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Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Aircraft parts duty free
Aircraft parts duty free JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad has issued a ruling, extending the duty exemption on imports of components for repair and maintenance of aircraft for another year.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Finance executives to meet
Finance executives to meet JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia Financial Executive Association (IFEA) will hold its fourth congress at the Sangri-La Hotel from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12.The association announced yesterday that IFEA, besides discussing its internal affairs, will also organize a panel discussion on...
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Astrud Gilberto to perform here
Astrud Gilberto to perform here Jazz vocalist Astrud Gilberto, best known for the song The girl from Ipanema, will entertain her Jakartan fans with Brazilian and bossa nova rhythms at the Jakarta Blue Note Jazz Club and Restaurant from Oct. 10 to 15.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
New water source found
New water source found YOGYAKARTA: An underground river in Bribin cave in the Semanu district in Gunungkidul is being developed into a water bank for the local people living in the arid regency.Spokesman for the administration Suhardono said a pump has been installed to turn the river into a...
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Divorce shakes traditional Vietnamese family structures
Divorce shakes traditional Vietnamese family structuresBy Le Thang Long HANOI (AFP): Divorce is becoming more common in Vietnam, where traditional family values and structures are being eroded with the advent of new lifestyles born of the country's economic opening.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Religious education
Religious educationFrom RepublikaThe policy for reducing the working week from six days to five is still questionable. On one side of the coin, the five day week does have advantages. With this new system, civil servants can work more efficiently and be with their families on weekends.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Five day week
Five day weekFrom PelitaMany comments have been made concerning the implementation of the five day work week. Many people comment on the convenience for employees without giving deeper thought to its real objectives.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Train journey
Train journeyFrom KompasA "mind your head" slogan should be popularized among Jabotabek train passengers. It is really quite unpleasant to ride in the Jabotabek train. That the train is far too crowded with people pressed up against each other is the order of the day.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued rallying on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with most issues gaining ground in moderate trading.The broad-based Composite Index, which closed more than two points higher at 500.72 on Tuesday, gained another 2.91 points to end at 503.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Private fund used to restore markets
Private fund used to restore markets 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.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
EU duties on RI textiles
EU duties on RI textiles BRUSSELS (Reuter): The European Commission said yesterday it was reimposing import duties on textiles and clothing originating in India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Thailand and China.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Indonesia moves to men's tennis team final in Asiad
Indonesia moves to men's tennis team final in Asiad HIROSHIMA, Japan (Agencies): Indonesia moved closer to regaining its men's team tennis gold medal after winning both singles for an insurmountable 2-0 lead over host Japan in their semifinal yesterday.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Haze delays flights to Singapore
Haze delays flights to Singapore SINGAPORE (Reuter): Several flights from Kuala Lumpur and Penang to Singapore were delayed yesterday by up to two hours because of a thick haze from Indonesian forest fires, an Malaysian Airlines Systems (MAS) official said.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Districts face food shortages
Districts face food shortages JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Three districts located in the remote parts of Paniai regency are facing food shortages because incessant rains have destroyed the crops.The rain, which has fallen since May, has destroyed the sweet potatoes which are the staple of the local...
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Fire razes Kramat Jati market
Fire razes Kramat Jati market A fire razed 30 kiosks and houses in Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, yesterday morning, creating heavy traffic jams in front of the market. No casualties were reported in the blaze.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Five-day week and school
Five-day week and schoolFrom Suara KaryaAs a layman I believe that the idea to implement the five-day week system has a positive aspect. Financially, the government can reduce the spending of state funds. But some difficulties arise in the educational sector.1.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Freeport to increase copper ore output
Freeport to increase copper ore output JAKARTA (JP): PT Freeport Indonesia Company (FI), an Indonesian-American copper firm, is likely to increase its daily copper ore production to 115,000 tons next year from 70,000 tons at present, a company report says.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Court acquits singer Deddy
Court acquits singer Deddy SURABAYA: The Surabaya District Court has exonerated local singer Deddy Dores of fraud charges involving Rp 16.3 million (US$7,900).Deddy, 43, was accused by Djawara, the plaintiff, of deceit, Antara reported.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Eight Filipinos to be deported
Eight Filipinos to be deported MANADO, North Sulawesi: Eight Filipino fishermen stranded on the Sangihe Talaud islands are in immigration quarantine awaiting deportation.A local immigration officer, Sugiyo, was quoted by Antara as saying that they were stranded last Friday when the engine of their...
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Czech, local firms to build clinker plant
Czech, local firms to build clinker plant JAKARTA (JP): PSP Company, a major Czech manufacturer of industrial machinery, and PT Balik Papan Daya Semen of Indonesia agreed yesterday to jointly construct a clinker plant in East Kalimantan.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Indosat gets cool response
Indosat gets cool response JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned international telecommunications company PT Indosat's public offering received a surprisingly cool response from domestic investors yesterday, the first of its 10- day offering period.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Duty free shop
Duty free shop I have lived in this country for upwards of 13 years, during which time I have been puzzled by the great "Duty Free Anomaly." By this I mean that the duty free facility is granted at various Duty Free Shops in Jakarta (and no doubt in other major cities) to those who least need it.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Govt slaps travel ban on Kim Johannes
Govt slaps travel ban on Kim Johannes JAKARTA (JP): The government has banned businessman Kim Johannes Mulia, the owner of PT Delta Marina, from making overseas travels pending the completion of its investigation of allegations of forgery.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Collusion seen in licensing publications
Collusion seen in licensing publications JAKARTA (JP): Legislators of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) alleged yesterday that the issuance of new publishing licenses are shrouded with secrecy and smell of collusion between big business and government.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
China retains commanding lead in Asian Games
China retains commanding lead in Asian Games HIROSHIMA, Japan (Reuter): After only two days China has already swept to a commanding lead in the Asian Games thanks to record-breaking performances by its weightlifters and swimmers.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Three children die as blizzard hits Baliem
Three children die as blizzard hits Baliem JAKARTA (JP): Three children have died and 166 people have fallen ill with stomach pain and influenza after an unexpected blizzard hit their villages in Baliem Valley in Irian Jaya last month, the Antara news agency.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
FAO warns of severe Asia food crisis
FAO warns of severe Asia food crisis MANILA (Reuter): A senior United Nations official yesterday warned that a severe food crisis was building up in the booming Asia-Pacific region and could undermine its economic progress.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Indonesia, Japan in tennis final rematch
Indonesia, Japan in tennis final rematch HIROSHIMA, Japan (Agencies): Indonesia's part-time doubles team of Yayuk Basuki and Romana Tedjakusuma won the decisive rubber against China yesterday to set up a revenge match against host Japan in the Asian Games women's team tennis final.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Bus service
Bus serviceFrom Bisnis IndonesiaI am one of the Depok residents who work in Jakarta. Everyday I feel the transportation problem to be a great nuisance. The only city bus that plies the route to Grogol, where I work in Jakarta, is the PATAS (limited passenger) bus No 54.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Stay young with herbs and spiritual exercise
Stay young with herbs and spiritual exercise JAKARTA (JP): What makes the Javanese diet different from a Western one?If you are on Javanese diet, you have to be able to control not only your appetite, but your emotions as well, through what a jamu (traditional herbs) expert calls spiritual...
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
List of traffic violations to be enlarged this year
List of traffic violations to be enlarged this year JAKARTA (JP): City authorities are planning to add to the list of traffic violations and to further increase fine tariffs this year."We've found that a number of traffic violations have yet to be included on the current list," City Police Chief...
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Rain will take care of forest fires: Expert
Rain will take care of forest fires: Expert JAKARTA (JP): A forestry expert sees an end to the forest fires now raging in Sumatra and Kalimantan in the start of the coming rainy season.Herman Haeruman, a staff lecturer at the Bogor Institute of Agriculture, said yesterday that rain has already...
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Ancol has new hotel
Ancol has new hotel JAKARTA (JP): The Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta yesterday opened a new four-star hotel offering facilities for business people and tourists.The 309-room hotel, called Ancol Travelodge, is operated by Southern Pacific Hotel Corporation (SPHC) of Australia, which manages 75...
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Civil servants get salaries by mail
Civil servants get salaries by mail BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The provincial administration plans to use postal services to send the salaries of its employees working in remote areas.Governor H.M. Said said the service will expedite the payment process because the state postal agency Perum Pos...
