Search Indonesian News Archive - 1995/12

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Five policemen dismissed dishonorably

Five policemen dismissed dishonorably JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Dibyo Widodo yesterday officially fired five officers for lack of discipline and criminal acts.After removing the fired officers's uniform in a special ceremony at the City Police headquarters, Dibyo said; "I fully...

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Tennis boss disappointed with SEA Games failure

Tennis boss disappointed with SEA Games failure JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's tennis players received bitter slaps on their knuckles by their boss on Wednesday following their dismal performance at the Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

State firms brace to go pulic

State firms brace to go pulicBy Fadjar L. Sutandi JAKARTA (JP): The domestic capital market started the year on a downturn caused by the crisis in Mexico as foreign investors compared Indonesia's debt level with that of Mexico without looking into Indonesia's debt service capability.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Multiplex movies in Jakarta: The year in review

Multiplex movies in Jakarta: The year in reviewBy Jane Freebury JAKARTA (JP): Dangling from cliff faces with Sylvester Stallone, tumbling down white-water rapids with Meryl Streep, or re-creating a real-life incident with a scary flight on a disabled craft to the moon and back with Tom Hanks,...

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Novelist set to go global

Novelist set to go global SEMARANG, Central Java: Ronggeng Dukuh Paruk, a best-selling Indonesian trilogy of novels about the life of a traditional women dancer in the late 1960s, will soon be available in English and other foreign languages.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Toll road developer expects Rp 110b profit

Toll road developer expects Rp 110b profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed toll road company PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada expects its after-tax profit to rise by 20 percent next year, to Rp 110 billion (US$47.7 million), a company director said yesterday.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

'Developed' Singapore wary of new status

'Developed' Singapore wary of new statusBy Siti Rahil SINGAPORE (Kyodo): Being labeled a developed country by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) from Jan. 1 poses a new challenge for Singapore, which will increasingly have to compete economically with western...

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Traffic offenders punished

Traffic offenders punished BANGKOK (Reuter): The Bangkok metropolitan police began a 10- day campaign yesterday to punish some of the city's undisciplined motorists and pedestrians blamed for exacerbating the capital's notorious traffic snarls.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Wiranto asks for public cooperation against crime

Wiranto asks for public cooperation against crime JAKARTA (JP): Greater Jakarta Military Chief Maj. Gen. Wiranto called on Jakartans yesterday to be more cooperative with security officers in their battle against crime in the city."All citizens should participate in the anti-crime drives.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Thailand scrambles to keep Asian Games in Bangkok

Thailand scrambles to keep Asian Games in Bangkok BANGKOK (Reuter): Thai sports officials, fresh from running the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, said yesterday they were scrambling to keep the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok after Games officials threatened to hold them elsewhere.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Develop, don't ruin: Soeharto

Develop, don't ruin: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto reaffirmed yesterday Indonesia's commitment to develop the country without destroying its natural resources."We should develop without destruction," he said in a speech commemorating National Social Solidarity Day and the simultaneous...

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Built-in control in sad state

Built-in control in sad stateFrom NeracaThe mass media recently carried reports on the government's weak ability to control its apparatus, which resulted in a classified report being leaked to unauthorized parties.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Who lacks discipline?

Who lacks discipline?From JayakartaRecruits to the National Discipline Movement are often seen in front of Indonesian Christian University (UKI) on Jalan Sutoyo in East Jakarta, a site of frequent traffic congestion.They wear green vests with the words Discipline Enforcer on the back.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Structural improvements imperative

Structural improvements imperative Reports of lavish spending in high places -- including a multi-billion-rupiah governor's house, a regent's swimming pool and fleets of staff cars -- have made headlines in recent weeks. Now there are allegations of corruption at the Ministry of Transportation.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

RI obtains IFAD loan

RI obtains IFAD loan JAKARTA (JP): The International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) has agreed to provide Indonesia with a loan facility of US$18 million, the United Nations Information Center said yesterday.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

S'pore stocks lead on bullish day

S'pore stocks lead on bullish day SINGAPORE (AFP): After a bullish performance on most Asian bourses yesterday, Singapore shares closed at their highest level of the year while Tokyo neared a similar record.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Clouded by high inflation rate, economy grows over 7%

Clouded by high inflation rate, economy grows over 7%By Rikza Addullah JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's economy, spurred by increasing investment and demand, has grown at a rate of over seven percent this year.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Rights body rejects calls to probe Freeport

Rights body rejects calls to probe Freeport JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights yesterday rejected an appeal by Irian Jaya students to look into allegations that PT Freeport Indonesia played an active role in the killings of civilians in the province earlier this year.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Indian dance troupe due here

Indian dance troupe due here JAKARTA (JP): India's Kathak dance troupe Kadamb is slated to perform at the Golden Ballroom of the Hilton Hotel on at 7 p.m. on Dec. 27.The one-night show is sponsored by the Jawaharlal Nehru Indian Cultural Centre in collaboration with the Women International Club...

