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Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Ex-PD Pasar Jaya boss questioned
Ex-PD Pasar Jaya boss questioned The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office has questioned seven more people, including an ex-director of the city-owned market company, PD Pasar Jaya, in connection with a Rp 2 billion (US$1.9 million) embezzlement at the company.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
BDNI plans to expand business network abroad
BDNI plans to expand business network abroad JAKARTA (JP): Bank Dagang Nasional Indonesia (BDNI), a private domestic bank listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya Stock exchanges, will establish new branches domestically and abroad, implement an automatic banking system and establish a venture capital...
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Banks told to open offices overseas
Banks told to open offices overseas JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday urged Indonesian banks to open offices in other countries to promote the country's non-oil exports, whose growth is declining.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Student rejected
Student rejectedFrom PelitaA report in the Merdeka daily on June 16, 1994 said that Dzikron, a student of Madrasah Aliyah (Islamic senior high school) Pungkuran, Semarang, Central Java, was not allowed to take his final examination because he had grown a beard.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Hotel Indonesia to sell shares
Hotel Indonesia to sell shares JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned hotel management chain PT Hotel Indonesia International Corporation and Natour (HIIN) plans to offer part of shares to the public to raise funds for the renovation of its hotels, an executive says."We need about Rp 300 billion (US$138.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Security guard captured for killing employee
Security guard captured for killing employee JAKARTA (JP): Police have captured the man they believe to have killed a man and injured several others at a chemical factory on Sunday.Maj. Tjok Made Suyasa, chief of Cakung district police, said yesterday that Kasmari, 36, was apprehended at his home...
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Foreign riders ready in Surabaya
Foreign riders ready in Surabaya JAKARTA (JP): Within 24 hours of their arrival, overseas riders who are expected to highlight the international motocross championships in Surabaya, East Java this weekend accustomed themselves to the track through morning and afternoon practices yesterday.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Unemployment remains Timor's major problem
Unemployment remains Timor's major problem JAKARTA (JP): Although the province's per capita income has risen dramatically from Rp 40,000 to Rp 450,000 in the 18 years since East Timor's integration into Indonesia, unemployment remains a major problem which could get worse in the future, Governor...
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Telekom Malaysia to bid for Indonesia projects
Telekom Malaysia to bid for Indonesia projects KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): National telecom firm Telekom Malaysia, on the brink of losing its monopoly at home, has joined an Indonesian-led consortium with American interest to bid for projects in Indonesia, officials said.
Thu, 07 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.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Thugs target
Thugs target fishermen SUMENEP, East Java: Armed robbers are roaming the town's streets, mainly targeting fishermen who have just obtained money from transactions.The rise in robberies has occurred in the fishing district of Sepekan, causing losses worth millions of rupiah lately, Antara reported.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Mr., Miss Jakarta
Mr., Miss Jakarta contest planned The City Tourism Office has said that preliminary selection of 1994 Abang and None (Mr. and Miss) Jakarta at the mayoralty level will be held from July 23 to 29.Fauzi Bowo, the office chief, said yesterday that the preliminary selection for South Jakarta will be...
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Towering Infernos?
Towering Infernos?From KompasHigh-rise condominiums are sprouting up in Jakarta to meet the housing needs of the middle and upper classes.But has there been adequate protection provided against fire in these multi-storied (25 to 30 stories), skyscraper apartments?Condominiums are especially prone...
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Gunanusa will build own cranes
Gunanusa will build own cranes JAKARTA (JP): PT Gunanusa Utama Fabricators, a private engineering manufacturing company, will build cranes for container handling under the license of the Pacific Coast Engineering Company (Paceco) of the United States.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Bill on property taxes, levies passed into law
Bill on property taxes, levies passed into law JAKARTA (JP): The City Council has passed a bill requiring the city administration to set aside its net revenue from taxes and levies for the improvement of public facilities in all the city's subdistricts.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Political prisoners learn sewing
Political prisoners learn sewing SEMARANG, Central Java: Six political prisoners from East Timor participate in vocational training courses organized by the correctional house.Together with dozens of prisoners from other provinces in Kedungpane correctional house, the East Timorese learn tailoring...
