Archive: 13 May 1995
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Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Asian press urged to compete
Asian press urged to compete SEOUL (Reuter): Asia's rapid economic development requires the region's news agencies to hone standards of journalism to improve the reporting of its own affairs, South Korea's information minister said yesterday.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Clean culture' should start at City Hall
'Clean culture' should start at City Hall JAKARTA (JP): Ery Chajaridipura, head of the City Development Planning Agency, said yesterday that "clean culture" should start with City Hall, the center of the capital's activities.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Shipping reforms sought
Shipping reforms sought JAKARTA (JP): A University of Indonesia economist says the nation must reform its shipping industry and improve its transportation infrastructure in order to maintain economic growth and effectively face international trade liberalization.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Two Fretilin rebels killed in armed clash with military
Two Fretilin rebels killed in armed clash with military DILI, East Timor (JP): Two members of the armed separatist group Fretilin were killed in a clash with the military in the Bobonaro district on Wednesday, the local military chief said. Col.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian girls qualify for World Cup tennis
Indonesian girls qualify for World Cup tennis JAKARTA (JP): Heavy rain washed out the Senayan clay tennis courts and delayed yesterday's quarterfinal matches at the World Youth Cup Asia Oceania qualifier, but it couldn't stop the Indonesian girls' brilliant run.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bowling champ to arrive here
Bowling champ to arrive here JAKARTA (JP): Last year's world champion Tore Torgersen of Sweden will be among world bowlers taking part in the 11th Indocement Cup bowling championships in the Ancol bowling center, North Jakarta, from May 24 to June 3.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto meets Widjojo
Soeharto meets Widjojo Businessmen are now asking whether or not the government will issue a new economic policy following a rare meeting between President Soeharto and his senior advisor Dr. Widjojo Nitisastro recently. We do not know the answer.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Artist displays fused glass sculptures
Artist displays fused glass sculptures JAKARTA (JP): Butterflies and bamboo-like bowls come together in an exhibition of multi-colored glass pieces by Dutch artist Frank van den Ham. A number of the contemporary works are combined with traditionally made Sumba cloth in designs commissioned by van...
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Construction booms in KL
Construction booms in KL KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's construction industry, crucial to the nation's dream of becoming a developed state in 25 years, is set to be the biggest local revenue earner this year, a government agency said yesterday.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Siska-Sudomo rift settled out of court
Siska-Sudomo rift settled out of court JAKARTA (JP): Fransiska Diah Widhowaty yesterday revoked a lawsuit against her former husband, Sudomo, chief of the Supreme Advisory Council, after both sides reached an agreement.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Buddhist spiritual leader calls for introspection
Buddhist spiritual leader calls for introspection JAKARTA (JP): A Buddhist spiritual leader is calling on Buddhists all over Indonesia to observe Buddha's Day of Enlightenment on Monday with introspection.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
First pilgrims return from haj Monday evening
First pilgrims return from haj Monday evening JAKARTA (JP): The first flight bringing Indonesian haj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will arrive in Jakarta on Monday. The flight, which will include Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher, is scheduled to arrive at the Halim Perdanakusuma airport at...
Sat, 13 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.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
No stock table
No stock table Notice: Due to technical problems at the Jakarta Stock Exchange last night, today's table of share prices is not available. -- Editor
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
No tax on knowledge
No tax on knowledge "Education is crucial to ensuring Indonesia's ability to survive in an era of international competition in the next century." There is no denying the truth of this statement made by President Soeharto in a seminar on education in Magelang, Central Java, the other day.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
PDI accuses East Java govt of meddling
PDI accuses East Java govt of meddling JAKARTA (JP): The minority Indonesian Democratic Party plans to file a formal complaint with the Minister of Home Affairs to protest the East Java governor's meddling in its internal affairs.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
University staff seek solution
University staff seek solution JAKARTA (JP): After almost two years of conflict, displeased staff members at Satya Wacana Christian University in Salatiga, Central Java, have turned to the church to seek solace. Th.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
West Sumatra exports chefs to Malaysia
West Sumatra exports chefs to Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): West Sumatra has found a potentially lucrative export commodity which, until now, has remained largely untapped: chefs of the spicy Padang cuisine. Seven chefs left for Malaysia this week to work at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Johor Baru, after a...
