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Wed, 13 Jul 1994
PPP should avoid open conflicts, says Moerdiono
PPP should avoid open conflicts, says Moerdiono JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono called on members of the United Development Party (PPP) yesterday to manage their internal bickering so that it doesn't blow up during next month's congress.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994
BPK to use better audit procedures
BPK to use better audit procedures JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) yesterday promised to adopt more comprehensive procedures in auditing the state budget and state-owned companies to ensure the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of public spending.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994
Indonesian workers
Indonesian workersFrom KompasOn July 2, 1994 I witnessed a very unpleasant incident at Sukarno-Hatta International airport at arrivals Gate 1, terminal D. Some ten angry looking staff of the Manpower Central Office were standing close to each other waiting for the arrival of Indonesian women...
Wed, 13 Jul 1994
Oil prices above $18
Oil prices above $18 LONDON (AFP): The price of Brent crude North Sea oil lifted through the key US$18-a-barrel level early yesterday, rising to $18.18 a barrel, as a strike in Nigeria hit prices, dealers said.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994
Meet Professor Needleman Cho, a cure-all acupuncturist
Meet Professor Needleman Cho, a cure-all acupuncturistText and photo by Chris Supangkat JAKARTA (JP): With the 1990's growing trend towards traditional methods in treating ailments of the human body, acupuncture is one of the leading methods applied today.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994
Aid to Banyuwangi
Aid to BanyuwangiFrom Suara KaryaThe Humanitarian Foundation of Indonesian Sons (YKPI) is very concerned about the condition of the tidal wave victims in Banyuwangi, East Java. Because of this concern, the foundation wants to make these suggestions:* We call on the haj pilgrims, who have just...
Wed, 13 Jul 1994
Food crops in Tegal perish
Food crops in Tegal perish TEGAL, Central Java: Some 40 hectares of food crops in Tegal regency have perished due to the current dry spell.Harun Al Rasyid, chief of the irrigation section at the Tegal office of the public works ministry, said yesterday that more water supplies from the Mejagong and...
Wed, 13 Jul 1994
Private schools face closure
Private schools face closure The city administration has ordered Yakeba foundation, which runs junior and senior high schools in Kalibata, South Jakarta, to close school buildings and stop accepting new students for the current 1994/95 school year because it is located on a plot of land owned by...
Wed, 13 Jul 1994
Nation building
Nation buildingFrom RepublikaI am fully aware that Indonesians are still struggling to build a just and prosperous nation based on Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution.On my way to work, I pass a number of cinemas with their fantastic posters. This always reminds me of Bung Harmoko.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994
School vacation and traffic
School vacation and trafficFrom Media IndonesiaMy job requires me to travel about Jakarta on the toll-roads and the small streets of the villages. I enjoy my work provided the traffic is smooth. However, traffic jams have always made me uncomfortable.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994
House construction
House constructionFrom KompasIs there a ruling that forbids citizens from building houses on their own land?The land was certified and the construction permit and recommendation had been obtained from the Tangerang regional administration.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994
Four companies win contracts for oil and gas exploration
Four companies win contracts for oil and gas exploration JAKARTA (JP): Four companies yesterday were awarded contracts from the state oil company Pertamina for oil and gas exploration and production.One of the four companies will be allowed to operate under a production sharing contract in a new...
Wed, 13 Jul 1994
School vacation
School vacationFrom NeracaThe government has planned to make Saturday a holiday for the civil servants. Teachers, who are also civil servants, are mulling over the matter. Some want to make Saturday a holiday for the schools but others don't.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994
Navy launches patrol operation
Navy launches patrol operation JAKARTA: The Navy has launched a two-month Eskader Nusantara III patrol operation covering all of Indonesia's territorial waters.The operation, led by Chief of the Western Naval Fleet's Battle Unit Commodore Reno Maurits Silitonga, involves hundreds of officers from...
Wed, 13 Jul 1994
Movie star Onky and father tried for graft
Movie star Onky and father tried for graft JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers of movie star Onky Alexander and his father have asked the West Jakarta District Court to annul criminal charges against their clients, arguing that the money dispute between their clients and two friends is a civil case.
Wed, 13 Jul 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 12:30 a.m.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994
Makassar Straits for int'l route
Makassar Straits for int'l route PALU, Central Sulawesi: The Makassar Straits in South Sulawesi will be open for international sea routes in early 1995 to ease traffic in the Straits of Malacca.Chairperson of Commission I at the House of Representatives (DPR) Aisyah Aminy told Antara on Monday that...
