Archive: 7 June 1994
50 articles found
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Trials open on Medan riots
Trials open on Medan riots MEDAN, North Sumatra: Two men were arraigned at Medan District Court yesterday for vandalism during a workers' riot in April. They are the first of 83 suspects to be prosecuted in connection with the riot that left one businessman dead and dozens of factories destroyed. Their first move in court yesterday was to remove the power of attorney they gave to the Medan Legal Aid Institute LBH), saying that they were "forced" to sign the letters of authorization.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Traffic agency criticized for ticketing violators
Traffic agency criticized for ticketing violators JAKARTA (JP): Regardless of the harsh criticism from city councilors, the Municipal Traffic and Land Transportation Control Agency (DLLAJR) is still issuing traffic tickets to traffic violators in West Jakarta. On Saturday, for example, the Agency sent 45 traffic violators to trials at the West Jakarta District Court.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Islam's role in nationalism debated
Islam's role in nationalism debated JAKARTA (JP): Moslem leaders responded to charges that Islam and the powerful Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) spearheaded growing sectarian politics here, saying the religion unites, rather than divides, the country. "Islam is the glue that helps bond the nation together," Dr. Amien Rais said during a discussion on Islam and nationalism on Saturday.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Asia should liberalize rates to meet funding needs: ADB
Asia should liberalize rates to meet funding needs: ADB SINGAPORE (AFP): Asian countries need to liberalize interest rates to help meet the massive funding needs of infrastructure development, a top Asian Development Bank (ADB) official said yesterday. Gunther Shulz, ADB's vice president for finance and administration, said internal funding, especially through bond markets, was the solution to Asia's infrastructural funding needs, estimated to be US$1 trillion by 2000.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
IBF will not punish Indonesia
IBF will not punish Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The International Badminton Federation (IBF) will not impose sanctions on Indonesia following incidents involving rowdy, local spectators who flocked the Thomas and Uber Cup finals at the Senayan stadium here last month. Titus Kurniadi, chairman of the events' organizing committee, told newsmen over the weekend that Lu Shengrong, the president of IBF, had notified him that no sanctions will be imposed on Indonesia.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
New council hoped to boost public participation
New council hoped to boost public participation JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has formed another village council at each subdistrict to increase the public participation in civic affairs at the grassroots level. "Basically, the council does not serve as political forum, but as partner of subdistrict chiefs in running the administration," deputy governor in charge of administrative affairs yesterday Idroes said yesterday. The new council is named Musyawarah Kelurahan or Muskel for short.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Burung Garuda' RI's unknown endangered raptor
`Burung Garuda' RI's unknown endangered raptor By Jan Wind BOGOR, W. Java (JP): Burung Garuda Indonesia or the Javan Hawk Eagle, is one of the world's most endangered raptors, yet remains largely unknown. Its protection in the wild is urgent. It was therefore thoughtful to select this species as the republic's national bird. However, it is still unclear whether this new status will induce timely action to save this species from extinction.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Income tax on land sales
Income tax on land sales JAKARTA (JP): Land offices throughout the country have been instructed to reject the registration of the transfer of land- title ownership if the seller has not yet paid income tax on the sale. State Minister for Agrarian Affairs Soni Harsono issued the instruction to enforce Government Regulation No.3/1994 which imposes a three percent capital gains (income) tax on the sales of land and properties valued in excess of Rp 60 million (US$27,700).
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI should develop new environmental partnership with NGOs
RI should develop new environmental partnership with NGOs By Arian Ardie JAKARTA (JP): As Indonesia intensifies its efforts to develop and protect its environment it is presented with a unique opportunity to develop a new environmental partnership between government, industry and non-government-organizations (NGOs). It is only through such partnership that the country will be able to realize its goal of protecting the environment while achieving sustainable development.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Brunei Darussalam's quest for ideology (2)
Brunei Darussalam's quest for ideology (2) By Bilveer Singh This is the second of two articles examining the national ideology of Brunei Darussalam, the Melayu Islam Beraja. SINGAPORE (JP): In terms of monarchy, Brunei has had this system of government for more than ten centuries. Chinese annals have recorded the existence of Brunei during the Liang Dynasty (502-566).
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
AC Milan conquers Surabaya Selection despite heat
AC Milan conquers Surabaya Selection despite heat JAKARTA (JP): Treacherous heat and humidity failed to stop AC Milan from showing its mastery yesterday, as the European soccer giant obliterated local team Surabaya Selection 4-1 at the Gelora Tambaksari Stadium in the East Java capital of Surabaya. Casting a shadow across the proceedings were the weekend's tragic events in Banyuwangi, East Java where hundreds lost their lives to earthquake-triggered tidal waves.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rubber prices steadier
Rubber prices steadier SINGAPORE (AFP): The firmer Japanese markets helped Singapore rubber futures prices to end steadier yesterday after trading quietly, dealers said. "RSS 3 prices rose because the Japanese markets were up and TSR 20 prices rose because RSS 3 prices were firmer," a dealer said. At around 0945 GMT, Basis July RSS 1 was last done at 158.50 Singapore cents and TSR 20 at 147 Singapore cents.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Floods sweep farmland
Floods sweep farmland BENGKULU: Farmland owned by some 450 families at a transmigration camp in Talo subdistrict, south Bengkulu, have been swept by floods following a breakdown in the drainage system. Suprapto, a settler, reported the tragedy to Bengkulu Governor A. Razie Jachya during the latter's trip to the camp. He said most of the crops could not be harvested because of the floods.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Traders say Matahari killing small business
Traders say Matahari killing small business JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of small-scale traders of Pasar Melawai in the Blok M shopping center, South Jakarta, staged a protest yesterday, urging the authority to stop the construction of three escalators by the Matahari Department Store at the four-story market building. Almost half of the 1,200 traders who sell their goods in and around the building together with dozens of owners of the shops located nearby stopped business until late in the afternoon.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
PNG to freeze new mining, petro projects
PNG to freeze new mining, petro projects PORT MORESBY (AFP): Papua New Guinea is to put a freeze on new mining and petroleum projects until legislation governing resource development has been reviewed, a minister said yesterday. Mining and Petroleum Minister John Kaputin made the surprise announcement at the weekend while addressing a mining exploration conference in the northwestern town of Lae.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
From Las Vegas to Pasadena
From Las Vegas to Pasadena By Richard Pedler JAKARTA (JP): Half a billion viewers witnessed the Final Draw for USA'94 on the Sunday before Christmas in Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas. Celebrities such as Faye Dunaway, Evander Holyfield and Mario Andretti helped FIFA Secretary-General Sepp Blatter to place the 24 qualifiers in their World Cup groups. The tediously prolonged affair was fortunately sent up by Robin Williams.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
To ease the suffering
To ease the suffering There can be little doubt that East Java can count the rugged coastline along its shores south of Malang among its blessings. Not many other places, inside the province or outside, can rival the grandeur of the scenery along this largely unspoiled strip of Java's southern coastline. The catastrophe which struck this particular area on the morning of Friday, however, is proof that when dealing with nature, another, more fearful, aspect often has to be reckoned with.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Proposal on guarantee fund sparks debate
Proposal on guarantee fund sparks debate By Imanuddin JAKARTA (JP): The proposal for establishing a guarantee fund (GF), a kind of credit insurance firm, has drawn different responses from banking experts and policy makers. The idea was put forward by entrepreneur of Golkar, the ruling party in Indonesia, in a technical meeting of the Ministry of Cooperatives in Cipayung on May 11.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Late delivery
Late delivery Due to technical problems with our printing machines, The Jakarta Post reached subscribers in several areas, including those outside Java, late yesterday. We apologize for the inconvenience this caused. -- Publisher
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Tuesday, June 7, 1994
TV Today: Tuesday, June 7, 1994 TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Dilentasia 3:30 TV Series: Huckleberry Finn 4:30 Science Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country: Bengkulu 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Belief in One Supreme God 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Horizon 8:05 "Dang dut" Orchestra 9:00 World News 9:30 Indonesian films 10:30 Late News 10:45 Film: Car Pool Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Arable land scarcity haunts East Asia: FAO
Arable land scarcity haunts East Asia: FAO JAKARTA (JP): The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warns that Indonesia will face shortages of arable land in the coming years if it does not take conservation measures. This warning comes in the wake of a shocking finding that 24 percent of Indonesia's land has degraded in the last 30 years.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Old mosque gets ready
Old mosque gets ready PEKANBARU, Riau: An old mosque at Air Tiris village in Kampar, Riau, is being groomed for the upcoming national Koranic recital competition next month. Kampar Regent Saleh Jasit at Bangkinang said the mosque was already polished. The mosque, built in 1901, was constructed using wood glued together without using nails. "The mosque is still in good condition due to thorough maintenance," Saleh said. (11)
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Home chutists
Home chutists triumphant JAKARTA (JP): Triumphant Indonesian sky divers rule the sky in the Kopassus Open and International 1994 in Serang, West Java which ended last weekend. Host chutists from Kopassus A, the Army's elite unit famous for their red-blood beret, dominate both the men's team and single accuracy contests. As a team, the proud soldiers came first with a brilliant score of 0.56.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Buddhists visit heroes' cemetery
Buddhists visit heroes' cemetery Around 1,500 Buddhists from the Indonesian Buddha Niciren Syosyu (NSI) Council paid homage to the Kalibata heroes' cemetery on Sunday as part of the celebration of Waisak (Buddha Enlightenment Day). "Similar visits (to other heroes' cemeteries in Indonesia) were simultaneously made by NSI members in 15 other provinces around the country," said Randy Arifin Porta, the chairman of the Jakarta Chapter of NSI.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Committee adapts agenda of APEC business meeting
Committee adapts agenda of APEC business meeting JAKARTA (JP): Preparations for the first Asia-Pacific business meeting, scheduled for Aug. 24-25, are being stepped up with increased vigor now that the conference has received the official endorsement by the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta exchange continued downward in heavy trading with shares registering losses across the board, dealers said here yesterday. The Composite Index closed slightly lower at 486.52 yesterday from 486.72 on Friday. However, the narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index closed slightly higher at 116.43 from 116.24.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Foreign investment in media
Foreign investment in media It is said that foreign capital may be invested in the Indonesian mass media. Indeed, in this context we need detailed points on the regulation or the community will be confused. Law No. 21/1982 on the press clearly stipulates that foreign investment shall not be allowed in the press sector and foreign nationals are not allowed to do business in this area. The reason is that the press has long been regarded as a tool of national struggle.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Promoting business
Promoting business I refer to the article entitled APEC meet will offer risks, rewards by Larry Pintak in The Jakarta Post of June 2, 1994, which makes some very valid points. Your readers may be interested to learn that the Enteos Bankers & Industrialists Club has recently started an initiative to promote Indonesia and its business to the world during and around the coming APEC summit.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bapindo executives trade accusations in court
Bapindo executives trade accusations in court JAKARTA (JP): The trials of two men involved in the fraud amounting to losses of Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million) at Bank Pembangunan Indonesia are turning into bouts of finger pointing between the executives of the government bank who are implicated in the scandal.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Waste decree has many loopholes: Lawyer
Waste decree has many loopholes: Lawyer By Prasetya Subekti JAKARTA (JP): A leading environmental lawyer has welcomed the government's initiative to compel manufacturers to treat their toxic and hazardous industrial waste but he warns that the new ruling does not go far enough to stop industrial pollution. Mas Achmad Santosa criticized Presidential Decree No. 19, issued last month, because no specific provisions are made for punishing offenders.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Family planning agency shows the will and the way
Family planning agency shows the will and the way By Arif Suryobuwono JAKARTA (JP): The saying "where there's a will there's a way" has been paraphrased by the Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association (PKBI) into "where others have no will, we do. We have the will and the way." PKBI was the first non-governmental organization to pioneer family planning programs here as far back as 37 years ago when many people were still opposed to family planning.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia, Singapore to jointly venture abroad
Malaysia, Singapore to jointly venture abroad KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia and Singapore are to use their powerful government investment arms to jointly undertake projects in the region, including Indonesia, officials said after a meeting of their finance ministers yesterday. "This is a very encouraging development and quite a change from the past," Richard Hu, Singapore's Finance Minister, told reporters after meeting his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Prostitute found dead at brothel
Prostitute found dead at brothel JAKARTA (JP): A 27-year-old prostitute at the Kramat Tunggak red-light district in North Jakarta was found dead with bruises on her face and neck in the early morning yesterday. Sartini, alias Sari, from Semarang, Central Java, is believed to have been murdered by one of her regular customers after spending around 45 minutes together at the Monalisa brothel. Two necklaces, a bracelet and several rings which belonged to the victim were missing.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Report of Riggs
Report of Riggs The Jakarta Post published a short report on June 4, 1994, regarding a hand-over by the Indonesian Military to the British government of the remains of Sub-Lt. J. Gregor Riggs, who was killed on Merapas Island, Riau, on Nov. 5, 1944. In your report I think you incorrectly quoted Col. Brian Nicholson of the British embassy as having said that Riggs was "shot down by Japanese anti-aircraft fire from Merapas on Nov.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Shoot them boars, boys!
Shoot them boars, boys! JAKARTA: Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo bid farewell to an expedition team led by Herman Sarens Sudiro off to hunt wild boars in South Sumatra's forests. The 10-day hunting trip in resettlement sites is jointly sponsored by the Ministry of Transmigration, the Association of Indonesian Shooters and the Jakarta Police. The safari groups 193 sharpshooters, Antara reported.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dharmala Intiland to issue rights shares
Dharmala Intiland to issue rights shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Dharmala Intiland, a property company, yesterday announced its plan to offer rights shares at Rp 2,500 (US$1.16) each to generate funds for its project expansion. Dharmala's president, Hendro Santoso Gondokusumo, told reporters after the company's extraordinary shareholders meeting here that its shareholders have agreed on the issuance of 81.20 million rights shares with a total value of Rp 203.02 billion.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
EU against RP over tariffs
EU against RP over tariffs MANILA (AFP): The European Union (EU) has filed a complaint against the Philippines under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) over its tariff system, a trade official said here yesterday. Trade Under-secretary Antonio Buencamino said the complaint was filed late April and "consultations" between the EU and the Philippines began June 2, although Manila was still awaiting further word on the negotiations.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Prove the accusation
Prove the accusation OK, the deed is done, "that film" has been banned. The letters which have filled this column have at least served to show the true level of religious tolerance in Indonesia. The Jakarta Post offered an excellent commentary on this in its editorial of May 28, 1994. But in that same article the editors made a strong accusation against the Film Censorship Board. Quote: "What is more saddening is the hypocrisy of it all.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Clean living
Clean living From Suara Karya In compliance with the government's program to promote order, cleanliness, beauty and better saving habits, I would like to suggest to the companies that they print the following messages on their on their paper, packages, tickets or notes: * Dispose of your litter in the proper place. * Obey traffic regulations. * Exercise for your health. * Beware the danger of fire. * Save for your future.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Batak Protestants demand punishment for military chief
Batak Protestants demand punishment for military chief JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Toba Batak Christian Chuch (HKBP) opposed to their government-appointed bishop demonstrated at the House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday alleging that the military has been torturing members of their dissident faction. Two hundred thirty reverends in black robes and about two hundred followers of the North Sumatra-based church staged the peaceful protest under the watchful eyes of security authorities.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Company bill gets mixed reactions from DPR members
Company bill gets mixed reactions from DPR members JAKARTA (JP): The four factions within the House of Representatives (DPR) gave mixed reactions to the government- proposed bill on limited liability companies in a plenary hearing with the Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman yesterday. The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) suggested that the House set up a special team to discuss the bill more thoroughly due to its complexities and significance.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Press still closed to foreigners
Press still closed to foreigners JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian press and broadcasting industries remain closed to foreigners despite a new government ruling which states otherwise. Minister of Information Harmoko announced yesterday that President Soeharto, who by law has the power to approve or reject foreign investment applications, assured that no foreigners will be allowed to own equity in the local mass media.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Moslem guerrillas blamed for bombing in Zamboanga
Moslem guerrillas blamed for bombing in Zamboanga ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (Agencies): A Philippine military commander yesterday blamed Moslem guerrillas for the bombing of a southern commercial center and ordered his men to capture the rebel leader dead or alive. Maj. Gen.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Eighteen people still missing after tidal waves
Eighteen people still missing after tidal waves JAKARTA (JP): Rescue workers yesterday were searching for 18 people who have remained missing since last Friday's tidal waves that have already left 201 dead and wrought uncounted destruction in East Java. The calamity, triggered by a powerful earth quake in the Indian Ocean, befalling four regencies along the southeast coast of Java drew waves of sympathy from home and abroad.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Security guards jailed for slaying Marsinah
Security guards jailed for slaying Marsinah JAKARTA (JP): Two security guards were sentenced yesterday to 12 years in prison each for their roles in the brutal murder of labor activist Marsinah last year. The Surabaya District Court found Suwono, 49, and Suprapto, 23, both employees of PT Catur Putra Surya, the watch company where Marsinah worked, guilty of killing the woman together with several other men. Four people have now been sentenced to jail in connection with the murder.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto calls for fair links between trade and environment
Soeharto calls for fair links between trade and environment JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia supports the inclusion of environmental clauses in international trade, but any move towards this should be by consensus and not imposed unilaterally by the industrialized world, President Soeharto says. "We support the inclusion of environmental conditions in international trade, such as eco-labeling," Soeharto said in a speech marking the World Environmental Day yesterday.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
PDI attacks new deregulatory measures as unconstitutional
PDI attacks new deregulatory measures as unconstitutional JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) yesterday attacked the government's newest economic deregulation package, which opens the door wide to foreign investors, as violating the spirit of the 1945 Constitution.
Tue, 07 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, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Traders want new market
Traders want new market Traders from the Klender market in East Jakarta, which was razed by fire last December, are urging the city administration to build a new market for them soon. Akmal, one of the market's cooperative executives, was quoted by Pelita yesterday as saying that the traders have already sent letters to the East Jakarta mayoralty administration three times, asking for the re-development of the new market.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
IPTN to invest in U.S.
IPTN to invest in U.S. Before meeting with President Soeharto at the Bina Graha presidential office recently to report on his recent visit to the United States, State Minister for Research and Technology B.J. Habibie told reporters that the IPTN will produce three N-250 planes a week and market 50 percent of the aircraft in the U.S. and Canada. The cost and investment to establish this project will be US$100 million, which will be derived from government funds and IPTN equity.