Archive: 2 November 1996
49 articles found
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Alcohol is bad for our youth
Alcohol is bad for our youth From Kompas The provincial decree on alcoholic beverages was clearly issued to induce taxes from their sale, despite the risk of destroying our youth. Maybe we should remind ourselves of the fatal incident in which an high-ranking Army officer lost his life in a fight with a few drunkards and of the fact that rape and various other crimes committed under the influence of alcohol are on the upswing.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Imported fruit not restricted: Minister
Imported fruit not restricted: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah said yesterday the government would not restrict fruit imports despite its regulation on maximum pesticide residue contents allowed in fruit. He said the ruling, signed in August by Sjarifudin and Minister of Health Sujudi, aimed to protect the public from pesticide residues in agricultural produce. This complies with World Trade Organization principals.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Nun's testimony clears local Moslems, say youths
Nun's testimony clears local Moslems, say youths JAKARTA (JP): An association of religious youth groups yesterday revealed new findings from their investigation into the recent attack on Situbondo churches in East Java, including a nun's testimony that those who started the fires were not local Moslems. Chatibul Umam Wiranu of the Islamic University Students Movement and his friends from Christian and other groups, said here yesterday it was impossible that Moslems initiated the Oct.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Hero Supermarket, meeting the challenges of Indonesia today
Hero Supermarket, meeting the challenges of Indonesia today Twenty-five years ago, when Hero Supermarket opened the first of its stores on Jl. Falatehan in South Jakarta, the challenge the company faced was a rather unusual one, it had to actually create a demand for such a shopping option. The concept of a supermarket chain was still new. Gelael was the only comparable store at the time and only those who had traveled abroad were familiar with it.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Australian, Dutchmen deported
Australian, Dutchmen deported JAKARTA: Immigration officials announced yesterday they would deport Australian Rodney Neil Shields and Dutchmen Raymond Jurgens and Giovanni Fransesco today, for abusing their limited stay permits (KITAS). According to Zaiman Nurmatias, Director for Control and Action at the Immigration office, the three foreigners were in violation of Article 50 of Immigration Law No. 9/1992 because they were working in positions not allowed by their permits.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Dengue fever claims 18 lives
Dengue fever claims 18 lives JAMBI, Jambi: At least 18 of the 1,442 people who were infected with dengue fever here in the months between January and October have died, a health official said yesterday, Antara reported. Dr. H. Abdul Hamid Syam, head of the provincial office of the Ministry of Health, said that dengue fever cases had increased, particularly in slum areas during the rainy season. In April and June preventative steps were taken by his office.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia trails France in bridge final
Indonesia trails France in bridge final JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia got off to a nervy start and trailed defending champion France by 40 points midway through the men's final of the 10th Bridge Olympics on Rhodes Island, Greece, yesterday. The Indonesian team, exhausted after a tense eight-board playoff against Denmark in Thursday's semifinal, went 49 points down in the first of eight sessions, played over two days, and dropped another two points in the second session.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Woodward in town for driving demo
Woodward in town for driving demo JAKARTA (JP): Driving skills play a major role in winning golf match as English golfer Karl Woodward might prove in a one-day demo at Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club, South Jakarta, this morning. Woodward, whose best drive of 365 yards (333.8 meters) will appear in the Guiness Book of World Records next year as the longest ever, promised on his arrival Thursday night that he would delight Jakarta's golf enthusiasts with his driving.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Private company's office robbed of Rp 125 million
Private company's office robbed of Rp 125 million JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's spate of robberies continued yesterday when six men pretending to be construction workers in Central Jakarta robbed the cashiers of the company they allegedly worked for of Rp 125 million (US$53,191). City Police Spokesman Maj. Nyoman Suriasta said the six men claimed to work for PT Wira Matra Guna' office on Jl. Cempaka Putih Tengah and asked the cashiers for their wages.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Krueng Gasui refuses to sell Busang shares
Krueng Gasui refuses to sell Busang shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Krueng Gasui, one of Bre-X Minerals Ltd's Indonesian partners developing East Kalimantan's Busang gold deposit, has refused to sell its shares to Bre-X's new ally, PT Panutan Duta. Krueng Gasui stated yesterday that it and the other Indonesian partner in the Busang project, PT Sungai Atan Perdana, had heard nothing from Bre-X or Panutan on the planned takeover of their interests.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Still not enough jobs for doctors: Sujudi
Still not enough jobs for doctors: Sujudi JAKARTA (JP): Many doctors remain unemployed because the government can not create adequate jobs, Minister of Health Sujudi says. Speaking about preparations for the commemoration of the 32th National Health Day on Nov. 12 yesterday, Sujudi promised his office would seek solutions to the problem. "I'll personally see to it that we won't have any more unemployed doctors in the country," he said. He did not say by when.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Zoning system proposed in new campaign rules
Zoning system proposed in new campaign rules JAKARTA (JP): The National Council for Defense and Security submitted its proposal for a new set of election campaign rules yesterday, seeking to prevent the violence seen in past campaigns but without reducing people's participation. The new rules will do away with the system of alternating campaign days for the contestants in any given area, council secretary-general Lt. Gen.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Senior ulema advises ministers
