Archive: 9 August 1994
48 articles found
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
INRO short of bullets but prices still surging
INRO short of bullets but prices still surging KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) said it was running out of "bullets" to fight rubber's surging prices which yesterday hit limit-up in Tokyo after a sudden fall in regional markets last week. Prices suddenly tumbled three weeks after INRO entered the market on July 8 to cool an otherwise sizzling market that saw prices rocketing to six-year highs, its first such intervention since 1989.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Batik exhibition in Yogya
Batik exhibition in Yogya YOGYAKARTA: Works by Batik painter Ardiyanto are being displayed here in a long-month exhibition to mark his 50th anniversary. Ardiyanto exhibits his paintings at his own gallery starting from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. His works have been exhibited overseas, including Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States. At the closing of the event, Ardiyanto plans to launch a book on Indonesian art, Antara reported. (par)
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
New insurance club launched
New insurance club launched INSURERS GET NEW CLUB: The director for insurance of the Ministry of Finance, Sophar L. Toruan (center), on behalf of director general of financial institutions Bambang Soebianto, officially launched the Indonesian Insurance Club (IIC) yesterday.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI-China investment and trade ties to be discussed
RI-China investment and trade ties to be discussed JAKARTA (JP): A two-day seminar here later this month will discuss opportunities in trade and investment relations between Indonesia and China, two densely populated countries which normalized diplomatic relations four years ago.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt to award 5 working deals on general mining
Govt to award 5 working deals on general mining JAKARTA (JP): The government will award five working contracts for general mining in Irian Jaya, North Sulawesi and South and North Sumatra to foreign joint ventures by the mid of this month, a business leader said. Beni N.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Prices on the Jakarta Stock eased yesterday after booking a significant gain last week, with many large stocks losing ground in a profit taking. The broad-based Composite Index, which rose five percent last week, closed lower at 472.40 in active trading as compared to 472.80 on Friday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also lost ground to close at 111.75 from 112.58.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Organda urges increase in public transportation fees
Organda urges increase in public transportation fees JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Chapter of Public Transport Owners' Organization (Organda DKI) has proposed a 23 to 120 percent increase in the fares of public transit vehicles, including taxis, despite signs that the government will not endorse any fare hike demands this year.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Batam has adequate supply of telephone lines: Telkom
Batam has adequate supply of telephone lines: Telkom BATAM ISLAND, Riau (JP): Batam, an island developed as an export processing zone and tourist resort in the Riau archipelago, has enough telephone lines to support rapid growth of businesses, a telecommunications executive said.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Red tape bottleneck matter of bureaucratic pathology
Red tape bottleneck matter of bureaucratic pathology Improving productivity and efficiency of the bureaucracy has been the government's obsession for a long time. The work week which will be tried out soon is seen as to achieve that goal. Sociologist Kastorius Sinaga argues that bureaucratic reform is imperative in this globalization era. JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank recently discussed the red tape of Indonesian bureaucracy in its latest annual report.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Halal' label intensified
`Halal' label intensified BANDUNG, West Java: The provincial branch of the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) has asked several countries to cooperate in the labeling of halal ("good" for consumption in the Islamic religious teaching) on their products. So far, MUI has contacted the New Zealand Meat Management organization, the Australian Federation of Islamic Community and Japan, branch chairman KHR Totoh Abdul Fatah said.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Titles for sports events
Titles for sports events It is commendable that The Jakarta Post is trying its best to cover sports events as much as possible to cater to the interests of sports lovers in this country. It devotes one or two full pages to this section.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fidel Ramos vows to rid Mindanao of violent crime
Fidel Ramos vows to rid Mindanao of violent crime ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): President Fidel Ramos yesterday vowed to rid the country's southern Mindanao region of violent crime after a priest was freed unharmed but an ethnic Chinese businessman was found murdered by suspected Moslem kidnappers.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Emil warns of excesses from industrialization
Emil warns of excesses from industrialization JAKARTA (JP): Senior economist Emil Salim says Indonesia should anticipate some of the maladies found in Western society, most notably materialism, individualism, consumerism and secularism as it forges forward its industrialization program. "We should learn from the Western experience in carrying out their industrial revolution," Emil said during a seminar on industrial society yesterday.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rector's lawyer discredits defense
