Archive: 26 November 1994
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Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Senior NU leader declines PPP post
Senior NU leader declines PPP post JAKARTA (JP): A senior leader of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) has turned down an offer by the United Development Party (PPP) to sit on its advisory board, saying he'd prefer to remain active in NU and stay put at his pesantren (Moslem boarding school). Yusuf Hasyim was nominated into the largely ceremonial board at a PPP congress partly in a bid to appease him after he and other NU politicians lost in their bid to win the chairmanship race.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Timor to have open schools
Timor to have open schools DILI, East Timor: The youngest province will soon have two open junior high schools to accommodate elementary school graduates who cannot continue their studies at regular schools, a local official said yesterday. Chief of the local office of education Soekarman said that many primary school graduates could not continue their studies because they had to help their parents earn a living.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
PLDT group wins RP satellite launch race
PLDT group wins RP satellite launch race MANILA (AFP): A group led by the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) has moved closer to launching the Philippines' first satellite after winning support of members of a rival consortium, officials said yesterday. Members of the government-backed Agila (Eagle) consortium have agreed to join individually the Mabuhay Philippines Satellite Corp. led by PLDT, said PLDT vice-president Cesar Reyes.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt to improve welfare of teachers
Govt to improve welfare of teachers JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has assured teachers that the government will continue to improve their welfare, allowing them to fully concentrate on educating. Speaking at a ceremony commemorating the 1994 International and National Teachers Day at the State Palace yesterday, Soeharto said improvements would be made not only in material aspects but in career development, legal assurance and other non-physical aspects.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians not fully informed about AIDS
Indonesians not fully informed about AIDS JAKARTA (JP): In spite of the media barrage of news on the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Indonesians still do not fully grasp the dangers of the disease for which there is no cure, a leading expert on AIDS said yesterday. "AIDS in Indonesia is now at the same stage it was in Thailand five years ago. This is very scary," Nona Poeroe Utomo, the director of the Indonesian AIDS Foundation, told The Jakarta Post yesterday.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Seirawan buries Utut's ambition
Seirawan buries Utut's ambition JAKARTA (JP): American grand master Yasser Seirawan outwitted Indonesia's number one grand master Utut Adianto's at the 47th move in their fourth and final round duel here yesterday. Thus, with his second and last victory in their four-day match sanctioned by the world chess body (FIDE), the Damascus-born American nailed a 3-1 victory, picked up US$3,000 cash prize and increased his elo rating of 2,605 by five points.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Seven Timorese refugees suffer in Portugal: Report
Seven Timorese refugees suffer in Portugal: Report JAKARTA (JP): The seven young East Timorese who briefly occupied the Swedish and Finnish embassies last year are now living in deplorable conditions in Portugal, after taking up Lisbon's offer of asylum, according to a Portuguese periodical. "They live in shameful poverty and have no jobs. They pass many of their days in hunger.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mystery still shrouds Nyo Beng Seng murder
Mystery still shrouds Nyo Beng Seng murder By K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): After seven months of hard work, city police announced they have arrested two street criminals believed to have been involved in the killing of entertainment businessman Nyo Beng Seng.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
High U.S. rates help relief RI debt burden
High U.S. rates help relief RI debt burden JAKARTA (JP): Increased interest rates in the U.S., which will likely be followed an appreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Japanese yen, are expected to favor Indonesia's debt servicing, economist Mohammad Arsjad Anwar says.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Biography written with love
Biography written with love By Arief Suditomo JAKARTA (JP): A biography which is also a love story will soon materialize on bookshop shelves entitled My life with Eri-san: A Freedom Fighter, written by Mrs. Mang Eri Soedewo about her late husband, Ambassador Eri Soedewo. Mrs. Mang said she was motivated to write about her husband after she was asked by Eri's close friends and colleagues, Frank Ward, former U.S.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices closed lower on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with most issues losing ground in moderate trading. The broad-based JSX Composite Index, ended slightly lower at 487.57 yesterday from 488.49 on Thursday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index of selected issues, however, increased slightly to 114.84 from 114.59. Losers included Multi Bintang and Surya Toto (down Rp 500 each), Indofood (down Rp 425), Kalbe Farma and Lippoland (down Rp 300 each).
