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Fri, 21 Jul 1995
Soeharto warns of possible shipping crisis
Soeharto warns of possible shipping crisis JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto warned yesterday that Indonesia could encounter a shipping crisis in the future if the growth of sea transport facilities continued to fall behind the rapidly increasing demand.
Fri, 21 Jul 1995
13 soldiers court martialled
13 soldiers court martialled MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Thirteen soldiers appeared in a military tribunal on Thursday in connection with the destruction of a house belonging to a military police officer last August.
Fri, 21 Jul 1995
Padang gets new hotel
Padang gets new hotel JAKARTA (JP): An international hotel will open next month in Padang of West Sumatra, featuring the distinctive, gentle and refined Minangkabau culture, while offering international standards of hospitality.General Manager Horst J.
Fri, 21 Jul 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 20, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,250 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,700 100 30,000 Aneka Kimia...
Fri, 21 Jul 1995
Debtor-creditor talks
Debtor-creditor talks Different from most meetings between borrowers and their creditors, the most significant aspect of the annual conference of Indonesia's creditor consortium, the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI), is not the amount of new borrowings pledged, but rather the rigorous policy...
Fri, 21 Jul 1995
Assyabaab scores key win in league quarters
Assyabaab scores key win in league quarters JAKARTA (JP): Assyabaab SGS Surabaya found it had made the right decision in dropping its plan to boycott the Indonesian League quarterfinals, scoring a crucial 2-1 victory over Medan Jaya in their Group B match yesterday.
Fri, 21 Jul 1995
'Ex-prisoners not a major threat'
'Ex-prisoners not a major threat' JAKARTA (JP): Former senior cabinet minister Emil Salim says the threat of a communist come-back in Indonesia would more likely come from socio-economic conditions than from former political prisoners.
Fri, 21 Jul 1995
Dignified protest
Dignified protest I write to give my sympathy and support for Ms. Yulia Suryakusuma. She demonstrated how to express one's opinion with calm and dignity.Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for the French Ambassador. KAY FRASERJakarta
Fri, 21 Jul 1995
Industries facing punishment for waste pollution
Industries facing punishment for waste pollution JAKARTA (JP): Two-thirds of 187 manufacturing companies assessed in a recent government survey are inflicting serious pollution on the environment, an official said yesterday.Surna T.
Fri, 21 Jul 1995
Semen Gresik to float rights shares
Semen Gresik to float rights shares JAKARTA (JP): The minority shareholders of the publicly-listed state-owned cement firm PT Semen Gresik voted yesterday in favor of the company's proposal to acquire two other state-run cement companies, PT Cement Padang and PT Semen Tonasa.
Fri, 21 Jul 1995
Council wants quick relocation of warehouses
Council wants quick relocation of warehouses JAKARTA (JP): City Council's Commission B, which oversees financial affairs, urged the city administration yesterday to speed up the relocation of the old warehouses in the Kota downtown area, West Jakarta.
Fri, 21 Jul 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. Children's Stories 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Student Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Youth Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Culture Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 You Should Know 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Music 9:00...
Fri, 21 Jul 1995
Ace shuttlers through
Ace shuttlers through SINGAPORE (AFP): Malaysian ace Rashid Sidek had to summon all his experience to defeat an Indonesian rookie for a quarterfinal berth in the Konica Cup Singapore international badminton championships yesterday.
Fri, 21 Jul 1995
SSE plans acquisition over-the-counter bourse
SSE plans acquisition over-the-counter bourse JAKARTA (JP): PT Bursa Efek Surabaya, the manager of the Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSE), will sign an agreement tomorrow on the acquisition of the PT Bursa Paralel Indonesia (BPI), the manager of the Jakarta-based parallel market.
Fri, 21 Jul 1995
Koja people persist with land dispute
Koja people persist with land dispute JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Koja Utara, North Jakarta, yesterday said they will prevent any construction in the area until their property rights dispute with the state-owned company PT Pelindo II is resolved.
Fri, 21 Jul 1995
Bankers mobilized in Jakarta
Bankers mobilized in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta administration is mobilizing bankers to take part in funding the city's development programs.Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirja in a meeting with the bankers explained on Wednesday some of the city's development programs, such as the reclamation...
