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Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians not fully informed about AIDS
Indonesians not fully informed about AIDS JAKARTA (JP): In spite of the media barrage of news on the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Indonesians still do not fully grasp the dangers of the disease for which there is no cure, a leading expert on AIDS said yesterday. "AIDS in Indonesia is now at the same stage it was in Thailand five years ago. This is very scary," Nona Poeroe Utomo, the director of the Indonesian AIDS Foundation, told The Jakarta Post yesterday.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt to improve welfare of teachers
Govt to improve welfare of teachers JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has assured teachers that the government will continue to improve their welfare, allowing them to fully concentrate on educating. Speaking at a ceremony commemorating the 1994 International and National Teachers Day at the State Palace yesterday, Soeharto said improvements would be made not only in material aspects but in career development, legal assurance and other non-physical aspects.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
PLDT group wins RP satellite launch race
PLDT group wins RP satellite launch race MANILA (AFP): A group led by the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) has moved closer to launching the Philippines' first satellite after winning support of members of a rival consortium, officials said yesterday. Members of the government-backed Agila (Eagle) consortium have agreed to join individually the Mabuhay Philippines Satellite Corp. led by PLDT, said PLDT vice-president Cesar Reyes.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Timor to have open schools
Timor to have open schools DILI, East Timor: The youngest province will soon have two open junior high schools to accommodate elementary school graduates who cannot continue their studies at regular schools, a local official said yesterday. Chief of the local office of education Soekarman said that many primary school graduates could not continue their studies because they had to help their parents earn a living.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Senior NU leader declines PPP post
Senior NU leader declines PPP post JAKARTA (JP): A senior leader of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) has turned down an offer by the United Development Party (PPP) to sit on its advisory board, saying he'd prefer to remain active in NU and stay put at his pesantren (Moslem boarding school). Yusuf Hasyim was nominated into the largely ceremonial board at a PPP congress partly in a bid to appease him after he and other NU politicians lost in their bid to win the chairmanship race.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Merapi calmer as deaths rise to 38
Merapi calmer as deaths rise to 38 YOGYAKARTA (JP): Mount Merapi was calm yesterday after a night of heavy rainfall as the death toll for Tuesday's eruption reached 38 people. A command post set up at the Dr. Sardjito Hospital, which coordinates the medical treatment of the volcano victims at three other hospitals, confirmed the figure last night. Some of the 200 people, who are still unaccounted for, are feared dead.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Perumka cancels plan to raise railway fares
Perumka cancels plan to raise railway fares BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The state-owned railway company Perumka canceled its plan to increase railway fares for executive and business class passengers at the last minute yesterday. A spokesman for the company, Djoko Martojo, told reporters at its headquarters here yesterday that Perumka was delaying the increases in the fares, which were to go into effect yesterday, "for an as yet to be determined period of time".
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m. (in English). * All Saints' Anglican Church (opposite The Aryaduta Jakarta), Jl. Arif Rahman Hakim No. 5, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. ; at G.K.I. Pondok Indah at 6 p.m.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL seeks RI's help to support plywood price
KL seeks RI's help to support plywood price KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's top resources official yesterday looked at Indonesia for help in stabilizing the price of plywood following a sharp fall in revenue from the commodity. "As the world's largest exporters of plywood and tropical timber products, Indonesia and Malaysia should step up cooperation in marketing to prevent ourselves from being dictated (upon) and divided by the buyers," Primary Industries Minister Lim Keng Yaik said.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Social gap
Social gap From Surya All luxurious cars used during the meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Jakarta two years ago were sold out. Now following the end of the APEC meeting in Bogor, the cars for the forum which cost around Rp. 1 billion each also sold like peanuts. This certainly does not come as a surprise to some people because they are used to such transactions. This means that Indonesia has many super rich people who are capable of buying expensive things.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Effective supervision
Effective supervision From Pikiran Rakyat I highly appreciate the initiative taken by the member of the Development Faction of the House of Representatives in uncovering malpractice by government banks. Baramuli alerted everyone to the Bapindo credit scam. This has inspired Golkar to fight collusion. West Java legislator Enum Hadisumitra is another official looking out for the public. He believes that the local community must be involved in supervising local projects.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
First female lawyer
First female lawyer From Kompas In a news report published in Kompas on Nov. 10, 1994, the dean of the school of law of Sumatra Utara University (USU), Reh Ngena br. Purba, said that the late Prof. Ani Abbas-Manopo was the first woman in Indonesia who had a law degree. But if I am not mistaken, the first woman to have a law degree (Dutch: Meester in de Rechten) was Maria Ulfah Santoso (Mrs. Subadio), former Social Affairs Minister, and Secretary of Prime Minister Sutan Syahrir's Cabinet.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
High Court's Marsinah case decision not final yet
High Court's Marsinah case decision not final yet JAKARTA (JP): East Java High Court's decision to free businessman Judi Susanto, the main defendant in the murder case of labor activist Marsinah, from all charges is not final, observers said yesterday. Prominent legal experts Adi Andojo Soetjipto, Frans Hendra Winarta and Soesanto Bangoennagoro, as well as East Java police Chief Maj. Gen. Emon Rivai Arganata agreed that the High Court's decision could be reviewed by the Supreme Court.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
ADB's airport loan to RP
ADB's airport loan to RP MANILA (AFP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$41 million loan to the Philippines to upgrade an airport in the major southern city of Davao, the Manila-based lending institution said yesterday. The European Investment Bank is co-financing the project with a $31.3 million loan.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dutch plant in Bontang
Dutch plant in Bontang AMSTERDAM (Reuter): Dutch chemicals group DSM NV says its 60 percent-owned Indonesian joint venture DSM Kaltim Melamine was going ahead with plans to dismantle a melamine plant in the Netherlands and rebuild it in Indonesia. The Dutch company is the world's leading manufacturer of melamine, an intermediate product used to make decorative surfaces and adhesives for the wood-processing industry.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta spends billions on ports for islanders
Jakarta spends billions on ports for islanders JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is currently building a number of ports in the Seribu Islands, north of Jakarta, involving investments of billions of rupiahs, with the aim of providing better transportation services for island residents.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Students next for AIDS test
Students next for AIDS test JEMBER, East Java: Local health authorities are taking their anti-AIDS campaign to university students next, having already conducted blood tests on high-risk groups such as prostitutes. The head of the Jember Health Office, Nur Achmat, said blood tests are being conducted to check for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which causes the fatal AIDS, Antara reported. Nobody tested HIV positive in the campaign's first phase on 400 people in high risk groups, he said.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where has the money gone?
Where has the money gone? From Suara Karya I am one of hundreds of thousands of Indonesian workers in Malaysia, who have worked legally in Negeri Selangor Darul Ehsan since 1992. I have saved my hard earned money for future use and my ailing parents. On Sept. 1, 1992 I sent RM 600 (about Rp 480,000) to my father Abdul Majid, Buluh Naman village, Munte District, Karo Regency, North Sumatra (His identity card No I.00612/1756/008 /TK/90).
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Student victim of hit and run
Student victim of hit and run A 22-year-old female university student died after she was clipped by the sideview mirror of a passing car on Jl. Tanjung Barat, Pasar Minggu, in South Jakarta. According to witnesses, Ami, a senior student of the Economic Faculty at the University of Pancasila, died of severe wounds to her head, which pounded against the cement road after being hit at around 5 a.m. Wednesday. Local police are still investigating the case.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
City licenses a new bus firm
City licenses a new bus firm The city authorities have licensed a new minibus company to serve the outskirts of Jakarta and allowed for existing city bus companies to buy an additional 1,000 buses to strengthen their fleets. According to head of the City Traffic and Land Transportation Control (DLLAJ) JP Sepang, the new license serving the outskirt areas was given to the Koperasi Wahana Kalpika (KWK) cooperative body.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang postpones local polls
Tangerang postpones local polls TANGERANG (JP): The committees organizing the sub-district elections in the city have postponed the date in the five districts due to a lack of candidates, an official of the Tangerang administration said yesterday. Erna Karlina, spokesperson for the Tangerang administration, told The Jakarta Post that the election of the five sub-district leaders was postponed when only a single candidate showed any interest.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta plans scripless trading by end of 1995
Jakarta plans scripless trading by end of 1995 JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) will occupy its new building on Jl. Sudirman, South Jakarta, early next year and later introduce scripless (paperless) trading at the end of the year, says a senior official of the exchange. Achmad Daniri, director of trading, said here yesterday that a series of training programs have been arranged for the exchange members to prepare for the automation of the trading system.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rp 688 million for scholarships
Rp 688 million for scholarships JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The provincial government provides Rp 688 million (US$332,000) in scholarships for indigenous students who continue their studies in other provinces. The money is provided to students who major in engineering and medical sciences, said Benvincen Djeharu, a member of the provincial legislative council. The local government hopes that by the year 2000, Irian Jaya will have 100 locally-born doctors and 100 engineers.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
City versus vice
City versus vice Although Jakarta has yet to gain the reputation of being a sin city like Bangkok and is not likely to do so within the foreseeable future this does not mean that prostitution is not a problem. Certainly, the number of women involved in prostitution in the capital is not declining. Even so, it cannot be said that our law enforcers have been out every day waging a sincere and well planned war against the vile practice.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Manila to free 51 Chinese
Manila to free 51 Chinese PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (Reuter): The Philippines said yesterday that 51 Chinese held in a fishing boat since arriving three months ago will be allowed to sail to Australia. Charges of illegal entry against the group, which includes more than dozen children, have been dropped, provincial officials on the southwestern island of Palawan said. The group was arrested in July when their boat drifted near Palawan.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt opens bidding on telecom tender
Govt opens bidding on telecom tender JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday opened the registration for the tender of the construction of two million telephone lines which will be assigned to private firms during this Sixth Five Year Development Plan (Repelita VI) period. Spokesman for the Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Sjamsuddin Tanuatmadja said yesterday that the tender, open until March 21 next year, is only open to the 12 consortia which passed the pre-qualification.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, November. 26, 1994
TV Today: Saturday, November. 26, 1994 TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m Sports 3:30 Film 4:30 Culture Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Traditional Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Tata Busana 8:05 TV Drama: Hati Yang Mendua 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film Program 2 4:30 p.m. Sports 5:30 City News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 English News Service 8:00 TV Series: Swans Crossing 8:30 Music TPI 5:30 a.m.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
OPEC vows more dialog meetings with partners
OPEC vows more dialog meetings with partners JAKARTA (JP): The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will intensify dialogs with consumers and independent producers to seek ways to stabilize the oil market. I.B. Sudjana, the organization's president and also Indonesian minister of mines and energy, told reporters after installing second echelon officials at his ministry here yesterday that OPEC will establish a committee for the intensification of dialogs.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S. cannot impose its values: Bush
U.S. cannot impose its values: Bush JAKARTA (JP): Former U.S. president George Bush said here last night that the United States should not lecture other countries on human rights and the environment because every single country has its own culture and systems. "We put forward requirements on environment and requirements on human rights.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Campus and democracy
Campus and democracy From Republika The Arief Budiman tragedy is an irony. The tragedy which involves Arief occurred in the Satya Wacana University, a campus which should set exemplary behavior based on democratic principles and thus serve as a benchmark for democracy. A campus should reflect academic values that are indispensable with the values of truth, justice, good sense, critical analysis and openness.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Three-in-one kids help make up the number
Three-in-one kids help make up the number By Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): Imagine driving towards Jl. Sudirman during the morning peak hour. You have an important business meeting and you cannot afford to be even slightly late.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
NU leaders told to work for whole nation
NU leaders told to work for whole nation JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno told leaders of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia's largest Moslem organization, yesterday that they should work for the nation's good instead of serving only members. "NU is a national asset," Try was quoted by NU Secretary- General Ichwan Sam, one of the religious-educational organization's top executives, who were meeting with the vice president.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Toll road developer plans to float 122m in stocks
Toll road developer plans to float 122m in stocks JAKARTA (JP): PT Citra Marga Nusapahala, a major toll road developer, will offer new shares to the public next month to raise funds for the construction of a new toll road. The number of shares to be offered will be approximately 122 million which represents 24.4 percent of the company's enlarged number of stocks. The new shares, each with a par value of Rp 500 (22.8 U.S.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
GE-Tenaga gas turbine deal
GE-Tenaga gas turbine deal KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): General Electric (GE) of the United States signed a partnership agreement yesterday with Malaysia's electricity supplied Tenaga Nasional to maintain gas turbines built by the American power supplies giant. GE signed two agreements with Tenaga to transfer gas turbine technology to the Malaysian company and jointly run a workshop to service gas turbines in Malaysia's central Selangor state.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
53 couples married off
53 couples married off Another 53 poor couples were married off at the Kalideres bus terminal in West Jakarta on Thursday because their current marriage status is still considered illegal. During the collective wedding, the brides and bridegrooms, all residents of the Kamal and Tegalalur sub-districts, were formally registered at the local Islamic Marriage Office and now must abide by the rights and obligations of husbands and wives.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
AIDS victims must not be forgotten
AIDS victims must not be forgotten JAKARTA (JP): As the anti-AIDS campaign is escalating in Indonesia, there is one thing that the nation should not forget -- dealing with the victims of the fatal disease. Nona Poeroe Utomo, the director of the Indonesian AIDS Foundation, said yesterday the AIDS victims and their families need plenty of counseling from experts to help them get through the difficult times.
Sat, 26 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Semarang wants own TV studio
Semarang wants own TV studio SEMARANG: Minister of Information Harmoko has given the green light to Central Java request to build its own television studio for the state-owned TVRI. The provincial government has already designated a five- hectare plot in Pucang Gading in eastern Semarang for the studio. Head of the TVRI mobile production station in Semarang, Nusjirwan Rustian Utjin said however that the provincial government has to fork out a huge amount for the studio.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Up to 200 still missing on Merapi
Up to 200 still missing on Merapi JAKARTA (JP): As many as 200 people were still not accounted for by yesterday, three days following the eruption of Mount Merapi in Central Java which has already killed 32 people. Minister of Health Sujudi, who reported the condition of the victims to President Soeharto, said afterwards that the authorities feared for the safety of between 100 to 200 people who are believed trapped in areas no longer accessible following Tuesday's eruption.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Seminar on agribusiness
Seminar on agribusiness JAKARTA (JP): A number of experts on agribusiness will speak at a seminar organized by the Ministry of Agriculture on Dec. 2 and Dec. 3. A ministry spokesman said the speakers will include entrepreneurs Probosutedjo and Mooryati Soedibyo and scholar Sri Edi Swasono. Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah will give the keynote speech.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mailbox needed
Mailbox needed From Neraca Letters are an essential means of communication. However in order that their function is properly served and to facilitate postage, the number of mailboxes must be increased. For example, along Jl. Kebon Jeruk Raya, West Jakarta, I can hardly find any mailboxes. I have to walk a great distance to post a letter. Letters are an effective way to send news to one another, especially for those who do not own a telephone. So adequate mailboxes should be provided.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta promotes tourism aboard
Jakarta promotes tourism aboard JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Public Welfare Affairs Tb Rais kicked off a two-day promotion tour in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on Wednesday night. In his speech at a luncheon to mark the opening of the promotion, Rais said that as Jakarta does not possess any natural beauty the main focus of the promotion is conventions.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Canadian killed in accident
Canadian killed in accident SERANG, West Java: A Canadian was killed and another badly injured in a car accident on the Serang-Cilegon highway on Wednesday, the Antara news agency reported. Yan McLyn, aged 42, was killed instantly, while his compatriot identified only as 41-year-old Ted by Antara, is in a coma and has been flown to Singapore for medical attention. Their Indonesian driver, Lukman, was also killed in the accident.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Perumka raises fares for executive, business class
Perumka raises fares for executive, business class BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The state-owned railway company Perumka raises its fares today for executive and business class passengers, both for long and short-distance services in Java, by a range of one to 16 percent.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday. Poolside - BBQ Night with Hawaiian Band, Wednesday. * Sheraton Lagoon Nusa Dua Beach: Poolside Terrace - Janger Cultural Performance, Friday. Pasar Ikan Seafood Market, Saturday.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Social gap
Social gap From Surya All luxurious cars used during the meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Jakarta two years ago were sold out. Now following the end of the APEC meeting in Bogor, the cars for the forum which cost around Rp. 1 billion each also sold like peanuts. This certainly does not come as a surprise to some people because they are used to such transactions. This means that Indonesia has many super rich people who are capable of buying expensive things.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Plan on `Agropolitan' announced
Plan on `Agropolitan' announced JAKARTA (JP): The Municipal Agriculture Office has drawn up a strategic plan for maximizing the use of small plots of land by planting crops with high economic value. Maharanto, the chief of the office, said that the "agropolitan" policy was established to cope with the fact that the area of farmland in Jakarta has decreased every year to make way for construction.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) recovered yesterday after sharp declines on the previous two days. The JSX Composite Index, which incurred a total loss of 23 points on Tuesday and Wednesday, gained ground to close 6.5 points higher at 488.49 in active trading yesterday. The GTDBS-50 Index also showed a better performance to close higher at Rp 114.59 as compared to 112.78 on the previous day.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Trade ties with foreigners
Trade ties with foreigners Frequently I read in the newspapers statements by politicians, both Indonesian and foreign, stating the need for closer industrial and trade ties between Indonesia and foreign countries. There is indeed no doubt of closer ties being necessary if Indonesia is to keep abreast of modern technology and to compete with other Asian nations.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Public telephone needed
Public telephone needed From Neraca Through this letter I would like to call on PT Telkom to provide more public telephones along Jl. Sultan Agung. The present public telephones are not enough to serve the needs of the community living around the area. Particularly in need is the area between Pasaraya and Pasar Rumput. Also PT Telkom needs to consider installing card operated telephones in the same area for long distance call purposes. ARDILA LASMANA INDRA KESUMA Jakarta
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Distinguished exporters win state recognition
Distinguished exporters win state recognition JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday awarded 59 "distinguished exporters", saying that all government institutions must improve coordinated efforts to support the growth of Indonesia's exports in the new era of trade liberalization.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt not to interfere in NU congress
Govt not to interfere in NU congress JAKARTA (JP): The government promised the 34 million members of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) yesterday that it would not interfere in the organization's congress next month. "We will give them (NU members) freedom to organize their congress and elect their new chairman," Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman told journalists after a meeting with ministers and top officials under his coordination.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Law on foundation
Law on foundation From Republika Whatever the results of the next Kaliurang meeting in Yogyakarta are, the issue of Arief Budiman should be able to serve as an "eye opener" in the effort to improve the system of "Foundations." We understand that in order to complete the working system of a foundation, the House of Representatives will shortly discuss a bill on Foundations. The law should include details on how a foundation which deals with education should be managed.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Golf course causes sedimentation
Golf course causes sedimentation The National Aeronautics and Space Research Institute has determined that the construction of the Pantai Indah Kapuk golf course and real estate complexes in North Jakarta is accelerating sedimentation along the coast. The sedimentation is caused mainly by the reckless felling of mangrove trees by the developers of the projects, Bidawi Hasyim, the institute's marine researcher, was quoted by the Antara news agency as saying.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m TV Series: Kubuto 3:05 Langka dan Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:00 School Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Science Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Dunia Pustaka 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Karya Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Nusantara Star 9:00 World News 9:30 Quiz: Siapa Dia 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Writing contest winners named
Writing contest winners named Dian Purwitasari, a student of SMA 34 Jakarta, has won the grand prize in the annual writing competition held by the Lions Club and the United Nations Information Center. The center reported yesterday that the competition was held along with a variety of other activities in observance of UN Day, Oct. 24.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang frees top tax official
Tangerang frees top tax official TANGERANG (JP): Although the Supreme Court has yet to announce its decision, the Tangerang Penitentiary has released a former official of the local Tax Service Office convicted of manipulating invoices worth Rp 2.4 billion (US$1.1 million). The spokesman for the Tangerang District Court, J.H.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police vow to stay away from PDI conflict
Police vow to stay away from PDI conflict JAKARTA (JP): The national police pledged yesterday they would stay away from any leadership conflicts within the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI). Spokesman for the national police Brig. Gen. I Ketut Ratta said the police will leave it up to PDI leaders to resolve the conflict over the dual leadership of the East Java party chapter. "It is their business and it is up to them to manage it," he was quoted by Antara news agency as saying.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Overpass badly damaged
Overpass badly damaged From Media Indonesia The iron flooring of the viaduct at Jl. Daan Mogot, in front of the Immigration Complex, West Jakarta, has become too rusty to properly support the weight of pedestrians and needs repairing. Pedestrians must walk on the part where the girders are for a safe crossing. Crossing the bridge at night can be dangerous as there is no lighting. The bridge is used daily by a lot of people, especially school children.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Better economic outlook
Better economic outlook Most analysts foresee a much rosier economic situation for Indonesia next year. Barring any extraordinary external shocks or adverse political incidents, the country's economy is predicted to grow by a respectable rate of minimally seven percent, compared to an estimated 6.5 percent to 6.7 percent this year. The fundamentals of the economy are assessed as fairly sound.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Japan's village industry
Japan's village industry In his recent visit to Japan, East Java Governor Basofi Soedirman was impressed by the "one village, one product" concept. On returning home he envisaged implementing the concept in his province. In our view, analysis of local needs and constraints should be made before this concept is carried out. So far, one village in East Java produces a variety of products. Its strength is that if one product does not do well in the market, other products may.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN moving early on trade liberalization
ASEAN moving early on trade liberalization JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will hold a series of meetings to boost sub- regional cooperation in an effort to accelerate trade liberalization.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ex-Bapindo boss gets eight years for corruption
Ex-Bapindo boss gets eight years for corruption JAKARTA (JP): A former president of Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) was sentenced to eight years imprisonment yesterday for his role in a loan scam that brought the state bank to the verge of bankruptcy early this year. The South Jakarta District Court found Towil Heryoto, 55, guilty on charges of corruption.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Oil prices likely to rise to $18 a barrel next year
Oil prices likely to rise to $18 a barrel next year JAKARTA (JP): Oil expert Subroto predicted yesterday that oil prices on the world market are likely to increase to US$18 a barrel, provided that Iraq does not enter the market. Speaking at a seminar here, Subroto, a former secretary general and president of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), explained that the price increase is projected from the improvement in the world economy which increases the demand for oil.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Students next for AIDS test
Students next for AIDS test JEMBER, East Java: Local health authorities are taking their anti-AIDS campaign to university students next, having already conducted blood tests on high-risk groups such as prostitutes. The head of the Jember Health Office, Nur Achmat, said blood tests are being conducted to check for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which causes the fatal AIDS, Antara reported. Nobody tested HIV positive in the campaign's first phase on 400 people in high risk groups, he said.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ramos wants GATT ratified
Ramos wants GATT ratified MANILA (Reuter): President Fidel Ramos and a top businessman on Wednesday urged the Philippine Senate to ratify the new GATT world trade treaty, saying failure to do so would spell disaster. Ramos brushed aside fears that domestic industries will perish if the country adopts freer trade and warned the local economy would be isolated unless the Philippines accepted the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Semarang wants own TV studio
Semarang wants own TV studio SEMARANG: Minister of Information Harmoko has given the green light to Central Java request to build its own television studio for the state-owned TVRI. The provincial government has already designated a five- hectare plot in Pucang Gading in eastern Semarang for the studio. Head of the TVRI mobile production station in Semarang, Nusjirwan Rustian Utjin said however that the provincial government has to fork out a huge amount for the studio.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Many distributors involved in fake fuel sale: Police
Many distributors involved in fake fuel sale: Police JAKARTA (JP): City Police have found strong indications that many owners of diesel fuel distribution companies are directly involved in the mixing and selling of fake fuel in and around the city. "We need strong support from the public for our investigations by giving us more information about the distributors' illegal activities," Head of Operational Affairs of the Special Alert Police Squad, Capt. Syaiful Bd. said yesterday.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
UMNO leadership
UMNO leadership The recent United Malay National Organization (UMNO) general assembly saw several key issues being discussed, but the main focus was undoubtedly on the strength and morality of the leadership in a booming economy. Being the main party of the ruling National Front, UMNO's leadership is critical for the well-being of Malaysians.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Grand master Utut draws with Seirawan
Grand master Utut draws with Seirawan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one grand master Utut Adianto accepted American grand master Yasser Seirawan's offer to draw at the 25th move in their third-round duel here yesterday. The draw, earlier than Wednesday's, which was agreed upon at the 29th move, enabled the 1991 U.S. champion, who has an elo rating of 2,605, to maintain a 2-1 lead. It cut to half, Utut's targeted 10-point increase in his present elo rating.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
AIDS victim ostracized
AIDS victim ostracized MALANG, East Java: The Malang Regency office has launched an investigation into reports that a woman who has AIDS and gave birth last month has now been ostracized by fellow villagers. "We're sending a team to Baturetno village," Malang Regent Abdul Hamid was quoted by the Antara news agency as saying. Baturetno village chief Trisno Sunardi said most villagers rejected the presence of the woman, identified by Antara by her initials Mrs. Sul.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Which direction will APEC take from Bogor?
