, the Armed Forces' (ABRI) chief of sociopolitical affairs, noted that internal conflicts are overshadowing inter-party rivalry. "Internal conflicts are not the monopoly of the two (minority) political parties.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
The problem with land
The problem with land The land problem in this country could become a social time bomb if it is not handled with care. Many experts here agree, and Minister of Agrarian Affairs/Chairman of the National Land Agency Soni Harsono has warned the public about the complexity of land issues. The problem, another official has said, is no less explosive than the sensitive issues of tribal affiliations, religion, race and societal groups. Such a conclusion is not far from correct.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Extremists' arrested
'Extremists' arrested BANJARNEGARA, Central Java: Police have arrested seven people accused of trying to turn Indonesia into an Islamic state. Deputy chief of the Banjarnegara Police precinct Maj. Giran Abdul Djalil said the men were members of the Indonesian Islamic State (NII) extremist group. Hailing from Yogyakarta, Purwokerto and Kebumen, they were targeting uneducated villagers for their political propaganda, he said.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Lecturer sues university rector
Lecturer sues university rector JAKARTA (JP): A lecturer has filed a lawsuit against the foundation chairman and rector of Moestopo University over the university's appointment of a dean and a dean's assistant at the Jakarta State Administrative Court. Krisno Subroto, a lecturer and former dean's assistant III of the school of economics at the University alleges in his lawsuit that the appointment of the dean and dean's assistant at the university was unlawful.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
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. - The Tavern Pub: Yeah Yeah Boys, Sunday and Thursday,9.30 p.m to 1 a.m ; Geometrics Band, Monday to Saturday from 9:30 p.m to 2 a.m.; Yeah yeah Boys Thursday 9 p.m. to a.m.: Front line Band, Friday from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. * Century Park Hotel, Jl.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Muslim or Moslem
Muslim or Moslem From Media Indonesia The word "Muslim" is often spelled and pronounced "Moslem" in English. The spelling "Moslem" is often found in newspapers and pronounced as such on radio and TV broadcasts in Indonesia. This spelling is also used in stickers. This can be regarded a trivial matter but it can have some impact. As far as I know, this spelling was long dropped.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Biodiversity is the future: Emil Salim
Biodiversity is the future: Emil Salim JAKARTA (JP): A two-day biodiversity conference with almost 500 participants should increase awareness in Indonesia about the need to expend more effort on conservation rather than consumption, an official said yesterday. "The future is in biodiversity," said economist and former environment minister Emil Salim.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dili turns into gambling den
Dili turns into gambling den DILI, East Timor: A senior local politician attacked the government yesterday for turning a blind eye to rampant gambling in the province. Manuel Carrascalao, a member of the provincial legislative council, said that many government and military officials were involved in illegal gambling.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Fire chief wants hydrants for housing
Fire chief wants hydrants for housing JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta, a city of 65,000 hectares with more than nine million people and hundreds of housing complexes, has only 361 fire hydrants. The head of the fire department, Suharso, said yesterday the number was too small to support fire engines at the scene of a fire. "Ideally, one fire hydrant should be installed every 300 meters. Jakarta needs at least 600,000 hydrants," he said.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 3, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,100 -200 5,000 AHAP Insurance 3,225 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,825 -75 560,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 6,400 0 0 Anwar Sierad 1,050 0 22,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,400 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 1,875 0 175,500 Argo Pantes 2,075 0 0 Asiana IMI Indusrties 1,200 0 0 Aster Dharma...
