Archive: 17 May 1994
35 articles found
Tue, 17 May 1994
Court turned into students' protest arena
Court turned into students' protest arena JAKARTA (JP): More than 50 students turned the Central Jakarta District Court into a stage yesterday as they mocked the legal system during the trials of 21 of their colleagues being charged with defaming President Soeharto.
Tue, 17 May 1994
Nationalism
Nationalism Minister of Defense and Security Gen. Edi Sudradjat says a sense of nationalism not only reflects that one is a part of the nation, but also that one has to show loyalty to maintain the integrity and identity of the nation.
Tue, 17 May 1994
Bakrie & Brothers to pay all debts with funds from rights issue
Bakrie & Brothers to pay all debts with funds from rights issue JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie & Brothers (B&B) will sell 263 million rights shares to raise US$600 million in fresh funds to completely repay its debts of Rp 250 billion ($116.
Tue, 17 May 1994
Police nab marine, two men for a series of thefts
Police nab marine, two men for a series of thefts JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta police have arrested three men on suspicion of belonging to a gang that has committed a series of thefts in and around the mayoralty in the past two months.
Tue, 17 May 1994
Late delivery
Late deliveryDue to technical problems with our printing machines, The Jakarta Post reached subscribers in several areas late yesterday. We apologize for the inconvenience this caused. -- Publisher
Tue, 17 May 1994
Political openness: Where are we heading for?
Political openness: Where are we heading for?___________________________________________________________________ Analysts generally agree that there has been more political openness in recent years. One of the criteria is the more transparent reporting in the press.
Tue, 17 May 1994
Abilio undergoes surgery in Jakarta
Abilio undergoes surgery in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): East Timor Governor Abilio Soares, who sustained a fractured leg in a car accident on Saturday, underwent surgery yesterday at Gatot Subroto Army hospital here.
Tue, 17 May 1994
Bapindo official tried for role in Rp 1.3t scam
Bapindo official tried for role in Rp 1.3t scam JAKARTA (JP): Maman Suparman, formerly deputy manager of Bapindo's branches in Jakarta, was arraigned yesterday at the South Jakarta District Court on charges of corruption.
Tue, 17 May 1994
ASEAN press publications seek to standardize technology
ASEAN press publications seek to standardize technology JAKARTA (JP): News agencies and press publications in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) opened a meeting here yesterday focused on standardizing their use of technology, a move they see as vital to the exchange of news and...
Tue, 17 May 1994
Matahari to distribute cash and bonus dividends
Matahari to distribute cash and bonus dividends JAKARTA (JP): PT Matahari Putra Prima, a department store chain listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, will distribute a cash dividend of Rp 100 per share and two bonus shares for each existing stock.
Tue, 17 May 1994
Buddhists give free
Buddhists give free medical services Around 20 Buddhist doctors from the Armed Forces and Indonesian Civil Servants Corps gave free eye and dental treatment to Kanal subdistrict slum residents in Tegal Alur, West Jakarta, Sunday.
Tue, 17 May 1994
By Richard Pedler // 10pt ML l/c
By Richard Pedler // 10pt ML l/cJAKARTA (JP): Their official mascot, Penelope the fox, could symbolize the fate of Greece in this, their first World Cup Finals appearance. With organization, wit and foresight, they should reach the second round.
Tue, 17 May 1994
Across the Archipelago
Across the ArchipelagoFire causes huge losses BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The provincial government says that a fire which razed 226 shops at the Hulu Sungai Utara regency last week has caused Rp 4.5 billion (US$2 million) in damages.
Tue, 17 May 1994
Inalum's perpetual problems
Inalum's perpetual problemsPT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum), which is reportedly mired once again in severe financial problems and urgently requires fresh capital injection, is much more than simply an Indonesian-Japanese aluminum-smelting joint venture company.
Tue, 17 May 1994
Poor macro-economic performances blamed for rises in interest
Poor macro-economic performances blamed for rises in interest rates By Hidayat Jati JAKARTA (JP): The pall rising interest rates has continued to cast over business in Indonesia has prompted some analysts to say that this only highlights the weaknesses of the economy.
Tue, 17 May 1994
RI expected to stabilize tin market
RI expected to stabilize tin market JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia can function as a stabilizer for the world tin market by increasing its output while production in Thailand and Malaysia is decreasing."As the world's biggest tin exporter, Indonesia has a very important role in stabilizing the tin market...
Tue, 17 May 1994
INRO meeting to pick new buffer stock manager
INRO meeting to pick new buffer stock manager KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) opened talks here yesterday, during which a new buffer stock manager will be selected from six candidates proposed by the United States and the European Union, officials said.
Tue, 17 May 1994
Govt. determined to build apartments for Tebet fire victims.
Govt. determined to build apartments for Tebet fire victims. JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta mayoralty will stick to its plan to build low-cost apartments for Tebet fire victims at the fire site despite the victims' strong objections.
