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Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Multi-financing venture starts operating
Multi-financing venture starts operating JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad inaugurated a new joint multi-financing venture, PT KDLC Bancbali Finance (KBF), last night.The joint venture was set up by Indonesian and South Korean firms with paid-up capital of Rp 15 billion (US$6.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Aspac labors to beat Glory in Kobatama
Aspac labors to beat Glory in Kobatama JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion Aspac of Jakarta was forced by little-known Glory to go to the limit before nipping the Semarang club 67-64 in a hard-fought battle on the second day of the National Semi-Professional Basketball League (Kobatama) yesterday.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Giant tumor removed
Giant tumor removed PROBOLINGGO, East Java: Doctors at the Waluyo General Hospital removed a 35 kilogram tumor from the womb of a woman during a two hour operation on Wednesday.The woman was reported to be in fine condition following the operation, the Antara news agency reported.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Govt begins housing teachers to help improve dedication
Govt begins housing teachers to help improve dedicationBy Prapti Widinugraheni MERAUKE, Irian Jaya (JP): The government has launched a new housing program for its teachers in the hope of making them more dedicated in their work.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Municipality not to revoke PT CSU permit
Municipality not to revoke PT CSU permit JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said that the city administration will not revoke the land use permit of the company developing the Taman Rasuna apartments.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Islamic revival no threat to the West, scholars say
Islamic revival no threat to the West, scholars say JAKARTA (JP): Scholars strove yesterday to correct the growing view that the Islamic resurgence worldwide is a threat to the Western world, saying that the phenomenon of revival is actually affecting all religions.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Kadin and Golkar to form guarantee fund next year
Kadin and Golkar to form guarantee fund next year JAKARTA (JP): After a long debate, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) together with the ruling Golkar party eventually decided to establish a guarantee fund early next year to spur the growth of small businesses, an executive...
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
PT Telkom awards $200m telecommunications deals
PT Telkom awards $200m telecommunications deals JAKARTA (JP): PT Telkom yesterday awarded contracts worth US$200 million to Siemens AG of Germany for the supply, installation and commissioning of telecommunication equipment in collaboration with two other state-owned companies.Setyanto P.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Sense and nonsense of the communist threat
Sense and nonsense of the communist threatBy J. Soedjati Djiwandono JAKARTA (JP): For the past 29 years, since the tragedy of the abortive communist coup attempt on Sept. 30, 1965, Indonesians have constantly been warned against the latent communist danger.
Fri, 30 Sep 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.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
No hurry on formal APEC: Expert
No hurry on formal APEC: Expert JAKARTA (JP): A foremost American political economist yesterday called on members of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to refrain from a hasty formalization of the forum.Lawrence B.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
700 motorists ticketed per day in `Zebra' drive
700 motorists ticketed per day in `Zebra' drive JAKARTA (JP): Police said that around 700 motorists were ticketed every day in and around the city during their ongoing one month traffic operation code-named Operasi Zebra 1994 which began on Monday.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
`Simponi' will be playing a different tune next Monday
`Simponi' will be playing a different tune next Monday JAKARTA (JP): Simponi, a weekly magazine with a wide readership in eastern Java but almost none in Jakarta, will be playing a different tune in its next edition set to hit the streets this Monday.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Schwarzenegger's `True Lies' finally banned
Schwarzenegger's `True Lies' finally banned JAKARTA (JP): True Lies, the comedy-action film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, which has been playing to full houses for the past two weeks, will be removed from movie theaters tomorrow at the behest of the Film Censorship Board (BSF).
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
A guard sentenced 20 months for murder
A guard sentenced 20 months for murder The East Jakarta District Court has sentenced Kasmari, 40, a security guard of PT Surya Agung Makmur Lestari, to 20 months imprisonment for killing an employee of the company and injuring several others.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Out of water, now out of food
Out of water, now out of food CIAMIS, West Java: The extremely severe dry spell has not only caused water shortages in the area, but now it is threatening the food supply in Cigugur district.Some 1,740 out of the 2,875 inhabitants in Pagerbumi village have been treated for food-deficiency related...
