Archive: 6 June 1994
46 articles found
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kopassus, Russia
Kopassus, Russia share the glory JAKARTA (JP): Chutists from the National Army's elite forces Kopassus and their Russian rivals shared the limelight at the Kopassus international skydiving championships in Serang, West Java on Saturday. In the absence of major rival Thailand, the Kopassus team scored 48 points to come through as the runaway winner in the five-round Canopy Relative Work event. Malaysia finished second with 26, followed by Singapore which collected 21 points.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ex-Bapindo boss says he fully trusted Sudomo
Ex-Bapindo boss says he fully trusted Sudomo JAKARTA (JP): Former Bapindo president Subekti Ismaun on Saturday provided more damaging testimony on the role of former cabinet minister Sudomo in the Bapindo scandal, saying that he approved huge loans to a businessman in 1989 solely on the word of the powerful politician.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
C. Java trip
C. Java trip draws small fans JAKARTA (JP): Central Java, the country's strongest badminton powerhouse province, paid sour tribute to the Thomas and Uber Cups when both coveted trophies made a 80-kilometer trip to three major towns on Saturday. Joko Suprianto, Susi Susanti and their teammates were greeted by small numbers of fans when their motorcade arrived in Surakarta, Semarang and Kudus.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Transmigration gets officials
Transmigration gets officials JAKARTA: Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo installed Wibowo, and Widarbo Ruslan respectively as Director General of Recruitment and Guidance and Director General of Resettlement and Environment at his office on Saturday. Wibowo, who replaced Widarbo, was formerly head of the Planning Bureau at the ministry. Widarbo replaced R.S.G. Mailangkay. (prs)
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Media executives against plan on foreign investment
Media executives against plan on foreign investment JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) and the Association of Newspaper Publishers (SPS) are closing ranks against the government's plan to open up their industry to foreign investors. Minister of Information Harmoko meanwhile expressed surprise at the government's decision, included in the latest deregulation package, saying that he was never consulted.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kadin hails new ruling over investment for foreigners
Kadin hails new ruling over investment for foreigners JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (Kadin) will reorganize its executive boards and streamline its working procedures in a bid to improve efficiency. The chairman of Kadin, Aburizal Bakrie, said in a press conference on Saturday that the plans would be the main agenda of Kadin's two-day special meeting here starting today.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
S'pore plans to launch own satellites by 1999
S'pore plans to launch own satellites by 1999 SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore, in a bid to catch up with its Southeast Asian neighbors, has asked the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to reserve six satellite slots in space, a Singapore newspaper said yesterday. The Sunday Times, quoting Telecommunications Authority of Singapore (TAS) officials, said Singapore hopes to launch its first communication satellites by 1999.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia counts the cost of warship mishap
Indonesia counts the cost of warship mishap JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Navy's warship KRI Teluk Lampung, which ran into trouble off Spain last week as it was making the trip from Germany to Indonesia, has been towed to a safer spot and will be repaired before resuming its journey, officials said.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mar'ie wants each province to have venture capital firm
Mar'ie wants each province to have venture capital firm BANDUNG, West Java (JP): Each of the country's 27 provinces is expected to have a venture capital company to help finance the businesses of small firms under an equity participation scheme, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said Saturday. He said in a ceremony for the inauguration of PT Sarana Jabar Ventura that such venture capital companies will be an alternative source of financial support for small firms.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Harsher punishments urged for street racers
Harsher punishments urged for street racers JAKARTA (JP): Police want to get tough with "daredevil" motorists, mostly youngsters, who race each other on motorbikes and cars along public roads in the capital during the wee hours. "Under existing law we are only allowed to impound the racers' vehicles and ticket drivers found guilty of exceeding the speed limit," head of the Traffic Directorate of the City Police, Col. Hotman Siagian, told The Jakarta Post on Saturday.
