Archive: 3 May 1994
38 articles found
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Press complain about Cups game schedule
Press complain about Cups game schedule JAKARTA (JP): The organizers of the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup finals are seeking every avenue to overcome coverage problems caused by the late evening program of the world badminton team championships. Many morning daily journalists have complained over the fixtures for the May 10-21 competition, scheduled to begin at 7.30 p.m. Indonesian West Time (12.30 GMT), saying that they won't be able to make their deadlines.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Abdurrahman tells NU officials not to compete for PPP post
Abdurrahman tells NU officials not to compete for PPP post JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the nation's largest Islamic organization, have again been advised not to jockey for position in the Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP), which will elect new leadership in August. NU Chairman Abdurrahman Wahid said on Sunday that only NU figures already in the party may play politics, while all other NU members should focus on Moslem education.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tarmizi and Saudi envoy clear up `misunderstanding'
Tarmizi and Saudi envoy clear up `misunderstanding' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher met with Saudi Arabia envoy Abdullah Abdurrahman Alim in an apparent move to resolve the rift that has grown between the two men in the past week over Indonesia's administration of haj pilgrims. "We've cleared up the misunderstanding between us," Tarmizi told reporters after the meeting at his office.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Textile firm loses Rp 25 billion
Textile firm loses Rp 25 billion JAKARTA (JP): A fire, high interest on loans and a decline in operating income have brought losses of Rp 25.2 billion (US$11.7 million) to PT Pan Brothers Tex, a garment manufacturer listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange. The company's president, Jimmy Sumitro, told shareholders at an annual meeting here yesterday that the fire in June 1993 inflicted damages amounting to Rp 23.4 billion.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rights commission's next client may be themselves
Rights commission's next client may be themselves JAKARTA (JP): The police ban on a discussion in Surabaya last weekend could prove an interesting case for the National Commission on Human Rights -- the seminar was on the effectiveness of the commission. Even more ironic was that a member of the commission, Brig. Gen. (Police) Roekmini Koesoemo Astoeti, was slated to address the limited discussion that Sunday.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Traditional markets
Traditional markets From Prospek We are witnessing how the traditional markets are struggling to maintain their existence in the era of modern supermarkets, department stores, super stores and the like. Will the traditional markets be driven away? I strongly believe it is unlikely the traditional markets will be buried because many segments of society -- especially the middle- and low-income brackets -- are still in favor of their existence.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sexual promiscuity may cause cancer: Experts
Sexual promiscuity may cause cancer: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Doctors at the Dharmais Cancer Hospital strongly advised couples to remain sexually faithful to avoid contracting one of the five most deadly forms of cancer in the country. Dr. Boyke Dian Nugraha revealed yesterday that sexual promiscuity may lead to a deadly cancerous condition and women are especially vulnerable. "A promiscuous lifestyle leads to a high risk of contracting uterus cancer," he said.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Work force problem
Work force problem From Pelita I feel concerned about the recent laborers' demonstration in Medan, which has drawn the attention of many parties. We clearly remember that the world of labor was tarnished by the incident of Marsinah. As a worker myself, I have some suggestions that, if implemented, could prevent similar incidents from reoccurring.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bimantara negotiates with MTV for broadcast rights
Bimantara negotiates with MTV for broadcast rights JAKARTA (JP): PT Matahari Lintas Cakrawala (Malicak), a subsidiary of the Bimantara Group, is negotiating with MTV (Music Television) to market the round-the-clock music cable network through a direct-broadcast satellite television service. "We've been approached by Bimantara," Linda Kung, director for international development of MTV, told The Jakarta Post here yesterday.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Latief denies monopoly in sending of workers overseas
Latief denies monopoly in sending of workers overseas JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief denied yesterday accusations by manpower supplier companies that the government was monopolizing the lucrative business of sending workers overseas. Latief said recent government rulings were intended to weed out poorly managed companies, not to monopolize the business.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
A Lay denies role in Nyo Beng Seng murder
A Lay denies role in Nyo Beng Seng murder JAKARTA (JP): The lawyer of Oey Jeng Lay, alias A Lay, suspected of playing a role in the slaying of businessman Nyo Beng Seng, acknowledged yesterday that his client was the victim's close friend but said he had nothing to do with the murder. A Lay's lawyer, O.C. Kaligis, told The Jakarta Post after a series of questioning sessions at the Penjaringan police subprecinct that he is confident his client is innocent in connection with the murder.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Funding still hampers compulsory education
Funding still hampers compulsory education By Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): With the enforcement of the nine-year compulsory education program today, the following incident calls to mind the problems already faced in enforcing compulsory grade-school education and the implications for the expanded policy. Some time back a nine-year old girl wept, begged and nagged at her father to send her to elementary school with her friends. Her low-income father had no money to pay the enrollment fee.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
