Archive: 18 January 1997
52 articles found
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Two colorists offer a fresh start to 1997's art scene
Two colorists offer a fresh start to 1997's art scene By Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): The idyllic works of two Indonesian colorists provide a fresh start to this year's art scene. An exhibition of the paintings of Salim Martodiredjo and the watercolors of Benny Setiawan was opened Tuesday at the Galeri Santi in South Jakarta, and will continue until Jan. 30. The two painters have both created delightful and colorful works.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Clove trade's monopoly still needed: Minister
Clove trade's monopoly still needed: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Subiakto Tjakrawerdaya reaffirmed his support for the private sector monopoly in clove trade yesterday, saying it was still needed to accommodate clove supplies from farmers. Subiakto said it was "wrong" to think the monopoly -- held by the Clove Stock Management Agency (BPPC) -- had aggrieved the people.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan an unexpected boon for Padang restaurant staff
Ramadhan an unexpected boon for Padang restaurant staff By Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Ramadhan is a blessing for some Minang (West Sumatra) restaurant workers because during the fasting month they act as the restaurant's owners. Some restaurant owners have delegated responsibility for their properties to employees for the whole month. "This could be seen as a special bonus for employees," said Sitin, 29, a waiter responsible for managing Trio Minang restaurant on Jl.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Councilors reject 50% bus fare rise
Councilors reject 50% bus fare rise JAKARTA (JP): Councilors rejected yesterday a request to raise intercity bus fares by 50 percent for the Idul Fitri holidays. The Association of Public Transportation Owners's (Organda) city branch made the request Thursday. Councilor Hasan Dasy of the United Development Party faction said yesterday such a large increase would burden travelers too much. "I don't agree. A 50 percent hike would strangle the poor who cannot afford a sudden hike," Hasan said.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Iraq seeks ASEAN support
Iraq seeks ASEAN support MANILA (UPI): Iraq is seeking the support of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to help persuade the United Nations to lift its economic sanctions against the Middle East country. Foreign Affairs Secretary Domingo Siazon said the Philippines is considering buying oil from Iraq once the sanction is lifted. Iraq's National Assembly Speaker Sadoon Hamadi has visited several ASEAN members in a bid to consolidate opinion.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
New board for radio body
New board for radio body JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave swore in on Thursday the new board of executives for the Indonesian Association of Ham-Radio. Soegito and Sunarto became the association's new chairmen. Other newly-installed executives to serve the association from 1996 to 2001 include Bambang Purwoko, M.A. Sambas, A. Sutedja, Joni Sutjahyo and Musa Sura'atmadja.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Medco to take over Pertamina's methanol plant
Medco to take over Pertamina's methanol plant By Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): PT Medco Energi Corporation will take over the management and operation of state oil company Pertamina's methanol plant on Bunyu island, East Kalimantan, under a revenue- sharing contract. "Both companies have finalized their negotiations and will sign a joint-operation (KSO) contract later this month," Medco's vice president, Robby J. Rompis, told The Jakarta Post yesterday.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Megawati faces new questioning over meeting
Megawati faces new questioning over meeting JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Metropolitan Police chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata confirmed yesterday that ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Megawati Soekarnoputri was facing a fresh round of questioning over holding an illegal political meeting last week. Hamami said the police sent a letter Wednesday to President Soeharto seeking his approval to question Megawati.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
ADB agrees to replenish U.S$6.3b soft loan facility
ADB agrees to replenish U.S$6.3b soft loan facility TOKYO (AFP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and its donor country members agreed yesterday to replenish the bank's soft- loan facility with US$6.3 billion, ADB president Mitsuo Sato said. Sato said the United States agreed to contribute $400 million to the seventh four-year facility of the so-called Asian Development Fund (ADF) and pay off 237 million dollars in arrears to the sixth facility.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Wardiman hails W. Java reading session campaignd
Wardiman hails W. Java reading session campaignd JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro has applauded the decision of the West Java provincial legislative council to schedule mandatory reading sessions for its employees. "The initiative reflects their need to enhance their work performance," Wardiman said yesterday.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Golkar criticizes anti-yellow drive
