Archive: 16 February 1995
44 articles found
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
APEC reviews role of secretariat ahead of annual meeting in Osaka
APEC reviews role of secretariat ahead of annual meeting in Osaka By Peter Starr FUKUOKA, Japan (AFP): A key issue facing the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum as the group approaches its seventh annual meeting in Osaka this year, is what to do with its modest secretariat in Singapore.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Construction of plants regulated
Construction of plants regulated JAKARTA (JP): The government announced a ban yesterday on the construction of plants outside of industrial estates located in the Tangerang area of West Java for environmental reasons.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
At last, police detectives complete Oki's dossiers
At last, police detectives complete Oki's dossiers JAKARTA (JP): After lengthy investigations, city police detectives have finally completed dossiers on the alleged role of Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, in the killing of two Indonesians and an Indian in Los Angeles. Capt.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Preparatory APEC meeting closes in Japan
Preparatory APEC meeting closes in Japan FUKUOKA, Japan (AFP): The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum wound up three days of talks here yesterday as the United States called for more work on a new Japanese development aid initiative.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Why pick and choose?
Why pick and choose? Taxi number 2492. That's a President taxi. Number 2492. It wasn't really surprising that he didn't want to take me where I wanted to go. What did surprise me was that it happened at Pondok Indah Mall.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
U.S. cities considered for IPTN's plants
U.S. cities considered for IPTN's plants JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is considering Mobile in Alabama or Macon in Georgia as the site for the new PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) assembly plant in the United States, State Minister of Research and Technology B.J.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI boat crew sent home
RI boat crew sent home WELLINGTON (AFP): Twenty Indonesian crew members who walked off two South Korean squid boats in Wellington complaining of inhumane treatment are being sent home, the ship's agent said yesterday.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Yongki's execution countdown begins
Yongki's execution countdown begins SURAKARTA, Central Java: The provincial police command has a 11-member firing squad ready to execute Kartacahyadi, alias Yongki, who was sentenced to death for robbing and killing a family of three in 1990. Central Java Police Chief Maj. Gen.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Fewer cases clogging judicial system: Soerjono
Fewer cases clogging judicial system: Soerjono JAKARTA (JP): Chief Justice Soerjono said yesterday that the backlog of appeals on his desk has significantly been reduced in size over the past couple of years.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Extra flights for Idul Fitri holiday
Extra flights for Idul Fitri holiday JAKARTA (JP): State carriers Garuda Indonesia and Merpati Nusantara Airlines announced yesterday that they will operate extra flights to cope with the travel boom expected during the upcoming Idul Fitri holiday.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Robbery attempt foiled
Robbery attempt foiled JAKARTA (JP): Five hooded men broke into the house of Maman, a resident of the Cijeruk district, Bogor, yesterday while he and members of his family were preparing to have the 'saur' (pre-dawn) meal for their fast.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt will set up new health body
Govt will set up new health body JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to establish a new agency to deal with increasing public complaints concerning drug and food qualities, a senior official of the Ministry of Health announced yesterday.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Students order Afghan government to pull back
Students order Afghan government to pull back KABUL (Reuter): An Islamic student militia that has swept to the gates of Kabul told the Afghan government to pull its troops back to their old front lines around the city by yesterday evening.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Asia through Asian eyes
Asia through Asian eyes Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew presented an interesting set of figures in his speech at the Tanjong Pagar GRC Lunar New Year dinner last week. Western influence in Singapore stands at 60 percent today, he said, with core Asian values exerting an influence of 40 percent.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Landslides affect more villages
Landslides affect more villages PEMALANG, Central Java: Landslides, like the one which recently killed nine people and seriously injured three at the foot of Mount Kupit, are occurring in several other areas in the regency as well.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Quake damages houses in Maluku
Quake damages houses in Maluku JAKARTA: The earthquake and aftershocks which have rocked Obi Island since Monday have damaged houses and other buildings in several villages in Ternate regency, an official said yesterday.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Moslems to donate Rp 2,500 or more
Moslems to donate Rp 2,500 or more JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta chapter of the council for the collection of zakat fitrah (tithe in rice or money paid on last day of fasting month) announced that the minimum zakat fitrah to be paid in 1995 by every Moslem is Rp 2,500 (US$1.13) or 2.5 kilograms of rice.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Islam bars selling of kidneys: Scholar
Islam bars selling of kidneys: Scholar JAKARTA (JP): Islam prohibits the buying and selling of kidneys and other bodily organs, a Moslem scholar says. Abdullah Syah, a professor of Islamic syariah (law) at the State Institute for Islamic Studies (IAIN) in Medan, North Sumatra, condemned the...
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Is 'China threat' still haunting Asia?
Is 'China threat' still haunting Asia? By Rizal Sukma JAKARTA (JP): Recently, Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad declared that his country no longer sees China as a political or military threat. Instead, he regarded China as an economic opportunity.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Local drug defendant gets life sentence
Local drug defendant gets life sentence JAKARTA (JP): A 45-year-old Indonesian man was yesterday sentenced to life imprisonment by the Central Jakarta District Court after he was convicted of helping two foreigners to smuggle 29 kilograms of heroin.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Railway goes all out for Idul Fitri exodus
Railway goes all out for Idul Fitri exodus JAKARTA (JP): Perumka, the state railway company, yesterday announced that it will extend itself as far as possible to accommodate the surge in travelers expected during the coming Idul Fitri holiday.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
New regulations issued to speed up exports
New regulations issued to speed up exports JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad has raised the maximum value of goods or parcels that can be exported without using the Export Notification Form from Rp 1 million to Rp 10 million (US$4,500).
