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Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Waste decree has many loopholes: Lawyer
Waste decree has many loopholes: LawyerBy Prasetya Subekti JAKARTA (JP): A leading environmental lawyer has welcomed the government's initiative to compel manufacturers to treat their toxic and hazardous industrial waste but he warns that the new ruling does not go far enough to stop industrial...
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Family planning agency shows the will and the way
Family planning agency shows the will and the wayBy Arif Suryobuwono JAKARTA (JP): The saying "where there's a will there's a way" has been paraphrased by the Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association (PKBI) into "where others have no will, we do. We have the will and the way.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Malaysia, Singapore to jointly venture abroad
Malaysia, Singapore to jointly venture abroad KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia and Singapore are to use their powerful government investment arms to jointly undertake projects in the region, including Indonesia, officials said after a meeting of their finance ministers yesterday.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Prostitute found dead at brothel
Prostitute found dead at brothel JAKARTA (JP): A 27-year-old prostitute at the Kramat Tunggak red-light district in North Jakarta was found dead with bruises on her face and neck in the early morning yesterday.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Report of Riggs
Report of Riggs The Jakarta Post published a short report on June 4, 1994, regarding a hand-over by the Indonesian Military to the British government of the remains of Sub-Lt. J. Gregor Riggs, who was killed on Merapas Island, Riau, on Nov. 5, 1944.In your report I think you incorrectly quoted Col.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Shoot them boars, boys!
Shoot them boars, boys! JAKARTA: Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo bid farewell to an expedition team led by Herman Sarens Sudiro off to hunt wild boars in South Sumatra's forests.The 10-day hunting trip in resettlement sites is jointly sponsored by the Ministry of Transmigration, the...
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Dharmala Intiland to issue rights shares
Dharmala Intiland to issue rights shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Dharmala Intiland, a property company, yesterday announced its plan to offer rights shares at Rp 2,500 (US$1.16) each to generate funds for its project expansion.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
EU against RP over tariffs
EU against RP over tariffs MANILA (AFP): The European Union (EU) has filed a complaint against the Philippines under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) over its tariff system, a trade official said here yesterday.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Prove the accusation
Prove the accusation OK, the deed is done, "that film" has been banned. The letters which have filled this column have at least served to show the true level of religious tolerance in Indonesia. The Jakarta Post offered an excellent commentary on this in its editorial of May 28, 1994.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Clean living
Clean livingFrom Suara KaryaIn compliance with the government's program to promote order, cleanliness, beauty and better saving habits, I would like to suggest to the companies that they print the following messages on their on their paper, packages, tickets or notes:* Dispose of your litter in the...
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Batak Protestants demand punishment for military chief
Batak Protestants demand punishment for military chief JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Toba Batak Christian Chuch (HKBP) opposed to their government-appointed bishop demonstrated at the House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday alleging that the military has been torturing members of their dissident...
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Company bill gets mixed reactions from DPR members
Company bill gets mixed reactions from DPR members JAKARTA (JP): The four factions within the House of Representatives (DPR) gave mixed reactions to the government- proposed bill on limited liability companies in a plenary hearing with the Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman yesterday.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Press still closed to foreigners
Press still closed to foreigners JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian press and broadcasting industries remain closed to foreigners despite a new government ruling which states otherwise.Minister of Information Harmoko announced yesterday that President Soeharto, who by law has the power to approve or...
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Moslem guerrillas blamed for bombing in Zamboanga
Moslem guerrillas blamed for bombing in Zamboanga ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (Agencies): A Philippine military commander yesterday blamed Moslem guerrillas for the bombing of a southern commercial center and ordered his men to capture the rebel leader dead or alive.Maj. Gen.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Eighteen people still missing after tidal waves
Eighteen people still missing after tidal waves JAKARTA (JP): Rescue workers yesterday were searching for 18 people who have remained missing since last Friday's tidal waves that have already left 201 dead and wrought uncounted destruction in East Java.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Security guards jailed for slaying Marsinah
Security guards jailed for slaying Marsinah JAKARTA (JP): Two security guards were sentenced yesterday to 12 years in prison each for their roles in the brutal murder of labor activist Marsinah last year.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Soeharto calls for fair links between trade and environment
Soeharto calls for fair links between trade and environment JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia supports the inclusion of environmental clauses in international trade, but any move towards this should be by consensus and not imposed unilaterally by the industrialized world, President Soeharto says.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
PDI attacks new deregulatory measures as unconstitutional
PDI attacks new deregulatory measures as unconstitutional JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) yesterday attacked the government's newest economic deregulation package, which opens the door wide to foreign investors, as violating the spirit of the 1945 Constitution.
