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Searching for all articles published on 1995-06-28 ...

49 articles.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Bank issues rights shares

Bank issues rights shares JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bali, a publicly listed private bank, is to issue 65 million rights shares at Rp 2,000 each, 37 million detachable warrants with an exercise price of Rp 2,900 and bonds worth Rp 250 billion, the bank's president said.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Govt charged with badly managing aid to small firms

Govt charged with badly managing aid to small firms JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives charged the government yesterday with improperly managing funds of about Rp 500 billion (US$227.27 million) set aside by state-owned firms to support small businesses and cooperatives.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Police charged for wrongful arrest

Police charged for wrongful arrest JAKARTA (JP): Two journalists and a press activist being tried on charges of inciting public hostility towards the government accused the police yesterday of wrongful arrest and demanded that the court acquit them.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Police should get full autonomy in Marsinah case

Police should get full autonomy in Marsinah case JAKARTA (JP): As police are expressing confidence that some answers may be in sight in the reopened investigation into the murder of labor activist Marsinah, a legal expert has called for the enquiry to be carried out with greater professionalism ...

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/From Wimbledon with love

From Wimbledon with love * Love can bloom on a tennis court, even when opponents are on opposing sides of the net. In 1924, Kitty McKane, a young English player, who had won the women's singles, teamed with J.B. Gilbert to triumph in the mixed doubles at Wimbledon.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 27 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,250 ...

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/PTPs may not survive into the 2000s

PTPs may not survive into the 2000s JAKARTA (JP): Some analysts here allege that the team in charge of the second stage of the consolidation process of state plantation companies (PTPs) wants to make the restructuring the end, and not the means, to improve their overall efficiency, productivity ...

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Harmoko appoints new film advisory board

Harmoko appoints new film advisory board JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko appointed yesterday a new National Film Advisory Board, whose first task will be to reinvigorate the moribund local film industry.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/PASI drops five from SEA Games

PASI drops five from SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Track and Field Association (PASI) has taken strict punitive measures against five male athletes. The five have been dropped from the 18th Southeast Asian Games national team for a discipline violation.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Too much time wasted

Too much time wasted Third World countries are used to encountering internal ethnic, ideological and religious differences. Often, these conflicts turn into bloody ones which sap resources, disrupt people's lives and lead to a host of other problems.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Mayor threatens foliage vendors

Mayor threatens foliage vendors JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta Mayor Suprawito threatens plant sellers on Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan with legal action if they do not vacate the street.He said the sellers are liable to prosecution because they disturb public order.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Indonesia to have rice surplus of 3.48m tons

Indonesia to have rice surplus of 3.48m tons JAKARTA (JP): Despite reports to the contrary, Indonesia will enjoy a rice surplus of 3.48 million tons this year, Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah said yesterday.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Discrimination not good

Discrimination not good I'm responding to Mr Farid Baskoro's Western view published in the "Your Letters" column of The Jakarta Post on June 22, 1995.Dear Mr Farid Baskoro, it is always good to bring attention to people's mistakes, especially when it concerns discrimination of race.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Hoodlums netted in police raid

Hoodlums netted in police raid MEDAN, North Sumatra: Hundreds of hoodlums, prostitutes and other criminals have been netted during a recent police operation, code named Pekat Toba.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Achieving standard of quality, the ISO 9000

Achieving standard of quality, the ISO 9000By Simon Potter This is the first of three articles on ISO 9000, the international quality system standard. JAKARTA (JP): ISO 9000. It's in the headlines, in the news, on every body's lips. It's revolutionizing companies and uniting continents.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/ABRI helps floods victims

ABRI helps floods victims PADANG, West Sumatra: The Armed Forces (ABRI), through one of its programs, is building 100 houses for the victims of heavy floods that swept the areas in December.Antara reported on Monday that the commander of the local military office, Col. M.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Some truths are best left unstated: Lemhannas chief

Some truths are best left unstated: Lemhannas chief JAKARTA (JP): Some truths are best left unsaid if revealing them could cause unrest and disrupt national stability, the governor of the National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas) said yesterday.Commenting on his days as a field commander, Lt. Gen.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Japanese investors

Japanese investors The outright rebuttal by State Minister of Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo of Japanese businessmen's complaints about red tape, import tariffs, customs services and taxation in Indonesia is understandable.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Most police do not have housing

Most police do not have housing JAKARTA (JP): About 62 percent of the city's 17,000 police officers have no house of their own, city police chief Maj. Gen. Dibyo Widodo says.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: ETimorAntaraEAST TIMOR VISIT: Local government officials in East Timor greet Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas (center) when he arrives in the province for a three-day visit. During the visit, Alatas acted as a representative of the Golkar political group.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Reform of state plantation firms moving at slow pace

Reform of state plantation firms moving at slow pace JAKARTA (JP): The reform of state-owned plantation companies (PTP) which began in May, 1994, with the realignment of the 26 PTPs into nine groups, has been running much slower than planned.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Sex, lies and journalism

Sex, lies and journalism I was watching one of those lawyer movies on TV the other night and these two lawyers were discussing a case and one says to the other, "You know as well as I do it's the accusations that make the headlines, not the ruling. The damage is already done.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Leigh Warren and Dancers in town

Leigh Warren and Dancers in town JAKARTA (JP): The Australian dance group Leigh Warren and Dancers is performing at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta for two days, ending today.The event is co-sponsored by the Gedung Kesenian and the Australia-Indonesia Institute.

Wed, 28 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.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Muppet 3:05 Talk Show 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Family Program: Around Us 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesia Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Science Program 7:00 Evening News 7:30 ...

