Archive: 13 December 1995
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Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Undernutrition prevalent among Indonesian children: Unicef
Undernutrition prevalent among Indonesian children: Unicef JAKARTA (JP): Undernutrition is prevalent among Indonesian children and a cause for serious concern, the United Nations Children Fund (Unicef) said yesterday. "The nutrition level of about nine million children, or 40 percent Indonesia's total children, still needs serious attention from the government, non-governmental organizations and many others," Unicef chief representative Stephen J. Woodhouse said from his Jakarta office.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Thailand takes gold medals in track and field
Thailand takes gold medals in track and field CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): Host Thailand enjoyed another record-breaking bash in track and field at the 18th Southeast Asian Games yesterday. The Thais looked mighty, snatching seven of the nine gold medals at stake on the third day of competition. They allowed Indonesia and the Philippines one gold each in events they have never mastered. The home favorites also shattered four new meet records, with their two high jumpers sharing the glory.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Amazing 3:05 Music: Gelar Musik 3:30 Science World 4:05 Among Us 4:30 Documentary Film 4:55 Filler/ Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:15 SEA GAMES: Swimming Finals 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: East Java 6:15 SEA GAMES: Swimming Finals 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Garuda Pancasila 7:30 SEA GAMES: Swimming Finals 8:05 Spectrum 9:00 World News 9:15 Gema Indonesia Emas 9:30 Review of SEA GAMES XVIII 10:30 Comedy: Gelamor 11:30 Late News 11:40 Film: Night Kill Program...
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Petronas' earnings rise
Petronas' earnings rise KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's Petronas Gas Bhd. said net earnings jumped 63.8 percent from year earlier to 381.89 million ringgit (US$152.76 million) in the six months to Sept. 30. The gas unit of national oil corporation Petroliam Nasional (Petronas) Bhd. said the profit was achieved on a 34.3 percent increase in turnover to 606.98 million ringgit during the same period.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
DAMRI and PPD to deal with the Idul Fitri exodus
DAMRI and PPD to deal with the Idul Fitri exodus JAKARTA (JP): The government will use buses of two state-owned companies as the main fleet for the transportation of people leaving from Jakarta for the Idul Fitri holidays in February, a minister said yesterday.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Political rallies still need permits
Political rallies still need permits JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to maintain the policies requiring people to obtain police permits for political gatherings. Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said yesterday that permits are no longer required for non-political gatherings such as cultural, social and religious events. Political gatherings, however, are different, he said.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Satelindo reforms billing system
Satelindo reforms billing system JAKARTA (JP): Private telecommunications operator PT Satelindo signed agreements yesterday with nine banks to support its billing services for subscribers to its global system for mobile (GSM) cellular communication network.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI shipping firms losing at home
RI shipping firms losing at home JAKARTA (JP): Foreign vessels have increased their domination of the transport of export and import products as well as cargo between domestic places over the last five years, said the Director General of Sea Transportation Soentoro.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Illegal levies
Illegal levies The problem of levies has once again become a topic of public discussion. It began with reports that textile industries in West Java are burdened with not less than 36 legal levies -- that is to say, levies that are based on formal laws and regulations. Then came the news that chemical industries, too, are suffering under the same burden. Meanwhile, the entire business world is complaining about levies, both legal and illegal, the latter in the form of demands for bribes.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Troops secure Christmas
Troops secure Christmas JAKARTA (JP): The Greater Jakarta Military Command will deploy additional troops to secure the capital and surrounding areas during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Commander Maj. Gen. Wiranto said yesterday the number of personnel to be deployed will depend on the need. "The troops are mobile. We are ready to field as many men as needed," he told The Jakarta Post after opening a bazaar marking the military command's 46th anniversary.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 12, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,675 25 164,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 6,000 0 0 Anwar Sierad 1,075 0 1,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 1,750 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 2,050 0 201,500 Argo Pantes 2,075 0 0 Asahimas Flat 2,325 0 158,500 Asiana IMI Indusrties 1,000 0...
