Archive: 30 August 1994
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Tue, 30 Aug 1994
`Growth of cities depend on political power'
`Growth of cities depend on political power' JAKARTA (JP): A scholar said that the boom of Indonesian cities, particularly Jakarta whose population is estimated to reach 30 million over the next 25 years, is closely related to the distribution of political power.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Rivalry for PPP top post intensifies
Rivalry for PPP top post intensifies JAKARTA (JP): Competition for the top spot of the Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP) intensified at the start of the party congress yesterday as internal bickering deteriorated.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Mandela to visit Indonesia
Mandela to visit Indonesia CAPE TOWN (Reuter): South African President Nelson Mandela will visit Indonesia this weekend, a spokesman said yesterday.Spokesman Parks Mankahlana said Mandela, who is also head of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), would leave on Thursday and return to South...
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
TV Today
TV TodayTVRI 2:00 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 TV Series: International Family Classic 4:30 Science Program: Blue Planet 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Karya dan Upaya 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Profile of Artists 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Insight 8:05 Drama 9:00...
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Plywood makers hail Japanese tariff cut
Plywood makers hail Japanese tariff cut JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian plywood exporters yesterday welcomed Japan's plan to lower its import duties on plywood.Sudradjat D.P., a member of the advisory board of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), said that the tariff reduction will...
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Bad business for plant sellers at Flona fair
Bad business for plant sellers at Flona fair JAKARTA (JP): Many plants sellers complained that they did not have good sales during the just concluded Flora and Fauna (Flona) exhibition, which was organized by the City Park Agency.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Cutting remarks from prosecutor in murder case
Cutting remarks from prosecutor in murder case JAKARTA (JP): The prosecutor in the case of the decapitated doctor told the North Jakarta District Court to reject the defense statement of lawyer Bambang Hartono and asked the court to sentence the accused to 10 years in prison.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
PPP congress
PPP congress The United Development Party (PPP) is holding a congress from Aug. 29 to 31, 1994 in Jakarta. This is an important event because PPP, PDI (Indonesian Democratic Party) and the Functional Group (Golkar) are national assets.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Town of flowers
Town of flowersFrom Berita BuanaIn many stories and articles Bandung has always been referred to as the Town of Flowers. Also Bandung is proudly called "the Paris of Java" and many other glamorous names. Very recently I visited Bandung but I did not see any flowers around.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Kedung Ombo farmers excel
Kedung Ombo farmers excel BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Central Javanese farmers from Kedung Ombo who were resettled here have been nominated to win this year's national award as role model transmigrants.The 206 families from Kedung Ombo, who are now working the land in Seluma Kiri Transmigration Site in...
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Proposal to raise traffic fines gets mixed reactions
Proposal to raise traffic fines gets mixed reactions JAKARTA (JP): The public had mixed reactions to the city administration's plan to increase traffic fines by up to 100 percent starting this week.Some motorists said that the increase would be too burdensome while others supported the proposed...
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
In pursuit of better DPR
In pursuit of better DPR Indonesians have just heard yet another moan of discontent about the way the House of Representatives (DPR) functions. This time the lament was voiced by no less than the Speaker of the DPR, Wahono.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
TV stations
TV stations Correction: Yesterday's story entitled Batam to get 2 TV relay stations which appeared on this page erroneously reported that the relay station would be dedicated on Monday. In fact, it will be dedicated today, Tuesday. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. -- Editor
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Centex's profit falls by 82 percent
Centex's profit falls by 82 percent JAKARTA (JP): PT Century Textile Industry (Centex), a textile manufacturer listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, yesterday reported an 82 percent decline in its after-tax profit to Rp 2.6 billion (US$1.2 million) in the 1993-94 year to April.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Mikrolet drivers protest closed-door regulations
Mikrolet drivers protest closed-door regulations JAKARTA (JP): Many of the 12-seat Mikrolet minibuses are protesting the Jakarta chapter Land Transport Owners' Organization (Organda) decision requiring them to install a special door "handle" at one establishment.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
House should learn from criticisms
House should learn from criticisms JAKARTA (JP): Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Wahono appealed to members yesterday to carry out self-examination in the face of mounting criticisms about its role in Indonesia's democracy.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Private college forum supports government rule
Private college forum supports government rule JAKARTA (JP): BM-PTSI, a forum of private universities, said yesterday that it fully supports the government's plan to regulate the way private colleges are being administered.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Coach Crook
Coach CrookFrom RepublikaOn Aug. 9, 1994 I left Pulo Gadung terminal, Jakarta, for Yogyakarta on a Ramayana Bus. I sat at number was 14 and I put my bag underneath the seat. My bus started at the scheduled time and there was nothing extraordinary during the voyage.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
The rape of `Jugun Ianfu': A debt of honor for Japan
The rape of `Jugun Ianfu': A debt of honor for JapanBy Marianne Katoppo JAKARTA (JP): The international debt crisis is being discussed extensively these days. Sixty of the so-called poorer countries are burdened by hundreds of billion debt, and urge for a 70 percent reduction.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Bus kills three youths
Bus kills three youths KLATEN, Central Java: Three young motorcyclists were killed when a bus crashed into bikes in Delanggu Village on Sunday.Eyewitnesses said that the youths were racing when they fell on the ascending road.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Lawyers demand acquittals for Sjahrizal and Bambang
Lawyers demand acquittals for Sjahrizal and Bambang JAKARTA (JP): The lawyers of two former directors of Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) yesterday demanded that their clients be acquitted of corruption charges, saying that the government has already convicted the main culprit.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Russians, Saudis meet in final of Independence Cup
Russians, Saudis meet in final of Independence Cup JAKARTA (JP): Saudi Arabia, which narrowly overcame the United Arab Emirates 67-66 here yesterday, will face favorite Russia, lopsided winners earlier in the evening over the South Korean Army team 65-49 in the final of the fifth Independence Cup...
