Archive: 29 December 1994
46 articles found
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Six years for killing soldier
Six years for killing soldier BANDARLAMPUNG: An ex-convict was sentenced to six years and six months imprisonment by the local district court for murdering a member of the Armed Forces. The Tanjungkarang District Court found M. Solihin bin Jumasan, alias Saleh Solar, 28, guilty of stabbing Suparman on June 11, 1993, following a fierce fight between the two, Antara reported. Solar had been released in August after serving time for assault.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
George ignores police summons
George ignores police summons SALATIGA, Central Java: Outspoken scholar George Junus Aditjondro has ignored a summons from the Yogyakarta police for the third time. He is wanted for questioning about statements attacking the government he allegedly made at a seminar early this year. "I can't go because I'm still celebrating Christmas," George said of the latest summons. He ignored the first summons because the document did not stipulate whether he was a suspect or a witness.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Justice is but an old man's hoe
Justice is but an old man's hoe By Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): They say justice is blind. It discriminates against nobody, be they rich or poor. It always sides with the good guys and punishes the bad guys. But try tell that to 60-year old Tasiran, a simple peasant from East Java who had always kept up with his land tax obligations, and he will tell you immediately that justice takes things away from him. First his land, then at one time his freedom, and now his precious old hoe.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Yogie, Feisal keep hands off PDI's affairs
Yogie, Feisal keep hands off PDI's affairs JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. and Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung yesterday kept out of the affairs of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) following a military statement that one of its leaders may have a past communist link. "It's PDI's internal affair," Gen. Feisal told reporters before attending a cabinet meeting.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Housing complex
Housing complex From Neraca I am concerned with the social problems prevailing in our community. I deplore the Lebak Regent's policy of giving permission to a developer to construct a housing complex in the Rangkasbitung district, Lebak Regency, West Java, because the complex is built on productive land. This is in breach to the government regulation which stipulates that productive land must not be turned to housing complexes.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Are cinemas ready to amuse holiday revelers?
Are cinemas ready to amuse holiday revelers? By Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): Do you want to spend your New Year's Eve in a movie theater? Don't worry. As in previous years, Jakarta cinemas will screen double features. And as usual these movies come from Hollywood's big companies, with big stars and loads of excitement.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
... as Indonesian music labors to survive in l994
... as Indonesian music labors to survive in l994 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian musicians painstakingly tried to reestablish themselves in order to cope with the deluge of visiting foreign artists who dominated the stages this year in Jakarta. Their efforts were apparent although financial constraints and lack of sponsorship still hindered local music activities. Regardless, a number of Indonesian artists successfully managed to regain a foothold on the domestic music scene.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
JSX expects bullish growth next year
JSX expects bullish growth next year JAKARTA (JP): Better economic growth, share-price correction and some monumental changes in trading and policies will push the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) to bullish levels in 1995, the president of the exchange says. Speaking at a year-end press conference here yesterday, Hasan Zein Mahmud, however, warned that high inflation, interest rates and increasing deficits in the balance of payments will influence the performance of the JSX.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Notorious panderer meets 'competitor' at courthouse
Notorious panderer meets 'competitor' at courthouse JAKARTA (JP): Hartono Setyawan, a notorious high-class panderer, met an alleged "competitor", Yuni Saputra, who came to testify at the trial of a man alleged to have sold his wife to Hartono and Yuni. Yudhi Hariadi, 40, is accused of prostituting his wife, Rini Sundari, from 1987 to 1990, and from 1993 until early 1994 to Hartono, who ran a brothel on Jl. Prapanca 4, South Jakarta.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Administration to maintain current policy next year
Administration to maintain current policy next year JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirja has confirmed that next year the municipal administration will continue its efforts to enforce regulations in the city's development process.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
$1b needed to build subway from Blok M to Kota area
$1b needed to build subway from Blok M to Kota area JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said yesterday that building a subway, linking Blok M in South Jakarta and Kota (downtown) in West Jakarta, will need an investment of about US$1 billion. Speaking to reporters before attending a cabinet meeting, presided over by President Soeharto, he said that in order to prevent commuters from being burdened by a large investment, there should be a cross subsidy.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta host to prominent international musicians ...
