Archive: 29 August 1994
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Boosting development of less developed villages
Boosting development of less developed villages The government is allocating a special budget, beginning this fiscal year, to improve the livelihood of villagers in less developed regions. The budget is expected to cover a period of three years in the current planning.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Thailand nixes RI offer
Thailand nixes RI offer BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand's Commerce Ministry has turned down an offer to exchange Thai agricultural products for Indonesian aircraft because of an ongoing trade imbalance, news reports said Saturday.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Murayama first to lay wreath at war memorial
Murayama first to lay wreath at war memorial SINGAPORE (AFP): Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama yesterday became the first Japanese leader to honor Singaporeans killed during the Japanese occupation in the latest test of his campaign to repair his country's image.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Peace commission applauded
Peace commission applauded DILI, East Timor: The church's recent initiative to form Commission for Peace and Justice has been widely praised by local community leaders.They hope that the commission will help to create more respect for human rights in the predominantly Roman Catholic province.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
World's oldest communist insurgences fizzling out in RP
World's oldest communist insurgences fizzling out in RP Is one of the world's oldest communist insurgencies fizzling out in the Philippines? Johanna Son of Inter Press Service reports. MANILA (IPS): According to a joke doing the rounds in diplomatic circles in the Philippine capital, the only...
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
S. Jakarta to have low-cost apartments
S. Jakarta to have low-cost apartments JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta mayoralty administration plans to appropriate a 17.3 hectare plot of land in West Tebet for the development of low-cost apartments.M.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
AIDS
AIDSFrom KompasKompas (July 27, 1994) published a news article about AIDS cases in Indonesia. The article relates about the plan to change the Koja General Hospital in North Jakarta into an AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) Hospital, the first of its kind in Indonesia, and at the same...
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Professor for Haryono
Professor for Haryono BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: State Minister of Population/Chairman of the Coordinating Board for Family Planning Haryono Suyono will be named honorary professor in community health from the Surabaya-based Airlangga University.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Kiwi rider shines at motocross c'ship
Kiwi rider shines at motocross c'ship BANDUNG (JP): Damont Smith of New Zealand, riding a Suzuki RM, won the 125cc International Lucky Strike Motocross Championship here yesterday after collecting a total of 50 points.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Japan delays decision on EAEC
Japan delays decision on EAEC KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama on Saturday said it was premature for Tokyo to decide whether to join the East Asian Economic Caucus (EAEC), a Malaysian plan that will remain stalled without Asia's trade powerhouse.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Ismail Hasan's reelection by no means certain
Ismail Hasan's reelection by no means certain JAKARTA (JP): The reelection of Ismail Hasan Metareum as chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) is by no means certain as the party begins its congress today.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Russia, S. Korea move to semis of Independence Cup
Russia, S. Korea move to semis of Independence Cup JAKARTA (JP): Top contender Russia, which finished first in Group A, will challenge the tenacious South Korean Army, the runner-up of Group B, in one semifinal of the Fifth Independence Cup while Saudi Arabia, the champion of Group B, will face the...
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
TV Today: Monday, August 29, 1994
TV Today: Monday, August 29, 1994TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Peter Pan & the Pirates 3:00 Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 Students' Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Cultural program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Profession 7:00...
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Banks strive to recoup Robby's debts
Banks strive to recoup Robby's debts JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bumi Daya (BBD) and Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) are searching for ways of tackling Robby Tjahyadi's debt arrears of around Rp 500 billion (US$239 million) at the two state banks.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Volatile oil prices dip to lowest level in four months
Volatile oil prices dip to lowest level in four months LONDON (AFP): Oil prices showed the most dramatic movement during last week, falling to their lowest level for four months at the beginning of the week, before rising later, while palm oil soared to its highest price in over ten years.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Australia takes bronze medal
Australia takes bronze medal PENANG, Malaysia (Reuter): Two first-half goals by left- winger Greg Corbitt drove Australia to a 4-0 victory over Malaysia and the bronze medal at the Sultan Rajah Azlam Shah yesterday.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Japan inaugurates ultra-modern International Kansai airport
Japan inaugurates ultra-modern International Kansai airport TOKYO (AFP): It has been an engineer's nightmare and a magnet for terrorist wrath, but today, Japan inaugurates its International Kansai airport, a mammoth project on the sea near Osaka designed to become the main gateway to Asia.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Business Review Forum
Business Review Forum JAKARTA (JP): A business forum which will provide facilities for dialogs between businessmen and government policy makers will be launched during the second anniversary celebration of the Economic & Business Review Indonesia weekly magazine at the Jakarta Convention Center...
