Archive: 30 April 1994
36 articles found
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
City Hall and directorate general of taxation sign agreement
City Hall and directorate general of taxation sign agreement JAKARTA (JP): The city administration and the directorate general of taxation yesterday signed an agreement on information exchange to closely monitor the tax returns of hotels and restaurants.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tunky vows deregulation will spur economy
Tunky vows deregulation will spur economy JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo promised yesterday that government deregulation will slash production costs and strengthen industry.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Anwar Sierad to invest Rp 77b in new projects
Anwar Sierad to invest Rp 77b in new projects JAKARTA (JP): PT Anwar Sierad, an integrated poultry producer and an animal feed manufacturer, will spend around Rp 77 billion (US$36.6 million) in the next three years for expansion. Budiarjo Tek, the company's president, said yesterday that the company will install a new production unit at its feed mill in East Java this year.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
New campaign for Indonesian sign language
New campaign for Indonesian sign language JAKARTA (JP): A campaign to popularize the of use of sign language opened yesterday for the benefit of the deaf and mute. The Ministry of Education and Culture launched the first ever Bahasa Indonesia sign language which is expected to become the standard system to be used nationwide.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Consortiums lower prices for power projects
Consortiums lower prices for power projects JAKARTA (JP): The three consortiums who have bid to set up power plants in West, Central and East Java are willing to reduce their prices only very slightly to a total of US$1.75 billion from $1.76 billion, the State Electricity Company (PLN) says. PLN's spokesman David Tombeg told The Jakarta Post here yesterday that the company is still studying the new proposals of the consortiums.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Wanted labor activists surrender
Wanted labor activists surrender JAKARTA (JP): A labor activist who has been on the run since April 14 for allegedly masterminding a workers' riot in Medan was spirited from his hiding place to Jakarta on Thursday. He was turned in by his colleagues to the Armed Forces (ABRI).
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Humpuss buys hotel stake
Humpuss buys hotel stake JAKARTA (JP): The Humpuss Group and its foreign partners have taken over 70 percent of the Four Seasons Resort Bali from PT EIE Bali. Syafiq Basri, a spokesman for the business group, said yesterday that Humpuss, through two subsidiaries -- Humpuss Incorporated and PT Mahasara Buana (Mabua) -- controls 36 percent of the 70 percent stake, Hotel Properties Ltd. of Singapore 60 percent and Value Vest Properties, the remaining four percent.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Japan is likely to hold course with Indonesia
Japan is likely to hold course with Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Japanese Ambassador Kimio Fujita says the ascension of Tsutomu Hata as Prime Minister and the inauguration of a new cabinet will not signify a shift in Japan's policy towards Indonesia. "Mr. Hata served as a deputy Prime Minister during the previous administration, so in that sense the continuity of the government policy has been assured," Fujita said yesterday.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Across the Archipelago
Across the Archipelago Kalimantan recalls freedom struggle BANJARMASIN, S. Kalimantan: This province will hold a massive celebration of the people's struggle for independence, in particular their fight against the Dutch colonial government on May 17, 1949. "That day is the most historic day for the people of South Kalimantan," said deputy governor Hasan Aman.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Other Opinion
Other Opinion Haj-pilgrimage case No problem is too difficult, provided that we go about solving it with a clear head. The problem of the Indonesian haj pilgrimages is no exception. We are emphasizing the word Indonesia because the situation in Indonesia is quite different from those of other countries whose population is predominantly Moslem. Indonesia has the largest number of haj pilgrims every year.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Vietnamese dies after self-immolation protest in Galang
Vietnamese dies after self-immolation protest in Galang JAKARTA (JP): A Vietnamese man has died after setting fire to himself before shocked officials in Galang Island refugee camp in protest against plans to send remaining boat people home, Reuters reported yesterday. Quoting diplomats in Jakarta, Reuters said Pham Van Chau, 39, died of burns in a hospital in Tanjungpinang on Thursday.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/ISLAND
JP/3/ISLAND Developers asked to employ islanders JAKARTA (JP): Tourism businesses in the Seribu Islands, located north of Jakarta Bay, should employ islanders in their growing tourism industries to help eradicate poverty among the local residents, a city councilor stated on Thursday. "Businessmen promoting their islands as tourist resorts should not close their eyes to the poverty of the islanders," said councilor Soegijo during a visit to the islands.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/ Koreksi where. EMPAT ACARA PERFO$RMANCE MOHON DIGANTI
