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Thu, 02 Jun 1994
Promoting democracy in a transitional society
Promoting democracy in a transitional societyBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): In a recent discussion about democracy the participants heatedly debated the best methodology and approach to the topic.The following question ultimately divided the participants into two opposing groups: What is the best...
Thu, 02 Jun 1994
Pelita Harapan school denies internal dispute
Pelita Harapan school denies internal dispute TANGERANG (JP): Foreign teachers and the management of the year old elite school Sekolah Pelita Harapan have denied local newspaper reports that there is a rift between them."That's not true.
Thu, 02 Jun 1994
Bali trip turns Nadya into fashion phenomenon
Bali trip turns Nadya into fashion phenomenonBy Todd Nissen CHICAGO (Reuter): She has never advertised, and her clothes cannot be found in retail stores. But the Chicago native known as Nadya has become a one-person fashion phenomenon working out of the Indonesian island of Bali.
Thu, 02 Jun 1994
Suspected killer's defense brushed aside
Suspected killer's defense brushed aside JAKARTA (JP): The prosecution in the trial of Gunadi Tjahyo Wargo, a soothsayer charged with the gruesome killing of a North Jakarta doctor, asked the North Jakarta District Court yesterday to disregard arguments from the defense that their indictment is...
Thu, 02 Jun 1994
Sujudi gets honoris causa
Sujudi gets honoris causa JAKARTA: Minister of Health Sujudi has received a Doctor Honoris Causa from the Monash University, Australia for his outstanding service to the science of microbiology and education when he was rector of the Indonesian University, the Antara news agency reported.
Thu, 02 Jun 1994
Linus vacates his Ragunan house
Linus vacates his Ragunan house Former director of the Ragunan Zoo, Linus Simanjuntak, together with his family, yesterday unhappily vacated a house they had occupied for over two decades.Lina, a daughter of the veterinary surgeon, left the keys to the large house located in the center of the zoo...
Thu, 02 Jun 1994
Caption controversy
Caption controversy The title of the letter "A missing alum" (The Jakarta Post, May 28, 1994) caught my attention and prompted this response.As far as I know, the word 'alum' refers to a chemical compound and not a former student.
Thu, 02 Jun 1994
President's dialog with farmers
President's dialog with farmersFrom ProspekPresident Soeharto is fond of talking with farmers and villagers on his visits to rural areas. Usually he also asks them to tell him about their difficulties and needs.When the President visited Jambi last month, he talked to a farmers' representative.
Thu, 02 Jun 1994
'Art Project' aimed at enhancing cultural identity
'Art Project' aimed at enhancing cultural identityBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): An exhibition of the works of five Indonesian artists and five of their Dutch counterparts reveals that even though the artists seem to be using an artistic language that may be considered universal, the works of art...
Thu, 02 Jun 1994
10 killed in road collision
10 killed in road collision MEDAN, North Sumatra: Ten people were killed when a bus collided with a truck in Rantau Prapat, about 315 kilometers from Medan, on Tuesday.North Sumatra Police spokesman Lt. Col.
Thu, 02 Jun 1994
Travel woes
Travel woes Having finished a one-month trip to Southeast Asia, my wife and I were very disappointed with regard to our visit to Java.We have two main reasons for our dissatisfaction, namely:* It is most disturbing to always be attacked by all kinds of "service people" when arriving or leaving a...
Thu, 02 Jun 1994
Lippo Pacific gets $16.5m syndicated loan
Lippo Pacific gets $16.5m syndicated loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Lippo Pacific, a property company, has obtained a loan of US$16.5 million from a syndication of domestic banks to finance the establishment of a five-star hotel in the Lippo Village residential area in Tangerang, West Java.
Thu, 02 Jun 1994
The caning case
The caning case Bravo Gary Gentry--at last someone gets closer to the crux of where the "punishment-fit-the-crime" debate should be focused.It is a brave person indeed who from the relative comfort of Jakarta tries to step inside Michael Fay to determine whether he is a criminal, a victim or a...
Thu, 02 Jun 1994
Fire guts five shops
Fire guts five shops SEMARANG, Central Java: Five shops in downtown Pekalongan have been razed by fire, causing financial losses of around Rp 200 million ($95,000), the Antara news agency reported.Witnesses said the fire was believed to have been started by a short circuit at one of the shops.
Thu, 02 Jun 1994
15 families lose homes
15 families lose homes SORONG, Irian Jaya: Fifteen families were displaced when a fire razed their homes in Sorong, the Antara news agency reported.Most of the inhabitants are traders who were renting their homes. They now have to live with their relatives nearby.
