Archive: 16 September 1994
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Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Wardiman blasted for plan to regulate private colleges
Wardiman blasted for plan to regulate private colleges JAKARTA (JP): House members yesterday criticized Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro for his plan to regulate the management of private universities. They said a new decree now being drafted gives the government too much power to interfere in the internal affairs of the universities.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police get reinforcement
Police get reinforcement DILI, East Timor: East Timor Police will soon be reinforced by some 150 members of the Mobile Brigade who will take over jobs now being carried out by Army members. East Timor Military Chief Col. Syahnakri said the police officers will be stationed in 13 regencies covering 63 districts and 442 villages in the province. "They are replacing soldiers in overseeing the province's security," he said.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Blood free for anyone: Minister
Blood free for anyone: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Sujudi has confirmed that no fees will be imposed on people who need blood, and that everybody can get it for free. "Even if there is a fee, it a small amount for administrative costs only," Antara quoted Sujudi as saying in Bogor, West Java, on Wednesday. The minister was in Bogor to witness a ceremony marking the renovation of the Bogor chapter of the Red Cross (PMI) General Hospital.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Car rental in Denpasar?
Car rental in Denpasar? The Jakarta Post reported on Sept. 8, 1994, about the new Association of Indonesian Car Rental Businesses (HIPERMI). I have contacted some major car rentals in Bali to find out if they are members of HIPERMI. However, none of them know about this organization. It was also reported that a person who hires a car in Jakarta and drives off to Bali but does not want to return to Jakarta may settle his or her payment at HIPERMI's branch in Denpasar.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Garin's int'l reputation further extended
Garin's int'l reputation further extended By Jane Freebury JAKARTA (JP): Comedic actress Rosanna Arquette and the director of the brilliant hyper-violent Reservoir Dogs, Quentin Tarantino, were among the judges at the 1994 Taormina International Film Festival in Italy (July 27-Aug.2) where Garin Nugroho's film Letter for an Angel, Surat Untuk Bidadari, won the `Cariddi d'Oro' for best film.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Wahono heads Indonesian delegation to Manila's AIPO
Wahono heads Indonesian delegation to Manila's AIPO JAKARTA (JP): Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Wahono is heading the Indonesian delegation to the general assembly of the ASEAN Inter Parliamentary Organization (AIPO) in Manila next week. Wahono reported to President Soeharto yesterday about the preparations of the Indonesian delegation concerning the talks in the Philippine capital scheduled for Sept. 19-24.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Land dispute drags on
Land dispute drags on SEMARANG: The Semarang Legal Aid Institute (LBH) has filed a petition with the local court to counter the government's proposal for a review of a Supreme Court ruling which awarded 34 villagers damages for land they gave up to make way for the giant Kedungombo reservoir. The LBH said in its petition that the government has no valid reason to ask for a review of the ruling which, technically, is only permissible in light of fresh evidence.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bob Hasan to give help to unemployed journalists
Bob Hasan to give help to unemployed journalists JAKARTA (JP): Timber tycoon Mohammad (Bob) Hasan, widely rumored to be linked with the establishment of a new magazine to replace the defunct Tempo newsweekly, insisted yesterday that he simply wanted to accommodate the displaced journalists. "Yes, I'm thinking of helping them out," he told reporters yesterday when he was pressed about his intention of establishing a new magazine employing the former journalists of Tempo.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Syria walks away with easy 4-0 win over Indonesia
Syria walks away with easy 4-0 win over Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Syria, like a big boy bullying a smaller child, effortlessly whipped the young Indonesian booters 4-0 in the 29th Asian under-19 soccer championship. Even in the first half, which ended in a 0-0 draw, the Indonesian youngsters faced a match that was clearly too much for them. It seemed that only a miracle would keep the score as it was to the end of the game.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Three killed in bus crash
Three killed in bus crash PROBOLINGGO, East Java: At least three people were killed and four others injured yesterday when a passenger bus en route from Sumenep to Banyuwangi crashed into a house in Tongas, Probolinggo, East Java. The accident occurred when one of the bus's tires burst, the Antara news agency reported. The three victims were the driver, conductor and a passenger. (rms)
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
East Timor already has greater autonomy: Alatas
East Timor already has greater autonomy: Alatas JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas rebuffed calls for greater autonomy for East Timor yesterday, saying Indonesia's youngest province is already enjoying more privileges than others. "East Timor has autonomy in the substantive sense of the word and yet some people are pursuing the non-essential, such as the status of special territory", he told the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I overseeing foreign affairs.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Agribusiness body to start
Agribusiness body to start JAKARTA (JP): The newly formed Agribusiness Agency of the Ministry of Agriculture announced yesterday that it is ready to help formulate government policies and carry out research to develop agribusiness and improve farmers' livelihoods. "We are ready to work in close cooperation with the other agencies of the ministry," the agency's chairman, Dudung Indradjit, said during a hearing with Commission IV of the House of Representatives (DPR).
