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Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Healed Alan vows to return to the big league and defend title
Healed Alan vows to return to the big league and defend title By Hidayat Jati YOGYAKARTA (JP): Alan Budikusuma, defending Indonesia Open badminton champion and gold medal winner in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, said that he has licked his wounds long enough and vowed to return to the top three. "1994 has not been exactly my best year, thanks to the my knee injury last year," he told the Jakarta Post while watching the many one sided matches at the Among Rogo stadium yesterday.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio (chamber music) Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Yusuf (pianist), Sunday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Executive property expo to be held here
Executive property expo to be held here JAKARTA (JP): Buoyed by optimism about local investment, four property companies and the Batam Development Authority will hold a property exhibition, called Executive 2000, from Aug. 20 to 28 in the atrium of Plaza Indonesia, Central Jakarta. Peter Chan, vice president of Bonauli Group, said the local property market still looks promising.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) rose in active trading yesterday with the broad-based Composite Index gaining almost two points to close at 473.52 from 471.69 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the narrow-based GTDBS-50 Index increased to 112.05 from 111.22. Total trading volume rose to 27.46 million shares worth Rp 175.56 billion (US$80.86 million) from 22.52 million shares valued at Rp 101.08 billion.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto accords role to religious intellectuals
Soeharto accords role to religious intellectuals JAKARTA (JP): Religious-based intellectual organizations, widely criticized recently for fostering sectarian politics in Indonesia, yesterday won the presidential seal of approval when they jointly organized a seminar on human resource development. President Soeharto told the seminar that religious intellectuals play a major role in national development, including promoting the country's religious life.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rebel PDI activists told to set up own political party
Rebel PDI activists told to set up own political party JAKARTA (JP): A leading member of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) yesterday said that party members who are discontent with the leadership of Megawati Soekarnoputri should form their own party instead of trying to undermine the party.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S. investment in ASEAN
U.S. investment in ASEAN BANGKOK (AFP): U.S. investment in ASEAN countries has topped that of Japan, reaching US$40 billion and likely to pass $200 billion by the end of the decade, a U.S. business representative said yesterday. Robert Driscoll, president of the U.S.-ASEAN Council, which promotes private business ventures in Southeast Asia, said U.S. investment to the region grew by $3 billion in 1993 alone, according to the U.S. Chambers of Commerce. U.S.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia warned of widening economic gap
Indonesia warned of widening economic gap JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, whose gap between the poor and the rich has become notorious in the last two decades, received another warning yesterday following the remark of a senior economist, Sumitro Djojohadikusumo, about the issue. "I immediately read this eye-catching statement," State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said yesterday.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Foreign investments decline sharply
Foreign investments decline sharply JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investments approved by the government for the development of non-oil and non-financial businesses fell sharply in the period from June to July, dropping to US$139.56 million from $225.85 million in the May-June period. However, in a monthly report released yesterday, the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) said that domestic investments surged to Rp 7.55 trillion ($3.48 billion) from Rp 3.05 trillion.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lack of seats at railway stations
Lack of seats at railway stations From Neraca As a Jakarta residence, I used to travel by train to my work place and back every working day because it is the only fast and cheap means of public transportation in the city. I, and perhaps many other commuters who used to travel by train, are proud of the city's railway stations with their grand architectural style. Why can't our government afford to build railway stations like those in advanced countries.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Telephone
Telephone From Neraca Telkom has been very helpful in providing the public with telephones. I am very grateful for this. In Lenteng Agung district, southern Jakarta, in front of the campus of Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Komunikasi, there are three public telephone booths. Unfortunately they have not been working for weeks now although the Telkom workers who gather the coins from the phone boxes must know about this.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie sells 6.8m shares
Bakrie sells 6.8m shares JAKARTA (JP): Hanil Leasing Company Ltd. of South Korea has acquired 4.25 million shares of PT Bakrie Finance Corporation (BFC) and the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) another 2.55 million shares. A spokesman for Bakrie Finance said here yesterday that the transactions for the share acquisition were made last Friday at the Jakarta Stock Exchange under the coordination of PT Bakrie Nusantara Corporation.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Reforestation decentralized
Reforestation decentralized JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to decentralize reforestation programs by giving local authorities a bigger role, Director General of Reforestation and Land Rehabilitation Sumahadi said yesterday. "We will establish offices in 195 regencies in 26 provinces and assign them to deal with reforestation and land conservation programs," Sumahadi said. Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M.
Fri, 12 Aug 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, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
The Piano: No porn film
The Piano: No porn film After reading the "Your Letters" column in The Jakarta Post (Aug.9, 1994) I was shocked to see my name below a letter that I had not written as printed. Not only had you modified the English in a rather awkward fashion but also cut out two of my main arguments about the film The Piano. The arguments were that The Piano is not a pornographic film and that censorship is superfluous when the laws of economics are applied.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pondok Kelapa named best subdistrict
Pondok Kelapa named best subdistrict Pondok Kelapa subdistrict in East Jakarta has been named as the winner of the city village contest for the 1994 fiscal year and will receive First Lady Tien Soeharto's trophy, a cash prize of Rp 400,000 (US$184) and a village bank loan of Rp 5 million. The announcement was made by the Deputy Governor for Administrative Affairs, Idroes, in his office on Wednesday.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
North Korea honors Alatas with award
North Korea honors Alatas with award JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas yesterday received the Order of Friendship First Class award from North Korea for his efforts toward the reunification of the two Koreas. Former Indonesian ambassador to North Korea Muhamad Muharam Soemadipradja was awarded the Order of Friendship Second Class honor.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt to protect olefins from imports
Govt to protect olefins from imports JAKARTA (JP): Less than two months after ruling out tariff protection for new industrial ventures, the government announced yesterday that it plans to protect the olefins produced by PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Center in Serang, West Java, from import competition.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Intellectual seminar
Intellectual seminar With Independence Day around the corner, four Indonesian intellectual organizations are jointly holding a seminar on human resources in Jakarta. This seminar, which was officially opened by President Soeharto yesterday, is the first of its kind ever held. Obviously, we hail this seminar as an important effort to produce quality human resources, which will be much needed by the nation in the coming decades.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
KONI receives donation of Rp 1.6 billion for Asiad
KONI receives donation of Rp 1.6 billion for Asiad JAKARTA (JP): After months of waiting the national squad for Asia's greatest sporting extravaganza has found a helping hand for its financial shortcomings, although some crucial problems have yet to be resolved. A group of five entrepreneurs, who requested anonymity, gave Rp 1.6 billion (more than US$738,300) in checks to the national sports governing body (KONI), cutting the deficit of its set budget for the Games to Rp 1.4 billion ($646.050).
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Japanese MPs meet with Abilio
Japanese MPs meet with Abilio DILI, East Timor: A group of Japanese members of parliament, met with governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares and placed a wreath at the Santa Cruz cemetery on Thursday. The MPs asked Abilio how many people were killed and missing in the bloody incident which took place Nov. 12, 1991, in which troops opened fire on demonstrators at the Santa Cruz cemetery.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kasiyadi in the lead at golf tourney
Kasiyadi in the lead at golf tourney JAKARTA (JP): Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. Kasiyadi, of Surabaya's Yani club, found this out yesterday when his poor 1-over 73 was enough to vault him into the lead of the Jakarta Circuit championship yesterday. Nevertheless, he appeared unhappy with his three-day total of 2-over 218 (76,69,73) at the difficult Halim II layout located near the air force base in East Jakarta.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bonafide debt-collectors welcomed
Bonafide debt-collectors welcomed JAKARTA (JP): Maj. Gen. Hendropriyono, chief of the Jakarta branch of the Agency for the Coordination of Support for National Stability (Bakorstanasda Jaya), said yesterday that bonafide debt collectors doing business for banks are not designated as targets of the army-sponsored Operation Cleansing.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Solo to host next royal fest
Solo to host next royal fest SURAKARTA, Central Java: This city, more popularly known as Solo, has been selected to host the next festival of royalties in 1995, the Antara news agency said. Head of Surakarta's tourism office Soetrisno said the two royal palaces in Solo, Kasunanan and Mangkunegaran, are ready to play host to the festival while Mayor R. Hartomo has agreed to provide all the necessary facilities. This year's festival will kick off in nearby Yogyakarta on Saturday. (rid)
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Actor Onky gave no detail about the land, notary says
Actor Onky gave no detail about the land, notary says JAKARTA (JP): A public notary testifying in a swindle case involving actor Onky Alexander, told the West Jakarta District Court that she was not informed by the defendant nor by the official at the City Land Agency about the real measurements of the land sold to the plaintiff.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Guidance for NGOs?
Guidance for NGOs? The authorities are reportedly drafting a decree on the guidance of this country's non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Farmers find ancient grave
Farmers find ancient grave MEDAN, North Sumatra: Farmers in Sorkam, Central Tapanuli regency, stumbled upon ancient graves and antique items that experts believe date back to as early as 1160. The farmers told Antara that the antiques, found in two graves they discovered when tilling their land, were a lamp, a sword, plates and coins with Malay-Arabic characters. Experts hope that more archaic items would be found in the area.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Big-size artists told to leave Ancol Art Market
Big-size artists told to leave Ancol Art Market JAKARTA (JP): City councilors and PT Pembangunan Jaya, which manages the Ancol Art Market, are urging crafters and painters who have blossomed into sizable businesses to move from the art market in order to create more space for their less-fortunate counterparts.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
592 firms face law suit
592 firms face law suit SEMARANG, Central Java: The provincial government has threatened to sue 592 companies for not insuring their workers. "The firms will soon be brought to trial for violating the law requiring companies to enlist their employees in the workers insurance plan," Haris Albert, chairman of the Central Java branch of the state insurance company Astek, said. Each owner of the companies may be fined up to Rp 50 million ($22,000) or a maximum jail term of six months, he said.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
New home for the JSX almost completed
New home for the JSX almost completed JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) plans to move its operations to its new building, which is now in the final stage of construction, in January next year.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lampung asks for govt's nod to `export' elephants
Lampung asks for govt's nod to `export' elephants JAKARTA (JP): The southern Sumatra province of Lampung has asked the central government for permission to resettle some of its elephants elsewhere in Indonesia because of increasing attacks by the beasts on villages and towns, which often resulted in loss of life.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Murayama to visit Manila Aug. 23-24
Murayama to visit Manila Aug. 23-24 MANILA (AFP): Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama will visit the Philippines from Aug. 23-24 on the first leg of a four- nation Asian tour, an official source said yesterday. The source at the Philippine foreign office said Murayama would meet with Philippine President Fidel Ramos to discuss a wide range of issues, including official aid, regional problems and the plight of Filipino women forced into sexual slavery by Japanese troops during World War II.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Life insurers report 33.5% growth in their revenues
Life insurers report 33.5% growth in their revenues JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Insurance Council (DAI) yesterday reported a 33.5 percent increase in revenues from the life insurance sector, rising to Rp 1.28 trillion (US$592.21 million) last year from Rp 963.15 billion in 1992. "Of last year's total revenues, Rp 1.04 trillion came from life insurance premiums," DAI's vice chairman for life insurance affairs, Sujono Soepeno, told reporters here yesterday.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Wimpy rules out powerful eruption
Wimpy rules out powerful eruption DENPASAR, Bali: A volcanologist has poured cold water on the suggestion that Mt. Batur in Bali will erupt violently soon, even though it has seen increased activity lately. "The probability that there will be a big and destructive eruption is small," Wimpy S. Tjetjep of the Directorate of Volcanology, said as quoted by the Antara news agency. "The pressure of sulfur gas thrown up by the volcano is relatively low," he said. Wimpy was sent to Bali to monitor Mt.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI charged of undercutting
RI charged of undercutting KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian plywood exporters have charged that Indonesian counterparts were unilaterally slashing plywood prices to undercut them in the international markets.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Only 20% buildings have permits
Only 20% buildings have permits Only 200,000 of an estimated one million permanent buildings across the city have building permits, a city official has said.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Tempo' employees and its shareholders may part ways
`Tempo' employees and its shareholders may part ways JAKARTA (JP): The employees and shareholders of the defunct Tempo news magazine may part ways with each planning to establish their own magazines. This became apparent after a shareholders' meeting on Wednesday during which the employee representatives demanded an explanation from the Jaya Raya Foundation, holder of 40 percent equity, about rumors that it had struck up a deal with other investors to form a new magazine.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL palm oil stocks soar on rally and RI ban
KL palm oil stocks soar on rally and RI ban KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Listed plantation companies in Malaysia are experiencing a windfall in share prices due to a rally on the local bourse and Indonesia's plan to ban export of palm oil, analysts said yesterday. Plantation firms on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) dealing in palm oil have seen price hikes of up to 20 percent in the last two weeks amid the bourse's bullishness and Jakarta's proposal Tuesday to outlaw external sales of palm oil.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
In search of a more humane political culture
In search of a more humane political culture By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): A high-ranking military officer, Gen. (ret.) Edi Sudradjat, made an upbeat remark recently. "The government apparatus, including ABRI, must be proactive if it does not want to be caught off guard by progress and changes," Edi, who is the minister of defense and security, said. The occasion was the opening of the annual Armed Forces' (ABRI) leadership meeting, held on July 18, 1994.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bahana to build more venture capital firms
Bahana to build more venture capital firms JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned venture capital company PT Bahana Artha Ventura, which last month started operating a venture capital firm in Bandung, West Java, will establish three more similar businesses in East Java and West Sumatra this year.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Alcatel denies allegation of work safety violation
Alcatel denies allegation of work safety violation JAKARTA (JP): The Alcatel Cable company asserted its compliance with work safety standards and refuted any suggestion that the death of four workers in a telephone cable manhole in West Jakarta on Wednesday was caused by safety negligence. "The people working for our company observe safety rules and technical specifications," Alcatel Cable's resident manager R. Meljac said yesterday.
Fri, 12 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Venture capital, OTC could narrow gap
Venture capital, OTC could narrow gap JAKARTA (JP): Economists suggested here yesterday that the country further develop venture capital businesses and the Over- the-Counter (OTC) stock market in a bid to narrow the gap between large and small companies. They also called for the establishment of an independent body to help small- and medium-scale companies locate financial sources outside the banking system and the capital market.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Vicious life
Vicious life From Merdeka Who says the Indonesian community is polite, religious and has deep faith in God Almighty? Yes, many people do have a solid faith in their religious teachings, however, more people in the community have dirty minds. Gambling, prostitution, drinking, pornography and corruption are easy to find in a large city like Jakarta. These indecent practices have gone to the point of no return.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rights body meets with journalists' alliance
Rights body meets with journalists' alliance JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights yesterday met with the representatives of the newly formed Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI). Commission Secretary General Lopa Baharuddin told the alliance leaders that they should approach the government for an endorsement. Lopa suggested that the organization also hold dialogs with various parties, including the Press Council.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang residents criticize police
Tangerang residents criticize police Five residents of Cipulir district, Tangerang, are criticizing city police over their slow response to an appeal to tackle a land dispute case involving the state-owned manufacturer of securities paper (Peruri). The five, identified as Mulud, Murtabah, Warnadi, Ijo, and Mrs.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Court denies stay of execution
Court denies stay of execution SEMARANG, Central Java: The Supreme Court denied that it had issued an order for a stay of implementation of its ruling on the Kedungombo land dispute. "If the (Supreme Court's) decision has been circulating, it must be a counterfeit," Chief of Semarang District Court Soeharso quoted Chief Justice Purwoto Gandasubrata as saying. Earlier press reports suggested that the Supreme Court had agreed to a government petition for a stay of execution.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Great Procession to highlight `Kraton' Festival
Great Procession to highlight `Kraton' Festival YOGYAKARTA (JP): A caravan of vintage carriages and men dressed as traditional Javanese soldiers will kick off the week long Kraton Festival billed as the largest ever held in this provincial town.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Seeded players triumph in a spiritless match
Seeded players triumph in a spiritless match By Hidayat Jati YOGYAKARTA (JP): Seeded national and foreign players predictably marched into the second round of the 1994 RCTI Indonesia Open after encountering mostly spunkless, mediocre play and walkovers yesterday in the malaise-ridden US$166,000 tournament.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio (chamber music) Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Yusuf (pianist), Sunday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Maan takes over command
Maan takes over command JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's leading golfer Maan Naasim rode a fine 1-under 71 yesterday for a two-day total of 144 to shove unheralded Suwarno from atop the leader board of the Jakarta Circuit championship. Suwarno, who had led Maan by two strokes after the opening round at Halim II course, saw his luck run out as he carded a miserable 4-over 76 for a total of 147 (71,76). Yesterday's catastrophe left him tied for third with Daryono (72,75) and Budiono (75,72).
