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Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Indonesia's Alan, Ardy swap world rankings
Indonesia's Alan, Ardy swap world rankings JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's singles players, Alan Budikusuma and Ardy Wiranata swapped places in the latest world rankings released by the International Badminton Federation yesterday.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Soeharto to open 31st PSSI congress
Soeharto to open 31st PSSI congress JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday he is willing to open the 31st national congress of the All-Indonesia Soccer Federation (PSSI).Soeharto also suggested that the three-day congress, scheduled to start on Dec.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Locals dominate international song festival
Locals dominate international song festivalBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): After two days of musical spectacle, the first Indonesia International Song Festival announced that two of their three Grand Prix winners are Indonesian.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Asian banks to sign agreement
Asian banks to sign agreement BANGKOK (Reuter): Officials at several Asian central banks from Asia will sign a memorandum of understanding in late November aimed at helping each other ease financial problems, Thai Finance Minister Surakiat Sathienthai said.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Govt vows to boost rice production
Govt vows to boost rice production JAKARTA (JP): The government promised yesterday to help farmers rehabilitate village irrigation systems to increase the country's rice production and improve their own welfare.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
One suspect arrested in gunshots case
One suspect arrested in gunshots case JAKARTA (JP): One suspect has been arrested and is now undergoing questioning about the gunshots fired last week at two buildings in central Jakarta, City Police Chief Maj. Gen Dibyo Widodo confirmed yesterday.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
35 percent of jobs available left vacant
35 percent of jobs available left vacant JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-five percent of job vacancies in the city cannot be filled, the Manpower office announced yesterday.Freddy P. Tuamelly, head of the office, told The Jakarta Post: "Most job seekers are not qualified for the jobs offered.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Intellectual groups host seminar
Intellectual groups host seminar JAKARTA (JP): Five religious-based intellectual associations have scheduled an impressive line-up of guests to speak at their seminar on national culture next week.The seminar, to be opened on Nov.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Pertamina mulls raising output
Pertamina mulls raising output SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesian state oil firm Pertamina will decide early next week whether to raise production at its refinery in Balongan to cover oil product shortages following a fire at storage tanks in Cilacap, a senior Pertamina refinery source said.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Mahathir skeptical about APEC's commitment
Mahathir skeptical about APEC's commitmentBy Takehiko Kajita TOKYO (Kyodo): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad remains skeptical of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum's commitment to sweeping trade liberalization by the year 2020, according to a veteran Japanese legislator.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Teenage Mutant Ninja 3:05 Sports 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music: Jazz 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dian Rana 8:05 Film series 9:00 World News 9:30 Music: Rona Nusantara 10:30 Film 10:55 Late News...
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
988 billboards dismantled
988 billboards dismantled JAKARTA (JP): The authorities have dismantled 988 billboards throughout the city during operations last month.Most of the billboards found bearing foreign language, head of the operation team, Supendi, said on Thursday.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Aussies rule Dunhill golf c'ship as RI makes it four
Aussies rule Dunhill golf c'ship as RI makes it four JAKARTA (JP): Australian Craig Parry leads his countrymen in dominating the half-way stage of the $400,000 Alfred Dunhill Masters golf championship, in which four Indonesians survived the cut at 144 yesterday.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Army officer warns Golkar of internal rifts
Army officer warns Golkar of internal rifts JAKARTA (JP): A senior Armed Forces officer warned Golkar yesterday against complacency, saying that the ruling political group could develop the internal conflicts found in the two minority political groups.Lt. Gen. Moch.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
The problem with land
The problem with land The land problem in this country could become a social time bomb if it is not handled with care. Many experts here agree, and Minister of Agrarian Affairs/Chairman of the National Land Agency Soni Harsono has warned the public about the complexity of land issues.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
'Extremists' arrested
'Extremists' arrested BANJARNEGARA, Central Java: Police have arrested seven people accused of trying to turn Indonesia into an Islamic state.Deputy chief of the Banjarnegara Police precinct Maj. Giran Abdul Djalil said the men were members of the Indonesian Islamic State (NII) extremist group.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Lecturer sues university rector
Lecturer sues university rector JAKARTA (JP): A lecturer has filed a lawsuit against the foundation chairman and rector of Moestopo University over the university's appointment of a dean and a dean's assistant at the Jakarta State Administrative Court.
