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Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Police to charge organizers of unlicensed seminar
Police to charge organizers of unlicensed seminar JAKARTA (JP): City police are preparing to charge the organizers of a seminar and the owner of the venue for holding an unlicensed public gathering, which led to the questioning of a number of people, including American anthropologist Robert Hefner...
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
'ESPN' to set up base in Singapore
'ESPN' to set up base in Singapore SINGAPORE (AFP): The Singapore Broadcasting Authority (SBA) announced yesterday that it had licensed the U.S. entertainment and sports broadcasting network ESPN to operate here.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Haj pilgrim's lost baggage claim
Haj pilgrim's lost baggage claim JAKARTA (JP): The city administration's committee in charge of handling the return of haj pilgrims' has announced that all haj pilgrims from Jakarta whose baggage is missing can claim their lost belongings from the registration offices of the city's five mayoralties.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Dial 163 for info and consultation on AIDS
Dial 163 for info and consultation on AIDS JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Jakarta and surrounding townships can now learn about the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) by dialing 163.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Fantasy and humor at Koi exhibition
Fantasy and humor at Koi exhibition JAKARTA (JP): Fantasy and humor are the subjects of the current exhibition at Koi Gallery & Restaurant, showcasing the works of painter Hafid Alibasyah and sculptor Yana WS."Many of my works are underlined with jokes.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
RI children still malnourished: Unicef report
RI children still malnourished: Unicef report JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has done very well in promoting education, but many of its children are still malnourished, according to the latest Progress of Nations report issued by the United Nations International Children's Fund (Unicef).
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
PPP faces another crisis in E. Kalimantan
PPP faces another crisis in E. Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): The Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP) is facing yet another leadership crisis as the East Kalimantan branch's congress failed to elect new leaders.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Handbook for isle protection
Handbook for isle protection JAKARTA (JP): The result of an environmental audit on Bira Island will be used as a handbook to protect the environment of other islands of the Seribu Island chain in North Jakarta.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 14, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 2,375 75 2,500 AHAP Insurance 3,300 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 3,125 -25 133,500 Aneka...
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
AIDS information drives require coordination
AIDS information drives require coordination JAKARTA (JP): An executive of the Kusuma Buana Foundation underlined yesterday the importance of coordination, among non- governmental organizations (NGOs), in disseminating information on the danger of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Indosepamas' profit soars
Indosepamas' profit soars JAKARTA (JP): PT Indosepamas Anggun, a manufacturing company, announced yesterday a sharp increase in its after-tax profit to Rp 9.03 billion, or Rp 249 per share, during the first quarter of this year from Rp 2.71 billion, or Rp 112 per share, for the same period in 1994.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
The battles of Indonesia's struggling artists
The battles of Indonesia's struggling artistsBy Sarah Murray JAKARTA (JP): "Can you explain the Indonesian art market to me? The price structure seems so crazy!" an art lover, collector, and American Fulbright scholar asked the other day when he learned I was in the process of studying the...
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Fund raising problems
Fund raising problems Lately fund raising for sports activities became a very hot topic. In my humble opinion, it is almost as hot as the political topic of succession.The discussion centered around the question whether Tapornas contains gambling elements or not.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Soeharto dismisses doubts over ability to pay debts
Soeharto dismisses doubts over ability to pay debts JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday dismissed doubts about Indonesia's ability to repay its foreign debts, which are now approaching US$100 billion.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Freedom of speech
Freedom of speech It is as yet unclear what form the new policy on the issuance of permits for public gatherings, as proposed by the Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security, will take. But whatever form, the willingness to review the policy is a positive sign.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Security system by, for the people
Security system by, for the peopleBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): It's midnight of May 31 at a two by two meter structure. That night three residents were assigned by the head of the neighborhood to guard their "zone" where around 80 families live.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Investments to hit record
Investments to hit record JAKARTA (JP): Approvals of foreign investments during the first five months of this year reached US$17.36 billion, already 73.2 percent of last year's record high of $23.7 billion, according to the Investment Coordinating Board.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Asian firms lead line for world's longest plane
Asian firms lead line for world's longest plane LE BOURGET, France (AFP): Boeing yesterday launched a stretched version of its new Boeing 777 passenger jet at the French air show, with Japan's ANA and several other Asian firms placing the first orders for what will be the world's longest passenger...
