Archive: 19 August 1994
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Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Angkot transport in Bandung
Angkot transport in BandungFrom Pikiran RakyatOn the morning of Aug. 8, my 18-year daughter rode the popular Angkot public transport car from Karapitan to Merdeka road in Bandung. When she got out of the car, she had barely touched the ground when the Angkot sped away -- leaving her unconscious at...
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
The Koreans have yet to reach settlement
The Koreans have yet to reach settlement The Jakarta Post Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin analyses and comments on the initial agreement attained by North Korea and the United States after their third round of high-level talks in Geneva last week.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
NU offers to bring Arqam into its fold in case of ban
NU offers to bring Arqam into its fold in case of ban JAKARTA (JP): Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia's largest Moslem organization, has offered to bring Al Arqam into its fold if the government bans the Malaysia-based Islamic movement.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Independence speech
Independence speech In his speech at the House of Representatives (DPR) to mark Independence Day, President Soeharto explicitly placed Indonesia in the global context. Some nations have been successful in raising the prosperity and the prestige of their people.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
No Paper
No PaperIn observance of Prophet Muhammad's birthday The Jakarta Post will not appear tomorrow. The Post will resume publication on Monday. -- Publisher
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Jakarta's PPP chapter gives its support to Ismail Hasan
Jakarta's PPP chapter gives its support to Ismail Hasan JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta chapter of the United Development Party (PPP) yesterday announced its support for the candidacy of the party's incumbent chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum, for the upcoming election that will take place in Jakarta this...
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Kalijodoh brothels closed
Kalijodoh brothels closed The West Jakarta administration have closed 29 brothels at the Kalijodoh, unauthorized redlight district as part of the city administration sponsored campaign against prostitution.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Ten pro-democracy students to be released
Ten pro-democracy students to be released JAKARTA (JP): Ten students jailed on charges of insulting President Soeharto will soon be released by order of the Supreme Court, their lawyers said yesterday.Student sources said their colleagues, nine in the Salemba penitentiary and one in Pondok Bambu...
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Convicts pass school exams
Convicts pass school exams MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Twenty-nine inmates of the Mataram Correctional Institution recently passed their examinations to obtain the equivalent of a primary school diploma.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Confusing signals
Confusing signals Set against the spirit of deregulation which has long been the hallmark of the Indonesian government, the recent official comments on the protection of petrochemical plants are ringing out confusing signals.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Near-miss reported at KL airport
Near-miss reported at KL airport KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): An airline pilot suddenly aborted landing his Boeing 737 to avoid crashing into another passenger jet at Kuala Lumpur's international airport on Tuesday, aviation officials said yesterday.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Aussie court upholds Timor Gap treaty
Aussie court upholds Timor Gap treaty CANBERRA (AFP): Australia's High Court yesterday endorsed the government's right to sign a treaty with Indonesia to exploit the rich undersea oil fields between the two countries.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Indonesia likely to give Asian Games soccer a miss
Indonesia likely to give Asian Games soccer a miss JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia appears poised to bail out of the soccer competition of the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima, Japan this October.Executive chairman of the national sports governing body (KONI) Soeweno said yesterday that the All-Indonesia...
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
PSN may enter RP
PSN may enter RP MANILA (AFP): A subsidiary of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) is eying an alliance with Indonesian, Singaporean and U.S. firms for a US$900 million satellite-based mobile telephone system in Asia, an official said yesterday.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Alatas denies inviting Taiwan's president to APEC
Alatas denies inviting Taiwan's president to APEC JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas yesterday denied reports that Indonesia has invited Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Meeting scheduled for November.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * 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 12:30 a.m.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
AT&T awarded contracts
AT&T awarded contracts JAKARTA (JP): PT Telkom, the state-owned domestic telecommunication company, has awarded four contracts worth more than US$100 million to AT&T of the United States for the supply and installation of digital switching and transmission equipment, fiber optic cables and...
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
12 top crossers in Bandung race
12 top crossers in Bandung race JAKARTA (JP): The international motorcross championship series will resume on Aug. 27-28 in Bandung, West Java, where 12 world- beaters are pitted against local riders.Big names from Australia, Japan, New Zealand and several European countries have confirmed their...
