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Mon, 26 Sep 1994
Sunda puppet show at Play House
Sunda puppet show at Play House The Mask and Sunda Puppet Show from Cirebon and Indramayu, West Java, will entertain visitors on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at the Jakarta Play House as part of the programs of the Jakarta International Festival of the Performing Arts (JIFPA).
Mon, 26 Sep 1994
RMB buses with collectors
RMB buses with collectorsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaI recently read in the newspapers about the plans of the Jakarta passenger transportation company (PPD) to introduce the RMB (rute metode baru or new-method routes) involving six different pools on a trial basis.
Sun, 25 Sep 1994
RI to get new $7.2b oil refineries
RI to get new $7.2b oil refineries JAKARTA (JP): The Investment Coordinating Board has approved investment commitments of US$7.2 billion for the construction of four oil refineries in South Sulawesi, North Sumatra and East Java.
Sun, 25 Sep 1994
Moslem leaders want `True Lies' withdrawn
Moslem leaders want `True Lies' withdrawn JAKARTA (JP): The influential Indonesian Ulema Council appealed to the authorities yesterday to stop the screening of the action-comedy film True Lies because of the feud it has caused.
Sun, 25 Sep 1994
Perumka makes train ride more comfortable
Perumka makes train ride more comfortable BANDUNG, West Java (JP): Traveling by train used to mean queuing in long lines for tickets, flocking to dirty coaches, delays and discomfort.That was years ago, when trains were looked upon as an inferior mode of transportation designed for people in low...
Sun, 25 Sep 1994
Young booters need longer training stint abroad
Young booters need longer training stint abroadBy Arif Suryobuwono JAKARTA (JP): One year of strenuous training stint won't be enough for young booters to turn themselves to top players even though they took the lesson the hard way in Italy, one of the world powerhouses in soccer.
Sun, 25 Sep 1994
Safe insecticides?
Safe insecticides? Congratulations on your maiden issue of the Sunday edition of The Jakarta Post, which I found at once entertaining and informative. On behalf of our company, S.C. Johnson & Son, I would also like to thank you for publishing excerpts from a recent interview by Ms.
Sun, 25 Sep 1994
JP/1/RAILWAY.@05
JP/1/RAILWAY.@05 The state-owned Perumka railway company celebrates its anniversary on Sept. 28. On that fateful day in 1945, control of the service was wrested from the Japanese run Tedsudo Kyoku by the company's young Indonesian employees.
Sun, 25 Sep 1994
Swiss waltz a 3-0 win in D. Cup
Swiss waltz a 3-0 win in D. Cup JAKARTA (JP): The 1992 French Open winning pair of Marc Rosset and Jakob Hlasek secured Switzerland a 3-0 unassailable lead over Indonesia in their Davis Cup World Group qualifying round match yesterday.
Sun, 25 Sep 1994
Crossword
Crossword Let me first congratulate you on the launching of The Jakarta Post on Sunday. I particularly enjoyed the piece on Lake Patengan. I was reading from article to article when, to my horror and disbelief, I came to the crossword in Bahasa Indonesia.
Sun, 25 Sep 1994
Six Indonesians killed in air crash in Hong Kong
Six Indonesians killed in air crash in Hong Kong JAKARTA (Agencies): Six Indonesians were killed and six others injured when a Hercules transport plane belonging to the private operator Pelita Air Service plunged into the harbor at Kai Tak airport, officials said.
Sun, 25 Sep 1994
JAKARTA (JP): A fire swept through the southern section of the
JAKARTA (JP): A fire swept through the southern section of the Pondok Indah Mall, a posh shopping center in South Jakarta early in the morning yesterday.No casualties were reported in the blaze, which took 17 fire engines, 130 firemen and dozens of security officers more than eight hours to...
Sun, 25 Sep 1994
Tobacco ads ban planned in Pacific
Tobacco ads ban planned in Pacific KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Delegates at a World Health Organization (WHO) meeting say they plan to push Western Pacific governments to ban advertising and sponsorship by cigarette companies by 2000.
Sun, 25 Sep 1994
Business section lends train a touch of class
Business section lends train a touch of classBy Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): It used to be easy to spot the train from Rangkasbitung, West Java, along the numerous tracks at Kota station in downtown Jakarta."It was always the one with the cleanest roof, wiped clean by all the passengers' bottoms.
