Archive: 19 October 1994
54 articles found
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Reform improves Indonesia port management
Reform improves Indonesia port management JAKARTA (JP): Organizational reform has enabled Indonesia to improve the professional management of its ports to the same level as Australia within 10 years, a World Bank report says. "Ten years after the reform process started, the port corporations face the market test," the bank said in its latest report on world development.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Environmental auditing is voluntary: Bapedal
Environmental auditing is voluntary: Bapedal JAKARTA (JP): The government has no intention of compelling industrial companies to undertake environmental auditing, stressing that it is strictly voluntary. Rusdian Lubis of the Environmental Impact Management Agency (Bapedal) said in a seminar that the audits are meant to ensure the implementation of the environment management and monitoring plans.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Union executives testified
Union executives testified MEDAN, North Sumatra: Two local executives of the SBSI rebel union testified against their chairman Muchtar Pakpahan, saying that he sent circulars from Jakarta calling for a general strike. Hayati, treasurer of SBSI Medan, said in the trial against Muchtar that the circular was sent by registered mail and then the local SBSI office made copies of it for distribution to workers in Medan, the Antara news agency reported.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kadin expands industrial apprenticeship program
Kadin expands industrial apprenticeship program JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has agreed to expand its industrial apprenticeship program, previously restricted to students of formal schools, to people who attend short courses as well. The agreement was signed on Monday between the Director for Non-formal Education, Youths and Sports Slamet Rahardjo and Kadin's director for human resource development Laurence A. Manullang.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fate of political prisoners examined
Fate of political prisoners examined JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights is currently examining the fate of current and former political prisoners, including the possibility of seeking the release of those who have been imprisoned for a long time. Bambang Suharto, a member of the commission, disclosed yesterday that four months ago the commission appointed a team to work out a comprehensive concept on how to treat the political detainees.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Accident insurance for hard workers
Accident insurance for hard workers Head of the Jakarta chapter of the All-Indonesian Workers Association Salam Sumangat has said that all seasonal construction workers are entitled to accident insurance. "All workers who are involved in an accident at work have the right to receive insurance money," Salam said. This remark was made apparently to alleviate confusion as to whether construction workers are entitled to such insurance.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Official bemoans poor condition of apartments
Official bemoans poor condition of apartments JAKARTA (JP): A city administration official expressed concern yesterday over the poor condition of the city's low-cost apartments, which are designed to help eliminate slum areas. R.S. Museno, deputy governor for people's welfare, told reporters on the steps of city hall that if the current situation continues, this program is feared to only change the slum areas in certain areas to another type of poverty.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bus service
Bus service From Media Indonesia Sometimes I have to stand for hours waiting for a city bus, but they do not want to stop because I am wearing a school uniform. The core of the problem is, according to the government regulation, the bus fare for students is Rp 100, whereas the general public has to pay Rp 300, Their business will suffer a loss in revenue if the bus is filled with school children.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Poor management in sports blamed for RI Asiad failure
Poor management in sports blamed for RI Asiad failure JAKARTA (JP): One main reason behind Indonesia's flawed performance at the just concluded Asian Games in Hiroshima is the increasingly complicated task of management for the National Sports Governing Body (KONI), Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman says.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL blames French for radar fire
KL blames French for radar fire KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's transport minister yesterday rejected opposition taunts of incompetence and blamed a French supplier for a fire that knocked out a radar at Subang International Airport in August. "The radar was supplied, installed and maintained by the French, who are world leaders as radar manufacturers. No Malaysians were involved," the minister, Ling Liong Sik, told reporters. The blaze on Aug.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Convention bureau launched
