Archive: 27 July 1995
46 articles found
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pressure mounts against Israel in archery meet
Pressure mounts against Israel in archery meet JAKARTA (JP): Pressure is mounting for the government to reject Israel's participation in an international sporting event just days before it is due to start. Public and religious figures suggested yesterday the government reconsider the participation of Israel in the 38th World Outdoor Archery Championships being held here between Aug. 1 and 6, cautioning that mass protests could arise.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Koentjaraningrat wins Fukuoka's Asian grand prize
Koentjaraningrat wins Fukuoka's Asian grand prize JAKARTA (JP): A prominent Indonesian anthropologist, Koentjaraningrat, was declared this year's recipient of the Fukuoka Asian Cultural Grand Prize yesterday. "On behalf of the Fukuoka Mayor, I formally declare Mr. Koentjaraningrat this year's recipient of the Fukuoka Asian Cultural Grand Prize," Shin-ichi Shiki, executive director for general affairs of Fukuoka City, said in a press conference here.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Persib, Petrokimia reach semis in style
Persib, Petrokimia reach semis in style JAKARTA (JP): Persib Bandung and Petrokimia Putra blasted their way into the semifinals of the Indonesian soccer league championship in devastating style yesterday with crushing 3-0 victories over Assyabaab and Medan Jaya respectively. The goal spree ended the week-long scoring drought in the quarterfinals which kicked off last Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to allow import of fishing boats
Govt urged to allow import of fishing boats JAKARTA (JP): Fishing companies and fishermen called on the government yesterday to allow the importation of fishing vessels and pledged to become partners, a national workshop concluded.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Natuna plan must run as scheduled
Natuna plan must run as scheduled JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that the multi-billion dollar gas liquefaction project in Natuna, Riau, must proceed according to schedule. "The mandate from President Soeharto is that all related parties, including cabinet ministers and private companies involved in the project, should help make it run on time," State Minister for Research and Technology B.J.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
U.S. firms dominate RI oil, gas scene
U.S. firms dominate RI oil, gas scene SINGAPORE (Reuter): U.S. oil companies remain the dominant players on the Indonesian oil and gas scene, accounting for over 50 percent of Indonesia's exploration asset value of US$17.1 billion, Wood Mackenzie Ltd. said. European oil companies are the next largest grouping with 20 percent of the total base value, followed by the Japanese with 16 percent, the Edinburgh-based consulting firm said.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Beard ban leads to hairy dispute
Beard ban leads to hairy dispute BANDUNG, West Java (JP): About 2,000 workers from three textile factories in Cimahi went on strike Monday to press their demand that male employees be allowed to grow beards and mustaches, reports said yesterday. The strike began at 6 a.m. and ended inconclusively at 4 p.m. The firms' executives promised to refer the problem to their Japanese customers who, according to them, may stop buying their product if they learn that the employees have facial hair.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Three women arrested for passport forgery
Three women arrested for passport forgery JAKARTA (JP): City police have arrested three female members of a syndicate believed to have falsified identification cards and other documents required for the issuance of over 500 passports. Police spokesman Lt. Col. Bambang Permantoro told reporters yesterday that the three suspects were arrested on Tuesday morning at their "office" at Jl. Sungai Bambu Raya No. 5, Sungai Bambu district in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Security officer killed
Security officer killed JAKARTA (JP): A man was stabbed to death while trying to prevent a robbery in Sunter, North Jakarta yesterday, police reported. The Tanjung Priok police precinct reported that Muhamad Mansur, 42, a security officer at the sub-district administration was stabbed in the left side of his belly by one of his three attackers.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Time for soul searching
Time for soul searching In the last several weeks a very interesting debate has been going on among the public. A wide range of topics, ranging from corruption to political collusion, moral decay and sensitive issues, such as the business activities of the children of high ranking government officials, have been openly discussed, mainly in the media. So, too, is the question of whether we should pardon those who were involved in the 1965 communist coup.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
New cheap apartments to be built
New cheap apartments to be built JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is planning to erect prefabricated apartment buildings in Pondok Kelapa, East Jakarta, to provide housing for 1,5000 low-income households. Ongky Sukasah, the head of the city housing office, told reporters on Tuesday that with prefabrication the city administration would be able to complete the project in three months. "This will be much faster than the old system which would take nine months," he said.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Fire leaves 145 homeless
