Archive: 30 June 1994
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Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Five rioters get 20 months
Five rioters get 20 months MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Medan District Court on Wednesday sentenced five men to 20 months imprisonment each for their roles in the workers riot in Medan last April. The five are Sugiono (23 years old), Nobel Samosir (22), Arifin (21), Muliadi (24), and Usahanta Ginting (19). They were found guilty of vandalism causing material losses to others. The five men accepted the court's verdict and expressed regret for their actions, the Antara news agency reported.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
House commission wants end to social security monopoly
House commission wants end to social security monopoly JAKARTA (JP): A commission of the House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday called on the private sector to establish social security companies and end the virtual monopoly of the state- owned PT Astek. The House's Commission VI on labor affairs said the more companies running the program, the more efficient and effective the social security programs should be.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ficorinvest announces decline in dividends
Ficorinvest announces decline in dividends JAKARTA (JP): A profit decline in 1993 is forcing Ficorinvest Bank to reduce its dividends distributed to shareholders to Rp 310 (14.3 U.S. cents) per share, compared to Rp 392 in 1992. The bank's directors reported to an annual meeting of shareholders here yesterday that the bank's net profits fell by 20.9 percent to Rp 6.2 billion (US$2.87 million) last year from Rp 7.8 billion in 1992.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Australia invites RI to improve relationship
Australia invites RI to improve relationship JAKARTA (JP): Australia is inviting Indonesia to enhance their mutual relationship through clear sightedness, sensitivity, courage, hard work, boldness and openness, as the two countries are basically different in many ways. "The job of developing the relationship would not be easy," visiting Prime Minister Paul J. Keating said at the opening of a two-day bilateral trade and investment forum at Jakarta Hilton Convention Center here yesterday.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Revocation of of licenses
Revocation of of licenses From Bisnis Indonesia I am very sad about the revocation of the publishing licenses of the three magazines -- Tempo, Editor and DeTIK. Were their sins so great that they had to face such a heavy punishment? Did their actions really harm the national stability? We were even proud of them because they provided us with accurate and factual news. This is really unfortunate. What has happened then to their employees and their families? They are not the ones to be blamed.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Swiss system not suitable for city road plan'
`Swiss system not suitable for city road plan' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar said yesterday that his ministry would not consider using the Consolid System for constructing new roads in Jakarta, although the system offers lower construction costs. Radinal said yesterday that the new technology is not the most suitable choice to build roads in Jakarta, as a city with heavy traffic flow requires conventional road-building methods.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ramos to relax new tax
Ramos to relax new tax MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos has agreed to exempt more sectors from the expanded value-added tax (VAT) passed last month in an apparent attempt to ease opposition against the new levy. Finance Secretary Roberto De Ocampo said that in a meeting with congressmen and cabinet members yesterday, Ramos reiterated the VAT was an "important measure" as it was needed to fund local government projects.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Seizure of city buses defended
Seizure of city buses defended JAKARTA (JP): The head of the City Land Transportation and Traffic Control Office (DLLAJ), J.P. Sepang, explained that the impoundment of city buses is solely a disciplinary action and is not meant to inflict financial losses on the bus companies. Sepang told reporters here yesterday that at least 1,547 buses were impounded last month for various traffic infractions.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto warns of weakening family bond
Soeharto warns of weakening family bond JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto warned yesterday that the trend towards having small families has a downside: It weakens the family bond, clearing the way for a host of other problems. The move towards having small families is a welcome development for Indonesia because it is making them more mobile, something which is vital as the nation undergoes a transformation from an agrarian to industrial society, Soeharto said yesterday.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Clampdown on papers
Clampdown on papers On June 28, 1994, all major Japanese papers reported on the media clampdown in Jakarta early this week. NHK, Japan's country- wide television station, reported on the ban twice. It came as a shock, at least to teachers and students who are learning Bahasa Indonesia or studying Indonesia abroad. The weekly Tempo has been one of the best teaching materials with its lively and sophisticated language.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt to complete bill for invalids welfare
Govt to complete bill for invalids welfare JAKARTA (JP): The government is currently putting the final touches on a bill to secure the welfare of the physically disabled and hopes to present it to the House of Representatives (DPR) in September. The Ministry of Social Services on Tuesday held a dialog with a number of social organizations and DPR members to improve the draft, which it has been working on since September 1993, the Antara news agency reported.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
UI will get new professor
UI will get new professor Dr. Soeratmi Poerbonegoro, 64, a senior lecturer at the School of Public Health of University of Indonesia, will be inducted as professor at a ceremony at the university campus in Depok on Saturday. The public relations office of the university said yesterday Dr.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Highway blocked by deluge
