Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 11 July 1995

47 articles found

Govt to crack down on illegal gold mining

Govt to crack down on illegal gold mining JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon launch coordinated efforts to crack down on illegal gold miners in West Kalimantan, which have threatened to damage 50,000 hectares of forests, Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana said yesterday.

Govt will not issue permits to delinquent developers

Govt will not issue permits to delinquent developers JAKARTA (JP): The government will use permits to make sure that luxury house developers carry out their obligation to construct low-cost housing, State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung said here yesterday.

Djakarta Lloyd vs former staffers

Djakarta Lloyd vs former staffers JAKARTA (JP): Residents of PT Djakarta Lloyd housing complex on Jl. Hadiah, Jelambar, West Jakarta, protested yesterday an eviction order which the company handed them despite court rulings in the residents' favor.

Gadjah Tunggal to pay dividends

Gadjah Tunggal to pay dividends JAKARTA (JP): PT Gadjah Tunggal, a publicly-listed holding company in tire manufacturing, will distribute cash dividends of Rp 100 per share and a bonus share for each existing stock.

Golkar offers help to scavengers

Golkar offers help to scavengers JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta chapter of the ruling Golkar party is offering to help the thousands of people whose shanty homes were demolished last week to make way for a development project.

Timor forum for debate

Timor forum for debate The agitation over the Mantiri case continues to reverberate in both Indonesia and Australia. In Australia, the withdrawal of the nomination of the former chief of staff for general affairs of the Indonesian Armed Forces as the Indonesian ambassador to Canberra has caused a...

Care International goes local

Care International goes local JAKARTA (JP): Care International Indonesia which has operated here for 28 years has began the transfer of its activities to a local foundation. Yayasan Mitra Masyarakat Membangun (Foundation for Partnership of Community Development, or YM3), chaired by former Finance...

Sabam to return as scheduled

Sabam to return as scheduled JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas asserted yesterday that Indonesia would not delay the return of Ambassador Sabam Siagian from Canberra despite the sudden withdrawal of his appointed successor.

Looking to the future

Looking to the future The congress of Muhammadiyah, which was closed in Banda Aceh yesterday, ran without any substantial discord among its members. Amien Rais, the incumbent leader, won by a land slide majority in the election of new chairman and, examining the background of the 12 other figures,...

Islamic schools included in compulsory program

Islamic schools included in compulsory program JAKARTA (JP): The government expects all Islamic schools to take part in the compulsory education program implemented since last year. Andi Rasdiyanah, director general of development of Islamic Institutions of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, told...

How will APEC reach its targets?

How will APEC reach its targets? By Anwar Nasution The following article is based on a paper presented at the Conference on the Future of Asia-Pacific, held in Tokyo, 30 May-2 June 1995, jointly organized by George Washington University and Yomiuri Shimbun.

Date set for Mantra's cremation

Date set for Mantra's cremation DENPASAR, Bali: The family of Ida Bagus Mantra, the former Bali governor who died last Friday, has set July 22 as the date for his cremation ceremony, popularly known as Ngaben.

Doubts and praises for new Muhammadiyah board

Doubts and praises for new Muhammadiyah board By Santi WE Soekanto and Wisnu Pramudya BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): When preparations for the 43rd congress of Muhammadiyah began recently, the leaders of the reformist Moslem organization vowed that it would become a "smooth, cool and model gathering".

PWI to defend 'Sinar' reporters charged with trespassing

PWI to defend 'Sinar' reporters charged with trespassing JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta branch of the Association of Indonesian Journalists (PWI) formed a team of lawyers yesterday to defend two reporters facing prosecution for trespassing while spying on a daughter of the late president Sukarno.

Pertamina to build lube oil plants

Pertamina to build lube oil plants JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil company Pertamina will build four lube oil blending plants in cooperation with Mobil Oil of the United States, Shell of the Netherlands, Caltex of the United States, China Petroleum Company and domestic firms.

Indonesia continues its losing streak

Indonesia continues its losing streak JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian team again failed to win in the second session after its 1-25 VP defeat by the Australian team in the 5th World Junior Bridge Team Championships in Kuta, Bali, on Sunday.

Manado airport to be expanded

Manado airport to be expanded MANADO, North Sulawesi: The runway at the Sam Ratulangi airport will be extended later this year from 2,500 to 3,000 meters in anticipation of increased traffic by business executives between Manado and cities in the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei.

'Piracy surges in Indonesia'

'Piracy surges in Indonesia' KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Indonesia is witnessing a surge in piracy, with nearly a third of the world's sea robberies taking place in its water during the first five months of this year, an official report said yesterday.

Banharn elected Thai party president

Banharn elected Thai party president BANGKOK (Reuter): Thai members of parliament elected a trusted stalwart of the Chart Thai party as their president yesterday with the power to nominate party leader Banharn Silpa-archa as the country's 21st prime minister.

NGOs target young people in anti-AIDS drive

NGOs target young people in anti-AIDS drive JAKARTA (JP): As sex becomes a common practice among city teenagers, non-government organizations are targeting young people in their anti-AIDS work. They are targeting junior and senior high school students, university students and young people who work...

Mails stuck in Denpasar

Mails stuck in Denpasar KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The local branch of PT Pos Indonesia, the state-owned post office, has decided to charter a special plane to transport approximately half a ton of mail for delivery to the province which has been piling up in Denpasar. Tenan P.

Asia-Pacific told to open up skies ahead of travel boom

Asia-Pacific told to open up skies ahead of travel boom SINGAPORE (AFP): Asia-Pacific nations were urged yesterday to adopt a bold and liberal multilateral aviation regime to ride on a 21st-century tourism boom fueled by Asian wanderlust.

Ciller's plan faces problems in parliament

Ciller's plan faces problems in parliament By Suna Erdem ANKARA (Reuter): Turkish Prime Minister Tansu Ciller is back at square one this week in her bid to democratize the country's constitution after a conservative alliance in parliament sniped relentlessly at her every proposal.

BI unlikely to lower rates in line with U.S.

BI unlikely to lower rates in line with U.S. JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono said here yesterday that lower interest rates in the United States are not likely to affect domestic rates. "There will be no immediate adjustment.

Merger of Surabaya, BPI bourses signed soon

Merger of Surabaya, BPI bourses signed soon JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of PT Bursa Paralel Indonesia (BPI), the company managing the country's over-the-counter market, finally agreed in an extra-ordinary meeting yesterday on the merging of the firm with the Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSE).

Endearing Westerners

Endearing Westerners In 1991, I happened to be overseas for a while. Around a dozen of my friends back home were given my address, and I kept in touch with some of them, both Indonesians and foreigners.

Habibie wants more graduates

Habibie wants more graduates JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said yesterday that the various "strategic industries" which he supervises need more top Indonesian technical graduates in order to flourish.

Seminar on store design

Seminar on store design JAKARTA (JP): Professor Martin Pegler of New York, one of world's noted retail experts, will be a key speaker at a design seminar on Thursday. The seminar, which will be held at the Mulia Tower building, will discuss the dynamics of store design and other topics related to...

Soeharto warns on fragility of food supply

Soeharto warns on fragility of food supply JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto warned yesterday that without sound agricultural development, a combination of natural disasters and rapid development could complicate Indonesia's efforts to provide food to its people in the future.

RP gets $1.1b loan from Japan

RP gets $1.1b loan from Japan TOKYO (AFP): Philippine Foreign Secretary Domingo Siazon and Japanese Foreign Minister Yohei Kono exchanged notes yesterday for a 100.9-billion-yen (US$1.1 billion) loan package, both governments said.

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.

Don't abolish bemos

Don't abolish bemos From Pelita There are many types of public transportation in Jakarta -- city buses, bajajs, bemos, etc. The bemos are operated to cover short as well as long distances. However the city administration is planning to abolish these bemos.

Singaporean investors to be given incentives

Singaporean investors to be given incentives SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore will give investors incentives to restructure operations as part of efforts to keep the city state competitive before its graduation to developed-nation status next year, deputy premier Lee Hsien Loong said yesterday.

McRae beats Eriksson to win Medan Rally

McRae beats Eriksson to win Medan Rally JAKARTA (JP): Scotland's Colin McRae scorched his way to a convincing victory in the Rally of Indonesia '95, the first round of this year's Asia-Pacific Rally Championship in Medan, North Sumatra on Sunday.

Amien Rais re-elected as Muhammadiyah chief

Amien Rais re-elected as Muhammadiyah chief By Santi WE Sukanto and Wisnu Pramudya BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The new central executive board of Muhammadiyah re-elected intellectual Amien Rais yesterday as chairman of the reformist Moslem organization.

Drawing contest for children

Drawing contest for children JAKARTA (JP): APM Communications, an advertising and public relations company, will sponsor a children's drawing competition in connection with the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence. The contest will be held at the Artomoro supermarket on Jl.

Losing excellence

Losing excellence Never mind that French mineral water has lost its sparkle; that we'll be buying Spanish bread sticks; that surat-surat Perancis are made better in Australia, England and Indonesia; that brie and camembert now have a worse aroma than a Jakarta drain; that romance no longer includes...

No new Timor dialog before January: Alatas

No new Timor dialog before January: Alatas JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said yesterday that a second meeting involving all East Timor factions would not take place until after he has met with his Portuguese counterpart again, which is scheduled for January.

Susi, Alan repeat Olympic glory

Susi, Alan repeat Olympic glory KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Indonesian shuttlers and love-birds Alan Budikusuma and Susi Susanti repeated their three-year-old fairy- tale triumph at the Barcelona Olympics by winning the men and women's singles titles in the Malaysian Open here Sunday.

TV today

TV today TVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Willing And Abel 4:30 Science Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Open University Program 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Talk Show: Wawasan 8:05...

There are good and bad dictators, Permadi tells court

There are good and bad dictators, Permadi tells court YOGYAKARTA (JP): Controversial soothsayer Permadi Satrio Wiwoho, who is on trial on charges of blasphemy, admitted in court yesterday of calling Prophet Muhammad a "dictator", but stressed that there were good dictators and bad ones.

Pay phones out of order

Pay phones out of order SEMARANG: Nearly one out of every three pay phones in Semarang are out of order, largely as a result of vandalism. Didi Wargaprawira, head of the local branch of PT Telkom, said his office repairs each month roughly 700 of all the 2,118 pay phones installed in the city.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) July 10, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 2,250 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 3,375 75 408,000 Aneka...

Taxi service

Taxi service A few days ago I sent my maid to the laundry to collect some clothes, including an expensive bed cover that had been dry cleaned. In order to make life easy for her, I told her to take a taxi back home.

Suspects admits killing Beng Seng in self defense

Suspects admits killing Beng Seng in self defense JAKARTA (JP): Two men charged with the murder of businessman Darmansyah Sujadi, alias Nyo Beng Seng, admitted their guilt yesterday, but stressed that it was in self defense and not premeditated as charged.

State postal company supports PT Elnusa

State postal company supports PT Elnusa JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned telephone directory publisher, PT Elnusa Yellow Pages, signed an agreement yesterday with the state-owned postal company, PT Pos Indonesia, to support business and to distribute phone directories through the postal system.

Revision in American dictionary needed

Revision in American dictionary needed JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih has called on The American Heritage College Dictionary to revise its entry for Indonesia in time for the next edition. Singgih told a parliamentary hearing yesterday that the information given by the dictionary, published...