Archive: 24 October 1996
51 articles found
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
On teachers
On teachers Your Oct. 19 story on Indonesian teachers losing steam was a steamed up one. Too sweeping and without substance, it read like a trumped-up private complaint. But it was characteristic work of its author, Pak Arbi. Pak Arbi would seem hard on Indonesians, unless you think he is lampooning them. Here are a few choice morsels. To the ever-carping Pak Arbi Indonesian drivers never stay in the lane; nor do they zig-zag.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Traffic in Bandung
Traffic in Bandung From Kompas I make daily trips between Padalarang, Cimahi and Bandung for my work. Despite the introduction of the new traffic law a few years ago, the traffic situation has not improved, especially in the greater Bandung area. It may be due to the non-functioning of traffic lights at a number of strategic spots, such as the access to the Padalarang toll road/Jl. Raya Cimahi/Jl. Gatot Subroto three-way intersection.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Police claim jealousy behind reporter's murder
Police claim jealousy behind reporter's murder ANTALYA, Turkey (JP): National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo has confirmed the arrest of the suspected killer of Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin, a local reporter in Yogyakarta. "Based on our preliminary investigation, the reason behind the killing is purely a woman, who is the wife of the suspect," Dibyo, who was leading an Indonesian delegation at an Interpol meeting, told The Jakarta Post here yesterday.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Cotton importers challenged to use arbitration body
Cotton importers challenged to use arbitration body JAKARTA (JP): An associate director of the Britain-based Liverpool Cotton Association (LCA) yesterday challenged Indonesian cotton importers to file complaints against foreign exporters with the LCA's arbitration body. Husein Aminuddin, also the chairman of the Indonesian Spinners' Association, denied yesterday that LCA's arbitration procedures were one-sided and lengthy. "Who, among these claimants, has ever gone to the LCA for arbitration?
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt agrees to review alcohol ruling
Govt agrees to review alcohol ruling JAKARTA (JP): After weeks of heavy pressure from Moslems and other groups, the government yesterday agreed to reevaluate and probably revise the controversial decree on alcoholic beverages. Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. said the government had heeded the aspirations of the public and decided to reexamine the decree. "Comprehensive steps will be taken in reevaluating the decree," he said after a special meeting to discuss the issue.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Cooperatives federation supports Soeharto re-election
Cooperatives federation supports Soeharto re-election JAKARTA (JP): The Federation of Employee Cooperatives (Inkopar) came out yesterday in support of re-electing President Soeharto in 1998. The federation voted to offer their support, announced by chairman Agus Soedono, at the organization's just concluded national congress. "Federation which operates as one big family gives its full support for President Soeharto's re-election," Soedono told journalists after meeting with the head of state.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Ramos now to focus on NPA
Ramos now to focus on NPA By Cecilia Quiambao MANILA (JP): As one of the longest-running insurgencies in Southeast Asia heads toward oblivion, the exiled leaders of the Philippines' communist guerrilla movement are under mounting pressure to settle with the government amid a rapidly changing political landscape at home, analysts here say.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Isolated tribes need help
Isolated tribes need help PALU, Central Sulawesi: The province has 6,677 families living in isolated tribes, and only a small number have been given aid to improve their living conditions, an official says. Mas'ud Bakry, head of the local branch of the Ministry of Social Services, told Antara here yesterday that only 1,153 families had been included in the ministry's development program. Past efforts to resettle the tribes had failed due to the inappropriate approach employed by the ministry.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
James Riady
James Riady From Merdeka For our collective peace of mind the attorney general office should call and question business tycoon James Riady. In the words of Amien Rais, chairman of Muhammadiyah, Riady should tell the truth about his collusion with U.S. President Clinton in providing funds to Clinton's campaign. Considering Riady was helping a U.S. president with money earned in Indonesia, his case must be investigated without delay by the authorities. We have been embarrassed.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Smuggled beer seized in Dili
