Archive: 15 July 1995
48 articles found
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
109 officers complete course
109 officers complete course JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the City Military Center Regiment Col. Sudrajat closed yesterday a three-month training course for low- ranking officers at the center in East Jakarta.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Who decides on how far journalists can go?
Who decides on how far journalists can go? By Imanuddin JAKARTA (JP): Who's to decide on how far journalists can go before their work becomes an intrusion into the private lives of people? Where do you draw the line when their work is considered a violation of individuals' rights to privacy? These...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Treasure hunting continuous in Silo
Treasure hunting continuous in Silo JEMBER, East Java: Hundreds of villagers in Silo have been in a hunting frenzy for the past several months searching for artifacts of Hinduism and Buddhism. Around 300 residents have been working day and night digging out ancient graves, searching for stone beads...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Cambodians again refugees at home
Cambodians again refugees at home By Gary Way BATTAMBANG, Cambodia (AFP): Three years ago, 37-year-old Ly Sameth was called a "refugee." He was repatriated by the United Nations after the signing of the 1991 Paris Peace Accords along with 360,000 of his fellow Cambodians, promised safety and...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Jakarta Fair fails to reach target due to weather problem
Jakarta Fair fails to reach target due to weather problem JAKARTA (JP): Worries that the month-long Jakarta Fair, which closes today, would fail to reach its target to attract three million visitors have come true.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
717 people nabbed in overnight raid
717 people nabbed in overnight raid JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested 717 people in a massive overnight security-and-order operation in Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi yesterday. Police said the people arrested included suspected prostitutes, hoodlums, unlicensed alcohol sellers, unlicensed...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 14, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,250 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 2,500 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 3,400 -25 87,000 Aneka Kimia 6,400...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Assembly permits remain a fact of life
Assembly permits remain a fact of life By Hendardi JAKARTA (JP): These past few weeks have seen the reappearance of a public discussion on the issue of permits. A number of gatherings and discussions were pitted against the policy of obtaining permits.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Tsunami victims to receive aid
Tsunami victims to receive aid LAMKAWE, Aceh: The Ministry of Social Services has allocated Rp 262 million (approximately US $119,000) to build 350 modest houses for victims off tidal waves. Minister Inten Suweno announced the assistance plan when she met on Thursday with residents of Lamkawe...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Indonesia won't seek apology from Beatrix
Indonesia won't seek apology from Beatrix JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will not use the upcoming visit of Netherlands' Queen Beatrix to demand an apology for the 350 years during which the Dutch colonized this country, an official said yesterday.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Mauling at Makro store
Mauling at Makro store On July 13, 1995 I shopped at the Makro store in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta. I had finished my shopping but had not yet paid for my goods. I left my four-month old baby girl in my car with our housekeeper and driver.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
KL to tender airport deal
KL to tender airport deal KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's second international airport project will tender 27 more packages worth 680 million ringgit (US$272 million) before the end of the year, officials said yesterday.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
'Panji Sepuh', from classical to contemporary
'Panji Sepuh', from classical to contemporary JAKARTA (JP): And the master was dead. An umbrella, the royal emblem, was burned. The fire licked it slowly but certainly and illuminated the dark stage. It was very quiet, only the sound of breathing indicated that the room was full of people.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
City plans grand festivity for Independence Day
City plans grand festivity for Independence Day JAKARTA (JP): The city is gearing up for grand festivities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence, which falls on Aug. 17. The revelry, continuing well beyond Aug.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
More protests expected before pools
More protests expected before pools SEMARANG (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman Astrosemitro has warned his 180,000-strong force to prepare themselves for more demonstrations over the next two years as the nation gears up for the 1997 general elections.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Man murders wife's lover
Man murders wife's lover JAKARTA (JP): A jealous husband killed a man whom he suspected was his wife's boyfriend Thursday. The murder took place in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta. The Kebayoran Lama police precinct said that the husband, Rachman, reported what he had done to the police after he...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Soccer expert?