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Seasonal workers
Seasonal workersFrom JayakartaDuring the dry season many people leave their home towns when the harvest fails and head for Jakarta to try their luck. Jakarta has proven to be the best choice for them. We realize that the unemployment problem in Jakarta is crucial.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Japan shows the way into Chinese insurance market
Japan shows the way into Chinese insurance marketBy Geoffrey Murray BEIJING (Kyodo): China is finally opening up the domestic insurance business for foreign involvement, creating vast opportunities for Japanese insurers.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Oil industry to be provided telecommunication services
Oil industry to be provided telecommunication services JAKARTA (JP): PT Elnusa, a subsidiary of the state-owned oil company Pertamina, will establish a subsidiary to provide satellite communication services for oil industry activities, an executive says.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Phase military out of civil service: General
Phase military out of civil service: General JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) should start phasing its officers out of professional positions in the bureaucracy, a respected military man says.Lt. Gen. (ret.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Traffic fines to rise up to 100% as of next month
Traffic fines to rise up to 100% as of next month JAKARTA (JP): The government has announced that it will increase traffic fines up to 100 percent as of September in Jakarta as part of a plan to enhance motorists' obedience to traffic laws.City Police Chief Maj. Gen.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Better protection of Sulawesi forests
Better protection of Sulawesi forests UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Governor HZ Basri Palaguna pledged Saturday to intensify forestry control.Palaguna said forestry development faced major challenges such as the increasing amount of unproductive land, fires and illegal logging by nomadic farmers.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Irian woos transmigrants
Irian woos transmigrants JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The provincial government has allotted 4,777 hectares of land for those who want to resettle there through their own initiative.The land is available in several regencies, including Jayapura, Fak-Fak, Paniai, Manokwari, Sorong and Merauke, said head of...
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Goenadi may get 15 years for beheading doctor
Goenadi may get 15 years for beheading doctor JAKARTA (JP): The prosecutor in the case of the decapitated doctor wants the North Jakarta District Court to reject the defense statement and sentence the accused to 15 years in prison.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Murayama tells Mahathir next APEC meet in Tokyo
Murayama tells Mahathir next APEC meet in Tokyo KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Visiting Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama on Saturday told his Malaysian host of Tokyo's plans to host a summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum next year.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Rebels still problem in Timor
Rebels still problem in Timor DILI, East Timor: The local military conceded Saturday that remnants of the Fretelin rebel group and social problems remain problems which hinder the development of the province.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Batam to get 2 TV relay stations
Batam to get 2 TV relay stations BATAM (JP): Two private television companies, RCTI and SCTV, will have their US$3 million relay station dedicated by the Minister of Information Harmoko today.High ranking officials from neighboring Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia are expected to attend...
