Archive: 8 May 1996
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Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Three Japanese questioned
Three Japanese questioned SEMARANG: Immigration officials here have been questioning three Japanese tourists who took part in an antinuclear demonstration in nearby Jepara on Sunday. The three Japanese, identified as Eri Kimura, 23, Sato Daisuke, 32, and a woman named Inoue Yoko, 27, took part in a demonstration near the site where the government plans to build a nuclear plant.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
WB to loan $26.8m to RI
WB to loan $26.8m to RI JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has approved a $26.8-million loan for the Sulawesi agricultural area development project to help alleviate poverty in the province.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Santika secures foreign loans to build new hotel
Santika secures foreign loans to build new hotel JAKARTA (JP): PT Hotel Santika Nusajaya, the property division of media giant Kompas Gramedia Group, has secured loans from a number of foreign lending institutions to construct a four-star hotel in Central Jakarta. Kurnia Munaba, an executive at Hotel Santika Nusajaya, said the construction of the planned 12-story hotel on Jl. A.K. Sasuit Tubun, will cost US$40 million.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Resources to lead RI's non-oil export drive: Hartarto
Resources to lead RI's non-oil export drive: Hartarto JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's resource-based industries will remain the backbone of the country's non-oil exports in years to come, a senior minister said. Speaking at the Atma Jaya Catholic University's graduation ceremony yesterday, Coordinating Minister for Production and Distribution Hartarto said future foreign exchange earners would still be wood-based, agriculture-based and mining-based industries.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Zafy Albert in Bali
Zafy Albert in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Madagascar President Zafy Albert arrived here yesterday for a one-day unofficial visit to the famed tourist island. Albert's entourage, which includes his wife Therese Augustine Zafi, was welcomed by Bali Governor Ida Bagus Oka and local Army chief Brig. Gen. Syahrir M.S. Albert toured an irrigation system in Gianyar, about 14 kilometers east of here, before visiting an art shop belonging to well-known Balinese artist Ida Bagus Marka.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Religious radio stations question new bill
Religious radio stations question new bill JAKARTA (JP): Private radio stations belonging to religious groups are questioning a government-sponsored broadcasting bill and its attempt to regulate their programming.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Violent youth
Violent youth A recent edition of Scientific American had in its brief reports reference to various studies that indicate a strong link between violent aggressive behavior in adolescents and high blood lead levels. I understand that researchers from University of Indonesia have already studied blood lead levels in various urban populations and found them to be well above acceptable levels. No one so far has made the link between high blood lead levels and violent behavior.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Democratization through evolution possible: Gus Dur
Democratization through evolution possible: Gus Dur SEMARANG (JP): A Moslem scholar says it is possible to achieve an open and democratic society, the nation's founding fathers' ultimate dream, without changing the structure of the state. Abdurrahman Wahid, chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Moslem organization, said in a discussion on Sunday that "changes" can evolve from society itself even as the structure of the nation remains the same.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Thesis writing aids students
Thesis writing aids students By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): One question being widely discussed these days is whether or not university students should be required to write a thesis paper at the end of their studies. Within the traditions of Indonesian university education, students must write a thesis, or skripsi (from Dutch word: scriptie) at the end of their college education, which should serve as evidence of their academic accomplishments.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
WB approves $19m park loan
WB approves $19m park loan JAKARTA: The World Bank has approved a US$19.1 million loan to support the Indonesian government's effort to preserve the Kerinci Seblat national park in Sumatra. Indonesia needs about $46 million to protect the national park from agricultural encroachment, mining, poaching and to promote sustainable development of forest cover in the buffer zones bordering the park.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
