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Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Dili incident blown out of proportion'
`Dili incident blown out of proportion' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas says the recent student demonstrations in the East Timor capital of Dili have been widely exaggerated by the foreign media and Indonesia's critics overseas. "I am sorry to see that it has again been blown out of proportion, because these things can happen at any student gathering in any country," Alatas told a press conference at his office, attended by local and foreign journalists yesterday.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Actor Onky's case is criminal, not civil, says prosecutor
Actor Onky's case is criminal, not civil, says prosecutor JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutor Noor Said has rejected the defense lawyer's claim that movie star Onky Alexander should be tried on civil rather than criminal charges in an alleged swindle also involving his father, Anton Hartmoko Poernomo Sapardan.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Societe Guy Laroche wins lawsuit over trademark
Societe Guy Laroche wins lawsuit over trademark JAKARTA (JP): Societe Guy Laroche, the parent company of the famed French designer's products, has won it's day in court and become the sole owner of the Guy Laroche trademark in Indonesia. The Central Jakarta District Court ruled in favor of the Societe Guy Laroche which filed two lawsuits against Indonesian businesswoman Muljati Kusnadi, who has been selling her products using the French designer's name and logo.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Fair '94 takes in Rp 26b in reported transactions
Jakarta Fair '94 takes in Rp 26b in reported transactions JAKARTA (JP): This year's trade fair at the Kemayoran New Township, which ended over the weekend, recorded at least Rp 25.95 billion (US$11.9 million) in reported business transactions involving 344 companies. The 28-day fair, which was closed on Saturday night by Soekardjo Hardjosoewirjo, was also estimated to have registered around Rp 25 billion in unreported transaction.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Government to provide funds to establish eco-labeling agency
Government to provide funds to establish eco-labeling agency JAKARTA (JP): The government will give funding to establish and operate an Indonesian eco-labeling agency, which will support the sustainable management of the country's forests, a minister said.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Piped water to be available to 60% of city population
Piped water to be available to 60% of city population JAKARTA (JP): The City Water Company (PDAM Jaya) has said that it will be able to serve 60 percent of Jakarta's 8.4 million population when the development of the Buaran II water treatment plant is completed by the end of this year. "We've been informed by the company's finance director that 85 percent of the plant's construction is already finished," Abdulgani H.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S. policy
U.S. policy Many affluent families in Indonesia are sending their sons and daughters to the United States to study, even though scholastic achievements are mediocre; it is just for the sake of prestige. Not many people know that only the so-called accredited schools are those whose level of teaching is considered up to standard. Last year, many families, who have their sons and daughters studying in the U.S., were shocked to learn that a girl from Indonesia studying at a university in the U.S.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI hosts Switzerland in Davis Cup tie
RI hosts Switzerland in Davis Cup tie JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will take the advantage of hosting Switzerland in their qualifying round for the 1995 Davis Cup World Group during a five-tie match scheduled for Sept. 23-25. Indonesia, which won a ticket to the World Group qualifying round after beating South Korea 3-2 at home in their Asia Oceania Group 2 matches last May, will likely rely on the hot climate against Switzerland, which will be led by big-serving world number 19 Marc Rosset.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI sends three `wushu' athletes to Japan
RI sends three `wushu' athletes to Japan JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI) sent off three wushu athletes yesterday to the Tokyo Open, which is seen as a training ground for the upcoming Asian Games in Hiroshima next October. The three athletes, two men and one woman, have been preparing at the national training center, IGK Manila, the chairperson of the Wushu Indonesian Association told Antara here yesterday.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
29 die in measles outbreak
29 die in measles outbreak CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines (AFP): At least 29 children have died in an outbreak of measles this month in seven remote villages near this southern Philippine city, a local official said yesterday. Emmanuel de Guzman, regional director for the Office of Southern Cultural Communities (OSCC), said 17 died from July 1- 15, while 12 died over the past four days.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Death of a great writer
Death of a great writer Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana has died at the age of 86. We have lost many great literary figures in the past. By using the term great literary figure in reference to this man, I mean that, besides producing literary works of world standard, he pursued a clear principle of life, which was beneficial for the nation. AFP refers to him as Indonesia's Literary Giant. Days before his death, Takdir still showed a strong will to live and to achieve something great.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Expert questions Golkar link to bureaucracy
Expert questions Golkar link to bureaucracy JAKARTA (JP): Leading political analyst Miftah Thoha yesterday questioned the civil service corps' unfailing support for Golkar, the ruling political organization, saying that this is unhealthy for Indonesian democracy. The bureaucracy should be non-partisan to better serve the public, Miftah told a seminar to review the role of the Indonesian civil service in the national development program.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pest turns into cash
Pest turns into cash MEDAN, North Sumatra: Plant-eating snails that farmers are exterminating because they devour their crops, have been found to be excellent shrimp feed and in high demand here. The Keongmas, as the locals call the snail, fetch Rp 400 (about 20 U.S. cents) a kilogram in the city. As the mollusks are becoming a lucrative commodity, more and more people flock to Percut Sei Tuan coastal area to collect the snails and sell them to shrimp pond owners.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Children learn at own pace at Montessori
Children learn at own pace at Montessori By Rudy Madanir JAKARTA (JP): It was half an hour before noon. Dozens of luxury cars, each with a name-card posted on their windshield, lined up at a school gate in Kemang, South Jakarta. A car with a famous Italian name on its windscreen took its turn to stop at the gate. Its left back door opened, ready to receive a beautiful child, handed over by a teacher to a babysitter inside. As soon as it had received its precious cargo, the car sped away.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN plans quiet EAEC luncheon in Bangkok
ASEAN plans quiet EAEC luncheon in Bangkok TOKYO (AFP): ASEAN foreign ministers plan to invite Japan, China and South Korea to an informal luncheon of prospective members of a regional economic caucus in Bangkok next week, a Japanese news agency reported yesterday. Kyodo News Service said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations wanted to keep the event low key given Japan's caution towards the proposed East Asian Economic Caucus (EAEC), which is strongly opposed by the United States.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI needs strong drive to lure foreign investors
RI needs strong drive to lure foreign investors By Hendarsyah Tarmizi TOKYO (JP): Indonesia needs a stronger promotion drive to attract Japanese fund managers to invest in its growing capital market. Japanese investors said on Monday that they have little knowledge about activities of the Indonesian exchange and suggested that the Indonesian government introduce a more effective system in disseminating information related to the capital market operation to foreign investors.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
PNG Ambassador Oaisa is no stranger to RI
PNG Ambassador Oaisa is no stranger to RI By Prapti Widinugraheni Ambassador Alan I. Oaisa recently presented his letter of credentials to President Soeharto as head of the Papua New Guinea mission in Indonesia. He agreed to this interview with The Jakarta Post to reflect on his views about his new position. JAKARTA (JP): "Selamat pagi, silahkan duduk," (Good morning, please have a seat.) were the first words that came from Papua New Guinea Ambassador Alan I.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Man shot for stealing hens
Man shot for stealing hens BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Police shot and killed a man who resisted arrest on charges of the theft of four hens in Sungai Tabuk subdistrict. Spokesman for the South and Central Kalimantan police command, Lt. Col. Suryo Sudewo, said the suspected thief was a notorious repeat offender. Suryo said the man escaped from the police escort on their way to the local police precinct and ignored warning shots.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
A new, durable Asia-Pacific security order
A new, durable Asia-Pacific security order By Juwono Sudarsono The Association of Southeast Asian Nations will open a new chapter in its 27 year history in Bangkok next week. Political scientist Juwono Sudarsono takes a close look at the significance of the event.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Prince Valiant 3:05 Seri Anak Fantasi 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Beautiful Asia 8:05 Humoria 9:00 World News 9:30 Kameria Ria 10:35 Late News 10:45 FilmNancy Wake (part 2) Program 2 4:30 p.m. Cartoon: Voltron 5:00 Education Film 5:30 City News 6:00 TV Series: Wild Cat 7:00 Evening News 7:30 English News Service 8:00 Film: Ants TPI 5:30 a.m.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lack of incentives causes failure in timber estate plan
Lack of incentives causes failure in timber estate plan JAKARTA (JP): Lack of incentives for investors and experience were the reasons behind Indonesia's failure to reach its development targets for timber estates, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) resident representative, Fritz H. Loebus said.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Probe sought into gold scandal in Malaysia
Probe sought into gold scandal in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Opposition leader Lim Kit Siang called yesterday for a government probe into reports that a Malaysian minister allegedly received US$10,000 in gold coins from a Standard Chartered bank unit. "The Malaysian government should ask for full information from Standard Chartered to establish whether the allegation is true and if so, action should be taken against the minister," Lim said.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Muhammadiyah upset by TV quiz
Muhammadiyah upset by TV quiz JAKARTA (JP): A Moslem group has protested a TVRI quiz show in which a man was told to massage three different women to allow contestants to tell which one was his wife. The Surabaya branch of Muhammadiyah has sent a letter of protest to the state television network complaining about the scene on the quiz show "Siapa Dia?" (Guess Which) on July 8. The letter said the gestures shown during the show were unethical, according to the Antara news agency.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Warsito Rasman inducted as Central Kalimantan governor
Warsito Rasman inducted as Central Kalimantan governor JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. yesterday inducted Warsito Rasman as the new governor of Central Kalimantan, despite pleas from some local organizations to appoint a local figure.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Anxiety, optimism greets new primary curriculum ...
Anxiety, optimism greets new primary curriculum ... By Ati Nurbaiti and Rita A. Widiadana This week marks the start of the new school term with the new, 1994 curriculum coming into practice across the country. It is one of the two recent efforts to improve the national educational system. The other is the extension of the compulsory learning program from six to nine years.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
More Australian property to be marketed in Indonesia
More Australian property to be marketed in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Australian developers consider Indonesia to be one of the best potential property markets in Southeast Asia, while their government seems to be encouraging foreigners to own apartments in its country. The success of a private company selling 20 units of apartments near the Sydney Harbor to Indonesian buyers in April will soon be followed by other offers from Australian developers.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI better than China, Vietnam for investment
RI better than China, Vietnam for investment By Hendarsyah Tarmizi TOKYO (JP): Indonesia is more attractive for direct investment than Vietnam and China even though the two competitors offer cheaper labor costs, says a senior Japanese banker. "I, therefore, recommend that Japanese companies invest in Indonesia," Norimitsu Inaba of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) told the one-day seminar on the Indonesian capital market held here on Monday.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Golden Gloves sees 78 boxers
Golden Gloves sees 78 boxers JAKARTA (JP): The Golden Gloves amateur boxing championship will revive after a four-year absence in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi. The competition, for which 78 boxers have confirmed entry, is scheduled for July 23-30. The boxing meet, jointly organized by the Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) and the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI), will contest 10 divisions.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Governor slams polygamy
Governor slams polygamy KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Governor Herman Musakabe has expressed his dismay over the local people's practice to have more than one wife. Musakabe said the polygamous practice is widespread although most of the local populace embrace Christianity, which prohibits men from having more than one wife.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ismail Hasan's support not as solid as it seems
Ismail Hasan's support not as solid as it seems JAKARTA (JP): United Development Party (PPP) Chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum has not secured his re-election despite endorsement from all 27 provincial chapters. Deputy Secretary General Jusuf Syakir said, during a meeting at Ismail Hasan's residence in Jakarta, the endorsement came from chapter functionaries who did not necessarily represent their respective regions.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
17 injured in bus crash
17 injured in bus crash CIREBON, West Java: At least 17 people were injured, five seriously, in a bus crash early on Monday. Buses owned by Cahaya Baru and ANS, both crammed with passengers, collided head-on when the former was trying to overtake a truck. The maneuver was too late to avoid the oncoming bus. The driver of the Cahaya Baru bus, who was among those critically injured, tried to veer left by cutting off the truck, but not in time to avoid impact with the ANS bus.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Well-off people asked to help fund operation of cancer hospital
Well-off people asked to help fund operation of cancer hospital JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday made a passionate appeal to wealthy Indonesians to help fund the operation of the Dharmais Cancer Hospital in Jakarta. Soeharto, in his capacity as chairman of the Dharmais Foundation which helped found the facility, said the hospital has been operating at a loss because many patients have not been able to pay for the expensive treatments.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Efforts to block SE Asian rights meeting backfire
Efforts to block SE Asian rights meeting backfire BANGKOK (Reuter): Thailand's attempts to block a Southeast Asian human rights conference coinciding with this week's ASEAN ministerial meeting have backfired, drawing even greater attention to rights problems in the region.
Wed, 20 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Civil Service needs more personnel with PhD degree
Civil Service needs more personnel with PhD degree JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Civil Service desperately needs more civil servants with PhD degrees to make Indonesia more competitive in this era of globalization, says a minister. State Minister for Administrative Reforms TB Silalahi told a seminar yesterday that only 250 of the 4.9 million civil servants throughout the country hold a PhD degree. "With such a small number how can Indonesia compete in the era of globalization?" he asked.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kedungombo land compensation
Kedungombo land compensation From Kompas The recent Kompas report on land compensation relating to the construction of the Kedungombo reservoir in Central Java reminds me of Kedungrejo village where my mother-in-law lives. Sam, who had no schooling during her childhood, had a house on a 0.5 hectare plot of land in Kedungpring village. To make way for the construction of the reservoir, she and all the residents of the village had to vacate their homes and land.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Two-year-old murder solved
Two-year-old murder solved Police said yesterday that they have arrested a man believed to have killed a resident of Cipinang Melayu, East Jakarta, two years ago. The suspect, Daniel Gonta alias Deni, who is being charged for the murder of a new mother, was caught on Friday at his parents' house which is located just 100 meters from the victim's residence. Police said the 28-year old suspect allegedly killed Mrs Tumilah at her home on Oct.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Miss Universe raises Rp 4m
Miss Universe raises Rp 4m JAKARTA: Visiting Miss Universe' 94 Sushmita Sen raised some Rp 4 million from donors for victims of recent tidal waves in East Java during a visit to a shopping center in Jakarta on Sunday. Sen, who comes from India, chipped in Rp 1 million to the fund, and collected the other three million from guests and shoppers at the Keris Gallery shopping center in Central Jakarta.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
World silver medalist set for Indonesia Open
World silver medalist set for Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): American world championship silver medalist Andre Cason is expected to run the 100m race at the Indonesia Open track and field invitational meet slated for July 30 at the Madya Senayan stadium. Cason, fresh from his European grand prix tours last week, is the only big name included in the entrants' list of 39, released by the organizers of the one day event yesterday.
Tue, 19 Jul 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, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Professor's allowance
Professor's allowance From Bisnis Indonesia According to the Circulation of the Directorate General of the State Budget, university professors who are over 60 are entitled to receive the structural allowance, a bonus given to persons in leadership positions which is applicable for civil servants of the first and second echelons. The Attorney General, Chiefs of the Secretariats of Supreme/High Institutions and Chiefs of Non- Departmental Agencies can't.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Post Office levy
Post Office levy In my letter (Post Office levy, The Jakarta Post, July 5, 1994) about a horrendous levy on a videocassette sent to me from England, I promised to let readers know the outcome of my complaint to the Post Office. My wife, being Indonesian and therefore better able to argue about such things than I am, was able to see a fairly senior official at the Main Post Office, who explain that the levy of Rp 29,678 was indeed correct.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
UNDP to aid soybean seed project
UNDP to aid soybean seed project JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) yesterday signed an agreement on the provision of US$981,825 in grants for the improvement of Indonesia's soybean seed production and marketing in some provinces. The agreement was signed by Fritz H. Loebus, UNDP's acting resident representative, Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture Soetatwo Hadiwigeno and Director General of Food Crops and Horticulture Amrin Kahar.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
New firm to supply workers to S'pore, KL
New firm to supply workers to S'pore, KL JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-five companies that have been supplying Indonesian workers to Singapore and Malaysia have merged into a single company to give them a strong edge in the highly competitive business. The 25 companies were formerly members of KINAS, an association of manpower supplier companies specializing in Singapore and Malaysia. Not all members of the association joined the new company, called PT KINAS. Approximately 40 decided to stay independent.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
ABRI told to be more proactive
ABRI told to be more proactive JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat yesterday urged the Armed Forces (ABRI) to be more "proactive", especially in facing criticism at home and abroad. Addressing ABRI's top brass, the retired general said the world is now undergoing major changes that compel the nation to anticipate ways of responding to them.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
No bus fare hike: Haryanto
No bus fare hike: Haryanto Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto affirmed that there would be no increase in fares of city buses this year despite the demands made by several bus companies to double it from Rp 300 (13 US cents) to Rp 750. "They can still make a healthy profit at the current fare," Haryanto said during an inspection of the Blok M bus terminal in South Jakarta over the weekend.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
People protest deafening sound from Ramayana's loudspeakers
People protest deafening sound from Ramayana's loudspeakers BOGOR (JP): The Ramayana Department Store has stopped their noisy advertising following strong protests from residents living in the vicinity over the deafening sound from the store's loudspeakers. R. Soetami Koestomo, one of residents living near the chain- department store, said yesterday the store stopped their noisy advertising on Wednesday at the order of township officials.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Economic rulings needed to conform with GATT
Economic rulings needed to conform with GATT JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to introduce economic regulations to conform with the new principles of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which will go into effect early next year, Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ragunan Zoo to build dome cage to lure more visitors
Ragunan Zoo to build dome cage to lure more visitors JAKARTA (JP): In order to lure more visitors the management of the Ragunan zoological garden, in South Jakarta, plans to build a giant dome cage on a 1.6-hectare plot of land to house Prima satwa (Prime Animals) from the country's 27 provinces. "The construction of the dome begins this month and is scheduled to be completed next year to coincide with the 50th Independence Day on Aug.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Konimex gets $20m loan
Konimex gets $20m loan SINGAPORE (AFP): France's Banque Nationale de Paris signed an agreement yesterday to lead manage a US$20 million medium-term loan for the expansion of a privately-owned Indonesian pharmaceutical company. The banks participating in the loan for Solo-based PT Konimex are the Dutch ABN-AMRO Bank, France's Banque Francaise de Commerce Exterieure, Belgium's Bank Brussels Lambert and Indonesian bank PT Bank Niaga.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 TV Series: International Family Classic 4:30 Science and Technology 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 Talk Show: Wawasan 8:05 Drama 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:35 Late News 11:10 Film: Nancy Wake (part 1) Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to close higher on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday after the Composite Index gained 1.53 points on Friday. The index further increases to 462.47 yesterday from 461.82 on Friday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also strengthened to end 0.57 point higher at 109.44, as compared to 108.87 on the previous close. Branta Mulia yesterday listed 157.5 million additional shares and Argo Pantes 6.04 million bonus shares.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kochi invites Indonesia to use its ports
Kochi invites Indonesia to use its ports JAKARTA (JP): The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Japanese town of Kochi yesterday offered an opportunity to Indonesia to use its ports as a gateway of plywood and seafood exports to Japan. Tajiro Irimajiri, vice chairman of the chamber, told the press after signing an agreement with the Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) that sea port facilities in Kochi are being restored to accommodate large ships.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Al Arqam prospers by being apolitical
Al Arqam prospers by being apolitical By Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): The huge words "Love Abuya, love whom (God) loves" is written across a clean and well-managed living room of the Java branch office of the Malaysia-based Al Arqam in Jakarta. Abuya is short for Abuya As Syeikh Imam Asshari Muhammad At Tamimi, the founder of the Islamic organization that runs a multi-million dollar business empire.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Noodle factory pollution
Noodle factory pollution From Kompas On behalf of residents of Taman Manggis Permai housing complex in Depok, south of Jakarta, we would like to express our aversion concerning the dumping of toxic chemical elements into a nearby river by a noodle factory, PT IJ, and a chemical factory PT N located on kilometer 35 in Bogor. We residents of RT07 and RW 20 neighborhood community of Sukamaju sub-district in Sukmajaya, have been subjected to foul odors from morning till night.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Agencies sought to care for crime victims
Agencies sought to care for crime victims JAKARTA (JP): Experts and police called in unison on both the authorities and non-governmental organizations at a seminar yesterday to set up bodies or foundations to take care of the fate of crime victims. The seminar, entitled National Symposium.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bintan projects reviewed
Bintan projects reviewed SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore and Indonesia ministers will meet today to review progress of cooperation in the Riau Islands, a trade and industry ministry statement said yesterday. Deputy Prime Minister Brigadier-General Lee Hsien Loong will lead the Singapore delegation to the fifth Joint Ministerial Committee meeting on nearby Bintan island, the statement said.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ismail Hasan safest bet for PPP: Nurcholish
Ismail Hasan safest bet for PPP: Nurcholish JAKARTA (JP): Noted Moslem scholar Nurcholish Madjid predicted that Ismail Hasan Metareum will retain his post as chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) because he is the "safest" choice for everyone concerned. The incumbent could satisfy all parties, especially the government, Nurcholish said over the weekend.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Illegal workers heading to Malaysia is chronic problem
Illegal workers heading to Malaysia is chronic problem JAKARTA (JP): The continuing outflow of illegal Indonesian jobseekers to Malaysia is a chronic problem that should be tackled jointly by both sides, according to a senior official of the Ministry of Manpower.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hellen Keller award honors Indonesia
Hellen Keller award honors Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Helen Keller International Incorporated (HKI), a New York-based agency providing aid for blindness prevention and the rehabilitation of the blind, will present the Helen Keller International Award to Indonesia, making it the first country ever to receive the award.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Intellectuals and future
Intellectuals and future During a meeting with leaders of associations of intellectuals of different religious backgrounds, President Soeharto said all intellectuals should support the nation's unity and integrity. In the meeting, the intellectuals' representatives reported on their plan to hold a joint seminar in mid-August to welcome the 49th anniversary of the republic.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Telecom projects offered
Telecom projects offered JAKARTA (JP): The government will choose only five consortia to establish two million telephone lines within the current Sixth Five-Year Development Plan (Repelita VI) period, a senior official said. "The government will select five of the 150 consortia that have sent applications to the government," Director General of Post and Telecommunications Djakaria Purawidjaja told reporters in a workshop here yesterday.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Deregulation makes RI attractive but interest rates to rise
Deregulation makes RI attractive but interest rates to rise JAKARTA (JP): Merrill Lynch & Co. of the United States says recent deregulatory measures make Indonesia the region's best site for foreign investment but warns that interest rates will likely edge higher next year.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Five killed in accident
Five killed in accident SEMARANG, Central Java: Five people were killed instantly and 11 others sustained serious injuries when the van carrying them overturned. The driver was among the victims of the accident, which was believed to have been caused by brake failure. Witnesses said the van, which was carrying 16 people, failed to slow during a descent at high speed. The vehicle overturned five times before crashing into an electric pole. (har/par)
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
The demise of a giant
The demise of a giant "If we want to catch up with the advanced countries of the West we must learn their technology. And as we are a member of a universal earth we must not remain stuck in nationalist sentiments. We also must promote English as the most popular language in order to enable us to acquaint ourselves with the world." That statement came not from a technical engineer such as Minister of Research B.J. Habibie.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Union seeking Rp 5,000 daily minimum wage
Union seeking Rp 5,000 daily minimum wage JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta branch of the All Indonesian Workers Union is campaigning to increase the daily minimum wage from Rp 3,800 (US$1.38) currently to Rp 5,000. The union chairman, Salam Sumangat, told The Jakarta Post here yesterday that the union would like to see the new minimum wage implemented by 1995.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Telkom starts Lampung-Bali fiber-optic network
Telkom starts Lampung-Bali fiber-optic network JAKARTA (JP): PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) has begun constructing a submarine fiber optic network. The network linking Tanjungkarang in Lampung and Denpasar in Bali is expected to improve the service of the state-owned domestic telecommunications company.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Forum to discuss mining
Forum to discuss mining JAKARTA (JP): The ASEAN Federation of Mining Associations, in cooperation with worldwide mining institutions, plans to hold the 4th Asia Pacific mining conference and exhibition at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center here from Oct. 26 to Oct. 29.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Human rights meet may damage ties
Human rights meet may damage ties BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand yesterday defended its decision to block foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from attending a regional human rights conference during the annual ASEAN meeting this week.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
SMR20 rubber at M$2.52 per kilo for October shipment
