Archive: 9 May 1994
41 articles found
Mon, 09 May 1994
Aircraft fuel depot opens
Aircraft fuel depot opens JAKARTA (JP): The governor of West Nusa Tenggara, Warsito, on Saturday officially dedicated an airplane refueling station at Selaparang airport in Mataram, considered to be the most modern one in the country.
Mon, 09 May 1994
1,000 people captured in Operation Cleansing
1,000 people captured in Operation Cleansing JAKARTA (JP): After nearly a month, the army-sponsored Operation Cleansing has led to the capture of more than 1,000 people.They have been charged with various crimes, and almost four million tablets or capsules of dangerous drugs and some marijuana, a...
Mon, 09 May 1994
Hindarto says new public transit policy to stay in place
Hindarto says new public transit policy to stay in place JAKARTA (JP): All public transportation vehicles, irrespective of their types, must keep their doors closed while in motion, Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto, the City Police Chief, reiterated over the weekend.
Mon, 09 May 1994
By Richard Pedler
By Richard Pedler JAKARTA (JP): Bolivia have a modest soccer tradition, having won only one trophy, the Copa America, 31 years ago. They also hold the worst World Cup Record of any nation. Bolivia played in the first tournament by invitation, and guested again in 1950.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Computers for the blind planned
Computers for the blind planned JAKARTA (JP): The government, to prove its commitment to providing a good education for the handicapped, plans to translate college admission tests into Braille for the blind.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Bureaucracy hampers political parties
Bureaucracy hampers political parties JAKARTA (JP): Political parties in Indonesia will not be able to perform their function as prime movers of democracy, according to a senior politician and a leading political observer.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Where to go in Jakarta, May 9
Where to go in Jakarta, May 9Musico 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.
Mon, 09 May 1994
RI to maintain INRO membership
RI to maintain INRO membership JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is determined to maintain its membership in the International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) even if the results of re-negotiations for a new International Natural Rubber Agreement (INRA) prove to be unacceptable.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Asian aviation seen growing five-fold by 2013
Asian aviation seen growing five-fold by 2013 BEIJING (Reuter): International air passenger traffic in Asia will increase five-fold in the next 20 years to far outstrip the U.S. market, the present world leader, a McDonnell Douglas official said.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Used paper
Used paper dumped in DepokFrom Bisnis IndonesiaHundreds of tons of used paper are dumped every day in front of the Tirta Mandala housing complex gate in Depok, Bogor. Now the housing complex looks like a slum area as hills of brown paper waste bedeck both sides of the gateway.
Mon, 09 May 1994
The trauma of importers
The trauma of importers The phasing out of the Swiss Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS) for the customs inspection of Indonesian imports at points of loading, although planned since 1991, is still worrying businessmen.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Sampdoria puts on show
Sampdoria puts on show for local soccer fanaticsBy Dan Murphy JAKARTA (JP): A relaxed Sampdoria strode onto the pitch at Senayan yesterday with visions dancing in their heads, perhaps, of the white sands and tropical delights of Bali and the prospect of an easy match to spice up their vacation.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Church row
Church row With great interest I read the article Conflict-ridden Batak Church suspends former bishop in The Jakarta Post of March 13, 1994. I am rather surprised, however, at the allegation of HKBP General Secretary S.M.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Guns and
Guns and juvenilesFrom NeracaJuvenile delinquency, in all its forms, has been increasing and has now reached an intolerable condition.Recently, a senior high school student accidentally shot his friend to death while they played with a gun made in a gun factory in Cipacing, West Java.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Live broadcast
Live broadcastFrom PelitaThe Thomas and Uber Cup badminton world championships will start in Jakarta very soon. To be able to follow the event completely, I hope TVRI will broadcast both the semi-finals and finals live, without any breaks for news broadcasts on the hour.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Tip on improving Windows performance with a swap file
Tip on improving Windows performance with a swap file JAKARTA (JP): You simply have to have lots of memory when you work with Windows applications. While 4 MB is the minimum, 8 MB is the current standard and 16 MB is not a luxury.
Mon, 09 May 1994
False President's 'grandson' arrested
False President's 'grandson' arrested JAKARTA (JP): Police are still questioning a young man who falsely claimed to be a grandson of President Soeharto.Roy Kurniawan, 22, a resident of Jl. Delima V No. 8 at the Poris Jaya Steel housing complex in Jati Rahayu, Pondok Gede in Bekasi, was nabbed by...
Mon, 09 May 1994
New academic
New academic degree for Hendro Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Hendroprijono received a law degree from a military college late last week, bringing to two the university degrees the two-star general has achieved this year.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Send us teachers!
Send us teachers!From KompasSince 1988 most children of Long Apari village in Kutai district, East Kalimantan have not been able to attend school because there are no teachers available. I learned of this when I had an assignment there.
Mon, 09 May 1994
E. Timor joins Aussie expo
E. Timor joins Aussie expo JAKARTA (JP): East Timor will participate in a trade exhibition entitled "Northern Territory Expo '94" in Darwin, Australia, according to an official.Anjar Asmara, chief of East Timor's trade office, was quoted by Antara as saying in the province's capital city of Dili...
Mon, 09 May 1994
Instability too costly for Indonesia, Feisal says
Instability too costly for Indonesia, Feisal says JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung says the price that Indonesia pays for turmoil like that witnessed in Medan, North Sumatra, last month is too expensive for the nation to bear.
