Archive: 24 April 1995
41 articles found
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Youths bear responsibility of environment care
Youths bear responsibility of environment care JAKARTA (JP): Young people around the world must be committed to preserving the environment today and be involved in decision- making processes if we are to achieve a cleaner, more environmentally-sound world, United Nations Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali says.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Prisoner killed in Cipinang
Prisoner killed in Cipinang JAKARTA (JP): A prisoner in the Cipinang penitentiary in East Jakarta was stabbed to death on Friday with a fork. Head of the East Jakarta police Lt. Col. Miyanto reported on Saturday that the victim, identified as Zulkifli, alias Muzakir, in his 30s, was stabbed in his chest, head and buttocks by his cellmate El Presley Silaban in front of their cell at around 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hooligans still operating
Hooligans still operating From Kompas At 12.40 on April 2, 1995, I was driving my car along Jl. Jend. Sudirman and Jl. Thamrin towards Jl. Merdeka Barat on my way to lunch with a friend. When passing the fountain circle, I felt the left tire was flat. I then slowly drove the car on to Jl. Merdeka Barat and parked it on the side of the road, a few yards before the main gate of the Defense and Security building.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rad tape delays reimbursement of clove funds
Rad tape delays reimbursement of clove funds JAKARTA (JP): Rebutting earlier government predictions, the privately-controlled Clove Marketing and Buffer Stocking Agency (BPPC) has announced that the reimbursement of the clove farmers' compulsory savings would run much slower than expected, due to "administrative reasons". "We have planned to start reimbursing the clove farmers' savings collected from their 1993 harvest in August.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Ban private cars on Sundays'
'Ban private cars on Sundays' JAKARTA (JP): An official in charge of living environment affairs has come up with a novel but radical idea of making Jakarta's major roads free of privately owned cars on Sundays. Blaming the highly polluted air in Jakarta on the uncontrolled growth in the number of cars, Aboejoewono, the city's chief of the environmental office, said that to get rid of the problem, the number of cars on the capital's roads should be gradually limited.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Paint them white: Mayor
Paint them white: Mayor MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan Mayor Bahtiar Djafar has ordered all buildings along the city's main roads to be painted white to welcome Indonesia's 50th independence anniversary. Bahtiar issued the order to all district and subdistrict chiefs to ensure that the order be carried out. He warned that any house or building owner ignoring the order would face sanctions. If the owner happens to run a shop, for example, his license will be revoked, he said as reported by Antara.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tele-quiz disrupts phone system
Tele-quiz disrupts phone system JAKARTA (JP): The former chief of the Jakarta office of state- owned telecommunications company PT Telkom has urged television stations not to air tele-quiz shows during peak hours. John Welly said over the weekend that it would be better if the stations aired such shows earlier than the current airing time. "Currently, the shows are broadcast from 7.30 p.m until 8 p.m.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
East Timor heightens alert
East Timor heightens alert DILI, East Timor: Local police chief Col. Andreas Sugianto has said that he has prepared 1,000 security officers in anticipation of demonstrations during the United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali's Indonesian visit. "We have prepared two battalions of ABRI (Armed Forces) members in anticipation of any security disturbance," he said on Friday.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
City relocates traders from Kebayoran Lama
City relocates traders from Kebayoran Lama JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of street vendors operating at the Kebayoran Lama market in South Jakarta have been relocated to 11 markets throughout the city as part of the promotion of the Clean Friday activity. Nine of the 11 markets used to accommodate the vendors are located in Tebet, Pasar Minggu, Melawai, Cidodol, Cipulir, Santa, Manggis, Pasar Rumput and Pondok Indah.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Women's affairs office protested
Women's affairs office protested REMBANG, Central Java (JP): Hundreds of female activists staged a rare demonstration near the grave of Indonesia's emancipation pioneer R.A. Kartini, accusing the government of doing little to lift women's dignity. Members of the demonstration, organized by activists from Yogyakarta, Central Java, demanded that the ministry of women's roles be dissolved for having failed to defend Indonesian women's interests.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Aceh badly needs 5,856 teachers
Aceh badly needs 5,856 teachers BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Aceh Governor Syamsuddin Mahmud says that the province is still in need of 5,856 elementary school teachers because the appointment of part-time teachers is prohibited by the government. "Aceh still requires 3,850 regular teachers and 2,006 sports and art teachers," he was quoted by Antara as saying during a hearing with the provincial legislative council last week.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Some facts about the 1955 meeting
Some facts about the 1955 meeting JAKARTA (JP): "We, the peoples of Asia and Africa, 1.4 billion strong, far more than half the human population of the world, we can mobilize what I have called the moral violence of nations in favor of peace." These were the words that Indonesia's first president Sukarno opened the Asia Africa Conference with in 1955 in Bandung. With these words, the nation embarked on a persistent, if somewhat meandering, campaign to establish peace.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
The Spirit of Bandung lives on 40 years later
