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Fri, 23 Sep 1994
Alcatel wins GSM contract
Alcatel wins GSM contract JAKARTA (JP): Alcatel of France has received confirmation from the state-owned PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo) to proceed with the implementation of phase two of its GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) digital cellular infrastructure deployment plan.
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
Shorter school week rejected
Shorter school week rejected SEMARANG, Central Java: The local chapter of the United Development Party (PPP) says the five-day school week scheme which is being phased in on an experimental basis in the province is affecting the attendance of afternoon Islamic schools.
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
W. Jakarta destroys 179,000 bottles
W. Jakarta destroys 179,000 bottles The West Jakarta authorities crushed more than 179,000 bottles of alcoholic beverages with bulldozers at a ceremony attended by mayoralty officials on Wednesday.The beverages, with a more than five percent alcohol content, were seized by the military sponsored...
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
Golkar asks govt to curb cement prices
Golkar asks govt to curb cement prices JAKARTA (JP): The ruling Golkar faction at the House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday appealed to the government and all related parties to take immediate actions to curb the soaring cement prices.
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
RI's plywood exports to recover: Hasan
RI's plywood exports to recover: Hasan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's plywood exports will likely recover in the coming months after declining over the last three months, chairman of the Association of Indonesian Wood Panel Producers (Apkindo) Mohammad (Bob) Hasan says.
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
`SWA' holds seminar on brand awareness
`SWA' holds seminar on brand awareness The SWA Sembada economic and business monthly magazine is to hold a seminar on brand awareness tomorrow.The seminar will take place at the Enteos Convention Center, BRI Tower II, Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta. It will start at 8 a.m. and last until 2 p.m.
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
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.
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
A test-water visit
A test-water visit Vice President Try Sutrisno is now in Australia on an unofficial visit. Because he is the highest level Indonesian leader to visit our neighbor to the south since President Soeharto's visit there in 1975, his trip holds great significance as a sign of improving...
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
Conversion of fertile land prohibited, Ginandjar says
Conversion of fertile land prohibited, Ginandjar says JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita said the government would no longer allow conversion of fertile land into industrial projects fearing they may threaten the country's rice self-sufficiency.
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
No good Neon
No good NeonFrom Media IndonesiaSome time ago I bought four 10-Watt neon tubes produced by Sanex Electronics Co. Ltd.. They cost Rp 12,000 each at "H" electronics shop in Blok-A, South Jakarta.The words "long life" are clearly written on the green package, but, in reality, the tubes only lasted...
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
Increasing prices of land hamper housing development
Increasing prices of land hamper housing development JAKARTA (JP): Problems related to land acquisition are hampering the development of low cost housing for civil servants under a compulsory savings scheme, Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tanjung says.
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
Thanks for the Sunday Post
Thanks for the Sunday Post I would like to thank you for making The Jakarta Post available on Sundays. May The Jakarta Post continue to boost its circulation.Although it's not very important, I would like to make the following comments.
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
Ulemas worry about gambling
Ulemas worry about gambling SEMARANG, Central Java: The local chapter of the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) has expressed concern over widespread gambling in the province."It's a worrying development. The government should take action against gamblers before they create social unrest," said Sahal...
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
Try calls for nuclear-free regional zone
Try calls for nuclear-free regional zone JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno in Canberra yesterday called for the creation of a nuclear-free zone in Southeast Asia, hinting that its establishment could begin as early as next year.
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
Sailor gets six years for rape
Sailor gets six years for rape The North Jakarta District Court yesterday sentenced a sailor to six years imprisonment for raping his own maid in February."According to the facts presented during the court session, I found Nasir Baco guilty beyond any reasonable doubt and therefore sentenced him to...
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
SBSI chief collapses during court hearing
SBSI chief collapses during court hearing JAKARTA (JP): Muchtar Pakpahan, the chairman of the rebel Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI), collapsed during a court hearing in Medan yesterday as he was reading his defense against charges of inciting workers to violence last April.
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
Over-age allegations are shrugged off
Over-age allegations are shrugged off JAKARTA (JP): The semifinalists at the 29th Asian Youth Under- 19 soccer championship shrugged off over-age allegations as they prepared for today's battles.The Syrian, Japanese, Iraqi and Thai sides gave no trace of anxiety about the sportsmanship row as they...
