Archive: 18 August 1995
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Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Reflecting after the 17th
Reflecting after the 17th On Aug. 17, 1995, at 00:01 hours, fifty years of independence will have come to pass. When the celebrations are over, however, little will have changed. Children will still plunder and pander in our city streets. Some will be thrown into jail because we lack laws covering juvenile delinquency. The rivers and drains that dissect our cities will still be filled with garbage. When the heavy rains come, some garbage and waste will flow to sea.
Fri, 18 Aug 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.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
World trade in halal food is booming
World trade in halal food is booming SINGAPORE (AFP): World trade in Moslem halal food is worth an annual US$81 billion and growing rapidly as new markets emerge and the Moslem population increases, a conference here was told yesterday. Moslem-dominated countries are not the only ones that offer business opportunities for halal food, said Tay Tham Peng, a Singapore Trade Development Board director.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Singapore refinery crude runs down
Singapore refinery crude runs down SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore oil refiners are reducing operations hoping to reverse losses suffered in the last two weeks but are having to contend with weak product demand in the Far East, industry sources said. The reduced runs in Singapore refineries also mean less crude oil intake and would be bearish for the crude oil market, crude oil traders said on Wednesday.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Female Indonesian workers
Female Indonesian workers From Sinar I am commenting on the article by Ms. Ulmi Kulsum Muzayin (Sinar, No. 35/Tahun II, July 15, 1995) entitled A success story of Female Indonesian Workers. I have been working for about two years in Saudi Arabia. This is the first time I heard about a woman who admits that she has been successful as a worker in foreign country. But I agree with H.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Developers renege on promises
Developers renege on promises JAKARTA (JP): Most housing developers in Bogor, some 60 km from here, have reneged on their promises to hand over social and public facilities to the city administration in return for building permits.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Police open new university
Police open new university JAKARTA (JP): The National Police have founded a new university which is scheduled to be opened next month. According to National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman Astrosemitro, the university will be called Universitas Bhayangkara (Ubhara) Metro, named after the emblem of the Indonesian police. The campus will be located at the College of Police Sciences (PTIK) on Jl. Wijaya X, Kebayoran Baru, in South Jakarta. Maj. Gen.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
House members call for greater equality
House members call for greater equality JAKARTA (JP): Legislators are saying that a high rate of economic growth is not, in itself, sufficient and are demanding a more equitable distribution of wealth. Hamzah Haz, chairman of the United Development Party faction in the House of Representatives, told journalists on Wednesday that the government has been too heavily oriented towards economic growth.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
106 buses netted in operation
106 buses netted in operation JAKARTA (JP): A team set up by the City Land Transportation Agency netted 106 public transportation vehicles whose drivers violated various traffic rules during an intensive four-day operation which concluded on Monday. The vehicles included buses belonging to the city-owned bus company PPD, mini buses owned by private companies such as Metro Mini, Kopaja, Mikrolet and several Bianglala buses owned by the private company of the same name. Team leader H.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday. Poolside - BBQ Night with Hawaiian Band, Wednesday. Coffee Shop - Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday. Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. * Sheraton Lagoon Nusa Dua Beach: Poolside Terrace - Frog Dance Cultural Show, Wednesday.Janger Cultural Performance, Friday.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Abdul-Jabbar to visit Jakarta
Abdul-Jabbar to visit Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): American basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will be the star at a two-day event featuring the first-ever streetball championship in Indonesia starting on Aug. 26 at the Pondok Indah Mall parking lot in South Jakarta. The six-time NBA Most Valuable Player will visit Jakarta as the ambassador of sportswear and sports equipment manufacturer Adidas, which invented the three-a-side game in 1992 in Germany and sponsors the championship.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Speaker supports calls for more democracy
Speaker supports calls for more democracy JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Wahono insists it is high time for the government to meet public demand for more democracy, something he said was bound to come given the people's increasing political awareness. "The era of exploitation, of power above the law, and so on, is over.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Transformation of Indonesian education: 1945-1995
Transformation of Indonesian education: 1945-1995 By Mochtar Buchori This is the first of two articles examining the transformation of the education system from 1945 to 1995. JAKARTA (JP): Looking back at our educational system in 1945, it is hard to believe that that system was the embryo of our current, very complex system of formal education.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Growth targets revised upwards
Growth targets revised upwards JAKARTA (JP): The government has revised upwards some of the economic targets of its current five-year plan, with President Soeharto saying that, although the original targets now look certain to be surpassed, the nation should not allow itself to become complacent. In his state of the nation address, broadcast nationwide on Wednesday, the President said the economy has been growing robustly, thanks to nearly 30 years of unprecedented political stability.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Magsaysay award
Magsaysay award I read with interest the report on the Magsaysay award presented to Pramoedya Ananta Toer. The choice had drawn protests from some prominent intellectuals in Indonesia. It is evident that intellectuals are divided in this matter. Taufiq Ismail and his friend on the one hand, and noted sociologist Arief Budiman and others on the other. The latter agrees with the award (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 12, 1995).
