Archive: 18 May 1995
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Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Minimum wages to be set for domestic helpers
Minimum wages to be set for domestic helpers JAKARTA (JP): The city administration plans to issue a ruling regarding minimum wages for domestic helpers to improve their living standards. H. Soenarjudardji, the municipal administration's secretary for welfare affairs, said during a one-day seminar on increasing protection and wages for domestic helpers on Tuesday that the levels of wages set will not be a burden for employers.
Thu, 18 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.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Fresh quake rocks Dili
Fresh quake rocks Dili DILI, East Timor: Another earthquake measuring between four and five on the Richter scale jolted the town on Tuesday at 11.25 p.m. There was no word on casualties or damages. On Sunday a quake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale triggered tidal waves and claimed five lives in Dili and the nearby Ermera regency. Nine people are still reported missing.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sports minister wants boxing to continue
Sports minister wants boxing to continue JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman shrugged off yesterday calls for an end to boxing in Indonesia following the a death of a boxer last week, saying that the sport would continue. "Don't seek a scapegoat for the accident. We know boxing is as risky and tough as parachuting, white water rafting and other dangerous sports," Hayono said during a meeting with chairman of the Indonesian Boxing Commission, Hendropriyono, yesterday.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
President to open congress
President to open congress JAKARTA: President Soeharto is scheduled to open the 43rd congress of the Muhammadiyah Moslem organization in Banda Aceh from July 6 through 10, chairman of the organizing committee Sutrisno Muhdam said yesterday. Sutrisno said that the congress would evaluate the organization's 1990-1995 central board's performance report, formulate the working plan for the 1995-2000 period, as well as elect a new central board.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Megawati may visit E. Java: Military
Megawati may visit E. Java: Military JAKARTA (JP): The East Java military chief says Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri may enter his territory on condition that she skip rift-ridden party branches. PDI members in East Java are divided over who is to chair the party in their province, with one camp supporting Sutjipto and the other backing Latief Pudjosakti.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Outlaw newsmen to be tried soon
Outlaw newsmen to be tried soon JAKARTA (JP): Three members of the unrecognized Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) will soon stand trial on charges of producing, distributing and selling an illegal publication. The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office announced yesterday it will submit their dossiers to the Central Jakarta district court by next week. "We are working on the final details of the dossiers," M.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Two companies to offer shares to public soon
Two companies to offer shares to public soon JAKARTA (JP): Two companies will offer shares to the public in the coming two months to raise funds of around Rp 190 billion (US$85.3 million) to finance the expansion of their business activities.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Thai Queen receives award
Thai Queen receives award NEW YORK (Reuter): Queen Sirikit of Thailand became the first woman on Tuesday night to receive the Lindbergh Award for work balancing technology and nature. Since 1978 the annual award honored the pilot who first flew solo across the Atlantic, but this year the award was renamed "the Charles A. and Anne Lindbergh Award," to acknowledge the role of his wife and navigator.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Thai government faces no-confidence move
Thai government faces no-confidence move BANGKOK (Reuter): Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai and the leader of the opposition predicted yesterday the government would survive a vote of no-confidence as the debate got under way. "I am confident the government will pass the no-confidence vote," Chuan, Thailand's longest serving elected prime minister, told reporters as he entered parliament. If he does lose, Chuan would have to resign but does not have to call new elections.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Military deserters wanted
Military deserters wanted JAKARTA (JP): City Military Police are looking for 22 deserters as part of efforts to discipline personnel, an officer said yesterday. "Initially we recorded 27 deserters. We have arrested five of them," Col. Imamul Achjar, head of the City Military Police, said, adding that the number could possibly increase. Achjar told reporters that the City Military Police have launched Wibawa Operation, specially designed to discipline military officials.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI flashpoint for piracy