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
Derogatory comments
Derogatory comments I was listening to Lewis Turner's radio program "Expats' Night" on Kiss FM on the night of Sept. 15 and was hurt by a particular lady's derogatory comments about Indonesia.If she doesn't like the people, the climate, the food or our complicated currency, I suggest she discuss...
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
Six or five school day?
Six or five school day?From Suara KaryaThe government has introduced a five-day work week, allowing weekends off. This regulation naturally also alters the work hours. Several offices have already begun to implement the new regulation on a trial basis. Some schools have followed the example.
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
Cloverleaf Double-cross
Cloverleaf Double-crossFrom NeracaAs a regular user of the Semanggi Cloverleaf road, I regret its frequent closure by traffic police. The closure adds time and frustration to my trip from Jl. Gatot Subroto to Jl.
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
B is for bribery
B is for briberyFrom KompasI am concerned about conditions in our education system, specifically in one particular school in Sunter Podomoro, North Jakarta. It is no longer a secret that teachers there are accepting bribes from parents.
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
China refuses to commit itself to Asian Games
China refuses to commit itself to Asian Games BEIJING (Reuter): China yesterday declined to rule out a boycott of the Asian Games and warned Japan of grave consequences if it did not reverse its decision to grant entry to a senior official from arch rival Taiwan.
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
The Listening Post
The Listening Post * The launch of a new series of texts in EFL for Indonesian learners is always an occasion to celebrate; apart from the very important and worthwhile goal of providing study materials for thousands of people who might otherwise not found them, texts, especially when backed by the...
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
Security, business may dominate EU-ASEAN talks
Security, business may dominate EU-ASEAN talks BONN (Reuter): Security concerns and business opportunities are set to dominate a two-day meeting of West European and Southeast Asian foreign ministers beginning today.
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
68 RI banks listed among Asia's largest
68 RI banks listed among Asia's largest JAKARTA (JP): Sixty-eight of Indonesia's 234 banks have been listed among Asia's 500 largest commercial banks, which last year recorded good performances in assets, deposits, loans, profits and growth.
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
Dengue kills six children
Dengue kills six children MAJALENGKA, West Java: Six children have died of the dengue hemorrhagic fever spreading through two subdistricts over the past week.Doctors in the stricken areas have asked the Majalengka regency office to take the necessary measures to contain the epidemic, Antara said...
Fri, 23 Sep 1994
Leadership dispute rocks retail group
Leadership dispute rocks retail group Three top executives of the Indonesian Retailers Association said yesterday that the re-election of J.A. Sinungan as the organization's chairman is illegal.Sinungan, who is a commissioner of PT Inti Fashindo International retail outlets and chairman of the...
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
AFTA Council meets on ending regional trade barriers
AFTA Council meets on ending regional trade barriers CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AFP): The ASEAN Free Trade Council (AFTA) yesterday began considering a proposal to shorten its basic plan for reducing regional trade barriers from 15 to 10 years, while expanding the list of exclusions.
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
Fire razes 150 houses
Fire razes 150 houses SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: At least 150 houses were razed by fire in the city early on Thursday.Witnesses said the fire began at an old house in the area.There were no casualties, the Antara news agency reported.This is the second major fire in the city in the past two days.
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
Beware of dysentery
Beware of dysentery JAKARTA: The Ministry of Health has appealed to people in drought-stricken areas to be vigilant about any possible outbreak of dysentery due to the lack of clean water.The ministry has issued a circular to local governments, asking them to campaign about cleanliness because in...
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
War games with Aussies
War games with Aussies MALANG, East Java: The Indonesian and Australian air forces launched a joint exercise on Wednesday.Codenamed Rajawali Ausindo, the week-long exercise is intended to improve the professionalism of the two forces in supplying logistics by air, according to Antara.
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
Vice President Try Sutrisno in Canberra to boost ties
Vice President Try Sutrisno in Canberra to boost ties JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno and three cabinet ministers arrived in Sydney yesterday, marking the highest ranking visit by an Indonesian official to Australia in nearly two decades.
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
Protectionism hurts small businesses
Protectionism hurts small businesses JAKARTA (JP): Protection for upstream industries has done more harm than good to small and medium-sized businesses, particularly those exporting their products, economist Djisman Simandjuntak says.
