Archive: 28 April 1995

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Siemens plans massive expansion drive in Asia

Siemens plans massive expansion drive in Asia SINGAPORE (AFP): Germany's Siemens PN, the world leader in business telecommunications, announced a major expansion drive yesterday in Asia to more than double its regional market-share in five years.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Int'l crime syndicates poisoning RI

Int'l crime syndicates poisoning RI SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): International organized crime syndicates are poisoning Indonesia with drugs and polluting its environment with toxic wastes, law experts claim.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Vietnam told to lift trade

Vietnam told to lift trade PHUKET, Thailand (Reuter): Southeast Asian nations have told Vietnam it must lift barriers to trade and liberalize its economy in preparation for joining ASEAN in July, officials said on Thursday.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Transport strike paralyzes Manila

Transport strike paralyzes Manila MANILA (UPI): A metropolitan Manila-wide jeepney strike momentarily left hundreds of commuters stranded yesterday, as the drivers of the Philippines' main mode of public transportation protested a recent government move to hike by...

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

RP checking on white man who trained rebels

RP checking on white man who trained rebels MANILA (AFP): The Philippines is looking into intelligence reports that an unidentified white man had trained Moslem terrorists who pillaged a town and killed dozens earlier this month, military chief Arturo Enrile said...

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

World tea talks open amid boycott

World tea talks open amid boycott COLOMBO (AFP): The first ever tea producer's meeting opened here yesterday with calls for unity to boost prices despite Kenya, a key exporter, boycotting the talks.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Garuda brings Abacus system to Indonesia

Garuda brings Abacus system to Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia launched yesterday its new subsidiary, PT Abacus Distribution System (Indonesia), after acquiring a two-percent stake in the Singapore-based Abacus company early last year.

Fri, 28 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, 28 Apr 1995

Bulog says it will change with the times

Bulog says it will change with the times JAKARTA (JP): Beddu Amang, the chairman of the National Logistics Agency (Bulog) which regulates the country's food crops and several commodities, says that his office will deregulate its activities and modify its role in...

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Rp 40m donated to poor people

Rp 40m donated to poor people JAKARTA (JP): PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol, the company which manages the Ancol recreation complex in North Jakarta, has donated Rp40 million to 210 families living in least-developed areas in North Jakarta.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

On psychics

On psychicsFrom SinarI am the head of Swakarsa Psychic Foundation in Madiun, East Java. I have read many items in newspapers and magazines about Permadi, former Head of the Institution of Indonesian Consumers, and the founder of the Parapsychology...

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Parking scandal probe finalized soon

Parking scandal probe finalized soon JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday that the municipal administration will soon announce the results of their probe investigating the embezzlement of parking fees from the City Parking Authority BP Parkir.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

On foreign words

On foreign wordsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaI am delighted that the government has suggested that foreign words (mostly English) which are commonly used to name companies, complexes and buildings be changed into bahasa Indonesia.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Renovation of Taman Ria to be handled by owner

Renovation of Taman Ria to be handled by owner JAKARTA (JP): The City Administration returned the management of the Taman Ria Remaja recreation center in Senayan, Central Jakarta, yesterday to its owner -- Ria Pembangunan -- after being managed by PT Pembangunan Jaya for...

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Ayala plans expansion with Yamaha

Ayala plans expansion with Yamaha MANILA (AFP): Yamaha Corp. of Japan and the electronics subsidiary of Filipino conglomerate Ayala Corp. are planning a US$113 million expansion of a new tie-up and may form a joint venture firm, the two companies said...

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

NAM members opt for compromise on NPT

NAM members opt for compromise on NPT BANDUNG (JP): The 112-nation Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) chose to compromise yesterday by adopting a consensus statement on the extension of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), though they did so without taking a stance on...

