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53 articles.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Carlos my captor, an Indonesian remembers

Carlos my captor, an Indonesian remembersBy Barry Dols JAKARTA (JP): Carlos has finally made it to prime time.Much of the world got its first glimpse of the seemingly omnipresent terrorist, whose real name is Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, last week as he was being whisked into a Parisian courtroom.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Army chopper still missing

Army chopper still missing JAKARTA: Rescue workers yesterday were still searching for an Army helicopter which has been missing since a test flight on Monday in Medan, North Sumatra.Army Chief Spokesman Brig. Gen.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/New Taman Ria park planned at Pulo Mas dam

New Taman Ria park planned at Pulo Mas dam JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to meet the growing demand of Jakartans for recreational parks, the city administration will convert the 6.8 hectare man-made Pulo Mas dam and its surrounding areas in East Jakarta into a park.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Wardiman wants more useful research projects

Wardiman wants more useful research projects JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro said most research projects conducted by universities in Indonesia have been largely inapplicable and are irrelevant to the country's development problems.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Foreign drivers set for 7th Touring Car

Foreign drivers set for 7th Touring Car JAKARTA (JP): A tight race among three leading European cars is expected to materialize at the Sentul international track on Sunday when the Southeast Asia Touring Car '94 gets underway.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Saudis down S. Koreans in Independence Cup

Saudis down S. Koreans in Independence Cup JAKARTA (JP): Saudi Arabia, armed with tall players and three American coaches, destroyed the South Korean Army team 72-62 to take the lead in group B of the Fifth Independence Cup at the Senayan indoor stadium yesterday.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Darul Arqam

Darul ArqamFrom MerdekaIn connection with the controversial Darul Arqam teaching I would like to give my comments as follows:* Darul Arqam is an Islamic organization whose teaching is in compliance with ahlussunah wal jamaah as adhered to by the majority of Moslems in Indonesia, including NU ...

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Native scholar proposes more autonomy for East Timor

Native scholar proposes more autonomy for East Timor JAKARTA (JP): A young native East Timorese scholar proposed yesterday that greater autonomy be granted the former Portuguese colony given its unique cultural and historical background.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Indonesia, NZ to amend air accord

Indonesia, NZ to amend air accord JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and New Zealand will amend an air agreement in October to enable their air carriers to increase flight services from the present six times weekly between them to 20 times, an official says.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Tobacco farmers huff and puff

Tobacco farmers huff and puff SEMARANG: Local tobacco farmers are complaining that the market price of their crop has drastically fallen because they are being squeezed by the giant cigarette producers.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/RI offers aircraft to Thailand

RI offers aircraft to Thailand BANGKOK (JP): Indonesia has proposed to exchange its CN-235 aircraft with Thai agricultural products under a counter-trade arrangement, Thai Ambassador to Indonesia Kasit Pirom says.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Government sets no limit on size of 1995 haj pilgrimage

Government sets no limit on size of 1995 haj pilgrimage JAKARTA (JP); The government says it is not setting any maximum limit on the number of Indonesians allowed to take part in the haj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia next year despite predictions that it will exceed the quota set by Riyadh.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Soeharto Cup title decided in playoff

Soeharto Cup title decided in playoff JAKARTA (JP): Martubi, the overnight leader from the Krakatau Golf Club, came out of nowhere to win the prestigious Soeharto Cup golf title after a playoff at the Bumi Serpong Damai course yesterday.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/An invaluable example of choir singing as art

An invaluable example of choir singing as artBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): Music, they say, is singing. Even instrumentalists are praised for "having a beautiful singing tone" or chided if they lack one.You want to be a good musician? Then learn to sing.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Federal Motor gets loans

Federal Motor gets loans JAKARTA (JP): PT Federal Motor, a subsidiary of PT Astra International, has obtained loans of around US$100 million from a syndication of 22 foreign banks.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Financial reform: Achievements, problems (3)

Financial reform: Achievements, problems (3) This is the last of a three-part article in a series based on a keynote address given by presidential advisor Ali Wardhana at the Indonesia Update 1994 seminar at the Australian National University in Canberra on Aug. 19.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Indonesia to host Asian dietetics meet

Indonesia to host Asian dietetics meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will host the first Asian conference on dietetics in October to review the role of nutrition in improving the quality of life of the population, an official of the Ministry of Health said.Dr.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Succes of Chinese may incite racism

Succes of Chinese may incite racism JAKARTA (JP): The economic success of ethnic Chinese businessmen in Indonesia is causing material jealousy, and this may disrupt national stability.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/UI holds counseling on sea diving

UI holds counseling on sea diving A community service institution from the University of Indonesia (UI) in cooperation with a study group on Health and Work Safety of School Graduates of the university is holding a counseling and hyperbaric survey for traditional fishermen at Panggang Island in ...

