Archive: 25 February 1995
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Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 24, 1995 Trading Shares Close Change Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,700 900 3,000 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,300 106,000 ANEKA KIMIA...
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Taspen's invested Rp 8.3t last year
Taspen's invested Rp 8.3t last year JAKARTA (JP) The total investment of PT Taspen, the state- owned company handling insurance and pensions for civil servants, reached Rp 8.3 trillion (US$3.86 billion) as of last year.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Oki's case
Oki's case From Media Indonesia Much has been said in the media about Oki's case, but there is something that does not quite make sense. Ipunk, ex-fiancee of Oki, said that she did not know anything about Oki's job and education. She argues that she does not want to disturb his privacy (Tiras, Feb.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Graves should be of standard shape
Graves should be of standard shape JAKARTA (JP): Sooner or later all graves and tombstones in Jakarta will have to be of a standard shape and size, chief of the Jakarta Cemetery Agency Syahriel Zaenuddin said yesterday.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
ABRI says error made in Liquisa
ABRI says error made in Liquisa JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) admitted yesterday that some of its soldiers had made a mistake when they killed six civilians who were members of an East Timor rebel group in the Liquisa regency last month.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Aerowisata offers marketing for hotels
Aerowisata offers marketing for hotels JAKARTA (JP): PT Aerowisata, a subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia, is now offering worldwide marketing for domestic star-rated hotels through its international networks.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Houses approves the 1995-1996 state budget
Houses approves the 1995-1996 state budget JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives approved the 1995- 1996 state budget, which calls for a nominal increase of 11.9 percent in both revenues and spending, yesterday.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Freeport's environment plans
Freeport's environment plans JAKARTA (JP): PT Freeport Indonesia Company announced that its environmental management plan and environmental monitoring plan have been approved by the government. The approval, which was issued by Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana on Feb.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Phony journalists
Phony journalists From Neraca We highly appreciate a joint effort by the police and the Indonesian Journalists' Association to get rid Jakarta of phony journalists. These type of people have intimidated and extorted people and government officials long enough in the city.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bird poaching declines in Irian
Bird poaching declines in Irian SORONG, Irian Jaya: Researchers from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) divide the famed bird of paradise, which is protected by law, into 11 species. Manokwari-based WWF researcher Duncan Nafile said four of the species have "antennae" and are categorized into the...
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors named for Oki's trial
Prosecutors named for Oki's trial JAKARTA (JP): The chief of the City Prosecutor's Office, Suyoto, has appointed Abdul Muis Gasing to handle the trial of Harnoko Dewantono alias Oki, who is alleged to have falsified Indonesian passports.
Sat, 25 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.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI may use Mexico as its 'beachhead' to export textiles
RI may use Mexico as its 'beachhead' to export textiles JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia could use Mexico as its "beachhead" to penetrate North and Latin American textile markets. Mexican Ambassador to Indonesia Jorge Palacios said here yesterday that Indonesia can export more textiles to his country.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bambang refuses to be silenced by critics
Bambang refuses to be silenced by critics JAKARTA (JP): Although his political career currently lies in the balance, outspoken Golkar legislator Bambang Warih Koesoemo continued to lash out in various directions yesterday.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tips for holiday travelers
Tips for holiday travelers JAKARTA (JP): The following are tips which might be helpful to travelers to ensure they arrive at their destinations intact: Tips for Idul Fitri Motorists 1. Make careful preparations prior to departure: itinerary and health checks, and arrange necessary documents. 2.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI archers out to win Olympic slots
RI archers out to win Olympic slots JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is out to win tickets to the 1996 Olympic Games, during the 38th World Archery Championships to be held at home early in August. "It will be extremely hard work since we will be competing with the world's best archers," Oetojo Oesman,...
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Japanese tourists in Bali
Japanese tourists in Bali JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Indonesia, the national flag carrier, reported here yesterday that the number of its passengers from Japan to Denpasar, Bali, has remained stable in the last two months, despite controversial reports of a cholera outbreak on the holiday island.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pulp exports to surge this year
Pulp exports to surge this year JAKARTA (JP): Thanks to steadily rising prices, Indonesian pulp producers are expecting a major increase in export revenues to about US$2 billion this year, an executive said.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mangroves endangered
Mangroves endangered PALU, Central Sulawesi: Around 71,000 hectares of mangroves along the province's coasts are in critical condition due to illegal logging, says a local officer. "Most of the mangroves have been illegally cut down by the local fisherman community and badly affected by sea...
