Archive: 6 April 1995
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Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Alcatel wins US$5 million contract
Alcatel wins US$5 million contract JAKARTA (JP): French telecommunications firm Alcatel has won a contract for the construction of a microwave transmission network linking Ujungpandang in South Sulawesi with Pagal in Flores. Alcatel's director of corporate relations in Asia, Laurent de Segonzac, said on Tuesday night that his company would complete the construction of the US$5 million network by the middle of 1996.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
SEA Games lifters to train in Bogor
SEA Games lifters to train in Bogor JAKARTA (JP): Bogor, West Java, has been named as the training site for selected national weight lifters destined for the Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in December. Starting today, 36 lifters will undergo rigorous training programs at the Gajah Sena gymnasium, in preparation for their participation in the region's sporting extravaganza. Every three months their performances will be evaluated through a series of trials among themselves.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
China's structures on reef to stay temporarily: Ramos
China's structures on reef to stay temporarily: Ramos MANILA (Agencies): Philippine President Fidel Ramos said yesterday that structures set up by China on a disputed reef claimed by the Philippines in the South China Sea would "not be touched" for the time being. Ramos said the agreement was reached in a regular bilateral meeting between top-level Philippine and Chinese foreign department officials in Beijing on March 19.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Haj quota
Haj quota From Pikiran Rakyat I disagree with the policy of the Saudi Arabian government to limit the quota for the haj pilgrims from foreign countries. Actually, the Saudi Arabian government should limit the number of local pilgrims (especially the illegal pilgrims), that keep increasing every year. They do not set up tents; they cook, eat, drink, sleep or even dump garbage in the street. If necessary they should be prohibited from doing so.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Angry buffalo sparks commotion
Angry buffalo sparks commotion CIREBON, West Java: A female buffalo, which residents believed was "under heavy stress", went on the rampage yesterday through the city's streets, hurting three people and destroying several pedicabs. Eyewitnesses theorized that the beast went mad upon seeing another buffalo bleed in agony as a butcher slit its neck, Antara reported.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bon Jovi concert: 'No drugs, booze'
Bon Jovi concert: 'No drugs, booze' JAKARTA (JP): Pop Rocker Bon Jovi will play in Jakarta on May 6, at the former Ancol race circuit, North Jakarta, with the slogan "No drugs, no booze." Tri H. Sudwikatmono, daughter of tycoon Sudwikatmono and president director of Indo Ent.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt asked to give equal right to market entry
Govt asked to give equal right to market entry JAKARTA (JP): Experts suggested yesterday that the government open up Indonesia's market to all companies since protectionist policies have only concentrated the country's wealth into the hands of a few conglomerates. Didik J.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Recalling undemocratic
Recalling undemocratic From Sinar Pagi Sinar Pagi published an article entitled Mega stresses no recalling for PDI. The paper also said that the Chairperson of Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), Megawati, will issue an instruction to the effect that PDI will not recall its members from the Legislative Bodies. This shows that Mega has been mature in making decision. Recalling a member indicates incapability of the party concerned to anticipate the aspiration of its members.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mayoralty denies new permits to developer
Mayoralty denies new permits to developer JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta mayoralty yesterday announced that it has momentarily stopped issuing new building permits (IMB) to PT Summarecon Agung, a giant housing developer, because of its failure to comply with bylaws on building social and public facilities.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Please tell me the address!
