Search Indonesian News Archive - 1995/05

Fri, 05 May 1995

RI urges ADB to minimize impact of the yen surge

RI urges ADB to minimize impact of the yen surge JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Mar'ie Muhammad called on the Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday to minimize the impact of the yen surge on developing countries.

Fri, 05 May 1995

Billboard language

Billboard language JAKARTA (JP): The Bekasi regency has set the end of June as the deadline for the replacement of billboards using foreign languages with new ones using proper bahasa Indonesia, an official said yesterday.

Fri, 05 May 1995

Laser discs without stickers confiscated

Laser discs without stickers confiscated JAKARTA (JP): The city police confiscated 1,755 laser discs without official stickers from local rental shops on Wednesday.Lt. Col. Aryanto Sutadi told reporters yesterday the crack down on uncensored laser discs was carried out in the wake of the April 28...

Fri, 05 May 1995

Satelindo signs deal

Satelindo signs deal KUALA LUMPUR (UPI): Malaysia's Cellular Communications Network Sdn. Bhd. signed yesterday a memorandum of understanding with PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo) to allow both to carry out joint telecommunications ventures.

Fri, 05 May 1995

Democratizing the UN or restructuring world order?

Democratizing the UN or restructuring world order?By J. Soedjati Djiwandono JAKARTA (JP): One demand of the Non-Aligned countries, as embodied in the Jakarta Message in September 1992, and which has been one of the issues discussed during the recent Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) ministerial meeting...

Fri, 05 May 1995

Magazine to promote exports

Magazine to promote exports JAKARTA (JP): The Media Karya Press Group yesterday launched a new magazine, called Products & Industry, to promote Indonesia's manufactured products to the international community.

Fri, 05 May 1995

Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Ramayana Ballet, Monday. Legong Dance, Friday. Lagoon Pool Area - BBQ Night, Wednesday. Beach Area - Ocean Party, Sunday. * Sheraton Lagoon Nusa Dua Beach: Poolside Terrace - Janger Cultural Performance, Friday.

Fri, 05 May 1995

Army requests list of dissidents

Army requests list of dissidents DILI, East Timor (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. R. Hartono asked the authorities in East Timor, Irian Jaya and Aceh yesterday to list people they believe are members of clandestine groups.

Fri, 05 May 1995

Treaty closer to indefinite extension

Treaty closer to indefinite extension UNITED NATIONS (AFP): Movement towards indefinite extension of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is gaining ground at the renewal conference begun here last month, diplomats said.

Fri, 05 May 1995

Nico out to salvage pride

Nico out to salvage pride JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian former world mini flyweight champion Nico Thomas will attempt to save his plummeting boxing career when he takes on Jodsingh Sarina of Thailand for the vacant Orient and Pacific Boxing championship title on May 11 here.

Fri, 05 May 1995

Soeharto informs Hayden of East Timor progress

Soeharto informs Hayden of East Timor progress JAKARTA (JP): Australian Governor-General Bill Hayden in a meeting with President Soeharto here yesterday brought up the contentious issue of East Timor, an area that has been a persistent irritation point in past Jakarta-Canberra relations.

Fri, 05 May 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Kabuto 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:00 School Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Youth Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Family Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Music...

Fri, 05 May 1995

Ministry to name firms violating labor regulations

Ministry to name firms violating labor regulations JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Manpower will publicly announce the names of companies which consistently violate Indonesia's labor laws, beginning next month.

Fri, 05 May 1995

Second seed lost in third round

Second seed lost in third round JAKARTA (JP): Seeded players continued to fall victim to unseeded opponents at the Astra International junior tennis championships here yesterday, as Indonesian girls' singles second seed Wukirasih Sawondari crashed to defeat in her match against Enie Dominikovic of...

Fri, 05 May 1995

'Tempo' victory raises new hopes of press freedom

'Tempo' victory raises new hopes of press freedom JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta state administrative court's decision in favor of Tempo magazine on Wednesday raises new hope for freedom of the press in Indonesia, leading observers said yesterday.

Fri, 05 May 1995

Ramos set to capitalize on Philippines elections

Ramos set to capitalize on Philippines electionsBy Cecil Morella MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos' reform- oriented policies are expected to receive a boost in national elections next week, with most pollsters predicting a big win despite recent foreign policy and security setbacks.

