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Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Navy seeks missing boat
Navy seeks missing boat JAKARTA: The navy is searching for a boat reported missing with 12 people on board near Mudu Island in the Malacca Straits recently.Navy spokesman Col. Totok M.K. Laksito said yesterday that the vessel went missing during bad weather.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Talent-manager in communist hit list
Talent-manager in communist hit list MANILA (Reuter): A communist hit squad warned the woman who rigged a Philippine film awards ceremony that she had been added to their hit list, a local radio station said.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
One killed as typhoon hits RP
One killed as typhoon hits RP MANILA (Reuter): A Panamanian-registered ship sent out distress signals and one person was crushed to death by a falling wall as Typhoon Tim pounded the northern Philippines yesterday, officials said.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Drivers, passengers object to plan of bus fare increase
Drivers, passengers object to plan of bus fare increase JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers' Foundation (YLKI), drivers of medium-sized buses and their passengers have all objected to the plan of the Organization of City Public Transportation Owners (Organda) to increase the bus fare from Rp 300...
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Professor named acting boss of Muhammadiyah
Professor named acting boss of Muhammadiyah JAKARTA (JP): Amien Rais, an outspoken professor from Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, was elected acting chairman of Muhammadiyah, one of Indonesia's most influential Moslem organizations.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Water stoppage in
Water stoppage in West, North Jakarta The City Water Company, PAM Jaya, stopped water supply to some areas in West Jakarta and North Jakarta for three days starting Saturday evening due to installation of a water main near the Pejompongan, Central Jakarta, treatment plant.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Advertisement on RCTI
Advertisement on RCTIFrom PelitaOn June 19, 1994, I was shocked to watch a vulgar advertisement on RCTI showing a condom. Please, RCTI, be more selective in broadcasting advertisements. This does not mean that I am against contraceptive devices being advertised on TV, but this should be done in...
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Tokyo Electric's relocation
Tokyo Electric's relocation TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Tokyo Electric Co. Ltd. plans to shift most of its computing scale and bar code printer production to plants in Indonesia and Singapore within the next three years, a spokesman said yesterday.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Dossier of Subekti will be sent to court
Dossier of Subekti will be sent to court JAKARTA (JP): The dossier of one more key suspect in the Rp 1.3 trillion (US$620 million) loan scam at the state-owned bank Bapindo is expected to be turned over to a Jakarta court of justice this week.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Floods destroy bridges
Floods destroy bridges PALU, Central Sulawesi: While several provinces are suffering from severe droughts, major floods have hit this area, destroying two bridges linking Banggai and Toili.Spokesman of the local Public Works office, Moeljoto, said the two bridges, which were 100 and 60 meters in...
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
ICMI wants to work with non-Islamic groupings
ICMI wants to work with non-Islamic groupings JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Association of Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) B.J. Habibie Saturday emphasized the need for ICMI to strengthen cooperation with organizations of other faiths.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Will Towil disclose Sumarlin's role?
Will Towil disclose Sumarlin's role?By Rudy Madanir JAKARTA (JP): Did J.B. Sumarlin really overrule the decision by the directors of Bapindo to cut their losses with Eddy Tansil's loans in June 1992?The question is expected to be answered by Sumarlin himself when he testifies beginning today in the...
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Indonesia dominates Malaysia Open
Indonesia dominates Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia cemented its supremacy in the badminton world by sweeping three titles at the US$180,000 Malaysian Open in Johor Baru yesterday, a precise repetition of last year's feat.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Two trawlers impounded
Two trawlers impounded JAKARTA: The Navy's fleet which oversees security in the western region has impounded two Malaysian trawlers near Aruah Island in the Straits of Malacca.The two trawlers, according to a navy spokesman, Lt. Col. J.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Children need parental guidance on movies: Activist
Children need parental guidance on movies: Activist JAKARTA (JP): Five-year-old Monty has seen them all, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and on Friday he saw The Lion King, Walt Disney's latest production.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Armed Forces legislators regret media ban
Armed Forces legislators regret media ban JAKARTA (JP): Legislators from the Armed Forces on Saturday supported journalists' efforts to lift a media ban by saying that they will seek a congenial solution.They also urged the journalists to file a law suit against the government.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Vulnerability in Diversity
Vulnerability in Diversity President Soeharto has said preserving unity in the multi- cultural society of Indonesia is a major task of strategic importance. Every citizen and group of citizens in the country ought to be aware of the vulnerability that is inherent in our diversity.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Drought not to cause shortage of rice due to adequate supply
Drought not to cause shortage of rice due to adequate supply JAKARTA (JP): This year's long dry season is unlikely to cause a food shortage because the 800,000 tons of rice borrowed by foreign countries guarantees an adequate domestic supply, an official said.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. World Cup 1994, rerun 4:30 Student Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Environment report 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 World reports 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series: Vander Valk 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:35 Late News 11:00 Film: The...