End to thesis requirement sets us one step back
End to thesis requirement sets us one step back By Jennie Siat JAKARTA (JP): The recent decision of two major education institutions to drop the prerequisite of writing a thesis as part of a degree conferral has astonished many people. It has long been an important tradition in Indonesia for college students to write a thesis to sum up their studies during their college years as a testament of one's reasoning power.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Syarwan
Syarwan Correction: The rank of Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief of Sociopolitical Affairs Syarwan Hamid was wrongly mentioned as Maj. Gen. instead of Lt. Gen. in our photo caption yesterday on this page and on our main story on Monday. We apologize for the mistake. -- Editor
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: Ong JP/Oby HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Prominent historian Onghokham (center) raises his hand before cutting his birthday cake. Ong's 63th birthday was celebrated by his closest friends including lawyer Adnan Buyung Nasution (left) and House member Sabam Sirait (third from right). Photo C: Book Grand Hyatt BOOK LAUNCHING: Ministers of Religious Affairs from Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam sign an agreement to jointly launch a religious book.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
21 foreigners to be deported for various violations
21 foreigners to be deported for various violations JAKARTA (JP): City Police have asked for the deportation of a total of 21 foreigners of various nationalities for a variety of document violations here over a period of 10 months. "They were sent to the Immigration Office for immediate deportation after being arrested in various locations in the city from June last year to March," Lt. Col. Irwan Syamsiar, Head of Foreigners Control at the Jakarta Police Headquarters, said here yesterday.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Organda objects to non-AC bus removal
Organda objects to non-AC bus removal JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Land Transportation Owners Association, Organda, is against the idea of eliminating non-AC Patas express buses, saying that its members may go bankrupt if the idea is converted into an official decision. "It will be difficult for private bus companies to rely on regular buses only. Unlike the state-owned PPD bus company, Organda doesn't have any financial back-up," Aip Sjaifuddin said.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
BII Plaza's 2nd tower completed
BII Plaza's 2nd tower completed JAKARTA (JP): A ceremony at BII Plaza, which was held on Monday, marked the completion of the top floor of the 36-story skyscraper. The construction of the second tower at BII Plaza, located on Jl. Thamrin in the heart of the capital, started in January 1994, project director David Su said in a speech during the ceremony on Monday. The ceremony was attended by several tycoons including Probosutejo and Eka Cipta Wijaya.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Priok residents must leave'
'Priok residents must leave' JAKARTA (JP): The operation to clear Jl. Agung Karya VI in North Jakarta will continue to make way for a water pipeline project, a public order official said yesterday. Boy Firman Syarir, the mayoralty official in charge of public order, told The Jakarta Post that the residents had no right to live there. "None of them have Jakarta identity cards," he said.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Kedah chief says asked to resign
Kedah chief says asked to resign KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The head of government in Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's home state said yesterday he had only tendered his resignation because he was asked to do so. "I only wish to say I sent in my resignation letter to the Prime Minister because he asked me to do so," Osman Aroff, chief minister of the northern Kedah state, was quoted as saying by the national Bernama news agency.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
1983-1993 a critical period in RI's financial history
1983-1993 a critical period in RI's financial history Financial Sector Deregulation, Banking Development and Monetary Policy The Indonesian Experience 1983-1993 Binhadi Published by Indonesian Bankers Institute, 1995 Pp XXXIV + 540 JAKARTA (JP): From the years 1983 to 1993, no less than 11 deregulation packages and a new banking bill were approved within Indonesia's financial and monetary sectors, shaking the very foundation of the established financial mechanism upon implementation of these...
