Archive: 11 April 1995
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Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah not affected by dollar plunge: Analysts
Rupiah not affected by dollar plunge: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): Although the U.S. dollar fell against the Japanese yen to reach another post-war record low yesterday, analysts said the rupiah was holding firm and that monetary instability was unlikely in the near future. "There should not be any reason for panic in the immediate future about the rupiah and other regional currencies," James Castle, president of investment consulting firm Business Advisory Indonesia, told The Jakarta Post yesterday.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dollar falls to new low in Tokyo
Dollar falls to new low in Tokyo TOKYO (Agencies): The dollar renewed a global low to hit 80.15 yen on the Tokyo foreign exchange market early yesterday despite greenback-supporting market intervention by the Bank of Japan. It was quoted at 82.92-82.97 yen in afternoon trading, against 83.89-83.92 yen the previous trading day here and 83.68 yen quoted in New York late Friday.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pulp, paper exports surge
Pulp, paper exports surge JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's exports of paper and paperboard increased by 40 percent from 591,800 tons in 1993 to 826,300 tons last year and those of pulp by 98 percent from 123,600 tons to 243,000 tons, according to the industry's association. Kahar Haryopuspito, executive director of the Indonesian Pulp and Paper Association, said in a statement here yesterday that Indonesia, with its huge forest resources, is poised to become the world's leading pulp and paper producer.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Police look for alleged killer of tattooed woman
Police look for alleged killer of tattooed woman JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives are searching for a man who allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend on Friday, a spokesman for city police headquarters said. Police had earlier apprehended another suspect, identified as Soni, who is believed to have illegally possessed the gun and bullets used to shoot Intan Sari Dewi, 24, at the latter's house, on Jl. Matraman Raya, Kebon Manggis, Matraman, in East Jakarta, on Friday afternoon.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
KONI ruling upsets PHRI
KONI ruling upsets PHRI JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian hockey association will abide by the National Sports Council's decision to bar the hockey team from participating in the 18th Southeast Asian Games, despite disagreeing with the council's reasoning. The chief of the PHRI hockey association, Raj Kumar Singh, disagreed yesterday with the sports council (KONI) and training director Moch. Hindarto's claim that the hockey team is not prepared for the Dec. 9-17 SEA games.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Multibreeder to distribute bonus shares
Multibreeder to distribute bonus shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Multibreeder Adirama Indonesia will distribute a cash dividend of Rp 65 per share and one bonus share with a face value of Rp 1,000 for each two existing shares. Junus Karman, a director of Multibreeder, said after the company's annual shareholder meeting yesterday that the issuance of bonus shares will not change the composition of shareholders.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
City foregoes billions due to illegal billboards
City foregoes billions due to illegal billboards JAKARTA (JP): The municipal administration suffers huge financial losses every year due to the unauthorized setting up of billboards across the capital, the head of the city's revenue office said yesterday. Wahab Rachmatsyah said that at the moment there are at least 6,000 unauthorized billboards up around the city.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
17 temas to attend world bridge tourney
17 temas to attend world bridge tourney JAKARTA (JP): Seventeen countries representing their respective zones have confirmed their entry in the 5th World Junior Bridge Team Championship to be held in Bali in July. The biennial event, under the full sanction of the World Bridge Federation, was inaugurated in Amsterdam in 1987. On that occasion Indonesia managed to finish fourth.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Forestry firm owes Rp 350b
Forestry firm owes Rp 350b JAKARTA (JP): A central bank official revealed yesterday that the troubled Dayak Besar Group, currently facing sanctions by the Ministry of Forestry, is in arrears on loans totaling Rp 350 billion (US$157.6 million) to a group of private banks. "No subsidiaries of Dayak Besar owed any money to state-owned banks.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Golden Gloves boxing postponed