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Fire razes office, houses

Fire razes office, houses BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Fire razed several office buildings and houses in the Kertak Baru Ilir subdistrict on Wednesday.There were no casualties in the fire which caused material losses of several hundred million rupiah, Antara reported.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The price surge continued on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday, with most shares booking a significant gain in active trading.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Johny Sembiring in the eyes of 3 women

Johny Sembiring in the eyes of 3 womenBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Wherever 62 year old Johny Sembiring's soul went after his murder last Thursday -- paradise, hell, the spirit world, never-never land, etc --, and whatever labels people attach to him -- bandit, crime godfather, repentant, ...

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/General Motors to use RI as base for Southeast Asia

General Motors to use RI as base for Southeast Asia BEKASI, West Java (JP): The Detroit-based General Motors Corp., through its affiliate PT General Motors Buana Indonesia (GMBI), will use Indonesia as its industrial base for Southeast Asia, an executive says.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Saigon Kick concert to rock Jakarta

Saigon Kick concert to rock Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): "We will rock our Jakarta fans with an enthralling and energetic performance," Jason Bieler, lead vocal of the Miami-based music group Saigon Kick, says.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Park Royale sells 90 units

Park Royale sells 90 units PT Sari Tirta Lembah Hijau, the developer of Park Royale apartments on Jl. Gatot Subroto, Central Jakarta, said it has sold 90 of its apartments.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Church Services

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.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Pertamina wins 17-year-old battle against Kartika

Pertamina wins 17-year-old battle against Kartika JAKARTA (JP): The Singapore Appeals Court has finally closed the books on a 17-year legal wrangle over an $81 million estate left by a former Indonesian official, pronouncing the oil giant Pertamina as its rightful owner.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/TV Today: Saturday, August 27, 1994

TV Today: Saturday, August 27, 1994TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Sports 3:30 TV Series: Sins 4:30 Cultural Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: East Timor 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Tata Busana 8:05 Karya Nada ...

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Banten show must go on

Banten show must go on SERANG, West Java: The 1994 Banten Festival will proceed as scheduled today despite the debt problems of the organizers.The organizers have only raised Rp 212 million (US$98,000) of the Rp 1.5 billion needed to stage the event.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Jakarta, three other provinces outlaw Al Arqam

Jakarta, three other provinces outlaw Al Arqam JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta, Central Java, East Java and West Nusa Tenggara followed five other provinces yesterday in outlawing the Al Arqam, an Islamic movement headquartered in Malaysia.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Minangkabau clan gets supreme chief in lavish ceremony

Minangkabau clan gets supreme chief in lavish ceremonyText by Dini S. Djalal photos by Arief Hidayat Butterflies and bumblebees adorn the green,and on a horse the muezzin will return;What is broken and lost will be replaced before long,and the inherited wealth upheld by the young.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Action imperative

Action imperative At last it seems that the voices of concern over the continuing willful destruction of our living environment are being been heard. Bapedal, which is the government's Environmental Impact Management Board, made a strong statement public a couple of days ago.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Three held, bags of ganja seized in drug operation

Three held, bags of ganja seized in drug operation JAKARTA (JP): Police announced the seizure of several bags of marijuana worth an estimated Rp 6 million (US$2,790) and captured three men in connection with the drug haul.Lt. Col.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/No subtitles on ANteve films

No subtitles on ANteve filmsFrom NeracaWith the presence of four private television stations in this country many people are being entertained with much needed good quality films on TV. The stations also provide more information to the people.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Japan helps kick off East Asian regional grouping

Japan helps kick off East Asian regional groupingBy Eiichi Furukawa TOKYO (JP): Not too long ago, a luncheon meeting was held in a royal suite room at the Shangri-la Hotel in Bangkok.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Motorcross c'ships in Bandung today