The nine-year education program
The nine-year education program The late Raden Mas Soewardi Soerjadiningrat, known as Ki Hadjar Dewantara, was an Indonesian hero who pioneered the national education system. Born 85 years ago and a descendant of Yogyakarta's royal family, Paku Alam III, he realized that education was the only way to enhance the people's standard of living. As a result of his beliefs, he built the Perguruan Taman Siswa college on July 3, 1919.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Invisible Indonesia thrusts into the world
Invisible Indonesia thrusts into the world By Claudia Kalb The following is the second of two articles based on a report about a conference on Indonesia held in New York from March 13 to March 15. NEW YORK (JP): In reference to the tension between developing and industrialized countries, Don Emerson, professor at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, asked a panel of speakers if the West was witnessing the "Asianization of Asia" economically and politically. He cited the failure of U.S.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian oil explorer invites Filipino firms for Kalimantan project
Indonesian oil explorer invites Filipino firms for Kalimantan project MANILA (AFP): Petrocorp Exploration Indonesia Ltd. is inviting Filipino firms to take part in an exploration project in the Karang Besar area off east Kalimantan, an official of one of the local companies said yesterday. Walter Brown, general-manager of Palawan Oil and Gas Exploration, said his company and about six other Philippine firms are being asked to participate in the new project.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Open doors to put buses out of circulation
Open doors to put buses out of circulation JAKARTA (JP): Head of the City Traffic and Land Transportation Control Office, JP Sepang, vowed yesterday to impound any city bus whose crew defies the regulation requiring doors to be closed while the bus is in motion. "As of Tuesday, we will not tolerate open doors on moving buses anymore, we will impound them for sure if their crews remain obstinate," he told journalists yesterday.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
JP/2/ACROSS
JP/2/ACROSS Bone marrow patient dies SEMARANG, Central Java: The first patient to receive a bone marrow transplant in Indonesia died last Tuesday of heart complications after surgery. Lorensia Putri, 3 and a half years old, was treated at the Telogorejo Hospital in Semarang for the past month following the surgery, the Antara news agency reported. The girl, who also suffered from thalassemia, suddenly developed heart complications before she died, A.G.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Investors watch handling of riot, warn businessmen and analysts
Investors watch handling of riot, warn businessmen and analysts By Hidayat Jati JAKARTA (JP): Leading businessman and economic analysts, skeptical about the government's handling of the recent riots in Medan, North Sumatra, warn that the incident might deter foreign businessmen from investing in Indonesia. Sofjan Wanandi, owner of the Gemala Group and spokesman for some of Indonesia's largest Chinese conglomerates, said the Medan riots have already scared off potential investors.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: 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. to 11:30 p.m.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kadin set to boost bilateral trade with India
Kadin set to boost bilateral trade with India JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and Assocham, its Indian counterpart, are set to boost bilateral trade and investment ties. "We will improve our bilateral trade and investment relationship," Kadin chairman Aburizal Bakrie told newsmen after meeting with his Indian counterpart Govind Hari Singhania here yesterday.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Three men jailed for 12 years for murdering Marsinah
Three men jailed for 12 years for murdering Marsinah JAKARTA (JP): The Surabaya District Court yesterday sentenced three men to 12 years imprisonment each for their role in the murder of labor activist Marsinah last year. Presiding judge Sarijanto found the three men guilty in the conspiracy to murder Marsinah. In his verdict, he said that all three took part in the sadistic killings of the labor activist, including sexually abusing her before her death.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Thoughts for educationists
Thoughts for educationists The government kicked off yesterday the nine-year compulsory education program after successfully implementing the similar six-year program during the last 10 years. The success story is really but a significant progress for a developing country which is trying hard to modernize itself. However, a closer look into our education program shows that the government for the 1994/95 budget can only afford to allocate 4.38 percent of its expenditure for the education sector.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
ANC heads for victory, de Klerk party holding Cape
ANC heads for victory, de Klerk party holding Cape JOHANNESBURG (Reuter): Nelson Mandela's ANC headed for a big win in South Africa's historic elections yesterday but President F.W. de Klerk's National Party, reformed architect of apartheid, seemed to be clinging to power in the Cape.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Courting bribery
Courting bribery From Sinar Pagi The General Attorney has denied that there is some kind of a `mafia' in the court rooms in this country. His statement was aimed at thwarting the widely publicized issue of bribery among district attorneys and judges in the recent tax restitution trial in Surabaya. The Mafia is a gangster organization from Sicily island, Italy, which extorts money, sometimes by killing people, and controls its territory with intimidation and bribery of public officials.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar warlord seeks ties with Thailand: report
Myanmar warlord seeks ties with Thailand: report BANGKOK (AFP): Myanmarese warlord Khun Sa would like his Shan state to become a province of Thailand, The Nation daily reported yesterday. In an interview, Khun Sa said Thailand had more to gain from ties with the Shan state than from ties with the central Yangon government as the state offered a developing market with natural resources and cheap labor. "We the Shan State wish to become a province of Thailand.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tansil's trial slated to begin on May 10
Tansil's trial slated to begin on May 10 JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court will begin the trial of Eddy Tansil, the businessman at the center of the massive loan scandal at Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo), on May 10. The court's chief Judge Soetrisno made the announcement yesterday and said he will lead the panel of judges in the trial.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Various factors may affect economic development
Various factors may affect economic development JAKARTA (JP): The recent banking scandal, leveling-off of non- oil exports, declines in foreign investment, slow depreciation of the rupiah, low oil prices and the increase in U.S. interest rates are likely to affect Indonesia's economic development, an analyst says.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/FOCUS
JP/3/FOCUS Twilite Orchestra to perform at JHCC The Twilite Orchestra will present its third concert at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center on Saturday. Oddie Agam, the group's production director, said as quoted by Antara over the weekend that the third Twilight Orchestra Gala Concert, which is estimated to cost over Rp 350 million (US$162,900), will not be sponsored. Oddie is optimistic that at least 75 percent of the 4,500- capacity convention center will be filled.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Poverty and corruption
Poverty and corruption From Panji Mas The most interesting issue in the mass media recently is the Bapindo credit fraud case. I'm sure that this sort of thing happens in Indonesia a lot, but the Bapindo case is noteworthy because it is the biggest one to ever have been exposed. The top officials who have been implicated in the case were the people who should have protected the people.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Governor pledges to keep Kebon Kacang apartment status
Governor pledges to keep Kebon Kacang apartment status JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja reassured occupants of Kebon Kacang apartment buildings that he would not let the their low-cost apartment status be a means for letting developers use the building for other functions.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
One-way route system is a fast lane to congestion
One-way route system is a fast lane to congestion JAKARTA (JP): An expert yesterday called on the municipal administration to review its policy on one-way route system, implemented on several roads in the city, as it has aggravated traffic congestion instead of alleviating it. "The one-way traffic system is not a panacea for Jakarta's traffic," said Hasan Basri, a lecturer at the Jakarta-based Trisakti Traffic Management Academy.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Freedom Forum holds workshop on environment
Freedom Forum holds workshop on environment JAKARTA (JP): Twenty four Indonesian journalists received training on effective reporting on environmental issues from the Freedom Forum, a New York-based organization concerned with promoting freedom of the press worldwide. The one-day workshop, held at the Dr. Soetomo Press Institute, concentrated on common issues confronting environment journalists and how to make their reporting more effective.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Smoking prohibited in public buses
Smoking prohibited in public buses JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Land Transportation Soejono said yesterday that the directorate will reinforce a regulation prohibiting people to smoke cigarettes inside public buses. This regulation was a necessary follow-up to a rule that required bus crews to keep bus doors closed while the bus was in motion.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Expanded compulsory education begins
Expanded compulsory education begins JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto launched yesterday the new compulsory education program whose success depends on the participation of private schools in providing the facilities and parents in encouraging their children to go to school. The program calls for all children between seven and 15 years old to attend school for nine years, comprising six years of primary education and three years of intermediate education.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt to make comparative study on pricing of power projects
Govt to make comparative study on pricing of power projects JAKARTA (JP): An issue on high bidding prices hovering on three power projects in Java has forced the government and the House of Representatives (DPR) to recommend that the state electricity firm PLN make a comparative study on similar plants in Thailand. Apparently, the plants in Thailand were constructed at a significantly lower price.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued their skid on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday after the broad-based Composite Index lost nearly three points on Friday. The JSX Index closed at 461.8 yesterday, as compared to 462.4 on Friday, while the narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index fell to 107.23 from 107.41.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Our Wetlands: Can we really live without them?
Our Wetlands: Can we really live without them? By Imam Soeseno JAKARTA (JP): Last March, for the second time, the region in the vicinity of Professor Sedyatmo Highway was flooded due to the incidence of a rather high rainfall. When was the first flood occurrence? It was only February 1993. Some sources say never before they experienced such floods. This first flood happened not long after wetlands were destroyed to make way for construction.
Tue, 03 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV Today
TV Today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Full House 3:05 Music program 3:30 Cartoon: Super Friends 4:30 Students program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: West Sumatra 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Kepercayaan terhadap Tuhan Yang Maha Esa 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Wawasan 8:05 Music: dangdut 9:00 World News 9:30 Music Program 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film Program 2 4:30 Cartoon: Willing and Abel 5:30 City News 6:00 TV Series: World War II 6:30 Teropong 7:00 Evening...