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
N-250 a success
N-250 a success We have good reason to be proud of witnessing the taking-off and safe landing of the commuter N-250 aircraft manufactured by Nusantara Aircraft Industry (IPTN), Bandung. What Mr. B.J. Habibie dreamed and spoke about on many occasions has become a reality. Congratulations! However, do we think this successful enterprise indicates that the nation has reached the take-off era? As has been promised, in 2003 IPTN will be introducing more sophisticated passenger jets, the N-2130.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Two killed in boat crash
Two killed in boat crash JAMBI, Jambi: Two people were killed and one is missing after two boats collided in the Batanghari River on Tuesday night, authorities said Wednesday. The KM Apollo and KM Kausar collided at 9:30 p.m., about 23 miles from the port of Jambi, Capt. Sajid of the local military command said. He said KM Kausar, carrying 34 passengers, sank. The KM Apollo, carrying goods, was impounded. KM Apollo's captain, 35- year-old Darmin, escaped, he added.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia Rally moved from July to next May
Indonesia Rally moved from July to next May JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia Rally will be moved from July to May next year to make way for a world championship race in Argentina, organizers say. Indrajit Sardjono, chairman of the Indonesia Rally Foundation, announced on Wednesday the annual rally championship in Medan, North Sumatra will be held between May 10 and 12. "The 1996 rally in Medan would compete with the Argentinean Rally if we stick to the original schedule.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
50 years: Progress at hand, clear targets ahead
50 years: Progress at hand, clear targets ahead Following are excerpts from the provisional translation of President Soeharto's State Address delivered at the plenary session of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Aug. 16 on the occasion of Indonesia's 50th Independence Day on Aug. 17. JAKARTA: Let us look back to reflect for a moment on our experience together since the Proclamation of Independence 50 years ago.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Students to be mobilized
Students to be mobilized JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta Office of the Education and Culture Ministry will mobilize 5,200 students and 2,400 teachers to join the Kenduri National gala party at the National Monument (Monas) square, Central Jakarta, on Saturday. The event, to be attended by President First Lady Mrs. Tien Soeharto and Vice President and his wife Mrs. Try Sutrisno, will be held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Biddings for Telkomsel's shares is getting heated
Biddings for Telkomsel's shares is getting heated JAKARTA (JP): The competition between overseas telecommunications operators to win the bid for a portion of the state-owned digital cellular telecommunications operator, PT Telkomsel, is becoming heated as the company is expected to announce its suitor soon. A top executive of the Dutch PTT Telecom in Indonesia, J.B.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Higher growth vs equity
Higher growth vs equity President Soeharto devoted the greatest portion of his National Day Address on Wednesday to recounting the economic achievements over the last 30 years and charting out the economic development agenda for the remaining four years of the current Sixth Five Year Plan, the first stage of the second 25-year development program. His central theme differed from the main agenda of the various seminars over the past few weeks.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mother's wish for Indonesia in 2020
Mother's wish for Indonesia in 2020 Mari Pangestu JAKARTA (JP): Raymond and Arya are my sons. They are four and two respectively, which means they will be 29 and 27 respectively by 2020. What kind of socio-economic conditions will they face in year 2020? Economic growth for the next 25 years is projected to be above seven percent per year and perhaps reach nine percent by the year 2020.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
New investment target cautiously welcomed
New investment target cautiously welcomed JAKARTA (JP): Businessmen and legislators welcomed the government's intention to raise the target of investment for the next four years as hinted by President Soeharto, but cautioned that a more open and just economy was required to support that objective. A.A. Baramuli, a member of the House's commission on trade, banking and cooperatives, said the government should expand business opportunities for foreigners to attract more foreign investors.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Alan Taylor summoned over second flag burning
Alan Taylor summoned over second flag burning JAKARTA (JP): Australian Ambassador Alan Taylor was summoned to the Indonesian foreign ministry on Wednesday, the second time in 10-days, over another Indonesian flag burning incident in Australia. Foreign Minister Ali Alatas said he summoned the ambassador after receiving reports that a group of six to 10 demonstrators burned the Indonesian flag and an effigy of President Soeharto in Darwin on Tuesday.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rebels shoot civilian dead
Rebels shoot civilian dead DILI, East Timor: Local military chief Col. Mahidin Simbolon confirmed yesterday that Fretilin rebels killed a civilian last week in Manufahi, but denied reports that two soldiers died in an anti-government demonstration in Ermera. He said up to eight rebels stopped a truck in Manufahi, about 136 kilometers south of the capital Dili on Thursday. They shot dead one passenger and robbed the other eight before fleeing.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Officials join poetry reading at Monas park
Officials join poetry reading at Monas park By Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): The Chairil Anwar Plaza at Monumen Nasional (Monas) Park looked different on Tuesday night. Hundreds of chairs and several mats surrounded the statue of the famous Indonesian poet, while dozens of public figures and poets sat around the stage. Hundreds of people were also sitting around the plaza to enjoy a poetry reading there, most of them young people interested in literature.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Fire razes six houses
