Archive: 24 January 1995
48 articles found
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
C. Kalimantan wins rowing meet
C. Kalimantan wins rowing meet JAKARTA (JP): Central Kalimantan's scullers pedaled to nine gold medals, four silvers and a bronze to win the overall title at the national rowing championships which closed in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi on Sunday. The arch-rival squad from Southeast Sulawesi ran out of steam in the final battle to finish second with seven golds, eight silvers and two bronzes.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Workers protest ban on headdress
Workers protest ban on headdress JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of Moslem female workers, of an electronic company, in dispute with their employers over their religious headdress brought their case to the House of Representatives yesterday. Saihani, Endang Widuri, Elvi Suryawati and 32 other workers of PT Sanyo Jaya Component Indonesia told legislators from the Moslem-based United Development Party faction that in addition to being locked out of the factory, they were also harassed.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia has enough teachers: Legislators
Indonesia has enough teachers: Legislators JAKARTA (JP): Many legislators criticized the Indonesian Teachers Union (PGRI) yesterday for routine complaints that the nation has a shortage of teachers when, they claim, there are sufficient numbers. During a hearing with the union's leaders, several members of the House of Representatives' Commission IX said the problem lies in the poor distribution of teachers across the nation, with some parts having too many teachers and others having too few.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
The world needs sound statistics on environment
The world needs sound statistics on environment JAKARTA (JP): The development of a sound environmental statistic system is urgently needed in line with increasing environmental awareness worldwide, says a senior official of the Central Bureau of Statistics. Sugito, the bureau's Director General, told reporters yesterday that an information system on the environment could act as a guideline for policy makers in determining regional development priorities.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Thai gets life sentence for drug trafficking
Thai gets life sentence for drug trafficking JAKARTA (JP): Judge R.P.A. Mangkoediningrat of the Central Jakarta District Court sentenced yesterday to life imprisonment Sae Lim Iaw, a Thai national, for his involvement in a drug trafficking case. "The board of judges has agreed to imprison defendant Sae Lim Iaw alias Boon Tan for life because he is found guilty for his involvement as one of the parties who imported and tried to sell the banned substance here," judge Mangkoediningrat said.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Government probes 'kue lapis' case
Government probes 'kue lapis' case JAKARTA (JP): The health authorities launched an investigation into the use of artificial preservatives in kue lapis, a popular traditional cake, after Malaysia declared last week that 10 Indonesian brands are unfit for consumption. Minister of Health Sujudi said yesterday he hoped to resolve the problem once and for all. If the allegation is proven, then the government will take action against the producers.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
To demonstrate is a fundamental right: Seminar
To demonstrate is a fundamental right: Seminar JAKARTA (JP): The right of the public and students to take to the streets and demonstrate for various causes is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution, a seminar concluded. Political observers and activists attending a seminar yesterday on the legal aspects of a demonstration lashed out at the authorities and their customary strong-arm approach to student and public protests, saying that it amounts to violation of human rights.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Potted plants will 'replace' vendors
Potted plants will 'replace' vendors JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has ordered 120 traders operating along Jl. Matraman Raya in Jatinegara to leave the area as of Jan. 18, despite their appeal to remain until the upcoming Idul Fitri holiday. Zamris D, head of the East Jakarta Law and Order office, said East Jakarta Mayor H. Sudarsono had instructed him to expel the traders from the area who continue to cause traffic jams.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Three die, 10 hurt in accident
Three die, 10 hurt in accident KENDAL, Central Java: At least three people were killed and ten others seriously injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck near Kendal last weekend. Chief of the Kendal police precinct Lt. Col. Kurnia Ramadani said yesterday that the collision occurred when the bus tried to overtake other another vehicle. It collided head-on with a truck carrying onions.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Squatters demolish houses
Squatters demolish houses JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Cengkareng Timur have voluntarily demolished their houses, located on land owned by the state housing developer Perum Perumnas, following an operation carried out by the West Jakarta mayoral administrative advisory board (Muspika). The head of Perum Perumnas in Cengkareng, the district's military commander and the West Jakarta mayor watched the demolition on Sunday, Antara reported.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bridges over toll roads
Bridges over toll roads From Neraca I do not know precisely how many pedestrian bridges will be built over the toll roads. But I was told that tens of millions of rupiah have been allocated for the projects. From what I can see, the bridges to be constructed will not serve any purpose because the bridges will be in quiet areas. Or will be built near toll gates.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Central bank determined to tighten its supervision
Central bank determined to tighten its supervision This is the second of two articles based on a paper presented by the Governor of Bank Indonesia Soedjadjad Djiwandono at the annual bankers' meeting on Jan. 19, 1995. JAKARTA: In order to assist banks facing difficulties because of problem loans, Bank Indonesia will encourage these banks to merge, consolidate or seek the possibility of acquisition.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Banks unite against money speculators
Banks unite against money speculators JAKARTA (JP): The central banks of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Hong Kong have agreed to exchange relevant information and experiences in coping with speculative attacks on their currencies. The agreement was reached at an informal meeting between representatives of the six central banks held at the office of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority in Hong Kong on Saturday.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tamara Bank gets loan
Tamara Bank gets loan JAKARTA (JP): A syndicate of overseas banks committed itself yesterday to providing a loan of US$50 million to the Tamara Bank, a commercial bank listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange. The Tamara Bank announced that the syndicated loan was arranged by the Indover Bank, the ING Bank and the Asia Finance Corporation Bank, with the Asian Banking Corporation, the First Commercial Bank, the Chinatrust Commercial Bank and CNB Leasing of Hong Kong acting as managers.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Water catchment area needs protection
Water catchment area needs protection JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja reiterated the importance of maintaining South Jakarta as the city's main water catchment area, to help secure an adequate supply of water. Speaking at the opening of the Ciliwung River rowboat competition on Sunday, Surjadi urged officials of the South Jakarta Mayoralty to strictly prevent any possible violations in the use of lands, mainly for the construction of residential buildings, in the area.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
LIPI seeks private participation in R&D
LIPI seeks private participation in R&D JAKARTA (JP): The new chairman of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Soefjan Tsauri, said yesterday he would seek the involvement of more private institutions in research activities. "The private sector's participation in research and development activities is far from optimum," he told journalists after being sworn in as the new LIPI chairman. Sofyan, 53, was sworn in by Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Security guard at Graha Medika
Security guard at Graha Medika From Kompas On Dec. 23, 1994 at about 9.15 a friend of mine and I wanted to deliver a Christmas package to the Graha Medika hospital. As it was very late at night and we were in a hurry, we unintentionally entered the vicinity through the driveway marked "no entry." A security guard approached and scolded us and then, disregarding our apology, took us to the command post. I remained in the car and we exchanged angry words. Then he hit me in the face.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hotel groups start cooperate
Hotel groups start cooperate JAKARTA (JP): PT Hotel Indonesia International (HII), a state- owned company operating seven hotels, signed here yesterday an agreement with the American Hotel and Motel Association (AHMA) to cooperate in hotel industry training programs in Indonesia.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Minibus driver trial will proceed
Minibus driver trial will proceed JAKARTA (JP): Judge Soemarjono of the North Jakarta District Court decided yesterday to dismiss the defense's request to wave charges against Ramses Silitonga, a Metromini bus driver who was behind the wheel when his bus plunged into the Sunter river in North Jakarta last year killing 33 passengers. During the previous trial Ramses's lawyer, Victor Siahaan, requested that the judge annul the indictment of H.P.W.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
HMI congress
HMI congress From Pelita The Islamic Students Association (HMI) is holding its 12th congress in Surabaya, East Java. The congress was officially opened by President Soeharto. This congress is extraordinary because it is the first congress of its kind to be opened by the President. Hopefully the congress will be able to produce positive results and the HMI will play a more concrete role in the future.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sampling forbidden fruit
Sampling forbidden fruit In Southeast Asia, where economic growth has been so impressive for many years, the people are distressed to hear about unconstitutional actions on the part of the authorities. In this region some governments seem to find it difficult to decide what degree of political openness is appropriate.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Persib crushes Persiku to reach second place
Persib crushes Persiku to reach second place JAKARTA (JP): Intercity amateur champion Persib of Bandung, West Java took advantage of being on home turf to beat fellow amateur club Persiku of Kudus, Central Java in Sunday's Liga Dunhill Western Division soccer league and shot up to the second spot of the table behind leader Pelita Jaya. Persib took its season high ranking on a better goal difference against Semen Padang.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Political scholars to open seminar
Political scholars to open seminar JAKARTA: Scholars from the Indonesian Society of Political Science will open a national three-day seminar on leadership and civil society in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. The seminar will discuss 28 papers, including three key-note papers to be presented by Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto, State Minister for Public Housing Akbar Tanjung and East Nusa Tenggara governor Herman Musakabe.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Suggestion for Liga Indonesia
Suggestion for Liga Indonesia From Suara Karya The Liga Indonesia tournament was a bold step for the Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI) and should be highly appreciated by soccer fans throughout Indonesia. In addition to Liga Indonesia, PSSI has also prepared a Future Team (Primavera), which is currently being trained in Italy. Our hope is that this program will be successful enough for Indonesia to then take part in the World Cup in 2002 and 2006.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Gifts for flood attendants
Gifts for flood attendants JAKARTA (JP): Mrs. Surjadi Soedirdja, chairperson of the Dharma Wanita civil servants' wives organization's Jakarta office, presented gifts in the form of jackets and foodstuffs to a number of floodgate attendants in South and East Jakarta. The gifts were handed over in a simple ceremony at the Babakan Floodgate in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta on Friday, Antara reported. Mrs.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Monument on rocky land
Monument on rocky land From Kompas If we sail from Sekupang to Singapore, we pass Pulau Sambu Kecil (Small Sambu Island) and, before entering the Singapore Strait, there lies a rocky island that belongs to Indonesia. I have this to suggest for the Indonesian government. A giant Garuda Pancasila Monument should be built on the island with the words Republik Indonesia written on its foundation. This monument will serve two purposes.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Shipbuilders likely to move from industrialized countries
Shipbuilders likely to move from industrialized countries JAKARTA (JP): Shipbuilding companies in industrialized countries are likely to relocate their plants to developing countries for lower production costs, an official said. Director General of Metal, Machinery and Electronic Industries Effendi Sudarsono said yesterday that the competitiveness of the shipbuilding industry in industrialized countries tends to decline due to the higher cost of production.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Irresponsible driver
Irresponsible driver From Kompas It was on Monday, Jan. 16, 1995 at about 7 a.m. on the Cikampek toll road, some 300 meters before the Pondok Gede toll gate on the way to Cawang, Jakarta. I was in line for the toll gate when suddenly a red Isuzu Panther (B 2455 SB) hit my car from behind, causing considerable damage to the lid of the trunk. Rather than stop after entering the toll road, I signaled for the driver of the other car to stop and park his car on the roadside to settle the matter.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
World demand for tin will rise: Institute
World demand for tin will rise: Institute JAKARTA (JP): The England-based International Tin Research Institute Ltd. (ITRI) predicts that the demand for tin world-wide will grow by 20,000 to 30,000 tons per annum within the next two to three years. Rod Bedder, Managing Director of ITRI, said in a release made available to The Jakarta Post yesterday, that the growth will primarily be supported by the prospective usage of lead-free solders in the electronics industry.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
West Kalimantan prone to AIDS
West Kalimantan prone to AIDS PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Governor Aspar Aswin warned yesterday that the province is highly vulnerable to the spread of the deadly Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). He said last week that geographically West Kalimantan, one of Indonesia's gateways, borders with countries where AIDS is prevalent. High population mobility may also help quicken the spread of the incurable disease, most commonly transmitted through exchange of body fluids, he said.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dengue epidemic kills three
Dengue epidemic kills three GROBOGAN, Central Java: Three people have died and 170 others hospitalized in a dengue fever outbreak in this regency, an official said yesterday. Chief of the local health office Agus Subandijo said the three died because they were admitted to hospital only after they were in very critical conditions. All the victims, most of whom are babies and children, come from the sub-districts of Purwodadi, Wirosari and Pulau Kulon, he said.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Garuda's outgoing chief praised
Garuda's outgoing chief praised JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto yesterday acknowledged that Garuda Indonesia, the national flag carrier, significantly improved under the management of Wage Mulyono, who was replaced by Supandi last Friday. "Wage was entering retirement and I have to underline that he was successful in managing Garuda.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN economic mission in Vietnam
ASEAN economic mission in Vietnam HANOI (AFP): A senior ASEAN economic delegation has begun a six-day visit to Vietnam to determine what economic role the communist country will play in future ties with its richer neighbors, a senior diplomat said yesterday. The visit by the 15-strong group is the first such trip here by high-level Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) officials since Vietnam applied to join the association in October.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Police finally name Oki as main suspect in murder
Police finally name Oki as main suspect in murder JAKARTA (JP): Police finally named Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, 30, yesterday as the main suspect in the murder of two Indonesians and an Indian national in Los Angeles. "Based on a report made by my team currently investigating the case in Los Angeles, I can say that there is adequate material evidence to make him a suspect in the murder," outgoing City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto told reporters yesterday.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI still studying ASEAN forces
RI still studying ASEAN forces JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said here yesterday that Indonesia is still studying the prospect of a joint Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) peacekeeping force to be placed under the aegis of the United Nations. "Indonesia is still studying the possibility. The pros and cons are being weighed," Alatas said.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
RP's VP to visit Jakarta
RP's VP to visit Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Philippine Vice President Joseph Estrada will make a three-day private visit to Jakarta on Thursday, an embassy spokesman said here yesterday. Estrada, accompanied by a party of eight people, arrives in Bali today where he is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at a conference on Law Enforcement in the Asia Pacific.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bank Swadesi moves to capital
Bank Swadesi moves to capital JAKARTA (JP): Bank Swadesi has moved its headquarters to the capital from Surabaya to further tap the growing business opportunities here. The bank announced yesterday that the relocation of headquarters to Jakarta followed a sharp increase in the bank's activities in Jakarta during the last four years.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Patent right forgery
Patent right forgery From Bisnis Indonesia Bisnis Indonesia of Jan. 20, 1995 published an article concerning an investigation of the illegal producing of a patented jelly (Swallow Sun) product. The patent owner, Efendy, has complained about this forgery for 20 years. But the forger, Soetjipto Rahardjo, continues to produce the jelly freely. In fact Police Headquarters has confiscated all the fake products, but Soetjipto still carries on his business without hindrance.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Military to clamp down on poison-arrow gangs
Military to clamp down on poison-arrow gangs MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Bukit Barisan Military chief Maj. Gen. Arie J. Kumaat has ordered his troopers to clamp down on criminal gangs which use poison arrows to knock out their victims. Kumaat, whose jurisdiction covers the northern part of Sumatra, said yesterday the practice is widely used by gangs operating around the Polonia district, home to Medan's airport as well, Antara reported.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI failures in sports lamented
RI failures in sports lamented JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto expressed concern yesterday over Indonesia's performance in sports, citing as an example the national contingent's poor showing at the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima last year. Opening the seventh national congress of the National Sports Council (KONI) at the State Palace, Soeharto urged the leaders of all sports organizations to do their utmost to improve the nation's sports performance.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Property tax
Property tax From Kompas It is the obligation of every citizen to pay their land and building tax. But what if the tax is quite disproportionate. Should we pay it to show that we are loyal citizens? My father owns a piece of land in East Bandung mayoralty, on which he has a workshop for repairing motorized vehicles. It is located on a small lane about 20 kilometers from the center of Bandung city.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Private sector must invest $1t in infrastructure: ESCAP
Private sector must invest $1t in infrastructure: ESCAP JAKARTA (JP): The private sector is expected to shoulder most infrastructure development in the Asia-Pacific region, as governments can only provide one-third of the funds required over the next five years. Executives from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) revealed here yesterday that only a portion of the estimated US$1.5 trillion needed for infrastructure development was readily available.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sanyo to hold music show
Sanyo to hold music show JAKARTA (JP): PT Sanyo Industries Indonesia will hold a music show called "Sanyo Indonesia Music Festival 1995" on June 24 at Istora hall, Senayan, Central Jakarta. According to a press release made available to The Jakarta Post in Jakarta yesterday, the show will feature various kinds of music such as such as jazz, rock, reggae, dangdut and keroncong. The show is in celebration of the 50th national independence day this year.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Over 700 workers denied wages
Over 700 workers denied wages JAKARTA (JP): Over 700 West Java workers urged the National Commission of Human Rights yesterday to make a government-owned plantation company pay them their past 20 months wages, which it has denied them. Twenty three people claiming to represent 706 workers of PD Gemah Ripah, Garut, told commission members that the firm has not paid their wages since April 1993, for unconvincing reasons.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
PLN to offer bonds in two phases for its expansioan
PLN to offer bonds in two phases for its expansioan JAKARTA (JP): The state electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) announced its plan yesterday to offer five- year bonds worth Rp 1 trillion (US$454.55 million) to the public to help finance its expansion projects.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Nasreen trial put back again
Nasreen trial put back again DHAKA (AFP): The trial of exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen was put off yesterday until Feb. 9 by a magistrate's court, legal sources said. This is for the fourth time the trial in absentia of the exiled writer has been postponed. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate A.K.M.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Sluggish trading extended on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with share prices falling across the board. After falling above five points on Friday, the JSX Composite Index further plunged to close nearly 10 points lower at 436.15 yesterday. The GTDBS-50 Index dropped to 103.51 yesterday from 105.96 on Friday amid strong selling pressure on most bluechips.
Tue, 24 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Surya Dumai Industry to build fiberboard plant
Surya Dumai Industry to build fiberboard plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Surya Dumai Industry (SDI), which plans to go public this year, announced yesterday that it will build a new medium density fiberboard (MDF) plant in Riau, with an investment of US$35 million. The company's president, Citra Gunawan, said 70 percent of the investment is to be generated from its planned initial public offering, which is likely to be held in June this year, while the rest is from the company's equity.