Sun, 25 Sep 1994
Indonesia's quest for gold at Asiad
Indonesia's quest for gold at AsiadBy Dwiamanta JAKARTA (JP): History always repeats itself, but it is uncertain when Indonesia will emulate its glorious performance 32 years ago in the Asian Games.It was at the fourth Games in 1962 when Indonesia, playing host to Asia's biggest sporting...
Sun, 25 Sep 1994
No water, no worries
No water, no worries JAKARTA (JP): There are a few things I have taken for granted in my life. Electricity, telephones and running water head this list. Living in Jakarta has shaken my belief in these icons of modern living, none more so than when our water supply ran dry a few weeks ago.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Package tour to hero's cemeteries
Package tour to hero's cemeteries JAKARTA: The Minister of Social Services, Inten Suweno, has proposed Rp 3.4 billion (US$1.6 million) to sponsor student study tours to hero cemeteries.She said the unique package tour was initiated out of concern that fewer and fewer young people are interested in...
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
ASEAN claims greater unity with trade zone in 2003
ASEAN claims greater unity with trade zone in 2003 CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Reuter): Southeast Asian economic ministers said they took big steps toward greater unity in annual two-day talks ended yesterday by agreeing to make their planned free trade zone a reality faster.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Mar'ie defends power for tax investigations
Mar'ie defends power for tax investigations JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad yesterday defended the government's proposal to equip the tax directorate general with the power to investigate taxpayers suspected of tax evasion or other possible violations.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Land conflicts hindering industrial estate projects
Land conflicts hindering industrial estate projects JAKARTA (JP): The government's ambitious plan to develop economic growth centers through the establishment of industrial estates has been hampered by the old problem of land appropriation.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Water problem in Jakarta
Water problem in Jakarta I am a visitor here in Jakarta and I come from the Philippines.After staying here for a few days and having seen your business and urban districts in Jakarta, Bandung and Manado I have the impression that Indonesia is enjoying some sort of economic boom.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The buying mood slightly recovered here yesterday in moderate trading, pushing up prices of most consumer-based stocks.The Composite Index, however, continued declining to close yesterday at 512.57, as compared to 513.
Sat, 24 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.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
E. Java PDI still in crisis
E. Java PDI still in crisis SURABAYA, East Java: The central executive board of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) has refused to rescind its decision to choose Soetjipto as the new provincial party chapter chairman.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Agrarian law application hits snag
Agrarian law application hits snag Today is the anniversary of the Agrarian Law popularly known as UUPA. Thirty-four years later, law expert Dr. A.P. Parlindungan reminds us that many of today's land-related cases still reflect the poor understanding of the law, especially among government...
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Dealers of fake vehicle spare parts in custody
Dealers of fake vehicle spare parts in custody JAKARTA (JP): City Police have arrested 10 unauthorized automobile spare part distributors believed to have sold fake spare parts which bear the brand names of the original producers.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Police starts Saturday off
Police starts Saturday off The City Police announced yesterday that it will introduce the five-day work policy starting today as part of the first three- month trial of the extra holiday.During the period all sections under the administrative affairs, including the public relations bureau, will...
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Police bust arms producer
Police bust arms producer BANDUNG, West Java: Police have arrested a man on suspicion of making firearms with a lathe he imported from Taiwan.West Java Deputy Police Chief Brig. Gen. Ali Hanafiah said the authorities arrested the 44-year old man last week after they obtained sufficient information...
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Prosecutors drop charges against Ria Irawan
Prosecutors drop charges against Ria Irawan JAKARTA (JP): Due to a lack of substantial evidence, the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office has dropped the case against starlet Ria Irawan, 24, who was accused of having hampered police investigations of the death of her ex-boyfriend in January.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Governor asks businesses to care for worker safety
Governor asks businesses to care for worker safety JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has underlined the need for company, factory and hotel owners to pay closer attention to the health and work safety of their employees.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Ignorance of social cost
Ignorance of social cost This week no less than 600 students from two primary schools in South Jakarta have had to move to nearby schools due to sound and air pollution.They moved because they could no longer stand the harsh sound of cement mixers, nor the high level of dust stirred up by the...
