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Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Govt must boost political education
Govt must boost political education JAKARTA (JP): The government's current drive to promote human resource development should go beyond simply improving people's skills and cover also their political awareness, intellectuals say.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Kraton festival opens in Yogya amid great fanfare
Kraton festival opens in Yogya amid great fanfare JAKARTA (JP): A grand and colorful festival involving seven royal houses of Java was opened in Yogyakarta on Saturday.The cheery opening ceremony of the Kraton Festival took place on the city's northern square and attracted throngs of locals and...
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
SBSI chief detained for inciting violence
SBSI chief detained for inciting violence JAKARTA (JP): Police have detained Muchtar Pakpahan, the chairman of the outlawed Indonesian Prosperous Workers Union (SBSI), on charges of inciting violence, his colleagues said.Muchtar was picked up from his home on Jl.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Cambodia rejects China Town plan
Cambodia rejects China Town plan PHNOM PENH (Reuter): Cambodia's government has rejected a proposal to create a unique China Town, fearing massive immigration from Hong Kong, the Phnom Penh Post reported.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Metareum gets strong backing
Metareum gets strong backing BANDUNG, West Java: The West Java chapter of the Moslem- oriented United Development Party (PPP) affirmed yesterday they would rally behind Ismail Hasan Metareum's bid to seek re- election as party chairman.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Pomposity (1)
Pomposity (1)From RepublikaI was taken aback by K. H. Hasan Basri's statement concerning Darul Arqam (Republika, Aug. 10, 1994). K. H. Hasan Basri, who is Chairman of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI), said "... wearing turbans, they thought they were great ulemas.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
A Yankee on the run sent home
A Yankee on the run sent home JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian immigration authorities have deported an American citizen who has been on the United States wanted list for a major fraud case since March 1993.James William Miller, 54, was picked up from his hotel room at the Kumbokarno Hotel in Yogyakarta...
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Haryanto reiterates no hike in fares of public transport
Haryanto reiterates no hike in fares of public transport JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto has reiterated that there will be no increase in the fares of public transit vehicles this year.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Citibank targets India
Citibank targets India WASHINGTON (AFP): U.S.-owned Citibank has targeted India as a major credit market, stating in a report that by the year 2000, it will rank second to Southeast Asia in terms of cardholders.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Rainbow Hills is developing US$150m resort
Rainbow Hills is developing US$150m resort BOGOR, West Java (JP): PT Rainbow Hills Development on Saturday started the construction of a five-star Sheraton hotel near its sport, leisure and residential resort currently being built at Citeureup, about 40 kilometers south of Jakarta.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
India wants closer ties with ASEAN
India wants closer ties with ASEAN SINGAPORE (AFP): India wants to become a full dialog partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the earliest opportunity, the Sunday Times newspaper said.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Women's emancipation in RI may be on the wrong track
Women's emancipation in RI may be on the wrong track JAKARTA (JP): Women's emancipation in Indonesia may be on the wrong track as it is giving greater emphasis to women's participation as workers rather than access to the decision- making process, according to an activist.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Water firms will issue bonds to finance projects
Water firms will issue bonds to finance projects JAKARTA (JP): Two state-owned water companies, one in Bogor, West Java, and the other in Surabaya, East Java, plan to offer bonds to the public next year to raise funds for water purification projects.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Home-made guns confiscated
Home-made guns confiscated PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Police in Central Lampung have seized two home-made rifles and arrested the two people they believe are the owners.Spokesman for the southern Sumatra police command, Second Lt.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Surjadi receives best village heads
Surjadi receives best village heads Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has said the visiting best village heads from the country's 27 provinces should see Jakarta in a more balanced way, weighing the metropolis' negative and positive sides, and hence not readily condoning their residents moving to the city.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Religious fanaticism
Religious fanaticism President Soeharto asked intellectual groups to give sincere attention to the national guidelines concerning the role of the religious communities in the nation's development when holding a seminar.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Biggest asset owners
Biggest asset owners Much has been said and discussed previously about the increasingly high concentration of asset ownership and market power in the hands of large business groups in Indonesia and the implications for economic efficiency and even political stability.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Damri operates 27 airport buses
Damri operates 27 airport buses The state-owned bus company (Damri) operates 27 new busses to cater to the public's escalating demand on economic transportation to and from the Soekarno-Hatta international airport.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Ulemas asked to preach about family planning
Ulemas asked to preach about family planning JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Population Haryono Suyono is encouraging religious leaders to help the government promote its "prosperous family movement" campaign.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Lippobank's profit rises
Lippobank's profit rises JAKARTA (JP): PT Lippobank, an affiliate of the Lippo Group, has reported a 52.6 percent increase in after-tax profit to Rp 31.1 billion (US$14.32 million) during the first six months of this year over the same period of last year.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Proton takes 74.5% of the local market
Proton takes 74.5% of the local market KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's national car Proton has raised its share of the domestic car market to 74.5 percent in the first six months of the year as an upbeat automobile industry saw overall sales rising 5.8 percent.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Students Quiz 3:05 Riang Ria 3:20 Soccer: Independence Cup Final (live from Surabaya) 5:30 Regional News 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings: Buddhism 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series: Van der Valk 9:00 World News...
