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Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Five rioters get 20 months
Five rioters get 20 months MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Medan District Court on Wednesday sentenced five men to 20 months imprisonment each for their roles in the workers riot in Medan last April.The five are Sugiono (23 years old), Nobel Samosir (22), Arifin (21), Muliadi (24), and Usahanta Ginting...
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
House commission wants end to social security monopoly
House commission wants end to social security monopoly JAKARTA (JP): A commission of the House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday called on the private sector to establish social security companies and end the virtual monopoly of the state- owned PT Astek.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Ficorinvest announces decline in dividends
Ficorinvest announces decline in dividends JAKARTA (JP): A profit decline in 1993 is forcing Ficorinvest Bank to reduce its dividends distributed to shareholders to Rp 310 (14.3 U.S. cents) per share, compared to Rp 392 in 1992.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Australia invites RI to improve relationship
Australia invites RI to improve relationship JAKARTA (JP): Australia is inviting Indonesia to enhance their mutual relationship through clear sightedness, sensitivity, courage, hard work, boldness and openness, as the two countries are basically different in many ways.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Revocation of of licenses
Revocation of of licensesFrom Bisnis IndonesiaI am very sad about the revocation of the publishing licenses of the three magazines -- Tempo, Editor and DeTIK. Were their sins so great that they had to face such a heavy punishment? Did their actions really harm the national stability?We were even...
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
`Swiss system not suitable for city road plan'
`Swiss system not suitable for city road plan' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar said yesterday that his ministry would not consider using the Consolid System for constructing new roads in Jakarta, although the system offers lower construction costs.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Ramos to relax new tax
Ramos to relax new tax MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos has agreed to exempt more sectors from the expanded value-added tax (VAT) passed last month in an apparent attempt to ease opposition against the new levy.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Seizure of city buses defended
Seizure of city buses defended JAKARTA (JP): The head of the City Land Transportation and Traffic Control Office (DLLAJ), J.P. Sepang, explained that the impoundment of city buses is solely a disciplinary action and is not meant to inflict financial losses on the bus companies.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Soeharto warns of weakening family bond
Soeharto warns of weakening family bond JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto warned yesterday that the trend towards having small families has a downside: It weakens the family bond, clearing the way for a host of other problems.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Clampdown on papers
Clampdown on papers On June 28, 1994, all major Japanese papers reported on the media clampdown in Jakarta early this week. NHK, Japan's country- wide television station, reported on the ban twice.It came as a shock, at least to teachers and students who are learning Bahasa Indonesia or studying...
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Govt to complete bill for invalids welfare
Govt to complete bill for invalids welfare JAKARTA (JP): The government is currently putting the final touches on a bill to secure the welfare of the physically disabled and hopes to present it to the House of Representatives (DPR) in September.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
UI will get new professor
UI will get new professor Dr. Soeratmi Poerbonegoro, 64, a senior lecturer at the School of Public Health of University of Indonesia, will be inducted as professor at a ceremony at the university campus in Depok on Saturday.The public relations office of the university said yesterday Dr.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Highway blocked by deluge
Highway blocked by deluge BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: About five kilometers of the Trans Kalimantan Highway near the Tanah Laut regency were flooded when a nearby river overflowed, disrupting traffic between Banjarmasin and cities in South and East Kalimantan.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Parking at the Grand Hyatt
Parking at the Grand HyattFrom Suara PembaruanOn June 13, 1994 I attended a seminar at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Jakarta. I was very careful to drive my car so as not to cause any damage. The parking attendant gave me parking card No. 711114.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
The new deregulation package
The new deregulation package The government has once again launched deregulation measures in anticipation of the new world trade order in the wake of the GATT and Uruguay Round arrangements. Since May last year the government has issued four such packages.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Indonesia plans to establish halon bank, official says
Indonesia plans to establish halon bank, official says JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia plans to establish a bank for halon, a widely used fire extinguishing substance which is being phased out globally because it depletes the ozone, to ensure supply for some of its industries that still rely on the...
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Indonesian to head international women's council
Indonesian to head international women's council JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesian woman's leader has been elected president of the International Council of Women (ICW), becoming the fourth Asian to hold the position.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Deregulation to benefit exporters
Deregulation to benefit exporters JAKARTA (JP): The government's new deregulatory measures will boost Indonesia's non-oil exports on the world market, Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo said here yesterday.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices, which have been on a downward trend for over four consecutive weeks, continued losing ground on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday.The broad-based Composite Index closed 4.67 points lower at 457.73 yesterday from 462.41 on Tuesday.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Indonesia sends aid worth $50,000 to African states
Indonesia sends aid worth $50,000 to African states JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia plans to send US$50,000 in humanitarian aid to Niger, Rwanda and Uganda, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday.The ministry said in a statement that $15,000 of the aid will be presented to the people of Niger...
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Children of a new age
Children of a new age Until yesterday, few of us are likely to have heard of the village called Semambung. Now, this East Javanese village has become the center of celebrations to publicize Indonesia's first National Family Day.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Instant noodles off the menu
Instant noodles off the menu PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Recent reports that dozens of people suffered food poisoning after eating instant noodles have taken its toll on the giant manufacturer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Meeting to discuss APEC
Meeting to discuss APEC JAKARTA (JP): Economists will discuss Indonesia's role in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and the problems and prospects of cooperation among its members in a one-day seminar here today.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Secretary's death caused by strangulation: Police
Secretary's death caused by strangulation: Police JAKARTA (JP): Police revealed yesterday that the death of Ida Rezeki, 32, who was found hanging on a rope in her house two months ago, was caused by congestion of her respiratory system.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. A.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Boy killed as driver falls asleep
Boy killed as driver falls asleep BEKASI (JP): A 10-year old boy was killed yesterday when the van carrying him and 10 family members overturned after hitting a railing at the Cikampek-Jakarta toll road.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Dossiers prepared for trial of film artist Ria Irawan
Dossiers prepared for trial of film artist Ria Irawan JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta High Prosecutor's Office will soon present the dossiers in the case of starlet Ria Irawan to determine whether she can be brought to court.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Commercializing seminar
Commercializing seminarFrom KompasAs an entrepreneur, I am often invited to attend seminars organized by government bodies. Some government officials are usually present at the seminars to give explanations about the government policies on tax, trade, industry, etc.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Indonesia seeks to maximize use of its fauna resources
Indonesia seeks to maximize use of its fauna resources JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must maximize the potential of its abundant fauna resources for commercial and research purposes, the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) said yesterday.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Italian soccer fans rewarded late for vigil
Italian soccer fans rewarded late for vigil JAKARTA (JP): Many local fans of the Italian soccer team went to sleep early Wednesday morning wondering whether their side's 1-1 draw with Mexico had effectively eliminated Italy from the 1994 World Cup.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Alkasa to raise aluminum output
Alkasa to raise aluminum output JAKARTA (JP): Increased sales in the first quarter of this year is encouraging PT Alumindo Perkasa (Alkasa), a public aluminum extrusion company, to increase production in cooperation with its affiliate.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Developers will be required to speed up house construction
Developers will be required to speed up house construction JAKARTA (JP): The government will require real estate developers to accelerate the construction of houses to meet increasing demand, State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung said here yesterday.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Development on Korean encouraging
Development on Korean encouraging JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto in his capacity as chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) said yesterday that he was greatly encouraged by the decision of North and South Korea to hold a summit in an effort to end their nuclear dispute.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Overseas OJT registration opens
Overseas OJT registration opens At least 30 workers from companies operating in the city will be sent to Japan early next year to take part in an on the job training (OJT) program jointly sponsored by the Jakarta and Tokyo Metropolitan City administrations, the City Manpower Office announced...
