Search Indonesian News Archive - 1995/05

Thu, 18 May 1995

Thai Queen receives award

Thai Queen receives award NEW YORK (Reuter): Queen Sirikit of Thailand became the first woman on Tuesday night to receive the Lindbergh Award for work balancing technology and nature.Since 1978 the annual award honored the pilot who first flew solo across the Atlantic, but this year the award was...

Thu, 18 May 1995

Thai government faces no-confidence move

Thai government faces no-confidence move BANGKOK (Reuter): Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai and the leader of the opposition predicted yesterday the government would survive a vote of no-confidence as the debate got under way.

Thu, 18 May 1995

Military deserters wanted

Military deserters wanted JAKARTA (JP): City Military Police are looking for 22 deserters as part of efforts to discipline personnel, an officer said yesterday."Initially we recorded 27 deserters. We have arrested five of them," Col.

Thu, 18 May 1995

RI flashpoint for piracy

RI flashpoint for piracy KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Pirates in Southeast Asia are focusing their attacks in Indonesian waters and in the Hong Kong- Philippines-China triangle, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) said yesterday.

Thu, 18 May 1995

Policeman killed in accident

Policeman killed in accident SERANG, West Java: A policeman and his civilian passenger were killed when their van slammed into a parked truck on the Serang- Cilegon highway on Tuesday.Sgt. Maj. Susbandiya, 35, and his colleague Subandi, 32, were thought to have died instantly.

Thu, 18 May 1995

Man gets 6 months for illicit sex

Man gets 6 months for illicit sex JAKARTA (JP): The panel of judges at the North Jakarta District Court sentenced, on Tuesday, businessman William Suhanda, 38, to six-month imprisonment for fathering the child of a married woman, Mrs. Levi Santosa, Antara reported.

Thu, 18 May 1995

RI to take on South Korea

RI to take on South Korea JAKARTA (JP): The national under-19 soccer team arrived home from their Italian stint yesterday, promising a hard-fought battle against South Korea in their Olympic Games qualifying round match here on May 25.

Thu, 18 May 1995

Government plans ID number for every citizen

Government plans ID number for every citizen JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to assign an identification (ID) number to every citizen for administration purposes beginning this year, Minister of Population Haryono Suyono said yesterday.

Thu, 18 May 1995

Golf: Complicated game

Golf: Complicated game In a rapidly growing country, such as Indonesia, one can expect the mushrooming up of golf courses. But the trend has sometimes provoked public concern and anger across the archipelago because the courses are built at the cost of the interests of local villagers.

Thu, 18 May 1995

'Keep your candidates to yourselves'

'Keep your candidates to yourselves' JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman said yesterday that the current debate about who will be Indonesia's president after 1998 should refrain from mentioning names.

Thu, 18 May 1995

Moviegoer numbers drop

Moviegoer numbers drop JAKARTA (JP): The number of moviegoers has fallen drastically, due to severe competition from both local and foreign television channels and the widespread distribution of laser discs.

Thu, 18 May 1995

Governor urged to take over Bira Island case

Governor urged to take over Bira Island case JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja should take over the case of Bira Island following President Soeharto's call to put a halt to the devastation of the island, said H. Lukman F.

Thu, 18 May 1995

RP has no plans to provoke China

RP has no plans to provoke China MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos yesterday brushed aside a Chinese warning over media trip to the disputed Spratly islands organized by the Philippines government.Ramos insisted the event had been "non-provocative.

Thu, 18 May 1995

Golkar rejects La Toya Jackson

Golkar rejects La Toya Jackson JAKARTA (JP): The ruling political group Golkar has urged the police to revoke a permit granted for performances by La Toya Jackson in Indonesia on the ground that her attitudes are at odds with the local culture.

Thu, 18 May 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Chocky Children 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Drama: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 Sports 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Miniseries...

Thu, 18 May 1995

Co-op officials appointed

Co-op officials appointed JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Subiakto Tjakrawerdaya yesterday installed Anwar Suprijadi, a former president of the state railway company Perumka, as Director General for the Development of Small Businesses.

Thu, 18 May 1995

Samaranch balks at another term

Samaranch balks at another term JAKARTA (JP): President of the International Olympic Committee Juan Antonio Samaranch made it clear yesterday that he would not run for another four-year term."In principal, I'm not going to bid for IOC presidency in the next election.

