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Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Yongki's execution countdown begins
Yongki's execution countdown begins SURAKARTA, Central Java: The provincial police command has a 11-member firing squad ready to execute Kartacahyadi, alias Yongki, who was sentenced to death for robbing and killing a family of three in 1990.Central Java Police Chief Maj. Gen.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
RI boat crew sent home
RI boat crew sent home WELLINGTON (AFP): Twenty Indonesian crew members who walked off two South Korean squid boats in Wellington complaining of inhumane treatment are being sent home, the ship's agent said yesterday.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
U.S. cities considered for IPTN's plants
U.S. cities considered for IPTN's plants JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is considering Mobile in Alabama or Macon in Georgia as the site for the new PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) assembly plant in the United States, State Minister of Research and Technology B.J.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Why pick and choose?
Why pick and choose? Taxi number 2492. That's a President taxi. Number 2492. It wasn't really surprising that he didn't want to take me where I wanted to go. What did surprise me was that it happened at Pondok Indah Mall.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Preparatory APEC meeting closes in Japan
Preparatory APEC meeting closes in Japan FUKUOKA, Japan (AFP): The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum wound up three days of talks here yesterday as the United States called for more work on a new Japanese development aid initiative.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
At last, police detectives complete Oki's dossiers
At last, police detectives complete Oki's dossiers JAKARTA (JP): After lengthy investigations, city police detectives have finally completed dossiers on the alleged role of Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, in the killing of two Indonesians and an Indian in Los Angeles.Capt.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Construction of plants regulated
Construction of plants regulated JAKARTA (JP): The government announced a ban yesterday on the construction of plants outside of industrial estates located in the Tangerang area of West Java for environmental reasons.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Govt will set up new health body
Govt will set up new health body JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to establish a new agency to deal with increasing public complaints concerning drug and food qualities, a senior official of the Ministry of Health announced yesterday.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
APEC ministers to discuss exchange rates
APEC ministers to discuss exchange rates FUKUOKA, Japan (AFP): Finance ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum will discuss exchange-rate fluctuations at a meeting in Indonesia in April, senior APEC officials said yesterday.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
RI exhibitions abroad
RI exhibitions abroad JAKARTA (JP): PT Humpuss Madya Pratama, a subsidiary of the Humpuss Group, will hold two exhibitions in Singapore and Beijing later this year to promote the country's export products.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Residents reject Pelni's land compensation
Residents reject Pelni's land compensation JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-nine families living in a housing complex on Jl. Pembangunan, Central Jakarta, have rejected a compensation offer from the state-owned shipping company PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Pelni), which wants to expel them from their homes.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Bus ticket
Bus ticketFrom Bisnis IndonesiaTo avoid a long queue I tried to book a ticket for use after the 25th of Feb. But I was surprised to be told that they refuse to sell tickets which are valid for departure after that date. They failed, however, to give clear reason for the refusal.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Warehouse relocation slower than expected
Warehouse relocation slower than expected JAKARTA (JP): Head of City Economic Bureau Albert Napitulu expressed concern over the failure of businesses to relocate their warehouses from the Kota area in West Jakarta.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Wide World Of Kids 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Dibawah Kilatan Pedang 4:30 Sports 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Celah-Celah Ramadhan 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News...
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
RI rules out joint ASEAN peace force
RI rules out joint ASEAN peace force JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia rejected yesterday a proposal by its neighbors, in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), to establish a joint peacekeeping force which would be available for any mission under the United Nations banner.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Indonesia to host three Asian golf tournaments
Indonesia to host three Asian golf tournaments JAKARTA (JP): The participation of world rated golfers in the 1995 Sampoerna Indonesia Open is expected to boost local pro players in their efforts to develop their skill in the game, a top official of the Indonesia Golf Association (PGI) said.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Edi warns of exploitation of the poor
Edi warns of exploitation of the poor JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat warned yesterday that the disparity between the rich and poor poses one of the biggest threats to national security.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Apkindo faulted for export drop
Apkindo faulted for export drop JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Trade Satrio B. Joedono blamed the 'sole marketing' system of the Association of Indonesian Wood Panel Producers (Apkindo) yesterday for the drop in the country's plywood exports.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 15, 1995 Trading Shares Close Change Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,400 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 8,000 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,425 25 60,000 ANEKA KIMIA...