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Implementation of closed-door policy difficult
Implementation of closed-door policy difficult JAKARTA (JP): More than two months after the policy requiring public transit vehicles to have their doors closed while in motion was introduced, bus drivers are still complaining.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Citra Lamtorogung to build new airport in North Sumatra
Citra Lamtorogung to build new airport in North Sumatra JAKARTA (JP): PT Citra Lamtorogung Persada, a company owned by President Soeharto's eldest daughter Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana, has won a contract to build a US$600 million airport near Medan, the capital of North Sumatra.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Hotel competition in Anyer to get fiercer
Hotel competition in Anyer to get fiercer ANYER, West Java (JP): The hotel industry around the Sunda Strait will get fiercer in the near future as several star-rated resorts and hotels are now under construction, an executive says.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Minor reshuffle at city police
Minor reshuffle at city police The head of the vehicular registration and identification office of the traffic directorate of the city police, Lt. Col. Miyanto, inducted three new senior officers on Saturday as part of a reshuffle at the directorate.Maj.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Suspect gets deadline to return stolen funds
Suspect gets deadline to return stolen funds JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta Mayor Sudarsono has set a deadline for SU, an employee of the mayoralty education office who allegedly embezzled Rp 153 million funds which was earmarked for paying overtime to public primary school teachers, to return the...
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Meager wages must not dampen spirit, teachers told
Meager wages must not dampen spirit, teachers told JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno closed the 17th congress of the All Indonesian Teachers Union (PGRI) Saturday, hoping that teachers would maintain dedication despite their low wages.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Ties, leather on exhibition
Ties, leather on exhibition JAKARTA (JP): The Italian Trade Commission, in cooperation with Franco Perrelli of Italy, will hold a two-day exhibition on ties, leather belts and other leather articles at its office here on July 18-19.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Our debt burden
Our debt burden It is a relief to hear that the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) last week committed US$ 5.2 billion in new loans and grants to Indonesia for the current fiscal year. With this commitment, Indonesia is more assured of financing its development plan for the current fiscal year.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Tear gas ends protest
Tear gas ends protest SEMARANG, Central Java: A protest staged by employees of the PT Queen Setyabudi company was broken up yesterday after the police threw tear gas into the crowd.The protesters were demanding that the company pay them transport, meal and overtime allowances.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Dutch defendant may get six years for drug deals
Dutch defendant may get six years for drug deals JAKARTA (JP): A state prosecutor has asked the Central Jakarta District Court to sentence Dutch national Christian van den Bosch, who is being tried on drug trafficking charges, to six years imprisonment.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Water level drops at dams
Water level drops at dams SURABAYA, East Java: The water level has dropped significantly in some multi-purpose reservoirs as droughts are worsening in across the province.In several major reservoirs, water levels have dropped by an average of 17 centimeters, an agriculture official said.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Electricity and water
Electricity and waterFrom Media IndonesiaThe Wanabakti forest complex in Bogor, West Java, is included in the electricity network of the state electricity company, PLN, of Bogor. But we get our water from the drinking water company, PAM, in Jakarta.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Police seize noodles as health precaution
Police seize noodles as health precaution TANGERANG (JP): The Curug subprecinct police have confiscated 20 packages of onion flavored instant noodles from a nearby stall as a precaution against suspected food poisoning which has recently inflicted eight people in the area.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Tunnel in West Sumatra
Tunnel in West SumatraFrom NeracaI read a report on the existence of a tunnel in West Sumatra in the Sunday edition (June 26, 1994) of a newspaper published in Jakarta in the context of tourism promotion.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Robbers wound soldier
Robbers wound soldier An Armed Forces member was severely wounded while he tried to stop a robbery attempt on a public minibus yesterday.First Private Lembette, 30, sustained two severe stab wounds to the chest during a scuffle with four armed men who tried to rob the minibus' passengers, Suara...
