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Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Orangutans come home
Orangutans come home SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Twelve orangutans which were illegally smuggled to Taiwan were returned to the Samboja Forest Research and Development Center in their natural environment.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Amending the tax laws
Amending the tax laws The four bills on taxation which Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad unveiled to the House of Representatives on Saturday convey good news to the middle and high-income people as the lowest and highest tax rates will be reduced and the number of tax brackets will be increased...
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Maids demand salary hike
Maids demand salary hike YOGYAKARTA: The current five-day working week try out at government offices has prompted many domestic helpers in this city to demand hikes in their salaries.The try out scheme entails longer working hours on week days, and this means that maids, particularly those who do...
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Japan, ASEAN to meet
Japan, ASEAN to meet TOKYO (Kyodo): Trade and industry ministers from Japan and the six ASEAN countries will meet in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on Sept. 24 to discuss policies for cooperation with industrial developments in ASEAN's neighboring countries, government officials said Saturday.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Confidence pushes stock prices upwards
Confidence pushes stock prices upwards JAKARTA (JP): The last batch of favorable interim results last week strengthened investors' confidence, sustaining the market's upward momentum.The JSX (Jakarta Stock Exchange) Composite Index closed the week at 515.56, up 10.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
PPP congress reveals tolerance, maturity
PPP congress reveals tolerance, maturity The United Development Party has just concluded its congress without any serious delay. Political scientist Amir Santoso says that if post congress weeks are free from incidents, the relatively congress may reflect the dawn of the spirit of maturity in the...
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Military told to get ready for APEC
Military told to get ready for APEC Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. A.M. Hendropriyono has instructed the Jaya Sakti Infantry Brigade I to be on the alert against parties that might try to create disorder during the upcoming Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in order to...
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Tourist objects in East Java
Tourist objects in East JavaFrom Surabaya PostDuring my last vacation I visited the ancient area around Singosari, Gunung Penanggungan and other East Java regions. I visited all the remains of Singosari temple and Airlangga Majapahit.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Digital system coming on stream in Indonesia
Digital system coming on stream in Indonesia BATAM ISLAND, Riau (JP): The rapid development of digital cellular telecommunications in Indonesia is expected to edge out the increasingly out-dated analog system.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Koreans leave embattled site
Koreans leave embattled site MANILA (Reuter): Seven Korean engineers trapped for nine days at an irrigation project in the southern Philippines finally got out of the area yesterday when soldiers and Moslem rebels agreed to quit the embattled site, diplomats said.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
PNG signs peace accord with Bougainville rebels
PNG signs peace accord with Bougainville rebels HONIARA, Bougainville (AFP): Bougainville secessionist leaders were closed in private talks in the Solomon Island capital yesterday following the historic peace accord hammered out in negotiations with Papua New Guinea prime minister Sir Julius Chan.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Indonesia strives for `halal' food labeling
Indonesia strives for `halal' food labeling JAKARTA (JP): While many countries are trying to impose eco- labeling for imported products, the predominantly Moslem Indonesians are busy approaching food, beverage and drug producers to have their products labeled halal (permitted by Islam.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Moro peace talks enter `tough' issues
Moro peace talks enter `tough' issues JAKARTA (JP): After four days of deliberations, peace talks between the Philippine government and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) will now focus on the formation of a provisional government for the Moro autonomous territory.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Balinese still believe in power of syringe
Balinese still believe in power of syringe JAKARTA (JP): Most people in Bali still believe strongly in the healing powers of the syringe and this has had strong repercussions on the island's campaign against the spread of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).Bali Health Office Chief I.G.P.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Sony radio
Sony radioFrom Bisnis IndonesiaLast August my son bought a Sony radio-cassette player, type CFS 1033S in Pasaraya Big & Beautiful. When they tried to test the radio in the shop, some radio stations could not be clearly tuned in.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
New PPP leadership board already beset by dissension
New PPP leadership board already beset by dissension JAKARTA (JP): Barely three days since his re-election, United Development Party (PPP) chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum is already being forced to move to contain dissension within his newly formed executive board.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
The city thirsts among lush golf courses
The city thirsts among lush golf coursesBy Andreas Harsono and Hidayat Jati JAKARTA (JP): While the dragging drought continues to deplete Jakarta's water supply, this natural unpleasantness has exposed the often neglected facts of this third-world metropolis: the poor are deprived and the rich live...
