Archive: 16 September 1994
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Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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...
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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...
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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
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...
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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).
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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...
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
Garin's int'l reputation further extended
Garin's int'l reputation further extendedBy 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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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,...
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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...
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
Bad roads
Bad roadsFrom JayakartaI 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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
New Model Route bus
New Model Route busFrom KompasI 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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
Lift failure
Lift failureFrom KompasOn 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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
Drivers' fate
Drivers' fateFrom RepublikaWe 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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
Supreme Court
Supreme CourtFrom Forum KeadilanUniversity 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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
Gambling in a bar
Gambling in a barFrom JayakartaI 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...
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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."According to our research along with the World Bank's, the country's offshore debts stood at around $89 billion at...
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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...
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
Food in schools
Food in schoolsFrom Surabaya PostMany 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...
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
Asking money by force
Asking money by forceFrom PelitaParents 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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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."Because it is obvious that cooperatives can enhance the welfare of company employers, I call for big...
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
Small change withheld
Small change withheldFrom Media IndonesiaI 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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 16 Sep 1994
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
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...