Smuggled beer seized in Dili DILI, East Timor (JP): Tax and excise authorities at the Port of Dili have seized 2,000 boxes of Sagress beer illegally imported from Portugal. Sources at the governor's office said yesterday that the beer were imported by a senior official of the Portugal-Indonesia Friendship Association. They said the alcohol was imported to Dili through PT Arha Bangun Nusantara, a subsidiary of Arha Group, the sole distributor of liquor in the area.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Astra's shareholding should remain diversified'
'Astra's shareholding should remain diversified' JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said yesterday that the government would prefer the shareholding of PT Astra International to remain diversified and not be accumulated in the hands of certain business groups or families. "It is better for Astra to remain a public company whose share ownership is dominated by the investing public," Moerdiono told reporters yesterday.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN should delay Myanmar membership
ASEAN should delay Myanmar membership Myanmar's entry into ASEAN is being questioned, even by member nations. Dewi Fortuna Anwar explores this issue. JAKARTA (JP): While Cambodia and Laos are fully expected to become ASEAN members in July 1997, such is not the case for Myanmar.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Turkey, RI sign deal
Turkey, RI sign deal ISTANBUL, Turkey (Reuter): Turkey and Indonesia signed cooperation agreements in technology and aviation on Tuesday at a development conference in Istanbul. The aviation accord, worth US$2 million, involves the assembly of military aircraft in Turkey using parts from Indonesia. The conference, attended by delegates from seven developing Moslem countries, was chaired by Turkey's Islamist Prime Minister Necmettin Erbakan.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Five envoys to play in UN golf tourney
Five envoys to play in UN golf tourney JAKARTA (JP): Five ambassadors have confirmed their participation in the 51st United Nations Anniversary Golf Tournament at the Matoa Golf Course, South Jakarta, on Oct. 30.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Thugwane joins Coca-Cola
Thugwane joins Coca-Cola JAKARTA (JP): South Africa's Olympic marathon gold medalist, Josiah Thugwane, has joined forces with Coca-Cola to launch a multi-million rand (hundreds of millions of rupiah) program to develop the country's athletic stars of the future. The new venture, to be known as the Josiah Thugwane Coca-Cola Youth Support Fund, will develop opportunities for young South Africans to pursue their athletic ambitions.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Passport fee
Passport fee I am a Pakistani businessman. I have been traveling in South Asian countries for the last eight years. I love to have my holidays in Indonesia. I have never faced any problems while visiting Indonesia, but on my visit to the Jakarta Fair last year, someone stole my bag containing important documents, including my passport. After reporting the theft to the local police, the following day I went to the Pakistani Embassy for help.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI offers engineering services to OIC
RI offers engineering services to OIC JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia asked Islamic countries yesterday to use its design and engineering skills to promote intra-Islamic trade and investment. Coordinating Minister for Production and Distribution Hartarto Sastrosoenarto said that most Islamic countries relied on developed countries for their design and engineering jobs, including civil works.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Suara Pembaruan' lawsuit rejected
'Suara Pembaruan' lawsuit rejected JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta State Administrative High Court yesterday rejected a lawsuit by Suara Pembaruan publisher, PT Media Interaksi Utama (PT MIU), against the Central Committee for Settling Labor Disputes' (P4P) decision ordering the publisher to reinstate seven journalists it suspended last year. The court endorsed the committee's decision that the company must back pay the journalists' salaries from Nov. 16 last year when they were suspended.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
New tax on property
New tax on property According to Fuad Bawazier, director general of taxes (Bisnis Indonesia, Oct.7), the government is devising a tax to be levied on the title transfer of land and buildings. Transfers of titles will be subject to a tax of 5 percent of the sale price. The bill will be submitted to the House of Representatives in April 1997. The community should know that existing taxes connected to land and building transactions are already a sizable burden: a.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Never take national unity for granted: YKPK
Never take national unity for granted: YKPK JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should not take unity and harmonious coexistence between citizens from multi-cultural backgrounds for granted, an organization of retired generals and bureaucrats advised yesterday. "Although the nation has recorded tremendous economic success in its 30 years of development, YKPK believes the nation still has many basic problems to address," Lt. Gen. (ret).
