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Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Bakrie developer says sorry about school demolition

Bakrie developer says sorry about school demolition JAKARTA (JP): The management of PT Catur Swasakti Utama (CSU), the developer of the Taman Rasuna apartments in Kuningan, South Jakarta, said yesterday they regretted demolishing a primary school building to make way for construction.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Tarub inducted as new chief of Kostrad, replacing Kuntara

Tarub inducted as new chief of Kostrad, replacing Kuntara JAKARTA (JP): The Army's Strategic Reserve Command (Kostrad) yesterday got a new chief, the 19th commandant since the force was founded in 1961.Maj. Gen.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Haze disrupts flights

Haze disrupts flights SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Thick haze in Pontianak and Palangkaraya has forced the suspension of all flights to these two cities from Balikpapan.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Eighth leg of SEA car race to start

Eighth leg of SEA car race to start JAKARTA (JP): Sentul international track will once again host the eighth leg of the South East Asia Touring Car championship due to start tomorrow.Thailand's racer Man Manit took the lead with his Mercedes- Benz by clocking 31:57.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Soeharto to open RI pavilion at Hannover fair

Soeharto to open RI pavilion at Hannover fair JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is scheduled to inaugurate the Indonesian pavilion at the Hannover Messe '95 exhibition in Germany in April of next year which will feature Indonesia's industrial achievements.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Waskito announces plans to streamline civil service

Waskito announces plans to streamline civil service JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to streamline the civil service through stricter annual recruitment, especially of lower echelon employees.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Cola awards to Asiad medalists

Cola awards to Asiad medalists JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the board of directors of PT Coca- cola Indonesia, Moetaryanto, yesterday symbolically handed over "Coca-cola athletic awards" to Arnold Lisapaly, the coordinator of Indonesian Asian Games coaches.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Two state industrial companies may lose over Rp 56 billion

Two state industrial companies may lose over Rp 56 billion JAKARTA (JP): Two state industrial companies are likely to suffer losses of Rp 56.3 billion (US$25.9 million) this year due to the appreciation of Japanese yen against American dollar and the rescheduling of a number of projects.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/House calls for revision of wording in tax bills

House calls for revision of wording in tax bills JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) called for the revision of four government-proposed tax bills yesterday, saying that they still contain many loopholes.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Culture important in management of the mass media

Culture important in management of the mass media JAKARTA (JP): Media managers in Indonesia must take into account the prevailing cultural values if they want to survive and flourish, executives say.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Administration to ease process for vehicle documents

Administration to ease process for vehicle documents JAKARTA (JP): In response to the public's negative reaction, the municipal administration announced that it will simplify the processing of vehicular documents and make concerted efforts to abolish the collection of unauthorized charges.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Hotel industry seen as shifting to three-star property

Hotel industry seen as shifting to three-star propertyBy Vincent Lingga Karl Linus Waelti a Swiss national with more than 33 years of experience in hotel management around the world, including Indonesia in the late 1970s, projects the future trend in Indonesia's hotel industry in an interview ...

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Sports: Tennis Davis Cup (rerun) 5:00 Regional News 5:30 School Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Karya Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Bintang Nusantara 9:00 World News 9:30 Quiz: Siapa Dia 10:35 ...

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/ASEAN role in APEC is praised

ASEAN role in APEC is praised JAKARTA (JP): A senior United States official yesterday acknowledged the importance of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), despite the association's initial wariness of the forum.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/6,000-hectare waterfront city to be built, governor says

6,000-hectare waterfront city to be built, governor says JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has that the city administration will reclaim 6,000 hectares of the Jakarta Bay in order to turn the capital's northern coastal zone into a modern waterfront area.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Police foil log smuggling

Police foil log smuggling BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The authorities in Bandar Jaya have foiled an attempt to smuggle four trucks of timber to Jakarta.Police have detained the drivers and identified the owner of the timber as YT, a local business woman.Lampung's Garuda Hitam Commander Col.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Illiteracy rate is still high

Illiteracy rate is still high The government should pay more attention to condition of women because, according to data disclosed recently by the director general of non-curriculum and sports of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Soedjiarto, 3.31 out of 5.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/The first ARF meeting: An evolution

The first ARF meeting: An evolutionBy Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): The first ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), held in Bangkok in July 1994, was very encouraging.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Bapindo trial exposes weaknesses in procedures

Bapindo trial exposes weaknesses in procedures JAKARTA (JP): A former director of Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) acknowledged yesterday that a number of their decision making processes were frought with flaws, thus exposing it to a major scam last year.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Legislator questions policy of presidential decrees

Legislator questions policy of presidential decrees JAKARTA (JP): A legislator yesterday questioned the wisdom behind the government's decision to issue presidential decrees, bypassing the House of Representatives, in preference to legislation which the House must approve.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The price drops continued on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday in moderate trading, with the Composite Index losing another 3.9 points to close at 513.15 against 517.07 on the previous day.The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also declined, closing at 124.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Most wanted bank swindler shot to death

Most wanted bank swindler shot to death JAKARTA (JP): A police detective shot to death the country's most wanted bank swindler during a raid in the parking lot of his office in Cikini, Central Jakarta, Wednesday evening.Humala Hutabarat, 54, is believed to have embezzled at least Rp 15.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Alcatel wins GSM contract

Alcatel wins GSM contract JAKARTA (JP): Alcatel of France has received confirmation from the state-owned PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo) to proceed with the implementation of phase two of its GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) digital cellular infrastructure deployment plan.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Shorter school week rejected