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Human rights
Human rights Millions of Indonesians were killed during the Portuguese, British, Dutch and Japanese bloody 450-year occupation. Fortunately, Soekarno and his compatriot Hatta ended the era when he declared national independence in his home on Aug. 17, 1945.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Weekly Stock Exchange Review
Weekly Stock Exchange Review JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on most counters advanced towards the middle and end of last week after dipping due to profit- taking on Monday.Despite heavy selling, two newcomers which were listed on Monday -- Bank Rama and Wicaksana -- performed better than expected.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Timor prisoners may get clemency
Timor prisoners may get clemency SEMARANG, Central Java: Four political prisoners from East Timor serving hefty jail terms in the Kedungpane prison here may receive clemency from the government.The clemency has been proposed by the correctional house in East Timor's capital of Dili from which the...
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
RI raises diplomatic ties with South Africa
RI raises diplomatic ties with South Africa JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has raised its diplomatic ties with South Africa to a full ambassadorial level although both counties have yet to appoint their respective official ambassadors.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Helpful Garuda
Helpful Garuda I was traveling on a Garuda Airlines flight from Manado to Jakarta, which stops in Ujungpandang. Since I had been on a short business visit to Manado, I was carrying only hand baggage, which consisted of my briefcase and traveling bag.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Tips on how to change CorelDRAW!'s default font
Tips on how to change CorelDRAW!'s default font JAKARTA (JP): Each of us has a different preference as to the font and font size that we want to create our documents with. In most word processing programs, the default is Times or TimesNewRoman.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Soeharto wants comprehensive debt solution
Soeharto wants comprehensive debt solution JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called over the weekend for a comprehensive and final solution for dealing with the crippling debt of developing countries.Speaking at the opening of a three-day ministerial meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM),...
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Dharma Wanita awards scholarships
Dharma Wanita awards scholarships The Dharma Wanita women's organization of the Ministry of Social Services has granted scholarships to 184 students from the less privileged groups of the society. The program is part of the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the organization, the members of...
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
In new move, NU seeks ban on Al Arqam
In new move, NU seeks ban on Al Arqam JAKARTA (JP): Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) withdrew its support for the controversial Al Arqam movement Saturday, joining hands with the Ulemas Council (MUI) in seeking the ban of the Malaysian- based movement.K.H.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Cow crossing
Cow crossingFrom Media IndonesiaOn Saturday July 30 at around 11 a.m. we had a startling experience.Just when we were heading to the Balaraja off ramp, a cow suddenly crossed the toll road. Imagine the screeching from the cars traveling between 70 to 100 kilometer per hour.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Independence Day celebrations bring cheer to Jakartans
Independence Day celebrations bring cheer to JakartansBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): In the increasingly tumultuous bustle of city life, the annual activities of the Aug. 17 Independence Day celebrations provide a welcomed respite for many Jakarta residents.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
RI set to assist in debt management
RI set to assist in debt management JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister of Economy and Finance Saleh Afiff said here yesterday that Indonesia is ready to provide technical assistance to help the least developed countries (LDCs) manage their debts.
