Archive: 11 April 1994
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Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Hindu Day
Hindu Day of Silence - 14 pts Century Bold l/cIn observance of Hidu Day of Silence, The Jakarta Post will not appear on Tuesday. The Post will reappear on Wednesday. --Editor
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Police urged to help maintain public security
Police urged to help maintain public security JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman, expressing concern over the recent urban crime wave, urged the public to actively participate in the Environmental Security System (Siskamling) to help maintain...
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
PT Inti hopes to increase sales, profits
PT Inti hopes to increase sales, profits BANDUNG, West Java (JP): PT Industri Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Inti), the state-owned telecommunications equipment manufacturer, targets a seven percent increase in sales and profits this year, the company's president says.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Jakarta streets
Jakarta streets and crime The recent murder of Brig. Gen. Tampubolon shocked us, no matter what the motive behind it was. One of the best Indonesian army officers had to die in such a miserable way.This reminds us of how dangerous Jakarta's streets really are.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
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A"EXCUSE ME": Ramadhana from Persiraja Aceh holds off PSM Ujungpandang skipper Ajis Muin's (right) attack during their PSSI Cup intercity club amateur soccer championship at Senayan stadium. There was no score in yesterday's leg of the PSSI finals. jp/arh 6pt-----
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Across the Archipelago
Across the Archipelago C. Java plans new road SEMARANG, Central Java: A 170-km toll road costing 1.7 trillion rupiah will be started in 1995 to connect Central Java's three major cities, Semarang, Solo and Yogyakarta.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Guards accuse DPR protesters of using profanity
Guards accuse DPR protesters of using profanity JAKARTA (JP): Two House of Representatives (DPR) security guards testified in the Soeharto defamation trial on Saturday that profanity was used by the defendants at a protest against the current government.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Soeharto urges peaceful settlement to international quarrels
Soeharto urges peaceful settlement to international quarrels JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto says international disputes should be resolved without employing coercive methods in order to ensure the stability and harmony of the region.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Labor dispute settled
Labor dispute settled JAKARTA (JP): The employees and management of PT Duta Busana Danastri garment factory have agreed to abolish the controversial night shift system that the company introduced as a subtle way to kick out protesting workers.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Indosat constructing third earth station on Batam
Indosat constructing third earth station on Batam JAKARTA (JP): International data telecommunications to and from the island of Batam and its surrounding areas in Riau province will soon be upgraded when PT Indosat finishes the construction of its third earth station at Bukit Matakucing in the...
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Greater professionalism vital for Air Force
Greater professionalism vital for Air Force JAKARTA (JP): The Air Force must continue to improve in light of the increasing sophistication of its equipment, Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung says.Feisal said in a speech marking the 48th anniversary of the Air Force on Saturday that Indonesia...
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
JAKARTA (JP): Several preconditions must be established within
JAKARTA (JP): Several preconditions must be established within a country before a sequence of policy reforms are implemented, regardless of the country's specific circumstances, a noted economist says.William E.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Japan mission arrives here
Japan mission arrives here JAKARTA (JP): A Japanese mission arrived here yesterday to discuss Japan's aid for Indonesia under its Official Development Aid (ODA) scheme for fiscal 1994-1995.The Japanese embassy said that the mission, led by Shigekazu Sato, the soft loan director of the Economic...
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
BTN boss removed over Bapindo case
BTN boss removed over Bapindo case JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad has replaced Sjahrizal, the president of the state-owned Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) and former president of Bank Pembangunan Indonesia, in connection with the credit scandal at Bapindo.F.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Bandung secures semifinal slot
Bandung secures semifinal slot JAKARTA (JP): A penalty from captain Robby Darwis was all that saved red hot favorite Bandung from embarrassment in their match yesterday in the intercity amateur soccer championship.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Tip on adding a CD ROM to your PC
Tip on adding a CD ROM to your PC JAKARTA (JP): A Sony CD ROM dealer in Jakarta told me that he was losing money trying to sell CD ROMs. That's a shame, folks, since CD ROM should be selling like 14" color TV sets nowadays.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
RI-Japan ties remain strong after Hosokawa
RI-Japan ties remain strong after Hosokawa JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto says it is unlikely that the resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa, after only eight months in power, will affect the strong relations between the two countries.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
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A JP/icnPHONE IN THE MAKING: An employee of PT Inti, the state-owned manufacturer of telecommunications equipment, assembles components of a telephone terminal at its plant in Bandung, West Java. A building housing the company's headquarters, along with other telecommunications projects, is...