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan's oil deals with RI
Taiwan's oil deals with RI TAIPEI (Reuter): Taiwan's state-run Chinese Petroleum Corp said yesterday it would sign three contracts for two oil units and one oil exploration project with Indonesia yesterday. Under the oil unit contracts, CPC will build an asphalt unit with estimated investment of U$24 million and invest U$50 million to build a lubricating oil unit in Indonesia, a CPC official said.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pakuwon Jati to build a new shopping center
Pakuwon Jati to build a new shopping center SURABAYA, East Java (JP): A publicly-listed property developer, PT Pakuwon Jati, got its shareholders's approval to build a new shopping center here with a total investment of Rp 248 billion (US$105.8 million). "The new project, to be called Tunjungan Plaza IV, will be partially financed by bonds worth Rp 150 billion to be issued soon," a director of the company, Omar Ishananto, told journalists after the annual shareholders meeting here yesterday.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Customer asks for status of blocked bank account
Customer asks for status of blocked bank account JAKARTA (JP): A customer of the Standard Chartered Bank here has asked the authorities to immediately explain the status of her account of Rp 1 billion which was blocked by the bank four months ago. "We need clarification. The sooner, the better," businesswoman Yee Mei Mei, a Hong Kong national operating a investment service company here, told The Jakarta Post here yesterday.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Poor facility
Poor facility I am writing to sympathize with Wiwik Damayanti, who told us in her letter of May 5 in The Jakarta Post of her bad experience at the car parking facilities of Hero, Maskumambang. I think this is a problem that Hero should address on a wide- scale basis, since the situation at Maskumambang sounds very similar to that of Hero at Jalan Teroggong Raya, Jakarta.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Independent poll watchdog secures strong support
Independent poll watchdog secures strong support JAKARTA (JP): Despite the government's rejection of the Independent Election Monitoring Committee (KIPP), the group has secured strong support from five major student groups. The Association of Islamic Students, the Indonesian Islamic Students Movement, the Union of the Indonesian Catholic Students, the Indonesian Christian Students Movement and the Indonesian Nationalist Students Movement all gave their backing yesterday.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Tembaga Mulia's profits drop 85%
Tembaga Mulia's profits drop 85% JAKARTA (JP): PT Tembaga Mulia Semanan, a publicly-listed copper rod manufacturer, reported an 85 percent drop in its net profits to Rp 1.1 billion (US$469,684) last year, in spite of a substantial increase in its sales revenues. The company's total sales increased from Rp 263 billion in 1994 to Rp 359 billion last year but its gross profits declined from Rp 18 billion to Rp 17 billion as the cost of goods rose from Rp 245 billion to Rp 341 billion.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt called on to open up credit rating industry
Govt called on to open up credit rating industry JAKARTA (JP): Business analysts called on the government yesterday to open up the credit rating industry to support the country's growing market for short-term and long-term debt securities. Christianto Wibisono, a noted business analyst, suggested adding at least one more credit rating agency so that issuers of debt instruments will have alternatives.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Officials told not to hide zoning plans
Officials told not to hide zoning plans JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno yesterday called on government officials to publicly expose national zoning plans in order to avoid people manipulating the plans for personal profit. "There shouldn't be any more concealment, something which can be and is often used to gain profit by certain elements of society," he said as he opened a national convention on public participation in zoning and urban development yesterday.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Banks urged to favor cheap house developers
Banks urged to favor cheap house developers JAKARTA (JP): Banks should not tighten lending to low-cost house developers in need of financial facilities, the chairman of developers' association said. "If the banks indiscriminately limit their property credit, we'll see some 50 percent of our developers going bankrupt," Edwin Kawilarang, the chairman of the Real Estate Indonesia, which groups all Indonesian developers, announced yesterday.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
South Korean cup selections stun RI badminton coaches
South Korean cup selections stun RI badminton coaches JAKARTA (JP): South Korea's surprising doubles partnerships in both the Thomas and Uber Cups will pose a dangerous threat to Indonesia, national coaches warn. Indonesia's men's doubles coach Christian Hadinata said yesterday he was amazed at learning that South Korea put Barcelona Olympic gold medalist Park Joo-bong in its second men's doubles team.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
German journalist to hold exhibition
German journalist to hold exhibition JAKARTA (JP): A photograpic exhibition entitled Nostalgia by German photographer Andre Gelpke is to be held at Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara in Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta, from tomorrow to May 23. Nostalgia is the fifth exhibition of the Aspects of Contemporary German Photography Exhibition Series, which features new trends adapted by talented German photographers.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Film, music and art at Jakfest '96
