Archive: 23 December 1994
44 articles found
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Land problems deter regreening program: Surjadi
Land problems deter regreening program: Surjadi JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said that park and other green areas account for only 12 percent of the total land area of the city, far below the ideal level of 30 percent. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Surjadi said that the inability of the city to expand the greenery is caused mainly by limited availability of land.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
No Chinese songs allowed
No Chinese songs allowed PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Police in Surakarta and Banyumas have banned the singing of Mandarin songs at hotels and other entertainment places which plan to organize Christmas and New Year's parties. "The ban is imposed to prevent racial conflict," Surakarta Police Chief Col. Soeseno said. His counterpart in Banyuwangi Col. Demak Lubis confirmed the ban in his city, recalling that a similar ban was imposed in 1989 throughout all Central Java.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Christmas Program * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: December 24: Pasar Senggol - Balinese Christmas Festival with a special Balinese dance performance and the children's Christmas Choir, from 7:15 p.m. Salsa Verde - Mediterranean Christmas fiesta with live entertainment by Spirit Band. Nelayan Cafe - Christmas Dinner. Watercourt Cafe - Christmas Dinner. Mei Yan - Cantonese Celebration. Inagiku - Christmas Surprise. Lila Cita Fun Pub - Christmas Carnival with Father Christmas.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Putu offers new way of presenenting short story
Putu offers new way of presenenting short story By Lenah Susianty JAKARTA (JP): It was just like Putu Wijaya to pack his story reading presentation into such an intense performance called Protes. With his theater group, Teater Mandiri, and gamelan musician I Gusti Kompyang Raka, Putu offered a new way of reading and interpreting short stories last Saturday at Jakarta's Gedung Kesenian. Even the name of the event hinted at something unusual.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Reports of workers forced into prostitution probed
Reports of workers forced into prostitution probed JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Manpower has launched an investigation into a report that some female Indonesian workers in Malaysia have been forced into prostitution and pregnancy, and have then had their babies taken from them and sold. Ministry spokesman Hermanto said the government is waiting for a full account from the Indonesian embassy in Kuala Lumpur following the report by the Antara news agency on Wednesday.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Foreign investment up by 194%
Foreign investment up by 194% JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investments approved by the government increased by 194 percent to a record high of US$23.7 billion this year, while domestic investments rose 34.9 percent to Rp 53.3 trillion ($24.2 billion), a minister announced yesterday.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
ICMI's program
ICMI's program From Pikiran Rakyat We all know what ICMI stands for Ikatan Cendekiawan Muslim Indonesia (Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals). As a Moslem I would like to raise a question: What is ICMI's program? And what is the influence of ICMI on the Moslem technocrats in this world. It is a fact that Moslem countries (in the Middle East) are rich in oil. So are Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam. Besides, the latter are also rich in minerals.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Trader admits to killing Timorese
Trader admits to killing Timorese DILI, East Timor (JP): A South Sulawesi migrant has admitted in court to stabbing a fellow trader from East Timor, stressing that he was provoked. The killing of Mario Vicente by Mokhamad Sakir in the Becora market on Nov. 12 sparked three days of ethnic rioting with anti- government connotations. Sakir, who is a Bugis descendant like many other migrant traders in Dili, is now being tried at the Dili District Court charged with the murder of Vicente.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Most concession holders still exploit forest: Minister
Most concession holders still exploit forest: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said yesterday that the dominance of profit-hungry forest concessionaires will continue to be a major obstacle to sustainable forestry development next year. "The forestry business community still tends to perceive the country's forests merely as something to exploit," he told reporters during a year-end press briefing at his office here.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sempati sets extra flights
Sempati sets extra flights JAKARTA (JP): PT Sempati Air, a private airline, is providing 45 extra return flights from Dec. 20 through Jan. 8, 1995, to anticipate the increasing number of travelers during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Arief R.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rapid property development may cause cash crisis
Rapid property development may cause cash crisis JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Real Estate Indonesia acknowledged yesterday that the extensive property development in the country may cause a crash crisis due to possible huge non- performing loans. "The growing demand for loans in the real estate sector, which has expanded at an unchecked pace, however, should have not been generalized," the association's chairman, Enggartiasto Lukita, said in a press conference yesterday.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Buddhist body expels two denominations
Buddhist body expels two denominations JAKARTA (JP): The government is backing the decision by the executive board of the Buddhist Council (Walubi) to expel two of its nine denominations. Siti Hartarti Murdaya, head of Walubi's honors board, said Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher gave his approval on Wednesday during a meeting with council leaders.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ministerial speeches: A political imperative?