Jakarta host to prominent international musicians ... By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): As far as music goes, it seems Jakarta will one day become as cosmopolitan as any other bustling metropolis anywhere in the world. This year, the city has hosted more foreign entertainers than ever before, ranging from pop, rock, reggae and jazz musicians. And this trend does not show any signs of subsiding.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt decedies to revamp student regiments
Govt decedies to revamp student regiments JAKARTA (JP): Despite growing unpopularity and public debate over university student regiments (Menwa), the government has decided to maintain their existence by redefining their role and function through a joint ministerial decree. The decree was signed yesterday by Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro, Minister of Defense and Security Gen. Edi Sudradjat and Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S. M.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt announces changes in capital market tax system
Govt announces changes in capital market tax system JAKARTA (JP): The tax collection on stock trading activities will be replaced with a single rate of 0.1 percent of the gross transaction value beginning next year. The change in the capital market tax is stipulated in one of 28 rulings on the implementation of the new tax laws which will be enforced in January.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Legislator sought witch doctor's help
Legislator sought witch doctor's help KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A court was told how a Malaysian politician sought out the witch doctors accused of murdering him to oust rivals blocking his ministerial ambitions, reports said yesterday. Mazlan Idris, a 49-year old U.S.-educated official in Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's United Malays National Organization (UMNO), also thought he could use the powers of a talisman he was told belonged to former Indonesian president Sukarno.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Wide World of Kids 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:30 Children's Stories 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Documentary Film 8:00 Isra'Mi'radj Nabi Muhammad SAW 1415H (live) 9:00 Sports 9:30 TV Drama: "Melati Putih Seputih Melati" 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Rapid Fire Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Unsolved cases question of bad luck: Police
Unsolved cases question of bad luck: Police JAKARTA (JP): Denying harsh criticism from the public, a high ranking police official claimed yesterday that luck was the chief factor behind a number of unsolved criminal cases. "It's untrue when the critics say the police investigation system does not work well. Luck is a determining factor in the solving of cases," Head of the National Police Crime Investigation Directorate Brig. Gen.
Thu, 29 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.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Training center for disabled
Training center for disabled JAKARTA (JP): The office of the Social Affairs Minister plans to build a national vocational training center for the disabled in Cibinong, Bogor, an official said. Director General of Social Rehabilitation Sudilo Supeno said the construction of the project, to be built with financial assistance from Japan, will start next year and is expected to be completed in 1997.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ambon rocked by earthquake
Ambon rocked by earthquake AMBON, Maluku: An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale shook Ambon yesterday, but there were no reports of casualties or structural damage, the Antara news agency reported. Hendry Subakti, head of the city's Meteorology and Geophysics Agency, said the epicenter of the quake was about 137 kilometers northwest of Ambon. Hendry said the quake lasted a few seconds. (emb)
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Eleven city-owned firm to be privatized
Eleven city-owned firm to be privatized JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will gradually privatize 11 city-owned companies in their effort to increase productivity and regional revenues. Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs Tb. M. Rais said yesterday that the privatization program will soon begin with three of the eleven companies.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Arts and politics do mix after all -- at a price
Arts and politics do mix after all -- at a price By Franki Raden JAKARTA (JP): In this era of the "New Order", the world of arts has mostly distanced itself from the commotion of politics. It has remained on the sidelines, whereas in the "Old Order", the arts were central to the public's daily life. There was a significant change when the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center was established in 1968; arts became a modern dome, alienated from social and political life.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices rose slightly on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday in moderate trading after losing ground for two consecutive days due to the Christmas holiday mood. The broad-based JSX Composite Index closed 3.49 points higher at 469.64 yesterday from 466.15 on Tuesday. However, the narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index dipped to 110.80 from 110.88.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Government sets new phone charges
Government sets new phone charges JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday reductions of up to 56 percent on long distance calls and the installation of new telephone lines, and a 10 percent rise in the rate for city calls as of Jan. 1. Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave told a press conference at his office here yesterday that the new installation charges will be based on three classifications: business, housing and social facilities.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police brace for inevitable rise in white-collar crime
Police brace for inevitable rise in white-collar crime JAKARTA (JP): What will the biggest challenge to the National Police be next year? Financial crimes, at least that was the response from National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman Astrosemitro during a press conference to review the outgoing year and outlook for 1995. Banurusman said that financial crimes, or white-collar crimes, are getting more and more sophisticated and "internationalized".