RI flashpoint for piracy KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Pirates in Southeast Asia are focusing their attacks in Indonesian waters and in the Hong Kong- Philippines-China triangle, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) said yesterday. "Seventeen cases, or 35 percent, of the 48 piracy incidents reported to the IMB in the last five months happened in Indonesian waters," said Stephen Saville, IMB's regional manager for Southeast Asia.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Policeman killed in accident
Policeman killed in accident SERANG, West Java: A policeman and his civilian passenger were killed when their van slammed into a parked truck on the Serang- Cilegon highway on Tuesday. Sgt. Maj. Susbandiya, 35, and his colleague Subandi, 32, were thought to have died instantly. Police said that Susbandiya may have dozed off while driving the van at high speed, skidded and crashed into the truck, Antara reported. The police suspect the van to be stolen and have confiscated it. (pan)
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Man gets 6 months for illicit sex
Man gets 6 months for illicit sex JAKARTA (JP): The panel of judges at the North Jakarta District Court sentenced, on Tuesday, businessman William Suhanda, 38, to six-month imprisonment for fathering the child of a married woman, Mrs. Levi Santosa, Antara reported. The panel of judges, led by Judge Sumaryono, said in the verdict that material evidence shows that the defendant had an affair with Mrs.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI to take on South Korea
RI to take on South Korea JAKARTA (JP): The national under-19 soccer team arrived home from their Italian stint yesterday, promising a hard-fought battle against South Korea in their Olympic Games qualifying round match here on May 25. "South Korea is the favorite but they know we are not novices any longer," manager Danurwindo said upon his team's arrival at the Soekarno-Hatta airport. Indonesia is grouped with South Korea and Hong Kong. Only one team will move into the next qualifying round.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Government plans ID number for every citizen
Government plans ID number for every citizen JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to assign an identification (ID) number to every citizen for administration purposes beginning this year, Minister of Population Haryono Suyono said yesterday. President Soeharto, who has already approved the plan, will be honored with the first ID number when the project is launched on Aug. 17 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence, Haryono said.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Golf: Complicated game
Golf: Complicated game In a rapidly growing country, such as Indonesia, one can expect the mushrooming up of golf courses. But the trend has sometimes provoked public concern and anger across the archipelago because the courses are built at the cost of the interests of local villagers. Many people believe that the development of golf courses is a demonstration of arrogance amid the ugly reality of poverty.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Keep your candidates to yourselves'
'Keep your candidates to yourselves' JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman said yesterday that the current debate about who will be Indonesia's president after 1998 should refrain from mentioning names. If people start naming names, it could create disturbances, Soesilo said yesterday, as quoted by Antara. "This is not the time to name any candidate. Just keep it in your heart and pray.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Moviegoer numbers drop
Moviegoer numbers drop JAKARTA (JP): The number of moviegoers has fallen drastically, due to severe competition from both local and foreign television channels and the widespread distribution of laser discs. Johnny Sjafruddin, an executive of the Indonesian Movie Theater Businessmen's Association, said that this stiff competition has caused the number of moviegoers at middle- and upper-class movie theaters to fall by 10 percent.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Governor urged to take over Bira Island case
Governor urged to take over Bira Island case JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja should take over the case of Bira Island following President Soeharto's call to put a halt to the devastation of the island, said H. Lukman F. Mokoginta, the chairman of the Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party. "The President has expressed his deep concern with the environmental destruction taking place due to the construction of a golf course on the island.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
RP has no plans to provoke China
RP has no plans to provoke China MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos yesterday brushed aside a Chinese warning over media trip to the disputed Spratly islands organized by the Philippines government. Ramos insisted the event had been "non-provocative." Beijing strongly protested against last Saturday's media tour, during which two Philippine Navy vessels engaged in a tense, 70- minute standoff with two Chinese boats.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Golkar rejects La Toya Jackson
