Archive: 2 April 1994
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Sat, 02 Apr 1994
TV Today, Saturday, April 2, 1994
TV Today, Saturday, April 2, 1994TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Sports Program 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mystery 4:00 TVRI reports 4:30 TV Drama 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Comedy 6:00 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Lecture by Open University 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dian Rana 8:00 TV...
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
U.S. to balance foreign policy objectives
U.S. to balance foreign policy objectives JAKARTA (JP): Policy makers in Washington increasingly seem willing to strike a balance between their push for human rights, democracy and environmental protection and their often conflicting economic goals.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
'Adamant' Sudomo survives efforts to remove him
'Adamant' Sudomo survives efforts to remove him JAKARTA (JP): Sudomo, the chairman of the Supreme Advisory Council who is enmeshed in a Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million) banking scandal, survived an attempt by his deputy to force him take a temporary leave.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Undercurrents issue
Undercurrents issue (INI YANG DIPAKAI)"Undercurrents" is an important new term in our political vocabulary.It all started when the central government -- known as the "uppercurrents" -- imposed policies to be implemented by the provincial and regional governments.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
A: 14pt MB, rest 8pt U55 4col, credit 6pt Italics
A: 14pt MB, rest 8pt U55 4col, credit 6pt Italics Antara PROJECT DOCUMENTS: Minister of Defense and Security General Edi Sudrajat (left) presents documents listing development projects for East Timor to the province's governor, Jose Abilio Soares.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
SMA Three wins
SMA Three wins basketball title JAKARTA (JP): As expected, the highly favored men's and women's teams of SMA Three, both won the Coca-Cola Basket Mania Cup competitions concluded on Thursday at the Senayan Basketball Hall.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Government plans tax offices in districts nationwide
Government plans tax offices in districts nationwide JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Taxes will substantially increase the number of tax service offices in the country to intensify the collection of taxes and to improve services to taxpayers, Director General of Taxes Fuad Bawazier says.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
ASEAN At A Glance
ASEAN At A GlancePalestinian officer in Bangkok for talks BANGKOK (AFP): Palestinian representative Farouk Khadoumi arrived in Bangkok yesterday for a five-day official visit to discuss bilateral trade and setting up a permanent office in Thailand, the Thai foreign ministry said.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Chriatians told find strength in Easter
Chriatians told find strength in Easter JAKARTA (JP): As members of the Protestant and Roman Catholic communities celebrate Easter this weekend, their leaders in the government are appealing to them to find new strength in the significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Malaysia's central bank admits huge forex losses
Malaysia's central bank admits huge forex losses KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian central bank governor Jaffar Hussein said on Thursday the bank will give up forward foreign exchange trading after losing 15 billion ringgit (US$5.6 billion) over the last two years.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Ancient `Gambuh' dance revives in modern Bali
Ancient `Gambuh' dance revives in modern BaliBy Kunang Helmi-Picard PARIS, France (JP): "...there will come a moment, during a temple feast or a cremation, of which ...gamboeh is a recognized accessory, when one will become aware of a strange wailing of flutes and rebab, the clash of cymbals and...
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Londoners pedal their way to new home in New Zealand
Londoners pedal their way to new home in New Zealand By Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): Robert and Philippa NcNaughtan left London on March 15, 1993, to emigrate to New Zealand where they hope to start a new life. But they are not in a hurry.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
New times, old law
New times, old law It seems that the Jakarta city administration is in dire need of cash again. How can one tell? By the fact it intends to start levying taxes on radios, again. Like such taxes as duties on television sets, bicycles or dogs, radio taxes have always been a convenient means for...
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Foreign authors want banning of books stopped
Foreign authors want banning of books stopped JAKARTA (JP): A delegation of PEN, an international association of writers concerned about literary freedom, urged the government yesterday to stop banning books.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
1. Wage -- 48 Metro Medium, 3 lines, 3 cols, l/c
1. Wage -- 48 Metro Medium, 3 lines, 3 cols, l/cBusinessmen seek abolishment of 'invisible' costs 2. Negara -- 36 pts Helv. Bold Cond. l/c 2 cols 3 linesKL central bank admits huge forex losses 3. Gatt --- 36 Century Bold, 2 lines, 4 cols, l/cPoor countries see menace in U.S. trade-labor link 4.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Seoul welcomes Security Council soft line on Pyongyang nuclear
Seoul welcomes Security Council soft line on Pyongyang nuclear standoff SEOUL (AFP): South Korea yesterday welcomed a UN Security Council statement reflecting the soft Chinese line on the North Korean nuclear standoff, as Washington said it was beefing up its defense posture in the South.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Businessmen seek abolishment of invisible costs
Businessmen seek abolishment of invisible costs JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian businessmen are saying they are committed to paying their workers the minimum wage, but if the government doesn't take steps to improve business conditions, they could loose their viability internationally.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
New RI envoy to China presents credentials
New RI envoy to China presents credentials JAKARTA (JP): The new Indonesian ambassador to China, Juwana, presented his letters of credential to Chinese President Jiang Zemin in a ceremony at the Great Hall of People in Beijing this week.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Lecturers are not doing enough research: Experts
Lecturers are not doing enough research: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian lecturers are spending too much of their time lecturing and too little on research at the expense of their own academic quality.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Across the Archipelago
Across the Archipelago PDI chief turns to Army MAGELANG, Central Java: Chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Megawati Sukarnoputri has expressed hope that several generals will join her party.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Soeharto warns on power abuse
Soeharto warns on power abuse JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is warning provincial authorities not to abuse the stronger power and greater autonomy given to them.In a written message presented at the meetings for the transfer of lists of development projects to provincial administrations, the...
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Indonesia defends labor record at ILO meeting in Geneva
Indonesia defends labor record at ILO meeting in Geneva JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia came under strong attack at the March 17-March 31 meeting of the International Labor Organization (ILO) in Geneva as international trade unions charged Jakarta with denying workers freedom of association.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Jakarta vulnerable to earthquakes, expert says
Jakarta vulnerable to earthquakes, expert says JAKARTA (JP): A leading geologist warns that Jakarta, home to almost 10 million people, is vulnerable to the effects of major earthquakes although it is located a safe distance from the spots most prone to tectonic quakes.Suparka S.