Archive: 29 July 1994
51 articles found
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Huge wildlife sanctuary for Kalimantan
Huge wildlife sanctuary for Kalimantan KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia and Indonesia are to jointly set up the world's largest wildlife sanctuary, covering nearly one million hectares (2.47 million acres) of Borneo island, an official said yesterday. The two countries want to run the sanctuary together with the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), a Yokohama- based timber producer-consumer group which campaigns strongly for sustainable management of tropical forests.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rector candidate announced
Rector candidate announced MEDAN, North Sumatra: Dr. Chairuddin P. Lubis has been announced as the strongest candidate to lead the North Sumatra University (USU) for the 1994-1998 term. Dr. H.M Yusuf Hanafiah, the outgoing rector of the university, announced on Wednesday that Lubis, a professor of medicine, beat four other contenders by getting 32 votes in a closed session attended by 83 professors. The other contenders are Dr. Aslim D. Sihotang, Dr.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Military cadets bring pride to parents, nation
Military cadets bring pride to parents, nation JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto inaugurated 729 cadets as officers yesterday in a full military ceremony at the State Palace, a ceremony that brought pride and joy to the nation. But perhaps no one was prouder than the parents of the cadets, particularly Sutan Nurdin A, the father of Second Lieutenant Dato Rusman, who clinched the top honor among the Navy cadets.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S.-sponsored `new world order' proven ineffective
U.S.-sponsored `new world order' proven ineffective JAKARTA (JP): Any new world order must be based on the partnership of all nations in the world and not on the sole leadership of the United States, a senior diplomat says. Hasnan Habib, Indonesia's former ambassador to the U.S and a retired Army lieutenant general, said the U.S. leadership, as the sole major power, has proven ineffective in solving many of the problems that surfaced in the post Cold War era.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
School fees
School fees From Bisnis Indonesia As a concerned parent I want to obtain some information and at the same time would like to give some suggestions. * The President once said that elementary school education is free. But the reality is different. All my children have to pay school fees. The last child, in the sixth grade, has to pay Rp 500 per month. Is this approved by the educational authority?
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tansil enjoyed red-letter facility at 3 other banks
Tansil enjoyed red-letter facility at 3 other banks JAKARTA (JP): Eddy Tansil, the businessman at the center of the Rp 1.3 trillion (US$620 million) loan scandal at Bapindo, said yesterday that he enjoyed similar treatment from three other state banks -- Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), Bank Bumi Daya (BBD) and Bank Dagang Negara (BDN).
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Organizers randomly choose 24 lifters for steroid testing
Organizers randomly choose 24 lifters for steroid testing JAKARTA (JP): Organizers of the 20th junior world weightlifting championships have randomly picked 24 samples of urine from participating lifters and say there will no banned drug cases to tarnish the event.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ferguson's 1940s style lures local jazz fans
Ferguson's 1940s style lures local jazz fans By Franki Raden JAKARTA (JP): If you live in New York and subscribe to the Village Voice music tabloid, you'll soon be familiar with the name Maynard Ferguson, a musician who frequently appears in jazz clubs in downtown Manhattan. Canadian-born Ferguson, through his trumpet prowess, has developed Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong's musical technic into a perfect standard.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan investment in SE Asia jumps by 680%
Taiwan investment in SE Asia jumps by 680% TAIPEI (AFP): Taiwan investors have poured US$3.03 billion into southeast Asian countries in the first half of 1994, a huge 680-percent rise over one year ago, China Times Express said yesterday. Citing statistics compiled by the Investment Commission, the paper said that investment in the region has totalled $21.8 billion since local businessmen rushed to operate from regional countries from 1980s.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Seminar on venture capital
Seminar on venture capital JAKARTA (JP): Bacelius Ruru, chairman of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam), and Marzuki Usman, chief commissioner of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) will be among the speakers at a seminar on venture capital and over the counter (OTC) market to be held here next month. Other speakers will include Aburizal Bakrie, chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce Industry (Kadin), and Gunawan Yusuf, an executive of a securities company.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta branch contributes over 90% of SSE's trading volume
Jakarta branch contributes over 90% of SSE's trading volume JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta representative office of the Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSE) contributes more than 90 percent to its total share trading volume, says an executive of the market. Helmy Azwari, the chief representative, said here yesterday that in June alone, his office recorded a trading volume of 90.83 million shares which accounted for 97.71 percent of the East Java-based market's total trading volume.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Three Tampubolon trial defendants seek acquittal
Three Tampubolon trial defendants seek acquittal JAKARTA (JP): The defense lawyers in the trial of three of the four suspects in the killing of Brig. Gen. Tampubolon yesterday asked the East Jakarta District Court to acquit their clients of all charges. While the lawyer for the other defendant has requested a lighter sentence for his client.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
UPS to expand in Asia