Golkar criticizes anti-yellow drive JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of the ruling party Golkar criticized United Development Party (PPP) activists for resisting the Central Java government's "yellowization" policy. Rully Chaerul Azwar of Golkar's election strategy making body charged the PPP activists with "over-reacting" to the government's policy encouraging Golkar members in Central Java to paint objects in public places yellow.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Foreign teams to train at Sentul
Foreign teams to train at Sentul JAKARTA (JP): Three teams of world class racers are to train at the Sentul circuit near Bogor from Jan. 29 to 31, a spokesman said. Karel Harry Latu said Thursday that the three teams are from Yamaha WSBK, Kawasaki and Castrol Honda. The racers are training in Sentul to prepare for the World Superbike Championship scheduled to be held at the circuit from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12. The three-day training stint will be open to the public and is free of charge. (lnt)
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Two killed in cracker incident
Two killed in cracker incident MAGELANG, Central Java: Two people were killed and three critically injured when the house they were using as an illegal firecracker factory exploded Wednesday, police said yesterday. Those killed in the incident were a 50-year-old woman and her 10-year-old grandson. Her 54-year-old husband, 24-year-old daughter and 10-year-old niece were seriously injured. Magelang police precinct Chief Lt. Col.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Silk Air to use larger jet
Silk Air to use larger jet JAKARTA (JP): Singapore's Silk Air will replace the Fokker 70 aircraft now serving its Solo, Central Jakarta - Singapore route with bigger aircraft later this year, an executive of the airline said Thursday. Zuchri B. Johari, the manager of the airline's Solo branch, said the change to A-320, A-319 or Boeing 737-600 aircraft would exploit the expansion of the city's Adisumarno International Airport.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Coach upbeat on RI woman grandmaster
Coach upbeat on RI woman grandmaster JAKARTA (JP): A Russian chess coach said he was confident Indonesia could produce a woman Grandmaster because of the rising standard among the country's women players. "I will try hard to train Indonesian chess players to become Grandmasters but my first job is to produce the first woman GM," Nikolai Andrianov said Thursday. Nikolai was hired by the Indonesian Chess Association to train both women and junior chess players.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Senen market in flames again
Senen market in flames again JAKARTA (JP): Fire destroyed at least six kiosks at Central Jakarta's Senen market yesterday barely two months after fire destroyed more than 1,000 shops there. There were no fatalities. Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. M.Ibrahim said a short circuit in one of the kiosks probably started the fire, which began at 7 a.m. "The losses have yet to be calculated," Ibrahim said.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Shaman arrested for sexual abuse
Shaman arrested for sexual abuse JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested a shaman yesterday for sexually abusing a housewife in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta. Tanah Abang Police Chief Maj. Zulkarnain said Sugiarto, 33, went to apartments in the area on Jan. 13. claiming to be a shaman. "The suspect told residents he could cure all diseases. He said he could also eliminate sins, small sins and big sins," Zulkarnain said. He said a housewife, Zubaedah, 31, was interested and asked for Sugiarto's services.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
BKPM to boost investment drive
BKPM to boost investment drive JAKARTA (JP): The Investment Coordinating Board plans to promote the country more to foreign investors this year. Sugihono Kadarisman, the board's deputy chairman for promotions, said Thursday that intensified promotions would be especially directed at countries with great potential to invest in Indonesia.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Six die in dengue outbreak
Six die in dengue outbreak PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Six people have died and 38 others have been hospitalized by dengue fever in the capital over the past three weeks, an official said yesterday. Chief of the provincial health office Slamet WJ said he believed the actual number of fatalities and people affected by the disease was higher. Last year, dengue fever struck 913 people, 70 of whom died, Slamet told Antara.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mt. Merapi erupts, 8,000 flee
Mt. Merapi erupts, 8,000 flee YOGYAKARTA (JP): About 8,000 people were evacuated yesterday as Mount Merapi erupted, gushing molten lava and spewing heat clouds of ash over vast areas. There was no word on casualties but unconfirmed reports said six people went missing as the alert was raised to the highest level. Officials monitoring the 2,968 meter high volcano said two minor eruptions occurred in the morning and two larger ones followed in the afternoon.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mia struggles to beat Zhang, now faces Ye
Mia struggles to beat Zhang, now faces Ye TOKYO (AFP): Favorite Mia Audina of Indonesia struggled hard to beat Zhang Ning yesterday and set up a semifinal meeting against another Chinese, defending champion Ye Zhaoying, at the Japan Open badminton tournament. The Atlanta Olympic silver medalist, had to come back from one game down and 2-6 in the second to beat the fifth seed 10-12, 12- 10, 11-5 in a tough 72-minute match.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Merpati to fly between Melbourn and Denpasar
