Archive: 15 February 1995
46 articles found
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Three-year campaign to rid RI of polio
Three-year campaign to rid RI of polio JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to launch a massive nationwide immunization program to eradicate polio by the year 2000. Minister of Health Sujudi, who announced the ambitious plan at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday, said the immunization program will be launched in mid-September and repeated at the same time in 1996 and 1997.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Police seek killer of Johar Baru woman
Police seek killer of Johar Baru woman JAKARTA (JP): City police are looking for a suspect in the killing of a 59-year-old woman at her residence in the Civil Air Services housing complex in Johar Baru, Central Jakarta. The fugitive, whose identity is being withheld by the police, is believed to have used a knife to slit the throats of Sri Rikayati Sakam and her 21-year-old step daughter, Ila, during the early hours yesterday. Mrs.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Priok port ready for Idul Fitri
Priok port ready for Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Tanjung Priok harbor chief Harmoni said yesterday all is ready to handle the "explosion" in the number of passengers leaving Jakarta through the port for the Idul Fitri holidays. Harmoni predicted that the number of people traveling by sea this year would increase around 15 percent compared with last year's Idul Fitri celebration.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bimantara eyes Garuda's A300-B4 aircraft
Bimantara eyes Garuda's A300-B4 aircraft JAKARTA (JP): The Bimantara Group, one of the country's leading conglomerates, has proposed buying nine idle Airbus A300- B4 aircraft from Garuda Indonesia and leasing them back to the national airlines. Director General of Air Transportation Zainuddin Sikado told reporters here yesterday that one of Bimantara's subsidiaries had set up a consortium with other private firms to buy the aging jets.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bosnian and Croatian firms seek partners
Bosnian and Croatian firms seek partners JAKARTA (JP): A delegation of six business executives from Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, here for a seven-day visit, are looking for partners to establish joint ventures in various sectors in Indonesia and their war-torn countries. "We are ready to make joint ventures in various industries," the leader of the delegation, Ibrahim Dedic, told The Jakarta Post yesterday.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Obi island jolted by series of quakes
Obi island jolted by series of quakes JAKARTA (JP): Obi island in North Maluku was jolted by dozens of aftershocks yesterday following the massive tremor that shook the island on Monday, officials in Ambon, capital of Maluku province, said yesterday. Poor communications links with the island are hindering reports on casualties and damage. Officials in Ambon said they were still waiting for further news from Obi, which could take a day or two.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Challenges to the Police
Challenges to the Police From Gatra The statement of the Chief of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police concerning road accidents is saddening. According to the Chief, about 10,000 accidents on toll roads have been recorded to date, not mentioning the "near miss accidents." In fact the Police have taken necessary preventive measures such as intensifying the disciplinary measures in Traffic Control Zones, which should later include all roads and toll roads.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt to investigate Slipi land dispute
Govt to investigate Slipi land dispute JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Government Affairs Idroes said the city administration will investigate a case over disputed compensation money for a plot of land in Slipi, West Jakarta. "Related agencies such as the city secretary and Jakarta office of the National Land Bureau, will meet to discuss which party is entitled to the compensation," Idroes told reporters on Monday.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Workers complain over Idul Fitri allowance
Workers complain over Idul Fitri allowance JAKARTA (JP): Twenty workers of PT Inasa Wahana Lestari, a steel construction company in Kalideres, West Jakarta, filed a complaint with the City Council yesterday over an unsettled collective labor agreement. Yesterday, Dole, the spokesman for the workers, told the council's Commission E in charge of welfare, that the management refused to sign the agreement because it included a clause about the provision of allowances.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Water management in Batam
Water management in Batam JAKARTA (JP): The Batam Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) has approved Biwater, a private firm of Britain, to manage the island's water supply, an official says. "Biwater will manage the water supply under a Build, Operate and Transfer arrangement beginning in April," Soeryohadi Djatmiko, a BIDA executive, was quoted by Antara as saying in Batam yesterday. He also said that negotiations concerning prices and the time frame of the operation are still underway.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dropping of charges against Kim defended
Dropping of charges against Kim defended JAKARTA (JP): The government is defending its policy of dropping criminal charges against textile tycoon Kim Johanes Mulia, but insists on pressing administrative charges. Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes A. Soetomo said yesterday that Kim was responsible only for falsifying export documents and could be faced only with administrative fines.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mt. Slamet activity is dying down
Mt. Slamet activity is dying down PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The volcanic activity of Mount Slamet, 3,428 meters above sea level, is subsiding after two weeks of frequent tremors and intense smoke. "Although the activity is dying down, residents near the mountain should stay alert for possible eruption," said Soekedi, a Pemalang regency official in charge of monitoring volcanic activity.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Wednesday Maghrib 06.19 p.m. Thursday Imsak 04.30 a.m. Subuh 04.40 a.m.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sipadan and Ligitan long listed on RI map
