Archive: 10 February 1995
55 articles found
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
More witnesses give their accounts of bus tragedy
More witnesses give their accounts of bus tragedy JAKARTA (JP): Three more witnesses came forward yesterday and gave their testimonies at the North Jakarta District Court in the trial of Ramses Silitonga.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Alleged Chinese presence on reef a thorn in Sino-ASEAN ties
Alleged Chinese presence on reef a thorn in Sino-ASEAN ties By Martin Abbugao MANILA (AFP): The alleged presence of Chinese troops on a reef claimed by Manila in the disputed Spratlys islands could have "very serious implications" for relations between Beijing and ASEAN nations, an analyst said...
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Traffic jams spreading unabated
Traffic jams spreading unabated JAKARTA (JP): The number of traffic jams in Jakarta has reached an alarming level and could eventually pose a tremendous threat to national development, City Council chairman M.H. Ritonga said yesterday.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Elephants kill 17 people a year
Elephants kill 17 people a year BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Wild elephants on the rampage trample to death up to 17 people a year in this Sumatran province, says chief of the provincial forestry office A.S.M. Panjaitan.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Merpati closing jet deal
Merpati closing jet deal JAKARTA (JP): Merpati Nusantara, a subsidiary of the national airline Garuda Indonesia, is finalizing negotiations for a contract to lease eight Fokker F-28 aircraft from a consortium which bought the jets from Garuda at US$2.7 million each. Merpati's spokesman, A.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Housewife sentenced for bitting off finger
Housewife sentenced for bitting off finger JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta District Court has sentenced Mrs. Wartini, 29, to three-and-a-half months imprisonment for biting off the finger of Mrs. Rusmiati, 34. Prosecutor HPW Soekewi told Antara on Wednesday that Mrs. Wartini and Mrs.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
20,000 radio transmitters illegal
20,000 radio transmitters illegal SURABAYA, East Java: About 20,000 radio transmitters operate without an official permit, and there are fears that the equipment may be used for subversive purposes if it goes unchecked.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Quake worries RI importers
Quake worries RI importers JAKARTA (JP): A number of Indonesian importers are anxious because the recent earthquake in Kobe of Japan have caused delays in the processing of inspection reports which are required for port clearance.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
New science and cultural center
New science and cultural center JAKARTA (JP): The municipal administration is considering an offer from Mitsui Corp. of Japan to build a new science and cultural center in the city. Head of city public relations office Soesila Darmoadji told reporters on Wednesday that at first the company had...
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Labor exporters denounce tough new Saudi laws
Labor exporters denounce tough new Saudi laws JAKARTA (JP): Companies which have been sending Indonesian workers to Saudi Arabia denounced yesterday Riyadh's decisions to hike working visa fee by 2,000 percent and to require AIDS-free certificates from incoming workers.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Kanindotex is still battling
Kanindotex is still battling JAKARTA (JP): The debt repayment of the Central Java-based PT Kanindotex needs further rescheduling despite an improvement in its business performance over the past four months.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Minimum wage and religious bonus
Minimum wage and religious bonus From Media Indonesia The decision of the Ministry of Manpower concerning the increase of the minimum wage level, to be put into force as of April 1, 1995 throughout Indonesia, surely delights the workers.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Traffic policeman questioned
Traffic policeman questioned JAKARTA (JP): City Military Police are investigating claims that a traffic police officer fatally shot a boy, Arianto Aritonang, City Police spokesman Lt. Col. Bambang Haryoko said.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Underground media is acceptable, expert says
Underground media is acceptable, expert says JAKARTA (JP): The growing number of underground publications, dubbed "alternative media", is constitutional and acceptable as long as they use their freedom responsibly, a media observer said yesterday.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Time for press to be criticized: Senior Journalists
Time for press to be criticized: Senior Journalists By Santi WE Soekanto MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Senior journalists greeted with grace President Soeharto's criticism of the press in Indonesia and its occasional tendency to overstep its boundaries.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Worker arrested for killing
Worker arrested for killing JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta police have arrested a former employee of a small printing company for allegedly killing a female worker at the company. "Based on our tentative investigation, the suspect, identified as Armin, 26, was arrested on Tuesday evening and he has...
