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Fri, 25 Nov 1994
Police vow to stay away from PDI conflict
Police vow to stay away from PDI conflict JAKARTA (JP): The national police pledged yesterday they would stay away from any leadership conflicts within the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).Spokesman for the national police Brig. Gen.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994
Tangerang frees top tax official
Tangerang frees top tax official TANGERANG (JP): Although the Supreme Court has yet to announce its decision, the Tangerang Penitentiary has released a former official of the local Tax Service Office convicted of manipulating invoices worth Rp 2.4 billion (US$1.1 million).
Fri, 25 Nov 1994
Writing contest winners named
Writing contest winners named Dian Purwitasari, a student of SMA 34 Jakarta, has won the grand prize in the annual writing competition held by the Lions Club and the United Nations Information Center.The center reported yesterday that the competition was held along with a variety of other...
Fri, 25 Nov 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m TV Series: Kubuto 3:05 Langka dan Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:00 School Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Science Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Dunia Pustaka 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Karya Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Nusantara Star...
Fri, 25 Nov 1994
Golf course causes sedimentation
Golf course causes sedimentation The National Aeronautics and Space Research Institute has determined that the construction of the Pantai Indah Kapuk golf course and real estate complexes in North Jakarta is accelerating sedimentation along the coast.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994
Law on foundation
Law on foundationFrom RepublikaWhatever the results of the next Kaliurang meeting in Yogyakarta are, the issue of Arief Budiman should be able to serve as an "eye opener" in the effort to improve the system of "Foundations.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994
Govt not to interfere in NU congress
Govt not to interfere in NU congress JAKARTA (JP): The government promised the 34 million members of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) yesterday that it would not interfere in the organization's congress next month.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994
Distinguished exporters win state recognition
Distinguished exporters win state recognition JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday awarded 59 "distinguished exporters", saying that all government institutions must improve coordinated efforts to support the growth of Indonesia's exports in the new era of trade liberalization.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994
Public telephone needed
Public telephone neededFrom NeracaThrough this letter I would like to call on PT Telkom to provide more public telephones along Jl. Sultan Agung. The present public telephones are not enough to serve the needs of the community living around the area.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994
Trade ties with foreigners
Trade ties with foreigners Frequently I read in the newspapers statements by politicians, both Indonesian and foreign, stating the need for closer industrial and trade ties between Indonesia and foreign countries.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) recovered yesterday after sharp declines on the previous two days.The JSX Composite Index, which incurred a total loss of 23 points on Tuesday and Wednesday, gained ground to close 6.5 points higher at 488.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994
Plan on `Agropolitan' announced
Plan on `Agropolitan' announced JAKARTA (JP): The Municipal Agriculture Office has drawn up a strategic plan for maximizing the use of small plots of land by planting crops with high economic value.Maharanto, the chief of the office, said that the "agropolitan" policy was established to cope with...
Fri, 25 Nov 1994
Social gap
Social gapFrom SuryaAll luxurious cars used during the meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Jakarta two years ago were sold out. Now following the end of the APEC meeting in Bogor, the cars for the forum which cost around Rp. 1 billion each also sold like peanuts.
Fri, 25 Nov 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, 25 Nov 1994
Perumka raises fares for executive, business class
Perumka raises fares for executive, business class BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The state-owned railway company Perumka raises its fares today for executive and business class passengers, both for long and short-distance services in Java, by a range of one to 16 percent.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994
Canadian killed in accident
Canadian killed in accident SERANG, West Java: A Canadian was killed and another badly injured in a car accident on the Serang-Cilegon highway on Wednesday, the Antara news agency reported.Yan McLyn, aged 42, was killed instantly, while his compatriot identified only as 41-year-old Ted by Antara,...
Fri, 25 Nov 1994
Jakarta promotes tourism aboard
Jakarta promotes tourism aboard JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Public Welfare Affairs Tb Rais kicked off a two-day promotion tour in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on Wednesday night.In his speech at a luncheon to mark the opening of the promotion, Rais said that as Jakarta does not possess any...
