Archive: 14 June 1994
48 articles found
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Australia wants to join East ASEAN Growth Area
Australia wants to join East ASEAN Growth Area MANILA (AFP): Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans said yesterday that he hoped Australia's Northern Territory could become part of the East ASEAN Growth Area (EAGA) envisioned between Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Population control realm for international effort
Population control realm for international effort JAKARTA (JP): Cooperation in population control will showcase the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)'s concept of cooperation between developing countries with the assistance of developed countries.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI to take heed to girls' education
RI to take heed to girls' education JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto opened the Second Asia- Pacific Ministerial Meeting on Women in Development yesterday, pledging to pay greater attention to the education of young women. Soeharto said educating the young women will have multiple benefits, including the improvement of the quality of the future generations and the enhancement of the nation's standing.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cheaper local AIDS test method studied
Cheaper local AIDS test method studied JAKARTA (JP): The government is currently studying whether a new, cheaper method of testing AIDS meets international standards. Minister of Health Sujudi said yesterday that the government will move cautiously before endorsing the locally-developed "entebe dip-stick" method to test for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ciputra to build luxurious apartment complex soon
Ciputra to build luxurious apartment complex soon JAKARTA (JP): PT CitraLand Liang Court, a joint venture between PT Ciputra Development, a national property company, and Liang Court, a Singapore property company, will start the construction of a posh apartment complex, CitraLand Regency Apartment, on June 24. The company's president, Candra Ciputra, said yesterday that the ground breaking ceremony for the US$85 million apartment located on Jl. Dr.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kalpataru winners -- `lone rangers' of environments
Kalpataru winners -- `lone rangers' of environments By Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): For over 50 years, villager Bahuddin Hi Pabbite of Donggala regency, Palu, Central Sulawesi, has been collecting bird's eggs. He sees to it personally that they hatch and add to the endangered population of the macrocephalon maleo.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Disappointed by Bouraq
Disappointed by Bouraq From Media Indonesia I bought a ticket on Bouraq Airlines for a June 1 flight form Yogyakarta to Bandung. On May 31, 1994 I reconfirmed the flight at their office in Denpasar, Bali, and it was okayed. When I checked-in in Yogyakarta together with my Japanese friends we were told to wait, because the aircraft was undergoing slight repairs. It was not known when exactly the plane could depart.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Danish firms seek RI partners
Danish firms seek RI partners JAKARTA (JP): A Danish mission of private energy developers arrived here last Saturday espousing a strong desire to get a piece of the booming Indonesian private power industry. "The arrival of Danish companies here, representing various businesses in the energy sector, shows our commitment to cooperate with local companies in developing efficient technology," visiting Danish Minister for Energy Jann Sjursen told reporters yesterday.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
A season of Australian films on SCTV
A season of Australian films on SCTV By Jane Freebury JAKARTA (JP): Beginning tonight at 9:30 a season of contemporary Australian feature films on SCTV will be screened as follows: * The Man from Snowy River (George Miller, 1982) tonight * No Worries (David Elfick, 1994) June 21 * Strictly Ballroom (Baz Luhrmann, 1992) June 28 * Young Einstein (Yahoo Serious, 1988) July 5 The Man From Snowy River.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Warsito tipped for C. Kalimantan governor
Warsito tipped for C. Kalimantan governor JAKARTA (JP): The Central Executive Board of Golkar yesterday gave its wholehearted endorsement of the government's candidate in the upcoming election for Central Kalimantan governor. Deputy chairman Waskito Reksosudirdjo said the board backs the candidacy of Warsito Rasman, who is also the current acting governor, because he enjoys strong support in the provincial legislative council which will vote later this month.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * 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, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Wash your hands before, after meals
Wash your hands before, after meals JAKARTA (JP): Washing your hands before and after each meal may sound basic, but a leading doctor says the practice has been largely neglected. Most people only wash theirs after meal, said Kartono Muhammad, chairman of the Indonesian Medical Doctors Association (IDI).
