Archive: 9 May 1994
41 articles found
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Instability too costly for Indonesia, Feisal says
Instability too costly for Indonesia, Feisal says JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung says the price that Indonesia pays for turmoil like that witnessed in Medan, North Sumatra, last month is too expensive for the nation to bear. Indonesia must take the incident as a lesson, because there are indications that parties are seeking to challenge stability in this country, Feisal said in a written speech read by ABRI's Deputy Socio-Political Affairs Maj. Gen.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor joins Aussie expo
E. Timor joins Aussie expo JAKARTA (JP): East Timor will participate in a trade exhibition entitled "Northern Territory Expo '94" in Darwin, Australia, according to an official. Anjar Asmara, chief of East Timor's trade office, was quoted by Antara as saying in the province's capital city of Dili Saturday that nine local companies will join the Australian event in June.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Send us teachers!
Send us teachers! From Kompas Since 1988 most children of Long Apari village in Kutai district, East Kalimantan have not been able to attend school because there are no teachers available. I learned of this when I had an assignment there. A school building with six rooms for studying is full of rats and birds. The parents of the village and a private foundation tried to pay some young villagers who have graduated from Teachers' College to teach some 150-200 children of elementary school age.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
New academic
New academic degree for Hendro Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Hendroprijono received a law degree from a military college late last week, bringing to two the university degrees the two-star general has achieved this year. Hendro, as the general is popularly known, received a law degree from the Military Law College in Jakarta with a cum laude status, after successfully defending his dissertation entitled Additional Requirements for Political Prisoners.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
False President's 'grandson' arrested
False President's 'grandson' arrested JAKARTA (JP): Police are still questioning a young man who falsely claimed to be a grandson of President Soeharto. Roy Kurniawan, 22, a resident of Jl. Delima V No. 8 at the Poris Jaya Steel housing complex in Jati Rahayu, Pondok Gede in Bekasi, was nabbed by police Thursday shortly after he met with Bekasi regent Mochammad Djamhari, City Police spokesman Lt. Col. A. Latief Rabar said over the weekend.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tip on improving Windows performance with a swap file
Tip on improving Windows performance with a swap file JAKARTA (JP): You simply have to have lots of memory when you work with Windows applications. While 4 MB is the minimum, 8 MB is the current standard and 16 MB is not a luxury. Fortunately, there's a way to add memory to your system without really going out to buy extra SIMMs. When running in its 386 Enhanced mode, Windows may use one of two types of swap file, namely the temporary and the permanent swap file.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Live broadcast
Live broadcast From Pelita The Thomas and Uber Cup badminton world championships will start in Jakarta very soon. To be able to follow the event completely, I hope TVRI will broadcast both the semi-finals and finals live, without any breaks for news broadcasts on the hour. It is what we pay TV fees for. I will be very disappointed if the station cuts the event while our badminton heroes are struggling hard to maintain their country's reputation. AANG M JUNIADI Purwokerto, Central Java
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Guns and
Guns and juveniles From Neraca Juvenile delinquency, in all its forms, has been increasing and has now reached an intolerable condition. Recently, a senior high school student accidentally shot his friend to death while they played with a gun made in a gun factory in Cipacing, West Java. And also another victim had to die for nothing because he became a target of a group of youngsters who played with guns while racing their motorbikes at high speed.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Church row
Church row With great interest I read the article Conflict-ridden Batak Church suspends former bishop in The Jakarta Post of March 13, 1994. I am rather surprised, however, at the allegation of HKBP General Secretary S.M. Siahaan that "the new executive board has the support of 98 percent of the church's followers." Maybe it is different in Asia, but in Europe only dictators boast of percentages like 98 percent. That is why I am distrustful of Mr. Siahaan's allegation.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Aircraft fuel depot opens
