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Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
21 killed in road crash
21 killed in road crash MEDAN, North Sumatra: Twenty-one people were killed when a bus rammed into a truck which was parked on the Trans Sumatra Highway in Labuhan Batu regency on Sunday. The Berlian Baru bus was on its way from Rantau Prapat towards Pematang Siantar when its driver lost control while avoiding another bus coming in the opposite direction.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Environmental tragedy
Environmental tragedy A friend and I recently completed a trek in the Gunung Leuser National Park in Sumatra. During our stay we were greatly disturbed by the flagrant disregard for the park's boundaries shown by a few unscrupulous residents. Significant areas of the forest have been chopped down, with the wood being either burnt or left to rot. The cause of this apparent insanity is for the growing of tomato and chili plants.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian police nab 600 illegals
Malaysian police nab 600 illegals KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian police rounded up more than 600 illegal immigrants, comprising Bangladeshis, Indonesians, Burmese and Filipinos, following a swoop on a coastal town, officials said yesterday. The illegals, including 30 women, were spending their weekend in the town of Klang in central Selangor state when police zoomed in. Most of those caught were Bangladeshis.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Car taxes
Car taxes From Bisnis Indonesia According to reports, the Jakarta City legislative council has already given its approval to a draft regulation regarding a progressive system of taxes on motorized vehicles in the Jakarta area. The draft has reportedly been submitted to the Minister of Home Affairs for endorsement. So that the new regulation will be implemented fairly, I would like to make the following suggestions: 1.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Gulf to learn from Asia
Gulf to learn from Asia ABU DHABI (AFP): Gulf Arab states should copy the development experience of Japan and other Asian economic giants if they want to achieve adequate growth in non-oil sectors, a former World Bank expert says.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Huge power expansion
Huge power expansion The massive development of new power generation stations recently, as explained by Zuhal, the president of the State Electricity Company (PLN), augurs several encouraging trends. One significant advance is the doubling of PLN's generation capacity to more than 26,000 megawatts within the next five years, which will hopefully solve the severe electricity shortage which has been hindering industrial development since 1990.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's biggest shopping mall being built in Pluit
Indonesia's biggest shopping mall being built in Pluit JAKARTA (JP): Residents of North Jakarta will soon enjoy a new mega shopping mall called Mega Mall Pluit being built at a total cost of Rp 150 billion (US$68.7 million). Sri Purwanto, a public relations officer of the company, said over the weekend that the shopping mall, designed to be the biggest of its kind in the country, is owned and being developed by PT Duta Wisata Loka.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Apartments for fire victims
Apartments for fire victims Victims of the fire which gutted hundreds of houses at Bendungan Hilir, Tanah Abang subdistrict, Central Jakarta, on Friday, have supported the municipality's plan to build apartments on the old fire site. The support was contained in a formal statement submitted by 15 neighborhood chiefs of the area and a number of the fire victims to Mayor Abdul Kahfi who previously had disclosed the plan to them. The fire left a total of 465 families homeless.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Major trading houses' joint ventures soaring
Major trading houses' joint ventures soaring TOKYO (AFP): The number of Asian joint ventures affiliated with six major Japanese trading houses is rapidly increasing, notably in China, where the figure is expected to surge 79 percent in the year to next March, according to a survey published yesterday. Six major traders -- Mitsubishi Corp., Mitsui and Co. Ltd., Marubeni Corp., Sumitomo Corp., Itochu Corp. and Nissho Iwai Corp.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Missionaries repatriated
Missionaries repatriated JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The government's plan to repatriate foreign missionaries under the "Indonesianization" of Christian propagation is a blow to the provincial administration, governor Jacob Pattipi said Saturday. Pattipi said Irian Jaya needed foreign missionaries not only to propagate Christianity but also to help the local government develop the numerous isolated villages on the sparsely populated island.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV Today
TV Today TVRI 2:00 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 TV Series: International Family Classic 4:30 Iptek 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: East Java 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Open University 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Insight 8:05 Drama 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 11:05 Late News 11:15 Film: Barbarosa Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Radar installed at troubled airport
Radar installed at troubled airport KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): A mobile radar has been installed at Kuala Lumpur's airport to replace one knocked out by a fire but it will be another week before flight schedules return to normal, Malaysian Airlines System said yesterday. A mobile radar system, on loan from South Africa, was installed at Subang international airport on Sunday.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ulemas facing rising temptation to join with PDI
Ulemas facing rising temptation to join with PDI JAKARTA (JP): Moslem ulemas who opposed the re-election of the United Development Party's Ismail Hasan Metareum are becoming increasingly tempted to shift their support to the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI). Yesterday, the Indonesian Moslems Assembly (MMI), a mass organization affiliated with PDI, said it plans to invite top ulemas Alawy Muhammad and Abdurrahman Wahid to its congress later this month.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bapindo bosses sacrificed banking principles: Witness
Bapindo bosses sacrificed banking principles: Witness JAKARTA (JP): The directors of Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) sacrificed banking principles in 1989 when they extended loans to Golden Key Group because they wanted to help the company beat a deadline to win a project.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Man may get 5 years for raping maid
Man may get 5 years for raping maid JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutor H.P.W. Soekewi urged the North Jakarta District Court, yesterday, to sentence Ferdinand Sitompul to five years imprisonment for allegedly raping a maid. "Your honor -- Ferdinand has, beyond any doubt, been found guilty of raping and battering a maid," said Soekewi. She added that Sitompul deserved five years imprisonment.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Quality human resources
Quality human resources During the sixth five-year development plan we must focus our attention on enhancing the quality of human resources and the quality of the life. The values of social justice must touch every aspect of life. According to President Soeharto, the nation will be faced with more complicated challenges during this phase. This is not only due to the unpredictability of global development but also the increased development of the country.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Prevent pregnancy!
Prevent pregnancy! When this letter appears in The Jakarta Post, the International Conference on Population and Development, held in Cairo may just have ended. Controversial issues linked to fertility and the status of women have been the topics of the conference. The main objectives of this conference are: to stabilize population growth and fight endemic under-development.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tasik ready for NU parlay
Tasik ready for NU parlay BANDUNG: The host organizers of the upcoming congress of Nahdlatul Ulama, Indonesia's largest Moslem organization, says they are ready to accommodate the participants and observers to the big gathering. The Cipasung Moslem boarding school in Tasikmalaya, where the congress will be held, said it is anticipating 5,000 people, including 3,500 delegates. The congress is expected to be opened by President Soeharto, according to the Antara news agency.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ulemas and Politics: The case of the NU `kiyai'
Ulemas and Politics: The case of the NU `kiyai' Nahdlatul Ulama politicians, disappointed by the recent congress of the United Development Party, are contemplating joining the Indonesian Democratic Party, while others are toying with the idea of setting up a new political entity. Moslem intellectual Azyumardi Azra sees this thinking as unrealistic. JAKARTA (JP): Some interesting developments have unfolded in the aftermath of the recent third congress of the United Development Party (PPP).
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
PSP to see more profits
PSP to see more profits JAKARTA (JP): PT Putra Surya Perkasa, a private real estate developer, estimates a 316 percent increase in this year's net profits which will be due to a growth in sales. The company's senior vice president, Jacob Kang, told reporters over the weekend that his company will likely see a net profit of Rp 80 billion (US$36.73 million) this year, more than three times last year's profits of Rp 19.23 billion. "Last year, we just focused on the business of property rental.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Water supply to some areas stopped
Water supply to some areas stopped The City Water Company, PAM Jaya, announced yesterday that its services to some areas in the city will be stopped for several hours today due to the installation of a remote control system in an electrical relay station. The stoppage will last from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt introduces workers export quota
Govt introduces workers export quota JAKARTA (JP): The government effective Jan. 1 will enforce a quota system on the number of persons a manpower supplier company can send as part of its scheme to phase out the sending of unskilled workers. Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief told reporters that the ministerial decree regulating the quota has already been signed and approved by President Soeharto.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
House welcomes next tax bills as revenue getters
House welcomes next tax bills as revenue getters JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday welcomed the tax bills which will improve law enforcement among taxpayers and streamline the tax collection system. The four political factions of the House said in their general views on the bills, in a plenary session that will amend the tax laws introduced in 1984, that law enforcement is a key factor in increasing the government's tax receipts.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
NGOs demand release of Moslem sect leader and family
NGOs demand release of Moslem sect leader and family KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian human rights groups yesterday demanded the immediate release of a Moslem sect leader and his wife, who were keeping their six-month-old baby with them while under state detention. "We are deeply concerned for Mubaraka, the baby daughter of Ashaari Muhammad and Khadija Aam, who is now being detained with her parents," R. Sivarasa, a spokesman for six non-governmental organizations (NGOs), told reporters.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Islanders told to shop by mail
Islanders told to shop by mail PEKANBARU, Riau: The state post office company `Perum Pos dan Giro' is introducing a "shop by mail" service to facilitate the people in this province. Syahril Lubis, head of the company's local branch, said shopping by mail can offer goods at competitive prices with the added bonus that the goods will be delivered to their doorsteps. The company has produced a brochure that it is distributing to homes in the province, he said. (emb)
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
3,000 dogs vaccinated
3,000 dogs vaccinated SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The provincial government embarked on a two-week anti-rabies campaign Saturday, providing vaccinations for 3,000 pet dogs. Deputy governor Said Abdurrachman said the campaign aimed at making East Kalimantan rabies-free. Rabies, commonly transmitted by infected dogs, remains a "dreadful problem" in the province. The latest report of rabies was reported when a man suffering the disease was admitted to the hospital in 1991.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI forest concessions restructured
RI forest concessions restructured JAKARTA (JP): A ministerial decree will force the merger of 195 forest concessions into a smaller number in the coming five years under a new management system aimed at assuring the sustainability of Indonesian forests.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Execution of Kupang convicts imminent
Execution of Kupang convicts imminent JAKARTA (JP): Three men sentenced to death for murdering an entire family in 1989 will be executed soon. They were allowed to meet with their close relatives for the last time last weekend at a penitentiary in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. "The three men are still here. We're just waiting for the word from the Attorney General's Office in Jakarta," a staff member at the Penfui penitentiary, who requested anonymity, told The Jakarta Post by phone yesterday.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sindunegara will become doctor
Sindunegara will become doctor Karyana Sindunegara, 62, a senior lecturer from the Diponegoro University in Semarang, Central Java, will be inducted on Wednesday as doctor on literature at an inauguration ceremony at the School of Literature of the University of Indonesia (UI) in Depok. At his induction, Soedradjat is scheduled to present a scientific paper entitled Pengaruh Matra Sansekerta di Indonesia (the Influence of Sanskrit Words in Indonesian Language) .
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI introduces human resource development draft
RI introduces human resource development draft By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat YOGYAKARTA (JP): Indonesia introduced yesterday a draft declaration on human resource development for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), which will be proposed to the forum's ministerial meeting in Jakarta in November.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Repeat offender fatally shot for resisting arrest
Repeat offender fatally shot for resisting arrest JAKARTA (JP): A much-sought after recidivist, who had been in jail eight times since 1982, was shot to death by city police in the wee hours yesterday. City Police spokesman Lt. Col. A. Latief Rabar said that Sugeng, 31, was gunned down when he tried to escape during a raid in Karet Tengsin, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta. "After firing two warning shots, the officers in charge had no other choice but to shoot his leg and back," Latief said.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Population conference
Population conference I have been closely following the news coming out of the International Population Conference in Cairo as published by The Jakarta Post. However, I find that the Post has so far not carried the message sent by the Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa to the Conference. In this message, she has called for a fight against abortion and has described it as the greatest destroyer of peace in the world.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Senior officials of APEC forum hail EPG report
Senior officials of APEC forum hail EPG report By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat YOGYAKARTA (JP): Senior officials of the 17 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum yesterday gave a positive response to a report by a special task force which recommended the implementation of free trade by the year 2020. "Many gave their support to the thrust of the report ... They reacted positively," said Indonesia's Wisber Loeis, who chaired yesterday's meeting of APEC officials.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Thailand scalps favorite Japan 2-0 in U-19 opener
Thailand scalps favorite Japan 2-0 in U-19 opener JAKARTA (JP): Thailand lived up to its billing as a promising Asian soccer powerhouse as it pounded favorite Japan 2-0 in their Asian youth under-19 soccer championship opener yesterday. Efficient play paid dividends for the Thai youngsters, while the Japanese side, who were stretched throughout the 90 minutes of the match, found no room to score.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
It's visa-free to visit Turkey
It's visa-free to visit Turkey JAKARTA (JP): Beginning this Thursday, Indonesian passport holders intending to visit Turkey will no longer need a visa to enter the country. "This decision was made in the light of the friendly relations between Turkey and Indonesia, with the purpose of developing cooperation between Turkish and Indonesian peoples in every field," the Turkish embassy said in a statement yesterday.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rainy season likely to come late for most of Java: Karjoto
Rainy season likely to come late for most of Java: Karjoto JAKARTA (JP): The weathermen have more bad news for farmers, the government and the people of Java and eastern Indonesia who are experiencing water shortages. The official weather agency predicts that the rainy season is coming late this year for many parts of Indonesia, and for some it won't even start until December. When it does finally come, the rainfall in some areas is predicted to be below normal.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sri Bintang wants merger of public transit companies
Sri Bintang wants merger of public transit companies JAKARTA (JP): An outspoken member of the House of Representatives has suggested the authority to ask all privately- owned public transportation companies to merge so that they can be properly controlled in order to provide more comfortable desirable transportation means. "In many countries, public transportation is always monopolized by the authorities which assign a special body to oversee it," Sri-Bintang Pamungkas told a seminar yesterday.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jobseekers outpace jobs
Jobseekers outpace jobs DILI, East Timor: The size of East Timor's workforce has been increasing at an annual rate of 3.74 in the last five years while the number of job opportunities are increasing at a pace of 3.37 percent, according to head of the Manpower Office Anton Setyono. Anton explained that the East Timor work force increases rapidly largely because a greater number of local women are now opting to work.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
State keeps postal service monopoly
State keeps postal service monopoly JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned postal service Perum Pos dan Giro (PPG) will continue its monopoly in the handling of letters, postcards and aerograms under a new regulation. Under the new regulation, signed by Director General of Post and Telecommunications Djakaria Purawidjaja last month, the state postal service will also a monopoly on selling stamps.
Tue, 13 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Great Olajuwon gives brief basketball clinic
Great Olajuwon gives brief basketball clinic JAKARTA (JP): It was too short to be called a course, but the almost 30 minute basketball clinic put on by superstar Hakeem "the Dream" Olajuwon will live forever in the minds of the Indonesian junior players present. Dapper in a long sleeve dress shirt replete with necktie, the towering Olajuwon did indeed break a sweat while demonstrating his blistering skills to the youngsters at Senayan basketball hall yesterday.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sanyo's refrigerator plant
Sanyo's refrigerator plant JAKARTA (JP): The Japan-based Sanyo electronics manufacturer will relocate its refrigerator plant to Bekasi, east of Jakarta, next year, an executive says. The president of PT Sanyo Industries Indonesia, Koji Miyagawa, told reporters here Saturday that the Japanese manufacturer prefers to relocate its plant from Japan to Indonesia because the electronics market in Malaysia and Singapore has become saturated.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Construction of $2.6b power plant begins
Construction of $2.6b power plant begins By Frits H. Pangemanan PROBOLINGGO, East Java (JP): PT Paiton Energy Company began constructing its US$2.6 billion power plant here under loan commitments worth $2.05 billion from international financial institutions. Under the umbrella of a consortium of Indonesian, Japanese and American firms, PT Paiton embarked on its 1,230-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant at a ceremony officiated by East Java's Governor Basofi Sudirman on Saturday.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
More than 3,000 drivers fined
More than 3,000 drivers fined The City police announced that it has fined at least 3,465 drivers who committed traffic violations during the period between Sept.1 and 7. Antara news agency reported that Metro Mini bus drivers topped the list of the violators with a total of 827 cases. Next came PPD, Mayasari Bakti and Kopaja drivers. "A total of 380 fine sheets were issued for other public transportations, such as taxis and minivans," said Maj.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Man charged with swindling Rp 1.5b
Man charged with swindling Rp 1.5b METRO, Lampung: A bank employee will soon stand trial on charges of swindling Rp 1.5 billion (US$690,000) from the local branch of Bank Pembangunan Daerah. Head of the Metro district court Suratman said that although the court had received the dossier, the exact date of the opening trial has yet to be determined. "Possibly next week," he told Antara. The corruption case is one of the largest that the Central Lampung regency has ever brought to trial.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Israeli woman can enter KL for child abuse forum
Israeli woman can enter KL for child abuse forum KUALA LUMPUR (Kyodo): An Israeli woman has been allowed to enter Malaysia to attend an international forum on child abuse in what is seen as a strong indication that Malaysia is moving toward opening links with Israel, forum organizers said yesterday. In the absence of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Israeli visitors are barred from Malaysia, and Malaysians from visiting Israel.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
VLEACH approach best tool for environmental impact
VLEACH approach best tool for environmental impact By Imam Soeseno JAKARTA (JP): Imagine a situation in which you, a hydrologist, are involved in conducting an environmental impact assessment (EIA) of a proposed golf course. As a hydrologist, you would normally deal not only with the quantification of water dynamics in the proposed location, but also be responsible for the prediction of contaminant migration due to future activities related to the golf course.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Special games festival planned
Special games festival planned A total of 100 former mental patients and lepers will be among the physically and mentally handicapped athletes taking part in a sports meet and art festival on Sept. 13 and Sept. 14 at Cipayung, East Jakarta. The head of the organizing committee, Ruslan A. Roni, told reporters that the participation of the former patients of mental health facilities in the special games was suggested by the wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Try Sutrisno.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Batam becomes transit point for illegal workers
Batam becomes transit point for illegal workers BATAM, Riau (JP): Two motorboats carrying 70 people set off from a luxury house by a stream one recent, dark night. Their engines had been switched off and the boats were quietly paddled along the stream towards the sea. Once they reached the open sea, the engines were turned on and from there, it was smooth sailing to the coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Powered by their 600 horsepower twin engines, the ride takes between 10 and 15 minutes.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Traffic engineer for Jakarta
Traffic engineer for Jakarta "One way traffic even creates new problems," said Tubagus M. Rais (Jakarta Post, Sept.1). He is quite right, but it is not only one-way traffic. It is total lack of foresight. About three years ago I wrote in this column that the only hope of solving Jakarta's ghastly situation was for Jakarta city administration to engage the services of a highly qualified traffic engineer from a Western country.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Taxi meters
Taxi meters From Media Indonesia On Monday, Sept. 5, a friend and I were using President Taxi No. 2053, going from Kampung Rambutan to Lenteng Agung. The driver was reluctant to take us because it was a short ride, but was forced to because the company's rules state that passengers must be served, whatever the distance. Because we were tired, we paid no attention to the meter. Imagine my disbelieve when ordered to pay a fare of Rp 9,000 -- far from the usual Rp 4,500 to Rp 5,000.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia holds Qatar 1-1 in U-19 soccer tourney
Indonesia holds Qatar 1-1 in U-19 soccer tourney JAKARTA (JP): A year of training in Italy was far from enough for young Indonesian players, who started the season with a mediocre performance in the 29th Asian youth, under-19 soccer championship with a 1-1 draw against Qatar. More than 40,000 fans had to wait at Senayan stadium for 45 agonizing minutes to make sure that their favorites would not leave their first test red-faced.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Driver hits police car
Driver hits police car Police have detained a driver of a sand truck who deliberately slammed his vehicle into a police patrol van on Thursday in Pekajon, Bekasi. The driver identified only as JB, 21, ran his truck into the van carrying a group of policemen who were trying to apprehend him after he had hit a Toyota Kijang van and a motorcycle, a police spokesman said as quoted by Kompas. "He sped up after hitting the Toyota and the bike.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto tells Jakartans not to be complacent
Soeharto tells Jakartans not to be complacent JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto told residents of Jakarta on Saturday not to be complacent after winning the nation's most prestigious development award. "Complacency could weaken our zest for development and consume our alertness," Soeharto said after presenting the Parasamya Purnakarya Nugraha development award to Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja at a ceremony at the Jakarta Fairgrounds.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cooperatives launch cotton plantations
Cooperatives launch cotton plantations JAKARTA (JP): Cooperatives and farmers, in cooperation with Unitex of Japan, are establishing one million hectares of cotton plantations in South Sulawesi with an initial investment of Rp 5 billion (US$2.3 million). Chairman of the Association of Indonesian Employee Cooperatives (Inkopkar) Agus Sudono told reporters here over the weekend that the plantations are being established in six regencies throughout the province.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Asian police, experts to help fight crime in Australia
Asian police, experts to help fight crime in Australia SYDNEY (Reuter): Police in Australia's most populous state are planning to recruit Asian police and crime experts after the murder of a local politician who campaigned strongly against Asian gangs in a Sydney suburb. New South Wales police minister Garry West said yesterday that new amendments to the state's Police Act would allow the recruiting of ranking Asian officers or those with expertise in organized crime.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian firm to export water
Malaysian firm to export water KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malaysian company plans to sell drinking water from the largest man-made lake in Southeast Asia to West Asia and Africa, officials and news reports said yesterday. Ambangan Selasih Sdn. Bhd., a private firm in the northeastern state of Trengganu, will export about 39 million tons of water annually from the state's Kenyir Lake from 1996, officials said.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bailing out Kanindo comes first, minister says
Bailing out Kanindo comes first, minister says JAKARTA (JP): The government, under strong pressure to prosecute businessman Robby Tjahjadi for the debt problems at his textile business empire, says that its chief priority is to rescue the company in which huge sums of state funds have been invested. "The most important thing is to keep Kanindo in operation, since several shareholders and banks are involved in the company's financing," Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said on Saturday.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RP ship leaks oil but no damage
RP ship leaks oil but no damage MANILA (Reuter): A Philippine Navy ship with a cracked hull leaked oil off southern Palawan island but the spillage was minor and caused no damage to mangrove forests, the Navy said yesterday. It denied reports by an official of the Presidential Committee on Oil Spill Prevention that the vessel had generated an oil slick two kilometers long and 1.5 kilometers wide in Ulugan Bay, Palawan.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
British TV bans MPI forestry ad
British TV bans MPI forestry ad In response to your article about the British TV body suspending the forestry commercial paid for and produced by the Indonesian Forestry Community (MPI), published on Aug. 15, 1994. The executive president of Association of Indonesian Wood Panel Producers, A.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
China buys stake in RI
China buys stake in RI BEIJING (Reuter): The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) said on Saturday it had bought a 32.58 percent stake in oilfields off Indonesia, becoming their biggest single shareholder. CNOOC did not say how much it paid. A company statement said it was optimistic about returns and the oilfields in the Malacca Strait had "encouraging potential". The purchase was CNOOC's first oil development overseas. It acquired the shares from the U.S.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lack of legal certainty affects RI's exports
Lack of legal certainty affects RI's exports JAKARTA (JP): The lack of legal certainty in Indonesia, which is most noticeable in the poor enforcement of law, is affecting Indonesia's export performance, according to a law professor. Charles Himawan, the former dean of the Law School of the University of Indonesia, said the lack of legal certainty in Indonesia can discourage foreign traders and investors from doing business with Indonesia.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Opening more gateways
Opening more gateways The new Indonesia-Singapore air service agreement to be signed in Central Java later this month bears a new, fundamental development. For the first time, Indonesia's bilateral civil aviation pact will include private airliners.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Too much or not enough
Too much or not enough Although inflation in August was at 0.89 percent, which is lower than the 1.37 percent we saw in July, the rise in the price of food alone is a high 1.46 percent. This price hike is primarily caused by the 5.27 percent increase for rice, which was due to the drought. The government's move to increase the supply of rice in the marketplace has helped tone down prices.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Undercover agents assigned to catch crooked cops
Undercover agents assigned to catch crooked cops JAKARTA (JP): The city police chief has ordered the heads of related directorates to deploy plainclothes officers to arrest policemen found violating standard procedures when ticketing people breaking the traffic law. "Disobedient police personnel deserve harsh punishment for their delinquency," Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto told reporters on Saturday.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Robbers make off with valuables
Robbers make off with valuables A gang of burglars armed with daggers and sickles broke into the house of a resident of Dukuh village, Cikupa sub-district on Friday, making off with 380 grams of gold and Rp 800,000 in cash. The victim, Somad, 52, told police that he was rendered helpless as two of the robbers pointed sickles at his stomach.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia is still attractive: Keidanren
Indonesia is still attractive: Keidanren JAKARTA (JP): A Japanese business leader has hinted that Japanese investors are becoming more and more interested in doing businesses in China and India even though Indonesia's investment climate remains attractive.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Wanted robber arrested
Wanted robber arrested TEMANGGUNG, Central Java: The local police have arrested a man who has been on their wanted list for some time in connection with a series of thefts in the city. The 34-year-old fugitive, identified only by his initials TB, was shot in the leg twice by arresting officers as he tried to fight his way out, according to Antara. Police said he was linked to a number of robberies at electronics shops and cars. (emb)
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt prepared to admit value of traditional medicine
Govt prepared to admit value of traditional medicine JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Sujudi disclosed on Saturday that the government is prepared to recognize the practice of traditional medicine even as far as integrating it with its own health services alongside conventional medicine. For this Indonesia will turn to China, which has already incorporated traditional medicine into its health services system.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Peter Pan & the Pirates 3:00 Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 Students' Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Health program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: D.I. Yogyakarta 6:15 Village Program 6:30 International news 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series: Van Der Valk 9:00 World News 9:30 Indonesian music videos 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: The Hustler of Muscle Beach Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Feasibility of futures trading to be discussed
Feasibility of futures trading to be discussed JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Commodity Exchange Agency (Bapebti) will organize a series of seminars and workshops to discuss futures trading in a number of major cities in the country before introducing futures transactions.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Here are some more tricks that you can do with CorelDRAW!