SMR20 rubber at M$2.52 per kilo for October shipment KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) buffer stock manager sold SMR20 rubber warehoused in Malaysia yesterday, an INRO official said. He said the group sold the SMR20 rubber at M$2.52 a kg, for October shipment. Traders said this morning that INRO had set a reserve price of M$2.50 a kg for the SMR20 rubber. The official said the SMR20 rubber is from INRO warehouses in Penang and Port Klang, Malaysia.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Political murders haunt Turkey's Kurds
Political murders haunt Turkey's Kurds By Aliza Marcus DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuter): Necati Aydin, a former union chief and Kurdish activist, was last seen alive in the state security court in Diyarbakir, in southeast Turkey. He had been detained three weeks earlier on suspicion of aiding separatist Kurdish rebels. Five days after the April 4 hearing, Aydin's corpse was found on a road at the city's edge.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police solve mystery over death of Timor worker
Police solve mystery over death of Timor worker JAKARTA (JP): Police have concluded that the death of a Timorese worker at the giant PT Indocement company in Bogor was not politically motivated as some had suggested, but rather the results of a love triangle gone awry. Petrus Tomae's death in January prompted a cry for an investigation and encouraged the National Commission on Human Rights to look into the matter as he was originally believed to be an East Timorese.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Australia to back Indonesia's APEC plans
Australia to back Indonesia's APEC plans SINGAPORE (Reuter): Australia will support Indonesia's efforts to forge a more open trading system at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in November. "We see ourselves as supporting the direction the Indonesian government wants to take APEC this year," Australian Minister for Trade Bob McMullan told reporters yesterday.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Plates feature leading couples
Plates feature leading couples JAKARTA: Ceramic plates with portraits of President Soeharto, Mrs. Tien Soeharto, Vice President Try Sutrisno and Mrs. Sutrisno will be on sale soon. The plates are produced by a ceramic crafts woman, Yotti, who met with Mrs. Try to discuss the project yesterday. "We've made 2,000 plates and will offer them to the presidential and vice presidential palaces before selling them to the public," she told reporters.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Prominent figures gets awards
Prominent figures gets awards Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Hendropriyono and Holland's ambassador to Indonesia J.H.R.D. Van Roijen have been announced among 15 prominent figures who will receive the Merit Awards of Social Distinction from a privately-owned foundation.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Structural allowances
Structural allowances From Media Indonesia I am very concerned to learn that, based on the Circulation of the Directorate General of State Budget, the Professors must return the "structural allowances" they have received so far to the government. The amount of the allowance to be returned varies, even it can reach Rp 20 million. It is ironic that this case came up when the Association of Indonesian Teachers (PGRI) was holding a meeting to elect new leaders.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
PM Murayama announces five-year deregulation plan
PM Murayama announces five-year deregulation plan TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama announced yesterday a five-year plan to advance measures already taken to deregulate the economy while vowing to achieve tax reforms by the end of the year. But Murayama, who took office three weeks earlier as Japan's first socialist prime minister in four decades, gave no indication of how his three-party coalition would finance tax cuts implemented by previous governments.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Drought all the more reason to halt pollution
Drought all the more reason to halt pollution JAKARTA (JP): The water crisis that has developed in many parts of Indonesia because of the severe drought is all the more reason for everyone, most notably, industries, to stop polluting the scarce available water resources. State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja yesterday issued an appeal to all manufacturing companies to improve their waste management, specially if they discharge their refuse into rivers.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Regional vehicle launched
Regional vehicle launched KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Nissan Motor Co. of Japan yesterday launched a stationwagon using parts sourced from Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan, officials said yesterday. "It is an ideal arrangement ensuring the best auto technology from each participating country and brings about an overall reduction in cost because of the economies of scale," said Tan Hoe Pin, deputy managing director of Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn. Bhd.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Settlers want to go home
Settlers want to go home MAGELANG, Central Java: At least 24 transmigrants from Magelang who have been resettled in Central Halmahera, Maluku, want to return to their hometown because of uncertainties about their future. Suyuri, a returning settler, said that the timber concession program in which they were included had not shown any progress. He said that the settlers are afraid they will only become the victims of some kind of experiment.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Teen supermodel Veronica is here
Teen supermodel Veronica is here JAKARTA (JP): International beauties are on the rise here, as teen supermodel Veronica Blume arrived yesterday, following an earlier short stop by top model Cindy Crawford and the current visit by Miss Universe 1994, Sushmita Shen. The Spanish-German Veronica, invited as a guest star to Wednesday's finals of the Indonesian models contest, is here for a three-day visit and also hopes to visit Bali.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Towil's lawyers skip defense statement
Towil's lawyers skip defense statement JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers representing former Bapindo director Towil Heryoto who is being tried on corruption charges waived their right to read the defense statement yesterday, allowing the trial to proceed almost uncontested. Rudhy A. Lontoh, the leading lawyer in Towil's defense team, told a court hearing that he did not see sufficient reason to attack the prosecution's case.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sandalwood exports taxed
Sandalwood exports taxed JAKARTA (JP): The government has imposed an export tax of US$2,400 on each ton of sandalwood chips and powder with an oil content of over 0.4 percent in a bid to boost the country's handicraft industry. Agus Haryanto, a spokesman for the Ministry of Finance, said Saturday that the measure is stipulated by the Finance Minister's Decree No: 336/KMK.017 which became effective on July 9. The ruling also imposes an export tax of $4,800 per ton on sandalwood roots.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Government's sensitiveness
Government's sensitiveness From Bisnis Indonesia In response to the public reactions about pornographic films, Minister of Information Harmoko instructed the Film Censorship Agency (BSF) to exercise control over both domestic and foreign films, including their film posters. I hail the government's stern policy because this indicates that government sensitivity to the people's concerns about the rampant show of vulgar film posters.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Council seeks ban on sect
Council seeks ban on sect PEKANBARU, Riau: The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) is seeking a nation-wide ban against Darul Arqam, a Moslem sect which it feels has deviated from the true teachings of Islam. So far, Aceh and West Sumatra are the only provinces that have barred the activities of Arqam. However, MUI hopes that the government will consider banning them nationwide, MUI chairman Hasan Basri was quoted by the Antara news agency as saying.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Moslems told to help fight poverty
Moslems told to help fight poverty JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is urging the Islamic community in Indonesia to mobilize funds to finance various efforts to eliminate poverty, most notably in funding the education of poor children.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rebel prince spotted in KL
Rebel prince spotted in KL KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): After two weeks in hiding in Malaysia, Cambodia's alleged coup plotter, Prince Norodom Chakrapong, was finally spotted at a fast-food outlet in a suburb of Kuala Lumpur, the Sunday Star local daily reported. But the exiled Prince Chakrapong, who was spotted late Saturday having pizza with his wife and son and two Malaysian friends, declined to be interviewed. "I understand that you have to do your job, but I like to be alone.
Mon, 18 Jul 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, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Software Piracy: Is there any gray area in theft charges?
Software Piracy: Is there any gray area in theft charges? By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): The reason I never touched on the problem of software piracy before was that it was a fairly controversial issue. A reader of PC Magazine once put it aptly when he wrote: "Software piracy is a problem akin to a lot of other social problems that we have, such as teenage sex and smoking in public areas. It's easy to say why it is a bad thing, but it's not that easy to stop people from doing it." How true it is!
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Astra's Rachmat named as one of Asia's top CEOs
Astra's Rachmat named as one of Asia's top CEOs JAKARTA (JP): The Financial World, one of four major business magazines in the United States, has elected Astra International's president, Theodore Permadi Rachmat, as one of Asia's top chief executive officers. Haruo Tsuji, the president of Japan's Sharp Corp. won the magazine's CEO of the year award for Asia while nine other Asian executives won Silver awards.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Private university
Private university From Kompas Many scholars can give advice on how to choose a good and bonafide private university. But none can show parents the way to avoid unnecessary expenses imposed by private universities. It has been a practice for the private universities to collect entrance fees from the students who are admitted to the universities before the results of the state examination are announced.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Train's deplorable service
Train's deplorable service From Neraca I am writing for the third time to complain about the poor service on the state-owned railway company (Perumka) because I have not yet received a reply from them. I hope this time, I will draw the company's attention to the problem and motivate Perumka to improve its service. Like many other commuters, I use the train to go to work everyday.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Nasib Ginting wins chess meet
Nasib Ginting wins chess meet YOGYAKARTA (JP): Master International Nasib Ginting won the prestigious men's event at the national chess championships as team Jakarta took the overall title here yesterday. Nasib of Jakarta collected 7.5 points to top the rankings ahead of his teammates Grand Master Edhi Handoko and Ivan Jonathan who earned six points each.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bouraq to link Manila and Manado later this year
Bouraq to link Manila and Manado later this year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and the Philippines have agreed to appoint Bouraq Airlines, one of Indonesia's six scheduled air carriers, to link Manila and Manado in North Sulawesi. "The service will begin later this year and we will operate either Boeing 737-200s or HS/BAE-748s three times weekly," the company's vice president, Eddyono Salatun, told a press conference here on Saturday.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Many are behind target as Jakarta Fair ends
Many are behind target as Jakarta Fair ends JAKARTA (JP): Many businesses were behind in sales at the 29- day Jakarta Fair which ended Saturday night, even though the number of visitors increased. Most businessmen participating in the Fair told The Jakarta Post that they had failed to reach their sales targets. Mah Wai Meng, the project manager of the Reptile Park exhibition, said that he had expected to attract 2,000 to 3,000 visitors a day but only got around 1,000 on average.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Motorola appoints agent
Motorola appoints agent JAKARTA (JP): Motorola International Inc. of the United States has appointed PT Telpressindo Raharja as sole distributor of its cellular accessories in Indonesia. David Bradich, Motorola's representative for Asia-Pacific cellular subscriber division, said that Telpressindo will gradually distribute all Motorola products in Indonesia under the name of TelXpress. (yns)
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia urged to show more support for Moro rebels
Indonesia urged to show more support for Moro rebels JAKARTA (JP): Two hundred Moslem students discussed the plight of the secessionist Moro front in the southern Philippines here on Saturday and decided to display more "solidarity" toward the cause. Political scientists Syamsu Mardam and Burhan Magenda, and observers Fathudin Ja'far and Suryadharma extensively examined the "oppression" of the Moro.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dutchman gets three years for drug trafficking
Dutchman gets three years for drug trafficking JAKARTA (JP): Dutchmen Christian van den Bosch was sentenced by the Central Jakarta district court on Saturday to three years imprisonment for drug trafficking. Christian is also obliged by the court to pay a court fee of Rp 5 million (US$ 2,300).
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ex-Jakarta residents told to convert IDs
Ex-Jakarta residents told to convert IDs The secretary of the Bogor regency administration, Mohamad Dasuki, told ex-Jakarta residents who live in the regency, including those who stay in the suburbs bordering Jakarta such as Cinere, to convert their identity cards. Dasuki was apparently referring to the reluctance of many former Jakarta residents who moved to fringe areas, especially Bogor, to convert their IDs.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Firearms licensing to follow stricter requirements: Hendro
Firearms licensing to follow stricter requirements: Hendro JAKARTA (JP): In the aftermath of the recent shooting incident involving Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Hendropriyono, the military said they would impose tighter control of firearms and procedures for the issuance of their licenses.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Universalist Takdir dies at 86
Universalist Takdir dies at 86 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia lost one of its most influential literary figures with the death of veteran writer Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana here yesterday morning. He was 86 years old. Takdir died at the Harapan Kita hospital where he had been treated since June 14 for lung complications that developed following a heart attack.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians shine in Konica c'ships
Indonesians shine in Konica c'ships SINGAPORE (Agencies): Indonesia took the lion's share of the five titles when it won the men's singles and doubles at Konica Open badminton championships yesterday, with South Korea, Denmark and China sharing the other three. Men's singles Ardy Wiranata beat compatriot Hermawan Susanto 15-10, 4-15, 15-9 to win the US$5,850 top prize money.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Leading haj tour operator suspended for six months
Leading haj tour operator suspended for six months JAKARTA (JP): PT Tiga Utama Cahaya Makmur, a leading haj pilgrimage tour organizer, has been suspended for six months by the government. The decision, reported by the Antara news agency, came after Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher openly criticized the tour operator, which arranges trips to Saudi Arabia for Moslems, of involvement in activities that discredited the government. Tiga Utama is the largest non-government operator.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Slimmer, non-smoking Alatas back in action
Slimmer, non-smoking Alatas back in action JAKARTA (JP): After nearly two months out of action, a slimmer Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas returned to work on Saturday, promising that he is giving up smoking. Alatas suffered a heart attack late in May and had been undergoing treatment, including a quadruple bypass in Melbourne, Australia, and a long rest. On Saturday, he reported for duty to President Soeharto at the latter's Jakarta residence on Jl. Cendana.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Deficit strikes again
Deficit strikes again In the wake of announcing that the United Development Party (PPP) is to convene a national congress next month, PPP chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum last week disclosed that his party needs at least Rp 1.5 billion for the convention but only has Rp 100 million in its coffers. The rest of the story is predictable: The chairman appealed to the government to provide adequate help with the funding.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Scapegoat ploy no help in sex case: Prosecutor
Scapegoat ploy no help in sex case: Prosecutor JAKARTA (JP): The prosecutor in a sexual harassment case has told judges at the South Jakarta District Court to disregard the defense's claim that the defendant, a rector, was no more than a scapegoat in a bid to take over his educational institution. "The statement that the trial is being orchestrated by certain parties in order to appropriate the institute is a baseless accusation," prosecutor Uri Hasan Basri said on Saturday.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Miss Universe sees her success as one for all women
Miss Universe sees her success as one for all women By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): What is the essence of a woman ? "A child originally comes from a mother. A mother is a woman who shows men the meaning of devotion and unconditional love. That's the essence of a woman," says the 18-year-old Miss India in answer to the question.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tip on three useful Winword 6.0 buttons
Tip on three useful Winword 6.0 buttons JAKARTA (JP): Winword 6.0 comes with a plethora of tool buttons to help you accomplish your tasks easily. Today, let's have a look at three of them that are very useful for creating a heavily formatted document. To begin with, let's get to know the Format Painter button. You'll find it on the Standard toolbar of Winword 6.0. In the accompanying illustration, you'll see it under the arrow cursor.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
JSX to get computer terminals
JSX to get computer terminals JAKARTA (JP): PT Berca Hardayaperkasa will install at least 290 computer terminals in the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), says a company executive. Berca's president, Johannes A. Gianto, said on Friday his company will also install 30 other computer terminals in the Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSE) as part of the country's capital market computerization program. "The trial operation will be carried out in January next year," he told Bisnis Indonesia as saying.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Two-day seminar on national law
Two-day seminar on national law More than 120 experts from various fields are scheduled to attend a two-day seminar on national law which opens today at the Shangrila Hotel, Central Jakarta. Dr. Kastorius Sinaga, the project officer of the 5th seminar on national law, told The Jakarta Post over the weekend the participants included politicians, economists and law experts.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Tribal Tech ' dresses up bad Rock as Jazz
`Tribal Tech ' dresses up bad Rock as Jazz By David Zweifler JAKARTA (JP): The night of Jazz at Ratu Plaza concert hall Saturday was one of old favorites, followed by new disappointments. The Bubby Chen trio was the first act and -- like always -- they were solid, playing some great old Jazz favorites. Bubby himself was not exactly inspired, but he looked and sounded like he was having a good time and it rubbed off on the audience.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners' legal case and mine
Foreigners' legal case and mine From Republika Police operation dubbed operasi justisi detained me because I failed to show my identity card on July 6, 1994 at 11 a.m. in front of KFC, Jl. Ciputat Raya, Kebayoran Lama, Jakarta. In fact, I do have an ID card but I forgot to bring it along with me on that day. Besides me there were many other people including several foreigners netted during the operation for the same reason.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mien does it again
Mien does it again JAKARTA: Mien Sugandhi was reappointed as head of the powerful MKGR, one of the main factions in Golkar, at the group's congress in Jakarta on Saturday. Mien, who is also the state minister of women affairs, heads the 66-person executive board which was named at the conclusion of MKGR's congress. Abdullah Puteh was appointed secretary general and Raja DL Sitorus chief treasurer. (emb)
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Government presents dossier of fourth Bapindo suspect
Government presents dossier of fourth Bapindo suspect JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's office turned over the dossier of the former Bapindo President Subekti Ismaun to the South Jakarta District Court on Saturday. He is the fourth suspect to be tried in connection with the Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million) loan scam at the government bank.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Noodle firm helps boost the lackluster JSX market
Noodle firm helps boost the lackluster JSX market By Sigma Batara JAKARTA (JP): Indofood Sukses Makmur's debut on the Jakarta Stock Exchange last week provided a boost to the lackluster market, which has been on a drift for quite sometime. Further, the U.S. consumer price index rise of 0.3 percent in June came within analysts expectations and delayed the likelihood of another increase in the short term U.S. dollar interest rate.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Nine killed in Cakung road accident
Nine killed in Cakung road accident JAKARTA (JP): Nine people were killed and ten others injured in a collision between a bus and a truck on the Cakung-Cikunir tollway, East Jakarta, on Saturday night. Not all of the victims could be identified, said sources at the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Central Jakarta, where the victims' bodies were kept. Five of them were male, the sources said.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Religious intellectual groups urged to pool their resources
Religious intellectual groups urged to pool their resources JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is urging religion-based intellectual organizations, whose existence has been criticized as fostering sectarian politics in Indonesia, to pool their resources to help with national development. President Soeharto met with leaders of five religion-based organizations at his residence on Saturday.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Puppet Show 3:00 Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mystery 4:30 Student Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Wayang Appreciation 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings: Buddhism 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series 9:00 World News 9:25 Journal of World Cup 1994 9:55 Music 11:00 Late News 11:10 Film 2:25 a.m. World Cup '94: Italy vs Brazil - live Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fishery investment up
Fishery investment up JAKARTA (JP): Domestic investments in the fishery industry increased by 25.7 percent to Rp 997.18 billion (US$453.65 million) as of last November from Rp 777 billion as of the end of 1992. The Ministry of Agriculture announced over the weekend that foreign investments reached $79.76 million as of last November.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Natsir's thoughts still relevant today, seminar told
Natsir's thoughts still relevant today, seminar told JAKARTA (JP): Although Mohammad Natsir passed away in February of last year, the fruits of his thought are still alive and relevant for Indonesians today. The scholar's views regarding Islam and nationalism were discussed in a seminar on Natsir's Thought and Struggle, held on Saturday and Sunday by the Youth Islamic Study Club Al Azhar. Natsir's political career led him to become prime minister of Indonesia and also minister of information.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Villagers want fast compensation
Villagers want fast compensation SEMARANG, Central Java: Displaced villagers who recently were vindicated in the Supreme Court in their fight for higher compensation are pushing for an early execution of the decision. The villagers of Kedungombo, who lost their land to make way for a huge reservoir, have entrusted their case to the Semarang Legal Aid Institute to file for an execution of the Supreme Court ruling.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Yen appreciation to slow RI's growth: Economists
Yen appreciation to slow RI's growth: Economists JAKARTA (JP): The sharp appreciation of the Japanese yen against major currencies and the rupiah will affect this year's growth of Indonesia's economy, economists say. Hadi Soesastro and Pande Radja Silalahi, both of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), said on Saturday that the country's economic growth will probably reach only 6.1 percent this year, far lower than the government's estimate of seven percent.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tempo's `successor' must have editorial independence
Tempo's `successor' must have editorial independence JAKARTA (JP): Any magazine which succeeds the now defunct Tempo must have complete editorial independence, including freedom to accommodate public opinion, two members of the magazine's former management says. Goenawan Mohamad, the former director of the news magazine, said on Saturday that while he had no intention of running another magazine, it was essential that the new gazette accommodate public opinion the way Tempo did.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fire at Jaya Konstruksi angers local residents
Fire at Jaya Konstruksi angers local residents JAKARTA (JP): The Cipinang, East Jakarta, residents who lived near the storehouse of PT Jaya Konstruksi said they would file complaints against the construction company over Saturday's blaze at the company saying that it endanger their premises. "We will file protests with the company," said Tanto, chief of a sub-neighborhood in Cipinang Besar Selatan subdistrict, Cipinang, East Jakarta.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Australia defends RI's rights approach
Australia defends RI's rights approach CANBERRA (AFP): Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans yesterday defended his government's approach to Indonesia over human rights in East Timor province. Yesterday was the anniversary of the former Portuguese colony's integration with Indonesia in 1976. The United Nations still recognizes Portugal as the legitimate administrator of East Timor, but Australia has recognized Indonesia's sovereignty over the province.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Palm oil prices rally
Palm oil prices rally KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian palmoil prices rallied to close sharply up on active buying after the Palm Oil Registration and Licensing Authority (PORLA) released supportive June palmoil figures today, traders said. "Prices jumped in the afternoon on the PORLA's figures," a trader at a commission house said. PORLA said end-June stocks rose 3.48 percent to 470,423 tons from end-May. Analysts had earlier estimated stocks at 495,000 tons.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Road project may affect houses
Road project may affect houses Several hundreds of homes in the Kebon Jeruk and Grogol Petamburan districts of West Jakarta will face demolition to make way for a new highway. Johny Suheri of the mayoralty's Public Works Office announced yesterday that under Presidential Decree 55/1993, the affected residents are entitled to compensation. The level of compensation is to be based on a combination of the local market price for land and the value of property stated in the owners' tax papers. (mds)
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
TVs reward for catching killer
TVs reward for catching killer AMBON, Maluku: Chief of the Maluku Provincial Police Col. F. Isnawan awarded 20-inch color TVs to six residents of the Wondei village for catching a man who allegedly murdered a family of five, the Antara news agency reported. The murder took place in the Namlea subdistrict on May 26. Dion Nurlatu, one of the six recipients, said they caught the alleged murderer by accident in a forest near Wondei.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tale of a village's soccer star who became president
Tale of a village's soccer star who became president WONOGIRI, Central Java (JP): He could have been a football star. Certainly his friends at the time considered him athletic and with potential. Instead, fate determined that he became president of Indonesia. He has been since 1968. A new side of Soeharto that had not been widely known came to light this week when the 73-year old President returned to Wuryantoro, a tiny village where he spent part of his childhood.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S. Senate's move on arms ban to RI deplored
U.S. Senate's move on arms ban to RI deplored JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia said yesterday it was unhappy with the U.S Senate's plan to tie the sales of light weapons to Indonesia with conditions in East Timor. "We're unhappy that foreign aid should be linked to unrelated matters like human rights," Irawan Abidin, director of information at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told The Jakarta Post yesterday.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police bust gang of child bicycle thieves
Police bust gang of child bicycle thieves JAKARTA (JP): Police in Menteng, Central Jakarta, have busted a gang of robbers who specialized in stealing children's bikes. Lt. Col. A. Latief Rabar, spokesman for the city police, said yesterday that the robbers were believed to have stolen at least 12 bicycles over the past three months from kids performing their morning exercises. "We believe many kids who had their bikes stolen by the robbers did not report to the police," said Latief.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Five-day week
Five-day week From Bisnis Indonesia Next year the government will introduce a five-day working week for civil servants and extend the work hours on Monday through Friday. The Jakarta Metropolitan Administration has already applied this system and it proved to be a good thing. Is the prospective system a blessing for the civil servants? The answer to this question is yes and no. Yes, because everybody knows that the salary scale of civil servants is low when compared to the cost of living.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
American group to perform here
American group to perform here JAKARTA (JP): Eight musicians arriving from the United States, including seven opera singers, will perform in a fund raising show at Puri Agung, Sahid Jaya Hotel and Tower, Central Jakarta, on Aug. 11 Sime Darby, a non-profit institution specializing in organizing opera performances in Southeast Asian countries, is jointly sponsoring the Le Grande Opera with Sahid Jaya Hotel and American Express.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
5,000 public transport drivers ticketed from January to June
5,000 public transport drivers ticketed from January to June JAKARTA (JP): A joint operation by the City Land Transportation and Traffic Control Agency and the City Police ticketed over 5,000 public transportation drivers between January and June. J.P.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rice prices up at Cipinang market
Rice prices up at Cipinang market Rice prices at the Cipinang Wholesale Market, East Jakarta, have escalated consistently since early this month as drought continues in production areas. Syafei, a rice seller at the central market, said yesterday prices had increased from Rp 350 to Rp 400 per kilogram.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Transport works tendered
Transport works tendered JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Transportation said yesterday that it will tender all the projects for the construction of transportation facilities which are offered to the private sector under a build-operate-and-transfer scheme. Secretary General of the Ministry of Transportation Muchtarudin Siregar denied accusations that his ministry did not tender many of its transportation projects.
