Archive: 11 February 1995
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Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sam Ratulangi, RI's first futurologist, says expert
Sam Ratulangi, RI's first futurologist, says expert By Santi WE Soekanto MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Long before John Naisbitt and Patricia Aburdene became famous for their sharply-defined predictions about future social, political and economic developments, Indonesia already had Dr. Sam Ratulangi. "Sam Ratulangi should be declared Indonesia's first 'futurologist'," said Dr. Andi Hakim Nasoetion yesterday. Nasoetion is a prominent statistician at the Bogor Institute of Agriculture.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
City fights against scalpers
City fights against scalpers JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military District Commander Maj. Gen. Wiranto has declared war on ticket scalpers operating at bus and railway stations ahead of the Idul Fitri festivities. The fight against scalpers is to give security to Jakartans intending to travel by bus or train to their hometowns, Wiranto said at a fast breaking gathering in Serpong, Tangerang, on Thursday evening.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mobile telephone business still open
Mobile telephone business still open JAKARTA (JP): Opportunities in the country's lucrative telecommunications industry are still wide open as the government will soon set up technical guidelines on cheaper mobile telephone businesses. Director General of Post and Telecommunications Djakaria Purawidjaja told reporters during a gathering for fast-breaking on Thursday that the government is currently preparing guidelines on the business of CT2, the second generation of the mobile telephone system.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
New cellular phone system for Jakarta
New cellular phone system for Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): PT Komselindo, a newly-established company in the cellular communications business, is currently exploring the possibility of introducing a new digital cellular system in Greater Jakarta, an executive of the firm said.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Resident complains about compensation
Resident complains about compensation JAKARTA (JP): Agus Yanuar Ayub, a resident of Slipi subdistrict in West Jakarta, filed a complaint with the City Council over unpaid compensation for his land. Agus told the City Council's Commission A, which is in charge of government affairs, security and public order, that a developer, PT Centralindo Panca Sakti, appropriated his land without paying compensation to him as the owner.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Administration probes land status
Administration probes land status JAKARTA (JP): Bogor administration is checking into the status of a plot of land in the Cipambuan village, Citeureup district, bulldozed by developer PT M.P. to make way for the building of a real estate and golf course. "The investigation is being conducted to make sure whether or not some of the land belongs to area residents," Denny M. Moehry, the spokesman for the administration said, told Antara yesterday.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
PSSI said too slow in handling hooliganism
PSSI said too slow in handling hooliganism JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) was too slow in reacting to the recent hooliganism in Yogyakarta, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman said yesterday. "Since there was no immediate reaction from PSSI, I had to raise the matter myself," Hayono said, referring to his threat to disband the two-month-old Indonesian league. The threat has drawn protests from PSSI and the league's administrators.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia and Thailand to begin oil drilling
Malaysia and Thailand to begin oil drilling KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia and Thailand will in May begin joint petroleum drilling activities in an area in the Gulf of Thailand claimed by both countries, officials said yesterday. Six exploratory wells, with investments of at least US$42 million, will be drilled this year, after more than 18 years of suspension of drilling activity in the overlapping boundaries, a Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority (MTJA) statement said.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Oki investigation close to an end
Oki investigation close to an end JAKARTA (JP): Police revealed yesterday that their investigation of the Los Angeles triple murder is almost complete and that Oki has confessed. Deputy to National Police Chief for Operational Affairs Maj. Gen. Koesparmono Irsan told reporters that the prime suspect, Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, has admitted killing all the three victims.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Saturday Maghrib 06.20 p.m. Sunday Imsak 04.29 a.m. Subuh 04.39 a.m.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Top athletes help fund raising