The Spirit of Bandung lives on 40 years later By Santi W.E. Soekanto BANDUNG (JP): Forty years after the Asia Africa Conference in Bandung, which gave birth to the "Ten Principles" that honor peace, conflict remains as rife as it was before the 1955 declaration. Many countries, however, believe that the Bandung Declaration is still very relevant and plays a role, at least as a guide, in any attempt to establish peace in the world.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Kantor stresses talks with Japan on auto trade
Kantor stresses talks with Japan on auto trade WASHINGTON (Kyodo): The United States will continue to seek an accord on auto trade with Japan through negotiations rather than press Tokyo with retaliatory threats, U.S. Trade Representative Mickey Kantor said Friday. ''We have said before that we will not wait forever, which we won't.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
LAPD hands over evidence on Oki's case
LAPD hands over evidence on Oki's case JAKARTA (JP): Los Angeles police have finally handed over material evidence from the homicide case involving the main suspect, Harnoko Dewantono, and the murders of three people in Los Angeles. With the arrival of the evidence, Jakarta police sources say, it is increasingly likely that Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, will be tried here.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Economists question government's cement policy
Economists question government's cement policy By Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): The consequence of the recent price increase is immense, prompting many concerned parties to speak up and call for the improved handling of the cement industry.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bandung busy on eve of Asia-Africa celebration
Bandung busy on eve of Asia-Africa celebration BANDUNG (JP): The usually quiet city of Bandung was busy and ablaze with sounds of sirens as United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali and some 60 ministers arrived here yesterday to attend the commemoration of the Asia-Africa Conference and the NAM Ministerial meeting.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir confident of victory, ends campaign
Mahathir confident of victory, ends campaign KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday wrapped up a bruising eight-day campaign for re-election, with a smooth victory assured in all but two of Malaysia's 13 states. "We stand a good chance of being returned to power in Penang," said Mahathir, as he finished a second visit to the northern showcase industrial hub yesterday where the National Front coalition faces a strong challenge.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Industries still slow in warming up to green habits
Industries still slow in warming up to green habits JAKARTA (JP): More government incentives are needed to convince Indonesia's rapidly growing industrial sector that being environmentally-friendly does not necessarily mean losing profits, an environmental activist says.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
E. Timorese in Australia
E. Timorese in Australia During the visit of the Australian Minister of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs to Indonesia it was learned that 700 East Timorese had sought political asylum in Australia. They had entered Australia using tourist visas. The Australian government rejected the request. We are not convinced that so many East Timorese voluntarily asked for political asylum all at the same time.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt firm imports cement
Govt firm imports cement JAKARTA (JP): PT Dharma Niaga, a state-owned trading company will import 1.1 million tons of cement this year under a one-year contract with a supplier in China. Benarto, president of Dharma Niaga, said here on Saturday that the imported cement would be of grades 425 and 525 or equivalent in quality to portland cement as recommended by ministry of public works.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Firms probed over pollution
Firms probed over pollution SURABAYA, East Java: Chief of the East Java Police command Maj. Gen. Roesmanhadi says that six companies will be investigated for allegedly polluting the environment. "Nobody is above the law in cases of polluting the environment," he was quoted by Antara as saying last week. Head of the economic investigation division of the East Java police Lt. Col.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mayor upset by developer
Mayor upset by developer JAKARTA (JP): The deputy governor, responsible for government affairs, Idroes, said he will ask the North Jakarta mayor to examine the reasons for the reduction in the number of public facilities to be given by PT Summarecon, a housing developer, to city administration. "The mayoralty should recheck the data submitted by the company," he said.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Conservation fails without civic role
Conservation fails without civic role JAKARTA (JP): Environmentalists warned on Saturday that the high-profile state-sponsored conservation drive will fail unless it involves the public. Emil Salim and Andi Hakim Nasution said in a seminar that the public should take the initiative in promoting conservation and not depend on the government.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bandung takes international stage once again
Bandung takes international stage once again By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BANDUNG (JP): This quiet provincial town 180 kilometers south of Jakarta seems an unlikely place to discuss world affairs. But tomorrow it will host an important meeting with an agenda which includes many of the issues dominating today's international scene.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Zoo now equipped with open-air enclosures
Zoo now equipped with open-air enclosures JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said that the construction of open-air enclosures constitutes the most suitable choice for the well-being of the animals. Speaking at the inauguration of a tiger enclosure donated by Mrs. P. Schutzer and her friends on Friday, the governor said that besides supporting programs on the preservation of animals, the enclosure can also function as a water catchment.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
China a boon for managers
China a boon for managers JAKARTA (JP): Thanks to China's rapid economic growth, Asia's managers are expecting annual pay increases of up to sixty percent, a recent study conducted by The World's Executive's Digest says. The Hong Kong-based publication also says that "executives with the best pay prospects are those in strategic regional positions which include responsibility for the China market".