Film, music and art at Jakfest '96 JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Promotion Board will hold an international festival of arts and culture from May 20 to May 26. Fauzi Wibowo, the chairman of the organizing committee, said Jakfest '96 will feature dances, music and handicrafts from 18 countries, including Australia, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Japan, Slovenia and host Indonesia.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Dubbing
Dubbing From Neraca The Minister of Education and Culture recently appealed to the state-owned and private television stations to translate the words of foreign films into Indonesian. I was perplexed by this idea because the era of globalization requires us to learn foreign languages, particularly English. Government officials and artists should be able to communicate in English, but that is not the case. Many of them need interpreters when they have to express themselves.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
An Indonesian angle
An Indonesian angle I refer to the correspondence on visas. Most countries require visas for entry, even Indonesia, to stop unwanted persons from countries lower on the development scale from entering and possibly overstaying their welcome. The Brazilian mentioned that he stopped going to Canada because they introduced visas and that he doesn't want to go to Australia if they have visas. So why did he come to Indonesia where they have very strict visa requirements for expatriates.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indriyani's records lift Indonesia into world's elite
Indriyani's records lift Indonesia into world's elite JAKARTA (JP): Just like the young teenager David who saved his people after years of despair, Sri Indriyani snatched herself world laurels that has put Indonesia into weight lifting's elite. Indonesia had to wait more than half a century to climb to the top rung of the ladder; until tiny Indriyani stretched her tremendous muscles for three gold medals in the 22nd Junior World Weightlifting Championships in Warsaw over the weekend.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Prostitutes want trade union
Prostitutes want trade union JAKARTA (JP): The government is upset about the planned establishment of a trade union for some 200 prostitutes in the Silir red-light district in Surakarta, Central Java. "The plan is irritating," said Director General of Tourism Andi Mappi Sammeng on Monday. He pointed out that prostitution has never been part of the country's tourist industry as some people have claimed.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Only 200 Javanese eagles left
Only 200 Javanese eagles left JAKARTA (JP): There are only about 200 Javanese eagles left in Indonesia, Director General of Nature Preservation and Forest Protection Soemarsono, said on Monday. The eagles (spizateus bartelsi) live in lowland plains and mountains up to 3,000 meters and are found in West, Central and East Java, he said at the opening of a three-day workshop on Javanese eagles in Cisarua, West Java.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Milk import ratio continues
Milk import ratio continues JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to continue applying an import-ratio policy of 1:2.4 for milk products for the first semester of this year. A statement issued by the Ministry of Agriculture's Directorate General for Animal Husbandry said yesterday that based on the current policy, milk-processing companies are allowed to import the equivalent of 2.4 liters of fresh milk for every liter of fresh milk they buy from domestic farmers.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Sydney losing touch with Dreamtime history
Sydney losing touch with Dreamtime history By Michael Perry SYDNEY (Reuter): Haunting aboriginal voices echo the names of Sydney's lost aboriginal clans in a sight-and-sound sculpture in the financial center of this city, but most workers hurry by oblivious to Sydney's black history. Beneath this city's chrome and glass and sprawling suburbia, lies an ancient culture dating back at least 20,000 years.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
1996 rice production may reach 51.16m tons
1996 rice production may reach 51.16m tons JAKARTA (JP): The government is optimistic that Indonesia will be able to achieve its target for this year's rice production of 51.16 million tons, a 2.6 percent increase over the 49.86 million tons reached last year. The Ministry of Agriculture's Director General for Food Crops and Horticulture, Amrin Kahar, said yesterday that if the target is achieved, it would be Indonesia's largest to date.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Shipping sector gets value-added tax breaks
Shipping sector gets value-added tax breaks JAKARTA (JP): The government has exempted imports and domestic purchases of all types of ships, except those to be privately owned by individuals, from a 10 percent value-added tax. The tax exemption facility is stipulated in the Minister of Finance's Decree No. 326/KMK.04/1996, which was issued yesterday in support of the deregulation measures in the shipping industry announced in January.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt still controling PTP Agrintara
Govt still controling PTP Agrintara JAKARTA (JP): The debut of state plantation companies in developing downstream industries through their jointly-owned PTP Agrintara seem to be beset with government intervention, cost overruns and project delays and questionable deals.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Obituary
Obituary Sadjarwo Djarwonagoro, minister of agriculture during the Old Order administration of President Sukarno, died of heart failure in Jakarta on Monday. He was 78 years old. Antara reported yesterday that Sadjarwo had been treated for a month at the Pertamina Hospital for heart and lung troubles. He was flown to Yogyakarta to be buried at the Taman Siswa cemetery yesterday.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Media and democracy