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Counterfeiter gets six years
Counterfeiter gets six years MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Medan District Court sentenced 31- year-old Sarma Dedi Saragih to six years in jail on Tuesday, for counterfeiting, Antara reported yesterday. The medical student from a local private university was found guilty of counterfeiting Rp 16,820,000 in Rp 10,000 (US$4.25) notes. The court said Sarma collaborated with two friends, Sumadi and Sunardi, in February, to print the money with a sophisticated Japanese computer.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
German firm eyes new Lombok airport
German firm eyes new Lombok airport JAKARTA (JP): A German consortium wants to get involved in developing a new airport in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, which was previously eyed by a Singapore-based consortium. Informed sources said yesterday that the consortium, Gagi, would sign a preliminary accord with PT Angkasa Pura I, a state- owned airport management company, next month during an official visit here by German Chancellor Helmut Kohl from Oct. 26 to Oct. 29.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI bridge team trumps five in a row
RI bridge team trumps five in a row JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's men's team was lying fourth in Group A after beating Germany 19-11 in the 11th session of the 10th Bridge Open Team Olympics Tuesday. Spearheaded by veteran pair Henky Lasut and Eddy Manoppo, the team performed impressively by carving five wins in a row.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Joint venture to build new toll road
Joint venture to build new toll road JAKARTA (JP): State-owned toll road operator PT Jasa Marga, PT Mawatindo Road Construction and Malaysia's Esprit Group Berhad yesterday agreed to set up a joint venture to build a toll road between Semarang and Demak in Central Java. "Hopefully, within three months we can finalize the formation of the joint venture and start building the toll road," Jasa Marga's president, Maryadi Darmokumoro, said yesterday at the signing of the joint venture agreement.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Poll campaign should educate people: Experts
Poll campaign should educate people: Experts YOGYAKARTA (JP): Prominent political observers yesterday gathered here to discuss strategies for improving election campaigns so they educate rather than exploit people. Koento Wibisono, Muladi, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, Moh. A.S. Hikam and Riswandha Imawan were among the experts who spoke at the meeting was held by the National Council for Defense and Security.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Riau in all out boar war
Riau in all out boar war JAKARTA (JP): Armed with sickles, sticks and rifles, dozens of villagers, youths and sharp shooters have marched into the jungle for a major war -- against wild boars. Riau provincial government officials are serious about exterminating the boars that local farmers have claim are the number one pest in the area.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Thousands need clean water
Thousands need clean water REMBANG, Central Java: While reports about flooding in the province continue to make headlines, more than half a million people in the regencies of Rembang and Blora face a shortage of clean water, reported Antara yesterday. Spokesman Hartomo of the provincial administration said 282 villages in the regencies' two districts were affected. The shortage began during the recently ended dry season.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Garuda pilot and Ecstasy
Garuda pilot and Ecstasy From Kompas Garuda pilot MS flying the Amsterdam-Jakarta route was caught in the Netherlands with Ecstasy, a drug prohibited in Indonesia. He was taking a great risk by trying to dodge the prevailing regulations. A few weeks previously our government had just requested the aid of the Dutch government to closely watch the traffic of Ecstasy to Indonesia.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Police responsible for Bogor detainee's death'
'Police responsible for Bogor detainee's death' JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) says the death of a robbery suspect in Bogor police custody must be thoroughly investigated. The foundation's operational secretary, Munir, said Cece Tajudin was a police detainee so anything that happened to him was the police's responsibility. Cece, a father of three, and friend Norman Lubis, were accused of being involved in a fatal robbery on the Jagorawi toll road on Oct. 11.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:45 TV Series: Family Matters 3:05 Dance Performance 3:30 TV Series: 13 Wonder 4:05 Film: Here Comes the Stars 4:30 Education: Dunia Mahasiswa 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:25 My Country 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Travel: South Sulawesi 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Garuda Pancasila/Filler/Teller 7:30 Creation Hobbies: Sukses Berkarya 8:00 News:...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI's Great River wins Disney distribution rights
