Archive: 29 September 1995
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Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Lippo profit down 62%
Lippo profit down 62% HONG KONG (AFP): Hong Kong banking, property and trading group Lippo Ltd. announced yesterday a 62 percent fall in net profits to HK$291.6 million (US$37.7 million) in the six months to June. Turnover fell 74 percent to HK$894.7 million, resulting in an interim dividend of seven cents, down from 16.7 cents a year earlier, to be paid Nov. 3. "In difficult conditions in some of the markets in which Lippo Ltd.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Surabaya's mayor to be reprimanded
Surabaya's mayor to be reprimanded JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. said yesterday that he has ensured Surabaya's mayor will be reprimanded for threatening journalists. "I called East Java Governor Basofi Sudirman this morning to ask him to rebuke the mayor of Surabaya. A government official should protect his citizens, including the press," Yogie told reporters after meeting President Soeharto at Bina Graha. An official should not go around threatening people, he added.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Governor wants details of Manggarai project
Governor wants details of Manggarai project JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has urged the consortium developing a modern integrated terminal in Manggarai, South Jakarta, and the Ministry of Transportation to hand over the details of the project to the city administration. "The city administration needs the details of the project so we can give suggestions to the consortium and make sure that the project is in line with city planning," Surjadi told reporters yesterday.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Heretic sect banned
Heretic sect banned BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The city prosecutors office has issued a provisional ban against the activities of an Islamic heretic sect which has 20 followers. The ban is subject to approval from the Attorney General's Office in Jakarta, chief of the Banjarmasin prosecutor office, M. Dani A.R. said.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Good Vibration 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 TV Series: Pushing the Limits 4:05 Student Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Cultural Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Management 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Parlementaria 8:05 Music: Bintang Nusantara 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:30 Film 10:55 Late News 11:05 Film (continued) Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor leader wants integration strengthened
E. Timor leader wants integration strengthened DILI, East Timor (JP): A senior East Timorese politician called on the government yesterday to improve the integration of his home province with Indonesia, economically and culturally as well as politically. "The central government must take steps to solidify integration. Integration must also be seen in aspects other than political ones," said Lopes, who is currently Indonesia's ambassador-at-large for East Timor affairs.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 28, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 2,250 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,925 0 118,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 6,550 -50 16,500 Anwar Sierad 1,300 0 96,500 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,400 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 1,925 25 207,500 Argo Pantes 2,500 0 0 Asiana IMI Indusrties 1,000 0 0 Aster Dharma...
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Lava flooding from Mt. Merapi
Lava flooding from Mt. Merapi SEMARANG, Central Java: With the coming of the rainy season, the authorities have appealed to people living on the slopes of Mt. Merapi to stay alert against the possibility of lava descending from the crater. "The impact could be fatal if we have a lava flood," Mas Aje Pubawinata, the head of the local volcanology station, told Antara. (rms)
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
National football team to play try-out matches
National football team to play try-out matches JAKARTA (JP): The national soccer team will gear up for its gold medal winning campaign in the 18th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand in December with 11 try-out matches, starting next month. Assistant coach Andi Teguh said in the team's base camp in Gresik, East Java on Wednesday that the outings will be divided in three steps. Andi, however, failed to elaborate on the exact dates for the warm-up matches.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Surabaya mayor threatens reporters
Surabaya mayor threatens reporters I am writing in reference to the report published in The Jakarta Post, Sept. 28, 1995, concerning Surabaya Mayor Sunarto Sumoprawiro's statement that reporters' houses would be moved to make room for a regreening project if they wrote bad reports about East Java Governor Basofi Soedirman. It is improper for a mayor to make such a statement. I agree with Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono's opinion concerning the matter.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
City weighs police proposal on traffic
City weighs police proposal on traffic JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is still studying a proposal made by city police on improving the flow of traffic in the capital. Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said on Wednesday that the proposal is still being studied because any decision concerning traffic matters should be made by the administration's special commission on city traffic. "The commission consists of officials from various agencies, including the city police," Surjadi said.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 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 Angklung and Kolintang music entertainment, Wednesday. Notte Italiana music by Capo Dastro, Thursday. Club Tabuh - An Evening of Jazz, Saturday. Beach Area - Pesta Laut, Sunday. * Sheraton Lagoon Nusa Dua Beach: Poolside Terrace - Frog Dance Cultural Show, Wednesday.Janger Cultural Performance, Friday.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bangkok Summit historic for Southeast Asia
