Archive: 21 December 1995
47 articles found
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Two more held in Beng Seng case
Two more held in Beng Seng case JAKARTA (JP): Two other suspects in last year's killing of entertainment businessman Darmansyah Sujadi, alias Nyo Beng Seng, were arrested by city police last Friday. The two, identified as Apiu and Eng San, were caught last Friday in Jakarta, a reliable source told The Jakarta Post yesterday. Two people, Agiono and Sudartono, have already been sentenced to 20 years and 15 years, respectively, for stabbing Beng Seng to death. City Police Spokesman Lt. Col.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Contractors assist in drafting bill
Contractors assist in drafting bill JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Contractors Association is assisting the Ministry of Public Works in preparing a draft bill on construction services. Newly-elected chairman of the association Fatchur Rochman said on Tuesday that the draft bill, now under the scrutiny of the ministry, will cover all aspects of the construction industry, including the operation of foreign consultants and contractors in Indonesia.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Gas stations open 24 hours during holidays
Gas stations open 24 hours during holidays JAKARTA (JP): All 158 gas stations in the city will operate 24 hours during the Christmas and year end holidays. The head of the Jakarta office of the Ministry of Transportation, Abdul Karim, said on Tuesday that city buses will also be available 24 hours for the holidays. He promised that the supply of gas will be adequate and the number of public buses operating at nights will be sufficient to transport holiday revelers.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Nuclear treaty's significance unclear
Nuclear treaty's significance unclear Ten Southeast Asian leaders signed a treaty in Bangkok over the weekend banning the production and acquisition of nuclear weapons in the region. Political analyst J. Soedjati Djiwandono looks at the treaty's significance. JAKARTA (JP): A treaty establishing Southeast Asia as a nuclear-weapons-free zone (SEANWFZ) was signed by the ASEAN heads of state and government at their fifth summit in Bangkok last Friday.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Face of My Country 2:35 TV Series: Ultraman 3:05 Children Program: Dendang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:05 TV Series: Harapan Nan Sirna (continued) 4:30 Education Program: Cepat Tepat 4:55 Filler/Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:25 Travel: Wajah negeriku 5:30 Arabic Language Teaching 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: North Sulawesi 6:15 News: Siaran Pedesaan 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teaching: Cinta kasih Ibu 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Garuda...
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Muliakeramik gets loan
Muliakeramik gets loan JAKARTA (JP): Ceramics producer PT Muliakeramik Indahraya, a subsidiary of PT Mulia Industrindo closed a loan agreement worth US$47.5 million with a number of foreign banks on Tuesday. The company said that the five-year syndicated loan was arranged by Bankers Trust Company, Bank Credit Lyonnais Indonesia, Commerzbank, the Development Bank of Singapore and eight other banks.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
How to create a nation of readers
How to create a nation of readers By John Philips YOGYAKARTA (JP): The recent plagiarism scandal at Gadjah Mada University reminded me of a conversation I had recently with a Japanese graduate student. She said her Indonesian classmates routinely have English reading assignments translated into Indonesian at great expense, rather than trying to read the assignments themselves. Most of her classmates are university lecturers.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Police need greater powers, says analyst
Police need greater powers, says analyst JAKARTA (JP): A good police force will remain a dream unless public appreciation of the police improves, says an analyst. Police need greater authority as well as clearer rules to carry out their daily duties, analyst Satjipto Rahardjo said on Tuesday. Other essential steps are improving the welfare of police officers and educating the public about the job of the police, he said.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Post' photographer attacked
'Post' photographer attacked JAKARTA (JP): A photographer from The Jakarta Post was attacked by a group of drivers at the Wisma Dharmala building parking lot in Central Jakarta on Tuesday. Police have since reprimanded the building security guards for not stopping the beating of Arief Suhardiman, who was assigned to cover the handing over of books from the European Commission's Ambassador to the rector of the University of Indonesia.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
1995 marks revival of Indonesian music community
1995 marks revival of Indonesian music community By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesians will remember l995 as a year of revival for the Indonesian music community, with many memorable performances taking place. Even orchestral music enjoyed an unforgettable boost.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Foreign musicians, singers widen locals' horizon
Foreign musicians, singers widen locals' horizon By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Although nationalists must be ecstatic that fewer foreign artists performed here this year, a number of high- quality imported shows managed to sneak in and delight local music buffs. The performances of Phil Collins, Japanese-born Kitaro and Jon Bon Jovi afforded a rare chance for Indonesian musicians to widen their horizons.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Nigel Short pessimistic about FIDE-PCA rift
