Archive: 20 November 1995
49 articles found
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
No possible revival of new Masyumi: Anwar
No possible revival of new Masyumi: Anwar JAKARTA (JP): Anwar Harjono, former leader of the now-defunct Moslem political party Masyumi, has ruled out the possibility of reviving the organization for fear of confusing the public. Anwar made the declaration on Saturday at a gathering convened to give thanks for the recent honor that the government conferred upon several Masyumi leaders, including Kasman Singodimejo, Bagus Hadikusumo, Prawoto Mangkusasmito and Jusuf Wibisono.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Post' reporter wins photo contest
'Post' reporter wins photo contest JAKARTA (JP): A The Jakarta Post reporter, K. Basrie, won first prize in the art category of the Kenduri Nasional '95 photo contest, it was announced on Saturday. Basrie's photo entitled Tanjidor, Betawi dan Merah Putih or Tanjidor (a traditional trumpet), Betawi (indigenous Jakartans) and the Red-and-White (the national Flag). He pursed Rp 5 million (US$2,200) and a trophy from the organizing committee.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bomer Pasaribu to lead SPSI
Bomer Pasaribu to lead SPSI CARINGIN, West Java (JP): Bomer Pasaribu, the secretary- general of the All Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI), was elected to chair the government-backed organization during its congress this weekend. Bomer, who replaces Imam Sudarwo, will head a presidium of SPSI leaders until the year 2000. The congress was closed by Vice President Try Sutrisno yesterday.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Civil servants lack incentive, competence
Civil servants lack incentive, competence By Paulus Usmanto Njo JAKARTA (JP): Ever get stuck trying to obtain information, data or copies of official decrees from a government office? Ever try to make an appointment to see an official, or obtain a visa or license? Dealing with government offices in Indonesia is often frustrating for both Indonesians and foreigners. To be fair, there have been improvements.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Weekly Stock Exchange Review
Weekly Stock Exchange Review MARKET AS OF NOVEMBER 17, 1995 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Company Name Price Previous Change Volume Value Market PER P/BV week Cap. 1995F 1H95 (Rp) (Rp) (+/-Rp) (shares) (Rp) (Rpbn) (x) (x) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo PS ''' 1,000 1,100 -100 10,500 10,825,000 38.0 5.4 0.5 AHAP Ins.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Fossilized animals
Fossilized animals From Suara Karya I found some fossils of marine animals but I knew nothing about them. I still have the fossils -- one a shell (bivalvia) and the other a tortoise of about the size of my palm. I found the fossils near the Ogan river in Baturaja, South Sumatra. I am anxious to know about the nature of the fossils -- their age and other archeological data.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Fate of Cilacap turtle
Fate of Cilacap turtle From Bisnis Indonesia The coastal area of Pangandaran, Cilacap, is not only beautiful but also a place for breeding tukik (baby sea turtles) until they are big enough to enter the sea. The event is often covered by the media. However, it is frequently reported that of the thousands of young turtles only a small percentage make it to adulthood because numerous predators are ready to feast on them.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
APEC leaders hail Osaka pact, praise host
APEC leaders hail Osaka pact, praise host OSAKA, Japan (JP): Most APEC leaders hailed the Action Agenda on free trade and other agreements reached here yesterday, while praising Japan for the successful outcome of the summit, their third in the last three years. President Soeharto, according to Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono, was satisfied with the outcome of the meeting. "With the completion of the agenda in Osaka, the leaders have taken a step forward," Moerdiono said.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
53 witnesses to testify in Acan case
53 witnesses to testify in Acan case JAKARTA (JP): The Bekasi District Court will start to hear testimonies on Thursday of 53 witnesses in relation to the gang rape and robbery of Acan's family members . The hearings will be divided into three sessions, each with a separate panel of judges, a spokesman for the court told The Jakarta Post over the weekend. Bahry, the spokesman, said that there are 11 defendants, whose ages range between 17 and 23 years.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Thousands live in disaster areas