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia's tin output declines by 47 percent
Malaysia's tin output declines by 47 percent KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's tin production fell 47 percent over the year in the five months to May while local demand for the metal rose four percent, the statistics department said yesterday. Cumulative production of tin-in-concentrates totaled 2,711 tons between January and May compared with 5,219 tons the previous corresponding period.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Timber baron Bob Hasan denies plywood boycott
Timber baron Bob Hasan denies plywood boycott JAKARTA (JP): Timber baron Mohammad (Bob) Hasan yesterday denied that South Korean and Japanese importers had boycotted Indonesian plywood and he blamed brokers for propagating misleading information. "It was reported that we have a trade war with Sarawak. That's not true. You see that we're together here," Hasan said while introducing 15 visiting delegates of the Sarawak Timber Association.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
24 finalists named in youth research contest
24 finalists named in youth research contest JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-four students from 13 provinces have been selected for the final round of the Research Contest for Youths organized by the Ministry of Education and Culture. The finalists, 14 from senior and 10 from junior high schools, presented their work yesterday and today to a panel of 12 jurists chaired by Andi Hakim Nasution of the Bogor Agricultural Institute IPB.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Enforcement of Traffic Law
Enforcement of Traffic Law From Jayakarta Even though quite some time has past since the Traffic Law was first enforced, I do not see any significant change in the country's traffic conditions. Most motorists still blatantly show their lack of compliance to regulations even though under the new law, anyone who violating them is supposed to face severe punishment. The frequent violations committed by many drivers, especially public transit drivers, cause major problems for other motorists.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dayak handicraft exhibition planned
Dayak handicraft exhibition planned A major exhibition featuring art of the Dayak tribe will be held at the Aryaduta Hotel Jakarta from Aug. 12 to 17. The event, which will take place on the hotel's second floor, is jointly organized by the East Kalimantan provincial administration, the management of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and the Aryaduta Hotel in celebration of the Indonesian Independence Day.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ten opera artists to perform here
Ten opera artists to perform here JAKARTA (JP): Opera is getting increasingly multicultural, as Jakarta audiences and performers will see for themselves in a one-night performance of the best loved arias of several operas tonight. Ten artists, including American, Lebanese, Welsh, Ukraine, Philippine and Indonesian performers, will participate in the Sime Darby Le Grand Opera 1994. The event named after its main sponsor, a Malaysian multinational company.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Self-supporting in rice
Self-supporting in rice From Republika I am of the opinion that we should be self-supporting in rice and must preserve the rice fields. In fact, agricultural land must be increased because the need for rice is increasing as a result of an increase in population. But the reverse has happened.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Wealthy urged to help zoo
Wealthy urged to help zoo Governor Surjadi Soedirdja yesterday encouraged wealthy Jakartans to help the city administration fund Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta. "I think it is understandable that I urge Jakarta's wealthy people to participate in developing the zoo," the governor told reporters when he inaugurated a Rp 300 million (US$138,200) enclosure for riding tamed elephants which was donated by Mrs. P. Schmutzer Verteegh.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
INRO manager faces tough balancing act
INRO manager faces tough balancing act KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): After having dealt with rubber for the last 26 years, James Hegarty is about to embark on a tough balancing mission to try keep 26 governments happy about the price of the highly volatile commodity. The 57-year-old American, whose career evolved around serving U.S.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
On IDD
On IDD Thank you for printing my letter (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 1, 1994). Being impatient, I contacted 108 (directory information) to find out who in Telkom could be contacted to find a solution to my problem. I was advised to contact customer service, telephone No. 5200107 which I did promptly. Although my telephone line (5482996) "went through the 'death' and rebirth" cycle for three more days, it has been working properly since July 31. The customer service people called on Aug.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
KONI gives nod to twelve more athletes in Asiad
KONI gives nod to twelve more athletes in Asiad JAKARTA (JP): The selection process for national athletes who will compete in October's Asian Games in Hiroshima continued yesterday with the national sports governing body (KONI) reserving 12 more places for athletes in three events.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bekasi to hike water prices 30%
Bekasi to hike water prices 30% BEKASI (JP): The local water company, PDAM Bekasi, has announced it will increase the price of water at an average of 30 percent starting this month. The company's director, Dudung T. Rukandi, said yesterday that the price hike is unavoidable due to sharp increases in the company's operational costs. "The decision was approved by Bekasi Regent in November 1993 and subsequently by the (West Java) governor in January," Dudung said.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rain-making operation shifts to Central Java
Rain-making operation shifts to Central Java JAKARTA (JP): Following the huge success in West Java, the government's cloud seeding operation has moved to Central Java, where the severe dry spell has affected thousands of hectares of rice fields. The Agency for the Research and Application of Technology, working with the Central Java Public Works Office, will be spraying salt in various places in the province during the next two weeks, the Ministry of Public Works said in a statement.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Murayama to APEC meeting
Murayama to APEC meeting TOKYO (AFP): Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama told an Indonesian minister here yesterday that he was ready to attend an informal summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, officials said. The informal meeting is scheduled for November in Indonesia. "I would like to attend it.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
An ounce of prevention
An ounce of prevention One should not read too deeply into the note of caution about Indonesia's macro-economic stability and growth, which was written by Bank Indonesia's (central bank) Governor Soedradjad Djiwandono on Tuesday, or become apprehensive about the upcoming economic trends.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
A passion for Bamboo rocks Balinese valley with music
A passion for Bamboo rocks Balinese valley with music By Amir Sidharta and Rayya Makarim UBUD, Bali (JP): As the large bamboo of the Jegog musical band from Negara hummed its low melodic tones, the solemn valley of Nyuh Kuning, south of Ubud, Bali, was gradually transformed into a festive musical haven. Soon, the music of the Gong Saron troupe from Singapadu could be heard from the bottom of the valley, while the Joged Gudegan performance began at the cabana on the higher main plateau.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dharmindo to shift core business into trade, construction
Dharmindo to shift core business into trade, construction JAKARTA (JP): PT Dharmindo Adhiduta, a mining company affected by poor performance in 1993, will shift its core business into trade and construction and will consolidate three of its subsidiaries by next year.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fish is not 2nd-class meal: City officer
Fish is not 2nd-class meal: City officer JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Social Welfare H. Museno said yesterday that many people in the city still consider fish a second-class meal. "However according to nutrition experts, a healthy person requires a daily intake of 15 grams of natural protein," Museno explained. He revealed that the recommended intake has not been met by many since people still believe that eating fish causes skin and worm diseases.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Trouble is brewing in PDI party again
Trouble is brewing in PDI party again JAKARTA (JP): Trouble is brewing again in the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) as a number of party leaders in the region denounced the leadership of Megawati Soekarnoputri. In Aceh and North Sumatra, the party has been split between pro- and anti-Megawati elements, with each one having their own leadership boards. Megawati, the daughter of former president Sukarno, was swept to the PDI leadership last December by popular vote during a party congress.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina aids yachting race
Pertamina aids yachting race JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned oil company Pertamina yesterday donated Rp 220 million (US$101,500) in cash and 350 kiloliters of fuel to organizers of the fifth Perla yachting race yesterday.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sumatra gives Prince the bird
Sumatra gives Prince the bird PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Visiting Prince Akishino of Japan was given six eggs of local game birds during a visit to the province on Sunday. He also obtained eggs of the bekisar, a hybrid that is a cross between a game bird and a thoroughbred fowl. Chief of the Sriwijaya Zoo Saleh Yahya told Antara that the six eggs were expected to be hatched in Japan.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian killed in blast identified
Malaysian killed in blast identified SINGAPORE (AFP): A Malaysian, one of the three people killed in an explosion on a ship, was identified yesterday as Jobli bin Gonjeng. A police spokesman said Wednesday, it was not immediately known from which state Jobli, 27, came from. He was among 12 workers carrying out painting work on Tuesday on the ship at Sembawang Bethlehem Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of listed Sembawang Shipyard, one of Singapore's top three shipyards.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Drunk policeman shoots watchman
Drunk policeman shoots watchman JAKARTA (JP): A police officer shot to death a security guard in a discotheque in North Jakarta early yesterday morning. Reportedly, both men were heavily intoxicated at the time. The officer, identified as Sgt. Popang, was a member of the West Jakarta police precinct and was arrested by the military police, according to Lt. Col. Latief Rabar, a spokesman for City Police. Latief said the sergeant was in police custody and undergoing intensive examination.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Oil prices to remain stable for rest of year
Oil prices to remain stable for rest of year JAKARTA (JP): Oil prices will likely remain stable until the end of this year due to increasing world demand, Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana said. He told reporters during a gathering with students here yesterday that the severe summer in the northern hemisphere, the economic recovery in industrial countries and the reopening of a number of oil refineries in North Sea countries have raised the demand for oil.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN at 27: Achievements and deficiencies
ASEAN at 27: Achievements and deficiencies By C.P.F. Luhulima JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-seven years ago this week, ASEAN's foreign ministers set out a number of major goals for the association. The first was to reconcile intra-regional strife which characterized Southeast Asia in the shape of border and territorial disputes, ethnic conflicts and animosities, religious prejudices, and the fear of the bigger states by the smaller ones.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Four Alcatel workers die of drowning
Four Alcatel workers die of drowning JAKARTA (JP): Four workers at PT Alcatel Cable, a French telecommunications company, died and another was badly injured after being submerged in a telephone cable duct in West Jakarta yesterday afternoon. The deceased were identified as Teddy Wahyudi, 18, from Cirebon, West Java, Taufik Ismail, 20, from Kopeng, West Java, Zainal Abidin and Mursadi, 32, both residents of Jl. Tebet Barat, South Jakarta.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cairo summit to focus on sexual rights, abortion
Cairo summit to focus on sexual rights, abortion JAKARTA (JP): The issues of abortion, reproductive and sexual health and rights, as well as gender equality, are likely to grab major attention during an upcoming population summit in Cairo, says State Minister for Population Haryono Suyono.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mt. Gamalama belches smoke
Mt. Gamalama belches smoke AMBON, Maluku: Gamalama volcano in Ternate, North Maluku, belched black smoke and emitted a terrifying roaring sound on Monday. Chief of the geology and mineral resources section at the local mines and energy office Philip Kasturian said volcano has been active for the past two months. Kasturian said that there was a minor tremor and the emission of dust and pebbles when the volcano produced the sound.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Loan for civil servants
Loan for civil servants JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bumi Daya, a state-owned bank, and Bank Kesejahteraan Ekonomi, will jointly provide housing credits for members of Koperasi Pegawai Negeri (KPN), a cooperative of civil servants. Under an agreement signed here yesterday, the two banks will provide a credit line of around Rp 70 billion (US$33.34 million) to the cooperative, which will use the funds to finance housing for its members. Bank Bumi Daya president Iwan R.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Twilite orchestra holds horn recital
Twilite orchestra holds horn recital Twilite Orchestra, a Jakarta based orchestra, holds a two-day horn workshop and recital at the Candi Penataran I room of the Sahid Jaya Hotel, Central Jakarta, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow. Addie M.S, the music director of the orchestra, said that this is a rare opportunity for local musicians and music observers to improve their knowledge on the horn.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI defends military in E. Timor
RI defends military in E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas yesterday explained the presence of Indonesian troops in East Timor to a group of Japanese legislators who have been critical of Indonesia's policy in the former Portuguese colony. Alatas said that the Armed Forces has withdrawn all its combat units from East Timor and that only territorial battalions remain.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S. sees progress on Indonesian labor front
U.S. sees progress on Indonesian labor front JAKARTA (JP): The United States, which is currently reviewing the trade privileges it grants to Indonesia, says that Jakarta has made some progress on the question of workers' rights. The U.S. embassy said in a brief statement yesterday that its government is continuing to hold dialogs with Jakarta on the question of whether or not to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) to Indonesia.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Four men face abduction charges
Four men face abduction charges SINGAPORE (AFP): Two Malaysians were among four men charged with the kidnapping of an Indian businessman in a subordinate court yesterday, the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) reported. The two Malaysians were identified as Jacob Packiam and Sinnasam Marappan. The other two suspects were Singaporeans, Rajandran Rengasamy and Ramaya Ramasamdram. Their ages were not given. The case will come up for further mention in a week's time.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Councilors urge building owners to train small-scale traders
Councilors urge building owners to train small-scale traders JAKARTA (JP): City councilors are urging Jakarta high-rise management firms to provide small-scale traders with space for their businesses and training to help them improve their competitive edge. "We want you all to do more than just give them space," said Joko Suwindi, a member of the City Council's Commission B on economic affairs.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Taipei textile machine fair
Taipei textile machine fair JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian textile businessmen who need to restructure their plant equipment to maintain competitiveness will be able to keep themselves apprised of the latest textile manufacturing technology at a five-day exhibition in Taipei beginning on Nov. 19.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Telkom, firms sign MOU for 42,000 phone lines
Telkom, firms sign MOU for 42,000 phone lines JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta Chapter of the state-owned telecommunication company, PT Telkom, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) yesterday with 42 private companies for the installation of more than 42,000 new telephone lines over a period of three years.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Wife searches for man taken by soldiers in '71
Wife searches for man taken by soldiers in '71 JAKARTA (JP): A woman turned up at the secretariat of the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday seeking help to track her husband, missing since 1971, after he was accused of being a communist and taken by the military. Jaurah Muzakkir, 63 years, said that although the military cleared her husband, Mohammad Zachri Abdullah, of any communist links in 1978, she had not received any satisfactory answers about his fate.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) gained ground yesterday after enduring a light correction during the previous two days. The broad-based Composite Index ended the day higher at 471.69, rising by almost two points from 469.92 on Tuesday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index, however, continued declining to 111.22 from 111.59 due to the falls in the number of several large issues.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
History may not repeat itself at Woodstock
History may not repeat itself at Woodstock By Riris Irawati JAKARTA (JP): It isn't known whether any Indonesians had the chance to witness the original 1969 Woodstock concert which the 60s generation affectionately refers to as three days of love, peace and music. However, a quarter of a century later, it's unlikely that this country of over 180 million people will have no representatives at the festival being held in Saugerties, upstate New York, from Aug. 13 to Aug.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians experience delightful encounter with American art songs
Indonesians experience delightful encounter with American art songs By Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): American songs... the trouble with them is that most of what we hear in Indonesia are rather questionable versions of the enormous wealth that have been produced. I'm not referring to today's rock or pop songs but to the excerpts from that typically American branch of the performing arts known as the musical.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tax on import goods
Tax on import goods May I crave a few of your valuable column inches to finally bring down the curtain on the drama of the Rp 29,680 charge on the import (via airmail) of a videocassette (cost price 8 Pounds, about Rp 27,000 at today's date rate of exchange). My reason for writing again is that on Aug. 9, 1994 I was surprised (and pleased) to be called upon at my office by two quite senior Post Office officials.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
People on alert as Mt. Batur `coughs'
People on alert as Mt. Batur `coughs' JAKARTA (JP): Mount Batur on Bali is spewing ash and smoke, prompting the authorities to appeal to residents and tourists to stay away from the 1,771 meter high volcano. Mt. Batur, 60 kilometers northeast of capital Denpasar, had been dormant for 20 years until Sunday when it began to shoot hot ashes and thick smoke into the sky. The local government has declared Mt. Batur closed for mountaineers and tourists until the volcanic activity stops.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Top boxers join Jabotabek c'ships
Top boxers join Jabotabek c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Leading national boxers Hamdani Tomagola and Herry Makawimbang, fresh from their recent Golden Gloves victories in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi, are set to highlight the Atrico amateur boxing championships here from Aug. 22 to 26.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Try Sutrisno wants SPSI to be more effective
Try Sutrisno wants SPSI to be more effective JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno yesterday said that All Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI) must enhance its role in promoting the welfare of its members. In a speech closing a seminar on manpower, Try said the nation will be faced with a number of labor problems as the economy continues to grow. These problems, he said, will range from unemployment to industrial disputes amidst increasing demands for higher wages and better conditions.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Long-time allies pull the rug from under Ismail Hasan
Long-time allies pull the rug from under Ismail Hasan JAKARTA (JP): The chances Ismail Hasan Metareum will retain his post as chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) were severely undermined yesterday when long-time powerful allies decided to pull the carpet out from under him just three weeks before the election.
Thu, 11 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Prince Akishino in Padang
Prince Akishino in Padang PADANG, West Sumatra: Prince Akishino, the second son of Japanese Emperor Akihito, began a three-day visit on Tuesday. Prince Akishino and his entourage were treated to a cultural show during a dinner hosted by Governor Hasan Basri Durin, Antara reported. The prince will visit Solok, a scenic town some 90 kilometers east of here, to watch a cock-crow contest and enjoy the unique crows of local rosters, called Balenggek.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Unruly driver
Unruly driver From Media Indonesia Everyday I take a round trip on Metromini bus U-24 from Tanjung Priok to Senen via Sunter and Kemayoran. The number of buses on the route is adequate so that from 10:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. the buses often carry only a few passengers. It is not surprising that many buses stop a long time at certain bus stops waiting for more commuters to get on, which makes traveling time longer.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
17-day contest on horticulture planned
17-day contest on horticulture planned The City Park Office will hold a contest on horticulture from Aug. 12 to 28 at the Banteng Square, Central Jakarta, the office's head, Syamsir Alam, announced yesterday. In order to lure visitors, Syamsir said the organizer will hold entertainment programs during the contest, which will feature flower and fruit arrangements, aquarium making contests, plant decorating contests and competitions on building decoration.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Land for tidal wave victims
Land for tidal wave victims JAKARTA: The Ministry of Forestry has appropriated 16 hectares of land at the Meru Betiri National Park in Banyuwangi, East Java, for the victims of the recent tidal wave. The land was initially designed by the government for a company but the plan was withdrawn because there was no agreement between both parties. Forestry Minister Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said President Soeharto supports the plan.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Search workers fiund first missing chopper
Search workers fiund first missing chopper JAKARTA (JP): Search and rescue workers sent out to comb the jungles of East Kalimantan for a helicopter that disappeared on July 26 instead found the wreckage of a chopper that had been missing since May. The wreckage belongs to a Sikorsky helicopter of registration number PK-OBS that went missing on May 5 with two people on board, Heru Legowo, head of the search operation, was quoted by the Antara news agency as saying yesterday.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Clear sailing for host shuttlers in Indonesian Open
Clear sailing for host shuttlers in Indonesian Open by Hidayat Jati YOGYAKARTA (JP): Despite the absence of formidable foreign opposition and rampant walk-overs of provincial players in the Indonesia Open badminton championships, the mastery of leading Indonesian shuttlers is expected to enchant fans in this slow- paced mystical tourist town.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio (chamber music) Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Yusuf (pianist), Sunday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Unknown golfer takes early lead
Unknown golfer takes early lead JAKARTA (JP): A no-name from Yani Golf Club in Surabaya found himself atop the leader board by one stroke after the first round of the Jakarta Circuit championship at Halim II course yesterday. The long hitting Suwarno stroked three fine birdies against two bogeys for a 1-under 71 (35,36), placing him ahead of Jakarta Golf Club ace Daryono who carded a solid even par 72 (36,36).
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Seeing double
Seeing double From Bisnis Indonesia An article written by Sudar D. Atmanto entitled Kekeringan, deforestasi dan kemiskinan (Drought, deforestation and poverty) was published in Bisnis Indonesia on July 15, 1994. The following day, July 16, the same article by the same author appeared in the Kompas daily. In this case, Bisnis Indonesia, had nothing to lose. But the thing is, we question the practice of sending identical articles to different newspapers. What about the code of ethics in writing?
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fire destroys 62 shops
Fire destroys 62 shops SOLO, Central Java: Fire destroyed a handicrafts center and 62 shops at Gilingan subdistrict Saturday, leaving some 57 families homeless and causing losses of approximately one billion rupiah. There were no casualties reported. The fire also gutted thousands of pieces of furniture in the shops and a mosque. At least 10 fire engines units deployed from the surrounding towns of Sukoharjo, Sragen and Karanganyar put out the blaze, but only after nearly four hours of work.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jasa Marga: Thank you
Jasa Marga: Thank you From Neraca A couple of grannies completed their grueling trip at the end of the Semarang toll road in a 1969 Fiat sedan recently. They were exasperated as they finished the 70-kilometer drive from Boyolali in the old car with a leaky radiator. The car forced them to stop 10 times to fill a total of 20 big bottles of Aqua water. The Jasa Marga Patrol officers in Semarang who spotted them at 10 p.m.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Train in vain
Train in vain From Neraca Every morning a great number of residents of Depok, a township of 385,000 people, travel to Jakarta by train. Many of them ride in economy class on Pakuan express trains of the state-owned railway company, Perumka. But what is disheartening me is that the management of the company shows little concern for passengers' problems in riding its trains, especially at the town's two stations, Depok Lama and Depok Baru. Only a few of the trains which depart before 8 a.m.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), which gained ground last week, failed yesterday to maintain the upward trend. The market's Composite Index fell by 2.5 points to close at 469.92 yesterday from 472.40 on Monday. The narrow-based GTDBS-50 Index fell to 111.59 from 111.75. Yesterday's total trading significantly declined to 17.24 million shares worth Rp 76.98 billion (US$35.47 million) from 32.79 million shares valued at Rp 132.97 billion on Monday.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ho Chi Minh City to halve state firms
Ho Chi Minh City to halve state firms HANOI (AFP): Ho Chi Minh City is planning to halve the number of state enterprises under its administration by forcing weaker companies to close or merge by the end of next year, a report said yesterday. But the plan by the city's Directorate of Industries has come under fire, as state firms accuse it of being heavy-handed, while others say it is too weak to kill off mortally wounded companies, the Saigon Newsreader reported.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
PT Pembangunan Jaya to go public in 1997
PT Pembangunan Jaya to go public in 1997 PT Pembangunan Jaya, a joint-venture company which manages Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta, will go public in 1997. O.H. Panggabean, a deputy director of PT Pembangunan Jaya, told city councilors Monday during a visit to the recreation center that the company is now making preparations for the plan. PT Pembangunan Jaya was established by a number of prominent businessmen, including A.M. Dasaad, J.D. Masie, H.M.N.M.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hydrogen peroxide plant
Hydrogen peroxide plant JAKARTA (JP): The Risjad Brasali business group will establish Southeast Asia's biggest hydrogen peroxide plant in Bekasi, West Java, with an investment of Rp 170 billion (US$78.37 million). The planned plant is expected to start operating in early 1996 with a capacity of 30,000 tons per annum. About 60 percent of its production will be sold domestically with the remainder to be exported.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fire destroys 150 houses
Fire destroys 150 houses PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: An early morning fire razed 150 houses in Mendahara Ilir village on Tuesday. There were no casualties in the biggest fire to hit the city this year, Antara reported. A police spokesman said the fire was put out about two hours after it started. Police are still investigating the cause of the fire. (par)
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Growth experience
Growth experience From Kompas My son and his friends were riding motorbikes at about 10 p.m. on July 31 in the Jabong area, Mekar-Parung, Bogor when they were knocked down by a passing Kijang car. Two of the motorbikes went down at that time and three of the riders are still in the hospital. The other went home after receiving medical treatment. We can only appeal to the driver to visit these people in the hospital before we resort to searching for him ourselves.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Elephants destroy crops
Elephants destroy crops BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Elephants coming down from the Bukit Barisan National Park have been destroying the substantial food crops in West Lampung for the past three months. A number of village chiefs told Antara over the weekend that dozens of the beasts destroyed hectares of coffee and rice crops. Chief of the Negara Ratu village Ikhwan Z said that the elephants came down to the villages late in the afternoon and destroyed the crops throughout the evening.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Extortionists disappear from Soekarno-Hatta
Extortionists disappear from Soekarno-Hatta JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief said yesterday that the notorious extortionists who used to prey on returning workers have completely disappeared from Soekarno-Hatta airport. "You can see that the system is again working well," an apparently satisfied Latief told reporters after touring the airport terminal.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
RP farmers dump rotten eggplants
RP farmers dump rotten eggplants MANILA (Reuter): Angry farmers dumped sacks of rotten corn, bananas and eggplants outside the Philippine Senate yesterday, demanding the assembly reject the GATT world trade accord. "This is what will happen to us. All our produce will rot if the treaty is ratified," a rally leader shouted as he and dozens of other protesters emptied the sacks onto the Senate driveway.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Yor's arrest was not politically motivated: Hendro
Yor's arrest was not politically motivated: Hendro JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the Jakarta branch of the Agency for the Coordination of Support for National Stability (Bakorstanasda Jaya), Maj. Gen. Hendropriyono, yesterday denied that the arrest of Yor, the head of a leading national youth organization, was politically motivated. "It's not true that Yor's arrest was politically motivated. He was arrested for gambling and gambling only," the two-star general who is popularly known as Hendro insisted.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Islamic council certifies products from giant Indofood
Islamic council certifies products from giant Indofood JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) yesterday certified as halal (fit for consumption by Moslems) a wide range of products from giant food manufacturer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Violinist Idris Sardi: Discipline, awareness, farewell
Violinist Idris Sardi: Discipline, awareness, farewell By Lenah Susianty JAKARTA (JP): In Indonesia's music world, violin means Idris Sardi. Ask people on the street to name an Indonesian violinist and Idris Sardi will top the list. "Idris Sardi and the violin have blended together and become an image," said Suka Hardjana a musician and music observer who prefers to put "jobless" as his profession on his card.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Land digging
Land digging From Neraca I would like East Jakarta Mayor Soedarsono to listen to the residents of Pondok Kelapa concerning the land excavation in this area. It has been going on for a long time. The earth is used to raise the level of the ground in front of the new campus of Dharma Persada University. The residents are disturbed by the constant noise of the trucks and the digging will also damage the environment. Yet the authorities remain silent and seem to protect the project.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Proposal on PPP debate rejected
Proposal on PPP debate rejected JAKARTA (JP): Ismail Hasan Metareum, the incumbent chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) and the leading candidate for the leadership election later this month, yesterday rejected calls by his rivals for a public debate ahead of the election. Ismail Hasan argued that such debates were "unusual" and had not been part of the party's tradition.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt defends hiring of SGS surveyor
Govt defends hiring of SGS surveyor JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday defended the hiring of the Geneva-based Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS) to inspect Indonesia's imports as a means of maintaining the smooth inflow of goods and preventing corruption and red tape.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
17 more national athletes qualify for 12th Asian Games
17 more national athletes qualify for 12th Asian Games JAKARTA (JP): The national sports governing body (KONI) gave the green light for 17 athletes to join the national squad for the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima yesterday.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
SGS assignment questioned
SGS assignment questioned It obviously ran counter to our national sense of pride to have been forced, by decades of bitter experiences, to distrust our own customs service. And it was quite regrettable that economic imperatives compelled us to vest part of our customs inspection authority with a foreign entity -- the Geneva-based Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS) inspection company.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
PD Sarana Jaya builds apartments
PD Sarana Jaya builds apartments The city-owned construction company, PD Sarana Jaya, has constructed eight apartment buildings to meet the escalating demand on housing facilities for low-income bracket people. Thamrin Djamain, the president of the company, said Monday the eight buildings had a total of 2,934 units.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Eight government universities make transmigration studies
Eight government universities make transmigration studies JAKARTA (JP): Eight government universities have agreed to conduct a number of studies for the Ministry of Transmigration to find ways of improving the living conditions of settlers.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia needs to build its own cultural industry
Indonesia needs to build its own cultural industry JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to build its own cultural industry -- one that promotes local values -- to counter the influx of foreign cultures, a senior official of the Ministry of Education and Culture says. Director General of Culture Edi Sedyawati told a seminar yesterday that the penetration of foreign cultures is inevitable because of the increasing number of imported foreign television programs being screened by local stations.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Domestic resources are expected contribute 93% of investment
Domestic resources are expected contribute 93% of investment JAKARTA (JP): Domestic resources are expected to contribute 93 percent of the Rp 102.1 trillion (US$47.05 billion) in investments needed for economic development this fiscal year, Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono said here yesterday.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kadin pledges to take heed of green business
Kadin pledges to take heed of green business JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) yesterday pledged to pay greater attention to the preservation of the environment. The chamber yesterday renewed an agreement with the Office of the State Minister of Environment for cooperation in a number of programs, which are designed to enhance the protection of the environment by businesses.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police told to stop knocking in doors
Police told to stop knocking in doors KEBUMEN, Central Java: Tourist officials are appealing to the police to be more discrete in conducting raids against illicit sex at local hotels. Adiasto Narendroputro, the local tourist office chief, said police should not simply push in doors and storm into rooms, but should ask for permission from the hotel operators to check the rooms. In one recent raid, police arrested 15 unmarried couples, including teenagers, Antara news agency reported.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Rose of Thailand' no longer so sweet
`Rose of Thailand' no longer so sweet BANGKOK (AFP): The northern Thai provincial capital of Chiang Mai, once dubbed the "Rose of Thailand," is wrestling with a thorny question these days: where to dump its trash. Chiang Mai administrators ran out of dumping sites two weeks ago and have been unable to find any new ones, according to local dailies and Thai television.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Asia-Pacific business leaders to meet in Jakarta
Asia-Pacific business leaders to meet in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): More than 100 business leaders from 15 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum have confirmed their participation in the first Asia-Pacific business meeting scheduled here on Aug. 24-25, the Organizing Committee announced yesterday. "We expect more participants to come in before the registration deadline in the next few days," said Aminuddin, chairman of the committee.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
By Santi WE Soekanto
By Santi WE Soekanto Fusion in PPP fails, no change imminent: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): The constant factional bickerings within the United Development Party (PPP) prove that the 1973 merge of its four original Moslem groups has miserably failed, two analysts said. Dr.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Suspect nabbed for stabbing a Pakistani warship sailor
Suspect nabbed for stabbing a Pakistani warship sailor JAKARTA (JP): Police announced yesterday that they have nabbed the alleged attacker of a crew member of a Pakistani warship, which is in the city for a week-long, goodwill visit. The suspect, identified as Agustinus TW, was taken into custody at around 10 a.m. yesterday at the traffic light near the Enggano Billiard pool-hall on Jl. Enggano, North Jakarta. The 22- year-old man is a technical high school drop-out who lives on Jl.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bapepam plans to attract more local investors
Bapepam plans to attract more local investors JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) will work to make the country's stock exchanges more attractive to local investors, the agency's chief said. Bacelius Ruru told reporters here on Monday that domestic investors need to improve their role in daily trading to stabilize the capital market because 70 percent of daily transactions are now dominated by foreign investors.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
1,000 Pertamina employees ask for early retirement
1,000 Pertamina employees ask for early retirement JAKARTA (JP): Some 1,000 employees of the state oil company Pertamina who are on the verge of receiving their pensions have requested retirement under the company's streamlining program, which is aimed at improving efficiency. "Around 90 percent of the employees requesting early retirement are of low rank and most of them are more than 45 years old," Pertamina's junior director for general affairs, R.M.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Japanese legislators in town en route to East Timor
Japanese legislators in town en route to East Timor JAKARTA (JP): Five Japanese legislators from the Social Democratic and Liberal Democratic parties are currently in town to meet with their Indonesian counterparts and government officials en route to East Timor. The legislators, accompanied by three Japanese journalists, arrived yesterday and are scheduled to meet with House members and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas today, the ministry's spokesman, Irawan Abidin, told The Jakarta Post.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Marsillam fights ghost from Indonesia's past
Marsillam fights ghost from Indonesia's past Pandangan Negara Integralistik Marsillam Simandjuntak Publisher: PT Pustaka Utama Grafiti, 1994 284 pages JAKARTA (JP): Has anyone noticed that hidden beneath the thick, almost invisible smog of political tension, a ghost from the country's past has been brought back from obscurity to haunt the democratization process?
