Search Indonesian News Archive - 1995/11

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

Bapepam urges PT Miwon to hold public presentation

Bapepam urges PT Miwon to hold public presentation JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has urged PT Miwon to hold a public presentation to explain the plunge in the price of its shares since their listing on the Jakarta Stock Exchange on Tuesday.

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

Asita presents Plan Save-5 deposits to agents

Asita presents Plan Save-5 deposits to agents JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Tour and Travel Agencies (Asita) presented US$12.5 million from its Plan Save-5 savings program to its sub-agents, allaying their fears of unfair deposit distribution.

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

30 homeless couples join mass marriage

30 homeless couples join mass marriage JAKARTA (JP): More than 30 homeless couples, dressed in white, gathered at the Senen district auditorium in Central Jakarta yesterday to legalize their marriages.The mass marriage was sponsored by a student forum of the Assyafi'iyah Islamic University,...

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 2, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,300 75 3,000 AHAP Insurance 3,225 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,900 -50 50,000 Aneka...

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

Ciputra to build 'superior school'

Ciputra to build 'superior school' SURABAYA, East Java: The Ciputra Foundation, established by business tycoon Ciputra, will soon build "superior schools" in the CitraRaya housing complex here.The schools, which will range from kindergarten to senior high school, will open next year.

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

Moslem dress can still be fashionable, designer says

Moslem dress can still be fashionable, designer says JAKARTA (JP): Despite a strict dress code for women, Islam can still be fashionable, designer Sitoresmi Syukri Fudholi said yesterday.The religion does not forbid adding a touch of fashion to the garments worn by Moslem women, Sitoresmi told a...

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

RI agroindustry needs structural reform

RI agroindustry needs structural reform JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to structurally reform its agroindustry to improve its efficiency, a national conference was told yesterday.The head of the Board for the Development of Agroindustry, Kaman Nainggolan, said that reform was needed in investment...

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday. Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Poolside - BBQ Night with Hawaiian Band, Wednesday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday.

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

Semarang club sacks Brazilians

Semarang club sacks Brazilians JAKARTA (JP): Brazilian soccer magic lost some of its dazzle in Indonesia when a Central Javanese club, PSIS Semarang, sacked on Wednesday two players from the World Cup winning country.

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

Trisutji, Singgih compose new Islamic songs

Trisutji, Singgih compose new Islamic songsBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): Perhaps a better description would be Indonesian Islamic music, for no doubt there are composers in, say, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt and other Moslem countries who have written works in the same vein -- that is, with the religion...

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

PON scoops in Rp 7.35b fund

PON scoops in Rp 7.35b fund JAKARTA (JP): The 14th National Games Organizing Committee hardly bat an eye when it raked in Rp 7.35 billion (US$3.3 million) on Wednesday night, surpassing the set target of Rp 7 billion.

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

Demolition goes on under tight security measures

Demolition goes on under tight security measures JAKARTA (JP): The second day of demolition of shanties in Kedoya Utara and Kembangan, West Jakarta, continued smoothly yesterday, despite earlier confrontations with residents.Some of dispossessed people even pulled down their own homes.

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

Five killed in traffic accident

Five killed in traffic accident SURABAYA, East Java: Five people were killed, one fell into a coma and 13 other people were seriously wounded in a collision between a passenger bus and a trailer on Wednesday.

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

'I'm pretty enough for TV': Megawati

'I'm pretty enough for TV': Megawati JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri, chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), says she longs for the day when she can appear more regularly on television as does Harmoko, chairman of the ruling Golkar."I envy Pak Harmoko.

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

Mass fumigation planned against dengue fever

Mass fumigation planned against dengue fever JAKARTA (JP): Dengue fever has claimed the lives of 56 Jakartans so far this year, the city health office says.Aslan Lasman, the chief of the city health office, said on Wednesday that, as of Oct.

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

Five people questioned over mysterious gunshots

Five people questioned over mysterious gunshots JAKARTA (JP): City police are questioning five people in connection with gunshots fired on Sunday at a hotel and an office building in Central Jakarta.City Police Chief Maj. Gen.

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

Semen Cibinong to build two factories in Java

Semen Cibinong to build two factories in Java BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Semen Cibinong Group will establish a new cement production unit at its industrial complex in Narogong village here and another new one in Tuban, East Java, said the company's president, Hashim Djojohadikusumo.

