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Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Schools report lower enrollments, empty seats
Schools report lower enrollments, empty seats JAKARTA (JP): Many government-run junior high schools in the city have extended their registration periods because they still have more than 2,000 unfilled seats, a spokesman for the Jakarta branch of the Ministry of Education and Culture said yesterday.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Communist threats trip up power sector plans in the Philippines
Communist threats trip up power sector plans in the PhilippinesBy Rene Flipo MANILA (AFP): Threats from communist guerrillas to target executives of foreign oil firms who have petitioned the Philippine government to raise prices of petroleum products complicates the task of building up the power...
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
ASEAN urged to stay firm on free trade goal
ASEAN urged to stay firm on free trade goal SINGAPORE (AFP): ASEAN members were warned yesterday not to waver on the course of liberalizing trade within the regional bloc or risk losing their competitive edge to other Asian locations.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Safety first in skyscrapers
Safety first in skyscrapers JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar has asked the developer of the 50-story Wisma 46 Kota BNI building to make safety its top priority."Safety should be the first priority in the project," Radinal said when visiting the project Wednesday.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
BPPC applies for registration with WTO
BPPC applies for registration with WTO JAKARTA (JP): The Clove Marketing and Buffer Stock Agency (BPPC), led by Hutomo (Tommy) Mandala Putra, has applied to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva for registration as Indonesia's clove import monopoly.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Houses face ruin
Houses face ruin PEKALONGAN, Central Java: About 200 houses in the coastal village of Pataisari could tumble because of the intrusion of seawater caused by the rising tide, a mayoralty spokesman said.Nurhadi, a resident of the fishing village, said that the seawater has not receded and is...
Fri, 07 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.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Sunda Strait may be fatal
Sunda Strait may be fatal CILEGON, West Java: The local authorities have issued a warning to people swimming on beaches facing the Sunda Strait after 12 people have been dragged under by strong waves over the past month.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Bimantara's shares oversubscribed
Bimantara's shares oversubscribed JAKARTA (JP): PT Bimantara Citra, a holding company controlled by President Soeharto's second son Bambang Trihatmodjo, yesterday announced a 24-time oversubscription of its initial public offering.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Indonesian-Japanese synergy called for
Indonesian-Japanese synergy called for JAKARTA (JP): The government is calling for Indonesian and Japanese firms to work together to better serve regional and international markets."In an effort to seize the business opportunity companies need to establish synergy because sometimes maximum benefits...
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Seminar on farming to be held
Seminar on farming to be held JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Agriculture will hold a national workshop next week to seek development strategies to enable agriculture to become a modern sector capable of meeting future trends and global demands.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Manila to lift forex ban
Manila to lift forex ban MANILA (AFP): The Philippines will be removing all remaining foreign exchange restrictions in order to improve its credit rating, Central Bank governor Gabriel Singson said yesterday.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Floods threaten rice crops
Floods threaten rice crops CIAMIS, West Java: Unexpected floods during the dry season have virtually destroyed local rice crops.At least 900 hectares of rice paddy have been inundated by as much as 50 cm of water, the farmers said, adding that they could now forget rice harvest.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Bank service
Bank service On June 14, 1995, a transfer of funds was initiated from a London based bank for US$ 3,339 to Jakarta with the following instructions:* Charges: ours (to be paid by London)* Bank to Bank information: must be paid in US dollars* Amount to be paid in full to beneficiaryI confirmed with...
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Yen should be globalized: Soedradjat
Yen should be globalized: Soedradjat JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono suggested yesterday the internationalization of the yen in a bid to minimize the negative impact of its steep appreciation against the U.S. dollar on developing countries.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Piped water interrupted today
Piped water interrupted today JAKARTA (JP): The city-owned water company PAM Jaya announced yesterday it will temporarily suspend the supply of tap water in a number of areas in the city today.The company announced that the interruption is due to maintenance activities at its distribution center in...
