Archive: 2 March 1995
45 articles found
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Entertainment centers closed, reprimanded
Entertainment centers closed, reprimanded JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has sealed two entertainment centers and reprimanded three others for violating performance regulations during the current fasting month of Ramadhan. "The two entertainment centers have been sealed because they operated without the necessary permits from the municipality. They also violated the regulation on closing time.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Cheap market
Cheap market From Jayakarta As a housewife, it is difficult for me to manage my household budget. My husband has just got a 10 percent pay rise, but almost instantly the prices of commodities also went up. This price hike was partly influenced by the activities of society during the Ramadhan month and prior to the Idul Fitri celebration. Although the government has tried hard to curb the trend of price increases by conducting market operation, the result was not tangible.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Research needed to deal with rising drug abuse: Expert
Research needed to deal with rising drug abuse: Expert By Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia urgently needs scientific research on why drug abuse is worsening in Indonesia, an expert says. Dr. Al Bachri Husin, psychiatrist and Director of the Drug Dependency Hospital, said there has hardly been any scientific studies resulting in preventive actions done on drug abuses. The outcome and the preventive actions recommended by the past studies lacked scientific validity.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Thailand invites Games members
Thailand invites Games members JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the 18th Southeast Asian Games organizing committee in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Banyat Bantadtan, officially invited on Tuesday nine neighboring countries to take part in the region's sporting meet in December. Apart from host Thailand, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, the Philippines and Vietnam are expected to send their best athletes at the biennial event slated for Dec. 9-17.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Number of holiday travelers reaches new high level
Number of holiday travelers reaches new high level JAKARTA (JP): The number of Idul Fitri travelers heading out of the city to their hometowns in Java and Sumatra reached a new high level at almost all bus terminals and railway stations throughout the day yesterday. The number of travelers was an estimated 10 percent higher than that recorded on the previous two days and is expected to reach almost the same level as that recorded last Saturday and Sunday.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia spared from Baring's scandal: Mar'ie
Indonesia spared from Baring's scandal: Mar'ie JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad dismissed yesterday the impact of the stunning financial scandal involving the British merchant bank Barings Plc. on Indonesia's capital market and banking industry. "However, the government will continue monitoring the Barings case, which has shaken the world's major financial and capital markets," the minister told newsmen prior to a limited cabinet meeting on economy.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Seminar on antiques rules
Seminar on antiques rules JAKARTA (JP): A seminar on government rules and regulations concerning the purchase and export of Indonesian antiques will be held at the President Hotel on March 29. The speakers will come from the Ministry of Education and Culture. There will be translations in English and Japanese. Each participant will receive the relevant government booklet in Indonesian or in an English translation prepared by the Ford Foundation.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Where to perform Idul Fitri worship
Where to perform Idul Fitri worship JAKARTA (JP): Idul Fitri prayer services will be held at the following locations tomorrow: Istiqlal Grand Mosque on Jl. Wijaya Kusuma, Central Jakarta. Preacher: K.H. Hasan Basri. Leader of the prayer: Said Agil Husein Al Munawar. President Soeharto, Vice President Try Soetrisno and a number of ministers will perform their Idul Fitri worship here, according to one of the mosque's officials.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Thursday Maghrib 06.14 p.m.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina to cut 13,000 jobs
Pertamina to cut 13,000 jobs JAKARTA (JP): The state oil company Pertamina plans to reduce the number of its employees by 13,000 within the next five years under a restructuring program to improve efficiency. Pertamina's director for general affairs, Baharudin, said yesterday that the company, therefore, will not hire any new employees. "We actually have not accepted any new employees at our headquarters in Jakarta since last May," he said.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
91 officers promoted in ABRI reshuffles
91 officers promoted in ABRI reshuffles JAKARTA (JP): Ninety-one high-ranking military officers from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Police were promoted yesterday as part of the ongoing reshuffle in the Armed Forces leadership. ABRI Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung received the report on the promotions in a modest ceremony at the Armed Forces headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