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/29 die in dengue outbreak

29 die in dengue outbreak JAKARTA (JP): Twenty nine people have died and more than 2,000 others have been hospitalized in an outbreak of dengue fever throughout the city over the past six months, a senior official said yesterday.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Historians protest Enola Gay exhibit

Historians protest Enola Gay exhibitBy Susan Milius WASHINGTON (UPI): More than 100 historians and other scholars issued a protest Monday saying that an exhibit opening Tuesday on the Enola Gay, the first atomic bomber, has been the victim of "historical cleansing.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Company denies foul play in apartment project

Company denies foul play in apartment project JAKARTA (JP): PD Sarana Jaya, a city-owned housing developer, denied accusations that it had displaced occupants of an apartment building with force and without compensation.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Hightech battle in Medan Auto Rally

Hightech battle in Medan Auto Rally JAKARTA (JP): Newly-improved high-tech cars will be the highlight of the Bank Utama Indonesia Rally '95, which is set to be a battle of world beaters and the giant car manufacturers.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/'Bamboo paper more economical than pulp'

'Bamboo paper more economical than pulp' UBUD, Bali (JP): Amid continued newsprint shortages in Indonesia, researchers say bamboo is an economical substitute for softwood pulp in paper production.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/I continue smoking

I continue smoking Mr A. Djuana's letter Irony of lie (June 4, 1995) deserves to be commented on. Premising that I am a heavy cigarette smoker, I also know that my "smoker's freedom" ends when my bad habit limits "non-smokers' freedom" and in the presence of a "no smoking" notice I avoid doing so.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Fair visitors less than expected

Fair visitors less than expected JAKARTA (JP): The number of people visiting this year's Jakarta Fair is falling short of expectations, raising fears that the targeted three million visitors will not be achieved.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Bintang races against police to build defense

Bintang races against police to build defense JAKARTA (JP): Sri Bintang Pamungkas, the vocal government critic facing prosecution for allegedly insulting President Soeharto, is in a race against the police to collect evidence for his defense.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Cameron: Hairdresser with sense of rhythm

Cameron: Hairdresser with sense of rhythm JAKARTA (JP): Patrick Cameron may be the only hairdresser who dances while he snips away.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Banks forge reports, evade taxes

Banks forge reports, evade taxes JAKARTA (JP): A number of private banks manipulate their financial reports to evade tax payments, Tax Director General Fuad Bawazier disclosed yesterday.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Don't bank on a bank

Don't bank on a bank Readers' Digest once published a joke about banks. A man wishing to do business went to a bank. The customer-service clerk was chatting on the phone, discussing new restaurants with her friend.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Successful in Asia Zone, Utut joins elite circle

Successful in Asia Zone, Utut joins elite circle JAKARTA (JP): A year of endless efforts deserved a reward as Indonesia's Utut Adianto finally assured himself of a coveted place in the world's society of Super Grand Master.The memorable moment came after his impressive win in the Asia Zone 3.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Investors want cement price reference removed

Investors want cement price reference removed JAKARTA (JP): Investors planning to set up cement plants in Indonesia suggested yesterday that the government abandon the use of local references on the pricing of cement.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Fighting corruption and collusion

Fighting corruption and collusion According to Dr. Anwar Nasution, an observer of economic affairs, the practice of collusion could have far-reaching effects on the Indonesian economy.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Manggarai plan faces criticisms

Manggarai plan faces criticisms JAKARTA (JP): House members criticized yesterday the government's plan to build a major integrated transport terminal in Manggarai, South Jakarta, insisting that every detail of the project should be clear and transparent.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Boxer pledged house as reward

Boxer pledged house as reward JAKARTA (JP): Adrianus Taroreh, the Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) lightweight champion, will soon find his dream of owning a house come true thanks to North Sulawesi Governor E.E. Mangindaan.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Indonesian food items more popular in Holland

Indonesian food items more popular in HollandBy Solita Sarwono AMSTERDAM (JP): An Indonesian friend came to Holland for a postgraduate study program. Besides books, she brought with her a big bottle of sweet soya sauce.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Houses for fishermen

Houses for fishermen UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tanjung has pledged support and assistance for the local administration's plan to build 400 houses for poor fishermen.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Lopes suspects foul play at Vienna meeting

Lopes suspects foul play at Vienna meeting JAKARTA (JP): A senior East Timorese politician suspects foul play in the wording of the final declaration for the All- Inclusive East Timor Dialog that took place earlier this month.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Japan strives to win over Indonesian students

Japan strives to win over Indonesian students JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to lure Indonesian students away from the United States and other countries for overseas study, Japanese educational institutes held their sixth annual exhibition last weekend.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Imposing export tax on paper not essential: Mar'ie

Imposing export tax on paper not essential: Mar'ie JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad hinted yesterday that he would not introduce a tax instrument to curb exports of paper in spite of the current shortage of supply.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Legislator calls for termination of national exam

Legislator calls for termination of national exam JAKARTA (JP): Following reports of manipulation of elementary school pupils' final scores, a legislator has suggested that the government scrap the national examinations altogether.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/City Hall promises to consult House on major projects

City Hall promises to consult House on major projects JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja assured yesterday that no major development project in the city will start without prior consultation with the House of Representatives.

Wed, 28 Jun 1995

JP/Housing developer may lose permit

Housing developer may lose permit JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is threatening to revoke the development permit granted to PT Setdco Grahamandura to build a US$400 million condominium in Tebet, South Jakarta, unless the firm also builds low-cost flats for low-income people.