Archive: 7 February 1995
45 articles found
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Gunawan draws with Murshed
Gunawan draws with Murshed JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian FIDE Master Ruben Gunawan succeeded in forcing Bangladeshi Grand Master Niaz Murshed to accept a draw in the first round of the Grand Master International Tournament in Dacca on Saturday. The other Indonesian chess player at the tournament, Grand Master Edhi Handoko, won over India's International Master V. Koshy, at the Enerpac chess school, where Ruben works, Antara reported yesterday.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hasjim, Wisber named ambassadors
Hasjim, Wisber named ambassadors JAKARTA (JP): Hasjim Djalal and Wisber Loeis, two senior Indonesian diplomats, were inducted as ambassadors by President Soeharto, along with 14 others at the State Palace yesterday. Hasjim, formerly the Indonesian ambassador to Germany, was named ambassador-at-large to specifically deal with the UN Convention on Law of the Sea.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt rules out policy changes on automotive sector
Govt rules out policy changes on automotive sector JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo ruled out any governmental policy changes in the near future on the automotive industry, saying that the 1993 deregulatory package on the industry is still attractive to private investors.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Asian nations' air accord
Asian nations' air accord MANILA (Reuter): Members of the East Asian Growth Area (EAGA) are completing an air agreement to allow unhampered entry of flag carriers to key destinations in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei, a Philippine aviation official said yesterday. Civil Aviation Board executive director Sylvestre Pascual said the board had approved a draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) allowing the foreign carriers unlimited access to four Philippine destinations.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Chopper crash victim recovers
Chopper crash victim recovers MEDAN, North Sumatra: Sutarto, 53, the only survivor of a helicopter crash in Aceh, is recovering in an intensive care unit at St. Elizabeth hospital here. Antara reported yesterday that Sutarto, the mechanic who suffered serious injuries in Saturday's crash, is now able to talk. The Pelita Air Service NBO-105 helicopter with three people on board crashed and burned in Blang Dalam village, Pidie regency, Aceh.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Executive Secretary of ESCAP
Executive Secretary of ESCAP I refer to an article in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 3, 1995 entitled: Mooy to head UN Agency. It is stated in this article that Mr Adrianus Mooy is the second Indonesian to take up the post after A.A. Maramis. I would hereby like to inform you that the latter has been mistakenly stated and should correctly be Johan B.P. Maramis (not A.A. Maramis).
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Villa Mas Garden residents protest
Villa Mas Garden residents protest JAKARTA (JP): Residents of the Villa Mas Garden housing complex in North Bekasi have lodged a written protest with PT JIT, the developer of the complex, over the poor condition of public facilities built by the company. The letter was signed by head of the neighborhood community (RW) Jeffry Munir and his secretary Budjang Anwar. Copies of the letter were sent to various institutions, including the Bekasi city administration, Suara Pembaruan daily reported.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Japanese quake continues to haunt Asian firms
Japanese quake continues to haunt Asian firms SINGAPORE (AFP): Twenty days after a powerful earthquake struck western Japan, repercussions are still being felt by Southeast Asian manufacturers who say they are having trouble getting Japanese parts.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Infant mortality rate high in Bogor
Infant mortality rate high in Bogor JAKARTA (JP): Seventy of 1,000 babies die each year in Bogor, reported deputy regent Moh.Masduki to village and district heads of the Bogor municipality. The number is quite high compared with other municipalities, Masduki said during their meeting over the weekend. He blamed the problem on unevenly distributed health services, limited facilities, a lack of medical practitioners as well as the poor villagers' economic situation.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Tuesday Maghrib 06.20 p.m. Wednesday Imsak 04.27 a.m. Subuh 04.37 a.m.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Extra fuel for Idul Fitri