RI's Great River wins Disney distribution rights SINGAPORE (AFP): Publicly-listed PT Great River International of Indonesia has won distribution and retailing rights for Disney-licensed apparel in key Asian and Middle East markets following an acquisition announced here yesterday.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie to acquire firms
Bakrie to acquire firms JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed finance division of Bakrie Group, Bakrie Finance Corporation, plans to buy majority share holdings in three finance companies: PT Dinaro Modal Finance, PT Asemka Pratama Leasing and PT Asuransi Jiwa Centris. Bakrie Finance announced Tuesday it planned to acquire a 95 percent stake (4,750 shares) in Dinaro Modal, a 75 percent stake (7,500 shares) in Asemka Pratama and a 70.9 percent stake (5,031 shares) in Asuransi Jiwa Centris.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Utut likely to finish second in chess meet
Utut likely to finish second in chess meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one chess player Utut Adianto is likely to finish second after the ninth and last round of the Gunadharma International Chess Tournament today. Yesterday Utut agreed to cash in on an early draw with Lajos Portisch of Hungary on the 10th move after his favorite defense, Queen's Gambit, was accepted. With the draw, Utut lies second with five points while Portisch is first with six.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Honda to set up RI venture
Honda to set up RI venture TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Honda Motor Co. Ltd. said yesterday it would set up a joint venture in Indonesia to produce and sell general-purpose engines, generators and water pumps. Honda would have a 60 percent stake in the venture, PT Sinar Honda Jaya, while local partner PT Wajamakmur Mandiri will hold the balance, Honda said in a statement. The venture would be based in West Java and capitalized at about 230 million yen (US$2 million).
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta prime office rents predicted to increase
Jakarta prime office rents predicted to increase JAKARTA (JP): Grade A office rents in the Jakarta Golden Triangle will increase in the last quarter of 1996 and in 1997, after four years of stagnation, a property analyst said yesterday.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Score girl killed, student dies
Score girl killed, student dies JAKARTA (JP): A girl, who worked as a score girl at a billiards center, was stabbed to death yesterday in the defunct Kemayoran airport in Central Jakarta. Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. M. Ibrahim said local residents found the victim, identified only as Net, lying on the ground with severe stab wounds to her stomach and chest. "The victim's hands were tied with a belt. She was only wearing a black bra and blue jeans," Ibrahim said.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Government criticized for failing to quash Fretilin
Government criticized for failing to quash Fretilin DILI, East Timor (JP): The provincial legislative council has criticized Jakarta for failing to end the 20-year-old small-scale separatist rebellion in the territory. In a meeting with visiting members of the House of Representatives from Jakarta on Tuesday, councilors questioned the government's seriousness in dealing with separatist rebels.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Policeman abuses newsman
Policeman abuses newsman AMBON, Maluku: Provincial police chief Triwibowo Subroto apologized to local journalists who were harassed by a police officer earlier this month. The reporters were covering the opening of a Koran reading contest on Oct. 14 when Sgt. Major Soveline Hadi Al Idrus ordered them to leave, reported Antara yesterday. Al Idrus reportedly became enraged when a reporter reminded him they were just doing their jobs. "I know you're reporters, but don't try anything funny.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 23, 1996 Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,050 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 800 0 20,000 Andayani Megah 1,000 -25 150,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,325 0 0 Anwar Sierad 2,350 -25 1,765,500 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,750 75 18,500 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,600 75 4,281,500 Argo Pantes 1,900 0 0 Asahimas Flat 1,350 0 177,000 Asiana IMI...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Olympic champs win cars
Olympic champs win cars JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Olympic gold medal winning pair Ricky Subagja and Rexy Mainaky each received a Bimantara Cakra car yesterday from Bimantara Group president Bambang Trihatmojo. Bambang, who is also President Soeharto's second son, said that the men's doubles badminton players deserved the awards for salvaging Indonesia's pride at the world's biggest sporting event. Both shuttlers are members of the Bimantara Tangkas club owned by the holding company.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Colombian Samper to hold talks with Soeharto today
