Archive: 28 May 1994
36 articles found
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Six Indonesians killed in Mina stampede
Six Indonesians killed in Mina stampede JAKARTA (JP): The government was still trying to determine last night the identity of the six Indonesians reported to be among the 270 pilgrims killed in this week's stampede in Mina, near Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Chief says report on rampant triad activity needs further study
Chief says report on rampant triad activity needs further study JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman said yesterday that reports on the infiltration of Hong Kong-based triads here requires further investigation before anything conclusive can be determined. The triads are Hong Kong and Macao's answer to the Sicilian mafia, and have interests throughout the world in drug smuggling, prostitution and gambling.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI still needs
RI still needs Gen. Feisal Armed Forces Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung will remain in his post for another year. In the middle of June, the number-one man in the Armed Forces will be 55 years of age, normal retirement age. But Law No.2/1988 states that the term of office of a high ranking officer can be extended until the age of 60. President Soeharto clearly believes that Gen. Feisal could remain in the post for another year.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cups players and coaches
Cups players and coaches to get Rp 25m gift each JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has earmarked a total of Rp 800 million (US$374,000) from its coffers to reward the players and coaches who notched the Thomas and Uber Cup double over the weekend. "Each player and coach will receive Rp 25 million ($11,700)," PBSI chairman Surjadi said during a victory celebration dinner last night. "Don't call it a bonus.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rights lawyer accuses Clinton of being inconsistent
Rights lawyer accuses Clinton of being inconsistent JAKARTA (JP): President Bill Clinton's decision to renew most favored nation (MFN) trade status for China shows that the United States is inconsistent with its own commitment to defending human rights, human rights lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis says. "We all know that there is very much criticism against the violation of human rights in China," Mulya, the president of the Center for Human Rights Studies, said yesterday.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Setting the record straight on East Timor
Setting the record straight on East Timor By Irawan Abidin JAKARTA (JP): Instead of the true story of East Timor, an elaborate myth is being foisted upon the world by members and supporters of the minority group that tried and failed to gain power in the wake of Portugal's abrupt withdrawal from its former colony in 1975. Fashioned out of lies and slander, as well as innuendoes against Indonesia, this myth is being disseminated far and wide by the government of Portugal.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to rally on the Jakarta
JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to rally on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday as most issues gained ground in moderate trading. The broad-based Composite Index closed 2.37 points higher at 504.97, while the narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index rose to 120.85 from 119.90. A broker said that the Composite Index was revised with the listing of 115 million rights shares of Plaza Indonesia Realty, which brought the total number of its listed shares to 345 million.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN At A Glance
ASEAN At A Glance Warrants issued for two Iranians BANGKOK (AFP): Thai police have issued warrants for the arrest of two Iranians suspected of involvement in a plot to explode a booby-trapped truck at the Israeli Embassy in March, police said yesterday. A police official identified the two Iranians as Mohammad Lotfollah and Hossein Shahriarifar, both about 40 years old, who were believed to have fled Thailand.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bank Niaga secretary committed suicide: Police
Bank Niaga secretary committed suicide: Police JAKARTA (JP): Police have concluded that a 32-year-old secretary of the privately-owned Bank Niaga who was found dead on April 30 had committed suicide. "Based on all evidence available and information from witnesses, we have concluded that she committed suicide," South Jakarta police precinct chief Lt. Col. Adang Rismanto told The Jakarta Post and Kompas here yesterday.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Incentives offered to concessionaires with sustainable management
Incentives offered to concessionaires with sustainable management JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaloedin Soeryohadikoesoemo is offering incentives to attract forest concessionaires so that they manage their concessions in sustainable ways to guarantee preservation.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC to back clean, diversified energy in Asia
APEC to back clean, diversified energy in Asia TOKYO (Reuter): The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) energy working group will promote cleaner and more diversified energy sources within its 17 member states, group co-chairman Russell Higgins said. "(APEC's) biggest challenge will be underpinning Asia's rapid economic growth whilst maintaining environmental protection," Higgins said in an interview. He added APEC countries already consume half of the world's energy.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Nuryana--a bus conductor who wants to make a difference
Nuryana--a bus conductor who wants to make a difference By Andreas Harsono -- 10 pts Metrolight l/c JAKARTA (JP): Unlike other Jakarta bus conductors who fail to provide their passengers with comfort and safety, 20-year-old Nuryana Suparman is a responsible conductor who places her customers first. Many passengers who watch her in action on the air-conditioned buses of the privately-run Masstrans executive bus company attest to her positive attitude.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest detested, evil miscreants