Mon, 15 Aug 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, 15 Aug 1994
S. Korea-RI economic ties rapidly expanding
S. Korea-RI economic ties rapidly expanding JAKARTA (JP): The South Korean Ambassador here, Kyung Chul- kim, foresees a further deepening and broadening of bilateral economic cooperation with Indonesia due to the high degree of complementarity in the resource endowment of the two countries.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Setback in Thai deal hurts ties: Australia
Setback in Thai deal hurts ties: Australia CANBERRA (Reuter): Australia said yesterday its defense links with Thailand would be damaged if the Thai army stopped an Australian firm bidding for a major rifle contract because of criticism from human rights groups.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
E. Java PDI has new chair
E. Java PDI has new chair JAKARTA: The central board of executives of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) chose Sucipto Saturday as the new chairman of the party's East Java chapter.The board's intervention was meant to end weeks of uncertainty surrounding the election of the new chapter...
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Pollution
Pollution As an expatriate there are many new customs and ways one tries to get used to in another country. Indonesia is certainly no exception. There is one aspect of Indonesia that I simply cannot understand -- the pollution. It is rampant and everywhere.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Music royalty evaders get stern warning
Music royalty evaders get stern warning JAKARTA (JP): Police warned music royalty evaders to pay what they owe yesterday or face tough punishment."Thus far, we prefer to resort to persuasive measures because we think stricter measures are not yet suitable.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
KL urges tappers to return to work as rubber bounces back
KL urges tappers to return to work as rubber bounces back KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): As rubber prices continue to surge, Malaysia urged smallholders yesterday to go back to tapping three years after they had been encouraged to quit the industry when prices plunged to five-year lows.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
U.S. envoy in Irian
U.S. envoy in Irian JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: U.S. Ambassador Robert L. Barry on Thursday began a visit here during which he will meet with local government and military officials.His itinerary includes a wreath-laying ceremony at the MacArthur Monument in Sentani near here, and also visits to the...
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Remains of MIAs returned
Remains of MIAs returned AMBON, Maluku: The Indonesian Armed Forces on Friday handed over to representatives of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) nine coffins containing the remains of Australian air force officers who died in action during World War II.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Duo-pianists Iravati, Aisha a repeat success
Duo-pianists Iravati, Aisha a repeat successBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): It was almost one year ago that enchanted classical music lovers time and again broke into animated applause after the completion of each rendition at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Risjad Brasali to operate chemical plants
Risjad Brasali to operate chemical plants JAKARTA (JP): Risjad Brasali Industries (RBI), a group of chemical-based companies, will strengthen its industrial activities by operating four new chemical plants worth Rp 500 billion (US$230 million) and establishing a $76 million hydrogen peroxide plant...
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Suggestions
Suggestions I like Byron Black's "corner" and I imagine Indonesian English students find it useful. This is the only English newspaper that I know of, so I would think most foreigners read it. A similar "corner" to help us with the Indonesian language might be appropriate.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Golf course project on Bira Island strongly condemned
Golf course project on Bira Island strongly condemned JAKARTA (JP): The development of a nine hole golf course on Bira Island, North Jakarta, has been strongly condemned by the Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) for completely disregarding the perilous environmental consequences.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Strike leaders get fired
Strike leaders get fired SEMARANG: A local union leader said that many workers who went on strike have been fired by their employers once the disputes were over."This is occurring at many companies in the province," said Tambah Soedjio, head of the local chapter of the All Indonesian Workers Union...
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
National park policy a conundrum
National park policy a conundrumBy Silvia Werner JAKARTA (JP): Creating national parks will not solve the complex problem of conserving forest areas.Areas assigned to become national park land in Indonesia are usually already surrounded, although sparsely, by traditional farmers who are seen as a...
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Protection for new ventures defended
Protection for new ventures defended JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday defended its decision to offer selective protection against imports to new industrial ventures."The basic protection policy stresses the importance of protecting the new industrial ventures," Coordinating Minister for...