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Seventeen killed in accident
Seventeen killed in accident DENPASAR, Bali: Head of the Badung police precinct Lt. Col. C.N. Patty said Saturday that 17 people were killed and more than 20 others wounded in 21 traffic accidents between January and March. "The first quarterly traffic recapitulation shows that road accidents caused a total loss of Rp 5.58 million (US$2,510)," Patty was quoted by Antara as saying.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Settlers bound for Natuna
Settlers bound for Natuna PEKANBARU, Riau: The Riau provincial government plans to send 810 families to begin a new life on Natuna Island in the South China Sea this year. The land for their housing and farming has already been prepared, head of Riau's Transmigration Office Iskandar Husen told Antara. Now it's only a matter of sending them, he said.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bakers killed by truck
Bakers killed by truck MEDAN, North Sumatra: Three employees of a bakery were killed and dozens others were injured when a heavily-loaded truck rammed into their shop on Saturday night. The three victims, all women, were killed when the building collapsed from the crash, Antara reported. (emb)
Mon, 24 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.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Occidental's oil stake
Occidental's oil stake NEW YORK (Opecna): Canadian Occidental Petroleum has announced the acquisition of a 26.7 percent working interest in production- sharing contracts for the Kai and Barakan blocks, in eastern Indonesia. As part of the agreement, Occidental also had an option to acquire a 26.7 percent working interest in the adjacent Tanimbar and Rebi blocks, the company said in a press release.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Local share prices continue falling
Local share prices continue falling JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta stock market continued its sideway drift last week as investors pondered upon the implications of a chain of events unfolding swiftly across the local and foreign financial markets. The JSX composite index closed virtually unchanged from the previous week at 419.5 points by the end of last Friday. Despite efforts by the Central Bank of Japan to control Japan's escalating yen against the U.S.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI defends record on labor rights
RI defends record on labor rights JAKARTA (JP): A senior Ministry of Manpower official has called the United States "stubborn" for continuing to criticize Jakarta's record on workers' rights, even after being given an elaborate explanation. Suwarto, the Director General for Industrial Relations and Labor Standards, said the criticisms, stated by a senior State Department official during his visit here last week, showed that the United States is trying to impose its values on Indonesia.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Equal treatment for E. Timor
Equal treatment for E. Timor By Hadi Soesastro JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's view of East Timor's economic development is a subject of debate because it is believed to differ markedly from the perspective of the East Timorese. It is inevitable that the view from Jakarta differs from the local viewpoint, be it East Timor, Bengkulu or Central Kalimantan. This problem is shared by all Indonesian provinces, especially those which are geographically distant from Jakarta.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Students divided on role of politics in universities
Students divided on role of politics in universities By Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): Despite strong support from a number of prominent scholars towards the critical attitude of university students today, students are divided on the issue. "Our main duty here is to study. Being a part of organizations or student groups is only a side advantage we get from being a student," said Gordianus Riyamunov, chairman of the student senate of Atmajaya University in Jakarta.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Cartoon: Little Wizards 3:00 Children's Program: Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 Student Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Family Welfare: Health 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: South Sulawesi 6:30 Religious Teachings: Buddhism 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama: Komedi Indonesia 8:05 TV Series: Santa Barbara 9:00 World News 9:30 Music: Irama Masa Kini 10:25 Film 10:55 Late News 11:05 Film: Dirty Dozen (continued) Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Argentina douses Indonesia's fire in Fed Cup drama
Argentina douses Indonesia's fire in Fed Cup drama JAKARTA (JP): To be or not to be. Yayuk Basuki displayed the best tennis of her career but it was not enough to give a struggling Indonesian team a most awaited victory over Argentina in their Federation Cup yesterday.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bapepam wants a periodic review of transaction fees
Bapepam wants a periodic review of transaction fees JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has ordered the management of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) to periodically review the transaction fees it charges to exchange members and investors. Bapepam said on Saturday that the evaluation on the amount of the transaction fees should be carried out at least once in three months.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Philippine trade deficit
Philippine trade deficit MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' trade deficit in the first two months of 1995 shrank to US$1.052 billion, down 6.1 percent from the same period in 1994, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said in a statement Saturday. Exports grew by about 28.7 percent to $2.418 billion while imports grew by 15.7 percent to $3.47 billion dollars, the NSO said.
Mon, 24 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
NAM officials call for additional meeting
NAM officials call for additional meeting By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BANDUNG (JP): Ministers of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) will cap off their three-day gathering on Thursday with an additional meeting to plot a common view on such critical issues as nuclear non-proliferation and reform of the United Nations Security Council. The decision to hold an extra-ordinary meeting came at the closing session of NAM's two-day senior officials meeting which ended on late Saturday night.