JP/7/ Koreksi where. EMPAT ACARA PERFO$RMANCE MOHON DIGANTI COMMODORE DI DROP SAJA. INI KOREKSIAN ACARA WHERE TO GO. HAL. 7 Performance o CC Ryders, today at JAMZ Club, Jl. Panglima Polim Raya No. 11 L-N, South Jakarta, 9 p.m. to 00:30 a.m. o Indecent Obsession, May 2 at Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta, Jl. M.H.Thamrin, Central Jakarta, 10 p.m., tickets: Rp 25,000. o Balinese Dances, today at Pasar Seni, Ancol Recreation Park, North Jakarta, 8 p.m.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Timor politician expects little from new UN-sponsored talks
Timor politician expects little from new UN-sponsored talks DILI, East Timor (JP): A local politician says Indonesia and Portugal should try a new, less formal, approach to resolving their dispute over East Timor, instead of waiting for the outcome of United Nations-sponsored talks. "We could be in for a long wait if we keep relying on the United Nations," Salvador Januario Ximenes Soares, a member of the House of Representatives (DPR), told reporters on Thursday.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
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A JP/bsr SEIZED ITEMS: City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto (left) examines a sharp weapon confiscated during Operation Cleansing. Hindarto announced yesterday the authorities have captured 700 people, including dozens of suspected hardcore criminals and confiscated eight guns, over 230,000 bottles of alcoholic beverages and 3.7 million tablets of various illegal drugs in the anti-crime operation, which was launched 18 days ago.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA (JP): Share prices faltered once more on the Jakarta
JAKARTA (JP): Share prices faltered once more on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday after showing signs of recovery on the previous two days. The broad-based Composite Index lost nearly three points to close at 462.4. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also dropped to close at 107.41 from 108.45. Securities analysts said that the selling pressure on large stocks such as Barito Pacific killed the buying impetus, which showed improvement on the previous days.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Church Services please note space:
Church Services please note space: o 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. o 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. (in English). o All Saints Anglican Church (opposite The Aryaduta Jakarta), Jl. Prapatan, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta, April 29
Where to go in Jakarta, April 29 Jangan hapus: Dai-ichi Hotel, JAMZ Music o 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 00:30 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio (chamber music) Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Yusuf (pianist), Sunday 7 p.m.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Return of the gunmen?
Return of the gunmen? A hungry man, they say, does not question where his food comes from. Somehow, this saying immediately sprang to mind upon reading a news item which appeared in the Jakarta morning newspaper, Republika, yesterday. Earlier this week, the report said, 151 young residents of Jakarta, who hail from the province of South Sulawesi, visited the office of the Indonesian Foundation for the Study of Justice and Democracy (YLPKDI) on Jl. Setiabudi, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Catfish from American farms are in town
Catfish from American farms are in town JAKARTA (JP): President Clinton's meal plans may be top secret, but if past experience is any indication, the cuisine of the southern United States may well appear on the first family's menu throughout 1994. And one group, Mississippi-based The Catfish Institute, is doing all it can to make sure this happens. It says it has introduced farm-raised catfish to President Clinton's bill of fare this year.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
China's entry into ATPC sends tin prices up
China's entry into ATPC sends tin prices up KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Tin prices rose yesterday on the local tin market on news that China, the world's largest tin producer, had signed up in Bangkok to join a global pact as its eighth member, traders said. The Kuala Lumpur Tin Market shot up seven cents to close at 14.43 ringgit (US$5.77) from 14.36 ringgit a day earlier.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/Focus/0 set 12pts U75 1 col 2 lines
JP/3/Focus/0 set 12pts U75 1 col 2 lines < tolong prioritaskan Ciracas and Flood. Terima kasih. KAAPLAG stages anti-golf protest Organizers of the Anti Golf-Course Movement (KAAPLAG) staged peaceful demonstrations yesterday in front of the office of the Association of Indonesian Golf Players (PGI) in Rawamangun, East Jakarta.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Prize winners face social levy
Prize winners face social levy JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Social Services is considering to impose a one percent levy on the value of the mushrooming prizes now offered by companies through various media. Director General of Social Aid Development Sjafei Andjasmaja said the levy seems to be the most acceptable of various proposals the ministry received on ways of raising funds for social activities, the Antara news agency reported.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/OPSIH
JP/3/OPSIH Police, military vow to clean up Jakarta's streets JAKARTA (JP): The police and the military pledged to clearing criminals from the Jakarta greater area before the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Bogor, a scenic town sixty kilometers south of here, in November.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Top seeds cruise into
