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Sat, 25 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. - The Tavern Pub: Yeah Yeah Boys, Sunday and Thursday,9.
Sat, 25 Nov 1995
Market progress key to privatization
Market progress key to privatization JAKARTA (JP): The performance of the domestic stock exchanges in attracting domestic investors will be a key factor in influencing the government's decision on the location of the initial public offerings (IPO) of state-owned companies.
Sat, 25 Nov 1995
Australian technology could drive national car
Australian technology could drive national carBy Alexander Corne and Mitchell Mackey Indonesia's national car could be based around Australian design and technology rather than British know-how.Unconfirmed reports from the United Kingdom suggest Rover, which is owned by BMW, has decided against...
Sat, 25 Nov 1995
What they say about teachers
What they say about teachers JAKARTA (JP): The life of an Indonesian teacher is one of Indonesia's great ironies. On the one hand they are respected and called "heroes without medals". At the same time many of them struggle to make ends meet on their meager salaries, made even lower by numerous...
Sat, 25 Nov 1995
Evicted squatters threaten to build on other's land
Evicted squatters threaten to build on other's land JAKARTA (JP): Many of the evicted North Kedoya riverbank dwellers, whose homes were demolished by the authorities, said they will erect shanties on land belonging to a real estate company even though they are aware that to do so is illegal.
Sat, 25 Nov 1995
School building
School buildingFrom Suara KaryaIt is saddening to see an elementary school with a tilted roof, broken windows, dirty walls and an inadequate playground. It looks more like a warehouse than a school.This school is in Sukanegara village in Bogor, West Java.
Sat, 25 Nov 1995
Indonesian Kung Fu films
Indonesian Kung Fu filmsFrom Suara KaryaIndonesian film producers are now making more serious efforts in making Kung Fu serials adapted from books. An example is the adventure stories of Wiro Sableng (Crazy Warrior) aired by RCTI on Sundays at 11:00 a.m..
Sat, 25 Nov 1995
Edi meets with Yangon generals
Edi meets with Yangon generals BANGKOK (AFP): Visiting Indonesian Defense Minister Gen. (ret.) Edi Sudrajat held talks in Yangon on Thursday with senior Myanmarese military junta members including its chief, Gen. Than Shwe, state-run Myanmarese radio said.
Sat, 25 Nov 1995
Police to return Oki's dossier
Police to return Oki's dossier JAKARTA (JP): Police will soon return the corrected dossier on a triple murder case, allegedly committed by Harnoko Dewantono alias Oki, in Los Angeles.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col.
Sat, 25 Nov 1995
Philippines wins more contracts
Philippines wins more contracts SUBIC BAY, Philippines (AFP): Philippine officials signed key infrastructure contracts with foreign firms here yesterday as this former U.S. naval base stepped up preparations to host a 1996 summit of leaders of Pacific Rim economies.
Sat, 25 Nov 1995
Scavengers evict hoodlums
Scavengers evict hoodlums JAKARTA (JP): More than 150 scavengers in Cilincing, North Jakarta, joined forces Thursday to stand up to street hoodlums trying to drive them out of the area.The scavengers, many who have lived in the area for over 15 years, said the hoodlums have destroyed their huts and...
Sat, 25 Nov 1995
Stamps for Aga Khan awards
Stamps for Aga Khan awards JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday signed a series of stamps to mark today's presentation of the Aga Khan awards for architecture at the Royal Palace in Surakarta (Solo).The commemorative stamps will be formally launched today.
Sat, 25 Nov 1995
Car sales continue to grow in RI
Car sales continue to grow in RI The Indonesian automotive market is on course for a record year of 380,000 cars.Sales have been consistently strong throughout the first three quarters of the year, and the current rate only needs to be maintained in the final quarter for the 380,000 target to be...
Sat, 25 Nov 1995
Establishment of 'New Masyumi' queried
Establishment of 'New Masyumi' queriedBy Wisnu Pramudya & Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Anwar Haryono, the former leader of Masyumi, cold shouldered the establishment of a new organization bearing the name of the now-dissolved Islamic political party.
Sat, 25 Nov 1995
New PNI says it targets young people
New PNI says it targets young people JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian National Unity (the new PNI), one of the latest mass organizations to have emerged in recent months, declared yesterday that it is targeting the young generation rather than former supporters of the Indonesian Nationalist Party (old...