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hopes for ASEAN
Hopes for ASEAN From Bisnis Indonesia ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) celebrated its 27th anniversary on Aug. 8. Twenty-seven is surely a mature age for ASEAN. It should be admitted that ASEAN is a solid and compact grouping, one relatively without friction. We hail its accomplishments. However, the world's political and economic maps have changed. The end of the Cold War has caused the West to turn away from its allies and focus its attention on internal or regional affairs.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Australian plane to be sent back
Australian plane to be sent back AMBON, Maluku: The wreckage of a Catalina plane belonging to the Royal Australian Air Force, which crashed in Buru island in 1944 during the World War II, will be returned to Australia on Thursday. Antara reported that the wreckage was salvaged by a special team from Australia which arrived at the site on Aug. 2. The team also diffused six bombs and removed a number of weapons from the site. (par)
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Political elite
Political elite While approaching the observance of Independence Day, it seems necessary for us to evaluate our political development and consciousness because they are the vital factors on which we have based our struggle prior to and after the proclamation of independence. Although the circumstances during the above periods are different, the ethical and cultural principles which are attuned to our democratic system should be nurtured and preserved.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Prostitutes take over city taxis
Prostitutes take over city taxis SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): The city's more sophisticated prostitutes, driven away from their brothels by a police anti- vice unit crackdown, have worked out a new way of offering their services -- they operate from cabs. The women, who charge their customers between Rp 100,000 and Rp 700,000, are driven around the city in the taxis, while waiting for orders from their pimps.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Water level drops in Jatiluhur
Water level drops in Jatiluhur PURWAKARTA, West Java: Officials expect the Jatiluhur dam to continue to be able to provide water to local rice fields despite a severe drop in its water level. Director of the Jatiluhur Authority Muhamad Ulama said the water level has fallen by between eight and nine meters, but stressed that such a reduction is considered usual during the dry season.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Islamic sect banned for crossing political line
Islamic sect banned for crossing political line By Bill Tarrant KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): At a gathering of his disciples on the Islamic New Year on June 11, Ashaari Muhammad, leader of a now outlawed mystical Sufi sect, outlined his plan to take power in Malaysia. For Ashaari it was the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy. For the government of multiracial Malaysia it was the talk of a megalomaniacal religious fanatic with the potential for unleashing a sectarian nightmare.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Foreign VIPs to attend festival
Foreign VIPs to attend festival YOGYAKARTA: A number of foreign ambassadors are expected to attend the opening ceremony of the week-long "Festival Kraton 1994" will gets underway this Saturday. The festival will bring together the arts and cultures of seven Javanese royal kingdoms. Ambassadors who have confirmed attendance include those from Malaysia, Singapore, England and the Netherlands, the organizers said.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Poor rugby coverage
Poor rugby coverage Although we learned in Monday's Jakarta Post that Springbok's rugby team coach and manager are to be sacked following the test series loss to New Zealand, it is without success that I searched for a report on the third test held last Saturday in Auckland between New Zealand and South Africa. There is generally poor rugby (or cricket) coverage in The Jakarta Post. A more comprehensive cover would be appreciated. PHILIP RICH Jakarta
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
NGOs oppose govt plans to regulate their activities
NGOs oppose govt plans to regulate their activities By Lewa Pardomuan JAKARTA (JP): Several outspoken non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are voicing their opposition to the government's plan to monitor their activities through a presidential decree out of fear it will become a tool to restrict them. "No doubt about it.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie signs deal for Taman Rasuna project
Bakrie signs deal for Taman Rasuna project JAKARTA (JP): PT Catur Swasakti Utama (PT CSU), a subsidiary of the widely diversified Bakrie Group, has finalized a Rp 500 billion (US$230 million) deal for the immediate construction of 17 tower blocks of the Taman Rasuna Apartments in Kuningan, South Jakarta. PT CSU signed a contract with three developers, including the French developer Dragages et Travauxs Public (DTP), at a ceremony on Monday.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Councilors oppose proposed hike in transportation fares
Councilors oppose proposed hike in transportation fares JAKARTA (JP): City councilors oppose the proposal by the Jakarta Chapter of Land Transportation Owners' Organization (Organda) to increase public transportation fares in the city. "I do not see any reasonable grounds for increasing public transportation fares," Aliwongso, a member of Commission D, a city council commission in charge of development affairs said yesterday.
Wed, 10 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI opens ties with Tajikistan
RI opens ties with Tajikistan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has formally opened diplomatic ties with Tajikistan, a former republic of the Soviet Union in Central Asia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday. A joint communique on the opening of ties was signed in Moscow on July 27 by Rachmat Witoelar, the Indonesian ambassador to Russia, and his Tajikistan counterpart Abdullajanov Abdulmalik.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
BDN launches Eurobond valued at US$165 million
BDN launches Eurobond valued at US$165 million JAKARTA (JP): PT Bank Dagang Negara (BDN), Indonesia's fourth largest state-owned bank, has launched a seven-year floating rate note (FRN) Eurobond of US$165 million with the Hong Kong-based J.P. Morgan Securities Asia Ltd. acting as the lead manager. "This is a ground breaking transaction for Indonesian issuers. Borrowers are diversifying their sources of funding," Adam Howard, the head of Capital Market Asia for J.P.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Beware of fraud
Beware of fraud From Media Indonesia This is a warning particularly to women who have an ambition to be successful in business. Beware of a man named "Mr. Leiden" (apparently not his real name)! He is certainly not a foreigner, but an Indonesian citizen. Here is the story. My friend's wife who owns a company and rents an office in the hotel KP, Central Jakarta becomes a victim of his deceitful action.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cooperative faces law suit
Cooperative faces law suit SEMARANG, Central Java: Sixty four families are threatening to sue the management of the provincial branch of the Workers Cooperative for building shoddy houses. "We have formally reported the poor condition of the houses to the cooperative management but there has been no reply," a spokesman for the families, Sambodo, said yesterday. The families are occupants of the Pundak Payung low-cost housing complex in the city's southern outskirts.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
MRT projects to start next year
MRT projects to start next year JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Public Works yesterday announced that the oft-delayed urban Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) project, which will link Blok M in South Jakarta with the Kota area in West Jakarta, will begin next year. Ruslan Diwiryo, the ministry's secretary general, said that the government will also build what he called an East-West MRT system. The East-West corridor, which will pass Grogol in West Jakarta, the National Monument in Central Jakarta and Jl.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
North Jakarta police deny bribery charge
North Jakarta police deny bribery charge JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta police yesterday denied charges that they had taken bribes from a fence who allegedly bought electronic goods from 13 smugglers last month. Lt. Col. Heru Susanto, the chief of the North Jakarta police, admitted that the fence, identified as Musdar, 36, a resident of Jl. Kebun Bawang VIII, North Jakarta, had once offered his men Rp 20 million (US$9,315) in exchange for part of some contraband confiscated by police.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio (chamber music) Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Yusuf (pianist), Sunday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Redefinition of customs service urged
Redefinition of customs service urged JAKARTA (JP): An independent research group yesterday suggested that the government redefine its contract with the Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS) in inspecting Indonesia's imports because it runs counter to GATT rules and gives no profits.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bapeksta denies it delays import duty refunds
Bapeksta denies it delays import duty refunds JAKARTA (JP): Tjuk Soeroso, chief of the government-run export facility agency or Bapeksta, yesterday denied charges by export- oriented companies that his agency has often delayed import duty refunds. He blamed the delay on export-oriented companies slowness in filing reports on the realization of their exports to his agency.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Government bans book published by Al Arqam
Government bans book published by Al Arqam JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih yesterday announced the ban against another book published by the Malaysia-based Al Arqam movement, saying that its content could incite conflicts among Moslems in Indonesia.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tampubolon killers receive between 12 and 15 years
Tampubolon killers receive between 12 and 15 years JAKARTA (JP): Four men found guilty of murdering Brig. Gen. Toga Manahan Franklin Tampubolon were sentenced to long prison terms by the East Jakarta district court yesterday. Hendrik Setyawan, 24, Rusdi Abdul Rahman, 25, and Risdiyanto, 25, were each sentenced to 15 years for intentional murder, while Lukman Muhammad, 30, received 12 years. "The defendants have been found without doubt to have committed the murder," said Presiding Judge Soeroto.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lost pearl
Lost pearl From Kompas My name is Agus Muhadi and I am now 64 years old. I feel morally obliged to express something that has long occupied my mind. I was watching Vina Panduwinata singing the song Mutiara yang Hilang (The Lost Pearl) on TPI television to welcome the New Year 1994. This song, both music and lyrics, was composed by me. I composed the song in Denpasar, Bali, in 1957 when I was still a 27-year-old bachelor. Actually the lyrics reflect my own life.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutor receives Hartono's dossier
Prosecutor receives Hartono's dossier Police said yesterday that they have handed over the dossier of Hartono Setyawan, a notorious pimp who specialized in brokering high-class call-girls, to the Jakarta High Prosecution office. They will later pass it to the district court for trial. "The dossier was sent to the prosecutor's office on Saturday," Col. Nurfaizi, chief of the Investigative Directorate at the city police headquarters, told reporters.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
S'pore's basic political system unchanged
S'pore's basic political system unchanged Today is Singapore's national day. Political scientist Bilveer Singh reflects on both the achievements and the shortcomings of the tiny island republic which became an autonomous Commonwealth state in 1959. SINGAPORE (JP): Singapore's success in providing a material base for society is unquestionable.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ramos ends Brunei visit
Ramos ends Brunei visit BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos left here for home yesterday after a three-day state visit to oil-rich Brunei to enhance bilateral ties, trade and investment, officials said. Ramos departed with wife Amelita and a nine-member delegation comprising the foreign affairs, trade and communications secretaries, the armed forces chief, four legislators and the head of Manila's state-owned power firm.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Russel-Fogerty rivalry to continue at Sentul
Russel-Fogerty rivalry to continue at Sentul JAKARTA (JP): The simmering rivalry between superbike riders American Scott Russel and Britain Carl Fogarty will take center stage in Sentul on Aug. 21. The two world beaters are among the 20 riders who have confirmed their entries for the sixth series of the Superbike World Championship. The fifth leg was held in Zeltweg, Austria on July 17.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
The Listening Post
The Listening Post * Career development in a globalized Indonesia: it's something that concerns many of our readers and listeners; this morning's rebroadcast (Radio Sonora FM 100.9, at 8:15) of Friday's Listening Post addresses the issue, and suggests one increasingly popular way to better prepare oneself for a fast-changing marketplace. * Specialized training lets companies catch up to their western counterparts (and competitors!) as they grow and prosper.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Upset, triumph for Hadiyudo at Kosgoro Cup
Upset, triumph for Hadiyudo at Kosgoro Cup JAKARTA (JP): National top paddler Hadiyudo fell and fell hard on his way to the Asian Games table tennis competitions, dropping a match to Chinese rival Qin Zhijian at the Kosgoro Cup final. Hadiyudo, who will form the backbone of national table tennis squad for the continent's biggest sporting event, was edged out in straight sets 18-21, 13-21, 17-21 for the runner-up spot.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Al-Ansari: Ambassador and composer
Al-Ansari: Ambassador and composer By Riyadi Kuwait Ambassador Ali Zakaria Al-Ansari is ending his term in Indonesia soon. He agreed to an interview with The Jakarta Post to discuss some of his impressions during his tenure, while revealing a bit of his personality. JAKARTA (JP): When outgoing Kuwait Ambassador Ali Zakaria Al- Ansari returns to his country, Indonesia will miss not simply a seasoned and experienced ambassador, it is also losing a musical master.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Beware of thieves in public transports
Beware of thieves in public transports From Berita Buana On Saturday, July 16, the Mikrolet minibus which my wife and I were riding picked up four men about ten meters away from the traffic light at the Jl. Otista III and Jl. Otista Raya intersection. The men, whose ages ranged from 45 to 50 years old and rather heavy, got into the vehicle which serves the Kampung Rambutan terminal and Kampung Melayu terminal in East Jakarta.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sprint rally resumes in Serpong
Sprint rally resumes in Serpong JAKARTA (JP): The national sprint rally championships will resume in Serpong, West Java this weekend with leader Gerry Rusanto seeking his second win to assure himself of the overall title. The two-day event, the third leg in the series, will be held at the same field as that used in last month's previous leg. Drivers will pit their skills on two dusty special stages covering 12 kilometers. All racers who enter the second round are expected to rejoin the rally.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI to partake in three events in Asiad
RI to partake in three events in Asiad JAKARTA (JP): The national sports governing body (KONI) officially confirmed yesterday that Indonesia will partake in badminton, windsurfing and taekwondo in the Asian Games in Hiroshima next October. The decision was reached after KONI's officials met with the managers of those sports' organizations. A final announcement regarding Indonesia's participation in Asia's biggest sport extravaganza will take place on Aug.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN presents new flag of peace
ASEAN presents new flag of peace JAKARTA (JP): The new flag of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was hoisted for the first time yesterday at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta during an official ceremony marking the organization's 27th anniversary. The flag consisted of the ASEAN symbol, six turret-like shapes symbolizing the ASEAN member countries, but minus the inscriptions, standing in bold yellow against a sky-blue background.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Message By HE Mr Edward Lee Singapore Ambassador To The Republic of Indonesia
Message By HE Mr Edward Lee Singapore Ambassador To The Republic of Indonesia On The Occasion Of The 29th Anniversary Of Singapore's Independence 1. Singapore celebrates its 29th National Day today. Just as Singapore achieved its independence on 9th August 1965 in a period of transition, today we are also witnessing an era of change both internationally and in the region. The evolving regional order presents challenges and opportunities.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
3-year-old girl dies in a fire
3-year-old girl dies in a fire A three-year-old girl identified as Yuni Angraini died after suffering critical burns on Sunday evening, when a fire razed a rented house in Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta. The victim, who was reportedly sleeping in separate room from her parents, was caught in the blaze that quickly engulfed the house following the explosion of a kerosene stove.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indovina enters Haiphong
Indovina enters Haiphong HANOI (Reuter): Indovina Bank, a joint venture between Indonesia's Bank Dagang Nasional Indonesia (BDNI) and a Vietnamese partner, will open its first branch outside Vietnam's two main cities in the northern port of Haiphong next Friday. "Haiphong ranks third in terms of foreign investment and has good city development plans," Phan Dao Vu, deputy manager of Indovina's Hanoi branch, told Reuters yesterday.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
PPP candidates are embroiled in war of words
PPP candidates are embroiled in war of words JAKARTA (JP): The war of words continued yesterday among the leading candidates for the chairmanship election in the Moslem- based United Development Party (PPP). Candidate Sri Bintang Pamungkas accused incumbent chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum of fabricating rumors about the party and then denying them as if they were spread by his rivals.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Man robbed off Rp 65 million
Man robbed off Rp 65 million YOGYAKARTA: Two robbers got away with Rp 65 million (about US$30,000) yesterday. The victim was a Bank Rakyat Indonesia employee who was carrying the cash from another bank, police said. The robbery happened at 8 a.m. when the employee got off a taxi and had his bag snatched by a robber who was armed with a sickle.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Unity in diversity
Unity in diversity In a country which prides itself on maintaining the principle of unity in diversity, a true administrator is someone who understands the traditions, cultures and aspirations of areas outside his or her native region. This also means that an administrator who comes from one region should one day be ready to serve the local people in other parts of this vast archipelago. About four decades ago this wisdom seemed to have gained a foothold in the hearts and minds of the people.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rebel prince on way to France
Rebel prince on way to France BANGKOK (AFP): Cambodian rebel Prince Norodom Chakrapong, forced out of Phnom Penh July 3 in the wake of an abortive coup d'etat, has left Thailand for France, Thai Foreign Minister Prasong Soonsiri confirmed yesterday. Prince Chakrapong had arrived in Bangkok on Thursday from Malaysia where he sought refuge after the coup bid.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV Today
TV Today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 TV Series: Sinbad 4:30 Science Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Open University 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Talk Show: Wawasan 8:05 TV Drama: Di Antara Dua Pilihan 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Bill Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Eddy Tansil makes last ditch attempt at peace
Eddy Tansil makes last ditch attempt at peace JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Eddy Tansil, with an imminent corruption indictment hanging over him, made a last ditch effort to settle his debts with the government by offering all the assets of his business empire. Gani Djemat, the prominent lawyer hired to defend Tansil, yesterday during a hearing at the Central Jakarta District Court, gave the breakdown of the value of the assets belonging to the Golden Key Group which is owned by the businessman.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto okays construction of huge monument in Bali
Soeharto okays construction of huge monument in Bali JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday gave the go ahead for the construction of the Garuda Wisnu Kencana, a monument in Bali which will be taller than the Statue of Liberty in New York, and stressed that no government money will be used.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Business persons urged to help improve slums
Business persons urged to help improve slums JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja urged local businessman to support the city administration's plan to do away with slum areas here within three years. "I urge businessmen who live in Jakarta to help the city administration solve the slum problem in Jakarta," said Surjadi during his visit to Tanjung Barat, Lenteng Agung in South Jakarta and Tegal Alur in West Jakarta on Sunday.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Learning from history
Learning from history Vice President Try Sutrisno hopes that the documentary film about the history of Indonesia's struggle during the reign of the Dutch Governor General, De Jonge, until the 1950s, compiled by the 10 November Foundation, is broadcast nationwide. According to the vice president, the film is very important, particularly for the younger generation, because they will learn of the hardships experienced by the older generation in achieving the country's independence.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rector's lawyer discredits defense
Rector's lawyer discredits defense JAKARTA (JP): Defense lawyer of IISIP Rector Ali Moechtar Hoeta Soehoet, who is facing charges of sexual harassment, asked the South Jakarta District Court to consider the honesty of the witnesses in their verdict. "I ask the honorable judges not to believe the witnesses' testimonies although they have testified under the oath," said Petrus Bala Pattyona when he read his defense statement yesterday.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Emil warns of excesses from industrialization
Emil warns of excesses from industrialization JAKARTA (JP): Senior economist Emil Salim says Indonesia should anticipate some of the maladies found in Western society, most notably materialism, individualism, consumerism and secularism as it forges forward its industrialization program. "We should learn from the Western experience in carrying out their industrial revolution," Emil said during a seminar on industrial society yesterday.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fidel Ramos vows to rid Mindanao of violent crime
Fidel Ramos vows to rid Mindanao of violent crime ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): President Fidel Ramos yesterday vowed to rid the country's southern Mindanao region of violent crime after a priest was freed unharmed but an ethnic Chinese businessman was found murdered by suspected Moslem kidnappers.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Titles for sports events
Titles for sports events It is commendable that The Jakarta Post is trying its best to cover sports events as much as possible to cater to the interests of sports lovers in this country. It devotes one or two full pages to this section.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Halal' label intensified
`Halal' label intensified BANDUNG, West Java: The provincial branch of the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) has asked several countries to cooperate in the labeling of halal ("good" for consumption in the Islamic religious teaching) on their products. So far, MUI has contacted the New Zealand Meat Management organization, the Australian Federation of Islamic Community and Japan, branch chairman KHR Totoh Abdul Fatah said.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Red tape bottleneck matter of bureaucratic pathology
Red tape bottleneck matter of bureaucratic pathology Improving productivity and efficiency of the bureaucracy has been the government's obsession for a long time. The work week which will be tried out soon is seen as to achieve that goal. Sociologist Kastorius Sinaga argues that bureaucratic reform is imperative in this globalization era. JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank recently discussed the red tape of Indonesian bureaucracy in its latest annual report.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Batam has adequate supply of telephone lines: Telkom
Batam has adequate supply of telephone lines: Telkom BATAM ISLAND, Riau (JP): Batam, an island developed as an export processing zone and tourist resort in the Riau archipelago, has enough telephone lines to support rapid growth of businesses, a telecommunications executive said.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Organda urges increase in public transportation fees
Organda urges increase in public transportation fees JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Chapter of Public Transport Owners' Organization (Organda DKI) has proposed a 23 to 120 percent increase in the fares of public transit vehicles, including taxis, despite signs that the government will not endorse any fare hike demands this year.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Prices on the Jakarta Stock eased yesterday after booking a significant gain last week, with many large stocks losing ground in a profit taking. The broad-based Composite Index, which rose five percent last week, closed lower at 472.40 in active trading as compared to 472.80 on Friday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also lost ground to close at 111.75 from 112.58.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt to award 5 working deals on general mining
Govt to award 5 working deals on general mining JAKARTA (JP): The government will award five working contracts for general mining in Irian Jaya, North Sulawesi and South and North Sumatra to foreign joint ventures by the mid of this month, a business leader said. Beni N.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI-China investment and trade ties to be discussed
RI-China investment and trade ties to be discussed JAKARTA (JP): A two-day seminar here later this month will discuss opportunities in trade and investment relations between Indonesia and China, two densely populated countries which normalized diplomatic relations four years ago.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
New insurance club launched
New insurance club launched INSURERS GET NEW CLUB: The director for insurance of the Ministry of Finance, Sophar L. Toruan (center), on behalf of director general of financial institutions Bambang Soebianto, officially launched the Indonesian Insurance Club (IIC) yesterday.
