Archive: 31 December 1994
42 articles found
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Asiad flop shows Indonesia's need for major sport reforms
Asiad flop shows Indonesia's need for major sport reforms A modest ending in the Asian Games in Hiroshima depicts a likely major setback in national sports development, but some sporting fields did make encouraging progress. The Jakarta Post sports reporters Arief Suryobuwono, Dwiatmanta and Robert Soelistyo take a close look at this issue in the following stories.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Statue left in neglect
Statue left in neglect DENPASAR, Bali: Bali Governor Ida Bagus Oka deplored the condition of the Ngurah Rai statue close to the airport because of its neglectful state. He urged the Denpasar authorities to take care of the statue and its surrounding park, Antara reported. He said he has received complaints from the public that some of the porcelain has chipped away from the statue, that the park had not been properly cared for and that sometimes it is used by lovers in the evening.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Moslems celebrate 'Isra' Mi'raj'
Moslems celebrate 'Isra' Mi'raj' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto (second from left), jovially chats to Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher (left) during the celebration of Isra' Mi'raj (Prophet Muhammad's Ascension Day), at Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta. Listening to the conversation are Vice President Try Sutrisno (second from right) and Jakarta Governor Soerjadi Sudirdja (far right).
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stiff competition for hotels in Yogya
Stiff competition for hotels in Yogya YOGYAKARTA (JP): Competition among star-rated hotels in this province will get stiffer in the coming years as tourist arrivals increase at a slower pace than the construction of new rooms. An executive of Phoenix Heritage, Nina Arimurti, told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday that several star-rated hotels in the city have started a price war which may cause unhealthy competition.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Year's roundup on art
Year's roundup on art By Margaret Agusta JAKARTA (JP): The year 1994 was a mixed bag for the local art world. Certain trends continued and new issues emerged due to input from outside as well as changes within society. Perhaps the most important exhibition of 1994 came as the year was waning. The Indonesia Fine Arts Foundation, established on June 8, held the Jakarta International Fine Arts Exhibition 1994 in cooperation with Bradbury International in October.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Defending champ Chang skips Indonesia Open
Defending champ Chang skips Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): World number six, American Michael Chang has opted not to defend his title at the Indonesia Men's Open tennis championships, to be held here from Jan. 9 to 15, leaving German Bernd Karbacher the top seed at the US$300,000 tournament. "We didn't offer appearance money for Chang this year. That's why he is absent," tournament director Eddy Katimansah said on Thursday.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Oil finds refuel interest in Timor Gap
Oil finds refuel interest in Timor Gap SYDNEY (Reuter): The Timor Gap between Australia and Indonesia is starting to live up to expectations as a significant oil region with high hopes for 1995 after years of disappointments, industry officials said. Between 1985 and 1993 about 80 wells were drilled in the 23,550 sq mile (37,680 sq km) Timor Gap Zone of Cooperation, jointly administered by Australia and Indonesia. All were unsuccessful.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S. looks to Asia in new economic order
U.S. looks to Asia in new economic order By Jean-Louis Santini WASHINGTON (AFP): The United States struggled to stay ahead of the pack in 1994 and into the new century by promoting multilateral and regional ties as a buffer to the growing economic might of Europe and Asia. The keystone of U.S.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
1994 fashion finds rejuvenation in regeneration
1994 fashion finds rejuvenation in regeneration By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Back-to-basics and regeneration colored the local fashion scene this year. A number of local designers have pledged to actively promote the use of traditional fabrics in their creations. Of course, several noted designers have been using such materials for years.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Shuttlers face daunting year
Shuttlers face daunting year JAKARTA (JP): An overwhelming Indonesia kept the badminton world map under its thumb in 1994, but a daunting year lies ahead for all world shuttlers vying for an Olympic Games berth next season. Badminton will make its second appearance as a full-fledged medal event in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Council members advised to be more outspoken
Council members advised to be more outspoken JAKARTA (JP): City Council Speaker MH Ritonga urged councillors on Thursday to improve the City Council's performance in handling a wide variety of problems in the city. Ritonga asked the councillors to be more outspoken, as long as what they say is supported by data and objective facts.