Soccer expert? This is in reference to Piero Ronci's letter published in The Jakarta Post on July 14, 1995. 1) "Platt joins Arsenal." Correct. 2) "Gascoigne returns to Arsenal." Wrong. He joined Glasgow Rangers and by the way he never played for Arsenal.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Mayora Indah to pay dividends
Mayora Indah to pay dividends JAKARTA (JP): PT Mayora Indah, a publicly listed food processing company, will distribute dividends of Rp 100 per share to its shareholders, an executive said. After an annual meeting of the company's shareholders yesterday, the president of the company, Halim Atmadja,...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Vietnam's APEC membership hailed
Vietnam's APEC membership hailed WASHINGTON (Kyodo): A senior U.S. official said she supports Vietnam joining the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in November 1996 -- the next time new membership will be considered.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Merpati serves new domestic routes
Merpati serves new domestic routes JAKARTA (JP): Merpati Nusantara Airlines, one of the country's six scheduled air carriers, as of tomorrow will start serving three new domestic routes from the Halim Perdanakusuma airport in East Jakarta by operating CN-235 aircraft.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Caution urged in dealing with ex-communists
Caution urged in dealing with ex-communists JAKARTA (JP): Speaker of the House Wahono called for caution yesterday in dealing with recent calls to release political prisoners implicated in the 1965 communist coup, stressing that communism remains a latent threat in Indonesia.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
RI students win medals at int'l physics contest
RI students win medals at int'l physics contest JAKARTA (JP): A group of Indonesian students won silver and bronze medals in the recent international physics contest in Canberra, Australia. Teguh Mulia and four other youths joined the July 5-11 International Physics Olympics after they beat around...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
ISO-9000 recipients
ISO-9000 recipients JAKARTA (JP): Only 70 companies in Indonesia have thus far received IS0-9000 quality and management certification, far less than the number in neighboring countries, says a senior surveyor. P.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Bali to hold world surfing c'ships
Bali to hold world surfing c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Bali is to play host to the 600 surfers from 40 countries competing in the World Surfing Championships next year. Rizani Idsa Karnanda of the Bali Surfing Club said yesterday that Bali's appointment to hold the prestigious championships was made by...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
400 foreigners will join youth march
400 foreigners will join youth march JAKARTA (JP): Some 400 people from 22 countries will take part in the fourth national youth march, known as the Kirab Remaja Nasional, which will be launched nationwide on Monday, the chief organizer said yesterday.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Force 5 Danguard Ace 3:05 Sports 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Feature 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Sky Magazine.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Faster reading method for Koran
Faster reading method for Koran PEKANBARU, Riau: The local office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs will soon publish in Thai language a book on a new method for reading the Holy Koran. Inventor of the Hattawiyah method, Moh.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Difficult to eradicate
Difficult to eradicate Corruption is to be found in every corner of our nation's bureaucracy, especially in the agencies in charge of issuing licenses. Thus, the people have found themselves at a loss as how to protect themselves from the corrupt officials.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Film festival free to public
Film festival free to public JAKARTA (JP): The organizers of the forthcoming 40th Asia- Pacific Film Festival, which will be held on July 23-26, will provide free tickets for those interested in viewing the feature films.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Most Indonesians prefer watching TV to reading
Most Indonesians prefer watching TV to reading JAKARTA (JP): Around two-thirds of all Indonesians over ten- years-old have been exposed to television and radio, but only a fourth of them read newspapers, a survey concludes.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Indonesian exports promising: Lehman
Indonesian exports promising: Lehman JAKARTA (JP): Global investment bank Lehman Brothers said yesterday that Indonesia's export picture is "reasonably reassuring and expected to brighten in the coming months" on the back of "vibrant" growth in a number of industries.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
RP coconut earnings soar
RP coconut earnings soar MANILA (Reuter): Philippine coconut industry earnings in the first five months of 1995 jumped 155.97 percent to US$414.355 million from $161.879 million a year earlier, a private industry trade group said.
