Archive: 12 August 1995
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Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Radisson to expand its business in Asia
Radisson to expand its business in Asia JAKARTA (JP): Radisson, an Australian-based hotel chain, plans to establish 75 hotels in the Asia-Pacific region, including Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia, by the year 2000, an executive said.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Farmers' violent protests jeopardize tobacco exports
Farmers' violent protests jeopardize tobacco exports JAKARTA (JP): Angry farmers, who have been burning down tobacco processing facilities and offices in Jenggawah, East Java, are jeopardizing Indonesia's tobacco exports, a local official warned yesterday.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Police to come out in full force for 'Kenduri Nasional'
Police to come out in full force for 'Kenduri Nasional' JAKARTA (JP): City police will be out in force to secure the Kenduri Nasional grand festivity of the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's Independence at the National Monument (Monas) park in Central Jakarta on Aug. 19.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Inaca plans leasing firm for N-250
Inaca plans leasing firm for N-250 JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian National Air Carrier Association (Inaca) is ready to set up a leasing company to support sales of the country's first domestically-designed, medium-range, commuter aircraft, the N-250, an executive said yesterday.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Most companies go for dedication and loyalty
Most companies go for dedication and loyalty BANDUNG (JP): Most companies in Indonesia choose personality, dedication and loyalty over skill in their decision to hire workers, a senior official at the Ministry of Manpower claims. Andi M.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Looking back to look forward at film festival
Looking back to look forward at film festival By Jane Freebury JAKARTA (JP): With the Asia Pacific Film Festival over there are winners and losers. The winners will reflect on their merits and wonder at the process that catapults them above certain equally deserving fellows.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Choi Gye Wol's Kodeco opens up S. Kalimantan
Choi Gye Wol's Kodeco opens up S. Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): The award presentation ceremony at the State Palace yesterday must have been one of the happiest moments in the 48-year-long business career of Choi Gye Wol, chairman of the Korea Development Co. Ltd. (Kodeco).
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
No more lavish receptions
No more lavish receptions President Soeharto has once again reminded all of us, particularly our provincial authorities, that there is no need to be excessive or extravagant when receiving visiting dignitaries.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Local drivers tough to defeat
Local drivers tough to defeat SENTUL, West Java (JP): Paul Stokell got off to a flying start in his quest for the Formula Brabham championship title at the Sentul circuit, Bogor, when he took pole position for today's race in a time of 1:22.693 yesterday.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Yayuk moves into Acura quarterfinals
Yayuk moves into Acura quarterfinals MANHATTAN BEACH, California (Agencies): A determined Yayuk Basuki of Indonesia served a notice to women's tennis top flight when she cruised to the quarterfinals of the Acura Classic tournament here with yet another giant-killing fashion on Thursday.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt drops search for war fund
Govt drops search for war fund JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday that it has ended its investigation into the existence of a special fund set up in the 1960s by then president, Sukarno, to finance some of the country's war campaigns at the time.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Top naval officers to meet
Top naval officers to meet JAKARTA (JP): Top naval officers from 15 countries in the region will gather here next week to discuss issues of cooperation and conflict in the western Pacific Ocean. Rear Admiral Arief Kushariyadi, the Indonesian Navy's deputy chief for operation, said the Aug.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Presidencial post requires further clarification'
'Presidencial post requires further clarification' JAKARTA (JP): One of Indonesia's leading political scientist is calling for a review of various constitutional and legal articles, including a definitive clarification of the role and obligations of the president.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 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, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Family, friends observe Hatta's 93th birthday
Family, friends observe Hatta's 93th birthday JAKARTA (JP): Family members and friends of Mohammad Hatta, the late Indonesian first vice president, observed Hatta's 93th birthday at his grave in Tanah Kusir cemetery yesterday.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mount Merapi highly active
Mount Merapi highly active SEMARANG, Central Java: Officials in charge of monitoring the activity of Mount Merapi recorded a total of 187 earthquakes throughout last month. In June, only 37 quakes were recorded from the volcano which is situated at the border of Central Java and Yogyakarta...
