Archive: 25 April 1994
40 articles found
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Reinventing South-South solidarity
Reinventing South-South solidarity By Bob Sugeng Hadiwinata BANDUNG (JP): After being postponed for several months, the G- 15 summit held last month in New Delhi once again failed to achieve quorum. This gloomy indicator of South-South solidarity tends to bring about major disappointment among political leaders as well as scholars in Third World countries.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia has yet to utilize marine resources fully
Indonesia has yet to utilize marine resources fully JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian archipelago sits astride one of the most fertile and financially valuable marine environments on earth. Unresolved border problems and low technology levels however, are causing much of this wealth to be left beneath the waves. A discussion on the development and management of marine resources on Saturday identified uncertain borders as the biggest problem between Indonesia and maximum exploitation of its waters.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police review Ria's dossiers
Police review Ria's dossiers JAKARTA (JP): The police are reviewing their dossiers on starlet Ria Irawan, who faces charges of disposing of vital evidence and tampering with the scene of the demise of Rifardi Soekarnoputra who was found lifeless at her home in January. Early last week, the South Jakarta police precinct received Ria's dossiers back from the district prosecutor's office. The prosecutor had refused to accept them for trial on the grounds they were not complete.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sudomo, Sumarlin
Sudomo, Sumarlin and the press Both Sudomo, chief of the Supreme Advisory Council, and Sumarlin, chief of the Supreme Audit Agency, have given information as witnesses to the Attorney General's Office in relation to the Bapindo credit fiasco. But Sudomo and Sumarlin behaved differently after the interrogation: Sudomo evaded reporters, while Sumarlin gave a press conference accompanied by the attorney general.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Man beaten for
Man beaten for robbing Japanese Dozens of angry people beat a man who was caught trying to rob a Japanese national in front of the Chase Plaza building on Jl. Jendral Sudirman Saturday afternoon. Witnesses quoted by Antara news agency said the Japanese, along with two friends, was going to get into a taxi when the man, whose identity was withheld by police, rushed from behind and tried to grab the bag of his victim.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
JP/2/women
JP/2/women Pride and prejudice concerning women's roles JAKARTA (JP): Nurturing the home and family is not the natural and sole responsibility of women, said a high level official of the State Ministry for Women's Roles on Saturday. "There are only four natural traits (kodrat) of women," said Syamsiah Achmad, speaking for Minister Mien Sugandhi at a discussion on women's roles at the private Atmajaya University in Central Jakarta. "These are menstruation, pregnancy, delivery and breast-feeding.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA (JP): Police said Saturday they are still looking for
JAKARTA (JP): Police said Saturday they are still looking for a group of six people believed to have robbed a PT Titipan Kilat delivery truck of millions of rupiahs in goods on the Cikampek- Jakarta toll road. The truck was found empty by police along the roadside on Jl. Raya Bogor in the Kelapa Dua area of Bogor, about 20 hours after the robbery which took place at 2 a.m. on Thursday.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
JP/2/Captions
JP/2/Captions Page 2 (inset 14ptMB, rest 8pt U55 4col, credit 6pt Italics) (Photo A: award) JP/msa KARTINI AWARD: Ambassador of Republic of Turkey Sevinc Dalyanoglu (extreme right) hands busts of national hero Kartini to Herlina Kasim and three other winners of the 1994 Women's Achievement Awards at the Shangri-la hotel located at the BNI City complex in Jakarta. Herlina is publicly known for her audacious fight for the union of Irian Jaya with Indonesia from Dutch colonial administration.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
PT Tambang Timah to go public this year: Minister
PT Tambang Timah to go public this year: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned tin mining company PT Tambang Timah plans to offer shares to the public through the capital market in November. Minister of Mines and Energy I.B.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Banks told to improve prudential management
Banks told to improve prudential management JAKARTA (JP): A top consultant says Indonesian banks must improve prudential management and include government-appointed, professional independent auditors within their boards of commissioners. The chief executive of Reform Consulting, Laksamana Sukardi, told a seminar on "Bad Loans, Problem Loans" here Saturday that these steps could prevent activities which could lead to bad loans and cause severe financial losses on the part of creditors.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