Nigel Short pessimistic about FIDE-PCA rift By Arif Suryobuwono JAKARTA (JP): Together we stick, divided we're stuck. This saying, however, doesn't hold true for Nigel Short, who joined world champion Garry Kasparov in breaking with the world chess governing body FIDE and setting up the Professional Chess Association in 1993.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Court hears witnesses in Bintang trial
Court hears witnesses in Bintang trial JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday began hearing the testimony of prosecution witnesses in the case of controversial politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas, who is on trial for insulting President Soeharto.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Excise fund hampers anti-smoking campaign
Excise fund hampers anti-smoking campaign JAKARTA (JP): Governments' heavy reliance on excise revenues from cigarettes is getting in the way of anti-smoking campaigns in most developing countries, including Indonesia, a health expert of the University of Indonesia said on Tuesday. Daniati K.S.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
ABRI seeks Moslem leader's help
ABRI seeks Moslem leader's help SURABAYA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung asked Indonesian Moslem leaders to help manage social unrest, and beware of attempts to politicize religion. Addressing a gathering of 500 East Java ulemas at the Sunan Ampel Grand Mosque here on Tuesday, Feisal named a number of racial and religiously-charged riots that occurred during the past year as examples of unrest which could harm national stability.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Public warned not to be complacent
Public warned not to be complacent JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto told followers of all religions not to be complacent just because they have overcome so many difficulties. Speaking at the commemoration of Prophet Muhammad's ascension at the Istiqlal Mosque on Tuesday evening, the President said no one should feel complacent when faced with success.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
'UI must carry out court's decision'
'UI must carry out court's decision' JAKARTA (JP): The head of the Jakarta Administrative Court has issued an official letter instructing the rector of the University of Indonesia to withdraw the suspension of a medical school student. Court head Benjamin Mangkoedilaga announced on Tuesday that the court had decided to withdraw the suspension of Rifardi Rifiar, but the rector has not carried out the court's order.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Discounts boost major department stores' sales
Discounts boost major department stores' sales JAKARTA (JP): Department stores are enjoying big revenues these days and competing with each other to attract more buyers as Christmas and New Year near. Discounts are still the most attractive way to lure buyers. Discounts between 12 and 50 percent have been slapped on everything from food to footwear. The ploy has apparently been successful in doubling the number of visitors and increasing sales.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Not much change forecast in world of badminton
Not much change forecast in world of badminton JAKARTA (JP): World badminton standings won't change much with Indonesia's men shuttlers reigning throughout next year, coach Triaji predicted on Tuesday. An all-Indonesian final at the US$325,000 World Grand Prix badminton finals in Singapore earlier this month indicated that Indonesia's foothold in the men's singles remained as solid as ever, Triaji said.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Posco venture in RI
Posco venture in RI SEOUL (UPI): Pohang Iron and Steel Co. (Posco) has decided to push a US$503-million joint venture to build a steel facility in Indonesia, a company spokesman said. Posco and its 50-50 Indonesian partner PT Krakatau Steel Co. will begin construction of the facility in September 1997, with completion expected by September 1999. The Posco-Krakatau steel mill will churn out 1 million tons of hot-rolled coils annually, he said.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Haryanto affair should be treated as criminal case'
'Haryanto affair should be treated as criminal case' JAKARTA (JP): The alleged corruption perpetrated by Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto should be treated as purely criminal case and prosecuted accordingly, a constitutional law expert said. Andi Muis of the Hasanuddin University in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi, said the Criminal Code Procedures make no distinction whether a crime is committed by a layman or a government official.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indomobil, Japanese firms set up joint venture
Indomobil, Japanese firms set up joint venture JAKARTA (JP): The car assembler PT Indomobil Investment Corporation yesterday signed a joint venture agreement with Tochigi Fuji Sangyo K.K and Marubeni Auto Sales Corporation of Japan to produce automotive components at Cikampek, West Java.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
PSSI and SEA Games
PSSI and SEA Games From Kompas As an avid football fan, I am very disappointed with the failure of the Indonesian national soccer team to qualify for the semifinals of the Southeast Asian Games. But we must learn a lesson from that failure and remember that failure is the beginning of the road to success. It is necessary for us to be introspective and more professional in managing the team.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI expected to maintain high growth
