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

49 articles.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Tansil's wife claims to be ignorant of business deal

Tansil's wife claims to be ignorant of business deal JAKARTA (JP): The wife of businessman Eddy Tansil, the man at the center of the loan scandal at Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo), frustrated judges and prosecution at his trial yesterday, when she insisted that she was a novice in ...

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Former rebels return home

Former rebels return home MERAUKE, Irian Jaya: Three men who fled with their families across to Papua New Guinea 10 years ago have returned to their home villages after disavowing their separatist cause.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Team set up to preserve rainforest

Team set up to preserve rainforest JAKARTA (JP): Two ministers agreed yesterday to form a special team to coordinate work on some important environmental issues which include genetic property rights, nature conservation, indigenous people and eco-tourism.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Professional complainer

Professional complainer I have the feeling that St. John is paid by The Jakarta Post to write letters to you. You can fill up your paper by printing more cartoons, which are certainly more entertaining than letters from St. John.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Shutlers and officials got cash for victory

Shutlers and officials got cash for victory JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian shuttlers and officials who managed to recapture the Thomas and Uber Cups were awarded "appreciation money" of Rp 150 million (about US$70,000) by the Governor of West Java R.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Patience behind the life of a 120-year-old woman

Patience behind the life of a 120-year-old womanBy Kosasih Derajat LINGGAR JATI, West Java (JP): Most people want to live as long as possible. This hope is expressed in prayers when a baby is born, and at birthday and wedding parties.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Govt has confusing stance on HKBP rift

Govt has confusing stance on HKBP rift JAKARTA (JP): Officials yesterday sent mixed messages about the government's position on the prolonged dispute within the Toba Batak Protestant Church (HKBP).

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/GOLD AND DUST - World Cup Records

GOLD AND DUST - World Cup RecordsBy Richard PedlerGOLD . . . JAKARTA (JP): Pele was the first man to appear on three World Cup winning sides. He scored 12 goals in 14 matches. He is also the youngest player to score in the World Cup finals and he scored in each of his four tournaments.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Erroneous editing

Erroneous editing Having written to your letters column quite a bit recently, I have noticed quite a lot of editing work which doesn't suit me at all.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Farmers shun cooperatives with corrupt executives

Farmers shun cooperatives with corrupt executives JAKARTA (JP): Many farmers refuse to join Village Cooperatives Units (KUD) because most of their executives, particularly those appointed by the government, are corrupt and neglect farmers' needs, executives of the Indonesian Farmer Association ...

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Officials to talk at one-day gathering

Officials to talk at one-day gathering A number of ranking officials and noted Moslem preachers and artists, including a minister, will deliver speeches during a one-day gathering of ex-prisoners and nightclub hostesses at the auditorium of PT Pelni building on Jl.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Talks on international listing

Talks on international listing JAKARTA (JP): Universal regulations on the capital market and ways to negotiate for international listings will be discussed during a seminar here later this month.PT Suar Intermuda Corp.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Investment location Indonesia: Relevance regained

Investment location Indonesia: Relevance regained The government has again relaxed restrictions on foreign investment. Noted economist Djisman Simanjuntak strikes a positive note in his analysis.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Bombshells found in village

Bombshells found in village BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Police have removed 33 bombshells and 10 cannon balls, believed remnants from the World War II, recently discovered in a village near here.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Stop operating old buses

Stop operating old busesFrom MerdekaOn June 5, 1994, I took a PPD No. 46 bus from Grogol to Kampung Rambutan station. The bus was very crowded. When it was about to reach the Pancoran area all of a sudden its engine failed. Naturally, all the passengers started grumbling and complaining.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Jakarta chessmen prevail in inter-city team torney in KL

Jakarta chessmen prevail in inter-city team torney in KL JAKARTA (JP): Facing weak opponents, chess wizards from Jakarta maintained their reign in the Asian chess inter-city team tournament with a total score of 26 points in Kuala Lumpur on Monday night.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Facial surgery helps a Lampung boy enjoy life again

Facial surgery helps a Lampung boy enjoy life againBy Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): Alip Mustofa Arifin is one young Indonesian who is ever so proud of his very flat nose.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/500 women from Asia, Pacific convence here

500 women from Asia, Pacific convence here JAKARTA (JP): Around 500 women from 50 Asian and Pacific countries began yesterday a conference on women in development, ready to tackle crucial issues including discrimination and the burden poverty places on women.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Police impound vehicles from teens on wheels

Police impound vehicles from teens on wheels JAKARTA (JP): Operation Cleansing resulted in 100 motorbikes and 46 cars being impounded from night-time, daredevil street racers in a recent raid on major roads in the city.The Jakarta Military Command said yesterday the raid, which included Jl.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Bapindo regains confidence after scandal: Mar'ie

Bapindo regains confidence after scandal: Mar'ie JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad says the scandal-hit Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) has recovered business confidence after a series of financial and management remedies.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Lawyer hails govt's recognition of NGOs

Lawyer hails govt's recognition of NGOs JAKARTA (JP): It is time for Indonesia to show the world that it welcomes the presence of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), a noted lawyer and women's rights advocate said.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Prince Valiant 3:05 Music Program 3:30 Science World 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: Aceh 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 ...

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Concern over deregulation

Concern over deregulation The great concern, despite the resounding positive reactions, aroused by the May 19 deregulation of foreign investment is quite understandable.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/The agony of housing the homeless in Cardiff

The agony of housing the homeless in CardiffBy Lela E. Madjiah Housing the homeless is a problem shared by cities the world over. The writer noted a similar problem during her recent 10- week stay in Cardiff, Wales.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Influence brokers inflate prices of electricity plants

Influence brokers inflate prices of electricity plants JAKARTA (JP): The involvement of lobbyists and brokers in negotiations for the construction of three power projects in Java has caused contractors to charge high prices, the president of the State Electricity Company (PLN), Zuhal, says.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Teachers try to keep paint

Teachers try to keep paint out of blackboard jungle JAKARTA (JP): For the second time in less than a week, school uniforms covered with ink and paint were visible on the streets of Jakarta when junior high schools (SMP) throughout the city announced the results of final exams yesterday.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Sea port firm has problems eliminating culture of graft

Sea port firm has problems eliminating culture of graft JAKARTA (JP): PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II, the state-owned that manages Tanjung Priok sea port, yesterday admitted to the House of Representatives (DPR) that it is having problems eliminating illegal charges at the port.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued drifting lower yesterday in line with the downward trends on other Asian markets.The broad-based Composite Index lost 0.41 point to close at 486.11 from 486.52 on Monday.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Journalists to descend on Medan Rally

Journalists to descend on Medan Rally JAKARTA (JP): Over 150 local and foreign sportswriters are expected to cover this year's main event in the autosports world - Bentoel Rally Indonesia '94 - to be staged in Medan, North Sumatra for June 17 to 19.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Ban smoking in public places

Ban smoking in public placesFrom Media IndonesiaI fully agree with the plan to ban smoking in public places and on public transportation vehicles throughout Jakarta. We all know that smoking will damage health and bring about inconveniences to non-smoking passengers on public buses.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Pyongyang wants more balanced reports on Korean nuke dispute

Pyongyang wants more balanced reports on Korean nuke dispute JAKARTA (JP): North Korea yesterday called for more balanced news reporting on the country's nuclear dispute with the United States and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Govt stops plan to build road in Kalimantan forest

Govt stops plan to build road in Kalimantan forest JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry has turned down a politically powerful general's request to build a road through the Kayan Mentarang wildlife reserve in East Kalimantan.PT Giri Ekawan, a timber firm controlled by Lt. Gen.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Lippo Village to build tunnel

Lippo Village to build tunnel PT Lippo Village will build a tunnel linking Legok road with the Jakarta-Merak toll road as part of efforts to solve traffic congestion at the gate of the Karawaci toll road.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/New deregulation may lead to high inflation

New deregulation may lead to high inflation JAKARTA (JP): The government's new deregulatory measures significantly easing restrictions for foreign investors may encourage rapid development of investment projects that will in turn lead to high inflation, an economist says.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Alatas is recovering but still needs rest

Alatas is recovering but still needs rest JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas is writing memorandums to his staff from his hospital bed where he has been treated for a minor heart attack for the last two weeks.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Punishment urged for subdistrict head

Punishment urged for subdistrict head Legislator Zumarnis Zein has called on the city administration to punish subdistrict head of the Gambir subdistrict Duri Pulo for abuse of power.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Bribery and the causes

Bribery and the causesFrom Bisnis IndonesiaBribery `transactions' in Jakarta's Tanjung Priok harbor amount to Rp 260 million a day according to a recent press report.I think three factors are responsible for such a dirty practice persisting in this country. 1.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/No special team needed to monitor flesh eating bacteria

No special team needed to monitor flesh eating bacteria JAKARTA (JP): Health officials here have decided against forming a special team to monitor the spread of the lethal Group A Streptococcus (GAS) flesh eating bacteria which has recently caused concern world-wide.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Budget for German ships slashed

Budget for German ships slashed JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Research and Technology B.J. Habibie has agreed to slash the US$1.1 billion he proposed to buy 39 German second hand warships to $482 million.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Hotel tax to reach $23m

Hotel tax to reach $23m JAKARTA (JP): The collection of the development tax from hotels and restaurants is expected to reach Rp 50 billion (US$23.18 million) this fiscal year, Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave says.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Anti-crime operation to continue: Feisal

Anti-crime operation to continue: Feisal JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung says the campaign against crime, resulting in hundreds of arrests across the country, will continue.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/ABRI starts civic mission next month

ABRI starts civic mission next month JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) will bring its civic mission, more popularly known as ABRI Masuk Desa (AMD), to help with the development in Indonesia's poorest villages.Maj. Gen.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Water company finds water theft

Water company finds water theft An ice factory, a restaurant and a car wash service in North Jakarta were caught red-handed stealing water from the City Water Company, PDAM Jaya.The water theft was uncovered late last week during a special operation code-named Operation Dawn.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Americans and Aussies said missing since tidal waves

Americans and Aussies said missing since tidal waves JAKARTA (JP): Nineteen American and Australian tourists who were spending their vacation surfing near Banyuwangi have been reported missing since massive tidal waves swept across villages along the southeastern coast of Java last Friday.

Wed, 08 Jun 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 00:30 a.m.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Pasar Jaya employee held on graft

Pasar Jaya employee held on graft JAKARTA (JP): The police have detained an official of the municipal market authority, PD Pasar Jaya, who has allegedly embezzled Rp400 million (US$185,442) of the company's funds.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Workers lodge complaint

Workers lodge complaint BANDUNG, West Java: Over 700 plantation workers sent five representatives to the Nusantara Legal Aid Foundation to lodge a complaint against their employers, who had paid their salaries for more than a year.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/French artist presents sculpture

French artist presents sculpture A sculpture carved in travertin (a yellowish stone resembling marble) depicting two people in love will be handed over by French Ambassador Dominique Girard to the Director General of culture Mrs.

Wed, 08 Jun 1994

JP/Nationalism and religion

Nationalism and religionFrom DeTikI fail to comprehend why our various intellectual organizations are now being called sectarian since all of them have adopted the principle of nationalism.