Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 21 October 1994

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Bogor traffic

Bogor trafficFrom NeracaThe forthcoming APEC Conference will be held in the Bogor Palace.I am confused by the irregular routing used for the traffic. Some time ago a new route was tried which resulted in traffic chaos.One day no buses were available at the Bogor bus terminal, Baranangsiang.

ASEAN not a tool for RI to exert regional supremacy

ASEAN not a tool for RI to exert regional supremacy JAKARTA (JP): A prominent political scientist brushed aside the notion that Indonesia's participation in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was a means of exerting its supremacy in the region.

Rover, Proton sign deal

Rover, Proton sign deal KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Britain's Rover Group may make engines for Malaysia's car company Proton Bhd under an agreement signed yesterday that loosens Japan's stranglehold on Malaysia's indigenous car manufacturing industry.

Indonesians are ignorant about South Korea

Indonesians are ignorant about South Korea JAKARTA (JP): As more and more South Korean companies are setting up operations in Indonesia, a survey by the University of Indonesia finds that most Indonesians are ignorant about the country and its impressive economic record.

Detained Moslem leader confesses

Detained Moslem leader confesses KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The detained head of a banned Malaysian Moslem sect admitted misleading followers during a meeting yesterday with religious leaders, the national police chief Rahim Noor said.

Hendro dismisses student regiment banning idea

Hendro dismisses student regiment banning idea JAKARTA (JP): City Military Commander Maj. Gen. A.M. Hendropriyono has dismissed the idea of banning the country's in- house university cadet military regiments, whose members were involved in a bloody clash on Tuesday with fellow students of the...

Swimming pool at Horizon hotel

Swimming pool at Horizon hotelFrom KompasMy family often goes to Taman Impian Jaya Ancol (TIJA). We spent the weekend of Oct. 1 at the Horizon Hotel. The service was very satisfactory.But the weekend turned sour at 4 p.m.

Meeting to discuss financing for sales of N-250 aircraft

Meeting to discuss financing for sales of N-250 aircraft JAKARTA (JP): The country's aircraft manufacturer PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) will hold a gathering with leasing companies to discuss financing the sales of its 70-seat N-250 aircraft to domestic airlines, an executive says.

Workers asked not to strike during APEC

Workers asked not to strike during APEC JAKARTA (JP): An official of the city administration urged employers and workers in Greater Jakarta yesterday to avoid labor conflicts leading to strikes or demonstrations before and during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit next month.

Golkar's role

Golkar's role A conference of Golkar leaders was recently held to coincide with the party's 30th anniversary. Throughout those 30 years of existence Golkar's record has been unambiguous. As a social- political organization it not only set off and opposed the Indonesian Communist Party, its thoughts...

Electricity museum planned in TMII

Electricity museum planned in TMII The ministry of mines and energy plans to establish a Rp 15 billion (US$7.5 million) electricity museum at the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah complex in East Jakarta.Six energy-related corporations have given assistance worth $2.25 million to help finance the projects.

Lengkong wins Japanese trade award

Lengkong wins Japanese trade award TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama awarded this year's annual trade awards yesterday to five businessmen including Rudy Lengkong, the chief of Indonesia's National Agency for Export Development (NAFED).

Military explains George's case

Military explains George's case SALATIGA, Central Java: The military said the authorities are now questioning scholar George Aditjondro about the background of critical remarks he made during a seminar at the Islam Indonesia University in Yogyakarta last August.Maj. Gen.

Roads to world peace more complex (2)

Roads to world peace more complex (2) This article is based on statement made by Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas at the 49th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Oct. 4. This is the second of a two-part article.

Benny marches on, but none notices

Benny marches on, but none notices JAKARTA (JP): Benny Wijaya salvaged Indonesia's hopes in the US$50,000 Men's Challenger tennis championships yesterday as he blasted his way to a 6-4, 6-1 win over Mark Tjia of the U.S. to earn a berth in today's quarterfinals.

Fajar Surya sells shares

Fajar Surya sells shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Fajar Surya Wisesa, a producer of corrugated paper in Bekasi, West Java, plans to sell 47 million shares of common stock to the public next month.The company said yesterday that around 60 percent of the funds generated from the share issuance will be used...

