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Thu, 05 Jan 1995
Two dead in Baucau riot, regent says
Two dead in Baucau riot, regent says BAUCAU, East Timor (JP): Two persons were killed in last Sunday's ethnic riot here, according to the first full official account of the latest conflict in East Timor.
Thu, 05 Jan 1995
Cina or Caina
Cina or CainaFrom NeracaThe state television (TVRI) has been pronouncing Cina (China) as Caina lately. The TVRI newscaster sometimes makes a slip of tongue and says Cina instead of Caina.The public may wonder why Cina should become Caina.
Thu, 05 Jan 1995
100 buses impounded every month
100 buses impounded every month JAKARTA (JP): At least 100 public transportation vehicles are impounded every month in West Jakarta for allegedly violating traffic regulations, a local officer said.Antara reported that head of the West Jakarta branch for Traffic and Land Transportation Control...
Thu, 05 Jan 1995
Angkasa makes deal with Dutch firm to improve airports
Angkasa makes deal with Dutch firm to improve airports JAKARTA (JP): The government has agreed to assign Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from the Netherlands to assist PT Angkasa Pura II in expanding commercial facilities at airports operated by the state firm.
Thu, 05 Jan 1995
Buddhist sect to go back to original teachings to end bickering
Buddhist sect to go back to original teachings to end bickering JAKARTA (JP): The Nichiren Shoshu Buddhist will reaffirm its resolution to stick to its original religious teachings when it convenes a grand synod later this month, members say.
Thu, 05 Jan 1995
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, 05 Jan 1995
Mosque no place for political activities: Try
Mosque no place for political activities: Try JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno told Moslems yesterday not to use mosques for political activities, such as persuading the congregation to vote for a particular political organization in an election.
Thu, 05 Jan 1995
More public transport needed
More public transport neededFrom JayakartaThe number of motorcycle taxis in residential areas is increasing all the time. During peak hour, in the morning and in the afternoon, the entrance to residential streets turns into a sea of motorcycles.
Thu, 05 Jan 1995
Monument for Bekasi
Monument for BekasiFrom Media IndonesiaWe can be proud of the progress made in the town of Bekasi, West Java. Housing complexes are being established and industries set up. These achievements are not extraordinary considering the important role Bekasi played in the first few years after Indonesia...
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
3,855 firms violate labor regulations
3,855 firms violate labor regulations JAKARTA (JP): Out of the 27,204 companies operating in Jakarta, 3,855 were found guilty last year of violating a host of labor regulations including minimum wages, overtime wages and social insurance.Freddy P.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Funds promised for midwives in remote areas
Funds promised for midwives in remote areas JAKARTA (JP): The government will offer funds to midwives working in remote areas, State Minister of Population/Chairman of the National Family Planning Board (BKKBN) Haryono Suyono announced yesterday.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Grandmother's home burnt
Grandmother's home burnt BANDUNG, West Java: Police have arrested a 17 year-old man for setting his grandmother's house on fire because she refused to put him up on Sunday night.The youth identified only as Ts, has admitted to the arson, the police said.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Homosexual men strive to fight AIDS
Homosexual men strive to fight AIDSBy T. Sima Gunawan SURABAYA (JP): "Why should we use condoms? None of us will get pregnant," a gay man said when Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) activists told him about safe sex."Are you a doctor?" another man asked with a frown.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
It's our fault
It's our faultFrom JayakartaEven as a sidewalk vendor myself, I sometimes have to agree with the authority's stern measures taken against sidewalk vendors who conduct business where they shouldn't. The government employees who conduct raids on indisciplined vendors often reflect an inhumane...
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Lack of personnel slows closed-door regulations
Lack of personnel slows closed-door regulations JAKARTA (JP): The City Land Transportation Control Agency (DLLAJ) announced yesterday that it will start the implementation of the closed-door ruling for public minivans on Friday.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Indonesian roses bloom in Pasadena once again
Indonesian roses bloom in Pasadena once again JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has done it again in Pasadena. It won the Grand Marshal's Trophy for best creativity at the Tournament of Roses in this Californian city on Monday.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Transportation under control
Transportation under control JAKARTA (JP): Head of the transportation control department of the City Land Transportation Control Agency, Herman Tonglolangi, said yesterday that transportation during the Christmas and New Year holidays was under control.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Courts of law battling image problem
Courts of law battling image problemBy Imanuddin JAKARTA (JP): The year 1994 was filled with many controversial court room battles. The most interesting battle of all, however, occurred outside the courtroom as the legal system itself struggled to improve its image.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
RI-Australia relations ties solidifying
RI-Australia relations ties solidifying Following is an excerpt from a paper presented by former minister of defense and security Gen. (ret.) L.B. Moerdani at a conference hosted by the Australian Defense Studies Center last month in Canberra. This is the first of two installments.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Garuda to operate Abacus next month
Garuda to operate Abacus next month JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Indonesia, the national air carrier, will operate the Abacus Mega Computerized Reservation System next month after acquiring a two percent stake of the Singapore-based business early last year.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Semen Kupang's profit up
Semen Kupang's profit up JAKARTA (JP): The East Nusa Tenggara-based state-owned cement company PT Semen Kupang raked in Rp 4.6 billion (US$2.1 million) in profits during 1994 from the sales of 172,452 tons of cement, passing their target of Rp 4.5 billion, .The company's president, M.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Sarwono wants ban on 'Napoleon' trade
Sarwono wants ban on 'Napoleon' trade JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja said he is pressing for a ban on the fishing of Napoleon tropical fish and subsequent ban of its trading.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Waiting for new budget
Waiting for new budget President Soeharto has made it quite clear that the 1995-1996 state budget plan he will propose to the House of Representatives tomorrow will be as austere as the current one. This policy contrasts strikingly with the prediction of more robust economic expansion this year.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: AfricaWE COME TO SHARE: Delegates of the five-day Asia Pacific Forum get a warm welcome at the Savoy Homann, Panghegar Heritage Hotel in Bandung. They were part of the 100 senior officers from 43 African and 10 Asian states who convened to share experiences in sustainable...
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Minimum wages to rise in April
Minimum wages to rise in April JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday it will raise minimum wage levels by between 10 percent and 35 percent in 19 provinces as of April 1.Despite the positive aspects of the move, the All Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI) was quick to denounce the raises...
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Indonesian anthem
Indonesian anthemFrom SinarOn Dec. 17, 1994 I saw the movie I Love Trouble at Studio 21 Pontianak (theater 5). Upon entering the theater I heard the song Mr. Love sung by Connie Francis. As soon as I was seated, as Connie's song was finished, I was startled to hear Indonesia Raya, Indonesia's...
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Court confirms Nuku's verdict
Court confirms Nuku's verdict JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of human rights activist Nuku Soleiman, who was convicted of defaming President Soeharto last year, his lawyer said yesterday.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Taiwan major investor
Taiwan major investor TAIPEI (AFP): Taiwan's business people poured US$20.6 billion into overseas investments in 1986-92, making the island the world's 12th-largest investor, the Economic Daily News said yesterday.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Suspected killer, rapist of teenage girl arrested
Suspected killer, rapist of teenage girl arrested JAKARTA (JP): City police announced yesterday the arrest of a single suspect believed to have murdered and raped a 15-year- old girl in Bekasi."The suspect was arrested this morning and is still being questioned," City Police spokesman Lt. Col.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Disturbing conflicts
Disturbing conflicts In his New Year's address President Soeharto referred to the disputes that are, at present, bothering the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) and Nahdatul Ulama (NU). Although he did not explicitly mention their names, he said he felt concerned because a failure on the part of...
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Former tennis superstar set to take on local star
Former tennis superstar set to take on local star JAKARTA (JP): Gone is the world number one tag, but superstardom still belongs to Martina Navratilova.No word came out of the grand dame of women's tennis as security guards kept a throng of journalists out of her way to the awaiting car at...
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Extremists feared to discrupt Pope's Manila visit
Extremists feared to discrupt Pope's Manila visit MANILA (Agencies): Fundamentalist groups pose a potential threat to Pope John Paul II when he visits the Philippines next week and security will be tight to eliminate any assassination attempts, Cardinal Jaime Sin said yesterday.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Govt to expand nucleus estates to eastern provinces
Govt to expand nucleus estates to eastern provinces JAKARTA (JP): The government will expand plantations managed under the nucleus estate and smallholder (NES) plan to eastern Indonesia, says Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
HK waits for RI's response
HK waits for RI's response HONG KONG (AFP): Hong Kong is still waiting for Indonesia to come through with the certificate of airworthiness of a Lockheed Hercules transport aircraft that crashed in September, a senior official said yesterday.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Daily minimum wage in Rupiah
Daily minimum wage in Rupiah Province Now Apr.1 %change 1. Aceh 3,150 3,500 11 2. Riau 3,100 4,150 34 3 Jambi 3,000 3,300 10 4. West Sumatra 2,500 3,250 30 5. South Sumatra 3,000 3,500 17 6. Lampung 3,000 3,500 17 7. Jakarta 3,800 4,600 21 8. West Java 3,800 4,600 21 9. Yogyakarta 2,200 2,850 30 10.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
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.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Three nations bid for 2002 W. Cup
Three nations bid for 2002 W. Cup ZURICH (Reuter): Japan, South Korea and Mexico lodged bids to stage the 2002 World Cup finals before the Dec. 31 deadline, FIFA announced yesterday.The three countries must confirm their candidatures before Feb.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Thai supremo visits China
Thai supremo visits China BANGKOK (AFP): Thai armed forces supreme commander Gen. Wattanachai Wuthisiri left Bangkok yesterday for Beijing on a courtesy visit, official sources said.No details were given about the 48-hour trip by Wattanachai, who was appointed military supremo last October.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Daewoo begins huge investment in Vietnam
Daewoo begins huge investment in Vietnam HANOI (AFP): South Korea's Daewoo Business Group began work yesterday on a vehicle assembly plant outside Hanoi in a further step towards a planned US$1 billion of investment in Vietnam, company officials said.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
157 traffic law violators ticketed
157 traffic law violators ticketed JAKARTA (JP): The City Police ticketed at least 157 traffic regulation violators on the first day of 1995, a year which promises stricter enforcement of traffic laws on a number of roads throughout the city.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Price hike
Price hike It certainly does not pay to be a "paleface" when shopping at what is, supposedly, Jakarta's most prestigious (not one of a chain) supermarket.A friend of mine recently overheard the proprietor of this establishment, when questioned about an apparently sharp price increase of a certain...
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
ASEAN member countries unite to promote tourism
ASEAN member countries unite to promote tourism BANGKOK (Agencies): Six Southeast Asian nations will formally create the ASEAN Tourism Center (ATC) next week to promote the region as a single, "borderless" holiday destination, a Thai official said yesterday.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Prince Valliant 3:05 Gita Wicara 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Culture Program 8:05 TV Drama...
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Biore quiz
Biore quizFrom JayakartaIt is interesting to watch the quiz programs offering prizes, particularly the one broadcasted by RCTI on New Year's Eve. Nevertheless, I was concerned about the values of the program.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
1,076 shanties to be demolished
1,076 shanties to be demolished JAKARTA (JP): Law and order officers will soon demolish 1,076 shanties illegally built in a number of areas throughout West Jakarta.West Jakarta Mayor Sutardjianto told Antara news agency on Monday that the demolition will be carried out in line with the city...
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Timor growth RI's initiative
Timor growth RI's initiative DILI, East Timor: Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares denied allegations that the development of the province is carried out because of pressures from other countries.So that it can catch up with other provinces, Indonesia has been developing East Timor since it became...
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Volcano victims offered homes
Volcano victims offered homes YOGYAKARTA: Hundreds of villagers who lost their homes due to the major eruption of Mt. Merapi in November have been offered resettlement in Sudimoro hamlet, Sleman regency.The local government has acquired 4.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Thai charged with heroin deal pleads not guilty
Thai charged with heroin deal pleads not guilty JAKARTA (JP): The lawyer of Sae Lim Iaw, a Thai national being tried for drug trafficking in the Central Jakarta District Court, yesterday asked the judge to dismiss the charges against his client.
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
VD prevalent in Ujungpandang
VD prevalent in Ujungpandang UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: About 40 percent of the prostitutes in this city are infected with syphilis and gonorrhea, according to chief of the health office Jasmin.A recent study on venereal diseases among prostitutes show that the prevalence of syphilis and...
Wed, 04 Jan 1995
Vietnam broadcasts in Asia
Vietnam broadcasts in Asia HANOI (AFP): Vietnam Television (VTV) has begun satellite broadcasts across Asia, while the network's international radio station has expanded its coverage to North America via a transmitter in Russia, a report said yesterday.