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Government asks for WTO ratification
Government asks for WTO ratification JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Trade S.B. Joedono formally asked the House of Representatives (DPR) Saturday to ratify the establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO), which will administer the new international trade accord.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
UI graduates 2,531 students
UI graduates 2,531 students The University of Indonesia (UI) held graduation ceremonies for a total of 2,531 graduates from various schools and colleges at a ceremony led by Rector Prof. MK Tadjudin at the university's new campus in Depok, a suburb south of Jakarta, over the weekend.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Indopasific starts air cargo service
Indopasific starts air cargo service JAKARTA (JP): PT Indopasific Merpati Kargo on Saturday started to provide air cargo service for a number of Asian countries under a franchise agreement with Merpati Nusantara, an airline affiliated to the flag carrier Garuda Indonesia.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Tosari a good fit as Ismail's partner
Tosari a good fit as Ismail's partnerBy Santi WE Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): The one thing people can expect from the new leadership duet in the United Development Party (PPP) is this: the new Secretary-General Tosari Widjaya will surely be able to work with chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Youths' behavior
Youths' behavior This is in response to Mr. B. Astar's letter in The Jakarta Post of Sept. 1, 1994.I completely agree that the youths' behavior as he described was wrong. However, I strongly object to his continued reference to white youths.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Mandela shows concern over East Timor
Mandela shows concern over East Timor JAKARTA (JP): South African President Nelson Mandela unexpectedly raised questions about human rights and East Timor on Saturday, during his two-day, 'unofficial' visit.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Police start action over decade-old sikh massacre
Police start action over decade-old sikh massacreBy M.R. Narayan Swamy NEW DELHI (AFP): Nearly 10 years after almost 3,000 Sikhs were murdered here following the assassination of then prime minister Indira Gandhi, the police are beginning to move against those responsible for the massacre.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Lentera opens middle school for children
Lentera opens middle school for children JAKARTA (JP): Lentera International School, an international institution which specializes in educating exceptional children, opened its middle school for children aged nine to 13.
Mon, 05 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.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Police doubt treasurer's story
Police doubt treasurer's story MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Police are doubting the story of a treasurer of a government office who reported that a bag containing the staff payroll was snatched by thieves.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Police jobs shuffled
Police jobs shuffled The chief of staff the City Police Force, Brig. Gen. Ismet Ibrahim, was installed as Director of the On-the-Alert National Police Squad to replace Brig. Gen. Hartoyo at a ceremony at the National Police Headquarters on Saturday.Hartoyo was appointed Nusa Tenggara police chief.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Group sets blueprint for APEC leaders
Group sets blueprint for APEC leaders SINGAPORE (Reuter): A group of business advisers to the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum said on Saturday that it will recommend an aggressive timetable for cutting trade barriers in the region.
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Sports coverage
Sports coverage It was with great dismay and disappointment that I read your sports section in the Sept. 2, 1994 issue of The Jakarta Post.Your headline continued your newspaper's love affair of Manchester United with a report on their game at home to mighty Wimbledon and a report on Liverpool's...
Mon, 05 Sep 1994
Big guns to volleyball grand prix finals
Big guns to volleyball grand prix finals JAKARTA (JP): Japan, Brazil and World champion Cuba were assured of their berths in the world women's volleyball grand prix finals in Shanghai, China this Friday, after completing three-weeks of hard-fought competition, yesterday.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994
Jakarta prepares for APEC delegates, journalists
Jakarta prepares for APEC delegates, journalists JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is preparing a special information kit and packaged tours for delegates and journalists attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in Jakarta and Bogor in November.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994
Finnish envoy to Kalimantan
Finnish envoy to Kalimantan JAKARTA: Finland's Ambassador Veli J. Ollikainen will be visiting West Kalimantan next week, taking along with him some Finnish business executives.A statement by the Finland's embassy said that the ambassador, accompanied by Commercial Counselor Markku Ranin, will call...
Sat, 03 Sep 1994
Smoke disrupts Jambi traffic
Smoke disrupts Jambi traffic JAMBI, Jambi: Smoke coming from the burning of wood industry waste has disrupted water and air traffic in Jambi city and its surrounding areas.Visibility on the Batanghari river has been cut down to 200 or 300 meters, when ideally a ship sailing along the river needs a...
Sat, 03 Sep 1994
Batam to have $10m aircraft facility
Batam to have $10m aircraft facilityBy I. Christianto BATAM ISLAND, Riau (JP): The island of Batam, which has been developed as an industrial and tourism center since the early 1970's, will soon have an aircraft maintenance facility jointly owned by Indonesian and Singaporean parties.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994
PDI, Soerjadi and Megawati
PDI, Soerjadi and MegawatiFrom Sinar PagiSinar Pagi on Aug. 6, 1994 published two items entitled Soerjadi ready to be recalled and Department of Home Affairs warns Megawati Soekarnoputri.In a press conference held on Aug.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994
Singgih says he will act on Kanindo if crime perceived
Singgih says he will act on Kanindo if crime perceived JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih said yesterday his office will investigate the Rp 500 billion ($238 million) loan scandal at the Kanindo textile company only if it has any cause to believe a crime has taken place.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994
RI designers promote contemporary tie-dye fashion
RI designers promote contemporary tie-dye fashionBy Dini S. Djalal Jakarta (JP): Imagine seeing your grandmother dressed in the rap music uniform of a pair of very baggy jeans and an oversized T-shirt topped off with a baseball cap and some giant gold medallions.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994
Nearly 400 in Indonesia Open
Nearly 400 in Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian amateur track and field association (PASI) will start its talent scouting program for several international meets next year, during the Indonesia Open championships scheduled here next week.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994
ASEAN envoys in U.S. for investment drive
ASEAN envoys in U.S. for investment drive JAKARTA (JP): Ambassadors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the United States will launch a campaign next month to woo American investment in the six member countries.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994
PLDT increases satellite stake offer
PLDT increases satellite stake offer MANILA (AFP): A consortium led by the Philippines' dominant carrier, along with its Indonesian and Chinese partners, has offered rival telecommunications firms an increased stake in a satellite it plans to launch in 1996, an official said yesterday.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994
Grand painting exhibit slated for October
Grand painting exhibit slated for October JAKARTA (JP): A grand painting exhibition will take place at the Shangri-La Hotel in Central Jakarta in October to delight local art lovers.The exhibition, which will run from Oct.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994
Karimunjaya flight resumes
Karimunjaya flight resumes SEMARANG: Scheduled air services between Semarang and Karimunjaya Island in the Java Sea will soon resume after they were stopped last December.Deraya Air Service (DAS), a private airline operator, has agreed to fill the vacuum after it secured a subsidy from the Central...
Sat, 03 Sep 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Sports 3:30 TV Series: Sins 4:30 Youth Drama 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Jazz 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dianrana 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Callers 9:00 World News 9:30 Rona Nusantara 10:35 Late News 10:45...
Sat, 03 Sep 1994
Publishers protest against price hike of newsprint
Publishers protest against price hike of newsprint JAKARTA (JP): Paper producers and newspaper publishers yesterday failed to reach agreement on a proposed increase in the price of newsprint.Following a unilateral announcement by paper producers that they would raise the newsprint price as of early...
Sat, 03 Sep 1994
Untaxable incomes raised
Untaxable incomes raised JAKARTA (JP): The government has increased the tax exempt ceiling on incomes for foreign professionals in the oil and mining industry, a spokesman for the Ministry of Finance said here yesterday.Agus Haryanto told reporters that starting Aug.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994
More activists against plan on regulating NGOs
More activists against plan on regulating NGOs JAKARTA (JP): More activists are speaking out against the government's plan to regulate the activities of non-governmental organizations (NG0), saying that it is unconstitutional.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994
Garuda adds Osaka to its Japanese service
Garuda adds Osaka to its Japanese service JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Indonesia, the national air carrier, starts serving the Jakarta-Denpasar-Osaka route three times a week today as part of its strategy to boost the number of Japanese tourists.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994
Mass fumigations in all mayoralties to fight dengue
Mass fumigations in all mayoralties to fight dengue JAKARTA (JP): The Municipal Health Office will carry out a free simultaneous mass fumigation in Jakarta's five mayoralties in November to prevent the spread of hemorrhagic dengue fever.Dr.
Sat, 03 Sep 1994
Ismail Hasan must placate NU: Analysts
Ismail Hasan must placate NU: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): The future of the United Development Party (PPP) could be jeopardized if chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum, who was reelected to the post after a bitter fight at the party's congress this week, fails to placate the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), analysts say.