Senior ulema advises ministers LOMBOK, West Nusa Tenggara: Two cabinet ministers visited on Thursday the province's most respected ulema, M. Zainuddin Abdul Madjid, and received his advice. Ministers of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo and Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Azwar Anas met with the 100-year-old ulema on an official trip to the province. They also visited two Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) in the East Lombok regency.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Foreign companies eye state-owned hotel projects
Foreign companies eye state-owned hotel projects JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-five foreign firms are interested in joining the program of PT Hotel Indonesia International Corporation and Natour, a state-owned hotel operator, to refurbish and extend its hotels. The company's chief commissioner, Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti, said yesterday: "We have negotiated with 25 leading firms from Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and Japan.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Potholes on Jl. Raya Bogor
Potholes on Jl. Raya Bogor From Neraca The daily congestion on Jl. Raya Bogor, the old Jakarta-Bogor road, in the vicinity of the Police Hospital (Rumah Sakit Polri) is caused by a deep and wide pothole. Another factor contributing to the traffic jam is the disorderly manner in which public vehicle drivers drive. The East Jakarta public works agency seems to have no wish at all to repair the vital road. It has been in this state for quite some time.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Ministers question etiquette of Belo's 'slave' comments
Ministers question etiquette of Belo's 'slave' comments JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian ministers yesterday questioned whether it was fitting for Nobel Peace Prize laureate Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo to make comments saying the government treated East Timorese people like slaves.
Sat, 02 Nov 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.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Retailers told to improve
Retailers told to improve JAKARTA (JP): An analyst warned yesterday that domestic retailers would face fiercer competition from their foreign rivals and therefore should develop strategies to exploit their advantages. "We can no longer avoid the expansion of foreign retailers into Indonesia because, as a matter of fact, they exist here under franchise arrangements," director of the Indonesian Business Data Center Christianto Wibisono said at a retail business convention.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Nusantara orchestra misses the point
Nusantara orchestra misses the point By Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): One gruesome picture I came across during my late teens was of the Dutch count of Egmont lying down with a whacking big piece of his throat hacked out rather untidily. I can't remember exactly the precise circumstances or historic era that led to the slaughter of this Dutch hero except that it was during the period when the Netherlands were the exclusive possession of Spain.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Haryanto's protectionism
Haryanto's protectionism Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto's decision to close Indonesia, except Batam island near Singapore, to international cargo jets may stifle the future growth of the air freight industry. That would be a big disadvantage to the economy because as the economy steadily expands, air freight services will play an increasingly vital role in quickly and efficiently expediting goods across the far-flung islands and to the international market.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN chief checks Myanmar's application
ASEAN chief checks Myanmar's application JAKARTA (JP): Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretary-General Dato Ajit Singh left for Yangon yesterday at the invitation of the ruling military regime in Myanmar. The ASEAN Secretariat issued a statement saying the purpose of the visit "is to look into preparations necessary for Myanmar's entry into ASEAN". This is the first such visit by an ASEAN secretary-general.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
ABRI to support torture convention
ABRI to support torture convention JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces has vowed to support the international convention against torture should the government and the House of Representatives decide to adopt it into law. Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung yesterday expressed ABRI's readiness to stand behind the government and the House in their stance on the 1984 UN Convention Against Torture or Other Cruel, Inhumane or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. "No problem for us.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Guruh mourns the death of his guru Laksminto Rukmi
Guruh mourns the death of his guru Laksminto Rukmi By Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Amidst confusion surrounding the rumors of his defection from the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) to Kosgoro, an organization under Golkar, on Tuesday Guruh Soekarnoputra mourned the death of his mentor and the guru of Javanese court culture, R.A. Laksminto Rukmi. Eyang (Grandma) Laks, as she was affectionately called by her students, was born around the turn of the century.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Consolidation first, says new Chief Justice
Consolidation first, says new Chief Justice JAKARTA (JP): New Chief Justice Sarwata took office yesterday promising to consolidate the Supreme Court which has been beset by internal dissent and a huge backlog of litigation cases. Sarwata made it clear that the consolidation move would involve all fellow justices, including Adi Andojo whom former Chief Justice Soerjono considered an enfant terrible.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
S'pore protests Australia TV
S'pore protests Australia TV SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore has filed a protest with Australia's Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) over allegations of a link between investments by the city-state and a Myanmar drug lord, Singapore media reported yesterday. Both state television and the Straits Times newspaper said it was understood the Singapore High Commission in Canberra had filed the protest earlier in the week. They gave no details of the contents.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Floating library swamped by demand