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rights commission returns to Liquisa
Rights commission returns to Liquisa DILI, East Timor (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights yesterday began the second round of investigations into the army's Jan. 12 killing of six suspected rebels in Liquisa.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
East Timor to bar outsiders from jobs
East Timor to bar outsiders from jobs DILI, East Timor (JP): Due to a mounting unemployment problem, this impoverished province will be closed to job seekers from other provinces to allow locals to start businesses and fill available jobs, an official announced yesterday.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Idul Fitri exodus expected to reach peak levels today
Idul Fitri exodus expected to reach peak levels today JAKARTA (JP): The number of travelers leaving the city to celebrate next week's Idul Fitri in their hometowns in Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan is estimated to reach its peak today and tomorrow.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Reading room for children
Reading room for children JAKARTA (JP): The Nanda Dian Nusantara Foundation has inaugurated a reading room for the children of poor families in Penjaringan subdistrict in North Jakarta. The reading room was part of the foundation's social programs held in cooperation with the Jakarta chapter of the...
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Communist posters vex law enforcers
Communist posters vex law enforcers SEMARANG, Central Java: Authorities are investigating the origin of posters emblazened with the communist symbol that are circulating in several cities in the province.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Speculation varies over additional haj pilgrims quota
Speculation varies over additional haj pilgrims quota JAKARTA (JP): The government has not disclosed how much of an additional quota for haj pilgrims it has secured from Saudi Arabia but officials are already sounding out warnings to applicants to brace themselves for the likelihood of being...
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
On 'puasa'
On 'puasa' Puasa for Moslems is more than just not eating and drinking during the daytime. It is considered to be one of the most important elements of the Islamic faith; it is for God. One cannot really experience puasa without understanding Islam or even without being a Moslem.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Saturday Maghrib 06.16 p.m. Sunday Imsak 04.31 a.m. Subuh 04.41 a.m.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
One person dies in dengue outbreak
One person dies in dengue outbreak SEMARANG, Central Java: One person has died and dozens of others have been hospitalized due to an outbreak of dengue fever in seven villages. The Central Java provincial government announced recently that the dengue fever outbreak was the first in five years.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Money-losing high-tech industries
Money-losing high-tech industries The State Minister of Research and Technology and Chairman of the Board for the Study and Application of Technology, B.J. Habibie, has admitted that five of the ten state-owned enterprises under the management of the Management Board for Strategic Industries are...
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bali denies cholera claim
Bali denies cholera claim DENPASAR, Bali: The Bali provincial administration has sent an official letter to the Japanese government, denying Japanese tourists' claim that cholera was spreading on the tourist island.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Beware of negative information
Beware of negative information JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko warned yesterday of an influx of "negative information" that is being beamed in by foreign broadcasting networks, especially to rural areas.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Political forces are partners, not enemies: Feisal
Political forces are partners, not enemies: Feisal JAKARTA (JP): When the Armed Forces (ABRI) carries out its socio-political role, there are no enemies. The other political forces are seen as partners, ABRI chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung says.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Educational expert says 1994 curriculum too tough
Educational expert says 1994 curriculum too tough JAKARTA (JP): An expert on education warns that the new school curriculum introduced nationwide last year is so tough that only a handful of students are likely to make it through.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Legislator's job
Legislator's job From Bisnis Indonesia I take offense with Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad's emotional "appeal" at the House of Representatives asking journalists to write and report more responsibly. His attitude is shameful and proves that he is incapable of exercising self- control.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Two shipowners fined $54,000
Two shipowners fined $54,000 KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The owners of two Singapore tankers were fined a total of US$54,000 yesterday after pleading guilty to charges of polluting Malaysian waters, the Bernama news agency reported.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
DAMRI, PPD ready for Idul Fitri
DAMRI, PPD ready for Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Land Transportation Soejono has instructed all staff of the state-owned bus companies, DAMRI and PPD, to properly serve passengers using their buses to return to their hometowns for the Idul Fitri celebrations.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
PT Arbamass denies misuse of official letter
PT Arbamass denies misuse of official letter JAKARTA (JP): PT Arbamass Multi Invesco, which advocates controlling Indonesia's liquor trade and distribution through mandatory labeling, insists it has the legal right to carry out the move although a Ministry of Home Affairs official says otherwise.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rainstorm damage 70 houses
Rainstorm damage 70 houses MAGELANG, Central Java: At least 70 houses in the Ngluar and Salam sub-districts were badly damaged in a rainstorm on Wednesday, Antara reported yesterday. "The 70 houses were seriously damaged after being hit by falling trees," Sarmanto, head of the Social Affairs...
