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Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Indonesia Rally moved from July to next May
Indonesia Rally moved from July to next May JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia Rally will be moved from July to May next year to make way for a world championship race in Argentina, organizers say.Indrajit Sardjono, chairman of the Indonesia Rally Foundation, announced on Wednesday the annual rally...
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
50 years: Progress at hand, clear targets ahead
50 years: Progress at hand, clear targets ahead Following are excerpts from the provisional translation of President Soeharto's State Address delivered at the plenary session of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Aug. 16 on the occasion of Indonesia's 50th Independence Day on Aug. 17.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Students to be mobilized
Students to be mobilized JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta Office of the Education and Culture Ministry will mobilize 5,200 students and 2,400 teachers to join the Kenduri National gala party at the National Monument (Monas) square, Central Jakarta, on Saturday.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Biddings for Telkomsel's shares is getting heated
Biddings for Telkomsel's shares is getting heated JAKARTA (JP): The competition between overseas telecommunications operators to win the bid for a portion of the state-owned digital cellular telecommunications operator, PT Telkomsel, is becoming heated as the company is expected to announce its...
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Higher growth vs equity
Higher growth vs equity President Soeharto devoted the greatest portion of his National Day Address on Wednesday to recounting the economic achievements over the last 30 years and charting out the economic development agenda for the remaining four years of the current Sixth Five Year Plan, the...
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Mother's wish for Indonesia in 2020
Mother's wish for Indonesia in 2020Mari Pangestu JAKARTA (JP): Raymond and Arya are my sons. They are four and two respectively, which means they will be 29 and 27 respectively by 2020. What kind of socio-economic conditions will they face in year 2020?Economic growth for the next 25 years is...
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
New investment target cautiously welcomed
New investment target cautiously welcomed JAKARTA (JP): Businessmen and legislators welcomed the government's intention to raise the target of investment for the next four years as hinted by President Soeharto, but cautioned that a more open and just economy was required to support that objective.A.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Alan Taylor summoned over second flag burning
Alan Taylor summoned over second flag burning JAKARTA (JP): Australian Ambassador Alan Taylor was summoned to the Indonesian foreign ministry on Wednesday, the second time in 10-days, over another Indonesian flag burning incident in Australia.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Rebels shoot civilian dead
Rebels shoot civilian dead DILI, East Timor: Local military chief Col. Mahidin Simbolon confirmed yesterday that Fretilin rebels killed a civilian last week in Manufahi, but denied reports that two soldiers died in an anti-government demonstration in Ermera.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Officials join poetry reading at Monas park
Officials join poetry reading at Monas parkBy Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): The Chairil Anwar Plaza at Monumen Nasional (Monas) Park looked different on Tuesday night. Hundreds of chairs and several mats surrounded the statue of the famous Indonesian poet, while dozens of public figures and poets sat...
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Fire razes six houses
Fire razes six houses JAKARTA (JP): Fire razed six houses at dawn yesterday in a Public Works Ministry housing complex in Ciputat, South Jakarta.The fire was suspected to have been caused by a candle. The South Jakarta fire brigade managed to put it out around 4 a.m.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Gloom hangs over Indonesia: Intellectuals
Gloom hangs over Indonesia: Intellectuals JAKARTA (JP): The Democracy Forum, a loose discussion group chaired by controversial Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid, has dropped its plan to issue an exceedingly short political statement: "No Comment. Don't know.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 16 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,350 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,200 -100 5,000 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,050 0 254,500 Aneka...
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Water crisis hurts C. Java
Water crisis hurts C. Java SEMARANG, Central Java: Water shortages have begun to effect several regencies in the province, notably Grobogan and Boyolali, where wells are drying up.In Grobogan, the water shortage is the most obvious with trucks delivering clean water from the local government.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Coke donates Rp 250m to RI sports
Coke donates Rp 250m to RI sports JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman received a cash donation of Rp 250 million (US$110,521) for national sports development from Coca-cola on Wednesday.The money was part of the profits collected between May and July from the sale of 12.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Military takes over land dispute
Military takes over land dispute SURABAYA, East Java: The local Brawijaya military command is investigating the conflict between farmers and a local branch of the state-owned plantation company over land status.Brawijaya military commander Maj. Gen.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
EU offers help on E. Timor issues
EU offers help on E. Timor issues JAKARTA (JP): A visiting delegation of the European Parliament is offering its good offices to help resolve differences between Indonesia and Portugal over the problem of East Timor.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Thailand to apologize to Myanmar over attack
Thailand to apologize to Myanmar over attack BANGKOK (Reuter): Thailand plans to apologize to Myanmar over an attack by Thai fishermen on Myanmarese crew in which Myanmarese were tied up, beaten and thrown overboard.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
India interested in freedom of Asian people
India interested in freedom of Asian peopleBy Jai Singh Yadav This is the first of two articles on the Asian Relations Conference held in 1947 which contributes to the consciousness of Asian identity following the collapse of colonial powers in the region.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Ex-political prisoners reunited with families after 29 years
Ex-political prisoners reunited with families after 29 years JAKARTA (JP): Soebandrio and Omar Dhani were reunited with their families on Wednesday, this time for good.Tears greeted them, but, unlike previous meetings, this time tears of joy trickled down the bright faces of the two men and those...
