Archive: 14 December 1995
46 articles found
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's farm products resurface at ASEAN meet
Indonesia's farm products resurface at ASEAN meet By Riyadi BANGKOK (JP): Indonesia's 15 protected farm products has remained a thorny issue in the lead-up to the fifth summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which begins today.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dodgy instructions lead to defeat of RI boxers
Dodgy instructions lead to defeat of RI boxers JAKARTA (JP): An instruction to seek victory through a knock- out (KO) or referee-stop-contest (RSC) ruling was to blame for the failure of two top Indonesian boxers in their Southeast Asian Games bouts on Monday in Chiang Mai, Thailand, according to a senior official.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Keating to visit Malaysia
Keating to visit Malaysia CANBERRA (Reuter): Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating yesterday said he would make his first visit to Malaysia in mid- January -- a move widely seen as helping repair the often rocky relationship between the two nations. Keating, who created a 1993 diplomatic row by calling the Malaysian prime minister recalcitrant, urged both Australia and Malaysia to cast aside old prejudices.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Businessmen told to help census
Businessmen told to help census JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Mayor Pardjoko has asked businessmen to give adequate and honest answers to the 1996 Economic Census. He told 250 businessmen, who will be respondents in the census on Tuesday, that the administration will keep all answers and information confidential, as required by the regulations, Antara reported yesterday. The results of the census will be used as the basic material for national development, Pardjoko said.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Developers need to exchange data
Developers need to exchange data JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja called yesterday for better exchanges of information between real estate developers in order to prevent conflicts of interest. "There's nothing wrong with large-scale development, but if megaprojects are centered in one area, such as Greater Jakarta, there are bound to be conflicts over spatial arrangements, water sources and pollution control," he said.
Thu, 14 Dec 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.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Prayers to ward off eruption
Prayers to ward off eruption SEMARANG: Villagers from Paten, in the Dukun District of Magelang, plan to hold a prayer session tonight for their safety, as nearby Mt. Merapi threatens to erupt. Antara reported that the villagers have always held the prayers on the eve of Jumat Pon, a Friday that coincides with the first day of the Javanese five-day week system.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
MUI buys American hotel
MUI buys American hotel KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malayan United Industries Bhd. said yesterday it had bought Florida's Radisson Twin Towers Hotel and Convention Center for US$30 million to bring to 12 the number of hotels in its international chain. Its U.S.-based investment arm, Regent Corp. Inc, acquired the 760-room, four-star hotel in Orlando from B.A. Properties Inc., a unit of the Bank of America group. "The final payment for the deal was made on Nov. 29.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Woman killed by falling block
Woman killed by falling block JAKARTA (JP): A housewife was killed when a concrete block, to be used for a flyover, fell on her house in Kalijodo, North Jakarta. Bedah, 34, was washing dishes when the concrete block, being lifted by a crane, fell on her house on Tuesday. The victim's house is located on the Banjir Kanal riverbank, which is adjacent to the project site. Eyewitnesses said the concrete block had not been tied properly when lifted by the crane.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 13, 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 0 80,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 6,000 0 0 Anwar Sierad 1,025 -50 100,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 1,750 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 2,025 -25 328,000 Argo Pantes 2,075 0 0 Asahimas Flat 2,275 -50 435,000 Asiana IMI Indusrties...
