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Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Borobudur Inter-Continental, Jl. Lapangan Banteng Selatan, Central Jakarta: - Kintamani Pavilion: Traditional Dances & Songs Friday, Italian Night Wednesday, all from 7 p.m.. - Pendopo Tea Lounge: Monika Rosca, pianist from Poland, daily 4 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Mochtar Lubis annoyed
Mochtar Lubis annoyedFrom SinarI'd like to refer to the article in Sinar, Oct. 3, 1994 containing an interview with Mochtar Lubis entitled: If I were a military man I'd send Bung Karno to jail.Do you feel annoyed because during the Old Order era you were often picked up when you were the Chief...
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Bus hijacker thwarted
Bus hijacker thwarted SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Passengers mobbed a 22-year-old man trying to hijack their bus in Batang on Thursday, police said yesterday.The man, identified as Mul, was critically injured but his unidentified accomplice escaped after snatching money from a passenger.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Satay sellers hardly have time to whine about life
Satay sellers hardly have time to whine about lifeText and photos by Imanuddin JAKARTA (JP): Dear Mom, I'm settling down in Jakarta. During the day I sit and swivel my feet and at night I sit and enjoy the fan. I couldn't ask for more ...
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Sport: Portugal League 3:30 Film 4:30 Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Traditional Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Fashion 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Caller 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:35 Late...
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
`Abimanyu Dies in Action' to play first at festival
`Abimanyu Dies in Action' to play first at festival JAKARTA (JP): The dance company of Theodora Retno Maruti was awarded the honor of opening the Indonesian Dance Festival on Thursday at the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center in Central Jakarta.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Merpati to serve S'pore
Merpati to serve S'pore JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Indonesia will increase its flights to Los Angeles in the United States next week, while Merpati Nusantara, its subsidiary, will start serving Singapore.On Monday Merpati will start a direct flight connecting Bandung in West Java with Singapore, using a...
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Resettlement project deserted
Resettlement project deserted BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: At least 25 transmigrant families have left their homes in Rawa Muning after finding their government provided land to be unproductive.Antara reported that the farmers who resettled in Rawa Muning from other provinces six months ago could...
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Aussie TV gaining foothold
Aussie TV gaining foothold JAKARTA (JP): More and more Indonesians are tuning in to the Australia Television channel which is beamed to the country by satellite, the network announced yesterday.An independent study conducted by Survey Research Indonesia found that in just over 18 months of...
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Police demand presence at airport
Police demand presence at airport JAKARTA (JP): City Police chief Maj. Gen. Hindarto said yesterday that police officers should be assigned at the customs check room of the Soekarno-Hatta international airport to help prevent arrivals by wanted criminals and smugglers as well as baggage theft.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Paes sets up all-Indian semis in men's tennis championship
Paes sets up all-Indian semis in men's tennis championship JAKARTA (JP): Top seeded Leander Paes survived a thrilling three-setter against struggling South Korean Kim Bong-soo 6-7 (2- 7), 6-3, 7-6 (7-1) yesterday to set up an Indian civil war against Mahesh Bhupathi in the semifinals of the...
