Archive: 9 June 1995
44 articles found
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Japan fails to apologize to Asia
Japan fails to apologize to Asia Japan's tripartite ruling coalition has reached a compromise at the last minute, enabling it to keep its promise to draft a resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the ending of World War II. The resolution must be passed before the Diet session ends on June 18, but Jakarta Post Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin anticipates that, before then, more Asian voices will condemn rather than praise it.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Manggarai residents urged to remain calm
Manggarai residents urged to remain calm JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has urged residents of Manggarai, South Jakarta, whose land may be appropriated to make way for the construction of a huge integrated transport terminal, to remain calm. The governor told the residents yesterday that the project, the cost of which has been estimated to be about US$285 million, would not cause them to suffer.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ometraco gains Rp 21.5b
Ometraco gains Rp 21.5b JAKARTA (JP): The publicly listed PT Ometraco Realty reported yesterday that it recorded an after-tax profit of Rp 21.5 billion (around US$9.7 million) in 1994, a company statement read. The company said that the company's earning per share in 1994 reached Rp 191, indicating a 9.1 growth percent over 1993.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Four mayoralties win Adipura awards
Four mayoralties win Adipura awards JAKARTA (JP): Four of the city's five mayoralties have won Adipura environmental awards for their success in improving sanitation. The awards were presented by President Soeharto yesterday to the mayors of South, East, Central and West Jakarta at the Indonesia in Miniature Park (Taman Mini Indonesia Indah) in East Jakarta.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Parents demonstrate at Satya Wacana
Parents demonstrate at Satya Wacana SALATIGA, Central Java: Demonstrations against the rector of the Satya Wacana Christian University, John JOI Ihalauw, continued yesterday. Yesterday's protest involved not only students and dismissed teachers but also students' parents, who are frustrated by the endless dispute, which has practically crippled academic activities on the campus. Tension mounted when hundreds of demonstrators marched to the rector's office.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt to keep Gresik share lead
Govt to keep Gresik share lead JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed state cement company PT Semen Gresik yesterday assured the House of Representatives that its plans to issue 444 million rights shares will not change the government's position as the company's majority shareholder.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Newspaper cuts circulation
Newspaper cuts circulation BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Semarak Bengkulu daily has cut its circulation from 5,500 to 4,500 due to the ongoing paper crisis, its manager, Suparno, said yesterday. Not only is the daily hurt by the nationwide shortage of newsprint but also by production costs, which have soared from 30 percent to 60 percent, he told the Antara news agency. Many subscribers canceled their subscriptions after the rate was raised from Rp 9,000 (US$4) to Rp 13,000 per month, he said.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pertina beckons Bahari brothers
Pertina beckons Bahari brothers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian amateur boxing association (Pertina) has taken one step closer to settling its rift with the Bahari brothers, Pino and Nemo. The association has offered the leading boxers places in the national team line-up for the Southeast Asian Games in December.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sanskrit language (2)
Sanskrit language (2) From Republika Bahasa Indonesia is my mother tongue. This means that I have been speaking this language since my childhood. I love and am very proud of speaking Bahasa Indonesia. It is a beautiful language, especially if it is well and correctly spoken. That's is why I enthusiastically welcome the campaign of using Bahasa nicely and properly.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar's leader visit Singapore
Myanmar's leader visit Singapore SINGAPORE (AFP): The chairman of Myanmar's ruling junta, Than Shwe, arrived here yesterday for a four-day official visit aimed at boosting economic ties with Singapore. Than Shwe's trip, at the invitation of Singapore Premier Goh Chok Tong, is his first to the city state since he became head of the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) in April 1992.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Lippo to construct 70-story tower on Jl. Sudirman
Lippo to construct 70-story tower on Jl. Sudirman JAKARTA (JP): The Lippo Group will build a 70-story building called Sudirman Asia Tower at a cost of US$160 million in the Jl. Sudirman golden triangle in South Jakarta. PT Lippoland Development in cooperation with Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd. of South Korea is scheduled to start the construction of the project by the end of this year. A cooperation agreement for the construction of the project was signed yesterday by Roy E.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bank Tiara's profit soars
Bank Tiara's profit soars JAKARTA (JP): Bank Tiara, a publicly listed private bank, reported a 90 percent increase in its after-tax profit to Rp 19 billion (US$8.48 million) or Rp 254 per share last year from Rp 10 billion or Rp 183 per share in 1993. The bank said yesterday that the development of its marketing strategy and the fee-based income contribution of 15.4 percent caused its revenues to increase by 58.8 percent to Rp 140 billion last year from Rp 88 billion in 1993.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Fair expects more visitors
