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Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Notorious panderer meets 'competitor' at courthouse
Notorious panderer meets 'competitor' at courthouse JAKARTA (JP): Hartono Setyawan, a notorious high-class panderer, met an alleged "competitor", Yuni Saputra, who came to testify at the trial of a man alleged to have sold his wife to Hartono and Yuni.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Administration to maintain current policy next year
Administration to maintain current policy next year JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirja has confirmed that next year the municipal administration will continue its efforts to enforce regulations in the city's development process.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
$1b needed to build subway from Blok M to Kota area
$1b needed to build subway from Blok M to Kota area JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said yesterday that building a subway, linking Blok M in South Jakarta and Kota (downtown) in West Jakarta, will need an investment of about US$1 billion.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Jakarta host to prominent international musicians ...
Jakarta host to prominent international musicians ...By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): As far as music goes, it seems Jakarta will one day become as cosmopolitan as any other bustling metropolis anywhere in the world.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Govt decedies to revamp student regiments
Govt decedies to revamp student regiments JAKARTA (JP): Despite growing unpopularity and public debate over university student regiments (Menwa), the government has decided to maintain their existence by redefining their role and function through a joint ministerial decree.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Govt announces changes in capital market tax system
Govt announces changes in capital market tax system JAKARTA (JP): The tax collection on stock trading activities will be replaced with a single rate of 0.1 percent of the gross transaction value beginning next year.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Legislator sought witch doctor's help
Legislator sought witch doctor's help KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A court was told how a Malaysian politician sought out the witch doctors accused of murdering him to oust rivals blocking his ministerial ambitions, reports said yesterday.Mazlan Idris, a 49-year old U.S.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Wide World of Kids 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 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...
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Unsolved cases question of bad luck: Police
Unsolved cases question of bad luck: Police JAKARTA (JP): Denying harsh criticism from the public, a high ranking police official claimed yesterday that luck was the chief factor behind a number of unsolved criminal cases.
Thu, 29 Dec 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.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Training center for disabled
Training center for disabled JAKARTA (JP): The office of the Social Affairs Minister plans to build a national vocational training center for the disabled in Cibinong, Bogor, an official said.Director General of Social Rehabilitation Sudilo Supeno said the construction of the project, to be built...
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Ambon rocked by earthquake
Ambon rocked by earthquake AMBON, Maluku: An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale shook Ambon yesterday, but there were no reports of casualties or structural damage, the Antara news agency reported.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Eleven city-owned firm to be privatized
Eleven city-owned firm to be privatized JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will gradually privatize 11 city-owned companies in their effort to increase productivity and regional revenues.Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs Tb. M.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Arts and politics do mix after all -- at a price
Arts and politics do mix after all -- at a priceBy Franki Raden JAKARTA (JP): In this era of the "New Order", the world of arts has mostly distanced itself from the commotion of politics. It has remained on the sidelines, whereas in the "Old Order", the arts were central to the public's daily life.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices rose slightly on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday in moderate trading after losing ground for two consecutive days due to the Christmas holiday mood.The broad-based JSX Composite Index closed 3.49 points higher at 469.64 yesterday from 466.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Government sets new phone charges
Government sets new phone charges JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday reductions of up to 56 percent on long distance calls and the installation of new telephone lines, and a 10 percent rise in the rate for city calls as of Jan. 1.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Police brace for inevitable rise in white-collar crime
Police brace for inevitable rise in white-collar crime JAKARTA (JP): What will the biggest challenge to the National Police be next year?Financial crimes, at least that was the response from National Police Chief Gen.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
The choice ahead
The choice ahead As 1994 is coming to an end, the question being most widely asked is which is the proper option: to be a prosperous nation that is lacking in freedom, or to be free but lacking in welfare? An equally as pressing a query is whether it is possible for a developing country as...
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Medanese urged to sacrifice
Medanese urged to sacrifice MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan Mayor Bahtiar Djafar urged residents in the sprawling city to be prepared to sacrifice for the sake of the city's development.The municipality cannot turn Medan into a metropolitan city if residents are making unreasonable compensation demands...