Floating library swamped by demand PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Indonesia's first and only floating library, which operates on the Kapuas River, has been swamped by queues of people wanting to borrow books, said Simpoen Magat, head of the regional library. She told Antara yesterday that demand for books from people living along the river was high, but the floating library's collection is still limited.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
HK businesswoman wins bank dispute
HK businesswoman wins bank dispute JAKARTA (Reuter): A court ordered Standard Chartered Bank yesterday to pay a Hongkong businesswoman Rp 247.9 million (US$106,440) after she sued the bank's Jakarta branch for freezing her account. Judge Zulkifli Lubis of the Central Jakarta District Court ordered the bank to pay Yee Mei-Mei Rp 150 million for "moral losses" and Rp 97.9 million in interest for the frozen funds.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Plants can reduce sickness
Plants can reduce sickness JAKARTA (JP): Decorative plants in offices are effective in preventing a disease called Sick Building Syndrome, a researcher said. Budi Harianto, an expert in environmental health at the University of Indonesia, said the syndrome comes from inhaling polluted air in closed rooms.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Nugroho chairs UN body
Nugroho chairs UN body UNITED NATIONS (Reuter): Indonesian UN representative Nugroho Wisnumurti took over yesterday as president of the Security Council for November, when elections are expected to get under way to choose a secretary-general. A UN chief is appointed by the 185-nation General Assembly on the recommendation of the 15-nation Security Council whose five permanent members -- the United States, Russia, Britain, China and France all have a veto.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
PPP cries foul in poll screening
PPP cries foul in poll screening JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) criticized the National Election Institute yesterday for dumping 80 of its candidates for next years general election without a clear explanation. PPP Chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum said the institute did not give reasons for screening out 80 of the party's candidates for the House of Representatives.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 1, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 900 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 800 0 1,500 Andayani Megah 1,000 0 16,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,325 0 0 Anwar Sierad 2,375 0 234,500 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,850 25 20,000 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,600 -25 70,000 Argo Pantes 1,900 0 0 Asahimas Flat 1,300 -25 933,500 Asiana IMI Industries...
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Greeting foreigners
Greeting foreigners I am referring to the letter from Mr. Paul Wesson (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 29, 1996) in regard to his obvious disgust at the way foreigners and expatriates respond to calls of "Hello Mister!" (often an extraordinarily sarcastic greeting) by the local populace. First, it is clear that Mr. Wesson has not been in Jakarta long. Second, he surely cannot understand or appreciate the intricacies of the local language.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Agency closes down 55 Benhil apartments
Agency closes down 55 Benhil apartments JAKARTA (JP): The city housing agency has closed 55 low-cost apartments in Bendungan Hilir (Benhil), Central Jakarta, because their owners had sold the units. Ongky Sukasah, head of the agency, said yesterday the action was a continuation of the agency's recent operation to encourage owners to use their apartments. Ongky said there were 120 other units which would be closed soon.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Union leader seeks 15% hike in minimum wage
Union leader seeks 15% hike in minimum wage JAKARTA (JP): A senior union leader is making a fresh call for the government to raise minimum wage levels across the country by an average of 15 percent next year. Bomer Pasaribu, chairman of the Federation of the All- Indonesia Workers Union, said yesterday that despite theories to the contrary, the productivity level of Indonesian workers has increased unaccompanied by wage increase.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Animated Classic 3:05 Sport: Basket Ball 4:05 TV Series: Out of The Blue 4:30 Science Film: Earth Revealed 4:55 Filler 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:30 Creation Innovation 6:05 Travel: North Sumatera 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Education: Package 27 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama: Tembang Masa Lalu 8:05 Saturday Night Music 9:00 World News 9:30 Soccer: German League (live) 10:30 Late News 10:40 TV Drama: Ita Si Anak Pungut Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Use of natural gas enhanced
Use of natural gas enhanced JAKARTA (JP): New public transport permits will now be issued only if the vehicles use natural gas. The decision comes after an earlier ruling on taxis. The expansion of the policy is possible after President Soeharto endorsed it, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday. He was referring to a statement made on Tuesday by State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Phone disruption in S. Jakarta
Phone disruption in S. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta office of PT Telkom, the state-owned telecommunications company, announced yesterday that from Nov 4-15 it would work on major networks by cutting primary and secondary cables in various parts of the mayoralty. Telephone lines in the areas will be temporarily disrupted. The areas affected include Jl. Mimosa Raya and its vicinity, Jl. Pejaten Raya, Jl. Pejaten Barat, Jl. Raya Condet,Jl. Raya Buncit Raya, Jl. Siaga Raya, Jl. H.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
New plant for Indocement
New plant for Indocement JAKARTA (JP): PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa signed a contract yesterday worth US$229.5 million with Japan's Marubeni Corporation to build Indocement's ninth production unit in Citeureup, West Java. Marubeni Corporation will install grinding mills from Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industry; raw materials and coal grinding equipment from Germany's Krupp Polysius; and clinker equipment (pre-heaters, clinkers and clinker coolers) from Denmark's F.L.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
RP: Asia's first 'green tiger'?
