Archive: 31 August 1994
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Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Siswono confirms rioting by Dayaks in W. Kalimantan
Siswono confirms rioting by Dayaks in W. Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo confirmed yesterday that West Kalimantan's Dayak tribe was recently involved in a clash with a timber company over an escalating land dispute.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Companies told to operate night fleet
Companies told to operate night fleet The head of the City Land Transportation and Traffic Control Agency (DLLAJ), J.P. Sepang, said that public transit companies operating in the city had to mobilize 30 percent of their fleets for night transportation in order to meet the increasing public demand...
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Steel plant protested
Steel plant protested SEMARANG: Thousands of villagers in Jrakah district in Tugu staged a demonstration outside the plant of PT Inti General Yaja Steel because of allegations that it is polluting the air.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
More airports will serve int'l flights
More airports will serve int'l flights JAKARTA (JP): Foreign visitors will have easier access to several tourist destinations in Indonesia, as more airports in the country will be able to accommodate international flights.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Keating discusses APEC preparations with Soeharto
Keating discusses APEC preparations with Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating yesterday had a telephone conversation with President Soeharto about the preparations for the upcoming meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Bogor in November.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Developer reports profit
Developer reports profit JAKARTA (JP): PT Ciputra Development, a property developer, reported yesterday an estimated after-tax profit of Rp 56.32 billion (US$26 million) during the first semester of this year.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Are self-contained cities the answer?
Are self-contained cities the answer? JAKARTA (JP): Government officials and urban city analysts have said that developing new self-contained urban centers or growth centers, which integrate industrial, cultural and housing areas in one location, is a pragmatic solution to overcoming the urban...
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Financially-strapped Inalum gets Japan aid
Financially-strapped Inalum gets Japan aid JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government said yesterday it will provide financial assistance to Indonesia to help restart a stalled joint aluminum smelter at Asahan in North Sumatra, Kyodo reported from Tokyo yesterday.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Ex-governors, sociologist get transmigration award
Ex-governors, sociologist get transmigration award JAKARTA (JP): Former governors of Irian Jaya and Aceh and a noted sociologist were awarded by the government yesterday with the Satya Lencana Pembangunan stars for their contribution to the government transmigration cause.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Cable venture set up
Cable venture set up JAKARTA (JP): An Australian company, Pacific Dunlop, announced yesterday that it has established a A$30-million (US$22.27- million) joint venture with a number of Indonesian partners to manufacture communication cables at the Balaraja industrial center in West Java.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Banten bonsai in big demand
Banten bonsai in big demand CILEGON, West Java: Bonsais, or dwarf plants, produced in Banten are much sought after by collectors from all corners of Indonesia, according to local collectors.Ichwan Maza and Ivan, who presented their collection at an exhibition here, said one of the most widely...
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Darul Arqam: A historical reflection
Darul Arqam: A historical reflection Nine provinces have banned the activities of the controversial Kuala Lumpur-based Darul Arqam sect in Indonesia and press reports say other provinces are considering following suit. Intellect Azyumardi Asra doubts the ban will be effective.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Honoring Java's royal heritage through Kraton Festival
Honoring Java's royal heritage through Kraton FestivalText and photos by Mulkan Salmona YOGYAKARTA (JP): For an entire week visitors to the ancient royal city of Yogyakarta witnessed a series of spectacles that many of Yogya's older citizens had seldom, if ever, seen before.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Five killed in mine explosion
Five killed in mine explosion SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan (JP): Five people were killed when a coal mine near the Mahakam River in Kutai Regency of East Kalimantan exploded, the Antara news agency reported yesterday.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Indonesian military ready to oversee Moro truce
Indonesian military ready to oversee Moro truce JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is prepared to send its military officers to help oversee the truce agreement between the Philippine government and the Moro separatist rebel movement, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said yesterday.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Growth with regional stability, peace
Growth with regional stability, peace Aware of the fact that regional stability and peace is of utmost important for the country's growth, the Malaysian government continues to adopt its neutral foreign policy and to resolve through peaceful and friendly means in settling issues with its neighbors,...
