Archive: 1 May 1995
37 articles found
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
23 pledge cash for ESCAP
23 pledge cash for ESCAP BANGKOK (AFP): Twenty-three member states of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific have pledged US$13.77 million for ESCAP projects in 1995, ESCAP announced Saturday.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Nurhayati expected to win SEA Games cycling gold
Nurhayati expected to win SEA Games cycling gold JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is placing its gold medal hopes in the 18th Southeast Asian Games cycling competitions on top national female rider Nurhayati, who had an impressive showing at the world championships in Manila over the weekend.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Illegal houses to be flattened
Illegal houses to be flattened SURABAYA, East Java: The East Java administration will flatten the illegal houses built along the flood plain of the Kali Mas and Kali Surabaya rivers ahead of January's ASEAN Tourism Forum 1996, a governor aide said Saturday.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Cartoon: Little Wizards 3:00 Children's Program: Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 Student Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Family Welfare: Health 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:30 Religious Teachings: Hindu 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama:...
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Three Merapi victims found
Three Merapi victims found YOGYAKARTA: The skeletal remains of three people, believed to have been the victims of a Mount Merapi eruption last year, were found last week in the worst hit hamlet of Turgo, near the volcano.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt striving to reduce number of drug addicts
Govt striving to reduce number of drug addicts JAKARTA (JP): The government is determined to further decrease the number of drug addicts and psychotropic substance abusers, says chairman of Bakolak Inpres 6/1971, a government coordinating board in charge of eliminating drugs trafficking, addicts...
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Electronics still shielded by protection
Electronics still shielded by protection JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's electronics industry is too domestically-oriented and dependent on the government's protectionist policies, an expert said. Farid Harianto, a visiting professor at the Center for International Studies of the Canadian University of...
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Multimedia may change the way children learn
Multimedia may change the way children learn By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Ask a computer salesman what multimedia is, and he'll most likely tell you that it means a PC with a CD ROM drive, a stereo sound card and a pair of speakers.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian music hard to define, musician says
Indonesian music hard to define, musician says JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian music is in currently in a state of flux, making it difficult to characterize, prominent musician and composer Sukahardjana says. Speaking at a discussion on Indonesian contemporary music entitled Indonesian modern music -- its...
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
52,500 livestock for Idul Adha
52,500 livestock for Idul Adha JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has prepared 50,000 goats and 2,500 cows to secure an adequate supply of sacrificial livestock for the Islamic Day of Sacrifice (Idul Adha), which falls on May 10.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Exporters need faster process for VAT refund
Exporters need faster process for VAT refund JAKARTA (JP): Procedures for the refund of value added tax (VAT) paid by export-oriented companies need to be reformed in order to promote the development of local trading companies, says an analyst of the World Bank.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
13 arrested in Medan demonstration
13 arrested in Medan demonstration JAKARTA (JP): Police in Jakarta have confirmed the arrest of 13 demonstrators in the North Sumatra capital city of Medan last week for their involvement in anti-government rallies. However, National Police Chief Spokesman Brig. Gen.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
JSX prices weak on cautious sentiments
JSX prices weak on cautious sentiments JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) remained weak as nervous investors cashed in their holdings last week. The market was seen trading within a narrow range, reflecting investors' mixed and cautious sentiments.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI to market agro-tourism
RI to market agro-tourism JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, with its rich and varied agricultural fields and plantations, will soon market agricultural tourism to attract more foreigners to visit the country. "We have a lot of assets to develop agro-tourism facilities, but we don't know yet how to manage...