Sipadan and Ligitan long listed on RI map JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strengthened yesterday its claim on Sipadan and Ligitan, two small islands off East Kalimantan currently being disputed by Indonesia and Malaysia. "Our maps have always incorporated the two islands, but they (Malaysia) only started to put Sipadan and Ligitan on their maps in 1969," Director General of Political Affairs Izhar Ibrahim told a hearing with the House of Representatives.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mexican film week at TIM
Mexican film week at TIM JAKARTA (JP): Mexican film week is now underway at Taman Ismail Marzuki and will run at the Teater Tertutup until this Sunday, Feb. 19. The film festival, which has been organized by the Jakarta Kine Klub, is comprised mainly of films from the l980s, including Hard Days, Mariana, Mariana, Hope, Romelia's Story and Empire of the Fortune. Most of the films were produced by Imcine, a company widely- known in Mexico for its active promotion of the country's film industry.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
500 km of flood dikes need repair
500 km of flood dikes need repair SEMARANG, Central Java: A total of 500 kilometers of flood dikes throughout the province are in poor condition, triggering fear of a reoccurrence of the widespread flooding of 1993. "Most flood dikes are in a deplorable condition due to the lack of maintenance funds," said Wisnu Suharto, section chief of the provincial public works office in charge of rivers and swamps.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 14, 1995
Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 14, 1995 Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,400 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 9,000 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,400 -25 158,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,200 -200 58,000 ANWAR SIERAD 1,650 7,500 AQUA GOLDEN MISSISSIPI 2,800 0 ARGHA KARYA PRIMA INDUSTRY 2,000 292,000 ARGO PANTES 2,725 -25 13,000 ASIANA IMI INDUSTRIES 1,700 0 ASTER DHARMA INDUSTRY 1,325 0 ASTRA...
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
13 fall victim in 'ninja' scare
13 fall victim in 'ninja' scare DILI, East Timor: Local Police Chief Col. Andreas Sugianto said yesterday 13 people have fallen victim in the "ninja" scare that has gripped the town over the past week. He declined to specify how many of the victims were killed or injured but he said that four of them were members of the Armed Forces (ABRI).
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Vandalism and human rights
Vandalism and human rights Vandals recently attacked the Legal Aid Foundation (LBH) and covered their office walls with obscene graffiti. Police have yet to find the culprits responsible for the criminal acts, which included the pouring of a chemical liquid on two cars belonging to the foundation. Recently, a number of lawyers from the foundation experienced similar incidents.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Review of Pantai Kapuk urged
Review of Pantai Kapuk urged JAKARTA (JP): A legislator has urged the government to review the environmental impact analysis on the construction of a luxury housing complex at Pantai Indah Kapuk, a coastal area in West Jakarta. "Even by casual observations it is obvious that the analysis on the luxury housing complex has not been properly carried out," Ismunandar, deputy chairman of City Council told Antara on Monday.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Firecrackers (2)
Firecrackers (2) From Neraca During Operation Walet, the Jakarta Metropolitan Police confiscated thousands of firecrackers from vendors in Jatinegara and Tebet. We would like to congratulate the police on their effort to deal with firecrackers, especially during the Ramadhan month. Firecrackers are dangerous not only to the users but also to the sellers for the fires they can cause.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ibrahim may quit Bulog chief post by this weekend
Ibrahim may quit Bulog chief post by this weekend JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Food Ibrahim Hasan yesterday refused to comment on the likelihood that he will no longer chair the National Logistic Agency (Bulog) by the end of this week. "Don't ask me such questions. I know nothing about that," he replied to questions raised by journalists after a meeting with President Soeharto at the Merdeka Palace.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Seeking help
Seeking help From Berita Buana I am a young woman, 21 years old. Following a family row, I was thrown out of home after I graduated from SMEA (Senior Economic School) in 1992. To earn a living I became a live-in housemaid. Later I accepted a job I was offered outside Jakarta. I was disappointed in my new job when only after one week of working my new boss accused me of stealing Rp 10,000. My boss threatened to take me to the police if I did not confess to the crime.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
U.S. government wants Oki to be trial in LA
U.S. government wants Oki to be trial in LA JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday that the United States government has asked Jakarta for the expulsion, not extradition, of Harnoko Dewantono, the main suspect of a triple murder in Los Angeles.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tough traffic law largely ignored
Tough traffic law largely ignored JAKARTA (JP): The 1992 Traffic Law with its tough penalties has not had the desired effect in instilling discipline among motorists, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto says.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt to keep grip on Kanindotex
Govt to keep grip on Kanindotex JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday that the government will maintain management control of the troubled textile mill PT Kanindotex through the Federation of Indonesian Batik Cooperatives. "The government will maintain the management contract (of Kanindotex) with the federation which has been running the firm since last September," he said as quoted by Antara.