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Ismail, Matori in war for PPP top spot
Ismail, Matori in war for PPP top spot JAKARTA (JP): Matori Abdul Djalil and Ismail Hasan Metareum, emerging as the strongest contenders in the race for the top spot of the United Development Party (PPP), were locked in a war of words yesterday.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Russia sleepwalks to Independence Cup title
Russia sleepwalks to Independence Cup title JAKARTA (JP): Basketball purists can breathe a sigh of relief, the fifth Independence Cup is now history.With last night's win, Russia can lay claim to being the best basketball team in Indonesia right now.But that's not saying much.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Death toll from Philippines' coal mine blast rises to 54
Death toll from Philippines' coal mine blast rises to 54 MANILA (AFP): The death toll from a massive gas explosion in the Philippines' biggest coal mine rose to 54 yesterday as rescuers battled noxious fumes to find 20 workers still missing one day after the accident.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Prices continued booking significant gains on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday after breaking the 500-barrier last week.The broad-based Composite Index, closed at 509.08, a 1.32 point increase from 507.75 previously.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Barry, Mar'ie ink aid deal
Barry, Mar'ie ink aid deal JAKARTA (JP): The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) yesterday agreed to provide US$125 million in loans and $25 million in grants to improve Indonesia's municipal management and services in the coming five years.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Anti-Pancasila group found
Anti-Pancasila group found PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The authorities are investigating the activity of an organization which has openly declared its opposition to the state ideology Pancasila.The group's activities, first founded in Banten in West Java, has spread to other parts of the province...
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Shoe producer shows profit
Shoe producer shows profit JAKARTA (JP): PT Indosepamas Anggun, a producer of shoes under the Adidas and Reebok brands, achieved an after-tax profit of Rp 4.8 billion (US$2.21 million) during the first six months of this year.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Policewoman arrival thwarts daytime robbery
Policewoman arrival thwarts daytime robbery JAKARTA (JP): A quick-witted policewoman foiled an attempted daytime robbery by a notorious gang of four thugs in Kramat Jati, East Jakarta yesterday.The officer shot and injured one of the robbers while the rest reportedly bugged out.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Shopping in Singapore
Shopping in Singapore Although it is probably a sin to find the misfortunes of others a source of amusement, I could not contain my smile as I read Mrs. Fauzia's letter on Aug. 26 complaining at the way she was cheated during her shopping spree in Singapore.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Horse show down graded
Horse show down graded KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Organizers of a local horse competition on Sumba Island have had to downgrade a traditional horse show because the government ruled against bringing in horses from other areas.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Surjadi hopes MRT done during his time
Surjadi hopes MRT done during his time JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja expressed hope that the oft-delayed urban Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) project, which will link Blok M in South Jakarta with the Kota area in West Jakarta, will be completed while he is still in office.
Wed, 31 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.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Indonesia must make voting a tradition, scholar says
Indonesia must make voting a tradition, scholar says JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should make voting a tradition in deciding some of the political issues, and not insist on consensus all the time, according to a noted political scholar.Prof. Dr.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Team to better prepare workers to be sent abroad
Team to better prepare workers to be sent abroad JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has formed a joint team to work out a plan on manpower as part of the efforts to improve the competitiveness of Indonesians working abroad.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Message from H.E. Dato' Dali M. Hashim,
Message from H.E. Dato' Dali M. Hashim,Malaysian Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia Today, August 31, 1994 Malaysia celebrates her 37th independence anniversary. On this very joyful day, I would like to warmly congratulate all the people of Malaysia wherever they are, including those staying...