Please tell me the address! I recently happened to read Koichi Tohei's book Ki in Daily Life which I found very interesting. His organization Ki no Kenkyukai has worldwide branches as listed on the back page of the book, where Indonesia is said to have its branch at Jl. Bendungan Hilir Raya 31, Jakarta 10210, phone 570-3071. Wanting to know more about the organization I called the number only to find that the branch office is no longer there.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Military asks for list of leaders
Military asks for list of leaders JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Hartono ordered regional military chiefs yesterday to list the leaders of any clandestine movement that could undermine the nation's stability. Hartono said that the Jan. 12 killing of six people in Liquisa, East Timor, occurred because standard military procedures were not followed. He added that the incident should serve as a reminder that the Army needs to maintain close surveillance on clandestine movements.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ratelindo gets loan
Ratelindo gets loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Radio Telepon Indonesia (Ratelindo), the only fixed-cellular telecommunications operator in Indonesia, signed an agreement yesterday on a syndicated loan of Rp 200 billion (US$90.14 million) from 11 domestic banks. The company's finance director, Ali Jufri, told reporters after attending the signing ceremony that the loan was arranged by the state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Melia Hotel to be dedicated
Melia Hotel to be dedicated JAKARTA (JP): Melia Purosani, the first five-star hotel in Yogyakarta, with 300 rooms, is scheduled to be inaugurated by the minister of tourism, post and telecommunications on Friday.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Int'l crossers join Manado race
Int'l crossers join Manado race JAKARTA (JP): International crossers from Australia and the Philippines will pit their racing skills against local opponents in the motocross championships in Manado, North Sulawesi, next month. Australia's Matt Batista and the Philippines' Jovie Saulog and Eugene Raelnar are expected to highlight the prestigious 125cc and 250cc Special Engine races held at the Ranomuut circuit, organizers said.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Uncertainty creates anxiety in the press'
'Uncertainty creates anxiety in the press' DEPOK, West Java (JP): The government controls the press by sending editors unclear signals as to what degree of freedom is allowed, an expert says. This method has been forcing the press to engage in guessing games, said Dr. Harsono Suwardi, a political communication scientist at the University of Indonesia (UI), 30 kilometers south of here. In an oration marking his UI professorship, he discussed how the government exercises control over the press.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Convention business promising
Convention business promising JAKARTA (JP): The business of trade and industrial exhibitions and conventions in the Asia Pacific is highly promising given the strong outlook of the economies in the region, industry executives say. Soekardjo Hardjosoewirjo from the Jakarta International Trade Fair Corporation said yesterday that the booming economy would have a positive impact on the business of exhibitions and conventions.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Governor pleased with ex-political detainees
Governor pleased with ex-political detainees JAKARTA (JP): Maluku governor M. Akib Latukonsina said on Tuesday that he is no longer suspicious of the ex-political detainees resettled on Buru island. According to the governor, the transmigrants have buried their bitter past and mixed in with "regular" transmigrants.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
German minister tours Asia
German minister tours Asia BONN (AFP): German Economics Minister Guenter Rexrodt was to leave yesterday with a high-powered business delegation for a 10- day tour of Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia. In Vietnam, where they are to begin talks Friday, the Germans are hoping to land contracts to help rebuild the country and get a foothold in a rapidly expanding market. The delegation is to visit Malaysia Sunday and spend Tuesday through Saturday in Indonesia.
Thu, 06 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.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sachsen RI's gateway to East Europe
Sachsen RI's gateway to East Europe JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto in Dresden yesterday emphasized the importance of the German state of Sachsen (Saxony) as a portal that will allow Indonesia to forge ties with Eastern Europe. "Sachsen has a special relevance to our relationship with Germany and the eastern part of Europe," Soeharto said during a reception hosted by Sachsen's Minister President Biedenkopf and his wife Ingrid.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Municipality urged to raise project costs
Municipality urged to raise project costs JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Construction Companies Association, Daniel Hutapea, has urged the city administration to review costs for the construction of projects due to the increase in cement prices. Daniel told the city council's commission D, in charge of development affairs, on Tuesday that as a result of the rises the city administration should increase the values of construction contracts.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Clothes, not models, main attraction in Ungaro's show
Clothes, not models, main attraction in Ungaro's show By Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Last week, a woman hurried past my car, wearing a body-hugging blazer over a tight skirt skimming her knee. She teetered on her utilitarian high-heeled pumps down the muddy sidewalk and promptly jumped onto a Metromini with the gait of a seasoned urban commuter. Welcome to secretarial style, circa 1995.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Regional autonomy no threat to nation
