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Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Thailand okays opening of PLO office
Thailand okays opening of PLO office BANGKOK (Reuter): Farouk Kaddoumi, foreign affairs specialist of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), was to leave Thailand for Vietnam yesterday after winning agreement in principle for a PLO office in Bangkok.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Over 100 public bus drivers pass safe driving course
Over 100 public bus drivers pass safe driving course JAKARTA (JP): A total of 103 bus drivers, with black marks on their records for traffic violations, have passed a city police vehicle safety course.City Police Chief Maj. Gen.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Maximum capacity of future Earth: 2 billion, ecologists say
Maximum capacity of future Earth: 2 billion, ecologists say SAN FRANCISCO (UPI): Even if humans learn to make maximum use of the Earth's dwindling resources, by the year 2100 the planet will only comfortably sustain two billion people -- nearly four billion fewer than the current population.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Around The World
Around The World Walt Disney leader killed ELKO, Nevada, USA (Reuter): Frank Wells, president of Walt Disney Co and one of the architects of its success over the last decade, was killed in a helicopter crash Sunday while returning from a skiing trip in eastern Nevada, officials said.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Georgia, Abkhazia sign accord cease-fire statement, agree on
Georgia, Abkhazia sign accord cease-fire statement, agree on refugees MOSCOW (AFP): Georgia and its breakaway autonomous republic of Abkhazia signed yesterday a cease-fire statement and an agreement for the return of Georgian refugees driven out of Abkhazia late last year.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Tax officials to improve proficiency
Tax officials to improve proficiency JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Tax, in cooperation with the vaunted Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the United States, yesterday started training 35 of its officials to investigate financial frauds.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Biggest trade pact set for signing
Biggest trade pact set for signing PARIS (AFP): More than 120 countries are to gather in Morocco next week to sign the world's most comprehensive trade liberalization agreement since GATT came into being in the aftermath of World War II.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
1. River --- 48 Clarendon, 1 line, 7 cols, l/c
1. River --- 48 Clarendon, 1 line, 7 cols, l/cPortuguese declare war on rising tide of pollution 2. Rhino --- 28 Futura Medium, 1 line, 4 cols, l/cSumatran rhinos are facing extinction 3. Turtle --- 36 Clarendon, 1 line, 5 cols, l/cTopless bar serves as turtle hospital 4.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Distinguished science club fails to impress public
Distinguished science club fails to impress public JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI), a board of the nation's most distinguished scientists, has accomplished little after more than two years in existence, one of its leaders says.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Management turmoil leads to mass exodus at `Sinar'
Management turmoil leads to mass exodus at `Sinar' JAKARTA (JP): Management discord at the six-month-old Sinar weekly centering around former youth minister Abdul Gafur, has led to a walkout of over 20 of its editorial and marketing staff.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Your Letter
Your Letter Male chauvinism? With reference to the article Foreign authors want banning of books stopped (The Jakarta Post, April 2, 1994), firstly, I would like to congratulate The Jakarta Post for giving such an excellent coverage of the visit of PEN American Center's delegation throughout the...
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Silajdzic says Serb murders endanger peace process
Silajdzic says Serb murders endanger peace process SARAJEVO (Reuter): Bosnian Prime Minister Haris Silajdzic said yesterday a new wave of ethnic cleansing in the Bosnian Serb-held north of the country has put a resumption of overall peace talks in doubt.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
More rooms
More rooms for the poor City councilors from commission E on health affairs hope that the Haji Hospital, built by the government to take care of pilgrims in Pondok Gede, Bekasi, will look after the poor.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Management turmoil leads to mass exodus at `Sinar'
Management turmoil leads to mass exodus at `Sinar' JAKARTA (JP): Management discord at the six-month-old Sinar weekly centering around former youth minister Abdul Gafur, has led to a walkout of over 20 of its editorial and marketing staff.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Management turmoil leads to mass exodus at `Sinar'
Management turmoil leads to mass exodus at `Sinar' JAKARTA (JP): Management discord at the six-month-old Sinar weekly centering around former youth minister Abdul Gafur, has led to a walkout of over 20 of its editorial and marketing staff.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
TV Today: Tuesday, April 5, 1994
TV Today: Tuesday, April 5, 1994TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Full House 3:05 Music Program 3:30 Cartoon: Super Friends 4:30 Student Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: Jambi 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News 7:30...
