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Fri, 10 Jun 1994
Postgraduate class gets new executive
Postgraduate class gets new executive Prof. Retno Sutaryono, a law and environmental expert, was appointed as head of Postgraduate Program for Environmental Science at the University of Indonesia.Retno replaced Prof.
Fri, 10 Jun 1994
Electricity projects
Electricity projects Regarding the article "Influence brokers inflate prices of electricity plants," the latest statement by Indonesia's electric utility, PLN (state electricity company), that it must go ahead with three controversial power projects (Muara Tawar, Tambak Lorok II and Grati) is...
Fri, 10 Jun 1994
Firm not to give dividends
Firm not to give dividends JAKARTA (JP): PT Mulia Industrindo, a ceramics and glass producer listed on the domestic stock exchanges, yesterday announced not to distribute dividends even though it gained an after-tax profit of Rp 11.26 billion (US$5.22 million) last year.
Fri, 10 Jun 1994
Minister's remarks draw media fire
Minister's remarks draw media fire KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Relations between Kuala Lumpur and London ran into further problems yesterday with Malaysia demanding clarification of remarks made by visiting British Trade Minister Richard Needham.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Foreign investment grows four-fold between April-May
Foreign investment grows four-fold between April-May JAKARTA (JP): Total foreign investment commitments, which declined more than 80 percent in the March-April period to US$411.65 million, grew by more than four times to $1.78 billion in the 16 April-May 15 period.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Girl friend of plaintiff admits to taking drugs
Girl friend of plaintiff admits to taking drugs JAKARTA (JP): A female friend of Christian van den Bosch, a Dutch national being tried at Central Jakarta District Court for drug trafficking, told the court that she had sampled the illicit drug Eva supplied by the defendant.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Governor lifts ban on Emha
Governor lifts ban on Emha SEMARANG, Central Java: Governor Soewardi has softened his stance on the ban of intellectual Emha Ainun Nadjib from addressing seminars and giving readings in the province.Soewardi said he would allow Emha to appear in public so long as the poet did not criticize the...
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Greater openness leaves local press with dilemma
Greater openness leaves local press with dilemma JAKARTA (JP): The greater political openness that Indonesia currently enjoys has put the local press in a difficult position, the National Press Council said yesterday.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
The hot issues of the week
The hot issues of the week I was surprised by the comments expressed by Laurie Pierce in The Jakarta Post of June 2. She invites readers to comment on two questions concerning current issues.First: Why should the U.S.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Forecasting earthquakes and tidal waves is a no win game
Forecasting earthquakes and tidal waves is a no win game JAKARTA (JP): In the absence of any technology that can predict the occurrence of earthquakes and tidal waves, Indonesia should at least take steps to prevent massive destruction or minimize the casualty rates.Geophysicist Prof. M.T.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Indonesia vows to increase tin production
Indonesia vows to increase tin production JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will increase tin production from 28,353 tons last year to 34,000 tons this year, an executive says.Erry Riyana Hardjapamekas, president of PT Tambang Timah, the state-owned tin mining company, said in a hearing with Commission VI of...
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Firm to operate railway
Firm to operate railway BANDUNG (JP): PT Lorinta, a private company, will soon operate express trains between Jakarta and the East Java capital of Surabaya, reducing travel time to nine hours, an official says."The state-owned railway company Perusahaan Umum Kereta Api (Perumka) has invited Lorinta.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) showed no signs of recovery yesterday, adding to the dozen points lost since last week.The broad-based Composite Index fell to 484.90 from 486.11 on Tuesday, while the narrower-based GTDBS Index weakened to 115.62 from 115.98.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Singapore wants to host WTO
Singapore wants to host WTO SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore said yesterday it had told the United States and other GATT members of its offer to host the first meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) next year, denying comments by U.S. Trade Representative Mickey Kantor.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Embassies told no foreigners among victims of tidal wave
Embassies told no foreigners among victims of tidal wave JAKARTA (JP): The American and Australian embassies in Jakarta yesterday received assurances that none of their citizens were killed by the tidal waves which swept across villages in southeast Java.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
TV Today
TV TodayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Tarzan 3:05 Dances 3:30 TV Series: The Sword of Tipu Sultan 4:30 Women's World 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: Jakarta 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV...
