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47 articles.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Problems abound as Jakarta goes through globalization process

Problems abound as Jakarta goes through globalization processBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE, Australia (JP): Global economic growth, as we learned in November's "Cities and the new Global Economy" conference here, has given birth to new global cities. And one of these is Jakarta.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/169 aliens deported

169 aliens deported PEKANBARU, Riau: The local government has deported 169 foreigners for violating immigration laws, an official said yesterday.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Boss tried for not insuring workers

Boss tried for not insuring workers SEMARANG, Central Java: The director of PT Sari Busana Indah Tekstil is standing trial for failing to insure his textile workers as required by law.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Bajaj, bemo to be phased out

Bajaj, bemo to be phased out JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will slowly phase out all three-wheel public vehicles in Jakarta because they are no longer classified as viable means for city transportation.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Indonesia beats Tunisia in Moscow Chess Olympiad

Indonesia beats Tunisia in Moscow Chess Olympiad JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian men's chess team on Tuesday thrashed Tunisia 3-1 in the sixth round of the 31st Chess Olympiad in Moscow.But the win failed to inspire the Indonesian women's team which bowed 1.5-2.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Three more concerts for Herve Trio

Three more concerts for Herve TrioBy Paul W. Blair JAKARTA (JP): Most of the overseas musicians who took part in Jak Jazz '94 have already flown out of town. The majority were heading for places far different, both culturally and climatically, than Jakarta.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Pre-shipment inspection system will stay

Pre-shipment inspection system will stay JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said here yesterday that the government will maintain its pre-shipment inspection procedure to secure smooth import flows.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Harmoko abset at court

Harmoko abset at court JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko and his lawyers failed to turn up at the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday where a hearing over the lawsuit filed against him by 39 employees of Tempo was to be heard.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Cement plants expanded

Cement plants expanded JAKARTA (JP): Two private cement companies will conduct expansion projects with total investments of US$459 million, in a bid to raise their combined production capacity by 3.8 million tons per annum.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Doctor fees to be regulated

Doctor fees to be regulated JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) yesterday promised that it will regulate fees its members charge to members of the public within three years.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Cohabitation is a vice in Lampung

Cohabitation is a vice in Lampung JAKARTA (JP): The city of Bandar Lampung in the southern tip of Sumatra has stretched its new anti-vice bylaw to include cohabitation.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Bandung Raya whips Persija 4-0 in league championship

Bandung Raya whips Persija 4-0 in league championship JAKARTA (JP): High-flying Pery Sandria struck the first hat- trick of the season as his Bandung Raya side overpowered host Persija Jakarta 4-0 in their Indonesian league match yesterday.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Seduced by fame, fortune

Seduced by fame, fortune Whether the Chinese athletes in the current drug incident took the banned drugs willingly or unknowingly, the incident has dealt a great blow to China's reputation in the international arena. Furthermore, a dark shadow has been cast on China's achievements in world sports.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Audit agencies coordinate jobs to avoid overlapping

Audit agencies coordinate jobs to avoid overlapping JAKARTA (JP): The Government Audit Agency (BPKP), an internal government auditing body, will submit its auditing results to the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) beginning next year to avoid an overlapping of jobs, an official says.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/CSO makes memorable stop in Jakarta

CSO makes memorable stop in JakartaBy Arif Suryobuwono JAKARTA (JP): European music, performed by Chinese musicians inside a Javanese chamber that is normally used as a dining room may sound like asking for trouble. Besides the worthy cause and some beautiful music, it was.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Chaotic traffic in Kampung Melayu

Chaotic traffic in Kampung Melayu JAKARTA (JP): Traffic around the Kampung Melayu bus terminal in East Jakarta is becoming more chaotic due to the way busses stop indiscriminately.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Party gain sticky point for China

Party gain sticky point for ChinaBy Harvey Stockwin HONG KONG (JP): In the just completed elections in Taiwan, the island which China claims but does not control, the ruling nationalist party Kuomintang (KMT) has retained its grip on the crucial middle ground in politics.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Illegal 'becak' swarm Bandung

Illegal 'becak' swarm Bandung BANDUNG, West Java: According to a local official, an estimated 6,000 of 15,000 becak (pedicabs) roaming the city streets are operating illegally.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/A language of force

A language of force Moscow has ceased to hide the fact that it is waging a battle against the Chechen republic. It is passing signals that despite sending its negotiators to the Chechen republic, it will conduct negotiations using the language of force.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Privatizing Garuda airline

Privatizing Garuda airline The government has finally flashed the green light for the privatization of the national flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia, within an overall restructuring of its capital and management.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Team to probe bribe problem in judicial system

Team to probe bribe problem in judicial system JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court and the Ministry of Justice will form a special team to investigate allegations that many judges have tainted the judiciary system by accepting bribes.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Rights commission wants Marsinah case reopened

Rights commission wants Marsinah case reopened JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights urged the police yesterday to reopen the file on the murder of labor activist Marsinah following the high court decision to acquit a man earlier thought to have masterminded the killing.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Wide World Of Kids 3:05 Gelar Tari 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:30 Women Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening ...

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Olefin maker asks for 40% in tariff protection

Olefin maker asks for 40% in tariff protection JAKARTA (JP): PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Center, the company constructing the country's first olefin project, said yesterday that it needs government protection in the form of a 40-percent duty on similar imported products.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Campus bickering worries top brass

Campus bickering worries top brass SALATIGA, Central Java: Chief of the Diponegoro Military Command Maj. Gen. Soeyono, who oversees security in the province, is worried about the dragging conflict in the Satya Wacana Christian University.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to weaken on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with most issues loosing ground in heavy trading.The broad-based JSX Composite Index lost more than four points to close at 462.33 yesterday, as compared to 466.39 on Tuesday.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Developer defies warnings

Developer defies warnings BEKASI (JP): The Bekasi administration has yet to take action against PT Hasanah Damai Putra, the developer of a market which has been operating illegally for one year.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Police warn of birth of organized crime

Police warn of birth of organized crime JAKARTA (JP): Deputy to National Police Chief for Operational Affairs Maj. Gen. Koesparmono Irsan revealed here yesterday that the growing number of criminal groups in the city could lead to the eventual birth of powerful organized crime groups.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/One year jail term demanded for alleged pimp

One year jail term demanded for alleged pimp JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutor Rotua Marpaung urged the South Jakarta District Court yesterday to sentence Hartono Setyawan, the alleged owner of a high-class brothel, to one year imprisonment for pandering.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Malaysian aid

Malaysian aid Referring to the report on the relief for victims of Mount Merapi (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 3, 1994, page 2) we would like to correct the date concerning the presentation of the aid from the Malaysian government.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Balai Pustaka needs changes

Balai Pustaka needs changes JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday asked Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro to reorganize the state-owned Balai Pustaka publishing company to improve its efficiency.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Sex education necessary

Sex education necessary Referring to the letter by Muradi Muhamad entitled Sex education not necessary, published in The Jakarta Post, on Nov. 14, 1994, I would like to make the following comments.I do not agree with the writer's opinion. In fact, we do need it.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Poor coordination blamed for PLN cable dispute

Poor coordination blamed for PLN cable dispute TANGERANG (JP): A member of the National Commission on Human Rights said the placement of high voltage cables over the Ciledug Indah housing complex was due to a lack of coordination.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Tangerang plans more low-cost houses

Tangerang plans more low-cost houses TANGERANG (JP): A total of 5,000 low-cost houses will be built in stages at Cempaka and Bojongloa villages in the Tangerang district of Cisoka.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Alleged document forger acquitted

Alleged document forger acquitted BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The district court in Tanjungkarang yesterday cleared a consultant from all charges of falsifying an environmental impact study for a marble factory.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Yogie announces anti-poverty program plan on target

Yogie announces anti-poverty program plan on target JAKARTA (JP): The government's anti-poverty program launched last April has achieved its intended target despite some aberrations, Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. says.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Volcano victims lose livelihood

Volcano victims lose livelihood YOGYAKARTA (JP): Thousands of people evacuated following the eruption of Mount Merapi on Nov. 22 have lost their livelihoods because the government has declared their villages "no access- zones".

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Govt denies new talks over Koja

Govt denies new talks over Koja JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Transportation yesterday denied reports that it has reopened negotiations on the amount of land compensation owed to residents of the Koja Utara subdistrict in North Jakarta.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Paris-Jakarta cooperation

Paris-Jakarta cooperation JAKARTA (JP): The capital cities of Paris and Jakarta have decided to strengthen their friendship and forge cooperation in various fields of city management, the French embassy said yesterday.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Manpower suppliers ask help from banks

Manpower suppliers ask help from banks JAKARTA (JP): A group of manpower supplier companies are turning to banks to help them out of their current financial predicaments.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Fresh breeze blows

Fresh breeze blows The good faith of Asian leaders who affirm the universal nature of human rights must be tested against the policies and actions of their governments towards their people.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/NU after the congress

NU after the congress The long awaited question was answered early on Monday morning when the Organization Committee (of Nahdlatul Ulama) passed the decision allowing a general chairman to be elected for more than two consecutive terms.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Elite burglars

Elite burglars Not only has the frequency of crimes increased but so has their finesse. Money is not the sole target of thieves anymore. Items such as expensive paintings are coveted.On Saturday, Oct.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Public telephones

Public telephones With reference to the letter by Togarma Naibaho from Pondok Bambu apartments, East Jakarta, (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 17, 1994), we would like to impart this information.We always try to meet people's demands for telephones as far as the existing telephone network permits.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Foreign tourists book out Batam

Foreign tourists book out Batam BATAM, Riau: Foreign holidaymakers have reserved between 40 to 80 percent of hotel rooms on Batam island for the Christmas and New Year holidays, hotel managers said yesterday.

Thu, 08 Dec 1994

JP/Renovation of school buildings

Renovation of school buildings JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta mayoralty renovated 56 public elementary school buildings in the 1993/94 fiscal year, which ended last March, an official said.