Archive: 22 September 1995
43 articles found
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Kitaro provides breathtaking spiritual music
Kitaro provides breathtaking spiritual music By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): New Age musician and composer Kitaro enchanted more than three thousand people when he and his group played Bengawan Solo in the middle of his concert at the Indoor Tennis Stadium at the Senayan Sports complex on Wednesday night. In contrast to other concerts, Kitaro provided spiritual music for his fans. The song Bengawan Solo by Gesang was performed outstandingly in a blend of eastern and western elements.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bad loans at state banks rise by $137m in two months
Bad loans at state banks rise by $137m in two months JAKARTA (JP): Bad loans at the country's seven state banks increased by Rp 313 billion (US$137.7 million) within the April- June period of this year, Governor of Bank Indonesia J. Soedradjad Djiwandono disclosed yesterday. Soedradjad said at a hearing with the Budget Commission of the House of Representatives that bad loans at the state banks increased to Rp 7.316 trillion as of last June, from Rp 7.003 trillion as of April.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto agrees to meet with Koja Utara residents
Wiranto agrees to meet with Koja Utara residents JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Wiranto said yesterday that he wants to meet with residents involved in a land dispute in Koja Utara, North Jakarta, to hear their side of the story. "I invite the residents to meet me as soon as possible. The sooner the better," he said, responding to their request for a meeting with higher authorities.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Yayuk wanted in Wismilak Open
Yayuk wanted in Wismilak Open JAKARTA (JP): The organizing committee of the US$100,000 Wismilak Open in Surabaya, East Java, has offered Indonesian tennis queen Yayuk Basuki a wild card entry in an attempt to raise the competition standard of the women's tennis tournament. Tournament director Agus Susanto said yesterday the organizers considered giving Yayuk free entry since she has yet to confirm her participation.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Not a single name yet for ambassadorial post'
'Not a single name yet for ambassadorial post' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas has refuted reports that the government had selected a candidate to serve as ambassador to Australia. "At this time not a single name has been forwarded to the President, in fact the foreign ministry has not even processed it yet," Alatas said during a hearing with the House of Representative's Commission I on foreign affairs and defense late Wednesday night.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Child labor
Child labor From Media Indonesia The position of working children and marginal children in Indonesia is in the process of "dehumanization." The Jakarta Social Institute observes that marginal children, who work as hawkers, shoe-shine boys or beggars, are often subject to violent measures taken by security authorities.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Panin Bank embezzler sought
Panin Bank embezzler sought JAKARTA (JP): Police are searching for an employee of the privately-owned Panin Bank who allegedly embezzled more than Rp 4 billion (US$1.81 million) in bank money last month, a bank official said yesterday. "We deny the press report yesterday saying that the amount stolen was Rp 92.5 billion," Panin Bank spokesman Budi Purnomo told reporters. According to Budi Purnomo the incident took place at the bank's Senayan branch in Central Jakarta.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Most Australians want 'harder' line towards RI
Most Australians want 'harder' line towards RI JAKARTA (JP): Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Allan R. Taylor said yesterday a majority of Australians want their government to take a "harder" line towards Indonesia, particularly in connection with the latter's human rights record. Speaking at a discussion held by the Indonesian Executive Circle, the ambassador added that the majority of Australians also wanted even closer ties between their country and Indonesia.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Garin Nugroho, on his way to finding voice
Garin Nugroho, on his way to finding voice By Jane Freebury JAKARTA (JP): Garin Nugroho looks bemused. He has been having a bit of a tough time. Local audiences pinned such expectations on his film Bulan Tertusuk Ilalang (And the Moon Dances), the favorite Indonesian entrant at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival in July, that he has since borne the brunt of bruised hopes. But among the Indonesian filmmakers whose work was entered in the festival, it is Garin who is the "director".
