Archive: 20 July 1994
53 articles found
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Civil Service needs more personnel with PhD degree
Civil Service needs more personnel with PhD degree JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Civil Service desperately needs more civil servants with PhD degrees to make Indonesia more competitive in this era of globalization, says a minister. State Minister for Administrative Reforms TB Silalahi told a seminar yesterday that only 250 of the 4.9 million civil servants throughout the country hold a PhD degree. "With such a small number how can Indonesia compete in the era of globalization?" he asked.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Efforts to block SE Asian rights meeting backfire
Efforts to block SE Asian rights meeting backfire BANGKOK (Reuter): Thailand's attempts to block a Southeast Asian human rights conference coinciding with this week's ASEAN ministerial meeting have backfired, drawing even greater attention to rights problems in the region.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Well-off people asked to help fund operation of cancer hospital
Well-off people asked to help fund operation of cancer hospital JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday made a passionate appeal to wealthy Indonesians to help fund the operation of the Dharmais Cancer Hospital in Jakarta. Soeharto, in his capacity as chairman of the Dharmais Foundation which helped found the facility, said the hospital has been operating at a loss because many patients have not been able to pay for the expensive treatments.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
17 injured in bus crash
17 injured in bus crash CIREBON, West Java: At least 17 people were injured, five seriously, in a bus crash early on Monday. Buses owned by Cahaya Baru and ANS, both crammed with passengers, collided head-on when the former was trying to overtake a truck. The maneuver was too late to avoid the oncoming bus. The driver of the Cahaya Baru bus, who was among those critically injured, tried to veer left by cutting off the truck, but not in time to avoid impact with the ANS bus.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ismail Hasan's support not as solid as it seems
Ismail Hasan's support not as solid as it seems JAKARTA (JP): United Development Party (PPP) Chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum has not secured his re-election despite endorsement from all 27 provincial chapters. Deputy Secretary General Jusuf Syakir said, during a meeting at Ismail Hasan's residence in Jakarta, the endorsement came from chapter functionaries who did not necessarily represent their respective regions.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Governor slams polygamy
Governor slams polygamy KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Governor Herman Musakabe has expressed his dismay over the local people's practice to have more than one wife. Musakabe said the polygamous practice is widespread although most of the local populace embrace Christianity, which prohibits men from having more than one wife.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Golden Gloves sees 78 boxers
Golden Gloves sees 78 boxers JAKARTA (JP): The Golden Gloves amateur boxing championship will revive after a four-year absence in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi. The competition, for which 78 boxers have confirmed entry, is scheduled for July 23-30. The boxing meet, jointly organized by the Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) and the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI), will contest 10 divisions.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI better than China, Vietnam for investment
RI better than China, Vietnam for investment By Hendarsyah Tarmizi TOKYO (JP): Indonesia is more attractive for direct investment than Vietnam and China even though the two competitors offer cheaper labor costs, says a senior Japanese banker. "I, therefore, recommend that Japanese companies invest in Indonesia," Norimitsu Inaba of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) told the one-day seminar on the Indonesian capital market held here on Monday.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
More Australian property to be marketed in Indonesia
More Australian property to be marketed in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Australian developers consider Indonesia to be one of the best potential property markets in Southeast Asia, while their government seems to be encouraging foreigners to own apartments in its country. The success of a private company selling 20 units of apartments near the Sydney Harbor to Indonesian buyers in April will soon be followed by other offers from Australian developers.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Anxiety, optimism greets new primary curriculum ...