UN rights chief asked to visit East Timor
UN rights chief asked to visit East Timor GENEVA (Agencies): The United Nations Human Rights Commission yesterday committed Indonesia to inviting Jose Ayala Lassio, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, to East Timor this year. The recommendation was made in a statement by Commission chairman Musa bin Hitam of Malaysia in a consensus declaration that Jakarta is forced to accept, Reuters reported. Ayala Lassio, an Ecuadorean, will be the highest-ranking UN official ever to visit East Timor.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Reclamation project needed
Reclamation project needed JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja said yesterday that upgrading of the living environment in Jakarta would not be affordable without the reclamation project along the northern coast. "The reclamation project is indispensable. Otherwise the upgrading work will not serve its purpose," Sarwono said. He was speaking in connection with Jakarta administration's plans for the reclamation of the northern coastal area.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Idul Fitri holidays
Idul Fitri holidays In celebration of the Moslem Idul Fitri holiday, The Jakarta Post will not be published tomorrow and Saturday. The Post will appear again on Sunday. We wish our Moslem readers a Happy Idul Fitri. -- Publisher
Thu, 02 Mar 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 p.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. ; at G.K.I. Pondok Indah at 6 p.m.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Wide World Of Kids 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Dibawah Kilatan Pedang 4:30 Children's Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Celah-Celah Ramadhan 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Speech From The Minister of Religion 8:05 Gema Takbir Akbar Dari Surabaya 9:00 World News 9:30 Nada & Dakwah 9:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Bisr I Hafi Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 1, 1995 Trading Shares Close Change Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,700 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 2,500 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,275 7,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,500 3,000 ANWAR SIERAD 1,600 25 12,000 AQUA GOLDEN MISSISSIPI 2,800 0 ARGHA KARYA PRIMA INDUSTRY 1,975 85,000 ARGO PANTES 2,725 0 ASIANA IMI INDUSTRIES 1,600 0 ASTER DHARMA INDUSTRY 800 0 ASTRA...
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
150 knocked down in stampede
150 knocked down in stampede SERANG, West Java: About 150 people were knocked unconscious as thousands of Idul Fitri holidaymakers jostled to buy tickets for ferries leaving for Sumatra yesterday. Antara reported that the Merak quay was filled with hysterical screams as the crowd forced its way towards the counters. Many of the victims failed to get medical treatment from the emergency health center set up in the port.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday. Poolside - BBQ Night with Hawaiian Band, Wednesday. * Sheraton Lagoon Nusa Dua Beach: Poolside Terrace - Janger Cultural Performance, Friday. Pasar Ikan Seafood Market, Saturday.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hotel gets new name
Hotel gets new name JAKARTA (JP): Five-star Pertamina Cottages in Kuta, Bali, changed its name yesterday to Patra Jasa Beach Resort Bali. "The change is to make the promotion abroad easier," Basari Bachri, an executive assistant manager of the hotel, said, reported Antara in Bali. He said Patra Jasa is more well-known because of its nationwide chain, including in Jakarta, Bandung in West Java, Semarang in Central Java, Parapat in North Sumatra and Bali.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Swiss, RI sign education pact
Swiss, RI sign education pact JAKARTA: Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro and Swiss Ambassador Peter Hollenweger signed two separate memoranda of understanding yesterday on technical cooperation in the area of polytechnic education.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ismail Hasan appoints Jakarta chapter chief
Ismail Hasan appoints Jakarta chapter chief JAKARTA (JP): Braving strong opposition from local senior party leaders, the United Development Party (PPP) executive board has appointed new leaders of its Jakarta chapter. PPP Chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum said yesterday that the party decided to install Rusjdi Hamka as the chapter's chairman. Leaders of the Jakarta chapter failed in their meetings last month to elect their own leaders by the deadline.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
4,000 families to be resettled
4,000 families to be resettled SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: More than 4,000 families from Java, Bali and West Nusa Tenggara will be resettled in this province during the 1995/96 fiscal year. Head of the provincial transmigration office, Nadjamuddin, said the settlers would be employed in agricultural projects aimed at reducing the province's dependence on other provinces for rice.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Time for thailand to take humanitarian tack on Myanmar?
