Archive: 17 May 1995
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Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
India tries to promote trade among South Asian states
India tries to promote trade among South Asian states Weary of the reputation it has earned of being a regional bully, India is trying to change its big brother image by promoting trade. Mahesh Uniyal of Inter Press Service reports. NEW DELHI: Dwarfed by India's sheer physical, economic and military size, its subcontinental neighbors have always loved to hate big brother.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
ABRI urged to probe Marsinah case
ABRI urged to probe Marsinah case SEMARANG (JP): A human rights campaigner urged the military yesterday to investigate the allegations that some of its members may have been involved in the 1993 murder of labor activist Marsinah. Muladi, a member of the National Commission on Human Rights, proposed the establishment of a special council to carry out the investigation.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Iraqi VP begins visit in Indonesia
Iraqi VP begins visit in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Iraqi Vice President Taha Yassin Ramadhan launched straight into talks with his Indonesian counterpart Try Sutrisno only a few hours after his arrival yesterday. There was no official briefing of the topics discussed at the meeting but Indonesian and Iraqi officials said earlier that the issue of the United Nations economic sanctions against Baghdad was expected to be raised during Ramadhan's meetings with Indonesian officials.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Fire destroys 17 shops
Fire destroys 17 shops PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Fire gutted 17 shops in the Siantan shopping center on Monday, police said yesterday. The fire started from a shop belonging to Sukartoni at 12 p.m. It rapidly spread due to the blowing wind under the scorching sun, said the spokesman for the West Kalimantan police command, First Lt. Suhadi SW. Fire fighters managed to put out the fire only 90 minutes later largely because most of the buildings were made of wood and under the same roof, he said.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Palm oil output up in KL
Palm oil output up in KL KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's palm oil production this year is expected to be boosted by favorable weather to 7.8 million tons, or about 8.3 percent more than last year's 7.2 million tons, officials said yesterday. The Malaysian Palm Oil Promotion Council (MPOPC) said they would step up marketing efforts to absorb the higher output.
Wed, 17 May 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, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Walhi sues government over mining project
Walhi sues government over mining project JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) filed a lawsuit yesterday against the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Mines for approving a PT Freeport environmental management plan without consulting it as a partner.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Formula Asia continues
Formula Asia continues JAKARTA (JP): The Formula Asia auto racing championship will resume on Saturday and Sunday at the Sentul circuit in Bogor, West Java, with a strong performance expected from Indonesia's Roy Haryanto. The 18-year-old driver, in a Humpuss Team racing suit, will join forces with teammates Stanley Iriawan and Ananda Mikola to finish among the top five in the second leg of the single-seater championship series.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Five killed in road accident
Five killed in road accident PATI, Central Java: Five people were killed and two seriously injured when their car crashed into an oncoming truck in Margorejo near here yesterday. Eyewitnesses said the accident happened when the car zigzagged at high speed. The truck was seen to be slowing down but the two vehicles were to close to avoid each other. Police identified the victims as the sedan's driver and passengers. All were Jakarta residents on their way to Surabaya.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Minister explains bill to reduce ABRI seats
Minister explains bill to reduce ABRI seats JAKARTA (JP): The military might lose some seats in the House of Representatives (DPR) but its socio-political role would improve, Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. said yesterday. The move to cut the representation of the Armed Forces (ABRI) in the DPR from 100 to 75 seats would provide more room for the establishment of a "government of the people", Yogie said.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Yogie denies ban on Megawati in E. Java
Yogie denies ban on Megawati in E. Java JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch Yogie S.M. yesterday denied allegations that Megawati Soekarnoputri, the chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), has become a persona non-grata in East Java. "Who said that? It's a lie," Yogie told reporters after attending a hearing at the House of Representatives. Yogie pointed out that Megawati visited Kediri last week to see the laying of the first stone of PDI's office in the East Java city.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Australian doubles team steady on road to Jakarta
Australian doubles team steady on road to Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The Australian doubles team of Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde proved to be hot contenders for the Association of Tennis Professionals World Doubles Championship finals after their successful title defense in Pinehurst over the weekend.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
US$38m from EU for Leuser Park
US$38m from EU for Leuser Park JAKARTA (JP): The European Union has pledged to provide US$38 million to support Indonesia's efforts to save the Leuser National Park in Aceh, Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Soeryohadikusumo said yesterday. The grant, to be disbursed over seven years, will be provided to the Leuser International Foundation, which was established by prominent Aceh figures last year.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Consortium prevails in Kanindotex takeover
