Archive: 26 April 1995

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Italy supports NAM's push for UN reforms

Italy supports NAM's push for UN reformsBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat and Santi W.E. Soekanto BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The Non-Aligned Movement's efforts to reform the United Nations Security Council have gained the support of Italy, which is...

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Gold medals expected in diving

Gold medals expected in diving JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian divers are expected to once again win gold medals at the upcoming Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, Mochtar Yasin of the Indonesian Diving Association said yesterday.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Two killed in fire

Two killed in fire MEDAN, North Sumatra: Two people were killed in a fire that destroyed 47 houses in a slum area early yesterday, officials said.The fire, which also damaged a government office and a school building, started at about 3.30 a.m.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Judge's letter not last word: Oetojo

Judge's letter not last word: Oetojo JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said yesterday that a letter written by Supreme Court Chief Justice Soerjono, purportedly overruling the court's earlier decision to award an Irianese man Rp 18.6 billion (US$8.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Myanmar, Thailand discuss border

Myanmar, Thailand discuss border BANGKOK (AFP): A senior Myanmarese military delegation arrived here on Monday for high-level talks on border affairs with its Thai counterpart, state-run Radio Rangoon reported.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Government to reorganize container port management

Government to reorganize container port management JAKARTA (JP): The government will introduce next month new management and coordination at the Tanjung Priok container port, to avoid potential congestion at the terminal, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto...

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

2,700 people moved in Aceh

2,700 people moved in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: More than 2,700 people in ten hamlets in western Aceh will have to be resettled because their homes are often hit by floods and tidal waves, officials said yesterday.

Wed, 26 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, 26 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, 26 Apr 1995

NAM meeting 'optimistic'

NAM meeting 'optimistic'By Santi WE Soekanto BANDUNG (JP): Representatives of 97 member states of the Non- Aligned Movement (NAM) ended their first of three days of meetings by focussing closely on economics and development.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

'Incestuous' lending occurs in some RI banks: Analyst

'Incestuous' lending occurs in some RI banks: Analyst JAKARTA (JP): A banking analyst from the New York-based rating agency Thomson Bankwatch Inc. says that Indonesia's private commercial banks, mostly controlled by diversified business groups, may run...

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

About the film on Kartini

About the film on Kartini It is not very often that one can say that an Indonesian film is beautiful. Many are without taste, although a few can easily pass international critics, like the film Cut Nyak Dien, the story about a woman leader in the fight in Aceh against...

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

'New law must stipulate pre-shipment inspection'

'New law must stipulate pre-shipment inspection' JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Importers Association has suggested that the pre-shipment inspection for imports be stipulated in the bill on customs which is currently under debate at the House of Representatives.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Inspection of murder case evidence delayed

Inspection of murder case evidence delayed JAKARTA (JP): National police have not been able to inspect material evidence from the Los Angeles triple murder case involving Harnoko Dewantono because of the absence of witnesses and an official report for its opening.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

New schools to open on education day

New schools to open on education day JAKARTA (JP): The celebration of this year's National Education Day on May 2 will be centered in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, with President Soeharto presenting awards and opening new schools.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Residents set conditions for talks on land

Residents set conditions for talks on land JAKARTA (JP): Residents of the Kebon Kosong and Gunung Sahari sub-districts in Central Jakarta say they are willing to talk with the Kemayoran Area Development Board in the ongoing land compensation dispute but have laid down...

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

RI archers may make Olympics

RI archers may make Olympics JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Archery Association is optimistic that its athletes, particularly its strong women archers, will qualify for the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, through the upcoming 38th world archery championships in Jakarta.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: KulchaDai-Ichi HotelRHYTHM & BLUES GROUP: Luki Wanandi (right), Dai-Ichi Hotel's Assistant to the Marketing Manager, greeted Australian rhythm and blues group Kulcha during their promotional tour in...

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Fish auction needs security officers

Fish auction needs security officers JAKARTA (JP): Members of city council have called for the continued presence of representatives from the Jakarta office of the National Security Coordinating Agency at the Muara Baru fish auction center in North Jakarta.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Stock exchange

Stock exchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 25, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------ ADES ALFINDO 2,725 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 2,500 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0...

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Low gas prices will stifle new investment

Low gas prices will stifle new investment JAKARTA (JP): Current domestic gas prices are not conducive to new investment in natural gas exploration, an official of state- owned oil company Pertamina said yesterday.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Haj pilgrims and problems

Haj pilgrims and problemsFrom GatraI have learned that this year's departure of haj pilgrims is chaotic.The chaos stems from a passport problem.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Teams line up for World Doubles finals

Teams line up for World Doubles finals JAKARTA (JP): New teams come to blows with old as the race begins for the eight spots in the US$1.3 million ATP World Doubles Championship here in November.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

AIDS campaign targets drivers

AIDS campaign targets drivers CIREBON, West Java: Local heath officials have started an information campaign on AIDS for truck drivers.Twenty-six truck drivers took part in a one-day course held in cooperation with the Jakarta-based University of...

