Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 22 October 1994

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Church Services

Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.

ABRI prepared to upgrade presence in Bosnia

ABRI prepared to upgrade presence in Bosnia JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) is now prepared to upgrade its participation in the UN peacekeeping mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina to include a mechanized division.ABRI Chief Gen.

Paes sets up all-Indian semis in men's tennis championship

Paes sets up all-Indian semis in men's tennis championship JAKARTA (JP): Top seeded Leander Paes survived a thrilling three-setter against struggling South Korean Kim Bong-soo 6-7 (2- 7), 6-3, 7-6 (7-1) yesterday to set up an Indian civil war against Mahesh Bhupathi in the semifinals of the...

Police demand presence at airport

Police demand presence at airport JAKARTA (JP): City Police chief Maj. Gen. Hindarto said yesterday that police officers should be assigned at the customs check room of the Soekarno-Hatta international airport to help prevent arrivals by wanted criminals and smugglers as well as baggage theft.

Aussie TV gaining foothold

Aussie TV gaining foothold JAKARTA (JP): More and more Indonesians are tuning in to the Australia Television channel which is beamed to the country by satellite, the network announced yesterday.An independent study conducted by Survey Research Indonesia found that in just over 18 months of...

Resettlement project deserted

Resettlement project deserted BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: At least 25 transmigrant families have left their homes in Rawa Muning after finding their government provided land to be unproductive.Antara reported that the farmers who resettled in Rawa Muning from other provinces six months ago could...

Merpati to serve S'pore

Merpati to serve S'pore JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Indonesia will increase its flights to Los Angeles in the United States next week, while Merpati Nusantara, its subsidiary, will start serving Singapore.On Monday Merpati will start a direct flight connecting Bandung in West Java with Singapore, using a...

`Abimanyu Dies in Action' to play first at festival

`Abimanyu Dies in Action' to play first at festival JAKARTA (JP): The dance company of Theodora Retno Maruti was awarded the honor of opening the Indonesian Dance Festival on Thursday at the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center in Central Jakarta.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Sport: Portugal League 3:30 Film 4:30 Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Traditional Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Fashion 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Caller 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:35 Late...

Satay sellers hardly have time to whine about life

Satay sellers hardly have time to whine about lifeText and photos by Imanuddin JAKARTA (JP): Dear Mom, I'm settling down in Jakarta. During the day I sit and swivel my feet and at night I sit and enjoy the fan. I couldn't ask for more ...

Bus hijacker thwarted

Bus hijacker thwarted SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Passengers mobbed a 22-year-old man trying to hijack their bus in Batang on Thursday, police said yesterday.The man, identified as Mul, was critically injured but his unidentified accomplice escaped after snatching money from a passenger.

Mochtar Lubis annoyed

Mochtar Lubis annoyedFrom SinarI'd like to refer to the article in Sinar, Oct. 3, 1994 containing an interview with Mochtar Lubis entitled: If I were a military man I'd send Bung Karno to jail.Do you feel annoyed because during the Old Order era you were often picked up when you were the Chief...

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.

S'pore surprised at U.S. comments

S'pore surprised at U.S. comments SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday it was "surprised" at U.S. interest in an American professor facing defamation charges for remarks critical of Asian governments.

Japan aid on farming

Japan aid on farming JAKARTA (JP): The government of Japan yesterday endowed a 1.5 million yen (US$14.9 million) grant to improve food production by Indonesia's low income farmers.The grant will be distributed in 17 provinces, most of which are located in eastern Indonesia.

Oetojo insists on one bar association

Oetojo insists on one bar association JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman has defended the government's policy of recognizing only one bar association in the country, stressing that it makes supervision and communication with lawyers a great deal easier.

Rupiah is likely to remain stable in next two months

Rupiah is likely to remain stable in next two months JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah will remain stable in the next two months despite the flat growth of Indonesia's non-oil exports and stronger inflationary pressure, a foreign bank executive predicted yesterday.

Businessmen told to improve competitiveness

Businessmen told to improve competitiveness JAKARTA (JP): British Minister of Trade Richard Needham yesterday urged his country's businessmen to increase competitiveness in Indonesia to help improve bilateral trade relations.