Ministerial speeches: A political imperative? By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): One of the senior Moslem ulemas or kyais attending the recent congress of the Nahdlatul Ulama complained that too much time was spent for ministerial speeches in the congress. He felt that because of these speeches not enough time was left for thorough discussions of issues that had beset the organization.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto solutes mothers on Woman's Day
Soeharto solutes mothers on Woman's Day JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto paid tribute to mothers and the role they play in family life during his speech commemorating National Women's Day yesterday. The challenges facing Indonesia require the emergence of a new generation that is capable, highly qualified and able to treat problems with self confidence, Soeharto said in Palembang, South Sumatra, where the celebration was held.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Public debate on nuclear power banned
Public debate on nuclear power banned JAKARTA (JP): A rare public debate on whether Indonesia should use nuclear power was canceled at the last minute yesterday because the organizers did not have the necessary police permit. The organizers told journalists and participants who went to Erasmus Huis for the debate that the event had been canceled.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Five missing after river crash
Five missing after river crash BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Five people are feared to have drowned when they fell into the water after their traditional boat was smashed by a speed boat on the Barito river Wednesday night. The traditional vessel, carrying 11 people, was crossing the river towards Kuala Kapuas near the Alalak Berangas district, when, without warning, the speed boat rammed into its center. The vessel capsized, sending all 11 into the water.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur must learn about democracy
Gus Dur must learn about democracy From Pelita The development of the social organizations is discouraging. Many leaders preach democracy and look like a true democrat but they do not behave accordingly. Gus Dur (Abdurrahman Wahid), for example, who once said in Australia that the Indonesian Moslems should be able to accept a national leader hailing from a minority group if they want to give true meaning to democracy.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's rubber output drops by five percent
Indonesia's rubber output drops by five percent JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's natural rubber production is estimated to drop to 1.31 million tons this year but, according to the Indonesian Rubber Association (Gapkindo), will most likely recover next year. O.K. Cornel, the chairman of the association, said here yesterday that the drop in the rubber production from its 1993 level of 1.36 million tons was caused mainly by a severe drought that lasted for over six months in most parts of the country.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Astra Int'l gets $200 million loan
Astra Int'l gets $200 million loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra International, one of the largest business groups in Indonesia, received US$200 million in a syndicated revolving credit facility from 21 international banks under an agreement signed in Singapore yesterday. Astra's Senior Manager for Public Relations Aminuddin said yesterday the interest rate on the five-year loan will float at 1.5 percent above the Singapore Inter-bank Offered Rate.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Solid legal system prerequisite for free market
Solid legal system prerequisite for free market The prevalence of justice is of paramount importance to the business world. Legal certainty helps shape business ethics, both of which are pillars of sound economic growth. Noted lawyer T. Mulya Lubis takes a look at the relation between the two using the General Agreement on Tariff and Trades agreement as a background.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Visa for Princen's return sparks uproar
Visa for Princen's return sparks uproar THE HAGUE (Reuter): A plan to allow a Dutch army deserter to return to the Netherlands from Indonesia for a family Christmas sparked a political row on Wednesday and war veterans have threatened to kill him. Johannes ("Poncke") Princen, a conscript who deserted in 1948 to join Indonesian independence fighters against the Dutch army, won his first official permission on Tuesday to enter the country when the foreign ministry granted him a visa.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Elvis arrives in Jakarta
Elvis arrives in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The king of rock'n'roll has arrived in Jakarta with the opening on Wednesday evening of Elvis, a unique entertainment and dining venue named after the legendary singer Elvis Presley. Elvis, which is located on the ground floor of Arthaloka building on Jl.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta gets serious on free trade
Jakarta gets serious on free trade At first glance, the speech this week by Indonesia's President Soeharto on the need for free trade didn't seem like anything out of the ordinary. In a nutshell, Mr. Soeharto said Indonesia had no choice but to take the free-trade road. "Like it or not, want it or not, prepared or not, the era of free trade will arrive in its own time," he said in a speech at central Java's prestigious Gadjah Mada University.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bekasi told to punish delinquent developers
Bekasi told to punish delinquent developers BEKASI (JP): Head of the West Java chapter of National Strategy Inspectorate M. Ismail has asked the Bekasi regency to take stern action against the regency's developers building projects not in line with specifications.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Siding with the people
