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Thu, 09 Nov 1995
Transportation fees
Transportation feesFrom Media IndonesiaI appreciate the Minister of Transportation's strong opposition to the proposal to raise bus fares. This is certainly done for public interest, but doesn't mean the fate of the bus companies and their employees is being ignored.
Thu, 09 Nov 1995
Persib to host Asian Cup quarters
Persib to host Asian Cup quarters JAKARTA (JP): Persib Bandung has been chosen by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to host the Champions Cup league quarterfinals Group East at the end of the month.
Thu, 09 Nov 1995
Farm lobbies prepare for APEC
Farm lobbies prepare for APECBy Jack Taylor SYDNEY (AFP): Wielding political clout and war chests brimming with cash, the agricultural lobbies in key Asia-Pacific economies may determine whether next week's APEC meeting in Osaka is a success or a dismal flop.
Thu, 09 Nov 1995
LBH chief appointed
LBH chief appointed YOGYAKARTA: The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation has agreed on a compromise candidate to head its representative office here.Budi Santoso, who did not win a single vote at the last election for the chairmanship of Yogyakarta's Legal Aid Institute (LBH), was installed on Wednesday...
Thu, 09 Nov 1995
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: AidDONATION FOR KERINCI: Vatican ambassador to Indonesia Pronuncio Mgr. Pietro Sambi hands over a US$15,000 donation from Pope John Paul II to RM. R. Hardaputranta, director of Caritas Indonesia.
Thu, 09 Nov 1995
Asian markets bearish, Manila defies trend
Asian markets bearish, Manila defies trend HONG KONG (Reuter): Asian stock markets turned bearish yesterday as Tokyo failed to attract buyers for a second day while a political scandal continued to drag down the Seoul market, brokers said.
Thu, 09 Nov 1995
Old tomb may be of Gajah Mada
Old tomb may be of Gajah Mada BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: An official team from Jakarta recently visited Pugung Tampak, a village in the Pesisir Utara district, to look at an old tomb which may belong to Gajah Mada, the prime minister of the 14th-century Majapahit kingdom.
Thu, 09 Nov 1995
Personnel shortage leaves shanties in place
Personnel shortage leaves shanties in place JAKARTA (JP): The city administration just doesn't have enough people to keep shantytowns from springing up, Toha Reno, the head of the city's public order office says.
Thu, 09 Nov 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 8, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,225 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,800 -50 142,500 Aneka Kimia...
Thu, 09 Nov 1995
Mayor defends demolitions
Mayor defends demolitions JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta Mayor Sutardjianto has defended last week's demolition of shanties on the banks of the Angke River.In his written report to the city governor, Sutardjianto said that the demolitions had been carried out properly.
Thu, 09 Nov 1995
E. Timorese leave for Portugal
E. Timorese leave for Portugal JAKARTA (JP): Eight young East Timorese left Jakarta on an Amsterdam-bound KLM flight last night to start a new life in Portugal after their request for asylum was granted through the Dutch embassy.
Thu, 09 Nov 1995
Seoul summons five more tycoons
Seoul summons five more tycoons SEOUL (Reuter): State prosecutors grilled top South Korean business leaders yesterday and summoned another five to probe their links with former president Roh Tae-woo's US$654 million slush fund.
Thu, 09 Nov 1995
Keating will be the key to APEC accord in Osaka
Keating will be the key to APEC accord in Osaka CANBERRA (Agencies): Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating will play a key role in heading off a bid by four Asian economies to exclude farm trade from a free trade blueprint at the upcoming APEC summit, Trade Minister Bob McMullan predicted...
Thu, 09 Nov 1995
Abilio ordered to lift rule on mosque restoration
Abilio ordered to lift rule on mosque restoration JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. has ordered East Timor governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares to rescind a governor's decree that has kept the minority Moslem community in the territory from repairing their mosques.H.S.A.