Education for Indonesians

Education for Indonesians I read the letter of Mr. Frank Richardson in reply to Mr. Bert de Kort and Mrs. Ina Sumarsono with a certain degree of astonishment, this too in regard of the British colonial politics and inventors of the infamous concentration camps.

Elation, skepticism greets RI's election to UN Council

Elation, skepticism greets RI's election to UN Council JAKARTA (JP): News of Indonesia's election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was met with elation at the foreign ministry yesterday despite skepticism by some on it's true impact on the Western dominated...

RI off-roaders set for Australia

RI off-roaders set for Australia JAKARTA (JP): A group of 20 top national off-road drivers, in a stint coordinated by the Tranka Offroad Club Jakarta, will venture into Australian forests and deserts on Oct.

PAM Jaya to stop distribution temporarily

PAM Jaya to stop distribution temporarily The City Water Company (PAM Jaya) announced it will temporarily stop supplying some areas in the city to make way for the installation of pipe projects.The stoppage will affect the water supply in the Kebon Sirih area of Central Jakarta from 8 a.m.

Unruly elephants to attend school

Unruly elephants to attend school BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The provincial government has acquired Rp 700 million (US$340,000) to catch and tame 80 wild jungle elephants.The animals will be sent to the elephant school in Way Kambas where they will be trained to help people move heavy goods, said A.S.

Motorist told to drive properly during APEC

Motorist told to drive properly during APEC JAKARTA (JP): The authorities told Jakartans yesterday not to use their own vehicles during the upcoming APEC meeting and to behave themselves if they had to drive in order to facilitate the movement of the delegates.

Contain prostitution if it is impossible to eradicate it

Contain prostitution if it is impossible to eradicate itBy Th. Sumartana SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): Lately, many issues have surfaced to become major topics of conversation in many circles.Labor disputes, the muzzling of the press, the Batak Protestant Church controversy, the drought, the Bapindo...

Military school to be reopened

Military school to be reopened The City Military has announced plans to reopen the military school for delinquent students due to the significant increase of high school student brawls and delinquency incidents recorded in the past few weeks.

Indonesia asked to reduce exports of plywood to Japan

Indonesia asked to reduce exports of plywood to Japan JAKARTA (JP): Japanese plywood producers, facing tough competition from Indonesia, yesterday requested its exporters to reduce supplies to Japan."Executives of the Japanese Plywood Manufacturers' Association (JPMA) are here to negotiate with us...

Soeharto to open human rights workshop

Soeharto to open human rights workshop JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will open a national workshop on human rights on Monday which will discuss the ratification of existing conventions and determine the scale of priority in handling human rights.

VP opens church congress

VP opens church congress JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Vice President Try Sutrisno arrived here to open the Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI) congress last night.Try, who arrived with three cabinet ministers, was welcomed by Irian Jaya governor Jacob Pattipi at the Sentani airport.

Meeting proposes forum to boost infrastructure

Meeting proposes forum to boost infrastructure JAKARTA (JP): The five-day World Infrastructure Forum-Asia 1994 concluded here yesterday with an agreement to form a communication forum to boost infrastructure development in Asia.Chairman of the closing ceremony M.

City to protect `Kenari' traders

City to protect `Kenari' traders JAKARTA (JP): City Councilors has assured traders of electronic equipment at the Kenari market on Jl. Salemba Raya, Central Jakarta, that the construction of a new four-story commercial building adjacent to the market will not affect their business.

Grady to defend PGA title

Grady to defend PGA title JAKARTA (JP): Australian Wayne Grady will defend his title at the US$100,000 Tugu Pratama golf championship slated for Nov. 9- 13 in the Bumi Serpong Damai golf course in West Java.About 140 home and foreign golfers from Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, the U.S.

Teaching illiterates brings delight

Teaching illiterates brings delightBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): Who says people lacking formal education -- or drop-outs at least -- are less civilized than their more well- read counterparts? Only tutors, presumably, say it is often more pleasurable teaching the above rather than teaching...

