Archive: 20 July 1995
45 articles found
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Modern Indonesia fast losing traditional values
Modern Indonesia fast losing traditional values JAKARTA (JP): Noted social scientist Mohamad Sobary says social norms, in particular as they inform the political integrity of state officials, have been eroded in the rapid process of modernization in Indonesia. The researcher at the Indonesian Institute of Sciences said the nation had lost many of its traditional values which had, in the past, been essential in maintaining the national character and the integrity of its leaders.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Is it discourteous to discuss the future?
Is it discourteous to discuss the future? By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): I have always been a strong advocate of anticipatory thinking. In every lecture I give, whenever there is an opportunity, I try to urge and persuade my audience to look into the future and think of our present problems in terms of conditions that very probably will evolve in the future. It has become my habit to ask my audience not to become prisoners of present conditions.
Thu, 20 Jul 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, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Monday Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Los Paraguas, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Boece & Ayu (pianist and singer), Tuesday to Saturday, from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Jakarta String Fantasy Trio, Monday to Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI gets $159m ADB loan
RI gets $159m ADB loan MANILA (AFP): The Indonesian education system and underprivileged students will receive support from US$159 million worth of loans for two education projects, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced yesterday.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Policeman held for selling marijuana
Policeman held for selling marijuana BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Local police are questioning a former chief of the Blang Kejeren police precinct in southeast Aceh for his alleged involvement in a drug trafficking case. The forty-year-old man, identified only as Lt. SA, along with two junior officers, H and M, are suspected of selling 46 kilograms of marijuana. Police spokesman Capt. P.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Guilt of suspected killed questioned after confession
Guilt of suspected killed questioned after confession JAKARTA (JP): Following a questioning session, police raised doubts yesterday about the confession made by a man who was arrested on Tuesday for his alleged role in the killing of a senior officer in East Jakarta last week. The man, Baskoni Wahab, admitted to killing Maj. Noenang Kohar with a knife. "We are not all that sure that he's the killer," said head of the Pulogadung police, Maj.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Wealthy people urged to help neglected kids
Wealthy people urged to help neglected kids JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights has urged wealthier Indonesians to help poor and neglected children. Baharuddin Lopa, secretary general of the Commission, together with members Asmara Nababan and Bambang Soeharto, met yesterday with 20 street children from Java and Sumatra. They were accompanied by 10 members of the Jakarta Social Institute, who coordinated the meeting.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
70 fined during judical operation
70 fined during judical operation JAKARTA (JP): Seventy Jakartans were rounded up and fined in an on-the-spot "trial" yesterday as part of the ongoing operation aimed at improving sagging local discipline. Fines ranged from several thousand rupiahs to a maximum of Rp 50,000 ($22) during a sting on the streets of Central Jakarta. The operation targeted people without ID cards, newcomers who failed to report to their neighborhood chiefs after 16 days and those holding expired ID cards.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Children's Stories 3:30 Arabic Lessons 4:05 Sports: Dunhill League (live) 5:00 Regional News 5:15 Sports: Dunhill League (continued) 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 TV Drama: Madun 8:05 Culture Program 9:00 World News 9:30 Sports: Heavyweight Boxing Championship 10:55 Late News 11:05 Film: Triplecross Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Matareum blames rules for slow passage of laws
Matareum blames rules for slow passage of laws JAKARTA (JP): Deputy House Speaker Ismail Hasan Metareum blames the restrictive internal rules of the House of Representatives for the slow passage of legislation. "The regulation that at least two factions of the House must approve the motion before a bill can be deliberated is a psychological constraint," he told a seminar on law development yesterday.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Niciren Syosyu Indonesia dissolved, changes name
Niciren Syosyu Indonesia dissolved, changes name JAKARTA (JP): The Niciren Syosyu Indonesia, a Buddhist sect with origins in Japan, has been formally dissolved and the members of the old organization have formed a new group called Pesamuan Buddha Jambu Dwipa Indonesia (PBJDI), which is registered as a socio-religious organization. The new group's leaders announced yesterday that Jamu Dwipa does not, like its predecessor, have any formal ties with the Japanese sect.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: Ambassador JP/afs BASTILLE DAY: French Ambassador to Indonesia Thierry de Beauce (right) talks with Minister of Youth and Sports Haryono Isman during a Bastille Day party held at the French Ambassador's residence on Jl. Teuku Umar, Central Jakarta on July 14.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Toyota promises to help Astra's export efforts
