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Fri, 02 Dec 1994
IDI plans public complaints bureau
IDI plans public complaints bureau JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) plans to set up a bureau in charge of handling public complaints about the behavior of certain physicians.IDI chairman Azrul Azwar said yesterday that people fed up with doctors' professional service could...
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Aussie, British insurers enter RI
Aussie, British insurers enter RI JAKARTA (JP): Australian and British insurance companies have entered the Indonesian market by teaming up domestic partners to set up joint ventures.The QBE Insurance Group of Australia has teamed up with PT Pool Asuransi Indonesia to establish a joint venture here...
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Railway system projects underway
Railway system projects underway JAKARTA (JP): The Director General of Land Transportation, Soejono, announced yesterday that only 35 percent of Greater Jakarta's railway system projects have been completed."We hope in the year 2004 all of the projects will be completed.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Boar hunting season opens
Boar hunting season opens BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Governor Adjis Achmad officially sounded the call to the hunt on Wednesday for dozens of marksmen from Jakarta, saying that the wild boars they are after are the cause of human poverty.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Seeking Gus Dur's explanation
Seeking Gus Dur's explanationFrom PelitaI am not surprised by Bung Rahman Wahid's suggestion that the time has come for Indonesia to consider diplomatic relations with Israel.But his statement published in the Jerusalem Post on Nov. 4, 1994 needs explaining.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
RI investors encouraged to do mining in Australia
RI investors encouraged to do mining in Australia JAKARTA (JP): Australia is inviting Indonesian investors to do business in Australia's mining sector, while offering its technology to Indonesia's mining industry to help meet the rapidly increasing mining demands in the Asia-Pacific region.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Witnesses give testimony defending accused Yorrys
Witnesses give testimony defending accused Yorrys JAKARTA (JP): The defense lawyer for Yorrys Raweyai, a prominent figure of Pemuda Pancasila being tried for organizing a gambling den, presented two witnesses yesterday at the West Jakarta District Court.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Water and Air Police Squad marks 44th anniversary
Water and Air Police Squad marks 44th anniversary JAKARTA (JP): The National Water and Air Police Squad celebrated its 44th anniversary with a series of attractions, including a show-of-force parade and 'senam joget' (dancing exercise, above photo) at its base in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta,...
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Apartment sales boom
Apartment sales boom The Nov. 17 regulation issued by the public housing minister on the sales of apartments should be welcomed as an effort to protect the interests of consumers. We are not sure, though, whether the ruling, which we think should have been issued last year, will be effective enough...
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Three nabbed while drug trafficking
Three nabbed while drug trafficking PEKALONGAN, Central Java: Three persons the police have long suspected of drug trafficking were finally caught in the act on Wednesday.Pekalongan Police Chief Sofyan Nasution said that his men seized 110 grams of heroin powder from the three people caught...
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
China in property fever
China in property fever BEIJING (Reuter): China's booming property market has offered a deal that city fathers in Hangzhou could not refuse -- the sale of City Hall itself.Following fierce bidding, land-use rights to the prime lakeside site were sold to Chinese and Indonesian developers for...
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
ABRI's stance
ABRI's stance A gratifying statement was made by the Chief Commander of the Armed Forces, Gen. Feisal Tanjung. Under the political system of Pancasila Democracy, the commander said, the Armed Forces (ABRI) should take the stance that all political players are friends.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) closed lower in hectic trading yesterday after aggressive European institutional profit-taking amid active buying of blue-chip shares of Indosat, BDNI, Barito Pacific Timber and Astra Int'l.Indosat recorded the largest trading volume of 2.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Indonesia hires foreign coach
Indonesia hires foreign coach JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, out to retain its reputation as the number one gymnastics nation in South East Asia, has hired two other foreign coaches to be in charge of its gymnasts, now training hard for the 14th SEA Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m TV Series: Kubuto 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:00 School Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Science Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Harmony Kehidupan 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 You Should Know 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Nusantara...