Sat, 16 Jul 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. Prapatan, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. * Jakarta Community Church, Jl.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Symposium on mycology
Symposium on mycology JAKARTA: The Indonesian Association of Medical Mycology will hold a four-day symposium on mycology on July 21 to 24 in Bogor, West Java. The symposium, to discuss mycology in human beings and animals, contagious mycology and mycology in social economical aspects, will be attended by domestic and foreign general and specialist physicians, veterinaries and biologists including Prof. Dr. Thira Sirisantha from Thailand.(als)
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Belitung port authority
Belitung port authority From Neraca I am an indigenous inhabitant of the South Sumatra island of Belitung whose only business is marketing fish flour and honey to people in neighboring islands. This business which I set up recently has created jobs for hundreds of fishermen and honey farmers on the island and incomes to support our families. However, as this business is flourishing some officials at Pos II, Sunda Kelapa port authorities impose illegal fees on our goods for shipment.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Widespread water stoppage announced
Widespread water stoppage announced The City Water Company, PAM Jaya, announced yesterday that service will be stopped to a number of areas for several days starting today due to the repair of the water main in Pejompongan and Jl. Hasyim Asyhari, Central Jakarta. H. Poedjiyono, the business director of the water company, said the affected areas include Kebayoran Baru and part of Kebayoran Lama, as well as Senayan, in South Jakarta.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Porn LDs seized
Porn LDs seized BANDUNG, West Java: Fifty-five laser discs containing pornographic movies have been seized from several rental stores on Jl. Buahbatu, Naripan and Lengkong Besar in an operation by the local police. Head of the City Police Col. Waliran was quoted by Antara as saying that the raid was intended to reduce the number of laser discs and video cassettes which show "promiscuous" or "blue" films.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Manila gets Japan's loan
Manila gets Japan's loan MANILA (AFP): Japan extended yesterday a 20.051 billion yen (US$204.6 million) official development assistance package to the Philippines, the Japanese embassy here said. The aid includes a 9.245 billion yen loan to improve the distribution facilities of 45 rural electric cooperatives, an embassy statement said.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Football and politics
Football and politics From Media Indonesia I think all of us will agree that football is the most popular game throughout the world. During the current World Cup, football fans came to the United States to watch their favorite teams despite the high cost they had to bear for their travel and other necessities.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m World Cup 1994, rerun 4:30 TV Drama 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science program 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dianrana 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Caller 9:00 World News 9:25 Journal of World Cup 1994 9:55 Music 11:00 Late News 11:10 Film: Joe Kid Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
World Cup runneth over with beer and T-shirts
World Cup runneth over with beer and T-shirts By Samsudin Berlian JAKARTA (JP): The banker shouted, waved his hands, and jumped up and down on his chair when Roberto Baggio scored for the Italian squad in the semifinal against Bulgaria in a way that one usually sees only at the stadium. But he was not in crowded Giants Stadium or in any arena at all for that matter.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN defends its policy on Myanmar
ASEAN defends its policy on Myanmar JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday defended its policy of "constructive engagement" with Myanmar amidst suggestions that the group has failed to push the military regime in Yangon to undertake political reforms.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mahogany logs smuggling foiled
Mahogany logs smuggling foiled The Tanjung Priok port authority foiled an attempt to smuggle 15.85 cubic meters of mahogany logs out of the country, H. A. Parining, the director of the customs office prevention and investigation of smuggling, said yesterday. Parining said the logs, worth some Rp 30 million (US$13,876), were registered as 3,819 pieces of decorative stones to be shipped abroad by the Taiwan-bound Uni Onward Vay 393.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Like Lazarus rising from the dead, share prices continued to close higher on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday. The broad-based Composite Index gained 1.53 points to close at 461.82 yesterday, as compared to 460.29 on Thursday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also closed 0.54 point higher at 108.87 from 108.33.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ismail Hasan gets support to stay as PPP head
Ismail Hasan gets support to stay as PPP head JAKARTA (JP): The re-election chances of Hasan Metareum, the incumbent chairman of the United Development Party (PPP), got a boost yesterday when he received endorsements from all 27 regional chapters. Representatives from the 27 chapters gathered yesterday at Ismail Hasan's home to convey their demand that he join the election, which will be held during the PPP congress in Jakarta in late August.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Attention U.S. graduates
Attention U.S. graduates JAKARTA: The Association of Indonesian Alumni of American Universities (ALUMNAS) announced its plan to hold get together at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center on July 22. The Alumnas Night will be filled with entertainment and dinner. Coordinating Minister of Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman is scheduled to deliver the keynote address.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
A recurring quandary
A recurring quandary Obviously, the stated readiness of Indonesian cement producers to increase supplies in order to alleviate the current domestic shortages must seem at least hint of relief to consumers. As has been reported, the Indonesian Cement Association, in a meeting with the Director General of Basic Chemical Industries the other day, promised that producers will increase their output to meet the increased demand.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN to discuss Spratlys issue
ASEAN to discuss Spratlys issue MANILA (AFP): A peaceful settlement of the conflicting claims to the Spratly islands dispute in the South China Sea will be discussed at the forthcoming ASEAN regional forum in Bangkok, Philippine Foreign Secretary Roberto Romulo said yesterday. Romulo also hinted that he would take up Vietnam's construction of a lighthouse on the edge of Spratlys territory claimed by the Philippines in a one-on-one meeting with his Vietnamese counterpart.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tjiwi Kimia to increase paper output immediately
Tjiwi Kimia to increase paper output immediately JAKARTA (JP): PT Tjiwi Kimia, a paper and stationary producer listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, will expand their production capacity by procuring a new paper machine. The company's financial director, Gunawan Taslim, told reporters after its annual shareholder meeting here yesterday that the company will increase its paper production capacity by 215,000 tons from 394,000 tons per year at present.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
`BBC' to build station in Thailand
`BBC' to build station in Thailand BANGKOK (AFP): The British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC) will build a major radio relay station in central Thailand under an agreement signed yesterday with the Thai government, the BBC announced. The agreement signed by Foreign Minister Prasong Soonsiri and British government officials here calls for construction of a US$46.2-million station in Nakhon Sawan province, the BBC said in a statement.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian water engineers to study in India
Indonesian water engineers to study in India JAKARTA (JP): Nineteen engineers of the Ministry of Public Works, are scheduled to leave today for India to study for masters degrees in the field of water resources development and water use management. Their studies, at the University of Roorkee, are financed by a scholarship program from the government of India.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Why there is shortage of cement?
Why there is shortage of cement? From Jayakarta The current reports on the shortage of cement in the domestic market indicates how unstable its supply is. Even though the government has reportedly intervened in its distribution, there is no guarantee that the price of this strategic commodity will become stable.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Thai minister gets censure reprieve
Thai minister gets censure reprieve BANGKOK (AFP): Thai Foreign Minister Prasong Soonsiri has been given a day's reprieve for a no-confidence debate in parliament which had been scheduled to take him away from an ASEAN meeting with Western partners. Opposition parties announced after a meeting Thursday that they would grill three other ministers targeted by their censure motion on July 27, allowing Prasong to finish chairing the two- day meeting before facing them on July 28.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir denies Israeli TV report
Mahathir denies Israeli TV report KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad denied yesterday an Israeli television report that he had had a secret meeting with his Israeli counterpart, Yitzhak Rabin, in Paris at the beginning of July. "The prime minister has denied meeting with Yitzhak Rabin as reported," Mahathir's assistant secretary, Zakaria Wahab, said.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Order restored in Dili, ABRI gives out details
Order restored in Dili, ABRI gives out details DILI, East Timor (JP): Order was restored at the state-run East Timor University yesterday after a day of commotion on Thursday which had its origins in a student demonstration. The college entrance test, which was stopped by the commotion, resumed uninterrupted yesterday. Meanwhile, the local police said that 15 people were detained following the commotion but had all been released yesterday without facing charges.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Spirit of togetherness
Spirit of togetherness Speaking on the occasion of the Waisak celebration on July 12, 1994, President Soeharto said that the socio-cultural society of Indonesia is a natural phenomenon. So we have to respect each other in our social life. According to the President, we have no choice but to nurture the spirit of togetherness, so that differences prevailing among us become a dynamic force in our course to progress and achieve common goals. This perception is not new.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
`RCTI' false pictures
`RCTI' false pictures From Kompas I never fail to follow RCTI's Seputar Indonesia which presents more interesting reports and information than those broadcast by TVRI. However, on July 7, 1994 RCTI broadcasted in this program a report on the CGI (Consultative Group for Indonesia) meeting. It began with showing the Eiffel Tower to inform the viewers that the event was taking place in Paris. Then the camera was directed to the building where the meeting was taking place.
Sat, 16 Jul 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, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ms and Mr Jakarta, a stepping stone to popularity
Ms and Mr Jakarta, a stepping stone to popularity By Arief Suditomo JAKARTA (JP): Contrary to common assumption that winning a beauty contest may bring success, Venna Melinda, 22, the reigning '94 Putri Indonesia (Miss Indonesia) and the '92 None Jakarte, believes that the titles did not give her any special access to fame.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Unfortunate children to spend their day with Soeharto
Unfortunate children to spend their day with Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will spend the day with some 400 underprivileged children from all over Indonesia at the Presidential Palace on July 23, National Children's Day. Among those invited for a rare visit to the palace are physically handicapped children, Minister of Health Sujudi announced yesterday.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN all set for inaugural security forum
ASEAN all set for inaugural security forum JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will open a new chapter in its 27 year history in Bangkok later this month at the inaugural meeting of a security forum of 18 countries including the United States, Russia and China.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hughes wins RI project
Hughes wins RI project TORONTO (Reuter): Hughes Aircraft of Canada Ltd. said its Hughes Canada Systems Division has won a C$20 million contract to upgrade the Jakarta Air Traffic Control Center at the Soekarno- Hatta International Airport in Indonesia. "This first contract represents our entry into a long term relationship with Indonesia and future growth in the all important Asian market." Hughes is a unit of GM Hughes Electronics Corp.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pekanbaru stocks up
Pekanbaru stocks up PEKANBARU, Riau: The city has been stocking up meat to ensure an adequate supply during the week-long national Koran reading contest, known as the MTQ, which gets underway tomorrow. The agencies that normally supply meat for the city have given assurances that they will be able to meet all the meat requirements during the week, the Antara news agency said.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight captions
Spotlight captions Photo A: Painting JP/msa BEAUTY AND THE PAINTERS: Mrs. Atie Wardiman, wife of Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro, admires a painting after she opened the "Indonesia's Excellence" painting exhibition at Grand Hyatt Jakarta on July 7. She is flanked by two painters, Barli Halim (right) and Abbas Alibasyah.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
The buck stops at the ministry, Latief says
The buck stops at the ministry, Latief says JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief urged his staff in both the head and regional offices to do much more to meet the needs of workers, thus sparing them from having to turn to other agencies or organizations.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Japan names envoy for RI
Japan names envoy for RI TOKYO (AFP): Japan has appointed Taizo Watanabe, current ambassador to Egypt, to be ambassador to Indonesia, government officials said. Watanabe, 60, succeeds Kimio Fujita in the post, effective immediately. Before serving as ambassador to Egypt, Watanabe held such posts as minister in the Japanese embassy in Washington and the foreign ministry's press secretary.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
German tourist dies in Ubud
German tourist dies in Ubud DENPASAR, Bali: A German tourist, identified only as 27-year old Boerhringer, was found dead in his hotel room in the Ubud mountain resort on Tuesday. The Antara news agency yesterday said Boerhringer is suspected to have died of a heart attack. His body has been taken to the Denpasar General Hospital for an autopsy and will remain there, awaiting direction from his relatives. (emb)
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Special program planned against vehicle theft
Special program planned against vehicle theft JAKARTA (JP): Police plan to launch a special operation to crack down on vehicle theft in response to the growing trend of the crime, City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto said. "The escalating vehicle theft rate requires us to stage the special operation. Today it seems that many criminals focus their activities on vehicle theft," Hindarto told reporters yesterday in Bekasi after inducting Lt. Col.
Sat, 16 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Drought drives govt to reduce forecast of rice production
Drought drives govt to reduce forecast of rice production JAKARTA (JP): This year's long dry season has forced the Ministry of Agriculture to revise its forecast for the country's production of unhusked rice to 34.31 million tons from its previous forecast of 47 million tons, down 27 percent.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Siam to operate in Vietnam
Siam to operate in Vietnam BANGKOK (Reuter): Siam Commercial Bank Plc plans banking joint ventures in Vietnam and Nepal with local partners, the bank told the Stock Exchange of Thailand. A bank called Vina Siam Bank to be set up in Hanoi, Vietnam, has US$15 million registered capital, of which SCB and unlisted Thai agribusiness conglomerate hold an equal 33 percent stake. The remaining 34 percent will be held by Vietnam Bank for Agriculture. SCB's investment is $4.95 million.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Tribal Tech' to perform here
`Tribal Tech' to perform here A jazz group from the United States, Tribal Tech, is scheduled to hold a one-night performance here tomorrow. The presentation of the group's guitarist, Scott Henderson, and bassist, Garry Willis, will take place 9 p.m. at the 21 Concert Hall of Ratu Plaza, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, South Jakarta. This show will be followed by a performance featuring noted Indonesian jazz player, Bubby Chen, and other local musicians.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Drought disrupts water supply
Drought disrupts water supply JAMBI, Jambi: A drought has caused the wells of local residents to dry up and has disrupted the supply from the city's clean water supplier company. In the densely populated areas, people are turning to other sources of water, such as the river mouth and swamps. Those who usually obtain water from dams have also complained of the situation and now must get their water from swamps more than 50 meters from their houses.
