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Tue, 19 Apr 1994
Iraq lobbies for Indonesian support of end to sanctions
Iraq lobbies for Indonesian support of end to sanctions JAKARTA (JP): A special envoy of President Saddam Hussein met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas to ask for Indonesian support for the cessation of U.N. imposed sanctions on Iraq.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994
Taiwan will not change investment policy in Indonesia
Taiwan will not change investment policy in Indonesia TAIPEI (AFP): Officials here said the government's "southward" policy to increase investment in Indonesia will not change despite a labor protest in that country that degenerated into an anti-Chinese riot.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994
Indonesia gets awards for its tourist related efforts
Indonesia gets awards for its tourist related effortsBy I. Christianto SEOUL (JP): The Indonesian government yesterday received a Grand Award from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) for its efforts to preserve the Borobudur and Prambanan temples in Central Java.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994
Editorial
Editorial Bad banks, debtors audited The special examination by Bank Indonesia of banks facing large amounts of non-performing loans and of companies having extensive amounts of bad debts should be welcomed as part of the package of measures being launched by the central bank to cope with problem...
Tue, 19 Apr 1994
Palm oil prices likely to slip this year amid higher stocks
Palm oil prices likely to slip this year amid higher stocks KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Local palm oil prices could plunge to 450 ringgit (US$180) a ton by December amid rising stocks if Malaysia, the world's top producer, did not step up exports of the commodity, officials have warned.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994
Palm oil production increases by 4.4%
Palm oil production increases by 4.4% JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah said yesterday that Indonesian crude palm oil (CPO) production increased by 4.4 percent in one year to 3.42 million tons in 1993.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994
Judges should be opened to criticism
Judges should be opened to criticism JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto told the country's judges yesterday that they should be open to criticism as a means to improve the fairness of their decisions. "Criticism, whether directly uttered or reflected in the sad stares of discouraged people, should be...
Tue, 19 Apr 1994
1. Nuclear --- 48 Futura Medium, 1 line, 9 cols, l/c
1. Nuclear --- 48 Futura Medium, 1 line, 9 cols, l/cIndonesia determined to go nuclear despite fierce criticism 2. Monkey --- 36 Goudy Bold, 2 lines, 4 cols, l/cRegulating monkey business means better care of primates 3.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994
Putting it briefly
Putting it brieflyRuwiyati wins Malang marathon JAKARTA (JP): Rising long distance star Ruwiyati shared the limelight with Ching Chou Tsai of Chinese Taipei as they won the women's and men's divisions respectively in the Malang marathon on Sunday.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Communications standards and more modem madness
Communications standards and more modem madnessBy James O. Scharf [10pt ML] JAKARTA (JP): Last week, we looked at communications "standards" and I gave you a list of some of them. By no means was the list complete.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
JAKARTA (JP): Police are investigating a car collision which
JAKARTA (JP): Police are investigating a car collision which ended in the theft of an expensive watch, Rp 800,000 in cash and other valuables late last week. City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. A. Latief Rabar said on Saturday that five unidentified men in a Kijang van rammed a sedan, driven by Hartono...
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Photo
Photo Waspada MEDAN RIOTS: Riot police block the streets to the industrial area of Medan, North Sumatra. The troops were still on alert on Saturday, after two days of worker demonstrations which forced shops and banks to close. The city was calm yesterday as shops remained closed.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Medan still tense following bloody worker riots
Medan still tense following bloody worker riots MEDAN (JP): The situation in the capital city of North Sumatra remained tense yesterday as the streets remained quiet as many businesses and shops kept their doors shut.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Painting stolen
Painting stolen from exhibition A painting has been stolen from an exhibit at the Stage restaurant at the Ratu Plaza shopping center in South Jakarta.Michael, the manager of the Stage, told YThe Jakarta Post late last week that the stolen painting, entitled Grandma Moses Goes to the Tambora, was...
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
TV Today: Monday, April 18
TV Today: Monday, April 18TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Puppet Show: Peter Pan and the Pirates 3:05 Music Program 3:30 Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 Student Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Cultural program: Wayang 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: South Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious teachings:...
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Humpuss grows into giant holding company
Humpuss grows into giant holding company JAKARTA (JP):The Humpuss Group, which started business 10 years ago, has grown into a giant holding company of widely- diversified businesses with total assets of more than Rp 1.05 trillion (US$491.11 billion).