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
The choice ahead
The choice ahead As 1994 is coming to an end, the question being most widely asked is which is the proper option: to be a prosperous nation that is lacking in freedom, or to be free but lacking in welfare? An equally as pressing a query is whether it is possible for a developing country as heterogeneous and diverse as Indonesia to pursue and achieve both prosperity and political freedom at the same time.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Medanese urged to sacrifice
Medanese urged to sacrifice MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan Mayor Bahtiar Djafar urged residents in the sprawling city to be prepared to sacrifice for the sake of the city's development. The municipality cannot turn Medan into a metropolitan city if residents are making unreasonable compensation demands for land acquired to make way for roads or other infrastructures, Bahtiar told a seminar on the city's development on Tuesday, according to Antara.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soldiers told to maintain discipline
Soldiers told to maintain discipline JAKARTA (JP): Without a high degree of discipline, integrity and loyalty, soldiers will end up becoming trigger-happy and harm the nation, the newly installed Jakarta military commander Maj. Gen. Wiranto said yesterday. Without those values soldiers are nothing, he said.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
NU rival board non-existent: Abdurrahman
NU rival board non-existent: Abdurrahman JAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid, chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), cold-shouldered attempts to unseat him, saying that as far as he's concerned there's no such thing as "rival board". Abdurrahman told the press yesterday that members of the organization's board of executives (Tanfidzyah) and law-making body (Syuriyah) did not even discuss in their first meeting the formation the rival board by a disgruntled competitor, Abu Hasan.
Thu, 29 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 January 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.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Manila's debt to hit $37b
Manila's debt to hit $37b MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' foreign debt is projected to increase by 10.5 percent on a year earlier to US$37.9 billion by the end of 1994, but the debt service ratio and its proportion to gross national product (GNP) were down, the Central Bank said yesterday.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sabah chief vows to bring changes
Sabah chief vows to bring changes KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Sabah's newly appointed chief minister, Mohamed Salleh Said, yesterday pledged to rid Malaysia's north Borneo state of its money-and-timber politics image, and to get the economy moving. "The image of money-and-timber politics should be discarded to convince the people of the government's desire to bring changes," Salleh was quoted as saying by the national Bernama news agency.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Labeling of wood required
Labeling of wood required JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has issued Gubernatorial Decree No. 1624/1994 requiring lumber sellers label the wood they sell. Soenaryo, head of the city's forestry office, yesterday said that the decree requires the labels identify the type of wood. He explained that the issuance of the new decree is intended mainly to protect consumers from being cheated by sellers.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Students' morals
Students' morals From Kompas I have learned what high school students from schools in Salemba Raya, Kramat Raya and Matraman in Jakarta are subjected to on their way home from school. After the school day is over irresponsible people offer narcotic-flavored cigarettes to the students. They also show the students small pornographic pictures which they sell for only a few hundred rupiah. This practice is harmful to the students health as well as their morals and therefore should be curbed. DR. F.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Austere budget signaled
Austere budget signaled JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, signaling an austere 1995-96 state budget, instructed all ministers and senior officials yesterday to increase efficiency, generate more revenues and intensify supervision next year. "The President said that the 1995-96 budget is going to be limited, but with hard work we can still make a lot of progress," Minister of Information Harmoko told reporters after an annual plenary cabinet meeting at the State Secretariat here.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Number of workers' strikes soared in 1994