Time for thailand to take humanitarian tack on Myanmar? By Vitit Muntarbhorn BANGKOK: The Thai Prime Minister's recent visit to Myanmarese refugees along the frontier must have given him a first hand impression of the precarious situation facing opponents of the military junta, alias the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC), in Myanmar.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar signs gold contract
Myanmar signs gold contract YANGON (Reuter): Myanmar's Ministry of Mines and the Pacific Arc Exploration Co of Australia have signed production sharing contracts on exploration of alluvial gold deposits in Myanmar, official media reported yesterday. Under the contracts signed in Yangon on Tuesday, the state- owned Burmese No.2 Mining Enterprise and Pacific Arc Exploration will carry out exploration of deposits in the Irrawaddy valley at Mansi, central Burma.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bintang says he never questioned Pancasila
Bintang says he never questioned Pancasila JAKARTA (JP): Legislator Sri Bintang Pamungkas, facing dismissal from the House of Representatives (DPR), denies all accusations by his party leaders that he has undermined the state ideology Pancasila. Bintang lashed out at United Development Party (PPP) chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum for publicly declaring yesterday his purported "political mistakes" which, according to Bintang, was done to create distorted image of him.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
RP congressman assassinated
RP congressman assassinated MANILA (Reuter): A member of the Philippine House of Representatives was shot dead outside the legislature just meters from a police post, police said yesterday. Tito Espinosa, a former judge representing the island province of Masbate just south of Luzon, was shot three times at close range on Tuesday night. Police said Espinosa, 49, was traveling in a van with several other people.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
New trend among Moslems
New trend among Moslems Perhaps no country on this planet earth is more affected by the Idul Fitri holiday than Indonesia. During the past several days a massive exodus of people planning to celebrate the post- fasting holidays at home has been pouring out of urban centers. Millions of Indonesians are rushing to their hometowns to celebrate Idul Fitri with relatives. They gravitate home not only from nearby provinces but also from as far away as Malaysia.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan, RI sign tax accord
Taiwan, RI sign tax accord TAIPEI (AFP): Taiwan yesterday signed a double-taxation avoidance agreement with Indonesia, in a move that will further improve ties between the two countries in the absence of diplomatic relations. The foreign ministry here announced that the accord was signed in Taipei at the finance ministry with Lu Pao-sun, Taiwan's trade representative to Jakarta, and J. B. Oetoro, chairman of the Indonesian Trade and Economic Office to Taipei.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Military must retain at least 70 DPR seats
Military must retain at least 70 DPR seats JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces said yesterday it needs between 70 and 75 seats to maintain the effectiveness of its representation in the House of Representatives (DPR). Armed Forces (ABRI) spokesman Maj. Gen. Syarwan Hamid said the military needs to have five members in each of the House of Representatives' 11 commissions, and between five and 10 members in various working groups within the legislative body.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
ARII has 12 months to find new president
ARII has 12 months to find new president JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana has given Atlantic Richfield Indonesia Inc. (ARII) one year to find an Indonesian citizen to replace its new president, who is a foreign national. "Otherwise, we will take over its management," Minister Sudjana told journalists before attending a limited cabinet meeting on the economy yesterday.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI, Japan firms join hands to produce coffee
RI, Japan firms join hands to produce coffee JAKARTA (JP): The Palembang-based PT Prasidha Aneka Niaga, a company listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya Stock Exchanges, signed a joint venture agreement yesterday with two Japanese corporations and another domestic firm to produce instant and ground coffee in Surabaya, East Java.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Food price surge fuels high inflation
Food price surge fuels high inflation JAKARTA (JP): A recent surge in food prices gave a further push to the country's inflation rate, which reached 1.31 percent in February, as compared to 1.16 percent in January, Minister of Information Harmoko told journalists after a cabinet meeting yesterday. On a more positive note, the monthly cabinet meeting on the economy reported an 8.7 percent increase in Indonesia's exports to US$40.05 billion in 1994, up from $36.82 billion in 1993.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina secures fuel stock
Pertamina secures fuel stock SEMARANG, Central Java: The Central Java and Yogyakarta supply and distribution office of the state oil company Pertamina is well-stocked with fuel to serve the residents of the two provinces during the Idul Fitri holidays. Office Chief H.A.R. Warganegara said the company has increased its stock of gasoline, diesel and premix (high-grade gasoline), which will be distributed to 204 gas stations in the two provinces.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dormitory terrorized by youths
Dormitory terrorized by youths JAKARTA (JP): Twenty residents of a women's dormitory on Jl. Senopati 3, South Jakarta, expressed their concern yesterday over acts of violence allegedly being carried out by young men belonging to a powerful youth organization, in a bid to expel them from their abode.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Boxing: Free at last!