Here are some more tricks that you can do with CorelDRAW! By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Here are some more things that you can do with CorelDRAW!. You can use any of these tricks to create stunning company logos or eye-catching headlines for your newsletter. Among the things I have created in the accompanying illustration, only Objects C and D needed the feature of CorelDRAW! 5.0. The rest can be accomplished with Version 4.0. Both the Intersect and Trim commands are new features of CorelDRAW!
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock market maintains upward momentum
Stock market maintains upward momentum JAKARTA (JP): The market continued its upward momentum last week as local and foreign investors followed the advice of a number of major securities houses to increase their investment in Indonesia. The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) Composite Index closed the week at 532.36, up 16.80 points from the proceeding's week close of 515.56. Several positive factors were the major force behind the market's sustained climb.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Young boy killed, 240 families homeless in Pejompongan fire
Young boy killed, 240 families homeless in Pejompongan fire JAKARTA (JP): An eight-year-old boy was killed and around 240 families were rendered homeless when a fire, believed to have been caused by a candle, razed a slum area in Pejompongan, Central Jakarta. The area, home of around 2,000 people, went up in flames on Friday evening. The blaze started at around 11 p.m. at the second floor of a house at the densely populated area. Police have questioned four witnesses in connection with the fire.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
170 Irian rebels back home
170 Irian rebels back home AMBON, Maluku: As many as 170 separatists seeking an independent Irian Jaya have returned from Papua New Guinea, according to the local military commander. Maj. Gen. Tarub, commander of the Trikora military command, who oversees security in Irian Jaya and Maluku, said the number excluded those who crossed the border secretly. Tarub said many separatists want to return and develop Irian Jaya now that the Papua New Guinea government considers them a burden.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Transportation agency wants action on taxis
Transportation agency wants action on taxis JAKARTA (JP): The Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) wants the municipality to order taxi companies to add cars to their fleets rather than permitting the operation of new taxi firms. Aip Syaifudin, head of Organda, said in order to meet the public demand for taxis, it is more important to reorganize the existing companies which have problems.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina vows to provide more fuel for Muara Baru
Pertamina vows to provide more fuel for Muara Baru JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned Pertamina oil and gas company will provide 700 kiloliters of diesel fuel to cope with the scarcity of fuel needed by trawlers operating in Muara Baru. "Part of the fuel has been sent to the Muara Baru fish port. The rest will be sent soon," Antara quoted Arya Imam Sanusi, the head of the Pertamina Logistics and Marketing Department, as saying over the weekend.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
For many jobseekers, it's sink or swim in Malaysia
For many jobseekers, it's sink or swim in Malaysia By Ridwan Sijabat BATAM, Riau (JP): Hundreds of workers are believed to cross into Malaysia illegally each week from this island. They should consider themselves fortunate. The worst that could happen to them is getting caught by Malaysian patrol boats. Even this is a rare occurrence. The distance between Batam and the southernmost coast of Johor state in Malaysia can be covered in a matter of 10 to 15 minutes.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia to develop agro-biotechnology
Indonesia to develop agro-biotechnology CIAWI, Bogor, West Java: Minister for Research and Technology B.J. Habibie says Indonesia will intensify its use of biotechnology to develop the agribusiness industry. "Agriculture has to be developed by applying biotechnology to spur the agribusiness industry as well as to improve farmers' standard of living," he said, while visiting a privately-owned horticulture and floriculture project here yesterday.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Additional 114,000 hectares of rice fields needed annually
Additional 114,000 hectares of rice fields needed annually BOGOR, West Java (JP): An additional 114,000 hectares of rice fields are needed every year to maintain the nation's self- sufficiency in rice until early next century, an agricultural expert says. Dr.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Try reveals main factors in progress of RI sports
Try reveals main factors in progress of RI sports JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's progress in sports depends on the availability of talent, patrons and coaches, Vice President Try Sutrisno said at the 11th anniversary of the National Sports Day (Haornas) at Maesa stadium, Tondano, North Sulawesi.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
State banks cut lending despite excess funds
State banks cut lending despite excess funds JAKARTA (JP): The country's six state banks significantly reduced their lending activities in the first semester of this year amid growing public scrutiny of their bad loan problems. A Bank Indonesia report shows that their lending portfolios increased only by three percent to Rp 73.98 trillion (US$35.22 million) as of May from Rp 71.76 billion as of last December.
Mon, 12 Sep 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, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Medan jails union leader
Medan jails union leader MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Medan District Court has sentenced an executive of the rebel Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union to six months in jail for his role in April's workers' riots. Irawadi, formerly the deputy chairman of the SBSI chapter in Medan, was found guilty on Friday of inciting others to violence, according to the Antara news agency. The government prosecutors had earlier demanded a nine year jail term.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Islamic students demonstrate
Islamic students demonstrate SEMARANG, Central Java: About 600 students of the state Walisongo Institute for Islamic Studies (IAIN) staged a demonstration Saturday to protest the government's plan to merge the school with one in Purwokerto. The demonstrators said the plan would only pose a major burden to the Purwokerto's IAIN Kalijogo, which is still far from ideal as an institution of higher learning.
Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Industrial estates need more roads
Industrial estates need more roads JAKARTA (JP): Rapid development makes it imperative to provide more roads to facilitate the transportation of the raw materials needed by the industry in Karawang and Bekasi and to carry products to market.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Public phone out of order
Public phone out of order From Neraca The public telephone in my area has been out of order for more than three months and no one from Telkom (telephone company) has ever shown up to repair it. As a result residents who have to make important calls have to go elsewhere to find a telephone. Through this letter I appeal the public telephone in question, which is located on Gang Tengah, Lenteng Agung, South Jakarta, be repaired as quickly as possible.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
City still needs more bus stops
City still needs more bus stops The city administration is still ignoring City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochamad Hindarto's call to build more bus stops in several strategic areas. The Antara news agency reported yesterday that in some areas in South and Central Jakarta many people crowd around at unauthorized spots to stop the buses. The areas which still need more bus stops are on Jl. Senen Raya, Jl. Kramat Raya, Jl. Kwitang, Jl. Matraman Raya, in Central Jakarta and Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jl.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
ID checks at discos
ID checks at discos BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: Police have enforced ID checks at the city's night clubs and discotheques to prevent minors from entering. "We are barring minors to stop them from indulging in an unhealthy environment, including using drugs and drinking alcohol," Balikpapan police chief Lt. Col. Sutarjo said as reported by the Antara news agency. Last weekend alone, police caught 40 minors trying to enter discotheques, he said.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Exhibition and seminar to promote traditional textiles
Exhibition and seminar to promote traditional textiles JAKARTA (JP): The National Museum will hold an international seminar and exhibition next week to portray the virtue of Indonesia's traditional textiles, something which Indonesians tend to underestimate. The museum's chief Suwati Kartiwa told reporters yesterday that many museums around the world use their collection of Indonesian cloths as the main point of reference and subject of study.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Strict deadline on haj registration
Strict deadline on haj registration JAKARTA (JP): The government will strictly enforce the registration deadline for the next haj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, so every participant can be subjected to adequate health checks. Next year's deadline will be three months prior to date of departure.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Experts see RI role in world diplomacy as continuing
Experts see RI role in world diplomacy as continuing JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is likely to remain influential in world diplomacy even after it rescinds its chairmanship of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1995, experts in international relations said yesterday. Speakers at a seminar to review two years of Indonesia's leadership of the 111-nation movement agreed that the chairmanship has further helped promote Indonesia's international standing as well as influence in international forums.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) closed lower in swift profit-taking yesterday, with the broader- based Composite Index easing slightly after recording gains in the last four weeks. The index yesterday closed at 532.35 from 532.84 on Thursday. The narrow-based GTDBS-50 Index also posted a slight rise to 130.41 from 130.21.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Talks on islands deadlocked
Talks on islands deadlocked JAKARTA (JP): Negotiations on the disputed islands of Sipadan and Ligitan ended in an impasse yesterday as Indonesia formally rejected Malaysia's proposal for arbitration by the United Nations' International Court of Justice (ICJ). "At present we as yet do not feel it necessary to involve a third party in resolving the bilateral matter between our two countries," said Izhar Ibrahim, the head of the Indonesian delegation, yesterday.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Quake rocks Ternate again
Quake rocks Ternate again TERNATE, Maluku: The tiny Ternate isle off of Halmahera was rocked by an earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale on Tuesday. There were no reports of casualties. Ternate and the neighboring Halmahera island were hit by a devastating earthquake early this year leaving at least two people dead and thousands of people homeless.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bystander killed in duel
Bystander killed in duel A worker stabbed one of his colleagues to death over the weekend while fighting over a prostitute at the Pelapela red light district in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta. The 19-year-old victim, identified only as Sbr, was initially trying to break up a fight between two other men. Police said that both of the men, who were intoxicated at the time, were competing for a date with one of the favorite prostitutes in the area.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
New hotel set up in Cikini
New hotel set up in Cikini JAKARTA (JP): PT Griyawisata Hotel Management and Consultant, a domestic hotel management firm, will open a three-star hotel on Jl. Cikini, Central Jakarta, next year. The hotel management agreement was signed here on Thursday by the company's president Idris Siregar and Ontoseno, president of PT Citrapuri Bhumicikini, the majority shareholder in the US$17 million hotel. Griyawisata controls a 15-percent stake in the planned hotel.
Sat, 10 Sep 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.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hotel forced to spend additional funds to buy water
Hotel forced to spend additional funds to buy water JAKARTA (JP): A four-star hotel on Jl. M. H. Thamrin has been forced to buy 254 tons of water due to the malfunction of the city water installation. "We have bought 254 tons of water from Kramat Jati water installation, East Jakarta, since Wednesday when the water supply from the city started to decrease in pressure," said Ningsih A. Chandra, the corporate public relations manager of President Hotel yesterday.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Thai, RP want ASEAN meeting before APEC
Thai, RP want ASEAN meeting before APEC BANGKOK (Agencies): Philippine President Fidel Ramos and Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai have called for an informal meeting of the six member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to work out a 'joint stance' prior to the second summit meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Indonesia in November.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m. (in English). * All Saints' Anglican Church (opposite The Aryaduta Jakarta), Jl. Arif Rahman Hakim No. 5, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. ; at G.K.I. Pondok Indah at 6 p.m.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Road upgrading project nears completion
Road upgrading project nears completion JAKARTA (JP): The road upgrading project stretching 44.6 kilometers linking Jakarta and Cikande is nearing completion, says the head of the West Java branch of PT Hutama Karya. "We are optimistic that the project will be fully completed next March, one month ahead of schedule," M.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fire destroys thirty buses of city-owned PPD
Fire destroys thirty buses of city-owned PPD JAKARTA (JP): Thirty city-owned PPD city buses parked at the firm's repair and service center in Norogong, Bekasi, north of here, went up in flames on Thursday afternoon. City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. A. Latief Rabar told reporters here yesterday the fire is believed to have started from a cigarette butt discarded in the bushes behind the PPD repair workshop by a passerby.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ayamaru lake dries up
Ayamaru lake dries up JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The fast depletion of the water level of Ayamaru lake in the Sorong regency is threatening the existence of fish species, some of them are rare. B. Lingga of the local environmental office blamed the decline on the continued practice of slash and burn farming by a number of tribes living in the area, the Antara news agency reported. The practice is destroying the forests in the area which in turn affect the water level of the lake.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Two East Timor rebels captured
Two East Timor rebels captured DILI, East Timor (JP): The military has captured two rebels in Ermera, about 85 kilometers west of here, but plans to return them to their families instead of punishing them. The new chief of the East Timor military command, Col. Syahnakri Y.K., said yesterday that Domingos Gomes, 25, and Delfonso, 23, were captured on Sept. 4 due to a citizen's tip.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
All quiet on the labor front, official says
All quiet on the labor front, official says JAKARTA (JP): The increase in the minimum wage levels in nine provinces on Aug. 1 went into effect without any real trouble, a senior official of the Ministry of Manpower said yesterday.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI set to tame Qatar in U-19 soccer meet
RI set to tame Qatar in U-19 soccer meet JAKARTA (JP): A reconnaissance mission has provided Indonesia with a morale booster ahead of their match against Qatar as the 29th Asian under-19 soccer championship finals kick off tomorrow evening. "We are of the same attack-minded breed, and we need to apply more pressure to win," national coach Danurwindo said yesterday after observing his opposing side's practice at Lebak Bulus stadium on Thursday evening.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cirebon's mask dancers are confronting changing times
Cirebon's mask dancers are confronting changing times Text and photos by Hartoyo Pratiknyo GEGESIK, West Java (JP): The strip of lowland plain running along West Java's northern coast from Losari, near the border of Central Java, to Indramayu in the west is one of the richest rice growing areas in Java. It is an ancient land and one of the oldest centers of Islamic expansion on the island. The influence of Islam runs strong and deep among the people of the area.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan's APEC delegation
Taiwan's APEC delegation TAIPEI (AFP): Taiwan has sent a 15-member delegation to attend the senior officials meeting (SOM) of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Yogjakarta, Indonesia. Leading the Taiwan delegation at the Sept. 12-14 meeting will be Shen Kuo-hsiung, foreign ministry department director on international organizations. Board of Foreign Trade Deputy Director Lin Yi-fu is also in the mission.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Asian trade meeting in Bali
Asian trade meeting in Bali JAKARTA (JP): The National Agency for Export Development (NAFED) will host the eighth annual meeting of the Asian Trade Promotion Forum (ATPF) in Bali from Sept. 13 to Sept. 16. NAFED said here yesterday that ATPF will discuss trade promotion in the new economic environment in the post Uruguay Round era.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia to invest in plantations in Indonesia
Malaysia to invest in plantations in Indonesia KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia, once the world's largest natural rubber producer, yesterday said it was no longer interested in expanding rubber cultivation and would instead invest in plantations in Indonesia.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Youth group denies debt collection
Youth group denies debt collection Pemuda Pancasila, a prominent youth group, has emphatically denied allegations that the organization is involved in illegal debt collection work or any other criminal activity. "It's wrong to allege that Pemuda Pancasila is a debt collection group," said Yapto Soerjosoemarno, the chairman of Pemuda Pancasila, in a meeting on Thursday. His comments were directed at a report published recently by a local weekly.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC vision contains ambiguities
APEC vision contains ambiguities Advisers of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation have recently presented their report that incorporates proposals to achieve APEC's vision to President Soeharto. Economist Hadi Soesastro discovers ambiguities in this report that could have been avoided. JAKARTA (JP): It is useful, and perhaps, necessary for APEC to have a vision. A vision gives its participants a sense of direction, a sense of mission, and a basis for drafting a common blueprint.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Banks operate joint ATM
Banks operate joint ATM JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bali, Lippobank and Bank Internasional Indonesia have agreed to cooperate in using the electronic funds transfer technology in the form of an affiliated ATM network with an on-line system called ALTO, an executive said here yesterday. PT Daya Network Lestari the company preparing the ALTO network.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
WW II bomb caught fire
WW II bomb caught fire JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The local port could have been the site of a massive explosion when a World War II bomb caught fire before it was dumped into the sea. Fortunately, the bomb was ditched into the water before it could explode, reported a coast guard officer. "It could've been a major disaster," said Yustin Syaranamual, head of the port's coast guard unit.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Saving Sumatra's elephants
Saving Sumatra's elephants Are the days when Sumatra's wild elephants can freely roam about over? One cannot help but foresee such a picture after learning of a proposal from Transmigration Minister Siswono Yudohusodo a few days back that culling the elephants' numbers is the only way of controlling the Sumatran pachyderm population. Siswono's plan includes shooting elephants with tusks longer than 30 centimeters.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tourist festival inaugurated in N. Sulawesi
Tourist festival inaugurated in N. Sulawesi MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno inaugurated a one-month cultural and traditional sports festival here on Thursday evening as part of the country's efforts to promote tourism in the province. The festivity, called Bunaken Festival, will feature various traditional sports and dances, folk music and the religious rites of the Minahasa, Bolaang Mongondow, Sangihe Talaud and Gorontalo ethnic groups of the province's four regencies.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Two Barito log suppliers hand over 49% shares to govt
Two Barito log suppliers hand over 49% shares to govt JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaloedin Soeryohadikoesoemo announced yesterday that PT Aya Timber and PT Yayang Indonesia in South Kalimantan have agreed to hand over 49 percent of their respective equity shares to government-run firms in return for the renewal of their forest concessions.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI team's poor show closes track meet
RI team's poor show closes track meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's men's 4x100m relay team yesterday closed the three-day Indonesia Open track and field championships by clocking 40:06, most likely too slow for a medal at the upcoming Asian Games in Hiroshima. However, national coach Pieter Noya hinted that the team will be sent to the Games although he had earlier set 40 seconds as the break point for deciding whether they would be sent. Antonius M.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Condominium not for expats
Condominium not for expats This is in response to Jeremy Duncan Roy Gibbons' letter on Aug. 27, 1994. I have the impression that Gibbons is ill informed about conditions in Indonesia. Being a developing country does not mean that all the people are poor, all hoping to get money from expatriates.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Eight killed in railway crash
Eight killed in railway crash BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Eight people were killed and 35 others injured when a freight train smashed into an inter city bus at a crossing in Terbanggi Besar in central Lampung during the early hours of the morning on Friday, the Antara news agency reported. Three of the dead were beyond recognition when their bodies were removed from the bus wreckage. The bus driver was among the dead.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Sports 3:30 TV Series: Sins 4:30 Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music: Local pop 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Lemhanas 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Callers 9:00 World News 9:30 Aneka Irama 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: The Assassin Program 2 4:30 p.m. Sports 5:30 City News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 English News Service 8:00 TV Series 8:30 Music TPI 5:30 a.m.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Imbalances in city's development programs deplored
Imbalances in city's development programs deplored JAKARTA (JP): As the capital city won the Parasamya Purnakarya Nugraha award, many of its residents see the rapid development as having been concentrated only on particular areas. "I admit that the physical development in some parts of the city is rapid. New apartments, high-rise buildings and flyovers are being built, but it has hardly affected my neighborhood," Mrs Dundjung, a housewife who lives in West Jakarta, said.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Protection for female workers inadequate: Seminar
Protection for female workers inadequate: Seminar JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief, in a rare admission of the negative side of the sending of workers abroad, conceded yesterday that many Indonesian female workers are legally unprotected due to poor law enforcement. "You'd shed tears if you knew what some of our sisters went through in their workplace," Latief said during a seminar to discuss the condition of women workers.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Still no lunch money
Still no lunch money SEMARANG: Central Java Governor Soewardi says employees of the provincial administration will not get lunch money with the introduction of longer working hours beginning this month. Rumors have been circulating that employees will receive lunch money of between Rp 500 and Rp 750 a day because they now have to work from morning until late afternoon, with a lunch break in between. Previously, they could have lunch at home after work.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tanah Abang market `more secure'
Tanah Abang market `more secure' The security condition in Tanah Abang market, Central Jakarta, has improved following the implementation of an army-sponsored crime crackdown, a kiosk owner says. The authorities launched the Cleansing Operation earlier this year, whose operation area includes the 250-year-old Tanah Abang, one of the biggest traditional markets in the capital. Komar Hadi, the kiosk owner, however, told The Jakarta Post that minor thefts still occurred every month.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
China attracts most of Taiwan's investment
China attracts most of Taiwan's investment TAIPEI (AFP): China attracted investment worth US$652 million in 687 projects from Taiwanese enterprises in the first eight months of this year, an economic official said yesterday. Taiwan-authorized investments in other overseas countries totaled 197 projects worth $1,146 million, a 15-percent rise in value, the official said.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia raids outlawed Al Arqam sect commune
Malaysia raids outlawed Al Arqam sect commune KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian authorities yesterday raided a commune of the outlawed Al Arqam Moslem sect and detained 121 people, including the daughter-in-law of sect leader Ashaari Muhammad. It was the first government raid on one of the sect's settlements and came a day after Premier Mahathir Mohamad provided what he said was photographic evidence of plans by the banned group to become a military force.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
New police chief inducted
New police chief inducted SEMARANG: National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman on Friday inducted the new chief of Central Java Police and the new governor of the Police Academy. Brig. Gen. Wadyo Purnomo was appointed governor of the academy in place of Maj. Gen. Poeloeng Soehartono. Brig. Gen. Harimas was appointed as Central Java Police Chief in place of Maj. Gen. A.A. Soegijo. Wadyo was previously assistant to the National Police Chief on social and cultural affairs.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
No law to bar monopoly and conglomeration here
No law to bar monopoly and conglomeration here JAKARTA (JP): The concentration of businesses in certain groups through monopolistic practices and conglomeration continues to happen in Indonesia because there is no law preventing it, economist Kwik Kian Gie said yesterday. "I almost get bored because I have raised such an issue several times on many different occasions," Kwik told a three-day workshop of the Ministry of Trade.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
If you can't beat them, employ them
If you can't beat them, employ them JAKARTA (JP): The government is proposing the employment of elephants at plantation and forest estates in the hopes that this will balance the protection of the species against stopping the recurrent elephant attacks on villages -- which are the cause of costly, and sometimes lethal, damage.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt told to probe criminal aspects of debt-ridden firms
Govt told to probe criminal aspects of debt-ridden firms JAKARTA (JP): Economist Kwik Kian Gie criticized the government's handling of debt-ridden companies, saying it has failed to tackle the criminal aspects. He criticized the government's handling of the Kanindo textile group, in which it's only apparent concern is with the group's operational stability, while the possible criminal aspects have been left untouched.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
City public transportation back to normal
City public transportation back to normal JAKARTA (JP): City public transportation returned back to normal as most minibus drivers ended their sit-in strike yesterday. Passengers at many bus terminals and shelters were able to be commuted at most hours and the daily view of the packed, long lines of minibuses can be seen again at most terminals.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Palm oil prices sink as India turns to soyoil
Palm oil prices sink as India turns to soyoil KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Palm oil prices, which surged to nine- year highs this week on talk of Indian demand, tumbled after New Delhi turned to soybean oil imports for the first time in many years, regional traders said yesterday. The drop came after traders in Buenos Aires said on Thursday that Argentina had shipped 15,000 tons of soybean oil to India, priced at $679 a ton. "This is bad news for palm oil," one Singapore trader said.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
W. Java's chief prosecutor dies
W. Java's chief prosecutor dies BANDUNG: The chief of the West Java High Prosecutors Office, Soegeng Soemartopo Marsigit, died on Friday after a stroke, according to the Attorney General's office in Jakarta. Soegeng, 59, died in the Hasan Sadikin General Hospital in Bandung. Hailing from Kebumen, in Central Java, he once served in the House of Representatives in 1967. His career as an government attorney took him to prosecutors offices in Java and Kalimantan. (02)
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
12 consortia to joint phone project tender
12 consortia to joint phone project tender JAKARTA (JP): The government has chosen 12 consortia to take part in the tender for the establishment of two million telephone lines within the current Sixth Five-Year Development Plan (Repelita VI) period.
