Archive: 25 July 1995
50 articles found
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
RI wants cooperation in ASEAN law enforcement
RI wants cooperation in ASEAN law enforcement JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia wants the ASEAN members to cooperate in matters of law enforcement, a top official said yesterday. Attorney General Singgih made the announcement moments after he accompanied his counterparts from member countries of the...
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
'Local businessmen of foreign descent are less nationalistic'
'Local businessmen of foreign descent are less nationalistic' SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): The Association of Indigenous Entrepreneurs charged the country's businesspeople of foreign descent yesterday with being less nationalistic.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Soeharto to launch Indonesian train cars
Soeharto to launch Indonesian train cars JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is scheduled to launch a set of locally-built express train cars here on July 31, State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 24, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,250 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,725 -25 80,000 Aneka Kimia...
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Rioting breaks out in Baucau
Rioting breaks out in Baucau DILI, East Timor (JP): Twenty shops were burned down and three people injured in the latest rioting involving indigenous people and immigrants last week, eyewitnesses said. Chief of the East Timor military command Col.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Congress on biology opened
Congress on biology opened JAKARTA (JP): Both a national congress and a seminar on biology were opened here yesterday, with the government calling on biologists to train new experts. Bambang Soehendro, the director general of high education of the Ministry of Education and Culture, who...
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
China should ratify sea law convention
China should ratify sea law convention The status of the Natuna Islands has been cleared up, with Foreign Minister Cin Qian Qichen's assurance to Foreign Minister Ali Alatas that the oil-rich islands belong to the Republic of Indonesia.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Bonded zone chief shrugs off gripes
Bonded zone chief shrugs off gripes JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Kawasan Berikat Nusantara (KBN) says it is not worried by the threats of several industrial companies that they will relocate their plants from its bonded zone in Cakung, North Jakarta.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Asia's corporate listings mushrooming, says report
Asia's corporate listings mushrooming, says report SINGAPORE (AFP): Corporate listings in eight core Asian markets are expanding rapidly on a growing investor base and the number of listed companies will reach up to 5,000 by the turn of the century, a report released here said.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
SIA to increase its flights to Indonesia
SIA to increase its flights to Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its subsidiary SilkAir will expand their services to Indonesia in October. SIA's general manager in Indonesia, Paul Tan, said yesterday that the frequency of the Singapore-Surabaya service would be increased from...
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Youth killed in brawl
Youth killed in brawl JAKARTA (JP): One person was killed in a brawl involving youth mobs in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta yesterday, police reported. According to the Tanjung Priok police precinct chief, Yusuf Supardi, 19, was stabbed in the stomach with a sharp instrument.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Vietnam's admission to ASEAN seen as good opportunity
Vietnam's admission to ASEAN seen as good opportunity HANOI (AFP): Vietnam's admission to the Association of South East Asian Nations at the end of this week provides "an opportunity but also constitutes a challenge," for Vietnamese businessmen, Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cam said yesterday.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Jakarta regrets approval of visas for Timorese people
Jakarta regrets approval of visas for Timorese people JAKARTA (JP): Senior government officials yesterday expressed regret at Canberra's decision to grant visas to 18 East Timorese boat people who fled to Australia after claiming they were being prosecuted by Jakarta.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Caucus to be on ASEAN agenda
Caucus to be on ASEAN agenda KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): ASEAN foreign ministers will discuss at their meeting in Brunei next week how to bridge differences among members and move forward the stalled East Asian Economic Caucus (EAEC), officials said yesterday.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Beware of the forces of social disintegration: Gen. Feisal
Beware of the forces of social disintegration: Gen. Feisal JAKARTA (JP): Increasing prejudices among the people could lead to the disintegration of society, Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung warned yesterday.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
'Teater Buruh' to continue suit against official
'Teater Buruh' to continue suit against official JAKARTA (JP): A labor theater group insisted yesterday in continuing its lawsuit against a City administration senior official for banning a play last month, although the official said that it is litigating the wrong person.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
ASEAN businessmen to seek more clout
ASEAN businessmen to seek more clout MANILA (AFP): Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) businessmen are to consolidate their efforts so as to give them greater clout in influencing their respective governments' policies, a senior official said yesterday.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Govt focuses on key areas of chemical industry
Govt focuses on key areas of chemical industry JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has decided to concentrate on the development of three areas of the chemical industry, an official said yesterday. "After evaluating the achievements of the chemical industry development over the past 25 years, the government...