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Modern bus shelters to be set up
Modern bus shelters to be set up JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has authorized PT Mesayumas Tirta to build a number of modern bus shelters in the city to promote traffic discipline and keep public order, a city official said.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Students protest flag burning
Students protest flag burning JAKARTA (JP): A group of students staged a demonstration yesterday outside the Australian embassy, protesting the reported burning of an Indonesian flag during an anti-Indonesia rally in Melbourne recently.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dominance of conglomerates must be checked
Dominance of conglomerates must be checked JAKARTA (JP): Political and business analysts said yesterday that an anti-monopoly law is the only alternative to limit the dominance of business conglomerates, which they described as having reached a critical point.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ragunan's rhino died of old age
Ragunan's rhino died of old age JAKARTA (JP): An African rhinoceros died last month at Ragunan zoo from old age. Head of the Ragunan Zoo Atje Dimjati Salfifi said on Thursday that the 30-year-old rhino was very old for its species.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Four days in jail cheaper than $2
Four days in jail cheaper than $2 JAKARTA (JP): Judge Adjitro Simarmata could hardly believe his ears when a pedicab driver he found guilty of breaching a traffic rule in Bogor told him he opted to spend four days behind bars instead of paying the Rp 4,500 (US$2) fine.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto presents service awards to 18 companies
Soeharto presents service awards to 18 companies JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has presented service awards to 18 domestic and foreign investment companies for their distinguished contributions to the national economy and the people's welfare.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Plywood exports tumble due to declining prices
Plywood exports tumble due to declining prices JAKARTA (JP): Despite a slight increase in volume, Indonesia's plywood exports fell by 5 percent to US$1.97 billion during the first six months of this year due to declining prices on the international market, a forestry executive says. A.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
NGOs prepare new conservation plans
NGOs prepare new conservation plans SERPONG, West Java (JP): Community-based organizations in Southeast Asia are meeting in Serpong to prepare plans of action to strengthen environmental conservation in the interest of traditional communities.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
NGOs invited to meet at UN
NGOs invited to meet at UN JAKARTA: Indonesian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are invited to take part in the 48th annual NGO meeting organized by the United Nations in New York next month. The United Nations Information Center (UNIC) said yesterday that the three-day conference from Sept.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Relocation of 'Kramat Tunggak' urgent
Relocation of 'Kramat Tunggak' urgent JAKARTA (JP): The City Council urged the city administration yesterday to speed up the relocation of the 11-hectare Kramat Tunggak red-light district in North Jakarta, since its existence can no longer be accepted by people living nearby.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
RCTI to interview CNN's Peter Arnett
RCTI to interview CNN's Peter Arnett JAKARTA (JP): The private television station RCTI has invited Peter Arnett, a renowned journalist from the international television network CNN, for an exclusive interview at the Mercantile Athletic Club on Monday.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Must they take revenge on Pramoedya?
Must they take revenge on Pramoedya? The choice of Pramoedya Ananta Toer, the celebrated and controversial Indonesian writer who spent fifteen years in prison on Buru island, for the Magsaysay Award has been protested by some prominent Indonesian intellectuals.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 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 Film 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Lemhanas 8:05 TV Drama: Hati Yang Mendua 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:30 Film: Halimun 10:55 Late News 11:00...
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 11, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,350 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,300 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,100 50 109,500 Aneka Kimia...
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Lively 'dangdut' show reigns at home
Lively 'dangdut' show reigns at home By M. Zarqoni Maksum JAKARTA (Antara): If only famous futurist John Naisbitt had attended the colossal dangdut music show at Ancol last Saturday night, he would probably be more convinced of his own thesis that there were indeed paradoxical trends in this era of...
