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Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Discussion on nationhood
Discussion on nationhood JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo is scheduled to give the keynote speech at an open discussion under the theme of "Nationhood Perspective on Ongoing Development" held by Bina Swadaya Foundation on Tuesday.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
RI takeover boosts Singapore's Econ
RI takeover boosts Singapore's Econ SINGAPORE (Reuter): A takeover bid by Indonesian businessmen sent shares in a small Singapore construction company soaring yesterday, focusing attention on a recent surge of Jakarta investment into the island's stock market.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Probe of alleged rights abuses in Timika begins
Probe of alleged rights abuses in Timika begins JAKARTA (JP): A three-member team from the National Commission on Human Rights has begun investigating alleged abuses of human rights in Timika, Irian Jaya.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Female workers still under suspicion: Lawyer
Female workers still under suspicion: Lawyer JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian workers in general are afraid to fight for their own interests, including to organize themselves, because they are treated with suspicion by the authorities, an activist said yesterday.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Diplomats' quality could improve: Senior official
Diplomats' quality could improve: Senior official JAKARTA (JP): In response to an avalanche of criticism of Indonesia's foreign service, a senior foreign ministry official has defended the quality of Indonesian diplomats while conceding that the ministry's effectiveness has at times suffered...
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Texmaco set to become machine tools producer
Texmaco set to become machine tools producer JAKARTA (JP): While the monetary authorities worry about import growth exceeding export expansion, this trend is seen by Marimutu Sinivasan, Chairman of the Texmaco Group, as business opportunities.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Flag burnings not fatal to ties: Alatas
Flag burnings not fatal to ties: Alatas JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas is confident that the burnings of the Indonesian flag in Australia and a retaliatory incident here last week will not deal a fatal blow to relations between the two countries.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Mitsui to join RI project
Mitsui to join RI project TOKYO (AFP): Japan's general trading house Mitsui and Co. Ltd. will join an international consortium to be established soon to start digital cellular phone services in Indonesia, company officials said yesterday.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
PT Inalum reaches full capacity of 225,000 tons
PT Inalum reaches full capacity of 225,000 tons JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian-Japanese smelting company PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminum (Inalum) in North Sumatra is now producing at its full capacity of 225,000 tons per annum, an official said yesterday.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
I like letters
I like letters Being a regular subscriber to The Jakarta Post, I quite enjoy browsing through the mixed bunch of readers letters that you publish. I have noticed that there are some readers whose letters appear in the column on a regular basis, for example Mr. Piero Ronci. This Mr.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
People can help maintain order, security: Wiranto
People can help maintain order, security: Wiranto JAKARTA (JP): City Military chief Maj. Gen. Wiranto expressed satisfaction yesterday over the orderly conduct of the myriad of public activities held recently to mark the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence, saying it showed that the people...
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
China meets South Korea in world volleyball GP
China meets South Korea in world volleyball GP JAKARTA (JP): Asian powerhouses China and South Korea will play their first match at Istora Senayan this evening, the inaugural match of the second leg of this year's US$2 million Women's World Volleyball Grand Prix.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Beatrix visits shipbuilding plant PT PAL
Beatrix visits shipbuilding plant PT PAL JAKARTA (JP): Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands visited the state-owned shipbuilding company PT PAL in Surabaya yesterday before ending her two-day visit to the East Java province.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Permadi case
Permadi case I have been following the Permadi case since April 17, 1995, when he surrendered to the police and was charged with blasphemy. In the Aug. 22, 1995 edition you reported that he is also being charged with regard to article 156a of the Criminal Code -- that he showed enmity and hatred...
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Rebels attack southern RP
Rebels attack southern RP ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): Suspected Moslem guerrillas attacked a public market in this southern Philippine city yesterday, leaving two soldiers critically wounded, police said.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Plaza Senayan nears completion
Plaza Senayan nears completion JAKARTA (JP): Plaza Senayan, a new exclusive shopping complex being built at a cost of over US$100 million, is scheduled to open on Nov. 15 near Senayan stadium in Central Jakarta.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Anglophobic?
