Archive: 21 September 1995
61 articles found
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
CPO firms asked to cut exports to control prices
CPO firms asked to cut exports to control prices JAKARTA (JP): House members yesterday asked crude palm oil (CPO) producers to restrict exports in order to fulfill their share of the buffer stocks the government is building to keep down cooking oil prices.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Asian airports may not cope with air traffic
Asian airports may not cope with air traffic KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): International aviation experts warned yesterday that already congested airports in Asia may not be able to cope with increasing air traffic, which is forecast to more than triple by 2010. "(The region) will need massive infrastructure improvements if it is to cope with the nearly 400 million passengers expected by 2010," said John Meredith, executive director of the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG).
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Higher pay better than donations'
'Higher pay better than donations' JAKARTA (JP): Legislators criticized yesterday a recent pledge by business tycoons to allocate 2 percent of their net profits for the development of small businesses, saying that the funds would be better used to pay higher wages to workers.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
NU chapters reject demand for new congress
NU chapters reject demand for new congress SEMARANG (JP): Two key regional boards of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) have rejected a proposal to hold an extraordinary congress to replace current chairman Abdurrahman Wahid. The regional executive boards in Central Java and East Java said yesterday they are fully behind the leadership of Abdurrahman and would not support the call for a congress. "All the NU branches in Central Java are united on this," said Achmad, the chairman of the regional board.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Political arena will become more competitive'
'Political arena will become more competitive' JAKARTA (JP): Young people opting for a political career in Indonesia will face tough competition, though conditions will be fairer than in the past, a noted statesman said. Akbar Tandjung, a cabinet minister who began his political career as a student leader, said during a seminar yesterday that the globalization and democratization processes will make the political recruitment process in Indonesia more transparent.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Asia to perform well in coffee exports
Asia to perform well in coffee exports LONDON (Reuter): World coffee exports from Asia and the Pacific could grow to an estimated 17.4 million bags by 2004-05 from 11.93 million in 1994-95, a leading agricultural economist told a conference. "All countries in this region have expanded their output ...but the stars of the region are clearly Indonesia and Vietnam," Michael Wheeler said.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
A Basque in Bali opens fine arts program
A Basque in Bali opens fine arts program By Jason Tedjasukmana JAKARTA (JP): The centuries-old relationship between artist and patron has generally been a fruitful one. The Medici family's commissioning of Donatello and Michaelangelo in 15th century Florence, for example, resulted in a number of Europe's most important works of art.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pilgrimage cost
Pilgrimage cost From Kompas We decided to perform the haj pilgrimage this year (1995) and we fulfilled all the requirements, including paying for the pilgrimage through BRI bank, in Demak, Central Java. But an uncle died prior to our departure, which prevented his wife from going as she was still in mourning. We immediately informed BRI of the cancellation and at the same time requested a refund.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Trade deficit hasn't dented forex reserves: BI
Trade deficit hasn't dented forex reserves: BI JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono said yesterday that Indonesia's June trade deficit had not affected the country's foreign exchange reserves. Soedradjad told a hearing with the House of Representatives' Commission VII, which overseas trade, banking and finance, that exchange reserves held by Bank Indonesia had increased significantly over the past few months through banks' foreign exchange sales to the central bank.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hepatitis B immunization
Hepatitis B immunization JAKARTA (JP): PT Beiersdorf Indonesia, the producer of Handyplast bandages, will immunize children under 10 years old against Hepatitis B. The free service will be held in Greater Jakarta, which includes Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi, as well as Garut, Tasikmalaya and Lampung. It will involve 27 Puskesmas health centers. The immunization will be held in three stages with the first injection to start on Sept.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Mt. Merapi active again
Mt. Merapi active again SEMARANG (JP): Mt. Merapi is showing signs of increasing activity, with 23 tremors registered between Sept. 11 and 18. The head of the Mt. Merapi Research Office, Mas Atje Purwawinata, told Antara that one of the 23 tremors was volcanic. Because of the tremors, the lava that has been filling Mt. Merapi's craters began descending into the Kali (river) Boyong.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN police start data base
ASEAN police start data base JAKARTA (JP): A working group of the ASEAN Police (ASEANAPOL) began a three-day meeting yesterday to discuss the establishment of a joint data base system to fight the rising trend of organized crime. Yesterday's meeting, the fourth held by the working group, was to decide which company was to set up the system. Bids from three companies -- IBM, Anderson Consulting and ST Computer -- were received in a tender opened in Singapore last month.