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Environmental analysis on golf course turned down
Environmental analysis on golf course turned down JAKARTA (JP): The City Administration's Commission on environmental impact has turned down an Environmental Impact Analysis (Amdal) on the development of a nine hole golf course on Bira Island, North Jakarta.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
The go-east policy
The go-east policy Since January 1990 President Soeharto has repeatedly stressed the need to help the eastern region of the country to catch up with the other more developed islands. The President's statements have prompted a host of seminars urging investors to go east and the central government...
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Primary schools given curriculum control
Primary schools given curriculum control JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to give regional administrations greater autonomy over the management of primary schools in their areas but, at the same time, the teachers at this level will remain under the direction of the central government.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Wahono may not resist Golkar pressure
Wahono may not resist Golkar pressure JAKARTA (JP): A scholar predicted yesterday that the speaker of the House of Representatives, Wahono, would not dare reject the ruling Golkar party's decision to withdraw its outspoken member from the legislative body.Dr.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Tough challenges ahead
Tough challenges ahead The Army leadership change from Gen. Wismoyo Arismunandar to Gen. R. Hartono on Monday vividly reflects the transition period that the nation is entering.This is the beginning of the second 25-year development period and also a time of leadership changes.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Military beefs up street patrol in E. Timor capital
Military beefs up street patrol in E. Timor capital DILI, East Timor (JP): The military has strengthened its presence in the streets of Dili in order to end once and for all the terror practiced by an unknown gang.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Indonesia builds five new sugar mills: Official
Indonesia builds five new sugar mills: Official JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is constructing seven sugar mills, most owned by the Salim Group, with a combined processing capacity of around 62,000 tons of cane per day and total investments of Rp 1.65 trillion (US$746.9 million), an official says.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Vandalism causes state bus firm Rp 810m in losses
Vandalism causes state bus firm Rp 810m in losses JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of the state bus company PPD yesterday disclosed that vandalism resulted in Rp 810 million (US$368,181) of material and operational losses last year.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaThursday Maghrib 06.19 p.m.Friday Imsak 04.30 a.m. Subuh 04.40 a.m.
Thu, 16 Feb 1995
Resurgent Edhi wins 10th round
Resurgent Edhi wins 10th round JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grand Master Edhi Handoko regained some pride on Tuesday night with a victory over Bangladesh's Master International Zillur in the 10th round of a chess tournament in Dhaka.The win put Edhi back in fifth place with 5.
Thu, 16 Feb 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, 15 Feb 1995
Three-year campaign to rid RI of polio
Three-year campaign to rid RI of polio JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to launch a massive nationwide immunization program to eradicate polio by the year 2000.Minister of Health Sujudi, who announced the ambitious plan at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday, said the immunization program will...