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Central Bank to raise reserves requirement
Central Bank to raise reserves requirement JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, will raise the requirement on banking reserves to curb the overheating economy, official sources said yesterday. Sources say the planned measure, to be announced today, will require banks to raise their reserves to four or five percent of their deposits from two percent at present.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
U.S. to have new envoy to RI
U.S. to have new envoy to RI JAKARTA (JP): Washington will soon send its ambassador to Indonesia now that the U.S. Senate has approved President Bill Clinton's nomination. The Senate gave its approval on Tuesday for 18 U.S. ambassadors, including the envoy to Indonesia. Approval had been stalled for months because of a dispute between Sen. Jesse Helms, a North Carolina Republican and head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and the Clinton administration, Reuters reported.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Jet moved from runway
Jet moved from runway MANILA (AFP): A crippled China Airlines Boeing 747 jet, whose landing gear collapsed on the runway of the international airport here, was removed from the runway yesterday, enabling the airport to resume operations, an official said. Rodolfo Dimaano, airport assistant general manager, said workers were still clearing mud and debris from the runway but that he had recommended the airport be reopened by 5:00 pm (0900 GMT) yesterday.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia rules marathon race at SEA Games
Indonesia rules marathon race at SEA Games By Dwiatmanta CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): Two marathon gold medals went into Indonesia's coffers at the 18th Southeast Asian Games in a day which saw a record-breaking spree in the track and field competition yesterday. Suyono and Ruwiyati triumphed in the men's and women's marathon respectively in new Games best times to mark Indonesia's resurgence in athletics events.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Soccer team manager apologizes for failure
Soccer team manager apologizes for failure JAKARTA (JP): The manager of Indonesia's soccer team, Nirwan Dermawan Bakrie, apologized yesterday for the team's failure to make it into the semifinals at the Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Underdog Vietnam, making its debut at the biennial Games, shattered Indonesia's dream of making it through into the next round with a decisive 1-0 victory on Tuesday. "I apologized for the failure of the soccer team. This is my responsibility.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Three killed by lightning
Three killed by lightning SUMENEP, East Java: Three people were killed while fishing when their boat was struck by lightning in the Java Sea off Madura island on Tuesday morning. Eleven others on the boat suffered minor shocks but survived the ordeal, Antara reported. The 14 on board the ship were from the fishing village of Pasongsongan in the Sumenep regency. (emb)
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian team set to swallow SEAG bitter pill
Indonesian team set to swallow SEAG bitter pill CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): The 18th Southeast Asian Games still have four days to go, but defending champion Indonesia is already preparing itself for defeat. Indonesian sports official Mohammad Hindarto said during the women's tennis team final on Tuesday that the National Sports Council had been anticipating such an outcome, in view of the Thais' superb performance since the start of the biennial event last weekend.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Prostitution is a business
Prostitution is a business In a seminar called "Women in the Working World in Anticipation of the Global Free Market", held by the Convention Watch at the University of Indonesia on Dec. 12, 1995, participant Prof. Tatiomas Ihromi asked Mr. Bomer Pasaribu, Head of SPSI, whether sex workers can be included in the SPSI. This was asked because there are so many of them in Batam, where they are considered as the main attraction of the island. A very interesting question indeed. Mrs.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Amateur painter gets return ticket to Peru
Amateur painter gets return ticket to Peru JAKARTA (JP): At last the bidding was fast and furious. Professor W. P. Napitupulu from UNESCO Indonesia and Moyetaryanto, an advisor for Coca Cola, politely fought over the painting Life in the Village by amateur artist Ayu Arista Murti. The starting bid was Rp 1.5 million (US$666.66). Not bad for a sixteen-year-old high school student from Surabaya who has not formally studied art but would like to be a graphic designer when she grows up.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian sells stake
Indonesian sells stake SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesian businessman Sukamto Sia is selling his entire 13.98 percent stake in property and health- care group Parkway Holdings to Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan for over Singapore $160 million, the Business Times said. The newspaper quoted Sia, who is also chairman of Transmarco Ltd, as saying that Tan's Berjaya Group Bhd, through hospital subsidiary Hospital Pantai Bhd, would be paying him over S$4 for each Parkway share.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Medal Tally