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Rights campaigners protest increases in restrictions
Rights campaigners protest increases in restrictions JAKARTA (JP): Activists of the Legal Aid Institute Foundation (YLBHI) yesterday took their protest against the recent banning of art performances and seminars straight to the center of power, Golkar, the ruling political organization.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Lampung police sued for wrongful arrest
Lampung police sued for wrongful arrest JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers representing a 13-year old boy have filed for a pretrial hearing with a court in Lampung against the police, citing wrongful arrest of their client.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
State banks entrusted to sell Tansil's firms
State banks entrusted to sell Tansil's firms JAKARTA (JP): Two state banks, Bank Dagang Negara (BDN) and Bank Bumi Daya (BBD), have been entrusted with the management of three companies belonging to convicted businessman Eddy Tansil and have the option to sell them.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Court acquits defendant of murder charge
Court acquits defendant of murder charge JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta District Court has acquitted defendant Ridwan Surya Dhanu of the charge of murdering his clandestine lover in January."The court decided that defendant Ridwan must be acquitted from all charges because there is no strong...
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Petrochemical shortage to continue, analysts say
Petrochemical shortage to continue, analysts say SINGAPORE (AFP): Asia will continue to suffer a shortage of petrochemicals despite feverish efforts to increase capacity to meet rapid economic growth in the region, industry officials and analysts said yesterday.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Sports: Tennis Davis Cup (rerun) 4:05 Film Series 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Traditional Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Tata Busana 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Caller 9:00 World News 9:30 Karya Nada 10:35 Late...
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
`Kiblat' building case postponed
`Kiblat' building case postponed JAKARTA (JP): The parties who claim to own a disputed building on Jl. H. Agus Salim 24, Central Jakarta, have agreed to the appeal of the city administration not to take action that will make handling of the case more difficult.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Vietnam set to join ASEAN
Vietnam set to join ASEAN HANOI (Reuter): Vietnam expects to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) next year and there are no political or economic obstacles to membership, Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cam said yesterday.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Emir Keitta winner of Young Fashion Talent Contest 1994
Emir Keitta winner of Young Fashion Talent Contest 1994By Kunang Helmi Picard JAKARTA (JP): The fashion scene in Indonesia proved itself to be alive and kicking with innovative creativity when the Femina Group staged the 16th Young Fashion Talent Contest on Thursday.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
An extra month's salary
An extra month's salary The decision was long overdue. The decree issued by Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief obligating all companies to pay their workers an extra month's salary each year was hailed as very good news last week.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Students protest high absenteeism
Students protest high absenteeism SALATIGA, Central Java: Hundreds of students of the economic school of the Christian Satya Wacana University staged a protest on Thursday against the management for allowing a high rate of absenteeism among staff lecturers.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Harmoko faces second lawsuit over `Tempo'
Harmoko faces second lawsuit over `Tempo' JAKARTA (JP): In the latest move to protest the government's closure of Tempo news weekly, 50 employees of the defunct magazine have filed a lawsuit against Minister of Information Harmoko, who revoked its publishing license in June.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Goverment wants DPR to stop rift on protectionism
Goverment wants DPR to stop rift on protectionism JAKARTA (JP): The government, which has been widely criticized for its protectionist measures for certain industries, assured yesterday that any future decision on protection will be priorly deliberated by an inter-ministerial team.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
S. Korean president to visit Manila
S. Korean president to visit Manila MANILA (AFP): South Korean President Kim Young-sam will visit the Philippines in November on his way to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Indonesia, Philippine Press Secretary Jesus Sison said here yesterday.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
China denies Taiwan's Vice Premier at Games
China denies Taiwan's Vice Premier at Games BEIJING (Agencies): China yesterday quoted the president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) as saying that it had not invited Taiwan vice premier Hsu Li-teh to attend the Asian Games in Hiroshima next month.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Top ulema ready for debate on new party
Top ulema ready for debate on new party JAKARTA (JP): An influential ulema who planned to form a new political party, following his organization's defeat in the recent chairmanship election of the United Development Party (PPP), has softened his stance.K.H.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Japan, Syria in final showdown at U-19 c'ship
Japan, Syria in final showdown at U-19 c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Syria and Japan lock horns tomorrow for the 29th Asian Youth Under-19 soccer championship title after each won semifinal matches at Senayan stadium last night.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Is idealism dying?
Is idealism dying?From Pikiran RakyatOn reading Dr. Ruslan Abdulgani's article titled Erosion of Nationalism in Indonesian Society I feel compelled to express my concern.The tide of individualism and materialism are constantly eroding the rock of nationalism and patriotism.
Sat, 24 Sep 1994
Fruit farmers will get low-interest loans
Fruit farmers will get low-interest loans JAKARTA (JP): The government has designated a number of banks to provide loans to farmers carrying a low interest rate for the development of the horticultural industry.