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Thu, 05 May 1994
Former `comfort women' seek state aid
Former `comfort women' seek state aid JAKARTA (JP): The Yogyakarta office of the Legal Aid Institute (LBH) yesterday formally applied for state aid on behalf of some 17,000 people who suffered at the hands of the occupying Japanese forces during World War II.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Police raids
Police raids successful BANDUNG, West Java: The West Java police confiscated nearly 400,000 bottles of illegal liquor, 280 sharp weapons and 14 envelopes containing marijuana in various raids during the past two weeks. Police also stumbled across a counterfeit pharmaceutical factory in Bandung.
Thu, 05 May 1994
IPTN plan over production unit in U.S. wins support
IPTN plan over production unit in U.S. wins support JAKARTA (JP): Senate minority leader Bob Dole (R) stands behind the IPTN plan to set up an aircraft production unit in the United States, and hopes he can create jobs for his home state of Kansas in the process, State Minister of Research and...
Thu, 05 May 1994
Bus Industry slow to grapple with its safety problems
Bus Industry slow to grapple with its safety problems JAKARTA (JP): An educator of transport company managers says it would be a shock to the industry's system if strict enforcement began on the requirement for moving buses to close their doors.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Seminar on new GATT regulations
Seminar on new GATT regulations JAKARTA (JP): The National Agency for Export Development (NAFED) will organize a one-day seminar on the impact of the newly signed General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) on Indonesia's business activities.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Where to go in Jakarta, May 5
Where to go in Jakarta, May 5Music* 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.
Thu, 05 May 1994
PPP leaders move to suppress internal conflicts
PPP leaders move to suppress internal conflicts JAKARTA (JP): Top officials of the United Development Party (PPP) and the largest Moslem organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) struck a deal yesterday to suppress their political rift.
Thu, 05 May 1994
PIKI, ICMI and FCHI not enough? How about ICKI
PIKI, ICMI and FCHI not enough? How about ICKI JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian intelligentsia can add one more acronym to their already impressive list with the birth of ICKI, the Association of Indonesian Nationalist Intellectuals (ICKI).
Thu, 05 May 1994
Sleepy driver
Sleepy driver kills two SALATIGA, Central Java: Two people died and another critically injured when a truck laden with sand crashed head-on with an intercity bus near Blotongan village on Tuesday.The two occupants of the truck, 44-year old driver Miran and his companion 40-year old Joko Triyono...
Thu, 05 May 1994
City Hall vows to establish order before APEC meeting
City Hall vows to establish order before APEC meeting JAKARTA (JP): The city administration pledged to intensify its daily campaign to establish and maintain public order in preparation for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Bogor, 60 kilometers south of Jakarta, in November.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Jakarta to appoint top grade schools
Jakarta to appoint top grade schools JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Office of the Ministry of Education and Culture plans to appoint top-grade state-run senior high schools.Those who graduate from junior high school with the highest marks can choose the top schools, although they are located outside the...
Thu, 05 May 1994
Two workers
Two workers buried alive SEMARANG, Central Java: A landslide buried two workers alive and seriously injured another in the Sendang Mulyo village near here.Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred at a land quarrying site when the side of a hill slid down and buried the workers and the truck they...
Thu, 05 May 1994
Press rapped over Bapindo, again
Press rapped over Bapindo, again JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Indonesian press received yet more government wrath yesterday for their reporting on the investigation into the loan scandal at Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo).
Thu, 05 May 1994
Americans study
Americans study Bali tradition DENPASAR, Bali: Some 16 old-aged visitors from the United States have been staying on this island since four months ago to study the local social life and tradition. The visitors, guided by tour operator Michalle Chin, are also trying to make a comparative study on...
Thu, 05 May 1994
Deposit rate rises
Deposit rate rises Businessmen are naturally worried about the upward trend in the interest rates on short-term deposits (up to one year) because that means costlier funds and consequently higher operation or production costs.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Israel frees prisoners with peace deal signing
Israel frees prisoners with peace deal signing JERUSALEM (Reuter): Israel freed hundreds of Palestinian prisoners with the signing in Cairo yesterday of a peace deal giving Palestinians control over occupied land for the first time.
Thu, 05 May 1994
The road to America
The road to AmericaBy Richard Pedler JAKARTA (JP): After 20 months of qualifying matches, 22 nations have booked their passage to America. Among those who failed, some paid a very heavy price for their efforts.
