Search Indonesian News Archive - 1995/05

Thu, 04 May 1995

RI seeks clemency for workers on death row

RI seeks clemency for workers on death row JAKARTA (JP): The government is seeking clemency for five Indonesian workers on death row in Malaysia, a senior official of the manpower ministry said yesterday.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Adrianus Taroreh's career threatened

Adrianus Taroreh's career threatened JAKARTA (JP): A stunning blow was thrown Adrianus Taroreh's way yesterday, perilously threatening his bid for the world championship title bout.Bian Sondakh is not Adrianus' sparring partner, but his stinging decision to dissolve his boxing club could send the...

Thu, 04 May 1995

Murayama pledges peace with China

Murayama pledges peace with China BEIJING (Reuter): Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama marked the first day of a visit to China yesterday by touring the site of a 1937 clash that triggered all-out war. He called the 50th anniversary of the war's end a new starting point in ties.

Thu, 04 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.

Thu, 04 May 1995

RI to host stores' meeting

RI to host stores' meeting JAKARTA (JP): PT Matahari Duta Prima will host the 49th general assembly of the Intercontinental Group of Department Stores (IGDS) in June."I have prepared a range of activities to promote Indonesia's tourism industry," Hari Dharmawan, president of Matahari Duta Prima,...

Thu, 04 May 1995

Court rules in Tempo's favor

Court rules in Tempo's favor JAKARTA (JP): An extraordinary landmark was made in Indonesia's press history yesterday when the Jakarta State Administrative Court ruled in favor of the ex-Tempo employees and their lawsuits against Minister of Information Harmoko for the revocation of the magazine's...

Thu, 04 May 1995

Govt denies barring journalist

Govt denies barring journalist JAKARTA (JP): The government denied press reports yesterday that it has barred a senior journalist of the Sydney Morning Herald from entering Indonesia.Indonesian Ambassador to Australia Sabam Siagian told The Jakarta Post that David Jenkins had obtained a visa from...

Thu, 04 May 1995

Newcomer designer Populo offers elegant simplicity

Newcomer designer Populo offers elegant simplicityBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): As fashion shows go, this was different. The man strolled out in a white T-shirt and white cotton trousers, dark sunglasses masking a famous face.

Thu, 04 May 1995

India could again help Sri Lanka

India could again help Sri LankaBy Rohan Gunasekera COLOMBO (Reuter): India could help Sri Lanka fight Tamil guerrillas with a naval blockade and logistics support, but it is unlikely to commit troops to the island again, defense analysts and diplomats said on Tuesday.

Thu, 04 May 1995

ASEAN, EU agree on Asia-Europe summit

ASEAN, EU agree on Asia-Europe summit SINGAPORE (AFP): ASEAN and the European Union (EU) set the ball rolling yesterday for an inaugural summit of Asian and European leaders to guide relations between the two continents into the next century.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Bintang a suspect in German protests

Bintang a suspect in German protests JAKARTA (JP): Controversial member of the House of Representatives Sri Bintang Pamungkas has been formally named as a suspect in the police investigation into anti-government protests in Germany last month, Attorney General Singgih said yesterday.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Alatas honored by Australia

Alatas honored by Australia JAKARTA (JP): Australian Governor-General Bill Hayden yesterday honored Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas by investing him as an Honorary Officer in the Order of Australia.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Ancol park's overdue parking fees payment reaches Rp 11b

Ancol park's overdue parking fees payment reaches Rp 11b JAKARTA (JP): Overdue parking fees payable by PT Pengelola Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, which manages the Ancol Dreamland park in North Jakarta, have reached about Rp 11 billion (US$5 million), a city councillor said yesterday.H. Helmy AR.

Thu, 04 May 1995

RI to hold overseas expos

RI to hold overseas expos JAKARTA (JP): PT Humpuss Madya Pratama announced yesterday that it plans to promote Indonesia's production and services capabilities at exhibitions in Singapore between Aug. 2 and Aug. 6 and in Beijing between Oct. 5 and Oct. 9.

Thu, 04 May 1995

More cash needed to finance city dredging program

More cash needed to finance city dredging program JAKARTA (JP): The dredging of the city's rivers are being hindered by a lack of funds, according to City Public Works Office chief Soeharto.Soeharto said that the city administration should provide more funds from its budget to facilitate the...

