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Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Govt to keep Gresik share lead
Govt to keep Gresik share lead JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed state cement company PT Semen Gresik yesterday assured the House of Representatives that its plans to issue 444 million rights shares will not change the government's position as the company's majority shareholder.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Newspaper cuts circulation
Newspaper cuts circulation BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Semarak Bengkulu daily has cut its circulation from 5,500 to 4,500 due to the ongoing paper crisis, its manager, Suparno, said yesterday.Not only is the daily hurt by the nationwide shortage of newsprint but also by production costs, which have soared...
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Pertina beckons Bahari brothers
Pertina beckons Bahari brothers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian amateur boxing association (Pertina) has taken one step closer to settling its rift with the Bahari brothers, Pino and Nemo.The association has offered the leading boxers places in the national team line-up for the Southeast Asian Games...
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Sanskrit language (2)
Sanskrit language (2)From RepublikaBahasa Indonesia is my mother tongue. This means that I have been speaking this language since my childhood. I love and am very proud of speaking Bahasa Indonesia. It is a beautiful language, especially if it is well and correctly spoken.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Myanmar's leader visit Singapore
Myanmar's leader visit Singapore SINGAPORE (AFP): The chairman of Myanmar's ruling junta, Than Shwe, arrived here yesterday for a four-day official visit aimed at boosting economic ties with Singapore.Than Shwe's trip, at the invitation of Singapore Premier Goh Chok Tong, is his first to the city...
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Lippo to construct 70-story tower on Jl. Sudirman
Lippo to construct 70-story tower on Jl. Sudirman JAKARTA (JP): The Lippo Group will build a 70-story building called Sudirman Asia Tower at a cost of US$160 million in the Jl. Sudirman golden triangle in South Jakarta.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Bank Tiara's profit soars
Bank Tiara's profit soars JAKARTA (JP): Bank Tiara, a publicly listed private bank, reported a 90 percent increase in its after-tax profit to Rp 19 billion (US$8.48 million) or Rp 254 per share last year from Rp 10 billion or Rp 183 per share in 1993.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Jakarta Fair expects more visitors
Jakarta Fair expects more visitors JAKARTA (JP): This year's Jakarta Fair at the Kemayoran fairgrounds is projected to attract about three million people, an executive of the Jakarta International Trade Center said yesterday.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Asia to be center of the world: Naisbitt
Asia to be center of the world: Naisbitt JAKARTA (JP): Asia, with China as its driving force, will become the center of the world in the next century, says the master trend analyst John Naisbitt.Naisbitt, the author of the best-selling books Megatrends and Global Paradox, predicted that 50 years...
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Businessman intends suing businesswoman for libel
Businessman intends suing businesswoman for libel JAKARTA (JP): A businessman being investigated for fraud is going to start libel proceedings against the entrepreneur who laid the fraud charges."We'll lodge our charge at the City Police Headquarters tomorrow," Muhammad Alzier Thabranie, president...
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Want a divorce? Beware of brokers
Want a divorce? Beware of brokers SURABAYA, East Java (JP): The increasing number of divorce cases has given rise to middlemen, who offer services to those who want to bypass formal, arduous administrative procedures.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Sanskrit language (1)
Sanskrit language (1) President Soeharto's recent warning on the unnecessary but offensive use of foreign words on billboards or as names of apartment buildings and other real estate projects could not have happened at a more opportune time.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
New apartments in Pancoran
New apartments in Pancoran JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung has inaugurated the Griya Pancoran apartment building in South Jakarta.The inauguration, held on Wednesday evening, was also attended by Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Azwar Anas, Minister of Youth...
Fri, 09 Jun 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 Culture Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Economy Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Karya Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Music 9:00...
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday. Poolside - BBQ Night with Hawaiian Band, Wednesday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Bakrie Finance gets loan
Bakrie Finance gets loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie Finance Corporation, a multifinance company listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, yesterday secured a syndicated loan of US$30 million from 10 international financial institutions.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
'Kreasi Baru': A mixture of two musics
'Kreasi Baru': A mixture of two musicsBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): The combination of gamelan with a symphony orchestra is not a new one. The first time I heard such a mixture was towards the end of the 1950s when a visiting American conductor, Wheeler Becket, composed and conducted a piece for...