Thu, 21 Sep 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, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Names of streets
Names of streets From Pos Kota Some people have suggested that the late Benyamin S.'s name be perpetuated as a street name in Jakarta, particularly in his birthplace of Kemayoran. This reminds me of the late Bing Slamet, a great actor of the past. I suggest that the two names be perpetuated side by side as the administration did with Jl. Hayam Wuruk and Jl. Gajah Mada. Jl. H. Benyamin S. for the street beginning from Marta bridge to Galur, and Jl.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Smoking hazards
Smoking hazards From Media Indonesia To overcome the problem of smoking in society is not as easy as imagined. For about 45 years, since it was proved that there was a close relationship between smoking and various health hazards, there has been no substantial decrease in the number of smokers, especially in the Third World. On the other hand, in developed countries, because of pressures from the non-smoking community and the legislative side, the number of smokers has decreased considerably.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
China prevails at start of Asian track and field meet
China prevails at start of Asian track and field meet JAKARTA (JP): Two meet records were shattered as China stole the show on the opening day of the 11th Asian Track and Field Championships yesterday. Asian Games javelin champion Zhang Lianbao and countryman Chen Yanhao, the first record breaker of the day, earned defending champion China two gold medals to take the provisional lead in the meet's medal race.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Expert calls for an overhaul of Constitution
Expert calls for an overhaul of Constitution JAKARTA (JP): Leading constitutional law expert Harun Alrasid yesterday called for an overhaul of the 1945 Constitution, which he said contains numerous shortcomings and elements antithetical to a more democratic political life in Indonesia.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
District electoral system is ideal for RI: Scholar
District electoral system is ideal for RI: Scholar JAKARTA (JP): Ideal democracy in Indonesia can be achieved only when the people themselves elect candidates to the House of Representatives, instead of having them appointed through a proportional system, a noted political scientist said yesterday.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Three-in-one
Three-in-one The aim of three-in-one system for the restricted area of Jl. Gatot Subroto-Sudirman-Thamrin is to reduce traffic congestion on those roads. In line with this regulation, alternative roads are provided. But the three-in-one regulation that is applied on the road between Jl. Dr. Satrio (which is connected to Jl. Casablanca) and Jl. Peltu Rakhmat Sidup to enter Jl. Gatot Subroto, is not necessary.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI golfers not assured of Chiang Mai showing
RI golfers not assured of Chiang Mai showing JAKARTA (JP): Will Indonesia send golf teams to the Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand? That will depend on how the men's team comes out of the Putra Cup golf tournament in Kuala Lumpur and how the women's team performs in the Indonesian Women's Amateur Golf Open Championship. The Putra Cup championship teed off yesterday in the Malaysian capital and will run until Saturday.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 20, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,850 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,800 0 77,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 6,500 -25 50,000 Anwar Sierad 1,275 0 166,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,400 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 1,775 0 279,500 Argo Pantes 2,500 0 0 Asiana IMI Indusrties 1,000 0 0 Aster Dharma...