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Feisal brands asylum seekers 'unpatriotic'
Feisal brands asylum seekers 'unpatriotic' JAKARTA (JP): Commander of the Armed Forces (ABRI) Gen. Feisal Tanjung yesterday called the East Timorese youths who recently requested political asylum at foreign embassies "irresponsible" and "unpatriotic".
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Indonesia needs 3 million barrels of diesel next month
Indonesia needs 3 million barrels of diesel next month SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia's diesel import requirements for December are estimated at three million barrels and kerosene requirements at around 1.8 million barrels, a source with state- owned oil firm Pertamina said yesterday.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Indonesia could become Asian financial center
Indonesia could become Asian financial center JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, with its free foreign exchange regime and the rapid growth of its economy, has the potential to become one of leading financial centers in Asia, an executive said yesterday.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Foreign interest boosts Telkom share price
Foreign interest boosts Telkom share price JAKARTA (JP): Telkom shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) closed Rp 150 (seven U.S. cents) higher at Rp 2,325 yesterday supported by strong foreign interests to buy, brokers said.
Fri, 24 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. - The Tavern Pub: Yeah Yeah Boys, Sunday and Thursday,9.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Union hopes to bolster image with new name
Union hopes to bolster image with new name JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesian Workers Unions (SPSI), which has officially changed its name into the Federation of the All Indonesian Workers Unions, yesterday pledged to work hard towards improving its image among workers in the country.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Crimes on the road
Crimes on the roadFrom KompasOn Nov. 18, 1995 at about 7 p.m., I drove my car home along Jl. DI Panjaitan, East Jakarta. I took the most right lane as I wanted to turn right into Jl. Pemuda. As usual there was a long line of cars waiting to turn.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
New haj registration disfavors rural folks
New haj registration disfavors rural folks JAKARTA (JP): The government's new computerized haj registration system has one major flaw -- it discriminates against the rural people.This was disclosed during a House of Representatives hearing with officials of the Ministry of Religious Affairs on...
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Good, bad and moderate
Good, bad and moderate For years some people have been unhappy with the way the authorities assess security conditions here. Officials always come to the conclusion that "the situation is stable and fully under control", yet there is always a reason to justify heightened vigilance.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Crimes on Jl. Sudirman
Crimes on Jl. SudirmanFrom NeracaMany of the crimes taking place on the roads are organized. The gang usually operates between the Kartika Plaza Hotel and the Landmark Center on Jl. Sudirman. They hold up the victims (usually night workers) threatening them with weapons.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Three rioters tried in Dili
Three rioters tried in Dili DILI, East Timor: Three youths, aged between 16 and 19, went on trial on Wednesday for their involvement in the September rioting which extensively damaged public facilities.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Student brawls
Student brawlsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe safety of Rangkas Bitung-Kota train passengers is jeopardized because the train often becomes a target of student brawls. Students not on the train throw stones at student passengers while the train is in motion.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Narrow outlook
Narrow outlook Reading the letter entitled Back to traditional food (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 16, 1995), I think that the writer (name withheld) is narrow-minded. The "back to basics" program in terms of food should be seen in a broader meaning, instead of only literally interpreted.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
The Philippines inherits APEC nightmare
The Philippines inherits APEC nightmareBy Peter Starr OSAKA, Japan (AFP): With Asia-Pacific leaders agreeing to free trade and investment in 15 sectors over the next 25 years, the Philippines has inherited a nightmare in having to bring together more than a thousand different plans for concrete...
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Asian crude prices unmoved by output freeze
Asian crude prices unmoved by output freeze SINGAPORE (Reuter): Crude oil prices in Asia barely moved yesterday on OPEC's decision to freeze its output ceiling into an unprecedented third year, with traders instead focused on developments in Iraq and Nigeria.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Over 370 servicemen punished since January
Over 370 servicemen punished since January JAKARTA (JP): The City Military Police have punished 24 servicemen and police officers for various violations in the last month, bringing the total to 376 since January, Commander Col. Djasri Marin said yesterday.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Montblanc 'Memorium' award for Gombloh
Montblanc 'Memorium' award for Gombloh JAKARTA (JP): Renowned pen producer Montblanc Simplo GmbH yesterday recognized the efforts of late songwriter Sudjarwoto Sumarsono.Sudjarwoto's wife accepted the annual Montblanc Memorium award from President of Montblanc Asia-Pacific James P. Nolan.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Asian bourses may woo back foreign funds
Asian bourses may woo back foreign funds LONDON (Reuter): The last traces of euphoria on Asian bourses have faded but rock bottom prices and an expected fall in U.S. interest rates next year could redirect investments to the region from Western markets, analysts said.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
State revenues estimated to exceed target
State revenues estimated to exceed target JAKARTA (JP): State revenues during the current fiscal year (1995-1996) are estimated to exceed the set target by 3.6 percent or Rp 2.8 trillion (US$1.2 billion), it was concluded yesterday in a hearing between the Ministry of Finance and the House...