Jakarta Fair expects more visitors JAKARTA (JP): This year's Jakarta Fair at the Kemayoran fairgrounds is projected to attract about three million people, an executive of the Jakarta International Trade Center said yesterday. Director of the center Sukardjo Hardjoprawiro told reporters that the projected number of visitors is about 30 percent higher than last year.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Asia to be center of the world: Naisbitt
Asia to be center of the world: Naisbitt JAKARTA (JP): Asia, with China as its driving force, will become the center of the world in the next century, says the master trend analyst John Naisbitt. Naisbitt, the author of the best-selling books Megatrends and Global Paradox, predicted that 50 years from now, it will become clear that the most momentous global development of the 1990s and the early part of the next century occurred in Asia.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Businessman intends suing businesswoman for libel
Businessman intends suing businesswoman for libel JAKARTA (JP): A businessman being investigated for fraud is going to start libel proceedings against the entrepreneur who laid the fraud charges. "We'll lodge our charge at the City Police Headquarters tomorrow," Muhammad Alzier Thabranie, president director of a private firm, told reporters yesterday.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Want a divorce? Beware of brokers
Want a divorce? Beware of brokers SURABAYA, East Java (JP): The increasing number of divorce cases has given rise to middlemen, who offer services to those who want to bypass formal, arduous administrative procedures. Brokers, roaming the offices of the religious court, promise divorcing couples that they can arrange the procedures easily with court officials, so long as the couple can afford to pay.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sanskrit language (1)
Sanskrit language (1) President Soeharto's recent warning on the unnecessary but offensive use of foreign words on billboards or as names of apartment buildings and other real estate projects could not have happened at a more opportune time. Such use of foreign languages reflects a tragic lack of respect for our national language, especially considering that the advertisers or real estate owners could have found suitable equivalents in Bahasa Indonesia with little or no effort.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
New apartments in Pancoran
New apartments in Pancoran JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung has inaugurated the Griya Pancoran apartment building in South Jakarta. The inauguration, held on Wednesday evening, was also attended by Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Azwar Anas, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman, chairman of the Indonesian Real Estates Association Enggartiasto Lukita and Chairman of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association Ponco Sutowo.
Fri, 09 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 Culture Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Economy Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Karya Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Music 9:00 World News 9:30 Quiz: Siapa Dia 10:30 Film: Burning Rage 10:55 Late News 11:05 Film (continued) Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Fri, 09 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. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday. * Sheraton Lagoon Nusa Dua Beach: Poolside Terrace - Janger Cultural Performance, Friday. Pasar Ikan Seafood Market, Saturday.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie Finance gets loan
Bakrie Finance gets loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie Finance Corporation, a multifinance company listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, yesterday secured a syndicated loan of US$30 million from 10 international financial institutions. Bakrie Finance announced that the loan agreement was signed here yesterday by its president, Mustafa Jatim, and executives of the two arranging banks, the Asian Banking Corporation and the Singapore branch of Standard Chartered Bank.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Kreasi Baru': A mixture of two musics
'Kreasi Baru': A mixture of two musics By Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): The combination of gamelan with a symphony orchestra is not a new one. The first time I heard such a mixture was towards the end of the 1950s when a visiting American conductor, Wheeler Becket, composed and conducted a piece for symphony orchestra and gamelan. "Experimental" is probably the only way to describe that piece which, as far as I know, has not to been performed again since that time.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia to face another Chinese test
Indonesia to face another Chinese test JAKARTA (JP): A weakened Indonesian side is facing treacherous opposition from a rejuvenated China in the Asia Cup badminton championships in Qing Dao, next week. The Badminton Association of Indonesia has rested world champion Hariyanto Arbi and out-of-form Susi Susanti for the June 14-18 event, adding to Indonesia's major absentees list.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sheraton to manage hotel in Surakarta
Sheraton to manage hotel in Surakarta JAKARTA (JP): International Telephone and Telegraph (ITT) Sheraton of the United States signed an agreement here yesterday with PT Hotel Anomsolo Saranatama on the management of a four- star rated hotel in Surakarta, Central Java. "It will be the 12th Indonesian hotel to be managed by Sheraton," Erhard Noreisch, manager of ITT Sheraton Indonesia, told reporters after signing the agreement with Agus Sugiarto, director of Hotel Anomsolo Saranatama.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 8, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,100 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,300 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 3,150 100 830,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 6,000 -25 6,500 Anwar Sierad 1,425 -75 84,500 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,800 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 1,950 -75 454,500 Argo Pantes 2,600 0 0 Asiana IMI Industries 1,000 0 10,000 Aster Dharma...