Fri, 05 May 1995

Employers blamed for labor unrest

Employers blamed for labor unrest JAKARTA: The government-backed All Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI) has blamed businesses for the increasing number of industrial strikes over the last two months."Workers will not take industrial actions if employers respect their rights.

Fri, 05 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.

Fri, 05 May 1995

Get ready to go nuclear: Soeharto

Get ready to go nuclear: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that the use of nuclear-propelled power plants in Indonesia might be unavoidable in the future to meet the ever increasing domestic energy needs.

Fri, 05 May 1995

Securities firms fined

Securities firms fined JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency has ordered 16 securities companies to pay total fines of Rp 3.3 million (US$1,480) for being late in delivering their 1994 financial and capital reports.

Fri, 05 May 1995

Dilemma of elite education

Dilemma of elite educationBy Jai Singh Yadav and John Phillips YOGYAKARTA (JP): In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman on the earth. She was given many gifts, such as beauty and cunning, from the Gods, who also gave her a box, which she was instructed not to open.

Fri, 05 May 1995

Workers stage protest over threat of mass dismissal

Workers stage protest over threat of mass dismissal JAKARTA (JP): Around 20 employees working at the foreign garment firm PT Duta Busana Dinastri in Kemandoran, South Jakarta, went to the Ministry of Manpower yesterday to protest the management's threat to dismiss them and another 50 employees.

Fri, 05 May 1995

Soroptimists raise funds

Soroptimists raise funds JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta branch of Soroptimist International, a women's worldwide service organization, will hold a fund- raising activity at Jl. Simpruk Garden Blok X No. 2, Simpruk, South Jakarta on Tuesday.

Fri, 05 May 1995

Education and training exhibitions currently on

Education and training exhibitions currently on JAKARTA (JP): More than 400 higher education and training institutions are currently taking part in an "Education and Training Expo" at the Jakarta Convention Center.The exhibition opened yesterday and will run until Monday.

Fri, 05 May 1995

New deregulation agenda

New deregulation agenda The three-day conference on the deregulation of the Indonesian economy co-sponsored by the World Bank in Jakarta last week recounted the great achievements of the massive packages of economic reform measures over the past 10 years, while also charting out the next agenda of...

Fri, 05 May 1995

U.S. embargo on Iran regretted

U.S. embargo on Iran regretted JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government has expressed its regret over the embargo on Iran unilaterally imposed by the United States."In light of the recent decision by the United States to impose an economic and trade embargo on Iran, the Indonesian government regrets...

Fri, 05 May 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 4, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,725 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,175 100 387,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA...

Fri, 05 May 1995

Muhammadiyah keeps out of political power play

Muhammadiyah keeps out of political power playBy Santi WE Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Muhammadiyah, Indonesia's reformist Moslem organization, will reaffirm its policy of keeping out of politics when 2,500 of its leaders meet in Aceh in July.

Fri, 05 May 1995

C. Java needs 5,000 midwives

C. Java needs 5,000 midwives SEMARANG, Central Java: The province needs about 5,000 midwives in 35 regencies to help the government make community health improvements.Chief of the provincial health office Djaka Handaya said the local government hoped to recruit all 5,000 midwives by the end of the...

Fri, 05 May 1995

Seven developers fined for building without licenses

Seven developers fined for building without licenses JAKARTA (JP): The Municipal Administration has reprimanded seven large-scale developers for constructing luxury apartments, shopping centers, office buildings and other projects without licenses.

Fri, 05 May 1995

Binariang all out for high-tech

Binariang all out for high-tech KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Politically well-connected Binariang unveiled ambitious plans yesterday to introduce advanced telecommunications systems and confirmed a December launch for Malaysia's first satellite.

Fri, 05 May 1995

Foreign investments exceed domestic ones

Foreign investments exceed domestic ones JAKARTA (JP): Approved foreign investments in Indonesia, recorded at US$15.6 billion (Rp 34.5 trillion) in the first four months of this year, for the first time ever overtook approved domestic investments, which reached Rp 20.74 trillion.

Fri, 05 May 1995

Taiwan investors eye Medan

Taiwan investors eye Medan JAKARTA (JP): Fifty-five entrepreneurs from Taiwan announced here yesterday they will do a feasibility study on investing in Medan, North Sumatra.US$10 million has been allocated by the Taiwanese government to cover the cost.William Y. L.