Fire leaves 145 homeless SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Fire destroyed 25 houses on Jl. Antasari early yesterday, leaving 145 people homeless and injuring at least one person. Chief of the local fire control agency Sunardi said the fire, which broke out at about 4.30 a.m., took two hours to put out because the four fire trucks had trouble reaching the area. Most of the houses were made of wood and the fire started at a time when most people were still fast asleep.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Man shot dead in Tambora
Man shot dead in Tambora JAKARTA (JP): A man died of a gunshot wound in Tambora, West Jakarta, yesterday. Sources from the Cipto Mangunkusumo central hospital said that Budiman, 38, a resident of Jati Mulya, Bekasi, was shot in the left leg and bled to death. The source said Budiman, a known criminal, died while being treated at the Kramat Jati hospital. (01)
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Stories To Remember 3:05 Culture Program 3:30 TV Series: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 University 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 TV Drama: Madun 8:05 Culture Program 9:00 World News 9:30 Film: Love Live On 10:55 Late News 11:05 Sports Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Injustice causes Islamic radicalism
Injustice causes Islamic radicalism JAKARTA (JP): The vice-chairman of the National Resiliency Institute, Juwono Sudarsono, called on the government yesterday to enhance social justice to prevent the rise of radical Islamic movements in Indonesia. Juwono argued that inequality and social injustice are fertile ground for radical ideas. "We are racing against time to foster more far reaching social justice.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Polio immunization in W. Jakarta
Polio immunization in W. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta mayoralty is determined to make the government's polio eradication program a success by conducting en masse immunizations, an official said yesterday. Kholik Masulilik, head of the mayoralty's health office, said 5,000 personnel had been assigned to immunize the 181,000 children under five in West Jakarta. The government has designated Sept. 13 and Oct. 18 as national immunization days.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
City govt plans integrated service in ID issuance
City govt plans integrated service in ID issuance JAKARTA (JP): The city administration in cooperation with the West Java province next month will provide an integrated service for the issuance of identity cards for Jakarta's residents who have moved to Bogor, Tangerang or Bekasi. The integrated service targets holders of Jakarta identity cards living in Bogor, Tangerang, and Bekasi. Nearly three million Jakartans have moved to the three satellite cities.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN exhibition opens
ASEAN exhibition opens JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Metal, Machinery and Electronic Industries Effendi Sudarsono opened yesterday a four- day ASEAN exhibition of pumps, piping, filtration, water and waste water treatment, and turbo-machinery.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rule of law, human rights concept don't exist: Expert
Rule of law, human rights concept don't exist: Expert DEPOK, West Java (JP): There is no supremacy of law in Indonesia because the 1945 Constitution, which has helped mold the nation, does not recognize the concept, an expert on constitutional law says. H.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia Open counts as SEA Games nears
Indonesia Open counts as SEA Games nears JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is using this year's Indonesia Open Track and Field Championships to select prospective athletes for the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in December. "The forming of a tentative track and field team for the SEA Games will be based on the results at the championships," said Sumartoyo, the organizing committee chairman.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Man killed by mob at car expo
Man killed by mob at car expo JAKARTA (JP): A man was beaten to death by a mob at an automotive exhibition at the Jakarta Convention Center, police reported. The Tanah Abang police precinct reported that Asril Bachtiar, 28, had serious head injuries when he was taken to hospital over the weekend. Budi, a relative of the victim, said he was told by police that Asril had attempted to steal a handbag but was caught by visitors to the exhibition.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Businesses of official's children
Businesses of official's children Recently newspapers are full of news concerning high officials' children doing business. I really do not understand why there is such a fuss. People notice that high officials' children are advancing very fast and have become wealthy in no time, while normal business people have to toil and find the going so tough that they only advance at a snail's pace. They say there must be something wrong. I agree that there is something wrong.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Few developers act responsible
Few developers act responsible JAKARTA (JP): The city administration's housing program is being hindered by the reluctance of private developers, with only four of 66 developers meeting their obligation to build low- cost housing. Head of the City Program Agency Hadi Laksana said yesterday that based on gubernatorial decree No. 540/1990, the city's 66 developers of luxury buildings are obliged to build low-cost apartments.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia still uncommitted over arms for Bosnia
Indonesia still uncommitted over arms for Bosnia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia remains uncommitted to sending arms to Bosnia, however, the country has confirmed its strong support of a declaration by the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) which dismisses the validity of a United Nations arms embargo against the Bosnian government.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rights commission to handle high voltage complaints