Convention bureau launched JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja yesterday announced the establishment of a bureau, which will promote the development of convention and congress businesses in the city. The governor said at the 33rd meeting of the International Convention and Congress Association (ICCA) in Bali that the bureau, called the Jakarta Convention Bureau (JCB), is likely to host the secretariat of the Indonesian Convention Association.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Clean water tariff structure must be negotiable: Radinal
Clean water tariff structure must be negotiable: Radinal JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar said here yesterday that the tariff structure for clean water must be negotiable with private investors in order to ensure cost recovery. Addressing a session at the World Infrastructure Forum-Asia 1994, Radinal said the tariff-flexibility policy hopes to attract more private investment in the area of water supply.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fewer than half of 430 Jakarta fire cases resolved
Fewer than half of 430 Jakarta fire cases resolved JAKARTA (JP): Police announced here yesterday that only 196, or 45.9 percent, of the 427 fire cases recorded in the capital in the January-September period this year have been thoroughly resolved. "Out of the resolved cases, only four were believed to have been cases of arson," National Police spokesman Brig. Gen.K. Ratta told a press conference.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
DPR needs to shed its poor image: PPP
DPR needs to shed its poor image: PPP JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) said yesterday that the House of Representatives (DPR) should shed its image as a rubber stamp institution. PPP legislators said the House should amend its notoriously complicated internal laws to allow it greater independence to perform its job as the people's representative body rather than just legalize the government's wishes.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
S'pore may develop `intelligent homes'
S'pore may develop `intelligent homes' SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore's condominiums may soon be turned into computerized "intelligent" homes if a group of five computer firms have their way. The consortium said yesterday it wanted to develop a state-of- the-art computer and communication network called "Smart Homes".
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Baggage plundered
Baggage plundered From Kompas The 1995 haj season is on the doorstep. I feel this is a good opportunity to ask PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines, who will be carrying the haj pilgrims from Polonia airport in Medan to Tabing airport in Padang, to clean up the "mice" that have been ferreting in the baggage at the airport. Haj pilgrims, upon their return from Mecca, have been complaining about lost baggage for years.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
ABRI reaches where others cannot
ABRI reaches where others cannot By Ridwan M. Sijabat PURWAKARTA, West Java (JP): The Armed Forces' civic mission, popularly known as ABRI Masuk Desa (ABRI enters villages), has been re-oriented towards developing poor rural villages which private contractors have neglected. Yesterday, the military dedicated infrastructure projects, including a bridge and roads in four villages in this city, which it built together with the local population. Army Chief of Staff Gen.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Planet Hollywood opening soon
Planet Hollywood opening soon Some of the world's most famous movie stars will be in town this Saturday for the grand opening of Planet Hollywood Jakarta. Sylvester Stallone heads a list that will also include Indonesian celebrities Ebet Kadarusman and Merriam Bellina. Located on Jl. Gatot Subroto, the restaurant will become the 16th branch to open worldwide since it was first launched in New York three years ago.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Paper import duties cut
Paper import duties cut JAKARTA (JP): The government has lowered import duties on paper products to 20 percent from the previous range of 25 to 30 percent. According to the Ministry of Finance's statement made available to The Jakarta Post yesterday, the import duty surcharge for paper was also reduced to five percent on Monday from the previous 15 percent. The government also abolished the import duty surcharge on formic acid, a substance used for tire production.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
German preachers checked out
German preachers checked out JAKARTA: Two German preachers who were put under house detention by the North Sumatra Police for violating their tourists visas have left the country, according to the German embassy. The two, identified as Cristoph Roller and Wilson Bude, were put under police supervision in Medan after they were caught preaching in Tarutung deep in the Batak heartland.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: Sudradjat DEFENSE DINNER: Indonesian Minister of Defense Edi Sudradjat (center) and Suriname Minister of Defense Siegfried F. Gields (left) chat in the company of Sugeng Subroto, secretary-general of the Ministry of Defense. Edi recently held a dinner reception in honor of the minister from Suriname, who was visiting Indonesia, at the Borobudur Inter-Continental in Jakarta.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's human rights record