Top school rejects five-day week

Top school rejects five-day week YOGYAKARTA: Taman Siswa, one of Indonesia's oldest education institutions, has rejected the government's five day school week scheme now being given a trial run at some schools.

Solution to river pollution sought

Solution to river pollution sought JAKARTA (JP): An environmentalist said the government should settle the long-standing pollution problem in the Ciujung River, Serang, West Java, or risk "erosion of the public trust".

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The price of Indosat's shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) gained an even stronger footing yesterday in heavy trading, rising by another five percent to close at Rp 8,950 (US$4.

RI builds Palestine ports

RI builds Palestine ports JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government will take part in the construction of a number of seaports in Palestine, an official of the Palestine embassy here said."The agreement for the construction of the ports was signed some time ago by the presidents of both countries and...

Not professional

Not professionalFrom KompasI have complained to the state electricity company (PLN) three times during my six-month stay in Bekasi, West Java. I sent my written complaints on April 18, June 7, and Aug. 9. I have a problem with the "careless current meter recordings," done by PLN staff.

Councilors demand delay of `Pavilion Park' project

Councilors demand delay of `Pavilion Park' project JAKARTA (JP): City councilors have urged the city administration to stop PT Duta Buana Permai from constructing the Pavilion Park apartments on Jl. K.H. Mas Mansyur, Central Jakarta.

Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday.

Pakistanis jailed in Medan

Pakistanis jailed in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: Three Pakistanis have been sentenced to nine months imprisonment by the local district court for stealing a total of Rp 3.1 million from several people, the Antara news agency reported.

Govt to open development forum

Govt to open development forum JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita said yesterday that the government will open a consultation forum here early next month to discuss the actual needs of development in the country.

KL, S'pore set to battle island case

KL, S'pore set to battle island case KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia plans to resolve a dispute with Singapore over a tiny island before the International Court of Justice in The Hague, officials said yesterday.

Minister warns estate developers

Minister warns estate developers JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tanjung has warned real estate developers who have been delaying the construction of their projects to start building immediately.

Golf tourney gets fans

Golf tourney gets fans JAKARTA (JP): The Alfred Dunhill Masters golf tournament, slated for Nov. 3 to 6 in Nusa Dua, Bali, registered its first spectators. Thirty members from the Enteos executive club, which includes bankers, industrialists and chief executive officers, have paid US$895 apiece to...

Troopers return from Bosnia with relief

Troopers return from Bosnia with relief ZAGREB (JP): Twenty-four members from the Garuda XIV military contingent returned home this week after spending over a year in war-torn Bosnia-Herzegovina. They returned with stories of narrow escapes, kidnappings, shootings and bombings.

Indonesia hopes to wipe out illiteracy in five years time

Indonesia hopes to wipe out illiteracy in five years time JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must wipe out illiteracy among people in the 10-44 age bracket by the end of the Sixth Five-Year Development Plan (Repelita VI), President Soeharto says.

This year's inflation may reach double-digit

This year's inflation may reach double-digit JAKARTA (JP): The country's inflation rate will most likely reach the double-digit level this year if the government goes ahead with its plan to raise electricity billing rates next month, economist Sjahrir says.

Indonesia good at telecom, not at road and water: WB

Indonesia good at telecom, not at road and water: WB JAKARTA (JP): A World Bank expert said here yesterday that Indonesia's telecommunication system is performing well, but not its water, road and power sectors.

Firm sends 500 workers to Malaysia

Firm sends 500 workers to MalaysiaBy Ridwan M. Sijabat SURABAYA (JP): PT Binajasa Abadikarya (Bijak), a new state- owned manpower supplier company, sent the first batch of 500 of the planned 17,000 Indonesian workers bound for Malaysia on Wednesday.

Japan's Kyosha enter RI

Japan's Kyosha enter RI TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Kyosha Co. Ltd. said yesterday it had set up a joint venture in Indonesia with another Japanese firm and local concerns to produce and sell printed circuit boards.The joint venture, located in suburban Jakarta, will be capitalized at US$1.

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.

