Archive: 1 August 1994
44 articles found
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Magazine closures raise doubts about direction of openness
Magazine closures raise doubts about direction of openness JAKARTA (JP): A noted political scientist says the recent revocation of publishing licenses for three news magazines raises doubts about the direction of the current drive towards political openness in Indonesia. Daniel Dhakidae said Saturday he now doubted the sincerity of the campaign for openness currently being pursued, describing it as "a kind of political festivity in which we enjoy deceitful food".
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tributes flow for Gus Dur's mother
Tributes flow for Gus Dur's mother SURABAYA: Tributes continued to flow as Mrs. Solechah Wahid Hasyim, the mother of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur), was buried in Jombang on Saturday. Mrs. Solechah, who died in Jakarta on Friday night at the age of 73, was buried next to her husband, Abdul Wahid Hasyim, a founding member of the Nahdlatul Ulama in 1926. She was also known for her own political activities.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Red Cross swears its blood clinics hygienic
Red Cross swears its blood clinics hygienic JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Chapter of the Indonesian Red Cross has assured donors, who have recently questioned hygienic conditions at its blood transfusion units, that it only uses disposable hypodermic syringes. "For years we have used only disposable needles, sterilized blood lancets and pipettes to avoid any contamination," head of the blood transfusion unit, Sukantini, told The Jakarta Post on the weekend.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian maid found stabbed
Indonesian maid found stabbed HONG KONG (AFP): Police yesterday were taking a statement from the employer of an Indonesian house maid who was found stabbed on the podium of a private housing estate in a Hong Kong suburb. The 19-year-old woman was discovered shortly after dawn Sunday at Siu Lek- yuen, in Shatin, with her hands and feet tied, her mouth gagged and a knife in one of her wrists, a police spokesman said.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Apartment living is a must now: Surjadi
Apartment living is a must now: Surjadi JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said that living in apartments in a big city like Jakarta is not a question of culture as some people think, but more a question of conditions. Speaking during an inspection visit to Kenari, Central Jakarta, over the weekend Surjadi said that it was the condition of overpopulation and lack of land for new housing facilities in the city which forced inhabitants to resort to staying in apartments.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
NGOs against naming of corrupt officials
NGOs against naming of corrupt officials JAKARTA (JP): Executives of two non-governmental organizations said that a city counselor's proposal to publish the names of corrupt city officials in the mass media would not be effective. Rita Serena Kolibonso, chief of the criminal division of the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), said the proposal is not only ineffective but also violates the "presumption of innocence" principle.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Airports, ports planned for int'l flights, trade
Airports, ports planned for int'l flights, trade JAKARTA (JP): Airports and seaports in North Sulawesi, West Kalimantan and East Kalimantan will be developed to facilitate international flights and trade to support the establishment of sub-regional cooperation involving Indonesia, the Philippines, Brunei and Malaysia.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lilies shines for East Java in archery meet
Lilies shines for East Java in archery meet JAKARTA (JP): Lilies Handayani, the woman archer from East Java who was part of the Indonesian 1988 Olympic team which won the silver medal, scored the gold in the women's single at the national archery contest in Lampung on Saturday. Antara reported that she defeated host archer Yuliasih with a devastating score of 102-84.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Inhutani to take over 18 forest concessions
Inhutani to take over 18 forest concessions JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry has instructed a state- owned timber firm, PT Inhutani I, to take over the management of 18 privately-run concessions following their failure to comply with regulations on sustainable forest management. "The objective of the takeover is no more than preserving our natural resources," said Abdul Fattah, the president of Inhutani I, in a press conference here on Saturday.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fire razes 250 houses
Fire razes 250 houses PEKANBARU, Riau: Fire razed around 250 houses in Bagan Siapi- api, a town on the eastern coast of Sumatra, on Friday. There were no casualties. The fire also gutted schools, mosques and markets in the area, Fahmi Amrie, the chief of the district, told the Antara news agency. Bagan Siapi-api is a fishing town and not equipped with fire fighting facilities. The villagers had to put the fire out by themselves. (emb)
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Licensing process for int'l meets to be simplified
Licensing process for int'l meets to be simplified JAKARTA (JP): The government will simplify arduous licensing procedures for the organization of domestic and international conventions to promote the country's meeting, incentive, convention and exhibition (MICE) industry, an official says. Director for Convention and International Relations of the Directorate General of Tourism W.J.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Three foreign insurers will operate in RI