Regional autonomy no threat to nation The provision of greater regional autonomy, which begins later this month, may have different meanings for different people. But it would not be correct to view the process of strengthening regional administrations as a threat to the nation state. The reason is that the autonomy being conferred does not include control over religious affairs, information or the basic "archipelagic" concept which ensures the unity of the nation.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Logging plans of 27 firms denied
Logging plans of 27 firms denied JAKARTA (JP): Only 25 of the 112 forest concessionaires filing logging plans with the government won unqualified approval from the Ministry of Forestry to fell trees in their concession areas during the fiscal year 1994-1995, an official says.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Firm to build oil refinery
Firm to build oil refinery Jakarta (JP): The government has licensed PT Norco Internusa and PT Indo-Xo to establish oil refineries in East Java, with an investment of US$1.8 billion. Under approval letter No. 74/I/PMA/1995, Norco is allowed to set up an oil refinery in Gresik, East Java, to produce 1.95 million tons of jet fuel annually, 1.91 million tons of diesel fuel, 1.22 million tons of gasoline and 173,042 tons of liquefied petroleum gas.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
RP wants S'pore to reopen case
RP wants S'pore to reopen case MANILA (Reuter): A Philippine presidential inquiry will recommend that Singapore reopen its investigation into a double murder for which a Filipina maid was hanged, the inquiry head said yesterday. Retired Supreme Court justice Emilio Gancayco told reporters the inquiry, set up on the orders of President Fidel Ramos, had heard enough evidence to justify reopening the case.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Former hoodlums need jobs: Rights activist
Former hoodlums need jobs: Rights activist JAKARTA (JP): The government should help repentant street hoodlums find employment because joblessness will only drive them back to their old habits, a human rights activist said yesterday. After providing vocational training to the street thugs, the government should provide them with jobs, said Maj. Gen. (ret) Soegiri, a member of the National Commission on Human Rights.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Plywood company fires 2,400 workers
Plywood company fires 2,400 workers JAKARTA (JP): Some 2,400 workers, dismissed without warning on Monday by plywood manufacturer PT Dayak Besar in East Kalimantan, began moving out of their barracks yesterday. Mothers carried their babies and men their belongings as the former employees left their makeshift accommodation in Palaran village, near the East Kalimantan capital Samarinda, under the watchful eyes of security officers.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pilgrimage to Jerusalem
Pilgrimage to Jerusalem From Tiras In the hearing with the Commission IX of the House of Representatives on Feb. 13, 1995, Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher stated that Indonesians can visit Jerusalem which is under the jurisdiction of Israel. This is a result of a joint decision between the Ministries of Religious Affairs, Justice and Foreign Affairs. This decision allows Indonesian Moslems to make a pilgrimage to Aqsha Mosque, and the Christians to visit Bethlehem and Nazareth.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hashim joins Bank Pelita
Hashim joins Bank Pelita JAKARTA (JP): Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo, the president of PT Semen Cibinong, has acquired a majority stake in Bank Pelita, according to a report yesterday in the leading business daily, Bisnis Indonesia. The takeover deal was unanimously approved by the bank's shareholders at their meeting in February, a source at the bank reportedly said.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest 45 protesters in Yogyakarta
Police arrest 45 protesters in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA (JP): Police arrested 45 students and human rights activists who were protesting the recent arrest of journalists demanding greater freedom of the press. The rally began at Gadjah Mada University's campus, where some 400 local students and activists assembled before they marched to the local provincial legislative council.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Doubts mar regional autonomy project
Doubts mar regional autonomy project The government will implement the long awaited pilot project for regional autonomy soon. Noted sociologist Kastorius Sinaga discusses the reservations and hesitation displayed by certain officials in implementing it. JAKARTA (JP): Like the Philippines, India and Thailand, which have successfully promoted a more decentralized governmental system, Indonesia is to launch an experiment on the strengthening of regional autonomy next week.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI, world's largest swallow nest exporter
RI, world's largest swallow nest exporter SEMARANG, Central Java: Indonesia is currently the world's largest exporter of swallows' nests, with more than 80 percent of the total swallow nest products world wide coming from Indonesia.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia to host Asia fashion contest
Indonesia to host Asia fashion contest JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian fashion is at last targeting the international market earnestly. In celebration of Indonesia's 50th independence anniversary, the Indonesian Fashion Designers' Association (AAPMI) will hold its first Asia Fashion Design Competition from August 8 - 11.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Australian optimistic about Timor Gap potensial
Australian optimistic about Timor Gap potensial ADELAIDE (Reuter): Australian oil explorers are cautiously optimistic about the potential of the Timor Gap after three promising oil strikes and one gas strike over the past year, an oil conference heard this week.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Most Temanggung farmers poisoned
Most Temanggung farmers poisoned SEMARANG, Central Java: More than 75 percent of farmers in the Temanggung regency suffer from pesticide and insecticide poisoning, the public relations office of the provincial government says. Based on surveys carried out by the Temanggung health office, it was discovered that the poisoning resulted from overuse of chemicals and unsafe spraying methods.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Thailand closer to gymnastics title
