Archive: 27 December 1994
51 articles found
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI slowly wakes up to AIDS reality
RI slowly wakes up to AIDS reality By Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia finally woke up to the perils of Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in 1994 after initial confusion about the nature of the threat. After a long delay, in June the government set up a commission to coordinate efforts to stem the spread of AIDS and to expand the anti-AIDS campaign beyond simply the people belonging to what had officially been termed as "high risk" groups such as prostitutes and homosexuals.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Netherlands urget to honor Indonesian Independence Day
Netherlands urget to honor Indonesian Independence Day AMSTERDAM (Agencies): Dutch Development Minister Jan Pronk urged the Netherlands on Sunday to make a political gesture to Indonesia and honor next year's 50th anniversary of the former colony's independence, Reuters reported yesterday. "I would hope that on the 17th of August next year, a date which was not recognized by the Netherlands at the time, the Dutch will say: it is right that people should celebrate their independence on this day.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta waits for the new commander to act
Jakarta waits for the new commander to act By Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): As Jakarta's new military commander Maj. Gen. Wiranto adjusts himself to his new seat, Jakartans wonder what he will do to make the capital a securer place to live, or at least as secure as during the tenure of his predecessor Maj. Gen. Hendropriyono. "I shall continue what my predecessor has done," said Wiranto, 47, born in Yogyakarta, at his recent swearing in ceremony.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Alms to bridge poverty gap
Alms to bridge poverty gap JAMBI: Civil servants in the province of Jambi have set aside a part of their salaries for charity for some months now, Vice Governor H. Musa said yesterday. Each month, the governor's office collects Rp 1.5 million in alms from the employees, Antara reported. "It is voluntary," Musa said in a ceremony observing National Solidarity Day and National Women's Day.
Tue, 27 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.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Russia helps Vietnam in Spratlys surveys
Russia helps Vietnam in Spratlys surveys HANOI (Reuter): Vietnam said yesterday that two Russian ships had helped its meteorologists conduct surveys in the disputed Spratly Islands and other sea areas also claimed by China. The Russian vessels Pavel Gordienko and Academist Yocanski took part in studies in the area in the summers of 1993 and 1994, the official newspaper Hanoi Moi quoted the government's Meteorological Department as saying.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Senate accused of not representing students
Senate accused of not representing students SEMARANG: Representatives of students at the state-run University of Diponegoro are calling on Rector Muladi to disband the present students' senate which they say does not truly represent the interest of students. The students presented their demand during a meeting with Muladi on Saturday, pointing out that the senate has simply become an extension of the university's bureaucracy.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur and Abu Hasan
Gus Dur and Abu Hasan From Pikiran Rakyat The aftermath of the NU (Nahdlatul Ulama) congress in Cipasung, West Java, was marked by the conflict between Abdurrahman Wahid as the Chairman of the NU Executive Board 1994- 1999 and Abu Hasan. The conflict between these two NU figures has caused a change in the personnel structure of the board and has had an impact on the NU's activity as a whole.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Students Chechnya protests quiet down
Students Chechnya protests quiet down JAKARTA (JP): Two groups of Moslem students yesterday staged a peaceful but noisy demonstration outside the Russian embassy, calling for the withdrawal of Russian troops from Chechnya. Around 70 members of the Communication Forum for Young Moslems Generation demonstrated in front of the embassy carrying banners and posters protesting Moscow's military actions in the predominantly Moslem region of Chechnya.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
New press publishing permits frozen
New press publishing permits frozen JAKARTA (JP): The government has frozen the issuance of press publishing licenses (SIUPP) for 1995, except for special sector publications like trade and sports gazettes, Minister of Information Harmoko announced yesterday. Harmoko said after presenting press awards at the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) that the government would not issue any new publishing licenses for newspapers or magazines on current affairs in 1995.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
City boosts low-cost vertical housing
City boosts low-cost vertical housing By Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): The construction of a low cost apartment on Jalan Penjernihan in Bendungan Hilir subdistrict, Central Jakarta, used to be home to 500 families. The 1.5-hectare area was ravaged by fire on Sept. 9. In October the fire victims clashed with security officers when attempts were made to clear the area for the construction of low cost apartments to accommodate the squatters.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysians deported
Malaysians deported PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Six Malaysians here on tourist visas have been asked to leave the country after they were caught preaching in the area. The six were arrested while preaching at a mosque in Dukuhwaluh village, Banyumas regency, the head of the Banyumas Office of Socio-political Affairs Lt.Col. Soegeng told The Jakarta Post.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Minibuses will enforce closed door policy
