Archive: 6 August 1994
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Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Sudomo and Siska did not show up in divorce trial
Sudomo and Siska did not show up in divorce trial JAKARTA (JP): Neither retired admiral Sudomo, the head of the Supreme Advisory Council (DPA), nor his wife Fransiska Diah Widowati, showed up for their divorce trial at the South Jakarta district court yesterday.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Japanese brokerages focusing on Asian
Japanese brokerages focusing on Asian TOKYO (Kyodo): Major Japanese brokerages are looking to step into promising Asian stock markets by inviting securities regulators there and holding seminars on stock investment in such countries, officials of the brokerages said yesterday.Nikko Securities Co.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Sports 3:30 TV Series: Sins 4:30 Drama: Nyala Lilin Kecil 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film: Special Force 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: S. Sumatra 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music: Jazz 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dianrana 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Callers 9:00 World News...
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
60 motor-crossers to compete in Yogyakarta, SUrabaya c'ship
60 motor-crossers to compete in Yogyakarta, SUrabaya c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Sixty leading crossers from Australia, the United States, Japan and Europe will demonstrate their skill when they compete in the supercross championships in Yogyakarta and Surabaya next month.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Review of cemetery expropriation urged
Review of cemetery expropriation urged JAKARTA (JP): City councillors yesterday urged the city administration to review whether the expropriation of a 2,823 square-meter piece of land in the Menteng Pulo public cemetery, South Jakarta, by PT Interland Angkasa had been done in accordance with proper...
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
A visit to the longest longhouse in W. Kalimantan
A visit to the longest longhouse in W. KalimantanText by Lewa Pardomuan Photos by Don Hasman SUNGAI ULUK, KAPUAS HULU, W. Kalimantan (JP): The rain turned the clay road leading to the longhouse into a treacherous mud track.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Inventor of minibus door handles considers patent
Inventor of minibus door handles considers patentBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): It is still fresh in the mind of FX Jacobus Jut, 52, when City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto praised his invention in front of dozens of people, including reporters and senior municipal officials,...
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Colonial laws: All taboo?
Colonial laws: All taboo? A cartoon published in The Jakarta Post of July 29, 1994, on page 4, showed an Indonesian judge holding in the left hand a national flag carrying an inscription `Freedom or Die,' whereas a trembling right hand held a pair of scales which, nevertheless, were in a level...
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Timorese shun teaching jobs
Timorese shun teaching jobs DILI, East Timor: Most East Timorese shun the teaching profession and the province has had to bring in teachers from other parts of Indonesia.M. Soekarman of the East Timor Education Office said most East Timorese find the profession unattractive.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Firm's shares oversubscribed
Firm's shares oversubscribed JAKARTA (JP): PT Wicaksana Overseas International, a consumer goods distribution company, yesterday announced a 150-percent oversubscription of the primary offering of its new 20 million shares through the capital market.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
More jobs for S. Jakarta people
More jobs for S. Jakarta people South Jakarta Mayor H. Pardjoko launched an employment program in Tebet which will provide jobs for 270 people on Wednesday.The new recruits will be employed in several city projects, including the construction of a 7,650-meter-long duct to prevent flooding on the...
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
PSSI to start `Liga Indonesia' in November despite criticism
PSSI to start `Liga Indonesia' in November despite criticism JAKARTA (JP): In a move to end a recent debate, the All Indonesia Football Federation (PSSI) launched Liga Indonesia as the country's sole soccer league yesterday and vowed to start it up next November.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Singapore firms bypass proper rules to recruit RI workers
Singapore firms bypass proper rules to recruit RI workers JAKARTA (JP): Local manpower supply companies are complaining that Singapore employment agencies have been recruiting Indonesian workers directly from rural areas, bypassing standard procedures.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Marsinah's murder case is not closed: Experts
Marsinah's murder case is not closed: ExpertsBy Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): Although 10 people have already been convicted over the highly controversial murder of labor activist Marsinah, many legal experts say the case is by no means closed and that the real murderers may still be at large.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Communism investigated
Communism investigated SEMARANG, Central Java: Diponegoro Military Command Chief Maj. Gen. Soeyono said that the authorities are still investigating rumors that some private universities had been infiltrated with communism.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
I was misquoted
I was misquoted Your reporter misquoted me on two crucial points in the article concerning middle class and development in Indonesia (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 5, 1994, Page 1).I did not say that there were 16 million university graduates in Indonesia today.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
List of legal organizations made public
List of legal organizations made public JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Home Affairs yesterday made public the list of 738 mass organizations registered with the government, stressing that those not on the list are illegal.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Al Arqam in Indonesia offers debate
Al Arqam in Indonesia offers debate JAKARTA (JP): The Al Arqam movement in Indonesia yesterday offered its critics a discussion on the legality of its existence as pressure mounted on the government to ban the organization.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Lamborghini expected to develop Megatech cars
Lamborghini expected to develop Megatech cars SURABAYA, East Java (JP): Millionaire Setiawan Djody said here yesterday his reason for acquiring the well-known Italian super car manufacturer, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.a., is to transfer automotive technology to Indonesia.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: ChinaJP/Donny MetriANNIVERSARY SMILES: Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Indonesia Qian Young Nien (right) chatted cheerily with Jakarta Military Commander Maj.Gen. Hendropriyono (left) and his wife (center) at a reception at the Chinese embassy to commemorate the...