Sat, 10 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ismail plays down threat from ulemas
Ismail plays down threat from ulemas JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) is playing down a threat by ulemas to remove their support from his political organization in rejection of his re-election. Appearing calm as usual, Ismail Hasan said yesterday that he did not see the opposition by some ulemas to his leadership as a serious threat to PPP's performance in the 1997 general election.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ten pharmaceutical groups dominate market
Ten pharmaceutical groups dominate market JAKARTA (JP): Ten large groups continue to dominate the domestic pharmaceutical market, contributing almost half of the country's total sales of Rp 1.5 trillion (US$693 million) last year, a survey says. However, the Indonesian Business Data Center (IBDC) said yesterday that its recent survey indicated a slight reduction in the market share held by the groups during the last decade.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Aussies dominate Jakarta track and field meet
Aussies dominate Jakarta track and field meet JAKARTA (JP): Australia added seven gold medals, bringing its tally to 11, after the second day of the Indonesia Open track and field championships at Senayan Madya stadium yesterday.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Over 100 craftsmen to exhibit works
Over 100 craftsmen to exhibit works Over 100 craftsmen from the country's 27 provinces will exhibit their works during the fourth Handicraft Week, which runs from Sept. 16 to Sept. 25. The exhibition is organized by the National Handicraft Council, Dekranas, and will be held at their offices at Jl. Prapatan 42, Central Jakarta. Andi Mappi Sammeng, chairman of the Council, said recently that the coming exhibition will involve more than 104 craftsmen from Indonesia's 27 provinces.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lampung boars on the rampage
Lampung boars on the rampage KALIANDA, Lampung: Residents have waged a war against boars which have devoured some 700 hectares of banana plantations in this district. They said the boars flocked to their farms in herds and that it required an equal size of people to repulse them. Antara reported yesterday that the boars had been on the rampage since last month, forcing banana farmers to look for other sources of income to make ends meet.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
PT Telkom plans to construct tower to improve service
PT Telkom plans to construct tower to improve service JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned domestic telecommunications operator PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) will construct a tower at its Jakarta office to improve telecommunications service, Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave said. "The construction of the 350-meter tower, including the antenna, will be self-financed by Telkom," Joop told reporters after meeting with President Soeharto at Bina Graha here yesterday.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Indonesian culture in Moscow' feature another world
`Indonesian culture in Moscow' feature another world By Melanie Morrison MOSCOW (JP): "Welcome to the Twilight Zone" would have been an apt banner at the entrance to the Indonesian cultural festival in Moscow's Kino Center. Here, in stark contrast to the heavy Moscow skies, one could see the colorful dances of Bali, the serene movements of classical Solo dance traditions, the exotic fashions of Itang Yunaz and the lively sounds of the Balinese gamelan.
Fri, 09 Sep 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.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Gambling lord faces a year in the cooler
Gambling lord faces a year in the cooler JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta District court prosecutor, H.P.W. Soekewi, yesterday demanded that defendant Taslim Bianti, a gambling lord whose den was closed down in June, be sent to jail. "I urge the honorable judge to sentence the defendant to one year in jail for operating an illicit gambling business," she said. Taslim and his 20 employees were among 238 people apprehended on June 11 at the aptly named Lucky Plaza building on Jl.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
More diesel fuel ordered for fish port
More diesel fuel ordered for fish port JAKARTA (JP): The Bina Graha presidential office has requested the state-owned Pertamina gas and oil company to provide more diesel fuel for trawlers operating in Muara Baru, Jakarta, in an effort to boost the volume of fish production for export.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Manpower launches own program of apprenticeship
Manpower launches own program of apprenticeship TANGERANG, West Java (JP): The Ministry of Manpower is introducing industrial apprenticeship programs using vocational training centers it runs as the basis. Yesterday, Director General for Manpower Training and Productivity Andy Sangadji Rachman inaugurated the scheme at PT Gunadjaja Indah, a sack manufacturing company which is one of the first companies to be enlisted into the program.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lavish ceremony for 3-day development award event
Lavish ceremony for 3-day development award event JAKARTA (JP): A total of 500 performers will present an operatic show to 20,000 spectators during a ceremony to mark the presentation of the highest development award, the Parasamya Purnakarya Nugraha, by President Soeharto to Governor Surjadi Soedirdja tomorrow. "We're going to have a three-day celebration from Saturday on to express our gratitude," Djoko Broto Surjono, the organizer of the event, said yesterday.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Harsh measures planned against balky commuters
Harsh measures planned against balky commuters JAKARTA (JP): City Police plan to take harsh action against commuters who enter or exit public vehicles at prohibited places. "A violator will face a maximum imprisonment of three months or a fine of Rp 50,000 (US$23) as stipulated by City Regulation No. 9 issued in 1992 on Traffic and Land Transportation," head of the City Traffic Police Directorate Col. Soeroso told reporters yesterday.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Biography of Gobel launched
Biography of Gobel launched The Gobel Management Group and Rachmat Gobel, director of PT National Gobel electronic company, will launch a biography on the founder of the group, Thayeb Mohammad Gobel, on Monday evening. The event, in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Gobel's death, will take place at the Jakarta Hilton International Convention Center, Central Jakarta. Gobel, who hailed from Gorontalo, Central Sulawesi, was a prominent businessmen and politician.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday. Poolside - BBQ Night with Hawaiian Band, Wednesday. * Sheraton Lagoon Nusa Dua Beach: Poolside Terrace - Janger Cultural Performance, Friday. Pasar Ikan Seafood Market, Saturday.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Koja resident sues governor over land compensation rate
Koja resident sues governor over land compensation rate JAKARTA (JP): A resident of North Koja district in North Jakarta is suing the governor of Jakarta, the North Jakarta mayor and the state-owned PT Pelindo seaport company for fixing the compensation for his land prior to consulting him. In his suit, Saman charged that the governor had failed to form a land procurement committee as required by a Presidential decree on land procurement when negotiations to decide the compensation started.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Business and culture meet in Indonesian Moscow tour
Business and culture meet in Indonesian Moscow tour By Melanie Morrison MOSCOW (JP): The Indonesian business community's interest in expanding into Russia was directly reflected by the number of top Indonesian business people at the "Indonesian Culture in Moscow" festival. Among the faces that appeared at the opening night, after a long day of firming up existing business ties or exploring new business opportunities, were the highly successful Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo, president director of PT.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Merapi hurls more lava
Merapi hurls more lava SEMARANG, Central Java: Mt. Merapi hurled lava more than 2,000 times last month with a maximum range of 1.7 kilometer. The office for the monitoring of Mt. Merapi said in July the volcano belched 1,282 times. In August Mt. Merapi was rocked by tectonic quakes 34 times. There was also one volcanic quake, measuring 1.8 on the Richter scale, on Aug.13, Antara reported. (sim)
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pizza answers complaints
Pizza answers complaints In response to G.S. Edwin's letter published in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 3, the management of Pizza Hut Indonesia extends its sincere apology for the incident occurring at Pizza Hut Pasaraya that caused him and his friend inconvenience. We have taken all necessary actions to ensure that this will not happen again. It is unfortunate that G.S.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
China warns about visit by Taiwan's president
China warns about visit by Taiwan's president BEIJING (Reuter): China yesterday warned of serious political consequences if the president of rival Taiwan attended next month's Asian Games in Hiroshima. China's Foreign Ministry spokesman stopped short of saying Beijing would boycott the games, as already threatened, if Lee Teng-hui makes the trip.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mehta prevented Indo-Israeli embarrassment
Mehta prevented Indo-Israeli embarrassment NEW DELHI (AFP): Conductor Zubin Mehta recounts in an interview to be aired here today how he stepped in to prevent a musical embarrassment when India and Israel recently established diplomatic relations. "I saw the Indian flag go up in Jerusalem two years ago when the Indian ambassador presented his credentials," the Indian-born Mehta told the local television current affairs program Eyewitness.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Broken public telephones
Broken public telephones From Merdeka I am disappointed because some public telephones in Central Jakarta do not work. If the problem is disrupted cables the telephone company should immediately repair the damage. This also goes for other kinds of damage. One of the problems I encountered is that the lids covering the boxes to hold the coins that are returned when no connection is made won't open. What bothers me is the possibility that this has been done on purpose.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Aussies offer housing ties
Aussies offer housing ties JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Western Australia plan to set up a housing cooperation scheme through an exchange of construction technology and management for improving housing services. Djoewanda Djoekardi, senior secretary to the State Minister of Public Housing, told reporters yesterday that the visiting Western Australian Minister for Aboriginal and Housing Affairs, Antony Kevin R.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bekasi drivers refuse new uniform
Bekasi drivers refuse new uniform JAKARTA (JP): Many public transportation drivers in Bekasi, West Java, have refused to buy a new uniform as required by the Bekasi Land Transportation Company Organization, saying they could not afford it.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Djamaloedin shocks investors
Djamaloedin shocks investors We have often highly commended Minister of Forestry Djamaloedin Soeryohadikoesoemo in this column for his strong determination to enforce the principle of sustainable management among forest concessionaires. Immediately after his appointment to the cabinet in the middle of March, 1993, he began cracking down on reckless loggers. He has revoked the permits for a number of poorly-managed forest concessions and put them under the management of state forestry companies.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bank secrecy a vehicle for legalized crime?
Bank secrecy a vehicle for legalized crime? The debt ridden Kanindo Group which is linked with two state banks has come to the fore. Bank expert Laksamana Sukardi says it is high time to revise the banking secrecy law. JAKARTA (JP): The problem loan amounting to US$245 million (Rp 500 billion) extended to the Kanindo Group by Bapindo and Bank Bumi Daya are evidence that prudential lending practices are not being followed by banks in Indonesia.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Obituary
Obituary Roesmin Noerjadin, who served as transportation minister between 1978 and 1988, died yesterday while on a trip to Bandung, according to a relative in Jakarta. He was 63 years old. His body was flown from Bandung to Jakarta last night. Roesmin had an illustrious career both in the military and in the government, including in the diplomatic service, up until his retirement in 1988.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bus drivers on strike
Bus drivers on strike SEMARANG, Central Java: The military said that no third party was behind the strike involving hundreds of inter-city bus drivers plying the Semarang-Surakarta route early this week. Commander of the Diponegoro Regional Military Command, Maj. Gen. Suyono said the strike was not linked to the one going on in Jakarta this week.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m Cartoon: I'm Telling 3:05 Science Film: Langka dan Unik 3:30 Science Film 4:00 Student Quiz 4:30 Flora & Fauna 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Kiat Manajemen 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Karya Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:00 Music 9:00 World News 9:25 Game Show: Siapa Dia 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Farewell, My Lovely Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Minority PDI exploits ulemas' discontent at PPP
Minority PDI exploits ulemas' discontent at PPP JAKARTA (JP): The minority Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) is exploiting ulemas' dissatisfaction resulting from their defeat the recent battle for leadership in the Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP). In the latest move, PDI leaders plan to approach an influential East Javanese ulema who has announced his intention to abandon PPP in favor of PDI.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
It's not Barito we're after, Forestry Ministry says
It's not Barito we're after, Forestry Ministry says JAKARTA (JP): The government corrected a statement made by the Minister of Forestry on Wednesday, in which he threatened to take over 49 percent of PT Barito Pacific Timber's forest concessions.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI navy chief to visit Australia
RI navy chief to visit Australia CANBERRA (AFP): The Indonesian Navy's chief of staff, Admiral Tanto Koeswanto, will meet Australian defense officials during a visit here later this month, the Indonesian embassy announced yesterday. Admiral Koeswanto, who will be accompanied by senior naval officers, will meet Australian Defense Minister Robert Ray, chief of the Australian Defense Force, Admiral Alan Beaumont, and Koeswanto's Australian counterpart, Admiral Rod Taylor.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
C. Jakarta Court rules to try Sjahrizal and Bambang
C. Jakarta Court rules to try Sjahrizal and Bambang JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court rejected yesterday the objections by lawyers defending two former Bank Bapindo directors relating to the Rp 1.3 trillion (US$620 million) loan scandal at the state-owned bank. In two separate hearings, the court decided that the government prosecutors have cases against both Sjahrizal and Bambang Kuntjoro.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Buddhist leaders deny human rights violations
Buddhist leaders deny human rights violations JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of the government-backed Buddhist Council (Walubi) executive board yesterday denied allegations that they were involved in any human rights violations against their opposition on the board. The Buddhist leaders yesterday visited the secretariat of the National Commission on Human Rights to give their side of the story after their opponents last week gave theirs, which include allegations of torture and intimidation.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Banking woes caused by poor integrity
Banking woes caused by poor integrity JAKARTA (JP): The lack of integrity of banking executives and shareholders is the major cause of the country's banking crisis, says a former banking chief. Rachmat Saleh, a former governor of Bank Indonesia (the central bank), said yesterday that bank executives often abuse banking norms for their own interests while their shareholders often pressure their executives for such a purpose.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
GKBI to manage Kanindo
GKBI to manage Kanindo JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad formally appointed yesterday the Federation of Indonesian Batik Cooperatives (GKBI) to take over the management of the debt- ridden Kanindo business group for a three-year period. The minister said that Noorbasha Djunaidi, the chairman of the federation, will lead the new management team, which will be assisted by a number of professionals from the federation.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Western fast food is a mere fad: Sociologist
Western fast food is a mere fad: Sociologist JAKARTA (JP): A sociologist has doused concerns expressed by some people about the trend towards Western fast food, saying that it is simply a fad and will not affect the national culture. If Indonesians are turning to hamburgers or American fried chicken, that doesn't necessarily mean they're Westernized, according to Rusdi Muchtar, a staff researcher at the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI).
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Admonition from Habibie
Admonition from Habibie From Pelita In July, Dr. B.J. Habibie, chairman of the Association of the Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI), lambasted the members he believed were acting improperly. He scolded the wayward members at the organization's third coordinating meeting at Hotel Indonesia. He said too many of them were using the association just to fulfill their individual interests. He urged all members to mull over their actions.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Three killed in road mishap
Three killed in road mishap KUDUS, Central Java: Three people were killed and 31 others were injured when a truck hit a concrete wall in Baleadi village. Witnesses said the truck, carrying 34 cotton traders, was moving at a high speed when the driver lost control and hit the wall. Three people died instantly. Police have detained the driver, who was apparently tired when the accident occurred.(har/sim)
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to improve on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday after the broad-based Composite Index gained ground over the last three weeks. The JSX broad-based index ended slightly higher at 532.84 yesterday from 532.05 on Wednesday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index increased to 130.21 from 129.83.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
MVP Olajuwon makes quiet entrance here
MVP Olajuwon makes quiet entrance here JAKARTA (JP): It's too bad that Hakeem Olajuwon wasn't here last week. His mere presence might have put some life into the Independence Cup basketball tournament. Who knows, with him on their side the national junior team might have walked away with the trophy. After all this is the NBA Most Valuable player we're talking about. The triumphant Houston Rockets giant, currently here to film a commercial, is the first NBA player to set foot in Indonesia.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI faces harsh treatment from developed nations
RI faces harsh treatment from developed nations JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia gets special and preferential treatment under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) but faces harsh treatment from industrialized nations, Minister of Trade Satrio Budiardjo Joedono said here yesterday. Opening a three-day workshop on trade, Joedono said Indonesia could get special and differential treatment under GATT because it is categorized a developing nation.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Unicef chief to visit Indonesia
Unicef chief to visit Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The president of the executive board of the United Nations Children Fund (Unicef), Anna Semamba Makinda, will visit Indonesia next week as the UN agency is preparing to renew its cooperation program in the country.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Two painting exhibitions
Two painting exhibitions Artist Sandy Leonardo is holding a solo exhibition at Central Jakarta's Balai Budaya gallery on Jl. Theresia. The display runs through Sept. 14 and depicts Sandy's watercolors. The painter was a former student of artists Barli S. and Popo Iskandar. Meanwhile a group of eight Jakarta and Surabaya artists will display their small-sized paintings in an exhibition entitled Kecil dan Memukau (Small and Ravishing).
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
What's behind the strike?
What's behind the strike? Minibus drivers in Jakarta greeted the long delayed new traffic ruling which, among other things, increases ticketing up to four fold, with a strike this week. Unlike state-owned bus firms, private minibus companies employ their drivers based on daily dues. They have no regular wages and this fact alone mirrors the subordinate position of the drivers in the working relationship.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sightseeing for tourists
Sightseeing for tourists SURABAYA, East Java: Surabaya is reviving its city sightseeing tour service for both local and foreign holidaymakers in the country's second largest city. The service is co-organized by the Kaha travel agent and the state-owned shipping company PT Pelni. The Kaha City Tour is mainly aimed at short-term visitors.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
The `game of twisting words' is Yogyakarta's local sport
The `game of twisting words' is Yogyakarta's local sport By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): I visited Yogyakarta recently and, being on vacation, I had ample time for myself. I visited old friends and two of my cousins who have never lived outside the city. They are still true Yogyanese in every respect. One attribute I admire and enjoy about true Yogyanese is their wit and humor. They are very resourceful in playing with words.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Harmoko said ready to see `Tempo' in court
Harmoko said ready to see `Tempo' in court JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko is prepared to meet with the proprietor of Tempo magazine in court over his decision to revoke the weekly's publishing license, his spokesman said yesterday.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Minibus drivers continue their sit-in strike
Minibus drivers continue their sit-in strike JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of drivers of the city minibuses continued their sit-in strikes for the third consecutive day yesterday but stranded commuters were no longer seen as of yesterday afternoon. Many employees and school students, the main users of the public vehicles, were believed to have taken other forms of transportation even though they had to spend more time to reach their destination.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Aliens get death for drug smuggling
Aliens get death for drug smuggling JAKARTA (JP): Two Thai nationals and an Indian citizen were sentenced to death yesterday by a court in Medan after being found guilty of smuggling 12.19 kg of heroin. Sealow Prasert (55) and Namsong Sirilak (22) from Thailand and Ayodya Prasat Chawbey (53) from India, were found guilty by the Medan District Court for attempting to bring in the contraband through Polonia airport from Bangkok in February, the Antara news agency reported.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Exotic currencies see explosive growth: Dealers
Exotic currencies see explosive growth: Dealers SINGAPORE (Reuter): Offshore trading of Southeast Asian currencies is undergoing explosive growth in Singapore on the back of spectacular volatility and rising investment flows into the region, foreign exchange traders say. They said in recent interviews with Reuters that up to 90 percent of the trading is speculative in nature -- particularly in the Malaysian ringgit, the Thai baht and the Indonesian rupiah.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Visa to Japan denied
Visa to Japan denied A few weeks ago I applied for a tourist visa to Japan at the Japanese embassy in Jakarta. Along with the application I enclosed all the necessary documents such as my passport (with more than six months left), a letter of employment, a savings account book with more than enough savings and other things. I was very confident that I would be able to obtain a tourist visa. However, my application was denied and, worse, my passport was stamped with Japanese Kanji writing.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Aussies to give aid to RI
Aussies to give aid to RI CANBERRA (Reuter): Australia will give A$140 million (US$100 million) in aid to Indonesia in the year to next June, Foreign Affairs Minister Gareth Evans said after meeting Indonesian officials yesterday. "The aid program will retain a strong humanitarian focus with assistance targeted at the education, health, rural transport, power and environment sectors," Evans said in a statement. "It will also maintain an Australian priority in eastern Indonesia.