Bangkok Summit historic for Southeast Asia JAKARTA (JP): The upcoming summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Bangkok will unite the seven ASEAN leaders with their counterparts from the other three non-ASEAN countries in the region. Thailand's Ambassador to Indonesia, Kasit Pirornya, said yesterday that the leaders of Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar have confirmed their attendance, either as guest or observer, at the Dec. 14-15 summit in Bangkok.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
E. Timorese set to leave for Portugal
E. Timorese set to leave for Portugal JAKARTA (JP): Five East Timorese asylum seekers who have been holed up at the British Embassy since Monday are likely to leave for Portugal tonight, the head of the local mission of the International Committee of the Red Cross said yesterday. "Most probably they will leave tomorrow," Henri Fournier told The Jakarta Post at his office yesterday when asked about the departure of the five to Portugal.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Garuda responds
Garuda responds We regret to hear the inconveniences the young lady experienced on her GA-637 flight from Denpasar to Yogyakarta on Aug. 19, 1995. Based on your description, we have looked into the situation and have taken appropriate action. Unfortunately, since you do not give the name of the lady, we couldn't trace the occurrence properly. Based on our investigation, in both the Yogyakarta and Denpasar offices, we cannot find a "passenger irregularities report" on Aug. 19, 1995.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto honors former adjutants
Soeharto honors former adjutants JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has given meritorious awards to eight high-ranking military officers who once served as his adjutants. An award was also given to a police colonel who served as adjutant to First Lady Tien Soeharto. The Satyalancana Wirakarya awards were presented on behalf of President Soeharto at the Armed Forces (ABRI) Headquarters on Wednesday by ABRI Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung. The eight officers were Navy Admiral Tanto Koeswanto, Army Lt.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Russia bids to join APEC
Russia bids to join APEC SEOUL (AFP): South Korea promised yesterday to support Russia's bid to join the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, officials here said. The promise was made by President Kim Young-Sam when he was asked for support for Russia's bid by visiting Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin, an aide of Kim said. "It will be beneficial that Russia joins APEC," Kim was quoted as telling Chernomyrdin by Kim's top advisor for security and foreign affairs, Ryu Jong-Ha.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Marubeni wins RI order
Marubeni wins RI order TOKYO (AFP): Major Japanese trading house Marubeni Corp. and the French telecommunication equipment giant Alcatel-Alsthom have won a two billion yen (US$20 million) contract to supply a radio- based telecom system in Sumatra, Indonesia, the Nihon Keizai newspaper reported yesterday. The contract has been awarded by PT Telecomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom).
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sworn translator
Sworn translator In July 1994, a few friends and I registered for an examination to become sworn translators to be held in September and October 1994. On Sept. 26, 1994, the examination was held at the University of Indonesia's School of Letters in Depok. In February 1995 an announcement at the Management Bureau of Jakarta listed the names of those who passed the test.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Yayuk ousted in Beijing quarters
Yayuk ousted in Beijing quarters JAKARTA (JP): Top seed and defending champion Yayuk Basuki of Indonesia could not survive a wild game, crashing out of the Nokia Open quarterfinals in Beijing yesterday. The Indonesian world number 25 produced a superb fight-back after a first-set blanking, but it was not enough to overcome a high-spirited Linda Wild, who won the match 6-0, 7-5.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Urban sax extravaganza highlights Art Summit opening
Urban sax extravaganza highlights Art Summit opening By C.G. Asmara JAKARTA (JP): By 7:45 p.m. last Saturday night a sizable crowd had formed in front of the planetarium, located at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Central Jakarta. Their eyes were straining upwards, hoping to catch a glimpse of two figures clad in gold jumpsuits walking upright slowly down the globe of the planetarium, precariously supported by two other similarly dressed daredevils via a rope attached to their backs.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Africans nabbed for allegedly smuggling 800 grams of heroin
Africans nabbed for allegedly smuggling 800 grams of heroin JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta police arrested two foreigners over the weekend in connection with the alleged importation of some 800 grams of heroin, valued at more than Rp 400 million (US$181,181). Lt. Col. Edi Darnadi S.O., of the Jakarta police's criminal investigation directorate, told reporters yesterday the two suspects were Ibrahim Saebi, who hails from Mali, and Mustapha Abdu Genewu of Ghana. Saebi was reportedly traveling on a U.S.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bogus officer arrested
Bogus officer arrested KEBUMEN, Central Java: Police have arrested a man who had been going around claiming to be an Army colonel who could fix people up with jobs in return for money. Kebumen Police Chief Lt. Col. Mutamin Sunoto said the scam was uncovered following a complaint by one of the duped job seekers. The impostor, which Antara identified by his initials ML, collected between Rp 500,000 to Rp 7.5 million from his victims, in return for promises to fix them up with jobs.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Use Indonesian to reach market, says Wardiman
Use Indonesian to reach market, says Wardiman JAKARTA (JP): Use Indonesian and reach a wider market, Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro said on Wednesday night. "With one language your message can reach every single person," Wardiman said in another sales pitch to encourage local and foreign business executives to use Bahasa Indonesia in selling their products.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Japan-U.S. ties vital, Manila says