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia strengthens representation at UN
Indonesia strengthens representation at UN JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed a senior diplomat to beef up Indonesia's representation at the United Nations in view of Indonesia's ascension to the UN Security Council beginning in January. Makarim Wibisono, the director of multilateral economic cooperation, yesterday handed over his post to Director General of Economic Relations Wisber Loeis following his appointment to fill the new post in New York.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest oil adulterators
Police arrest oil adulterators SURABAYA, East Java: Police have arrested six people in the southern suburb of Sidoarjo for adulterating lubricant oil. Chief of the Sidoarjo police precinct Lt. Col. Soeharto said the suspects were arrested in a raid early this week in which they also seized thousands of cans of diluted oil. "We will launch more operations to bust the syndicate," he told Antara.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt to stop issuance of more inter-city bus routes
Govt to stop issuance of more inter-city bus routes JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to stop issuing new-route permits for inter city buses in Java to ease traffic jams and minimize violations of transport regulations. Director General of Land Transportation Soejono said yesterday that new routes would be opened only in the outer islands where more buses are needed to improve access between towns.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:> Saturday, Nov. 25, 1994
Where to go in Jakarta:> Saturday, Nov. 25, 1994 Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist), Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio, Monday to Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sunday from 12:30 p.m.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Woodies seal perfect run at World Doubles
Woodies seal perfect run at World Doubles JAKARTA (JP): Australia's solid partnership of Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde chalked up a perfect 3-0 win-loss record at the US$1.3 million ATP World Doubles tennis championship yesterday, only to set up an early meeting with Netherlands' title holders Jacco Eltingh and Paul Haarhuis. The Woodies toppled American Jonathan Stark and Zimbabwe's Byron Black 6-3, 6-4 in a retaliation match yesterday to lead the White Group as the unbeaten team.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Semarang wants own TV studio
Semarang wants own TV studio SEMARANG: Minister of Information Harmoko has given the green light to Central Java request to build its own television studio for the state-owned TVRI. The provincial government has already designated a five- hectare plot in Pucang Gading in eastern Semarang for the studio. Head of the TVRI mobile production station in Semarang, Nusjirwan Rustian Utjin said however that the provincial government has to fork out a huge amount for the studio.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
AIDS victims must not be forgotten
AIDS victims must not be forgotten JAKARTA (JP): As the anti-AIDS campaign is escalating in Indonesia, there is one thing that the nation should not forget -- dealing with the victims of the fatal disease. Nona Poeroe Utomo, the director of the Indonesian AIDS Foundation, said yesterday the AIDS victims and their families need plenty of counseling from experts to help them get through the difficult times.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
53 couples married off
53 couples married off Another 53 poor couples were married off at the Kalideres bus terminal in West Jakarta on Thursday because their current marriage status is still considered illegal. During the collective wedding, the brides and bridegrooms, all residents of the Kamal and Tegalalur sub-districts, were formally registered at the local Islamic Marriage Office and now must abide by the rights and obligations of husbands and wives.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
GE-Tenaga gas turbine deal
GE-Tenaga gas turbine deal KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): General Electric (GE) of the United States signed a partnership agreement yesterday with Malaysia's electricity supplied Tenaga Nasional to maintain gas turbines built by the American power supplies giant. GE signed two agreements with Tenaga to transfer gas turbine technology to the Malaysian company and jointly run a workshop to service gas turbines in Malaysia's central Selangor state.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Toll road developer plans to float 122m in stocks
Toll road developer plans to float 122m in stocks JAKARTA (JP): PT Citra Marga Nusapahala, a major toll road developer, will offer new shares to the public next month to raise funds for the construction of a new toll road. The number of shares to be offered will be approximately 122 million which represents 24.4 percent of the company's enlarged number of stocks. The new shares, each with a par value of Rp 500 (22.8 U.S.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
NU leaders told to work for whole nation
NU leaders told to work for whole nation JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno told leaders of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia's largest Moslem organization, yesterday that they should work for the nation's good instead of serving only members. "NU is a national asset," Try was quoted by NU Secretary- General Ichwan Sam, one of the religious-educational organization's top executives, who were meeting with the vice president.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Three-in-one kids help make up the number
Three-in-one kids help make up the number By Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): Imagine driving towards Jl. Sudirman during the morning peak hour. You have an important business meeting and you cannot afford to be even slightly late.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Campus and democracy
Campus and democracy From Republika The Arief Budiman tragedy is an irony. The tragedy which involves Arief occurred in the Satya Wacana University, a campus which should set exemplary behavior based on democratic principles and thus serve as a benchmark for democracy. A campus should reflect academic values that are indispensable with the values of truth, justice, good sense, critical analysis and openness.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S. cannot impose its values: Bush