Tue, 17 May 1994
Computer to the rescue of rare species
Computer to the rescue of rare speciesBy Pamela Lorentz PUNCAK, West Java (JP): Every animal in our world today has an extinction time clock ticking away. It is only in our lifetime that this sad but true realization has been accepted by much of the world community.
Tue, 17 May 1994
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JP/3/Caption/0 A JP/bsr THE JAWS OF LIFE: Members of the City Traffic Police Directorate test a hydraulic-powered cutter, known as "the jaws of life," by cutting open an abandoned car. The cutter is standard equipment in a police vehicle rescue unit (parked behind).
Tue, 17 May 1994
BII launches Masterphone
BII launches Masterphone JAKARTA (JP): Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) launched a Masterphone Telephone Service yesterday by turning its MasterCard into an international calling card.The assistant vice president of BII's Card Center, Rudy Hamdani, said with a BII MasterCard, the cardholder can...
Tue, 17 May 1994
Councilors want postponement of stall demolition
Councilors want postponement of stall demolition JAKARTA (JP): City councilors have asked the West Jakarta mayoralty administration to postpone the demolition of food stalls on Jl. Kebon Jeruk XVIII until the end of this week, pending the construction of a new location to accommodate the stalls'...
Tue, 17 May 1994
C. Jakarta court reschedules trials
C. Jakarta court reschedules trials JAKARTA (JP): Although hit by a backlog of cases, the Central Jakarta district court nevertheless has given priority to the trials of 21 student activists and Eddy Tansil, a spokesman said yesterday.
Tue, 17 May 1994
RI embassy in Sana'a begins evacuation
RI embassy in Sana'a begins evacuation JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian embassy in Yemen yesterday began evacuating dependents of the mission's staff as the situation in Sana'a deteriorated amid the escalating civil war.
Tue, 17 May 1994
Jail terms sought for Surabaya security guards
Jail terms sought for Surabaya security guards JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutors in the Marsinah murder case yesterday urged the Surabaya District Court to send two security guards of PT Citra Putra Surya in Surabaya to prison for 13 years for their role in the murder of the labor activist.
Tue, 17 May 1994
Irregularities still
Irregularities still rife at Priok as new payment system starts JAKARTA (JP): Irregularities, including illegal levies, still occur at the container terminal of the Tanjung Priok port despite the introduction of voucher payments for handling services early this month.
Tue, 17 May 1994
TV Today: Tuesday, May 17, 1994
TV Today: Tuesday, May 17, 1994 TVRI 2:40 p.m. TV Series: Full House 3:05 Dilentasia 3:30 Cartoon: Super Friends 4:30 Science Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: West Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Horizon...
Tue, 17 May 1994
Stateless Chinese take advantage of amnesty
Stateless Chinese take advantage of amnesty JAKARTA (JP): Almost 1,000 stateless Chinese in three West Jakarta's districts have applied for citizenship since the start of an amnesty aimed at settling the status of residents who are without documentation.
Tue, 17 May 1994
Matahari to distribute cash and bonus dividends
Matahari to distribute cash and bonus dividends JAKARTA (JP): PT Matahari Putra Prima, a department store chain listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, will distribute a cash dividend of Rp 100 per share and two bonus shares for each existing stock.
Tue, 17 May 1994
Indonesia is
Indonesia is disappointed at Philippines JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas dispensed with diplomatic formality yesterday during a meeting with a special envoy from Philippine President Fidel Ramos, expressing anger that a conference on East Timor will be held in his country.
Tue, 17 May 1994
AC Milan to 'teach' Persib
AC Milan to 'teach' Persib for sure game next month JAKARTA (JP): Local soccer fans will be in for another rare treat when the star-studded European club AC Milan graces Senayan stadium here for a friendly match with Persib Bandung, this year's winner of the national inter-city amateur championship.
Tue, 17 May 1994
JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to rally on the Jakarta
JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to rally on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with most issues gaining ground in moderate trading.The Composite Index, which gained 1.87 points to end at 467.39 on Friday, closed slightly higher at 467.86.
Tue, 17 May 1994
Bolger briefed on East Timor
Bolger briefed on East Timor JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto invited New Zealand parliamentarians to visit East Timor, yesterday, to clear up some misgivings they might have about Indonesia's policy in the former Portuguese colony.
Tue, 17 May 1994
RI Uber Cuppers keen to break the jinx against Korean team
RI Uber Cuppers keen to break the jinx against Korean teamJAKARTA (JP): With the Thomas Cup title within reach, Indonesia is keen to break the jinx in the women's Uber Cup semifinal match against South Korea today.
Tue, 17 May 1994
C. Kalimantan politicians warm up for gubernatorial poll
C. Kalimantan politicians warm up for gubernatorial poll JAKARTA (JP): Local social and political organizations in Central Kalimantan are pushing for two locally born leaders as their candidates for the gubernatorial election next month.