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Toll firm snagged Rp 13.9 billion during Idul Fitri holidays
Toll firm snagged Rp 13.9 billion during Idul Fitri holidays JAKARTA (JP): The recent Idul Fitri was particularly joyous for PT Jasa Marga, the state-owned toll company, which recorded Rp 13.9 billion (US$6.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Across the Archipelago
Across the ArchipelagoGunadarma graduates 1,045 JAKARTA: The Gunadarma Foundation graduated 646 students on Saturday, including 616 from its computer and management sciences school (STMIK) and 30 from its school of economy (STIE).
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Soeharto says army is guarantee for the future
Soeharto says army is guarantee for the future JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs a strong military to ensure that it can continue with its development, President Soeharto says."In a world that is now filled with uncertainties, a strong ABRI (Armed Forces) acts as a guarantee for our future," the ABRI...
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Lotus opens office here
Lotus opens office here JAKARTA (JP): Lotus Development Corporation of Singapore has established a representative office here to increase sales despite stiffer competition in the country's computer software market.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Where to go in Jakarta, April 18
Where to go in Jakarta, April 18Jangan hapus: Dai-ichi Hotel, JAMZ Musico The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Chief Justice demands assurances of court's independence
Chief Justice demands assurances of court's independence JAKARTA (JP): Chief Justice Purwoto Gandasubrata has asked President Soeharto to help raise the standards of Indonesia's courts of law.Purwoto told reporters that, in a conference with the President on Saturday, he discussed the need to...
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Persib takes President's Cup
Persib takes President's Cup by crushing PSM 2-0 in final JAKARTA (JP): The fans favorite Persib Bandung took the coveted President's Cup, symbol of national supremacy in amateur soccer, with an emphatic 2-0 win over title holder PSM Ujungpandang in their grand final at Senayan stadium last night.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
1. Bambang --- 48 Metro Medium, 3 lines, 3 cols., l/c
1. Bambang --- 48 Metro Medium, 3 lines, 3 cols., l/cSergeant's killers to spend 13 years behind bars 2. Crime --- 28 Helvetica Bold Condensed, 2 lines, 2 cols, l/cCar collision ends in Rp 800,000 theft 3.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Women's health, reproductive rights still neglected
Women's health, reproductive rights still neglectedJAKARTA (JP): Indonesia remains remiss when it comes to addressing shortcomings in women's health and reproductive rights, prominent physician Kartono Mohamad says.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Low salaries no excuse for poor discipline, Try says
Low salaries no excuse for poor discipline, Try says JAKARTA (JP): The Vice President has attacked the behavior of the civil service, saying a low pay scale is a poor excuse for neglecting duties and making ethical compromises.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Students' demonstration lawful, PDI member says
Students' demonstration lawful, PDI member says JAKARTA (JP): A senior politician from the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) is backing the 21 students on trial for defaming President Soeharto, saying that their were within their constitutional rights.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Too much junk is bad for your gums
Too much junk is bad for your gums JAKARTA (JP): Too much fast food is bad for your gums, Minister of Health Sujudi says.Sujudi bases his assertion on the fact that fast food tends to be rich and soft, while the gums need hard and chewy food.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Crime and security
Crime and security The Coordinating Agency for Stability and Security deployed 16,700 personnel to enforce a security drive called "Operation Cleansing 1994" in which criminals will be shot on the spot or arrested.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
13-year prison term for sergeant's killers
13-year prison term for sergeant's killers JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta district court Saturday sentenced Arnold Mamusung and Boy Herowantana to 13 years imprisonment each for killing Police Sgt. Bambang Sumarno in August last year.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Police decline Kopassus help in Jakarta 'cleansing'
Police decline Kopassus help in Jakarta 'cleansing' JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Chief Maj. Gen. Hendroprijono has politely turned down an offer from Kopassus, the Army's most fearsome unit, to help fight crime in the city.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
JP/3/BENGSENG
JP/3/BENGSENG Police investigate murder of businessman JAKARTA (JP): Police said Saturday a man who ran a number of entertainment businesses was killed by four masked assailants in the yard of his second wife's mansion in Pluit, North Jakarta, late last week.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Exposition features 36 imported cars
Exposition features 36 imported cars JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo) launched the seventh annual automobile exposition at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center here on Saturday.The exposition is showing 50 of the latest models of 12 different makes of cars.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Concern for
Concern for Indonesian As an Indonesian citizen concerned over Bahasa Indonesia, I am deeply impressed by the Australian high school students who speak Bahasa Indonesia fluently and flawlessly (The Jakarta Post, April 15, 1994).
