Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 22 February 1995

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Korea-ASEAN trade up

Korea-ASEAN trade up SEOUL (AFP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) displaced the European Union (EU) as South Korea's third largest overseas market last year after the United States and Japan, trade officials said yesterday.

Timorese greet rights probe

Timorese greet rights probe DILI, East Timor: Local legislators are welcoming the National Commission on Human Rights' investigation into the Jan. 12 killing in Liquisa of six people the military said were rebels. Manuel Carrascalao and Manuel C.G.

BII slowing growth of housing credits

BII slowing growth of housing credits JAKARTA (JP): Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII), a major bank listed on the domestic stock exchanges, is slowing the growth of its loans for property purchases this year in a bid to avoid an increase in bad loans.

'No choice but to beat Chinese Taipei'

'No choice but to beat Chinese Taipei' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has no choice but beating Chinese Taipei in their Davis Cup playoff matches at home at the end of March. "A loss will cost us a lot of time as well as money," Sarwono Kusumaatmadja, new chairman of the Indonesian Tennis Association...

Dairi villagers intensify efforts to reclaim land

Dairi villagers intensify efforts to reclaim land JAKARTA (JP): A group of villagers from Dairi regency in North Sumatra continued their campaign yesterday to draw the attention of the central government and military to a land dispute that is turning violent.

Kim Johannes may be charged again

Kim Johannes may be charged again JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday that the investigation of Kim Johannes, recently acquitted from a corruption charge related to alleged fictitious exports, could be reopened.

Risky risks freedom for fire

Risky risks freedom for fire JAKARTA (JP): Two men convicted of setting a house on fire and causing the deaths of four people were each sentenced to 12 years imprisonment at the Bogor District Court on Monday.

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.

Battle over Iwo Jima continues

Battle over Iwo Jima continues On Feb. 19, 1945 the United States finally brought World War II to Japan itself as, after a massive prior bombardment, Marines landed on the island of Iwo Jima, which lay between U.S.-held Saipan and Guam to the south, and Tokyo to the north.

Controlling land use

Controlling land use President Soeharto's call for stricter control of the use and ownership of land is nothing new. Officials, from the President down to local administrators, have made such calls on many occasions in the past.

Legend 'Magic' Johnson and Abdul Jabbar to visit Jakarta

Legend 'Magic' Johnson and Abdul Jabbar to visit Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): In December, it is Santa Claus. But in April, it is basketball great Earvin "Magic" Johnson, who is going to come to town. And so is Kareem Abdul Jabbar, another living legend from the National Basketball Association's (NBA's)...

Mar'ie rules out credits for RI aircraft exports

Mar'ie rules out credits for RI aircraft exports JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad categorically rejected yesterday the possibility of providing export credits for foreign buyers of such high-tech products as aircraft from Indonesian companies.

World teams to resume Indonesia Rally drive

World teams to resume Indonesia Rally drive JAKARTA (JP): The top two world teams of Subaru and Mitsubishi have confirmed their entry to the 1995 Indonesia Rally in Medan, North Sumatra next July, with Asia's developing manufacturers expecting to steal a bit of the thunder.

One way traffic in Central Jakarta

One way traffic in Central Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The city land transport control agency will impose one way traffic flow on sections of Jl. Diponegoro and Jl. Proklamasi, Central Jakarta, in a bid to ease traffic jams on Jl. Salemba Raya. The regulation, which will take effect on Feb.

Government tries to control transmigrants' activities

Government tries to control transmigrants' activities JAKARTA (JP): The government is trying to control the activities of Javanese farmers who resettle in the forests of Indonesia's outer islands, to ensure that they will not disturb the ecological balance, according to a senior official.

Student testifies against friends

Student testifies against friends JAKARTA (JP): A member of the student regiment from the National University told Judge Moegihardjo of South Jakarta District Court that he saw one of the six defendants being tried throwing bottles filled with gasoline into the regiment's headquarters.

TV today

TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Comedy 3:05 Gita Wicara 3:30 TV Drama: Dibawah Kilatan Pedang 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Culture Program 8:05 Spektrum 9:00 World News...

AIDS kills six in West Java

AIDS kills six in West Java BANDUNG, West Java: Six people have died of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) throughout the province over the past five years. Health officials have registered another 13 people infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus that causes AIDS, the chief of the...

Compromised traffic fine

Compromised traffic fine From Neraca I appreciate traffic police who have taken stern measures against traffic violators in the Traffic Control Zone, in line with the new traffic law. Still young in age, the on duty policemen never want to compromise with the violators, but retain their drivers'...

Police mapout plans for Idul Fitri holidays

Police mapout plans for Idul Fitri holidays JAKARTA (JP): The police have worked out the final details of transportation and security arrangements, nationwide, for the upcoming Idul Fitri holidays. National Police Chief Gen.

Holiday makers pack bus, railway stations

Holiday makers pack bus, railway stations JAKARTA (JP): People intending to celebrate Idul Fitri in their hometowns have started mobbing bus terminals and train stations. They choose to travel to their hometowns as early as possible to avoid being trapped in long traffic jams, which is the natural...

Alcohol stickers are overpriced: Producers

Alcohol stickers are overpriced: Producers JAKARTA (JP): The row between liquor producers and a private firm trying to control the industry through compulsory labeling is intensifying. Hatta Arpan, chairman of the Association of Alcoholic Beverage Producers, on Monday accused the company of...