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Malaysia's ruling party heads for big victory

Malaysia's ruling party heads for big victory KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's National Front coalition yesterday appeared headed for a landslide victory in Malaysia's ninth general election, early returns showed.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Subliminal communist symbols

Subliminal communist symbols SEMARANG, Central Java: The city police have seized "Nintendo" video game cassettes containing video images of the hammer and sickle symbol of communism.Chief of City Police Col.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Wismoyo tries to heal rift

Wismoyo tries to heal rift JAKARTA (JP): National Sports Council president Wismoyo Arismunandar has stepped in to settle a rift over national top boxers who refuse to join the centralized training program for the Southeast Asian Games in December.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Timber theft rife on Nusakambangan

Timber theft rife on Nusakambangan PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Chief of the Cilacap Military District Lt. Col. Tjutju M. Soemirat said that timber theft on Nusakambangan island has become a serious problem.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Authorities cut short SBSI gathering

Authorities cut short SBSI gathering JAKARTA (JP): Security officers forced activists of the unrecognized Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI) to cut short celebrations of the organization's third anniversary yesterday.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

ABRI aggreable to fewer seats in House

ABRI aggreable to fewer seats in House JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) accepts a plan to reduce its seats in the House of Representatives from 100 to 75, its chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung said yesterday.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

The Armed Forces in parliament

The Armed Forces in parliament It is now almost certain that the number of Armed Forces representatives in the national legislature will be reduced from the present 100 to 75. Representing the government, Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

S'pore decides to recruit Sri Lankan housemaids

S'pore decides to recruit Sri Lankan housemaids COLOMBO (AFP): Singapore has stepped up a drive to recruit thousands of Sri Lankan maids following Manila's decision to downgrade ties with Singapore over the hanging of a Filipina maid, officials said yesterday.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Drunken group stabs sergeant

Drunken group stabs sergeant JAKARTA (JP): A sergeant stationed at the Depok police precinct was badly stabbed on Monday by a member of a drunken group after he failed to settle a dispute between the group and a passer-by.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Redressing imbalances

Redressing imbalances There can be no denying that the first ever Asia-Africa Conference, which was held in 1955 in the West Java city of Bandung, pushed colonialism into a corner and inspired many more countries to strive for independence.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Ciputra's hotel in Vietnam

Ciputra's hotel in Vietnam JAKARTA (JP): The Ciputra Group, one of Indonesia's largest property developers, is currently developing a five-star hotel and shopping mall in Vietnam with a total investment of US$40 million.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Administrative costs

Administrative costsFrom ProspekI have always supported the government's appeal for developers to use Indonesian names for housing complexes, instead of foreign language words.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

NAM still confident on Non-Proliferation Treaty

NAM still confident on Non-Proliferation TreatyBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BANDUNG (JP): Ministers of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) remained confident yesterday that they could have an impact on the review of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty...

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Human Rights in the Netherlands

Human Rights in the NetherlandsFrom KompasIn 1991 a Dutch national was asked by a private university in Indonesia to teach at the university. While he was working in Indonesia he married an Indonesian woman.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

1,030 Trisakti students graduate

1,030 Trisakti students graduate JAKARTA (JP): Trisakti University graduated 1,030 students in a ceremony led by Rector R. Moendanton Moertedjo at the Jakarta Convention Center in Central Jakarta on Saturday.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Reports on anti-drug raids win support

Reports on anti-drug raids win support JAKARTA (JP): Despite complaints from concerned officials, Minister of Information Harmoko strongly supports recent media reports on drug syndicates and raids against suspected traffickers in the city.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Dharmala pays dividend

Dharmala pays dividend JAKARTA (JP): PT Dharmala Intiland (DIL), a real estate developer listed on Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, will pay a cash dividend of Rp 115 (US$0.05) per share for the year ended on Dec. 31, 1994.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

ICMI has new facilities

ICMI has new facilities JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) B.J. Habibie inaugurated yesterday a new community health center and library at the association's Sawah- Kota branch office and launched a new social...

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Autonomy trial-run launched

Autonomy trial-run launched JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto launched yesterday a trial- run of greater regional autonomy which gives 26 selected regencies a greater say in the running of their affairs.

Wed, 26 Apr 1995

Ineligible people own many low-cost houses

Ineligible people own many low-cost houses JAKARTA (JP): Housing experts have urged the government to be stricter in selecting which people should be given priority in renting the low-cost houses in view of the fact that many cheap houses built with subsidies from the...