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Mercy given to sect followers
Mercy given to sect followers KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has promised to show mercy to followers of a banned Islamic messianic sect, but vowed to crackdown on its leaders."We do not want to arrest the followers ...
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Klaten awaits Hillary Clinton
Klaten awaits Hillary Clinton KLATEN, Central Java: American First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton is expected to visit here in November -- specifically, the Tegalyoso General Hospital which was built with some American assistance.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
41 concessionaires may lose logging rights
41 concessionaires may lose logging rights JAKARTA (JP): Forty one of 108 concessionaires which operate industrial forests under a transmigration scheme (HTI-Trans) will likely lose their annual logging rights.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Taiwan makes big concessions in bid for entry into GATT
Taiwan makes big concessions in bid for entry into GATT TAIPEI (Reuter): Taiwan has made major concessions in its bid for entry to GATT, and plans more, to ensure the world's 13th largest trading country becomes a member by the end of the year, the island's top trade official said.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Profiles of leading candidates for PPP chairman
Profiles of leading candidates for PPP chairman JAKARTA (JP): With the opening of the congress of the United Development Party (PPP) yesterday, six men have been named as possible candidates for the party's chairmanship.The following is a brief synopsis of each candidate.1.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
White sand, good food and Phil Collins
White sand, good food and Phil Collins JAKARTA (JP): Picture this. You're having a seafood barbecue and a few drinks with friends in beach-like surroundings while watching Phil Collins in concert.That's the atmosphere that Pasir Putih grill and bar tries to recreate in the heart of the Kemang...
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Kampung Rambutan bus terminal
Kampung Rambutan bus terminalFrom JayakartaKampung Rambutan bus terminal is prone to criminal acts and violence, particularly at night. The most common crime is hold- ups. Ticket scalpers also make the situation in the terminal inconvenient.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
YJI will hold fund raiser
YJI will hold fund raiser An official of the Indonesian Heart Foundation (YJI) said that, in a bid to collect donations from the public, it will sell cards which will enable the holders to get discounts in hospitals, department stores, drug stores and hotels.
Tue, 30 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.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Democracy new to us: Soeharto
Democracy new to us: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that Indonesia has much to learn about applying modern democracy to cope with its problems."We are aware that the democratic tradition is something which is relatively new to us," Soeharto said at the opening of the third...
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Industrial waste
Industrial wasteFrom Pikiran RakyatWe residents of Cibeureum village, South Cimahi district, Bandung, West Java, are very concerned about the location of PT Cimindi Subur and PT Metro Blue Jean Washing situated at Cempaka village, Andir District.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Perumka tells people to be more careful
Perumka tells people to be more careful Ismani, head of the Jakarta Operational Area of the state- owned railway company Perumka, reminded people to be careful when crossing the railway tracks because of the automation of railway signs throughout the city.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
German national killed in RP
German national killed in RP DAVAO, Philippines (AFP): Two unidentified armed men robbed then shot dead a German businessman in this southern city over the weekend, a police official said yesterday.Ulrich Lehman, 54, a longtime Davao resident who is married to a Filipina, was watching television...
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Depok terminal
Depok terminalFrom NeracaA few days before the celebration of the 49th anniversary of the Indonesian proclamation of independence, Depok Town Administration launched an operation code named "K3 Operation.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Fire razes shopping center, causing Rp 33 billion in losses
Fire razes shopping center, causing Rp 33 billion in losses JAKARTA (JP): Fire yesterday razed the Cipulir Plaza, a five- story shopping center in Cipulir, South Jakarta, causing financial losses of more than Rp 33 billion (US$15,193,370). No casualties were reported.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Developer of property offers new shares
Developer of property offers new shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Duta Pertiwi, a diversified property developer affiliated with the Sinar Mas Group, will offer 25 million new shares, or around 11 percent of its enlarged total of common stocks, in October.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to rally on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with most issues gaining ground in moderate trading.The broad-based Composite Index closed 2.43 points higher at 507.75 yesterday from 505.32 on Friday.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
KONI to send 151 athletes to Asiad
KONI to send 151 athletes to Asiad JAKARTA (JP): Amid a Rp 1.4 billion (US$646,050) deficit and after some delay, the national sports governing body (KONI) has decided to send 151 athletes in 23 sports -- including three in non-Olympic events -- to the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima in October.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
1,670 netted in citizenship operation
1,670 netted in citizenship operation East Jakarta mayoralty administration announced yesterday that it netted 1,670 people, including 40 prostitutes, caught traveling without identification documents during a sweep late last week.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Satelindo to sell 30,000 GSM telephone lines
Satelindo to sell 30,000 GSM telephone lines JAKARTA (JP): PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo), a satellite and cellular telephone operator, plans to market 30,000 cellular telecommunications lines using the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) by the end of this year.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Toll road project begins
Toll road project begins UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar launched the construction of another toll road in the city on Monday.The 10.31 kilometer road will link the Makasar Industrial Zone with the Soekarno- Hatta Port and will be an extension of the Tallo...
Tue, 30 Aug 1994
Indonesia opposes marriage between gays
Indonesia opposes marriage between gays JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is opposed to the marriage of two people of the same sex, although the practice could cut the population growth, President Soeharto said yesterday.