Search Indonesian News Archive - 1995/04

Tue, 18 Apr 1995

Yorrys acquitted of gambling charges

Yorrys acquitted of gambling charges JAKARTA (JP): A panel of judges of the West Jakarta district court have dismissed the gambling charges against Yorrys Raweyai, the controversial executive of the powerful Pemuda Pancasila youth organization, and his six co-accused.

Tue, 18 Apr 1995

Malaysian inflation up 3.2%

Malaysian inflation up 3.2% KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's annual inflation, measured by the consumer price index, grew 3.2 percent between January and March over the first quarter of last year, a government report said yesterday.

Tue, 18 Apr 1995

Asian markets end mostly steady

Asian markets end mostly steady HONG KONG (Reuter): A strong gain in Japanese share prices and a plunge in Taipei brought to life an otherwise lackluster Easter Monday for Asia's share markets.Japanese stocks ended the day 1.

Tue, 18 Apr 1995

Press freedom

Press freedom In his acceptance speech for a professorship at the University of Indonesia recently, Harsono Suwardi questioned the compatibility of the government's pledge of more political openness and the restriction of the press in actual practice.

Tue, 18 Apr 1995

Silver Bird service

Silver Bird service I would like to make a complaint regarding Silver Bird service from Soekarno-Hatta airport.On March 29, I arrived at Soekarno-Hatta terminal airport by Merpati flight 113 from Jambi approximately at 4:40 p.m..

Tue, 18 Apr 1995

The first women's magazine

The first women's magazine In a feature article on the highly distinguished Indonesian woman reporter Mrs. Herawati Diah (The Jakarta Post, April 9, 1995, page 8), the author indicated that the country's first women's magazine, called Duta Kita, was established in Java, in 1942, by Mrs.

Tue, 18 Apr 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Children's Program: Dilentasia 3:30 TV Series: Willing And Abel 4:30 Science Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Talk Show:...

Tue, 18 Apr 1995

Govt to curb illegal outflow of RI workers

Govt to curb illegal outflow of RI workers JAKARTA (JP): The government will launch a major operation to stop Indonesian citizens leaving the country to work abroad illegally, Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief announced yesterday.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Little Wizards 3:05 Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Appreciating Wayang 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings: Buddhism 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama...

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

JSX under pressure amid price increases

JSX under pressure amid price increases JAKARTA (JP): The stock market showed its displeasure to a number of government-imposed increases in sugar, low-cost houses and cement reference prices.By the end of last week, the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) Composite Index plunged by 9.54 points (2.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Bogus bomb causes panic in N. Jakarta

Bogus bomb causes panic in N. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Residents in this city have many ways of punishing someone in their community who they believe has violated and disturbed the public's interest.Residents of Jl.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Traders complain over high fees

Traders complain over high fees BEKASI (JP): Many traders operating at the Pasar Baru market here are complaining over the high level of fees, Rp 2,900 (US$1.31), they have to pay daily.One of the traders, who requested anonymity, said that out of the total of daily fees, only Rp 500 is legally...

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Taman Mini celebrates its 20th anniversary

Taman Mini celebrates its 20th anniversary JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia-in-Miniature Park is currently holding a series of Indonesian traditional arts attractions, until April 23, to commemorate its 20th anniversary.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Sinar Mas-Portman deal

Sinar Mas-Portman deal JAKARTA (JP): The Singapore office of Sinar Mas Group, a Jakarta-based conglomerate controlled by Eka Tjipta Widjaja, has selected John Portman & Associates of the United States to design a new high-rise landmark complex in Shanghai's historic Bund district in China.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Currency swings belie fundamentals: APEC

Currency swings belie fundamentals: APEC SANUR, Bali (JP): Finance ministers of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum expressed concern yesterday over the recent currency swings which, they said, do not reflect economic fundamentals.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

'More freedom may reduce protests'

'More freedom may reduce protests'By Haryoso SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Anti-government demonstrations can be kept to a minimum if campuses are allowed freedom of expression, observers say.Turtiantoro and Susilo Utomo, both lecturers at the School of Social and Political Sciences of the...