Fire razes six houses JAKARTA (JP): Fire razed six houses at dawn yesterday in a Public Works Ministry housing complex in Ciputat, South Jakarta. The fire was suspected to have been caused by a candle. The South Jakarta fire brigade managed to put it out around 4 a.m. Helen, an eyewitness, told The Jakarta Post that she lit the candle after an electricity black out and did not put it out when she went to bed. "I was awaken by the heat.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Gloom hangs over Indonesia: Intellectuals
Gloom hangs over Indonesia: Intellectuals JAKARTA (JP): The Democracy Forum, a loose discussion group chaired by controversial Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid, has dropped its plan to issue an exceedingly short political statement: "No Comment. Don't know." A number of young supporters of the forum prepared the "statement", to be signed by its members and distributed to the press late Wednesday.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 16 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,350 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,200 -100 5,000 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,050 0 254,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 6,800 150 17,500 Anwar Sierad 1,325 -25 309,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,800 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 1,850 -25 185,000 Argo Pantes 2,500 0 0 Asiana IMI Indusrties 900 0 0 Aster...
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Water crisis hurts C. Java
Water crisis hurts C. Java SEMARANG, Central Java: Water shortages have begun to effect several regencies in the province, notably Grobogan and Boyolali, where wells are drying up. In Grobogan, the water shortage is the most obvious with trucks delivering clean water from the local government. Chief of the Grobogan social service office Sugiono told Antara that 43 villages across the regency need water from the local government because their water source has disappeared.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Coke donates Rp 250m to RI sports
Coke donates Rp 250m to RI sports JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman received a cash donation of Rp 250 million (US$110,521) for national sports development from Coca-cola on Wednesday. The money was part of the profits collected between May and July from the sale of 12.5 million specially-issued cans of cola.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Military takes over land dispute
Military takes over land dispute SURABAYA, East Java: The local Brawijaya military command is investigating the conflict between farmers and a local branch of the state-owned plantation company over land status. Brawijaya military commander Maj. Gen. Imam Utomo said on Wednesday that his team would send the results of the investigation to Jakarta. "It is Jakarta that will decide on how to resolve the conflict," he was quoted by Antara as saying on Wednesday.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
EU offers help on E. Timor issues
EU offers help on E. Timor issues JAKARTA (JP): A visiting delegation of the European Parliament is offering its good offices to help resolve differences between Indonesia and Portugal over the problem of East Timor. The delegation of the European Parliament-Indonesia Friendship Association (EPIFA) met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas on Wednesday to discuss the prospect of solving the East Timor issue. "This issue should be solved.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Thailand to apologize to Myanmar over attack
Thailand to apologize to Myanmar over attack BANGKOK (Reuter): Thailand plans to apologize to Myanmar over an attack by Thai fishermen on Myanmarese crew in which Myanmarese were tied up, beaten and thrown overboard. At least two died and 24 were missing, according to a Myanmarese state-run newspaper.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
India interested in freedom of Asian people
India interested in freedom of Asian people By Jai Singh Yadav This is the first of two articles on the Asian Relations Conference held in 1947 which contributes to the consciousness of Asian identity following the collapse of colonial powers in the region. YOGYAKARTA (JP): From time immemorial, nations of Asia have had very close interactions among themselves. This had led to the blossoming of an Asian identity, an Asian sense of moral and cultural values.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ex-political prisoners reunited with families after 29 years
Ex-political prisoners reunited with families after 29 years JAKARTA (JP): Soebandrio and Omar Dhani were reunited with their families on Wednesday, this time for good. Tears greeted them, but, unlike previous meetings, this time tears of joy trickled down the bright faces of the two men and those greeting them at their homes on Wednesday.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
It's a different day in Jakarta
It's a different day in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Most of the 10 million Jakartans and the people living in surrounding areas celebrated the 50th anniversary of the country's independence yesterday in their neighborhoods in a joyful, family atmosphere. As in the past, this year's celebration was financed and sponsored locally. The programs included serious activities, as well as much humor and various competitions.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Model aircraft over Jakarta
Model aircraft over Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): About 100 radio-controlled model aircraft will color the sky over the Halim Perdana Kusuma Air Force base here on Sunday during a competition which will include, among other maneuvers, the three-inside loop, the stall turn, the Cuban eight. Jakarta Aeromodelling Club Chairman Yohanes Nayoan said that, this time around, the annual competition will be held in conjunction with the country's 50-year independence anniversary celebrations.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Merpati plane fails to fly
