Archive: 29 September 1994
47 articles found
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ex-driver arrested for role in robbery
Ex-driver arrested for role in robbery JAKARTA (JP): City Police yesterday arrested a suspect and questioned two security guards in connection with a robbery at a property developer's office in Ragunan, South Jakarta. "Another suspect, identified only as Eko, is still at large," City Police spokesman Lt. Col. A. Latief Rabar said, adding that the police are still investigating the possibility of collusion between the security guards and the main suspect.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bima Sakti whips Hadtex 97-53
Bima Sakti whips Hadtex 97-53 JAKARTA (JP): A one-sided match opened the first leg of the ninth national semi-professional basketball league (Kobatama) yesterday, which, for the first time in its 12-year-old history has players imported from the U.S., China, Canada and the Philippines.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Three to face trial for smuggling heroin
Three to face trial for smuggling heroin JAKARTA (JP): The National Police have handed over the dossiers of three suspects, a Malaysian, a Thai and an Indonesian, all of whom are charged with illegal possession of 29 kilograms of high-grade heroin. The dossiers stated that the three would face the death sentence or life imprisonment if convicted. Spokesman for National Police, Col.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Students get EU grants
Students get EU grants JAKARTA: Eleven Indonesian postgraduates will soon be leaving for countries of the European Union (EU) where they will pursue advanced studies under the EC-ASEAN scholarship program, the Union's representative office in Jakarta announced. The program, established in 1991, offers ASEAN nationals the opportunity to undertake postgraduate studies in Europe.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Diarrhea kills six in Ciamis area
Diarrhea kills six in Ciamis area CIAMIS, West Java: The death toll from the outbreak of diarrhea in this regency has risen to six and 1,400 people have been admitted to hospital. The number of affected subdistricts has also increased from four last week to six yesterday, Antara reported. Regent Dedem Ruhlia blamed the epidemic on unhygienic conditions, aggravated by the current prolonged dry spell and subsequent water shortage.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lawyers, councilors oppose steep rise in traffic fines
Lawyers, councilors oppose steep rise in traffic fines JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers and city councilors oppose a probable steep rise in traffic fines, saying that the Rp 1 million to Rp 6 million (US$476 to $2,860) fines announced by National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman Astrosemitro are too high. "Only a small elite can afford it," said Adnan Buyung Nasution, the chairman of the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), one of the most vocal non-governmental organizations in the country.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Nuclear-powered electricity station
Nuclear-powered electricity station From Berita Buana People are still debating the government's plan to build a nuclear-powered electricity station (PLTN). Newspapers carry reports arguing the pros and cons of such a plan. In many seminars this issue creates heated debates. There is a group that was previously against the plan but later pledged its support. Another group expressed its objection to the construction of the electricity plant for unclear reasons.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI to host OPEC meet
RI to host OPEC meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will host the 97th ministerial conference of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in Bali from Nov. 21 to 23. "The meeting will discuss two main issues, replacing secretary general Subroto, whose second term ended in June, and determining a new quota system for the first quarter of next year," Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana said in a recent hearing with Commission VI of the House of Representatives (DPR).
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Banks told to help tourism
Banks told to help tourism JAKARTA (JP): The government has asked commercial banks to improve loans to tourism-related businesses, which are expected to help generate more foreign exchange for the country. Coordinating Minister for Trade and Industry Hartarto told an annual conference of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (IHRA) yesterday that Governor of Bank Indonesia J. Soedradjad Djiwandono is committed to encouraging banks to help develop the tourism industry.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
It must've been love
It must've been love JAKARTA (JP): A woman who gave up her profession as a prostitute because she tested positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is now back in Jakarta, as a housewife. The woman, who resided in Bekasi, was sent to her home village in Pemalang in Central Java after she tested positive last year, the Pemalang Health Office chief Dr. Subroto was quoted by the Antara news agency as saying.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
New terms on air ticketing to take effect
New terms on air ticketing to take effect JAKARTA (JP): Measures will be taken against any domestic airline violating last May's air ticketing agreement that will finally take effect as of Nov. 1, an executive says. The president of Sempati Air, Hasan M. Soedjono, told reporters here yesterday that the agreement was originally scheduled to take effect as of early July.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Alumindo Perkasa acquires a 66% stake in Determinan
Alumindo Perkasa acquires a 66% stake in Determinan JAKARTA (JP): PT Alumindo Perkasa Utama, the country's largest aluminum extrusion manufacturer, has acquired a 66-percent stake in the aluminum producer PT Determinan Indah for Rp 72 billion (US$33.09 million).
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Asian growth to slow as Chinese economy adjusts
Asian growth to slow as Chinese economy adjusts MADRID (AFP): Asia's economic growth is expected to slow this year as China moderates its hectic pace of industrial expansion to a more sustainable path, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said yesterday. But the IMF nevertheless projected faster growth rates for several individual Asian countries, notably the Philippines, South Korea, Pakistan, India and Thailand, citing inflows of investment and strong exports.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt set to phase Asmat people into modern age
Govt set to phase Asmat people into modern age By Prapti Widinugraheni MERAUKE, Irian Jaya (JP): The government has resolved to phase various indigenous peoples like the Asmat tribe in Irian Jaya into the modern age without endangering their existence, a senior official of the Ministry of Education and Culture says.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Koja people will get low cost apartments
Koja people will get low cost apartments JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Real Estate Association (REI DKI) announced yesterday that a joint- venture company will build 5,000 low cost apartments in Cilincing, North Jakarta, for Koja residents who must move to make way for the development of a container terminal. The apartments will be jointly built by PT Pelindo, a state- owned seaport company, and PT Nayaka Realtindo Cakra Sarana Persada, a private developer.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie forms new firm
Bakrie forms new firm JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie & Brothers, one of the holding companies of the Bakrie Group, formed here yesterday a new sub- holding company to strengthen the group's business in the power industry and in engineering activities.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Another ADB loan to RI
Another ADB loan to RI MANILA (Reuter): The Asian Development Bank has approved an interest-free emergency US$18 million loan to Indonesia to help rebuild infrastructure damaged by a severe earthquake in February, which killed more than 200 people. The money will go towards rebuilding roads and bridges, schools, health centers and public markets damaged by the earthquake in West Lampung district on the southern tip of Sumatra Island, the Manila-based bank said in a statement yesterday.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cement crisis in E. Timor
Cement crisis in E. Timor DILI, East Timor: Residents from 13 regencies in East Timor are condemning the lack of government supervision that has lead to a sharp increase in cement prices. Residents in the capital city of Dili say that the price of cement, Rp 9,000 a sack last month, has increased to between Rp 11,500 and Rp 13,000. In Manatuto, 63 kilometers east of Dili, residents say they are paying between Rp 12,000 and Rp 13,000.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Star Card
Star Card I am excited to know that Lippo Bank in cooperation with Garuda Indonesia, Amcol, Pizza Hut, Matahari, Hero, and Gramedia (well known shops) will issue a multi function card called "Star Card." Previously, Lippo Bank has already had Lippo ATM for its customers. Being one, I have the card. Since there are Alto, Maestro, and Cirrus logos on it, it is obvious that this card can be used for withdrawing money from Automatic Teller Machines internationally.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Seven projects bring investment record of $22b
Seven projects bring investment record of $22b JAKARTA (JP): Plans to establish seven large projects will bring foreign investments to a new record high of US$22 billion this year, State Minister for Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo said here yesterday. Sanyoto, also chairman of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), noted that this year his office has approved 301 foreign investment projects with a total value of US$19.9 billion as of Sept. 24.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Court exonerates rector of sexual harassment
Court exonerates rector of sexual harassment JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court has exonerated Ali Moechtar Hoetasoehoet, the rector of a private education institution, from all charges of sexual harassment, due to inadequate evidence. "The court finds the defendant not guilty and has decided to acquit him of all the charges," presiding judge Doris A. Taulo said yesterday.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Private operator Pelita brings home remains of crash victims
Private operator Pelita brings home remains of crash victims JAKARTA (JP): The private operator Pelita Air Service yesterday flew home the remains of four of its six crew members who died when their transport plane plunged into the sea in Hong Kong last week. There was brief show of emotional when the caskets were handed over to their grieving relatives as most had been mourning for the past five days. Many were simply relieved that the agony and pain of waiting was finally over.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
The government to realign fishery policies, Soeharto says
The government to realign fishery policies, Soeharto says JAKARTA (JP): The government will realign its fishery policies in order to further develop the country's agricultural sector, says President Soeharto.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Adrianus, Elesna at ideal weights for OPBF title bout
Adrianus, Elesna at ideal weights for OPBF title bout JAKARTA (JP): Both defending Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) lightweight champion Adrianus Taroreh and contender Ernie Elesna of the Philippines weighed in yesterday at their ideal weight for today's title bout. Adrianus, 28, making his second defense, weighed in right at 61.2 kilograms, the limit for the lightweight division. His contender, ranked number four, was an ounce lighter after a 15- minute steam bath.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL declares alert on worsening haze
KL declares alert on worsening haze KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's environment ministry yesterday declared a nation-wide alert as pollution levels from a haze that has shrouded the country since August worsened and advised wearing surgical masks if necessary. Environment Minister Law Hieng Ding said Malaysia's air quality index was at 247 or at a very unhealthy level at 0100 GMT yesterday. An index level of 300 is considered hazardous.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Emha reads critical poems before military
Emha reads critical poems before military SEMARANG (JP): After extensive ambivalence, rebel poet Emha Ainun Nadjib finally decided to read his poems to mark the local celebration of the Armed Forces (ABRI) Day. And the military showed no objection or any attempt to stop him on Tuesday night when he read his poems which are critical of authorities at the campus of the Diponegoro University. "There is no ban against art performances in Indonesia," said Maj. Gen.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Press told to keep vigil over elements of communism
Press told to keep vigil over elements of communism JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko warns that the Indonesian press must remain on guard against the communist elements which continually try to infiltrate it. "Although communism no longer has the right to live in Indonesia ...
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Basofi awaits Megawati
Basofi awaits Megawati SURABAYA: East Java Governor Basofi Sudirman and chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Megawati Sukarnoputri will meet here early next month to end the crisis gripping the political organization's local chapter. Relations between PDI and the provincial government are strained following Basofi's refusal to recognize Megawati's recent appointment of Sutjipto as the party's new chapter chief.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Unocal starts power plant
Unocal starts power plant SINGAPORE (AFP): U.S. energy firm Unocal Corp. said here yesterday that the second of two 55-megawatt power plants started commercial operations at the company's maiden geothermal energy development project in Indonesia. The company's wholly-owned subsidiary Unocal Geothermal of Indonesian Ltd., under a joint operation contract from state oil company Pertamina, supplies energy to fuel power plants at the Gunung Salak geothermal field in West Java, south of Jakarta.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
50 courting couples nabbed
50 courting couples nabbed Police have nabbed 50 courting couples from several hotels in Bogor, 70 kilometers southeast of here, during a special operation involving dozens of policemen and officials from the town's tourism board. The operation is part of Bogor's preparation in hosting the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference scheduled for November. "We are striving 'clean up' and secure the city before the international conference," Bogor Police Chief Lt. Col.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Vice President's warning
Vice President's warning Vice President Try Sutrisno has again warned us of the importance of unity and cohesion to the Indonesian nation. The reminder, repeatedly stated by Pak Try both in his past capacity as Commander of the Armed Forces and later as Vice President, was this time given before participants of a conference of the Majelis Muslimin Indonesia on Monday. "Let there be no effort where ever and by whoever to turn (Indonesia) into a religious state," the Vice President said.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Much a do about film thing
Much a do about film thing The censorship board's failure yesterday to decide whether to withdraw True Lies, an American film now circulating in this country, is understandable. The ban was requested by the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI), an influential non-governmental body, which sees the film as degrading Islam.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto to meet Singapore Premier Goh in Yogyakarta
Soeharto to meet Singapore Premier Goh in Yogyakarta JAKARTA (JP): Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong will begin a two-day working visit in Yogyakarta today during which he will also hold talks with President Soeharto. Goh, according to an announcement by the State Secretariat yesterday, will witness the signing of two major agreements between the two countries.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ardy tops IBF ranking list
Ardy tops IBF ranking list LONDON (Reuter): Leading world rankings issued by the International Badminton Federation on Tuesday after the 11th event of the World Grand Prix series, the United States Open, held in Los Angeles from Sept. 20-25: Men 1. Ardy B. Wiranata (Ina) 1,700 points, 2. Thomas Stuer- Lauridsen (Den) 1,240, 3. Heryanto Arbi (Ina) 1,065, 4. Joko Suprianto (Ina) 965, 5. Hermawan Susanto (Ina) 775, 6. Lioe Tiong Ping (Ina) 735, 7. Poul-Erik Hoyer-Larsen (Den) 725, 8.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share price drops continued on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday due to the lack of buying support from foreign investors. The Composite Index fell for the fourth consecutive day, losing another 5.1 points to end yesterday at 502.12 against 507.23 on Tuesday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also lost ground to close at 122.38, as compared to 123.65.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Parcel from U.S.