RI expected to maintain high growth JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will probably maintain its high economic growth rate next year despite the growth of its current account deficit, a senior minister has forecast. State Minister for National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita told a seminar here on Tuesday that the economic growth rate will remain high next year, possibly above the 7.1 percent level set in the government's current sixth Five Year Development Plan (Repelita VI) period.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Petrowidada gets ISO-9002
Petrowidada gets ISO-9002 JAKARTA (JP): Petrochemical manufacturer PT Petrowidada has been accredited with an ISO-9002 certificate for the management of its phthalic anhydride and maleic anhydride production lines. Petrowidada said in a statement here on Tuesday that the certificate was awarded by SAQAS, an Australian standardization agency.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Forestry officials told to be firm
Forestry officials told to be firm JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno ordered the Ministry of Forestry to be firm when punishing delinquent forest concessionaires, regardless of who the owners happen to be. Try said Tuesday that when officials discovered irregularities or other findings that indicate a concessionaire had failed to meet its obligations, they should not hesitate to impose penalties. "If a concessionaire clearly violates the rules, punish it.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Singapore hails security pact
Singapore hails security pact SINGAPORE (Reuter): A senior Singapore minister was quoted by local newspapers as saying yesterday his country regarded the Australia-Indonesia security pact as a building block in the process of enhancing regional peace and security. Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan, who is also the defense minister, was quoted by the Strait Times as saying that he had been briefed on the framework of the agreement, signed in Jakarta on Monday, by a special emissary from Australia.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Many Kedoya residents shun transmigration
Many Kedoya residents shun transmigration JAKARTA (JP): Only 20 of the 900 families whose shanties in Kedoya, West Jakarta, were demolished two months ago have joined the transmigration program, an official said on Tuesday. The West Jakarta mayor dispatched the 20 families last month, Ahmad Fauzi, head of the relocation section of the mayoralty told The Jakarta Post. Ahmad did not say why the squatters' interest in transmigration was low.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI athletes told to prepare for 1997 SEA Games
RI athletes told to prepare for 1997 SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian athletes should not get carried away by losing the title at the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, last week, an official said on Tuesday Wismoyo Arismunandar, chairman of the National Sports Council, expressed his hope that all athletes will begin preparing themselves to win the title at the 1997 SEA Games in Indonesia. "Our loss is not your (athletes) fault.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bonus behind the riots
Bonus behind the riots PURWAKARTA, West Java: A court hearing on the case of supermarket employees abusing a customer, which led to a three- day riot here last month, revealed that the workers were after a bonus. The employers had been promised a Rp 25,000 (US$10.85) bonus if they managed to catch a shoplifter, said Hendrik Reno, 60, a security guard at the supermarket. Standing trial were the manger of the supermarket and one of his employees.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Put nation before personal interest: Soeharto
Put nation before personal interest: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto asked the public on Tuesday to place the interests of the country before personal interests for the sake of future generations. Speaking during the inauguration of a war memorial in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi, Soeharto appealed to Indonesians to emulate the war heroes who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Defensive driving
Defensive driving Five years ago I returned to Jakarta after living in Los Angeles for four years. Four months after my arrival I had still dared not to drive a car in Jakarta -- driving a car then was so horrible. Now, five years later, it is still horrible. When I was in the States I was told to be a defensive driver, rather than an aggressive one, because it might save not only my own life but also the lives of others.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bank Duta to sell subsidiary
Bank Duta to sell subsidiary JAKARTA (JP): The shareholders of publicly-listed Bank Duta have endorsed the management's proposal to sell subsidiary PT Graha Sarana Duta for the price of Rp 30 billion (US$13.06 million) to Koperasi Mitra Duta, a cooperative belonging to the bank's employees. Speaking after an extraordinary shareholders meeting here on Tuesday, Bank Duta president Muchtar Mandala said the management had decided to sell the subsidiary to comply with Decree No.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Teacher gets 4 years for killing policeman
Teacher gets 4 years for killing policeman JAKARTA (JP): Baskoni Wahab, the teacher tried for killing a police major, went pale on Tuesday when the East Jakarta District Court sentenced him to four years imprisonment. The defendant, a teacher for a private economics high school in Cawang, East Jakarta, collapsed after the judge completed reading the verdict. He was taken from the courthouse in an ambulance.
