Search Indonesian News Archive - 1995/11

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

'Post' reporter wins photo contest

'Post' reporter wins photo contest JAKARTA (JP): A The Jakarta Post reporter, K. Basrie, won first prize in the art category of the Kenduri Nasional '95 photo contest, it was announced on Saturday.Basrie's photo entitled Tanjidor, Betawi dan Merah Putih or Tanjidor (a traditional trumpet), Betawi...

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Bomer Pasaribu to lead SPSI

Bomer Pasaribu to lead SPSI CARINGIN, West Java (JP): Bomer Pasaribu, the secretary- general of the All Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI), was elected to chair the government-backed organization during its congress this weekend.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Civil servants lack incentive, competence

Civil servants lack incentive, competenceBy Paulus Usmanto Njo JAKARTA (JP): Ever get stuck trying to obtain information, data or copies of official decrees from a government office? Ever try to make an appointment to see an official, or obtain a visa or license?Dealing with government offices in...

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Weekly Stock Exchange Review

Weekly Stock Exchange Review MARKET AS OF NOVEMBER 17, 1995 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Company Name Price Previous Change Volume Value Market PER P/BV week Cap.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Fossilized animals

Fossilized animalsFrom Suara KaryaI found some fossils of marine animals but I knew nothing about them. I still have the fossils -- one a shell (bivalvia) and the other a tortoise of about the size of my palm.I found the fossils near the Ogan river in Baturaja, South Sumatra.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Fate of Cilacap turtle

Fate of Cilacap turtleFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe coastal area of Pangandaran, Cilacap, is not only beautiful but also a place for breeding tukik (baby sea turtles) until they are big enough to enter the sea. The event is often covered by the media.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

APEC leaders hail Osaka pact, praise host

APEC leaders hail Osaka pact, praise host OSAKA, Japan (JP): Most APEC leaders hailed the Action Agenda on free trade and other agreements reached here yesterday, while praising Japan for the successful outcome of the summit, their third in the last three years.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

53 witnesses to testify in Acan case

53 witnesses to testify in Acan case JAKARTA (JP): The Bekasi District Court will start to hear testimonies on Thursday of 53 witnesses in relation to the gang rape and robbery of Acan's family members .

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Thousands live in disaster areas

Thousands live in disaster areas BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: More than 524,000 people are currently living in areas prone to natural and other forms of disaster, an official says.Head of the local office of the Ministry of Social Services Mustafa told Antara that the disaster-prone areas cover...

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

RI-PNG barter trade

RI-PNG barter trade JAKARTA (JP): Papua New Guinea and Indonesia have agreed to maintain traditional bilateral trade between their peoples living in the border area, the Foreign Ministry's Director for Political Affairs Izhar Ibrahim said.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Telephone failure

Telephone failureFrom Pikiran RakyatMy telephone has been out of order for the last two months. I cannot hear the voice of the caller, but my voice is clearly heard. However, this disturbance occurs only occasionally. I called 431117 (service department) several times to report this failure.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Belgium's trade team to KL

Belgium's trade team to KL KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Belgium's Prince Philippe arrived Saturday for a week-long working visit to boost trade ties, officials said.Prince Philippe and his 100-member delegation were welcomed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport by Deputy Foreign Minister Leo Michael Toyad...

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Journalists to hold cleaning program

Journalists to hold cleaning program JAKARTA (JP): Journalists covering North Jakarta mayoralty activities will hold a cleanliness program starting next Friday.The program will involve mayoralty officials, military officers and the public, Antara reported on Saturday.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Timber companies accused of evading taxes

Timber companies accused of evading taxes JAKARTA (JP): The government has accused timber companies in South and East Kalimantan of giving wrong financial statements in their tax returns, to lower their tax payments.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Workers barred entry to Malaysia

Workers barred entry to Malaysia JAMBI: The authorities foiled an attempt last Saturday to send 61 illegal workers from Java to Malaysia."The workers did not have passports, permits or the other necessary documents for working abroad," said Chief of the Tanjung Jabung Military District Lt. Col.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Arya Duta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 1.p.m.; Los Morenos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m to 11 p.m.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Vanimo incident to be investigated

Vanimo incident to be investigated JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: New Guinea Prime Minister Julius Chan has promised to conduct an investigation into the recent vandalism and looting of the Indonesian consulate building in Vanimo, Sandaun province.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

National soccer team spoils SEA Games campaign

National soccer team spoils SEA Games campaign JAKARTA (JP): A red card, two yellow cards, showers of plastic bottles and jeers marred a 2-0 warm-up win achieved by the national team over PSIS in Semarang, Central Java, on Saturday.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Forestry Ministry explains

Forestry Ministry explainsFrom NeracaWith reference to the question Do I need a permission to fell my own teak trees (Neraca, Nov. 11, 1995) we would like to clarify as follows:* As far as tree felling on Java island is concerned no special permission is required, particularly when teak trees are...