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rights body begins investigation in Dili
Rights body begins investigation in Dili DILI, East Timor (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights has launched an investigation into the racial and religious riots that hit Dili and other cities in East Timor this month. Commission's Secretary General Baharuddin Lopa, who heads the team, yesterday met with East Timor Governor Jose Abilio Osorio Soares at the latter's residence.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Naivete liberates the paintings of Erica Hestu Wahyuni
Naivete liberates the paintings of Erica Hestu Wahyuni By R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): Children's sketches and drawings, whether put down in disorderly strokes or in sweeps of merry colors, have an honesty of infinite dimensions in the leaps of fantasy they make on canvass or paper. Personality and intellectual development at an early age liberates children from expressing themselves in sophisticated ways.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Floods hit 58 villages
Floods hit 58 villages BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Fifty-eight villages in four districts in North Aceh have been hit by flashfloods believed to have come from Keureuto River, Antara reported. There were no reports of casualties. The river overflowed after a heavy downpour on Monday, the news agency quoted Ismail Ibrahim, an official of the Social Services Office of North Aceh Regency, as saying. Floods struck at around midnight when most people were asleep.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bank Exim rated BBB
Bank Exim rated BBB TOKYO (Reuter): Japan Credit Rating Agency Ltd said it has given a rating of BBB to PT Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's US$130 million of 10-year Euro floating rate notes (FRN) due to mature on Sept. 14, 2005. The agency said it does not see any substantial changes which would affect the rating with respect to the operation of Persero since June 20, 1995, when it published the same rating on the bank's notes.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Jambi gears up for dry season forest fires
Jambi gears up for dry season forest fires JAKARTA (JP): Authorities in the province of Jambi are on alert against the likelihood of forest fires as the dry season nears its peak. "We don't want a repetition of the thick smog which blanketed Jambi last year," said Jambi Military Commander Col. Inf. Muchdi Purwo Pranjono.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Chi-Chi's makes its debut in Indonesia
Chi-Chi's makes its debut in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): When it comes to satisfying gastronomic needs, Jakartans are quick to embrace new ideas. A recent testimony to this is the opening of a new Mexican restaurant in Kemang, South Jakarta. As the staple food of Mexico is rice, there is practically no gastronomical barrier to worry about when trying out Mexican fare.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta probes nepotism charges
Jakarta probes nepotism charges JAKARTA: The Ministry of Home Affairs is investigating allegations of nepotism and collusion in the recent election of Rully Lamadjido as mayor of Palu. Rully, 39 years old, is the son of Central Sulawesi Governor Abdul Aziz Lamadjido. At the balloting at the Palu Legislative Council, Rully took 16 out of a possible 20 votes.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Kids selling Kijangs
Kids selling Kijangs From Jayakarta After a crash course in dancing at the Pangudi Luhur school, our child was asked to perform at Auto 2000 on Jl. Radio Dalam in South Jakarta. Parents were only told that the event was meant as a tryout before a real show scheduled for December. But what actually took place at Auto 2000 was a promotion campaign for Kijangs. There were several contests -- singing, drawing and ballet.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
'If I were a civil servant ...'
'If I were a civil servant ...' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S. M. said yesterday that while civil servants are not obliged to support Golkar, they are still expected to vote for the ruling political organization. Yogie, who is not a member of the politically powerful Indonesian Civil Servants Corps (Korpri), suggested that government employees who do not vote for Golkar should resign from their jobs.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Builders of highest tower have yet to process permits
Builders of highest tower have yet to process permits JAKARTA (JP): City administration has not yet received any proposal for the construction of the world's third-highest tower, to be built in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta. Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs Tb. M. Rais said yesterday that the business tycoons who intend to build the US$400 million tower, have not yet filed the proposal for the processing of the necessary permits, ranging from the building permit to its block plan.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto opens Asian athletics championships
Soeharto opens Asian athletics championships JAKARTA (JP): The 11th Asian Track and Field Championships moved into full swing yesterday, with participating athletes vowing to maintain a sportsmanlike approach. The pledge, read by Indonesian women's triple jumper Ira Soeselisa, was intended as a morale-booster in the world-wide campaign for drug-free sports. Two doping scams have beset the sports world recently.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Local governments hold APEC conference
Local governments hold APEC conference JAKARTA (JP): Some 500 delegates from over 18 countries will attend a four-day conference beginning here Monday on "The Role of Local Governments in Implementing the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Declaration." The conference, at the Horizon Hotel in Ancol, North Jakarta, is being organized by the Asia-Pacific section of International Union of Local Authorities (IULA) and will feature such noted speakers as Minister of Trade Satrio Budiardjo...
