Archive: 8 November 1994
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Tue, 08 Nov 1994
APEC and NAM: The two commitments that bind
APEC and NAM: The two commitments that bind In the span of two years Indonesia has hosted two important international meetings, the Non-Aligned Movement and the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. Political scientist Juwono Sudarsono puts the two events in global perspective and argues that...
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Govt ready with free health services for the needy
Govt ready with free health services for the needy JAKARTA (JP): After less than a year's try-out, the Ministry of Health yesterday announced it is ready to provide free health services to the 25.9 million poor people nation-wide.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Govt threatens to close hospital treatment plants
Govt threatens to close hospital treatment plants JAKARTA (JP): The city environment bureau has threatened to close down the waste treatment plants of 11 hospitals in Jakarta after they ignored repeated warnings issued by the municipal administration.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Soeharto for free trade
Soeharto for free trade Many businessmen and analysts, even those in Indonesia itself, are still surprised at President Soeharto's enthusiasm about the free trade concept recommended by the Eminent Persons Group and the Pacific Business Forum.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
APEC trade team failure criticized
APEC trade team failure criticized JAKARTA (JP): APEC meetings encountered their first hurdle here yesterday when the Committee on Trade and Investment (CTI), facing opposition from the United States, failed to adopt a draft on a set of non-binding investment principals."As far as the U.S.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Indonesian banks forced to face global competition
Indonesian banks forced to face global competition JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian banks have to seriously prepare themselves as they enter an era of free trade in services early next year, when the new GATT principles go into effect, Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono says.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Govt expects no major change in 95/96 budget
Govt expects no major change in 95/96 budget JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad estimated no major change in the government's revenues in the 1995/96 fiscal year, which will begin next April.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Supreme Court reverses ruling on land dispute
Supreme Court reverses ruling on land dispute JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court has reversed its own ruling on the highly political Kedung Ombo land dispute, and has now ruled in favor of the government which is being sued by 34 displaced villagers.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
NAFTA is not a trade bloc, Barry says
NAFTA is not a trade bloc, Barry says JAKARTA (JP): The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is not a trade bloc but rather a complement of the new General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), American Ambassador to Indonesia Robert L. Barry said yesterday.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Indonesia needs more investment in gas industry
Indonesia needs more investment in gas industryFrits H. Pangemanan NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Indonesia, which has successfully supplied natural gas to buyers in Asian and Pacific countries for over the last 20 years, is inviting foreign and domestic investors to develop its gas industry in anticipation...
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Moslem leaders condemn Gus Dur for Israeli visit
Moslem leaders condemn Gus Dur for Israeli visit JAKARTA (JP): Condemnations came hard and fast yesterday against controversial Moslem leader Abdurrahman Wahid for his recent visit to Israel.Prominent ulemas including K.H. Hasan Basri and K.H.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Activist gets three years in jail for inciting riot
Activist gets three years in jail for inciting riot MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Chairman of the outlawed Indonesian Prosperity Labor Union (SBSI) Muchtar Pakpahan was sentenced to three years imprisonment yesterday for inciting workers to demonstrate violently last April.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Tuberculosis rife in West Java
Tuberculosis rife in West Java BANDUNG, West Java: An estimated 364,800 people suffering tuberculosis across the province badly need medical treatment, otherwise many more will be infected, a health official warned yesterday.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
TV Today
TV TodayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 Film 4:30 Science Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Open University 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Wawasan 8:05 Traditional Drama 9:00 World News 9:30 Music:...
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Drug dealer arrested
Drug dealer arrested North Jakarta police have arrested a man carrying two kilograms of dried marijuana worth Rp 2 million (US$900) through Tanjung Priok port, North Jakarta.The suspected drug trafficker identified as AR, 29, reportedly told police during questioning that he bought the drug in...
