Archive: 9 February 1995
44 articles found
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Oki's case (1)
Oki's case (1) From Republika Oki should be meted with capital punishment if he is proved guilty of triple murder. Also it is natural for Oki's family to claim that Oki is not guilty. All parents do not wish to have bad children. But we should also respect the rights of Gina's and Suresh's families.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
China occupying Philippine reef in Spratlys: Ramos
China occupying Philippine reef in Spratlys: Ramos MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos said yesterday that China has deployed warships and built structures on a coral reef claimed by the Philippines in the disputed Spratly islands. He said Manila would soon lodge a diplomatic protest with Beijing.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia-Netherlands relations revisited
Indonesia-Netherlands relations revisited A debate is now raging in the Netherlands over Queen Beatrix's planned visit to Indonesia in August this year. Noted political scientist Dewi Fortuna Anwar argues that the debate is a wholly internal Dutch matter and that Indonesians attitude towards the...
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Widodo's style goes against the current trends
Widodo's style goes against the current trends By Carla Bianpoen JAKARTA (JP): If it is true that works of art are a reflection of living issues, values and conditions in society, then the paintings of a young painter from Central Java may indicate an emerging desire to retreat from the buzz of...
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Subdistrict chief becomes cowboy
Subdistrict chief becomes cowboy PEKANBARU, Riau: Rengat subdistrict chief Purnomo was nicknamed "Cowboy" after helping the people herd 1,200 cows to grounds safe from flooding last week. The bovine exodus was sparked when floods devoured vast areas throughout Riau after several deceptively sunny...
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Thoughts on Press Day
Thoughts on Press Day As Indonesians commemorate their 49th National Press Day today, it cannot be denied that a good deal has changed since the 1920s, when the Indonesian nationalist movement was young. As many of us may be aware, our National Press Day, which falls on Feb.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dec. 19 not 18
Dec. 19 not 18 From Kompas In the frame work of the observance of the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence, the historical account as reported by Kompas on Feb. 2, 1995 concerning the book discussion held in the Australian Embassy in Jakarta recently, deserves our due attention.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Oki's case (2)
Oki's case (2) From Republika It would be better to conduct Oki's trial in Indonesia. Indonesia is a lawful country and citizens enjoy the protection of the law. If the court proves Oki guilty, it would be appropriate to sentence him to life in jail on the grounds that it would have been...
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Questions abound in Los Angeles murder case
Questions abound in Los Angeles murder case JAKARTA (JP): If Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, is the culprit on the Los Angeles triple murder, why didn't he move the three decomposed bodies from the storage locker? "Perhaps he had a plan but had no chance of carrying it out due to the problems he...
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Guards arrested for torture
Guards arrested for torture JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives in the Tanah Abang area have arrested two security guards (Satpam) for their alleged role in kidnapping a suspected thief which led to the latter's death at building site of the Sahid Palace Executive Apartments.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Chase lends RI firm
Chase lends RI firm HONG KONG (AFP): Chase Manhattan Asia Ltd. signed yesterday a US$110 million multi-tranche facility for Indonesian packaging manufacturer PT Argha Karya Prima Industry for the firm's expansion project.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Demolition of illegal buildings
Demolition of illegal buildings JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday that the current operation to reduce the number of illegal buildings, street vendors and squatters in the capital should be continued despite an appeal from city councilors that the operation be suspended during...
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
SBSI condemns activist's arrest
SBSI condemns activist's arrest JAKARTA: The Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union, SBSI, condemned the arrest of one of its activists in the North Sumatra capital of Medan on Tuesday. In a statement signed by acting chairman Tohap Simanungkalit and secretary general Sunarti, SBSI said Soniman Lafau,...
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
North Sulawesi spearheaded birth of Indonesian press
North Sulawesi spearheaded birth of Indonesian press By Rudy L. Badil MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): The length of the list of local newspapers, weeklies, magazines and bulletins that have appeared and still appear in North Sulawesi may surprise many: It contains at least 93 titles.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Low-cost apartments for Muara Angke fishermen
Low-cost apartments for Muara Angke fishermen JAKARTA (JP): The Gotong Royong Fund Foundation, chaired by First Lady Tien Soeharto, will donate Rp 1 billion (US$434,971) for the construction of 80 low-cost apartments in Muara Angke fishing village, North Jakarta, Deputy Governor for People's...
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Wife-murderer sentenced
Wife-murderer sentenced PAREPARE, South Sulawesi: The district court here sentenced Nurdin bin Lanco to five years in prison yesterday for killing his wife last year. Earlier prosecutors had sought seven years imprisonment for the 38-year-old man, Antara reported. Judge S.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt to curb new foreign loans
Govt to curb new foreign loans JAKARTA (JP): The government will continue to curb new foreign borrowings to prevent the total foreign debts outstanding, as a percentage of the country's gross domestic product, from increasing beyond 52 percent at present, a minister says.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
ABRI unveils leadership reshuffle
ABRI unveils leadership reshuffle JAKARTA (JP): Chief spokesman for the Armed Forces (ABRI) Brig. Gen. Syarwan Hamid confirmed yesterday a series of changes in the military's top leadership that have been the subject of speculation in recent weeks.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar and ASEAN
Myanmar and ASEAN We wish to give clarification on AFP's Mr. Lescot's report on Myanmar (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 7, 1995). From our freedom in 1948 to today, all Myanmar governments have consistently and sincerely pursued relations with other countries on the basis of the five principles of peaceful...
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Land slide buries nine
Land slide buries nine PEMALANG, Central Java: A landslide triggered by heavy rains killed one person, buried nine others alive and seriously injured three here Tuesday, a press report said yesterday. The incident happened at 2.30 p.m.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Minister puts foot down
Minister puts foot down BANDUNG, West Java: State Minister for Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja called on the public yesterday not to buy houses built in violation of government regulations. "It's high time that people take a stand ...
