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Searching for all articles published on 1994-08-11 ...

49 articles.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Prince Akishino in Padang

Prince Akishino in Padang PADANG, West Sumatra: Prince Akishino, the second son of Japanese Emperor Akihito, began a three-day visit on Tuesday.Prince Akishino and his entourage were treated to a cultural show during a dinner hosted by Governor Hasan Basri Durin, Antara reported.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Long-time allies pull the rug from under Ismail Hasan

Long-time allies pull the rug from under Ismail Hasan JAKARTA (JP): The chances Ismail Hasan Metareum will retain his post as chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) were severely undermined yesterday when long-time powerful allies decided to pull the carpet out from under him just three ...

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Try Sutrisno wants SPSI to be more effective

Try Sutrisno wants SPSI to be more effective JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno yesterday said that All Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI) must enhance its role in promoting the welfare of its members.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Top boxers join Jabotabek c'ships

Top boxers join Jabotabek c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Leading national boxers Hamdani Tomagola and Herry Makawimbang, fresh from their recent Golden Gloves victories in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi, are set to highlight the Atrico amateur boxing championships here from Aug. 22 to 26.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/People on alert as Mt. Batur `coughs'

People on alert as Mt. Batur `coughs' JAKARTA (JP): Mount Batur on Bali is spewing ash and smoke, prompting the authorities to appeal to residents and tourists to stay away from the 1,771 meter high volcano.Mt.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Tax on import goods

Tax on import goods May I crave a few of your valuable column inches to finally bring down the curtain on the drama of the Rp 29,680 charge on the import (via airmail) of a videocassette (cost price 8 Pounds, about Rp 27,000 at today's date rate of exchange).

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Indonesians experience delightful encounter with American art songs

Indonesians experience delightful encounter with American art songsBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): American songs... the trouble with them is that most of what we hear in Indonesia are rather questionable versions of the enormous wealth that have been produced.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/History may not repeat itself at Woodstock

History may not repeat itself at WoodstockBy Riris Irawati JAKARTA (JP): It isn't known whether any Indonesians had the chance to witness the original 1969 Woodstock concert which the 60s generation affectionately refers to as three days of love, peace and music.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) gained ground yesterday after enduring a light correction during the previous two days.The broad-based Composite Index ended the day higher at 471.69, rising by almost two points from 469.92 on Tuesday.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Wife searches for man taken by soldiers in '71

Wife searches for man taken by soldiers in '71 JAKARTA (JP): A woman turned up at the secretariat of the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday seeking help to track her husband, missing since 1971, after he was accused of being a communist and taken by the military.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Telkom, firms sign MOU for 42,000 phone lines

Telkom, firms sign MOU for 42,000 phone lines JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta Chapter of the state-owned telecommunication company, PT Telkom, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) yesterday with 42 private companies for the installation of more than 42,000 new telephone lines over a period ...

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Taipei textile machine fair

Taipei textile machine fair JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian textile businessmen who need to restructure their plant equipment to maintain competitiveness will be able to keep themselves apprised of the latest textile manufacturing technology at a five-day exhibition in Taipei beginning on Nov. 19.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Councilors urge building owners to train small-scale traders

Councilors urge building owners to train small-scale traders JAKARTA (JP): City councilors are urging Jakarta high-rise management firms to provide small-scale traders with space for their businesses and training to help them improve their competitive edge.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/U.S. sees progress on Indonesian labor front

U.S. sees progress on Indonesian labor front JAKARTA (JP): The United States, which is currently reviewing the trade privileges it grants to Indonesia, says that Jakarta has made some progress on the question of workers' rights.The U.S.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/TV Today: Thursday, Aug. 11, 1994

TV Today: Thursday, Aug. 11, 1994TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Tarzan 3:05 Children's Creativity 3:30 TV Series: Gunsmoke 4:30 Women's Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: ...