Minibuses will enforce closed door policy JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto said yesterday that the closed-door policy for minibuses will be fully enforced starting on Jan. 3. "The police will no longer tolerate any bus crews refusing to close the doors because we have given them enough time to prepare their vehicles," Hindarto told reporters yesterday at the City Hall after a sanitation competition awards ceremony.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Human rights pressure to be stonger
Human rights pressure to be stonger SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Noted expert on law Muladi warned that the demand for better observance of human rights in Indonesia will intensify in the coming years and stressed that the nation should be prepared to deal with this situation.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Health services for all groups better this year
Health services for all groups better this year JAKARTA (JP): The year 1994 saw a genuine attempt by the government to expand health services for the poor people besides for the wealthier members of society. The Ministry of Health launched a "health card" intended for needy people. The card entitles the holder to free medical services.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang drivers fail to stage planned protest
Tangerang drivers fail to stage planned protest TANGERANG (JP): Some public transportation drivers on the Pasar Anyar-Perumnas II and III housing estate routes in Tangerang yesterday failed to stage their protest against the presence of other vehicles operating with no route permits. The drivers initially planned to stage a protest at Tangerang city hall and at the office of the Tangerang Land Transportation Agency in their vehicles.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest dove racing gamblers
Police arrest dove racing gamblers KEBUMEN, Central Java: Police have arrested 18 people making bets on dove racing. Lt. Susilo Utomo said police also seized 60 doves, 10 motorcycles and 15 bicycles during a raid in Mrentul village, Mirit district. Twenty other gamblers managed to escape. He told The Jakarta Post that the people bet between Rp 5,000 and Rp 25,000 on the outcome of dove races. Betting was usually done in the afternoon. The men gathered in a field and released the birds.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sheraton wins award
Sheraton wins award JAKARTA (JP): Sheraton Nusa Indah Resort, a five-star hotel in Bali, has won the Ministry of Manpower's 1994 award for the best company in Indonesia in the field of environmental safety and workplace health. A Sheraton employee announced here yesterday that the hotel had also won the best manager award and the best employee award. The 366-room hotel, in operation since 1991, has been managed by the U.S.-based ITT Sheraton Corporation since 1993. (hdj)
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Vitamin A for poor children
Vitamin A for poor children BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The provincial health office will focus its 1995 program on the distribution of Vitamin A for children under five years old in poor villages. Arvin Dyanto, head of the office, said the vitamin was expected to improve the children's health and growth. He was quoted by Antara as saying that the health of villagers in general is still poor, especially the children.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Capital market set for stronger performance
Capital market set for stronger performance JAKARTA (JP): Stock exchange executives and securities analysts estimate a more promising outlook for the Indonesian capital market next year. They predict that the estimated faster growth in the country's economy will become the prime mover of the capital market activities.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
West Sumatra to enter two growth triangles
West Sumatra to enter two growth triangles JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto wants to include West Sumatra in two sub-regional cooperation areas, involving Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, to spur economic growth in the province, Coordinating Minister of Industry and Trade Hartarto says. After reporting to President Soeharto on the development of sub-regional cooperation, Hartarto told journalists yesterday that the president decided to include West Sumatra given the plan's potency.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Court seizes assets
Court seizes assets JAMBI: The Jambi District Court, acting at the request of PT Sari Hijau Mutiara (SHM), a forestry concession holder, has seized the assets of PT Heeching Timber Industry Indonesia (HTII), co-concession holder of PT SHM, to avoid further conflict between the two companies.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Windsurfer to defend title
Windsurfer to defend title JAKARTA (JP): Balinese windsurfer Oka Sulaksana will defend his title in the mistral one design event at the Singapore Open Windsurfing Championships slated for Dec. 29 to Jan. 4. Oka has won titles several times at the championships. He is also three-time champion at the windsurfing championship in Thailand. This year he has won two other titles in Japan and in Canada. (arf)
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Laser discs must be censored
Laser discs must be censored JAKARTA (JP): The city information office announced yesterday that all laser discs in circulation in the city have to pass censorship from the Film Censorship Institution no later than April next year. Semyon Sinulingga, head of the office, said yesterday that laser discs, which have not had censorship labels from the institution attached, are considered illegal. "This is the implementation of Decree No.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
New forestry-linked resettlement program planned
New forestry-linked resettlement program planned JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to launch a new resettlement program in which four acres of forest land will be parceled out to participants. Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo disclosed yesterday that the plan, which will begin next year, will send transmigrants into forestry areas that have been neglected by concessionaires.