Motorcross c'ships in Bandung today JAKARTA (JP): A three-day coaching clinic for national crossers concluded yesterday is expected to boost their skills when they take to the field for the third round of the Lucky Strike International Motorcross Championship in Bandung starting today.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Rapist faces 8-year jail term

Rapist faces 8-year jail term A state prosecutor has urged that the North Jakarta District Court sentence a 21-year-old man to eight years imprisonment for rape.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Poor fund embezzled

Poor fund embezzled SEMARANG: A local councilor is alleging that some government officials have embezzled the presidential funds intended for poor people in several regencies in the province.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Navy foils illegal entry

Navy foils illegal entry JAKARTA: The Bagan Siapi-api Navy patrol unit in Sumatra has apprehended a boat carrying 33 Indonesians who were being smuggled into Malaysia.The boat was seized near Halang Island in the Riau archipelago as it was making its way to Malaysia.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Australian ships to visit Jakarta

Australian ships to visit Jakarta The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Adelaide Class guided missile frigates, HMAS Adelaide and HMAS Newcastle will visit the city from Aug. 29 to 31.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Asking for aid

Asking for aid I am sending with this letter two pictures of an Irianese boy, Momenda Siap. Nomenda is very sick -- he has mitral heart valve failure -- and is at present being looked after by a British lady in Irian Jaya, Sue Trenier.Nomenda's heart problem cannot be treated in Irian Jaya.

Sat, 27 Aug 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 12:30 a.m.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/BDN issues bonds

BDN issues bonds JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned Bank Dagang Negara (BDN) will float bonds worth US$165 million in overseas markets to strengthen its financing structure, the bank announced.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Shifting bilateral relations into global partnership

Shifting bilateral relations into global partnershipBy Seiichi Okawa Ambassador designate, Taizo Watanabe, who arrived in Indonesia this week said in an interview with The Jakarta Post that he was delighted to head the Japanese mission in Jakarta as the climate and the atmosphere in Southeast ...

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Puzzling snack

Puzzling snackFrom NeracaI have an interesting experience to tell readers. On July 29, 1994, I bought a package of snack food called Boyki Beef Steak Flavor produced by PT Siantar Top Sidoarjo in a small shop in Tanah Abang area, Central Jakarta.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Oregon bids to host RI aircraft plant

Oregon bids to host RI aircraft plant JAKARTA (JP): Oregon is joining the competition with other American states for the right to host the plant that will produce the Indonesian designed N-250 aircraft.Oregon Governor Barbara Roberts yesterday met with B.J.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Illegal fee

Illegal feeFrom NeracaThere is hardly any traffic jams around Tanah Abang market in West Jakarta. As a driver and owner of a minibus I am happy with the regulation introduced by the Jakarta Metropolitan Administration that makes all the roads one-way, but this is not the end of the story.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Tension mounts as major PPP congress nears

Tension mounts as major PPP congress nears JAKARTA (JP): Three books on the United Development Party (PPP) were published separately on the eve of the party's major congress, as the various competing factions and individuals stayed locked in psychological warfare to try and influence the outcome ...

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Jakartans warned to avoid the sun

Jakartans warned to avoid the sun JAKARTA (JP): Cancer specialists have warned Jakartans that overexposure to the sun can lead to skin cancer.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Local butchers feel the pinch

Local butchers feel the pinch MEDAN, North Sumatra: Local meat suppliers are complaining that meat smuggled from outside the province is severely undermining their trade.The local supermarkets and hotels are believed to have been the main buyers of the smuggled meat.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/S. Jakarta receives medal

S. Jakarta receives medal South Jakarta has been named the recipient of a gold medal for its achievements in the collection of Oblation and Alms (ZIS) in the just concluded 1993/1994 fiscal year.The mayoralty collected a total of Rp 651.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Condominium

Condominium Just about everywhere you turn in West Jakarta, another condominium is shown to be on the rise. And so we are led to believe apartments are being purchased at a rate beyond belief.

Sat, 27 Aug 1994

JP/Court endorses plea for Sudomo-Siska divorce

Court endorses plea for Sudomo-Siska divorce JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court yesterday granted the request of retired admiral Sudomo and his second wife, Fransiska Diah Widowati, for divorce, thus formally ending their four-year marriage.