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Three hardened burglars nabbed, one shot dead
Three hardened burglars nabbed, one shot dead JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta police shot to death a burglar belonging to a seven-men gang believed responsible for a series of robberies in the mayoralty and Tangerang, and arrested three of his accomplices were arrested in the raid yesterday morning.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Hong Kong boy killed in Bali
Hong Kong boy killed in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Lie Chun Yian, a 12-year-old Hong Kong tourist, was killed on Friday while jet skiing off Tanjung Benoa beach.Chief of the local search and rescue agency I Gde Bratha said a rope from a boat caught on the boy's neck, causing him injuries which later cost...
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Fire razes 220 houses
Fire razes 220 houses PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Fire razed around 220 houses in Lima Ilir and Ilir Timur II subdistricts in Palembang on Friday morning, leaving 2,470 people homeless, Antara reported.There were no reports of casualties.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Uncontrolled population is big problem to environment
Uncontrolled population is big problem to environment JAKARTA (JP): Uncontrolled population growth, particularly in developing countries, poses a major threat to the world's population, an executive of the Population Council says.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Frequent quakes in North Maluku
Frequent quakes in North Maluku TERNATE, Maluku: North Maluku has been jolted by 2,386 earthquakes between January and July, according to the local office of the Geophysics agency.Office chief Ariyo Fauzi told Antara that 42 quakes were of magnitudes between five and 5.5 on the Richter scale.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Governor opens PKK contest
Governor opens PKK contest Governor Surjadi Soedirdja yesterday opened the final of a city wide contest on child healthcare organized by the Family Welfare Movement (PKK).The competition, held in conjunction with the 49th anniversary of Indonesian Independence and the 467th birthday of Jakarta, was...
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Egyptian minister to visit Indonesia
Egyptian minister to visit Indonesia JAKARTA: Egyptian Minister of Manpower Ahmed Al Amawi is scheduled to visit Indonesia between Aug. 7 and Aug. 12 to study Indonesia's experience on human resources development.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Farmers complain of continuous harassment
Farmers complain of continuous harassment JAKARTA (JP): Twenty five farmers from Garut in West Java who are fighting to defend their land from being acquired by a major plantation company, made a return visit to the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday, saying that they have been...