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) on Feb. 8, 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 11,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,500 60,000...
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rights group will probe Timor killings
Rights group will probe Timor killings JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights announced yesterday it will investigate last month's deaths of six East Timorese. Commission chairman Ali Said told a news conference yesterday that he will send a fact finding team to East Timor to look...
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Try enters debate, says members have dual responsibility
Try enters debate, says members have dual responsibility JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno yesterday stepped into the controversy about the role of the House of Representatives (DPR) stating that legislators represent both the people and the political organizations that appointed them.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Foreign investment drops, domestic rises
Foreign investment drops, domestic rises JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investment projects approved by the government during the one month period between Dec. 16 and Jan. 15 dropped by 107 percent from the previous month-long period to US$916.4 million.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Chaotic terminal
Chaotic terminal From Berita Buana The bus terminal in Kampung Nelayu, Jatinegara, East Jakarta is large enough to allow the traffic around the terminal to move smoothly. But, the public vehicles inside the terminal are in chaotic order.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Governor tells agencies to hold market operation
Governor tells agencies to hold market operation JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has instructed city agencies to conduct a special operation to control prices of nine primary commodities in the city during the current fasting month of Ramadhan.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia impartial on Iraq-Kuwait rift
Indonesia impartial on Iraq-Kuwait rift JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has affirmed its impartiality and willingness to listen to the positions of both Kuwait and Iraq in their on-going dispute, but has reiterated its desire to see a lessening of United Nations' sanctions against Baghdad.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bali club scalps Argentineans
Bali club scalps Argentineans JAKARTA (JP): Gelora Dewata, the semi-professional club of Denpasar, Bali, notched its second international on Tuesday. In a friendly match, Gelora Dewata trounced Gimnasia Esgrima, visiting from Argentina, 4-0.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Growth in communication phenomenal
Growth in communication phenomenal By Ariel Heryanto SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): Recent developments in the infrastructure of mass communications in Indonesia, as elsewhere, have been phenomenal. What remains less than clear is their impact on people's daily lives.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
S. Korea edges into semis of Indira Gandhi hockey
S. Korea edges into semis of Indira Gandhi hockey NEW DELHI (AFP): Asian champion South Korea stormed into the semi-finals of the Indira Gandhi field hockey tournament with a classy 3-1 win over Australia Tuesday, while Poland held South Africa to a shock 2-2 draw.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt drops fraud charges against Kim
Govt drops fraud charges against Kim JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih announced that the government has dropped the criminal charges against textile businessman Kim Johannes for lack of evidence to support the allegation that he defrauded the monetary authorities.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Korea's capital outflow up
Korea's capital outflow up SEOUL (AFP): A drastic deregulation move helped South Korean firms boost direct overseas investment by 88.3 percent last year to a highest ever US$3.52 billion, officials said yesterday.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
A misleading statement
A misleading statement Once again Home Minister Moh. Yogie SM has suffered a "mishap". Although later corrected, his statement at the House of People's Representatives (DPR), that House members are representatives not of the people but of their respective political organizations, has been sharply...
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Defiant developers to be blacklisted
Defiant developers to be blacklisted JAKARTA (JP): Bekasi Regent Moch. Djamhari has threatened to blacklist developers who sub-contract city-owned projects to other contractors. Djamhari was quoted by the regency spokesman Yaya as saying in Bekasi that transferring the projects to other developers...
Thu, 09 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, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dispute over Sipadan and Ligitan
Dispute over Sipadan and Ligitan From Suara Karya Indonesia and Malaysia have been in dispute over the Sipadan and Ligitan islands which lie over the tip of Kalimantan near the Indonesian-Malaysian border. Negotiations between the two countries have reached a deadlock.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Djajanti's major timber firm assessed for IPO
Djajanti's major timber firm assessed for IPO JAKARTA (JP): Independent surveyors have concluded that wood inputs for PT Artika Optima Inti (AOI), a major plywood maker on Seram island of Maluku province, will continue to depend largely on the virgin forests in its concessions for the next 10-15...
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Thursday Maghrib 06.20 p.m. Friday Imsak 04.28 a.m. Subuh 04.38 a.m.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
PLN to seek loans after delaying its bond issuance
PLN to seek loans after delaying its bond issuance JAKARTA (JP): The state electricity company PLN plans to seek Rp 500 billion (US$226.3 million) in loans from domestic banks after delaying its bond issuance for the second time this week.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta grooms 500 athletes
Jakarta grooms 500 athletes JAKARTA (JP): Host Jakarta is grooming more than 500 athletes in its strong bid to win the National Games for a record ninth time next year. Secretary General of Jakarta sports governing body, Eddy Widodo, told reporters on Tuesday that the capital city would need a...
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pantai Kapuk fraud case
Pantai Kapuk fraud case JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih has stated that his office is currently preparing a lawsuit against 11 people for their alleged involvement in the falsification of a reclamation survey in Pantai Kapuk, a coastal area in West Jakarta.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI-Australia submarine link
RI-Australia submarine link PARIS (AFP): The Alcatel Submarine Networks subsidiary of French group Alcatel has just won a contract for supply and installation of an optical fiber under-water telecommunications system between Australia and Indonesia, Alcatel announced on Tuesday.
Thu, 09 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Caltex allots U$33 million for environmental protection
Caltex allots U$33 million for environmental protection JAKARTA (JP): The country's largest oil producer PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI) has budgeted US$33 million this year for environmental protection, an increase of 37 percent over last year's spending.