Archive: 20 March 1995
44 articles found
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rift in PPP threatens unity, experts say
Rift in PPP threatens unity, experts say JAKARTA (JP): Political commentators called on leaders of the United Development Party (PPP) on Saturday to control the damage incurred by growing dissension in the Moslem-based party. Dr. Afan Gaffar from Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta and Dr. Maswadi Rauf from University of Indonesia in Jakarta agree that unless chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum changes tack, an internal rift in the party will ruin its chance to "stand up against" ruling Golkar.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Goh puts off Manila visit over hanging
Goh puts off Manila visit over hanging SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong yesterday announced he was postponing a visit to the Philippines as his government stoutly defended its controversial execution of a Filipina despite pleas for mercy from Manila. The Singapore foreign ministry said in a statement that Singapore and the Philippines had agreed that the visit scheduled for April 10-12 be put off to a date to be confirmed later.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Merrill Lynch predicts 7.5% growth for RI
Merrill Lynch predicts 7.5% growth for RI JAKARTA (JP): Merrill Lynch of the United States estimates that the growth of Indonesia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will likely top 7.5 percent this year, rising from an estimated 7.1 percent in 1994. "The real GDP growth should top 7.5 percent in 1995, driven largely by manufacturing and construction industries, while inflation should be maintained at below nine percent," Merrill Lynch said in the March edition of its Asian Economic Commentary.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir scolds airport authorities
Mahathir scolds airport authorities KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has told airport authorities to get on with their jobs and stop blaming each other over a spate of security breaches at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, local newspapers reported yesterday. He said Malaysia Airports Berhad (MAB) and the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) should be jointly responsible for the supervision of airports. "MAB and DCA are in charge of security.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Court accepts Oki dossier
Court accepts Oki dossier JAKARTA (JP): Chief of South Jakarta Prosecutor's Office Heru Mustofa has submitted the dossier concerned with the alleged passport forgery of Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, to Judge Soedjatman at South Jakarta District Court. Prosecutor Heru said on Friday that Oki was been charged with violating articles 263, 270 and 64 of the criminal code, which deal with document forgery. He has also been charged under articles 55a, 55c and 55d of the 1992 immigration law.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
AJI members formally charged by police
AJI members formally charged by police JAKARTA (JP): Police announced on Saturday that they have formally detained three members of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI), whom they accuse of spreading anti-government sentiment by means of an unlicensed bulletin, Independen. The three were arrested on Thursday evening along with two other people after the conclusion of a gathering held by the group at the Wisata International Hotel in Central Jakarta. City Police spokesman, Lt. Col.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Violation of human rights
Violation of human rights From Forum Keadilan Following the financial fiasco of the Golden Key Group, owned by tycoon Eddy Tansil, the Kanindotex Group, led by businessman Robby Tjahyadi took its turn in grabbing media headlines. After these events I am increasingly concerned about human rights implementation in Indonesia. Although the 1945 Constitution enshrines human rights, there have been, at least, violations. Samples of such violations are around us a great deal.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia must get the most out of GATT
Indonesia must get the most out of GATT JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister of Trade and Industry Hartarto said last night that Indonesia must implement all the provisions in the new General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in order to reap as many benefits as possible from the agreement. Hartarto noted that Indonesia could benefit greatly from the new global trade pact under the World Trade Organization (WTO) due to the opening of markets in other countries.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Simvastatin effective against heart disease