Fri, 22 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.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Anti-polio drive escapes Bajau
Anti-polio drive escapes Bajau KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Last week's nationwide immunization campaign for polio vaccination missed the children of the Bajau tribe because of difficulties in reaching them and also because of some resistance from parents. However, the province's health office chief, Mohammad Ali, is not giving up and now plans to mobilize his staff and volunteers, to make sure that all the Bajau children get their vaccinations, Antara reported.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Two plywood firms accused of illegal trading
Two plywood firms accused of illegal trading JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said yesterday that there have been "strong indications" of illegal timber trade and smuggling by two large plywood companies, PT SM and PT NP in Gresik, East Java. Djamaludin in a press conference yesterday said the findings were reported after a special Joint Team for Forest Security conducted a two-week investigation during the Aug. 4 to Aug. 19 period.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Three Pakistanis arrested
Three Pakistanis arrested MERAUKE, Irian Jaya: Three Pakistanis' dreams of a new life in Australia were shattered when the authorities arrested them before they could make the short hop to Down Under. The head of the Merauke Immigration Office, Armili, said the three men were planning to enter Australia illegally through this southernmost city in Irian Jaya, Antara reported. The three men, who arrived in Merauke on Sept.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Govt promises transparency in haj fund management
Govt promises transparency in haj fund management JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher promised yesterday to personally ensure the better management of the haj pilgrim funds it collects every year. During a hearing with Commission IX of the House of Representatives, Tarmizi said he would take responsibility for his office's handling of the funds. "If it's not done correctly, I'll lose my job," he said.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Update legislation on banking urgent
Update legislation on banking urgent JAKARTA (JP): Legal mechanisms related to the economy are urgently needed to fight banking crimes, police said yesterday. So far there is not a single law in Indonesia that explicitly defines banking crimes, National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman Astrosemitro said in a prepared paper which was presented by an aide during a seminar held jointly by the School of Criminology of the University of Indonesia and the Police Science Academy.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Student brawls (1)
Student brawls (1) From Merdeka Almost every new academic year we are faced with a familiar scene, i.e. student brawls. The authorities and educators should give due consideration to this problem and do something about it. The aftermath of a brawl between two groups of students is often prolonged and results in severe injuries, or even deaths. Strangely, the students who are involved in the free-for-all fights are mostly new entrants in the high schools. Why is it so?
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Abuse of power
Abuse of power From Media Indonesia We have often heard of some police officers abusing their authority for their own benefit. Cases of this kind never fail to draw attention from the media, which publish reports on the issues, sometimes slightly biased. I hope that whatever the motives of publication are, the rights of the person involved are respected.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
140 students detained for planning attack
140 students detained for planning attack JAKARTA (JP): City police detained yesterday about 140 Jakarta and Bogor high school students for allegedly planning to attack a private high school in Sukabumi, West Java. City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. Bambang Permantoro told reporters that the arrests were made in response to reports about the planned attack from a driver of the city-owned bus company PPD. Bambang said that the students came to PPD's pool on Jl.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian diplomats poor debaters: Alatas
Indonesian diplomats poor debaters: Alatas JAKARTA (JP): Compared with other countries in the region, Indonesian diplomats are often hampered by their limited debating skills and language proficiency, says Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas. Speaking at the House of Representatives on Wednesday evening, Indonesia's number one diplomat lamented the fact that Indonesian envoys are often poor debaters. "We are not taught, from an early age, to debate.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Life insurance and AIDS
Life insurance and AIDS From Kompas On Sept. 5, 1995, I by chance tuned into the Ida and Krisna program of the Female radio. The morning program featured an interview with Winni from Jaya Bank. She said that Jaya Bank grants life insurance to each of its clients free of charge. According to Winni, the life insurance does not cover death caused by AIDS. And this is a regulation adopted in the life insurance scheme.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Wang still fast, without magic potion