Siding with the people President Soeharto stated that the implementation of the Bogor Declaration (on the adoption of free trade by the year 2020) will not disregard Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution. The same perception, in a different form, was stated by the Minister for National Development Planning/Chairman of the National Development Planning Board, Ginandjar Kartasasmita, during a ceremony commemorating the 45th anniversary of Gadjah Mada University on Tuesday, Dec. 20.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fortune clarifies winner ad
Fortune clarifies winner ad In response to Mr. Ruly's letter concerning Garuda's "trip to Hollywood" promo (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 16, 1994), on behalf of Garuda Indonesia, Fortune Indonesia as promotion coordinator explains the mix-up as follows: * We promised to publish the winner's name in Kompas on Oct. 9, 1994. Unfortunately, our space allotment in the newspaper was still uncertain or on the waiting list on that day.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Palembang: Old town with sustainable development
Palembang: Old town with sustainable development By Bambang Budi Utomo Yesterday President Soeharto inaugurated the Ancient Park of the Kingdom of Sriwijaya in Palembang. The event confirmed theories that Palembang was once the capital of Sriwijaya, one of the most powerful kingdoms in the Indonesian archipelago. The following article to explain how the city developed into a trade and religious center. PALEMBANG, South Sumatra (JP): "Prosperity. Good fortune.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
PLDT employees call off strike
PLDT employees call off strike MANILA (AFP): Employees of telecommunications giant Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) have called off a six-day strike after reaching a compromise with the management, a company official said yesterday. Antonio Samson, PLDT vice president for corporate services said the strike action had paralyzed almost 65 percent of PLDT's operations.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
GE and IPTN set up new venture for gas turbine
GE and IPTN set up new venture for gas turbine JAKARTA (JP): PT General Electric Technology Indonesia (GETI), a subsidiary of the American General Electric (GE), signed an agreement yesterday with PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) to set up a joint venture to provide repair and maintenance services of power generation turbines. The agreement was signed by IPTN's director of finance, Azril Fitri, and GETI's president, John Oliver, in a ceremony attended by IPTN's vice chairman, Giri S.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
PPP condemns Russian aggression
PPP condemns Russian aggression JAKARTA (JP): The Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP) has strongly condemned Russia for its "uncivilized and brutal" acts against the people in the predominantly-Moslem region of Chechnya. PPP, Indonesia's second largest political party, in a statement urged the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) to take action to stop the Russian aggression to break the territory's bid for independence.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
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. - 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.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Air counter for military
Air counter for military JAKARTA (JP): The national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia yesterday opened a sales counter at the Armed Forces Headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, to improve the airline's reservation services to the forces' members. An agreement on the counter opening was signed yesterday by the deputy navy chief for personnel affairs, Moch. Sochid, and Garuda's director for commercial affairs, Kussuyono.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia is searching for global role
Indonesia is searching for global role By Rizal Sukma JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Ambassador to the United Nations Nugroho Wisnumurti said recently that President Soeharto would attend the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) summit of members' heads of states early next year (The Jakarta Post, 9 November 1994). The pronouncement reflects Indonesia's determination to engage itself in the common efforts of nations to seek solutions to global issues.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Free medical treatment in Bekasi
Free medical treatment in Bekasi BEKASI (JP): The wives of Bekasi Administration officials yesterday held a free clinic in Samudra Jaya village, a less developed village in the regency. Mrs. Sophia Jamhari, the wife of Bekasi Regent, who led the relief work, was accompanied by five doctors and 15 paramedics. She also gave the village people a truck load of clothes. Mrs.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices gained ground on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday in extremely active trading, supported by an upward movement in major world markets. The JSX Composite Index booked an increase of nearly three points to end the day at 469.28 as prices technically rebounded after a moderate fall on the previous day. The GTDBS-50 Index also closed higher at 111.68 as compared to 110.06 on the previous day.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian car sales post all-time record
Indonesian car sales post all-time record JAKARTA (JP): Automobile sales in Indonesia are expected to reach an all-time record of 320,000 units this year, up by more than 50 percent from last year, the industry's association announced yesterday. "We have based our estimates on actual sales during the first 11 months, which exceeded 295,160 units," said Sumitro, an executive of the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO).