Merpati to fly between Melbourn and Denpasar JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Merpati Nusantara Airlines will link Melbourne and Denpasar, Bali, starting today. Company spokesperson A. Tondo Widodo said yesterday that Merpati, a subsidiary of the national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, would fly an Airbus A-310-300 aircraft between Denpasar and Melbourne four times a week. She said the airplane had been serving Melbourne directly from Jakarta.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Yellow policy colors public domain
Yellow policy colors public domain The Central Java government's one-year old policy of painting public properties yellow, the color of the ruling Golkar party, has sparked protests from Union Development Party (PPP) activists in Surakarta. They attacked the so-called "yellowization" policy by whitewashing property. Head of the Center of Cultural and Social Changes Research of Yogyakarta's Gadjah Mada University Syafri Sairin shares his view with The Jakarta Post.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Social illnesses
Social illnesses From Merdeka These days a lot has been said about prevailing violence in society, be it student brawls, turmoil in entertainment arenas, and the recent tragedies in Situbondo, Tasikmalaya, and Tanah Sangau in West Kalimantan. We have also witnessed other forms of violence and sadism such as holdups and robberies which were often followed by the torture of the victims or even murder and rape.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Balinese painters breaking the shackles of tradition
Balinese painters breaking the shackles of tradition By Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): An increasing number of Balinese painters are breaking the shackles of tradition and moving into abstract expressionism. Eleven members of Sanggar Dewata Indonesia, who are holding an exhibition at the Sika Art Gallery in Ubud until today, are known as Sebelas Pelukis (Eleven Painters).
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Tigers on sale in Jakarta
Tigers on sale in Jakarta BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The authorities here will check on reports that a baby Sumatran tiger recently confiscated from an animal market in Jakarta came from Lampung. Lampung forestry district head Eko Wardoyo and head of Tanjungkarang's Natural Resources Conservation Irjanto WS told Antara the investigations were underway. Sumatran tigers, whose habitats are increasingly threatened, have been found being sold alive or stuffed.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Executive ruling on MRT
Executive ruling on MRT The mass rapid transit (MRT) project in Jakarta appears to be going the same way most other lucrative government projects have gone in recent years. It has become the subject of a battle between politically well-connected business groups. The MRT system is long overdue for Jakarta with a population of more than nine million people (15 million in the greater Jakarta area) and where traffic congestion seems to grow worse each day.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta's religious high court
Jakarta's religious high court From Kompas I called in to the Religious High Court in Jl. Cemara, Jakarta, recently and imagined that I would be entering an architectural marvel which should rightly reflect a building fit to house a high court. However, my expectations were doused when I arrived and faced a near dilapidated building. Wanting to know more, I made inquiries and was in for a bigger shock when the attending clerk informed me that the building was rented.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Elephants run amok in Riau
Elephants run amok in Riau KAMPAR, Riau: Dozens of elephants have run amok in the Kampar subdistrict, destroying 141 hectares of crops and scaring villag ers, reports said yesterday. Villagers say the animals, which are protected by law, emerge in large herds from nearby forests between dusk and dawn, devouring and trampling crops. Residents complain the authorities close their eyes to the problem, saying they are tired of asking for help to repulse the big beasts.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Badminton body pays disputed sponsorship money to players
Badminton body pays disputed sponsorship money to players JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia settled it dispute with the nation's top shuttlers yesterday when it handed over outstanding sponsorship money. The association's executive director, Sumaryono, said that the US$197,000 (Rp 470 million) from a deal with Yonex, a Japanese sports equipment company, had been paid to players in Jakarta.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
City Hall urged to report plan on privatization
City Hall urged to report plan on privatization JAKARTA (JP): A councilor has urged the city municipality to report on the progress of the planned cooperation between PDAM Jaya, the city-owned water company, and private investors. Helmy AR Syihab who chairs Commission C for City Revenue said yesterday water services affected the public so the council should know about the plans. He was commenting on assistant to the secretary of development affairs Prawoto S.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 17, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,200 0 465,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,375 50 2,783,000 Alumindo Perkasa 750 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,025 0 469,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,400 -25 226,000 Anwar Sierad 2,100 -75 7,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 4,100 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,400 0 0 Argo...