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 15, 1995 Trading Shares Close Change Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,400 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 8,000 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,425 25 60,000 ANEKA KIMIA...
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Resurgent Edhi wins 10th round
Resurgent Edhi wins 10th round JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grand Master Edhi Handoko regained some pride on Tuesday night with a victory over Bangladesh's Master International Zillur in the 10th round of a chess tournament in Dhaka. The win put Edhi back in fifth place with 5.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Thursday Maghrib 06.19 p.m. Friday Imsak 04.30 a.m. Subuh 04.40 a.m.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Vandalism causes state bus firm Rp 810m in losses
Vandalism causes state bus firm Rp 810m in losses JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of the state bus company PPD yesterday disclosed that vandalism resulted in Rp 810 million (US$368,181) of material and operational losses last year.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia builds five new sugar mills: Official
Indonesia builds five new sugar mills: Official JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is constructing seven sugar mills, most owned by the Salim Group, with a combined processing capacity of around 62,000 tons of cane per day and total investments of Rp 1.65 trillion (US$746.9 million), an official says.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Military beefs up street patrol in E. Timor capital
Military beefs up street patrol in E. Timor capital DILI, East Timor (JP): The military has strengthened its presence in the streets of Dili in order to end once and for all the terror practiced by an unknown gang.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tough challenges ahead
Tough challenges ahead The Army leadership change from Gen. Wismoyo Arismunandar to Gen. R. Hartono on Monday vividly reflects the transition period that the nation is entering. This is the beginning of the second 25-year development period and also a time of leadership changes.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Wahono may not resist Golkar pressure
Wahono may not resist Golkar pressure JAKARTA (JP): A scholar predicted yesterday that the speaker of the House of Representatives, Wahono, would not dare reject the ruling Golkar party's decision to withdraw its outspoken member from the legislative body. Dr.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Primary schools given curriculum control
Primary schools given curriculum control JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to give regional administrations greater autonomy over the management of primary schools in their areas but, at the same time, the teachers at this level will remain under the direction of the central government.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
The go-east policy
The go-east policy Since January 1990 President Soeharto has repeatedly stressed the need to help the eastern region of the country to catch up with the other more developed islands. The President's statements have prompted a host of seminars urging investors to go east and the central government...
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Environmental analysis on golf course turned down
Environmental analysis on golf course turned down JAKARTA (JP): The City Administration's Commission on environmental impact has turned down an Environmental Impact Analysis (Amdal) on the development of a nine hole golf course on Bira Island, North Jakarta.
Thu, 16 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.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Apkindo faulted for export drop
Apkindo faulted for export drop JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Trade Satrio B. Joedono blamed the 'sole marketing' system of the Association of Indonesian Wood Panel Producers (Apkindo) yesterday for the drop in the country's plywood exports.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Edi warns of exploitation of the poor
Edi warns of exploitation of the poor JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat warned yesterday that the disparity between the rich and poor poses one of the biggest threats to national security.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia to host three Asian golf tournaments
Indonesia to host three Asian golf tournaments JAKARTA (JP): The participation of world rated golfers in the 1995 Sampoerna Indonesia Open is expected to boost local pro players in their efforts to develop their skill in the game, a top official of the Indonesia Golf Association (PGI) said.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI rules out joint ASEAN peace force
RI rules out joint ASEAN peace force JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia rejected yesterday a proposal by its neighbors, in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), to establish a joint peacekeeping force which would be available for any mission under the United Nations banner.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Wide World Of Kids 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Dibawah Kilatan Pedang 4:30 Sports 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Celah-Celah Ramadhan 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening...
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Warehouse relocation slower than expected
Warehouse relocation slower than expected JAKARTA (JP): Head of City Economic Bureau Albert Napitulu expressed concern over the failure of businesses to relocate their warehouses from the Kota area in West Jakarta.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bus ticket
Bus ticket From Bisnis Indonesia To avoid a long queue I tried to book a ticket for use after the 25th of Feb. But I was surprised to be told that they refuse to sell tickets which are valid for departure after that date. They failed, however, to give clear reason for the refusal.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Residents reject Pelni's land compensation
Residents reject Pelni's land compensation JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-nine families living in a housing complex on Jl. Pembangunan, Central Jakarta, have rejected a compensation offer from the state-owned shipping company PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Pelni), which wants to expel them from their homes.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI exhibitions abroad
RI exhibitions abroad JAKARTA (JP): PT Humpuss Madya Pratama, a subsidiary of the Humpuss Group, will hold two exhibitions in Singapore and Beijing later this year to promote the country's export products.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
APEC ministers to discuss exchange rates
APEC ministers to discuss exchange rates FUKUOKA, Japan (AFP): Finance ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum will discuss exchange-rate fluctuations at a meeting in Indonesia in April, senior APEC officials said yesterday.