Boxing: Free at last! The type of fight covered in the report Boxer extremely critical after brain operation, The Jakarta Post, Feb. 27, 1995, is exactly the type of competition boxing fans want to see. Tragic though it was to see the WBC super-middleweight contender hospitalized, in boxing that's always a possibility. To call it "vicious" is to miss the point entirely. It sounds as if the fight was a hard fought, genuine competition enjoined by two very tough athletes.
Thu, 02 Mar 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.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Injustice
Injustice Recent letters have raised the issues of residency, employment and inheritance with respect to the foreign party (in Indonesia) of a mixed marriage, i.e. Indonesian national and foreigner, and more importantly the status of the children of those marriages. They are blameless for their parents' actions but have to bear the seemingly enormous injustices of the current system.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Three investigated over corruption
Three investigated over corruption KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The provincial prosecution office is investigating three former local officials who allegedly took Rp 280 million ($127,000) as a kickback while in office. They are suspected of taking the kickback from a contractor of a development project, Antara reported. Chief prosecutor Gagoek Subagianto said the three suspects, who are former officials of the provincial agriculture office, would be brought to trial.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
S. Jakarta mayor inspects markets
S. Jakarta mayor inspects markets JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Mayor H. Pardjoko and several other officials inspected shopping centers, markets and the Lebak Bulus bus terminal on Tuesday. "This inspection is mainly intended to closely monitor the situation at shopping centers, markets and bus terminals on the days leading up to the Idul Fitri festivities," Pardjoko told Antara.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
S'pore starts coffee futures
S'pore starts coffee futures SINGAPORE (AFP): The Singapore Commodity Exchange (Sicom) launched yesterday a global coffee futures contract to serve Asia's growing market for the commodity to hedge prices within the region's time zone. Sicom's Robusta Coffee Contract would fill up the time gap between New York coffee market's close and London market's opening, officials of the exchange said. Coffee is the second biggest commodity in money terms after oil.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Results of Timor probe announced
Results of Timor probe announced JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights said yesterday that military personnel violated basic rights during a recent operation in East Timor that left six villagers dead. The commission's chairman, Ali Said, said in a news conference here yesterday that its fact-finding team, during its recent investigation visits to the province, concluded that six people were killed in the operation conducted on Jan. 12.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tales of '1001 Nights' enliven Ramadhan nights
Tales of '1001 Nights' enliven Ramadhan nights By Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Almost every night during the month of Ramadhan, The Stage presented storytelling sessions by various artists and writers of The Tales of 1001 Nights. The tales are said to have originated during the reign of the Sasaniah -- a Persian dynasty dating from 226-641 A.D. After being betrayed by his unfaithful queen, the ruler of the area King Syahrayar vowed not to be disappointed ever again.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Researchers appointed to study poll system
Researchers appointed to study poll system JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), upon the instructions of President Soeharto, has formed a team of researchers to study the current electoral system and possible alternatives to address its shortcomings. LIPI spokesman T.J.C. Pasaribu, told reporters yesterday that Mochtar Pabottingi, a social scientist and the chair of the institute's center for political studies, has been appointed as chairman of the team.
Thu, 02 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Benny skips second Davis Cup clash
Benny skips second Davis Cup clash JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one Benny Wijaya will, for the second time, fail to play for Indonesia in a Davis Cup play- off against Chinese Taipei, slated for March 31 to April 2. "His Taiwanese club has formally notified us about his tight playing schedules in Asia and Europe. Hence, he will not be available to strengthen Indonesia's Davis Cup team," Zainal Abidin, secretary general of the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti), said.