Fri, 15 Jul 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, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Students blast ASEAN meeting
Students blast ASEAN meeting BANGKOK (AFP): A Myanmarese student group yesterday blasted Thailand's invitation to Myanmar to attend the ASEAN foreign ministers meeting here next week, but said it would not do anything violent to disrupt the conference. Rumors that the dissidents would launch bombings or other terrorists attacks during the July 22-27 conference "are completely false," the All Burma Students' Democratic Front (ABSDF) said in a statement.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Star tenors to highlight soccer final match
Star tenors to highlight soccer final match JAKARTA (JP): In the world of opera, the most exotic of all music, sopranos once ruled supreme. From Francesca Cuzzoni (Handel's time - 18th century) to... let's say today's Frederika von Stade or Montserrat Caballe, their movements and theatrics on, as well as (perhaps even more) off stage, have been followed avidly.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bank Mashill to open four sub-branches this year
Bank Mashill to open four sub-branches this year JAKARTA (JP): PT Bank Mashill Utama, a private domestic bank listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, will expand its business network in Jakarta and West Java. The bank's president, Antonius T. Windoe, told reporters after its annual shareholders meeting yesterday that the bank will open four new sub-branch offices in Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi by the end of the year.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Batak photographer searches for roots through pictures
Batak photographer searches for roots through pictures By Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): A Batak ethnic photographer, in his bid to search for his cultural roots, has produced a collection of pictures highlighting his people's life and destiny. Unfortunately, the collection is far from a complete documentation of the entire experience of the ethnic group.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Freeport to boost copper supply to its Spanish sister firm
Freeport to boost copper supply to its Spanish sister firm JAKARTA (JP): PT Freeport Indonesia (FI), the Indonesian copper and gold mining subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold Inc. (FCX) of the United States will provide its Spanish sister company, Rio Tinto Minera S.A. (RTM), with approximately one half of its copper concentrate requirements in 1996.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Visitors to JF below target
Visitors to JF below target The organizers of the Jakarta Fair (JF) have indicated that the number of visitors to this year's fair, which has entered its final week, will unlikely reach their target. As of yesterday, the 26th day of the 28-day fair, the number of visitors to the fair had reached only 1.9 million people, far below the target of three million people.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ex-Fretilin leader speaks for RI at UN committee
Ex-Fretilin leader speaks for RI at UN committee JAKARTA (JP): A former leader of an East Timor armed separatist movement spoke in favor of the integration of the former Portuguese colony and said he is proud to be an Indonesian citizen. Fransisco Xavier Amaral, a former leader of Fretilin which has been fighting for a separate state for the last 19 years, told the United Nations' Decolonization Committee in New York that East Timor is firmly part of Indonesia.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI government to pick one more GSM operator
RI government to pick one more GSM operator JAKARTA (JP): The government will hold an open bid to choose a qualified company to operate cellular telecommunications using the latest technology, called the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), an executive says.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m World Cup 1994, rerun 4:00 Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Cultural program 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Bintang Nusantara 9:00 World News 9:25 Journal of World Cup 1994 9:55 Youth Program 11:00 Late News 11:10 Film: Indio 2 Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Water park slated for Bekasi
Water park slated for Bekasi BEKASI (JP): The Bekasi regency administration will build a water park similar to that of the Ancol dreamland, North Jakarta, and a sports center in a 7.9 hectare site at the Karang Kitri scout camping ground in the Margahayu subdistrict, East Bekasi. "When the project finishes, Bekasi residents will no longer have to go to Ancol because the park will resemble that of the Jakarta resort," said Hayati Katoppo of PT Reka Pastika, which will develop the site.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police bust two vehicle theft gangs, seize seven cars
Police bust two vehicle theft gangs, seize seven cars JAKARTA (JP): Police announced yesterday that they have busted two gangs of automobile thieves and confiscated at least seven stolen vehicles from them. Maj. Endang Sunjaya, chief of the theft unit of the general crimes office at the city police headquarters, told a press meeting yesterday the two groups were called "Gang of Didi Ambon" and "Gang of Surawi." He spoke in the company of Lt. Col.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Telkom's subsidiaries
Telkom's subsidiaries JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Finance is studying the feasibility for the planned establishment of two subsidiaries by the state-owned domestic telecommunications company PT Telkom. Telkom's development director, Koesmarihati Sugondo, told The Jakarta Post here yesterday that the two planned subsidiaries will include PT Sambungan Komunikasi Satelit Perminyakan (SKSP) and PT Batamindo.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Midwives set for course in London
Midwives set for course in London JAKARTA (JP): The government has selected 30 nurse instructors from four colleges in Indonesia to undergo training at the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in London. The World Bank-funded education program is part of the government's drive to reduce the maternal and infant mortality rates in the country, Minister of Health Sujudi said on Wednesday after briefing the 30 participants.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
C. Java water crisis deepens
C. Java water crisis deepens TEMANGGUNG, Central Java: The ongoing severe drought is forcing people in two subdistricts here to walk three kilometers each day to obtain water. They have to go that distance to Manggut and Kalimundu villages, which still have water. When they get there they have to stand in line for up to six hours to get their ration. "This is exhausting and some of us are too tired to work afterwards," one villager complained.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RP military may lose in conflict
RP military may lose in conflict MANILA (AFP): Philippine military chief, Gen. Arturo Enrile admitted yesterday that the country's poorly-equipped military would likely lose in any armed conflict over the disputed Spratly islands chain. He cited this as another reason for a military modernization program which he estimated would cost 50-to-70 billion pesos (US$1.85-$2.6 billion) over five years.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rubber producers, consumers upbeat after 3-day meet
Rubber producers, consumers upbeat after 3-day meet KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Delegates from key rubber producing and consuming nations concluded three days of informal talks yesterday expressing optimism that a global rubber-pricing pact could be achieved this year. The high-level working group meeting in Kuala Lumpur was held ahead of U.N.-sponsored talks in Geneva this October to renegotiate the International Natural Rubber Agreement (INRA). "The informal talks have been constructive.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sorry, no lunch money: Silalahi
Sorry, no lunch money: Silalahi JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Administrative Reform T.B. Silalahi has ruled out the possibility of providing meal allowances for civil servants now that their daily working hours will soon be extended. "It's not feasible at the moment because of budget constraints," Silalahi was quoted by the Antara news agency as saying yesterday.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta grinds to a halt during World Cup semis
Jakarta grinds to a halt during World Cup semis JAKARTA (JP): Yesterday's morning rush hour in Jakarta saw traffic flowing smoothly along the city's normally jam packed streets as people remained glued to their televisions watching the World Cup semifinals. Many areas in the city looked a strange, yet preferable, sight, as cars moved easily along major highways and the usually congested streets.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Man who stalked women on wheels captured at last
Man who stalked women on wheels captured at last JAKARTA (JP): Police said they have captured a hard core repeat offender believed to have robbed thousands of car-driving women over the past two years. "We hope with his arrest, women who drive cars can feel safe now," Lt. Col. Gories Mere, chief of the General Crime Office of the Investigative Directorate of the city police told a press conference yesterday.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto dedicates national days to the poor
Soeharto dedicates national days to the poor WONOGIRI, Central Java (JP): President Soeharto yesterday dedicated the national Agriculture Day, Cooperatives Day and Family Planning Day to the poor people of Indonesia. The President returned to the once poor village of Wuryantoro in Wonogiri, where he spent part of his childhood, to celebrate the three national days. "I lived in Wuryantoro from 1929 to 1935, so I can feel the suffering of the poor people.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The listing of Indofood Sukses Makmur shares on the market here yesterday fueled a strong buying mood, driving most share prices towards a recovery in active trading. The broad-based Composite Index gained 7.08 points to close at 460.29 from 453.21 on Wednesday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also rose to 108.33 from 107.93.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Subdistricts given more autonomy over finances
Subdistricts given more autonomy over finances JAKARTA (JP): More than 260 subdistricts in the city now have greater freedom in managing their own finances under a bill on the subdistrict financial management system just passed by the City Council. The bill, which was approved by the council during a plenary session on Wednesday, is also aimed at facilitating the subdistrict offices to improve their services to the community.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Spirit of togetherness
Spirit of togetherness Speaking on the occasion of the Waisak celebration on July 12, 1994, President Soeharto said that the sociocultural society of Indonesia is a natural phenomenon. So we have to respect each other in our social life. According to the President, we have no choice but to nurture the spirit of togetherness, so that differences prevailing among us become a dynamic force in our course to progress and achieve common goals. This perception is not new.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Governor sued for slander
Governor sued for slander BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Hundreds of spectators flocked to the city's district court on Tuesday to see the trial of Governor H.M. Said, who was accused by lawyer H.M. Fachrie Doemas of ruining the latter's reputation, Antara reported. The plaintiff accused the governor of ruining his reputation by suggesting that his diplomas were forged. Said's lawyer pointed out that the suggestion did not come from the governor but rather from the South Kalimantan Police.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Five-star hotel at Lippo Village to open soon
Five-star hotel at Lippo Village to open soon JAKARTA (JP): The Imperial Century Hotel and Resort, a five- star hotel-cum-luxury resort in Tangerang, a fast growing town 23 kilometers west of Jakarta, will be opened in September, the hotel management said. "The construction work is now in its final stages," said the hotel general manager, Malcolm McLauchlan. "The soft opening of the hotel will be held on Sept.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Injuries reported in Dili commotion
Injuries reported in Dili commotion JAKARTA (JP): Several people were injured yesterday when a student demonstration turned into a commotion when police tried to disperse them, the local military said yesterday. Maj. L. Simbolon, spokesman for the East Timor military command, said 10 people were held for questioning and eight others were treated for injuries. "Security forces did not hurt any demonstrator in the incident.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt told flexibility best long-term security policy
Govt told flexibility best long-term security policy JAKARTA (JP): The government must be more accommodating and receptive to people's demands according to Vedi Hadiz. Vedi Hadiz, director of the Society for Political and Economic Studies, told a seminar on Wednesday that the government would be better off avoiding the emergence of any people's movements which can destabilize the nation once they start rolling.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bataks can contribute to Indonesian democracy
Bataks can contribute to Indonesian democracy JAKARTA (JP): The social system of the Bataks, the largest tribe in North Sumatra, places its members in a position to help develop democracy in Indonesia. There is one major drawback however -- the Bataks aren't assertive enough and this has somewhat minimized their influence in the nation building process. This was revealed during a seminar on tribalism and nationalism as applied to the Batak people.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Producers to ease cement shortage
Producers to ease cement shortage JAKARTA (JP): Cement producers yesterday pledged to increase supplies to ease domestic shortages, but proposed that the government increase local reference prices to encourage new investments to expand production capacity. Soepardjo, an executive of the Indonesian Cement Association (ASI), told The Jakarta Post yesterday that in the short term, producers are ready to increase production with the support of imported clinker, a material used for cement production.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Yayuk leads RI squad to Federation Cup
Yayuk leads RI squad to Federation Cup JAKARTA (JP): Yayuk Basuki leads a team of three which desperately needs a lucky draw to carve out another piece of history at the Federation Cup women's tennis team championship finals in Frankfurt, Germany. The squad, made up by Yayuk and her talented juniors Romana Tedjakusuma and Natalia Soetrisno, left for the July 18-24 championship yesterday without offering a worth expecting feat to their home fans.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia bars RI's batik sarong
Malaysia bars RI's batik sarong JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian batik sarong is barred from entering Malaysia because of protectionist barriers, the Malaysian embassy's chief commissioner of trade, Sukandar Abdul Latif, said. However, Latif told The Jakarta Post here yesterday that other kinds of Indonesian batiks could be exported to Malaysia.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Canada to beef up trade with Asia
Canada to beef up trade with Asia OTTAWA (AFP): Canadian Foreign Minister Andre Ouellet leaves for a tour of Asia this month in a major Canadian initiative to improve relations with the Asia/Pacific Rim region. The foreign minister's visit will be followed up in November with a tour to China, Hong Kong, Indonesia and possibly one other country by Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Economists ask for leniency in U.S. trade policy
Economists ask for leniency in U.S. trade policy JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian economists expressed their dissatisfaction in a World Net dialogue here yesterday over the U.S. policy on trade with Indonesia. Rizal Ramli, the managing director of Advisory Group in Economic, Industry and Trade (Econit), said that the U.S. trade policy for Indonesia is not as lenient as that for China. The dialog, jointly organized by the Indonesia Economists Association (ISEI) and the U.S.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Productivity boosting widely misunderstood
Productivity boosting widely misunderstood JAKARTA (JP): The idea of improving productivity has been widely misunderstood by companies in Indonesia, says a businessmen. Vice Chairman of the Supervising Board of Strategic Industries (BPIS) Giri S. Hadihardjono said that companies have introduced various modern and sophisticated equipment thinking that they could quickly improve their workers' productivity.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Riau ready for Koran recital meet
Riau ready for Koran recital meet PEKANBARU, Riau: Delegates to the national Koranic reading contest, more popularly known as the MTQ, began arriving here on Thursday for Sunday's event. The contingents from Central Java, Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Irian Jaya were the first to arrive for the week-long contest, the Antara news agency reported.
Fri, 15 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tansil denies misusing Bapindo funds
Tansil denies misusing Bapindo funds JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Eddy Tansil yesterday denied that he had misused the funds loaned to him by Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) and that he was the cause for the bank losing Rp 1.3 trillion $448 million. Tansil disclosed publicly for the first time, during a court hearing, details of how he had used the Rp 927 billion ($436 million) loan from Bapindo to prove his point that he had been managing the funds properly until he was arrested in February.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mysterious bill
Mysterious bill I would like to have your readers share an experience I just had with my credit card a few weeks ago. When I checked my latest account, I noticed with surprise that a five-star hotel in Jakarta, where I once spent a night (and paid for it with my credit card), later on had claimed an unidentified charge which was then deducted from my account without any permission, signature or notion from my side.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
128 participate in beauty contest
128 participate in beauty contest South Jakarta Mayor H. Pardjoko is calling on participants of the Abang and None (Mr. and Miss) South Jakarta contest to help promote the city administration's campaign encouraging residents to live in apartment buildings. "You all are expected to participate in the campaign because there is no other choice for Jakartans in the future but to live in apartment buildings due to limited space and escalating land prices," Pardjoko said.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
PDI official has a heart attack
PDI official has a heart attack MALANG, East Java: A top official of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) had a heart attack amid the tense election of a new provincial party chapter on Tuesday. Fatimah Ahmad, a deputy chairperson of PDI central executive board, was rushed to the Army Hospital where she underwent intensive medical care yesterday.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Government seeks new trial in Kedungombo case
Government seeks new trial in Kedungombo case JAKARTA (JP): The government, still reeling at a Supreme Court decision in a highly charged land dispute, announced yesterday that it plans to petition for a new trial. The Attorney General's chief spokesman Basrief Arief told reporters yesterday that the government will also file for a stay of execution of the Supreme Court's ruling over the amount of compensation it must pay the displaced villagers pending the outcome of the new trial.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mizoguchi and the tragedy of women
Mizoguchi and the tragedy of women By Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese, traditionally known as chauvinistic, have a film director who was very interested in the struggle of women, Kenji Mizoguchi (1898-1956). His films will be shown for a week at Taman Ismail Marzuki Art Center, starting July 19. The audience will be able to determine how Mizoguchi differs from the other two featured Japanese directors, Akira Kurosawa and Yasujiro Ozu, especially in the choice of theme.
Thu, 14 Jul 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, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ex-minister, IHT settle libel suit
Ex-minister, IHT settle libel suit SINGAPORE (AFP): Former Singapore Law Minister Edward Barker has agreed to an out-of-court settlement for damages from the International Herald Tribune (IHT) for publishing an allegedly defamatory letter about him. Lawyers for both parties yesterday declined to reveal terms of the settlement but The Straits Times newspaper said that Barker would get between 10 and 20 percent of the S$750,000 (US$494,000) he had demanded.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Orientation program
Orientation program From Kompas I am a student at a university in Jakarta. I am concerned about an incident experienced by a fellow student during the three-day orientation program held by the School of Landscaping Architecture and Environment Techniques. The program includes a social activity, planting trees in a certain district, which should be good for the students. However, the program turned out to be a harmful practice because the senior students treated their juniors improperly.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
NAFED needs improvement in status for export promotion
NAFED needs improvement in status for export promotion JAKARTA (JP): A.A. Baramuli, a member of the House of Representatives (DPR), yesterday urged the government to improve the status of the National Agency for Export Development (NAFED) and to make it independent from other institutions.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Work hard to attain social justice, President says
Work hard to attain social justice, President says JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that Indonesia must persevere in its effort to attain the lofty goal of social justice for all. "Obviously, materializing social justice and common prosperity cannot be achieved in a short period of time," the president said when opening the fourth congress of MKGR, a mass organization affiliated with the government-backed Golkar.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Japan film week at TIM
Japan film week at TIM To commemorate its 15th anniversary, the Japan Cultural Center will be showing a week of Kenji Mizoguchi's films free of charge starting next Tuesday at Taman Ismail Marzuki art center, Central Jakarta. Six of Mizoguchi's works produced between 1936 and 1956 will be shown during the retrospective film week. Most of the films are about women and their struggles, a distinctive feature of Mizoguchi's work.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Small-scale businessmen
Small-scale businessmen From Bisnis Indonesia Recently the Minister of Cooperatives and Small Business Development said that the government has decided to drop privileges for small-scale businessmen. In other words small-scale businessmen and cooperatives must now compete with big businessmen. To me this decision has no historical logic. I wonder why the minister has forgotten the fact that the government has nurtured small-scale business throughout this time to form conglomerates.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Four Japan warships visit Jakarta
Four Japan warships visit Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Four Japanese warships anchored at the Tanjung Priok harbor yesterday for a four-day courtesy call. The four destroyers, each carrying a helicopter, were welcomed by Col. V. Napitupulu, operation assistant to the second Navy main base. The four warships are JDS Haruna-141, JDS Asayuki-132, JDS Shimayuti-133 and DJS Setoyuki-131, all embarked from their bases in Okinawa.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Asia's rising markets still attractive'
`Asia's rising markets still attractive' JAKARTA (JP): Asia's emerging capital markets are still attractive despite the sharp fall of prices early this year. Japan will be the best performing major market during the rest of 1994, a report says. According to a report in the July issue of World Equity, the international investment magazine, over 50 percent of respondents believed that the Japanese equity market would perform best.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Barito Pacific's sales up
Barito Pacific's sales up JAKARTA (JP): PT Barito Pacific Timber announced a 43 percent increase in net sales in the January-March period of this year to Rp 274.06 billion (US$130.5 million) from Rp 191.02 billion in the same period of last year.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Abdurrahman warns ulemas not to drag NU into PPP
Abdurrahman warns ulemas not to drag NU into PPP JAKARTA (JP): Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Chairman Abdurrahman Wahid warned some of his top leaders, who are busy discussing the upcoming election of the United Development Party (PPP), not to drag his Islamic organization into their political affairs. "The law stipulates that NU is a religious organization while PPP is a political organization.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Law on cooperatives
Law on cooperatives From Media Indonesia One of the three main pillars of our economy after state-owned companies and private enterprises is cooperatives. All three are based on the principle of togetherness. It seems that the two sectors -- the government and private sectors -- have evolved to a stage of stability, while cooperatives have yet to reach steadfastness. What makes this difference? In fact, the state company PT.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jealousy provokes worker's killing
Jealousy provokes worker's killing JAKARTA (JP): Police have captured a South Jakarta resident who is believed to have killed a contract worker in a fit of jealousy. Maj. Tasmin, a spokesman for the city police, said the suspect identified as Nahrowi, 21, resident of Cilandak Barat subdistrict, South Jakarta, killed a contract worker identified as Ilyas, 22, who hailed from Jember, East Java. According to police, the death occurred at around 8 p.m. on Monday.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
The Kedungombo decision
The Kedungombo decision Last week's decision of the Supreme Court in favor of farmers at the Kedungombo reservoir site in Central Java must have come as quite a blow to the state. Judging by the intensity of the reactions expressed the other day by the governor and the military commander of Central Java, one can feel more than just anger and disappointment behind their words.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
France and Indonesia bolster strong economic ties
France and Indonesia bolster strong economic ties French and Indonesian economic ties continue to flourish in 1994 as both countries explore new avenues of cooperation and trade. Today, the two republics enjoy unprecedented economic relations. Compelling evidence of this successful cooperation is that France's market share in Indonesia ranks as its largest in Asia. France's business and investment track record in recent years is impressive.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Army officer goes on trial for his role in Marsinah murder
Army officer goes on trial for his role in Marsinah murder JAKARTA (JP): The Surabaya Military Tribunal in East Java has opened the trial of an Army captain in connection with the murder of labor activist, Marsinah, now that the last of nine civilians linked with the killing has been convicted.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cooperatives encouraging
Cooperatives encouraging The way that cooperatives in this country have developed is extremely encouraging. The government has given its attention to cooperative institutions, because cooperatives constitute one of the main economic pillars besides state-owned companies and private enterprises. Cooperatives, managed using up-to-date methods, are found throughout the country, with the aim of enhancing the members' welfare.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Productivity is an acquired culture, seminar told
Productivity is an acquired culture, seminar told JAKARTA (JP): Productivity, one of today's most popular catchphrases in government and business circles, turns out to be an acquired culture that can only evolve in society over time. Rahadi Ramelan, deputy chairman of the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas), told a seminar yesterday that productivity enhancement and sustainable economic growth are part of the evolution of the national culture.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta determined to become champion
Jakarta determined to become champion Governor Surjadi Soedirdja saw off Jakarta's 48-person delegation, including eight officials, to the upcoming 17th National Koran Reading Contest in the Riau provincial capital of Pakanbaru. During his farewell speech, Surjadi emphasized the need for the Jakarta delegation to maintain its position as the competitions's overall champion. Jakarta emerged as the overall winner in the 16th National Korean Reading Contest in Yogyakarta three years ago.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
French cultural connection with RI spans many years
French cultural connection with RI spans many years The discovery of a treasure trove of paintings in 1991, buried under a mound of dust in a store room at Indonesia's National Museum, acted as a tangible reminder of the long history of cultural ties between France and Indonesia.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Publishers pledge to prevent further bans on news media
Publishers pledge to prevent further bans on news media BOGOR, West Java (JP): Newspaper publishers yesterday pledged to make an all-out effort to prevent further government bans against newspapers and magazines by enhancing communication among themselves.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Companies allowed to import fishing vessels
Companies allowed to import fishing vessels JAKARTA (JP): The government might now allow companies to import fishing vessels to meet the urgent need for specific ships to maximize the exploitation of Indonesia's marine potentials. "Many businessmen involved in the domestic fishing industry complain about the limited availability of fishing vessels," State Minister of Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo told reporters, yesterday, after a meeting of the Agri-Business Club.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ramos says Vietnam is set to join ASEAN
Ramos says Vietnam is set to join ASEAN MANILA (Agencies): Vietnam appears set to become the seventh member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), but Myanmar is not yet there, Philippine President Fidel Ramos said yesterday. "The countries that are about to enter into ASEAN, because they have been elevated to a higher status ... are the so-called Indochinese states," he told a news conference.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Filipinos want U.S. forces back'
`Filipinos want U.S. forces back' MANILA (AFP): A majority of Filipinos want U.S. forces to return to the country, some two years after they left, a survey of residents here showed yesterday. The survey by ABS-CBN, the country's largest broadcasting firm last month, found that despite negative publicity against the U.S. presence and the decision by the Philippine senate to close all US bases in 1992, 54 percent of respondents in the capital "advocate the return of the U.S.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
750 families live on reservoir
750 families live on reservoir BOYOLALI, Central Java: More than 750 families still occupy the area known as the "green belt" of the giant Kedungombo reservoir, more than two years after the controversial project went into operation. Chief of the Kemusu district, Teguh, said the government has been trying in vain to make the farmers leave their homes. The government will neither build public facilities for the villagers nor give them land titles, he said.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices gained ground on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) in active trading yesterday as more investors returned to the trading floor. The broad-based Composite Index rose by 3.5 points to close at 453.21 after falling on Tuesday to 449.72, its lowest level since last October. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also strengthened to close at 107.93 from 106.95.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soccer talks in Soeharto's agenda
Soccer talks in Soeharto's agenda SEMARANG (JP): President Soeharto will be talking about soccer today -- not necessarily about this morning's World Cup semifinal matches, but more about his childhood days. During his official visit to Wonogiri, the 73-year old President will meet with 10 men with whom he played soccer during his childhood, which he spent in the Central Java city. Given the tight schedule, it is not certain whether the 11 men will be kicking the ball around.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
INRO to exhaust stockpile if price rises continue
INRO to exhaust stockpile if price rises continue KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) would unload its entire 220,000-ton stockpile if the current surge in rubber prices continues unabated, INRO buffer stock manager Aldo Hofmeister said yesterday. "We have sold a sizable amount, which seems to have no impact yet on prices. There is a real shortage and we will go on selling until we run out to fill that void in the current bullish market," Hofmeister told AFP.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mayors' help sought to curb urbanization
Mayors' help sought to curb urbanization JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has said that he will urge all 96 of Indonesia's mayors at the upcoming 11th National Inter-City Congress to help reduce the urbanization flows from their areas to Jakarta. "They can do this by making their villages better places to live," Surjadi told a press conference on Tuesday. The governor said he will ask the mayors to encourage their people to build `cities' in their own villages.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Highest loan given in KL
Highest loan given in KL KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian entrepreneur Tajudin Ramli yesterday secured Malaysia's biggest loan of 1.79 billion ringgit (US$720 million) by an individual to finance his helicopter firm's takeover of national carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAS). Tajudin signed with five financial institutions for the credit to fund the purchase of a 32 percent stake in the national carrier by his listed vehicle Malaysian Helicopter Services Bhd. (MHS).