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Batik exhibition in Yogya
Batik exhibition in Yogya YOGYAKARTA: Works by Batik painter Ardiyanto are being displayed here in a long-month exhibition to mark his 50th anniversary. Ardiyanto exhibits his paintings at his own gallery starting from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. His works have been exhibited overseas, including Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States. At the closing of the event, Ardiyanto plans to launch a book on Indonesian art, Antara reported. (par)
Tue, 09 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
INRO short of bullets but prices still surging
INRO short of bullets but prices still surging KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) said it was running out of "bullets" to fight rubber's surging prices which yesterday hit limit-up in Tokyo after a sudden fall in regional markets last week. Prices suddenly tumbled three weeks after INRO entered the market on July 8 to cool an otherwise sizzling market that saw prices rocketing to six-year highs, its first such intervention since 1989.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pollution
Pollution My husband and I own a small travelers hotel, five kilometers west of Pangandaran. Only 200 meters along the beach is the mouth of the Cirembulan river, better known in this area as Lagoon. Because this river is not polluted by industrial or human waste, it has become a popular swimming spot for the locals; as well as abounding in fish. Every now and then we have "tourists" from the cities come here and that is the only time this idyllic place becomes garbage dump.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Beware of misguided teachings
Beware of misguided teachings BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The local administration has urged the people to be cautious of deviant religious teachers whose activities are on the rise. Secretary for the province Fauzi Saleh said over the weekend that the government knew about the presence of such misguided teachings and were monitoring their activities. He said that among the teachings was the banned sect Saibaba, Antara reported. (par)
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Marquee offers cuisine and appetite
Marquee offers cuisine and appetite Marquee Restaurant Cantonese and Continental Cuisine 32nd Floor BNI Tower Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.1 Jakarta Tel. 5701813 Price: High Open: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. JAKARTA (JP): The Marquee restaurant is a great new place for an important business lunch or romantic dinner. The Marquee's location, opposite the Landmark building, allows easy access from any part of the central business district, especially now that the underpass at Jl. Sudirman has been completed.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jaksa Fair lures thousands of visitors
Jaksa Fair lures thousands of visitors By Lenah Susianty JAKARTA (JP): The Jaksa Fair, the first ever street festival to feature the history of Jl. Jaksa and Betawi culture, lured thousands of visitors to Central Jakarta over the weekend. The festival was closed yesterday with a performance by the Lenong Rumpi group which presented an episode entitled Pilih- pilih mantu (choosing son-in-law).
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Search workers spot helicopter wreckage
Search workers spot helicopter wreckage JAKARTA (JP): Search and rescue workers spotted the wreckage of a helicopter in the thick jungle on a mountain slope in East Kalimantan on Friday just as they were giving up their efforts to trace a Sikorsky that had gone missing since July 26. "The wreckage lies about nine kilometers northwest of a base camp in Bulungan," Rusmana of the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) in Jakarta said on Saturday.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Asia needs China's transparency
Asia needs China's transparency By Rizal Sukma JAKARTA (JP): During the recent ASEAN Foreign Ministerial Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, China once again reiterated its commitment to stability and security in the Asia-Pacific region. China's Foreign Minister Qian Qichen stated during the historic ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) meeting that, "China is not involved in aggression and expansion, or in seeking hegemony." He also said that China was not interested in looking for a sphere of influence.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Utut Adianto prevails in Biel Master '94
Utut Adianto prevails in Biel Master '94 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's leading chess wizard, Grand Master Utut Adianto, prevailed in the chess tourney Biel Master '94 in Switzerland after beating German Grand Master Lev Gutman in the 11th round on Saturday.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Haj hospital finished soon
Haj hospital finished soon JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health, Sujudi, said late last week that the construction of Jakarta Haj Hospital in Pondok Gede, East Jakarta, will be completed by early November. "When it begins operation in November the hospital is expected to employ 200 highly qualified doctors," Sujudi said during his inspection of the hospital, which is located inside the haj dormitory complex in Pondok Gede.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Crimes at a traffic light
Crimes at a traffic light From Kompas On July 20 about 7 p.m. my cousin, who was riding a motorbike from Senen to Rawamangun, stopped at the intersection on Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan when the traffic light turned red. Suddenly a young man approached my cousin and asked my cousin to give him a ride to a spot across the road. My cousin refused and told him to walk there because it was so near. But the man then repeated his demand as he pressed a knife to my cousin's belly.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Changing PageMaker default font
Changing PageMaker default font JAKARTA (JP): While we're at it, here's how you can change the default font and font size in PageMaker 4.0 and 5.0. First, load PageMaker. Without opening any file or creating a new one, press Ctrl-T. The Type Specifications dialog box will appear. You can now change all font settings, such as the font type, size and lead ing.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bapindo obtains $19m offshore loan facility
Bapindo obtains $19m offshore loan facility JAKARTA (JP): The state owned Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) obtained a loan facility worth Rp 40 billion (US$19 million) last week from a syndication of overseas banks.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Drivers extorted in Senen terminal
Drivers extorted in Senen terminal From Merdeka Like other commercial centers, the Senen area is a busy place. It is also a hectic transit point of city buses and other public transport vehicles. This situation has apparently invited extorters who prey on bus, taxi, mikrolet and bajaj drivers in the vicinity of the Senen bus terminal. There are three points in which these drivers have to pay illegal levies.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Local climbers set to conquer Mt. Everest
Local climbers set to conquer Mt. Everest By Dwiatmanta JAKARTA (JP): Mountain climbers aren't always sure what they get out of the life threatening sport. Gunawan Achmad, a 36-year-old man has devoted more than half of his life to conquering the world's highest mountains including those in Indonesia. Gunawan, or Ogun as his friends call him, looks set to overcome the extra challenges of Mt. Everest, the world's tallest mountain.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Councilors upset over Bira golf course project
Councilors upset over Bira golf course project JAKARTA (JP): City councilors have thrown their weight behind an environmental organization in their concerns of possible environmental impacts caused by the development of a golf course in Big Bira island in the Seribu Islands group, North Jakarta.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Officials asked to be more sensitive to local cultures
Officials asked to be more sensitive to local cultures JAKARTA (JP): Government officials assigned to work in the regions must be more sensitive to the feelings of the local people, President Soeharto says.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Consortium of 3 local banks to take over Continental Bank
Consortium of 3 local banks to take over Continental Bank JAKARTA (JP): A consortium of three local banks, Bank Central Asia, Bank Utama and Bank Danamon announced their plan on Saturday to take over Continental Bank. Trenggono Purwosuprodjo, Bank Utama's president, told a press conference that the consortium is ready to inject fresh funds into the bank and take control of its ownership.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang mosque gets an ambulance
Tangerang mosque gets an ambulance Mrs. Muhono, on behalf of the chairman of the Harapan Kita Foundation, First Lady Tien Soeharto, late last week donated an ambulance to the organizing committee of the Al-Jabar mosque in Karawaci, Tangerang, West Java. Muhono, who is the Foundation's secretary, said at her office in Jl. Teuku Umar, Central Jakarta, yesterday that the ambulance should be used for the benefit of the area's community at large.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN has nothing to fear with Vietnam's entry
ASEAN has nothing to fear with Vietnam's entry JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should go ahead and admit Vietnam despite its communist ideology, a foreign policy analyst says. "The concerns that Vietnam's ideology will usurp the ASEAN countries is groundless because Vietnam itself is now moving to liberalize its economy," Marzuki Darusman was quoted by the Antara news agency as saying. "Vietnam has changed, and ASEAN is treating it as a partner.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Use of Chinese language to boost tourist arrivals
Use of Chinese language to boost tourist arrivals JAKARTA (JP): The government's new policy allowing the use of Chinese characters and language for services in the tourism industry is expected to boost the arrival of tourists from Chinese speaking countries, executives said.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mother, sons killed in fire
Mother, sons killed in fire SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: A mother and her four sons were killed in a fire in Bontang Baru early Saturday. Local police said that the fire, which destroyed six buildings located on Jl. Diponegoro, started in a house which belonged to a man named Sayid Achmad. The victims were the man's family members. "The fire quickly engulfed the man's house and his wife and children were unable to save themselves," said a police officer on duty.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cost of ID
Cost of ID From Forum Keadilan I do not agree with the idea of letting a private company issue residents' identity cards. I am sure it will increase the cost of getting them. Let's compare this with the cost of getting vehicle documents, driver's licenses etc. Since the private sector was authorized to do the business the administrative cost has increased 100-200 percent, sometimes even over 400 percent.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Three Timor students arrested
Three Timor students arrested BOBONARO, East Timor (JP): Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares said security authorities arrested three local students for bringing in forbidden books and `foreign items.' The East Timorese, who pursue their studies in Java, were arrested on their arrival at 2 a.m Saturday in Dili, Abilio told The Jakarta Post after swearing in the new Bobonaro regent Guilherme dos Santos. The students, identified as Arseno P.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stainless steel plant set up
Stainless steel plant set up JAKARTA (JP): Sudwikatmono, the owner of a widely diversified business conglomerate, plans to set up the country's first stainless steel plant with a production capacity of 60,000 tons per annum. A spokesperson for PT Perkasa Stainless Steel Industry, said on Saturday that the planned plant, which will be built on a 15- hectare plot of land in Bekasi, West Java, is expected to start operating in 1997.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cement price
Cement price The price of cement keeps going up, while the government is implementing a program to provide cheap houses for millions of poor people. Everybody knows what this means. Developers or contractors who build the houses will also increase their price and finally poor people will have to suffer the price hike. Businessmen should be conscientious and be aware of the suffering of the poor.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bus crew told to improve discipline
Bus crew told to improve discipline Governor Surjadi Soedirdja called on bus drivers and the general public alike to increase their discipline and awareness of traffic laws in order to improve the city's traffic conditions. "The flood of complaints on poor bus service that continue to pour in are caused by the reckless attitudes of bus drivers," Surjadi said.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
`ASEAN way' helps solves disputes
`ASEAN way' helps solves disputes By Pandaya JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which turns 27 years old today, is by no means is free of disputes among its six members. However, it has a way of resolving these problems, which its Secretary General Dato' Ajit Singh describes as the "ASEAN way". Dato Ajit, in an interview with The Jakarta Post, denied suggestions that internal bickering, which has never surfaced in ASEAN meetings, has been swept under the carpet.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Conservationists need to seek substitute jobs for displaced
Conservationists need to seek substitute jobs for displaced JAKARTA (JP): Modern conservationists currently face the challenge not only of preserving nature but also generating alternative incomes for those who used to earn their living by exploiting the environment, an environmentalist says. Jorgen Randers, deputy Director General of the Switzerland- based World Wide Fund for Nature International, said both challenges should be met simultaneously.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Market sentiment sends share prices up
Market sentiment sends share prices up By Sigma Batara JAKARTA (JP): Positive market sentiment, which swept across the Asian stock markets last week, carried the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) and pushed the Composite Index up by 21.71 points from the previous week to close at 472.8 last Friday. This occurred despite pressure on U.S. interest rates as investors expected strong employment figures to be announced during the weekend.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Firms asked to open roads
Firms asked to open roads PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Villagers in Tumbang Manjul, one of the most remote areas in the province, have asked local forest concession companies to open their roads to the public. The villagers said yesterday that the Seruyan River, the village's main means of transportation, was prone to accidents because of the strong currents. "It will be very helpful for us if we can use the road," said a local resident as quoted by Antara.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sect leader vows to return to Malaysia,
Sect leader vows to return to Malaysia, KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The leader of a messianic Islamic sect outlawed by the government has vowed to return to Malaysia "as soon as possible", the Star newspaper reported yesterday. "I will return home to face the prime minister," Al Arqam leader Ashaari Muhammad told the newspaper in an interview in Jordan's capital, Amman. Malaysia on Friday announced a sweeping ban on the sect, which claims 100,000 followers in Malaysia and many more elsewhere.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Number of Chinese-Indonesians drop
Number of Chinese-Indonesians drop SEMARANG, Central Java: A survey conducted in July indicates that the number of Indonesians of Chinese descent has undergone a 4.5 percent decrease since the same time last year. The present number is 9,025 while last year's was 9,441. Chief of the local immigration office Syaiful Rachman told Antara Saturday that the decrease was due to the fact that many Chinese obtained their Indonesian nationality status while the others returned to China.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL child abusers face 20 strokes
KL child abusers face 20 strokes KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Child abusers could face 20 strokes of the cane in Malaysia under a proposal by a government minister in reaction to the widely publicized case of a father who beat his son to death, reports said yesterday. "I feel that anyone guilty of such a hideous crime should receive strokes of the rotan (cane) after all the pain they caused the children," Social Development Minister Napsiah Omar was quoted as saying in the newspaper reports.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jl. Simatupang is now a hazard to motorists
Jl. Simatupang is now a hazard to motorists JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta mayoralty administration called on motorists passing the T.B. Simatupang outer ring road to be extra careful, due to some traffic changes in line with the construction of a tollway parallel to the artery road. Mayoralty spokesman M.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
More luncheons required for the EAEC
More luncheons required for the EAEC By Pandaya JAKARTA (JP): Four years after it was introduced by Malaysia, the controversial East Asian Economic Caucus (EAEC) receives only tacit support from Southeast Asian countries and is still politely rejected by their Western allies. During last month's Association of Southeast Asian Nations ministerial meeting, ASEAN officials were busy trying to sell the idea to potential members Japan, South Korea and China through working lunches.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
AUSSI needs funds for elderly house
AUSSI needs funds for elderly house A Catholic association called Alumnarum Ursuale Sanctae Societas International (AUSSI) is appealing to conglomerates to help finance the construction of a house for the elderly in Cinere, South Jakarta. Christien Suriadjaja, the chairman of the association's social affairs, said late last week the construction of the house, begun last year, will be partially completed in November in conjunction with the association's 25th birthday.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lufthansa to invest $10 million to hike share in India tourism
Lufthansa to invest $10 million to hike share in India tourism NEW DELHI (Reuter): Germany's Lufthansa Airlines, seeking to increase its hold on India's burgeoning tourist market, will invest US$10 million to promote the local travel industry, an airline spokesman said on Saturday.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Floods after drought
Floods after drought Rains has eventually begun to fall in various regions in Java including Jakarta. Regardless of whether the rain is man-made or natural, we have every reason to be happy. But the rain which fell on Simeulue island, West Aceh, last month apparently caused major floods. Experience tells us that floods usually begin to hit the western part of the country, and then slowly move to the eastern part.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Land deal hampers nuclear project
Land deal hampers nuclear project JEPARA, Central Java: Only 200 of the 700 people who have to surrender their land for the construction of a controversial nuclear plant have accepted compensation, an official said. Many have refused the compensation determined by the government on the grounds that it is too little, Jepara regency government spokesman Anwar Haryono said.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Debt collectors held, police vow to crush operations
Debt collectors held, police vow to crush operations JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested two debt collectors as part of its bold campaign to stamp out all collection agencies operating in the city. City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto told reporters Saturday that police vowed to crack down on debt collecting services as a follow up to the instruction of Chief of the Jakarta's chapter of Bakorstanasda (the Agency for Coordinating Supports for National Stability) Maj. Gen. Hendropriyono.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Breast cancer affects one in ten women: Hospital
Breast cancer affects one in ten women: Hospital JAKARTA (JP): One in every 10 women in Indonesia is likely to develop breast cancer, one of the most malignant types of cancer which can be fatal if not treated early, according to the Dharmais Cancer Hospital. Harryanto Reksodiputro, the hospital's vice director, said that breast and ovary cancers are the most feared types of cancer because they are believed to be incurable when they reach a certain stage.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stability vital for SE Asia: Brunei, Philippine leaders
Stability vital for SE Asia: Brunei, Philippine leaders BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AFP): The leaders of Brunei and the Philippines, both claimants to the disputed Spratlys island chain, have stressed the need for solidarity to fuel economic growth in Southeast Asia.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
80 journalists from Java set up rival association
80 journalists from Java set up rival association SIRNAGALIH, West Java (JP): Journalists vowed yesterday to continue protests against the restriction of press freedom and have formed a union to challenge the government-sanctioned Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI). The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) was established in this hilly resort by more than 80 journalists from major cities such as Jakarta, Bandung in West Java, Yogyakarta and Surabaya in East Java.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Porn materials confiscated
Porn materials confiscated SEMARANG, Central Java: Police seized hundreds of pornographic laser discs from six video rental shops on Saturday, one of which was also a brothel. "We also confiscated a number of laser discs featuring some Indonesian actresses," according to city police chief Didi Widayadi, identifying some of the actresses only as Ms, Ap and Ay.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Supreme Court grants `stay of compensation' for government
Supreme Court grants `stay of compensation' for government JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court has granted a stay of implementation in its ruling compelling the government to pay hefty compensations to villagers who have been displaced by the huge Kedungombo reservoir in Central Java.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Civil servants face a crisis with nothing to do on their free weekends
Civil servants face a crisis with nothing to do on their free weekends JAKARTA (JP): Many civil servants were still perplexed on what to do as they lounged around their houses enjoying the first ever Saturday off as part of the newly introduced five day working week. A number of civil servants who spoke to The Jakarta Post said they fully supported the implementation of the two day holiday but were still unsure on how to fill the additional free time.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians sweep World Cup badminton championship singles
Indonesians sweep World Cup badminton championship singles HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (Agencies): Indonesia has lived up to its billing as the world badminton dominators by taking all the singles titles at the World Cup here yesterday. All-England two-time winner Hariyanto Arbi won the men's crown when his opponent, Thomas Stuer-Lauridsen of Denmark, withdrew with a broken leg. In the women's singles, Susi Susanti maintained her rule with a 12-9, 11-6 victory over South Korean Bang Soo-hyun.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Surabaya's retail property market oversupplied
Surabaya's retail property market oversupplied JAKARTA (JP): The property market in the retail sector in Surabaya, Indonesia's second largest city in East Java, is oversupplied as a result of overbuilding during the economic boom in the mid-1980s and poor shopping center management. "The situation is aggravated by the propensity of wealthy Surabayans to shop in Jakarta and in other Asian capitals.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia Open to keep top rating
Indonesia Open to keep top rating JAKARTA (JP): The high number of absentees in the Indonesia Open badminton championships in Yogyakarta this week does not have anything to do with the quality of the tournament, a top International Badminton Federation (IBF) official said. IBF Vice President Ian Palmer said in a press meeting in Yogyakarta yesterday that despite the big names who would be missing the event, the US$166,000 championship still deserved the top rating.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio (chamber music) Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Yusuf (pianist), Sunday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
What is new out there in the PC world?
What is new out there in the PC world? By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Competition in the upper market display monitor industry is really tight, with new and good monitor products such as the ones from Nokia beginning to share the awards traditionally monopolized by Nanao and NEC. Competition in the lower end is not easy, either. NEC, a maker of an award winning upper market display monitor, has just upgraded its budget SVGA 14" monitor.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
BI gets new member of board
BI gets new member of board JAKARTA (JP): Governor of Bank Indonesia Soedrajad Djiwandono inducted Mukhlis Rasyid, a senior official of the bank, to the bank's board of directors on Saturday. The governor swore in Mukhlis in a ceremony closed to the press. In a statement sent to The Jakarta Post, the central bank stated that Rasyid replaced the late Kilian Sihotang, who died on April 28.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Australia seeks weapons joint venture with Indonesia
Australia seeks weapons joint venture with Indonesia SYDNEY (AFP): Australia may embark on a joint venture partnership producing weapons with the Indonesian government, Defense Minister Robert Ray said yesterday. The proposal, which has been the subject of talks with Jakarta, is for the joint production of arms and weapons in arrangements similar to those previously undertaken with New Zealand and proposed with Malaysia, Ray said.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
New roads in Maluku open
New roads in Maluku open AMBON, Maluku: The local administration has opened three new land routes connecting Ambon with remote areas in the Seram island. Chief of the provincial land transportation agency M.R. Soulisa said yesterday that opening of the new routes which were part of the Trans-Seram road networks would hopefully attract businesses to invest in the area. The road, whose construction started in 1974, has not been completed yet.
