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Searching for all articles published on 1995-07-26 ...

45 articles.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Regional trade the challenger for ASEAN's future

Regional trade the challenger for ASEAN's futureBy Vitit Muntarbhorn BANGKOK: The macro-economic growth rate of ASEAN countries has been very impressive this decade with some countries enjoying a Gross Domestic Product growth of nearly 10 percent per annum.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Balkans need new U.S. policy

Balkans need new U.S. policyBy James A. Baker III NEW YORK: The most recent crisis in Bosnia, precipitated by the Bosnian Serb's seizure of UN peacekeepers, has ended -- predictably -- with a Serb victory.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Government urged to change attitude towards people

Government urged to change attitude towards people JAKARTA (JP): A senior political scientist is calling on the government to change the way it deals with the people, saying that the present attitude has failed to truly promote the social, economic and political standing of the masses.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: PamelaJP/obyCOME AND GO: The U.S. Embassy's new Press Attache, Craig Stromme (center), chats with his predecessor Pamela Smith (left) and the embassy's new Counselor for Public Affairs Steven Monblatt (right) at their farewell, and welcoming, party.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Henry Winkler Muts William Shakespeare 3:05 Talk Show 3:30 Indonesian Lessons 4:05 Sports: Indonesian League (Live) 5:00 Regional News 5:15 Sports (continued) 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Science Program 7:00 ...

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/The quest for high-technology

The quest for high-technology President Soeharto has reminded us that an advanced and prosperous nation is one which commands science and technology. The President advises Indonesian children to master science and technology so that they will be able to make the nation prosperous.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Affair ends in tragedy

Affair ends in tragedy JAKARTA (JP): A man was killed by a jealous husband in Tambun, Bekasi, yesterday, police reported.The Tambun police precinct reported that Yasri, 28, was stabbed in the head and neck by Samaun, who suspected him of having an affair with his wife.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Indo-Rama gets loan

Indo-Rama gets loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Indo-Rama Synthetics, one of the largest integrated producers of blended polyester yarns in Indonesia, agreed yesterday to a US$25.5 million deferred payment credit facility with Nissho Iwai Corporation of Japan for its polyester and weaving expansion plans.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Science contest sees record numbers participate

Science contest sees record numbers participate JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) announced here yesterday that the number of participants in this year's scientific competition increased by 61 percent.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Sectarian conflict real threat to unity: Edi

Sectarian conflict real threat to unity: Edi SEMARANG (JP): Social problems generated from ethnic, religious and inter-group conflict are becoming a real threat to the nation's unity, Minister of Defense and Security Gen. (ret) Edi Sudrajat warns.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Pelita, Bandung kicked out from semifinals

Pelita, Bandung kicked out from semifinals JAKARTA (JP): What had been a forgone conclusion in the Indonesian soccer league quarterfinals turned into the biggest upset as favorites Pelita Jaya and Bandung Raya were both dumped from the semifinals by sides from Kalimantan yesterday.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Govt urged to appoint ambassador to WTO

Govt urged to appoint ambassador to WTO JAKARTA (JP): Econit, an industry, trade and economics advisory group, urged the government yesterday to appoint an ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Rapper Vanilla Ice to perform here

Rapper Vanilla Ice to perform here JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta rap music fans will be in for a rare treat when rap musician Vanilla Ice performs at the M-Club, Blok M, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, on July 29 at 8 p.m.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/An historic decision

An historic decision The decision of the (Islamic Conference) Organization's contact group to ignore the arms embargo on Bosnia in order to enable its people to defend themselves was an historic decision that came to reflect a strong Islamic stance.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Biologists ready to help solve pollution problems

Biologists ready to help solve pollution problems JAKARTA (JP): Most biologists are interested in solving pollution problem, a seminar was told yesterday.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/ASEAN to handle legal cases more efficiently

ASEAN to handle legal cases more efficiently JAKARTA (JP): Major cases involving capital punishment can now be handled more efficiently by ASEAN member countries through direct contact among their attorneys general, a statement issued yesterday said.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Local electric part producers accuse China of dumping

Local electric part producers accuse China of dumping JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Electric Equipment Manufacturers accused China yesterday of dumping its electric parts in Indonesia.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Many Indonesians have diabetes

Many Indonesians have diabetes BANDUNG: Between one to two percent of all Indonesians have diabetes which, a senior official says, will become a serious health problem unless something is done.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Govt still reluctant to host Israeli team

Govt still reluctant to host Israeli team JAKARTA (JP): The government is still reluctant to treat Israel, which it does not recognize as a state, like the other participating countries in the upcoming 38th World Outdoor Archery Championships here.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Electricity tariffs lowered by 0.34%

Electricity tariffs lowered by 0.34% JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned electricity company PT PLN has decreased its tariffs by an average of 0.34 percent since this month due to lower production costs and a lower-than-estimated inflation rate, the company announced yesterday.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Japan assists IKIP Surabaya

Japan assists IKIP Surabaya JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government has agreed to donate a 40 million yen (Rp 1,5 billion) language laboratory to the Education and Teachers Training Institute (IKIP) of Surabaya.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Cavalry called out to fight city crime