Tue, 27 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.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dharmala raises capital
Dharmala raises capital MANILA (AFP): The Philippine subsidiaries of Indonesia-based Dharmala Group and Singapore's Keppel Group have increased their capital stock to 837 million pesos (US$35 million, documents obtained from the Securities and Exchange Commission said yesterday. Dharmala Philippines, Inc. will increase its authorized capital stock by 122 percent to 600 million pesos, while Keppel subsidiary Cebu Shipyard Engineering Works, Inc.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The Christmas holiday mood was looming over the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday as share prices lost ground in extremely light trading. The broad-based Composite Index closed 0.46 points lower at 466.27 yesterday from 566.73 on Friday, while the narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index rose slightly to 110.86 from 110.82.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI soccer clubs told to go public
RI soccer clubs told to go public JAKARTA (JP): A former top soccer official says it is high time for Indonesian soccer clubs, both amateur and professional, to go public, following in the footsteps of foreign clubs. Former administrator of the All Indonesia Soccer Federation (PSSI) Kamaruddin Panggabean launched the idea before the participants of a seminar on national level soccer in Medan, North Sumatra.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Tuesday, December. 27, 1994
TV Today: Tuesday, December. 27, 1994 TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 TV Series: Willing & Abel 4:30 Children Christmas 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Christmas Ceremony (live) 9:00 World News 9:30 TV Drama: Sang Kinasih 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Transmigration
Transmigration From Neraca Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo has made an important breakthrough in the transmigration sector. The business sector welcomes the minister's idea as an excellent policy. He praised the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra for their readiness to leave their hometowns and live in other parts of the country, or even in foreign countries, such as Australia and other Southeast Asian or Pacific nations.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
1994: The battle between police and criminals goes on
1994: The battle between police and criminals goes on By K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): As in previous years, the Greater Jakarta area has seen crimes, ranging from thefts with battery, aggravated assault and student brawls to white collar crime, in 1994. The only significant difference in this year's crime record from last year's is the increasing role of foreign citizens, including embassy workers. And it is strongly believed that the role of foreigners in crime might even be higher in 1995.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI chess teams do their best
RI chess teams do their best JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) Akbar Tanjung, believes Indonesia's chess teams did their best at the 31st Chess Olympics concluded on Dec. 17 in Moscow. Compared to Indonesia's performance at the previous Chess Olympics in Manila two years ago, the men's team, finishing 28th in Moscow, was 12 places better, though it failed to meet Percasi's target of reaching the top 10. The women's team standing, however, dropped from 18 to 24.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Private firm to buy Garuda's idle aircraft
Private firm to buy Garuda's idle aircraft JAKARTA (JP): A private company will buy nine idle Airbus A- 300 B4 aircraft from Garuda Indonesia, which will hire five of them, while the other four will be leased to Garuda's sister airline Merpati Nusantara. "The A-300 B4s will be bought at US$9 million to $11 million each and Garuda will use the money to strengthen its financial structure," Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said here yesterday.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Marching band gala opens here today
Marching band gala opens here today JAKARTA (JP): Grand Prix Marching Band (GPMB), an annual duel arena for all of the most prestigious marching bands in the country, is scheduled to begin today. Lisa Ayodya, the chairperson of the GPMB organizing committee, said yesterday that the competition will be opened by Mrs. Tuti Try Sutrisno, wife of the Vice President at the Istora Senayan sport stadium in Central Jakarta. Lisa said that the opening ceremony will also be attended by Mrs.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lack of staff
Lack of staff From Bisnis Indonesia Incidents caused by friction are a frequent occurrence in front of the ticket box in a cinema on Jalan Diponegoro. The reason is a shortage of ticket sellers. There is often only one employee selling tickets for two queues of moviegoers. Such incidents occur especially when imported films are being run following aggressive advertising.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
New tariff team unrelated to olefin protection debate
New tariff team unrelated to olefin protection debate JAKARTA (JP): Two senior cabinet ministers yesterday reiterated their position on the formation of the country's new tariff team, saying that it is not related to the controversy over proposed protection for PT Chandra Asri's olefin project worth US$1.7 billion.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
No major crimes spoil Xmas holiday
No major crimes spoil Xmas holiday JAKARTA (JP): The city recorded no significant crimes during the Christmas celebration thanks to the deployment of hundreds of police personnel to facilitate attendance at churches on Saturday evening and Sunday morning. "Only few common crimes, such as thefts, were recorded during the period," City Police spokesman Lt. Col. Bambang Haryoko told reporters here yesterday. Beginning at 4 p.m.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Production drop forces Bulog to import rice