Tue, 07 Jun 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 00:30 a.m.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Traders want new market
Traders want new market Traders from the Klender market in East Jakarta, which was razed by fire last December, are urging the city administration to build a new market for them soon.Akmal, one of the market's cooperative executives, was quoted by Pelita yesterday as saying that the traders have...
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
IPTN to invest in U.S.
IPTN to invest in U.S. Before meeting with President Soeharto at the Bina Graha presidential office recently to report on his recent visit to the United States, State Minister for Research and Technology B.J.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Kopassus, Russia
Kopassus, Russia share the glory JAKARTA (JP): Chutists from the National Army's elite forces Kopassus and their Russian rivals shared the limelight at the Kopassus international skydiving championships in Serang, West Java on Saturday.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Ex-Bapindo boss says he fully trusted Sudomo
Ex-Bapindo boss says he fully trusted Sudomo JAKARTA (JP): Former Bapindo president Subekti Ismaun on Saturday provided more damaging testimony on the role of former cabinet minister Sudomo in the Bapindo scandal, saying that he approved huge loans to a businessman in 1989 solely on the word of the...
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
C. Java trip
C. Java trip draws small fans JAKARTA (JP): Central Java, the country's strongest badminton powerhouse province, paid sour tribute to the Thomas and Uber Cups when both coveted trophies made a 80-kilometer trip to three major towns on Saturday.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Transmigration gets officials
Transmigration gets officials JAKARTA: Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo installed Wibowo, and Widarbo Ruslan respectively as Director General of Recruitment and Guidance and Director General of Resettlement and Environment at his office on Saturday.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Media executives against plan on foreign investment
Media executives against plan on foreign investment JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) and the Association of Newspaper Publishers (SPS) are closing ranks against the government's plan to open up their industry to foreign investors.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Kadin hails new ruling over investment for foreigners
Kadin hails new ruling over investment for foreigners JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (Kadin) will reorganize its executive boards and streamline its working procedures in a bid to improve efficiency.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
S'pore plans to launch own satellites by 1999
S'pore plans to launch own satellites by 1999 SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore, in a bid to catch up with its Southeast Asian neighbors, has asked the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to reserve six satellite slots in space, a Singapore newspaper said yesterday.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Indonesia counts the cost of warship mishap
Indonesia counts the cost of warship mishap JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Navy's warship KRI Teluk Lampung, which ran into trouble off Spain last week as it was making the trip from Germany to Indonesia, has been towed to a safer spot and will be repaired before resuming its journey, officials said.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Mar'ie wants each province to have venture capital firm
Mar'ie wants each province to have venture capital firm BANDUNG, West Java (JP): Each of the country's 27 provinces is expected to have a venture capital company to help finance the businesses of small firms under an equity participation scheme, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said Saturday.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Harsher punishments urged for street racers
Harsher punishments urged for street racers JAKARTA (JP): Police want to get tough with "daredevil" motorists, mostly youngsters, who race each other on motorbikes and cars along public roads in the capital during the wee hours.