Extra fuel for Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Pertamina, the state-owned oil company, will increase fuel supplies to the public during the Idul Fitri festivities. Head of Pertamina's Jakarta and West Java Oil Depot Arya Imam Sanusi announced over the weekend that supplies will be increased by 10 percent for gasoline and four percent for diesel fuel.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bali team beats Spugg
Bali team beats Spugg JAKARTA (JP): Bali's soccer team Gelora Dewata beat the champion of Germany's third division, Spugg SPVGG Eltville from Frankfurt, 1-0 in a friendly at the Ngurah Rai stadium, Denpasar, Bali, on Sunday. Dewata's only goal was scored at the 36th minute by striker Ida Bagus Mahayasa, who received the ball from teammate Nus Yadera.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
U.S. request for Oki's extradition under review
U.S. request for Oki's extradition under review JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is studying a request by the United States government to extradite Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, who is wanted in connection with a triple murder in Los Angeles, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said yesterday.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian economy on the right track but with potholes
Malaysian economy on the right track but with potholes One of Southeast Asia's rising economic stars is encountering potholes on the road toward development. Johanna Son of Inter Press Service reports. KUALA LUMPUR (IPS): Malaysia's economy continues to speed along the development track, but warning lights are signaling problems that could choke its growth engine in the years ahead. Signs of the country's wealth are easy to spot.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Expert testimony delayed in bus trial
Expert testimony delayed in bus trial JAKARTA (JP): Judge Soemarjono of North Jakarta District Court refused yesterday to hear the testimony of an expert witness in the trial of the driver whose bus plunged into a river in March last year, upholding an objection taken by the defense.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
City collects Rp 5.8 billion from shopping center owners
City collects Rp 5.8 billion from shopping center owners JAKARTA (JP): An official of the city economic affairs bureau said yesterday that the funds collected from shopping center owners throughout the city had reached about Rp 5.8 billion (US$2.63 million) since 1983. The official, who asked not to be named, said that the funds were collected under Gubernatorial Decree No.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) on Feb. 6, 1995
Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) on Feb. 6, 1995 Trading Shares Close Change Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,400 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,325 -50 239,500 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,300 40,500 ANWAR SIERAD 1,775 -25 41,500 AQUA GOLDEN MISSISSIPI 2,800 0 ARGHA KARYA PRIMA INDUSTRY 2,200 100 370,500 ARGO PANTES 2,750 150 12,000 ASIANA IMI INDUSTRIES 1,925 0 ASTER DHARMA INDUSTRY 1,325 0 ASTRA GRAPHIA...
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Student council no longer necessary, of official says
Student council no longer necessary, of official says JAKARTA (JP): A government official Yesterday rejected growing demands for the revival of the student council, remembered for its political activities, to replace the government-sponsored student senate. Spokesman for the ministry of education and culture Abdullah Irvan Masduki said that with the senate, students already have ample freedom to "express themselves" as they demand.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Dilentasia 3:30 TV Drama: Dibawah Kilatan Pedang 4:30 Youth Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Wawasan 8:05 Music: Dangdut 9:00 World News 9:25 Koran Recital 9:40 Film 10:45 Late News 10:55 Film: A Question Of Honor Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
East Timor needs greater autonomy
East Timor needs greater autonomy DILI, East Timor: Regencies in the province need greater autonomy to develop their initiatives and reduce dependence on the central bureaucracy, a regent said yesterday. Dili Regent Domingos M.D. Soares said he defined autonomy as greater authority to develop his region. He does not perceive of it as total independence as some have feared.