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Spy war chills Indo-Pakistani ties
Spy war chills Indo-Pakistani ties NEW DELHI (AFP): The tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats by India and Pakistan have plunged ties between the two countries to a new low and dimmed hopes for a resumption of talks on a code of conduct for diplomatic personnel, officials here said yesterday. Pakistan ordered out a second Indian diplomat on Tuesday, just hours after India announced the expulsion of a second Pakistani embassy official.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Military is not above the law, officer says
Military is not above the law, officer says JAKARTA (JP): No member of the Armed Forces (ABRI) is above the law and any soldier who transgresses will be punished in accordance with the law, says the military commander in East Timor. Infantry Colonel Jhony J. Lumintang gave this assurance during a meeting with East Timor tribal leaders in Dili, capital of the province, on Tuesday, the Antara news agency reported.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Music royalty evaders on the hot seat
Music royalty evaders on the hot seat JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of entertainment businesses here have been reported by the Indonesian Creative Acts Foundation (YKCI) to the city police for refusing to pay music royalties. "We have no choice but to report them to the police after a series of negotiations failed," Candra Darusman, general manager of the YKCI, told The Jakarta Post and Republika at city police headquarters yesterday.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tax evasion
Tax evasion From Suara Karya As a witness in the Eddy Tansil trial in the Central Jakarta Court, Ms Amelia (Manager of Danamon Bank, Tamansari branch) revealed that defendant ET deposited his money, involving Rp 178 billion, in a Cayman Island bank through the services of Danamon Bank. This was done to evade income tax in Indonesia.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
State-owned hotels get new GMs
State-owned hotels get new GMs JAKARTA (JP): PT Hotel Indonesia International Corporation and Natour (HIIN), a state-owned hotel chain, restructured its organization yesterday by appointing new general managers for seven of its 17 hotels. The company's president, Widjaja Sugarda, swore in Ismojo Martokusumo as general manager of Hotel Indonesia, a five-star hotel in the capital, to replace I Made Gita, who has been promoted as operation director of the company.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
EU to establish information center
EU to establish information center JAKARTA (JP): The European Union (EU) will establish an information center here later this year to promote investment and trade relations between Indonesia and the Union's 12 members.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
PAM Jaya delays imposition of new water price
PAM Jaya delays imposition of new water price JAKARTA (JP): In response to the public outcry, the City Water Company (PAM Jaya) has postponed the price increase for public water-taps until September of this year. The announcement was made by the company's director of administration and finance, Mahmud Ranusemitro, following an inspection by City Council's commission C on economy and commission D on development to North Jakarta on Tuesday afternoon.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Food poisoning kills one in N. Sulawesi
Food poisoning kills one in N. Sulawesi MINAHASA, North Sulawesi: Suspected poisonous food has killed an elderly woman and hospitalized 30 others, police said. The deceased was identified as 74-year-old Kolondam Adam. Five of the 30 people in the Bethesda and Gunung Maria Tomohon hospitals were in critical condition, Antara reported. Chief of the Minahasa police precinct, Lt. Col.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ministers, businessmen to discuss GATT impact
Ministers, businessmen to discuss GATT impact JAKARTA (JP): A number of ministers and high ranking officials will hold a two-day dialog next week with executives of business associations. Strategies in facing the impact of the implementation of the new General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) will be discussed. Sri Mulyono Herlambang, the organizer of the meeting, told reporters in a press conference yesterday that Minister of Trade Satrio B.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lawyer pleads Dutchman's innocence in drug trial
Lawyer pleads Dutchman's innocence in drug trial JAKARTA (JP): The lawyer of defendant Christian van den Bosch, on trial for drug trafficking, said yesterday his client is innocent and asked the Central Jakarta District Court to acquit him of all charges. "Based on testimonies presented in this trial we can conclude that the charges against the defendant of drug trafficking have not been proven," said lawyer Azis Unulula.
Thu, 14 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Maintenance of parks, greenery top priority
Maintenance of parks, greenery top priority JAKARTA (JP): The city park office said they will make the maintenance of public parks and greeneries alongside major thoroughfares a top priority during the current dry season. "We have to give top priority to this sector due to the shortage of water trucks," the office's Chief, Syamsir Alam, told The Jakarta Post yesterday.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dialog to discuss trade
Dialog to discuss trade JAKARTA (JP): A satellite transmitted dialog and seminar will discuss "Creating A Conducive Climate for Trade and Investment in the Era of APEC and the Post-Uruguay Round" at the Borobudur Inter-continental Hotel tomorrow.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian films
Indonesian films From Bisnis Indonesia Foreign films, including Hollywood products, have dominated Indonesian cinemas lately. Unfortunately, most of the films are of low quality and are no better than the Indonesian products. On the other hand, the Indonesian film producers are inclined to exploit the actors' and actresses' bodies to attract the public.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Makassar Straits for int'l route
Makassar Straits for int'l route PALU, Central Sulawesi: The Makassar Straits in South Sulawesi will be open for international sea routes in early 1995 to ease traffic in the Straits of Malacca. Chairperson of Commission I at the House of Representatives (DPR) Aisyah Aminy told Antara on Monday that the plan will be implemented later this year. She made the remarks after meeting with officials of the Ministry of Information here.
Wed, 13 Jul 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, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Movie star Onky and father tried for graft
Movie star Onky and father tried for graft JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers of movie star Onky Alexander and his father have asked the West Jakarta District Court to annul criminal charges against their clients, arguing that the money dispute between their clients and two friends is a civil case.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Navy launches patrol operation
Navy launches patrol operation JAKARTA: The Navy has launched a two-month Eskader Nusantara III patrol operation covering all of Indonesia's territorial waters. The operation, led by Chief of the Western Naval Fleet's Battle Unit Commodore Reno Maurits Silitonga, involves hundreds of officers from the Navy's Marine Corps, as well as battle and landing units. Among the warships taking part in the operation are KRI Nuko, KRI Untung Suropati, KRI Teluk Ende and KRI Ki Hajar Dewantara.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
School vacation
School vacation From Neraca The government has planned to make Saturday a holiday for the civil servants. Teachers, who are also civil servants, are mulling over the matter. Some want to make Saturday a holiday for the schools but others don't. As far as a housewife is concerned, I believe a long week-end will have a positive impact on the activities of the school children and will hopefully reduce the number of student brawls.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Four companies win contracts for oil and gas exploration
Four companies win contracts for oil and gas exploration JAKARTA (JP): Four companies yesterday were awarded contracts from the state oil company Pertamina for oil and gas exploration and production. One of the four companies will be allowed to operate under a production sharing contract in a new area, while the other three, under technical assistance agreements, will operate and manage Pertamina's old oil fields by using the enhanced recovery method.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
House construction
House construction From Kompas Is there a ruling that forbids citizens from building houses on their own land? The land was certified and the construction permit and recommendation had been obtained from the Tangerang regional administration. What happened was that both the sub-district head of Pondok Ranji, Haj Abdullah, and Ciputat district head Effendi Arsyad had banned local residents from constructing houses on their own land.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
School vacation and traffic
School vacation and traffic From Media Indonesia My job requires me to travel about Jakarta on the toll-roads and the small streets of the villages. I enjoy my work provided the traffic is smooth. However, traffic jams have always made me uncomfortable. I found that during the long school vacation, the traffic was smooth and convenient. It seems that school days are a factor in traffic congestion because many private vehicles or family cars travel the roads and take up space during rush hours.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Nation building
Nation building From Republika I am fully aware that Indonesians are still struggling to build a just and prosperous nation based on Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution. On my way to work, I pass a number of cinemas with their fantastic posters. This always reminds me of Bung Harmoko. Why? As the Minister of Information, Bung Harmoko has the power to ban these "peanut" films which indulge in presenting porn scenes.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Private schools face closure
Private schools face closure The city administration has ordered Yakeba foundation, which runs junior and senior high schools in Kalibata, South Jakarta, to close school buildings and stop accepting new students for the current 1994/95 school year because it is located on a plot of land owned by the Ministry of Finance.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Food crops in Tegal perish
Food crops in Tegal perish TEGAL, Central Java: Some 40 hectares of food crops in Tegal regency have perished due to the current dry spell. Harun Al Rasyid, chief of the irrigation section at the Tegal office of the public works ministry, said yesterday that more water supplies from the Mejagong and Cacaban Rambut reservoirs have been channeled to farms in the area to save crops. He said that the local people have a difficult time searching for drinking water.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Aid to Banyuwangi
Aid to Banyuwangi From Suara Karya The Humanitarian Foundation of Indonesian Sons (YKPI) is very concerned about the condition of the tidal wave victims in Banyuwangi, East Java. Because of this concern, the foundation wants to make these suggestions: * We call on the haj pilgrims, who have just completed their haj pilgrimage and have safely returned to the country, to fulfill their duty to help those who are suffering. Now God is testing your haj quality.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Meet Professor Needleman Cho, a cure-all acupuncturist
Meet Professor Needleman Cho, a cure-all acupuncturist Text and photo by Chris Supangkat JAKARTA (JP): With the 1990's growing trend towards traditional methods in treating ailments of the human body, acupuncture is one of the leading methods applied today. Although its position in the medical establishment is somewhat unclear, acupuncture is considered a therapy here; even the University of Indonesia has a six-year program in the field.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Oil prices above $18
Oil prices above $18 LONDON (AFP): The price of Brent crude North Sea oil lifted through the key US$18-a-barrel level early yesterday, rising to $18.18 a barrel, as a strike in Nigeria hit prices, dealers said. Analysts believe oil exports could be hit if Nigeria's powerful oil and gas union (NUPENG) maintains a strike that has nearly paralyzed the country for over a week. Nigeria is the world's fifth largest producer.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian workers
Indonesian workers From Kompas On July 2, 1994 I witnessed a very unpleasant incident at Sukarno-Hatta International airport at arrivals Gate 1, terminal D. Some ten angry looking staff of the Manpower Central Office were standing close to each other waiting for the arrival of Indonesian women workers from Saudi Arabia. After customs examination, the women were directly led by the manpower officials to a certain place without inquiring whether they were workers or not.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
BPK to use better audit procedures
BPK to use better audit procedures JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) yesterday promised to adopt more comprehensive procedures in auditing the state budget and state-owned companies to ensure the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of public spending. However, speakers at a panel discussion here yesterday suggested that the country also adopt a principle of balance of power and implement procedures for performance audit to ensure maximum benefits from public spending.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
PPP should avoid open conflicts, says Moerdiono
PPP should avoid open conflicts, says Moerdiono JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono called on members of the United Development Party (PPP) yesterday to manage their internal bickering so that it doesn't blow up during next month's congress. Moerdiono met with PPP chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum to discuss the congress that will open late next month.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Children's Day centered in Ancol
Children's Day centered in Ancol The City Hall has announced that this year's National Children's Day at city level will be centered in Fantasy Land, Ancol, North Jakarta. City Hall spokesman Soesila Darmoadji said yesterday that some 5,000 children from elementary schools to senior high schools across the city, including those in orphanages, are expected to take part in the celebration which will be held on Aug. 6.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta has new art gallery
Jakarta has new art gallery The city has one more art gallery, this one in the business area of Kota, West Jakarta. The Neo Decor Gallery opens today, with its first exhibition of around 60 works by eight painters. The gallery is located on Jl. Kaji Raya no. 1 BB. The collection, which includes works of the late Affandi and his daughter, Kartika Koberl, as well as Barli Sasmitawinata, will be on display until July 20. (anr)
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
What is the meaning of `freedom of the press'?
What is the meaning of `freedom of the press'? The government revoked the publishing licenses of three weekly magazines on June 21. Political scientist Amir Santoso has attributed this to the confusion surrounding the term "press freedom", the inherent criticism-shy Indonesian culture and political immaturity. JAKARTA (JP): On June 9 I wrote an article in this column, warning that the government might again restrict the freedoms it had already granted.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices closed lower on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday. The broad-based Composite Index closed at 449.72 yesterday from 450.44 on Monday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also decreased to 106.95 from 107. Yesterday's top gaining share was HM Sampoerna (up Rp 150), while the top loser was Schering Plough Indonesia (down Rp 500).
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Garuda, Swissair sign deal
Garuda, Swissair sign deal JAKARTA (JP): The national air carrier Garuda Indonesia has signed an agreement on reservation system with Swissair to improve its service worldwide. Garuda said here yesterday that the agreement, signed by the company's commerce director, Kussuyono, and Swissair's vice president, Hans Eisele, here on Monday, will allow Garuda to link its reservation system with the Swiss airline's Central Reservation System (CRS), which operates internationally. (icn)
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S. deplores arrests of students
U.S. deplores arrests of students JAKARTA (JP): The United States deplores the arrest of 41 students who held a hunger strike at the compound of the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) last week to protest the government's clamp down on the media. "The United States deplores the arrests made on July 7 at the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation. Their detention while on the Legal Aid Foundation's private grounds makes the actions of the Indonesian authorities even more objectionable," the U.S.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Vanilla trees wilting away
Vanilla trees wilting away SEMARANG, Central Java: Around 700 of the 1,000 hectares of vanilla trees in the province are either damaged or have already died of disease. Wassiman, an official at the provincial office of the plantation agency, said yesterday that the disease which attacks the stems is most likely to affect productive trees. He said that before the trees die, their stems change color from green to brown.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia sends four squash aces to Manila
Indonesia sends four squash aces to Manila JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia sent four of its top squash players to the East Asian Squash tournament in Manila yesterday, said an official of the Indonesian Squash Rackets Associations (PSRSI). "We hope to make it to the last five this time around," said Faried Amir to The Jakarta Post on Monday evening. Faried also said that this is the ninth time that Indonesia will participate in the event. "Usually we end up in the last eight," he said.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI - Malaysian patrol operation continued
RI - Malaysian patrol operation continued JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Malaysia will improve their joint naval operations to combat piracy and stop the smuggling of Indonesian workers in the Malacca Straits, a navy official said yesterday. Chief of Staff of Indonesia's Western Navy Fleet, Commodore Widodo AS, said that the two countries considered these joint operations important because of the high incidence of piracy, smuggling, sea pollution, poaching and workers smuggling.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
`NBC' to launch Asian business
`NBC' to launch Asian business SINGAPORE (Reuter): U.S. television network National Broadcasting Co (NBC) plans to launch a business satellite television channel for Southeast Asia on Aug. 1. The channel, to be known as ANBC, would feature financial and business news and broadcast to 15 nations in and around southeast Asia, NBC said in a statement issued in Singapore. NBC said the new channel would be an extension of CNBC, its business news channel available via cable in the United States.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia records jump in investments, trade surplus
Malaysia records jump in investments, trade surplus KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Investment in Malaysia's manufacturing sector more than doubled in the first half of the year, reversing a sharp drop, a minister announced yesterday. The country's trade surplus also chalked up a 70 percent increase in the first half of 1994, International Trade and Industry Minister Rafidah Aziz said as she launched the country's latest trade and industry report.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Asia's economy may ease
Asia's economy may ease TOKYO (AFP): Asia's economic growth is forecast to ease from an estimated 8.3 percent last year to 7.5 percent this year and seven percent next year as China's expansion slows, Japan's Tokai Bank Ltd. said yesterday. The Nagoya-based bank said growth in China's gross domestic product (GDP) was projected to drop from an estimated 13.4 percent in calendar 1993 to 10 percent in 1994 and eight percent in 1995.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
S'pore foreign reserves up
S'pore foreign reserves up SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore's official foreign reserves rose to S$80.29 billion in April from S$79.62 billion in March and S$69.23 billion a year ago, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said. April gold and foreign exchange reserves grew to S$79.72 billion from S$79.04 billion a month ago and S$68.68 billion a year ago. April special drawing rights fell to S$216.20 million from S$218.5 million a month earlier and were up from the S$205.7 million a year ago.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
C. Java governor urged to obey court ruling on Kedungombo
C. Java governor urged to obey court ruling on Kedungombo JAKARTA (JP): Provincial authorities in Central Java should respect the law by honoring the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of displaced farmers at the controversial Kedungombo reservoir project, lawyers said.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Neglect in preserving biodiversity hurts wealth
Neglect in preserving biodiversity hurts wealth JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is losing much of its natural wealth because the government has paid more attention to productivity than to the sustainability of nature's biodiversity, says State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
More int'l hotel chains to operate in Indonesia
More int'l hotel chains to operate in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): A number of international hotel management firms will soon operate medium-scale and luxury hotels here to provide more accommodation alternatives. Southern Pacific of Australia will begin its soft operation of the Ancol Travelodge hotel in the Ancol Dreamland of North Jakarta in early October, while Equatorial International of Singapore will open the Grand Metro Equatorial hotel in Central Jakarta in September.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Waste pollutes water source
Waste pollutes water source BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Residents of Landasan Ulin district have complained of industrial waste disposed by a rattan factory. The residents said that PT Multi Agung Rattan Industry dumps its industrial waste into a river which they use for various household purposes. They said that the contaminated water had caused skin and eye diseases over the past three years, the Antara news agency reported. (par)
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Iran urges RP's fairness
Iran urges RP's fairness MANILA (UPI): The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran requested yesterday that immigration officials transport to Manila an Iranian arrested in southern Philippines on suspicion of aiding a Muslim extremist group. Shamsoddin Hosseini, a 45-year-old Iranian whose visa expired in March 1990, was arrested a week ago by immigration officials in Zamboanga City, 540 miles (864 km) south of Manila.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ndiaye still needs time to complete Timor assessment
Ndiaye still needs time to complete Timor assessment JAKARTA (JP): The special Rapporteur from the United Nations' Human Rights Commission on Extra-judicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions, Bacre Waly Ndiaye, said he has not completed the report on his assessment of the human rights situation in East Timor.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fire destroys two shops in Pasar Pagi
Fire destroys two shops in Pasar Pagi JAKARTA (JP): Two shops were razed by fire at the Pasar Pagi wholesale business center, West Jakarta, yesterday afternoon, paralyzing business activity there for half the day. The fire reportedly started at around 3 p.m. in a toy shop owned by PT Bina Alam Indonesia, on the second floor of the three story building on Jl. Petak Baru. "From there, the fire spread in all directions," said Marsono, chief of the West Jakarta fire department.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Residents and PT Pelindo to meet on Koja land row
Residents and PT Pelindo to meet on Koja land row JAKARTA (JP): Representatives from the North Koja district will have their first face-to-face discussion with directors of the state-owned port company, PT Pelindo, to iron out the planned acquisition of residential land for a new cargo terminal. "I met with the director general for state-owned company affairs and he suggested the two sides meet directly," said Yoyok Sukarya, a representative of the North Koja residents.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
$102 million from Germany
$102 million from Germany JAKARTA (JP): Germany will provide DM160 million (about US$102 million) for social infrastructure development and environmental protection projects in Indonesia. The documents were signed by the Director General for Foreign Economic Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wisber Loeis, and German ambassador Walter Lewalter yesterday.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Slovakia eyes business ties with Indonesia
Slovakia eyes business ties with Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The Slovakian Republic is eying economic cooperation with Indonesia, especially in the industrial sector dealing with the manufacture of agricultural machinery and heavy equipment. Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono told journalists that the two countries would make efforts to solve problems hampering their economic relations.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI exports to U.S. rise
RI exports to U.S. rise JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's exports to the United States increased by US$182 million to $1.4 billion in the first quarter of this year over the same period of last year, the Ministry of Trade said here yesterday. The ministry said that because Indonesia's imports to the United States rose from $130 million to $731 million in the January-March period over the corresponding period of last year, its trade surplus with that country increased by $53 million to $695 million.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL streamlines choice of deal
KL streamlines choice of deal KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia would streamline the selection process for a four billion ringgit (US$1.6 billion) warship project that has attracted 36 foreign bidders, Defense Minister Najib Tun Razak said yesterday. "We (the defense ministry) are going to the cabinet to streamline the (selection) process, which is complex and enormous," Najib told reporters.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Miss Universe 1994 due here for fund raising
Miss Universe 1994 due here for fund raising JAKARTA (JP): Miss Universe 1994, Sushmita Sen, will arrive here Friday for a three-day visit as part of her whirlwind tour of some 30 countries. During her stay in Jakarta, the 19 year-old Miss Universe who hails from India will take part in several cultural and social activities to raise funds for local orphanages and victims of last month's Tsunami natural disaster in Banyuwangi, East Java.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Accounting standard seen as key to securities growth
Accounting standard seen as key to securities growth MANILA (AFP): Disclosure and international accounting standards would enhance the attractiveness of Asian securities markets, particularly those in developing countries, experts said at an international conference here yesterday.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL copter firm's profits up
KL copter firm's profits up KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Helicopter Services Bhd (MHS), which is to acquire a strategic stake in the country's national airline, has reported an 18.8 percent hike in group pre-tax profit for the half year to June 30. In a statement to the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, the listed company said Monday the group recorded pre-tax profit of 9.99 million ringgit (US$3.9 million) for the six months to June 30, up from 8.4 million ringgit for the previous period.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Council called on to reconsider some traffic rules
Council called on to reconsider some traffic rules JAKARTA (JP): The City Police yesterday asked the City Council to reconsider the applicability of some traffic regulations, which have now gone into effect but are hard to carry out. "We, for example, have not yet found a proper method on how to detect how long non-Jakarta cars have been traveling in the city," Col.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Transmigrants get jobs
Transmigrants get jobs SEMARANG, Central Java: Some 75 families from Central Java finally got jobs at a logging company in Central Halmahera, Maluku. Sunyoto, chief of the Central Java transmigration office said yesterday that the new settlers have begun working for PT Barito Pacific Timber which controls 35,000 hectares of forests in Halmahera. He said that the transmigrants will be paid Rp 6,700 daily for planting the trees.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI to get textile and textile product markets
RI to get textile and textile product markets JAKARTA (JP): The Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC), which was recently approved in the multilateral Uruguay Round, will give a wider access to Indonesia's textiles and textile products on the world market. An advisor to the Minister of Trade, Darry Salim, said in a two-day seminar here yesterday that the agreement will confine all kinds of bilateral relationships and gradually phase out the Multi Fiber Arrangement (MFA).
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Research has to be market oriented, says LIPI chairman
Research has to be market oriented, says LIPI chairman JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) called on researchers to focus on practical marketable studies rather than purely scientific ones. "This is no longer the time for (scientists) to conduct research for the sake of science only," said LIPI chairman Samaun Samadikun.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's miners are set for strong growth in 1990s
Indonesia's miners are set for strong growth in 1990s SYDNEY (Reuter): Indonesia's mining sector is poised for strong growth in the 1990s with five new contracts to be signed this year and reports of another 25 in the pipeline, an ASEAN Mining conference was told.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Habibie asks survey agency to do business
Habibie asks survey agency to do business CIBINONG, West Java (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie told the Coordinating Board for National Survey and Mapping (Bakosurtanal) to sell its products. The money can be used to finance its operations and improve human resources in order to eventually reduce its dependence on state funds, Habibie said while visiting the agency yesterday.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pornographic posters
Pornographic posters From Neraca We can see pornographic posters in almost all cinemas in Jakarta, along with the exciting titles of the films like Kenikmatan Taboo" (Tabooed Pleasure), Gairah Malam (Night Passion), etc. It is feared that such posters will have a negative impact on school children who pass by the cinemas every day on their way to school, which is quite contrary to the moral teachings taught within the family. The posters are placed unchallenged.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Sarinah' to hold model contest
`Sarinah' to hold model contest The Jakarta-based women's monthly magazine, Sarinah, will organize a model and photo model contest next month to commemorate its 12th anniversary. The aspiring participants should be female between 18 and 24 years of age and should be 1.66 meters tall or more. The participants must fill in the application forms enclosed in July edition of the magazine and send them, together with full and upper body shots, to Jl. Kapten Tendean No.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Elephant training camp prepared
Elephant training camp prepared BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: An elephant training center will be built near a popular youth camping ground at the nearby Wan Abdulrahman recreation forest. Chief of the Lampung and Bengkulu office of the Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication H.A. Suprijadi said last week that the total area designed for the camping ground was 30 hectares, while the area for the training center had yet to be decided, Antara reported.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Parking ticket perforation will be postponed
Parking ticket perforation will be postponed JAKARTA (JP): The head of the City Revenue Office, Fauzie Alvie Yasin, said yesterday that due to technical problems his office was still unable to carry out a gubernatorial decree requiring parking tickets to be perforated. An article of the decree, which was issued on Feb. 14, requires his office to perforate parking tickets to check that parking taxes received are consistent with the number of tickets issued.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Government sets up high appointment council
Government sets up high appointment council JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has set up a national council in charge of studying proposals on the appointment, promotion and transfer of high-ranking civil servants. Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono told newsmen yesterday that the council, which is chaired by Vice President Try Sutrisno, reports to the President.
Tue, 12 Jul 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, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI sends official to Kim's funeral
RI sends official to Kim's funeral JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will send a special envoy to the funeral of North Korean President Kim Il-Sung if Pyong-yang wishes to hold such a ceremony, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said yesterday.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
68 illegal KWK's seized in a dragnet
68 illegal KWK's seized in a dragnet West Jakarta police have impounded at 68 unauthorized minibus transports in a two day dragnet this week. The vehicles, which were caught in the mayoralty police operation last Wednesday and Thursday, are currently being held at the city police's impound yard on Jl. Pemuda, East Jakarta. The chairman of the authorized suburban transport cooperatives, Koperasi Wahana Kalpika (KWK), H.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tourism foundation to be created
Tourism foundation to be created JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications will set up a tourism foundation by the end of this year to provide tourism scholarships to both senior high school and college students. "Human resources are very important for the development of the country's tourism industry," Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave told reporters after receiving students from the Bandung-based Institute of Tourism at his office yesterday.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Importer claims red tape remains at Priok port
Importer claims red tape remains at Priok port JAKARTA (JP): Despite the government's effort to boost non-oil exports by reducing import duties, an influential importer lamented yesterday that importers still face red tape and hostile bureaucracy at Tanjung Priok port here. Chairman of the Importers Association of Indonesia (Ginsi) Amirudin Saud told The Jakarta Post that the latest deregulatory measures did nothing to cut handling costs at Indonesia's most important sea port.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
JAKA expands into Manado
JAKA expands into Manado MANILA (AFP): JAKA Group said yesterday it is expanding into Southeast Asia with a Sabah match factory and a dessicated coconut joint venture in Manado, North Sulawesi, as its first projects. JAKA has infused equity into the Malaysian firm Sabah Match Manufacturing Bhd. in exchange for whole management control by the Filipino group, said Tony Cruz, the group's match division comptroller. He gave no other details of the deal.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Investment approvals decrease
Investment approvals decrease JAKARTA (JP): Total foreign investment commitments approved in the May-June period decreased to US$225.85 million from $1.78 billion in the April-May period. The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) said in its latest monthly report that domestic investment commitments in the May- June period also decreased to Rp 3.05 trillion ($1.41 billion) from Rp 4.85 trillion ($2.24 billion) in the previous monthly period.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
More World Cup reflections
More World Cup reflections The Jakarta Post editorial regarding the World Cup on July 6, 1994 raised some interesting points. Asia did do well this time when Saudi Arabia qualified for the second phase. Many have suggested that Asia and Africa should be granted more places in future World Cups at the expense of European and South American sides. Looking at the makeup of the FIFA, this may be justified.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Unemployed get sanitation jobs
Unemployed get sanitation jobs In a bid to help the government tackle the unemployment problem, the Central Jakarta Manpower Office are employing at least 375 unemployed people, many of them primary and junior high school dropouts, as sanitation workers. Endy Sukardi, head of the office, was quoted by Pelita as saying yesterday that the newly hired sanitation workers have been deployed to clean a 2,000 -meter long drainage system in five subdistricts in the mayoralty.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
1,000 cases of cancer a year
1,000 cases of cancer a year SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): About 1,000 cases of cancer are found each year in the city, a health official says. Head of the Health Office's division for Prevention and Eradication of Contagious Diseases Gondo Kresnanto told The Jakarta Post that nationally, 100 cases are found out of every 100,000 people each year. He said there has been a significant increase in the number of cancer victims lately, on both the local and national levels.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Nasution `violates' graphic art conventions
Nasution `violates' graphic art conventions By Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): Most graphic-art works are done on paper, but a "violation" of the convention by internationally-renowned graphic artist Marida Nasution unveils new possibilities. Nasution is exhibiting her graphic-art works under the title Progress at the Fine Arts Exhibition Building here. The exhibition, which has been hailed by critics and will last until July 14, shows her love of the serigraphic technique, or screen- printing.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Management of development funds
Management of development funds From Media Indonesia Under the program called Presidential Instruction on Development of Poor Villages, Ujungjaya village, Pandeglang regency, West Java, received a development fund of Rp 20 million. Half of this fund has been cashed and divided among three groups. Some problems have arisen in the distribution system. * There are no set rules for identifying "poor" people, so the village authority made its own decision in classifying the groups.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. World Cup 1994 (rerun) 4:30 Science and Technology 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country: 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Open University 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Talk Show: Wawasan 8:05 Drama 9:00 World News 9:25 Journal of World Cup 1994 9:55 Music 11:00 Late News 11:10 film: Joe Kid Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mar'ie leads business campaign overseas
Mar'ie leads business campaign overseas JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Mar'ie Muhammad will lead a business mission to promote the country's economic potential and privatization program in the world's major financial centers. Jusuf Anwar, the secretary general of the Ministry of Finance, said yesterday that the business campaign to be held in London, New York, Boston and Hong Kong beginning this week is aimed at bolstering the confidence of the business world in Indonesia's economic strength.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Development and openness
Development and openness In his speech during the opening ceremony of the Congress of the Association of Newspapers Publishers on July 9, 1994, President Soeharto emphasized that newspapers often presented reports and articles which are not in compliance with the law, nor in line with professional ethics, nor the norms acceptable to society. The national press still needs to deepen its perception and enhance its practice of the commonly agreed regulations.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Officials found extorting workers to be punished
Officials found extorting workers to be punished JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief yesterday promised to look into reports that labor officials are extorting money from workers arriving at the Soekarno-Hatta Airport from other countries. "I will order an investigation into the report and see to it that those found guilty will be punished," he told journalists after installing Commodore Amin Sumarsono as the inspector general at the ministry here.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fire hits Kebonkacang area
Fire hits Kebonkacang area Nineteen houses along Jl. Jatibunder, a slum area in Kebonkacang, Central Jakarta, was gutted by fire yesterday morning. No casualty was reported in the blaze. Kebonkacang subdistrict head Marsono said the fire was caused by explosion of kerosene stove at the house of Supena, a food vendor. The mayoralty fire brigade sent 14 fire trucks to put out the fire, which started at around 1.30 a.m.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Supreme Court's ruling draws furious reactions
Supreme Court's ruling draws furious reactions SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): The Supreme Court's ruling in favor of displaced farmers to make way for the controversial Kedungombo reservoir project has elicited furious reactions from local officials. Central Java Governor Soewardi plans to ask the Supreme Court to review the decision while military commander Maj. Gen. Soeyono has openly questioned its originality.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL palmoil prices firm
KL palmoil prices firm KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian palmoil prices firmed in early trade as sentiment was boosted by gains in Chicago soyoil futures last week and further talk of Chinese buying interest, traders said. Trading was cautious as players awaited further market leads at the start of the week, they said. September futures contract rose 13 ringgit to 1,103 ringgit (US$425.05) a ton and July south was offered at 1,210 ringgit ($466.28).
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Japanese rider shines in Surabaya motocross
Japanese rider shines in Surabaya motocross SURABAYA (JP): Despite failing to win any single heat, Japanese Akira Hosono was able to grab the 125cc overall title at the Lucky Strike international motocross championships in Surabaya, East Java on Sunday. Hosono, riding a Honda, finished third behind leader Dutchman Oscar Vromas, also on Honda, and fellow Japanese Kenji Suzuki in the first heat on Saturday.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Newspaper readers expected to double by 1999: Subrata
Newspaper readers expected to double by 1999: Subrata PUNCAK, West Java (JP): Director General of Press and Graphics Subrata said yesterday that the government is trying hard to reach a ratio of one newspaper for every 10 people before the turn of the century. "The current ratio is one newspaper for 23 people.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Myanmarese FM visits Malaysia
Myanmarese FM visits Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Myanmar's Foreign Minister U Ohn Gyaw arrived here yesterday at the start of a three-day visit aimed at bolstering bilateral political and economic ties, officials said. Ohn Gyaw will hold talks with his counterpart Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and environment minister Law Hieng Ding today. He will also hold follow-up discussions with primary industries minister Lim Keng Yaik, who three weeks ago led a mission seeking better trade ties with Myanmar.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia to host piracy conference
Malaysia to host piracy conference KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): International piracy experts will meet here next week to discuss the shift of piracy attacks northwards from Southeast Asia and the problem of "phantom" ships, officials said yesterday.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Few Indonesians are interested in showbiz
Few Indonesians are interested in showbiz JAKARTA (JP): A prominent businessman urged the government to recognize the potential of the entertainment business and to create a conducive climate to encourage the growth of this industry. Speaking at a one-day seminar on how to manage the entertainment industry in Indonesia, Jaya Suprana mentioned that few local businessmen are willing to invest in "show business" because of the high risks involved.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
City's annual revenues increase 67 percent
City's annual revenues increase 67 percent JAKARTA (JP): The city recorded an increase in its revenues from Rp 996 billion (US$461.01 million) in the 1992/1993 fiscal year to Rp 1.67 trillion in the just concluded 1993/1994 fiscal year. The 67.7 increase was announced yesterday at a plenary session of the City Council. In his written address read by Deputy Governor for Economic and Development Affairs Tubagus M.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to close lower on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday despite the government's commitment to speed up the development of capital market. The broad-based Composite Index lost nearly two points to close at 450.44 yesterday from 452.20 on Friday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also closed 0.39 points lower at 107 from 107.39.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Woman busted in Bekasi for credit card fraud
Woman busted in Bekasi for credit card fraud JAKARTA (JP): Bekasi police nabbed a North Jakarta woman Sunday evening for allegedly using a stolen credit card. The suspect, identified as Isti Rahayu S., 22, a resident of Semper Barat, Cilincing district, North Jakarta, was arrested by Bekasi police at the "Hero" supermarket at around 8 p.m. "She came to the supermarket with the children of a relative," Lt. Col. Latief Rabar, spokesman for the city police, said yesterday.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Vendors in North Jakarta hike water prices up to 100%
Vendors in North Jakarta hike water prices up to 100% JAKARTA (JP): Many vendors in North Jakarta have raised retail water prices by 100 percent following the recent decision of the City Water Company, PAM Jaya, to increase its prices. "Now I sell it for Rp 1,500 (70 U.S. cents) or Rp 2,000 a cart, whereas before I'd let it go for Rp 1,000," said Rusba, a water vendor in Tanjung Priok.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Biotech offers benefits and challenges
Biotech offers benefits and challenges Biotechnology and the Environment By Vandana Shiva, Third World Network, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, 37 pages. JAKARTA (JP): Through biotechnology, known as biotech, anything seemingly impossible becomes possible. Theoretically, genetic engineering allows any gene to be moved from any organism to any other.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
E. Timorese protest against church incident
E. Timorese protest against church incident DILI, East Timor (JP): More than 300 young East Timorese took to the streets yesterday to protest what they described as an "insult to the Santo Yoseph Remexio church." Unfurling banners with pictures of the Virgin Mary and carrying four large crosses, the protesters, who wore red badges in the shape of crosses, walked two kilometers from the Balide church to the governor's office to protest an incident which took place on late last month.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ndiaye meets with Belo
Ndiaye meets with Belo DILI, East Timor (JP): Special Rapporteur of the United Nations' Human Rights Commission on Extra-judicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions Bacre Waly Ndiaye, met twice with Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo yesterday to discuss victims of the 1991 bloody incident in Dili. He arrived in Dili on Thursday and has met with various government and military officials of the province. His talks with Belo, however, were unscheduled and the envoy refused to comment on them.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Int'l festival on twin planned
Int'l festival on twin planned Jakarta will host the 2nd International Twin Festival from Aug. 26 to 28, the organizing committee said yesterday. Seto Mulyadi from the Nakula Sadewa Foundation, a Jakarta- based non-profit foundation which will sponsor the event, said the festival will feature a carnival, a seminar, parades and a variety of contests.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Postal firm to lease aircraft
Postal firm to lease aircraft JAKARTA (JP): To enhance service and performance in the face of competition from private companies, the state-owned postal service, Perusahaan Umum Pos dan Giro (PPG), will begin operating leased aircraft by the end of this year. PPG's president, Marsoedi, told reporters after a workshop for journalists here yesterday that a feasibility study for the operation will be completed next month. "This program is aimed at improving our services to the public.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
INRO continues sell-off as demand for rubber surges
INRO continues sell-off as demand for rubber surges KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) yesterday stepped up its sale of rubber in three regional markets but failed to cool prices as physical supply remained tight, traders said. "The sale by INRO's buffer stock manager, estimated to be more than the 30,000 tons he unloaded on Friday, was unexpectedly very well accepted today. That indicates a real physical shortage and strong demand," said a trader.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Simple map on Jakarta published
Simple map on Jakarta published Gunther W. Holtorf, a map maker from Germany, has published a simple map of Jakarta focusing on the central part of the city. Other parts of the city, such as South Jakarta, are shown in less detail. The two-page map also diagrams the new toll roads and names of new buildings along the city's main thoroughfares. Telephone numbers of hotels, foreign embassies, airlines and other useful contacts are also indexed. (tis)
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Urbanization has caused high crime rate: Governor
Urbanization has caused high crime rate: Governor JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has said that urbanization is one of the main factors causing the city's surging level of crime. Speaking after a meeting with President Soeharto at Merdeka Palace, the governor pointed to the tide of unskilled migrants pouring into the city. He said that their lack of training forces them to take jobs in the informal sector, such as pushcart workers or as manual laborers in construction firms.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Works of local painters selected for Asian exhibition
Works of local painters selected for Asian exhibition By Rina Rao JAKARTA (JP): As part of its third anniversary celebrations, the Grand Hyatt Jakarta presents "Indonesia's Excellence", an exhibition of paintings by 20 Indonesian artists. The works featured here are the ones selected to represent Indonesia at the "Asia's Excellence" exhibition to be held in Singapore in September.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN base metal demand to soar 65%: Researcher
ASEAN base metal demand to soar 65%: Researcher SYDNEY (Reuter): ASEAN base metal demand is forecast to soar 65 percent over the next ten years, according to minerals research house AME Mineral Economics. "By then the total import requirement will be 4.05 million tons, a much needed boost to a jaundiced industry," AME director Peter Blackman told an ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) mining conference here.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Former director of Bapindo charged in court for corruption
Former director of Bapindo charged in court for corruption JAKARTA (JP): Towil Heryoto, a former director of the government-owned Bank Bapindo, was arraigned at the South Jakarta District Court yesterday on charges of corruption. Government prosecutors told the court that Towil had improperly used his position to help businessman Eddy Tansil cash huge credits from Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) in violation of standard banking procedures.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Improving business role in APEC to be discussed
Improving business role in APEC to be discussed MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP): Representatives of Australian and New Zealand industry will meet here this week to discuss a greater role for business in the development of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) process.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pyongyang postpones inter-Korean talks with regret
Pyongyang postpones inter-Korean talks with regret By C.W. Lim SEOUL (AFP): North Korea opened contact with South Korea and the United States yesterday, in the most concrete signs yet that Pyongyang would pursue the break with world isolation launched by the late president Kim Il-sung. In the first inter-Korean contact since Kim Il-sung's death last Friday, North Korea notified South Korea Monday that it had to postpone the historic July 25-27 inter-Korean summit, southern officials said.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
IMF funds for Manila
IMF funds for Manila MANILA (AFP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released US$152.65 million to the Philippines in the first tranche of a three-year, $684 million Extended Fund Facility (EFF), the Central Bank governor said. Gabriel Singson told reporters at the weekend the amount further boosted the country's gross international reserves to a new record high of $7.4 billion from $7.3 billion on June 27.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Residents resettled
Residents resettled PADANG, West Sumatra: A total of 319 people from the Taratak village in Lima Puluh Koto regency have been resettled at the Timpeh VII transmigration site in the Sawah Lunto regency. The people are the residents of the village devastated by landslides a few months ago. Lima Puluh Koto regent Aziz Haily told the people when he saw them off last weekend that they should adjust themselves to their new lives, Antara reported.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rare birds for sale
Rare birds for sale SOLO, Central Java (JP): Several endangered species of birds protected by Law No. 5, 1990 on the Conservation of Natural Resources and Ecosystem were found to be sold freely at the Depok bird market in Balekambang, Solo. Among the endangered species are the white sterling, birds of paradise and crows. Most of the local vendors claim they were not aware that the birds they were selling were endangered and protected by law.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Students pledge to continue protest against press ban
Students pledge to continue protest against press ban JAKARTA (JP): Students aligned with Students' Solidarity for Democracy in Indonesia (SMID) said yesterday that the crackdown on protests against the media ban will not stop them from speaking out. "SMID will continue to fight for freedom of the press, information and for democracy," Ngarto Februana, acting secretary general for the group, told legislators at the House of Representatives (DPR).
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Co-op's funds mishandled
Co-op's funds mishandled From Media Indonesia I caution the Lampung cooperatives center, as the umbrella organization for village cooperatives, not to allow the KUD HK cooperative of Kasui, North Lampung, access to the clove fee funds for 1991 and 1992, as I suspect the chairman of that cooperative may plan to request, if he has not already done so.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Six local firms listed as fast growing among Asian companies
Six local firms listed as fast growing among Asian companies JAKARTA (JP): Six of Indonesian major companies have been listed among the 88 Asian companies which recorded the fastest growth over the past four years. An Asian region business magazine, Asia, Inc.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto says forests need to be regreened
Soeharto says forests need to be regreened JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto reminded forest concession holders Saturday of the need for regreening and good control of jungle exploitation. Soeharto told participants of an international seminar on botanical gardens at the State Palace that the government had issued several regulations aimed at preserving the forests.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Eruptions destroy forest preserves
Eruptions destroy forest preserves BANDAR LAMPUNG (JP): A series of eruptions since November 8, 1992, have destroyed all the living creatures and a great part of the nature preserve at the Anak Krakatau volcano in Sunda Straits. According to an official responsible for the preserve, Djodi Mochtar, as reported by Antara from Bandar Lampung, the mountain itself has grown bigger, longer and 30 meters higher than before.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Al Arqom Islamic sect leader banned from entering Indonesia
Al Arqom Islamic sect leader banned from entering Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The government will prohibit Al Arqom Islamic sect leader Abuya M. Ashaari from entering Indonesia because his activities have become political concerns in other countries, Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher announced.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI sends condolences to N. Korea
RI sends condolences to N. Korea JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas have joined world leaders in sending messages of condolences and sympathy to the people and government of North Korea over the death of President Kim Il-sung. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday announced that it received confirmation on the death of President Kim Il-sung, 82, who died of a heart attack on Friday.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Price intervention just temporary measure: Bapepam
Price intervention just temporary measure: Bapepam JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) Bacelius Ruru said Saturday that the agency's price intervention is just a temporary measure. He said the price intervention is aimed at protecting the investing public and that it will be removed when the market is more mature.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Corruption trial dossier finalized
Corruption trial dossier finalized The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office will hand over the dossier of Budi Atin Setiadi in relation to the Rp 2.7 billion (US$1,249,421) embezzlement case at PD Pasar Jaya, the City Market Authority, to the district court at the end of this month. Section head of special crime of the office, Soetomo, said the questioning of Budi Atin Setiadi, 52, the authority's former treasurer, has reached its final stage.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
President Taxi's careless drivers
President Taxi's careless drivers From Kompas On Sunday, June 26, 1994, at about 2:30 p.m., I was struck by a speeding President Taxi, while riding a GL-Pro motorcycle at low speed at the Jl. Daan Mogot-Jl. Kedoya Raya junction. The cab left me and my badly damaged vehicle sprawled on the road and sped away in the direction of Kebon Jeruk. I had no time to note the police number of the cab.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Democracy should not lead to loss of self-control: Soeharto
Democracy should not lead to loss of self-control: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto says press freedom and democracy should not make Indonesians lose their self-control.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Job seeker swindled
Job seeker swindled From Neraca Beware of the fellow who duped me into giving him money for the promise of a job. He goes from one restaurant to another in the area of Tebet, South Jakarta, offering job openings to the unsuspecting. An outwardly sympathetic fellow, he introduced himself as BK to me at a canteen one day and easily led me into a conversation in which I told him I had an unemployed son. He told me that he might be able to get my son a job at the company where he was employed.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
President pledges to use loans for productive plans
President pledges to use loans for productive plans JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto promised here on Saturday that the forthcoming aid from the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) will be used strictly for financing productive development projects. "The fresh CGI aid will not be used for consumptive activities but rather for productive ones," the President was quoted by finance minister Mar'ie Muhammad as saying on Saturday.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Many accidents
Many accidents in Jl. Daan Mogot From Media Indonesia Every day I pass Jl. Daan Mogot, West Jakarta. Many heavily- loaded trucks use this road making it dangerous for motor- cyclists. Recently, a motor-cyclist was hit by a speeding truck. In fact, many motorists have lost their lives in accidents on this road caused by reckless truck drivers. To reduce the accidents, I would like to suggest that a speed limit of 40 kph be imposed on trucks traveling on this road.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Military to continue `Operation Cleansing'
Military to continue `Operation Cleansing' JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Hendropriyono said the ongoing Operation Cleansing will continue uninterrupted even if he is no longer in office. "As long as the situation is still prone to disturbances, Operation Cleansing will be continued by my successor, whoever he is," Hendro was quoted by Media Indonesia as saying over the weekend.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lampung land cases probed
Lampung land cases probed BANDAR LAMPUNG: Three members of the National Commission on Human Rights are investigating five major land disputes in the province. The disputes which involve residents and private companies seeking to appropriate land for development projects in Lampung began years ago. Land owners consider the compensation offered by the projects to be too small.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
More Malay songs, please!
More Malay songs, please! From Media Indonesia I was deeply impressed by the Berpacu Dalam Melody, a program which involves songs and music, aired on TVRI on Friday evening, July 1, 1994. This time the program was colored by Malay songs, with only a few Western songs as interludes. The occasion turned into a lively evening with rhymed verses sung by participants and the program host.