Media and democracy The House of Representatives this week began debating the long-awaited Bill on Broadcasting, a bill this nation urgently needs to provide a legal framework for the broadcasting industry. The document was drafted by the government, and as Minister of Information Harmoko told the House's plenary session when he introduced the bill on Monday, it is the result of extensive discussions with mass media experts as well as representatives of the broadcasting industry.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
On noise pollution
On noise pollution The house in which we live is part of a complex that surrounds the old Pertamina assembly hall, now known as Gedung Wanita Patra. While I have nothing but good wishes for those who use this facility for weddings, meetings and so forth, I am completely at a loss as to why the operators keep the external public address system functioning throughout the events taking place inside the building, given the proximity of the houses in the surrounding complex.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Minimum wage
Minimum wage I would like to give some comments on regional minimum wage and overtime pay. The Manpower Ministry's decision Kep. 72/Men/1984 concerning overtime pay should be obeyed by employers. Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has also urged companies in Jakarta to obey the government's new minimum wage regulation (The Jakarta Post, April 20, 1996, page three, Firms told to obey new minimum wage law). The governor's demand that companies implement the minimum wage law should be obeyed.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Late paper
Late paper As a result of problems at our printing shop, many of our Jakarta readers received their copies of The Jakarta Post late. We apologize for the inconvenience. -- The Publisher
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Eddy Tansil escapes from prison
Eddy Tansil escapes from prison JAKARTA (JP): A bearded Eddy Tansil walked out of the Cipinang penitentiary with a new hairdo on Saturday night, but his escape was brought to the attention of Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman just yesterday. A massive manhunt was launched as soon as the government learned that businessman Tansil, who was serving a 20-year jail sentence for bank fraud, had fled the prison.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 7, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 925 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 725 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,525 50 2,318,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 4,300 0 0 Anwar Sierad 2,375 25 460,500 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,300 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,250 0 0 Argo Pantes 2,150 0 0 Asahimas Flat 2,900 50 371,500 Asiana IMI Indusrties 1,500 -50...
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Project aid for telecoms
Project aid for telecoms JAKARTA (JP): PT Aria West International has signed an agreement with four leading arrangers to raise US$615 million in project finance facilities to finance the establishment of 500,000 telephone lines in West Java. The company said in a statement yesterday that the four arrangers were Chase Bank, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Credit Lyonnais and Sanwa Bank.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI to preserve local cultures
RI to preserve local cultures YOGYAKARTA (JP): Experts warned against the rapid flow of modernization "swallowing up" traditional cultures here, calling for "a management of culture with a vision". Representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Stephen Hill said in a press briefing here yesterday that Indonesia's traditional cultures may disappear unless they are developed and managed by creative people with vision.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Government calls for restraint in wake of protests
Government calls for restraint in wake of protests JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday appealed to all parties, including the university students who have taken to the streets these past two weeks, to refrain from engaging in any activities that could disturb peace and order. Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman said after a limited cabinet meeting that people should resolve whatever differences they have by peaceful means.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pramindo wins certificate
Pramindo wins certificate JAKARTA (JP): PT Pramindo Ikat Nusantara, a joint venture between France Telecom, the Astra Group and two other local partners, yesterday received its inter-connection test certificate in Medan, North Sumatra. The certificate, delivered by Director General of Post and Telecommunications Djakaria Purawidjaja to Pramindo's president Mrs.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Sentence for trigger-happy soldiers said 'too lenient'
Sentence for trigger-happy soldiers said 'too lenient' SURABAYA (JP): Relatives of the four Madurese shot dead while protesting against a government project in 1993 are unhappy with the punishment meted out to the trigger-happy soldiers. The farmers' relatives from Nipah village on Madura Island say the punishment was too lenient and they plan to demonstrate their discontent to the National Commission on Human Rights in Jakarta.
Wed, 08 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Five more Puncak villas torn down
Five more Puncak villas torn down JAKARTA (JP): Five more buildings in Cisarua subdistrict in Puncak, Bogor will be demolished this week, Bogor Regent H.M. Eddie Yoso Martadipura said. After opening the first Bogor handicraft festival in Cibinong, some 30 kilometers south of Jakarta, the regent said the demolition of buildings found to be illegally built in restricted areas of Puncak would continue in an effort to return Puncak to its role as a water catchment area.