Archive: 1 June 1995
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Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Huntington's thesis on Islam is too simplistic: Expert
Huntington's thesis on Islam is too simplistic: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Samuel Huntington's theory on the potential "clash of civilizations" between Islam and the West is too simplistic, an American academic said. Robert W. Hefner told a conference on Islam that he believes Huntington's belief that Islam poses a great danger to the West and that the two will clash to be misguided. The three-day conference also featured American professor Peter L.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Officer dies in traffic accident
Officer dies in traffic accident JAKARTA (JP): An officer of the Bogor police precinct, Sgt. Budi Waluyo, died in a traffic accident on Jl. Raya Dramaga in Bogor, on Monday. The victim, a resident of Waru village in the Ciampea district of Bogor, was on his way to his office when his vehicle collided head-on with a truck, the Antara news agency reported. Budi reportedly was unable to control his vehicle due to heavy traffic and ran into the truck.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to preserve old buildings
Govt urged to preserve old buildings JAKARTA (JP): An official of the City Museum Agency has urged the central government to pay more attention to the preservation of 206 old buildings in the capital. Dirman Surachmat, head of the agency, told reporters on Tuesday that a ministerial decree is badly needed for the preservation of cultural heritage because a gubernatorial decree alone is not enough to protect the buildings.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina plans to charter more oil tankers
Pertamina plans to charter more oil tankers JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to reduce operational costs, Pertamina will charter more oil tankers to transport petroleum, says an executive of the state-oil company. Kartiyoso, Pertamina's director for shipping and communications, said Tuesday that chartering tankers will be less costly than buying new ones.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Reading habit hindered
Reading habit hindered From Republika Reading habits in this country are still very low and the government is making every effort to improve the condition by publishing government books. Reading is especially important in this era of information and globalization. Mastery of science and technology can only be achieved through reading books. Books could talk and convey ideas if only they were read.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
DJs told to use Indonesian
DJs told to use Indonesian JAKARTA (JP): Radio disc jockeys are having to tune it down now that they too have been barred from using foreign languages on their programs. The association of private radio stations (PRSSNI) has ordered all its members to join in the government's campaign to use "good and correct Bahasa Indonesia", Antara reported on Tuesday. "Using a foreign language for communication is prohibited by the law," PRSSNI Chairman Poernomo said.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sony plans first full RI subsidiary
Sony plans first full RI subsidiary TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Sony Corp. said Tuesday it had received the green light to set up its first wholly-owned subsidiary in Indonesia following a change in local government regulations last year. The company said the new unit, PT Sony Manufacturing Indonesia, would start operating in December with production capacity reaching 300,000 televisions and 300,000 radio-cassette players and mini-component stereo systems next year.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Succession still unsure: U.S. expert
Succession still unsure: U.S. expert JAKARTA (JP): A prominent expert on Indonesia doubts there will be a change in national leadership in 1998. R. William Liddle, a professor of political science at Ohio State University in the United States, said on Tuesday that President Soeharto, already one of the world's longest serving leaders, was likely to run for a seventh term as president.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Old textiles need extreme care
Old textiles need extreme care JAKARTA (JP): Puji Josep Subagyo, senior textile conservator of the National Museum, said that tropical weather conditions are not conducive to the conservation of old cloth. To store a rare piece of cloth, it should be kept in an airtight compartment and wrapped in acid free tissue where no pollution particles or dust can reach the cloth. Room temperature should preferably be kept at around 25 degrees Celsius and 45 - 50 percent humidity.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
No-Smoking call goes unheeded
No-Smoking call goes unheeded MEDAN, North Sumatra: The May 31 'No-Smoking Day', launched by the World Health Organization (WHO), passed largely unheeded in Indonesia's third-largest city. Cigarette smoke rose freely, as usual, from bus terminals, markets, roadside food stalls and even from the city police headquarters, Antara reported. Some people said they were unaware of the world organization's call to refrain from smoking for one day.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Microsoft to open in RI
Microsoft to open in RI MANILA (AFP): Microsoft Corp. said yesterday it will set up subsidiaries in the Philippines and Indonesia this year to market its new products, including the much-awaited release in August of its Windows 95 operating system. The U.S. software giant will also open a representative office in Vietnam later this year, Microsoft regional director Jeff Lum told reporters.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Prayers for Austria talks