Anxiety, optimism greets new primary curriculum ... By Ati Nurbaiti and Rita A. Widiadana This week marks the start of the new school term with the new, 1994 curriculum coming into practice across the country. It is one of the two recent efforts to improve the national educational system. The other is the extension of the compulsory learning program from six to nine years.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Warsito Rasman inducted as Central Kalimantan governor
Warsito Rasman inducted as Central Kalimantan governor JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. yesterday inducted Warsito Rasman as the new governor of Central Kalimantan, despite pleas from some local organizations to appoint a local figure.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Muhammadiyah upset by TV quiz
Muhammadiyah upset by TV quiz JAKARTA (JP): A Moslem group has protested a TVRI quiz show in which a man was told to massage three different women to allow contestants to tell which one was his wife. The Surabaya branch of Muhammadiyah has sent a letter of protest to the state television network complaining about the scene on the quiz show "Siapa Dia?" (Guess Which) on July 8. The letter said the gestures shown during the show were unethical, according to the Antara news agency.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Probe sought into gold scandal in Malaysia
Probe sought into gold scandal in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Opposition leader Lim Kit Siang called yesterday for a government probe into reports that a Malaysian minister allegedly received US$10,000 in gold coins from a Standard Chartered bank unit. "The Malaysian government should ask for full information from Standard Chartered to establish whether the allegation is true and if so, action should be taken against the minister," Lim said.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lack of incentives causes failure in timber estate plan
Lack of incentives causes failure in timber estate plan JAKARTA (JP): Lack of incentives for investors and experience were the reasons behind Indonesia's failure to reach its development targets for timber estates, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) resident representative, Fritz H. Loebus said.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Prince Valiant 3:05 Seri Anak Fantasi 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Beautiful Asia 8:05 Humoria 9:00 World News 9:30 Kameria Ria 10:35 Late News 10:45 FilmNancy Wake (part 2) Program 2 4:30 p.m. Cartoon: Voltron 5:00 Education Film 5:30 City News 6:00 TV Series: Wild Cat 7:00 Evening News 7:30 English News Service 8:00 Film: Ants TPI 5:30 a.m.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
A new, durable Asia-Pacific security order
A new, durable Asia-Pacific security order By Juwono Sudarsono The Association of Southeast Asian Nations will open a new chapter in its 27 year history in Bangkok next week. Political scientist Juwono Sudarsono takes a close look at the significance of the event.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Man shot for stealing hens
Man shot for stealing hens BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Police shot and killed a man who resisted arrest on charges of the theft of four hens in Sungai Tabuk subdistrict. Spokesman for the South and Central Kalimantan police command, Lt. Col. Suryo Sudewo, said the suspected thief was a notorious repeat offender. Suryo said the man escaped from the police escort on their way to the local police precinct and ignored warning shots.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
PNG Ambassador Oaisa is no stranger to RI
PNG Ambassador Oaisa is no stranger to RI By Prapti Widinugraheni Ambassador Alan I. Oaisa recently presented his letter of credentials to President Soeharto as head of the Papua New Guinea mission in Indonesia. He agreed to this interview with The Jakarta Post to reflect on his views about his new position. JAKARTA (JP): "Selamat pagi, silahkan duduk," (Good morning, please have a seat.) were the first words that came from Papua New Guinea Ambassador Alan I.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI needs strong drive to lure foreign investors
RI needs strong drive to lure foreign investors By Hendarsyah Tarmizi TOKYO (JP): Indonesia needs a stronger promotion drive to attract Japanese fund managers to invest in its growing capital market. Japanese investors said on Monday that they have little knowledge about activities of the Indonesian exchange and suggested that the Indonesian government introduce a more effective system in disseminating information related to the capital market operation to foreign investors.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN plans quiet EAEC luncheon in Bangkok
ASEAN plans quiet EAEC luncheon in Bangkok TOKYO (AFP): ASEAN foreign ministers plan to invite Japan, China and South Korea to an informal luncheon of prospective members of a regional economic caucus in Bangkok next week, a Japanese news agency reported yesterday. Kyodo News Service said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations wanted to keep the event low key given Japan's caution towards the proposed East Asian Economic Caucus (EAEC), which is strongly opposed by the United States.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Children learn at own pace at Montessori