Thu, 18 May 1995

Books needed

Books neededFrom Suara KaryaI live and work in the Hiambanua village in Mandrehe, Nias regency, North Sumatra. In an effort to develop the least developed village, I hope that the Michiyo Karya Sejahtera Foundation in Jakarta will provide our village library with books on various titles.

Thu, 18 May 1995

PPP expects decent showing in 1997 election

PPP expects decent showing in 1997 election JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party is still hopeful that it can make a decent showing in the next general election in 1997.The United Development Party (PPP) chairman, Ismail Hasan Metareum, said the party would play the role of a "scavenger",...

Thu, 18 May 1995

Defiant discos to be closed

Defiant discos to be closed JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will close down discotheques which continue operating beyond the permitted closing time of 2 a.m., Kuseini Budiantoro, head of the City Security and Order Office, warned yesterday.

Thu, 18 May 1995

Indonesia withdraws bid to host 2002 Asiad

Indonesia withdraws bid to host 2002 Asiad JAKARTA (JP): Concern for the success of programs to minimize poverty is the main reason behind Indonesia's decision to withdraw its bid to host the 2002 Asian Games.Another reason is that Indonesia will hold its eighth general election in the same year.

Thu, 18 May 1995

Sumitomo wins RI order

Sumitomo wins RI order TOKYO (AFP): Japan's general trading house Sumitomo Corp. said yesterday it has received a US$220 million order from the Indonesian state-owned PLN to supply steam turbine generators.

Thu, 18 May 1995

Building designed by Bung Karno

Building designed by Bung KarnoFrom Pikiran RakyatI am disappointed at reports published in the city's newspapers saying that the building on Jl. Gatot Subroto in Bandung, that was designed by Bung Karno, has been demolished.

Thu, 18 May 1995

ASEAN power policies will disrupt coal market

ASEAN power policies will disrupt coal market TOKYO (AFP): Policy reforms in the electric power sectors of the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia over the next decade and beyond will disrupt coal supply and demand across Asia, a Japanese study shows.

Thu, 18 May 1995

FA racers improve their performance in practice

FA racers improve their performance in practice JAKARTA (JP): Two participants of the Formula Asia auto racing championship, the second leg of which will start on Saturday and Sunday at the Sentul circuit near Bogor, West Java, have recorded considerable time improvements during their practice...

Thu, 18 May 1995

Local archers finish poorly

Local archers finish poorly JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia finished poorly at the 8th Coq French Archery Tournament in Montelimar, France which ended on Monday.Rusena Gelanteh, the first national female archer to score the Olympic standard point of 1,302 during home training, was stopped at 150-134 in the...

Thu, 18 May 1995

Mien decries TV series as sexist

Mien decries TV series as sexist JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Women's Roles Mien Sugandhi has poured cold water on the highly popular, locally-made television programs known as sinetron, condemning them as sexist.

Thu, 18 May 1995

Malaysia needs more skilled workers from RI

Malaysia needs more skilled workers from RIBy Ridwan M. Sijabat KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Senior Malaysian government officials say they need more skilled Indonesian workers to help implement their Vision 2020 blueprint that will help their country become a full- fledged industrial nation.

Thu, 18 May 1995

Eindhoven delays Indonesian trip

Eindhoven delays Indonesian trip JAKARTA (JP): Former Dutch first division soccer champion PSV Eindhoven postponed its arrival here for six months due to national team commitment.Eindhoven's secretary Mariaan Krueger told Antara from Eindhoven on Tuesday that his team would make its Indonesian trip...

Thu, 18 May 1995

1,000 firms have no set address

1,000 firms have no set address SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan (JP): Officials of the local government office of statistics could hardly believe their eyes when they found that 1,000 of the 1,600 companies in Samarinda have no clear address.

Thu, 18 May 1995

Timor needs more vocational schools

Timor needs more vocational schools DILI, East Timor: The province needs more vocational schools to help harness its economic potential, governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares says."The region has tremendous agricultural potential, therefore it would be ideal to establish vocational courses in that...

Thu, 18 May 1995

Kanindo takeover draws criticism and scepticism

Kanindo takeover draws criticism and scepticismBy Hidayat Jati JAKARTA (JP): The takeover of the troubled Kanindotex group of textile companies by a well-connected consortium drew criticism and skepticism from various analysts yesterday.

Thu, 18 May 1995

Satya Wacana conflict worsens

Satya Wacana conflict worsens SALATIGA, Central Java: Academics opposed to the rector of Satya Wacana Christian University, John JOI Ihalauw, plan to establish a rival college within the same campus."We have formed a special team in charge of looking for investors who are interested in setting up a...

