Archive: 26 December 1994
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Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Elder scholars call for NU reconciliation
Elder scholars call for NU reconciliation JAKARTA (JP): The largest Moslem organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) is striving to contain the growing number of conflicts among its leaders and asking other parties to be left alone. K.H. Ilyas Ruhiat, a senior ulema who holds the most prestigious position in the organization, Rais Aam (chairman) of the law-making body (Syuriyah), asked various quarters "within or outside of" NU not to "fan the conflicts into anything bigger".
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI wood exports to lose GSP
RI wood exports to lose GSP JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's representative office in the European Union has announced that beginning in 1998 Indonesia's footwear and wood product exports to Europe will no longer enjoy privileges from the General System of Preferences (GSP). Adrianus Mooy, Indonesia's ambassador to the union, said over the weekend that the decision on the GSP cessation is in line with the latest string of GSP regulations passed early last week by the common market.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Businessmen reminded
Businessmen reminded SEMARANG (JP): Deputy chairman of the National Environment Protection Agency (Bapedal) Nabil Makarim has urged businessmen to construct water treatment facilities for their industrial waste. Nabil said in a ceremony to proclaim Babon river in Genuk Subdistrict, Central Java, as a pilot project for the Clean River Program, over the weekend, that businessmen supporting the program will not have to pay any import duty for the raw materials they need.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Human Rights body monitors East Timor
Human Rights body monitors East Timor JAKARTA (JP): Two members of the National Commission on Human Rights were in East Timor last week to monitor the situation in Indonesia's youngest province. Bambang W. Soeharto and Clementino Dos Reis Amaral, a native East Timor, on Friday met with Dili Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo, the highest leader of the Roman Catholic Church in East Timor, to discuss the human rights situation in the territory, according to the Antara news agency on Saturday.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Political groups resist government intervention
Political groups resist government intervention JAKARTA (JP): When Harmoko said recently that "Golkar and ABRI (the Armed Forces)" would unite to fight any attempt to destroy national unity, he wasn't just delivering one of his usual high- spirited speeches. By mentioning Golkar in the same breath as ABRI, the chairman of the ruling political grouping hinted at the close relationship the party has with the military.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ruling on industry expansion needed
Ruling on industry expansion needed JAKARTA (JP): A member of the House of Representatives suggested that the government introduce regulations restricting companies which operate in the upstream industry from expanding activities into the downstream.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Discrepancies in governing sports in Indonesia
Discrepancies in governing sports in Indonesia By Arif Suryobuwono JAKARTA (JP): This year has exposed the awkward relationship between the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the National Sports Governing Body (KONI), especially following Indonesia's poor showing at the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima, Japan, which was concluded on Oct. 16.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Social indicators call for concern: Observer
Social indicators call for concern: Observer JAKARTA (JP): Future quests for democracy and openness will require better cooperation among various groups in society, according to a political observer. Kacung Marijan of the Surabaya-based University of Airlangga told The Jakarta Post on Saturday that, at present, groups which make democracy and freedom their crusade tend to move within the confines of their own organizations.
Mon, 26 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.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Garuda services
Garuda services From Media Indonesia I am answering the letter by A Nuril Hidayat and Benny Poluan in Media Indonesia on Dec. 20, 1994. They stated their disappointment in Garuda's ground handling services at Soekarno- Hatta airport. Mr. Hidayat's luggage was lost. We regret the loss and the inconvenience it caused.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia seeking increase in tin export quota
Indonesia seeking increase in tin export quota JAKARTA (JP): The state tin mining company PT Tambang Timah is expecting to double its net profit to over Rp 40 billion (US$18.26 million) this year and is seeking an increase in the country's annual tin export quota for 1996 to 35,000 tons.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
HIV prostitute is missing
HIV prostitute is missing JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta Health Office has discovered that one of three prostitutes from the Kramat Tunggak red-light district in North Jakarta who has tested positive for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is missing. Dr. Sonny L. Tobing of the North Jakarta Health Office said Friday that the three prostitutes were tested by health ministry officials three months ago and that one of them took off shortly after learning that she was a HIV-positive. Dr.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Strong sentiment pushes up JSX shares
