Archive: 27 January 1995
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Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Kubuto 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:00 School Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 TV Series: Developing Stories 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Library World 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Karya Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Music 9:00 World News 9:30 Quiz: Siapa Dia 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Jane Doe Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ship captain still missing
Ship captain still missing SUMENEP, East Java: Officers have rescued 15 of the 16 crew of the KM Pinus which sank off Madura Island. The ship's captain, Jan Piet Suar, is still missing Antara reported. The ship sank in rough seas last Saturday. Six of the crew members were found on Tuesday and nine others on Wednesday, according to the head of the Kalianget port administration.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Play Thai tunes and win free royal trip
Play Thai tunes and win free royal trip JAKARTA (JP): The Thai Embassy in Jakarta is organizing a contest for young Indonesian pianists. They can win a grand prize of a trip to Thailand for playing King Bhumibol Adulyadej's compositions. The contest, open to pianists under 23 years of age, is being held to mark the 50th anniversary of the coronation of King Bhumibol, a music buff who has composed 43 songs. The anniversary celebration will be held in May 1996.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
The Listening Post
The Listening Post * A new consideration for the rights of indigenous peoples has characterized social thought in the last couple of decades (especially in the Americas, with their large -- and oppressed -- Indian populations). Readers may be aware of recent and momentous, court decisions regarding the land rights of Aborigines in Australia.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 26, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------- DES ALFINDO 2,400 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,350 10,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,000 2,500 ANWAR SIERAD 1,800 0 AQUA GOLDEN MISSISSIPI 2,800 0 ARGHA KARYA PRIMA INDUSTRY 1,975 -25 246,500 ARGO PANTES 2,600 0 ASIANA IMI INDUSTRIES 1,925 0 ASTER DHARMA INDUSTRY 1,325 0 ASTRA GRAPHIA...
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Private sector warned for rising offshore borrowing
Private sector warned for rising offshore borrowing JAKARTA (JP): Mohammad Sadli, who has twice held ministerial posts under President Soeharto's leadership, warned yesterday that uncontrolled inflows of private offshore borrowing could pose a threat to the country's economy, given the already heavy debt burden and high inflation.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia absent as World Court hears E. Timor case
Indonesia absent as World Court hears E. Timor case THE HAGUE (Reuter): The International Court of Justice is scheduled to open a hearing here on Monday to review the legality of an Indonesian-Australian agreement to jointly explore for oil in the sea off East Timor. But Indonesia will be conspicuous by its absence as the United Nations court convenes to hear Portugal's challenge to the offshore oil treaty signed in 1989.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians dominate at Japan Open
Indonesians dominate at Japan Open TOKYO (AFP): Title holder Ardy Wiranata and Olympic champion Alan Budikusuma led Indonesia into a strong position at the Japan Open badminton here yesterday. Top seed Ardy stayed on course for a semifinal clash with 1993 champion and teammate Hariyanto Arbi with a 15-6, 15-6 win over Peter Rasmussen of Denmark. Second seed Alan, who ended with only the China Open title last season, trounced Japan's Hideaki Motoyama 15-1, 15-7.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Benny gets red card from Davis Cup match
Benny gets red card from Davis Cup match JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one Benny Wijaya has been sidelined for the Davis Cup qualifying round match against South Korea in Seoul next week, giving away his place to debutant Teddy Tanjung.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Will Amnesty's campaign on RI be useful?