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Man readied for execution
Man readied for execution CILACAP, Central Java: A convict awaiting execution for his role in the murder of a marine colonel in East Java has been put in an isolation room in the prison on Nusa Kambangan island.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Polish ship joins sailing race
Polish ship joins sailing race With reference to your article Wind sends off sailing races to Jakarta concerning the Arung Samudra 1995, published in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 8, 1995, the Embassy of the Republic of Poland would like to draw your attention to the presented list of foreign tall ships...
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Proud to be a 'bule'
Proud to be a 'bule' I apologize to Indonesian readers of The Jakarta Post who have had to endure increasingly shrill letters from Westerners regarding the use of the term bule. As a Westerner who also uses the term bule, I feel called upon to contribute to the debate as well.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Private firm to launch radio telephone
Private firm to launch radio telephone JAKARTA (JP): PT Radio Telephone Indonesia (Ratelindo), a private telecommunications operators, will soon run fixed- cellular radio telephones in Greater Jakarta, where the mobile telephone business is expanding rapidly.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Petronas rakes in $1b in U.S. capital marts
Petronas rakes in $1b in U.S. capital marts KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's national oil firm Petroliam Nasional Bhd. (Petronas) announced yesterday it had raised US$1 billion in the U.S. capital markets following a road show in six cities in the United States.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI lines up with Australians in war game
RI lines up with Australians in war game SYDNEY (Reuter): Indonesian troops for the first time have joined a major military exercise on Australian soil, and yesterday were "fighting" alongside local soldiers to retake a tiny outback town from a mock invading force.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
BDNI launches country's first mutual fund
BDNI launches country's first mutual fund JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed Bank Dagang Nasional Indonesia (BDNI) yesterday launched the country's first locally managed and listed closed-end mutual fund, PT BDNI Reksadana, with an initial capital of Rp 300 billion (US$134 million).
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
The lightbulb phenomenon
The lightbulb phenomenon Many people may say that the maiden flight of the much-talked- about IPTN-made N-250 plane the other day is proof that the age of modern technology has at last begun in this country. In a way they are right.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.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, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Over 16,000 netted in population operation
Over 16,000 netted in population operation JAKARTA (JP): City authorities netted 16,023 people, who violated city population regulations, during an operation last month and fined 1,381 of the violators, a city official said.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
20 years sought for alleged killer
20 years sought for alleged killer MEDAN, North Sumatra: Prosecutors are seeking 20 years in prison for MH alias Ol, a 27-year-old man charged with killing Henny Tiorida Silalahi. Prosecutor Kadirun told a court trial, presided over by Julizar, that the accused killed Henny, a 26-year-old student...
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Manila, Beijing set Spratlys conduct code
Manila, Beijing set Spratlys conduct code MANILA (UPI): The Philippines and China announced yesterday they have set principles for a future code of conduct in the disputed Spratly Islands to avoid more tension over their competing claims in the South China sea chain.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Subsidy for flour industry denied
Subsidy for flour industry denied JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the State Logistics Agency, Beddu Amang, rejected accusations yesterday that the government has been subsidizing the country's flour industry. "Bulog, in conducting its operations, always considers long- term forecasts and price fluctuations...
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hindu nationalists stake out turf
Hindu nationalists stake out turf By Nelson Graves NEW DELHI (Reuter): They have canceled a big U.S.-built power project, launched a drive to kick foreign consumer goods out of India and threatened Moslem pilgrims.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia officials probed for graft
Malaysia officials probed for graft KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Immigration chiefs in several states in Malaysia are under probe for corruption, on suspicion of having approved temporary employment permits for illegal foreign workers, officials said yesterday.
Sat, 12 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
PT Otsuka holds social activities
PT Otsuka holds social activities JAKARTA (JP): PT Otsuka Indonesia, a pharmaceutical firm, is providing free medical treatment for poor families in eight puskesmas community health centers in Jakarta. The program started at a puskesmas in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, on Tuesday.