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Tue, 18 Jul 1995
Singh urges customs to form ASEAN Lane
Singh urges customs to form ASEAN Lane JAKARTA (JP): Secretary-General of ASEAN Adjit Singh has urged the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to synchronize their customs procedures to create a smoother and faster movement of goods.
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
Bimantara makes successful debut on capital market
Bimantara makes successful debut on capital market JAKARTA (JP): The widely diversified Bimantara Citra made a successful debut during its initial listing on the Jakarta Stock Exchange yesterday, with its price rising by 45 percent at close.
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
East Timor marks 19th integration anniversary
East Timor marks 19th integration anniversary JAKARTA (JP): Some East Timorese have spent the last several days beautifying their towns to celebrate 19 years as Indonesia's 27th province.The Antara news agency reported from the capital Dili yesterday that townspeople in the regencies of Ermera,...
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
A question of legality
A question of legality There has been a lot of fuss lately about business activities conducted by the offspring of government officials. There have been accusations that the way in which those young people conduct their activities is not always very ethical.
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
Pilot killed in plane crash
Pilot killed in plane crash JAKARTA (JP): A Twin Otter passenger plane belonging to the state-owned airline Merpati Nusantara Airlines crashed yesterday after taking off from Bintuni airstrip in Manokwari regency, Irian Jaya, killing the pilot and causing severe injuries to two other crew members...
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
Cracks develop in new Rp 1.4b bridge
Cracks develop in new Rp 1.4b bridge BEKASI (JP): Cracks have developed in the sides of a nearly- completed bridge worth Rp 1.4 billion ($625,000), triggering fears that it may collapse shortly after it goes into operation.
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 17, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,250 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 200,000 Andayani Megah 3,375 -25 48,000...
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
Indomobil to build US$120m tire plant
Indomobil to build US$120m tire plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Indomobil Investment Corp., the holding company of the Indomobil car group, and Sumi Rubber Industries Limited of Japan agreed yesterday to set up a joint venture which will build a US$120 million tire and golf ball plant at Cikampek, West Java.
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
Paper firm to raise output
Paper firm to raise output JAKARTA (JP): PT Pabrik Kertas Leces, a state-owned paper firm in East Java, will procure new waste treatment machines at Rp 56 billion (US$25 million), which will help optimize the utilization of its production capacity, a company executive said.
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
EU anti-dumping discussed
EU anti-dumping discussed JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Trade and the European Commission are organizing a series of seminars on the European Union's new anti-dumping legislation this week to help Indonesian businessmen get acquainted with it.
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
ASEAN: Moving on the right track (1)
ASEAN: Moving on the right track (1)By Vitit Muntarbhorn This is the first of two articles examining the path the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has taken thus far. The 1995 ASEAN Summit will take place at the end of this month.
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
Productivity: An urgent matter of political concern?
Productivity: An urgent matter of political concern?By Simon Potter JAKARTA (JP): In my home country, the United Kingdom, simply mentioning the word "productivity" is enough to raise the hackles of many individuals.
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
Director Kohei Oguri dedicates film to Christine Hakim
Director Kohei Oguri dedicates film to Christine HakimBy Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): Christine Hakim, one of Indonesia's prominent actress, is painstakingly preparing herself for the role of an Asian girl in her next movie Nemuru Otoko, (A Man of Sleep).
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
Sarwono laments loss of reefs
Sarwono laments loss of reefs BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: State Minister of the Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja tried to draw attention this weekend to the loss of precious coral reefs off Lampung, where the damage is largely being caused by fishermen using explosives.
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
End of BI swap facilities won't affect forex mart
End of BI swap facilities won't affect forex mart JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's move yesterday to end its foreign exchange swap facilities for the banking industry is not expected to have any major impact on the foreign exchange market.
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
Walhi urges govt to sue Pindo Deli for polluting
Walhi urges govt to sue Pindo Deli for polluting JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) urged the government yesterday to prosecute a paper manufacturer in Karawang, West Java, which it says is deliberately discharged untreated waste into the Citarum river.
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
RI, Australia to forge accord on education
RI, Australia to forge accord on education JAKARTA (JP): Senior Indonesian and Australian officials met yesterday to develop a cooperation program in relation to education and vocational training.The recent diplomatic tiff over Jakarta's appointed ambassador to Australia did not appear to have any...