Three foreign insurers will operate in RI JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon issue licenses to three foreign insurance companies -- Principle Life, Cigna Life, both of the United States, and QEB of Australia -- to operate in the country, says an executive of the Ministry of Finance. Shopar L. Toruan, the ministry's director insurance department, said here Saturday that the three companies will operate in cooperation with domestic partners. Principle Life has formed a joint venture with E.G.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
MH Thamrin building conferred to city
MH Thamrin building conferred to city The heir of national hero Mohammad Husni Thamrin, Mrs. Dee Zubaida Dimyati Thamrin, handed over the management and ownership of the Mohammad Husni Thamrin building on Jl. Kenari II No. 15, Central Jakarta, to the city administration. The handing over of the historical building was done during a ceremony presided over by Governor Surjadi Soedirdja at City Hall on Friday.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fourth Bapindo trial: State versus Subekti
Fourth Bapindo trial: State versus Subekti By Rudy Madanir JAKARTA (JP): The government is increasing the tempo in its endeavor to prosecute all of the people believed responsible for bringing Bapindo to the verge of collapse. After achieving a corruption conviction against a junior Bapindo executive, the state is scheduled today to arraign Subekti Ismaun, the bank's former president, in the South Jakarta District Court.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dayaks give land for free
Dayaks give land for free BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Dayak tribespeople in two villages in Hulu Sungai Utara regency agreed to give up some 48,000 hectares of their land to the government without asking for compensation. The land surrendered has been designated for a number of government social welfare projects, including the construction of roads and places of worship, the Antara news agency reported. The Armed Forces will help in the construction as part of its civic program.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bad roads
Bad roads The June 24, 1994 letter entitled Tangerang area miserable by Edwin Jayusman is timely and well founded. We are also living on one of the roads in Ciputat that has not been repaired for over two years now. The section of Legoso Raya near Jl. Ir Juanda, is so bad that we had to trade in our car for a large Kijang minibus because we could not get across the deep potholes during the rainy season.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Top national boxers dominate Golden Gloves championship
Top national boxers dominate Golden Gloves championship JAKARTA (JP): The Bahari brothers, Nemo and Pino, lived up to their father's expectations as national top pugilists overpowered their unrated rivals at the Golden Gloves championships concluded in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi, on Saturday. Nemo punched his way to the tournament's best boxer after he won a unanimous point decision over unheralded Royke Waney of North Sulawesi in their four-round featherweight finale.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
JSX keeps drifting down despite higher trading
JSX keeps drifting down despite higher trading JAKARTA (JP): Recent increases in deposit rates offered by several major domestic banks, coupled with the U.S. Federal Reserve's indication of another hike in U.S. dollar interest rates by the middle of August, hit the market last week and dragged down overall sentiment.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tips on changing the default font of your Ami Pro files
Tips on changing the default font of your Ami Pro files JAKARTA (JP): For the body of the text of my documents, I usually use NewCenturySchlbk. When you install word processor programs such as Ami Pro and Winword, the default font is usually Times or Times New Roman. Unfortunately, these two fonts are already so overused that your documents will look as boring as most of the Dangdut music today. Here's how you can change the default font of your new Ami Pro documents.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fire inflicts losses on textile company
Fire inflicts losses on textile company JAKARTA (JP): PT Great Golden Star, a textile company, Saturday announced a tremendous operational loss of Rp 8.46 billion (US$3.9 million) last year due to a fire which razed one of its factories. Hennie K. Tanet, financial director of the company, told an annual meeting of its shareholders here that the company, therefore, will not distribute dividends to them from its 1993 operation.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta rally drivers rule Palembang c'ship
Jakarta rally drivers rule Palembang c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta rally drivers ruled the third round of the national championship concluded in Palembang yesterday by taking the eight top places. Unchallenged from the starting line on Saturday Tony Hardianto and navigator Ian Sujono, driving a Subaru Impreza, came out as the overall champions after plying a 706.01 kilometer stretch around South Sumatra's provincial capital. They clocked the fastest time of two hours 30 minutes and 26 seconds.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta-Bogor train
