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Searching for all articles published on 1995-06-22 ...

49 articles.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/48 tollway bidders passed

48 tollway bidders passed JAKARTA (JP): Out of the 87 consortia filing bids with the government for the construction of 19 tollway segments in Java and Sumatra, only 48 met the requirements, PT Jasa Marga, the state-owned highway company, announced yesterday.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Euphemism

Euphemism Here we are! As soon as I try to point out the truth, I'm considered a "garbage thrower". Now we have a 'new arrival' among us and welcome to him. Mr. Alex Wolvesperges (The Jakarta Post, June 20, 1995) considers my letters to be "nauseating".

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Surjadi promises cleaner bureaucracy

Surjadi promises cleaner bureaucracy JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja pledged yesterday to straighten out the bureaucracy and improve public service in an effort to make the city one of the world's foremost cities.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/IFC gives $115m in equity to RI firms

IFC gives $115m in equity to RI firms JAKARTA (JP): The International Financial Corporation (IFC), an affiliate of the World Bank, has provided US$115.01 million in equity participation and another $296.88 million in loans to Indonesian private companies as of March.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Art week opens tomorrow

Art week opens tomorrow JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja is scheduled to open Arts Week at the Jakarta Arts Institute here tomorrow.The festival organized by institute will feature various arts performances, music shows, dances, bazaars, photo exhibitions, seminars and demonstrations.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Christie's works: Light and shadow on bamboo

Christie's works: Light and shadow on bambooBy Benito Lopulalan DENPASAR, Bali (JP): "I've grown up with bamboo, in Georgia," Allison Christie said at the Agung Rai Museum of Arts in Ubud where she is exhibiting twenty water colors, all depicting bamboo in light and shadow.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/No relief in sight

No relief in sight Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi turned 50 yesterday, while still under detention by the ruling military junta in Burma.It will have been six years on July 19 that she has been held under house arrest by the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC).

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Instilling learning discipline in schools worth retaining

Instilling learning discipline in schools worth retainingBy John Phillips This is the first of two articles exploring the good and bad sides of American and Indonesian school learning processes.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/28,000 to start apprenticeships

28,000 to start apprenticeships JAKARTA (JP): About 28 high school students will participate in the apprenticeship programs organized by the city education office to teach practical skills during the current month-long holiday.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Govt close to choosing firms to build subway

Govt close to choosing firms to build subway JAKARTA (JP): The investment value of the Jakarta subway project, which will start construction early next year, is currently being calculated by the government, Governor Suryadi Soedirdja said yesterday.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Canadian naval ship in town

Canadian naval ship in town JAKARTA (JP): Canada's newest ship, which it proudly claims as "one of the world's most technologically advanced", will visit Jakarta from June 23 through 25.The Halifax class frigate HMCS Regina commissioned on Sept. 30, 1994, can carry 224 sailors.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Ministry vows to end exam scam

Ministry vows to end exam scam JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Education and Culture has promised to handle the complaints from some parents that their children's final scores have been tampered with."We have asked for a report from the West Java office of the ministry," Zainal A.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/'Active learning method' to be reviewed: Minister

'Active learning method' to be reviewed: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The 15-year-old "active learning method" is being evaluated amid doubts of its ineffectiveness, due to problems in changing old teaching and learning ways.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Over 4,000 deployed for discipline drive

Over 4,000 deployed for discipline drive JAKARTA (JP): The City Military Command has mobilized 4,600 officers and volunteers to reinforce the implementation of the city administration's discipline campaign.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/UNICEF noble performance

UNICEF noble performance The Jakarta Post of June 15, 1995, on the front page, raised the acute problem of the malnutrition of Indonesian children, that was divulged by a recent Progress of Nations report issued by UNICEF.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Newsprint price to increase 35% next month

Newsprint price to increase 35% next month JAKARTA (JP): The producers and consumers of newsprint agreed yesterday on a 35.88 percent increase in the price of newsprint to Rp 2,310 (US1.03) per kilogram for the July-September period, from the current level of Rp 1,700.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Official admits error in detaining 9-year-old boy

Official admits error in detaining 9-year-old boy JAKARTA (JP): A senior Ministry of Justice official admitted yesterday that it was wrong for the authorities to have put a nine-year-old boy in a Yogyakarta correctional institution designed for adults.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Bad debts higher in April: Bank Indonesia

Bad debts higher in April: Bank Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The number of bad loans at commercial banks rose again to 4.24 percent of total outstanding credits as of April, up from 3.99 in December and 3.88 percent in September last year.Governor of Bank Indonesia J.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Govt to investigate Bank Papan takeover

Govt to investigate Bank Papan takeover JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said here yesterday that the government is investigating the controversial takeover of the publicly-listed Bank Papan Sejahtera.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Jakarta to host baseball meet

Jakarta to host baseball meet JAKARTA (JP): Ten countries from the Asia-Pacific region are expected to take part in the Far East Little League Baseball championships to be held here July 29 to Aug. 7.Indonesia will be represented by Jakarta Little League.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Policemen jailed for leasing guns, desertion

Policemen jailed for leasing guns, desertion JAKARTA (JP): The city military tribunal sentenced yesterday two policemen to 45 months and three months for leasing guns and desertion.A panel of three judges, led by Army Col.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Western view

Western view Here is a tale showing how some Westerners view the world.A Scottish acquaintance, a year after arriving in Jakarta, asked me if I knew any other expatriates, as she was trying to enlarge her circle of friends.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Fishery exports to increase 15%

Fishery exports to increase 15% JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia expects fishery export revenues to increase 15 percent this year to US$1.91 billion, despite unfavorable conditions for such commodities as shrimp and tuna, a senior official said.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Sakra Bima to expand despite criticisms

Sakra Bima to expand despite criticisms JAKARTA (JP): PT Sakra Bima Mandala, a private company handling the administration of payments for vehicle registration documents, has not been deterred by recent criticism of its monopoly of the service.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Chocky's Challenge 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Drama: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 University Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: ...