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Five soccer hooligans arrested
Five soccer hooligans arrested JAKARTA (JP): City Police have arrested five hooligans following a brawl which took place shortly after the Indonesian soccer league quarterfinals match between Persib Bandung and Medan Jaya on Sunday at the Senayan stadium.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
RI, S'pore firms to build a resort hotel in Manado
RI, S'pore firms to build a resort hotel in Manado JAKARTA (JP): In relation to the agreement on tourism affairs signed by Indonesia and Singapore last month, three major firms from the two countries signed an accord yesterday to develop a resort hotel in Manado, North Sulawesi.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 English Lessons 4:05 Sports: Indonesia League (live) 5:00 Regional News 5:15 Sports (continued) 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Economy Program 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Talk Show: Wawasan 8:05...
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Legal decision on Indian School blasted
Legal decision on Indian School blasted JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court has been criticized for its decision to exonerate and reinstate the former principal of the Gandhi Memorial School, V. Ram, also known as Ram Gulumal, who was convicted of fraud last year.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Fraud of parking fees denied
Fraud of parking fees denied JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has denied allegations of the embezzlement of parking fees collected city-owned parking company BP Perparkiran. Governor Surjadi Soedirdja in his statement revealed to the City Council in a plenary session yesterday said that the...
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Visual education to fight seduction
Visual education to fight seduction By Rashid Carre JAKARTA (JP): Mounting serious concerns are expressed in non- Western countries on the fast growing importance in their societies of the U.S. dominated communication and entertainment culture.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Yayuk keeps Indonesia in world top 16 group
Yayuk keeps Indonesia in world top 16 group SALERMO (Agencies): Yayuk Basuki lived up to expectations to keep Indonesia in contention for a place in the Federation Cup World Group when she inspired her team to down host Italy 3-2 Sunday evening.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Yachts ready for race
Yachts ready for race DENPASAR, Bali: Twenty four yachts from various countries taking part in the Indonesian sailing race, Arung Samudra 95, recently arrived at the Benoa port. The race will start from the port on Aug. 7 and finish at Tanjung Priok in Jakarta.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Films can have positive impact on nation: Soeharto
Films can have positive impact on nation: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Films can have a positive impact on the life of a nation if they're done correctly, President Soeharto said yesterday. In a speech before the delegates of the 40th Asia-Pacific Film Festival, Soeharto said that because of their...
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
KL banks have new scheme
KL banks have new scheme KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's top six banks said yesterday they have established a scheme to finance indigenous Malay businesses and complement government efforts to develop Malay entrepreneurs.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Vehicle sales up 29%
Vehicle sales up 29% JAKARTA (JP): Sales of automotive vehicles in Indonesia increased by 29.23 percent to 181,747 units in the first six months of 1995, as compared with 140,638 units during the same period of last year, an executive said yesterday.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Policemen, official testify for soothsayer
Policemen, official testify for soothsayer YOGYAKARTA (JP): Two policeman and a civil servant testified yesterday that soothsayer Permadi Satrio Wiwoho did not actually call Prophet Muhammad a dictator in a seminar as prosecutors have alleged.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Fifty employees get punishment
Fifty employees get punishment JAKARTA (JP): The local government has punished about 50 City Development Supervision Agency officials over the last three years due to bad conduct, including collusion and corruption.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
E. Timor delays inauguration of Jesus Christ statue
E. Timor delays inauguration of Jesus Christ statue JAKARTA (JP): East Timor has delayed the inauguration of a large statue of Jesus Christ in Dili, capital of the province, until President Soeharto could find time to visit, probably next year.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Hasan Basri re-elected as MUI chairman
Hasan Basri re-elected as MUI chairman JAKARTA (JP): Moslem scholar Hasan Basri was re-elected for a third consecutive five-year term to the helm of the influential Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) last night.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
167 trawlers destroyed
167 trawlers destroyed BELAWAN, North Sumatra: The Navy destroyed 167 trawlers they seized during a crackdown on the Sumatran waters over the weekend. Chief of the Bukit Barisan military command Maj. Gen. Arie J. Kumaat torched the trawlers in a ceremony at the local navy base in Belawan.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Israel, Portugal may come to archery meet
Israel, Portugal may come to archery meet JAKARTA (JP): Israel and Portugal, with which Indonesia has no diplomatic ties, appear set to take part in the 38th World Outdoor Archery Championships here, but the government is still deliberating on the precise nature of the two countries' participation.
