Archive: 1 July 1995
53 articles found
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Nusantara Kraton Festival begins today
Nusantara Kraton Festival begins today SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): A great procession of men dressed as traditional soldiers from ancient palaces across the country will kick off the week-long Nusantara Kraton Festival today.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Int'l works showed at Istiqlal festival
Int'l works showed at Istiqlal festival JAKARTA (JP): The Second International Istiqlal Festival on Islamic culture opening in September will exhibit over 200 traditional and contemporary Islamic works of art from various countries.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Salim Group upset about constraints
Salim Group upset about constraints JAKARTA (JP): Sudwikatmono, a key executive of the Salim Group, the country's most influential business conglomerate, expressed concern yesterday over increased government control of the expansion of large businesses.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 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 Jazz 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Variety Program: Dianrana 8:05 TV Drama: Hati Yang Mendua 9:00 World News 9:30...
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Executives of 'arisan' firm to be tried soon
Executives of 'arisan' firm to be tried soon JAKARTA (JP): Executives of PT Saptamitra Ekakarya, the company which ran the controversial Danasonic arisan savings chain scheme will soon stand trial on charges of fraud and forgery.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Muhammadiyah prepares for congress
Muhammadiyah prepares for congress By Santi WE Soekanto and Wisnu Pramudya JAKARTA (JP): Leading members of Muhammadiyah will gather tomorrow in Banda Aceh to prepare for their 43rd congress, bracing themselves to face a host of issues more important than the recent hullabaloo about who's going to...
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
More clues found in Marsinah murder probe
More clues found in Marsinah murder probe JAKARTA (JP): Police have collected several more clues in their investigation of the murder of labor activist Marsinah, although they say it may take them some considerable time to pin down the murderer or murderers.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Demolition in Rawamangun
Demolition in Rawamangun JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Rawamangun district, East Jakarta, are demanding that the East Jakarta mayoralty provide them with their compensation before they demolish their houses in the very near future.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Public asked to fight gambling
Public asked to fight gambling JAKARTA (JP): Police in Bogor are intensifying their battle against gambling and appealing to the public to take an active part. Bogor police chief Col. Syahroeddin ZP said yesterday that the residents should report to the police any time they see gambling activities...
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Washington names new envoy for Indonesia
Washington names new envoy for Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The United States' Ambassador to China, J. Stapleton Roy, has been nominated as a possible replacement for Robert L. Barry as the American ambassador to Indonesia.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Toshiba to produce TV sets in Indonesia
Toshiba to produce TV sets in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Toshiba Corporation of Japan and Toshiba Singapore Pte. Ltd. will together establish a new company near here to produce color television sets to meet the increasing demand on the global market.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
New mode of deceit
New mode of deceit Nowadays, drivers in Jakarta must beware of hoodlums who intentionally knock themselves into the sides of passing cars. This trick is played most often upon drivers moving slow in heavy traffic or those kind hearted persons who drive slow to avoid danger.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Education for sale
Education for sale From Neraca As parents we are very concerned with the condition of education as widely reported in the media. Reports say that final exam marks have become a commodity. It's quite understandable that all parents want their children to study in the best schools or universities,...
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Best-of-five method for Malaysia Open
Best-of-five method for Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): Badminton will undergo a crucial change when it tries out the popular best-of-five system during the Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur next week, with promoters trying to make the sport more attractive.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Stainless steel demand, investments increase in Asia
Stainless steel demand, investments increase in Asia SINGAPORE (AFP): Asia's consumption of stainless steel is poised to expand more than 50 percent to six million tons a year between now and 2000 as demand increases for products ranging from cars to cutlery, an expert said.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Limited-passenger buses
Limited-passenger buses From Berita Buana Companies providing limited-passenger bus services are supposed to ensure that the number of passengers on their buses does not exceed the number of seats and that fewer stops are made.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Cooperative bank overhauls management
Cooperative bank overhauls management JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bukopin, the country's only cooperative bank, yesterday overhauled its management after its president resigned. In a meeting here, the bank's shareholder promoted Indra Kesuma, the bank's former credit director, as its new president,...