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
De Jong responds
De Jong responds Referring to Mr. Wasmuth's letter (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 29). First of all, to set things right, The Jakarta Post published my letter without my knowledge or consent. Using a facsimile is a quick way of communication which is why I corresponded by fax.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Hsu's pilgrimage for bomb victims
Hsu's pilgrimage for bomb victims HIROSHIMA (Kyodo): Taiwanese Deputy Premier Hsu Li-teh, in Hiroshima to promote Taipei's bid to host the 2002 Asian Games, took time out yesterday to lay a wreath at the cenotaph of atomic bomb victims at Hiroshima Peace Park.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Plague hits Indian coffee
Plague hits Indian coffee BOMBAY (Reuter): Plague has cast a shadow over India's coffee exports at a crucial time when planters are hoping to secure total liberalization of coffee marketing and boost their overseas sales, growers and exporters said.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Who caused the fires?
Who caused the fires? As far as can be assumed from media reports, it is as yet not clear what the causes are of the present forest fires (in Kalimantan and Sumatra) or what parties are responsible.The Indonesian Environmental Forum (Walhi) has rejected the notion that the fires were caused by the...
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
New chief asked to study purity of protests
New chief asked to study purity of protests JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto has asked newly-installed precinct police chief of Central Jakarta, the capital's nerve center, to focus his attention on demonstrations and strikes.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Medals tally
Medals tally HIROSHIMA (Reuter): Medals tally after yesterday's competitions: Gold Silver Bronze China 20 7 2 Japan 8 5 10 Iran 1 2 0 Syria 1 0 0 South Korea 0 3 5 Indonesia 0 3 3 Thailand 0 4 0 Taiwan 0 2 3 Vietnam 0 2 0 Kuwait 0 1 1 India 0 1 2 Brunei 0 0 2 Malaysia 0 0 2 Saudi Arabia 0 0 1...
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Additional cement imports no guarantee of price drop
Additional cement imports no guarantee of price drop JAKARTA (JP): A seven-hour hearing with leaders of the Indonesian Cement Association yesterday left House members puzzled about the reasons behind the astronomical rise in cement prices over the last few weeks.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Thailand, Canada sign probe accord
Thailand, Canada sign probe accord BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand and Canada have signed an agreement to share evidence in international criminal investigations, a Canadian Embassy official said yesterday.The Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, concluded in Ottawa on Sunday, lays down basic guidelines for...
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Many cancer patients in critical stage
Many cancer patients in critical stage Director of Dharmais Cancer Hospital Dr. Riwayat Suyono said yesterday that low public awareness of the risks of cancer and the symptoms has caused many cancer sufferers to seek medical attention when they are already in a critical stage, instead of sooner.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Oil prices likely to increase until end of this year
Oil prices likely to increase until end of this year JAKARTA (JP): Oil prices will likely continue increasing until the end of this year due to the world's strong demand and stable output by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), a former secretary general of the group says.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Czech backs Indonesia's UNSC bid
Czech backs Indonesia's UNSC bid JAKARTA (JP): Czech Prime Minister Vaclav Klaus yesterday gave his country's resounding support for Indonesia's bid to attain a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices primarily closed higher on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday, causing the broad-based Composite Index to break the 500-point barrier again to close at 500.72, 2.82 points higher than 497.89 on Monday.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
TV Today
TV TodayTVRI 8:00 a.m. ABRI anniversary (live) 2:30 p.m. Special News: ASIAN GAMES XII 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 Music Contest: Asia Bagus 8:05 Lintasan Sinetron 9:00 World News...
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
BTN wins UN award for housing program
BTN wins UN award for housing program JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) was awarded the United Nations' "Habitat Scroll of Honor" yesterday for its home ownership loan program for poor people.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Brunei bans food from India
Brunei bans food from India BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Reuter): Brunei has banned foodstuffs from plague-stricken India and suspended visas for visiting Indian residents, a home ministry spokesman confirmed yesterday.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
FAO warns hunger still stalks Asia
FAO warns hunger still stalks AsiaBy Rene Pastor MANILA (Reuter): The fastest-growing economies of Asia are crisscrossed by inequalities, leaving millions in hunger and deprivation, the director-general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said on Monday.