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
4,000 rabies cases in past five years
4,000 rabies cases in past five years JAKARTA (JP): More than 4,000 cases of rabies were found in the capital over the last five years a city councilor said.Syarif Zulkarnaen Ginting of the commission for public welfare said yesterday that in the period of 1990-1994 between 590 and 1,396 patients a...
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Sheraton Lagoon Nusa Dua Beach: Poolside Terrace - Janger Cultural Performance, Friday. Pasar Ikan Seafood Market, Saturday. Frog Dance Cultural Show, Wednesday. Cafe Lagoon Restaurant - Yodel Group Entertainers, Friday/Sunday/Monday/Thursday.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Keep national perspective, Moerdiono says
Keep national perspective, Moerdiono says BUKITTINGGI, West Sumatra (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said yesterday that the government has no objection to the emergence of new mass organizations, as long as they do not lead to the disintegration of the nation.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Dancers, choreographers to join anti-AIDS drive
Dancers, choreographers to join anti-AIDS drive JAKARTA (JP): Traditional dancers, choreographers and puppet masters will join the anti-AIDS campaign which the government plans to launch on international AIDS day this Dec. 1.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
The Listening Post
The Listening Post * Stress sets are a tradition in this column, as long-time readers may recall. During the years I've taught English to Indonesians, I've noticed that this aspect of recognition and pronunciation is the singly most troublesome aspect of the language for them.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Extremist threat haunts RP peace talks
Extremist threat haunts RP peace talks MANILA (Reuter): The Philippines and the country's biggest rebel group resume talks in Jakarta next week haunted by threats of extremist violence if they fail to reach agreement on ending a 23-year Moslem revolt for self-rule.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Pizza Hut responds
Pizza Hut responds We are referring to Mr. Chandramouli's letter in The Jakarta Post dated Nov. 18, 1995 entitled Prices go up, sizes go down.First of all, on behalf of Pizza Hut management, we would like to thank him for his comments and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
'Don't bring up past generations' mistakes'
'Don't bring up past generations' mistakes' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto told the younger generation yesterday to emulate the good deeds of past generations and avoid repeating their mistakes.He also said the younger people should not keep bringing up the mistakes of the past generations with...
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 23, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 975 0 3,500 AHAP Insurance 3,225 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,575 0 271,500 Aneka Kimia...
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Govt to study villagers' complaint
Govt to study villagers' complaint BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The provincial administration will look into complaints by 750 residents of Gunung Agung village about a private company's plan to appropriate their land.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Astra wins contest
Astra wins contest JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra International, a major producer of automotive vehicles, announced yesterday that it won the first prize in quality control competition at an international exposition in Singapore.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Organda may scrap bus rental system
Organda may scrap bus rental system JAKARTA (JP): The Land Transport Owners Association, Organda, has vowed to improve its services to the public by applying a new system to pay its bus drivers.Head of the Organda Jakarta branch, Aip Sjarifuddin, said yesterday that the rental system currently...
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Councilors to study official houses
Councilors to study official houses SEMARANG, Central Java: In response to public uproar over the planned construction of a Rp 7 billion (US$3.086 million) official residence for the governor, the provincial legislative council will "study" the official houses of governors of West and East Java.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Power holders use Islam as political vehicle
Power holders use Islam as political vehicle YOGYAKARTA (JP): Power holders tend to use Islam as a political vehicle, Moslem scholar Ahmad Syafii Maarif said yesterday.History shows time and again that kings, presidents and leaders use Islam to achieve their "immoral" political ambition, he said at...
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
Military appeals for calm after riot
Military appeals for calm after riot JAKARTA (JP): The Central Java military command yesterday appealed to people in Pekalongan for calm after the town was rocked by communal violence the previous night.Brig. Gen.
Fri, 24 Nov 1995
No 'shock measures': BI governor
No 'shock measures': BI governor JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono assured yesterday that the government would never again use "shock measures" to curb the impact of economic overheating.