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Aussie, RI ministers to meet on economy
Aussie, RI ministers to meet on economy JAKARTA (JP): Four Indonesian and five Australian ministers will meet in Canberra next week to advance the bilateral economic agenda for the next two years, a spokesman for the Australian Ministry for Foreign Affairs said yesterday.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Unqualified opinion for Pertamina from BPKP
Unqualified opinion for Pertamina from BPKP JAKARTA (JP): The Government Audit Agency (BPKP) yesterday awarded an 'unqualified' opinion on the 1992-93 financial statement of the state oil company Pertamina, making it the fifth such opinion in the last five years.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
EasyCall
EasyCall In response to Mr. Ahmad Sidik's comments regarding his service from PT. Telematrixindo (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 10, 1994) we wish to comment as follows:First, we apologize to Mr. Sidik for any inconvenience which may have been caused.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Young Designers Contest 1994: In search of distinction
Young Designers Contest 1994: In search of distinctionBy Dini Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Fashion designers from Europe and North America are looking to "the Orient" for inspiration.In his spring and summer collections, Jean Paul-Gaultier dressed his models in nose-rings and bright saris as an homage to...
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Expo by 49 artists marks Independence anniversary
Expo by 49 artists marks Independence anniversary JAKARTA (JP): Highlighting the 49th anniversary of Indonesia's independence, Edwin's Gallery holds a ten-day exhibition to last until Sunday evening, presenting realistic, surrealistic, expressionistic and abstract works of 49 local painters.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Organda insists on raising fares for public transit
Organda insists on raising fares for public transit JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Chapter of Public Transport Owners' Organization (Organda DKI) has insisted on its proposal for an increase in the fares of public transit vehicles despite the government's strong objection towards the proposal.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Fire destroys Lampung forest
Fire destroys Lampung forest BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Fire razed some 2,000 hectares of forest in the Mesuji district in North Lampung this week.A.S.M. Panjaitan, the Lampung Forestry Chief, said the fire has caused financial losses exceeding Rp 4 billion ($1.9 million).
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Bush to visit RI
Bush to visit RI JAKARTA (JP): Former United States President George Bush will visit Indonesia following the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum leaders meeting to address regional economic and political issues, says an executive of the U.S.-based Citibank.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Woman caterer wanted over food poisoning
Woman caterer wanted over food poisoning JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta police are still searching for a female caterer who provided meals believed to have caused an outbreak of food poisoning among workers of PT Charoen Pokphand Indonesia on Wednesday."We are still looking for the woman," Lt. Col.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
121 city officials brought under heel
121 city officials brought under heel Governor Surjadi Soedirdja announced that he has dismissed 19 city officials and sternly punished 102 others for various violations.The governor made the announcement at a flag raising ceremony marking Independence Day at City Hall on Tuesday.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
E. Timor history lesson on trial
E. Timor history lesson on trial DILI, East Timor: Primary and high schools in the province this year begin learning the history of East Timor as a supplement to Indonesian history.East Timor Education Chief Soekarman said that teaching East Timor history is still on trial and therefore the books...
