Archive: 15 August 1994
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Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt must boost political education
Govt must boost political education JAKARTA (JP): The government's current drive to promote human resource development should go beyond simply improving people's skills and cover also their political awareness, intellectuals say. Speakers at a seminar on human resource development spoke on Saturday of the urgent need for Indonesia to further encourage political participation in national development.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Water firms will issue bonds to finance projects
Water firms will issue bonds to finance projects JAKARTA (JP): Two state-owned water companies, one in Bogor, West Java, and the other in Surabaya, East Java, plan to offer bonds to the public next year to raise funds for water purification projects. "All the requirements for the bond issuance are now under preparation," Progo Nurdjaman, director for regional finance management of the Ministry of Home Affairs, told reporters after a seminar here on Saturday.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Women's emancipation in RI may be on the wrong track
Women's emancipation in RI may be on the wrong track JAKARTA (JP): Women's emancipation in Indonesia may be on the wrong track as it is giving greater emphasis to women's participation as workers rather than access to the decision- making process, according to an activist.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
India wants closer ties with ASEAN
India wants closer ties with ASEAN SINGAPORE (AFP): India wants to become a full dialog partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the earliest opportunity, the Sunday Times newspaper said. Salman Khurshid, Minister of State for External Affairs, said India wanted closer ties after having friendly but low-level relations with ASEAN, which groups Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rainbow Hills is developing US$150m resort
Rainbow Hills is developing US$150m resort BOGOR, West Java (JP): PT Rainbow Hills Development on Saturday started the construction of a five-star Sheraton hotel near its sport, leisure and residential resort currently being built at Citeureup, about 40 kilometers south of Jakarta.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Citibank targets India
Citibank targets India WASHINGTON (AFP): U.S.-owned Citibank has targeted India as a major credit market, stating in a report that by the year 2000, it will rank second to Southeast Asia in terms of cardholders. "After witnessing a period of exponential growth in the number of cards issued in Southeast Asian nations, card issuers see India as the next big market", the independent research group Center for Global Trade Development said in a report.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Haryanto reiterates no hike in fares of public transport
Haryanto reiterates no hike in fares of public transport JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto has reiterated that there will be no increase in the fares of public transit vehicles this year. Haryanto said late last week during a meeting with the elected best drivers of public transit vehicles, the best seamen and the best lighthouse keepers at his office that an increase in the fares of public transit vehicles, if applied now, will, at any rate, burden the public.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
A Yankee on the run sent home
A Yankee on the run sent home JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian immigration authorities have deported an American citizen who has been on the United States wanted list for a major fraud case since March 1993. James William Miller, 54, was picked up from his hotel room at the Kumbokarno Hotel in Yogyakarta last Wednesday after the immigration authority in Jakarta received a tip of his presence.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pomposity (1)
Pomposity (1) From Republika I was taken aback by K. H. Hasan Basri's statement concerning Darul Arqam (Republika, Aug. 10, 1994). K. H. Hasan Basri, who is Chairman of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI), said "... wearing turbans, they thought they were great ulemas. When holding a dialog, the participating parties should have the same level of knowledge. Or they would misuse the forum ...". This is certainly an insulting comment.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Metareum gets strong backing
Metareum gets strong backing BANDUNG, West Java: The West Java chapter of the Moslem- oriented United Development Party (PPP) affirmed yesterday they would rally behind Ismail Hasan Metareum's bid to seek re- election as party chairman. The chapter's resolution was taken in a meeting attended by chairmen of all 25 of PPP's regency branches from all over the province. Metareum obtain strong support from 21 branches but was rejected by rest.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cambodia rejects China Town plan
Cambodia rejects China Town plan PHNOM PENH (Reuter): Cambodia's government has rejected a proposal to create a unique China Town, fearing massive immigration from Hong Kong, the Phnom Penh Post reported. The cabinet, at a meeting in July, finally shot down plans to set up a city of 200,000 Chinese immigrants on a 20-sq km (7.70 sq mile) plot of land just outside the capital, the fortnightly Post said in its latest edition.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
SBSI chief detained for inciting violence
SBSI chief detained for inciting violence JAKARTA (JP): Police have detained Muchtar Pakpahan, the chairman of the outlawed Indonesian Prosperous Workers Union (SBSI), on charges of inciting violence, his colleagues said. Muchtar was picked up from his home on Jl. Kayu Putih Selatan VI in East Jakarta on Saturday morning by officers with a warrant issued by the police precinct in Medan, North Sumatra. National Police Chief Gen.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kraton festival opens in Yogya amid great fanfare