U.S. cannot impose its values: Bush JAKARTA (JP): Former U.S. president George Bush said here last night that the United States should not lecture other countries on human rights and the environment because every single country has its own culture and systems. "We put forward requirements on environment and requirements on human rights.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
OPEC vows more dialog meetings with partners
OPEC vows more dialog meetings with partners JAKARTA (JP): The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will intensify dialogs with consumers and independent producers to seek ways to stabilize the oil market. I.B. Sudjana, the organization's president and also Indonesian minister of mines and energy, told reporters after installing second echelon officials at his ministry here yesterday that OPEC will establish a committee for the intensification of dialogs.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, November. 26, 1994
TV Today: Saturday, November. 26, 1994 TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m Sports 3:30 Film 4:30 Culture Program 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 Tata Busana 8:05 TV Drama: Hati Yang Mendua 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film Program 2 4:30 p.m. Sports 5:30 City News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 English News Service 8:00 TV Series: Swans Crossing 8:30 Music TPI 5:30 a.m.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt opens bidding on telecom tender
Govt opens bidding on telecom tender JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday opened the registration for the tender of the construction of two million telephone lines which will be assigned to private firms during this Sixth Five Year Development Plan (Repelita VI) period. Spokesman for the Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Sjamsuddin Tanuatmadja said yesterday that the tender, open until March 21 next year, is only open to the 12 consortia which passed the pre-qualification.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Manila to free 51 Chinese
Manila to free 51 Chinese PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (Reuter): The Philippines said yesterday that 51 Chinese held in a fishing boat since arriving three months ago will be allowed to sail to Australia. Charges of illegal entry against the group, which includes more than dozen children, have been dropped, provincial officials on the southwestern island of Palawan said. The group was arrested in July when their boat drifted near Palawan.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
City versus vice
City versus vice Although Jakarta has yet to gain the reputation of being a sin city like Bangkok and is not likely to do so within the foreseeable future this does not mean that prostitution is not a problem. Certainly, the number of women involved in prostitution in the capital is not declining. Even so, it cannot be said that our law enforcers have been out every day waging a sincere and well planned war against the vile practice.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rp 688 million for scholarships
Rp 688 million for scholarships JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The provincial government provides Rp 688 million (US$332,000) in scholarships for indigenous students who continue their studies in other provinces. The money is provided to students who major in engineering and medical sciences, said Benvincen Djeharu, a member of the provincial legislative council. The local government hopes that by the year 2000, Irian Jaya will have 100 locally-born doctors and 100 engineers.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta plans scripless trading by end of 1995
Jakarta plans scripless trading by end of 1995 JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) will occupy its new building on Jl. Sudirman, South Jakarta, early next year and later introduce scripless (paperless) trading at the end of the year, says a senior official of the exchange. Achmad Daniri, director of trading, said here yesterday that a series of training programs have been arranged for the exchange members to prepare for the automation of the trading system.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang postpones local polls
Tangerang postpones local polls TANGERANG (JP): The committees organizing the sub-district elections in the city have postponed the date in the five districts due to a lack of candidates, an official of the Tangerang administration said yesterday. Erna Karlina, spokesperson for the Tangerang administration, told The Jakarta Post that the election of the five sub-district leaders was postponed when only a single candidate showed any interest.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
City licenses a new bus firm
City licenses a new bus firm The city authorities have licensed a new minibus company to serve the outskirts of Jakarta and allowed for existing city bus companies to buy an additional 1,000 buses to strengthen their fleets. According to head of the City Traffic and Land Transportation Control (DLLAJ) JP Sepang, the new license serving the outskirt areas was given to the Koperasi Wahana Kalpika (KWK) cooperative body.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Student victim of hit and run
Student victim of hit and run A 22-year-old female university student died after she was clipped by the sideview mirror of a passing car on Jl. Tanjung Barat, Pasar Minggu, in South Jakarta. According to witnesses, Ami, a senior student of the Economic Faculty at the University of Pancasila, died of severe wounds to her head, which pounded against the cement road after being hit at around 5 a.m. Wednesday. Local police are still investigating the case.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where has the money gone?
Where has the money gone? From Suara Karya I am one of hundreds of thousands of Indonesian workers in Malaysia, who have worked legally in Negeri Selangor Darul Ehsan since 1992. I have saved my hard earned money for future use and my ailing parents. On Sept. 1, 1992 I sent RM 600 (about Rp 480,000) to my father Abdul Majid, Buluh Naman village, Munte District, Karo Regency, North Sumatra (His identity card No I.00612/1756/008 /TK/90).