Thu, 18 May 1995

Council approves bill on cemetary agency replanning

Council approves bill on cemetary agency replanning JAKARTA (JP): The City Council approved yesterday a bill on the restructuring of the City Cemetery Agency designed to improve its services."The structure of the agency should be improved to support the city administration's decision to make...

Thu, 18 May 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 17, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------ ADES ALFINDO 2,550 100 2,500 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,575 195,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA...

Thu, 18 May 1995

Nynex to expand telecom business in Indonesia

Nynex to expand telecom business in Indonesia HONG KONG (JP): Nynex Network Systems Company, a divestiture of the Bell system based in New York, plans to expand its business in Indonesia as part of its global market strategy to strengthen its operations in the Asia-Pacific region.

Wed, 17 May 1995

India tries to promote trade among South Asian states

India tries to promote trade among South Asian states Weary of the reputation it has earned of being a regional bully, India is trying to change its big brother image by promoting trade. Mahesh Uniyal of Inter Press Service reports.

Wed, 17 May 1995

ABRI urged to probe Marsinah case

ABRI urged to probe Marsinah case SEMARANG (JP): A human rights campaigner urged the military yesterday to investigate the allegations that some of its members may have been involved in the 1993 murder of labor activist Marsinah.

Wed, 17 May 1995

Iraqi VP begins visit in Indonesia

Iraqi VP begins visit in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Iraqi Vice President Taha Yassin Ramadhan launched straight into talks with his Indonesian counterpart Try Sutrisno only a few hours after his arrival yesterday.

Wed, 17 May 1995

Fire destroys 17 shops

Fire destroys 17 shops PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Fire gutted 17 shops in the Siantan shopping center on Monday, police said yesterday.The fire started from a shop belonging to Sukartoni at 12 p.m. It rapidly spread due to the blowing wind under the scorching sun, said the spokesman for the West...

Wed, 17 May 1995

Palm oil output up in KL

Palm oil output up in KL KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's palm oil production this year is expected to be boosted by favorable weather to 7.8 million tons, or about 8.3 percent more than last year's 7.2 million tons, officials said yesterday.

Wed, 17 May 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.

Wed, 17 May 1995

Walhi sues government over mining project

Walhi sues government over mining project JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) filed a lawsuit yesterday against the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Mines for approving a PT Freeport environmental management plan without consulting it as a partner.

Wed, 17 May 1995

Formula Asia continues

Formula Asia continues JAKARTA (JP): The Formula Asia auto racing championship will resume on Saturday and Sunday at the Sentul circuit in Bogor, West Java, with a strong performance expected from Indonesia's Roy Haryanto.

Wed, 17 May 1995

Five killed in road accident

Five killed in road accident PATI, Central Java: Five people were killed and two seriously injured when their car crashed into an oncoming truck in Margorejo near here yesterday.Eyewitnesses said the accident happened when the car zigzagged at high speed.

Wed, 17 May 1995

Minister explains bill to reduce ABRI seats

Minister explains bill to reduce ABRI seats JAKARTA (JP): The military might lose some seats in the House of Representatives (DPR) but its socio-political role would improve, Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. said yesterday.

Wed, 17 May 1995

Yogie denies ban on Megawati in E. Java

Yogie denies ban on Megawati in E. Java JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch Yogie S.M. yesterday denied allegations that Megawati Soekarnoputri, the chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), has become a persona non-grata in East Java.

Wed, 17 May 1995

Australian doubles team steady on road to Jakarta

Australian doubles team steady on road to Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The Australian doubles team of Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde proved to be hot contenders for the Association of Tennis Professionals World Doubles Championship finals after their successful title defense in Pinehurst over the...

Wed, 17 May 1995

US$38m from EU for Leuser Park

US$38m from EU for Leuser Park JAKARTA (JP): The European Union has pledged to provide US$38 million to support Indonesia's efforts to save the Leuser National Park in Aceh, Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Soeryohadikusumo said yesterday.

Wed, 17 May 1995

Consortium prevails in Kanindotex takeover

Consortium prevails in Kanindotex takeover JAKARTA (JP): The protracted saga of the Kanindotex Group takeover ended last night as a consortium lead by businessman Bambang Trihatmodjo, President Soeharto's second son, secured all of the troubled textile group's controlling shares as well as its...

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