Kraton festival opens in Yogya amid great fanfare JAKARTA (JP): A grand and colorful festival involving seven royal houses of Java was opened in Yogyakarta on Saturday. The cheery opening ceremony of the Kraton Festival took place on the city's northern square and attracted throngs of locals and foreign tourists.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Home-made guns confiscated
Home-made guns confiscated PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Police in Central Lampung have seized two home-made rifles and arrested the two people they believe are the owners. Spokesman for the southern Sumatra police command, Second Lt. Suyanto told Antara Saturday that the suspects were taken downtown on charges of possessing firearms without a license.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI hopes to mine 5 badminton golds in Hiroshima
RI hopes to mine 5 badminton golds in Hiroshima JAKARTA (JP): Badminton competitions looks to be the Indonesian team's gold mine at the Hiroshima's Asian Games, with national top shuttlers favored to scoop five out of seven titles up for grabs, a sport expert says.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt to issue measures to narrow economic gap
Govt to issue measures to narrow economic gap BANDUNG (JP): The government promised on Saturday to introduce more measures to narrow gaps between the rich and the poor and to alleviate absolute poverty. State Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita told reporters before addressing a meeting with students of the Bandung Institute of Technology that the measures will concern macro-economic, monetary, fiscal and investment affairs.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hanoi studies RI anti-poverty fight
Hanoi studies RI anti-poverty fight JAKARTA (JP): Vietnam is studying Indonesia's way of fighting poverty to complement its own program to improve the life of more than 20 million people living below the poverty line in the country. Nguyen Thi Hang, Vietnam's Vice Minister of Labor, Handicap and Social Affairs, told reporters on Saturday that he was particularly impressed with Indonesia's newly launched presidential aid program called Inpres Desa Tertinggal (IDT).
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
India and Indonesia step up trade ties
India and Indonesia step up trade ties India and Indonesia hold the perfect foundation for amiable trade and investment ties. Cultural and trade relations harking back at least two thousand years have paved the way for increasing closeness in the two countries' relations. India and Indonesia possess enormous potential for growth and expansion of their economies due to their large populations and abundance of natural resources.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest 22 in raid on gambling related activities
Police arrest 22 in raid on gambling related activities JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested 22 people in two separate gambling raids over the weekend. Lt. Col. Latief Rabar, a spokesman for the City Police, said Saturday that officers arrested three men for gambling-related fraud at the Sano hotel in Pluit district, North Jakarta, at 11:30 p.m. on Friday and 19 gamblers in the Taman Dutamas housing complex, Jaya Kusuma subdistrict, West Jakarta on Thursday.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia reaps four titles at Indonesia Open badminton meet
Indonesia reaps four titles at Indonesia Open badminton meet By Hidayat Jati YOGYAKARTA (JP): Indonesia seized four titles at the 1994 RCTI Indonesian Open while the men's doubles All-Indonesian final achieved a milestone, delivering the tourney's best match here yesterday.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Civil war may tear E. Timor if troops withdrawn: Military
Civil war may tear E. Timor if troops withdrawn: Military DILI, East Timor (JP): The military gave a warning Saturday that East Timor would be riddled by a civil war if the government bowed to foreign pressure to withdraw its troops from the territory. "You may not believe it but the Vatican ambassador to Indonesia is the one who has warned of such a possibility," East Timor's Wiradharma military commandant Col. Johny J. Lumintang told a visiting German member of parliament.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pomposity (2)
Pomposity (2) From Republika The issue of the Arqam movement which has been in the news for some time, has drawn a number of comments from the society. Obviously each comment is based on different argument. I am not particularly interested in the Arqam's teachings, but judging their way of life, I cannot help but to respect them. Therefore, I am particularly amazed by K.H. Hasan Basri's comments on the Arqam group.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
British TV body suspends RI forestry commercials
British TV body suspends RI forestry commercials JAKARTA (JP): The Independent Television Commission (ITC) of Britain has suspended controversial commercials paid for by the Indonesian Forestry Community (MPI), following complaints from a number of viewers and environmental groups, an environmentalist said over the weekend.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar responds to Mons' report
Myanmar responds to Mons' report JAKARTA (JP): The thousands of Myanmar's ethnic Mons currently being accommodated at refugee camps along the Thai border cannot be classified as refugees but rather "economic migrants", Myanmar Ambassador to Indonesia says. Ambassador U Nyi Nyi Than said that for years, ethnic Mons have been crossing over the Thai border to work and take advantage of the booming economy there.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Many Chinese remain alien
Many Chinese remain alien BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: As many as 1,177 people, or 38 percent of Chinese descendants in the province, have not applied for Indonesian citizenship, an official has said. Head of the socio-political affairs section of the provincial government, A. Azis S., said on Saturday that of the 3,102 people of Chinese descent across Lampung, only 1,925 had applied for citizenship.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI raises diplomatic ties with South Africa
