Archive: 21 April 1995

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Books and photocopy

Books and photocopy Can someone please explain to me why bookshops have so few customers, but photocopy shops have so many, while the photocopiers themselves proliferate on every corner? This is an aspect of the Indonesian book market that has not been considered in your...

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Developer agrees to hold talks over compensation

Developer agrees to hold talks over compensation JAKARTA (JP): The Kemayoran Area Development Board agreed yesterday to open a dialog with residents of the Kebon Kosong and Gunung Sahari sub-districts, Central Jakarta, to settle a dispute over land compensation.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Rights programs in Timor assisted

Rights programs in Timor assisted JAKARTA: Australia will provide A$300,000 to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for its work protecting civilians and "security detainees" in East Timor.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Haj demonstration

Haj demonstrationFrom NeracaI was concerned when I witnessed the demonstration held recently in Yogyakarta to protest against the chaos involving the departure of haj pilgrims from that province.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Gunung Agung village unsafe

Gunung Agung village unsafeFrom MerdekaCrime is rife in Gunung Agung village, Central Lampung regency, Sumatra. My mother's house was robbed recently. My mother, who is a widow, lives with my sister, Erna Setiawati.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Bahari's fate in doubts

Bahari's fate in doubts JAKARTA (JP): The national amateur boxing body (Pertina) turned down a request from the Bahari brothers, Pino and Nemo, that they undergo their training for the 18th Southeast Asian Games in their hometown Denpasar, Bali.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Pencak silat meet for SEA Games

Pencak silat meet for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Pencak Silat Association will start scouting for athletes for the 18th Southeast Asian Games during the ninth national championships in East Jakarta next month.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Rights body asks Soerjono to revoke decision

Rights body asks Soerjono to revoke decision JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights added to the already mounting pressure on the chief justice to uphold the Supreme Court's decision to award an Irian Jaya villager Rp 6 billion ($8.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Conference on deregulation

Conference on deregulation JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Economic Scholars Association (ISEI) announced yesterday that it will commemorate the golden anniversary of Indonesia's independence by holding an international conference on economic deregulation here on April...

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Rising yen could drive inflation rate up: Experts

Rising yen could drive inflation rate up: Experts JAKARTA (JP): The rise of Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar is likely to mean another blow to the Indonesian economy, as import costs escalate and inflation rates climb while government resources are squeezed, local...

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Boutros-Ghali starts RI visit today

Boutros-Ghali starts RI visit today JAKARTA (JP): The role of the United Nations in a rapidly changing world will be one of the topics discussed when President Soeharto meets with UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali tomorrow.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Govt to hold debate on nuclear plant

Govt to hold debate on nuclear plant JAKARTA (JP): The government will hold a public debate later this year on whether or not Indonesia should turn to nuclear power to meet its ever growing energy needs, the chief of the National Nuclear Power Agency (Batan) said...

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

New museum at Taman Mini

New museum at Taman Mini JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto inaugurated the electricity and new energy museum at the Indonesia-in-Miniature Park (Taman Mini Indonesia Indah) yesterday in conjunction with the park's 20th anniversary.

Fri, 21 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.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Third opinion sought on autopsy of Filipina maid

Third opinion sought on autopsy of Filipina maid MANILA (AFP): The Philippines said yesterday it will push for a third-party opinion on the cause of death of a Filipina maid whose 1991 murder is at the root of an ongoing diplomatic rift with Singapore.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Environmental campaign really about power

Environmental campaign really about power JAKARTA (JP): The campaigns for environmental preservation will gradually gather strength and become more a political power issue rather than merely a moral issue, former minister of environment Emil Salim said.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

New concept of residence introduced

New concept of residence introduced JAKARTA (JP): PT Prima International, a subsidiary of the property firm PT Midplaza Prima, will introduce an unusual concept combining apartments and hotel rooms in one high-rise building in the business area along Jl.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Surakarta asks for rebuilding funds

Surakarta asks for rebuilding funds SURAKARTA, Central Java: The royal family is seeking Rp 4.5 billion (about $2 million) to rebuild part of their palace complex that caught fire 10 years ago.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Romana to get tennis lesson in Fed Cup opener

Romana to get tennis lesson in Fed Cup opener JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number two Romana Tedjakusuma will enter a David and Goliath type singles match against Argentine world number seven Gabriela Sabatini in tomorrow's Federation Cup battle.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Ciputra's profit to grow 2%

Ciputra's profit to grow 2% JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed property company PT Ciputra Development projected yesterday that this year's profits would increase by two percent to Rp 106.05 billion (US$47.7 million) from last year's Rp 104.01 billion.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Seminar on graphic design

Seminar on graphic design JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Graphic Designers, in cooperation with PT Paperina Dwijaya, which represents the America-based Simpson Paper, will hold a two-day seminar on graphic design, on April 24-25, at the President Hotel,...

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

More billboards demolished

More billboards demolished JAKARTA (JP): The City Revenue Office and the City Public Order Office demolished five more illegal billboards in East and North Jakarta yesterday.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 20, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,675 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0...

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

S'pore-RP relations improve amid rift

S'pore-RP relations improve amid riftBy Cecil Morella MANILA (AFP): A Singapore-Philippines autopsy on the remains of a murdered Filipina failed to reach a consensus on who killed her, but the joint effort itself is evidence that ties between the...