Sat, 31 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.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
New tax laws will benefit East Indonesia
New tax laws will benefit East Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The new tax laws to be enforced in January will allow investors operating in eastern parts of Indonesia to carry forward losses for up to 10 years. The loss carry forward is part of the tax benefits for investors operating in frontier areas or in priority business fields as stipulated in one of the 28 implementation rulings of the new tax laws issued on Wednesday.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
More Beng Seng murder suspects rounded up
More Beng Seng murder suspects rounded up JAKARTA (JP): Police have detained three more alleged murderers of entertainment businessman Nyo Beng Seng, City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto said yesterday. "The three suspects are Syamsir, arrested in the North Sumatera capital of Medan on Tuesday evening, and Yudhi and Agus who were arrested in Singapore several weeks ago," Hindarto said in a year's end press conference on Thursday.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta's crime rates decline
Jakarta's crime rates decline JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto said on Thursday that the number of crimes in Greater Jakarta this year declined by 19.37 percent to 25,817 cases from 32,017 crimes last year. In short, the city this year recorded 71 crimes per day as compared to 88 crimes per day in 1993, Hindarto said in a year- end press conference.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Four millionth visitor arrives
Four millionth visitor arrives SURABAYA, East Java (JP): Indonesia yesterday greeted the four millionth visitor to the country. In a ceremony held at the Juanda airport, Chang Chien Wen of Taiwan was greeted by officials, including Surabaya Mayor Sunarto Sumoprawiro, the director of marketing of the Directorate General of Tourism, Den Zachrie, and the chief of the East Java office of the Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications, Rio Judojanto.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta's biggest tax payers announced
Jakarta's biggest tax payers announced JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Thursday the biggest individual and corporate tax payers from the West and Central Jakarta in 1992. The list of the biggest individual tax payers issued by the fifth regional office of the directorate general of tax, which cover the West and Central Jakarta areas, mentioned Subronto Laras, the President of PT Indomobil, an automotive company, at No.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Muhammdiyah not interested in politics
Muhammdiyah not interested in politics SOLO, Central Java (JP): Muhammadiyah, the country's largest socio-educational organization, has no intention of getting involved in politics, its acting chairman says. Speaking at the meeting of the organization's policy-making body (Tanwir) yesterday, Amien Rais also said that the organization will never seek fleeting gains.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotation
Stock quotation The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) was closed on Thursday and this newspaper, therefore, will not publish quotations of share prices in today's edition. -- Editor
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Over 100 blacklisted for papal visit to RP
Over 100 blacklisted for papal visit to RP MANILA (Reuter): Philippine police and immigration agents have been placed on alert for 109 foreigners considered threats to the life of Pope John Paul, who will be visiting the Philippines next month, the Philippine Daily Enquirer reported yesterday. The newspaper said immigration agents at all the country's entry points were ordered to ensure none of those on the list enters the Philippines before or during the pope's visit to Manila from Jan.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Personal journey towards religious tolerance
Personal journey towards religious tolerance By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Christmas, 1943. It was for the first time in my life that I attended a Christmas ceremony. It was not mass, just a celebration. This festivity was organized by Christian and Catholic students. Preparation for this festivity was done under the guidance of two teachers, one Catholic, and one Moslem. I was involved in the preparation of the event.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Merpati operates B737-200
Merpati operates B737-200 JAKARTA (JP): Merpati Nusantara Airlines, a subsidiary of the flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, is scheduled to start operating tomorrow an aging Boeing 737-200 aircraft which has been bought from Lufthansa of Germany. A company spokesman, Benny Achmad, said on Thursday that the aircraft will serve routes linking Jakarta, Surabaya in East Java, Ujungpandang in South Sulawesi and Jayapura in Irian Jaya. "The Boeing 737-200 aircraft will replace DC-9 planes," he said.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Teachers hold free classes
Teachers hold free classes SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The local chapter of the teachers union PGRI is organizing classes for children from poor families who can't afford junior high school tuition fees. PGRI chapter chairman Awang Andriani said there are around 6,000 graduates of elementary schools in East Kalimantan and 8,000 dropouts who could not continue their education for financial reasons, Antara reported.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar-China relations
Myanmar-China relations For all the noise and heat generated by advocates of the boycott-Myanmar (formerly Burma) lobby, their argument is ultimately futile. Not because they are campaigning from a position of morals versus money or even from a stand of principles against pragmatism but simply because China, Myanmar's huge neighbor to the north, will have nothing to do with it. Everything Myanmar needs in terms of basic material goods, China can provide.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
New Year
New Year In observance of New Year's Day, The Jakarta Post will not appear on Sunday. The Post will reappear on Monday. We wish all readers Happy New Year. -- Publisher
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock split for Texmaco subsidiaries
Stock split for Texmaco subsidiaries JAKARTA (JP): Three listed subsidiaries of the Texmaco Group -- PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa, PT Texmaco Jaya and PT Texmaco Perkasa Engineering -- will split their shares in January to improve the liquidity of stock trading on local exchanges. The business group announced Thursday that the stock split plan was approved by shareholders in extra-ordinary meetings held separately in the Central Java cities of Pekalongan and Semarang on Wednesday.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tollway extended
Tollway extended JAKARTA (JP): The recent opening of the East Serang tollgate, part of the 77.5-kilometer Tangerang-Merak tollroad, enables weekend revelers from Jakarta to reach beautiful Carita beach, West Java, in just under two hours -- 20 minutes less than before. To reach Carita, Jakarta weekenders now can drive about half the distance on the four lane tollroad. The toll from Tomang, West Jakarta, to East Serang is set at Rp 9,500 (US$4.3).