Golden Gloves boxing postponed JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association has postponed the Golden Gloves championships from June to November to give host Dili, East Timor ample time to prepare for such a major event. Sukendar Widjaja, secretary general of the East Timor boxing governing body, said yesterday the four-month delay, announced by the association over the weekend, would help the organizers over come their financial problem prior to the annual boxing meet.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
117 rescued in ferry mishap
117 rescued in ferry mishap SINGAPORE (AFP): Some 117 passengers were plucked to safety by rescue workers after a ferry ran aground on the reefs off Singapore while on its way from Indonesia, police and Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) officials said yesterday.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
New hospital in Bumi Serpong
New hospital in Bumi Serpong JAKARTA (JP): PT KPJ Medica, an Indonesian-Malaysian joint venture company, will build a 100-bed hospital in Bumi Serpong Damai, 50 kilometers west of here, in August. The company's chief commissioner, Rahmat Ismail, said the hospital, which will require a US$11 million investment, is expected to start operation by early 1997. The hospital will be 75 percent owned by Kumpulan Perubatan Johor (KPJ) Sdn. Bhd.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia 'will go bankrupt' if PAS wins: Minister
Malaysia 'will go bankrupt' if PAS wins: Minister KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's party yesterday warned voters that Malaysia's rapid development and rich economy could be brought to ruin if the opposition was elected to power in polls this month.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tanamur and Cafe Batavia closed by authorities
Tanamur and Cafe Batavia closed by authorities JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta administration temporarily closed down two famous nightclubs -- Tanamur and Cafe Batavia -- yesterday morning for allegedly failing to abide by the existing regulations governing amusement centers, an official said.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Villagers encroach on prison island
Villagers encroach on prison island CILACAP, Central Java: The authorities plan to resettle an estimated 900 people illegally occupying parts of Nusa Kambangan, which is well-known as a prison island for hardcore criminals. The regency government has declared the island closed to settlers but people from the mainland, especially Cilacap, have been setting up residence there. "Most of the 900 people now residing on the islands are farmers, traders and workers," Lt. Col.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia sends note to China over Natuna case
Indonesia sends note to China over Natuna case JAKARTA (JP): A foreign ministry official confirmed yesterday reports that Indonesia has sent a diplomatic note concerning China's inclusion of the Natuna islands in its maps. Also yesterday, Air Force Commander Marshall Rilo Pambudi, said air patrols in the Natuna area would be intensified. The Director of Asia and Pacific Affairs, Kusnadi Pudjiwinarto, told journalists that the note had been sent to the Chinese government "some time ago".
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Schroders Plc vows to tap RI capital market
Schroders Plc vows to tap RI capital market JAKARTA (JP): Schroders Plc, one of Britain's major merchant banks, pledged a stronger commitment yesterday to tapping the potential of the Indonesian capital market despite continued drops in share prices over the last few months. George Mallinckrodt, the visiting chairman of the British bank, said that the long-term prospects of the Indonesian market remained good, even tough the exchange's condition was not very favorable at present.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
500 workers go on strike
500 workers go on strike SEMARANG, Central Java: Over 500 workers of a furniture factory went on strike yesterday, demanding that their daily wage be raised from Rp 1,500 ($0.68) to Rp 3,000. The workers began their sit-in at 8. a.m. They vowed to continue the strike until the company meets their demand. The government has set the minimum daily wage for workers in Central Java at Rp 3,000 as of this month.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hutomo sprints to win Lido rally
Hutomo sprints to win Lido rally JAKARTA (JP): Hutomo Mandala Putra sped to the national sprint rally championship title at the Lido Lake resort, Sukabumi, West Java, on Sunday. Partnering with Ricardo Gelael in a Subaru Impreza, Hutomo completed the grueling 18-kilometer track in the fastest time of 11 minutes and 12 seconds, just two seconds ahead of second finishers Tony Hardianto and Anthony Sarwono.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
New cement prices unlikely to draw investors
