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Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Lippo Hospital being built
Lippo Hospital being built JAKARTA (JP): Former coordinating minister for economy, finance and industry Radius Prawiro in his capacity as the chief commissioner of PT Nusa Medika Perkasa (NMP) has inaugurated the construction of a medical training center called the Siloam Gleneagles Hospital in...
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Soeharto opens meet on the disabled
Soeharto opens meet on the disabled JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that Indonesia was determined to ensure that disabled people enjoy the same business and employment opportunities as other Indonesian citizens.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
RI gets satellite loan
RI gets satellite loan JAKARTA (JP): The Export Import Bank of the United States and Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia have signed an agreement on a loan of US$125 million for the financing of the purchase of two Hughes HS-601 telecommunications satellites and related equipment.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Air SAR exercise involves S'pore
Air SAR exercise involves S'pore JAKARTA: Six officers from Singapore's air force are taking part in the Indonesian Air Force Search and Rescue exercise from Nov. 28 through Dec. 1 in the West Java regency of Sukabumi.Operation commander of the Indonesian Air Force, Rear Air Marshall I.G.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Surakarta needs Rp 178 billion
Surakarta needs Rp 178 billion SURAKARTA, Central Java: The municipal administration needs Rp 178 billion (US$86 million) to develop the city as the province's "international gate".Mayor Hartomo said recently that the government would need five years to develop the ancient city into one which has...
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Financing small business
Financing small business Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad received significant political support for his campaign to promote new sources of financing for small-scale firms in the provinces when President Soeharto bought 10 shares worth Rp 10 million (US$4,580) in a newly-established venture...
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Reports on East Timor not yet neutral
Reports on East Timor not yet neutralBy Bilveer Singh SINGAPORE (JP): Even though the East Timor issue is closely connected to Portugal's domestic politics, the western media prefers to ignore it. Journalists seldom ask what really caused the problem.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Pelita Jaya pulls out of badminton tournament
Pelita Jaya pulls out of badminton tournament JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion Pelita Jaya has pulled out of the Fourth Ardath Cup national junior badminton championships, citing "unfair treatment" by the organizing committee.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
One week after erruption, Merapi still said dangerous
One week after erruption, Merapi still said dangerous YOGYAKARTA (JP): One week after the massive eruption that has killed 46 people to date, rescue workers in search of missing villagers on the slope of Mt. Merapi still have not been given the green light to enter areas declared as dangerous.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Sulawesi students get Hepatitis B
Sulawesi students get Hepatitis B UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Over 100 senior high school students in the mayoralty have Hepatitis B.A recent health examination of 300 high school students in the city found out that 100 of them had Hepatitis B symptoms, the chief of the provincial health office,...
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Campus jazz fest marks 17 years
Campus jazz fest marks 17 years JAKARTA (JP): Jazz Goes to Campus (JGTC), the University of Indonesia's annual jazz concert, celebrated its 17th anniversary by thrilling some music lovers and disappointing others last Saturday.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Television series aims to educate about AIDS
Television series aims to educate about AIDS JAKARTA (JP): Prominent Indonesian drama group Teater Koma, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, the Ford Foundation and Gapura Production, will screen a television miniseries about a woman infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), in...
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Shares prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), which went below its psychological level of 500 over the past few weeks, continued losing ground with its broad-based Composite Index dropping to 486.84 yesterday from 487.57 on Friday.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Students protest over French headscarf policy
Students protest over French headscarf policy JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of university students staged a peaceful demonstration in front of the French Embassy yesterday morning to protest against the country's national ban on Moslem headscarves in school.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Internal feud in PDI
Internal feud in PDI In the recent congresses of two organizations, the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (Kadin), a new phenomenon called "arus bawah" (grassroots channel) emerged.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Eco-labeling boosts, not hinders exports
Eco-labeling boosts, not hinders exports JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian exporters should not see eco- labeling requirements imposed by most developed countries as trade barriers but, instead, as a tool to persuade costumers in those countries to buy Indonesian products, an executive says.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
RP volcano rains ash on villages
RP volcano rains ash on villages MANILA (Reuter): A Philippine volcano showered six villages with ash after an earthquake shook the mountain for 14 minutes but there were no casualties, scientists said yesterday.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Tangerang probes massage parlor
Tangerang probes massage parlor TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang administration will summon the owner of Classic massage parlor, located on the fourth floor of the Model building on Jl. Merdeka, because it is strongly believed to have abused the operating permit issued for such a massage parlor.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Boutros-Ghali to send envoy to East Timor
Boutros-Ghali to send envoy to East Timor JAKARTA (JP): United Nations Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali is sending a special envoy to East Timor as a forerunner to the fourth round of talks in January between Indonesia and Portugal.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Woman arrested over drug
Woman arrested over drug JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta police detectives have arrested a 44-year old woman believed to have acted as a large-scale distributor of marijuana, delivered from Aceh on the northern tip of Sumatra.Head of the police precinct Lt. Col.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Jak Jazz 1994
Jak Jazz 1994 Being a jazz fan, I am pleased that there will be another Jak Jazz this year. I have been to two previous events and found them both to be enjoyable and entertaining. I would however like to make one comment about the last Jak Jazz that was held in 1993 at Senayan, the same venue as...
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
All cemeteries to have multiple functions
All cemeteries to have multiple functions JAKARTA (JP): In the near future cemeteries in the capital will serve not only as burial sites, but will also function as scenic areas, greeneries as well as water catchment areas.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Summarecon pays dividends
Summarecon pays dividends JAKARTA (JP): PT Summarecon Agung, a property company listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, announced here yesterday their plan to distribute interim dividends worth Rp 625 (around 30 U.S. cents) per share.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Six more post offices in Bekasi
Six more post offices in Bekasi BEKASI (JP): The Bekasi Post and Telecommunications Office will soon open six more post offices in six villages in an effort to improve service to the public, especially for people living in rural areas.Bekasi regent Moch.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Airlines fail to pay airport fees on time
Airlines fail to pay airport fees on time JAKARTA (JP): Many air carriers have failed to pay airport service fees on time, causing a decrease in the rates of return on investment for two state firms assigned to manage airports.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
RI's chess teams leave for Moscow today
RI's chess teams leave for Moscow today JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian chess teams, set to better the country's rank, depart for Moscow today to take part in the 31st Chess Olympics from Dec. 1 to Dec. 17."We just want to improve our ranks," Djamil Djamal, the secretary of the Indonesian Chess...
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Generals want ABRI to retain political role
Generals want ABRI to retain political role JAKARTA (JP): Two retired army generals agree on the need for the Armed Forces (ABRI) to ease its grip on politics but stress that the military should be allowed to retain a political role.Solichin G.P.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Young players win opener at Masters
Young players win opener at Masters JAKARTA (JP): In the absence of national top players, young tennis prodigies blasted their way to their opening wins over their seniors at the Indonesia Masters championships yesterday.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
School vs. apartment
School vs. apartmentFrom KompasThat the elementary school No 9/10 at Kuningan, South Jakarta, has to be moved to make room for construction of an apartment complex by PT Catur Swasakti Utama (PT CSU) has caused us great concern.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Quality school?
Quality school?From KompasMinister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie praised the quality of the Senior High School of Soposurung, North Sumatra, of which I am proud as a North Sumatran.But I was surprised to read a news item in a newspaper published in Medan, North Sumatra, that tens of...
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Convention must not limit chemical industry
Convention must not limit chemical industry JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas asserted here yesterday that the enforcement of the pending Chemical Weapons Convention must not be to the detriment of the growth of chemical industries in developing nations.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Indosat announces higher profits
Indosat announces higher profits JAKARTA (JP): PT Indosat, the state-owned international telecommunications company, announced last night that its net income during the January-September period of this year increased by 9.5 percent to US$ 94.4 million.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Government awards 65 marine experts
Government awards 65 marine experts JAKARTA (JP): The government has given awards to members of the Indonesian delegation which took part in the campaign to win international recognition for the archipelagic state concept.The plaques were presented to 65 people including the chief delegate Prof. Dr.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
PLN criticized over pricing of private electricity
PLN criticized over pricing of private electricity JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday criticized the state electricity company PT PLN on having agreed to purchase electricity from private power generators at levels far higher than the average cost of its own generated...
