Archive: 18 August 1994
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Thu, 18 Aug 1994
National stability under threat: Wahono
National stability under threat: Wahono JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Wahono warns that poor human resources, low productivity, unemployment and foreign interference may threaten the stability that Indonesia yearns to develop.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Success and challenges
Success and challenges President Soeharto's annual State of the Nation Address to mark Independence Day, besides serving as contemplation of our statehood experience over the last year, also gives an accounting of the overall development in the 1993-1994 fiscal year that ended last March.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
RI foreign policy enters a new phase
RI foreign policy enters a new phase JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said yesterday that the start of the Second Long Term Development Plan (PJPT II) marks a new era in the country's foreign policy.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Incentives planned for bank mergers
Incentives planned for bank mergers JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad announced Tuesday that the government will offer incentives to encourage small banks to merge among themselves or with larger ones.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
1,422 criminals regain their freedom this year
1,422 criminals regain their freedom this year JAKARTA (JP): The 49th anniversary of Indonesia's Independence Day yesterday saw 1,422 convicts walk to freedom. While for 15,379 others, the day brought them one step closer to a return to society.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Indonesia's Yayuk moves to Canadian Open third round
Indonesia's Yayuk moves to Canadian Open third round MONTREAL (Agencies): Indonesia's Yayuk Basuki continued her successful preparation for the U.S. Open by beating 10th seed Magdalena Maleeva of Bulgaria 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 to reach the third round of the US$750,000 Canadian Open here on Tuesday.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Independence Day reflection
Independence Day reflection Every time we observe our Independence Day we have to thank God for we have succeeded in improving our economy so that the level of the people's prosperity is raised, the number of people living below the poverty line has decreased and infra-structures have been built...
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Refugees to leave Galang Island by 1995: Official
Refugees to leave Galang Island by 1995: Official JAKARTA (JP): A Ministry of Foreign Affairs official says he is confident that Galang Island in the Riau archipelago will be free from Vietnamese and Cambodian boat people by 1995.Director of Security F.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Small change withheld
Small change withheldFrom MerdekaNot giving small change has become a habitual practice among some cashiers of the state electricity company, PLN, especially the cashiers at the company's office in Depok.When they don't return larger amounts of money it becomes a problem.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Investing on convicts pays
Investing on convicts pays JAKARTA (JP): People with money to spare might want to consider an offer from Central Java Governor Soewardi -- invest in a business run within the confines of prison facilities.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Typhoon `Fred' threatens RP
Typhoon `Fred' threatens RP MANILA (AFP): Typhoon Fred, packing maximum winds of 120 kilometers (74 miles) an hour, was bearing down on the extreme northern Philippines yesterday, the weather bureau here said.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Chinese cautious of Brazil's challenge
Chinese cautious of Brazil's challenge JAKARTA (JP): Chinese spikers rated Brazil their toughest competition in the first leg of the world women's volleyball grand prix championship which starts here tomorrow.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Village funds misappropriated
Village funds misappropriated SEMARANG, Central Java: A local councilor said that the funds under a presidential aid program earmarked for poor villages have been misappropriated by officials.Deputy chief of Commission A at the Central Java legislative council Djihad Mahya said strong indications...
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Great tasks face the nation in the next 25 years
Great tasks face the nation in the next 25 years Following are excerpts from the provisional translation of President Soeharto's State Address delivered at the plenary session of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Aug. 16 on the occasion of Indonesia's 49th Independence Day on Aug. 17.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Police foil gambling
Police foil gambling PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Police have arrested four men suspected of organizing gambling activities at a three-star hotel.One of the detainees is a Malaysian citizen, according to Antara.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Joop promises open tender for 2 million telephone lines
Joop promises open tender for 2 million telephone lines JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave vows that the tender for the installation of two million telephone lines in the coming five years will be open and transparent.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
DPR wants govt to consult before imposing protection
DPR wants govt to consult before imposing protection JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives (DPR) have urged the government to consult the legislative body before imposing any tariff protection policy for industrial ventures to avoid irregularities or collusion with businesses.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
President Soeharto remarks on openness triggers debate
President Soeharto remarks on openness triggers debate JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's reiteration on Tuesday of the need to maintain political stability sparked debate on whether the government intends to close the gates of political openness.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
DPR, economist urge review of policy on greater equity
DPR, economist urge review of policy on greater equity JAKARTA (JP): A noted economist and members of the House of Representatives (DPR) are urging the government to review its policy on redistribution of income and development of small businesses so that greater social and economic equity can be...