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Small textile companies to suffer losses
Small textile companies to suffer losses JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of smaller textile companies are likely to go out of business as the prices of raw materials continue to rise and domestic demand for textile products decreases, a legislator said yesterday.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
American scholar defends NGOs' rights roles
American scholar defends NGOs' rights roles JAKARTA (JP): An American academic exalted yesterday the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and defended the right to criticize governments which violated human rights.Theodore S.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
New shopping centers
New shopping centers JAKARTA (JP): PT Duta Anggada Realty, a property company listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, will focus its business in the construction of shopping centers in the next three to four years, said a company executive.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Faces of Indonesia?
Faces of Indonesia? "Faces of Indonesia," touring several big cities in the U.S. and Europe recently, has undoubtedly done quite a lot for Indonesia's cultural promotion. In a few hours, large numbers of people in those cities had the rare opportunity to watch the rich and colorful spectacles of...
Thu, 15 Jun 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, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Monday Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Los Paraguas, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
World doubles finals offer more amusement
World doubles finals offer more amusement JAKARTA (JP): The ATP Tour is considering adding entertainment to the world doubles finals program here in November in a bid to attract a better turn-out.Steve Casey, ATP Tour communications director, said on Tuesday that organizers had learned a lot from...
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Our foreign debts
Our foreign debts President Soeharto has reassured the people once again that our foreign debts, currently estimated at around US$100 billion, including the $40 billion owed by the private sector, are well managed.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
More expat workers to flood RI job market
More expat workers to flood RI job market JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian professionals and policy makers, beware! As a result of the rapid globalization process and trade liberalization measures, more and more expatriates will be coming to Indonesia's shores to work, according to a leading demographer.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Detainee allowed to take exams
Detainee allowed to take exams JAKARTA (JP): A detainee at the Salemba detention center will be permitted to take part in the national state university entrance tests to be held next week, it was announced yesterday.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Hotels, shops change names
Hotels, shops change names PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Hotels, restaurants and stores throughout the province have begun to replace foreign names with Indonesian ones.Central Java Governor Soewardi has asked restaurants, hotels and shops in the province to give up their foreign names before...
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Two further exhibitions
Two further exhibitions JAKARTA (JP): Two more exhibitions of paintings will be held in Jakarta this month.Painters from the group Nuansalima -- Sudigdo, A. Malik Atiaz, Rukmini Yusuf Affandi, Agus Budiyanto and Suminto -- will exhibit their paintings at the Executive Club at the Jakarta...
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
1997 and 1998 'critical' for RI: Soesilo
1997 and 1998 'critical' for RI: Soesilo SEMARANG (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman predicts that 1997 and 1998, during which Indonesia will hold general elections and name a new head of state, will be "critical".