Consortium prevails in Kanindotex takeover JAKARTA (JP): The protracted saga of the Kanindotex Group takeover ended last night as a consortium lead by businessman Bambang Trihatmodjo, President Soeharto's second son, secured all of the troubled textile group's controlling shares as well as its management.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Firm told to act on Bira Island
Firm told to act on Bira Island JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja instructed PT Pulau Seribu Paradise, the developer of a golf course on Bira Island, North Jakarta, to audit the island's environment. An evaluation is badly needed to help repair the damages caused by the construction of the project.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
U.S. dollar mixed on Asian marts
U.S. dollar mixed on Asian marts SINGAPORE (AFP): The U.S. dollar finished stronger in Singapore trading yesterday despite some profit-taking after it clawed back from historic lows to recover against the yen and the mark, dealers said. The greenback, however, was mixed against currencies of the major Southeast Asian economies, dropping against the Malaysian ringgit and the Singapore dollar and closing slightly higher against the Thai baht and Indonesian rupiah. The U.S.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sampoerna sets up firm
Sampoerna sets up firm JAKARTA (JP): PT HM Sampoerna, a major cigarette producer listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, will set up a subsidiary, to be called Sampoerna International, in Singapore to promote its exports to South East Asian countries, a company executive said. The company's director for corporate development, John N.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Permadi and Bintang cases
Permadi and Bintang cases From Sinar The Permadi and Sri Bintang Pamungkas cases are new phenomena in our social and political life. Permadi was accused of making a blasphemous statement regarding the Prophet Mohammad, and Sri Bintang was accused of organizing and supplying materials for a demonstration against President Soeharto in Germany.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Students warned on national unity
Students warned on national unity DEPOK, West Java (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko warned students yesterday against printing articles in campus publications which could harm national unity. Opening a journalistic training program for students from various institutions being held at the University of Indonesia (UI), Harmoko said in a written speech that campus publications should be "accurate", "objective", "display systematic analysis and clear thoughts" and "show psychological maturity".
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
NPT extension shows domination of power
NPT extension shows domination of power By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Despite some minor gains for the non-nuclear nations, the recent review conference which permanently extended the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) reflects the nuclear powers' continued haughty domination of the issue.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hoodlums and poverty
Hoodlums and poverty From Gatra The authorities have been trying to curb hoodlum activity around the country, a move much hailed by society at large. Many people want the complete removal of this "predator" species from Indonesian soil. However, if we look into the matter more deeply, their existence is not extraordinary. All men are basically clean at birth.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: Fishery Japress FISHERY CONFERENCE: Thailand's Prime Minister Chuan Leek Pai (left) in deep discussion with chairman of the ASEAN Fisheries Federation J.A. Sumendap (center) and Sutara (right), head of the Indonesian delegation at the federation's conference in Bangkok last week.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Cause for reflection
Cause for reflection In a declaration, issued on Friday May 12, at Taman Ismail Marzuki in Jakarta, signatories of the document, including W.S. Rendra, Emha Ainun Najib and Goenawan Mohamad, noted that a return appeared to have taken place to the principle of politics as the ruling power, of intolerance in attitude and in reasoning towards differing views, and of the inclination to wipe out opinion by the use of absolute notions.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Closed discos back in business
Closed discos back in business JAKARTA (JP): The owner of B-1 denied press reports yesterday that the authorities had closed his discotheque for operating after closing time and for being a site used for drug transactions, especially for the banned drug "ecstasy". "We only offer good music, beverages, and an enjoyable ambience to our clients," Joko Sudarjo said, adding that there were no prostitutes doing business there either. But he acknowledged that the disco located on Jl.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
RP posts budget surplus
RP posts budget surplus MANILA (UPI): The Philippine Central Bank announced yesterday a budget surplus of 14.6 billion pesos (US$567 million) for the first four months of the year, or 228 percent higher than the target 6.39 billion pesos ($248 million). The Central Bank said the surplus came mostly from proceeds of privatization efforts as revenue collections from most state agencies failed to even meet their targets.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI pushes forward with peace plan
RI pushes forward with peace plan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will press on with its proposal to end the civil war in the former Yugoslavia despite deteriorating conditions in the field, senior diplomat Nana Sutresna said yesterday. Nana told reporters after meeting with President Soeharto that Indonesia is ready to move on to the next stage of consolidating its initiative, having conveyed the plan to the warring parties and some of the major powers. "Almost everyone gave a positive response ...
