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Searching for all articles published on 1995-08-25 ...

49 articles.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/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 Hawaiian Band, Wednesday. Coffee Shop - Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Discussion on nationhood

Discussion on nationhood JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo is scheduled to give the keynote speech at an open discussion under the theme of "Nationhood Perspective on Ongoing Development" held by Bina Swadaya Foundation on Tuesday.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Probe of alleged rights abuses in Timika begins

Probe of alleged rights abuses in Timika begins JAKARTA (JP): A three-member team from the National Commission on Human Rights has begun investigating alleged abuses of human rights in Timika, Irian Jaya.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Female workers still under suspicion: Lawyer

Female workers still under suspicion: Lawyer JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian workers in general are afraid to fight for their own interests, including to organize themselves, because they are treated with suspicion by the authorities, an activist said yesterday.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Diplomats' quality could improve: Senior official

Diplomats' quality could improve: Senior official JAKARTA (JP): In response to an avalanche of criticism of Indonesia's foreign service, a senior foreign ministry official has defended the quality of Indonesian diplomats while conceding that the ministry's effectiveness has at times suffered ...

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Texmaco set to become machine tools producer

Texmaco set to become machine tools producer JAKARTA (JP): While the monetary authorities worry about import growth exceeding export expansion, this trend is seen by Marimutu Sinivasan, Chairman of the Texmaco Group, as business opportunities.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Flag burnings not fatal to ties: Alatas

Flag burnings not fatal to ties: Alatas JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas is confident that the burnings of the Indonesian flag in Australia and a retaliatory incident here last week will not deal a fatal blow to relations between the two countries.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/PT Inalum reaches full capacity of 225,000 tons

PT Inalum reaches full capacity of 225,000 tons JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian-Japanese smelting company PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminum (Inalum) in North Sumatra is now producing at its full capacity of 225,000 tons per annum, an official said yesterday.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/I like letters

I like letters Being a regular subscriber to The Jakarta Post, I quite enjoy browsing through the mixed bunch of readers letters that you publish. I have noticed that there are some readers whose letters appear in the column on a regular basis, for example Mr. Piero Ronci. This Mr.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/People can help maintain order, security: Wiranto

People can help maintain order, security: Wiranto JAKARTA (JP): City Military chief Maj. Gen. Wiranto expressed satisfaction yesterday over the orderly conduct of the myriad of public activities held recently to mark the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence, saying it showed that the ...

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/China meets South Korea in world volleyball GP

China meets South Korea in world volleyball GP JAKARTA (JP): Asian powerhouses China and South Korea will play their first match at Istora Senayan this evening, the inaugural match of the second leg of this year's US$2 million Women's World Volleyball Grand Prix.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/The Listening post

The Listening post * We'll keep going crazy on "The Listening Post" this evening (8:15 on Radio Sonora FM 100.9) with the second part of Crazy English by popular American author Richard Lederer.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Beatrix visits shipbuilding plant PT PAL

Beatrix visits shipbuilding plant PT PAL JAKARTA (JP): Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands visited the state-owned shipbuilding company PT PAL in Surabaya yesterday before ending her two-day visit to the East Java province.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Permadi case

Permadi case I have been following the Permadi case since April 17, 1995, when he surrendered to the police and was charged with blasphemy. In the Aug.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Plaza Senayan nears completion

Plaza Senayan nears completion JAKARTA (JP): Plaza Senayan, a new exclusive shopping complex being built at a cost of over US$100 million, is scheduled to open on Nov. 15 near Senayan stadium in Central Jakarta.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Anglophobic?

Anglophobic? And again it appears the usual, boring, recurring attack against me if I'm so "impudent" to criticize something concerning English matters. Now we have a new entry: Mr. Roger Baker (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 19, 1995), with his "tongue in cheek" and his "between the lines. Nothing doing.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/90 floats to join national parade on development

90 floats to join national parade on development JAKARTA (JP): Some 90 floats representing government institutions, state-owned companies, private firms and foundations are scheduled to take part in the national development parade on Sunday, an official said yesterday.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Thoughts along Jl. Sudirman (2)

Thoughts along Jl. Sudirman (2)By Sabam Siagian This is the second of two articles based on an introduction for the book on the late Gen. Soedirman, the Supreme Commander of the Indonesian National Army from December 1945 until he passed away in January, 1950. The book was written by Lt. Gen.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Indofood's profits soar

Indofood's profits soar JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed noodles manufacturer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur of the Salim Group announced yesterday a net income of Rp 126.6 billion (US$57.54 million) for the six months ended in June, representing an increase of 50.

Fri, 25 Aug 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.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Dossiers on Bintang case submitted to prosecutors

Dossiers on Bintang case submitted to prosecutors JAKARTA (JP): Police have completed their investigation on former legislator Sri Bintang Pamungkas, concerning his alleged critical remarks of President Soeharto in a seminar in Germany last April.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/KLM's cargo information

KLM's cargo information JAKARTA (JP): KLM Cargo, the Dutch freight carrier, introduced yesterday a cargo information service which will allow agents in Indonesia electronic access to the company's Netherlands database.An executive of KLM Cargo's Jakarta office, Agnes C.S.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Kabuto 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Student Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Culture Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 World of Literature 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Karya Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 ...