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Student activists to be tried
Student activists to be tried BOGOR, West Java: Seven young activists accused of masterminding a massive worker protest in July will soon be tried, as the police have completed the dossier on them. Antara quoted Bogor police chief Col. Sjachroedin ZP as saying yesterday that police found DS, a student of the University of Indonesia in Depok, to be behind the protest involving six thousands workers of the garment factories belonging to PT Great River Industries.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI companies lax in preventing accidents at work
RI companies lax in preventing accidents at work JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of the Ministry of Manpower said yesterday he was not impressed by the performance of Indonesian companies in ensuring the safety of their workers. Director General for Industrial Relations and Labor Standards Suwarto, opening a seminar on health and occupational safety, said that the number of industrial accidents in Indonesia this year is relatively high.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Oscar de la Renta opens boutique
Oscar de la Renta opens boutique JAKARTA (JP): Famous American designer Oscar de la Renta plans to open two boutiques in Indonesia this month. Under an agreement with PT The Great River Garment, an Indonesian-based manufacturer and distribution company, the two boutiques will be opened at the Hyatt Galleria in Plaza Indonesia and the newly-opened Plaza Senayan.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Yayuk flops but Indonesia wins tennis gold
Yayuk flops but Indonesia wins tennis gold By Dwiatmanta CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): Indonesian world-number-24 Yayuk Basuki suffered her biggest loss ever, though her team was able to extinguish Thailand's fire and take the tennis gold at the 18th Southeast Asian Games here yesterday. Yayuk, missing from action for two-and-a-half months due to a back injury, looked like a beginner in the second singles in her 2-6, 1-6 rout by Thailand's new heroine Tammarin Tanasugarn.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rumini to receive bonus
Rumini to receive bonus JAKARTA (JP): The Central Java chapter of the Indonesian Athletic Association will give a bonus to distance runner Rumini Sudragni from Salatiga, Central Java, who won the gold medal in the women's 10,000m with a new SEA Games record on Monday. "We will definitely give a bonus to Rumini, who has successfully contributed the first gold medal in track and field for Indonesia.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN told to go slow on Myanmar
ASEAN told to go slow on Myanmar BANGKOK (Reuter): Exiled Myanmarese dissidents urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday not to rush to admit Myanmar to the group, accusing its military government of violating human rights. "It is too early to bring Burma (Myanmar) into ASEAN," Zaw Min of the All Burma Students' Democratic Front (ABSDF) said.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Government considering long-distance teaching
Government considering long-distance teaching JAKARTA (JP): The government is studying the possibility of introducing long-distance teaching, taking advantage of satellite communication, to reach children who are currently denied secondary education for lack of space. Arief E.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Group claims responsibility for strike
Group claims responsibility for strike JAKARTA (JP): A group of activists calling itself the People's Democratic Union (PRD) claimed responsibility yesterday for mobilizing 12,000 PT Sritex workers to stage a protest last Monday in Sukoharjo, Central Java. Ignatius Pranowo, PRD's advocacy coordinator, said at a media briefing at the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute that the group supported the Sritex workers in their demand for a wage hike in line with the government-set minimum wage level.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
S'pore's Marshall dead at 87
S'pore's Marshall dead at 87 SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's first chief minister and popular criminal lawyer David Marshall died yesterday after a year-long battle against lung cancer, officials and family members said. He was 87. A spokesman for the Marshall family said the cancer became active about four months after diagnosis in August last year. He died in his sleep, leaving his wife of 34 years, Jean, and four children.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Freeport to continue investment
Freeport to continue investment JAKARTA (JP): The cancellation of PT Freeport Indonesia's political risk insurance does not affect its commitment to continuing investment for mineral exploration in the country, a company director, Adrie Machribie, said yesterday. The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) of the United States last month decided to cancel Freeport's US$100 million political risk insurance due to environmental problems.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
SBSI discussion stopped for security reasons
SBSI discussion stopped for security reasons JAKARTA (JP): Police yesterday broke up a discussion on people's rights held by the independent labor union, SBSI, citing security reasons. An officer of the East Jakarta police precinct said it was better for the Indonesian Welfare Trade Union (SBSI) to cancel the discussion for fear participants might become victims of a "riot". Corp. D.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
World customs body moves HQ from Brussels
World customs body moves HQ from Brussels NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): The Netherlands, Germany and Morocco are vying to become the new headquarters of the World Customs Organization (WCO) now based in Brussels. A senior executive of the organization, V.P.M. Strachan, said here yesterday that the potential sites were debated during the organization's four-day meeting, which was opened here on Monday.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Seeds of trouble still exist in regions: Soeharto
