Search Indonesian News Archive - 1995/11

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Manila to host next Asia Pacific Assembly

Manila to host next Asia Pacific Assembly JAKARTA (JP): The South East Asia Forum officially accepted the Philippines as a new member under an agreement signed here on Saturday.The Philippines was also appointed by the 17th Asia Pacific Assembly here Saturday as the host for next year's assembly.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Late Arifin C. Noor among nominees for TV awards

Late Arifin C. Noor among nominees for TV awards JAKARTA (JP): The late Arifin C. Noor is among the nominees for awards to be presented at the second Indonesian Sinetron Festival on Dec. 7.The announcement, aired live on Saturday by the state-owned TVRI and the five private TV stations -- RCTI,...

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

DAMRI targets big profit

DAMRI targets big profit JAKARTA (JP): State-owned bus firm DAMRI is targeting to glean a profit of about Rp 7 billion (US$3.05 million) from its revenues estimated at Rp 120 billion this year, its president said.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Golkar leader sees ghost of Old Order

Golkar leader sees ghost of Old Order JAKARTA (JP): A senior executive of the ruling political group Golkar says he is disturbed by the emergence of new organizations using names of defunct political parties of the Old Order era.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Police deny giving suspect special treatment

Police deny giving suspect special treatment JAKARTA (JP): The Tanjung Priok port police denied giving special treatment to an alleged mastermind of a luxury car smuggling attempt.Lt. Col. Timbul Sianturi, the chief of the port town police office, told The Jakarta Post the accusation made by...

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Too much extra spending

Too much extra spendingFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThere is a growing tendency for students of Pangudi Luhur elementary school to raise funds among themselves to celebrate their teacher's birthday. Regardless of who initiated the practice, each child is asked to contribute Rp 5,000, with some children...

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Villagers ask to be resettled

Villagers ask to be resettled NABIRE, Irian Jaya: As many as 256 families living near Lake Paniai in the East Paniai subdistrict, fearing repeated floods, have asked the local administration to resettle them in other regions.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Unemployment

UnemploymentFrom Berita BuanaIt is saddening to learn that many people have to struggle hard every day to find some work in order to earn some money.I saw dozens of male workers sleeping under the Sunter flyover, in North Jakarta, waiting for somebody who needs their services.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Police arrest firecracker vendor

Police arrest firecracker vendor JAKARTA (JP): Police in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, seized 5,000 firecrackers and arrested a 30-year-old woman, allegedly in possession of the illegal goods, over the weekend.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

PLN to work with Singapore company

PLN to work with Singapore company JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned electricity company PLN is slated to sign a memorandum of understanding with a Singaporean counterpart next week for cooperation to increase its power generation capacity, PLN's chief executive said.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

UN human rights chief to visit E. Timor

UN human rights chief to visit E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights (UNCHR), Jose Ayala Lasso, arrives here Dec. 4 for a five- day visit which will include meetings with senior government officials and a tour to the troubled province of East Timor.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Productivity and quality

Productivity and qualityFrom Berita BuanaChairman of Indonesian Quality Management Association Sudomo suggested that the Center for National Productivity and Quality Development be established in the not too distant future.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

RI to have democracy in 25 years time

RI to have democracy in 25 years time JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs both a strong administration and the full support of the Armed Forces (ABRI) in its quest for democracy, an observer said on Saturday.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

DeskJet 1600C: New standards in color printing

DeskJet 1600C: New standards in color printingBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Let's face it: The age of black and white printouts is clearly over. Nowadays you can buy a cheap inkjet printer and chances are it will be color capable.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Mt. Merapi highly active

Mt. Merapi highly active YOGYAKARTA, Central Java: The security status of 2,962-meter- high Mount Merapi has been raised from "alert" to "ready" due to its persistent volcanic activity over the past five weeks.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

APEC and to free trade

APEC and to free trade The meeting last week of leaders from 18 Asian Pacific countries in Osaka, Japan, ended with what seemed like a whimper.The leaders committed their governments to voluntary measures that would be announced at next year's gathering to lower barriers to foreign trade and...

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

BI to issue derivatives guidelines

BI to issue derivatives guidelines JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, will issue guidelines on derivatives transactions to prevent future big losses on the part of local firms.Paul Soetopo Tjokronegoro, managing director of Bank Indonesia, said over the weekend that the central bank...