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Power crisis remains stumbling block for RP
Power crisis remains stumbling block for RP MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' nearly three-year-long power crisis remains an obstacle to economic growth despite the government's claims to the contrary, the World Bank said in a statement released yesterday. "Peak electricity demand in the country is expected to double by the year 2000," World Bank official Claudio Fernandez said in the statement.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
House urges the government to improve record in East Timor
House urges the government to improve record in East Timor JAKARTA (JP): A committee of the House of Representatives (DPR) urged the government yesterday to improve the human rights condition in East Timor in order to find a comprehensive solution to the problems in the country's youngest province.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Concert in aid of Kalimantan's forest
Concert in aid of Kalimantan's forest JAKARTA (JP): Still fresh in the memories of many are the fires in the early 1980's which raged through Kalimantan's virgin forests. The damage caused by the calamity may perhaps not be totally irreparable, but in launching efforts to bring about the recovery of these priceless assets, other aspects need to be considered.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Four thieves arrested
Four thieves arrested The North Jakarta police arrested four suspected vehicle thieves and confiscated six cars and a motorcycle from them on Sunday. The four are Odang, Enjang, Yudhi, and Hartono aged between 25 and 35 years old. Police say Odang is the leader of the group, which they say has been stealing cars in North Jakarta since early this year. They were arrested in a stolen car on Jl. R.E. Martadinata, Another member of the group, identified as Suhami, is still at large.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Women's economic contribution still unappreciated
Women's economic contribution still unappreciated JAKARTA (JP): The poorer the family, the more important a woman's contribution becomes, according to a participant in the ongoing Asian Pacific women conference. Minh Chau Nguyen, who represented the World Bank, told a plenary session of the conference that many poor families in the Asia-Pacific region depend entirely on women. In India she said one third of the families below the poverty line are headed by women.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Any Betawi sports?
Any Betawi sports? From Neraca In the context of the anniversary of Jakarta, June 22, 1994, the committee must have planned a number of programs to mark the event. But I have never witnessed a sport typical to the Betawi (the indigenous Jakarta inhabitants) community played during the event. I wonder if there is a traditional Betawi sport. Many of my foreign friends asked about this matter, but I could not tell them any except for the art of self-defense. MANSYUR YUSUF Jakarta
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Military send 235 `gamblers' to police
Military send 235 `gamblers' to police JAKARTA (JP): A total of 235 of the 238 people arrested during a recent raid on gambling dens have been handed over by the military office (POM) to the police, police sources revealed yesterday. They also said no policeman took part in the raid on Saturday. As of yesterday afternoon, the police had yet to release any of the suspects. "Their case files have not yet been completed and they are still under police investigation," City police spokesman, Lt. Col.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Foresaking high paying job paid off for Carrick
Foresaking high paying job paid off for Carrick By Prapti Widinugraheni Ambassador Roger J. Carrick is ending his term as head of the British mission in Indonesia this month. The ambassador granted a request for an interview with The Jakarta Post to discuss his personal background and to reminiscence about his four year term in Indonesia. JAKARTA (JP): Had British Ambassador Roger J.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Minister Alatas undergoes quadruple bypass operations
Minister Alatas undergoes quadruple bypass operations JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas had four bypass operations in Melbourne yesterday, according to Indonesian Ambassador to Australia Sabam Siagian. The three-hour operation at the Epworth Hospital in late afternoon was performed by chief surgeon Prof. Brian Buxton, Sabam told The Jakarta Post by phone. After the surgery, Buxton comforted Mrs.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tarmizi Taher names culprit for haj mess
Tarmizi Taher names culprit for haj mess JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher blamed last month's controversy over the sending of haj pilgrims, which at one time nearly threatened to become a diplomatic row with Saudi Arabia, on a leading tour operator. Yesterday, Tarmizi named Ande Abdul Latief, director of the Tiga Utama agency which organizes upscale haj tours, as the author of last month's chaos.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV Today
TV Today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 TV Series: Huckleberry Finn 4:30 Science Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country: Bali 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Open University 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Horizon 8:05 Modern Drama: Mata Kail Tanpa Umpan 9:00 World News 9:25 Music 10:35 Late News 11:10 Film: The Long Day's Dying Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Thai govt to face test on the streets
Thai govt to face test on the streets BANGKOK (AFP): The Thai government faces its biggest street protests since 1992 tomorrow when a huge gathering is planned in front of parliament to support a pro-democracy hunger striker. Protesters from across Thailand are expected for the event, which is likely to have a major impact on national politics. It also comes at a bad time for the governing coalition, which appears increasingly divided over how to respond to demands for constitutional change.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