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tradition vs traditionalism (1)
Tradition vs traditionalism (1) By Ignas Kleden This is the first of a two-part article examining the relations between the concept of tradition and political thinking. JAKARTA (JP): Tradition and traditionalism are two closely related concepts which, however, are quite different.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Regulating demonstrations
Regulating demonstrations The draft law on demonstrations is at present in its final stages of preparation. The draft will shortly be proposed by the Ministry of Home Affairs. A team representing various ministries is at present finalizing it.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
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. to 11 p.m.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sanitation program in East Jakarta
Sanitation program in East Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta Mayor Sudarsono has urged businessmen in his mayoralty to participate in the sanitation improvement program which has been launched there in conjunction with the central government's drive to improve discipline nationwide.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Be civilized
Be civilized When I read what happened to Bintang's house, I was shocked. How could this have happened? Indonesians are a civilized, cultured and law abiding people. It is very much regrettable that there are among us, radical people who forget that they are Indonesians.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Third-party autopsy of maid confirmed
Third-party autopsy of maid confirmed MANILA (AFP): The Philippines and Singapore yesterday issued a joint statement saying both countries would abide by the results of a third-party autopsy on a murdered Filipina maid whose death was central to a diplomatic squabble between the two.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Communist may use literature for revenge
Communist may use literature for revenge By Wahyudi M. Pratopo JAKARTA (JP): A senior Golkar party official warns that frustrated supporters of communism could use literature as a means of taking their revenge.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Forest firms all set for labeling
Forest firms all set for labeling JAKARTA (JP): Fifty of Indonesia's forest concessionaires will be examined to qualify for ecolabeling certification, which will be required for the exportation of wood products in the coming years, an executive of the country's forestry association says.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bus drivers end strike
Bus drivers end strike SURAKARTA, Central Java: Bus drivers plying the Surakarta- Yogyakarta ended on Saturday their two-day strike to protest the police killing of a bus conductor. "The buses have resumed operation.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Int'l school for the blind
Int'l school for the blind JAKARTA (JP): The Merpati Putih pencak silat school will open an international school for the blind in Cibubur, South Jakarta, in September. The international school will offer an 18-month course. In the first six months students will learn how to walk as normal people do.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Maumere still tense after incident
Maumere still tense after incident JAKARTA (JP): The town of Maumere on the East Nusa Tenggara island of Flores was still tense yesterday following a violent demonstration which left at least one person killed, residents said.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Private TV should have ethics code
Private TV should have ethics code JAKARTA (JP): Noted communications expert Alwi Dahlan reminded managers of private television stations on Saturday of the need for a code of ethics, despite the fact that the government has been slow in issuing TV broadcasting laws.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
DAP may make comeback attempt
DAP may make comeback attempt KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's largest opposition party, which last week said goodbye to northern Penang state after being trounced in national polls, has hinted it may make a comeback attempt in the showcase industrial hub.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Moslems to blame for no political clout
Moslems to blame for no political clout JAKARTA (JP): Moslems are to blame for their perceived marginal roles in international and domestic political arenas, experts agreed yesterday. Ahmad Sumargono, Muhammad Al Khaththath, M.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI to stay on USTR 'watch list'
RI to stay on USTR 'watch list' WASHINGTON (Reuter): The United States has decided not to target any countries for possible trade sanctions over copyright violations or discrimination in government contracting, U.S. Trade Representative Mickey Kantor said on Saturday.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Parking study results emerge
Parking study results emerge JAKARTA (JP): City Inspector Djoko Brotosurjono said his office had finished the first stage of its investigation into the embezzlement of parking fees at the City Parking Authority, BP Parkir.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
NPC signs $100m loan
NPC signs $100m loan MANILA (AFP): State-owned National Power Corporation (NPC) on Saturday signed a US$100-million syndicated loan facility, the Philippine presidential palace said in a statement. The NPC, the Philippines' main power producer, will use the proceeds of the loan for various...
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
City told to give traditional marts chance to compete
City told to give traditional marts chance to compete JAKARTA (JP): The government has been asked to set aside more funds to renovate traditional markets in a bid to help them compete with supermarkets and other modern business centers.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Coordination in quarrying needed
Coordination in quarrying needed JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Economic and Development Affairs Tb. M. Rais wants related offices to coordinate excavation work in the capital to prevent inconvenience to the public.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Lactose intolerance causes diarrhea
Lactose intolerance causes diarrhea By Tony Smith JAKARTA (JP): "Many cases of diarrhea in young children may not be caused by bacterial infection due to insanitary conditions, but because of intolerance to the carbohydrate lactose found in milk," says leading international pediatrician Dr.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Gays barred from Labor Day rallies
Gays barred from Labor Day rallies MANILA (AFP): Leftist groups said that they would not include homosexual groups in this year's Labor Day rallies in the southern Philippines, the official Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported here yesterday.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
New Zealand's statement on Joop expected today
New Zealand's statement on Joop expected today WELLINGTON (AFP): New Zealand's foreign minister, Don McKinnon, is to issue a statement today on allegations an Indonesian cabinet minister indecently assaulted a hotel employee in Auckland, the New Zealand Press Association reported yesterday.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
SPSI members not maximizing union power: Official
SPSI members not maximizing union power: Official By Ridwan M. Sijabat JAKARTA (JP): Workers in Indonesia are not using the power at their disposal to further their interests, says a senior leader of the All Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI).