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Searching for all articles published on 1994-05-28 ...
34 articles.
Sat, 28 May 1994

Six Indonesians killed in Mina stampede JAKARTA (JP): The government was still trying to determine last night the identity of the six Indonesians reported to be among the 270 pilgrims killed in this week's stampede in Mina, near Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Chief says report on rampant triad activity needs further study JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman said yesterday that reports on the infiltration of Hong Kong-based triads here requires further investigation before anything conclusive can be determined.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Cups players and coaches to get Rp 25m gift each JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has earmarked a total of Rp 800 million (US$374,000) from its coffers to reward the players and coaches who notched the Thomas and Uber Cup double over the weekend.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Complexities and the good of 'Little Buddha'By Sean Cole JAKARTA (JP): Little Buddha is an extremely complex film encompassing many levels.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Rights lawyer accuses Clinton of being inconsistent JAKARTA (JP): President Bill Clinton's decision to renew most favored nation (MFN) trade status for China shows that the United States is inconsistent with its own commitment to defending human rights, human rights lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis ...
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Setting the record straight on East Timor By Irawan Abidin JAKARTA (JP): Instead of the true story of East Timor, an elaborate myth is being foisted upon the world by members and supporters of the minority group that tried and failed to gain power in the wake of Portugal's abrupt withdrawal ...
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Sat, 28 May 1994

JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to rally on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday as most issues gained ground in moderate trading.The broad-based Composite Index closed 2.37 points higher at 504.97, while the narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index rose to 120.85 from 119.90.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Incentives offered to concessionaires with sustainable management JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaloedin Soeryohadikoesoemo is offering incentives to attract forest concessionaires so that they manage their concessions in sustainable ways to guarantee preservation.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Is Realpolitik still relevant in today's world? By Hidayat Jati JAKARTA (JP): Many American pundits of international-affairs these days, especially those who believe in a no-nonsense leadership that doesn't quibble over scruples, are wary.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Nuryana--a bus conductor who wants to make a differenceBy Andreas Harsono -- 10 pts Metrolight l/c JAKARTA (JP): Unlike other Jakarta bus conductors who fail to provide their passengers with comfort and safety, 20-year-old Nuryana Suparman is a responsible conductor who places her customers ...
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Sat, 28 May 1994

'Schindler's List' double take The axe has fallen. The Film Censorship Board announced on Thursday that it had decided on Tuesday to pass Steven Spielberg's film Schindler's List on condition that some of the "pornographic" and sadistic scenes be cut.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Where to go in Jakarta, May 28Jangan hapus: JAMZ, Dai-ichi HotelMusico 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.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

JP/7/7cap photo cap A, 10 pts ML, 4 col., credit 6 pt Musee des Arts Decoratifs A toy from Russia, a movable teddy bear with a man facing it, which dates to 1905, is among the antique toys on display in two of three separate exhibitions now showing in Paris.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Many Tebet fire victims not entitled to apartment JAKARTA (JP): A city official said yesterday many West Tebet fire victims would not be eligible for housing in the government project being built on the site of their former homes.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Bankers appoint team to cope with problem loans JAKARTA (JP): The Domestic Private Banks Association (Perbanas) ended its two-day congress here last night with a strong commitment to helping its members cope with non-performing loans through its newly established consultative team.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Turkmenistan president to visit Indonesia JAKARTA (JP: Turkmenistan President Saparmurat Niyazov is slated to visit Indonesia next week. One Indonesian official sees it as an opportunity for Indonesia to open up a new market for its exports in the Central Asian country.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Mulya says businesses prospering at expense of labor JAKARTA (JP): Leading human rights lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis is calling for a major overhaul of Indonesia's labor laws, accusing the present legislation of repressing workers.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Garuda spreads its wings JAKARTA (JP): The national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has set new schedules for domestic flights which will be effective beginning June 1.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Shares mostly higher on major exchanges HONG KONG (Agencies): Share prices mostly increased on major world exchanges yesterday.In Hong Kong, stocks dipped slightly in opening trading after U.S. President Bill Clinton's decision to renew China's most favored nation (MFN) trade status.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Across the ArchipelagoABRI restores citizen houses MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The Armed Forces (ABRI), carrying out its civic mission, have rehabilitated 600 houses throughout the province over the past year.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Two companies to sell shares to public JAKARTA (JP): A property company and a manufacturer of plastic housewares and electrical appliances will offer new shares to the public next month.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Photo A : PAM JayaA JP/kod NOT YOUR AVERAGE POTHOLE: A laborer (center, in water) receives a hammer from his colleague, while a crowd of children play with water nearby. A water main on Jl.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Censors reconsider Schindler's List again JAKARTA (JP): The Film Censorship Board has called for another vote next week to determine on whether or not to pass the Oscar- winning film Schindler's List after nullifying the first one last Tuesday on technical grounds.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

By Richard Pedler JAKARTA (JP): Thanks to a fortuitous coaching change with three matches left, Rumania narrowly topped perhaps the toughest qualification group in Europe.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Retirement age An interesting question was raised during a seminar held by the SMART Center for Resource Development on preparation for pension age through life fulfillment. This was put forward by former chief of the National Police Gen. (ret.) Awaluddin Djamin.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Lopes says pilgrimage to Portugal politically successful JAKARTA (JP): A delegation of East Timorese pilgrims returning from the holy Catholic shrine of Fatima in Portugal this month say their mission has raised Indonesia's standing on the East Timor issue.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Bill on limited liability firms to meet global standard JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman told the House of Representatives yesterday that the bill on limited liability companies was written not only to meet the global standard of business activities, but also to implement the ...
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Beijing gets its first ever rock 'n' roll cafe--------------------------------------------------------------The Singapore-based Hard Rock Cafe Holdings invited The Jakarta Post to the recent grand opening of Hard Rock Cafe in Beijing. Here is the report.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Political openness at home helps RI foreign policy JAKARTA (JP): The current drive towards increased political openness bodes well for Indonesia's foreign policy as they seek to play a more prominent role in international affairs.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

TV Today, Saturday, May 28, 1994TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Sports 3:30 TV Series: The Cave of Golden Rose 4:30 Traditional Dances 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film: Anything for a Laugh 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Pop Music 7:00 Evening News ...
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Sat, 28 May 1994

JP/6/6cap JP/msa Anita Sarawak, an entertainer popular throughout Southeast Asia, performed for three nights last week at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Central Jakarta.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Philippine court bans East Timor conference JAKARTA (JP): A Philippine court issued an order yesterday barring the hosting of a conference on East Timor in Manila later this month which has been the subject of Indonesian protest.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Bojonggede people live in fear Residents of Bojonggede, Depok who live in newly built housing complexes, are living in fear because of a rash of crime in the area, located just 10 kilometers south of Jakarta.The most recent case, area residents were quoted by Antara as saying, took place at 2.
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Sat, 28 May 1994

Anita Sarawak still enjoys her birthdaysBy Lewa Pardomuan and I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Entertainer Anita Sarawak has shown that advancing age need not slow down a career, at least that's the way it looked during her three recent shows here.
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