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Tue, 17 May 1994
Irregularities still
Irregularities still rife at Priok as new payment system starts JAKARTA (JP): Irregularities, including illegal levies, still occur at the container terminal of the Tanjung Priok port despite the introduction of voucher payments for handling services early this month.
Tue, 17 May 1994
Jail terms sought for Surabaya security guards
Jail terms sought for Surabaya security guards JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutors in the Marsinah murder case yesterday urged the Surabaya District Court to send two security guards of PT Citra Putra Surya in Surabaya to prison for 13 years for their role in the murder of the labor activist.
Tue, 17 May 1994
RI embassy in Sana'a begins evacuation
RI embassy in Sana'a begins evacuation JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian embassy in Yemen yesterday began evacuating dependents of the mission's staff as the situation in Sana'a deteriorated amid the escalating civil war.
Tue, 17 May 1994
C. Jakarta court reschedules trials
C. Jakarta court reschedules trials JAKARTA (JP): Although hit by a backlog of cases, the Central Jakarta district court nevertheless has given priority to the trials of 21 student activists and Eddy Tansil, a spokesman said yesterday.
Tue, 17 May 1994
Councilors want postponement of stall demolition
Councilors want postponement of stall demolition JAKARTA (JP): City councilors have asked the West Jakarta mayoralty administration to postpone the demolition of food stalls on Jl. Kebon Jeruk XVIII until the end of this week, pending the construction of a new location to accommodate the stalls'...
Tue, 17 May 1994
BII launches Masterphone
BII launches Masterphone JAKARTA (JP): Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) launched a Masterphone Telephone Service yesterday by turning its MasterCard into an international calling card.The assistant vice president of BII's Card Center, Rudy Hamdani, said with a BII MasterCard, the cardholder can...
Tue, 17 May 1994
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JP/3/Caption/0 A JP/bsr THE JAWS OF LIFE: Members of the City Traffic Police Directorate test a hydraulic-powered cutter, known as "the jaws of life," by cutting open an abandoned car. The cutter is standard equipment in a police vehicle rescue unit (parked behind).
Tue, 17 May 1994
Stateless Chinese take advantage of amnesty
Stateless Chinese take advantage of amnesty JAKARTA (JP): Almost 1,000 stateless Chinese in three West Jakarta's districts have applied for citizenship since the start of an amnesty aimed at settling the status of residents who are without documentation.
Mon, 16 May 1994
The right of assembly
The right of assembly The question of licenses needed for various purposes has once again come to the fore. Among the reasons is the fact that Police Brig. Gen. (ret.) Mrs. Roekmini Koesoemo was recently denied the opportunity to speak at a meeting in Surabaya because of the lack of a permit.
Mon, 16 May 1994
Fire victims asked not to rebuild home
Fire victims asked not to rebuild home JAKARTA (JP): District authorities announced Saturday that attempts to persuade West Tebet fire victims not to rebuild at the fire site were paying off."So far, the situation is under control.
Mon, 16 May 1994
Infrastructure developed on Bintan island
Infrastructure developed on Bintan island JAKARTA (JP): The infrastructure constructed on Bintan Island, which is part of the triangle of growth linking Singapore, the Malaysian state of Johor and the Indonesian province of Riau, is now ready to support the development of tourist and industrial...
Mon, 16 May 1994
Five Danish shuttlers suffering diarrhea
Five Danish shuttlers suffering diarrhea JAKARTA (JP): Diarrhea took its toll as Denmark suffered a surprising 2-3 loss to South Korea in the Thomas Cup men's team badminton championships on Friday.The stomach virus hit five team members, world beater singles stars Thomas Stuer-Lauridsen and...
Mon, 16 May 1994
Your Letters
Your Letters The destiny of Tanah Lot I tried not to believe in what I was reading in this paper Tanah Lot project wins approval from government (The Jakarta Post, May 4, 1994). I thought, through the decision, and by setting aside widespread protests held by students and the local people of Bali,...
Mon, 16 May 1994
Councilor warns hospitals about waste plant deadline
Councilor warns hospitals about waste plant deadline JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor is warning city hospitals of the punitive actions ahead if they fail to meet the October deadline set by the municipal administration to build waste water treatment plants.
Mon, 16 May 1994
Operation Cleansing will rate liquor factories
Operation Cleansing will rate liquor factories JAKARTA (JP): The ongoing military-sponsored Operation Cleansing anti-crime drive, which has been confiscating liquor from dealers and retailers, will begin raiding liquor producers.Brig. Gen.
Mon, 16 May 1994
Haj controversy incited by third party: Minister
Haj controversy incited by third party: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The controversy surrounding the haj pilgrimage, which at one time threatened to became a diplomatic row between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, was started by irresponsible people bent on disrupting the entire operation.
Mon, 16 May 1994
Focus on Jakarta
Focus on JakartaImpounded buses replaced Two state-owned public transportation companies, PPD and DAMRI, began operating 50 tourist buses over the weekend to replace those impounded because their drivers failed to close the doors while they were in motion.
Mon, 16 May 1994
Caning case sparks S'pore book, play
Caning case sparks S'pore book, play SINGAPORE (Agencies): American teenager Michael Fay's controversial caning -- expected to be the subject of books and possibly made-for-television movies in the United States -- is featured in a book and a play now in the works here, Singapore's Sunday Times...
Mon, 16 May 1994
All set for second Bapindo courtroom battle
All set for second Bapindo courtroom battleBy Imanuddin JAKARTA (JP): The stage is set for the trial of the second suspect in the Rp 1.3 trillion (US$620 million) loan scandal at the government-owned Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo).
Mon, 16 May 1994
Across the Archipelago
Across the ArchipelagoGovernor injured in car crash DILI, East Timor: Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares suffered leg injuries when the car which he was driving was hit by a van on Saturday night.Although Abilio was flown yesterday to Jakarta for further treatment, doctors at Dili general hospital...
Mon, 16 May 1994
Business news in briefs
Business news in briefsNZ business mission here JAKARTA (JP): Representatives from 25 New Zealand engineering companies are currently in Jakarta to forge closer business ties with Indonesian companies in the field.The engineering companies cover a wide range of sectors.
Mon, 16 May 1994
PM Keating set for two visits to Jakarta
PM Keating set for two visits to Jakarta CANBERRA (AFP): Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating is expected to make his third visit to Indonesia in 18 months in June, in a bid to further boost ties with Jakarta, officials said yesterday.
Mon, 16 May 1994
Where to go in Jakarta, May 16
Where to go in Jakarta, May 16Music * 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., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m.
Mon, 16 May 1994
Consumer group adopts more aggressive plan
Consumer group adopts more aggressive plan JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumer Foundation (YLKI), which celebrated its 21st anniversary this month, is planning to adopt a new, less conventional approach in pushing for greater consumer protection.
Mon, 16 May 1994
Indonesia survives scares to outpoint China 5-0 in Thomas Cup
Indonesia survives scares to outpoint China 5-0 in Thomas Cup JAKARTA (JP): In what could well prove to be a rehearsal for the final on May 21, the Indonesian favorites comfortably overcame China 5-0 in their last round-robin match in the Thomas Cup at Senayan indoor stadium on Saturday night.
Mon, 16 May 1994
Bapindo prosecution hobbled
Bapindo prosecution hobbled JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers defending businessman Eddy Tansil in the Bapindo scandal laid into prosecutors on Saturday, pointing out holes in the government's case which they say render the dossier defective.
Mon, 16 May 1994
Pudjiadi to build apartments in Bali
Pudjiadi to build apartments in Bali JAKARTA (JP): PT Pudjiadi Prestige Ltd. will construct a 180- unit apartment building in the tourist town of Kuta in Bali with an investment of Rp 50 billion (US$23.25 million).
Mon, 16 May 1994
Discontent can be destructive, Soeharto warns
Discontent can be destructive, Soeharto warns JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto warns that some members of society who are discontent with the rate of development may become nihilistic in venting their frustration.
Mon, 16 May 1994
TV today
TV 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 Wayang Appreciation 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: East Nusa Tenggara 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings: Buddhism 7:00 Evening News...
Mon, 16 May 1994
Privatization of car testing gets mixed reaction
Privatization of car testing gets mixed reaction JAKARTA (JP): City councilors and operators of public transit vehicles voiced mixed opinions about the city administration's plan to privatize vehicle testing.
Mon, 16 May 1994
Jim Bolger begins tour of Indonesia
Jim Bolger begins tour of Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger arrived in the central Java town of Yogyakarta yesterday to kick off his three-day visit to Indonesia.Bolger, and his delegation of about 25 people including his wife and top officials of his government, is...
Mon, 16 May 1994
ASEAN -- At A Glance
ASEAN -- At A GlanceEight killed in bus collision BANGKOK (Reuter): Eight passengers were killed when their tour bus and an oil tanker collided north of Bangkok yesterday, police said. The victims and 12 other injured passengers were taken to hospital at Saraburi 112 kilometers north of Bangkok,...
Mon, 16 May 1994
A sense of nationalism
A sense of nationalism Although the context may not quite be the same, we cannot help but be reminded of the words of Jose Ortega y Gasset as we recall President Soeharto's recent call for Indonesians once again to strengthen their sense of nationalism as the nation stands on the threshold of its...
