Archive: 9 December 1995
66 articles found
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Teachers are heroes without honors
Teachers are heroes without honors From Pikiran Rakyat Young teachers are like torches which give light and guide our lives. They wholeheartedly dedicate themselves to the progress of students. This was contained in President Soeharto's speech on the occasion of the observance of Teachers Day held in the Sriwedari stadium in Surakata, Central Java, on Nov. 25, 1995. I was deeply touched, and I believe other people were impressed too, by the President's sentiment for teachers.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Seminar scrutinizes govt productivity
Seminar scrutinizes govt productivity JAKARTA (JP): The productivity of the public sector came under scrutiny during a two-day seminar which concluded yesterday. All discussion about improving the productivity of Indonesian workers has so far concentrated on the private sector, but officials and experts agree that the government too must show a political will to improve the skill of its own workers. State Minister of Administrative Reforms T.B.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN fashion succumbs to West
ASEAN fashion succumbs to West By Genevieve Soledad MANILA (Reuter): Eastern and Western cultures meshed in Manila during the ASEAN Design Show, but the latter seemed to have won out in the fashion front lines. Clean, sleek lines favored by the modern career woman overpowered the smattering of batiks and the flurry of tropical color -- a sign that Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) commerce is not the only one embracing free trade.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
New customs bill gives more power to customs office
New customs bill gives more power to customs office JAKARTA (JP): The customs bill, when enacted, will empower the Directorate General of Customs and Excise to carry out post auditing of both imports and exports, a legislator said. Jusuf Talib, chairman of the House of Representatives' special team for the deliberation of the bill, told journalists Thursday that post auditing is necessary to ensure that both exporters and importers declare the truth on their documents.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Integrated security system to be expanded
Integrated security system to be expanded JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Dibyo Widodo says the city's newly-introduced integrated security system must be expanded to include the public. The integrated security system, which involves all civilian forces throughout the city, is currently being tried in the Senayan area and its surroundings. The system was introduced last month and will eventually spread out to areas around Jl. Thamrin and Jl. Gatot Subroto, Dibyo said yesterday.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Defensive driving
Defensive driving In response to the article in The Jakarta Post Dec. 6, 1995 issue entitled Indonesians the worst drivers in the world, the consultant is quoted that he was puzzled by the low accident rate in Indonesia despite the very high level of traffic violations. Well the answer is fairly simple: when every driver knows that every other driver most likely will not follow the traffic rules, everyone drives defensively. That is the definition of "defensive driving." GREG MACDONALD Jakarta
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Protesters quit Russian embassy after long talks
Protesters quit Russian embassy after long talks JAKARTA (JP): The 58 East Timorese and non-East Timorese protesters, who forced their way into the Russian embassy at dawn on Thursday, left the compound last night after long negotiations. As they were boarding a bus outside the embassy on Jl. MH Thamrin, dozens of people waiting outside shouted abusive words at them, some even banging on the bus. "Traitor," one of them shouted. "Lucky you're in the bus.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
British commitments up
British commitments up JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo said here yesterday that Britain will replace Hong Kong as the second largest foreign investor in Indonesia this year. "Total British investment commitments approved by the government in the January-November period of this year reached US$6.1 billion ," He said in his presentation at a two-day workshop of the Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Chang to miss Indonesia Open again next year
Chang to miss Indonesia Open again next year JAKARTA (JP): Top player Michael Chang will miss the 1996 Indonesia Open slated for Jan. 8 as the organizers are not offering appearance money to the American, winner in the 1993 and 1994 event. But last year's champion Paul Haarhuis of the Netherlands is ready to defend his title even though the Indonesian Tennis Association shunned his agency's demand of US$25,000 appearance money.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Our common responsibility
Our common responsibility When inaugurating the new town of Kuala Kencana and the PT Freeport Indonesia environmental laboratory at East Timika, Fak Fak in Irian Jaya on Tuesday, President Soeharto specifically asked the mining company to constantly heed the anxieties of the population regarding the possible negative affects of its operations. In his address the President warned that the government would not tolerate mining activities which damaged the environment.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m. (in English). * All Saints' Anglican Church (opposite The Aryaduta Jakarta), Jl. Arif Rahman Hakim No. 5, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. with Sunday School.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