Which direction will APEC take from Bogor? The Nov. 15 Bogor accord underlined the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum leaders' commitment to achieving trade and investment liberalization by 2020. Furthermore, there is agreement on bringing new protection moves to a standstill. Noted economist Mari Pangestu argues that exposition of the various options toward achieving the goal is imperative for the next APEC meeting.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Better welfare for fishermen sought
Better welfare for fishermen sought JAKARTA (JP): The Deputy Governor for People's Welfare, R.S. Museno, has underlined the importance of improving the welfare of fishermen living in the city. "A well-planned strategy in fishery development with the aim of improving fishermen's welfare is needed," Museno said at a national meeting of fishery offices, which ended yesterday.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
E. Timorese protesters leave Indonesia
E. Timorese protesters leave Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The 29 East Timorese students, occupying the U.S. embassy compound since Nov. 12, left Jakarta for asylum in Portugal yesterday. Henry Fournier, head of the Regional Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross, said that they flew out of the country on KLM flight 838 yesterday evening.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
More questions than answers after Bogor
More questions than answers after Bogor By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Though economic leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum were all smiles as President Soeharto triumphantly announced the results of the "Bogor Declaration," many watching soon began to ponder on the consequences of what had been pronounced.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Major conflict looms on campus of Satya Wacana
Major conflict looms on campus of Satya Wacana SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): A major conflict is looming at the prestigious Satya Wacana Christian University after the managing foundation refused a presidium formed last week to end the plagued internal dispute. The refusal is likely to turn the campus into a "battle field" for the numerous groups who have different opinions on how the conflict should be resolved.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta to help other cities with development
Jakarta to help other cities with development JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will assist members of the City Coordination Board in its efforts to help speed up the physical development of other cities. Secretary general of the board A. Munir told reporters at City Hall yesterday that Jakarta has more experience and special skills to help other cities in this field.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Savor some ASEAN cuisine downtown
Savor some ASEAN cuisine downtown By Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): It's possible to get to know popular dishes of neighboring countries at a dining venue downtown. Consider it an introduction to an intriguing variety of daily fare, as new tastes of familiar edibles are available at the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) food festival. The Sari Nusantara Restaurant, on the ground floor of the Duta Merlin shopping center on Jl.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI to field 23 shuttlers in Grand Prix finals
RI to field 23 shuttlers in Grand Prix finals JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has firmly set its sights on sweeping at least three of the four titles up for grabs in the Grand Prix Finals from Dec. 7-12 in Bangkok, where it will parade a total of 22 shuttlers in the season-ending badminton tournament. "Barring any unforeseeable circumstances and major upsets, we are very upbeat about reaching this target," coach Indra Gunawan said.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Incentives needed for sluggish bond market
Incentives needed for sluggish bond market JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government needs to issue special incentives and ease tax rulings to reinvigorate dormant trading on the secondary market of bond instruments. Basjiruddin A. Sarida, the president of the Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSE), said yesterday the government's role in mobilizing the secondary market of debt instruments is urgently needed.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Quake shakes Tarutung again
Quake shakes Tarutung again TARUTUNG, North Sumatra: An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale shook the Tarutung regency on Thursday morning, the second quake registered in the area in the past week. The quake, lasting for around five minutes, sent people in Tarutung scurrying out of their homes in fright, according to the Antara news agency. There were no reports of casualties. (emb)
Fri, 25 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Private networks welcome competition from TVRI
Private networks welcome competition from TVRI JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's five current private television stations say they welcome greater competition from TVRI, which will soon be revamped, but warned against allowing the state- owned network to run advertisements. Executives of the five commercial networks said a restructured TVRI would be welcomed as it would stimulate more competition in the TV industry to provide better programming for viewers.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mt. Merapi death toll rises to 27
Mt. Merapi death toll rises to 27 YOGYAKARTA (JP): Mount Merapi remained active as the official body counts from Tuesday's eruption rose to 27 yesterday and 5,000 people fled to safer ground from nearby villages. Search and rescue workers said 34 people were still missing, while health authorities listed 500 people admitted to hospitals in the city, or treated at the temporary health posts set up in evacuation centers in Sleman.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Salim enters Malaysia
Salim enters Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Indonesia's largest conglomerate has bought 20 percent of a Malaysian flour-milling company to spearhead its entry into the local market, a newspaper here reported yesterday. Salim Group, controlled by Indonesian tycoon Liem Sioe Liong, paid 32.5 million ringgit (US$13 million) for a 20 percent stake in Kuantan Flour Mills (KFM), The Star daily quoted industry sources as saying. The acquisition involved five million shares at 6.50 ringgit each.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bad fuel
Bad fuel From Bisnis Indonesia I usually buy fuel for my car at two gas stations -- the one in Jl. Kemang Raya and the other in Jl. Warung Buncit, South Jakarta. Lately I have found that the engine produces a strange smell, something like the smell of kerosene. In connection with the reports of premium being mixed with kerosene, I believe the authority (Pertamina) will take necessary measures to check all gas stations throughout Indonesia so that the consumers need not suffer a loss.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Traffic department needs funding
Traffic department needs funding The municipal authorities are facing a lack of funds for the construction of a number of bus shelters, traffic signs and other facilities needed on certain roads selected for the strict enforcement of the new set of higher traffic fines.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Conflict in UKSW deepens
Conflict in UKSW deepens SALATIGA, Central Java: Four new groups have emerged in the conflict-ridden Satya Wacana Christian University, challenging the "Pro-democracy Group", whose demand for the election of a new rector has been met. "Love and Peace", "The Victims of Conflict Movement", "Silent Majority" and "The Truth and Justice-seeking Group" met with members of the university's foundation last night, saying all conflicts should be ended through legal actions.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist), Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio, Monday to Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sunday from 12:30 p.m.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Seirawan maintains lead after a draw
Seirawan maintains lead after a draw JAKARTA (JP): American grand master Yasser Seirawan maintained a 1.5 - 0.5 lead over Indonesia's number one grand master Utut Adianto when they came to a draw in the second round yesterday in the 29th move. For Utut, who fell to Seirawan at the 47th move in Tuesday's battle, yesterday's draw, agreed upon at 29th move, was obviously a better result.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jiang fails to ease fears of Chinese influence
Jiang fails to ease fears of Chinese influence By Gilles Campion BEIJING (AFP): President Jiang Zemin returned home Tuesday after a four-country tour and a major summit that failed to remove fears about Chinese influence in Southeast Asia. Jiang rounded off the tour in Vietnam, after visiting Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, where he also attended a summit of the 18-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Let them go,' Soeharto says of 29 E. Timorese
`Let them go,' Soeharto says of 29 E. Timorese JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday said that any East Timorese who still opposes Indonesia's integration of East Timor could leave the country. In his first reported comment on the plan by 29 East Timorese protesters to go to Portugal, Soeharto was quoted as saying: "Let them go to Portugal. We have no objection if the 29 at the U.S.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Marsinah murder case takes a new twist
Marsinah murder case takes a new twist JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Judi Susanto, who was sentenced to 17 years imprisonment by the Surabaya District Court last June, has been cleared of all charges of killing labor activist Marsinah by the East Java High Court. His defense lawyers Pieter Talaway and Trimoelja D. Soerjadi told The Jakarta Post last night that they had been informed by the High Court about the verdict that overruled the District Court's earlier decision.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
26 generals inducted at graduation ceremony
26 generals inducted at graduation ceremony JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of the almost 1,400 students in Open University's graduation ceremony at its Ciputat campus on Tuesday stood out; if not by their uniforms, then most definitely by their crew cuts. They were members of the Armed Forces (ABRI) who have taken advantage of the degree programs offered by the state-run college. Twenty-six of them were senior ranking officers.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia losing competitive edge in world textile
Indonesia losing competitive edge in world textile JAKARTA (JP): Local textile producers say Indonesia's textiles and textile-related products have lost their competitive edge on international markets due to their high production costs. They explained at a hearing with Commission VI of the House of Representatives yesterday that components supporting the high costs include rises in electricity rates, interest rates, labor wages as well as raw material prices.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
I hail Ligina!
I hail Ligina! From Suara Karya I have great enthusiasm for the Liga Indonesia Soccer Competition Tournament (Ligina). The Ligina competition, which involves 34 clubs, is unique in that amateur group will play professionals. This kind of combination will give enjoyable games to football fans. The public will also see a number of foreign players, mainly from Africa and East Europe. We hope this competition will constitute the beginning of a reawakening of Indonesian soccer.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Curbing radio stations
Curbing radio stations From Media Indonesia I hail the plan of the Jakarta Provincial Office of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications to curb the usage of communication radio equipment. I have great concerns over the use of radio frequencies by amateur radio transmitters. In relation to this I would like to give some suggestions. * There are some members of society who operate communication radio stations without permission from authorized body.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices closed lower on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with most issues loosing ground in heavy trading. The broad-based Composite Index closed more than 16 points lower at 482 yesterday from 498.66 on Tuesday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also weakened to close at 112.78 from 117.91.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Japan reacts coolly to "comfort women" report
Japan reacts coolly to "comfort women" report TOKYO (Reuter): Japan has reacted coolly to a report by an international jurists' group urging it to pay financial compensation to Asian women used as sex slaves for its soldiers during World War II. Chief Cabinet Secretary Kozo Igarashi said on Tuesday that Japan was already examining ways of addressing the so-called "comfort women" issue through ways other than individual compensation.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tania Maria brings jazz to Jakarta
Tania Maria brings jazz to Jakarta Tania Maria, one of the best known female jazz singers of the United States, will give 12 concerts from Dec. 5 to Dec. 10 at the Blue Note Jazz Club and Restaurant at central Jakarta. Maria, who hails from Brazil and prefers to consider herself a pianist, was ushered into the American music world by guitarist Charlie Byrd, who introduced her to Carl Jefferson, chief of Concords Records.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Plant thievery will be punished
Plant thievery will be punished JAKARTA (JP): Bogor Mayor H. Eddy Gunardi has ordered his subordinates to take stern action against people found guilty of damaging and stealing plants in the city's parks. Stern measures are needed to prevent people from interfering with the Bogor administration's efforts to maintain the beauty of Bogor.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Land reclamation may be benefical to all
Land reclamation may be benefical to all JAKARTA (JP): Speaker of City Council MH Ritonga expected yesterday that the land reclamation, aimed at developing a picturesque waterfront in North Jakarta, will be useful to all Jakartans. "We are hoping that the new waterfront area will not create exclusivity, social envy or oppose development concepts," Ritonga said in a press conference in reference to an upcoming seminar on land reclamation.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Apartment business expected to blossom
Apartment business expected to blossom JAKARTA (JP): Aldo Putra Brasali, the director of the Brasali Group, a property company, said yesterday that housing business prospects in Indonesia will not fare as bad as earlier predicted as the demand for property, especially housing, will keep strong. Aldo said that the demand for housing and shopping centers will keep increasing, while the demand for office space and five- star hotels will decrease.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
12 RI officers to monitor cease-fire
12 RI officers to monitor cease-fire ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): Twelve Indonesian military officers have arrived in this southern city to monitor the cease- fire agreement between the Philippine government and Moslem guerrillas, sources in the cease-fire committee said yesterday.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Envoy's remark hurts Thai FM
Envoy's remark hurts Thai FM BANGKOK (AFP): Sparks flew yesterday between Thailand's new foreign minister and the Saudi charge d'affaires over the Saudi envoy's remark that he expects at least 100 pieces of Saudi jewels missing in Thailand to be recovered. The Foreign Ministry confirmed that Minister Thaksin Shinawatra wanted to talk to Saudi envoy Mohammed Said Khoja about his statements to the press, but had not formally summoned the diplomat.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC's note of caution
APEC's note of caution Trade liberalization as envisaged in the recent Bogor Declaration, with its staggered deadlines to make an allowance for the different stages of economic development of its members, is colored by many shades of opportunism. Far too many that Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad felt it necessary to add a clear note of caution, thus making the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum's document sensibly just short of unanimity.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
CitraLand gets $40m loan
CitraLand gets $40m loan PT CitraLand Liang Court, one of the Ciputra Group's subsidiaries, has gotten a syndicated loan of US$40 million from 10 foreign and domestic private banks. A memorandum of agreement for the loan was signed yesterday by representatives of CitraLand Liang Court and the 10 banks. Candra Ciputra, president of PT CitraLand Liang Court, said the loan will be used to finance the development of the CitraLand Regency apartments on Jl. Dr. Satrio, Central Jakarta.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI sends early signals to SEA Games rivals
RI sends early signals to SEA Games rivals JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is all set to reign supreme again in the 18th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, next year. "We are determined to continue to be the region's strongest sporting powerhouse. There is no way Thailand can dislodge us from the pole position again as they did when hosting the 13th Games at home in 1985," National Sports Council (KONI) president Surono stressed here on Tuesday.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ki Soeratman dies at 71
Ki Soeratman dies at 71 YOGYAKARTA (JP): A respected scholar and Chairman of the Supreme Council of Taman Siswa education institute, Ki Soeratman, died on Tuesday night and was buried in Taman Wijaya Brata yesterday. He was 71 years of age. Among those who attended his funeral were Council's Deputy Chairman Ki Boerhanuddin Loebis and local government officials. Soeratman died at the Panti Rapih hospital and is survived by his wife Darsiti and one child.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: Wedding JP/arh NEWLY WED: Subagyo Pr (right) chief editor of the Mutiara weekly and a member of the board of commissioners of PT Bina Media Tenggara, the publisher of The Jakarta Post, and his wife (left) receive guests at the wedding reception for his daughter Alphina Laksmiwardhani (third from right) and new son-in-law Spyridon Zapantis (third from left). The reception was held at the Pondok Indah Golf & Country Club in Jakarta.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ramos welcomes deal on Spratlys
Ramos welcomes deal on Spratlys MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos welcomed yesterday an agreement between China and Vietnam to discuss territorial issues in the South China Sea. "This will improve the atmosphere of stability, friendship and harmony among the claimants," President Ramos told reporters at a news conference.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Wide World Of Kids 3:05 Gelar Tari 3:30 Film 4:30 Children's Stories 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama: Potret Kami 8:05 TV Drama: Harapan Nan Sirna 9:00 World News 9:30 People and Event 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
1,000 tourist police groomed
1,000 tourist police groomed JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) is currently grooming a squad of 1,000 police officers with the task of protecting the safety of tourists. Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication Joop Ave disclosed yesterday that preparations are well underway and the squad will soon be deployed at the nation's favorite tourist spots, the Antara news agency reported.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt to procure 81,000 fishing ships in 5 years
Govt to procure 81,000 fishing ships in 5 years JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs investments of at least Rp 8.8 trillion (US$4.09 billion) for the procurement of 81,069 fishing vessels in the next five years, says a minister. Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharrsjah said yesterday that around Rp 6.4 trillion of the total investment requirement is expected to come from foreign investors and another Rp 2.4 trillion from local companies.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Merapi strikes again
Merapi strikes again From time to time Mother Nature still asks for sacrifices from our people. In a country, which is dotted by so many volcanoes and crisscrossed by wild rivers, we are often reminded that the behavior of the nature is still beyond our power to control. Many rivers overflow during rainy seasons, inundating not only our rural areas, but also our urban centers, and, here and there, the volcanoes erupt.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Airlines want control of FIR to be national
Airlines want control of FIR to be national JAKARTA (JP): Domestic air carriers yesterday urged legislators to encourage the government to take control of the flight information region (FIR) from Singapore as soon as Indonesia is capable to operate such a system.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Eco-labeling criteria setting complicated
Eco-labeling criteria setting complicated JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Eco-labeling Agency finds it complicated to set workable criteria for forest management but vowed yesterday it would never bow to foreign pressure. The chairman of the agency's working group, Emil Salim, said experts were racing against time to establish the criteria that would be tested on three forest concessionaires next year.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Title holders win opener at World Doubles
Title holders win opener at World Doubles JAKARTA (JP): Defending champions Paul Haarhuis and Jacco Eltingh of the Netherlands entertained a small but lively crowd at the Senayan Indoor stadium with an opening win over Spanish team of Sergio Casal and Emilio Sanchez in the ATP World Doubles finals yesterday. Playing in the Red Group before cheering fans, the Dutch team survived a tight second set on course to a 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) victory.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
East Java wants Gus Dur to retain NU top position
East Java wants Gus Dur to retain NU top position JAKARTA (JP): East Java yesterday also announced its support for the re-election of Abdurrahman Wahid, who hopes to stay at the helm of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) when Indonesia's largest Moslem organization elects its leaders at a congress next week.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Crackdown on lazy civil servants
Crackdown on lazy civil servants PURWOKERTO, Central Java: A week-long "Operation Discipline" has caught 150 civil servants and 70 students heading home before the end of office and school hours. Most of the civil servants caught in the operation were junior and senior high school teachers and employees of the ministry of education and culture, state-owned banks and state companies, head of the operation's special team Srimoyo Tamtomo told The Jakarta Post.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
More one-way traffic introduced
More one-way traffic introduced The city will introduce new one-way traffic regulations in a number of areas in East, South and West Jakarta in a bid to further facilitate traffic flow, the Traffic and Land Transportation Control Agency announced yesterday. The new regulations in East Jakarta and South Jakarta will be implemented starting tomorrow, while those in West Jakarta will go into effect starting on Tuesday, Murachman, the head of the agency's traffic affairs section, said.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Young prostitutes netted in discotheque
Young prostitutes netted in discotheque JAKARTA (JP): City police have arrested the operators and staff in the raid of a discotheque and massage parlor in West Jakarta along with a number of 14-year-old masseuses believed to give sexual favors to their customers. The raid is part of the city's police operation against discotheques and massage parlors strongly believed to have changed the formal status of their businesses into brothels.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
JSX and LSE sign pact on technology exchange
JSX and LSE sign pact on technology exchange JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) will soon cooperate in fields of information and technology. The memorandum of understanding on the cooperation was signed by Felia Salim, the research and development director of the JSX, and John Camp, the LSE chairman, in London Tuesday. Felia said that the cooperation will include exchanges of staff, technology and information as well as a joint training program.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Farming strategy needs changing
Farming strategy needs changing This is the second of two articles on upland farming. By Rusdian Lubis JAKARTA (JP): Is it necessary to formalize common property rights? Up to the present day there are conflicting opinions on the effort to legalize land rights. The formalization of farmers' land rights is expected to give them a sense of security and a sense of sharing, and will encourage them to participate in conserving natural resources.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
OSJ cancels concert due to lack of fund
OSJ cancels concert due to lack of fund JAKARTA (JP): A year after new management and funding sources brought back the Jakarta Symphony Orchestra (OSJ), the old problem of funding has forced the management to cancel a show planned for Nov. 28 at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta. "We were taken by surprise," said the deputy manager of the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Hussein Wijaya, but added that he understood the situation. "It just shows how difficult it is to present a serious orchestra," Wijaya said.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Criminal Code: Article 510
Criminal Code: Article 510 From Suara Karya Article 510 of the Criminal Code stipulates: "A fine of Rp 25,000 shall be imposed on those who, without prior permission from the police head, (1) hold a party or public entertainment event and (2) hold a procession on public roads. Many people, including lawyers, interpret this article as applying to such activities as parties, processions in open spaces, entertainment like movies, carnivals, bands, dramas etc.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto, Kim hold 'car talk' over telephone
Soeharto, Kim hold 'car talk' over telephone JAKARTA (JP): South Korean President Kim Young-sam held a 24- minute telephone conversation with President Soeharto yesterday to follow-up last week's bilateral talks on the prospect of establishing a Korean automotive plant in Indonesia.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bugis community apologizes for Timorese killing
Bugis community apologizes for Timorese killing DILI, East Timor (JP): The Bugis community here has apologized to the East Timorese people for the recent murder of a local trader by one of its members, an incident that triggered much political tension during the APEC gathering. Members of this South Sulawesi community have sent a letter to key local government and military officials as well as bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo in which they condemn the Nov.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Piles of rubbish in Bogor
Piles of rubbish in Bogor From Media Indonesia As a new resident in Bogor I would like to participate in making the slogan Tegar Beriman (peaceful, clean, beautiful and convenient) a reality. Near the Cimanggu Housing Complex, in Jl. Begonia Raya to be precise, you'd be surprised to see a large pile of rubbish almost blocking the road. The garbage produces an unpleasant smell and flies swarm around it before flying to nearby houses.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Putting emphasis more on learning
Putting emphasis more on learning By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): It has been said that a good teacher is one who constantly and continuously studies or learns. The moment teachers stop learning, they begin to decline in their teaching competence. When they stop reading anything related to their teaching functions, then they will no longer be capable of performing a good teaching job. They will become dead wood.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cleaning services to be disciplined
Cleaning services to be disciplined JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta Mayor Sutardjianto has threatened to take stern measures against private-owned cleaning service companies which are found guilty of violating project contracts. Sutardjianto said that the mayoralty has entrusted the work along mayoralty streets to four cleaning service companies.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Major reservoirs face water crisis
Major reservoirs face water crisis JATILUHUR (JP): The current prolonged draught has caused a sharp drop in water levels in the Jatiluhur, Cirata and Saguling reservoirs. The crisis is feared to worsen if rains do not fall next month. In mid-November, the water level of Jatiluhur was only 3.3 meters from its lowest permissible level while that of Cirata and Saguling was 2,9 and 2.7 meters, respectively.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Army, police vow to bust brokers
Army, police vow to bust brokers SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan (JP): Local military and police commands have vowed to work hand in hand to bust illegal labor brokers operating along the borders of Sabah, East Malaysia and East Kalimantan. Commander of the local military command Col. Gunawan Koswara said joint operations would be implemented in Nunukan and Tarakan, well-known as transit points for Indonesian workers heading to East Malaysia, the Antara news agency reported.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ramos certifies anti-dumping measure
Ramos certifies anti-dumping measure MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos approved yesterday an anti-dumping measure to protect small and medium scale business enterprises if the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is ratified. The measure provides protection to locally manufactured products by preventing the uncontrolled entry of imported goods into the country even after the GATT takes effect.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
BP to invest $2b in Vietnam
BP to invest $2b in Vietnam HANOI (AFP): British Petroleum plans to invest US$2 billion to develop gas infrastructure in Vietnam by the end of the century, the company's local manager said in an interview published yesterday.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fight collusion!