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Christmas ProgramChristmas Eve and Christmas Day * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Grand Baliroom - Christmas Mass (Ecumenical Christmas service), from 12 a.m. Pasar Senggol - Balinese Christmas Festival, with Balinese dance & Grand Hyatt Bali's Christmas Choir, from 7 p.m.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Power plant in Batam

Power plant in Batam JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned city gas company PT Gas Negara (PGN) will distribute and sell 60,000 standard cubic feet of gas per day to Brighton Limited's 600 megawatt steam power plant in Batam, Riau, the gas company said in a statement yesterday.

Fri, 22 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.a.m.; Los Morenos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m to 11 p.m.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Asia-Pacific secures US$90b investment

Asia-Pacific secures US$90b investment JAKARTA (JP): Foreign direct investments flowing into developing countries are estimated to reach US$90 billion in 1995, according to a United Nations report.The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said in a report released here...

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Military pledges to help seize illegal timber

Military pledges to help seize illegal timber JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Military Command pledged to help the administration seize timber transported to the capital without proper documents.The city military chief of staff, Brig. Gen.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Mitsui's pager service here

Mitsui's pager service here TOKYO (Reuter): Japanese trading firm Mitsui & Co Ltd said it would establish a joint venture with Indonesian telecommunications company PT Telekomindo Primabhakti to offer pager services in Indonesia.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

HK-flagged boat detained in RP

HK-flagged boat detained in RP ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): A Hong Kong-registered fishing boat and its crew of four have been detained by the Navy in this southern city for illegal entry, official sources said yesterday.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

KONI to submit SEA Games account soon

KONI to submit SEA Games account soon JAKARTA (JP): National Sports Council (KONI) chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar said yesterday he would be accounting for the use of Rp 18 million (US$7.8 million) by the Indonesian contingent for the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, next month.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Philippines forms special task force to curb terrorism

Philippines forms special task force to curb terrorism MANILA (AFP): The Philippine military has formed a special anti-terrorist task force following growing concern over local and foreign terrorist groups in the country, military spokesmen said yesterday.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

ASEAN summit yields major results

ASEAN summit yields major resultsBy Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): The fifth ASEAN summit in Bangkok on Dec. 14-15, 1995 has ended with more practical results than expected before. ASEAN's Leaders Meetings have not been held frequently and their results have been uneven.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 21, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 825 0 5,000 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,300 100 1,000 Andayani Megah 1,625 0 337,500 Aneka...

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Constitution misused in land conflicts: Walhi

Constitution misused in land conflicts: Walhi JAKARTA (JP): An article in the 1945 Constitution which recognizes the government's right to acquire land from the people in the interest of the public has been abused in many recent land conflicts, the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) says.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Nigel Short takes his time to defeat Utut Adianto

Nigel Short takes his time to defeat Utut Adianto JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one chess player, Grand Master Utut Adianto, yesterday ran short of ideas against Briton Nigel Short when their first of the scheduled six-round games came to the 58th move.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

The Listening Post

The Listening Post * A new building for a new school -- it's Christmas at the Jl. Gajah Mada branch of American Language Center. There's a festive spirit at our bright new building on Jl. Gajah Mada, across from Hayam Wuruk Plaza (and just a couple of minutes' walk from Gedung Perintis, where we...

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Britain okays fighters sale to RI

Britain okays fighters sale to RI LONDON (Reuter): The British government said on Tuesday it had approved the sale of fighter aircraft to Indonesia after concluding they would probably not be used against opponents of the Indonesian government.

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

GM subsidiary gets loan

GM subsidiary gets loan JAKARTA (JP): PT General Motors Buana Indonesia (GMBI) has secured a loan facility amounting to US$36 million from a syndication of foreign and joint-venture banks.Citicorp International Limited, which is acting as the agent, said yesterday that the facility, originally set...

Fri, 22 Dec 1995

Consumer body urges control of food prices

Consumer body urges control of food prices JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) has criticized the city administration for failing to effectively preempt rising prices of food staples and other goods ahead of the Christmas and New Year's celebrations.Zoemrotin K.

