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Searching for all articles published on 1994-07-19 ...

41 articles.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Towil's lawyers skip defense statement

Towil's lawyers skip defense statement JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers representing former Bapindo director Towil Heryoto who is being tried on corruption charges waived their right to read the defense statement yesterday, allowing the trial to proceed almost uncontested.Rudhy A.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Teen supermodel Veronica is here

Teen supermodel Veronica is here JAKARTA (JP): International beauties are on the rise here, as teen supermodel Veronica Blume arrived yesterday, following an earlier short stop by top model Cindy Crawford and the current visit by Miss Universe 1994, Sushmita Shen.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Settlers want to go home

Settlers want to go home MAGELANG, Central Java: At least 24 transmigrants from Magelang who have been resettled in Central Halmahera, Maluku, want to return to their hometown because of uncertainties about their future.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Au revoir World Cup

Au revoir World Cup The World Cup (W.C.) has ended. What a relief! World Cup has whipped up soccer into a super-dope. A dope gets its strength from its chemistry real & imagined. So what is the chemistry in soccer.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Drought all the more reason to halt pollution

Drought all the more reason to halt pollution JAKARTA (JP): The water crisis that has developed in many parts of Indonesia because of the severe drought is all the more reason for everyone, most notably, industries, to stop polluting the scarce available water resources.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Structural allowances

Structural allowancesFrom Media IndonesiaI am very concerned to learn that, based on the Circulation of the Directorate General of State Budget, the Professors must return the "structural allowances" they have received so far to the government.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Prominent figures gets awards

Prominent figures gets awards Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Hendropriyono and Holland's ambassador to Indonesia J.H.R.D. Van Roijen have been announced among 15 prominent figures who will receive the Merit Awards of Social Distinction from a privately-owned foundation.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Plates feature leading couples

Plates feature leading couples JAKARTA: Ceramic plates with portraits of President Soeharto, Mrs. Tien Soeharto, Vice President Try Sutrisno and Mrs. Sutrisno will be on sale soon.The plates are produced by a ceramic crafts woman, Yotti, who met with Mrs. Try to discuss the project yesterday.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Police solve mystery over death of Timor worker

Police solve mystery over death of Timor worker JAKARTA (JP): Police have concluded that the death of a Timorese worker at the giant PT Indocement company in Bogor was not politically motivated as some had suggested, but rather the results of a love triangle gone awry.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Forum to discuss mining

Forum to discuss mining JAKARTA (JP): The ASEAN Federation of Mining Associations, in cooperation with worldwide mining institutions, plans to hold the 4th Asia Pacific mining conference and exhibition at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center here from Oct. 26 to Oct. 29.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Telkom starts Lampung-Bali fiber-optic network

Telkom starts Lampung-Bali fiber-optic network JAKARTA (JP): PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) has begun constructing a submarine fiber optic network.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Union seeking Rp 5,000 daily minimum wage

Union seeking Rp 5,000 daily minimum wage JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta branch of the All Indonesian Workers Union is campaigning to increase the daily minimum wage from Rp 3,800 (US$1.38) currently to Rp 5,000.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/The demise of a giant

The demise of a giant "If we want to catch up with the advanced countries of the West we must learn their technology. And as we are a member of a universal earth we must not remain stuck in nationalist sentiments.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Five killed in accident

Five killed in accident SEMARANG, Central Java: Five people were killed instantly and 11 others sustained serious injuries when the van carrying them overturned.The driver was among the victims of the accident, which was believed to have been caused by brake failure.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Deregulation makes RI attractive but interest rates to rise

Deregulation makes RI attractive but interest rates to rise JAKARTA (JP): Merrill Lynch & Co. of the United States says recent deregulatory measures make Indonesia the region's best site for foreign investment but warns that interest rates will likely edge higher next year.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Telecom projects offered

Telecom projects offered JAKARTA (JP): The government will choose only five consortia to establish two million telephone lines within the current Sixth Five-Year Development Plan (Repelita VI) period, a senior official said.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Hellen Keller award honors Indonesia

Hellen Keller award honors Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Helen Keller International Incorporated (HKI), a New York-based agency providing aid for blindness prevention and the rehabilitation of the blind, will present the Helen Keller International Award to Indonesia, making it the first country ever to ...

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Illegal workers heading to Malaysia is chronic problem

Illegal workers heading to Malaysia is chronic problem JAKARTA (JP): The continuing outflow of illegal Indonesian jobseekers to Malaysia is a chronic problem that should be tackled jointly by both sides, according to a senior official of the Ministry of Manpower.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Ismail Hasan safest bet for PPP: Nurcholish

Ismail Hasan safest bet for PPP: Nurcholish JAKARTA (JP): Noted Moslem scholar Nurcholish Madjid predicted that Ismail Hasan Metareum will retain his post as chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) because he is the "safest" choice for everyone concerned.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Agencies sought to care for crime victims

Agencies sought to care for crime victims JAKARTA (JP): Experts and police called in unison on both the authorities and non-governmental organizations at a seminar yesterday to set up bodies or foundations to take care of the fate of crime victims.The seminar, entitled National Symposium.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Noodle factory pollution

Noodle factory pollutionFrom KompasOn behalf of residents of Taman Manggis Permai housing complex in Depok, south of Jakarta, we would like to express our aversion concerning the dumping of toxic chemical elements into a nearby river by a noodle factory, PT IJ, and a chemical factory PT N located ...