President's warning
President's warning President Soeharto warned the media about inaccurate reporting about the purchase of the German warships. The president said if the warning did not work, then action should be taken. People can react differently to the statement, but it should be known that the observations must be critical in nature and within the framework of introspection and self-control.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Women's role in society
Women's role in society Most of us who have been faithfully watching the news on television in the past few days are no doubt aware that at this very moment an important international meeting is taking place in Jakarta to discuss the role of women in development.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dengue may be more serious this year
Dengue may be more serious this year JAKARTA (JP): A municipal health official has revealed that despite the successful war against the hemorrhagic fever, the number of sufferers in Jakarta this year is expected to rise. In an interview with The Jakarta Post, Dr. Soeharto Wirjowidagdo, head of the municipal health office, estimates the number of people plagued by the fever in the city this year to reach between 2,900 to 3,000.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices, which leapt aboard a downward trend two weeks ago, continued to fall yesterday on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday. The broad-based Composite Index lost 0.03 point to close at 483.02 from 483.05 on Friday, while the narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index closed 0.06 point lower at 115.01 from 115.07.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bekasi man arrested for love affair murder
Bekasi man arrested for love affair murder JAKARTA (JP): Bekasi police have arrested a 37-year-old man believed to have murdered an employee of a subdistrict administration office in Central Jakarta, who was having an illicit love affair with his married sister. Unemployed Sukandi Sutiadi stabbed Rachmat Widodo, 25, after a heated argument at the victim's house at the Permata Garden housing complex, Blok C No. 17, Kali Abang Tengah, North Bekasi around 10 p.m. on Sunday.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
KONI requires Rp 3 billion from businessmen
KONI requires Rp 3 billion from businessmen JAKARTA (JP): The national sports governing body (KONI) has asked businessmen to cover the Rp 3 billion (US$1.4 million) deficit in its budget for Indonesian Asian Games teams' preparations. KONI executive chairman Soeweno said yesterday that two top officials of the national sports body, Soesilo Soedarman and Mohammad "Bob" Hasan, were assigned early this year to collect the funds from national businessmen.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
The stars to watch: 1. The libero
The stars to watch: 1. The libero By Richard Pedler JAKARTA (JP): While defensive sweepers have been around since catenaccio won the Internazionale team of Helenio Herrera few friends but two Champions' Cups (1964-5), the pioneering attacking libero was a German, Franz Beckenbauer. West Germany's World Cup captain in 1974, Der Kaiser had been assigned to man-mark Bobby Charlton at Wembley in 1966. Six years later, he took on a free role at Bayern Munich.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Deadlocked talks not to hurt textile exports to U.S.
Deadlocked talks not to hurt textile exports to U.S. JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian textile and garment exports to the United States will not be disrupted despite the failure of the second round of bilateral textile negotiations in Bali last week, the trade ministry announced yesterday. Although the current bilateral agreement will expire on June 30 it allows Indonesia to continue exports to the U.S.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mosquito killer fan
Mosquito killer fan From Media Indonesia A new product called Moskiler (Mosquito killer), a fan which kills mosquitoes can now be found in the market. Excited by the interesting comments of the seller, I bought one and the device proved to be satisfactory and effective. However, I question the price. I bought it for Rp 200,000 in an exhibition. I had the feeling that the price was lower than that set in an ordinary shop.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Former Bapindo bosses break ranks in court
Former Bapindo bosses break ranks in court JAKARTA (JP): Two former Bapindo directors, who had been giving uniform answers in their testimony over the loan fraud at the government bank, broke ranks in court for the first time yesterday. Subekti Ismaun and Bambang Kuntjoro, both suspects in the scandal, gave conflicting testimony in the trial of Maman Suparman, former deputy manager of Bapindo's Jakarta branch.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
PNP to acquire its own air force
PNP to acquire its own air force MANILA (AFP): The Philippine National Police (PNP) plan to acquire their own aircraft and boats, starting with eight light planes and a helicopter, Interior Secretary Rafael Alunan said here yesterday. Alunan said the planes and helicopter would be used to monitor the movements of smugglers, spotting illegal loggers, blast fishermen, pirates and cultivators of illegal drugs.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tiger's infiltration leaves 12 dead
Tiger's infiltration leaves 12 dead COLOMBO (AFP): A Tamil Tiger infiltration of Sri Lanka's main northern naval base and the "friendly fire" killing of three home guards were among the incidents causing 12 deaths in continuing political violence, officials said yesterday. Gunmen of the separatist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attacked two vehicles at the navy facility on the small islet of Karainagar late Sunday, killing four sailors and wounding six others, officials said.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
RP, U.S. close to extradition pact