Fri, 05 May 1995

Buddhists work to fight poverty

Buddhists work to fight poverty JAKARTA: The Indonesian Buddhist Council (WALUBI) is asking all Buddhist business people to lend their participation to the government-sponsored programs designed to eradicate poverty.

Thu, 04 May 1995

KL's L&G buys RI firm

KL's L&G buys RI firm KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Diversified Malaysian company Land and General Bhd. yesterday sealed a US$108 million deal to acquire a major stake in an integrated timber complex in Indonesia in a move to bolster its timber division.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 3, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------ ADES ALFINDO 2,725 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,075 125 440,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,400...

Thu, 04 May 1995

Southern Java prone to rabies

Southern Java prone to rabies CILACAP, Central Java: The local health office has warned that the regencies of Cilacap, Ciamis, Banjarpatoman, Majenang, Pangandaran and Kampunglaut as currently susceptible to rabies.

Thu, 04 May 1995

The West and Islam

The West and Islam The AFP report published in The Jakarta Post dated March 30, 1995, entitled UK told to bridge gap between Islam and the West is to me refreshing to read.Prince Charles' call to Britain to play the role of bridge builder between the west and Islam, openly recognizes the existence...

Thu, 04 May 1995

Companies back transmigration

Companies back transmigration JAKARTA (JP): Fourteen Jakarta-based companies have expressed interest in a program for establishing industrial services at the Landasan Ulin transmigration project in Banjar, South Kalimantan.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Mahathir inducts five new faces into cabinet

Mahathir inducts five new faces into cabinet KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday announced five appointments to his new cabinet but left key ministerial positions unchanged.

Thu, 04 May 1995

S. African Mbeki visits Malaysia

S. African Mbeki visits Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): South African deputy president Thabo Mbeki arrives today for a one-day visit to strengthen bilateral ties, foreign ministry officials said yesterday.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Philippine investment down

Philippine investment down MANILA (AFP): Foreign investment in the Philippines fell 14.12 percent on the previous year to US$1.459 billion in the three months to March, but the country appears to have escaped the worst of the fallout from Mexican crisis, the Central Bank said yesterday.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Malaysian central bank unveils Labuan plans

Malaysian central bank unveils Labuan plans KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's top banking official has invited the world's best banks to make home on the eastern Labuan island to turn the tiny offshore financial center into the biggest in the region, a report published yesterday said.

Thu, 04 May 1995

RI would welcome Japanese textiles

RI would welcome Japanese textiles JAKARTA (JP): Japan would be better off relocating its textile manufacturing activities to Indonesia rather than invoking protectionist measures against imports, Chairman of the National Agency for Export Development Rudy Lengkong said yesterday.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Army chief on Timor, Irian tour

Army chief on Timor, Irian tour DENPASAR, Bali: Chief of the Army Gen. R. Hartono is scheduled to tour Dili, East Timor and Jayapura, Irian Jaya, after a one- day visit to Bali yesterday.Hartono was quoted by Antara as saying that his visit, during which he would meet with local senior officers,...

Thu, 04 May 1995

Mandela's threat harks back to apartheid age

Mandela's threat harks back to apartheid ageBy Rich Mkhondo JOHANNESBURG (Reuter): By threatening to cut funds to rebellious KwaZulu-Natal, President Nelson Mandela appears to have adopted the tactics used by South Africa's former white governments against errant black homelands, analysts said.

Thu, 04 May 1995

First phase of haj operation completed

First phase of haj operation completed JAKARTA (JP): The first phase of this year's haj operation was completed when the last plane carrying Indonesian pilgrims to Mecca left from Jakarta's Halim Perdanakusuma airport on Tuesday night.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Pasar Jaya employee questions dismissal

Pasar Jaya employee questions dismissal JAKARTA (JP): A former employee of Petojo Ilir market, in Central Jakarta, managed by the city-owned market company PD Pasar Jaya, questioned yesterday a decision made by the management to dismiss him as the market's security chief.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Importing cement

Importing cement Shortly, a number of state enterprises, under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Industry, will be importing cement from Jordan and Mexico, amounting to 2.4 million tons, which is about the equivalent of the capacity of a new cement mill.

Thu, 04 May 1995

New customs bills an improvement: economists

New customs bills an improvement: economists JAKARTA (JP): Economists grouped in the Econit think tank are applauding the new bills on customs and excise, calling them more consistent with international trade rulings and more accommodative to the roles of the country's authorities.

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