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Searching for all articles published on 1994-10-07 ...

49 articles.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Picking winners: Guitarist Larry Carlton at Blue Note

Picking winners: Guitarist Larry Carlton at Blue NoteBy Paul W. Blair JAKARTA (JP): Those who caught American guitarist Larry Carlton's first set on Tuesday evening at the local Blue Note heard something quite unexpected: three numbers played on an unamplified guitar instead of his customary ...

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/PT SI opens in Hamburg

PT SI opens in Hamburg JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned surveyor company PT Surveyor Indonesia (SI) has opened a branch office in Hamburg, Germany, in an effort to take over the inspection task from the Geneva-based Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS).

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Can Golkar run legal aid body freely?

Can Golkar run legal aid body freely?By Imanuddin JAKARTA (JP): The ruling political group's (Golkar) intention to found its own legal aid institute was warmly welcomed by legal circles including the vocal Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI).There is one nagging question however.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Golkar removes Sumba councilors

Golkar removes Sumba councilors KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Five members of the East Sumba legislative council representing the dominant Golkar faction have been removed by the political organization due to conflicts over the election of regent early this year.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Clarification on privatization

Clarification on privatization Referring to the news report published in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 5, 1994 and reports in other media quoting the statement by Minister of Administrative Reforms TB Silalahi after giving a speech before the working conference of the department of Religious Affairs ...

Fri, 07 Oct 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, 07 Oct 1994

JP/RP dance troupe brings fiesta to Jakarta

RP dance troupe brings fiesta to JakartaBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): The Araullo University Dance Troupe was the last of the foreign participants in the Jakarta Festival of the Performing Arts, but they almost didn't make it.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/General outlook for the oil market

General outlook for the oil marketBy Subroto The following is the first of a two-part article based on a paper presented by Subroto, a former secretary general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, at the 1994 Annual Indonesian Petroleum Association Convention on Oct. 4 in Jakarta.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/A deepening of ties

A deepening of ties Singapore's relations with Indonesia, which has been close, are getting closer with the latest agreements to expand cooperation in tourism and air services between them.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Sailor-recruit firm probed

Sailor-recruit firm probed JAKARTA (JP): Police are questioning executives of a private firm for allegedly cheating dozens of job seekers."We're still investigating this case," said Lt. Col.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Blackout hits Police HQ

Blackout hits Police HQ An electricity blackout hit the City Police Headquarters on Monday and has lasted four days, delaying administrative progress.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Council prepares for election

Council prepares for election BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The provincial legislative assembly has received 10 nominations from the public for South Kalimantan's next governor.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Ninety percent of sterilization done on women

Ninety percent of sterilization done on women JAKARTA (JP): Most women practicing family planning in the capital opt for permanent contraception, an executive of the Indonesian Association for Self-reliant Contraception (PKMI) said yesterday.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/SPSI told be Indonesia's strong union

SPSI told be Indonesia's strong union CISARUA, West Java (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief urged leaders of the All Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI) yesterday to strive to strengthen their organization because of the immense challenges they are facing.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Honest monkey business

Honest monkey business JAKARTA (JP): Some villagers in Indragiri Hulu, Riau, have spent the money they received as part of a presidential aid to purchase monkeys, not for pets but rather to help them gather coconuts from tall palm trees.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Bappenas wary of hikes in cement prices

Bappenas wary of hikes in cement prices JAKARTA (JP): The hikes in cement prices could jeopardize some of the ongoing development projects sponsored by the government, State Minister for Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita says.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Now, Arqam declared banned in all of Java

Now, Arqam declared banned in all of Java JAKARTA (JP): Yogyakarta has now banned all the activities of the Al Arqam, an Islamic movement headquartered in Malaysia, closing off the entire island of Java to the group which many Moslem leaders consider to deviate from true Islam.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Village coop joins huge palm oil plantation project

Village coop joins huge palm oil plantation project JAKARTA (JP): A Village Cooperative Unit (KUD) in West Sumatra will establish a US$28 million palm oil plantation and processing plant in cooperation with state-owned and private companies.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Forestry Ministry details damage, cause of forest fire

Forestry Ministry details damage, cause of forest fire JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo yesterday said that fires are smoldering throughout 5.11 million hectares of forests, bushes and grassland in Indonesia, mainly in Sumatra and Kalimantan.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/The cement tug of war

The cement tug of war The way the Indonesian government is currently trying to arrest the steep rise in cement prices will not put an end to this perennial problem.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Medicine sent to stop measles

Medicine sent to stop measles SEMARANG: The provincial health office has sent antibiotics, anti-virus medications and talcum powder to help combat a major measles outbreak in three districts in Kebumen.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Dollar down on eve of U.S. employment figure

Dollar down on eve of U.S. employment figure TOKYO (Agencies): The dollar lost ground marginally here yesterday with investors sitting on the sidelines to wait for the release of U.S. employment data for September.It closed at 99.55 yen, down 0.03 yen from the previous day's finish of 99.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/APEC vows to ratify GATT soon

APEC vows to ratify GATT soon JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum yesterday asserted their commitment to speedily ratify the results of the Uruguay Round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) before its looming deadline.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/ABRI's role

ABRI's role We are aware that the Armed Forces (ABRI) has been molded and trained to be sensitive towards matters that could affect the stability of our security and to quickly react.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Analyst says Abdurrahman `too political'

Analyst says Abdurrahman `too political' JAKARTA (JP): A political analyst said yesterday he supports the recent outpouring of criticism against the current leadership of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia's largest Moslem organization, for its over-involvement in politics.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Firm measures required

Firm measures required The problem of cement scarcity and the consequent rise in prices continues with no clear solution in sight.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

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.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Brokers to get last turn

Brokers to get last turn JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta administration will give priority to people who pay their vehicle taxes by themselves rather than using agents, brokers or other middlemen in a bid to serve the public better, an official says.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Active trading propped up prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday, raising the broad-based Composite Index by almost eight points.The index yesterday rose to 511.45 from 503.63 on Wednesday.The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index, meanwhile, increased to 124.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Special News: Asian Games XII 5:00 Regional News 5:30 School Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Nusantara Star 9:00 World News 9:30 Asian Games Journal ...

