Archive: 16 June 1995
46 articles found
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Ariane' to launch Malaysian satellite
'Ariane' to launch Malaysian satellite LE BOURGET, France (AFP): The European space rocket Ariane has been chosen to launch Malaysia's second satellite, MEASAT-2, in October next year, officials said yesterday.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Aluminum firm's profit soars
Aluminum firm's profit soars JAKARTA (JP): PT Alumindo Perkasa, a publicly-listed aluminum extrusion company, announced yesterday a 70 percent increase in its after-tax profit in 1994 to Rp 1.75 billion (US$781,250) from Rp 1.02 billion in 1993.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Investigation of Bintang continues
Investigation of Bintang continues JAKARTA (JP): Former legislator Sri Bintang Pamungkas went through another round of questioning yesterday concerning his alleged role in a series of activities opposing the Indonesian government in Germany in April.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
YLKI warns of illegal imported food
YLKI warns of illegal imported food JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) says 50 brands of illegally-imported food and beverage products are being sold in Jakarta's supermarkets. "There is no way of knowing whether the products, which are not registered at the Ministry of...
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Shop lacks new stock
Shop lacks new stock A group of us who regularly prowl through the dark, funky atmosphere of the Bumi Ayu Duty Free Shop in Kemang, are increasingly bewildered at the store's inability to obtain their new stock.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Cikarang Baru market project
Cikarang Baru market project BEKASI (JP): Bekasi Regent Moch. Djamhari is still refusing to officially open the Cikarang Baru market in the Bekasi Regency because the developer has not yet completed the construction of the market. PT Metrik El Cipta, the developer of the Rp 30.9 billion (US$14.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Music ensemble: 'Kreasi Baru'
Music ensemble: 'Kreasi Baru' I wanted to write to thank The Nusantara Chamber Orchestra for such a wonderful cultural experience. Recently, the orchestra performed my work Kreasi Baru (New Creation) at the Golden Ballroom in Jakarta's Hilton Hotel.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mentally ill get greater attention
Mentally ill get greater attention JAKARTA (JP): As many as 20 percent of the city's 12 million residents suffer from some form of mental disturbance, higher than the 18.5 percent average for 11 other cities, according to Deputy Governor for Welfare Affairs R.S. Museno.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rector plays down pressure
Rector plays down pressure DENPASAR, Bali: The Rector of Udayana University, Nyoman Sutawan, is feeling the pressure of a flood of memos from parents wanting their children admitted to the state college.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Traffic on Jl Latumeten
Traffic on Jl Latumeten From Jayakarta As of June 16, 1995, the west lane of Jl. Latumeten for traffic traveling south to north from the Grogol intersection until Jembatan Besi will be closed to traffic. Instead, the one- way traffic will be diverted to Jl. Satria. To alleviate congestion in Jl.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Students protest paper price hike
Students protest paper price hike SEMARANG, Central Java: Hundreds of students rallied at the provincial legislative council Wednesday to demand that the government move to bring down paper prices. The poster-waving demonstrators demanded that the government take prompt action to end the paper...
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia, S'pore discuss island
Malaysia, S'pore discuss island KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia and Singapore began preparatory talks here yesterday to pursue their dispute over a tiny island at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI needs law on presidency
RI needs law on presidency SEMARANG, Central Java: A senior politician reiterated his demand yesterday that Indonesia should have a law regulating the presidency. Legislator Sabam Sirait of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) said that the absence of law on the presidency has given rise to...
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday. Poolside - BBQ Night with Hawaiian Band, Wednesday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Strings, choirs and organs for local classical music fans
Strings, choirs and organs for local classical music fans By Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): "At long last... a chamber orchestra in Jakarta!" The above is not my evaluation but Dr. Richard Haskin's, a prominent personality in Jakarta's classical music circles.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Former U.S. bases tested for waste
Former U.S. bases tested for waste MANILA (Reuter): Former U.S. air and naval bases in the Philippines will be tested for toxic waste, a senior Philippine government official said yesterday. "We're scheduled to conduct testing in July and September," Health Secretary Jaime Galvez Tan said.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 15, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,450 75 2,500 AHAP Insurance 3,300 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 3,175 50 93,500 Aneka Kimia...
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
S'pore to lure back shoppers through sale event
S'pore to lure back shoppers through sale event JAKARTA (JP): Singapore will launch what it bills as the biggest-ever shopping event for one month starting in the middle of next month to bolster its retail sector which has increasingly been hurt by keener competition from other tourist destinations.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
'RCTI' still the most popular TV station
'RCTI' still the most popular TV station JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's first privately owned television station, RCTI, is still the main choice for viewers in Greater Jakarta despite strong competition from new stations.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Foreign ministry to help policy in scholar case
Foreign ministry to help policy in scholar case DILI, East Timor (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said yesterday that his ministry was prepared to assist the police in the criminal prosecution of scholar George Aditjondro, who is seeking permanent residency in Australia.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
KL merchant bank acquired
KL merchant bank acquired KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Bank Simpanan Nasional, Malaysia's soon-to-be-listed national savings bank, yesterday took over Rakyat Merchant Bankers Bhd., which was declared insolvent last year by the central Bank Negara.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
City detectives get new badges
City detectives get new badges JAKARTA (JP): City detectives are being issued with new chrome yellow plated badges, one of several by-products of the recent investigation of the triple murder in Los Angeles. The idea of having the badge came from head of the City Crime Investigation Directorate Col.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Political economy of Russian arms deal (2)
Political economy of Russian arms deal (2) By J. Kusnanto Anggoro This is the second of two articles examining the surge in Russian arms sales in recent years. JAKARTA (JP): The regression of the government's subsidies has affected Russia's arms industry.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stop Merukh, activists demand
Stop Merukh, activists demand PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Officials of the local branch office of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) urged the local government yesterday to ban rival party chief Yusuf Merukh.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Fair transportation
Jakarta Fair transportation JAKARTA (JP): The City Land Transportation Control Agency will deploy 833 buses to serve Jakartans who wish to visit the Jakarta Fair in Kemayoran, North Jakarta, which begins on Saturday.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
RP reserves hit $7.26b
RP reserves hit $7.26b MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' gross international reserves hit US$7.26 billion as of June 14, the Central Bank said in a statement issued yesterday. This figure represents a new high for the year and is a 3.8- percent improvement over the $6.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 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 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Music...
