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Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 18, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 825 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,200 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,650 0 13,000 Aneka Kimia Raya...
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Tebet traders upset at chain store plan
Tebet traders upset at chain store plan JAKARTA (JP): Thirteen people, representing 480 traders at the Tebet Barat market, South Jakarta, complained to the City Council yesterday about the market cooperative's plan to lease part of the market building to a department store.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Two police officers face interrogation about killing
Two police officers face interrogation about killing JAKARTA (JP): The city police have arrested one of their officers for killing a resident in East Jakarta.Second Lieutenant Burhan Siburian, the 35-year-old head of the Public Guidance unit at the East Jakarta police precinct, has admitted to...
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Kadin wants to see collusion stop
Kadin wants to see collusion stop JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has urged entrepreneurs to put an end to collusion with government officials and to nurture business ethics.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Wave victims seek bank loans
Wave victims seek bank loans PANDEGLANG, West Java: Nineteen families whose homes were destroyed by a tidal wave have turned to Regent Yitno for credit to repair their houses.The residents of a fishing village on the coast of the Indian Ocean in South Banten have been forced to move their...
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Man on trial for beating reporter
Man on trial for beating reporter CURUP, Bengkulu: The local district court began on Saturday the trial of a businessman accused of assaulting a reporter of the Lampung Post daily newspaper.Antara reported yesterday that the defendant, identified by his initials HN, was charged in court with...
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Taxi drivers
Taxi drivers It was interesting reading the Dec. 10 article, Dealing with Jakarta Taxi Drivers, by Carl Chairul, as my experiences are similar. I am a visitor to Jakarta from England and he summed up the typical reactions of taxi drivers very well.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Businessman stabbed 16 times
Businessman stabbed 16 times JAKARTA (JP): The owner of a furniture store was found dead yesterday in his shop in Ciputat, South Jakarta, with at least 16 stab wounds to his torso, head, legs and hands.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Hanoi takes steps towards free trade
Hanoi takes steps towards free tradeBy Philip McClellan BANGKOK (AFP): Vietnam has taken cautious steps towards realizing an ASEAN dream of creating a Southeast Asian free trade zone despite doubts over opening its carefully controlled economy for outside inspection.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Collusion dictates to economy: Scholar
Collusion dictates to economy: Scholar SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Collusion between powerful conglomerates and the administration is so dominant that it dictates the direction of the Indonesian economy, an economist from Gadjah Mada University said yesterday.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
ASEAN signs unique pact but trade worries linger
ASEAN signs unique pact but trade worries lingerBy Robert Birsel BANGKOK (Reuter): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) may have signed a landmark security pact at last week's summit but efforts to quicken economic integration and create a huge common market seem to be lagging.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Australia, RI ties in new phase
Australia, RI ties in new phaseBy Terry Friel CANBERRA (Reuter): It was a sight that would have alarmed many Australians just a few years ago -- 150 crack Indonesian paratroopers dropping from the sky in the Australian Outback.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Foreign investment wave seen in Asia
Foreign investment wave seen in Asia BANGKOK (Reuter): Two economists yesterday forecast a big new wave of foreign investment funds into east and south east Asia over the next 12 months that would lift the region's current sluggish stock markets.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Sleuths off to U.S., Italy to unravel thefts
Sleuths off to U.S., Italy to unravel thefts JAKARTA (JP): Three senior city police detectives will leave for the Netherlands, the U.S. and Italy on Sunday to investigate the theft of goods from containers shipped from Jakarta.The three policemen are Crime Investigation Directorate Secretary Lt.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Most laws show male dominance over women
Most laws show male dominance over women JAKARTA (JP): Most Indonesian laws, especially criminal laws, reflect male dominance over women, a legal expert said yesterday.This condition is detrimental to women when it comes to the interpretation of violence, I.S.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Govt plans to restructure customs and excise office
Govt plans to restructure customs and excise office JAKARTA (JP): The government will restructure its customs and excise office in adjustment to the newly approved customs and excise law.Director General for Customs and Excise Soehardjo told a press conference here yesterday that the Ministry of...
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku 2:35 TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Music: Dilentasia 3:30 TV Series: Road to Avonlea 4:30 Science Program: IPTEK 5:00 Regional News 5:25 Travel: Face of My Country 5:30 English Program 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: Southeast Kalimantan 6:15...