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Aceh military seizes 59 tons of marijuana from 37-hectare field
Aceh military seizes 59 tons of marijuana from 37-hectare field JAKARTA (JP): More than 59 tons (130,000 pounds) of ganja, or marijuana, were removed from a 37-hectare field in the province of Aceh last week.Local Military Commandant Lt. Col.
Mon, 11 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.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
More Malay songs, please!
More Malay songs, please!From Media IndonesiaI was deeply impressed by the Berpacu Dalam Melody, a program which involves songs and music, aired on TVRI on Friday evening, July 1, 1994. This time the program was colored by Malay songs, with only a few Western songs as interludes.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Lampung land cases probed
Lampung land cases probed BANDAR LAMPUNG: Three members of the National Commission on Human Rights are investigating five major land disputes in the province.The disputes which involve residents and private companies seeking to appropriate land for development projects in Lampung began years ago.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Military to continue `Operation Cleansing'
Military to continue `Operation Cleansing' JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Hendropriyono said the ongoing Operation Cleansing will continue uninterrupted even if he is no longer in office.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Many accidents
Many accidents in Jl. Daan MogotFrom Media IndonesiaEvery day I pass Jl. Daan Mogot, West Jakarta. Many heavily- loaded trucks use this road making it dangerous for motor- cyclists.Recently, a motor-cyclist was hit by a speeding truck.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
President pledges to use loans for productive plans
President pledges to use loans for productive plans JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto promised here on Saturday that the forthcoming aid from the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) will be used strictly for financing productive development projects.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Job seeker swindled
Job seeker swindledFrom NeracaBeware of the fellow who duped me into giving him money for the promise of a job. He goes from one restaurant to another in the area of Tebet, South Jakarta, offering job openings to the unsuspecting.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Democracy should not lead to loss of self-control: Soeharto
Democracy should not lead to loss of self-control: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto says press freedom and democracy should not make Indonesians lose their self-control.Speaking at the opening ceremony of a national congress of the Indonesian Newspaper Publishers Association (SPS) at the...
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
President Taxi's careless drivers
President Taxi's careless driversFrom KompasOn Sunday, June 26, 1994, at about 2:30 p.m., I was struck by a speeding President Taxi, while riding a GL-Pro motorcycle at low speed at the Jl. Daan Mogot-Jl. Kedoya Raya junction.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Corruption trial dossier finalized
Corruption trial dossier finalized The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office will hand over the dossier of Budi Atin Setiadi in relation to the Rp 2.7 billion (US$1,249,421) embezzlement case at PD Pasar Jaya, the City Market Authority, to the district court at the end of this month.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Price intervention just temporary measure: Bapepam
Price intervention just temporary measure: Bapepam JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) Bacelius Ruru said Saturday that the agency's price intervention is just a temporary measure.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
RI sends condolences to N. Korea
RI sends condolences to N. Korea JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas have joined world leaders in sending messages of condolences and sympathy to the people and government of North Korea over the death of President Kim Il-sung.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Al Arqom Islamic sect leader banned from entering Indonesia
Al Arqom Islamic sect leader banned from entering Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The government will prohibit Al Arqom Islamic sect leader Abuya M. Ashaari from entering Indonesia because his activities have become political concerns in other countries, Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher...
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Eruptions destroy forest preserves
Eruptions destroy forest preserves BANDAR LAMPUNG (JP): A series of eruptions since November 8, 1992, have destroyed all the living creatures and a great part of the nature preserve at the Anak Krakatau volcano in Sunda Straits.
Mon, 11 Jul 1994
Soeharto says forests need to be regreened
Soeharto says forests need to be regreened JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto reminded forest concession holders Saturday of the need for regreening and good control of jungle exploitation.Soeharto told participants of an international seminar on botanical gardens at the State Palace that the...