Cavalry called out to fight city crime JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Chief Maj. Gen. Wiranto said yesterday that he was mobilizing all his forces, including the cavalry assault battalion, to help the police fight crime.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Export-oriented ammonia plants needed: Official

Export-oriented ammonia plants needed: Official JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Chemical Industries Sujata called on private investors yesterday to build ammonia plants for export purposes."Currently we export our gas in the form of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Postal firm will issue gold stamps

Postal firm will issue gold stamps JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned postal operator PT Pos Indonesia will issue a commemorative collection of gold stamps worth Rp 76 billion (US$33.7 million) next month, featuring three selected designs to mark the country's 50th Independence Day.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Admission fees to be discussed

Admission fees to be discussed JAKARTA (JP): The city education authorities will hold a meeting with parents and senior school administrators next month to negotiate additional school admission fees.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Suspects in Bekasi gang rape identified

Suspects in Bekasi gang rape identified JAKARTA (JP): Bekasi police claim that they have identified the men believed to have raped a mother and her two teenage daughters during a pre-dawn burglary on Monday in the small, isolated village of Kampung Cimatis, Jati Karya, in Pondok Gede.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Canadian minister praises human rights commission

Canadian minister praises human rights commission JAKARTA (JP): Canadian Secretary of State for Asia-Pacific Affairs, Raymond Chan, yesterday praised Jakarta's move to establish the National Commission for Human Rights, but also noted that Indonesia could improve its handling of East Timor issues.

Wed, 26 Jul 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, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Police could arrest Hong Lie if requested: Gen. Banurusman

Police could arrest Hong Lie if requested: Gen. Banurusman JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman Astrosemitro said yesterday that the police could only ask Interpol to help arrest entertainment businessman Hong Lie under the request of prosecutors.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/A larger ASEAN

A larger ASEAN When ASEAN opens its door to Vietnam in its upcoming foreign ministers' meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, at the end of this week, something close to a black-on-white contrast will appear on this region's political landscape.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Test-score manipulation damages students' future

Test-score manipulation damages students' futureBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): The manipulation of test scores has been practiced for a long time in Indonesian schools.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Australian envoy visits Irian

Australian envoy visits Irian JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Australian ambassador Allan Taylor has discussed with governor Jacob Pattipi the fate of Irian Jaya residents who have crossed back from Papua New Guinea.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Polio vaccines for 669,000 babies

Polio vaccines for 669,000 babies UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The provincial government plans to provide polio vaccines to 669,000 children under five-years- old in a health campaign scheduled for September.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/President wants optimization of fishery potentials in EEZ

President wants optimization of fishery potentials in EEZ JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday told state-owned firms, private sector businesses and cooperatives to act unitedly to increase efforts to tap the fishery potentials of the country's exclusive economic zones (EEZ).

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Hoi An in Vietnam

Hoi An in Vietnam On July 4, 1995 you printed an article concerning the town of Hoi An, Vietnam, by Kunang Helmi Picard. I was very much surprised that the town of Hoi An would rate an article written about it. I lived and worked in Hoi An from June 1968 until December 1969.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Judges often subjected to outside pressure

Judges often subjected to outside pressure JAKARTA (JP): Judges dealing with lawsuits filed against the government often come under pressure from both private individuals and officials attempting to influence their decisions, Chief of the Jakarta State Administrative Court Benjamin Mangkoedilaga ...

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Better communication between employers and workers urged

Better communication between employers and workers urged JAKARTA (JP): Manpower Minister Abdul Latief underlined yesterday the importance of communication between employers and workers to help prevent labor disputes.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Can ASEAN's China policy succeed?

Can ASEAN's China policy succeed? The admission of Vietnam marks an important moment in the 28- year long history of ASEAN.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Seminar on ice cream

Seminar on ice cream JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Nutrition Association in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and PT Unilever will jointly organize a one-day seminar on ice cream.The seminar will be held at the World Trade Center, Jakarta, on Aug. 5.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Local shipyard gets orders from foreign firms

Local shipyard gets orders from foreign firms JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Dok & Perkapalan Kodja Bahari announced yesterday that it has won orders for the construction of ships from Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands and Iran.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Confusion grips teachers, parents at Koja schools

Confusion grips teachers, parents at Koja schools JAKARTA (JP): Teachers and parents of more than 1,000 students are gripped by confusion while they wait for the official word on the fate of state elementary schools in the Koja area.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 25, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Import rules

Import rules This is in reference to Mr. A. Djuana's letter under the caption Mr. A and Mr. B published in "Your Letters" column of The Jakarta Post dated July 22, 1995. According to Mr. Djuana, A was deprived of a substantial amount of money by the cunning of Mr.

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/A European-American scheme

A European-American scheme Now there is no doubt that denying arms deliveries to the out- gunned and out-numbered Bosnian Moslems is part of a European- American scheme aimed at ensuring that Bosnian Moslems will not have an independent state of their own in the heart of Europe, even if they have ...

Wed, 26 Jul 1995

JP/Keep up role model image: Try

Keep up role model image: Try JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno closed yesterday the fifth national congress of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI), calling on the Moslem leaders to maintain their "reputation as role models".