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Sat, 20 May 1995
Consumerism
ConsumerismFrom NeracaThe existence of private television stations in this country has, truly, encouraged consumerism in Indonesian society through the broadcasting of advertisements. The advertisements are so tantalizing that people are strongly encouraged to buy the items advertised, which are...
Sat, 20 May 1995
'Immediate' steps needed to reform economy: MITI
'Immediate' steps needed to reform economy: MITI TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) warned yesterday that "immediate" steps were needed to reform the country's traditional economic structure given its inability to cope with global change.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Investing in N. Korea lucrative but not for the faint-hearted
Investing in N. Korea lucrative but not for the faint-heartedBy Jeffrey Parker PYONGYANG (Reuter): Markets in Stalinist North Korea are beginning after decades of isolation to show some potential -- but not for the faint of heart.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Israel spoils Jordan peace efforts
Israel spoils Jordan peace effortsBy Jack Redden AMMAN (Reuter): Israel's plan to take over land in Arab Jerusalem has hit a raw nerve in Jordan, fueling growing doubts about peace just as King Hussein was pressing ahead to establish full normal relations.
Sat, 20 May 1995
ABRI announces 25 new faces in the House
ABRI announces 25 new faces in the House JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) announced yesterday that it will replace 25 of its officers currently serving in the House of Representatives (DPR) next month as part of what it is calling a "mid-term reshuffle".
Sat, 20 May 1995
British minister to visit Indonesia
British minister to visit Indonesia JAKARTA: Lady Chalker, the British Minister for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Minister for Overseas Development will visit Indonesia from May 22 through 26.She will meet with Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas, Coordinating Minister for...
Sat, 20 May 1995
Indian community leader dies
Indian community leader dies JAKARTA (JP): Ujagar Singh, a senior Indian community leader in Jakarta, died of a heart attack at his residence in Sunter Agung, North Jakarta, yesterday. He was 84 years old.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 19, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------ ADES ALFINDO 2,550 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,425 -75 82,500 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,700...
Sat, 20 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, 20 May 1995
Public debate
Public debateFrom TirasGinandjar Kartasasmita's call for more public debate has motivated me to make some comments. His capacity as Minister of National Development Planning/Chairman of the National Development Planning Board lends further importance to this idea of public debate serving as...
Sat, 20 May 1995
Indonesia deeply disappointed by American veto
Indonesia deeply disappointed by American veto JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia yesterday expressed disappointment at the United States' decision to veto a United Nations Security Council Resolution which calls on Israel to halt its plans to seize Arab lands in East Jerusalem.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Surjadi calls for cool heads in the case of Bira Island
Surjadi calls for cool heads in the case of Bira IslandBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday the case of Bira Island should not be blown out of proportion."We have to analyze the real situation, the real problem of Bira Island.
Sat, 20 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 Karya Inovatif 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dianrana 8:05 TV Drama: Hati Yang Mendua 9:00 World News 9:30 Music...
Sat, 20 May 1995
New rule on low-cost apartment
New rule on low-cost apartment JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is preparing a new regulation which will require developers to build low-cost apartments instead of the modest houses they currently have to build, an official said.H.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Crackdown on passport brokers
Crackdown on passport brokers PADANG, West Sumatra: Chief of the local justice ministry office Atjeng Zakaria promised yesterday to crack down on passport brokers.The brokers have been widely blamed for the arduous and expensive process in the procurement of immigration documents.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Ban on nuclear debate protested at DPR
Ban on nuclear debate protested at DPR JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) took its complaint to the House of Representatives yesterday after its request to hold a debate on nuclear energy failed to win government approval.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Drivers take places for Gudang Garam race
Drivers take places for Gudang Garam race JAKARTA (JP): Following their intensive practice, both foreign and local leading drivers taking part in the Gudang Garam Formula Asia race are confident of notching a victory on Sunday at Sentul International circuit near here.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Four die in dengue outbreak
Four die in dengue outbreak AMBON, Maluku: Four people have died and 28 others hospitalized in a dengue fever epidemic that first broke out in February, an official said yesterday.Among those who died was a three-and-a-half-year-old child, chief of the Maluku provincial health office H.J.
Sat, 20 May 1995
'They forced me to confess': Mutiari
'They forced me to confess': Mutiari Mutiari, 27, pleaded not guilty but the Sidoarjo district court in East Java last year jailed her for seven months for involvement in the murder of Marsinah, a labor activist.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Interpol asked to fetch George
Interpol asked to fetch George SEMARANG, Central Java: Police say they plan to ask for Interpol assistance in bringing in scholar George Aditjondro from Australia to answer charges of slander.Lt. Col. Bardja, the spokesman for the Central Java Police, said the decision was made after George, who is...