New cement prices unlikely to draw investors JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Trade Satrio B. Joedono said yesterday that the recent 40 percent increase in cement reference prices would not attract new entrants to the cement industry. However, the new prices would encourage existing cement producers to make new investments for the expansion of their production capacities to meet increasing demand on the domestic market, he said after meeting with visiting South African ministers.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Golf meet for the disabled
Golf meet for the disabled JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman will open a charity amateur golf tournament on Apr. 23 at the Pondok Indah golf course, South Jakarta. The tournament is being held to help the Society for the Care of Indonesian Disabled Children raise funds for organizing the 10th Asia-Pacific conference for the rehabilitation of the disabled, slated for Sept. 12 here.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Canceled haj pilgrims will be reimbursed
Canceled haj pilgrims will be reimbursed JAKARTA (JP): The government, consoling the thousands of frustrated prospective pilgrims who have had to cancel their journey to Mecca this year, promised yesterday to simplify procedures for reimbursement. Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher said in his radio message to officials under his ministry that the government will reimburse in full the fees already paid by prospective pilgrims on the waiting list.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Autonomy program to go ahead
Autonomy program to go ahead JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to go ahead and give greater autonomy to 26 regencies next week despite objections from two government ministries. State Minister of Administrative Reform T.B. Silalahi said yesterday that the central government's pilot project will hand over more tasks and responsibilities to the regencies and will be launched by President Soeharto on April 17.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Irian glaciers cleaned up
Irian glaciers cleaned up JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: A 20 member clean-up team of PT Freeport Indonesia has removed some 800 kilograms of refuse from the Carstenz and Meren glaciers at the top of the Jayawijaya mountains. PT Freeport, which operates a giant mining company near one of the world's last remaining equatorial glaciers, said yesterday the team found everything from home-made crampons, gloves and plastic bags to poles.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Military denies report of massacre in Irian
Military denies report of massacre in Irian JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces yesterday denied reports originating from Australia suggesting that its members had massacred as many as 37 separatist rebels in Irian Jaya. "There have been separate clashes, we lost one man and they lost one. But there was never any massacre," Soeyono told reporters. "I haven't received any report about incidents involving that many casualties.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Air Force will receive 18 fighters next year
Air Force will receive 18 fighters next year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will receive 18 of the 20 Hawk jet fighters it ordered from Britain next year, Air Force Chief of Staff Marshall Rilo Pambudi said yesterday at the Halim Perdanakusumah air base. Rilo told The Jakarta Post that the Hawk 100 and Hawk 200 planes will be delivered in phases and the other two planes will be delivered later. He did not specify any dates.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Convicted triple murderer asks for forgiveness
Convicted triple murderer asks for forgiveness JAKARTA (JP): A convicted triple murderer facing imminent execution asked for forgiveness yesterday from the relatives of his victims and urged the authorities to allow him to donate his organs. "I would like to apologize for the distress that I have caused the relatives of the victims," Karta Cahyadi said during a meeting with Attorney General Singgih. "I am so sorry that I killed the three people.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Manila, KL discuss defense cooperation
Manila, KL discuss defense cooperation MANILA (AFP): The Philippines and Malaysia will discuss closer defense cooperation involving both military operations and defense industries in Kuala Lumpur later this month, the head of Malaysian defense forces said yesterday. The talks will include "army-navy cooperation on the ground... exchange of information programs, about (the) defense industry getting together", Paduka Ismail Bin Omar told reporters after meeting President Fidel Ramos.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 10, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,675 50 2,500 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,200 -50 500 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,350 0 ANWAR SIERAD 1,250 -50 29,500 AQUA GOLDEN MISSISSIPI 2,800 0 ARGHA KARYA PRIMA INDUSTRY 1,850 -25 77,000 ARGO PANTES 2,650 0 ASIANA IMI INDUSTRIES 1,250 0 ASTER DHARMA INDUSTRY 850 50 500...
