Archive: 28 September 1994
54 articles found
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
SBSI chief back on his feet
SBSI chief back on his feet MEDAN, North Sumatra: Muchtar Pakpahan, the chairman of the outlawed SBSI union who collapsed while reading his defense in court last week, is back on his feet although he remains hospitalized. Muchtar was seen walking about his room at the Pirngadi general hospital in Medan but no one, not even his in-laws, have been permitted to see him, according to the Antara news agency.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Poet offers to recite the Koran
Poet offers to recite the Koran SEMARANG (JP): Poet Emha Ainun Najib, who has often been at odds with the military because of his critical poems, has politely turned down an offer by the local military chief to read his works, but he offered to recite the Koran instead. "I will read verses from the Koran," Emha said of his planned appearance at the commemoration of Armed Forces (ABRI) day at the campus of the Diponegoro University.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Six large firms sell 3.4m shares to cooperatives
Six large firms sell 3.4m shares to cooperatives JAKARTA (JP): Six private companies yesterday agreed to sell 3.4 million of their shares to 83 cooperatives in various parts of the country. Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Subiakto Tjakrawerdaya said at a ceremony for the signing of the agreement that the government needs help from big companies to promote the development of cooperatives and small enterprises.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
A tiring trip
A tiring trip From Jayakarta Quite recently I had to go to Yogyakarta for several days and as usual when I go on long trips, I traveled by bus. To make sure that the long trip back to Jakarta was comfortable I chose a bus company whose name was quite well known. The higher fare did not matter because I wanted to feel fresh when I arrived, since I still had to go to work. For a while after the Muncul bus departed Yogyakarta all seemed fine.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Official cites engine failure as cause of plane crash in HK
Official cites engine failure as cause of plane crash in HK JAKARTA (JP): A preliminary study indicates that engine failure caused the Pelita Air Services transport plane to lose control and plunge into the Hong Kong harbor as it was taking off from Kai Tak airport last Friday, a senior Ministry of Transportation official said yesterday. Director General of Civil Aviation Zainuddin Sikado told reporters yesterday that the Pelita pilot lost control of the plane because of engine trouble.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
... especially concerning who's in charge
... especially concerning who's in charge JAKARTA (JP): The Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) was established 67 years ago, but it is not exactly free of organizational problems such as ineffective line of command. Since late last year, NU has been challenged to revamp its structure in order to improve its effectiveness and clarify of the line of command. The organization has three main departments, namely Syuriyah, Tanfidziyah and Mustasyar.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Councilor against trigger-happy cops
Councilor against trigger-happy cops JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the City Council said that it is not against the law for a city police officer to shoot criminals to death as long as the officer fulfills certain requirements. "There are four things that should be fulfilled by the police before deciding to shoot a criminal dead. First a policeman or woman should fire warning shots into the air in an effort to stop the criminal from running away.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Nomads blamed for Kalimantan forest fires
Nomads blamed for Kalimantan forest fires PUNCAK, West Java (JP): Nomadic tribes who are still practicing slash and burn cultivation caused the majority of this year's bushfires in Kalimantan, Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo said yesterday. "Our studies suggest that most of the fires in Kalimantan were caused by transient farming practiced by the local people," Siswono told reporters after a meeting with Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo in this hill resort.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Aussie MPs favor more cooperation
Aussie MPs favor more cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Australia's apparent ambivalence continued here yesterday as visiting Members of Parliament (MP) demonstrated their affection for Indonesia despite a tough new line taken by Australia's ruling Labor Party on the issue of East Timor.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pelti's policy upsetting players
Pelti's policy upsetting players JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti)'s refusal to register Benny Wijaya and Suwandi, the country's top two men's tennis players, for the Indonesia Challenger Tennis Tournament has caused disappointment among local tennis circles. Indonesia's former number one player, Tintus A. Wibowo, said he was "deeply disappointed" at learning of the refusal.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Forestry, Transmigration at loggerheads over elephants
Forestry, Transmigration at loggerheads over elephants PUNCAK, West Java (JP): The Ministry of Forestry and the Ministry of Transmigration are at loggerheads over what to do with elephants since the beasts, which are a protected species, repeatedly attack villages in Sumatra. The elephant problem was discussed during a meeting between Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo and Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo here yesterday.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bushfire affects butterflies
Bushfire affects butterflies UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: A forest fire raging near Bantimurung natural park is already affecting the habitats of various species of butterflies for which the area is famous. Head of the local forestry office, Adjat Sudradjat, said that the heat generated by the nearby bushfire may be harming the population of butterflies in Bantimurung.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police ready to present Yorrys before the court
Police ready to present Yorrys before the court JAKARTA (JP): Police said yesterday that they will bring Yorrys Raweyai of Pemuda Pancasila to trial for his alleged role in a gambling case. "Whenever the judges want us to bring him before the court, we're ready," said Lt. Col. Gregorius Mere, head of the General Affairs Section of the Crime Investigation Unit at the City Police Headquarters.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners netted in citizenship operation
Foreigners netted in citizenship operation Twelve foreigners who were traveling without carrying identification cards, including eight Japanese, were netted in the citizenship operation in Central Jakarta. Pos Kota reported yesterday that four other foreigners netted on Monday's operation included a Dane, Australian, Canadian and South Korean. The foreigners were netted along with 108 Indonesian nationals registered as Jakarta and non-Jakarta residents in a citizenship operation on Jl.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Haze cancels flights
Haze cancels flights JAKARTA (JP): PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines has announced the cancellation of flights for several routes due to the haze which has descended over many cities in Kalimantan and the southern part of Sumatra. Airline spokesman Benny Achmad said on Monday that the cancellation, from Sept.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Is it possible to found a new party in Indonesia?
