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Sat, 24 Jun 1995
Peruvian photo expo at TIM
Peruvian photo expo at TIM JAKARTA (JP): Thirty five color photographs about life in Peru are on display at Gallery Cipta III of Taman Ismail Marzuki art center.The "Peru, a Country of Diversity" exhibition was opened by the Peruvian ambassador's wife, Elard Escala, on Thursday night and will last...
Sat, 24 Jun 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 23, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,250 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,275 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 3,225 100 461,000 Aneka...
Sat, 24 Jun 1995
Registering vehicles at banks not mandatory
Registering vehicles at banks not mandatory JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Dibyo Widodo said the government had no intention of forcing people to use the services of a company it has appointed to process vehicle registration documents.
Sat, 24 Jun 1995
Manila registers deficit
Manila registers deficit MANILA (AFP): The Philippines registered a US$645-million balance of payments deficit in the three months to March from a surplus of $895 million in the same period last year, the Central Bank said yesterday.
Sat, 24 Jun 1995
Newly appointed NBI chief dies
Newly appointed NBI chief dies MANILA (Reuter): The chief of the Philippines' National Bureau of Investigation, who was appointed only a week ago, died of a heart attack yesterday, a Manila hospital spokesman said.
Sat, 24 Jun 1995
City Council warns developer
City Council warns developer JAKARTA (JP): The City Council wants the municipal administration to punish a land developer, PT Pacific Corponusa, for failing to build public facilities as the law requires.
Sat, 24 Jun 1995
Inspection of air cargo by surveyors urged
Inspection of air cargo by surveyors urged JAKARTA (JP): Importers, doubting the quality of local customs services, are proposing that the government continue allowing a private surveyor company to inspect imported air cargo at their points of loading.
Sat, 24 Jun 1995
Western view?
Western view? Well, finally we know! Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to Mr Farid Baskoro for his most informative sentiments on the feelings, thoughts and actions of Westerners here in Indonesia (The Jakarta Post, June 22, 1995).
Sat, 24 Jun 1995
New policy on permits draws mixed reactions
New policy on permits draws mixed reactions JAKARTA (JP): The government's decision to waive permit requirements for academic seminars received mixed reactions yesterday, as a former general hailed it as a step forward while the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation blasted the reform as superficial and...
Sat, 24 Jun 1995
Mar'ie vows to find missing funds
Mar'ie vows to find missing funds JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad vowed yesterday to get to the bottom of a discrepancy in government records regarding funds left over from the 1987 general election.
Sat, 24 Jun 1995
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.
Sat, 24 Jun 1995
Indonesia, Kazakhstan to boost economic ties
Indonesia, Kazakhstan to boost economic ties JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto and his Kazakh counterpart President Nursultan Nazarbayev yesterday agreed to further improve economic and trade cooperation between their two countries.
Sat, 24 Jun 1995
Rugby final live at Hilton
Rugby final live at Hilton JAKARTA (JP): A giant screen will show the World Cup Rugby Union final live, in the lush tropical garden of the Sriwedari Restaurant at the Jakarta Hilton International this evening.
Sat, 24 Jun 1995
Police told to ticket erring military officers
Police told to ticket erring military officers JAKARTA (JP): Police officers should have the courage and resolve to ticket members of the Armed Forces (ABRI) who violate traffic laws, City Military Chief Maj. Gen. Wiranto said yesterday.
Sat, 24 Jun 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Force 5 Danguard Ace 3:05 Sports: Dunhill League (live) 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Forum 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Variety Program: Dianrana 8:05 TV Drama: Hati Yang Mendua 9:00 World...
Sat, 24 Jun 1995
Drinking water projects delayed
Drinking water projects delayed JAKARTA (JP): The issuance of permits for the installation of water pipelines that the state-owned water company applied for three months ago is pending.The company applied for permits for excavations in eight locations. Each of the projects are worth Rp 2.