Production drop forces Bulog to import rice JAKARTA (JP): A decrease in the country's rice production forced the National Logistic Agency (Bulog) to import 900,000 tons of husked rice this year and another 380,000 tons is expected next month, State Minister of Food Ibrahim Hasan said yesterday.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Drug traffickers arrested
Drug traffickers arrested JAKARTA (JP): A team of four from the On-the-Alert city police operation has arrested three suspects for allegedly making a transaction of 680 grams of dried marijuana. City police spokesman Lt. Col. Bambang Haryanto told reporters yesterday that the police team officers, who were on routine patrol, arrested the three at a house in Jl. Gereja Batu Topas, Pulomas, East Jakarta, on Sunday evening.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
International drug trade is threatening Indonesia
International drug trade is threatening Indonesia By Arief M. Suditomo JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and 17 other countries cut a path toward the liberalization of trade at the November APEC meeting in Bogor. However, there is one product that doesn't need a meeting to flow freely. It is, of course, illegal drugs. The international market for drugs isn't hampered by protectionism. As long as sellers and buyers agree on the price, the deal goes down.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Visit to Jerusalem
Visit to Jerusalem From Pikiran Rakyat Some Indonesian pilgrims were lucky enough to have been able to visit Masjidil Aqsha in Jerusalem. As a sacred place for Moslems, besides Masjidil Haram and Nawabi, Masjidil Aqsha is worth visiting as long as conditions permit. It is true that to visit it is not as simple as Umroh pilgrimage. But it is not too difficult, either. Potential pilgrims are apparently discouraged by the confusing reports on the situation.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Public transit remains a major problem
Public transit remains a major problem By Yoko N. Sari and Hyginus Hardoyo JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta is facing increasingly complicated headaches in public transportation, with problems ranging from difficulties in improving the discipline of motorists, poor management of bus companies, old, and bad conditions of buses, to the debate on whether to choose an elevated railway or subway system. When the city imposed its new ticketing fine scale on Sept.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt reaffirms its ban on foreign retailers
Govt reaffirms its ban on foreign retailers JAKARTA (JP): The government ruled out yesterday any plan to let foreign retailers operate in Indonesia before 2020, the deadline for trade liberalization among members of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, in order to protect domestic traders. Director General of Domestic Trade Tommy Poedjhiar said here that the government has renewed its ban on foreign retailers in Indonesia under Presidential Decree No. 54/1994.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
PDI man found to have communist past
PDI man found to have communist past JAKARTA (JP): The military command of West Java said yesterday it has reason to believe that the chairman of the provincial chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) was involved in communist activities in the past. Lt. Col.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Supreme Court rejects appeal from 3 convicts
Supreme Court rejects appeal from 3 convicts JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court announced yesterday that it has turned down an appeal from three men convicted for a murder in March 1987, even though another person has since forward admitting to the murder.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASG eyes two Thai booters
ASG eyes two Thai booters JAKARTA (JP): Professional soccer club Assyabaab Salim Group (ASG) of Surabaya will bring in Thailand's most powerful booters, midfielder Tawan Sriipan and striker Kiatsuk Sinamuang. The skills of the two Thai players impressed Indonesian audiences when they played here last September in the Asian Youth Under-20 Soccer Championship, in which Thailand eventually finished third behind Syria and Japan.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Border area corruption drives away investors
Border area corruption drives away investors BANGKOK (AFP): Corrupt police officials along the Thai- Malaysian border have taken on the dark image of mafia-style bosses, souring investment opportunities for both countries, officials charged in a local daily yesterday.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
'Republika' wins youth support over NU coverage
'Republika' wins youth support over NU coverage JAKARTA (JP): Only a week after being labeled as slanderous by supporters of the newly-elected Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Chairman Abdurrahman Wahid, the Moslem-oriented Republika daily yesterday received support from a group of Moslems for the way it has been covering the affairs of NU.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
House member dies at 54
House member dies at 54 JAKARTA: Member of the House of Representatives (DPR) Tati Sunarti Sumiarno, died on Sunday morning at Gatot Subroto Hospital in Jakarta from a disease she had suffered for some time. Tati, 54, was a member of Commission VI overseeing industry, manpower, mining and energy. Her body was taken to Bandung and buried at the Sirna Raga public cemetery, Antara reported. Tati was active in several organizations, including the one supporting small-scale industry and handicrafts.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Medicine vendors
Medicine vendors From Media Indonesia The public is asked to be on the alert when buying aphrodisiacs from side-street drug vendors because the quality of the stuff is doubtful. These tonics are usually sold in Tanah Abang on a Sunday. The vendors also provide potential buyers with pornographic pictures and sometimes other visual aids. Among the would-be buyers are teenagers who should be kept away from such disgusting material. Young people are easy victims for this kind of merchandise.