Tue, 25 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.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Foreign investments hits record high
Foreign investments hits record high JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investments approved by the government during the first six-and-a-half months of this year jumped by 192.9 percent to a new record high of US$27.2 billion over the same period of last year, a minister said yesterday.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Review of films nominated at Asia-Pacific festival
Review of films nominated at Asia-Pacific festival JAKARTA (JP): A lot of arguments colored the meetings of the panel of the 40th Asia-Pacific Film Festival before the seven judges finally announced the names of the five films nominated in Best Film category on Sunday.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
French nuclear test (2)
French nuclear test (2) The French Ambassador's response (The Jakarta Post, July 22, 1995) to Ms Yulia's letter dated July 19, 1995 is ridiculous. How can he make us believe that nuclear tests are harmless to the environment? Why then does he not ask Monsieur Chirac to carry out the tests on one of...
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Overpass to be built in Bekasi
Overpass to be built in Bekasi JAKARTA (JP): The Bekasi administration will soon construct a overpass in Bulak Kapal near the Heroes Cemetery, East Bekasi, in an effort to reduce chronic traffic jams in the area. When completed, the road will pass over railroad tracks.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
New military post inaugurated
New military post inaugurated JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Wiranto inaugurated a new district military post in Bumi Serpong Damai, Tangerang, yesterday. Wiranto expects that the operation of the new post will help improve security in the area.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Hong Lie on most wanted list: City Police chief
Hong Lie on most wanted list: City Police chief JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Dibyo Widodo said yesterday that entertainment businessman Hong Lie is wanted in connection with last year's killing of his competitor, Nyo Beng Seng.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
On the move in Jakarta
On the move in Jakarta After reading Jim Plouffe's Having a bad-cab-day in Jakarta? (The Jakarta Post, July 2, 1995) I can only wish that someone would give me the Golden Tip of how to get around in Jakarta without all the frustration caused when using a taxi or public transport.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Manokwari needs more teachers
Manokwari needs more teachers MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: The shortage of teachers in Fakfak is so severe that members of the Armed Forces (ABRI) have to be recruited to teach in classrooms. Fakfak military Chief Lt. Col.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Policy on CPO hurts cooking oil producers
Policy on CPO hurts cooking oil producers JAKARTA (JP): The government's requirement that producers of crude palm oil (CPO) should supply part of their products to the National Logistic Agency (Bulog) has forced most small-scale cooking oil producers in the country to halt operation.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
French nuclear test (3)
French nuclear test (3) Having read the letter (The Jakarta Post, July 22, 1995) from the French Ambassador regarding correct protocol on a day that symbolizes French human rights and democracy, I would just like to ask His Excellency what is correct protocol for the peoples of the Pacific area to...
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Australia to take anti-nuclear test campaign to ASEAN
Australia to take anti-nuclear test campaign to ASEAN SYDNEY (AFP): Australia will use next week's meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Brunei to boost international pressure on France over its decision to resume nuclear testing in the Pacific, officials said yesterday.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
RI to send envoy to Bosnia
RI to send envoy to Bosnia JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is dispatching senior diplomat Nana Sutresna to war-torn Bosnia Herzegovina in an attempt to ease the heightened crisis of the past two weeks.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Statistics
Statistics From Republika With reference to the article published in Republika (July 17, 1995) under the heading Hasil survei ekonomi nasional diragukan (The outcome of the national economic survey is doubtful), we would like to make the following comments.
Tue, 25 Jul 1995, 07:00 WIB
Playing the good host
Playing the good host Every time an Israeli delegation is due here for a visit, the government has to be extra careful about the political repercussions that may arise. Many people here, for political reasons, are still opposed to Israel's participation in whatever event.