Rector's lawyer discredits defense JAKARTA (JP): Defense lawyer of IISIP Rector Ali Moechtar Hoeta Soehoet, who is facing charges of sexual harassment, asked the South Jakarta District Court to consider the honesty of the witnesses in their verdict. "I ask the honorable judges not to believe the witnesses' testimonies although they have testified under the oath," said Petrus Bala Pattyona when he read his defense statement yesterday.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Learning from history
Learning from history Vice President Try Sutrisno hopes that the documentary film about the history of Indonesia's struggle during the reign of the Dutch Governor General, De Jonge, until the 1950s, compiled by the 10 November Foundation, is broadcast nationwide. According to the vice president, the film is very important, particularly for the younger generation, because they will learn of the hardships experienced by the older generation in achieving the country's independence.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Business persons urged to help improve slums
Business persons urged to help improve slums JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja urged local businessman to support the city administration's plan to do away with slum areas here within three years. "I urge businessmen who live in Jakarta to help the city administration solve the slum problem in Jakarta," said Surjadi during his visit to Tanjung Barat, Lenteng Agung in South Jakarta and Tegal Alur in West Jakarta on Sunday.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto okays construction of huge monument in Bali
Soeharto okays construction of huge monument in Bali JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday gave the go ahead for the construction of the Garuda Wisnu Kencana, a monument in Bali which will be taller than the Statue of Liberty in New York, and stressed that no government money will be used.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Eddy Tansil makes last ditch attempt at peace
Eddy Tansil makes last ditch attempt at peace JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Eddy Tansil, with an imminent corruption indictment hanging over him, made a last ditch effort to settle his debts with the government by offering all the assets of his business empire. Gani Djemat, the prominent lawyer hired to defend Tansil, yesterday during a hearing at the Central Jakarta District Court, gave the breakdown of the value of the assets belonging to the Golden Key Group which is owned by the businessman.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV Today
TV Today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 TV Series: Sinbad 4:30 Science Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Open University 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Talk Show: Wawasan 8:05 TV Drama: Di Antara Dua Pilihan 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Bill Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rebel prince on way to France
Rebel prince on way to France BANGKOK (AFP): Cambodian rebel Prince Norodom Chakrapong, forced out of Phnom Penh July 3 in the wake of an abortive coup d'etat, has left Thailand for France, Thai Foreign Minister Prasong Soonsiri confirmed yesterday. Prince Chakrapong had arrived in Bangkok on Thursday from Malaysia where he sought refuge after the coup bid.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Unity in diversity
Unity in diversity In a country which prides itself on maintaining the principle of unity in diversity, a true administrator is someone who understands the traditions, cultures and aspirations of areas outside his or her native region. This also means that an administrator who comes from one region should one day be ready to serve the local people in other parts of this vast archipelago. About four decades ago this wisdom seemed to have gained a foothold in the hearts and minds of the people.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Man robbed off Rp 65 million
Man robbed off Rp 65 million YOGYAKARTA: Two robbers got away with Rp 65 million (about US$30,000) yesterday. The victim was a Bank Rakyat Indonesia employee who was carrying the cash from another bank, police said. The robbery happened at 8 a.m. when the employee got off a taxi and had his bag snatched by a robber who was armed with a sickle.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
PPP candidates are embroiled in war of words
PPP candidates are embroiled in war of words JAKARTA (JP): The war of words continued yesterday among the leading candidates for the chairmanship election in the Moslem- based United Development Party (PPP). Candidate Sri Bintang Pamungkas accused incumbent chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum of fabricating rumors about the party and then denying them as if they were spread by his rivals.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indovina enters Haiphong
Indovina enters Haiphong HANOI (Reuter): Indovina Bank, a joint venture between Indonesia's Bank Dagang Nasional Indonesia (BDNI) and a Vietnamese partner, will open its first branch outside Vietnam's two main cities in the northern port of Haiphong next Friday. "Haiphong ranks third in terms of foreign investment and has good city development plans," Phan Dao Vu, deputy manager of Indovina's Hanoi branch, told Reuters yesterday.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
3-year-old girl dies in a fire