Mon, 08 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Taking action on poverty
Taking action on poverty It is obviously too early to assess the implementation of the special poverty alleviation program which was launched last April under the Presidential Aid Program for Poor Villages throughout Indonesia. As usual, it is only to be expected that some technical problems may crop up at the start up of new projects.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Regulate the traffic!
Regulate the traffic! From Neraca Traffic congestion on Jl. Raya Meruya is an everyday scene. This is caused by the inflow of vehicles hailing from Ciledug and its surroundings. A long line of cars is formed right from the campus of Mercu Buana University to the Meruya Ilir crossroads.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Egyptian minister to visit Indonesia
Egyptian minister to visit Indonesia JAKARTA: Egyptian Minister of Manpower Ahmed Al Amawi is scheduled to visit Indonesia between Aug. 7 and Aug. 12 to study Indonesia's experience on human resources development. Several bilateral matters related to technical cooperation also will be discussed during his visit, according to a statement by the Egyptian Embassy. The minister is to visit the Center for Vocational and Extension Services Training (CEVEST) in Bekasi near here.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Farmers complain of continuous harassment
Farmers complain of continuous harassment JAKARTA (JP): Twenty five farmers from Garut in West Java who are fighting to defend their land from being acquired by a major plantation company, made a return visit to the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday, saying that they have been continuously harassed after their first visit last June.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio (chamber music) Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Yusuf (pianist), Sunday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Maan wins golf meet in playoff
Maan wins golf meet in playoff JAKARTA (JP): Maan Nasim survived a sudden death play-off against seasoned Buari of Bali to take the top Rp 6.75 million (US$3,115) cash prize at the Jakarta Circuit golf championships yesterday. Both leading national players were tied at 282 in the final round yesterday, but Buari squandered his last stroke with a par as Maan scored a birdie. Buari from Bali Golf Club, Nusa Dua, the venue for the Alfred Dunhill Masters in November, had to be satisfied with a Rp 3.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Asian mobile satellite system set
Asian mobile satellite system set JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian, Singaporean and U.S. companies yesterday agreed to start a feasibility study on the launching of the world's second mobile geo-stationary satellite telecommunication system which will cover major parts of Asia.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) maintained its bullish condition yesterday, with most shares booking solid gains in active trading. The broad-based Composite Index rose another four points to close the week at 472.8, as compared to 468.72 on Thursday. The index, the main price barometer on the market, which recorded steady rises during the week, rose by 17.64 points or nearly five percent from 451.08 on last Friday.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia bans messianic Islamic sect
Malaysia bans messianic Islamic sect KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad vowed "to break up their communes" if a radical Islamic sect, outlawed by his government on Friday, continued to teach its "deviationist" brand of Islam. Al Arqam, a mystical Sufi sect that believes a messiah is coming soon before a prophesied doomsday, can no longer run its many businesses and schools or spread its teachings under a decree issued by the National Fatwa Council.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta will have Blue Note jazz club
Jakarta will have Blue Note jazz club JAKARTA (JP): Blue Note, a New York-based international jazz club and restaurant, will have its first club in Southeast Asia when it opens its fifth club in Jakarta on Aug. 29. The club, to be located at the Atria Square building in Central Jakarta, will be represented here by PT Bahana Sentosa Perdana who acquired the franchise from Blue Note Inc. PT Bahana currently is managing two other restaurants in Jakarta: Dynasty and Susshi Ippachi.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Humpuss to establish $330m methanol plant
Humpuss to establish $330m methanol plant JAKARTA (JP): A subsidiary of Humpuss Group yesterday assigned Lurgi Oil-Gas-Chemie Gmbh of Germany to construct a methanol plant worth US$330 million in Bontang, East Kalimantan, with an annual capacity of 660,000 tons. The project will be the first private methanol plant and the second producer of such a downstream chemical product in Indonesia after the first one established by the state oil company Pertamina in 1983.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Attitudes about disability must change
Attitudes about disability must change By Julian Francis JAKARTA (JP): In many countries the voices of people with disabilities are being increasingly heard. This is particularly true in the richer countries, but also now in countries such as Bangladesh. People, whether with or without disabilities, are gradually beginning to realize the causes of the massive discrimination that, unfortunately, works against the lives of people with disabilities.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
On IDD hazards
On IDD hazards Referring to the letter by R. Y. Savur entitled Hazards of IDD published in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 1, 1994, we have the following comments: PT Telkom in the West Jakarta area is very concerned about the complaint made by the writer and we appreciate the information given us. Nevertheless, it is to be regretted that Mr. Savur did not care to identify his telephone number so it is very difficult for us to carry out technical and administrative checking of the problem.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Governor opens PKK contest
Governor opens PKK contest Governor Surjadi Soedirdja yesterday opened the final of a city wide contest on child healthcare organized by the Family Welfare Movement (PKK). The competition, held in conjunction with the 49th anniversary of Indonesian Independence and the 467th birthday of Jakarta, was aimed at raising awareness about breast feeding and child healthcare.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Statistics agency to make its data more accessible
Statistics agency to make its data more accessible JAKARTA (JP): The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) yesterday promised to make its wealth of data and information more accessible to the public. Newly-installed chairman Sugito Suwito told reporters yesterday after his induction that the agency would soon launch the "Central Statistics Information" scheme which employs sophisticated technology. "The information center will start this year," he said.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
PPP urged to put its house in order ahead of congress
PPP urged to put its house in order ahead of congress JAKARTA (JP): A senior cabinet official yesterday urged the United Development Party (PPP) to put its house in order as it prepares for an important congress to elect its leaders. Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono told reporters yesterday that the increasing bickering between the competing factions within the party is a cause of concern to the government.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Attack on ship in bay repulsed
Attack on ship in bay repulsed MANILA (Reuter): A gunbattle broke out when guards and the Philippine coast guard repulsed an attack by pirates on a Russian ship anchored in Manila Bay, the coast guard said yesterday. The 4,295 gross ton Gorno Altaysk was attacked before dawn on Wednesday by two boatloads of pirates who boarded the vessel during a storm, a coast guard spokesman said. Some were able to get on board by climbing through the hole for the anchor chain.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto to inaugurate power plant
Soeharto to inaugurate power plant JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is scheduled to inaugurate a new 110-megawatt (MW) geothermal power generation plant later this month in Gunung Salak near Sukabumi, West Java, the president of the state electricity company PT PLN said. Zuhal stated that the plant, which will be inaugurated simultaneously with various projects throughout the country, has thus far absorbed an investment of Rp 190 billion (US$87.59 million).
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Long weekend
Long weekend From Berita Buana In respect to the government's plan to introduce a five-day working week as of August next year, with school hours being adjusted to the new system, I would like to make the following comments: 1. To date, many civil servants have second jobs. Some of them go straight to their second jobs, while others go home first. Because civil servants leave the office at 3:00 p.m., they still have a few hours to moonlight.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Gawai Mandung', a joyful festivity to pay respects to Dayak ancestors
`Gawai Mandung', a joyful festivity to pay respects to Dayak ancestors One hundred years ago a Dutch military doctor, Anton W. Nieuwenhuis, set off to explore the natural and cultural potential along the Kapuas and Mahakam rivers in West and East Kalimantan. To commemorate the expedition, 20 people participated in the "Kapuas-Mahakam Expedition 1994, Kompas-Gramedia-Mapala UI".
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Timber piling up at Sunda Kelapa port
Timber piling up at Sunda Kelapa port JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the Sunda Kelapa Port Authority Nasrul Esten has blamed the mounting pile of timber at the port's yard on the buyers who are often late in collecting their ordered goods. "All of the timber has legal owners but they haven't collected it yet," Nasrun told reporters when he received members of the City Council yesterday.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
M'sian gamblers go for the big prize
M'sian gamblers go for the big prize KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's gamblers, with their eyes on the big prize, are putting their money into a numbers game which can turn winners into overnight millionaires, investment analysts said yesterday. Gamblers, most of them Malaysian Chinese, are turning to the chance of a big payout on a lottery game where the odds of taking out the first prize are one in 3.8 billion.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
The nation's struggle
The nation's struggle We sincerely hail the holding of a one-day discussion which adopts the theme: History of national struggle and preparation of physical force in achieving Indonesian independence. The event was organized by Bhakti Yudha Foundation in conjunction with Technology, Strategy and Military magazine. According to Dr.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Astek plans to collect on insurance premium due
Astek plans to collect on insurance premium due JAKARTA (JP): The state insurance company PT Astek has warned some 20,000 companies who owe them Rp 64.5 billion in arrears to pay up, pay hefty interest, or face prosecution. Astek's operation director Boedi Maryoto told reporters yesterday that the company is bent on collecting all the arrears for the premium on its Jamsostek, the social security program for its workers.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Merpati plans new uniforms
Merpati plans new uniforms JAKARTA: Merpati Nusantara Airlines plans to change the uniforms of its cabin crew. The state airline has opted for uniforms designed by top Indonesian designer Prayudi. The change in the uniform is aimed at creating a new image, Merpati president Ridwan Fatarudin was quoted by the Antara news agency as saying. Prayudi's creation was selected from the among the creations by other designers, including Hary Dharsono, Ramli, Hanum Gularso and Arthur Harland. (05)
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Marsinah's murder case is not closed: Experts
Marsinah's murder case is not closed: Experts By Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): Although 10 people have already been convicted over the highly controversial murder of labor activist Marsinah, many legal experts say the case is by no means closed and that the real murderers may still be at large.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Japanese brokerages focusing on Asian
Japanese brokerages focusing on Asian TOKYO (Kyodo): Major Japanese brokerages are looking to step into promising Asian stock markets by inviting securities regulators there and holding seminars on stock investment in such countries, officials of the brokerages said yesterday. Nikko Securities Co.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m Sports 3:30 TV Series: Sins 4:30 Drama: Nyala Lilin Kecil 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film: Special Force 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: S. Sumatra 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music: Jazz 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dianrana 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Callers 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Light Blast Program 2 4:30 p.m. Sports 5:30 City News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 English News Service 8:00 TV Series: Room for Two 8:30 Music TPI 5:30 a.m.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
60 motor-crossers to compete in Yogyakarta, SUrabaya c'ship
60 motor-crossers to compete in Yogyakarta, SUrabaya c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Sixty leading crossers from Australia, the United States, Japan and Europe will demonstrate their skill when they compete in the supercross championships in Yogyakarta and Surabaya next month. "One of the five divisions, the 250 cc international, will be contested at night. And this will be the first time in Indonesia," committee chief Bob R.E. Nasution said.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Review of cemetery expropriation urged
Review of cemetery expropriation urged JAKARTA (JP): City councillors yesterday urged the city administration to review whether the expropriation of a 2,823 square-meter piece of land in the Menteng Pulo public cemetery, South Jakarta, by PT Interland Angkasa had been done in accordance with proper procedures.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
A visit to the longest longhouse in W. Kalimantan
A visit to the longest longhouse in W. Kalimantan Text by Lewa Pardomuan Photos by Don Hasman SUNGAI ULUK, KAPUAS HULU, W. Kalimantan (JP): The rain turned the clay road leading to the longhouse into a treacherous mud track. Crawling along the unfinished road through thick jungle, some of the vans became bogged down, were dragged out by the surviving jeeps and slowly climbed the rough and hilly trail.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Inventor of minibus door handles considers patent
Inventor of minibus door handles considers patent By Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): It is still fresh in the mind of FX Jacobus Jut, 52, when City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto praised his invention in front of dozens of people, including reporters and senior municipal officials, Tuesday morning at the city police headquarters.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Colonial laws: All taboo?
Colonial laws: All taboo? A cartoon published in The Jakarta Post of July 29, 1994, on page 4, showed an Indonesian judge holding in the left hand a national flag carrying an inscription `Freedom or Die,' whereas a trembling right hand held a pair of scales which, nevertheless, were in a level position. Should the pair depict the distinction between `justice' and `injustice,' the level position should mean that the judge has the administration of justice under control.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Timorese shun teaching jobs
Timorese shun teaching jobs DILI, East Timor: Most East Timorese shun the teaching profession and the province has had to bring in teachers from other parts of Indonesia. M. Soekarman of the East Timor Education Office said most East Timorese find the profession unattractive. "Only a few high school graduates say they want to become teachers," he was quoted by the Antara news agency as saying.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Firm's shares oversubscribed
Firm's shares oversubscribed JAKARTA (JP): PT Wicaksana Overseas International, a consumer goods distribution company, yesterday announced a 150-percent oversubscription of the primary offering of its new 20 million shares through the capital market. A company commissioner, Jusak Widjaja, told reporters here yesterday the new shares, sold at Rp 3,250 (US$1.49) each, will be listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange on Aug. 8.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
More jobs for S. Jakarta people
More jobs for S. Jakarta people South Jakarta Mayor H. Pardjoko launched an employment program in Tebet which will provide jobs for 270 people on Wednesday. The new recruits will be employed in several city projects, including the construction of a 7,650-meter-long duct to prevent flooding on the city's streets. The mayoralty will recruit the people from five subdistricts, including Pasar Minggu, Tegal Parang and Pela Mampang. They will be paid from Rp 2,000 ($0.92) to RP 3,000 ($1.3) a day.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
PSSI to start `Liga Indonesia' in November despite criticism
PSSI to start `Liga Indonesia' in November despite criticism JAKARTA (JP): In a move to end a recent debate, the All Indonesia Football Federation (PSSI) launched Liga Indonesia as the country's sole soccer league yesterday and vowed to start it up next November. The new semiprofessional league, which will be open to foreign booters, will encompass 33 football clubs in its first division -- perhaps the biggest number of clubs in a soccer league in the world.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Singapore firms bypass proper rules to recruit RI workers
Singapore firms bypass proper rules to recruit RI workers JAKARTA (JP): Local manpower supply companies are complaining that Singapore employment agencies have been recruiting Indonesian workers directly from rural areas, bypassing standard procedures. KINAS, the association of manpower supply companies with markets in Singapore and Malaysia, said such practices have hurt their traditional business. The local firms are demanding that the government take actions to stop the Singaporeans.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sudomo and Siska did not show up in divorce trial
Sudomo and Siska did not show up in divorce trial JAKARTA (JP): Neither retired admiral Sudomo, the head of the Supreme Advisory Council (DPA), nor his wife Fransiska Diah Widowati, showed up for their divorce trial at the South Jakarta district court yesterday. The highly anticipated presence of news maker Sudomo and his wife fizzled yesterday as both sent their respective lawyers to appear before the court instead.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Communism investigated
Communism investigated SEMARANG, Central Java: Diponegoro Military Command Chief Maj. Gen. Soeyono said that the authorities are still investigating rumors that some private universities had been infiltrated with communism. "We cannot announce the people being investigated, but clearly there are indications about the infiltration," he told reporters. He also said that there had been reports about lecturers who wrote for illegal publications.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
I was misquoted
I was misquoted Your reporter misquoted me on two crucial points in the article concerning middle class and development in Indonesia (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 5, 1994, Page 1). I did not say that there were 16 million university graduates in Indonesia today. In fact, as of today, there are less than three million university first degree (Sarjana) holders out of 189 million Indonesians. (Indonesian-language daily Kompas, Aug. 5, 1994, survey on university graduates and their employment prospects).
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
List of legal organizations made public
List of legal organizations made public JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Home Affairs yesterday made public the list of 738 mass organizations registered with the government, stressing that those not on the list are illegal. The government decided to make the list available to the public so that people would know which ones are legal and which ones are illegal.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Al Arqam in Indonesia offers debate
Al Arqam in Indonesia offers debate JAKARTA (JP): The Al Arqam movement in Indonesia yesterday offered its critics a discussion on the legality of its existence as pressure mounted on the government to ban the organization. The Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) increased pressure to follow in the footsteps of Malaysia, the headquarters of the organization, and declare Al Arqam illegal.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lamborghini expected to develop Megatech cars
Lamborghini expected to develop Megatech cars SURABAYA, East Java (JP): Millionaire Setiawan Djody said here yesterday his reason for acquiring the well-known Italian super car manufacturer, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.a., is to transfer automotive technology to Indonesia. "I'm not only a profit-oriented businessman but also a people- oriented entrepreneur," Djody told reporters during a press conference.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: China JP/Donny Metri ANNIVERSARY SMILES: Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Indonesia Qian Young Nien (right) chatted cheerily with Jakarta Military Commander Maj.Gen. Hendropriyono (left) and his wife (center) at a reception at the Chinese embassy to commemorate the Chinese Armed Forces Day on July 29.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Three hardened burglars nabbed, one shot dead
Three hardened burglars nabbed, one shot dead JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta police shot to death a burglar belonging to a seven-men gang believed responsible for a series of robberies in the mayoralty and Tangerang, and arrested three of his accomplices were arrested in the raid yesterday morning.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hong Kong boy killed in Bali
Hong Kong boy killed in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Lie Chun Yian, a 12-year-old Hong Kong tourist, was killed on Friday while jet skiing off Tanjung Benoa beach. Chief of the local search and rescue agency I Gde Bratha said a rope from a boat caught on the boy's neck, causing him injuries which later cost his life, the Antara news agency reported. (05)
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fire razes 220 houses
Fire razes 220 houses PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Fire razed around 220 houses in Lima Ilir and Ilir Timur II subdistricts in Palembang on Friday morning, leaving 2,470 people homeless, Antara reported. There were no reports of casualties. Local officials said the losses caused by the fire could amount to Rp 2.5 billion. It took eight fire trucks to put out the fire which lasted for four hours, starting from 1 a.m.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Uncontrolled population is big problem to environment
Uncontrolled population is big problem to environment JAKARTA (JP): Uncontrolled population growth, particularly in developing countries, poses a major threat to the world's population, an executive of the Population Council says. A rapid population increase will burden the environment and the world's natural resources, crowding out species which in turn leads to an irreversible change in soils, woods and the habitat of rivers, the council's president, Margaret Catley-Carlson said.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Frequent quakes in North Maluku
Frequent quakes in North Maluku TERNATE, Maluku: North Maluku has been jolted by 2,386 earthquakes between January and July, according to the local office of the Geophysics agency. Office chief Ariyo Fauzi told Antara that 42 quakes were of magnitudes between five and 5.5 on the Richter scale. The others are small quakes.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stop harassing workers: Soeharto
Stop harassing workers: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday warned officials against harassing Indonesian workers upon their return from overseas, following reports that many of them were subjected to extortion on their arrival at the airport. "Don't make things difficult for them, either when they leave or return," Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief quoted Soeharto as saying yesterday.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Garuda responds
Garuda responds In response to Mr. Kelly's complaint in his letter to The Jakarta Post, we would like to outline the following facts: * On July 17, 1994 Mr. Kelly checked in at the Garuda counter at terminal E. The check-in staff processed his flight documents to Amsterdam and gave him his boarding pass and baggage labels at 21.40. * After completing the check-in procedure, Mr.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Four luxury houses to be demolished
Four luxury houses to be demolished Four luxury houses in Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta, owned by businessman R.J. Kaptin Adisumarta will be demolished because the owner has built them without permits. The houses, built on 9,000 square meters of land alongside the Pesanggrahan river, do not have the required building permits from the local authority, Ramal P, chief of the Municipal Public Order Office, said yesterday.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lectures on Pancasila
Lectures on Pancasila MANADO, North Sulawesi: A total of 7,488 high school students on the Sangihe Talaud Island, near the border of the Philippines are being given lectures on the Pancasila state ideology. The local information office said participants included 4,840 junior high school students and 2,648 senior high school students. Subjects of the lecture include the State Constitution and ethics, Antara reported. (par)
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Press protesters vent anger at their association
Press protesters vent anger at their association JAKARTA (JP): Around 100 protesting journalists and activists yesterday vented their anger at the Association of Indonesian Journalists (PWI) for its failure to represent the displaced reporters and employees of Tempo, DeTIK and Editor news magazines.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakartan won W Cup draw
Jakartan won W Cup draw JAKARTA (JP): Out of 2.7 million entries in the Coca-Cola and RCTI's sponsored World Cup draw, Kikik Sumita, a Jakarta resident, won the first prize of a Rp 100 million (US$47,000) house in Lippo City, West Java here yesterday. The final drawing, conducted in a ballroom at the Shangri-La Hotel, was carried out by representatives of the sponsors who randomly picked the lucky winners with their eyes covered.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Newmont to start its gold mine construction
Newmont to start its gold mine construction JAKARTA (JP): PT Newmont Minahasa Raya, a subsidiary of Newmont Gold Co. of the United States, has received approval from its partners and local administration to begin construction of a large gold mine in North Sulawesi.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sepinggan airport now ready for wide-bodied planes
Sepinggan airport now ready for wide-bodied planes BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan (JP): The newly expanded Sepinggan airport in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, is now ready to accommodate wide-bodied aircraft for international flights, Governor S.M. Ardans announced yesterday.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
12 pickpockets nabbed on buses
12 pickpockets nabbed on buses JAKARTA (JP): Police announced yesterday that they captured 12 pickpockets operating aboard public buses during an anti- pickpocket operation conducted over the past several days. The operation code named Jabus, or crime aboard public buses, was launched by police last Thursday in response to the public's concern over pickpockets on public transit vehicles in the city, especially on wide-body and minibuses.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Extortionists nabbed in West Jakarta
Extortionists nabbed in West Jakarta The West Jakarta military garrison arrested 11 juvenile extortionists on Wednesday involved in a mass brawl with high school students in front of the Sumber Waras hospital. The commander of the West Jakarta military garrison, Lt. Col. I.P. Sisworo, said that the extortionists posed as students on public buses. Those arrested were carrying sharp objects and 18 belts fixed with metal buckles which are potential weapons.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Exhibitors hold expo
Exhibitors hold expo JAKARTA (JP): More than 50 convention and exhibition companies will take part in a four day exhibition, called Indoshop '94, at the Jakarta Fair grounds beginning on Nov. 4. The chairman of the exhibition's organizing committee, Robert Felix, told reporters yesterday that the participants will include convention organizers, suppliers of exhibition materials, stand contractors and freight forwarders.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Irregularities in Bidaracina land compensation questioned
Irregularities in Bidaracina land compensation questioned JAKARTA (JP): The City Council is questioning the East Jakarta mayoralty administration over the alleged irregularities in the payment of compensation to residents of Bidaracina whose land will be used to make way for development of low-cost apartment buildings. The council's Commission A on administrative affairs posed the question during a closed-door meeting with the mayoralty officials at the City Council building Wednesday.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Photo display on independence
Photo display on independence JAKARTA: Some 50 historical photographs featuring Australia's role in Indonesia's struggle for independence will be on display during the Festival Kraton to be held at Yogyakarta palace from Aug. 6 to 20. The exhibition entitled Australia and Indonesia's Independence Struggle was initiated by the Australia-Indonesia Institute.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Garuda service
Garuda service I am an Irish citizen who has spent the last month on holiday in this most fabulous country. I wish to bring to the attention of your readers an interesting episode which took place at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Sunday, July 17, 1994.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Frenchman buried with tribal rite
Frenchman buried with tribal rite KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A 31-year-old Frenchman, Christophe Payonne, who died on Monday from malaria, was buried according to a tribal rite in the Kampung Gumum tribal village in the interiors of Malaysia's central Pahang state. It was Payonne's last wish that he be laid to rest according to the tradition of orang asli -- as Malaysian tribesmen are called -- said his Dutch friend Peter Arnold Vender Helm, who claimed Payonne's body on Wednesday.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
No protection for Golkar cadres who break law: Harmoko
No protection for Golkar cadres who break law: Harmoko JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of Golkar Harmoko has said he will not protect any cadres or executives falling out of line, directing them instead to court for trial. Harmoko, who is also Minister of Information, said yesterday after installing ranking officials at his office that Golkar would not bail out its members involved in any form of crime, "be it a regular member, a party cadre or a high-ranking government official".
