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Thu, 18 May 1995
FA racers improve their performance in practice
FA racers improve their performance in practice JAKARTA (JP): Two participants of the Formula Asia auto racing championship, the second leg of which will start on Saturday and Sunday at the Sentul circuit near Bogor, West Java, have recorded considerable time improvements during their practice...
Thu, 18 May 1995
Local archers finish poorly
Local archers finish poorly JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia finished poorly at the 8th Coq French Archery Tournament in Montelimar, France which ended on Monday.Rusena Gelanteh, the first national female archer to score the Olympic standard point of 1,302 during home training, was stopped at 150-134 in the...
Thu, 18 May 1995
Mien decries TV series as sexist
Mien decries TV series as sexist JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Women's Roles Mien Sugandhi has poured cold water on the highly popular, locally-made television programs known as sinetron, condemning them as sexist.
Thu, 18 May 1995
Malaysia needs more skilled workers from RI
Malaysia needs more skilled workers from RIBy Ridwan M. Sijabat KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Senior Malaysian government officials say they need more skilled Indonesian workers to help implement their Vision 2020 blueprint that will help their country become a full- fledged industrial nation.
Thu, 18 May 1995
Eindhoven delays Indonesian trip
Eindhoven delays Indonesian trip JAKARTA (JP): Former Dutch first division soccer champion PSV Eindhoven postponed its arrival here for six months due to national team commitment.Eindhoven's secretary Mariaan Krueger told Antara from Eindhoven on Tuesday that his team would make its Indonesian trip...
Thu, 18 May 1995
1,000 firms have no set address
1,000 firms have no set address SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan (JP): Officials of the local government office of statistics could hardly believe their eyes when they found that 1,000 of the 1,600 companies in Samarinda have no clear address.
Thu, 18 May 1995
Timor needs more vocational schools
Timor needs more vocational schools DILI, East Timor: The province needs more vocational schools to help harness its economic potential, governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares says."The region has tremendous agricultural potential, therefore it would be ideal to establish vocational courses in that...
Thu, 18 May 1995
Kanindo takeover draws criticism and scepticism
Kanindo takeover draws criticism and scepticismBy Hidayat Jati JAKARTA (JP): The takeover of the troubled Kanindotex group of textile companies by a well-connected consortium drew criticism and skepticism from various analysts yesterday.
Thu, 18 May 1995
Satya Wacana conflict worsens
Satya Wacana conflict worsens SALATIGA, Central Java: Academics opposed to the rector of Satya Wacana Christian University, John JOI Ihalauw, plan to establish a rival college within the same campus."We have formed a special team in charge of looking for investors who are interested in setting up a...
Thu, 18 May 1995
Council approves bill on cemetary agency replanning
Council approves bill on cemetary agency replanning JAKARTA (JP): The City Council approved yesterday a bill on the restructuring of the City Cemetery Agency designed to improve its services."The structure of the agency should be improved to support the city administration's decision to make...
Thu, 18 May 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 17, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------ ADES ALFINDO 2,550 100 2,500 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,575 195,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA...
Thu, 18 May 1995
Nynex to expand telecom business in Indonesia
Nynex to expand telecom business in Indonesia HONG KONG (JP): Nynex Network Systems Company, a divestiture of the Bell system based in New York, plans to expand its business in Indonesia as part of its global market strategy to strengthen its operations in the Asia-Pacific region.
Wed, 17 May 1995
India tries to promote trade among South Asian states
India tries to promote trade among South Asian states Weary of the reputation it has earned of being a regional bully, India is trying to change its big brother image by promoting trade. Mahesh Uniyal of Inter Press Service reports.
Wed, 17 May 1995
ABRI urged to probe Marsinah case
ABRI urged to probe Marsinah case SEMARANG (JP): A human rights campaigner urged the military yesterday to investigate the allegations that some of its members may have been involved in the 1993 murder of labor activist Marsinah.
Wed, 17 May 1995
Iraqi VP begins visit in Indonesia
Iraqi VP begins visit in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Iraqi Vice President Taha Yassin Ramadhan launched straight into talks with his Indonesian counterpart Try Sutrisno only a few hours after his arrival yesterday.
Wed, 17 May 1995
Fire destroys 17 shops
Fire destroys 17 shops PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Fire gutted 17 shops in the Siantan shopping center on Monday, police said yesterday.The fire started from a shop belonging to Sukartoni at 12 p.m. It rapidly spread due to the blowing wind under the scorching sun, said the spokesman for the West...
Wed, 17 May 1995
Palm oil output up in KL
Palm oil output up in KL KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's palm oil production this year is expected to be boosted by favorable weather to 7.8 million tons, or about 8.3 percent more than last year's 7.2 million tons, officials said yesterday.