Shorter school week rejected SEMARANG, Central Java: The local chapter of the United Development Party (PPP) says the five-day school week scheme which is being phased in on an experimental basis in the province is affecting the attendance of afternoon Islamic schools.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/W. Jakarta destroys 179,000 bottles

W. Jakarta destroys 179,000 bottles The West Jakarta authorities crushed more than 179,000 bottles of alcoholic beverages with bulldozers at a ceremony attended by mayoralty officials on Wednesday.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Golkar asks govt to curb cement prices

Golkar asks govt to curb cement prices JAKARTA (JP): The ruling Golkar faction at the House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday appealed to the government and all related parties to take immediate actions to curb the soaring cement prices.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/RI's plywood exports to recover: Hasan

RI's plywood exports to recover: Hasan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's plywood exports will likely recover in the coming months after declining over the last three months, chairman of the Association of Indonesian Wood Panel Producers (Apkindo) Mohammad (Bob) Hasan says.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/`SWA' holds seminar on brand awareness

`SWA' holds seminar on brand awareness The SWA Sembada economic and business monthly magazine is to hold a seminar on brand awareness tomorrow.The seminar will take place at the Enteos Convention Center, BRI Tower II, Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta. It will start at 8 a.m. and last until 2 p.m.

Fri, 23 Sep 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.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/U.S. laws link investment to environment

U.S. laws link investment to environmentBy John M. Bernier SACRAMENTO, California (JP): Indonesian investors planning to open a business in the United States should not just think about such things as marketing surveys and long term growth potential, they must also worry about garter snakes, ...

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/A test-water visit

A test-water visit Vice President Try Sutrisno is now in Australia on an unofficial visit. Because he is the highest level Indonesian leader to visit our neighbor to the south since President Soeharto's visit there in 1975, his trip holds great significance as a sign of improving ...

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Humane security

Humane security It seems almost a paradox that amid rapid social transformation the human need to feel secure is more pronounced.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Conversion of fertile land prohibited, Ginandjar says

Conversion of fertile land prohibited, Ginandjar says JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita said the government would no longer allow conversion of fertile land into industrial projects fearing they may threaten the country's rice self-sufficiency.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Elvis seen in Jakarta, Medan

Elvis seen in Jakarta, MedanBy Paul W. Blair JAKARTA (JP): In an age when the still-breathing Elvis Presley is most often spotted waiting patiently in a 7-Eleven check-out line or holding down some low-profile job in a motorcycle repair shop or bowling alley ("Yeah, I decided to live the rest of ...

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Increasing prices of land hamper housing development

Increasing prices of land hamper housing development JAKARTA (JP): Problems related to land acquisition are hampering the development of low cost housing for civil servants under a compulsory savings scheme, Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tanjung says.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Thanks for the Sunday Post

Thanks for the Sunday Post I would like to thank you for making The Jakarta Post available on Sundays. May The Jakarta Post continue to boost its circulation.Although it's not very important, I would like to make the following comments.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Ulemas worry about gambling

Ulemas worry about gambling SEMARANG, Central Java: The local chapter of the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) has expressed concern over widespread gambling in the province."It's a worrying development.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Try calls for nuclear-free regional zone

Try calls for nuclear-free regional zone JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno in Canberra yesterday called for the creation of a nuclear-free zone in Southeast Asia, hinting that its establishment could begin as early as next year.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Sailor gets six years for rape

Sailor gets six years for rape The North Jakarta District Court yesterday sentenced a sailor to six years imprisonment for raping his own maid in February.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/SBSI chief collapses during court hearing

SBSI chief collapses during court hearing JAKARTA (JP): Muchtar Pakpahan, the chairman of the rebel Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI), collapsed during a court hearing in Medan yesterday as he was reading his defense against charges of inciting workers to violence last April.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Over-age allegations are shrugged off

Over-age allegations are shrugged off JAKARTA (JP): The semifinalists at the 29th Asian Youth Under- 19 soccer championship shrugged off over-age allegations as they prepared for today's battles.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Derogatory comments

Derogatory comments I was listening to Lewis Turner's radio program "Expats' Night" on Kiss FM on the night of Sept. 15 and was hurt by a particular lady's derogatory comments about Indonesia.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Six or five school day?

Six or five school day?From Suara KaryaThe government has introduced a five-day work week, allowing weekends off. This regulation naturally also alters the work hours. Several offices have already begun to implement the new regulation on a trial basis. Some schools have followed the example.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/The Listening Post

The Listening Post * The launch of a new series of texts in EFL for Indonesian learners is always an occasion to celebrate; apart from the very important and worthwhile goal of providing study materials for thousands of people who might otherwise not found them, texts, especially when backed by the ...

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/68 RI banks listed among Asia's largest

68 RI banks listed among Asia's largest JAKARTA (JP): Sixty-eight of Indonesia's 234 banks have been listed among Asia's 500 largest commercial banks, which last year recorded good performances in assets, deposits, loans, profits and growth.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Dengue kills six children

Dengue kills six children MAJALENGKA, West Java: Six children have died of the dengue hemorrhagic fever spreading through two subdistricts over the past week.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/Leadership dispute rocks retail group

Leadership dispute rocks retail group Three top executives of the Indonesian Retailers Association said yesterday that the re-election of J.A. Sinungan as the organization's chairman is illegal.

Fri, 23 Sep 1994

JP/U.S. ignores human rights?

U.S. ignores human rights? I think the government of the United States should take a closer look at the "hot item" they espouse regarding human rights.I have a case in point that I am questioning the violation of human rights: myself and daughter.