Golkar rejects La Toya Jackson JAKARTA (JP): The ruling political group Golkar has urged the police to revoke a permit granted for performances by La Toya Jackson in Indonesia on the ground that her attitudes are at odds with the local culture.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Chocky Children 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Drama: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 Sports 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 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: Cuba Crossing 10:55 Late News 11:05 Sports Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Co-op officials appointed
Co-op officials appointed JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Subiakto Tjakrawerdaya yesterday installed Anwar Suprijadi, a former president of the state railway company Perumka, as Director General for the Development of Small Businesses.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Samaranch balks at another term
Samaranch balks at another term JAKARTA (JP): President of the International Olympic Committee Juan Antonio Samaranch made it clear yesterday that he would not run for another four-year term. "In principal, I'm not going to bid for IOC presidency in the next election. My tenure is enough," Samaranch said in a brief press conference upon his arrival at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport from Beijing. Samaranch, accompanied by the committee's Vice President Kim Un-yong, arrived here for a two-day visit.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Books needed
Books needed From Suara Karya I live and work in the Hiambanua village in Mandrehe, Nias regency, North Sumatra. In an effort to develop the least developed village, I hope that the Michiyo Karya Sejahtera Foundation in Jakarta will provide our village library with books on various titles. Hiambanua village is one of 400 villages under the category of least developed villages. ALI SAHBANA Nias, North Sumatra
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
PPP expects decent showing in 1997 election
PPP expects decent showing in 1997 election JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party is still hopeful that it can make a decent showing in the next general election in 1997. The United Development Party (PPP) chairman, Ismail Hasan Metareum, said the party would play the role of a "scavenger", picking up small amounts of votes here and there, sufficient to win seats in the House of Representatives under the proportional representation election system, Antara reported yesterday.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Defiant discos to be closed
Defiant discos to be closed JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will close down discotheques which continue operating beyond the permitted closing time of 2 a.m., Kuseini Budiantoro, head of the City Security and Order Office, warned yesterday. "We have allowed several discotheques closed down recently to resume operation. But if they still violate the operating hours we will not hesitate to close them again," Kuseini said.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia withdraws bid to host 2002 Asiad
Indonesia withdraws bid to host 2002 Asiad JAKARTA (JP): Concern for the success of programs to minimize poverty is the main reason behind Indonesia's decision to withdraw its bid to host the 2002 Asian Games. Another reason is that Indonesia will hold its eighth general election in the same year.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sumitomo wins RI order
Sumitomo wins RI order TOKYO (AFP): Japan's general trading house Sumitomo Corp. said yesterday it has received a US$220 million order from the Indonesian state-owned PLN to supply steam turbine generators. Sumitomo said it would complete delivery of combined cycle power generators for PLN's Tambok Lorok thermal power plant in Central Java by August 1997, purchasing from Japanese, U.S. and Austrian makers.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Building designed by Bung Karno
Building designed by Bung Karno From Pikiran Rakyat I am disappointed at reports published in the city's newspapers saying that the building on Jl. Gatot Subroto in Bandung, that was designed by Bung Karno, has been demolished. We know that as a civil engineer, Bung Karno (the first President of Indonesia) had not done much in terms civil engineering. But we must appreciate his struggle for the country's independence by preserving the building he has designed.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN power policies will disrupt coal market
ASEAN power policies will disrupt coal market TOKYO (AFP): Policy reforms in the electric power sectors of the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia over the next decade and beyond will disrupt coal supply and demand across Asia, a Japanese study shows. The study by the Institute of Energy Economics also warns that the entry of independent power producers, including those with foreign capital, would eventually lead to higher electricity charges in both Indonesia and Thailand.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
FA racers improve their performance in practice
FA racers improve their performance in practice JAKARTA (JP): Two participants of the Formula Asia auto racing championship, the second leg of which will start on Saturday and Sunday at the Sentul circuit near Bogor, West Java, have recorded considerable time improvements during their practice recently. Niclass Jonsson of the Shell-Lux team of Sweden, clocked his best time of 1 minute 30.9 seconds during a stint some time between the end of the championship's first leg, which took place on Apr.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Local archers finish poorly
