Archive: 15 April 1995

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Golkar and PPP agree on cement

Golkar and PPP agree on cement JAKARTA (JP): Golkar, the ruling political organization, and the United Development Party (PPP) both vow to fight to cut the prices of cement which have soared recently because of supply shortages.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Artesian well fees raised by up to 250%

Artesian well fees raised by up to 250% JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has raised artesian well fees for household, social, commercial and industrial use between 150 to 250 percent, head of the Municipal Mining Office Arifin Akbar said.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Indonesia asked to export more 'halal' food items

Indonesia asked to export more 'halal' food items JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, which has introduced halal (permitted by Islamic law) labeling on processed food products, could tap into the increasing global halal food market, an expert said.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Tyson on 'SCTV' tonight

Tyson on 'SCTV' tonight JAKARTA (JP): The private television station, SCTV, will broadcast an Oct. 28 interview by France's Charles Bietry of Canal Plus with former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson at 8:30 p.m. tonight.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Matte head coach for RI soccer team

Matte head coach for RI soccer team JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesia Soccer Association (PSSI) has officially appointed Romano Matte as head coach for the national team bound for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

A startling turn

A startling turn A letter from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, dated April 5, 1995, and addressed to the Jayapura Court of Justice in Irian Jaya has prompted various reactions and comments.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Workers ask for minimum wage

Workers ask for minimum wage JAKARTA (JP): Workers from PT Maditra Inti Ragam, a garment company in Pinang-ranti, East Jakarta, filed a complaint with the City Council on Thursday alleging non-payment, on the part of the company, of salaries and the mandatory religious...

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Keidanren to visit RI

Keidanren to visit RI JAKARTA (JP): An eight-men delegation of Japan's most powerful business organization, Keidanren, is scheduled to arrive here tomorrow for a three-day visit, a statement from the Japanese embassy says.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Three die in diarrhea outbreak

Three die in diarrhea outbreak SEMARANG, Central Java: Three people have died and dozens others were hospitalized when diarrhea hit the Wonosobo regency, an official said Thursday.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Military cites one fight in Irian Jaya

Military cites one fight in Irian Jaya JAKARTA (JP): The military authorities in Irian Jaya say there has been only one incident of exchange of fire with a local separatist group in which one rebel was killed.Maj. Gen.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Government under pressure to punish haj culprits

Government under pressure to punish haj culprits JAKARTA (JP): Legislators from the Moslem-oriented United Development Party (PPP) urged the government Thursday to punish those responsible for the chaos surrounding this year's haj pilgrimage.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Nine people competing for HIPMI top post

Nine people competing for HIPMI top post JAKARTA (JP): There are expected to be at least nine candidates for the chairmanship of the Association of Young Businessmen (HIPMI) at the association's national congress next week.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Unemployment in E. Timor serious

Unemployment in E. Timor serious DILI, East Timor: Chief of the provincial manpower office Anton Setiyono said that unemployment in the youngest province is a pressing problem which needs "serious" attention.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Winnie fired again from post

Winnie fired again from post JOHANNESBURG (AFP): Winnie Mandela was yesterday fired from her ministerial post for the second time in two weeks by President Nelson Mandela, presidential spokesman Joel Netshitenzhe said.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Chemical firms to pay dividends of Rp 23.1b

Chemical firms to pay dividends of Rp 23.1b JAKARTA (JP): PT Unggul Indah Corporation (UIC), an alkylbenzene producer listed on Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, plans to distribute a total dividend of Rp 23.1 billion (US$10.5 million) for the 1994 book year.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Rubin kicks off his Asian tour to clear doubts

Rubin kicks off his Asian tour to clear doubts LOS ANGELES (Reuter): U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin set off on Thursday for an eight-day trip to Asia with some explaining to do about America's role in the region.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Government reviews telecommunications laws

Government reviews telecommunications laws JAKARTA (JP): To support the rapid development in telecommunications, the government is evaluating regulations on the industry."Telecommunications is a global industry and it always changes in correlation...

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Private sector expected to take over research funding

Private sector expected to take over research funding JAKARTA (JP): As the expected transfer of technology from foreign countries has not occurred, the government expects the private sector to provide most of the funds for research and development activities, an official...

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

ASEAN calls off meeting

ASEAN calls off meeting BANGKOK (AFP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has called off an informal meeting with economic partners Japan, South Korea and China that had been set for later this month, a news report said.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Schoolboys tried for car theft

Schoolboys tried for car theft JAKARTA (JP): An elementary school boy and two junior high school students came before the Bogor State Court on Wednesday on car theft charges.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Soeharto says investigators insane

Soeharto says investigators insane JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, returning from a four-nation tour, lashed out at the Indonesians believed to have provided information for demonstrations against the republic abroad, calling them insane and irrational.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Provinces to focus on SEA Games

Provinces to focus on SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Preparing Indonesian athletes for the Southeast Asian Games is the top priority for the National Sports Council (KONI) and its provincial chapters.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

RI gets $30m to combat AIDS

RI gets $30m to combat AIDS JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will obtain $30 million (Rp 65 billion) from the United Nation for Population Activities (UNFPA) to help combat the rapid spread of AIDS in the country, a cabinet minister says.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

11,000 face eviction

11,000 face eviction CILACAP, Central Java: Over 11,000 people in Segara Anakan subdistrict will have to surrender their homes to make way for an irrigation project."We are going to resettle the villagers from Ujungalang, Ujunggagak and Panikel...