Police arrest detested, evil miscreants JAKARTA (JP) The Central Jakarta police have arrested six members of the most notorious burglary ring in the city, whose signature method of theft involved burrowing, rat-like, into the heart of their targeted buildings. Maj. Charles Marpaung, head of the Central Jakarta crime investigation unit, told reporters yesterday that the subterranean recidivists, sought for nearly two-years, were arrested early this week.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta, May 28
Where to go in Jakarta, May 28 Jangan hapus: JAMZ, 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.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Many Tebet fire victims not entitled to apartment
Many Tebet fire victims not entitled to apartment JAKARTA (JP): A city official said yesterday many West Tebet fire victims would not be eligible for housing in the government project being built on the site of their former homes. Earlier area residents, who wanted to rebuild their homes, were told that they would have to live in the government apartments. This rankled many, prompting protests by the fire victims.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bankers appoint team to cope with problem loans
Bankers appoint team to cope with problem loans JAKARTA (JP): The Domestic Private Banks Association (Perbanas) ended its two-day congress here last night with a strong commitment to helping its members cope with non-performing loans through its newly established consultative team.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Turkmenistan president to visit Indonesia
Turkmenistan president to visit Indonesia JAKARTA (JP: Turkmenistan President Saparmurat Niyazov is slated to visit Indonesia next week. One Indonesian official sees it as an opportunity for Indonesia to open up a new market for its exports in the Central Asian country. Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said that Niyazov's June 1- 3 visit at President Soeharto's invitation is intended chiefly to explore cooperation in economic, trade, culture and science and technology.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mulya says businesses prospering at expense of labor
Mulya says businesses prospering at expense of labor JAKARTA (JP): Leading human rights lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis is calling for a major overhaul of Indonesia's labor laws, accusing the present legislation of repressing workers. Mulya charged that the law has been abused by government and businesses as a tool to control labor. He spoke at a government seminar on that nation's labor laws. "Many laws are undemocratic, repressive and pro-business and investment," he said.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Garuda spreads its wings
Garuda spreads its wings JAKARTA (JP): The national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has set new schedules for domestic flights which will be effective beginning June 1. The new schedules, including additional services, comprise the Jakarta-Ujungpandang, Jakarta-Medan, Jakarta-Yogyakarta and Yogyakarta-Denpasar routes. A spokesman for Garuda said here yesterday that some of the new schedules offer early morning flights.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Across the Archipelago
Across the Archipelago ABRI restores citizen houses MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The Armed Forces (ABRI), carrying out its civic mission, have rehabilitated 600 houses throughout the province over the past year. ABRI plans to renovate another 600 houses in the coming year, said a local ABRI spokesman, Capt. Rispon Ardie.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police may pick up Kebon Jeruk district head
Police may pick up Kebon Jeruk district head JAKARTA (JP): Police will have to pick up Baban, the head of Kebon Jeruk district in West Jakarta, since he failed to turn up at National Police headquarters despite repeated efforts to summon him in connection with several disputed land ownership certificates that bear his signature. A spokesman for the National Police chief, Col.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/spots/Set 3 kolom box
JP/7/spots/Set 3 kolom box A: Inset 14 pt ML caps, the rest 8pt Univ.55, credit 6 pt JP/alx A SLICE FOR US: Cheang Kok Ming (left), outgoing general manager of Singapore Airlines for Indonesia and his successor Paul Tan, cut a huge farewell and welcome cake during a reception on Tuesday at the Shangri-La hotel, Central Jakarta. B: Inset 14 pts ML caps, the rest 8pt Univ.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Two companies to sell shares to public
Two companies to sell shares to public JAKARTA (JP): A property company and a manufacturer of plastic housewares and electrical appliances will offer new shares to the public next month. PT Mulia Intipelangi, a property company, will sell 25 million new shares, that will account for 17 percent of its enlarged common stock, while PT Ria Star Indonesia, a plastic housewares and electrical appliance producer, will sell six million shares, that will account for 32.43 percent of its enlarged shares.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Photo A : PAM Jaya
Photo A : PAM Jaya A JP/kod NOT YOUR AVERAGE POTHOLE: A laborer (center, in water) receives a hammer from his colleague, while a crowd of children play with water nearby. A water main on Jl. Dewi Sartika, East Jakarta, exploded Wednesday because of heavy pressure from passing vehicles, causing thousands cubic meters of water to be lost. Laborers hired by the City Water Company, PAM Jaya, started repairing the water main yesterday.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Censors reconsider Schindler's List again