Thousands live in disaster areas BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: More than 524,000 people are currently living in areas prone to natural and other forms of disaster, an official says. Head of the local office of the Ministry of Social Services Mustafa told Antara that the disaster-prone areas cover Banjarmasin, Hulu Sungai Tengah, Hulu Sungai Utara, Hulu Sungai Selatan, Barito Kuala, Tapin and Kotabaru regencies.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI-PNG barter trade
RI-PNG barter trade JAKARTA (JP): Papua New Guinea and Indonesia have agreed to maintain traditional bilateral trade between their peoples living in the border area, the Foreign Ministry's Director for Political Affairs Izhar Ibrahim said. "Both governments plan to establish trade posts in the border area, to facilitate the peoples' business dealings," Izhar told Antara in Jayapura over the weekend, after attending a Joint Border Committee meeting in Port Moresby.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Telephone failure
Telephone failure From Pikiran Rakyat My telephone has been out of order for the last two months. I cannot hear the voice of the caller, but my voice is clearly heard. However, this disturbance occurs only occasionally. I called 431117 (service department) several times to report this failure. Nothing happened. The strange thing was that every time the service department checked my telephone, it worked normally. When somebody else made a call, again I had the same problem.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Belgium's trade team to KL
Belgium's trade team to KL KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Belgium's Prince Philippe arrived Saturday for a week-long working visit to boost trade ties, officials said. Prince Philippe and his 100-member delegation were welcomed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport by Deputy Foreign Minister Leo Michael Toyad and other senior government officials. The minister-in-attendance was Deputy Transport Minister Mohamed Ali Rustam.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Journalists to hold cleaning program
Journalists to hold cleaning program JAKARTA (JP): Journalists covering North Jakarta mayoralty activities will hold a cleanliness program starting next Friday. The program will involve mayoralty officials, military officers and the public, Antara reported on Saturday. "Mayor Suprawito backs up the program," said Aliston Radjagukguk, mayor assistant for administration and development.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Timber companies accused of evading taxes
Timber companies accused of evading taxes JAKARTA (JP): The government has accused timber companies in South and East Kalimantan of giving wrong financial statements in their tax returns, to lower their tax payments. Baharuddin, head of the tax office for the two provinces, alleged on Saturday that the tax manipulation was the main reason behind the sharp drop of the provinces' tax revenues from timber companies.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Workers barred entry to Malaysia
Workers barred entry to Malaysia JAMBI: The authorities foiled an attempt last Saturday to send 61 illegal workers from Java to Malaysia. "The workers did not have passports, permits or the other necessary documents for working abroad," said Chief of the Tanjung Jabung Military District Lt. Col. Endang Rachmad.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Hotel Arya Duta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 1.p.m.; Los Morenos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m to 11 p.m. - The Tavern Pub: Yeah Yeah Boys, Sunday and Thursday, 9.30 p.m to 1 a.m ; Geometrics Band, Monday to Saturday from 9:30 p.m to 2 a.m.; Yeah yeah Boys Thursday 9 p.m. to a.m.: Front line Band, Friday from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. * Century Park Hotel, Jl.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Vanimo incident to be investigated
Vanimo incident to be investigated JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: New Guinea Prime Minister Julius Chan has promised to conduct an investigation into the recent vandalism and looting of the Indonesian consulate building in Vanimo, Sandaun province. Deputy chairman of the Indonesian delegates to a Joint Border Committee meeting in New Guinea, Izhar Ibrahim, told reporters on Friday about Chan's promise.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
National soccer team spoils SEA Games campaign
National soccer team spoils SEA Games campaign JAKARTA (JP): A red card, two yellow cards, showers of plastic bottles and jeers marred a 2-0 warm-up win achieved by the national team over PSIS in Semarang, Central Java, on Saturday. The national footballers, gearing up for their trip to the SEA Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, left their assistant coach blushing for breaking their own "rules of the game".
