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Searching for all articles published on 1995-06-29 ...

51 articles.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Hanil leasing sets up joint financial venture

Hanil leasing sets up joint financial venture JAKARTA (JP): The Hanil Leasing Company Ltd. of South Korea and its Hong Kong-based Hanil Leasing & Finance Ltd. affiliate have joined with PT Bakrie Capitanindo Corporation to establish a financial company, PT Hanil Bakrie Finance Corporation.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Bekasi bus terminal expansion necessary

Bekasi bus terminal expansion necessary BEKASI (JP): The notorious traffic congestion in and around the 1.3 hectare bus terminal has reach such a level that the Bekasi administration plans to expand the terminal.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Three killed by pesticides

Three killed by pesticides BOGOR, West Java: An elderly woman and two children from Sinangbhakti village died after taking a drink of coffee contaminated by pesticides.Mrs.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Police chief supports Sakra Bima's business

Police chief supports Sakra Bima's business JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman Astrosemitro has thrown his weight behind a controversial move by a firm working with the city police to tie up with little-known banks.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Protest over France's nuclear test

Protest over France's nuclear test JAKARTA (JP): More than 40 environmental activists staged a protest outside the French embassy yesterday, calling on the government to break off diplomatic ties with Paris and for a boycott of French products if France goes ahead with its plan to conduct nuclear ...

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 28, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 2,250 0 ...

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Over 90 buildings to be demolished

Over 90 buildings to be demolished JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta mayoralty has ordered the demolition of 92 buildings, which are in violation of the government's regulation on city development.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Ulemas protest striptease show

Ulemas protest striptease show SURABAYA: Chairman of the local branch of Indonesian Council of Ulemas KH Misbach called on the provincial administration to ban striptease shows in a number of pubs, night clubs and karaoke bars.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Soybean cake imports raised

Soybean cake imports raised JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday instructed a boost in imports of soybean cake to cut down the prices of cattle feed.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Cartels and new players

Cartels and new players Data shows that a number of subsectors of the domestic economy have come under the control of cartels. The market structure, which they have produced, is such that their impact on inflation is quite significant.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Malaysian bosses unwilling to raise RI workers' wages

Malaysian bosses unwilling to raise RI workers' wages JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian employers are unwilling to raise the minimum wage of Indonesian workers hired in their country because of their low skill levels.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Thrills and spills

Thrills and spills * Wimbledon's slippery lawns have taken their toll on players.In 1936, defending champion Fred Perry of Britain and German Gottfried Von Cramm were the world's top players and a thrilling contest was expected when both made it to the final.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Bhangra: Indian-West Indian fusion

Bhangra: Indian-West Indian fusion Blending spicy South Asian melodies with the fiery kick of reggae, rap and hip-hop has allowed Bally Sagoo and Apache Indian to offer a whole new musical feast, says Farhan Haq of Inter Press Service.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Psychic disturbance and the power of 'Pulp Fiction'

Psychic disturbance and the power of 'Pulp Fiction'By Jason Tedjasukmana JAKARTA (JP): Imagine turning over a rock and finding that the weevils underneath are all wielding 9mm handguns.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Rushdie row politicized

Rushdie row politicized What is necessary for the non-Muslim world to understand is that Iran has become a victim of coordinated attempts to politicize this purely religious edict (to have British author Salman Rusdhie assassinated).

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Govt to review plywood export mechanism

Govt to review plywood export mechanism JAKARTA (JP): Trade Minister S.B. Joedono said yesterday that Indonesia's plywood export system was being evaluated to reinvigorate exports, which have been declining steadily since last year.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/New sports savings scheme criticized

New sports savings scheme criticized JAKARTA (JP): The raising of funds for sports development is yet again enveloped in controversy.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Vanuatu PM to arrive on Sunday

Vanuatu PM to arrive on Sunday JAKARTA (JP): The Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Maxime Carlot Korman, will arrive in Indonesia on Sunday for a three-day official visit which will be highlighted by the opening of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Gaugin landscape sells for $ 8 million

Gaugin landscape sells for $ 8 million LONDON (Agencies): A landscape painted by French artist Paul Gauguin on his first visit to Tahiti in 1893 was sold at Sotheby's here Tuesday for 5.5 million pounds (8.25 million dollars).

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/'Waiting-list' haj pilgrims asked to re-register

'Waiting-list' haj pilgrims asked to re-register JAKARTA (JP): Approximately 40,000 haj applicants who failed to go on pilgrimage the last time around will be required to re- register between July 1 and August 31 in order to qualify for next year's haj season.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Deforestation at alarming level

Deforestation at alarming level KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Governor Herman Musakabe says the degree of deforestation in the province has reached an alarming level and needs to be dealt with seriously.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Volunteers to replace troops in East Timor

Volunteers to replace troops in East Timor JAKARTA (JP): The government is planning to withdraw two battalions of troops currently stationed in East Timor and replace them with volunteers recruited from among the local people.Minister of Security and Defense Gen. (ret.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/No relative of Tjakraningrat

No relative of Tjakraningrat I am seeking some clarification on particular points in the Insight column by Mulyana W. Kusumah (The Jakarta Post, June 23, 1995), dealing with the subject of pardon for political prisoners.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/30 years of 'Kompas'

30 years of 'Kompas' It was typically in the style of Kompas to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its existence by inviting the advertising community and its distribution agents to its celebration yesterday. Some of the invited guests came with their families to a big party at a five-star hotel.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/APEC free trade is likely to remain an illusion

APEC free trade is likely to remain an illusion Asia-Pacific seems headed toward free trade as a result of a meeting among the leaders of the vast region last year, but development economist Walden Bello is pessimistic in this column for Inter Press Service.