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Counseling vital before studying in U.S: Expert

Counseling vital before studying in U.S: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Young Indonesians who intend to pursue their education in the United States are strongly advised to seek proper counseling on the fields of study they intend to pursue.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Rp 3b for market renovation

Rp 3b for market renovation A city official has said the city administration will use a private Rp 3 billion fund to renovate some dilapidated traditional markets managed by the Jakarta Market Authority.Prawoto said the funds came from owners of private shopping centers.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Benhil residents prefer going back to provinces

Benhil residents prefer going back to provinces JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Bendungan Hilir, Central Jakarta, said they would prefer to receive compensation and move to other areas rather than live in low-cost apartments which are to be built on the old fire site by the city administration.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Indonesian customs

Indonesian customs When I read your article and editorial on Expats need to learn Indonesian customs in The Jakarta Post of Oct. 1, 1994, I laughed so much, I fell off my chair. Now that I am able to sit again, please let me explain why.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/PDI chief expected today

PDI chief expected today SURABAYA: Megawati Soekarnoputri, chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), is expected to install the new executive board of the party's East Java chapter today.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/The Listening Post

The Listening Post * Improper use of punctuation can often be traced to the fact that people here still use conventions borrowed from Dutch, and still commonly found in European languages. Still, in English we do things a little differently.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Political groups need to communicate more often

Political groups need to communicate more often A recent seminar on human resources held by four religious intellectual associations sought to disprove that their high profile activities are fostering sectarian politics.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Hotels in Bogor fully booked for APEC

Hotels in Bogor fully booked for APEC JAKARTA (JP): Hotels and motels in Bogor, a scenic town in West Java about 80 kilometers south of Jakarta, are almost fully booked for the coming Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in November.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Bus driver jailed for 30 months

Bus driver jailed for 30 months The North Jakarta District Court yesterday sentenced a Mayasari Bhakti city bus driver to two-and-a-half years in jail for hitting a motorcycle driver and his friend, both of whom were killed.Two years ago, the 38 year old Oon Syahroni, alias A.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Nepalese nabbed for heroin in condoms

Nepalese nabbed for heroin in condoms JAKARTA (JP): The Soekarno-Hatta international airport authorities have arrested a 30-year-old Nepalese with three heroin filled condoms in his stomach.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Residents protest house bulldozing

Residents protest house bulldozing JAKARTA (JP): Residents in Ujung Menteng, East Jakarta, are protesting the mayoralty administration's decision to pull down their houses.The protesters took the demolition case to the City Council's Commission A on administrative affairs on Wednesday.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Forestry minister say NGOs' suit unreasonable

Forestry minister say NGOs' suit unreasonable JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry, Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo, said yesterday that it was unreasonable for non- governmental organizations (NGOs) to sue President Soeharto for his decision to apportion Rp 400 billion ($190 million) in reforestation ...

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Protection for upstream industry kept to minimum

Protection for upstream industry kept to minimum PANDEGLANG, West Java (JP): Tariff protection for upstream industrial products will be limited to a maximum of five percent to avoid heavy burdens on consumers, a senior official says.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Find longevity in Semarang

Find longevity in Semarang JAKARTA (JP): Wanna live longer? Move to Semarang in Central Java. At least the statistics look good.The chief of the city's health office, Imam Soebekti, said that the average life expectancy in Semarang has jumped from 61.7 years to a whopping 71 in only four years.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Govt reviews limits on use of pension fund

Govt reviews limits on use of pension fund JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon ease investment restrictions imposed on pension funds in a bid to further stimulate capital market activities, says an official.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/`Body landing' not part of the exercise

`Body landing' not part of the exercise JAKARTA (JP): A CN-235 training plane belonging to the state- owned Merpati Nusantara succeeded in landing safely without its wheels in Denpasar, Bali, but airline officials stressed that this was not part of the training.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Fire destroys teak forest

Fire destroys teak forest KENDAL, Central Java: Fire has swept across 900 hectares of the 7,000 hectares of forests in this regency."The majority of the forested area destroyed consisted of teak trees," said Rusmadi, head of the local office of the state forestry company, Perhutani.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Thai man indicted for drug dealing

Thai man indicted for drug dealing A Thai businessman has finally been arraigned at the Central Jakarta District Court for his alleged involvement in a heroin transaction in May.

Fri, 07 Oct 1994

JP/Japan and Singapore firms join Great River project

Japan and Singapore firms join Great River project JAKARTA (JP): Toyobo Co. Ltd, a major Japanese cotton producer, PT Great River of Indonesia and Tung Mung International of Singapore agreed here yesterday to establish a joint venture to produce textile products.