Archive: 2 July 1994
55 articles found
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Four killed in road accident
Four killed in road accident JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Four people were killed on Wednesday when a truck carrying 13 people rolled over after its front tire blew out. According to La Abu, a passenger who only suffered a minor injury in the accident, the truck was heading for Abepura from Arso when the accident happened. The truck driver told police in Abepura police precinct that the four, who are all farmers, were crushed under the truck, Antara reported. (05)
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Three killed in a fire
Three killed in a fire BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Three people were killed in a huge fire which gutted four houses in a village on Wednesday morning. Witnesses said the victims were trapped in the fire, and the rescuers failed to reach them, the Antara news agency reported. Witness Armain said the fire, the fourth in June alone, caused panic among the inhabitants as most were asleep when it first broke out. Most of them had no time to salvage their belongings.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
National Police told to maintain security, stability
National Police told to maintain security, stability JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto told the police force yesterday to not hesitate to nip any form of criminal activity posing a danger to national development in the bud.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
PPD's refurbished double decker buses launched
PPD's refurbished double decker buses launched JAKARTA (JP): PT Senawangi Wisamarta Utama (SWU), a subsidiary of Humpuss Group, has launched refurbished double-decker buses, owned by the PPD state-run transit firm. Ongky P. Sumarno, SWU's president, said yesterday that the operation of the refurbished buses by his company is aimed at providing the convenient transportation needed by Jakarta's citizens.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan `goes South'
Taiwan `goes South' MANILA (Reuter): Taiwan said yesterday it would embark on a trade and investment drive into Southeast Asia as part of its "Go South" campaign to boost ties with the region and bolster the domestic economy. Taiwanese economic minister P.K. Chang told Filipino and Taiwanese businessmen in Manila that the drive targeted the Philippines in particular. "This area (Southeast Asia) has become a main target for our concerted outward investment," he said.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bangladesh faces more protests
Bangladesh faces more protests DHAKA (Reuter): Fundamentalists vowed more protests yesterday over an alleged insult to Islam by writer Taslima Nasrin after fighting across Bangladesh on Thursday left one man dead and nearly 200 people injured. The Bangladesh government called for calm and said only its intervention had prevented worse violence in the clashes which erupted during a general strike called by both fundamentalists and their rivals.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
N. Korean reps in Macao arrested
N. Korean reps in Macao arrested MACAO (UPI): North Korea's two top representatives in Macao were among six people arrested earlier yesterday on suspicion of passing fake one-hundred-dollar bills, police sources said. Five North Koreans, along with one a man from Macao, were arrested after a raid on more than a dozens apartments in the Portuguese territory. One of the suspects was carrying a diplomatic passport, but police refused to identify him.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir visits troops in Bosnia
Mahathir visits troops in Bosnia KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday visited Malaysian soldiers serving with the UN Protection Force (UNPROFOR) in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the national news agency Bernama reported. It quoted a Foreign Affairs Ministry statement as saying Mahathir arrived in Split before going to the Malaysian Battalion headquarters in Konjic for a one-day visit.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Instant noodles
Instant noodles From Kompas The case of toxic instant noodles is similar to the catastrophe caused by Tylenol medicine in the United States in the early 1980s. The only difference is that Tylenol producer J&J immediately withdrew the deadly medicines from the market to prevent further deaths. In this country, however, the Indomie noodles producer arrogantly refused to withdraw its products from the market.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
UNDP agrees to give grant worth $5.8 million to ASEAN
UNDP agrees to give grant worth $5.8 million to ASEAN JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) agreed here yesterday to provide US$5.8 million in technical assistance for trade, investment, environment, technology and human resource development in ASEAN. According to documents signed by UNDP's resident representative in Jakarta, C.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL rolls out 2nd car
KL rolls out 2nd car KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The maiden car of Malaysia's second national auto firm rolled off the production line yesterday, nine years after the birth of the first national car, with a third being planned jointly with the French, officials said. The second national car called "Mousedeer", or "Kancil" in Malay, equipped with Daihatsu's 660cc engine, will be officially launched for sale in August, its manufacturer, Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn. Bhd. (PERODUA) said.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
INRO unsighted in market, weighing situation
INRO unsighted in market, weighing situation KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) was yesterday closely assessing rubber's surging prices amid speculation that the uptrend was artificially created by overselling in Thailand.
Sat, 02 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.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI shuttlers top Malaysia Open seeds
RI shuttlers top Malaysia Open seeds JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers, smarting after their modest success at the recent Beijing Asia Cup badminton championships, dominate the seedings for the Malaysia Open in Johor Baru which kicks off on Wednesday. As expected, the organizing committee on Thursday put world's top-ranked men's singles Joko Suprianto, women's singles Susi Susanti and men's pair of Rudy Gunawan and Bambang Suprianto atop their respective lists.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Brazil favored to win W. Cup
Brazil favored to win W. Cup JAKARTA (JP): A survey says that almost half of all Indonesian soccer fans would bet on three-time champion Brazil to win the World Cup finals, currently underway in the United States. Of the 500 respondents, all of whom were male, 48 percent favored Brazil to take its fourth title during a poll conducted by the Survey Research Indonesia (SRI) -- a renowned private survey consultant.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
De-traditionalization propels Chinese success
De-traditionalization propels Chinese success JAKARTA (JP): The formidable economic success of the ethnic Chinese here took place after the minority group discarded its wasteful, inefficient traditions, according to prominent historian Onghokham.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
House wants change in status of Planetarium
House wants change in status of Planetarium JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of the Representatives (DPR) have urged the government to immediately change the status of the Jakarta Planetarium and Observatory from a non-structural body to an official structural one. The deputy chairman of the House's Commission X, H.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Transport licensing to be tightened
Transport licensing to be tightened Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday the city administration will only issue operating licenses for public transit vehicles that are part of limited liability companies or cooperatives. "No permit will be issued to individuals," said Surjadi, adding that propriety transportation will not be allowed to operate in the city.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Stock trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) slightly recovered yesterday with the narrower-based Composite Index rising for the first time in almost three weeks to close at 458.73 from 457.23 the previous day. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also gained ground to close at 109.88 against Thursday's 109.49.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
ABRI members arrested
ABRI members arrested DILI, East Timor: Three Armed Forces (ABRI) personnel have been arrested on charges of insulting Catholics during a religious ritual in Remixio village near here. A local military spokesman, Maj. Ladean Simbolon, said yesterday the three were being held in the local military police detention house. Witnesses said that on Wednesday the three officers angered the worshipers during a mass in a Remixio church when they trampled on the bread they received from the preacher.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia-PNG ties now `beyond border': Ambassador Oaisa
Indonesia-PNG ties now `beyond border': Ambassador Oaisa JAKARTA (JP): The current bilateral relations between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia are in a "beyond the border" phase, focusing more on economic ties, Papua New Guinea ambassador Alan I. Oaisa said yesterday. Oaisa, who replaced Angoea J. Tadabe two weeks ago, said that he would further the course his predecessor had steered.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Early warning systems for quake to be set up
Early warning systems for quake to be set up JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is exploring the possibility of cooperation with the European Economic Community to set up early warning systems for earthquakes. Indonesia plans to build 21 quake monitoring stations across the archipelago equipped with early warning systems to minimize fatalities in case of disasters, head of the coordinating agency for survey and mapping (Bakosurtanal), R.W. Matindas, said yesterday.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock price drops caused by non-fundamental factors: Ruru
Stock price drops caused by non-fundamental factors: Ruru JAKARTA (JP): The continued drops in share prices on the capital market over the last three weeks were caused by non- fundamental factors rather than by declines in the performance of the country's economy. Bacelius Ruru, chairman of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam), said here yesterday the price falls were caused by the psychological impact of the yen's appreciation against the U.S.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Australia aids RI health services
Australia aids RI health services JAKARTA (JP): Australia will help Indonesia cope with its population and health problems. Australian Minister for Health Dr. Carmen Lawrence said here yesterday that Australia wants to help Indonesia reduce its infant mortality rate. According to the United Nations Children Fund (Unicef) annual report, Indonesia's maternal and neo-natal mortality rates are among the highest in the Asia-Pacific region.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight captions
Spotlight captions Photo A: Luncheon VIP LUNCHEON: Trade Minister Satrio Budihardjo Joedono (right) hosted a special luncheon to honor his guest Minister of Commerce of Thailand Uthai Pimchaichon at the Mitra Room, Sari Pan Pacific Hotel recently. Photo B: Food JP/arh FOOD FESTIVAL: Farzana Tayyab (center), wife of Pakistan Ambassador to Indonesia, opened a Mughal Food Festival at the Shah Jahan Restaurant, Sahid Jaya Tower on June 28.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Drought hits Madura villages
Drought hits Madura villages SUMENEP, East Java: At least nine villages in eight districts in Sumenep on Madura Island are beginning to feel the bite of water shortages this dry season. Sumenep government spokesman, Ruslan, said yesterday that the local state-run water enterprise had begun supplying drinking water to the stricken villages, which are located on hillsides, for their daily consumption.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV drama on scavengers launched
TV drama on scavengers launched JAKARTA (JP): Noted director Teguh Karya launched the start of his new production Alang-alang (weeds), a TV drama "on a little girl who wants a better future." "We will shoot the first take this evening," Teguh said yesterday at his Central Jakarta workshop. Focusing on a family of Jakarta scavengers, the "documentary drama," is broken up into three segments, each 42 minutes long.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lazy fishermen wasted recent monsoon
Lazy fishermen wasted recent monsoon JAKARTA (JP): Many fishermen in the Seribu Islands, a group of islands north of Jakarta Bay, did not use their spare time wisely during the recent three-month west monsoon during which they could not go fishing. "As a result, the produce they collected in nine months has simply thinned out in just three months," said Maharanto, the head of the City Agriculture Office.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RP seeks debt rescheduling
RP seeks debt rescheduling MANILA (AFP): The Philippines said yesterday it has sought a rescheduling of US$299 million in official debts owed to the Paris Club of lender nations which fall due this year and next to cover a financing shortfall. Officials said Manila has decided to exclude previously scheduled debt totaling $759 million from the new negotiations, expected to begin in two weeks' time.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Longer weekends?
Longer weekends? It seems that President Soeharto's statement on Wednesday has put to rest the old controversy over the benefits and disadvantages of a long weekend for civil servants. His statement called on businessmen, workers and civil servants to help the nation build prosperous families. To help the process along, Soeharto said plans were in the works to allow civil servants to take Saturdays and Sundays off so parents could spend more time with their families.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
ADB raises rates
ADB raises rates MANILA (AFP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday raised its rates for U.S. dollar loans by a 0.01 percentage point, but cut them by a 0.05 percentage point for multi-currency loans. The new rates, effective for the second half of 1994, are 6.21 percent per annum for multi-currency loans -- the lowest since ADB lending operations began in 1968 -- and 6.68 percent per annum for U.S. dollar loans.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV Today
TV Today TVRI 2:30 p.m. World Cup 1994: Argentina vs Bulgaria (rerun) 4:30 Drama Remaja 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: North Sumatra 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Jazz 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Fashion 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Caller 9:00 World News 9:25 Journal of World Cup 1994 9:55 Music 11:00 Late News 11:10 Film Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam's postal service
Vietnam's postal service HANOI (AFP): Ho Chi Minh City is planning to set up a private post and telephone service in a further step towards shaking up Vietnam's lumbering state communications monopoly, a report said yesterday. The proposed joint stock company will operate limited postal and telephone services initially within the southern economic center and neighboring provinces, the Tuoi Tre newspaper said. Saigon Postal and Telecommunications Services Co.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
PATA talks
PATA talks The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will organize separate meetings with its senior members, youth leaders and senior journalists to seek input for the group's development to adjust itself with rapid changes in the world.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
17 Vietnamese stranded
17 Vietnamese stranded KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Some 17 Vietnamese boat people have been stranded on the eastern part of Sabu Island, about 115 miles from the capital. According to the Antara news agency, the Vietnamese, who were on their way to Australia, landed on the island on June 22 after experiencing engine trouble. East Nusa Tenggara Police Chief, R.S. Luntungan, said that local authorities would make the boat people leave the island as soon as they fixed their boat. (05)
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Game first, election later
Game first, election later DILI, East Timor: The election of a new regent for Dili has been postponed until in the middle of next month because the city has been chosen to host a regional sports competition from June 27 to July 7. The local legislature however has already selected their nominations. They are Domingus M.D. Soares, Florentino Sarmento and Oscar Belo, the Antara news agency reported. (arf)
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
PAM to stop water supply to Kuningan
PAM to stop water supply to Kuningan The City Water Company, PAM Jaya, temporarily cut off the water supply to the ministers' housing complex in Kuningan, South Jakarta, and the surrounding area, yesterday. The stoppage was due to the repair of water main in the area. "The water stoppage was unavoidable because we needed to repair the leaking water main on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said," said Eben Koesbini, the company's technical director. The repair work, which began at 2 a.m.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Plain-clothes policemen
Plain-clothes policemen From Suara Pembaruan The police chiefs are always complaining about the shortage of personnel to maintain security and order. Their complaints are justifiable when we consider the vastness of our archipelago and the large population of the country. In this context I would like to suggest a way to increase the number of the personnel without the need for new recruits.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Family killed in crash
Family killed in crash SEMARANG, Central Java: A family of four were killed last night in a road accident when their sedan crashed into a minibus in Sruwen village near Salatiga. Three passengers, all relatives of the deceased, were also injured in the accident. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred when the sedan, running side by side with another car, crashed headfirst into an oncoming minibus. The police are still investigating the cause of the accident. (wah/05)
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m. (in English). * All Saints Anglican Church (opposite The Aryaduta Jakarta), Jl. Prapatan, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. * Jakarta Community Church, Jl.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
President to open conference on capital market activities
President to open conference on capital market activities JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is scheduled to officially open an international conference on capital market activities at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center here next week. Speakers will include Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad, Bank Indonesia (central bank) Governor Soedradjad Djiwandono, Merton H. Miller, the 1990 Nobel Laureate, and Mitsuo Sato, the president of the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Matahari's 3-on-3 basketball meet
Matahari's 3-on-3 basketball meet JAKARTA (JP): Matahari Department Store, a leading retailer, will promote a series of three-on-three basketball tournaments with Rp 9 million (US$4,300) in prize money in both Jakarta and Surabaya, East Java within a three week period. The event will be held in the basketball hall at the Senayan sport complex here on July 9-10. Afterwards, the half-court competition will be moved to Surabaya and the venerable Go Skate Sport Hall for its conclusion on July 11.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
World-class painting exhibition due here
World-class painting exhibition due here Jakarta will soon host a spectacular painting exhibition, displaying more than 500 masterpieces by renowned local and international artists. The exhibition called "The Jakarta International Fine Arts" will include the original works by Paul Cezanne, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Vincent Van Gogh, Francisco de Goya and Renoir. Local paintings include works by Raden Saleh, Basuki Abdullah, Affandi, Mochtar Apin and Lee Man-Fong.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
PLN allowed to be profit-oriented
PLN allowed to be profit-oriented JAKARTA (JP): The government, under a presidential decree, has approved the State Electricity Company's (PLN) request to change its status from a limited company to one with an orientation of making profits. The move is expected to set the stage for PLN selling part of its equity to the public. The company's president, Zuhal, said here yesterday that the government's approval is stated in Presidential Decree No. 23/1994, dated June 16.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hindarto vows to punish corrupt police officers
Hindarto vows to punish corrupt police officers JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto pledged yesterday to punish any officers found to have illegally collected extra fees from vehicle owners who failed to show their old license plates when applying for the new ones. "I promise you that I will not hesitate to punish these errant officers. They will be dealt with sternly," Hindarto told reporters yesterday.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Finance company to give dividends to shareholders
Finance company to give dividends to shareholders JAKARTA (JP): A finance company has announced a plan to distribute dividends to shareholders, while a real estate developer decided to channel its 1993 profit into expansion programs.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Potential student of UNAS
Potential student of UNAS From Kompas I took an entrance test for the National University on June 19, 1994, when I enrolled myself at the Universitas Nasional (UNAS) campus on Jl. Sawo Manila, Pejaten, Pasar Minggu. I did so because I know that this is the official address of the campus. So I was surprised to read a report in the June 20 issue of the Kompas daily saying that the legal and official place for registration is the School of Biology of National University on Jl.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Two-day symposium on surveyors' licensing
Two-day symposium on surveyors' licensing A two-day exhibition on survey equipment and a symposium on surveyors' licensing held at the Jakarta Design Center ended yesterday. Closing ceremonies were conducted by City Mapping and Surveying Office Head Sidharta. The symposium, which was opened on Wednesday by Deputy Governor for Economy and Development TB. M.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dormitory girls living in fear
Dormitory girls living in fear From Media Indonesia As girls staying at the Asrama Putri Purbawisesa dormitory on Jl. Senopati in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, we are being held in terror not knowing where to turn for help.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Water price hike draws angry public response
Water price hike draws angry public response JAKARTA (JP): The PAM Jaya City Water Company's decision to raise the prices of water by an average of 40 percent has drawn unfavorable reactions from consumers and the Indonesian Consumers' Organization (YLKI). "This is a selfish act by PAM Jaya," Agus Pambu, an executive of the organization told The Jakarta Post here yesterday. Agus explained that the increase should have been in line with the inflation rate of just under 10 percent.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rights Commission willing to help banned magazines
Rights Commission willing to help banned magazines JAKARTA (JP) The National Commission on Human Rights is extending an offer of assistance to solve the national controversy triggered by the closure of the Tempo, Editor and DeTIK weeklies. The commission, led by its Secretary General Baharuddin Lopa, met with Tempo chief editor Goenawan Mohamad and a number of journalists from the now-defunct magazine yesterday.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Yen debtors count cost of dollar's demise
Yen debtors count cost of dollar's demise By Tim Cribb HONG KONG (AFP): China wants to talk to its Japanese creditors, Indonesia is tight-lipped, and Malaysia, a former victim of the consequences of the debt blow-out caused by a high yen, is philosophical. Yen borrowers are in trouble. The Japanese currency's surge against the dollar has seriously affected China's ability to repay substantial Japanese loans, senior Chinese economists were quoted as saying by the China Daily on Thursday.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI, PNG swap students
RI, PNG swap students JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The Cenderawasih University and the University of Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby have signed an agreement for a student exchange program, Moses Tandung, the information attache of the Indonesian Embassy in Port Moresby said. With the exchange program, Indonesian students will have the opportunity to teach Indonesian and learn Fiji and English languages in return, Moses said. (arf)
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Double tracks for Depok-Bogor line
Double tracks for Depok-Bogor line Director General of Land Transportation Soejono said the construction of double tracks on the Depok-Bogor route, one of the busiest railway lines in the greater Jakarta area, is expected to be completed by the middle of next year.
Sat, 02 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Banned magazines
Banned magazines The Japanese media have reported the recent revocation of licenses of Indonesia's Tempo, Editor and DeTIK magazines and the arrest of people who took to the street to protest the ban. We have subscribed to the Tempo magazine since the early 1980s, for our source of study on Indonesia, in our research institution. We consider the articles published in the magazine good and very useful for our study on the social, economic and cultural phenomena of Indonesia.