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Damaged roads
Damaged roadsFrom MerdekaThe disorderly digging done by PT Telkom along Jl. Raya Depok II Timur has caused much damage to the road. The vehicles that use the road have worsened the condition, sending dirt flying into the air and obviously causing heavy pollution.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Yogya plays host to kite festival
Yogya plays host to kite festival YOGYAKARTA: Thirty three participants from 11 countries and 70 local participants will take part in an international kite festival on the Parangtritis beach on July 5-6.The chief organizer, G.B.P.H.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Merpati, Garuda to be split
Merpati, Garuda to be split JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said here yesterday that Merpati Nusantara Airlines will be split next year from its holding company, the national air carrier Garuda Indonesia.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Protrests against press ban move off the streets
Protrests against press ban move off the streets JAKARTA (JP): Protesters against the government ban on three news magazines appeared to have heeded the Jakarta Police warning to stay off the streets yesterday, taking their cause to the House of Representatives (DPR) instead.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
World Junior Bridge c'ships here in 1995
World Junior Bridge c'ships here in 1995 JAKARTA (JP): The World Bridge Federation has named Indonesia host of the 1995 World Junior Bridge Championship, the Indonesian Contract Bridge Association (Gabsi) announced yesterday.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Councilor criticizes fair organizers
Councilor criticizes fair organizers JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor yesterday blasted organizers of the Jakarta Fair exhibition (PRJ) for neglecting the interest of small businesses and street vendors in this year's annual event.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Sentul to hold Formula Asia
Sentul to hold Formula Asia JAKARTA (JP): Chandra Alim will spearhead the challenge of eight renowned national drivers in the first stop of the seven- leg Formula Asia race at the Sentul international circuit, West Java on July 8-10.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Shallow humanitarianism
Shallow humanitarianismFrom ProspekArswendo Atmowiloto may feel relieved after ending his prison term. Being a creative and productive writer before Monitor tabloid's publishing license was revoked, he resumed writing in the media.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Harmoko offers a way out for banned magazines
Harmoko offers a way out for banned magazines JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko last night rejected calls to reverse his decision to ban three news magazines last week, stressing that the move was legal.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Japanese `wrappers' introduce an ancient, unusual art form
Japanese `wrappers' introduce an ancient, unusual art formBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): More than 70 members of the Ikebana clubs shared a unique glimpse of Japanese culture at a Japanese gift-wrapping workshop presented by expert, Kunio Ekiguchi, last Sunday and Monday.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Water company raises prices up to 40 percent
Water company raises prices up to 40 percent JAKARTA (JP): The city-owned water company, PAM Jaya, raised water prices by 40 percent beginning this month, the firm's management told reporters yesterday.
Thu, 30 Jun 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.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
RI sends 50 shuttlers to next month's Malaysia Open
RI sends 50 shuttlers to next month's Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): World champions Joko Suprianto and Susi Susanti will lead a makeshift Indonesian team at the July 6-10 Malaysia Open badminton championships in Johor.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Highway project accelerated
Highway project accelerated BENGKULU, South Sumatra: The authorities are accelerating the construction of the Bengkulu trans highway to end the isolation of many small villages.Rachmat Rani, chief of the Bengkulu Public Works Office, said the highway will also facilitate the distribution of cement...
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
121 apprehended in North Jakarta
121 apprehended in North Jakarta The North Jakarta population office team apprehended on Tuesday at least 121 people found to be traveling without identification cards.The citizenship inspection took place along Jl.
Thu, 30 Jun 1994
Fulbright scholarship
Fulbright scholarshipFrom KompasI am one of the applicants for the Fulbright/Galbraith Scholarship Program for 1995. Since 1994, I have worked to complete the requirements by obtaining the necessary letter of reference, TOEFL and other papers.I sent all the documents to AMINEF in February 1994.
Wed, 29 Jun 1994
Australians in motocross race
Australians in motocross race JAKARTA (JP): Australia's world-beating teenager Chad Reed and compatriot Craig Anderson will be making another trip to the international motocross championships in Banda Aceh on Saturday.