Archive: 19 April 1995

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Postal firms set strategy

Postal firms set strategy JAKARTA (JP): State-owned postal firms in the Asian-Pacific region are using a three-day seminar here to formulate strategies to compete against private courier services.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 18, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,675 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO...

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Singapore agrees to RP's autopsy guidelines

Singapore agrees to RP's autopsy guidelines SINGAPORE (Agencies): Singapore said yesterday it accepted in principle Philippine draft guidelines for a joint autopsy of the remains of one of the victims in the case of hanged Filipina maid Flor Contemplacion.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Police interrogate Sri Bintang

Police interrogate Sri Bintang JAKARTA (JP): The police began questioning legislator Sri Bintang Pamungkas yesterday over his alleged role in the anti- government demonstrations that took place during President Soeharto's recent German tour.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Govt, state bank to 'save' Dayak mill

Govt, state bank to 'save' Dayak mill JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said yesterday that his office and the state-owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia would "rescue" the troubled plywood factory owned by the Dayak Besar Group in...

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

The puzzle of cement price

The puzzle of cement price If there's a puzzle that could baffle a nation of some 190 million for weeks, then it must be the mystery of the cement price here. For weeks, following the government's decreed price hike of cement retail reference price by over 40...

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Strike paralyzes Palangkaraya

Strike paralyzes Palangkaraya PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Scores of city bus drivers went on strike yesterday, paralyzing public transportation in town for the whole day.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Change of leaders

Change of leaders Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman has warned that a crisis is likely to occur two years from now if the nation fails to resolve today's rising tension between conflicting political groupings.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Govt intends to make Jakarta more attractive

Govt intends to make Jakarta more attractive JAKARTA (JP): The city administration plans to make Jakarta one of Indonesia's main tourist destinations by promoting the city as a venue for meetings, conventions and exhibitions.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Garuda to discount fares

Garuda to discount fares JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Indonesia plans to commemorate the country's golden anniversary by giving discounts of up to 50 percent on air fares to special passengers of its domestic flights during August.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Prince Valliant 3:05 My Country 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Family Program: Around Us 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesia Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00...

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Police foil worker smuggling

Police foil worker smuggling JEMBER, East Java: Police have detained eight job seekers, aged between 23 years and 60 years, attempting to leave for Malaysia illegally in search of work.Chief of the Jember police precinct Lt. Col.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Obituary

Obituary Arwah Setiawan, a noted Indonesian humorist, died in Jakarta yesterday morning from a stroke. He was 60-years-old.Arwah, the chairman of the Indonesian Institute of Humor, which was founded in 1978, was admitted to the Pertamina Hospital on...

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Indonesia hopes for a `Sabatini bad day' in Cup

Indonesia hopes for a `Sabatini bad day' in Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is waiting for a bit of luck in its Federation Cup battle against Argentina, hoping that Gabriela Sabatini won't be in top form in this weekend's matches.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Salim Group to go into petrochemicals

Salim Group to go into petrochemicals JAKARTA (JP): The Salim Group, through its subsidiary PT Sulfindo Adiusaha, is diversifying into the intermediate petrochemical industry by establishing joint ventures with Japanese and Hong Kong partners.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

U.S. to design Thai airport

U.S. to design Thai airport BANGKOK (AFP): A consortium of U.S. companies has won a contract to design the terminal of a US$3.8-billion airport here which Thailand wants built before the end of the century, officials said yesterday.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Modern, traditional worlds meet at Irian pig feast

Modern, traditional worlds meet at Irian pig feastBy John Owen-Davies AROANOP, Irian Jaya (Reuter): An arrow pierced the pig's side but the animal died only after men, watched by families and off- duty soldiers, smashed its head with sticks.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Development plans need adjustment

Development plans need adjustment DILI, East Timor: Development plans for the province need to be adjusted due to the youngest territory's unique characteristics, the governor says.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

S'pore dollar tops SE Asian currencies' rise

S'pore dollar tops SE Asian currencies' rise SINGAPORE (AFP): The Singapore dollar soared to another record-high close yesterday against the U.S. dollar, which also fell against most currencies of Southeast Asia's booming economies in trading here, dealers...

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

NAM calls for 'realistic' NPT review

NAM calls for 'realistic' NPT review UNITED NATIONS (Agencies): The nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty's (NPT) possible extension should be based on "realistic assessment" of all signatories' responsibilities, the representative of 111...

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

New role of Mister and Miss Jakarta

New role of Mister and Miss Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will hold the 26th annual Mister and Miss Jakarta contest as part of the celebrations marking the city's 468th anniversary.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Vietnam diplomatic revolution since war

Vietnam diplomatic revolution since warBy John Rogers HANOI (Reuter): Vietnam is entering the international mainstream."It's taken a long time, but Vietnam is taking its place on the world stage at long last," a...

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

U.N. warns Asia of perils of rapid growth

U.N. warns Asia of perils of rapid growth BANGKOK (Reuter): A senior United Nations official said yesterday the dynamic economies of the Asia-Pacific region faced equally fast-growing social problems, many of them spinoffs of their success.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

S&P raises RI's rating

S&P raises RI's rating JAKARTA (JP): Standard & Poor's, one of the world's influential rating agencies, has raised its long-term foreign currency rating of Indonesia to triple B (BBB) from triple B minus (BBB-).