Fri, 25 Nov 1994
Mailbox needed
Mailbox neededFrom NeracaLetters are an essential means of communication. However in order that their function is properly served and to facilitate postage, the number of mailboxes must be increased.For example, along Jl. Kebon Jeruk Raya, West Jakarta, I can hardly find any mailboxes.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994
Seminar on agribusiness
Seminar on agribusiness JAKARTA (JP): A number of experts on agribusiness will speak at a seminar organized by the Ministry of Agriculture on Dec. 2 and Dec. 3.A ministry spokesman said the speakers will include entrepreneurs Probosutedjo and Mooryati Soedibyo and scholar Sri Edi Swasono.
Fri, 25 Nov 1994
Up to 200 still missing on Merapi
Up to 200 still missing on Merapi JAKARTA (JP): As many as 200 people were still not accounted for by yesterday, three days following the eruption of Mount Merapi in Central Java which has already killed 32 people.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
Ramos certifies anti-dumping measure
Ramos certifies anti-dumping measure MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos approved yesterday an anti-dumping measure to protect small and medium scale business enterprises if the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is ratified.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
Army, police vow to bust brokers
Army, police vow to bust brokers SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan (JP): Local military and police commands have vowed to work hand in hand to bust illegal labor brokers operating along the borders of Sabah, East Malaysia and East Kalimantan.Commander of the local military command Col.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
Major reservoirs face water crisis
Major reservoirs face water crisis JATILUHUR (JP): The current prolonged draught has caused a sharp drop in water levels in the Jatiluhur, Cirata and Saguling reservoirs.The crisis is feared to worsen if rains do not fall next month.In mid-November, the water level of Jatiluhur was only 3.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
Cleaning services to be disciplined
Cleaning services to be disciplined JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta Mayor Sutardjianto has threatened to take stern measures against private-owned cleaning service companies which are found guilty of violating project contracts.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
Putting emphasis more on learning
Putting emphasis more on learningBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): It has been said that a good teacher is one who constantly and continuously studies or learns. The moment teachers stop learning, they begin to decline in their teaching competence.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
Piles of rubbish in Bogor
Piles of rubbish in BogorFrom Media IndonesiaAs a new resident in Bogor I would like to participate in making the slogan Tegar Beriman (peaceful, clean, beautiful and convenient) a reality.Near the Cimanggu Housing Complex, in Jl.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
Bugis community apologizes for Timorese killing
Bugis community apologizes for Timorese killing DILI, East Timor (JP): The Bugis community here has apologized to the East Timorese people for the recent murder of a local trader by one of its members, an incident that triggered much political tension during the APEC gathering.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
Soeharto, Kim hold 'car talk' over telephone
Soeharto, Kim hold 'car talk' over telephone JAKARTA (JP): South Korean President Kim Young-sam held a 24- minute telephone conversation with President Soeharto yesterday to follow-up last week's bilateral talks on the prospect of establishing a Korean automotive plant in Indonesia.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
Criminal Code: Article 510
Criminal Code: Article 510From Suara KaryaArticle 510 of the Criminal Code stipulates: "A fine of Rp 25,000 shall be imposed on those who, without prior permission from the police head, (1) hold a party or public entertainment event and (2) hold a procession on public roads.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
OSJ cancels concert due to lack of fund
OSJ cancels concert due to lack of fund JAKARTA (JP): A year after new management and funding sources brought back the Jakarta Symphony Orchestra (OSJ), the old problem of funding has forced the management to cancel a show planned for Nov. 28 at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
Farming strategy needs changing
Farming strategy needs changing This is the second of two articles on upland farming.By Rusdian Lubis JAKARTA (JP): Is it necessary to formalize common property rights? Up to the present day there are conflicting opinions on the effort to legalize land rights.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
JSX and LSE sign pact on technology exchange
JSX and LSE sign pact on technology exchange JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) will soon cooperate in fields of information and technology.The memorandum of understanding on the cooperation was signed by Felia Salim, the research and development director...
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
Young prostitutes netted in discotheque
Young prostitutes netted in discotheque JAKARTA (JP): City police have arrested the operators and staff in the raid of a discotheque and massage parlor in West Jakarta along with a number of 14-year-old masseuses believed to give sexual favors to their customers.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
More one-way traffic introduced
More one-way traffic introduced The city will introduce new one-way traffic regulations in a number of areas in East, South and West Jakarta in a bid to further facilitate traffic flow, the Traffic and Land Transportation Control Agency announced yesterday.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
Crackdown on lazy civil servants
Crackdown on lazy civil servants PURWOKERTO, Central Java: A week-long "Operation Discipline" has caught 150 civil servants and 70 students heading home before the end of office and school hours.Most of the civil servants caught in the operation were junior and senior high school teachers and...