Is it possible to found a new party in Indonesia? Talks about the need for a new political party have again resurfaced recently following the widely publicized congress of the Moslem-oriented United Development Party (PPP). Political scientist Nazaruddin Sjamsuddin argues that there is no need for a new party if it will only serve a few of the elite.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor serious about tourism
E. Timor serious about tourism DILI, East Timor: The provincial government is determined to develop tourism as one of its major sources of income. Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares said tourism has tremendous potential but requires professional management to make tourist objects attractive to both local and foreign holidaymakers. The provincial government is making the necessary legislation to minimize the negative impacts that the sector may bring.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S. allows 9% rise in imports of RI textiles
U.S. allows 9% rise in imports of RI textiles JAKARTA (JP): The U.S. government has agreed on a new quota allowing Indonesia to increase its textile and textile product exports to that country by nine percent in 1994-95, a report said yesterday. A Suara Pembaruan correspondent yesterday quoted U.S.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Eight overpasses, tunnels planned
Eight overpasses, tunnels planned In order to alleviate traffic problems in some areas notorious for traffic congestion, the city administration plans to construct another eight overpasses and underpasses, a city official has said. Soeharto, the head of the City Public Works Office, said Monday that the eight overpasses and underpasses to be built include Karet overpass, Jatibaru overpass, Salemba underpass, and Pasar Pagi overpass.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cement shortage will not affect Perumnas target
Cement shortage will not affect Perumnas target JAKARTA (JP): The President of Perum Perumnas III, a state- owned housing company, said yesterday that the increasing price of cement will not hamper the company's target to build 90,000 low cost houses in the Greater Jakarta area by 1998.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Special measure planned to boost rice production
Special measure planned to boost rice production JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah said here yesterday that the government will take a special measure to minimize losses in rice production caused by the prolonged drought. Speaking to reporters following a meeting with President Soeharto, Sjarifudin said that the measure would include speeding up the rice plantation in a bid to provide sufficient rice supply early next year.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Court baffled by testimony of Bapindo bosses
Court baffled by testimony of Bapindo bosses JAKARTA (JP): It's Bambang Kuntjoro's and Sjahrizal's words against Adi Sugondho. The existence of a crucial board of directors meeting at the government-owned Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) on the afternoon of June 2, 1992, has become a mystery as one director denied ever attending it while the other two insisted that all three were present.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Cartoon: Prince Valiant 3:05 Gita Wicara 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Parlementaria 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music Contest: Asia Bagus 8:05 Spektrum 9:00 World News 9:30 Traditional Culture 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Australia confirms arrest of RI fishermen
Australia confirms arrest of RI fishermen PERTH, Australia (AFP): A large group of Indonesian fishermen detained off Western Australia's far north coast at the weekend are from the island of Sulawesi, the Australian Fisheries Management Authority said yesterday. Greg Gayfer, the authority's deputy chief officer in Broome, the pearling port 2,500 kilometers north of here, said there were about 120 men, including skippers and crew, in the group.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Chinese president to visit SE Asia
Chinese president to visit SE Asia SINGAPORE (AFP): China's President Jiang Zemin is to visit several Southeast Asian nations before and after he attends the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Indonesia in November, news reports said yesterday. Jiang will visit Singapore and Malaysia before the summit scheduled for Nov. 15. He will stay on in Indonesia for an official visit after the summit before heading for Thailand and Vietnam, local newspapers said.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
City Council approves new scholarship promotion drive
City Council approves new scholarship promotion drive JAKARTA (JP): The City Council has approved a new regulation governing scholarships given to primary, junior high school, senior high school and university students. The funds will come from the city budget and from the Islamic Alms coordination body (Bazis), a semi-governmental agency. Approval was given in a session held yesterday to change the old provincial regulation no.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bouraq almost clips its wing
Bouraq almost clips its wing PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: A plane belonging to the private carrier Bouraq had a close shave with disaster when its wing sideswiped the runway as it taxied down on a flight from Jakarta on Monday. One of the propellers of the Viscer Viscount plane was damaged after the bumpy landing, but the 64 passengers aboard flight BO 210/121 barely noticed the incident and were unharmed, the Antara news agency reported. The plane was sent back to Jakarta empty for repairs.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia Lady Open to tee off at BSD
Indonesia Lady Open to tee off at BSD JAKARTA (JP): A huge field of more than 180 lady golfers from seven countries including host Indonesia will grace the Bumi Serpong Damai plush golf link in Tangerang, west of here tomorrow.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Moslem leader calls for end to `True Lies' debate
Moslem leader calls for end to `True Lies' debate JAKARTA (JP): A prominent Moslem leader called on ulemas and the national censorship board to sit together and resolve once and for all the controversy over a film allegedly insulting to Islam. The uproar over the movie, True Lies, featuring American film star Arnold Schwarzenegger has created an impression of conflicts among the ulemas, an unwelcome picture for Indonesian Moslems, Lukman Harun said.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Behind the fires
Behind the fires After weeks of conflicting statements from government officials on the cause of the forest fires currently raging in Sumatra and Kalimantan, the Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo has come up with still a different view. He suspects foul play behind some of the fires.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
PPD to cooperate with private firms to manage public buses
PPD to cooperate with private firms to manage public buses JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned bus company, PPD, is studying proposals from a number of private companies to jointly operate more than 1,000 gas-powered public buses in the city. Yahya Subandi, the president of PPD, told reporters during a break in a hearing with the House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday that the study is needed due to lack of condensed- natural-gas (CNG) stations.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hong Kong residents shudder at what 1997 may bring
Hong Kong residents shudder at what 1997 may bring Text and photos by Fritz H. Pangemanan The Jakarta Post reporter recently spent five days with ethnic Chinese families in Hong Kong to collect first-hand information on their hopes and fears about Hong Kong's impending reversion to China in 1997. Following are excerpts of Hong Kong residents' comments on unification. HONG KONG (JP): Less than three years ahead, on July 1, 1997, Hong Kong will revert to Beijing's authority.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) sustained another loss yesterday as investors remained cautious over the possible rise in U.S. interest rates. The Composite Index dropped for the third consecutive day to close 2.9 points lower at 507.23 yesterday against 510.18 on the previous day. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also continued declining to 123.65 from 124.29. Securities dealers said the U.S.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Traffic anarchy continues
Traffic anarchy continues From Bisnis Indonesia Up to this moment the lack of discipline among city bus drivers and crew continues. Buses still stop at any place they want to pick up or drop off passengers. Through this letter I would like to appeal to the traffic police department to open a box for complaints so that citizens who have witnessed such violations can report them immediately to the authorities concerned. SUGIARTININGSIH Jakarta
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
`ASEAN network a potential force'
`ASEAN network a potential force' MANILA (Reuter): Southeast Asian states are forming a network of defense ties that will enable them to act as military allies without the need for a formal defense pact, Malaysian Defense Minister Najib Abdul Razak said yesterday. Najib rejected the idea of turning the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) into a defense alliance, saying that would only exacerbate tensions and provoke the suspicion of other nations in the region.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
NU has its hands full of problems ...