Sat, 24 Jun 1995
'Gridlock shows economic progress'
'Gridlock shows economic progress' JAKARTA (JP): The notorious traffic gridlock in the city reflects economic development, former Jakarta governor Tjokropranolo says."If traffic is not congested, it is a sign that economic development is stagnant," he told the Antara news agency yesterday.
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
Prostitution
ProstitutionFrom NeracaA seminar held recently in Tangerang, West Java, discussed the problem of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), for which there is still no known cure.
Fri, 23 Jun 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, 23 Jun 1995
'Tempo' to go ahead with 'dummy' edition
'Tempo' to go ahead with 'dummy' edition JAKARTA (JP): Tempo journalists said yesterday that they will go ahead with the publication of their new "introductory" copy later this week despite government opposition.
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
Humpuss breaks ground for new methanol plant
Humpuss breaks ground for new methanol plant BONTANG, East Kalimantan (JP): The Humpuss Group, through its subsidiary PT Kaltim Methanol Industry, yesterday started building the country's first privately-owned methanol plant in the Kaltim Industrial Estate here with an investment of US$300 million.
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
Many can't read the Koran
Many can't read the Koran JAKARTA (JP): As many as 25 percent of Moslems in Indonesia cannot read the Koran in its original Arabic script, chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council said yesterday.Hasan Basri said that one of the ways of reducing the number of people who are Koran illiterate is...
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
PSP issues bonus shares
PSP issues bonus shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Putra Surya Perkasa (PSP), a publicly-listed property developer, announced yesterday its plan to issue two-for-three bonus shares to its existing shareholders.The company stated that the bonus shares would be issued from the agio, the share price premium...
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
Stop pollution, Freeport told
Stop pollution, Freeport told Fak-Fak, Irian Jaya: The local administration has urged the PT Freeport mining company to stop polluting the Aikwa River, which it claims has contributed to the destruction of 3,000 ha of forest.
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
Book tells of Bondan's love of Indonesia
Book tells of Bondan's love of Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): A biography of an Australian woman known for her strong ties to Indonesia, published by the Australia-Indonesia Institute, was launched this week.Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas launched the book, In Love with a Nation, Molly Bondan and...
Fri, 23 Jun 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, 23 Jun 1995
China denies island dispute, seeks talks
China denies island dispute, seeks talks BEIJING (AFP): China denied yesterday that any dispute existed between itself and Indonesia over the South China Sea's Natuna Islands, but said it was willing to hold talks with Jakarta to settle demarcation.
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
BUN to raise capital
BUN to raise capital JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of the publicly-listed Bank Umum Nasional (BUN) agreed in an extra-ordinary meeting to increase the bank's authorized capital to Rp 750 billion (US$340.9 million) from Rp 300 billion at present.
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
Architecture
Architecture Coming back to Jakarta after 18 years and with the plan to be once more one of its citizens for a number of years, I was immensely impressed by the development that has been taking place in the city, but most of all in its center.
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Kabuto 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:00 School Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Culture Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Karya Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Music 9:00...
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
Singer ends Yayuk's run in Eastbourne tourney
Singer ends Yayuk's run in Eastbourne tourney EASTBOURNE, England (Agencies): Yayuk Basuki of Indonesia was another victim of an upset, this time by Germany's Christina Singer at the quarterfinals of the Eastbourne women's tennis grasscourt tournament yesterday.
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 22, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ----------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,250 50 2,500 AHAP Insurance 3,275 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 3,125 25 157,500 Aneka Kimia...
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
Instilling learning discipline in schools worth retaining
Instilling learning discipline in schools worth retainingBy John Phillips This is the second of two articles exploring the good and bad sides of American and Indonesian school learning processes. YOGYAKARTA (JP): Early childhood education experts have stressed, for many years, the importance of the...
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
Tax on apartment houses
Tax on apartment houses JAKARTA (JP): In addition to the 10 percent Value Added Tax (VAT), the sale of apartment houses of more than 150 square meters will also be subject to a luxury tax of 10 percent.
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
S'pore RI's third partner
S'pore RI's third partner SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore has become Indonesia's third largest trading partner, after two-way trade surged past US$6 billion in 1994, the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce said yesterday.Indonesia had a surplus of $2.