Sat, 06 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Maan wins golf meet in playoff
Maan wins golf meet in playoff JAKARTA (JP): Maan Nasim survived a sudden death play-off against seasoned Buari of Bali to take the top Rp 6.75 million (US$3,115) cash prize at the Jakarta Circuit golf championships yesterday.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Asian mobile satellite system set
Asian mobile satellite system set JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian, Singaporean and U.S. companies yesterday agreed to start a feasibility study on the launching of the world's second mobile geo-stationary satellite telecommunication system which will cover major parts of Asia.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) maintained its bullish condition yesterday, with most shares booking solid gains in active trading.The broad-based Composite Index rose another four points to close the week at 472.8, as compared to 468.72 on Thursday.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Malaysia bans messianic Islamic sect
Malaysia bans messianic Islamic sect KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad vowed "to break up their communes" if a radical Islamic sect, outlawed by his government on Friday, continued to teach its "deviationist" brand of Islam.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Jakarta will have Blue Note jazz club
Jakarta will have Blue Note jazz club JAKARTA (JP): Blue Note, a New York-based international jazz club and restaurant, will have its first club in Southeast Asia when it opens its fifth club in Jakarta on Aug. 29.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Humpuss to establish $330m methanol plant
Humpuss to establish $330m methanol plant JAKARTA (JP): A subsidiary of Humpuss Group yesterday assigned Lurgi Oil-Gas-Chemie Gmbh of Germany to construct a methanol plant worth US$330 million in Bontang, East Kalimantan, with an annual capacity of 660,000 tons.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Attitudes about disability must change
Attitudes about disability must changeBy Julian Francis JAKARTA (JP): In many countries the voices of people with disabilities are being increasingly heard. This is particularly true in the richer countries, but also now in countries such as Bangladesh.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
On IDD hazards
On IDD hazards Referring to the letter by R. Y. Savur entitled Hazards of IDD published in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 1, 1994, we have the following comments:PT Telkom in the West Jakarta area is very concerned about the complaint made by the writer and we appreciate the information given us.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Regulate the traffic!
Regulate the traffic!From NeracaTraffic congestion on Jl. Raya Meruya is an everyday scene. This is caused by the inflow of vehicles hailing from Ciledug and its surroundings. A long line of cars is formed right from the campus of Mercu Buana University to the Meruya Ilir crossroads.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Statistics agency to make its data more accessible
Statistics agency to make its data more accessible JAKARTA (JP): The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) yesterday promised to make its wealth of data and information more accessible to the public.Newly-installed chairman Sugito Suwito told reporters yesterday after his induction that the agency...
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
PPP urged to put its house in order ahead of congress
PPP urged to put its house in order ahead of congress JAKARTA (JP): A senior cabinet official yesterday urged the United Development Party (PPP) to put its house in order as it prepares for an important congress to elect its leaders.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Attack on ship in bay repulsed
Attack on ship in bay repulsed MANILA (Reuter): A gunbattle broke out when guards and the Philippine coast guard repulsed an attack by pirates on a Russian ship anchored in Manila Bay, the coast guard said yesterday.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Soeharto to inaugurate power plant
Soeharto to inaugurate power plant JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is scheduled to inaugurate a new 110-megawatt (MW) geothermal power generation plant later this month in Gunung Salak near Sukabumi, West Java, the president of the state electricity company PT PLN said.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Long weekend
Long weekendFrom Berita BuanaIn respect to the government's plan to introduce a five-day working week as of August next year, with school hours being adjusted to the new system, I would like to make the following comments:1. To date, many civil servants have second jobs.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
`Gawai Mandung', a joyful festivity to pay respects to Dayak ancestors
`Gawai Mandung', a joyful festivity to pay respects to Dayak ancestors One hundred years ago a Dutch military doctor, Anton W. Nieuwenhuis, set off to explore the natural and cultural potential along the Kapuas and Mahakam rivers in West and East Kalimantan.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Timber piling up at Sunda Kelapa port
Timber piling up at Sunda Kelapa port JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the Sunda Kelapa Port Authority Nasrul Esten has blamed the mounting pile of timber at the port's yard on the buyers who are often late in collecting their ordered goods.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
M'sian gamblers go for the big prize
M'sian gamblers go for the big prize KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's gamblers, with their eyes on the big prize, are putting their money into a numbers game which can turn winners into overnight millionaires, investment analysts said yesterday.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
The nation's struggle
The nation's struggle We sincerely hail the holding of a one-day discussion which adopts the theme: History of national struggle and preparation of physical force in achieving Indonesian independence. The event was organized by Bhakti Yudha Foundation in conjunction with Technology, Strategy and...
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Astek plans to collect on insurance premium due
Astek plans to collect on insurance premium due JAKARTA (JP): The state insurance company PT Astek has warned some 20,000 companies who owe them Rp 64.5 billion in arrears to pay up, pay hefty interest, or face prosecution.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Merpati plans new uniforms
Merpati plans new uniforms JAKARTA: Merpati Nusantara Airlines plans to change the uniforms of its cabin crew.The state airline has opted for uniforms designed by top Indonesian designer Prayudi.The change in the uniform is aimed at creating a new image, Merpati president Ridwan Fatarudin was...