Merpati plane fails to fly KUPANG, East Nusa Tanggara: Thirty nine passengers disembarked frightened but relieved on Wednesday after their F-27 Merpati plane bound for Ujungpandang failed to take off due to mechanical breakdown. Capt. Sugeng and co-pilot Abdul Fatah canceled the flight after two attempts to take off from the El Tari airport failed. Sugeng told Antara that he suspected something was wrong with the engine on a previous flight from Ujungpandang.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
President reads poems to House
President reads poems to House JAKARTA (JP): The golden anniversary of Indonesia's independence appears to be a time for everyone to express themselves with a poem. President Soeharto is no exception. In his state of the nation address on Wednesday, Soeharto broke with tradition by starting his speech with a poem, and ending it with another. The 500 members of the House of Representatives and their guests expressed their admiration with applause.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Don's exploit names of national heroes: Official
Don's exploit names of national heroes: Official JAKARTA (JP): An official of the city administration warned businessmen on Wednesday not to use names of national heroes for commercial purposes, including in companies' names. Priyono, head of the City Security and Order Office, said that the city administration will soon launch an operation to clear up company plaques and billboards throughout the city bearing names of national heroes.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
PLN to operate two new subsidiaries
PLN to operate two new subsidiaries JAKARTA (JP): The Minister of Finance has approved the establishment of two subsidiaries by state-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), which will control power generation facilities in Java and Bali, an executive said.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto's speech hoped to boost investor interest
Soeharto's speech hoped to boost investor interest JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's rosy economic statement should improve investor confidence in the domestic capital market, securities analysts say. David Chang, Sigma Batara's research director, said that the President's speech reflected the country's healthy economic fundamentals.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Kabuto 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Student Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Teenage Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Cultural Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Music 9:00 World News 9:30 Quiz: Nada dan Irama 10:30 Film: Beneath the 12 Mile Reef 10:55 Late News 11:05 Film (continued) Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Activists hold own anniversary celebration
Activists hold own anniversary celebration JAKARTA (JP): Leading human rights campaigners and government critics mingled with 2,000 youths and members of non-governmental organizations holding a high-spirited celebration of Indonesia's 50th anniversary of independence yesterday. Adnan Buyung Nasution, H.J. Princen, Sri Bintang Pamungkas and Ali Sadikin starred in the gathering held at the Proclamation of Independence Monument.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Manila seeking more Indonesian investments
Manila seeking more Indonesian investments MANILA (UPI): The Philippines said Wednesday it is currently crafting an investment guarantee agreement with Indonesia in a bid to further enhance bilateral economic relations between the two countries. The Trade and Industry Department said the agreement would guarantee the security of Indonesian investments in the country and protect their right to repatriate investments and profits.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Astra to produce vehicles in China and Vietnam
Astra to produce vehicles in China and Vietnam JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra International -- the country's largest automotive manufacturer -- has established two joint-venture companies in China and Vietnam to produce Daihatsu Zebra and Daihatsu Espas cars, the company's executives said on Wednesday. "We will produce 5,000 units of the new model, Daihatsu Espas minibus, in the first year of operations starting next June," Darmawan, a manager of the Astra export division said.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI still ranks low on human development index
RI still ranks low on human development index JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's rank in terms of the Human Development Index (HDI), as assessed by the United Nations Development Programme, remains the second lowest among the ASEAN countries. The 1995 Human Development Report of the UNDP which was officially launched in Oslo, Norway, yesterday, put Indonesia at 104th among the 174 countries surveyed.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sumitro to get doctoral degree
Sumitro to get doctoral degree JAKARTA (JP): The Erasmus University of Rotterdam in the Netherlands will award an honorary doctoral degree in November to a senior Indonesian economist, Sumitro Djojohadikusumo, for his distinguished contribution to economics.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan, Pertamina to sign LNG deal
Taiwan, Pertamina to sign LNG deal JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil company Pertamina will sign a new 20-year contract with the Chinese Petroleum Corporation of Taiwan for the sale of liquefied natural gas (LNG) worth US$6.8 billion, an executive said yesterday. "The contract, which will be the second long-term deal with Taiwan, will be signed at the end of next month," Pertamina's director for general affairs, Baharudin, said after a commemoration ceremony for Indonesia's 50th anniversary.
Fri, 18 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sea piracy rampant worldwide
Sea piracy rampant worldwide KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Piracy is surging sharply worldwide, with Indonesia remaining the hottest bed for sea brigands and Somalia a dangerous hideout for heavily armed pirates, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) said yesterday. The number of reported piracy incidents worldwide surged 55 percent to 90 cases in the year to mid-August from 58 in the previous corresponding period, IMB's regional manager John Martin told AFP, after releasing the bureau's piracy update.