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
Short films screenings
Short films screenings JAKARTA (JP): Over 40 short films from 12 Asia-Pacific countries will be screened free of charge here from July 22 to 27.The short film program, which is part of the forthcoming CILECT Asia Pacific Association (Centre International de Liaison et des Ecoles de Cinema et de...
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
East Timor exports workers
East Timor exports workers DILI, East Timor: The local Manpower Office plans to send 500 people to other provinces next month, according to an official.They will be sent to eight provinces: Riau, South Sumatra, Lampung, West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, South Sulawesi and...
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
Hyundai to face tough competition
Hyundai to face tough competition JAKARTA (JP): The entry of South Korea's Hyundai Motor Company into the country's car market will increase the competition, but it won't significantly erode the market shares of established car makes, an automotive businessman said yesterday.
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
RP trade deficit rises 9.3%
RP trade deficit rises 9.3% MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' trade deficit grew 9.3 percent on the previous year to US$3.497 billion in the five months to May as imports continued to outpace exports, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said yesterday.Import receipts expanded 21.9 percent to $9.
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
Man dies of AIDS
Man dies of AIDS JAKARTA (JP): A man being treated for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) died at the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital yesterday, hospital sources said.Doctors identified the man as a 24-year-old bachelor from Cipete, South Jakarta, who had been undergoing treatment at the...
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
City directorate denies banning workers' play
City directorate denies banning workers' play JAKARTA (JP): The head of the city directorate of social and political affairs, Bagus Suharyono, denied yesterday accusations that he had banned a performance of a play produced by the Teater Buruh Indonesia (Indonesian Workers' Theater Group).
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
Influential children: The debate continues
Influential children: The debate continues JAKARTA (JP): The current debate over the business activities of the children of senior government officials has spawned theories about what really lies behind the controversy.
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
Bulog to spend $55.5m on CPO procurement
Bulog to spend $55.5m on CPO procurement JAKARTA (JP): The National Logistics Agency (Bulog) will spend up to Rp 125 billion (US$55.5 million) on the importation of olein and the procurement of crude palm oil (CPO) from domestic producers in order to amass an edible oil reserve of 75,000 tons.
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
1,400 families face eviction in Kapuk
1,400 families face eviction in Kapuk JAKARTA (JP): More than 1,400 families in Kapuk, West Jakarta, are facing eviction by the state-owned housing company Perum Perumnas, which now wants to develop the land.
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
Telkom finalizes initial public offering plan
Telkom finalizes initial public offering plan JAKARTA (JP): State-owned domestic telecommunications operator PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) finalized yesterday its plan to go public later this year, concentrating on the offer of a major portion of its shares in the United States.
Tue, 18 Jul 1995
Japanese aid to rise to $1.97b
Japanese aid to rise to $1.97b JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government will increase its concessional loans to Indonesia from the 158 billion yen last fiscal year to 168 billion yen this year and will cut the interest rates on the loans to 2.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Moslem forum holds thanksgiving ceremony
Moslem forum holds thanksgiving ceremony JAKARTA (JP): Around 5,000 Moslem youths packed the Al Azhar Grand Mosque in South Jakarta yesterday to commemorate the Moslem community's contribution to the country's hard-fought battle for independence 50 years ago.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Tigers blow up navy ship as offensive goes on
Tigers blow up navy ship as offensive goes on COLOMBO (AFP): A Tamil Tiger suicide squad blew up a navy ship in northern Sri Lanka yesterday in an attack which claimed the lives of three sailors and ten rebel cadres, the military said.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
1,900 villagers affected by flood
1,900 villagers affected by flood KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: At least 1,913 residents of Ahuwatu, Wawosolo, Ambulanu, and Langgonawe villages, at Ponidhaha sub-district have been evacuated as their houses were inundated by flood last week.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Susi, Ardy retain their crowns in powerful style
Susi, Ardy retain their crowns in powerful style JAKARTA (JP): Susi Susanti and Ardy Wiranata smashed their way to the singles titles at the US$170,000 Sony Indonesia Open badminton championships yesterday.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Our forex management
Our forex management Bank Indonesia's recent decision to widen the buying-and- selling spread (exchange rate band) of the rupiah against the American dollar should be welcomed as effectively discouraging foreign exchange speculation for at least three main reasons.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Expats involved in cultural festival
Expats involved in cultural festival MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Some 60 foreign visitors took part in the opening ceremony of the West Nusa Tenggara Cultural Appreciation Month held here over the weekend.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
'Government should gradually limit monopolistic practices'
'Government should gradually limit monopolistic practices' JAKARTA (JP): The government will have no choice but to gradually limit the monopolistic practices of some business groups in order to comply with its free trade commitment, says Emil Salim, one of Indonesia's most senior economists.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Refugees will be returned to Galang
Refugees will be returned to Galang JAKARTA (JP): Five Vietnamese refugees, who were stranded in East Timor on their way from Galang to Australia, will soon be sent back to Galang Island in Riau.The refugees were stranded on the island on July 9 after the boat which was taking them to Australia was...
