Archive: 11 January 1997
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Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Soerjadi admits to payment problems in badminton body
Soerjadi admits to payment problems in badminton body JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Badminton Association of Indonesia, Soerjadi, admitted yesterday that there is confusion regarding the late payment of players' contract money. "We had a meeting to discuss the matter but I don't have anything to say now. We'll try to find out where the mistake is and the situation will then be examined in detail," he said yesterday at the national badminton center in Cipayung, East Jakarta.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Timor Putra to assemble national cars at Indomobil
Timor Putra to assemble national cars at Indomobil JAKARTA (JP): The national car maker PT Timor Putra Nasional is planning to assemble Timor cars at Indomobil's plant from April. Timor Putra finance director Sudjaswin E.L. said yesterday the company had signed an agreement with Indomobil, the country's second largest car assembler, to assemble Timor sedans at its plant in Tambun, near Bekasi, West Java.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sheraton Media hotel to open in Jakarta soon
Sheraton Media hotel to open in Jakarta soon JAKARTA (JP): ITT Sheraton Indonesia, an affiliate of the Boston-based ITT Sheraton Corporation, will open its five-star Sheraton Media hotel here Wednesday. This is its 10th hotel in Indonesia. Sheraton spokesperson Cindy Bengardi said yesterday the 369- room hotel was owned by PT Grahasahari Surya Jaya, a private firm controlled by Surya Paloh, the publisher of the Media Indonesia daily. The new 19-storey hotel is on a 2.5-hectare plot on Jl.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
W. Java reports narcotics arrests
W. Java reports narcotics arrests BANDUNG, West Java: West Java police arrested 93 people suspected of being involved in narcotic and psychotropic drugs in 1996. West Java police spokesman Let. Col. Istanto J. told Antara Wednesday 35 of the suspects were Ecstasy dealers. Police confiscated 1,960 pills in the arrests.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Pakpahan to file request for a trial review
Pakpahan to file request for a trial review JAKARTA (JP): Labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan will file a request for a trial review with the Supreme Court next week to contest the court's recent ruling that sent him back to prison. Alamsyah Hamdani, one of his lawyers in Medan, told The Jakarta Post by phone yesterday they would file the request on Monday or Tuesday.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
'No need for law on religious tolerance'
'No need for law on religious tolerance' By Y.B. Mangunwijaya YOGYAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights and respected religious leaders have correctly stated that the Tasikmalaya riots last month were not motivated by religious considerations or racist sentiments. Rather, we should support analysts, including those from military circles, who cite a "run amok" phenomenon as well as economic and political reasons.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Saturday Maghrib 6.16 p.m. Sunday Imsak 4:14 a.m. Subuh 4.24 a.m.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian 'wushu' team eyes 6 SEA Games golds
Indonesian 'wushu' team eyes 6 SEA Games golds JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's wushu team is eying six gold medals in the forthcoming SEA Games here, according to one of the sport's officials. Supandi Kusuma, a wushu trainer said in Medan that he was optimistic of achieving the target after observing the athletes' success in a number of international events in 1995 and 1996. "The target of six golds at the Jakarta Games was also set by the Indonesian Sports Council.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian women freed from ordeal
Indonesian women freed from ordeal KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Malaysian police freed about 20 Indonesian women who had been held captive for two months in a house in Penang after telephone repairmen found their distress note, reports said yesterday. Police stormed the two-storey terrace house Wednesday night to rescue the women, some of whom appeared weak and fatigued from lack of food, The Sun daily said.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Government needs constructive criticism: Official
Government needs constructive criticism: Official JAKARTA (JP): A student demonstrator-turned cabinet minister called on the public yesterday to offer their ideas on how to create cleaner governance. Akbar Tanjung, a 1966 student movement leader and now state minister of public housing, said the public should tirelessly give constructive criticism and suggestions on state affairs.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Animated Classic 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Sport 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Film: Out Of The Blue 4:30 Science Film: Earth Revealed 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 Creative Program: Karya Inovatif 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country: Jawa Tengah 6:15 Village Program 6:30 English News Service 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Filler and Trailler 7:30 Music: Paket 27 8:00 News:...