Jakarta-Bogor train From Merdeka Everyday I travel by train to get to work and have noticed something worth worrying about: The railway company does not pay attention to the safety or the convenience of commuters. Many passengers crowd the door of the train so that it cannot be closed. Some people even sit on the top of the train. Obviously, this is dangerous.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Firms warned over nuisance permits
Firms warned over nuisance permits The West Jakarta mayoralty administration is threatening to revoke the operating permits of 20 companies in the area which do not have the necessary Nuisance Act permits. Karsidin, the mayoralty Law and Order Office chief, said he had asked the companies to apply for the documents or face sanctions from the mayoralty administration. "If they fail to do so, we will repeal their operating permits," Karsidin said over the weekend.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
PPP politicians set up `New NU'
PPP politicians set up `New NU' JAKARTA (JP): A number of senior politicians of the United Development Party (PPP) have established a new group called "Nahdlatul Ummah" with the chief task of courting first time voters in the next general election in 1997. Dubbed by the press as the "New NU", its founders said the group is not intended to denigrate the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), one of the four factions in the PPP, which is currently embroiled in the contest for the party's leadership.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia continues swoop on illegals
Malaysia continues swoop on illegals KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A total of 162 illegal immigrants, mostly from Indonesia, were detained in separate operations as Malaysian authorities stepped up a clampdown on illegals, local newspapers reported yesterday. A 44-year old Pakistani, said to be a recruiting agent for a labor agency in Lahore, Pakistan, was also detained for harboring illegal immigrants, police said.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bulgaria takes overall title in weightlifting meet
Bulgaria takes overall title in weightlifting meet JAKARTA (JP): A modest medal collection of two golds, five silvers and five bronzes gave Bulgaria the overall championship title at the 20th junior world weightlifting meet as five new records were produced at the conclusion of the championships on Saturday.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
RP trade deficit widens
RP trade deficit widens MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' trade deficit rose 28.9 percent on an annual basis to US$3.16 billion in the first five months of the year, although capital goods accounted mainly for the rise in imports, the Central Bank said. Merchandise exports rose 16.1 percent to $4.956 billion for the period, with manufactured goods posting a strong advance of $669 million due to increased demand for electrical and electronic equipments and parts, a bank statement said.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
State college entrance test results announced
State college entrance test results announced JAKARTA (JP): The organizing committee for the state-run university entrance examination said less than 9.5 percent of the 66,153 high school students in Jakarta applying for entry into 49 state-run universities were accepted. The results of the entrance examination for state-run universities were released simultaneously at various places throughout the country and announced in newspapers on Saturday.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
River widening affects 818 people
River widening affects 818 people The payment of compensation to Tamansari, West Jakarta, residents who have to move to make way for the widening of the Ciliwung River will resume on Aug. 22. The payment of the compensation was halted last year due to lack of funds. The Ciliwung River widening project affects 600 residents in Pinangsia, 140 residents in Mangga Besar and 78 residents in Tangki subdistrict.
Mon, 01 Aug 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 Family Welfare 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country: Aceh 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious teachings: Hinduism 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Lingkar Budaya 8:05 TV Series: Van der Valk 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Heroes II The Return (I) Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Gas station service
Gas station service From Media Indonesia On July 12 at about 8 p.m., I refueled my car at gas station No. 34401 Pomad, on Jl. Warung Jati Barat, Buncit Raya, South Jakarta, which I have gone to almost every time my car has been running out of gas. When the station attendant filled my Daihatsu Classy car, which has a gasoline capacity of 37 liters (based on its manufacturer's specification sheet), my car's fuel indicator showed it was about half full.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pilger's film smacks of opportunism
Pilger's film smacks of opportunism By Dino Patti Djalal LONDON (JP): In September 1989, two British citizens went to Indochina to do some field research. A year later, Anthony De Normann and Christopher MacKenzie were shocked to learn that their pictures were being shown in a television program on Cambodia. The film Cambodia: The Betrayal depicted their trip to Cambodia as part of a secret British MI6 operation to train the notorious Khmer Rouge guerrillas near the Thai border.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
MNA operates cargo plane