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Forestry Ministry explains
Forestry Ministry explains From Neraca With reference to the question Do I need a permission to fell my own teak trees (Neraca, Nov. 11, 1995) we would like to clarify as follows: * As far as tree felling on Java island is concerned no special permission is required, particularly when teak trees are involved.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
52 sailors die of ailments
52 sailors die of ailments MANILA (AFP): At least 52 Filipino sailors have died from various ailments and 200 were killed, missing or maimed in sea accidents in the nine months to September this year, a Philippine senator said yesterday. Senator Ernesto Herrera urged President Fidel Ramos to enlist the help of international maritime authorities to ensure that foreign ships employing an estimated 186,000 Filipino sailors, at any one time, give them adequate protection.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Habibie faces tough competition in ICMI
Habibie faces tough competition in ICMI JAKARTA (JP): B.J. Habibie, the incumbent chairman of the influential Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals, or ICMI, will face stiff competition during the upcoming chairman elections. While he is still the most popular candidate with the widest support from ICMI branches, Habibie is reportedly closely tailed by Emil Salim, Amien Rais, Achmad Tirtosudiro and Adi Sasono.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Manila says peace talks with rebels must continue
Manila says peace talks with rebels must continue MANILA (AFP): Clashes between the army and Moslem rebels in the southern Philippines must not derail peace talks this month between the government and separatist leaders, Defense Secretary Renato de Villa said yesterday. De Villa said in a radio interview that two years of negotiations on how to establish a Moslem autonomous region in southern Mindanao island, home to the Islamic minority in the largely Roman Catholic nation, must proceed.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
KPN offers its experience to Indonesia
KPN offers its experience to Indonesia By I. Christianto GRONINGEN, Netherlands (JP): With its wide experience as one of the leading telecommunications and postal service operators in the world, Koninklijke PTT Nederland/Royal PTT Nederland (KPN) offers assistance to Indonesia in training its human resources.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Quota hits Malaysia palm oil exports
Quota hits Malaysia palm oil exports KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian palm oil exports to China have been badly affected by the Chinese government's imposition of quotas and discriminatory import taxes on the commodity, a cabinet minister said Saturday. Primary Industries Minister Lim Keng Yaik said Beijing could have been pressured by Washington to increase soya bean oil imports and reduce palm oil purchases to correct China-U.S. trade imbalance.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Saber Rider and The Starr Sheriff 3:05 Children's Program: Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: The Crystal Maze 4:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Technology 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: East Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teaching: Buddhism 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama: Tembang Kota 8:05 TV Series: Santa Barbara 9:00 World News 9:25 Indonesian Music 10:25 Film: Body of Evidence 10:55 Late News 11:05 Film: Body of Evidence...
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sidewalk vendors
Sidewalk vendors From Kompas After demolishing the illegal homes in Kedoya, West Jakarta, I hope the West Jakarta mayoralty deal with the sidewalk vendors occupying the pavement along Jl. Kyai Tapa located in front of the Sumber Waras hospital. Their activities obviously contradict government regulations, and deny pedestrians their right to use the footpath. Not to mention the traffic jams they inevitably cause every day.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta to have 'ambulance' bikes
Jakarta to have 'ambulance' bikes By Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's roads will soon have paramedics on motorcycles in order to reduce the death rate of accident victims caused by traffic jams in the city. Dr. Bagus Mulyadi, director of the special and private hospitals office at the Ministry of Health, told The Jakarta Post in a 10-minute interview that the number of traffic accidents have increased lately and the injuries are getting worse and more complicated.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
APEC free trade plan needs private sector help
APEC free trade plan needs private sector help By Endy M. Bayuni OSAKA, Japan (JP): The success of APEC's plan to move towards a free trade zone in the Asia-Pacific hinges to a large extent on support from the private sector, Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Industry and Trade Hartarto said on Saturday.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Elite troops deployed in city to fight crime