Sanitation in Brantas river deplorable

Sanitation in Brantas river deplorable JAKARTA (JP): Poor sanitation and uneven distribution of water along the Brantas river in East Java, as well as the implementation of a sound water accounting system, are among Indonesia's most pressing problems.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Indosat shares lost ground yesterday after booking significant gains during the first two days of their listing on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), closing lower at Rp 8,650 against Rp 8,950 on Thursday.

Indonesia admitted to UN security council

Indonesia admitted to UN security council UNITED NATIONS (Agencies): Indonesia, current chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement, was elected by the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday to serve on the Security Council for a two- year term beginning next January.

Expert urges end to leaded gasoline

Expert urges end to leaded gasoline JAKARTA (JP): A community health expert yesterday urged the government to phase out leaded petrol and replace it with more environmentally friendly fuel.Umar Fahmi, a professor of community health at the University of Indonesia, told a seminar on the environment...

Thick haze blankets Riau

Thick haze blankets Riau PEKANBARU, Riau: Much of this province was cast in haze yesterday as thick smoke from forest fires blanketed the province once again.Antara reported yesterday that although haze around the airport reduced visibility to 500 meters, air traffic had not been affected but did...

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 that loosens Japan's stranglehold on Malaysia's indigenous car manufacturing industry.

Electricity tariff up next month

Electricity tariff up next month JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday announced an average increase of 7.8 percent in electricity billing rates beginning next month to raise funds for power development.

RP to file charges against 33 Chinese

RP to file charges against 33 Chinese MANILA (AFP): The Philippines may file smuggling charges against 33 Chinese nationals arrested earlier this month, a presidential official said yesterday.Press Secretary Jesus Sison said the Justice Department would investigate the case and file appropriate...

To men of Indonesia

To men of Indonesia The Bali Post is planning to hold an art exhibition entitled Great Indonesian Painters in Bali to celebrate Indonesia's development in the arts, and to raise funds for charity. Very praiseworthy, you may say, in this the Year of the Role of Women in Development here in Indonesia.

Asia-Pacific airlines report 27.4 percent jump in profits

Asia-Pacific airlines report 27.4 percent jump in profits SINGAPORE (AFP): The Asia-Pacific's major airlines posted an average 27.4 percent increase in profits in 1993-94 and prospects for the current financial year look even brighter, industry officials said yesterday.

Police moving slowly in Yorrys new case

Police moving slowly in Yorrys new case JAKARTA (JP): Police are finding it slow going in investigations hoped to link Yorrys Raweyai of the Pemuda Pancasila organization to a series of crimes, including the smuggling of alcoholic beverages.City Police Chief Maj. Gen.

Economics of safe transport hinges on efficient management

Economics of safe transport hinges on efficient managementBy Robert S. Bain JAKARTA (JP): Articles in the Sunday Post of Oct. 9 calling for the provision of safe transport services after dark have relevance beyond the Indonesian capital itself.

Affordable cellular phones coming soon

Affordable cellular phones coming soon JAKARTA (JP): People living in the greater Jakarta area will soon find the prices of mobile telecommunications devices more affordable as PT Telepoint Nusantara plans to launch their Silverlink, a new Motorola handphone with a Rp 800,000 (US$366) price tag.

Student regiments

Student regiments Is it necessary to retain the (paramilitary) student regiments (Menwa)? This is a question that continues to surface in the wake of the clash between Himpala (student nature lovers organization) members and the Menwas at the Universitas Nasional (Unas) in Jakarta, last Tuesday.

Analysts say new party won't improve situation

Analysts say new party won't improve situation JAKARTA (JP): Political observers lined up behind President Soeharto yesterday in support of his argument that Indonesia does not need a new political party.

Fire destroys 600 kiosks in Ciputat market

Fire destroys 600 kiosks in Ciputat market JAKARTA (JP): A fire on Thursday night believed to have been caused by a short circuit razed at least 600 of the 724 kiosks at the packed 1.5 hectare Ciputat market, southwest of Jakarta.

Fire leaves 30 homeless

Fire leaves 30 homeless MANADO, North Sulawesi: Fire destroyed six houses and left 30 people homeless here Thursday, Antara reported yesterday.The fire swept through a crowded residential area in Wenang at 4 p.m, causing a Rp 150 million (about US$70,000) in damages.