Archive: 11 May 1994
39 articles found
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Occupational therapy: A big step forward
Occupational therapy: A big step forward By Martina Tobing JAKARTA (JP): Daily tasks, such as making a cup of coffee, are simple processes which we take for granted. That is until a trauma to the head shakes the brain enough to scramble the messages and foul up the ability to sequence the activity properly. We forget to boil the water before pouring it into the cup, spoon the coffee onto a plate, or pour sugar in the pan. In other words, we make a mess.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia pounds lowly Finland in Thomas Cup
Indonesia pounds lowly Finland in Thomas Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, the odds-on favorite to win the Thomas Cup, began its campaign for badminton's blue ribbon with a bang, demolishing unfancied Finland 5-0 at Senayan indoor stadium last night. It was plain sailing for the star-studded Indonesian team as Joko Suprianto and company stood head and shoulders over their Finnish opposite numbers, who were completely outclassed, outstroked and outwitted.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
RP's BOP surplus narrows
RP's BOP surplus narrows MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' balance of payments surplus narrowed to US$80 million in January compared with $175 million in the same period last year, the Central Bank said yesterday. The current account position deteriorated with a $300 million- deficit, from a $34 million surplus in January 1993 due mainly to a near doubling of the merchandise trade deficit to $697 million.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
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JP/4 Plantation firms merged The reorganization of the 32 state plantation companies into nine groups, as announced by Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah on Monday, is part of the reform measures meant to improve the operational and financial performances of state enterprises.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Operation of Jakarta-Serpong train put off
Operation of Jakarta-Serpong train put off JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned PERUMKA railway company has postponed the scheduled opening of an electric train line between Jakarta and the suburb of Serpong due to a limited number of cars and technical problems. Company spokesman Bambang Waluyodjati said that the electric cables between Serpong and Tanah Abang station in Central Jakarta, and between Tanah Abang and Kota station are not yet complete.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
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B BEST OF THE BEST: The Thomas Cup men's badminton team and the Uber Cup women's team badminton championships get underway at Senayan Indoor stadium. Eight teams from Japan and South Korea (extreme left) and China and Russia played in the Uber Cup event (second from left) while in the Thomas Cup action Indonesia met Finland and China against Sweden (extreme right) in their matches last night.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Fifteen million Indonesians live off forestry
Fifteen million Indonesians live off forestry JAKARTA (JP): Tycoon Mohammad "Bob" Hasan says the forestry industry supports the livelihood of 15 million people, proving that its existence has positive impacts, especially for the indigenous people living in the exploited forests. Forestry companies employ 2.5 million workers and indirectly provide for the welfare of 1.5 million others. These four million plus their families was used to arrive at the 15 million figure, he added.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
YLKI wants govt to gradually scrap Mikrolet
YLKI wants govt to gradually scrap Mikrolet JAKARTA (JP): A leading consumers organization urged the Jakarta administration to gradually scrap 12-seat Mikrolet public minibuses and to develop rail-based mass transport system. Their request comes in the wake of Mikrolet crews refusing to close the doors of their vehicles while in transit.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia determined to beat
Malaysia determined to beat South Korea in Thomas Cup JAKARTA (JP): Thomas Cup holder Malaysia hopes to get off to a fine start as it opens its title-defense against darkhorse South Korea in the world men's team badminton championship today. Denmark, Europe's strongest badminton country, plays underdog Thailand in the other Thomas Cup clash today at Senayan indoor stadium.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tampubolon dossiers are still with police
Tampubolon dossiers are still with police JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta prosecutor's office, which last month returned the dossiers on the four suspects in the murder of Brig. Gen. TMF Tampubolon to the police for more work, are still waiting. "We haven't received the dossiers back as of today," prosecutor Bonar Gultom told The Jakarta Post in a telephone interview yesterday.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
400 security officers for badminton c'ship
400 security officers for badminton c'ship JAKARTA (JP): A total of 400 security personnel from the City Police force and the Jakarta Military Command have been assigned to safeguard the 12-day, world men's and women's badminton championships which started yesterday. "There will be 275 police officers and 125 personnel from the military command," City Police spokesman Lt. Col. A. Latief Rabar said here yesterday. The security team is led by Lt. Col.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
This is the second of two articles examining the meaning of
This is the second of two articles examining the meaning of the age-old term of "overseas Chinese" in the post Cold War era. By Lie Tek Tjeng JAKARTA (JP): The People's Republic of China (PRC) that came into existence in 1949 realized that maintaining the traditional Chinese claim on all ethnic Chinese, particularly in Southeast Asia, could only bring it into conflicts with others in the region, something it could not afford while facing the American containment and a growing rift with the USSR.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA (JP): The average share price fell on the Jakarta
