Archive: 14 July 1995
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Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Jetro promotes Japan investment in Indonesia
Jetro promotes Japan investment in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro) will send three investment missions here during the remainder of this year in order to boost Japan's direct investments in Indonesia.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Omni to run star-rated Marco Polo
Omni to run star-rated Marco Polo JAKARTA (JP): Omni Hotels Asia-Pacific of Hong Kong signed an agreement here yesterday with PT Danayasa Arthatama and PT Aneka Bumi Prasidha on the management of a luxury hotel to be built at the Sudirman Central Business District in South Jakarta.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Control businesses of senior officials' children: Lawyer
Control businesses of senior officials' children: Lawyer JAKARTA (JP): The government must regulate the business activities of children of senior officials, a noted corporate lawyer said yesterday. Todung Mulya Lubis, also known as a vocal human rights campaigner, said a ruling was necessary to...
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Tour association to proceed with savings scheme
Tour association to proceed with savings scheme JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Tour and Travel Agencies (Asita) sees no reason to suspend its Plan Save 5, a scheme requiring its members to save five percentage points of the nine percent commission they receive from airlines.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Australia and tourism
Australia and tourism I was appalled to discover during a recent visit to the Australian Embassy that Indonesians visiting Australia for vacations have to demonstrate they have sufficient funds to leave that country, or they must have proof of a sponsorship by others to support their departure.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
The Listening Post
The Listening Post * When your err with adjectives you shouldn't feel so bad: even native speakers sometimes get them wrong. I refer to a little headline in the June 28 Jakarta Post that confuses count and non-count modifiers.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Woodies retrieve Wimbledon
Woodies retrieve Wimbledon JAKARTA (JP): The Australian pair of Mark Woodforde and Todd Woodbridge kept up the pressure for world best doubles team tag after their historic Wimbledon hat trick. The Woodies became the second team to win Wimbledon three times in a row since the inception of...
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Former forced laborers swindled
Former forced laborers swindled SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Hundreds of former romusha, the term for forced laborers under Japanese occupation, fell victim to a man claiming to be able to help them obtain war compensation.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Rice imports likely, despite better output
Rice imports likely, despite better output JAKARTA (JP): The government has predicted that the amount of rice produced in the country will grow this year but admits that imports will likely remain necessary in order to increase bufferstocks.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Papuans work on Irian soil
Papuans work on Irian soil JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: An estimated 1,000 citizens from neighboring Papua New Guinea, mostly from the Sandaun province, are currently working on local farms or as fishermen. A local administration official, FX Suryanto, said here yesterday that most of the Papuans live...
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Australia's Laverton finds gold at Rawas
Australia's Laverton finds gold at Rawas JAKARTA (JP): A Western Australian mining company, Laverton Gold N.L. (Laverton), announced to the Australian Stock Exchange yesterday the discovery of new substantial gold bearing deposits at its 100 percent owned Rawas gold project in Rawas, South Sumatra.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
French embassy gate blocked by demonstrators
French embassy gate blocked by demonstrators JAKARTA (JP): Approximately 20 protesters blocked French Ambassador Thierry de Beauce's way into his country's embassy yesterday, demanding that Paris cancel its plans to conduct further nuclear tests in the Pacific.
Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Soeharto endorses plan on state-owned pulp companies
Soeharto endorses plan on state-owned pulp companies JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto endorsed yesterday a plan to involve state-owned companies in the production of pulp in Indonesia, Forestry Minister Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Istiqlal to attract 10 million
Istiqlal to attract 10 million JAKARTA (JP): The organizing committee for the upcoming second Istiqlal Festival are expecting up to 10 million people will visit the month-long international gala. The committee bases its estimate on turnout at the first festival in 1991 which reached six million...
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Decorative lights
Decorative lights From Berita Buana In relation to the 468th anniversary of Jakarta and in welcoming the 50th anniversary of the Indonesia's independence, Jakarta is festooned with colorful lights, which makes Jakarta look alive at night.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Islamic chambers to meet
Islamic chambers to meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will host the sixth Islamic Trade Fair, the 14th general assembly, the 28th Executive Committee, and private sector meetings of the Islamic Chambers in October next year, an executive said yesterday.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Susi exacts sweet revenge from Mizui
Susi exacts sweet revenge from Mizui JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Susi Susanti gained sweet revenge over her Asian Games conqueror Hisako Mizui of Japan to waltz safely into the quarterfinals of the Indonesia Open badminton championships yesterday.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Vietnam raises air fares
Vietnam raises air fares HANOI (AFP): Vietnam Airlines has raised its prices on domestic flights for Vietnamese, narrowing the gap in prices for tickets paid by foreigners, a company official said yesterday.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 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, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Progress slow in coming in case against Pemuda Pancasila executives
Progress slow in coming in case against Pemuda Pancasila executives JAKARTA (JP): City police say they are determined to bring to trial three executives of the Pemuda Pancasila youth organization in connection with the fatal torture and beating of a servant in 1993.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Good manners
Good manners Recently I called up an acquaintance who lives in Bogor. His daughter answered the phone and then curtly said to her father: Tuh, telepon which can be translated as : "There. Phone." I was horrified, not only because of the insolent tone the daughter used to address her elderly father,...