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Recipes for breaking the fast from Prof. Hembing
Recipes for breaking the fast from Prof. Hembing In the book, Puasa itu Sehat, Hembing Wijayakusuma also presents a number of recipes on healthy food. Stirfried beef and soybeans Stirfried beef and soybeans is a dish that helps lower high blood pressure, fight flu, lower cholesterol levels and prevent atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), diabetes, stroke and colon cancer.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Food prices rises mark the first day of Ramadhan
Food prices rises mark the first day of Ramadhan JAKARTA (JP): The price of Indonesia's staple foods have increased at the city's traditional markets on the first day of Ramadhan, ahead of the coming Idul Fitri holidays on Feb. 9 and 10. National Logistics Agency chairman Beddu Amang said yesterday the price hikes were still within a normal range but said prices would rise sharply about a week before Idil Fitri.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Petronas plans more overseas undertakings
Petronas plans more overseas undertakings KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's national oil company, Petroliam Nasional Bhd. (Petronas), said yesterday it would hunt for further opportunities overseas during the year ahead. The corporation acquired a 30-percent stake in a South African refiner in June last year, said Petronas president and chief executive Hassan Marican.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Three students tried to killing freshman
Three students tried to killing freshman JAKARTA (JP): Three university students appeared in the West Jakarta District Court Thursday charged with torturing a freshman to death during a military training course. Prosecutor Sriyono said Tjung Kim Fui, 21, Budi Sutanto, 22, and Tumpal Saragih, 25, students at the private Tarumanegara University, fatally beat and trampled on The Manto, a student regiment recruit, on Jan. 28 and 29, 1995. He said that on Jan.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Supporters still root for Megawati
Supporters still root for Megawati SURABAYA (JP): Seven officials of East Java branch of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) went on trial yesterday for "defecting" to the government-backed, splinter group's congress in Medan, North Sumatra, June 1996. The seven were facing a lawsuit slapped on them by local PDI supporters of Megawati Soekarnoputri, the party chief deposed by her opponent, Soerjadi, at the congress.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fasting has mental and physical benefits, says expert
Fasting has mental and physical benefits, says expert JAKARTA (JP): Moslems see Ramadhan as a month of blessing that provides them with the opportunity to purify themselves. They hope that, through fasting, God will reward them with forgiveness for their wrongdoings. They also believe God will return their good deeds many times over. Fasting is one of the five pillars in Islam, as stated in Sura Al-Baqara 183. Ye who Believes!
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Four cops fired over Tasikmalaya riots
Four cops fired over Tasikmalaya riots BANDUNG (JP): Four police officers, whose alleged brutality sparked the violent rioting that killed four recently in the West Java town of Tasikmalaya, were dishonorably discharged here yesterday. The discharge took place at a military ceremony led by West Java Police Chief Maj. Gen. Nana Permana. The officers' police insignias and uniforms were formally taken off before they then changed into civilian clothing.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Maid appeals for Mahathir's help
Maid appeals for Mahathir's help KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Filipina maid, who alleges she was raped by a former Croatian ambassador, yesterday appealed to Malaysian Premier Mahathir Mohamad to reopen the case closed by authorities after the envoy was recalled. Lawyer Karpal Singh, acting for 27-year-old Maria Ocampo, called on the attorney-general, who is also public prosecutor, to review his decision not to prosecute Kresimir Znidaric for alleged rape. On Oct.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Turkey defies U.S. call, renews threat on Cyprus
Turkey defies U.S. call, renews threat on Cyprus ANKARA (AFP): Foreign Minister Tansu Ciller warned yesterday that Turkey will not allow the Greek Cypriots to deploy long- range missiles despite a U.S. call to refrain from threats to attack the divided Mediterranean island.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Inter-faith forum 'no solution to social unrest'