Elite troops deployed in city to fight crime JAKARTA (JP): City police deployed on Saturday their elite mobile regiment force to hunt down hoodlum bosses in an effort to diminish increasing street crimes. The elite force, consisting of dozens of high-talented armed personnel, have been assigned to concentrate on areas believed to be the most dangerous sites for passers-by and motorists. Blok M shopping area in South Jakarta, now notorious for hoodlums, is one of the targets.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN spotlight turns to Bangkok
ASEAN spotlight turns to Bangkok BANGKOK: When the heads of government from the ASEAN countries meet in Bangkok from Dec. 14 to 15, it will be a milestone in the history of Thailand's foreign relations -- the first top-level gathering Thailand has hosted for ASEAN leaders. The fifth summit also provides the rare opportunity for the leaders of Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar to meet their ASEAN counterparts at one sitting.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Extortion and violence in Jakarta
Extortion and violence in Jakarta Cities in which social inequities prevail or where life is difficult and tough, such as New York, are vulnerable to crime. And in reverse, rampant crime can be taken as an indication that a city is beset with either one, or both of those problems. In this context we find it interesting to look at what is happening in Jakarta, as reported earlier. According to the report, extortion and hooliganism are on the rise.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Shaving is no longer man's monopoly
Shaving is no longer man's monopoly By Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): Do men like women who shave their bodies? Most men prefer women who shave their armpits, but how about legs and arms? "I prefer women who have soft hairs on their legs and arms. For me it's part of their sex appeal," I Made, a private company executive, said when asked about his preference. He said that women should not shave their legs or arms because the hair will grow thicker. But they should eliminate hair from their armpits.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Felling teaks
Felling teaks From Neraca A relative of mine in Gerhaji village, Kuningan, West Java, asked me about a case concerning the cutting of teakwood. I was surprised to hear the story and I wished to know the regulation. My relative has a piece of land on which there are 60 teak trees. He wished to sell the land including the trees. But, unexpectedly the would-be buyer raised a condition.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Business council to get new home
Business council to get new home OSAKA, Japan (JP): The Philippines, who will chair the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum beginning next year, proposed on Saturday to host the secretariat of the group's business advisory council. On Saturday Philippine President Fidel Ramos told a symposium on APEC that the proposal to host the council was a symbolic gesture of Manila's commitment to the forum.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI still important to Dutch
RI still important to Dutch By Mohammad Sadli The following is the reflection of a one-week visit to Holland for the conferment of an honorary doctorate, by the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, on Prof. Sumitro Djojohadikusumo, Indonesia's most senior and prominent economist. Rotterdam (JP): During the week Nov. 4 to Nov. 10, 1995, there were numerous opportunities to meet with the Dutch community. Preceding the ceremony of bestowing an honorary doctorate on Prof. Sumitro, Prof. S.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sharp increase in phone bill
Sharp increase in phone bill From Bisnis Indonesia My handphone had not functioned since Sept. 20, 1995. If I tried to dial a certain number I had to do it through a specific number. I did that only to find that I had to contact Selindo to register again. Selindo made me leave my handphone with them. I left the set on Sept. 21, 1995, and got it back the following day. The same thing happened on Nov. 8, 1995. I again submitted the handphone to Selindo on Nov. 9, 1995 and got it back on Nov.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Weekly Stock Exchange Review
Weekly Stock Exchange Review JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) remained weak amid foreign selling pressure across the board. The JSX Composite Index closed the week at 456.34, a drop of 18.25 points (3.8 percent) from the week's opening of 474.59. The listing of Telkom shares failed to boost market sentiment. The stock only gained Rp 50 and closed at Rp 2,100 (US$0.92) on Tuesday night after reaching a high of Rp 2,200, and dropped to Rp 2,050 on the next day.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
S'pore, RI in repo deal
S'pore, RI in repo deal SINGAPORE (Reuter): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Bank of Indonesia have agreed to establish a repurchase agreement line, according to the Television Corporation of Singapore (TCS). The state-owned broadcaster said a Memorandum of Understanding had been signed on Saturday between the two central banks during an annual bi-lateral meeting. The repurchase line will provide an alternative source of liquidity which either side can draw on.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Chiang Mai ready to host SEA Games