Mon, 11 Jul 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, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Aceh military seizes 59 tons of marijuana from 37-hectare field
Aceh military seizes 59 tons of marijuana from 37-hectare field JAKARTA (JP): More than 59 tons (130,000 pounds) of ganja, or marijuana, were removed from a 37-hectare field in the province of Aceh last week. Local Military Commandant Lt. Col. Tara said, besides 59 tons of marijuana plants, the operation code-named Operasi Jaring (Operation Netting) also confiscated 10 kilograms of seeds and 25 kilograms of dried marijuana.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Robbers wound soldier
Robbers wound soldier An Armed Forces member was severely wounded while he tried to stop a robbery attempt on a public minibus yesterday. First Private Lembette, 30, sustained two severe stab wounds to the chest during a scuffle with four armed men who tried to rob the minibus' passengers, Suara Pembaruan reported.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tunnel in West Sumatra
Tunnel in West Sumatra From Neraca I read a report on the existence of a tunnel in West Sumatra in the Sunday edition (June 26, 1994) of a newspaper published in Jakarta in the context of tourism promotion. The article blatantly related the cruelty of the occupying Japanese against the Indonesian people during World War II when the tunnel was built. I wonder why the writer felt it necessary to focus the story on the cruelty of the colonizers?
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police seize noodles as health precaution
Police seize noodles as health precaution TANGERANG (JP): The Curug subprecinct police have confiscated 20 packages of onion flavored instant noodles from a nearby stall as a precaution against suspected food poisoning which has recently inflicted eight people in the area. The noodles, carrying two very popular brand names, have been identified as the possible cause of the illness of eight workers at the PT Marga Jaya Utama ceramics factory.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Electricity and water
Electricity and water From Media Indonesia The Wanabakti forest complex in Bogor, West Java, is included in the electricity network of the state electricity company, PLN, of Bogor. But we get our water from the drinking water company, PAM, in Jakarta. It so happens that during the past few weeks we often face 24- hour blackouts and, amazingly, our water also stops flowing.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Water level drops at dams
Water level drops at dams SURABAYA, East Java: The water level has dropped significantly in some multi-purpose reservoirs as droughts are worsening in across the province. In several major reservoirs, water levels have dropped by an average of 17 centimeters, an agriculture official said. The areas worst hit include Gresik, Lamongan, Magetan Bojonegoro, Ngawi and Madiun.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dutch defendant may get six years for drug deals
Dutch defendant may get six years for drug deals JAKARTA (JP): A state prosecutor has asked the Central Jakarta District Court to sentence Dutch national Christian van den Bosch, who is being tried on drug trafficking charges, to six years imprisonment. Prosecutor Suriansjah told the district court on Saturday that the defendant was subject to punishment under Criminal Law No. 23/1992 for selling dangerous drugs.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tear gas ends protest
Tear gas ends protest SEMARANG, Central Java: A protest staged by employees of the PT Queen Setyabudi company was broken up yesterday after the police threw tear gas into the crowd. The protesters were demanding that the company pay them transport, meal and overtime allowances. During the protest, the employees also held a poetry reading session in which a piece called Marsinah, Our Hero was read.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Our debt burden
Our debt burden It is a relief to hear that the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) last week committed US$ 5.2 billion in new loans and grants to Indonesia for the current fiscal year. With this commitment, Indonesia is more assured of financing its development plan for the current fiscal year. The total amount needed for the development budget is around Rp 27,4 trillion (about US$ 12.8 billion).
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ties, leather on exhibition
Ties, leather on exhibition JAKARTA (JP): The Italian Trade Commission, in cooperation with Franco Perrelli of Italy, will hold a two-day exhibition on ties, leather belts and other leather articles at its office here on July 18-19. The commission said here over the weekend that the exhibition is aimed to give Indonesian buyers, importers and agents contact with exhibitors. (als)
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Meager wages must not dampen spirit, teachers told
Meager wages must not dampen spirit, teachers told JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno closed the 17th congress of the All Indonesian Teachers Union (PGRI) Saturday, hoping that teachers would maintain dedication despite their low wages. Before the nearly 11,000 people attending the week-long congress, Try praised teachers for their dedication and loyalty to their profession. "We are proud of teachers.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Suspect gets deadline to return stolen funds
Suspect gets deadline to return stolen funds JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta Mayor Sudarsono has set a deadline for SU, an employee of the mayoralty education office who allegedly embezzled Rp 153 million funds which was earmarked for paying overtime to public primary school teachers, to return the stolen money.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Minor reshuffle at city police
Minor reshuffle at city police The head of the vehicular registration and identification office of the traffic directorate of the city police, Lt. Col. Miyanto, inducted three new senior officers on Saturday as part of a reshuffle at the directorate. Maj. Anton Bachrul Alam, former chief of the Penjaringan, West Jakarta, police station, replaced Maj. Yudi Susharyanto as chief of the driver's license service. Maj.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hotel competition in Anyer to get fiercer
Hotel competition in Anyer to get fiercer ANYER, West Java (JP): The hotel industry around the Sunda Strait will get fiercer in the near future as several star-rated resorts and hotels are now under construction, an executive says. "At least two resort projects currently being developed in the Anyer-Carita beach area will start operating within the next few years and create fiercer competition," the general manager of Carita Beach Resort, Rudolf G.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Citra Lamtorogung to build new airport in North Sumatra
Citra Lamtorogung to build new airport in North Sumatra JAKARTA (JP): PT Citra Lamtorogung Persada, a company owned by President Soeharto's eldest daughter Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana, has won a contract to build a US$600 million airport near Medan, the capital of North Sumatra. The company, in cooperation with Schiphol airport of the Netherlands, will construct the airport, to replace the aging Polonia airport, on 2,200-hectares of land in Kuala Namu, Deli Serdang, about 20 km from Medan.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Implementation of closed-door policy difficult
Implementation of closed-door policy difficult JAKARTA (JP): More than two months after the policy requiring public transit vehicles to have their doors closed while in motion was introduced, bus drivers are still complaining. "We find it unfair that if we are found running with doors open, the police simply stop us, ticket us based on a list of fines and turn deaf ears to our pleas and explanations," a driver told The Jakarta Post over the weekend.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. World Cup 1994, rerun 4:30 Student Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Environment report 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 World reports 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series: Vander Valk 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:35 Late News 11:00 Film: The Darker Side of Terror Program 2 4:30 p.m. Sports 5:30 City News 6:00 TV Series: The Miser 6:30 Family Program 7:00 Evening News 7:30 English News Service 8:00 Film TPI 5:30 a.m.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Drought not to cause shortage of rice due to adequate supply
Drought not to cause shortage of rice due to adequate supply JAKARTA (JP): This year's long dry season is unlikely to cause a food shortage because the 800,000 tons of rice borrowed by foreign countries guarantees an adequate domestic supply, an official said. The secretary of the State Ministry of Food/Chairman of the Logistic Board, Sapuan, told reporters in Bali over the weekend that the borrowing countries are scheduled to return 500,000 tons of the rice borrowed this fiscal year.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Vulnerability in Diversity
Vulnerability in Diversity President Soeharto has said preserving unity in the multi- cultural society of Indonesia is a major task of strategic importance. Every citizen and group of citizens in the country ought to be aware of the vulnerability that is inherent in our diversity. Indonesia is made up of thousands of islands, each with varying cultural structures.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Armed Forces legislators regret media ban
Armed Forces legislators regret media ban JAKARTA (JP): Legislators from the Armed Forces on Saturday supported journalists' efforts to lift a media ban by saying that they will seek a congenial solution. They also urged the journalists to file a law suit against the government. The government closed down Tempo and two other news magazines last month for ignoring government warnings on news policy and operational management. Delegate Toriq Hadad, Jakarta bureau chief of Tempo, quoted Maj. Gen.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Children need parental guidance on movies: Activist
Children need parental guidance on movies: Activist JAKARTA (JP): Five-year-old Monty has seen them all, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and on Friday he saw The Lion King, Walt Disney's latest production. He already has the video, books, cutlery and imported balloons and was dragging his "Oma" around the Pondok Indah Mall, South Jakarta, for more. "We get to be like children, buying all these things," said his grandmother referring to irresistible film-related products.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Two trawlers impounded
Two trawlers impounded JAKARTA: The Navy's fleet which oversees security in the western region has impounded two Malaysian trawlers near Aruah Island in the Straits of Malacca. The two trawlers, according to a navy spokesman, Lt. Col. J. Gustaf, were fishing in Indonesian waters without official documents. Each trawler was carrying two tons of fish when they were caught, he said on Saturday.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia dominates Malaysia Open
Indonesia dominates Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia cemented its supremacy in the badminton world by sweeping three titles at the US$180,000 Malaysian Open in Johor Baru yesterday, a precise repetition of last year's feat. World champion and top seed Joko Suprianto silenced the jeering crowd with a 15-3, 15-5 trouncing over home favorite and three-time winner Rashid Sidek in the most awaited duel.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Will Towil disclose Sumarlin's role?
Will Towil disclose Sumarlin's role? By Rudy Madanir JAKARTA (JP): Did J.B. Sumarlin really overrule the decision by the directors of Bapindo to cut their losses with Eddy Tansil's loans in June 1992? The question is expected to be answered by Sumarlin himself when he testifies beginning today in the trial of Towil Heryoto, one of the four former Bapindo directors suspected of involvement in the Rp 1.3 trillion (US$620 million) loan scam at the state- owned bank.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
ICMI wants to work with non-Islamic groupings
ICMI wants to work with non-Islamic groupings JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Association of Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) B.J. Habibie Saturday emphasized the need for ICMI to strengthen cooperation with organizations of other faiths. Speaking on the second day of ICMI's annual congress here Saturday, Habibie said cooperation with other organizations of intellectuals -- such as the Catholic ISKI, the Protestant PIKI and the Hindu FCHI -- was a must.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Floods destroy bridges
Floods destroy bridges PALU, Central Sulawesi: While several provinces are suffering from severe droughts, major floods have hit this area, destroying two bridges linking Banggai and Toili. Spokesman of the local Public Works office, Moeljoto, said the two bridges, which were 100 and 60 meters in length, collapsed after their foundations were unable to stand the abrasion. Moeljoto said that the local government had set up a special task force to deal with the problem, Antara reported. (prs)
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dossier of Subekti will be sent to court
Dossier of Subekti will be sent to court JAKARTA (JP): The dossier of one more key suspect in the Rp 1.3 trillion (US$620 million) loan scam at the state-owned bank Bapindo is expected to be turned over to a Jakarta court of justice this week.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tokyo Electric's relocation
Tokyo Electric's relocation TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Tokyo Electric Co. Ltd. plans to shift most of its computing scale and bar code printer production to plants in Indonesia and Singapore within the next three years, a spokesman said yesterday. The point of the move is to make the products' prices more competitive, the spokesman said. The yen's recent appreciation has pushed up domestic production costs and made exports from Japan less profitable, he added.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Advertisement on RCTI
Advertisement on RCTI From Pelita On June 19, 1994, I was shocked to watch a vulgar advertisement on RCTI showing a condom. Please, RCTI, be more selective in broadcasting advertisements. This does not mean that I am against contraceptive devices being advertised on TV, but this should be done in decent way like the ad on family planning prepared by the government, the Blue Circle (Lingkaran Biru). HASBULLAH ZAINI Pekanbaru, Riau
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Water stoppage in
Water stoppage in West, North Jakarta The City Water Company, PAM Jaya, stopped water supply to some areas in West Jakarta and North Jakarta for three days starting Saturday evening due to installation of a water main near the Pejompongan, Central Jakarta, treatment plant. PAM Jaya business director H. Poedjiyono said on Saturday the water supply to the areas would resume again on Tuesday, after the completion of the installation.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Professor named acting boss of Muhammadiyah
Professor named acting boss of Muhammadiyah JAKARTA (JP): Amien Rais, an outspoken professor from Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, was elected acting chairman of Muhammadiyah, one of Indonesia's most influential Moslem organizations. Members of the Muhammadiyah executive board unanimously elected the 50-year-old political scientist on Saturday to replace Ahmad Azhar Basyir, who died late last month.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Drivers, passengers object to plan of bus fare increase
Drivers, passengers object to plan of bus fare increase JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers' Foundation (YLKI), drivers of medium-sized buses and their passengers have all objected to the plan of the Organization of City Public Transportation Owners (Organda) to increase the bus fare from Rp 300 (14 US cents) to Rp 750. They also raised objections to Organda's demand that it no longer be required to subsidize students which allows them to pay only Rp 100 instead of Rp 300.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
One killed as typhoon hits RP
One killed as typhoon hits RP MANILA (Reuter): A Panamanian-registered ship sent out distress signals and one person was crushed to death by a falling wall as Typhoon Tim pounded the northern Philippines yesterday, officials said. Navy chief Vice Admiral Virgilio Marcelo ordered a patrol ship to help the MV Guyue after it radioed it was having steering problems off central Mindoro Island. The ship had 31 crew members on board but no other details were available, the Navy said.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Talent-manager in communist hit list
Talent-manager in communist hit list MANILA (Reuter): A communist hit squad warned the woman who rigged a Philippine film awards ceremony that she had been added to their hit list, a local radio station said. The communist Alex Boncayao Brigade issued the warning to talent manager Lolita Solis, one of seven people charged with fraud in arranging to falsely name Filipino beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez and youthful star Gabby Concepcion as best actor and actress.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Navy seeks missing boat
Navy seeks missing boat JAKARTA: The navy is searching for a boat reported missing with 12 people on board near Mudu Island in the Malacca Straits recently. Navy spokesman Col. Totok M.K. Laksito said yesterday that the vessel went missing during bad weather. The operation was part of the navy's routine patrol, headed by Rear Adm. Dalam Sinuraya of the Naval Fleet for the Western Region.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
S'pore tightens credits
S'pore tightens credits SINGAPORE (AFP): Banks in Singapore are tightening up housing loans to buyers of private properties in a bid to discourage speculators who have driven prices up by as much as 40 percent from a year ago. Several local banks have in recent weeks been reducing the size of loans to borrowers thought to be buying properties for speculation, bank officials said yesterday. "This is in response to the market situation.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Save UNAS campus
Save UNAS campus From Suara Pembaruan As an alumnus of the National University (Unas), I was deeply concerned over the never-ending row involving the university. Each conflicting party apparently defends its position and interest which has brought about uncertainty to the students. The students have to virtually stop their campus activities, including taking state examinations and attending lectures. This is a big loss to the students.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ferries to serve Seribu Islands
Ferries to serve Seribu Islands Two luxurious ferries, KM Betok I and KM Betok II which are owned by PT ASDP, a state-owned water transportation company under the Transportation Ministry, will begin serving the Marina, Ancol and Seribu Islands routes this month. "We have almost finished the required preparations for the operation of the ferries, including the development of wharves on Tidung and Kelapa islands," said Imran GP, a section head at the Jakarta Office of the Transportation Ministry.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cilacap airport expanded
Cilacap airport expanded CILACAP, Central Java: The expansion of Tunggulwulung airport is near completion and is now ready for Fokker-27 passenger planes. The airport's runway has been extended from 660 meters to 1,600 meters. Visiting Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said yesterday that a private airline has expressed interest in opening a Jakarta-Cilacap-Yogyakarta route. The southern coastal town in Central Java aims to develop tourism projects to attract more holidaymakers.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
OTC to ease listing terms to attract small-scale firms
OTC to ease listing terms to attract small-scale firms JAKARTA (JP): PT Bursa Paralel Indonesia, the country's over- the-counter stock market, will ease its listing requirements to attract small-scale companies, says the market's new president, Tito Sulistio. Tito told a three-day international conference on capital market activities here yesterday that small- and medium-scale companies will be the main targets in the future.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
ICMI is not engaged in sectarianism: Minister
ICMI is not engaged in sectarianism: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) should not be upset by the numerous allegations that it plays sectarian and primordial politics, its vice chairman says. Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto used the ICMI annual congress as a platform to deflect accusations that the powerful organization has sacrificed its social service role for a political one.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Road accidents
Road accidents From Kompas Road accidents often take place at Jl. Yos Sudarso, North Jakarta, apparently because many sidewalk vendors are encroaching into the street. So far, the authorities have not taken serious measures to keep order despite the fact that casualties are increasing. I asked the vendors about the legality of their presence on the site knowing that it is not appropriated for such business.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Request to PT Telkom
Request to PT Telkom From Bisnis Indonesia For the past three weeks, from Wednesday to Friday, there have been traffic jams on Jl. Kali Malang in the vicinity of Bumi Satria Kencana, Bekasi. The congestion is caused by hundreds, even thousands, of people scrambling to file requests for new telephone connections at the local PT Telkom office.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
CGI pledges $5.2b in new aid to RI
CGI pledges $5.2b in new aid to RI JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank-chaired Consultative Group for Indonesia (CGI) yesterday committed US$5.20 billion in new loans and grants to Indonesia for the 1994/1995 fiscal year, 1.7 percent higher than last year.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Traffic: Order, please!
Traffic: Order, please! From Neraca Can we hope for the city authority to bring order to the chaotic traffic on the road in front of the campus of Christian University of Indonesia (UKI) in Cawang? On June 27 I witnessed a tragic accident there. In the midst of the rush hours a PPD 900 A city bus serving the Depok-Pasar Baru route ran over the thighs of a man who unfortunately fell while jostling to get onto the bus.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Suggestions
Suggestions One topic which at times appears in your columns is the Jakarta City Revenue Office's complaint about parking revenue. Last year, they were Rp 1 billion short of their Rp 9 billion target. Next year's target is Rp 14 billion. Not bad considering that two years ago the target was Rp 3 billion and the actual collection Rp 1.5 billion, or only 50 percent of the target. Last year's collection reached 89 percent but the target was too low.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia gets Thomas Cup revenge
Malaysia gets Thomas Cup revenge JOHOR BARU, Malaysia (Reuter): Malaysia got a measure of revenge for losing the prestigious Thomas Cup to Indonesia when its top men Rashid Sidek and Ong Ewe Hock advanced to the semifinals of the Malaysian Open yesterday with hard-fought victories over Indonesian opponents. Ong Ewe Hock overcame Barcelona Olympic champion Alan Budikusuma 15-9, 6-15, 15-3 before thousands of screaming fans in Johor Baru's indoor stadium.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Japan increases Indonesian aid to some US$1.67b
Japan increases Indonesian aid to some US$1.67b JAKARTA (JP): Japan, one of the biggest creditor members of the Consultative Group for Indonesia (CGI), increased its aid commitment to Indonesia, yesterday, to US$1.67 billion this fiscal year from $1.44 billion last fiscal year.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners netted in ID inspection
Foreigners netted in ID inspection At least 5,590 people who were traveling without identification cards, including two foreigners, were apprehended in a citizenship inspection from July 6 to 7 in Kebayoran Lama and Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, "The operation is aimed at increasing awareness of Jakartans towards the necessity to carry valid ID any time they go out," said Soemarto, head of the South Jakarta Population Office.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL tightens labor terms
KL tightens labor terms KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Foreigners wishing to work in Malaysia will have to undergo medical tests in their home countries by Kuala Lumpur-sanctioned doctors, a report said yesterday after a study showed many alien workers carried contagious diseases.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Citrus seedlings destroyed
Citrus seedlings destroyed JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Quarantine authorities in Manokwari have destroyed more than 1,600 citrus seedlings known to carry a disease which threatens to spread in the province. The seedlings have what they call citrus vien phloem dege (CVPD) disease, which is common in Java but still unknown in Irian Jaya, quarantine spokesman L. Saiba said.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
New prerequisite for petro-product dealers
New prerequisite for petro-product dealers JAKARTA (JP): Distributors of gasoline, kerosene, diesel, lubricating oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will have to pay their income taxes before receiving deliveries from the state oil company Pertamina under an agreement signed here yesterday. Director General of Tax Fuad Bawazier said that the agreement will boost state revenues from the taxes on oil products by up to 500 percent and will be made effective on Aug. 1 of this year.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Volunteer for 14 years
Volunteer for 14 years From Suara Karya I am Luis Soares, an elementary school (SD) graduate. In 1980 I was appointed "volunteer employee" of PMI, the Indonesia Red Cross Society, by its Relief Operation Team in East Timor which issued me with a Letter of Decision No. 0306/SKP/VII/1980. My stipend was Rp 15,000 per month. In 1985 I took an employment test but until now I have never been told of the result.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Three-in-one kids
Three-in-one kids From Kompas I was deeply moved to witness plain-clothes security officials using violence during a raid on kids who were offering themselves as additional passengers to qualify cars for entrance into the three-in-one restricted zone. The incident took place at Kuningan area, South Jakarta. Some of the kids were arrested. I was wondering why they had to use violence in this operation. I was almost moved to tears at seeing such an incident.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m World Cup 1994 - rerun 4:30 Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science program 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Caller 9:00 World News 9:25 Journal of World Cup 1994 9:55 Music 10:45 Late News 10:55 World Cup 1994, Italy vs Spain - live 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 Music TPI 5:30 a.m.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Managing leisure
Managing leisure How long does it take to cover a distance of 100 feet? A study revealed that for the average Indonesian it takes 27.2 seconds. The Japanese take first place by clocking in at 20.7 seconds. They are followed by the British with 21.6 seconds and the Americans with 22.5. We cannot help but be reminded of that survey because of the present debate over the government's decision to introduce a five-day-work week, which is planned to start in August of next year.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
S'pore container handling up
S'pore container handling up SINGAPORE (AFP): A survey conducted by the Port Authority of Singapore (PSA) has forecast 15-percent growth in container handling for 1994, a PSA publication said yesterday. Singapore handled 9.05 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last year, a 20-percent increase over the previous year and eight percent more than a previous forecast, the PSA said in the monthly Portview newsletter.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pakistani MPs due here
Pakistani MPs due here JAKARTA: A seven-member parliamentary delegation from Pakistan is due here today for a four-day goodwill visit. The visit is part of regular parliamentary exchange between Indonesia and Pakistan aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries. The delegation, led by Muzaffar Ahmad Hashmi, will call on deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, J.A. Katili, and other noted politicians, the Pakistan embassy said yesterday.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ships complete oil spill cleanup
Ships complete oil spill cleanup SINGAPORE (Reuter): A South Korean oil tanker and a Greek bulk carrier collided off Singapore early yesterday, injuring one person, and creating a minor oil spill, the Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) said. The collision between the 37,389-ton Greek-registered bulk carrier World Achilles 2 and the 186,507-ton Korean-registered Honam Pearl occurred about eight km (five miles) south of Singapore, near St John's Island.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cloud seeding plan recommended by Geophysics Agency
Cloud seeding plan recommended by Geophysics Agency JAKARTA (JP): The Meteorological and Geophysics Agency recommends that the government initiate cloud seeding to overcome the wide-spread drought problem which threatens vast food crops across Indonesia. Agency chairman Karjoto warned yesterday farmers in the provinces had begun to feel the bite of the current dry spell, saying that cloud seeding should be conducted in the near future.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to close lower on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) here yesterday. The broad-based Composite Index closed 1.9 lower to end at 452.2 from 454.1 on Thursday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also closed 0.77 points lower at 107.39 from 108.16. Trading volume totaled 9.9 million shares worth Rp 44.93 billion (US$20.81 million).