Strong sentiment pushes up JSX shares JAKARTA (JP): Stocks closed higher across the board last week as the market picked up on strong local sentiment and the rise in New York and other bourses in the region despite the absence of strong foreign support, with many foreign players being the net sellers throughout the week. The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) Composite Index closed the week at 466.73, up 7.95 points or 1.73 percent from 458.78 in the previous week.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
12 villages need clean water
12 villages need clean water DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Twelve out of 111 villages in Tabanan, Bali, still have difficulties getting clean water, mostly due to shortages, Tabanan regent I Komang Wijana has said. The regent said on Friday that villagers in six out of the twelve villages have to cross a ravine and walk a long distance to reach a water source. Wijana said the regency administration will overcome the problem by building clean water facilities.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indoprom service
Indoprom service From Kompas I would like to express my disappointment over Indoprom's service. I subscribed to Reader's Digest and immediately contacted Indoprom and paid my subscription fee of Rp 44,000 for one year beginning in October 1994. Delivery has been very irregular since then. They said my address was not within reach of their courier. When I try to contact Indoprom, their telephone line is always busy. I did not receive the November editions until the end of the month.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Environmental campaign ruled by forest fires
Environmental campaign ruled by forest fires By T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): The year 1994 has been filled with plenty of rhetorics about the need to preserve and protect the environment, but when push comes to the shove, Indonesia is virtually helpless, as was shown by the way it dealt with the forest fire.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian booters confess to match-rigging: Report
Malaysian booters confess to match-rigging: Report KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Three Malaysian footballers were yesterday reported to having confessed to fixing matches in the national premier league, as the nation's soccer fans remained stunned over the scale of alleged corruption in the game. Over the past two months, some 51 footballers have been arrested for suspected match-rigging.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Wrong address hampers revenues
Wrong address hampers revenues JAKARTA (JP): The city revenue office has said that it is facing difficulties in collecting land and building taxes from people because around one to two percent of the total 1.2 million tax payers have registered under false addresses. "They are difficult to be traced," said Chief of the City Revenue Office Fauzi Alvie Yassin to the Republika daily on Wednesday.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Real estate business growth need control
Real estate business growth need control JAKARTA (JP): The rapid growth of housing complexes in the greater Jakarta area, comprising of Jakarta, Bekasi, Tangerang and Depok, badly needs effective supervision in a bid to avoid further serious problems.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mammoth problem lurks in Sumatra
Mammoth problem lurks in Sumatra JAKARTA (JP): Elephants in Sumatra have been at it again all year round. They have been raiding villages, devouring crops, and leaving massive destruction. One report said as many as 14 people have been killed in elephant rampages in Sumatra. The elephant problem has been a constant headache for the government. The animals are a protected species.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Slum building owners get special treatment
Slum building owners get special treatment JAKARTA (JP): City administration will give a 50 percent discount for sub-standard buildings in slum areas. Head of the city development and supervision office Suharto said that the discount will help the owners obtain official building recognition letters from the city administration. Suharto said that the recognition letters are not the same as building permits.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Trouble brewing on university campuses
Trouble brewing on university campuses JAKARTA (JP): Universities have had their own share of problems this year, and a series of brawls at some campuses tainted the image of the country's intellectual community. Many attributed this to the university students regiment (Menwa), who are recruited and trained by the Armed Forces and is seen as part of the nation's self defense force. Critics of the regiment said Menwa members have abused their power, bullying other students in campuses.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
The ups and downs of openness
The ups and downs of openness By Santi WE Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Respected political analyst Dr. Juwono Sudarsono once described the campaign for political openness here as operating in cycles, to be pushed forward when it slackens and to be halted when it rushes headlong.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Too many car makes
Too many car makes Indonesia's automobile industry reported an all-time high sales volume this year that represented a 50 percent increase from last year. But the structure and efficiency of the industry seemed to be unaffected by the June, 1993, deregulation measures. While the car industry is basically a high-volume operation, the domestic market remains overcrowded by more than 26 makes.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Passenger flow still normal
Passenger flow still normal SERANG, West Java (JP): The flow of ferry passengers on the Merak port on the western tip of Java to Bakauheni port in Lampung route is still normal, Antara reported over the weekend. The news agency said that the 12 ferries prepared for the 1994 Christmas and the 1995 New Year holidays from Merak to Bakauheni had the normal number of passengers while on the way back they transported fewer passengers.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hanoi's cement output up