Fri, 21 Jul 1995
PKK urged to join anti-AIDS campaign
PKK urged to join anti-AIDS campaign JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has urged members of the family welfare program (PKK) to participate in the AIDS family awareness movement to prevent the spread of the disease in the city.
Fri, 21 Jul 1995
'Allow Israel, Portugal to attend sporting event'
'Allow Israel, Portugal to attend sporting event' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia would not be compromising its foreign policy by allowing Israel and Portugal to participate in a sporting event to be held in Jakarta by the International Olympic Committee, a former cabinet minister said yesterday.
Fri, 21 Jul 1995
Pulogebang bus terminal project starts next year
Pulogebang bus terminal project starts next year JAKARTA (JP): The construction of a modern city bus terminal in Pulogebang, East Jakarta, is due to start next year and the complex is expected to go into operation in 1998.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Modern Indonesia fast losing traditional values
Modern Indonesia fast losing traditional values JAKARTA (JP): Noted social scientist Mohamad Sobary says social norms, in particular as they inform the political integrity of state officials, have been eroded in the rapid process of modernization in Indonesia.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Is it discourteous to discuss the future?
Is it discourteous to discuss the future?By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): I have always been a strong advocate of anticipatory thinking. In every lecture I give, whenever there is an opportunity, I try to urge and persuade my audience to look into the future and think of our present problems in...
Thu, 20 Jul 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, 20 Jul 1995
RI gets $159m ADB loan
RI gets $159m ADB loan MANILA (AFP): The Indonesian education system and underprivileged students will receive support from US$159 million worth of loans for two education projects, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced yesterday.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Policeman held for selling marijuana
Policeman held for selling marijuana BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Local police are questioning a former chief of the Blang Kejeren police precinct in southeast Aceh for his alleged involvement in a drug trafficking case.The forty-year-old man, identified only as Lt.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Guilt of suspected killed questioned after confession
Guilt of suspected killed questioned after confession JAKARTA (JP): Following a questioning session, police raised doubts yesterday about the confession made by a man who was arrested on Tuesday for his alleged role in the killing of a senior officer in East Jakarta last week.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Wealthy people urged to help neglected kids
Wealthy people urged to help neglected kids JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights has urged wealthier Indonesians to help poor and neglected children.Baharuddin Lopa, secretary general of the Commission, together with members Asmara Nababan and Bambang Soeharto, met yesterday with...
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
70 fined during judical operation
70 fined during judical operation JAKARTA (JP): Seventy Jakartans were rounded up and fined in an on-the-spot "trial" yesterday as part of the ongoing operation aimed at improving sagging local discipline.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Children's Stories 3:30 Arabic Lessons 4:05 Sports: Dunhill League (live) 5:00 Regional News 5:15 Sports: Dunhill League (continued) 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 Drama:...
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Matareum blames rules for slow passage of laws
Matareum blames rules for slow passage of laws JAKARTA (JP): Deputy House Speaker Ismail Hasan Metareum blames the restrictive internal rules of the House of Representatives for the slow passage of legislation.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Niciren Syosyu Indonesia dissolved, changes name
Niciren Syosyu Indonesia dissolved, changes name JAKARTA (JP): The Niciren Syosyu Indonesia, a Buddhist sect with origins in Japan, has been formally dissolved and the members of the old organization have formed a new group called Pesamuan Buddha Jambu Dwipa Indonesia (PBJDI), which is registered...