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
UNPAR choir at Erasmus Huis
UNPAR choir at Erasmus Huis The Bandung-based Parahyangan University (UNPAR) choir will present a special concert at the Erasmus Huis on Saturday and Sunday.The concert will feature a Capella classical music compositions written by Romantic composers such as Anton Bruckner, Camille Saint Saens, C.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Kazakhstan's foreign minister begins two day visit
Kazakhstan's foreign minister begins two day visit JAKARTA (JP): Foreign Minister Kanat Saudabayev of Kazakhstan arrived at Halim Perdanakusuma airport last night to begin a two- day visit to Indonesia.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Indonesia to upgrade Taiwan office
Indonesia to upgrade Taiwan office TAIPEI (Reuter): Indonesia, which has no diplomatic ties with Taiwan, is to upgrade its presence in Taipei because of rapidly growing business links, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce Chairman John Oetoro said.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
The government gives hope to convicts serving life-terms
The government gives hope to convicts serving life-terms JAKARTA (JP): The government's move to give prisoners serving life sentences the chance to redeem themselves and regain their freedom is being hailed by a member of the National Commission on Human Rights.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices closed generally higher on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday, with most issues gaining ground in a light trading.The broad-based Composite Index closed 9.28 points higher at 492.87 yesterday, as compared to 483.59 on Tuesday.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Sempati to use Garuda's service facilities
Sempati to use Garuda's service facilities JAKARTA (JP): The privately-owned Sempati Air will utilize the maintenance facilities of state-owned Garuda Indonesia under a memorandum of understanding signed by the two companies here yesterday.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Mass fumigation for dengue planned
Mass fumigation for dengue planned The Central Jakarta Health Office will carry out a mass fumigation in six districts the mayoralty in November for free to prevent the spread of hemorrhagic dengue fever in line with the increasing number of victims in the past six months.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
A Letter from Australia: `Bahasa' is popular in Australia
A Letter from Australia: `Bahasa' is popular in Australia "I write this column in a hope that we will increase our understanding of each other. It is essential for us, as neighbors, to be friends in the region.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Punish sex workers
Punish sex workersFrom NeracaI fully support the police's measures to curb the sex business and gambling activities in large cities like Jakarta, Bandung and Semarang and also in Bali. Such businesses always have a negative impact which ultimately leads to crime.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Gas station owners not informed of relocation plan
Gas station owners not informed of relocation plan JAKARTA (JP): An executive of the gas station owners' association said that the union has not received official notice from the city administration about the planned relocation of gas stations which occupy areas formerly designated for use as parks.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
HK firm gets stake in Bakrie & Brothers
HK firm gets stake in Bakrie & BrothersBy Frits H. Pangemanan HONG KONG (JP): AIG Investment Corp. (Asia) Ltd., a Hong Kong financial company, signed an agreement here yesterday to purchase PT Bakrie & Brothers shares worth US$125 million to support the latter's expansion programs.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
China, Vietnam talks failed
China, Vietnam talks failed HANOI (Reuter): Vietnam said yesterday it had failed to reach agreement with China in talks this week on the disputed Spratly and Paracel Islands in the South China Sea but they agreed to keep talking.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Climbers saved from forest fire
Climbers saved from forest fire SALATIGA, Central Java: Search and Rescue (SAR) officers have saved nine hikers and their two guides who were trapped in a raging forest fire on the slopes of Mt. Merbabu.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Final try out for sepak takraw
Final try out for sepak takraw JAKARTA (JP): The national sepak takraw team will leave for Thailand tomorrow for a series of friendly matches which serve as the final try out prior to the Asian Games in Hiroshima, Japan in October.Coach Aris Medeng said yesterday that during the Aug.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Matori makes scathing attack on PPP leader
Matori makes scathing attack on PPP leader JAKARTA (JP): United Development Party (PPP) Secretary General Matori Abdul Djalil -- with an eye on the party leadership -- made a scathing attack yesterday on incumbent chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum, saying that the party's poor showing in the last...
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Indonesia will continue forestry ads overseas
Indonesia will continue forestry ads overseas JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forestry Community (MPI) will continue advertising in other countries to inform people of Indonesia's sustainable forestry development, in spite of a recent suspension of television commercials in Britain.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
1800 families relocated for container terminal plan
1800 families relocated for container terminal plan JAKARTA (JP): Nearly 1,800 families from the 9,037 in the North Koja subdistrict, North Jakarta have been relocated to pave the way for the construction of the new container terminal.S.J.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Tansil to appeal against corruption indictment
Tansil to appeal against corruption indictment JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Eddy Tansil plans to appeal the 17- year prison term handed to him by a Jakarta court last week for swindling the government out of $448 million, his lawyers said yesterday.F.X.L.
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Cartoon: I'm Telling 3:05 Science Film: Langka dan Unik 3:30 TV Series: Wars in Peace 4:00 Students' Quiz 4:30 Flora & Fauna 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Cultural Program 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 7:00 Evening News 7:30...
Fri, 19 Aug 1994
Govt wants returning workers to use Damri bus
Govt wants returning workers to use Damri bus JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Manpower is urging Indonesian workers returning from work assignments abroad, especially women, to use a special bus fleet provided by the state transportation company PT Damri.