Archive: 18 May 1994
42 articles found
Wed, 18 May 1994
Misinformation to the contrary - no rebuilding in Tebet
Misinformation to the contrary - no rebuilding in Tebet JAKARTA (JP): City councilors criticized city officials, yesterday, over their conflicting remarks about the planning of Tebet fire site."There is no consistency over the site planning of the area.
Wed, 18 May 1994
TV Today: Wednesday, May 18 1994
TV Today: Wednesday, May 18 1994TVRI 2:30 p.m. Cartoon: Prince Valiant 3:05 Children Program 3:30 Science World 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Indonesia the Beloved Country: South Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening...
Wed, 18 May 1994
Across the Archipelago
Across the ArchipelagoMarsinah inspires workers' protest SEMARANG: Some 500 textile workers took inspiration from the dead labor activist Marsinah as they went on strike on Tuesday to press for a salary increase.
Wed, 18 May 1994
PPD double-deckers
PPD double-deckers hit the streets soon PT Senawangi Wisa Marta Utama, a subsidiary of the widely diversified Humpuss Group, will try out 15 renovated double- decker buses on May 25.The buses will serve the Blok M-Pulogadung route.
Wed, 18 May 1994
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photo A: 10 pts ML, 3 col, credit 6 pt JP/parThree volunteers at Lentera's headquarters preparing charts to be presented at a discussion on AIDS. The Yogyakarta-based organization has 46 volunteers working for its various programs.
Wed, 18 May 1994
ASEAN resists labor rights link to trade
ASEAN resists labor rights link to trade JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed strong opposition yesterday to the move by some developed countries to link international labor standards with trade agreements.
Wed, 18 May 1994
JP/kod
JP/kod KNOWS WHEN TO HOLD UP: World renowned country music crooner Kenny Rogers satisfies his fans at a show at the Jakarta Convention Center. Last night's concert was said to be one of the most prestigious shows here with the most expensive ticket sold at Rp 1 million.
Wed, 18 May 1994
JAKARTA (JP): The City Police will get a new 20-story building
JAKARTA (JP): The City Police will get a new 20-story building under a land barter agreement with a privately-owned company.However, police officials refuse to name the company or give details regarding the project.
Wed, 18 May 1994
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photo B: 10 pts ML, 4 col, credit 6 pt JP/parDancers sway to the beat of rock music during a special presentation by Lentera on AIDS at a discotheque in Yogyakarta. Discos are among the places where sex transactions take place in this court city of ancient Javanese kings.
Wed, 18 May 1994
JAKARTA (JP): Stock trading continued to improve on the
JAKARTA (JP): Stock trading continued to improve on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday, with most shares gaining ground in moderate trading.The Composite Index, which closed slightly higher at 467.86 on Monday, gained 3.91 points to end at 471.77.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Moslem leaders plan conference on Moro
Moslem leaders plan conference on Moro JAKARTA (JP): The official Indonesian anger at a conference on East Timor in the Philippines has spread to non-governmental organizations, who say they are ready to highlight poor treatment of members of the Moslem Moro rebel organization in retaliation.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Indonesia attacks Dutch for stalling on toxic waste
Indonesia attacks Dutch for stalling on toxic waste JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia yesterday criticized the Netherlands for stalling on the issue of taking back dozens of unwanted containers of toxic waste now piling up at Indonesian ports.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Govt warns paging firms from over coverage
Govt warns paging firms from over coverage JAKARTA (JP): The government is threatening to revoke the licenses of radio paging companies which violate the limits of their areas of operations.Director General of Post and Telecommunications Djakaria Purawidjaja told reporters after opening a meeting...
Wed, 18 May 1994
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photo C: 10 pts ML, 3 col, credit 6 pt JP/parA volunteer displays a chart on how to avoid getting AIDS during a presentation by Afif Syakur (second from right) to a group of Ngaglik women. The presentation revealed the public's ignorance of the danger of AIDS and how to avoid it.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Batam airport to accommodate jumbo jets
Batam airport to accommodate jumbo jets JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology B. J. Habibie said yesterday that Hang Nadim airport on Batam Island, located some 20 kilometers southeast of Singapore, will be able to handle jumbo jets next year.