Fight collusion! From Surabaya Post The community hailed Prof. Soemitro's statement to reporters that collusion must be fought. Meanwhile Director General of Tax Fuad Bawazier categorized positive collusion from negative collusion. According to him, negative collusion occurs between officials and businessmen, and is based on personal interest. It is very difficult to identify and prove this type of collusion.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Governor warns of flooding
Governor warns of flooding Governor of Jakarta Surjadi Soedirdja wants Jakartans to prepare themselves for the floods sure to come in the current rainy season. Speaking to reporters on Monday, the governor told people to start cleaning the garbage out of the gutters in their neighborhoods so that the drains will function properly. The governor also warned the public not to worsen the problem by throwing trash into rivers and canals.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Students fired for rape
Students fired for rape DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Three students were dismissed from a private high school after the police charged them with the raping a young woman. "The school's decision to dismiss the three students can be justified as a form of punishment," Lt. Col. Lalu Budiardja, spokesman for the local police, was quoted by the Antara news agency as saying on Monday.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Handicapped people defend their rights
Handicapped people defend their rights JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Disabled Peoples' Association yesterday condemned the denial of disabled women's reproductive rights in some foreign countries.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Agriculture development strategy needs changes (1)
Agriculture development strategy needs changes (1) This is the first of two articles on upland farming. By Rusdian Lubis JAKARTA (JP): Nomadic and dry-land farmers have been blamed for the recent forest fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra. The farmers were responsible for 85 percent of the 5.1 million acres of forests destroyed by fires, Kompas reported Oct. 22. Debates over the data and culprits aside, it is high time to look at these two groups of farmers.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The price slump continued on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), with the price declines taking place across the board. After suffering a loss of more than three points on Monday, the JSX Composite Index lost another nine points to close at 498.66 yesterday. The GTDBS-50 Index also significantly dropped to close at 117.91, as compared to 119.73 on Monday.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC and tourism
APEC and tourism From Media Indonesia The APEC meeting is now a thing of the past. Included in the 18 heads of state/governments present at the meeting were the President of the United States, Japan's Prime Minister, South Korea's President and Australia's Prime Minister. A meeting of such magnitude was surely watched by TV viewers throughout the world. Up to now, many foreigners do not know Indonesia well. Many know Bali, but they do not know Bali is part of Indonesia.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Is BNI City approved?
Is BNI City approved? From Neraca We learned from the media that a kampong in the Dukuh Atas area, Central Jakarta, is called "BNI City". In this area BNI bank and a hotel of international standards have been built. More luxurious buildings are going to be built later. According to the regulation, even a name of a street must have the approval of the legislative body. So in this case, has the legislative body given its approval in naming the village "BNI City"?
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Toll roads and traffic jams
Toll roads and traffic jams From Neraca More and more hawkers are now selling their goods on the congested toll roads. Motorists who hope to have a convenient, fast drive on the toll roads may no longer be surprised to find themselves being trapped in a traffic jam. Then the hawkers take advantage of the situation to sell their goods. The flow of the traffic is also hindered by workers who are waiting for trucks at the Tomang junctions to take them to Merak/Tangerang.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN phone links important
ASEAN phone links important MANILA (AFP): Regional cooperation in telecommunications among Southeast Asian nations can make the region "an attractive single market for foreign investment," according to International Telecommunications Union (ITU) analyst Michael Minges.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Three assault suspects arraigned
Three assault suspects arraigned Three men who allegedly attacked the son of Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief were arraigned at the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday. The three defendants are JZK, 16, GSH, 16 and HSH, 17. Suara Pembaruan daily reported yesterday that one of the three alleged attackers is the son of the chairman of an influential youth organization.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI expects more tourists
RI expects more tourists JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia can expect more foreign visitors in the near future due to the wide coverage of the recent meetings of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) here, a South Korean tourism executive says.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Economists upbeat about 1995 outlook
Economists upbeat about 1995 outlook JAKARTA (JP): Prominent macroeconomic analysts are predicting a brighter outlook for Indonesia's economy next year, with the manufacturing and construction sectors continuing to play dominant roles in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. Rizal Ramli of the Econit advisory group puts next year's GDP at 7.2 percent, as compared to the projected seven percent for this year.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Abilio apologizes to nation
Abilio apologizes to nation JAKARTA (JP): East Timor Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares yesterday apologized to the nation for the behavior of a group of East Timorese who staged a protest at the American embassy just as Indonesia was to host a major international event last week.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fresh conflict flares at Satya Wacana University
Fresh conflict flares at Satya Wacana University SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): A fresh row erupted at the Satya Wacana Christian University yesterday after two weeks of relative calm. The new commotion was triggered by anonymous leaflets criticizing university's key figures who dissolved the rectorate without involving the besieged rector, John JOI Ihalauw.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mandarin language
Mandarin language From Surabaya Post Making the Mandarin language one of the requirements for applying to a job is detrimental to the unity and integrity of the nation. It should be noted that Mandarin is only understood by people over 50 years old. In spite of that, it is essential to learn the language along with other foreign languages if we want to make progress. About 20 years ago B.M.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Significance of Bogor pact
Significance of Bogor pact We opt to take the course toward market economy with a critical view. We do not take this choice of stance alone, but with other countries. The road toward trade liberalization is long and winding.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
City govt to reorganize subdistrict administration
City govt to reorganize subdistrict administration JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will realign the subdistrict administration, including its personnel and building offices, in order to improve services. Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said that many subdistricts in the city do not have enough personnel and others have aging buildings, which are no longer adequate for the city administration's services.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police submit dossier of immigration officer
Police submit dossier of immigration officer JAKARTA (JP): Police say they have handed over the dossier of a high-ranking immigration official accused of using his gun in an irresponsible manner. "We delivered the dossier several weeks ago and the official has been released on bail," City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto told reporters after installing the new City Police spokesman Lt. Col. Bambang Haryoko, who replaces Col. Latief Rabar as of yesterday.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fifteen killed as Mt. Merapi spew hot lava
Fifteen killed as Mt. Merapi spew hot lava JAKARTA (JP): Mt. Merapi in Central Java spewed steam and lava at midday yesterday, killing 15 people, burning hundreds of others and leaving 36 missing. Thousands of people living in an area south of the volcano, which was immediately declared a danger zone, were evacuated by trucks to emergency shelters at government offices and school buildings.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pay hike for Maluku employees
Pay hike for Maluku employees AMBON, Maluku (JP): The provincial administration will increase the standard regional daily minimum wage from Rp 3,100 (US$1.4) to Rp 3,800 as of April next year, an officer said. "We cannot increase the standard minimum wage now because we just enforced the current minimum wage in August from the previous level of Rp 2,700 per day," Sadjid, head of the Maluku chapter of the local office of manpower, told the Antara news agency yesterday.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
RP starts road project
RP starts road project MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos yesterday launched a toll road project to link the capital with the former U.S. military bases at Clark and Subic Bay, which are being transformed into light industry enclaves. The first phase of the expressway project, to be undertaken by state-controlled Philippine National Construction Corp.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Porn video cassettes seized
Porn video cassettes seized SERANG, West Java (JP): Police here seized more than 100 pornographic video cassettes from an illegal duplication factory in Cilame, Serang, the Antara news agency reported yesterday. Lt. Col. Ridhwan Karim, head of the Serang District Police, said the police also seized three master cassettes in the factory, which the owner also used to sell and rent video cassettes.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Criminal a part of Timor protesters at U.S. embassy
Criminal a part of Timor protesters at U.S. embassy JAKARTA (JP): City police said yesterday that one of the 29 East Timorese currently staging a protest at the American Embassy is a wanted criminal. Speaking to reporters, City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto said the suspect, identified as Luis Maria Lopez, has been accused of being involved in the killing of a rival gang member in April, in the red light district of Bongkaran, Central Jakarta.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Three said injured in power plant accidents
Three said injured in power plant accidents JAKARTA (JP): Two non-governmental organizations yesterday urged the East Java government to take safety measures at a power transmitter in Gresik following a recent series of explosions that injured three people. The Indonesian Center for Environmental Law and the Surabaya chapter of the Legal Aid Institute have urged "immediate action" to prevent similar incidents occurring in the highly controversial power project.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
World doubles final swings into full gear
World doubles final swings into full gear JAKARTA (JP): The ATP World Doubles championship swings into full gear today when all eight teams lock horns at the Senayan tennis indoor stadium. Playing in the White Group, third seeds South Africa's Byron Black and Jonathan Stark of the U.S. set out on their long journey to live up their dreams of winning the championship against fellow multinational team of Australian David Adams and Andrei Olhovskiy of Russia.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC's survival shaky
APEC's survival shaky Tricked out in Indonesian batik camouflage gear, the 18 leaders of the Asian-pacific Economic Cooperation group beamed broadly at the camera, happy, no doubt, that the worst thing to emerge from the summit was having to turn out in public in their host's choice of attire. On the surface, the Jakarta exercise has been successful. Agreement has been reached. Decisions made.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
OPEC set to keep tab on output
OPEC set to keep tab on output By Frits H. Pangemanan KUTA, Bali (JP): The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) yesterday agreed to extend its output ceiling of 24.52 million barrels per day (bpd) until the end of 1995 and appointed a former Nigerian minister as secretary general. "We hope the extension of the output ceiling will gradually prop up oil prices on the world market to nearly US$20 a barrel," OPEC President I.B.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Man stole drug from army
Man stole drug from army BANDUNG, West Java (JP): An 18 year old man is on trial for stealing morphine from an army warehouse. Prosecutor Djuharia Anwar said in his indictment that JRS has stolen 455 ampules of HCL morphine, 224 ampules of Opial and 55 ampules of Decodid injection from the army's drug warehouse on Jl. Tongkeng, Bandung, on Aug. 19. He then sold the stolen morphine to some morphine addicts in the city, she said.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
MUI to hold 'halal' food expo
MUI to hold 'halal' food expo The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) will hold a halal (permitted by the Islamic laws) food exhibition at Istiqlal Mosque on Jan. 18 to 22. Aisyah Girindra, director of MUI's Institute of Food, Drug and Cosmetics Assessment, said that the exhibition will display various products from a number of food, drug and cosmetic companies.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Poor control of pipe the cause of leakage
Poor control of pipe the cause of leakage JAKARTA (JP): Director of the city owned water company PAM Jaya Syamsu Romly admitted that control over its water pipe installation projects is ineffective. The director told the City Council's Commission D in charge of development affairs in a meeting Monday night that the ineffective control has led to sloppy jobs in the installation of water networks, thereby causing a high level of water leaks.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Singapore's Goh sees 30% trade bonus from APEC
Singapore's Goh sees 30% trade bonus from APEC WELLINGTON (Reuter): Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said yesterday trade could soar by up to 30 percent in a planned Asia-Pacific free zone, but cautioned that working out details would be the real difficulty. "Based on experiences elsewhere, like in NAFTA (the North American Free Trade Agreement), I would believe that trade can go up by 20 to 30 percent right away from the day tariffs are brought down," Goh said.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC PR good lessons for RI business
APEC PR good lessons for RI business By Larry Pintak JAKARTA (JP): "Thank God for the kids at the embassy," were the words spoken by one of the dozens of Western TV correspondents covering the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting last week. It was cynical, but from the perspective of a television reporter who wanted to get on the air, it was also pragmatic. A United States embassy occupation. A minor riot in Dili.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Competition among private banks will get fiercer next year
Competition among private banks will get fiercer next year JAKARTA (JP): Analysts estimate that competition among private banks to raise funds from the public will be tighter next year, despite Bank Indonesia's warning which has called on them to slow down their lending growth rate. Laksamana Sukardi, a noted banking analyst, said here yesterday that competition will be fiercer as private banks will need a great amount of funds to meet stronger demand for credits.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Work harder on environment, Soeharto says
Work harder on environment, Soeharto says JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia still needs to work hard at preserving and strengthening the environment despite encouraging results on this front, President Soeharto said. Addressing a national coordination meeting on managing the environment yesterday, Soeharto said Indonesia has made significant progress in the 17 years since the appointment of a minister to deal specifically with environmental issues.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Exports expected to increase 16% yearly after GATT
Exports expected to increase 16% yearly after GATT JAKARTA (JP): The annual growth rate of Indonesia's exports are projected to increase by 16 percent after the implementation of the new General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) next year, Minister of Trade Satrio B. Joedono says. Speaking at a hearing with Commission VII of the House of Representatives yesterday, Joedono said the country's current annual export growth stands at 13.8 percent, much higher than the world's average growth of 5.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Leading Islamic groups warn against ties with Israel
Leading Islamic groups warn against ties with Israel JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of Indonesian Islamic groups sent a strong message yesterday against opening diplomatic relations with Israel, only weeks after a prominent Indonesian Moslem scholar urged Jakarta to reconsider its refusal of ties with the Jewish state.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bogor after APEC meeting
Bogor after APEC meeting From Kompas Thirty-five years ago, when I was still a girl, I loved to spend my holidays in Puncak. We went there via Bogor. Back then Bogor was nice, cool and clean. But now, in spite of its slogan Tegar Beriman (an acronym for orderly, fresh, clean, beautiful and safe), Bogor is no longer as convenient and safe as it used to be. Surprisingly, when the APEC meeting was about to convene, we found Bogor truly more beautiful and cleaner than it was 35 years ago.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Seirawan upsets Utut in opening duel
Seirawan upsets Utut in opening duel JAKARTA (JP): American grand master Yasser Seirawan upset Indonesia's number one grand master Utut Adianto on the first day of their four-day duel sanctioned by the world chess body (FIDE) here yesterday. At the 47th move, Utut's only knight, situated at f3, was put between Scylla and Charybdis by Seirawan's king lying exactly on its doorstep, f4. This left Utut's knight with only two ways to escape: either to e1 or to f4.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Shipping firms evade taxes for survival
Shipping firms evade taxes for survival JAKARTA (JP): Evading the payment of taxes and port billing fees through manipulation has become common among domestic shipping firms as their businesses continue to face increasing competition, especially from foreign companies since deregulation.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
New telephone exchange constructed in E. Jakarta
New telephone exchange constructed in E. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Administrative Affairs Idroes laid the cornerstone for the construction of a new telephone exchange with a capacity of 10,000 lines in Pulogebang, East Jakarta, yesterday.
Wed, 23 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Subdistrict chief sacked for graft
Subdistrict chief sacked for graft PALU, Central Sulawesi: Governor Abdul Azis Lamadjido has dismissed a subdistrict (camat) chief for embezzling government funds earmarked for the development of impoverished villages. The subdistrict chief of Bunta, identified by Antara as AH, embezzled Rp 1.3 million (US$594) from the Rp 340 million ($155,464.1) development fund allocated for Bunta, said Pargio, Secretary to the Central Sulawesi Administration.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Don't rely on government for job
Don't rely on government for job DILI, East Timor: Mayor Oscar C. Dacosta Belo advised local teenagers yesterday to develop an entrepreneurial spirit and never rely on the government for employment. He advised job seekers should turn to the private sector for employment because the government's ability to create jobs was very limited. Dacosta Belo said local high school graduates generally want to become civil servants instead of going into business for themselves and creating jobs for others.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Defunct `Tempo' journalists demanding own license
Defunct `Tempo' journalists demanding own license JAKARTA (JP): A number of former journalists of the defunct Tempo weekly called on the government yesterday to consider giving them a new publishing license for the sake of democracy.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
More complaints expected about bogus colonel
More complaints expected about bogus colonel JAKARTA (JP): Bogor police are expecting more reports from city residents concerning a 25-year-old woman, detained on charges of cheating at least four illegal taxi operators, three car showroom owners and a housewife. "We certainly hope that people who have been cheated by this suspect will lodge reports at our office along with data and available material evidence," said chief of the Bogor police precinct Col. Sjachroedin ZP.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Utut, Seirawan draw in exhibition match
Utut, Seirawan draw in exhibition match JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one grand master Utut Adianto and American grand master Yasser Seirawan tested each other's acuity in a two-round rapid chess exhibition here yesterday. The short games, which ended with draws at the 58th move in the first and the 63rd move in the second round, were part of their preparation for the other four-day duel sanctioned by the world chess body (FIDE).
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kassandra cuts productivity
Kassandra cuts productivity JAKARTA (JP): If you have noticed a decline in daily productivity, don't be too hard on your workers, blame it on Kassandra. Latin American soap operas broadcasted by national television networks during the day have become so popular that they have begun to take their toll on worker productivity in Indonesia, female in particular, according to a Semarang consumer agency.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Respect pedestrians!
Respect pedestrians! From Pikiran Rakyat Although I am not motorist, I want to have the same rights as other road users. Everyday on my way home after work I have to cross the street at the traffic lights on Jl. Kopo. All pedestrians are supposed to be able to cross the street there freely and without fear. But in reality, crossing the street is surprisingly dangerous. While crossing the street when the light for traffic is red, a vehicle may came speeding at you quite unexpectedly.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Time delivery disappointing
Time delivery disappointing From Bisnis Indonesia I have been subscribing to Time magazine from the distributor Gunung Agung/Indoprom. The deliveries used to be very satisfactory. Unfortunately that is now not the case. Since July this year their services have been very poor. I often receive an issue much later than the date of publication. Sometimes a number of issues are delivered at the same time, and sometimes a particular copy never turns up.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
East ASEAN moves for free trade zone
East ASEAN moves for free trade zone By Mynardo Macaraig DAVAO, Philippines (AFP): After years out in the economic cold, the less developed regions of the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia along with wealthy Brunei, have laid the groundwork for what could become a mini free trade area. But the conference for the creation of the East ASEAN Growth Area (EAGA), held this weekend in this southern Philippine city, also highlighted the difficulties faced in harmonizing these areas into a trade zone.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Irian Jaya quake injures 28 people
Irian Jaya quake injures 28 people JAKARTA (JP): A strong earthquake hit Serui, the capital of Irian Jaya's Yapen Waropen regency yesterday, injuring 28 villagers and destroying dozens of buildings. The Jayapura-based meteorology and geophysics office recorded the 2 a.m. quake at 5.6 on the Richter scale. The epicenter was located 33 kilometers west of Serui.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Garbage piling up in rivers
Garbage piling up in rivers Head of the City public works office Soeharto says that the total garbage thrown into Jakarta's waterways reaches over 1,400 cubic meters per day. He said over the weekend that the large quantity of garbage contributes to floods during the rainy season. The massive volume hinders the office's effort to clean up the rivers to help facilitate water flow, he said.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
S'pore, RI firms tie up
S'pore, RI firms tie up SINGAPORE (AFP): Indonesian firm PT Bukaka Teknik Utama entered into agreements yesterday with Singapore Telecom and two other local companies on bids for multi-million dollar telecommunications and energy projects in Indonesia. The signing of the agreements, witnessed by Indonesian Finance Minister Mar'ie Muhammad and his Singaporean counterpart, Richard Hu, was described as a collaboration for mutual business gains.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist), Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio, Monday to Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sunday from 12:30 p.m.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Journalists' presence questioned
Journalists' presence questioned JAKARTA (JP): Two members of the East Timor legislative assembly and an information official said yesterday the presence of foreign journalists in the territory is disturbing the peace. Gabriel da Costa, chairman of the local chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party, accused the foreign journalists of "colluding" with clandestine groups to stir up trouble in East Timor.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Multicom Development
Multicom Development Referring to Mr. Bambang Haryanto' letter entitled Computer multimedia (translated from Bisnis Indonesia) published in The Jakarta Post of Nov. 18, 1994 issue, stating his opinion about computer companies in Indonesia, I was urged to write this letter. Since we didn't take part in the "Computer City Goes Multimedia" exhibition, I don't know exactly what really happened, nor how the exhibition went. But I do understand your disappointment.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Goh visits NZ, focusing on trade
Goh visits NZ, focusing on trade WELLINGTON (Reuter): Singaporean Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong arrived in New Zealand yesterday for a four-day official visit expected to focus on trade. Goh flew into Christchurch and will tour the International Antarctic Visitors Center there before leaving for the capital Wellington to meet Prime Minister Jim Bolger, an official statement said.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Chaotic development
Chaotic development From Republika After reading the article about the Javanese rhinoceros in the Republika Nov. 1, 1994, I was delighted but at the same time concerned over the situation around Ujung Kulon National Park. The article is very sincere and exciting. But it is saddening to learn that most of the land in the area is owned by Jakarta residents, companies, various pensioner organizations and conglomerates.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Meeting on city planning
Meeting on city planning JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita and Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar are scheduled to speak at a seminar to be held by the association of planners here on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2. The seminar will focus on the participation of people in the drafting of city master plans and the effects of private investments on the management of city development.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
East Timor youths' illusion?