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
RI's financial structure grows stronger: Soedradjat
RI's financial structure grows stronger: Soedradjat JAKARTA (JP): The growing capital market will soon compete with the banking industry to finance economic activities, Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono says.
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
Illegal gambling rising
Illegal gambling rising SEMARANG: The Central Java Police have formed a special unit to wipe out gambling dens in Semarang, Surakarta, Yogyakarta, Purwokerto and Magelang.Central Java Police Chief Brig. Gen. Hariman A.S.
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
`Tempo' staff split on future of the magazine
`Tempo' staff split on future of the magazine JAKARTA (JP): Some 162 employees of the defunct Tempo news magazine have accepted an offer by timber tycoon Mohammad (Bob) Hasan to join in his endeavor to start a new magazine, but only 22 of them are journalists.
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
Union activist faces jail term
Union activist faces jail term MEDAN, North Sumatra: A government prosecutor is demanding the district court to sentence the secretary of the local branch of the All Indonesian Prosperity Labor Union (SBSI) to a year imprisonment for allegedly instigating a violent labor demonstration in April.
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
Indonesia defends decision to export DDT stock to Nepal
Indonesia defends decision to export DDT stock to NepalBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): The government has defended its decision to unload some of its stock of DDT, a pesticide hazardous to health and the environment, to Nepal stressing that it was at the request of the importing country.Dr. Hadi M.
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
Funds for poor villages used mostly for savings and loans
Funds for poor villages used mostly for savings and loans JAKARTA (JP): The majority of the funds under the presidential aid program for poor villages, known by its Indonesian acronym IDT, has been used as seed capital for savings and loans schemes, according to a senior official of the Ministry of...
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
Ministers of EU, ASEAN to begin meeting today
Ministers of EU, ASEAN to begin meeting today JAKARTA (JP): Ministers of European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are to start a three-day dialog on economic and political cooperation, in the German city of Karlsruhe today.
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
Mulialand to build $15m underpass
Mulialand to build $15m underpass Mulia Intipelangi, a subsidiary of PT Mulialand Group, will build a US$15 million underpass at the Tomang exchange in West Jakarta.Joko S. Tjandra, the president of Mulialand, said yesterday that the underpass is expected to help ease traffic congestion in the area.
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
New railway service soon
New railway service soon BANDUNG: PT Arion Paramita Group, a private transportation company, will launch a new executive train service linking Jakarta and the Central Java city of Surakarta (Solo) next August.
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
Toll road blocks path
Toll road blocks pathFrom NeracaI, attorney for the residents of Bangun Mulia, Medan Amplas District, request the attention of the Governor of North Sumatra to the obstruction of the access road to the people's rice fields due to the construction of the Belmera toll road.
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
Rock music in ferry
Rock music in ferryFrom KompasOn my recent return from Surabaya I went on to Bandarlampung, making the Merak-Bakauheni crossing on a KMF Titian Murni ferry. Because I was feeling tired I took a second class ticket in the hope that it would be quiet, restful and pleasant.
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
Police investigate fraud by two education foundations
Police investigate fraud by two education foundations JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta police will question executives of two private education foundations which are allegedly charging students millions of rupiah for nothing.
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
City to work with human rights body to monitor right abuses
City to work with human rights body to monitor right abuses JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja vowed on Tuesday to continue improving public services in the capital, saying also that the National Commission on Human Rights will help monitor the impact of development to avoid human rights...
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
More campaigning called for to prevent cancer
More campaigning called for to prevent cancer JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday called for a more concerted campaign to prevent the incidence of cancer in Indonesia, which if unchecked, could impose a heavy financial burden on the society as a whole.
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
Inflating project costs
Inflating project costs Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad's remarks early this week about the increasing tendency among Indonesian businessmen to mark up the costs of their investment projects reconfirmed the findings of the recent investigations into several large bad loans.
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
Child rescued from brothel
Child rescued from brothel JAMBI, Jambi: A 12 year-old junior high school student was rescued from a brothel by her parents last week.The girl ER had been taken to the owner of a brothel supplying prostitutes to hotels in town by a female fellow student, according to the Antara news agency.
Thu, 22 Sep 1994
AFC to crack down on age violations at U-19
AFC to crack down on age violations at U-19 JAKARTA (JP): The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has promised to take strong measures against any age violations proven to have occurred during the ongoing Asian Youth Under-19 soccer championship finals.