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Journalist has a bright idea
Journalist has a bright idea JAKARTA (JP): A freelance journalist earned some first-hand experience on Wednesday when the two hoodlums he was interviewing for an article on urban crime robbed him of Rp 1.2 million ($535), police said yesterday.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Third drum festival to feature noted percussionists
Third drum festival to feature noted percussionistsBy Franki Raden JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has an infinite treasure of percussion instruments. Gamelan, a music genre making global inroads, is an orchestra mainly consisting of percussion instruments.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Surjadi renews lights call
Surjadi renews lights call JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja reiterated his call yesterday for the managers of high-rise buildings to install decorative lamps as a contribution to the celebration of the city's 468th anniversary and the nation's 50th Independence Day.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Permadi formally charged with blasphemy
Permadi formally charged with blasphemyBy R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): Controversial soothsayer Permadi Satrio Wiwoho was formally charged in court yesterday with blasphemy against Islam, the main religion in Indonesia.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Acehnese open arms to congress visitors
Acehnese open arms to congress visitorsBy Santi WE Soekanto BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Dusty, battered buses halted near the Blang Padang Square in the heart of the capital, where dozens of women in colorful dresses and headscarves scrambled off.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
RI won't suspend coffee export
RI won't suspend coffee export JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has refused to suspend coffee exports despite requests from several coffee producing countries which opted for that course earlier this week in a bid to boost world coffee prices.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Traditional markets disappearing?
Traditional markets disappearing?From Media IndonesiaThis era of globalization will see the traditional market gradually disappearing. Traditional markets which are as old as the towns or villages are being replaced by modern establishments.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
104 nabbed in operation
104 nabbed in operation JAKARTA (JP): A public order operation on Jl. Mayjen Sutoyo, East Jakarta, nabbed 104 people on Wednesday for violating public order laws. Rp 1.7 million ($758) was collected in fines.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Ablution in Hilton
Ablution in HiltonFrom PelitaOn June 13, 1995, I went with a few office colleagues to attend a workshop called First Things First in the Hilton's Grand Ball Room. The speakers were Roger Merril and Rebecca R. Merril. Everything concerning the workshop went well.
Fri, 07 Jul 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, 07 Jul 1995
Power project in Sulawesi
Power project in Sulawesi JAKARTA (JP): A joint venture of Indonesian and Australian companies will establish a gas-fueled steam power station in Sengkang, South Sulawesi, with a capacity of 135 megawatts, an executive saysA director of PT Trihasra Sarana Jaya Purnama, Herman Lelana Achfas,...
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Eriksson heads Medan rally field
Eriksson heads Medan rally field MEDAN, North Sumatra (Agencies): Sweden's Kenneth Eriksson in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III heads a highly competitive field in the opening round of the Asia-Pacific auto rally championship which began today.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
'Kompas' daily to exhibit Balinese arts
'Kompas' daily to exhibit Balinese arts JAKARTA (JP): To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Kompas, the country's largest newspaper, is organizing a painting exhibition presenting works of 80 Ubud and Batuan artists.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
A bold step
A bold step The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has made a rather unexpected decision. It rejected a request by Indofood to build four new noodle factories.Had BKPM granted the request, the production of noodles for both the local and export markets -- if this exists -- would have been in the...
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Mantiri's nomination withdrawn
Mantiri's nomination withdrawn JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday announced that it has withdrawn the appointment of Lt. Gen. (ret.) H.B.L. Mantiri as ambassador to Australia because of the furor the nomination has provoked in the neighboring country.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Regional financial data base endorsed
Regional financial data base endorsed MANILA (AFP): Asian corporate regulators meeting in the Philippines yesterday endorsed the creation of a million-dollar, computer-linked regional financial data base to enhance investment in the world's fastest growing region.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
NGOs offer help to farmers
NGOs offer help to farmers JAKARTA (JP): Two non-governmental organizations have offered help to farmers in Rorotan, North Jakarta, who have been evicted from their shanties by a housing development company.
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 6, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume --------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,250 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 3,250 -25 167,000 Aneka Kimia 6,050 0 0 Anwar...