East Timor youths' illusion? We may feel outraged by the behavior of East Timorese youths who remain holed up at the United States embassy in Jakarta since the recent APEC meeting. In the end, however, pondering the phenomenon with a cool head, a feeling of compassion sets in. Hopefully, this feeling, a fatherly one, will reign in the government's handling of the protesters.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Central Bank governor warns of new economic overheating
Central Bank governor warns of new economic overheating JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (Central Bank) Governor Soedradjad Djiwandono warned banks here yesterday to slow down their lending growth to prevent another economic overheating. Speaking at an annual congress of the Association of Real Estate Developers (REI), Soedradjad said that lending growth in the last eight months of this year surpassed the central bank's safe level.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dossiers on Unas students delivered
Dossiers on Unas students delivered The South Jakarta police have transferred the dossiers of the 12 students of the National University (Unas) accused of burning the command post of the university's student regiment late last month to the local district prosecutors' office. The police precinct chief, Lt. Col. Silvanus Julian Wenas, announced to reporters through his adjutant over the weekend that the dossiers had been completed.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Search still on for missing plane
Search still on for missing plane JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Search and rescue workers embarked on a massive operation yesterday to relocate a light aircraft with three people on board which went missing in Jayawijaya, Irian Jaya, on Sunday. They have mobilized three planes and two helicopters, sweeping the jungle of Oksibil subdistrict where the Navayu plane is believed to have gone down.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Image and world press
Image and world press Beyond a doubt Indonesia was a good host during last week's meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders, although some parties tried to tell the world this country had no right to do the job due to its human rights record. To the foreign press and human rights organizations, Indonesia's image problem worsened greatly with the banning of the Tempo, DeTIK and Editor weeklies in the middle of this year.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Proposed pact hits snag
Proposed pact hits snag MANILA (AFP): A proposed military agreement that would allow U.S. warships to resupply and undergo repairs in the Philippines has hit a snag, with Filipino Defense Secretary Renato de Villa rejecting "ambiguous or objectionable" draft provisions.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
City bids farewell to top crime 'reporter'
City bids farewell to top crime 'reporter' JAKARTA (JP): Armed with a prayer rug, a newspaper clipping of a new police cadet and a strong will, a young goat shepherd got into a passing truck heading to the North Sumatra capital of Medan from his small hometown of Binjai many years ago. From Medan, the shepherd, now a police colonel, was then transported by bus, along with his colleagues, to Java. "On the way, I couldn't sleep well for my goats were constantly on my mind," said shepherd A.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kadin tells govt, private sector to better efficiency
Kadin tells govt, private sector to better efficiency JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) yesterday called on the government and private sector to improve efficiency to face the liberalization of trade and investment set by the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Telkom's poor services, marketing criticized
Telkom's poor services, marketing criticized JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave warned the state domestic telecommunications operator, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom), to improve its marketing strategy and service or lose out as competition gets rougher. "Competition in the telecommunications industry has just begun," Joop warned at the opening of a conference on improving the quality of telecommunications services yesterday.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
OPEC told to unite in setting prices
OPEC told to unite in setting prices By Frits H. Pangemanan KUTA, Bali (JP): President Soeharto yesterday urged ministers of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) meeting here to close ranks and take measures to prop up oil prices on the world market.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Small-scale business
Small-scale business From Pikiran Rakyat Referring to the article published in Pikiran Rakyat, Oct. 11, 1994, headed Pengusaha Penerima Dana BUMN, Dipungli (Illegal levies collected from entrepreneurs receiving state owned companies funding). As an observer of development of small-scale business, I would like to make the following comments. * In the context of realizing a just and prosperous society, development of small-scale businesses constitutes part of the program for eradicating poverty.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Family killed in accident
Family killed in accident BOYOLALI, Central Java: Four people, three from one family, were killed when a speeding bus slammed head-on into their car yesterday. The collision occurred at 1 p.m. and also injured a motorcyclist. Those killed were a man, his wife, their two-year old son and their friend. The accident happened when intercity bus Mulyo Indah was trying to overtake a truck and was unable to avoid the oncoming sedan, witnesses said.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bogor pact dictates need for clean govt
Bogor pact dictates need for clean govt The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders meeting in Bogor has just ended. The immediate task for member countries is to pave the way for trade liberalization. One of the obvious challenges is the creation of clean government. Charles Himawan, an expert on law, takes a close look at this problem. JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto wisely remarked recently that everyone must support the implementation of human rights.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
French national robbed
French national robbed A French woman, in her 30s, has reported the theft of her bag containing important cards, addresses and papers to the South Jakarta police precinct. She said over the weekend she was robbed by an unidentified man riding on a motorcycle at the Grand Wijaya Center.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC meet is Indonesia's success story: Moerdiono
APEC meet is Indonesia's success story: Moerdiono JAKARTA (JP): The government said yesterday that Indonesia's hosting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders meeting last week was a success, both in terms of substance and logistics. "I think we have succeeded in satisfying our guests," Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono told reporters yesterday.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Foreign press get marching orders
Foreign press get marching orders DILI, East Timor (JP): Three American journalists and one Briton were given marching orders by the military yesterday for visiting East Timor without the consent of the authorities. East Timor Military Chief Col. Kiki Syahnakri said the four men were put on a flight to Denpasar, Bali. They were identified as Jeff Widener and Craig Fujii of the Associated Press, Jonathan Drake of Reuters and Simon Beardsell of Worldwide Television News (WTN).
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Eight best teams prepare for ATP world double meet
Eight best teams prepare for ATP world double meet JAKARTA (JP): Eight of the world's best teams are here now for the ATP World Doubles championship, with seven of them hoping to put a stop to the winning streak of title holders Paul Haarhuis and Jacco Eltingh. Since the heyday of the super team of John McEnroe and Peter Fleming in 1978-1986, the World Doubles championship crown has always changed hands, sometimes unexpectedly.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
UI engineering school excels on many fronts
UI engineering school excels on many fronts JAKARTA (JP): Rector of the University of Indonesia (UI) M.K. Tadjudin yesterday said the university's school of engineering has many advantages over other engineering schools because it is supported by a wide variety of science fields. The rector was speaking at a seminar which discussed infrastructure in urban housing and industrial estates. The seminar was held to celebrate the school's 30th anniversary.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
NGOs insist they have right to sue President
NGOs insist they have right to sue President JAKARTA (JP): Non-governmental organizations locked in a legal wrangle against President Soeharto over his controversial decree insisted yesterday they had the right to sue him. Lawyers representing six non-governmental organizations urged the Jakarta State Administrative Court to go ahead with trying the President for issuing a decree diverting Rp 400 billion (US$182.9 million) reforestation funds to IPTN, the state-owned aviation company.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians are lazy readers and writers
Indonesians are lazy readers and writers JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians are among the laziest readers and writers in the world, according to a senior official of the Ministry of Education and Culture. Zainal Arifin Achmady, the Director General for Basic and Intermediate Education, added that the rapid development of information technology is not helping either.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mayor call for order at Pondok Labu market
Mayor call for order at Pondok Labu market JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Mayor H. Pardjoko has expressed concern over the many street vendors who recklessly operate in and around the Pondok Labu market. Pardjoko ordered his subordinates to immediately patrol the vendors operating at Pondok Labu market and check for proper licensing and positioning.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Diamond setters urged to join contest
Diamond setters urged to join contest JAKARTA (JP): The Diamond Information Center is inviting as many local diamond jewelry designers as possible to join the Asia-Pacific diamond competition in Hong Kong next February. Nani Budiman, a representative of the information center, said over the weekend that the Asia-Pacific competition, to be held on Feb. 16 and 17, is part of the biennial Diamonds International Awards in 1996.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices weakened on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with most issues losing ground in heavy trading. The broad-based Composite Index lost 3.17 points to close at 506.65 yesterday from 509.83 on Friday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index weakened as well to end at 119.73 from 120.51. A broker at JSX said that Sekar Laut and Lippo Bank listed yesterday 16.8 million and 95.22 million ex-bonus shares respectively.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI hails rules on endangered species
RI hails rules on endangered species JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia welcomes the decisions made at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) which ended Friday, giving individual countries the authority to control exports of certain rare species.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Motocross c'ship draw more riders
Motocross c'ship draw more riders JAKARTA (JP): The Lucky Strike international motocross championships in Indonesia has attracted an increasing number of foreign riders during the past three years. Dolly Indra Nasution of the Indonesian Motor Association (IMI) said on Sunday the organizers vow to continue the success as IMI holds the motocross world championship next year. "The past three years have also seen automotive sport produce a number of tremendous local racers," Dolly added.
Tue, 22 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fatal accidents marred festivity
Fatal accidents marred festivity PROBOLINGGO, East Java: Two road accidents that claimed two lives marred this year's Kasada, a traditional Hindu festival in the Tengger tribal community, on Sunday, according to a press report yesterday. Five people were seriously injured and several others slightly hurt in separate accidents involving a tourist bus and a motorbike. Thousands of local and foreign holidaymakers flocked to Mount Bromo where the religious ritual took place.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Three named as candidates for OPEC top post
Three named as candidates for OPEC top post JAKARTA (JP): Iran, Venezuela and Nigeria are likely to be in tough competition to win the post of the secretary general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) during its three-day ministerial meeting in Denpasar, Bali, which begins today.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
End of Cold War links politics with economics
End of Cold War links politics with economics JAKARTA (JP): The end of the Cold War in 1991 has changed the basic thinking, calculations, international relationships and diplomacy, a political scientist stated. Dr. Jowono Sudarsono, former dean of the School of Social and Political Sciences of the University of Indonesia, said in Bandung over the weekend that the Cold War had been dominated by the rivalry between Moscow and Washington -- with their respective allies.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Viaduct needed
Viaduct needed From Pos Kota A lot of pedestrians cross Jl. Lt. Gen. Soeprapto in front of the Cempaka Putih market, Central Jakarta. The only facility available is the zebra crossing at the traffic lights. Traffic accidents often occur on this road section, and pedestrians are often injured. We suggest to the authorities to erect a viaduct there like the one in front of the Islamic Hospital at Cempaka Putih. AGUS SUBAGIO Jakarta
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indoprom service
Indoprom service During 1993 I ordered my weekly magazine The Economist and the Saturday edition of the Dutch Telegraaf from a Malang (East Java) book store. I enjoyed their punctual delivery. Unfortunately the book store ceased business and I took a subscription on the Economist with Indoprom. Since then, not one Economist has been delivered within the period mentioned in the cover. Copies mostly arrive in the middle of the week, or even later.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
No queue for taxi at Terminal One
No queue for taxi at Terminal One I dread arriving at Soekarno-Hatta's domestic Terminal One after dark. On Nov. 1, 1994, arriving at 7 p.m., nearly four hours late on a Merpati flight from Padang, was no exception. There was no queue for taxis and nobody was trying to organize the taxis that were there. Most of these were parked outside the normal taxi rank area with their drivers busy haggling with a crowd of passengers about destinations and fares.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Satya Wacana case
Satya Wacana case From Kompas During the past few years Indonesia and Australia have been trying hard to intensify cooperation in several sectors between the two countries. One of the most successful programs is the cooperation between universities. Almost every month a new memorandum or a cooperation agreement for research or joint study program is signed by the two countries. This development is really heartening for our university staffs.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Song competition extended
Song competition extended The city administration has extended the song writing competition from which an anthem for the capital will be picked, until Jan. 15, an official said. The competition was originally planned to end on Nov. 15. Azhari Baedlawie, the head of Jakarta's cultural affairs office, said the extension of the competition was intended to give the public a greater chance to participate.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
OPEC expected to roll-over its daily production ceiling
OPEC expected to roll-over its daily production ceiling By Frits H. Pangemanan NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): The 97th conference of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will be opened today by President Soeharto following a preliminary commitment to roll- over its production ceiling of 24.5 million barrels per day. About 150 delegates from the 12-member organization are attending the three-day conference being held at the Pertamina Cottage in Kuta.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Reporters help stage demonstrations: Military
Reporters help stage demonstrations: Military JAKARTA (JP): Military authorities said Saturday that the recent spate of demonstrations in the East Timor capital of Dili was fanned by visiting foreign journalists. "There were indications that some foreign journalists intentionally linked up with the demonstrators," said Wiradharma military command spokesman L. Simbolon. The command oversees security in the former Portuguese colony.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kasada festivity on Mount Bromo
Kasada festivity on Mount Bromo PROBOLINGGO, East Java: Thousands of holidaymakers flocked to Mount Bromo yesterday to see this year's Kasada, the traditional Tengger festival. The attractions included a bull race, a horse race, the Tengger wedding ceremony and traditional dances. The ritual procession was started with a narration of the history of human origin by the village's elders that was followed by a sacred dance. (imn)
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
More friendly service, please!
More friendly service, please! I am so thankful for the "Your Letters" column in The Jakarta Post. It gives consumers and citizens a voice in this crowded and tough city of Jakarta. I have a question for the management of the MAKRO wholesale warehouses. Is it the European way for your store or is it the Asian way that makes the Jakarta MAKRO so military run, non- customer friendly and non-family friendly as well? When customers try to return an item they are treated like criminals.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sabah minister to step down soon
Sabah minister to step down soon KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's Sabah state chief minister Sakaran Dandai says he will relinquish his post soon, the national news agency Bernama reported yesterday. "Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has agreed... it has been planned and not something which was raised today," the agency quoted Sakaran as saying in Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lippo Village offers shares
Lippo Village offers shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Lippo Village, the developer of a major real estate complex in Tangerang west of here, will offer 50.9 million new shares to the public in the near future, a company executive said. Each share will have a nominal value of Rp 500 (23 U.S. cents). The company's president, James T.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Gunmen seize five engineers
Gunmen seize five engineers ISABELA, Philippines (Reuter): Forty gunmen seized five geodetic engineers in the southern Philippines after freeing unharmed three suspected military informants they had abducted earlier, the military said yesterday. The victims were taken by 40 armed men on Friday from a house in Sumisip town on Basilan island, where they had been conducting a survey for the Department of Agrarian Reform. The motive for the kidnapping was not immediately known.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Vandalized phones hurt Tangerang economy
Vandalized phones hurt Tangerang economy TANGERANG (JP): Residents of the Tangerang district are complaining over the many public telephones in the city being vandalized. The residents said over the weekend that the state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom's neglect in fixing the broken telephones is affecting their business activities. "I am often forced to waste a lot of my time searching for a public telephone that works," said Yanto, a resident in the Pabuaran sub-district.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Satellite television
Satellite television In Jayapura we are fortunate enough to receive several satellite TV channels in our own languages (English and Indonesian). We watch the Australian news, but most of their better programs come on after we go to bed since they play to Jakarta time. The British BBC does not reach here, and we think the American channels are abominable. Particularly because we understand what they are saying, and how they are saying it. So we started knob twiddling. And we found treasure!
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tapping Natuna gas
Tapping Natuna gas Fourteen years after Esso Natuna Inc., the Indonesian subsidiary of Exxon Corp., obtained a production-sharing contract from Pertamina for the development of the Natuna D-Alpha block, the American contractor is about to develop what will be its biggest natural gas bonanza in the world. Some loose ends have yet to be tied up, despite the conclusion of a memorandum of understanding with the state oil company on Wednesday, before a final agreement is concluded in January.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
East ASEAN nations forge pact on common market
East ASEAN nations forge pact on common market DAVAO, Philippines (Reuter): Four southeast Asian nations on Saturday forged a pact to turn areas that used to be backwaters into a bustling regional market for free trade, officials said.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Labor brokers blamed for boat accident
Labor brokers blamed for boat accident JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief blamed labor brokers Saturday for the boat accident that killed at least 53 Indonesian job seekers attempting to illegally enter Malaysia last week. Latief urged the police to track the brokers down and hold them responsible for the accident which occurred off Johor, Malaysia on Nov. 12.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police have no link to AJI: Ratta
Police have no link to AJI: Ratta National Police Force spokesman Brig. Gen. I.K. Ratta says that the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) has no connection whatsoever with his office or its latest traffic campaign. "Write down for your papers that I did not know what AJI was about, or what its mission was until I checked after seeing their banners listing the name of my office," Ratta told The Jakarta Post and Republika here on Saturday.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Officers warned against bribes and extortion
Officers warned against bribes and extortion JAKARTA (JP): The National Police Force reiterated their intention to take stern actions against officers involved in extortion, taking bribes from the public, or other misconduct. "There will be no excuse for those who are found guilty," National Police chief spokesman Brig. Gen. I.K. Ratta said on Saturday.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Australia deports 71 fishermen
Australia deports 71 fishermen KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Australia deported 71 Indonesian fishermen last week for unlawfully entering its territory. Seventy of them were returned by their boats, while another was deported by airplane, Lambertus Labi Dorok, an official of the Provincial Office of Social Affairs said. He said another 87 Indonesian fishermen were still stranded in Australia. Thirty of them will be deported soon, Antara reported.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jazz goes campus
Jazz goes campus The School of Economics of the University of Indonesia is scheduled to host the 17th Jazz Goes To Campus gala, an annual campus jazz concert, on Saturday. The student-organized jazz fiesta will be held at an open air stage inside the compound of the University of Indonesia in Depok, to the south of Jakarta. Several top Indonesian jazz stars, such as Ireng Maulana, Indra Lesmana and members of Jakarta All Stars, will perform at the concert.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Basyuni wants teachers to remain loyal
Basyuni wants teachers to remain loyal JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Indonesian Teachers Association (PGRI) told the organization's 1.4 million members that they must stay loyal to the ruling political group Golkar. Basyuni Suriamihardja added that PGRI members should remember that they pledged allegiance to Golkar at this year's congress. "All PGRI's members must obey the decisions of the association's congress, including their commitment to support Golkar," Basyuni told reporters.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Utut Adianto and Seirawan ready for today's duel
Utut Adianto and Seirawan ready for today's duel JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian chess experts have billed today's duel between local number one Utut Adianto and American grand master Yasser Seirawan as a struggle for both of them. "I am optimistic that I will win, though I know it won't be easy," Utut said, adding that he thought they were equally matched. The world chess body FIDE rated 29 year-old Utut at 2,520 in July, while Seirawan is rated at 2,585.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Shares weaken on Jakarta exchange
Shares weaken on Jakarta exchange JAKARTA (JP): Lack of fresh factors, shorter trading week and rising pressure for domestic banks to increase interest rates weighted down the already weak market sentiment on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) last week. The JSX Composite Index mirrored last week's activity, drifting to 509.84, down 3.54 points from last Monday's opening of 513.38. Further down-side is limited and the index is likely to continue its course sideways.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Alan beats Ardy in China Open final
Alan beats Ardy in China Open final BEIJING (Reuter): Indonesia's Alan Budi Kusuma defeated compatriot and world number one Ardy Wiranata yesterday to win the China Open badminton tournament in the northeastern city of Dalian. Alan won 15-10 15-12 victory over the top seed. The women's title went to South Korean Bang Soo-hyun, the Asian Games champion, who upset China's Ye Zhaoying 11-8 11-6. The men's result was the same as in the 1992 Olympic final in Barcelona, when Kusuma won 15-12 18-13.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Political deregulation
Political deregulation A logical consequence of trade liberalization is the growing importance of political deregulation. This is important because so far many unhealthy business practices are being conducted under the cover of government policy. These were the views expressed by the economist Edy Suandi Hamid M. Ec. during a discussion at the Center for Strategic and Policy Studies of Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta on Thursday. Actually such a view is not new.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Generous robbers are arrested
Generous robbers are arrested BANDUNG, West Java: Four men who were popular in the neighborhood for their generosity were arrested last week on robbery charges. Priangan Police Chief Col. Sardja Suherman told reporters two of them were caught red-handed by a security guard together with local people, when they were trying to rob a local resident in his house. The robbery attempt involved a group of six men, but four of them managed to escape. Police finally arrested two of he robbers.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Rude Dog & The Dwubs 3:00 Children's Program: Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Culture Program 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: Santa Barbara 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Ruby And Oswald Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cambodia gives aliens guarantees
Cambodia gives aliens guarantees PHNOM PENH (Reuter): Cambodia's top investment body, trying to ease concerns stirred up by a big British firm's frustrated exit from the country, has assured foreign investors of the government's full cooperation. The Cambodian Development Council (CDC) also said in a statement that foreign investment proposals would be dealt with promptly. In a statement dated Nov.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist), Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio, Monday to Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sunday from 12:30 p.m.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ethics leads to good business
Ethics leads to good business By A.B. Susanto This is the first of two articles on good business practice. JAKARTA (JP): Questions about the ethics of business have been increasingly asked recently. They are heightened by blatant examples of irresponsible behaviors by "big business" and the exposure of environmental damages and the tragic loss of human lives.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
By Noel Boston
By Noel Boston UN sea law has strong implications for RI The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS'82) comes into effect today (Nov. 21, 1994). As a signatory to UNCLOS'82, Indonesia inherits international responsibilities. Properly addressed, these can be used to improve navigational safety and preserve the integrity of the marine environment. JAKARTA (JP): Historically, the world oceans have been, to a large extent, lawless.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lack of papers delays land certification
Lack of papers delays land certification JAKARTA (JP): An executive of the National Land Agency said on Saturday that the main obstacle in the processing of land ownership certificates in Jakarta is the inadequacy of authentic documents.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam, China leaders hold landmark talks
Vietnam, China leaders hold landmark talks HANOI (Reuter): The leaders of China and Vietnam held landmark talks here yesterday, focusing more on solidarity than on the bitter disputes between the neighboring countries. Communist Party chiefs Jiang Zemin of China and Do Muoi of Vietnam led large delegations in the highest-level exchange between the world's two most populous communist states since they normalized relations three years ago. Party ties took precedence over inter-state relations.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
New road planned at former fire site
New road planned at former fire site JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta Mayoralty plans to build a road along the Kalimalang river on a former fire site in the Cipinang Melayu sub-district. Mayor Sudarsono said at the City Hall over the weekend that his mayoralty has allowed local residents to build temporary housing on the site while waiting for the commencement of construction of the project. "Yes, they can rebuild their houses in the area but it is only temporary," Sudarsono said.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Clean water problem in E. Timor
Clean water problem in E. Timor DILI, East Timor: The local government called on Jakarta to help solve the longstanding problem of drinking water on Saturday. "Clean water is getting scarce in East Timor," Samuel Munaiseche, head of the local office of the Ministry of Health, told Antara. Samuel said the lack of supply from the state water enterprise was due to leaks in the distribution pipes.