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
West family saved from robbery
West family saved from robbery JAKARTA (JP): Police foiled a robbery attempt and shot dead a burglar who, along with four accomplices, attempted to rob a house in West Jakarta early yesterday morning.Lt. Col.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Long weekends for civil servants next year
Long weekends for civil servants next year JAKARTA (JP): The government has allowed all its agencies to conduct a trial-run before they fully implement long weekend scheme for civil servants.Minister of Administrative Reforms TB Silalahi told newsmen, after a meeting with President Soeharto at Bina...
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Why we need foreign aid
Why we need foreign aidFrom Media IndonesiaUnlike relief aid for the casualties of natural disasters, "foreign aid" refers more often to monetary loans rather than grants. We have to return the foreign aid we get, the repayment of which is included debt servicing expenses under the state budget.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
3-in-one day races criticized
3-in-one day races criticized JAKARTA (JP): Organizers raised voices of concern yesterday over the decision by the nation's top auto-sport governing body, IMI, to allow three automotive competitions to take place at different places on the same date.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Small banks may be forced to merge: Mar'ie
Small banks may be forced to merge: Mar'ie JAKARTA (JP): The government is likely to issue a new banking ruling to force small banks to merge in order to prevent them from collapsing.Finance minister Mar'ie Muhammad said here yesterday the planned issuance of the ruling is under intense study.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
CitraLand responds
CitraLand responds With reference to the letter by Asti Husadi that was published in Kompas on July 2, 1994, we would like to give the following explanation.We learned about the incident which caused inconvenience to the visitor from our security and parking personnel.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Australian women now lucky to have a choice
Australian women now lucky to have a choice JAKARTA (JP): Sometimes wives of high ranking South Australians give Julie Olsen a look that reads, "Why weren't you there with your husband?" when she does not accompany her husband, South Australian Minister of State Development John Olsen, on official...
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) remained under a strong selling pressure yesterday, with prices falling across the board.The broad-based Composite Index recorded a further drop to close at 456.76, the lowest level since October last year, from 458.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Press ban challenge to rule of law
Press ban challenge to rule of lawBy J. Soedjati Djiwandono JAKARTA (JP): The recent revocation of the publishing licenses of two weekly news magazines and one tabloid has posed a challenge, not to say a threat, to the rule of law.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
`Maman a victim of bureaucracy'
`Maman a victim of bureaucracy' JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers of Maman Suparman, a second suspect in the Rp 1.3 trillion (US$620 million) loan scandal at Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo), said yesterday he was not involved in the scandal.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Workshop on
Workshop on mentally disabled BOGOR, West Java: The Ministry of Education and Culture is seeking ways to educate slightly intellectually-disabled children following treatment which has been given to those who are blind and deaf.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Advertisement fee
Advertisement fee Recently a friend of mine in Surabaya wanted to place an advertisement in The Jakarta Post' "Classified Ad" column. He contacted The Jakarta Post advertisement section by phone to find out the procedure and the mode of payment.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Court postpones naming of heirs to Basuki's estates
Court postpones naming of heirs to Basuki's estates JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta district court postponed its decision to name a new executor and heirs of the late Basuki Abdullah's estate, allowing his Thai widow time to introduce documents supporting the validity of their marriage.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
More jobs expected in agriculture
More jobs expected in agriculture JAKARTA (JP): The government's recent policy to reduce import duties on agricultural products will help the country boost agricultural growth and increase the number of jobs in the agricultural sector, the Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah said here...
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
City administration fails to meet revenue target
City administration fails to meet revenue target JAKARTA (JP): The City Revenue Office could not meet the revenue target from parking taxes for the last 1993-94 period, reportedly due to extortion in public parking lots and the fact that many private buildings have been "reluctant" to pay parking...