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fire razes 12 houses
Fire razes 12 houses MANADO, North Sulawesi: Fire razed 12 houses in Dembe Satu subdistrict of Gorontalo, leaving 83 people homeless. One of the victims, M. Karim, said the fire burned the money he had just borrowed from the government, Antara reported. He said the fire broke out when he was fishing in Lake Limoto. There were no casualties.(sim)
Fri, 09 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ruling on rating issued
Ruling on rating issued JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) yesterday issued a new ruling concerning the operation of a rating agency. The ruling stipulates that a rating agency should operate as an independent entity, with the task of assessing the quality of stocks, bonds and other listed capital market instruments.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Five-day school week
Five-day school week From Republika The plan to introduce a five-day week for educational institutions in Indonesia requires attention to a number of aspects involving the interests of students and teachers. First: the ability to concentrate on lessons. On the average, Indonesians are able to concentrate for seven hours. Would additional hours of study be healthy for the students' minds? Second: the sense of discipline of students and teachers.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Murder suspects still at large
Murder suspects still at large The police have not arrested any suspects in the case of a female massage parlor worker who died of stab wounds here on Tuesday. Lily Jamilah, 33, of Tanah Serial district, West Jakarta, was found in critical condition Tuesday, at the side of a road near Soekarno-Hatta international airport. The married woman died at the Tangerang hospital, 26 kilometers south of here, not long after she was taken there by police officers.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Water crisis seen in 2000
Water crisis seen in 2000 BANDUNG: West Java will experience an acute shortage of water by the year 2000, the province's Public Works Office says. Head of the office's irrigation division Maman Gantina said during a hearing with the local legislative assembly that the province will have a deficit of 745 million cubic meters a month in the year 2000. "Under such conditions, there will be intense competition for scarce water supplies," Gantina said.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
YLBHI has another brush with the law
YLBHI has another brush with the law JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) yesterday launched a strong protest after police broke up a seminar on land conflicts it was organizing in Jakarta. The seminar, which was to feature distinguished speakers from the legal profession, had barely begun when about a dozen police officers moved into the building and declared the gathering illegal in the absence of any official permit.
Thu, 08 Sep 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.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan may boycott Asian Games over invitation
Taiwan may boycott Asian Games over invitation TAIPEI (Reuter): Taiwan yesterday warned it might boycott next month's Asian Games in Japan if Olympic officials rescinded under pressure from Beijing an invitation to Taiwan President Lee Teng- hui to attend.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia suggests arbitration on island dispute
Malaysia suggests arbitration on island dispute JAKARTA (JP): In a surprise move, Malaysia called for arbitration yesterday in the dispute over the Sipadan and Ligitan islands should the present talks with Indonesia fail to produce a conclusive outcome. "If Malaysia and Indonesia cannot resolve the issue in the current talks, we believe the best solution would be to call in a third party," Ahmad Kamil Jaafar, Secretary General of the Malaysian Foreign Ministry, said yesterday.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Information on transmigration
Information on transmigration From Merdeka As an Indonesian citizen, I would like to voice my concern over the scarcity of information about efforts in battling poverty in this country, especially through the transmigration program. Newspapers in this city carry too few reports about the government's efforts towards achieving the goals of the program. For example, the government's efforts in encouraging private sectors to take part in the program. I think this is a great stride in the program.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta track and field meet kicks off with poor start
Jakarta track and field meet kicks off with poor start JAKARTA (JP): Madya Senayan stadium was home to some poor performances on the first day of the Indonesian Open track and field championships yesterday. However, East Javanese women's runner Ester Sumah stole a bit of the thunder when she managed to take the bronze in the 800m race. National record holder Ester displayed an encouraging experience, as she hotly pursued three Australian rivals in the last 100 meters.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Traffic light changes too soon
Traffic light changes too soon Traffic flow from Jalan Jatinegara Barat all the way to Jalan Salemba Raya has been congested recently on the junction of Matraman Raya, Slamet Riyadi and Jalan Bunga. This has been occurring especially during the morning rush hours, ever since the traffic light at the intersection was repaired over a two-week period. The core of the problem seems to come from the much shorter period of the green light compared to what it was before the repairs.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bus strike
Bus strike From Neraca Among the readers writing letters to the editor, there are sure to be some victims of the strike by minibus drivers. Frankly, I do not know what caused this strike, but I and many others feel victimized. What surprised me was why in such a situation the authorities responsible did not immediately take any measures. For example, PPD buses or other means of transport could have been made available. If necessary even government or Armed Forces buses could have been mobilized.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued its rally yesterday amidst a new controversial issue involving the biggest timber concession holder, PT Barito Pacific Timber, and the Ministry of Forestry, concerning a possible acquisition of Barito shares. The ministry told Barito to hand over some 49 percent of its stake to a state-owned company yesterday.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Developer asked to complete permits
Developer asked to complete permits City Councilors are pressuring the developers of the Ketapang Indah luxury residential complex at Lebak Bulus in South Jakarta to complete the necessary permits. Mansyur Achmad, chairman of City Council Commission D for development told Kaptin Adisumarta, the owner, on Tuesday, to fulfill all conditions required by the mayoralty office.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Red Cross's hospital in Bogor due for renovations soon
Red Cross's hospital in Bogor due for renovations soon BOGOR (JP): The worn-down, 60-year old Indonesian Red Cross Hospital in Bogor will soon undergo a face-lift in a drive to improve services and provide more decent facilities to its patients. Chairman of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) Ibnu Sutowo told reporters yesterday the renovations and additional buildings would cost some Rp 35 billion ($16 million), most of which was expected to come from donations.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ecolabeling to protect environment, trade
Ecolabeling to protect environment, trade By Ronald Nangoi JAKARTA (JP): Ecolabeling, or certification of timber products, is part of the international community's effort to protect the global environment by fostering sustainable forest management. Ecolabeling also reflects the growing environmental awareness among the world's traders. As we know, GATT recently included environmental issues in its new borderless agenda.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie financing secured
Bakrie financing secured JAKARTA (JP): Bakrie & Brothers says the one-month delay in the processing of letters of credit for imports by its telecommunications subsidiary, PT Radio Telephone Indonesia (Ratelindo), was only technical in nature and by no means related to financing resources. "Neither does the delay affect the completion schedule of Ratelindo's cellular digital radio telephone project," Bakrie's Chief Executive Officer Tanri Abeng said yesterday.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam to sell rice to RI
Vietnam to sell rice to RI HANOI (Reuter): Vietnam will sell Indonesia 265,000 tons of rice in the next two months in order to help meet shortages, a former Indonesian food minister was quoted as saying yesterday. The Saigon Newsreader, a daily news digest published in Ho Chi Minh City, quoted former minister Bustanil Arifin as saying Indonesia had planned to import 900,000 tons of rice from Vietnam but Vietnamese firms did not have a surplus that large.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tourist industry to become largest forex earner
Tourist industry to become largest forex earner JAKARTA (JP): The tourist industry will be the country's biggest foreign exchange earner by the end of the Seventh Five Year Development Plan (Repelita VII) period, State Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita says. "We have already set the goal in the foreign exchange earning," Ginandjar said at the opening of a three-day workshop of the Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications yesterday.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mayor says he will step up probe on corruption
Mayor says he will step up probe on corruption JAKARTA (JP): Amidst allegations that a number of military and civil servants of the East Jakarta administration were involved in a corruption case, Mayor Sudarsono said yesterday that he will step up efforts to overcome the problem. Sudarsono, however, declined to give details of the development of the investigation, saying that he will tell the media about the case after cooling down the tense situation.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Metro Mini tries to improve discipline of its drivers
Metro Mini tries to improve discipline of its drivers JAKARTA (JP): PT Metro Mini, a minibus company which has been involved in many road accidents, has tried to improve the discipline of its drivers, an executive says.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Medan moves factories to north
Medan moves factories to north MEDAN, North Sumatra: All manufacturing plants in south Medan will soon be asked to relocate to the north in compliance with the city's spatial plan, the Antara news agency reported. The spatial plan has designated the southern part of Medan strictly for residential purposes, according to Wirda Alrahman, an official of the city's spatial planning section. Factory owners in south Medan have agreed in principle to relocate at the end of their leases, Wirda said.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
PPP chairman threatens to remove vocal legislators
PPP chairman threatens to remove vocal legislators JAKARTA (JP): The beleaguered newly re-elected chairman of the United Development Party (PPP), Ismail Hasan Metareum, yesterday broke his promise not to dismiss his critics in the House of Representatives (DPR). "I can no longer guarantee that there will be no removals (of DPR members from the PPP)," Ismail Hasan told journalists yesterday.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL ends ban on British business
KL ends ban on British business KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Malaysia government announced yesterday it was lifting its Feb. 25 ban on British firms to participate in government contracts with immediate effect. Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the decision to lift the ban was made by the cabinet at its weekly meeting yesterday. "I would like to inform that the cabinet has decided that British companies will be eligible fully in all government contracts ..
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Almost 10 percent of shrimp ponds damaged: Official
Almost 10 percent of shrimp ponds damaged: Official JAKARTA (JP): This year's severe drought and industrial pollution have damaged almost 10 percent of Indonesia's shrimp ponds, Director General of Fishery Muchtar Abdullah says. He told reporters here yesterday that his office has assigned a special task force to investigate the seriousness of the damages. He explained that most of the damaged ponds are located in West, Central and East Java.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL traffic cops fight haze maze
KL traffic cops fight haze maze KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Police have blamed the haze enveloping Kuala Lumpur for traffic jams around the city, the national news agency, Bernama, reported. It quoted the Malaysian capital's traffic police chief, Kamaruddin Alias, as saying the haze has cut visibility for policemen relaying information on vehicle traffic flows. "The policemen stationed at certain skyscrapers cannot see much as the haze has cut out visibility," Kamaruddin said.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Tempo' editor sues Harmoko for closing down magazine
`Tempo' editor sues Harmoko for closing down magazine JAKARTA (JP): The former chief editor of the defunct Tempo weekly filed a lawsuit against Minister of Information Harmoko yesterday for revoking the magazine's publishing license. "This is one of our efforts to show that there is something wrong with the banning of Tempo," Goenawan Mohamad told journalists in his office after filing the suit at the Jakarta Administrative Court (PTUN Jakarta).
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ramos sets out Euro trip
Ramos sets out Euro trip MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos is to meet Thailand's prime minister, Chuan Leekpai, in Bangkok today en route to the Philippine leader's five-nation official visit to Western Europe, the presidential palace said yesterday.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hospital for AIDS patients
Hospital for AIDS patients Referring to a letter published on Aug. 29 in The Jakarta Post we would like to inform the readers that the hospital designated to treat AIDS patients is not the Koja Hospital as mentioned in the letter but the Sulianti Saroso Hospital which specializes in infectious diseases. Regarding standard procedure in treating AIDS patients: preventive measures such as the use of gloves and the disposal of syringes after use has come into practice.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Tarzan 3:05 Children's Creativity 3:30 TV Series: Gunsmoke 4:30 Women's World 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series: Combat 9:00 World News 9:30 Sports: Arena dan Juara 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Spy Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Law taken into own hands
Law taken into own hands The tendency to take the law into one's own hands is now more apparent than ever. One recent example was the burning down of a city bus in Jakarta by an angry mob after it hit a mikrolet public transport vehicle, severely wounding its four passengers. The other is the marching 'punishment' imposed by villagers in Padang Pangrapat, East Kalimantan on four young women for alleged involvement in the world's oldest profession. This list could go on and on.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian swimmers join upset Asiad sideliners
Indonesian swimmers join upset Asiad sideliners JAKARTA (JP): Women's swimmers turned out to be among the 12 athletes dropped from the Indonesian team for the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima when the national sports governing body (KONI) announced the team yesterday. National pool queen Elsa Manora Nasution and Meitri Widya Pangestika will miss the continent's biggest sports event, because of KONI's final judgment that they had little or no chance of winning medals.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
High food prices cause inflation to remain high
High food prices cause inflation to remain high JAKARTA (JP): The high prices of food caused the consumer price index to remain high last month, bringing the country's inflation to 6.85 percent in the first eight months of this year, Minister of Information Harmoko said. The minister told reporters that the .89 percent inflation in August was caused mainly by the increase of food prices by an average of 1.46 percent at the capitals of the country's 27 provinces.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Chandra Asri's expansion
Chandra Asri's expansion TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Marubeni Corp. and Showa Denko KK are considering plans to boost output by some 20 percent in an Indonesian ethylene venture, a spokesman said yesterday. The plan to increase annual ethylene output capacity to 675,000 tons by mid-1996 from the initially planned 550,000 tons is aimed at meeting an expected increase in local demand, the spokesman for Marubeni, a major trading firm, said.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
House expresses concern over widespread, unchecked pollution
House expresses concern over widespread, unchecked pollution JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) expressed concern yesterday over pollution levels in Java and Sumatra, and urged the government to tighten control over waste dumping. Commission X in charge of ecological affairs warned that unchecked disposal of toxic waste has not only contaminated the environment, but also poses a health risk to human beings.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S. not to raise human rights issue in APEC Summit
U.S. not to raise human rights issue in APEC Summit JAKARTA (JP): The U.S. administration will not raise human rights or democratic questions during the meeting of leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) here in November, says a visiting U.S. official. U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Sandra O'Leary said here yesterday that APEC would not discuss topics other than economic and trade issues during the summit meeting. "APEC is an economic organization...
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mt. Lawu's forest razed
Mt. Lawu's forest razed KARANGANYAR, Central Java: Some 45 hectares of forest near the peak of Mt. Lawu have been razed by fire originating from a camp fire. Forest rangers, working with local villagers, tried to contain the fire with little success as the strong wind helped spread the blaze. Perhutani, the state forestry office which manages the area, has temporarily closed the path to the mountain's peak to climbers. (har/emb)
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Discipline on the road
Discipline on the road As far as we can recall, no recent bus strike has inconvenienced so many Jakarta commuters for so long as the one which has occurred over the past three days. The strike began on Monday when an undisclosed number of minibus drivers went on strike to protest the hefty increase in fines for traffic infractions. Drivers found violating the new law can be fined between Rp 15,000 and Rp 25,000, or twice the amount previously imposed for the same offenses.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Car rent agencies establish union
Car rent agencies establish union JAKARTA (JP): At least 250 car rental businesses have set up an organization in an effort to improve services and avoid unhealthy competition among them. The chairman of the Association of the Indonesian Car Rental Businesses (Hipermi), Sabaruddin S, said in a statement here Tuesday night that the organization will also help the government in its efforts to discourage tax evasion among its members.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S., Japan and S. Korea told to ratify GATT
U.S., Japan and S. Korea told to ratify GATT JAKARTA (JP): The United States, Japan and South Korea have to give commitments ratifying the Uruguay Round before attending the second summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leadership meeting in Bogor in November, economist Mari Pangestu said here yesterday.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Abortion compromise attempt lingers
Abortion compromise attempt lingers CAIRO (AFP): Efforts to resolve an abortion controversy at the UN population conference ran into trouble yesterday as Latin American nations joined the Vatican in opposition to a compromise proposal, delegates said. Islamic states Iran, Pakistan and Indonesia late Tuesday backed a compromise on abortion contained in a plan to curb population growth which was rejected by the Vatican.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
About 1,500 houses to be demolished
About 1,500 houses to be demolished JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta administration will demolish around 1,500 illegal houses in seven subdistricts on Oct. 24 to pave the way for a river improvement project and green belt construction. Karsidin, the administration chief of security department, said yesterday that most of the occupants of the government land along the 11-kilometer-long left bank of Cisadane river, will be asked to leave.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Merapi named decade's volcano
Merapi named decade's volcano BANDUNG: Mt. Merapi in Central Java has been named as one of this decade's volcanoes by the United Nations agency for International Natural Disaster Reduction, officials said. This means that Merapi will be subject to observation and discussion by international geologists and experts throughout the 1990s, Adjat Sudradjat, the director general of geology and mineral resources, said.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Santa Fe finds oil
Santa Fe finds oil JAKARTA (JP): The state oil company Pertamina, in cooperation with the U.S. Santa Fe Company, have found a new oil resource with an estimated output capacity of 2,020 barrels per day in the Tuban block in East Java. Bambang Sutarso, general manager of the Pertamina-Santa Fe Joint Operation Board, said that the oil was found at the Mudi-1 well in Rahayu village, Tuban.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pasar Jaya refuses to see traders
Pasar Jaya refuses to see traders The management of PD Pasar Jaya, the city-owned market authority, has refused to meet traders from the Ampera market in Kampung Ambon, East Jakarta. Security officers informed the traders of the rebuff on Tuesday when they went to the PD Pasar Jaya office.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police question 35 in relation to drivers's strike
Police question 35 in relation to drivers's strike JAKARTA (JP): City Police are questioning 35 people believed to have committed criminal acts related to the massive strike by city bus drivers over the past three days. The ongoing strike has left millions of people stranded. "Based on our tentative investigation, we've found strong indications that certain parties tried to make the best use of the strike," Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto announced yesterday afternoon.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
49% of Barito shares to go to government
49% of Barito shares to go to government JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo threatened yesterday to deny PT Barito Pacific Timber extensions to its forest concessions unless the largest company listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange handed over 49 percent of its shares to a state-owned company.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Heavy equipment distributor plans to sell shares
Heavy equipment distributor plans to sell shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Hexindo Adiperkasa, a distributor of heavy equipment under the Hitachi brand, plans to sell around 25 percent of its 40 million shares to the public in the near future, the company's president said yesterday. Rustam Effendi said after a ceremony for the opening of its new office here that his company submitted an application for the share sales to the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) last month.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Clamp down on car exhaust
Clamp down on car exhaust SEMARANG: The city administration will soon clamp down on owners of vehicles which emit thick exhaust. Four facilities to measure the exhaust have already been installed in the most busy streets and the administration is now drafting a regulation which will include severe penalties for violators, the Antara news agency said.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Telkom-AT&T telecom deal
Telkom-AT&T telecom deal JAKARTA (JP): The state owned domestic telecommunications company, PT Telkom, has awarded four contracts to American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) for the supply and installation of digital switching and transmission equipment, fiber optic cables and operation systems throughout the country.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kanindotex has another problem
Kanindotex has another problem SEMARANG: Kanindotex, the giant textile business group widely rumored to be facing financial difficulty, faces a problem on a different front -- its factories are now the subject of an official investigation for allegations of pollution. The Central Java legislative assembly is monitoring Kanindotex plants in Harjosari and Merakrejo after residents near the plants complained of waste being dumped into the river.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Singapore to press for APEC free trade timetable
Singapore to press for APEC free trade timetable LANGKAWI, Malaysia (AFP): Singapore would press for a timetable for an ambitious plan to create an Asia-Pacific free trade zone by 2020, its prime minister, Goh Chok Tong, said yesterday.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
City to hold fireworks show
City to hold fireworks show To celebrate being awarded the Parasamya Purnakarya Nugraha by the central government, the Jakarta city administration will hold a fireworks fiesta at the Monas Square Saturday evening. The display will be held in cooperation with Lippo Life insurance company. The award was given to the city administration for its success in the implementation of development programs during the Five- Year Development period, which ended last year.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hartarto to speak at Melbourne forum
Hartarto to speak at Melbourne forum JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Industry and Trade Hartarto is expected to speak at an international conference on city development and the new economic era to be held in Melbourne, Australia from Nov. 20 to Nov. 23.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Chicken pox breaks out
Chicken pox breaks out DEMAK, Central Java: The local health office has appealed for calm in face of an outbreak of chicken pox, now affecting dozens of people. Hawik Pudjohastuti, head of the health office, said although there is no cure for the disease, it is not fatal. Hawik said that the disease is common during a transition in the weather from dry to rainy season. (har/emb)
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Millions stranded as drivers strike enters third day
Millions stranded as drivers strike enters third day JAKARTA (JP): Millions of commuters were stranded here yesterday and had to struggle to reach their destinations in the capital as a sit-in protest of minibus drivers continued sporadically. Protesting drivers of some 5,000 minibuses said that they will return to work only if the government lifts a hefty new ticketing traffic fine scale, which is much higher than the previous one. Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen.
Thu, 08 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rights group blasts Malaysian sect arrests
Rights group blasts Malaysian sect arrests BANGKOK (Reuter): A Thai human-rights group yesterday condemned the arrest in Malaysia of members of a Islamic sect deported from Thailand last week. Thailand's Union of Civil Liberty (UCL), in an open letter to Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, appealed for the immediate release of the Al Arqam sect members, some of whom, including leader Ashaari Muhammad, are being held under Malaysia's tough Internal Security Act.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Settlement of external debts through the UN recommended
Settlement of external debts through the UN recommended JAKARTA (JP): Settlement of developing countries' external debts should be integrated with the programs of international institutions under the United Nations (UN), high- ranking officials said here yesterday. Emil Salim, chairman of the economic team of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), told newsmen yesterday that the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) will help solve the external debts of developing countries.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Butet' song composer
`Butet' song composer From Kompas On Aug.9 on TPI (Televisi Pendidikan Indonesia) I happened to be watching the singer Grace Simon sing the song Butet. It is most regrettable that the composer of the song was announced as being anonymous (NN) while in fact it was my father, S. Dis Sitompul. I suggest that television stations intending to broadcast songs check the composer's identity with YKCI (Yayasan Karya Cipta Indonesia -- the Indonesian Authors Foundation).