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Dunhill League competition
Dunhill League competitionFrom MerdekaIt is interesting to follow reports on the preparations of the football teams which are eager to participate in Dunhill League Tournament. But why is it called "Dunhill League" instead of "Indonesian League?"OK, that's none of my business.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
World rubber growers, users hold talks in KL
World rubber growers, users hold talks in KL KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): World rubber producers and consumers opened talks yesterday amid optimism that differences could be narrowed here before the conclusion of a new price pact at UN- brokered talks in Geneva in February.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Three injured in Merpati plane slide
Three injured in Merpati plane slide SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Three people were badly injured when a Fokker-28 of Merpati Nusantara Airlines with 78 people aboard slid into a ditch after landing Wednesday night.The Jakarta-outbound plane was broken into three.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Narcotics laws need review: Psychiatrist
Narcotics laws need review: Psychiatrist JAKARTA (JP): Dadang Hawari, a noted psychiatrist from the University of Indonesia, says that the existing narcotic laws badly need revising in order to reduce drug abuse in Indonesia.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Manado to host Press Day activities
Manado to host Press Day activities MANADO, North Sulawesi: Governor C.J. Rantung has appointed the organizing committee for 1995 National Press Day celebrations in the city next February, Antara reported.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Airport toll road sinking faster
Airport toll road sinking faster JAKARTA (JP): The Sediatmo toll road, which heads out to the Soekarno-Hatta airport, has sunk 80 centimeters, more than the 25 cm anticipated, an official of the city administration says.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
RI economic prediction a serious matter
RI economic prediction a serious matterBy Makmur Keliat NEW DELHI (JP): Beyond any doubt, prediction is of great importance to human beings, especially when it encourages people to keep with their ambitions.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Leaks in tests for subdistrict chiefs
Leaks in tests for subdistrict chiefs TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang administration is investigating alleged leaks in the screening tests for candidates for the 50 subdistrict chief seats."We are conducting a thorough investigation, and we will impose stern penalties on anyone found guilty,"...
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
NU wins praises for its brave decision
NU wins praises for its brave decisionBy Santi WE Soekanto and Petty Prihartini TASIKMALAYA, West Java (JP): Nahdlatul Ulama, the largest Moslem organization, began its 29th congress with declarations by its leaders which virtually put a plug on recent efforts to drag it back into politics.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Intense promotion
Intense promotion November is a special month for the promotion of tobacco in Indonesia even though Heroes' Day is commemorated on the tenth and the National Health Day is observed on Nov. 11. Sports people across the nation promoting the tobacco industry. Here are the facts:1.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Merapi eruption
Merapi eruptionFrom KompasThe Merapi eruption revealed that thousands of people live on dangerous slopes of the volcano, and many of them have become victims of the calamity. The eruption has destroyed assets, cattle and productive lands.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Satya Wacana rocked by more feuding
Satya Wacana rocked by more feuding SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): The Satya Wacana Christian University was rocked by more feuding after the foundation which owns the college appointed its new executive board on Wednesday.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Universities sign pact to stop student brawls
Universities sign pact to stop student brawls JAKARTA (JP): Police and military officers witnessed the managements of two privately-owned universities sign a pact yesterday to put an end to brawls like that involving their students on Wednesday.
Fri, 02 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.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Housing loan disbursement unjust
Housing loan disbursement unjust JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Agrarian Affairs Soni Harsono said yesterday the fact that 70 percent of housing loans totaling Rp 28.2 trillion (US$12.8 billion) have gone for the purchase of upper class housing reflects injustice in the disbursement of credit.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Tangerang warns extortionists
Tangerang warns extortionists TANGERANG (JP): The regent of Tangerang, H. Syaifulah Abdurrahman, told traders of the Ciputat market, South Jakarta, whose kiosks were destroyed by fire on Oct. 20, to report to the authorities any officials asking them for money for occupying the space of a temporary...
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Tale of two discos
Tale of two discos CIREBON, West Java: The Cirebon Regency Office gave its blessing to the opening of the Papillon Discotheque and Billiard in Indramayu, 65 kilometers southwest of the city, just a week after a similar club was ransacked by a mob.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Haj registration in S. Jakarta
Haj registration in S. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The number of Jakartans registering at South Jakarta's haj affairs office for next year's pilgrimage to Mecca has so far reached 1,900.Zachrudin Zen, head of the haj affairs office, said on Wednesday that the registrants are expected to join pilgrimage...