Mon, 09 May 1994
KL to build steel plant
KL to build steel plantKUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Chinese company is to partner firms from Hong Kong and Singapore to build a giant steel plant in Malaysia's southern Johore state, a deal spurned two years ago by Taiwan, officials said Saturday. "Johore has found a new foreign investor for the project.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Across the Archipelago
Across the ArchipelagoMarsinah's death - one year later NGANJUK, East Java: Various local and national organizations took turns holding processions to the local cemetery on Sunday to mark the first anniversary of the death of Marsinah, the martyred labor activist who is buried here.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Can democratic RI accept Romo Mangun?
Can democratic RI accept Romo Mangun? YOGYAKARTA (JP): As Yusuf Bilyarto Mangunwijaya, a.k.a. Romo (Father) Mangun, turned 65 last week, a close friend asked the often controversial figure if he would remain controversial in a democratic Indonesia.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Freed Sanusi holds no grudges, remains critical
Freed Sanusi holds no grudges, remains critical JAKARTA (JP): H.M. Sanusi, who was released on parole on Friday, holds no grudges against the government for sending him to jail in 1985 for a series of bombings he insists to this day that were not his doing.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Toto to increase authorized capital
Toto to increase authorized capital JAKARTA (JP): PT Surya Toto Indonesia, a manufacturer of sanitary wares and plumbing fittings, will increase its authorized capital from Rp 40 billion to Rp 150 billion, says the company's president, Mardjoeki Atmadiredja.
Mon, 09 May 1994
JP/3/Focus/0 set 12pts U75 1 col 2 lines
JP/3/Focus/0 set 12pts U75 1 col 2 linesMcDonald's art awardsStarting in July, McDonald's Indonesia, in coordination with the Mataram Group, will present the art Pratisara Adi Karya awards annually to those who have outstanding performance in the field of art.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Suwandi savior in Indonesia's 3-2 win over South Korea
Suwandi savior in Indonesia's 3-2 win over South KoreaBy Dwiatmanta JAKARTA (JP): The teenage Suwandi was the hero and toast of Indonesia yesterday when he scored the decisive point to give the hosts a hard-earned but well-deserved 3-2 victory over South Korea in their Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group...
Mon, 09 May 1994
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Puppet Show: Peter Pan and the Pirates 3:05 Music Program 3:30 Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 Student Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Health and Environment 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: Jakarta 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Foreign Reports 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama: Sang...
Mon, 09 May 1994
Marriott coming soon to Jakarta
Marriott coming soon to Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Marriott Corporation, an American hotel, resort and suite management firm, will expand its business in Indonesia by operating a luxury hotel in Jakarta.Sarah Simon, a spokesperson for Marriott in Washington D.C.
Mon, 09 May 1994
E. Timorese group leaves for Portugal for pilgrimage
E. Timorese group leaves for Portugal for pilgrimage JAKARTA (JP): An East Timorese delegation left for an unprecedented visit to Portugal last night amidst signs of progress at the UN talks.The talks concerned the future of their homeland which has been the subject of contention between Jakarta...
Mon, 09 May 1994
Lee wants to see
Lee wants to see one-man-two votes SINGAPORE (Reuter): Former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew has again raised the prospect of changing the voting system in the island republic to "some-men-two-votes", according to a report in the main local newspaper yesterday.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Indonesian films
Indonesian films sexually excitingFrom NeracaIn the beginning I was confused while trying to figure out exactly what Indonesian films are trying to achieve. Is it for the sake of money?Everyone will agree that when it comes to money one can do anything regardless of the negative aspects.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Actress Ayu Azhari sentenced to four months probation for assault
Actress Ayu Azhari sentenced to four months probation for assault JAKARTA (JP): An actress sentenced to four months probation Saturday for assaulting her costume designer said she will go on the haj pilgrimage next year.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Films and morals
Films and moralsFrom NeracaI am usually less than excited when a friend invites me to watch Indonesian films. I usually find obscene pictures which could have a bad impact on morality. However, I like the ones which do not contain pornographic scenes.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Welcome to the Cyberspace
Welcome to the CyberspaceBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Wow! Do you believe it? Cybermania has hit Indonesia so soon? I have received letters and faxes eagerly asking for information on access to Internet.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Local company to bid for power project
Local company to bid for power project JAKARTA (JP): PT Inti Karya Persada Teknik (IKPT), a major private engineering company, will contend with a foreign consortium by bidding to construct a combined-cycle power plant at Tambak Lorok in the Central Java capital of Semarang.
Mon, 09 May 1994
JP/3/BASUKI
JP/3/BASUKI Basuki's killer gets 15 years JAKARTA (JP): Amiruddin, alias Nanda, a 23-year-old former Metromini bus conductor on trial for murdering noted painter Basuki Abdullah, was sentenced to 15 years in prison by a district court Saturday.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Associations and
Associations and nationalism Minister of Defense and Security Gen. Edi Sudradjat gave his support to the establishment of the Association of Indonesian National Intellectuals (ICKI) initiated by Krisnadwipayana University Rector R. Muhono and backed by 17 private universities.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Indosat to hit the road to sell shares
Indosat to hit the road to sell shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Indosat, the state-owned international communications monopoly, will launch a road show in the near future in conjunction with the firm's plan to sell shares on both the international and domestic markets.
Mon, 09 May 1994
Transmigration has loftier goals: Soeharto
Transmigration has loftier goals: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): According to President Soeharto, the government's transmigration program has other, more lofty objectives than simply moving people from the crowded parts of Java and Bali to other, less populated islands.