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fishermen find fake fuels
Fishermen find fake fuels Dozens of fishermen in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, were reluctant to take to the sea when they discovered that the diesel fuel they had purchased from a floating kiosk had a muddy color. They were strongly convinced that the fuel was fake or had been mixed with kerosene. The fishermen, who mostly sell their catch at the Muara Baru port, said that the engines of their boats immediately overheated after using the fuel.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Citizens arrest three rebels
Citizens arrest three rebels DILI, East Timor: Three members of the Security Disturbance Group, the official term for separatist groups, have been arrested and turned over to the military by the local people. Udayana Military Command Chief Maj. Gen. Adang Ruchiatna said the citizens' arrest reflected that the people were getting tired of the rebels' activities and they desire peace.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Committee set to solve land, forest problems
Committee set to solve land, forest problems JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry and the National Land Agency (BPN) yesterday formed a permanent committee to address land and forest management problems related to land appropriation, license overlapping, swaps and planning.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Courier companies ask for equal airport treatment
Courier companies ask for equal airport treatment JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Association of Courier Companies (Asperindo) complained yesterday about the unequal airport treatment received by its members, compared to the treatment enjoyed by the state-owned postal service Perum Pos dan Giro. The association's chairman, Rudy J. Pesik, told reporters here that private courier companies, for example, have to store their cargoes, while storage is frequently unnecessary.
Wed, 07 Sep 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.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
E. Java v Aceh in U-15 final
E. Java v Aceh in U-15 final JAKARTA (JP): East Java and Aceh will lock horns in the Coke Cup national under-15 soccer championship final in Tondano Minahasa, North Sulawesi on Friday after scoring convincing wins in yesterday's semifinals. Playing before a crowd of 10,000 the newly built 30,000-seat Maesa stadium, last year's runner-up East Java ended arch rival West Java's dreams of emulating national champion Persib Bandung with a 2-0 victory.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fixed-cellular phone project postponed
Fixed-cellular phone project postponed JAKARTA (JP): The decline of foreign creditors' trust in Indonesian banking after the disclosure of fraud at Bapindo has forced a company to delay the establishment of a fixed cellular telephone project.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Japan's Murayama steps into Asian Games dispute
Japan's Murayama steps into Asian Games dispute TOKYO (Reuter): Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama for the first time yesterday stepped into the diplomatic row which threatens the Asian Games clearly advising Taiwan not to send its president to the event. In a sign of how concerned Japan has become about China's threatened boycott of next month's Games in Hiroshima because of an invitation to Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui, Murayama reminded Taiwan that Tokyo has a one-China policy.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI seeks to become SE Asia's largest stock mart by 2000
RI seeks to become SE Asia's largest stock mart by 2000 JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian capital market can become the largest in Southeast Asia by the year 2000, given the present upward trend in stock exchange activities, says an official. Bacelius Ruru, chairman of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam), said yesterday that in terms of trading volume, the Indonesian capital market remains the smallest in Asian countries despite the remarkable progress of the last five years.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI, Australia set ties
RI, Australia set ties JAKARTA (JP): Australia and Indonesia are developing cooperation in a widening range of industrial and technological areas. Australian Charge d'Affairs Tony Hely said here yesterday that Indonesia's Agency for Strategic Industries (BPIS) has formed a "framework agreement" to cooperate in aerospace technology with the Australian Department of Defense.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Out of order during `Telekuis'
Out of order during `Telekuis' From Suara Karya On Aug. 24, Wednesday evening, a private television station which was celebrating its fifth anniversary was airing a quiz program titled "Knowing Our Country," promising most attractive prizes. Viewers who would like to answer the questions posed could dial a number which was announced by the station and the first caller giving the right answer would win a certain sum of money. That night the prizes ranged from Rp 3 million to Rp 6 million.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Asiad runners enter Indonesia Open
Asiad runners enter Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Open track and field championships due to start today will be the country's proving ground for its national relay team prior to their departure for the Asian Games in Hiroshima next month. The Asiad-bound relay team groups Antonius Sulistiono, Ernawan Witarsa, Khodik Juntasi and national 100m record holder Mardi Lestari.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Arisan' savings fraud
`Arisan' savings fraud From Republika I have received chain letters from the arisan savings enterprise a few times. I have also received material from people calling themselves Danasonic, arisan and finally arisan ukhuwah Islamiah. Essentially they are all the same. They ask you to send money to the address listed first while putting our own name in fourth place. Then they tell you to copy the letter and send them to others. True, there is a possibility of getting some money back.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ministry stay idle on brawls
Ministry stay idle on brawls From Neraca Student brawls have broken out again lately and the Jakarta office of the Ministry of Education and Culture has taken no action on the matter. The regularity of the brawls is so alarming that beaten up or stabbed school students are no longer in the news unless they are killed in the brawls. Even if students are killed I am skeptical that the ministry will take action unless the murdered students are children of high government officials.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sun Chlorella debate
Sun Chlorella debate From Bisnis Indonesia I recently came across a report of two conflicting research findings concerning the product Sun Chlorella. For me, who happens to be a biologist who graduated from the Bandung Institute of Technology and has an American Ph.D., comparing the flawlessness of research findings made by the University of Indonesia with those of Gajah Mada University is like comparing the flawlessness of an apple with that of an orange.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Merpati is striving to improve performance
Merpati is striving to improve performance JAKARTA (JP): As the tariff war among the country's scheduled airlines ends, competition in domestic air service is currently focusing on the quality of services and human resources, an executive says.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Medan workers' riots provoked by 3rd party: Activists
Medan workers' riots provoked by 3rd party: Activists JAKARTA (JP): The riots in Medan last April, which had their origins in a workers' protest, were the result of a provocation by a third party and not the trade union which organized the march, according to a group of labor advocates.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Vendor jailed for extortion
Vendor jailed for extortion A 22-year-old vendor was sentenced to eight months in jail on Monday after he was found guilty of pointing a knife at a couple visiting the National Monument (Monas) in Central Jakarta. The Central Jakarta district court handed down the verdict that Hardiana, alias Nanang, was guilty of extorting money from the couple at knife-point last June.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI bourse rating raised
RI bourse rating raised SINGAPORE (AFP): US securities firm Merrill Lynch raised its rating yesterday of Malaysian stocks for the next three-to-six months, recommending investors take a slightly more aggressive stance on Asian markets. Merrill Lynch also upgraded the Indonesian and Thai markets, recommending a "significantly overweight Indonesia" with four-to- five percent and a 10-to-12 percent allocation for Thailand.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Councilors not united about higher bus fare
Councilors not united about higher bus fare JAKARTA (JP): City councilors have voiced different opinions about the proposal endorsed by the Organization of Owners of City Land Transportation (Organda) to raise bus fares by up to 20 percent for night transportation. The chairman of City Council's commission for development, Mansyur Achmad, said yesterday the proposal was not necessary because the purpose of the transportation system is to provide better services to people.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Two missing in boat accident
Two missing in boat accident JEPARA, Central Java: Two people are missing since a motorboat with 16 passengers capsized during a storm in Karimunjawa waters. Fishermen rescued 14 passengers and sent them to the Karimunjawa health center. The two others are feared dead. One of the survivors said the boat was spun about and flipped over during a violent storm. The upper portion of the boat was smashed into pieces. Those who could swim managed to grab the fragments and survive.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Eight Indonesian illegals drown
Eight Indonesian illegals drown KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Eight Indonesian illegal immigrants drowned and nine others went missing when they panicked and jumped into the sea after Malaysian customs officers opened fire at their speedboat, police said yesterday. Forty-one others, including a month-old baby boy and two women, were held captive after choosing to stay on the boat in the incident off Malaysia's southern Johore state late Saturday, police said. "The survivors will be deported.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RP, France to sign defense pact
RP, France to sign defense pact MANILA (AFP): The Philippines and France will sign a defense cooperation agreement when President Fidel Ramos visits Paris as part of a European tour this week, Foreign Secretary Roberto Romulo said yesterday. Romulo said this was one of 15 agreements to be signed by Ramos during his eight day visit to Italy, Spain, France, Belgium and Germany.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Music and dance will dominate JIFPA
Music and dance will dominate JIFPA By Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): JIFPA, a cultural event that shows every sign of being here to stay. Spelled out in full, JIFPA stands for Jakarta International Festival of the Performing Arts. The opening of the third one was held last Sunday at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, and as the director of GKJ said in her welcoming speech, this one is to last a month. A good sign, that.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Unsafe pedestrian overpass
Unsafe pedestrian overpass From Pelita A couple of days ago an acquaintance of mine told me of how, while waiting at the Baturaja bus shelter in front of the Kartika Plaza Hotel in Central Jakarta, he witnessed a gang of people crowding a foreigner. Moments later the man discovered that his wallet was gone. Although he pointed his finger at the ruffians it was too late to do anything.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Restaurants need `halal' label: Tourism office
Restaurants need `halal' label: Tourism office JAKARTA (JP): The head of Jakarta Chapter of the Tourism Office, Pudjo Basuki, said yesterday that all restaurants in the city should ready themselves for the plan to place the halal label on their doors or windows. "According to Article 9 of the Tourism Law, the development of tourism must be in line with religious teachings and local customs," Pudjo said.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Developing East Timor
Developing East Timor We support the ideas of Joao Mariano de Sousa Saldanha in his newly launched book entitled Political Economic Development of East Timor (Ekonomi Politik Pembangunan Timor Timur). Also suggestions from experts like Dr. Hadi Soesastro of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies about the need to broaden the dimension of the solution through a dialog with Portugal.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sports council meets set budget for Asiad
Sports council meets set budget for Asiad JAKARTA (JP): Financial constraints no longer threaten Indonesia's preparations for the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima next month, a top official of the national sports controlling body (KONI) says. KONI executive chairman Soeweno said yesterday the sports body had met the set budget of Rp 3 billion (US$1.38 million), following a last minute commitment from a group of entrepreneurs.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Manggarai bus station project needs Rp 7b
Manggarai bus station project needs Rp 7b JAKARTA (JP): The government will spend some Rp 7 billion (US$3.2 million) to develop the small bus station at Manggarai in South Jakarta into the largest integrated terminal in Indonesia over the next 10 years, an official said.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Buddhist charity for the poor
Buddhist charity for the poor The Nimmala Buddhist monastery foundation has donated 40 tons of rice, noodles, cloth and school equipment to the poor and disabled people in several areas here, as well as Serang and West Jakarta. The contribution was handed over on Monday at an old folks' home in Cengkareng, West Jakarta, in commemoration of Ulambana (Social Solidarity) Day.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lou Rawls shines at the Blue Note
Lou Rawls shines at the Blue Note By Paul W. Blair JAKARTA (JP): Lou Rawls, now midway through a week-long engagement at Jakarta's new Blue Note club, possesses what is surely one of the world's easiest-to-recognize singing voices. It is, in turn, mellow and throaty, then pleasingly raspy. Incredibly elastic, it sometimes drops a full octave unexpectedly in mid-phrase, to great dramatic effect. Rawls has power and also endurance.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Swords for two governors
Swords for two governors JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The local Trikora Military Command has decided to bestow the Trikora Swords to the governors of Irian Jaya and Maluku Jacob Pattipi and Akib Latuconsina for their commitment to the development of the two provinces. Trikora Chief Maj. Gen. Tarub, whose jurisdiction covers the two provinces, said the awards are given because the two men succeeded in protecting and leading their people.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Shortage, new demands boil Asian coffee prices
Shortage, new demands boil Asian coffee prices KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Asian coffee bean prices are on the boil again as domestic demand in Indonesia heats up, world supply of robusta beans tightens and the market awaits the arrival of the new Vietnamese crop, regional traders and analysts said this week.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Third round of talks on Sipadan and Ligitan Isles begin today
Third round of talks on Sipadan and Ligitan Isles begin today JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Malaysia will begin the third round of talks on the disputed islands of Sipadan and Ligitan this morning. During the two-day meeting, the joint working groups are expected to discuss their findings based on the documents presented during the previous meeting in January.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Golkar issues restrained comments on Kanindo case
Golkar issues restrained comments on Kanindo case JAKARTA (JP): The ruling Golkar political group yesterday issued restrained comments regarding the scandal at the giant Kanindo Success Textile company which is owned by one of its major donors, the controversial businessman Robby Tjahjadi.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
NU plans to harmonize its position on PPP
NU plans to harmonize its position on PPP JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), licking their wounds at the way United Development Party (PPP) treated them at a congress last week, plan to take a common stand on their ties with the party which they helped found 21 years ago. Hasyim Muzadi, head of NU's executive board in East Java, said he plans to organize a meeting with other NU leaders in Java to forge a united stand in view of the PPP treatment, the Antara news agency reported.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Immigration centers planned to deter illegal workers
Immigration centers planned to deter illegal workers JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief says he is considering the establishment of immigration centers along Indonesian border points to help process Indonesians intending to work in Malaysia. These "center points" would provide fast services for workers in obtaining their travel documents as well as the necessary work permits, Latief told The Jakarta Post yesterday.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
First English language center celebrates 35th anniversary
First English language center celebrates 35th anniversary By Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): Someone's heartstrings must have beaten faster when this message appeared in the August edition of Contact magazine, "Galuh, I think I love you and I swear I will love you with every beat of my heart!" Relations were meaner between "Me" and "Bud" with another statement in the "Hi There" column, "I hated you then; I hate you now and I will hate you tomorrow..." Regardless of "Bud"s feelings this was probably...
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Regeneration of party cadres
Regeneration of party cadres From Neraca I hope the United Development Party (PPP), which has just concluded its congress, will deploy its younger generation in the House of Representatives both at the central as well as the provincial level in the 1997 general elections. Today we still have old members in the House. If it fails to regenerate, it will likely end up in third place after the ruling Golkar party and the Indonesian Democratic Party.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Experts study Timor history
Experts study Timor history DILI, East Timor: Australian historian Peter G. Spillet will be conducting a study on the history of Timor island together with the University of East Timor next month. Jorge da Conceicao Teme, a university staff member involved in the project, said the team is currently studying the methodology of the research, Antara reported. Spillet was in town recently to brief volunteers, mostly students, on the methodology of the study, Jorge said.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC forum seen as model of partnership
APEC forum seen as model of partnership JAKARTA (JP): The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum is expected to become a laboratory for the envisioned global partnership between North and South as well as provide leadership to rectify the imbalances in the international economic order.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
High added value key to competition
High added value key to competition JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has to systematically improve its industrial technology to enable it to compete with its main rivals, China and India, in the world markets, says an executive of a noted multinational company. Kenneth Courtis, the vice president of the Tokyo-based Deutsche Bank Capital Market (Asia) Ltd., said here yesterday that turning to high added value products is the key factor to enable Indonesia to compete with those two countries.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bus drivers on strike
Bus drivers on strike SEMARANG, Central Java: Dozens of bus drivers plying the Solo-Semarang route went on strike to protest a bus company's operating outside of the designated hours. They parked the vehicles in front of the Central Java Highway and Transportation Office, located on the outskirts of the provincial capital, forcing the passengers to take other public transit vehicles into the city, Antara news agency reported.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Former employees of `Tempo' plan new magazine
Former employees of `Tempo' plan new magazine JAKARTA (JP): Former journalists and employees of the defunct Tempo weekly yesterday formally applied for a new publishing license, or SIUPP, for a weekly they plan to call Opini.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
LIA Foundation promote cultural/sport activities
LIA Foundation promote cultural/sport activities By Lenah Susianty JAKARTA (JP): "What a glorious weekend it was in Jakarta for lovers of music and art!" wrote Judith Butler Fravel, an expatriate living in Jakarta. "The people of Jakarta were presented with the vocal master piece,Carmina Burana, enhanced with a very professional chorus, vocal soloists and ballerinas.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Garuda wants daily flights to Kansai
Garuda wants daily flights to Kansai JAKARTA (JP): The national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia is urging the Japanese government to allow it to expand its flights from Indonesia to the newly-established Kansai International Airport in Osaka from three times to seven times weekly.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
German musicians contribute to Jakarta's music scene
German musicians contribute to Jakarta's music scene JAKARTA (JP): It has been a while since German classical musicians performed in Jakarta. Quite a noticeable gap when you consider that up to about four years ago they frequently visited Jakarta. This year, though, their presence will be quite strong, at the current Jakarta International Festival of the Performing Arts and outside it: one chamber orchestra followed by visits of four pianists.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), after gaining ground over the past three weeks, yesterday continued strengthening with the broad-based Composite Index recording a five-point increase to close at 524.50 yesterday from 519.41 on Monday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index, meanwhile, rose slightly to 127.99 from 126.40. Total trading volume surged to 28.23 million shares worth Rp 144.71 billion (US$66.53 million) from 23.58 million shares valued at Rp 91.3 billion.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rival claimants show coolness to UN-brokered solution for Spratlys
Rival claimants show coolness to UN-brokered solution for Spratlys By Martin Abbugao MANILA (AFP): Coolness shown by rival claimants to South China Sea territories towards a proposal for a UN-brokered solution has one foreign policy expert warning that a prolonged stalemate could increase the dangers of armed conflict.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RP embassy probes Japan recruiters
RP embassy probes Japan recruiters TOKYO (Reuter): The Philippine Embassy in Tokyo has conducted its own investigation into suspected unlawful activities by Japanese employers of Filipino entertainers, a newspaper reported yesterday. The Yomiuri Shimbun said it was the first time a foreign embassy in Japan had conducted criminal investigations and raised the question of sovereignty.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Missing `ojek' driver murdered
Missing `ojek' driver murdered A team from the Criminology Laboratory of the University of Indonesia unearthed the body of an ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver in a gruesome end to an investigation into the man's whereabouts. The Pamulang police in South Jakarta have arrested two people believed to have killed the driver, identified as Nasa, 35, on Aug. 21, in order to rob him of his motorcycle.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Red light area to be closed
Red light area to be closed JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta administration will close down 26 brothels, comprising some 110 rooms, in the notorious Kalijodo red light district over the next week. Karsidin, an administration official, said on Monday that the government is still preparing a decree to ban prostitution in the area to pave the way for the government's plan to develop a green area.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Criminologist deplores arson against buses
Criminologist deplores arson against buses JAKARTA (JP): The habit of the public to express its anger by setting city buses on fire recently shows that many members of the society have been influenced by the culture of violence, a criminologist has said.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Official at RI embassy in Canberra `move'
Official at RI embassy in Canberra `move' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said the government has reassigned a staff member of the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra before he was asked to leave by the Australian government for threatening East Timor protesters with a knife. Alatas declined to disclose the identity of the official or where he has been posted. He stressed, however, that the official is not a diplomat.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Metro Mini drivers stage protests against new fines
Metro Mini drivers stage protests against new fines JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of drivers of the 30-seat Metro Mini buses staged sit-in strikes in East and South Jakarta protesting the new ticketing fine scale, which is much higher than the one previous imposed. The strikes were carried out at bus terminals at Pondok Kopi, Pulo Gadung and Kampung Rambutan in East Jakarta and Pasar Minggu in South Jakarta.
Wed, 07 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
UN official visits slums
UN official visits slums JAKARTA: The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative C. Jan Kamp visited two slum projects in Tambora, West Jakarta, and Cipinang, East Jakarta, to monitor the activities of the UN Volunteers deployed to help improve the environment and living conditions of urban slum communities through enhancing community participation. Accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Manpower, Kamp visited the apartment complex in the Tambora subdistrict.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Embarrassed at department store
Embarrassed at department store From Pikiran Rakyat On Aug. 29, the Pikiran Rakyat daily reported the negligence of a department store's cashier in Bandung whose actions caused problems for many of the store's customers. The cashier frequently did not remove the security alarm tags from customers' purchases. As a result, the security guards of the store stopped the customers and treated them rudely when the alarms went off as the customers tried to leave the store with their purchases.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
More transmigrants for East Timor
More transmigrants for East Timor DILI, East Timor: The provincial transmigration office is planning to resettle 1,000 families, including several from outside the province, in Besusu village, Manufahi regency, by the end of the 1994/1995 fiscal year. Acting chief of the local transmigration office, E.J. Klau, told Antara news agency yesterday that 25 percent of the new transmigrants are expected to come from other provinces.
Tue, 06 Sep 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.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tony wins national rally
Tony wins national rally JAKARTA (JP): Tony Hardianto and his co-driver Ian Sujono took wins in the fourth-leg of the two-day national rally in Palembang, South Sumatra, Antara reported yesterday. With the victory, Tony accumulated a total of 100 points, 70 of which he collected on the first day. He also recorded the fastest time of two hours 48 minutes 59 seconds in 285 kilometers.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ex-pilot arrested for illegal possession of guns
Ex-pilot arrested for illegal possession of guns JAKARTA (JP): An ex-pilot has been arrested by the South Jakarta police for illegal possession of handguns along with 15 bullets. The police accidentally found the guns belonging to Reno Syaifullah, 36, a former pilot of Derazona and Gatari charter airlines, on Friday after a friend of his was arrested for using an expired credit card. However, South Jakarta police chief Lt. Col.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jeewon shares offer PER of nine times
Jeewon shares offer PER of nine times JAKARTA (JP): PT Jeewon Jaya Indonesia, an export-oriented manufacturer of car stereos, satellite video receivers, high quality tuners and wire harnesses, will offer 6.1 million shares to the public, at an estimated price-earning ratio of around nine times, far below the official limit of 13 times.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Asiad organizers work to end boycott threat
Asiad organizers work to end boycott threat TOKYO (Reuter): Asian Games organizers yesterday asked the head of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to let them know which heads of state he has invited to the event as a disastrous Chinese boycott of the games looms closer. The invitation issue involving OCA President Ahmad al-Fahad of Kuwait has turned into a diplomatic and security nightmare for Japanese officials for the games which open on Oct. 2 in Hiroshima.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tugu manages Arco pension
Tugu manages Arco pension JAKARTA (JP): Atlantic Richfield Indonesia Inc. (Arco) has assigned PT Asuransi Jiwa Tugu Mandiri, an insurance firm affiliated with the state oil company Pertamina, to manage its employee pension fund under an agreement signed yesterday. The agreement was inked by Tugu Mandiri's president, A.B. Ghifari, and Arco's president and resident manager, T.N. Machmud.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bob Hasan among 12 new IOC members
Bob Hasan among 12 new IOC members JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian timber tycoon Mohammad "Bob" Hasan was among 12 new members elected yesterday to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in place of Dadang Suprayogi, who retired. Bob, as Indonesia's representative for the world's sports governing body, will serve his term until he reaches 75 years of age.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices further strengthened on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday amid reports on the government's plan to lower income tax rates. The broad-based Composite Index booked an increase of nearly four points to close at 519.41 yesterday from 515.55 on Friday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also rose to end the day higher at 126.4 against 125.57.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Traffic police versus city bus
Traffic police versus city bus From Kompas On Aug. 6, 1994 I boarded a Metromini S-74 bus from Jalan Veteran to Blok M. It was the first time ever I rode on a Metromini bus whose driver was not a driver from hell. When the bus passed Jalan Pakubuwono VI the driver saw a group of police in the distance and he ordered his conductor to close the front door in compliance with the new regulation. The rear door was already closed.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Workers abroad
Workers abroad From Merdeka One of the businesses which is most often reported by newspapers is in the business of sending Indonesian workers, especially female workers, abroad for companies. A total of four ministers of manpower over the last two decades have attempted to send only those workers who are highly qualified. In reality, however, the job qualifications of those who have been sent abroad does not improve; the men only become qualified as drivers and the women as domestic helpers.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
The ocean shipping business
The ocean shipping business From Sinar Pagi In the past there were three big shipping companies, Gesuri Lloyd, Samudera Indonesia and Trikora Lloyd, owned by Adil A. Nurimba, Sudarpo and Budiardjo. In the early 1980s Adil Nurimba, alias Liem Eng Hay, was able to buy a number of container transports of more than 10,000 deadweight tons. Now their names have as good as disappeared from the world of shipping in Indonesia.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fly the flag, orders the mayor
Fly the flag, orders the mayor North Jakarta Mayor Suprawito announced yesterday that the people in his mayoralty should hoist the national flag on Sept. 10 and Sept. 11 to celebrate the city's achievement in winning the Parasamya Purnakarya Nugraha, achievement award presented by the central government to the city. The mayor said that he will reprimand anyone reluctant to fly the flag. The award will be on public display in a parade across the mayoralty on Sept. 11.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
PT Pudjiadi Prestige will offer 26 million shares
PT Pudjiadi Prestige will offer 26 million shares JAKARTA (JP): Property developer PT Pudjiadi Prestige Ltd., a division of the Jayakarta Group, will offer 26 million new shares, or 26 percent of the enlarged number of its common shares, to the public next month. The company's president, Sjukur Pudjiadi, said yesterday that the shares will be sold at Rp 2,400 (US$1.10) to Rp 2,700 each, which will offer a price earning ratio of 7.8 times to 8.7 times.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
PPP congress democratic: Government
PPP congress democratic: Government JAKARTA (JP): Despite reports of dissension within the newly established executive board of the United Development Party (PPP), the government considers the party's recent congress to be "democratic". President Soeharto congratulated the party's new executive board yesterday and asked them to consolidate. "Good job. Now continue the consolidation efforts," President Soeharto was quoted as saying by Minister of Home Affairs Yogie S.M.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV broadcast not well received
TV broadcast not well received I am an Englishman married to an Indonesian lady living in Cilacap, Central Java. I am writing to get some information because nobody I know seems to care about television services. I have a satellite dish and a receiver for my TV which enables me to tune in around 12 channels, but at peak viewing hours especially around 8 p.m.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV Today
TV Today TVRI 2:00 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 TV Series: International Family Classic 4:30 Students' World 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Belief in God the Almighty 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Insight 8:05 Music 9:00 World News 9:30 National Film Appreciation 10:50 Late News 11:00 Film: Bill Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Moro talks end on high note despite unresolved issues
Moro talks end on high note despite unresolved issues JAKARTA (JP): The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the Philippine government expressed satisfaction yesterday at the conclusion of their peace talks, despite failing to resolve core issues of defense and the implementation of a Moro provisional autonomous government.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mar'ie to announce 'the real rescuer' of Kanindo soon
Mar'ie to announce 'the real rescuer' of Kanindo soon JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Mar'ie Muhammad promised yesterday to announce next week "the real rescuer" of the debt- ridden Kanindo Group. The minister told newsmen that negotiations over the takeover of Kanindo, which operates a number of textile plants in Central Java, were almost complete. At least two business consortia have been widely reported to have been engaged in intensive negotiations to take over the ailing Kanindo.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Femina' establishes `Friends of Botanical Gardens'
`Femina' establishes `Friends of Botanical Gardens' By Lenah Susianty BOGOR, West Java (JP): The weekly women's magazine Femina went out of its way to celebrate its 22nd anniversary and established a foundation called Mitra Kebun Raya Indonesia, or Friends of Indonesian Botanical Gardens.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Three suspects shot dead by police officers
Three suspects shot dead by police officers JAKARTA (JP): City police have shot to death three criminal suspects, one believed to have raped a night-shift employee after dragging her off a bus. According to the East Jakarta police the three were shot as they tried to flee an on-the-spot investigation of their case and attack police personnel.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Friendly tennis matches for VIPs
Friendly tennis matches for VIPs JAKARTA (JP): A friendly tennis exhibition, aimed at fostering relations among members of the Bakrie Rasuna Sport Club, will be held at Cilandak Sport Center, South Jakarta, on Saturday, the club's spokesman said yesterday. Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sport Hayono Isman, and chairman of the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) Cosmas Batubara are among the VIPs who are expected to take part in the exhibition.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia may cut team to Hiroshima Asian games
Indonesia may cut team to Hiroshima Asian games JAKARTA (JP): Several national athletic bodies will voluntarily drop athletes who fail to make progress during their final training sessions prior to the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima next month. Executive chairman of the national governing sports body (KONI), Soeweno, said yesterday that a considerable number of boxers and cyclists will be omitted when the national contingent is announced tomorrow.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Absentee landownership
Absentee landownership Minister of State Secretary Moerdiono, in an address during the inauguration of five deputy heads at the National Land Agency in July 1989, criticized the phenomenon of absentee landownership. According to Moerdiono, absentee landownership -- the ownership of rural lands by people in the cities -- should be prevented because it could have a serious impact. He said the land was being used as a commodity in order to gain huge profits.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL power for Thailand
KL power for Thailand KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia said yesterday a four-member consortium led by listed Landmarks Bhd. would soon be licensed to build a 660-megawatt power plant costing 1.3 billion ringgit (US$520 million) to supply electricity to Thailand. Energy Minister Samy Vellu Sanglimuthu said he would represent Kuala Lumpur at negotiations next yesterday in Bangkok on the plan by the Perlis Power consortium to transmit and sell electricity to southern Thailand.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Washington's Asian policy to focus more on business
Washington's Asian policy to focus more on business By Christopher Hines HONG KONG, Sept. 5 (AFP) - Members of a high-powered US business delegation that swung through Hong Kong after a presidential trade mission to China say they witnessed a historic shakeup in US policy towards Asia. US policy, according to the delegates, is now focused on winning business contracts and creating jobs back home over the political and security concerns of the Cold War era.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rerouting of domestic flights to support tourism industry
Rerouting of domestic flights to support tourism industry JAKARTA (JP): The planned rerouting of domestic flights, which will offer direct services to several destinations, will support the growth of the tourism industry, Director General of Tourism Andi Mappi Sammeng said yesterday. He told a two-day workshop on tourism product improvement at Hotel Wisata International that direct air links between remote cities will be very helpful for both domestic and foreign tourists.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Economists and legislators greet cut in tax rates
Economists and legislators greet cut in tax rates JAKARTA (JP): Economists and legislators greeted the new tax bills yesterday but warned the government to strengthen the capacity and skills of its tax officials to effectively enforce the new legislation. Marie Pangestu, the chief economist of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), said the significant reduction in the income tax rates would undoubtedly improve the business climate.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Peace prospects seem to brighten for Sri Lanka
Peace prospects seem to brighten for Sri Lanka By Minoli de Soysa COLOMBO (Reuter): Sri Lanka's new People's Alliance government and Tamil rebels fighting for a separate state are making tentative moves towards peace, but political analysts said on Sunday an early settlement was unlikely. Rebel leader Velupillai Prabhakaran last Friday released 10 policemen from custody and said he was ready for dialogue.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
C. Java factories polluting rivers
C. Java factories polluting rivers DEMAK, Central Java: Two rivers in Demak regency are heavily polluted by industrial waste dumped by factories in nearby Kudus regency and the city of Semarang. PT Pusaka Raya Kudus, a big paper factory in Kudus, has dumped waste into Wulan River, while Babon River is being polluted by the waste from another factory in the Genuk Industrial Estate. The local people can no longer use the water, which has turned reddish, to wash and cook.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sumarlin role in Bapindo's scandal major: Ex-director
Sumarlin role in Bapindo's scandal major: Ex-director JAKARTA (JP): The role played by former finance minister J.B. Sumarlin in the Rp 1.3 trillion (US$620 million) loan scandal at the state-owned Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) was re- asserted yesterday by another former director of the bank.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Export tax on CPO counter-productive
Export tax on CPO counter-productive JAKARTA (JP): Economist Sjahrir yesterday lamented the government's policy of introducing an export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) products, saying that such a measure is counter- productive against efforts to foster non-oil exports. "Amid the wretched performance of our non-oil exports, what has been introduced by the Ministry of Finance is very, very difficult to understand," Sjahrir said after speaking about thermal power plants.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
DPR angry at smuggling of workers
DPR angry at smuggling of workers JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) attacked the government yesterday for doing little to stop smuggling of workers to neighboring Malaysia. The DPR commission I in charge of security and foreign relations said the Indonesian government seemed to close their eyes to the long-standing problem of worker smuggling.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
50,000 more mangrove trees planted
50,000 more mangrove trees planted JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirja signed a plaque on mangrove replacement project yesterday followed by the planting of 50,000 mangrove trees in North Jakarta. The planting of the 50,000 mangrove trees marks the final stage of the five-year project. The planting will continue through Sept. 11.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Aussies urge growth triangle involving Indonesia and PNG
Aussies urge growth triangle involving Indonesia and PNG JAKARTA (JP): Australia is inviting Indonesia to create a new growth triangle that will also involve Papua New Guinea (PNG). "The idea of the new growth triangle was presented in a seminar on tourism development held recently in Darwin, Australia.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sulawesi tribe opposes Lake Lindu dam project
Sulawesi tribe opposes Lake Lindu dam project JAKARTA (JP): The indigenous people of Central Sulawesi are opposing the government's plan to turn their Lake Lindu, the hub of their cultural activities and livelihood, into a multi-purpose reservoir. "We are not here to fight against the government. We are only afraid of losing our homes," said Gesadombu, 63, the Tribal Chief of the Lindu plains, during a press conference here yesterday.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Marianas deports 14 RP workers
Marianas deports 14 RP workers MANILA (Reuter): The U.S.-linked Northern Marianas government has deported 14 Filipinos for illegally working in the territory, the Philippine foreign office said yesterday. The 14, including seven women, denied they were working illegally although many had expired entry permits and had entered the area on tourist or business visas, a foreign office statement said. They were arrested on Aug.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RP businessmen reject plan to reduce import tariffs
RP businessmen reject plan to reduce import tariffs MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' top business leaders yesterday rejected a government plan to reduce import tariffs to a uniform rate of five percent in six years, saying it could wreak havoc on local industries.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Gifts' of public space in Pondok Kopi to be probed
`Gifts' of public space in Pondok Kopi to be probed JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said here yesterday that he will question East Jakarta's mayor about civil servants who have allegedly taken bribes from a real estate developer. "The government will check the reports thoroughly before taking any measures against the suspected officials," Surjadi said, adding that he does not tolerate corruption.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Only six battalions situated in East Timor
Only six battalions situated in East Timor DILI, East Timor (JP): The Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) denied an Australian press report yesterday that it deploys 15 combat battalions to suppress low-level separatist rebellion. Maj. Gen. Adang Ruchiatna, Commander of the Udayana Military Command which oversees security in Bali, Nusa Tenggara and East Timor, said that ABRI only has six battalions here. Adang was responding to an Aug.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Natuna and the Spratlys
Natuna and the Spratlys From Sinar Pagi One of the most important international sea lanes located in Indonesian territorial waters adjoins the South China and Natuna Seas. At an international conference on the Law of the Sea, Indonesia agreed to apply the principle of free passage for international shipping in the area, including war ships, as long as the country's safety and sovereignty are guaranteed.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia, Singapore to sign air agreement
Indonesia, Singapore to sign air agreement JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Singapore will sign an air agreement later this month to allow their airlines to increase flight services, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said here yesterday. "The bilateral air agreement will be signed by President Soeharto and Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong at their meeting in Yogyakarta at the end of this month," Haryanto told reporters after meeting with Soeharto at the latter's residence here.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia freezes yen loans: report
Malaysia freezes yen loans: report KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia has no immediate plans to borrow money from Japan as the soaring yen was seriously affecting its economy, a local financial daily here reported yesterday. "One-third of the total federal government debt is in yen and we are at the mercy of the Japanese," the Business Times quoted Mustapha Mohamed, Malaysia's deputy finance minister, as saying.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pact signed to protect RI's workers in Malaysia
Pact signed to protect RI's workers in Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Malaysia signed yesterday an agreement on recruitment of Indonesian workers to be employed in plantations in Malaysia. The memorandum of agreement was signed by president of the state-owned PT Binajasa Abadi Karya (PT Bijak) Suramsihono and Director of the Malaysian employment agency Global Access SDN.
Tue, 06 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI is pondering exporting elephants
RI is pondering exporting elephants JAKARTA: The government, dismayed over the damage caused by the huge number of elephants destroying plantations and housing areas in Sumatra, is toying with the idea of exporting the giant beasts. The Ministry of Forestry will consult the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) and international organizations to explore the possibility of exporting Sumatran elephants, ministry office spokesman, Kardjono, was quoted by Antara news agency as saying yesterday.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Big guns to volleyball grand prix finals
Big guns to volleyball grand prix finals JAKARTA (JP): Japan, Brazil and World champion Cuba were assured of their berths in the world women's volleyball grand prix finals in Shanghai, China this Friday, after completing three-weeks of hard-fought competition, yesterday. Despite yesterday's 1-3 loss to title holder Cuba, host China received an automatic entry to the finals, giving them a chance to compete for the winner's check of US$250,000. China finished second behind Cuba last year.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sports coverage
Sports coverage It was with great dismay and disappointment that I read your sports section in the Sept. 2, 1994 issue of The Jakarta Post. Your headline continued your newspaper's love affair of Manchester United with a report on their game at home to mighty Wimbledon and a report on Liverpool's and Newcastle's game. For your information, Arsenal also played and drew 0-0 at home to Blackburn, and more importantly, Chelsea beat Manchester City 3-0 at home.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Group sets blueprint for APEC leaders
Group sets blueprint for APEC leaders SINGAPORE (Reuter): A group of business advisers to the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum said on Saturday that it will recommend an aggressive timetable for cutting trade barriers in the region.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police jobs shuffled
Police jobs shuffled The chief of staff the City Police Force, Brig. Gen. Ismet Ibrahim, was installed as Director of the On-the-Alert National Police Squad to replace Brig. Gen. Hartoyo at a ceremony at the National Police Headquarters on Saturday. Hartoyo was appointed Nusa Tenggara police chief. Ismet will relinquish his post to Brig. Gen. Dibyo Widodo, currently chief of staff of the Nusa Tenggara police chief and a former adjutant to President Soeharto. (bsr)
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police doubt treasurer's story
Police doubt treasurer's story MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Police are doubting the story of a treasurer of a government office who reported that a bag containing the staff payroll was snatched by thieves. Police became suspicious after the story of Mohammad Nur, treasurer of the Social Services Office, did not tally with the version given by his driver, the Antara news agency reported. Mohammad said the bag was snatched from his car by two men on a motorcycle.
Mon, 05 Sep 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, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lentera opens middle school for children
Lentera opens middle school for children JAKARTA (JP): Lentera International School, an international institution which specializes in educating exceptional children, opened its middle school for children aged nine to 13. The school headmistress, Gillian Greenwood, told The Jakarta Post late last week that 40 students of various nationalities are enrolled at the school. Lentera has approximately 250 pupils. Greenwood said that 17 exceptional students are now studying at the school.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police start action over decade-old sikh massacre
Police start action over decade-old sikh massacre By M.R. Narayan Swamy NEW DELHI (AFP): Nearly 10 years after almost 3,000 Sikhs were murdered here following the assassination of then prime minister Indira Gandhi, the police are beginning to move against those responsible for the massacre. The New Delhi police registered cases of murder and arson against an unspecified number of suspects, including members of the ruling Congress party, after years of dilly-dallying.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mandela shows concern over East Timor
Mandela shows concern over East Timor JAKARTA (JP): South African President Nelson Mandela unexpectedly raised questions about human rights and East Timor on Saturday, during his two-day, 'unofficial' visit. "I raised questions on both of these issues, asking about the human rights situation as well as the question of self- determination in areas like East Timor," Mandela said of his 60 minute meeting with President Soeharto on Saturday.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Youths' behavior
Youths' behavior This is in response to Mr. B. Astar's letter in The Jakarta Post of Sept. 1, 1994. I completely agree that the youths' behavior as he described was wrong. However, I strongly object to his continued reference to white youths. This demonstrates an extreme biased and perhaps prejudiced viewpoint. Misbehaving youths are not limited to only whites. Let me give you an example of recent behavior by an Indonesian youth. On Saturday, Aug.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tosari a good fit as Ismail's partner
Tosari a good fit as Ismail's partner By Santi WE Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): The one thing people can expect from the new leadership duet in the United Development Party (PPP) is this: the new Secretary-General Tosari Widjaya will surely be able to work with chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum. "Me and Buya (father) Ismail Hasan have virtually been sharing the same pillow," was how Tosari described his close relationship with the chairman.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indopasific starts air cargo service
Indopasific starts air cargo service JAKARTA (JP): PT Indopasific Merpati Kargo on Saturday started to provide air cargo service for a number of Asian countries under a franchise agreement with Merpati Nusantara, an airline affiliated to the flag carrier Garuda Indonesia. Indopasific's president, Berthie Bernardus, said at a launching ceremony to mark its initial consignment on Saturday that the company flies cargoes directly to Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
UI graduates 2,531 students
UI graduates 2,531 students The University of Indonesia (UI) held graduation ceremonies for a total of 2,531 graduates from various schools and colleges at a ceremony led by Rector Prof. MK Tadjudin at the university's new campus in Depok, a suburb south of Jakarta, over the weekend. The 2,531 graduates are from the schools of medicine, public health, law, engineering, economics, literature, psychology, social and political sciences and computer science.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Government asks for WTO ratification
Government asks for WTO ratification JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Trade S.B. Joedono formally asked the House of Representatives (DPR) Saturday to ratify the establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO), which will administer the new international trade accord. The minister said in a DPR plenary session that the implementation of the new trade treaty would benefit the Indonesian economy even though a number of commodities would face stricter competition from imported products.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
The city thirsts among lush golf courses
The city thirsts among lush golf courses By Andreas Harsono and Hidayat Jati JAKARTA (JP): While the dragging drought continues to deplete Jakarta's water supply, this natural unpleasantness has exposed the often neglected facts of this third-world metropolis: the poor are deprived and the rich live in excess.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
New PPP leadership board already beset by dissension
New PPP leadership board already beset by dissension JAKARTA (JP): Barely three days since his re-election, United Development Party (PPP) chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum is already being forced to move to contain dissension within his newly formed executive board. A prominent leader from Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the largest faction in the PPP, has declined his appointment in the advisory board, while another has signaled he is not happy because he was never consulted in the first place.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sony radio
Sony radio From Bisnis Indonesia Last August my son bought a Sony radio-cassette player, type CFS 1033S in Pasaraya Big & Beautiful. When they tried to test the radio in the shop, some radio stations could not be clearly tuned in. The man at the counter explained that there was interference caused by the conditions in the building. I believed the explanation to be true.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Balinese still believe in power of syringe
Balinese still believe in power of syringe JAKARTA (JP): Most people in Bali still believe strongly in the healing powers of the syringe and this has had strong repercussions on the island's campaign against the spread of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Bali Health Office Chief I.G.P. Sudhana said that most of the community health centers (puskemas) set up in many Bali villages do not have sufficient syringes to meet the public demand.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Moro peace talks enter `tough' issues
Moro peace talks enter `tough' issues JAKARTA (JP): After four days of deliberations, peace talks between the Philippine government and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) will now focus on the formation of a provisional government for the Moro autonomous territory. "(We are) in the area where more serious and difficult problems begin," said Indonesia's chief mediator S. Wiryono.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia strives for `halal' food labeling
Indonesia strives for `halal' food labeling JAKARTA (JP): While many countries are trying to impose eco- labeling for imported products, the predominantly Moslem Indonesians are busy approaching food, beverage and drug producers to have their products labeled halal (permitted by Islam.) Moslems, who comprise an estimated 85 percent of Indonesia's 185 million people, consider consumer products containing certain substances, such as pork, haram, or not permitted under Islamic doctrine.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
PNG signs peace accord with Bougainville rebels
PNG signs peace accord with Bougainville rebels HONIARA, Bougainville (AFP): Bougainville secessionist leaders were closed in private talks in the Solomon Island capital yesterday following the historic peace accord hammered out in negotiations with Papua New Guinea prime minister Sir Julius Chan.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Koreans leave embattled site
Koreans leave embattled site MANILA (Reuter): Seven Korean engineers trapped for nine days at an irrigation project in the southern Philippines finally got out of the area yesterday when soldiers and Moslem rebels agreed to quit the embattled site, diplomats said. About 1,000 guerrillas of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) seized control of the project, financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), on Aug. 27 after a clash with army units sent to guard the site.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Digital system coming on stream in Indonesia
Digital system coming on stream in Indonesia BATAM ISLAND, Riau (JP): The rapid development of digital cellular telecommunications in Indonesia is expected to edge out the increasingly out-dated analog system. "The utilization of the analog system in cellular radio telecommunications services in Indonesia will be over and the country will continue to develop the digital system," State Minister of Research and technology B. J.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tourist objects in East Java
Tourist objects in East Java From Surabaya Post During my last vacation I visited the ancient area around Singosari, Gunung Penanggungan and other East Java regions. I visited all the remains of Singosari temple and Airlangga Majapahit. In my opinion, East Java has many tourist attractions to offer domestic and foreign tourists. The attractions have long existed and we only need to preserve them. Minor damage of any of these can be repaired without making any change.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Military told to get ready for APEC
Military told to get ready for APEC Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. A.M. Hendropriyono has instructed the Jaya Sakti Infantry Brigade I to be on the alert against parties that might try to create disorder during the upcoming Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in order to tarnish image of the country abroad.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
PPP congress reveals tolerance, maturity
PPP congress reveals tolerance, maturity The United Development Party has just concluded its congress without any serious delay. Political scientist Amir Santoso says that if post congress weeks are free from incidents, the relatively congress may reflect the dawn of the spirit of maturity in the Moslem-oriented party. JAKARTA (JP): In an earlier article published on Aug.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Confidence pushes stock prices upwards
Confidence pushes stock prices upwards JAKARTA (JP): The last batch of favorable interim results last week strengthened investors' confidence, sustaining the market's upward momentum. The JSX (Jakarta Stock Exchange) Composite Index closed the week at 515.56, up 10.23 points from the previous week's close of 505.33. Both local and foreign investors speculated on discounted counters which had promising results.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Japan, ASEAN to meet
Japan, ASEAN to meet TOKYO (Kyodo): Trade and industry ministers from Japan and the six ASEAN countries will meet in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on Sept. 24 to discuss policies for cooperation with industrial developments in ASEAN's neighboring countries, government officials said Saturday.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Maids demand salary hike
Maids demand salary hike YOGYAKARTA: The current five-day working week try out at government offices has prompted many domestic helpers in this city to demand hikes in their salaries. The try out scheme entails longer working hours on week days, and this means that maids, particularly those who do not live in, must stay longer hours to wait for the return of their employers. Some maids have already asked for hikes in their wages, according to the Antara news agency.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Amending the tax laws
Amending the tax laws The four bills on taxation which Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad unveiled to the House of Representatives on Saturday convey good news to the middle and high-income people as the lowest and highest tax rates will be reduced and the number of tax brackets will be increased from the current three to four.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Orangutans come home
Orangutans come home SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Twelve orangutans which were illegally smuggled to Taiwan were returned to the Samboja Forest Research and Development Center in their natural environment. The endangered apes were brought back in successive groups as the cages were too big to be accommodated in the passenger cabin. The research and development center, which works with the socialization of the ape, received orangutans last year from animal lovers in Taiwan.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jeewon Jaya to sell 50% of its shares on JSX
Jeewon Jaya to sell 50% of its shares on JSX JAKARTA (JP): PT Jeewon Jaya Indonesia, an export-oriented manufacturer of car-stereos, satellite video receivers, high- quality tuners and wire harnesses in Bekasi, West Java, will become the first Indonesian-Korean joint venture company to be listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX).