Toyota promises to help Astra's export efforts JAKARTA (JP): The honorary chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation, Eiji Toyoda, has expressed his commitment in helping PT Astra International increase the export of its Toyota Kijang vans. Astra International's Chairman A. R. Ramly said Toyoda made the commitment yesterday in response to President Soeharto's suggestion that the Japanese automobile giant help Indonesia promote its car exports.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
See big parade on Aug. 27
See big parade on Aug. 27 JAKARTA (JP): To mark the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence, the Jakarta City administration is planning to hold a development parade on Aug. 27, a city official said. According to City Hall official Hadi Laksana the participants will consist of government institutions, private foundations, state-owned companies, sport organizations and social-political organizations. The parade will start from Monas and move through Jl. Thamrin and Jl. Sudirman.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ban on free speech
Ban on free speech With the case of Roeslan Abdulgani's being prevented from speaking in the Netherlands not yet cleared up, a similar incident has happened to Gus Dur in Jember. But Gus Dur was prevented from speaking in a different way. The official permit was issued too late, which prevented him from being a speaker at a discussion at the local university's School of Law.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Asian commodity markets ponder foreign link-ups
Asian commodity markets ponder foreign link-ups SINGAPORE (Reuter): Commodity exchanges in Southeast Asia are eying strategic links with offshore markets to widen their base and speed up growth, but officials said no mergers were planned. Reacting to a wave of possible mergers and tie-ups among Western markets, the officials said they were looking to launch joint contracts or introduce mutual settlement of contracts with U.S. or other markets.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sorcery banned in village polls
Sorcery banned in village polls JAKARTA (JP): The chief of the Cirebon regency administration in West Java has issued a ban on the burning of incense during the elections for village chiefs in 117 districts in his area, Antara reported yesterday. Regent Rachmat Djoehana said the tradition of burning incense, used by candidates as a form of sorcery to ensure victory, could disrupt the elections, which began on Monday and will last until Aug. 1.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Minister not impressed with Indonesian youth
Minister not impressed with Indonesian youth JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security Gen. (ret.) Edi Sudradjat berated yesterday what he called the lethargic character of Indonesia's youth. "To be honest, if we observe the conduct of youth and the students, or the younger generation in general, it is not the behavior befitting a developed and independent nation," Edi said.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 19, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 2,250 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,600 -1,775 6,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 6,625 0 0 Anwar Sierad 1,400 0 48,500 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,800 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 1,875 0 110,500 Argo Pantes 2,600 0 0 Asiana IMI Indusrties 975 0 0 Aster Dharma...
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Favorites held by upset draws in quarterfinals
Favorites held by upset draws in quarterfinals JAKARTA (JP): The favorite teams got off to a shaky start at the Indonesian soccer league quarterfinals as they were held to upset draws in their Group A matches yesterday. Western Division leader Pelita Jaya, while boosted by Cameroon World Cup star Roger Milla, failed to live up to its billing as the finest team to watch in the 34-field league when it encountered stubborn resistance from Pupuk Kaltim for a 1-1 tie.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Founding of new taxi, bus firms opposed
Founding of new taxi, bus firms opposed JAKARTA (JP): The land transport firms association, Organda, demanded yesterday that the administration stop issuing new permits for taxi and bus companies. Instead, Organda officials suggested that the existing transport companies be allowed to increase their number of vehicles to improve public transportation services.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rusydi Hamka named chief of PPP's Jakarta chapter
Rusydi Hamka named chief of PPP's Jakarta chapter JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has finally recognized Rusydi Hamka as the chief of the Jakarta chapter of the United Development Party (PPP), hoping that the move will end the bitter leadership rift within the political organization.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Great River workers take protest to House
