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Sat, 13 May 1995
PDI accuses East Java govt of meddling
PDI accuses East Java govt of meddling JAKARTA (JP): The minority Indonesian Democratic Party plans to file a formal complaint with the Minister of Home Affairs to protest the East Java governor's meddling in its internal affairs.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Asian press urged to compete
Asian press urged to compete SEOUL (Reuter): Asia's rapid economic development requires the region's news agencies to hone standards of journalism to improve the reporting of its own affairs, South Korea's information minister said yesterday.
Sat, 13 May 1995
No stock table
No stock tableNotice: Due to technical problems at the Jakarta Stock Exchange last night, today's table of share prices is not available. -- Editor
Sat, 13 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.
Sat, 13 May 1995
First pilgrims return from haj Monday evening
First pilgrims return from haj Monday evening JAKARTA (JP): The first flight bringing Indonesian haj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will arrive in Jakarta on Monday.The flight, which will include Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher, is scheduled to arrive at the Halim Perdanakusuma airport at...
Sat, 13 May 1995
Buddhist spiritual leader calls for introspection
Buddhist spiritual leader calls for introspection JAKARTA (JP): A Buddhist spiritual leader is calling on Buddhists all over Indonesia to observe Buddha's Day of Enlightenment on Monday with introspection.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Siska-Sudomo rift settled out of court
Siska-Sudomo rift settled out of court JAKARTA (JP): Fransiska Diah Widhowaty yesterday revoked a lawsuit against her former husband, Sudomo, chief of the Supreme Advisory Council, after both sides reached an agreement.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Construction booms in KL
Construction booms in KL KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's construction industry, crucial to the nation's dream of becoming a developed state in 25 years, is set to be the biggest local revenue earner this year, a government agency said yesterday.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Artist displays fused glass sculptures
Artist displays fused glass sculptures JAKARTA (JP): Butterflies and bamboo-like bowls come together in an exhibition of multi-colored glass pieces by Dutch artist Frank van den Ham.A number of the contemporary works are combined with traditionally made Sumba cloth in designs commissioned by van...
Sat, 13 May 1995
Soeharto meets Widjojo
Soeharto meets Widjojo Businessmen are now asking whether or not the government will issue a new economic policy following a rare meeting between President Soeharto and his senior advisor Dr. Widjojo Nitisastro recently.We do not know the answer.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Bowling champ to arrive here
Bowling champ to arrive here JAKARTA (JP): Last year's world champion Tore Torgersen of Sweden will be among world bowlers taking part in the 11th Indocement Cup bowling championships in the Ancol bowling center, North Jakarta, from May 24 to June 3.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Indonesian girls qualify for World Cup tennis
Indonesian girls qualify for World Cup tennis JAKARTA (JP): Heavy rain washed out the Senayan clay tennis courts and delayed yesterday's quarterfinal matches at the World Youth Cup Asia Oceania qualifier, but it couldn't stop the Indonesian girls' brilliant run.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Two Fretilin rebels killed in armed clash with military
Two Fretilin rebels killed in armed clash with military DILI, East Timor (JP): Two members of the armed separatist group Fretilin were killed in a clash with the military in the Bobonaro district on Wednesday, the local military chief said.Col.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Shipping reforms sought
Shipping reforms sought JAKARTA (JP): A University of Indonesia economist says the nation must reform its shipping industry and improve its transportation infrastructure in order to maintain economic growth and effectively face international trade liberalization.
Sat, 13 May 1995
'Clean culture' should start at City Hall
'Clean culture' should start at City Hall JAKARTA (JP): Ery Chajaridipura, head of the City Development Planning Agency, said yesterday that "clean culture" should start with City Hall, the center of the capital's activities.
Sat, 13 May 1995
No tax on knowledge
No tax on knowledge "Education is crucial to ensuring Indonesia's ability to survive in an era of international competition in the next century." There is no denying the truth of this statement made by President Soeharto in a seminar on education in Magelang, Central Java, the other day.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Soothsayer tried in Yogya
Soothsayer tried in Yogya YOGYAKARTA: Soothsayer Permadi Satrio Wiwoho was transferred from Jakarta to the Wirogunan detention house yesterday to face trial on charges of insulting Islam.Permadi, who heads the Association of Indonesian Mystics, allegedly described Prophet Muhammad as a dictator...
Sat, 13 May 1995
Bintang formally kicked out of PPP
Bintang formally kicked out of PPP JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has officially endorsed the United Development Party's decision to withdraw its outspoken legislator, Sri Bintang Pamungkas, from the House of Representatives.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Spare textbooks from paper price hikes: IKAPI
Spare textbooks from paper price hikes: IKAPI JAKARTA (JP): Book publishers have urged the government to spare school textbooks from recent major hikes in the price of paper.The Association of Indonesian Book Publishers (IKAPI) said yesterday that its members which print school textbooks are having...
Sat, 13 May 1995
Five killed in flood
Five killed in flood PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Major floods swept through the regencies of Grobogan, Kendal and Cilacap, killing at least five people and forcing thousands of others to flee their homes, officials said yesterday.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Indorama's profit up 23.5%
Indorama's profit up 23.5% JAKARTA (JP): PT Indorama Synthetics, a textile maker listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, recorded in its statement a 23.5 percent increase in its net profit to Rp 62.2 billion (US$27.9 million) in 1994 over the previous year.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Indosat records 64.7% increase in net income
Indosat records 64.7% increase in net income JAKARTA (JP): PT Indosat, the state-owned international telecommunications company, posted a 64.7 percent increase in its net profit to Rp 105.5 billion (US$47.5 million) in the first quarter of this year from the same period of last year.
Sat, 13 May 1995
See it live
See it live The following sports matches will be shown on TV this weekend:SaturdaySoccer Indonesian League: Mitra Surabaya v Persebaya, TVRI at 3.20 p.m. English League: Wimbledon v Nottingham Forest, SCTV at 10 p.m.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Companies to operate normally during strike
Companies to operate normally during strike JAKARTA (JP): The Manpower Ministry has expressed appreciation for the decision made by the boards of directors of two garment companies in Bogor to continue their operational activities amid strikes staged by their workers.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Marcos unveils ambition, controversial past
Marcos unveils ambition, controversial pastBy Ed Marso MANILA (UPI): Imelda Marcos continues to be the weeping widow of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos as she battles her way to the Philippines' House of Representatives.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Japan caught between two sides
Japan caught between two sides Japan finds itself walking the tightrope between the United States and the emerging markets of East Asia. Suvendrini Kakuchi of Inter Press Service reports. TOKYO: In the run-up to the second summit of Pacific Rim countries in Osaka later this year, Japan finds itself...
Sat, 13 May 1995
Media boat trip to Spratlys to boost Philippine claim
Media boat trip to Spratlys to boost Philippine claim MANILA (AFP): A boatload of journalists under Philippine naval escort set sail yesterday for a Chinese-held reef in the disputed Spratly Islands, a move by Manila which has drawn strong protests from Beijing.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Aid for BLK
Aid for BLK On page two of your May 11, 1995 issue, you reported that PT Freeport Indonesia has decided to end its annual aid of Rp 500 million (US$ 224,000) for the BLK vocational training program in Jayapura.
Sat, 13 May 1995
No poverty in ten years
No poverty in ten years KEBUMEN, Central Java: No Indonesians will live below the poverty line in 10 years, an official asserted yesterday.Deputy chairman of the state minister for development planning Mubyarto said that the state-sponsored assistance for impoverished villages will lift more than...
Sat, 13 May 1995
RSI sets up finance firm
RSI sets up finance firm JAKARTA (JP): Bank Risjad Salim International, a foreign exchange bank controlled by business tycoon Ibrahim Risjad, signed an agreement last night with Boram Bank of South Korea for the establishment of a multifinance firm in Indonesia.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Cultural event at Gedung Kesenian
Cultural event at Gedung Kesenian JAKARTA (JP): Fifteen countries will participate in a cultural event here, named Jakarta International Festival '95, between May 15 and May 21. Films from Japan, France, Germany, China, Korea and Holland will be shown as part of the event, also dubbed "Jakfest '95.
Sat, 13 May 1995
East Timorese dialog historic event: Lopez
East Timorese dialog historic event: LopezBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's East Timorese leader Lopez da Cruz was upbeat as he described the coming All Inclusive Intra-East Timor dialog as a meeting of historic proportions.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Power failure
Power failure About 600 people living in Permata Pamulang Babakan, Serpong, Tangerang were recently disappointed with the service of the state electricity company, PLN.On May 10, 1995, when the people in this complex conducted Idul Adha prayers on the field in front of Al Ithihad Mosque, the power...