Three dead in chain accident

Three dead in chain accident SEMARANG: Three people were killed and 13 others injured in a three-way accident involving a tanker truck, a minibus and a jeep on Tanah Putih highway in south Semarang.The accident occurred on Wednesday night when the tanker truck, loaded with 16,000 liters of fuel...

Pilgrims' hospital to be inaugurated

Pilgrims' hospital to be inaugurated President Soeharto is scheduled to inaugurate a haj pilgrim hospital in Pondok Gede, East Jakarta, next month.The Antara news agency reported that the construction of the hospital, which will be able to accommodate around 4,000 pilgrims from Jakarta, was...

Bus driver uses screwdriver to kill

Bus driver uses screwdriver to kill The city police have arrested the driver of a 10-seat city minibus along with his assistant for allegedly stabbing to death a 32-year-old man in Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta.Head of the South Jakarta police precinct Lt. Col.

No need for new party: Soeharto

No need for new party: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto shot down yesterday the brewing demand for a new political party asked for to accommodate the wishes of those unhappy with the existing political organizations.

Haze disrupts flight services

Haze disrupts flight services JAMBI, Jambi: Thick haze once again blankets the city, forcing the state carrier Merpati Nusantara Airlines to cancel its flight services between the city and Jakarta.Head of the local Merpati operation, Max Mandagi, said on Thursday that the airline has stopped its...

Students brawl

Students brawlFrom PelitaIt was distressing to read news reports in the papers on Oct. 17, about the students brawl involving a group of ISTN and IISIP students. This incident resulted in ten people injured, seven cars damaged and a further six people detained.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Film Series: Kabuto 3:05 Strange and Unique 3:30 Science Program 4:00 School Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Flora & Fauna 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Traditional Culture 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 You Should Know 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05...

Political system needs revision to ensure fairness

Political system needs revision to ensure fairness JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to revise its political system to ensure ethical and fair business practices as well as prevent corruption and collusion between business people and government officials, experts and business leaders say.

Bekasi reprimands housing firms

Bekasi reprimands housing firms BEKASI (JP): The Bekasi administration has reminded hundreds of housing companies in the regency of their responsibility to build public facilities.Building firms are ordered to build such facilities as they are vital to help improve the quality of the city's housing...

`Gatra' finally obtains its publishing permit

`Gatra' finally obtains its publishing permit JAKARTA (JP): A group of former employees of the defunct Tempo weekly announced yesterday that they have obtained a publishing license for their new weekly magazine, Gatra, which will hit the streets in mid-November.

PPD may make profit with express fleet

PPD may make profit with express fleet JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned bus company, Perusahaan Pengangkutan Djakarta (PPD), would make money and avoid financial losses only if it scraps aging buses and operates more express air-conditioned ones, an expert said yesterday.

Soeharto to open NU congress

Soeharto to open NU congress JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has agreed to open the 29th national congress of Indonesia's largest Moslem organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), in Tasikmalaya, West Java, this December.

The Listening Post

The Listening Post * We celebrated our Sixth Anniversary on "The Listening Post" two weeks ago. It was in October 1988 that the grouchy Bruce Carleton and I sat down and figured out just how to do a popular "distance-learning" English-language show for Indonesians.

Did or didn't Indonesia fail in Asian Games?

Did or didn't Indonesia fail in Asian Games? Indonesia only managed to get the 11th slot in the just concluded Asian Games in Hiroshima. Sports observer Sumohadi Marsis takes a closer look at this unfortunate result.

Riau needs more vets

Riau needs more vets PEKANBARU, Riau: The province needs at least 20 more veterinarians in view of the increased population of animals, according to the chief of the animal husbandry office.Bachtiar Moerad said qualified veterinarians are needed to run some of the clinics and slaughterhouses owned...

Dirty drinking water

Dirty drinking waterFrom NeracaI am a housewife and live at Tanjung Lengkong, Bidara Cina, East Jakarta. We depend on tap water from the city-owned water company (PAM) and pools of ground water for our daily needs.

PECC forecasts 4.4% growth in 18 countries

PECC forecasts 4.4% growth in 18 countries JAKARTA (JP): The Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC) forecast yesterday that the economies of 18 Asia-Pacific countries are growing stronger this year, with estimated average growth of 4.4 percent, as compared to 3.5 percent in 1993.