Thu, 09 Nov 1995
Developers welcome idea of added bus service
Developers welcome idea of added bus service JAKARTA (JP): The idea proposed by the PPD state-owned bus company to provide public transportation services to newly opened housing estates was warmly welcomed by developers yesterday.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Indonesian archers shine at Canberra
Indonesian archers shine at Canberra JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian male and female leading archers Hendra Setijawan and Nurfitriyana Lantang outdid their Australian opponents in the Olympic division finals of an archery tournament in Canberra, Australia.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Amazing 3:05 Music 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Among Us 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 TV series: Bill Bixby's Wonderful World Of Magic 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music...
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Workers to get better training
Workers to get better training JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief appealed to the private business sector yesterday to help with the government's plan to completely revamp its workers training programs.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Computer controls 110 traffic lights
Computer controls 110 traffic lights JAKARTA (JP): The capital now has a computerized area traffic control system regulating the changing of traffic lights at 110 intersections to help the police curb traffic congestion.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Indonesia against exempting sectors in APEC
Indonesia against exempting sectors in APEC JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is in favor of the liberation of trade and investment in all sectors under the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum's Bogor Declaration and is against the exemption of certain sectors from the agenda, an official said...
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Sinar Mas: Pulp fiction or paper tiger?
Sinar Mas: Pulp fiction or paper tiger?By John Zubrzycki NEW DELHI (JP): For a while it looked as though Southeast Asia's largest paper maker, Sinar Mas, would replace the Houston- based power giant, Enron, as public enemy number one in the western Indian State of Maharashtra.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Prosperity for all
Prosperity for all The development efforts begun by the government more than 25 years ago have borne fruit. The rate of inflation has been brought down to a one-digit level and per capita income has increased to about US$800 a year.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Bar Association gears up to elect new chairman
Bar Association gears up to elect new chairman YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bar Association, a vocal organization which has often defied the government, is opening its congress here this morning to elect its leaders.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Freeport and insurance risks
Freeport and insurance risks I feel compelled as chief executive officer of Freeport- McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., a publicly-traded company headquartered in New Orleans, to respond to your recent article (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 3, 1995).
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Advertising agencies need local, multinational strength
Advertising agencies need local, multinational strength NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): The biggest challenge for advertising agencies in Asia is to achieve a good balance of local and multinational strength, says the chief executive officer of the world's largest advertising and marketing services company.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
More flights to Darwin needed
More flights to Darwin needed AMBON, Maluku: A senior Jakarta official has called for more flights between Ambon and the northern Australian city of Darwin, saying the Maluku province has strong tourism potentials, Antara reported.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Anti-narcotics law needs review: Singgih
Anti-narcotics law needs review: Singgih JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's anti-narcotics law needs to be amended to enable law enforcers to prosecute people they suspect of trafficking or using the drug "Ecstasy", Attorney General Singgih said yesterday.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
7% growth predicted for 1996
7% growth predicted for 1996 JAKARTA (JP): Foreign and local economists estimated yesterday that Indonesia's economic growth would continue to exceed 7 percent next year, despite the widening current account deficit.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Asian stock markets mostly down
Asian stock markets mostly down HONG KONG (Reuter): Asia's stock markets ended mostly down yesterday in featureless trade with major bourses Tokyo and Hong Kong barely changed from opening levels, brokers said.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Merpati responds
Merpati responds This is in response to the letter entitled No show, no dough... by Mr. Brian Franks published in The Jakarta Post.First of all, on behalf of the Merpati Management, we would like to apologize for the unfavorable incident you experienced.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Villagers call for post office
Villagers call for post office BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Villagers in Fajar Bulan, West Lampung, have written to Governor Poedjono Pranyoto to ask for better postal services.In a petition, they complained that it is difficult for them to obtain stamps and other postal materials in the village, which...