Rights commission to handle high voltage complaints JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights agreed yesterday to go to the government with the complaints of residents affected by the construction of high voltage cables in their areas. Commission member Roekmini Koesoemo Astoeti told leaders of six non-governmental organizations (NGOs) who represent the affected residents that she would help find a solution to their problems if she has to bring it all the way to the minister.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Permits for 46 buses temporarily revoked
Permits for 46 buses temporarily revoked JAKARTA (JP): The city land transportation control agency has temporarily revoked the operational licenses of 46 public buses in East Jakarta for repeatedly violating traffic regulations. Head of the agency's Transportation Control Department Herman Tonglo Langi said on Tuesday that the 46 buses had breached the regulations by forcing passengers to get off the buses before reaching their final destinations.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Yusof risks ban in rival event
Yusof risks ban in rival event JOHOR BARU, Malaysia (AFP): Nazamuddin Yusof will be the only Malaysian taking part in the Asian PGA Tournament Players Championship at Johor Baru from today. And he will risk being banned by his home PGA for taking part in the third leg of the new Asian PGA Tour which is in a growing dispute with the rival Asia Pacific Golf Confederation. The Malaysian PGA (MPGA) has decided not to sanction the event as it is linked to a different promotion agreement.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan's 'Hsiao Yu' grabs five awards at film festival
Taiwan's 'Hsiao Yu' grabs five awards at film festival JAKARTA (JP): Hsiao Yu, a Taiwan thriller-drama about the adventures of an illegal Chinese immigrant in New York, won five of a possible 12 awards, including best film, at the 40th Asia- Pacific Film Festival last night. Hsiao Yu also won for best sound, best art direction (Wen Li) and best screenplay (Sylvia Chang and Ayli). Actress Rene Liu Joyin, who played the heroine in the film's title, was named best actress.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
U.S. supports more screening for boat people
U.S. supports more screening for boat people WASHINGTON (AFP): The United States will support additional screening for Vietnamese boat people who failed to qualify as refugees so long as they return first to Vietnam, a top State Department official said Tuesday.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam's admission brings ASEAN closer to goal
Vietnam's admission brings ASEAN closer to goal BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AFP): ASEAN embraces Vietnam as its first communist member tomorrow, closing a long chapter of the Cold War and moving nearer to its goal of pan-Southeast Asian unity by the turn of the century. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is now stepping up efforts to integrate Burma, Cambodia and Laos as well into an organization originally established during the Vietnam War to keep communism at bay in Indochina.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Court recovers Rp 921 million
Court recovers Rp 921 million AMBON, Maluku: The high court has recovered only Rp 921 million (US$411,000) of the more than Rp 24 billion in state money embezzled this year, court chief Soewarso says. The high court has handled 20 corruption and economic crime cases this year, he said as reported by Antara yesterday. In addition to the money, the court has also seized four houses, four cars and one motorcycle. (pan)
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam prepared for AFTA
Vietnam prepared for AFTA MANILA (AFP): Senior officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are working for would-be member nation Vietnam's swift inclusion into the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), the Philippine Foreign Department said yesterday.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Biological property rights need protection
Biological property rights need protection JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs a law to protect the intellectual property rights of traditional communities, an expert has said. "The intellectual property rights as an aspect of 'bioprospecting' should be respected," said Tri Nugroho, a member of the Indonesian Tropical Nature Institute, at a seminar yesterday. "Bioprospecting" is supposedly the exploration of biological diversity for commercially valuable genetic and biochemical resources.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
ISO-14000 launch planned
ISO-14000 launch planned JAKARTA (JP): The president of the Geneva-based International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Eberhard Mollmann, said yesterday that the organization will introduce ISO-14000 certificates of standardization next year. "We are still preparing ISO-14000, which concerns environmental management," Mollmann said after meeting with executives of the Standardization Council of Indonesia.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 26, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 2,300 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,825 25 192,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 6,600 0 5,000 Anwar Sierad 1,350 25 128,500 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,800 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 1,850 0 9,500 Argo Pantes 2,600 0 0 Asiana IMI Industries 925 0 0 Aster Dharma...