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Fighting rape
Fighting rapeFrom RepublikaThe recent rape and murder of a female student that took place in Bogor, West Java, and other forms of violence in society are apparently the result of the increasing availability of pornographic shows.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Buses with New Model Route system
Buses with New Model Route systemFrom NeracaI commend the PPD city bus company's introduction of its New Model Route (RMB) on its Patas AC buses. It has been found to be effective in discouraging drivers to fill their buses with too many passengers and to drive recklessly in the city's traffic.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Govt to probe Kanindo's fake export documents
Govt to probe Kanindo's fake export documents JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo promised yesterday to investigate a potential rescuer of the debt-ridden Kanindo Group which has been linked to the issue of fake export documents.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Container trucks impounded
Container trucks impounded The Jakarta Office of the Ministry of Transportation announced that it has impounded more than 300 container trucks for a series of violations.Abdul Karim, the head of the office, said the trailer trucks had been impounded because of technical problems, primarily...
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Military wants PPP to end conflict and consolidate
Military wants PPP to end conflict and consolidate JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung told the United Development Party (PPP) yesterday to end its factional bickering and consolidate.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Transport allowance
Transport allowanceFrom Suara KaryaIt is becoming increasingly difficult for civil servants to find a place to live near their Jakarta offices. This is because the city is continuously and rapidly developing.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
ASEAN countries plan to produce own TV programs
ASEAN countries plan to produce own TV programs BATAM, Riau (JP): Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plan to produce their own television programs as a way of countering the cultural intrusion through TV programs supplied from the West, Minister of Information Harmoko...
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Govt to award athletes, coaches and referees
Govt to award athletes, coaches and referees JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to award athletes, coaches, officials, referees and various institutions with the Satya Lencana stars during the celebration of the National Sports Day on Sept.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Gateways
GatewaysFrom NeracaAccording to statistics, 20 Jakarta residents died between January and August this year from fires. The fire service recorded 482 fires during this period. Many causes of the fires are known, but the majority of them are caused by human error and negligence.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
RI told to learn from multinational firms
RI told to learn from multinational firms JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian companies should learn from multinational companies in developing human resources, says noted economist Djisman S. Simandjuntak.Djisman said yesterday that multinational companies are much more competitive and efficient than local...
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Aussie engine could clean up Asian cities, designers say
Aussie engine could clean up Asian cities, designers say CANBERRA (AFP): A new two-stroke engine designers believe could help clear the air of Asian cities polluted by the exhaust emissions of millions of motorcycles was unveiled here yesterday.The Perth-based Orbital Engine Corp.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Deal on gold study
Deal on gold study JAKARTA (JP): PT Newmont Nusatenggara, an American-Indonesian joint venture, has assigned Flour Daniel Inc. of the United States to carry out the first-phase optimization study of its project, aimed at gold and copper production on Sumbawa island.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
AIDS awareness night in Jakarta
AIDS awareness night in Jakarta The Indonesian AIDS Foundation, in cooperation with Aid for AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome,) will hold an AIDS awareness night on Sept. 15 at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Sumitro launches a new book
Sumitro launches a new book Perkembangan Pemikiran Ekonomi: Dasar Teori Ekonomi Pertumbuhan dan Ekonomi Pembangunan. By Sumitro Djojohadikusumo Publisher: LP3ES, 422 pages, 1994. JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's most senior and respected economist, 77-year old Sumitro Djojohadikusumo, is known as an...
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
Responsibility of political parties
Responsibility of political parties In his speech before the United Development Party (PPP) congress on Aug. 29, 1994, President Soeharto emphasized that the program and the personnel of the party's Board of Executives are crucial in determining the progress of national development.
Wed, 31 Aug 1994
1,000 workers go on strike
1,000 workers go on strike Around 1,000 workers of PT Cometa Can Corp., a can factory, went on strike yesterday in front of the factory's office in Pluit Muara Karang, West Jakarta.The workers demanded that the regional minimum wage be raised from Rp 3,800 (US$1.74) to Rp 6,000.