JP/msa THIS WAY, SIR: A prosecutor shows the way to former junior minister of finance, Nasrudin Sumintapura (second from left) as he enters the Attorney General's office for questioning over the Bapindo credit scam. Nasrudin held a press conference after the questioning on Saturday. AMIR SANTOSO - 10 pts ML Caps
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Monday, April 25
TV Today: Monday, April 25 TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Puppet Show: Peter Pan and the Pirates 3:05 Music Program 3:30 Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 Student Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Family Health 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: Maluku 6:15 Village Program 6:30 National Security 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama: Sang Bintang 8:05 TV Series: Intruders 9:00 World News 9:30 Music Program 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Separate but Equal Part 1 Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Yayuk faces
Yayuk faces unlucky draw at tennis Open JAKARTA (JP): Yayuk Basuki faces a daunting title defense campaign at the Indonesia Open women's tennis championships as she is tipped to meet top seed Wang Shi-ting of Chinese Taipei in the semifinals. Yayuk, whose world ranking has slid from 29 to 48, is expected to clear the first hurdle in today's opening match against teammate Natalia Soetrisno. Natalia was awarded a wildcard entry along with compatriot Mimma Chernovita at the US$100,000 annual event.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tips on preserving your Program Manager
Tips on preserving your Program Manager JAKARTA (JP): Have you ever wondered why your Windows Program Manager looks different each time you start Windows? This is a classic problem, but I still see many Windows users tearing at their hair trying to figure out what is happening. Windows' native Program Manager has an option called "Save Settings on Exit", which you can turn on or off. The default state after Windows is installed is on.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN At A Glance
ASEAN At A Glance Filipinos accuse Malaysia of torture MANILA (Reuter): Eleven Filipinos expelled from Malaysia have accused Sabah jail authorities of torturing Filipinos still imprisoned in that Malaysian state, The Manila Times newspaper said yesterday. They said the torture included scraping the skin off the soles of the prisoners' feet, banging their heads against prison walls and dunking them in toilet bowls, the daily said.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
EAEC not trade bloc as feared by U.S.: ASEAN
EAEC not trade bloc as feared by U.S.: ASEAN GENTING HIGHLANDS, Malaysia (AFP): Non-communist Southeast Asia will try to convince the United States next month that the East Asian Economic Caucus (EAEC) it has proposed for the region is not a trade bloc, officials said Saturday.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Workers conned into illegal employment in South Korea
Workers conned into illegal employment in South Korea SEOUL (JP): Hundreds of Indonesian laborers have been tricked into working here instead of being given the technical training that they were promised. "There are about 700 Indonesian workers in Korea. They came here to learn a skill or join other job-related programs, but most of them found themselves as common laborers in factories," said Indonesian Ambassador for South Korea M. Singgih Hadipranowo.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
New Malaysian king takes office this week
New Malaysian king takes office this week KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): A 71-year-old former diplomat will become Malaysia's king this week under the country's unique rotating monarchy, diminished in recent years by rows with the government. Tuanku Jaafar Tuanku Abdul Rahman takes over tomorrow as the 10th yang di-pertuan agong, or supreme sovereign, since the constitutional monarchy began in 1957 with Malaysia's independence from Britain.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta, April 25
Where to go in Jakarta, April 25 Jangan hapus: Dai-ichi Hotel, JAMZ Music o The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 00:30 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio (chamber music) Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Yusuf (pianist), Sunday 7 p.m.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ailing Pondok Gede roads give pilgrims headaches
Ailing Pondok Gede roads give pilgrims headaches JAKARTA (JP): Jl. Jatiwaringin and Jl. Raya Pondok Gede which lead to the Pondok Gede Pilgrim Hostel (Asrama Haji) in East Jakarta, are so badly damaged that pilgrims find the first leg of their journey a challenge in itself. And as if the ruts and holes are not enough of a headache, hawkers take up precious space along the routes, which are crowded with vehicles carrying large numbers of prospective pilgrims too and from the hostel.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Medan relatively calm after riots