Seeds of trouble still exist in regions: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto urged the military yesterday to coordinate efforts to defuse potential troubles in the region with civilian administrators and local community leaders.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Three arrested with stolen telephone box
Three arrested with stolen telephone box JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested three people for stealing a telephone exchange box from Jl. Yos Sudarso, North Jakarta. Lt. Col. Abubakar Nataprawira, chief of the North Jakarta Police Precinct, said on Monday that the three, identified only as Har, Ras, and Sar, were caught at the Kalideres bus terminal before handing over the stolen goods to a buyer, Antara reported yesterday.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Prices of New Year's Eve shows won't rise
Prices of New Year's Eve shows won't rise JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will not increase the special ticket prices for the shows offered by entertainment centers on New Year's Eve 1995/1996 from last year's levels of between Rp 200,000 and Rp 750,000 (US$328). An official of the city Public Order Office, Toha Reno, said the ticket prices asked last year were reasonable.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ramos declares war on terrorists
Ramos declares war on terrorists MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos yesterday declared war against terrorists, a day after four people, including a Singaporean boy and a prominent ethnic Chinese businessman, were ambushed and killed. Ramos vowed the attackers would "pay for these crimes," which sent shockwaves throughout the capital, with the Philippine business community warning that the bloodshed could undermine the country's economic turnaround.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
The making of ASEAN's vision
The making of ASEAN's vision By Bantarto Bandoro JAKARTA (JP): The fifth ASEAN summit opening tomorrow in Bangkok deserves special attention, as it will demonstrate the seriousness of ASEAN leaders to accelerate regional cooperation. In its 28 years of existence, ASEAN has had only four summits. The first three summits were conducted during the era of regional bipolar politics.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
City traffic
City traffic From Neraca Traffic is a burden on all Jakartans. Is the city administration (DKI Jaya) doing anything about it? Automobiles carrying fewer than three passengers cannot enter Sudirman/Thamrin boulevards from 6:30 to 10 a.m.. (It is incomprehensible that this rule exists on Saturday when the administration itself closes its offices on that day.) The city's attempt to reduce traffic has been foiled by the youngsters offering to make up for passenger shortages.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Money plays big role in SEA Games
Money plays big role in SEA Games CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Reuter): As elsewhere in the sporting world, many athletes at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games are striving for dollars as well as for gold medals. In addition to thousands of dollars spent by governments and sponsors to equip and outfit the athletes, many of the 10 participating countries at the biennial SEA Games in Chiang Mai give winning athletes cash incentives, officials said.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
East Timorese youths protest flag burning
East Timorese youths protest flag burning JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of youths staged a demonstration in front of the Australian embassy yesterday in protest against the burning of the Indonesian flag in Australia last week. Calling themselves the Committee of East Timor Youth, the demonstrators also protested against what they described as Australian interference in relation to East Timor. The protesters shouted "long live Indonesia, long live integration".
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Media sees respite from rising paper cost
Media sees respite from rising paper cost By Anil Penna SINGAPORE (AFP): Asian publishers whose earnings have been squeezed by soaring newsprint costs are seeing a welcome respite from the price spiral as they prepare to tap rising regional incomes and literacy. Thai publisher Sondhi Limthongkul, who last week launched business daily Asia Times from three regional locations, said he was betting on newsprint prices coming down and remaining stable for some time.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN now on Internet
ASEAN now on Internet BANGKOK (JP): ASEAN yesterday inaugurated the ASEANWEB which will allow internet users to access general information and profiles of individual member states. The ASEANWEB was inaugurated by ministers yesterday during the closing day of a two-day ministerial meeting. Users can now log-on to the ASEANWEB by punching in http://www.asean.or.id on the internet.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
No excuses for rights violation, say experts
No excuses for rights violation, say experts SEMARANG (JP): The violation or denial of one's basic rights cannot be justified for any reason, including the two most often cited by governments: the maintenance of security, and the level of the people's welfare, a group of experts said.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Missing rescue worker found dead
Missing rescue worker found dead YOGYAKARTA: Rescue workers yesterday found the body of a colleague, 42-year-old Gatot Hawibowo, who went missing during a picnic at the beach on Sunday. The Antara news agency reported that the body of Gatot, a member of the local search and rescue team, was found near the accident site at Wediombo Beach, Gunungkidul regency. Doctors at the Dr. Sardjito Public Hospital performed an autopsy before releasing the body for burial.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bangkok Declaration ready for leaders approval
