Archive: 26 July 1995
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Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Regional trade the challenger for ASEAN's future
Regional trade the challenger for ASEAN's future By Vitit Muntarbhorn BANGKOK: The macro-economic growth rate of ASEAN countries has been very impressive this decade with some countries enjoying a Gross Domestic Product growth of nearly 10 percent per annum. This is greatly due to increasing industrialization for export orientation and the success in exporting their goods. Yet, intra- ASEAN trade has for a long time lagged behind trade with those outside the region.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Government urged to change attitude towards people
Government urged to change attitude towards people JAKARTA (JP): A senior political scientist is calling on the government to change the way it deals with the people, saying that the present attitude has failed to truly promote the social, economic and political standing of the masses. Loekman Soetrisno, of Yogyakarta's Gadjah Mada University, said the relationship between the state and the people must be restructured to give the majority of the people better access to economic resources.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Circus declines mayor's help offer
Circus declines mayor's help offer MANILA (AFP): A Russian circus troupe stranded in a southern Philippine city has declined an offer by Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim to house its starving animals at the zoo in the Philippine capital, the official Philippine News Agency (PNA) said yesterday. Boris Fedotov, head of the Russian All-Star Circus, said the animals -- two elephants, seven bears, three camels, four llamas and a puma -- were trained for the circus and not meant for the zoo.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: Pamela JP/oby COME AND GO: The U.S. Embassy's new Press Attache, Craig Stromme (center), chats with his predecessor Pamela Smith (left) and the embassy's new Counselor for Public Affairs Steven Monblatt (right) at their farewell, and welcoming, party. The party was held at the Grand Metro Equatorial Hotel in Central Jakarta in the middle of this month.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Henry Winkler Muts William Shakespeare 3:05 Talk Show 3:30 Indonesian Lessons 4:05 Sports: Indonesian League (Live) 5:00 Regional News 5:15 Sports (continued) 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Science Program 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Documentary Program 8:05 Spektrum 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:30 Film: Steel Cowboy 10:55 Late News 11:05 Film (continued) Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
The quest for high-technology
The quest for high-technology President Soeharto has reminded us that an advanced and prosperous nation is one which commands science and technology. The President advises Indonesian children to master science and technology so that they will be able to make the nation prosperous. The question of promoting science and technology cannot be separated from the degree to which private entrepreneurs are willing to support such a program.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Affair ends in tragedy
Affair ends in tragedy JAKARTA (JP): A man was killed by a jealous husband in Tambun, Bekasi, yesterday, police reported. The Tambun police precinct reported that Yasri, 28, was stabbed in the head and neck by Samaun, who suspected him of having an affair with his wife. One of Yasri's relatives said that Yasri, who worked for Samaun, had been having an affair with his boss' wife, Zaenab, 30, for years. After getting wind of the affair, Samaun warned Yasri and then fired him.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indo-Rama gets loan
Indo-Rama gets loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Indo-Rama Synthetics, one of the largest integrated producers of blended polyester yarns in Indonesia, agreed yesterday to a US$25.5 million deferred payment credit facility with Nissho Iwai Corporation of Japan for its polyester and weaving expansion plans. The deal was signed by Indo-Rama's president, S.P.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Science contest sees record numbers participate
Science contest sees record numbers participate JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) announced here yesterday that the number of participants in this year's scientific competition increased by 61 percent. At least 507 students from 27 provinces took part in the competition compared to 314 last year. John Pasaribu, LIPI's head of Popularization and Dissemination of Science and Technology, said that 31 of the participants had been chosen as finalists.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sectarian conflict real threat to unity: Edi
Sectarian conflict real threat to unity: Edi SEMARANG (JP): Social problems generated from ethnic, religious and inter-group conflict are becoming a real threat to the nation's unity, Minister of Defense and Security Gen. (ret) Edi Sudrajat warns. Edi said the increasing coverage in the mass media on worries about the ongoing sectarian trend shows that the threat is no longer an illusion.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pelita, Bandung kicked out from semifinals
Pelita, Bandung kicked out from semifinals JAKARTA (JP): What had been a forgone conclusion in the Indonesian soccer league quarterfinals turned into the biggest upset as favorites Pelita Jaya and Bandung Raya were both dumped from the semifinals by sides from Kalimantan yesterday. Pupuk Kaltim opened the favorites' nightmare at Senayan, sending Bandung Raya reeling with a come-from-behind 2-1 win.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to appoint ambassador to WTO