Medan relatively calm after riots MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Relative peace returned to Medan over the weekend after the week-long labor riots, but sporadic protests by workers were still occurring across the city. More than 500 workers staged protests at two companies demanding higher wages, but no violence was reported. Security officers remained visible throughout the region while the three teams set up by the military to help bring the protesters and management closer together kept working.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Government to establish food coordination team
Government to establish food coordination team JAKARTA (JP): The government will establish a team whose task is to coordinate the various existing national food agencies, says the Minister of Food and Chairman of the Logistic Board Ibrahim Hasan. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the National Coordination Meeting of Food here over the weekend, Ibrahim said that the team will be established in every province and regency with Indonesia's 27 provincial vice governors acting as coordinators.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI reporters mugged in S. Africa
RI reporters mugged in S. Africa JAKARTA (JP): Two Indonesian journalists covering the South African elections were mugged by a group of black men in Johannesburg on Saturday. Memet Suratmadi of the Antara news agency and Edi Junaedi of the Suara Merdeka daily were walking down Jeppe and Small Street after breakfast at around 10:00 local time when they were attacked from behind by five or six men. Edi and Memet were then held and strangled as the culprits tried to take their belongings.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/PARASAMYA/ set 14 pica
JP/6/PARASAMYA/ set 14 pica Jakartans show a good sense of togetherness: Nataatmadja JAKARTA (JP): Although Jakarta is often labeled a city of individuals, its residents, in fact, show a good sense of togetherness and actively participate in developing the city. "Jakartans are often thought of as islands. Direct field observations, however, show that they are not like that," Soedradjat Nataatmadja, the inspector general of the Ministry of Home Affairs, said over the weekend.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Two NGO gatherings busted
Two NGO gatherings busted JAKARTA (JP): Police broke up gatherings organized by the Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI) and the Pijar foundation yesterday. Dozens of police officers stormed the union's headquarters on Jl. Kayu Ramin and the foundation's office on Jl. Penggalang, both in East Jakarta, asking participants at the meetings to leave. "It's clear that you're not allowed to attend an illegal meeting," Sgt. Johni Dimagah shouted at the workers in front of their headquarters.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Across the Archipelago
Across the Archipelago Property business promising DILI, East Timor: Housing and real estate are becoming lucrative businesses here. During the current fiscal year the province will be see the construction of 3,000 houses. Manuel Albano Da Costa E. Silva, president of PT Delta Komoro Permai, said property has become a very profitable business now. PT Delta Komoro Permai is one of the four private firms that have undertaken the construction of the houses.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Nasrudin questioned over scam
Nasrudin questioned over scam JAKARTA (JP): Former Junior Minister of Finance Nasrudin Sumintapura said after an interrogation at the Attorney General's office over the weekend that he had never been in charge of supervising Bapindo, the directors of which now under custody for alleged involvement in a loan scam. Nasrudin denied that it was his main task to supervise state- owned companies, including Bapindo.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Social Services Ministry opens working meeting
Social Services Ministry opens working meeting JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto opened a working meeting of the Ministry of Social Services Saturday with a call for the Ministry to help people with social problems develop their self- esteem and independence. "When they have self-esteem, they will end their dependency on others and will no longer expect outside help," said the president.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA (JP): Actress Ayu Ashari, who is on trial on charges
JAKARTA (JP): Actress Ayu Ashari, who is on trial on charges of assaulting a costume designer, told the South Jakarta district court Saturday on that she has been barred from leaving the country pending the completion of her trial. "When I wanted to go to Singapore recently, I was surprised when I was told by immigration officials at the airport I was not permitted to leave the country," Ayu said.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Spending for ads jumps significantly
Spending for ads jumps significantly By Frits H. Pangemanan JAKARTA (JP): Total spending for advertisements in the country is expected to jump to Rp 1.66 trillion (US$774.21 million) this year from Rp 1.38 trillion last year, with television commercials taking 49.1 percent worth Rp 816 billion.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police confiscate over 100,000 bottles of liquor