Fri, 07 Jul 1995
Prosecutor defends use of colonial defamation laws
Prosecutor defends use of colonial defamation laws JAKARTA (JP): Government prosecutors' defended yesterday the use of colonial criminal code articles when prosecuting two local journalists accused of discrediting the government's reputation.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Inflation rate down to 0.16 percent
Inflation rate down to 0.16 percent JAKARTA (JP): Drops in food prices caused the country's inflation rate to decline to 0.16 percent last month, bringing the cumulative inflation rate to 5.38 percent during the first six months of this year, Minister of Information Harmoko said.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Reform and reformists
Reform and reformists Muhammadiyah is no doubt the largest socio-educational organization in Indonesia, running more than 13,000 schools and dozens of hospitals, health clinics and orphanages. The 83-year- old reformist group was established in 1912 to free Moslems from widespread established...
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Merpati to serve Tawao
Merpati to serve Tawao JAKARTA (JP): Merpati Nusantara Airlines, a subsidiary of the country's flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, will start serving a new route linking Balikpapan in East Kalimantan with Tawao in East Malaysia on Sunday, an executive said yesterday.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Lockheed Martin, ACeS sign $1b satellite deal
Lockheed Martin, ACeS sign $1b satellite deal JAKARTA (JP): PT Asia Cellular Satellite System (ACeS), a Jakarta-based telecommunications firm, signed yesterday a contract with a U.S. defense contractor, Lockheed Martin Corporation, to manufacture a region-wide cellular mobile satellite...
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
East Timor art, culture on display
East Timor art, culture on display JAKARTA (JP): East Timorese youths, in cooperation with the Communication Forum of Eastern Indonesian Youths, will open a brief, two-day culture and art exhibition at the Sahid Jaya Hotel today.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
President Soeharto opens Muhammadiyah congress
President Soeharto opens Muhammadiyah congressBy Santi WE Soekanto and Wisnu Pramudya BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The 43rd congress of the Islamic organization Muhammadiyah will be opened by President Soeharto this morning, amid celebrations by thousands of Moslems who have been assembling here over the...
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Territorial claim
Territorial claim Having written four times in The Jakarta Post, in the last three years, criticizing China's territorial claims in the South China Sea, I found last week's statements by Foreign Minister Ali Alatas truly heartwarming.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
AIDS patient dies
AIDS patient dies RIAU, Pekanbaru: An Indonesian worker who once worked illegally in Malaysia died of AIDS last week, Antara, quoting a local health official, reported yesterday.The victim, identified only as AN, was believed to have contracted the deadly disease before his deportation from...
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
PDI accepts youth offers
PDI accepts youth offers SURABAYA, East Java: The East Java chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) has said that they will accept around 5,000 youths to act as vote-counting witnesses in the coming general elections in 1997.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Clearer policies vital to attract investors
Clearer policies vital to attract investors JAKARTA (JP): The government's ambiguous policy on the role and shares of industries in the domestic market may shun prospective foreign and domestic investors from expanding their businesses in Indonesia, a businessman warned yesterday.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Pancasila campaign launched
Pancasila campaign launched JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called on his administration yesterday to live up to the words and spirit of the state- ideology Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution.Launching a campaign to reinvigorate the people's ideological identity, Soeharto told top government...
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Quality of leaders
Quality of leadersFrom Media IndonesiaThe article in Media Indonesia (June 28, 1995) containing the main ideas of the Governor of the National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas), Let. Gen. Moetojib, presented at the House of Representatives has prompted me to make some comments.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Police call for public support in crackdown of LDs
Police call for public support in crackdown of LDs JAKARTA (JP): Overwhelmed, the police called on the public yesterday to support their crackdown on illegal laser discs widely available for rent and sale in every corner of the city.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Korean aid to Indonesia
Korean aid to Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The South Korean government will give Indonesia a soft loan of US$10.65 million for financing vocational training facilities in various provinces.Korean Ambassador Hyung-Ki Min and Director General for Foreign Economic Relations D.M.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Sukamdani launches books to mark hotel's anniversary
Sukamdani launches books to mark hotel's anniversary JAKARTA (JP): Sukamdani Sahid Gitosardjono, founder and president of the Sahid Group, launched yesterday two books on hotels and tourism, to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of his oldest hotel, and to mark his business expansion.