Food contest at Jakarta Fair

Food contest at Jakarta Fair JAKARTA (JP): Traditional food which used to be favored by people during Indonesia's struggle for independence in the 1940s but which has become almost "extinct " today will be on display at a traditional food contest at the Jakarta Fair next July.

More efficient tourism sought

More efficient tourism sought JAKARTA (JP): Leading experts and a government official called on the domestic tourism industry to maximize efficiency because the country is required to fulfill its free-trade commitments in line with international agreements.

RI promises to help Libya on sanctions

RI promises to help Libya on sanctions By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia pledged yesterday to use its influence as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council to help remove UN sanctions imposed on Libya.

Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for Jakarta Wednesday Maghrib 06.17 p.m. Thursday Imsak 04.31 a.m. Subuh 04.41 a.m.

Case against kidnappers likely to be dismissed

Case against kidnappers likely to be dismissed JAKARTA (JP): The case of two foreign private detectives accused of kidnapping two children from their father's custody may be thrown out of court, says a prosecutor.

Beggars and squatters nabbed

Beggars and squatters nabbed JAKARTA (JP): Over 200 beggars and squatters were swept off the main streets of West and South Jakarta in a public order operation that ended yesterday. The operation in South Jakarta, headed by Ramal P. and Akmal Ahmad, has also removed about 120 beggars from the area.

Wanandi brothers launch Japanese fast food restaurant

Wanandi brothers launch Japanese fast food restaurant JAKARTA (JP): Four brothers got together and a restaurant was created. It was as simple as that. The Japanese fast food restaurant, Dondon, is the venture of the Wanandi brothers (the sons of Jusuf Wanandi, chairman of Centre for Strategic and...

Fate of Javanese tiger still not known

Fate of Javanese tiger still not known JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian conservationists are in a dilemma over the fate of the Javanese tiger, not knowing for certain whether the beast has actually become extinct or not.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 21, 1995 Trading Shares Close Change Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,400 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,350 65,500 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,450...

Minister pleased over compliance with extra pay rules

Minister pleased over compliance with extra pay rules By Ridwan M. Sijabat SURABAYA, East Java (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief says so far he is pleased with the way companies in the country have observed the new ruling compelling them to pay workers an extra-month salary ahead of the...

Evans expresses concern over Liquisa incident

Evans expresses concern over Liquisa incident JAKARTA (JP): Australia's Foreign Minister Gareth Evans yesterday expressed concern about the alleged killings of East Timorese civilians in the town of Liquisa by Armed Forces (ABRI) personnel.

Taiwanese MIA in Indonesia

Taiwanese MIA in Indonesia Stories of searching for people missing in action in the Vietnam War as told by the Americans are most touching. Finding a beloved one long lost in the wildness of a foreign land without any indication of them having survived is an enormous, heart- breaking and time...

Smailing Tour gets award

Smailing Tour gets award JAKARTA (JP): The Asian Business Press Group, the publisher of several travel magazines such as the Travel Trade Gazette, has selected Smailing Tour as the best inbound tour operator in Indonesia.

Ramos has limited goals on Spratlys

Ramos has limited goals on Spratlys By Cecil Morella MANILA (AFP): The odds may be prohibitive for the Philippines in any South China Sea confrontation, but by taking on China over the disputed Spratlys, President Fidel Ramos has attained limited but important objectives, analysts say.

Crude palm oil producers come under fire

Crude palm oil producers come under fire JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, while hinting that the government will maintain export tax on crude palm oil (CPO), said yesterday that producers must put high priority on the domestic market and people's best interests.

Peregrine to enter N. Korea

Peregrine to enter N. Korea SEOUL (AFP): Hong Kong's Peregrine Group announced here yesterday it was hoping to sign a contract this weekend to set up what it called the first ever joint venture bank with North Korea. "I am going up to North Korea this weekend ...

LIPI told to examine electoral laws

LIPI told to examine electoral laws JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto asked the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) yesterday to study the possibility of changing the Indonesian election system from the current proportional representation to a first-past-the post system.

Sipadan and Ligitan issue

Sipadan and Ligitan issue From Merdeka I would like to comment on the letter by Mr. Suharsono H. in Merdeka, Feb. 6, 1995, under the heading Dispute on Sipadan and Ligitan Islands. Mr. Suharsono forwarded an interesting proposal and fair reasons.

Religious festival bonus

Religious festival bonus From Republika To be an employee at a private company is lucky. Compared to civil servants, the pay scale is higher, and in the context of religious festivities, the government always urges private companies to pay religious bonuses to their employees.

Building accessories on display

Building accessories on display JAKARTA (JP): A one day exhibition marking the launching of accessories for modern buildings was held yesterday in the Jakarta Convention Center. The exhibition contained various building accessories which can create healthy, efficient and comfortable workplaces and...

Gratitude

Gratitude With this letter I would like to pass on a message of appreciation from Ms. Susan Davies, the Acting Country Program Director, Indonesia Bilateral Program of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). Ms.

Soeharto suggests Oki be tried in Indonesia: Oetojo

Soeharto suggests Oki be tried in Indonesia: Oetojo JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto suggested yesterday that Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, be tried in Jakarta for the triple murder that he allegedly committed in Los Angeles, Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said.