Children learn at own pace at Montessori By Rudy Madanir JAKARTA (JP): It was half an hour before noon. Dozens of luxury cars, each with a name-card posted on their windshield, lined up at a school gate in Kemang, South Jakarta. A car with a famous Italian name on its windscreen took its turn to stop at the gate. Its left back door opened, ready to receive a beautiful child, handed over by a teacher to a babysitter inside. As soon as it had received its precious cargo, the car sped away.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pest turns into cash
Pest turns into cash MEDAN, North Sumatra: Plant-eating snails that farmers are exterminating because they devour their crops, have been found to be excellent shrimp feed and in high demand here. The Keongmas, as the locals call the snail, fetch Rp 400 (about 20 U.S. cents) a kilogram in the city. As the mollusks are becoming a lucrative commodity, more and more people flock to Percut Sei Tuan coastal area to collect the snails and sell them to shrimp pond owners.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Expert questions Golkar link to bureaucracy
Expert questions Golkar link to bureaucracy JAKARTA (JP): Leading political analyst Miftah Thoha yesterday questioned the civil service corps' unfailing support for Golkar, the ruling political organization, saying that this is unhealthy for Indonesian democracy. The bureaucracy should be non-partisan to better serve the public, Miftah told a seminar to review the role of the Indonesian civil service in the national development program.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Death of a great writer
Death of a great writer Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana has died at the age of 86. We have lost many great literary figures in the past. By using the term great literary figure in reference to this man, I mean that, besides producing literary works of world standard, he pursued a clear principle of life, which was beneficial for the nation. AFP refers to him as Indonesia's Literary Giant. Days before his death, Takdir still showed a strong will to live and to achieve something great.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
29 die in measles outbreak
29 die in measles outbreak CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines (AFP): At least 29 children have died in an outbreak of measles this month in seven remote villages near this southern Philippine city, a local official said yesterday. Emmanuel de Guzman, regional director for the Office of Southern Cultural Communities (OSCC), said 17 died from July 1- 15, while 12 died over the past four days.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI sends three `wushu' athletes to Japan
RI sends three `wushu' athletes to Japan JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI) sent off three wushu athletes yesterday to the Tokyo Open, which is seen as a training ground for the upcoming Asian Games in Hiroshima next October. The three athletes, two men and one woman, have been preparing at the national training center, IGK Manila, the chairperson of the Wushu Indonesian Association told Antara here yesterday.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI hosts Switzerland in Davis Cup tie
RI hosts Switzerland in Davis Cup tie JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will take the advantage of hosting Switzerland in their qualifying round for the 1995 Davis Cup World Group during a five-tie match scheduled for Sept. 23-25. Indonesia, which won a ticket to the World Group qualifying round after beating South Korea 3-2 at home in their Asia Oceania Group 2 matches last May, will likely rely on the hot climate against Switzerland, which will be led by big-serving world number 19 Marc Rosset.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S. policy
U.S. policy Many affluent families in Indonesia are sending their sons and daughters to the United States to study, even though scholastic achievements are mediocre; it is just for the sake of prestige. Not many people know that only the so-called accredited schools are those whose level of teaching is considered up to standard. Last year, many families, who have their sons and daughters studying in the U.S., were shocked to learn that a girl from Indonesia studying at a university in the U.S.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Piped water to be available to 60% of city population
Piped water to be available to 60% of city population JAKARTA (JP): The City Water Company (PDAM Jaya) has said that it will be able to serve 60 percent of Jakarta's 8.4 million population when the development of the Buaran II water treatment plant is completed by the end of this year. "We've been informed by the company's finance director that 85 percent of the plant's construction is already finished," Abdulgani H.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Government to provide funds to establish eco-labeling agency
Government to provide funds to establish eco-labeling agency JAKARTA (JP): The government will give funding to establish and operate an Indonesian eco-labeling agency, which will support the sustainable management of the country's forests, a minister said.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Fair '94 takes in Rp 26b in reported transactions
Jakarta Fair '94 takes in Rp 26b in reported transactions JAKARTA (JP): This year's trade fair at the Kemayoran New Township, which ended over the weekend, recorded at least Rp 25.95 billion (US$11.9 million) in reported business transactions involving 344 companies. The 28-day fair, which was closed on Saturday night by Soekardjo Hardjosoewirjo, was also estimated to have registered around Rp 25 billion in unreported transaction.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Societe Guy Laroche wins lawsuit over trademark
Societe Guy Laroche wins lawsuit over trademark JAKARTA (JP): Societe Guy Laroche, the parent company of the famed French designer's products, has won it's day in court and become the sole owner of the Guy Laroche trademark in Indonesia. The Central Jakarta District Court ruled in favor of the Societe Guy Laroche which filed two lawsuits against Indonesian businesswoman Muljati Kusnadi, who has been selling her products using the French designer's name and logo.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Actor Onky's case is criminal, not civil, says prosecutor
Actor Onky's case is criminal, not civil, says prosecutor JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutor Noor Said has rejected the defense lawyer's claim that movie star Onky Alexander should be tried on civil rather than criminal charges in an alleged swindle also involving his father, Anton Hartmoko Poernomo Sapardan.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Dili incident blown out of proportion'
`Dili incident blown out of proportion' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas says the recent student demonstrations in the East Timor capital of Dili have been widely exaggerated by the foreign media and Indonesia's critics overseas. "I am sorry to see that it has again been blown out of proportion, because these things can happen at any student gathering in any country," Alatas told a press conference at his office, attended by local and foreign journalists yesterday.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Labor broker breaks promises
Labor broker breaks promises PEKANBARU, Riau: Two job seekers from Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, have been stranded here for nine months after their broker broke his promise to ship them to Malaysia. M. Subagia and Murdi said they were lured by the broker's promise of good jobs in Malaysia and they paid Rp 700,000 ($300) each.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Damaged banknotes
Damaged banknotes From Kompas In answer to a letter regarding the withdrawing of salaries from BRI in Kompas on July 1, 1994 we would like to inform the public that those who happen to hold damaged/burnt banknotes can change their money at Bank Indonesia. If after scrutiny the money proves to be genuine a change will be made based on the following: a. A 100 percent exchange for overused banknotes. b.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Garlic smuggling foiled
Garlic smuggling foiled PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The police have foiled separate attempts to smuggle in 11 tons of garlic from abroad and have arrested six suspected smugglers over the past two months. Spokesman for the Southern Sumatra Police Command, Second Lieutenant Suyanto, said seven tons of the garlic was confiscated in Tanjung Jabung, Jambi, and Musi Rawas, South Sumatra, in June. The rest was seized in South Sumatra this month.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta will not face rice crisis, vows authority
Jakarta will not face rice crisis, vows authority JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta chapter of the Logistics Agency (Dolog Jaya) has assured Jakartans that the stock of rice during the current drought season will be adequate to meet demand. "Until yesterday, the agency supplied approximately 700 tons of rice to the Jakarta's nine major wholesale markets," the agency chief, Arifin Hidayat, said at 'coffee morning' gathering at the City Hall yesterday.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
New growth era hailed for Bintan
New growth era hailed for Bintan BINTAN ISLAND, Riau (JP): An Indonesian-Singaporean resort and industrial venture inaugurated new primary projects in its tourism and industrial estates on Bintan Island, yesterday, marking a new era of economic development in the triangle growth area.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
PPD to cooperate with Humpuss
PPD to cooperate with Humpuss The state-owned bus company (PPD) has agreed to cooperate with PT Senawangi Wisamarta Utama (SWU), a subsidiary of a widely diversified Humpuss group, in reconditioning the 43 double-decker buses it has at the SWU's workshop in Bekasi. Ongky Sumarno, the director of PT SWU, was quoted by Antara as saying yesterday the overhaul was expected to cost a total of Rp 4.3 billion (US$2 million).
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Telephone service
Telephone service In response to the letter by Ondy Janeswara of Bekasi, West Java (The Jakarta Post, July 9,1994), on behalf of PT Telkom, I would like to apologize to the writer and other residents in Bekasi for causing inconvenience resulting from our sale promotion held in Bumi Satria Kencana complex. The sale promotion was held in that particular place on consideration that the potential clients could reach it easily.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The average share price closed lower on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday after the broad-based Composite Index gained nearly three points in the previous two days of trading. The JSX Index lost 1.84 points to end at 460.63 yesterday from 462.47 on Monday. However, the narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index strengthened to end at 109.65 from 109.44.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Poor towing service is a civil matter: Police
Poor towing service is a civil matter: Police JAKARTA (JP): Police said yesterday that the dispute between motorists and towing company workers over the companies' service should not be reported to police because it is a civil case. "Towing service companies are all private firms. If some motorists get unsatisfactory service from them, they should file complaints with the firms, not the police. They can even sue the companies for poor service," Lt. Col. Herman S.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
... While teachers say the problems go much deeper
... While teachers say the problems go much deeper JAKARTA (JP): The fact that there is little hope for a better educated generation as long as teachers are severely underpaid and lack proper training resurfaces every time there is a change in the education system.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Build toilet, get married
Build toilet, get married JAKARTA (JP): The West Lombok regency will soon issue a decree making it prerequisite for couples to have their own lavatory before they are married. The ruling also applies to residents who want to build their own house, the Antara news agency reported in a dispatch from Mataram, capital of the West Nusa Tenggara. "The scheme aims at helping make the government's health campaign a success," regent H. Mudjitahid was quoted as saying.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Australia expects $60m in contracts after exhibition
Australia expects $60m in contracts after exhibition JAKARTA (JP): The Australian government expects direct contracts totaling more than A$80 million (about US$60 million) following the recent Australia Today Indonesia '94 promotion in Jakarta, an official said. The minister assisting the Prime Minister on trade and economic development, David Hamill, said in a statement made available yesterday that there are several major deals under negotiation.
Wed, 20 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.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
World best shuttlers meet in Vietnam early next month
World best shuttlers meet in Vietnam early next month JAKARTA (JP): Vietnam, a country with no badminton history, will be the focus of badminton enthusiasts throughout the world as the globe's best shuttlers meet in the World Cup championships in Ho Chi Minh City early next month. Indonesia, currently the dominant badminton powerhouse, is fielding its top players at the Aug. 3-7 invitational tournament held for the first time in the Southeast Asian country.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mangunwijaya visits Kedungombo
Mangunwijaya visits Kedungombo BOYOLALI, Central Java: Noted Catholic priest Y.B Mangunwijaya has visited farmers living on a disputed plot designated as part of the controversial Kedungombo dam. Naryomo, chief of the local socio-political office, said the authorities were not aware of the objective of the visit. "But it won't be a problem because it is an open area," he said.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Door-to-door tax campaign launched
Door-to-door tax campaign launched The West Jakarta mayoralty administration has launched a door- to-door campaign in an effort to collect the overdue property taxes. Prior to the launching of the campaign, Mayor Sutardjianto inspected some 300 collection staff at the Grogol sports complex on Monday.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Presidential treat for poor children
Presidential treat for poor children JAKARTA (JP): Almost 400 underprivileged children from all over Indonesia are currently in Jakarta to enjoy a rare presidential treat. The children, who are being accommodated at the Haj Dormitory in Pondok Gede, East Jakarta, are touring the capital and its surroundings all expenses paid. The peak of their activities, however, will be when they are entertained by President Soeharto at the presidential palace this Saturday, National Children Day.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Government starts phasing in free schooling scheme
Government starts phasing in free schooling scheme JAKARTA (JP): With the start of the new school year this week, the government has begun to phase in the free schooling program at the junior high school level, mindful that there will be difficulties due to budget constraints. Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro has issued decree no.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Haryono Suyono, a minister of many talents
Haryono Suyono, a minister of many talents By Santi W.E. Sukanto JAKARTA (JP): Several local reporters covering the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) ministerial conference on population late last year squirmed uncomfortably as they listened to a long string of foreign officials speak about their countries' population programs.