Will Amnesty's campaign on RI be useful? By Dino Patti Djalal LONDON (JP): Amnesty International's campaign on Indonesia dates a long way back, but what sets its apart at present is its ferocity. So fierce, in fact, that it has raised some eyebrows among those who see nothing dramatically new occurring in Indonesia these days. To this, Amnesty officials would typically cite the cases of the recent closure of three magazines or that of labor activist Mochtar Pakpahan.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
S'pore restricts KL steel
S'pore restricts KL steel SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore announced yesterday that it will impose anti-dumping duties on reinforced steel bars from a Malaysian company following complaints from a domestic manufacturer. "There exists a prima facie case of dumping of reinforcement steel bars which is causing injury to the domestic industry," a statement from Singapore's state-run Trade Development Board said following a probe by the Anti-Dumping Authority.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
School holidays during Ramadhan
School holidays during Ramadhan From Pikiran Rakyat During the 1994-1995 academic school year calender, the Ministry of Education and Culture has scheduled mid-term exams for Feb. 1-7, 1995. It should be noted that during this period Moslems will be involved in many religious activities related to the beginning of the fasting month of Ramadhan. During the first days of Ramadhan children are usually engaged in activities either in the mosques or Islamic religious schools.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
TMII to hold writing contest
TMII to hold writing contest JAKARTA (JP): The Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park (TMII) in cooperation with the Ministry of Information will hold a writing competition to commemorate TMII's 20th anniversary. The organizing committee of the competition said in a statement yesterday that the article writing contest is open to the public. Participants may choose their own themes, though they must be related to Taman Mini.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Perumka gets new chief
Perumka gets new chief BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The state-owned railway company Perusahaan Umum Kereta Api (Perumka) today gets its new board of directors. Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto is scheduled at his office in Jakarta to swear in Sumino Eko Saputro, 48, as Perumka's new president, to replace Anwar Suprijadi, a spokesperson for the company said yesterday. Sumino is Perumka's former technical director.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
West Jakartans to get new telephone facilities
West Jakartans to get new telephone facilities JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta Telecommunications Office is now offering the public five new telecommunications facilities, the office's head Jimmy Villanueva has announced. The first of the five new facilities is the "Abbreviated Dialing Service", which enables customers to dial a telephone number while pressing fewer digits, Villanueva said on Tuesday.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Discipline above all': New deputy police chief
'Discipline above all': New deputy police chief By K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): "No, no profile about me, please. Please, no profile," pleaded 48-year-old Brigadier General Dibyo Widodo. Reporters were pestering him for an interview about his promotion to Greater Jakarta police chief today. Photographers find it hard to take favorable pictures of the general and he has even asked his wife not to give out any information. Why?
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt protection for car industry reduced
Govt protection for car industry reduced JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday promised to gradually lower the levels of import tariffs on automotive products in a bid to prepare the country's automobile industry to compete on the global market. "This year, we will again lower our import tariffs on assembled vehicles and automotive components.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Vagrants, beggars flock to city
Vagrants, beggars flock to city JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja addressed his personnel about the increasing number of vagrants and beggars flocking to the city during the days leading up to the Moslem holy month of Ramadhan. "The number of vagrants and beggars has significantly increased as can be seen in various strategic locations such as at crossroads and main streets in the center of the city," Surjadi said on Wednesday as quoted by Antara.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Findings suggest Oki killed own brother
Findings suggest Oki killed own brother JAKARTA (JP): Further questioning of Hernoko Dewantono, alias Oki, has led police to believe that the suspect killed his brother Tri Harto Darmawan, known as Eri. "So far part of the findings collected by the city police investigators in Los Angeles confirms Oki's confession that he killed his brother," outgoing Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto said yesterday.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Preparing for free trade
Preparing for free trade In anticipating the coming free trade era our big businesses need to be reminded that most of the facilities and regulations that have enabled them to grow so rapidly will be abolished. To prepare them for such a situation the government must continue its policy of deregulation. The regulations that have helped them grow must be phased out. In the case of our intermediate and small scale businesses, however, it is the other way around.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Young couple commit suicide
Young couple commit suicide CIREBON, West Java: A teenager couple were killed by a train near the Cantilan railway intersection on Wednesday night, Antara reported yesterday. Relatives of the Supena, the 17-year old boy, strongly believe that the young couple jumped in front of the train. The couple did not leave a note explaining the motive. Supena and his girlfriend Meti, 16, had spent time near the railway, a popular rendezvous for young couples in love.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Military-civilian relations need review: Rudini
Military-civilian relations need review: Rudini By Haryoso SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): As the 21st century approaches, Indonesia must review its military-civilian ties to ensure that the two sides continue to work together towards the common good of the nation, a prominent military thinker says.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta-Depok express train
Jakarta-Depok express train From Neraca The Pakuan Depok to Jakarta express train is no longer as comfortable as it used to be. The express train started running a few months ago, and the commuters were happy because the train was not very crowded. The Rp 1500 fare for a one-way trip is worth the comfort offered. After only a few months, the comfort is diminishing. It now resembles an economy train, and the commuters are disappointed.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Cambodia welcome in ASEAN
Cambodia welcome in ASEAN JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia gave an approving nod here yesterday as visiting Cambodian Foreign Minister Ung Huot confirmed his country's intention to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). "We give our full support to Cambodia's desire to become a member of ASEAN," said Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas outside his office after a two-hour meeting with Huot.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Transmigration and its failures