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt vows to protect environment
Govt vows to protect environment JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia marked World Environment Day yesterday by reaffirming its commitment to continuing development without damaging the environment. "Let us develop the country without worsening pollution, without destroying forests and biodiversity, without adding to mangrove destruction and without devastating our coasts and marine resources," Soeharto said in a speech.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bank Papan's management overhauled after takeover
Bank Papan's management overhauled after takeover JAKARTA (JP): The management of the publicly-listed Bank Papan Sejahtera underwent a major change yesterday following the controversial takeover of the bank's majority stake by obscure local businessman Jopie Widjaya. A.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dharmala to pay dividends
Dharmala to pay dividends JAKARTA (JP): PT Dharmala Sakti Sejahtera, a private finance company listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, plans to distribute dividends of Rp 100 per share on Aug. 10 this year, a company executive said yesterday. Suyanto Gondokusumo, the company's president, said after the annual shareholder meeting that the company's net profit had increased by 65 percent, from Rp 37.28 billion in 1993 to Rp 61.54 billion last year.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Savings scheme for sport not dead yet: Hayono
Savings scheme for sport not dead yet: Hayono JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman, who is being accused of condoning gambling in raising funds for sports development, yesterday said his plan for a savings scheme has not been abandoned completely. Hayono however acknowledged that the scheme, known as Tapornas, has been widely discredited by bad publicity even before the study on it was completed.
Fri, 09 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. to 11 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Boece & Ayu (pianist and singer), Tuesday to Saturday, from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Jakarta String Fantasy Trio, Monday to Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
The succession issue
The succession issue Lately, the question of national leadership and succession has again become the talk of the day. Discussions revolve around the question of who the possible candidates for the presidency for the 1998-2003 period might be. A similar debate concerns the candidacy for the vice presidency. Positively viewed, all this is natural because it reflects a healthy concern for the nation's future.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bintang investigation gets down to details
Bintang investigation gets down to details JAKARTA (JP): The police investigation of controversial politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas yesterday finally moved into specifics, with questions over remarks he allegedly made to slander the government. Bintang told reporters after a three-hour interrogation at the National Police Headquarters that the investigators read out excerpts of a speech he purportedly made at a speaking engagement in Berlin in March and April.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dossier on triple murder
Dossier on triple murder JAKARTA (JP): The City Police Force will hand over the dossier on the Los Angeles triple murder case, the main suspect of which is Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, to the Central Jakarta Prosecutor's Office later this month. "The police want to turn in the dossier on the L.A. triple murder as soon as possible," City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. Bambang Haryoko told The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Asia displeased over Japan's war 'apology'
Asia displeased over Japan's war 'apology' HONG KONG (Reuter): Asians whose countries suffered under Japan's ruthless World War II expansionism were less than pleased yesterday with an apologetic resolution to be adopted by that country's parliament next week. There was some applause for Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama's efforts to persuade disparate coalition partners to make an unambiguous apology, and even some relief the resolution went as far as it did.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
China may have miscalculated over Mischief Reef (1)
China may have miscalculated over Mischief Reef (1) By Bilveer Singh This is the first of two articles examining China's recent move on Mischief Reef in the South China Sea. SINGAPORE (JP): By the time the National People's Congress passed the Law on the Territorial Sea and the Contiguous Zone in February 1992, China had already twice used force to occupy islands in the South China Sea, namely, in January 1974 and in March 1988.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Great River secures loan