Highway blocked by deluge BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: About five kilometers of the Trans Kalimantan Highway near the Tanah Laut regency were flooded when a nearby river overflowed, disrupting traffic between Banjarmasin and cities in South and East Kalimantan. Badarani, the regency administration's secretary, said that hundreds of houses and dozens of hectares of ricefields were also inundated. The river ran over its banks following incessant rainfalls.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Parking at the Grand Hyatt
Parking at the Grand Hyatt From Suara Pembaruan On June 13, 1994 I attended a seminar at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Jakarta. I was very careful to drive my car so as not to cause any damage. The parking attendant gave me parking card No. 711114. I had no problem during the seminar, except for the fact that many participants felt too cold in the room. After the seminar ended and as I was leaving, the committee gave me a "complimentary parking ticket" with No 090666.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
The new deregulation package
The new deregulation package The government has once again launched deregulation measures in anticipation of the new world trade order in the wake of the GATT and Uruguay Round arrangements. Since May last year the government has issued four such packages. Deregulation has apparently become a part of the government's policies that is difficult to avoid, especially in the light of the global drift towards fiercer competition in the non-oil sector, where our exports have shown a declining trend.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia plans to establish halon bank, official says
Indonesia plans to establish halon bank, official says JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia plans to establish a bank for halon, a widely used fire extinguishing substance which is being phased out globally because it depletes the ozone, to ensure supply for some of its industries that still rely on the material. R.T.M.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian to head international women's council
Indonesian to head international women's council JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesian woman's leader has been elected president of the International Council of Women (ICW), becoming the fourth Asian to hold the position. Kuraisin Sumhadi, deputy chief of the Indonesian Women's Congress (Kowani) was elected president for the 1994-97 period at the ICW's general assembly in Paris, which concluded yesterday, the Antara news agency reported. Sumhadi, 63 years old, was previously vice president of the council.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Deregulation to benefit exporters
Deregulation to benefit exporters JAKARTA (JP): The government's new deregulatory measures will boost Indonesia's non-oil exports on the world market, Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo said here yesterday. "The new measures, which cut import duties and surcharges and eliminated a number of non-tariff barriers, will substantially reduce production costs, thereby improving the competitiveness of Indonesian products on the world market," he said.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices, which have been on a downward trend for over four consecutive weeks, continued losing ground on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday. The broad-based Composite Index closed 4.67 points lower at 457.73 yesterday from 462.41 on Tuesday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index fell by 1.27 points to 109.27 from 110.54. A broker at Gadjah Tunggal DBS Securities said the recent ban on three weekly magazines contributed to the continuing drop in share prices.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia sends aid worth $50,000 to African states
Indonesia sends aid worth $50,000 to African states JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia plans to send US$50,000 in humanitarian aid to Niger, Rwanda and Uganda, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday. The ministry said in a statement that $15,000 of the aid will be presented to the people of Niger who are currently suffering from a long draught which caused their harvest to fail. The aid will be presented through the Organization of Islamic Conferences.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Children of a new age
Children of a new age Until yesterday, few of us are likely to have heard of the village called Semambung. Now, this East Javanese village has become the center of celebrations to publicize Indonesia's first National Family Day.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Instant noodles off the menu
Instant noodles off the menu PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Recent reports that dozens of people suffered food poisoning after eating instant noodles have taken its toll on the giant manufacturer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur. The company said its province-wide sales tumbled by as much as 50 percent in the past month since the first reports started coming in.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Meeting to discuss APEC
Meeting to discuss APEC JAKARTA (JP): Economists will discuss Indonesia's role in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and the problems and prospects of cooperation among its members in a one-day seminar here today. "We'll let our young and brilliant economists, those under 30 or in their early 30s, present their papers during the seminar," said Marzuki Usman, chairman of the Indonesian Economists Association (ISEI), the organizer of the meeting.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Secretary's death caused by strangulation: Police
Secretary's death caused by strangulation: Police JAKARTA (JP): Police revealed yesterday that the death of Ida Rezeki, 32, who was found hanging on a rope in her house two months ago, was caused by congestion of her respiratory system. City Police spokesman Lt. Col. A. Latief Rabar said that based on the autopsy report, the clogging of her respiration system is believed to have been caused by strangulation with a rope.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Boy killed as driver falls asleep