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Philippines' leading broadcaster expands

Philippines' leading broadcaster expands MANILA (Reuter): The top TV and radio company in the Philippines, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp., will spend about 550 million pesos (US$21.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

KONI gears up for SEA Games

KONI gears up for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): As the Southeast Asian Games in Thailand approach, the National Sports Council (KONI) has become more serious about managing the preparations.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

UN chief hopes to play role in East Timor

UN chief hopes to play role in East Timor MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP): UN Secretary-general Boutros Boutros-Ghali said yesterday he hoped the international body could help resolve the future of Indonesian-ruled East Timor.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

AFTA reviews progress in tariff reductions

AFTA reviews progress in tariff reductions PHUKET, Thailand (AFP): The ASEAN Free Trade AREA (AFTA) Council yesterday began reviewing the progress the six member states have made in reducing tariffs on the goods traded within the group.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Sir-Speedy business centers

Sir-Speedy business centers JAKARTA (JP): PT Kharisma Merak Indah, the master franchisee holder of Sir-Speedy The Business Printer, will establish at least 25 franchise centers throughout Indonesia within seven years with an investment of about Rp 15 billion (US$ 6.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

BT opens Jakarta office

BT opens Jakarta office JAKARTA (JP): The British Telecommunications (BT), one of the leading telecommunications operators in the world, will boost its presence in South-east Asia by opening a representative office in Jakarta.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

RI should improve labor conditions: WB

RI should improve labor conditions: WB JAKARTA (JP): While acknowledging the Indonesian export boom, the World Bank has advised Jakarta to revamp its labor law and modify industrial relations practices in order to improve its international competitiveness.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

NAM contemporary art exhibit opens

NAM contemporary art exhibit opens JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will open an exhibition of contemporary art from developing countries grouped in the Non- Aligned Movement this morning at the Gedung Pameran Seni Rupa in Central Jakarta.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Construction of oil and gas center proceeding apace

Construction of oil and gas center proceeding apace JAKARTA (JP): Construction work is progressing rapidly at a building site on the Jl. Thamrin which will become Indonesia's first oil and gas business center.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Academic institutions told to help farmers

Academic institutions told to help farmers JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto asked higher learning institutions yesterday to help farmers increase the quality and quantity of their production to give them a competitive edge on the global market.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Experts critisize RI's trade laws on soymeal

Experts critisize RI's trade laws on soymealBy Hidayat Jati JAKARTA (JP): Several analysts warned yesterday that Indonesia's complicated trade regulations on soymeal were causing unnecessarily high costs to the national logistics agency, the...

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

NGO's views

NGO's views As one of the non-governmental organizations (NGO) which was also present at the Police Headquarters on April 18, 1995 demanding that the case of Sri Bintang Pamungkas be handled immediately, we would like to give our views, regardless his involvement in...

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Thailand floats electric boats

Thailand floats electric boats BANGKOK (AFP): Bangkok, once called the Venice of the East, may have an answer to the less tranquil aspects of bristling boat traffic -- noise, smoke and oil.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Minister Joop Ave returns home at Soeharto's summons

Minister Joop Ave returns home at Soeharto's summons JAKARTA (JP): Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Minister Joop Ave cut short his visit to New Zealand on Monday, leaving the annual PATA Conference in Auckland ahead of schedule, to meet a summons from President...

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Expo unleashes art, voices of the South

Expo unleashes art, voices of the SouthBy Jason Tedjasukmana JAKARTA (JP): As Indonesia winds down its chairmanship of the Non-Aligned Movement, it is only fitting that this year's NAM Ministerial Meeting be concluded with an art exhibition of...

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Dubbing of films

Dubbing of filmsFrom Pikiran RakyatI agree with the other readers of Pikiran Rakyat who demand that foreign films should be aired in their original language (usually English).

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Demonstrators put in jail

Demonstrators put in jail DILI, East Timor: The district court sentenced two East Timorese yesterday to a total of 49 months in prison for staging an anti-government demonstration in January.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Bus drivers go on strike

Bus drivers go on strike SURAKARTA, Central Java: Dozens of bus drivers plying the 60 kilometer Surakarta-Yogyakarta route went on strike yesterday, practically paralyzing public transportation between the two cities.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Music show for the zoo

Music show for the zoo JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's Hard Rock Cafe, in cooperation with the Ragunan Zoological Society, has organized a charity performance of the British women's rock group Eternal at the cafe this evening.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Tamil Tigers threaten Sri Lanka

Tamil Tigers threaten Sri Lanka The wanton killing, renewed anarchy in the north of Sri Lanka and fear and restlessness in Colombo have brought the republic's efforts to create peace and end the protracted ethnic crisis, which has killed over 30,000, maimed several...