Simvastatin effective against heart disease JAKARTA (JP): A Scandinavian study has found simvastatin tablets effective in treating patients with coronary heart disease, a foreign professor claims. "The study shows that long-term treatment with simvastatin is safe and improves survival in coronary heart disease patients," Prof. Tatu Miettinen of the University of Helsinki in Finland said at a symposium on cardiology on Saturday.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
KL sees 8.7% growth
KL sees 8.7% growth KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Malaysian economy grew by 8.7 percent last year, compared to 8.3 percent in 1993, Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim was reported saying Saturday. The growth, which surpassed expectations, "was an achievement which should be maintained or enhanced in future years," Anwar was quoted saying by the Bernama news agency.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Weak dollar pulls stock prices down
Weak dollar pulls stock prices down JAKARTA (JP): Share prices fell on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) last week as investors remained concerned over the weak U.S. dollar. The index dipped to a mid-week low of 425.22 from the week's opening of 432.73, before rebounding slightly on Thursday. However buying forces failed to support the market as the index was dragged down by the weak sentiment in regional bourses.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Singaporeans in fear after maid's hanging
Singaporeans in fear after maid's hanging MANILA (AFP): Singapore nationals have stepped up security and some even left the Philippines because of the controversy over a Filipina maid who was hanged in their country, sources said yesterday. Many fear a violent backlash following Friday's hanging of 42- year-old mother of four, Flor Contemplacion, who was convicted of murdering another domestic worker and a five year old boy.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
French photo expo to be held soon
French photo expo to be held soon JAKARTA (JP): The French Cultural Center will hold a special photo exhibition, presenting famous French photographer Jean-Loup Sieff, from March 27 to April 14. The exhibition, which will be held at the French Cultural Center on Jl. Salemba Raya, Central Jakarta, is sponsored by the Association Francaise d'Action Artistique of the French Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hoyer Larsen gives final touch to Indonesian woes
Hoyer Larsen gives final touch to Indonesian woes BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuter): Poul-Erik Hoyer Larsen completed a miserable All-England championships for the Indonesian favorites. The 29-year-old Dane capped the eclipse of the previously all- conquering Indonesians with a 17-16 15-6 triumph over twice champion and world number one Hariyanto Arbi to win the men's title on Saturday.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Urbanization
Urbanization From Neraca Three days after Idul Fitri, newcomers began to flow in from the regions to Jakarta. They are potential household maids, vendors, and job seekers who are trying their luck in this metropolitan city. Many working housewives need the services of housemaids because that will spare them from doing petty work in the house when they return home from work.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Five vessels on fire
Five vessels on fire JAKARTA (JP): A fire, believed to have started in the engine room of a cargo vessel docked at the Sunda Kelapa quay in North Jakarta, spread to four other ships. There were no fatalities but the fire caused hundreds of millions of rupiahs in losses and damages as all the cargo ships were almost completely destructed. According to City Police spokesman Lt. Col.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Save Bandung!
Save Bandung! From Forum Keadilan Destruction of the environment and natural resources in this beloved country has been going on since the early years of the First Five-Year Development Plan 1969-1973. Then certain people, who claimed to have the authority and the right to manage the forests, began to destroy the tropical forest. In reality their activities were not for the welfare of the people but merely for the benefit of the individuals.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Daewoo to invest in RI
Daewoo to invest in RI JAKARTA (JP): South Korea's leading Daewoo Group will send a special delegation to Indonesia to sound out the possibility of establishing joint venture companies here. The group's president, Kim Woo-Choong, told visiting Indonesian State Minister of Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo in Seoul over the weekend that the possible sectors that Daewoo will work on are automotive and chemical industries as well as infrastructure.
