Archive: 19 December 1995
47 articles found
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
U.S. suspends visa processing
U.S. suspends visa processing JAKARTA (JP): Two hundred people applying for visas at the United States embassy in Jakarta complained yesterday that embassy was refusing to process their applications. Craig J.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Man on trial for beating reporter
Man on trial for beating reporter CURUP, Bengkulu: The local district court began on Saturday the trial of a businessman accused of assaulting a reporter of the Lampung Post daily newspaper. Antara reported yesterday that the defendant, identified by his initials HN, was charged in court with...
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Wave victims seek bank loans
Wave victims seek bank loans PANDEGLANG, West Java: Nineteen families whose homes were destroyed by a tidal wave have turned to Regent Yitno for credit to repair their houses. The residents of a fishing village on the coast of the Indian Ocean in South Banten have been forced to move their...
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Kadin wants to see collusion stop
Kadin wants to see collusion stop JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has urged entrepreneurs to put an end to collusion with government officials and to nurture business ethics.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Two police officers face interrogation about killing
Two police officers face interrogation about killing JAKARTA (JP): The city police have arrested one of their officers for killing a resident in East Jakarta. Second Lieutenant Burhan Siburian, the 35-year-old head of the Public Guidance unit at the East Jakarta police precinct, has admitted to...
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tebet traders upset at chain store plan
Tebet traders upset at chain store plan JAKARTA (JP): Thirteen people, representing 480 traders at the Tebet Barat market, South Jakarta, complained to the City Council yesterday about the market cooperative's plan to lease part of the market building to a department store.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 18, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 825 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,200 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,650 0 13,000 Aneka Kimia Raya...
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Savoy Homann to convert Kota buildings into hotel
Savoy Homann to convert Kota buildings into hotel JAKARTA (JP): State-owned trading company PT Cipta Niaga signed an agreement yesterday with hotel-chain operator PT Savoy Homann for the conversion of vintage buildings owned by Cipta in Kota, North Jakarta, into a hotel.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
RP's forex reserves rise
RP's forex reserves rise MANILA (AFP): Philippine commercial banks registered US$9 billion in foreign currency deposits at the end of November, central bank governor Gabriel Singson said yesterday. He said the figure was $2 billion up from the same month a year earlier.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Brand masters plan battle in Jakarta
Brand masters plan battle in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Two grandmasters, Indonesia's Utut Adianto and Great Britain's Nigel Short, will test each other's nerve in a series of chess duels beginning on Thursday.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Painting expo in Bandung
Painting expo in Bandung BANDUNG, West Java: Twenty-five Indonesian painters will hold a month-long exhibition starting Wednesday at Topas Galeria. Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication Joop Ave is scheduled to open the exhibition which will display more than 200 works from leading...
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Killing corruption to aid nation
Killing corruption to aid nation The allegation of corruption in the Ministry of Transportation has made recent headlines. Law expert Charles Himawan looks at the issue from a broader perspective. JAKARTA (JP): Cynical observers have described Indonesia's progress as "development with an envelope",...
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Taxi drivers
Taxi drivers It was interesting reading the Dec. 10 article, Dealing with Jakarta Taxi Drivers, by Carl Chairul, as my experiences are similar. I am a visitor to Jakarta from England and he summed up the typical reactions of taxi drivers very well.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
ISO-9002 given to Inti's management
ISO-9002 given to Inti's management BANDUNG, West Java (JP): PT Industri Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Inti), the state-owned telecommunications equipment manufacturer, yesterday received an ISO-9002 certificate for its management. The ISO-9002 certificate was awarded by Christiaan W.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Manggala Health Screening Center
Manggala Health Screening Center From Kompas Last November my company sent its employees for a general checkup to the Manggala Health Screening Center in the Manggala Wanabhakti building on Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta. Manggala's service turned out to be time consuming and lacking in professionalism.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI, Australia sign accord on security
RI, Australia sign accord on security JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Australia yesterday added further substance to their warming relations, signing a security agreement which officials hope will lay to rest any fears toward Jakarta.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
More protests being staged against Haryanto
More protests being staged against Haryanto JAKARTA (JP): Three groups held separate demonstrations in Jakarta yesterday over the government's disclosure that Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto is under investigation for alleged misconduct.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI's coffee output down
RI's coffee output down LONDON (Reuter): British trade house E D & F Man cut its estimate for Indonesia's 1995-1996 coffee crop to 6.2 million 60- kilo bags from a previous figure of 6.8 million but said preliminary expectations are for a crop of seven million in 1996- 1997.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
University probes students' conduct
University probes students' conduct SEMARANG: The administrators of state-run Diponegoro University said the names of two students studying there match names on a list of people whom the authorities said took part in recent anti-government demonstrations in Jakarta.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
No Paper
No Paper In observance of the Ascension Day of Prophet Muhammad tomorrow, The Jakarta Post will not be published. The Post will reappear on Thursday. -- Publisher
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN towards 2000
ASEAN towards 2000 Besides the landmark security treaty that declares the whole of Southeast Asia a nuclear-weapons-free zone, several other strategic decisions and agreements were made during the meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the Thai capital Bangkok last week.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Lending and borrowing of securities start soon
Lending and borrowing of securities start soon JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) and the Indonesian Securities Clearing Depository (PT KDEI) are currently preparing a mechanism for the lending and borrowing of securities on the capital market.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Golkar prepared for poll debates
Golkar prepared for poll debates JAKARTA (JP): A senior Golkar member said yesterday that the ruling political group is ready to campaign for the 1997 general election in indoor debates rather than outdoor rallies.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Shopping malls
Shopping malls I would like to add my congratulations concerning the Sunday features; they seem to be well-researched and present fair appraisals. Paul Guerin made some valid points on the proliferation of shopping malls in Jakarta, taking a stance against the property consultants (The Jakarta...