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
JP/arh
JP/arh CUP OF JOY: Surrounded by teammates and supporters, a jubilant Robby Darwis, captain of Persib Bandung, lifts the President's Cup. Persib won 2-0 against PSM Ujungpandang in the final of the intercity amateur soccer championships at Senayan stadium.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Fight white collar crimes: Soeharto
Fight white collar crimes: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has ordered government prosecutors to go after white collar criminals because they are creating huge losses for taxpayers and the government.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Bus drivers oppose plan to add 1,000 wide-bodied buses
Bus drivers oppose plan to add 1,000 wide-bodied buses JAKARTA (JP): Bus drivers oppose plans to add 1,000 wide- bodied buses to Jakarta's existing fleet, fearing it will reduce their daily incomes.The plan was offered late last week by J.P.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Award planned for brave Metromini driver
Award planned for brave Metromini driver JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto will present an award today to the driver of a Metro Mini minibus who foiled a robbery on the bus by swerving into the compound of a police station late last week.
Mon, 18 Apr 1994
Japan steps up efforts to open its market to imports
Japan steps up efforts to open its market to imports By Vincent Lingga JAKARTA (JP): No matter who replaces Morihiro Hosokawa as prime minister, the Japanese government will step up its economic reform measures to open its market wider to imports, says Koichiro Matsuura, a former deputy minister of...
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
U.S. company pushing to expand Indonesian timeshare market
U.S. company pushing to expand Indonesian timeshare market JAKARTA (JP): A United States-based vacation company is encouraging Indonesian businessmen to form a timeshare sellers organization.Resort Condominiums International (RCI), a leading international vacation exchange company invited...
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
JP/3/RADIOTAX/0
JP/3/RADIOTAX/0Cheap radios may be exempted from paying taxesJAKARTA (JP): The city administration is considering giving more time to radio owners to apply for an extension on their unpaid radio taxes and an exemption keeping cheap radios from being taxed, Fauzie Alvi Yasin, the head of the City...
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
ASEAN At A Glance
ASEAN At A GlanceSingapore eases ban on Review SINGAPORE (Reuter): The Singapore Government said yesterday it will allow Review Publishing Co., publishers of the Far Eastern Economic Review (FEER), to circulate up to 2,000 copies per issue of the formerly restricted magazine.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Student leaders meet to discuss role in society
Student leaders meet to discuss role in societyBy Yoko N. Sari YOGYAKARTA (JP): Approximately 150 students from 75 universities across Indonesia are gathering here this week to discuss the role they must now play in society.One of the debates will, no doubt, be centered around campus politics.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Jakarta to operate 1,000 new, wide-bodied buses
Jakarta to operate 1,000 new, wide-bodied busesJAKARTA (JP): One-thousand wide-bodied buses may soon reinforce Jakarta's currently existing fleet to meet the public's growing demand for transportation.The measure will involve operating 500 new buses and re- operating 500 refurbished, old ones, a...
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Pilgrims told to stay away from politics
Pilgrims told to stay away from politics JAKARTA (JP): The government sent off its first load of haj pilgrims of the year with the usual reminder to protect good relations with the home of Mecca by avoiding participation in the fundamentalist political demonstrations that occur there.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Competition grows fiercer in courier service industry
Competition grows fiercer in courier service industry JAKARTA (JP): Courier service competition is tougher than ever in Asia and the Pacific as the robust economic growth over the last few years has encouraged major firms to expand.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
JAKARTA (JP): Red hot favorite Persib Bandung set up another
JAKARTA (JP): Red hot favorite Persib Bandung set up another encounter against PSM Ujungpandang when they cruised their way to the intercity amateur soccer championship grand final last night.Bandung claimed its final slot after surviving a thrilling penalty shoot-out, held under heavy rain,...
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Church Services please note space:
Church Services please note space:o Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m.o First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Medan sends in the troops to quell workers' riot
Medan sends in the troops to quell workers' riot MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The local military authorities in the city deployed troops yesterday to quell a massive workers' demonstration that nearly turned into a full scale riot.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Oral health campaign beset by teething problems
Oral health campaign beset by teething problemsText and photo by Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): Yos Andesbon, a self-taught dentist, practices on the sidewalk of Jl. Gatot Subroto, a main thoroughfare in South Jakarta.