Great River secures loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Great River Industries, a listed garment maker, secured yesterday a syndicated loan of US$75 million to finance its expansion plans, a company statement read. The statement, made available to the press yesterday, states that the three-year loan was extended with an annual interest rate of 1.5 percent above the Singapore Inter-Bank Offered Rate. The loan agreement was signed in Singapore yesterday, it stated.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bali bamboo conference draws world's interest
Bali bamboo conference draws world's interest JAKARTA (JP): Bamboo enthusiasts and environmentalists from all over the world are meeting in Bali for the fourth International Bamboo Congress, Workshop, and Festival. The four-day conference, which begins in Ubud on June 19, will be marked by a gala benefit evening at the Four Seasons Resort on June 17, which will celebrate Indonesian art, culture, and fashion.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Drought hits Gunungkidul
Drought hits Gunungkidul YOGYAKARTA: With the rainy season still at least four months away, the southern part of Gunungkidul regency, about 60 kilometers east of here, is already suffering from drought. Almost all of the regency's 50 lagoons, which are used to hold rain water during the dry season, are already dry, spokesman for the regency administration, Basuki Rochim, said.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dealing with Indonesians
Dealing with Indonesians It has been interesting to read replies to Mr McLaughlin's letter complaining about the way he was treated by his neighbor. Perhaps a few pieces of advice and cultural knowledge might help him to tolerate life in Indonesia a little more. One important point first; Jakarta is not a reflection of the nation. It's the capital of it. * Not all Indonesians are friendly (as you have been ill- informed by subsequent letters).
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Groups take Lippo stakes
Groups take Lippo stakes HONG KONG (AFP): Lippo Group said yesterday it made US$57.5 million from selling stakes in a suburban development project in Jakarta to two Hong Kong companies. In a statement, Lippo said China Resources (Holdings) Co. Ltd., which is controlled by China's trade ministry, had taken five percent of PT Lippo Village, 25 minutes from the center of the Indonesian capital. Hutchison Whampoa Ltd., controlled by tycoon Li Ka-shing, took 5.6 percent, the group added.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Navy has first woman lieutenant commander
Navy has first woman lieutenant commander JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Navy broke new ground yesterday when it inducted its first woman lieutenant commander. Second Lieutenant Siti Ariftini Sutji was installed as commander of the KAL Kangean patrol vessel, which is under the Limited Patrol Unit of the Navy's Third Base in Surabaya, Antara reported. Second Lieutenant Sutji, 37 years old, was promoted to the number one position on the ship following a training stint which began in December.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
KL ready to talk further on Sipadan and Ligitan
KL ready to talk further on Sipadan and Ligitan JAKARTA (JP): Visiting Malaysian Foreign Minister Abdullah Badawi dodged questions yesterday on the likelihood of taking the disputed Sipadan and Ligitan Islands to international arbitration, stressing instead Kuala Lumpur's commitment to further talks. "At this time, let's just follow what has been agreed and understood between the two leaders," he said on his arrival at Soekarno-Hatta airport yesterday afternoon.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Australian, Taiwan men deported
Australian, Taiwan men deported AMBON, Maluku: Immigration authorities have deported an Australian, whose sail boat ran aground, and 111 Taiwanese fishermen, caught poaching in Indonesian territorial waters. Chief of the Maluku immigration office Abdu Syarief told Antara that the Australian, Colin Alan Usmar, was deported to Darwin, through Bali, yesterday.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rajawali wins 'in-principle' GSM permit
Rajawali wins 'in-principle' GSM permit JAKARTA (JP): A senior government official said yesterday that a firm controlled by the Rajawali Group has won an "in-principal permit" to participate in the Global System for Mobile (GSM) cellular telephone business. "The remaining permits to be given to PT Telekomindo Primabhakti are operational permits and those which include a transfer of frequency," Director General of Post and Telecommunications Djakaria Purawidaja told reporters here yesterday.