Boy killed as driver falls asleep BEKASI (JP): A 10-year old boy was killed yesterday when the van carrying him and 10 family members overturned after hitting a railing at the Cikampek-Jakarta toll road. The boy, Idris, was traveling with his family from Cilacap, Central Java, when the driver, Maman, fell asleep, leading to the tragic accident in the early hours of Tuesday. The boy and his family were traveling to attend a cousin's wedding party.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dossiers prepared for trial of film artist Ria Irawan
Dossiers prepared for trial of film artist Ria Irawan JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta High Prosecutor's Office will soon present the dossiers in the case of starlet Ria Irawan to determine whether she can be brought to court. "After we received the dossiers for the second time from the police recently, we sent them directly to the City High Prosecutor's Office," chief of the South Jakarta Prosecutor's Office, T. Derikansyah, told The Jakarta Post and Republika here yesterday.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Commercializing seminar
Commercializing seminar From Kompas As an entrepreneur, I am often invited to attend seminars organized by government bodies. Some government officials are usually present at the seminars to give explanations about the government policies on tax, trade, industry, etc. The invitee must pay for the invitation, which involves hundreds of thousands of rupiah.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia seeks to maximize use of its fauna resources
Indonesia seeks to maximize use of its fauna resources JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must maximize the potential of its abundant fauna resources for commercial and research purposes, the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) said yesterday. But first Indonesia must make an inventory of its diverse biological resources, LIPI's head of the biology research center, Soetikno Wiryoatmodjo, said while opening a seminar on Indonesia's vertebrate animals in Bogor, West Java.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Italian soccer fans rewarded late for vigil
Italian soccer fans rewarded late for vigil JAKARTA (JP): Many local fans of the Italian soccer team went to sleep early Wednesday morning wondering whether their side's 1-1 draw with Mexico had effectively eliminated Italy from the 1994 World Cup.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Alkasa to raise aluminum output
Alkasa to raise aluminum output JAKARTA (JP): Increased sales in the first quarter of this year is encouraging PT Alumindo Perkasa (Alkasa), a public aluminum extrusion company, to increase production in cooperation with its affiliate. Alkasa president Hadi Winarso told reporters after the company's annual shareholder meeting here yesterday that in the first three months of this year, his company's sales increased by 10 percent to 1,084 tons from the same period of last year.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Developers will be required to speed up house construction
Developers will be required to speed up house construction JAKARTA (JP): The government will require real estate developers to accelerate the construction of houses to meet increasing demand, State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung said here yesterday.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Development on Korean encouraging
Development on Korean encouraging JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto in his capacity as chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) said yesterday that he was greatly encouraged by the decision of North and South Korea to hold a summit in an effort to end their nuclear dispute. "The President views this decision as a very positive development," Nana Sutresna, the chief assistant for the NAM chairman, said after meeting with Soeharto yesterday.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Overseas OJT registration opens
Overseas OJT registration opens At least 30 workers from companies operating in the city will be sent to Japan early next year to take part in an on the job training (OJT) program jointly sponsored by the Jakarta and Tokyo Metropolitan City administrations, the City Manpower Office announced yesterday. Suhatman, the head of the office, said the registration for the 15-month long on the job training program opens from June 6 through July 15.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Damaged roads
Damaged roads From Merdeka The disorderly digging done by PT Telkom along Jl. Raya Depok II Timur has caused much damage to the road. The vehicles that use the road have worsened the condition, sending dirt flying into the air and obviously causing heavy pollution. The residents living in that area have complained about the lack of attention from the authority. The road users have also complained about the damage, because drivers on the road are vulnerable to accidents.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Yogya plays host to kite festival
Yogya plays host to kite festival YOGYAKARTA: Thirty three participants from 11 countries and 70 local participants will take part in an international kite festival on the Parangtritis beach on July 5-6. The chief organizer, G.B.P.H. Hadiwinoto, said the festival, will be attended by world-class kite flyers Ron Schroeder from the Netherlands and Michael Alavres from Argentina.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Merpati, Garuda to be split
Merpati, Garuda to be split JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said here yesterday that Merpati Nusantara Airlines will be split next year from its holding company, the national air carrier Garuda Indonesia. Haryanto told reporters here yesterday, during a break of a hearing with the Budgetary Commission of the House of Representatives, that a study showed that there were conflicts of interest that affected the operations of the two airlines.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Protrests against press ban move off the streets