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Golkar official defends ABRI over allegations on riots
Golkar official defends ABRI over allegations on riots JAKARTA (JP): Attempts to implicate the Armed Forces (ABRI) in the recent flurry of riots is naive, a deputy chief of the ruling Golkar party Pinantun Hutasoit said yesterday. Hutasoit said ABRI had been the most consistent defender of the unitary state since Indonesia proclaimed independence in 1945. "So it's naive to use the recent incidents to corner ABRI," he said as reported by Antara.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Observers fear violations in coming election
Observers fear violations in coming election JAKARTA (JP): Two political observers fear rampant violations will occur in the upcoming general elections, but another observer expressed confidence that election organizers would be more mindful of people's call for fair play.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Hyatt expands to Bandung
Hyatt expands to Bandung JAKARTA (JP): The hotel market in Bandung, West Java, is expected to toughen with the five-star Hyatt Regency Bandung planned to open there next April. A manager of the planned 255-room hotel, Putu Indrawati, told The Jakarta Post Thursday evening that the hotel, owned by the publicly listed property firm PT Bhuwanatala Indah Permai, would schedule its grand opening for July 1997. The hotel will be built on Jl.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Eleven illegal aliens deported
Eleven illegal aliens deported PROBOLINGGO, East Java: A number of expatriates were found working illegally at the Paiton power plant here, I.W. Daster, head of the Probolinggo manpower office, said yesterday. Recently, the East Java immigration authorities deported 11 foreigners who were found misusing their "social" visas at the plant. Seven South Koreans and four Filipinos employed by PT Shinwa Engineering & Co. Ltd. were deported last Monday for working illegally at the electricity plant.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indosat joins $1.3b cable network project
Indosat joins $1.3b cable network project JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Indosat and 70 foreign telecommunications firms have signed an agreement on a US$1.3 billion submarine cable network project, The network, called SEA-ME-WE 3, will link the Pacific Rim, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Indosat's director of operations, Ahmad Rivai, said here yesterday that the SEA-ME-WE 3 cable network agreement was signed last Wednesday in Singapore.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Maoist groups behind riots, says Soeharto
Maoist groups behind riots, says Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday small groups of Maoist activists were behind the riots that rocked the country recently. "They are applying the Mao Zedong theory in which they (seek to) control villages and then cities," Soeharto told some 70 leaders and managers of Islamic boarding schools' cooperatives. "They do not just dominate the villages to seize power.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt wants bigger local Busang stake
Govt wants bigger local Busang stake JAKARTA (JP): The government is giving local companies the widest possible opportunity to own big stakes in the huge Busang gold mine in East Kalimantan, Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana said yesterday. "Therefore, the government encourages businesspeople such as Mohammad (Bob) Hasan to join the battle for ownership of the Busang gold project," Sudjana said in North Sumatra.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI has 3rd highest rate of leprosy
RI has 3rd highest rate of leprosy JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has the third highest rate of leprosy in the world, a health official was quoted as saying by Antara yesterday. Indonesia has 40,000 lepers registered out of its 200 million population, with an estimated 10,000 other unregistered sufferers, according to head of the Health Ministry's Leprosy Department Yamin Hasibuan. India has the highest number of lepers and Brazil rates second. Total infection figures were unavailable.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Missing athletes to be dropped from SEAG training program
Missing athletes to be dropped from SEAG training program JAKARTA (JP): The SEA Games national training director Djoko Pramono and three sports organizations will approach 10 athletes who have refused to join the centralized training program. If the athletes concerned still refuse to join, the National Sports Council will exclude them from the national squad. "We can't just rely on one person although he or she may be a potential gold-medal winner.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Saturday Maghrib 6:18 p.m. Sunday Imsak 4:19 a.m. Subuh 4:29 a.m.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Better communication needed
