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Sun, 18 Jun 1995
Siswono's daughter dies
Siswono's daughter dies JAKARTA (JP): The daughter of the Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo died in Jerusalem yesterday at 2 a.m., local time, after being treated for thalassemia.Emeralda, 11, left Jakarta with her mother, Mrs.
Sun, 18 Jun 1995
After a year, where have they all gone?
After a year, where have they all gone? On June 21, 1994, the government revoked the publishing licenses of Tempo, Editor and DeTik weeklies. A year has passed and a lot has happened. The following story, and four others on Page 3, recount the activities of the former employees of the three...
Sun, 18 Jun 1995
ASEAN ministers vow to curb pollution
ASEAN ministers vow to curb pollution KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Indonesia yesterday announced plans to open up fire-prone areas for redevelopment as ASEAN's environment ministers adopted a joint plan to curb cross-border pollution plaguing the region.
Sun, 18 Jun 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 7:00 a.m. Morning News 7:30 Healthy and Fresh with Berty Tilarso 7:40 Cartoon: Vicky The Viking 8:05 Culture Program 8:35 Children's Stories 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Music 10:45 Youth Program 11:15 Search for the World 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang ke...
Sun, 18 Jun 1995
Sharing out the 'Tempo' family fortune
Sharing out the 'Tempo' family fortune JAKARTA (JP): Tempo was noted, not only for the high standard of its journalism, but also for its high income. When the magazine was banned last year, its assets had reached about Rp 30 billion (US$13.51 million).
Sun, 18 Jun 1995
What's the modus operandi of holograms?
What's the modus operandi of holograms? JAKARTA (JP): Holography is a special photographic technique using two laser beams that are in interference with each other on a photographic plate of film (photographic emulsion).
Sun, 18 Jun 1995
China, Australia share archery pride
China, Australia share archery pride JAKARTA (JP): China and Australia maintained their formidable grip on victory to share the laurels in the national archery championships, after weathering challenges from Indonesian rivals.
Sun, 18 Jun 1995
Bandung, 'The Paris of Java', has lost its charm
Bandung, 'The Paris of Java', has lost its charmBy Mauro P. Rahardjo BANDUNG (JP): April is a very significant month in the history of Bandung. On April 24, 1955, the Afro-Asian Conference, which led to the establishment of the Non-Aligned Movement, announced its resolutions in Bandung.
Sun, 18 Jun 1995
Passenger liner 'KM Kambuna' showing signs of age
Passenger liner 'KM Kambuna' showing signs of ageBy K. Basrie ONBOARD K.M. KAMBUNA (JP): After only a decade in service the 13,700-GRT ton Kambuna, once the dream of many Indonesian sea travelers, has turned into an old fractured liner.
Sun, 18 Jun 1995
Judge Benjamin gives 'Tempo' ray of hope
Judge Benjamin gives 'Tempo' ray of hopeBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): Judge Benjamin Mangkoedilaga, whose verdict on the Tempo case became a landmark in the judiciary, has an advice for the weekly's diehard journalists: "Don't ever lose your hope.
Sun, 18 Jun 1995
'Tempo' employees take different paths
'Tempo' employees take different paths JAKARTA (JP): When Tempo was banned, the staff were given the choice of joining Gatra or staying with the non-existent magazine for an unpredictable future.Those who remained with the magazine, decided to set up a company to supply articles to some Jakarta...
Sun, 18 Jun 1995
Unique holographic images make their debut in Jakarta
Unique holographic images make their debut in JakartaBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Remember when the monthly National Geographic included a holographic image of an eagle on its March 1984 cover?Sure, a three-dimensional representation on a flat page is quite awesome.
Sun, 18 Jun 1995
Life goes on, amid bitterness for former 'Tempo' staff
Life goes on, amid bitterness for former 'Tempo' staff JAKARTA (JP): Losing your job can be painful, even when it happens to a whole company. But life must go on, and that's the attitude adopted by the former employees of Tempo, DeTik and Editor.
Sun, 18 Jun 1995
Indonesians haggle over everything
Indonesians haggle over everything JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians love to bargain.You don't believe it? Take my sister...One day she told me she was really ashamed of herself."What happened?" I asked."I wanted to buy some papaya, and I haggled and haggled and pressed the abang for a lower price.
