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Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Noodle factory pollution
Noodle factory pollutionFrom KompasOn behalf of residents of Taman Manggis Permai housing complex in Depok, south of Jakarta, we would like to express our aversion concerning the dumping of toxic chemical elements into a nearby river by a noodle factory, PT IJ, and a chemical factory PT N located...
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Al Arqam prospers by being apolitical
Al Arqam prospers by being apoliticalBy Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): The huge words "Love Abuya, love whom (God) loves" is written across a clean and well-managed living room of the Java branch office of the Malaysia-based Al Arqam in Jakarta.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Kochi invites Indonesia to use its ports
Kochi invites Indonesia to use its ports JAKARTA (JP): The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Japanese town of Kochi yesterday offered an opportunity to Indonesia to use its ports as a gateway of plywood and seafood exports to Japan.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to close higher on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday after the Composite Index gained 1.53 points on Friday. The index further increases to 462.47 yesterday from 461.82 on Friday.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 TV Series: International Family Classic 4:30 Science and Technology 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Belief in God the Almighty 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Talk Show:...
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Konimex gets $20m loan
Konimex gets $20m loan SINGAPORE (AFP): France's Banque Nationale de Paris signed an agreement yesterday to lead manage a US$20 million medium-term loan for the expansion of a privately-owned Indonesian pharmaceutical company.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Ragunan Zoo to build dome cage to lure more visitors
Ragunan Zoo to build dome cage to lure more visitors JAKARTA (JP): In order to lure more visitors the management of the Ragunan zoological garden, in South Jakarta, plans to build a giant dome cage on a 1.6-hectare plot of land to house Prima satwa (Prime Animals) from the country's 27 provinces.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Economic rulings needed to conform with GATT
Economic rulings needed to conform with GATT JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to introduce economic regulations to conform with the new principles of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which will go into effect early next year, Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
People protest deafening sound from Ramayana's loudspeakers
People protest deafening sound from Ramayana's loudspeakers BOGOR (JP): The Ramayana Department Store has stopped their noisy advertising following strong protests from residents living in the vicinity over the deafening sound from the store's loudspeakers.R.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
No bus fare hike: Haryanto
No bus fare hike: Haryanto Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto affirmed that there would be no increase in fares of city buses this year despite the demands made by several bus companies to double it from Rp 300 (13 US cents) to Rp 750.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
ABRI told to be more proactive
ABRI told to be more proactive JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat yesterday urged the Armed Forces (ABRI) to be more "proactive", especially in facing criticism at home and abroad.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
New firm to supply workers to S'pore, KL
New firm to supply workers to S'pore, KL JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-five companies that have been supplying Indonesian workers to Singapore and Malaysia have merged into a single company to give them a strong edge in the highly competitive business.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
UNDP to aid soybean seed project
UNDP to aid soybean seed project JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) yesterday signed an agreement on the provision of US$981,825 in grants for the improvement of Indonesia's soybean seed production and marketing in some provinces.The agreement was signed by Fritz H.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Post Office levy
Post Office levy In my letter (Post Office levy, The Jakarta Post, July 5, 1994) about a horrendous levy on a videocassette sent to me from England, I promised to let readers know the outcome of my complaint to the Post Office.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Professor's allowance
Professor's allowanceFrom Bisnis IndonesiaAccording to the Circulation of the Directorate General of the State Budget, university professors who are over 60 are entitled to receive the structural allowance, a bonus given to persons in leadership positions which is applicable for civil servants of...
Tue, 19 Jul 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.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
World silver medalist set for Indonesia Open
World silver medalist set for Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): American world championship silver medalist Andre Cason is expected to run the 100m race at the Indonesia Open track and field invitational meet slated for July 30 at the Madya Senayan stadium.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Miss Universe raises Rp 4m
Miss Universe raises Rp 4m JAKARTA: Visiting Miss Universe' 94 Sushmita Sen raised some Rp 4 million from donors for victims of recent tidal waves in East Java during a visit to a shopping center in Jakarta on Sunday.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Two-year-old murder solved
Two-year-old murder solved Police said yesterday that they have arrested a man believed to have killed a resident of Cipinang Melayu, East Jakarta, two years ago.The suspect, Daniel Gonta alias Deni, who is being charged for the murder of a new mother, was caught on Friday at his parents' house...