Chiang Mai ready to host SEA Games By Robert Soelistyo CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): A smiling cat holding an umbrella will greet those arriving at Bangkok's Dong Muang International Airport for the 18th Southeast Asian Games next month. Sawasdee, the name of the official SEA Games mascot, reflects the Thai character and the spirit of host city, Chiang Mai. The blue, yellow, black, green, red and white cat is also supposed to bring luck to the Games.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Depok residents receive land certificates
Depok residents receive land certificates JAKARTA (JP): As many as 1,022 residents of Depok subdistrict on Saturday received land certificates processed through a newly introduced program, sponsored by the World Bank and the Australian government. Soni Harsono, head of the National Land Agency, symbolically handed over certificates to 26 land owners in a ceremony on Saturday. Representatives of the World Bank and the Australian government attended the ceremony.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
NAFTA, ASEAN discuss trade links
NAFTA, ASEAN discuss trade links OSAKA, Japan (Reuter): North America and Southeast Asia are discussing possible future linkages between their two regional free trade areas, United States Trade Representative Mickey Kantor said yesterday. He told reporters after meeting economic ministers from the seven-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that discussions focused on a "potential informal dialog" between the two groupings.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
'ABRI not the sole violator of human rights'
'ABRI not the sole violator of human rights' JAKARTA (JP): Despite being a target of frequent foreign criticism, the Armed Forces (ABRI) is not the worse rights violator in Indonesia, say members of the National Commission on Human Rights. Commission members Muladi and Miriam Budiardjo told journalists here Saturday that while ABRI has committed a number of gross violations, it is not the only party that has failed to uphold human rights.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI, China, Japan announce action plans on free trade
RI, China, Japan announce action plans on free trade OSAKA, Japan (JP): Indonesia, along with Japan and China, took significant steps yesterday in their commitment to liberalize trade and investment within the Asia-Pacific region. Eighteen leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum presented their respective "initial actions", which they will implement in moving towards a free trade zone in the region by 2020 at the latest.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Argobromo trainadmirable
Argobromo trainadmirable From Jayakarta I could not help feeling delighted over the convenience of traveling by the Argobromo express train from Jakarta to Surabaya and vice versa. Although the commuters have to pay a relatively higher price than for an ordinary executive train, the service you get is worth the money. The train is generally on time and the meals served (twice) are superb. You will not even find that sort of meal served on airplanes.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
WIC to hold bazaar
WIC to hold bazaar JAKARTA (JP): The Women's International Club (WIC) Jakarta will hold a two-day charity bazaar at the Jakarta Convention Center from Nov. 29. Unlike the previous bazaars held by WIC, this year's bazaar will be in Betawi (indigenous Jakarta) style. A statement made available to The Jakarta Post on Saturday said that the charity bazaar will be open to public on the second day.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Developed nations win in biodiversity talks: NGOs
Developed nations win in biodiversity talks: NGOs JAKARTA (JP): Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) blamed the developed countries for various glitches in the just-concluded international talks on biodiversity. The Indonesian Network for Forest Conservation, SKEPHI, said the Second Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biodiversity, which ended Friday, was marked with obstacles due to campaigns by the developed countries to secure their own interests.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI doctoral students arrive in Australia
RI doctoral students arrive in Australia JAKARTA (JP): The first six of an eventual 145 Indonesian doctoral students have arrived in Australia to take part in a course at the University of Tasmania's School of Education. The group of six are all teachers from the IKIP Teachers College in Padang, West Sumatra, and have enrolled in the University of Tasmania's in-service education doctorate course.
Mon, 20 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Jasa Marga clarifies
Jasa Marga clarifies From Neraca In response to the frequent complaints from toll road users, we would like to clarify as follows: 1. Toll road users are advised to check their change before driving on, just in case an administrative mistake occurs. 2. We also advise the drivers to pay the exact toll fee to ensure smooth operation. 3. The fee collecting at the toll-gate is computerized, and the machine accurately and automatically detects each vehicle. 4.