Top athletes help fund raising JAKARTA (JP): The pictures of top national athletes will be stamped on the cans of a renowned soft drink as part of a sports fund-raising program. World badminton queen Susi Susanti, Indonesia's fastest man Mardi Lestari, the 1986 Olympic silver medalist archer Nurfitriyana Lantang, leading boxer Albert Papilaya and young international footballer Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto have been selected to represent their respective sports.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Setting an example
Setting an example The coming month of August is likely to remain in the memory of the fishermen and their families who live in Muara Angke on the Bay of Jakarta. In that month 80 low-cost apartments, built especially for fishermen, are expected to be completed thanks to a Rp 1 billion (US$452,693) donation from the Gotong Royong Fund Foundation, chaired by First Lady Tien Soeharto. According to Jakarta's Deputy Governor for People's Welfare, R.S.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam to set up its first stock market
Vietnam to set up its first stock market HANOI (Reuter): Communist Vietnam will soon launch a capital markets authority, set up a pilot stock market and issue bonds abroad as it strives to attract foreign capital, State Bank governor Cao Si Kiem said yesterday. But he admitted it had a way to go before it caught up with its future partners in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Legal aid office attacked by graffiti vandals
Legal aid office attacked by graffiti vandals JAKARTA (JP): The Director of the Jakarta branch of the Legal Aid Foundation Luhut Pangaribuan expressed concern yesterday at the obscene pictures and writing scrawled on two outside walls of the foundation's building at Jl. Diponegoro 74, Central Jakarta. "The graffiti and the words here are not a form of vandalism done for fun by street kids. This was deliberate and clearly planned," Luhut said.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
City plans for Idul Fitri transport
City plans for Idul Fitri transport JAKARTA (JP): Head of the transportation ministry's Jakarta office A. Karim T said his office has drawn up plans to anticipate the exodus of travelers who want to celebrate Idul Fitri in their hometowns. Karim told reporters in a fast breaking get-together at the transportation office building on Thursday that demands for public transportation on the days leading up to the Moslem holidays have shown an increase of 10 percent compared with "normal days.".
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Local retailers say keep ban
Local retailers say keep ban JAKARTA (JP): The newly established Association of Indonesian Retailers appealed yesterday to the government that it maintain the restriction on foreign investment in domestic retail businesses. The association's chairman, E. Dachlan, said yesterday that the country's retail industry should be closed to foreign investments to protect local companies.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Better facilities may cause people to sell their land
Better facilities may cause people to sell their land JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirja has urged residents of the city's least-developed neighborhoods not to sell their land and move when the city administration has finished developing their areas. "The value of land increases as soon as the administration has built various facilities such as roads and water ducts. And the increase in land prices tempts people to sell their property," Surjadi said yesterday.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to stop sending maids abroad
Govt urged to stop sending maids abroad JAKARTA (JP): Legislators urged the government yesterday to stop exporting maids to Saudi Arabia and elsewhere, a practice which has led to widespread physical and sexual abuse. In a hearing with Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief, members of the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission VI on labor affairs said the women have no legal protection and that maid exports have tainted Indonesia's image.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 10, 1995 Trading Shares Close Change Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,400 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 3,000 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,425 75 101,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,500 0 ANWAR SIERAD 1,700 -25 73,500 AQUA GOLDEN MISSISSIPI 2,800 3,000 ARGHA KARYA PRIMA INDUSTRY 2,025 278,500 ARGO PANTES 2,800 0 ASIANA IMI INDUSTRIES 1,700 -225 2,500 ASTER DHARMA INDUSTRY...