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Indonesia to face another Chinese test
Indonesia to face another Chinese test JAKARTA (JP): A weakened Indonesian side is facing treacherous opposition from a rejuvenated China in the Asia Cup badminton championships in Qing Dao, next week.The Badminton Association of Indonesia has rested world champion Hariyanto Arbi and out-of-form...
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Sheraton to manage hotel in Surakarta
Sheraton to manage hotel in Surakarta JAKARTA (JP): International Telephone and Telegraph (ITT) Sheraton of the United States signed an agreement here yesterday with PT Hotel Anomsolo Saranatama on the management of a four- star rated hotel in Surakarta, Central Java.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 8, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,100 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,300 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 3,150 100 830,000 Aneka Kimia...
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Govt vows to protect environment
Govt vows to protect environment JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia marked World Environment Day yesterday by reaffirming its commitment to continuing development without damaging the environment."Let us develop the country without worsening pollution, without destroying forests and biodiversity, without...
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Bank Papan's management overhauled after takeover
Bank Papan's management overhauled after takeover JAKARTA (JP): The management of the publicly-listed Bank Papan Sejahtera underwent a major change yesterday following the controversial takeover of the bank's majority stake by obscure local businessman Jopie Widjaya.A.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Dharmala to pay dividends
Dharmala to pay dividends JAKARTA (JP): PT Dharmala Sakti Sejahtera, a private finance company listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, plans to distribute dividends of Rp 100 per share on Aug. 10 this year, a company executive said yesterday.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Savings scheme for sport not dead yet: Hayono
Savings scheme for sport not dead yet: Hayono JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman, who is being accused of condoning gambling in raising funds for sports development, yesterday said his plan for a savings scheme has not been abandoned completely.
Fri, 09 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.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
The succession issue
The succession issue Lately, the question of national leadership and succession has again become the talk of the day. Discussions revolve around the question of who the possible candidates for the presidency for the 1998-2003 period might be.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Bintang investigation gets down to details
Bintang investigation gets down to details JAKARTA (JP): The police investigation of controversial politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas yesterday finally moved into specifics, with questions over remarks he allegedly made to slander the government.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Dossier on triple murder
Dossier on triple murder JAKARTA (JP): The City Police Force will hand over the dossier on the Los Angeles triple murder case, the main suspect of which is Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, to the Central Jakarta Prosecutor's Office later this month."The police want to turn in the dossier on the L.A.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Asia displeased over Japan's war 'apology'
Asia displeased over Japan's war 'apology' HONG KONG (Reuter): Asians whose countries suffered under Japan's ruthless World War II expansionism were less than pleased yesterday with an apologetic resolution to be adopted by that country's parliament next week.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
China may have miscalculated over Mischief Reef (1)
China may have miscalculated over Mischief Reef (1)By Bilveer Singh This is the first of two articles examining China's recent move on Mischief Reef in the South China Sea. SINGAPORE (JP): By the time the National People's Congress passed the Law on the Territorial Sea and the Contiguous Zone in...
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Great River secures loan
Great River secures loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Great River Industries, a listed garment maker, secured yesterday a syndicated loan of US$75 million to finance its expansion plans, a company statement read.The statement, made available to the press yesterday, states that the three-year loan was extended...
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Bali bamboo conference draws world's interest
Bali bamboo conference draws world's interest JAKARTA (JP): Bamboo enthusiasts and environmentalists from all over the world are meeting in Bali for the fourth International Bamboo Congress, Workshop, and Festival.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Drought hits Gunungkidul
Drought hits Gunungkidul YOGYAKARTA: With the rainy season still at least four months away, the southern part of Gunungkidul regency, about 60 kilometers east of here, is already suffering from drought.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Dealing with Indonesians
Dealing with Indonesians It has been interesting to read replies to Mr McLaughlin's letter complaining about the way he was treated by his neighbor. Perhaps a few pieces of advice and cultural knowledge might help him to tolerate life in Indonesia a little more.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Groups take Lippo stakes
Groups take Lippo stakes HONG KONG (AFP): Lippo Group said yesterday it made US$57.5 million from selling stakes in a suburban development project in Jakarta to two Hong Kong companies.In a statement, Lippo said China Resources (Holdings) Co. Ltd.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Navy has first woman lieutenant commander
Navy has first woman lieutenant commander JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Navy broke new ground yesterday when it inducted its first woman lieutenant commander.Second Lieutenant Siti Ariftini Sutji was installed as commander of the KAL Kangean patrol vessel, which is under the Limited Patrol Unit of...