Wed, 18 May 1994
RI leads Putra Cup by five shots
RI leads Putra Cup by five shotsTANGERANG, West Java (JP): With flawless play around the greens at the par-72 Bumi Serpong Damai course, Sukamdi put Indonesia five shots ahead in the opening round of the 34th Putra Cup men's amateur team golf championship.
Wed, 18 May 1994
JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia shrugged off the odds as the host
JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia shrugged off the odds as the host nation whipped South Korea 4-1 to advance to the final of the Uber Cup world women's team badminton championships at an emotion-charged, tension-filled Senayan indoor stadium last night.
Wed, 18 May 1994
The Timor debate
The Timor debate Like a stubborn pain that comes and goes but refuses to fade entirely, the East Timor issue continues to surface now and then with a level of irritation that could to a certain extent impair Indonesia's relations with other countries.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Firm to build Sheraton hotel in Bogor
Firm to build Sheraton hotel in Bogor JAKARTA (JP): The Mega Guna Group will invest US$55 million to build a five-star hotel with 320 rooms together with a residential resort and golf course at Citeureup in Bogor, West Java.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Lentera helps distribute correct information on AIDS
Lentera helps distribute correct information on AIDSBy Lewa Pardomuan YOGYAKARTA (JP): The thunder of rock music echoed in every corner of a well-known discotheque in this court city of the ancient Javanese kings that night.
Wed, 18 May 1994
South Jakarta murder is a family affair
South Jakarta murder is a family affair JAKARTA (JP): Police are still searching for three of the four robbers suspected of having killed a disabled man at a judge's house on Jl. Poltangan, Jagakarsa, a suburb in South Jakarta.The robbery took place at around 5:30 a.m. on Sunday.
Wed, 18 May 1994
By Richard Pedler
By Richard Pedler JAKARTA (JP): Despite appearing in two successive 1970s World Cup Finals, Holland has been one of the most talented teams never to win the World Cup. In 1974, the team succumbed to overconfidence following a dream start to the final.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Lentera shares AIDS information with housewives
Lentera shares AIDS information with housewives SLEMAN, Yogyakarta (JP): Women of the Ngaglik neighborhood recently enjoyed an unusual arisan (informal lottery) as they gathered at the house of the community unit chief.
Wed, 18 May 1994
First environmental directory launched
First environmental directory launched JAKARTA (JP): HIDUP Indonesia, the trade association of companies dedicated to promoting environmental products, services and technology, yesterday launched the country's first environmental directory.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Results
Results Uber Cup Indonesia bt South Korea 4-1 (Indonesia first): Susi Susanti bt Kim Ji-hyun 11-4, 11-2; Yuliani Santosa bt Ra Kyun-min 11-3, 12-9; Mia Audina bt Lee Joo-hyun 9-11, 11-3, 11-2; Lili Tampi/Finarsih bt Shim Eun-jung/Jang Hye-ock 15-9, 15-5; Eliza/Zelin Resiana lost to Gil...
Wed, 18 May 1994
A quick look at Yogyakarta's sex business
A quick look at Yogyakarta's sex business YOGYAKARTA (JP): Susi is an unlicensed tourist guide who has been operating in the Sosrowijayan area here for more than a year. Unlike most guides, she's prepared for sexual engagement with her guests.
Wed, 18 May 1994
ASEAN At A Glance
ASEAN At A Glance Minister wants end to Saudi gems case BANGKOK (AFP): Interior Minister Chaowalit Yongchaiyudh is pressing for an end to the lingering Saudi gems investigation and a decision on whether to arrest eight top policemen accused in the case, a ministry official said yesterday.