Thailand closer to gymnastics title JAKARTA (JP): Panasda Tubbunjong and Aunchana Yeaksukon bagged two gold medals in the girls' rhythmic sportive gymnastics to help Thailand move closer to the overall title at the second Southeast Asian Junior Gymnastics Championships yesterday. With just one day left and four gold medals up for grabs, Thailand now leads the medal race with eight golds.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Between feudalism and democracy
Between feudalism and democracy By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): At a seminar I attended in the United States recently, the questions I was asked by the audience were most often about democracy. In essence, people asked why the democratization process in Indonesia had been proceeding at such a slow pace. Inevitably, this question triggered further inquiries about other thorny issues, such as human rights, the labor movement, freedom of the press, and the like.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Government may import sugar
Government may import sugar By Hidayat Jati JAKARTA (JP): Retail prices of white sugar are expected to stay at their current levels, even though Indonesia may have to import sugar this year because of a drop in output, an official says. "Although the government has raised the producer price of sugar from Rp 70,200 (US$31.90) to Rp 91,080 per quintal, we expect its retail prices to stay at their current levels of around Rp 1,300 per kilogram," M.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Night club hostesses lack labor right
Night club hostesses lack labor right JAKARTA (JP): They may seem well dressed, joyful, friendly and very hospitable, and they may earn a lot, but night club hostesses and other women working at the city's burgeoning night entertainment places are among the least protected workers.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Padang rejects Sampdoria visit
Padang rejects Sampdoria visit JAKARTA (JP): Semi-professional club Semen Padang, West Sumatra, has turned down an offer from Italian giant Sampdoria to make its second trip to Indonesia, a club official says. Semen Padang boss Syafwan Arifin said yesterday that Sampdoria had proposed through a travel agent in Seoul a friendly match in June which would cost the local club US$250,000 in appearance fees.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Services and tourism
Services and tourism I want to protest strongly at the various unsavory activities that appear to occur on a regular basis in and around the bus station at Probolinggo, East Java. And no doubt I am not the first to complain. I and two friends departed Padangbai, Bali by Baruna Bus Service, to Probolinggo in order to visit Mount Bromo and the surrounding area.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
No consensus in Islamic state debate
No consensus in Islamic state debate DEPOK, West Java (JP): Moslems do not need to establish an Islamic state in order to fulfill their political aspirations, according to a prominent scholar. Nurcholish Madjid and a number of other Moslem scholars engaged in lengthy debates here yesterday over the questions of whether Islam mandated the establishment of an Islamic state and how Moslems could best give voice to their political wishes.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Economic management
Economic management We can't avoid reading a great deal into the suggestion by the World Bank's Vice President for Asia and the Pacific Region, Russell Cheetham, that Indonesia should maintain great prudence in its economic management. Therefore, we are reassured by President Soeharto's immediate reaffirmation to Cheetham of the government's strong determination to continue its sound macroeconomic management and to be persistently prudent in managing its foreign debts.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
20 Nigerians hold local hostage
20 Nigerians hold local hostage JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested 20 Nigerians and an Indonesian man, Mulyadi, who was being held hostage by the Nigerians for allegedly cheating them over a garment business. The arrest was made in the early hours of Tuesday, after a special police team raided Hotel Tanah Abang Indah where the Nigerians were holding Mulyadi hostage, Police Captain Syaiful told Antara on Tuesday.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Oki's lawyers pounce on technicalities
Oki's lawyers pounce on technicalities JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers of Harnoko Dewantono, a triple murder suspect on trial for passport forgery, are hoping to capitalize on several technicalities in order to have the prosecutors' forgery indictment rejected.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mixed results for RI in Asia badminton
Mixed results for RI in Asia badminton JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia opened the women's event of the Asia Badminton Championships with a shaky start when its women's doubles team of Nonong and Deyana Lomban were dumped out of the event. The Indonesian second string doubles players fought it out only to fall 7-15, 6-15 to China's Qian Hong and Gao Qian.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Thailand to protest shooting on border
Thailand to protest shooting on border BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand is to protest the recent shooting of a Thai civilian at the border with Myanmar, a Thai official said yesterday. Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai has ordered the defense and foreign ministries to lodge an official protest, deputy government spokesman Withiya Kaewparadai said.
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 5, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,625 100 4,500 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,250 81,500 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,300 6,000 ANWAR SIERAD 1,300 146,000 AQUA GOLDEN MISSISSIPI 2,800 0 ARGHA KARYA PRIMA INDUSTRY 1,900 25 41,500 ARGO PANTES 2,625 50,000 ASIANA IMI INDUSTRIES 1,300 0 ASTER DHARMA INDUSTRY 800 0...
Thu, 06 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Cartoon: Wide World Of Kids 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:30 Boy Scout Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Miniseries 8:05 Culture Program 9:00 World News 9:30 Film 10:55 Late News 11:05 Sports: Dunhill League Program 2 4:30 p.m.