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Al Arqam prospers by being apolitical

Al Arqam prospers by being apoliticalBy Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): The huge words "Love Abuya, love whom (God) loves" is written across a clean and well-managed living room of the Java branch office of the Malaysia-based Al Arqam in Jakarta.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Kochi invites Indonesia to use its ports

Kochi invites Indonesia to use its ports JAKARTA (JP): The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Japanese town of Kochi yesterday offered an opportunity to Indonesia to use its ports as a gateway of plywood and seafood exports to Japan.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to close higher on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday after the Composite Index gained 1.53 points on Friday. The index further increases to 462.47 yesterday from 461.82 on Friday.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 TV Series: International Family Classic 4:30 Science and Technology 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Belief in God the Almighty 7:00 Evening ...

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Purchase on credit

Purchase on creditFrom KompasI read an advertisement in a newspaper offering a sale of a minibus Colt 120 SS on a credit basis, with a down-payment of Rp 3,500,000 and Rp 395,000 as a monthly installment. I was interested in buying the car under the prescribed term.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Ragunan Zoo to build dome cage to lure more visitors

Ragunan Zoo to build dome cage to lure more visitors JAKARTA (JP): In order to lure more visitors the management of the Ragunan zoological garden, in South Jakarta, plans to build a giant dome cage on a 1.6-hectare plot of land to house Prima satwa (Prime Animals) from the country's 27 provinces.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Economic rulings needed to conform with GATT

Economic rulings needed to conform with GATT JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to introduce economic regulations to conform with the new principles of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which will go into effect early next year, Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Funeral delay sign of Kim dynasty woes

Funeral delay sign of Kim dynasty woesBy Harvey Stockwin HONG KONG (JP): The postponement of the funeral of the late North Korean President Kim Il-sung from July 17 to 19 could be the first signal that the Kim Dynasty is experiencing difficulty in establishing itself.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/People protest deafening sound from Ramayana's loudspeakers

People protest deafening sound from Ramayana's loudspeakers BOGOR (JP): The Ramayana Department Store has stopped their noisy advertising following strong protests from residents living in the vicinity over the deafening sound from the store's loudspeakers.R.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/No bus fare hike: Haryanto

No bus fare hike: Haryanto Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto affirmed that there would be no increase in fares of city buses this year despite the demands made by several bus companies to double it from Rp 300 (13 US cents) to Rp 750.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/ABRI told to be more proactive

ABRI told to be more proactive JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat yesterday urged the Armed Forces (ABRI) to be more "proactive", especially in facing criticism at home and abroad.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/New firm to supply workers to S'pore, KL

New firm to supply workers to S'pore, KL JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-five companies that have been supplying Indonesian workers to Singapore and Malaysia have merged into a single company to give them a strong edge in the highly competitive business.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/UNDP to aid soybean seed project

UNDP to aid soybean seed project JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) yesterday signed an agreement on the provision of US$981,825 in grants for the improvement of Indonesia's soybean seed production and marketing in some provinces.The agreement was signed by Fritz H.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Post Office levy

Post Office levy In my letter (Post Office levy, The Jakarta Post, July 5, 1994) about a horrendous levy on a videocassette sent to me from England, I promised to let readers know the outcome of my complaint to the Post Office.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Professor's allowance

Professor's allowanceFrom Bisnis IndonesiaAccording to the Circulation of the Directorate General of the State Budget, university professors who are over 60 are entitled to receive the structural allowance, a bonus given to persons in leadership positions which is applicable for civil servants ...

Tue, 19 Jul 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.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/World silver medalist set for Indonesia Open

World silver medalist set for Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): American world championship silver medalist Andre Cason is expected to run the 100m race at the Indonesia Open track and field invitational meet slated for July 30 at the Madya Senayan stadium.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Miss Universe raises Rp 4m

Miss Universe raises Rp 4m JAKARTA: Visiting Miss Universe' 94 Sushmita Sen raised some Rp 4 million from donors for victims of recent tidal waves in East Java during a visit to a shopping center in Jakarta on Sunday.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Two-year-old murder solved

Two-year-old murder solved Police said yesterday that they have arrested a man believed to have killed a resident of Cipinang Melayu, East Jakarta, two years ago.

Tue, 19 Jul 1994

JP/Kedungombo land compensation

Kedungombo land compensationFrom KompasThe recent Kompas report on land compensation relating to the construction of the Kedungombo reservoir in Central Java reminds me of Kedungrejo village where my mother-in-law lives.Sam, who had no schooling during her childhood, had a house on a 0.