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: AmbassadorJP/afsBASTILLE DAY: French Ambassador to Indonesia Thierry de Beauce (right) talks with Minister of Youth and Sports Haryono Isman during a Bastille Day party held at the French Ambassador's residence on Jl. Teuku Umar, Central Jakarta on July 14.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Toyota promises to help Astra's export efforts
Toyota promises to help Astra's export efforts JAKARTA (JP): The honorary chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation, Eiji Toyoda, has expressed his commitment in helping PT Astra International increase the export of its Toyota Kijang vans.Astra International's Chairman A. R.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
See big parade on Aug. 27
See big parade on Aug. 27 JAKARTA (JP): To mark the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence, the Jakarta City administration is planning to hold a development parade on Aug. 27, a city official said.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Ban on free speech
Ban on free speech With the case of Roeslan Abdulgani's being prevented from speaking in the Netherlands not yet cleared up, a similar incident has happened to Gus Dur in Jember. But Gus Dur was prevented from speaking in a different way.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Asian commodity markets ponder foreign link-ups
Asian commodity markets ponder foreign link-ups SINGAPORE (Reuter): Commodity exchanges in Southeast Asia are eying strategic links with offshore markets to widen their base and speed up growth, but officials said no mergers were planned.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Sorcery banned in village polls
Sorcery banned in village polls JAKARTA (JP): The chief of the Cirebon regency administration in West Java has issued a ban on the burning of incense during the elections for village chiefs in 117 districts in his area, Antara reported yesterday.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Minister not impressed with Indonesian youth
Minister not impressed with Indonesian youth JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security Gen. (ret.) Edi Sudradjat berated yesterday what he called the lethargic character of Indonesia's youth."To be honest, if we observe the conduct of youth and the students, or the younger generation in...
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 19, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 2,250 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,600 -1,775 6,000...
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Favorites held by upset draws in quarterfinals
Favorites held by upset draws in quarterfinals JAKARTA (JP): The favorite teams got off to a shaky start at the Indonesian soccer league quarterfinals as they were held to upset draws in their Group A matches yesterday.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Founding of new taxi, bus firms opposed
Founding of new taxi, bus firms opposed JAKARTA (JP): The land transport firms association, Organda, demanded yesterday that the administration stop issuing new permits for taxi and bus companies.Instead, Organda officials suggested that the existing transport companies be allowed to increase their...
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Rusydi Hamka named chief of PPP's Jakarta chapter
Rusydi Hamka named chief of PPP's Jakarta chapter JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has finally recognized Rusydi Hamka as the chief of the Jakarta chapter of the United Development Party (PPP), hoping that the move will end the bitter leadership rift within the political organization.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Great River workers take protest to House
Great River workers take protest to House JAKARTA (JP): Striking workers of PT Great River Industries, one of Indonesia's leading garment manufacturers, took their ongoing protest in demand of better wages and conditions to the House of Representatives yesterday.By 10 a.m.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Resettlers cut off from Sorong city
Resettlers cut off from Sorong city SORONG, Irian Jaya: As many as 1,750 resettled families were isolated when the roads connecting their settlement in Aimas village to Sorong were badly damaged by heavy rains.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
35 countries confirm visit to product expo
35 countries confirm visit to product expo JAKARTA (JP): About 250 executives from 35 countries have confirmed their visits to the Indonesian Product Exhibition '95, which will be held here on Aug. 12 to Aug.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Government loses US$4.39m though forestry loopholes
Government loses US$4.39m though forestry loopholes JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to require forest concessionaires to undergo official assessments of their logging activities to make certain they are paying their forest royalties and reforestation fees, a minister says.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Youth killed by student mob
Youth killed by student mob JAKARTA (JP): A youth was killed yesterday during a scuffle with students in Poncol, Central Jakarta.An officer at the Senen police precinct said that Pepen, 19, was stabbed with a sharp object in the left side of his neck.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Express Taxi apologizes
Express Taxi apologizes With regards to the letter by Ms. Maimunah published in The Jakarta Post on July 11, 1995, under the title Taxi service, the management of PT Express Transindo Utama would like to make the following comments.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Sierad issues bonds worth $19.25 million
Sierad issues bonds worth $19.25 million JAKARTA (JP): PT Sierad Produce, an integrated food producer, signed an agreement yesterday with ten foreign investors on the sales of convertible bonds worth US$19.25 million.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Ministers join fun bike
Ministers join fun bike JAKARTA (JP): Three cabinet ministers will pedal their way around the capital along with approximately 10,000 participants in a noncompetitive "fun" bike race held to boost the national energy saving campaign this Sunday.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995
Society's materialistic behavior upsets Ulemas
Society's materialistic behavior upsets Ulemas JAKARTA (JP): An influential Moslem leader expressed concern yesterday over what he said was a drift towards materialism in Indonesian society.The chairman of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI), Hasan Basri, attributed the trend to national...