Tue, 07 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.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Oki kills all three victims: LAPD detective
Oki kills all three victims: LAPD detective JAKARTA (JP): Based on the tentative investigation of the Los Angeles police department, Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, 30, is strongly believed to have killed all three victims, says visiting detective Ted Ball. "He killed all three," Ball told The Jakarta Post after holding a meeting with Oki's lawyer and several senior Jakarta police officers yesterday.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ambon airport to be expanded
Ambon airport to be expanded AMBON, Maluku: The Pattimura Airport runway will be lengthened from 1,850 meters to 2,500 meters to accommodate wide-bodied aircraft like the Air Bus. Head of the provincial transportation office P.J. Usep Wijaya said yesterday the project will begin next year. The expanded runway is expected to be in operation in 1998. He told Antara that the project to be funded by the Asian Development Bank will be open for tender by international contractors.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hayono discusses hooliganism
Hayono discusses hooliganism JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman will discuss the steps to be taken to control hooliganism in national soccer with the All Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) today. Hayono's assistant Imam Suyudi told reporters yesterday that the discussion, scheduled for today's fast breaking at the PSSI secretariat, would also involve the security forces. "We want to exchange ideas during the meeting," Imam said.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Liga Dunhill
Liga Dunhill From Bisnis Indonesia I was surprised to read Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman's statement that it is quite probable the Liga Dunhill tournament will be stopped if it continues to claim victims in a match disturbance. As an official who holds the highest authority in sports matters in this country, the minister should support the Liga Dunhill competition because from this event we can net soccer players of international caliber.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
PDI rebels refused
PDI rebels refused SEMARANG, Central Java: Chief of the Regional Military Command, Maj. Gen. Soeyono, refused to meet with members of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) yesterday. The PDI rebels who have broken away from the leadership of democratically-elected Megawati Soekarnoputri wanted to report to him on the formation of local rival executive boards. "I don't have any business with the party rebels," he told journalists.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Wahono on a tightrope
Wahono on a tightrope Speaker of the House of Representatives Wahono is walking a tightrope. He is being challenged as to whether he is courageous enough to defend a legislator whom the ruling party Golkar wants to sack. As required by procedures, Golkar has officially proposed the withdrawal of Bambang Warih Koesoemo for misconduct and "lacking manners" in dealing with cabinet ministers. Bambang stands accused of offending the ministers of manpower, industry and finance.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Floods threaten 22,600 hectares of paddy field
Floods threaten 22,600 hectares of paddy field JAKARTA (JP): Major floods are threatening over 22,600 hectares of food crops mainly in Java and Sumatra as heavy rains continue pounding the areas, a senior official said yesterday. Director General for Food and Horticulture Amrin Kahar said that 2,300 hectares of crops have been lost in West Java, West Sumatra, Aceh and Riau.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
15 companies get permits to supply workers abroad
15 companies get permits to supply workers abroad JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief yesterday granted 15 more companies licenses to export workers, bringing the total of licensed firms to 29 since he compelled some 300 companies to re-register last year. Although the pressure was mounting on the government to license more given the potential foreign exchange earnings from sending workers abroad, Latief yesterday said that he would remain cautious in issuing licenses.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Fasting and health
Fasting and health Indonesian users of the English language should avoid using the English word "fasting" to translate the meaning of the Bahasa Indonesia word puasa. Going without food or drink for 12 hours, is a regular occurrence for many of the city's poor and for those who take a long night's rest. To shift the time of day one eats, from the daylight hours to the darkness, can hardly be referred to as a fast or fasting.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
25 jets planned for this year's haj pilgrimage
25 jets planned for this year's haj pilgrimage JAKARTA (JP): The country's flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will deploy 25 jets to transport some 240,000 Moslems going on pilgrimage to Mecca this year, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto says. Haryanto told Commission V of the House of Representatives yesterday that the jets will comprise 15 Boeing B747s, six MD-11s and four DC-10s.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
HMI roles in society now questioned
HMI roles in society now questioned By Santi WE Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Chaotic as it was, the recent congress of the Moslem Students Organization (HMI) eventually resolved conflicts among its members and elected its new leaders. The new chairman, Taufiq Hidayat, and his friends were also able to present programs which they believe will answer President Soeharto's call when he opened the congress: that HMI prepare itself to meet future challenges brought about by development and globalization.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI calls for speedy end to U.S.-China rift