Inter-faith forum 'no solution to social unrest' JAKARTA (JP): Observers say the suggested establishment of an inter-faith forum to detect and prevent religious tension will be futile if current social conditions persist. Political observers Deliar Noer and Ariwibowo, sociologist Loekman Soetrisno and Moslem propagator Hussein Umar separately agreed yesterday that religious issues were the easiest to manipulate to ignite unrest among people already discontented with their lot.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Pelindo III plans self-generating cargo port
Pelindo III plans self-generating cargo port JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III has begun designing the country's first self-generating cargo port. Pelabuhan Indonesia III president Herman Priyatno said yesterday the cargo port would be built on reclaimed land adjacent to the Surabaya and Gresik ports in East Java. A self-generating cargo port derives its cargo traffic from industrial plants operating around it, in its supporting area.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Hyatt's chefs meet in Bali
Hyatt's chefs meet in Bali JAKARTA (JP): One-hundred-and-sixty-five chefs from Hyatt International hotels worldwide have just finished their week-long meeting at Bali's Grand Hyatt Nusa Dua hotel, the hotel's public relations officer said yesterday. Andisuari Dewi was quoted by Antara as saying that the meeting had set the hotel chain's agenda until the year 2000. She said the agenda included plans to further develop and expand Hyatt hotels and strategies to maintain the chain's competitiveness.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
'State budget leakages reduce tax compliance'
'State budget leakages reduce tax compliance' JAKARTA (JP): Continuous leakages in government spending and poor public services make people reluctant to pay tax, the Center for Fiscal and Monetary Studies says. The center said in a statement on the draft 1997/1998 state budget that people were getting more critical of the use of funds raised through taxes and other levies.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Compensation for survivor
Compensation for survivor BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Syahril bin Jamili, a 22-year-old survivor of the Gurita ferry accident in Jan. 1996, said he has yet to receive compensation money from state-owned insurance company PT Jasaraharja. Antara quoted Syahril as saying his medical bill amounted to Rp 200,000 (approximately US$84.6). Neither the insurance company nor PT ASDP, the state-owned shipping company which operated the ferry, had compensated him for the mishap.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Millennium Sirih: Jl. Fachrudin 3, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta: - Jumpa Pub: Exotic, Sunday, 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Soul Rythm Tuesday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Exotic, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Yeah Yeah Boys, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Exotic, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Blues Breakers Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Exotic Friday, 6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. and Expose Bats 9:45 p.m. - 1:45 a.m.; Exotic, Saturday, 6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
45 percent of vehicles fail emission tests
45 percent of vehicles fail emission tests JAKARTA (JP): Tentative results of vehicle emission tests at 13 city sites show 45 percent of the 4,032 vehicles tested failed the tests, an official said yesterday.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
World chefs meet in Bali
World chefs meet in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: As many as 165 food, beverage and executive chefs from all corners of the world attended the Hyatt International Food & Beverage meeting in Bali. The public relations officer of Hotel Grand Hyatt Nusa Dua, Bali, Andisuari Dewi, told Antara in Denpasar yesterday the aim of the one-week meeting (Jan. 4-10) was to fix the Hyatt International agenda for the coming years.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Government calls for lawful elections
Government calls for lawful elections JAKARTA (JP): The government called yesterday on all parties competing in the May 29 general election to abide by all the rules. Minister of Home Affairs Moh. Yogie SM said the three political groupings, the public and the election committee needed to understand all the recent regulations issued by the government to avoid committing either criminal, administrative or political offenses.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 10, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 1,000 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,150 125 13,153,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,375 -25 1,731,000 Alumindo Perkasa 800 25 1,000 Andayani Megah 1,050 0 276,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,350 0 208,000 Anwar Sierad 2,300 75 68,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 4,100 0 22,500 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,400 0...