Wang still fast, without magic potion JAKARTA (JP): No more turtle blood. And 33 minutes 58.5 seconds brought yesterday's last gold medal to Wang Junxia, the first woman ever to run 10,000 meters in less than 30 minutes, at the 11th Asian Track and Field Championships here. The time was far slower than 31:23 she recorded at a Chinese track and field meet in Changchun earlier this month. It is still slower than the championship record of 32:25.27 set by compatriot Zhong Huandi in 1989.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Circumventing unrest
Circumventing unrest Controversies involving ethnicity, religion, race and/or community groups (SARA), are, as we all know, sensitive issues in Indonesia. According to the minister of defense and security, a closer look would reveal that in the whole Southeast Asian region such issues are never far from the surface. Similar problems have even cropped up in industrialized countries as a result of economic regression and growing unemployment.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
China dominates athletic c'ships with six golds
China dominates athletic c'ships with six golds JAKARTA (JP): China's new faces lived up to their predecessors' status as the strongest team on the continent yesterday, scooping six gold medals on the second day of the 11th Asian Track and Field Championships. South Korea and India each took a gold apiece. In an apparent justification of their long-time supremacy, Chinese runners seized both the continent's fastest man and woman tags, although they failed to beat the old marks.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Lawsuit revocation in gang rape case draws criticism
Lawsuit revocation in gang rape case draws criticism JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman criticized yesterday the decision of the defense lawyers in a robbery and rape case to withdraw from a lawsuit against the Bekasi police just as the pre-trial session hearing of the suit was about to be concluded.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Land policy now profit-oriented, experts claim
Land policy now profit-oriented, experts claim JAKARTA (JP): After 35 years in existence, the agrarian law turns out be a "heap of dung", according to researchers. The law stresses the social function of land, but in reality land is a lucrative commodity and its use is very much profit- oriented, researcher Endang Suhendar said.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Water supply for the poor
Water supply for the poor SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: PDAM Samarinda, the city's water company, is introducing a new system in which poor people can subscribe to its water supply by paying the Rp 360,000 (US$160) installation fee in installments. President of PDAM Samarinda, Djohansyah, said the plan is chiefly intended for residents of the Selili village because very few people there have subscribed to the facility, although the village is now included in PDAM's pipe network, Antara reported.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bobby sent to world chess meet
Bobby sent to world chess meet JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chess Association yesterday sent Master International Bobby Kurniawan to the 33rd World Junior Chess Championship in Halle, Germany, in the hope that he will finish among the top 10. The association also sent budding young player Neiko Rasaki to the 12th World Junior Girls' Chess Championship, to be held in the same German city and over the same period, namely Sept. 23 to Oct. 8.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto seeks debt reductions
Soeharto seeks debt reductions JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called on urged multilateral creditors yesterday to slash the debt obligations of the world's poorest countries and to play a greater role in stabilizing financial markets. Speaking at the World Economic Forum on East Asia in Singapore, Soeharto said bilateral and commercial creditors have assisted these countries with bilateral and commercial debt reductions.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
RI, RP share lead in Putra Cup
RI, RP share lead in Putra Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and the Philippines share the lead of the Putra Cup amateur men's team golf championship after the second round of the competition at the Royal Selangor Golf Club, Kuala Lumpur, yesterday. Indonesia, headed by seasoned player Sukamdi, carded 432, the same score achieved by the Philippines. On the opening day on Wednesday the Philippines surged ahead by two strokes and took the lead.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Parking fee too high
Parking fee too high From Neraca Visitors to the Jakarta Stock Exchange complain about the high parking fees they have to pay. Each car is charged Rp 500 for the first hour and another Rp 500 for each hour thereafter. Apart from that, the parking attendants often manipulate the machine which causes visitors to pay more than they should. Frequent complaints about this irregularity go unheeded. JAENAB NAINGGOLAN Jakarta
Fri, 22 Sep 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 Angklung and Kolintang music entertainment, Wednesday. Notte Italiana music by Capo Dastro, Thursday. Club Tabuh - An Evening of Jazz, Saturday. Beach Area - Pesta Laut, Sunday. * Sheraton Lagoon Nusa Dua Beach: Poolside Terrace - Frog Dance Cultural Show, Wednesday.Janger Cultural Performance, Friday.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
The hidden message