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Few students show interest in math, physics
Few students show interest in math, physics JAKARTA (JP): Poor physics and math skills among Indonesian students could obstruct the country's high technology development drive, a high-ranking education research official warned yesterday.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Corrections through proper institutions
Corrections through proper institutions JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that, while corrections might be necessary in Indonesia's development efforts, these must be made through the established mechanisms and in the spirit of national unity.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Taxi driver murdered
Taxi driver murdered JAKARTA (JP): A 22-year-old man was arrested by South Jakarta police on Sunday morning for allegedly killing a taxi driver in an effort to get money to help his ailing mother.Police said Amanu, an employee of a cleaning service company at the Ministry of Cooperative Affairs on...
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
How they did it in Tangerang
How they did it in Tangerang JAKARTA (JP): The development of a Rp 2.4-billion (US$1.05 million) office of the Ministry of Public Works office in Tangerang, West Java, has been stopped indefinitely following a violent protest last week by residents of the adjacent police housing complex, who claim...
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Govt to lower maternal mortality rate
Govt to lower maternal mortality rate JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to launch a massive campaign to reduce the high incidence of death among expectant and new mothers, which Minister of Health Sujudi says is chiefly the result of ignorance.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Moslem women ask minister to ban exploitive films, ads
Moslem women ask minister to ban exploitive films, ads JAKARTA (JP): A Moslem women's group suggested yesterday that Minister of Information Harmoko clamp down on television commercials that exploit women to promote products.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Property prices moderate in 1996
Property prices moderate in 1996 SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's industrial property prices, seen as the highest in Southeast Asia, should moderate in 1996 in line with government moves to ensure the city state remains competitive, analysts said yesterday.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
KONI chief says Arie resignation would not help
KONI chief says Arie resignation would not help JAKARTA (JP): National Sports Council (KONI) chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar yesterday indicated that he would not accept the resignation of Indonesian contingent chief Arie Sudewo, following Indonesia's loss of its overall title at the 18th Southeast...
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Indonesia's trade balance may suffer next year
Indonesia's trade balance may suffer next year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's trade balance next year is likely to suffer at the hands of new foreign investors because of their increased import activity, an investment bank predicts.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: DrawingsJP/Ridhwan IlhamsyahPAMERAN GAMBAR SEGI ENAM: Toety Azis, general manager/chief editor of the daily Surabaya Post, points at one of the works of six artists on display at the Balai Surabaya Post in Surabaya.
Tue, 19 Dec 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.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Obituary
Obituary Harsja Wardhana Bachtiar, a highly respected and often controversial intellectual, died at Cikini Hospital in Jakarta yesterday. He was 61 years old.Relatives said Harsja died of the kidney disease he had fought for one year.
Tue, 19 Dec 1995
Massive investment suggested for sports
Massive investment suggested for sports JAKARTA (JP): The government needs to invest at least Rp 200 billion (US$86 million) per year if Indonesia is to wrest the Southeast Asian Games title from Thailand in two years.
Mon, 18 Dec 1995
Work begins on Cikunir-Tanjung Priok toll road
Work begins on Cikunir-Tanjung Priok toll road JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar drove the first pillar for the construction of the turnpike linking Cikunir in Bekasi, East Java, and Tanjung Priok in North Jakarta on Saturday.The 19.
Mon, 18 Dec 1995
AIDS patient free to marry
AIDS patient free to marry PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Legal expert Anwar Saleh of Tanjungpura University said the law guarantees people with HIV or AIDS the right to marry and fulfill their "life's demands".
Mon, 18 Dec 1995
Nissan to set up plants
Nissan to set up plants TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Nissan Diesel Motor Co. Ltd., an affiliate of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., will produce commercial vehicles in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, starting in 1997, Jiji Press said Saturday.
Mon, 18 Dec 1995
First Dynasty mine in RI
First Dynasty mine in RI NEW YORK (Reuter): First Dynasty Mines Ltd. said it signed a memorandum of understanding with PT Aneka Tambang that will enable the two companies to examine and recommend privatization strategies, initially, for the Gunung Pongkor Gold Mine and related exploration...