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
KL ready to talk further on Sipadan and Ligitan
KL ready to talk further on Sipadan and Ligitan JAKARTA (JP): Visiting Malaysian Foreign Minister Abdullah Badawi dodged questions yesterday on the likelihood of taking the disputed Sipadan and Ligitan Islands to international arbitration, stressing instead Kuala Lumpur's commitment to further...
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Australian, Taiwan men deported
Australian, Taiwan men deported AMBON, Maluku: Immigration authorities have deported an Australian, whose sail boat ran aground, and 111 Taiwanese fishermen, caught poaching in Indonesian territorial waters.
Fri, 09 Jun 1995
Rajawali wins 'in-principle' GSM permit
Rajawali wins 'in-principle' GSM permit JAKARTA (JP): A senior government official said yesterday that a firm controlled by the Rajawali Group has won an "in-principal permit" to participate in the Global System for Mobile (GSM) cellular telephone business.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 7, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Dharmala 1,500 25 500 Ades Alfindo 2,100 -100 500 Andayani Megah 3,050 125 1,387,500 AHAP Insurance 3,300 0 0 Argha...
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Elephants kill 12 every year
Elephants kill 12 every year BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Eight to 12 people fall victim each year from elephant attacks in the region, head of the local forestry office says.A.S.M. Panjaitan was quoted by Antara as saying that the attacks were caused by the elephants' declining habitat which is due to...
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
RI in midst of legal crisis
RI in midst of legal crisisBy Frans H. Winarta JAKARTA (JP): The existence of the rule of law is the key characteristics of a legal state (rechstaat). Where there is the rule of law, all court decisions, that have acquired finality, should always become executable.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
'SCV' programmers told to respect S'pore rules
'SCV' programmers told to respect S'pore rules SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's first cable TV company yesterday set a June 23 launch date for its 30-channel lineup, but warned programmers they risk being switched off if they flouted the island's strict broadcasting rules.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
KIA posts rise in profits
KIA posts rise in profits JAKARTA (JP): PT Keramika Indonesia Asosiasi (KIA) has reported an almost six-fold increase in its net profits to Rp 14.57 billion last year, as compared to Rp 2.44 billion in 1993.The publicly listed company announced yesterday that its sales rose 237.2 percent to Rp 103.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
National savings and gambling
National savings and gamblingFrom Suara KaryaAs we all know, the government will soon launch a new package in an effort to raise funds to finance sports activities. The new package, called Tapornas (national savings for sports activities), will cooperate with banks which accept money from potential...
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Malaysian economy up 9.9%
Malaysian economy up 9.9% KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's economy grew 9.9 percent in the first quarter of this year on strong manufacturing, construction and service sector activities, the central Bank Negara said yesterday.The gross domestic product figure was higher than the 8.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Real estate company says profits to increase
Real estate company says profits to increase JAKARTA (JP): PT Pudjiadi Prestige, a real estate developer listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, is predicting a 32 percent increase in its sales and a 10 percent rise in its net profits this year."Net profits had already reached Rp 7.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Inti Karya wins geothermal power contract
Inti Karya wins geothermal power contract JAKARTA (JP): PT Inti Karya Persada Tehnik, a domestic engineering company, in cooperation with Fluor Daniel Eastern Inc. of the United States, won a contract yesterday to construct three geothermal power units worth US$400 million in West Java.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
Join venture chemical plant expands capacity
Join venture chemical plant expands capacity JAKARTA (JP): PT Asahimas Subentra Chemical, a joint venture between two Japanese and two domestic firms, will invest US$200 million to expand its integrated petrochemical plant in Cilegon, West Java.
Thu, 08 Jun 1995
New talk show on 'SCTV'
New talk show on 'SCTV' JAKARTA: The privately owned Surya Citra Televisi (SCTV) television station announced yesterday that it will start a new talk show called Di Balik Berita (Behind the News) which will reveal the policies of various print media.