Aircraft fuel depot opens JAKARTA (JP): The governor of West Nusa Tenggara, Warsito, on Saturday officially dedicated an airplane refueling station at Selaparang airport in Mataram, considered to be the most modern one in the country. The station, which was constructed by the state-owned oil company Pertamina, comprises four ground-tanks with a total capacity of 100,000 liters, sufficient for 40 days of sales.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
The trauma of importers
The trauma of importers The phasing out of the Swiss Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS) for the customs inspection of Indonesian imports at points of loading, although planned since 1991, is still worrying businessmen. As July, 1995 -- the expiry date for the present working contract between the government and SGS -- nears, businessmen are again troubled by the trauma of dealing with corrupt customs officers in the period before April 1985.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Used paper
Used paper dumped in Depok From Bisnis Indonesia Hundreds of tons of used paper are dumped every day in front of the Tirta Mandala housing complex gate in Depok, Bogor. Now the housing complex looks like a slum area as hills of brown paper waste bedeck both sides of the gateway. During the rainy season undoubtedly these 'hills' will cause floods and traffic jams. However, not a single community leader has shown the guts to question this practice, let alone stop the action.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Asian aviation seen growing five-fold by 2013
Asian aviation seen growing five-fold by 2013 BEIJING (Reuter): International air passenger traffic in Asia will increase five-fold in the next 20 years to far outstrip the U.S. market, the present world leader, a McDonnell Douglas official said. By 2013, international passenger traffic in Asia will surge to 2.26 trillion revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), nearly five times last year's 449 billion RPK, McDonnell Douglas chief economist Adam Pilarski told a conference here over the weekend. U.S.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI to maintain INRO membership
RI to maintain INRO membership JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is determined to maintain its membership in the International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) even if the results of re-negotiations for a new International Natural Rubber Agreement (INRA) prove to be unacceptable. Executive Director of the Indonesian Rubber Association (Gapkindo) A.F.S.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta, May 9
Where to go in Jakarta, May 9 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.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bureaucracy hampers political parties
Bureaucracy hampers political parties JAKARTA (JP): Political parties in Indonesia will not be able to perform their function as prime movers of democracy, according to a senior politician and a leading political observer. PPP Secretary General Matori Abdul Djalil and observer Arbi Sanit said the Soeharto regime's overemphasis on stability is largely responsible for the inactivity of political organizations.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Computers for the blind planned
Computers for the blind planned JAKARTA (JP): The government, to prove its commitment to providing a good education for the handicapped, plans to translate college admission tests into Braille for the blind. Yesterday, Minister for Education and Culture Wardiman Djononegoro announced that the plan will start in June, when universities open admission for the handicapped students.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
By Richard Pedler
By Richard Pedler JAKARTA (JP): Bolivia have a modest soccer tradition, having won only one trophy, the Copa America, 31 years ago. They also hold the worst World Cup Record of any nation. Bolivia played in the first tournament by invitation, and guested again in 1950. They lost all three matches, scored no goals and conceded sixteen. This time, after winning their five home matches at an altitude of five miles, Bolivia have earned their place ahead of illustrious neighbors Uruguay.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hindarto says new public transit policy to stay in place
Hindarto says new public transit policy to stay in place JAKARTA (JP): All public transportation vehicles, irrespective of their types, must keep their doors closed while in motion, Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto, the City Police Chief, reiterated over the weekend.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
1,000 people captured in Operation Cleansing
1,000 people captured in Operation Cleansing JAKARTA (JP): After nearly a month, the army-sponsored Operation Cleansing has led to the capture of more than 1,000 people. They have been charged with various crimes, and almost four million tablets or capsules of dangerous drugs and some marijuana, a half a million bottles of alcoholic beverages, and more than 300 weapons, including firearms and sharp weapons, have been confiscated.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sampdoria puts on show