Thu, 02 Jun 1994
East Timor won't be fooled by Manila conference: Abilio
East Timor won't be fooled by Manila conference: Abilio DILI, East Timor (JP): Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares said yesterday he was sure the ongoing Manila conference would not affect East Timorese's sense of being part of Indonesia.
Thu, 02 Jun 1994
W. Jakarta mayor ready for police questioning
W. Jakarta mayor ready for police questioning JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta Mayor Sutardjianto is ready to give an explanation to the police of his alleged role in the falsification of land deeds.Monny Manangka, a spokesman for city hall, told reporters yesterday the allegations of corruption made by...
Thu, 02 Jun 1994
After reshuffle, Armed Forces lose best speakers in House
After reshuffle, Armed Forces lose best speakers in HouseBy Pandaya JAKARTA (JP): The powerful Armed Forces (ABRI) lost its best speakers, Maj. Gen. Raja Kami Sembiring Meliala and Maj. Gen. Samsudin, when it withdrew 18 of its 100 appointees at the House of Representatives yesterday.
Thu, 02 Jun 1994
Draw for Asiad soccer event
Draw for Asiad soccer event HIROSHIMA, Japan (AFP): World Cup participants South Korea will take on China, while Saudi Arabia will play Kuwait in the opening games of the Hiroshima Asian Games men's football tournament in October.
Thu, 02 Jun 1994
NAM endorses Indonesia's views as discussion basis
NAM endorses Indonesia's views as discussion basisBy Oei Eng Goan CAIRO (JP): Foreign ministers of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) endorsed Indonesia's reports and views on the movement's activities since it assumed chairmanship in 1992 as a basis for talks in their eleventh meeting, the Indonesian...
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
Information on computers
Information on computers I'd like to commend The Jakarta Post for publishing a very interesting and rather advanced computer article, Fast lane computing with new CPUs and OSes, by James O. Scharf (May 23, 1994). However, there are various errors within the article I'd like to point out.
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
Authorities' move to seize Tebet site turns into conflict
Authorities' move to seize Tebet site turns into conflict JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of people were injured and several cars damaged yesterday in an ugly stone throwing incident when an attempt by security forces to occupy the site of the Tebet fire was resisted by the area's former homeowners.
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
Indonesia needs US$26 billion for its power projects
Indonesia needs US$26 billion for its power projects JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will increase its power generation capacity by 13,000 megawatts (MW) during the newly begun Sixth Five Year Development Plan (Repelita VI) to meet rapidly increasing demand for electricity, a minister says.
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
Candlelight procession in sympathy for AIDS victims
Candlelight procession in sympathy for AIDS victimsBy Lewa Pardomuan JAKARTA (JP): You lay on your bed, no more smile on your face, your hair falls. You don't have strength anymore. AIDS, you have taken many victimsThose simple lines were read at the candlelight procession here last month to...
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
Indonesian students set to retain title in S'pore
Indonesian students set to retain title in S'pore JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is out to retain the overall title at the ASEAN Students Games and will send 160 athletes to take part in all the 10 events of the competition scheduled for June 19-25 in Singapore.
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
Italian cultural center
Italian cultural centerFrom Bisnis IndonesiaI am a university student and want to study Italian language. I was surprised to learn that the Italian Cultural Center on Jl. Diponegoro had been closed because its director died and no successor has been appointed so far, despite the great demand from...
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
AC Milan keeping its fans waiting
AC Milan keeping its fans waiting JAKARTA (JP): AC Milan decided to extend its stay in Singapore for 24 hours and delay its visit here for two international exhibition matches."They need more time to recover after their Latin American tour," promoter Eddy Sofyan said yesterday.
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
UI will get new professor
UI will get new professor Benny Hoedoro Hoed, 57, of the faculty of literature at the University of Indonesia (UI) will be inducted as professor on Saturday.The induction ceremony will held Saturday at the Convention Center at the university's new campus in Depok, West Java, where Hoed will give a...
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
Alatas is getting better but remains hospitalized
Alatas is getting better but remains hospitalized JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas, who suffered a minor heart attack last week, is said to be recovering but will remain hospitalized for some time.
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
Crackdown on people 'jockeying' test for dishonest students
Crackdown on people 'jockeying' test for dishonest students JAKARTA (JP): The organizing committee of the state university entrance test (UMPTN) will apply a special method to minimize the role of jockeys, people who are paid to take the tests in the names of aspiring students.
Wed, 01 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.
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
World rated drivers to compete in Medan
World rated drivers to compete in Medan JAKARTA (JP): World rated rally drivers including Kenneth Ericson of Sweden, Japan's Kenjiro Shinozuka and the Scot Dom Burkley have confirmed their entries in the Medan rally in North Sumatra from June 17 - 19.Thirty-three drivers so far have registered.