Anglophobic? And again it appears the usual, boring, recurring attack against me if I'm so "impudent" to criticize something concerning English matters. Now we have a new entry: Mr. Roger Baker (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 19, 1995), with his "tongue in cheek" and his "between the lines. Nothing doing.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
90 floats to join national parade on development
90 floats to join national parade on development JAKARTA (JP): Some 90 floats representing government institutions, state-owned companies, private firms and foundations are scheduled to take part in the national development parade on Sunday, an official said yesterday.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Thoughts along Jl. Sudirman (2)
Thoughts along Jl. Sudirman (2)By Sabam Siagian This is the second of two articles based on an introduction for the book on the late Gen. Soedirman, the Supreme Commander of the Indonesian National Army from December 1945 until he passed away in January, 1950. The book was written by Lt. Gen.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Indofood's profits soar
Indofood's profits soar JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed noodles manufacturer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur of the Salim Group announced yesterday a net income of Rp 126.6 billion (US$57.54 million) for the six months ended in June, representing an increase of 50.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Will APEC momentum last until Osaka?
Will APEC momentum last until Osaka?By Frank Flatters BANGKOK: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, has come a long way in less than a decade, and the process appears to be accelerating. The Blake Island meeting in 1993 brought most of the APEC leaders together for the first time.
Fri, 25 Aug 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, 25 Aug 1995
Dossiers on Bintang case submitted to prosecutors
Dossiers on Bintang case submitted to prosecutors JAKARTA (JP): Police have completed their investigation on former legislator Sri Bintang Pamungkas, concerning his alleged critical remarks of President Soeharto in a seminar in Germany last April.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
'Rice imports set to be lower this year'
'Rice imports set to be lower this year' SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia expects lower rice imports this year due to forecasts of a good domestic crop, a senior Agriculture Ministry official said yesterday."We are successfully producing rice in the dry upland areas...
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
KLM's cargo information
KLM's cargo information JAKARTA (JP): KLM Cargo, the Dutch freight carrier, introduced yesterday a cargo information service which will allow agents in Indonesia electronic access to the company's Netherlands database.An executive of KLM Cargo's Jakarta office, Agnes C.S.
Fri, 25 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 Culture Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 World of Literature 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Karya Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05...
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 24, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,350 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,000 0 31,500 Aneka...
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Istiqlal Festival to begin next month
Istiqlal Festival to begin next month JAKARTA (JP): A number of provinces are preparing to take part in the upcoming one-month festival of Islamic art and culture at the Istiqlal mosque here.The event, called Festival Istiqlal, will be held from Sept. 23 to Oct.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
BI rejects devaluation rumors
BI rejects devaluation rumors JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono rejected yesterday rumors of a devaluation and a free- float of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar."The banking and financial sector has always been prone to rumors and I cannot confirm things like that,"...
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Amoco to build PTA plant
Amoco to build PTA plant KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): U.S.-based Amoco Corp is investing 1.2 billion ringgit (US$480 million) to build its biggest purified terephthalic acid (PTA) plant to manufacture the raw material for polyester here, a report said yesterday.Amoco Chemical (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
RI eyes 2nd place in HK chess tourney
RI eyes 2nd place in HK chess tourney JAKARTA (JP): A step up. That is the target of an Utut-led Indonesian team at the Asia-Pacific Intercity Club Chess Tournament in Hong Kong starting today."This time we should at least be able to finish second," Indonesia's number one chess player, Utut...
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Garuda Indonesia launches Singapore tour package
Garuda Indonesia launches Singapore tour package JAKARTA (JP): The country's flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia, launched here yesterday another tour package to increase the load factor on its international routes.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
REI to expel housing developers cheating buyers
REI to expel housing developers cheating buyers BEKASI (JP): The Association of Indonesian Realtors (REI) will oust and publicly announce any developers and their management staff who have been proved to have cheated consumers, the Association's chairman Enggartiasto Lukito said yesterday.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
ASEAN meet to liberalize farm trade, boost supplies
ASEAN meet to liberalize farm trade, boost supplies SINGAPORE (Reuter): ASEAN agriculture ministers opened talks here yesterday to include farm products in the region's free trade plan and design ways to ensure a stable food supply for the region's 500 million people.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Credits without collateral
Credits without collateral Finance Minister Mari'e Muhammad has disclosed part of a government plan to extend credits without the requirement of physical collateral for small businesses. The credits, to be referred to as Kredit Kelayakan Usaha (Business Viability Credits), will carry a ceiling of...