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Police seek killer of Johar Baru woman
Police seek killer of Johar Baru woman JAKARTA (JP): City police are looking for a suspect in the killing of a 59-year-old woman at her residence in the Civil Air Services housing complex in Johar Baru, Central Jakarta.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Priok port ready for Idul Fitri
Priok port ready for Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Tanjung Priok harbor chief Harmoni said yesterday all is ready to handle the "explosion" in the number of passengers leaving Jakarta through the port for the Idul Fitri holidays.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Bimantara eyes Garuda's A300-B4 aircraft
Bimantara eyes Garuda's A300-B4 aircraft JAKARTA (JP): The Bimantara Group, one of the country's leading conglomerates, has proposed buying nine idle Airbus A300- B4 aircraft from Garuda Indonesia and leasing them back to the national airlines.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Bosnian and Croatian firms seek partners
Bosnian and Croatian firms seek partners JAKARTA (JP): A delegation of six business executives from Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, here for a seven-day visit, are looking for partners to establish joint ventures in various sectors in Indonesia and their war-torn countries.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Obi island jolted by series of quakes
Obi island jolted by series of quakes JAKARTA (JP): Obi island in North Maluku was jolted by dozens of aftershocks yesterday following the massive tremor that shook the island on Monday, officials in Ambon, capital of Maluku province, said yesterday.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Challenges to the Police
Challenges to the PoliceFrom GatraThe statement of the Chief of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police concerning road accidents is saddening. According to the Chief, about 10,000 accidents on toll roads have been recorded to date, not mentioning the "near miss accidents.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Govt to investigate Slipi land dispute
Govt to investigate Slipi land dispute JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Government Affairs Idroes said the city administration will investigate a case over disputed compensation money for a plot of land in Slipi, West Jakarta.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Workers complain over Idul Fitri allowance
Workers complain over Idul Fitri allowance JAKARTA (JP): Twenty workers of PT Inasa Wahana Lestari, a steel construction company in Kalideres, West Jakarta, filed a complaint with the City Council yesterday over an unsettled collective labor agreement.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Water management in Batam
Water management in Batam JAKARTA (JP): The Batam Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) has approved Biwater, a private firm of Britain, to manage the island's water supply, an official says."Biwater will manage the water supply under a Build, Operate and Transfer arrangement beginning in April,"...
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Dropping of charges against Kim defended
Dropping of charges against Kim defended JAKARTA (JP): The government is defending its policy of dropping criminal charges against textile tycoon Kim Johanes Mulia, but insists on pressing administrative charges.Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes A.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Mt. Slamet activity is dying down
Mt. Slamet activity is dying down PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The volcanic activity of Mount Slamet, 3,428 meters above sea level, is subsiding after two weeks of frequent tremors and intense smoke."Although the activity is dying down, residents near the mountain should stay alert for possible...
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaWednesday Maghrib 06.19 p.m.Thursday Imsak 04.30 a.m. Subuh 04.40 a.m.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Sipadan and Ligitan long listed on RI map
Sipadan and Ligitan long listed on RI map JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strengthened yesterday its claim on Sipadan and Ligitan, two small islands off East Kalimantan currently being disputed by Indonesia and Malaysia.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Mexican film week at TIM
Mexican film week at TIM JAKARTA (JP): Mexican film week is now underway at Taman Ismail Marzuki and will run at the Teater Tertutup until this Sunday, Feb. 19.The film festival, which has been organized by the Jakarta Kine Klub, is comprised mainly of films from the l980s, including Hard Days,...
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
500 km of flood dikes need repair
500 km of flood dikes need repair SEMARANG, Central Java: A total of 500 kilometers of flood dikes throughout the province are in poor condition, triggering fear of a reoccurrence of the widespread flooding of 1993.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 14, 1995
Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 14, 1995 Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,400 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 9,000 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,400 -25 158,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,200 -200...
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
13 fall victim in 'ninja' scare
13 fall victim in 'ninja' scare DILI, East Timor: Local Police Chief Col. Andreas Sugianto said yesterday 13 people have fallen victim in the "ninja" scare that has gripped the town over the past week.He declined to specify how many of the victims were killed or injured but he said that four of...
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Vandalism and human rights
Vandalism and human rights Vandals recently attacked the Legal Aid Foundation (LBH) and covered their office walls with obscene graffiti.Police have yet to find the culprits responsible for the criminal acts, which included the pouring of a chemical liquid on two cars belonging to the foundation.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995
Review of Pantai Kapuk urged
Review of Pantai Kapuk urged JAKARTA (JP): A legislator has urged the government to review the environmental impact analysis on the construction of a luxury housing complex at Pantai Indah Kapuk, a coastal area in West Jakarta.