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

High interest rates

High interest rates Indonesian businessmen who complain about the persistently high costs of bank loans should not expect any significant drops in the domestic credit interest rates in the near future. All monetary indicators and the ongoing internal consolidation at most banks rule out any...

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Military warns public on religious fanaticism

Military warns public on religious fanaticism JAKARTA (JP): The military claim last week's communal disturbance in the Pekalongan, Central Java, follows a pattern of exploitation of politically sensitive racial, ethnic and religious differences found in earlier riots.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

New Masyumi founders establish presidium

New Masyumi founders establish presidium JAKARTA (JP): The new Masyumi, a newly-established Moslem organization which has announced its intention to turn itself into a political party some day, has established a presidium led by its two leading founders.

Mon, 27 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: Timor Timur 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Defense and Security:...

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Ramos hopeful of peace settlement with Moslems

Ramos hopeful of peace settlement with Moslems MANILA (Reuters): President Fidel Ramos said yesterday on the eve of talks with Moro rebels that his government was optimistic of reaching a peace agreement ending a 23-year revolt for Moslem self-rule in the southern Philippines.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Trains change routes

Trains change routes PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Train services from Cilacap, Central Java, to Jakarta via Bandung, West Java, have to be rerouted due to a recent landslide in Ngamprah near Bandung.Singgih Abadi, head of the Purwokerto office of the state railway company Perumka, said on Saturday...

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

General sees more independent court

General sees more independent court BUKITTINGGI, West Sumatra (JP): A high ranking officer of the Armed Forces said last week's victory by Tempo magazine in its legal battle against the government is a sign of the growing strength of the Indonesian courts of law.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Myanmar faces democracy test

Myanmar faces democracy test YANGON (Reuter): Myanmar's battered and repressed democracy movement faces a key test this week with the reconvening of a military-sponsored convention to draft a new constitution, diplomats said.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Iskandar Muda Airport opens

Iskandar Muda Airport opens BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto inaugurated on Saturday the Iskandar Muda International Airport, previously known as the Blang Bintang Airport.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Prince Aga Khan presents awards for architecture

Prince Aga Khan presents awards for architectureBy Harry Bhaskara SURAKARTA, Central Java, (JP): Prince Karim Aga Khan presented the Aga Khan Awards for Architecture to representatives of 12 winners in a ceremony at the Susuhunan Palace here on Saturday evening.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Govt turns to private sector for 'link and match'

Govt turns to private sector for 'link and match' JAKARTA (JP): The government has again called on employers to participate in its efforts to match school education with the requirements of industry, offering companies tax cuts and other incentives in exchange for their involvement.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Surjadi vows low fee for new ID card

Surjadi vows low fee for new ID card JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has promised that residents will not have to pay dearly for new ID cards in response to reports card fees would be raised to Rp 3,000.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Haryanto faces Swede in badminton GP finals

Haryanto faces Swede in badminton GP finals SINGAPORE (AFP): World badminton champion Haryanto Arbi of Indonesia will face Jens Olsson of Sweden in the first round of the US$325,000 World Grand Prix finals which start here on Wednesday.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

Land for cemetery disputed

Land for cemetery disputed JAKARTA (JP): A City Council faction has urged the governor to settle the dispute over a 16-hectare plot which was earmarked to become a cemetery in Kapuk Muara, West Jakarta.

Mon, 27 Nov 1995

City Councilors oppose roads on Pramuka island

City Councilors oppose roads on Pramuka island JAKARTA (JP): City councilors oppose the administration's plan to build concrete roads on Pramuka island in the Seribu Islands off North Jakarta because the project could damage the environment.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

Marissa Haque: Actress, producer, lawyer

Marissa Haque: Actress, producer, lawyerBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA(JP): Don't mess around with Marissa.At 33, Marissa Haque Fawzi is more than a famous model and film actress, she is a lawyer and the president of the Rana Artha Mulia production house.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

'Sinetron' and the television industry

'Sinetron' and the television industryBy Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): Sinetron, the Indonesian acronym for sinema electronik which includes television dramas and mini-series, debuted in Indonesia in 1980.The term is often misused to encompass non-cinematic TV programs like situation comedies.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 7:00 a.m. Morning News 7:30 Healthy and Fit with Berty Tilarso 7:40 TV Series: Space Keteers 8:05 Pariwisata Program 8:35 Children Stories 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Indonesian Music: Album Kita 10:45 Youth Program: Temu Remaja 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang Ke...