3-year-old girl dies in a fire A three-year-old girl identified as Yuni Angraini died after suffering critical burns on Sunday evening, when a fire razed a rented house in Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta. The victim, who was reportedly sleeping in separate room from her parents, was caught in the blaze that quickly engulfed the house following the explosion of a kerosene stove.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Message By HE Mr Edward Lee Singapore Ambassador To The Republic of Indonesia
Message By HE Mr Edward Lee Singapore Ambassador To The Republic of Indonesia On The Occasion Of The 29th Anniversary Of Singapore's Independence 1. Singapore celebrates its 29th National Day today. Just as Singapore achieved its independence on 9th August 1965 in a period of transition, today we are also witnessing an era of change both internationally and in the region. The evolving regional order presents challenges and opportunities.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN presents new flag of peace
ASEAN presents new flag of peace JAKARTA (JP): The new flag of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was hoisted for the first time yesterday at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta during an official ceremony marking the organization's 27th anniversary. The flag consisted of the ASEAN symbol, six turret-like shapes symbolizing the ASEAN member countries, but minus the inscriptions, standing in bold yellow against a sky-blue background.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI to partake in three events in Asiad
RI to partake in three events in Asiad JAKARTA (JP): The national sports governing body (KONI) officially confirmed yesterday that Indonesia will partake in badminton, windsurfing and taekwondo in the Asian Games in Hiroshima next October. The decision was reached after KONI's officials met with the managers of those sports' organizations. A final announcement regarding Indonesia's participation in Asia's biggest sport extravaganza will take place on Aug.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sprint rally resumes in Serpong
Sprint rally resumes in Serpong JAKARTA (JP): The national sprint rally championships will resume in Serpong, West Java this weekend with leader Gerry Rusanto seeking his second win to assure himself of the overall title. The two-day event, the third leg in the series, will be held at the same field as that used in last month's previous leg. Drivers will pit their skills on two dusty special stages covering 12 kilometers. All racers who enter the second round are expected to rejoin the rally.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Beware of thieves in public transports
Beware of thieves in public transports From Berita Buana On Saturday, July 16, the Mikrolet minibus which my wife and I were riding picked up four men about ten meters away from the traffic light at the Jl. Otista III and Jl. Otista Raya intersection. The men, whose ages ranged from 45 to 50 years old and rather heavy, got into the vehicle which serves the Kampung Rambutan terminal and Kampung Melayu terminal in East Jakarta.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Al-Ansari: Ambassador and composer
Al-Ansari: Ambassador and composer By Riyadi Kuwait Ambassador Ali Zakaria Al-Ansari is ending his term in Indonesia soon. He agreed to an interview with The Jakarta Post to discuss some of his impressions during his tenure, while revealing a bit of his personality. JAKARTA (JP): When outgoing Kuwait Ambassador Ali Zakaria Al- Ansari returns to his country, Indonesia will miss not simply a seasoned and experienced ambassador, it is also losing a musical master.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Upset, triumph for Hadiyudo at Kosgoro Cup
Upset, triumph for Hadiyudo at Kosgoro Cup JAKARTA (JP): National top paddler Hadiyudo fell and fell hard on his way to the Asian Games table tennis competitions, dropping a match to Chinese rival Qin Zhijian at the Kosgoro Cup final. Hadiyudo, who will form the backbone of national table tennis squad for the continent's biggest sporting event, was edged out in straight sets 18-21, 13-21, 17-21 for the runner-up spot.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
The Listening Post
The Listening Post * Career development in a globalized Indonesia: it's something that concerns many of our readers and listeners; this morning's rebroadcast (Radio Sonora FM 100.9, at 8:15) of Friday's Listening Post addresses the issue, and suggests one increasingly popular way to better prepare oneself for a fast-changing marketplace. * Specialized training lets companies catch up to their western counterparts (and competitors!) as they grow and prosper.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Russel-Fogerty rivalry to continue at Sentul
Russel-Fogerty rivalry to continue at Sentul JAKARTA (JP): The simmering rivalry between superbike riders American Scott Russel and Britain Carl Fogarty will take center stage in Sentul on Aug. 21. The two world beaters are among the 20 riders who have confirmed their entries for the sixth series of the Superbike World Championship. The fifth leg was held in Zeltweg, Austria on July 17.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ramos ends Brunei visit
Ramos ends Brunei visit BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos left here for home yesterday after a three-day state visit to oil-rich Brunei to enhance bilateral ties, trade and investment, officials said. Ramos departed with wife Amelita and a nine-member delegation comprising the foreign affairs, trade and communications secretaries, the armed forces chief, four legislators and the head of Manila's state-owned power firm.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
S'pore's basic political system unchanged
S'pore's basic political system unchanged Today is Singapore's national day. Political scientist Bilveer Singh reflects on both the achievements and the shortcomings of the tiny island republic which became an autonomous Commonwealth state in 1959. SINGAPORE (JP): Singapore's success in providing a material base for society is unquestionable.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutor receives Hartono's dossier