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Insurance firm's paid up capital reaches Rp 12.1b

Insurance firm's paid up capital reaches Rp 12.1b JAKARTA (JP): PT Asuransi Astra Buana, a subsidiary of the publicly listed PT Astra International, yesterday announced an increase of Rp 6 billion (US$2.7 million) in its paid up capital to a total of Rp 12.1 billion.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Fewer seats in House will not affect ABRI role

Fewer seats in House will not affect ABRI role JAKARTA (JP): A reduced number of seats in the House of Representatives will have no affect on the strong political role of the Armed Forces (ABRI), a senior cabinet minister said yesterday.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

U.S. painters to display works

U.S. painters to display works JAKARTA (JP): A number of leading American painters will display their works in an exhibition, from May 1 through May 6, at the residence of Robert L. Barry, the United States Ambassador to Indonesia, at Jl. Taman Suropati No.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Help keep city clean: Mayor

Help keep city clean: Mayor JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Mayor H.Pardjoko has called on all residents, including shop owners and people living along major roads, to help keep the city clean.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 27, 1995: Share Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,725 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO...

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Padang women fight way to Malaysia

Padang women fight way to Malaysia PADANG, West Sumatra: Hundreds of Minangkabau women from West Sumatra are seeking employment in Malaysia.The head of the West Sumatra manpower ministry office, Masri Rusli, said recently that the Minangkabau workers...

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Mahathir win no surprise

Mahathir win no surprise Even before the results were announced many political analysts and observers had already reached the conclusion that Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's National Front coalition was sure to win Malaysia's ninth general election.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

'EAEC phobia' affects some countries, KL says

'EAEC phobia' affects some countries, KL says KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian Trade and Industry Minister Rafidah Aziz said yesterday some countries have "unfathomable" fears of an Asian economic caucus and are trying to block its formation.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Ramayana Ballet, Monday. Legong Dance, Friday. Lagoon Pool Area - BBQ Night, Wednesday. Beach Area - Ocean Party, Sunday.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Semarang port development

Semarang port development JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian, Australian and Japanese companies are competing for one of the three packages of works worth Rp 47 billion (US$ 21.1 million) for the further development of the Tanjung Emas port in Semarang, Central Java.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Mahathir government caps biggest ever win

Mahathir government caps biggest ever win KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad capped this week's landslide victory in the Malaysian elections by snapping up the last undeclared seat in the north Borneo state of Sabah yesterday, the Election...

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

RI-Israel relation

RI-Israel relationFrom GatraThe Indonesian government should not consider diplomatic relations with Israel too hastily. First, because the comprehensive peace talks between all Arab countries and Israel have not been finalized.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Developers offer cash in place of apartments

Developers offer cash in place of apartments JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is still studying a proposal from real estate developers that would allow them to give cash directly to the administration for each exclusive housing complex built in lieu of their...

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Singapore satellite to serve Asia-Pacific

Singapore satellite to serve Asia-Pacific SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore launched yesterday a satellite facility to serve the Asia-Pacific broadcasting industry in a step towards reinforcing the city state's position as a regional hub, officials said.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

Sweden offers pulp knowhow

Sweden offers pulp knowhow JAKARTA (JP): A industrial delegation from Sweden has been offering clean systems in the operation of pulp and paper mill as well as tailor made process chemicals and a very solid knowhow about the design and operation of such systems.

Fri, 28 Apr 1995

RI under scrutiny on copyrights

RI under scrutiny on copyrightsBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has been on the United States' copyright Watch List for six years due to rampant intellectual property right violations in the country.