Thu, 05 May 1994
RI to host international conference on stock market
RI to host international conference on stock market JAKARTA (JP): Nearly 650 financial executives and experts from various countries will participate in an international conference on capital markets at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center from July 6 to July 8.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Jaya Fibrindo to set up $10m cooling tower plant in W. Java
Jaya Fibrindo to set up $10m cooling tower plant in W. Java JAKARTA (JP): PT Jaya Fibrindo Karsa Pratama (JFKP) and PT Tasan Megah signed an agreement here yesterday with Marley Cooling Tower Company of the U.S.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Stern warning for
Stern warning for shooting cops BANDUNG, West Java: The police promised to punish any officers who misuse their firearms."Each officer has to account for every single bullet he fires," spokesman for the West Java police command, Lt. Col. Istanto J., told journalists.
Thu, 05 May 1994
ABRI owes success to the people, Nasution says
ABRI owes success to the people, Nasution says JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) owes its existence and its prominent position in the country today to the people, Gen. (ret.) Abdul Haris Nasution says.
Thu, 05 May 1994
< TOLONG TEMPATKAN LATIEF PADA PRIORITAS TERATAS. TRIMS.
< TOLONG TEMPATKAN LATIEF PADA PRIORITAS TERATAS. TRIMS. Jaya Group to go publicJP/3/Focus1 < set 12pts U75 1 col 2 linesJaya Group to go public Twelve firms under the PT Pembangunan Jaya group, a widely diversified business group jointly owned by the municipal administration, prominent businessmen...
Thu, 05 May 1994
Tillema's photo exhibition gives emotional experience
Tillema's photo exhibition gives emotional experienceBy Rina Rao JAKARTA (JP): An exhibition of photographs by H.F. Tillema (1870-1952), entitled Een Blik op het Sociale Leven in Indonesie in de Jaren 20, offers a fascinating peek at life in Indonesia during the 1920's.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Police continue to question Hong Lie
Police continue to question Hong Lie JAKARTA (JP): The police are beginning to focus their investigation on the possible involvement of Hong Lie in the assassination of Nyo Beng Seng, killed in what is being commonly described as a mob related hit last month.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Govt reaffirms refusal for firm to go public
Govt reaffirms refusal for firm to go public JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry has reaffirmed its preliminary decision that prohibits PT Artika Optima Inti (AOI), a subsidiary of the Djajanti Group, to list its shares on the stock exchange.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Inflation falls to the year's new low
Inflation falls to the year's new low JAKARTA (JP): Inflation fell to this year's low of 0.24 percent in April after reaching its peak of 1.76 in February.Minister of Information Harmoko told reporters that last month's low inflation was caused mainly by a 0.71-percent decline in food prices.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Autobiography
Autobiography and differences Armed Forces spokesman Brig. Gen. Syarwan Hamid said that the recently released autobiography of Gen (ret) Sumitro was not a problem for the corps, although it includes controversial statements about other top Armed Forces members and the Malari incident, the biggest...
Thu, 05 May 1994
Palu River
Palu River escapes banks PALU, Central Sulawesi: Two houses were swept away when the Palu River overflowed earlier this week, the Antara news agency reported.The water reached two meters deep in many parts of town after two days of incessant rain on Tuesday.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Share prices rise on Jakarta Stock Exchange
Share prices rise on Jakarta Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The JSX broke a time honored tradition yesterday when the price of traded shares gained ground in the midst of declines on other Asian markets.The broad-based Composite Index increased by almost two points.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Bus plunges
Bus plunges into ravine AMBON, Maluku: Fifteen people were killed when their bus plunged into a ravine at Liliboy, west of here, on Wednesday.Police are investigating the reason the Libers bus went off the road.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Business News In Brief
Business News In BriefRubber futures prices mixed SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's rubber futures prices ended mixed during fair trading, dealers said yesterday. Dealers said that the holiday period in Japan dampened market sentiment.
Wed, 04 May 1994
Foreign investment plunges by 83.2 percent
Foreign investment plunges by 83.2 percent JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investment commitments approved by the government during the March 16-April 15 period dropped by 83.2 percent to US$411.66 million from $2.46 billion in the Feb. 16- March 15 period.
Wed, 04 May 1994
Developers lose land if delaying housing projects
Developers lose land if delaying housing projects JAKARTA (JP): The government will take strict measures against real estate developers which fail to develop land that has been licensed for housing within 15 years, State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung said.
Wed, 04 May 1994
Police promise to bring case of Irwan to court
Police promise to bring case of Irwan to court JAKARTA (JP): The police insist they have no plan to close the case of a driver who lost control of his speeding car and killed five students on Juraganan road near the Permata Hijau intersection two months ago.