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Action plans made at Satya Wacana
Action plans made at Satya Wacana SALATIGA, Central Java: Hundreds of students and teachers of the Satya Wacana Christian University gathered to plan more actions yesterday to demonstrate their opposition to the dismissal of scholar Arief Budiman.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Health Minister opens funbike
Health Minister opens funbike JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health opened a funbike event attended by 2,500 participants from the Healthy Heart Club throughout the Greater Jakarta area on Sunday.The event, held by Meadow Lea with the aim of highlighting the 30th national health day on Nov.
Tue, 29 Nov 1994
Manila records surplus
Manila records surplus MANILA (AFP): The Philippines had a public-sector surplus of five billion pesos (US$208 million) in the 10 months to October on the back of improved revenue collection and lower interest rates, the finance department said yesterday.
Mon, 28 Nov 1994
Textile exports need push
Textile exports need push JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto Saturday instructed government institutions and the private sector to close ranks and take measures to improve Indonesia's competitive edge in textiles and textile products on the world market.
Mon, 28 Nov 1994
Debate over Natuna
Debate over Natuna PEKANBARU, Riau: Governor Soeripto criticized members of the local legislative council Saturday for questioning the government's policy on the development of Natuna island.Suripto said that the government must be careful in developing Natuna due to its obvious complexities and...
Mon, 28 Nov 1994
Maulana Isman becomes head of Kosgoro youth
Maulana Isman becomes head of Kosgoro youth JAKARTA (JP): Maulana Isman, a younger brother of State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman, was elected chief of the Kosgoro youth organization in a congress last week.
Mon, 28 Nov 1994
Authorities not aware of new PDI conflict
Authorities not aware of new PDI conflict JAKARTA (JP): The East Java administration said over the weekend that it was not aware of any conflict within the local chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), a situation that worsened following the unauthorized installation of a new branch...
Mon, 28 Nov 1994
WCRP Conference (1)
WCRP Conference (1)From Media IndonesiaAs an Indonesian citizen I am proud of learning that Abdurrahman Wahid has been installed as chairman of the World Conference on Religion and Peace (WCRP) at its recent congress in Riva del Garda, northern Italy.
Mon, 28 Nov 1994
Govt issues new decree on apartment sales
Govt issues new decree on apartment sales JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung announced on Saturday that his office has issued a new decree to regulate sales launching of vertical housing, in order to protect consumers.
Mon, 28 Nov 1994
Indonesia's marine ecosystem in jeopardy
Indonesia's marine ecosystem in jeopardy AMBON (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja expressed concern Saturday over the alarming rate of pollution and destruction in the marine ecosystems of various parts of the country.
Mon, 28 Nov 1994
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.
Mon, 28 Nov 1994
Swedish newcomers stop Woodies ATP Doubles
Swedish newcomers stop Woodies ATP Doubles JAKARTA (JP): Sweden's Davis Cup heroes Jan Apell and Jonas Bjorkman capped their brilliant run at the ATP World Doubles championship yesterday, winning a marathon final over Australian duo Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde 6-4, 4-6, 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 7-6...
Mon, 28 Nov 1994
Murder suspects not helping probe
Murder suspects not helping probe JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives admitted over the weekend they have made no significant progress following further questioning of two suspects believed to be involved in the murder of entertainment businessman Nyo Beng Seng.
Mon, 28 Nov 1994
Parking forbidden along Jl. Fachrudin
Parking forbidden along Jl. Fachrudin The Traffic and Land Transportation Agency has banned motorists from parking their cars along Jl. Fachrudin, Central Jakarta, due to the construction of an underpass project in the area.
Mon, 28 Nov 1994
Jambi police seize timber
Jambi police seize timber JAMBI, Jambi: More than 2,800 cubic meters of timber were seized by the Rengas Bandung forest rangers in Batanghari regency, the Antara news agency reported on Saturday."We seized the logs upon learning that the actual quantity carried through the Batanghari river was more...
Mon, 28 Nov 1994
17 tested HIV positive
17 tested HIV positive BATAM ISLAND, Riau: Seventeen have tested positive for the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) in the province, nine of whom are on Batam island, head of the local health office Salohot said on Saturday."According to the latest data as of Oct.