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

NAM seeks united stance on NPT

NAM seeks united stance on NPT JAKARTA (JP): As developed and developing countries begin considering the future of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), ministers of the 111-nation Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) will attempt to find a common position on the issue when...

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

ASEAN countries may face cement shortages

ASEAN countries may face cement shortages KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malaysian minister has warned of a cement shortage in ASEAN countries as planned construction projects exceed the region's existing capacity, reports said yesterday.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Air Force moves into Cilangkap headquarters

Air Force moves into Cilangkap headquarters JAKARTA (JP): The Air Force yesterday moved its headquarters to the huge Cilangkap military complex in East Jakarta, a move which President Soeharto hopes will further strengthen the unity of the Armed Forces.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Contemplacion case

Contemplacion case Being a Filipino in Indonesia, I am quite concerned over the way the Contemplacion case is developing. I hope that those concerned will open their hearts and minds and reach a decision that will be fair to all.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Japanese lenders 'flexible' over loans

Japanese lenders 'flexible' over loans JAKARTA (JP): Japanese creditors are offering flexibility to help Indonesian borrowers overcome their increasing debt problems caused by the steady appreciation of the yen.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Stickers proposed to replace 3-in-one system

Stickers proposed to replace 3-in-one system JAKARTA (JP): City council urged yesterday for the city administration to replace its three-in-one traffic policy, currently applied to the city's major thoroughfares, with a sticker system.H. Helmy AR.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Clean Friday campaign

Clean Friday campaign JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja says the Clean Friday campaign will be expanded as a part of the clean-city policy carried out at City Hall and the capital's five mayoralties in order to increase public awareness of the need to improve...

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

RI pledge to beat Thais in SEA Games

RI pledge to beat Thais in SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will send medal-winning athletes to the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai in December, being determined to defeat host Thailand's fierce challenge for regional sporting supremacy.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Rights activists soothe public in protest fray

Rights activists soothe public in protest fray JAKARTA (JP): Human rights activists have called for fair trials to be afforded to three citizens accused of involvement in recent demonstrations against the Indonesian government.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Australia rejects Timorese asylum seekers

Australia rejects Timorese asylum seekers JAKARTA (JP): Australia has indicated that it will reject several hundreds of East Timorese asylum seekers who recently entered the country using tourist visas.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

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.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Anticipating social change in RI

Anticipating social change in RIBy Ignas Kleden This is the first of two articles on development and the accompanying changes the people have to face. JAKARTA (JP): Needless to say, the economic development which has been the focus...

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

RI textile exports to increase

RI textile exports to increase JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Textile Association (API) has predicted that this year's exports of textiles and textile products will grow by 10 percent to US$6.2 billion.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Government firm on faulty discotheques

Government firm on faulty discotheques JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja says that the city administration will continue to take firm action against discotheques which violated the regulations governing entertainment centers.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Jakarta to host painting exhibition

Jakarta to host painting exhibition JAKARTA (JP): A painting exhibition featuring the works of internationally renowned artists from 13 countries will take place at the Mercantile Club of the BCA Building, Central Jakarta, from April 21 to 30.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Networking of AIDS workers proposed

Networking of AIDS workers proposed JAKARTA (JP): A leading member of the Indonesian AIDS Foundation has proposed that all the organizations active in efforts to contain the dreaded disease consult with one another before taking their campaign to the public.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Oki denies police findings in triple murder probe

Oki denies police findings in triple murder probe JAKARTA (JP): Over the past few days, Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, the suspect in the Los Angeles triple murder case, has granted media reporters a series of interviews at an unidentified place.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Youth councils losing out to NGOs: Hayono

Youth councils losing out to NGOs: Hayono JAKARTA (JP): Various youth organizations are losing the support of young Indonesians as most turn to non-governmental organizations, which have clear and defined objectives, such as environmental protection and promotion of...

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Indosat expands with seven new projects

Indosat expands with seven new projects JAKARTA (JP): PT Indonesia Satellite Corporation (Indosat), the state-owned international telecommunications operator listed on domestic and foreign stock exchanges, will start seven projects worth US$150 million in...

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

New rules on market fees

New rules on market fees BEKASI (JP): New rules governing the collection of fees in markets and shopping centers in Bekasi will come into effect as of September.The rules will replace previous ones which are no longer appropriate since they were issued...

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Quality schools vital for nation's survival

Quality schools vital for nation's survivalBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Post has carried five advertisements and one report on quality education from April 4 to 15.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Telkom plans triple listing

Telkom plans triple listing JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) plans to float shares on New York, London and domestic stock exchanges by the end of this year, with four major world investment banks acting as global coordinators for its...

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Alleged killer of Intan arrested

Alleged killer of Intan arrested JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives in cooperation with personnel of the Rancah police sub-precinct in Ciamis, West Java, have arrested a man who allegedly shot his girlfriend to death.

Wed, 19 Apr 1995

Mixed reactions follow cement price decision

Mixed reactions follow cement price decision JAKARTA (JP): Mixed reactions from the country's business analysts and politicians greeted the government's decision on Monday to lower cement prices, deemed an unusual intervention on the part of Golkar, the ruling...