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Ambitious health scheme for low-income bracket begun
Ambitious health scheme for low-income bracket begun By Yoko N. Sari BANDUNG, West Java (JP): Saturday, the government launched an ambitious project to provide free medical service to the poor which, if successful, will reach nearly 26 million people who still live below the poverty line.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
On Microsoft Windows vs. IBM OS/2
On Microsoft Windows vs. IBM OS/2By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Our friend John R. Fenton brought up some very interesting observations in his letter that appeared in The Jakarta Post last Monday. He was right on many accounts; he was correct in calling it a little bit too hasty to say that Windows...
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Small-scale food industries encouraged to use briquette
Small-scale food industries encouraged to use briquette JAKARTA (JP): Households, and particularly small-scale food industries and food hawkers in Jakarta, are invited to use coal briquettes as an alternative fuel for cooking.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Focus on Jakarta
Focus on Jakarta Rp 2b for markets' renovation The Jakarta Market Authority, PD Pasar Jaya, is allocating Rp 2 billion (approximately US$1 million) in the 1994/95 fiscal year to repair 17 markets in the city.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Lamborghini stops Formula I engine production
Lamborghini stops Formula I engine production MODENA, Italy (Agencies): Lamborghini, an Italian great sports car manufacturer acquired recently by Indonesian President Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo Mandala Putra and businessman Setiawan Djody, has closed Lamborghini Engineering, its Formula One...
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Where to go in Jakarta, April 11
Where to go in Jakarta, April 11Jangan hapus: Dai-ichi Hotel, JAMZ Musico 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.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Investigation on Tampubolon's murder continues
Investigation on Tampubolon's murder continues JAKARTA (JP): Despite dissatisfaction from the victim's relatives, police said they have yet to complete their investigation into the controversial murder of army Brig. Gen. TMF Tampubolon, allegedly by four teenaged males.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
TV Today: Monday, April 11
TV Today: Monday, April 11TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Puppet Show: Peter Pan and the Pirates 3:05 Music Program 3:30 Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 Student Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Environment 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Foreign Reports 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05...
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Ethiopian runner defends title at 10-K Jakarta Run
Ethiopian runner defends title at 10-K Jakarta Run JAKARTA (JP): Addis Abebe of Ethiopia retained his title at the eighth Bob Hasan 10-K Run, with Ann Marie Letko of the United States winning the women's event in her first attempt.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Regional News in Brief
Regional News in Brief Lee to visit NZ, Australia SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew was scheduled to leave yesterday for a two-day official visit to New Zealand and Australia, the Sunday Times newspaper reported.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
APEC meeting will likely be in Bogor: Moerdiono
APEC meeting will likely be in Bogor: Moerdiono JAKARTA (JP): The hill station of Bogor in West Java, a one- hour's drive from the capital on a good day, will likely serve as the venue for the second leadership meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum scheduled for this...
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Doohan wins Malaysian 500cc Grand Prix
Doohan wins Malaysian 500cc Grand Prix SHAH ALAM, Malaysia (Reuter): Australian Michael Doohan snatched the chequered flag from race favorite John Kocinski of the United States in a surprise finish to the Malaysian 500 cc Motorcycling Grand Prix yesterday.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
PLN starts decentralization in project bid
PLN starts decentralization in project bid JAKARTA (JP): The State Electricity Company (PLN) will offer 80 percent of its tenders for the procurement of electricity cables to manufacturing companies through its provincial offices, a company executive says.