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Environmental conscience
Environmental conscience I am writing this letter to you because I am deeply troubled. As an American citizen who has lived and worked in Indonesia, I too, am concerned about preserving the beauty and overall majesty of your country of more than 13,640 islands.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
S'pore regional strategy
S'pore regional strategy BANGKOK (Reuter): Thailand is a priority in Singapore's bid to go regional by expanding business abroad and investing overseas, Singapore Trade and Industry Minister Yeo Cheow Tong says.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
President's daughter chosen as RI Red Cross chief
President's daughter chosen as RI Red Cross chief JAKARTA (JP): Businesswoman Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana, the eldest daughter of President Soeharto, was elected chief of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) yesterday, replacing Ibnu Sutowo.
Thu, 01 Dec 1994
$2b port projects proposed
$2b port projects proposed JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned port management firm PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II plans to propose a number of projects worth Rp 4.4 trillion (US$2.01 billion) and involving private companies to the Ministry of Transportation.
Thu, 01 Dec 1994
Sarwono ready to work with responsible NGOs
Sarwono ready to work with responsible NGOsBy Prapti Widinugraheni BANDA, Maluku: State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja challenges non-governmental organizations to speak out on what they believe is true, but with accurate data.
Thu, 01 Dec 1994
Keep Monas area green
Keep Monas area greenFrom MerdekaThe Monas Park with the National Monument in the center means a lot to the capital city and the community. This park has attracted both domestic and foreign tourists.It is absolutely necessary for the government to manage and preserve the area professionally, so as...
Thu, 01 Dec 1994
Fire razes in 5-story building
Fire razes in 5-story building PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Fire razed in a five-story building in Palembang Tuesday though no casualties have been reported.The fire was put out four hours after it broke out at 7:30 p.m. The building on Jl.
Thu, 01 Dec 1994
PPD to renovate 1,200 aged buses
PPD to renovate 1,200 aged buses JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned bus company PPD will refurbish 1,200 buses next year in cooperation with selected private companies to help improve services to the public.
Thu, 01 Dec 1994
RI territory 4.9 million sq. km.
RI territory 4.9 million sq. km. JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has complete sovereignty over a total area of 4.9 million square kilometers and "economic rights" over an additional three million square kilometers, Indonesia's top marine law expert says.
Thu, 01 Dec 1994
Garlic smugglers captured
Garlic smugglers captured SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Marine patrol in Tarakan captured a boat carrying nine tons of garlic thought to be smuggled from Malaysia to Indonesia last week, a military official said yesterday.Commanding officer First Lt.
Thu, 01 Dec 1994
City-owned firm builds modest apartments
City-owned firm builds modest apartments JAKARTA (JP): Another middle class apartment building for young married couples has been put on the market by PT Saranawisesa Properindo, a joint venture between Wijayawisesa Group and city-owned property company PD Sarana Jaya.
Thu, 01 Dec 1994
Teaching languages
Teaching languagesFrom KompasThe government has sent a lot of civil servants to foreign countries to study. Many other candidates failed in the English test. Even those with university degrees often lose the chance of going abroad because of their poor English.
Thu, 01 Dec 1994
Teachers in remote village stretch the meaning of dedication
Teachers in remote village stretch the meaning of dedicationBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): From school books and electricity to motor boats and female teachers, desperate teachers living in isolated places can come up with the most unusual, but logical, requests -- especially when they have...
Thu, 01 Dec 1994
Industry told to spearhead green campaign
Industry told to spearhead green campaign JAKARTA (JP): Given the still low environmental consciousness among consumers in Indonesia, the industrial community in the country should spearhead the environmental campaign, an expert said yesterday.
Thu, 01 Dec 1994
Residents complain over house damages
Residents complain over house damages JAKARTA (JP): Six residents of the Mangga Dua Selatan subdistrict, Central Jakarta, filed a complaint with the City Council yesterday over damages to their houses caused by a construction project.
Thu, 01 Dec 1994
Violist Luluk Purwanto back in town for Jak Jazz '94
Violist Luluk Purwanto back in town for Jak Jazz '94By Paul W. Blair JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta is much more than just another tour stop for violinist Luluk Purwanto. Although she is now the best-known Indonesian jazz musician abroad, her greatest pleasure is to come home to play for, and with, friends.
Thu, 01 Dec 1994
Canal France International
Canal France International Mr. Webber from Jayapura, thank you for your letter to the Editor published in The Jakarta Post on November 21, 1994, about the "newly found satellite treasure," Canal France International (CFI).