Prayers for Austria talks DILI, East Timor: Churchgoers say that for the past two weeks they have been praying for the success of the upcoming All Inclusive Intra-East Timor dialog to be held in Austria this month. The meeting, to take place between June 2 and June 6 in the Austrian town of Burg Schlaining Schloss, aims to achieve a reconciliation between East Timorese who oppose the province's integration into Indonesia with those who oppose it.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Peace in ex-Yugoslavia depends on leaders' will
Peace in ex-Yugoslavia depends on leaders' will JAKARTA (JP): Despite international efforts, including Indonesia's offer to facilitate a peace conference, the political goodwill of the leaders in the former Yugoslavia is a prerequisite for any peaceful solution to the crisis in the war- torn region, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas told journalists on Tuesday. The minister said that the success of any peace initiative depended on the warring parties concerned.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
A closer look at old textiles of Indonesia
A closer look at old textiles of Indonesia By Claudine Frederik JAKARTA (JP): When Irwan Holmes, consultant to the Kesenian Group, set foot on Indonesian soil from the U.S. more than 20 years ago, he did not know that the move was the beginning of a life-long affair with Indonesian antique ornaments. The Kesenian Group is home to rare Indonesian artifacts.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Public vihicles impounded
Public vihicles impounded JAKARTA (JP): The City Land Transportation Control Agency has impounded a total of 3,147 public transportation vehicles since January this year. Head of the Traffic Control Department of the agency Herman Tonglo Langi said that among the public transit means which have been impounded are minivans and three-wheeled vehicles such as bemo, helicak.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Democracy in the House
Democracy in the House When Mr. Soegih Arto (ABRI true democrats, The Jakarta Post, May 26, 1995) wrote on the Armed Forces, just who did he think he was kidding, apart from himself? Let me single out just one point: "... (Armed Forces) have 100 appointed representatives in the House of Representatives". This, he appears to think, indicates that Armed Forces members are true democrats.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Kurniawan's face-saving goal for Indonesia
Kurniawan's face-saving goal for Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Agile striker Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto determined Indonesia's modest 1-0 victory over Hong Kong in an Olympic Games qualifier at the Senayan stadium on Tuesday. The long-awaited goal came just 10 minutes after an error- prone first half, with Kurniawan volleying a curled pass from Chris Yarangga past Hong Kong goalie Kevin Lok.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI, Spain relations
RI, Spain relations JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Spain signed two agreements here on Tuesday with an view to improving economic and investment cooperation between the two countries.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor boatpeople a media ploy
E. Timor boatpeople a media ploy JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has rebuffed Tuesday's landing of 18 East Timorese boat people in Australia as a media ploy designed to embarrass Jakarta. The foreign ministry's director of information, Irawan Abidin, said it shouldn't be surprising that the landing occurred just before Friday's All Inclusive East Timor Dialog in Austria.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Number of female divorcees drops
Number of female divorcees drops JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta mayoralty reported that the number of divorced women in the area substantially fell from 16,498 last year to 13,990 this year. M. Napis, spokesman for the mayoralty, was quoted by Merdeka daily as saying that the decrease is due mainly to the improvement of social welfare among residents of North Jakarta.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Aussie firm negotiates tie-ups in Indonesia
Aussie firm negotiates tie-ups in Indonesia SYDNEY (AFP): Leading insurer Legal and General Australia Ltd. said Tuesday it was negotiating a joint venture with a large Indonesian company and expected to finalize the deal this year. In its annual report, Legal and General said it was concentrating on expanding in Asian countries where financial- service industries were established, but penetration throughout the community was relatively low.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ban on performance deplored
Ban on performance deplored JAKARTA (JP): A member of the City Council has questioned the reason for the recent banning of a performance by the Padepokan Teater Buruh Indonesia (Indonesian workers' theater group). Djenni Suharso, a member of Commission A, which is in charge of government affairs, told reporters on Tuesday that the reason for the banning was groundless.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ometraco plans to acquire 51% stake in Bank Tiara
Ometraco plans to acquire 51% stake in Bank Tiara JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed Ometraco Corporation plans to acquire a 51 percent stake in Bank Tiara Asia, a commercial bank also listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges. Boyke Gozali said that the planned takeover deal will be worth around Rp 160.6 billion (US$72.7 million) or Rp 2,100 (90 U.S. cents) per share.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
PDI encourages people to speak up
PDI encourages people to speak up JAKARTA: The minority Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) is encouraging people to have the courage to speak up on any government policies that they believe to be contrary to the public interest. Top PDI officials said in a discussion with members of the Jakarta Foreign Correspondents Club on Tuesday that Indonesian people were, generally, afraid to speak their minds about politics.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
KL ambivalent towards RI workers