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Be prepared to liberalize financial services: Mar'ie
Be prepared to liberalize financial services: Mar'ie JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday that Indonesia must be prepared to face the globalization of the world's financial services. "We have to be ready to face the globalization of financial services and the resulting fiercer competition," he said. The minister said that all finance-related activities in the country should be improved to enable them to compete in an era of liberalization.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tips to avoid frustration
Tips to avoid frustration I would like to give my response to a letter which appeared in The Jakarta Post, July 25, 1995 entitled On the move in Jakarta. Having no personal transport I am at the mercy of taxi and bajaj (three-wheeled motorized transport vehicle) drivers. My way of avoiding being frustrated is to expect to be frustrated. I try and enjoy the perils of getting around Jakarta. I always have a map and have identified my destination before setting off.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Airborne survey firm planned
Airborne survey firm planned JAKARTA (JP): PT Gatari Air Service, a Humpuss Group holding company controlled by Hutomo Mandala Putra, will establish a US$15 million airborne survey company in cooperation with Carson Service Inc. of the United States. "The planned company will be 100 percent owned by Gatari Air, while Carson will provide technology," Gatari Air's president, Eddy Pramono, told reporters yesterday.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI, Thailand can promote business ties
RI, Thailand can promote business ties JAKARTA (JP): The potential for Indonesia and Thailand to cooperate in the fields of investment and trade is still great, especially since the economies of the two countries are similar in nature, say economic observers. Farid Harianto, an economic observer, said here yesterday that agribusiness could be the most appropriate field of cooperation, given the different stages of the agricultural development in the two countries.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Demand for apartments stable in Jakarta
Demand for apartments stable in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Fear of an oversupply in strata-title apartments in Jakarta is baseless because demand will continuously increase, especially when the construction of certain residential projects is completed, a property consultant says.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Wife isn't only for sleeping with'
'Wife isn't only for sleeping with' JAKARTA (JP): A wife is not only for sleeping with, a senior woman official said. Mrs. E. Yogie S.M., chief of the government-sponsored Family Welfare Movement, said that village heads should utilize the full potential of their wives in contributing to their work, particularly in promoting the welfare of the people. A wife is not simply a sleeping partner, Mrs. Yogie, wife of Minister of Home Affairs Yogie S.M., said, reported Antara.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
KL challenges West on arms sale
KL challenges West on arms sale KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has challenged the West to impose economic sanctions on Malaysia for offering to sell arms to Bosnian Moslem forces, reports said yesterday. Expressing disgust late Tuesday with the West's decision to act only if United Nations Protection Forces (UNPROFOR) were attacked, Mahathir said that Malaysia was prepared to face possible sanctions for its firm stand to help Bosnia-Herzegovina. "We have to face it.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Addresses in Jakarta
Addresses in Jakarta Monica Hols' frustrating experience in finding an address in Jakarta (On the Move in Jakarta, The Jakarta Post, July 24, 1995) originated rather from the arbitrary numbering of the houses on Jalan Bangka II and not from the services of the public transport sector.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Utut surprises Timman in Biel
Utut surprises Timman in Biel JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Utut Adianto played one of his best games to stop Jan Timman at the 34th move at the Biel Master Invitation chess tournament in Switzerland, Tuesday evening. Utut, despite the disadvantage of playing black, wore out Timman's patience to carve out his first career victory over the former world champion contender.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Meetings, conventions key to tourism industry
Meetings, conventions key to tourism industry JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja officially opened a convention bureau yesterday saying that it will lift the awareness of the city in the meetings and conventions market. Started by a group of five-star hoteliers called the Casa Grande in November last year, the bureau, called the Jakarta Convention Bureau, is making Director of City Tourism Fauzi Bowo's pledge to develop the city as a service center a reality.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
PLN told to be fair in land appropriation
PLN told to be fair in land appropriation JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Mayor Abdul Kahfi urged the state-owned electricity company PLN yesterday not to victimize residents when setting the price of land to be appropriated. "Both parties should discuss the matter and the city government is willing to be a mediator," Abdul Kahfi said, commenting on the land compensation dispute in Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta.