Archive: 10 October 1994
50 articles found
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Ruffian student regiments backed
Ruffian student regiments backed By Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): University student regiments, whose reputation has recently been marred by the ruffian behavior of some of its members, will continue to exist because they are seen as a vital part of the overall campaign for greater national...
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Bukittinggi will beef up services, tourist industry
Bukittinggi will beef up services, tourist industry By Ridwan M. Sijabat BUKITTINGGI, West Sumatra (JP): This rapidly growing mayoralty that won the prestigious Parasamya Purnakarya Nugraha award for successful development, will continue gearing up services in the tourism industry to better its...
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Cambodia downplays fallout from leaked cable
Cambodia downplays fallout from leaked cable PHNOM PENH (Reuter): Cambodia's Interior minister has downplayed the impact of a harshly critical cable written by a former Australian ambassador to the country and leaked last week, saying it was unlikely to affect relations.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Ramos switches 100-MW power plant
Ramos switches 100-MW power plant MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos on Saturday switched on a 100-megawatt (MW) power plant on Bataan province northwest of Manila built by a consortium of Japanese and Swedish firms, the presidential palace announced.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Medals tally
Medals tally HIROSHIMA, Japan (Agencies): Medals tally after the eighth day of the Asian Games yesterday: Gold Silver Bronze 1. China 73 48 17 2. South Korea 31 20 30 3. Japan 28 30 49 4. Kazakhstan 9 11 12 5. Iran 5 7 4 6. Taiwan 5 6 11 7. Syria 2 3 0 8. Malaysia 2 1 10 9. Kuwait 2 1 4 10.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Diarrhea epidemic goes out of hand
Diarrhea epidemic goes out of hand CIAMIS, West Java: Health authorities have been unable to control the diarrhea epidemic which broke out more than a month ago. So far nine people have died and more than 2,000 have been hospitalized, Antara reported yesterday.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Indian forex reserves up
Indian forex reserves up NEW DELHI (AFP): India's foreign exchange reserves are set to reach a record US$20 billion during the current financial year, The Business Standard daily reported yesterday. Finance ministry officials told the newspaper that reserves had increased by $1 billion in September...
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Hindarto warns Depok of possible increase in crime
Hindarto warns Depok of possible increase in crime JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto told the newly-installed precinct police chief of Depok, 25 kilometers southeast of the city, to further increase security in the area.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Human resources
Human resources From Media Indonesia In March 1994 I went to the Agency of Human Resources (WSDM) at the Wijaya Grand Center, Blok-C, No. 15-16, Jl. Wijaya II, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, to confirm about a training program, which guarantees a working contract.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
$1.1m project left unused
$1.1m project left unused JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Governor Jacob Pattipi has expressed concern over reports that a transmigration site worth Rp 2.3 billion (US$1.1 million) in Manokwari has been left unused.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Special News: Asian Games XII 5:00 Regional News 5:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teaching: Hindu 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series: Van Der Valk 9:00 World News 9:30 Asian Games Journal 10:00...
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Sembiring's case not closed
Sembiring's case not closed Police are still investigating the murder of controversial ex-convict Johny Sembiring, 62, said City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto. Sembiring is alleged to have been killed by a rival in a gang conflict.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
ABRI and democracy
ABRI and democracy In his address on Armed Forces Day, President Soeharto emphasized that the future development of the Armed Forces (ABRI) would always be realized in the larger framework of the nation's and the country's development.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Concessionaires told to cover losses from forest fires
Concessionaires told to cover losses from forest fires JAKARTA (JP): The government will demand that concessionaires of industrial timber estates regreen forests damaged by fires and pay compensation for the losses caused, Minister of Forestry Djamaludin, Suryohadikusumo says.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Powerfull earthquake hits Maluku
Powerfull earthquake hits Maluku JAKARTA (JP): At least 25 people were injured, nine seriously, when an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale, shook Maluku province yesterday. Several houses were also damaged.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Church assembly will help settle HKBP row
Church assembly will help settle HKBP row JAKARTA (JP): The two opposing camps of the Toba Batak Protestant Church (HKBP) have been invited to this month's grand assembly of the Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI). The assembly, scheduled for Oct.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Cement prices drop to lowest in three months
Cement prices drop to lowest in three months JAKARTA (JP): Cement prices in the Jakarta greater area have dropped by more than 50 percent, thanks to larger supplies and shorter delivery periods from distributors to consumers since the beginning of this month.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Thomas Cuppers give RI first gold at Asian Games
Thomas Cuppers give RI first gold at Asian Games HIROSHIMA, Japan (Agencies): Indonesia broke the duck and got into the gold medal winning club after a week of waiting at the Hiroshima Asian Games as its reigning Thomas Cup team won the prestigious men's title yesterday.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Sampoerna to produce cigarettes in Vietnam
Sampoerna to produce cigarettes in Vietnam JAKARTA (JP): HM Sampoerna, cigarette maker listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, has become the first Asian firm to produce two brands of cigarettes at a US$2 million factory in Vietnam, a news report says.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Borobudur Inter-Continental, Jl. Lapangan Banteng Selatan, Central Jakarta: - Kintamani Pavilion: Traditional Dances & Songs Friday, Italian Night Wednesday, all from 7 p.m.. - Pendopo Tea Lounge: Monika Rosca, pianist from Poland, daily 4 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Tourist complaint
Tourist complaint I refer to the letter in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 26, 1994 entitled Singapore and tourism by Ms F Fauzia of Depok, West Java. The Singapore Tourist Promotion Board (STPB) regrets any unpleasantness experienced by Ms Fauzia on her recent visit to Singapore.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
U.S. troops return to Subic for rest
U.S. troops return to Subic for rest SUBIC, Philippines (AFP): Two years after being expelled, American troops will be returning to this former naval base and the neighboring city of Olongapo for rest and recreation, officials said yesterday.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
King donates cash for flood work
King donates cash for flood work BANGKOK (Reuter): Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej will donate four million baht (US$160,000) to Bangkok authorities for flood control and efforts to solve traffic problems, The Nation newspaper reported yesterday.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Reconciliation paves way for united E. Timor
Reconciliation paves way for united E. Timor By Dino Patti Djalal This is the first of two articles on East Timor based on the recent reconciliation meeting. LONDON (JP): The meeting between local Timorese and their leaders from abroad on Oct.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
PDI officials resent governor
PDI officials resent governor SURABAYA, East Java: The local government's refusal to recognize the newly appointed chief of the local chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) has sparked resentment among party activists.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Jolting sex scandal throws Mahathir's party in chaos
Jolting sex scandal throws Mahathir's party in chaos KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A sex scandal allegedly involving a state minister of Malaysian Premier Mahathir Mohamad's party was yesterday brewing into a crisis as a youth leader threatened to quit after the premier spoke of a plot to oust the...
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Halal drink
Halal drink From Republika Based on the letter by Agus S. in the daily Republika of Oct. 5, 1994, the Institution of Food, Medicines, and Cosmetics Study of the Islamic Council of Ulemas (LP POM MUI) deplores the way PT Coca Cola Company carries out promotion drives for their drinks, particularly...
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
FES and YTKI to hold seminar
FES and YTKI to hold seminar German-based Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) in cooperation with the Indonesian Manpower Foundation (YTKI) will organize a seminar on environment and employment policies on Wednesday.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Foreign plane crash-land here
Foreign plane crash-land here BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: A twin-engine aircraft re-enacting the historical first flight from Britain to Australia crashed landed near here yesterday. There were no casualties.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Weekly stock exchange review
Weekly stock exchange review JAKARTA (JP): Share prices rallied across the board at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) in moderate trading throughout most of last week. Selling orders declined as Indosat approached the end of its offering period from Oct. 4 to Oct. 11.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
S. Korea uses doubles to beat Indonesia
S. Korea uses doubles to beat Indonesia HIROSHIMA, Japan (Reuter): South Korea boldly broke up their Olympic champion doubles pair and pulled off an audacious victory over Indonesia in the women's badminton team final yesterday.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Malaysia military unit exercise upsetting neighbors
Malaysia military unit exercise upsetting neighbors KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia will launch its new rapid deployment force today at the end of a high-profile week-long military exercise which has upset its neighbors, military sources and analysts said yesterday.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Malicak aims to provide 25 overseas TV programs
Malicak aims to provide 25 overseas TV programs JAKARTA (JP): PT Matahari Lintas Cakrawala (Malicak), is looking for more foreign broadcasters for agency cooperation, says a spokesman for the company. Malicak provides decoders for the subscription of overseas television broadcasting.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Indonesia players against the odds in Asiad tennis
Indonesia players against the odds in Asiad tennis HIROSHIMA, Japan (Agencies): Indonesian singles players have their work cut out for them against top seeded players in Asian Games tennis competition after winning their matches yesterday.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Enforcement, not new rules, will stop forest fires
Enforcement, not new rules, will stop forest fires JAKARTA (JP): Two environmental activists say rather than issuing new regulations to prevent more forest fires, the government should strive to enforce the existing regulations. Mas Achmad Santosa and S.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Can we stop anarchy and still promote openness?