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Women's solidarity responds
Women's solidarity responds I am writing in response to the letter by Saudi Arabian Ambassador Abdullah A. Alim (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 26, 1995) regarding the statement about the number of Indonesian workers who died in Saudi Arabia's jails in 1994. The statement was based on a report published by Media Indonesia dated Jan. 2, 3, and 4, 1995. I was curious to know why there was no response to the articles from the Saudi Arabian government.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
School teachers demoted
School teachers demoted YOGYAKARTA (JP): Ninety-five state primary and high school teachers have been demoted for trying to circumvent procedures to obtain promotion, an official said. The head of the Yogyakarta office of the Civil Servants' Administrative Board, Soetrisno, said the 95 teachers were found to have forged their promotion recommendation documents. The police have arrested three men believed to have been involved in the scam, Soetrisno told Antara.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
German minister due here
German minister due here JAKARTA (JP): German State Minister of Economy, Communication and Technology Otto Wiesheu is due here Monday for a three-day visit to promote bilateral relations with Indonesia, the German embassy announced yesterday. The embassy said in a statement that Wiesheu will hold meetings with Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto, Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana, State Minister of Research and Technology B.J.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Neurologist suggests computer games to ward off senility
Neurologist suggests computer games to ward off senility JAKARTA (JP): Parents and old folks around the house just might want to pay closer attention to their children's video games, which, a researcher says, can help prevent senility. "People should design games and crossword puzzles especially for the elderly," said Sidiarto Kusumoputro, head of the Indonesian Center for Brain Studies. "Use it or lose it," was his comment at a discussion on the brain and its myriad functions.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Daksa builds villas, hotel in Anyer
Daksa builds villas, hotel in Anyer JAKARTA (JP): Daksa Group announced yesterday its plan to build 800 villas, a three-star hotel and a range of tourism facilities in a coastal area near Cilegon, West Java. Tito Santoso, the chairman of the business group, said that the villa project would occupy 60 hectares of land in Anyer, which is a two-hour drive from Jakarta. "We are targeting the growing middle class," he said.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Songs composed at Bali meeting
Songs composed at Bali meeting DENPASAR (JP): The Pacific Music Rainbow songwriters meeting ended here Tuesday but some composers have continued writing in Jakarta. A total of 43 songs were produced, some still untitled. The lyrics are both in Indonesian and English, but mainly English. The Indonesian composers have the rights to write the Indonesian lyrics. The songwriters composed the following songs: 1.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Labor unrest in Jombang
Labor unrest in Jombang It seems the strike by 2,600 CV Maska Perkasa workers in Jombang (East Java) will have a long aftermath. The Brawijaya military commander, Maj. Gen. Imam Oetomo, has asked the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) to prove that his security forces used violence when dispersing the demonstration. According to YLBHI, force was used by officers during the strike on Oct. 16 in Jombang. As a result, at least 22 strikers had to be hospitalized.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia and globalization
Indonesia and globalization From Tiras On Oct. 11, 1995, Kompas published a report on a meeting between well-known politicians, religious figures, writers, artists, entrepreneurs and environmental activists from 50 countries, at the San Francisco World Forum, to discuss the issue of global civilization. Like it or not, global conditions and problems affect the whole world, Indonesia included.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
No sex at Chiang Mai Games, please!: Azwar
No sex at Chiang Mai Games, please!: Azwar JAKARTA (JP): A senior government official advised the entire Indonesian sports team yesterday to refrain from sexual activities during their stays in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for the 18th Southeast Asian Games. "To all athletes, official and reporters, I say, please have no sex there," Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Azwar Anas said. He was speaking to reporters after meeting with President Soeharto at the State Palace yesterday.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tourism training launched
Tourism training launched JAKARTA (JP): A customer service training program was launched yesterday to improve the quality of human resources in the front lines of Indonesia's tourism businesses. The program, called Pesona Indonesia, was launched by Director General of Tourism Andi Mappi Sammeng. Andi yesterday presented certificates to 28 "master trainers" who will train employees of tourism businesses in 15 of the country's provinces.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Cilacap wells contaminated
Cilacap wells contaminated CILACAP, Central Java: More than 700 wells which provide clean water to thousands of people were contaminated after last week's oil refinery blaze. The contaminated wells are located in the Lomanis and Donan subdistricts, both located within a radius of 500 to 1,000 meters of the Pertamina UP IV refinery, Antara said quoting Cilacap administration's spokesman Suprihono. Ash and residue from the fire, mixed with rainwater, have flowed into the wells, he explained.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Minister optimistic about Telkom's offering
Minister optimistic about Telkom's offering JAKARTA (JP): PT Telkom's initial public offering (IPO) on the domestic and international stock markets, which closed on Thursday, is estimated to have reached the government's target, Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave said. "According to the latest developments in the country, Telkom's IPO is successful. But we will have to wait until tomorrow (today) to get the final figures," he said yesterday.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN should open to criticism
ASEAN should open to criticism By Adi Sasono This article is an excerpt from a paper presented at the third ASEAN Young Leaders' Forum in Singapore from Oct. 25 to 26, 1995. JAKARTA (JP): ASEAN is often portrayed, especially by western journalists, as relentlessly pursuing economic growth, while disregarding human rights, environmental degradation and practicing undemocratic politics.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Boat for FP program
Boat for FP program BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Family planning extension workers in Aceh Besar regency will now be able to reach couples living in isolated islets off Banda Aceh. The National Family Planning Board on Thursday donated a 16 by 3 meter motorboat, the Lampuan Kencana II, to the regency to help its family planning program. Imran Hamid of the local family planning board said the boat would assist the current campaign of promoting prosperity through family planning, Antara reported. (emb)
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Songwriters summit's meaning lies in the future
Songwriters summit's meaning lies in the future Text and photos by Johannes Simbolon DENPASAR (JP): Various events and programs have been held throughout the year to celebrate Indonesia's golden anniversary, but none as unique as the recent Pacific Music Rainbow songwriters meeting in Bali. Other events, including several giant music shows, a parade of tall ships and fireworks displays were spectacular. Yet, once over, they simply became nice memories.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
'When freedom dies, it never dies alone'
'When freedom dies, it never dies alone' By Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE, Australia (JP): "In the beginning there was the word." The word, for Indonesian author Goenawan Mohamad, is about power and he was explaining what he meant to a group of peers at a congress in Fremantle, Perth. The authors, members of PEN International -- an association of poets, playwrights, essayists, editors and novelists -- invited Goenawan to speak at their 62nd Congress, on Oct.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pledge for unity
Pledge for unity From Media Indonesia We know of only two historic pledges. The first one was Sumpah Palapa by mahapatih (prime minister) Gajah Mada during the Majapahit Kingdom. And the second was the Youth Pledge, declared by Indonesian youths on Oct. 28, 1928. Both pledges had the same mission and significance, i.e. the existence of Indonesian unity.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Emotional homecoming
Emotional homecoming MEDAN, North Sumatra: Over 100 displaced families walked out yesterday from the provincial legislative council premises which they had occupied for 53 days. Women shed tears in happiness and others sang songs of joy as they left the stately buildings. They had been promised that the council would help them seek fair compensation for their property, which been developed into a plush private housing complex and a golf course.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
New songs for Charity Night
New songs for Charity Night JAKARTA (JP): Songs composed in Bali by a team of international songwriters will be heard in public for the first time this evening. Tonight's charity concert at the Jakarta Convention Center is the culmination of the Pacific Music Rainbow event. Alan Roy Scott, a member of the organizing committee, said that the best eight songs composed during the event would be sung at tonight's show. More than 40 songs were produced in total, when dozens of composers from the U.S.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Super-typhoon 'Angela' kills 66 in Philippines
Super-typhoon 'Angela' kills 66 in Philippines MANILA (Reuter): The most powerful typhoon to hit the Philippines for years howled across the country yesterday, killing 66 people, sending more than 200,000 fleeing their homes and leaving millions without power. "This is the worst beating we have ever had," Catanduanes governor Severo Alcantara told Reuters before communications with the island province were severed, apart from ham radio links.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Coach says Kurniawan included in RI team
Coach says Kurniawan included in RI team JAKARTA (JP): The late inclusion of young striker Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto on the national soccer team for the 18th Southeast Asian Games poses no problem, head coach Romano Matte said yesterday. The 18th SEA Games will be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from Dec. 9 to Dec. 17. Unlike the other members of the team who have trained together for the Games since Aug.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Controlling floods still problem for the city
Controlling floods still problem for the city JAKARTA (JP): The city administration continues to have difficulty building flood control facilities because of the high cost of land appropriation in flood-prone areas, an official said. Soeparmono, director general of water resource development at the Ministry of Public Works, told The Jakarta Post that the city administration would have to spend at least Rp 100 billion (US$45 million) just to appropriate the land for the project.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
11 more AIDS cases
11 more AIDS cases JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's official AIDS count continues its steady increase, with 11 more people testing positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus in October, bringing the total to 355. Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Azwar Anas told reporters yesterday that Jakarta still tops the list with 118 cases, followed by Irian Jaya with 96, Bali with 33 and Riau and East Java provinces with 29 each.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia to enforce industrial safety law
Indonesia to enforce industrial safety law CISARUA, West Java (JP): After its success with the minimum wage regulation and workers' social security, the Ministry of Manpower is planning to launch another major campaign -- industrial health and safety. Announcing the plan, Director General for Industrial Relations and Labor Standards Suwarto said that most industrial accidents in Indonesia were caused by "human error".