Mon, 20 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.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Authoritarian teachers under fire
Authoritarian teachers under fire PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Hundreds of students at the Palangkaraya University demonstrated Saturday to demand that the college management take action against numerous teachers who are "authoritarian". The demonstrators, led by student senate chairman Ahmad Yani, also demanded that "lazy" teachers, who come to campus only to sell handouts, be punished as well, Antara reported.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Japanese taught in Bali
Japanese taught in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: As many as 115 senior high schools in the province have included Japanese in their curricula in anticipation of the rush of Japanese tourists to the island. "Students can take Japanese as one of the two foreign languages taught in senior high schools in the province," Ketut Sudiarso, chairman of the forum of foreign language teachers in Bali, said here on Saturday.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Northrop to build F-5 parts
Northrop to build F-5 parts WASHINGTON (Reuter): The U.S. air force announced that it has awarded Northrop Grumman Corp. a US$173 million contract for replacement structural parts for RF/F-5 fighter planes sold to 25 countries. It said parts for the plane built especially for sales around the world including wings, tails, fuselage bulkheads and cockpit parts.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Man, this must be 'foreign' land
Man, this must be 'foreign' land JAKARTA (JP): Name a foreign place that you don't need a passport to get into. Answer: Bekasi, West Java. At least that is how Minister of Information Harmoko feels every time he visits the sprawling administrative town, adjacent to Jakarta, where new housing complexes using foreign names are mushrooming alongside the growing industrial estates. "If you go to Bekasi, you'll feel like you're on foreign land.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Road project sorts out land dispute
Road project sorts out land dispute JAKARTA (JP): Most residents of the Pesanggrahan subdistrict in South Jakarta have agreed to accept the compensation offered by the city administration for their land, which is needed for the construction a 13.1-kilometer toll road linking Jakarta and Serpong, Tangerang. Deputy Chairman of the City Council's Commission A, which is in charge of government affairs, M.U.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt supports PWI's sacking of reporters
Govt supports PWI's sacking of reporters JAKARTA (JP): The government has backed a move by the Association of Indonesian Journalists (PWI) to sack 13 of its members for joining the unrecognized Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI). Minister of Information Harmoko threatened on Saturday that the government would take action against mass media publications that employ AJI members.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Team prepares markets merger
Team prepares markets merger JAKARTA (JP): Executives of the Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSE) and Bursa Parallel Indonesia (BPI), the country's only over-the- counter capital market, have agreed to form a joint team to prepare a merger of the two exchanges. SSE's president, Basjiruddin A. Sarida, said that the team would prepare the legal foundation for the operation of the merged exchange, which will blend auction and market maker-driven trading into a single trading system.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Chicago for Ribs open in Jakarta
Chicago for Ribs open in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Chicago for Ribs is now open at the BRI II building, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, adding a new restaurant to the city. The restaurant, which began operations on Saturday, is managed by PT Indoribs Nusantara, holder of the Chicago for Ribs franchise license for the Asia-Pacific region.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stamping out nepotism
Stamping out nepotism The Inspector General of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Soedarjat Nataatmadja, has issued a sort of memo, the kind of which probably no one else in any government agency has ever written. The memo, which is directed to all chiefs of first- and second-rank administrative areas (provinces and regencies) contains a warning for them to avoid the practice of nepotism in their respective areas.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Damaged road
Damaged road From Bisnis Indonesia Residents on Jl. Kramat Jaya, North Jakarta would like to complain about the bad condition of the road. Gaping holes have shown up during the rainy season which are dangerous to motorists. Sadly, some scoundrels use this condition to benefit themselves and spread nails in the road to cause punctures. I hope the authorities of the North Jakarta will repair the road and deal with the lingering hooligans. LOREN KERAF Jakarta
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Little Wizards 3:00 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Appreciating the Wayang 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious teachings: Buddha 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series: Santa Barbara 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Barnaby And Me Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
S. Jakarta police catch 600 thugs
S. Jakarta police catch 600 thugs JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. S.Y. Wenas said over the weekend that his station apprehended 600 thugs in the current fight against street hoodlums over the last two weeks. Lt. Col. Wenas said that out of the 600 thugs arrested by police officers, only 50, whose actions could be classified as criminal, are still being detained and the rest have been released.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Unpaid bills?
Unpaid bills? From Kompas On Feb. 10, 1995 we visited O'Reiley's in the Grand Hyatt Hotel for some weekend entertainment and to listen to the music, after having dinner in Grand Cafe. This was the second time we visited the place to relax after a tiring office day. There were no seats left for us, because many other people were there for the same purpose. After waiting for about two minutes in a corner a waiter came to us. We thought the waiter would take an order from us.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bahasa Indonesia better
Bahasa Indonesia better As a student of Bahasa Indonesia and a lover of my own English language, I think Hotel dan Mal Citraland is worthy of ridicule. It is certainly not English, but neither is it Bahasa Indonesia, I believe. May I suggest, with full apologies for my poor understanding of your language, that Wisma dan Pasar Tanah Asri might possibly be appropriate? By the way, "mal" (with one l) means "sick" in French. It is also used in this sense in English, as in "malcontent".