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
ABRI prepared to upgrade presence in Bosnia
ABRI prepared to upgrade presence in Bosnia JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) is now prepared to upgrade its participation in the UN peacekeeping mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina to include a mechanized division.ABRI Chief Gen.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
S'pore surprised at U.S. comments
S'pore surprised at U.S. comments SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday it was "surprised" at U.S. interest in an American professor facing defamation charges for remarks critical of Asian governments.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Fire leaves 30 homeless
Fire leaves 30 homeless MANADO, North Sulawesi: Fire destroyed six houses and left 30 people homeless here Thursday, Antara reported yesterday.The fire swept through a crowded residential area in Wenang at 4 p.m, causing a Rp 150 million (about US$70,000) in damages.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Fire destroys 600 kiosks in Ciputat market
Fire destroys 600 kiosks in Ciputat market JAKARTA (JP): A fire on Thursday night believed to have been caused by a short circuit razed at least 600 of the 724 kiosks at the packed 1.5 hectare Ciputat market, southwest of Jakarta.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Analysts say new party won't improve situation
Analysts say new party won't improve situation JAKARTA (JP): Political observers lined up behind President Soeharto yesterday in support of his argument that Indonesia does not need a new political party.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Student regiments
Student regiments Is it necessary to retain the (paramilitary) student regiments (Menwa)? This is a question that continues to surface in the wake of the clash between Himpala (student nature lovers organization) members and the Menwas at the Universitas Nasional (Unas) in Jakarta, last Tuesday.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Affordable cellular phones coming soon
Affordable cellular phones coming soon JAKARTA (JP): People living in the greater Jakarta area will soon find the prices of mobile telecommunications devices more affordable as PT Telepoint Nusantara plans to launch their Silverlink, a new Motorola handphone with a Rp 800,000 (US$366) price tag.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Economics of safe transport hinges on efficient management
Economics of safe transport hinges on efficient managementBy Robert S. Bain JAKARTA (JP): Articles in the Sunday Post of Oct. 9 calling for the provision of safe transport services after dark have relevance beyond the Indonesian capital itself.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Police moving slowly in Yorrys new case
Police moving slowly in Yorrys new case JAKARTA (JP): Police are finding it slow going in investigations hoped to link Yorrys Raweyai of the Pemuda Pancasila organization to a series of crimes, including the smuggling of alcoholic beverages.City Police Chief Maj. Gen.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Asia-Pacific airlines report 27.4 percent jump in profits
Asia-Pacific airlines report 27.4 percent jump in profits SINGAPORE (AFP): The Asia-Pacific's major airlines posted an average 27.4 percent increase in profits in 1993-94 and prospects for the current financial year look even brighter, industry officials said yesterday.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
To men of Indonesia
To men of Indonesia The Bali Post is planning to hold an art exhibition entitled Great Indonesian Painters in Bali to celebrate Indonesia's development in the arts, and to raise funds for charity. Very praiseworthy, you may say, in this the Year of the Role of Women in Development here in Indonesia.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
RP to file charges against 33 Chinese
RP to file charges against 33 Chinese MANILA (AFP): The Philippines may file smuggling charges against 33 Chinese nationals arrested earlier this month, a presidential official said yesterday.Press Secretary Jesus Sison said the Justice Department would investigate the case and file appropriate...
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Electricity tariff up next month
Electricity tariff up next month JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday announced an average increase of 7.8 percent in electricity billing rates beginning next month to raise funds for power development.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Military school to be reopened
Military school to be reopened The City Military has announced plans to reopen the military school for delinquent students due to the significant increase of high school student brawls and delinquency incidents recorded in the past few weeks.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Thick haze blankets Riau
Thick haze blankets Riau PEKANBARU, Riau: Much of this province was cast in haze yesterday as thick smoke from forest fires blanketed the province once again.Antara reported yesterday that although haze around the airport reduced visibility to 500 meters, air traffic had not been affected but did...
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Expert urges end to leaded gasoline
Expert urges end to leaded gasoline JAKARTA (JP): A community health expert yesterday urged the government to phase out leaded petrol and replace it with more environmentally friendly fuel.Umar Fahmi, a professor of community health at the University of Indonesia, told a seminar on the environment...
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Indonesia admitted to UN security council
Indonesia admitted to UN security council UNITED NATIONS (Agencies): Indonesia, current chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement, was elected by the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday to serve on the Security Council for a two- year term beginning next January.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Indosat shares lost ground yesterday after booking significant gains during the first two days of their listing on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), closing lower at Rp 8,650 against Rp 8,950 on Thursday.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Sanitation in Brantas river deplorable
Sanitation in Brantas river deplorable JAKARTA (JP): Poor sanitation and uneven distribution of water along the Brantas river in East Java, as well as the implementation of a sound water accounting system, are among Indonesia's most pressing problems.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Teaching illiterates brings delight
Teaching illiterates brings delightBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): Who says people lacking formal education -- or drop-outs at least -- are less civilized than their more well- read counterparts? Only tutors, presumably, say it is often more pleasurable teaching the above rather than teaching...
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Grady to defend PGA title
Grady to defend PGA title JAKARTA (JP): Australian Wayne Grady will defend his title at the US$100,000 Tugu Pratama golf championship slated for Nov. 9- 13 in the Bumi Serpong Damai golf course in West Java.About 140 home and foreign golfers from Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, the U.S.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
City to protect `Kenari' traders
City to protect `Kenari' traders JAKARTA (JP): City Councilors has assured traders of electronic equipment at the Kenari market on Jl. Salemba Raya, Central Jakarta, that the construction of a new four-story commercial building adjacent to the market will not affect their business.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Meeting proposes forum to boost infrastructure
Meeting proposes forum to boost infrastructure JAKARTA (JP): The five-day World Infrastructure Forum-Asia 1994 concluded here yesterday with an agreement to form a communication forum to boost infrastructure development in Asia.Chairman of the closing ceremony M.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
VP opens church congress
VP opens church congress JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Vice President Try Sutrisno arrived here to open the Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI) congress last night.Try, who arrived with three cabinet ministers, was welcomed by Irian Jaya governor Jacob Pattipi at the Sentani airport.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Soeharto to open human rights workshop
Soeharto to open human rights workshop JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will open a national workshop on human rights on Monday which will discuss the ratification of existing conventions and determine the scale of priority in handling human rights.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Indonesia asked to reduce exports of plywood to Japan
Indonesia asked to reduce exports of plywood to Japan JAKARTA (JP): Japanese plywood producers, facing tough competition from Indonesia, yesterday requested its exporters to reduce supplies to Japan."Executives of the Japanese Plywood Manufacturers' Association (JPMA) are here to negotiate with us...
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Rover, Proton sign deal
Rover, Proton sign deal KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Britain's Rover Group may make engines for Malaysia's car company Proton Bhd under an agreement that loosens Japan's stranglehold on Malaysia's indigenous car manufacturing industry.
Fri, 21 Oct 1994
KL, S'pore set to battle island case
KL, S'pore set to battle island case KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia plans to resolve a dispute with Singapore over a tiny island before the International Court of Justice in The Hague, officials said yesterday.
Fri, 21 Oct 1994
Govt to open development forum
Govt to open development forum JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita said yesterday that the government will open a consultation forum here early next month to discuss the actual needs of development in the country.
Fri, 21 Oct 1994
Pakistanis jailed in Medan
Pakistanis jailed in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: Three Pakistanis have been sentenced to nine months imprisonment by the local district court for stealing a total of Rp 3.1 million from several people, the Antara news agency reported.
Fri, 21 Oct 1994
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday.
Fri, 21 Oct 1994
Councilors demand delay of `Pavilion Park' project
Councilors demand delay of `Pavilion Park' project JAKARTA (JP): City councilors have urged the city administration to stop PT Duta Buana Permai from constructing the Pavilion Park apartments on Jl. K.H. Mas Mansyur, Central Jakarta.
Fri, 21 Oct 1994
Not professional
Not professionalFrom KompasI have complained to the state electricity company (PLN) three times during my six-month stay in Bekasi, West Java. I sent my written complaints on April 18, June 7, and Aug. 9. I have a problem with the "careless current meter recordings," done by PLN staff.
Fri, 21 Oct 1994
RI builds Palestine ports
RI builds Palestine ports JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government will take part in the construction of a number of seaports in Palestine, an official of the Palestine embassy here said."The agreement for the construction of the ports was signed some time ago by the presidents of both countries and...
Fri, 21 Oct 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The price of Indosat's shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) gained an even stronger footing yesterday in heavy trading, rising by another five percent to close at Rp 8,950 (US$4.
Fri, 21 Oct 1994
Solution to river pollution sought
Solution to river pollution sought JAKARTA (JP): An environmentalist said the government should settle the long-standing pollution problem in the Ciujung River, Serang, West Java, or risk "erosion of the public trust".
Fri, 21 Oct 1994
Top school rejects five-day week
Top school rejects five-day week YOGYAKARTA: Taman Siswa, one of Indonesia's oldest education institutions, has rejected the government's five day school week scheme now being given a trial run at some schools.
Fri, 21 Oct 1994
Fajar Surya sells shares
Fajar Surya sells shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Fajar Surya Wisesa, a producer of corrugated paper in Bekasi, West Java, plans to sell 47 million shares of common stock to the public next month.The company said yesterday that around 60 percent of the funds generated from the share issuance will be used...
Fri, 21 Oct 1994
Benny marches on, but none notices
Benny marches on, but none notices JAKARTA (JP): Benny Wijaya salvaged Indonesia's hopes in the US$50,000 Men's Challenger tennis championships yesterday as he blasted his way to a 6-4, 6-1 win over Mark Tjia of the U.S. to earn a berth in today's quarterfinals.