Thu, 04 May 1995

40m Indonesians cannot speak 'Bahasa': Expert

40m Indonesians cannot speak 'Bahasa': Expert JAKARTA (JP): As the government prepares to launch a campaign encouraging the proper and correct use of the Indonesian language, a linguistics expert has claimed that as many as 40 million of the country's 193 million people have no knowledge of the...

Thu, 04 May 1995

Security for Asia

Security for Asia Until now, many Asians assumed they could do without the sort of security infrastructure that contained the much more straightforward East-West rivalry in Europe.Like it or not, ASEAN needs others' support to counter Chinese power.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Ramos predicts victory in polls

Ramos predicts victory in polls MANILA (Reuter): President Fidel Ramos predicted yesterday overwhelming victory for his candidates in elections to the Philippine Senate next week, saying the recent hanging in Singapore of a Filipina would not affect the outcome.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Who owns toll roads

Who owns toll roadsFrom GatraWhen replying to reporters' question, on Dec. 5, 1994, the Minister of Public Works stated that the toll road business was very promising and very profitable simply because the number of vehicles kept increasing and vehicle products kept growing.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Coordination called for to curb inflation rate

Coordination called for to curb inflation rate JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto ordered his cabinet ministers yesterday to curb the inflation rate, which unexpectedly surged to its highest level of 1.6 percent last month.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Comments on succession draw sharp reactions

Comments on succession draw sharp reactions JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Advisory Council's chairman, Sudomo, has drawn fire for claiming that President Soeharto wants the future president and vice president to be civilians.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Taxable income

Taxable incomeCorrection: The minimum taxable income levels for an unmarried worker and a married worker without children, according to the new tax law, have been set at Rp 1.7 million and Rp 2.5 million per year, respectively; not Rp 2.4 million and Rp 2.

Thu, 04 May 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Chocky Children 3:05 Special Program: A Day With Mr. Umar Wirahadikusuma 3:30 TV Drama: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 Boy Scout Program 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...

Thu, 04 May 1995

Judge proud of 'Tempo' verdict

Judge proud of 'Tempo' verdict JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta State Administrative Court erupted into thunderous applause and cries of joy yesterday as nearly a hundred people in the courtroom cheered the decision to restore Tempo magazine's publishing license.

Thu, 04 May 1995

United Nations history revisited

United Nations history revisitedBy Alex Buzo The United Nations celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The following article examines the figures important during the inception period of that world body and what happened to them afterwards.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Drug addiction caused by lax law enforcement

Drug addiction caused by lax law enforcementBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Teenage drug addicts have acknowledged that the lack of strict enforcement of existing rules, broken-homes, low- income families and unfavorable surroundings have led them to become abusers of banned substance.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Singapore government is revising patent laws

Singapore government is revising patent laws SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore announced yesterday it was reviewing patents laws protecting intellectual property rights to woo more foreign investors to set up research and development centers here.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Myanmar clarifies

Myanmar clarifies In reply to the AFP report carried in your issue of May 1, 1995, I wish to clarify the following facts:* No member of the Myanmar armed forces is involved in these raids;* Myanmar authorities are not in a position to control the actions or movements of the 4000 to 5000 armed...

Thu, 04 May 1995

Prostitution big problem in Medan

Prostitution big problem in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: Councilors consider prostitution in town to have reached a "very worrying" level with the trade being practiced, not only in recreational centers, but in city parks as well.

Thu, 04 May 1995

KL looks for new palm oil markets

KL looks for new palm oil markets KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia, the world's largest palm oil producer, is focusing on developing countries with very low oil consumption in a stepped up bid to enlarge its share of the global market, officials said yesterday.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Residents urged to register land

Residents urged to register land JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta Mayor Sutardjianto yesterday urged residents of Wijayakusuma subdistrict to process their land deeds at the regional office of the National Land Agency.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Malaysia tightens policies to cool its economy

Malaysia tightens policies to cool its economyBy Ong Saw Lay KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia will move soon to further tighten monetary policy, boost interest rates and rein in spending on cars and property to curb inflation and cool an overheating economy, analysts have said.

Thu, 04 May 1995

KLCE trades only palmoil

KLCE trades only palmoil KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Kuala Lumpur Commodity Exchange (KLCE) has reverted to trading only crude palm oil due to a lack of interest in its other futures contracts, officials said yesterday.

Thu, 04 May 1995

Plantation walk for asthmatic people

Plantation walk for asthmatic people JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Asthma Foundation Idroes will officially open a tea plantation walk for asthmatic sufferers at Gunung Mas tea plantation in Puncak, West Java, on Monday.