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Junior Lee must save Singapore Telecom
Junior Lee must save Singapore Telecom By P. Parameswaran SINGAPORE (AFP): Soldier-turned-executive Lee Hsien Yang, son of statesman Lee Kuan Yew, faces the daunting task of maintaining Singapore Telecom's competitive edge as the local giant faces an erosion of its monopoly, analysts say.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
At least 42 feared dead in Philippine ferry inferno
At least 42 feared dead in Philippine ferry inferno LUCENA, Philippines (Reuter): Forty-two people were killed when a Philippine inter-island ferry caught fire and sank early yesterday, with passengers leaping into the sea without life jackets in their panic, survivors and rescue officials said. One survivor said the fire began when flames erupted "like a volcano" from what appeared to be an engine exhaust pipe at the rear of the wooden-hulled Viva Antipolo Six.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Chinese boats block RP navy ship from Spratly reef
Chinese boats block RP navy ship from Spratly reef OFF MISCHIEF REEF, the Spratlys (AFP): Two Chinese fishing boats cut across the bow of a Philippine Navy vessel escorting journalists on a controversial tour of the disputed Spratly Islands, according to pool reports of the visit.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt budget in deficit in 1992-1993
Govt budget in deficit in 1992-1993 JAKARTA (JP): The government's budget ran into a deficit of Rp 551.19 billion (US$247.17 million at the current rate) in 1992- 1993 due to higher-than-expected spending for development programs, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 16, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ADES ALFINDO 2,450 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,575 75 392,500 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,650 -25 20,000 ANWAR SIERAD 1,250 -75 438,500 AQUA GOLDEN MISSISSIPI 2,800 0 ARGHA KARYA PRIMA INDUSTRY 1,600 -250 1,126,000 ARGO PANTES 2,550 -50 40,000 ASIANA IMI INDUSTRIES 1,000 -50 5,000 ASTER...
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Floods devastate 11 hamlets
Floods devastate 11 hamlets PADANG SIDEMPUAN, North Sumatra: Last week's floods devastated 11 hamlets and forced the residents of another six hamlets to flee their homes. A spokesman for the Tapanuli Selatan administration Sarmadan Harahap told Antara that aside from the 11 destroyed hamlets, another 12 hamlets were seriously affected. The flooding of the Aek Godang river has crippled the areas economically because the residents lost almost all of their belongings, Harahap said.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Star TV to air Asian PGA Tour
Star TV to air Asian PGA Tour HONG KONG (Reuter): The Asian PGA Tour said yesterday it had signed a 10-year deal with Hong Kong-based Star TV for the broadcast of a one-hour highlight show of the tour's 20-event schedule. The highlight show will also be distributed throughout Asia's national broadcasters by the tour's marketing company, it said.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:35 TV Series: Muppet 3:05 Indonesia My Country 3:30 Science Program 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Bahasa Indonesia Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Science Program 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music 8:05 Comedy 9:00 World News 9:25 Music 10:25 Film: The Death of Richie 10:55 Late News 11:05 Film: The Death of Richie (continued) Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia faces tough challenge in Lausanne
Indonesia faces tough challenge in Lausanne LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AFP): Indonesia's world championship dominance comes under threat from Europe's finest at this year's event beginning here today. Denmark's Poul-Erik Hoyer-Larsen and Sweden's China-born Lim Xiaoqing won the All-England championships men's and women's singles respectively in March's litmus test for the world showpiece. The 29-year-old Hoyer-Larsen beat world number one Hariyanto Arbi of Indonesia in the men's final.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Vast paddy fields inundated