Mon, 06 Jun 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 00:30 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, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Weekly review of Jakarta Stock Exchange
Weekly review of Jakarta Stock Exchange By Sigma Batara JAKARTA (JP): The JSX index plunged 18.24 points from the previous week to 486.73 last week while most major players were attending the Indonesian Capital Market Conference in Jakarta. Local profit takers turned into panic sellers when it became apparent that few buyers could be found in the market.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Minister wants universities
Minister wants universities to pioneer nationalism drive PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro is appealing to all universities in Indonesia to take a leading role in invigorating the people's sense of nationalism. Speaking during a ceremony to induct a new rector at the Palangka Raya University here on Saturday, Wardiman said two factors are now dogging the nationalism of the Indonesian people.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Volley ball match
Volley ball match among sister-cities The city administration, in cooperation with the All Indonesian Volley Ball Association (PBVSI), will stage a volley ball tournament among the students of Jakarta's sister cities between June 16 and 22. The tournament, the first to be held here, is called First Jakarta Sister City Cup Volley Ball Tournament (FJSCVT), Abdul Munir, a spokesman for the City Hall said over the weekend.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Baby drowned in flood
Baby drowned in flood BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: An 18-month old baby girl was drowned when floods swept across the Gunung Sari Ulu village in the northern part of the city. The Antara news agency said that three houses were destroyed by the flash floods which came following incessant rains. The baby, identified as Mentari, was playing in the garden at the time while her mother was in the kitchen, not aware that the water was coming until she heard the roar.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
N. Korea nuclear crisis comes to a head
N. Korea nuclear crisis comes to a head Jakarta Post Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin explains why the Korean crisis has come to a head, and why the imposition of sanctions may not be easily achieved.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hendro warns people against racial issues
Hendro warns people against racial issues JAKARTA (JP): The head of the Jakarta branch of the Agency for Coordinating the Support for National Stability, Maj. Gen. Hendropriyono, called on the public to remain vigilant against the emergence of divisive racial issues.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Skeletal Milan dispatches local champions Bandung
Skeletal Milan dispatches local champions Bandung JAKARTA (JP): Intercity amateur champions Persib Bandung were given a rare chance on Saturday to test their mettle against one of the strongest club sides in the world. Hopefully they came away with a new understanding of why the word "amateur" is in their title. Faced with Italian and European Champions AC Milan, Persib did not rise to the occasion.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
United States
United States By Richard Pedler JAKARTA (JP): It is forty years since the host nation's chances were last written off before the tournament had even begun. But the United States may become the first World Cup hosts not to make the second round.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Milan-Persib soccer match arouses controversy
Milan-Persib soccer match arouses controversy JAKARTA (JP): The torrent of goals conceded by amateur intercity champion Persib Bandung in its friendly match against AC Milan has aroused controversy about whether the West Javanese side deserved to tackle the soccer giant. Former national coach Sinyo Aliandu criticized the idea of pitting the amateur champion against the world-rated squad, saying that both teams would get nothing from the one-sided battle.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
E. Java tidal wave death toll exceeds 200
E. Java tidal wave death toll exceeds 200 JAKARTA (JP): The death toll from tidal waves that swept many fishing villages in southeastern Java on Friday reached 201 as a massive and unplanned relief operation began yesterday. The spokesman for the East Java provincial governor said last night that the worst affected area was Banyuwangi regency, where 188 people were killed, the Antara news agency reported.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pelni operates new ship
Pelni operates new ship JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned shipping firm PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Pelni) launched its 14th passenger ship, Binaiya, from Tanjung Priok port here on Saturday. The vessel was assigned the route linking Jakarta-Pontianak (West Kalimantan)-Semarang (Central Java)-Banjarmasin (South Kalimantan)-Surabaya (East Java)-Batulicin (South Kalimantan)- Ujungpandang (South Sulawesi) every two weeks.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Peaceful demonstration is allowed: President Soeharto
Peaceful demonstration is allowed: President Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto says the government will not ban any street demonstrations, but stressed that all public protests will need a police permit to ensure orderliness and minimize the likelihood of destructive behavior. "What the government bans is destructive actions, not the demonstrations," Soeharto said when hosting recipients of scholarships from the Supersemar Foundation he chairs.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Emha appears
Emha appears in Diponegoro SEMARANG, Central Java: Noted poet Emha Ainun Nadjib, who has been banned from making several public engagements in recent months, appeared at Diponegoro University on Saturday with a paper on democracy. Emha said the increasing number of labor protests and street demonstrations indicate that there is a thirst for democracy. Addressing 500 students from various universities, he said materialism is the biggest enemy for Indonesia.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Banking woes blamed on intervention
Banking woes blamed on intervention BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The interference of unauthorized parties in the management of commercial banks has caused inefficiency in the country's banking industry, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad says.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Brunei Darussalam's quest for national ideology
Brunei Darussalam's quest for national ideology By Bilveer Singh This is the first of two articles examining the national ideology of Brunei Darussalam, the Melayu Islam Beraja. SINGAPORE (JP): Countries have sought to develop a national ideology to serve various domestic and foreign policy functions. Unlike the simple ideologies of the Cold War which divided the world into a communist and capitalist camps, ideologies in ASEAN are more complex.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dinosaurs stalk
Dinosaurs stalk Jakarta Fair At least 10 dinosaurs of various species are coming to town and will be featured in the annual Jakarta Fair, scheduled for June 18 to July 16 at the Kemayoran Fair Grounds in Central Jakarta. The robotic creatures by Kokoro Co. Ltd. of Japan will inhabit a 4,000-square-meter "Dinosaur Park" on the grounds, equipped with special effects.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Opening up the media?