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
Babies dying in Irian hamlets
Babies dying in Irian hamlets MERAUKE, Irian Jaya: Yatambor, an isolated village in southern Irian Jaya, has an infant mortality rate of 650 for every 1,000 births, well above the province's average of 70.
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
Students nabbed for stealing bird
Students nabbed for stealing bird Police in Ciracas, East Jakarta, have arrested two youths, a high school student and his unemployed friend, who had allegedly stolen a bird from the bird enclosure at the Indonesian Miniature Park (TMII).
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
Officials 'put pressures' on Bapindo
Officials 'put pressures' on Bapindo JAKARTA (JP): Three former Bapindo directors disclosed in court yesterday that pressures from two cabinet ministers led them to approve huge loans to businessman Eddy Tansil, bypassing standard banking practices.
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
Labor traffic a two-way street
Labor traffic a two-way street SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The border city of Nunukan has been preoccupied with not only stopping Indonesians from illegally crossing into Malaysia, but also keeping Malaysians from entering Indonesia illegally in search of employment.
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
Bapepam to get greater power for investigation
Bapepam to get greater power for investigation JAKARTA (JP): The government will propose a bill on the capital market to the House of Representatives (DPR) in early October which will grant greater investigative and supervisory power to the Capital Market Supervisory Board (Bapepam).
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
Lawyer of murder suspect says indictment sloppy
Lawyer of murder suspect says indictment sloppy JAKARTA (JP): The defense lawyer for a man charged with the beheading of Dr. Riyama Yamoga said Monday the indictment is so sloppy the case should be thrown out of court.
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
Former Air Force chief questioned over land dispute
Former Air Force chief questioned over land dispute JAKARTA (JP): Former Air Force chief of staff Marshall (ret.) Mohamad Saleh Basarah Suradiningrat has been questioned over possible involvement in the fraudulent acquisition of a lucrative parcel in South Jakarta.
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
NAM foreign ministers begin meeting amid tight security
NAM foreign ministers begin meeting amid tight security CAIRO (JP): The 11th Foreign Ministers Conference of the Non- Aligned Movement member countries was opened yesterday amid very tight security, creating a chaotic situation for many member delegates and journalists attending the opening...
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Puppet Show: Prince Valiant 3:05 Gita Wicara: Sahabat Baru 3:30 Science World 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: Aceh 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Beautiful...
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
Timor conference debacle
Timor conference debacle For the last several weeks, after Philippines President Fidel Ramos, obviously under "pressure" from Jakarta, decided to stop a controversial conference on East Timor in Manila, no day has passed without world media reports on the conference.
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
Ambassador to drum up U.S. investment in RI
Ambassador to drum up U.S. investment in RI JAKARTA (JP): United States Ambassador to Indonesia Robert L. Barry said here yesterday that he will invite small and medium sized companies in the U.S. to set up investment projects in Indonesia because of its favorable investment climate.
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
RI to operate regional mobile satellite
RI to operate regional mobile satellite JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will offer regional mobile satellite telecommunication services in cooperation with other countries within the Asia-Pacific region, an executive said.
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
Golden Key Group workers laid off while boss stands trial
Golden Key Group workers laid off while boss stands trial JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of workers of petrochemical factories owned by the PT Golden Key Group are hovering between fear and hope as the owner, Eddie Tansil, stands trial for alleged corruption.
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
South Korea
South KoreaBy Richard Pedler JAKARTA (JP): South Korea's record fourth Asian appearance at the finals owes much to World Cup 2002 rival Japan's generosity in allowing a last-minute Iraqi equalizer, which let the Koreans through on goal difference.
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
Destructiveness of local spectators is pathological
Destructiveness of local spectators is pathological Unruly behavior of spectators at major sports and music events have haunted organizers. The latest case being the Thomas Cup badminton championship in which the two final matches were called called off.
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices, which fell Monday, went on sinking on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday in moderate trading.The Composite Index, which fell slightly to 504.48 on Monday, sagged another 2.69 points to finish at 501.79 points yesterday.
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
Eleven held for slaying
Eleven held for slaying BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The local police said they have apprehended 11 people believed to be involved in the slaying of a village figure and his son on Pinang Island off the South Kalimantan coast.
Wed, 01 Jun 1994
On intellectuals
On intellectuals The Chairman of ICMI (Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals), B.J. Habibie denies the accusations that the organization which is based on religion is leading to sectarianism. He says that PIKI (Association of Indonesian Christian Intelligentsia), ISKA (Association of...