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Tue, 14 Jun 1994
Foresaking high paying job paid off for Carrick
Foresaking high paying job paid off for CarrickBy Prapti Widinugraheni Ambassador Roger J. Carrick is ending his term as head of the British mission in Indonesia this month. The ambassador granted a request for an interview with The Jakarta Post to discuss his personal background and to...
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
Minister Alatas undergoes quadruple bypass operations
Minister Alatas undergoes quadruple bypass operations JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas had four bypass operations in Melbourne yesterday, according to Indonesian Ambassador to Australia Sabam Siagian.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
Tarmizi Taher names culprit for haj mess
Tarmizi Taher names culprit for haj mess JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher blamed last month's controversy over the sending of haj pilgrims, which at one time nearly threatened to become a diplomatic row with Saudi Arabia, on a leading tour operator.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
TV Today
TV TodayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 TV Series: Huckleberry Finn 4:30 Science Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country: Bali 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Open University 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Horizon 8:05 Modern Drama: Mata Kail...
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
Thai govt to face test on the streets
Thai govt to face test on the streets BANGKOK (AFP): The Thai government faces its biggest street protests since 1992 tomorrow when a huge gathering is planned in front of parliament to support a pro-democracy hunger striker.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
President's warning
President's warning President Soeharto warned the media about inaccurate reporting about the purchase of the German warships. The president said if the warning did not work, then action should be taken.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
Women's role in society
Women's role in society Most of us who have been faithfully watching the news on television in the past few days are no doubt aware that at this very moment an important international meeting is taking place in Jakarta to discuss the role of women in development.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
Dengue may be more serious this year
Dengue may be more serious this year JAKARTA (JP): A municipal health official has revealed that despite the successful war against the hemorrhagic fever, the number of sufferers in Jakarta this year is expected to rise.In an interview with The Jakarta Post, Dr.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices, which leapt aboard a downward trend two weeks ago, continued to fall yesterday on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday.The broad-based Composite Index lost 0.03 point to close at 483.02 from 483.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
Bekasi man arrested for love affair murder
Bekasi man arrested for love affair murder JAKARTA (JP): Bekasi police have arrested a 37-year-old man believed to have murdered an employee of a subdistrict administration office in Central Jakarta, who was having an illicit love affair with his married sister.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
KONI requires Rp 3 billion from businessmen
KONI requires Rp 3 billion from businessmen JAKARTA (JP): The national sports governing body (KONI) has asked businessmen to cover the Rp 3 billion (US$1.4 million) deficit in its budget for Indonesian Asian Games teams' preparations.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
The stars to watch: 1. The libero
The stars to watch: 1. The liberoBy Richard Pedler JAKARTA (JP): While defensive sweepers have been around since catenaccio won the Internazionale team of Helenio Herrera few friends but two Champions' Cups (1964-5), the pioneering attacking libero was a German, Franz Beckenbauer.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
Deadlocked talks not to hurt textile exports to U.S.
Deadlocked talks not to hurt textile exports to U.S. JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian textile and garment exports to the United States will not be disrupted despite the failure of the second round of bilateral textile negotiations in Bali last week, the trade ministry announced yesterday.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
Mosquito killer fan
Mosquito killer fanFrom Media IndonesiaA new product called Moskiler (Mosquito killer), a fan which kills mosquitoes can now be found in the market. Excited by the interesting comments of the seller, I bought one and the device proved to be satisfactory and effective.However, I question the price.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
Former Bapindo bosses break ranks in court
Former Bapindo bosses break ranks in court JAKARTA (JP): Two former Bapindo directors, who had been giving uniform answers in their testimony over the loan fraud at the government bank, broke ranks in court for the first time yesterday.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
PNP to acquire its own air force
PNP to acquire its own air force MANILA (AFP): The Philippine National Police (PNP) plan to acquire their own aircraft and boats, starting with eight light planes and a helicopter, Interior Secretary Rafael Alunan said here yesterday.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
Tiger's infiltration leaves 12 dead
Tiger's infiltration leaves 12 dead COLOMBO (AFP): A Tamil Tiger infiltration of Sri Lanka's main northern naval base and the "friendly fire" killing of three home guards were among the incidents causing 12 deaths in continuing political violence, officials said yesterday.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
RP, U.S. close to extradition pact
RP, U.S. close to extradition pact MANILA (Reuter): The Philippines and the United States are close to an agreement on an extradition treaty and a pact to cooperate against crime, the Philippine justice minister said yesterday.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
City is always thirsty
City is always thirsty The rapid population growth and the high migration rate from rural areas into Jakarta has led to acute shortages of drinking water in the capital city every year, a study conducted by the School of Technology at the University of Indonesia says.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
More firms sought for student holiday jobs
More firms sought for student holiday jobs JAKARTA (JP): Deputy governor in charge of welfare affairs RS Museno yesterday called for a greater number of private firms to provide apprenticeships to high school students during the holidays.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
Australia's `invasion' of Indonesia aims to please on every front
Australia's `invasion' of Indonesia aims to please on every front JAKARTA (JP): The news has been in the air for quite some time now... the "invasion" of Indonesia by Australia on all fronts.Worry not. It isn't an invasion that involves bombs, guns, and other means of destruction.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
Asian cable accord sought
Asian cable accord sought TOKYO (Kyodo): KDD has filed for permission to join with telecommunications firms in 27 other countries to build an underwater fiber-optics communication cable system, stretching some 12,000 kilometers in the Asia-Pacific region, the Japanese international...