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Success in business
Success in business I believe if we are to succeed in life we must be endowed with a good measure of "good luck". Many rich and successful Indonesian business people, who are affluent even according to international standards, do not possess the two basic requirements for business, namely...
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
New Italian diner at Mandarin
New Italian diner at Mandarin Pasta and pizzas are being served around the clock at the new Zigolini Italian Restaurant and Bar which replaces the Club Room at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Central Jakarta.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Malaysia gropes soccer bribery
Malaysia gropes soccer bribery KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's police and anti-corruption agency will screen all local teams participating in the national premier league amid widespread allegations of match-fixing, officials said yesterday.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Free IDs for elderly people
Free IDs for elderly people South Jakarta Mayor H. Pardjoko handed out free citizenship documents to 50 elderly people in connection with Independence Day celebrations.The 50 elderly people, who live in Kebayoran Baru, received the IDs at a ceremony in the auditorium of the mayor's office on...
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
KL lifts ban on currency swaps for foreigners
KL lifts ban on currency swaps for foreigners KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's central bank has announced an end to a six-month old ban on swap deals by banks with non- residents in another move to woo back foreign funds and prop up the local fledgling capital market.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Police bust drug traffickers
Police bust drug traffickers PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Local police have foiled attempts by five different people to distribute marijuana in the area, seizing 40 kilograms of marijuana in all.Spokesman for the Southern Sumatra Police, Capt. Karno, told Antara that one suspect was apprehended on Aug.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Artists International back to aid Red Cross
Artists International back to aid Red CrossBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): They were back again, the Artists International, a group of opera singers that undertakes tours every year to Asian countries under the auspice of the Sime Darby Group, the main sponsor behind the 4-year old event.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Operation of night transportation okayed
Operation of night transportation okayed JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has given the green light to a municipal agency's plan to operate public transportation vehicles at night to support the city's service and trade sectors.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Chrisye to perform at JHCC tomorrow
Chrisye to perform at JHCC tomorrow Melancholic singer Chrisye will perform a solo show at the Plenary Hall of the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center tomorrow.Sammy W., the marketing supervisor for the concert, said Tuesday it will be jointly sponsored by the private television broadcaster RCTI and...
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Government may impose tax on CPO exports
Government may impose tax on CPO exports JAKARTA (JP): The government is mulling over the imposition of a progressive tax on exports of crude palm oil (CPO) to guarantee an adequate supply of the commodity on the domestic market.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Chinese in school curriculum
Chinese in school curriculumFrom Media IndonesiaThe recent government decision to allow tourist brochures with Chinese characters is too superficial.Looking at regional realities the government should also include Japanese characters in its decision judging from the economic potential of these two...
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Senior journalist dies
Senior journalist dies JAKARTA: Djohan Akbar, a senior journalist for a number of press publications, died on Tuesday of pneumonia.Djohan was 74 years of age. He is survived by his wife, eight children and seven grandchildren. He was buried yesterday in Pasar Minggu.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Agreement on tiger breeding signed
Agreement on tiger breeding signed BOGOR (JP): The management of Taman Safari Indonesia, the company managing the Safari zoological park in Cisarua, Bogor, and PT Crown Pacific Jaya signed a memorandum of understanding for funding on Tuesday.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Superbike riders arrive here
Superbike riders arrive here JAKARTA (JP): All but one of the overseas participants arrived here yesterday for Sunday's international superbike race at Sentul circuit in West Java.American world champion Scott Russell delayed his arrival until today while his closest rivals Carl Fogerty of England...
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
No permits for unscrupulous developers, Surjadi warns
No permits for unscrupulous developers, Surjadi warns JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has said that the city administration will not give new permits to property developers who refuse to construct social and public facilities.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
KL's TA stockbrokers expand into RI
KL's TA stockbrokers expand into RI KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian-based TA Securities yesterday said it was buying an 85 percent stake in an Indonesian stockbroking firm, Swadana Cipta Efekindo (SCE), to become the third brokerage to expand into Indonesia in the last three months.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Garuda still using baggage firm despite press barrage
Garuda still using baggage firm despite press barrage JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Airlines is unlikely to terminate its contract with the company entrusted with baggage handling at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport despite allegations employees have been rifling passenger's bags.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Census of street traders planned
Census of street traders planned The city administration will soon hold a census of street traders in order to get accurate data on the number of people doing business in this informal sector.Kasirin, a subdivision head at the City Population Office, told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday that...