JAKARTA (JP): The average share price fell on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with most issues losing ground in heavy trading. The broad-based Composite Index closed 1.24 points lower at 463.04 after making a slight increase to close at 464.28 on Monday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also decreased to close at 108.27 from 108.5. Trading volume rose to 16.03 million shares valued at Rp 81.89 billion (US$38.07 million) yesterday from 13.20 million shares worth Rp 63.49 billion ($29.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Giant waste treatment plant desperate for customers
Giant waste treatment plant desperate for customers BOGOR, West Java (JP): A new waste treatment plant, the first in Indonesia and reportedly the largest in Southeast Asia, now desperately needs customers to stay afloat. The plant in Cileungsi, operated by PT Prasadha Pamunah Limbah Industri (PPLI), began operation in January and will be formally inaugurated by President Soeharto later in the month.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Earthquake hits off
Earthquake hits off northern RP HONG KONG (AFP): An undersea earthquake measuring five on the Richter scale struck yesterday between northern Philippines and Taiwan, the Hong Kong Royal Observatory said. The quake was recorded at 0408 GMT with its epicenter in the Luzon Strait, about 160 kilometers south of Kao-shiung in Taiwan.An earthquake measuring five can cause considerable damage in populated areas.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta, May 11
Where to go in Jakarta, May 11 Jangan hapus: Dai-ichi Hotel 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. to 11:30 p.m.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Poets criticize authorities for banning gathering
Poets criticize authorities for banning gathering JAKARTA (JP): Yesterday, two noted poets, W.S Rendra and Emha Ainun Nadjib, criticized the authorities for banning a congenial gathering between the two men at the latter's house. The meeting, held in Bantul, Yogyakarta last Friday was broken up for no clear reason. "We don't understand why it was banned. It wouldn't be so much of a problem if we knew the reason.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hata apologizes to S. Korea for Nagano's remarks
Hata apologizes to S. Korea for Nagano's remarks SEOUL (Reuter): Japanese Prime Minister Tsutomu Hata yesterday apologized to South Korea's president for remarks by his disgraced former justice minister who denied Japan waged an aggressive war in Asia in the 1930s and 40s. "Prime Minister Hata phoned President Kim Young-sam and expressed regrets and apology for Justice Minister (Shigeto) Nagano's remarks," a presidential spokesman said.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Foreign investment for hotels down 83.5%
Foreign investment for hotels down 83.5% JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investment approved by the government last year for the establishment of hotels plunged by 83.5 percent to US$132.49 million from the previous year, the Directorate General of Tourism says. The office said in a report here yesterday that domestic investment for hotel construction declined by 33.6 percent to Rp 1.68 trillion ($784.87 million) last year from the previous year.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Recession, price drops cause decline in exports
Recession, price drops cause decline in exports JAKARTA (JP): The world economic recession, the depressed market of primary commodities and the inability to export more higher value-added products are the major reasons behind the decline in Indonesia's non-oil exports over the past few months, experts say. Minister of Trade Satrio B.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
By Richard Pedler
By Richard Pedler JAKARTA (JP): Bulgaria has still not won a World Cup match. In 16 attempts, they have drawn six and lost 10. Regular qualifiers from 1962-74, their last appearance was at Mexico '86, reaching the second round for the first time before losing to USA '94 group rival Argentina. Despite possessing a strikeforce as potent as any in Europe, they will do well to match that achievement.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Moslem leaders urged to stay out of power play
Moslem leaders urged to stay out of power play JAKARTA (JP): Outspoken Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid has warned former members of the influential Moslem Students Organization (HMI), many of whom now occupy important positions in society, not to be trapped in power play.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV Today, Wednesday, May 11, 1994
TV Today, Wednesday, May 11, 1994 TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Puppet Show: Prince Valiant 3:05 Music 3:30 Science World 4:05 Comedy: Salah Sangka 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: C. Java 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Beautiful Asia 8:05 Spectrum 9:00 World News 9:30 Traditional Art: Ludruk 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: A Ghost in Monte Carlo Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-two teams from 16 countries will grace
JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-two teams from 16 countries will grace the posh Bumi Serpong Damai layout for both the Putra Cup and Sirikit Cup amateur golf championships. This marks the first time in the 34 year histories of Asia's most prestigious amateur golfing events that they have been held in the same country. The Putra Cup, named after the first Malaysian prime minister, will be played over 72 holes starting on May 17.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lippobank reports 32% increase in profit
Lippobank reports 32% increase in profit JAKARTA (JP): PT Lippobank, affiliated with the Lippo Group, yesterday announced a 32.3 percent increase in its after-tax profit to Rp 42.43 billion (US$19.72 million) last year from the previous year. "Our before-tax profit also showed a significant climb to Rp 66.04 billion from Rp 48.94 billion," Lippobank's vice president Eddy Handoko told reporters after an extraordinary meeting of the company's shareholders here yesterday.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Give workers more power, union chief says