More athletes sick with stomach upsets
More athletes sick with stomach upsets JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian team at the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, has decided to set up a temporary canteen for its athletes at the athlete village yesterday due to the stomach upsets suffered by some of the athletes. Dr.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Int'l triathlon c'ships in Lombok
Int'l triathlon c'ships in Lombok JAKARTA (JP): Eighteen men and women from five Indonesian cities, Australia, Hong Kong and Taiwan are on the list of participants for an international triathlon meet scheduled to start on Dec. 19 at Senggigi beach in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. "We expect 150 participants.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Earthquake and demolition
Earthquake and demolition From Media Indonesia I feel deep sorrow every time an earthquake hits. It forces the victims to live in tents or emergency places. Then I witness assistance being sent by sympathizers directly or through foundations. This is a good gesture because it reflects people's concern for others' sufferings. The assistance lightens their sufferings and troubles. I am proud of the tradition of mutual help in the community. But I have a question that always nags me.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tocom rubber to rise on tight Asian supply, traders
Tocom rubber to rise on tight Asian supply, traders TOKYO (Reuter): The Japanese rubber futures market is likely to rise again soon due to persisting supply tightness in Southeast Asian countries, traders said yesterday. "The natural rubber market is fundamentally bullish due to the continued tight supply. In my opinion, rubber prices have upward potential," a trader at a major trading house said.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Military warns about restlessness
Military warns about restlessness JAKARTA (JP): A senior military official acknowledges a growing restlessness and impatience on some parts of society over national development, a new phenomenon which could have a serious impact on national unity. Maj. Gen. Syarwan Hamid, assistant to the Armed Forces (ABRI) chief for social-political affairs, told a discussion on sectarian politics here yesterday that the restlessness and impatience may be shared by many more people.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Innovative fashion pioneer died on eve of major show
Innovative fashion pioneer died on eve of major show By Rita A. Widiadana and Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): His first dream was to be a famous architect, but he ended up as one of Indonesia's top fashion designers. He was none other than Prayudi Admodirdjo, who passed away on Thursday night, a day before his latest fashion show.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
SE Asian Games strengthen peace and unity in region
SE Asian Games strengthen peace and unity in region By Dwiatmanta CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): A summit meeting seems insufficient to keep peace and unity alive in Southeast Asia. Not only the heads of the Southeast Asian governments need to gather to talk on how to maintaining peace and unity, but people in the region literally have to break into a sweat to fulfill this everlasting agenda.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
RP defense chief vows to crush rebels' offensive
RP defense chief vows to crush rebels' offensive MANILA (Reuter): Moro rebels plan to launch attacks against civilian and military targets in the southern Philippines but the armed forces are ready to crush any offensive, the Philippine defense chief said yesterday. Defense Secretary Renato de Villa defended a massive army build-up in the south, saying the government could not stand by and wait for a rebel attack to take place.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Xmas program for children
Xmas program for children JAKARTA (JP): Lippo Finansial, one of the businesses under Lippo Life, will hold a Christmas program for children tomorrow at Lippo Karawaci Supermall in Tangerang, West Java. The program, which will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m, is entitled "Around the World with Santa Claus". Children will be able to enjoy time with Santa Claus and his cart pulled by real deers.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia favored as Indonesian sprinter ill
Malaysia favored as Indonesian sprinter ill CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AFP): Malaysia's hope for the gold increased yesterday after sprint king Mardi Lestari of Indonesia caught a mystery bug on his way to the Southeast Asian Games here to defend his 100 meters title. Twice-winner Lestari was released from hospital after being downed by a stomach illness and his coaches hope he will pick himself up in time to reach the showpiece track final on December 14.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hilton hotel owes Rp 1.8b in property tax
Hilton hotel owes Rp 1.8b in property tax JAKARTA (JP): Hilton Hotel International has not paid its 1995 property taxes, which are due this month to the tune of Rp 1.8 billion (about US$800,000). The chief of Gelora subdistrict, Central Jakarta, Suhartini, said yesterday that there is a remote possibility that the hotel has paid the tax. However, she said, "My office has not yet received any receipt from the bank.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN members forge closer cooperation