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. Cartoons 3:05 Sports: Dunhill League (live) 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film: Portrait 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Innovative Works 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dian Rana 8:05 TV Drama: Hati Yang Mendua 9:00 World News...

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Cultural festival marks Fishermen's Day jubilee

Cultural festival marks Fishermen's Day jubileeBy Mulkan Salmona PELABUHAN RATU, Sukabumi, West Java (JP): A sea of small, big, old and young people packed the usually quiet street in Pelabuhan Ratu, West Java.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

EAEC could have global benefits

EAEC could have global benefitsBy Mahathir Mohamad KUALA LUMPUR: In December 1990, when I proposed the simple idea of an East Asia Economic Group (EAEG), which I said should be like the successful "Cairns Group," I did not know I was being...

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday In observance of Easter, the Sunday edition of The Jakarta Post will not appear tomorrow. The Post will appear again on Monday. -- Publisher

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

APEC finance ministers meeting opens today

APEC finance ministers meeting opens today DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Most delegates to the second annual meeting of the APEC finance ministers arrived yesterday but the ministers of the United States and Japan, who are expected to be the center of attention, will fly in just...

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Utut bags first win at NY Open

Utut bags first win at NY Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one Grand Master Utut Adianto stopped American Gary Shure at the 41st move during the US$100,000 New York Open 1995 on Wednesday, the tournament's first day.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Japan, RI agree on trade

Japan, RI agree on trade TOKYO (AFP): Japan and Indonesia agreed yesterday to cooperate in working out a draft for trade and investment liberalization during this year's meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, government officials said.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Cabinet reshuffle seen for Malaysia after poll

Cabinet reshuffle seen for Malaysia after poll KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): At least three Malaysian cabinet ministers will quit their posts to contest state assembly seats in upcoming general elections, according to candidate lists disclosed by political parties yesterday.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Bouraq's correction

Bouraq's correction The caption under the page 10 picture in the April 3 The Jakarta Post is incorrect.It says that Bouraq Deputy President Danny Sumendap and his wife Meiske are offering a slice of birthday cake to Captain Aan Husdiana.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 13, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,675 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 2,500...

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Four protesters arrested

Four protesters arrested JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested four students during a noisy demonstration for greater press freedom outside the Information Ministry yesterday, Antara news agency reported.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

City police search for exclusive watch thief

City police search for exclusive watch thief JAKARTA (JP): City police are searching for an Indonesian man of Chinese descent, identified as 32-year-old Marsono Marsiti, a watch store attendant, for his alleged role in the theft of 50 expensive wristwatches worth over Rp...

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

UN wants Indonesian troops for missions in Africa

UN wants Indonesian troops for missions in Africa JAKARTA (JP): United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali has asked Indonesia to join the UN peacekeeping missions in three troubled African states -- Angola, Rwanda and Burundi.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

'Inggris' means England, Great Britain, UK ...

'Inggris' means England, Great Britain, UK ... JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians will most likely continue to use the term Inggris and limit the usage of Britania Raya to political and official purposes, language experts say.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Landslide buries three alive

Landslide buries three alive BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Three people were buried alive in a landslide that occurred in Embong village near here this week, Antara reported Thursday.The body of one of the victims was pulled free on Thursday.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Church Services

Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Letting go not always easy: Pet vendors

Letting go not always easy: Pet vendorsBy Poltak Hotradero JAKARTA (JP): The common principle in business is "Don't get attached emotionally to what you sell.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Oki's lawyer vows to go to U.S. despite govt ban

Oki's lawyer vows to go to U.S. despite govt ban JAKARTA (JP): Despite being banned by the immigration office from leaving the country because of his alleged role in a criminal case, lawyer Ruhut Sitompoel said on Thursday that he would visit the United States to...

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Goenawan, Bintang deny involvement in German protest

Goenawan, Bintang deny involvement in German protest JAKARTA (JP): Goenawan Mohamad and Sri Bintang Pamungkas denied military accusations that they took part in demonstrations against President Soeharto in Germany early this month.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Medical students still in dark about AIDS

Medical students still in dark about AIDS JAKARTA (JP): Most Indonesian medical school students learn about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) through the mass media rather than from scientific journals and lectures, a survey team has discovered.