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 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.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Ancol reclamation plan sparks controversy
Ancol reclamation plan sparks controversy JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) has criticized the city administration for approving an exclusive environment impact analysis (Amdal) for the Ancol reclamation plan.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 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, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
ABRI neutrality in elections queried
ABRI neutrality in elections queried SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Political scientists and other observers are questioning whether the Armed Forces (ABRI) can maintain neutrality in the coming elections, given their traditional patronage of the ruling Golkar political grouping.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Bakrie raises $27m loan
Bakrie raises $27m loan JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed PT Bakrie Sumatra Plantations yesterday raised a syndicated revolving credit of US$27 million arranged by the Singapore branch of HSBC Investment Bank Asia Ltd. of Hong Kong. A.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Prepare for failure of contraceptives: Expert
Prepare for failure of contraceptives: Expert JAKARTA (JP): A family planning consultant called for better public education on the use of contraceptives, especially regarding the possibility of failures.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Malaysia's sets two-tier broking commissions
Malaysia's sets two-tier broking commissions KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's stock exchange yesterday announced a two-tiered broker-to-broker commissions that will slash margins for foreign brokers dealing in Malaysian shares from abroad.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
KL liberalizes cement imports to ease shortage
KL liberalizes cement imports to ease shortage KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia has liberalized cement imports to overcome an increasingly acute shortage of the building material, officials and reports said yesterday.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Ciputra Development to distribute dividends
Ciputra Development to distribute dividends JAKARTA (JP): PT Ciputra Development, a property developer whose net profit surged by 3,775 percent last year, announced that it will distribute Rp 22.5 billion (US$10 million), or 22 percent, of its profit as dividends to its shareholders.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Australia wins legal battle over Timor Gap
Australia wins legal battle over Timor Gap THE HAGUE (Reuter): The International Court of Justice yesterday ruled in Australia's favor in a dispute with Portugal over offshore oil exploration in the Timor Gap.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Police force faces new challenges
Police force faces new challenges Today the Indonesian police force is celebrating its 49th anniversary. Satjipto Rahardjo looks at the present challenges facing the force. SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian police force, or POLRI, came into being amid the fight for independence.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Coca Cola relocates factory to Cibitung
Coca Cola relocates factory to Cibitung JAKARTA (JP): PT Djaya Beverages Bottling Company (DBBC), a Coca-Cola bottling company affiliated with Coca-Cola Amatil of Australia, will soon start building a US$72 million plant in Cibitung, 38 km east of here.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Dutch kite maker visits RI festival
Dutch kite maker visits RI festival JAKARTA (JP): Dutch E.M. Ron Schroder is displaying kite making in a workshop held as a part of the on-going International Kite festival 1995 at Marina beach, Ancol recreation park in North Jakarta.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Police clamp down on road racers
Police clamp down on road racers DENPASAR, Bali: Police are clamping down on motorbikers who routinely use the Renon subdistrict for a race arena. Chief of the Nusra Police traffic division Col. Ngusman Fuady said his office is also investigating allegations that a gambling syndicate has turned the...
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Chile, RI sign agreement
Chile, RI sign agreement JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Chile signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday to enhance cooperation in the telecommunications field. The accord was signed here by the Indonesian foreign ministry's director general for foreign economic relations, Soemadi Brotodiningrat,...
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 30, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,250 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,275 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 3,200 0 74,000 Aneka Kimia...
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Japan-RI power deal
Japan-RI power deal TOKYO (AFP): Japanese trading houses Nissho Iwai Corp., Sumitomo Corp. and Tomen Corp. have won a 9.7 billion yen (US$115 million) to supply an Indonesian project with power equipment, company officials said yesterday. Under the deal, Nissho Iwai received a 7.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Govt won't be rushed in licensing labor exporters
Govt won't be rushed in licensing labor exporters JAKARTA (JP): The ministry of manpower said yesterday it would not be rushed into issuing operating licenses to companies sending Indonesian workers abroad, adding that new permits would only be issued in accordance with the government's labor...