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bonuses for civil servants
Bonuses for civil servants From Suara Karya A few years ago civil servants, pensioners and Armed Forces members received a bonus of one month salary, also called the 13th month salary. This extra salary was usually given a few days before Idul Fitri celebrations, Christmas or New Year. But nowadays this is not longer the case. On the other hand, employees of the private companies are luckier. The Minister of Manpower instructed the companies to pay attention on the fate of their workers.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hoodlums in Blok M
Hoodlums in Blok M From Neraca I appreciate the authorities' stern actions against hoodlums in Jakarta. But I still see many hoodlums lingering in the Blok M area, right around the government-run Senior High School 6, Bulungan Youth Center and Blok M Plaza. They are there extorting money from people who want to get a taxi, or they gamble with the taxi drivers. Some young people like to drink behind the Bulungan Youth Center, either during the day time or at night. They also gamble there.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Political analysts shun district electoral system
Political analysts shun district electoral system JAKARTA (JP): Leading political analysts agreed yesterday that proportional representation is the best system for Indonesian elections. Lt. Gen. (ret.) Harsudiono Hartas, a member of the Supreme Advisory Council, Matori Abdul Djalil, a legislator of the United Development Party (PPP), B.N.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
PDI open for Bambang, Bintang
PDI open for Bambang, Bintang SEMARANG, Central Java: The minority Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) hopes that two outspoken legislators dismissed from the House of Representatives will join the party. PDI chief Megawati Soekarnoputri said here Saturday that Bambang Warih Koesoemo, from the ruling Golkar party, and Sri Bintang Pamungkas, from the United Development Party (PPP), would be invaluable assets to PDI.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Wardiman wants more research by universities
Wardiman wants more research by universities JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro said on Saturday that the government supports the public call to intensify the university's role as a research center.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hooliganism hits again despite punishment
Hooliganism hits again despite punishment JAKARTA (JP): Hooliganism again found its way into the Indonesian soccer league after PSIS striker Budiono Sutikno kicked the match's only goal to beat PSM Ujung Pandang at the Jatidiri stadium in Semarang, Central Java on Saturday. PSIS supporters booed and hurtled bottles at PSM players as they walked of the pitch, Antara reported. PSM supporters retaliated by throwing stones.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Fuad supports better tax administration services
Fuad supports better tax administration services SEMARANG (JP): Tax Director General Fuad Bawazier reaffirmed over the weekend the need for more tax administration services to support higher tax compliance among the public. "The attitude, behavior and livelihood of tax officials should continue to be improved to remove the prejudice against the T-men who have created a bad image among the people," Fuad told a meeting concerning tax issues at Diponegoro University.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Joedono to visit Vietnam
Joedono to visit Vietnam JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Trade Satrio B. Joedono said Saturday that he will leave for Vietnam on Tuesday, to lead a two-day trade mission. "The trade mission, which will be participated in by a number of businessmen, is focused on the promotion of a long-term Indonesian presence in Vietnam," Joedono told reporters Saturday after meeting with President Soeharto at the Bina Graha office.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
M. Hasan defends export monopoly over plywood
M. Hasan defends export monopoly over plywood JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Wood Panel Producers (Apkindo) defended Saturday its plywood export monopoly to prop up plywood prices on the world market. Apkindo's chairman, Mohamad (Bob) Hasan, told journalists that under Apkindo's marketing system, plywood producers can now enjoy high prices. He said plywood prices have now increased by about $40 per cubic meter from last month's average level of $350.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Magneto-Optical Storage comes of age
Magneto-Optical Storage comes of age By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): The 5.25" rewritable magneto-optical (MO) disk was a hot, newly-released storage product in 1988. But for four years following its launch its storage capacity remained static; at 650 MB of data. In the last few years there has been a dramatic change, however, and we now have MO disks that hold up to 1.3 Gigabytes of data on two sides (650 MB per side). Some MO disks can even store 2.6 'Gigs'.
Mon, 20 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Real meaning of freedom still persued
Real meaning of freedom still persued JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians must pursue the real meaning of freedom despite national independence, social and political observers say. Speakers at a weekend seminar, sponsored by the Driyarkara School of Philosophy, attempted to answer the "meaning and promises" of Indonesian independence proclaimed on Aug. 17, 1945. "When the republic was established, it was a state based on law.