Search Indonesian News Archive - 1995/01

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

New prosecutor for C. Jakarta

New prosecutor for C. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The head of the Provincial Prosecutor's office in Jakarta, Suyoto, has installed B. Fachri Nasution as the new chief of the Central Jakarta prosecutor's office, replacing Soerjanto.The installation of the new official was held on Monday.

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

Traffic nuisance

Traffic nuisanceFrom Media IndonesiaSince the flyover in the Senen intersection began functioning the traffic on Jl. Abdul Rahman Saleh, Central Jakarta, is increasingly congested and traffic jams have become the order of the day.

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

Resources vulnerable in rush to new frontiers

Resources vulnerable in rush to new frontiers JAKARTA (JP): The rapid growth of "biodiversity prospecting" in the search for new medicines and better agricultural crops must be balanced by a sound law which guarantees the conservation of natural resources, an expert says.

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

Free trade set amid protection talk

Free trade set amid protection talk JAKARTA (JP): The government continues to brush aside debate over the proposed tariff protection for a US$1.7 billion olefin plant, but has reaffirmed its determination to implement a free trade system.

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

U.S.-RI businessmen meet to step up dialogs

U.S.-RI businessmen meet to step up dialogs JAKARTA (JP): American and Indonesian businessmen have started what they hope will escalate into a more vigorous process of meaningful dialogs about the directions of their future ties.

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

Governor warns civil servants

Governor warns civil servants DILI, East Timor: Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares urged all employees of the provincial government to maintain their loyalty to the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

Power rivalry is Asia's evil

Power rivalry is Asia's evilBy Onghokham JAKARTA (JP): We are now watching leadership rivalry befalling two organizations. Within both the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) the legitimately elected leadership is being challenged by claims of contending leaders.

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

Jakarta lacks tennis lovers

Jakarta lacks tennis loversBy Arif Suryobuwono JAKARTA (JP): This year's Indonesia Open Tennis Championships is indeed open -- to question.From the women's event which started the tournament on Jan. 2 to its men's event finals on Jan.

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

Cut overseas travel

Cut overseas travelFrom Media IndonesiaIn line with efforts to practice economy in using state funds, as suggested by President Soeharto, I see a sector in the budget that can be more efficiently used, i.e. funds allotted for overseas journeys usually made by high ranking officials.

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

S'pore supports peacekeeping idea

S'pore supports peacekeeping idea SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore agreed in principle with a Malaysian proposal that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should aim to field a peacekeeping force under UN auspices, Singapore Minister for Defense Lee Boon Yang said yesterday.

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

Medan expands northward

Medan expands northward MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan's master city plan dictates that the city must expand along the coastline to the north for the sake of conserving the water catchment areas in the west and south.

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

RI tries to ease debt burden of poor states

RI tries to ease debt burden of poor statesBy Achmad Nuhoeri JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia plans to continue using its position as chair of the Non-Aligned Movement to urge the rich industrialized countries to address the huge debts of Third World countries, an official said.

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

ADB loans RI $130m

ADB loans RI $130m JAKARTA (JP): The Asia Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to provide loans worth US$130.19 million for the Indonesian government to finance educational and development projects.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday that under an agreement signed last week, a 25-year...

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

As Batam booms, so does vice trade

As Batam booms, so does vice tradeBy Ridwan M. Sijabat BATAM, Riau (JP): Prostitution, said to be the oldest profession in the world, is also the easiest recourse for many women from other parts of Indonesia who come to this industry- designated island bedazzled by the promise of high salaries.

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

Horta's chances

Horta's chances There appear to be obstacles to Ramos Horta's ambition to take part in the talks on East Timor scheduled for May. Foreign Minister Ali Alatas has made it clear that there is no chance of Horta being involved in the discussions as long as he is against to the framework accepted by...

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

Factory refuses worker's claim

Factory refuses worker's claim JAKARTA (JP): The management of PT Truba Raya Trading Factory Shoes has denied local newspaper reports that one of its female workers, Rosidah, miscarried after she was forced to stand in the sun as punishment for taking time off work.