Medal Tally Gold Silver Bronze Thailand 80 47 43 Indonesia 33 31 40 Philippines 15 24 24 Malaysia 15 19 25 Singapore 10 10 19 Vietnam 3 9 15 Myanmar 2 10 18 Brunei 0 1 4 Laos 0 0 2 Cambodia 0 0 1
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Medalist to use bonus to pay rent
Medalist to use bonus to pay rent JAKARTA (JP): A weight lifter said yesterday that she will use her Rp 25 million (US$10,770) bonus for winning a gold medal at the 18th Southeast Asian Games to pay her rent and other expenses. Patmawati, the only Indonesian female lifter to collect a gold so far, said she will use her bonus to pay her rent and help her parents rebuild their house in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Marathon golds fail to stop Thais
Marathon golds fail to stop Thais CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): Two record-breaking runs by Indonesian marathon runners were not enough to spoil Thailand's gold sweep on the fourth day of the Southeast Asian Games yesterday. By late afternoon, Indonesia had added nine more golds to bring its total tally to 33. Thailand swept golds on almost all fronts, raising its tally to 80 from 55 at the start of the day.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
East Timor to have its first sugar mill
East Timor to have its first sugar mill JAKARTA (JP): A Rp 58 billion (US$25.3 million) sugar mill will soon be built in East Timor, opening up the region to the sugar industry for the first time. The mill, to be situated in the Los Palos regency, 210 kilometers East of Dili, will be built by PT Ciptatata Indah Sejahtera (CIS). The firm will start work on the project by opening up a 5,000-hectare sugar cane plantation in January.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN breaks new ground
ASEAN breaks new ground By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BANGKOK (JP): Though the adjective "historic" is ubiquitous in relation to high-level meetings, it aptly describes the fifth ASEAN Summit here. Many "firsts" will occur at this meeting which will make it truly historic in every sense of the word.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN Summit: A test for Thai hospitality
ASEAN Summit: A test for Thai hospitality By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BANGKOK (JP): Famous for its hospitality, Thailand is pulling out all the stops to make sure that every one of the leaders and some 600 delegates attending the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit has an enjoyable stay. Logistical preparations can be a nightmare, but Bangkok is not holding back. It is determined to make the fifth ASEAN Summit as perfect as possible.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Chicken feces sends villagers running
Chicken feces sends villagers running PROBOLINGGO, East Java: Hundreds of people in the Mayangan subdistrict of Probolinggo say they have to flee their homes frequently because of the stench of chicken feces coming from a nearby storehouse. One Mayangan villager said locals were unable to stay indoors and that elderly were having trouble breathing every time the smell hit the area, the villagers said as reported by Antara.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Miss Tjitjih folk theater to perform
Miss Tjitjih folk theater to perform JAKARTA (JP): Veri Harjono, a securities company employee will celebrate her birthday with a "Miss Tjitjih" performance for her friends. Veri announced yesterday that the party performance is to promote public awareness of the Sundanese folk theater which is fading out. Veri Harjono has sent 150 friends and The Jakarta Post a six- page printed invitation, which explains the history of the "Miss Tjitjih" form of theater.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Speakers debate respect for rights, political reforms
Speakers debate respect for rights, political reforms DEPOK, West Java: Human rights campaigner Marzuki Darusman said yesterday that increased respect for human rights requires political reform. "The question of protecting human rights is also a question of political reform," said Marzuki, a former legislator and a leading member of the National Commission on Human Rights.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Challenges for ASEAN
Challenges for ASEAN It is now clear that the decision of five Southeast Asian leaders to set up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 1967 was a historic step. The regional grouping is a success story, respected in the eyes of the world. Southeast Asia is not only one of the world's major reservoir of natural resources but is also an area of rapid economic growth.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Radio base stations set up
Radio base stations set up JAKARTA (JP): PT Mobilkom Telekomindo will operate 22 base stations for radio trunking in cities on Java early next month with an investment of US$25 million, the company's president, Bambang Sudjatmoko, said yesterday. "Eleven of the base stations are located in Jakarta and its surrounding areas," Bambang told reporters.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Face of My Country 2:35 TV Series: Ultraman 3:00 Regional News 3:05 Dance: Gelar Tari 3:30 Arabic Lessons: Beberapa Sarana Pendidikan 4:00 Regional News 4:05 Koran Recital 4:30 World Women 4:55 Filler/Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:15 SEA Games XVIII Report: Final Cabang Renang 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: Bali 6:15 SEA Games XVIII Report: Final Cabang Renang (continued) 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Garuda Pancasila/Filler/Trailer 7:20 SEA Games XVIII Report:...