MNA operates cargo plane JAKARTA (JP): Merpati Nusantara Airlines (MNA), a subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia, will start operating a cargo plane this month. Merpati's spokesman, Benny Achmad, told The Jakarta Post here on Saturday that a Boeing 707 will serve tuna cargoes bound for Asia-Pacific destinations, including Japan. Based on Government Regulation No. 10/1978, Merpati is allowed to offer both commercial and cargo flight services.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's oil prices increase to over $17
Indonesia's oil prices increase to over $17 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's oil prices increased to an average of more than US$17 per barrel in June and July from less than $15 in the previous months, Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana announced over the weekend. "The price for our benchmark oil, Minas, even increased to $20.30 a barrel in the last two months from $17 previously," he told reporters after meeting with President Soeharto here on Saturday.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S. visa
U.S. visa I'd like to expand on a topic written by A. Djuana of Jakarta (The Jakarta Post, July 20, 1994) regarding the United States policy on approving visas to America. The letter expressed confusion and anger at the system employed by the U.S. to admit immigrants and visitors. I have to agree the policy is very confusing and can be a bit unfair. I'm an American citizen and my wife is Indonesian. We are in the process of applying for an immigrant visa that has routinely run into problems.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Psychics help locate missing chopper
Psychics help locate missing chopper JAKARTA (JP): The National Search and Rescue Agency, frustrated after six days of searching for a missing helicopter with 18 people on board in the jungle of East Kalimantan, has turned to the services of psychics. The rescue agency's chief, Air Force Commodore Harianto, was quoted by the Antara news agency as saying that while they're at it, the psychics have been asked to locate another helicopter which has been missing since May.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dry spell may continue until October
Dry spell may continue until October JAKARTA (JP): Weather experts are predicting that the current dry spell will last until October in most parts of Indonesia, although some areas may begin to see rain in September. Karjoto Sontokusumo, the chairman of the Meteorological and Geophysics Agency, said on Saturday that rain might start falling in 17 percent of the country in September, but for most of the nation, rain will not come until October.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Zeos Pantera: A sample of how they should make, sell PCs
Zeos Pantera: A sample of how they should make, sell PCs By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): As one of the most progressive industries in the world, the computer industry gives birth to new products almost daily. Some incorporate breakthroughs that bring computer technology to new heights, some are simply `junk.' Some products remain the leader of the pack for extended periods of time, some disappear soon after the hoopla when early adopters start finding their real worth.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Relaxation of ban against abortion urged
Relaxation of ban against abortion urged JAKARTA (JP): A medical expert proposes that Indonesia relax its ban against abortion in the case of embryos known to have abnormalities. Lastiko Bramantyo of the School of Medicine at the University of Indonesia said doctors at present cannot recommend abortions of abnormal fetuses because there is no legal basis for it. "I think abortion should be allowed in this case.
Mon, 01 Aug 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, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners rule Jakarta athletic invitational meet
Foreigners rule Jakarta athletic invitational meet JAKARTA (JP): As expected, the foreign athletes brought in by timber tycoon Bob Hasan for his one day track and field invitational meet ruled the day at Madya Stadium, managing to give the around 600 locals in the audience a rare treat here on Saturday.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto wants fairest and fast judgment on Kedungombo
Soeharto wants fairest and fast judgment on Kedungombo JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has asked the Supreme Court to deal quickly with the controversial land dispute in Kedungombo, Central Java, and to give the fairest judgment possible, taking into account the interests of the people. Chief Justice Purwoto Gandasubrata met with Soeharto at the Merdeka Palace on Saturday during which the Kedungombo litigation was raised.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mrs. Tien Soeharto receives Rp 5b
Mrs. Tien Soeharto receives Rp 5b JAKARTA: First Lady Tien Soeharto, in her capacity as chairperson of the Gotong Royong Kemanusiaan charity foundation, on Saturday received Rp 5.05 billion ($2.4 million) from a group of 16 local wealthy entrepreneurs grouped in the Prasetya Mulya Group. Sudono Salim, the wealthiest of them all, personally handed over the check to Mrs. Tien Soeharto at her Jl. Cendana residence.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Strange scene at Kalibata Mall
Strange scene at Kalibata Mall From Bisnis Indonesia After seeing a movie at 21 Kalibata Mall on July 9 at 9 p.m., my wife and I went down to first floor to look for a public phone booth. When we found one, we noticed three young men were using the telephone together inside the booth. The men were wearing decent clothes and looked well educated, so we were willing to wait patiently until they finished using the phone.