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Govt officially approves APEC two-day holiday
Govt officially approves APEC two-day holiday JAKARTA (JP): Most people residing, working and studying in Jakarta will enjoy a prolonged holiday this coming weekend, courtesy of President Soeharto.Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono announced yesterday the government is declaring Nov. 14 and Nov.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Students, teachers boycott classes
Students, teachers boycott classes SALATIGA, Central Java: Thousands of students and teachers at the Satya Wacana Christian University boycotted classes yesterday in a show of disgust to the recent dismissal of scholar Arief Budiman for disciplinary reasons.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Joko, Susi retain Thai Open crowns
Joko, Susi retain Thai Open crowns JAKARTA (JP): World champions Joko Suprianto and Susi Susanti maintained their supremacy at the Thailand Open badminton championships as Indonesian players romped home with four titles on Sunday.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Traditional logic key to conserving natural resources
Traditional logic key to conserving natural resources JAKARTA (JP): Even if doomsday is around the corner, not many people are willing to give up their greedy habits to save future generations.As the saying goes, "We don't know how much a tree is worth until we cut it down.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Filipino maids
Filipino maids I found your article, headline 'Singapore to stop Filipino maids inflow', which appeared in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 31, 1994 totally unnerving. At a glance, it immediately suggested that the influx of Filipino maids to Singapore continues to be unabated, which is grossly and...
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Research on subway reaches final stage
Research on subway reaches final stage JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday that the research on the possibility of building a subway in the city has reached its final stage.The research is being conducted by the city administration in cooperation with the Ministries of...
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Isolate criminals from society: General
Isolate criminals from society: General JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hindarto has proposed that law breakers be ostracized from society."Perhaps it will be more effective than legal penalties imposed on those found guilty violating existing rules," he said.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Stores are not giving special discounts to APEC delegates
Stores are not giving special discounts to APEC delegates JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's large-scale shopping centers are not providing special offers or any discounts to greet delegates of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum despite requests by the head of the city tourism office.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Police foil smuggling attempt
Police foil smuggling attempt BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: 22 trucks carrying logs, resin and pumice without proper official documents, worth millions of rupiahs, have been seized by police.The goods were confiscated in an anti-smuggling operation last week on the trans-Sumatra highway and at the...
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Firefighters on stand-by during APEC meeting
Firefighters on stand-by during APEC meeting JAKARTA (JP): The City Fire Department has three fire engines and 60 firefighters on standby 24-hour-a-day at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center during the current Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum meetings.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Citarum river banks to be cleared
Citarum river banks to be cleared The municipal authorities plan to make a clean sweep of the hundreds of shanties and other structures standing along the Citarum river bank in Cedeng, Central Jakarta, by the end of this month.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Seven hospitals ready for APEC
Seven hospitals ready for APEC The City Health Office has appointed seven hospitals in Jakarta to serve the delegates of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.The Jayakarta daily reported yesterday that the seven medical facilities in Jakarta are Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital,...
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Three killed in rain storm
Three killed in rain storm GROBOGAN, Central Java: Three people were killed, 45 houses destroyed and hundreds others badly damaged in a rain storm sweeping three villages in this regency last week, officials said.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Japan's loan to Vietnam
Japan's loan to Vietnam TOKYO (AFP): The Japanese government is expected to provide a loan of 65 billion yen (US$670 million) to Vietnam for the financial year to next March, official sources were quoted as saying yesterday.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Accident at zebra crossing
Accident at zebra crossingFrom KompasA pedestrian was hit by a car at a zebra crossing in front of the National Museum on Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta on Oct. 13, 1994 at about 7 p.m.The driver of the car had to swerve when the car in front unexpectedly came to a halt at a red light.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Water problem and drought
Water problem and droughtFrom Media IndonesiaThe well in our house has dried up due to the long drought. The same problem also plagues our neighbors and, I believe, many families in this capital city.Now we have to take a long walk to a distant neighbor just to take a bath.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Fraudulent ad hunting