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Aceh to export cement
Aceh to export cement JAKARTA (JP): PT Semen Andalas Indonesia in Aceh will export 9,000 tons of cement to Sri Lanka later this month after the company obtains an export license, the company's director of production Sulantoro said yesterday. Sulantoro said in Banda Aceh, on the northernmost coast of Sumatra, that the company will also resume exports to Singapore and Brunei. Sulantoro said that Sri Lanka and Brunei used to be the biggest cement importers of Semen Andalas.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Al-Asmari sets new record on first day of Asian meet
Al-Asmari sets new record on first day of Asian meet JAKARTA (JP): Clocking eight minutes, 24.08 seconds, Saad Shadad Al-Asmari Mozazae of Saudi Arabia yesterday broke his own 3,000-meter steeplechase record on the first day of the 11th Asian Athletic Championships at the Senayan Madya stadium. His previous championship record was 8:32.08, which he set two years ago. "It's an easy race," the 27-year-old navy sergeant commented.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Young maid's death no justice
Young maid's death no justice In a civilized world, a 16-year-old would never usually be put to death, no matter what the crime. Yes, the death sentence may be passed, but it is in most cases commuted. The supreme penalty, however, is of necessity an emotive issue. Two migrant worker organizations in Manila yesterday called on Filipinos to burn thousands of United Arab Emirates flags to protest at the latest death sentence being imposed on a Philippine maid working overseas.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Telkom to launch Palapa-B 5 in 1999
Telkom to launch Palapa-B 5 in 1999 BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The state-owned domestic telecommunications operator PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) will launch the Palapa-B 5 satellite in 1999, the company's president Setyanto P. Santosa announced. "It takes about three years to manufacture a satellite, so 1999 or 2000 will be the soonest schedule for Telkom to launch the Palapa-B 5 satellite after the study is completed," Setyanto said here yesterday.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Gen. Feisal admits Timika deaths involved 'error'
Gen. Feisal admits Timika deaths involved 'error' JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung conceded yesterday that there had been "a procedural error and a violation of regulations" in soldiers' handling of an incident in the mining town of Timika, Irian Jaya, in June.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ramos slams UAE flag-burning protest over maid
Ramos slams UAE flag-burning protest over maid MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos yesterday slammed protesters who burned United Arab Emirates flags as he named a special Moslem envoy to the Middle East to plead for condemned Filipino maid Sarah Balabagan. The 16-year-old Moslem girl was sentenced to death in the Emirates last weekend for stabbing to death her employer. "The main effort of every Filipino now is to help Sarah through our collective efforts.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
NU board okays trade in stocks
NU board okays trade in stocks JAKARTA (JP): The East Java chapter of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) has ruled that buying and selling shares is permitted under Islam. Antara reported from Surabaya, the capital of East Java, that 20 syuriah (experts in Islamic law) of the NU regional executive board gave their approval after studying the matter and discussing it with executives of the Surabaya Stock Exchange.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
797 people arrested in order operation
797 people arrested in order operation JAKARTA (JP): The City Public Order Office arrested 797 people in a series of operations last month for violating city regulations. The office's Toha Reno said that the 797 people consisted of 148 street vendors, 20 hoodlums, 412 squatters, 67 prostitutes, 14 transvestites and 136 'three-in-one' children, who ride with commuters for a fee to help them circumvent restrictions on cars with less than three passengers during peak hours.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tower waste of money
Tower waste of money "Your Letters" of Sept. 18, 1995 touched on three matters of great importance -- traffic problems, air pollution and one other. On the first two I have contributed a number of letters over the years, but since their message never reaches the powers that be, it seems pointless to add to the letters from other readers on these matters. But the other matter is the one raised by Synka A. Tarigan Highest tower in Kemayoran (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 18, 1995).
