Search Indonesian News Archive - 1995/03

Fri, 24 Mar 1995

Semarang has four HIV cases

Semarang has four HIV cases SEMARANG, Central Java: Four people have tested positive for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which causes the deadly Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).Head of the local health office Sudibyo Yuwono was quoted by Antara as saying that the four people with...

Fri, 24 Mar 1995

Let it rest, general says

Let it rest, general says JAKARTA (JP): Amirmachmud, one of three Army generals who obtained the 1966 Supersemar decree from President Sukarno empowering Lt. Gen. Soeharto to wipe out communism from Indonesia, has called for an end to the controversy of the whereabouts of the historic document.

Fri, 24 Mar 1995

Inmarsat gets earth station

Inmarsat gets earth station JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned international telecommunications operator, PT Indosat, is currently constructing an earth station for the International Maritime Satellite (Inmarsat) in Jatiluhur, West Java.

Fri, 24 Mar 1995

Notification letters on property tax

Notification letters on property tax JAKARTA (JP): The City Revenue Office will begin distributing property tax (PBB) notification letters to taxpayers throughout the city on March 25.Office chief Wahab Rachmatsjah said yesterday that the office would be distributing the tax notification letters in...

Fri, 24 Mar 1995

Rights Commission's busy schedule

Rights Commission's busy schedule Barring any unforeseen developments, the National Commission on Human Rights will send teams to four locations in East Java by the end of this month. Each area is suffering from protracted land disputes which have brought great misery to many people.

Fri, 24 Mar 1995

Guidelines set for Repelita VI

Guidelines set for Repelita VI JAKARTA (JP): The government decided yesterday that the annual targets of the current sixth Five Year Plan will provide the basic guidelines for the planning of development projects.

Fri, 24 Mar 1995

Severe wood shortage at Indah Kiat mill

Severe wood shortage at Indah Kiat mill JAKARTA (JP): The shortage of wood materials currently being experienced by PT Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper has been so severe that its pulp mill in Riau may be forced to operate at only 50 percent of its annual designed capacity of 900,000 tons, an industry...

Fri, 24 Mar 1995

Kawasaki launches new bike

Kawasaki launches new bike JAKARTA (JP): PT Kawasaki Motor Indonesia launched its first "Kaze" wind-model motorcycle on the local market yesterday.Asril Noer, secretary to the state minister of investment, officially launched the first motorcycle at the company's assembly plant in Pulo Gadung, East...

Fri, 24 Mar 1995

Documentary on Dutch East Indies

Documentary on Dutch East Indies JAKARTA (JP): In conjunction with its 25th anniversary, Erasmus Huis, the Dutch Cultural Center in Jakarta, will screen a documentary film on Indonesia during colonial days.

Fri, 24 Mar 1995

Govt warns labor exporters

Govt warns labor exporters JAKARTA (JP): The government warned manpower suppliers yesterday that they would lose their permits if they misused their documents to organize haj pilgrimages to Mecca.Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher and Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief told journalists...

Fri, 24 Mar 1995

PBSI unaware of trainees' ordeal

PBSI unaware of trainees' ordeal JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) yesterday said it knew nothing about the allegation that a Chinese coach hired by a top badminton club had sexually harassed teenage female trainees."I can't comment now.

Fri, 24 Mar 1995

Lippo enters tourism project in S. Sulawesi

Lippo enters tourism project in S. Sulawesi JAKARTA (JP): Lippo Group, one of the leading diversified conglomerates in Indonesia, has injected fresh money into the PT Gowa Makassar Tourism Development Corporation (GMTDC) for the development of a tourist estate in South Sulawesi.

Fri, 24 Mar 1995

Tourism boosts international ties: Soeharto

Tourism boosts international ties: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Tourism, which has become a major source of foreign exchange revenue and new job opportunities in many countries, can also enhance international cooperation, President Soeharto said yesterday.

Fri, 24 Mar 1995

Opposition tries to shut down Bangladesh's transport

Opposition tries to shut down Bangladesh's transport DHAKA (Reuter): More than 40 people were injured yesterday when opposition parties tried to shut down inter-city transport in their latest attempt to force an early election in Bangladesh, witnesses said.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Pakistan embassy to host reception

Pakistan embassy to host reception JAKARTA (JP): Pakistan Ambassador Tayyab Siddiqui will hold a reception today at Sari Pacific Hotel on Jl. MH Thamrin in conjunction with the celebration of the Pakistan Day, which falls on March 23.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Factories pollute rivers

Factories pollute rivers JAKARTA (JP): The Tangerang administration is still investigating 11 factories in the regency discovered to have polluted three rivers by discarding industrial chemical wastes into the rivers.Head of Tangerang's office in charge of environmental affairs, H.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

RI to host SE Asian gymnastics c'ship

RI to host SE Asian gymnastics c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Some 80 Southeast Asian gymnasts will compete in artistic and rhythmic events at the Senayan Volleyball Hall between April 1 and 7.Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar and defending champion Thailand will send their...