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Kedungombo land compensation
Kedungombo land compensationFrom KompasThe recent Kompas report on land compensation relating to the construction of the Kedungombo reservoir in Central Java reminds me of Kedungrejo village where my mother-in-law lives.Sam, who had no schooling during her childhood, had a house on a 0.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Australia defends RI's rights approach
Australia defends RI's rights approach CANBERRA (AFP): Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans yesterday defended his government's approach to Indonesia over human rights in East Timor province.Yesterday was the anniversary of the former Portuguese colony's integration with Indonesia in 1976.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Fire at Jaya Konstruksi angers local residents
Fire at Jaya Konstruksi angers local residents JAKARTA (JP): The Cipinang, East Jakarta, residents who lived near the storehouse of PT Jaya Konstruksi said they would file complaints against the construction company over Saturday's blaze at the company saying that it endanger their premises.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Tempo's `successor' must have editorial independence
Tempo's `successor' must have editorial independence JAKARTA (JP): Any magazine which succeeds the now defunct Tempo must have complete editorial independence, including freedom to accommodate public opinion, two members of the magazine's former management says.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Yen appreciation to slow RI's growth: Economists
Yen appreciation to slow RI's growth: Economists JAKARTA (JP): The sharp appreciation of the Japanese yen against major currencies and the rupiah will affect this year's growth of Indonesia's economy, economists say.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Villagers want fast compensation
Villagers want fast compensation SEMARANG, Central Java: Displaced villagers who recently were vindicated in the Supreme Court in their fight for higher compensation are pushing for an early execution of the decision.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Natsir's thoughts still relevant today, seminar told
Natsir's thoughts still relevant today, seminar told JAKARTA (JP): Although Mohammad Natsir passed away in February of last year, the fruits of his thought are still alive and relevant for Indonesians today.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Fishery investment up
Fishery investment up JAKARTA (JP): Domestic investments in the fishery industry increased by 25.7 percent to Rp 997.18 billion (US$453.65 million) as of last November from Rp 777 billion as of the end of 1992.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Puppet Show 3:00 Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mystery 4:30 Student Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Wayang Appreciation 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 9:00 World News...
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Religious intellectual groups urged to pool their resources
Religious intellectual groups urged to pool their resources JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is urging religion-based intellectual organizations, whose existence has been criticized as fostering sectarian politics in Indonesia, to pool their resources to help with national development.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Nine killed in Cakung road accident
Nine killed in Cakung road accident JAKARTA (JP): Nine people were killed and ten others injured in a collision between a bus and a truck on the Cakung-Cikunir tollway, East Jakarta, on Saturday night.Not all of the victims could be identified, said sources at the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital,...
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Noodle firm helps boost the lackluster JSX market
Noodle firm helps boost the lackluster JSX marketBy Sigma Batara JAKARTA (JP): Indofood Sukses Makmur's debut on the Jakarta Stock Exchange last week provided a boost to the lackluster market, which has been on a drift for quite sometime. Further, the U.S. consumer price index rise of 0.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Government presents dossier of fourth Bapindo suspect
Government presents dossier of fourth Bapindo suspect JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's office turned over the dossier of the former Bapindo President Subekti Ismaun to the South Jakarta District Court on Saturday. He is the fourth suspect to be tried in connection with the Rp 1.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Mien does it again
Mien does it again JAKARTA: Mien Sugandhi was reappointed as head of the powerful MKGR, one of the main factions in Golkar, at the group's congress in Jakarta on Saturday.Mien, who is also the state minister of women affairs, heads the 66-person executive board which was named at the conclusion of...
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Foreigners' legal case and mine
Foreigners' legal case and mineFrom RepublikaPolice operation dubbed operasi justisi detained me because I failed to show my identity card on July 6, 1994 at 11 a.m. in front of KFC, Jl. Ciputat Raya, Kebayoran Lama, Jakarta.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
`Tribal Tech ' dresses up bad Rock as Jazz
`Tribal Tech ' dresses up bad Rock as JazzBy David Zweifler JAKARTA (JP): The night of Jazz at Ratu Plaza concert hall Saturday was one of old favorites, followed by new disappointments.The Bubby Chen trio was the first act and -- like always -- they were solid, playing some great old Jazz...