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia nabs 10 in loan scandal
Malaysia nabs 10 in loan scandal KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Ten senior executives of a troubled Malaysian merchant bank, Rakyat Merchant Bankers Bhd., have been arrested in connection with a 180-million ringgit (US$72 million) loan scandal, police officials said yesterday. Nine were arrested at their homes in an eight-hour operation Wednesday, while another surrendered to police, Malaysian commercial crime police said. "We have no comments.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt rejects Tansil's offer to hand over his projects
Govt rejects Tansil's offer to hand over his projects JAKARTA (JP): State prosecutors firmly rejected yesterday Eddy Tansil's offer to turn over eight of his industrial ventures in settlement of the Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million) in losses he caused to the state in his loan transactions with Bapindo, a government bank.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m Cartoon: I'm Telling 3:05 Science Film: Langka dan Unik 3:30 TV Series: Wars in Peace 4:00 Students' Quiz 4:30 TV Series: Heart of Courage 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Harmony in Life: Women and the Law 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: Jambi 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Music 9:00 World News 9:30 Talk Show: Berpacu Dalam Melodi 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: The Tenth Man Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pondok Gede terminal protested
Pondok Gede terminal protested BEKASI (JP): Drivers of small public transport vans in Bekasi, a suburb east of Jakarta, protested against the dangerous layout of the new Pondok Gede terminal. Hundreds of drivers expressed their discontent for the newly built entrance to the terminal which they claim is much too steep. The terminal is being built along with the renovation of the Pondok Gede market by PT Surya Bintang Mitra, a private developer.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN to restrict Al Arqam
ASEAN to restrict Al Arqam KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei agreed yesterday at Malaysia's prodding to bar Ashaari Muhammad, leader of a Malaysian-based Islamic sect, from entering their shores but made no common stand to ban the group, officials said.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Funds for poverty alleviation cut and misused
Funds for poverty alleviation cut and misused JAKARTA (JP): Many local administration officials have misused and deducted the funds allocated for the alleviation of poverty in villages even though they have received supervision fees, an official of the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) said.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Building owners told to decorate
Building owners told to decorate The Jakarta chapter of the organizing committee for the commemoration of the 49th Indonesian Independence are urging government agencies and private companies to decorate their offices for the national holiday.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fire raze Kuala Kapuas
Fire raze Kuala Kapuas PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Hundreds of houses and shops were destroyed in a fire which razed the Kuala Kapuas city on Wednesday night. No injuries were reported in the disaster. It was the second major fire in the city in four days. Spokesman for the Kapuas regency Arbain Rachman, said the fire damaged a mosque, a cinema, and a hotel.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Wise approach needed in handling bad debts
Wise approach needed in handling bad debts JAKARTA (JP): The government should take a wise approach in handling the mounting bad debts of private companies owing funds to state-owned banks, says a noted business analyst. Christianto Wibisono, the director of the Indonesian Business Data Center, said yesterday that debt scheduling might be a better solution for bad debts which have emerged due to marketing problems.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Painters seek council help over dismissal
Painters seek council help over dismissal JAKARTA (JP): Around 20 painters from an animation company lodged a protest at the City Council yesterday over the confiscation of their working facilities by the company's commissioner as an indication of dismissal by the owner.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
National swimmers break four records in California
National swimmers break four records in California JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian swimmers currently training in America for October's Asian Games in Hiroshima shattered four more national records. The new records were established during the Junior Olympic Swimming championships in Clovis, California which started on Wednesday.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Consumer group wants new poison noodle case probe
Consumer group wants new poison noodle case probe JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) yesterday demanded that the government reopen the case of poisonous instant noodles, saying that the public is entitled to know the full account of the case.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Easing up on expatriates
Easing up on expatriates President Soeharto's instruction to ease restrictions on the employment of expatriates addresses one of the major problems complained about by both domestic and foreign investors. The government has tried to expedite the licensing procedures for expatriates through a one-stop administration service at the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) in Jakarta and its provincial affiliates since the early 1980s.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hendro assures city's security under control
Hendro assures city's security under control JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. A.M. Hendropriyono promises he will curtail the activities of debt collectors soon because they provokes concern among the public. "Debt collecting agencies will be completely banned and we ask people not to be afraid to report debt collectors to us," he said.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Zoology museum will observe anniversary
Zoology museum will observe anniversary BOGOR (JP): The Bogor Zoological Museum will hold a series of programs to mark its 100th anniversary, including the launch of a book on its history as well as holding panel discussions and a zoological exposition. The book will be launched on Aug. 22 at the peak of the celebrations that will also commemorate the anniversary of the organizing body of the zoo, the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI).
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI rowers fight tight budget
RI rowers fight tight budget JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Rowing and Canoeing Association (PODSI) expects to shine in the October Asian Games in Hiroshima despite the emergence of mystery rivals and a tight budget. "Our boys are in pretty good shape, I'm optimistic that we can better our performance in the next Asiad compared to the last one," PODSI chairman Basoeki said here yesterday. During the last Asian Games in Beijing four years ago, Indonesia took one silver and one bronze.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Youths urged to shun narcotics
Youths urged to shun narcotics BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Governor Syamsuddin Mahmud has asked youngsters to clean the province from drug abuse. "Narcotics are among the problems faced by today's people in addition to war, terrorism, hunger, poverty and backwardness," said the governor in his written speech on the launching of the anti-narcotics campaign read by deputy Zainuddin AG yesterday. Mahmud said the negative impact of the abuse of narcotics have troubled the world, according to Antara.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rapid Asian growth leads to AIDS problems: Experts
Rapid Asian growth leads to AIDS problems: Experts MANILA (AFP): The rapid opening and growth of Asian economies has magnified the threat of AIDS in the world's most populous region, but the solution lies in a shift away from risky behavior not economic policies, experts gathered here said yesterday. They said the deadly disease was affecting mostly the poor, making them even poorer, and national policies, to be effective, should include poverty alleviation programs.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Drought and media
Drought and media Information Minister Harmoko said that President Soeharto demanded that the media, particularly state-owned TVRI and private television stations, present balanced reports on the drought hit regions. It was said that this year's drought is no worse than last year. The president's comment is positive. Imbalanced reporting concerning the drought could have a psychological impact and trigger a rise in prices of food.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Al Arqam to file suit against Malaysian govt
Al Arqam to file suit against Malaysian govt KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): A Malaysian Islamic group said yesterday it was filing suit against the government over allegations it was training "suicide warriors" in Thailand. Al Arqam will file the suit against the Islamic Center, the Malaysian government's department for Islamic affairs, today, said Shaharuddin, a lawyer for the group.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bulog cuts official price of rice to curb inflationary pressure
Bulog cuts official price of rice to curb inflationary pressure JAKARTA (JP): The National Logistics Agency (Bulog), the state run semi-buffer agency, cut the price of its rice yesterday by Rp 10 to Rp 675 (31 U.S. cents) per kilogram in Jakarta and to Rp 665 in other provinces in Java to curb growing inflationary pressure.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices strengthened for the fourth day on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with consumer-based and property stocks still dominating trading sessions. The broad-based Composite Index recorded an increase of another 3.8 points to close at 468.7 in active trading, as compared to 464.85 on Wednesday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also maintained its upward trend to close at 112.40 against Wednesday's 111.40.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Development on infrastructure projects planned
Development on infrastructure projects planned JAKARTA (JP): Asian countries will spend some US$2.5 trillion for the development of infrastructures, including transportation, energy, railway, telecommunication and electricity, by the year 2000, officials said. Coordinating Minister for Industry and Trade Hartarto said in a press conference yesterday that infrastructure development is of fundamental importance to the continued social and economic growth in the region.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia may to join cocoa body soon: Ivory Coast says
Indonesia may to join cocoa body soon: Ivory Coast says ABIDJAN (AFP): Indonesia is expected to join the Cocoa Producers' Alliance (COPAL) "very soon", Ivory Coast's Council of Ministers said yesterday in a statement issued in its economic capital Abidjan. Indonesia "will very soon take a decision in the general direction desired by most cocoa-producing countries, for whom Ivory Coast is the spokesman," the statement said.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia sees fewer labor strikes in last six months
Indonesia sees fewer labor strikes in last six months JAKARTA (JP): The number of labor strikes has fallen drastically after peaking in January, Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief announced yesterday. Indonesia saw a total of 99 strikes in January, 75 in February, 72 in March, 20 in April, 20 in May, 17 in June and 10 last month, Latief told reporters yesterday after briefing President Soeharto about the current manpower situation.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's middle class far from solid: Political scientist
Indonesia's middle class far from solid: Political scientist JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs at least one more generation before it can produce a solid middle class which is essential to a democracy, a leading political scientist says.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Defense chiefs holidaying
Defense chiefs holidaying MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Australia's defense minister Robert Ray arrived here on Thursday to spend two days holidaying on the Lombok Island with his Indonesian counterpart Edi Sudradjat. Oma Rubana of the ministry of defense and security said the ministers would visit a number of places of interests in Otak Kokok and Senggigi beach, Antara reported. (par)
Fri, 05 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Britain's Faldo to play in Bali Asian Masters
Britain's Faldo to play in Bali Asian Masters JAKARTA (JP): Number three in the world Nick Faldo of England will head the star-studded premier golf event in Indonesia scheduled to tee off at Bali Golf and Country Club in Nusa Dua on Nov. 3. A field of 120 golfers, which also include world number eight South African David Frost, ninth ranked Colin Montgomerie of Britain and Vijay Singh of Fiji now ranked number 17, will vie for US$345,000 in the Alfred Dunhill Asian Masters.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
New fast boats for coast guards
New fast boats for coast guards JAKARTA (JP): The Navy received four new fast patrol boats yesterday which it will deploy for its coast guard units' drive against smuggling and illegal fishing. The boats, built by a local shipbuilding company, PT. Mahayala Utama, are not equipped with guns but can travel non-stop for 15 hours and have a maximum speed of 32 knots per hour. Each can carry 14 passengers.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rice traders told not to hoard
Rice traders told not to hoard BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Deputy Governor Gusti Hasan Aman has appealed to local rice traders not to hoard the commodity in the hope of bolstering their profit. He said that the government was prepared to beat them at their game as it has ample stocks which it could release in the market to bring the prices down, the Antara news agency reported. Rice prices have shot up upon speculation that the severe dry spell is threatening the national rice supply.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Feminist Nasrin surrenders in Dhaka, court grants bail
Feminist Nasrin surrenders in Dhaka, court grants bail DHAKA (AFP): Fugitive feminist writer Taslima Nasrin yesterday ended two months in hiding, surrendering before a tightly-guarded superior court where she was immediately granted bail. She was sheltered by a western diplomat while in hiding and has sought asylum in the United States, a diplomatic source said.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio (chamber music) Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Yusuf (pianist), Sunday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ramos seeks peace with church
Ramos seeks peace with church MANILA (Reuter): President Fidel Ramos sought peace yesterday with the Roman Catholic Church over the government's campaign to trim high Philippine population growth through contraception.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hoteliers welcome policy on use of Chinese characters
Hoteliers welcome policy on use of Chinese characters JAKARTA (JP): Hotels in Jakarta and Surabaya welcome the government's move to permit them to print brochures in Chinese, although the larger establishments say Chinese-speaking visitors make up a small percentage of their patrons. The policy would give hoteliers a choice of whether or not to extend the market to Chinese-speaking visitors, said Riza A. Suryo, Public Relations Director of Jakarta's Shangri-La Hotel.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Five-day working week
Five-day working week From Republika The five-day working week plan is good news for civil servants, employees of the private sector and school students. However, it means they will have to work longer days throughout the week. Since Friday will become the last day of the week, what about the Friday prayers? Exhaustion from work throughout the week may culminate on Friday and people may easily fall asleep in mosques.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dumping charges on textiles groundless
Dumping charges on textiles groundless JAKARTA (JP): Dumping charges launched by European countries on Indonesian textile producers are groundless and are a means of protectionism, an official of the Indonesian Textile Association (API) said yesterday. "Dumping charges from importing countries are often harassment of their trade relationship with exporting countries," API's Deputy Chairman Chamroel Djafri told The Jakarta Post.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Looking for parent
Looking for parent From Pikiran Rakyat Durji left his wife, Kesih, while she was expecting their child. The child is now 19 years old and longing to meet the father. Durji used to live in Sedong, Cirebon and work in Jakarta as a contract construction laborer. He had a brother named Amin. Anyone who knows him and his whereabouts, or his relatives, can contact: Eman, SD Cisaga VIII, Desa Mekarmukti, Kec. Cisaga, Cirebon, Jawa Barat. EMAN Cirebon, West Java
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The price rally on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued yesterday for the third consecutive day, with most shares booking a significant gain in active trading. The broad-based Composite Index rose by another 5.6 points to close at 464.85 yesterday as compared to 459.23 on Tuesday after booking a gain of 6.5 points. The high returns on the last two trading days were the highest recorded since early June.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Jakarta, Botabek inseparable'
`Jakarta, Botabek inseparable' Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday that various problems faced by Jakarta could not be solved by the city administration because the capital city is inseparable with surrounding areas. "The problems of the city are closely related to urbanization and the progress of development in the buffer zone areas (Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi)," Surjadi said.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Federal Motor gets loan
Federal Motor gets loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Federal Motor, the sole agent and manufacturer of Honda motorcycles, obtained US$100 million in a syndicated loan under an agreement with 23 foreign banks which was signed in Singapore yesterday. The three-year loan charges an annual interest rate which is floating 1.98 percent above the Singapore inter-bank offered rate (SIBOR). The loan will be used to refinance a previous syndicated loan which was used by Federal Motor for importing spare parts.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bank NISP to go public
Bank NISP to go public JAKARTA (JP): The Bandung-based Bank NISP, one of the oldest banks in the country, plans to offer 12.5 million new shares, which will account for 20 percent of its total common stocks, to the public to generate funds to finance its expansion programs. A bank report made available here yesterday said that a Japanese-Indonesian securities company, Nomura Indonesia, will act as lead underwriter of the bank's share issuance.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fire razes 300 houses
Fire razes 300 houses SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Fire razed around 300 houses in the city on Wednesday, leaving some 1,500 people homeless. Houses along Jl. Imam Bonjol and Jl. Kapuas were gutted by the fire which was believed to have started when a stove exploded in one of the houses. An elementary school, two photo studios, an optical shop and a number of offices were among the structures destroyed by fire, according to Antara. It took seven fire brigades to extinguish the fire. (05)
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Borobudur, Prambanan temples will have modern theaters
Borobudur, Prambanan temples will have modern theaters JAKARTA (JP): The government is inviting several private sector firms to establish a joint venture with the state-owned temple management company to construct modern theaters near the Borobudur and Prambanan temples in Central Java.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Tarzan 3:05 Children's Creativity 3:30 TV Series: Gunsmoke 4:30 Boy Scouts 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: Meniti Pelangi 8:05 TV Series: Combat 9:00 World News 9:30 Sports Program 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Passage West Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt will continue rice price control operation
Govt will continue rice price control operation JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Chapter of the National Logistics Agency (Dolog Jaya) has said that the ongoing market operation aimed at controlling the price of rice will continue until prices returned to normal. Councilor Abdulgani H.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Maan leads golf tourney
Maan leads golf tourney JAKARTA (JP): Overnight leader Maan Naasim retained the lead in the Jakarta Golf Circuit tournament by two strokes yesterday after collecting a two-day total of 138 (68 70). The Circuit, the annual event organized only for local golfers and now entering its second leg, saw 21 of 45 golfers in the field advance to the third round. They are eligible to vie for the Rp 25 million cash prizes at stake.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tropical storm heads to Batanes
Tropical storm heads to Batanes MANILA (AFP): Tropical storm Caitlin was set to slam into the extreme northern Philippine island group of Batanes later yesterday with peak winds of 65 kilometers an hour, the weather bureau said. Caitlin was upgraded to storm strength from a tropical depression overnight Tuesday and was 170 kilometers southeast of Batanes at 4:00 a.m. Wednesday (2000 GMT Tuesday), weathermen said.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bank savings to fund sportd activities in 1995
Bank savings to fund sportd activities in 1995 JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to provide funds for various sports activities from bank saving facilities in place of the defunct national lottery SDSB, starting from next year. Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman told reporters here yesterday that the ministry is working with the Association of Private Domestic Banks (Perbanas) and the Ministry of Social Services to formulate the idea.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Environment and development
Environment and development In the midst of our great success in carrying out development during the past 25 years, we are faced with the bitter fact that we have heavily damaged the environment, if not completely demolished it. The Forestry Minister is in a very difficult position, because the destruction of forests throughout the country, particularly in Kalimantan, is worse than reported.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Six overseas companies apply to launch Palapa-C2 satellite
Six overseas companies apply to launch Palapa-C2 satellite JAKARTA (JP): Six overseas firms have submitted applications to the government offering to launch Indonesia's Palapa-C2 satellite which is scheduled for orbit in 1996. The president of PT Satelindo, a telecommunications company, Iwa Sewaka, told reporters here yesterday that the six foreign firms include Krunichev-Lockheed, a consortium of Russian and U.S.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt plans public hearing on nuclear power plant: BATAN
Govt plans public hearing on nuclear power plant: BATAN JAKARTA (JP): In an attempt to win the public over to its nuclear power program, the government plans to give the public the opportunity to scrutinize the project at a hearing. "The hearing may be held sometime in 1996 during the last phase of the preliminary studies for the nuclear plant," Djali Ahimsa, Director General of the National Atomic Agency (BATAN) said yesterday.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Newly-married man falls from train
Newly-married man falls from train A newly-married man was killed as he fell from an inter-city train in Klender, East Jakarta, yesterday morning. Police said the man, identified as Sadi, 22, from Sukorejo, Bojonegoro regency, East Java, fell off the Gaya Baru train which plies the Surabaya to Jakarta route at around 9 a.m. when he was sitting at the door enjoying the morning breeze.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia to play Qatar in youth soccer contest
Indonesia to play Qatar in youth soccer contest JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has been drawn to meet Qatar in their Group A opening match of the 29th Asian Youth Under-19 Championship finals at Senayan Stadium here on Sept. 11.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Four luxury houses to be demolished
Four luxury houses to be demolished Four luxury houses in Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta, owned by businessman R.J. Kaptin Adisumarta will be demolished because the owner has built them without permits. The houses, built on 9,000 square meters of land alongside the Pesanggrahan river, do not have the required building permits from the local authority, Ramal P, chief of the Municipal Public Order Office, said yesterday.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Employment of expatriates to be eased
Employment of expatriates to be eased JAKARTA (JP): The government will ease restrictions on the employment of expatriates for jobs which cannot be handled by Indonesians in a bid to promote foreign investments in the country, Minister of Information Harmoko said here yesterday.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Search goes on till Saturday
Search goes on till Saturday SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Search and rescue officers have been ordered to continue their search for a helicopter that has gone missing since July 26, at least until Saturday. The order came from the Ministry of Transportation in Jakarta. The authorities had earlier planned to abandon the search on Wednesday. The Sikorsky S-5BT was carrying 18 people when it disappeared shortly after taking off from Tabang, the Antara news agency said.(05)
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
It's high time now for banks to sacrifice: Bank director
It's high time now for banks to sacrifice: Bank director JAKARTA (JP): The banking industry should willingly sacrifice to help small and medium scale companies in a bid to establish equal business opportunities, says an executive of Bank Danamon. "Unbalanced growth between big and small companies will undermine the economy and will threaten the banking industry," Yusuf Arbianto, the bank's managing director, said yesterday.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Idris Sardi to hold concert before hanging up his violin
Idris Sardi to hold concert before hanging up his violin JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's most prominent violinist Idris Sardi will hang up his violin forever after his last performance at Sahid Jaya Hotel on Aug. 9, a concert aimed at marking his 40 year career and the 49th anniversary of the country's Independence Day. The concert, organized by Kompas daily, will feature selected repertoire from Idris' 180 compositions which were created for film music illustrations.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Private company to procure vehicles for APEC
Private company to procure vehicles for APEC JAKARTA (JP): A private company will manage the purchasing of a number of luxurious vehicles for the transportation of delegates for the November leadership meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) here and in Bogor, West Java.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
`New NU' apologizes to `Old NU', promises to change its name
`New NU' apologizes to `Old NU', promises to change its name JAKARTA (JP): The founders of Nahdlatul Ummah, a forum in the United Development Party (PPP) dubbed by the press as the New NU, apologized yesterday to the Nahdlatul Ulama faction, or the "old" NU, and agreed to change its name.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tanker trucks banned from city
Tanker trucks banned from city BANGKOK (AFP): The Thai government is barring the streets of Bangkok to all tanker trucks carrying oil and gasoline, in a bid to ease the capital's chronic traffic congestion. Also, Thai Airways International (THAI), the national flag carrier, announced yesterday it would stop receiving jet fuel from trucks on Aug. 12 -- the day the ban on gasoline tankers takes effect -- and would obtain fuel through a recently- constructed pipeline instead.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ramly to chair new company associations forum
Ramly to chair new company associations forum JAKARTA (JP): Abdul Rachman Ramly, chief commissioner of PT Astra International, will chair the newly founded National Cooperation Forum of Company Associations (FKAP). Sources close to the forum and executives of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) told The Jakarta Post this week that President Soeharto has agreed to the foundation of the forum and approved the leadership of the 67-year-old Ramly.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sime Darby Le Grand Opera
Sime Darby Le Grand Opera Thank you for your interest in the Sime Darby Le Grand Opera (article in The Jakarta Post). However, we would like to clarify some misunderstandings in your report as follows: * The Artists International who will perform in Sime Darby Le Grand Opera is a group of opera singers from the United States, not France. * Sime Darby is a multinational group of companies, the headquarters of which is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Asahi Glass expansion
Asahi Glass expansion TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Asahi Glass Co. Ltd. said yesterday its joint venture producing polyvinyl chloride in Indonesia would invest four billion yen (US$40 million) to nearly double its output. PT Asahimas Subentra Chemical, owned by Asahi Glass and PPG Industries of the United States, is to boost annual output from the current 140,000 tons to some 260,000 tons by 1996, company officials said.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Small families may produce `imperial kids'
Small families may produce `imperial kids' JAKARTA (JP): The success in the campaign for people to have small families has a major potential downside which parents must watch out for -- the tendency to raise "super brats" or what a senior Health Ministry official calls "imperial kids". Dr. Leimena, the Director General for Community Health Supervision, said there is a tendency for parents of small families to go all out to meet and satisfy their children's needs.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Woman sells porn books
Woman sells porn books SEMARANG, Central Java: A 27-year old woman from Bandung, West Java, was arrested by police while selling pornographic books to high school students. Some copies of the books, which were printed in Jakarta, were also believed to have been sold to factory workers. A local police officer said the woman also rented the books out on a daily basis.(har/05)
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia needs batik museum
Indonesia needs batik museum YOGYAKARTA: The time has come for Indonesia to establish a batik museum, well-known batik painter Ardiyanto says. Ardiyanto, who collects hundreds of ancient batik clothes dating back to 1850, said such a museum could help preserve the priceless inheritance of the country. He said that he has no fund to build such a museum but he hopes that someone or the government could make his dream come true one day, Antara reported. (05)
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Alatas hopeful ASEAN will admit Vietnam in 1995
Alatas hopeful ASEAN will admit Vietnam in 1995 JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said that he hoped Vietnam will be formally admitted to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the middle of next year. "I believe that when we gather for the next ministerial meeting in Brunei, Vietnam can be formally admitted as a full member," Alatas told reporters yesterday before a cabinet meeting at the Bina Graha presidential office.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian set to scale Everest
Indonesian set to scale Everest JAKARTA (JP): Gunawan Achmad will have the chance to become the first Indonesian to reach the peak of Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world, during a multinational expedition which starts on Aug. 26.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
50 Finnish companies to join trade exhibition
50 Finnish companies to join trade exhibition JAKARTA (JP): Around 50 Finnish companies will participate in a three-day trade exhibition scheduled to open today at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN ministers meet to mull Islamic sect ban
ASEAN ministers meet to mull Islamic sect ban KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Four Southeast Asian nations were to adopt a joint strategy during ministerial talks yesterday aimed at outlawing a powerful Islamic messianic sect which has triggered security concerns in the region, officials said.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Betawi culture to highlight first ever street festival
Betawi culture to highlight first ever street festival This is the last of two articles on the upcoming Jaksa Fair written by Lenah Susianty. JAKARTA (JP): The forthcoming three-day Jaksa Fair, the first street festival ever held in the city, will feature Jakarta's native Betawi culture. The fair aims to promote tourism industry in the street and to revive the old Betawi culture. To start on Friday, the fair is organized by the Association of Jl.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
SSDI student movement aims to unite pro-democracy forces
SSDI student movement aims to unite pro-democracy forces JAKARTA (JP): The little known Student Solidarity for Democracy in Indonesia (SSDI) aims high: It intends to become an umbrella for disorganized pro-democracy movements. SSDI considers the existing pro-democratic movements, especially those on campus, "too loose" and ineffective to push for political reforms in Indonesia. "The student solidarity movement ...