Sat, 04 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.p.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.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Muslim or Moslem
Muslim or MoslemFrom Media IndonesiaThe word "Muslim" is often spelled and pronounced "Moslem" in English. The spelling "Moslem" is often found in newspapers and pronounced as such on radio and TV broadcasts in Indonesia. This spelling is also used in stickers.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Biodiversity is the future: Emil Salim
Biodiversity is the future: Emil Salim JAKARTA (JP): A two-day biodiversity conference with almost 500 participants should increase awareness in Indonesia about the need to expend more effort on conservation rather than consumption, an official said yesterday.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Dili turns into gambling den
Dili turns into gambling den DILI, East Timor: A senior local politician attacked the government yesterday for turning a blind eye to rampant gambling in the province.Manuel Carrascalao, a member of the provincial legislative council, said that many government and military officials were involved...
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Fire chief wants hydrants for housing
Fire chief wants hydrants for housing JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta, a city of 65,000 hectares with more than nine million people and hundreds of housing complexes, has only 361 fire hydrants.The head of the fire department, Suharso, said yesterday the number was too small to support fire engines at the...
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 3, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,100 -200 5,000 AHAP Insurance 3,225 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,825 -75 560,500 Aneka...
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Women's solidarity responds
Women's solidarity responds I am writing in response to the letter by Saudi Arabian Ambassador Abdullah A. Alim (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 26, 1995) regarding the statement about the number of Indonesian workers who died in Saudi Arabia's jails in 1994.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
School teachers demoted
School teachers demoted YOGYAKARTA (JP): Ninety-five state primary and high school teachers have been demoted for trying to circumvent procedures to obtain promotion, an official said.The head of the Yogyakarta office of the Civil Servants' Administrative Board, Soetrisno, said the 95 teachers were...
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
German minister due here
German minister due here JAKARTA (JP): German State Minister of Economy, Communication and Technology Otto Wiesheu is due here Monday for a three-day visit to promote bilateral relations with Indonesia, the German embassy announced yesterday.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Neurologist suggests computer games to ward off senility
Neurologist suggests computer games to ward off senility JAKARTA (JP): Parents and old folks around the house just might want to pay closer attention to their children's video games, which, a researcher says, can help prevent senility.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Daksa builds villas, hotel in Anyer
Daksa builds villas, hotel in Anyer JAKARTA (JP): Daksa Group announced yesterday its plan to build 800 villas, a three-star hotel and a range of tourism facilities in a coastal area near Cilegon, West Java.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Songs composed at Bali meeting
Songs composed at Bali meeting DENPASAR (JP): The Pacific Music Rainbow songwriters meeting ended here Tuesday but some composers have continued writing in Jakarta.A total of 43 songs were produced, some still untitled. The lyrics are both in Indonesian and English, but mainly English.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Labor unrest in Jombang
Labor unrest in Jombang It seems the strike by 2,600 CV Maska Perkasa workers in Jombang (East Java) will have a long aftermath. The Brawijaya military commander, Maj. Gen. Imam Oetomo, has asked the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) to prove that his security forces used violence when...
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Indonesia and globalization
Indonesia and globalizationFrom TirasOn Oct. 11, 1995, Kompas published a report on a meeting between well-known politicians, religious figures, writers, artists, entrepreneurs and environmental activists from 50 countries, at the San Francisco World Forum, to discuss the issue of global...
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
No sex at Chiang Mai Games, please!: Azwar
No sex at Chiang Mai Games, please!: Azwar JAKARTA (JP): A senior government official advised the entire Indonesian sports team yesterday to refrain from sexual activities during their stays in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for the 18th Southeast Asian Games.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Tourism training launched
Tourism training launched JAKARTA (JP): A customer service training program was launched yesterday to improve the quality of human resources in the front lines of Indonesia's tourism businesses.The program, called Pesona Indonesia, was launched by Director General of Tourism Andi Mappi Sammeng.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Cilacap wells contaminated
Cilacap wells contaminated CILACAP, Central Java: More than 700 wells which provide clean water to thousands of people were contaminated after last week's oil refinery blaze.The contaminated wells are located in the Lomanis and Donan subdistricts, both located within a radius of 500 to 1,000 meters...