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Traditional markets need to be maintained, Try says
Traditional markets need to be maintained, Try says JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno called for the maintenance of traditional market places in order to support cooperatives, small-scale companies and also help low-income consumers.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Cooperatives Day to be celebrated
Cooperatives Day to be celebrated JAKARTA (JP): This year's simultaneous commemoration of national cooperative, agriculture and family planning day will be centered in Wonogiri, Central Java, on July 14, 1994.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Teachers told to focus on practical skills
Teachers told to focus on practical skills JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief yesterday called on teachers to imbue students with entrepreneurial skills so that they will not be dependent on the public sector after finishing school.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Press turn against own organization for backing bans
Press turn against own organization for backing bans JAKARTA (JP): Reporters vented their fury over the press ban at the Association of Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) for expressing its "understanding" of the government's action.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
KL seeks RI telecom jobs
KL seeks RI telecom jobs KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): National telecom firm Telekom Malaysia, on the brink of losing its monopoly at home, has joined an Indonesian-led consortium with American interest to bid for projects in Indonesia, officials said yesterday.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
USA Nite at Hard Rock
USA Nite at Hard Rock An American cowboy style fiesta called USA Extravaganza -- Hard Rock Town was held by the Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta coinciding with the United States' independence day.The festivities were hosted by local television comedian Jimmy Gideon and Debby Sahertian.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
TV Today
TV TodayTVRI 2:30 p.m. World Cup 1994 - rerun 4:30 Documentary 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Beautiful Asia 8:05 TV Drama 9:00 World News 9:25 Special Report 9:25 Music 11:30 Late News...
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
PATA's environmental plan
PATA's environmental plan JAKARTA (JP): The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) launched the "Green Leaf" environmental awards program yesterday, designed to promote environmentally-sensitive business practices.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Anti-AIDS drive must include religious leaders
Anti-AIDS drive must include religious leaders JAKARTA (JP): The anti-AIDS campaigns in predominantly-Moslem Indonesia should involve religious leaders, a World Health Organization (WHO) official suggested.Dr. Michael H.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Indonesia can host more ATP events: Official
Indonesia can host more ATP events: Official JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has the potential to host more ATP tour events in the future, says an executive of the association of professional men's tennis."Since Indonesia has improved its tennis facilities, it has become more likely for the country to host...
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Keating vows to further integrate with Asia
Keating vows to further integrate with Asia SYDNEY (Reuter): Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating vowed yesterday to further integrate Australia with the rest of Asia and said he expects Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) nations to agree to a common set of investment principles at a...
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
E. Timor controversy likely to remain
E. Timor controversy likely to remain JAKARTA (JP): The East Timor question will remain a thorn in the side of Indonesia's diplomats for quite a while, a senior official said yesterday.Anti-Indonesia lobbyists are still very active, playing up the issues surrounding East Timor's integration into...
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Can you smell
Can you smell that smell?From Neraca I believe there is an official regulation against city buses spewing forth an overwhelming amount of exhaust. In the past, sanctions had been meted out against violators but, apparently, the enforcement of this law has slackened.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Environmental tourism sought
Environmental tourism sought JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants (PHRI) is inviting the Agency for Environment Control (Bappedal) to cooperate in the environmentally-friendly tourism industry.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Police deny noodle poisoning in Bogor
Police deny noodle poisoning in Bogor JAKARTA (JP): Police speculated yesterday that rotten noodles contributed to the hospitalization of a Bogor family over the weekend.Maj. Gen. Koesparmono Irsan, national police chief deputy for operational affairs, quoted a local newspaper report that a family...
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Deal on banking software
Deal on banking software JAKARTA (JP): PT Multipolar Corporation, a subsidiary of the Lippo Group, has acquired country license rights of software for retail banking from Bank Vision Software Ltd. of the United States under an agreement signed here yesterday.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
Pertamina upset over royalties
Pertamina upset over royalties JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives (DPR) expressed concern that the high rate of royalties, coupled with the sharp decline in oil prices on the world market, may affect the survival of the state oil company Pertamina.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
RI-RP to build $2.2b oil plant
RI-RP to build $2.2b oil plant MANILA (AFP): The government will allow a Filipino-Indonesian consortium to build a US$2.2-billion oil refinery in southern Philippines exclusively for export to the Asia-Pacific market, the Department of Energy (DOE) said yesterday.
Wed, 06 Jul 1994
UN special envoy meets with local NGO activists
UN special envoy meets with local NGO activists JAKARTA (JP): Special Rapporteur from the United Nations' Human Rights Commission for Execution Without Trial, Bacre Waly Ndaye, yesterday met with representatives from various non- governmental organizations to get their views on the current...