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Interrogation on Bintang suspended

Interrogation on Bintang suspended JAKARTA (JP): The police have adjourned indefinitely their questioning of outspoken legislator Sri Bintang Pamungkas over his alleged role in recent anti-Indonesian government demonstrations in Germany.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

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.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Indosat's shares prices remain undervalued

Indosat's shares prices remain undervalued JAKARTA (JP): The shares of PT Indosat, the only Indonesian company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), remain undervalued despite an increase in their prices over recent weeks, says a noted stock analyst.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

A challenge to universities

A challenge to universitiesFrom NeracaI wish to challenge the research departments of the prestigious universities in this country -- Bandung Institute of Technology, University of Indonesia, Gadjah Mada University, North Sumatra University and...

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

National squad routs Persita

National squad routs Persita JAKARTA (JP): The All-Indonesia Football Association received special kudos on its 65th anniversary when the national team for the 18th Southeast Asian Games produced a 9-3 thrashing of Persita Tangerang in its first tryout on Wednesday.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Luxury car smuggling foiled

Luxury car smuggling foiled SURABAYA, East Java: The local customs office has foiled an attempt to smuggle in Volvos and BMWs, packed in containers from Singapore, to the Tanjung Perak harbor.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

880 tribal families not yet 'socialized'

880 tribal families not yet 'socialized' FAK-FAK, Irian Jaya: The government has yet to socialize 880 tribal families living in remote areas of Fak-Fak, a local government official said yesterday.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Indohealth holds aerobics tourney

Indohealth holds aerobics tourney JAKARTA (JP): A field of some 100 aerobic fanatics have confirmed their entry for the Indonesian Aerobics Championships and Charity '95 scheduled on Sunday at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

U.S. still concerned over rights

U.S. still concerned over rights JAKARTA (JP): A high ranking United States official said yesterday that, despite some progress, his country was still concerned about freedom of expression and association in Indonesia.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Fishermen burn own trawls

Fishermen burn own trawls TEGAL, Central Java: Dozens of fishermen burned down their own trawls in the presence of officials yesterday in compliance with the government's ban on trawling equipment.The fishermen, said Lt. Col.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

22-year-old land dispute in E. Java sees light

22-year-old land dispute in E. Java sees light JAKARTA (JP): A solution to the 22-year-old dispute over the appropriation of an 88-hectare plot of land in Surabaya began taking shape yesterday when the realtor offered substitute land and higher compensation for the...

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Water stoppage on Saturday

Water stoppage on Saturday JAKARTA (JP): The city-owned water company PAM Jaya announced yesterday it will temporarily stop the supply of tap water to a number of areas in North Jakarta tomorrow.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

City plans emission tests on private cars

City plans emission tests on private cars JAKARTA (JP): The City Council proposed yesterday the testing of gas emissions of private vehicles to help reduce the high level of pollution in the capital.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Police believe drug traffickers have fled abroad

Police believe drug traffickers have fled abroad JAKARTA (JP): It is believed that a drug ring trafficking "ecstasy", an illegal stimulant, left the country on Sunday after the arrest of one of their syndicate personnel.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Is opera easier to understand in English?

Is opera easier to understand in English?By Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): Italian opera sung in English ... something that would probably have the effect a red rag has on a bull -- the bull, in this case, being Italians, who do not like this precious art...

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

The Listening Post

The Listening Post * I never tire of nagging my Indonesian students about seasoning their English writing with more, and more accurate, punctuation marks. Why is it, I wonder, that I inevitably encounter a paucity of punctuation in otherwise accurate and even elegant...

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

JSX delays trading move

JSX delays trading move JAKARTA (JP): The relocation of Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) trading activities to a new building, originally scheduled for Monday, has been delayed until next month.The JSX authority gave no official statement about the delay.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Buffaloes, ducks compete in contest

Buffaloes, ducks compete in contest SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Twenty pairs of water buffaloes and 400 ducks will participate in major competitions, to be held in the 11-hectare Sodong agro-touristic site near here early next month.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Seoul envoy presents accreditation letters

Seoul envoy presents accreditation letters JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday called on developing and industrialized countries in the Asia-Pacific region to cooperate in their efforts to redress any remaining development level imbalances.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Good governance

Good governance State Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita's oration after receiving his honorary doctoral degree from the Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta last Saturday reminded us of the basic requirements for good, effective...

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Stock trading to recover in second half

Stock trading to recover in second half JAKARTA (JP): The dormant trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) is expected to recover in the second half of this year on the impact of the projected increase in corporate earnings and in the improvement of trading...

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Recalcitrant developers warned

Recalcitrant developers warned JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said that the city administration would continue to take firm action against developers who neglected their obligation to build public and social facilities in each of the housing complexes they...

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

Oil shortages possible after 2000: Subroto

Oil shortages possible after 2000: Subroto JAKARTA (JP): Oil expert Subroto warned yesterday that the world's oil demand could exceed the supply by the turn of the century.

Fri, 21 Apr 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Kabuto 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:00 School Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Youth Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Culture Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:45 Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 7:00 Evening...

Fri, 21 Apr 1995