UPS to expand in Asia SINGAPORE (AFP): The world's largest courier service, United Parcel Service (UPS), announced yesterday plans to increase its operations in the Asia-Pacific region, a senior company official said. Kent Nelson, the chief executive officer of the U.S.-based company, said UPS had already drawn up plans to either begin opening new offices in countries in the region or through joint ventures and expanding existing operations.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI looks for new export markets for its workers
RI looks for new export markets for its workers JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is hopeful it can expand its markets beyond the traditional Middle East and Asian countries to export its workers to, a government official says. Suramsihono, president of the newly incorporated PT Binajasa Abadikarya, told reporters yesterday that his company plans to explore the potentials of even more distant markets.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mizoguchi's film full of rage, ambivalence about sex roles
Mizoguchi's film full of rage, ambivalence about sex roles By Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): Kenji Mizoguchi is ambivalent. On one hand, he commiserates with women, but on the other he keeps a distance from them. He condemns male chauvinism, but respects the male pride. These characteristics were observed during Kenji Mizoguchi's film week, from July 19 to 26, at Taman Ismail Marzuki Art Center, Central Jakarta.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police finally grab notorious `untouchable' pimp
Police finally grab notorious `untouchable' pimp JAKARTA (JP): Police announced yesterday that they have arrested Hartono, the country's most notorious pimp of high-class callgirls, who has evaded the law over the past two decades. He was picked up by police at his mansion in the elite Pondok Indah housing complex in South Jakarta. "At first I thought he (Hartono) would be a physically imposing figure. I was caught by surprise when I found he was very tiny, only around 150 centimeters tall.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Asiad boxer loses in final proving ground
Asiad boxer loses in final proving ground JAKARTA (JP): Flyweight Rahman Kikili, one of the seven amateur boxers being groomed for the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima next October, went down in an upset during the fourth day of the 16th Golden Gloves boxing championships in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi. Rahman, who hails from South Sumatra, was marginally outpointed by to Hamdani Tomagola from Jakarta in an even and intense match, according to Antara.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian private power plant to supply Thailand
Malaysian private power plant to supply Thailand KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia will soon license a consortium to build a 650 megawatt (MW) power plant to supply electricity to Thailand, Energy, Posts and Telecommunications Minister S. Samy Vellu said yesterday. The minister said Landmarks Holdings, Time Engineering and Yayasan Islam Perlis will form the Perlis Power consortium to build the 1.5 billion ringgit (US$579 million) plant in Perlis state on the border with Thailand.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt rice stock is enough for seven months: Bulog
Govt rice stock is enough for seven months: Bulog JAKARTA (JP): The government's rice stock is sufficient to feed the nation for seven months, Food Minister Ibrahim Hasan said yesterday in dismissing concerns that Indonesia may be forced to import the staple crop because of the drought.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Interest rate rise seen as temporary and localized
Interest rate rise seen as temporary and localized JAKARTA (JP): The current increase in banking deposit rates is only temporary because its main objective is to curb capital outflows, I Nyoman Moena, a former chairman of the Association of Private Domestic Banks (Perbanas), said. "The nature of the increase is very temporary and very local," he said.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Is exclusivity hazardous?
Is exclusivity hazardous? This country has seen many splinter religious groups although only a few of them have become national topics. At least not many of them -- including Darul Hadis -- have been the subject of heated debate like Darul Arqam, an exclusive Islamic group whose popularity has become ubiquitous in several areas of the country lately. The group is now in hot water for its apparent exclusivity. And its fast-growing popularity seems to have caused concern among the authorities.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Darul Ulum school becomes favorite
Darul Ulum school becomes favorite SURABAYA, East Java: The Darul Ulum Moslem senior high boarding school in Jombang has become a favorite institution with applicants flocking from many areas outside East Java. The school, jointly organized by the Darul Ulum Moslem boarding school and the government's Agency for Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT), will only take 80 students this year under a very tight selection process. The school's patron Muh.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Amateur golfer Denny still in the lead
Amateur golfer Denny still in the lead JAKARTA (JP): Taking advantage of playing on home ground, the rising star amateur golfer Denny Supriadi kept his sole lead after the third day of action of the Jakarta Golf Circuit at Sawangan layout yesterday. Denny, 19, who helped Indonesia in retaining the Putra Cup title early this year, was in the lead since the opening round on Tuesday, thanks to his consistent play and perfect putting throughout the round.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Captain jailed over murder of Marsinah
Captain jailed over murder of Marsinah JAKARTA (JP): An Army captain was sentenced to nine-months imprisonment by a military tribunal in Surabaya, East Java, yesterday, for failing to report to his superiors about the impending murder of labor activist Marsinah last year. The conviction against Captain Kusaeri, formerly chief of the Porong military in Sidoarjo, has seemed to have brought the trials of the highly controversial murder case to a conclusion. Col.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta to host cultural festival