Transmigration and its failures JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo yesterday blamed planning blunders for the failure of many transmigration projects. "These failures are usually caused by errors made by the designing consultants and officials," he said. Officials often appoint the wrong consultant and fail to control or supervise the transmigration program properly, he added.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Garuda's new chief sets strategies
Garuda's new chief sets strategies JAKARTA (JP): The newly-installed president of Garuda Indonesia, Soepandi, said yesterday that he has set major measures to improve the performance of the national air carrier. "I have set major programs in facing stiff competition in the airline business, both domestically and internationally," he said in his speech in a ceremony for Garuda's 46th anniversary at the Jakarta Fairground yesterday.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bus conductor testifies in tragedy trial
Bus conductor testifies in tragedy trial JAKARTA (JP): The conductor of a passenger bus which plunged into a river in North Jakarta last March, killing 33 passengers, testified yesterday in the trial of the driver, Ramses Silitonga, in the North Jakarta District Court. Poltak Pakpahan said he and some passengers of the bus had told Ramses to stop speeding. "But he ignored our pleas and continued speeding," Poltak told judge Soemarjono.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bidara Cina's apartment complex
Bidara Cina's apartment complex JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is scheduled to inaugurate the low-cost apartment complex in Bidara Cina, East Jakarta, next March. Governor Surjadi Soedirdja visited the apartments on Wednesday to have a close look at the construction of the project. He said that the complex is equipped with social and public facilities, including spaces for kiosks on the ground floor and a multifunction room on the first floor.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Residents tortured
Residents tortured From Republika The robbery that befell American tourist Linda Harter in May 1993 at Ujung Kulon conservation park was still fresh in our minds when another tragedy struck. Two officers from the Nature Conservation Park have allegedly beaten up two villagers of Ujungjaya, Sumur district in Pandeglang, West Java.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Shoddy water project in Timor
Shoddy water project in Timor DILI, East Timor: A drinking water project in the Manatuto regency, 50 kilometers east of Dili, has been left uncompleted, causing the state to suffer a loss of Rp 7 billion (US$3.1 million). Elvis, a regency official, said yesterday that the contractor has failed to report on the project to the government, sparking speculations that the businessman may have colluded with certain local officials.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Kawanua City Hotel apologizes
Kawanua City Hotel apologizes From Media Indonesia Referring to the letter by Mr. Tubara of Cipinang Cempedak, East Jakarta, in the Media Anda column of Media Indonesia on Jan. 18, 1995, entitled 'Pelayanan Kawanua City Hotel mengecewakan' (Kawanua City Hotel's Services Disappointing), we would like to express the following. 1.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bottled water will cost more next month
Bottled water will cost more next month JAKARTA (JP): Producers of bottled water announced yesterday that they will raise the prices of their products next month due to scarcity of packaging materials.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Seminar on doping
Seminar on doping JAKARTA (JP): City administration holds a two-day seminar on doping as part of its preparations to set up an international anti doping laboratory and an anti doping commission starting yesterday. A committee organizer, R.S. Museno said on Wednesday that city administration is considering setting up the lab in a bid to cut down financial expenses needed for doping tests, especially during the 1996 National Games.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Intercon clarifies confusion on public facilities
Intercon clarifies confusion on public facilities JAKARTA (JP): Noted businessman Probosutedjo in his capacity as a member of PT Intercon Enterprise board of directors went to the city administration yesterday to clarify a misunderstanding with his company concerning public facilities. Probosutedjo admitted that his company has failed to hand over social and public facilities the firm built on its real estate complex in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, to the city administration.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Robbed by policeman?
Robbed by policeman? From Kompas On Nov. 6, 1994 at about 10 p.m. on our way to Cinere, South Jakarta by car we were stopped by a man dressed in a police uniform. We pulled over to the side of the road, believing we may have violated a traffic regulation. Still on his motorcycle, the "policeman" asked me to hand over the vehicle documents. Since we didn't know what we'd done wrong we refused to produce the documents and instead asked for an explanation.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Milla free to play, says Pelita Jaya
Milla free to play, says Pelita Jaya JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian soccer club Pelita Jaya will keep Cameroon star Roger Milla on the field despite a law breaking allegation of still being contracted by his former club, Tonnere Kalara Club de Yaounde, Pelita Jaya club owner says. Nirwan Bakrie of Pelita Jaya said yesterday that the 42-year- old imported booter is free to play for the club in the Indonesian league until he completes his one-year contract.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Royal fiesta made interesting
Royal fiesta made interesting SURAKARTA, Central Java: The cultural and art shows at the next Royal Court Festival in Surakarta (Solo) should be more varied and interesting this year, an official of the Director General of Tourism said. "The national court festival being held on July 1-7 in Solo should be better than previous ones," Ris Hartadi was quoted by Antara as saying after setting up the festival committee in Solo on Tuesday. The festival is attended by 35 royal courts and sultanates.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Defunct weekly 'Editor' is back under new name
Defunct weekly 'Editor' is back under new name JAKARTA (JP): The defunct magazine Editor hit the streets yesterday, more than six months after it was closed down, with a new name and some changes in the shareholders. Tiras, as the new magazine is called, is very much like Editor both in appearance and content. It is managed basically by the same people who ran Editor.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dengue kills four in Irian
Dengue kills four in Irian JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: An outbreak of dengue fever in the Manokwari and Jayapura regencies has killed four people, the head of the provincial health office said. Slamet Hardjosuwarno told Antara yesterday that 11 others with the disease were hemorrhaging badly and required medical attention. The health office has appealed to people to get medical treatment at their nearest health centers the moment they notice the symptoms -- high fever, headache and pain in the joints.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
President to dedicate oil refinery in W. Java
President to dedicate oil refinery in W. Java INDRAMAYU, West Java (JP): President Soeharto is scheduled on Monday to inaugurate the country's first export-oriented oil refinery (Exor I) in Balongan with a processing capacity of 125,000 barrels per day (bpd).