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Minister optimistic about Telkom's offering
Minister optimistic about Telkom's offering JAKARTA (JP): PT Telkom's initial public offering (IPO) on the domestic and international stock markets, which closed on Thursday, is estimated to have reached the government's target, Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave said.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
ASEAN should open to criticism
ASEAN should open to criticismBy Adi Sasono This article is an excerpt from a paper presented at the third ASEAN Young Leaders' Forum in Singapore from Oct. 25 to 26, 1995. JAKARTA (JP): ASEAN is often portrayed, especially by western journalists, as relentlessly pursuing economic growth, while...
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Boat for FP program
Boat for FP program BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Family planning extension workers in Aceh Besar regency will now be able to reach couples living in isolated islets off Banda Aceh.The National Family Planning Board on Thursday donated a 16 by 3 meter motorboat, the Lampuan Kencana II, to the regency to...
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Songwriters summit's meaning lies in the future
Songwriters summit's meaning lies in the futureText and photos by Johannes Simbolon DENPASAR (JP): Various events and programs have been held throughout the year to celebrate Indonesia's golden anniversary, but none as unique as the recent Pacific Music Rainbow songwriters meeting in Bali.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
'When freedom dies, it never dies alone'
'When freedom dies, it never dies alone'By Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE, Australia (JP): "In the beginning there was the word."The word, for Indonesian author Goenawan Mohamad, is about power and he was explaining what he meant to a group of peers at a congress in Fremantle, Perth.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Pledge for unity
Pledge for unityFrom Media IndonesiaWe know of only two historic pledges. The first one was Sumpah Palapa by mahapatih (prime minister) Gajah Mada during the Majapahit Kingdom. And the second was the Youth Pledge, declared by Indonesian youths on Oct. 28, 1928.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Emotional homecoming
Emotional homecoming MEDAN, North Sumatra: Over 100 displaced families walked out yesterday from the provincial legislative council premises which they had occupied for 53 days.Women shed tears in happiness and others sang songs of joy as they left the stately buildings.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
New songs for Charity Night
New songs for Charity Night JAKARTA (JP): Songs composed in Bali by a team of international songwriters will be heard in public for the first time this evening.Tonight's charity concert at the Jakarta Convention Center is the culmination of the Pacific Music Rainbow event.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Super-typhoon 'Angela' kills 66 in Philippines
Super-typhoon 'Angela' kills 66 in Philippines MANILA (Reuter): The most powerful typhoon to hit the Philippines for years howled across the country yesterday, killing 66 people, sending more than 200,000 fleeing their homes and leaving millions without power.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Coach says Kurniawan included in RI team
Coach says Kurniawan included in RI team JAKARTA (JP): The late inclusion of young striker Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto on the national soccer team for the 18th Southeast Asian Games poses no problem, head coach Romano Matte said yesterday.The 18th SEA Games will be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from Dec.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Controlling floods still problem for the city
Controlling floods still problem for the city JAKARTA (JP): The city administration continues to have difficulty building flood control facilities because of the high cost of land appropriation in flood-prone areas, an official said.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
11 more AIDS cases
11 more AIDS cases JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's official AIDS count continues its steady increase, with 11 more people testing positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus in October, bringing the total to 355.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Indonesia to enforce industrial safety law
Indonesia to enforce industrial safety law CISARUA, West Java (JP): After its success with the minimum wage regulation and workers' social security, the Ministry of Manpower is planning to launch another major campaign -- industrial health and safety.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Money laundering poses a big threat to world
Money laundering poses a big threat to world JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs effective laws and better law enforcement if it is to combat money laundering, the president of the International Criminal Police Organization says.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
SPH takes over last daily
SPH takes over last daily SINGAPORE (AFP): Media giant Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. (SPH) has bought the island state's Tamil-language newspaper for S$500,000 (US$357,140), it was announced here yesterday.With the purchase of Tamil Murasu, SPH now owns all the daily newspapers published here.
Sat, 04 Nov 1995
Merpati's chief Ridwan replaced by Budiarto
Merpati's chief Ridwan replaced by Budiarto JAKARTA (JP): PT Merpati Nusantara's president Ridwan Fataruddin, as widely predicted, was replaced yesterday by Budiarto Subroto, formerly the commercial director of the airline and an assistant to Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto.