Archive: 3 January 1995
48 articles found
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Free of charge towing service
Free of charge towing service JAKARTA (JP): The spokesman for the state-owned highway company PT Jasa Marga, Yunial Harun, said yesterday that the company will launch a free-of-charge towing service for every city toll road user whose vehicle breaks down starting on Sunday. Yunial said that the high traffic on those toll roads tends to back up if there is a broken vehicle at the side of the toll road.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Review on RI's human rights record
Review on RI's human rights record Indonesia has come under heavy international fire lately over its human rights record. Irawan Abidin takes a look at the issue. This is the last of two articles. JAKARTA (JP): The outcry in Indonesia over the Dili incident was echoed by the international community. But even in this case, where criticism was clearly warranted, Amnesty's characterization of Indonesia as a rogue regime goes too far.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Corpse thrown out of ambulance
Corpse thrown out of ambulance JAMBI, Jambi: The body of a baby was thrown out of the ambulance carrying it during a collision with a bus at an intersection here on Sunday. Eyewitnesses said the collision occurred because the ambulance ran a red light. "The baby's body was propelled out of his mother's hands by the force of the collision," one eyewitness said. The local police said the accident was the second to happen on the first day of 1995.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Britain planned to bomb Indonesia, documents say
Britain planned to bomb Indonesia, documents say SYDNEY (AFP): The Australia government agreed to secret British plans to bomb Indonesia in 1964 if Jakarta had moved to step up attacks on the newly formed Malaysian Federation, according to newly released documents. Cabinet papers for 1964, declassifying after 30 years yesterday, show an entirely different attitude by Canberra towards Indonesia, with which it now enjoys cordial bilateral links extending to friendship between the leaders.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
New capital market taxation system needs clarification
New capital market taxation system needs clarification JAKARTA (JP): The president of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), Hasan Zein Mahmud, said yesterday that the definition of shares owned by founders under the new capital market taxation system still needs clarification. "The difference in the perception of shares owned by founders could hamper the enforcement of the new tax regulation," he said in response to the introduction of the new capital market tax.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Riot mars New Year's Day in E. Timor
Riot mars New Year's Day in E. Timor DILI, East Timor (JP): Around 200 East Timorese youths burned a market complex and destroyed dozens of houses in Baucau, a regency town east of here on Sunday, leaving scores of people injured. The Armed Forces (ABRI)'s Information Center in Jakarta confirmed that a riot occurred in Baucau and said that 11 people, including security officers, sustained light injuries in the incident.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Dilentasia 3:30 TV Series: Willing & Abel 4:30 University World 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Technology Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Wawasan 8:05 Music: Dangdut 9:00 World News 9:30 TV Drama 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Gregoria And His Angel Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Railway firm to make profit
Railway firm to make profit BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The state-owned railway company Perumka could make a profit of Rp 10 billion (US$4.56 million) in 1995 as the company will start operating a number of express trains later this year, a senior official says. "Perumka broke even in 1994," Director of Land Transportation Soejono told reporters after presenting awards for the winners of a railway writing competition yesterday.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sunken RP ship stays underwater
Sunken RP ship stays underwater MANILA (UPI): A Philippine cruise liner that sank after colliding last month with a Singaporean vessel will remain underwater as the owners said yesterday they do not have the equipment to recover the sunken ship and the 26 bodies still trapped inside. The cruise liner MV Cebu City, which had 598 passengers and crew during the Dec. 2 sea mishap, collided with the Kota Suria owned by the Pacific International Lines of Singapore.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Thai charged with heroin deal to present defense statements
Thai charged with heroin deal to present defense statements JAKARTA (JP): Sam Lim Iaw, 50, known as Boon Tan, a Thai national being tried at the Central Jakarta District Court for alleged involvement in trafficking 29 kilograms of heroin, is scheduled to present his defense statement today. "Boon Tan will present his defense statement on Tuesday, Jan. 3," Suriansyah of the Central Jakarta Prosecutor's Office said yesterday.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Italian tourist found dead
Italian tourist found dead MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The police are still investigating the death of Lorenza Cuomo, a 42-year-old Italian tourist found dead here last week. Col. Moechlis Moechtar of the local police command said they found the Italian's body hanging from a batik cloth in a boat shed, Antara news agency reported. Two witnesses, Nam Karuna, 28, who was the victim's tour guide and Natsir, 58, who found the body, have been questioned.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Clarification needed
Clarification needed From Media Indonesia We all know that "Dunkin Donuts" produces food that has become a favorite among many people, mainly in Jakarta and other large cities in Indonesia. I myself often buy their products and find the motto: America's Number 1 Donuts really appropriate. However, I was very surprised to see that "Dunkin Donuts" also produces food labeled with a "Ham" (pork) ingredient.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Phone online payment system
Phone online payment system JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta branch of state-owned telecommunications company Telkom has introduced an online payment system to improve services. Djaman Sinaga, branch public relations manager, said that under the new system the company opened counters at nine more post offices to process telephone bill payments yesterday. The 12 post offices are Kantor Pos Besar I on Jl. Pemuda No. 79 in East Jakarta; Kantor Pos Jatinegara on Jl. Matraman Raya No.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian textile exports face new hurdles
Indonesian textile exports face new hurdles JAKARTA (JP): The joining of Austria, Finland and Sweden to the European Union (EU) at the beginning of this year has hampered Indonesia's textile exports to the three countries, Minister of Trade Satrio B. Joedono said. He told newsmen in a new-year press gathering at his office yesterday that the joining of the three countries has caused new import barriers for textiles, including those from Indonesia.
Tue, 03 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.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Spratly dispute needs democratic settlement (2)
Spratly dispute needs democratic settlement (2) The following article is based on a paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southeast Asian Program on Ocean Law (SEAPOL) in Bangkok on Dec. 13, 1994 by Dr. Hasyim Djalal. This is the second of two articles. JAKARTA (JP): To Indonesia, peace, stability and cooperation in the South China Sea is important for its development. Indonesia has just begun its second long term development program for the next twenty five years.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Big stocks make oil prices stagnate
Big stocks make oil prices stagnate JAKARTA (JP): Director General for Oil and Natural Gas Suyitno Patmosukismo said yesterday large stocks held by major consumer countries were weakening the oil market despite the coming of winter. Patmosukismo told newsmen that international oil prices have stagnated at a range of US$16-$17 per barrel over the last few weeks.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rawamangun to have inter-city bus terminal
Rawamangun to have inter-city bus terminal JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta branch of the City Land Transportation Control Agency is planning to convert Rawamangun bus terminal into an inter-city terminal to accommodate buses from North Sumatra. Abdul Halim, the head of the branch office, said that a trial of the new policy has gone on for two months. Currently there are a total of 28 bus companies, which ply the Jakarta-North Sumatra route, using the terminal.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hundreds stranded in Lampung
Hundreds stranded in Lampung BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Hundreds of holidaymakers returning from Java were stranded at the bus terminal in Rajabasa on Sunday night due to a lack of buses to take them home. They spent the night at the station and awaited the extra buses the government provided yesterday. The lack of transportation became a problem partly because many buses were already being used to carry thousands of holiday travelers from various parts of the province to Java.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
PLN will decide private partners in April: Zuhal
PLN will decide private partners in April: Zuhal JAKARTA (JP): The State Electricity Company (PT PLN) is in the last stage to select partners in the establishment of subsidiaries which will be privatized this year, its president says. Zuhal told reporters here yesterday that the partners will be selected out of the 40 domestic and foreign companies which have applied for cooperation with PLN. "We will announce the results in April," he said.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Natuna deal signing next week: Abda'oe
Natuna deal signing next week: Abda'oe JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government, indicating that it will soon start developing the biggest project ever in the country's history, said yesterday that it will sign an agreement with Exxon Corp. of the United States next week for gas liquefaction in Natuna. Faisal Abda'oe, the president of the state oil company Pertamina, told reporters here that the agreement on the US$35 billion project will be signed next Monday.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Abu Hasan told to apologize to Ilyas Ruchiyat
Abu Hasan told to apologize to Ilyas Ruchiyat JAKARTA (JP): Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Chairman Abdurrahman Wahid has sought to play down his rift with Abu Hasan, who is challenging his leadership, saying that their differences reflect the democratic spirit in the Moslem organization. Abdurrahman gave assurances that he would not punish Abu Hasan or expel him from the organization for the formation of a rival board, Kompas daily newspaper reported yesterday.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
New subscription rate
New subscription rate Due to increases in the price of newsprint and in production costs, The Jakarta Post increased its monthly subscription rate to Rp 18,000 as of yesterday. The new unregistered mailing rate has gone up from Rp 48,000 to Rp 54,000 for a three-month subscription. The new rates are applicable throughout Indonesia.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Police say more than one killer in Hutagalung case
Police say more than one killer in Hutagalung case JAKARTA (JP): After one year of investigation, City Police made an overdue, confusing statement on Sunday morning that the brutal killing of six members of Herbin Hutagalung's family was committed by more than one person. According to City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto, police did not publicly reveal the exact number of suspects intentionally, in order to help identify the whereabouts of other alleged suspects.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Top Moslem leader dies at 76
Top Moslem leader dies at 76 KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (AFP): Mustapha Harun, a top Malaysian Moslem leader who a year ago sided with a Christian opposition party to thwart Premier Mahathir Mohamad's bid to control Sabah, died yesterday of a heart attack. Mustapha, 76, will be buried according to his wishes beside his late wife -- Rahmah Zulkarnain, who died in 1991 -- in a Moslem cemetery, although as a former governor he should be laid to rest at the state mosque, his son Amirkahar said.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
New traffic laws to be enforced on selected roads
New traffic laws to be enforced on selected roads JAKARTA (JP): The City Police will enforce traffic rules on selected roads in Greater Jakarta under the stern traffic law No. 14/1992 beginning today. "Any motorists found violating traffic regulations in the selected areas will be presented with a dated court summons," Head of the City Traffic Police Directorate Col. Soeroso told reporters yesterday.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Religions to exist in greater harmony in 1995: Minister
Religions to exist in greater harmony in 1995: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher predicts that this year will see a more harmonious co-existence among adherents to the various religions in Indonesia. Tarmizi said that the educational and economic gaps separating people from different religious backgrounds are narrowing, thus strengthening national stability. "Past hatchets will be buried.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Neighborhood chief threatened
Neighborhood chief threatened From Kompas As Chief of the Neighborhood Community (RW 07) in the Menteng Atas village, South Jakarta, I was surprised to receive a report from one of the RT heads that he had received a threatening letter from the Security personnel (Drs. T.S.) of the South Jakarta Mayoralty.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Fertilizer firm reports increase in earnings
Fertilizer firm reports increase in earnings JAKARTA (JP): PT Pupuk Kaltim, a state-owned fertilizer company based in Bontang, East Kalimantan, registered a more than 200 percent increase in its profit last year to Rp 80 billion (US$37.20 million) from Rp 25.6 billion in 1993. The company's president, Suratman, attributed the robust growth in earnings to the sharp increase in the production of urea and ammonia and the rise in prices.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
RP anticipates peace parleys to end strife
RP anticipates peace parleys to end strife MANILA (AFP): The Philippines hopes to conclude peace talks with Moslem rebels who are demanding self-rule in the south, in order to end two decades of fighting by mid-1995, Manila's chief peace adviser said yesterday. Retired army general Manuel Yan said in a statement that committee-level talks between Manila and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) are to resume this month on the southern island of Mindanao.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
New carrier's KL flight a sign of strong ties
New carrier's KL flight a sign of strong ties PHNOM PENH (AFP): The inaugural flight of Cambodia's national carrier, Royal Air Cambodge (RAC), left yesterday for Kuala Lumpur, a sign of the country's strong ties with Malaysia, said Cambodian co-premier Prince Norodom Ranariddh. "This inaugural flight symbolizes the business partnership between Royal Air Cambodge and Malaysia Helicopter Services (MHS) and also the strong bilateral friendship between Cambodia and Malaysia," Prince Ranariddh said.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Say it with letters
Say it with letters Stepping into the new year on Sunday President Soeharto kicked off a letter writing campaign. He advised Indonesians to revitalize the habit of writing letters. The presidential appeal has provoked the awareness that the positive habit of letter writing is under threat. Although there has been no serious survey of the trend, the National Post Office, which has over the past years significantly improved its service, reports that it handles only 500 million letters a year.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) improved slightly in extremely thin trading yesterday, with less than five million shares changing hands. The JSX Composite Index inched up to close at 470.14 yesterday from 469.64 on the year-end trading Thursday. The GTDBS-50 Index also slightly increased to 110.84 from 110.80. Securities dealers said that the trading was very quiet as most investors extended their year-end holiday.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
America's travel advisory is misleading, says Manila
America's travel advisory is misleading, says Manila MANILA (UPI): A Philippine official yesterday continued to protest a United States State Department travel advisory that warns Americans against traveling within the country's crime- infested areas. Justice Secretary Franklin Drilon said the advisory is misleading because it paints a picture of an unsafe Philippines for foreigners. "To say that the Philippines is a country like Bosnia is not correct," Drilon said.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
More come into Jakarta during yearend holidays
More come into Jakarta during yearend holidays JAKARTA (JP): The city land transportation control agency (DLLAJ) reported that the number of people who arrived through various bus terminals in the city from Dec. 18 to 31 was higher than those who left the city.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
East Java pledges to boost tourism
East Java pledges to boost tourism SURABAYA, East Java (JP): The East Java administration will develop tourism facilities in the province, which are expected to help increase both trade and investment activities, an official said. The marketing director of the Directorate General of Tourism, Den Zachrie, said over the weekend that various facilities in the province can be developed as tourist sites, such as historical and cultural attractions, traditional markets and river festivities.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Fire destroys seven shops
Fire destroys seven shops MEDAN, North Sumatra: Fire destroyed at least seven shops in the central market here on Sunday but there was no word of casualties, police said yesterday. Police said that the fire started at 1 a.m. Sunday when most of the shop owners were fast asleep. The fire brigade arrived at the scene after the fire had engulfed several shops which sold flammable goods like plastic materials and clothing.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Interest groups to fight for mass media: Observer