Japan-U.S. ties vital, Manila says MANILA (AFP): The United States and Japan should become equal partners to counter-balance any possible Chinese expansionism into the Asia-Pacific region, a top Philippine official said yesterday. President Fidel Ramos' national security adviser, retired army general Jose Almonte, also said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should encourage the interdependence of China's economy with those of the rest of the region.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Omni opens first hotel in downtown Jakarta
Omni opens first hotel in downtown Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Omni Hotels Asia Pacific, a subsidiary of Wharf Holding of Hong Kong, opened yesterday its first hotel in Indonesia. The four-star hotel, called the Omni Batavia Hotel, is located in the Chinatown area in West Jakarta and has a strong Dutch influence in its architectural design. Omni Batavia is owned by PT Wahana Andamari, a subsidiary of the Tamara Group, which has invested some US$60 million in the hotel.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt probes sources of wild rumors
Govt probes sources of wild rumors JAKARTA (JP): The government called on the public yesterday to be wary of potentially divisive rumors that could cause tension between various social groups. Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman, after leading a limited ministerial meeting under his coordination, called on the public not to be agitated by the rumors. Briefing the press together with the chief of the State Intelligence Coordinating Body, M.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tobacco farmers going for 'green gold' rush
Tobacco farmers going for 'green gold' rush By Prapti Widinugraheni MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Farmers in this province are conducting their annual harvest of tobacco leaves, from which the government and local administration expect revenues from various levies.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Film archives: Moving images of history and civilization
Film archives: Moving images of history and civilization By Ami Priyono and Lisa Hadiz JAKARTA (JP): Looking back at the pages of our history, we can find various interpretations of the country's past struggles. There was the revolutionary struggle against the Dutch, the Indonesian Communist Party's attempted coup, and efforts of unifying our nation in the past 50 years of independence.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Telkom sets up new joint venture
Telkom sets up new joint venture JAKARTA (JP): State-owned domestic telecommunications operator PT Telkom and four other firms agreed yesterday to form a joint venture company to provide satellite-based telecommunications services for oil industry operators. Telkom's president, Setyanto P.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
The fast lane
The fast lane From Media Indonesia Motorcycles and city buses (except the limited passenger buses) must take the slow traffic lane when traveling along Jl. Thamrin and Jl. Sudirman. Sanctions will be imposed on violators. But what happens on Jl. Matraman, Salemba, Kramat Raya and Senen? Motorcycles and Mikrolet buses no longer keep to the slow traffic lane, but can also use the fast lane. This is dangerous. Accidents can occur easily because the drivers are often careless. A. SUBARKAH Jakarta
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Man arrested over sex offense
Man arrested over sex offense JAKARTA (JP): Kemayoran police precinct arrested yesterday a man in connection with the sexual abuse of a nine-year-old girl, identified as Oct, police said. The Kemayoran police precinct said that the 32-year-old suspect had worked as a security guard at an elementary school in Kemayoran attended by the victim. Police said the suspect was being held in police detention and had confessed to committing the crime.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Royalty fees for songs
Royalty fees for songs JAKARTA (JP): Police have warned that action will be taken against entertainment establishments which play songs without paying royalties for their use. Chief of the city police's economic crime unit, Lt. Col. Aryanto Sutadi, said on Wednesday that the measure would be taken as soon as police received the necessary court approval.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
IBM makes stock trading faster
IBM makes stock trading faster JAKARTA (JP): IBM announced yesterday it has developed a new technology that represents a significant leap forward in the speed and accuracy of one of the major analytical techniques used to support securities trading.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Merpati closes Irian route
Merpati closes Irian route JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: State-owned Merpati Nusantara Airlines has decided to temporarily close its flight service between Manokwari and Bintuni, Antara reported. Luther Woppy, head of the Rendani Airport in Manokwari, said the airline made the decision because of the poor condition of the Bintuni airstrip following an accident in which a Merpati plane crashed shortly after take off.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bill would break Pertamina fuel sale monopoly
Bill would break Pertamina fuel sale monopoly JAKARTA (JP): Privately-owned refineries may soon be able to sell their products domestically, under a bill on oil and gas development soon to be submitted to the House of Representatives. "The most difficult thing in preparing the bill is to find a formula on the sales of refinery products which will not violate the Constitution of 1945," Ministry of Mines and Energy Secretary-General Umar Said told a press conference yesterday.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Car industry told to strive for efficiency
Car industry told to strive for efficiency JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo has told automobile producers to improve efficiency, or face being edged out under impending Southeast Asia free trade arrangements. "Efficiency is a keyword for winning, both regional and global competition.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stolen items