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Sing along with the poor
Sing along with the poor JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to put karaoke, often associated with sleazy bars and other night-life entertainment places, to good use: to motivate poor people.Voluntary workers recruited to supervise the use of a special government fund for needy people are now...
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Suparma expects to raise Rp 90b from public offering
Suparma expects to raise Rp 90b from public offering JAKARTA (JP): PT Suparma, a paper manufacturer based in Surabaya, East Java, expects to receive around Rp 90 billion (US$42.8 million) from its initial public offering next month.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Manai proud of his controversial book on Sukarno
Manai proud of his controversial book on Sukarno JAKARTA (JP): Manai Sophiaan is undeterred by the storms of controversy over his newly published book which tries to prove that the late president Sukarno was not involved in the 1965 communist coup.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Adrianus retains OPBF title by knocking out RP's Ernie
Adrianus retains OPBF title by knocking out RP's Ernie JAKARTA (JP): Adrianus Taroreh kept his pre-match promise by knocking out Ernie Elesna of the Philippines in defense of his Orient Pacific and Oriental (OPBF) lightweight championship belt here yesterday.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Imported cement expected to heal acute shortage
Imported cement expected to heal acute shortage JAKARTA (JP): The government decided yesterday to open the gates to imported cement to overcome an acute shortage that is already hampering its development programs.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Arqam man assails KL's detentions
Arqam man assails KL's detentions BANGKOK (AFP): A senior Al Arqam official based in Thailand has assailed Malaysia's detention without trial of sect members and disputed the purported confession of sect leader Ashaari Muhamad.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Baby sale syndicate busted
Baby sale syndicate busted JAKARTA (JP): Police have uncovered a syndicate dealing with the sale of babies and have nabbed a suspect strongly believed to have been involved in the business.The syndicate was exposed after police received information from neighbors of the suspect, identified only as...
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Missing Ugandan back to school
Missing Ugandan back to school YOGYAKARTA: A Ugandan student who went missing for over a month from Gadjah Mada University is now back at the campus to resume his studies.Kasozi Ismael Lubega, a postgraduate student on a scholarship under the South-South cooperation program, had been absent since...
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Greek shipping tycoon sues local businessman for fraud
Greek shipping tycoon sues local businessman for fraud JAKARTA (JP): A local businessman was arraigned at the South Jakarta District Court on Wednesday on charges of defrauding his Greek shipping tycoon partner of US$1 million by giving false information.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Hsu to appear in Hiroshima as CTOC guest
Hsu to appear in Hiroshima as CTOC guest HIROSHIMA, Japan (Agencies): Organizers of the Hiroshima Asian Games said yesterday that Taiwanese Vice Premier Hsu Li-teh has been granted an ID card as a guest of the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC).
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
The security-welfare link
The security-welfare link Sound and dynamic stability in this country is achieved not just by following the security approach, but also by welfare- oriented means. This statement was made by the Head of Social and Political Affairs of the Armed Forces (Kasospol ABRI), Lt. Gen. R.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Film Series: I'm Telling 3:05 Langka dan Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:00 School Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Film: Flora & Fauna 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Kiat Manajemen 6:05 Karya & Upaya 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Film: G 30 S PKI 11:45...
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Panji Sepuh exposes Australians to a new experience
Panji Sepuh exposes Australians to a new experienceBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): Australian art and dance lovers have seen traditional dances from Indonesia. Balinese and Javanese dancers perform at heartening regularity in Australian cities, and occasionally there are also visits by cultural...
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Best decorated hotels, buildings named
Best decorated hotels, buildings named An award committee has named the buildings and sites in Jakarta that were best decorated on Indonesia's 49th Independence Day.The committee for the competition of best decorated buildings and tourist sites on Wednesday announced Sahid Jaya hotel as the first...
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
BRI bank
BRI bank Although everyone knows that banks are profit oriented, there are limits of decency that have to be observed. A true story about the BRI Bank in the small town of Kudus shows that the bank staff can go too far.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Lippo Group agrees to sell HK subsidiary for $109m
Lippo Group agrees to sell HK subsidiary for $109m JAKARTA (JP): The Lippo Group, a Jakarta-based diversified financial and property conglomerate, has agreed to sell 50.1 percent of its Hong Kong-based subsidiary Asia Securities International Ltd. to Dan Form International Ltd.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Urban planning often overtaken by car
Urban planning often overtaken by carBy Vincent Lingga William Yiu, an American urban planner educated at Cambridge University, shares his thoughts about the ways Jakarta and its surrounding suburbs could be developed into a totally better living environment in a recent interview with The Jakarta...