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Market share of state banks continues sliding
Market share of state banks continues sliding JAKARTA (JP): The market share of the country's seven state- owned commercial banks is likely to continue to decline unless immediate measures are taken to consolidate their operations.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
The Listening Post
The Listening Post * You'd think that the ad writers for Sekolah Pelita Harapan would be able to get their English right, considering the zillion dollars per child charged for tuition. I refer to a large display ad in a recent issue of The Jakarta Post, advertising an "Open House, FOR EXPATRIATE'S...
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rudini for abolition of permits
Rudini for abolition of permits JAKARTA (JP): Former home affairs minister Rudini called yesterday for the abolition of the policy requiring people to obtain government permission to hold gatherings, saying that Indonesia was not in "a state of war". His successor, current Minister Moch. Yogie S.M.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sumalindo's profit drops due to tumbling demand
Sumalindo's profit drops due to tumbling demand JAKARTA (JP): Decreasing demand and fierce competition from Malaysian plywood producers have slashed the profit of PT Sumalindo Lestari Jaya and prompted it earlier this year to acquire the shares of a medium density fiberboard (MDF) firm.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Judges, scholars call for battle against crime
Judges, scholars call for battle against crime JAKARTA (JP): Judges and scholars choired together in a seminar held here yesterday to strongly support the police war against any prototype of organized crime syndicates in the city.
Fri, 16 Jun 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, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Monday Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Los Paraguas, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
China, Australia prevail in archery warm-up meet
China, Australia prevail in archery warm-up meet JAKARTA (JP): Foreign archers were not the winners but they taught the Indonesians a dear lesson as they warmed up for the 38th World Championships yesterday.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia to produce railway locomotives
Indonesia to produce railway locomotives JAKARTA (JP): General Electric of the United States will set up a joint venture with state-owned Indonesian companies to produce railway locomotives here, an executive says. Charles "Chuck" E.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Fireworks boss reports to police
Fireworks boss reports to police BREBES, Central Java: Edi Sukamto, owner of a fireworks factory which exploded early this week, reported to the local police upon his arrival from China yesterday. "He appears to be a responsible man.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bigger and longer Istiqlal festival held in September
Bigger and longer Istiqlal festival held in September JAKARTA (JP): Following the success of the first festival on Islamic culture four years ago, the government plans an even bigger, merrier and longer fiesta this year to expose the cultural richness of Indonesia's main religion.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Family attacks officers
Family attacks officers JAKARTA (JP): City police have charged a family of four in Central Jakarta for allegedly having attacked and wounded at least five police officers, including a policewoman, and three civilians.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Experts debate best methods of HIV screening
Experts debate best methods of HIV screening JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to curb the fast spread of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), senior local experts are debating the most effective ways to detect symptoms of the killer disease, predicted to affect more than 500,000 Indonesians by the...
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Discipline move in Bekasi
Discipline move in Bekasi BEKASI (JP): Bekasi Regent Moch. Djamhari has instructed to his subordinates to take strong action against regency employees caught hanging around during working hours. The regent is seeking to discipline regency employees as part of the current National Discipline...
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Military, diplomacy mutually supportive, says Soeharto
Military, diplomacy mutually supportive, says Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that the military and diplomacy are mutually supportive, as attested by the Indonesian campaign in 1962 to win Irian Jaya from Dutch hands.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Substitute for Tapornas
Substitute for Tapornas From Kompas I love sports and want Indonesia to make progress in this area. Unfortunately the Tapornas fund raising concept, introduced by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, received sharp criticism.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI to import more Australian cattle
RI to import more Australian cattle JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will import 170,000 head of cattle from Australia this year, representing an increase of 38 percent, an official said yesterday. "As we cannot yet fulfill our domestic need for meat, we are importing more cattle this year," Director...
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
61 concessions to be used in forestry pilot project
61 concessions to be used in forestry pilot project JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forestry Society is assessing 61 concessions as a pilot project on the criteria for, and indicators of, sustainable forest management.
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Kemayoran board to help area residents relocate
Kemayoran board to help area residents relocate JAKARTA (JP): The Kemayoran Area Development Board has asked local residents to cooperate in the relocation of their houses, in line with city planning. Under the cooperation, which is intended mainly to help settle disputes with local residents over...
Fri, 16 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
DPR passes bill on military's seats in House
DPR passes bill on military's seats in House JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) passed a bill on the reduction of military seats in the legislative body from 100 to 75 to be effective after the 1997 general elections.