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

ABN to keep broadcasts unscrambled

ABN to keep broadcasts unscrambled JAKARTA (JP): The Asian Business News (ABN), a Singapore-based regional business news television service, will not scramble its broadcasts to Indonesia in the near future, says the company's executive.

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

Stocking up for rainy days

Stocking up for rainy days SEMARANG: The Central Java government has ordered social services offices throughout the province to stock up with rice, which could used as emergency relief in the event of floods.

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

Latief let off gambling charge

Latief let off gambling charge MALANG, East Java: The local police have decided not to prosecute senior East Java politician Latief Pudjosakti on gambling charges but he will required to testify in connection with the raid on a gambling den.Malang Police Chief Lt. Col.

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

Hermawan tops IBF ranking

Hermawan tops IBF ranking LONDON (Reuter): Leading world rankings issued by the International Badminton Federation on Monday after the Chinese Taipei Open, the first event of the World Grand Prix series, held from January 10 to 15:Men: 1. Hermawan Susanto (Ina) 360 points; 2.

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

Real action needed to curb pollution

Real action needed to curb pollution JAKARTA (JP): The City Council once again reminded the government and private companies to take real action in reducing pollution in the city because the current rate has exceeded the allowable limit.

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

Inco's nickel output up 25%

Inco's nickel output up 25% JAKARTA (JP): PT Inco International Nickel Indonesia, an Indonesian-Canadian joint venture, reported yesterday a 25 percent increase in its nickel matte production to 100 million pounds last year from 80 million pounds in 1993.

Wed, 18 Jan 1995

RI, Finland set up council

RI, Finland set up council JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Finland will establish a business council this week to promote trade and investment cooperation between the two countries, the Finnish embassy said yesterday.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Indonesia's help sought for end of Bosnian war

Indonesia's help sought for end of Bosnian war JAKARTA (JP): Visiting Croatian Prime Minister Nikica Valentic has asked for Indonesia to help seek a solution to end the 34- month civil war in the former Yugoslav republic.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Abuse of rights a problem in power structure

Abuse of rights a problem in power structure JAKARTA (JP): An outspoken human rights activist deplored the country's poor human rights record in the past year, citing yesterday the violations occurring in the top layers of the power structure.Brig. Gen. (ret.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

No limit to number of Indonesian haj pilgrims

No limit to number of Indonesian haj pilgrims JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher has guaranteed that every Indonesian who can afford to go to Holy Mecca will be able to join the haj pilgrimage this year.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Australia and RI work together on air safety

Australia and RI work together on air safety SYDNEY (AFP): Australian and Indonesian aviation authorities are trying to overcome air space co-ordination problems, fearing they could result in a major mid-air collision, The Australian newspaper reported yesterday.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

U.S. tightens security further on Asian flights

U.S. tightens security further on Asian flights WASHINGTON (Reuter): The United States has ordered U.S. airlines to further tighten security on flights in East Asia in response to bomb threats directed at these flights, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Sunday.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Dilentasia 3:30 TV Series: Willing & Abel 4:30 Science Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Wawasan 8:05 Traditional Drama 9:00...

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Rolls-Royce to spread its wing in RI

Rolls-Royce to spread its wing in RI JAKARTA (JP): Rolls-Royce, a British-based aerospace and industrial manufacturer, plans to expand its business in Indonesia."I think within the next five years we will be able to expand our business in Indonesia," the company's chairman, Ralph Robins told...

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Croatia sets up plant here

Croatia sets up plant here JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Croatia yesterday forged closer ties by signing a cooperation agreement to build an electricity equipment plant in a ceremony here, which was attended by visiting Croatian Prime Minister Nikica Valentic.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Domestic affairs key to RI's international role

Domestic affairs key to RI's international role JAKARTA (JP): As Indonesia assumes a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, experts and academics noted the resolution of domestic matters as a prerequisite to boosting the country's international role and image.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Driver's license

Driver's licenseFrom NeracaIt seems to me that it is better for people to renew their driver's license in the Jakarta Police Office by themselves rather than through the service of a middle man. Here I would like to share my experience in this business.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Bekasi roads poorly lit despite huge subsidies

Bekasi roads poorly lit despite huge subsidies BEKASI (JP): Bekasi residents are complaining that the area's main roads are still poorly lit, despite reports of the state electricity company PLN receiving Rp 3 billion in yearly subsidies from private developers earmarked especially for street...