Prosecutor receives Hartono's dossier Police said yesterday that they have handed over the dossier of Hartono Setyawan, a notorious pimp who specialized in brokering high-class call-girls, to the Jakarta High Prosecution office. They will later pass it to the district court for trial. "The dossier was sent to the prosecutor's office on Saturday," Col. Nurfaizi, chief of the Investigative Directorate at the city police headquarters, told reporters.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lost pearl
Lost pearl From Kompas My name is Agus Muhadi and I am now 64 years old. I feel morally obliged to express something that has long occupied my mind. I was watching Vina Panduwinata singing the song Mutiara yang Hilang (The Lost Pearl) on TPI television to welcome the New Year 1994. This song, both music and lyrics, was composed by me. I composed the song in Denpasar, Bali, in 1957 when I was still a 27-year-old bachelor. Actually the lyrics reflect my own life.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tampubolon killers receive between 12 and 15 years
Tampubolon killers receive between 12 and 15 years JAKARTA (JP): Four men found guilty of murdering Brig. Gen. Toga Manahan Franklin Tampubolon were sentenced to long prison terms by the East Jakarta district court yesterday. Hendrik Setyawan, 24, Rusdi Abdul Rahman, 25, and Risdiyanto, 25, were each sentenced to 15 years for intentional murder, while Lukman Muhammad, 30, received 12 years. "The defendants have been found without doubt to have committed the murder," said Presiding Judge Soeroto.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Government bans book published by Al Arqam
Government bans book published by Al Arqam JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih yesterday announced the ban against another book published by the Malaysia-based Al Arqam movement, saying that its content could incite conflicts among Moslems in Indonesia.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bapeksta denies it delays import duty refunds
Bapeksta denies it delays import duty refunds JAKARTA (JP): Tjuk Soeroso, chief of the government-run export facility agency or Bapeksta, yesterday denied charges by export- oriented companies that his agency has often delayed import duty refunds. He blamed the delay on export-oriented companies slowness in filing reports on the realization of their exports to his agency.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Redefinition of customs service urged
Redefinition of customs service urged JAKARTA (JP): An independent research group yesterday suggested that the government redefine its contract with the Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS) in inspecting Indonesia's imports because it runs counter to GATT rules and gives no profits.
Tue, 09 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.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
North Jakarta police deny bribery charge
North Jakarta police deny bribery charge JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta police yesterday denied charges that they had taken bribes from a fence who allegedly bought electronic goods from 13 smugglers last month. Lt. Col. Heru Susanto, the chief of the North Jakarta police, admitted that the fence, identified as Musdar, 36, a resident of Jl. Kebun Bawang VIII, North Jakarta, had once offered his men Rp 20 million (US$9,315) in exchange for part of some contraband confiscated by police.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
MRT projects to start next year
MRT projects to start next year JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Public Works yesterday announced that the oft-delayed urban Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) project, which will link Blok M in South Jakarta with the Kota area in West Jakarta, will begin next year. Ruslan Diwiryo, the ministry's secretary general, said that the government will also build what he called an East-West MRT system. The East-West corridor, which will pass Grogol in West Jakarta, the National Monument in Central Jakarta and Jl.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cooperative faces law suit
Cooperative faces law suit SEMARANG, Central Java: Sixty four families are threatening to sue the management of the provincial branch of the Workers Cooperative for building shoddy houses. "We have formally reported the poor condition of the houses to the cooperative management but there has been no reply," a spokesman for the families, Sambodo, said yesterday. The families are occupants of the Pundak Payung low-cost housing complex in the city's southern outskirts.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Beware of fraud
Beware of fraud From Media Indonesia This is a warning particularly to women who have an ambition to be successful in business. Beware of a man named "Mr. Leiden" (apparently not his real name)! He is certainly not a foreigner, but an Indonesian citizen. Here is the story. My friend's wife who owns a company and rents an office in the hotel KP, Central Jakarta becomes a victim of his deceitful action.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
BDN launches Eurobond valued at US$165 million
BDN launches Eurobond valued at US$165 million JAKARTA (JP): PT Bank Dagang Negara (BDN), Indonesia's fourth largest state-owned bank, has launched a seven-year floating rate note (FRN) Eurobond of US$165 million with the Hong Kong-based J.P. Morgan Securities Asia Ltd. acting as the lead manager. "This is a ground breaking transaction for Indonesian issuers. Borrowers are diversifying their sources of funding," Adam Howard, the head of Capital Market Asia for J.P.