Wed, 04 May 1994
South Korea to carry out road study in Bali
South Korea to carry out road study in Bali JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and South Korea will soon sign an agreement for a one-year feasibility study on the road network improvement in Bali, the Korean embassy says.
Wed, 04 May 1994
South Korea defies tropical climate in Davis Cup duel
South Korea defies tropical climate in Davis Cup duel JAKARTA (JP): The South Korean Davis Cup squad said that they had no problems with Jakarta's hot climate as they geared up for the second round of the Asia Oceania qualifying round.There, they will be put up against host Indonesia.
Wed, 04 May 1994
NU stance over PPP may not help party: Scholar
NU stance over PPP may not help party: Scholar YOGYAKARTA, Central Java (JP): It would take more than the return of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) to the United Development Party (PPP) at the next general election to bolster its position, noted political observer Afan Gaffar says.
Wed, 04 May 1994
Indonesia needs strong industrial workforce, Soeharto says
Indonesia needs strong industrial workforce, Soeharto says JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs a strong and skilled workforce to ensure success in its current industrialization drive, President Soeharto says.
Wed, 04 May 1994
Your Letters
Your LettersMessage of condolence I haven't read any news about Jakarta or the Indonesian Embassy in Washington sending a message of condolence to the Nixon family. It is wrong if we can't do that.In my view, Richard Nixon was a good friend of Indonesia.
Wed, 04 May 1994
ILO to help with labor reform in Indonesia
ILO to help with labor reform in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The International Labour Organization (ILO) yesterday pledged to help Indonesia reform its labor laws to meet international standards and principles.
Wed, 04 May 1994
TV Today: Wednesday, May 4, 1994
TV Today: Wednesday, May 4, 1994TVRI 2:30 p.m. Cartoon: Prince Valiant 3:05 Children Program 3:30 Science World 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Indonesia the Beloved Country: Riau 6:15 Village program 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30...
Wed, 04 May 1994
Jayakarta Tower Hotel workers resume work
Jayakarta Tower Hotel workers resume work JAKARTA (JP): Employees of the four-star Jayakarta Tower Hotel on Jl. Hayam Wuruk in downtown area resumed work yesterday after the hotel management met some of their demands.
Wed, 04 May 1994
U.S. pledges not to impose its values on ASEAN
U.S. pledges not to impose its values on ASEAN JAKARTA (JP): The United States will not measure southeast Asian countries against America's own standards of human rights, a senior State Department official says.
Wed, 04 May 1994
NGO activists complain about confiscation of INFID papers
NGO activists complain about confiscation of INFID papers JAKARTA (JP): Activists from the International NGO Forum on Indonesian Development (INFID) released to the public documents that had been confiscated by the authorities last week upon their return from a meeting in Paris.
Wed, 04 May 1994
Lt. Col. Latief
Lt. Col. Latief gets new job JAKARTA (JP): City Police spokesman Lt. Col. A. Latief Rabar was installed as head of sub-agency for Documentation and Research of the Information Service yesterday.He was installed during a ceremony at National Police Headquarters and will replace Col. Suyitno.
Wed, 04 May 1994
Where to go in Jakarta, May 4
Where to go in Jakarta, May 4Musico 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.
Wed, 04 May 1994
Protection for press still poor: Observer
Protection for press still poor: Observer JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian press needs better protection and more freedom in order to fulfill its role, a discussion concluded yesterday.Senior journalists Toety Adhitama and Samuel Pardede, political observer Abdurrahman Wahid and director-general for...
Wed, 04 May 1994
Harmoko says Indonesian press guilty of bias, slander
Harmoko says Indonesian press guilty of bias, slander JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian press gets another rebuke in the course of only a few days.Minister of Information Harmoko said here yesterday that the press should refrain from making slanderous and biased reports if it wants to maintain its...
Wed, 04 May 1994
ADB meeting opens with row over "cultural imperialism"
ADB meeting opens with row over "cultural imperialism" NICE, France (AFP): The Asian Development Bank opened its annual meeting yesterday with a bitter row between donors and borrowers that has led developing nations to describe loan conditions as attempts at "cultural imperialism.
Wed, 04 May 1994
Dutch nationals to be tried for drug trafficking
Dutch nationals to be tried for drug trafficking JAKARTA (JP): The police said two Dutch men being held on suspicion of drug smuggling will be tried this month while revealing that city prosecutors fear their safety will be compromised if they handle the case.