Wed, 13 Jul 1994
Indonesian films
Indonesian filmsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaForeign films, including Hollywood products, have dominated Indonesian cinemas lately. Unfortunately, most of the films are of low quality and are no better than the Indonesian products.
Wed, 13 Jul 1994
Dialog to discuss trade
Dialog to discuss trade JAKARTA (JP): A satellite transmitted dialog and seminar will discuss "Creating A Conducive Climate for Trade and Investment in the Era of APEC and the Post-Uruguay Round" at the Borobudur Inter-continental Hotel tomorrow.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Students pledge to continue protest against press ban
Students pledge to continue protest against press ban JAKARTA (JP): Students aligned with Students' Solidarity for Democracy in Indonesia (SMID) said yesterday that the crackdown on protests against the media ban will not stop them from speaking out.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Rare birds for sale
Rare birds for sale SOLO, Central Java (JP): Several endangered species of birds protected by Law No. 5, 1990 on the Conservation of Natural Resources and Ecosystem were found to be sold freely at the Depok bird market in Balekambang, Solo.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Residents resettled
Residents resettled PADANG, West Sumatra: A total of 319 people from the Taratak village in Lima Puluh Koto regency have been resettled at the Timpeh VII transmigration site in the Sawah Lunto regency.The people are the residents of the village devastated by landslides a few months ago.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
IMF funds for Manila
IMF funds for Manila MANILA (AFP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released US$152.65 million to the Philippines in the first tranche of a three-year, $684 million Extended Fund Facility (EFF), the Central Bank governor said.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Pyongyang postpones inter-Korean talks with regret
Pyongyang postpones inter-Korean talks with regretBy C.W. Lim SEOUL (AFP): North Korea opened contact with South Korea and the United States yesterday, in the most concrete signs yet that Pyongyang would pursue the break with world isolation launched by the late president Kim Il-sung.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Improving business role in APEC to be discussed
Improving business role in APEC to be discussed MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP): Representatives of Australian and New Zealand industry will meet here this week to discuss a greater role for business in the development of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) process.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Former director of Bapindo charged in court for corruption
Former director of Bapindo charged in court for corruption JAKARTA (JP): Towil Heryoto, a former director of the government-owned Bank Bapindo, was arraigned at the South Jakarta District Court yesterday on charges of corruption.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
ASEAN base metal demand to soar 65%: Researcher
ASEAN base metal demand to soar 65%: Researcher SYDNEY (Reuter): ASEAN base metal demand is forecast to soar 65 percent over the next ten years, according to minerals research house AME Mineral Economics."By then the total import requirement will be 4.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Works of local painters selected for Asian exhibition
Works of local painters selected for Asian exhibitionBy Rina Rao JAKARTA (JP): As part of its third anniversary celebrations, the Grand Hyatt Jakarta presents "Indonesia's Excellence", an exhibition of paintings by 20 Indonesian artists.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Urbanization has caused high crime rate: Governor
Urbanization has caused high crime rate: Governor JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has said that urbanization is one of the main factors causing the city's surging level of crime.Speaking after a meeting with President Soeharto at Merdeka Palace, the governor pointed to the tide of...
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Simple map on Jakarta published
Simple map on Jakarta published Gunther W. Holtorf, a map maker from Germany, has published a simple map of Jakarta focusing on the central part of the city. Other parts of the city, such as South Jakarta, are shown in less detail.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
INRO continues sell-off as demand for rubber surges
INRO continues sell-off as demand for rubber surges KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) yesterday stepped up its sale of rubber in three regional markets but failed to cool prices as physical supply remained tight, traders said.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Postal firm to lease aircraft
Postal firm to lease aircraft JAKARTA (JP): To enhance service and performance in the face of competition from private companies, the state-owned postal service, Perusahaan Umum Pos dan Giro (PPG), will begin operating leased aircraft by the end of this year.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Int'l festival on twin planned
Int'l festival on twin planned Jakarta will host the 2nd International Twin Festival from Aug. 26 to 28, the organizing committee said yesterday.Seto Mulyadi from the Nakula Sadewa Foundation, a Jakarta- based non-profit foundation which will sponsor the event, said the festival will feature a...