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Court rejects plan to appoint Basuki executor
Court rejects plan to appoint Basuki executor JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta district court yesterday rejected an appeal by the late Basuki Abdullah's lawyer to appoint a new executor to his estate directing the matter instead to the jurisdiction of the state owned Heredity Property Management Body (BHP). "The court cannot permit the request since it falls beyond the realm of a public court," said presiding Judge Moegihardjo in answer to Siti Zaitin Noor's appeal to have Mrs.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cambodia's detention of 14 Thais deplored
Cambodia's detention of 14 Thais deplored BANGKOK (AFP): The Thai foreign ministry yesterday summoned Cambodian Ambassador Roland Eng to express its "gravest concern" over Phnom Penh's detention of 14 Thais since an abortive coup d'etat a month ago. A senior foreign ministry official gave Eng an aide-memoire that said the continued detention of the 14 was clearly in violation of Cambodia's obligation to grant a minimum standard of protection to aliens.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Closed-door rule for minibuses starts next year
Closed-door rule for minibuses starts next year JAKARTA (JP): Police have given owners of public transit vehicles, including the 12-seat minibuses, until early next year to fully comply with the closed-door policy. "Starting January, 1994, we shall fully enforce the policy, inclusive of minibuses," City Police Chief Maj. Gen.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Diarrhea kills three children
Diarrhea kills three children SALATIGA, Central Java: An outbreak of diarrhea in the city has left three children dead and sent a total of 116 people to hospital for treatment. A doctor from Salatiga Central Hospital said most of the people treated for diarrhea are children. Delays in getting medical treatment caused the three deaths, he said. The city is recurrently attacked by the outbreak of the disease at this time of the year, the peak of the dry season, the doctor said. (har/05)
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cautions urged in allowing use of Chinese characters
Cautions urged in allowing use of Chinese characters JAKARTA (JP): The government said its policy to allow the use of Chinese characters in the tourism sector has been carefully thought of, taking into account both the national interests and the security situation. Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung said the relaxation of the use of Chinese literature for tourism would not spark social unrest nor pose political threat in Indonesia.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Technical aid extended to Continental Bank
Technical aid extended to Continental Bank JAKARTA (JP): The technical assistance extended to Continental Bank from a consortium of three other banks may lead to a take- over, say executives. Executives of the consortium, comprising of Bank Utama, Bank Danamon and Bank Central Asia, said yesterday that the technical assistance could be expanded into another agreement on financial assistance or equity injection. "The present stage of the cooperation is still limited to technical assistance.
Thu, 04 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Military probes Moslem secessionist group
Military probes Moslem secessionist group JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) yesterday disclosed that it is currently investigating the existence of a Moslem secessionist group on the western coast of West Java. ABRI Chief, Gen. Feisal Tanjung, made the announcement and promised that the military would crush such a movement. "If they disrupt (pose a threat), then we'll sweep them out," Feisal told reporters before attending a cabinet meeting at the Bina Graha presidential office.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Three local banks agree to help Continental Bank
Three local banks agree to help Continental Bank JAKARTA (JP): Continental Bank will get technical assistance from a consortium of three domestic banks to enable it to compete in the tight banking market, says an executive. Continental Bank's president, Sugiantoro, said yesterday that the technical assistance agreement with the consortium comprising of Bank Utama, Bank Central Asia and Bank Danamon is "purely" related to banking know-how. "We want to grow faster...
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Governor to open fish exhibition
Governor to open fish exhibition An exhibition of ornamental fish, aimed at introducing aquarium fish as an export commodity, will be held from Aug. 8 to 14 at the Pondok Indah Mall, South Jakarta. The head of the City Fishery Office, Soemaryo Wijoyo, said yesterday that the exhibition was scheduled to be opened by Governor Surjadi Soedirdja. The 7-day exhibition will also be highlighted by a cooking competition which will be held on Aug. 10.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL, Manila to ink defense pact
KL, Manila to ink defense pact KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Kuala Lumpur and Manila are to sign a bilateral defense pact in September to boost military cooperation and also address piracy in common waters, Malaysia's Defense Minister Najib Tun Razak said yesterday. Najib, who is to visit the Philippines next month to sign the defense memorandum of understanding, said that the agreement would cover joint army and navy exercises.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
PLN, Kadin sign accord on business in Vietnam
PLN, Kadin sign accord on business in Vietnam JAKARTA (JP): The State Electricity Company (PLN) has agreed to provide technical assistance for Kadin (Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry) members which intend to expand operation in electricity-related businesses in Vietnam.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ten developing countries win support on population
Ten developing countries win support on population JAKARTA (JP): Ten developing countries yesterday formed a new forum to jointly address their population problems, with ringing endorsements from three international funding agencies. The international partnership on population and development was forged at the end of the two-day meeting in Jakarta yesterday.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Agony of pedestrians
Agony of pedestrians From Bisnis Indonesia Day in day out I witness the same scene when I walk along Jl. S. Parman towards the Harapan Kita hospital: traffic congestion both on the fast and slow lanes. Very often the traffic jam occurs on the toll road while the slow lane is relatively clear. Hawkers usually take advantage of this.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S. is expected to extend GSP to RI: Diplomat
U.S. is expected to extend GSP to RI: Diplomat JAKARTA (JP): Washington is likely to continue granting trade privileges under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) to Indonesia after a six month long review ends this month, a former Indonesian ambassador to the United States says. Lt. Gen. (retired) A. Hasnan Habib said yesterday that he did not expect Washington to deny Indonesia the GSP because doing so would harm its expanding economic relations with Indonesia.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ban on magazines
Ban on magazines From Pancasila Abadi The clampdown of publication licenses of the three magazines Tempo, Editor and DeTIK came as a great shock to society, particularly the press circle. The government's action is not commendable. To the press sector this is the most bitter lesson that has to be learned. The measures taken by the government is completely beyond my understanding. Why don't they bring the case to court?
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
No new buses for APEC
No new buses for APEC Director General of Land Transportation Soejono said yesterday that the government will not purchase any new buses to accommodate the influx of visitors for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in November. Unlike 1992's Non-Aligned Summit when several new buses were imported, the government this time intends to use the air conditioned buses from the state owned PPD and DAMRI armada, to transport the delegates attending the conference.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI accused of dumping
RI accused of dumping BRUSSELS (Reuter): The European Commission has begun dumping inquiries into polyester yarn exports to the European Union from Thailand, Indonesia and India. Commission action, detailed in the EU's Official Journal, follows a complaint by the Comite International de la Rayonne et des Fibers Synthetiques (CIRFS) on behalf of certain European Union producers of polyester filament yarn.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ban eased on Chinese literature
Ban eased on Chinese literature JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday slightly eased the ban against the use of Chinese literature and teaching of the Chinese language, the legacy of the anti-Chinese sentiments of the 1960s. Coordinating Minister of Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman announced yesterday that hotels and recreation centers can publish brochures and programs in Chinese for the benefit of their Chinese patrons.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
S. Jakarta people seek adequate land payment
S. Jakarta people seek adequate land payment JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta residents whose land will be affected by the Jl. TB. Simatupang outer ring road extension are asking for reasonable compensation. "We support the project, but we also ask that compensation be paid based on the market price, not on government estimates as stated on property tax forms," said Tukimin, who is the head of a neighborhood in Bintaro Pesanggrahan, South Jakarta.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dangerous viaduct
Dangerous viaduct From Neraca I would like to warn people of the danger they may encounter while crossing the bridge in front of DPR (House of Representatives) building. I had a horrible experience myself, when crossing the bridge on July 29 at about nine in the evening. I was walking alone when a man suddenly appeared, pointed a knife at my stomach and demanded I surrender all my valuables or face death. I had no choice but to do what he asked, handing over a ring and a bracelet.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Review on radio taxes law urged
Review on radio taxes law urged The City Revenue Office is underlining the need to review the existing radio tax law in a bid to exempt owners of cheap, monophonic radios from paying taxes. Fauzie Alvie Yasin, the head of the office, told The Jakarta Post yesterday that it would be absurd to impose a tax of Rp 3,000 (US$1.4) a year on a cheap radio which costs Rp 10,000.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Swiss envoy inspects aid program
Swiss envoy inspects aid program JAKARTA (JP): The head of the Swiss Development Cooperation Agency is currently in Indonesia to inspect a number of development projects funded by the Swiss government. Walter Fust, the agency's director general, who is responsible for the entire Swiss development assistance and humanitarian aid program, is in Indonesia between Aug. 1 and Aug. 11, the Embassy of Switzerland in Jakarta announced yesterday.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Australia offers more military training
Australia offers more military training CANBERRA (Reuter): Australia has offered Indonesia extra help in training its armed forces following a U.S. cutback on defense ties with the Indonesian government, Australian Defense Minister Robert Ray said on Tuesday. "Indonesia is finding that its opportunities in the United States to train militarily are much more limited than they have been in the past... if not drying up," Ray told Australian Broadcasting Corp.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Establishment of `New NU' draws severe criticism
Establishment of `New NU' draws severe criticism JAKARTA (JP): The establishment of the Nahdlatul Ummah forum, dubbed by the press as the "New NU", by senior members of the United Development Party (PPP), has been torn to pieces by critics from within the party and the Nahdlatul Ulama, the original NU. The choice of name was deplorable, the idea behind it is controversial and the timing, coming just ahead of a party congress, is wrong, according to critics of the New NU.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mar'ie's country road show
Mar'ie's country road show There are, we think, several factors which contributed to the success of what Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad called his "two-week country road show" to the international financial and business centers in the United States, Britain and Hong Kong last month. First, of course, were the preparations for the target audience Mar'ie and his small team would address.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Floods hit Thai provinces
Floods hit Thai provinces BANGKOK (AFP): Some 100,000 Thais were recovering yesterday from the havoc wreaked by Depression Amy -- a downgraded tropical storm which submerged 15,500 hectares of Thailand's northern and central provinces. At least three people were reported killed and several others missing after the heavy rains and flash floods swept through eight provinces and reached heights of two meters.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Vice squad nets 52 prostitutes
Vice squad nets 52 prostitutes SOLO, Central Java: The vice squad arrested 52 prostitutes in raids in five different brothels in the city. The police said the "high-class" prostitutes charge between Rp 100,000 and Rp 250,000 for their services. They were picked up in brothels located on Jl. Slamet Riyadi, Jl. Adisucipto and another in the Purwonegoro area. Central Java Police Chief Maj. Gen. A.A. Soegijo said the anti-vice operation will be expanded to cover hotels and motels.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Air Force urged to spare Borobudur
Air Force urged to spare Borobudur MAGELANG, Central Java: The agency managing the ancient Borobudur temple near here is pleading with the Air Force not to conduct flight exercises in the area, following a fatal accident at a nearby restaurant. Heru Widodo said the area is not only drawing tourists, but is also densely populated. He fears that another accident is bound to cause more fatalities. A light trainer plane crashed into a restaurant near the temple grounds in the incident.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Firms warned over nuisance permits
Firms warned over nuisance permits The West Jakarta mayoralty administration is threatening to revoke the operating permits of 20 companies in the area which do not have the necessary Nuisance Act permits. Karsidin, the mayoralty Law and Order Office chief, said he had asked the companies to apply for the documents or face sanctions from the mayoralty administration. "If they fail to do so, we will repeal their operating permits," Karsidin said over the weekend.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia will send seven fencers to Thailand Open
Indonesia will send seven fencers to Thailand Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, the undisputed fencing powerhouse in Southeast Asia, will send seven fencers to the Thailand Open from Aug. 16 to Aug. 20 as a testing ground to see whether the country will take part in the ultimate regional fencing contest during the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima in October.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tourist arrivals down 3.55% in June
Tourist arrivals down 3.55% in June JAKARTA (JP): The number of tourists arriving in Indonesia decreased by 3.55 percent to 234,585 in June from 243,497 in the same month of last year. Data from the Directorate General of Tourism show that last month's decrease in tourist arrivals occurred in three of the country's four main gates, including Jakarta, Bali and Medan.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Legal protection for the ministers and the press
Legal protection for the ministers and the press By Charles Himawan JAKARTA (JP): More than 10 years has passed since the American Time magazine published a news item on Gen. Ariel Sharon, the then Israeli Minister of Defense. To this day, as a public figure a minister has always been a source of news. The public feel they have the right to know what their ministers are doing, because a minister's action can influence their lives.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Drilling firm to sell shares for local and overseas expansion
Drilling firm to sell shares for local and overseas expansion JAKARTA (JP): PT Medco Energi Corporation, a private domestic company specializing in drilling for oil exploration and production, will offer 22 million new shares to the public to raise Rp 100 billion (US$46.13 million) to finance its overseas expansion projects.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Street demo banned in East Timor
Street demo banned in East Timor DILI, East Timor (JP): The military has slapped a ban on all street demonstrations in East Timor, saying that any complaints must be channeled through the local legislature. Maj. Gen. Adang Ruchiatna, the chief of the Udayana Military Command which also oversees East Timor, said demonstrations have been banned because they have proven destructive.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
14 held for selling aphrodisiac and pornography
14 held for selling aphrodisiac and pornography JAKARTA (JP): City police have declared war against sex businesses with the arrest of 10 aphrodisiac traders in the Kramat Tunggak redlight district and another four people for selling pornographic goods in Senen in a raid on the weekend. "This is part of our concerted effort to protect the younger generation from moral degradation," City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto said yesterday.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Craftsmen to join U.S. fair
Craftsmen to join U.S. fair JAKARTA (JP): About 50 small-scale handicraft producers are scheduled to leave for San Francisco today to take part in an international gift fair starting on Saturday and running until Aug. 10. The participants, coming from the various provinces, will display assorted hand-made items including wood, ceramics, rattan, pottery, textiles and garments in an attempt to penetrate overseas markets.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX)
JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) rallied yesterday following widely published reports on the bright outlook of the local market. Most big stocks booked significant gains, pushing up the Composite Index to close 6.5 points higher at 459.23 from 452 on the previous day. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also increased to 110.2 from 108.45.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Several big names to miss Indonesia Open championship
Several big names to miss Indonesia Open championship JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian and Chinese big names will miss the Indonesia Open badminton championships in Yogyakarta next week, but the organizers are not afraid of a major drop in the tournament's quality. Malaysian Thomas Cup squad composed of men's singles Rashid Sidek, Ong Ewe Hock and Foo Kok Keong and world-rated doubles players Cheah Soon Kit, Soo Beng Kiang, Yap Kim Hock and Tan Kim Her has definitely opted to skip the Aug.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Children in ads
Children in ads From Bisnis Indonesia I am fond of watching advertisements on television. My impression is some of them are interesting, others are funny, and yet some ads are vague. But the ads which concern me most are the ones which involve children. For example, a child is considered exceptionally bright and advises its parents to use a certain product. How could it be possible for a child to persuade its parents to use a particular make of car or buy certain real estate. That is incredible.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Public demand for medium-class property to increase
Public demand for medium-class property to increase JAKARTA (JP): Demand for medium-class commercial property in the capital will increase, a consultant believes. The managing director of PT Procon Indah, Craig Williams, said yesterday that property developers and operators will tend to increase sales of medium-class buildings, apartments and hotels in areas outside the central business district.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
LAPAN ready `to sell' its services to public
LAPAN ready `to sell' its services to public JAKARTA (JP): The National Space and Aviation Agency (LAPAN) is now making its remote sensing services available to the public at large, from private companies to research institutions. The agency now operates three earth satellite stations in Jakarta, Pare-pare (South Sulawesi), and Biak (Irian Jaya), each one backed by data processing centers.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
AIDS epidemic seen threatening `Asian promise'
AIDS epidemic seen threatening `Asian promise' MANILA (Reuter): The AIDS epidemic is threatening growth and progress in booming Asia, where 30 percent of world HIV cases are projected to be found by 2000, speakers at an Asian Development Bank-sponsored meeting said yesterday. They said a large commercial sex industry and intravenous drug use were hastening the spread of the disease in the region, known as the world's engine of growth.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police to catch pimp's backers, if any
Police to catch pimp's backers, if any JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto said police are conducting an investigation to locate backers of Hartono, a pimp who was captured in a raid last week, and will send them to court if there is enough evidence to prove having backed the suspect's sex business.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio (chamber music) Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Yusuf (pianist), Sunday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
No signs of missing chopper
No signs of missing chopper SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Search and rescue workers remain unable to trace the whereabouts of a helicopter which went missing on Tuesday last week, the Antara news agency reported. The helicopter was carrying 18 people, including two crew members, when it disappeared shortly after taking off from Tabang.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Planes carrying APEC leaders may use Halim airport
Planes carrying APEC leaders may use Halim airport JAKARTA (JP): The planes carrying the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders to the summit here in November will likely land at the Halim Perdanakusumah air base in East Jakarta. Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. A.M. Hendropriyono inspected the military air base yesterday to consider the possibility of it being used as the airport for the APEC leaders. "We are checking the base's readiness for the APEC summit," Hendro said.
Wed, 03 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Clinton assistant here for Jakarta-Arkansas synergy
Clinton assistant here for Jakarta-Arkansas synergy JAKARTA (JP): An assistant to President Bill Clinton paid a courtesy call to President Soeharto yesterday evening during which he discussed the progress of the sister state relationship between the U.S. state of Arkansas and Jakarta. "I'm here in a personal capacity to discuss the sister state relationship between Jakarta and Arkansas," said Mark Grobmyer after meeting with President Soeharto at his residence on Jl. Cendana, Central Jakarta.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Quo vadis Indonesian film
Quo vadis Indonesian film From Media Indonesia The mushrooming of pornographic film posters have caused great concern. The films Anggur Perkawinan (Marriage Wine) and Ranjang Ternoda (Stained Iron Bed) are just examples. The films are full of sex scenes. The irony is that such films were shown last year and were strongly criticized. Instead of making progress Indonesian films are really stepping backwards. Aren't the film people concerned about the negative impact of vulgar films on children?