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist), Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio, Monday to Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sunday from 12:30 p.m.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta bourse plans two trading sections
Jakarta bourse plans two trading sections JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) plans to divide listed companies into two categories, each of which will have its own trading section, in an effort to stimulate trading activities. Any company that has been listed on the exchange for at least 12 months can be classified in the first category if it meets certain criteria.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Political scientists launch 'civil society' talks
Political scientists launch 'civil society' talks By Pandaya KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): A group of Indonesian political scientists has added yet another item to the government's political agenda, already lengthy with issues like democracy and human rights -- the development of civil society. Their argument is this: the strong, overbearing nature of government in Indonesia has stunted the growth of civil society.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Roadside food sellers upset
Roadside food sellers upset YOGYAKARTA: Many roadside food vendors along Jl. Malioboro are uncertain about the future of their businesses because the exceptionally high prices set by a few sellers has scared away customers, mostly tourists. The roadside food stalls or lesehan as locals call them, are a a feature peculiar to the ancient city. They open at night after shops are closed. Customers sit on a mat where the food is served quickly.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
400 Villagers demand housing compensation
400 Villagers demand housing compensation JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of villagers demanded compensation on Wednesday from PT FMP for demolishing their houses in Citeureup District, Bogor. Their homes were destroyed to make way for a housing estate and a golf course. The villagers met with Citeureup district officials and the commander of Bogor Military District Command, Capt. AS Nasution, to request the compensation.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Tempo' closure is baseless: Witnesses
'Tempo' closure is baseless: Witnesses JAKARTA (JP): The government's decision to revoke the publishing license of Tempo weekly was groundless, two former editors of the current affairs magazine said yesterday. Putu Setia and Bambang Bujono were testifying during a hearing at the Jakarta State Administrative Court on Tempo's lawsuit against Minister of Information Harmoko's decision to revoke the magazine's license last June.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
RP seeks return of convicts' remains
RP seeks return of convicts' remains MANILA (AFP): The Philippines will Saudi Arabia to return the remains of three Filipinos executed in connection with a hostage- taking case, President Fidel Ramos said yesterday. He also ordered the Foreign Department to investigate allegations made by a Filipino congressman that the three were innocent of the charges and were only attempting to prevent an assault on a Filipina maid.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
PLN and DPR
PLN and DPR From Media Indonesia In relation to the article published in Media Indonesia on Jan. 25, 1995 under the title 'Dirut PLN Dinilai Abaikan Pimpinan Komisi VI DPR' (PLN president is said to have ignored the head of the House Commission VI), we give the following explanation. 1. The Board of Directors of PT PLN (State-owned Electricity Company) and all its offices highly respect the leaders and members of the House of Representatives (DPR).
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
More funds earmarked for poverty alleviation
More funds earmarked for poverty alleviation JAKARTA (JP): The government has allocated Rp 330 billion ($150 million) for the development of basic infrastructure during the next 1995-1996 fiscal year in 7,800 of the 22,097 villages classified as poverty areas, Director General for Rural Community Development H.H. Siagian said yesterday.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Use of foreign terms deplored
Use of foreign terms deplored JAKARTA (JP): A commission of the House of Representatives yesterday deplored the increasing use of foreign terms at the expense of the proper usage of Bahasa Indonesia in the nation's major cities. The members of Commission IX, which oversees education and culture, demanded that something be done about the matter, while presenting their report on their tours of various large cities taken during the recent House recess.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
The PDI puzzle
The PDI puzzle It cannot be denied that the internal conflicts plaguing the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) have worsened with the recent controversy surrounding the party's secretary-general, Alex Litaay. His four-day disappearance happened at the same time that party rebel Jusuf Merukh claimed that the secretary-general had defected to his camp.
Fri, 27 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday. Poolside - BBQ Night with Hawaiian Band, Wednesday. * Sheraton Lagoon Nusa Dua Beach: Poolside Terrace - Janger Cultural Performance, Friday. Pasar Ikan Seafood Market, Saturday.