Sat, 15 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, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Additional school fees must be approved by PTA
Additional school fees must be approved by PTA JAKARTA (JP): The City education authority yesterday told chief administrators of state high schools that any additional fees charged to students outside officially recognized admission fees must be negotiated with parent-teacher associations (PTA).
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Turning a new page
Turning a new page At the White House on 11 July, U.S. President Bill Clinton announced the normalization of diplomatic relations with Vietnam. This is an important decision, which responds to the aspirations of the American people and the general developing trend in the world.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Revolution was political above all, scholars say
Revolution was political above all, scholars say JAKARTA (JP): Prominent scholars discussed the Indonesian revolutionary wars yesterday and concluded that the struggle for independence here was more political than social in nature.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Expressive Works at Jakarta arts center
Expressive Works at Jakarta arts center By Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): Some 20 short films made by Jakarta Arts Institute (IKJ) film students will be shown by the Kine Club at Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Center. The film festival will run between July 17 and 19 at the Indoors Theater.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Bimantara, Hyundai join in car assembling plant
Bimantara, Hyundai join in car assembling plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Citra Mobil Nasional, a subsidiary of the well-diversified Bimantara Group, will establish a 200-hectare car assembling plant in Cikampek of West Java in cooperation with Hyundai Motor Company of South Korea.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
'TV commercials demoralizes youth'
'TV commercials demoralizes youth' SURABAYA, East Java: Local ulemas are calling on the Film Censorship Agency (LSF) to tighten its supervision of both television and film commercials. Chairman of the local branch of the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) K.H.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Indonesia assured of men's singles crown
Indonesia assured of men's singles crown JAKARTA (JP): Olympic champion Alan Budikusuma assured Indonesia of the men's singles crown at the US$170,000 Indonesia Open badminton championships when he joined his all-conquering team to sweep all four semifinal berths yesterday.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Why not a Sukarno-Hatta Museum?
Why not a Sukarno-Hatta Museum? From Media Indonesia I read a news report that Mrs. Tien Soeharto, head of Purna Bhakti Pertiwi Foundation, conveyed a certificate of honor to businessman Bob Hasan and his wife on July 10, 1995, for his assistance in developing the Purna Bhakti Pertiwi museum at the...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Bulog to import 6,000 tons of olein from Malaysia
Bulog to import 6,000 tons of olein from Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): The National Logistics Agency (Bulog), the government's semi buffer stock agency for certain food products, will import 6,000 tons of olein from Malaysia in preparation for a possible shortage of the cooking oil raw material.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Burma needs more than Suu Kyi
Burma needs more than Suu Kyi Within hours of the unexpected release from house arrest, Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi conferred with colleagues from her party, the National League for Democracy.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Restrict foreign broadcasts
Restrict foreign broadcasts The government is expected to submit a draft law on broadcasting to the House of Representatives, hopefully this year. This means that the draft will be passed into law next year at the earliest. One reality is already right before our eyes.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Hospitals deny turning away TV cameraman
Hospitals deny turning away TV cameraman JAKARTA (JP): Officials at the Patria Ikka and Harapan Kita hospitals yesterday denied that their institutions had refused to treat a TPI television cameraman before he died on Wednesday night.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Idroes won't go easy on district chief
Idroes won't go easy on district chief JAKARTA (JP): Idroes, the deputy governor in charge of administrative affairs, says he will not hesitate to take stern action against the Pulogadung district chief either or any official if allegations concerning the falsification of land documents prove to be...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Common people forgotten heroes
Common people forgotten heroes JAKARTA (JP): As Indonesians mark their 50th independence anniversary this year, two historians ask that they give some thought to two groups of people whose contribution to the revolution were equally important yet often forgotten: women and rural people.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
2,100 nabbed in N. Jakarta
2,100 nabbed in N. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of people have been fined between Rp 3,500 (US$1.50) and Rp 5,500 each in a judicial operation conducted by officials of the North Jakarta mayoralty for traveling without carrying proper identification cards.