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Environmental laboratories to be upgraded

Environmental laboratories to be upgraded JAKARTA (JP): The Environmental Impact Management Agency (Bapedal) will upgrade its environmental laboratories across the country to guarantee a standardized system of pollution control.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Sawangan farmers protest

Sawangan farmers protest JAKARTA (JP): A bus load of farmers and their families from Sawangan, Bogor, went to the National Commission on Human Rights headquarters yesterday calling for their intervention to release four of their fellow farmers now under police detention.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Batam jobs only for single women

Batam jobs only for single women MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The provincial government will send 600 young, unmarried female job seekers to work with companies on rapidly growing Batam Island this year.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

CitraLand hotel has new manager

CitraLand hotel has new manager JAKARTA (JP): A cocktail party was held over the weekend to welcome Hans Jorg Seiler, the newly appointed General Manager of CitraLand Hotel Jakarta, and to bid farewell to his predecessor Frank Liepmann.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Women warned to widen horizon

Women warned to widen horizon JAKARTA (JP): If women don't want to be forever outwitted by men, then they must broaden their horizons, Mrs. Yogie S. M. warned yesterday.The boss of the Association of Civil Servants' Wives (Dharma Wanita) under the home affairs ministry said women must better...

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Telkom promises faster installation

Telkom promises faster installation JAKARTA: PT Telkom yesterday said that new telephone lines in Jakarta should be connected from the moment they are installed and that subscribers should no longer wait a long time.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Lawyers of Metromini bus driver reject murder charges

Lawyers of Metromini bus driver reject murder charges JAKARTA (JP): The lawyers of Ramses Silitonga have objected to the prosecutors' indictment in which their client is charged with murder. Ramses was the driver of a Metromini bus that plunged into the Sunter River, North Jakarta, in March.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Traffic jams

Traffic jams I am writing this letter, as a concern citizen, regarding the traffic jams that occur every day in Jakarta. Lately it has been more so and this nuisance has been taken as a way of life for Jakartans.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Expert team submits study on city traffic

Expert team submits study on city traffic JAKARTA (JP): A team of experts from the Bandung Technology Institute has submitted its study of traffic conditions in Jakarta with a number recommendations on how to overcome the congestion.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Inaccurate reporting

Inaccurate reporting I refer to The Jakarta Post, Jan. 12, 1995 and in particular to an article on page 1 More Merpati crash victims found, and Jan. 13 on page 2 440 new doctors placed in Irian.Both appear to have a trap for the unwary reader, even if the reports are not deliberately deceptive.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Asia poised for bigger coffee output

Asia poised for bigger coffee output SINGAPORE (AFP): Asia's share of global coffee supplies should increase substantially following upbeat production forecasts yesterday by leading producers Indonesia and Vietnam at a regional coffee conference here, officials said.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

North Sea output hurts oil prices, OPEC says

North Sea output hurts oil prices, OPEC says DOHA (Reuter): OPEC President Ida Bagus Sudjana of Indonesia arrived in Qatar yesterday at the start of a Gulf Arab tour and said high North Sea oil production was affecting oil prices.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Merapi gushes burning lava

Merapi gushes burning lava SEMARANG, Central Java: Almost two months after its latest lethal eruption, Mount Merapi continues to gush burning lava.Officials at the Directorate of Geology office in Yogyakarta said the 3,962 meter high volcano gushed fiery lava 17 times on Sunday.

Tue, 17 Jan 1995

Newscast in English

Newscast in English As there are a number of expatriates as well as local people understanding English, SCTV or TVRI should broadcast English news at least once in a day in Surabaya.If this is considered, people will be thankful. R.B. SHAHJakarta

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