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Nissan expands in Asia
Nissan expands in Asia TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. said yesterday its new guidelines for expanding global production were focussed on boosting vehicle capacity in Asia while establishing new engine plants in the United States.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Decorative lamps
Decorative lamps From Media Indonesia Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja some time ago appealed to communities to install decorative lamps in front of their houses to welcome in the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Steel workers depressed
Steel workers depressed SERANG, West Java: Many workers temporarily laid off from PT Krakatau Steel since May are suffering from depression, the chief of the Serang Manpower Office said. Bambang Soetomo told Antara that he had asked the management of the state-owned steel company either to rehire...
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
'Recalcitrant firm must be punished'
'Recalcitrant firm must be punished' JAKARTA (JP): The city council is pressing its demand that the administration take action against developer PT Pacific Corponusa for not honoring its obligation to build public facilities.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Yayuk defeats Tauziat, moves into fourth round
Yayuk defeats Tauziat, moves into fourth round LONDON (Agencies): Indonesia's Yayuk Basuki made it to the fourth round of the Wimbledon tennis championships for the fourth time in a row after putting an end to Frenchwomen Nathalie Tauziat's giant-killing run yesterday.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Jakarta-Bekasi route not enough trains
Jakarta-Bekasi route not enough trains JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned railway company, Perumka, conceded yesterday that it is unable to operate more trains on the busy Jakarta-Bekasi route. "I have to acknowledge that we cannot meet Bekasi residents' demand for more trains," Bambang Waluyojati, a...
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
International kites fly over Indonesia
International kites fly over Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Go to Ancol in North Jakarta and check the sky. There are dragons, birds, snakes, butterflies, lobsters, sailing boats and just ordinary kites flying aloft. Ancol's Marina beach has been full of color since two days ago.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
The APEC timetable
The APEC timetable It is heartening to note that APEC member countries have generally geared up to move one step forward at liberalizing trade between themselves. At the third summit in Osaka later this year, the 18-country organization is expected to make the first decisions on preferential...
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Achieving standards of quality, the ISO 9000 (3)
Achieving standards of quality, the ISO 9000 (3) By Simon Potter This is the third in a series of three articles. It focuses on registration procedures of ISO 9000, the international quality system standard.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Progressive tax confusing
Progressive tax confusing From Bisnis Indonesia I still need some clarification about the system of progressive tax imposed on those who own more than one vehicle. What happens if, for example, I sell one of my cars but the buyer does not registered the change of ownership, then I buy a new car? Do...
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
New secretary at crime investigation office
New secretary at crime investigation office JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Dibyo Widodo installed Lt. Col. Edi Darnadi, 44, as the new secretary of the city police crime investigation directorate yesterday, replacing Lt. Col. M.D. Primanto.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Hundreds strike against rector
Hundreds strike against rector SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): Around 500 students and a number of teachers at the rift-ridden Satya Wacana University staged a demonstration yesterday to demand the resignation of Rector John JOI Ihalauw. "Go away greedy Rector.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Yogya hosts world motocross race
Yogya hosts world motocross race JAKARTA (JP): Yogyakarta, Indonesia's renowned tourists destination, is preparing to welcome rare foreign guests at the end of July when it plays host to the world motocross championships.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Disney show in three malls
Disney show in three malls JAKARTA (JP): The Walt Disney company is presenting a free live show of its characters titled "The Magic Continues" in three malls throughout the city from June 30 to July 19.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Thais with AIDS sent home
Thais with AIDS sent home JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The head of the local health office says 50 Thai nationals who had been working in the fishing industry have been sent home after they tested positive for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Disney prefers out-of-court settlements
Disney prefers out-of-court settlements JAKARTA (JP): The Walt Disney company is choosing to use the out-of-court approach in its fight against piracy of its products in Indonesia, its local representative said yesterday.
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Govt to allow Yamdena logging, despite protests
Govt to allow Yamdena logging, despite protests JAKARTA (JP): The government will not resile from its decision to permit state-run forestry company PT Inhutani I and privately- owned PT Mohtra Agung Persada to exploit forest concessions in Yamdena, Maluku, despite protests from the Association of...
Sat, 01 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Minister defends private operators at T. Priok port
Minister defends private operators at T. Priok port JAKARTA (JP): Despite complaints from port users, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto insisted yesterday that privately-owned terminal operators were necessary to ensure a smooth flow of cargo at the city's Tanjung Priok port.