Vast paddy fields inundated BARABAI, South Kalimantan: Floods triggered by incessant heavy rains have been inundating thousands of hectares of paddy fields in Hulusungai district, about 165 kilometers north of here. The flooding disrupted land transportation between South and East Kalimantan over the weekend because the highway connecting the two provinces was inundated up to one-meter deep in some places.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Fake cooking oil producers nabbed
Fake cooking oil producers nabbed JAKARTA (JP): City Police yesterday arrested eight people for allegedly producing cooking oil illegally in a factory in Cikarang, East Jakarta. Police officer Col. Heniyoso told reporters that seven of the arrested people were believed to be the factory's workers and the other one was the owner.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dili quake death toll rises to five
Dili quake death toll rises to five DILI, East Timor (JP): The death toll from Sunday's earthquake rose to five yesterday, with four more victims found in the Ermera Regency west of here. Nine other people remain unaccounted for, East Timor Police Chief Col. Andreas Sugianto told The Jakarta Post yesterday. Andreas said that those missing were mostly fishermen who were out at sea when the quake took place.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Council tells vehicle tester to obey rules
Council tells vehicle tester to obey rules JAKARTA (JP): A private company building a vehicle testing station in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta, has been asked by councillors to comply with the city administration's standard construction coefficient (KDB). Chairman of the City Council's Commission D, in charge of development affairs, Bandjar Marpaung, said that PT Suar Adhika Wahana Ujindo (SAWU) should construct the station in accordance with the requirements set out in its building permit.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Nias to host int'l surfing championship
Nias to host int'l surfing championship JAKARTA (JP): Approximately 100 surfers from 13 countries will tame the notorious waves of Sorake beach at Nias island, North Sumatra in the second Indonesia Open international surfing championship in July. Committee chairman Yopie Batubara told reporters yesterday that a pack of world-rated surfers from Australia and Hawaii are expected to highlight the 5A-level championship, which offers a total of A$20,000 in prize money.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Developers have building permits: Deputy governor
Developers have building permits: Deputy governor JAKARTA (JP): The deputy governor responsible for development affairs, Idroes, yesterday refuted allegations that PT Indofica and PD Sarana Jaya housing developers have yet to secure building permits for the construction of the Palm Estate housing complex. "It's not true that the two companies have yet to obtain the necessary building permits.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Clan leader demands damages
Clan leader demands damages JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The tribal chief of Yahim will continue to press his demand until the government pays up the compensation due for his clan's land that has been turned into the Sentani airport. The tribal chief, Yahya Fele, told Antara that he has repeatedly asked the provincial government to pay Rp 18 billion (US$8.3 million) for the 60 hectares of land that was appropriated for the airport in 1971. "The government turns a deaf ear," he said.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Manila flooded by rains
Manila flooded by rains MANILA (Reuter): Torrential rains flooded low-lying areas of Manila and triggered mudflow alerts in towns at the foot of the simmering Mount Pinatubo volcano in the northern Philippines, officials said yesterday. Traffic got snarled in parts of the capital as thousands of commuters waded through knee-deep floodwaters brought on by the onset of the rainy season, which normally runs from mid-May to late October.
Wed, 17 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI embassy always on its toes with illegal workers
RI embassy always on its toes with illegal workers By Ridwan M. Sijabat KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The Indonesian embassy in Malaysia is constantly kept on its toes by the presence of hundreds of thousands of Indonesian workers in the country. Their presence demands so much attention that the embassy here is one of few Indonesian overseas missions staffed with a labor attache. The problem is further complicated because many are in the country illegally.