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Soeharto invited to UN population meet
Soeharto invited to UN population meet JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, recipient of various international awards for his success in bringing Indonesia's population growth under control, has been invited to address the United Nation's conference on population in Cairo this September.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
City sweepers go on strike
City sweepers go on strike Some 300 street sweepers hired by a private company in South Jakarta have been on strike since Sunday to protest the delay in the payment of their wages.The sweepers said they had not yet received their wages for the last three months.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Women progress still minimal, despite strategies
Women progress still minimal, despite strategies JAKARTA (JP): Asia and Pacific countries have made little progress in the last decade in terms of ensuring equality and development for women, officials said yesterday.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
99 people detained for gambling on cockfights
99 people detained for gambling on cockfights JAKARTA (JP): The police have arrested at least 99 people who have been involved in card games and gambling on cockfights over the past few days.The police also confiscated around Rp 4 million (US$1,860) in cash from the gamblers.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Yayuk leaves for Wimbledon meet
Yayuk leaves for Wimbledon meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one women's tennis player Yayuk Basuki left here yesterday for the Volkswagen Championships in Eastborne, the warm-up for the prestigious Wimbledon grand slam tournament.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
NGO representative lobby for stronger declaration
NGO representative lobby for stronger declaration JAKARTA (JP): Representatives of international non- governmental organizations (NGOs) are lobbying for the on-going Asia-Pacific women's conference to issue a stronger declaration, sources said yesterday.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Sexual harassment `amusing' to males
Sexual harassment `amusing' to males JAKARTA (JP): A survey reveals that the majority of male executives in Jakarta regard sexual harassment as amusing.The two-month survey, conducted by Tiara trend and lifestyle magazine, involved 193 male and female executives, between 25 and 65 years of age.Dr.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Dramatists discuss the future of their profession
Dramatists discuss the future of their professionBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Do Indonesian theaters still exist and are they effectively voicing the aspirations of society?This difficult question became the main topic of a national meeting on theater last month.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Teletext geared toward markets of tomorrow
Teletext geared toward markets of tomorrowBy Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): Here's some good news: There's now a way to slightly help reduce traffic congestion!Check your TV set for information for shopping, recreation, medical help, and stock trading before jamming the streets with indefinite...
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
What is wrong?
What is wrong? Could it be that there is something wrong with policy coordination within the government? So many times within the span of just one week this rather distressing question arose as different cabinet ministers aired what seemed to be a different stance on certain issues.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
PPP chief expects government pressure in upcoming congress
PPP chief expects government pressure in upcoming congress JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) says he has detected pressure from outside the party to influence the election of its new leaders.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
IFAD chief here for loan agreement
IFAD chief here for loan agreement JAKARTA (JP): The president of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Fawzi Hamad al-Sultan, arrived here yesterday for a five-day visit to sign a loan agreement and to discuss other assistance for Indonesian projects.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Economy and conglomerates
Economy and conglomerates President Soeharto stressed that conglomerates will never hold the reins of the national economy because the government will stay in a position of economic control. According to the president, the conglomerates are not our economic enemies but are actually assets to...
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Jakarta-Shopping '94 to open soon, big discounts expected
Jakarta-Shopping '94 to open soon, big discounts expected JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will hold the Jakarta Shopping '94 to boost the capital's role as a shopping destination in the region.The three-month long event from June 16 to Aug.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Family planning agency set to elect new leader
Family planning agency set to elect new leader SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): The Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association (PKBI) has a choice between a physician, an economist or a psychologist, all noted public figures, for its chairman.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Most Indorayon land not suitable for pine trees
Most Indorayon land not suitable for pine trees JAKARTA (JP): PT Inti Indorayon Utama told the House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday that of the 269,060-hectare timber estate concession it was granted in 1992, only 110,000 hectares is suitable for pine tree plantations.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Sport Minister says no easy solution for lack of funds
Sport Minister says no easy solution for lack of funds JAKARTA (JP): While the prohibition of an unpopular lottery continues to hinder national sports development, State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman encourages organizers to independently seek financial assistance for the...