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
Replacement at City Police
Replacement at City Police A number of top officers at City Police Headquarters will formally assume new posts in a ceremony Thursday.They will assume charge of the offices of financial affairs, the traffic directorate, crime investigation and information affairs.Head of the Financial Affairs Brig.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
Dragon-boat team cuts tour short
Dragon-boat team cuts tour short JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian dragon boat team, whose winning streak was extended after a victory in the Singapore World Invitational Dragon Boat '94 championship over the weekend, were forced to cut their international tour short due to insufficient funds.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
Government plans tighter control on soybean prices
Government plans tighter control on soybean prices JAKARTA (JP): The government will tighten control of soybean prices on the domestic market in a bid to encourage farmers to intensify and expand production to reduce dependence on imports, an official says.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
Ten points on the environment for Indonesian business executives
Ten points on the environment for Indonesian business executivesBy Bruce E. Marsh JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian businesses and industries are being bombarded with environmental jargons such as the Bapedal Business Performance Rating, WALHI, HIDUP, eco-labeling, clean production, green products, ISO...
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
Panggang Islet remains isolated
Panggang Islet remains isolated The people of Pulau Panggang and its neighboring islets remain isolated from Jakarta due to a lack of transportation.The boats which connect the islets with the city depart from Muara Karang harbor in North Jakarta without a schedule because they wait for enough...
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
Sudjana estimates upsurge in oil prices will continue
Sudjana estimates upsurge in oil prices will continue JAKARTA (JP): Oil prices, which have been increasing this year, are expected to continue rising due to better compliance by OPEC members with their output quotas, a minister says.
Tue, 14 Jun 1994
Bank Bira offers 20 million shares to the public
Bank Bira offers 20 million shares to the public JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bira, one of Indonesia's oldest private banks, will offer 25 percent of its enlarged 80 million shares to the public in early July.The bank's president, Frans Limas, said in a presentation for securities analysts and brokers...
Mon, 13 Jun 1994
Police warn of dangerous car items
Police warn of dangerous car items JAKARTA (JP): A senior city traffic police officer has called on vehicle owners to no longer install useless additional items on their cars which could only endanger other road users.City Police Traffic Directorate Head Col.
Mon, 13 Jun 1994
Indonesia, Vatican will defend traditional view about sex
Indonesia, Vatican will defend traditional view about sex JAKARTA (JP): In the current run up to the world conference on population in Cairo this September, Indonesia has joined forces with The Vatican and many Latin American countries to defend the view that sex should only be for the purposes of...
Mon, 13 Jun 1994
Suspected killer of Marsinah faces 20 years
Suspected killer of Marsinah faces 20 years JAKARTA (JP): Government prosecutors are demanding 20 years imprisonment for the businessman who they believe masterminded the murder of labor activist Marsinah in May of last year.
Mon, 13 Jun 1994
U.S. to help stem drug flow from Golden Triangle
U.S. to help stem drug flow from Golden Triangle KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The United States has expressed willingness to help countries in the Asia-Pacific region stem the flow of drugs from the Golden Triangle, Malaysian newspapers reported yesterday.
Mon, 13 Jun 1994
Steady Safe plans to offer 11.65 million new shares
Steady Safe plans to offer 11.65 million new shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Steady Safe, a company operating taxicabs and buses in the greater Jakarta area, will offer 11.65 million new shares accounting for 19.75 percent of its enlarged common stocks to the public later this month.
Mon, 13 Jun 1994
House members blast lobbysts for power projects
House members blast lobbysts for power projects JAKARTA (JP): Amidst the lingering controversy over the March awarding of three power plant projects to foreign contractors, legislators have attacked the lobbyists and brokers who they say inflated the prices of the projects and undermined...