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

'Report foul play to me': Tax chief

'Report foul play to me': Tax chief JAKARTA (JP): Tax Director General Fuad Bawazier has urged taxpayers to report directly to him any tax officials who attempt to extort money or engage in any other form of improper conduct.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

House members criticize govt for 'over-spending'

House members criticize govt for 'over-spending' JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) and the Moslem-dominated United Development Party (PPP) have criticized the government for its over-spending during the 1994-1995 financial year.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

13 killed in road accidents

13 killed in road accidents JAKARTA: Thirteen people have been killed and more than 30 others injured in bus accidents in Lampung and Southeast Sulawesi.In Lampung, eight people were killed, two seriously injured, four slightly hurt and three missing when the bus they were traveling in plunged into...

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Thousands of cataract patients get free treatment

Thousands of cataract patients get free treatment JAKARTA (JP): Some 29,000 people suffering from cataracts have been operated on during the last eight years by experts from the Indonesian Association of Ophthalmologists (Perdami) through financial assistance from the Dharmais charitable foundation.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

China, RP talks Spratlys completed, more talks planned

China, RP talks Spratlys completed, more talks planned BEIJING (Agencies): The Philippines ended three days of talks with China on the disputed Spratly Islands without an agreement yesterday, but with a pledge to hold more consultations.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Bangladesh's independence day

Bangladesh's independence day JAKARTA (JP): Bangladesh's embassy in Jakarta will hold a flag hoisting ceremony on Sunday to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the country's independence.The ceremony will be held at the embassy's chancery premises on Jl. Denpasar Raya No.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Police look for extortioners of three-in-one kids

Police look for extortioners of three-in-one kids JAKARTA (JP): City police are searching for a dozen people for their alleged role in exploiting teenagers to work as three-in- one passengers-for-hire.Others are wanted for extorting the small amount of money earned by the children from their...

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

SE Asian Moslems can help Islam's image

SE Asian Moslems can help Islam's image JAKARTA (JP): Moslems in Southeast Asia can play an important role in promoting a positive image of Islam in Western countries, according to participants at a two-day conference entitled "Islam and the West in the Era of Globalization.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

A job for Superman

A job for SupermanFrom KompasOn Feb. 21, 1995 at 5 p.m. I drove from Pasar Baru to Jl. Gajah Mada. I stopped for a red light at the Jl. Sukarjo Wiryopranoto intersection. In front of me was a bajaj carrying a woman passenger.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

GSM hand phone

GSM hand phoneFrom NeracaI own a hand phone produced by PT Satelindo. I am delighted to learn that this company has made a large investment for the development of hand phones using the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM).

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Keep traditional architecture

Keep traditional architecture I read with interest your article in The Jakarta Post, March 18, 1995. Regard for our language.I am an English speaking expatriate architect and find it hard to believe the reverse parochialism shown in Indonesia.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 22, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------ ADES ALFINDO 2,700 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,225 45,500 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,050...

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Malaysia cordons off contaminated area

Malaysia cordons off contaminated area KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian authorities cordoned off an area around a northern island resort where 41 drums of lethal potassium cyanide had been illegally dumped, but said yesterday that contamination had been contained.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

China investigates trawler incident

China investigates trawler incident BEIJING (AFP): China said yesterday that it was investigating a recent incident in which Malaysian navy patrol boats reportedly opened fire on an armed Chinese trawler that ignored warnings to stop in Malaysian waters.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Britons' drug trial postponed

Britons' drug trial postponed BANGKOK (Reuter): The trial of two Britons charged with heroin trafficking was postponed yesterday because a defense witness failed to appear, officials at Bangkok's criminal court said.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

World Vision of International reorganizes local branch

World Vision of International reorganizes local branch JAKARTA (JP): World Vision International reorganized its Indonesian branch yesterday, a move that will allow it to receive foreign aid and raise funds at home to help the needy in the country.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Rise in AIDS cases calls for legal reforms

Rise in AIDS cases calls for legal reforms BANDUNG (JP): Social workers called on the government yesterday to make laws on AIDS prevention and the treatment of people suffering from the disease.A team of social workers from the School for Social Welfare presented yesterday the results of their...