Indonesia's human rights record The Clinton administration is having a hard time deciding whether to impose modest trade sanctions against Indonesia for denying workers their basic rights. First it demanded changes by February 1994. Then it let that deadline pass and dropped formal scrutiny of Indonesia's performance for six months. Now it seems ready to delay any action until after President Clinton visits Jakarta next month for the Asia-Pacific summit meeting.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Wahono will meet with Kim Jong-il
Wahono will meet with Kim Jong-il JAKARTA (JP): Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Wahono is scheduled to meet with North Korean President Kim Jong -il during his goodwill visit to Pyongyang this week. Wahono left for Pyongyang on Sunday to head a 10-person DPR delegation for a week-long visit.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Laotian president courts Indonesian investors
Laotian president courts Indonesian investors JAKARTA (JP): Laotian President Nouhak Phoumsavanh yesterday invited Indonesian entrepreneurs to invest in his country, particularly in the fields of oil exploration and gold mining, which have not been optimally developed. During a meeting with President Soeharto at the Merdeka Palace yesterday, Nouhak discussed economic issues and possible bilateral cooperation, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono told reporters after the talks.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Theater group protests at ban
Theater group protests at ban SURAKARTA, Central Java: Some 50 local artists marched to Mayor Hartomo's office on Monday to protest his decision to ban the performance of Siswo Budoyo Tulungagung, a traditional Javanese theater group, in the vicinity of the Solo royal palace. The protesters pointed out that Mangkunegoro IX, the king of the tiny sultanate, never objected to the performance in his court, the Antara news agency reported.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Two criminals shot to death
Two criminals shot to death East Jakarta police shot and killed two men and arrested two others after they tried to rob a woman on Jl. D.I. Pandjaitan, East Jakarta, on Saturday. The two deceased men were identified as Diaz, 23 and Moch. Zaini, 28. Their suspected accomplices were identified as Ha and Rus, both 27 years of age, Suara Karya daily reported.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jokes have their limits: Moerdiono
Jokes have their limits: Moerdiono JAKARTA (JP): Refrain from making religious or ethnic jokes, however funny they may be, because they could be fatal for the nation. This warning was served on comedians by Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono who said that such jokes would be divisive to the unity and cohesion of the nation, according to the Antara news agency. Moerdiono was guest speaker at a gathering of some 400 local comedians in Jakarta on Monday night.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
The new electricity tariff
The new electricity tariff The State Electricity Company's (PLN's) plan to raise its power tariffs has met few obstacles this time. Unlike on earlier occasions, the involvement of members of the House of Representatives has been greater with this plan. Another aspect that makes the current rate increase plan different from earlier ones is that this time the increase will not be effected all at once.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Trivial incident leads to arson at college campus
Trivial incident leads to arson at college campus JAKARTA (JP): The command post of the National University's student regiment in Pejaten area, South Jakarta, was set on fire yesterday during a street brawl involving students and regiment members. The fire completely razed the station, which was utilized by members the student regiment for campus security purposes.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The buying drive remained low on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday, with the official Composite Index suffering another drop to close at 510.61 against 511.33 on Monday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also lost ground to close at 123.74, as compared to 123.92. Securities analysts said the buying sentiment strengthened during the morning session but the market failed to sustain the upward trend in the afternoon due to selling pressure from local investors.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
City claims no losses as schools demolished
City claims no losses as schools demolished JAKARTA (JP): The city administration yesterday clarified confusing reports accusing PT Kredosindo Perkasa of demolishing city administration assets to make way for the construction of its Sudirman Tower Condominium project in Central Jakarta. "What was demolished by PT Kredosindo were not properties owned by the city administration but those belonging to Perguruan Rakyat foundation," Prawoto S.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV Today
TV Today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Prince Valliant 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music Contest: Asia Bagus 8:05 Humoria 9:00 World News 9:30 Music: Kamera Ria 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Title Shot Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Can't they queue?