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

52 sailors die of ailments

52 sailors die of ailments MANILA (AFP): At least 52 Filipino sailors have died from various ailments and 200 were killed, missing or maimed in sea accidents in the nine months to September this year, a Philippine senator said yesterday.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Habibie faces tough competition in ICMI

Habibie faces tough competition in ICMI JAKARTA (JP): B.J. Habibie, the incumbent chairman of the influential Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals, or ICMI, will face stiff competition during the upcoming chairman elections.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Manila says peace talks with rebels must continue

Manila says peace talks with rebels must continue MANILA (AFP): Clashes between the army and Moslem rebels in the southern Philippines must not derail peace talks this month between the government and separatist leaders, Defense Secretary Renato de Villa said yesterday.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

KPN offers its experience to Indonesia

KPN offers its experience to IndonesiaBy I. Christianto GRONINGEN, Netherlands (JP): With its wide experience as one of the leading telecommunications and postal service operators in the world, Koninklijke PTT Nederland/Royal PTT Nederland (KPN) offers assistance to Indonesia in training its human...

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Quota hits Malaysia palm oil exports

Quota hits Malaysia palm oil exports KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian palm oil exports to China have been badly affected by the Chinese government's imposition of quotas and discriminatory import taxes on the commodity, a cabinet minister said Saturday.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Saber Rider and The Starr Sheriff 3:05 Children's Program: Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: The Crystal Maze 4:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Technology 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: East Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teaching:...

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Sidewalk vendors

Sidewalk vendorsFrom KompasAfter demolishing the illegal homes in Kedoya, West Jakarta, I hope the West Jakarta mayoralty deal with the sidewalk vendors occupying the pavement along Jl. Kyai Tapa located in front of the Sumber Waras hospital.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Jakarta to have 'ambulance' bikes

Jakarta to have 'ambulance' bikesBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's roads will soon have paramedics on motorcycles in order to reduce the death rate of accident victims caused by traffic jams in the city.Dr.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

APEC free trade plan needs private sector help

APEC free trade plan needs private sector helpBy Endy M. Bayuni OSAKA, Japan (JP): The success of APEC's plan to move towards a free trade zone in the Asia-Pacific hinges to a large extent on support from the private sector, Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Industry and Trade Hartarto said on...

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Elite troops deployed in city to fight crime

Elite troops deployed in city to fight crime JAKARTA (JP): City police deployed on Saturday their elite mobile regiment force to hunt down hoodlum bosses in an effort to diminish increasing street crimes.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

ASEAN spotlight turns to Bangkok

ASEAN spotlight turns to Bangkok BANGKOK: When the heads of government from the ASEAN countries meet in Bangkok from Dec. 14 to 15, it will be a milestone in the history of Thailand's foreign relations -- the first top-level gathering Thailand has hosted for ASEAN leaders.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Extortion and violence in Jakarta

Extortion and violence in Jakarta Cities in which social inequities prevail or where life is difficult and tough, such as New York, are vulnerable to crime. And in reverse, rampant crime can be taken as an indication that a city is beset with either one, or both of those problems.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Shaving is no longer man's monopoly

Shaving is no longer man's monopolyBy Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): Do men like women who shave their bodies? Most men prefer women who shave their armpits, but how about legs and arms?"I prefer women who have soft hairs on their legs and arms.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Felling teaks

Felling teaksFrom NeracaA relative of mine in Gerhaji village, Kuningan, West Java, asked me about a case concerning the cutting of teakwood. I was surprised to hear the story and I wished to know the regulation.My relative has a piece of land on which there are 60 teak trees.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Business council to get new home

Business council to get new home OSAKA, Japan (JP): The Philippines, who will chair the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum beginning next year, proposed on Saturday to host the secretariat of the group's business advisory council.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