Great River workers take protest to House JAKARTA (JP): Striking workers of PT Great River Industries, one of Indonesia's leading garment manufacturers, took their ongoing protest in demand of better wages and conditions to the House of Representatives yesterday. By 10 a.m., about 2,000 of the striking workers had assembled at the gates of the House building. Most of them came from Bogor by public transport.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Resettlers cut off from Sorong city
Resettlers cut off from Sorong city SORONG, Irian Jaya: As many as 1,750 resettled families were isolated when the roads connecting their settlement in Aimas village to Sorong were badly damaged by heavy rains. Some 10 kilometers of the roads are currently inaccessible, making it impossible for the resettlers, mostly farmers, to sell their crops to the city, Antara reported. In addition, prices of staple goods in the resettlement areas have increased during the past several weeks.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
35 countries confirm visit to product expo
35 countries confirm visit to product expo JAKARTA (JP): About 250 executives from 35 countries have confirmed their visits to the Indonesian Product Exhibition '95, which will be held here on Aug. 12 to Aug. 27 to commemorate the nation's golden anniversary, said the exhibition's organizer yesterday. "Most of the foreign businessmen will be grouped in delegations, which will come from 27 countries," said Herman Wiriadipoera, general manager of PT Napindo Mediapratama.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Government loses US$4.39m though forestry loopholes
Government loses US$4.39m though forestry loopholes JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to require forest concessionaires to undergo official assessments of their logging activities to make certain they are paying their forest royalties and reforestation fees, a minister says.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Youth killed by student mob
Youth killed by student mob JAKARTA (JP): A youth was killed yesterday during a scuffle with students in Poncol, Central Jakarta. An officer at the Senen police precinct said that Pepen, 19, was stabbed with a sharp object in the left side of his neck. Eyewitnesses said the victim was chased down an alley by a band of senior high school students in uniform before he was overtaken and assaulted. The police had yet to ascertain yesterday which school the students belonged to.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Express Taxi apologizes
Express Taxi apologizes With regards to the letter by Ms. Maimunah published in The Jakarta Post on July 11, 1995, under the title Taxi service, the management of PT Express Transindo Utama would like to make the following comments. First of all, we would like to apologize for the failure on our part to render the best service to you, our customer, something that is not always easy.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sierad issues bonds worth $19.25 million
Sierad issues bonds worth $19.25 million JAKARTA (JP): PT Sierad Produce, an integrated food producer, signed an agreement yesterday with ten foreign investors on the sales of convertible bonds worth US$19.25 million.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ministers join fun bike
Ministers join fun bike JAKARTA (JP): Three cabinet ministers will pedal their way around the capital along with approximately 10,000 participants in a noncompetitive "fun" bike race held to boost the national energy saving campaign this Sunday. Minister of Information Harmoko, Minister of Mines and Energy Ida Bagus Sudjana and Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman are expected to lead the cycling festival organized by the Sadar Energi (Energy Awareness) Foundation.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Society's materialistic behavior upsets Ulemas
Society's materialistic behavior upsets Ulemas JAKARTA (JP): An influential Moslem leader expressed concern yesterday over what he said was a drift towards materialism in Indonesian society. The chairman of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI), Hasan Basri, attributed the trend to national development which had, he said, concentrated too much on material development, at the expense of spiritual development.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Thousands join family planning
Thousands join family planning MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: During the last three months, as many as 14,500 people have agreed to join the family planning programs here, a local official says. Head of the provincial office for the National Family Planning Coordinating Board Dr. Abu Hanifah told Antara that the number entering the program amounted to 13 percent of the board's target of 81,100 people for the 1995-1996 period.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Banned writer Pramoedya gets Magsaysay award
Banned writer Pramoedya gets Magsaysay award JAKARTA (JP): Pramoedya Ananta Toer, a prolific novelist whose books have been banned by the government, has been elected to receive the 1995 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature and Creative Communication Arts.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Auto rally organizers eye world class status
Auto rally organizers eye world class status JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's success in organizing the recently concluded Asia-Pacific auto rally championship's first round in Medan, North Sumatra, may put Indonesia closer to world rally championship status. In his letter to the Indonesian Automotive Association (IMI), team director John Spiller of the 555 Subaru World Rally Team jokingly noted that it would be "a miscarriage of justice" if Indonesia does not have the status by 1997.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
