Archive: 24 September 1994
54 articles found
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Package tour to hero's cemeteries
Package tour to hero's cemeteries JAKARTA: The Minister of Social Services, Inten Suweno, has proposed Rp 3.4 billion (US$1.6 million) to sponsor student study tours to hero cemeteries. She said the unique package tour was initiated out of concern that fewer and fewer young people are interested in visiting hero cemeteries. Gen. (ret) Soesilo Soedarman, the Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security, previously voiced concern over this apparent lack of interest.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN claims greater unity with trade zone in 2003
ASEAN claims greater unity with trade zone in 2003 CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Reuter): Southeast Asian economic ministers said they took big steps toward greater unity in annual two-day talks ended yesterday by agreeing to make their planned free trade zone a reality faster.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mar'ie defends power for tax investigations
Mar'ie defends power for tax investigations JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad yesterday defended the government's proposal to equip the tax directorate general with the power to investigate taxpayers suspected of tax evasion or other possible violations. The minister said that investigational power is essential to enable tax officials to collect reliable data and information related to tax crimes.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Land conflicts hindering industrial estate projects
Land conflicts hindering industrial estate projects JAKARTA (JP): The government's ambitious plan to develop economic growth centers through the establishment of industrial estates has been hampered by the old problem of land appropriation.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Water problem in Jakarta
Water problem in Jakarta I am a visitor here in Jakarta and I come from the Philippines. After staying here for a few days and having seen your business and urban districts in Jakarta, Bandung and Manado I have the impression that Indonesia is enjoying some sort of economic boom. I had a similar impression about Korea's economy when I visited Seoul sometime in the late 1970s. All signs point to the emergence of Indonesia as a newly industrialized country or an emerging tiger in Asia.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The buying mood slightly recovered here yesterday in moderate trading, pushing up prices of most consumer-based stocks. The Composite Index, however, continued declining to close yesterday at 512.57, as compared to 513.15 on Thursday as prices of several big shares remained in the downward course. The index lost a total of nine points this week due to continued drops in the past three days.
Sat, 24 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.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
E. Java PDI still in crisis
E. Java PDI still in crisis SURABAYA, East Java: The central executive board of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) has refused to rescind its decision to choose Soetjipto as the new provincial party chapter chairman. "The PDI chief (Megawati Soekarnoputri) will soon meet East Java governor to reassert her stand," Soetjipto was quoted by Antara news agency as saying.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Agrarian law application hits snag
Agrarian law application hits snag Today is the anniversary of the Agrarian Law popularly known as UUPA. Thirty-four years later, law expert Dr. A.P. Parlindungan reminds us that many of today's land-related cases still reflect the poor understanding of the law, especially among government officials. MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The recent national conference on national law revealed that awareness of the law among our government officials is still very low.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dealers of fake vehicle spare parts in custody
Dealers of fake vehicle spare parts in custody JAKARTA (JP): City Police have arrested 10 unauthorized automobile spare part distributors believed to have sold fake spare parts which bear the brand names of the original producers. "They were apprehended during our 22-day operation at various places located in an around the city," head of the Economic Crime Investigation Unit, Lt. Col. Aryanto Sutadi, announced here yesterday.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police starts Saturday off
Police starts Saturday off The City Police announced yesterday that it will introduce the five-day work policy starting today as part of the first three- month trial of the extra holiday. During the period all sections under the administrative affairs, including the public relations bureau, will close on the last Saturday of each month, said Lt. Col. Latief Rabar, a spokesman for City Police.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police bust arms producer
Police bust arms producer BANDUNG, West Java: Police have arrested a man on suspicion of making firearms with a lathe he imported from Taiwan. West Java Deputy Police Chief Brig. Gen. Ali Hanafiah said the authorities arrested the 44-year old man last week after they obtained sufficient information that the suspect was making firearms illegally. He said no weapons or ammunition were found in his workshop. The lathe was confiscated, Antara reported. (pan)
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors drop charges against Ria Irawan
Prosecutors drop charges against Ria Irawan JAKARTA (JP): Due to a lack of substantial evidence, the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office has dropped the case against starlet Ria Irawan, 24, who was accused of having hampered police investigations of the death of her ex-boyfriend in January.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Governor asks businesses to care for worker safety
Governor asks businesses to care for worker safety JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has underlined the need for company, factory and hotel owners to pay closer attention to the health and work safety of their employees. "In this era of industrialization, I need to emphasize this matter as safety at work will become more crucial as a result of the ever continuing development of technology," Surjadi stressed.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ignorance of social cost
Ignorance of social cost This week no less than 600 students from two primary schools in South Jakarta have had to move to nearby schools due to sound and air pollution. They moved because they could no longer stand the harsh sound of cement mixers, nor the high level of dust stirred up by the trucks bringing in sand for the construction of apartments. Just imagine how cramped the classrooms at the recipient school are now, with students having to sit elbow to elbow.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rights campaigners protest increases in restrictions
Rights campaigners protest increases in restrictions JAKARTA (JP): Activists of the Legal Aid Institute Foundation (YLBHI) yesterday took their protest against the recent banning of art performances and seminars straight to the center of power, Golkar, the ruling political organization. The YLBHI lawyers yesterday met with the Golkar faction in the House of Representatives to vent their anger at what they see as increasing restriction of the freedom of expression by the government.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lampung police sued for wrongful arrest
Lampung police sued for wrongful arrest JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers representing a 13-year old boy have filed for a pretrial hearing with a court in Lampung against the police, citing wrongful arrest of their client. The Bandar Lampung office of the Legal Aid Council (LBH) has joined with the boy's lawyers in filing the suit against the police in Panengahan in south Lampung. The lawyers said their client was picked up by the police on Aug. 15 as a suspect in the rape of a 10-year old girl.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
State banks entrusted to sell Tansil's firms
State banks entrusted to sell Tansil's firms JAKARTA (JP): Two state banks, Bank Dagang Negara (BDN) and Bank Bumi Daya (BBD), have been entrusted with the management of three companies belonging to convicted businessman Eddy Tansil and have the option to sell them. A lawyer representing Tansil said yesterday that his client was released from jail for a day last week to attend a shareholders meeting of the Golden Key Group, which he formerly owned.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Court acquits defendant of murder charge
Court acquits defendant of murder charge JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta District Court has acquitted defendant Ridwan Surya Dhanu of the charge of murdering his clandestine lover in January. "The court decided that defendant Ridwan must be acquitted from all charges because there is no strong evidence which indicated that he is the man behind the killing of Dr. Riyama Yawoga," said presiding judge Soemarjono yesterday.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Petrochemical shortage to continue, analysts say
Petrochemical shortage to continue, analysts say SINGAPORE (AFP): Asia will continue to suffer a shortage of petrochemicals despite feverish efforts to increase capacity to meet rapid economic growth in the region, industry officials and analysts said yesterday. Demand for petrochemicals in the region would grow by up to nine percent annually, more than double world growth, because of increasing Asian exports of value-added products, such as textiles, clothing, footwear and machinery, they said.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Sports: Tennis Davis Cup (rerun) 4:05 Film Series 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Traditional Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Tata Busana 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Caller 9:00 World News 9:30 Karya Nada 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: The Shock Program 2 4:30 p.m. Sports 5:30 City News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 English News Service 8:00 TV Series: Swans Crossing 8:30 Music TPI 5:30 a.m.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Kiblat' building case postponed
`Kiblat' building case postponed JAKARTA (JP): The parties who claim to own a disputed building on Jl. H. Agus Salim 24, Central Jakarta, have agreed to the appeal of the city administration not to take action that will make handling of the case more difficult. "We have agreed to the request of the city administration not to take any action until the completion of the investigation on the case," said Hari Utomo, the circulation manager of Kiblat biweekly.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam set to join ASEAN
Vietnam set to join ASEAN HANOI (Reuter): Vietnam expects to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) next year and there are no political or economic obstacles to membership, Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cam said yesterday. ASEAN foreign ministers agreed in July to give Vietnam active support to become a full member in 1995, he told Reuters in an interview.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Emir Keitta winner of Young Fashion Talent Contest 1994
Emir Keitta winner of Young Fashion Talent Contest 1994 By Kunang Helmi Picard JAKARTA (JP): The fashion scene in Indonesia proved itself to be alive and kicking with innovative creativity when the Femina Group staged the 16th Young Fashion Talent Contest on Thursday. Each of the 258 participants were required to show a minimum of five everyday outfits together with three evening ensembles, all harmonizing under one continual theme.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
An extra month's salary
An extra month's salary The decision was long overdue. The decree issued by Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief obligating all companies to pay their workers an extra month's salary each year was hailed as very good news last week. Year after year workers regularly staged labor strikes demanding bonuses for religious holidays, especially at Idul Fitri.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Students protest high absenteeism
Students protest high absenteeism SALATIGA, Central Java: Hundreds of students of the economic school of the Christian Satya Wacana University staged a protest on Thursday against the management for allowing a high rate of absenteeism among staff lecturers. The students said that many of the lecturers who are notorious for their failure to turn up for classes are known to be working at other colleges.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Harmoko faces second lawsuit over `Tempo'
Harmoko faces second lawsuit over `Tempo' JAKARTA (JP): In the latest move to protest the government's closure of Tempo news weekly, 50 employees of the defunct magazine have filed a lawsuit against Minister of Information Harmoko, who revoked its publishing license in June. This is the second suit filed against the minister in connection with the demise of Tempo. The first was filed by the weekly's former chief editor Goenawan Mohamad on Sept.7.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Goverment wants DPR to stop rift on protectionism
Goverment wants DPR to stop rift on protectionism JAKARTA (JP): The government, which has been widely criticized for its protectionist measures for certain industries, assured yesterday that any future decision on protection will be priorly deliberated by an inter-ministerial team.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
S. Korean president to visit Manila
S. Korean president to visit Manila MANILA (AFP): South Korean President Kim Young-sam will visit the Philippines in November on his way to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Indonesia, Philippine Press Secretary Jesus Sison said here yesterday. Sison said that Kim would visit the country Nov. 10-12 and would meet Philippine President Fidel Ramos to discuss economic matters including increasing Korean investment in the Philippines.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
China denies Taiwan's Vice Premier at Games
China denies Taiwan's Vice Premier at Games BEIJING (Agencies): China yesterday quoted the president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) as saying that it had not invited Taiwan vice premier Hsu Li-teh to attend the Asian Games in Hiroshima next month. Japan has said it will issue a visa to the vice premier to attend the games, due to start in October, in his capacity as chairman of a committee heading Taiwan's bid to host the 2002 Asian Games and said the visit is unrelated to politics.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Top ulema ready for debate on new party
Top ulema ready for debate on new party JAKARTA (JP): An influential ulema who planned to form a new political party, following his organization's defeat in the recent chairmanship election of the United Development Party (PPP), has softened his stance. K.H. Yusuf Hasyim, chairman of the law-making body (Syuriyah) of the largest Moslem organization Nahdlatul Ulama, said he is willing to discuss his plan with other people, including Harsudiono Hartas, a member of the Supreme Advisory Board.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Japan, Syria in final showdown at U-19 c'ship
Japan, Syria in final showdown at U-19 c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Syria and Japan lock horns tomorrow for the 29th Asian Youth Under-19 soccer championship title after each won semifinal matches at Senayan stadium last night.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Is idealism dying?
Is idealism dying? From Pikiran Rakyat On reading Dr. Ruslan Abdulgani's article titled Erosion of Nationalism in Indonesian Society I feel compelled to express my concern. The tide of individualism and materialism are constantly eroding the rock of nationalism and patriotism. It seems that individualistic and materialistic thinking is also affecting social behavior in our society, thus conflicting with the values we are trying to instill in people.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fruit farmers will get low-interest loans
Fruit farmers will get low-interest loans JAKARTA (JP): The government has designated a number of banks to provide loans to farmers carrying a low interest rate for the development of the horticultural industry.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Regent orders company to stop sand quarrying
Regent orders company to stop sand quarrying TANGERANG (JP): In response to protests from students of a private school, the Tangerang regency administration has ordered a private company, which carried out unauthorized sand quarrying, to stop its activities. Tangerang Regent H. Saifulah Abdulrachman dispatched a team of Public and Law Bureau officials to the sand quarrying site on Thursday. Keys, trucks and excavators of PT JBI's were confiscated.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Politics is art of unspoken communication, scholar says
Politics is art of unspoken communication, scholar says JAKARTA (JP): Politics in Indonesia is an art of unspoken communication in which the nuance of signals and symbols often count more than words, according to a mass communication expert from the University of Indonesia. Indonesia, like most Asian countries, has a "high context culture" where people tend to express themselves in an implicit manner and expect others to understand them without having to spell things out, M.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Officials defend work on giant dam
Officials defend work on giant dam KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian environment officials yesterday rushed to the defense of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad for launching preliminary work on a giant dam project slammed for its potential environmental impact. Mahathir gave the go-ahead last Monday for a local company, Ekran Bhd., to begin work on the project in the southern Sarawak state which will flood 18,000 hectares of forests to generate some 3,000 megawatts of electricity.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ex-servant arrested for stealing car
Ex-servant arrested for stealing car A former domestic helper who is believed to have stolen a new Mercedes Benz sedan from his former employer's house has been arrested with an associate in Pancoran. Head of the Pancoran police station in South Jakarta, Maj. Syafrizal, announced yesterday that Tomo, 21, a disgruntled, former servant, was arrested Wednesday.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Newspapers resist cost increases
Newspapers resist cost increases SRAGEN, Central Java: The Newspaper Publishers Union (SPS) is still negotiating with the government and the Paper Producers Association (APKI) to set the price for newsprint which is to be raised on Oct.1. SPS Chairman Sugeng Wijaya said the hike is unavoidable because of the soaring price of imported raw materials for paper.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie gains $568m from rights issuance
Bakrie gains $568m from rights issuance JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie & Brothers announced yesterday that it has generated US$568 million from its sold-out rights issuance, the biggest fund-raising exercise ever conducted by an Indonesian company. None of the money will be directly channeled into the company's core businesses.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