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/RI defends military in E. Timor

RI defends military in E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas yesterday explained the presence of Indonesian troops in East Timor to a group of Japanese legislators who have been critical of Indonesia's policy in the former Portuguese colony.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Twilite orchestra holds horn recital

Twilite orchestra holds horn recital Twilite Orchestra, a Jakarta based orchestra, holds a two-day horn workshop and recital at the Candi Penataran I room of the Sahid Jaya Hotel, Central Jakarta, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow.Addie M.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Loan for civil servants

Loan for civil servants JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bumi Daya, a state-owned bank, and Bank Kesejahteraan Ekonomi, will jointly provide housing credits for members of Koperasi Pegawai Negeri (KPN), a cooperative of civil servants.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Mt. Gamalama belches smoke

Mt. Gamalama belches smoke AMBON, Maluku: Gamalama volcano in Ternate, North Maluku, belched black smoke and emitted a terrifying roaring sound on Monday.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Cairo summit to focus on sexual rights, abortion

Cairo summit to focus on sexual rights, abortion JAKARTA (JP): The issues of abortion, reproductive and sexual health and rights, as well as gender equality, are likely to grab major attention during an upcoming population summit in Cairo, says State Minister for Population Haryono Suyono.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Four Alcatel workers die of drowning

Four Alcatel workers die of drowning JAKARTA (JP): Four workers at PT Alcatel Cable, a French telecommunications company, died and another was badly injured after being submerged in a telephone cable duct in West Jakarta yesterday afternoon.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/ASEAN at 27: Achievements and deficiencies

ASEAN at 27: Achievements and deficienciesBy C.P.F. Luhulima JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-seven years ago this week, ASEAN's foreign ministers set out a number of major goals for the association.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Oil prices to remain stable for rest of year

Oil prices to remain stable for rest of year JAKARTA (JP): Oil prices will likely remain stable until the end of this year due to increasing world demand, Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana said.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Drunk policeman shoots watchman

Drunk policeman shoots watchman JAKARTA (JP): A police officer shot to death a security guard in a discotheque in North Jakarta early yesterday morning. Reportedly, both men were heavily intoxicated at the time.The officer, identified as Sgt.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Sumatra gives Prince the bird

Sumatra gives Prince the bird PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Visiting Prince Akishino of Japan was given six eggs of local game birds during a visit to the province on Sunday.He also obtained eggs of the bekisar, a hybrid that is a cross between a game bird and a thoroughbred fowl.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Pertamina aids yachting race

Pertamina aids yachting race JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned oil company Pertamina yesterday donated Rp 220 million (US$101,500) in cash and 350 kiloliters of fuel to organizers of the fifth Perla yachting race yesterday.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Trouble is brewing in PDI party again

Trouble is brewing in PDI party again JAKARTA (JP): Trouble is brewing again in the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) as a number of party leaders in the region denounced the leadership of Megawati Soekarnoputri.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Fish is not 2nd-class meal: City officer

Fish is not 2nd-class meal: City officer JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Social Welfare H. Museno said yesterday that many people in the city still consider fish a second-class meal.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Dharmindo to shift core business into trade, construction

Dharmindo to shift core business into trade, construction JAKARTA (JP): PT Dharmindo Adhiduta, a mining company affected by poor performance in 1993, will shift its core business into trade and construction and will consolidate three of its subsidiaries by next year.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/A passion for Bamboo rocks Balinese valley with music

A passion for Bamboo rocks Balinese valley with musicBy Amir Sidharta and Rayya Makarim UBUD, Bali (JP): As the large bamboo of the Jegog musical band from Negara hummed its low melodic tones, the solemn valley of Nyuh Kuning, south of Ubud, Bali, was gradually transformed into a festive musical ...

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/An ounce of prevention

An ounce of prevention One should not read too deeply into the note of caution about Indonesia's macro-economic stability and growth, which was written by Bank Indonesia's (central bank) Governor Soedradjad Djiwandono on Tuesday, or become apprehensive about the upcoming economic trends.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Rain-making operation shifts to Central Java

Rain-making operation shifts to Central Java JAKARTA (JP): Following the huge success in West Java, the government's cloud seeding operation has moved to Central Java, where the severe dry spell has affected thousands of hectares of rice fields.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Bekasi to hike water prices 30%

Bekasi to hike water prices 30% BEKASI (JP): The local water company, PDAM Bekasi, has announced it will increase the price of water at an average of 30 percent starting this month.The company's director, Dudung T.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/KONI gives nod to twelve more athletes in Asiad

KONI gives nod to twelve more athletes in Asiad JAKARTA (JP): The selection process for national athletes who will compete in October's Asian Games in Hiroshima continued yesterday with the national sports governing body (KONI) reserving 12 more places for athletes in three events.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/On IDD

On IDD Thank you for printing my letter (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 1, 1994).Being impatient, I contacted 108 (directory information) to find out who in Telkom could be contacted to find a solution to my problem. I was advised to contact customer service, telephone No. 5200107 which I did promptly.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Wealthy urged to help zoo

Wealthy urged to help zoo Governor Surjadi Soedirdja yesterday encouraged wealthy Jakartans to help the city administration fund Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Self-supporting in rice

Self-supporting in riceFrom RepublikaI am of the opinion that we should be self-supporting in rice and must preserve the rice fields. In fact, agricultural land must be increased because the need for rice is increasing as a result of an increase in population.But the reverse has happened.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Ten opera artists to perform here

Ten opera artists to perform here JAKARTA (JP): Opera is getting increasingly multicultural, as Jakarta audiences and performers will see for themselves in a one-night performance of the best loved arias of several operas tonight.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Dayak handicraft exhibition planned

Dayak handicraft exhibition planned A major exhibition featuring art of the Dayak tribe will be held at the Aryaduta Hotel Jakarta from Aug. 12 to 17.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Enforcement of Traffic Law

Enforcement of Traffic LawFrom JayakartaEven though quite some time has past since the Traffic Law was first enforced, I do not see any significant change in the country's traffic conditions.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/24 finalists named in youth research contest

24 finalists named in youth research contest JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-four students from 13 provinces have been selected for the final round of the Research Contest for Youths organized by the Ministry of Education and Culture.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Timber baron Bob Hasan denies plywood boycott

Timber baron Bob Hasan denies plywood boycott JAKARTA (JP): Timber baron Mohammad (Bob) Hasan yesterday denied that South Korean and Japanese importers had boycotted Indonesian plywood and he blamed brokers for propagating misleading information.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Maan takes over command

Maan takes over command JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's leading golfer Maan Naasim rode a fine 1-under 71 yesterday for a two-day total of 144 to shove unheralded Suwarno from atop the leader board of the Jakarta Circuit championship.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/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.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Great Procession to highlight `Kraton' Festival

Great Procession to highlight `Kraton' Festival YOGYAKARTA (JP): A caravan of vintage carriages and men dressed as traditional Javanese soldiers will kick off the week long Kraton Festival billed as the largest ever held in this provincial town.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Court denies stay of execution

Court denies stay of execution SEMARANG, Central Java: The Supreme Court denied that it had issued an order for a stay of implementation of its ruling on the Kedungombo land dispute.

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Tangerang residents criticize police

Tangerang residents criticize police Five residents of Cipulir district, Tangerang, are criticizing city police over their slow response to an appeal to tackle a land dispute case involving the state-owned manufacturer of securities paper (Peruri).

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Rights body meets with journalists' alliance

Rights body meets with journalists' alliance JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights yesterday met with the representatives of the newly formed Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI).

Thu, 11 Aug 1994

JP/Vicious life

Vicious lifeFrom MerdekaWho says the Indonesian community is polite, religious and has deep faith in God Almighty? Yes, many people do have a solid faith in their religious teachings, however, more people in the community have dirty minds.