Wed, 15 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.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
The problem of a 'clean environment'
The problem of a 'clean environment' By Onghokham JAKARTA (JP): Recently it happened again: people being accused of being tainted with leftism due to contamination through relatives or even friends connected with what used to be called the "old left", or communists or with the coup d'etat of Sept. 30, 1965. This is not the first time that "cleanliness" of any kind of relationship with "leftists" or "rightists", such as the Darul Islam rebellion, has been called for by the authorities.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI, RP, Thai firms will set up satellite operator
RI, RP, Thai firms will set up satellite operator JAKARTA (JP): Three telecommunications companies from Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines agreed yesterday to establish a mobile satellite telecommunication operator. The agreement was signed by three top executives of the participating parties -- Adi Rahman Adiwoso from Pasific Satelit Nusantara of Indonesia, Cesar G. Reyes from Philippines Long Distance Telephone Co.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Better relations between Moslems and govt forecast
Better relations between Moslems and govt forecast YOGYAKARTA (JP): The appointment of Gen. R. Hartono as Army chief of staff will further bolster the government's relations with Moslem groups in the country, a political analyst says. Riswandha Imawan of the Gadjah Mada University said the appointment not only benefits the Armed Forces (ABRI) which also needs to maintain cordial relations with Moslem groups.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Piracy incidents declined in 1994'
'Piracy incidents declined in 1994' KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Incidents of piracy worldwide declined in 1994 but increased dramatically in Indonesian waters, the Regional Piracy Center said yesterday. In its annual Piracy Report, the center said there were 90 incidents of piracy across the world in 1994 against 103 in 1993 and 115 in 1992. But piracy in Southeast Asia shot up after being on the wane in recent years, with 33 incidents reported in 1994 against 15 the year before.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Firecrackers (1)
Firecrackers (1) The letter from Mrs. Yattie in the Feb. 14, 1995 issue of your newspaper concerning the lighting of firecrackers during the Ramadhan month is finding my full sympathy. It is really very difficult to understand that there are no restrictions against the use of firecrackers in Indonesia although Ramadhan, as far as I see it, is considered to be a time of thoughtfulness and peace.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
New firm to manage property fund
New firm to manage property fund SINGAPORE (AFP): Property consultants Jones Lang Wootton (JLW) and the Prudential Insurance Co. of America said yesterday they had set up a joint company to manage a US$300 million fund for investment in Southeast Asia's booming property sector. GRA (Singapore) Private Ltd. will manage the Bermuda- registered Southeast Asia Property Co.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
United States neutral in Philippines-China row
United States neutral in Philippines-China row WASHINGTON (Reuter): The United States, which has its own disputes with China, on Monday refused to take sides in the Philippines dispute with Beijing over the Spratly Islands. "Our position on this is that we don't take a position on the merit of competing claims in the South China Sea," State Department spokeswoman Christine Shelly told reporters.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dangerous parking
Dangerous parking I would like to inform foreigners, especially those who do not have a driver, not to park at a free supermarket in the Kemang, in the evenings. For the second time this year, Feb. 11, my Kijang car was interfered with, so that the engine stopped suddenly, approximately 400 meters after leaving the supermarket parking area. The first time it happened, Jan. 3, was also in the evening.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Indonesians may visit Jerusalem'
'Indonesians may visit Jerusalem' JAKARTA (JP): The government has declared that it will not prevent citizens from making religious pilgrimages to holy sites in Jerusalem. Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher made the statement on Monday during his meeting with members of the House of Representatives Commission IX, which oversees education and religious affairs.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta to host world race