KL ambivalent towards RI workers Text and photos by Ridwan M. Sijabat KUALA LUMPUR (JP): While Indonesian workers are welcome in Malaysia, they are also despised as well as chased after. They can also at times undermine relations between the two neighboring countries and spoil the "Malay brotherhood". Officials from the two governments know only too well about the dilemma of Indonesian workers in Malaysia. Malaysia has come to depend on Indonesian workers to help develop its booming economy.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Shareholders endorse merger of bourses
Shareholders endorse merger of bourses JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of PT Bursa Efek Surabaya, the manager of the Surabaya Stock Exchange, endorsed Tuesday the merger of the company with PT Bursa Paralel Indonesia, the firm managing the parallel or over-the-counter market in Jakarta. Bursa Efek Surabaya's president, Basjiruddin A. Sarida, said after a shareholders' meeting in Surabaya on Tuesday that the shareholders proposed PT Bursa Efek Indonesia as the new name of the merged firms.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia and Turkey agree to step up ties
Indonesia and Turkey agree to step up ties JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Turkey have agreed to forge closer economic and political ties by strengthening contacts at all tiers of government and society. Indonesia's President Soeharto and Turkish President Suleyman Demirel decided during a meeting at Merdeka Palace on Tuesday that closer contact was necessary to improve ties between the two countries.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bank Niaga pays dividends
Bank Niaga pays dividends JAKARTA (JP): Bank Niaga, a private bank listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, will distribute dividends of Rp 13.57 billion or Rp 235 (10.6 U.S. cents) per share for the 1994 book year. Gunarni Soeworo, the bank's president director, said that the dividends will be distributed to its shareholders in August. She explained the bank's net profits rose by 20 percent last year to Rp 41.67 billion from Rp 34.66 billion in 1993.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Chocky Children 3:05 A day with Tino Sidin 3:30 TV Drama: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 Boy Scout Program 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: Madun 8:05 Cultural Program 9:00 World News 9:30 Film: Murder in Music City 10:55 Late News 11:05 Sports Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
62 Chinese fishermen plead not guilty in Spratlys case
62 Chinese fishermen plead not guilty in Spratlys case PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (AFP): Sixty-two Chinese fishermen arrested earlier this year in the disputed Spratlys by the Philippine Navy pleaded not guilty yesterday to criminal charges of illegal possession of explosives and poison. The Hainan natives, who have been detained in this western city since their arrest in March, also rejected the Philippine court's jurisdiction, insisting they did not enter Philippine territory.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Religion will continue to influence politics'
'Religion will continue to influence politics' JAKARTA (JP): Religion has always had an influence over politics, two experts say, and it will continue to do so. Daniel Dhakidae, a political scholar, and Frans Seda, a political analyst, concur that even if religion and politics do not necessarily mix, they do influence one another. "Politics has the power to change a nation. Behind politics are ideals and philosophies.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Japan top aid donor
Japan top aid donor TOKYO (Reuter): Japan kept its position as the world's top donor country last year, disbursing a total of about US$13.3 billion as official development assistance (ODA), a government report said on Tuesday. The figure represented a 16.3 percent increase from 1993, the report compiled by the Foreign Ministry said.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 30, 1995 Trading Shares close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 2,650 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,300 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,525 0 228,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 5,750 0 0 Anwar Sierad 1,425 100 416,500 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,800 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 1,775 -25 345,000 Argo Pantes 2,600 0 0 Asiana IMI Indusrties 950 -50 20,000...
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Fear hinders fights against breast cancer
Fear hinders fights against breast cancer JAKARTA (JP): Most Indonesian women are either too ignorant or too afraid to check for possible breast cancer. This, says a local oncologist, explains the prevalence of women with advanced stages of breast cancer in this country. Muchlis Ramli said it is understandable if women with weak educational backgrounds do not seek medical advice for symptoms of breast cancer. But, Muchlis pointed out, educated women have the same tendency.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ritonga says curbs on vehicles not possible
Ritonga says curbs on vehicles not possible JAKARTA (JP): City Council Chairman M.H. Ritonga commented on Tuesday that the city police's call to restrict the growing number of vehicles in the city is impossible. "I think it is impossible to limit the number of vehicles at the moment. Just look at the existing public transportation means now, are they ready to accommodate all the passengers?" Ritonga asked. However, Deputy City Police Chief Brig. Gen.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
ICTI takes over Kayan's concessions
ICTI takes over Kayan's concessions JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry has transferred 290,000 hectares of forestry concessions previously held by plywood maker PT Kayan River Timber Product in East Kalimantan to PT International Timber Corporation Indonesia (ITCI).