Hanoi's cement output up HANOI (Reuter): Vietnam, experiencing a building boom as its economy develops, produced 4.7 million tons of cement this year, 500,000 tons more than in 1993, state radio reported on Saturday. The state-owned Vietnam Cement Corporation (VCC), responsible for cement output, expected to increase production by 15 percent next year over 1994's figure, the Voice of Vietnam said.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Debate on protection
Debate on protection In the past few weeks a number of parties have entered into a debate which, in economic texts, could be classified as "classic". The question is: Is there or isn't there a need to protect a new industry? The new industry in question here, as we know, is PT Chandra Asri, a petrochemical mega-complex with a total investment of Rp 3.2 trillion. There are only two opposing sides in this debate, which is just as many as there are extreme answers to the question.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Drinking water
Drinking water From Bisnis Indonesia A certain hospital located in Central Jakarta uses tap water to water the trees of the park. I believe they have to use plenty of water because the park is large. My concern is why do they use drinking water for watering the trees? If other establishments do the same things as the hospital does, we can imagine how much drinking water is wasted.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Plenty of homework on education front
Plenty of homework on education front By Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): When it comes to managing the education sector, Indonesia still has plenty of homework to do. The year 1994, if anything, exposed some of the challenges the nation needs to overcome in this field. Figuring out the best way to manage elementary education and sorting out the seemingly endless problems in higher education are two of the top challenges.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Peak of holiday travelers expected on Thursday
Peak of holiday travelers expected on Thursday JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto expects the number of people leaving the capital for the New Year holidays to peak on Thursday. Speaking to reporters after an unscheduled inspection trip to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Friday evening, the minister forecast that the number of travelers would increase steadily up to Thursday.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Setting the foreign policy agenda
Setting the foreign policy agenda JAKARTA (JP): Even crystal balls and tarot cards would have trouble predicting the events of the coming year, but a number of issues facing the country's foreign policy should remain constant. Human rights and East Timor will continue to be a thorn in the side, and with Indonesia's step into the limelight as a member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) these issues will continue to be used to pierce Jakarta's credibility.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Only two permits for shows issued
Only two permits for shows issued JAKARTA (JP): Head of the city public order office K. Budiantoro said that up until Friday there were only two permits issued by his office for New Year's Eve shows. He said the two permits were issued based on proposals sent by Hailai and Ping House. He said based on previous records, his office usually issued about 400 permits for New Year's Eve shows. Budiantoro said that the office expects more centers will apply for the permits within the next few days.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ideology course for Timorese
Ideology course for Timorese JAKARTA (JP): The government is now designing a special state ideology course for East Timor, one different from the conventional curriculum and a result of the territory's different historical background. A team from the BP7, the board which organizes and supervises Pancasila curricula, visited East Timor last week to gather information about the territory as part of its plan to design a tailor-made curriculum for the people of East Timor, according to Antara. R.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Rude Dog & The Dwubs 3:00 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Family Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Hankamnas 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Economy Program 8:05 Music 9:00 World News 9:30 TV Drama: Lamunan 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Wojeck out of the Fire Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
70% of radio frequencies illegal
70% of radio frequencies illegal JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the Jakarta Chapter of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication Ministry, Pudjo Basuki, said that more than 70 percent of the radio frequencies in Jakarta are having permit problems. Pudjo said that the office has issued 552 licenses to various entities but only 152 of them have proper permits. The rest are operating with expired permits, using wrong frequencies or even operating without proper licenses.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Embassy must give information
Embassy must give information From Kompas One of the tasks of Indonesia's embassies is to disseminate positive information and to rectify any misleading information about Indonesia. On the night of Nov. 2, 1994, the World Tonight program on the BBC talked about human rights violations in Indonesia. The Indonesian ambassador was on hand to deny the charges made in the report. But, it was a great pity that on Nov.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Who is Soetardjo Kartohadikusumo?