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

Students vandalize department store

Students vandalize department store PURWAKARTA, West Java: A group of youths, angered when one of them was accused of shoplifting by a salesgirl, vandalized the "NS" department store here on Tuesday.A number of security personnel had to guard the store until Wednesday, while several students were...

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

Thief shot dead in North Jakarta

Thief shot dead in North Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): A suspected thief was shot and killed yesterday by police in North Jakarta.Mamat, 25, who was caught stealing a tape recorder from a car parked in Plumpang, attacked a group of police officers with a sickle.

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

Photo contest nominees displayed

Photo contest nominees displayed JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja is scheduled to open an exhibition of over 150 photos nominated in the Kenduri Nasional '95 photo competition on Nov. 12.The pictures were selected from over 500 submitted to the competition, which was organized by Jakprom,...

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

Public telephones out of order

Public telephones out of order I would like to inform PT Telkom in East Jakarta that some of the public coin and card operated telephones at the UKI hospital in Cawang are out of order.Since the telephones are badly needed by the relatives of the patients, particularly in the emergency room, I...

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

Soeharto calls for harmony

Soeharto calls for harmony JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday guaranteed every citizen of the right to practice their own religion but stressed that everyone must work to promote peaceful coexistence between the various religious communities in Indonesia.

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

Communist resurgence -- fact or fiction?

Communist resurgence -- fact or fiction? Repeated government warnings in past weeks about the dangers of communism have included expressions like "formless organizations", "night communists", "daylight communists" and "new-style communism".

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

New forum set up for Indonesian painters

New forum set up for Indonesian painters JAKARTA (JP): The recent proliferation of various new organizations has reached the island of Bali, where a group of painters living in the artist village of Ubud have formed an association of painters.

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

Indonesia buys 1.6 million barrels of jet fuel

Indonesia buys 1.6 million barrels of jet fuel SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia's state oil firm Pertamina has bought 1.6 million barrels of jet fuel and 2.2 million barrels of diesel (gas oil) for delivery in November, a company source said.

Fri, 03 Nov 1995

Australian ship to visit Jakarta

Australian ship to visit Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): An Australian warship will anchor at Jakarta tomorrow and stay until Nov. 6.The HMAS Westralia, a Royal Australian Navy ship, will return to Australia after taking part in joint exercises in ASEAN waters. (05)

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

Rubber producers expected to sign new price pact

Rubber producers expected to sign new price pact SINGAPORE (AFP): Asia's key rubber producers opened annual talks here yesterday amid optimism they would sign and ratify a new global price stabilization agreement ahead of a December deadline.

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

Girl dies in hotel pool

Girl dies in hotel pool TEGAL, Central Java: A fifteen-year-old girl was found dead in a hotel swimming pool here on Tuesday.Diana, a resident of Semarang, was staying alone at the Bahari Inn, Antara reported. No information about the cause of her death was available.

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

RI political system needs changes

RI political system needs changesBy Hendrajit JAKARTA (JP): A prominent expert on Indonesia, Dr. William Liddle, once said that there will be a great vacuum and pervasive uncertainty in the country if President Soeharto steps down from power.

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

MasterCard for golfers

MasterCard for golfers JAKARTA (JP): MasterCard International announced yesterday the launching of the MasterCard Golf Card, the world's first golf- oriented credit card.The Mastercard Golf Program was initiated by Bank Lippo, followed by United Overseas Bank of Singapore, Siam Commercial Bank of...

Thu, 02 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.

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

Ramli toasts 20th anniversary in fashion business

Ramli toasts 20th anniversary in fashion businessBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): This week, after three dizzying weeks in Paris and Milan, fashion pundits from around the world arrive in New York for the Spring 1996 shows.

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

Four arrested in mass demolition

Four arrested in mass demolition JAKARTA (JP): Four people were arrested yesterday for resisting the demolition of more than 650 shanties in Kedoya Utara, West Jakarta.Seven others were injured, including mayoralty officials, a resident and journalists from the Pos Kota and Terbit dailies.

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

PT LG Astra to invest $400m in new plant

PT LG Astra to invest $400m in new plant JAKARTA (JP): PT LG Astra Electronics announced its plan yesterday to invest US$400 million in a plant which will produce television color picture tubes and computer monitor color display tubes.