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Grabbing beards is dangerous, too
Grabbing beards is dangerous, too JAKARTA (JP): The secretary of the Yogyakarta branch of the Association of Young Indonesian Entrepreneurs is facing 21 days imprisonment for threatening to cut off the beard of the organization's chairman during a public quarrel.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
W. Java roads claim 318 lives
W. Java roads claim 318 lives BANDUNG, West Java: Police are launching a three-week intensive campaign to clamp down on reckless driving, after 318 people were killed on West Java roads during August and September.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Ulemas protest redlight district
Ulemas protest redlight district BEKASI (JP): Residents of the Cibitung district, including ulemas, have urged the district chief to close down the prostitution complex in the area.The ulemas complained yesterday that Cibitung has gradually changed into a red light district.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Ads from the advertisers' perspective
Ads from the advertisers' perspective JAKARTA (JP): Projected advertising expenditures in Indonesia, across all media, will amount to Rp 3,113 billion this year. Commercial television and newspaper will have the lion's share between them, carrying advertising worth 80.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Arya Duta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48,Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 1.a.m.; Los Morenos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m to 11 p.m. - The Tavern Pub: Yeah Yeah Boys, Sunday and Thursday,9.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Govts use nationalism to deny human rights
Govts use nationalism to deny human rights JAKARTA (JP): Governments of many developing nations often use nationalism to reject universal human values, noted Moslem leader Abdurrahman Wahid said yesterday."Human rights, for example, are rejected using nationalism as a pretext," Abdurrahman said.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
City to move 2,000 graves from Menteng Pulo
City to move 2,000 graves from Menteng Pulo JAKARTA (JP): Part of the Menteng Pulo cemetery is to be turned into a residential area, necessitating the removal of about 2,000 graves, an official said yesterday.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 7, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,150 -50 2,000 AHAP Insurance 3,225 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,850 0 8,000 Aneka...
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Lawyers' challenges in the year 2000
Lawyers' challenges in the year 2000By T. Mulya Lubis JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's economy will grow by 7 percent in the coming years, according to the World Bank. While per capita income will approach US$1,000, only one step away from the present figure of $920.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Telkom still offers network projects to private firms
Telkom still offers network projects to private firms JAKARTA (JP): Private firms still have the opportunity to establish and operate telecommunications networks under a joint operation arrangement with PT Telkom, an official said.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Diverse views surface at biodiversity talks
Diverse views surface at biodiversity talks JAKARTA (JP): After a cordial opening day, divergent viewpoints began to surface at international talks on biodiversity on the second day of the conference yesterday.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
John Hancock maps Asian growth
John Hancock maps Asian growth SINGAPORE (Reuter): U.S. insurance giant John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co has set aggressive Asian growth targets, including plans to enter the mutual funds and annuities markets.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Soeharto promises less state intervention
Soeharto promises less state intervention JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto pledged yesterday to gradually dismantle all remaining economic protection and reduce as far as possible state intervention in the economy.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
E. Timorese seek political asylum
E. Timorese seek political asylum JAKARTA (JP): Eight East Timorese youths forced their way into the Dutch Embassy shortly after noon yesterday and asked that they be given political asylum by the Netherlands.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
SEA Games teams warm up in junior event
SEA Games teams warm up in junior event JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Track and Field Association gave the nod yesterday to 10 runners groomed for the 18th Southeast Asian Games to enter the national junior championships at the end of this month.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Heart disease cases are increasing
Heart disease cases are increasing JAKARTA (JP): Economic growth has resulted in an increase in heart disease in Indonesia, according to the chairman of the Indonesian Cardiology Association."The increase of heart disease in Jakarta and other big cities in Indonesia has been mainly caused by fast...
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Propel seeks RI project
Propel seeks RI project KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Projek Penyelenggaraan Lebuhraya Bhd (Propel) has entered into an agreement with an Indonesian consortium to jointly bid for privatization of a toll road in Indonesia.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
Campaigns -- the ins and outs, the ups and downs
Campaigns -- the ins and outs, the ups and downs JAKARTA (JP): Planning the right moment for a product launch, making an entrance into the marketplace, when conditions are right, can be crucial. Pt LippoMelco Electronic Indonesia pinpointed a time of year when two important events coincided.
Wed, 08 Nov 1995
State banks' mart share likely to decline further
State banks' mart share likely to decline further JAKARTA (JP): The market share of state-owned banks is likely to continue to decline next year, partly as a result the banks' slackness in meeting market demand, according to one prominent banking analyst.