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Money laundering poses a big threat to world
Money laundering poses a big threat to world JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs effective laws and better law enforcement if it is to combat money laundering, the president of the International Criminal Police Organization says. Like other countries in the region, Indonesia is prone to money laundering by international criminals, Bjorn Eriksson told reporters at the end of his three-day visit here yesterday.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
SPH takes over last daily
SPH takes over last daily SINGAPORE (AFP): Media giant Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. (SPH) has bought the island state's Tamil-language newspaper for S$500,000 (US$357,140), it was announced here yesterday. With the purchase of Tamil Murasu, SPH now owns all the daily newspapers published here. SPH said it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Hipro Printing Pte.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Merpati's chief Ridwan replaced by Budiarto
Merpati's chief Ridwan replaced by Budiarto JAKARTA (JP): PT Merpati Nusantara's president Ridwan Fataruddin, as widely predicted, was replaced yesterday by Budiarto Subroto, formerly the commercial director of the airline and an assistant to Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto. Budiarto was installed together with the other members of the new Merpati board of directors by Soepandi, the chief commissioner of Merpati.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Incentives planned for car industry
Incentives planned for car industry JAKARTA (JP): The government has approved domestic investors' plans to manufacture sedans locally and will provide them with incentives, Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo said here yesterday. "We are studying the kinds of incentives possible," Tunky said. Businesspeople have been criticizing the domestic automotive industry of focusing production on commercial vehicles.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Singapore Airlines opens 'superhub' freight center
Singapore Airlines opens 'superhub' freight center SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore Airlines Ltd. (SIA) yesterday inaugurated a massive new freight terminal that boosts the island's role as a transshipment center, adding that another cargo center was already being planned for 1999. The "superhub," the fifth cargo terminal at the airport, is designed specially for transshipment and will be used exclusively by SIA, the world's most profitable airline, and its subsidiary Silk Air (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Venture capital in Kupang
Venture capital in Kupang JAKARTA (JP): The East Nusa Tenggara province will have a venture capital company with a paid-up capital of Rp 3 billion (US$1.3 million) by mid 1996. The state-owned PT Bahana venture capital company will put up Rp 1 billion of the capital and the rest will be raised from the local administration and businesspeople.
Sat, 04 Nov 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.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sarinah expects more gains
Sarinah expects more gains JAKARTA (JP): PT Sarinah, the state-owned retailing company, expects that its revenues will increase to Rp 90 billion (US$39.3 million) this year from last year's Rp 79.7 billion, the firm's director for operations, Ilham Asid said yesterday. He told The Jakarta Post that the company expects to gain an after-tax profit of Rp 6 billion, as compared to last year's profit of Rp 3.8 billion.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Traffic chaos
Traffic chaos From Neraca The flypass linking Jl. Ciledug Raya and Kebayoran Baru is open. Many public and private vehicles are using this new road to avoid congestion. But the sad thing is that Metromini and Kopaja buses tend to drop-off passengers before entering the flyover, creating intolerable traffic jams. Therefore I appeal to the competent body to consider the matter. Maybe the public vehicles should not be allowed to use the flyover, or the traffic will be in constant chaos.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI-Malaysia palm oil deal
RI-Malaysia palm oil deal KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Boustead Holdings Bhd is developing a 24,000 hectare (60,000 acre) oil palm plantation in Sumatra, Indonesia, with local and Malaysian parties, the national Bernama news agency reported. The company will invest 200 million ringgit over six to seven years on the project, managing director Lodin Wok Kamaruddin was quoted as saying.