Parcel from U.S. From Kompas I am a chemistry teacher at the Senior High School in Central Lombok regency, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). I have an American friend, who is also a teacher. He sent me 18 books by post about chemistry and environment on Dec. 15, 1993 from the United States. But I have not received the parcel so far. I contacted my friend and asked him to check the parcel with the post office in his country. While I inquired about the matter in Indonesia.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Censor board defers decision on `True Lies'
Censor board defers decision on `True Lies' JAKARTA (JP): The Film Censorship Board (BSF) has deferred its decision on whether or not to stop the public screening of the action-comedy film True Lies until Saturday. A plenary meeting of the board's 45 members yesterday, convened to review the film's status, failed to reach any decision after five hours of deliberations with board officials, saying that further discussion was needed before a final decision could be made.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL bans officials from joining sect
KL bans officials from joining sect KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia has banned all its civil servants from joining the outlawed Al Arqam sect, The Star newspaper said yesterday. It said a government directive, issued on Tuesday, took immediate effect. In the statement, the government also banned members of the Islamic movement from using any government facilities. The local media have estimated that 7,000 civil servants are members of Al Arqam.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police nab `undesirables'
Police nab `undesirables' MEDAN, North Sumatra: Police have arrested 200 prostitutes, tramps, robbers and gamblers in the first three days of Operation Cleansing in this city. City Police chief Col. Chairudin Ismail said the operation succeeded in lowering the crime rate in the country's third largest city. Security forces will move to take action against discotheques open during the day as they are a violation of the local government's rule on entertainment.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Foreign exchange rates
Foreign exchange rates I am referring to Mr. de Jong's letter on Sept. 27. I really appreciated your ardent reminder to The Jakarta Post, due to their once omitting the Foreign Exchange Rates, and -- as if they hadn't paid any attention to your absolutely necessary facsimile in this matter -- even daring to commit the same sin a second time.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Suspected robber shot to death
Suspected robber shot to death Police said that an officer shot to death a member of a gang of five who robbed passengers of a 12-seat Mikrolet minivan in front of the Mayasari Bakti bus pool on Jl. Lt. Gen. Sutoyo in Cililitan, East Jakarta. Pos Kota reported that Second Sgt. Anggiat, who tried to foil the robbery, shot two of the suspects as they stabbed him in the chest.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Land and property tax service
Land and property tax service From Media Indonesia We did not know earlier that since last year the land and property tax has been raised so remarkably high. Many people even have to pay as much as three times the tax they paid in 1992. A friend of mine who owns a 2,110 square meter plot of land without any buildings on it, has to pay three times of the amount of the tax he paid in 1992, Rp 60,000 as opposed to Rp 20,000.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rival HKBP upset by synod in N. Sumatra
Rival HKBP upset by synod in N. Sumatra JAKARTA (JP): A group of followers of the Toba Batak Protestant Church is protesting to the government for allowing their rivals to hold a grand synod in North Sumatra, saying that the decision has fanned conflicts within the church. Six members who are opposing the leadership of Bishop P.W.T.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Official defends bans on series of NGO meetings
Official defends bans on series of NGO meetings JAKARTA (JP): The government denied allegations yesterday that permits for political gatherings and art performances are issued on a discriminatory basis. "The criteria are not so much based on who holds or addresses the meeting but on a consistent enforcement of the law," said Sutoyo N.K., the director general for socio-political affairs of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bapepam is seeking measures to improve stock liquidity
Bapepam is seeking measures to improve stock liquidity JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) Bacelius Ruru said here yesterday that his agency would impose stricter measures to improve the liquidity of stock trading on local markets. He said that Bapepam would also ask local stock exchanges to introduce stricter listing requirements so that only companies with a significant number of shareholders would be listed.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Con artists arrested
Con artists arrested GROBOGAN, Central Java: Six con artists acting as collectors of donations for a mosque and an Islamic boarding school from West Java were arrested by police on Tuesday. The four men, aged between 24 and 34, and all from Bogor, were caught trying to get away after cheating a businessman out of Rp 1.5 million (about US$700), Antara reported.
Thu, 29 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
A matter of politeness
A matter of politeness From Kompas I am studying in Germany. I am spending my summer holiday in Indonesia together with my German boyfriend and his mother. The first day I was at home I already had an unpleasant and annoying experience. We drove our car and when we stopped at the traffic lights at Grogol crossroads, two young girls pointed their fingers at my German friend and laughed wildly.