Interest groups to fight for mass media: Observer SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): A prominent sociologist predicts that mass media will play a more important role in Indonesia's social, cultural, and political arenas this year. Aware of the great importance of the mass media in framing public opinion, Darmanto Jatman from the state University of Diponegoro said that numerous interest groups will continue making attempts to gain control of the media.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Romana steals show at Indonesia Open
Romana steals show at Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): Romana Tedjakusuma gained ground after a year of poor showing as she stormed to an easy opening round win over Kim de Weille of the Netherlands at the Indonesia Women's Open tennis championships yesterday. Indonesia's number two looked relaxed throughout the one hour of play, staged at the Senayan indoor tennis stadium, breaking de Weille's five serves before claiming a 6-2, 6-0 demolition of her error-prone opponent.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Reservations for low-cost hotels
Reservations for low-cost hotels JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta office of the Ministry of Tourism Post and Telecommunications will establish an integrated reservation system for low-cost hotels. In the first stage, the installation of the reservation system will cost about Rp 500 million (US$227,272), Pudjo Basuki, the head of the office, said yesterday.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Radio frequency disturbs phone
Radio frequency disturbs phone From Bisnis Indonesia Attention to the management of Sipatahunan radio station situated on Jl. Kesehatan, Bogor, West Java. The antenna of the AM frequency may be faulty, causing interference in telephone lines in the surrounding area. When making and receiving phone calls, the broadcasts are heard over the line, making it impossible to hear the person we are talking to. We have tried to raise the matter with the station manager, but we have received no response.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian firm lands project in Cambodia
Malaysian firm lands project in Cambodia KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malaysian property firm yesterday signed a pact to develop the single largest infrastructure and tourism project to date in Cambodia in a deal worth more than US$1 billion. Ariston Sdn. Bhd., whose only other venture is a 52-acre (20.8-hectare) real estate project in Kuala Lumpur, sealed an agreement with the Cambodian government to turn about 1,000 hectares of land in Sihanoukville into a commercial and residential township.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Telkom Blues
Telkom Blues I have some complaints about PT Telkom's services. In Bintaro and Kemang (where I used to stay) I always received a perincian (itemized list of international calls) when paying my bills. In Kemanggisan (Slipi), West Jakarta, I have not received any itemized accounts since April. Every time I ask for one at BNI, they always say: We have none, or none are available. When I protest they say it is not their business.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
East Timor remains as sensitive as ever
East Timor remains as sensitive as ever By Yacob Herin DILI, East Timor (JP): After 18 years of integration with Indonesia, East Timor remained as politically sensitive as ever in 1994. A series of incidents in East Timor drew international media publicity that put Indonesia on the defensive, forced once again to explain its policy in the former Portuguese colony. Some of the incidents proved that Indonesia still has some way to go to resolve the East Timor integration issue once and for all.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
East Timor leaders look back on 1994
East Timor leaders look back on 1994 DILI, East Timor (JP): The various incidents and events in East Timor in 1994 provide valuable lessons for those who rule and administer East Timor, leaders in the province say. The upheavals that occurred in East Timor were our own fault, said Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares. "We mustn't be reluctant to admit that we were wrong when we were wrong ...
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Enteos Club to sue over electricity, phone cuts
Enteos Club to sue over electricity, phone cuts JAKARTA (JP): Enteos Club, the exclusive business club whose offices are on the 30th and 31st floors of the BRI-II building in Central Jakarta, has filed a lawsuit against PT Mulia Persada Pacific, which manages the building, for the company's action in cutting off the electricity and telephone. One of the club's executives, Linda B. Tani said the action forced some of the activities held by the club to be canceled.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Road accidents claim 80 lives
Road accidents claim 80 lives AMBON, Maluku: Road accidents in this province claimed 80 lives, injured 286 and caused material losses of up to Rp 94 million (US45,000) throughout 1994. Maluku Police Chief Col. Muchaer said yesterday that in 1993, road accidents caused 67 fatalities, 310 injuries and Rp 92 million in material losses. Drivers' negligence was to blame for 65 percent of last year's accidents, he said.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Megawati still in charge, government says
Megawati still in charge, government says JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday refused to be drawn into the latest internal conflict of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), and stressed it still regards Megawati Soekarnoputri as the chairperson of the party.