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Problem loans at banks $8.7b
Problem loans at banks $8.7b JAKARTA (JP): Problem loans at all banks in the country declined from Rp 20 trillion (US$9.2 billion) last November to Rp 18.8 trillion ($8.7 billion), 10.2 percent of the total credits outstanding as of March, Governor of Bank Indonesia Soedradjad Djiwandono says.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Sanctions can resolve nuclear row: Seoul
Sanctions can resolve nuclear row: Seoul SEOUL (Reuter): President Kim Young-sam, denouncing North Korea's refusal to submit to nuclear inspections as an "outright challenge" to the world, said yesterday sanctions would now be the only option to resolve the deepening dispute.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Dirty market
Dirty marketFrom NeracaThere is still some truth to the proverb: "Cleanliness is fundamental to health." Now if we have a look at Pasar Minggu market in South Jakarta and pass in front of Robinson's department store, we can definitely conclude that the area is filthy and unhygienic.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Children's favorite Donald Duck turns 60
Children's favorite Donald Duck turns 60 JAKARTA (JP): The most famous duck in the world turns 60 today!Donald Fauntleroy Duck, the water fowl with the feisty personality, was "born" on June 9, 1934, with an appearance in the Disney short The Wise Little Hen.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Ferry fire kills 17
Ferry fire kills 17 CEBU, Philippines (AFP): A ferry carrying 204 people caught fire in the southeastern Philippines overnight, leaving at least 17 people dead and 27 missing, the coast guard said here yesterday.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Teenager jailed for selling drugs
Teenager jailed for selling drugs JAKARTA (JP): Sixteen-year-old Faisal, alias Isal, was sentenced yesterday by the Central Jakarta District Court to two years and eight months imprisonment for drug trafficking.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Houston's Olajuwon to `fight' New York's Ewing in NBA final
Houston's Olajuwon to `fight' New York's Ewing in NBA finalBy Barry Dols JAKARTA (JP): Gone are Michael and Magic, Larry and Isiah. It is fitting that this "year of the big man" in the NBA boils down to Hakeem Olajuwon's Houston Rockets against Patrick Ewing's New York Knicks.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Aussie housing center to be built in Jakarta
Aussie housing center to be built in Jakarta CANBERRA (AFP): Australia wants to build a A$500,000 (US$360,000) housing center as a showcase for its skills and building technology in Jakarta, housing minister Brian Howe said yesterday.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Telkom's donation for small companies
Telkom's donation for small companies The Jakarta office of the state-owned telecommunication company, PT Telkom, gave Rp358 million (US$165,971) in donations to seven small-scale business patrons, two cooperatives and three poor villages in the Seribu Islands on Monday.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Deregulation is inevitable step, Moerdiono says
Deregulation is inevitable step, Moerdiono says JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono defended the decision to open new areas to foreign investment, saying the government had little choice.Moerdiono told a hearing with the House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday that the deregulation...
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Coca-Cola opens in India
Coca-Cola opens in India JAKARTA (JP): Coca-Cola was launched in New Delhi yesterday with a start of distribution from four renovated bottling plants around the Indian capital city.A spokesmen for PT Coca-Cola Indonesia said here yesterday that Coca-Cola is produced and marketed in New Delhi by...
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Kadin to sign deal with UK counterpart
Kadin to sign deal with UK counterpart The Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin Jaya) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the its London counterpart on June 20, 1994.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Graffiti
GraffitiFrom Media IndonesiaThe final examination results at Junior and Senior High Schools have been announced. To express their excitement over the happy occasion, it has long been the practice for graduates to write graffiti on each other's school uniforms.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * 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. to 00:30 a.m.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Garuda suffers losses from domestic routes
Garuda suffers losses from domestic routes JAKARTA (JP): For the first time, the national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia suffered losses in the first three months of this year due to low utilization of its seat capacity on the domestic routes, the airline's president says.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Traders' plea for debt relief turned down
Traders' plea for debt relief turned down JAKARTA (JP): City councilors said the request of 20 Senen traders to slash by half their unpaid debt to the City Market Company, PD Pasar Jaya, is unreasonable."That reason their debt is so high is simply because they cannot manage their money at all.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994
Manado rejoices at green trophy
Manado rejoices at green trophy Manado, North Sulawesi: The Adipura Kencana award, given to this city by President Soeharto, was displayed in a motorcade on Tuesday throughout the town's main roads.Manado is one of eight cities that were awarded the trophy for the cleanest cities in Indonesia.