Govt urged to appoint ambassador to WTO JAKARTA (JP): Econit, an industry, trade and economics advisory group, urged the government yesterday to appoint an ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO). "It is high time for Indonesia, as a signatory of the WTO and chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement, to play an active role in the implementation of the multilateral trade approach adopted by the Marrakesh pact of the organization," the managing director of Econit, Rizal Ramli, said yesterday.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rapper Vanilla Ice to perform here
Rapper Vanilla Ice to perform here JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta rap music fans will be in for a rare treat when rap musician Vanilla Ice performs at the M-Club, Blok M, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, on July 29 at 8 p.m. Organized by PT Buena Produktama, which also invited Run DMC last year, Vanilla Ice will also perform in Bandung (at Studio East) on July 30 and in Surabaya on July 31. Tickets for the show are priced at between Rp 50,000 and Rp 60,000 each.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Corruption
Corruption From Neraca Corruption in Indonesia has become a familiar topic of talk in the society. Unfortunately it is difficult to curb corruption due to lack of evidence. I read a report some time ago that there is a sharp difference in this matter between Indonesia and the neighboring countries -- Malaysia and Singapore. The civil servants in Malaysia and Singapore are well paid and can satisfy their daily needs. But if they are found to have committed corruption, they are severely punished.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Biologists ready to help solve pollution problems
Biologists ready to help solve pollution problems JAKARTA (JP): Most biologists are interested in solving pollution problem, a seminar was told yesterday. From 27 participants of the environmental biology discussion, held at the University of Indonesia in Depok, 30 kilometers south of here, 13 discussed ways to help solve pollution problems.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN to handle legal cases more efficiently
ASEAN to handle legal cases more efficiently JAKARTA (JP): Major cases involving capital punishment can now be handled more efficiently by ASEAN member countries through direct contact among their attorneys general, a statement issued yesterday said. The statement is part of an agreement reached by the attorneys general of the six member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) who wound up their two-day meeting yesterday.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
U.S. says ASEAN countries, Vietnam major export marts
U.S. says ASEAN countries, Vietnam major export marts WASHINGTON (AFP): U.S. Commerce Secretary Ron Brown said the administration was expanding its target list of major export markets to include Vietnam and five other rapidly growing Asian economies. The administration list of "big emerging markets" will be expanded to include members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Brown said Monday.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Local electric part producers accuse China of dumping
Local electric part producers accuse China of dumping JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Electric Equipment Manufacturers accused China yesterday of dumping its electric parts in Indonesia. The association's chairman, Januar Muin, said dumping was an intentional Chinese strategy to win the market. The practice has caused great losses to local producers because most of their products can no longer compete with those from China, which are generally sold here at very low price levels.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
China-SE Asia cable
China-SE Asia cable BEIJING (AFP): Construction is set to begin soon on a 7,000- kilometer (4,375-mile) fiber-optic cable linking China with Southeast Asian nations, an official newspaper said yesterday. The land cable, which starts in Shanghai and ends in Singapore, will cross four other countries -- Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Malaysia -- the China Daily said, citing official sources.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Many Indonesians have diabetes
Many Indonesians have diabetes BANDUNG: Between one to two percent of all Indonesians have diabetes which, a senior official says, will become a serious health problem unless something is done. The director general for medical services at the health ministry, Soejoga, said that the finding came from a recent ministry survey. "The problem will worsen if it is not handled seriously," he told participants of a national symposium on endocrinology over the weekend.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt still reluctant to host Israeli team
Govt still reluctant to host Israeli team JAKARTA (JP): The government is still reluctant to treat Israel, which it does not recognize as a state, like the other participating countries in the upcoming 38th World Outdoor Archery Championships here. "I have called the chairman of the Indonesian Archery Association and raised objection (to Israel's participation)," State Secretary Moerdiono told reporters yesterday. He declined to elaborate.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Electricity tariffs lowered by 0.34%
Electricity tariffs lowered by 0.34% JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned electricity company PT PLN has decreased its tariffs by an average of 0.34 percent since this month due to lower production costs and a lower-than-estimated inflation rate, the company announced yesterday. PLN's President Djiteng Marsudi told journalists that customers would enjoy the reduced tariffs in their monthly electricity bills as from next month.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Japan assists IKIP Surabaya