Opening up the media? As might have been expected, the new deregulatory steps announced by the government on Thursday have drawn a great deal of comment. But no sector opened up to foreign investors by the new deregulation package has managed to stir up as much controversy as that of the mass media. Little wonder. The media has been opened up to foreign participation by Government Regulation No. 20/1994 as if it is an industry with only economic implications.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
No radical measures on trade needed
No radical measures on trade needed JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, in implementing the new General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), does not need to take radical measures on trade protection because most of its import tariffs are lower than the level required by the agreement.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV Today
TV Today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Puppet Show: Peter Pan and the Pirates 3:00 Music Program 3:30 Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 Student Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Technology: Mass transport strategies 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country: South Sumatra 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Profession 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music from Aceh, Ambon 8:05 TV Drama: Golden Years 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Eliminator Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hospitals seek ways to solve problem of waste management
Hospitals seek ways to solve problem of waste management JAKARTA (JP): Hospitals throughout the city are seeking to solve the problem of waste management by setting-up a collective waste treatment plant. In an interview with The Jakarta Post late last week, the head of the municipal health office Dr. Soeharto Wiryowidagdo revealed that the Metropolitan Jakarta Association of Hospitals (IRSJAM) has proposed a combined solution to deal with the safe elimination of hospital waste.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Central Jakarta again awarded for cleanliness
Central Jakarta again awarded for cleanliness JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Mayor Abdul Kahfi revealed on Saturday that for the third consecutive year the mayoralty will receive the coveted Adipura award for cleanliness. During a rally to express the general public's support for the ongoing Operation Cleansing at the National Monument (Monas) Square Grounds, Kahfi said that Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. had informed him of the happy news.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hooliganism deplorable
Hooliganism deplorable May I refer to your report "Badminton hooligans probably recruits" which was published in The Jakarta Post on May 24, 1994. I must say that, while we can be proud of Indonesia's victories in winning both the Thomas and Uber Cups, I am indeed ashamed at the kind of "hospitality" that was extended to foreign participants, who were, in fact, Indonesia's guests at the competition. Some of them were hardly treated as guests at all, but just the opposite.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hardiyanti's company to go public
Hardiyanti's company to go public JAKARTA (JP): PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada, a toll road construction and management company which is controlled by President Soeharto's daughter, Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana, will offer between 35 million and 40 million shares to the public in September. Citra Marga's Director Bambang Soeroso announced over the weekend that the public offering is expected to raise Rp 315 billion (US$145.8 million) in fresh funds.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Investigation on land row to go on: Police
Investigation on land row to go on: Police JAKARTA (JP): The National Police Headquarters said it will continue to investigate a businessman involved in a fraudulent land deal. "We can't stop the investigation despite repeated requests from him (Irwan Sutisna), unless there is convincing evidence that the case lacks evidence of criminal activity," police spokesman Col. Hari Sutanto told The Jakarta Post over the weekend.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
ABS team set
ABS team set for Medan Rally JAKARTA (JP): Chandra Alim, one of the country's finest rally drivers has vowed to finish among the top 10 in the Bentoel Rally Indonesia '94 in Medan, North Sumatra from June 17 to 19. Chandra, who will be behind the wheel of Mitsubishi Gallant VR-4 joins the race, the opening series of the Asia Pacific Rally, will be driving under the banner of ABS Brake Guard team. Chandra is under contract with the American company for one year.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Free stickers for