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Students next for AIDS test
Students next for AIDS test JEMBER, East Java: Local health authorities are taking their anti-AIDS campaign to university students next, having already conducted blood tests on high-risk groups such as prostitutes. The head of the Jember Health Office, Nur Achmat, said blood tests are being conducted to check for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which causes the fatal AIDS, Antara reported. Nobody tested HIV positive in the campaign's first phase on 400 people in high risk groups, he said.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta spends billions on ports for islanders
Jakarta spends billions on ports for islanders JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is currently building a number of ports in the Seribu Islands, north of Jakarta, involving investments of billions of rupiahs, with the aim of providing better transportation services for island residents.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dutch plant in Bontang
Dutch plant in Bontang AMSTERDAM (Reuter): Dutch chemicals group DSM NV says its 60 percent-owned Indonesian joint venture DSM Kaltim Melamine was going ahead with plans to dismantle a melamine plant in the Netherlands and rebuild it in Indonesia. The Dutch company is the world's leading manufacturer of melamine, an intermediate product used to make decorative surfaces and adhesives for the wood-processing industry.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
ADB's airport loan to RP
ADB's airport loan to RP MANILA (AFP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$41 million loan to the Philippines to upgrade an airport in the major southern city of Davao, the Manila-based lending institution said yesterday. The European Investment Bank is co-financing the project with a $31.3 million loan.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
High Court's Marsinah case decision not final yet
High Court's Marsinah case decision not final yet JAKARTA (JP): East Java High Court's decision to free businessman Judi Susanto, the main defendant in the murder case of labor activist Marsinah, from all charges is not final, observers said yesterday. Prominent legal experts Adi Andojo Soetjipto, Frans Hendra Winarta and Soesanto Bangoennagoro, as well as East Java police Chief Maj. Gen. Emon Rivai Arganata agreed that the High Court's decision could be reviewed by the Supreme Court.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
First female lawyer
First female lawyer From Kompas In a news report published in Kompas on Nov. 10, 1994, the dean of the school of law of Sumatra Utara University (USU), Reh Ngena br. Purba, said that the late Prof. Ani Abbas-Manopo was the first woman in Indonesia who had a law degree. But if I am not mistaken, the first woman to have a law degree (Dutch: Meester in de Rechten) was Maria Ulfah Santoso (Mrs. Subadio), former Social Affairs Minister, and Secretary of Prime Minister Sutan Syahrir's Cabinet.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Effective supervision
Effective supervision From Pikiran Rakyat I highly appreciate the initiative taken by the member of the Development Faction of the House of Representatives in uncovering malpractice by government banks. Baramuli alerted everyone to the Bapindo credit scam. This has inspired Golkar to fight collusion. West Java legislator Enum Hadisumitra is another official looking out for the public. He believes that the local community must be involved in supervising local projects.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Social gap
Social gap From Surya All luxurious cars used during the meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Jakarta two years ago were sold out. Now following the end of the APEC meeting in Bogor, the cars for the forum which cost around Rp. 1 billion each also sold like peanuts. This certainly does not come as a surprise to some people because they are used to such transactions. This means that Indonesia has many super rich people who are capable of buying expensive things.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL seeks RI's help to support plywood price
KL seeks RI's help to support plywood price KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's top resources official yesterday looked at Indonesia for help in stabilizing the price of plywood following a sharp fall in revenue from the commodity. "As the world's largest exporters of plywood and tropical timber products, Indonesia and Malaysia should step up cooperation in marketing to prevent ourselves from being dictated (upon) and divided by the buyers," Primary Industries Minister Lim Keng Yaik said.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
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. (in English). * All Saints' Anglican Church (opposite The Aryaduta Jakarta), Jl. Arif Rahman Hakim No. 5, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. ; at G.K.I. Pondok Indah at 6 p.m.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Perumka cancels plan to raise railway fares
Perumka cancels plan to raise railway fares BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The state-owned railway company Perumka canceled its plan to increase railway fares for executive and business class passengers at the last minute yesterday. A spokesman for the company, Djoko Martojo, told reporters at its headquarters here yesterday that Perumka was delaying the increases in the fares, which were to go into effect yesterday, "for an as yet to be determined period of time".
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Merapi calmer as deaths rise to 38
Merapi calmer as deaths rise to 38 YOGYAKARTA (JP): Mount Merapi was calm yesterday after a night of heavy rainfall as the death toll for Tuesday's eruption reached 38 people. A command post set up at the Dr. Sardjito Hospital, which coordinates the medical treatment of the volcano victims at three other hospitals, confirmed the figure last night. Some of the 200 people, who are still unaccounted for, are feared dead.