Can't they queue? I have been living in Indonesia for three years. I want to talk about my experience in a Hero supermarket, about four weeks ago. I went to Hero, with my wife and my three-year old son, to buy some daily commodities. After I found what I needed, I went to the cashier. There were already many customers lining up to pay for their goods. I joined the queue. But what a disgrace it was. Some people jumped the queue. I had to wait for 20 minutes until I got my turn.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indosat wins support from NYSE investors
Indosat wins support from NYSE investors JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned international telecommunications company, PT Indosat, received strong support from American investors during the first hour of its listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) yesterday morning (9 p.m. Jakarta time). The price of the company's American Depository Shares (ADSs), each comprising 10 share units, was quoted at US$38, around 18 percent higher than the price base of $32.05, only an hour after their listing.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Politicians react to Soemitro's recent statement
Politicians react to Soemitro's recent statement JAKARTA (JP): Gen. (ret) Soemitro's recent statement that the generations since the 1945 struggle for independence lack character met with strong reactions yesterday. Soemitro, a former commander of the internal security agency said on Monday that those born after 1945 were "pessimistic, cynical, emotional and easily discouraged".
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ramos returns from overseas trip
Ramos returns from overseas trip MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos returned here yesterday from a six-day working visit to Singapore and Saudi Arabia in a continuing effort to promote bilateral ties and invite investors to the Philippines. Ramos flew to Manila aboard a Philippine Airlines commercial flight from Saudi Arabia, where he held meetings with King Fahd, Saudi officials and members of a large Filipino community.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
More dialog required
More dialog required JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. warned yesterday that political chaos looms ahead unless Indonesia is able to handle the increasingly difficult challenges. Addressing the annual leadership meeting of the ruling Golkar political grouping yesterday, Yogie reminded of the need for the government, political organizations and experts to hold "intensive and extensive dialogs" and establish rules of the future political game.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Education for Indonesians
Education for Indonesians I too sympathize with Mrs. Sumarsono and I agree that Mr. Bert de Kort cannot get away with substituting "international" for "European" as suggested in his letter (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 13, 1994). He seems to forget that it must have been insulting for Indonesians to have to be classified as `gelijkgesteld' (honorary Europeans) before they could enjoy quality education in their own country.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
S. Korea welcomes nuclear accord, calls for new talks
S. Korea welcomes nuclear accord, calls for new talks SEOUL (AFP): South Korea and Japan yesterday welcomed a U.S.- North Korea accord on restructuring the North's controversial nuclear program, with Seoul's president, Kim Young-sam, calling on Pyongyang to reopen talks with the South. "A basis for a complete solution to the nuclear issue and the maintenance of peace and stability on the Korean peninsula has been laid," Kim said in a budget speech read on his behalf at the National Assembly.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
RP told to fight inflation
RP told to fight inflation MANILA (AFP): Michel Camdessus, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged the Philippines yesterday to take bold steps to curb inflation which he warned threatened long-term economic growth. "If the impressive economic gains achieved thus far are not to prove transitory, it is important that the Philippines move quickly to the next phase of its economic transformation," he told a news conference.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Nepalese active in ASEAN drug ring
Nepalese active in ASEAN drug ring The Nepalese detained for attempting to smuggle 1.2 kilograms of heroin in his stomach was a drug trafficking specialist within ASEAN, police say. Head of the Drug Unit of the Crime Investigation Directorate, Lt. Col. Joko Satryo, said on Monday that Basu Dev Parajuli, 26, was assigned by his boss in Bangkok to meet someone, codenamed White Pigeon, at Soekarno-Hatta airport.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sidewalk vendors
Sidewalk vendors From Neraca The Jakarta metropolitan administration has made every effort into putting sidewalk vendors (popularly known as kaki lima), in the Jakarta area, in order. All efforts have been fruitless. The authorities may be successful in getting rid of a group of sidewalk vendors in the morning, but unfortunately the same unpleasant scene reappears by the afternoon. Actually it is very easy for the administration to get rid of the sidewalk vendors.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
World's longest submarine cable system inaugurated