Thu, 21 Dec 1995

Two more held in Beng Seng case

Two more held in Beng Seng case JAKARTA (JP): Two other suspects in last year's killing of entertainment businessman Darmansyah Sujadi, alias Nyo Beng Seng, were arrested by city police last Friday.The two, identified as Apiu and Eng San, were caught last Friday in Jakarta, a reliable source told...

Thu, 21 Dec 1995

Contractors assist in drafting bill

Contractors assist in drafting bill JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Contractors Association is assisting the Ministry of Public Works in preparing a draft bill on construction services.Newly-elected chairman of the association Fatchur Rochman said on Tuesday that the draft bill, now under the scrutiny...

Thu, 21 Dec 1995

Gas stations open 24 hours during holidays

Gas stations open 24 hours during holidays JAKARTA (JP): All 158 gas stations in the city will operate 24 hours during the Christmas and year end holidays.The head of the Jakarta office of the Ministry of Transportation, Abdul Karim, said on Tuesday that city buses will also be available 24 hours...

Thu, 21 Dec 1995

Nuclear treaty's significance unclear

Nuclear treaty's significance unclear Ten Southeast Asian leaders signed a treaty in Bangkok over the weekend banning the production and acquisition of nuclear weapons in the region. Political analyst J. Soedjati Djiwandono looks at the treaty's significance.

Thu, 21 Dec 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Face of My Country 2:35 TV Series: Ultraman 3:05 Children Program: Dendang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:05 TV Series: Harapan Nan Sirna (continued) 4:30 Education Program: Cepat Tepat 4:55 Filler/Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:25 Travel: Wajah negeriku 5:30...

Thu, 21 Dec 1995

Muliakeramik gets loan

Muliakeramik gets loan JAKARTA (JP): Ceramics producer PT Muliakeramik Indahraya, a subsidiary of PT Mulia Industrindo closed a loan agreement worth US$47.5 million with a number of foreign banks on Tuesday.

Thu, 21 Dec 1995

How to create a nation of readers

How to create a nation of readersBy John Philips YOGYAKARTA (JP): The recent plagiarism scandal at Gadjah Mada University reminded me of a conversation I had recently with a Japanese graduate student.She said her Indonesian classmates routinely have English reading assignments translated into...

Thu, 21 Dec 1995

Police need greater powers, says analyst

Police need greater powers, says analyst JAKARTA (JP): A good police force will remain a dream unless public appreciation of the police improves, says an analyst.Police need greater authority as well as clearer rules to carry out their daily duties, analyst Satjipto Rahardjo said on Tuesday.

Thu, 21 Dec 1995

'Post' photographer attacked

'Post' photographer attacked JAKARTA (JP): A photographer from The Jakarta Post was attacked by a group of drivers at the Wisma Dharmala building parking lot in Central Jakarta on Tuesday.Police have since reprimanded the building security guards for not stopping the beating of Arief Suhardiman,...

Thu, 21 Dec 1995

1995 marks revival of Indonesian music community

1995 marks revival of Indonesian music communityBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesians will remember l995 as a year of revival for the Indonesian music community, with many memorable performances taking place. Even orchestral music enjoyed an unforgettable boost.

Thu, 21 Dec 1995

Foreign musicians, singers widen locals' horizon

Foreign musicians, singers widen locals' horizonBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Although nationalists must be ecstatic that fewer foreign artists performed here this year, a number of high- quality imported shows managed to sneak in and delight local music buffs.

Thu, 21 Dec 1995

Nigel Short pessimistic about FIDE-PCA rift

Nigel Short pessimistic about FIDE-PCA riftBy Arif Suryobuwono JAKARTA (JP): Together we stick, divided we're stuck. This saying, however, doesn't hold true for Nigel Short, who joined world champion Garry Kasparov in breaking with the world chess governing body FIDE and setting up the Professional...

Thu, 21 Dec 1995

Court hears witnesses in Bintang trial

Court hears witnesses in Bintang trial JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday began hearing the testimony of prosecution witnesses in the case of controversial politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas, who is on trial for insulting President Soeharto.

Thu, 21 Dec 1995

Excise fund hampers anti-smoking campaign

Excise fund hampers anti-smoking campaign JAKARTA (JP): Governments' heavy reliance on excise revenues from cigarettes is getting in the way of anti-smoking campaigns in most developing countries, including Indonesia, a health expert of the University of Indonesia said on Tuesday.Daniati K.S.

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