Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 18 April 1994

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1. Bambang --- 48 Metro Medium, 3 lines, 3 cols., l/c

1. Bambang --- 48 Metro Medium, 3 lines, 3 cols., l/cSergeant's killers to spend 13 years behind bars 2. Crime --- 28 Helvetica Bold Condensed, 2 lines, 2 cols, l/cCar collision ends in Rp 800,000 theft 3.

Communications standards and more modem madness

Communications standards and more modem madnessBy James O. Scharf [10pt ML] JAKARTA (JP): Last week, we looked at communications "standards" and I gave you a list of some of them. By no means was the list complete.

JAKARTA (JP): Police are investigating a car collision which

JAKARTA (JP): Police are investigating a car collision which ended in the theft of an expensive watch, Rp 800,000 in cash and other valuables late last week. City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. A. Latief Rabar said on Saturday that five unidentified men in a Kijang van rammed a sedan, driven by Hartono...

Photo

Photo Waspada MEDAN RIOTS: Riot police block the streets to the industrial area of Medan, North Sumatra. The troops were still on alert on Saturday, after two days of worker demonstrations which forced shops and banks to close. The city was calm yesterday as shops remained closed.

Medan still tense following bloody worker riots

Medan still tense following bloody worker riots MEDAN (JP): The situation in the capital city of North Sumatra remained tense yesterday as the streets remained quiet as many businesses and shops kept their doors shut.

Painting stolen

Painting stolen from exhibition A painting has been stolen from an exhibit at the Stage restaurant at the Ratu Plaza shopping center in South Jakarta.Michael, the manager of the Stage, told YThe Jakarta Post late last week that the stolen painting, entitled Grandma Moses Goes to the Tambora, was...

TV Today: Monday, April 18

TV Today: Monday, April 18TV 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 Cultural program: Wayang 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: South Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious teachings:...

Humpuss grows into giant holding company

Humpuss grows into giant holding company JAKARTA (JP):The Humpuss Group, which started business 10 years ago, has grown into a giant holding company of widely- diversified businesses with total assets of more than Rp 1.05 trillion (US$491.11 billion).

Toll firm snagged Rp 13.9 billion during Idul Fitri holidays

Toll firm snagged Rp 13.9 billion during Idul Fitri holidays JAKARTA (JP): The recent Idul Fitri was particularly joyous for PT Jasa Marga, the state-owned toll company, which recorded Rp 13.9 billion (US$6.

Across the Archipelago

Across the ArchipelagoGunadarma graduates 1,045 JAKARTA: The Gunadarma Foundation graduated 646 students on Saturday, including 616 from its computer and management sciences school (STMIK) and 30 from its school of economy (STIE).

Soeharto says army is guarantee for the future

Soeharto says army is guarantee for the future JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs a strong military to ensure that it can continue with its development, President Soeharto says."In a world that is now filled with uncertainties, a strong ABRI (Armed Forces) acts as a guarantee for our future," the ABRI...

Lotus opens office here

Lotus opens office here JAKARTA (JP): Lotus Development Corporation of Singapore has established a representative office here to increase sales despite stiffer competition in the country's computer software market.

Where to go in Jakarta, April 18

Where to go in Jakarta, April 18Jangan 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.

Chief Justice demands assurances of court's independence

Chief Justice demands assurances of court's independence JAKARTA (JP): Chief Justice Purwoto Gandasubrata has asked President Soeharto to help raise the standards of Indonesia's courts of law.Purwoto told reporters that, in a conference with the President on Saturday, he discussed the need to...

Persib takes President's Cup

Persib takes President's Cup by crushing PSM 2-0 in final JAKARTA (JP): The fans favorite Persib Bandung took the coveted President's Cup, symbol of national supremacy in amateur soccer, with an emphatic 2-0 win over title holder PSM Ujungpandang in their grand final at Senayan stadium last night.

Japan steps up efforts to open its market to imports

Japan steps up efforts to open its market to imports By Vincent Lingga JAKARTA (JP): No matter who replaces Morihiro Hosokawa as prime minister, the Japanese government will step up its economic reform measures to open its market wider to imports, says Koichiro Matsuura, a former deputy minister of...

Women's health, reproductive rights still neglected

Women's health, reproductive rights still neglectedJAKARTA (JP): Indonesia remains remiss when it comes to addressing shortcomings in women's health and reproductive rights, prominent physician Kartono Mohamad says.

Low salaries no excuse for poor discipline, Try says

Low salaries no excuse for poor discipline, Try says JAKARTA (JP): The Vice President has attacked the behavior of the civil service, saying a low pay scale is a poor excuse for neglecting duties and making ethical compromises.

Students' demonstration lawful, PDI member says

Students' demonstration lawful, PDI member says JAKARTA (JP): A senior politician from the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) is backing the 21 students on trial for defaming President Soeharto, saying that their were within their constitutional rights.

Too much junk is bad for your gums

Too much junk is bad for your gums JAKARTA (JP): Too much fast food is bad for your gums, Minister of Health Sujudi says.Sujudi bases his assertion on the fact that fast food tends to be rich and soft, while the gums need hard and chewy food.

Crime and security

Crime and security The Coordinating Agency for Stability and Security deployed 16,700 personnel to enforce a security drive called "Operation Cleansing 1994" in which criminals will be shot on the spot or arrested.

13-year prison term for sergeant's killers

13-year prison term for sergeant's killers JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta district court Saturday sentenced Arnold Mamusung and Boy Herowantana to 13 years imprisonment each for killing Police Sgt. Bambang Sumarno in August last year.

Police decline Kopassus help in Jakarta 'cleansing'

Police decline Kopassus help in Jakarta 'cleansing' JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Chief Maj. Gen. Hendroprijono has politely turned down an offer from Kopassus, the Army's most fearsome unit, to help fight crime in the city.

JP/3/BENGSENG

JP/3/BENGSENG Police investigate murder of businessman JAKARTA (JP): Police said Saturday a man who ran a number of entertainment businesses was killed by four masked assailants in the yard of his second wife's mansion in Pluit, North Jakarta, late last week.

Exposition features 36 imported cars

Exposition features 36 imported cars JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo) launched the seventh annual automobile exposition at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center here on Saturday.The exposition is showing 50 of the latest models of 12 different makes of cars.

Concern for

Concern for Indonesian As an Indonesian citizen concerned over Bahasa Indonesia, I am deeply impressed by the Australian high school students who speak Bahasa Indonesia fluently and flawlessly (The Jakarta Post, April 15, 1994).

JP/arh

JP/arh CUP OF JOY: Surrounded by teammates and supporters, a jubilant Robby Darwis, captain of Persib Bandung, lifts the President's Cup. Persib won 2-0 against PSM Ujungpandang in the final of the intercity amateur soccer championships at Senayan stadium.

Fight white collar crimes: Soeharto

Fight white collar crimes: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has ordered government prosecutors to go after white collar criminals because they are creating huge losses for taxpayers and the government.

Bus drivers oppose plan to add 1,000 wide-bodied buses

Bus drivers oppose plan to add 1,000 wide-bodied buses JAKARTA (JP): Bus drivers oppose plans to add 1,000 wide- bodied buses to Jakarta's existing fleet, fearing it will reduce their daily incomes.The plan was offered late last week by J.P.

Award planned for brave Metromini driver

Award planned for brave Metromini driver JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto will present an award today to the driver of a Metro Mini minibus who foiled a robbery on the bus by swerving into the compound of a police station late last week.