Sat, 20 May 1995
Bimantara to go public in June
Bimantara to go public in June JAKARTA (JP): PT Bimantara Citra, a holding company established by President Soeharto's second son Bambang Trihatmodjo in 1981 which currently has 26 subsidiaries, will offer 200 million new shares to the public at the end of next month.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Kedaung to pay dividends
Kedaung to pay dividends JAKARTA (JP): PT Kedaung Indah Can, an enamelware producer, announced yesterday after its annual shareholders' meeting that it will pay Rp 30 billion cash in dividends (US$13.48 million) or Rp 60 per share to its shareholders.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Habibie's visit to Australia seen as a 'milestone' in bilateral ties
Habibie's visit to Australia seen as a 'milestone' in bilateral ties SYDNEY (Reuter): Indonesia's State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie is due in Australia tomorrow amid heavy security in a trip seen as a milestone in bilateral ties and a test run for a state visit by Indonesian...
Sat, 20 May 1995
Discipline begins at the top, Sudomo says
Discipline begins at the top, Sudomo says JAKARTA (JP): The national campaign to strengthen discipline will be launched by President Soeharto today and, officials and experts say, it should be applied to everyone, especially those in leadership positions.
Sat, 20 May 1995
ASEANAPOL meet here May 22 to 25
ASEANAPOL meet here May 22 to 25 JAKARTA (JP): The police forces of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ASEANAPOL, will hold their 15th meeting in Jakarta from May 22 to 25.Delegates of the ASEAN member countries, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and...
Sat, 20 May 1995
Lippo may invest in Taiwan bank
Lippo may invest in Taiwan bank TAIPEI (AFP): Indonesia's Lippo Group is seeking to take a 15- percent stake in a new Taiwanese bank with paid-in capital of T$10 billion (US$390.6 million), the Economic Daily News said yesterday.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Police set to issue permit for La Toya performances
Police set to issue permit for La Toya performances JAKARTA (JP): National Police deputy chief in charge of operational affairs Maj. Gen. M.B. Hutagalung said yesterday that police would "most likely" grant a permit for performances in Indonesia by American singer La Toya Jackson.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Texmaco's earnings up
Texmaco's earnings up JAKARTA (JP): Three companies under the umbrella of the Texmaco Group, PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa, PT Texmaco Perkasa Engineering, and PT Texmaco Jaya, recorded significant increases in revenues and profits in 1994.
Sat, 20 May 1995
11,500 educated teenagers jobless
11,500 educated teenagers jobless DILI, East Timor: More than 11,500 high school graduates are currently listed as job seekers at the provincial manpower office.The number represents 73 percent of all unemployed people listed by the local government, said Yosef Soesanto, chief of the office...
Sat, 20 May 1995
Historical places lure determined tourist
Historical places lure determined touristBy Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): Several elderly tourists from the Netherlands listened carefully to an explanation about the ruins on Onrust island provided by a guide. The ruins are all that remain of huge windmills built to cut logs to repair colonial ships.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Consumer groups demand abolition of monopolies
Consumer groups demand abolition of monopolies JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-five consumer groups are calling for the abolition of monopolistic powers held by companies that control the supply of people's basic necessities.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Fired drivers meet legislators
Fired drivers meet legislators JAKARTA (JP): Twelve former drivers of the Gamya Taxi company finally managed to meet with members of the House of Representatives on Thursday to lodge a protest over their dismissal from the taxi firm which, they claim, was unfair.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Condemn one, praise other?
Condemn one, praise other? I have in front of me a copy of The Jakarta Post dated May 17, 1995, page four, my favorite "Your Letters".A letter titled Permadi and Bintang cases written by Mr Suharsono Hadikusumo, which was picked up from Sinar and translated by the Post, drew my attention.
Sat, 20 May 1995
... experiencing hospitality in 'Ose tara lia'
... experiencing hospitality in 'Ose tara lia' PERTH (JP): When Captain James Cook embarked on a long voyage, in search of new lands centuries ago, it was, in the same era, usual for sailors from Ambon to sail thousands of kilometers -- the captain's ship often passed these sailors.