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
France, RP sign defense agreement
France, RP sign defense agreement PARIS (AFP): France and the Philippines signed the first defense agreement between Manila and a European state on Wednesday, the final day of President Fidel Ramos' official visit here. "Our respective defense ministers concluded a memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation," said Ramos during press conference in Paris, marking the end of his 48-hour visit. "It is not a defense pact," he stressed.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
State firm manager accused of rape
State firm manager accused of rape JAKARTA (JP): A woman who claims to have been sexually assaulted by her boss several times since 1992 has taken her case to the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI). The 24-year-old woman, identified as S, is an elementary- school graduate who hails from Salatiga, Central Java. She first revealed her case to reporters at city police headquarters on Wednesday before going to the YLBHI for legal advice.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
South demands better deal from North
South demands better deal from North JAKARTA (JP): An on-going international conference on human resource development turned into a yet another round of "North versus South debates". Despite the organizer's urging that they adopt a new, less polarizing perspective on relations between countries in the two opposite hemispheres, the debates probed the political motives of the developed countries' "reluctance" to help the developing countries.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
BTN will lower rates on home loans
BTN will lower rates on home loans JAKARTA (JP): Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) will lower the interest rate on its loans for low-cost houses from its current level of 16 percent per annum to help low-income people own homes, the state-owned bank's president said yesterday.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Repaying loans
Repaying loans A number of big businesses are reported to have repaid their outstanding loans to state-owned banks. Even loans that have not matured have reportedly been repaid. In view of such a development the rumors that have been circulating have it that the action taken by the businessmen were motivated by fear of possible public -- and government -- action against their companies. Questions such as who will come after Eddy Tansil, or who will come after Robby Thahjadi, disturb their minds.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Huge gas finding expected to launch Vietnam industry
Huge gas finding expected to launch Vietnam industry HANOI (Reuter): British Petroleum announced a big natural-gas discovery off Vietnam yesterday that will launch a major industry for the country. "The gas discoveries could be expected to play a key role in supplying Vietnam's emerging domestic gas market," the company said in a statement issued in Hanoi on behalf of its partnership with Indian and Norwegian companies.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
China down to earth at junior athletics meet
China down to earth at junior athletics meet JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion China is keeping a low profile as the fifth biannual Asian junior track and field championships swings into action tomorrow. " Our athletes are still very young and we want to learn from the other teams," Chinese deputy team leader Wang Yunfeng told reporters. Wang said his 30-strong team had little preparation time for their championship debut., only a week-long centralized training camp in Beijing.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Gold mining contractors threaten to withdraw
Gold mining contractors threaten to withdraw JAKARTA (JP): Four Australian gold mining contractors are threatening to relinquish their concessions in West Kalimantan because illegal miners are trespassing on their operations.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Harmoko denies tampering with the election
Harmoko denies tampering with the election JAKARTA (JP): Golkar chairman Harmoko yesterday denied accusations that he has covertly made use of his visits to several regions in the country to campaign for the ruling political organization. "I never campaign," he told Golkar members during a meeting attended by 2,000 party cadres in Pontianak, West Kalimantan on Wednesday. "The accusation is exaggerated," he said as reported by the Antara news agency.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Council queries new Kenari market
Council queries new Kenari market JAKARTA (JP): The City Council is questioning the development of a new marketplace by a private company adjacent to the old Kenari market, which specializes at selling electrical appliances. "The construction of the new market is feared to deprive traders in the old market of business because both will be selling the same things," the chairman of the City Council's Commission B on finance, Abdulgani Abdullah, said.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
WB director gives a recipe for poverty elimination
WB director gives a recipe for poverty elimination JAKARTA (JP): Developing countries can extricate themselves from the clenches of poverty through sound macroeconomic policy, an open and competitive economy and heavy investment in human resources, a World Bank official says.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Trikora gets a new chief
Trikora gets a new chief JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Army Chief Gen. Wismoyo Arismunandar installed Brig. Gen. I Ketut Wirdana as the new chief of the Trikora Military Command to replace Maj. Gen. Tarub. The command oversees security in Maluku and Irian Jaya provinces. Wismoyo's stay here was a trip down memory lane for he served as chief of the command from 1987 to 1989. (rms)
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Children choir competition planned
Children choir competition planned The Gramedia group in cooperation with Bank Central Asia and private-television channel SCTV will sponsor the third Dendang Kencana children's choir competition for students of nursery (TK) and primary schools (SD) in the greater Jakarta area. The organizing committee said yesterday that the finals of the competition, which has been in both 1990 and 1992, is scheduled to take place at Bentara Budaya building on Jl. Palmerah Selatan, Central Jakarta on Nov. 27.
Fri, 16 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
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Thinking the unthinkable?
Thinking the unthinkable? Discussing the future of this country's politics can be like placing oneself between a rock and a hard place. The veracity of this can be seen in the recent tempest triggered by Nahdlatul Ulama ((NU) politicians, who after being disappointed by the congress of the United Development Party (PPP), are suggesting establishing a new political entity. The strong reactions against the idea from a great variety of circles are understandable.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Nuclear specialist for PDI leadership
Nuclear specialist for PDI leadership Subur Budiman, a nuclear specialist, said here yesterday that he wants to run for the leadership of the Jakarta-chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI). While distributing small books on his ideas about current political issues, Subur, a staff member at the Medical School of University of Indonesia, told reporters that he wants to transform PDI into a modern party.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Thailand sees faster tariff cuts within ASEAN
Thailand sees faster tariff cuts within ASEAN BANGKOK (Reuter): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is likely to agree when it meets next week to slash trade tariffs between its six member countries, faster than originally anticipated, a senior Thai official said.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued rising on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday. The broad-based Composite Index closed 1.71 points higher at 522.08 yesterday from 520.31 on Wednesday, while the narrower- based GTDBS-50 Index rose to 128.01 from 127.69. Increasing shares were among others Schering Plough (up Rp 400), Modern Photo and Sorini (up Rp 350 each) and Bank Tiara Asia (up Rp 200).
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Small change withheld
Small change withheld From Media Indonesia I have experienced unpleasantries several times when buying fuel at gas stations. I bought ten liters of diesel oil for Rp 380 per liter, so I had to pay Rp 3,800. I gave the gas attendant a Rp 5000 banknote and he gave me Rp 1000 as change, instead of Rp 1200. Rp 200 was withheld. On another occasion in another gas station I experienced a similar case. When I asked the attendant what happened to my change he returned it but looked embarrassed.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto calls for more cooperatives
Soeharto calls for more cooperatives JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday called for the country's large and medium scale firms to support the formation and operation of employee cooperatives.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Asking money by force
Asking money by force From Pelita Parents are complaining about the unpleasant things experienced by their children in the Depok area. Irresponsible young people like to rob the children of their money and other belongings. About two weeks ago a senior high school student was held up by a young man who had been drinking. He robbed the student of his wristwatch and a Rp 20,000 banknote which was intended to pay for school fees.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Gambling lord Taslim Bianti gets 8 months
Gambling lord Taslim Bianti gets 8 months JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta District court sentenced 22 people involved in illegal gambling, including its lord, Taslim Bianti, to between three and eight months imprisonment yesterday. "Based on all facts revealed before the court, I decided to sentence Taslim to eight months in jail," said presiding judge Surti Hari Pramono. Meanwhile prosecutor, H.P.W.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
International help sought to solve elephant problem
International help sought to solve elephant problem JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja called for international cooperation yesterday to help solve the problem of rampaging elephants in Sumatra. During a session with the Commision X members in the House of Representatives, who deal with environmental issues, Sarwono spoke of the international nature of the problem and asked for an outside helping hand.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Food in schools
Food in schools From Surabaya Post Many kinds of food are sold in elementary school -- chips, candy, tomato sauce, dried noodles in packages and meat balls are just some of them. I was wondering whether these foods have been included in the control system of the Office of Medicine and Food Supervision. I think that they are not and it worries me. It is quite possible that those foods contain harmful chemicals in greater amounts than the permissible standard.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Convicted aliens lodge appeal
Convicted aliens lodge appeal MEDAN, North Sumatra: Three foreigners who were sentenced to death by the local district court last week for smuggling heroin have appealed to the higher court. Saelow Prasert and Namsong Sirilak, both from Thailand, and Ayodya Prasat Chawbey of India have sent their petitions to the high court pleading their innocence, the Antara news agency reported quoting their Indonesian lawyers.
Fri, 16 Sep 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, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI's offshore debts stand at $89b: Mar'ie
RI's offshore debts stand at $89b: Mar'ie JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad announced yesterday that Indonesia's offshore debt stood at US$89 billion as of last June.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Environment: A common concern of neighbors
Environment: A common concern of neighbors Ros Kelly has been a Labor Member of Parliament for Canberra since 1980. She was minister for Defense Support from 1987 to 1989 and Minister for the Environment from 1990 until recently. Dear friends, The Jakarta Post reported on Aug. 27 a warning by a cancer expert to Jakartans to avoid the sun, especially between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Headmistress tried for fraud
Headmistress tried for fraud Srijatun Gasim, the headmistress of Hang Tuah primary school in Cipulir, South Jakarta, is being tried for fraud at the South Jakarta District Court. Prosecutor Happy Hadiastuti said on Wednesday that the defendant rented a truck from H.A. Setiawati on Aug. 23, 1993 and promised to pay him Rp 200,000 a month, but she then pawned it to Sugeng Wiyono to help finance her business. Srijatun received Rp 3.5 million for the sale.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Domestic routes start to open up to foreign firms
Domestic routes start to open up to foreign firms JAKARTA (JP): The increase of foreign flight service to a number of domestic destinations will force domestic carriers to be more careful when choosing additional domestic routes, Director General of Tourism Andi Mappi Sammeng said.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Supreme Court
Supreme Court From Forum Keadilan University students and intellectuals often voice their concern about the inconsistent implementation of law in this country. They feel that the Supreme Court does not function as it is supposed to. The Supreme Court, in a lawful state, constitutes the pillar of justice. Therefore, the existence and freedom of this body is guaranteed by the 1945 Constitution.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Drivers' fate
Drivers' fate From Republika We should admit that, on the whole, the behavior of public transport drivers is mischievous. But this is a result of a chain of problems -- from education to the government's economic policies. The situation is made worse by the incomplete application of the traffic law No. 14/1992. As we know the law emphasizes matters concerning fines and sanctions imposed on violators of traffic regulations.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lift failure
Lift failure From Kompas On Sept. 6, 1994 we had dinner at the Kirishima Restaurant on the 25th floor of Atria Square on Jl. Sudirman, Jakarta. After finishing our meal at 9:40 p.m. we went down to the ground floor by using the first lift situated to the right of the restaurant's entrance. There were 19 people including six children in the lift, whereas four of our family members were using the other lift next to the first one. When we reached the fifth floor the lift was shaking violently.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
New Model Route bus
New Model Route bus From Kompas I often see drivers of the state-owned New Model Route bus take the passenger's money from the slot of the box, or directly collect the bus fare from the paying commuter. Obviously such practices can cause a great loss to the company. In order to prevent this malpractice I would suggest that the company place a glass partition that separates the driver from the money box.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bad roads
Bad roads From Jayakarta I am of the opinion that the Bekasi Regent is not concerned about the way the Public Works department repairs the damaged roads. It seems that road repairs are not carried out perfectly. The proof of this is that most of the roads are in very bad condition. We can see many holes as deep as half a meter with some over a meter in diameter on the surface of the roads. After they get repaired, they return to the previous condition within three months.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rice self-sufficiency is safe: Govt
Rice self-sufficiency is safe: Govt JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday assured the country that it will remain self-sufficient in rice this year in spite of the severe drought that has affected rice fields in a number of provinces. "We project that this year's harvest will produce 27.7 million tons of husked rice, while our consumption will reach 26.7 million tons," Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono told reporters after a meeting with President Soeharto at the Merdeka Palace here yesterday.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
PLN to float bonds worth Rp 1 trillion
PLN to float bonds worth Rp 1 trillion JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned electricity company, PT Persero Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), will offer bonds valued at Rp 1 trillion (US$462.32 million) to the public to raise funds to finance its expansion projects. The company's president, Zuhal, said in a presentation yesterday that the bond issuance will be divided into two stages, from each of which PLN expects to raise Rp 500 billion.
Fri, 16 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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Koja vendors leave site for port project
Koja vendors leave site for port project JAKARTA (JP): More than 100 street vendors along Jl. Pantai Laut, in the North Koja area of North Jakarta, have voluntarily taken down their semi-permanent kiosks in keeping with the city ordinance to vacate the area. "Several municipality officials helped the owners demolish their kiosks on Wednesday in order to speed up the land acquisition," said Soesantomo, whose home is next door to the abandoned vendors on Jl.Pantai Laut.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police chief inducted
Police chief inducted AMBON, Maluku: Deputy Chief of National Police Maj. Gen. Koesparmono Irsan installed Col. Muchaer as the new chief of the Maluku Police on Thursday to replace Col. Isnawa. Muchaer was formerly deputy chief of the Irian Jaya provincial police while Isnawa has been appointed deputy governor of the Police Academy in Jakarta. (rms)
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hero to renovate its supermarket
Hero to renovate its supermarket An executive of Hero business group, Anton Lukmanto, said yesterday that the company needs five or six months to renovate its fire-razed supermarket on Jl. Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta. The one-story supermarket, which was one of 38 Hero outlets supermarkets in the greater Jakarta area, went up in flames in the wee hours of the morning, Wednesday. Anton estimated that the company suffered losses of Rp 3.4 billion (US$1.6 million).
Fri, 16 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Gambling in a bar
Gambling in a bar From Jayakarta I have learned from several newspapers' reports that the government is enthusiastically carrying out the so-called "operation cleansing." I think this is a good thing because it indicates that the government is making an effort to create the impression of a clean and authoritative government. I realize that the government has to work hard to realize its objective. In this context I would like to relate a recent experience.