World's longest submarine cable system inaugurated JAKARTA (JP): Indosat, the state-owned telecommunications company, and its 51 partners from 46 countries, officially inaugurated the world's longest optical submarine communication system yesterday.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
More foreign retail chains likely to enter Indonesia
More foreign retail chains likely to enter Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): More of the world's major retail chains are likely to open in Indonesia in the coming years despite the government's ban on their direct operation, says an executive of a retail property developer. Wong Meng Sean, the marketing manager of the Mulia Group's retail property division, said here yesterday one of the retail chains would most likely be K-Mart, a major retail chain in the United States.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
E. Asia shipping body sought to bolster ties
E. Asia shipping body sought to bolster ties KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Southeast Asian nations have proposed the establishment of a wider shipping council as a forum for East Asian shippers to enhance cooperation, a Malaysian minister said yesterday. The proposal by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for an East Asia shippers council was in line with ASEAN shippers' plans to expand cooperation in the region, said Malaysia's Transport Minister Ling Liong Sik.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Garuda, DAMRI to serve APEC
Garuda, DAMRI to serve APEC The organizing committee of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum has signed an agreement with the national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia to arrange the ground handling and the technical maintenance of planes carrying foreign delegates.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
ADB loan for Thailand
ADB loan for Thailand MANILA (AFP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday approved a US$38.5 million loan to Thailand for a water supply project, the Philippines-based lending institution said. The project will expand and improve the production and distribution facilities of the provincial waterworks authority in Chonburi, in the country's rapidly-growing eastern seaboard, an ADB statement said.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Why does Japan want to join UNSC?
Why does Japan want to join UNSC? By Rizal Sukma JAKARTA (JP): Recently, Japan has shown a greater willingness to be a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, which currently comprises of the United States, Russia, France, Britain and China. Japan's Foreign Minister, Yohei Kono, explicitly promised that his country is ready to assume full responsibility if it was admitted to the Security Council.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Borobudur Inter-Continental, Jl. Lapangan Banteng Selatan, Central Jakarta: - Kintamani Pavilion: Traditional Dances & Songs Friday, Italian Night Wednesday, all from 7 p.m.. - Pendopo Tea Lounge: Monika Rosca, pianist from Poland, daily 4 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.; Sylvia Howard, jazz/blues singer from the U.S., Monday to Saturday from 9 p.m. to 12:45 a.m.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Asian countries face EU protectionism
Asian countries face EU protectionism The new wave of protectionist measures in Europe has Asian governments all riled up. Yojana Sharma of Inter Press Service reports. HONG KONG (IPS): After a lull of several years, Asian countries are once again finding themselves the victims of what they say are new restrictions their exports to the European Union (EU).
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
All textile factories obey wage regulation: Official
All textile factories obey wage regulation: Official JAKARTA (JP): A Ministry of Manpower official said yesterday all textile and garment factory owners in Jakarta are obeying the government regulation regarding minimum wages for their workers.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Air Force plans air exercise
Air Force plans air exercise MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The Second Operational Command of the Air Force is planning to hold an air exercise with targets at NTB, short for West Nusa Tenggara. The two-day exercise by the Ujungpandang-based command in South Sulawesi, which opened on Tuesday, is held over the Rambang air base in East Lombok regency, the Antara news agency said.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
Suspected killer shot by police
Suspected killer shot by police City police shot to death a suspected murderer during an on- the-spot investigation of his case in Cilincing, North Jakarta. Police said that Irvani, 22, who was strongly believed to have stabbed a 23-year-old man to death on Saturday, tried to escape while he was being accompanied by police detectives to show the hiding place of his two other friends involved in the killing.
Wed, 19 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB
On politeness
On politeness I can certainly sympathize with the writer of the letter dated Sept. 29, 1994, titled A matter of politeness. As an American woman living in Jakarta, I am constantly stared at by Indonesians. I cannot go anywhere without being pointed at, or having someone shout "Hello mister!" Cars and buses slow down on the street so that the passengers can jeer and laugh at me. I find this to be extremely annoying.