Archive: 15 September 1994
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Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Japanese investments rise in Malaysia amid new economies
Japanese investments rise in Malaysia amid new economies KUALA LUMPUR (UPI): Japanese investments in Malaysia have been on the rise since early this year, despite the emergence of new potential powerhouse economies such as China and Vietnam.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RCTI's scholarships
RCTI's scholarships From Neraca RCTI television has done the right thing in providing scholarships for teachers' children who are high achievers in their schools. This can be a good example to other private institutions. Many low-rank employees such as office cleaners, security guards, couriers etc. need such assistance. WAHYUNI Tangerang
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Gerson Poyk to read stories
Gerson Poyk to read stories JAKARTA (JP): Writer Gerson Poyk is scheduled to read his short stories at the cultural center Taman Ismail Marzuki, Central Jakarta on Sept.22. The short-story reading, featuring around four of Poyk's realist-naturalist stories dated 1970s to 1990s, will focus on Poyk's ideas of a so-called jembatan kemanusiaan (humanity bridge), said the writer of 10 novels.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fire destroys Hero supermarket in Mampang
Fire destroys Hero supermarket in Mampang JAKARTA (JP): A fire believed to have started in a cool storage area razed the Hero supermarket on Jl. Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta, in the wee hours of yesterday. No casualties were reported in the blaze, but the one-story supermarket, which was renovated six months ago, was totally destroyed.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia's Sikap, RI's Bukaka sign power deal
Malaysia's Sikap, RI's Bukaka sign power deal KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's Sikap Power Management Services Sdn. Bhd. and Indonesia's PT Bukaka Teknik Utama are to sign a deal to build a coal-fired power plant and a regional power grid at a cost of nearly US$10 billion, a report said yesterday.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Riyama's killer gets 18 years imprisonment
Riyama's killer gets 18 years imprisonment JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta District Court sentenced Goenadi Tjahyo Wargo to 18 years imprisonment yesterday for killing Dr. Riyama Yawoga, a general practitioner, in January. "After examining all the facts I find the defendant guilty as charged," presiding Judge Surti Hari Pramono said. Goenadi was accused of killing Dr. Riyama who was found dead in her bedroom on Jan. 14 with her head nearly severed from her body.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Flaws in understanding role of religion in Pancasila?
Flaws in understanding role of religion in Pancasila? By J. Soedjati Djiwandono JAKARTA (JP): Recent events show certain fundamental flaws in understanding religion as related to Pancasila. Unless corrected once and for all, these flaws may seriously alter the future of the nation. One flaw concerns the position of religion in the Pancasila state. Many people tend to be ambivalent as to whether Indonesia is a secular or a religious state. The most common answer is that it is neither.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Senen traders protest against intimidation
Senen traders protest against intimidation JAKARTA (JP): Seventeen traders from block I and II of Senen Market in Central Jakarta went to the City Council on Tuesday in protest of the lease from PT Pembangunan Jaya and alleged threats made by the management of the company.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Agenda of APEC ministerial meeting drafted
Agenda of APEC ministerial meeting drafted By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat YOGYAKARTA (JP): Senior officials from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum ended three days of meetings here yesterday by identifying issues to be discussed during November's APEC Ministerial Meeting in Jakarta.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Major hike proposed for national sports budget
Major hike proposed for national sports budget JAKARTA (JP): The government has set next year's budget for national sports development at Rp 11 billion (US$4.15 million), almost six times as much as last year's figure of Rp 2 billion. Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman told a hearing with the House of Representatives in charge of social affairs presided over by Ismail Hasan here on Tuesday that the hike was primarily aimed at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Unlawful demolition of city property to be investigated
Unlawful demolition of city property to be investigated JAKARTA (JP): The city administration said yesterday it will investigate reports of unlawful demolition of city property, including school buildings, by the developer of the Taman Rasuna apartment complex in Kuningan, South Jakarta.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Kalam' publication goes on despite ban of patron
`Kalam' publication goes on despite ban of patron JAKARTA (JP): The financially troubled Kalam, one of Indonesia's only two literature magazines, is determined to continue publication despite the closure of its patron, Tempo magazine, in June. The third edition of Kalam hit the street yesterday with the cover story on nationalism, featuring articles written by prominent intellectuals like Ariel Heryanto, Arief Budiman, Onghokham and Azyumardi Azra.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tarmizi wants 53% increase in religious affairs budget
Tarmizi wants 53% increase in religious affairs budget JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher says he is looking for a 53 percent increase in his department's budget for next year. Tarmizi told a hearing with the Commission IX of the House of Representatives, yesterday, that he needs a budget of Rp 1.57 trillion ($723 million) to finance some of his department's programs during the 1995/1996 fiscal year, which begins on April 1.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia hails Cairo declaration on population