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
Controversial RI film to hit Tokyo cinemas
Controversial RI film to hit Tokyo cinemasBy Masayuki Kitamura TOKYO (Kyodo): An Indonesian film about the adventures and friendship of a rich body and a poor boy that was yanked from the screen at home will be shown at an independent Tokyo cinema this summer.
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
Environment goes to school
Environment goes to school CIREBON, West Java: The city administration will include an environmental awareness class as part of the local content in the 1995 elementary school curriculum.Antara quoted Mayor Kumaedhi Syafrudin as saying yesterday that, for the first phase, the new class would be...
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
Intinusa's dividend
Intinusa's dividend JAKARTA (JP): PT Intinusa Selareksa, a granite tile manufacturer listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), will pay a cash dividend of Rp 70 (3.18 U.S cents) per share for the 1994 book year.
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
Agency to move ahead with nuclear plant
Agency to move ahead with nuclear plant JAKARTA (JP): Despite persistent protests from conservationists, the National Atomic Agency plans to go ahead with the construction of a nuclear power plant in Central Java.
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
Development of Jakarta must succeed: Surjadi
Development of Jakarta must succeed: Surjadi JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja sought support from city residents yesterday to make the development of Jakarta, a city of 10 million people, a success.
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
Schering pays dividend
Schering pays dividend JAKARTA (JP): PT Schering-Plough Indonesia announced yesterday a 71 percent increase in its final dividend to Rp 600 (27.2 U.S. cents) for its 1994 operation, from Rp 300 for 1993.The company's president, Philip A.
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
S. Kalimantan maintains lead in diving c'ships
S. Kalimantan maintains lead in diving c'ships JAKARTA (JP): The mighty South Kalimantan team continued its winning run in the national diving championships yesterday when it snatched four more gold medals to perch clear on top of the standings.
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
'Wayang orang' festival next week
'Wayang orang' festival next week JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta will host the fourth national festival of traditional Javanese opera, or wayang orang, from June 30 through July 15.The festival hopes to preserve the theatrical show that was once highly popular in Central Java, especially in the ancient...
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
Malaysia introduces capital-mart boosters
Malaysia introduces capital-mart boosters KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's capital-market boosting measures unveiled yesterday will make it more competitive but foreign fund managers said they may not be attractive enough to turn Kuala Lumpur into the region's top financial center.
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
KL probes PVC dumping by rivals
KL probes PVC dumping by rivals KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia has launched a probe into allegations that Thailand, South Korea and Singapore were dumping polymer-vinyl chloride (PVC) floor coverings at below-market prices here, officials said yesterday.
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
Doctor in Irian Jaya
Doctor in Irian JayaFrom KompasI read the article about the experience of an honorary doctor in Irian Jaya (Kompas, May 26, 1995). The article concerns mostly personal matters.A doctor myself, I was once assigned to the remotest area in Irian Jaya for four years.
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
Govt to issue permits for pulp production
Govt to issue permits for pulp production JAKARTA (JP): The government will resume issuing licenses for the establishment of industrial timber plantations to boost the country's pulp production, Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo says.
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
'Tempo' employees
'Tempo' employees Thank you for publishing the article about PT Reksa Mitra Berjaya (RMB) in your Sunday issue (June 18, 1995).However, we feel that there is something which needs clarifying. The article gave the impression that our friends from the defunct Tempo magazine, who join Get-plus, seem...
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
Jababeka's profit surges
Jababeka's profit surges JAKARTA (JP): PT Kawasan Industri Jababeka, a publicly listed industrial estate operator, reported an over 200 percent rise in its net profit to Rp 91.7 billion (US$41.68 million) in 1994, from Rp 30.9 billion in 1993.
Fri, 23 Jun 1995
More houses built illegally
More houses built illegally BEKASI (JP): As the unrest triggered by the cancellation of a housing project in an irrigated area still lingers, another realtor has confessed to building 48 houses before having official permits.