Local archers finish poorly JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia finished poorly at the 8th Coq French Archery Tournament in Montelimar, France which ended on Monday. Rusena Gelanteh, the first national female archer to score the Olympic standard point of 1,302 during home training, was stopped at 150-134 in the quarterfinals by Nowtcka of Poland. Teammate Dahliana joined her after her 149-158 loss to South Korea's Yang Mi-joung.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mien decries TV series as sexist
Mien decries TV series as sexist JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Women's Roles Mien Sugandhi has poured cold water on the highly popular, locally-made television programs known as sinetron, condemning them as sexist. "I truly despise all the sinetron because they have no quality whatsoever and they degrade the roles of women," Mien was quoted as saying by the Antara news agency yesterday when she launched a Pancasila guidance course for about 100 participants.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia needs more skilled workers from RI
Malaysia needs more skilled workers from RI By Ridwan M. Sijabat KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Senior Malaysian government officials say they need more skilled Indonesian workers to help implement their Vision 2020 blueprint that will help their country become a full- fledged industrial nation.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Eindhoven delays Indonesian trip
Eindhoven delays Indonesian trip JAKARTA (JP): Former Dutch first division soccer champion PSV Eindhoven postponed its arrival here for six months due to national team commitment. Eindhoven's secretary Mariaan Krueger told Antara from Eindhoven on Tuesday that his team would make its Indonesian trip when the Dutch league begins a winter break early in January. Krueger added that Eindhoven will send its best booters to Indonesia.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
1,000 firms have no set address
1,000 firms have no set address SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan (JP): Officials of the local government office of statistics could hardly believe their eyes when they found that 1,000 of the 1,600 companies in Samarinda have no clear address. The local government has just completed a survey to determine the number of registered companies in the Samarinda mayoralty. The undertaking is part of an economic census to be held next year.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Timor needs more vocational schools
Timor needs more vocational schools DILI, East Timor: The province needs more vocational schools to help harness its economic potential, governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares says. "The region has tremendous agricultural potential, therefore it would be ideal to establish vocational courses in that field," he said as quoted by Antara.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Kanindo takeover draws criticism and scepticism
Kanindo takeover draws criticism and scepticism By Hidayat Jati JAKARTA (JP): The takeover of the troubled Kanindotex group of textile companies by a well-connected consortium drew criticism and skepticism from various analysts yesterday. "The triumph of PT Apac Century Corporation in taking over a controlling stake of Kanindotex and its management under a scheme offering a subsidized interest rate proves that crony capitalism is alive and well in the Indonesian economy," Didik J.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Satya Wacana conflict worsens
Satya Wacana conflict worsens SALATIGA, Central Java: Academics opposed to the rector of Satya Wacana Christian University, John JOI Ihalauw, plan to establish a rival college within the same campus. "We have formed a special team in charge of looking for investors who are interested in setting up a rival university," said Ariel Heryanto, one of Ihalauw's opponents grouped in the "Pro-Democracy Group".
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Council approves bill on cemetary agency replanning
Council approves bill on cemetary agency replanning JAKARTA (JP): The City Council approved yesterday a bill on the restructuring of the City Cemetery Agency designed to improve its services. "The structure of the agency should be improved to support the city administration's decision to make cemeteries into water catchment areas," said Abdoelhamid Notowidagdo, secretary of the City Council's Commission A, which is in charge of government affairs.
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 17, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------ ADES ALFINDO 2,550 100 2,500 AHAP INSURANCE 3,300 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 0 ANDAYANI MEGAH 2,575 195,000 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,700 50 13,000 ANWAR SIERAD 1,250 400,500 AQUA GOLDEN MISSISSIPI 2,800 0 ARGHA KARYA PRIMA INDUSTRY 1,600 1,250,000 ARGO PANTES 2,525 -25 40,000 ASIANA IMI INDUSTRIES 1,000 0 ASTER DHARMA INDUSTRY...
Thu, 18 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Nynex to expand telecom business in Indonesia
Nynex to expand telecom business in Indonesia HONG KONG (JP): Nynex Network Systems Company, a divestiture of the Bell system based in New York, plans to expand its business in Indonesia as part of its global market strategy to strengthen its operations in the Asia-Pacific region.