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Police seize fire crackers
Police seize fire crackers SEMARANG, Central Java: Police have confiscated thousands of fire crackers and arrested dozens of people selling and distributing them over the past few days. Central Java police spokesman Lt. Col. Bardja said that those arrested for producing, distributing and selling of the fire crackers were released after they had been interrogated.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dengue epidemic worsens in Kupang
Dengue epidemic worsens in Kupang KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Hospitals are struggling to cope with the increasing number of people being admitted with dengue fever as the epidemic worsens, an official said yesterday. Chief of the provincial health office Eddy Lamannepa said the number of people infected with the disease in the Kupang regency has risen from 10 people late last month to 163 yesterday.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dili residents catch two 'ninjas'
Dili residents catch two 'ninjas' DILI, East Timor: Town residents have caught two hooded men believed to be members of a "ninja" group that roam the streets at night terrorizing pro-independence activists. Eyewitnesses said one of the hooded men, identifying himself as Da Costa, 22, was caught on Wednesday, and Dominggus, 24, on Thursday night. Both were beaten by a mob before being turned in to the authorities.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
PPP faces dissension in Jakarta chapter
PPP faces dissension in Jakarta chapter JAKARTA (JP): The central executive board of the United Development Party (PPP) is facing an unexpected dissension from its Jakarta chapter over the election of the chapter's chairman. An attempt by the PPP central executive board to intervene and appoint its own candidate for the vacant post in the Jakarta chapter was quickly rejected by many of the chapter leaders.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m Sports 3:30 TV Series: Dibawah Kilatan Pedang 4:30 Culture Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Circus Lights 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Lemhanas 8:05 TV Drama: Hati Yang Mendua 9:00 World News 9:25 Koran Recital 9:40 Music 10:45 Late News 10:55 Film: Dosa Siapa Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Muhamadiyah focuses on programs
Muhamadiyah focuses on programs YOGYAKARTA: Muhamadiyah, a Moslem social and educational organization, will focus on its working programs at its upcoming congress, rather than on the election of the new leadership. Muhamadiyah's deputy chairman, Ahmad Syafii Maarif, said yesterday he was optimistic that Muhamadiyah's congress in Banda Aceh in July would not get bogged down in debates over the organization's leadership.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Traditional marts more competitive
Traditional marts more competitive JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta branch of P.D. Pasar Jaya, the city markets authority, is planning to make traditional markets in its area more competitive this year. PD Pasar Jaya official M. Saleh Tuasikal was quoted by Antara on Thursday as saying that West Jakarta's traditional markets had advantages which could not be matched by supermarkets or luxurious shopping malls.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Japan's gratitude
Japan's gratitude The big earthquake that severely jolted the southern part of Hyogo Prefecture in the early morning of Jan. 17, 1995 wrecked havoc far beyond our imagination. Heartwarming expressions of sympathy and condolences and assistance came from all over the world, especially from the Indonesian government and people.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Eight still missing in landslide
Eight still missing in landslide PEMALANG, Central Java: Search and rescue workers will use dogs to help locate eight villagers buried under a land slide that killed one person and injured three others in the town of Bulakan on Tuesday, an official said yesterday. "So far, search and rescue workers, armed with hoes, have failed to find the victims," Moelyono, head of the Pemalang Search and Rescue Team, was quoted by Antara.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN official to visit India
ASEAN official to visit India JAKARTA (JP): The Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Ajit Singh, is heading of 40- member delegation to India for a meeting of the ASEAN-India Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee The Committee meeting will convene Monday for five days in New Delhi and Goa. This is the second such dialog since the India and ASEAN began their sectoral dialog relations in 1993.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta to have enough meat
Jakarta to have enough meat JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Animal Husbandry Soehadji said yesterday that supplies of meat in Jakarta were sufficient for the Ramadhan fasting month and for Idul Fitri festivities but that he could not predict what would happen to its price. Soehadji was quoted by Antara yesterday as saying that for 40 days prior to the Idul Fitri festival and for five days after it the demand for the meat would increase from 4,320 tons to 5,724 tons.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
A good choice