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Junior c'ship opens today
Junior c'ship opens today JAKARTA (JP): A total of 126 budding athletes from 18 Indonesian provinces will compete in the junior national gymnastics championship at the Senayan Volleyball Hall this morning. "The objective of this national championship is to scout talents," Andi Darusalam Tabusala of the Indonesian Gymnastics Association said in a statement yesterday. Andi urged coaches not to force their rookies into doing movements too difficult for them.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Developer's negligence criticized
Developer's negligence criticized JAKARTA (JP): Representatives of PT Modernland Realty Ltd., the developer which has been repeatedly warned by city administration for its failure to build public and social facilities worth Rp 1 billion (US$454,545), failed to show up at the City Council. Councilor Banjar Marpaung told reporters at City Council yesterday that none of the developer's officials, which were summoned, turned up.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Oki's lawyers in battle
Oki's lawyers in battle JAKARTA (JP): Amir Syamsuddin, former lawyer of suspected murderer Oki, lodged a formal complaint yesterday with the police against Oki's current lawyers, Ruhut Sitompoel and Tommy Sihotang, for allegedly blackening his name with the public.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hospital service
Hospital service One really does not expect to be cheated by one of Jakarta's better hospitals -- but I was. The other day I went to RS Abdi Waluyo for an X-ray of my arthritic left shoulder, to send to my surgeon in the UK -- also for a check-up X-ray on my left hip, upon which he had performed a replacement operation in 1990. I inquired the cost and was told Rp 20,000 per shot, so I went ahead.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pilgrims' problems
Pilgrims' problems The sharp increase in the number of haj pilgrims from 165,000 last year to 231,000 this year should have been ample warning that serious problems could loom ahead for the government's program for sending them to the Holy Land. Transporting such a great number of people within a short period is not an easy job.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Monas racers apprehended
Monas racers apprehended JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta police ticketed four motorists and one motorcyclist for allegedly speeding near Monas (the National Monument) Square on Saturday night. According to Central Jakarta police chief, Lt. Col. Murawi Effendi, four of the people involved were driving sedans and pick-ups while a fifth was riding a motorcycle. The streets around Monas square have frequently been used by young "racers" as a racing circuit.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pilgrimage to Jerusalem
Pilgrimage to Jerusalem With reference to Mr Ali Haidar Basyaiban's letter of April 6, 1995, I would like to share my knowledge that all pilgrims traveling to Israel are issued, at their request, with a visa on a separate sheet of paper. This enables nationals from Indonesia, Malaysia and other countries (who do not have diplomatic relations with Israel) to visit Israel, without causing undue problems for the passport holders. Name and address withheld
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Permadi engaged in clandestine activities: ABRI
Permadi engaged in clandestine activities: ABRI JAKARTA (JP): The controversy surrounding the allegedly blasphemous remarks of psychic Permadi Satrio Wiwoho continues to grow, with the Armed Forces (ABRI) now accusing him of engaging in clandestine activities. Chief for ABRI general affairs Lt. Gen. Soeyono said yesterday that ABRI considers Permadi as a dangerous clandestine activist because he was using tactics that could endanger the stability and security of the nation.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tensions remain high in southern Philippines
Tensions remain high in southern Philippines ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (Reuter): Police and troops throughout the tense southern Philippines were at the highest levels of alert yesterday amid fears of renewed attacks by Moro rebels. Government forces continued to pursue Abu Sayyaf rebels deep into the interior of Mindanao island but the army said there was a chance the fundamentalists, still believed to be holding hostages, would escape.
Tue, 11 Apr 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, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Korean bank in Hanoi
Korean bank in Hanoi HANOI (AFP): The Korean Exchange Bank (KEB) has opened a representative office in Hanoi, becoming the first South Korean bank to operate in northern Vietnam, a report said yesterday. The Vietnam News quoted a bank official as saying the KEB will soon seek permission from Vietnam's State Committee for Cooperation and Investment (SCCI) to open a second representative office in the southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Cement and inflation
Cement and inflation The announcement of new local benchmark prices for cement last month has led to many comments which, in general, foresee a sharp rise in the inflation rate for 1995, possibly exceeding the 10 percent limit. No less an authority than the Central Bureau of Statistics anticipates that the increase in cement prices will affect the rate of inflation.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
335,000 to get polio vaccines
335,000 to get polio vaccines BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: About 335,000 children under five years of age will be given free polio vaccinations over the coming two years. The program is part of the state-sponsored drive aimed at eradicating polio nationwide by the year 2000, chief of the provincial health office Soedarsono said yesterday. The government will launch the national immunization program in September.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
New market area to be ready soon
New market area to be ready soon JAKARTA (JP): The market festival project, designed to give Jakarta the latest concept in leisure, sports and recreation, on Jl. Rasuna Said in Kuningan, South Jakarta, is expected to be completed soon, an executive of the project said yesterday.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ramos to ask Singapore to reopen case
Ramos to ask Singapore to reopen case MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos yesterday suspended an ambassador and fired another for allegedly failing to help Flor Contemplacion, the Filipina maid executed in Singapore on March 17, and said he would ask Singapore to reopen her case.
Tue, 11 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Inggeris and Britain
Inggeris and Britain Jeremy Gibbons gave a public service in the April l7, 1995 issue of The Jakarta Post when he raised the subject of the irksome habit of Indonesians naming the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Inggeris. Although I am English, I can well understand the Scots, Welsh and Irish displeasure at being lumped together with the English in this casual way. No Sumatran or Balinese would wish to be called Orang Jawa. The parallel is exact.