Mon, 06 Jun 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 00:30 a.m.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Weekly review of Jakarta Stock Exchange
Weekly review of Jakarta Stock ExchangeBy Sigma Batara JAKARTA (JP): The JSX index plunged 18.24 points from the previous week to 486.73 last week while most major players were attending the Indonesian Capital Market Conference in Jakarta.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Minister wants universities
Minister wants universities to pioneer nationalism drive PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro is appealing to all universities in Indonesia to take a leading role in invigorating the people's sense of nationalism.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Volley ball match
Volley ball match among sister-cities The city administration, in cooperation with the All Indonesian Volley Ball Association (PBVSI), will stage a volley ball tournament among the students of Jakarta's sister cities between June 16 and 22.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Baby drowned in flood
Baby drowned in flood BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: An 18-month old baby girl was drowned when floods swept across the Gunung Sari Ulu village in the northern part of the city.The Antara news agency said that three houses were destroyed by the flash floods which came following incessant rains.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
N. Korea nuclear crisis comes to a head
N. Korea nuclear crisis comes to a head Jakarta Post Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin explains why the Korean crisis has come to a head, and why the imposition of sanctions may not be easily achieved.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Hendro warns people against racial issues
Hendro warns people against racial issues JAKARTA (JP): The head of the Jakarta branch of the Agency for Coordinating the Support for National Stability, Maj. Gen. Hendropriyono, called on the public to remain vigilant against the emergence of divisive racial issues.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Skeletal Milan dispatches local champions Bandung
Skeletal Milan dispatches local champions Bandung JAKARTA (JP): Intercity amateur champions Persib Bandung were given a rare chance on Saturday to test their mettle against one of the strongest club sides in the world.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
United States
United StatesBy Richard Pedler JAKARTA (JP): It is forty years since the host nation's chances were last written off before the tournament had even begun. But the United States may become the first World Cup hosts not to make the second round.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Milan-Persib soccer match arouses controversy
Milan-Persib soccer match arouses controversy JAKARTA (JP): The torrent of goals conceded by amateur intercity champion Persib Bandung in its friendly match against AC Milan has aroused controversy about whether the West Javanese side deserved to tackle the soccer giant.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
E. Java tidal wave death toll exceeds 200
E. Java tidal wave death toll exceeds 200 JAKARTA (JP): The death toll from tidal waves that swept many fishing villages in southeastern Java on Friday reached 201 as a massive and unplanned relief operation began yesterday.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Pelni operates new ship
Pelni operates new ship JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned shipping firm PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Pelni) launched its 14th passenger ship, Binaiya, from Tanjung Priok port here on Saturday.The vessel was assigned the route linking Jakarta-Pontianak (West Kalimantan)-Semarang (Central...
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Peaceful demonstration is allowed: President Soeharto
Peaceful demonstration is allowed: President Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto says the government will not ban any street demonstrations, but stressed that all public protests will need a police permit to ensure orderliness and minimize the likelihood of destructive behavior.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Emha appears
Emha appears in Diponegoro SEMARANG, Central Java: Noted poet Emha Ainun Nadjib, who has been banned from making several public engagements in recent months, appeared at Diponegoro University on Saturday with a paper on democracy.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Banking woes blamed on intervention
Banking woes blamed on intervention BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The interference of unauthorized parties in the management of commercial banks has caused inefficiency in the country's banking industry, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad says.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Brunei Darussalam's quest for national ideology
Brunei Darussalam's quest for national ideologyBy Bilveer Singh This is the first of two articles examining the national ideology of Brunei Darussalam, the Melayu Islam Beraja. SINGAPORE (JP): Countries have sought to develop a national ideology to serve various domestic and foreign policy...
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Dinosaurs stalk
Dinosaurs stalk Jakarta Fair At least 10 dinosaurs of various species are coming to town and will be featured in the annual Jakarta Fair, scheduled for June 18 to July 16 at the Kemayoran Fair Grounds in Central Jakarta.The robotic creatures by Kokoro Co. Ltd.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
Opening up the media?
Opening up the media? As might have been expected, the new deregulatory steps announced by the government on Thursday have drawn a great deal of comment. But no sector opened up to foreign investors by the new deregulation package has managed to stir up as much controversy as that of the mass media.
Mon, 06 Jun 1994
No radical measures on trade needed
No radical measures on trade needed JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, in implementing the new General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), does not need to take radical measures on trade protection because most of its import tariffs are lower than the level required by the agreement.