The hidden message A Western diplomat once complained about Indonesian politics being simply mind-boggling. The longer one tried to understand the situation, the more confused one became, he said. In a way, the diplomat was perhaps right. Even for some Indonesians the politics of their country can be confusing, although for many it is simple enough: Don't contradict what is written in the book, nor what applies in reality.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN trade fair in Japan
ASEAN trade fair in Japan TOKYO (AFP): About 170 companies from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) started yesterday a five-day trade fair in Osaka, organizers said. "Quite a few number of Japanese companies are sending officials to the fair to hammer out business deals," an Osaka municipal government official said.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Inten scorns regent
Inten scorns regent JAMBI, Jambi: Minister of Social Services Inten Soeweno has scorned Sarolangun Bangko Regent Zainul Imron for suggesting that all the Anak Dalam tribe, who live in Jambi's forests, should be resettled and begin a new life. During a working visit to the regency, Inten told the regent that the government's policy on isolated tribes is to provide guidance and treat them with dignity and respect.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Operation planned to collect taxes from expatriates
Operation planned to collect taxes from expatriates JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will launch an operation to collect overdue foreigners' taxes from expatriates in the city's five mayoralties, an official from the City Revenue Office said yesterday. H. Wahab Rachmatsyah, head of the office, said that the operation will be conducted from Sept. 25 until Oct.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
National spikers may go to Atlanta
National spikers may go to Atlanta JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian women's pair Berta Kaize and Timy Yudani could qualify for the beach volleyball competition at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the world volleyball association announced yesterday. The association said in a letter to the chairman of the Indonesian Beach Volleyball Association, Rita Subowo, that the national duo deserve a place in Atlanta if they manage to maintain their commendable showing in the final four qualifying series.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 21, 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 1,825 25 415,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 6,525 25 13,500 Anwar Sierad 1,275 0 41,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,400 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 1,775 0 153,000 Argo Pantes 2,500 0 0 Asiana IMI Indusrties 1,000 0 0 Aster...
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ginandjar hails proposal for more liberal economy
Ginandjar hails proposal for more liberal economy JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita said yesterday that all forms of economic protection and monopolies should be eliminated and replaced with an open market mechanism to achieve sound development.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
UN defers debate on E. Timor
UN defers debate on E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations General Assembly, which got underway in New York this week, has once again deferred the East Timor debate till next year, Antara reported yesterday. The proposal to defer the issue, which has remained in the UN agenda, came from Thailand. It was seconded by Belgium and the motion was carried by acclamation, without being put to a vote.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Norwegian glass, crystal at Hilton
Norwegian glass, crystal at Hilton JAKARTA (JP): Norwegian artistic glass and crystal items produced by the largest Norwegian glassworks Hadeland are on display in the Lagoon Tower lobby of the Jakarta Hilton Hotel, South Jakarta, until Sept. 28. The exhibition was opened on Tuesday (Sept. 19) by Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland who left Indonesia on Wednesday. Hadeland Glassverk started up in 1762, according to Norwegian embassy press release.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Good Vibration 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Pushing the Limits 4:05 Student Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Cultural Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Book World 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Karya Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Music: Bintang Nusantara 9:00 World News 9:30 Quiz: Siapa Dia 10:30 Film: Rage at Dawn 10:55 Late News 11:05 Film (continued) TPI 5:30 a.m.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Student brawls (2)
Student brawls (2) From Neraca Student brawls taking place in large cities, especially in Jakarta, have become alarming, as lives are sometimes claimed. According to my observations, student brawls usually take place in the month of September and early October. All of us are probably aware that we have witnessed some important events taking place during this period in the past. What is important in this case is to find out who is behind all these student brawls.
Fri, 22 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
Success story of a partnership program (1)
Success story of a partnership program (1) The Bali Declaration, issued late last month by the chiefs of the 100 biggest business groups in the country, addressed the need to enhance business partnerships between small, medium and large firms. The Astra International group, however, started its own small business development program more than 10 years ago.