Bangkok Declaration ready for leaders approval By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BANGKOK (JP): Economic and foreign affairs ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday concluded their two-day meeting by adopting the Bangkok Declaration, which will be signed by the heads of government on Friday.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Chiang Mai's sky turns gray for Indonesian camp
Chiang Mai's sky turns gray for Indonesian camp CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): It was another gray day for Indonesia yesterday in the Southeast Asian Games as host Thailand sprinted away to widen the lead in the chase for gold. The Indonesian camp was further demoralized after its soccer team crashed out of the competition to lowly rated Vietnam. Of the 49 gold medals that were at stake yesterday, Indonesia managed 14, bringing its total gold tally to 24.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Eindhoven to visit Surabaya, Manado
Eindhoven to visit Surabaya, Manado JAKARTA (JP): Dutch first division runner-up PSV Eindhoven will appear in a friendly against Mitra Surabaya in the Gelora 10 November stadium in Surabaya. Three days after Epiphany day, on Jan. 9, the club, which dethroned Dutch league champion Ajax in 1992, will go to Manado, North Sulawesi, to engage in another friendly against the city's club, Persma Manado.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
SEA games finals results
SEA games finals results CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AFP): The official results of finals events at the Southeast Asian Games here: Athletics High jump women: 1. Rassamee Teamsri (Tha) 1.85m 2. Jaruwan Jenjadkarn (Tha) 1.85 3. Vu My Hanh (Vie) 1.74 Shot put men: 1. Jittakorn Krasaeyan (Tha) 16.27m 2. Abdul Rahim Moh'd Nazar (Mas) 16.31 3. Bancha Supanroj (Tha) 15.80 Triple jump women: 1. Watcharee Rittiwat (Tha) 13.39m 2. Sunisa Kaewroungrueng (Tha) 13.15 3. Judith Soselisa (Ina) 12.77 800m men: 1.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
House approves customs bill
House approves customs bill JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives passed two bills yesterday on customs and excise which will become effective on April 1, 1996. Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said in a plenary meeting with the House of Representatives that the new laws would serve as effective instruments in the upcoming era of global trade liberalization. "The new laws have been designed to accommodate developments and changes which may occur in the future," Mar'ie told the meeting.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ulemas and AIDS
Ulemas and AIDS The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a serious disease for which no cure has been discovered. With more and more cases recorded in Indonesia, what is the role and responsibility of ulemas in preventing the spread of the disease. I would like to suggest that ulemas, either personally or through the Indonesian Council of Ulemas, participate in the HIV/AIDS awareness programs that include sex education.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN summit marks the beginning of a new era
ASEAN summit marks the beginning of a new era Leaders of the seven-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations will meet in Bangkok tomorrow. Political analyst Dewi Fortuna Anwar speaks of the summit's importance. JAKARTA (JP): The fifth ASEAN summit in Bangkok tomorrow will be an historic occasion. In addition to the seven members of ASEAN, the summit will be attended by the leaders of Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Obituary
Obituary Mohamad Sanusi Hardjadinata, a former home affairs minister and co-founder of Bandung's Padjadjaran University, died in Bandung, West Java, early yesterday morning. He was 81. Hundreds of academics, friends and relatives attended the funeral service at Sirnaraga Moslem Cemetery, Bandung, in the afternoon. Sanusi is survived by his wife, seven daughters, 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Sanusi was chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party between 1975 and 1980.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Two-day strike at Menteng Hotel
Two-day strike at Menteng Hotel JAKARTA (JP): A second strike by more than 200 workers of Menteng Hotel I on Jl. Gondangdia, Central Jakarta, was staged yesterday. The first strike, which ended on Sunday evening, was triggered by the management's refusal of the workers' demands on wages and benefits and the rejection of a request to form a union.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Medal Tally
Medal Tally CHIANG MAI (Reuter): Medals standings on Tuesday at the 10- nation Southeast Asian Games: Gold Silver Bronze Total Thailand 55 33 32 120 Indonesia 24 25 30 79 Malaysia 12 12 20 44 Philippines 10 18 13 41 Singapore 8 7 15 30 Vietnam 3 8 10 21 Myanmar 2 10 12 24 Brunei 0 1 1 2 Laos 0 0 2 2 Cambodia 0 0 0 0
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Resettlers need more land
Resettlers need more land SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: It won't be long before resettlement programs in the province will experience a shortage of land to develop, an official said. The increasing number of investors in agro-industries and mining industries is the reason why there has been less land available for resettlers, according to the head of the local office for the Ministry of Transmigration, Najamuddin.
Wed, 13 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Driving in Indonesia
Driving in Indonesia The simultaneous publication (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 9, 1995) of the letters from David Stewart and Greg MacDonald to comment on the article entitled Indonesian the worst drivers in the world, which was published three days earlier, may not have been completely fortuitous. They are indeed very entertaining. David Stewart, on the one hand, would certainly know best what he actually said about local driving habits at the Traffic Management Workshop held in Yogyakarta.