Archive: 1 October 1994
53 articles found
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Purchase of `Kiblat' building is `lawful'
Purchase of `Kiblat' building is `lawful' JAKARTA (JP): The former owner of the building housing the offices of Kiblat magazine said that PT Technodev Inti Utama legally purchased the building following the failure of the magazine to execute their working agreement.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Nasution says he never intended to unseat Sukarno
Nasution says he never intended to unseat Sukarno JAKARTA (JP): General Abdul Haris Nasution, Indonesia's most senior surviving military figure, says he never had the slightest intention of wresting power from president Sukarno during the political turmoil of the mid-1960s.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Last victims of Pelita plane crash come home
Last victims of Pelita plane crash come home JAKARTA (JP): The last two bodies of the victims of the Pelita Air Service plane crash in Hong Kong were flown to Indonesia yesterday, one week after the accident.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Govt to award power projects to 7 private firms this year
Govt to award power projects to 7 private firms this year JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to award contracts for the establishment of seven power projects with a total capacity of 2,615 megawatts (MW) to private companies by the end of this year.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Expats need to learn Indonesian customs
Expats need to learn Indonesian customs JAKARTA (JP): Never give or take with your left hand. Never pat someone on the head even if it is well intended. And never point with your foot.These are some of the don'ts which foreign managers should know when working in an Indonesian environment.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Ulemas on the censors' board
Ulemas on the censors' board The controversy that has been raging during the past fortnight over the film True Lies touches another, more essential, dimension: that of the role of the ulemas (Moslem religious leaders) as an institution, particularly in minimizing the negative impacts of...
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Notorious pimp Hartono to be tried soon
Notorious pimp Hartono to be tried soon JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta district court has said that Hartono Setyiawan, one of the most notorious pimps of high-class callgirls in Indonesia, will be tried soon.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Three-in-one in Denpasar
Three-in-one in Denpasar DENPASAR, Bali: In a bid to ease the notorious traffic congestion, the city government plans to close several thoroughfares to cars carrying less than three passengers.The city authorities are now finalizing the "three-in-one" scheme, first applied on Jakarta's main roads,...
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
RI to celebrate Food Day
RI to celebrate Food Day JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will inaugurate a dam in West Nusa Tenggara as a celebration of the fourteenth World Food Day on Oct. 16, says Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 8:00 a.m "Hari Kesaktian Pancasila" (live) 2:30 p.m. Sports 3:30 Gatra Cerita Anak 4:05 Gatra Pariwisata 4:30 Youth Drama 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Jazz 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dianrana 8:05 Actress Profile 9:00...
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Jaywalkers, street vendors targeted in Operation Zebra
Jaywalkers, street vendors targeted in Operation Zebra JAKARTA (JP): Jaywalkers, undisciplined commuters and street vendors will be ticketed by a joint team of the ongoing Operation Zebra beginning on Monday.The Chief of the Traffic Investigation Unit of the City Traffic Police Directorate, Lt. Col.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Agency denies firing employee arbitrarily
Agency denies firing employee arbitrarily JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Pluit Coordinating Agency has denied accusations he transferred an employee for reporting irregularities in land reclamation projects."That is not true. He was transferred because he failed to do his job.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Eltingh and Woodbridge through to semifinals
Eltingh and Woodbridge through to semifinals KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Second seed Jacco Eltingh took only 59 minutes to beat Malaysian Adam Malik 6-3, 6-2 and reach the semifinals of the US$400,000 Malaysian Open men's tournament yesterday.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Lippo introduces new card
Lippo introduces new card JAKARTA (JP): LippoBank yesterday introduced a new multi- function debit card called Lippo Star Card, which can be used to pay transactions and to withdraw savings."The card is designed to be within the reach of small-income customers since it only requires a minimum...