Stolen items I would like to bring to everyone's attention (especially Garuda's) what happened to a young lady flying from Sydney to Denpasar with a stopover in Denpasar. She flew, on Aug. 19, 1995, GA 899 (Sydney-Denpasar) and GA 637 (Denpasar-Yogyakarta). She carried one bag herself and checked her other baggage. Because of delays in Denpasar, she forgot to carry her makeup case and it was checked in with her other baggage.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
BDNI issues FRNs worth $100 million
BDNI issues FRNs worth $100 million JAKARTA (JP): Bank Dagang Nasional Indonesia (BDNI), a publicly-listed private commercial bank, yesterday issued floating rate notes through its Cayman Islands branch to raise a loan of US$100 million.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Classical music comes to 'TOP FM'
Classical music comes to 'TOP FM' JAKARTA (JP): A new sound is coming to Jakarta, beginning on Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. on TOP FM radio (89.7), says Charles Dean Conrad, the radio's programing advisor. The music of Bach, Beethoven, Handel and other great composers will be heard each evening from 6 p.m. until midnight. These sounds will emanate from TOP FM radio's new programing service -- Radio Klasik, he said.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
PAM Jaya to cooperate with private firms
PAM Jaya to cooperate with private firms JAKARTA (JP): The city water company, PAM Jaya, has given assurances that the firm's cooperation with private companies would not have adverse financial effects on the public. The director of the company, Syamsu Romli, said on Wednesday that agreements to be signed between his company and private companies will state explicitly that the city administration retains exclusive authority to determine the price of tap water.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Newsprint price to be cut by 13.7% next month
Newsprint price to be cut by 13.7% next month JAKARTA (JP): The price of newsprint will be cut by 13.7 percent for the October-December period to Rp 1,993 (88 U.S. cents) per kilogram. The decrease, which has been widely expected due to the current drop in raw material prices, was announced at the ministry of industry yesterday after four hours of negotiations between the Association of Newspaper Publishers and the Indonesian Pulp and Paper Association.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI Moslems face critical period: Observer
RI Moslems face critical period: Observer JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Moslems are currently in a position to build a strong Islamic society, as they are enjoying improved relations with the power holders, a foreign observer says. M.H. Faruqi, chief editor of the London-based journal Impact International and an observer of Indonesian affairs, said Moslems here are currently enjoying a number of advantages, including an increasingly significant role in society.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Hotel Aryaduta 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. to 11 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Boece & Ayu (pianist and singer), Tuesday to Saturday, from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Jakarta String Fantasy Trio, Monday to Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rise in bus fares being considered
Rise in bus fares being considered JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday that the proposal of transportation businesses that minibus fares be raised will be considered from various points of view. He said the city administration will collect input from various related parties, including the Organization of Land Transportation Entrepreneurs, and that various aspects of that input will later be discussed.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Brunei withdraws from shooting c'ships
Brunei withdraws from shooting c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Following Saudi Arabia and Jordan, Brunei Darussalam yesterday officially withdrew from the eighth Asian Shooting Championships, slated to be held here between Oct. 2 and Oct. 8. Thus, as of yesterday, 28 countries remain on the participating list. As of yesterday afternoon, the Omani, Qatari and Kuwaiti teams arrived here. India, Macao, Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates were also scheduled to arrive yesterday evening.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Highest Tower
Highest Tower From Media Indonesia "Fantastic!" This will be the comment expressed by Jakartans, maybe even all Indonesians, when the projected third highest tower in the world has been completed. According to the sponsors of the project, the tower will symbolize the success achieved by the New Order. It is said that the project costs Rp 1 trillion, a fantastic amount of money.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt gives green light to Tangerang tourist center
Govt gives green light to Tangerang tourist center JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto gave the green light to the West Java provincial administration's plan to jointly develop an 8,000-hectare tourist site with the private sector. The President announced his approval of the Teluk Naga, Tangerang, project at a presentation on the plan by West Java Governor Nuriana at the Bina Graha presidential office.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indra seeking double celebration
Indra seeking double celebration JAKARTA (Agencies): Indra Tohir, coach of Indonesian champion Persib, will be hoping for a double celebration this weekend when his squad entertains Bangkok Bank in their Asian Club Championship's second leg's first round in Bandung. Indra was named the Asian Football Confederation coach of the month for September after his club from West Java won the Indonesian league championship.
Fri, 29 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
WVII to continue Kalimantan project
WVII to continue Kalimantan project JAKARTA (JP): World Vision International Indonesia (WVII) will receive US$100,000 in aid from Hong Kong-based World Vision to continue its health project in Sanggau, West Kalimantan. Edy Sianipar, the WVII area manager for Jakarta, West and Central Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan, told The Jakarta Post from Pontianak on Tuesday that the funds will be used to finance the three-year old project.