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Soldiers told to maintain discipline
Soldiers told to maintain discipline JAKARTA (JP): Without a high degree of discipline, integrity and loyalty, soldiers will end up becoming trigger-happy and harm the nation, the newly installed Jakarta military commander Maj. Gen. Wiranto said yesterday.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
NU rival board non-existent: Abdurrahman
NU rival board non-existent: Abdurrahman JAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid, chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), cold-shouldered attempts to unseat him, saying that as far as he's concerned there's no such thing as "rival board".
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
New subscription rate
New subscription rate Due to increases in the price of newsprint and in production costs, The Jakarta Post has increased its monthly subscription rate to Rp 18,000 as of January 2, 1995.The new unregistered mailing rate has gone up from Rp 48,000 to Rp 54,000 for a three-month subscription.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Manila's debt to hit $37b
Manila's debt to hit $37b MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' foreign debt is projected to increase by 10.5 percent on a year earlier to US$37.9 billion by the end of 1994, but the debt service ratio and its proportion to gross national product (GNP) were down, the Central Bank said yesterday.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Sabah chief vows to bring changes
Sabah chief vows to bring changes KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Sabah's newly appointed chief minister, Mohamed Salleh Said, yesterday pledged to rid Malaysia's north Borneo state of its money-and-timber politics image, and to get the economy moving.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Labeling of wood required
Labeling of wood required JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has issued Gubernatorial Decree No. 1624/1994 requiring lumber sellers label the wood they sell.Soenaryo, head of the city's forestry office, yesterday said that the decree requires the labels identify the type of wood.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Students' morals
Students' moralsFrom KompasI have learned what high school students from schools in Salemba Raya, Kramat Raya and Matraman in Jakarta are subjected to on their way home from school.After the school day is over irresponsible people offer narcotic-flavored cigarettes to the students.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Austere budget signaled
Austere budget signaled JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, signaling an austere 1995-96 state budget, instructed all ministers and senior officials yesterday to increase efficiency, generate more revenues and intensify supervision next year.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Number of workers' strikes soared in 1994
Number of workers' strikes soared in 1994 JAKARTA (JP): All was not well on the labor front in Indonesia, at least not in 1994.The All Indonesian Workers Association said yesterday that the year saw a total of 1,130 workers' strike, an increase of 350 percent over 1993, which recorded only 312...
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Japan makes noodles in RI
Japan makes noodles in RI TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Myojo Foods Co. Ltd. plans to start producing instant noodles at its joint venture with Indonesia's Salim group in March, aiming for 20 percent of the local market, a spokesman said yesterday.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
AIDS poster winner
AIDS poster winner JAKARTA (JP): M. Yayat Afianto, a student of SMAN 34 senior high school, has been chosen as one of the winners of the international AIDS poster competition held in Japan.The competition entitled "Third Kanagawa AIDS Poster Contest" was held in conjunction with the commemoration...
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
China's Li Peng winds up visit to Myanmar
China's Li Peng winds up visit to Myanmar YANGON (AFP): Chinese Premier Li Peng ended his first visit here yesterday with praise for Myanmar's efforts at "national reconciliation" and a rejection of claims that Beijing wants to expand its influence in the region.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
France, RI sign aid deal
France, RI sign aid deal PARIS (AFP): France and Indonesia have signed a financial protocol calling for France to grant 761.5 million francs (US$140 million) worth of financing for various projects, the French Economics Ministry said.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Verdicts show court integrity: Expert
Verdicts show court integrity: Expert SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): The integrity of the courts of law is determined to a large extend by the verdicts they produce, noted law expert Satjipto Rahardjo said.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
Holiday
Holiday In observance of Prophet Muhammad's birthday, The Jakarta Post will not appear on Friday. The Post will appear again on Saturday. -- Publisher
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
LBH avails itself to Kedung Ombo villagers
LBH avails itself to Kedung Ombo villagers JAKARTA (JP): The Legal Aid Institute office in Semarang is offering its services to 34 Kedung Ombo villagers in Central Java who were recently defeated in a battle in the supreme court over land disputes with the government.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
One missing in sea accident
One missing in sea accident JAMBI: A sailor went missing when a motor boat capsized in heavy seas in Berhala Strait.Jambi harbor master, Zulretmika, said the accident occurred on Friday about 15 miles from Nipah Panjang beach in Tanjung Jabung district, Antara reported.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
New Year's Eve supervision
New Year's Eve supervision JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta mayoralty will deploy 120 officers to supervise entertainment activities at 48 amusement centers, mostly in Blok M, Mayestik and Kebayoran Lama, on New Year's Eve.