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Distinguished science club fails to impress public
Distinguished science club fails to impress public JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI), a board of the nation's most distinguished scientists, has accomplished little after more than two years in existence, one of its leaders says.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Historical landmark
Historical landmark April 1, 1994, has a special meaning. The date marks the first day of the Sixth Five Year Development Plan, and also the first day of the Second Long-Term Development Plan for the next 25 years.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Lemieux leads Penguins to victory
Lemieux leads Penguins to victory CLEVELAND, Pennsylvania (Reuter): Pittsburgh superstar Mario Lemieux has missed most of the season with injuries but inactivity has not hurt his game any. In just his 18th appearance of the season, Lemieux scored two powerplay goals and had two assists to lead the...
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Drexler leads Blazers into playoffs
Drexler leads Blazers into playoffs EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuter): Clyde Drexler scored 34 points, including three free throws in the final 28 seconds to lead the Portland Trail Blazers into the playoffs with a 109-105 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
France says D-Day vets bookings will be honored
France says D-Day vets bookings will be honored PARIS (Reuter): France, anxious to defuse a row over hotel reservations for forthcoming D-Day ceremonies, said yesterday that no World War II veterans would be pushed out of their Normandy hotels.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Putting it briefly
Putting it briefly Yayuk to set a hat-trick JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top tennis player Yayuk Basuki is eying a hat-trick at the April US$100,000 Indonesia Open women's tennis championships.Yayuk, currently world number 31, is likely to lead the seeds at the third edition of the tennis tournament.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Kim Il-sung solicits Indonesian support
Kim Il-sung solicits Indonesian support JAKARTA (JP): North Korean President Kim Il-sung yesterday sought the support of Indonesia and the 110-nation Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in the rising feud between Pyongyang on one side and the United States and South Korea on the other.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Jaya Real Property to issue 35 million new shares
Jaya Real Property to issue 35 million new shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Jaya Real Property (JRP), a subsidiary of PT Pembangunan Jaya, a major property developer, will issue 35 million new shares in May to finance land acquisition and the development of three satellite city projects.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Malaysia expels correspondent for 'security' reasons
Malaysia expels correspondent for 'security' reasons KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Inter Press Service (IPS), an international news group, yesterday protested the Malaysian government's expulsion of its correspondent over an article deemed by Kuala Lumpur to be a threat to national security.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Banking scandal taints Golkar
Banking scandal taints Golkar JAKARTA (JP): The Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million) scandal surrounding the government-owned Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) has tainted the public image of Golkar, the ruling political organization, its chairman Harmoko concedes.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Polish police fight to rescue reputation
Polish police fight to rescue reputation By Timothy Heritage WARSAW (Reuter): Poland's police force, its hands already full fighting a surge in violent crime, now faces a corruption scandal that threatens to shatter public confidence in its work.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Share prices fall on JSX
Share prices fall on JSX JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) mostly closed lower in heavy trading yesterday after a two-day holiday last Thursday and Friday and the weekend.The broad-based Composite Index lost 6.46 points to close at 485.9 yesterday from 492.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
RP govt protests at rebels' show of force
RP govt protests at rebels' show of force ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (Reuter): The Philippines' southern military chief yesterday protested against an unannounced trip by Moslem rebel chief Nur Misuari and his men before peace talks with the government. Lt. Gen.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
1. Taiwan --- 48 Metro Medium, 3 lines, 3 cols, l/c
1. Taiwan --- 48 Metro Medium, 3 lines, 3 cols, l/cTaiwan, Indonesia advised to start joint projects 2. Currency --- 28 Helvetica Bold Condensed, 1 line, 4 cols, l/cBeijing tightens money grip with new market 3.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
China jails Hong Kong-based reporter, accuses dissident
China jails Hong Kong-based reporter, accuses dissident BEIJING (Reuter): China, taking an uncompromising line on human rights, yesterday defended police action against its best- known dissident and announced it had jailed a Hong Kong-based reporter for 12 years for spying.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
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[Head 24pt helve-bold condensed, 3 lines, 1 col]Walt Disney chief killed in chopper crash ELKO, Nev (Reuter): Frank Wells, president of Walt Disney Co. and one of the architects of its success over the last decade, was killed in a helicopter crash Sunday while returning from a skiing trip in...