A good choice The appointment of the new Army Chief of Staff is drawing greater attention than similar appointments before, not only because Lt. Gen. Hartono is the first officer from the socio- political branch to become Army Chief of Staff, but also because many people had speculated that Gen. Wismoyo's career would not end at that position, but that he could for example have become the Armed Forces Chief Commander.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Young reporters lack national pride: Harmoko
Young reporters lack national pride: Harmoko By Santi WE Soekanto MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko lashed out at the new breed of journalists for their lack of nationalism and for engaging in smear campaigns. Harmoko delivered the blow on Thursday evening here in front of hundreds of journalists of all ages, who were attending the presentation of awards to long-serving journalists in conjunction with National Press Day.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia opens trade office in Moscow
Indonesia opens trade office in Moscow JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has opened a trade office in Russia with the aim of promoting trade relations between the two countries, an official said yesterday. "The office, called Indonesia House, provides information and consulting services for Indonesian companies interested in doing businesses in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States," the head of the National Agency for Export Development, Rudy Lengkong, told reporters.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Man jailed for reckless driving
Man jailed for reckless driving JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta District Court has sentenced Sumarno, known as Imin, the driver of a public transit vehicle, to two-and-a-half years imprisonment for hitting, and killing, a pedestrian. Presiding Judge IGA Retisny said in the verdict on Thursday that the traffic accident took place on Jl. Raya Tugu, Cilincing, North Jakarta, on Sept. 3, last year.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
APEC to set up group for settling disputes
APEC to set up group for settling disputes TOKYO (AFP): The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) agreed yesterday to set up a working group to develop procedures for settling regional trade disputes, Japanese news agencies reported. The reports said the agreement was reached at a meeting of the group's trade and investment committee in the southern city of Fukuoka.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Gen. Feisal swears in deputies
Gen. Feisal swears in deputies JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Chief, Gen. Feisal Tanjung, swore in his two new deputies yesterday. Maj. Gen. Soeyono will oversee the military's security and defense functions, while Maj. Gen. Moch. Ma'ruf will supervise its socio-political role. Feisal installed Maj. Gen. Soeyono as chief of general affairs to replace Lt. Gen. H.B.L. Mantiri, while Maj. Gen. Moch. Ma'ruf takes the post of chief of socio-political affairs replacing Gen. R.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Occupation of reef won't lead to conflict: Philippines
Occupation of reef won't lead to conflict: Philippines MANILA (Reuter): The Philippines said yesterday that China's occupation of a reef in parts of the South China Sea claimed by Manila would not lead to conflict. "Aggression is not an option and I believe that at this point there is some agreement between us and the People's Republic of China," Foreign Secretary Roberto Romulo said.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Students told to come up with concept of freedom
Students told to come up with concept of freedom BOGOR, West Java (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja challenged the Indonesian Christian Student Movement yesterday to redefine its identity in anticipation of social and political changes. "You will be the country's leaders soon. What concept of freedom do you intend to live with?" asked the former student activist to the members assembled to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Indonesian Christian Student Movement (GMKI).
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI paper firm gets $50m loan
RI paper firm gets $50m loan JAKARTA (JP): The Hong Kong-based Citicorp International Ltd. announced yesterday that a syndication of banks have approved a US$50 million loan for a paper board manufacturing firm, PT Fajar Surya Wisesa, to finance its expansion project. A Citicorp director, Clarence T'ao, said in a statement made available here yesterday that Citicorp acted as the main arranger of the loan facility and Citibank NA's Jakarta office acted as its security agent.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist), Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio, Monday to Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sunday from 12:30 p.m.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
On mobile phones
On mobile phones I would like to comment on Mrs. or Mr. Roestenburg's letter Lunch with a mobile phone dated Feb. 10, 1995, in The Jakarta Post. The use of mobile phones in public places such as restaurants is getting more and more common. However, users have to be directed into three categories: 1. business people, who have to be reached at any place and time during the day; 2. yuppies (young urban professionals) using a mobile phone as their first carrier indication in the public; 3.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ramos Horta is losing is propaganda war: Alatas