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
RI-S'pore sign deal on air, tourism
RI-S'pore sign deal on air, tourism JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Singapore yesterday agreed to improve cooperation in air transportation, the tourist industry, the combating of forest fires and international fora.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
No certified helipads on 400 high-rises: Expert
No certified helipads on 400 high-rises: Expert JAKARTA (JP): An aviation experts said that none of the around 400 high-rise buildings built in Jakarta have rooftop helipads with technical specifications approved by the authorities.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Telecommunications development plan
Telecommunications development planBy Furqon I. Hanief JAKARTA (JP): The world has been retaining its fever since Al Gore, vice-president of the United States, declared the idea of the Global Information Infrastructure (GII).
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued losing ground amid heavy selling pressure on both industrial and financial issues.The price drop pushed the Composite Index down to close at 497.23, the lowest since it broke the 500-level late August.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Top four world pairs secure ATP finals
Top four world pairs secure ATP finals JAKARTA (JP): With only four key tournaments remaining, the top four world pairs have secured their part in the Association of Tennis Professional (ATP) doubles championship final here in November.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Gas station
Gas stationFrom KompasAbout two weeks ago I went to the gas station at Jl. Raya Maruya Ilir, West Jakarta at about 8.00 p.m. for gas. Before filling my tank, the gas attendant had filled a motorcycle's tank with two liters.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Tax and pensioner
Tax and pensionerFrom KompasIn 1972 I bought a house on a 300 square meter plot in Condet, Kramatjati, East Jakarta, for Rp 1,500,000. I made the necessary repairs in stages and it took 20 years for me to make it into a really decent house, although it is still far from luxurious.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Paper of choice
Paper of choice I have not had such a light-hearted day in months. Mr. Werner Wasmuth's letter printed on Sept. 29, 1994 reminded me of what an active reader response column can do for a paper.I do hope that the readers maintain their participation and encourage the development of The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Perumka need more electric cars
Perumka need more electric cars An executive of the state-owned railway company, Perumka, has said that the company lacks the number of electric cars to best serve commuters in the greater Jakarta area.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Cannot pay my telephone bills
Cannot pay my telephone billsFrom Surabaya PostIt is public knowledge that paying telephone bills is a duty. I always have a bad feeling when I haven't paid my bill and have to postpone the payment for fear of the amounts I will have to pay.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Hoteliers pledge to improve service
Hoteliers pledge to improve service JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (IHRA) will consolidate its members in cooperation with local administrations to improve services to tourists.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Share prices mixed on Asian, European markets
Share prices mixed on Asian, European markets HONG KONG (Reuter): Asian stock markets closed mixed yesterday, with the Taipei bourse surging to a four-year high and share prices in Bombay hit hard by concerns over the spread of pneumonic plague in India.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Asiad dispute over Taiwan intensifies
Asiad dispute over Taiwan intensifies HIROSHIMA, Japan (Reuter): Top Chinese and Japanese sports officials struggled yesterday to avert a political showdown over Taiwan as athletes from 42 countries poured into Hiroshima for the Asian Games.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
RI wins another diplomatic battle over East Timor
RI wins another diplomatic battle over East Timor JAKARTA (JP): The ongoing United Nations General Assembly has decided once again to defer a debate on East Timor to give a chance to Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali to find a solution to the conflict between Indonesia and Portugal.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Border ... what border?
Border ... what border? JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The frequent traded accusations of border intrusions between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea are caused largely because the people who live along the border simply do now know where the borderline is, a provincial official says.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday.
Fri, 30 Sep 1994
BPK is formulating new audit patterns for state institutions
BPK is formulating new audit patterns for state institutions JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) is formulating a new auditing system to standardize budgetary reports of government institutions and state firms, the agency's chairman J.B. Sumarlin says.