Thu, 21 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, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Semen Cibinong to start $337.5m expansion project
Semen Cibinong to start $337.5m expansion project JAKARTA (JP): PT Semen Cibinong, a publicly listed cement producer, awarded contracts to two South Korean companies and a U.S. firm here Tuesday for the establishment of a new production unit with a capacity of 2.6 million tons at US$337.5 million. Hanjung Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd. of South Korea was appointed as the construction contractor, while Fuller International Ltd.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Public talks on sexual harassment
Public talks on sexual harassment JAKARTA (JP): Sexual harassment will be the subject of a dialog being held today in commemoration of Women's Day, which falls on Dec. 22. The talks held by the Indonesian Association of Women for Justice and the Kalyanamitra women's organization will take place from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at the Trisula Permai building on Jl. Menteng Raya 35, Central Jakarta. A young pop musician, Oppie Andaresta, is scheduled to be one of the speakers.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 19, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 825 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,200 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,625 -25 53,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 6,000 0 0 Anwar Sierad 1,050 0 29,500 Aqua Golden Mississippi 1,750 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 2,025 0 31,000 Argo Pantes 2,075 0 0 Asahimas Flat 2,175 -75 40,000 Asiana IMI Indusrties 1,100 0 0...
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Democracy YLBHI's top priority
Democracy YLBHI's top priority JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute (YLBHI) have agreed to stick to their present mission of fighting for greater democracy in the country. The foundation said that at the end of a three-day leadership meeting on Tuesday members agreed on YLBHI's main mission for the next four years, which includes the establishment of a democratic government system, free and independent institutions, and better organization synergy.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian government honors American diplomats
Indonesian government honors American diplomats JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government has presented awards for meritorious services to two American diplomats, Philip Jessup and Charton Ogburn, for their invaluable contribution to Indonesian diplomacy during the early years of independence.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
PT Berau Coal gets $1.5 million contract
PT Berau Coal gets $1.5 million contract JAKARTA (JP): PT Berau Coal has secured a 30-year contract worth US$1.5 billion to supply two million tons of coal per year to PT Jawa Power's Paiton power plant in East Java, the coal mining company said in a statement on Tuesday. Berau, controlled by United Tractor, a member of the Astra International Group, and Nissho Iwai of Japan, said the coal will be supplied from its Lati and Binungan mines in East Kalimantan.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI reopens its embassy in Havana
RI reopens its embassy in Havana JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is reopening its embassy in Havana after 10 years because of Cuba's decision to support Indonesia on the East Timor question. Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas on Tuesday installed Aroeman as charge d'affaires for the embassy in Havana, which was closed in 1985 in the course of cost cuts, Antara reported. During the past 10 years, the Indonesian ambassador for Mexico has also held the post as non-resident ambassador for Cuba.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Foul play in sea accident?
Foul play in sea accident? KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: An official here said on Tuesday that collusion might have led to an accident which killed at least 15 passengers on two overloaded boats. The suspicion of collusion between the boat captains and harbor officials "may be true, and may be untrue," deduced Siahaan, the head of the sea transport section of the provincial office of the Ministry of Transport.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian king meets Viet leaders
Malaysian king meets Viet leaders HANOI (AFP): King Tuanku Jaafar Abdul Rahman of Malaysia spent yesterday meeting Vietnamese leaders after laying a wreath at the mausoleum of the country's independence hero Ho Chi Minh. The monarch visited Ho's modest wooden house next to the presidential palace and toured Hanoi's army museum that celebrates the country's victories over France and the United States.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bali hosts major art shows and festivals
Bali hosts major art shows and festivals JAKARTA (JP): Bali, known as one of Indonesia's prominent art centers, hosted two major international art and music gatherings this year, the International Bamboo Festival and the Pacific Music Rainbow (Pacific Harmony), the historical meeting of some of the world's most famous music composers. These two festivals further prove that music and art are something felt and difficult to measure.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Student brawls
Student brawls From Pos Kota The student brawls that have occurred recently are intolerable. Those involved are unconcerned with the safety of their surroundings. I have often witnessed these brawls on Jl. K.H. Hasyim Ashari, Central Jakarta, Jl. Gajah Mada and Jl. Hayam Wuruk (also in Central Jakarta), Jl. Pintu Besar Selatan, North Jakarta, and Harmoni, Central Jakarta. The student brawls that took place on Nov. 4, 1995, on Jl. Hasyim Ashari and on Nov.
Thu, 21 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Body defends Malaysia's performance
Body defends Malaysia's performance KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) has defended Malaysia's performance at the Southeast Asian Games in Thailand after Premier Mahathir Mohamad and senior sports officials criticized the contingent for a dismal show.