Jakarta to host cultural festival A special cultural festival aimed at enhancing cultural ties among ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member countries will be held in Jakarta in September. Sponsored by the ASEAN program consultant and the Grahana Casta, the festival will include cultural performances such as dance and music shows, art exhibitions and tourism promotional activities from the member countries.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian artists bound for Perth, S'pore
Indonesian artists bound for Perth, S'pore JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian painters will be taking part in two major exhibitions in Singapore and Perth, Australia, in another sign that Indonesia's art is going global. Five painters grouped in Indonesia Lima will exhibit their works in Perth, West Australia, from Aug. 20 through Aug. 24. The exhibition, to take place at the Burswood Resort Hotel, is to coincide with the opening of the Indonesian Consulate in Perth.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Australian aid for ASEAN
Australian aid for ASEAN BANGKOK (Reuter): Australia will provide Southeast Asian nations with Australian A$32 million (US$24 million) over the next four years under a program to fund joint projects in the region. About A$14 million (US$10 million) is for small-scale ventures initiated by private business, research bodies or government. The rest will be spent on energy and environment schemes, the Australian embassy said in a statement.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to close lower for four consecutive days on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday. The broad-based Composite Index lost 0.40 point yesterday to close at 452.96 from 453.36 on Wednesday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also closed 0.11 point lower at 108.56 from 108.67. Mulialand began its capital market debut yesterday by listing 378 million shares. But there was no movement of its share prices on the first day of transactions.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI athletes to compete in seven events for sure: KONI
RI athletes to compete in seven events for sure: KONI JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's athletes are destined to represent their country in at least seven events in the upcoming Asian Games The seven events are a sure thing, with the national sports council (KONI) hinting that the country will take part in no more than 15 out of the 34 events contested.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Joint-venture water park project approved
Joint-venture water park project approved BEKASI (JP): The Bekasi Regency Legislative Assembly has approved a joint-venture project between the regency administration and a private company to develop a water park and sports center. Masyhuri, the spokesman for a committee set up by the assembly, was quoted by Bisnis Indonesia as saying yesterday that the joint-venture agreement was endorsed by the assembly at its plenary session on Monday.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m Cartoon: I'm Telling 3:05 Science film: Langka dan Unik 3:30 TV Series: Wars in Peace 4:00 Student Quiz 4:30 TV Series: Heart of Courage 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Management: Business after Retirement 6:05 Pelangi 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Parlementaria 8:05 Film: Kiprah 9:00 World News 9:30 Talk Show: Canda Ria 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Inherit the Wind Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Thank you Indonesia
Thank you Indonesia From Media Indonesia My name is Yoshi. I spoke very little of the Indonesian language when I came here from Japan a year ago. But after attending the language course at BIPA (Indonesian Language for Foreign Participants), Literature Department of UI (University of Indonesia) under the student exchange program, I have gained proficiency in the language.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar opening up under new leaders, envoy says
Myanmar opening up under new leaders, envoy says JAKARTA (JP): Myanmar is opening up under a new generation of leaders, according to its ambassador designate to Indonesia. U Nyi Nyi Than said the image of Myanmar as a closed and isolated country which frequently violates human rights, as portrayed by many press articles, is simply inaccurate.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
45 people, one serviceman arrested in gambling den raid
45 people, one serviceman arrested in gambling den raid JAKARTA (JP): Police said yesterday that they have captured 45 gamblers, an owner of a billiards house and a military officer working as his special guard, in a raid on a pool hall functioning as a gambling den. Police also detained employees of the billiard house for questioning. Lt. Col. Latief Rabar, a spokesman for City Police, said the suspects were captured when police raided the New Pacific Billiard house on Jl.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Environment concern
Environment concern From Republika I am saddened whenever I learn that a piece of land has been transformed into a real estate project. More often than not, the establishment of real estate is not possible without considerable destruction to the environment. The filling of a number of lakes in the Tangerang area is a case in point. Why can't the lakes be left alone in order to add to the beauty of the landscape? I call on developers to show concern for the environment.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Aussie chief of defense due here
Aussie chief of defense due here JAKARTA (JP): Australian Defense Minister Robert F. Ray will visit Indonesia as the guest of his Indonesian counterpart, Gen. Edi Sudradjat, starting Monday, the Australian Embassy announced. During the six-day visit, Ray is scheduled to meet with President Soeharto, Vice President Try Sutrisno and Commander of the Armed Forces Gen. Feisal Tanjung. Ray is also scheduled to visit Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Lombok to better understand Indonesia outside the capital.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Twenty cars ready to battle at Formula Asia race in Sentul