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Queasy about television quiz shows
Queasy about television quiz shows By Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): Test your general knowledge, do better than your opponents and win Rp 1 million: that's a quiz. Pick a number -- just for fun -- and win a car: that's a guessing game, or a sweepstake in some cases.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mind the hole
Mind the hole From Neraca In the middle of the road in front of the underpass that connects Jl. Sudirman and Jl. Sultan Agung there is a gaping hole which is dangerous to motorists. It would be better if the Jakarta public works service repairs the road now, rather than putting it off much longer...
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Daewoo plans UK listing
Daewoo plans UK listing SEOUL (AFP): South Korea's Daewoo Corp. plans to list its shares on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) at the end of March, a spokesman said yesterday. The spokesman said Daewoo already started consultations with LSE officials for the listing and received LSE's tentative go-...
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Press must not abandon idealism'
'Press must not abandon idealism' By Santi WE Soekanto MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Indonesian journalists received a rap over their knuckles on National Press Day yesterday, when President Soeharto reprimanded them for letting commercial interests overrun idealism.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tax incentive for banks
Tax incentive for banks JAKARTA (JP): Funds accumulated by banks and leasing companies for the provision of bad debts or unpaid claims are now tax deductible, the Ministry of Finance announced yesterday. According to the Finance Minister's Decree No: 80/KMK.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Int'l basketball meet in Medan
Int'l basketball meet in Medan JAKARTA (JP): Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam have confirmed their participation in the seventh "Angsapura Cup" International Basketball Tournament slated for March. 11-17 in Medan, North Sumatra.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
The Indonesian press dilemma
The Indonesian press dilemma The existence of a fair climate and a tolerant society does not necessarily assure that the press can grow strong. It is quite possible for a democratic country, whose constitution guarantees citizens their rights of opinion and expression, to have a press that is mute...
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Roxette enthralls Jakarta enthusiasts in one-night show
Roxette enthralls Jakarta enthusiasts in one-night show By Alice Akerman JAKARTA (JP): The night Roxette played in Jakarta an enthusiastic crowd had gathered anxiously at the doors of the Jakarta Convention Center. It is an impressive auditorium with a capacity to hold over five thousand people.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Guilty teams banned from hosting match: PSSI official
Guilty teams banned from hosting match: PSSI official JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) banned Persebaya Surabaya and PSIM Yogyakarta from hosting one match at home yesterday, following a riot which killed a supporter during their league match last month.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
City administration proposes 5.8% rise in 1995-96 budget
City administration proposes 5.8% rise in 1995-96 budget JAKARTA (JP): The city administration proposed to the City Council a 5.8 percent increase in the city's budget for the 1995/1996 fiscal year to Rp 2.21 trillion (about US$1 billion).
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Italy provides $15m for hospital
Italy provides $15m for hospital MANADO, North Sulawesi: Italy has provided US$15 million in medical equipment for the Malalayang Hospital, which was dedicated by President Soeharto yesterday. The modern equipment was supplied by Cofegar Impresit of the FIAT group.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Producer price of sugar to rise
Producer price of sugar to rise JAKARTA (JP): The government is likely to raise the producer price of sugar in the near future, State Minister of Food Ibrahim Hasan said yesterday. "I expect the government will soon increase the producer price of the commodity because we haven't raised it since...
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Only 10 percent of judges accept bribes: Chief justice
Only 10 percent of judges accept bribes: Chief justice JAKARTA (JP): Chief Justice Soerjono denies the suggestion that most judges in the country are dishonest and is convinced that the majority of judges responsibly carry out their duties.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN plans tourism body to boost links
ASEAN plans tourism body to boost links KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The six member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plan to set up a new tourism body to link public and private efforts to boost growth, a senior official said yesterday.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Press Council not consulted over 'Tempo' ban'
'Press Council not consulted over 'Tempo' ban' JAKARTA (JP): Senior journalist Goenawan Mohamad, who is mounting a court challenge to the government's 1994 decision to close his Tempo news magazine, says the Press Council was not consulted prior to the move.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bishop Belo reports rights violations to President
Bishop Belo reports rights violations to President DILI, East Timor (JP): Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo has reported to President Soeharto on what he sees as widespread violations of human rights in the territory.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Lunch with a mobile phone
Lunch with a mobile phone Have you ever had lunch with a mobile phone? Let me explain. My son and I recently stopped at a coffee shop on Jl. Wijaya I on our way home from school for something to eat. Seated a few tables from us were four very well dressed young people.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Investigate Arbamass company
Investigate Arbamass company From Bisnis Indonesia I read a report in a newspaper saying that PT Arbamass, owned by Arie Sigit Soeharto and Emir Baramuli, has obtained permission from Warsito Rasman, director general for Development of Regional Autonomy, to monopolize the sale of alcoholic drinks...