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hakeem `the dream' to film commercial here
Hakeem `the dream' to film commercial here JAKARTA (JP): Local basketball fans will get the rare treat of seeing last season's NBA most valuable player Hakeem "the Dream" Olajuwon up close when he visits Jakarta later this week. Olajuwon, of the league champion Houston Rockets, will meet State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sport Hayono Isman during his Sept. 7-12 visit, said Jannus Hutapea of Coca Cola Indonesia which is sponsoring the superstar's trip here.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
The 5.0s and three players in the PC Software world
The 5.0s and three players in the PC Software world By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): When the race in the word processor arena reached its hottest period late last year and earlier this year -- with the releases of the latest Winword and WPWin upgrades, 6.0 seemed to be the magic number. In the spreadsheet circuit, people seem to believe that 5.0 would bring the most luck.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt seeks major cut in income tax
Govt seeks major cut in income tax JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad sought approval from the House of Representatives (DPR) here on Saturday to significantly reduce income tax rates to a range of between 10 and 30 percent from 15-35 percent at present. In his explanation at the House's plenary session, the minister said that the tax reduction is essential, both in promoting social justice and in strengthening competitive edges of the domestic economy.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Political education
Political education In his speech at the closing of the Congress of the PPP (United Development Party), last week, Vice President Try Sutrisno said the party should continue to conduct political education for its younger members so as to produce reliable agents of development, who are sensitive to the problems facing the nation and who possess a well-defined concept of nationalism. The congress has re-elected H.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Crowding passengers on single bus
Crowding passengers on single bus From Republika We were passengers on a Metromini S75 bus, license number B 7969, from Pasar Minggu to Blok M on Aug. 24. When the bus arrived at Jalan Tendean it stopped near the Mampang junction and was loaded with all passengers from another Metromini S75 bus (license number B 7181). The additional passengers did not make our bus too crowded, yet.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bemos told to get lost
Bemos told to get lost DENPASAR, Bali: Owners of three-wheeled public vehicle, popularly called bemos, have been given until the end of this month to clear out of Denpasar streets. The Antara news agency reported the Bali government has been phasing out bemos because they are too old and no longer comfortable. Bemo owners have been informed of the deadline since the start of the year but most of them have ignored and continued to operate the vehicles.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Peter Pan & the Pirates 3:00 Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 Students' Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Technology 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious teachings: Hinduism 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series: Van Der Valk 9:00 World News 9:30 Music: Pesona Nada 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police almost complete probe into cause of blast
Police almost complete probe into cause of blast JAKARTA (JP): The National Police has almost completed its examination on the cause of Wednesday's explosion at the Research Center for Technology of Reactor Salvation of the National Atomic Energy Agency (BATAN) in Serpong. "Fifty percent of the work has been completed. The final conclusion is scheduled to be announced on Monday (today)," a team member of the Forensic Laboratory which conducted the examination said over the weekend.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Freedom fighters oppose foreign investment policy
Freedom fighters oppose foreign investment policy JAKARTA (JP): A group of survivors of the independence struggle of the 1940s is appealing to the people's sense of nationalism in resisting outside pressures to open up its economy to foreigners. A delegation of the freedom fighters and affiliated organizations visited the House of Representatives (DPR) on Saturday to express their objection to the government's recent decision to virtually open the economy to foreign investors.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN vehicle sales up
ASEAN vehicle sales up TOKYO (Kyodo): Combined sales of motor vehicles in ASEAN for this year are likely to exceed one million vehicles for the first time ever, a business daily said Saturday in a dispatch from Bangkok. The Nihon Keizai Shimbun, quoting a Japanese auto industry estimate, said vehicle sales for the first half of the year in the six-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations increased steadily by 11.4 percent from a year earlier to 516,941.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rao on trade mission
Rao on trade mission NEW DELHI (Reuter): Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao heads to Vietnam and Singapore today hoping to hitch India's new free- market economy to two of southeast Asia's locomotives of business growth. Senior Indian officials said on Saturday that international politics would take a back seat to business deals during Rao's visit to Hanoi on Sept. 5-7, followed by a swing through Singapore on Sept. 7-9.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Electricity firm tendering power projects
Electricity firm tendering power projects JAKARTA (JP): The state electricity company PT PLN will assign private companies to construct 16 power generation projects with a total capacity of 4,960 megawatts (MW) throughout the country during the next five years. "Of the 16 offered projects, six will be fired with coal and four with natural gas, while the other six will be generated with geothermal steam," the company's president Zuhal said in a seminar here on Saturday.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Junior team beats Persija 3-2
Junior team beats Persija 3-2 JAKARTA (JP): The national junior soccer team scored a 3-2 victory over Persija - last April's amateur, inter-city soccer championship finalists - in a proving ground match at a packed Senayan Stadium on Saturday. The friendly game was meant to condition the junior team, which has just returned from training in Italy, for the Asian Under-19 Championship slated to be held here from Sept. 11 to 25.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hospital's rules
Hospital's rules Since September 1993 RS (Hospital) Pondok Indah has had a rule that only one relative can come into the delivery room with the laboring woman. A lot of foreign women, however, would like to bring, along their husbands, a family member, friend or Midwife. Experience has shown that the staff at RS Pondok Indah react very unfriendly if a second person is brought along. This has made a lot of foreign couples decide not to go to RS Pondok Indah. On Friday, Aug.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
U-15 soccer meet semis in Tondano
U-15 soccer meet semis in Tondano JAKARTA (JP): Aceh will join three Javanese teams in the semifinals of the Coke Cup national under-15 soccer championship in Tondano Minahasa, North Sulawesi tomorrow. Zulkarnaen and Yulibar scored a goal apiece to give the country's westernmost squad a 2-1 win over West Sumatra in Saturday's quarterfinals. Aceh finished first in Group L ahead of East Java on goal differential, as both teams qualified for the semis to be played at Maesa stadium.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Publication on new traffic fines helps compliance
Publication on new traffic fines helps compliance JAKARTA (JP): Police say most motorists are already aware of the increase in traffic fines which came into effect on Sept. 1 due to the intensive press coverage.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysians die in accident
Malaysians die in accident MEDAN, North Sumatra: Two Malaysian tourists and their Indonesian driver were immediately killed after a truck loaded with sand hit their car near Situnggaling-Merek village, Tanah Karo, the Antara news agency reported. Gumesijran, 32, and his wife Sentimeh, 30, and their driver were heading for the Sipiso-piso waterfalls from Berastagi when the accident occurred on Friday. A third Malaysian, Gumesijramasih, survived the ordeal.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
New industrial zone coming to Batam
New industrial zone coming to Batam BATAM ISLAND, Riau (JP): Indonesia will develop a 400-hectare industrial estate here in cooperation with countries which have populations originated from Asian nations to accommodate high- technology industrial activities.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI firm joins Metro
RI firm joins Metro SINGAPORE (AFP): Retail giant Metro Holdings Ltd. has announced the sale of its entire 50.3 percent stake in marketing and distribution company Transmarco Ltd. to Indonesian firm Arton Pte. Ltd. Under terms of the sale announced here late Thursday, Arton, an investment holding firm, will pay S$89.9 million (US$59.9 million) for the 13.8 million shares.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia is prime U.S. priority in Southeast Asia
Indonesia is prime U.S. priority in Southeast Asia JAKARTA (JP): The U.S. government has listed Indonesia as the prime priority of its commercial policy in Southeast Asia, according to an official of a U.S. government agency. Joseph Grandmaison, the director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (TDA), said here yesterday that Indonesia has become increasingly important for U.S. businessmen.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pizza Hut's billing
Pizza Hut's billing On Aug. 29 at 1.20 PM, my friend and I ordered two PPP (ML) ILP (Lunch Pizza) in the Pizza Hut, Pasar Raya.. The price, Rp 3,900 each. However, in the bill we were charged Rp 5,200 each (price for a different item) but from this, rather gratuitously, Rp 1,300 was deducted under "Promotional discount" and the amount to actually be paid came down to Rp 3,900.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Two students held for killing mate
Two students held for killing mate Police have arrested two students of a private academy for their alleged role in Wednesday's murder of a friend at their campus in East Jakarta. "The Matraman police are still questioning another student, who -- according to several witnesses -- also attacked the victim," said Lt. Col. A. Latief Rabar, a spokesman for City Police, told reporters yesterday. The victim is identified as Cakra Kumara, 23, a final-year student of a private academy on Jl.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Riau ups AIDS campaign
Riau ups AIDS campaign PEKANBARU, Riau: Officials from the local health office have been sent to Batam and Bintan islands to carry out blood tests as part of a new drive against the spread of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). An official of the health office, Abdullah Muthalib, said that the team hopes to take blood samples from between 1,500 and 2,000 people considered to be in high risk groups, the Antara news agency reported.
Sat, 03 Sep 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.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ismail Hasan not above being corrected
Ismail Hasan not above being corrected By Santi WE Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): "If I am right, follow me. Whenever I am wrong, correct me," Ismail Hasan Metareum said five years ago when he was first elected chairman of the United Development Party (PPP). He was quoting a famous saying by the first Caliph, Abu Bakar Asshiddiq, when the friend of Prophet Muhammad took up the Moslem leadership following the Prophet's death 14 centuries ago.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Thieves on inter-city bus
Thieves on inter-city bus From Media Indonesia I am an 54-year old housewife who was recently robbed of my 15-gram gold jewelry on board a bus from Pondok Gede to Cicurug, Sukabumi. This happened despite a precaution I took before embarking on the bus. The experience has convinced me that we are living in a really cruel world. I cannot do anything except say a prayer that those criminals will change their way of life.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Beware: deceitful baby-sitter
Beware: deceitful baby-sitter From Kompas I hired a baby-sitter from a foundation (BK) at Jl. Jembatan III, North Jakarta, on April 3, 1994. Her name is AL and she was born in Pati on Aug. 22, 1972. She was rather plump and tall and had dark skin, curly hair and pimpled cheeks. She was very polite, so I did not have the least suspicion of her. On July 19, 1994 she asked my permission to go to her home town to attend the wedding of a relative.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sampoerna expands plant
Sampoerna expands plant JAKARTA (JP): PT HM Sampoerna, a Surabaya-based cigarette producer listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, is expanding its factory in Pandaan, East Java with a total investment of US$100 million. Herry Purnomo, marketing manager of the company's Jakarta branch, announced yesterday that the expansion is to meet increasing demand.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fired cabbies take protest to law school
Fired cabbies take protest to law school JAKARTA (JP): Eleven dismissed employees of Gamya Taxi and their families visited the Law School of the University of Indonesia in Depok, yesterday, seeking advice on a labor dispute. "This is our last effort to settle the matter out of court," said Barmen Sinaga Simanjorang, a spokesman for the delegation, at a hearing chaired by the chairman of the student body, Harriza.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Street urchins display expressions, skill at TIM
Street urchins display expressions, skill at TIM JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of street children from across the city are now joining a series of programs in a "Week of Awareness Towards Street Children" being held at the Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Center. The four-day festival, which was opened by Deputy Governor for Social Welfare H. Museno, features shoeshine and drawing contests as well as a handicraft exhibition. The event will last until Sunday.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Don't isolate Arqam followers
Don't isolate Arqam followers PEKANBARU, Riau: The local chapter of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has appealed to the public not to isolate the members of the Al Arqam Islamic movement which has been outlawed in the province. MUI Riau chairman Hamid Sulaiman said the public should try to counsel and guide the Arqam followers in Riau and "bring them onto the right path," the Antara news agency said.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Preserving traditional culture
Preserving traditional culture From Pikiran Rakyat We rejoiced in learning of the establishment of the Paguyuban Pasundan school which helps preserve the traditional culture of the West Java people. We urge that such a school be set up in other regions as well so that our traditional dialects and written language will be preserved. Through a love of our respective regional culture our love toward the nation as a whole will be ensured under the aegis of our motto of unity in diversity.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dangdut music at TMII park
Dangdut music at TMII park Around 30 singers of traditional dangdut song and five music groups participate in this's year dangdut show at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) park, East Jakarta. The music performance is held today to mark the end of the meeting of the National Melayu Music Artists' Association (PAMMI). The singers include popular names such as Camelia Malik, Mansyur S, Meggi Z.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
11 killed in rail crash
11 killed in rail crash JAKARTA (JP): Eleven people were killed when an express train smashed into a minibus at an intersection in Kedungbener village on Thursday. The incident occurred when the van suddenly stalled just as it was crossing the railway tracks. All the van passengers came from the Kalisongo village and were on their way to take part in a Koran recital session at an Islamic boarding school as part of the commemoration of Prophet Muhammad's birthday, the Antara news agency reported.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
The guide books are wrong about Myanmar
The guide books are wrong about Myanmar Text and photos by Peter Burgess YANGON (JP): We have all read the mocking comparisons in the guide books. The flight from Bangkok to Yangon takes one hour and fifty years. The time difference between Bangkok and Yangon is half an hour and half a century. Those gibes may have been true in the past, but will soon be fit only for the dustbin along with the out-of-date guide books they are printed in. Yangon's modernization is picking up speed.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Comfort women protest Murayama
Comfort women protest Murayama MANILA (AFP): Filipino women who fell victim to sexual slavery during Japan's occupation of the Philippines in World War II yesterday picketed the Japanese embassy here. Around 30 women carried placards denouncing Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama's announcement of a US$1 billion program for "friendship projects" between Japan and the Asian countries it overran during the war.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Explosion at nuke research center kills one staffer
Explosion at nuke research center kills one staffer JAKARTA (JP): An explosion rocked a nuclear laboratory at the Center for Science and Technology Development (Puspitek) in Serpong, an area 30 kilometers southwest of the city, killing a staff member and injuring a cleaning service worker, an official said. But Djali Ahimsa, the director general of the National Atomic Energy Agency (Batan), said at an impromptu press conference yesterday that the Wednesday's accident caused no radiation leaks.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mar'ie vows to fight fake exports
Mar'ie vows to fight fake exports JAKARTA (JP): The government will take strict measures against exporters found guilty of falsifying exports as a means of profiting from export facilities, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad says. "We are scrutinizing companies suspected of getting involved in reporting fake exports to accrue benefits from export facilities and we will make a public announcement as soon as we finish," he announced yesterday.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The price surge, which started in the second week of last month, persisted yesterday in active trading, with most stocks ending the week with significant gains. The broad-based Composite Index rose by almost three points to close at 515.55 against 512.70, giving the benchmark index a total gain of 10.2 points for the week. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also strengthened to close at 125.57, rising from 124.76 on Thursday.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mandela mum upon arrival here
Mandela mum upon arrival here JAKARTA (JP): South African President Nelson Mandela touched down at Halim Perdanakusuma airport here yesterday afternoon to begin a two-day unofficial visit in Indonesia. "I cannot say anything in regard to my visit until I meet the head of state. At the end of my visit I will have the opportunity to address you and indicate the type of issues I discussed with President Soeharto," Mandela told reporters.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
DBS sets up Sabah branch
DBS sets up Sabah branch SINGAPORE (AFP): The Development Bank of Singapore (DBS) Bank Ltd., one of the big four local banks, yesterday said it was setting up a branch in Labuan, Sabah. "With a presence in Malaysia, we will now be able to play a more active role in further strengthening the close trade and economic ties between Malaysia and Singapore," said Chong Kie Cheong, the bank's executive vice president.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Children of the street
Children of the street The event may be a bit unusual. But considering the figures on hand, the significance of the four-day Week of Awareness Towards Street Children, which includes films, displays and discussions, should become immediately apparent. According to the statistics made public by Jakarta's Deputy Governor for Social Welfare, H. Museno, during the event which is to close tomorrow at the Taman Ismail Marzuki art center on Jl.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
High cost economy
High cost economy As emphasized by President Soeharto in his Independence Day speech, deregulation measures are intended to prepare the nation for a highly competitive economy in this era of globalization. Also it is worth noting that the government's economic measures are aimed at abolishing the high cost economy gradually. Truly, the deregulation measures have led to the increased volume of non-oil exports.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
University students make the best of Pancasila course
University students make the best of Pancasila course By Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): University fresher students give mixed opinions on the obligation to take part in the Pancasila ideology course, with verdicts ranging from "tiring" to "useful for our future". Interviewed by The Jakarta Post shortly after the closing ceremony of the course at the main auditorium of the University of Indonesia, the first spontaneous remark given by a group of female students was that it was "boring".