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Blok M vendors march again to council over escalators
Blok M vendors march again to council over escalators JAKARTA (JP): A group of traditional, small-scale traders who occupy the first floor of the Melawai 4 building, South Jakarta, once again went to the City Council to protest a statement made by South Jakarta Mayor Pardjoko which they described as almost dictatorial.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bapepam defends price intervention in primary market
Bapepam defends price intervention in primary market JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) yesterday defended the agency's price intervention on the primary market. "In emerging markets like Indonesia, price intervention is still needed. But it is a temporary measure," Bacelius Ruru told reporters.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Accor opens three new hotels in the capital
Accor opens three new hotels in the capital JAKARTA (JP): Accor Asia Pacific Corporation (AAPC), a joint venture of the France-based Accor, and Quality Pacific Corporation Ltd. of Australia, will open new hotels in Jakarta and Bekasi, West Java, in the near future. The hotels, classified as boutique hotels, include the 345- room Ibis Slipi on Jl. S. Parman, West Jakarta, the 92-room Ibis Cikarang in Bekasi and the 100-room Arcadia Hotel on Jl. Wahid Hasyim, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Construction of Senen flyover postponed
Construction of Senen flyover postponed JAKARTA (JP): A bizarre administrative error regarding the payment of compensation for the owner of a house to be demolished has impeded the construction of a flyover in the Senen area, Central Jakarta. The building, located on Jl. Kramat Raya, has yet to be pulled down, reportedly because the officers in charge of the project had given the compensation payment to the wrong person.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Carrots, sticks at Telkom
Carrots, sticks at Telkom BANDUNG: The state-run telecommunication company, PT Telkom, gave rewards to some 85 dedicated employees and punished 122 others at its headquarter here. The rewards and penalties were presented by the president of the company, Setyanto P. Santosa, during a recent ceremony. "This step is a part of the company's program to upgrade the mentality of the employees," Setyanto said.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cambodia still divided by factional rifts
Cambodia still divided by factional rifts By Yuli Ismartono JAKARTA (JP): When Prince Norodom Ranariddh and Hun Sen, Cambodia's two prime ministers, visited Jakarta recently, they took pains to convince potential investors that their country is a safe place to do business. "I am very pleased to report that the coalition government of the Kingdom of Cambodia is working extremely well," Ranariddh told members of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) at a luncheon meeting.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
New work week scheme tied to productivity
New work week scheme tied to productivity JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Administrative Reforms TB Silalahi said yesterday that the trial run for the long weekend scheme for civil servants should aim at increasing productivity. "Longer work hours does not guarantee higher productivity," he said. Silalahi was elaborating on the government's plan for a five- day-work-week for civil servants, which will reduce the number of working days but increase the number of working hours per day.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Many fake land deeds revoked
Many fake land deeds revoked JAKARTA (JP): The chief of the Jakarta Land Agency, Sunar, announced yesterday that his office has revoked hundreds of fake land certificates. "I can't remember the exact number, but we've nullified hundreds of bogus certificates," Sunar said. He explained that his agency had received a number of complaints and reports about bogus certificates, which it followed up with field investigations that confirmed their existence.
Sat, 09 Jul 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, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia will buy no wine before its time
Indonesia will buy no wine before its time By David Zweifler JAKARTA (JP): California wine makers are adopting a contrary approach to wine making. To many, this would seem a bad time to get involved with the Indonesian wine market. Others would say that there never was a good time to get involved with the Indonesian wine market. So why, last Friday and Saturday, were Eric P. Wente and James Fetzer hosting a promotional event here in Jakarta? They're banking on the future.
Sat, 09 Jul 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. Prapatan, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. * Jakarta Community Church, Jl.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
OSJ's concert highlights Jakarta's birthday
OSJ's concert highlights Jakarta's birthday By Gus Kairupan Jakarta (JP): Jakarta is in the midst of festivities commemorating its 467th anniversary. Among the events was the concert presented by the Jakarta Symphony Orchestra (OSJ) under the direction of Yudianto Hinupurwadi on Thursday at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
State asset reports require double checking: Sumarlin
State asset reports require double checking: Sumarlin JAKARTA (JP): Reports on state assets must be examined thoroughly, Chairman of the Supreme Audit Agency, J. B. Sumarlin, said yesterday. "We need a balance sheet to know the developments of all of our state assets -- what, how many and where they are," he said here yesterday after submitting a report on the agency's auditing of state budget implementation in the first semester of 1993-1994 to the House of Representatives.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight captions
Spotlight captions Photo A: Japanese JP/arh CONGRATULATIONS: Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochamad Hindarto (left) shakes hands with Japanese Ambassador Kimio Fujita at a ceremony for the Japanese Self Defense Force's anniversary held on Wednesday at the Ambassador's house.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Paiton looks for underwriters
Paiton looks for underwriters JAKARTA (JP): PT Paiton Energy Company, a Japanese-American- Indonesian consortium awarded a contract to set up two power units in Paiton, East Java, has appointed Chase Manhattan Bank N.A. of the United States and Industrial Bank of Japan to coordinate loans for its project. Paiton Energy will establish two coal-fired units, with a combined capacity of 1,230 megawatts, under build-own-and-operate based contract with the government.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
8,000 workers strike for meal allowance and wage increase
8,000 workers strike for meal allowance and wage increase JAKARTA (JP): Some 8,000 workers of a shoe factory in Serang, West Java, went on strike yesterday, demanding that their meal allowance be increased from the current sum of Rp 800 (37 US cents). "Out of that amount, we still have to pay a Rp 140 fee to the caterers. How can we get three, nutritious meals a day with the Rp 660 that is left?" asked one of the striking workers of PT Nikomas Gemilang.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
India to place new envoy
India to place new envoy JAKARTA: The Indian government has appointed Sudhir Tukaram Devare as the Indian ambassador to Indonesia, replacing Vinay Verma. The Indian embassy said yesterday that Devare is a senior officer of the Indian Foreign Service who gained extensive diplomatic experience through his assignments in Moscow, Washington, Geneva and other places. A chemistry graduate who joined the Indian Foreign Service in July 1964, Devare is currently serving as ambassador in Kiev.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fair visitors complain about shoddy bus service
Fair visitors complain about shoddy bus service JAKARTA (JP): Visitors to the 1994 Jakarta Fair (PRJ) have expressed dissatisfaction with the poor services provided by public transportation vehicles operating to and from the Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, fair grounds.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Court fines students for `boisterous actions'
Court fines students for `boisterous actions' JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta district court yesterday imposed a Rp 2,500 (US$1.16) fine on each of the 41 students and activists arrested the day before during a hunger strike. Lt. Col. Latief Rabar, spokesman of the Jakarta police force, told The Jakarta Post the charges were based on Chapter 510 of the Criminal Code, which forbids the staging of "boisterous actions" in public places without permission from police officials.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Problems hamper RI trade with Australia: NAFED
Problems hamper RI trade with Australia: NAFED JAKARTA (JP): Non-tariff barriers and a lack of regular product supplies and supporting institutions have hampered the development of bilateral trade between Indonesia and Australia.
Sat, 09 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kadin: Deregulation still inadequate
Kadin: Deregulation still inadequate JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) considers the deregulatory measures introduced by the government last month to be inadequate for improving the competitiveness of Indonesian products overseas. "The government should follow last month's deregulatory measures with new ones that have more comprehensive coverage and a reduction of bureaucratic procedures," Kadin's chairman, Aburizal Bakrie, told reporters here yesterday.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Public notaries get certificates
Public notaries get certificates Sixteen public notaries were sworn in as PPAT, officials who are legally authorized to issue land certificates, by the head of the City Land Agency, Sunar, during a ceremony at City Hall yesterday In his written speech, Sunar reminded the officials not to accept bribes and fictitious state prices for the certificates instead of the actual ones because such practices are detrimental to the state.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Drivers wary of Sentul race course
Drivers wary of Sentul race course JAKARTA (JP): Many of the drivers who will pit their skills in the first leg of the seven-round Formula Asia championship series at Sentul international circuit, West Java this weekend, look uncertain about their chances of crossing the finish line first. "I'm still learning how to handle my new car as well as my rivals," said Indian Akbar Ebrahim, whose ample experience in F-3 and Formula-Ford 1000 races tipped him a red-hot favorite here said yesterday.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Drought hits Demak
Drought hits Demak DEMAK, Central Java: Thousand of hectares of crops here have dried out because of the prolonged drought which is ravaging the area. Many farmers have failed to grow their crops because of a water shortage. The hardest-hit areas include Guntur, Mranggen, Karangawen and Karanganyar districts. A number of farmers said yesterday that they thought the drought would last quite a long time. (har)
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Over-population and deforestation disturbing
Over-population and deforestation disturbing BOGOR, West Java (JP): Over-population and deforestation are challenging the nation's efforts to conserve the archipelago's abundant flora. "The overpopulation problem on the relatively fertile islands across the country has left little opportunity for the extension of previously rich biodiversity and lush flora," botanist Sediono M.P. Tjondronegoro said during an international seminar here yesterday.
Fri, 08 Jul 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, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
City Council and PDAM reach compromise solution on water
City Council and PDAM reach compromise solution on water JAKARTA (JP): The City Council and the City Water Company, PDAM Jaya, finally reached a compromise late Wednesday night by agreeing that the current price for water from public water tanks will not be raised until a price ceiling is introduced.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI's 2nd stringer
RI's 2nd stringer steals spotlight in Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian second stringer Hendrawan stole the spotlight at the Malaysia Open badminton championships in Johor Baru as he upset the newly crowned Asia Cup champion Dong Jiong of China in their third round duel yesterday. Hendrawan, displayed his superb defense and, against all odds, took out the attack-minded Dong to claim a 12-15, 15-9, 15-10 win for a quarterfinal ticket.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Why the increase?
Why the increase? From Kompas I was surprised to learn that the tariff rate of drinking water was increased by 40 percent, a fantastic hike! We are truly ignorant of how the Drinking Water Company manages their business. It would be more appropriate for the company, in this era of openness, to inform the public of the real reason for the tariff hike instead of giving the diplomatic argument that the tariff increase is aimed at enhancing the company's services to the community.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Four defendants admit to killing Brig. Gen. Tampubolon
Four defendants admit to killing Brig. Gen. Tampubolon JAKARTA (JP): Four defendants in the murder trial of Brig. Gen. T.M.F. Tampubolon confessed yesterday at the East Jakarta District Court that they had killed the general. The four defendants are being tried for killing Tampubolon following an altercation in Cipinang, East Jakarta, on April 4. In the three separated court sessions, Presiding Judge Soeroto allowed Hendrik Setyawan, 25, and Rusdi Abdul Rahman, 24, to be examined first.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
EC envoy touring provinces
EC envoy touring provinces JAKARTA: Head of the European Commission in Indonesia, ambassador Klauspeter Schmallenbach has left Jakarta for a one- week visit to EC-Indonesia development projects in East Java, Bali and West Nusa Tenggara.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Post office for Ciluar
Post office for Ciluar From Kompas As residents of the Bumi Cimandala Permai housing estate in Kandangroda Ciluar, Bogor regency, we are in bad need of postal and telephone services. In the directory book of the Bogor Post Office our area's Postal Code is 16912. At present we have to travel far to Bogor or Cibinong whenever we need the services of the post office or to make a phone call.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
CGI likely to meet RI aid demand
CGI likely to meet RI aid demand JAKARTA (JP): Donors are most likely to meet Indonesia's requests for aid in spite of their concern over the recent ban of three magazines and increasing labor strikes in the country, Coordinating Minister for Economy and Finance Saleh Afiff said.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Gelora and Pelita
Gelora and Pelita in Galatama's final JAKARTA (JP): Gelora Dewata, a club based in Bali, will challenge the defending champion Pelita Jaya from Jakarta in the final match of Galatama -- Indonesia's semi-professional soccer league. The match is scheduled to take place at the Sriwedari Stadium in Solo, Central Java. Interestingly, the two teams just met each other in the semi- final in which Pelita Jaya lost 1-0.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cloud seeding still impossible till September
Cloud seeding still impossible till September JAKARTA (JP): Cloud seeding for the drought-hit West Java is impossible until September, but officials guarantee that irrigation water for 288,385 hectares of paddy fields will be sufficient until then. Weather conditions like wind velocity and cloud thickness are not conducive to making artificial rain, said the president of the Jatiluhur Authorities, Mochamad Ulama, who oversees the giant Jatiluhur Dam in Purwakarta.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
W. Jakarta to have new garbage dumps
W. Jakarta to have new garbage dumps In order to accommodate the increasing amount of waste in West Jakarta, the city administration is planning to build permanent garbage dumps on 50 hectares of land in Sepatan and Sindang Sono, Tangerang. The head of the mayoralty sanitation office, Zainal Husein, was quoted by Antara yesterday as saying that the project is now being studied by the governor's office.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
RP trade deficit $3.16b
RP trade deficit $3.16b MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' trade deficit in the first five months of 1994, rose 29 percent to US$3.16 billion from the $2.45 billion deficit posted the previous corresponding period, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said here yesterday. Export earnings grew by 16 percent to $4.956 billion but imports grew by 20 percent to $8.116 billion, the NSO added. The country suffered a $6.223 billion trade deficit for 1993.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Foreign holdings in indirect investment might be raised
Foreign holdings in indirect investment might be raised JAKARTA (JP): The government will likely raise the ownership ceiling imposed on foreign investors in companies listed on the capital market from the present 49 percent to conform to the new foreign investment regulation. Finance Minister Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday that the 49 percent ceiling should be adjusted to the new investment ruling.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pollution chokes villagers
Pollution chokes villagers SAMPIT, Central Kalimantan: Villagers around PT Cahaya Mas and PT Sampit in the Mentawa Baru subdistrict, Ketapang regency, are complaining about air pollution caused by saw dust from a nearby wood processing industry and the smell of burnt rubber from the factories. Saleh, a resident of Ketapang, was quoted by Antara as saying that the pollution had been going on for years but the locals had never protested.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian cartoonists
Indonesian cartoonists From Kompas Millions of Indonesian children are now very familiar with Chinmi, the main character in the Kungfu Boy comics by Takeshi Maekawa. Chinmi has a peculiar way of overcoming his enemies, i.e. by using the Japanese art. Chinmi, the steel-handed boy has had big success, which makes cartoonist Takeshi Maekawa very popular among Indonesian children. Many have probably envied the success of the Chinmi cartoon.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
5 years demanded for rapist
5 years demanded for rapist Prosecutor Mawardi Muchtar has demanded that the East Jakarta District Court sentence a man identified only as Mar, 32, to five years imprisonment for rape. Prosecutor Mawardi told the court Wednesday that Mar, a resident of Cakung Timur, was proven guilty of raping Mrs. Bar, a divorcee who lives near his house, on Jan. 18.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sempati Air to sell shares to the public
Sempati Air to sell shares to the public JAKARTA (JP): Sempati Air, an airline run by the Humpuss business group, will sell part of its shares to the public through the domestic stock markets next year, an official said. The airline's vice president, I. Cenik Ardana, told reporters during a new-product launching ceremony here yesterday that the airline is tidying up both financial and administration reports in a bid to list the firm on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
UN negotiator to chair KL rubber talks
UN negotiator to chair KL rubber talks KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): UN negotiator Peter Lai will chair crucial talks between key rubber producers and consumers here next week in a last ditch bid to bridge their differences and ensure conclusion of a new price accord in Geneva in October.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ciledug land prices
Ciledug land prices From Sinar Pagi Land on both sides of the Ciledug Raya road in Tangerang is becoming more attractive to people with money. More housing complexes are being built in the area. One, for example, is the residential area developed by PT Bintaro Property Jaya, adjacent to the British School, in the vicinity of Pondok Aren village.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
ABRI officer says openness cause of Indonesia's dilemma
ABRI officer says openness cause of Indonesia's dilemma JAKARTA (JP): The openness that Indonesia is pursuing is creating a dilemma as the society is not entirely ready for it, a senior military official said yesterday. "On the one hand, the government has encouraged responsible openness, but on the other hand, the members of society are not yet ready for it," said Maj. Gen. Hari Sabarno, an assistant to the head of the Social and Political Affairs at the Armed Forces (ABRI).
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police break up hunger strike, arrest 41
Police break up hunger strike, arrest 41 JAKARTA (JP): Police broke up a hunger strike at the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) compound yesterday and arrested 41 activists protesting the recent ban of three major weekly magazines. Among the detainees are two activists who intended to go on a hunger strike and five women. The strike was meant to push the government into reversing the ban against the DeTIK, Tempo and Editor magazines, which were closed down late last month.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
S. Jakarta to hold Mayor Tennis Cup
S. Jakarta to hold Mayor Tennis Cup The South Jakarta mayoralty administration will hold a tennis competition from July 18 to 24, an official said yesterday. Dicky Rusito, acting chief of the organizing committee, said the competition will be held to select the players who will represent the mayoralty in the Governor's Cup, which will be staged the following week. He said that only Indonesian nationals are eligible to participate in the competition, which is named Mayor Cup of 1994.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Brunei withdraws
Brunei withdraws from Asiad soccer HIROSHIMA (AFP): Brunei have withdrawn from the Hiroshima Asian Games football tournament reducing the number of participating teams to 21, organizers said yesterday. Twenty two teams were divided into five groups for the qualifying round at the drawing held here last month and Brunei was originally scheduled to play Qatar, Japan and Burma in Group E.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
President vows to strengthen capital market
President vows to strengthen capital market JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto pledged here yesterday that the government will further develop the country's capital market into a more attractive and efficient financing alternative. Speaking at the opening of a two-day international conference on the capital market, the President said that revitalizing the capital market is essential to supporting the country's growing economic activities.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kedungombo people win 4-year legal battle
Kedungombo people win 4-year legal battle JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Kedungombo, Boyolali, Central Java, won their legal battle against the government over property they were forced to surrender to make way for a multi-million dollar reservoir project.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stolen wood confiscated
Stolen wood confiscated BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Forest authorities have seized 64 cubic meters of stolen timber, five motorbikes, five coffee- processing machines and six electric saws. The authorities, currently conducting a 10-day anti-logging operation in western Lampung, also ordered about 1,600 semi-nomad families to stop cutting trees in the forests.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Why this apathy?
Why this apathy? Reading local media reports these last few weeks does not give us any hint as to the importance of the third CGI (Consultative Group on Indonesia) meeting scheduled to begin in Paris within two days. For years, around times such as this, we have been used to being bombarded by news reports, public debates, political statements, and economic analyses, before, during and after the meeting. And little wonder.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Newcomers highlight of fashion event
Newcomers highlight of fashion event By Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): Three young unknown Indonesian designers had the spotlight turned on them last week when their designs impressed the jury of the National Fashion Contest. A nine-person jury, headed by Peter Sie, agreed to nominate Arifan Mas, Thomas Yogi and Etty Bachetta to represent Indonesia at the Asian Grand Prix Contest '94 in Osaka, Japan.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
17,000 foreigners
17,000 foreigners hired for estates KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia plans to hire slightly more than 17,000 foreigners to help alleviate the serious shortage of workers on its rubber and oil palm plantations, the Business Times newspaper said yesterday. The paper quoted Malaysia's Rural Development Minister Annuar Musa as saying he got a Malaysian cabinet mandate to recruit cheap labor on a government-to-government basis with countries in the region.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV Today
TV Today TVRI 2:30 p.m World Cup 1994 - rerun 4:30 Student Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Management 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country: Lampung 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Karya Nyata: Carving 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Music 9:00 World News 9:25 Journal of World Cup 1994 9:55 Quiz 11:00 Late News 11:10 Film: Soda Cracker Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mayertex to boost production
Mayertex to boost production JAKARTA (JP): PT Mayer Textile Industry Indonesia, a textile producer listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, will procure new machines and seek technical cooperation with foreign companies to improve its production capacity and product quality. Mayertex's chief commissioner, Irwan Suria, told reporters after its annual shareholders meeting here yesterday that the capacity improvement is necessary to support its plan to expand marketing in China.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Eddy Tansil denies his projeect had gone sour
Eddy Tansil denies his projeect had gone sour CILEGON, West Java (JP): Eddy Tansil, the main suspect in the Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million) loan scandal at the government- owned bank Bapindo, denied yesterday that his petrochemical project had gone sour. The project was one of the Golden Key Group companies which he used to head. "The PT.Graha Swakarsa Prima (GSP) project could have been completed within the next year if I haven't been arrested," Tansil told a special court hearing.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
37,000 Chinese want citizenship
37,000 Chinese want citizenship SURABAYA, East Java: About 37,000 people of Chinese descent want to obtain Indonesian citizenship, but only 15,000 have registered their applications and only 3,393 people have completed administrative procedures. Governor Basofi Sudirman said the Ministry of Justice was overwhelmed by the application forms piling up at the district court in charge of processing them.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
2.5m Japanese heading overseas this summer
2.5m Japanese heading overseas this summer TOKYO (AFP): A record 2.53 million Japanese plan to travel abroad in July and August, encouraged by the strong yen and a recent cut in income taxes, the Japan Travel Bureau Inc. (JTB) said yesterday. JTB's annual survey of summer travel showed an increase of 10.4 percent from last year, with Hawaii, South Korea, Guam, Saipan, the United States, Indonesia, Spain, France and Switzerland accounting for most of the increase.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hospital workers in poor knowledge of AIDS risk
Hospital workers in poor knowledge of AIDS risk JAKARTA (JP): Most major hospitals in Jakarta are qualified to treat patients afflicted by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), an expert from the School of Medicine of University of Indonesia (FKUI). However, a study shows that many hospital staffers are still not taking adequate precautions to protect themselves from the disease. Dr. H.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ndaye in Dili for talks with local officials
Ndaye in Dili for talks with local officials DILI, East Timor (JP): Special rapporteur from the United Nations Human Rights Commission for Execution Without Trial, Bacre Waly Ndaye, met with East Timor Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares here yesterday to discuss the 1991 "Dili incident." Ndaye, who arrived at Dili's Komoro Airport yesterday afternoon, was welcomed by First Assistant to East Timor's Provincial Secretary Armindo Soares Mariano, Head of the Provincial Office of Social and...