Who is Soetardjo Kartohadikusumo? By Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): When the descendants of the late Dr. Soetardjo Kartohadikusumo presented his collection of books, manuscripts and documents to the National Archives this month, the first question that struck most reporters invited to cover the event was "Soetardjo who"? The brief ceremony received scant coverage and was even passed up by two dignitaries invited to the event, former defense minister Gen. (retired) L.B.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Donation of 230 water buffaloes
Donation of 230 water buffaloes JAKARTA (JP): Regent of Tangerang Saifullah A.R. handed over 230 water buffaloes to the people of some under developed villages in the regency. Antara news agency reported that the donation was given during a ceremony for Women's Day and National Solidarity Day over the weekend. During the ceremony, the regent also donated materials for the restoration of houses owned by 30 poor families, to restore roads and to build sanitation facilities. (mas)
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Moving high gear in international diplomacy
Moving high gear in international diplomacy By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): To say that Indonesia's foreign policy went into high gear in 1994 would be an understatement. But for a brief lull in June, Indonesia's foreign policy was blowing at full steam.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Intestinal worms not a major problem for Seribu islanders
Intestinal worms not a major problem for Seribu islanders JAKARTA (JP): Head of North Jakarta Health Office Sony L. Tobing denied a remark that most residents of the Seribu Islands are suffering from intestinal worms. Sony said the remark, made by a member of the City Council, was not supported by scientific research and was based mainly on condition in 1970s.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
More call for govt to ratify UN pack
More call for govt to ratify UN pack JAKARTA (JP): A legal expert on Saturday joined the chorus of people who are calling on the government to ratify the UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Prof.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Education of women
Education of women From Pelita I applaud President Soeharto's Women's Day appeal in Palembang. He wants to enhance women's opportunities through greater access to education. Education will widen the horizons of women, particularly mothers who are poor. Many parents in rural areas do not see any reason to send their daughters to school, simply because Indonesian women are expected to become wives and blindly follow their husbands. This false perception must be abolished.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Transmigration revamps management
Transmigration revamps management JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Transmigration plans to revamp the way it manages its resettlement program beginning next year, placing more emphasis on quality rather than aiming for a specific deadline. Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo said that under the new system, the government will not rush to build sites and resettle the people within the same fiscal year as has been the practice thus far.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Filipino troops reach a truce
Filipino troops reach a truce COTABATO, Philippines (Reuter): Troops and separatist guerrillas in the southern Philippines announced a Christmas cease-fire on Saturday and said they would resume peace talks. Army Brig. Gen. Renato Garcia and Gadzali Gaafar, political affairs chairman of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), told reporters they had ordered their forces to cease-fire and talks would resume today.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
All quiet in Jakarta on Christmas Day
All quiet in Jakarta on Christmas Day JAKARTA (JP): In hectic Jakarta, a city that never sleeps, Christians peacefully attended church services on Christmas Eve and celebrated Christmas yesterday. Tranquility ruled and masses went well-attended throughout the sprawling metropolitan. No serious jams were seen, except at churches where thousands gathered, and police recorded no fatal traffic accidents.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
New subscription rate
New subscription rate Due to increases in the price of newsprint and in production costs, The Jakarta Post has increased its monthly subscription rate to Rp 18,000 as of Jan.2, 1995. The new unregistered mailing rate has gone up from Rp 48,000 to Rp 54,000 for a three-month subscription. The new rates are applicable throughout Indonesia. We appreciate your understanding of this change in light of the fact that the Post's subscription rate has not increased since Aug.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Islamic graduates can join ABRI
Islamic graduates can join ABRI PURBA BARU, North Sumatra (JP): Graduates from Islamic senior high schools can enroll in the Indonesian Armed Forces after passing entrance tests, Commander of the Armed Forces (ABRI) Gen. Feisal Tanjung has said.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Registration for sub-contractors
Registration for sub-contractors JAKARTA (JP): The city pre-qualification project committee announced that it has extended the registration period for small- scale sub-contractors to Jan. 31, 1995. Chairman of the committee Harun Al Rasyid said the decision is made because there are only a few small-scale sub-contractors who have registered themselves to participate in city projects worth under Rp 200 million (US$91,407) each.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Traditional medicine
Traditional medicine My colleague's mother was run over as she tried to board a crowded city bus. Her foot slipped under the bus just as it started to move. Two of her toes were crushed and the tire marks were still visible on her leg when she was moved into a hospital. Her son considered took her to a well-known masseur in Cimande near Bogor. This village is famous for Pencak Silat (Indonesian martial art). The masseur is a respected and affluent citizen of the village.
Mon, 26 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam oil output rises
Vietnam oil output rises HANOI (AFP): Vietnam's petroleum output will reach 6.9 million tons this year, a rise of 600,000 tons over 1993's production level, the state-run press said here yesterday. The Vietnamese-Russian joint venture VietsovPetro this year has extracted 6.7 million tons from the Bach Ho, or White Tiger, tract off the coast of southern Vietnam, the reports said. In 1993, output from the tract hit only 6.3 million tons.