Indonesia hails Cairo declaration on population JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia hailed yesterday the 20-year action plan to curb world population growth contained in the final declaration of the just ended United Nations International Conference on Population in Cairo.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
No 3-in-1 rule on Saturdays
No 3-in-1 rule on Saturdays City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hindarto is considering doing away with the three-in-one traffic rule on Saturdays as the five- day work week for civil servants takes effect next August. "We are seriously considering wiping out the three-in-one traffic policy on Saturdays next year," Hindarto said on Tuesday as quoted by Antara.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
PDI removes councilor
PDI removes councilor BANDUNG: The West Java chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) has removed one of its members from the province's legislative assembly because of his "disloyalty" to the chapter's new executive board. Hua Uun Sunarya was relieved of his assembly seat as of Sept. 12 by the board, according to the Antara news agency.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia and RI to set up $7.5b power plant project
Malaysia and RI to set up $7.5b power plant project KUALA LUMPUR (UPI): Malaysia and Indonesia will sign a joint venture agreement this weekend to build a US$7.5 billion coal- fired power plant, a company spokesman said yesterday. Located in southern Sumatra, Indonesia, the plant will have an eventual generating capacity of 5,000 megawatts of electricity, Sikap Project Management Service's executive director Ravindra Nathan said.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
No third party involved in minibus drivers strike
No third party involved in minibus drivers strike JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights said yesterday that last week's transport strike, which paralyzed traffic throughout the city, was a spontaneous action by minibus drivers and not organized by criminal elements. "Based on the police investigation and facts gathered in the field, we can conclude that it is a spontaneous action," said commission member Bambang Soeharto and Albert Hasibuan.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Feisal defends police shooting of criminals
Feisal defends police shooting of criminals JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung yesterday said that police officers shot criminals during crime operations to subdue the suspects and not to arbitrarily kill them. "In any operation police officers must abide by the law," Feisal told a hearing of the Commission I on security and defense of the House of Representatives.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Boost skills of populace: Soeharto
Boost skills of populace: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Developing countries can improve their social, political and economic life only if they strive to strengthen the skills of its population, President Soeharto said. Opening an international conference on human resource development at the State Palace last night, Soeharto appealed to the industrialized countries to lend a helping hand because developing countries cannot achieve these goals alone.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Asian and European stock exchanges close mixed
Asian and European stock exchanges close mixed HONG KONG (Agencies): Stock markets closed mixed around Asia yesterday with bigger markets such as Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore falling while others such as Manila, Taipei and Sydney rose. Hong Kong's stocks fell amid a fresh Sino-British spat, with the Hang Seng Index shedding 90.61 or nearly one percent to close at 9,846.40. In Tokyo, share prices fell back from a two-day winning run on the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Islamic center ready in 1994
Islamic center ready in 1994 UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The new Islamic Center Mosque which is being built here should be ready by next March, according its chief financier. Gen. (ret.) M. Jusuf, who had the idea of building the mosque, said that the center's building itself will be able to accommodate up to 10,000 people. A total of 40,000 people could be accommodated if the surrounding fields are included, he said as reported by the Antara news agency in a dispatch from Jakarta.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Most airports in Indonesia inadequate, expert says
Most airports in Indonesia inadequate, expert says JAKARTA (JP): An airline executive warned yesterday that most airports in Indonesia lack adequate facilities, possibly putting airliners, and passengers, in peril. The president of the national air carrier Garuda Indonesia, Wage Mulyono, told Commission V of the House of Representatives here yesterday that most airports in the country have very poor infrastructures and facilities.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
SBSI supporters demand release of their leader
SBSI supporters demand release of their leader JAKARTA (JP): The government in an unexpected move yesterday agreed to meet with representatives of the outlawed Indonesian Prosperous Workers Union (SBSI) who were demanding the release of their chairman Muchtar Pakpahan.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
One-third of state agricultural firms losing money
One-third of state agricultural firms losing money JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsyah announced yesterday that 12 out of 35 state-owned agricultural companies suffered losses of Rp 30.7 billion (US$14.1 million) in the first quarter of this year. He said in a hearing with Commission IV of the House of Representatives (DPR) that the companies were comprised of nine plantation firms, two fishery companies and one animal husbandry company.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Textile exports may fall short of achieving target
Textile exports may fall short of achieving target JAKARTA (JP): The country's textile exports will most likely fall short of achieving the target of US$7 billion this year because exports during the first quarter of this year declined by 26 percent to US$ 1.6 billion, the Indonesian Textile Association (API) said yesterday.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
This Sunday
This Sunday Don't miss the inaugural Sunday edition of The Jakarta Post this Sunday. It is filled with informative and entertaining articles plus the latest, up to late Saturday night, major news from around the world, including sports results. Call your newspaper agent to have your copy delivered to your doorstep on Sunday morning. If you're already a subscriber of The Jakarta Post, you will get yours automatically. -- Publisher
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Thailand reopens access to Mons
Thailand reopens access to Mons BANGKOK (AFP): The Thai authorities are scheduled to reopen today a frontier access to 6,000 Myanmarese Mon refugees who were forced back into their country by Thai security forces last week, police said. Blockades between Thai territory and the Holokhani camp will be taken down so that humanitarian groups can get food to the refugees, Mon sources said.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Japan pardons Asian Games supremo over Taiwan row
Japan pardons Asian Games supremo over Taiwan row TOKYO (AFP): The Japanese Olympic committee backed down yesterday from threats to withdraw support for Asian sport supremo Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad for inviting Taiwan's president to the Asian Games.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
South Korea has brilliant start, beating Thais 3-1
South Korea has brilliant start, beating Thais 3-1 JAKARTA (JP): South Korea marked its first step into the Asian youth under-19 soccer championship by smashing Thailand 3-1 yesterday. The zeal was already felt when Park Sung-bae hit inside Thailand's net in the 5th minute, followed by many venturesome moments for both parties until Korea made its second goal in the 25th through Chung Sang Nam on a pass from Sung Bae.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Private enterprise
Private enterprise The firm measure taken by Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo to organize the forestry industry has been widely talked about. As reported earlier, the measure has also raised questions, as well as some anxiety, concerning the possibility that a new policy towards private business could be in the making. The raising of such questions is also due to the fact that in the wake of the Edy Tansil case, a series of pointed comments have been aimed at private business.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV Today
TV Today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Tarzan 3:05 Children's Creativity 3:30 TV Series: Gunsmoke 4:30 Sports discussion: Stamina 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama: Meniti Pelangi 8:05 TV Series: Combat 9:00 World News 9:30 Sports: Arena dan Juara: Super Cross 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Malarek Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
555 Subaru races for title at Rally Australia
555 Subaru races for title at Rally Australia PERTH, West Australia (Agencies): The 555 Subaru World Rally Team will have a strong presence at the 1994 Telecom Rally Australia as it pursues the Asia Pacific Manufacturer and Drivers' titles. The event, the fourth stop of the 1994 Asia-Pacific Rally Championships, is scheduled for tomorrow through Sunday. The race is to cover a stretch of 560 kilometers split into 34 Special Stages (SS).
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Research results
Research results From Bisnis Indonesia Hundreds or perhaps thousands of pieces of research have been conducted in Indonesia. The research may have been conducted by research institutions or independent organizations. Many of the research results can be followed up. However, according to my observations, only a small number of the results have been marketed. Success in marketing results will certainly motivate researchers to achieve more.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Garuda back to Fokker-28 for new domestic routes
Garuda back to Fokker-28 for new domestic routes JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned airline Garuda Indonesia will soon resume operating its aging Fokker-28 aircraft to serve new domestic routes being prepared by the government. The airline's president, Wage Mulyono, said during a break in a hearing with Commission V of the House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday that operating the F-28s will also help Garuda increase its domestic load factor.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Tempo' photojournalists exhibit work at Antara gallery
`Tempo' photojournalists exhibit work at Antara gallery By Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Works by four Tempo photographers are currently on exhibit at the Antara Photojournalistic Gallery in Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta. The photographs were originally prepared for a traveling exhibit commemorating the 20th anniversary of Tempo in 1991, but, due to organizational problems, were never shown.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia, Russia work for rubber recycling
Malaysia, Russia work for rubber recycling KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian and Russian scientists said yesterday they had created a rubber-based compound that can recycle vulcanized rubber like car tires. Malaysia's B.C. Sekhar and Russia's Professor Vitaly Kormer said they had come up with a reactant called "de-link" which could recycle up to 75 percent of any used vulcanized rubber product.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Korea shuns RI plywood
Korea shuns RI plywood As one of Indonesia's biggest plywood importers and stockist in South Korea, it is a great pity for me to observe that many importers and distributors in my country have now shunned Indonesian plywood due to the uncertainty in trading procedures imposed by the Indonesian Wood Panel Association (Apkindo). Since Apkindo's appointment of Sesil Trading Co. Ltd. as the sole buyer authorized to handle imports from Indonesia, many Korean importers have sought other suppliers.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Furnifair'94 to be `trendy'