ASEAN members forge closer cooperation By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BANGKOK (JP): ASEAN senior economic officials made great strides yesterday in forging closer economic cooperation, particularly in investment, despite the hampering deadlock on Indonesia's plan to withdraw a number of items from the list of immediate tariff reductions.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
On human rights
On human rights With Human Rights Day right at our doorstep it is interesting -- and rather disconcerting -- to look at some of the figures the Institute for Social Study and Advocacy has compiled over the past five years. As made public by the institute's executive director, Abdul Hakim G. Nusantara, at a news conference on Thursday, 164 bans on the free expression of opinion were issued during the past five years, which makes for an average of one ban every 11 days.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI soccer team crushes Malaysia in SEA Games
RI soccer team crushes Malaysia in SEA Games CHIANG MAI, Thailand (JP): Fachry Husaini scored twice to blast Indonesia's way to a convincing 3-0 win over Malaysia in the 18th Southeast Asian Games soccer match here yesterday. The victory, which came after a 10-0 drubbing of Cambodia on Wednesday, shot Indonesia to the top of Group A with six points and kept Indonesia in contention for the semifinals.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Micronesia offers bilateral cooperation
Micronesia offers bilateral cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Micronesian President Bailey Olter offered cooperation with Indonesian parties in forestry, fishery and agriculture during his meeting with President Soeharto here yesterday. Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said after the meeting at the Merdeka Palace that the visiting Micronesian president also invited Indonesian businesses to invest in his country.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Regent's office worth billions
Regent's office worth billions TUAL, Southeast Maluku: Governor M. Akib Latukonsina told Southeast Maluku Regent H.A. Rahayaan on Thursday that his new office building, worth Rp 5.8 billion (US$2.55 million), should not make him forget his duties. "Such a luxurious office in eastern Indonesia should, instead, drive you to increase productivity," Latukonsina said when he opened the building, Antara reported on Thursday.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Poor reporting
Poor reporting In Wednesday Dec. 6, 1995, edition of The Jakarta Post your article on page two, entitled Indonesians the worst drivers in the world, contains a number of misquotations and is generally totally misrepresentative of my speech given at the Traffic Management Workshop at the University of Gadjah Mada in Yogyakarta on Dec. 5, 1995.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Habibie receives greater support for ICMI chair
Habibie receives greater support for ICMI chair JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) entered the second day of its congress oiling the machinery for the re-election of old chairman B.J. Habibie. Plenary sessions as well as other items in the congress' agenda saw even greater support for Habibie, who is also State Minister of Research and Technology. For instance, it took the plenary less than one minute yesterday to agree to accept Habibie's account of duty.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Astra gets $70m loan
Astra gets $70m loan JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed car producer PT Astra International has secured a loan of US$70 million from 15 Japanese banks arranged by the Singapore branches of Fuji Bank and Long-Term Credit Bank, the company announced yesterday. An Astra spokesman, Aminudin said in a statement that the three-year syndicated loan carries an interest rate 1.15 percentage points above the Singapore Inter-bank Offered Rate.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Australia, Indonesia to tie up on transport
Australia, Indonesia to tie up on transport CANBERRA (AFP): In another sign of closer bilateral ties, Australia announced yesterday an agreement with Indonesia to increase cooperation on transport issues, including transport infrastructure development and aviation security.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Man arrested for killing prostitute
Man arrested for killing prostitute JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested a man for last week's killing of a prostitute at an unauthorized red-light district in Cakung, East Jakarta. Abdul Fatah, 22, was arrested yesterday evening at his house in Jatinegara. During police questioning, Fatah confessed that he met Misri, alias Royanti, at 11 p.m. on Saturday at the prostitution complex, an officer said on Thursday. After long bargaining, Royanti agreed to Rp 20,000 (US$9) for the night.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Firm 'intimidates' Cibitung residents
Firm 'intimidates' Cibitung residents BEKASI (JP): Some 900 families from two villages in the Cibitung district, 30 kilometers east of here, are accusing a local developer of intimidation. According to the residents, the developer, PT Bekasi Fajar, has built small trenches around each plot they want to buy from local residents. "The residents now find it difficult to go out and into their residential areas.