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Two-day seminar on national law
Two-day seminar on national law More than 120 experts from various fields are scheduled to attend a two-day seminar on national law which opens today at the Shangrila Hotel, Central Jakarta.Dr. Kastorius Sinaga, the project officer of the 5th seminar on national law, told The Jakarta Post over the...
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
JSX to get computer terminals
JSX to get computer terminals JAKARTA (JP): PT Berca Hardayaperkasa will install at least 290 computer terminals in the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), says a company executive.Berca's president, Johannes A.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Tip on three useful Winword 6.0 buttons
Tip on three useful Winword 6.0 buttons JAKARTA (JP): Winword 6.0 comes with a plethora of tool buttons to help you accomplish your tasks easily. Today, let's have a look at three of them that are very useful for creating a heavily formatted document.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Miss Universe sees her success as one for all women
Miss Universe sees her success as one for all womenBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): What is the essence of a woman ?"A child originally comes from a mother. A mother is a woman who shows men the meaning of devotion and unconditional love.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Scapegoat ploy no help in sex case: Prosecutor
Scapegoat ploy no help in sex case: Prosecutor JAKARTA (JP): The prosecutor in a sexual harassment case has told judges at the South Jakarta District Court to disregard the defense's claim that the defendant, a rector, was no more than a scapegoat in a bid to take over his educational institution.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Deficit strikes again
Deficit strikes again In the wake of announcing that the United Development Party (PPP) is to convene a national congress next month, PPP chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum last week disclosed that his party needs at least Rp 1.5 billion for the convention but only has Rp 100 million in its coffers.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Slimmer, non-smoking Alatas back in action
Slimmer, non-smoking Alatas back in action JAKARTA (JP): After nearly two months out of action, a slimmer Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas returned to work on Saturday, promising that he is giving up smoking.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Leading haj tour operator suspended for six months
Leading haj tour operator suspended for six months JAKARTA (JP): PT Tiga Utama Cahaya Makmur, a leading haj pilgrimage tour organizer, has been suspended for six months by the government.The decision, reported by the Antara news agency, came after Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher openly...
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Indonesians shine in Konica c'ships
Indonesians shine in Konica c'ships SINGAPORE (Agencies): Indonesia took the lion's share of the five titles when it won the men's singles and doubles at Konica Open badminton championships yesterday, with South Korea, Denmark and China sharing the other three.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Universalist Takdir dies at 86
Universalist Takdir dies at 86 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia lost one of its most influential literary figures with the death of veteran writer Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana here yesterday morning. He was 86 years old.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Firearms licensing to follow stricter requirements: Hendro
Firearms licensing to follow stricter requirements: Hendro JAKARTA (JP): In the aftermath of the recent shooting incident involving Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Hendropriyono, the military said they would impose tighter control of firearms and procedures for the issuance of their licenses.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Ex-Jakarta residents told to convert IDs
Ex-Jakarta residents told to convert IDs The secretary of the Bogor regency administration, Mohamad Dasuki, told ex-Jakarta residents who live in the regency, including those who stay in the suburbs bordering Jakarta such as Cinere, to convert their identity cards.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Dutchman gets three years for drug trafficking
Dutchman gets three years for drug trafficking JAKARTA (JP): Dutchmen Christian van den Bosch was sentenced by the Central Jakarta district court on Saturday to three years imprisonment for drug trafficking.Christian is also obliged by the court to pay a court fee of Rp 5 million (US$ 2,300).
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Indonesia urged to show more support for Moro rebels
Indonesia urged to show more support for Moro rebels JAKARTA (JP): Two hundred Moslem students discussed the plight of the secessionist Moro front in the southern Philippines here on Saturday and decided to display more "solidarity" toward the cause.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Motorola appoints agent
Motorola appoints agent JAKARTA (JP): Motorola International Inc. of the United States has appointed PT Telpressindo Raharja as sole distributor of its cellular accessories in Indonesia.David Bradich, Motorola's representative for Asia-Pacific cellular subscriber division, said that Telpressindo...