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ansett plans Sydney-Jakarta flight
Ansett plans Sydney-Jakarta flight JAKARTA (JP): Ansett Australia had applied for permission to fly to Jakarta four times a week as a part of its international expansion program, an executive said yesterday. "We plan to operate our non-stop services between Sydney and Jakarta from March 1996 and the airline will use a Boeing 767-300 aircraft in an international configuration," said the airline's manager for Indonesia, Ron Brown.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tambang Timah plans greater efficiency
Tambang Timah plans greater efficiency LONDON (Reuter): Indonesian state-owned tin miner PT Tambang Timah plans to continue to drive production costs lower to maximize profitability, company officials said. Production costs currently stand at around $4,310 a ton. "These will be down to $3,800 by the year 2000," president- director Erry Riyana Hardjapamekas said at a press briefing here yesterday. International cash tin prices now stand at around $6,370 on the London Metal Exchange (LME).
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Horrible Honchos 3:05 Music 3:30 TV Series: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 Sports 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 8:05 Cultural Program 9:00 World News 9:30 Film 10:55 Late News 11:00 Sports: Arena dan Juara Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
The problem of inequity
The problem of inequity It was interesting to hear one observer, Juwono Sudarsono, offer the view that inequities will continue to exist in Indonesia for the coming 10 to 15 years. If that estimate is correct, it would mean that at least one more decade is needed to attain social justice for all. That is not a short period. The question that arises now is: Will we really be able to surmount this problem in 10 to 15 years?
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Don't be afraid to report crime'
'Don't be afraid to report crime' JAKARTA (JP): City Military commander Maj. Gen. Wiranto encouraged the public yesterday to actively take part in maintaining security and order in the city. "Don't be afraid to report crime or ask for help from the community security men, grouped in Mitra Babinsa, whenever there are threats from criminals," he said.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
School buildings in poor condition
School buildings in poor condition JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of state elementary schools in Bogor are in very poor condition and are badly in need of renovation. "The ceilings of a number of buildings have to be supported by bamboo poles. It really endangers students at the schools," Denny Moechry Moerti, the Bogor administration's spokesperson, said. Over 100 of the damaged schools are located in 23 villages in the Citeureup district, Denny was quoted by Antara as saying.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Who's the prettiest?
Who's the prettiest? PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Muara Teweh, the capital of the Barito Utara regency, has been named the "prettiest" town in Central Kalimantan. Muara Teweh was chosen particularly because of the way it has managed the city's landscape and gardens, Titik Sundari, the chief spokesperson of Central Kalimantan's provincial administration, told Antara. The prettiest town award was given in connection with International Environmental Day.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ramos wants trials sped up
Ramos wants trials sped up MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos has asked the Supreme Court to speed up trials and sentencing to deter criminals, the presidential palace said yesterday. "Early resolution of these cases, especially those involving death sentences, will show to our people clearly that crime does not pay," a palace statement quoted Ramos as saying.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
King orders more measures as Thai floods kill 100
King orders more measures as Thai floods kill 100 BANGKOK (Reuter): Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej has called for additional measures to prevent flooding in Bangkok, including the clearing of derelict canals and the installation of pumps to drain floodwaters to the sea. The king's advice to city authorities, carried live on television, came as the death toll from flooding since early July across much of Thailand rose to nearly 100, provincial officials said yesterday.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Germans fall into ravine
Germans fall into ravine PROBOLINGGO, East Java: A German couple fell into a ravine during a hiking trip at Pusung Cilik hill in the Mt. Bromo vicinity near here, Antara reported yesterday. Rescue workers found both Patrick Vosberg, 27 years old, and his wife, who was not identified by the news agency, but attempts to evacuate their bodies were held back because of bad weather.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Housing experts' meeting
