Archive: 18 July 1994
43 articles found
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Australia defends RI's rights approach
Australia defends RI's rights approach CANBERRA (AFP): Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans yesterday defended his government's approach to Indonesia over human rights in East Timor province. Yesterday was the anniversary of the former Portuguese colony's integration with Indonesia in 1976. The United Nations still recognizes Portugal as the legitimate administrator of East Timor, but Australia has recognized Indonesia's sovereignty over the province.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fire at Jaya Konstruksi angers local residents
Fire at Jaya Konstruksi angers local residents JAKARTA (JP): The Cipinang, East Jakarta, residents who lived near the storehouse of PT Jaya Konstruksi said they would file complaints against the construction company over Saturday's blaze at the company saying that it endanger their premises. "We will file protests with the company," said Tanto, chief of a sub-neighborhood in Cipinang Besar Selatan subdistrict, Cipinang, East Jakarta.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tempo's `successor' must have editorial independence
Tempo's `successor' must have editorial independence JAKARTA (JP): Any magazine which succeeds the now defunct Tempo must have complete editorial independence, including freedom to accommodate public opinion, two members of the magazine's former management says. Goenawan Mohamad, the former director of the news magazine, said on Saturday that while he had no intention of running another magazine, it was essential that the new gazette accommodate public opinion the way Tempo did.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Yen appreciation to slow RI's growth: Economists
Yen appreciation to slow RI's growth: Economists JAKARTA (JP): The sharp appreciation of the Japanese yen against major currencies and the rupiah will affect this year's growth of Indonesia's economy, economists say. Hadi Soesastro and Pande Radja Silalahi, both of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), said on Saturday that the country's economic growth will probably reach only 6.1 percent this year, far lower than the government's estimate of seven percent.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Villagers want fast compensation
Villagers want fast compensation SEMARANG, Central Java: Displaced villagers who recently were vindicated in the Supreme Court in their fight for higher compensation are pushing for an early execution of the decision. The villagers of Kedungombo, who lost their land to make way for a huge reservoir, have entrusted their case to the Semarang Legal Aid Institute to file for an execution of the Supreme Court ruling.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Natsir's thoughts still relevant today, seminar told
Natsir's thoughts still relevant today, seminar told JAKARTA (JP): Although Mohammad Natsir passed away in February of last year, the fruits of his thought are still alive and relevant for Indonesians today. The scholar's views regarding Islam and nationalism were discussed in a seminar on Natsir's Thought and Struggle, held on Saturday and Sunday by the Youth Islamic Study Club Al Azhar. Natsir's political career led him to become prime minister of Indonesia and also minister of information.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fishery investment up
Fishery investment up JAKARTA (JP): Domestic investments in the fishery industry increased by 25.7 percent to Rp 997.18 billion (US$453.65 million) as of last November from Rp 777 billion as of the end of 1992. The Ministry of Agriculture announced over the weekend that foreign investments reached $79.76 million as of last November.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Puppet Show 3:00 Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mystery 4:30 Student Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Wayang Appreciation 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings: Buddhism 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series 9:00 World News 9:25 Journal of World Cup 1994 9:55 Music 11:00 Late News 11:10 Film 2:25 a.m. World Cup '94: Italy vs Brazil - live Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Religious intellectual groups urged to pool their resources
Religious intellectual groups urged to pool their resources JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is urging religion-based intellectual organizations, whose existence has been criticized as fostering sectarian politics in Indonesia, to pool their resources to help with national development. President Soeharto met with leaders of five religion-based organizations at his residence on Saturday.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Nine killed in Cakung road accident
Nine killed in Cakung road accident JAKARTA (JP): Nine people were killed and ten others injured in a collision between a bus and a truck on the Cakung-Cikunir tollway, East Jakarta, on Saturday night. Not all of the victims could be identified, said sources at the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Central Jakarta, where the victims' bodies were kept. Five of them were male, the sources said.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Noodle firm helps boost the lackluster JSX market
Noodle firm helps boost the lackluster JSX market By Sigma Batara JAKARTA (JP): Indofood Sukses Makmur's debut on the Jakarta Stock Exchange last week provided a boost to the lackluster market, which has been on a drift for quite sometime. Further, the U.S. consumer price index rise of 0.3 percent in June came within analysts expectations and delayed the likelihood of another increase in the short term U.S. dollar interest rate.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Government presents dossier of fourth Bapindo suspect
Government presents dossier of fourth Bapindo suspect JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's office turned over the dossier of the former Bapindo President Subekti Ismaun to the South Jakarta District Court on Saturday. He is the fourth suspect to be tried in connection with the Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million) loan scam at the government bank.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mien does it again
Mien does it again JAKARTA: Mien Sugandhi was reappointed as head of the powerful MKGR, one of the main factions in Golkar, at the group's congress in Jakarta on Saturday. Mien, who is also the state minister of women affairs, heads the 66-person executive board which was named at the conclusion of MKGR's congress. Abdullah Puteh was appointed secretary general and Raja DL Sitorus chief treasurer. (emb)
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners' legal case and mine
Foreigners' legal case and mine From Republika Police operation dubbed operasi justisi detained me because I failed to show my identity card on July 6, 1994 at 11 a.m. in front of KFC, Jl. Ciputat Raya, Kebayoran Lama, Jakarta. In fact, I do have an ID card but I forgot to bring it along with me on that day. Besides me there were many other people including several foreigners netted during the operation for the same reason.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Tribal Tech ' dresses up bad Rock as Jazz
`Tribal Tech ' dresses up bad Rock as Jazz By David Zweifler JAKARTA (JP): The night of Jazz at Ratu Plaza concert hall Saturday was one of old favorites, followed by new disappointments. The Bubby Chen trio was the first act and -- like always -- they were solid, playing some great old Jazz favorites. Bubby himself was not exactly inspired, but he looked and sounded like he was having a good time and it rubbed off on the audience.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Two-day seminar on national law
Two-day seminar on national law More than 120 experts from various fields are scheduled to attend a two-day seminar on national law which opens today at the Shangrila Hotel, Central Jakarta. Dr. Kastorius Sinaga, the project officer of the 5th seminar on national law, told The Jakarta Post over the weekend the participants included politicians, economists and law experts.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
JSX to get computer terminals
JSX to get computer terminals JAKARTA (JP): PT Berca Hardayaperkasa will install at least 290 computer terminals in the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), says a company executive. Berca's president, Johannes A. Gianto, said on Friday his company will also install 30 other computer terminals in the Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSE) as part of the country's capital market computerization program. "The trial operation will be carried out in January next year," he told Bisnis Indonesia as saying.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tip on three useful Winword 6.0 buttons
Tip on three useful Winword 6.0 buttons JAKARTA (JP): Winword 6.0 comes with a plethora of tool buttons to help you accomplish your tasks easily. Today, let's have a look at three of them that are very useful for creating a heavily formatted document. To begin with, let's get to know the Format Painter button. You'll find it on the Standard toolbar of Winword 6.0. In the accompanying illustration, you'll see it under the arrow cursor.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Miss Universe sees her success as one for all women
Miss Universe sees her success as one for all women By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): What is the essence of a woman ? "A child originally comes from a mother. A mother is a woman who shows men the meaning of devotion and unconditional love. That's the essence of a woman," says the 18-year-old Miss India in answer to the question.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Scapegoat ploy no help in sex case: Prosecutor
Scapegoat ploy no help in sex case: Prosecutor JAKARTA (JP): The prosecutor in a sexual harassment case has told judges at the South Jakarta District Court to disregard the defense's claim that the defendant, a rector, was no more than a scapegoat in a bid to take over his educational institution. "The statement that the trial is being orchestrated by certain parties in order to appropriate the institute is a baseless accusation," prosecutor Uri Hasan Basri said on Saturday.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Deficit strikes again
Deficit strikes again In the wake of announcing that the United Development Party (PPP) is to convene a national congress next month, PPP chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum last week disclosed that his party needs at least Rp 1.5 billion for the convention but only has Rp 100 million in its coffers. The rest of the story is predictable: The chairman appealed to the government to provide adequate help with the funding.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Slimmer, non-smoking Alatas back in action
Slimmer, non-smoking Alatas back in action JAKARTA (JP): After nearly two months out of action, a slimmer Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas returned to work on Saturday, promising that he is giving up smoking. Alatas suffered a heart attack late in May and had been undergoing treatment, including a quadruple bypass in Melbourne, Australia, and a long rest. On Saturday, he reported for duty to President Soeharto at the latter's Jakarta residence on Jl. Cendana.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Leading haj tour operator suspended for six months
Leading haj tour operator suspended for six months JAKARTA (JP): PT Tiga Utama Cahaya Makmur, a leading haj pilgrimage tour organizer, has been suspended for six months by the government. The decision, reported by the Antara news agency, came after Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher openly criticized the tour operator, which arranges trips to Saudi Arabia for Moslems, of involvement in activities that discredited the government. Tiga Utama is the largest non-government operator.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians shine in Konica c'ships
Indonesians shine in Konica c'ships SINGAPORE (Agencies): Indonesia took the lion's share of the five titles when it won the men's singles and doubles at Konica Open badminton championships yesterday, with South Korea, Denmark and China sharing the other three. Men's singles Ardy Wiranata beat compatriot Hermawan Susanto 15-10, 4-15, 15-9 to win the US$5,850 top prize money.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Universalist Takdir dies at 86
Universalist Takdir dies at 86 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia lost one of its most influential literary figures with the death of veteran writer Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana here yesterday morning. He was 86 years old. Takdir died at the Harapan Kita hospital where he had been treated since June 14 for lung complications that developed following a heart attack.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Firearms licensing to follow stricter requirements: Hendro
Firearms licensing to follow stricter requirements: Hendro JAKARTA (JP): In the aftermath of the recent shooting incident involving Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Hendropriyono, the military said they would impose tighter control of firearms and procedures for the issuance of their licenses.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ex-Jakarta residents told to convert IDs
Ex-Jakarta residents told to convert IDs The secretary of the Bogor regency administration, Mohamad Dasuki, told ex-Jakarta residents who live in the regency, including those who stay in the suburbs bordering Jakarta such as Cinere, to convert their identity cards. Dasuki was apparently referring to the reluctance of many former Jakarta residents who moved to fringe areas, especially Bogor, to convert their IDs.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dutchman gets three years for drug trafficking
Dutchman gets three years for drug trafficking JAKARTA (JP): Dutchmen Christian van den Bosch was sentenced by the Central Jakarta district court on Saturday to three years imprisonment for drug trafficking. Christian is also obliged by the court to pay a court fee of Rp 5 million (US$ 2,300).
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia urged to show more support for Moro rebels
Indonesia urged to show more support for Moro rebels JAKARTA (JP): Two hundred Moslem students discussed the plight of the secessionist Moro front in the southern Philippines here on Saturday and decided to display more "solidarity" toward the cause. Political scientists Syamsu Mardam and Burhan Magenda, and observers Fathudin Ja'far and Suryadharma extensively examined the "oppression" of the Moro.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Motorola appoints agent
Motorola appoints agent JAKARTA (JP): Motorola International Inc. of the United States has appointed PT Telpressindo Raharja as sole distributor of its cellular accessories in Indonesia. David Bradich, Motorola's representative for Asia-Pacific cellular subscriber division, said that Telpressindo will gradually distribute all Motorola products in Indonesia under the name of TelXpress. (yns)
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Many are behind target as Jakarta Fair ends
Many are behind target as Jakarta Fair ends JAKARTA (JP): Many businesses were behind in sales at the 29- day Jakarta Fair which ended Saturday night, even though the number of visitors increased. Most businessmen participating in the Fair told The Jakarta Post that they had failed to reach their sales targets. Mah Wai Meng, the project manager of the Reptile Park exhibition, said that he had expected to attract 2,000 to 3,000 visitors a day but only got around 1,000 on average.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bouraq to link Manila and Manado later this year
Bouraq to link Manila and Manado later this year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and the Philippines have agreed to appoint Bouraq Airlines, one of Indonesia's six scheduled air carriers, to link Manila and Manado in North Sulawesi. "The service will begin later this year and we will operate either Boeing 737-200s or HS/BAE-748s three times weekly," the company's vice president, Eddyono Salatun, told a press conference here on Saturday.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Nasib Ginting wins chess meet
Nasib Ginting wins chess meet YOGYAKARTA (JP): Master International Nasib Ginting won the prestigious men's event at the national chess championships as team Jakarta took the overall title here yesterday. Nasib of Jakarta collected 7.5 points to top the rankings ahead of his teammates Grand Master Edhi Handoko and Ivan Jonathan who earned six points each.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Train's deplorable service
Train's deplorable service From Neraca I am writing for the third time to complain about the poor service on the state-owned railway company (Perumka) because I have not yet received a reply from them. I hope this time, I will draw the company's attention to the problem and motivate Perumka to improve its service. Like many other commuters, I use the train to go to work everyday.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Private university
Private university From Kompas Many scholars can give advice on how to choose a good and bonafide private university. But none can show parents the way to avoid unnecessary expenses imposed by private universities. It has been a practice for the private universities to collect entrance fees from the students who are admitted to the universities before the results of the state examination are announced.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Astra's Rachmat named as one of Asia's top CEOs
Astra's Rachmat named as one of Asia's top CEOs JAKARTA (JP): The Financial World, one of four major business magazines in the United States, has elected Astra International's president, Theodore Permadi Rachmat, as one of Asia's top chief executive officers. Haruo Tsuji, the president of Japan's Sharp Corp. won the magazine's CEO of the year award for Asia while nine other Asian executives won Silver awards.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Software Piracy: Is there any gray area in theft charges?
Software Piracy: Is there any gray area in theft charges? By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): The reason I never touched on the problem of software piracy before was that it was a fairly controversial issue. A reader of PC Magazine once put it aptly when he wrote: "Software piracy is a problem akin to a lot of other social problems that we have, such as teenage sex and smoking in public areas. It's easy to say why it is a bad thing, but it's not that easy to stop people from doing it." How true it is!
Mon, 18 Jul 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.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rebel prince spotted in KL
Rebel prince spotted in KL KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): After two weeks in hiding in Malaysia, Cambodia's alleged coup plotter, Prince Norodom Chakrapong, was finally spotted at a fast-food outlet in a suburb of Kuala Lumpur, the Sunday Star local daily reported. But the exiled Prince Chakrapong, who was spotted late Saturday having pizza with his wife and son and two Malaysian friends, declined to be interviewed. "I understand that you have to do your job, but I like to be alone.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Moslems told to help fight poverty
Moslems told to help fight poverty JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is urging the Islamic community in Indonesia to mobilize funds to finance various efforts to eliminate poverty, most notably in funding the education of poor children.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Council seeks ban on sect
Council seeks ban on sect PEKANBARU, Riau: The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) is seeking a nation-wide ban against Darul Arqam, a Moslem sect which it feels has deviated from the true teachings of Islam. So far, Aceh and West Sumatra are the only provinces that have barred the activities of Arqam. However, MUI hopes that the government will consider banning them nationwide, MUI chairman Hasan Basri was quoted by the Antara news agency as saying.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Government's sensitiveness
Government's sensitiveness From Bisnis Indonesia In response to the public reactions about pornographic films, Minister of Information Harmoko instructed the Film Censorship Agency (BSF) to exercise control over both domestic and foreign films, including their film posters. I hail the government's stern policy because this indicates that government sensitivity to the people's concerns about the rampant show of vulgar film posters.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sandalwood exports taxed
Sandalwood exports taxed JAKARTA (JP): The government has imposed an export tax of US$2,400 on each ton of sandalwood chips and powder with an oil content of over 0.4 percent in a bid to boost the country's handicraft industry. Agus Haryanto, a spokesman for the Ministry of Finance, said Saturday that the measure is stipulated by the Finance Minister's Decree No: 336/KMK.017 which became effective on July 9. The ruling also imposes an export tax of $4,800 per ton on sandalwood roots.