NGOs a step closer in suit against Soeharto
NGOs a step closer in suit against Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Seven non-governmental organizations (NGOs) made major progress in their suit against President Soeharto over the use of a forestry fund when the State Administrative Court ruled their case valid. The court's chief Benjamin Mangkoedilaga told reporters after meeting with the plaintiffs' lawyers in a 15-minute closed session that the suit was valid and that court is determined to continue the legal process.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC leaders unlikely to reach agreement on free trade region
APEC leaders unlikely to reach agreement on free trade region JAKARTA (JP): APEC leaders are unlikely to reach agreement on the establishment of a Pacific free trade area at their meeting in Bogor south of here in November due to unavoidable discrepancies among members.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Freeman Foundation offers scholarships
Freeman Foundation offers scholarships The Indonesian-American Institute (LIA) announced yesterday that Freeman Foundation of the United States is offering scholarships two senior high school graduates from Indonesia who want to work toward Bachelor of Arts degrees. The foundation was established by Mansfield Freeman, who founded the American International Group Incorporated insurance company.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Caring mother
Caring mother From Neraca I honestly sympathize with the lady I met on a minibus between Pasar Minggu and Blok M recently, although I don't know her name or address. The lady expressed her concern on seeing so many students loafing in groups outside their classrooms during school hours. Although I could only listen briefly to the way she guides and educates her own children, I am sure she was sincere. She regularly consults her children's teachers to see how they are doing in school.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Street urchins
Street urchins The three articles about street urchins in the Sunday edition of The Jakarta Post really moved me. I pity those children who at such a very young age have to live off the streets and endure the hardships, injustices, treacheries and all the other agonies of such a life. Living as street urchins has made them truly independent of anyone as they have to face all their problems -- the hunger, the fears and the injustices -- all by themselves.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Punishment in order
Punishment in order From Jayakarta As a citizen of Jakarta I resent the action by PT Catur Swasakti Utama (PT CSU) which ordered a number of public facilities demolished -- Elementary Schools 09 and 010 Menteng Atas, a PKK (family welfare organization) building and a building owned by the Ministry of Education and Culture. That was obviously not a commendable thing to do.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Prominent Acehnese to save Leuser park
Prominent Acehnese to save Leuser park JAKARTA (JP): Prominent Aceh figures have lent credence to the campaign to save the Leuser National Park, a landmark in the province whose biodiversity resources are now threatened due to ignorance and neglect. Together they founded the Leuser International Foundation on July 23, with the goal of campaigning for the promotion and protection of the natural diversity of the forest.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Switzerland takes 2-0 Davis Cup lead
Switzerland takes 2-0 Davis Cup lead JAKARTA (JP): Switzerland gave a tennis lesson to Indonesia yesterday, when the visiting team took a comfortable 2-0 lead in the first day of their Davis Cup World Group qualifying round. Despite the sweltering heat at the Senayan tennis stadium, Marc Rosset and Jakob Hlasek were too strong for Benny Wijaya and Suwandi; the Swiss players swept the first two singles of the five-match tier without dropping a single set, in under two-hours of play apiece.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian opposition party expects snap election soon
Malaysian opposition party expects snap election soon KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is expected to call for a snap national election soon to secure another five-year term, opposition members said yesterday.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam forges new links with Eastern Europe
Vietnam forges new links with Eastern Europe By John Rogers HANOI (Reuter): Despite a hefty debt burden and not much investment money in the bank, Vietnam and ex-communist countries of Eastern Europe are starting to forge new relationships on the back of old friendships. Vietnam remains communist-ruled but is grafting a market economy onto its old command system, and the new relations with Eastern Europe are not political.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m. (in English). * All Saints' Anglican Church (opposite The Aryaduta Jakarta), Jl. Arif Rahman Hakim No. 5, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. ; at G.K.I. Pondok Indah at 6 p.m.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor PDI has new chief
E. Timor PDI has new chief DILI, East Timor: Gabriel da Costa was elected the new chairman of the provincial branch of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) in a local congress on Friday. The congress also selected the branch's executive board and the nine-member advisory council. Gabriel said he would focus on how to win more votes in the youngest province for the party, a nationalist and Christian alliance, in the 1997 general election.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Park beautification starts in October
Park beautification starts in October Deputy Governor for Economic and Development Affairs Tb. M. Rais said that the project to "beautify" the Medan Merdeka park, a park across from city hall in Central Jakarta, will be started in October. M. Rais said that the Rp 380 billion (US$174 million) project will take four years to be completed.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI workers for Malaysia
RI workers for Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia has relaxed its freeze on the hiring of Indonesian workers by hiring 3,000 for its booming electronics industry, the state news agency Bernama reported yesterday. The electronics sector, which brings in about 30 billion ringgit (US$11.7 billion) in sales annually, employs around 200,000 workers. Malaysia faces a labor shortage following six years of rapid economic growth.