Housing experts' meeting JAKARTA (JP): The East Asian Regional Organization for Planning and Housing is scheduled to hold its 28th executive committee meeting and a seminar to discuss integrated urban infrastructure and planning strategy tomorrow. Vice president of the organization, Parulian Sidabutar, said Tuesday evening that about 400 government officials, professionals and business executives from 10 East Asian countries will take part in the two-day meeting.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sex workers and AIDS
Sex workers and AIDS Out of the third International Conference on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific in Chiang Mai, Thailand, has come a piece of news that deserves our attention. As has been reported, sex workers and support groups from 20 counties in this region, including Indonesia, agreed in a side meeting in Chiang Mai to set up a network to respond to allegations that prostitutes are spreading the deadly Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Koja residents demand meeting with governor
Koja residents demand meeting with governor JAKARTA (JP): Koja Utara residents said yesterday that they were waiting to meet with Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirja, to explain the whole situation regarding their land dispute, a resident said. "We want the governor to get information directly from us about the real situation here," Mochdar Barga told The Jakarta Post. He said the residents also wanted to meet Jakarta military commander Maj. Gen. Wiranto.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Elektrindo unveils new digital exchange
Elektrindo unveils new digital exchange JAKARTA (JP): PT Elektrindo Nusantara, a telecommunications equipment firm affiliated with the Bimantara Group, introduced yesterday a prototype of its new digital telephone exchange with a nominal capacity of 5,000 lines. Elektrindo's president, Harry Kuntoro, said that the new product, called SENA, is the new generation of STK-1000, a 1,000- line-capacity digital telephone exchange totally designed in Indonesia.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Economy still not efficient'
'Economy still not efficient' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's most senior economist Sumitro Djojohadikusumo reaffirmed last night the urgent need to reduce the incremental capital output ratio and the dependency ratio in order to raise the international competitiveness of the Indonesian economy.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Administration to renovate school buildings
Administration to renovate school buildings JAKARTA (JP): The City Administration will renovate five state school buildings and one subdistrict office building, all of which are owned by the city. The buildings to be renovated are junior high school SMP Negeri 138 on Jl. Pahlawan Komaruddin in Pulo Gebang, East Jakarta, SMP Negeri 43 on Jl. Kapten Tandean in Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta; and senior high school SMA Negeri 78 on Jl. Bhakti in Kemanggisan, West Jakarta, SMA Negeri 21 on Jl.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sanitation office looks into missing funds
Sanitation office looks into missing funds JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor has urged the municipal sanitation office to review its system of collecting fees from residents for garbage removal services. Helmy A.R. Syihab, head of the council's Commission C, which oversees financial affairs, said yesterday that at present a lot of funds are going missing. While a portion of the money collected should go to neighborhood and community unit chiefs as commission, this is not being handed over, he said.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
U.S. wants Asia-Pacific to make 'downpayment'
U.S. wants Asia-Pacific to make 'downpayment' KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The United States called on Asia Pacific nations yesterday to make a "downpayment" on their commitment to trade liberalization at a trade summit in Japan later this year. U.S. Undersecretary of Commerce Jeffrey Garten told reporters at the end of a visit to Malaysia that Washington wanted the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum to come up with an ambitious plan at the Osaka summit in November.
Thu, 21 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pinatubo residents urged to leave
Pinatubo residents urged to leave MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos yesterday called on thousands of residents in low-lying areas near Pinatubo volcano to leave, to escape the frequent mudflows and ease the pressure on rescue and relief efforts. "We appeal to the people of Pampanga (province), especially those in the immediate path of the lahar (volcanic mudflow), to heed our advice and resettle instead of obstructing engineering and public works efforts," he said in a statement.