Sun, 20 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Towards a Baduy-troika
Towards a Baduy-troika The Baduy of West Java have so far been able to resist outside influences and hold strongly to their age-old traditions. This may not be the case in the future, especially since its youths find it hard not to be tempted by so-called modernism. The Jakarta Post contributors Diah Purnomowati and Ivan Haris and photographer Rully Kesuma tell of their recent trip to the land of the Baduy in the following story and four others on page 7.
Sun, 20 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Preserving Prophet Adam's legacy in West Java
Preserving Prophet Adam's legacy in West Java KANEKES, West Java (JP): We just want to preserve Prophet Adams legacy, Sadim said flatly. Although the 25-year old Sadim was trying to smile, the effort did not seem to change his expression. Sadim is serious. He is not just referring to the Outer Baduys tradition of wearing headbands and plain white shirts, or why they dont smoke or use modern goods like radios, televisions, clocks or tables and chairs.
Sat, 19 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pillorying rapists may hurt victims
Pillorying rapists may hurt victims JAKARTA (JP): A mass communication expert warned that the plan to expose the photographs and identities of convicted rapists to the public through television could have negative repercussions for their victims. Alwi Dahlan said the media publicity given to a rape case could eventually draw people's attention to the rape victims, who have to carry the trauma for the rest of their lives, the Antara news agency reported.
Sat, 19 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
JP/2/ACROSS1
JP/2/ACROSS1 Village chiefs fired for polygamy PURBOLINGGO, East Java: Two village chiefs in Maron and Tiris subdistricts have been sacked for polygamy. Probolinggo Regent Pamoedji dismissed them in an effort to improve the image of civil servants, the spokesman for the Probolinggo administration, A. Wahab Bakrie, was quoted by Antara as saying yesterday. "As public figures, village chiefs are expected to be honest and upright both in the office and at home," he said.
Sat, 19 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Goenawan's right to sue minister questioned
Goenawan's right to sue minister questioned JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko yesterday questioned the right of Goenawan Mohamad, former chief editor of Tempo, to sue him for closing the magazine in June. Lawyers representing Harmoko told the Jakarta State Administrative Court that Goenawan did not have the prerogative to file a lawsuit against the minister. "Goenawan Mohamad must have the authority from PT.
Sat, 19 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
French young trio presents classics across Indonesia
French young trio presents classics across Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Music lovers in several cities are in for a classic treat after warm encores peaked a presentation of French Trio Wanderer here on Wednesday. "Extraordinary," gushed noted pianist Iravati Sudiarso at the end of the first part of a piece by Joseph Haydn. The rest of her impressions she kept to herself with closed eyes, bowed head and a wide smile.
Sat, 19 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Suratman mops the floor,
Suratman mops the floor, dreams of better job By Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Have you ever noticed that people tend to look through waiters, taxi drivers and cleaners, as if they are too inconsequential to bother with? That is what usually happens to Suratman, an employee of PT Resik Cemerlang cleaning service company in Jakarta, who has been posted for almost a year at The Jakarta Post office building in Palmerah Selatan. Very often people look through him, as if he wasn't there.
Sat, 19 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Water supply
Water supply suspended The city-owned water company PAM Jaya will temporarily suspend water supplies in a number of areas throughout the city for two days starting today. The company announced the interruption will be from 8 p.m. until 5.30 a.m., while pumps are installed in one of its installations.
Sat, 19 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Scandalous merchandise seized
Scandalous merchandise seized JAKARTA (JP): City police have seized 3,465 calendars and 1,000 postcards depicting scantily dressed women, in a series of raids launched late last week. Capt. Ronny F. Sompie, head of the Gambling and Social Affairs Unit of the City Police Crime Investigation Directorate, told reporters yesterday that the evidence had been confiscated and eight sellers and two distributors are being questioned.
Sat, 19 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
PGRI denies coercing members over politics
PGRI denies coercing members over politics JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Teachers' Association, Basyuni Suriamihardja, yesterday refuted allegations that it coerces its members into supporting the ruling political organization, Golkar. Basyuni insisted the association had no political affiliations and that its 1.4 million members were free to choose any political party they liked.
Sat, 19 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Seminar on remote sensing
Seminar on remote sensing JAKARTA (JP): The various uses of satellite remote sensing technology will be discussed in an international seminar organized by the Indonesian Society for Remote Sensing next week. J.A. Katili, a senior remote sensing expert and deputy speaker of the House of Representatives/People's Consultative Assembly, will be the key speaker, organizers said yesterday.
Sat, 19 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Aliens sought in scam over travelers checks
Aliens sought in scam over travelers checks JAKARTA (JP): Police are hunting foreigners believed to be using counterfeit travelers checks at star-rated hotels here, following the arrest of one of the alleged gang members, who attempted to cash checks with a bogus Pakistani passport, last week. Head of the Economic Crimes Division of the City Police Crime Investigation Directorate, Lt. Col.
Sat, 19 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
1. Checque -- 48pts Metromedium 3 koloms 3 lines
1. Checque -- 48pts Metromedium 3 koloms 3 lines Aliens sought in scam over travelers checks 2. Land -- 36pts Helvetica Bold Condensed 2 koloms 3 lines Irregularities found in property tax letters 3. Calendar -- 36ts Century Bold Italics 3 koloms 2 lines Police seize obscene calendars, postcards 4. Apart -- 36pts Century Bold 3 koloms 2 lines Luxury apartments ready for E.Jakartans 5. Amongus -- 36pts Century Bold 4 koloms 2 lines Suratman mops the floors, dreams of better job
Sat, 19 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
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A Antara PREPARATIONS: Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Tanto Kuswanto (center) inspects equipment carried by Marines at the Jakarta port of Tanjung Priok. The Marines were leaving for South Kalimantan and East Java for a naval exercise yesterday. The war games, the biggest this year, will involve 40 warships and 8,500 troops.
Sat, 19 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Illegal notifications of property tax dues discovered
Illegal notifications of property tax dues discovered TANGERANG (JP): Several illegal notifications of property tax dues covering a total of 4.5 hectares of land, in two villages in Tangerang, have been found circulating in the Ciseka district. Ciseka district chief Benyamin Davnie told The Jakarta Post yesterday the notifications are not equipped with the land plot numbers, vital for processing the land certificates in the Tangerang administration.
Sat, 19 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Catholic church concerned over spread of lethal AIDS
Catholic church concerned over spread of lethal AIDS JAKARTA (JP): The Bishops Conference of Indonesia (KWI) has reelected Cardinal Julius Darmaatmadja as its chief in this week's congress, in which the Catholic leaders expressed their concern over the spread of AIDS and drug abuse. Darmaatmadja, whom Pope John Paul II named cardinal this month, was reelected chief of the eight-member KWI presidium a third time for another three years in a 11-day congress that ended here on Thursday.
Sat, 19 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Teachers told to make classes more alive
Teachers told to make classes more alive JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro asked teachers yesterday to make classes more interesting or risk having their students fall asleep from boredom. "It is in fact your job to make a difficult subject easy to understand, something abstract concrete and something complex simple," he told teachers at the opening of the School of Physics in the grounds of the Jakarta Teachers' Training and Education Institute (IKIP).
Sat, 19 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Luxury apartments ready for East Jakartans soon
Luxury apartments ready for East Jakartans soon JAKARTA (JP): PT. Pudjiadi Prestige will have three luxury apartment buildings ready for occupation in the Kelapa Gading area, East Jakarta, in about five months. Sales executive, Wawansyah, said yesterday that the first phase of construction, which comprises three of six apartment towers, which have a total of 204 units, was already completed.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indigenous company
Indigenous company We have been asked by our shareholder, PT Tridaya Upayamanunggal, to write and inform you that part of the story under the heading Semen Andalas cuts debts in The Jakarta Post, Oct. 26, 1994, should be corrected to prevent misinformation and harmful negative consequences. PT Tridaya Upayamanunggal is a 'pribumi' independent company and not a unit of, nor subsidiary of, Indocement Group. NONO F PADMODIMULJO Director & Company Secretary PT Semen Andalas Indonesia Jakarta
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
W. Jakarta lacks tourist sites
W. Jakarta lacks tourist sites The head of the West Jakarta Tourism Office, Parlindungan Hutabarat, expressed concern over the lack of large-scale tourist attraction sites in the West Jakarta mayoralty. West Jakarta is the only mayoralty in Jakarta which has a limited number of tourist attractions, he said. Large-scale tourist centers are badly needed to enable the mayoralty to accommodate a greater number of tourists, he said.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ulema's biography published soon
Ulema's biography published soon SURABAYA, East Java: A biography of As'ad Syamsul Arifin, a prominent figure in the largest Moslem socio-religious organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), will be launched Sunday. The book's author, Choirul Anam, told Antara yesterday that the biography would settle the controversy surrounding the late ulema, the founder of the Salafiyah Syafi'iyah Islamic Boarding School in Situbondo, East Java.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
State-run 'TVRI' mulls showing rapists' photos to the public
State-run 'TVRI' mulls showing rapists' photos to the public JAKARTA (JP): Director General for Radio, Television and Film Alex Leo Zulkarnaen thinks the idea of broadcasting the names and photographs of rapists on state-run television TVRI is worth looking into. Minister of Women's Roles Mien Sugandhi recently suggested that television play a role in the prevention of rape by pillorying rapists in broadcasts.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Djajanti, MMC sign $250m business deal
Djajanti, MMC sign $250m business deal JAKARTA (JP): The Djajanti Group of Indonesia and Malaysia Mining Corporation (MMC) have agreed to promote cooperation in the fishery, agricultural and cement businesses involving investments of US$250 million.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Garuda transfers 19 F28s to Air Force and Merpati
Garuda transfers 19 F28s to Air Force and Merpati JAKARTA (JP): The country's flag carrier Garuda Indonesia yesterday handed over 19 aging Fokker-28 aircraft to the Air Force and its sister company Merpati Nusantara Airlines.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Parks must be well cared for
Parks must be well cared for From Neraca I salute the Jakarta Metropolitan Administration for having established many parks in the city. The parks are essential for keeping the city fresh and cool. Pedestrians and motorists can rest in the parks during hot days. Each park is named after one of the country's heroes who sacrificed body and soul during the struggle of independence. But the condition of some of the parks is saddening. They are neglected and full of litter.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Guntur residents refuse to move
Guntur residents refuse to move Hundreds of residents of the Guntur district in South Jakarta have rejected an offer of Rp 800,000 (US$367) per square meter from developer PT IC for the appropriation of their two hectare plots of land. The residents, who have been living in the area over the last 30 years, are demanding Rp 1.5 million or Rp 2 million per square meter for the land.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sanata Dharma's Gatra
Sanata Dharma's Gatra From Gatra After reading the news about the issuance of the publication license of the new magazine Gatra in the Bernas and Kompas dailies, I would like to impart some information. Since 1982 Sanata Dharma University has used the name Gatra for the scientific magazine of the department of language and letters, school of language education and art, and the institute of teachers science and pedagogy. The magazine is published once a year.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fighting gamblers and prostitutes
Fighting gamblers and prostitutes From Media Indonesia There have been numerous newspaper reports recently about the cracking of gambling and prostitution dens in Jakarta. Dozens of gamblers and prostitutes have been detained. But we never find out what happened to them. If they were sent to court or not. At the same time, we learn that these dens have begun operating again without any sanctions from the authorities. I urge the government to explain why.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
New mailing service introduced
New mailing service introduced The state-owned postal service, Perum Pos dan Giro, introduced electronic business mail, a new service offering speed and accuracy of delivery, yesterday. Director General of Post and Telecommunications Djakaria Purawidjaja told reporters after officially starting the service at the city's main post office building in Central Jakarta that Perum Pos dan Giro will keep on offering better service to the public in order to counter fierce competition from courier firms.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
China technology exhibited
China technology exhibited JAKARTA (JP): Around 127 state-owned companies of China yesterday opened a science and technology exhibition that will last until Monday, at the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran. The expo, called the China Science and Technology Exhibition `94, was opened by the vice chairman for technology development of the Agency for Technology Assessment and Application (BPPT), Harijono Djojodihardjo.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist), Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio, Monday to Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sunday from 12:30 p.m.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Proud of N-250
Proud of N-250 From Suara Karya I am proud of Indonesia for the launching of N-250 aircraft a few days ago. It is made by IPTN and designed by the country's sons and daughters. The launching of the sophisticated passenger aircraft is, according to President Soeharto, a continuation of the struggle of our national heroes in welcoming the 21st century. The success will strengthen our self-confidence in developing high technology. YENNY SUHARTINI Jakarta
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Australia deports 57 Vietnamese boat people
Australia deports 57 Vietnamese boat people SYDNEY (Reuter): A group of 57 Vietnamese boat people, some bound hand and foot and carried on to an aircraft, were deported from Australia to Indonesia yesterday. The Australian government confirmed the surprise deportation in a statement, saying the 57 were "removed from Australia" because their refugee applications had already been rejected while in the Galang migrant detention camp in Indonesia.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Election fever grips Malaysia
Election fever grips Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Election fever has gripped Malaysia, as political parties hold public rallies without even knowing when the next national polls will be held. Malaysia has one of the world's strongest economies -- with an average eight percent growth over the last eight years -- and nearly every local punter is willing to bet that Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will call for polls before his mandate expires in October next year.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Shipyard in court over tanker fire
Shipyard in court over tanker fire SINGAPORE (AFP): A leading Singapore ship repairer, Jurong Shipyard, has been hauled to court for allegedly flouting the law in connection with an oil tanker fire in which 10 workers died, officials said yesterday. The partly state-owned company was accused of contravening the Factories Act over the Feb. 8 fire which occurred while the ship British Adventure was under repair at its dockyard here.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Congratulations Pak Uta!
Congratulations Pak Uta! From Neraca Recently RCTI and SCTV stations aired the profile of Pak Uta in the Nuansa Pagi program. Uta, who farms a strip of land along the Ciliwung river in front of Shangri-la Hotel, Jakarta, is very proud of his kids who have gained university degrees. He financed his children's schooling just by the money he earned from his farming business. This success story is very impressive.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m TV Series: Kubuto 3:05 Langka dan Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:00 School Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Science Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Culture 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 Nusantara Star 9:00 World News 9:30 Quiz: Gita Bicara 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: The Stars Are Singing Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 17, 1994: Bidding price Trading Previous --------------------- volume Share close high low close (shares) ABDA 1,500 0 0 1,500 0 ADES ALFINDO 2,425 0 0 2,425 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 0 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 1,150 1,150 1,150 2,000 ANDAYANI MEGAH 3,500 0 0 3,500 0 ANEKA KIMIA RAYA 5,650 5,650 5,650 5,650 58,000 ANWAR SIERAD 4,000 4,000 3,900 4,000 16,500 AQUA GOLDEN MISSISSIPI 2,500 0 0 2,500 0 ARGHA KARYA...
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
S'pore offers scholarship
S'pore offers scholarship JAKARTA: The Singapore Ministry of Education recently granted 39 Indonesian students the ASEAN Secondary Three Scholarships enabling them to join a two-year course leading to a Singapore Cambridge General Certificate of Education examination. This is the fourth year the scholarship has been awarded to Indonesian students. It is also offered to other member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
What about rights?
What about rights? Their assuring tone notwithstanding, the public statements in the defense of human rights that were made this week in Jakarta by visiting U.S. officials from President Bill Clinton down to Secretary of State Warren Christopher and Secretary of Commerce Ronald Brown must have come as a sore disappointment to those of our human rights activists who hoped to get some concrete support for their cause from the Clinton administration.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jail warden murdered
Jail warden murdered TANGERANG (JP): A prison warden identified as Jalil, 25, was killed, allegedly by his colleagues, after a game of cards at PM bus pool on Jl. Sudirman, Tangerang. A PM bus driver found the victim wedged underneath a bench, lying in a pool of blood at 3 a.m. yesterday. The driver immediately reported the matter to the police. Tangerang Police are questioning 15 suspects who were last seen with the victim during a game of cards.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
'RCTI' to air police story
'RCTI' to air police story Indonesia's first private television station RCTI is scheduled to air a serial on city police investigations. The film, entitled Pedang Keadilan (The Sword of Justice) and consisting of eight 50-minute episodes, will be aired every Monday at 10:30 p.m. beginning Nov. 21, Brig. Gen. IK Ratta told reporters after a premier of the serial yesterday.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jiang's visit to promote RI-China ties
Jiang's visit to promote RI-China ties JAKARTA (JP): Chinese President Jiang Zemin returned to Jakarta yesterday to mark the beginning of an official two-day visit to Indonesia to further promote relations. Jiang's return reflects the increasingly warm relations between the two countries after the freezing of ties for over two decades.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Brothel operator denies working girls' testimonies
Brothel operator denies working girls' testimonies JAKARTA (JP): Hartono Setyawan told presiding Judge Stephanus Sutrisno at his trial in the South Jakarta District Court yesterday the three prostitutes caught red handed by the police at Century Park Hotel on July 23 were not his call girls. He said Nova Novianti, Natalia Risani and Nunuk Sriyanti were not working for his brothel when police arrested them.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN meets to spur growth in backward areas
ASEAN meets to spur growth in backward areas DAVAO, Philippines (Reuter): Hard on the heels of the APEC meeting, Asia's commitment to trade cooperation took another step forward yesterday when officials and businessmen from four nations met to spur development of their backward areas. More than 1,000 delegates are attending the first business convention of the East ASEAN Growth Area (EAGA) in Davao on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Two more firms plan public offerings
Two more firms plan public offerings JAKARTA (JP): Unibank, a consumer-based commercial bank, and Indoprima Gemilang, a producer of automotive components, announced yesterday their plans for an initial public offering (IPO) of shares. Unibank will sell 38 million new shares, accounting for around 43 percent of its enlarged shares, to the public, while Indoprima, which is based in Surabaya of East Java, will offer around 24 million shares, representing 33 percent of its expanded capital.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police livelihood ready for upgrade: Chief
Police livelihood ready for upgrade: Chief JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman says that the social welfare of police personnel and their families must be improved in order for them to provide maximum service to the public.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Drug traffickers arrested
Drug traffickers arrested YOGYAKARTA: Police have raided a drug syndicate and arrested nine people, including six college students, in a drug bust dubbed Operation Purple. Deputy chief of Yogyakarta police, Maj. Anton Tabah, said yesterday that two of the suspects were recognized as long-time marijuana traffickers in town. The suspects are aged between 21 and 27 years, he said. Six of them, including a woman, are students of a well-known college.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Chile hopes to bridge Asia and S. America
Chile hopes to bridge Asia and S. America By Paul Iredale JAKARTA (Reuter): Chile served notice this past week it planned to be a power in the rich Asia-Pacific trading zone, rolling into town to join the group with a crisp roadshow and a large team of businessmen.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Officials' must obey court's summon, Chief Justice says
Officials' must obey court's summon, Chief Justice says JAKARTA (JP): Chief Justice R. Soerjono reminded government officials yesterday that their presence was mandatory when they are summoned by the state administrative court in connection with any legal suit filed against them. "The law authorizes the State Administrative Court to force government officials to appear in court as scheduled," Soerjono told reporters after installing several new heads of High State Administrative Court.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Economy and rights
Economy and rights With the Pacific agreement to move to free trade, the United States has made important progress in a cause that it has vigorously supported for half a century. Trade has contributed mightily to rising prosperity in this country and throughout the world. But the meeting in Indonesia also heard, less eagerly, about another longstanding American cause, human rights, that most Asian governments consider unrelated to economics.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Forest estate's building burned
Forest estate's building burned PADANG, West Sumatra: Local farmers set fire to the equipment shelter of a forestry company, angry with local businessmen, an official said yesterday. Head of the provincial forest office, Ishak Sumantri, said that the angry mob burned down an equipment shed and a building of PT DMT, located in Pesisir Selatan area, last month following a conflict between local people and forest concessionaires, Antara reported yesterday.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Guidelines on living in flats planned
Guidelines on living in flats planned JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is formulating guidelines on how to live in vertical housing to promote high- rise living and attract Jakartans to live in apartments. The guidelines are necessary to support the city's program to eliminate slum areas and relocate the residents to apartments, an official said yesterday.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
City to reorganize management of PAM Jaya
City to reorganize management of PAM Jaya JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will reorganize the management of the city-owned water company PAM Jaya in a bid to help improve water services in the capital. Deputy Governor of Economic and Development Affairs TB Rais told reporters on Wednesday that the new management will be announced next month at the latest. "We will announce the reshuffle, including that of the board of directors, before the new year," he said.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Respected Dili Bishop appeals for calm
Respected Dili Bishop appeals for calm DILI, East Timor (JP): The Roman Catholic leader in East Timor, Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo, has appealed to all parties in Dili, from the security and government apparatus to the young people, to work together to restore peace. The Dili Bishop issued a pastoral letter in connection with the three days of rioting which paralyzed the city early this week.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Satya Wacana University rectorate dissolved
Satya Wacana University rectorate dissolved JAKARTA (JP): Following weeks of unrest sparked by the dismissal of renowned scholar Arief Budiman, a presidium will be formed to take over the leadership of the Satya Wacana Christian University in Central Java once the rectorate is dissolved. The five member presidium will be assigned to restore order on the conflict-ridden campus, to reactivate the senate and to overhaul rules on rectorial election.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Share prices lower on JSX
Share prices lower on JSX JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) drifted lower yesterday with most issues loosing ground in heavy trading. The JSX Composite Index closed 1.68 points lower to end at 512.45 yesterday, as compared to 514.13 on Wednesday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index fell to 121.37 from 121.89. Significantly increasing shares were, among others, Summarecon Agung (up Rp 900), Charoen PI and Ometraco Finance (up Rp 300 each).