Sat, 09 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.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Loan for Citra Marga
Loan for Citra Marga HONG KONG (Reuter): The three-year floating rate note issue for Citra Marga Finance BV, guaranteed by PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada, has been increased to US$175 million from $150 million due to oversubscription, lead manager Peregrine Fixed Income said yesterday. The notes, issued at par, were launched on Nov. 16 and pay a coupon of 150 basis points over the six-month LIBOR.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Obituary
Obituary Ganes Tiar Santoso, the comic book artist that created the Si Buta Dari Goa Hantu (The Blindman from the Ghost Cave), died of a heart attack yesterday. He was 59 years old. Better known by his pen name Ganes Th, he was one of the few Indonesian comic writers who weathered the invasion of foreign comics into the country. Si Buta has been adapted into a film drama now shown on RCTI every Sunday.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Three die in floods
Three die in floods MALANG, East Java: The Lesti River, which flows through the South and East Malang subdistricts, burst its banks on Tuesday, causing floods which have killed three people. Local residents reported to the Malang police office that Ely, an 8-year-old girl, Gendut, 18, and Sarkiah, 67, were swept away in the floods, which submerged the Lesti and Orong-orong bridges, as well as dozens of houses.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Graha Iskandarsyah to be built
Graha Iskandarsyah to be built JAKARTA (JP): Three state-owned companies, PT Istaka Karya, PT Jasa Marga and PT Waskita Karya, will jointly construct and manage an office building on Jl. Iskandarsyah, Blok M, South Jakarta. The three companies have set up a new company, PT Ismawa Trimitra, for the project. The two-story building is expected to cost Rp 25 billion (around US$12.5 million).
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 8, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 925 -50 6,000 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,725 -25 87,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 6,000 100 10,500 Anwar Sierad 1,075 0 40,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 1,750 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 2,050 150 1,151,500 Argo Pantes 2,075 0 0 Asahimas Flat 2,350 0 93,500 Asiana IMI...
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Training centers to focus on skilled tourism staff
Training centers to focus on skilled tourism staff JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's push for greater tourism revenues has given rise to new training centers, which hope to produce a more professional tourism staff by the year 2005. Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief said here on Wednesday that the government will modify the country's 153 vocational training centers to the new demands of the tourism industry.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Plywood may lose export market share
Plywood may lose export market share JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said yesterday that exports of forest products would, in the future, rely more on commodities made from small-diameter, fast- growing tree species and less on plywood.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Freeport extends Grasberg's mine life
Freeport extends Grasberg's mine life NEW ORLEANS, USA (Reuter): Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc said proved and probable recoverable reserves associated with its Grasberg copper/gold/silver deposit in Irian Jaya, Indonesia, have increased by some 600 million metric tons of ore, increasing the mine's life to about 45 years from the previously estimated 26 years. The deposit is in the Block A area of Freeport's Jaya properties where RTZ Corp Plc.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rotterdam reveals true story behind the Lombok Treasures
Rotterdam reveals true story behind the Lombok Treasures ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (JP): An unusual exhibition at the Kunsthal in Rotterdam running to Dec. 10 claims to reveal the true story behind the Lombok Treasures while celebrating 50 years of Indonesia's independence. Over 100 years ago, on Nov. 19, 1894, 239 kilograms of gold coins, 7,199 kg of silver coins and over a thousand gold objects and jewelry were looted by Dutch soldiers from a burning palace in Lombok.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Determinan to expand business
Determinan to expand business JAKARTA (JP): PT Determinan Indah, a subsidiary of publicly- listed aluminum extrusion company PT Alumindo Perkasa (Alkasa) plans to expand its business next year at a cost of Rp 15 billion (US$6.53 million). A director of Alkasa, Adjie B. Hassan, told The Jakarta Post that to finance the expansion, Alkasa has approval from its shareholders for the subsidiary's plan to issue new shares which will increase and strengthen its capital base.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
One ban in 11 days in the last five years
One ban in 11 days in the last five years JAKARTA (JP): A leading human rights campaigner has every reason to be displeased with Indonesia's record in respecting the freedom of expression, which is guaranteed by the constitution. Abdul Hakim Garuda Nusantara has calculated that, over the past five years, Indonesia has curtailed the freedom of expression once every 11 days in the form of an official ban.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hospitals asked to treat waste