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Yonex regains its brand name in Indonesia

Yonex regains its brand name in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Yonex Kabushiki Kaisha, a major Japanese manufacturer of Yonex rackets, sports shoes and sportswear, has regained its well-known brand name in the country after six years of judicial fights against local trader Rabinder Singh of Toko Seth.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Three killed in landslide

Three killed in landslide JAMBI: Three people were buried alive in debris that slide from a hill when they were trying to dredge their car out of a muddy road in a remote village this wee, an official said yesterday.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Women march to DPR in protest over low wages

Women march to DPR in protest over low wages JAKARTA (JP): About 650 female workers of two garment factories in East Jakarta went to the House of Representatives (DPR) to protest about their low wages.Out of the 650 protesters, 150 were from PT Meditra Inti Ragam, with the remainder from PT Cenin...

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Over 300 hoodlums detained for alleged crimes

Over 300 hoodlums detained for alleged crimes JAKARTA (JP): City Police have detained 307 of the 5,340 street hoodlums arrested in their massive on-going operation for alleged involvement in crime.According to a deputy of the City Police chief, Brig. Gen.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Police arrest 1,000 hoodlums

Police arrest 1,000 hoodlums SEMARANG, Central Java: The police have rounded up about 1,000 street hoodlums in the ongoing operation aimed at suppressing street violence."The war against hoodlums continue. We will strike hard but abide by the laws," Central Java and Yogyakarta Police chief Maj. Gen.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Bad credits increase

Bad credits increase The quality of credit portfolios at all commercial banks, as reported by central bank governor Soedradjad Djiwandono to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, seemed to improve because the proportion of non-performing credits declined to 12.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Deutsche Telekom eying telephone project in Java

Deutsche Telekom eying telephone project in Java JAKARTA (JP): Deutsche Telekom (DT) of Germany, in cooperation with Indonesian partners, is optimistic about winning a contract to establish 500,000 telephone lines in Java.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

ALatieF gets $75m for port facilities

ALatieF gets $75m for port facilities JAKARTA (JP): PT ALatieF P & O Port Development Company (APPDC) was granted a syndicated loan of US$75 million yesterday to finance the construction of port and marine facilities in Amamapare, Irian Jaya which will support the operation of a copper mining firm.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Councilors deny parking firm's claim

Councilors deny parking firm's claim JAKARTA (JP): Two city councilors yesterday denied giving the green light to PT Ikabina Karya Sukses for its parking system involving prizes.Helmy AR Syihab, chairman of the City Council's Commission C in charge of financial affairs, and Bandjar Marpaung,...

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Panin Overseas to float 12.5m shares

Panin Overseas to float 12.5m shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Panin Overseas Finance, a multi-financing division of the Panin Group, will offer new shares to the public next month as a means of strengthening its capital base.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Pressure mounts to prosecute soothsayer Permadi

Pressure mounts to prosecute soothsayer Permadi JAKARTA (JP): The government came under renewed pressure from Moslem leaders and organizations yesterday to prosecute well- known mystic Permadi Satrio Wiwoho for remarks which, they say, insult Islam.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

PLN open to criticism

PLN open to criticism JAKARTA (JP): The state electricity company PLN in cooperation with the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) will hold a complaint month from March 27 to May 8.The complaint month, which will be handled by YLKI with PLN's Jakarta and Tangerang distribution office, is aimed...

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

TV programs

TV programs I would appreciate it if TVRI and The Jakarta Post would give more details about the television programs. Because of the lack of information, I seldom watch my television besides the news.On March 21, I turned my set off after Dunia Dalam Berita as the next program was called Songs and...

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

PWI clamps down on dissenting members

PWI clamps down on dissenting members JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Journalists (PWI) has called on all its branches to act against members who challenge its role as the only legal, government-sanctioned journalist organization.

Thu, 23 Mar 1995

Malaysia signs $9-billion LNG supply deal with Taiwan

Malaysia signs $9-billion LNG supply deal with Taiwan KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): National oil company Petronas secured its biggest deal yet yesterday with a US$9-billion contract to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Taiwan, officials said.Through its unit Malaysia LNG Sdn. Bhd.

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