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Local banks advised to raise deposit rates
Local banks advised to raise deposit rates JAKARTA (JP): Analysts are warning that banks must raise annual interest rates on time deposits by at least one to two percentage points to curb capital flight resulting from the recent rises in interest rates in the United States. Riyanto Sastroatmodjo warned here yesterday that the adjustment of domestic interest rates is essential to curb capital outflow.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S.-China ties key to Korea's future
U.S.-China ties key to Korea's future By Zeno Park SEOUL (AFP): U.S.-China ties will be crucial in determining Korea's future, while North Korea, dabbling in limited economic reforms, will at least in the short term try to avoid contacts with South Korea. These are the key points largely agreed upon by analysts at a seminar here on North Korea's future, staged by the U.S.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Yorrys' friends withdraw their statements
Yorrys' friends withdraw their statements JAKARTA (JP): Two more witnesses in the trial of seven defendants charged with organizing a gambling den in cooperation with Yorrys Raweyai retracted their preliminary statements. The two witnesses, Linda Budianto, the wife of defendant Budianto, and Bok Tjin Lin, one of the seven defendants, were arrested along with 12 other people on July 29 at the storehouse on Jl. Daan Mogot 125, West Jakarta.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday. Poolside - BBQ Night with Hawaiian Band, Wednesday. * Sheraton Lagoon Nusa Dua Beach: Poolside Terrace - Janger Cultural Performance, Friday. Pasar Ikan Seafood Market, Saturday.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Four killed in traffic mishap
Four killed in traffic mishap SURABAYA: Four people were killed and five others seriously injured in a head-on collision involving two buses in Lumajang, East Java on Tuesday, a press report said yesterday. All but one of those killed have been identified, Antara reported. An eyewitness said that the driver of the mini bus, who was driving at high speeds, lost control of the vehicle when it tried to avoid a pedestrian crossing the street.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Don't expect much from established media: Expert
Don't expect much from established media: Expert JAKARTA (JP): A communication specialist on Wednesday encouraged the public to run what he called "underground media" which would give them the access to the freedom of expression. Ashadi Siregar, a lecturer at Yogyakarta's Gadjah Mada University, said that people would only be able to express their ideas freely through underground sources since the established media is constrained by a strong censorship mechanism.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
State shipyard sees exports on the horizon
State shipyard sees exports on the horizon JAKARTA (JP): The state-run shipbuilding company PT PAL will export four bulk carriers and one reefer vessel at a total value of US$100 million to Britain and the Netherlands. "We will soon sign the deals with the two countries," Suleman Wiriadidjaja, senior executive vice president of the Surabaya-based firm told journalists yesterday.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI, U.S. business sectors stepping up cooperation
RI, U.S. business sectors stepping up cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and American businessmen agreed yesterday to deepen cooperation, thereby giving substance to what they call the Bogor Declaration of APEC leaders. "We, the business community, are players that will support and turn the vision of our leaders into reality," declared Tony Agus Ardie, Chairman of the Indonesian-U.S. Business Committee.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
New bus route needed
New bus route needed From Neraca I live in West Jakarta and work in Manggarai, East Jakarta. At present there is no Manggarai-Tanah Abang bus route, or Manggarai-Grogol route. I hope the Jakarta Land Transport Service considers establishing this as a new route. I am sure the route will be profitable because many potential commuters, like myself, need this bus service. PRIKA YUDISTIRA Jakarta
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Illiteracy in Jakarta
Illiteracy in Jakarta Deputy chairman of the City Council Ronggo Sutrisno expressed concern over the number of people in Jakarta who are illiterate. Sutrisno was quoted by the Jayakarta daily as saying yesterday that the number of illiterate people in the city is over 129,200. He underlined the importance of involving more social workers in helping the city administration fight against illiteracy.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Swiss, Chinese drowned in Bali
Swiss, Chinese drowned in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: A tourist from Switzerland and another from Taiwan drowned in separate incidents while on holiday in Bali, the Antara news agency reported. According to the morgue at the General Hospital in Denpasar, the capital of the island of Bali, the Swiss national was identified as 50-year old Heinz Ley while the Taiwanese tourist was identified as 40-year old Chen Shin Chuan.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC's pledge to free trade pleases Clinton
APEC's pledge to free trade pleases Clinton By Antonio Kamiya WASHINGTON (Kyodo): The political pledge made this week in Indonesia by leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum should be music to Washington's ears. President Bill Clinton, for one, was exuberant. Even before the ink dried on the Bogor declaration that committed the political leaders of the 18 APEC members to achieve "free and open trade" in the region by 2020, the U.S.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
6-a-side soccer meet in Ragunan
6-a-side soccer meet in Ragunan JAKARTA (JP): A total of 24 teams will take part in a one-day, six-a-side soccer tournament at the Ragunan stadium, South Jakarta, on Saturday, Dutch F.C. Knudde, the organizing club, announced yesterday. The teams will be split into four groups and will play in a round-robin system to select two top teams. Group champions then will play their games in a knock-out system. During the day a total of 81 matches will be played.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia against abortion
Indonesia against abortion From Sinar Pagi A world conference was held recently to debate, among other things, the issue of abortion. The Mexican film serial Test Tube Mother was aired on one of the TV stations at the same time. Indonesia strongly objected to the practice of abortion as an alternative to the global effort to check the population explosion. We are also against the practice of co-habitation, marriage between couples of the same sex, womb rental and the existence of sperm banks.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Protesters want U.S. to help solve Timor issue
Protesters want U.S. to help solve Timor issue JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-nine East Timorese students who have holed up at the U.S. embassy compound since Saturday said yesterday that they want the United States to take "real action" to help solve problems in East Timor. The spokesman for the students, Domingos Sarmeto Alvez, told reporters who waited outside the gate at the embassy that they are pleased with President Bill Clinton's remarks at a press conference Tuesday night.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Death toll from Philippines' quake recorded at 65
Death toll from Philippines' quake recorded at 65 CALAPAN, Philippines (Reuter): Filipino rescuers yesterday found the bodies of three more young children killed by an earthquake and tidal wave as they slept. The discovery took the death toll from Tuesday's quake to at least 65. The three, aged between three and five, were found 150 meters from their homes in Baco, a small town on the central Philippine island of Mindoro that bore the brunt of the disaster, a senior official said.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dili life slowly returns to normal after rioting
Dili life slowly returns to normal after rioting DILI, East Timor (JP): Life in the East Timor capital slowly returned to normal yesterday with people reporting for work and shops opening after three days of tension and rioting. East Timor Police Chief Col. Andreas Sugianto yesterday promised that a South Sulawesi man who killed an East Timorese on Saturday night at the Becora market will be brought to trial next week.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Public warned of co-opted press
Public warned of co-opted press JAKARTA (JP): Three prominent Indonesian scholars are warning the public to beware of passively accepting everything they read in news publications because some of them may have been co-opted by vested interests.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Telephone needed
Telephone needed From Jayakarta We, the residents of the Pondok Sarana Karya apartment complex, Pondok Bambu, East Jakarta, request that PT Telkom install more public telephones in the area. We need a telephone unit that can be operated with Rp 100 coins instead of Rp 50, as the latter has become increasingly scarce. The only telephone unit available in the apartment area is out of order. So we hope that our request will be fulfilled soon. TOGARMA NAIBAHO Jakarta
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Guntur residents refuse to move
Guntur residents refuse to move Hundreds of residents of the Guntur district in South Jakarta have rejected an offer of Rp 800,000 (US$367) per square meter from developer PT IC for the appropriation of their two hectare plots of land. The residents, who have been living in the area over the last 30 years, are demanding Rp 1.5 million or Rp 2 million per square meter for the land.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Religious tolerance
Religious tolerance As a non-Moslem visitor to, and an Australian expatriate in this country for many years, I have great affection for Indonesia and its people, warts and all. One of its greatest attributes is it's truly religious tolerance, which should be a model to the many other countries sadly wracked by religious conflicts. I try to convey this to western people at every opportunity, especially those that have never visited this wonderful country.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Electricity tariffs (2)
Electricity tariffs (2) From Republika The government is going to raise the price of electricity. This is a great concern to the common people. The rich will not be affected by the increase and the producers will automatically adjust the prices of their products. The civil servants of the higher echelon will not bother because they can earn extra money, either fair or foul, through development projects. I understand the government's effort to provide electricity for every village.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pillory is next best to death for rapists
Pillory is next best to death for rapists JAKARTA (JP): The chairperson of the Indonesian Women's Congress (Kowani) supports to idea of pillorying rapists by broadcasting their photographs on television. Enny Busiri said yesterday that pillorying would be the next best thing to a death sentence for rapists. "Given that the law in this country does not allow the death penalty for rapists, then showing their faces on television could have the deterrent effect," Enny said as reported by Antara.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Seirawan replaces Smyslov to play Utut
Seirawan replaces Smyslov to play Utut JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one chess player Utut Adianto will challenge American grand master Yasser Seirawan instead of playing former world champion Vassily Smyslov. "Smyslov was not available for the scheduled duel meet here due to illness," Utut said yesterday. Smyslov said in his letter dated on Monday to the sponsor of the match that even though he had bought the air ticket, he, with deep regret, had to turn down the invitation.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices rose slightly on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday in active trading after losing ground last week. The broad-based Composite Index closed 0.76 points higher at 514.14 yesterday from 513.38 on Friday. However, the narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index dipped to 121.89 from 123.08. Trading was closed on Monday and Tuesday due to the leadership meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Unauthorized brokers arrested
Unauthorized brokers arrested City Police arrested three women and eight men, believed to be acting as unauthorized brokers for processing driver's licenses, at police headquarters yesterday morning. Head of the internal affair division of the City Police, Lt. Col. Anwaruddin, told reporters some of the unauthorized brokers, aged between 25 and 45 years, had been arrested on previous occasions. "The suspects are being detained for further questioning," said Capt.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist), Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio, Monday to Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sunday from 12:30 p.m.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Get first row seat at Clinton's press meeting
Get first row seat at Clinton's press meeting By Endy Bayuni JAKARTA (JP): Attending a press briefing by a U.S. president is a quite an experience for non-American journalists not accustomed to the White House tradition. But here's a tip if you want your questions answered by the president of America if you ever get the chance to attend one of his news conferences: Get a front row seat, or shout your question.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Court ruling over Jl. Sabang land criticized
Court ruling over Jl. Sabang land criticized JAKARTA (JP): A prominent lawyer criticized the recent decision by the Supreme Court on the land dispute on Jl. Agus Salim in Central Jakarta because it ignored existing principles of trade jurisprudence. "According to existing laws a buyer who has goodwill must be protected, but ironically in the land dispute on Jl.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Officials meet on traffic order areas
Officials meet on traffic order areas Officers from related institutions will meet today at city police headquarters to discuss the strict enforcement of traffic regulations in selected areas of the city. Head of the City Police Traffic Investigation Unit Lt. Col. Herman S.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Australia says it has least to do for trade target
Australia says it has least to do for trade target CANBERRA (Reuter): Australia will probably need to pull down fewer trade barriers than any other country aiming for free trade in the Asia-Pacific region, the government said yesterday. "The task for us is largely behind us," Prime Minister Paul Keating told reporters on his return from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Indonesia.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Two missing at sea
Two missing at sea TERNATE, Maluku: A passenger and a crew member of KM Putra Indah IV vessel which capsized in northern Maluku waters last week were still not accounted for by yesterday. The ship capsized after crashing with the passenger liner KM Ciremai belonging to the state-owned shipping firm PT Pelni on Friday. Head of the Ternate port administration, M.S. Karie, said Ciremai crew members managed to pick up 61 people immediately after the crash.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Napan Group acquires foreign plantation firm
Napan Group acquires foreign plantation firm JAKARTA (JP): PT Pan London Sumatra Plantation (PLSP), an affiliate of the Napan Group, acquired the North Sumatra plantation firm PT PP London Sumatra Indonesia (Lonsum) from Harrisons and Crosfield Holding BV for US$183.5 million yesterday.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Traffic jam
Traffic jam From Neraca The traffic at Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, has improved after the area was rid of vendors. But now the traffic jam occurs at Lenteng Agung, still in South Jakarta. The great number of cars coming from Depok causes the congestion, beginning at Pancasila University to Jl. Kahfi junction. Another main cause of the traffic jam is vehicles that leave and enter Jl. Kahfi. It would be appropriate to forbid cars entering or leaving Jl. Kahfi from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hillary Rodham Clinton inspects Jakarta kampong
Hillary Rodham Clinton inspects Jakarta kampong JAKARTA (JP): A magic wand was waved over Pasar Manggis district in Setiabudi area in southern Jakarta when Hillary Rodham Clinton came for a visit yesterday. Everything was spic and span. Even the open sewers, which are usually full of garbage and mosquitoes, did not dare expel any foul odors as the first lady of the United States walked past.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI, U.S. sign agreements on $40b projects
RI, U.S. sign agreements on $40b projects JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and the United States marked a historic step towards greater business cooperation yesterday by concluding 17 agreements and memorandums of understanding involving total investments of US$40 billion.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
The message, loud and clear
The message, loud and clear There is, we think, a strategic reason why the APEC economic leaders went to such length in their Bogor declaration to elaborate the thoughts and rationale underlying their agreement on free and open trade and investment in the region and the phases and principles in which the goal will be achieved.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
OPEC to work for oil price of $16-$19
OPEC to work for oil price of $16-$19 JAKARTA (JP): Ministers of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) expect to determine a production ceiling aimed at achieving sales prices of between US$16 to $19 a barrel in their 97th meeting in Bali next week. "The quota for the first quarter of next year will be determined on the basis of the supply and demand conditions, which will be evaluated in next week's meeting," Minister of Mines and Energy I.B.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Flood warning sounded
Flood warning sounded PEKANBARU, Riau: With the coming of the rainy season, Kampar regent Saleh Jasit has warned people living along the Kampar River to stay alert against possible flash floods. Saleh said a number of areas in his regency have already been affected by flood, although not bad ones, Antara reported. "We are sending out warnings against the possibility of big floods which might originate from further upstream where it is already raining heavily.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia must better respect human rights: U.S.
Indonesia must better respect human rights: U.S. JAKARTA (JP): U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher said yesterday that better respect for human rights is a fundamental part of American foreign policy on Indonesia. Speaking shortly before a meeting with members of the National Commission on Human Rights at the residence of U.S. Ambassador Robert L. Barry, Christopher said U.S. President Bill Clinton raised the human rights issue during his talks earlier yesterday with President Soeharto.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
High efficiency vital for entering free market
High efficiency vital for entering free market JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should reduce its high cost economy so as to enable its products to enter the free market system within the APEC member economies, say local economists. Christianto Wibisono, the director of the PDBI business data center, said that Indonesia, as part of the world's community, has to follow the global trade liberalization trend.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Remember to pay X-mas bonus
Remember to pay X-mas bonus JAKARTA (JP): The tripartite board, linking representatives of workers, employers and government, yesterday reminded companies of their obligation to pay their Christian workers the 13th month salary, which they are entitled to by regulation. The Ministry of Manpower requires that the money be paid to employees by the middle of December. The board also appealed to workers not to resort to strikes if their employers refuse to oblige.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
The challenges ahead
The challenges ahead The leaders of 18 nations who gathered this week at the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting in Indonesia arrived with lofty talk of achieving a sweeping agreement to stimulate economic growth on the Pacific Rim, already among the most vibrant economic regions in the world. Their final communique enshrines a noble objective: free trade and investment by the year 2020. Unfortunately, the APEC pledge fails to include a single substantive measure.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Support strong for re-election of Abdurrahman
Support strong for re-election of Abdurrahman JAKARTA (JP): Support for the re-election of Abdurrahman Wahid, chief of the 34 million member Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), is streaming in from Central Java, one of the strongest bases of the Moslem organization. The support came just days after Gus Dur, as he is popularly known, announced that he would seek re-election when the largest Indonesian socio-educational organization holds its congress next month.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Many babies born underweight
Many babies born underweight AMBON, Maluku: As many as 14 percent of all babies born in the province weigh less than 2.5 kg, well below the ideal of three kilograms, according to the chef of the Maluku health office. Dr. I. Umarella said underweight babies have implications, such as slow growth rates and intellectual development, the Antara news agency reported.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
New airline takes off
New airline takes off SINGAPORE (AFP): Region Air, a local air charter company owned by reclusive hotelier Ong Beng Seng, took off yesterday on its maiden flight to the Vietnamese city of Vung Tau as Singapore's third fully-fledged airline, officials said. Region Air was targeting business travelers, primarily in the oil industry, for its twice-weekly flights to Vung Tao, 120 kilometers (74 miles) east of Ho Chih Minh City, a spokesman for the airline said.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Training course for museum guides
Training course for museum guides The Museum and Historical Affairs Office is holding a training course for guides, operators and staff members of the city's museums. The two-week course, opened by office head Dirman Surachmat at the Jakarta Historic Museum in West Jakarta yesterday, is aimed at improving guides' knowledge and professionalism.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Wide World of Kids 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:30 Sports 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama: Potret Kami 8:05 Film: Harapan Nan Sirna 9:00 World News 9:30 People and Event 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: The Shooters Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta's hustle and bustle reigns again
Jakarta's hustle and bustle reigns again JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's streets, which were quiet and almost deserted during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting on Tuesday, returned to normal yesterday. Main streets in the city were again filled with both cars and public transit vehicles taking people to work and school. Scores of buses, trains and private cars filled with Jakartans returning from their long weekend interlude have entered the city since Tuesday afternoon.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL warns of consequences of APEC free trade plan
KL warns of consequences of APEC free trade plan JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday warned developing countries, regardless of their weaknesses, that liberalizing the economy could end with them being dominated by industrialized states. Mahathir was commenting on the declaration made by leaders of the 18-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum on Tuesday to dismantle trade and investment barriers by 2020.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Citra Lamtoro clinches $475m tollroad project in Manila
Citra Lamtoro clinches $475m tollroad project in Manila JAKARTA (JP): Citra Lamtoro, a consortium led by President Soeharto's eldest daughter Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana, clinched here yesterday a US$475 million tollroad project in the Philippine capital of Manila. The signing of the memorandum of understanding on Citra Lamtoro's financing of the Metro Manila Skyway project was attended by Philippine President Fidel V.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC coming of age
APEC coming of age "Finally the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum seems to be coming of age. After years of being derided as little more than a talking shop, the 18-nation body now shows signs of being on the verge of acquiring some real significance, as ministers from its member states gathered in Jakarta yesterday to prepare for today's meeting of the leaders. But, if there is one thing which can unite most Asian members of the forum, it is suspicion of U.S.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pertina to select boxers
Pertina to select boxers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) will start selecting pugilists for the 1995 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the national championships in Manado, North Sulawesi, next week. Pertina secretary general Didiet Soedijoto told reporters yesterday that during the Nov. 20-26 event, a talent scouting team will closely observe those who have the best chances to represent Indonesia in the 1995 SEA Games boxing competitions in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Many Jakarta areas still prone to floods during rainy season
Many Jakarta areas still prone to floods during rainy season JAKARTA (JP): At least 80 areas in and around the city are prone to floods during the rainy season. The areas are mostly located along the banks of rivers and canals passing through the city. Others are located below sea level. Head of the Project for Water Resource Management and Flood Control of the Ciliwung-Cisadane rivers, Sahala Th.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dharmala Group ties up with Malaysian firms
Dharmala Group ties up with Malaysian firms JAKARTA (JP): Businessmen took advantage of the APEC meetings, that culminated with a conference in Bogor on Tuesday, by signing various deals in the presence of government leaders. Two companies of the Dharmala Group, for instance, signed here yesterday a memoranda of understanding with two Malaysian firms to set up join ventures. The signings were witnessed by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto, Clinton discuss rights issue
Soeharto, Clinton discuss rights issue JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto and U.S. President Bill Clinton engaged in extended talks yesterday discussing human rights issues and East Timor. "He (Clinton) raised the issue of human rights in Indonesia and the problem of East Timor," said Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono on the bilateral discussions between the two presidents at the Merdeka Palace.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Thai PM prays in Mendut
Thai PM prays in Mendut YOGYAKARTA: Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leek Pai on Wednesday visited the ancient Buddhist Mendut temple in Mungkid, Magelang, Central Java. Chuan later joined other Buddhist for a prayer at a nearby temple. He received blessings from the priest Joti Dhammo.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC declaration means headache for Japan
APEC declaration means headache for Japan By Keiji Urakami JAKARTA (Kyodo): Leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum have charted an ambitious course toward the goal of transforming their region into a free-trade zone by the year 2020. "Our goal is an ambitious one. But we are determined to demonstrate APEC's leadership in fostering further global trade and investment liberalization," Asia-Pacific leaders say.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Med Games for Israel, Palestine
Med Games for Israel, Palestine PARIS (AFP): Israel may compete against Palestine and Arab countries at the Mediterranean Games at Bari, Italy, in 1997. Claude Collard, president of the Med Games Committee, said here Tuesday before leaving for an Executive Commission meeting in Bari he expected to be able to obtain majority approval for Palestine and Israel being admitted. "But we quite clearly wish to avoid the threat of a boycott by countries who may be hostile at this moment," he added.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Eco-labeling is a stupid demand: German association
Eco-labeling is a stupid demand: German association JAKARTA (JP): The practice of eco-labeling, required by a number of developed countries for imported tropical forest products, is a "stupid" one, the general manager of the German Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers Association says. Werner Neubauer told journalists here yesterday that Germany has never bothered to set environmental standards for any wood products from Indonesia.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Aid earmarked for dam repairs
Aid earmarked for dam repairs MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The Ministry of Public Works has earmarked Rp 2 billion ($952,000) for the repair of 16 dams in Eastern Lombok Regency which were in damaged by mud floods. The dams in the Aikmel district are located along the Tanggek River. The flood, which occurred on Nov. 3, claimed 35 lives.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ten years sought for ex-Bapindo boss
Ten years sought for ex-Bapindo boss JAKARTA (JP): Government prosecutors yesterday urged a Jakarta court to sentence Subekti Ismaun, former president of Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo), to 10 years imprisonment for his alleged role in a Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million) loan scam.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Disabled need funds
Disabled need funds From Pikiran Rakyat We are writing this letter to all TV stations--TVRI, TPI, RCTI, SCTV, and ANteve. As you know, TV stations have been airing game shows. Most of the game show contestants are people who live in Jakarta. The program sponsors always provide very lavish prizes for the winners. In this context, the Benyamin Show game show is doing something unusual and interesting.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC leaders meeting declares free trade by 2020
APEC leaders meeting declares free trade by 2020 BOGOR, West Java (JP): This is the text of the APEC Economic Leaders Declaration of Common Resolve presented yesterday at the end of the APEC economic leaders meeting: 1.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL will widen use of palm oil
KL will widen use of palm oil KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's palm oil sector, with prices sizzling at a nine-year high, is in for even more exciting times if a pilot project to use it for making building materials turns out well, a cabinet minister said yesterday. A Malaysian-based firm is working jointly with British-based Original Development plc in the development of polyurethanes from palm oil, Primary Industries Minister Lim Keng Yaik said.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jet-lagged Clinton goes jogging
Jet-lagged Clinton goes jogging JAKARTA (Reuter): Despite a late night meeting and having "a tad" of jet lag, U.S. President Bill Clinton made a point of jogging, his favorite pastime, yesterday morning before proceeding to Bogor for the APEC meeting. Clinton, wearing dark blue shorts and a T-shirt, did a few laps around and inside of the Senayan sports stadium, which is adjacent to the Hilton Hotel, where he is staying.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Governor Abilio urged to send newcomers home
Governor Abilio urged to send newcomers home DILI (JP): A group of demonstrators demanded yesterday that East Timor Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares return newcomers, especially those from South Sulawesi, to their hometowns. The demand was made following an incident at the Becora Inpres market in Dili on Saturday which led to the death of Mario Vicente, a local trader.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Student football
Student football From Kompas I am referring to the Kompas Oct. 29-31, 1994 issues about the Asian students football championship tournament. Unfortunately the final matches were not broadcasted on television. We have good reasons to be proud of the student players who achieved brilliant success. The national (senior) team cannot beat South Korea, Thailand or other Asian countries, and in the recent Asian Games XIII in Hiroshima (Japan), Indonesia could only rank itself No 11 after Malaysia.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: Award Mandarin Oriental Jakarta WRITER'S AWARD: Mandarin Oriental Jakarta recently held a cocktail party to honor Taufiq Ismail (second from left), the winner of the Southeast Asia Writer's Award 1994. Taufiq's wife, the Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro (right) and the general manager of Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Duncan R. Palmer joined him in the celebration of the honor.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Traditional food healthier
Traditional food healthier From Suara Karya Suara Karya's caricature of Nov. 8, 1994 issue is interesting enough. In the picture Mat Karyo, a ketoprak vendor, is bewildered because he finds himself in the midst of a number of restaurants which serve only international dishes. In Indonesia, particularly in larger cities like Jakarta, Bandung and Surabaya, international restaurants are mushrooming, maybe as an impact of globalization. It seems that people's taste has gone international.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Asia's oil futures trading needs western support
Asia's oil futures trading needs western support SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's decision to permit western exchanges to trade crude contracts in Asia would inject new life into regional oil futures trading, analysts said yesterday. "It's an implicit admission of Asia's inability to grow its own oil futures contracts, but nevertheless is a shot in the arm for the region's futures market," said Ng Weng Hoong, editor of The Singapore Oil Report, a Singapore-based petroleum journal.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Unsafe parking in Kramat Jati market
Unsafe parking in Kramat Jati market From Neraca On Nov. 13, 1994 we went to Kramat Jati market, East Jakarta, at about 5 p.m. We parked our car in the parking lot of the market. To our horror, on the way home at 8.30 p.m. our car stalled inside the parking lot only 50 meters from the place where we had parked. Quite a few cars were behind us impatiently waiting for us to move. We were all girls in the car. With the aid of some men we gave the car a push.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Seeking help
Seeking help We were requested by the Dutch Red Cross to find the whereabouts of Hendrik van Gijselen or his family. His personal data is as follows: Hendrik van Gijselen born in Rotterdam on May 7, 1889. He was born to Mrs. Magdalena Vente, who, in 1943, was reportedly living in Java. Any reader who has information or is related to the family is requested to contact: Indonesian Red Cross Headquarters, Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto, Kav. 96, Jakarta (Telp. 7992325 ext. 23). DR. H. SOESANTO Jakarta
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lee Kuan Yew to attend Asahi forum
Lee Kuan Yew to attend Asahi forum SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's senior minister, Lee Kuan Yew, is to attend the annual business and economic forum organized by Asahi Shimbun, Japan's largest daily newspaper, it was announced here yesterday. A statement from Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong's office said Lee would be in Tokyo for four days from today.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
UPN Veteran's graduation
UPN Veteran's graduation UPN Veteran Jakarta, a university under the Ministry of Defense and Security, will graduate 1,475 students from various study programs at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center on Saturday. Brig. Gen.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir most sought after
Mahathir most sought after Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, one of the late arrivals for the leaders meeting, was also one of the most popular among the APEC pack. On arriving on Monday, he proceeded to attend the signing ceremony of a new Indonesia-Malaysia joint venture bank at the Shangri-La Hotel and then, seeing the hordes of journalists who turned up, dispensed with security protocol and made himself available to the journalists.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia needs $52b for infrastructure projects
Indonesia needs $52b for infrastructure projects JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs US$52 billion in investments for four major infrastructure projects for electricity, telecommunications, roads and water supply within the next five years, a minister said.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Robbery in Bekasi
Robbery in Bekasi Four burglars robbed a house owned by Jiman, a resident of the Cibitung village in Bekasi on Sunday, and got away with Rp 1 million cash and 63 grams of gold jewelry. Suara Karya daily reported yesterday the burglars broke into Jiman's house at 3 a.m. Jiman awoke when he heard noises but found the burglars were already in his living room when he finally investigated.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC declares free trade
APEC declares free trade By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BOGOR, West Java (JP): Economic leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum yesterday unanimously adopted the Bogor Declaration committing themselves to comprehensive trade liberalization in the region by the year 2020. "The long term objective of intensifying closer trade and investment cooperation in the Asia- Pacific is open and free trade and investment," President Soeharto said here yesterday.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Old buildings to become tourist attraction centers
Old buildings to become tourist attraction centers By Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): Have you ever imagined living in the Dutch colonial period? Maybe yes, maybe no. What about staying in hundreds-of-years-old hotels or eating in restaurants once used as detention centers by the colonial government on the old days?