U.S. to close consulate in Medan
U.S. to close consulate in Medan JAKARTA (JP): The United States plans to close its consulate general in Medan, North Sumatra, as part of on-going efforts to downsize its overseas administrative facilities and cut spending. The Medan office is one of 19 American diplomatic missions which will be closed according to an announcement made by the State Department in Washington on Tuesday, Reuters reported.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Waste pollutes residents' wells
Waste pollutes residents' wells JAKARTA (JP): Residents of the Krankit neighborhood of the Rawa Buaya subdistrict in West Jakarta are complaining that industrial waste is being dumped in their area by a silk-screen printing factory. They claim that the pollution is so heavy that water in their area is no longer potable. The factory began dumping its waste into the nearby river two years ago.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dossiers on Bintang sent to prosecutors' office
Dossiers on Bintang sent to prosecutors' office JAKARTA (JP): As police reached the final stages of their efforts to bring Sri Bintang Pamungkas to court for allegedly insulting President Soeharto, discussion of the possible international ramifications has also intensified. National Police Chief Gen.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
U.S. army seeks Filipino cooks
U.S. army seeks Filipino cooks ANGELES CITY, Philippines (AFP): The U.S. army is seeking 60 Filipino cooks on one-month contracts during its military exercises with South Korea, a U.S. army officer said yesterday. Pamela Hastings, U.S. Army contracting officer, said the Filipinos hired would live at Suwon and Yongsan Air Bases and Camp Walker in Korea during the U.S. army's exercises with South Korea from Aug. 1 to Sept. 1 this year.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
RP to normalize ties with S'pore
RP to normalize ties with S'pore MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos yesterday said the Philippines was taking steps to normalize relations with Singapore after the apparent settlement of the dispute over executed Filipina maid Flor Contemplacion.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia gets $5.36b in new aid
Indonesia gets $5.36b in new aid PARIS (Reuter): Indonesia won US$5.36 billion in aid for the next year from donor countries and development agencies yesterday, the World Bank said following a two-day meeting at its Paris office. The sum is an increase from the $5.2 billion pledged in 1994. The World Bank congratulated Indonesia, one of the world's fastest-growing economies, on its economic performance and sound financial management.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Qantas to expand Indonesian services
Qantas to expand Indonesian services JAKARTA (JP): To cope with the increasing number of Indonesians visiting Australia, the continent's flagship airline Qantas Airways will launch more services to and from Jakarta starting October this year. Qantas' manager for Indonesia, Peter Collins, said here yesterday that his company will operate two additional flights from Sydney to Jakarta and introduce three new flights from Perth to Jakarta beginning on Oct. 29.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest suspects in murder of cameraman
Police arrest suspects in murder of cameraman JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested two of three men whom they believe carried out last week's murder of a cameraman who worked for the TPI television network. Deputy chief of the Palmerah police in West Jakarta, Capt. Endin K., told reporters that the two suspects, identified as Abdul Halim and Sukri, were arrested at different places in Jakarta yesterday. Halim was arrested at approximately 2 a.m.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta eggs
Jakarta eggs The first time I noticed that eggs in Jakarta supermarkets are not kept refrigerated, I was shocked. Being a student in Dietetics at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, I want to make egg buyers aware of the dangers of unprocessed eggs, and what to do to decrease the risk. Inside the hard protective shell of a freshly-laid egg is a bundle of complete protein, packed with every known vitamin (except vitamin C) and an abundant supply of phosphorus and iron.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bankers Trust international in landmark derivatives case
Bankers Trust international in landmark derivatives case LONDON (Reuter): Bankers Trust International is taking Indonesia's PT Dharmala Sakti Sejahtara to London's High Court over losses on derivatives in what lawyers and banking officials describe as a landmark case. Dharmala Sakti Sejahtara (DSS) said last week it has already sued the U.S. commercial bank over a financial transaction in which DSS was the arranger.
Thu, 20 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
SAR exercise opens today
SAR exercise opens today JAKARTA (JP): The final training drills of a combined sea, land and air Search and Rescue (SAR) team, to be called Lumba- Lumba (Dolphin), will be held today at Edam Island in the Seribu Island group off Jakarta Bay, Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said.