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Low-cost apartments ready by October
Low-cost apartments ready by October The head of the City Housing Office, Ongky Sukasah, said that former residents of the Tanah Tinggi, Central Jakarta, fire site will soon be able to inhabit the new low-cost apartments being built by the city administration. "Construction of three apartment blocks are almost finished so I expect residents can move in by October," he said. The Tanah Tinggi slum area was ravaged by a fire last year leaving hundreds of the residents homeless.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cable thief arrested
Cable thief arrested BANDUNG, West Java: Citizens caught a man stealing underground power cables which had not been used and impounded a truck used to carry the loot last week, police said. Chief of the Bandung police precinct Lt. Col. Maman Suparman said the villagers of Padalarang turned the suspect in to the authorities. The police are hunting three of the gang members who managed to escape, Antara reported.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia considers assisting Rwandans
Indonesia considers assisting Rwandans JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is exploring the possibility of providing humanitarian assistance to the civil-war torn Rwanda, President Soeharto was quoted as saying yesterday. The President discussed all the hardship that the Rwandan people are facing and would see what Indonesia could do to help them, visiting Kenyan Vice President George Saitoti told journalists after meeting with Soeharto.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Man killed in mass brawl
Man killed in mass brawl Surakarta, Central Java: A 20-year-old man named Hari Santoso was killed on Saturday night in a violent brawl involving 25 youths in the Slembaran Sarengan village. He was killed by a sword. Police sources told Antara that Hari, who has just finished his senior high school, died instantly. Police have detained six youths and are still looking for others, including the killer, whose identity is already known. (par)
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Japanese bomb found
Japanese bomb found JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: A medium-sized bomb left by Japanese troops during the World War II has been found intact in Sowi, Manokwari regency. Manokwari police chief Major Tjahjo Hernoadi said the 2.5 ton bomb was found protruding from the earth's surface. He said that efforts to disarm the bomb were hampered by the shortage of equipment. Manokwari was the base of Ally troops during the war, and it was believed that the bomb was dropped by the Japanese to conquer the area.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Eclectic approach solution for world's dynamic economy'
`Eclectic approach solution for world's dynamic economy' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must adopt an eclectic approach in determining macro-economic policy to face developments in the dynamic world economy, economist Soedradjad Djiwandono argues. Soedradjad, who is governor of Bank Indonesia (the central bank) said, in an inauguration speech as a professor of economics at the University of Indonesia, that the country has to apply an effective approach to face ongoing problems.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Marketing new product
Marketing new product From Media Indonesia It all began with the launching of new product, Grafix printer tape, produced by PT BIR in Marunda, North Jakarta. We, a marketing group, were interested in marketing the new product. We sold the product to a number of companies like Garuda Indonesia, Jaya Construction Works, Bank Dagang Negara Indonesia (BDNI), Bank Bira, Bank Muamalat and the Attorney General's Office. From these sales we made big profit.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Silalahi optimistic about five-day working week
Silalahi optimistic about five-day working week JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Administrative Reforms T.B. Silalahi expressed optimism yesterday that the five day working week, which is being implemented by a number of agencies as a trial this month, will be a success. Silalahi said seven government institutions, including the Ministry of Information, the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Home Affairs will launch the trial operation.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Country tour seen effective for international promotion
Country tour seen effective for international promotion JAKARTA (JP): The recent on-the-road tour of a government delegation to several international business centers gained positive and warm welcomes from international businesspersons, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad says. "The first country road show was very beneficial for promoting the Indonesian economic development among international businesses," he told reporters after meeting with President Soeharto at the Bina Graha here yesterday.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Students brawl
Students brawl From Neraca On a hot sunny day in Jakarta the students of Junior High School 35 in the Gambir area, Central Jakarta, were on their way home after school. Suddenly they fled in total fear. Some of them ran into the Gambir railway station, others entered Pertamina House, but all were shouting "Boedoet are attacking us!" I found out that it was the students of Boedi Oetomo Technical School (Boedoet) throwing stones at their opponents.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bahasa Indonesia
Bahasa Indonesia Having read Mr. Yoshikazu Wada's letter, quoted from Media Indonesia (The Jakarta Post, July 29, 1994), I recall my trip to New Zealand a year ago. I met with a Japanese student who, beyond expectations, greeted me with a surprising "Hapaa kabar. "(Indonesian Apa kabar, How are you!).
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt to improve climate for insurance business
Govt to improve climate for insurance business JAKARTA (JP): The government is committed to improving the climate for the insurance business in the country in face of liberalization under the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) forum.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI hosts Switzerland on rebound-ace court
RI hosts Switzerland on rebound-ace court JAKARTA (JP): Host Indonesia has opted to use the rebound-ace court at Senayan tennis indoor stadium for its Davis Cup World Group qualifying round matches against giant Switzerland next month for long-term strategic reasons. Eddie Katimansah, secretary general of the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti), said yesterday the Benny Wijaya-led team will not be under pressure to win the five-tie battle.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) improved yesterday with the prime price indicator gaining ground for the first time in 10 days. The Composite Index, the main price barometer, gained 1.6 points to close at 452.72 from 451.08 on Friday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also inched up to close at 108.49 from 108.03. The banking sector led the trading activities with most bank shares gaining ground.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S. military training still open to Indonesia
U.S. military training still open to Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Although Indonesia no longer receives U.S. aid to train its military officers, American education facilities are still available to members of the Indonesian Armed Forces, a senior official of the U.S. State Department said yesterday.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
13 foreign players to join Kosgoro table tennis meet
13 foreign players to join Kosgoro table tennis meet JAKARTA (JP): China's world number five Wang Hao and the 1993 Asian champion Kang Hee-chan of South Korea are among 13 international table-tennis players who will participate in the second Kosgoro Cup at the basketball hall of the Senayan sports complex from Aug. 4 to Aug. 7.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Slavery band busted
Slavery band busted BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Police have arrested four people on charges of selling a 13-year-old girl into prostitution. Lampung police chief Col. Endang Suwanda said the girl, a junior high school student, was rescued from a hotel where she had been forced into having sex with several guests. Endang said it was the first time ever the police rescued a child from a prostitution syndicate.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bus service
Bus service From Kompas On Sunday, July 17 my family departed on a Jambi Indah bus from Jambi to Bandung. Our choice of bus company was made at the last minute because tickets on other bus companies were not available. When the bus arrived in Jakarta at noon the next day, most of the passengers got off leaving only my family and five other Bandung bound passengers behind. But the bus did not depart immediately.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Water firm starts pipe project
Water firm starts pipe project The construction of a 11.5 kilometer long pipe with a diameter of 1.6 meters from the Tarum Barat river in East Jakarta to the Pejompongan water treatment plant in Central Jakarta is expected to be completed in November next year. M.N. Mansoer, the head of the technical division of the project, said over the weekend that the construction of the water main was aimed at delivering water to the Pejompongan water treatment plant.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Salim enters paging service and television
Salim enters paging service and television JAKARTA (JP): Through its Hong Kong-based subsidiary, Salim Group, the country's major conglomerate, enters the radio paging service in cooperation with the cooperative of the employees of the Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications. The secretary General of the ministry, Jonathan Parapak, introduced PT Indolink First Pacific (IFP) at a party held at Le Meridien hotel here on Saturday evening.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Disappointed by developer
Disappointed by developer From Bisnis Indonesia The leaflet issued by PT Mega Pasanggrahan Indah in its sale promotion of Cinere Mall says that 48 shops/houses (Ruko) are on sale. These Ruko units are specially and carefully designed for good and convenient home living and business promotion. Attracted by this ad I decided to buy one unit No. 13 on an installment basis and the value added tax (VAT) was included.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia offers help on population
Indonesia offers help on population JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called on other developing countries to close ranks with Indonesia and rely more on their own resources in development efforts. Addressing the three-day population meeting of 11 developing countries yesterday, Soeharto offered to share Indonesia's experience in a number of development efforts, including the management of family planning and population.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
264 traders protest
264 traders protest BEKASI (JP): A total of 264 vendors operating at the Pondok Gede Market in Bekasi are complaining about the new one-meter wide alleyways which they say are too narrow. M. Pasaribu, one of the vendors, said they were used to the old passageways of one-and-a-half meters. He said yesterday that the narrow alleys will be jammed by shoppers and this will ultimately create inconvenience for them.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sarwono plans local coast guard units to save sea resources
Sarwono plans local coast guard units to save sea resources JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja proposed yesterday the creation of local coast guard units throughout Indonesia to protect marine resources such as coral reefs and mangroves. Sarwono took his proposal to President Soeharto at the Bina Graha presidential office.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Two killed in train crash
Two killed in train crash CIREBON, West Java: Two persons were instantly killed on Sunday when a train hit their van in Brebes, Central Java. Three other passengers suffered serious injuries. The van was passing an unattended railway crossing when the train coming from Surakarta, Central Java, to Jakarta hit the car. Officials at the Cirebon station said the railway traffic was halted for an hour until the vehicle's wreck could be removed from the track, Antara reported. (par)
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 TV Series: The Frog Prince 4:30 Students' Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Belief in God the Almighty 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Talk Show: Wawasan 8:05 Music 9:00 World News 9:30 Report on National Films 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Heroes II The Return, part 2 Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ismail Hasan says `yes', finally
Ismail Hasan says `yes', finally JAKARTA (JP): Breaking his long silence, chairman of the Moslem-oriented United Development Party (PPP) Ismail Hasan Metareum announced yesterday he would seek re-election. "With God's blessing, I'm ready to continue leading PPP," Ismail Hasan told journalists after meeting with Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
The history of world-famous Central Jakarta's Jl. Jaksa
The history of world-famous Central Jakarta's Jl. Jaksa Jl. Jaksa is quite popular for its cheap but good hotels especially among backpackers. In the first part of two articles, The Jakarta Post reporter Lenah Susianty interviews visitors and also Nathanael Lawalata, the man who first developed a hotel for budget tourists, to gain insight on how the street earned international fame. JAKARTA (JP): If you ask for Jl.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Concern over reefs
Concern over reefs It doesn't seem so very long ago that Indonesian authorities in charge of nature conservation and tourism could rightfully boast of the fact that some of the world's most magnificent coral reefs are found in this country's waters. In the beginning, there were the "sea gardens" of Maluku, whose wonders were celebrated far beyond the province's borders although few had actually seen them in those days before tourism became an industry.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI's foreign debt still at safe level: Saleh Affif
RI's foreign debt still at safe level: Saleh Affif JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's considerable offshore borrowing is still at a safe level because it has soft terms with low interest rates and long grace periods, a minister says. Coordinating Minister for Economy and Finance Saleh Afiff told reporters after a ministerial meeting yesterday Indonesia has been relying on its official borrowing from the Consultative Group on Indonesia, whose members annually pledge loans mostly with favorable terms.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Smuggled logs seized
Smuggled logs seized BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Provincial police apprehended four trucks which were carrying 75 cubic meters of illegal logs bound for Jakarta. The trucks were caught on Jl. Soekarno-Hatta last week by patrolling police. The trucks and logs are being kept at the police headquarters while the drivers are still being questioned, Antara reported. (par)
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Youth organization chief to be tried for gambling
Youth organization chief to be tried for gambling JAKARTA (JP): Police said yesterday that seven people who were caught in a raid in a gambling den in West Jakarta late last week, including the head of a powerful youth organization, will be tried in court soon. "We will send them to court according to the existing legal procedures," City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto, said at the opening of police cadet education of 1994/95 in Lido, West Java, yesterday.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian banks to grow
Malaysian banks to grow KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian commercial banks are expected to repeat their strong 1993 showing this year but may face future stiff competition from high-profiled foreign banks operating locally, analysts said. Based on the surge in infrastructure projects to sustain Malaysia's booming growth, analysts expected overall growth of the Malaysian banking sector this year to exceed 30 percent.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Moerdiono heads APEC committee
Moerdiono heads APEC committee JAKARTA (JP): The government has formed a committee to organize the upcoming meeting of the leaders of the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum slated for November. The committee, headed by Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono, will make all the necessary preparations for the meeting of the 18 APEC leaders, including U.S. President Bill Clinton.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Leaving `yes-man' phenomenon to be able to say `no'
Leaving `yes-man' phenomenon to be able to say `no' By Rohmad Hadiwijoyo ARLINGTON, Virginia, U.S.A. (JP): Before delegates sit down at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Jakarta later this year we must answer a pressing question: how can small business and technology transfer be successful if Indonesians haven't yet established strong human resources. The common problem Indonesians have these days, especially government employees, is being unable to say "no".
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Crime inevitable in big city, Moerdiono says
Crime inevitable in big city, Moerdiono says JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said yesterday that the presence of crime in a big city like Jakarta is inevitable. "This is an accompanying problem which arises in the development of every major city of the world," Moerdiono said during a one-day seminar on the socio-cultural impacts of Jakarta's development.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Manggarai residents accept compensation
Manggarai residents accept compensation All but one of the twelve residents of the Manggarai subdistrict in Tebet, South Jakarta, have agreed on the compensation price of their land which is being appropriated for the construction of a new underpass road. The eleven residents whose land is located along the Jl. Dr. Sahardjo agreed to a per square meter price of Rp 425,000 (US$194.2) for land, Rp 360,000 for a house, and Rp 560,000 for two story buildings.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Australia hails joint military exercises with RI
Australia hails joint military exercises with RI JAKARTA (JP): Australian Defense Minister Senator Robert Ray says the joint exercises conducted by Australian and Indonesian forces have contributed to the strengthening of overall bilateral relations between the two countries.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Boat sinks with rice
Boat sinks with rice PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: A motorized boat which plies the province's remote areas sank on Sunday with 39 tons of rice on board on the Kahayan river. Some 15 tons of the rice belonging to traders have been salvaged from the water. The boat come from Tamban in Kapuas regency of West Kalimantan. Residents living near the pier told Antara that the accident seemed so strange because the boat suddenly sank when it reached the pier. (par)
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio (chamber music) Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Yusuf (pianist), Sunday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Eco-labeling starts hurting textile exports
Eco-labeling starts hurting textile exports JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia may have already lost some of its potential export markets for textiles and garments, the first victims of the "eco-labeling" policy, State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja said yesterday. Sarwono disclosed that 60 Indonesian textile exporters have received questionnaires from foreign consultant companies, asking about their policy towards protecting the environment.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Teak forest burnt
Teak forest burnt SEMARANG, Central Java: A fire has occurred in the teak forest which covers an area of 460 hectares in Blora, but no serious damages have been reported. Spokesman for the Central Java Forestry Office Toto TS Oedjoe said the fire early this month only affected the leaves of the trees, most of which are 10 years old. He said the fire was quickly extinguished because forests rangers stayed alert. The local people also lent their hands to stop the fire, Antara reported. (pan)
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Foreign analyst upbeat about local stock trading
Foreign analyst upbeat about local stock trading JAKARTA (JP): Gavin Graham, a senior Hong Kong-based investment officer of Citibank N.A. of the United States expressed an upbeat outlook yesterday about the Indonesian capital market despite the persistent drops in share prices.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Second Bapindo director arraigned over loan scam
Second Bapindo director arraigned over loan scam JAKARTA (JP): A second former director of Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) was arraigned in court yesterday in connection with the Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million) loan scam at the government bank. Subekti Ismaun, 55, who was the bank's president between 1989 and 1992, was charged with corruption at the South Jakarta District Court.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tarmizi to join ASEAN meeting on Arqam in Langkawi
Tarmizi to join ASEAN meeting on Arqam in Langkawi JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher is scheduled to leave for the Malaysian resort island of Langkawi today to take part in a meeting with his counterparts from Singapore, Brunei and Malaysia.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Three die in food poisoning
Three die in food poisoning BANYUMAS, Central Java: At least three people died and 60 others fell ill after eating bad local delicacy. Doctor Sugito Kertapati of the Kemranjen Hospital told The Jakarta Post that five people were in critical condition. The villagers consumed tempe mondol, a local delicacy made of fermented soya beans. Poisoning resulting from inappropriate fermentation has often claimed lives in this regency.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Package tours, food festival planned for APEC participants
Package tours, food festival planned for APEC participants JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta will offer special package tours and hold a food festival for the participants of the forthcoming Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference to be held in Jakarta and in Bogor, West Java, in November.
Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sofyan denies report of Gemala Group bad debt
Sofyan denies report of Gemala Group bad debt JAKARTA (JP): Sofyan Wanandi, chairman of the Gemala business group, yesterday denied allegations of the group's involvement in bad debt, saying that the reputation of the group has been tarnished by the reports of the Republika daily newspaper.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Strange scene at Kalibata Mall
Strange scene at Kalibata Mall From Bisnis Indonesia After seeing a movie at 21 Kalibata Mall on July 9 at 9 p.m., my wife and I went down to first floor to look for a public phone booth. When we found one, we noticed three young men were using the telephone together inside the booth. The men were wearing decent clothes and looked well educated, so we were willing to wait patiently until they finished using the phone.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mrs. Tien Soeharto receives Rp 5b
Mrs. Tien Soeharto receives Rp 5b JAKARTA: First Lady Tien Soeharto, in her capacity as chairperson of the Gotong Royong Kemanusiaan charity foundation, on Saturday received Rp 5.05 billion ($2.4 million) from a group of 16 local wealthy entrepreneurs grouped in the Prasetya Mulya Group. Sudono Salim, the wealthiest of them all, personally handed over the check to Mrs. Tien Soeharto at her Jl. Cendana residence.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto wants fairest and fast judgment on Kedungombo
Soeharto wants fairest and fast judgment on Kedungombo JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has asked the Supreme Court to deal quickly with the controversial land dispute in Kedungombo, Central Java, and to give the fairest judgment possible, taking into account the interests of the people. Chief Justice Purwoto Gandasubrata met with Soeharto at the Merdeka Palace on Saturday during which the Kedungombo litigation was raised.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners rule Jakarta athletic invitational meet
Foreigners rule Jakarta athletic invitational meet JAKARTA (JP): As expected, the foreign athletes brought in by timber tycoon Bob Hasan for his one day track and field invitational meet ruled the day at Madya Stadium, managing to give the around 600 locals in the audience a rare treat here on Saturday.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio (chamber music) Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Yusuf (pianist), Sunday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Relaxation of ban against abortion urged
Relaxation of ban against abortion urged JAKARTA (JP): A medical expert proposes that Indonesia relax its ban against abortion in the case of embryos known to have abnormalities. Lastiko Bramantyo of the School of Medicine at the University of Indonesia said doctors at present cannot recommend abortions of abnormal fetuses because there is no legal basis for it. "I think abortion should be allowed in this case.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Zeos Pantera: A sample of how they should make, sell PCs
Zeos Pantera: A sample of how they should make, sell PCs By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): As one of the most progressive industries in the world, the computer industry gives birth to new products almost daily. Some incorporate breakthroughs that bring computer technology to new heights, some are simply `junk.' Some products remain the leader of the pack for extended periods of time, some disappear soon after the hoopla when early adopters start finding their real worth.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dry spell may continue until October
Dry spell may continue until October JAKARTA (JP): Weather experts are predicting that the current dry spell will last until October in most parts of Indonesia, although some areas may begin to see rain in September. Karjoto Sontokusumo, the chairman of the Meteorological and Geophysics Agency, said on Saturday that rain might start falling in 17 percent of the country in September, but for most of the nation, rain will not come until October.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Psychics help locate missing chopper
Psychics help locate missing chopper JAKARTA (JP): The National Search and Rescue Agency, frustrated after six days of searching for a missing helicopter with 18 people on board in the jungle of East Kalimantan, has turned to the services of psychics. The rescue agency's chief, Air Force Commodore Harianto, was quoted by the Antara news agency as saying that while they're at it, the psychics have been asked to locate another helicopter which has been missing since May.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S. visa
U.S. visa I'd like to expand on a topic written by A. Djuana of Jakarta (The Jakarta Post, July 20, 1994) regarding the United States policy on approving visas to America. The letter expressed confusion and anger at the system employed by the U.S. to admit immigrants and visitors. I have to agree the policy is very confusing and can be a bit unfair. I'm an American citizen and my wife is Indonesian. We are in the process of applying for an immigrant visa that has routinely run into problems.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's oil prices increase to over $17
Indonesia's oil prices increase to over $17 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's oil prices increased to an average of more than US$17 per barrel in June and July from less than $15 in the previous months, Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana announced over the weekend. "The price for our benchmark oil, Minas, even increased to $20.30 a barrel in the last two months from $17 previously," he told reporters after meeting with President Soeharto here on Saturday.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
MNA operates cargo plane
MNA operates cargo plane JAKARTA (JP): Merpati Nusantara Airlines (MNA), a subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia, will start operating a cargo plane this month. Merpati's spokesman, Benny Achmad, told The Jakarta Post here on Saturday that a Boeing 707 will serve tuna cargoes bound for Asia-Pacific destinations, including Japan. Based on Government Regulation No. 10/1978, Merpati is allowed to offer both commercial and cargo flight services.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pilger's film smacks of opportunism
Pilger's film smacks of opportunism By Dino Patti Djalal LONDON (JP): In September 1989, two British citizens went to Indochina to do some field research. A year later, Anthony De Normann and Christopher MacKenzie were shocked to learn that their pictures were being shown in a television program on Cambodia. The film Cambodia: The Betrayal depicted their trip to Cambodia as part of a secret British MI6 operation to train the notorious Khmer Rouge guerrillas near the Thai border.
Mon, 01 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Gas station service
Gas station service From Media Indonesia On July 12 at about 8 p.m., I refueled my car at gas station No. 34401 Pomad, on Jl. Warung Jati Barat, Buncit Raya, South Jakarta, which I have gone to almost every time my car has been running out of gas. When the station attendant filled my Daihatsu Classy car, which has a gasoline capacity of 37 liters (based on its manufacturer's specification sheet), my car's fuel indicator showed it was about half full.