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
ABF links lead to $666m in cooperation
ABF links lead to $666m in cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Members of the ASEAN Business Forum (ABF), which was established in 1991, have obtained business cooperation deals worth more than US$666 million, according to an executive.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
JSX fails to maintain upward momentum
JSX fails to maintain upward momentum JAKARTA (JP): Pounded by bouts of profit taking, the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) failed to maintain its upward momentum to close at 508.26 last week, falling by 0.88 points (-0.17 percent) from the previous week.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Kleinwort-Mashill deal
Kleinwort-Mashill deal JAKARTA (JP): Kleinwort Benson Securities of Britain has agreed to strengthen the research activities of PT Mashill Jaya Securities.Mashill's president, Makki Widjaya, said on Saturday that the British company would also cooperate in marketing activities under the cooperation...
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Japanese man dies in Bali
Japanese man dies in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: A 40-year-old Japanese tourist died after being dragged along by the water current while he was swimming on Thursday.Mikkio Yamaguchi died after he was carried away by a strong current as he was swimming at the famous Kuta beach area, Antara reported on...
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Only 30% of proposed industrial estates developed
Only 30% of proposed industrial estates developed JAKARTA (JP): Only 30 percent of those companies licensed to develop industrial estates in Indonesia have done so, to date, as a result of inconsistencies in government policies and low demand.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
ABRI unlikely to let go of close Golkar ties: Scholar
ABRI unlikely to let go of close Golkar ties: Scholar SEMARANG (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) will likely retain its control over Golkar, the dominant political organization which has channeled most of its political aspirations in the past, a noted political analyst says.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Tax on colleges likely to affect education quality
Tax on colleges likely to affect education quality JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to start taxing higher education institutions could have negative consequences on the state of education in Indonesia, a leading college administrator says.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
RI, S'pore to conduct joint expo in September
RI, S'pore to conduct joint expo in September JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Singapore will hold a one-week joint exhibition on industry and investment in Singapore in September, Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo says.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Ramos rules out military action to expel Chinese
Ramos rules out military action to expel Chinese MANILA (Reuter): President Fidel Ramos said yesterday China's occupation of a part of the Spratly Islands claimed by the Philippines did not pose an imminent threat to the country and ruled out military action to expel the Chinese.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Envoy to Australia
Envoy to Australia Like everyone else, I don't like the negative impression Mantiri's nomination as our envoy to Canberra has made in Australia. Choosing an alternative doesn't mean that Indonesia complies with the anti-Indonesian government wishes found in Australia.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
'New city' provides houses and jobs, BSD official says
'New city' provides houses and jobs, BSD official says JAKARTA (JP): Problems such as flooding and traffic jams, which are partly the results of the sporadic development of greater Jakarta, are the main reason for the development of a "new city.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Bhutto postpones Sri Lanka visit
Bhutto postpones Sri Lanka visit COLOMBO (AFP): A proposed visit here by Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has been postponed following the escalation of fighting between Sri Lankan troops and Tamil Tiger separatists, officials said yesterday.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Voltron 3:05 Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: The Crystal Maze 4:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Wayang Appreciation 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religion: Buddhism 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 Children Drama...
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Criticism, result of clash of ideas: Goh
Criticism, result of clash of ideas: Goh SINGAPORE (AFP): Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong has described criticism of Singapore by Western commentators as the outcome of a contest of ideas between the east and the west, and he justified limits on press freedom.