Yogyakarta to host world race JAKARTA (JP): For the first time ever Indonesia will host one of the 12 series of the World Motocross Championships on July 30 at the Pugeran circuit in Yogyakarta. The organizer, Nadjib M. Saleh, said on Monday in Yogyakarta, that the event, the 11th leg of the season, will feature two divisions, the 250cc special engine categories for both junior and senior classes.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tanamur to have new exterior
Tanamur to have new exterior JAKARTA (JP): Tanamur, the oldest discotheque in town, will have a new look by the end of this month. "The renovation of the exterior is aimed at maintaining our customers," said the owner of the disco, Ahmad Fahmy, on Monday. The interior of the discotheque, which he called "chaos style", will be reflected in the new exterior. The plan was designed by his American friend, Tom Elliot. "It's not a post-modern style or whatever.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Witnesses vague on burner of post
Witnesses vague on burner of post JAKARTA (JP): Three witnesses in the trial of six students of the National University testified yesterday at the South Jakarta District Court, saying that they did not see who burned the regiment headquarters on Oct. 18. The three witnesses are Bambang Permadi, the National University's Deputy Rector, Furqan Buchari, the university's Students Affairs Department Chief, and Tubagus Yanuar Sumawinata, the head of the university's Household Affairs.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
New Sports Council chief to unveil assistants soon
New Sports Council chief to unveil assistants soon JAKARTA (JP): The newly elected president of the National Sports Council Wismoyo Arismunandar will announce his leadership board lineup by Feb. 22, before fully taking office. Nazaruddin Majid, Wismoyo's closest assistant during his tenure as chairman of the Indonesian Judo Association (PJSI), told reporters yesterday that Wismoyo looked certain to give Hendropriyono and Rudolf Warouw top jobs at KONI. "The lineup will be completed on Feb.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
A preference for Moslems in military leadership?
A preference for Moslems in military leadership? Rumors have been making their rounds that the military leadership these days is being consciously geared for filling with those of Moslem background. Noted political scientist Amir Santoso argues that these rumors are totally baseless. JAKARTA (JP): The appointment of Lt. Gen. Hartono as Army chief this week has raised questions as to why the President and the Armed Forces (ABRI) commander have chosen him?
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mind the traffic lights
Mind the traffic lights From Neraca I would like to warn fellow motorists to abide by the traffic regulations even in the absence of police surveillance. I stress this matter because I often see road users, particularly motor-cyclists, going through the red light of traffic lights. What amazes me is that the police take no action against the violators simply because they are military men or they belong to the diplomatic corps. What makes them immune to the traffic regulations?
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Revenues from oil expected to go up this fiscal year
Revenues from oil expected to go up this fiscal year JAKARTA (JP): The government's revenues from oil and gas sectors this fiscal year are expected to exceed the targeted Rp 9.5 trillion (US$4.3 billion) because the country's oil prices during the first 10 months of the year were higher than expected.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Easing of rules on used ships sought
Easing of rules on used ships sought JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Importers Association asked the government yesterday to ease restrictions on imported used vessels and reduce tax burdens on local shippers to strengthen the country's shipping services.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Decision on Bambang postponed
Decision on Bambang postponed JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Wahono, defying speculation that he would buckle under Golkar pressure, decided yesterday to postpone a decision on expelling legislator Bambang Warih Koesoemo until next week. After leading a three-hour meeting between the leaders of the House of Representatives (DPR), Wahono decided he and his deputies needed more time and "input" before making a decision.
Wed, 15 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI will host NAM ministerial meeting in April
RI will host NAM ministerial meeting in April JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will host a ministerial-level meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Bandung, West Java, this April, a government official said yesterday. The meeting is to be held in conjunction with the 40th anniversary celebrations of the historic Asia-Africa conference.