Archive: 6 December 1994
48 articles found
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Aceh workers off to Malaysia
Aceh workers off to Malaysia BANDA ACEH: More than 215 female job seekers will be sent to Malaysia this week for employment at an electronics factory in the neighboring country.It is part of Aceh's commitment to sending 3,000 workers to Malaysia, chief of the provincial office of manpower Abdullah...
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
NU congress re-elects Gus Dur as its chairman
NU congress re-elects Gus Dur as its chairmanBy Santi WE Soekanto and Petty Prihartini TASIKMALAYA, West Java (JP): Incumbent Abdurrahman Wahid beat his competitor, Abu Hasan, by a slim margin in the highly- charged, nearly chaotic, election of the chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU).
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Indonesia seeks pride in `takraw'
Indonesia seeks pride in `takraw' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, represented by the Central Sulawesi athletes who wore the national colors in Hiroshima's Asian Games in October, set a modest target of finishing fourth in the first World Sepaktakraw Championship in Kuala Lumpur from Dec. 13 to Dec. 18.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
360 families to be resettled
360 families to be resettled JEMBER, East Java: About 360 families are awaiting resettlement in Sulawesi under the state-sponsored transmigration program.They will be dispatched in January or February when the government has completed land clearance and housing construction in Sulawesi, a spokesman...
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Private sector debt up
Private sector debt up JAKARTA (JP): The outstanding foreign debt of the private sector surged by US$6.8 billion within three months, while the government's outstanding borrowing fell by almost $3 billion.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
PDI'boycot threat brushed aside
PDI'boycot threat brushed aside JAKARTA (JP): Governor of the National Defense Institute (Lemhanas) Lt. Gen. Moetojib has brushed aside a threat by the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) to boycott the 1997 election in protest against the government's meddling in its internal problems.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Pertamina to sign seven new contracts
Pertamina to sign seven new contracts JAKARTA (JP): The state oil company Pertamina will sign four technical assistance contracts and three production-sharing deals later this month for oil and gas exploration and production, a company executive says.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
SilkAir serves S'pore-Solo
SilkAir serves S'pore-Solo YOGYAKARTA (JP): SilkAir, one of two Singaporean airlines, has started service linking the island republic and Solo in Central Java with Boeing 737 aircraft."The new service is meant to introduce the Singaporean market to new destinations and this year we consider Solo as...
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Office buildings to give spaces for sidewalk vendors
Office buildings to give spaces for sidewalk vendors JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja is urging the management of all office premises located along the city's main roads to provide spaces for sidewalk vendors. It is hoped the move will deter them from trading in prohibited areas.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
ASEAN readies gas plan
ASEAN readies gas plan MANILA (AFP): A regional plan to develop and use natural gas is being readied for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Philippine Energy Department says.The 12-month study, funded by the European Commission, will forecast potential natural gas supply and...
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Balai Pustaka ridden with Rp 6b in debts
Balai Pustaka ridden with Rp 6b in debts JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Balai Pustaka, the nation's leading publishing house in the 1950s and 1960s, is now Rp 6 billion ($2.75 million) in debt with millions of unsold books.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Try closes NU congress with call for prowness
Try closes NU congress with call for prownessBy Santi WE Soekanto and Petty Prihartini TASIKMALAYA, West Java (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno closed the 29th congress of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) yesterday, calling on the largest Moslem organization to continue moving forward.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Water quality poor in Bekasi
Water quality poor in Bekasi JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Bumi Bekasi Baru housing complex in Bekasi, West Java, are complaining about the poor quality and limited availability of water ever since the distribution has been managed by the Bekasi chapter of the water company (PDAM).
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Telkom employees awarded by U.S.
Telkom employees awarded by U.S. JAKARTA (JP): The White House, the U.S. presidential residence, has given awards to six employees of the Jakarta chapter of the state-owned telecommunication company PT Telkom for their outstanding work in serving the White House delegation during the Asia Pacific...