Top seeds cruise into Indonesia Open semis JAKARTA (JP): All four top seeded players sailed through the semifinals of the US$100,000 Indonesia Women's Open tennis championships, but Wang Shi-ting, Yayuk Basuki and Kristin Radford, first, third and fourth ranked respectively, sneaked through with hard fought wins. Taiwanese world number 34 Wang bounced back from a one set deficit to tame lucky loser Nana Miyagi of Japan 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 in their quarterfinal match which lasted almost three hours.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
New snub for Patten in 'war' with China
New snub for Patten in 'war' with China By Peter Lim HONG KONG (AFP): Hong Kong governor Chris Patten put on a brave face yesterday over the latest Chinese snub in a campaign to freeze him out of deciding the territory's future. A decision on Thursday not to invite him to the launch of the Bank of China's first bank notes for Hong Kong next week, was the latest rebuke for Patten.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV Today, Saturday, April 30, 1994
TV Today, Saturday, April 30, 1994 TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Sports Program 3:30 TV Series: The Invaders 4:30 Drama 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Film: Anything for a Laugh 6:00 Nusantara the beloved country 6:15 Village program 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Fashion 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Caller 9:00 World News 9:30 Music Program 11:05 Late News 11:15 Film: Rhoma Irama Berkelana II Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hartarto to address Australian business forum
Hartarto to address Australian business forum JAKARTA (JP): Around 200 Australian businessmen will arrive in Jakarta next month to hold a high level business forum themed "Expanding Horizons", says an Australian official.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cozy condo could turn into home of hell
Cozy condo could turn into home of hell JAKARTA (JP): Amidst the current rush to grab condominiums as soon as they are marketed, an appraiser is sounding the alarm on the host of problems that can beset a new owner when starting to move in. What if the above condominium leaks? What about parking space? How should disputes between condo owners, and with the developers and operators be resolved?
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN At A Glance
ASEAN At A Glance Woman arrested for Thai blast BANGKOK (AFP): A woman has been arrested in southern Thailand in connection with an explosion at a railway station last week which killed three people, Deputy Interior Minister Chamni Sakdiset said yesterday. The woman, identified as Wanpen Thongtang, confessed to planting the device in order to kill an unfaithful lover after arranging to meet him at a noodle stall on a platform at Nakhon Si Thammarat railway station, Chamni said.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police focus investigation to nab Beng Seng assailants
Police focus investigation to nab Beng Seng assailants JAKARTA (JP): The City Police Crime Investigation Directorate is focusing its investigation on the four men who killed an entertainment businessman with reputed mob connections, Nyo Beng Seng, in the hope that it will lead them to who was behind the killing. "We believe that if we can arrest one of the gang members, we'll certainly be able to find out the man behind the killing," Lt. Col.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
By Gus Kairupan
By Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): One gold, three silver and four bronze ... that's the tally of medals won by Indonesian chefs and cooks at one of the foremost culinary competitions in the world, the Salon Culinaire '94 held in Singapore from April 11 through April 14. The star of the event was Sugeng Subagyo, with one gold in the individual section for chocolate carving -- a cockfighter in a kneeling position holding a rooster.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
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JP/3/bersih/set lead 2 cols 10 pt Governor is yet to approve garbage project JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said the municipal administration is still studying a plan to build a 25-year build- operation-and-transfer (BOT) between the City Sanitation Office and PT Intan Maru Maskota (IMM) to build a garbage transfer station.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt takes over management of coal royalties
Govt takes over management of coal royalties JAKARTA (JP): The government will take over the management of the 13.5-percent royalty of coal mining contractors from the state coal mining company PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam (PTBA). "The takeover, which is aimed at improving efficiency, will enable PTBA to concentrate on its plan to sell shares on the capital market early next year," Director General of Mines Kuntoro Mangkusubroto said here yesterday.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hundreds of Saudi-bound
Hundreds of Saudi-bound workers stranded here JAKARTA (JP): More than 1,600 Indonesians planning to work in Saudi Arabia have been stranded at the Soekarno-Hatta airport for the past week as they were told by the immigration that they required a special pass from the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
Sat, 30 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam president completes visit in Bali
Vietnam president completes visit in Bali JAKARTA (JP): Vietnam President Le Duc Anh and his entourage flew home from the holiday island of Bali yesterday after a brief overview of how Indonesia runs its tourism industry. He was seen off at Denpasar's Ngurah Rai international airport by Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication Joop Ave, Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Dja'far Assegaf, governor of Bali Ida Bagus Oka and Commander of Udayana Military Command Maj. Gen. Adang Ruchiatna.