Wed, 17 May 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, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Wed, 17 May 1995
Walhi sues government over mining project
Walhi sues government over mining project JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) filed a lawsuit yesterday against the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Mines for approving a PT Freeport environmental management plan without consulting it as a partner.
Wed, 17 May 1995
Formula Asia continues
Formula Asia continues JAKARTA (JP): The Formula Asia auto racing championship will resume on Saturday and Sunday at the Sentul circuit in Bogor, West Java, with a strong performance expected from Indonesia's Roy Haryanto.
Wed, 17 May 1995
Five killed in road accident
Five killed in road accident PATI, Central Java: Five people were killed and two seriously injured when their car crashed into an oncoming truck in Margorejo near here yesterday.Eyewitnesses said the accident happened when the car zigzagged at high speed.
Wed, 17 May 1995
Minister explains bill to reduce ABRI seats
Minister explains bill to reduce ABRI seats JAKARTA (JP): The military might lose some seats in the House of Representatives (DPR) but its socio-political role would improve, Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. said yesterday.
Wed, 17 May 1995
Yogie denies ban on Megawati in E. Java
Yogie denies ban on Megawati in E. Java JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch Yogie S.M. yesterday denied allegations that Megawati Soekarnoputri, the chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), has become a persona non-grata in East Java.
Wed, 17 May 1995
Australian doubles team steady on road to Jakarta
Australian doubles team steady on road to Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The Australian doubles team of Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde proved to be hot contenders for the Association of Tennis Professionals World Doubles Championship finals after their successful title defense in Pinehurst over the...
Wed, 17 May 1995
US$38m from EU for Leuser Park
US$38m from EU for Leuser Park JAKARTA (JP): The European Union has pledged to provide US$38 million to support Indonesia's efforts to save the Leuser National Park in Aceh, Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Soeryohadikusumo said yesterday.
Wed, 17 May 1995
Consortium prevails in Kanindotex takeover
Consortium prevails in Kanindotex takeover JAKARTA (JP): The protracted saga of the Kanindotex Group takeover ended last night as a consortium lead by businessman Bambang Trihatmodjo, President Soeharto's second son, secured all of the troubled textile group's controlling shares as well as its...
Wed, 17 May 1995
Firm told to act on Bira Island
Firm told to act on Bira Island JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja instructed PT Pulau Seribu Paradise, the developer of a golf course on Bira Island, North Jakarta, to audit the island's environment.
Wed, 17 May 1995
U.S. dollar mixed on Asian marts
U.S. dollar mixed on Asian marts SINGAPORE (AFP): The U.S. dollar finished stronger in Singapore trading yesterday despite some profit-taking after it clawed back from historic lows to recover against the yen and the mark, dealers said.
Wed, 17 May 1995
Sampoerna sets up firm
Sampoerna sets up firm JAKARTA (JP): PT HM Sampoerna, a major cigarette producer listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, will set up a subsidiary, to be called Sampoerna International, in Singapore to promote its exports to South East Asian countries, a company executive said.
Wed, 17 May 1995
Permadi and Bintang cases
Permadi and Bintang casesFrom SinarThe Permadi and Sri Bintang Pamungkas cases are new phenomena in our social and political life. Permadi was accused of making a blasphemous statement regarding the Prophet Mohammad, and Sri Bintang was accused of organizing and supplying materials for a...
Wed, 17 May 1995
Students warned on national unity
Students warned on national unity DEPOK, West Java (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko warned students yesterday against printing articles in campus publications which could harm national unity.Opening a journalistic training program for students from various institutions being held at the...
Wed, 17 May 1995
NPT extension shows domination of power
NPT extension shows domination of powerBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Despite some minor gains for the non-nuclear nations, the recent review conference which permanently extended the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) reflects the nuclear powers' continued haughty domination of the...
Wed, 17 May 1995
Hoodlums and poverty
Hoodlums and povertyFrom GatraThe authorities have been trying to curb hoodlum activity around the country, a move much hailed by society at large. Many people want the complete removal of this "predator" species from Indonesian soil.
Wed, 17 May 1995
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: FisheryJapressFISHERY CONFERENCE: Thailand's Prime Minister Chuan Leek Pai (left) in deep discussion with chairman of the ASEAN Fisheries Federation J.A. Sumendap (center) and Sutara (right), head of the Indonesian delegation at the federation's conference in Bangkok last week.