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

Big-game hunters pay to conserve wildlife

Big-game hunters pay to conserve wildlifeBy Megan Lewis BIRCHENOUGH, Zimbabwe (Reuter): Safari hunters are paying fat fees for the privilege of killing African big game under a unique plan to ensure the species' long-term survival.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

Agung Rai Museum: A wealth of Balinese culture

Agung Rai Museum: A wealth of Balinese cultureBy Benito Lopulalan UBUD, Bali (JP): Some people follow their dreams. Others discover, or invent dreams in order to have a fulfilling life. Bali's artists are fortunate to have someone with a strong determination to make their dreams come true.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

Hurrah for the salesmen

Hurrah for the salesmen JAKARTA (JP): Parties are usually laid back, where liquor and gossip flow freely. Somehow, this party was stuck.Luckily, Samur, the spark, joined us at this point."Oh, It is about salesmen, is it?"Samur was an old saw, the "Don't ask, he will tell" type.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

Telephone bill payment

Telephone bill paymentFrom KompasDue to our busy schedule, we only managed to pay our telephone bill on Nov. 20. Unfortunately, there were some problems with the computer system at the Cikini branch of Bank Ekspor Impor that day.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

Fahlan retains WBF title

Fahlan retains WBF title BANGKOK (AFP): World Boxing Federation (WBF) Thai flyweight champion Fahlan Sakkhririn retained his title here yesterday, defeating No. 9 Mexican contender Jose "Ray" Ramirez on a unanimous points decision.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

A showing of Australian fashion

A showing of Australian fashionBy Veronica Soediro JAKARTA (JP): It was a perfect setting. Beautiful paintings by Donald Friend, an Australian artist spellbound by Balinese culture, were displayed around the residence of the Australian ambassador on Jl. Teuku Umar in Central Jakarta.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

Aga Khan Award for airport presented

Aga Khan Award for airport presentedBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): This past week, the attention of observers of architecture of the Islamic world has been centered on Indonesia.The Aga Khan Award for Architecture was presented in the Kraton of Surakarta, in Solo, Central Java last night.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

Restore teachers' dignity, Soeharto tells the nation

Restore teachers' dignity, Soeharto tells the nation SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): President Soeharto urged the nation yesterday to restore the respect and dignity that teachers once commanded in society.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

'Sinetron' popular despite cynical view

'Sinetron' popular despite cynical viewBy Rita A. Widiadana Some love it, others call it garbage. The fact is, Indonesian sinetrons have been able to capture large TV audiences, both here and in several neighboring countries.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

John Senden claims his second title despite poor shots

John Senden claims his second title despite poor shots JAKARTA (JP): Overnight leader John Senden of Australia ended his three-day performance at the US$250,000 Tugu Pratama PGA Asian Tour with shaky golf yesterday, but this did not stop him from claiming his second career title.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

Ratings crucial to stations' incomes

Ratings crucial to stations' incomes JAKARTA (JP): Yuli Ismartono, the public relations manager of private television station SCTV, said that ratings are very important in television.Ratings, she said, influence a TV station's income from commercials. A top-rated program draws heaps of commercials.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

'Sinetron' can be high-quality works

'Sinetron' can be high-quality worksBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): A sinetron television drama can be as artistic as a wide-screen film if it is properly made by talented film makers, insisted noted playwright and film director Nano Riantiarno.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

Guess What?

Guess What? Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat could not hide his fascination during the opening of the Karya Prajurit painting exhibition last Saturday. He inspected each painting meticulously."The paintings really show that they are created by soldiers. The lines are steady and clear.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

Teater Koma stages 'Semar Gugat'

Teater Koma stages 'Semar Gugat' JAKARTA (JP): Not to be deterred by the previous bannings of its works, Teater Koma is currently staging its 78th production titled Semar Gugat at the Graha Bhakti Budaya in the Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) Arts Center.

Sun, 26 Nov 1995

Women have mixed opinions of television dramas

Women have mixed opinions of television dramasBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): When you tune in to a sinetron, do you like what you see?Not State Minister of Women's Roles Mien Sugandhi, who publicly declared her disdain for the mini-series' portrayals of women.

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