Hospitals asked to treat waste JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja urged hospital managements to take care the environment by, among other things, processing hospital waste properly. Polluted environment and improperly-treated waste could contaminate the surrounding area which, could mean a big loss to the residents living around the hospitals, the governor said. Surjadi also asked the hospital managements to improve their service to the public.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Distortions spoil property business
Distortions spoil property business By Benget Simbolon Tnb. JAKARTA (JP): As the national congress of the Indonesian Association of Real Estate Developers nears, property business has come into the spotlight during the last few weeks. What has actually happened to this least observed industry? A property analyst, Panangian Simanungkalit, said: "Economic distortions abound in this business.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI seamen stranded in Iran brace for long, cold winter
RI seamen stranded in Iran brace for long, cold winter JAKARTA (JP): Thirteen Indonesian seamen stranded in Iran since last June are bracing for a long and cold winter as no agency appears to be willing to extend help. The Indonesian embassy in Teheran said in a statement received here Thursday that the seamen were in poor condition as they had not been getting enough food. Now they were in dire need of proper clothing for the cold winter, the embassy's chief spokesman Abas Basori said.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tourism development needs more private participation
Tourism development needs more private participation JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave encouraged private firms here yesterday to improve their contribution to the development of the country's tourism, post and telecommunications sectors. "It's the turn for private firms to sit in the driving seat, while the government is the 'co-pilot'," Joop said at the first session of a two-day workshop of his ministry.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Materialism connection
Materialism connection The Speaker of the House of Representatives Wahono's remarks on the lack of sensitivity and vision in relation to people's problems (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 2, 1995), are a reality in our society. It is sad to say that the nation is becoming materialist, where wealth is the only thing that matters. In my view, we could soon be a member of a much enlarged western-style materialistic society. I want to comment on Wahono's remarks in connection with John Lennon's death on Dec.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Nineteen families face eviction
Nineteen families face eviction JAKARTA (JP): Nineteen families facing eviction from their land in the Tugu Selatan subdistrict of North Jakarta have asked the City Council to press the developer concerned to pay them greater compensation for the loss of their homes. H.D.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
S'pore Power, PLN tie up
S'pore Power, PLN tie up SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore Power (SP), the newly formed state electricity and gas monopoly, and Indonesian power firm PT PLN have signed a memorandum of understanding on closer cooperation, SP said yesterday. The agreement is in line with the commitment of both countries to forge closer technical and economic cooperation, SP said in a statement. The deal recognizes the intent of the two firms to structure a formal strategic partnership for joint ventures.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Industrial estate expanded
Industrial estate expanded JAKARTA (JP): PT Kawasan Industri Jababeka, the country's largest industrial estate firm, yesterday started a 230-hectare expansion project in Cikarang, West Java. The company's president, Ismail Sofyan, said at the ground- breaking ceremony yesterday that the expansion project is expected to accommodate the growing number of industrial investors, especially overseas investors, wanting to relocate or expand their industrial activities in the estate.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
ICMI asked to block bid to politicize religion
ICMI asked to block bid to politicize religion JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung appealed to the Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) yesterday to help the government's efforts to block any attempts to politicize religion.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
YLBHI gives thumbs down on rights record
YLBHI gives thumbs down on rights record JAKARTA (JP): Despite a few bright points, the Foundation of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute (YLBHI) gave Indonesia's overall performance in upholding human rights this year the thumbs down yesterday. The foundation, in a statement marking tomorrow's international human rights day, highlighted torture and cruelty, and repeated denial of people's rights of association and expression, as marring Indonesia's record throughout 1995.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
S. Korean slush scandal, coup probes gather pace