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Lawyer named winner of rights award
Lawyer named winner of rights award JAKARTA (JP): A Surabaya-based lawyer known for his handling of numerous controversial cases pitting him against the government was named this year's recipient of the Yap Thiam Hien human rights award.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Surakarta needs Rp 178 billion
Surakarta needs Rp 178 billion SURAKARTA, Central Java: The municipal administration needs Rp 178 billion (US$86 million) to develop the city as the province's "international gate".Mayor Hartomo said recently that the government would need five years to develop the ancient city into one which has...
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Cement hike hits small contractors
Cement hike hits small contractors JAKARTA (JP): Recent hikes in cement prices, excessive supervision and out-of-date cost estimates for state-funded projects have brought great losses to small-scale construction contractors.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Consultant urges simplification of trade documents
Consultant urges simplification of trade documents JAKARTA (JP): Export-import procedures are inefficient, lengthy, bureaucratic and involve at least 22 documents to export or import a single item, a consultant says.R.N.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) drifted lower with most issues loosing ground in heavy trading yesterday.The JSX Composite Index closed lower to end at 470.52 yesterday, as compared to 471.05 on Friday.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Guthrie to venture in RI
Guthrie to venture in RI KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's Kumpulan Guthrie Bhd. is to seal a deal soon to develop an oil palm estate in Indonesia, officials said yesterday.The conglomerate plans to invest some 250 million ringgit (US$100 million) over the next 10 years to develop 70,000 hectares...
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Jakarta to hold cycling race
Jakarta to hold cycling race JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Sport Cycling Association (ISSI) will celebrate the year end with a cycling track race at the Rawamangun velodrome on Sunday.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Merpati Nusantara Airlines to buy and lease more jets
Merpati Nusantara Airlines to buy and lease more jets JAKARTA (JP): As part of its modernization plan, Merpati Nusantara Airlines, a subsidiary of national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, will buy and lease a number of new and aging jets, including Fokker-100 and Boeing 737-200 aircraft.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
More roads built in E. Timor
More roads built in E. Timor DILI, East Timor: The ministry of public works has built 1,035 kilometers of roads in the 13 regencies across the youngest province over the past five years, an official said yesterday.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Repatriation of boat people to be delayed
Repatriation of boat people to be delayed JAKARTA (JP): The development of Galang Island as part of the Barelang (Batam, Rempang and Galang islands) bonded zone area is likely to encounter a further set back due to the delayed repatriation of several thousand boat people originally slated for...
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Police declare war on pornography
Police declare war on pornography JAKARTA (JP): City police have declared war against pornographic material and sex aids sold at clandestine shops. They urge the public to assist by giving information on the whereabouts of shops selling such items.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Hartono's men still await trial
Hartono's men still await trial JAKARTA (JP): The trial of three assistants of the alleged high-class brothel owner, Hartono Setyawan, was postponed by the judge yesterday because prosecutors were not prepared for sentencing.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Bali mounts anti-rabies drive
Bali mounts anti-rabies drive DENPASAR, Bali: The provincial administration has banned dogs, monkeys, cats and other pets from other provinces in a bid to prevent rabies.The head of the provincial veterinary service, I Wayan Masudana, told Antara yesterday that his office, in cooperation with other...
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Nuclear project
Nuclear project Correction: The heading in the story about the nuclear plant on this page yesterday should have read Jepara nuclear project starts in 1998: Governor and not in 1988 as written. We regret the error. -- Editor
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Kendo public show here
Kendo public show here JAKARTA (JP): Japanese kendo athletes will stage a public demonstration on Dec. 11 at the Jakarta Japanese School in Cilandak, South Jakarta, and in Senayan's badminton Hall A on Dec. 13.The Japanese public showing of martial arts will be continued on Dec.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Indonesia draws with England
Indonesia draws with England JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian mens chess team yesterday managed to draw 2-2 with the English team in the fourth round of the 31th Chess Olympiad in Moscow.This was exactly the result anticipated by the Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) to face the strong English...
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Village head election rans smoothly
Village head election rans smoothly TANGERANG (JP): The election process in the Rancakalapa subdistrict head in Cikupa district ran smoothly even though it was previously marked by the threats of three candidates to boycott the election.H.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
New subscription rate
New subscription rate Due to increases in the price of newsprint and in production costs, The Jakarta Post has to increase its monthly subscription rate to Rp 18,000 as of January 2, 1995.The new unregistered mailing rate is Rp 48,000 for a three- month subscription.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Govt urged to review policy on electricity towers
Govt urged to review policy on electricity towers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) urged the government yesterday to review its policy on the construction of 500,000 volt electricity towers and to take into account the health of people living in the area.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Citra Garden housing complex
Citra Garden housing complexFrom KompasCitra Garden housing complex keeps expanding and developing, from Citra 1 up to Citra 5. It has adopted a very attractive slogan Convenient and ever growing complex.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
South Korean navy on goodwill tour
South Korean navy on goodwill tour JAKARTA (JP): A training unit of the South Korean Navy is scheduled to arrive at the Tanjung Priok Port, North Jakarta, on Thursday as part of a training tour of the Naval Academy's midshipmen, according to the South Korean embassy yesterday.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Nickel price soars
Nickel price soars LONDON (Reuter): The world price of nickel soared yesterday in a panic about supply from Russia after reports of explosions and power shortages at a huge smelter in Siberia.At US$9,575 a ton on the London Metal Exchange the metal was up more than 25 percent in a week and a...
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Australia deports 13 Indonesians
Australia deports 13 Indonesians KUPANG, East Nusa Tanggara: Thirteen Indonesian fishermen that Australia deported last week landed here on Saturday, a local official said yesterday.The fishermen from East Nusa Tenggara and Maluku had been arrested by Australian authorities in Darwin on charges of...
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Ajit Sing in Cambodia
Ajit Sing in Cambodia JAKARTA (JP): The Secretary General of Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), Ajit Singh, is due to meet with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in Phnom Penh on Thursday.During his four-day visit which begins tomorrow, Ajit Singh is also scheduled to meet with Foreign...
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Workers killed by lightning
Workers killed by lightning BANDAR LAMPUNG: Five workers were killed and eight others injured when lightning struck a hut in a sugar cane plantation in Seputih Regency, Central Lampung, last week.All of the victims were women who ranged between 33 and 37 years of age, Antara reported.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Police come close to Levina's murder
Police come close to Levina's murder JAKARTA (JP): After eight months of intense investigations police yesterday claimed they have found a person believed to have played a role in the murder of a six-year-old girl found dead near her bicycle in Ancol Dreamland, North Jakarta, last March.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Ramos to determine premier airport
Ramos to determine premier airport MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos is expected to make a policy statement this week on the country's new international airport, Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) chairman Victor Lim said yesterday.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Sunday morning jazz show delights young fans
Sunday morning jazz show delights young fans JAKARTA (JP): There was something refreshingly new during Jak- Jazz '94: A program offered up fresh on Sunday morning for the jazz lovers that just could not stay out late.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Poisonous centipede
Poisonous centipedeFrom KompasI live in a well-known housing complex in North Jakarta. I have been told that this area used to be rice fields, fishponds or moors.What is clear is that before the houses were built, the land was filled in with any material available.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
TV Today
TV TodayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 Film 4:30 Science Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Wawasan 8:05 TV Drama: Surya Kanta Kala 9:00 World News...
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Armed Forces to take part in fight against illiteracy
Armed Forces to take part in fight against illiteracy JAKARTA (JP): The government has enlisted the Armed Forces (ABRI) in its campaign to wipe out illiteracy in the country.But make no mistake. The military will not use force to compel people to study.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Gus Dur's re-election
Gus Dur's re-election As predicted, Abdurrahman Wahid, also known as Gus Dur, was re-elected as Nahdlatul Ulama's (NU's) executive chairman for a third consecutive term during the organization's 29th congress which ended yesterday.But he did not win the chairmanship as easily as many had predicted.
Tue, 06 Dec 1994
Soeharto urges world cooperation on health
Soeharto urges world cooperation on health JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday called for international cooperation in combating the spread of contagious diseases, including AIDS."With the emergence of diseases which were previously unheard of, such as HIV/AIDS, there is no alternative way...