Protrests against press ban move off the streets JAKARTA (JP): Protesters against the government ban on three news magazines appeared to have heeded the Jakarta Police warning to stay off the streets yesterday, taking their cause to the House of Representatives (DPR) instead. About 300 people, comprising journalists and activists, demonstrated in the House compound without being interrupted while executives of two of the three magazines brought their case to legislators.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
World Junior Bridge c'ships here in 1995
World Junior Bridge c'ships here in 1995 JAKARTA (JP): The World Bridge Federation has named Indonesia host of the 1995 World Junior Bridge Championship, the Indonesian Contract Bridge Association (Gabsi) announced yesterday. The nomination was made after the WBF meeting in Sotogrande, Spain last June, Gabsi chief Amran Zamzami said. "It is indeed a great honor for Indonesia to be chosen as the host of such a prestigious competition.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Councilor criticizes fair organizers
Councilor criticizes fair organizers JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor yesterday blasted organizers of the Jakarta Fair exhibition (PRJ) for neglecting the interest of small businesses and street vendors in this year's annual event. "The PRJ had its origins at Pasar Gambir (Central Jakarta) as an exhibition of small businesses beginning early in the century," said councilor Mahmud S. Chaniago here yesterday.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sentul to hold Formula Asia
Sentul to hold Formula Asia JAKARTA (JP): Chandra Alim will spearhead the challenge of eight renowned national drivers in the first stop of the seven- leg Formula Asia race at the Sentul international circuit, West Java on July 8-10. At least eight overseas racers from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Britain, Singapore and India have confirmed their entries in the three-day race, with Akbar Ibrahim, Indian F-3 record holder since 1989, dubbed the red-hot favorite.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Shallow humanitarianism
Shallow humanitarianism From Prospek Arswendo Atmowiloto may feel relieved after ending his prison term. Being a creative and productive writer before Monitor tabloid's publishing license was revoked, he resumed writing in the media. However, I am criticizing Arswendo's article in Tempo a few weeks ago about a Malaysian citizen named Steven, alias Chan Tin Chong, who was sentenced to death by the State Court of West Jakarta for smuggling 420 grams of heroin into Indonesia.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Harmoko offers a way out for banned magazines
Harmoko offers a way out for banned magazines JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko last night rejected calls to reverse his decision to ban three news magazines last week, stressing that the move was legal. "Out of the question!" Harmoko said, when the press bans were raised during a hearing with the Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) which deals with the media affairs. He offered the magazines a respectable way out for all parties concerned.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Japanese `wrappers' introduce an ancient, unusual art form
Japanese `wrappers' introduce an ancient, unusual art form By Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): More than 70 members of the Ikebana clubs shared a unique glimpse of Japanese culture at a Japanese gift-wrapping workshop presented by expert, Kunio Ekiguchi, last Sunday and Monday. "We want to introduce Japanese culture beyond kabuki or Kurosawa," said Masaya Shimoyama, assistant director of the Japan Foundation in Jakarta. "The art of Japanese wrapping needs to be seen as a part of the Japanese culture.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Water company raises prices up to 40 percent
Water company raises prices up to 40 percent JAKARTA (JP): The city-owned water company, PAM Jaya, raised water prices by 40 percent beginning this month, the firm's management told reporters yesterday. Sjamsu Romli, the firm's president, said that through the price increase, the firm expects to bring in extra income to finance a number of its projects now under construction as well as to pay its debts. "But, the price hike is designed as such so that it will not burden the poor," Romli said.
Thu, 30 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 12:30 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.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI sends 50 shuttlers to next month's Malaysia Open
RI sends 50 shuttlers to next month's Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): World champions Joko Suprianto and Susi Susanti will lead a makeshift Indonesian team at the July 6-10 Malaysia Open badminton championships in Johor. The US$180,000 tournament, the fourth stop of the Asian world badminton grand prix series, will serve as another proving ground for Indonesia's triumphant Thomas Cup and Uber Cup sides after an exhausting month of victory celebrations.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Highway project accelerated
Highway project accelerated BENGKULU, South Sumatra: The authorities are accelerating the construction of the Bengkulu trans highway to end the isolation of many small villages. Rachmat Rani, chief of the Bengkulu Public Works Office, said the highway will also facilitate the distribution of cement produced in Batu Raja, from the Bengkulu port to many cities in the province, the Antara news agency reported.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
121 apprehended in North Jakarta
121 apprehended in North Jakarta The North Jakarta population office team apprehended on Tuesday at least 121 people found to be traveling without identification cards. The citizenship inspection took place along Jl. Tipar Cakung, North Jakarta, checking motorists and people riding public transportation for proper identification.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fulbright scholarship
Fulbright scholarship From Kompas I am one of the applicants for the Fulbright/Galbraith Scholarship Program for 1995. Since 1994, I have worked to complete the requirements by obtaining the necessary letter of reference, TOEFL and other papers. I sent all the documents to AMINEF in February 1994. In June, I was told that my papers were complete, so I was entitled to an interview scheduled for July 7, 1994 in Jakarta. But on June 20, 1994, AMINEF informed me that the interview was canceled.