RI raises diplomatic ties with South Africa JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has raised its diplomatic ties with South Africa to a full ambassadorial level although both counties have yet to appoint their respective official ambassadors. A joint communique on the issue was signed on Friday by the chief representatives of Indonesia and South Africa at the United Nations, Nugroho Wisnumurti and Vernon R.W. Steward respectively, the Antara news agency reported from New York.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
E. Java PDI has new chair
E. Java PDI has new chair JAKARTA: The central board of executives of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) chose Sucipto Saturday as the new chairman of the party's East Java chapter. The board's intervention was meant to end weeks of uncertainty surrounding the election of the new chapter chairman, which had been marred by open conflict between the rival camps. It dashed Latief Pudjosakti's hopes for re-election.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Setback in Thai deal hurts ties: Australia
Setback in Thai deal hurts ties: Australia CANBERRA (Reuter): Australia said yesterday its defense links with Thailand would be damaged if the Thai army stopped an Australian firm bidding for a major rifle contract because of criticism from human rights groups.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
S. Korea-RI economic ties rapidly expanding
S. Korea-RI economic ties rapidly expanding JAKARTA (JP): The South Korean Ambassador here, Kyung Chul- kim, foresees a further deepening and broadening of bilateral economic cooperation with Indonesia due to the high degree of complementarity in the resource endowment of the two countries. "Korea is already Indonesia's fourth largest trading partner and sixth largest foreign investor," said Kim on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Korea today.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio (chamber music) Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Yusuf (pianist), Sunday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI set to assist in debt management
RI set to assist in debt management JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister of Economy and Finance Saleh Afiff said here yesterday that Indonesia is ready to provide technical assistance to help the least developed countries (LDCs) manage their debts.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Independence Day celebrations bring cheer to Jakartans
Independence Day celebrations bring cheer to Jakartans By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): In the increasingly tumultuous bustle of city life, the annual activities of the Aug. 17 Independence Day celebrations provide a welcomed respite for many Jakarta residents.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cow crossing
Cow crossing From Media Indonesia On Saturday July 30 at around 11 a.m. we had a startling experience. Just when we were heading to the Balaraja off ramp, a cow suddenly crossed the toll road. Imagine the screeching from the cars traveling between 70 to 100 kilometer per hour. Luckily, there was no accident. I appeal to the Jasa Marga toll road authority to ensure that there are no gaps in the fences along this road and to erect fences on those sections of road which are fenceless. I. H.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
In new move, NU seeks ban on Al Arqam
In new move, NU seeks ban on Al Arqam JAKARTA (JP): Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) withdrew its support for the controversial Al Arqam movement Saturday, joining hands with the Ulemas Council (MUI) in seeking the ban of the Malaysian- based movement. K.H. Ilyas Ruchyat, chairman of NU's advisory board, announced that it accepted the argument that Arqam posed a threat to the Moslem brotherhood in Indonesia. "We still appeal to the government not to outlaw Al Arqam on religious grounds," he said.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dharma Wanita awards scholarships
Dharma Wanita awards scholarships The Dharma Wanita women's organization of the Ministry of Social Services has granted scholarships to 184 students from the less privileged groups of the society. The program is part of the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the organization, the members of which consist of wives of civil servants and female employees of government agencies. Mrs. Ign.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto wants comprehensive debt solution
Soeharto wants comprehensive debt solution JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called over the weekend for a comprehensive and final solution for dealing with the crippling debt of developing countries.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tips on how to change CorelDRAW!'s default font
Tips on how to change CorelDRAW!'s default font JAKARTA (JP): Each of us has a different preference as to the font and font size that we want to create our documents with. In most word processing programs, the default is Times or TimesNewRoman. These two fonts, however, are far too much in use that we usually choose different though similar ones, such as NewCenturySchlbk.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Helpful Garuda
Helpful Garuda I was traveling on a Garuda Airlines flight from Manado to Jakarta, which stops in Ujungpandang. Since I had been on a short business visit to Manado, I was carrying only hand baggage, which consisted of my briefcase and traveling bag. During the stop in Ujungpandang, passengers in transit to Jakarta are allowed to get off the aircraft while passengers from Ujungpandang get ready to board.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pollution
Pollution As an expatriate there are many new customs and ways one tries to get used to in another country. Indonesia is certainly no exception. There is one aspect of Indonesia that I simply cannot understand -- the pollution. It is rampant and everywhere. It is not caused only by industry but by each and every Indonesian from the peasants to the rich. Litter: Why do people throw their garbage out everywhere? Is it laziness or selfishness?