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Possible Australia-RI hi-tech cooperation seen
Possible Australia-RI hi-tech cooperation seen CANBERRA (AFP): A strategic partnership among Australia, Indonesia and Japan could be set up to develop a major commercial airliner, Indonesian Minister for Research and Technology B. J. Habibie said here Tuesday. In what he indicated could be a first step towards the partnership, Habibie announced an agreement with the Australian- based offshoots of Hawker de Havilland and Honeywell to study future collaboration in aerospace technology.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Property exhibition
Property exhibition JAKARTA (JP): PT Taman Dayu, developer of a luxury housing project in the hilly area of Prigen, Pandaan, East Java, is scheduled to hold an exhibition at the Grand Hyatt Hotel here on Saturday and Sunday. The project, which was first launched in Surabaya on April 28, has attracted many potential buyers, said Lita Soenardi, the company's spokeswoman.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Reform to make pharmaceutical firms efficient
Reform to make pharmaceutical firms efficient JAKARTA (JP): The deregulation of the pharmaceutical industry will not bring down drug prices but will surely make local pharmaceutical industries more efficient, industry executives claim. Chairman of the Association of Indonesian Pharmaceutical Companies, Anthony Ch. Sunaryo, said on Tuesday that if the deregulation does not force down the prices, it would at least keep drug prices stable.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Charity group visits new park
Charity group visits new park JAKARTA (JP): Mrs. Try Sutrisno, wife of Vice President Try Sutrisno, visited the Nusantara Flower Park in Kawung Luwuk village, Sukaresmi district, Cianjur, about 80 kilometers to the south of here. During the visit, Mrs. Try, who was accompanied by women of the Ria Pembangunan charity organization grouping the wives of top government officials, was met by Mrs. Dani Bustanil Arifin in her capacity as head of the Bunga Nusantara Foundation.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bugging a part of diplomatic life, says Minister Ali Alatas
Bugging a part of diplomatic life, says Minister Ali Alatas JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas has played down media reports that the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra had been bugged by Australia authorities, saying such spying was common practice in international relations. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Alatas added that the claims remained unsubstantiated. "The matter of bugging is, I think, part of diplomatic life everywhere," he said.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Honorary doctor in Irian Jaya
Honorary doctor in Irian Jaya From Kompas The program of appointing honorary doctors in the regions has been going on for three years. So far, nine groups have been placed. I believe that the Health Department is monitoring the results of the program. But as far as Irian Jaya is concerned, the monitoring and evaluation system does not fully meet expectations. Violations take place.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Writing competition
Writing competition JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will hold a writing competition on tourism for high school students in a bid to involve city high schools in tourism development. Parlindungan Hutabarat, an official of the City Tourism Office, said on Tuesday that the writing competition is aimed at developing students' creativity, initiative and talent. "This is also expected to give the students something positive to do during their holidays," he said.
Thu, 01 Jun 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, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI gets Rp25b grant for forestry project
RI gets Rp25b grant for forestry project JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo on Tuesday signed a new joint Indonesia-European Commission project on sustainable forest management worth Rp 25 billion (around US$14 million) in Berau, East Kalimantan.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
EU lifts duty on RI yarn
EU lifts duty on RI yarn JAKARTA (JP): The European Union has lifted a 11.9 percent anti-dumping duty, which was imposed in 1992, on imports of certain Indonesian polyester yarn, an industry source said yesterday. S.K.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Johor state: Gateway for illegal labor
Johor state: Gateway for illegal labor JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia (JP): For most illegal Indonesian workers in Malaysia, their adventure begins right here on the southernmost tip of the Malaysian peninsula. The Malaysian state of Johor can be easily reached from the eastern coast of Sumatra and the tiny islands in the Riau archipelago make ideal transit and stopping points. Johor is an ideal gateway for Indonesians intending to work in Malaysia.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Smoking costs a lot more than people think: Sujudi
Smoking costs a lot more than people think: Sujudi JAKARTA (JP): Smoking costs far more than most people think, the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday. "Smoking and tobacco have always been controversial," Minister of Health Sujudi remarked on the World's No Tobacco Day. "But considering that we do not only live in the present ...
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Harvard, Trisakti seminar begins
Harvard, Trisakti seminar begins JAKARTA (JP): More than 100 students from 13 countries are expected to gather here beginning today to discuss development issues and to strengthen mutual understanding under the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations. The conference, which Harvard University jointly organized with Trisakti University, will try to avoid "sensitive" and "political" issues, said Mark Wu, Chairman of the organizing committee from Harvard University.
Thu, 01 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Irian Jaya to be come tourism hub
Irian Jaya to be come tourism hub By Imanuddin TIMIKA, Irian Jaya (JP): Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave said here Tuesday that Irian Jaya, with its strategic setting in the Pacific Ocean, will be developed as a corridor for tourism in the region. "Irian Jaya, with its great tourism potential, can become the Pacific hub for tourists in the Pacific region," Joop said at the opening of the Sheraton Inn Timika hotel.