S. Korean slush scandal, coup probes gather pace SEOUL (Reuter): A South Korean court froze former president Roh Tae-woo's assets yesterday as prosecutors investigating kickbacks grilled him and an ex-defense minister over a multi- billion dollar U.S. warplane purchase. Separately, prosecutors probing a 1979 military coup and a later massacre of civilians issued a written request to former president Choi Kyu-hah yesterday to appear for questioning.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
'ICMI is Habibie', say scholars
'ICMI is Habibie', say scholars SEMARANG (JP): The Association of Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) has become too identified with its incumbent chairman B.J. Habibie, two political analysts said. "ICMI would not have gotten this far if it wasn't for Habibie," Amir Santoso of the University of Indonesia in Jakarta. "From its beginning, Habibie has been a symbol of identification with ICMI," Amir said in Semarang on Thursday, adding that it was almost difficult to separate the two.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Guest jazz players fire first night of Jak Jazz '95
Guest jazz players fire first night of Jak Jazz '95 By Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): It rained, but thanks to the top performance of guest musicians, the first night of Jak Jazz '95 was a delight. The organizers provided a lot of space for local jazz musicians in an effort to bring more Indonesian color to the country's biggest and proudest musical event. But, it is the foreign musicians who continue to grab visitors' attention.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Balikpapan 2:35 TV Series: Ninja Turtles 3:05 Sports 4:00 Regional News 4:05 Sports (Continued) 4:55 Filler/Trailer 5:00 News 5:25 Travels: Balikpapan 5:30 Circus: Bill Bixby's Wonderful Magic 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: DKI Jakarta 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music: Pop Daerah 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Garuda Pancasila / Filler / Trailer 8:05 TV Series: Hati yang Mendua 9:00 World News 9:25 Travel: Balikpapan 10:45 Sports: Arena dan Juara 10:55 Film: Red...
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Halla's Indonesian plant
Halla's Indonesian plant SEOUL (UPI): The Halla Group, a South Korean business group, has signed an agreement for a joint venture with PT Surya Sinaga Sakti of Indonesia to build a cement plant, a group spokesman said. The two companies will invest US$225 million into the joint- venture plant, which will be located in West Java, Indonesia. Construction will be completed in early 1999, the group spokesman said.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ex-ICRC representative in Indonesia dies
Ex-ICRC representative in Indonesia dies JAKARTA (JP): Cedric Neukomm, a senior official of the International Commission of the Red Cross (ICRC) who worked in Indonesia in the late 1970s, died on Dec. 5 of heart failure. His last position was chief delegate of the ICRC in Pakistan. Neukomm was the first ICRC delegate in Indonesia to help 120,000 East Timorese return from the hills after being held hostage by Fretilin in mid 1979.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Fine Arts Foundation's auction goes well
Fine Arts Foundation's auction goes well JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's art market is stretching it wings. The first auction organized by the Indonesia Fine Arts Foundation, held at the Regent Hotel on Thursday, sold more than two-thirds of the 137 paintings on sale. Dutch artist Arie Smit's oil on canvas Landscape with Hill and Rising Moon fetched the evening's highest price of Rp 76 million (US$33,333), Rp 1 million more than the expected price.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Team to follow up ministries' merger
Team to follow up ministries' merger JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon form a team to expedite the restructuring of the former ministries of trade and industry, which have been merged into one ministry under the terms of a Presidential decree announced on Wednesday. Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo told reporters after taking over the jobs of former minister of trade Satrio B.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir denies aide's plan to quit
Mahathir denies aide's plan to quit KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has denied that his top economic adviser Daim Zainuddin plans to quit and attacked inaccurate news reports, local newspapers said yesterday. Mahathir said Daim was neither seeking to resign as Economic Adviser to the Government nor as treasurer for the ruling United Malays National Organization (UMNO). "He himself said that it was not true.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN officials review documents to be signed
ASEAN officials review documents to be signed By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BANGKOK (JP): Senior officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) held a joint meeting yesterday to fine tune 11 documents which are to be signed next week by ministers and leaders of ASEAN member countries.
Sat, 09 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
Swampland can help boost rice output
Swampland can help boost rice output By Kardono JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to convert 1.3 million hectares of Central Kalimantan swampland into rice fields (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 29) reveals the potential of such land. The plan, if materialized, would yield about 4 tons of rice per hectare and it is hoped that Indonesia will again become self sufficient in rice. Swampland and rice fields have much in common.