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Egg or chicken dilemma in book industry
Egg or chicken dilemma in book industry JAKARTA (JP): The local book industry is faced with the dilemma of the "egg or the chicken" with writers and publishers not producing many books and consumers reluctant to buy. Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro said most Indonesians consider books as low priority items in terms of their spending habits, partly because of their low interest in reading and partly because books are expensive.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Undaunted Abu Hasan moves to form new NU board
Undaunted Abu Hasan moves to form new NU board JAKARTA (JP): Undaunted by threats of punishment from the leaders of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), dissenter Abu Hasan goes on with his plan to establish an extra-structural body within the Moslem organization. In defiance of the camp of NU chairman Abdurrahman Wahid, he assembled at his residence on Thursday 30 ulemas whom he already named in the line-up of the body.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Humpuss to enter Irian
Humpuss to enter Irian JAKARTA (JP): Hutama Mandala Putra, chairman of the widely diversified Humpuss Group, said yesterday that his company has requested 200,000-hectares of land area for plantations in the Irian Jaya province. Hutama, the youngest son of President Soeharto who is better known as "Tommy", told reporters in the province's capital city of Jayapura that the land will be utilized for either sugar cane or palm oil plantations.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ramos signs law on immunization
Ramos signs law on immunization MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos yesterday signed a law requiring immunization of children below the age of eight from hepatitis B, a blood-borne disease affecting 7.8 million Filipinos. The infection, which doctors say could lead to liver cancer, is "fast becoming a major health problem in the Philippines," Ramos said in a speech during the signing ceremonies. He said hepatitis B is presently affecting 12 percent of Filipinos, or about 7.8 million people.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lawyers call for one bar associations
Lawyers call for one bar associations JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Lawyers (IPHI) called on Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman to make one last ditch to unite the various groups of lawyers into a single association. "We welcome and will support the minister's efforts to establish one bar association in Indonesia," IPHI chairman Abdul Aziz Mohamad Balhmar said on Wednesday.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Britain's minister visits Malaysia
Britain's minister visits Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): British Chancellor of the Exchequer Kenneth Clarke is due to arrive on Malaysia's Penang island today, the second senior British official to visit Malaysia since it lifted a ban on British business in September.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Military predicts land conflicts
Military predicts land conflicts SEMARANG, Central Java: Diponegoro Military Command Maj. Gen. Soeyono said the Central Java province is still prone to many potentially explosive land conflicts. Soeyono said various government projects required the clearing of lands which mean acquiring land from land owners. These projects include the bonded zone and container terminal in Semarang, the construction of a steam power plant in Jepara and the nuclear power plant, also in Jepara.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Science must incorporate moral values
Science must incorporate moral values JAKARTA (JP): Applying science and technology without taking into consideration the principles of the state ideology Pancasila will deprive the country of moral and humanity values, President Soeharto warns.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan will boost RI investment
Taiwan will boost RI investment JAKARTA (JP): Taiwan plans to increase its overall investments in Indonesia by US$3.2 billion to $10 billion next year, says the head of Taiwan's trade representative office here, Alexander S. Chen. Official figures show that Taiwan's investments in Indonesia within the first eleven months of this year reached $2.48 billion.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Postal firm changes name
Postal firm changes name JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned postal service, Perusahaan Umum Pos dan Giro (PPG), will have a new name next month as the government has agreed to change its status from a non-profit company. PPG's director Sumitro told reporters on Thursday that his company will be called PT Pos Indonesia after becoming a profit- oriented firm. He said that in spite of the new management and name, the company will retain its function as a public service company.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Motorcycle taxis' data required
Motorcycle taxis' data required JAKARTA (JP): Subdistrict heads throughout Jakarta have been instructed to collect data on motorcycle taxis, Ojek, in operation in their respective areas. Vice Governor of Economic and Development Affairs Tb Rais said that ojek are allowed to temporarily operate in residential areas until the city administration finds suitable transportation to replace them.
Sat, 31 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.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Robbers of general's house nabbed
Robbers of general's house nabbed JAKARTA (JP): Five out of nine suspected robbers were arrested by the East Jakarta police two hours after a robbery of a general's house in Ciracas early Wednesday night. According to East Jakarta police chief Lt. Col. Miyanto, one of the criminals still at large is believed to have been shot by a member of the Ciracas police. The detained suspects have been identified as Sanuri, Sulaiman, Maman, M. Yusuf and Yus. The robbery at the resident of Brig. Gen.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Works of installation art provoked mixed emotions
Works of installation art provoked mixed emotions Text and photos by R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): Piles of garbage tied into plastic sacks lie in the form of a large rectangle. In the middle the plastic bags are scattered. On the outer side is a row of kerosene lamps and garbage baskets, in various forms, all lined up close by. This was not the scene of a garbage dump or one of our docks blessed with imported waste.
Sat, 31 Dec 1994, 00:00 WIB
Parking attendants to prevent theft
Parking attendants to prevent theft DENPASAR, Bali: The local police have urged parking attendants in Bali to assist police in preventing thefts of vehicles put in their care "Parking attendants are at the forefront in the campaign to stop car thefts," Col. Wenny Setiawan of the Nusa Tenggara Police said in a meeting with 160 attendants on Wednesday, Antara reported.