Ramos Horta is losing is propaganda war: Alatas JAKARTA (JP): Exiled Fretilin separatist leader Jose Ramos Horta is fast losing his platform for criticizing Indonesia's integration of East Timor as more Timorese abroad are beginning to challenge his allegations, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas claimed yesterday. Alatas said that although Ramos Horta, "with the help of certain NGOs", is still active in various places, there were now an increasing number of voices opposing him.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Extra buses allowed for Idul Fitri holiday
Extra buses allowed for Idul Fitri holiday JAKARTA (JP): The directorate general of land transportation has agreed to allow bus transportation companies to operate extra buses during the upcoming Idul Fitri celebration. According to Director General Soejono, the additional buses are allowed to pick up passengers at certain places without having to go to the terminals.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
17 locations for phone payments
17 locations for phone payments JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the East Jakarta Telecommunication Office, I Nyoman Punia announced yesterday that the office has appointed 17 post offices in Jakarta as locations for its customers to pay their telephone bills. Punia said the appointment of the 17 post offices is aimed at replacing three bank counters, which are the Jatinegara and Rawamangun branches of Bank Nasional Indonesia (BNI) and the Rawamangun branch of Lippo Bank.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Floods cause Rp 683m in loss
Floods cause Rp 683m in loss SEMARANG, Central Java: Floods, which have struck 16 regencies in Central Java over the past week, have caused material losses of Rp 683.3 million (US$309,208.14), an official said yesterday. Dwi Hastuti, spokeswoman for the Central Java administration, said the floods have caused extensive damage to food crops and public facilities in at least 16 regencies.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Public Works minister says all is well in Jatigede dam project
Public Works minister says all is well in Jatigede dam project JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar gave his assurances yesterday that the construction of a multipurpose dam in Jatigede, West Java, will proceed smoothly. Radinal told reporters that the thousands of villagers displaced by the project would be well compensated and that he did not expect any of the same trouble that beset the construction of the Kedung Ombo dam in Central Java in the 1980s.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Newmont to produce gold
Newmont to produce gold JAKARTA (JP): PT Newmont Minahasa Raya announced yesterday that it is constructing the largest gold mine in North Sulawesi with a total investment of US$131 million. The company's president, John Dow, said his company will begin its commercial production early next year with initial production of 140,000 ounces of gold per year. The mine is expected to have a lifespan of 13 years.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Newly passed law on limited liability companies hailed
Newly passed law on limited liability companies hailed JAKARTA (JP): A noted corporate lawyer praised the new law on limited liability firms, which was approved by the House of Representatives (DPR) on Thursday. "This is a good move. Not only is the new law more comprehensive than previous regulations, it also provides more of a legal framework and more certainty," lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis told The Jakarta Post yesterday.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Road projects in Jakarta
Road projects in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar said yesterday that his office has been working on six major road improvement projects in the Greater Jakarta area. They include the Jakarta-Serpong toll road, the Marunda arterial road, the Tarum Barat ring road, Jl. Ngurah Rai-Kranji, the Pondok Ungu-Bekasi-Cikarang roadway and a road linking Cibubur, Cileungsi, Jonggol and Selajambe.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
JSX to establish information centers
JSX to establish information centers JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) will establish information centers in the country's major cities as part of its campaign to promote capital market activities. Hasan Zein Mahmud, the JSX president, said yesterday that the campaign is a crucial step in improving the knowledge of the public about the capital market.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
New chairman vows to revive LIPI
New chairman vows to revive LIPI By Wisnu Pramudya BANDUNG (JP): Soefjan Tsauri, the new chairman of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), moves into his new office with the classic problem of low pay for his research staff. So what else is new? One might ask. Nothing, but the problem is now so pressing that something has got to be done soon. Something will be done, assured Soefjan. He's got a strong reason to be concerned.
Sat, 11 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Forest destruction
Forest destruction Three years ago I attended a worldwide energy conference in Kuala Lumpur. The featured speaker at the final banquet was a high level government minister. His speech became very animated as he attacked the irresponsible press who had been reporting that Malaysia's forests were being destroyed by timber companies. He assured that the charges were totally false and that the government was vigilant and effectively protecting the environment.