Wed, 18 May 1994
S. Korea unlikely to beat Indonesia in Thomas Cup
S. Korea unlikely to beat Indonesia in Thomas Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is the odds-on favorite against dark- horse South Korea in this evening's semifinal at Senayan indoor stadium.In fact the host nation, with six of the world's top 10 singles players, looks firmly on course to lift the cup for...
Wed, 18 May 1994
Assistants to APEC Leaders set date for Informal-Summit
Assistants to APEC Leaders set date for Informal-Summit NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): The first meeting of the Special Assistants to the Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) group yesterday agreed to a date for the second APEC leadership economic meeting (ALEM).
Wed, 18 May 1994
Adrianus to fight Aussie in first title defense
Adrianus to fight Aussie in first title defense JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation lightweight champion Adrianus Taroreh will make his first title defense against Australia's Darren Miller here tomorrow.
Wed, 18 May 1994
RI supports privatization of tin research body
RI supports privatization of tin research body JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia supports the privatization of the London-based International Tin Research Institute (ITRI), which is now under the management of the Association of Tin Producing Countries (ATPC), to improve its services to tin users throughout...
Wed, 18 May 1994
Where to go in Jakarta, May 18
Where to go in Jakarta, May 18Jangan hapus: JAMZ, 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, 18 May 1994
Other Opinion
Other Opinion The right of assembly The question of licenses needed for various purposes has once again come to the fore. Among the reasons is the fact that Police Brig. Gen. (ret.) Mrs. Roekmini Koesoemo was recently denied the opportunity to speak at a meeting in Surabaya because of the lack of a...
Wed, 18 May 1994
Activist set free as 21 colleagues face jail terms
Activist set free as 21 colleagues face jail terms JAKARTA (JP): A vocal student activist walked out from the Cipinang Correctional Institution yesterday, on the eve of a court verdict that may send 21 other activists to a prison like the one he left.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Indorama out to dominate polyester market
Indorama out to dominate polyester market JAKARTA (JP): PT Indorama Synthetics, which will become the largest polyester producer in Indonesia next year, yesterday reported a 12 percent increase in its net profit to Rp 50.30 billion (US$23.4 million) last year.Vice president director S.P.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Industrial nations should grow with Asia-S'pore PM
Industrial nations should grow with Asia-S'pore PM SINGAPORE (Reuter): Industrialized countries should boost their economies by capitalizing on explosive growth in Asia instead of hindering it by pressing for social reforms, Singapore's prime minister said yesterday.
Wed, 18 May 1994
New Zealand Premier Bolger strikes a chord with Soeharto
New Zealand Premier Bolger strikes a chord with Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger ended his visit in Indonesia yesterday having created closer ties with President Soeharto, but he now faces mounting criticisms at home for the way he treated the East Timor issue.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Former home minister slams government on corruption
Former home minister slams government on corruption JAKARTA (JP): Former home minister Gen. (ret) Rudini said yesterday that the clean-up of government must start at the top.Speaking at a discussion held by the Jakarta Jakarta magazine, Rudini said that it was possible to create a government that...
Wed, 18 May 1994
General appeals to East Timor administrators to unite
General appeals to East Timor administrators to unite DILI, East Timor (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) is urging politicians and the entire administration in East Timor to unite and throw their support behind Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares.ABRI Chief of Socio-Political Affairs Lt. Gen. H.B.L.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Thais set to relocate `embassy row'
Thais set to relocate `embassy row' JAKARTA (JP): The Royal Thai Embassy will soon join other foreign missions in relocating its office to "embassy row" on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, more popularly known as Jl. Kuningan.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Plastic and shoe factory workers protest dismissal, substandard
Plastic and shoe factory workers protest dismissal, substandard wages JAKARTA (JP): Twenty five former employees from two factories in Tangerang and Bogor went to the Ministry of Manpower yesterday to complain about their dismissals and the substandard wages they received prior to them.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Prosecutors insist they have a strong case against Tansil
Prosecutors insist they have a strong case against Tansil JAKARTA (JP): Government prosecutors, whose case against Eddy Tansil was torn apart by the defense last Saturday, insisted yesterday that the charges against the businessman will stand.