Number of workers' strikes soared in 1994 JAKARTA (JP): All was not well on the labor front in Indonesia, at least not in 1994. The All Indonesian Workers Association said yesterday that the year saw a total of 1,130 workers' strike, an increase of 350 percent over 1993, which recorded only 312 strikes.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Japan makes noodles in RI
Japan makes noodles in RI TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Myojo Foods Co. Ltd. plans to start producing instant noodles at its joint venture with Indonesia's Salim group in March, aiming for 20 percent of the local market, a spokesman said yesterday. The spokesman said PT Myojo Prima Lestari, set up in Jakarta in September, would have an initial production capacity of 100,000 packets a day and was aiming for annual sales of one billion yen (US$10 million) by 1996.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
AIDS poster winner
AIDS poster winner JAKARTA (JP): M. Yayat Afianto, a student of SMAN 34 senior high school, has been chosen as one of the winners of the international AIDS poster competition held in Japan. The competition entitled "Third Kanagawa AIDS Poster Contest" was held in conjunction with the commemoration of AIDS Day, which fell on Dec. 1. Pelita Ilmu Foundation said in a release that the committee received about 600 entries, of which 20 were selected as winners, including Afianto.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
China's Li Peng winds up visit to Myanmar
China's Li Peng winds up visit to Myanmar YANGON (AFP): Chinese Premier Li Peng ended his first visit here yesterday with praise for Myanmar's efforts at "national reconciliation" and a rejection of claims that Beijing wants to expand its influence in the region.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
France, RI sign aid deal
France, RI sign aid deal PARIS (AFP): France and Indonesia have signed a financial protocol calling for France to grant 761.5 million francs (US$140 million) worth of financing for various projects, the French Economics Ministry said. The agreement will make it possible to carry out projects in the water, telecommunications, airport and hospital sectors, the announcement said Tuesday. The accord was signed by the Indonesian ambassador to Paris and the Ministry of Economics.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Verdicts show court integrity: Expert
Verdicts show court integrity: Expert SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): The integrity of the courts of law is determined to a large extend by the verdicts they produce, noted law expert Satjipto Rahardjo said. Joining in the end of year nationwide polemic on the performance of the courts in Indonesia, Satjipto said that the courts cannot ask for the respect of the public. Rather it should gain that respect through its deeds, in this case its verdicts. "We can draw an analogy with teachers.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Holiday
Holiday In observance of Prophet Muhammad's birthday, The Jakarta Post will not appear on Friday. The Post will appear again on Saturday. -- Publisher
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
LBH avails itself to Kedung Ombo villagers
LBH avails itself to Kedung Ombo villagers JAKARTA (JP): The Legal Aid Institute office in Semarang is offering its services to 34 Kedung Ombo villagers in Central Java who were recently defeated in a battle in the supreme court over land disputes with the government.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
One missing in sea accident
One missing in sea accident JAMBI: A sailor went missing when a motor boat capsized in heavy seas in Berhala Strait. Jambi harbor master, Zulretmika, said the accident occurred on Friday about 15 miles from Nipah Panjang beach in Tanjung Jabung district, Antara reported. One of the 11 sailors on board of KM Kertajaya II was missing, he said. The others were rescued by a passing vessel. He called on shipping companies and sailors to be careful when sailing in Tanjung Jabung due to the high waves.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
New Year's Eve supervision
New Year's Eve supervision JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta mayoralty will deploy 120 officers to supervise entertainment activities at 48 amusement centers, mostly in Blok M, Mayestik and Kebayoran Lama, on New Year's Eve. South Jakarta Mayor Pardjoko yesterday said the officers will be in charge of monitoring whether or not amusement centers violate existing regulations. Pardjoko said that based on Governor's Instruction No.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
More public transport needed
More public transport needed From Neraca A new road stretches from Jl. Sultan Agung (Manggarai) to Jl. HR Rasuna Said, passing through the road below the Dukuh Atas bridge, and leads to Karet cemetery in Pejompongan. The ever widening road network must be followed by an increase in public transportation facilities. This new segment of the city road network is vital because a lot of commuters need transportation services to take them to office and business centers in Jl. Rasuna Said and Jl.