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
UNDP maintains financial support for Indonesia
UNDP maintains financial support for Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Despite falling on hard economic times, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has made a commitment to maintain the same level of funding to assist development projects in Indonesia as it has in the past.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian workers abroad
Indonesian workers abroad From Republika I would like to comment on the advertisements for employment opportunities abroad. Most companies/agents are asking high fees from potential workers. For example an agent can ask a fee of Rp 7,150,000 from its client for two years employment in Japan, with a net salary of 180,000 yen (Rp 3,880,000) per month. And in Taiwan a worker can get a Rp 1,100,000 monthly salary, from which the agent asks a fee of Rp 3,500,000.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia intensivies promotion of tourism
Indonesia intensivies promotion of tourism JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to promote its tourism industry Indonesia will increase its participation in international tourism events. "Indonesia will take part in exhibitions, travel marts, cultural performances as well as the presentation of handicraft makers in several international tourism events in the United States, Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia in 1995," Director General of Tourism Andi Mappi Sammeng said yesterday.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Death toll in Depok train mishaps triples
Death toll in Depok train mishaps triples JAKARTA (JP): The number of victims, mostly students, fatally crushed by passing trains in Depok tripled this year to 22 from only eight people in 1993, according to a police officer. "It's high time everybody, the public and officers of the state-owned railway company Perumka, focus on ways of how to reduce the high death toll," Depok police chief Lt. Col. Sisno Adiwinoto told The Jakarta Post yesterday.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tourism package promoted for senior citizens
Tourism package promoted for senior citizens JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta chapter of the Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication is striving to promote a special tourism package designed mainly for elderly citizens and foreigners. "We are offering a special package for both domestic and foreign senior citizens since their physical condition and attitude create a new tourism market," said Pudjo Basuki, the chief of the chapter in a press conference.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lampung settlers resettled
Lampung settlers resettled BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Hundreds, possibly thousands, of families which have been given plots for housing and farming in various transmigration camps in the province have abandoned the facilities and resettled in West Kalimantan and Irian Jaya. Commission I of the Lampung Legislative Assembly said many of the facilities provided at the transmigration camps have been left neglected or sold to third parties.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Musical show on Ramayana legend
Musical show on Ramayana legend JAKARTA (JP): A musical show on the traditional legend of Rama and Shinta is to be performed at the Maxima stage in Ancol amusement park from Dec. 24 to 30. Widodo, a marketing employee of Ancol amusement park, said yesterday that the show, which was created by N. Riantiarno, will be part of an introduction to a new section of the park. He explained that the new section, called Rama Shinta, will be opened in June next year.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
No interference
No interference From Merdeka The government need not interfere in the Nahdlatul Ulama row following its recent congress. The rift in the organization will not harm national stability. The crisis stems from dissatisfaction of a number of NU members at the reelection of Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) as the General Chairman of party for 1994-1999 period. It is better to leave it to them to solve the leadership crisis.