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Jakartans prefer industrial transmigration
Jakartans prefer industrial transmigration JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said that Jakartans should be trained and sent to other provinces in Indonesia as industrial transmigrants rather than asking them to join the traditional transmigration programs.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Watanabe's album often inspired by local music
Watanabe's album often inspired by local music JAKARTA (JP): "I was staring out my window and I saw a butterfly fluttering by. It was so moving that I started to hear a new tune in my head. The tune finished and I looked at the butterfly again.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Luxury mall turned into ash
Luxury mall turned into ash PEKALONGAN, Central Java: Police are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a Rp 3 billion (US$1.4 million) three- story shopping mall on Tuesday.Chief of the Pekalongan police precinct, Lt. Col.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Former student leaders deny fresh allegations of CIA link
Former student leaders deny fresh allegations of CIA link JAKARTA (JP): A group of former student leaders who played a pivotal role in toppling president Sukarno in 1966 denied yesterday fresh allegations that they were paid by the American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to take to the streets.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
State publishing firm told to get its act together
State publishing firm told to get its act together JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro ordered state-owned Balai Pustaka to strive to regain its past glitter as the nation's leading publishing and printing company.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Actor to sue Citra magazine
Actor to sue Citra magazine Film star Ratno Timoer, 52, is threatening to file defamation charges against Citra, a tabloid published by Jakarta-based Gramedia Group.The 52-year-old actor yesterday took the defamation claim to the City Police.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
S'pore making its radio, television more competitive
S'pore making its radio, television more competitive SINGAPORE (AFP): The government-owned Singapore Broadcasting Corp. (SBC) yesterday said it was reorganizing under a new holding company in a planned privatization to better compete against Malaysian and Indonesian broadcasters and cable...
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Investigation of Kim Johannes progresses
Investigation of Kim Johannes progresses JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office yesterday said it is making major progress in its investigation of fraud allegations involving businessman Kim Johannes.Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes A.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Sujudi says no bans on Indians
Sujudi says no bans on Indians JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Sujudi said that Indonesia will not bar visitors arriving from India as the death toll rose to 58 yesterday due to the spread of the pneumonic plague which has afflicted 1,500 people in India in the last two weeks.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Only Rp 50,000 for hitting pedestrian
Only Rp 50,000 for hitting pedestrian JAKARTA (JP): A panel of judges from the North Jakarta District Court, apparently unaware of the existing high traffic fines, has sentenced a water tank truck driver who hit a pedestrian to pay a fine of Rp 50,000 (US$23).
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Forced marriages prevail
Forced marriages prevail JEMBER, East Java: Arranged marriages are common in this city in spite of the statistics showing that many of them ended up in divorce, a court official says.Syamsul Hadi of the local religious court, said many parents still insist on deciding the spouse of their offspring,...
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Currency restrictions due to take effect in Vietnam
Currency restrictions due to take effect in Vietnam HANOI (AFP): The Vietnamese government will introduce strict currency regulations this weekend to back up its decision to restrict the use of foreign currency in the country, reports said yesterday.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
RI will revise laws on TRIPs next year
RI will revise laws on TRIPs next year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's ratification of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) calls for it to revise its laws on property rights, copyrights and trademarks, Minister of Trade Satrio Budiardjo Joedono said here yesterday.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Timor Timur map misleading
Timor Timur map misleadingFrom KompasOn Aug. 23, 1994 we had a female visitor who works for a foundation. She tried to sell some office articles such as an emblem of the Civil Servants Organization (Korpri), Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity), maps, books, etc.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
40 students off to Japan
40 students off to Japan JAKARTA: Forty Indonesian students and teachers will leave for Japan next week to conduct research and studies in various fields, the Japanese embassy here announced.They are the second batch of students to obtain Japanese government scholarships this year.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
NAM talks on food security in Bali
NAM talks on food security in Bali JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, in its capacity as chairman of the Non Aligned Movement (NAM), will host a five-day ministerial meeting on food security in Bali beginning on Oct. 7, says Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
China signals support for APEC free-trade
China signals support for APEC free-trade MADRID (AFP): Chinese Finance Minister Liu Zhongli has signaled his country's support for a plan by members of the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum to establish a free- trade area by 2020.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Misappropriated pavement
Misappropriated pavementFrom NeracaIf we stroll along Jl. Dr. Saharjo, South Jakarta, we will see that the pavement has been misappropriated. The pavement that is to be used for pedestrians is used for parking instead.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Indonesia most potential in tourist industry: PATA
Indonesia most potential in tourist industry: PATA JAKARTA (JP): The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) sees Indonesia, with its diversified destinations, authentic cultures and hospitality, as the country with the most potential in the tourist industry in the region.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Hospital fee
Hospital feeFrom SuryaI would like to relate my unforgettable experience at a private hospital in Surabaya ten years ago. I took my seriously ill child to the nearest, well known hospital in south Surabaya. To get my child hospitalized I had to pay Rp 60,000 (a lot of money ten years ago).
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Hospital regulation
Hospital regulation I recently came back from the Philippines and upon my regular review of back issues of The Jakarta Post, found a Sept. 5, 1994 letter to the editor by Ms. Saifuddin targeting the Pondok Indah Hospital.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Semarang's Glory earns first win at Kobatama
Semarang's Glory earns first win at Kobatama JAKARTA (JP): Glory of Semarang, Central Java, capitalized on Siliwangi's fouls in the last minutes and turned a 57-57 draw into a 70-64 victory. Glory beat the West Javanese team in a rough-and-tumble battle on the third day of the national semi-...
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange showed signs of recovery yesterday after suffering persistent drops on the previous four days.The official Composite Index recorded a slight increase to end the week 0.7 point higher at 497.97 against 497.23 on the previous day.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Bouraq to link Bali, Manado, Manila
Bouraq to link Bali, Manado, Manila JAKARTA (JP): Bouraq Airlines, one of Indonesia's six scheduled air carriers, will start service linking Manila and Manado in North Sulawesi and Bali early next year, an executive says.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
ADB loans for three nations
ADB loans for three nations MANILA (AFP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday announced loans for the Philippines, China and Pakistan.It said here that it has approved a US$23.5-million loan to cover additional costs for a road-building project in the Philippines.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Water service to some areas stopped
Water service to some areas stopped The City Water Company, PAM Jaya, announced yesterday that its service to some areas in West Jakarta will be disrupted on Saturday and Sunday due to a water main repair on Jl. S. Latumeten.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Boars attack crops
Boars attack crops LIWA, West Lampung: People in several villages located on the Lampung and South Sumatra border are complaining of repeated attacks on their crops by boars.The villagers said they failed to earn anything this month because their crops have been devoured by the boars, Antara...
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Walhi blames concessionaires for forest fires
Walhi blames concessionaires for forest fires JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Environmental Forum (Walhi) said yesterday that the widespread brushfires in Kalimantan were started by forest concessionaires and not by the local practice of slash and burn cultivation.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Chef ready to win boxing title again
Chef ready to win boxing title again HIROSHIMA, Japan (AFP): Indonesian middleweight Pino Bahari has packed away his chef's cap and apron here to defend his Asian Games boxing title.His younger brother Nemo, an architect student of Denpasar, Bali-based state university, is also here with designs on...
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Jakartans warned against communism
Jakartans warned against communism Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has warned municipal employees to remain vigilant against the threat posed by communism which could impair the unity of the nation."We should remain alert against the threat of communism," Surjadi said during his weekly visit to Warakas...
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Obituary
Obituary Abdul Hamid S. Attamimi, an expert on constitutional law and a member of the National Commission on Human Rights, died yesterday at the Gatot Subroto Army Hospital after a heart attack.Attamimi was playing tennis at Lapangan Banteng in Central Jakarta when he suddenly collapsed.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
For greater affinity
For greater affinity It may not have been one of the more spectacular events that occurred during the past week, but a number of parties certainly deserve credit for sponsoring the workshop on Indonesian customs and traditions that was oeganized on Thursday by the Directorate General for Industrial...
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Don't miss Sunday issue
Don't miss Sunday issue The problems of unwanted pregnancy and how people deal with them will be the focus of the cover story of this Sunday's edition of The Jakarta Post. Coverage of the preparations for the Asian Games and other in-depth stories, as well as light and entertaining articles, plus...
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
More journalists of `Tempo' join Bob Hasan
More journalists of `Tempo' join Bob Hasan JAKARTA (JP): More and more former journalists of the defunct Tempo news weekly are joining timber baron Mohammad (Bob) Hasan to establish a new magazine as it now looks certain that he will be given a publishing license.
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Surjadi offers help to other cities
Surjadi offers help to other cities The city administration is offering help to other Indonesian cities wanting to forge sister-city relations with other cities abroad.Governor Surjadi Soedirdja made the remarks at City Hall on Thursday when he received President Clinton's senior advisor Webb...
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
PBSI gets extended aid
PBSI gets extended aid JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) on Thursday received an extended sponsorship commitment for its national championships for the next three years.The deal, signed by PBSI chairman Surjadi and President Director of PT BAT Indonesia JG Priem, renewed...
Sat, 01 Oct 1994
Forest rangers deployed
Forest rangers deployed UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: To protect South Sulawesi forestry resources, the local government has deployed 260 new rangers in 21 regencies throughout the province.They were assigned to secure the forests from fires, which often happen during a prolonged dry season, and to...