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Two Moroccans missing in Irian
Two Moroccans missing in Irian MERAUKE, Irian Jaya: Two tourists from Morocco who were visiting the Merauke regency have been missing since June.The head of the Merauke Immigration Office, Armili, said yesterday that Ouahi Rachid, 25, and Ouahi Said, 32, arrived in Merauke on June 5 from Jayapura...
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Protesters reject govt intervention
Protesters reject govt intervention SEMARANG, Central Java: About 100 students from various provinces demonstrated yesterday against government-sponsored Student Senates in their universities.They demanded that the senate be abolished and students be allowed to revive the once powerful Student...
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Dell to increase sales
Dell to increase sales JAKARTA (JP): The Dell Computer Corporation of the United States plans to increase its computer sales in Indonesia to 300,000 units by the end of this year, as compared with 240,000 units last year, a senior executive said yesterday."By that time, Dell will gain a 7.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Timorese resent flag burning
Timorese resent flag burning DILI, East Timor: Local figures expressed their anger yesterday at recent flag burning incidents involving supporters of independence for East Timor in Australia."As an Indonesian citizen, I cannot accept it," said Antonio Freitas Parada, chief of the provincial...
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
RI defends its record on women's rights
RI defends its record on women's rights JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is likely to face criticism at the world conference on women's rights in Beijing next month over its record on women's rights, according to a senior official.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Rape suspects act out roles in reconstruction
Rape suspects act out roles in reconstruction JAKARTA (JP): Watched by dozens of press people, local prosecutors, police and military personnel, the reconstruction of last month's robbery and brutal rapes in Bekasi ran smoothly yesterday morning.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Home sweet home?
Home sweet home? Some 200 people, claiming to represent 3000 prospective buyers, staged a noisy demonstration last Monday at a local police precinct in East Jakarta. Unfortunately, they failed to catch up with the director of a housing developer who was being detained there.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Centralindo to install 150,000 new phone lines
Centralindo to install 150,000 new phone lines JAKARTA (JP): PT Centralindo Panca Sakti, the cellular telecommunications firm operating in Central and East Java, plans to invest Rp 400 billion (US$176.6 million) to install some 150,000 new lines over the next five years.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Students introduced to marine life
Students introduced to marine life JAKARTA: Seventy students, who have been selected from various high schools in Jakarta, are taking part in a four-day training course organized by the Indonesian Institute of Sciences.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Constructive strategies vital to service trade
Constructive strategies vital to service trade JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must start constructing strategies to meet the challenges and opportunities of free trade in services and to cope with the problems faced by developing countries, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad says.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
KL interested in S. Africa weapons
KL interested in S. Africa weapons JOHANNESBURG (UPI): Malaysia is interested in buying South African weapons and is particularly impressed by the Rooivalk attack helicopter, visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Wednesday.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
'Collateral-free loans won't raise inflation'
'Collateral-free loans won't raise inflation' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad assured skeptics yesterday that the planned collateral-free loans of up to Rp 50 million (US$22,000) for small-scale businesses would not raise inflation.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Foreign banks plan more loans to RI
Foreign banks plan more loans to RI SINGAPORE (JP): Foreign banks plan more commercial loans to Indonesia to tap the country's lending market.Ong Choon Hong of the Singapore branch of Japan's Daiwa Bank, said that his bank is ready to increase its lending portfolio to the Indonesian private sector,...
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
Office boy gets 20 months in jail
Office boy gets 20 months in jail JAKARTA (JP): An office boy was sentenced yesterday to 20 months imprisonment, after the Central Jakarta District Court found him guilty of helping distribute a magazine that allegedly incited public hatred of the government.
Fri, 25 Aug 1995
1,322 graves to be removed
1,322 graves to be removed JAKARTA (JP): City authorities will relocate 1,322 graves from the Karet Bivak public cemetery in Central Jakarta beginning next month to make way for the construction of public facilities.