RP, U.S. close to extradition pact MANILA (Reuter): The Philippines and the United States are close to an agreement on an extradition treaty and a pact to cooperate against crime, the Philippine justice minister said yesterday. Justice Secretary Franklin Drilon said in a report that negotiators had finished work on texts for the two agreements, which would be signed soon. "We anticipate simultaneous approval and ratification of the extradition and mutual legal assistance treaties," he said.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
City is always thirsty
City is always thirsty The rapid population growth and the high migration rate from rural areas into Jakarta has led to acute shortages of drinking water in the capital city every year, a study conducted by the School of Technology at the University of Indonesia says. Indraswari Guritno, chairwoman of the program, announced here yesterday that rainfall as a source of drinking water cannot solve the problem because it only occurs on average 152 days a year and varies by area, she said.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
More firms sought for student holiday jobs
More firms sought for student holiday jobs JAKARTA (JP): Deputy governor in charge of welfare affairs RS Museno yesterday called for a greater number of private firms to provide apprenticeships to high school students during the holidays. "The program which is designed to enable students to spend their holidays on useful activities has proved very worthwhile. We hope that more and more private companies will take part in the program," said Museno.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Australia's `invasion' of Indonesia aims to please on every front
Australia's `invasion' of Indonesia aims to please on every front JAKARTA (JP): The news has been in the air for quite some time now... the "invasion" of Indonesia by Australia on all fronts. Worry not. It isn't an invasion that involves bombs, guns, and other means of destruction.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Asian cable accord sought
Asian cable accord sought TOKYO (Kyodo): KDD has filed for permission to join with telecommunications firms in 27 other countries to build an underwater fiber-optics communication cable system, stretching some 12,000 kilometers in the Asia-Pacific region, the Japanese international telecommunications giant said. After getting a permit from Posts and Telecommunications Minister Katsuyuki Hikasa, KDD and 47 other companies will sign the agreement in a ceremony on June 30 in Yokohama.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Replacement at City Police
Replacement at City Police A number of top officers at City Police Headquarters will formally assume new posts in a ceremony Thursday. They will assume charge of the offices of financial affairs, the traffic directorate, crime investigation and information affairs. Head of the Financial Affairs Brig. Gen. T. Kasdi Soehardjo will be appointed as chief of finances at the National Police Headquarters. He will be replaced by Col.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dragon-boat team cuts tour short
Dragon-boat team cuts tour short JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian dragon boat team, whose winning streak was extended after a victory in the Singapore World Invitational Dragon Boat '94 championship over the weekend, were forced to cut their international tour short due to insufficient funds. Setiawan, the team official, told newsmen here yesterday that the rowers were barred from participating in the Dragon Boat Festival in Hong Kong and the Asian Dragon Boat Tournament in China next week.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Government plans tighter control on soybean prices
Government plans tighter control on soybean prices JAKARTA (JP): The government will tighten control of soybean prices on the domestic market in a bid to encourage farmers to intensify and expand production to reduce dependence on imports, an official says.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ten points on the environment for Indonesian business executives
Ten points on the environment for Indonesian business executives By Bruce E. Marsh JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian businesses and industries are being bombarded with environmental jargons such as the Bapedal Business Performance Rating, WALHI, HIDUP, eco-labeling, clean production, green products, ISO standards, regulation PP-51, sustainable development, ANDAL, AMDAL, RKL, and RPL, not to mention all the growing public relations pressure.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Panggang Islet remains isolated
Panggang Islet remains isolated The people of Pulau Panggang and its neighboring islets remain isolated from Jakarta due to a lack of transportation. The boats which connect the islets with the city depart from Muara Karang harbor in North Jakarta without a schedule because they wait for enough passengers before departing, the area chief, Machbub Sanadi, said as quoted by Turbot daily yesterday.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sudjana estimates upsurge in oil prices will continue
Sudjana estimates upsurge in oil prices will continue JAKARTA (JP): Oil prices, which have been increasing this year, are expected to continue rising due to better compliance by OPEC members with their output quotas, a minister says. Production by the 12 members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) does not exceed their total ceiling of 24.52 million barrels per day (bpd), Minister of Mines and Energy I.B.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bank Bira offers 20 million shares to the public
Bank Bira offers 20 million shares to the public JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bira, one of Indonesia's oldest private banks, will offer 25 percent of its enlarged 80 million shares to the public in early July. The bank's president, Frans Limas, said in a presentation for securities analysts and brokers yesterday that the bank's 20 million new shares, each with a nominal value of Rp 1,000, will be sold at about Rp 2,300 to Rp 2,500 each.