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Rival leaders of PDI attack each other
Rival leaders of PDI attack each other JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) celebrated its 24th anniversary yesterday with the opposing leaders showing no signs of the reconciliation many have recommended. The government-recognized party chief Soerjadi celebrated the anniversary in Central Sulawesi and ousted chief Megawati Soekarnoputri at her residence in Jakarta. Enlivening Soerjadi's party were armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung and Home Affairs Minister Moch. Yogie S.M.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
RP seeks help on fugitive congressman
RP seeks help on fugitive congressman MANILA (AFP): Philippine police on the trail of a legislator being sought for child rape have asked for help from their counterparts in Indonesia following reports that he may have fled there, a police spokesman said here yesterday. House of Representatives member Romeo Jalosjos, ordered arrested by a lower court last month on statutory rape charges, was meanwhile recommended for a 60-day suspension by the ethics committee of the chamber, officials said.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bus route changes
Bus route changes From Pikiran Rakyat On Dec. 30, I left Cimahi at dawn for Bogor. I took the Parahyangan line (I unfortunately did not memorize its number) which travels the Bandung-Jakarta route since there was no bus going to Bogor through Cimahi. Assuming the bus would take the usual route, I paid the conductor Rp 3,500. I protested, because I was used to paying only Rp 3,000, but paid anyway. Upon arrival at Cianjur, the bus entered the terminal.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Buddhist spiritual leader's body cremated tomorrow
Buddhist spiritual leader's body cremated tomorrow JAKARTA (JP): The body of the Indonesian Buddhist Council (Walubi) chairman, Bhikkhu Girirakkhito Mahathera, arrived in Denpasar yesterday to be cremated tomorrow in his home town of Buleleng. The Bhikkhu died of illness in Jakarta on Jan. 5. His body was laid at Jakarta's Buddha Metta Arama temple before it was flown to Bali. He is survived by his wife Made Kerti and five children. Born in the Buleleng village of Banjar on Jan.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Rights commission says it will summon 'Pembaruan' publisher
Rights commission says it will summon 'Pembaruan' publisher JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesian Commission for Human Rights member said yesterday the commission would summon the publisher of the afternoon daily Suara Pembaruan, for not complying with legal rulings on its seven suspended journalists. Commission member A.A. Baramuli said the publisher, PT Media Interaksi Utama, should have paid the journalists' salaries as the Jakarta State Administrative High Court had ordered.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
National television films boring
National television films boring From Merdeka I do not understand why private television stations repeat old national films, like Rhoma Irama and Warkop DKI, while so many others are left unscreened. If the cause is a limited stock of good national films, aside from the aforementioned, we should become quite worried. I therefore hope stations air other national films instead of presenting the same old pieces repeatedly. HALIMAH MS Jakarta
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fire destroys discotheque
Fire destroys discotheque JAKARTA (JP): Fire gutted yesterday the Terminal One Discotheque at the Harco shopping center in Glodok, Jl. Hayam Wuruk, West Jakarta. A West Jakarta Police Precinct captain said the fire, which began at 2:20 p.m, started in the discotheque's kitchen. "The losses have yet to be calculated. The fire was probably caused by an electrical short circuit in the kitchen," the officer said.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Six bodies unclaimed
Six bodies unclaimed BANDUNG, West Java: Six unidentified bodies, victims of homicides and traffic accidents, threaten to decompose further, a hospital official said yesterday. Apin, a mortuary attendant at Bandung's Hasan Sadikin hospital, told Antara the bodies, found in Bandung and Subang, would decompose even though they had been in cold storage for two months. They have not been examined by doctors because their families have not come forward to identify them much less bury them, he said.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Shopping center to be expanded
Shopping center to be expanded JAKARTA (JP): Plaza Indonesia Realty plans to spend US$225 million renovating and expanding Plaza Indonesia's shopping center and building new apartment and office buildings on an adjacent site, according to company's project general manager. Willy Sidharta said that phase one, the renovation and expansion, would add another 100,000 square meters of floor space. Phase one is expected to cost about Rp 10 billion.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Equal justice under the law
