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Searching for all articles published on 1994-10-22 ...
51 articles.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Contain prostitution if it is impossible to eradicate itBy Th. Sumartana SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): Lately, many issues have surfaced to become major topics of conversation in many circles.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Motorist told to drive properly during APEC JAKARTA (JP): The authorities told Jakartans yesterday not to use their own vehicles during the upcoming APEC meeting and to behave themselves if they had to drive in order to facilitate the movement of the delegates.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Unruly elephants to attend school BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The provincial government has acquired Rp 700 million (US$340,000) to catch and tame 80 wild jungle elephants.The animals will be sent to the elephant school in Way Kambas where they will be trained to help people move heavy goods, said A.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

PAM Jaya to stop distribution temporarily The City Water Company (PAM Jaya) announced it will temporarily stop supplying some areas in the city to make way for the installation of pipe projects.The stoppage will affect the water supply in the Kebon Sirih area of Central Jakarta from 8 a.m.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

RI off-roaders set for Australia JAKARTA (JP): A group of 20 top national off-road drivers, in a stint coordinated by the Tranka Offroad Club Jakarta, will venture into Australian forests and deserts on Oct.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Elation, skepticism greets RI's election to UN Council JAKARTA (JP): News of Indonesia's election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was met with elation at the foreign ministry yesterday despite skepticism by some on it's true impact on the Western dominated ...
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Education for Indonesians I read the letter of Mr. Frank Richardson in reply to Mr. Bert de Kort and Mrs. Ina Sumarsono with a certain degree of astonishment, this too in regard of the British colonial politics and inventors of the infamous concentration camps.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Businessmen told to improve competitiveness JAKARTA (JP): British Minister of Trade Richard Needham yesterday urged his country's businessmen to increase competitiveness in Indonesia to help improve bilateral trade relations.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Rupiah is likely to remain stable in next two months JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah will remain stable in the next two months despite the flat growth of Indonesia's non-oil exports and stronger inflationary pressure, a foreign bank executive predicted yesterday.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

By Marc R. Crowe PALO, Leyte, Philippines (UPI): Alva Smith stared out at the placid gray water of the Leyte Gulf last Thursday where allied warships had gathered to reenact U.S. Gen. Douglas MacArthur's triumphant return to the Philippines during World War II.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Oetojo insists on one bar association JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman has defended the government's policy of recognizing only one bar association in the country, stressing that it makes supervision and communication with lawyers a great deal easier.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Japan aid on farming JAKARTA (JP): The government of Japan yesterday endowed a 1.5 million yen (US$14.9 million) grant to improve food production by Indonesia's low income farmers.The grant will be distributed in 17 provinces, most of which are located in eastern Indonesia.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Borobudur Inter-Continental, Jl. Lapangan Banteng Selatan, Central Jakarta: - Kintamani Pavilion: Traditional Dances & Songs Friday, Italian Night Wednesday, all from 7 p.m.. - Pendopo Tea Lounge: Monika Rosca, pianist from Poland, daily 4 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Bus hijacker thwarted SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Passengers mobbed a 22-year-old man trying to hijack their bus in Batang on Thursday, police said yesterday.The man, identified as Mul, was critically injured but his unidentified accomplice escaped after snatching money from a passenger.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Satay sellers hardly have time to whine about lifeText and photos by Imanuddin JAKARTA (JP): Dear Mom, I'm settling down in Jakarta. During the day I sit and swivel my feet and at night I sit and enjoy the fan. I couldn't ask for more ...
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Sport: Portugal League 3:30 Film 4:30 Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Traditional Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Fashion 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Caller 9:00 World News ...
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

`Red Hot Country' album benefits AIDS charityBy John Swenson LOS ANGELES (UPI): Red Hot Country, the fourth special recording project arranged by the AIDS charity Red Hot, is the most dramatic musical success of the series because of the lesson it gives about contemporary country music.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

`Abimanyu Dies in Action' to play first at festival JAKARTA (JP): The dance company of Theodora Retno Maruti was awarded the honor of opening the Indonesian Dance Festival on Thursday at the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center in Central Jakarta.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Merpati to serve S'pore JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Indonesia will increase its flights to Los Angeles in the United States next week, while Merpati Nusantara, its subsidiary, will start serving Singapore.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Resettlement project deserted BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: At least 25 transmigrant families have left their homes in Rawa Muning after finding their government provided land to be unproductive.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Aussie TV gaining foothold JAKARTA (JP): More and more Indonesians are tuning in to the Australia Television channel which is beamed to the country by satellite, the network announced yesterday.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Japan's UN role Two very important questions are plaguing Japan.First, is Japan determined to make efforts that will lead to a ban on the use of force the world over?And second, is Tokyo simply trying to have it both ways, by sanctioning force, but not participating in its application? If so, how ...
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Police demand presence at airport JAKARTA (JP): City Police chief Maj. Gen. Hindarto said yesterday that police officers should be assigned at the customs check room of the Soekarno-Hatta international airport to help prevent arrivals by wanted criminals and smugglers as well as baggage theft.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Paes sets up all-Indian semis in men's tennis championship JAKARTA (JP): Top seeded Leander Paes survived a thrilling three-setter against struggling South Korean Kim Bong-soo 6-7 (2- 7), 6-3, 7-6 (7-1) yesterday to set up an Indian civil war against Mahesh Bhupathi in the semifinals of the ...
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