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Timor prisoners may get clemency
Timor prisoners may get clemency SEMARANG, Central Java: Four political prisoners from East Timor serving hefty jail terms in the Kedungpane prison here may receive clemency from the government. The clemency has been proposed by the correctional house in East Timor's capital of Dili from which the convicts were transferred. "If the clemency proposal is granted, their jail terms will be reduced one month each," Kedungpane prison warden Marsono was quoted as saying by Antara.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Weekly Stock Exchange Review
Weekly Stock Exchange Review JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on most counters advanced towards the middle and end of last week after dipping due to profit- taking on Monday. Despite heavy selling, two newcomers which were listed on Monday -- Bank Rama and Wicaksana -- performed better than expected. Both counters closed at a premium to their IPO (initial public offering) prices.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Human rights
Human rights Millions of Indonesians were killed during the Portuguese, British, Dutch and Japanese bloody 450-year occupation. Fortunately, Soekarno and his compatriot Hatta ended the era when he declared national independence in his home on Aug. 17, 1945. The occupation was the symbol of colonial barbarism where principles of human rights were ignored.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Students Quiz 3:05 Riang Ria 3:20 Soccer: Independence Cup Final (live from Surabaya) 5:30 Regional News 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings: Buddhism 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series: Van der Valk 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Woman of Valour Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Proton takes 74.5% of the local market
Proton takes 74.5% of the local market KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's national car Proton has raised its share of the domestic car market to 74.5 percent in the first six months of the year as an upbeat automobile industry saw overall sales rising 5.8 percent. Proton sold 44,949 cars to once again take command of the market, with Japanese make Honda coming second with 4,843 units or eight percent, tailed by Nissan with 2,360 units or 3.9 percent and Toyota's 2,242 units or 3.7 percent.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lippobank's profit rises
Lippobank's profit rises JAKARTA (JP): PT Lippobank, an affiliate of the Lippo Group, has reported a 52.6 percent increase in after-tax profit to Rp 31.1 billion (US$14.32 million) during the first six months of this year over the same period of last year. The bank's president, Markus Parmadi, said in a statement here on Saturday that its before-tax profit posted a significant growth to Rp 47.9 billion from Rp 31.4 billion.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ulemas asked to preach about family planning
Ulemas asked to preach about family planning JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Population Haryono Suyono is encouraging religious leaders to help the government promote its "prosperous family movement" campaign. Haryono invited nearly 100 ulemas and chairmen of the 27 provincial offices of the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) here Saturday to help fight poverty and build prosperous communities through their Friday sermons.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Damri operates 27 airport buses
Damri operates 27 airport buses The state-owned bus company (Damri) operates 27 new busses to cater to the public's escalating demand on economic transportation to and from the Soekarno-Hatta international airport. The company's president, Anas Mars, said over the weekend that the company spent a total of Rp 4.5 billion (US$2.08 million) for the procurement of the 35-seat new buses.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Biggest asset owners
Biggest asset owners Much has been said and discussed previously about the increasingly high concentration of asset ownership and market power in the hands of large business groups in Indonesia and the implications for economic efficiency and even political stability. But the debates have rarely attracted mass media headlines, nor have they elicited comments from influential analysts or opinion makers.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Religious fanaticism
Religious fanaticism President Soeharto asked intellectual groups to give sincere attention to the national guidelines concerning the role of the religious communities in the nation's development when holding a seminar. According to the president, in Indonesia the religious harmony has been well achieved and now a nobler task is waiting to be addressed by all religious groups. People of different faiths are at the same time citizens of the republic.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Surjadi receives best village heads
Surjadi receives best village heads Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has said the visiting best village heads from the country's 27 provinces should see Jakarta in a more balanced way, weighing the metropolis' negative and positive sides, and hence not readily condoning their residents moving to the city. People from other areas, Surjadi said, tend to think only from a favorable side that Jakarta is the best place for making money and looking for jobs.