Fraudulent ad huntingFrom KompasOn July 30, 1994 a man visited me. He told me he was an employee of Metropolitan Promotion Directory, whose office was in Maya Indah building, on Jl. Kramat Raya. The company was looking for people wanting to place advertisements in the 1994-1995 directory.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Telecom project in Natuna
Telecom project in Natuna JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned domestic telecommunications company, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom), will complete the development of communication networks in Natuna, Riau, early next year to support a natural gas liquefaction project there.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: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.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Stray dogs will be killed
Stray dogs will be killed MEDAN, North Sumatra: Governor Raja Inal Siregar has ordered security authorities to destroy stray dogs he believes are to blame for the rise in rabies cases.Siregar said owners of dogs should have their pets vaccinated and pay taxes, as the law requires.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Planet Hollywood restaurant
Planet Hollywood restaurant Commenting on Mariani's letter in The Jakarta Post (Nov. 3, 1994) about SCTV's coverage of the opening of Planet Hollywood on Saturday, Oct. 22, 1994, I would like to say that the only emotions that I experienced were nausea and deprivation.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Keep the city clean: Mayor
Keep the city clean: Mayor South Jakarta Mayor Pardjoko has called on the developer handling the Sudirman Central Business project to help keep the city clean.Pardjoko made the remarks during an inspection on Sunday.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
On colonialism I
On colonialism I We now, at least, have an admission of colonial malpractice from Mr. de Kort (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 5, 1994).However, it is less than reassuring that, for murdering 40,000 Indonesians, Kapitein Westerling received a severe rap over the knuckles from the Dutch public and was duly...
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Nick Faldo to auction clubs
Nick Faldo to auction clubs JAKARTA (JP): Golfers wishing to own clubs use by world top player Nick Faldo may try their luck Thursday when the Cikarang Golf and Country Club hosts a cocktail party to honor the Englishman.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Tangerang expands with 17 new sub-districts
Tangerang expands with 17 new sub-districts JAKARTA (JP): Tangerang Mayor H. Djakaria has installed heads of 17 new sub-districts as part of the mayoralty's efforts to anticipate the sharp growth of population.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Korea favors free trade by 2020
Korea favors free trade by 2020 SYDNEY (Reuter): South Korean President Kim Young-sam will support a deal to create a free trade zone in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region in the next century, The Australian newspaper reported yesterday.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
On colonialism II
On colonialism II I have read the letters of Mr. de Jong and Mr. de Kort, the last one of Nov. 5, 1994 in The Jakarta Post.I got the impression by their tone and attitude of not willing to admit (let alone apologize!) the malpractice of colonial times, whether it is three-and-a half years or 350...
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Dialog with East Timorese
Dialog with East Timorese President Soeharto made a sympathetic gesture last week when he expressed his readiness to hold a dialog with an anti- integration group of East Timor.The offer of a dialog will be a substantive contribution to the solution of the issue.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The buying drive on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) remained low yesterday with a price drop taking place across the board.The JSX Composite Index lost nearly three points to close at 517.78 against 520.59 on Friday.The GTDBS-50 Index also dropped to 123.96 from 124.77.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
KL rejects U.S. plan for military base
KL rejects U.S. plan for military base KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia has joined Thailand and Indonesia in rejecting a U.S. plan for a new military base in Southeast Asia following the withdrawal of American troops from Subic Bay in the Philippines.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
Polyethylene plant expanded
Polyethylene plant expanded JAKARTA (JP): PT Petrokimia Nusantara Interindo, a British- Japanese-Indonesian joint venture, will double the production capacity of its polyethylene plant in Merak, West Java, from 200,000 to 400,000 tons per annum.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
29 bodies recovered
29 bodies recovered MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The bodies of 29 of the 31 people believed to have drowned in last week's flash flood have been recovered, a local official said yesterday.Spokesman for the East Lombok regency government Met Mugni told Antara that search and rescue workers are still...
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
NU congress to fortify vow to shun politics
NU congress to fortify vow to shun politics JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's largest Moslem organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), will reaffirm its commitment to shunning formal politics in its congress next month.
Tue, 08 Nov 1994
RI, PNG talks on joint border resume
RI, PNG talks on joint border resume JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Papua New Guinea opened its 13th meeting of their joint border committee yesterday, in the West Kalimantan capital of Pontianak.Indonesian Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M.