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Ndiaye meets with Belo
Ndiaye meets with Belo DILI, East Timor (JP): Special Rapporteur of the United Nations' Human Rights Commission on Extra-judicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions Bacre Waly Ndiaye, met twice with Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo yesterday to discuss victims of the 1991 bloody incident in Dili.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
E. Timorese protest against church incident
E. Timorese protest against church incident DILI, East Timor (JP): More than 300 young East Timorese took to the streets yesterday to protest what they described as an "insult to the Santo Yoseph Remexio church.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Biotech offers benefits and challenges
Biotech offers benefits and challenges Biotechnology and the Environment By Vandana Shiva, Third World Network, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, 37 pages. JAKARTA (JP): Through biotechnology, known as biotech, anything seemingly impossible becomes possible.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Vendors in North Jakarta hike water prices up to 100%
Vendors in North Jakarta hike water prices up to 100% JAKARTA (JP): Many vendors in North Jakarta have raised retail water prices by 100 percent following the recent decision of the City Water Company, PAM Jaya, to increase its prices."Now I sell it for Rp 1,500 (70 U.S.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Woman busted in Bekasi for credit card fraud
Woman busted in Bekasi for credit card fraud JAKARTA (JP): Bekasi police nabbed a North Jakarta woman Sunday evening for allegedly using a stolen credit card.The suspect, identified as Isti Rahayu S., 22, a resident of Semper Barat, Cilincing district, North Jakarta, was arrested by Bekasi police...
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to close lower on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday despite the government's commitment to speed up the development of capital market.The broad-based Composite Index lost nearly two points to close at 450.44 yesterday from 452.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
City's annual revenues increase 67 percent
City's annual revenues increase 67 percent JAKARTA (JP): The city recorded an increase in its revenues from Rp 996 billion (US$461.01 million) in the 1992/1993 fiscal year to Rp 1.67 trillion in the just concluded 1993/1994 fiscal year.The 67.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Few Indonesians are interested in showbiz
Few Indonesians are interested in showbiz JAKARTA (JP): A prominent businessman urged the government to recognize the potential of the entertainment business and to create a conducive climate to encourage the growth of this industry.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Malaysia to host piracy conference
Malaysia to host piracy conference KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): International piracy experts will meet here next week to discuss the shift of piracy attacks northwards from Southeast Asia and the problem of "phantom" ships, officials said yesterday.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Myanmarese FM visits Malaysia
Myanmarese FM visits Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Myanmar's Foreign Minister U Ohn Gyaw arrived here yesterday at the start of a three-day visit aimed at bolstering bilateral political and economic ties, officials said.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Newspaper readers expected to double by 1999: Subrata
Newspaper readers expected to double by 1999: Subrata PUNCAK, West Java (JP): Director General of Press and Graphics Subrata said yesterday that the government is trying hard to reach a ratio of one newspaper for every 10 people before the turn of the century.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Japanese rider shines in Surabaya motocross
Japanese rider shines in Surabaya motocross SURABAYA (JP): Despite failing to win any single heat, Japanese Akira Hosono was able to grab the 125cc overall title at the Lucky Strike international motocross championships in Surabaya, East Java on Sunday.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
KL palmoil prices firm
KL palmoil prices firm KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian palmoil prices firmed in early trade as sentiment was boosted by gains in Chicago soyoil futures last week and further talk of Chinese buying interest, traders said.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Supreme Court's ruling draws furious reactions
Supreme Court's ruling draws furious reactions SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): The Supreme Court's ruling in favor of displaced farmers to make way for the controversial Kedungombo reservoir project has elicited furious reactions from local officials.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Fire hits Kebonkacang area
Fire hits Kebonkacang area Nineteen houses along Jl. Jatibunder, a slum area in Kebonkacang, Central Jakarta, was gutted by fire yesterday morning. No casualty was reported in the blaze.Kebonkacang subdistrict head Marsono said the fire was caused by explosion of kerosene stove at the house of...
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Officials found extorting workers to be punished
Officials found extorting workers to be punished JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief yesterday promised to look into reports that labor officials are extorting money from workers arriving at the Soekarno-Hatta Airport from other countries.
Tue, 12 Jul 1994
Development and openness
Development and openness In his speech during the opening ceremony of the Congress of the Association of Newspapers Publishers on July 9, 1994, President Soeharto emphasized that newspapers often presented reports and articles which are not in compliance with the law, nor in line with professional...