Archive: 11 May 1994
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Wed, 11 May 1994
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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
Where to go in Jakarta, May 11
Where to go in Jakarta, May 11Jangan hapus: Dai-ichi HotelMusico 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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
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...
Wed, 11 May 1994
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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
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,...
Wed, 11 May 1994
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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
B
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...
Wed, 11 May 1994
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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
JP/4
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
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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
Occupational therapy: A big step forward
Occupational therapy: A big step forwardBy 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...
Wed, 11 May 1994
Economic growth, changing eating habits cause illness to Asians
Economic growth, changing eating habits cause illness to AsiansBy 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
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...
Wed, 11 May 1994
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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
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...
Wed, 11 May 1994
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...
Wed, 11 May 1994
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
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...
Wed, 11 May 1994
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...
Wed, 11 May 1994
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
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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
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...
Wed, 11 May 1994
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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
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...
Wed, 11 May 1994
TV Today, Wednesday, May 11, 1994
TV Today, Wednesday, May 11, 1994TV 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.
Wed, 11 May 1994
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
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.