Japan assists IKIP Surabaya JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government has agreed to donate a 40 million yen (Rp 1,5 billion) language laboratory to the Education and Teachers Training Institute (IKIP) of Surabaya. Japanese ambassador Taizo Watanabe and Indonesian director general for higher level education Bambang Soehendro exchanged the diplomatic note on the cultural aid here yesterday.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN states to denounce resumption of nuke testing
ASEAN states to denounce resumption of nuke testing BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AFP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will denounce the resumption of nuclear weapons testing in the Pacific region at its annual meeting here this week, officials said yesterday. A joint communique, however, is unlikely to single out France for its decision to resume underground tests at Mururoa atoll, according to senior officials who indicated such a move would leave out China.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Buses in bad condition
Buses in bad condition From Merdeka Many bus companies, including the state-owned PPD, operate buses which are already in poor condition. Many of those buses are far from comfortable, while air-conditioned buses are more often than not packed with passengers which make the air- conditioning insignificant. I hope the authorities consider standardizing city buses. QOMARUDDIN SD Jakarta
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Cavalry called out to fight city crime
Cavalry called out to fight city crime JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Chief Maj. Gen. Wiranto said yesterday that he was mobilizing all his forces, including the cavalry assault battalion, to help the police fight crime. "The level of crime in the city is insane and can no longer be tolerated," Wiranto declared after leading a ceremony to mark the 33rd anniversary of Cavalry Battalion 7 at its headquarters in Cijantung, East Jakarta.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Export-oriented ammonia plants needed: Official
Export-oriented ammonia plants needed: Official JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Chemical Industries Sujata called on private investors yesterday to build ammonia plants for export purposes. "Currently we export our gas in the form of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Why don't we make some of our gas into ammonia which is more expensive and export it," Sujata said on the second day of the seventh convention of the Association of Indonesian Chemical Engineers at the Equatorial Hotel.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV contributions
TV contributions From Republika The so-called employees of Yayasan TVRI (TVRI Foundation) have come to my house four times to register my television set and demand that I paid TV contributions. But I refused to pay the contributions because it is based only on a Presidential Decree, instead of a tax law, which should be approved by the House of Representatives. So, I am of the opinion that TV contributions are voluntary in nature.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Postal firm will issue gold stamps
Postal firm will issue gold stamps JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned postal operator PT Pos Indonesia will issue a commemorative collection of gold stamps worth Rp 76 billion (US$33.7 million) next month, featuring three selected designs to mark the country's 50th Independence Day.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Admission fees to be discussed
Admission fees to be discussed JAKARTA (JP): The city education authorities will hold a meeting with parents and senior school administrators next month to negotiate additional school admission fees. Head of the City Office of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Kusnan Ismukanto, told reporters Monday that the meeting would provide parents and school teachers with a chance to discuss additional fees to be imposed on new students.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Religion
Religion From Media Indonesia I am commenting on the statement of Ben Mboy, a member of the Supreme Advisory Council, who proposed in a seminar that the declaring of a person's religion on an identity card be abolished. I think it would be difficult to realize this ideal. We know that stating religion on identity cards is very important both for the bearer and state.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Suspects in Bekasi gang rape identified
Suspects in Bekasi gang rape identified JAKARTA (JP): Bekasi police claim that they have identified the men believed to have raped a mother and her two teenage daughters during a pre-dawn burglary on Monday in the small, isolated village of Kampung Cimatis, Jati Karya, in Pondok Gede. The incident took place at around 3:30 a.m. on Monday at the house of Acan, 45, in the Pondok Gede district of Bekasi, 30 kilometers east of Jakarta.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina offers LSWR
Pertamina offers LSWR TOKYO (Reuter): Indonesia's state-owned oil company Pertamina has decided to allocate about 3.6 million to 3.7 million barrels of low-sulfur waxy residue (LSWR) for August lifting to its affiliates, traders said. The August volume is about 200,000 to 300,000 barrels more than July levels. Traders said the increase resulted from Indonesia's move to delay the turnaround at a 200,000 barrel-per- day Balikpapan refinery beyond September.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Canadian minister praises human rights commission
Canadian minister praises human rights commission JAKARTA (JP): Canadian Secretary of State for Asia-Pacific Affairs, Raymond Chan, yesterday praised Jakarta's move to establish the National Commission for Human Rights, but also noted that Indonesia could improve its handling of East Timor issues.