Mon, 18 Dec 1995
JSX fails to sustain upward momentum
JSX fails to sustain upward momentum JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) failed to sustain its upward momentum last week, following heavy bouts of profit taking during the week.The JSX Composite Index lost 13.8 points (2.7 percent) to close the week at 492.33.
Mon, 18 Dec 1995
Aurora to explore gold
Aurora to explore gold JAKARTA (JP): PT Aurora Gold Limited has started to explore gold in a 306,583-hectare concession area in Paniai, Fakfak and Manokwari in the easternmost province of Irian Jaya.Umar Katjili, the head of the economic department of the Paniai administration, said on Saturday...
Mon, 18 Dec 1995
Tebet market traders upset
Tebet market traders upset JAKARTA (JP): Plans to build a new supermarket near the Tebet market have upset 480 nearby traders in South Jakarta."The construction of the supermarket will put us out of business," a trader said over the weekend.
Mon, 18 Dec 1995
Sorong to receive more resettlers
Sorong to receive more resettlers SORONG, Irian Jaya: Eight resettlement locations in the regency are ready to take in a total of 7,450 families, which are to be resettled from various regions over the next two years.
Mon, 18 Dec 1995
SE Asian Games end in style
SE Asian Games end in style CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Agencies): Thailand crowned its dominating athletic performance with a stunning display of pomp and pageantry yesterday to officially close the 18th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Mon, 18 Dec 1995
Tigaraksa to embrace French retail firm
Tigaraksa to embrace French retail firm JAKARTA (JP): PT Tigaraksa Satria, a publicly-listed distribution company, will cooperate with French retail firm Carrefour in expanding its business, corporate secretary Fauzy said over the weekend.
Mon, 18 Dec 1995
Housing price
Housing price It was shocked to read in the newspaper of Dec. 5, 1995, that there are now 189 apartment blocks in Indonesia (mostly in Jakarta) built in the past two years, whereas the same number of apartments were built in Singapore over a period of 30 years.
Mon, 18 Dec 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.
Mon, 18 Dec 1995
Daekyung reaps benefits of transferring technology
Daekyung reaps benefits of transferring technology Last Friday Korean-Indonesian joint-venture PT Daekyung Indah Heavy Industry unveiled its first products for export, with executives paying tribute to the success of the three-year-old technology transfer enterprise.
Mon, 18 Dec 1995
Pusri gets ISO-9002
Pusri gets ISO-9002 JAKARTA (JP): State-owned fertilizer manufacturer PT Pupuk Sriwijaya (Pusri) has received an ISO-9002 certificate for quality management.The ISO-9002 certificate was awarded by Erik Roger, the Indonesian director of the Britain-based international organization for...
Mon, 18 Dec 1995
UK offers scholarship
UK offers scholarship JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian citizens are invited to take part in a scholarship program sponsored by the British government and a brewing company to study for a Master's degree at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom.
Mon, 18 Dec 1995
New rule on papers trading
New rule on papers trading JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, has forbidden commercial banks to buy or endorse commercial papers issued by multi-finance companies.The ban was stipulated in central bank letter No. 28/1237/UPB3/AdB3, issued late last month.
Mon, 18 Dec 1995
Govt denies drug prices here too high
Govt denies drug prices here too high JAKARTA (JP): The government has denied an allegation by a powerful consumer group that drug prices in Indonesia are among the most expensive in the Asia Pacific region.
Mon, 18 Dec 1995
FurniFair reaps $7.8m
FurniFair reaps $7.8m JAKARTA (JP): The national 10-day furniture exhibition, FurniFair 96, which closed yesterday, has resulted in business transactions worth Rp 18 billion (US$7.86 million).According to a statement issued by the fair's organizing committee, transactions at the fair up its eighth...
Mon, 18 Dec 1995
Fluor wins $465m contract
Fluor wins $465m contract JAKARTA (JP): Fluor Daniel, a U.S. engineering company, has won a contract worth US$465 million for the engineering, procurement of goods and the construction of a debottlenecking project at the Cilacap oil refinery, in Central Java.
Mon, 18 Dec 1995
Legislators check into land dispute
Legislators check into land dispute JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives visited a disputed three-hectare plot of land in Perigi village, Tangerang, on Saturday.Abdul Samin, spokesman for the land owners, told the House members from the Indonesian Democratic Party faction, Sabam...