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
NCO featuring a top-notch pianist
NCO featuring a top-notch pianist By Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): Keep an eye on Stephen K. Tamadji. If his performance last Tuesday with the Nusantara Chamber Orchestra is any indication, this young pianist will reach considerable heights.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Piruz away to defend title
Piruz away to defend title JAKARTA (JP): East Kalimantan boxer Piruz Boy will defend his IBF Intercontinental junior bantamweight title against Thai challenger, Ratanachai Voraphin, in a bout slated for Feb. 24 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Japan urges caution on trade liberalization
Japan urges caution on trade liberalization TOKYO (AFP): Japan's largest business group opposes rapid liberalization of trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region and is also cautious towards Malaysia's idea for an East Asian Economic Caucus (EAEC).
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pleas not to extradite Oki to U.S. bombard authorities
Pleas not to extradite Oki to U.S. bombard authorities JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers, relatives and police officers have asked the authorities not to extradite Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, to Los Angeles, as requested by the United States government.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Panama offers shipping registration privileges
Panama offers shipping registration privileges JAKARTA (JP): Panama, whose flag is flown on 100 Indonesian ships, is inviting more ship owners to take full advantage of the services provided by its "flag of convenience".
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 9, 1995 Trading Shares Close Change Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,400 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 2,500 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,350 0 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,500...
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
BPS's business center
BPS's business center JAKARTA (JP): The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) will set up a Business Information Center later this year to support the activities of Indonesian companies, said the bureau's chief, Sugito.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Friday Maghrib 06.20 p.m. Saturday Imsak 04.28 a.m. Subuh 04.38 a.m.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Wonorejo dam to cost more than $50 million
Wonorejo dam to cost more than $50 million JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar yesterday broke the ground for the construction of the second phase of a Rp 114 billion (US$51.63 million) multi-purpose dam in Wonorejo of East Java, which will have a capacity of 122 million cubic...
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Unocal discovers oil, gas
Unocal discovers oil, gas JAKARTA (JP): Unocal Indonesia Ltd., an affiliate of the Los- Angeles-based Unocal Corp., has discovered hydrocarbon reserves offshore East Kalimantan with a daily production capacity of 1,263 barrels of oil and 7.4 million cubic feet of natural gas. S.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Art show to embrace non-alignment concept
Art show to embrace non-alignment concept JAKARTA (JP): Can the concept of 'non-alignment', or neutrality in superpower conflicts, be applied to contemporary art? Yes, it can, according to the organizers of an upcoming exhibition of contemporary art of countries of the Southern hemisphere.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Auditing bank auditors
Auditing bank auditors Bank Indonesia's recent regulations on procedures for financial reporting by commercial banks put both external and internal auditors under tougher supervision. The rulings require banks to hire only from among the independent public accountants (external auditors) who have...
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stolen kiss leads to hospitalization
Stolen kiss leads to hospitalization ORMOC CITY, Philippines (AFP): Stolen kisses may be dangerous to your health a 33-year-old Filipino man found out when he was nearly beaten to death, police said yesterday.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Crisis deepens in Israel-PLO summit
Crisis deepens in Israel-PLO summit EREZ, Gaza Strip (Reuter): Middle East peace talks slid deeper into crisis yesterday when Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat failed to break a deadlock over Israelis' security and the closure of Palestinian land.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI archers aim for Olympics
RI archers aim for Olympics JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian archers are seeking a return to the Olympic Games when they enter the 38th world archery championships here in August, the qualifying round for the 1996 Olympics.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Plutonium shipment rebuked
Plutonium shipment rebuked JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Environmental Forum (WALHI) demanded yesterday the government close Indonesian territorial waters to this month's shipment of plutonium from France to Japan.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Kubuto 3:05 Science Program 3:30 TV Series: Dibawah Kilatan Pedang 4:30 School Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Kiat Manajemen 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Karya Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Music 9:00...
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
House passes new law on companies, mergers
House passes new law on companies, mergers JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives yesterday passed a bill on limited liability companies which will provide a new legal basis for business entities in Indonesia.
Fri, 10 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Death of student regiment member still under investigation
Death of student regiment member still under investigation JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta police are still looking for suspects in the case of a 19-year-old student regiment recruit, who died as a result of cruel treatment. The victim was a student of the privately-owned Tarumanegara University.