Twenty cars ready to battle at Formula Asia race in Sentul JAKARTA (JP): Twenty cars are set to battle their way to top honors at the Formula Asia single seater race at Sentul international track on Aug. 5-7. Host Indonesia will field the biggest in number with 12 cars while others coming from England (1), Hong Kong (2), Malaysia (2), India (2) in the second round of the Formula Asia circuit. The first round was also held at Sentul on July 9 -10.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday. Poolside - BBQ Night with Hawaiian Band, Wednesday. * Sheraton Lagoon Nusa Dua Beach: Poolside Terrace - Janger Cultural Performance, Friday. Pasar Ikan Seafood Market, Saturday.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Inco reports profit rise
Inco reports profit rise JAKARTA (JP): PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco) yesterday announced an 80.9 percent increase in a net profits to US$16.11 million in the first semester from $8.85 million in the same period of last year -- in spite of a slight decline in nickel prices.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Umi Kalsum wins Mother contest
Umi Kalsum wins Mother contest Hajjah Umi Kalsum from Pasar Minggu has been selected as Model Mother of South Jakarta over 18 other competitors. The second place winner of the contest, which was held here on Tuesday evening, is Hajjah Endang Sumaroh from Kebayoran Lama. Third place was taken by Hajjah Zalika Syamsulbahar from Setyabudi sub-district. South Jakarta Mayor H.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ulema's involvement in politics
Ulema's involvement in politics Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) ulemas' willingness to come back into politics drew attention from the Indonesian media following the Rembang (Central Java) meeting which was organized by NU politicians recently. But the ulemas' comeback into political life has received a negative response from Moslem intellectuals. They strongly oppose the NU's ulemas who wish to lead the Moslem-backed United Development Party (PPP).
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fire guts 300 houses in Bandung
Fire guts 300 houses in Bandung BANDUNG (JP): Fire gutted more than 300 houses in a densely populated area in Central Bandung on Wednesday night. There were no casualties, according to preliminary report. Two other fires in other parts of the town occurring simultaneously stretched the city's fire fighting capacity to the limit and is blamed partly for the inability to contain the spread of the fire near the Braga shopping center area.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Gunung Agung to open new bookstores, distribution center
Gunung Agung to open new bookstores, distribution center JAKARTA (JP): PT Toko Gunung Agung, a bookstore owner listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, will expand its business network nationwide by opening new stores and a distribution center.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pelni, travel agents meet to improve marine tourism
Pelni, travel agents meet to improve marine tourism JAKARTA (JP): Executives of the state-owned shipping firm PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Pelni) and some 80 travel agents began a four-day workshop yesterday to formulate measures to improve the country's marine tourism industry.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tourism growth in Asia
Tourism growth in Asia KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): China will spearhead Asia's huge tourism growth over the next six years, followed by India and Indonesia, a senior official of Visa International said yesterday. "Asia's meteoric economic growth and rising affluence will make it the fastest growing travel market in the 1990s and the growth will come from within the region with China as the next major travel generating country," said Francis Hsu, Visa's travel marketing director of the Asia Pacific.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Asian nations to meet on Islamic sect
Southeast Asian nations to meet on Islamic sect KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Southeast Asian countries will meet next week to discuss banning a messianic Islamic sect that has aroused security concerns around the region, a Malaysian official said on yesterday. Ministers in charge of religious affairs for countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will meet on Malaysia's northern island resort of Langkawi on Aug. 3 and 4, an official in the prime minister's department said.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bintan island is `region's next Bali'
Bintan island is `region's next Bali' By Richard Hubbard SINGAPORE (Reuter): At the eastern end of the Malacca Straits just south of Singapore lies a lush, green tropical island undergoing a multi-billion dollar transformation, which its backers believe will create "a new Bali" as well as a major industrial center.
Fri, 29 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.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Students want headmaster back
Students want headmaster back KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: At least 500 students of the state SMAN I senior high school protested on Wednesday against the decision of the local education office to transfer their headmaster to other school. Representatives of the students told the office's administration coordinator R.S Saenong that they felt it hard to let their headmaster Muh. Idrus move because he had done a lot to improve the quality of the school, according to Antara.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soedradjat will become professor
Soedradjat will become professor Governor of Bank Indonesia J. Soedradjat Djiwandono, 55, will be inducted on Saturday as professor of the School of Economics at the University of Indonesia (UI), at the university's Salemba campus. At his inducement, Soedradjat is scheduled to present a scientific paper entitled Macro Economy in the Context of the Changing World; Challenges for Macro Policy in the Next Century.
Fri, 29 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Amex to instruct trainers
Amex to instruct trainers JAKARTA (JP): American Express Company (Amex), a U.S. charge card company, will hold four-days of instruction here next week for trainers in tourism customer service. Bill Pardos, general manager of Amex Indonesia, told reporters here yesterday that 30 people from various tourism-related organizations had been selected to participate in the training. Upon completion of their education, the local trainers will be assigned to instruct other trainers.