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Diponegoro drops 250 students

Diponegoro drops 250 students SEMARANG: The state-run Diponegoro University is expelling 250 students for failing to complete their studies within the permitted time."The university has given them a chance to re-register but even then they did not take advantage of the offer," Sunarto, the...

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

NTB wins beach volleyball race

NTB wins beach volleyball race JAKARTA (JP): Host Nusa Tenggara (NTB) won the men's national beach volley ball title on Saturday when the team beat East Java 2-1 in the final in Mataram, the provincial capital.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

RI, Germany economic forum setup

RI, Germany economic forum setup JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie and Germany's Federal Economic Minister Gunther Rexrodt have signed a document to inaugurate the Indonesia-Germany Economy and Technology Forum.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Petrochemical park set up

Petrochemical park set up JAKARTA(JP): PT Pancapuri Indoperkasa, a new company owned by businessman Prajogo Pangestu, will build a petrochemical industrial estate in Cilegon, West Java, with an investment of Rp 120 billion (US$54 million), to support the operation of his olefin center.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Jakarta no longer needs promotion

Jakarta no longer needs promotion JAKARTA (JP): The city administration feels there is no need for Jakarta to organize promotional campaigns aimed at attracting both domestic and foreign tourists to the capital, an official said.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

'Maid's hanging a painful trial'

'Maid's hanging a painful trial' MANILA (AFP): The hanging of a Filipina maid in Singapore has been a "painful trial" for the Philippines, President Fidel Ramos said yesterday, as Manila and Singapore try to resolve the diplomatic row resulting from the death.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Prize parking system opposed

Prize parking system opposed JAKARTA (JP): City Secretary Harun Al Rasyid said over the weekend that the city administration did not favor the prize parking system proposed by private companies as a means of improving parking in the city.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Misleading interpretation

Misleading interpretation This is a response to Mr James Kynge's article entitled Taiwan stresses separateness over unity, which appeared on page 4 of The Jakarta Post's April 11, 1995 edition.Mr Kynge should have sought opinion from at least two more professors or scholars about the essence of...

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Soesilo warns of political agitation

Soesilo warns of political agitation JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman warned that some non-governmental organizations have been agitating to replace the Pancasila ideology and the 1945 Constitution.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Sound monetary policies vital for firm exchange rate

Sound monetary policies vital for firm exchange rate NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Businesspersons meeting over the weekend, under the APEC Financiers Group, saw sound fiscal and monetary policies as one of the primary conditions to secure a stable currency market.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Britain joins battle to draw RI students

Britain joins battle to draw RI students JAKARTA (JP): Representatives of British colleges and universities are currently in town and competing to attract prospective Indonesian students, whose number has continued to grow over the last few years.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Portman to plan BSD's central business district

Portman to plan BSD's central business district JAKARTA (JP): PT Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) has selected John Portman & Associates of Atlanta to help master plan the new city to be developed 30 kilometers west of Jakarta.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Current U.S. defense policy: Continuity or change?

Current U.S. defense policy: Continuity or change?By Anak Agung Banyu Perwita BANDUNG (JP): A combination of political, military and economic factors make the Asia Pacific important in world politics and U.S. foreign and defense policy.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

SONY 20se: A monitor that saves on your utility bill

SONY 20se: A monitor that saves on your utility billBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): If you have been reading my articles long enough, you'll know that one of my chief interests is desktop publishing. I admit that I really enjoy playing around with graphics and page layout programs, and sometimes people...

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Boutros-Ghali looks forward to RI visit

Boutros-Ghali looks forward to RI visit JAKARTA (JP): United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali hopes to personally thank Indonesia for the support given to the world body when he visits here this month.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

National Front enjoys early success in polls

National Front enjoys early success in polls KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's National Front coalition had taken an early lead ahead of Malaysian polls in nine days, but is in for a tough battle to retain the northern state of Penang, officials said yesterday.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Economic stability essential

Economic stability essential SANUR, Bali (JP): Finance ministers of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum reaffirmed yesterday the crucial importance of macro-economic stability and balance to enhancing longer-term investor commitment and exchange rate stability.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Bombay stock exchange