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Crenshaw wins Freeport McMoran Classic by three strokes
Crenshaw wins Freeport McMoran Classic by three strokes NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (UPI): Ben Crenshaw fired a 4-under-par 68 Sunday for a three-stroke victory at the US$1.2 million Freeport-McMoran Golf Classic.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
ASEAN At A Glance
ASEAN At A GlanceRamos orders hunt for killers MANILA (Reuter): President Fidel Ramos yesterday ordered a hunt for the killers of former communist leader Leopoldo Mabilangan amid fears the murder might discourage rebels from accepting government offers of amnesty.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Banking scandal taints Golkar
Banking scandal taints Golkar JAKARTA (JP): The Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million) scandal surrounding the government-owned Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) has tainted the public image of Golkar, the ruling political organization, its chairman Harmoko concedes.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Jager embarrassed with winning time at U.S. Nationals
Jager embarrassed with winning time at U.S. Nationals FEDERAL WAY, Washington (Agencies): Three-time Olympian Tom Jager won the 50-meter freestyle at the U.S. Spring National swimming championships on Sunday, but was embarrassed with his performance.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Author Hopkirk sees Central Asia on boil
Author Hopkirk sees Central Asia on boil By Jules Stewart LONDON (Reuter): British historian and writer Peter Hopkirk says a century-old power play for control of Central Asia is once again on the boil, with the Russians looking the front runners.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994
Dollar edged higher in Tokyo
Dollar edged higher in Tokyo TOKYO (Agencies): The dollar edged higher here yesterday, adding to a rally it began in New York late last week on stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data. The greenback closed at 103.77 yen, up 0.07 yen from New York's late rate Friday and up from 0.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Airfare discounters get another reprieve
Airfare discounters get another reprieve JAKARTA (JP): For the second time, the working group of five scheduled domestic air carriers failed to reach an accord, thus delaying the imposition of sanctions for excessive airfare discounting, an industry executive says.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Women's fertility at risk from "silent" sexual disease
Women's fertility at risk from "silent" sexual disease By Steve Hays AMSTERDAM (Reuter): Chlamydia is known in the medical profession as "the silent threat". A sexually transmitted disease without any symptoms, it is one of the biggest causes of infertility in women in the industrialized world.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Surabaya court
Surabaya court frees another tax evasion suspect JAKARTA (JP): The Surabaya District Court has acquitted another businessman accused of tax evasion, thus triggering renewed charges of impropriety.The panel of judges led by Sarwono decided on Saturday to acquit Delip Khumar Gobindram Vasandani due...
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Rangers still on course
Rangers still on course for title after draw GLASGOW, Scotland (UPI): Rangers' 10-match winning streak came to an end when it was held 1-1 by Aberdeen at Ibrox Saturday, but the visitor needed a win to halt the champion's march to a sixth successive title.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
TV Today: Monday, April 4
TV Today: Monday, April 4TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Puppet Show: Peter Pan and the Pirates 3:05 Music Program 3:30 Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 Student Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Technology Program 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: Riau 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings: Hinduism 7:00...
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Democracy and accountability
Democracy and accountability By Afan Gaffar ------------------------------------------------------------------In recent weeks mounting public pressure has built up around two top government officials,who are being urged to resign.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Where to go in Jakarta, April 4
Where to go in Jakarta, April 4 Musico 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.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
JP/3/KETUPAT
JP/3/KETUPAT 63 killed, 104 injured from March 1 to 20 in accidentsJAKARTA (JP): A total of 63 people were killed and 62 seriously injured in traffic accidents here within a three week time period that overlapped the recent Idul Fitri holidays.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Crenshaw, Torrance share lead
Crenshaw, Torrance share lead in Freeport-McMoran Open meet NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (UPI): Ben Crenshaw birdied four holes in a five-hole stretch Saturday to move into a tie with Scotland's Sam Torrance after three rounds of the US$1.2 million Freeport-McMoran Championship.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Possible new arrests in Bapindo case studied
Possible new arrests in Bapindo case studiedJAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's office which is investigating the Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million) loan scam at Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) is still now studying whether or not it has sufficient grounds to arrest three other former directors...
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Ten women, children, die in Natal homestead attack
Ten women, children, die in Natal homestead attack DURBAN, South Africa (AFP): Ten women and children were massacred near Port Shepstone, police said yesterday, in what appeared to be the second Zulu nationalist attack the same day against ANC enclaves in Natal.