Archive: 22 March 1995
38 articles found
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Round-the-clock electricity
Round-the-clock electricity DILI, East Timor: Three more regencies have enjoyed round-the- clock electricity since January. Heri Siswanto, head of the Dili branch of the state electricity company PLN, said that Ermera, Maliana and Baucau are now getting electricity 24 hours a day, instead of the previously 12 hours a day. Heri said the decision was made in view of the rising demand for power, either from households or industrial users, in the three regencies, Antara reported.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Vigil against alien influx in Maluku
Vigil against alien influx in Maluku JAKARTA (JP): The military command in Maluku has appealed to the local authorities to maintain a vigil against the influx of Filipinos through northern Maluku. Maj. Gen. I Ketut Wirdhana, chief of the Trikora Command, said there had been an increase in the number of people entering Maluku from southern Philippines which has been troubled by the Moro separatist insurgency.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Nike's album sold out
Nike's album sold out PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Music shops in the city said they sold every copy of the new album by Nike Ardilla, the young singer who was killed in a car accident in Bandung last Sunday. There was a sudden rush to buy Nike's latest album, Sandiwara Cinta (Comedy of Love), on Monday, following the news of her death. "We sold out the album in a matter of hours," Susi, an attendant at a cassette shop in King Plaza, said.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
New robbery technique
New robbery technique JAKARTA (JP): Police have uncovered another new form of theft, in which victims are first "informed" about fictitious accidents involving their relatives. Police arrested a young woman and her companion on Saturday for allegedly attempting to steal a 50 gram gold necklace from a female factory worker while traveling on a minibus on the Merak- Tomang highway, after lying to the victim about an accident. City Police spokesman Lt. Col.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Let law take its course
Let law take its course With the memory of the so-called Monitor case still lingering in our minds, emotions are now once again heated in large sections of our community because of what is perceived to be blasphemous statements made against the Prophet Muhammad.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Police take over investigation of Permadi
Police take over investigation of Permadi JAKARTA (JP): Police took over the investigation of psychic Permadi Satrio Wiwoho, who allegedly insulted Islam, from the Attorney General's Office yesterday. Attorney General spokesman Basrief Arief said that the office had found evidence that Permadi degraded Islam in various remarks and statements he made over the past year.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ferry sinks in Kahayan River
Ferry sinks in Kahayan River PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: One person was killed and 15 others went missing when a ferry sank in Kahayan River in the early hours of Tuesday. The ferry, Dewi Indah, was carrying 128 people, taking them from Kuala Kapuas to Palangka Raya. It sank near a base camp belonging to the timber company PT Ardjuna, Antara reported. The only victim known so far was identified as Mrs. Kusnadi, an employee of the Kapuas Social Services Office.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Training on radiology
Training on radiology JAKARTA (JP): Schering AG of Germany in cooperation with the Association of Indonesian Radiology Specialists is holding a two- day training course on advances in radiology. The course, which runs through today at Ciptomangunkusumo Hospital, is in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the invention of Rontgen rays, M. Jusuf Rizal of the Infobec Communications, said. The course is being presented by six radiology experts, including Alexander R.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Police asked to probe 23 labor exporters
Police asked to probe 23 labor exporters JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Manpower has requested that the National Police investigate 23 manpower supplier companies over alleged irregularities in the way they send workers overseas. Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief said he made the request following strong indication of irregularities. "If these allegations are confirmed, they will be prosecuted," Latief said at his office yesterday.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
No big tragedy
No big tragedy In the recent All England badminton tournament Indonesia succeeded in taking home only one title after the victory of our men's double team of Ricky Subagja/Rexi Mainaki over their compatriots Denny Kantono/Antonius. This has raised a disturbing question: Has Indonesia's domination in world badminton come to an end? From the perspective of sports, defeats are normal.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Airport service
Airport service It is always pleasant to depart and come back to an organized airport such as Sukarno-Hatta in Jakarta and, except for the restrooms and chairs, enjoy a fairly clean environment.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia and tourism
Indonesia and tourism From Pikiran Rakyat I would like to comment on the article by Moch. Djamali Z. (Pikiran Rakyat, March 14, 1995) about Indonesia. Indeed, Indonesia is not that popular in the United States, Western Europe and other countries which are technologically and industrially more advanced. And there is nothing wrong with that. Now let's look at Indonesia. The Indonesian people know the United States and Japan quite well.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bad loans at banks still rising