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Exodus gains momentum, but under control
Exodus gains momentum, but under control JAKARTA (JP): The number of passengers leaving for their home towns for Idul Fitri celebration from the Pulogadung bus terminal, East Jakarta, and from Soekarno-Hatta International airport rose significantly yesterday, but remains feasible.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Health posts in 33 locations
Health posts in 33 locations JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has set up temporary health clinics in 33 locations throughout the city during the current Idul Fitri period, Soeharto, head of the City Health Office, said yesterday.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Lost luggage
Lost luggage Both my husband and I came to Indonesia full of best intentions and goodwill. Before we left Australia we bought many books on Indonesia, and we came with immense interest in the country, its culture, its history and its people.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian soccer beats corruption
Malaysian soccer beats corruption KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian police and soccer chiefs were claiming victory yesterday in the fight against bribery and corruption in the game after sending the culprits into internal exile and promising "cleaner" players.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bank Bali to issue warrants
Bank Bali to issue warrants JAKARTA (JP): The publicly listed Bank Bali plans to issue warrants as the "sweetener" for its rights shares soon to be offered to existing shareholders, a bank executive says.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Baby Bell' teams up with KL firm
'Baby Bell' teams up with KL firm KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): One of America's "baby Bells" has formed a US$1.4 billion joint venture with a new but well- connected telecommunications company to create multimedia networks in Malaysia, company executives said yesterday.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt pays pensions earlier
Govt pays pensions earlier JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to pay the monthly pension of all its former employees early so that they can celebrate the Idul Fitri Moslem holiday. Chairman of the Civil Service Administration Agency (BAKN) Soenarko said the pensioners can collect their...
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Palki restaurant
Palki restaurant On Feb. 5, 1995, Sunday, we went for dinner at the Palki restaurant in Jakarta for the first time. We had a terrible experience. First of all the waiter brought a menu which didn't list prices. One can make out right away that it's not the right place to eat.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar facing another sanction
Myanmar facing another sanction SYDNEY (Reuter): Australia said yesterday that Myanmar's military government faced possible exclusion from next July's meeting of ASEAN nations over its alleged continued human-rights abuses.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Fast breaking at Priok port
Fast breaking at Priok port JAKARTA (JP): Chief of Staff of Jakarta Military District Command Brig. Gen. Sutiyoso attended a breaking of the fast gathering with stevedores of Tanjung Priok seaport, North Jakarta, on Thursday evening. The ceremony was also attended by A.
Sat, 25 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.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Workers demand annual extra pay
Workers demand annual extra pay JAKARTA (JP): Over 70 workers from seven companies in Bogor and Tangerang went to the Ministry of Manpower yesterday to protest against employer violations of the ministerial decree on annual extra pay.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ramos accused of 'dismantling' RP democracy
Ramos accused of 'dismantling' RP democracy MANILA (AFP): Philippine Roman Catholic church leader Cardinal Jaime Sin has accused President Fidel Ramos and Congress of conniving to "dismantle" democracy for failing to pass into law key electoral reforms.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
ICC to discuss Asia
ICC to discuss Asia NEW DELHI (AFP): Business and investment opportunities in Asia will be the focus of a major conference to be staged here next month by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the organizers said yesterday.
Sat, 25 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Toll facilities
Toll facilities From Kompas The management of toll roads is obviously in compliance with the concept of national development, in which equity should always be taken into consideration. In this context, PT Jasa Marga (a state-owned road service company) must always have the concept of equity in mind...