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
It's a different day in Jakarta
It's a different day in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Most of the 10 million Jakartans and the people living in surrounding areas celebrated the 50th anniversary of the country's independence yesterday in their neighborhoods in a joyful, family atmosphere.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Model aircraft over Jakarta
Model aircraft over Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): About 100 radio-controlled model aircraft will color the sky over the Halim Perdana Kusuma Air Force base here on Sunday during a competition which will include, among other maneuvers, the three-inside loop, the stall turn, the Cuban eight.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Merpati plane fails to fly
Merpati plane fails to fly KUPANG, East Nusa Tanggara: Thirty nine passengers disembarked frightened but relieved on Wednesday after their F-27 Merpati plane bound for Ujungpandang failed to take off due to mechanical breakdown.Capt.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
President reads poems to House
President reads poems to House JAKARTA (JP): The golden anniversary of Indonesia's independence appears to be a time for everyone to express themselves with a poem. President Soeharto is no exception.In his state of the nation address on Wednesday, Soeharto broke with tradition by starting his...
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Don's exploit names of national heroes: Official
Don's exploit names of national heroes: Official JAKARTA (JP): An official of the city administration warned businessmen on Wednesday not to use names of national heroes for commercial purposes, including in companies' names.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
PLN to operate two new subsidiaries
PLN to operate two new subsidiaries JAKARTA (JP): The Minister of Finance has approved the establishment of two subsidiaries by state-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), which will control power generation facilities in Java and Bali, an executive said.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Soeharto's speech hoped to boost investor interest
Soeharto's speech hoped to boost investor interest JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's rosy economic statement should improve investor confidence in the domestic capital market, securities analysts say.David Chang, Sigma Batara's research director, said that the President's speech reflected the...
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Kabuto 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Student Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Teenage Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Cultural Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05...
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Activists hold own anniversary celebration
Activists hold own anniversary celebration JAKARTA (JP): Leading human rights campaigners and government critics mingled with 2,000 youths and members of non-governmental organizations holding a high-spirited celebration of Indonesia's 50th anniversary of independence yesterday.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Manila seeking more Indonesian investments
Manila seeking more Indonesian investments MANILA (UPI): The Philippines said Wednesday it is currently crafting an investment guarantee agreement with Indonesia in a bid to further enhance bilateral economic relations between the two countries.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Astra to produce vehicles in China and Vietnam
Astra to produce vehicles in China and Vietnam JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra International -- the country's largest automotive manufacturer -- has established two joint-venture companies in China and Vietnam to produce Daihatsu Zebra and Daihatsu Espas cars, the company's executives said on Wednesday.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
RI still ranks low on human development index
RI still ranks low on human development index JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's rank in terms of the Human Development Index (HDI), as assessed by the United Nations Development Programme, remains the second lowest among the ASEAN countries.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Sumitro to get doctoral degree
Sumitro to get doctoral degree JAKARTA (JP): The Erasmus University of Rotterdam in the Netherlands will award an honorary doctoral degree in November to a senior Indonesian economist, Sumitro Djojohadikusumo, for his distinguished contribution to economics.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Taiwan, Pertamina to sign LNG deal
Taiwan, Pertamina to sign LNG deal JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil company Pertamina will sign a new 20-year contract with the Chinese Petroleum Corporation of Taiwan for the sale of liquefied natural gas (LNG) worth US$6.8 billion, an executive said yesterday.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995
Sea piracy rampant worldwide
Sea piracy rampant worldwide KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Piracy is surging sharply worldwide, with Indonesia remaining the hottest bed for sea brigands and Somalia a dangerous hideout for heavily armed pirates, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) said yesterday.