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Mitra Global to invest $724m in Central Java

Mitra Global to invest $724m in Central Java JAKARTA (JP): PT Mitra Global Telekomunikasi Indonesia, a consortium which this week won a contract to install 400,000 telephone lines in Central Java, plans to invest A$1 billion (US$724 million) in the next three to four years in the project.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 21 1995: Shares Close Change Volume ---------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,200 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,275 0 ...

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Legislators warn of envy

Legislators warn of envy JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives are urging the management of the plush Sentul race circuit, about 40 kilometers south of here, to employ local residents to avoid social envy.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Towards a new spirit in local architecture

Towards a new spirit in local architectureBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Almost ten years ago Udo Kultermann, professor of architecture at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, wrote, in his essay "Architecture in Southeast Asia 2: Indonesia" (Mimar 21, July-Sept.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Government bans not lawful: Rights body

Government bans not lawful: Rights body JAKARTA (JP): The Secretary General of the National Commission on Human Rights said yesterday that the government's recent bans on people making public speeches and bans on seminars and cultural performances are illegal.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Finance Minister ready to fight rising inflation

Finance Minister ready to fight rising inflation JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad declared war on inflation yesterday, citing its climb to more than five percent during the first five months of this year.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: ConcertJP/27BIRTHDAY CONCERT: Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djoyonegoro (front row, fourth right), his wife Atiek Wardiman (left of the minister), and former minister of education and culture Fuad Hassan (front row, second left) listen to a performance of nyatrik ...

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/SOKSI to review presidential succession

SOKSI to review presidential succession JAKARTA (JP): One of the mass organizations that form the basis of Golkar, SOKSI, will review this week the national preparations for a change in presidency, which its chairman, Suhardiman, says could still happen in 1998.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Thirteen sailors still missing

Thirteen sailors still missing KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Thirteen sailors on the KM Sinar Samudra freighter, which capsized in the Linta Strait off Flores Island on Sunday, were still missing as of yesterday.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Automobile sales slump following deregulation

Automobile sales slump following deregulation JAKARTA (JP): Last month's deregulatory measures, which cut back tariffs on imported vehicles, has caused a decline in automobile sales of up to 30 percent.Chairman of the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association Herman Z.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Perumka to lay more tracks

Perumka to lay more tracks JAKARTA (JP): The state railway company Perusahaan Umum Kereta Api (Perumka) will complete the construction of 6,908 kilometers of railway tracks in Java and Sumatra by the year 2000, the firm's director said yesterday.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/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.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Portuguese invited to take part in youth march

Portuguese invited to take part in youth march JAKARTA (JP): The people of Portugal have been invited to take part in the National Youth March in July and August, which is being planned as part of the celebrations surrounding Indonesia's 50th anniversary of independence.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Kemayoran residents seek councilors' help

Kemayoran residents seek councilors' help JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Kebon Kosong and Gunung Sahari Selatan subdistricts in Central Jakarta urged city councilors yesterday to help them get fair compensation for property the government plans to use to create an ultramodern township.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Islands cut off after quake

Islands cut off after quake KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Two small islands have been virtually cut off from the rest of the world since Saturday's powerful earthquake shook the Flores island and its surroundings.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/A show of immaturity?

A show of immaturity? This country has been called a place where anything can happen, although many things are impossible. In Indonesia, so the notion goes, one can see both possibility and impossibility at work.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Japan's real trade wrongs

Japan's real trade wrongs President Clinton's decision to impose sanctions on Japan for keeping out American cars and car parts has deflected attention from two other trade disputes in which Tokyo is in the wrong. One involves Federal Express, the other Kodak.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Improve Timor scene: Alatas

Improve Timor scene: Alatas JAKARTA (JP): The international solution to the East Timor problem depends to a large extent on Indonesia's ability to develop the province and to improve its human rights record there, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said yesterday.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/No license for executive ferry

No license for executive ferry SERANG, West Java: A local ferry operator has failed to secure the license to operate a luxury liner linking Merak with Bakauheni because the ship is still flying a Panamanian flag.Merak port chief administrator H.M. Thamrin A.R.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Alatas puzzled over exclusion from ocean forum

Alatas puzzled over exclusion from ocean forum JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said yesterday that he was puzzled by Indonesia's exclusion from a recent meeting in Mauritius to form an Indian Ocean economic grouping.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Indonesia out to field a full team

Indonesia out to field a full team JAKARTA (JP): Host Indonesia is determined to wipe out the memory of its upset Sudirman Cup mixed team championship last month as it deploys its strongest team for the July 12-16 Indonesia Open here.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Japan's apology is necessary

Japan's apology is necessaryBy S.P. Seth SYDNEY (JP): In the lead up to the 50th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II in August, the Japanese government has been wrestling for months to cobble together some sort of an apology for Japan's war-time crimes.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/South Kalimantan divers shine

South Kalimantan divers shine JAKARTA (JP): No major upsets of record breaking feats were set during the opening day of the national diving championships, though South Kalimantan dominated the day.

Thu, 22 Jun 1995

JP/Make Sukarno memorial national event: PDI

Make Sukarno memorial national event: PDI JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) has seized upon the controversy surrounding yesterday's 25th anniversary of the death of former Indonesian president Sukarno to propose that the government turn the June 20 commemoration into a ...