Sampdoria puts on show for local soccer fanatics By Dan Murphy JAKARTA (JP): A relaxed Sampdoria strode onto the pitch at Senayan yesterday with visions dancing in their heads, perhaps, of the white sands and tropical delights of Bali and the prospect of an easy match to spice up their vacation. A strike in minute five from Rocky Putiray however, who pounced on a rebound for the red and white of Liga Selection, served to clear the cobwebs from the Italian giant's heads.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Transmigration has loftier goals: Soeharto
Transmigration has loftier goals: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): According to President Soeharto, the government's transmigration program has other, more lofty objectives than simply moving people from the crowded parts of Java and Bali to other, less populated islands. He stressed that the transmigration program can also further promote unity between the diverse religious, racial and cultural differences in the nation.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indosat to hit the road to sell shares
Indosat to hit the road to sell shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Indosat, the state-owned international communications monopoly, will launch a road show in the near future in conjunction with the firm's plan to sell shares on both the international and domestic markets. Agus Haryanto, chief of the legal and public relations bureau of the Ministry of Finance, said over the weekend that the road show, scheduled for June or July, will include London, Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Associations and
Associations and nationalism Minister of Defense and Security Gen. Edi Sudradjat gave his support to the establishment of the Association of Indonesian National Intellectuals (ICKI) initiated by Krisnadwipayana University Rector R. Muhono and backed by 17 private universities.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/BASUKI
JP/3/BASUKI Basuki's killer gets 15 years JAKARTA (JP): Amiruddin, alias Nanda, a 23-year-old former Metromini bus conductor on trial for murdering noted painter Basuki Abdullah, was sentenced to 15 years in prison by a district court Saturday. Presiding Judge Moegihardjo of the South Jakarta district court announced that Amiruddin was found guilty of robbing and killing the late painter in the early morning of Nov. 5, 1993.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Local company to bid for power project
Local company to bid for power project JAKARTA (JP): PT Inti Karya Persada Teknik (IKPT), a major private engineering company, will contend with a foreign consortium by bidding to construct a combined-cycle power plant at Tambak Lorok in the Central Java capital of Semarang. "We can offer a price level 20 percent lower than that offered by a consortium of Japan's Sumitomo and General Electric of the United States," IKPT's president, Raysoeli Moeloek, said here over the weekend.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Welcome to the Cyberspace
Welcome to the Cyberspace By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Wow! Do you believe it? Cybermania has hit Indonesia so soon? I have received letters and faxes eagerly asking for information on access to Internet. That's no surprise, given the fact that Internet has been featured in Fortune, Scientific American, PC/Computing, PC World, Byte, and many other publications in the last few months.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Films and morals
Films and morals From Neraca I am usually less than excited when a friend invites me to watch Indonesian films. I usually find obscene pictures which could have a bad impact on morality. However, I like the ones which do not contain pornographic scenes. Unfortunately, many of the actors or actresses do such things in the films merely because they are influenced by the glamor of making money. Nothing can be done about it.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Actress Ayu Azhari sentenced to four months probation for assault
Actress Ayu Azhari sentenced to four months probation for assault JAKARTA (JP): An actress sentenced to four months probation Saturday for assaulting her costume designer said she will go on the haj pilgrimage next year. "I am thinking about going to Mecca for the pilgrimage next year," Ayu Azhari said after the South Jakarta District Court handed down its verdict.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian films
Indonesian films sexually exciting From Neraca In the beginning I was confused while trying to figure out exactly what Indonesian films are trying to achieve. Is it for the sake of money? Everyone will agree that when it comes to money one can do anything regardless of the negative aspects. I suppose that the senior film actors/actresses should feel ashamed of exploiting the sensitive parts of their bodies.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL to build steel plant
KL to build steel plant KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Chinese company is to partner firms from Hong Kong and Singapore to build a giant steel plant in Malaysia's southern Johore state, a deal spurned two years ago by Taiwan, officials said Saturday. "Johore has found a new foreign investor for the project. But we cannot identify the name of the Chinese corporation as discussions are still ongoing," said an official from the Johore chief minister's office.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