Sat, 20 May 1995
SBSI chief released from jail
SBSI chief released from jail JAKARTA (JP): Union leader Muchtar Pakpahan, who had been serving a four-year jail term in connection with the Medan riots last year, was released from a Medan prison yesterday at the behest of the Supreme Court.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Tancho reports profit rise
Tancho reports profit rise JAKARTA (JP): PT Tancho Indonesia, a company producing cosmetics, will distribute 50 percent of its 1994 net profit, in the form of cash dividends worth Rp 5.2 billion (US$2.3), to its shareholders.
Sat, 20 May 1995
AIG buys bonds worth US$50m from Indovision
AIG buys bonds worth US$50m from Indovision JAKARTA (JP): The American International Group's (AIG) Asian Infrastructure Fund has agreed to buy convertible bonds worth US$50 million, which offer a zero percent interest rate, from the Indovision Group.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Asia hungers for democracy, activist laments
Asia hungers for democracy, activist laments The following are excerpts from the speech made by Kim Dae- jung, a South Korean dissident and human rights activist, at the World Conference on Democracy in Washington recently.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Finger-pointing begins over Kanindotex takeover
Finger-pointing begins over Kanindotex takeover JAKARTA (JP): Officials and executives started pointing fingers yesterday in relation to a controversial takeover of a troubled textile group, Kanindotex, by a politically well- connected consortium."I'm disappointed and appalled...
Sat, 20 May 1995
Kobatama starts this evening
Kobatama starts this evening JAKARTA (JP): A derby duel between two Surabaya-based teams, CLS and Pacific, followed by a vendetta involving defending champion Hadtex of Bandung, and its last year's runner-up Aspac of Jakarta, will mark the opening day of the Indonesian Basketball League (Kobatama)...
Sat, 20 May 1995
Moslem leaders politely reject Tapornas plan
Moslem leaders politely reject Tapornas plan JAKARTA (JP): Moslem leaders have politely rejected the government's plan to introduce a fund-raising scheme to replace the controversial state lottery, the SDSB, saying the plan smacks of gambling.
Sat, 20 May 1995
New overpass to be tested
New overpass to be tested JAKARTA (JP): The newly-built overpass linking Jl. Kebayoran Baru and Jl. Ciledug Raya in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, will be tested on Monday.J.P. Sepang, head of the City Land Traffic Control Agency, yesterday urged motorists passing by the facility to abide by...
Sat, 20 May 1995
Western Australia: A 3.5 hour trip to the West...
Western Australia: A 3.5 hour trip to the West...Text and photos by Yoko N. Sari On the invitation from the Sempati Air, a journalist from The Jakarta Post, Yoko N. Sari recently visited Perth and other cities in Western Australia and compiled the following reports: PERTH (JP): People travel for...
Sat, 20 May 1995
Most stock marts in Asian cities plunge
Most stock marts in Asian cities plunge HONG KONG (Reuter): Asian stock markets plunged across the board yesterday in reaction to the overnight fall of the Dow Jones index, but brokers shrugged off the losses as corrections following steep gains last week.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Indonesia off to flying start in Sudirman Cup
Indonesia off to flying start in Sudirman Cup LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Agencies): Although Indonesia rested badminton queen Susi Susanti and world number one men's doubles team Rexy Mainaky and Ricky Subagja, it remained too strong for Thailand, which suffered a 0-5 rout in the Sudirman Cup mixed...
Sat, 20 May 1995
Is reading habit a cultural need?
Is reading habit a cultural need? The government has proclaimed this month "Book Month" to encourage reading among the people. Noted sociologist Ignas Kleden digs into the nation's traditional oral culture to probe the status of the reading habit in Indonesian society.
Sat, 20 May 1995
'No proof of military's role in Marsinah murder'
'No proof of military's role in Marsinah murder' JAKARTA (JP): East Java military chief Maj. Gen. Imam Utomo says there is no evidence that the Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) were involved in the 1993 murder of labor martyr Marsinah.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Demolition of apartments legal: Official
Demolition of apartments legal: Official JAKARTA (JP): The city's secretary assistant for development administration H. Prawoto S. Danoemihardjo says that the demolition of the Rawa Bilal low-cost apartments in Tebet subdistrict, South Jakarta, is not against the law.
Sat, 20 May 1995
Snakes, goats occupy office
Snakes, goats occupy office SORONG, Irian Jaya: The Islamic religious affairs office has been so neglected that there is hardly anyone courageous enough to enter the premises because it is invested with snakes and goats.
Sat, 20 May 1995
U.S. team in KL for nuclear talks
U.S. team in KL for nuclear talks KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): A U.S. delegation led by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Hubbard arrived in Malaysia yesterday seeking a breakthrough in talks with North Korea aimed at containing Pyongyang's nuclear program.