RI calls for speedy end to U.S.-China rift JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas called yesterday for speedy settlement of the trade dispute between the United States and China. The two countries, both members of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, should resolve their trade dispute in an amicable way, he told newsmen after attending a ceremony for the inauguration of new ambassadors by President Soeharto at the State Palace yesterday.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Australia accuses Portugal of cooking up East Timor case
Australia accuses Portugal of cooking up East Timor case THE HAGUE (Reuter); Australia, replying to Portugal's challenge to its 1989 agreement with Indonesia on offshore oil exploration in Timor Gap, yesterday accused Lisbon of manufacturing the case. Australia's Solicitor General Gavan Griffith told the International Court of Justice in the Netherlands that Portugal had brought the case to win a platform for its dispute with Indonesia over East Timor.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
New land agency chief named
New land agency chief named BEKASI(JP): Sumaryanto has been installed as the new head of the Bekasi office of the National Land Agency, replacing Masri Asik. Sumaryanto's previous position was as chief of West Java's Land Rights Office. After the inauguration ceremony yesterday Masri told Suara Pembaruan daily that during his term he had uncovered 571 false land certificate cases. He said the scams surfaced when the land owners checked their land status with the National Land Agency.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Eastern provinces need more funds
Eastern provinces need more funds JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The government campaign to promote development in eastern provinces, notably Irian Jaya, is not supported by adequate funding, a local official complained yesterday. Development in Irian Jaya has not brought about the desired results because of the lack of funds, chief of the provincial public works office Soepardio said.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Japan to help RI with industrial safety
Japan to help RI with industrial safety JAKARTA (JP): The Japan International Cooperation Agency agreed yesterday to provide Indonesia with technical assistance in creating safer working conditions for industrial workers. The agreement was signed by Director General for Industrial Relations and Labor Standards Suwarto and Shigeru Asuka of the Japanese agency. Neither official could give the value of the grant. Asuka said a seven-person team from the agency had been in Indonesia since Jan.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Occupation of school protested
Occupation of school protested JAKARTA (JP): The founder of Bahagia Islam Education Foundation, Dalari Umar, went to city council yesterday to complain that an official from the Central Jakarta development supervision office is illegally occupying the school complex. Dalari told city council's commission E, which oversees the affairs of people's welfare, that the illegal occupation was orchestrated by Sadan Kasadihardjo, who was fired by the foundation founders for being undisciplined.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rights Commission's independence
Rights Commission's independence When it was launched in 1993, many people who wanted a speedy establishment of democracy tended to scoff at the National Commission on Human Rights. It was very much felt that the Commission was formed -- by the government, not by independent parties as is usually the case elsewhere -- above all to accommodate international pressures, coming from donor institutions in particular. The public in general, however, seems to be of a different opinion.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Legislators represent party: Yogie
Legislators represent party: Yogie JAKARTA (JP): Golkar's recent expulsion of Bambang Warih Koesoemo, a legislator in the dominant political group, has spawned a constitutional debate over who is actually represented by members of the House of Representatives (DPR) -- the people or their political organizations? The government's position on this was made clear by Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt raises budget for Bulog amid drought
Govt raises budget for Bulog amid drought JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, hard hit after a long drought last year, has decided to increase the budget of the National Logistics Agency (Bulog) to secure grain, a minister says.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt to cut tariff rates on agricultural products
Govt to cut tariff rates on agricultural products JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, in complying with its free trade commitments, plans to simultaneously abolish non-tariff protections and cut tariff rates on over 1,000 agricultural products within eight years, a minister said.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tuberculosis on Seribu Islands
Tuberculosis on Seribu Islands JAKARTA (JP): A preliminary survey has revealed that many residents in the Seribu islands may suffer from tuberculosis due to poor sanitation and nutrition, both of which are exacerbated by smoking. Head of Karya Bhakti, a health foundation under the ruling party Golkar, Subagyo Partodiardjo told reporters yesterday that 75 of 100 Panggang island residents who were examined have the disease.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Citra Lamtorogung to build elevated railway project
Citra Lamtorogung to build elevated railway project JAKARTA (JP): PT Citra Lamtorogung Persada will continue with its project to build an elevated railway linking Cinere, South Jakarta, with downtown Kota, West Jakarta, despite the government's plan to construct a subway between Kota and Blok M, which is also in South Jakarta.
Tue, 07 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Attack on lawyer probed
Attack on lawyer probed JAKARTA (JP): Police have started investigating an assault on Andi Hakim, lawyer of the second wife of the late Nyo Beng Seng, an entertainment businessman brutally murdered in April last year. "I have ordered city police to start investigations and to find the motive behind the attack, without waiting for a report from the victim," Deputy to National Police Chief Maj. Gen. Koesparmono Irsan said yesterday.