Mon, 16 May 1994
Existing rulings need reviewing to narrow tax gap
Existing rulings need reviewing to narrow tax gap JAKARTA (JP): Existing regulations must be reviewed to narrow the tax gap between the central government and regional administrations, officials say."We must review all the regulations to balance tax revenues between the regional administrations and...
Mon, 16 May 1994
Seminar on commodities exchange planned
Seminar on commodities exchange planned JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Commodity Exchange Executive Agency (Bapebti) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will hold a regional workshop on commodity exchange from May 17 to May 19 in Jakarta to discuss the risk management...
Mon, 16 May 1994
AIDS info ignores women, say critics
AIDS info ignores women, say critics JAKARTA (JP): Information about the Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are strongly biased against women, AIDS campaigners say.This is particularly true when it comes to prostitutes, who are depicted as primary infectors.
Mon, 16 May 1994
Low-cost housing put on exhibition
Low-cost housing put on exhibition JAKARTA (JP): Around 25,000 visitors are expected to the first exhibition of low-cost houses at the Tiara Graha arena at Senayan, Central Jakarta, from Sept. 2 to Sept. 11.
Mon, 16 May 1994
South Korea and Malaysia
South Korea and Malaysia move to Thomas Cup semis JAKARTA (JP): Malaysia, behind the doubles pair of Tan Kim Her and Yap Kim Hock, beat Denmark 4-1 last night to douse the Danes' dream of securing a semifinal slot in the Thomas Cup badminton championships at Senayan indoor stadium.
Mon, 16 May 1994
Thailand vows 'eye for an eye' against Malaysia in SEA Games
Thailand vows 'eye for an eye' against Malaysia in SEA Games JAKARTA, (JP): Thailand has vowed to avenge the 4-1 loss it suffered to Malaysia last Tuesday, saying it is waiting to unveil a "secret weapon" against the Malaysian team.
Mon, 16 May 1994
Weekly review on Jakarta Stock Exchange
Weekly review on Jakarta Stock ExchangeBy Sigma Batara JAKARTA (JP): Most investors took on a cautious stance last week in anticipation of another interest rate hike by the United States Federal Reserve.
Mon, 16 May 1994
The Greening of the PCs: What does it mean to us?
The Greening of the PCs: What does it mean to us?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Green happens to be my favorite color. Perhaps that's also the reason I like singing Tom Jones' ever popular song, Green, green grass of home.
Sat, 14 May 1994
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JP/3/HEROIN Police arrest three men for possession of 29 kilograms of heroin JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested a Bekasi resident, a Malaysian and a Thai for possession of 29 kilograms of high-grade heroin with an estimated street-value of Rp 58 billion (US$26.97 million).
Sat, 14 May 1994
Is the number of crimes in Jakarta increasing?
Is the number of crimes in Jakarta increasing?By Johannes Sutoyo JAKARTA (JP): It may be not be true that crime is on the rise lately.While it is true that there are more and more crime reports in the media, it does not necessarily mean that there is an increase in the crime rate.
Sat, 14 May 1994
Foreign paper industry accused of dumping
Foreign paper industry accused of dumping JAKARTA (JP): Six local paper manufacturing industries have gone bankrupt due to dumping by foreign companies, Chairman of the Indonesia Forestry Community Mohammad (Bob) Hasan says.
Sat, 14 May 1994
RP sends plane to
RP sends plane to Yemen for Filipinos MANILA (Reuter): A Philippine Air Force C-130 plane left Manila for Saudi Arabia yesterday to pick up hundreds of Filipino workers stranded in war-ravaged neighboring Yemen, officials said.
Sat, 14 May 1994
JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX)
JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued their upward trend yesterday.The broad-based Composite Index, which rose 2.48 points to 465.52 on Wednesday, gained another 1.87 points yesterday to close at 467.39. The market was closed on Thursday.
Sat, 14 May 1994
Persib 'to study' soccer in Italy
Persib 'to study' soccer in Italy JAKARTA (JP): Persib Bandung, the winners of the intercity amateur soccer championship, will follow in the footsteps of the semi-professional team Liga Selection to receive soccer lessons from the Italian giants.
Sat, 14 May 1994
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JP/3/Focus < set 12pts U75 1 col 2 linesTourism services need improvement A city councilor from Commission A on tourism is urging the City Tourism Office to make Jakarta more appealing as a vacation spot for travelers the world over.
Sat, 14 May 1994
Seminar to discuss tropical forests in 21st century
Seminar to discuss tropical forests in 21st century JAKARTA (JP): A one-day seminar on "the face of Indonesia's tropical forests in the 21st century" will be held on June 2 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of PT International Timber Corporation Indonesia (ITCI).
Sat, 14 May 1994
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REI - 48 pts Metro Medium l/c 3 cols 3 lines Real estate market may grow by 9.4% this year: CiputraINI PENGGANTI HEADING SEBELUMNYA. THANKS