Wed, 26 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.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Police could arrest Hong Lie if requested: Gen. Banurusman
Police could arrest Hong Lie if requested: Gen. Banurusman JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman Astrosemitro said yesterday that the police could only ask Interpol to help arrest entertainment businessman Hong Lie under the request of prosecutors. "Ordinarily, the police's job is finished with the trial of the case," Banurusman told reporters after inaugurating the newly-founded City Police Center for Medical Health Service and Information.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
A larger ASEAN
A larger ASEAN When ASEAN opens its door to Vietnam in its upcoming foreign ministers' meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, at the end of this week, something close to a black-on-white contrast will appear on this region's political landscape. Vietnam is a communist country and the present ASEAN members are anti-communist. Some of them even still bear deep scars inflicted in the struggle against the followers of Marxism and Leninism.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Test-score manipulation damages students' future
Test-score manipulation damages students' future By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): The manipulation of test scores has been practiced for a long time in Indonesian schools. Not for the purpose of earning additional money, but mainly due to the teachers and their differing perceptions of individual students. When I was a young teacher, I also had to manipulate the grades of some of my students on occasion.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Australian envoy visits Irian
Australian envoy visits Irian JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Australian ambassador Allan Taylor has discussed with governor Jacob Pattipi the fate of Irian Jaya residents who have crossed back from Papua New Guinea. Taylor said Monday he inquired about the border crossers because Australia is a regular donor to the UN High Commissioner on Refugees that helps handle the problem.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Polio vaccines for 669,000 babies
Polio vaccines for 669,000 babies UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The provincial government plans to provide polio vaccines to 669,000 children under five-years- old in a health campaign scheduled for September. Chief of the provincial health office Mustafa Djide said in a meeting with local community leaders Monday that the campaign is part of Indonesia's effort to make it polio-free by the year 2000.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
President wants optimization of fishery potentials in EEZ
President wants optimization of fishery potentials in EEZ JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday told state-owned firms, private sector businesses and cooperatives to act unitedly to increase efforts to tap the fishery potentials of the country's exclusive economic zones (EEZ). The President said that alliance among the three economic pillars is essential in coping with the capital and technological shortages and in taking full advantage of the under-utilized fishery zones.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hoi An in Vietnam
Hoi An in Vietnam On July 4, 1995 you printed an article concerning the town of Hoi An, Vietnam, by Kunang Helmi Picard. I was very much surprised that the town of Hoi An would rate an article written about it. I lived and worked in Hoi An from June 1968 until December 1969. I was an USAID employee concerned with all the facets of Agriculture in Quang Nam province of which Hoi An was the capital.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Judges often subjected to outside pressure
Judges often subjected to outside pressure JAKARTA (JP): Judges dealing with lawsuits filed against the government often come under pressure from both private individuals and officials attempting to influence their decisions, Chief of the Jakarta State Administrative Court Benjamin Mangkoedilaga said yesterday.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Better communication between employers and workers urged
Better communication between employers and workers urged JAKARTA (JP): Manpower Minister Abdul Latief underlined yesterday the importance of communication between employers and workers to help prevent labor disputes. Speaking to reporters after meeting President Soeharto with Public Housing Minister Akbar Tandjung, Latief said that besides reducing the possibility of conflict, communication is also effective in preventing third parties from persuading workers to stage protests or go on strike.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Can ASEAN's China policy succeed?
Can ASEAN's China policy succeed? The admission of Vietnam marks an important moment in the 28- year long history of ASEAN. Seen from East Asia, our Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin notes that ASEAN has reversed the logic behind its creation in 1967, and has been a political more than an economic success story. ASEAN now faces a major test of how to manage its relationship with China.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Seminar on ice cream
Seminar on ice cream JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Nutrition Association in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and PT Unilever will jointly organize a one-day seminar on ice cream. The seminar will be held at the World Trade Center, Jakarta, on Aug. 5. A number of nutrition experts will speak at the seminar. Among the speakers are Muryati Sihombing, the chairperson of the association, Dr. Muhilal and Dr. Waluyo S. Soerjodibroto.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Local shipyard gets orders from foreign firms
Local shipyard gets orders from foreign firms JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Dok & Perkapalan Kodja Bahari announced yesterday that it has won orders for the construction of ships from Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands and Iran.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Confusion grips teachers, parents at Koja schools
Confusion grips teachers, parents at Koja schools JAKARTA (JP): Teachers and parents of more than 1,000 students are gripped by confusion while they wait for the official word on the fate of state elementary schools in the Koja area. Victorine, head mistress of State Elementary School Koja Utara 07, said the school she heads would be relocated due to the construction of a port container terminal. "We have no idea when or where exactly we are going to move," she said.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 25, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 2,300 50 2,000 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,800 75 163,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 6,600 0 0 Anwar Sierad 1,325 -50 106,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,800 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 1,850 25 299,500 Argo Pantes 2,600 0 0 Asiana IMI Indusrties 925 -50 10,000 Aster...
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
KL softens threat on Bosnian arms embargo
KL softens threat on Bosnian arms embargo KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia has softened its threat to break the Bosnian arms embargo, saying the United Nations would probably prevent it from selling weapons to Bosnian government forces. "NATO and the UN are very efficient when it comes to stopping supply to the Bosnians but not to the Serbs," Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was reported as saying by local news reports yesterday.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Import rules
Import rules This is in reference to Mr. A. Djuana's letter under the caption Mr. A and Mr. B published in "Your Letters" column of The Jakarta Post dated July 22, 1995. According to Mr. Djuana, A was deprived of a substantial amount of money by the cunning of Mr. B with the active connivance of B's overseas associate. The story appears to be a mere concoction and far removed from reality.
Wed, 26 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Keep up role model image: Try
Keep up role model image: Try JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno closed yesterday the fifth national congress of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI), calling on the Moslem leaders to maintain their "reputation as role models". "Ulemas should keep their image as role models for the community, so that they would be able to shape and guide the Indonesian Moslem community," he told some 300 participants of the congress.