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Few students show interest in math, physics
Few students show interest in math, physics JAKARTA (JP): Poor physics and math skills among Indonesian students could obstruct the country's high technology development drive, a high-ranking education research official warned yesterday.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Obituary
Obituary Harsja Wardhana Bachtiar, a highly respected and often controversial intellectual, died at Cikini Hospital in Jakarta yesterday. He was 61 years old. Relatives said Harsja died of the kidney disease he had fought for one year.
Tue, 19 Dec 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.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: Drawings JP/Ridhwan Ilhamsyah PAMERAN GAMBAR SEGI ENAM: Toety Azis, general manager/chief editor of the daily Surabaya Post, points at one of the works of six artists on display at the Balai Surabaya Post in Surabaya.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's trade balance may suffer next year
Indonesia's trade balance may suffer next year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's trade balance next year is likely to suffer at the hands of new foreign investors because of their increased import activity, an investment bank predicts.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
KONI chief says Arie resignation would not help
KONI chief says Arie resignation would not help JAKARTA (JP): National Sports Council (KONI) chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar yesterday indicated that he would not accept the resignation of Indonesian contingent chief Arie Sudewo, following Indonesia's loss of its overall title at the 18th Southeast...
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Property prices moderate in 1996
Property prices moderate in 1996 SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's industrial property prices, seen as the highest in Southeast Asia, should moderate in 1996 in line with government moves to ensure the city state remains competitive, analysts said yesterday.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Moslem women ask minister to ban exploitive films, ads
Moslem women ask minister to ban exploitive films, ads JAKARTA (JP): A Moslem women's group suggested yesterday that Minister of Information Harmoko clamp down on television commercials that exploit women to promote products.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt to lower maternal mortality rate
Govt to lower maternal mortality rate JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to launch a massive campaign to reduce the high incidence of death among expectant and new mothers, which Minister of Health Sujudi says is chiefly the result of ignorance.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
How they did it in Tangerang
How they did it in Tangerang JAKARTA (JP): The development of a Rp 2.4-billion (US$1.05 million) office of the Ministry of Public Works office in Tangerang, West Java, has been stopped indefinitely following a violent protest last week by residents of the adjacent police housing complex, who claim...
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Taxi driver murdered
Taxi driver murdered JAKARTA (JP): A 22-year-old man was arrested by South Jakarta police on Sunday morning for allegedly killing a taxi driver in an effort to get money to help his ailing mother. Police said Amanu, an employee of a cleaning service company at the Ministry of Cooperative Affairs on...
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Corrections through proper institutions
Corrections through proper institutions JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that, while corrections might be necessary in Indonesia's development efforts, these must be made through the established mechanisms and in the spirit of national unity.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Massive investment suggested for sports
Massive investment suggested for sports JAKARTA (JP): The government needs to invest at least Rp 200 billion (US$86 million) per year if Indonesia is to wrest the Southeast Asian Games title from Thailand in two years.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku 2:35 TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Music: Dilentasia 3:30 TV Series: Road to Avonlea 4:30 Science Program: IPTEK 5:00 Regional News 5:25 Travel: Face of My Country 5:30 English Program 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: Southeast Kalimantan 6:15...
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt plans to restructure customs and excise office
Govt plans to restructure customs and excise office JAKARTA (JP): The government will restructure its customs and excise office in adjustment to the newly approved customs and excise law. Director General for Customs and Excise Soehardjo told a press conference here yesterday that the Ministry of...
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Most laws show male dominance over women
Most laws show male dominance over women JAKARTA (JP): Most Indonesian laws, especially criminal laws, reflect male dominance over women, a legal expert said yesterday. This condition is detrimental to women when it comes to the interpretation of violence, I.S.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sleuths off to U.S., Italy to unravel thefts
Sleuths off to U.S., Italy to unravel thefts JAKARTA (JP): Three senior city police detectives will leave for the Netherlands, the U.S. and Italy on Sunday to investigate the theft of goods from containers shipped from Jakarta. The three policemen are Crime Investigation Directorate Secretary Lt.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Foreign investment wave seen in Asia
Foreign investment wave seen in Asia BANGKOK (Reuter): Two economists yesterday forecast a big new wave of foreign investment funds into east and south east Asia over the next 12 months that would lift the region's current sluggish stock markets.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Australia, RI ties in new phase
Australia, RI ties in new phase By Terry Friel CANBERRA (Reuter): It was a sight that would have alarmed many Australians just a few years ago -- 150 crack Indonesian paratroopers dropping from the sky in the Australian Outback.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN signs unique pact but trade worries linger
ASEAN signs unique pact but trade worries linger By Robert Birsel BANGKOK (Reuter): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) may have signed a landmark security pact at last week's summit but efforts to quicken economic integration and create a huge common market seem to be lagging.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Collusion dictates to economy: Scholar
Collusion dictates to economy: Scholar SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Collusion between powerful conglomerates and the administration is so dominant that it dictates the direction of the Indonesian economy, an economist from Gadjah Mada University said yesterday.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hanoi takes steps towards free trade
Hanoi takes steps towards free trade By Philip McClellan BANGKOK (AFP): Vietnam has taken cautious steps towards realizing an ASEAN dream of creating a Southeast Asian free trade zone despite doubts over opening its carefully controlled economy for outside inspection.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Businessman stabbed 16 times
Businessman stabbed 16 times JAKARTA (JP): The owner of a furniture store was found dead yesterday in his shop in Ciputat, South Jakarta, with at least 16 stab wounds to his torso, head, legs and hands.