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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Mantiri's nomination withdrawn
Mantiri's nomination withdrawn JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday announced that it has withdrawn the appointment of Lt.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.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Law on monopolies needed
Law on monopolies needed The tendency for the growth of monopolies and cartels in our national economy appears to be getting due attention from the government. In a meeting with Commission VI of the House of Representatives on Monday, the Minister of Investment-Chairman of the Investment...
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 5, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,250 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 -25 2,500 Alumindo 1,100 0 7,500 Andayani Megah 3,275 50 240,000 Aneka Kimia...
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Graffiti contest
Graffiti contest A number of high school students climb a wall to paint graffiti in a contest at Grogol in West Jakarta, which is sponsored by the city administration.The administration offered cash prizes of Rp 100,000 (US$45) to the winners yesterday.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Six young women questioned about subversive activities
Six young women questioned about subversive activities JAKARTA (JP): The local military is currently investigating six young women, workers of a beauty salon, over allegations that they are involved with a clandestine group seeking to establish an Islamic state in Indonesia, police said...
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Peace initiatives boost economic progress: Ramos
Peace initiatives boost economic progress: Ramos MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos said yesterday that his peace initiatives with the Philippines' three main rebel groups had opened the door for economic development in regions formerly in the grip of the insurgents.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Prostitute at Dadap has AIDS
Prostitute at Dadap has AIDS JAKARTA (JP): The Tangerang Health Office did blood tests on 158 prostitutes of the Dadap red-light district in June last year. The results, which were made known in May this year, showed that one of the prostitutes tested HIV positive.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Residents rail against project's pollution, noise
Residents rail against project's pollution, noise JAKARTA (JP): Residents of the Bendungan Hilir subdistrict in Central Jakarta are objecting to the pollution emanating from construction work on the upbeat Park Royale apartment complex being developed by PT Sari Lembah Hijau.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Unpopular fine
Unpopular fineFrom RepublikaI am a student of a private university (FEUP), a prestigious institution in South Jakarta. It is an expensive university, yet it has unpopular regulations that students must abide by.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Malaysian group buys 60% of Multidana
Malaysian group buys 60% of Multidana JAKARTA (JP): Arab Malaysian Securities Holding Sdn. Bhd. of Malaysia has taken over a 60 percent stake in PT Multidana Sekurindo, a member of the Jakarta Stock Exchange, through an injection of Rp 6.6 billion (US$3 million) in fresh funds.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Social foundations required to pay income tax
Social foundations required to pay income tax JAKARTA (JP): All incomes generated by social foundations from direct operations, including those engaged in educational and health activities, are taxable, Tax Director General Fuad Bawazier announced yesterday.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Investment in ASEAN up by 131 percent in 1994
Investment in ASEAN up by 131 percent in 1994 KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Foreign investment into ASEAN jumped by 131 percent to US$39.5 billion last year from $17.1 billion in 1993, with Indonesia absorbing the bulk of the increase, Malaysian trade authorities said yesterday.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Zoo adds three baby camels
Zoo adds three baby camels SURABAYA, East Java: The Surabaya zoo has enriched its collection with the birth of three camels in the space of less than one month."Selly delivered Yono on June 12, Sheba delivered Andy on June 21 and Humpy delivered a baby, which has yet to be named, on June 30," said...
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
RI participation in world pageant protested
RI participation in world pageant protested JAKARTA (JP): An academic has come out against the participation of Indonesian women in world modeling pageants abroad.The chief of the Women's Study Center at Surabaya Airlangga University, Sanituti Hariadi, said to the Antara news agency on Wednesday...
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
'Muhammadiyah needs to revive think tank'
'Muhammadiyah needs to revive think tank'By Santi WE Soekanto and Wisnu Pramudya BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Muhammadiyah has lost its character as a reformist Islamic movement, particularly concerning socio- political issues, largely because its think tank has been dormant, political observers say.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Stories to Remember 3:05 A day with the Adipura'95 winner 3:30 TV Drama: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 Boyscout 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening...
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
City police ask for criticism from Jakartans
City police ask for criticism from JakartansBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): The city police are asking Jakartans for a "special" gift for their 49th birthday: criticism."The police cannot do much to improve its services, and know what its weaknesses are, without criticism from the public," City Police...
Thu, 06 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, 06 Jul 1995
Discipline and traffic
Discipline and trafficFrom KompasOn June 29, 1995 at about 7.40 p.m. I was approaching the intersection of Palmerah Barat, Kebayoran Lama and Rawabelong. The traffic was heavy and the traffic lights were functioning normally. But surprisingly the traffic was in complete chaos.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Prasetiya Mulya vows to help small firms
Prasetiya Mulya vows to help small firms JAKARTA (JP): The Prasetiya Mulya Foundation vowed yesterday to join hands with small-scale businesses and cooperatives through a partnership program which will involve management education, training and consultation.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
NGOs call for government supervision
NGOs call for government supervision JAKARTA (JP): Six non-government organizations urged the House of Representatives yesterday to introduce legislation to regulate their activities in the interests of clarity.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Industry research projects continue
Industry research projects continue JAKARTA (JP): More small industries will hopefully benefit from the research conducted by higher education institutes, as the Ministry of Education and Culture launches the second phase of a cooperation program between companies and universities.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Malaysia orders in-depth probe into landslide
Malaysia orders in-depth probe into landslide KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Malaysian government yesterday ordered an in-depth probe into last week's landslide that killed 21 holiday-makers, among them 10 foreigners, at the foot of a highland casino-resort.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
W. Jakarta on the discipline drive
W. Jakarta on the discipline drive JAKARTA (JP): Prostitutes, hawkers, truck drivers and home owners have all fallen victim to the government's National Discipline Campaign which has been underway since May.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
IPTN has orders for 192 aircraft
IPTN has orders for 192 aircraft JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said yesterday the Bandung-based IPTN aerospace company had so far received orders from Europe, the United States and Indonesia for 192 units of its N-250 turboprop passenger aircraft.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Paper cuts number of pages
Paper cuts number of pages JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The only newspaper in Irian Jaya, Tifa Irian, has reduced the number of its pages from 16 to 12, the paper's chief editor Bill Rettob said yesterday.Bill said that he was compelled to take the measure due to the hike in the price of newsprint.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
HK funds for ASEAN
HK funds for ASEAN SINGAPORE (AFP): HSBC Holdings plc's asset management arm has shifted from Hong Kong to Singapore the management responsibility for regional investment funds totaling S$1 billion (US$714.28 million), officials said yesterday.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
Jakarta Auto Expo next week
Jakarta Auto Expo next week JAKARTA (JP): Without the participation of the two most powerful local automotive companies, the eighth Jakarta Auto Expo will carry on next week, an executive of the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association said yesterday.