Censors reconsider Schindler's List again JAKARTA (JP): The Film Censorship Board has called for another vote next week to determine on whether or not to pass the Oscar- winning film Schindler's List after nullifying the first one last Tuesday on technical grounds. Board Executive Director Soekanto told The Jakarta Post yesterday that Tuesday's vote, which agreed to pass the film subject to cuts, was only attended 22 of the board's 45 members. The required quorum is 23.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Retirement age
Retirement age An interesting question was raised during a seminar held by the SMART Center for Resource Development on preparation for pension age through life fulfillment. This was put forward by former chief of the National Police Gen. (ret.) Awaluddin Djamin. He told the seminar that the government should review and extend the official retirement age for civil servants and military officers.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lopes says pilgrimage to Portugal politically successful
Lopes says pilgrimage to Portugal politically successful JAKARTA (JP): A delegation of East Timorese pilgrims returning from the holy Catholic shrine of Fatima in Portugal this month say their mission has raised Indonesia's standing on the East Timor issue. The harassment against the East Timorese when they arrived at the Portela airport in Lisbon proved to be "a blessing in disguise" because the delegation subsequently won sympathies from the Portuguese government and the public, F.X.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bill on limited liability firms to meet global standard
Bill on limited liability firms to meet global standard JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman told the House of Representatives yesterday that the bill on limited liability companies was written not only to meet the global standard of business activities, but also to implement the economic principles of the 1945 Constitution.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Beijing gets its first ever rock 'n' roll cafe
Beijing gets its first ever rock 'n' roll cafe -------------------------------------------------------------- The Singapore-based Hard Rock Cafe Holdings invited The Jakarta Post to the recent grand opening of Hard Rock Cafe in Beijing. Here is the report. --------------------------------------------------------------- By Harry Bhaskara 1 col 8 pt BEIJING (JP): The very name North Dongsanhuan Rd. in this city's Chaoyang district sounds anachronistic once you step inside this American cafe.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Political openness at home helps RI foreign policy
Political openness at home helps RI foreign policy JAKARTA (JP): The current drive towards increased political openness bodes well for Indonesia's foreign policy as they seek to play a more prominent role in international affairs. But experts discussing the obstacles and challenges to Indonesia's foreign policy here on Thursday believed that something more needs to be done at home if Indonesia wants to gain the full confidence of the international community.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV Today, Saturday, May 28, 1994
TV Today, Saturday, May 28, 1994 TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Sports 3:30 TV Series: The Cave of Golden Rose 4:30 Traditional Dances 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film: Anything for a Laugh 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Pop Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Fashion 8:05 TV Drama: Sejuta Makna 9:00 World News 9:30 Music Program 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S. companies rise on Vietnam investment table
U.S. companies rise on Vietnam investment table HANOI (Reuter): The United States has climbed six places on Vietnam's foreign investment chart in the past month and the amount invested has nearly quadrupled to US$78 million, according to official figures released yesterday. U.S. companies now have 11 projects licensed in Vietnam compared with four projects with capital of $20 million on May 3, the State Committee for Cooperation and Investment (SCCI) said. The May 3 chart marked the first U.S.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/6cap
JP/6/6cap JP/msa Anita Sarawak, an entertainer popular throughout Southeast Asia, performed for three nights last week at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Central Jakarta. American Cinematographer In Little Buddha Siddhartha Gautama (Keanu Reeves) reposes near a pool watched by Jesse (Alex Wiesendanger, in striped shirt), who is believed to be the reincarnation of the revered Lama Dorje.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Philippine court bans East Timor conference
Philippine court bans East Timor conference JAKARTA (JP): A Philippine court issued an order yesterday barring the hosting of a conference on East Timor in Manila later this month which has been the subject of Indonesian protest. The order, obtained by an ally of President Fidel Ramos, put a 20-day hold on the event which was due to start in a suburban state university on May 31, Agence France Press (AFP) reported.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bojonggede people
Bojonggede people live in fear Residents of Bojonggede, Depok who live in newly built housing complexes, are living in fear because of a rash of crime in the area, located just 10 kilometers south of Jakarta. The most recent case, area residents were quoted by Antara as saying, took place at 2.30 a.m. on Thursday when a group of masked men broke into a house being run as a coffee shop. The robbers fled when they were surprised by the owners, who were still awake at the time of the break-in.
Sat, 28 May 1994, 00:00 WIB
Anita Sarawak still enjoys her birthdays
Anita Sarawak still enjoys her birthdays By Lewa Pardomuan and I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Entertainer Anita Sarawak has shown that advancing age need not slow down a career, at least that's the way it looked during her three recent shows here. "I am ready to conquer the world!" declared the Singapore-born star. True to her word, in every show, Anita manages to capture her audience's attention with her exuberant and energetic stage act which is always accompanied by lively banter.