Sun, 18 Jun 1995
Guess What? Ismail Saleh
Guess What? Ismail Saleh "I have held various positions in the government, including the head of the Investment Coordinating Board, but this is the first time my name has been 'sold'," said former minister of justice Ismail Saleh."But because it's for Joko, I had no objection.
Sun, 18 Jun 1995
Transindo's unique pilot perform many jobs
Transindo's unique pilot perform many jobs JAKARTA (JP): When the sultan from Malaysia crossed the red carpet to board the 12-seat airplane, pilot Captain Frederick C. Tumbelaka and the other crew members were a little more excited than usual about the hour flight from Kuala Lumpur to Bukittinggi...
Sun, 18 Jun 1995
Guess What? Ratih Sanggarwati
Guess What? Ratih Sanggarwati Elegantly, clad in white shirt, black pants and blazer, Indonesian supermodel Ratih Sanggarwati walked onto the stage, climbed up the steps draped with red cloth and sat on a chair at the top.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Farm lending simplified
Farm lending simplified JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah yesterday announced the simplification of procedures for farmers to obtain credit.Speaking to reporters at a press conference yesterday, Sjarifudin said the bureaucratic procedures for farmers to obtain loans would...
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Violence, robbery cases increase
Violence, robbery cases increase JAKARTA (JP): Police in the greater Jakarta area recorded a significant increase in cases of violence and robberies last month, with vehicle theft and burglary still at the top of the list.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Stolen cars must be returned
Stolen cars must be returned JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Dibyo Widodo, widely known for his strict attitude on discipline, has ordered all crime investigation personnel to return immediately all stolen vehicles, that they are using, to their respective owners.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Local drivers stage down-hearted battle
Local drivers stage down-hearted battle JAKARTA (JP): Leading national drivers have opted to keep themselves away from a possible world-class battle during the Indonesia Rally championships in Medan, North Sumatra next month."I just want to do my best as far as I can.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Bali in the eyes of an Austrian
Bali in the eyes of an Austrian JAKARTA (JP): Bali and its beauty has inspired both local and foreign artists' works. And Austrian surrealist artist Helmut Kand is no exception.Admittedly an admirer of Bali's landscape and religious ceremonies, which he depicts a lot in his paintings, Kand is...
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Itochu joins Perwaja Steel
Itochu joins Perwaja Steel KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Itochu Corp. of Japan has bought a five percent stake in Malaysia's state-owned Perwaja Steel, one of Southeast Asia's largest integrated steel producers, reports said yesterday.Perwaja corporate director K.H.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Bakrie raises $67m through bonds
Bakrie raises $67m through bonds JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie Investindo, a Bakrie Group company, secured US$67 million yesterday through the issuance of exchangeable bonds to a consortium of eight domestic and foreign investment institutions.
Sat, 17 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.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
The independence of Indonesia
The independence of Indonesia The English news service on TVRI Channel Two has been broadcasting a logo, showing the "50th Anniversary, the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia." This is evidently not correct.What happened on Aug.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 16, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Dharmala Insurance 1,500 0 0 Ades Alfindo 2,200 -250 2,500 Andayani Megah 3,075 -100 206,500 AHAP Insurance 3,275 -25...
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Co-ops get Kanindo shares
Co-ops get Kanindo shares JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Federation of Indonesian Batik Cooperatives (GKBI) will get portions of the 25 million shares of the debt-ridden Kanindo group of textile companies.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Political will vital in preservation of city museums
Political will vital in preservation of city museums JAKARTA (JP): Head of the City Museum Office Dirman Surachmat expressed concern yesterday over what he described as the city administration's lack of attention to the preservation of museums in the capital.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Jaya Group joins trend in elite school project
Jaya Group joins trend in elite school projectBy Hyginus Hardoyo JAKARTA (JP): The Jaya Group, one of Indonesia's largest business entities, is joining the trend among large-scale business groups to develop elite schools to meet the steadily rising demand for quality education.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Most E. Timorese live in poverty
Most E. Timorese live in poverty DILI, East Timor: About 70 percent of the 892,000 East Timorese residents still live below the poverty line, a local official said yesterday."Those in absolute poverty live in isolated villages.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Two killed, one injured in offshore blast
Two killed, one injured in offshore blast JAKARTA (JP): An explosion on a natural gas processing platform in the Java Sea killed at least two people and injured one other, with one fisherman still missing, the city water police announced yesterday.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Population hard to control
Population hard to control KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The local government conceded yesterday that its efforts to check population growth has not brought about the expected results.Chief of the provincial population office Yoeswantoro said that the failure to control the population growth rate is...