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Opium money helped fund RI independence struggle
Opium money helped fund RI independence struggle JAKARTA (JP): Opium smuggling helped raise money to finance Indonesia's independence fight against the Dutch in the 1940s, historians said yesterday. They said in a seminar to review the revolution years 50 years ago that such operations were...
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Shadow puppet shows to be held
Shadow puppet shows to be held SURAKARTA, Central Java: Coordinating Minister for Security and Political Affairs Soesilo Soedarman will open on Saturday a grand occasion for lovers of traditional shadow puppet (wayang) performances.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Indorama issues bonds
Indorama issues bonds JAKARTA (JP): Indorama International Finance ( Brookgrance International Finance Ltd.), the overseas promoter of PT Indorama Synthetics, has issued exchangeable bonds worth 40 million Swiss francs in the Swiss market, an executive of the company here said yesterday.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Smoke in your nose
Smoke in your nose From Jayakarta Non-smokers are rightfully upset by the cigarette smoke in crowded public places and city buses. Recently I witnessed a very unpleasant incident on a bus leaving from the Kampung Rambutan terminal to Pasar Baru, Jakarta. Next to a young lady sat a young man.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
'Conditions better at T. Priok'
'Conditions better at T. Priok' JAKARTA (JP): After its first six weeks, a new service system at Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port has considerably eased the flow of cargo at the port, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said yesterday.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Jakarta needs 'flexible' figure in Canberra
Jakarta needs 'flexible' figure in Canberra JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must appoint someone "flexible" as its next ambassador to Australia, Harold Crouch, a senior Australian scholar on Indonesia, said yesterday.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Police tortured the suspects, witness in murder trial says
Police tortured the suspects, witness in murder trial says JAKARTA (JP): The trial of two men accused of murdering businessman Darmansyah Sujadi alias Nyo Beng Seng took a new twist yesterday after a witness testified that he saw police officers torturing the suspects.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Usage of laser medicine gains popularity in RI
Usage of laser medicine gains popularity in RI JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's medical practitioners are expanding the usage of laser treatment, according to one ophthalmologist. Rumita S. Kadarisman, the chairman of Indonesian Society for Laser Medicine, told the press yesterday that to further boost...
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
'TPI' cameraman murdered
'TPI' cameraman murdered JAKARTA (JP): A cameraman of the private television network TPI died after being stabbed outside his house in Kemanggisan, West Jakarta, on Wednesday, police said yesterday. The man died after being refused treatment by two hospitals, who told his relatives that they did...
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Recent fraud cases disgrace accountants
Recent fraud cases disgrace accountants JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Association of Indonesian Accountants, Soedarjono, acknowledged yesterday that his organization must address integrity problems plaguing the accounting profession in Indonesia.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Lawyers remind court that Permadi is Moslem
Lawyers remind court that Permadi is Moslem YOGYAKARTA (JP): Lawyers defending soothsayer Permadi Satrio Wiwoho yesterday took offense at an accusation by government prosecutors that their client is not a Moslem, but a follower of a Javanese cult known as Kepercayaan terhadap Tuhan Yang Maha Esa.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Builder of subway to be selected through open bid
Builder of subway to be selected through open bid JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja assured yesterday that the builder of the planned multi-million 14 kilometer subway will be determined by an open bid.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 13, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,250 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 3,425 0 218,000 Aneka Kimia 6,400 200 111,500...
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Kabuto 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Student 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...
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Christopher to visit Hanoi
Christopher to visit Hanoi WASHINGTON (Reuter): Secretary of State Warren Christopher will make a four-nation tour of Asia at the end of July, culminating in a historic visit to Vietnam to mark the opening of relations, the State Department said on Wednesday.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Students row during strike
Students row during strike SALATIGA, Central Java: Hundreds of students from the troubled Satya Wacana Christian University held yet another strike yesterday against Rector John JOI Ihalauw who has, to date, dismissed dozens of teachers.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
More clean water for Jakartans
More clean water for Jakartans JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta branch of the state-owned Water Enterprise will expand its current capacity from 4,000 to 7,500 liter per second by the end of the year. Branch chief Sulistijo said yesterday that an additional provider system is being established in...
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Keep celebration in proper spirit: Emil
Keep celebration in proper spirit: Emil JAKARTA (JP): Any activities to greet the coming golden anniversary of Indonesia's independence should not rely too much on donation from wealthy businessmen, Emil Salim says.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Decentralization long overdue: Nored scholars
Decentralization long overdue: Nored scholars JAKARTA (JP): Two leading scholars welcomed President Soeharto's remarks that Indonesia should reassess the role of the central government and give more autonomy to the regions, but they said that decentralization is long overdue.
Fri, 14 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Coca-Cola extends deal
Coca-Cola extends deal JAKARTA (JP): Coca-Cola and the publicly listed PT Putra Sejahtera Pioneerindo, one of the country's largest fast food franchises, announced yesterday a four-year extension of their contract of exclusivity.