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
East Java wants Gus Dur to retain NU top position
East Java wants Gus Dur to retain NU top position JAKARTA (JP): East Java yesterday also announced its support for the re-election of Abdurrahman Wahid, who hopes to stay at the helm of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) when Indonesia's largest Moslem organization elects its leaders at a congress next week.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
Title holders win opener at World Doubles
Title holders win opener at World Doubles JAKARTA (JP): Defending champions Paul Haarhuis and Jacco Eltingh of the Netherlands entertained a small but lively crowd at the Senayan Indoor stadium with an opening win over Spanish team of Sergio Casal and Emilio Sanchez in the ATP World Doubles finals...
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
Eco-labeling criteria setting complicated
Eco-labeling criteria setting complicated JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Eco-labeling Agency finds it complicated to set workable criteria for forest management but vowed yesterday it would never bow to foreign pressure.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
Airlines want control of FIR to be national
Airlines want control of FIR to be national JAKARTA (JP): Domestic air carriers yesterday urged legislators to encourage the government to take control of the flight information region (FIR) from Singapore as soon as Indonesia is capable to operate such a system.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
Merapi strikes again
Merapi strikes again From time to time Mother Nature still asks for sacrifices from our people. In a country, which is dotted by so many volcanoes and crisscrossed by wild rivers, we are often reminded that the behavior of the nature is still beyond our power to control.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
Govt to procure 81,000 fishing ships in 5 years
Govt to procure 81,000 fishing ships in 5 years JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs investments of at least Rp 8.8 trillion (US$4.09 billion) for the procurement of 81,069 fishing vessels in the next five years, says a minister.Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharrsjah said yesterday that around Rp 6.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
1,000 tourist police groomed
1,000 tourist police groomed JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) is currently grooming a squad of 1,000 police officers with the task of protecting the safety of tourists.Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication Joop Ave disclosed yesterday that preparations are well underway and the squad...
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Wide World Of Kids 3:05 Gelar Tari 3:30 Film 4:30 Children's Stories 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama: Potret Kami 8:05...
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
Ramos welcomes deal on Spratlys
Ramos welcomes deal on Spratlys MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos welcomed yesterday an agreement between China and Vietnam to discuss territorial issues in the South China Sea."This will improve the atmosphere of stability, friendship and harmony among the claimants," President Ramos...
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: WeddingJP/arhNEWLY WED: Subagyo Pr (right) chief editor of the Mutiara weekly and a member of the board of commissioners of PT Bina Media Tenggara, the publisher of The Jakarta Post, and his wife (left) receive guests at the wedding reception for his daughter Alphina...
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
Ki Soeratman dies at 71
Ki Soeratman dies at 71 YOGYAKARTA (JP): A respected scholar and Chairman of the Supreme Council of Taman Siswa education institute, Ki Soeratman, died on Tuesday night and was buried in Taman Wijaya Brata yesterday. He was 71 years of age.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
RI sends early signals to SEA Games rivals
RI sends early signals to SEA Games rivals JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is all set to reign supreme again in the 18th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, next year."We are determined to continue to be the region's strongest sporting powerhouse.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
CitraLand gets $40m loan
CitraLand gets $40m loan PT CitraLand Liang Court, one of the Ciputra Group's subsidiaries, has gotten a syndicated loan of US$40 million from 10 foreign and domestic private banks.A memorandum of agreement for the loan was signed yesterday by representatives of CitraLand Liang Court and the 10...
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
APEC's note of caution
APEC's note of caution Trade liberalization as envisaged in the recent Bogor Declaration, with its staggered deadlines to make an allowance for the different stages of economic development of its members, is colored by many shades of opportunism.
Thu, 24 Nov 1994
Envoy's remark hurts Thai FM
Envoy's remark hurts Thai FM BANGKOK (AFP): Sparks flew yesterday between Thailand's new foreign minister and the Saudi charge d'affaires over the Saudi envoy's remark that he expects at least 100 pieces of Saudi jewels missing in Thailand to be recovered.