Wed, 16 Aug 1995
103 Irianese get remissions
103 Irianese get remissions JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: As many as 103 convicts serving sentences in the Abepura prison will have their jail terms reduced in recognition of good conduct.The government will extend the remissions in honor of the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence, which falls...
Wed, 16 Aug 1995
Monopolies can benefit consumers, says minister
Monopolies can benefit consumers, says minister JAKARTA (JP): The concentration of industrial activities from the upstream to downstream levels in a certain group of companies will benefit consumers as long as their operation is efficient, Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo said yesterday.
Wed, 16 Aug 1995
A 50-year journey
A 50-year journey It was on June 1st, 1945, that Sukarno, then a prominent 44- year-old nationalist leader, asked the 62 members of the Preparatory Committee for the Investigation of Indonesian Independence: What is freedom? When can one say if a nation is ready for independence?He received several...
Wed, 16 Aug 1995
Jakarta to host philately expo
Jakarta to host philately expo JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will host the Asian International Philately exhibition, from Aug. 19 to Aug. 25, Director General of Post and Telecommunications Djakaria Purawidjaja said.
Wed, 16 Aug 1995
Taxi service
Taxi service Like some previous correspondents, I, too, have to rely heavily on taxis in order to get around Jakarta.Incidents, which seem to be recently occurring, are worth noting.Firstly, certain taxis are refusing to carry passengers who wish to travel shorter distances; according to the...
Wed, 16 Aug 1995
Police told not to use guns at 'Kenduri Nasional'
Police told not to use guns at 'Kenduri Nasional' JAKARTA (JP): About 5,500 security personnel, from the city police, military and related agencies, have been ordered not to use bullets in safeguarding the Kenduri Nasional grand party at the National Monument (Monas) park on Saturday.
Wed, 16 Aug 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 15, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 2,350 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,300 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,050 0 169,500...
Wed, 16 Aug 1995
More students join anti-AIDS campaign
More students join anti-AIDS campaign JAKARTA (JP): More than forty students of the private Indonesian Christian University (UKI) completed yesterday a two- day training course on AIDS awareness.They will join thousand of students from other universities, as well as high schools, in holding regular...
Wed, 16 Aug 1995
Inco gets new president
Inco gets new president JAKARTA (JP): PT Intercontinental Nickel Indonesia (Inco) announced yesterday that Rumengan Sumu will replace James D. Guiry on Sept. 1 as its new president and chief executive officer.The company said in a statement here that M.V.
Wed, 16 Aug 1995
Indonesia to host Asian advertising congress
Indonesia to host Asian advertising congress JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will host a gathering of top Asian advertising executives in November to review the state of the industry which has been growing robustly in virtually all countries in the Asia region.
Wed, 16 Aug 1995
Move 'Kramat Tunggak' to a coastal area: Mayor
Move 'Kramat Tunggak' to a coastal area: Mayor JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta mayor has suggested that the 11-hectare Kramat Tunggak red-light district be relocated to a coastal area in the Jakarta Bay reclamation project instead of Rawa Malang in Cilincing, North Jakarta.
Wed, 16 Aug 1995
PSSI's nominee choices still up in the air
PSSI's nominee choices still up in the air JAKARTA (JP): The All-Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) is holding back all junior players from joining the centralized training program for the Southeast Asian Games pending their completion of their Olympic Games qualifying round duty.
Wed, 16 Aug 1995
Moerdiono dashes hopes of national reconciliation
Moerdiono dashes hopes of national reconciliation JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono yesterday dashed all hopes for a reconciliation between President Soeharto and some of his staunchest critics as urged by some of the country's elder statesmen.
Wed, 16 Aug 1995
Kiani Lestari defends delay in share offering
Kiani Lestari defends delay in share offering BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan (JP): Timber mogul Muhammad Hasan has denied that the delay in the planned initial public offering of shares in his integrated wood-based firm, PT Kiani Lestari, reflects investor wariness, saying that the company is simply...
Wed, 16 Aug 1995
After 50 years RI democracy needs reform
After 50 years RI democracy needs reform As the nation fetes its 50th anniversary of independence this month, noted political scientist J. Soedjati Djiwandono examines our political life and the challenges that lie ahead. JAKARTA (JP): Half a century is a young age for a nation.