Sat, 13 May 1995
Vietnamese refugees stranded
Vietnamese refugees stranded PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Four Vietnamese refugees were stranded on Jelai, Kotawaringin Barat, after their boat developed engine trouble on Thursday.They were asked to leave after local authorities helped fix their boat and gave them food and medical supplies,...
Sat, 13 May 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Force 5 Danguard Ace 3:05 Sports: Dunhill League (live) 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Local music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Lemhanas 9:00 World News 9:25 Music: Dangdut 10:25 Film: Damarwulan...
Sat, 13 May 1995
NISP gets $19 million loan
NISP gets $19 million loan JAKARTA (JP): Bank NISP, a foreign exchange bank listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange since last October, reported yesterday that it had generated a loan of US$19 million (Rp 42.3 billion), through the issuance of medium term notes.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Beauty contest
Beauty contestFrom Suara KaryaWe have heard much news about beauty contests being held here. I wonder in what way Indonesia can benefit from such contests. Some believe that these contests are aimed at promoting tourism, so as to increase the nation's income in terms of foreign exchange.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Iraqi VP to visit Indonesia
Iraqi VP to visit Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Iraqi Vice-President Taha Yassin Ramadhan is scheduled to arrive here on Tuesday morning for a three-day official visit as the guest of Indonesian Vice-President Try Sutrisno.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Punishment for developers urged
Punishment for developers urged JAKARTA (JP): Councilors urged the city administration yesterday to take firm action against developers building houses without building permits.Saud Rachman, member of the Council's Commission D in charge of development affairs, told reporters that the city...
Sat, 13 May 1995
National junior boxing c'ships claim local fighter's life
National junior boxing c'ships claim local fighter's life JAKARTA (JP): Local boxer Akbar Maulana died yesterday after struggling for survival in intensive care at the UKI hospital, East Jakarta for 10 hours following surgery to remove a blood clot from his brain.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Brunei's business climate real slow
Brunei's business climate real slowBy Bill Tarrant BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (Reuter): Business is slow, real slow, at Brunei's over-the-counter stock exchange. The one listed stock hasn't budged all morning. Nobody has bought or sold any shares.
Sat, 13 May 1995
Air Supply to perform here
Air Supply to perform here JAKARTA (JP): The Australian duo Air Supply will perform in Jakarta for the third time at the Plenary Hall, Jakarta Hilton Convention Center, on June 10.The one-day concert is being jointly organized by Adhithama Enterprise, PT Isti Asri Pratama and the Permata Sari...
Sat, 13 May 1995
ASEAN worried about strong yen
ASEAN worried about strong yen VANCOUVER (Reuter): ASEAN foreign ministers urged Canada on Thursday to voice concern about the dollar's recent slide against the yen at next month's Group of Seven summit.
Sat, 13 May 1995
University closed to politics
University closed to politics SEMARANG, Central Java: Rector of Diponegoro University, Muladi, said yesterday that students active in politics should dare to take risks and shouldn't use the campus as a "hiding place".
Sat, 13 May 1995
Job training program in Japan pays off
Job training program in Japan pays off JAKARTA (JP): The industrial apprenticeship program for young Indonesians in Japan is paying dividends, not only for Indonesia but also for the Japanese companies, it was disclosed yesterday.
Fri, 12 May 1995
Roy aims for straight victories
Roy aims for straight victories JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian driver Roy Haryanto is setting his sights on a second triumph in the second leg of the Formula Asia auto racing championship series at the Sentul circuit this weekend.
Fri, 12 May 1995
Simpruk residents complain
Simpruk residents complain JAKARTA (JP): Twenty residents of Simpruk in the Grogol Selatan, South Jakarta, filed a complaint with the City Council yesterday over the demolition of their houses.The residents, who claimed to represent the 138 families whose houses were torn down by officers from the...
Fri, 12 May 1995
Education vital in free trade era, Soeharto says
Education vital in free trade era, Soeharto says MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): Education is crucial to ensure Indonesia's ability to survive in an era of international free competition in the next century, President Soeharto says.
Fri, 12 May 1995
Honasan maps out campaign
Honasan maps out campaignBy Martin Abbugao MANILA (AFP): Charismatic military rebel-turned-politician Gregorio "Gringo" Honasan is facing what may be the toughest battle of his life -- getting elected under the democratic system he had tried to overthrow.