Thu, 29 Dec 1994
More public transport needed
More public transport neededFrom NeracaA new road stretches from Jl. Sultan Agung (Manggarai) to Jl. HR Rasuna Said, passing through the road below the Dukuh Atas bridge, and leads to Karet cemetery in Pejompongan.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Telkom plans to make capital market debut
Telkom plans to make capital market debut JAKARTA (JP): PT Telkomunikasi Indonesia, the provider of domestic telephone services, is likely to make its capital market debut early next year, which would make it the second state-owned company to be listed on an overseas stock exchange after PT Indosat.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
900 families seek compensation
900 families seek compensation SEMARANG: Nine hundred families living near Banger River are demanding that the city administration improve on its offer of compensation for land which is being acquired to make way for the dredging of the river.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Boon year for telecommunications
Boon year for telecommunicationsBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): The country's telecommunications industry has shown significant growth in 1994 with the development of various facilities, including networks and satellites.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Cinematic genius of Asia finds Jakarta
Cinematic genius of Asia finds JakartaEast Meets EastStarting today (Dec.28) through Saturday (Dec.31), The Jakarta Post will present a number of articles reviewing the films, performing arts, art exhibitions, music and fashion trends and other cultural affairs from the year l994.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
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 Music 8:05 Spektrum 9:00 World...
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Dualism marks the 1994 classical music scene
Dualism marks the 1994 classical music sceneGus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): There's day and there's night, two sides to a coin, positive and negative, up and down. And that's what marks the classical music scene in Indonesia, or, to be more precise, Jakarta -- the center of everything that counts in...
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Police told to stop tribal war in Irian
Police told to stop tribal war in Irian JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman has appealed to his officers stationed in Irian Jaya to propel the local tribes away from attacking one another.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices slid further on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday in desperately light trading, with Christmas holidays still dampening the trading mood.The broad-based JSX Composite Index fell again to close 0.12 points lower at 466.15 yesterday from 466.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Beyond the multiplex: The films of 1994
Beyond the multiplex: The films of 1994 JAKARTA (JP): Audiences for Hollywood films did not peak last year with Spielberg's Jurassic Park. They began to decline long before, towards the end of the big studio era in the 1940s. Then television took off in the 1950s and VCRs in the 1980s.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Traffic to Ancol to flow one-way on New Year's
Traffic to Ancol to flow one-way on New Year's JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Edi Darnadi announced that he will implement one-way traffic systems along Jl. Gunung Sahari and Jl. RE Martadinata in a bid to facilitate traffic heading to the Ancol dreamland park.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Movies take viewers on varied journeys throughout 1994
Movies take viewers on varied journeys throughout 1994What was it like at the movies in 1994? A free-ranging discussion of the better mainstream films shown this year at theaters around town follows. JAKARTA (JP): What a year! The movies whisked us off to a 17th century France where the Frenchmen...
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Postal company takes on a new 'social mission'
Postal company takes on a new 'social mission' JAKARTA (JP): PT Indosat, which provides international telecommunication services, has handed over the management of its financial assistance for cooperatives and small-scale companies to Perum Pos and Giro, the state-owned postal company.