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Land row not to delay renovation
Land row not to delay renovation JAKARTA (JP): The City Council's Chairman of Commission E, which oversees public welfare, said on Thursday a developer should continue renovating state junior high school SMP 43 despite a land dispute.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
N. Jakarta police have best record
N. Jakarta police have best record JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta police precinct has the best crime fighting record amongst the capital's five police precincts. Chief of the North Jakarta police precinct, Lt. Col.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt bans Pramoedya's book
Govt bans Pramoedya's book JAKARTA (JP): The government has banned Pramoedya Ananta Toer's book Nyanyi Sunyi Seorang Bisu (Silent Song of a Mute), almost two months after it went on sale, citing that its content could create public unrest.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Moslem students protest over Irian Jaya land row
Moslem students protest over Irian Jaya land row JAKARTA (JP): Fifty Moslem students marched to the Supreme Court building yesterday, demanding the resignation of Chief Justice Soerjono over his controversial move in a land dispute in Irian Jaya.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Nico beats Jodsingh to claim OPBF crown
Nico beats Jodsingh to claim OPBF crown JAKARTA (JP): Sweat, blood and bruises were not too much to pay for former mini-flyweight world champion Nico Thomas, who struggled to salvage his pride -- and his family life -- on Thursday night.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Police close down savings chain scheme
Police close down savings chain scheme JAKARTA (JP): The city police have closed down the operation of the controversial Danasonic arisan savings chain scheme run by Jakarta-based PT Saptamitra Ekakarya in response to growing concern from the public. City Police Chief Maj. Gen.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Taxi firm's bonus shares
Taxi firm's bonus shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Steady Safe, a publicly listed transportation company, announced yesterday that its shareholders had approved a plan on the split of its stocks and the distribution of bonus shares worth Rp 29.5 billion (US$ 13.2 million).
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Artists issue statement of concern
Artists issue statement of concern JAKARTA (JP): A group of Indonesian artists and intellectuals expressed concern yesterday at the political control of artistic expression and other aspects of life. They read out their statement during a press briefing at a canteen in the Taman Ismail Marzuki art...
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
President Nelson Mandela marks first year in office
President Nelson Mandela marks first year in office By Brendan Boyle CAPE TOWN (Reuter): As President Nelson Mandela marked a year as South Africa's first black head of state on Wednesday, political analysts were already pondering whether it was time he moved on.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Probo approaches Dayak Besar deal with caution
Probo approaches Dayak Besar deal with caution JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Probosutedjo, a half brother of President Soeharto, expressed caution yesterday about his plan to take over the debt-ridden Dayak Besar Group, a group of timber companies.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI to host Asia shooting tourney
RI to host Asia shooting tourney JAKARTA (JP): Twenty countries have confirmed their participation in the 8th Asian Shooting Championships to be held here and in Bogor in October. "We have invited all the 38 member countries of the Asian Shooting Confederation.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
RSI sets up finance firm
RSI sets up finance firm JAKARTA (JP): Bank Risjad Salim International, a foreign exchange bank controlled by business tycoon Ibrahim Risjad, signed an agreement last night with Boram Bank of South Korea for the establishment of a multifinance firm in Indonesia.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
University closed to politics
University closed to politics SEMARANG, Central Java: Rector of Diponegoro University, Muladi, said yesterday that students active in politics should dare to take risks and shouldn't use the campus as a "hiding place".
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN worried about strong yen
ASEAN worried about strong yen VANCOUVER (Reuter): ASEAN foreign ministers urged Canada on Thursday to voice concern about the dollar's recent slide against the yen at next month's Group of Seven summit.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Air Supply to perform here
Air Supply to perform here JAKARTA (JP): The Australian duo Air Supply will perform in Jakarta for the third time at the Plenary Hall, Jakarta Hilton Convention Center, on June 10. The one-day concert is being jointly organized by Adhithama Enterprise, PT Isti Asri Pratama and the Permata Sari...
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Brunei's business climate real slow
Brunei's business climate real slow By Bill Tarrant BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (Reuter): Business is slow, real slow, at Brunei's over-the-counter stock exchange. The one listed stock hasn't budged all morning. Nobody has bought or sold any shares.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
National junior boxing c'ships claim local fighter's life
National junior boxing c'ships claim local fighter's life JAKARTA (JP): Local boxer Akbar Maulana died yesterday after struggling for survival in intensive care at the UKI hospital, East Jakarta for 10 hours following surgery to remove a blood clot from his brain.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Punishment for developers urged
Punishment for developers urged JAKARTA (JP): Councilors urged the city administration yesterday to take firm action against developers building houses without building permits. Saud Rachman, member of the Council's Commission D in charge of development affairs, told reporters that the city...
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Iraqi VP to visit Indonesia
Iraqi VP to visit Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Iraqi Vice-President Taha Yassin Ramadhan is scheduled to arrive here on Tuesday morning for a three-day official visit as the guest of Indonesian Vice-President Try Sutrisno.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Beauty contest
Beauty contest From Suara Karya We have heard much news about beauty contests being held here. I wonder in what way Indonesia can benefit from such contests. Some believe that these contests are aimed at promoting tourism, so as to increase the nation's income in terms of foreign exchange.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
NISP gets $19 million loan
NISP gets $19 million loan JAKARTA (JP): Bank NISP, a foreign exchange bank listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange since last October, reported yesterday that it had generated a loan of US$19 million (Rp 42.3 billion), through the issuance of medium term notes.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Force 5 Danguard Ace 3:05 Sports: Dunhill League (live) 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Local music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Lemhanas 9:00 World News 9:25 Music: Dangdut 10:25 Film: Damarwulan...