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

Governor Abilio urged to review ruling on mosque

Governor Abilio urged to review ruling on mosque JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights urged the East Timor administration yesterday to review a ruling compelling non-Catholics to obtain a recommendation from the local Catholic parish priest before they can build a house of worship.

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

Gun make could hold answer to mysterious gunfire

Gun make could hold answer to mysterious gunfire JAKARTA (JP): Police are still trying to identify the type of gun used in the shots fired at a five-star hotel and a bank building.City Police Chief Maj. Gen.

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

S.E. Asian funds face speculative attacks

S.E. Asian funds face speculative attacks SINGAPORE (AFP): The currencies of most Southeast Asian countries will be exposed to speculative attacks due to widening current-account deficits, but central banks are well-armed to thwart them, analysts said yesterday.

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

Fires raze three houses

Fires raze three houses JAKARTA (JP): Fires have gutted three houses at two different locations in Central Jakarta.The first fire razed a house in Kemayoran, while the other destroyed two houses in a military housing complex in Gambir on Tuesday.No fatalities were reported.

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

Tommy Page to sing here

Tommy Page to sing here JAKARTA (JP): U.S. youth idol Tommy Page will sing his greatest hits at a charity night to be held at the Jakarta Convention Center on Nov. 4.Page arrived in Denpasar, Bali, on Monday to participate in the Pacific Music Rainbow songwriters meeting and was scheduled to arrive...

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

Condom debate planned for World AIDS Day

Condom debate planned for World AIDS Day JAKARTA (JP): A debate on the use, sale and promotion of condoms is being organized by the Indonesian Medical Association in connection with World AIDS Day, which falls on Dec. 1.The debate will be held on Dec.

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

'Indonesia Assessment 1994' focuses on finance sector

'Indonesia Assessment 1994' focuses on finance sector Indonesia Assessment 1994: Finance as a key sector in Indonesia's Development Edited by Ross H. McLeod Publishers: Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia; and Institute of Southeast...

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

Hundreds of houses damaged by oil fire

Hundreds of houses damaged by oil fire CILACAP, Central Java: A total of 589 houses were damaged due to their proximity to the seven oil storage tanks belonging to the state-oil company Pertamina, which were set ablaze recently.

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

SEAG basketball teams to warm up in Australia

SEAG basketball teams to warm up in Australia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian basketball players leave for Australia today for their final tune-up before entering the 18th Southeast Asian Games in December."We want to adjust ourselves by playing against towering opponents during the outing," coach Bambang...

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

Women must challenge laws, policies: Lawyer

Women must challenge laws, policies: Lawyer JAKARTA (JP): A prominent lawyer and feminist says women must continue to struggle against laws and policies which discriminate against women.Nursyahbani Katjasungkana said the women's movement has progressed from only addressing women's position in the...

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

S'pore rubber futures up as China's demand rises

S'pore rubber futures up as China's demand rises SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore rubber futures closed higher yesterday, but off the day's peaks at the close with some Japanese brokerages saying that sentiment was being helped by talk of fresh Chinese buying enquiries, brokers said.

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

Government says no plan to rehabilitate Masyumi

Government says no plan to rehabilitate Masyumi JAKARTA (JP): The government has categorically denied rumors that it is planning to rehabilitate Masyumi, a Moslem organization that joined a rebellion against the state in the 1950s.

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

New concepts needed for regional security

New concepts needed for regional security JAKARTA (JP): The emergence of new economic powers in Asia and the Pacific and the growth the region has enjoyed over the past years have generated not only good cooperation but have also created tensions in international relations, a seminar heard...

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

Forestry companies fork out Rp 2b in fines

Forestry companies fork out Rp 2b in fines JAKARTA (JP): The government has collected Rp 2 billion (around US$909,000) in fines from delinquent forest concessionaires.Minister of Forestry Djamaluddin Suryohadikusumo said forest concessionaires who failed to abide by forestry rulings and procedures...

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

'Govt should initiate democracy'

'Govt should initiate democracy' SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Democratization in Indonesia's paternalistic society should start with the government giving greater leeway to public participation, says a political scientist.In a discussion here yesterday, Prof.

Thu, 02 Nov 1995

Consumers part of copyright problem: Minister

Consumers part of copyright problem: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said yesterday that consumers are partly to blame for the widespread violation of intellectual property rights in Indonesia.

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