Wed, 03 May 1995

Truck drivers most reckless toll users

Truck drivers most reckless toll users JAKARTA (JP): The National Police have singled out truck drivers as the most reckless toll road users in Indonesia.Police spokesman Brig. Gen. I Ketut Ratta said yesterday that the numerous traffic violations on toll roads showed that the discipline of...

Wed, 03 May 1995

Use of stickers

Use of stickers On April 19, 1995, The Jakarta Post reported an interview given by the city council's Chairman of Commission C, H Helmy AR Syihap, that the three-in-one regulation should be replaced by the use of stickers.

Wed, 03 May 1995

Monopoly of Chinese drug trade opposed

Monopoly of Chinese drug trade opposedBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Local merchants of Chinese traditional medicines have declared their opposition to a private firm's control over the importation of the popular medicines through a state- sponsored compulsory labeling system.

Wed, 03 May 1995

Govt takes over project for oil, gas office

Govt takes over project for oil, gas office JAKARTA (JP): The government has taken over a project to build an oil and gas business center at the Thamrin thoroughfare and canceled its build-operate-transfer contract with the project's developer, PT Petrobuild Indonesia.

Wed, 03 May 1995

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 2, 1995: Trading Share Close Change volume ------------------------------------------------------ ADES ALFINDO 2,725 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 1,950 125 360,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,400...

Wed, 03 May 1995

Happy holidays

Happy holidays I and a group of colleagues decided to escape Jakarta and spend the Easter weekend at Pondok Dewata Seaside Cottage (PDSC) in Pelabuhan Ratu, where I had stayed on numerous occasions and had an enjoyable time.

Wed, 03 May 1995

Ban on farming in Bekasi queried

Ban on farming in Bekasi queried JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of farmers in Tarumajaya village in Bekasi have questioned PT Putra Duta Mahkota's decision to ban them from working on their rice fields.The farmers, who started cultivating the 8.

Wed, 03 May 1995

Ong hopes for stroger cooperation

Ong hopes for stroger cooperation SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore and Australia should work together to explore burgeoning business opportunities in Asian markets such as Indonesia, Singapore President Ong Teng Cheong said Tuesday.

Wed, 03 May 1995

Indonesia eying world mixed team title

Indonesia eying world mixed team title JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is preparing for the Sudirman Cup mixed team championships on a larger scale than it is for the World Championships, when the two major badminton tournaments are on stage in two week's time in Switzerland.

Wed, 03 May 1995

Local firms delay floating shares

Local firms delay floating shares JAKARTA (JP): Most companies planning to float their shares on the local capital market this year are likely to delay their initial public offerings (IPOs) due the prevailing weak sentiment.Victor W.

Wed, 03 May 1995

KL steps up bid to ease traffic jams

KL steps up bid to ease traffic jams KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia has intensified its bid to encourage car-pooling with new advertisements which suggest ugly mobile urinals would hit the roads unless motorists in traffic- choked Kuala Lumpur comply with the campaign, a report said yesterday.

Wed, 03 May 1995

U.S. opposition endangers ADB's concessional fund

U.S. opposition endangers ADB's concessional fund AUCKLAND (AFP): An Asian Development Bank (ADB) concessional fund for Asia's poorest countries is in danger of running out next year following U.S. opposition to talks on replenishing it, a senior bank source said here yesterday.

Wed, 03 May 1995

Alatas joins final phase of NPT debate

Alatas joins final phase of NPT debate JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas leaves Jakarta for New York this evening to attend the decisive final week of the Review Conference on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) at the United Nations headquarters.

Wed, 03 May 1995

Disputes over tax settled

Disputes over tax settled JAKARTA (JP): Labor disputes between workers and management in two garment companies in Cimanggis, Bogor, over confusion on the deduction of income taxes from the workers' salaries, have been settled under government mediation.

Wed, 03 May 1995

Lampung is losing farmers

Lampung is losing farmers BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The government must accelerate the pace of industrialization in order to stem the flow of farmers leaving the province, an official says.Head of the provincial office of the Ministry of Agriculture, Thamrin Bastari, said that hundreds of young...

Wed, 03 May 1995

Sri Bintang's replacement

Sri Bintang's replacement Sri Bintang Pamungkas, who was withdrawn from the United Development Part (PPP) faction in the House of Representatives, will be replaced by Hadimulyo. The decision was made public by the general chairman of the party in Jayapura on Sunday evening.

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