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 24, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Istiqlal Festival to begin next month

Istiqlal Festival to begin next month JAKARTA (JP): A number of provinces are preparing to take part in the upcoming one-month festival of Islamic art and culture at the Istiqlal mosque here.The event, called Festival Istiqlal, will be held from Sept. 23 to Oct.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/BI rejects devaluation rumors

BI rejects devaluation rumors JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono rejected yesterday rumors of a devaluation and a free- float of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/RI eyes 2nd place in HK chess tourney

RI eyes 2nd place in HK chess tourney JAKARTA (JP): A step up. That is the target of an Utut-led Indonesian team at the Asia-Pacific Intercity Club Chess Tournament in Hong Kong starting today.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Garuda Indonesia launches Singapore tour package

Garuda Indonesia launches Singapore tour package JAKARTA (JP): The country's flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia, launched here yesterday another tour package to increase the load factor on its international routes.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/'The Mousetrap' mesmerizes theatergoers

'The Mousetrap' mesmerizes theatergoersBy C.G. Asmara JAKARTA (JP): Please don't give away the ending of the play, so that our next audience may enjoy the suspense, pleaded Hayu Sasanit when the curtain came down on The Mousetrap last Saturday night at Erasmus Huis.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/REI to expel housing developers cheating buyers

REI to expel housing developers cheating buyers BEKASI (JP): The Association of Indonesian Realtors (REI) will oust and publicly announce any developers and their management staff who have been proved to have cheated consumers, the Association's chairman Enggartiasto Lukito said yesterday.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Credits without collateral

Credits without collateral Finance Minister Mari'e Muhammad has disclosed part of a government plan to extend credits without the requirement of physical collateral for small businesses.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/On racism

On racism Lately there have been so many writers expressing their opinions about discrimination and racism. They also express their displeasure about the behavior of some people. The complainers are mostly (not all) foreigners. I am not about to pass judgment on anyone or any group.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Two Moroccans missing in Irian

Two Moroccans missing in Irian MERAUKE, Irian Jaya: Two tourists from Morocco who were visiting the Merauke regency have been missing since June.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Protesters reject govt intervention

Protesters reject govt intervention SEMARANG, Central Java: About 100 students from various provinces demonstrated yesterday against government-sponsored Student Senates in their universities.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Dell to increase sales

Dell to increase sales JAKARTA (JP): The Dell Computer Corporation of the United States plans to increase its computer sales in Indonesia to 300,000 units by the end of this year, as compared with 240,000 units last year, a senior executive said yesterday."By that time, Dell will gain a 7.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Timorese resent flag burning

Timorese resent flag burning DILI, East Timor: Local figures expressed their anger yesterday at recent flag burning incidents involving supporters of independence for East Timor in Australia.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/RI defends its record on women's rights

RI defends its record on women's rights JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is likely to face criticism at the world conference on women's rights in Beijing next month over its record on women's rights, according to a senior official.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Rape suspects act out roles in reconstruction

Rape suspects act out roles in reconstruction JAKARTA (JP): Watched by dozens of press people, local prosecutors, police and military personnel, the reconstruction of last month's robbery and brutal rapes in Bekasi ran smoothly yesterday morning.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Home sweet home?

Home sweet home? Some 200 people, claiming to represent 3000 prospective buyers, staged a noisy demonstration last Monday at a local police precinct in East Jakarta. Unfortunately, they failed to catch up with the director of a housing developer who was being detained there.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Centralindo to install 150,000 new phone lines

Centralindo to install 150,000 new phone lines JAKARTA (JP): PT Centralindo Panca Sakti, the cellular telecommunications firm operating in Central and East Java, plans to invest Rp 400 billion (US$176.6 million) to install some 150,000 new lines over the next five years.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Students introduced to marine life

Students introduced to marine life JAKARTA: Seventy students, who have been selected from various high schools in Jakarta, are taking part in a four-day training course organized by the Indonesian Institute of Sciences.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Fighting for India's forgotten army

Fighting for India's forgotten armyBy John Zubrzycki NEW DELHI (JP): On Aug. 18, 1945, three days after the end of the World War II, a twin-engined bomber carrying several senior Japanese officers and an Indian called Subash Chandra Bose took off from Taihoku in Formosa (now Taiwan) bound for ...

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Constructive strategies vital to service trade

Constructive strategies vital to service trade JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must start constructing strategies to meet the challenges and opportunities of free trade in services and to cope with the problems faced by developing countries, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad says.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/'Collateral-free loans won't raise inflation'

'Collateral-free loans won't raise inflation' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad assured skeptics yesterday that the planned collateral-free loans of up to Rp 50 million (US$22,000) for small-scale businesses would not raise inflation.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Foreign banks plan more loans to RI

Foreign banks plan more loans to RI SINGAPORE (JP): Foreign banks plan more commercial loans to Indonesia to tap the country's lending market.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Office boy gets 20 months in jail

Office boy gets 20 months in jail JAKARTA (JP): An office boy was sentenced yesterday to 20 months imprisonment, after the Central Jakarta District Court found him guilty of helping distribute a magazine that allegedly incited public hatred of the government.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/1,322 graves to be removed

1,322 graves to be removed JAKARTA (JP): City authorities will relocate 1,322 graves from the Karet Bivak public cemetery in Central Jakarta beginning next month to make way for the construction of public facilities.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Saddam must step down

Saddam must step down Observers, particularly in Iran, believe that Saddam's presidency will continue to pave the way for greater influence of unwanted forces, particularly the United States, in the region.

Fri, 25 Aug 1995

JP/Dynamic development in local television industry

Dynamic development in local television industryBy Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): The emergence of five private televisions in Indonesia over the past six years has triggered an explosion in local TV production houses and commercials.