RI still important to Dutch

RI still important to DutchBy Mohammad Sadli The following is the reflection of a one-week visit to Holland for the conferment of an honorary doctorate, by the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, on Prof. Sumitro Djojohadikusumo, Indonesia's most senior and prominent economist.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Sharp increase in phone bill

Sharp increase in phone billFrom Bisnis IndonesiaMy handphone had not functioned since Sept. 20, 1995. If I tried to dial a certain number I had to do it through a specific number. I did that only to find that I had to contact Selindo to register again.Selindo made me leave my handphone with them.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Weekly Stock Exchange Review

Weekly Stock Exchange Review JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) remained weak amid foreign selling pressure across the board.The JSX Composite Index closed the week at 456.34, a drop of 18.25 points (3.8 percent) from the week's opening of 474.59.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

S'pore, RI in repo deal

S'pore, RI in repo deal SINGAPORE (Reuter): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Bank of Indonesia have agreed to establish a repurchase agreement line, according to the Television Corporation of Singapore (TCS).

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Chiang Mai ready to host SEA Games

Chiang Mai ready to host SEA GamesBy Robert Soelistyo CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): A smiling cat holding an umbrella will greet those arriving at Bangkok's Dong Muang International Airport for the 18th Southeast Asian Games next month.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Depok residents receive land certificates

Depok residents receive land certificates JAKARTA (JP): As many as 1,022 residents of Depok subdistrict on Saturday received land certificates processed through a newly introduced program, sponsored by the World Bank and the Australian government.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

NAFTA, ASEAN discuss trade links

NAFTA, ASEAN discuss trade links OSAKA, Japan (Reuter): North America and Southeast Asia are discussing possible future linkages between their two regional free trade areas, United States Trade Representative Mickey Kantor said yesterday.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

'ABRI not the sole violator of human rights'

'ABRI not the sole violator of human rights' JAKARTA (JP): Despite being a target of frequent foreign criticism, the Armed Forces (ABRI) is not the worse rights violator in Indonesia, say members of the National Commission on Human Rights.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

RI, China, Japan announce action plans on free trade

RI, China, Japan announce action plans on free trade OSAKA, Japan (JP): Indonesia, along with Japan and China, took significant steps yesterday in their commitment to liberalize trade and investment within the Asia-Pacific region.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Argobromo trainadmirable

Argobromo trainadmirableFrom JayakartaI could not help feeling delighted over the convenience of traveling by the Argobromo express train from Jakarta to Surabaya and vice versa.Although the commuters have to pay a relatively higher price than for an ordinary executive train, the service you get is...

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

WIC to hold bazaar

WIC to hold bazaar JAKARTA (JP): The Women's International Club (WIC) Jakarta will hold a two-day charity bazaar at the Jakarta Convention Center from Nov. 29.Unlike the previous bazaars held by WIC, this year's bazaar will be in Betawi (indigenous Jakarta) style.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Developed nations win in biodiversity talks: NGOs

Developed nations win in biodiversity talks: NGOs JAKARTA (JP): Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) blamed the developed countries for various glitches in the just-concluded international talks on biodiversity.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

RI doctoral students arrive in Australia

RI doctoral students arrive in Australia JAKARTA (JP): The first six of an eventual 145 Indonesian doctoral students have arrived in Australia to take part in a course at the University of Tasmania's School of Education.

Mon, 20 Nov 1995

Jasa Marga clarifies

Jasa Marga clarifiesFrom NeracaIn response to the frequent complaints from toll road users, we would like to clarify as follows:1. Toll road users are advised to check their change before driving on, just in case an administrative mistake occurs.2.

Sun, 19 Nov 1995

Last Wednesday a blue day for Rendra 'the peacock'

Last Wednesday a blue day for Rendra 'the peacock'By Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Rendra, whose poetry reading usually stuns his hundreds of fans, fell flat last Wednesday amid protests.Wednesday's show at the Graha Bakti Budaya auditorium in the Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Center that was marred...

Sun, 19 Nov 1995

Harley riders born to be wild... but not always violent

Harley riders born to be wild... but not always violentBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): The name Harley-Davidson is often associated with roughness, long hair, black leather jackets and violence. Well, that is quite understandable since those things are usually associated with the motorbikes in the...

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