Better communication needed The Supreme Court chairman, Sudomo, has suggested that government officials start to communicate more intensively with the public. The same suggestion was also raised by head of the National Intelligence Coordinating Body, Lt. Gen. (ret.) Moetojib. The suggestion was raised by the two officials in the context of efforts to prevent social upheavals.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Consortium to construct gas plant in East Java
Consortium to construct gas plant in East Java JAKARTA (JP): A joint venture between Samator of Indonesia and U.S. Air Products and Chemicals Inc. plans to build a plant to produce oxygen, nitrogen and argon. Arief Harsono, the president of Samator group, said in Surabaya on Thursday that the plant was expected to start commercial production later this year. The plant in Gresik, East Java, would cost Rp 110 billion (US$46.6 million) to build, he said.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Taxi business down during fasting month
Taxi business down during fasting month JAKARTA (JP): The slowing of people's daily activities and the decreasing taxi drivers' stamina during Ramadhan has affected taxi business in the city, taxi drivers and operators have said. Taxi business has dropped by between 20 and 40 percent depending on the number of calls and drivers each company has during Ramadhan. Ratax's driver Tarjani said his daily net income had fallen to between Rp 10,000 and Rp 15,000 from Rp 20,000 he got on normal days.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
'New subway investors no problem'
'New subway investors no problem' JAKARTA (JP): Aburizal Bakrie, the chairman of the Indonesian Japanese European Group (IJEG) consortium, said the entry of new investors in the proposed Rp 5 trillion (US$2.1 billion) subway project to connect Blok M in South Jakarta and Kota in West Jakarta would not affect the initial planning. "It's okay and no problem," he said Thursday night.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Damaged roads and campaigns
Damaged roads and campaigns From Jayakarta We are certainly proud of our achievements in technology, information and industry, etc. This was, of course, made possible by the present development of high schools which is now seriously focusing upon all educative aspects and upon Indonesian life. It is to be regretted, however, that an old habit continues to occur and hinder development. Poor road building techniques are still being used when there are many other alternatives available.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Hooligans: An age-old problem
Hooligans: An age-old problem By Onghokham JAKARTA (JP): The recent gang fights by preman (hooligans) at the Tanah Abang market forced security troops to temporarily cordon off the area causing massive traffic jams and complete chaos. Although hooliganism is not a new phenomenon in our society, the term preman is relatively new and dates from around l900 when modern urban centers began to emerge in Dutch colonial days.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Deputy Governor wants errant nightspots closed
Deputy Governor wants errant nightspots closed JAKARTA (JP): A deputy governor has asked the City Public Order Office to be tougher on nightspots violating regulations during Ramadhan and Idul Fitri. Deputy Governor of administrative affairs Idroes said Thursday warnings were not severe enough for errant nightspots. "There is no use in giving them only warnings.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
1997 may still witness violence
1997 may still witness violence From Jayakarta A legislator from the United Development Party faction, A.A. Oka Mahendra, is of the opinion that mass violence will color 1997 if the conditions which led to last year's violence are not ironed out (Jayakarta, Jan. 4, 1997). The above prediction was obviously based on facts and attitudes prevalent in society. The people know what is really happening although in many cases the issues are intentionally covered up.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * 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 411 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Pianist Sudarmadi, Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m to 9:30 a.m.; Boece & Ayu, Monday and Tuesday, 8 p.m.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Zig-zag theory can't be applied in RI: McLeod
Zig-zag theory can't be applied in RI: McLeod JAKARTA (JP): Australian economist Ross H. McLeod yesterday supported Indonesian economists' view that the zig-zag theory for reducing lending rates, as suggested by State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie, was unfeasible.