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Weekly Review of Jakarta Stock Exchange
Weekly Review of Jakarta Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Favorable interim results and news of good quality companies planning to go public pushed the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) Composite Index past the 500 level to close at 505.33 last week, up 13.09 points from the previous week.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Koreans, RP workers trapped in fighting
Koreans, RP workers trapped in fighting COTABATO, Philippines (Reuter): Philippine officials yesterday sought talks with Moslem guerrillas to try to free five South Korean engineers and more than 30 Filipinos trapped in fighting between the army and the rebels.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
National holidays
National holidaysFrom KompasAbout one year from now civil servants will get a change in working hours and longer weekends. We have every reason to be pleased at this new government policy.But, of course, it is not without pluses and minuses.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
APEC to ease capital flow
APEC to ease capital flow TOKYO (AFP): A document to be adopted at an informal summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum this year seeks to ease restrictions on foreign investment in the region, a daily said here Saturday.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Indonesia' import tariffs are safe from GATT Acts
Indonesia' import tariffs are safe from GATT Acts BOGOR, West Java (JP): Indonesia's import tariffs average at 20 percent, far below the 40 percent required by the Final Acts of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) that will be implemented early next year.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
PAM Jaya told to cut leakage
PAM Jaya told to cut leakage Governor Surjadi Soedirdja ordered the City Water Company (PAM Jaya) to make serious and concerted efforts to reduce the unduly high percentage of water leakage in the distribution system.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Student leaders want changes in political system
Student leaders want changes in political system JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of powerful student organizations on Saturday called for major changes in the current political system and to put sovereignty back in the hands of the people.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Ismail Hasan's leadership put to the test at PPP congress
Ismail Hasan's leadership put to the test at PPP congressBy Santi WE Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): When chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) Ismail Hasan Metareum presents an account of his leadership today, he will have to explain whether his was a successful term or one characterized with...
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Indonesia, U.S. to hold trade and investment meeting
Indonesia, U.S. to hold trade and investment meeting JAKARTA (JP): The first annual United States-Indonesia Trade and Investment Conference here next week will discuss efforts to increase trade and investment relations between the two countries.Louis A.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Shopping in Matahari
Shopping in MatahariFrom KompasOn Sunday morning, July 31, 1994 I shopped at Matahari Department Store in Melawai, South Jakarta. At this particular time there were not many shoppers around. After I paid for my article I wanted to go home right away.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Al Arqam protests govt ban, denies Islamic deviation
Al Arqam protests govt ban, denies Islamic deviation JAKARTA (JP): The banned, Malaysian-based Islamic movement, Al Arqam, denied authorities' accusations that they practiced deviationist teachings and challenged the recent government censure of their organization.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Mandarin language
Mandarin languageFrom Bisnis IndonesiaChina has the largest population in the world and its people are potential tourists to Indonesia. Hence, I think it is only logical that the Coordinating Minister Soesilo Soedarman urge tourist guides in hotels and travel agencies to learn Mandarin.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Scholar laments poor English teaching methods in Indonesia
Scholar laments poor English teaching methods in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to revamp the way it teaches the English language because the present system produces a deplorable quality of English teachers and university graduates, a scholar says.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
UN rights body drops E. Timor resolution
UN rights body drops E. Timor resolution JAKARTA (JP): For the first time ever, a United Nations sub- commission on human rights rejected a draft resolution on East Timor, the Antara news agency reported.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
KL calls for establishment of SE Asian forex market
KL calls for establishment of SE Asian forex market KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's central bank chief Saturday called for the setting up of an Southeast Asian market for financial instruments and currencies to accommodate increasing cross-border flows of capital.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
West Jakarta gets a new fountain
West Jakarta gets a new fountain In a bid to meet its residents' escalating demand for recreational areas, a new fountain has been constructed and opened to the public in West Jakarta.The fountain, located at the center of a 2.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
PPP and leadership
PPP and leadership Political congresses are more about the elections of its new chairperson than they are a platform for announcing its programs for the future. The United Development Party (PPP), which opens its congress in Jakarta today, is no exception.
Mon, 29 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.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Hindarto: Sembiring probably killed by debt collectors
Hindarto: Sembiring probably killed by debt collectors JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto says he believes debt collectors killed controversial ex-convict Johny Sembiring in inter-gang rivalry.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
W. Jakarta wants warehouses moved
W. Jakarta wants warehouses moved West Jakarta Mayor Sutardjianto is warning owners of warehouses in the Tambora and Tamansari areas to move out as the deadline for relocation nears.Sutardjianto says he will forcibly close down dozens of warehouses on Jl. Kalibesar Barat, Jl. Kalibesar Timur, Jl.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994
Moslem-based party must sail between 2 rocks
Moslem-based party must sail between 2 rocks The competition to lead the United Development Party has been the center of controversy in the weeks prior to the start of its congress today. Social scientist Amir Santoso believes the party's biggest challenge is to simultaneously cater to both the...