Bad loans at banks still rising JAKARTA (JP): Bad loans at the country's commercial banks increased to 3.97 percent of outstanding credits as of last January, from 3.88 percent last September and 3.53 in March last year. Governor of Bank Indonesia (the central bank) J. Soedradjad Djiwandono disclosed the increase at a hearing with the Trade and Finance Commission of the House of Representatives yesterday.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian marital law
Indonesian marital law The last few weeks I have followed the discussion about foreign men marrying Indonesian women. As I myself am a Dutchman newly married to an Indonesian woman, the discussion was quite interesting. First I want to thank Mr Hario Subayu for his explanation on visas, although some points, which could make the point of view of the immigration department more clear, are not mentioned yet. As I married in Indonesia under Indonesian law, I noticed a few things.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Thieves break into immigration office
Thieves break into immigration office BATAM, Riau: Police have arrested six people who were believed to be members of a syndicate which last month broke into the Batam Immigration Office and made off with a safe. Two other gang members are still at large, Antara reported. West Riau Police Chief Bagus Harrisanjaya said the safe contained a number of passports, some cash and a gun.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
NGOs protest arrests, demand freedom of press
NGOs protest arrests, demand freedom of press JAKARTA (JP): About 50 activists from 23 non-governmental organizations marched to the House of Representatives yesterday to protest the arrest of journalists and to demand greater freedom of the press. Waving banners and shouting slogans, the demonstrators demanded the release of two Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) reporters and an office assistant of the organization.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Japan Cultural Center nurses 15 years of good feeling
Japan Cultural Center nurses 15 years of good feeling By Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): Big buckets of red and yellow flowers have arrived along with various stalks of green and orange. A few Indonesian women crowd around the door of a classroom in the Japan Cultural Center in the Summitmas Building on Jl. Sudirman. "I want to get the best ones," states one student of a Japanese flower arrangement class, Ikebana, which is held every Friday.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Minimum wage for domestic helpers to be introduced
Minimum wage for domestic helpers to be introduced JAKARTA (JP): The City Manpower Office is considering to set minimum wages for domestic helpers to improve their living standards. The regulations are currently being prepared by the remuneration commission, Haryono, a member of the commission, told The Jakarta Post yesterday. He said the regulations will follow a study recently conducted by the University of Indonesia.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sunter factory workers protest over Idul Fitri bonus
Sunter factory workers protest over Idul Fitri bonus JAKARTA (JP): About 30 workers of PT Nusantara Teknik Dimensi Sentosa, a heavy equipment factory in Sunter, North Jakarta, filed a complaint with city council yesterday. The employees complained that the company has not yet fulfilled its obligation to give them Idul Fitri bonuses, as well as their salaries. They also complained that management has fired eight workers without clear reasons.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Deputy finance ministers of APEC discuss exchange rate
Deputy finance ministers of APEC discuss exchange rate JAKARTA (JP): The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) deputy finance ministers discussed the effects of excessive exchange rate movement on trade and investment in the region yesterday in preparation for next month's conference of finance ministers. The deputy ministers also discussed problems associated with the movement of short term capital between APEC's member economies and domestic resource mobilization of finance infrastructure.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Six state firms will be listed overseas
Six state firms will be listed overseas JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to float the shares of six state-owned companies through international stock markets to raise funds as part of its program to accelerate the prepayment of high-interest external loans, a minister said yesterday. Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said that the public offering of the six companies will include the divestment of the government's shares.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ramos asks Goh to delay Manila trip after hanging
Ramos asks Goh to delay Manila trip after hanging MANILA (Agencies): President Fidel Ramos said yesterday he had convinced Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong to postpone his scheduled official visit to the Philippines after Singapore hanged a Filipina maid, despite Manila's appeals for a stay of execution.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI, Malaysia model Moslem states: Expert
RI, Malaysia model Moslem states: Expert KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Strong economic growth in predominantly Moslem Malaysia and Indonesia has proven that Islam is not incompatible with rapid development, a U.S. military official said yesterday. Vice chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff William Owens said the booming economies and political stability of both countries showed that other Islamic nations could also pursue development policies in harmony with religion.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Satelindo selects Deutsche Telecom as stake acquirer
Satelindo selects Deutsche Telecom as stake acquirer JAKARTA (JP): After unexpectedly rejecting a British firm's bid to acquire 25 percent of its shares, PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo) yesterday agreed in principle to allow Deutsche Telekom of Germany to take the stake at US$586 million. Deutsche Telekom will acquire the 25 percent stake through its affiliate, Deutsche Telekom Mobilfunk (DeTeMobil), which runs both analog and digital cellular telecommunications in Germany.