Free stickers for haj relatives The committee in charge of the departure and arrival of haj pilgrims at Halim Perdanakusumah airbase has distributed free stickers to relatives of the pilgrims to anticipate possible disturbances committed by third parties. "The free stickers are given to relatives to prove that the holder is not one intent on disturbing the pilgrimage arrival process," Col. Adang Hasan BM, head of the committee, was quoted by Antara as saying here late last week.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fabio Capello advises Persib to change
Fabio Capello advises Persib to change JAKARTA (JP): Fabio Capello, the head coach of soccer giant AC Milan, advised Persib Bandung to make radical changes if the local team wants to raise its game to a higher level. Despite the absence of superstars such as Dutchmen Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten AC Milan carried too much skill and speed for Persib Bandung which went down with a whimper 0-8 at the Senayan stadium on Saturday.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN to propose delinking of trade with labor rights to ILO
ASEAN to propose delinking of trade with labor rights to ILO KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Southeast Asia's booming economies are to sponsor a resolution resisting Western attempts to link trade with labor standards at upcoming international labor meeting, officials said yesterday. "We will speak with one voice to denounce moves by developed countries to ... improve workers' wages and welfare benefits in developing countries in the name of free trade," an ASEAN official told AFP.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Men sentenced to 12 and 10 years for parts in Basuki's murder
Men sentenced to 12 and 10 years for parts in Basuki's murder JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court sentenced Wahyudi Dasmat and Abdul Mukti Sahib Saturday to 12 and 10 years in jail, respectively, for their roles in the robbery which led to the murder of famous painter Basuki Abdullah. Presiding Judge Moegihardjo read the verdicts separately in front of the two without their lawyers present.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Two more subversion convicts released
Two more subversion convicts released JAKARTA (JP): Two men who were convicted of subversion five years ago for distributing the books of Pramoedya Ananta Toer walked out of a Yogyakarta jail on Saturday, courtesy of the Central Java Military Command. Bambang Isti Nugroho and Bambang Subono, both 32 years old, were granted conditional releases by the Wirogunan Correctional Institution although they have not yet fully served their jail terms.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Seminar on shipping
Seminar on shipping JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Transportation will hold a seminar on the "Prospects of the shipping industry following the implementation of Shipping Law" here on Wednesday. The seminar will discuss the enforcement of the Shipping Law which takes effect on Sept. 17.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia supports trade liberalization in Asia-Pacific
Indonesia supports trade liberalization in Asia-Pacific BANDUNG, West Java (JP): Indonesia is committed to supporting the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation's efforts to speed up trade liberalization in the region under close cooperation with ASEAN countries, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad says.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cilacap airport
Cilacap airport to be expanded SEMARANG, Central Java: Tunggul Wulung airport in Cilacap will soon be expanded to allow jets to land there. The 600-meter runway will be lengthened by 300 meters so that planes the size of Fokker F-28s can land at Cilacap, a coastal city in the southern coast of Java which houses a major oil refinery complex. Gatot Soedjantoko, head of the Central Java Transportation Office, said that work on the Rp 3.5 billion project is underway.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Rattan House'
`Rattan House' set ablaze A fire burned PT Rattan House, a rattan-furniture maker on Jl. Bangka, South Jakarta yesterday morning. Antara quoted a South Jakarta fire office employee as saying the fire occurred at 5.55 a.m. and it was believed to have resulted from an electricity short circuit in the firm's office. The fire was said to have quickly burned the premises and all the goods inside and reached the building adjacent to it.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
New visa regulations needed
New visa regulations needed I am an American, visiting Indonesia for the fourth time since 1989. I was admitted with the "traditional" 60-day visitor's visa, which allows a stay here for up to 60 days, after which one has to leave the country. For most tourists a 60-day stay is probably more than enough time. However, I belong to a group of people, who consider this country "Tanah Air Kita", i.e. I was born here (of Dutch and Hungarian parents).