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Bank Indonesia signs $500m standby loan
Bank Indonesia signs $500m standby loan JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia signed in Tokyo yesterday a standby loan agreement worth about US$500 million with a syndicate of major international banks in order to support the position of its foreign exchange reserves, a central bank official said yesterday.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
OPEC's oil surge mainly technical: Sudjana
OPEC's oil surge mainly technical: Sudjana JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Ida Bagus Sudjana said yesterday that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is producing about 500,000 barrels of oil per day above its agreed output ceiling.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Ida Bagus Made: A unique painter of Ubud
Ida Bagus Made: A unique painter of UbudBy Intan Petersen UBUD, Bali (JP): "I feel hurt," hissed painter Ida Bagus Made. Tears sprang into his eyes when he was read an article about one of his stolen paintings appearing at a Christie's auction in Singapore last March.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Nude 'model' wanted
Nude 'model' wanted BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The provincial government has set up a special team to track down a local resident who reportedly allowed herself to be photographed in Malaysia, without clothes, engaged in sexual acts.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Aceh elephants on the rampage
Aceh elephants on the rampage BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A herd of wild elephants has been on the rampage for the last week, destroying crops and causing panic in Lambaro Tunong village, Seulimun subdistrict.Local military spokesman Lt. Col.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Official's wife arrested
Official's wife arrested BANJARNEGARA, Central Java: Lala, the wife of the chief of Kalibening district, is being questioned by police on suspicion of embezzlement of nearly Rp 3.5 million (U$1,500) of government funds.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Fiji threatens to boycott Games
Fiji threatens to boycott Games SUVA (AFP): Anger at France's decision to resume nuclear testing in the South Pacific spilled into the sporting arena yesterday as Fiji threatened to boycott the South Pacific Games in French Polynesia.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
National archers suffer big blow in warm-up event
National archers suffer big blow in warm-up event JAKARTA (JP): China and Australia landed a daunting blow to Indonesia's bid for a commendable showing in the 38th world archery championships in August when they strolled to a commanding lead at the national meet yesterday.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
ASEAN plans on pollution control
ASEAN plans on pollution control KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) opened talks here yesterday on cross-border pollution controls after being plagued in recent years by hazy skies and polluted seas.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Chocky's Challenge 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 TV...
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Asia too dependent on Middle East oil
Asia too dependent on Middle East oil SINGAPORE (Reuter): Robust oil demand in Asia over the next 10 years will lead to greater reliance on Middle East crude, putting the region in a more precarious situation than the United States or Europe, an energy analyst said.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Golkar targets UMNO success
Golkar targets UMNO success JAKARTA (JP): The ruling political group Golkar wants a landslide victory in the 1997 general election and chairman Harmoko is confident he can do it."We cannot predict the percentage (of the votes) yet, but it is sure to increase given the organizational consolidation...
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
20 farmers protest over land acquisition
20 farmers protest over land acquisition JAKARTA (JP): Twenty South Sumatran farmers protested at the House of Representatives yesterday over the appropriation of their land, by various private and state-owned companies, without compensation.
Thu, 15 Jun 1995
Port havoc may lead to extra costs
Port havoc may lead to extra costsBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): Foreign shipping companies are threatening to impose additional charges on importers of up to a total of US$70 million a year if congestion at the Tanjung Priok port does not abate.
Wed, 14 Jun 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, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Monday Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Los Paraguas, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m.
Wed, 14 Jun 1995
Bulgarian to talk on literature
Bulgarian to talk on literature JAKARTA (JP): A Bulgarian poet, Krassin Himmirsky, who is also an observer of Indonesian literature, will discuss Indonesian and Bulgarian literature this morning at the Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Center.
Wed, 14 Jun 1995
Australian drink firm in RI
Australian drink firm in RI SYDNEY (AFP): Australian-based soft drinks bottler Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd. (CCA) announced yesterday to raise hundreds of millions of dollars from shareholders and expand its empire in Europe and Indonesia.
Wed, 14 Jun 1995
Plaza Indonesia eyes sites of two other embassies
Plaza Indonesia eyes sites of two other embassies JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed PT Plaza Indonesia Realty is seeking another chance to take over the sites of two other foreign embassies after successfully acquiring the former land of the Australian embassy two years ago.
Wed, 14 Jun 1995
Computer should be taught at schools
Computer should be taught at schools JAKARTA (JP): Although the government currently has no immediate plan to include computer lessons in the national school curriculum, a senior official of the Ministry of Education and Culture says schools in major urban centers should introduce the subject as...
Wed, 14 Jun 1995
ABRI denies killing official
ABRI denies killing official DILI, East Timor: Although the investigation is still in process, local military chief Col. M. Simbolon denied reports yesterday that members of the Armed Forces (ABRI) have killed a civil servant.