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Privileged newsmen must work harder
Privileged newsmen must work harder JAKARTA (JP): Only 571 journalists were privileged to witness the historic declaration of the establishment of a free trade area in APEC in Bogor yesterday. They were selected out of some 4,000 accredited APEC journalists by the host nation committee in view of the limited space in the palace compound.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Haarhuis, Eltingh finish 1994 as world number one
Haarhuis, Eltingh finish 1994 as world number one JAKARTA (JP): The Dutch doubles team of Paul Haarhuis and Jacco Eltingh will no doubt finish this year as the world number one pair, despite still having the last tournament, the World Doubles championship final to play here next week.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Post colonial relations
Post colonial relations My salute to Ms. Nanny Djali for her letter in this paper's Nov. 9, 1994 issue. She did what many of us ought to do to counter Mr. de Kort's contorted perception of history. Every time one of his letters appears in The Jakarta Post I have a strong urge to blast back, but each time I was restrained by the realization: Why waste so much energy, emotion and time on this issue and his nonsense. But reading Ms.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Brown and green are in
Brown and green are in If APEC leaders could be considered as avant garde in men's fashion, then they've set next year's dominant color. It will be either brown or dark green. Long before coming to Bogor, the APEC leaders were sent samples of designs, to reflect their nation's identity, and the color of batiks they would wear for Bogor. Most have gone for brown and dark green, judging by yesterday's appearance. Only Indonesia's Soeharto and Japan's Tomiichi Murayama opted for a lighter color.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Red Cross-RI airlift for Afghans ends successfully
Red Cross-RI airlift for Afghans ends successfully KABUL (AFP): An airlift of emergency medical supplies, aimed at helping those wounded in Afghanistan's long-standing conflict, has been successfully completed by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), said a Kabul spokesman yesterday. The airlift was carried out with the loan of an Indonesian military C-130 aircraft and crew.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Electricity tariff raised
Electricity tariff raised From Media Indonesia As a developing country, Indonesia has to upgrade the quality of its human resources. To this end, the people must keep learning to increase their knowledge. The learning process will have good results if it is supported by good illumination i.e. electricity. Electricity constitutes a basic need in modern life. People use electricity according to their respective needs and capacities.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC prompts openness
APEC prompts openness What are the most distinctive aspects of our role in the APEC forum? First, it is the fact that Indonesia's existence as well as its contributions are respected and accepted not only by the developing countries, but also by the newly industrialized countries and the economic superpowers of the world such as the United States and Japan.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's crude oil output to remain stable until 1999
Indonesia's crude oil output to remain stable until 1999 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's crude oil output is expected to remain stable at 1.36 million barrels per day (bpd) until 1999 in spite of steady declines in production through the "primary recovery system," which yields the initial barrels of oil. G.A.S.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Thirteen isn't unlucky
Thirteen isn't unlucky Thirteen is not an unlucky number in Indonesia, least not for the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting. Philippine President Fidel Ramos did not object when his limousine and other vehicles which are part of his convoy were assigned the plate number AELM 13. The number has been assigned according in alphabetical order. AELM 1 is for Australia and AELM 17 is for the United States. Soeharto did not get one.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC album
APEC album Photo A: Soeharto JP/alx MR. CHAIRMAN: APEC chairman Soeharto takes questions from journalists at the end of the APEC leaders meeting. Behind him were other APEC leaders, including (left to right) Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia, Bill Clinton of the United States and Tomiichi Murayama of Japan. Photo B: Tour JP/alx BOGOR MYSTERY TOUR: Soeharto takes his APEC guests on a guided tour of the Bogor Presidential Palace.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mandarin is spoken here
Mandarin is spoken here APEC may represent 18 countries but only seven languages are spoken, at least for the benefit of leaders attending the Bogor meeting. Seven teams of interpreters were prepared for the meeting. They were English, Indonesian, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese Mandarin and Chinese Cantonese. (emb)
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur wonders why so much fuss over Israel visit
Gus Dur wonders why so much fuss over Israel visit SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): The chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia's largest Moslem organization, Abdurrahman Wahid, stressed here yesterday that there is no reason to prevent him from visiting Israel. He expressed confusion as to why certain parties in Indonesia deplored his recent visit to that country.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Leaders hail free trade pact, Mahathir has reservation
Leaders hail free trade pact, Mahathir has reservation JAKARTA (JP): Most APEC leaders praised the Bogor declaration yesterday but Malaysia registered some reservations. Australia's Paul Keating called the declaration "an extraordinary new path for the Asia-Pacific region toward extraordinary goals." "The significance of this commitment is enormous," he told a press conference at the Grand Hyatt hotel. "It is stronger than that made by parties to the GATT or by G7 countries.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI sends juniors ton China Open
RI sends juniors ton China Open JAKARTA (JP): World number one Ardy Wiranata and number seven Alan Budikusuma lead a pack of Indonesian second stringers to the China Open badminton championships in Liaoning, starting today. National coach Indra Gunawan said the sending of the second stringers was aimed at increasing their exposure to international competitions for the sake of experience and at comparing their ability to that of China.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Residents, weather welcome APEC to Bogor
Residents, weather welcome APEC to Bogor BOGOR (JP): About one thousand Bogor residents cheerfully welcomed APEC delegations here as their leaders snaked through city streets in one procession after another. The cloudy day also looked to welcome the meeting as prospects of rain feared earlier went unfounded, though it rained the day before as well as on Saturday evening here.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
S'pore investment in China
S'pore investment in China BEIJING (AFP): Singapore has become the fifth largest investor in China, pumping more than US$1.3 billion into the country in the first half of 1994, a report said yesterday. Actual Singaporean investment in China totaled $1.321 billion in the first six months, with the number of Singapore-funded projects more than doubling to 3,834, compared to 1,751 in 1993, the Xinhua news agency said.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
NGOs air concerns over APEC impact
NGOs air concerns over APEC impact JAKARTA (JP): Several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from Asia and Pacific countries raised concerns yesterday about the implications of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) process, which they say could bode ill for human rights.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Informality colors Bogor APEC meet
Informality colors Bogor APEC meet BOGOR, West Java (JP): Yesterday's meeting of APEC leaders in Bogor may have won the prize as the most formal of informal meetings of all time. All the leaders, which includes some of the world's most powerful like the United States, Japan and China, came in batik shirts, provided by the host nation. That's informal. Normal state protocol accorded to visiting heads of government or heads of state was absent when they arrived at the Bogor Presidential Palace.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
'Gatra' magazine makes its debut
'Gatra' magazine makes its debut JAKARTA: Gatra, the weekly magazine which employs a group of former employees of the defunct Tempo, made its debut yesterday. The new magazine, published by PT Era Media Informasi, gave its readers the coverage of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting as its main story, the polling of young people's perception about the late president Sukarno and the controversial visit of Gus Dur, head of an influential Moslem organization, to Israel.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Clinton calls just-ended Bogor meeting 'historic'
Clinton calls just-ended Bogor meeting 'historic' JAKARTA (JP): United States President Bill Clinton called the Bogor declaration a historic one but warned that it should be followed up by the next meeting of leaders. "I feel very good about it, this is potentially a very historic declaration. But next year, if we don't lay down the blueprint, it is not a good sign. "If we do lay down the blueprint, that is a good sign.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Manufacturing sector faces no problem with free trade
Manufacturing sector faces no problem with free trade JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo stated yesterday that Indonesia's manufacturing industry will face no problems with the APEC trade liberalization. "We still have much time and our manufacturing industry is experienced enough," the minister said of the decision of the Asia and Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Bogor yesterday afternoon to liberalize trade among members.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sponsorship threatens Lucky Strike c'ships
Sponsorship threatens Lucky Strike c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's preparations for hosting the world motocross championships for the first time next year have been marred with sponsorship problems. PT British-American Tobacco (BAT) Indonesia is considering withdrawing from sponsoring next year's Lucky Strike International Motocross Championships.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
HIDUP stages APEC environmental event
HIDUP stages APEC environmental event JAKARTA (JP): Officials and businessmen from several APEC members gathered here yesterday evening in what the organizers called the only environmental event in coincidence with the APEC meetings that focused on economic issues. The reception was hosted by HIDUP -- Indonesia's trade association of companies dedicated to promoting environmental products, services and technology -- at the Clipper Restaurant.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soccer raid effective in Malaysia
Soccer raid effective in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's crackdown on crooked soccer is working and the heavy betting that accompanies most matches is declining, a senior soccer official said yesterday. "There has been a drastic difference and there's a sense of fresh air and cleanliness," Paul Mony, general secretary of the Football Association of Malaysia, told Reuters.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Feisal inducts new cadets
Feisal inducts new cadets MAGELANG: Armed Forces Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung has graduated 971 cadets from four military academies in Magelang, Central Java. The cadets were graduated and inducted over the weekend after they passed through 13 days of the Chandradimuka basic military training. Gen. Feisal said that the cadets were specially selected young people and are expected to study hard and do their training wholeheartedly.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Trans-ASEAN gas studied
Trans-ASEAN gas studied MANILA (AFP): Trans Energy of France is studying the natural gas industry in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to determine the feasibility of a trans-ASEAN pipeline, a Filipino energy official said yesterday. ASEAN groups natural gas exporters Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia along with the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
PT Freeport to build copper smelting plant
PT Freeport to build copper smelting plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Freeport Indonesia will start constructing a copper smelting plant in Gresik, East Java, in the middle of next year with a production capacity of 200,000 tons per annum at a cost of about US$650 million, its president says. Hoediatmo Hoed told The Jakarta Post here Monday evening that Freeport will likely hold 100 percent of the equity in the company which will be established in order to sponsor the copper smelting project.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist), Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio, Monday to Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sunday from 12:30 p.m.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Siti Amelia Jakarta queen
Siti Amelia Jakarta queen Siti Amelia has been chosen as the Jakarta Putri Ayu Queen 1994, defeating 14 other finalists. The Suara Pembaruan evening daily reported yesterday that the first and second runners-up at competition held by the Putri Ayu foundation will be, respectively, Shinta Ruswita and Suci Kuniati Sujud. Mrs.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Forex and stocks
Forex and stocks Notice: Due to Jakarta's public holidays on Monday Nov. 14 and Tuesday Nov. 15, Bank Indonesia (the central bank) and the Jakarta Stock Exchange did no clearing transactions and share trading. Therefore, The Jakarta Post has not published the tables of foreign exchange conversion rates and stock price quotations in today's and yesterday's editions. -- Editor
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Grady wins pro-am title
Grady wins pro-am title JAKARTA (JP): Last year's Tugu Pratama PGA champion Wayne Grady of Australia made up for his loss in the professional event by winning the individual pro-am event on Sunday. Playing on 18 holes at Bumi Serpong Damai golf course, Tangerang, near here, Grady was tied at 4 under par 68 with Stephen Lindskoq of Sweden and Felix Casas of the Philippines. The win earned Grady US$1,500, with Lindskoq and Casas pocketing $750 and $600 respectively.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hillary Clinton warmly welcomed in Yogyakarta
Hillary Clinton warmly welcomed in Yogyakarta By Rita A. Widiadana YOGYAKARTA (JP): Thousands of Yogyakartans greeted American First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton yesterday as she visited a school, a community health center and two renowned temples. They shouted "Hillary, we love you," and a villager waved a towel bearing the American flag. During the day long visit Mrs. Clinton remained fresh and relaxed, apparently enjoying the entire tour though her hosts were unable to hide their fatigue.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jl. Daan Mogot - Pasar Baru bridge project commences
Jl. Daan Mogot - Pasar Baru bridge project commences TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Tangerang Mayor Djakaria Machmud inaugurated the construction of a new bridge on Saturday, connecting Jl. Daan Mogot in West Jakarta and Pasar Baru. "The construction of the new bridge is meant to ease frequent traffic jams on the old Cisadane bridge on Jl. Merdeka," Djakaria said, adding that traffic congestion on the street is caused by an increasing number of vehicles to and from Jakarta.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Moerdiono rocks Bogor Palace with `Blue Suede Shoes'
Moerdiono rocks Bogor Palace with `Blue Suede Shoes' BOGOR, West Java (JP): As APEC leaders deliberated inside Bogor Palace, poised to make their monumental decision, hundreds of waiting journalists were entertained by an array of singers and dancers, including a surprise performance by Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
East Timor protesters mull asylum in Portugal
East Timor protesters mull asylum in Portugal JAKARTA (JP): Twenty nine East Timorese students occupying the U.S. embassy compound said yesterday that they are considering seeking asylum in Portugal. In Lisbon, Portuguese Prime Minister Anibal Cavaco Silva said on Monday the foreign ministry was trying to arrange for the group to go to Portugal.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Local TV networks pool resources to cover Bogor
Local TV networks pool resources to cover Bogor JAKARTA (JP): Six Indonesian television networks pooled their resources yesterday to provide the nation as well as the world comprehensive coverage of the historic meeting of APEC leaders in Bogor. The media pool turned out to have been effectively pulled off by the six networks. Until this week the concept had never fully caught on with the Indonesian media community.
Wed, 16 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
A new milestone
A new milestone Even before the meeting started in Bogor yesterday, one could feel the consensus emanating from the 18 APEC leaders who were all dressed in specially designed Indonesian batik shirts. The press conference later in the day only confirmed that the occasion was not just another international talk-shop. The APEC Economic Leaders Meeting finally endorsed what is termed the "Indonesian vision", i.e.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Increase civil servants' earnings!
Increase civil servants' earnings! From Suara Karya I am a pensioner of the IV/E category (the top rank in the civil service) and my monthly pension is Rp 360,000 to support my family -- one wife, and two kids who are still in university. Such a meager income is enough only for two weeks of a modest life-style. Luckily we own a house of our own, so we don't have to pay rent. Imagine how civil servants (including armed forces members) whose rank is lower than mine manage on such small incomes?
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bogor to take APEC one step forward
Bogor to take APEC one step forward By Endy Bayuni BOGOR, West Java (JP): Leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum gather here today to take the grouping one step further forward from their last meeting in Seattle, Washington, last year, on the question of a regional free trade zone.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC urged to focus on trade liberalization
APEC urged to focus on trade liberalization JAKARTA (JP): Chile, APEC's latest member nation, asked the forum yesterday to focus its work on trade liberalization. "We prefer a fast pace of integration and economic liberalization in APEC, "Chile's Economics Minister Alvaro Garcia Hurtado told an open forum on the future direction of APEC. Hurtado said his country is ready to meet the faster timetable for free and open trade by 2010 as proposed by the Pacific Business Froum.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
RP reports budget surplus
RP reports budget surplus MANILA (AFP): The Philippines reported a budget surplus of 15.44 billion pesos (US$643 million) for the first 10 months of this year, the finance department said yesterday. The department had predicted a deficit of 4.81 billion pesos.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Medics standby at airports
Medics standby at airports Special APEC medical centers have been opened at the Halim Perdanakusuma airport and the Soekarno-Hatta airport to anticipate any medical problems that might afflict the delegates. Six doctors, eight support staff members and two ambulances are on 24-hour standby to provide medical service for the important guests, Dr. Tommy Halauwet, coordinator for the one at the Halim Perdanakusuma airport, told The Jakarta Post yesterday.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Back-to-basics marketing approach reaps rich rewards
Back-to-basics marketing approach reaps rich rewards A canopy of red and white Coca-Cola banners fluttered along Surabaya's streets to herald the launching of yet another Coca- Cola marketing blitz. In Indonesia, as with the rest of the world, the marketing of the soft drink is shaped to fit the particular interests of the local consumer market. For Indonesia, this encompasses sponsoring special promotions, such as marketing blitzes and events held during national celebrations.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Is it elite schools, or elitist education?
Is it elite schools, or elitist education? By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): I attended a very stimulating seminar on theories of education recently. Based on my previous experiences in similar seminars, I had not expected an interesting discussion. I was wrong!