Wed, 22 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.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Cartoon: Prince Valiant 3:05 TV Series: Fantasy 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music Competition: Asia Bagus 8:05 Humoria 9:00 World News 9:30 Music: Kamera Ria 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Murder on the Orient Express Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 21, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,700 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,225 74,500 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,050 0 ANWAR SIERAD 1,400 50 3,500 AQUA GOLDEN MISSISSIPI 2,800 0 ARGHA KARYA PRIMA INDUSTRY 1,875 25 95,000 ARGO PANTES 2,700 0 ASIANA IMI INDUSTRIES 1,600 0 ASTER DHARMA INDUSTRY 800 0 ASTRA GRAPHIA...
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Teachers advised not to use multiple choice test format
Teachers advised not to use multiple choice test format JAKARTA (JP): Teachers should keep the use of multiple choice tests to a minimum because of their inability to develop responsibility, competency and personality, a senior government official said yesterday.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Koja residents will fight for higher compensation
Koja residents will fight for higher compensation JAKARTA (JP): Residents in Koja Utara subdistrict in North Jakarta have pledged to continue fighting for higher compensation for their land, despite being warned off by the mayor. Head of the Koja resident's delegation H.M. Saman told reporters that all of his members will continue to fight because they have rights to the land and the battle is not over yet.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Police say Oki to be charged for murders
Police say Oki to be charged for murders JAKARTA (JP): Police convinced members of the House of Representatives that Hernoko Dewantono, alias Oki, the main suspect in a triple murder in Los Angeles, will face murder charges. "We're absolutely sure he'll be tried," National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman Astrosemitro told House members overseeing legal affairs yesterday. "I really hope that no one thinks the suspect will be released or that the case will be closed," said the four-star general.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sham accident
Sham accident From Kompas On Jan. 24, 1995, at about six o'clock in the evening I drove from Plumpang Semper to Tanjung Priok on the by-pass. The traffic was heavy but I had nothing to worry about because I drove carefully. But all of a sudden, I felt something bumping against the left side of my car. I stopped to find out what had happened. I saw a man lying on the road, with a "wound" on his right hand. There were four other men with him, one of them claiming to be a military man.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Two more Pelni ships constructed
Two more Pelni ships constructed JAKARTA (JP): Jos L. Meyer-Papenburg of Germany won a contract yesterday from the government to construct two passenger ships for the state-owned shipping company PT Pelayaran Indonesia (Pelni).
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Developer wanted for fraud
Developer wanted for fraud JAKARTA (JP): A total of 476 applicants for various types of low-cost houses in Wanasari, Bekasi have lodged formal complaints against PT Jaya Graha, the developer. The residents raised the protest on Monday with the Jakarta office of the Legal Aid Institute as well as City Police for the illegal activity of the company. According to the protesters, the developer cheated the applicants by illegally taking between Rp 1 million and Rp 3 million from each applicant.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Austria plans to focus its relations on Asia
Austria plans to focus its relations on Asia JAKARTA (JP): Despite its admission into the European Union, Austrian President Thomas Klestil yesterday asserted his country's intent to focus its relations on Asia, and Indonesia in particular. Following a meeting with President Soeharto at Merdeka Palace, Klestil said that Austria has designated this year The Year of Asia and marked its beginning by embarking on a trip to Indonesia.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Triangle to spur growth
Triangle to spur growth MANILA (AFP): A growth triangle encompassing contiguous areas of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand can generate US$15 billion to $20 billion in business opportunities, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said yesterday. This estimate was reached following an ADB-financed study by 30 experts, identifying almost 100 projects, programs and policies required to develop the triangle in the next 10 years, the Philippine-based ADB said in a statement.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Calls to restrict alcohol sales
Calls to restrict alcohol sales SEMARANG, Central Java: Members of the Central Java Legislative Council are calling on the authorities to control the manufacturing and selling of alcoholic beverages, following reports that several people have died after consuming a traditional alcoholic drink. Several people in Mojolaban, Sukoharjo, died after drinking ciu, a locally-made beverage that mixes alcohol from sugar cane with soft drinks, also popularly called "three dimensions".
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
House leaders endorse handling of Bintang's case
House leaders endorse handling of Bintang's case JAKARTA (JP): The leaders of the House of Representatives praised the United Development Party (PPP) yesterday for adhering to legal procedures in their steps to dismiss Sri Bintang Pamungkas. Six of PPP's top executives, led by party secretary general Tosari Widjaya, informed House leaders of their highly controversial plan to fire the whistle-blowing Bintang.
Wed, 22 Mar 1995, 00:00 WIB
Missing engineer feared murdered
Missing engineer feared murdered SINGAPORE (AFP): Police were yesterday investigating whether human body parts found in the sea here over the last week were those of a South African engineer who went missing after a shopping trip in Singapore. Parts of a decomposed body have been recovered from the sea off Singapore's Clifford Pier since March 13, police said, as local newspapers linked the grisly find to Gerard George Lowe, a chemical engineer with South African Breweries.