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Vietnamese refugees stranded
Vietnamese refugees stranded PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Four Vietnamese refugees were stranded on Jelai, Kotawaringin Barat, after their boat developed engine trouble on Thursday. They were asked to leave after local authorities helped fix their boat and gave them food and medical supplies,...
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Power failure
Power failure About 600 people living in Permata Pamulang Babakan, Serpong, Tangerang were recently disappointed with the service of the state electricity company, PLN. On May 10, 1995, when the people in this complex conducted Idul Adha prayers on the field in front of Al Ithihad Mosque, the power...
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
East Timorese dialog historic event: Lopez
East Timorese dialog historic event: Lopez By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's East Timorese leader Lopez da Cruz was upbeat as he described the coming All Inclusive Intra-East Timor dialog as a meeting of historic proportions.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Cultural event at Gedung Kesenian
Cultural event at Gedung Kesenian JAKARTA (JP): Fifteen countries will participate in a cultural event here, named Jakarta International Festival '95, between May 15 and May 21. Films from Japan, France, Germany, China, Korea and Holland will be shown as part of the event, also dubbed "Jakfest '95.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Job training program in Japan pays off
Job training program in Japan pays off JAKARTA (JP): The industrial apprenticeship program for young Indonesians in Japan is paying dividends, not only for Indonesia but also for the Japanese companies, it was disclosed yesterday.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
No poverty in ten years
No poverty in ten years KEBUMEN, Central Java: No Indonesians will live below the poverty line in 10 years, an official asserted yesterday. Deputy chairman of the state minister for development planning Mubyarto said that the state-sponsored assistance for impoverished villages will lift more than...
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Aid for BLK
Aid for BLK On page two of your May 11, 1995 issue, you reported that PT Freeport Indonesia has decided to end its annual aid of Rp 500 million (US$ 224,000) for the BLK vocational training program in Jayapura.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Media boat trip to Spratlys to boost Philippine claim
Media boat trip to Spratlys to boost Philippine claim MANILA (AFP): A boatload of journalists under Philippine naval escort set sail yesterday for a Chinese-held reef in the disputed Spratly Islands, a move by Manila which has drawn strong protests from Beijing.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Japan caught between two sides
Japan caught between two sides Japan finds itself walking the tightrope between the United States and the emerging markets of East Asia. Suvendrini Kakuchi of Inter Press Service reports. TOKYO: In the run-up to the second summit of Pacific Rim countries in Osaka later this year, Japan finds itself...
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Marcos unveils ambition, controversial past
Marcos unveils ambition, controversial past By Ed Marso MANILA (UPI): Imelda Marcos continues to be the weeping widow of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos as she battles her way to the Philippines' House of Representatives.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Companies to operate normally during strike
Companies to operate normally during strike JAKARTA (JP): The Manpower Ministry has expressed appreciation for the decision made by the boards of directors of two garment companies in Bogor to continue their operational activities amid strikes staged by their workers.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
See it live
See it live The following sports matches will be shown on TV this weekend: Saturday Soccer Indonesian League: Mitra Surabaya v Persebaya, TVRI at 3.20 p.m. English League: Wimbledon v Nottingham Forest, SCTV at 10 p.m.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indosat records 64.7% increase in net income
Indosat records 64.7% increase in net income JAKARTA (JP): PT Indosat, the state-owned international telecommunications company, posted a 64.7 percent increase in its net profit to Rp 105.5 billion (US$47.5 million) in the first quarter of this year from the same period of last year.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indorama's profit up 23.5%
Indorama's profit up 23.5% JAKARTA (JP): PT Indorama Synthetics, a textile maker listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, recorded in its statement a 23.5 percent increase in its net profit to Rp 62.2 billion (US$27.9 million) in 1994 over the previous year.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Five killed in flood
Five killed in flood PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Major floods swept through the regencies of Grobogan, Kendal and Cilacap, killing at least five people and forcing thousands of others to flee their homes, officials said yesterday.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Spare textbooks from paper price hikes: IKAPI
Spare textbooks from paper price hikes: IKAPI JAKARTA (JP): Book publishers have urged the government to spare school textbooks from recent major hikes in the price of paper. The Association of Indonesian Book Publishers (IKAPI) said yesterday that its members which print school textbooks are...
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bintang formally kicked out of PPP
Bintang formally kicked out of PPP JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has officially endorsed the United Development Party's decision to withdraw its outspoken legislator, Sri Bintang Pamungkas, from the House of Representatives.
Sat, 13 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Soothsayer tried in Yogya
Soothsayer tried in Yogya YOGYAKARTA: Soothsayer Permadi Satrio Wiwoho was transferred from Jakarta to the Wirogunan detention house yesterday to face trial on charges of insulting Islam. Permadi, who heads the Association of Indonesian Mystics, allegedly described Prophet Muhammad as a dictator...