Wed, 17 May 1995
Cause for reflection
Cause for reflection In a declaration, issued on Friday May 12, at Taman Ismail Marzuki in Jakarta, signatories of the document, including W.S. Rendra, Emha Ainun Najib and Goenawan Mohamad, noted that a return appeared to have taken place to the principle of politics as the ruling power, of...
Wed, 17 May 1995
Closed discos back in business
Closed discos back in business JAKARTA (JP): The owner of B-1 denied press reports yesterday that the authorities had closed his discotheque for operating after closing time and for being a site used for drug transactions, especially for the banned drug "ecstasy".
Wed, 17 May 1995
RP posts budget surplus
RP posts budget surplus MANILA (UPI): The Philippine Central Bank announced yesterday a budget surplus of 14.6 billion pesos (US$567 million) for the first four months of the year, or 228 percent higher than the target 6.39 billion pesos ($248 million).
Wed, 17 May 1995
RI pushes forward with peace plan
RI pushes forward with peace plan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will press on with its proposal to end the civil war in the former Yugoslavia despite deteriorating conditions in the field, senior diplomat Nana Sutresna said yesterday.
Wed, 17 May 1995
Junior Lee must save Singapore Telecom
Junior Lee must save Singapore TelecomBy P. Parameswaran SINGAPORE (AFP): Soldier-turned-executive Lee Hsien Yang, son of statesman Lee Kuan Yew, faces the daunting task of maintaining Singapore Telecom's competitive edge as the local giant faces an erosion of its monopoly, analysts say.
Wed, 17 May 1995
At least 42 feared dead in Philippine ferry inferno
At least 42 feared dead in Philippine ferry inferno LUCENA, Philippines (Reuter): Forty-two people were killed when a Philippine inter-island ferry caught fire and sank early yesterday, with passengers leaping into the sea without life jackets in their panic, survivors and rescue officials said.
Wed, 17 May 1995
Chinese boats block RP navy ship from Spratly reef
Chinese boats block RP navy ship from Spratly reef OFF MISCHIEF REEF, the Spratlys (AFP): Two Chinese fishing boats cut across the bow of a Philippine Navy vessel escorting journalists on a controversial tour of the disputed Spratly Islands, according to pool reports of the visit.
Wed, 17 May 1995
Govt budget in deficit in 1992-1993
Govt budget in deficit in 1992-1993 JAKARTA (JP): The government's budget ran into a deficit of Rp 551.19 billion (US$247.17 million at the current rate) in 1992- 1993 due to higher-than-expected spending for development programs, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday.
Wed, 17 May 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 16, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,450 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,575 75 392,500 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA...
Wed, 17 May 1995
Floods devastate 11 hamlets
Floods devastate 11 hamlets PADANG SIDEMPUAN, North Sumatra: Last week's floods devastated 11 hamlets and forced the residents of another six hamlets to flee their homes.A spokesman for the Tapanuli Selatan administration Sarmadan Harahap told Antara that aside from the 11 destroyed hamlets,...
Wed, 17 May 1995
Star TV to air Asian PGA Tour
Star TV to air Asian PGA Tour HONG KONG (Reuter): The Asian PGA Tour said yesterday it had signed a 10-year deal with Hong Kong-based Star TV for the broadcast of a one-hour highlight show of the tour's 20-event schedule.
Wed, 17 May 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 TV Series: Muppet 3:05 Indonesia My Country 3:30 Science Program 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Bahasa Indonesia Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Science Program 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music 8:05 Comedy 9:00 World News 9:25 Music...
Wed, 17 May 1995
Indonesia faces tough challenge in Lausanne
Indonesia faces tough challenge in Lausanne LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AFP): Indonesia's world championship dominance comes under threat from Europe's finest at this year's event beginning here today.Denmark's Poul-Erik Hoyer-Larsen and Sweden's China-born Lim Xiaoqing won the All-England championships...
Wed, 17 May 1995
Vast paddy fields inundated
Vast paddy fields inundated BARABAI, South Kalimantan: Floods triggered by incessant heavy rains have been inundating thousands of hectares of paddy fields in Hulusungai district, about 165 kilometers north of here.
Wed, 17 May 1995
Fake cooking oil producers nabbed
Fake cooking oil producers nabbed JAKARTA (JP): City Police yesterday arrested eight people for allegedly producing cooking oil illegally in a factory in Cikarang, East Jakarta.Police officer Col. Heniyoso told reporters that seven of the arrested people were believed to be the factory's workers...
Wed, 17 May 1995
Dili quake death toll rises to five
Dili quake death toll rises to five DILI, East Timor (JP): The death toll from Sunday's earthquake rose to five yesterday, with four more victims found in the Ermera Regency west of here.Nine other people remain unaccounted for, East Timor Police Chief Col.