NU has its hands full of problems ... By Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): The largest Moslem organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) will have a lot more to do in its coming national congress than licking its wounds.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Seminar on fire protection planned
Seminar on fire protection planned PT Pembangunan Jaya, a joint-venture company, will hold a seminar on fire and safety protection at high rise buildings. Billionaire Ciputra, the chairman of PT Pembangunan Jaya, said on Sunday that a number of engineers, consultants, bureaucrats and property owners will participate in the seminar. He did not explain when and where the seminar will be conducted.(09)
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soaring cement price
Soaring cement price From Neraca As a member of the community I am concerned about the recent soaring cement prices. We especially feel victimized because we are building a house for ourselves. We cannot abandon the project because we need a shelter for our family. So the only way out was borrowing from relatives and neighbors. According to traders, the high price is caused by an overabundance of demand from the side of consumers while the supply is limited.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rail crash kills two
Rail crash kills two SUKOHARJO, Central Java: Two persons were killed and 16 others injured when a train crashed into a bus at an unguarded intersection in Gayam Sukoharjo on Monday. The Solo-Wonogiri train struck the center of the bus. Survivors said the bus driver did not see the oncoming train. (har/emb)
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
As the saying goes, it's the money that counts
As the saying goes, it's the money that counts JAKARTA (JP): Next time you're invited to a wedding party, don't bring a present. Its "un-Indonesian," according to an aide to a cabinet minister. Give the money you would have spent on the present instead, said Muhd. Muhtadi, an aide to State Minister of State Administrative Reform. "Bringing present for any occasion is an alien tradition. The Indonesian tradition is to give money," Muhtadi was quoted by the Antara news agency as saying.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
GATT principles will affect Indonesian economy: Minister
GATT principles will affect Indonesian economy: Minister JAKARTA (JP): A minister warned yesterday that the new principles of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) will affect Indonesia's economy, which is not ready to face fierce competition through trade liberalization.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Consortium formed for Manggarai bus station
Consortium formed for Manggarai bus station JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said the ministry has selected a consortium of seven companies to construct the Rp 7 billion (US$3.2 million) Manggarai integrated station in South Jakarta.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Disturbing project
Disturbing project From Neraca The construction of a building at the site of the former Transaera Hotel on Jl. Merdeka Timur is most disturbing to residents as well as students who use Jl. Batu to go to and from school. Jl. Batu, which used to be clean and tidy, has become heavily damaged by trucks which use the road to carry heavy loads to a project site. The road is now covered with dirt which is dropped by the trucks coming from the project site.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pedestrian bridges needed
Pedestrian bridges needed From Neraca With the opening of the new road between Pejompongan and Manggarai, the traffic passing through Jl. Sultan Agung has become much denser. As a resident of Menteng Dalam in the area I now find it difficult to cross the road when I have to go to the market. The cars whiz by so fast it looks as if people no longer have the right to set foot on this road. I appeal to the authorities concerned to provide pedestrian crossings in this area.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Facilities at two Jakarta airports better
Facilities at two Jakarta airports better JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Transportation is upgrading technical facilities at two Jakarta airports to cater to Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum leaders, who will convene in the West Java city of Bogor in November.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
ADB lends $357m to RI
ADB lends $357m to RI MANILA (Reuter): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said yesterday it had approved US$357 million in loans to set up a power project and improve vocational and technical education in Indonesia. The Manila-based bank said in a statement that $272 million would be used to improve power supplies on the island of Sumatra and to develop hydropower in East Timor and South Kalimantan.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
E. Timorese meet E. Timorese, part II in London
E. Timorese meet E. Timorese, part II in London JAKARTA (JP): A delegation of 15 East Timorese left here for London last night for the second round of talks with fellow countrymen who oppose their homeland's integration with Indonesia and are now living in exile. The pro-integration delegation is being led by F.X. Lopez da Cruz, who is President Soeharto's ambassador at large on East Timor affairs.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Government plans center to care for street children
Government plans center to care for street children JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday decided to open up an information center to deal with the problem of street children. The center will coordinate the activities of various private foundations which look after the interests of street children, according to Suyono Yahya, the secretary to Coordinating Minister of People's Welfare Azwar Anas.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kuntara named Indocement commissioner
Kuntara named Indocement commissioner JAKARTA (JP): Major General (ret.) Kuntara, a former chief of the Army Strategic Reserve Command (Kostrad), was appointed a commissioner of PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa during the company's special shareholders meeting here yesterday. Andree Halim, an old friend of Soedono Salim, alias Liem Sioe Liong, Indocement's majority shareholder, now sits on the firm's board of commissioners.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Adrianus set to keep OPBF lightweight title
Adrianus set to keep OPBF lightweight title JAKARTA (JP): Adrianus Taroreh, holder of the Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) lightweight title, is ready to knock out Filipino challenger Ernie Elesna in their title fight at Senayan stadium tomorrow. "I can't tell you in what round I will knock him out but plans for a K.O were part of my training program," Adrianus said upon his arrival here from his hometown in Manado, North Sulawesi.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mataram airport gets floodlit
Mataram airport gets floodlit MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The Selaparang airport, which is the gateway to Lombok Island, can now accommodate night flight services following the installation of a lighting system. West Nusa Tenggara Governor Warsito urged the authorities in Mataram to inform all airliners about the new facility and therefore bring more tourists to the island. The airport is now equipped with a fuel depot, thus allowing planes to refuel here.
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Many fail to pick up IDs
Many fail to pick up IDs Tens of thousands of South Jakartans have not collected their identification documents, leaving bundles of ID cards at the mayoralty population affairs office. Firdaus Asman, the head of South Jakarta Population Affairs Office, said over the weekend that between 15 and 20 percent of people who have their ID cards renewed have not picked up their citizenship documents. (09)
Wed, 28 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Description of murderer
Description of murderer I must object to the use of the word "overzealous" to describe the 34-year-old man who was charged with killing his young lover ("Top female graduate killed by married man", page 3 of The Jakarta Post Sept. 21, 1994). A man who plans and executes the brutal murder of a woman he is in a relationship with can hardly be called "overeager" or "ardent" (synonyms in my dictionary for overzealous).