Equal justice under the law The National Commission on Human Rights has asked the authorities to act on its recommendation to rescind the outdated 1963 Subversion Law. It has also suggested that a fair solution be found to the forceful takeover of the Indonesian Democratic Party headquarters on July 27 by supporters of the officially recognized party chairman, Soerjadi, from the followers of deposed leader Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Keep present system of 'halal' labeling
Keep present system of 'halal' labeling The Indonesian Ulemas Council's (MUI) recent pullout from a team deliberating a government draft decree on the labeling of halal products caused deep apprehension among Moslems. Tini Hadad of the Indonesian Consumers Organization (YLKI) talked to The Jakarta Post about the topic. Question: How do you see the problem? Answer: I support MUI's decision.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Skyscrapers to have green space
Skyscrapers to have green space JAKARTA (JP): All new high rise buildings will have to have green space, the Deputy Governor for Economic and Development Affairs said yesterday. Tb. M. Rais said he hoped this city rule would be in place this year. "This is to compensate the loss of green space on the ground," Rais said after launching the construction of the Graha Niaga 2 building in South Jakarta.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Heart disease leading killer of Indonesians
Heart disease leading killer of Indonesians By D. Amidi JAKARTA (JP): Gone are the days when heart disease was a rare affliction in Indonesia and people generally succumbed to old age and its enfeebling shortcomings. In the 1950s, many people in Indonesia died quiet and natural deaths. But it was a lot more peaceful in the capital back then; no frustration from traffic problems like nowadays, for instance.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Exact Change Only
Exact Change Only On Dec. 30, 1996, while driving to North Jakarta through the city toll road, I picked the "Exact Change Only" lane. Having Rp 3,000 handy, I expected to cruise through the lane and be on my way. I was totally wrong. In front of me was a car with military number plates. The driver of the car gave the booth employee Rp 10,000; I could see this clearly as I was directly behind him.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Authorities vow to secure vulnerable areas
Authorities vow to secure vulnerable areas JAKARTA (JP): The municipality will help intelligence officers secure Tanah Abang and other vulnerable Central Jakarta areas, Mayor Abdul Kahfi said yesterday. The municipality would cooperate with the Jakarta agency for the coordination of support for the development of national stability at least until the general elections in May, Kahfi said. He was talking about what was being done after gangs clashed at the Tanah Abang market, Thursday.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Car policy shouldn't discriminate'
'Car policy shouldn't discriminate' JAKARTA (JP): Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto yesterday expressed his support for Indonesia's plan to develop an automotive industry, but insisted the development should not discriminate against foreign car manufacturers. The issue of Indonesia's much criticized national car project, cropped up in a 90-minute meeting between Hashimoto and President Soeharto at the Merdeka Palace yesterday.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Government should stop Freeport mining'
'Government should stop Freeport mining' JAKARTA (JP): The government should stop PT Freeport Indonesia mining copper and gold in Irian Jaya because it only benefits the American company, a noted political analyst said yesterday. Amien Rais, also the chairman of the Islamic organization Muhammadiyah, said the government should review all the mining contracts awarded to foreign companies.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bank Bira gets award
Bank Bira gets award JAKARTA (JP): The Hong Kong-based magazine Finance Asia has granted Indonesia' publicly-listed Bank Bira "best domestic investment bank" award. Corporate Financial Advisor of the bank Parveen Gandhi said yesterday it was the first time for an Indonesian bank to be granted such award. "This is a prestigious award for Bank Bira," Gandhi said adding that Bangkok Bank of Thailand had earlier been awarded a similar award by the magazine.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
New oil palm estates open
New oil palm estates open JAKARTA (JP): A joint venture of PT Jamaker Kalbar Jaya and PT Hutan Mas Sari started developing 50,000 hectares of oil palm and industrial timber estates earlier this week in the West Kalimantan district of Sanggau, which borders Malaysia's Kuching, an executive says. Sutedjo, a director of the joint venture, PT Jamaker Sawit Sari, said Thursday there would eventually be 30,000 hectares of oil palm estates and 20,000 hectares of timber estates.
Sat, 11 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
US$545,000 for accident victims
US$545,000 for accident victims KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Kupang branch of state-owned insurance company PT Jasa Raharja awarded last year Rp 1.3 billion (US$545,000) in insurance claims to 1,202 traffic accident victims in the provinces of East Nusa Tenggara and East Timor. Branch head Juragan Sitorus told Antara Thursday the accidents left 403 dead, 775 injured and 24 permanently disabled.