Colombian Samper to hold talks with Soeharto today JAKARTA (JP): Colombian President Ernesto Samper arrived here yesterday for a two-day visit. Samper, who chairs the developing countries' 118-member Non- Aligned Movement, is scheduled to have a private meeting with President Soeharto after visiting the Kalibata heroes cemetery today. He was welcomed to the state palace by Soeharto, Vice President Try Sutrisno and Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Foreign riders arrive here for Asia Pacific races
Foreign riders arrive here for Asia Pacific races JAKARTA (JP): The first batch of overseas riders arrived here yesterday for the Asia Pacific Motocross Championship at Bumi Serpong Damai, Tangerang, West Java, this weekend. New Zealand favorite Nigel Smith, 19, was the first to touch down at Soekarno-Hatta airport, but five Australian boys who arrived a couple of hours later received a bigger welcome.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Another President Taxi driver murdered in North Jakarta
Another President Taxi driver murdered in North Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): A taxi driver was stabbed to death by passengers yesterday on Jl. Agung Perkasa Raya, Tanjung Priok district, in North Jakarta. North Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Rismawan said residents in the area found the President taxi driver, Diki R. in his cab with severe stab wounds to his chest and neck. "We are still investigating a motive for the killing since the victim's wallet was found.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Solidarity through trade
Solidarity through trade With little fanfare, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry and private sector groups concluded their week-long meetings in Jakarta yesterday calling for greater trade among the 52 members of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC).
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Play on trendy, caring teens
Play on trendy, caring teens JAKARTA (JP): A play about trendy teenagers who are environmentally aware will be performed on Sunday at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Central Jakarta. The play also touches on teenagers' awareness of HIV/AIDS, and is organized by The Body Shop and HIV/AIDS awareness group Yayasan Mitra Indonesia, among others.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
S'pore firm to manage Bakrie van logistics
S'pore firm to manage Bakrie van logistics JAKARTA (JP): Bakrie group subsidiary PT Prosys Bangun Nusantara signed up Singapore Technologies Logistics (STL) yesterday to help manage the flow and supply of components for Bakrie vans. Bakrie Group Chairman Aburizal Bakrie said that with STL's help, Bakrie's new automotive division could compete with established automakers.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Hybrid orchid on display
Hybrid orchid on display JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Orchid Lovers Association (PAI), in cooperation with Pasar Seni Ancol, will hold a domestic hybrid orchid exhibition from Oct. 31 to Nov. 10 at Pasar Seni Ancol. It will be open from 9.a.m to 9.p.m. The exhibition will commemorate PAI's 40th anniversary and help popularize orchids. The exhibition will also evaluate local orchid farmers' success in nursing domestic hybrid orchid flowers, an organizer said.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Kohl to strengthen ties with RI
Kohl to strengthen ties with RI JAKARTA (JP): German Chancellor Helmut Kohl is due to arrive here on Saturday for a four-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. Minister/State secretary Moerdiono said Kohl's entourage will comprise about 100 people including the minister of economics; the minister of education; the minister of education, science and technology; the minister of post and telecommunication; business people and journalists.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Court judges rule to try 64 suspected rioters
Court judges rule to try 64 suspected rioters JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta District Court judges yesterday ruled the court would try 64 people charged with assault during the July 27 riots. The panel of judges, in five separate trials, overruled all objections raised by lawyers and defendants. The hearings were marred by the walk out of a defense lawyer, and the dismissal from the bench of another.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
State firm takes over Migas Center project
State firm takes over Migas Center project JAKARTA (JP): PT Pembangunan Perumahan, a state-owned property developer, will take over the US$153 million Migas Center building project after the government terminated PT Petrobuild Indonesia's build-operate-transfer agreement. President of Pembangunan Perumahan Daryanto said yesterday his company had formally received the government's offer to continue the construction of the 32-story building.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, nightly except Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday, Sunday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Los Paraguas Vocal Group, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Pianist Sudarmadi, Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m to 9:30 a.