E. Timorese group leaves for Portugal for pilgrimage
E. Timorese group leaves for Portugal for pilgrimage JAKARTA (JP): An East Timorese delegation left for an unprecedented visit to Portugal last night amidst signs of progress at the UN talks. The talks concerned the future of their homeland which has been the subject of contention between Jakarta and Lisbon. The 41-member delegation, led by senior politician F.X. Lopez da Cruz, will be making a pilgrimage to the holy Catholic shrine of Fatima in Portugal.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Marriott coming soon to Jakarta
Marriott coming soon to Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Marriott Corporation, an American hotel, resort and suite management firm, will expand its business in Indonesia by operating a luxury hotel in Jakarta. Sarah Simon, a spokesperson for Marriott in Washington D.C., told The Jakarta Post by telephone Saturday that the 436-room hotel is being constructed by PT Duta Anggada Realty (DAR), a subsidiary of the Gunung Sewu Group.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
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 Health and Environment 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: Jakarta 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Foreign Reports 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama: Sang Bintang 8:05 TV Series: Golden Year 9:00 World News 9:30 Music Program 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Antonio and the Mayor Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Suwandi savior in Indonesia's 3-2 win over South Korea
Suwandi savior in Indonesia's 3-2 win over South Korea By Dwiatmanta JAKARTA (JP): The teenage Suwandi was the hero and toast of Indonesia yesterday when he scored the decisive point to give the hosts a hard-earned but well-deserved 3-2 victory over South Korea in their Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group One clash.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/Focus/0 set 12pts U75 1 col 2 lines
JP/3/Focus/0 set 12pts U75 1 col 2 lines McDonald's art awards Starting in July, McDonald's Indonesia, in coordination with the Mataram Group, will present the art Pratisara Adi Karya awards annually to those who have outstanding performance in the field of art. "We chose art because we believe that Indonesian art has its own strong character. We hope that by giving the awards we can bridge the gap between artists and art lovers," Bambang N.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Toto to increase authorized capital
Toto to increase authorized capital JAKARTA (JP): PT Surya Toto Indonesia, a manufacturer of sanitary wares and plumbing fittings, will increase its authorized capital from Rp 40 billion to Rp 150 billion, says the company's president, Mardjoeki Atmadiredja. He told reporters after an extraordinary meeting of the company's shareholders here on Saturday that the planned increase in the authorized capital is aimed at anticipating its plan to issue bonus shares to shareholders.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Freed Sanusi holds no grudges, remains critical
Freed Sanusi holds no grudges, remains critical JAKARTA (JP): H.M. Sanusi, who was released on parole on Friday, holds no grudges against the government for sending him to jail in 1985 for a series of bombings he insists to this day that were not his doing. Sanusi, who believes that he was imprisoned chiefly because of his membership in the Petisi 50, remains critical of the government saying he will continue to fight for democracy.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Can democratic RI accept Romo Mangun?
Can democratic RI accept Romo Mangun? YOGYAKARTA (JP): As Yusuf Bilyarto Mangunwijaya, a.k.a. Romo (Father) Mangun, turned 65 last week, a close friend asked the often controversial figure if he would remain controversial in a democratic Indonesia. The question was posed by Arief Budiman, himself a vocal scholar, who like many other activists took his cue from Romo Mangun.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Across the Archipelago
Across the Archipelago Marsinah's death - one year later NGANJUK, East Java: Various local and national organizations took turns holding processions to the local cemetery on Sunday to mark the first anniversary of the death of Marsinah, the martyred labor activist who is buried here. There were no clashes or incidents during the processions, according to a correspondent of the Surya daily newspaper.
Mon, 09 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lee wants to see
Lee wants to see one-man-two votes SINGAPORE (Reuter): Former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew has again raised the prospect of changing the voting system in the island republic to "some-men-two-votes", according to a report in the main local newspaper yesterday.