RP: Asia's first 'green tiger'? The Philippines has laid out a national plan that aims to make country the Asia's first 'green tiger'. Johanna Son of Inter Press Service writes how environmentalists are keenly watching how this will be implemented. MANILA: Trying not to repeat the mistakes of its East Asian neighbors, the Philippines has put into place a plan that will make its economy grow without causing irreversible harm to the archipelago's fragile environment.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt supports SEAG athletes village plan
Govt supports SEAG athletes village plan JAKARTA (JP): The controversy over the 1997 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games athletes village construction may be nearing an end as the government agrees in principle with the underwriting consortium's plans to build the village.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Police seize porno discs
Police seize porno discs MEDAN, North Sumatra: Police have confiscated thousands of pornographic laser and compact discs from cassette shops and rental outlets, and questioned proprietors. Col. Wenny Warouw said on Tuesday that pornographic Mandarin and Western movies on 276 laser and compact discs were seized in the operation aimed at upholding intellectual property laws, reported Antara.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Cancel alcohol ruling
Cancel alcohol ruling From Media Indonesia The existence of a provincial decree on alcohol implies that the production and the sale of this commodity is legally protected, as well as its distribution. I am astonished why the alcohol ruling escaped the attention of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas. The council, which deals with such matters, could have weighed the ruling's positive and negative aspects.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian golfers leave for Taipei
Indonesian golfers leave for Taipei JAKARTA (JP): A trio of golfers from Damai Indah club left Jakarta yesterday for Taipei to play in the International Johnnie Walker interclub tournament, due to tee off today and run until tomorrow. The Jakarta club, fielding Daniel Baladhika, Boyke Supian and Eddy Sutrisno, was named Indonesia's representative in the international tournament after edging 17 other teams in the national qualifying competition at Pondok Indah golf course, South Jakarta, on Sept.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Siantar Top expects $25.5m from IPO
Siantar Top expects $25.5m from IPO JAKARTA (JP): Surabaya snack food producer PT Siantar Top will float 28.4 percent of its shares on the Surabaya and Jakarta stock exchanges to raise Rp 60 billion (US$25.5 million), the company announced. Siantar's president, Shindo Sumidomo, said yesterday that 45 percent of the money raised would be used to finance the company's diversification and expansion programs, 15 percent to strengthen its working capital and 38 percent to repay debts.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia sells dollars to increase yen reserves
Indonesia sells dollars to increase yen reserves JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian government enterprises have sold a large amount of U.S. dollars for yen in Tokyo in an apparent bid to prepare reserves to pay yen-denominated loans. The enterprises sold dollars for 114.50 yen on Thursday and 114.20 yen yesterday. Other Asian nations took advantage of the recent slide in the yen to snap it up cheaply for future repayments, AFP reported from Tokyo.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Olympic medalist to race in Bali
Olympic medalist to race in Bali JAKARTA (JP): Olympic bronze medalist Dan Takuma will head 30 Japanese riders competing in an international mountain bike race in Bali next weekend. Takuma is expected to take on local opposition led by National Games (PON) medalists in the 15-kilometer race to be held around the hilly Kintamani tourist resort.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Soldiers may be involved in fatal toll road robbery'
'Soldiers may be involved in fatal toll road robbery' JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo said yesterday that last month's armed robbery on the Jagorawi toll road may involve soldiers. Speaking after the installment of the new chief and new deputy chief of the Supreme Court at the State Palace, Dibyo said police were still investigating the case.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Habibie's theory on interest rates unworkable'
'Habibie's theory on interest rates unworkable' JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie's zigzag theory on interest rate reduction would fail in Indonesia because of its high mobility of capital, a University of Indonesia economist said yesterday. "The zigzag theory can only work in countries with low capital mobility like a number of developed countries," Faisal Basri told a seminar on interest rate policies to improve Indonesia's competitiveness.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Residents living around Mt. Merapi on red alert
Residents living around Mt. Merapi on red alert SEMARANG (JP): Authorities raised the warning status Thursday in areas closest to Mt. Merapi from "ready" to "alert", the highest warning level, as Indonesia's most active volcano has showed a significant increase in activity. More than 200 people living near the Boyong River, considered to be the most vulnerable area, have been ordered to evacuate their homes. The volcano has increased in activity over the past weeks.