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Jakarta receives award for achievement in development
Jakarta receives award for achievement in development JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta has been named a recipient of the long awaited Parasamya Purnakarya Nugraha, a meritorious award given to provinces for the most outstanding achievement in development over the past five years.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The price surge continued on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) on Tuesday, with most shares booking significant gains in active trading.The broad-based Composite Index rose by 5.5 points to close at 483.59 on Tuesday, as compared to 478.03 on the previous day.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
SBSI chief formally charged with inciting Medan riots
SBSI chief formally charged with inciting Medan riots JAKARTA (JP): Muchtar Pakpahan, the chairman of the outlawed Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI), has been formally charged with inciting the riots in Medan last April.National Police Chief Spokesman Brig. Gen.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Returning workers told to be discreet with cash
Returning workers told to be discreet with cash JAKARTA (JP): City councilors are encouraging Indonesians returning from work assignments abroad to travel cash-light to better escape extortionists lurking around the Soekarno-Hatta airport.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Soeharto warns of danger of anarchy
Soeharto warns of danger of anarchy JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto says Indonesia must move cautiously towards democracy given the nation's huge diversity and brief experience at nation building."What we really need is a responsible openness," Soeharto said in his State of the Nation address on...
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Japanese firms win RI jobs
Japanese firms win RI jobs TOKYO (AFP): Three major Japanese trading firms have each won orders from the Indonesian government to build thermal power plants in Java by 1997 worth a total 180 billion yen (US$1.8 billion), company spokesmen said yesterday.Marubeni Corp.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
W. Jakarta plans laser disc inventory
W. Jakarta plans laser disc inventory The West Jakarta Office of the Ministry of Information will hold a mayoralty-wide inventory at shops selling and renting laser discs.Muhayat, the head of the West Jakarta information office, said yesterday the inventory is aimed at preventing the distribution...
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Merbabu forests razed by fire
Merbabu forests razed by fire SALATIGA, Central Java: Several hectares of forest on Mount Merbabu in Ampel and Getasan districts have been destroyed by fire.The authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
KL to auction sunken treasure
KL to auction sunken treasure KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia will auction in Amsterdam $20 million worth of treasure recovered from a British ship that sank in the Straits of Malacca in 1817, the Star newspaper said yesterday.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Free buses attract people
Free buses attract people SURABAYA, East Java: Hundreds of people enjoyed free bus rides on Wednesday during the celebration of Indonesia's 49th Independence Day.Bus companies allowed passengers to travel free to mark the holiday.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
CONDOLENCES
CONDOLENCES The management and staff of The Jakarta Post express their deepest condolences on the death of Mr. Djohan Akbar, former member of the editorial staff of the newspaper, in Jakarta on Aug. 16, 1994.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
KL bans gays on TV programs
KL bans gays on TV programs KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia has banned homosexuals and transvestites from appearing on the country's state-run television network, Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), a top official said yesterday."Any artiste who is proven to be a gay will come under the ban.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
More low-cost apartments needed
More low-cost apartments needed JAKARTA (JP): A deputy governor wants PD Pembangunan Sarana Jaya, a city-owned construction company, to build more low-cost apartments to meet the escalating demand for housing among the low-income bracket.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Proton to enter Europe
Proton to enter Europe KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian national car maker, Proton, said yesterday it was appointing distributors in France, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands in a bid to penetrate the European market.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Mahathir to discuss yen with Murayama
Mahathir to discuss yen with Murayama KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said he would raise Malaysia's trade and investment problems with Japan during talks with his Japanese counterpart Tomiichi Murayama, scheduled to arrive here next week.
Thu, 18 Aug 1994
Councilors want city parks to be rebuilt soon
Councilors want city parks to be rebuilt soon JAKARTA (JP): The City Council is urging the City Park Office to speed up the implementation of programs concerning areas formerly designated for green areas but which were used for the development of gas stations and other projects instead.