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Freeport Indonesia no longer alone
Freeport Indonesia no longer aloneBy Imanuddin TIMIKA, Irian Jaya (JP): For more than 25 years, PT Freeport Indonesia Company was virtually the only investor in Irian Jaya, managing a highly profitable copper and gold mining operation in the province's hinterland.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
See it live
See it live The followings are sports competitions shown live on TV this weekend (all Western Indonesia Time):SaturdaySoccer Indonesian league: Pelita Jaya v PSDS Deli Serdang TVRI at 3.30 p.m.SundayBoxing WBO heavyweight championship: Riddick Bowe v Jorge Luis Gonzalez, ANTeve at 9.00 a.m.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
East Java to honor Sukarno
East Java to honor Sukarno JAKARTA (JP): East Java authorities have taken charge of all the arrangements for the commemoration of the death of Indonesia's first president, Sukarno.The ceremony will be held in the city of Blitar where Sukarno is buried.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
More banks for STNK applicants
More banks for STNK applicants JAKARTA (JP): PT Sakra Bima Mandala Persada has signed a cooperation agreement with seven local private banks to expand business networks in vehicle document processing.The agreement was signed at the Jakarta Hilton Hotel here yesterday by executives of the private...
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Swindler gets 4 years
Swindler gets 4 years BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The district court sentenced a woman to four years imprisonment for swindling Rp 3 billion (US$1.3 million) mostly from local and West Java businessmen.Judge Dardiri said in the verdict that the convict, 45-year- old Dewi Untari, a resident of Bandar...
Sat, 17 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, 17 Jun 1995
Thorough assessment of state firms urged
Thorough assessment of state firms urged JAKARTA (JP): Comprehensive assessment of the overall performances of state-owned companies is prerequisite to entering the free market era, a senior government official said yesterday.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Bambang's stake in VDH
Bambang's stake in VDH SINGAPORE (AFP): A son of Indonesian President Soeharto has raised to more than 10 percent his stake in Singapore's publicly listed power and infrastructure company Van Der Horst (VDH).
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Indonesian literature goes to Bulgaria
Indonesian literature goes to BulgariaBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Bulgaria is one continent away from Indonesia, but in terms of culture the distance has to some wonderful extent been bridged by a Bulgarian poet named Krassin Himmirsky.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Five firms awarded Pertamina contracts
Five firms awarded Pertamina contracts JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil company Pertamina awarded yesterday production sharing and technical assistance contracts worth US$171.17 million to four foreign firms and one local company.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
RI-China small business promotion
RI-China small business promotion JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia-China Foundation for Economic, Social and Cultural Cooperation will discuss cooperation among the small and medium-scale businesses of the two countries in its annual meeting in Beijing from Aug. 2 to Aug. 7.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
ABRI begins another round of reshuffles
ABRI begins another round of reshuffles JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) announced top personnel changes yesterday, affecting 85 officers in all the branches of service -- the Army, the Navy, the Air Force and the National Police.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Plagiarized paper?
Plagiarized paper? As an Indonesian living in an increasingly global world, I applaud my country's initiative in allowing international conferences to be staged here.One such conference, entitled Communications, Culture, and Development, sponsored by Asian Mass Media Communications Research and...
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Freeport criticized despite its success
Freeport criticized despite its success TIMIKA, Irian Jaya (JP): PT Freeport Indonesia Company may be one of the biggest success stories of foreign investment in Indonesia, but it is not free of criticism.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Singapore aims to become Europe's gateway to Asia
Singapore aims to become Europe's gateway to Asia SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong urged Europe to step up investment in Asia, saying yesterday the strategically-located island nation could serve as a bridge between the two continents.
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
U.S. to asses labor conditions in Indonesia
U.S. to asses labor conditions in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): A new United States study of labor conditions in Indonesia which begins next week could lead to the suspension of the trade privileges granted to this country by Washington under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).
Sat, 17 Jun 1995
Ketut vows to cut back log of cases
Ketut vows to cut back log of cases JAKARTA (JP): The newly-installed Deputy Chief Justice of the State Administrative Court, TH Ketut Suraputra, asserted yesterday that one of his man goals in the job was to reduce the mounting backlog of appeals' cases in the Supreme Court.