Give workers more power, union chief says JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia cannot hope to achieve harmonious industrial relations unless it is willing to give its workers more political power, a top union official says. Bomer Pasaribu, the secretary-general of the All-Indonesia Workers Union (SPSI), called for labor reforms that ensure workers enough power to put them at a par with management.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Natural rubber producers to open talks ahead of INRO meet
Natural rubber producers to open talks ahead of INRO meet KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Major natural rubber producers will decide at talks here Friday whether or not to accept proposals made by consumers for a global rubber pact now being negotiated, officials said yesterday, amid reports that Indonesia might block the accord.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Across the Archipelago
Across the Archipelago Six die in bus crash PANDEGLANG, West Java: An inter-city bus carrying 32 people skidded and tumbled into an eight-meter deep ravine, killing six- passengers in Kadudampit, Saketi on Monday. The "Wajar" bus, en route to Pandeglang from Labuan, was in pursuit of another bus heading the same direction. Coming to a tight turn at Kadudampit, the driver abruptly stepped on the breaks, causing the bus to turn over and fall into the ravine.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Economic growth, changing eating habits cause illness to Asians
Economic growth, changing eating habits cause illness to Asians By Cecil Morella MANILA (AFP): Increasing numbers of Asians are dying of diseases related to the affluent as diets and eating habits change with the region's rapid economic growth, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Businessman Tansil charged with corruption
Businessman Tansil charged with corruption JAKARTA (JP): Eddy Tansil, the owner of the Golden Key Group, was arraigned in the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday, marking the start of what is billed by the press as the biggest corruption trial in Indonesian history.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Omni Batavia Hotel to open in early '95
Omni Batavia Hotel to open in early '95 JAKARTA (JP): The Omni Batavia Hotel will likely open in the first quarter of 1995, six months earlier than was originally scheduled. Yesterday, Roy Yan, Omni's regional sales director, said that the advance opening is due to the fact that construction has moved along faster than expected. The nine-story, four-star hotel with 389 rooms, is located in the Chinatown area of Glodok, West Jakarta.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI cheers Mandela's election
RI cheers Mandela's election JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday warmly greeted the inauguration of Nelson Mandela as South Africa's first black President. Mandela's election victory was the result of the South African people's struggle in their fight against apartheid, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Exim Bank to finance RI infrastructure projects
Exim Bank to finance RI infrastructure projects JAKARTA (JP): The Export-Import Bank of the United States will finance various infrastructural projects to be carried out by the private sector in Indonesia, says the bank's president.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Suriname president expected in Indonesia
Suriname president expected in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Suriname President R.R. Venetiaan is scheduled to make a state visit to Indonesia beginning today. Venetiaan will be accompanied by his wife, at least four cabinet ministers and a host of entrepreneurs during the four-day visit, the first ever by a Suriname president, according to a statement by Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Military to step up ongoing Jakarta anti-crime drive
Military to step up ongoing Jakarta anti-crime drive JAKARTA (JP): Anticipating the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit next November in Bogor, the Jakarta military commander pledged to enlarge and step up the frequency of the ongoing anti-crime operation to ensure security and stability in the city. "We will step up the frequency of the operation until the APEC summit....
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sharing is the essence of nationalism, Moerdiono says
Sharing is the essence of nationalism, Moerdiono says JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono says that sharing is the essence of nationalism and warns that the disparity between the rich and the poor in Indonesia could threaten the unity of the nation. "In my opinion, the essence of nationalism is the strong desire to share," Moerdiono told a seminar on nationalism yesterday.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
14 pts Metrolight cap. 4 cols. Universe 8 pts 55 I/c
14 pts Metrolight cap. 4 cols. Universe 8 pts 55 I/c JP/bsr KARAWACI CONGESTION: Hundreds of vehicles are locked in a massive traffic jam at an intersection near the Karawaci gate for the Jakarta-Merak toll road in Tangerang, west of here. Yesterday, drivers were blaming the excessively heavy traffic congestion on the absence of traffic policemen, the lack of discipline of the other motorists and the poor planning of roads in the rapidly growing residential area.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt's plan to appoint top-grade school opposed
Govt's plan to appoint top-grade school opposed JAKARTA (JP): More concerns arose yesterday that the plan to assign six schools for top students in the Jakarta area will fail to address the educational system's real problems and lead to schools the become playgrounds for the children of the rich and powerful.
Wed, 11 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tin producers meet
Tin producers meet KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The world's leading tin producers begin meeting here today against a backdrop of concern over persistently high excess stocks largely blamed for the weak prices of the metal, officials said. Industry experts said the surplus, estimated at 38,700 tons at the end of March, was slowing down the recovery of tin, which had long been in the doldrums due to oversupply.