Thu, 29 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, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Foreigners swindle with hypnosis

Foreigners swindle with hypnosis PADANG, West Sumatra: The provincial police office is investigating the case of three citizens of Malta who reportedly swindled locals using techniques of hypnosis.Antara reported Chief Col.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Assistance for Fatmawati hospital

Assistance for Fatmawati hospital JAKARTA (JP): The Australian government together with the Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters and Bethesda Hospital of Victoria has provided a grant of Rp 26.7 million (US$11,000) to the Fatmawati Hospital to renovate its hydrotherapy pool.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Achieving standards of quality, the ISO 9000 (2)

Achieving standards of quality, the ISO 9000 (2)By Simon Potter This is the second of three articles on ISO 9000, the international quality system standard. It looks at how to implement an ISO 9000 quality system in your facility.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Use of foreign language

Use of foreign language I have recently returned from a trip to Eastern Indonesia and would like to add my comments to the ban-English move among the xenophobes in Jakarta.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Fake health cards sold

Fake health cards sold BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Two local officials of the South Muko-Muko subdistrict in North Bengkulu have reportedly sold thousands of health cards, instead of distributing them free to residents.

Thu, 29 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 Science 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: Islam ...

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/National lifters to Asian meet

National lifters to Asian meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's weight lifters and body builders are hoping to put preparations for the 18th Southeast Asian Games into a higher gear when they enter the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Pusan, South Korea, tomorrow.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/'Pancasila democracy maturing'

'Pancasila democracy maturing' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Pancasila democracy is now in the process of reaching maturity, although some segments of society remain dissatisfied, Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat said yesterday.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/RI to meet Denmark in world bridge meet

RI to meet Denmark in world bridge meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will meet Denmark in the opening round of the 5th World Junior Bridge Team Championships on July 8 in Bali, the Indonesian Contract Bridge Association (Gabsi) announced yesterday.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Freeport sells plane, aviation assets

Freeport sells plane, aviation assets JAKARTA (JP): PT Freeport Indonesia announced here yesterday that it has sold some of its aviation-related assets in return for cash and an equity stake in a newly formed entity, PT Airfast Aviation Facilities Company (AVCO).

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Australian experts due here

Australian experts due here JAKARTA (JP): A team of Australian public dental health experts will be in Jakarta from Saturday to next Tuesday, to discuss future research collaboration with experts at the University of Indonesia.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Banks called on to increase credit to small businesses

Banks called on to increase credit to small businesses JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono called on commercial banks yesterday to improve their role in helping small businesses by increasing the credit extended to them.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Passengers blast railway company

Passengers blast railway company JAKARTA (JP): The state railway company, Perumka, has been urged to operate regular trains between the densely-populated city of Bekasi, West Java, and Jakarta.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Foreign words in Indonesian language

Foreign words in Indonesian language Having read some opinions in the "Your Letters" section of The Jakarta Post recently on the use of Sanskrit, Malay or any other foreign and domestic languages, I would like to give my comments.Bahasa Indonesia is not a stagnant language, it is a dynamic one.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/235 houses to be demolished

235 houses to be demolished JAKARTA (JP): As many as 235 houses along the Kebon Jeruk toll road in West Jakarta will be demolished soon to make way for a road construction project, an official says.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Many developers fail to construct low-cost housing

Many developers fail to construct low-cost housing JAKARTA (JP): City Council members criticized private property developers yesterday for failing to build low-cost apartments according to schedule.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Council destroys homes mistaken for brothels

Council destroys homes mistaken for brothels JAKARTA (JP): Five people representing six families of the Kamal Barat subdistrict, Kalideres in West Jakarta filed a complaint with city council yesterday over this week's demolition of their houses.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/N. Korea aims to destroy armistice

N. Korea aims to destroy armisticeBy Harvey Stockwin While all eyes have been focussed on the discord arising from North Korea's pursuit of nuclear weapons, the North Koreans have carefully pursued a sister strategy -- the demolition of the armistice agreement which has been instrumental in ...

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/House opposed to highway toll rates

House opposed to highway toll rates JAKARTA (JP): A House of Representatives commission expressed opposition yesterday to the government's plan to raise toll road tariffs, proposing, instead, the introduction of a cross-subsidy system in the operation of highways.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Susi, Hariyanto not Indonesians?

Susi, Hariyanto not Indonesians? JAKARTA (JP): Bureaucracy in Indonesia has long been dubbed a span of tangled threads which may upset everybody, including world badminton stars Susi Susanti and Hariyanto Arbi.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Pulp investors should collaborate with govt

Pulp investors should collaborate with govt JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo announced yesterday that private companies intending to invest in the pulp industry will have to collaborate with state-owned forestry firms to gain operational permits.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Bank Duta management undergoes major change

Bank Duta management undergoes major change JAKARTA (JP): The management of publicly-listed Bank Duta underwent a major change yesterday following rumors that the bank would merge with Bank Bukopin, the country's only cooperative bank.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Good writers are hard to find: Publisher

Good writers are hard to find: Publisher JAKARTA (JP): A local publisher is attributing the continued use of outdated books to the scarcity of good textbook writers.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Police still lack professionalism: Chief

Police still lack professionalism: Chief JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman Astrosemitro said yesterday that the police still need to improve their professionalism before they can properly serve the public.

Thu, 29 Jun 1995

JP/Political openness not yet real: Observers

Political openness not yet real: Observers JAKARTA (JP): Several political observers lashed out at the government yesterday for its feeble attempts at democratization and political openness, saying it has failed to follow up words with deeds.