Can we stop anarchy and still promote openness? By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Political speeches by our national leaders during the last three or four months have carried a very clear message: Openness should not be carried too far and excessive openness will inevitably lead to chaos and anarchy.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Police probing scam that preys on students
Police probing scam that preys on students JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta police precinct is questioning a top executive of Yayasan Berkat Sarana Pendidikan (YBSP) for allegedly cheating students from several countries, including Indonesia, out of millions of rupiah.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Car repair shops reprimanded
Car repair shops reprimanded JAKARTA (JP): The City Land Transportation and Traffic Control Agency (DLLAJ) has reprimanded 104 vehicle repair shops in the city's five mayoralties for parking vehicles at the roadside or on sidewalks.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Tornadoes hit RP, dozens injured
Tornadoes hit RP, dozens injured SAN FERNANDO, Philippines (Reuter): Two tornadoes struck the Philippines, flattening 72 wooden houses and injuring dozens of people, police said yesterday. Twenty-five people were hospitalized and 40 houses destroyed when a tornado on Saturday swept through San...
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Drawing contest fraud
Drawing contest fraud From Kompas A terrible and deceitful thing happened during a drawing contest for elementary school students held by the train loving community in Gambir Station on Oct. 2, 1994. Unfortunately one of the young participants tried to win the contest by foul play.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Industries pollute Cisadane river
Industries pollute Cisadane river An official said that factories located along the bank of the Cisadane river in West Java dumped their liquid chemical waste into the river, creating serious water pollution.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Govt raises rice price, maintains urea subsidy
Govt raises rice price, maintains urea subsidy JAKARTA (JP): The government decided on Saturday to raise the floor price of rice, while maintaining its subsidy for the domestic sale of urea fertilizer in a bid to increase farmers' income.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Kalimantan forest fires die down as rains come
Kalimantan forest fires die down as rains come BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan (JP): Forest fires, which have disrupted flights and reportedly sent haze to as far as Malaysia and Singapore, have died down largely because of pouring rains.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Telkom to build new tower
Telkom to build new tower The state-owned PT Telkom communication company will build a new 350-meter-high tower to replace the old one of 90 meters, the company said. John Welly, president of the Jakarta chapter of PT Telkom, said late last week that they will spend some Rp 80 billion (US$35...
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Insurance companies asked to realign their management
Insurance companies asked to realign their management By Frits Pangemanan JAKARTA (JP): Insurance companies need to realign their management and services in order to survive amid the fierce competition with other financial institutions, business leaders say.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Waste disposal
Waste disposal This is a letter of inquiry through your columns to the Jakarta Metropolitan City (DKI) on a matter of private interest and public concern. I am curious to know what the policy of waste disposal is at the very bottom end of the chain.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Indonesia assured of securing seat on Security Council
Indonesia assured of securing seat on Security Council By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is currently primming itself to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), believing it has mustered the required number of votes ahead of next week's...
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Feisal denies forced was used in fire site demolition
Feisal denies forced was used in fire site demolition JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces Commander, Gen. Feisal Tandjung, said on Saturday that there was no forcible demolition done in Bendungan Hilir, Central Jakarta.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Indicators call for caution
Indicators call for caution The key indicators of the Indonesian economy so far this year, although not a cause for alarm, call for extra caution. The balance of payments seems to have undergone stronger pressures caused by a decrease in oil export revenues and smaller gains in non-oil exports.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994, 07:00 WIB
Foundation plans to go ahead with building school
Foundation plans to go ahead with building school JAKARTA (JP): A police-sponsored foundation insists it will continue with a plan to construct a two-story school in a 2,600- square-meter public park in the Jelambar area, West Jakarta, despite the protests of area residents.