Bombay stock exchange I am an Indian, who has come to Jakarta for my vacations. My parents stay in Jakarta and regularly read your newspaper.I also like reading the paper. But there is one thing which kept bothering me a lot and I could not understand the reason.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Pelita Jaya becomes West division's leader

Pelita Jaya becomes West division's leader JAKARTA (JP): Buyung Ismu's hat trick helped giant Pelita Jaya score an away 6-1 win over minnow PS Bengkulu on Saturday as the Indonesian League's first season came to an end yesterday.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Sempati to join Galileo International service soon

Sempati to join Galileo International service soon PERTH (JP): Sempati Air, one of Indonesia's private scheduled airlines, will increase its services by installing an international computerized reservation system, enabling travel agents to book tickets through computer links.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

The Dresden incident

The Dresden incident President Soeharto is well-known for his composure, wisdom, and self restraint. Seldom he is known to engage himself in an emotional outburst. Thus, it came as a surprise, when, last Thursday on his return from a state visit to Germany and several Central Asian countries, he...

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Vandals burgle small shop

Vandals burgle small shop TANGERANG (JP): A group of about five armed men robbed a small shop over the weekend, just weeks after a massive police operation was to have rid the city of preman.According to Vinawati, the 33-year-old shop owner, two of the five broke into her shop, which is also used...

Mon, 17 Apr 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.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Whence our nationalism?

Whence our nationalism? It hurts us as a nation when some of us help to stage anti- Indonesia protests abroad.On his return flight from a visit to four countries, President Soeharto said the government would take a firm measures against such people.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Govt should act on widening social gap: Ginandjar

Govt should act on widening social gap: GinandjarBy Santi WE Sukanto and R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): The government shoulders the greatest responsibility in correcting shortcomings occurring in current development programs, as well as closing social gaps, Minister of National Development Planning...

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Lessors get new chief

Lessors get new chief JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Indonesian Leasing Association have elected Albert Banunaek, of Ometraco Corporation, as the organization's president for the 1995-97 term.Albert, who replaces Mustafa I.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Ministry of Health to keep regency offices

Ministry of Health to keep regency offices JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Health will hand over some of its tasks to the regency administrations as mandated by the regional autonomy program, but plans to retain some of its representative offices to handle the more complicated affairs.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Hotel sacks union leader

Hotel sacks union leader DENPASAR, Bali: An employee of the Bali Hyatt hotel has been sacked by the management who accused him of stealing 39 packs of Marlboro cigarettes, Antara news agency reported.I Gede Ngurah, who is the head of the All-Indonesia Worker Union (SPSI) unit at the hotel, is...

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Developer promises to comply with rules

Developer promises to comply with rules JAKARTA (JP): PT. Modernland Realty Ltd. has promised to give away public and social facilities worth Rp 1 billion to East Jakarta's mayoralty, its director Samadikun Hartono said.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

RI, Australia in joint SAR exercise

RI, Australia in joint SAR exercise AMBON, Maluku: The Search and Rescue (SAR) agencies of Indonesia and Australia will conduct another joint exercise later this year in the waters off Merauke in Irian Jaya.

Mon, 17 Apr 1995

Bintang to be questioned over Dresden incident

Bintang to be questioned over Dresden incident JAKARTA (JP): Police headquarters will summon legislator Sri Bintang Pamungkas tomorrow for questioning on his alleged role in a recent spate of anti-Indonesian government demonstrations in Germany.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Provinces to focus on SEA Games

Provinces to focus on SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Preparing Indonesian athletes for the Southeast Asian Games is the top priority for the National Sports Council (KONI) and its provincial chapters.Soegijono, the chairman of the council's Central Java chapter, said KONI's training director Hindarto told...

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Soeharto says investigators insane

Soeharto says investigators insane JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, returning from a four-nation tour, lashed out at the Indonesians believed to have provided information for demonstrations against the republic abroad, calling them insane and irrational.

Sat, 15 Apr 1995

Schoolboys tried for car theft

Schoolboys tried for car theft JAKARTA (JP): An elementary school boy and two junior high school students came before the Bogor State Court on Wednesday on car theft charges.The defendants were identified by Antara only by their initials: SD, 13, the elementary school boy, and SZ and TP, both 15.

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