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Searching for all articles published on 1994-08-06 ...

47 articles.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Frequent quakes in North Maluku

Frequent quakes in North Maluku TERNATE, Maluku: North Maluku has been jolted by 2,386 earthquakes between January and July, according to the local office of the Geophysics agency.Office chief Ariyo Fauzi told Antara that 42 quakes were of magnitudes between five and 5.5 on the Richter scale.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Uncontrolled population is big problem to environment

Uncontrolled population is big problem to environment JAKARTA (JP): Uncontrolled population growth, particularly in developing countries, poses a major threat to the world's population, an executive of the Population Council says.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Fire razes 220 houses

Fire razes 220 houses PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Fire razed around 220 houses in Lima Ilir and Ilir Timur II subdistricts in Palembang on Friday morning, leaving 2,470 people homeless, Antara reported.There were no reports of casualties.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Hong Kong boy killed in Bali

Hong Kong boy killed in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Lie Chun Yian, a 12-year-old Hong Kong tourist, was killed on Friday while jet skiing off Tanjung Benoa beach.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Three hardened burglars nabbed, one shot dead

Three hardened burglars nabbed, one shot dead JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta police shot to death a burglar belonging to a seven-men gang believed responsible for a series of robberies in the mayoralty and Tangerang, and arrested three of his accomplices were arrested in the raid yesterday morning.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: ChinaJP/Donny MetriANNIVERSARY SMILES: Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Indonesia Qian Young Nien (right) chatted cheerily with Jakarta Military Commander Maj.Gen.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Lamborghini expected to develop Megatech cars

Lamborghini expected to develop Megatech cars SURABAYA, East Java (JP): Millionaire Setiawan Djody said here yesterday his reason for acquiring the well-known Italian super car manufacturer, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.a., is to transfer automotive technology to Indonesia.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Seeking help

Seeking help I have some literary documents concerning the family history of my ancestors. The literature, which is written in Dutch and English, mainly depict the tragedy and agony my forefathers experienced in the past.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Al Arqam in Indonesia offers debate

Al Arqam in Indonesia offers debate JAKARTA (JP): The Al Arqam movement in Indonesia yesterday offered its critics a discussion on the legality of its existence as pressure mounted on the government to ban the organization.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/List of legal organizations made public

List of legal organizations made public JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Home Affairs yesterday made public the list of 738 mass organizations registered with the government, stressing that those not on the list are illegal.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/I was misquoted

I was misquoted Your reporter misquoted me on two crucial points in the article concerning middle class and development in Indonesia (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 5, 1994, Page 1).I did not say that there were 16 million university graduates in Indonesia today.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Communism investigated

Communism investigated SEMARANG, Central Java: Diponegoro Military Command Chief Maj. Gen. Soeyono said that the authorities are still investigating rumors that some private universities had been infiltrated with communism.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Sudomo and Siska did not show up in divorce trial

Sudomo and Siska did not show up in divorce trial JAKARTA (JP): Neither retired admiral Sudomo, the head of the Supreme Advisory Council (DPA), nor his wife Fransiska Diah Widowati, showed up for their divorce trial at the South Jakarta district court yesterday.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Singapore firms bypass proper rules to recruit RI workers

Singapore firms bypass proper rules to recruit RI workers JAKARTA (JP): Local manpower supply companies are complaining that Singapore employment agencies have been recruiting Indonesian workers directly from rural areas, bypassing standard procedures.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/PSSI to start `Liga Indonesia' in November despite criticism

PSSI to start `Liga Indonesia' in November despite criticism JAKARTA (JP): In a move to end a recent debate, the All Indonesia Football Federation (PSSI) launched Liga Indonesia as the country's sole soccer league yesterday and vowed to start it up next November.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/More jobs for S. Jakarta people

More jobs for S. Jakarta people South Jakarta Mayor H. Pardjoko launched an employment program in Tebet which will provide jobs for 270 people on Wednesday.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Firm's shares oversubscribed

Firm's shares oversubscribed JAKARTA (JP): PT Wicaksana Overseas International, a consumer goods distribution company, yesterday announced a 150-percent oversubscription of the primary offering of its new 20 million shares through the capital market.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Timorese shun teaching jobs

Timorese shun teaching jobs DILI, East Timor: Most East Timorese shun the teaching profession and the province has had to bring in teachers from other parts of Indonesia.M. Soekarman of the East Timor Education Office said most East Timorese find the profession unattractive.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Colonial laws: All taboo?

Colonial laws: All taboo? A cartoon published in The Jakarta Post of July 29, 1994, on page 4, showed an Indonesian judge holding in the left hand a national flag carrying an inscription `Freedom or Die,' whereas a trembling right hand held a pair of scales which, nevertheless, were in a level ...

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Inventor of minibus door handles considers patent

Inventor of minibus door handles considers patentBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): It is still fresh in the mind of FX Jacobus Jut, 52, when City Police Chief Maj. Gen.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/A visit to the longest longhouse in W. Kalimantan

A visit to the longest longhouse in W. KalimantanText by Lewa Pardomuan Photos by Don Hasman SUNGAI ULUK, KAPUAS HULU, W. Kalimantan (JP): The rain turned the clay road leading to the longhouse into a treacherous mud track.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Review of cemetery expropriation urged

Review of cemetery expropriation urged JAKARTA (JP): City councillors yesterday urged the city administration to review whether the expropriation of a 2,823 square-meter piece of land in the Menteng Pulo public cemetery, South Jakarta, by PT Interland Angkasa had been done in accordance with ...

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/60 motor-crossers to compete in Yogyakarta, SUrabaya c'ship

60 motor-crossers to compete in Yogyakarta, SUrabaya c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Sixty leading crossers from Australia, the United States, Japan and Europe will demonstrate their skill when they compete in the supercross championships in Yogyakarta and Surabaya next month.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Sports 3:30 TV Series: Sins 4:30 Drama: Nyala Lilin Kecil 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film: Special Force 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: S.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Marsinah's murder case is not closed: Experts

Marsinah's murder case is not closed: ExpertsBy Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): Although 10 people have already been convicted over the highly controversial murder of labor activist Marsinah, many legal experts say the case is by no means closed and that the real murderers may still be at large.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Putting debt problem right

Putting debt problem right No doubt to the relief of many, the virtually uncurbed heavy- handed operations of so-called debt collectors is about to end, at least in Jakarta.As was made known earlier this week by Jakarta's military commander, Maj. Gen. A.M.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Merpati plans new uniforms

Merpati plans new uniforms JAKARTA: Merpati Nusantara Airlines plans to change the uniforms of its cabin crew.The state airline has opted for uniforms designed by top Indonesian designer Prayudi.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Astek plans to collect on insurance premium due

Astek plans to collect on insurance premium due JAKARTA (JP): The state insurance company PT Astek has warned some 20,000 companies who owe them Rp 64.5 billion in arrears to pay up, pay hefty interest, or face prosecution.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Timber piling up at Sunda Kelapa port

Timber piling up at Sunda Kelapa port JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the Sunda Kelapa Port Authority Nasrul Esten has blamed the mounting pile of timber at the port's yard on the buyers who are often late in collecting their ordered goods.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/`Gawai Mandung', a joyful festivity to pay respects to Dayak ancestors

`Gawai Mandung', a joyful festivity to pay respects to Dayak ancestors One hundred years ago a Dutch military doctor, Anton W. Nieuwenhuis, set off to explore the natural and cultural potential along the Kapuas and Mahakam rivers in West and East Kalimantan.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Long weekend

Long weekendFrom Berita BuanaIn respect to the government's plan to introduce a five-day working week as of August next year, with school hours being adjusted to the new system, I would like to make the following comments:1. To date, many civil servants have second jobs.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Soeharto to inaugurate power plant

Soeharto to inaugurate power plant JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is scheduled to inaugurate a new 110-megawatt (MW) geothermal power generation plant later this month in Gunung Salak near Sukabumi, West Java, the president of the state electricity company PT PLN said.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/PPP urged to put its house in order ahead of congress

PPP urged to put its house in order ahead of congress JAKARTA (JP): A senior cabinet official yesterday urged the United Development Party (PPP) to put its house in order as it prepares for an important congress to elect its leaders.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Statistics agency to make its data more accessible

Statistics agency to make its data more accessible JAKARTA (JP): The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) yesterday promised to make its wealth of data and information more accessible to the public.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Governor opens PKK contest

Governor opens PKK contest Governor Surjadi Soedirdja yesterday opened the final of a city wide contest on child healthcare organized by the Family Welfare Movement (PKK).

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/On IDD hazards

On IDD hazards Referring to the letter by R. Y. Savur entitled Hazards of IDD published in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 1, 1994, we have the following comments:PT Telkom in the West Jakarta area is very concerned about the complaint made by the writer and we appreciate the information given us.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Attitudes about disability must change

Attitudes about disability must changeBy Julian Francis JAKARTA (JP): In many countries the voices of people with disabilities are being increasingly heard. This is particularly true in the richer countries, but also now in countries such as Bangladesh.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Poverty

Poverty Correction: Our story headlined Funds for poverty alleviation cut and misused on page 8 of the Aug. 5, 1994 issue contained some misquotations.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Humpuss to establish $330m methanol plant

Humpuss to establish $330m methanol plant JAKARTA (JP): A subsidiary of Humpuss Group yesterday assigned Lurgi Oil-Gas-Chemie Gmbh of Germany to construct a methanol plant worth US$330 million in Bontang, East Kalimantan, with an annual capacity of 660,000 tons.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Jakarta will have Blue Note jazz club

Jakarta will have Blue Note jazz club JAKARTA (JP): Blue Note, a New York-based international jazz club and restaurant, will have its first club in Southeast Asia when it opens its fifth club in Jakarta on Aug. 29.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) maintained its bullish condition yesterday, with most shares booking solid gains in active trading.The broad-based Composite Index rose another four points to close the week at 472.8, as compared to 468.72 on Thursday.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Asian mobile satellite system set

Asian mobile satellite system set JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian, Singaporean and U.S. companies yesterday agreed to start a feasibility study on the launching of the world's second mobile geo-stationary satellite telecommunication system which will cover major parts of Asia.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Maan wins golf meet in playoff

Maan wins golf meet in playoff JAKARTA (JP): Maan Nasim survived a sudden death play-off against seasoned Buari of Bali to take the top Rp 6.75 million (US$3,115) cash prize at the Jakarta Circuit golf championships yesterday.

Sat, 06 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.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Farmers complain of continuous harassment

Farmers complain of continuous harassment JAKARTA (JP): Twenty five farmers from Garut in West Java who are fighting to defend their land from being acquired by a major plantation company, made a return visit to the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday, saying that they have ...

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Egyptian minister to visit Indonesia

Egyptian minister to visit Indonesia JAKARTA: Egyptian Minister of Manpower Ahmed Al Amawi is scheduled to visit Indonesia between Aug. 7 and Aug. 12 to study Indonesia's experience on human resources development.

Sat, 06 Aug 1994

JP/Regulate the traffic!

Regulate the traffic!From NeracaTraffic congestion on Jl. Raya Meruya is an everyday scene. This is caused by the inflow of vehicles hailing from Ciledug and its surroundings. A long line of cars is formed right from the campus of Mercu Buana University to the Meruya Ilir crossroads.