Mon, 13 Jun 1994
Govt keeps transportation tariff control
Govt keeps transportation tariff control JAKARTA (JP): The government will maintain control over the pricing of transportation-related services even though foreign investors are allowed to take majority shares in these sectors, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanurtirto said.
Mon, 13 Jun 1994
Some wave victims are still waiting for disaster relief
Some wave victims are still waiting for disaster relief JAKARTA (JP): As massive relief aid poured to East Java for the victims of this month's devastating tidal waves, reports began to emerge that some of the intended recipients were left hungry because food is not reaching them fast enough.
Mon, 13 Jun 1994
Anti-poverty program launched for least-developed areas
Anti-poverty program launched for least-developed areasBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): The quietness of Tidung, a coral island in the Seribu Island chain, was broken last Sunday by the arrival of Governor Surjadi Soedirdja and entourage, who came to launch the so-called "Inpres Desa Tertinggal"...
Mon, 13 Jun 1994
Half of pilgrims have returned
Half of pilgrims have returned JAKARTA (JP): Over 50 percent of 165,000 Indonesian pilgrims have returned home from Mecca aboard 210 flights, the Ministry of Religious Affairs said yesterday.Today, 10 flights of wide-bodied planes are expected to land in Jakarta, Surabaya and Medan, North Sumatra,...
Mon, 13 Jun 1994
Westinghouse opens nuclear engineering center in Indonesia
Westinghouse opens nuclear engineering center in Indonesia MONROEVILLE, Philadelphia (UPI): Westinghouse Electric Corp. said it will open its first overseas nuclear engineering center in Indonesia that will provide detailed engineering for an advanced nuclear reactor in that country.
Mon, 13 Jun 1994
Citra celebrates in its oil output
Citra celebrates in its oil output JAKARTA (JP): PT Citra Patenindo Nusa Pratama (CPNP) has succeeded in increasing the production of its three oil fields in South Sumatra from 1,600 barrels per day in 1993 to 2,000 barrels today.
Mon, 13 Jun 1994
Jazz musicians seeks official appreciation
Jazz musicians seeks official appreciation JAKARTA (JP): Jazz music is slowly receiving more appreciation from the public and the mass media, but none whatsoever from the government, according to one of the country's leading jazz players.
Mon, 13 Jun 1994
Bourne-Sircombe put first in Medan
Bourne-Sircombe put first in Medan JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion Possum Bourne of New Zealand was placed on top of the seeding list issued by FIA, the world automotive governing body, for the Medan Rally due to start on Friday in this North Sumatra capital.
Mon, 13 Jun 1994
S. Asia boosts rice output
S. Asia boosts rice output LOS BANOS, Philippines (AFP): South and Southeast Asia's less hospitable rain-fed lands are likely to start in efforts to boost rice harvests and ease a projected supply crunch by the turn of the century, scientists say.
Mon, 13 Jun 1994
Ciputra awards bonuses to Uber, Thomas Cuppers
Ciputra awards bonuses to Uber, Thomas Cuppers JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) said they will not interfere in the internal policy of each club who are giving rewards to its shuttlers who were on the winning Thomas Cup and Uber Cup squads.
Mon, 13 Jun 1994
Kalimantan's bridge pair won
Kalimantan's bridge pair won JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian bridge virtuosos Jusuf and Henry from Pontianak, West Kalimantan came unchallenged with a score of 1,755 in the Indonesian leg of the Ninth Epson Worldwide Bridge Tournament for 1994, the world's biggest bridge tournament to date.
Mon, 13 Jun 1994
KL to build large port
KL to build large port KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Taiwanese company has announced plans to build a large port in southern Malaysia's Malacca state, in what local officials said yesterday could be a major boost to the state's industrial fortunes.
Mon, 13 Jun 1994
Farm commodity producer to go public
Farm commodity producer to go public JAKARTA (JP): PT Prasidha Aneka Niaga, an agriculture commodity processor and exporter, will offer 30 million shares or 25 percent of its total common stocks to the public later next month.
Mon, 13 Jun 1994
Unemployment conflicts with Operation Cleansing
Unemployment conflicts with Operation Cleansing JAKARTA (JP): The ongoing Operation Cleansing will not be able to completely crack down on crime as long as unemployment prevails, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja says.
Mon, 13 Jun 1994
Education vital to alleviating traffic-jams
Education vital to alleviating traffic-jams JAKARTA (JP): A former police traffic director has identified community training and education as the most effective ways to ease Jakarta's traffic problems.Brig. Gen. (ret.