Police confiscate over 100,000 bottles of liquor JAKARTA (JP): The authorities announced on Saturday the seizure of more than 100,000 bottles of spirits over the past three weeks in operations by the City Police Force in the greater Jakarta. The special police operation is separate from the ongoing military-sponsored Operation Cleansing.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Alan misses
Alan misses Thomas Cup finals slot JAKARTA (JP): Olympic gold medalist Alan Budikusuma's hopes of making his third appearance at the Thomas Cup were dashed, while teenager Mia Audina will make an Uber Cup women's championship debut. The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) picked Olympic bronze medalist Hermawan Susanto as the reserve singles player instead of Alan for a team made up also of world's top three singles: Joko Suprianto, Ardy Wiranata and Hariyanto Arbi.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tancho to give dividends
Tancho to give dividends JAKARTA (JP): PT Tancho Indonesia, a cosmetics producer, will distribute Rp 3.9 billion (US$1.85 million), or 50 percent of its after-tax profit in 1993, as cash dividends to its shareholders. The company's president, Norimoto Asagiri, said over the weekend that those registered on the list of shareholders as of May 23 will be eligible to receive a dividend of Rp 300 for each share they hold.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
It's time to end social injustice
It's time to end social injustice set 2 cols 8 pt italic ______________________________________________________________________ The workers' protests, which degenerated into riots in Medan last week, have drawn numerous reactions. Political scientist Amir Santoso argues that unless the government is willing to deal with this case in an appropriate manner, it will cause a wider social movement for justice.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
State firm to take over customs inspection from SGS
State firm to take over customs inspection from SGS JAKARTA (JP): PT Surveyor Indonesia (SI), a state-owned surveying company, plans to open branches in China and five other countries this year. SI's president, I Nyoman Moena, said over the weekend that the opening of the overseas branches is part of the surveying company's strategy to take over all pre-shipment inspection of Indonesia's imports from the Swiss-based Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS) by the end of this year.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Specialist decries low number of kidney donors
Specialist decries low number of kidney donors JAKARTA (JP): A kidney specialist is calling on Indonesian's to donate their kidneys after death as their are large numbers of patients waiting for transplants. "If every citizen is ready to donate his or her kidney we would not have to look for donors abroad, " R.P Sidabutar said.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto wants proper handling of haj pilgrimage
Soeharto wants proper handling of haj pilgrimage JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has said that pilgrims who are joining illegal haj tours to the holy land will be dealt with harshly, according to Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher. "This is an old problem which has become urgent now," Tarmizi said Saturday after reporting the case to the president at the state palace.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
What else is new from the PC world?
What else is new from the PC world? By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): How fast should your computer be? Well, it seems that the sky is the limit. PC power users crave more speed, and chip manufacturers respond with faster and faster processors. Last year, IBM came up with their 33/100 MHz Blue Lightning chips, the clock-tripled 486 CPUs that worked internally at the speed of 99 MHz but externally at 33 MHz.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Students deny insulting head of state
Students deny insulting head of state JAKARTA (JP): Five of the six students on trial here for defaming President Soeharto in an anti-government demonstration told the Central Jakarta District Court Saturday that they had no intention of insulting the head of state. The defendants told the court that they came to the House of Representatives (DPR) on Dec. 14, the day of the protest, after being told of the event by their colleagues and promotional leaflets.
Mon, 25 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/Focus/0 set 12pts U75 1 col 2 lines
JP/6/Focus/0 set 12pts U75 1 col 2 lines TMII to present Lampung arts The Lampung Province pavilion at the Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park (TMII) in East Jakarta will present in June a live demonstration of a traditional elopement, the project leader of Lampung's art office, Sanusi Asyma, announced on Saturday. Every year TMII presents a series of special packages featuring traditional ceremonies from the country's 27 provinces.