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Marijuana intercepted
Marijuana intercepted PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The local police have intercepted a consignment of 36 kg of dried marijuana on its way from Aceh to Jakarta. Police said they arrested six people, including two students, believed to be part of the marijuana syndicate. They were arrested during a routine inspection of inter-city buses that pass through South Sumatra. The haul was discovered in the luggage compartment of the bus. (emb)
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight SPOT A: Ritual WEDDING RITUAL: Attorney General Singgih (right) lights a fire under a traditional cooking pot during the special ritual, Bubak Kawah, that precedes the wedding ceremony between his daughter, Diana Chandra Rinaryanti, and Jeffrie Geovani Nazar on Aug.21. SPOT B: Remembrance TAKDIR REMEMBRANCE: To commemorate the 40th day of poet and scholar Sutan Takdir Alisyahbana's death, a number of Takdir's closest friends held selamatan, a special ceremony to pray for the dead.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
PPP set to improve its performance in 1997 election
PPP set to improve its performance in 1997 election JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) has drawn up a five-year program designed to prove its critics wrong amid predictions that it will be relegated to third and last place in the next general election in 1997. The party's program, which includes wide-ranging plans on political, economic, educational and cultural reforms, was adopted at the end of the party congress on Thursday night.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cairo conference
Cairo conference From Pelita In the second week of September 1994 an international conference on population and development will be held in Cairo, Egypt. It was reported that the conference's agenda would include deliberations on the legality of abortion and marriage between homosexual partners as an alternative method of exercising family planning activities.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Asiad badminton may see all-Indonesian final
Asiad badminton may see all-Indonesian final JAKARTA (JP): Whoever Indonesia will field in the Asian Games badminton men's singles competitions in Hiroshima starting on Oct. 2, an all-Indonesian final is in sight. "Performance wise, Indonesia is most likely to create an all- Indonesian final," Icuk Sugiarto told The Jakarta Post yesterday. Organizers of the Games allow each participating country to send only two players for each badminton competition.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Yayuk-Sabatini exhibition match set
Yayuk-Sabatini exhibition match set JAKARTA (JP): An argument over an exhibition match pitting Yayuk Basuki against Argentine world number five Gabriela Sabatini has been resolved, and organizers have offered a "reconciliation" meeting with the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti). "There has been no problem with our program actually.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m. (in English). * All Saints' Anglican Church (opposite The Aryaduta Jakarta), Jl. Arif Rahman Hakim No. 5, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. ; at G.K.I. Pondok Indah at 6 p.m.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ismail Hasan must placate NU: Analysts
Ismail Hasan must placate NU: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): The future of the United Development Party (PPP) could be jeopardized if chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum, who was reelected to the post after a bitter fight at the party's congress this week, fails to placate the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), analysts say. They maintain that Ismail Hasan's reelection could alienate the NU, by far the largest faction in the Moslem-based party, after its bid to oust the incumbent chairman failed.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mass fumigations in all mayoralties to fight dengue
Mass fumigations in all mayoralties to fight dengue JAKARTA (JP): The Municipal Health Office will carry out a free simultaneous mass fumigation in Jakarta's five mayoralties in November to prevent the spread of hemorrhagic dengue fever. Dr. Soeharto Wirjowidagdo, head of the municipal health office, said yesterday that around 150 subdistricts in 27 districts will be targeted because the office has found that the highest incidence of the fever was discovered in the areas.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Garuda adds Osaka to its Japanese service
Garuda adds Osaka to its Japanese service JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Indonesia, the national air carrier, starts serving the Jakarta-Denpasar-Osaka route three times a week today as part of its strategy to boost the number of Japanese tourists. Totok Sugiarto, head of Garuda's marketing division, told reporters here yesterday that the new route, which will be served with MD-11 aircraft, will increase the airline's number of flights to Japan from 15 to 18 a week.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
More activists against plan on regulating NGOs
More activists against plan on regulating NGOs JAKARTA (JP): More activists are speaking out against the government's plan to regulate the activities of non-governmental organizations (NG0), saying that it is unconstitutional. The latest opposition came from a group of activists in North Sumatra who issued a joint statement after deliberating on the draft of the presidential decree regulating NGOs.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Untaxable incomes raised
Untaxable incomes raised JAKARTA (JP): The government has increased the tax exempt ceiling on incomes for foreign professionals in the oil and mining industry, a spokesman for the Ministry of Finance said here yesterday. Agus Haryanto told reporters that starting Aug. 26, the tax exempt ceiling for expatriates working as general managers at oil or gas drilling companies was raised to exempt salaries of US$11,275 per month from $10,250 per month.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Publishers protest against price hike of newsprint
Publishers protest against price hike of newsprint JAKARTA (JP): Paper producers and newspaper publishers yesterday failed to reach agreement on a proposed increase in the price of newsprint. Following a unilateral announcement by paper producers that they would raise the newsprint price as of early this month, publishers protested and the two parties held negotiations here yesterday under the supervision of officials of the Ministries of Industry, Trade and Information.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Sports 3:30 TV Series: Sins 4:30 Youth Drama 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Jazz 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dianrana 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Callers 9:00 World News 9:30 Rona Nusantara 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film Program 2 4:30 p.m. Sports 5:30 City News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 English News Service 8:00 TV Series: Room for Two 8:30 Music TPI 5:30 a.m.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Karimunjaya flight resumes
Karimunjaya flight resumes SEMARANG: Scheduled air services between Semarang and Karimunjaya Island in the Java Sea will soon resume after they were stopped last December. Deraya Air Service (DAS), a private airline operator, has agreed to fill the vacuum after it secured a subsidy from the Central Java provincial government for the operation, the Antara news agency reported. The airline will serve the route with a 17-seater Casa 212 plane.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Grand painting exhibit slated for October
Grand painting exhibit slated for October JAKARTA (JP): A grand painting exhibition will take place at the Shangri-La Hotel in Central Jakarta in October to delight local art lovers. The exhibition, which will run from Oct. 18 to 23 and is scheduled to be opened by First Lady Tien Soeharto, will display 500 paintings by noted painters the world over, including masterpieces by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Paul Cezanne, Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, Paul Gaugin and Marc Chagall.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
PLDT increases satellite stake offer
PLDT increases satellite stake offer MANILA (AFP): A consortium led by the Philippines' dominant carrier, along with its Indonesian and Chinese partners, has offered rival telecommunications firms an increased stake in a satellite it plans to launch in 1996, an official said yesterday. Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) and Indonesian partners PT Telkom and Pacific Satelit Nusantra and China's Everbright Group Ltd.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN envoys in U.S. for investment drive
ASEAN envoys in U.S. for investment drive JAKARTA (JP): Ambassadors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the United States will launch a campaign next month to woo American investment in the six member countries. The ambassadors will target three states: Arkansas, Illinois and Arizona, the Washington-based U.S.-ASEAN Council for Business and Technology Inc., said in a statement made available yesterday.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Nearly 400 in Indonesia Open
Nearly 400 in Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian amateur track and field association (PASI) will start its talent scouting program for several international meets next year, during the Indonesia Open championships scheduled here next week. Some 390 athletes from 24 provinces will take part in the Sept. 7-9 track and field event at the Senayan Madya stadium. Australia, Sri Lanka and Singapore are also expected to compete.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI designers promote contemporary tie-dye fashion
RI designers promote contemporary tie-dye fashion By Dini S. Djalal Jakarta (JP): Imagine seeing your grandmother dressed in the rap music uniform of a pair of very baggy jeans and an oversized T-shirt topped off with a baseball cap and some giant gold medallions. Seem preposterous? Yet that is how some observers may interpret the current craze in fashion for tie-dye clothes, which were popularized in the 1960s by rock stars and hippies.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Singgih says he will act on Kanindo if crime perceived
Singgih says he will act on Kanindo if crime perceived JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih said yesterday his office will investigate the Rp 500 billion ($238 million) loan scandal at the Kanindo textile company only if it has any cause to believe a crime has taken place. "I can't tell you now whether or not there are indications of criminal aspects in the debt scandal at Kanindo," Singgih told reporters yesterday.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
PDI, Soerjadi and Megawati
PDI, Soerjadi and Megawati From Sinar Pagi Sinar Pagi on Aug. 6, 1994 published two items entitled Soerjadi ready to be recalled and Department of Home Affairs warns Megawati Soekarnoputri. In a press conference held on Aug. 5, 1994 Soerjadi emphasized that the Executive Board of PDI (Indonesian Democratic Party) had the right to recall its member from his function as a Vice Chairman of the House of Representatives. So there was nothing to worry about.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Batam to have $10m aircraft facility
Batam to have $10m aircraft facility By I. Christianto BATAM ISLAND, Riau (JP): The island of Batam, which has been developed as an industrial and tourism center since the early 1970's, will soon have an aircraft maintenance facility jointly owned by Indonesian and Singaporean parties. The agreement for the US$10 million facility, called PT Batam Aircraft Maintenance, was signed here yesterday.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Smoke disrupts Jambi traffic
Smoke disrupts Jambi traffic JAMBI, Jambi: Smoke coming from the burning of wood industry waste has disrupted water and air traffic in Jambi city and its surrounding areas. Visibility on the Batanghari river has been cut down to 200 or 300 meters, when ideally a ship sailing along the river needs a minimum of 1,000 meters, Jambi Port Chief Zulretmika said, reported the Antara news agency. All ships passing Batanghari have been told to reduce their speed from nine to six miles per hour.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Finnish envoy to Kalimantan
Finnish envoy to Kalimantan JAKARTA: Finland's Ambassador Veli J. Ollikainen will be visiting West Kalimantan next week, taking along with him some Finnish business executives. A statement by the Finland's embassy said that the ambassador, accompanied by Commercial Counselor Markku Ranin, will call on West Kalimantan Governor Aspar Awin and visit a number of Finnish-funded projects and joint ventures.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta prepares for APEC delegates, journalists
Jakarta prepares for APEC delegates, journalists JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is preparing a special information kit and packaged tours for delegates and journalists attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in Jakarta and Bogor in November. The information kit will carry information on Jakarta and its tourist resorts. "We should exploit the visit of some 2,000 foreign journalists and participants to the fullest, shouldn't we?" Surjadi asked.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Positive action
Positive action From Sinar I notice many positive things in the measures taken by Jakarta Military Commander Major Gen. Hendropriyono, in his efforts to enthusiastically overcome all forms of injustice, which is of great concern to the society. The people would be much relieved if the Commander were to combat corrupt activities practiced by certain officials.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Diarrhea kills 26 people
Diarrhea kills 26 people JAMBI, Jambi: At least 26 people have been killed by outbreaks of diarrhea in 14 villages in the coastal Tanjung Jabung regency during the last three months, the Antara news agency reported. Jambi Health Office chief Abdul Hamid said a total of 650 people have been affected by diarrhea and the 14 villages have since been officially declared as under an "emergency condition" that entitles them to priority for various treatments and medical supplies.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday. Poolside - BBQ Night with Hawaiian Band, Wednesday. * Sheraton Lagoon Nusa Dua Beach: Poolside Terrace - Janger Cultural Performance, Friday. Pasar Ikan Seafood Market, Saturday.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
No price war among retail outlet businesses, AP3I says
No price war among retail outlet businesses, AP3I says JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Retailers Association (AP3I) is stating that there is no price war among retail outlet businesses in the Greater Jakarta area. "There is no price war," said J.A. Sinungan, the chairman of AP3I, in a press conference on Wednesday.
Fri, 02 Sep 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.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Yayuk-Sabatini match may be just a dream
Yayuk-Sabatini match may be just a dream JAKARTA (JP): A planned exhibition match between superstar Gabriela Sabatini of Argentina and Indonesia's top player Yayuk Basuki is dangling in the balance. Yayuk, whose Women Tennis Association ranking has risen to 28, is scheduled to play Sabatini in exhibition matches on Sept. 14 and 16. The match's organizer, Pelita Jaya, released a press report yesterday saying that Sabatini will arrive here on Sept. 13.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Port seeks ADB loan
Port seeks ADB loan JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned seaport company, PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III, has asked the Asian Development Bank for a loan of Rp 200 billion (US$92.46 million) to build several facilities at the Tanjung Perak port in Surabaya, East Java. Company spokesman Taryono said yesterday that the proposed loan would also be used to build a 950-meter dock.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Night transportation
Night transportation From Jayakarta As a Jakarta resident, I was really happy when newspaper reports said that the city administration confirmed its plan to operate public transport at night. It is because currently the number of public buses which operate late at night is limited, including the number of those which ply the downtown area. Even at around 9 p.m. hardly any public buses are seen operating.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police closer to disclosing murder case of Sembiring
Police closer to disclosing murder case of Sembiring JAKARTA (JP): Police announced that they have identified the gang members who allegedly killed ex-convict Johny Sembiring. "We've come closer to disclosing the case. The killers are suspected to be debt collectors but we have yet to detain them," said Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto, Chief of the City Police.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Night buses
Night buses From Merdeka According to a report in a newspaper the state-owned transportation company is to operate night buses from 10:00 p.m. to morning in Jakarta. The decision was made on consideration that the society badly needs night transportation. As a Jakarta citizen who has no private car and has a lot to do, I fully support the government's plan to operate night buses.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tiger cub mauls child at zoo
Tiger cub mauls child at zoo KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): A tiger cub, used by a Malaysian zoo for photo sessions with visitors, mauled and seriously injured a five-year old boy, the New Straits Times newspaper reported yesterday. The cub, which was kept on a leash, charged and attacked Mohamad Nor Saiful Ramian on Wednesday, the newspaper said. Zoo authorities later said the boy had been squatting too close to the animal.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
New RI soccer league to be named Dunhill
New RI soccer league to be named Dunhill JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian professional soccer league became reality after the country's soccer governing body agreed to re- name it. The Indonesian League was renamed the Dunhill League after the cigarette producer agreed to pay Rp 4.35 billion (US$2 million) to sponsor the league's first competition round which is slated to start at the end of November.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued gaining ground on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday amid a strong selling pressure on industrial issues. The broad-based Composite Index managed to book another increase ending the day 2.4 points higher at 512.70 despite the fall in prices of a number of bluechips. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index closed almost unchanged at 124.76, as compared to 124.34 on the previous day.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kuala Lumpur airport hit by gold bar robbery
Kuala Lumpur airport hit by gold bar robbery KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Seven robbers made off with 12 gold bars from Malaysia's troubled Kuala Lumpur International Airport and an angry Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday planes might start disappearing soon. The robbery on Wednesday was the second gold-bar theft this year at the airport, still recovering from a fire that destroyed its air traffic control radar on Aug. 13.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Disney to look over Thailand
Disney to look over Thailand BANGKOK (AFP): Three executives from the Disney Development Co. arrive in Bangkok today to scout locations for another Disney amusement park, a Thai official said. The Americans will be looking at potential sites of at least 480 hectares some 150 kilometers or more from Bangkok, Veerayuth Chungsura, managing director of the Siam Park Co., said yesterday. The new Disney park will include hotels, so a large tract of land is needed, Veerayuth told AFP.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ismail Hasan re-elected PPP chief
Ismail Hasan re-elected PPP chief JAKARTA (JP): Ismail Hasan Metareum was re-elected chairman of the Moslem-oriented United Development Party (PPP) yesterday after a tense day-long deliberation. His re-election will apparently keep the party's notorious internal rifts aflame because he was deprived of the endorsement of influential ulemas of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU).
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Arief Budiman to sue varsity
Arief Budiman to sue varsity SALATIGA, Central Java: Satya Wacana Christian University Lecturer Arief Budiman plans to sue the college's rector and foundation for slandering his name and reputation. Arief told reporters that he was disputing in particular a circular issued by the university's foundation expressing its concern over remarks he reportedly made, and reprinted in the press, that discredited the university.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Three killed in road collision
Three killed in road collision SEMARANG: Three people were killed and 15 others injured when two minibuses collided head on along the Kalimas highway in Mijen on Wednesday. Witnesses said that the driver of one of the minibuses, Kristanto, apparently lost control of the steering wheel, causing his vehicle to veer to the right and into the path of the approaching minibus. Kristanto had just returned from visiting his ailing father at a hospital.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Moros granted greater autonomy
Moros granted greater autonomy JAKARTA (JP): Representatives of the Philippine government have agreed to delegate greater autonomy to the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in the judiciary and education fields. "They (the Philippine government) have agreed to allow the use of the Arabic language as a medium of instruction in areas involving religious studies," said Indonesia's chief mediator S. Wiryono of yesterday's first day of talks here.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Labor supply firms get 6-month reprieve
Labor supply firms get 6-month reprieve JAKARTA (JP): The government has postponed the enforcement of stricter rules regulating the lucrative but highly disorderly business of sending Indonesian workers overseas. The decision was announced during a meeting between Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief and around 100 executives of manpower supplier companies.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Belated mail
Belated mail From Kompas On Aug. 15 two express letters were delivered to my house. The first one had a post office stamp dated Aug. 2, and came from Yogyakarta for our son. This letter informed him that Aug. 16 was the deadline for payment of his college fee for the first semester study at Atma Jaya University in the city. The second one which had a post office stamp dated Aug. 6, came from our cousin in Jakarta. He invited us to attend a religious ceremony in Cipanas.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cairo conference
Cairo conference The use of contraception in population control has become a controversial issue at the upcoming Cairo conference following protests from both Moslems and Catholics. Indonesia, for one, believes in traditional values in family life. We expect that our presence at the conference will serve as troubleshooters toward the controversial issues. This is also a role assumed by Indonesian in many other international conferences like OPEC, for example.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Helplessness pervasive among Indonesians
Helplessness pervasive among Indonesians JAKARTA (JP): A pervasive feeling of helplessness is still reigning over most Indonesians, and they have a tendency to remain silent in the face of injustices or other difficulties, a scholar says. Dr. Marwah Daud Ibrahim, a legislator from the House's Commission I on security and political affairs, said on Wednesday that this helplessness is a legacy of the authorities' domination during the first 25 years of the New Order government.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Companies told to operate night fleet
Companies told to operate night fleet The head of the City Land Transportation and Traffic Control Agency (DLLAJ), J.P. Sepang, said that public transit companies operating in the city had to mobilize 30 percent of their fleets for night transportation in order to meet the increasing public demand for that service. "Night transportation will be launched officially starting next week," Sepang said.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta to become waterfront city
Jakarta to become waterfront city Deputy Governor for Economics and Development Tb. M. Rais said that the city administration plans to transform Jakarta into one of the most beautiful waterfront cities in Southeast Asia. "We have neglected the development of the Jakarta Bay over the last two decades. We just made it into a huge basin for our garbage," he told a seminar on Wednesday.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
2,000 Chinese seek citizenship
2,000 Chinese seek citizenship PALU, Central Sulawesi: Some 2,073 out of 2,681 registered Chinese descendants in Central Sulawesi have applied for Indonesian citizenship, Vice Governor H.M. Sulaiman said. "Their applications are being processed by the immigration office, the district court and other government agencies," Sulaiman was quoted by Antara as saying. Sulaiman heads a team carrying out a census on the number of Chinese descendants in the province.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
PPP congress ends with new board lineup
PPP congress ends with new board lineup JAKARTA (JP): The congress of the United Development Party (PPP) last night endorsed the formation of the 21-strong party's central executive board (DPP) and six-person advisory board (MPP). The line up of the executive board is as follows: Chairman (1): Ismail Hasan Metareum. Deputy Chairperson (9): Aisyah Aminy, Hamzah Haz, Ali Hardi Kiaidemak, Yudo Paripurno, Djoefri Asmoredjo, Zein Badjeber, Syaiful Anwar Husein, Jusuf Syakir and Zarkasih Nur.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Exim Bank raises loan
Exim Bank raises loan JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia (Exim Bank) is listing its US$59 million floating rate notes due in 1999 on the Stock Exchange of Singapore, the bank said yesterday.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Moro peace talks begin amid air of optimism
Moro peace talks begin amid air of optimism JAKARTA (JP): The second round of formal peace talks between the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the Philippine government began in high spirits here yesterday as both sides expressed confidence in the ultimate success of the current meetings. "Today we carry the mandate of our president to bring this negotiation to a higher plane and a brighter horizon of peace, progress and prosperity for the southern Philippines," said Manuel T.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL shuts door on talks with sect
KL shuts door on talks with sect KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Malaysian government yesterday said it would not hold talks with leaders of the outlawed Al Arqam Moslem sect and dismissed reports that an official had met with the controversial group in Thailand. "The Al-Arqam has been banned and declared as deviationist. So why should we send officials to hold discussions with the movement?," asked Hamid Othman, deputy minister in Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's office.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Two state banks take over management of Kanindo
Two state banks take over management of Kanindo JAKARTA (JP): A consortium of two state banks, Bank Bumi Daya and Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo), has taken over the management of the debt-ridden PT Kanindo Success Textile until it is ready for acquisition by a third party. "An agreement on the takeover was actually signed by Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad last month," an informed official, who insisted on anonymity, told reporters yesterday.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bapindo staffers blame Subekti in loan scandal
Bapindo staffers blame Subekti in loan scandal JAKARTA (JP): Two middle management executives of Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) blamed their former boss Subekti Ismaun for the Rp 1.3 million ($620 million) loan scandal at the government bank. Both M.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Wardens' welfare to be improved: Oetojo
Wardens' welfare to be improved: Oetojo JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman yesterday promised to improve the welfare of prison guards more commensurate with the heavy responsibility they shoulder. Oetojo disclosed that the question of warden's welfare is included in a legislation currently being drafted by the government to improve the way the country manages its jails.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bomb threat at JIS is false alarm
Bomb threat at JIS is false alarm JAKARTA (JP): Police said yesterday that a bomb threat at the Jakarta International School (JIS) turned out to be a false alarm. "After receiving a bomb threat at the school, we deployed a number of personnel to search the whole building but found no bomb," National Police spokesman Col. Hari Sutanto said yesterday. Spokeswoman of the U.S.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC meeting in Tokyo
APEC meeting in Tokyo TOKYO (AFP): The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum will hold a two-day vice-ministerial conference on small- and medium-sized businesses in Tokyo starting yesterday. Trade Ministry officials said that vice ministers from the 17 APEC member nations and regions are attending the meeting to prepare for a ministerial meeting scheduled for late October in Osaka, western Japan.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Better protection for forests
Better protection for forests UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Governor HZ Basri Palaguna pledged Saturday to intensify forestry control. Palaguna said forestry development faced major challenges such as the increasing amount of unproductive land, fires and illegal logging by nomadic farmers. "We need a wise policy to preserve the forests and protect the environment," he said as quoted by Antara.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Peace commission lauded
Peace commission lauded DILI, East Timor: The church's recent initiative to form Commission for Peace and Justice has been widely praised by local community leaders. They hope that the commission will help create more respect for human rights in the predominantly Roman Catholic province. Florentino, chairman of the ETADEP Foundation, said the commission should address the numerous social problems stemming from racial discrimination and human rights abuses.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Chinese in Singkawang support family planning
Chinese in Singkawang support family planning Text and photos by Lewa Pardomuan SINGKAWANG, W. Kalimantan (JP): An old Chinese saying states, "The more children you have the wealthier you will be." Although most Indonesians now believe that a small family has two children, the Indonesian-Chinese in Singkawang and the neighboring districts prefer to have three or four children. They say that having only two does not seem to be enough.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tagore revisits Indonesia through dance drama `Chitrangada'
Tagore revisits Indonesia through dance drama `Chitrangada' By Linda Owens JAKARTA (JP): The legacy of Indian culture in Indonesia endures in the language, in the literature, in the architecture and in the performing and visual arts. As an Indian, Dr. Nilanjana Mukherjee was struck by these similarities when she first came to Indonesia to work as a nutrition expert.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mayor against court decision on land row
Mayor against court decision on land row JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Mayor Pardjoko said that he will appeal to the Jakarta High Administrative Court against the decision of the District State Administrative Court on a land dispute in Lebak Bulus. The district court overruled Pardjoko's ruling on a disputed 2,000 square-meter plot of land on Jl. Cireundeu in Lebak Bulus, and ordered him to pay a fine of Rp 470,000 (US$216). "I will appeal.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Motorists who bribe officers to face trial: Hindarto
Motorists who bribe officers to face trial: Hindarto JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto yesterday said that motorists believed to have attempted to bribe police officers on duty will be brought to court. "Giving bribes is a crime and hence anyone suspected of attempting to bribe police officers on duty can be tried," he told reporters after attending the 46th celebration of Policewomen's Day at National Police headquarters.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Religious leaders support RI stand on abortion in Cairo
Religious leaders support RI stand on abortion in Cairo JAKARTA (JP): The leaders of Indonesia's Moslem and Roman Catholic communities threw their support behind the government's fight against abortion as a means of population control yesterday.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Computer exhibition to begin
Computer exhibition to begin JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Computer Entrepreneurs Association (Apkomindo) will hold its third exhibition, IndoComtech '94, at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center from Sept. 7 to Sept. 11. A spokesman for the association, Chris I. Japari, told reporters here yesterday that 80 companies will take part in the exhibition to provide the latest information on computer technology.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
IMF surprised at Philippines' positive economic performance
IMF surprised at Philippines' positive economic performance MANILA (AFP): Positive economic figures for the Philippines in the first half of the year surprised a newly-arrived International Monetary Fund (IMF) review team, an economic official said yesterday. Officials presented to the IMF team figures showing the country's 5.4 percent gross national product (GNP) growth in the second quarter of the year, which pushed growth for the first half to 5.07 percent.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Few attend Saigon Kick's lackluster show
Few attend Saigon Kick's lackluster show By Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): Rock band Saigon Kick painstakingly entertained their Jakarta fans during their one off performance at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center's Plenary Hall last Saturday night. The 5,000 seat concert hall was quite empty as they opened the concert with one of their hits entitled One Step Closer.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Singapore seeks IHT report
Singapore seeks IHT report SINGAPORE (Reuter): Former Singapore prime minister Lee Kuan Yew and his son, Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, are seeking damages from the International Herald Tribune newspaper for an article that alleged nepotism, a lawyer said on yesterday. Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong is doing the same, he said. The newspaper printed an apology on Wednesday for suggesting that Lee Hsien Loong got his job purely because of his father, now a senior minister.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Buddhist monks complain of rights abuses in Walubi rift
Buddhist monks complain of rights abuses in Walubi rift JAKARTA (JP): A group of Buddhists monks and laypersons visited the headquarters of the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday to complain about alleged brutalities by opponents in the dispute befalling the Buddhist Council (Walubi). "We are concerned with the inhumane treatment conducted by certain people who intend to protect their own vested interests," spokesperson Parwati Soepangat told the commission.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Non-oil exports show signs of recovery
Non-oil exports show signs of recovery JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Trade and Industry Hartarto said yesterday that Indonesia's non-oil exports have showed signs of recovering following a decline in the first quarter of this year. Hartarto said that in June, non-oil exports reached a monthly value of above US$2.7 billion for the first time ever, indicating a 14.9 percent increase over the same period of 1993.