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S. opens trade center in Jakarta
U.S. opens trade center in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): U.S. Secretary of Commerce Ronald H. Brown (far left) cut the ribbon in a ceremony marking the opening of the United States Commercial and Information Center last night. Brown said the opening of the center indicates America's serious commitment to enhancing trade, investment and economic relations with Indonesia. The ceremony at the World Trade Center was attended by Minister of Trade Satrio B.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Coca-Cola system in Indonesia lends helping hand to the needy
Coca-Cola system in Indonesia lends helping hand to the needy The bottlers of Coca-Cola in Indonesia never lose sight of their role in social welfare activities. Their contributions run a gamut of worthy causes, from helping victims of natural disasters to sponsoring community health programs. During this year, as two natural disasters devastated areas of West Java and Southern Sumatra, local bottlers were quick to mobilize resources to help out in the hour of need.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Feisal inducts new cadets
Feisal inducts new cadets MAGELANG, Central Java: Armed Forces Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung has graduated 971 cadets from four military academies in Magelang. The cadets were graduated and inducted over the weekend after they passed through 13 days of the Chandradimuka basic military training. Gen. Feisal said that the cadets were specially selected young people and are expected to study hard and do their training wholeheartedly.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Who's who in Bogor today
Who's who in Bogor today AUSTRALIA Paul John KEATING, Prime Minister Australia's Prime Minister Paul John Keating, 48, joined the Australian Labor Party at the age of 15 and became the president of the party's New South Wales branch from September, 1979 to February, 1983. Elected to the House of Representatives for the seat of New South Wales in 1969, Keating became Minister of Northern Australia in the Whitlam Cabinet from October to November, 1975.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV Today
TV Today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 Film 4:30 Science Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Wawasan 8:05 Traditional & Modern Drama 9:00 World News 9:30 Gelamor 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC leaders to set dates on free trade
APEC leaders to set dates on free trade JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum are expected to set dates for trade liberalization in the region during their second meeting in Bogor, south of here, today, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bogor pulls together for APEC conference
Bogor pulls together for APEC conference By Johannes Simbolon BOGOR (JP): The long-lost beauty of Bogor has been regained as the meeting of APEC economic leaders is set to take place in just a matter of hours. "The cleanliness of the town at present reminds me of the 1950s when I was just a little boy. Honestly speaking, the town hasn't been this clean in a long time," said Tanu Sulianto, who was born and raised in Bogor and also hopes to die here.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Evans visits 'Tempo' exhibition
Evans visits 'Tempo' exhibition JAKARTA (JP): Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Gareth Evans attended an exhibition of old Tempo magazine covers and the launching of Sidelines, a book of selected essays by its former chief editor, last Sunday evening. "Evans only paid a short visit here, about ten minutes," said Goenawan Mohamad, former chief editor of the now defunct Tempo magazine. At the opening of the exhibition, Evans was accompanied by Australian ambassador to Indonesia, Allan Taylor.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
More land needed for cemeteries
More land needed for cemeteries Jakarta will need at least 700 hectares of land for cemeteries by the year of 2005, said Sridhana, an official of the city administration. Sridhana said his office intends to make cemeteries also function as water catchments. After leading a comparative study tour to Medan last week, Sridhana said the city plans cemeteries based on green, beautiful systematic principles.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakartans flock to West, Central Java for APEC holidays
Jakartans flock to West, Central Java for APEC holidays JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of Jakartans fled to West Java's major tourist destinations, such as Bandung and Carita, and even as far as Semarang, in Central Java, and Yogyakarta. The out-of-season visitors who booked hotels, strolled along streets and browsed in shopping centers were Jakartans trying to make the most of the government's decision to declare Monday and Tuesday public holidays.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Governor urges Dili people to remain calm
Governor urges Dili people to remain calm JAKARTA (JP): East Timorese Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares is urging local citizens to remain calm following an incident at the Becora Inpres market in East Dili. "Be calm and don't be easily provoked by groundless rumors," Antara news agency reported the governor as saying on Sunday.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Unfortunate distractions
Unfortunate distractions Different words have been used to express the official reactions to the latest events, but in conclusion it may be said that the demonstration by a group of East Timorese students at the United States Embassy in Jakarta and the rioting which occurred in Dili in the last several days are highly unfortunate incidents indeed.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia little known in Australia
Indonesia little known in Australia By Rob Goodfellow WOLLONGONG, New South Wales, Australia (JP): Given the importance placed on the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit by Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating it is surprising that most Australians still appear to know little or nothing about our closest Asian neighbor, Indonesia.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bintoro, the technocrat behind the Bogor communique
Bintoro, the technocrat behind the Bogor communique JAKARTA (JP): The declaration by APEC's 18 leaders that will be read at the end of their meeting in Bogor today is in part the result of the hard work of Professor Bintoro Tjokroamidjojo, President Soeharto's special assistant on APEC affairs.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Canada regards RI as important trade partner
Canada regards RI as important trade partner JAKARTA (JP): Canada regards Indonesia as its most important trading partner in Southeast Asia with trade volume between the two countries approaching US$1 billion. "Indonesia is Canada's most important trading partner in Southeast Asia," Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien said.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC tourism slacking
APEC tourism slacking There were no smiles at Smailing Tour as it found out that APEC and tourism don't mix, not just yet anyway. The private tour operator, which has opened a stand at the APEC Media Center in the hope of cashing in on the presence of hordes of delegates and journalists, says business is slow. Only a few people came to book flights, mostly to Yogyakarta or Bali. Several others asked for seats to Dili, an attendant of the tour operator said.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Grady wins pro-am title
Grady wins pro-am title JAKARTA (JP): Last year's Tugu Pratama PGA champion Wayne Grady of Australia made up for his loss in the professional event by winning the individual pro-am event on Sunday. Playing on 18 holes at Bumi Serpong Damai golf course, Tangerang, near here, Grady was tied at 4 under par 68 with Stephen Lindskoq of Sweden and Felix Casas of the Philippines. The win earned Grady US$1,500, with Lindskoq and Casas pocketing $750 and $600 respectively.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC album
APEC album Photo A: Spouses JP/alx THE WOMEN BEHIND APEC: Indonesia's First Lady Mrs. Tien Soeharto (center) hosted a luncheon for the spouses of the APEC leaders at the Presidential Palace yesterday. America's First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton (fourth from left) was one of the six first ladies in the group of visitors yesterday.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Coca-Cola focuses of the world of sports
Coca-Cola focuses of the world of sports The Coca-Cola system in Indonesia was the proud recipient of a special government award for its role in contributing to the development of sports in the nation. The state decoration for sports was awarded to representatives of the company by Vice President Try Sutrisno in September of this year. Coca-Cola in Indonesia is the first corporate winner of the award.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Prolonged weekend in city facilitates traffic flow
Prolonged weekend in city facilitates traffic flow JAKARTA (JP): The government's decision to prolong the weekend to prevent traffic congestion during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting activities has facilitated traffic flow in the capital's streets which are usually clogged by cars. An official of the City Land Transportation Control Agency, who asked for anonymity, said yesterday that the traffic situation in Jakarta was "under control". "Traffic in the city is very smooth.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
New program launched to improve labor conditions
New program launched to improve labor conditions JAKARTA (JP): The government is launching a comprehensive industrial relations program to improve labor conditions in the country, says Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief. "Despite some encouraging advances achieved last year, we still have many things to do to improve labor conditions, including the welfare of workers and the enforcement of labor laws," he told The Jakarta Post before his departure to Geneva over the weekend.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dinner kicks off APEC leaders meet
Dinner kicks off APEC leaders meet JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum gathered at the Jakarta Convention Center yesterday evening on the eve of their momentous Bogor conference which will determine the fate of trade liberalization in the region. The leaders arrived one by one at around 7 p.m.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sketches tops book sale
Sketches tops book sale The newly-published Sketches of Indonesian Society, a compilation of articles by Indonesian intellectual Mochtar Buchori, is making a splash at the APEC meeting. The book, launched only a week ago, is topping sales at the Gramedia book stand at the Jakarta Convention Center, where the APEC meeting and the media center are located. "We began with 200 copies and now we're down to 57," said the Gramedia attendant on Saturday. The book retails at Rp 15,000 per copy.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Clinton raises human rights, Korea with President Jiang
Clinton raises human rights, Korea with President Jiang JAKARTA (Reuter): U.S. President Bill Clinton and Chinese President Jiang Zemin are in broad agreement over keeping the Korean peninsula nuclear free but old differences over human rights remain, U.S. officials said yesterday. They said Korea was the main topic as the two presidents met on the eve of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, expected to form the world's largest free-trade zone.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bogor meeting expected to endorse Indonesian vision
Bogor meeting expected to endorse Indonesian vision JAKARTA (JP): Noted Australian economist Ross Garnaut predicted yesterday that the meeting in Bogor today will produce what he terms the Indonesian formula for realizing the long-term, economic vision of APEC leaders. Garnaut told an open forum on the future of APEC that the Indonesian formula or statement to be issued by the APEC leaders will commit them to liberalization towards free and open trade in the region along the principles of GATT.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI to become int'l financial center by 2000
RI to become int'l financial center by 2000 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, with its free foreign exchange regime and the rapid growth of its economy, has the potential to become one of the major international financial centers by the turn of the century, an executive said yesterday.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
First ladies get a glimpse of Indonesia in half a day
First ladies get a glimpse of Indonesia in half a day JAKARTA (JP): Six first ladies got a glimpse of Indonesia, an archipelago of 17,000 islands, in a matter of half a day. The ladies, who are accompanying their husbands to the APEC meeting, visited the Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park yesterday. The tourist site, popularly known by locals as Taman Mini, provides visitors with a display of the diversity of Indonesia.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Clinton and the rights issue
Clinton and the rights issue Clinton, whose Democratic Party suffered heavy losses in the recent elections, appears to be more inclined to discuss economic and military issues with Indonesia, which is at present playing the diplomatic role of "spokesman" for the Third World. Clinton is disinclined to take up the human rights issue directly with President Soeharto because it represents too small an interest for the United States.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
N. Korea nuclear pact praised
N. Korea nuclear pact praised JAKARTA (Reuter): The leaders of the United States, South Korea and Japan used a joint meeting in Jakarta last night to hail the importance of the U.S.-North Korean nuclear pact. "They strongly endorsed the...agreed framework for settling the nuclear issue, which opens the way to a new era of stability and increased prosperity in the region," a joint statement issued after the meeting said. U.S.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Coca-Cola fully aware of environment
Coca-Cola fully aware of environment The Coca-Cola system in Indonesia lets its actions speak louder than words on the issue of protecting the environment. The company's 12 bottlers in Indonesia have launched a number of programs aimed at increasing environmental awareness among employees and the general public.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
President Clinton will give jet-setting whole new meaning
President Clinton will give jet-setting whole new meaning JAKARTA (Reuter): U.S. President Bill Clinton's Asian trade mission involves 20,500 miles (33,000 km) of travel, but he will give new meaning to the term "jet-setter" if he follows through on tentative travel plans for early December. That schedule, administration officials say, calls for Clinton to fly to California on Dec. 3 for a Democratic Party fund raiser hosted by Hollywood producer Steven Spielberg, back to Washington on Dec.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
All quiet at JCC front
All quiet at JCC front All's quiet at the JCC front, according to security officers manning the venue of the APEC conference. By Saturday morning, only 10 people had been reprimanded by guards, all for not wearing their APEC IDs, said a high ranking officer in charge of APEC security at the Jakarta Convention Center. "So far, everything has been running very smoothly," said the officer, who requested anonymity. The 10 reprimanded include journalists and delegates.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
S. Korea to invest in home appliance base
S. Korea to invest in home appliance base SEOUL (AFP): South Korea's Goldstar Co. will invest US$580 million in Indonesia over the next five years to build a joint- venture home appliance production base, a company spokesman said yesterday. "We opted for Indonesia to build it as a strategic, comprehensive production base in the Southeast Asian region," said the spokesman, adding that Indonesia would emerge as its third largest operation outside South Korea and China.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Yayuk earns doubles title with Romana
Yayuk earns doubles title with Romana JAKARTA (JP): Yayuk Basuki and Romana Tedjakusuma earned their first professional women's doubles title at the Wismilak Open tennis championships in Surabaya, East Java, without breaking into a sweat on Sunday. Their Japanese opponents, Kyoko Nagatsuka and Ai Sugiyama, failed to appear since Sugiyama remained debilitated from the illness she suffered in her unfinished singles final against German Elena Wagner.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
40 locations prone to AIDS
40 locations prone to AIDS JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The health training center chief in Irian Jaya, Sandjaja, announced yesterday there are 40 locations in the province prone to the spread of AIDS. Ten of the 40 locations are in Jayapura regency, eight in Merauke, four respectively in Fak-Fak, Jayawijaya, Biak Numfor and Manokwari, three in Sorong and two in Paniai, he said.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Architecture in Jakarta
Architecture in Jakarta From Kompas The physical development in Jakarta -- Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, Jl. Gatot Subroto and Casablanca areas -- is amazing. High-rise buildings with various architectural designs and functions are found in these areas. Unfortunately, all the buildings look similar to ones we find in other countries like Tokyo, Hong Kong or New York. And none of the buildings -- hotels, apartments, and shopping centers etc. -- reflects Indonesia's traditional architecture.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Now it's Clinton's turn to reassure the Japanese
Now it's Clinton's turn to reassure the Japanese JAKARTA (Reuter): U.S. President Bill Clinton assured Japan yesterday that his policy will not change because of the defeats suffered by his Democrats in last week's mid-term congressional elections, Japanese officials said. "I am not worried at all about your coalition government now," Japanese officials quoted Clinton as telling Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist), Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio, Monday to Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sunday from 12:30 p.m.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Robbery in Bekasi
Robbery in Bekasi Four burglars robbed a house owned by Jiman, a resident of the Cibitung village in Bekasi, and got away with Rp 1 million cash and 63 grams of gold jewelry on Sunday. Suara Karya daily reported yesterday the burglars broke into Jiman's house at 3 a.m. Jiman awoke when he heard noises but found the burglars were already in his living room when he finally investigated.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Forex and stocks
Forex and stocks Notice: Due to Jakarta's public holidays on Monday Nov. 14 and Tuesday Nov. 15, Bank Indonesia (the central bank) and the Jakarta Stock Exchange will not hold clearing transactions and share trading. Therefore, The Jakarta Post will not be publishing the tables of foreign exchange conversion rates and stock price quotations in today's and tomorrow's editions. -- Editor
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Clinton satisfied at E. Timorese handling
Clinton satisfied at E. Timorese handling JAKARTA (JP): United States President Bill Clinton said yesterday he had been given assurances by the Indonesian government that the 29 young East Timorese who are occupying the U.S. embassy parking lot will not be punished when their standoff comes to an end. "We have been assured that there will be no retribution against them for exercising their political expression and bringing their concerns to us," Clinton told a press conference at the U.S.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jiang says China is not a threat to the U.S.
Jiang says China is not a threat to the U.S. JAKARTA (JP): China assured the United States yesterday that the Beijing government will not pose a threat to the Washington administration, either politically and economically, because the two countries share a broad area of cooperation. During a meeting here yesterday, Chinese President Jiang Zemin told U.S.
Tue, 15 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
South Jakarta's sanitation inspected
South Jakarta's sanitation inspected South Jakarta Mayor H. Pardjoko toured his mayoralty on Sunday to inspect its standards of sanitation. In his visit, on Jl. Darmawangsa, the mayor ordered his subordinates to remove a pile of stones and rubble, which were piled up in front of a luxury house. The mayor warned that his administration will take strong measures if the house owner did not do anything to improve the cleanliness of the area.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ministers urge anti-dumping measures in Asia-Pacific
Ministers urge anti-dumping measures in Asia-Pacific JAKARTA (JP): Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans and Chilean Minister of the Economy Alvaro Garcia Hurtado want action to end dumping practices in the Asia-Pacific region. Evans and Garcia told a business symposium held on the sideline of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings that dumping practices in the region hurt the efforts to harmonize policies on fair business competition in the region.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Expatriate seeking help
Expatriate seeking help I am an expatriate and have been working in Indonesia for more than five years. I like the country because of its relaxed nature, unlike Singapore, which is a little bit too formal and too much manmade. For the past three-and-a-half years I was employed as a director looking after factory production and sales. At the end of last year, when my contract was expired, a company approached me and invited me to work for them with nice benefits.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian wins Formula Asia
Malaysian wins Formula Asia JAKARTA (JP): A thrilled Alex Yoong of Malaysia took his first Formula victory in commanding style in Zhuhai, China, yesterday. In front of a crowd of 100,000 spectators, the 18-year-old Yoong showed his formidable driving talent, negotiating the testing street circuit with skill and maturity. Yoong finished 0.22 second ahead of Stanley Iriawan of Indonesia, with Akbar Ebrahim of India finishing third.
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E. Timor to have health academy
E. Timor to have health academy DILI, East Timor: The provincial office of the health ministry will establish an academy of health in East Timor next year to improve the quality of nurses in the province. The academy will have three departments, treatment, nutrition and environmental health, the head of East Timor's provincial office of the health ministry, Dr. Samuel Munaiseche told Antara over the weekend.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Share prices mixed amidst lackluster trading
Share prices mixed amidst lackluster trading JAKARTA (JP): Stock prices closed mixed across the board amidst lackluster trading throughout last week. The market generally seemed to lack fresh factors, following the weak performance of the regional markets. The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) Composite Index closed the week down 7.22 points to 513.38. Although the down-side potential looks minimal, the index in the short term is likely to move sideways.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Free trade concept stretched
Free trade concept stretched In their latest move, the APEC conference organizers have expanded on the concept of free trade, which members continue to debating in order to suit their respective programs. The organizers are giving out the luxuriously illustrated Green Indonesia, by journalist Ilsha Sharp and photographer Alain Compost, to delegates and journalists for free.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC album
APEC album Photo A: Luncheon JP/alx APEC TOAST: South Korean President Kim Young-sam raises his glass for a toast with Indonesia's Coordinating Minister of Economy and Finance during a business luncheon. The lunch meeting was organized by the Indonesia-Korea Economic Cooperation Committee at the Shangri-la Hotel in Jakarta yesterday.
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Mahathir to inaugurate joint venture bank
Mahathir to inaugurate joint venture bank JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is scheduled to inaugurate PT May Bank Nusa International, a Malaysian-Indonesian joint venture bank established with a capital of Rp 100 billion (US$46 million), at a ceremony here today. Coordinating Minister for Economy and Finance Saleh Afiff is expected to attend the ceremony at the Shangri-La hotel, Bangun Sarwito Kusmuljono, a commissioner of the joint venture, revealed over the weekend.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Telephone fine too much
Telephone fine too much From Media Indonesia Telephone subscribers who fail to pay their telephone bills for two consecutive months have their lines cut off. PT Telkom will connect the line again after the bills have been paid, and paid a Rp 1 million fine. I think the fine is too burdensome, especially for a pensioner like me. So, perhaps it is necessary for PT Telkom to review the policy concerning the fine.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hariyanto Arbi wins Hong Kong Open
Hariyanto Arbi wins Hong Kong Open HONG KONG (Reuter): Indonesia's Hariyanto Arbi played his heart out here yesterday to defeat compatriot Ardy Wiranata 15-9, 15-11 in the Hong Kong Open final. The final was a re-match of their All-England championship showdown and the result was the same with 22-year-old Hariyanto engineering openings for his power smash with deep clears and well-executed drop shots.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
18 dead, 43 missing in RI boat tragedy
18 dead, 43 missing in RI boat tragedy KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Eighteen people died and 43 were missing after a boat carrying 87 Indonesian illegal immigrants capsized off the Malaysian coast during a storm, Malaysia's TV3 reported yesterday. The boat, ferrying its passengers from Tanjung Pinang in Indonesia's Riau islands, capsized when it was hit by big waves two miles off Malaysia's southeast coastal town of Tanjong Balau late on Friday night, it said.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cooperation to preserve water catchment urged
Cooperation to preserve water catchment urged JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja underlined late last week the importance of cooperation between Jakarta and West Java in preserving water catchment areas. Speaking at a ceremony marking the change of management at the Ciburial water reservoir in Bogor regency, the governor said that coordination is badly needed to help secure an adequate water supply for Jakartans.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC ministers' joint statement
APEC ministers' joint statement Following is the joint statement issued on Saturday, Nov. 12, 1994, at the conclusion of the two-day ministerial meeting of the 18 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation members in Jakarta. The statement comprises 72 points addressing various programs and plans for the five-year-old forum. JOINT STATEMENT 1.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Is it `APEC', `apek' or `apes'?: Jakartans are wondering
Is it `APEC', `apek' or `apes'?: Jakartans are wondering By Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): Every big event generates its own jokes, or anecdotes, and the big APEC gathering in Indonesia over the past week is no exception among the local people. As newspapers and television have bombarded Indonesian readers and viewers with APEC stories over the past month, people are now beginning to understand what the four letter acronym stands for.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Australia. Chile tie up
Australia. Chile tie up SYDNEY (AFP): Chile and Australia agreed here Saturday to strengthen bilateral ties and work together for progress at the APEC summit this week in Indonesia.
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Ramos moves to save project
Ramos moves to save project MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos yesterday moved to save Japanese funding for a 1.3 billion peso (US$54.17 million) irrigation project in the southern Philippines, which has been disrupted by Moslem guerrilla violence.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Joop does his part
Joop does his part Indonesian Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave has different ways of making APEC delegates and journalists feel welcome. Yesterday, he greeted an arriving Mexican journalist by bursting into the Spanish song "Cucurucucu Paloma...". The surprised journalist, obviously pleased, asked for the minister's business card, saying that he wanted to interview him. Joop complied and then asked the journalist "You are Catholic, aren't you?" "Yes," was the response.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Irregular delivery of `Time'
Irregular delivery of `Time' From Kompas I have been subscribing to Time for tens of years. In May 1993 I paid my subscription fee for the next three years, 1993-1996, to PT Gunung Agung, as the Time distributor. The delivery used to be well done. But the delivery stopped without notice since I got No. 27 issue in July 1994. Finally in August after I contacted PT Gunung Agung five times, I was informed that PT Gunung Agung was no longer the distributor of Time. The new distributor was Indoprom.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Thailand to boycott Australian weapons
Thailand to boycott Australian weapons BANGKOK (AFP): Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai yesterday threatened to boycott Australian-made weapons in retaliation for continuing allegations that some Thais support Khmer Rouge guerrillas in Cambodia. "If they still think this way, we won't buy (the weapons)," he told reporters in Jakarta.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Retailers set up another association
Retailers set up another association JAKARTA (JP): The country's largest retailers agreed to form an association to enhance cooperation in further developing retail trade at a trendy restaurant in Senayan, Central Jakarta late last week. Under the agreement, H.E. Dachlan was appointed chairman, accompanied by Hari Darmawan and Anton Lukmanto, as the respective heads of the department store and super market sections. M.N.