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Flooding triggers heavy congestion across jakarta
Flooding triggers heavy congestion across jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Flooding, poor handling of traffic and the absence of traffic police were blamed for the heavy congestion in many city streets yesterday. People complained that they spent three times longer than usual on the road. Hundreds of commuters were seen waiting for buses, which were already overloaded. Some public bus drivers had had to change routes to avoid congestions.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Manila to cut tariffs
Manila to cut tariffs MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos yesterday ordered tariff reductions in 1996 in accordance with an accelerated program to create an ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), a presidential palace statement said. Ramos issued the order before flying to Bangkok for the fifth leaders' summit of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), due to start today.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Competition in retail business
Competition in retail business In the last five years, the retail industry has grown rapidly. Many shopping centers appear like mushrooms during the rainy season, not only in Jakarta but also in the suburbs, including Bekasi and Tangerang in West Java. There are 46 modern shopping centers -- plazas, malls, supermalls and megamalls -- in operation. Another 16 are being built and will open next year. These shopping centers, many of which include foreign retailers, compete with local retailers.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Gatari awarded ISO 9001 certificate
Gatari awarded ISO 9001 certificate JAKARTA (JP): Gatari, an aircraft chartering company, was awarded an international certificate of ISO 9001 standardization by Det Norske Veritas of the Netherlands. "This is the first aircraft chartering company in Asia that has got such an international standardization certificate," the company's president, Eddy Pramono, announced here yesterday.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Thief disguised as housemaid
Thief disguised as housemaid From Pikiran Rakyat On Sept. 3, 1995 a woman brought us a would-be housemaid named Yuyun or Enung Yuningsih, claiming to come from Bungbulang, Garut, West Java. She, who was pregnant at the time, needed a job badly to support herself and her kids. When asked about her identity card she presented us with her mother's. On Sept. 20, 1995, exactly after 17 days of working for us, she gave birth to a daughter when she was only seven months into her pregnancy.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Police nab thieves on ferry
Police nab thieves on ferry BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The South Lampung police nabbed seven thieves who had been operating on ferries servicing the Sunda Strait between Sumatra and Java, Antara reported. Mayor Haryadi of the South Lampung precinct said the thieves, arrested separately last week, were stealing the cars and belongings of ferry passengers.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Results
Results CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Agencies): The official results of selected finals events after yesterday's events. Marathon Women: 1. Ruwiyati (Ina) 2:34.29 2. Yvonne Danson (Sin) 2:34.41 3. Sunisa Pechpongprai (Tha) 2:45.54 4. Htar Htar Shwe (Mya) 2:49.13 5. Arsenia Sagaray (Phi) 2:50.51 Men: 1. Suyono (Ina) 2:21.02 2. Hudson Ethel (Ina) 2:21.11 3. Roy Vence (Phi) 2:21.51 4. Jirattigarn Boonma 2:22.30 5. Rameshon Murugiah (Sin) 2:24.22 Sepak takraw Team: 1. Thailand 2. Malaysia 3. Singapore 4.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
ICMI not a sectarian group
ICMI not a sectarian group The influential Moslem intellectuals association has just concluded its congress. Political scientist Amir Santoso argues that the organization is not likely to take a sectarian stance. JAKARTA (JP): The line-up of the new leaders of Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) was announced by Chairman B.J. Habibie Saturday night.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Lasso says 'violations' rife in E. Timor
Lasso says 'violations' rife in E. Timor GENEVA (Reuter): United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Jose Ayala Lasso said yesterday he believed there were "very grave" human rights violations in East Timor. But he said the Indonesian government had agreed he could post a representative in Jakarta who would be able to visit the former Portuguese colony. "In my opinion there are very grave human rights violations in East Timor. We could see that from the general environment...
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Luxury of official residence
Luxury of official residence From Kompas As far as I am concerned, the Central Java governor's plan to build a Rp 7 billion official residence is not proportional, whatever the reasons are and regardless of where the funds come from. It is far too expensive. Imagine the reaction of people who still live below the poverty line on learning of such a magnificent project. I believe the people will remain respectful of their governor even if he lives in mansion worth much less than Rp 7 billion.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Red tape threatens export-import growth
Red tape threatens export-import growth JAKARTA (JP): Current export-import procedures and the documentation involved are inefficient and a threat to the growth of Indonesia's external trade, a trade official said yesterday.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
SBSI reports violations to rights body
SBSI reports violations to rights body JAKARTA (JP): The independent Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI) reported the mistreatment its activists have received from government officials and the military to the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday. Led by chairman Muchtar Pakpahan, the delegation of 15 labor activists were received by secretary-general of the commission, Baharuddin Lopa.
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bailey Otler ends visit
Bailey Otler ends visit DENPASAR, Bali: Micronesian President Bailey Olter flew out of Denpasar on Tuesday night to end his five-day visit to Indonesia. Boarding a Continental Micronesia plane, he headed for Guam, Antara reported. He was seen off by State Minister for Food Affairs Ibrahim Hasan, Bali Governor Ida Bagus Oka and other senior local officials. Olter spent three days in Bali visiting tourist sites after spending two days in Jakarta. (emb)
Thu, 14 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Council wants prices stabilized
Council wants prices stabilized JAKARTA (JP): The city council wants the price of food staples stabilized in anticipation of the Christmas and New Year's celebrations. Hasan Dasy, of the city council's commission for economic affairs, said yesterday that city councilors, the Regional Economy Development Office, the City Logistics Agency, the Animal Husbandry Office and city-owned PT Food Station Cipinang must coordinate their plans. "Anticipation is a must.