ABRI prepared to upgrade presence in Bosnia JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) is now prepared to upgrade its participation in the UN peacekeeping mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina to include a mechanized division.ABRI Chief Gen.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Great expectations Two things need underlining in Golkar's political statement announced during the celebration of its 30th anniversary here on Thursday evening. First, the fact that the ruling political organization wants to play it clean.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Fire leaves 30 homeless MANADO, North Sulawesi: Fire destroyed six houses and left 30 people homeless here Thursday, Antara reported yesterday.The fire swept through a crowded residential area in Wenang at 4 p.m, causing a Rp 150 million (about US$70,000) in damages.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Fire destroys 600 kiosks in Ciputat market JAKARTA (JP): A fire on Thursday night believed to have been caused by a short circuit razed at least 600 of the 724 kiosks at the packed 1.5 hectare Ciputat market, southwest of Jakarta.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Analysts say new party won't improve situation JAKARTA (JP): Political observers lined up behind President Soeharto yesterday in support of his argument that Indonesia does not need a new political party.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Student regiments Is it necessary to retain the (paramilitary) student regiments (Menwa)? This is a question that continues to surface in the wake of the clash between Himpala (student nature lovers organization) members and the Menwas at the Universitas Nasional (Unas) in Jakarta, last Tuesday.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

U.S. dollar sinks to global low against yen in Tokyo TOKYO (UPI): The U.S. dollar spun to record low intraday and closing rates here yesterday despite repeated Bank of Japan intervention, and exchange dealers forecast more woes for the ailing currency.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Affordable cellular phones coming soon JAKARTA (JP): People living in the greater Jakarta area will soon find the prices of mobile telecommunications devices more affordable as PT Telepoint Nusantara plans to launch their Silverlink, a new Motorola handphone with a Rp 800,000 (US$366) price tag.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Economics of safe transport hinges on efficient managementBy Robert S. Bain JAKARTA (JP): Articles in the Sunday Post of Oct. 9 calling for the provision of safe transport services after dark have relevance beyond the Indonesian capital itself.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Police moving slowly in Yorrys new case JAKARTA (JP): Police are finding it slow going in investigations hoped to link Yorrys Raweyai of the Pemuda Pancasila organization to a series of crimes, including the smuggling of alcoholic beverages.City Police Chief Maj. Gen.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

To men of Indonesia The Bali Post is planning to hold an art exhibition entitled Great Indonesian Painters in Bali to celebrate Indonesia's development in the arts, and to raise funds for charity.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Electricity tariff up next month JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday announced an average increase of 7.8 percent in electricity billing rates beginning next month to raise funds for power development.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Military school to be reopened The City Military has announced plans to reopen the military school for delinquent students due to the significant increase of high school student brawls and delinquency incidents recorded in the past few weeks.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Planet Hollywood opening at SCTV Surya Citra Televisi (SCTV), a private television broadcasting company, will broadcast live the grand opening of the Planet Hollywood restaurant at 8 p.m. tonight.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Song in my heart Mr. Richardson, your letter (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 19, 1994) moved me to tears. Instead of anguish, there is a song in my heart, because someone out there feels and understands, and makes it public.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Thick haze blankets Riau PEKANBARU, Riau: Much of this province was cast in haze yesterday as thick smoke from forest fires blanketed the province once again.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Expert urges end to leaded gasoline JAKARTA (JP): A community health expert yesterday urged the government to phase out leaded petrol and replace it with more environmentally friendly fuel.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Indosat shares lost ground yesterday after booking significant gains during the first two days of their listing on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), closing lower at Rp 8,650 against Rp 8,950 on Thursday.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Sanitation in Brantas river deplorable JAKARTA (JP): Poor sanitation and uneven distribution of water along the Brantas river in East Java, as well as the implementation of a sound water accounting system, are among Indonesia's most pressing problems.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Teaching illiterates brings delightBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): Who says people lacking formal education -- or drop-outs at least -- are less civilized than their more well- read counterparts? Only tutors, presumably, say it is often more pleasurable teaching the above rather than ...
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Grady to defend PGA title JAKARTA (JP): Australian Wayne Grady will defend his title at the US$100,000 Tugu Pratama golf championship slated for Nov. 9- 13 in the Bumi Serpong Damai golf course in West Java.About 140 home and foreign golfers from Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, the U.S.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

City to protect `Kenari' traders JAKARTA (JP): City Councilors has assured traders of electronic equipment at the Kenari market on Jl. Salemba Raya, Central Jakarta, that the construction of a new four-story commercial building adjacent to the market will not affect their business.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Meeting proposes forum to boost infrastructure JAKARTA (JP): The five-day World Infrastructure Forum-Asia 1994 concluded here yesterday with an agreement to form a communication forum to boost infrastructure development in Asia.Chairman of the closing ceremony M.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

VP opens church congress JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Vice President Try Sutrisno arrived here to open the Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI) congress last night.Try, who arrived with three cabinet ministers, was welcomed by Irian Jaya governor Jacob Pattipi at the Sentani airport.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Soeharto to open human rights workshop JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will open a national workshop on human rights on Monday which will discuss the ratification of existing conventions and determine the scale of priority in handling human rights.
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Sat, 22 Oct 1994

Indonesia asked to reduce exports of plywood to Japan JAKARTA (JP): Japanese plywood producers, facing tough competition from Indonesia, yesterday requested its exporters to reduce supplies to Japan.
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