Furnifair'94 to be `trendy' More than 100 furniture and handicraft companies will display their products in the Furnifair'94 which will be held at the Jakarta Fair grounds in Kemayoran from, Dec. 9 to 18. This year's Furnifair, the 20th annual, is being organized by PT Mediatama as part of a campaign to promote Indonesian-made furniture and handicrafts.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) were mostly steady at yesterday's close. The broader-based Composite Index, which fell for three consecutive days, posted a 4.6-point increase to close at 520.31 yesterday from 515.70 on Tuesday. The narrow-based GTDBS-50 Index also strengthened to 127.69 from 126.37. Meanwhile, total trading volume declined to 27.64 million shares with a total value of Rp 109.47 billion (US$50.31 million) yesterday, as compared to 50.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir, Soeharto likely to discuss APEC issues
Mahathir, Soeharto likely to discuss APEC issues JAKARTA (JP): The leadership meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum is likely to be discussed when Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad meets with President Soeharto this weekend, an official says. Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono told reporters yesterday that the preparations for the APEC meeting in Bogor this November would be the focus of discussions between the two leaders.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Name boards in stations
Name boards in stations From Kompas Much progress has been made by the railway company so far, but there is still much room for improvement. Now, a passenger must remember the station where he or she is supposed to get off or they will miss their stop. This is because the loud speakers in the train do not function. The problem is particularly bad at night and when the train is overcrowded.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Five day week
Five day week From Pelita A number of ministries have started to apply the new five-day working week with varying time schedules. Some offices start at 7.00 a.m. and finish at 3.00 p.m. Other ministries open at 8.00 a.m. and close at 4.30 p.m., except on Fridays when they close at 5.00 p.m. Each office is trying to suit the interest of its employees. Many employees can manage this new system because public transportation is readily available.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Security in Aceh, E. Timor restored
Security in Aceh, E. Timor restored JAKARTA (JP): Despite the latent threats of separatist groups, security in the troubled provinces of Aceh, Irian Jaya and East Timor has been gradually strengthened, Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung said yesterday. The military has the upper hand over the separatist groups in the three provinces, Feisal said during a hearing with Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR).
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Trucks bring pollution
Trucks bring pollution From Pelita We, the residents of Central Depok II, are concerned over the degradation of our environment caused by the heavy trucks laden with soil and concrete rubble passing through in our area. The trucks are supplying material for the construction of an exclusive housing complex at a site nearby. The residents worst affected by the problem live along Jl. Serimpi Raya, Jl. Pakarena Raya and in Singosari.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Yayuk upsets Sabatini in exhibition
Yayuk upsets Sabatini in exhibition JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian number one Yayuk Basuki edged ahead in her two-match exhibition series with Argentina's Gabriela Sabatini by posting a routine 6-2, 6-2 victory at the Kemayoran Tennis Center last night. There were flashes of brilliance from the 24-year-old Yayuk. She played well within her limits as a listless Sabatini effectively handed the match to her through dozens of unforced errors and double faults.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sahid sets up hotel management subsidiary
Sahid sets up hotel management subsidiary JAKARTA (JP): The Sahid Group has established a hotel management and consulting subsidiary that will offer services both domestically and overseas. The group's chairman, Sukamdani Sahid Gitosardjono, yesterday installed the executives of the new company, called PT Sahid International Hotel Management & Consultant.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Private rivals trim Indian Airlines wings
Private rivals trim Indian Airlines wings By Rahul Sharma NEW DELHI (Reuter): Indian Airlines (IA), India's biggest airline, is canceling flights because it doesn't have pilots to fly the aircraft. Last month, in a major exodus, 24 pilots flying the state- owned largely domestic Indian Airlines (IA) fleet of Boeings and Airbuses quit at the same time, bringing more grief to the already stricken airline.
Thu, 15 Sep 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.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police burn marijuana plants
Police burn marijuana plants MEDAN, North Sumatra: Police on Tuesday burnt 341 marijuana plants they stumbled upon recently in Tanah Karo region. The plants weighed 300 kilograms. Three men, all in their 30s, who were believed to be the owners of the marijuana field have been arrested, according to the Antara news agency. The plants, all reaching around three meters, were the source of high grade marijuana, according to North Sumatra Police Chief Detective Col. Soejitno LB.
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Private radios to help UI
Private radios to help UI M. Taufik -- the head of the Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian association of private radio broadcasters -- said yesterday that the radio broadcasting business in Jakarta still needs well- trained people with university degrees. Taufik made his comments after signing a cooperation agreement between the association and the mass communication school of the University of Indonesia (UI).
Thu, 15 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Letter of recommendation
Letter of recommendation From Forum Keadilan Laksamana Sukardi's article in Forum Keadilan No. 7, Year III, invites comment. Laksamana said that although a letter of recommendation is given to a criminal or corruptor the author of such a letter cannot be sued because there is no article in the criminal code which justifies it. I consider it an absolute mistake. The substance of law is not always found in the articles of a law.