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Tue, 03 May 1994
Smoking prohibited in public buses
Smoking prohibited in public buses JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Land Transportation Soejono said yesterday that the directorate will reinforce a regulation prohibiting people to smoke cigarettes inside public buses.
Tue, 03 May 1994
Expanded compulsory education begins
Expanded compulsory education begins JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto launched yesterday the new compulsory education program whose success depends on the participation of private schools in providing the facilities and parents in encouraging their children to go to school.
Tue, 03 May 1994
Govt to make comparative study on pricing of power projects
Govt to make comparative study on pricing of power projects JAKARTA (JP): An issue on high bidding prices hovering on three power projects in Java has forced the government and the House of Representatives (DPR) to recommend that the state electricity firm PLN make a comparative study on similar...
Tue, 03 May 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued their skid on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday after the broad-based Composite Index lost nearly three points on Friday.The JSX Index closed at 461.8 yesterday, as compared to 462.
Tue, 03 May 1994
Our Wetlands: Can we really live without them?
Our Wetlands: Can we really live without them?By Imam Soeseno JAKARTA (JP): Last March, for the second time, the region in the vicinity of Professor Sedyatmo Highway was flooded due to the incidence of a rather high rainfall.When was the first flood occurrence? It was only February 1993.
Tue, 03 May 1994
TV Today
TV TodayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Full House 3:05 Music program 3:30 Cartoon: Super Friends 4:30 Students program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: West Sumatra 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Kepercayaan terhadap Tuhan Yang Maha Esa 7:00 Evening News 7:30...
Mon, 02 May 1994
Over 7,000 condominium units marketed this year
Over 7,000 condominium units marketed this year JAKARTA (JP): More than 7,000 units of newly constructed condominiums will be marketed here this year.The Indonesian Association of Real Estate Brokers (AREBI) announced here on Saturday that about 4,000 condominium units were sold in Jakarta last...
Mon, 02 May 1994
Yayuk retains Indonesia Open title
Yayuk retains Indonesia Open title JAKARTA (JP): Home favorite Yayuk Basuki claimed a hat-trick at the Indonesia Women's Open tennis championships with a hard- earned 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (7-1) victory over second seed Florencia Labat of Argentina yesterday.
Mon, 02 May 1994
BBC to withdraw from Malaysia
BBC to withdraw from Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia is to seek other sources for its foreign news programs following a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) decision to withdraw its services from yesterday, a leading local newspaper said.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Death penalty and son of a defendant
Death penalty and son of a defendantFrom Media IndonesiaWahyu Iman Sidarta, the son of the former Bapindo director, Subekti Ismaun, who was allegedly involved in credit fraud, said that his father deserved the death penalty if proven guilty of corruption involving US$ 40 million.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Private sector asked to help provide for gifted children
Private sector asked to help provide for gifted children MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro has asked the private sector to help support the educational needs of Indonesia's brightest children.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Basketball coach stabbed to death
Basketball coach stabbed to death MANILA (AFP): Rogelio Melencio, basketball coach of the Philippine national team, was slain by knife-wielding assailants here, police said yesterday. Melencio, 62, who at once coached Kuwait's national team, was attacked inside a pub here along with a friend who...
Mon, 02 May 1994
Nothing wrong with reference letter?
Nothing wrong with reference letter?From TempoOne of the members of the Supreme Advisory Council, Sugiarto, said recently that people must not confuse reference letters with katabelece, or memos written by persons in power to guarantee that someone will get a job or some other favor.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Attorney General's office turn over dossiers of Tansil
Attorney General's office turn over dossiers of Tansil JAKARTA (JP): The first trials in connection with the massive loan scandal at the government-owned Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) are almost certain to start within the next two weeks.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Coffee price soaring
Coffee price soaring LONDON (AFP): The price of coffee continued to soar last week, lifting for the first time since 1989 above US$1,500 per ton on large-scale buying by investment funds. Prices rose to around $1,550 during the day on Friday, mainly benefiting from a cut in production of robusta...
Mon, 02 May 1994
Resigning and modern management
Resigning and modern managementFrom TempoThe credit fraud at Bapindo involving businessman Eddy Tansil, state bank executives and top officials is still a hot issue even after three months of constant media attention.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Yeltsin pardons jailed RP seaman
Yeltsin pardons jailed RP seaman MANILA (AFP): A Filipino seaman serving time in a Russian jail has been pardoned by President Boris Yeltsin, the Philippine foreign department said yesterday, urging President Fidel Ramos to reciprocate in the case of a Russian jailed here.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Central bank asks Yama Bank to raise capital
Central bank asks Yama Bank to raise capital JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, has ordered PT Bank Yama to increase its capital before assisting PT Sira Tama Agra Raya (STAR) take over the assets and liabilities of Bank Summa.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Bad road on Kangean island
Bad road on Kangean islandFrom KompasAs residents of Kangean island, Madura, East Java, we have not felt the equal distribution of the results of development. The only main road stretching from Batu Gumuk in the west to Kayuaru harbor in the east, a distance of 54 kilometers, has been in bad...
Mon, 02 May 1994
Preserving natural biodiversity means promoting resources
Preserving natural biodiversity means promoting resources JAKARTA (JP): The current campaign to preserve Indonesia's rich and diverse biodiversity in resources should not be taken to mean stopping their exploitation for the benefit of its people.
Mon, 02 May 1994
By Claudia Kalb
By Claudia Kalb The following is a report from a conference held in New York from March 13 to 15 with the theme "Indonesia, the United States and the World Today" sponsored by the Asia Society and the Jakarta-based Centre for Strategic and International Studies.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Alatas regrets death of Vietnamese in Galang
Alatas regrets death of Vietnamese in Galang JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas expressed his regret over the death of a Vietnamese man who committed an act of self-immolation to protest the planned repatriation of the 9,000 boat people on Galang island.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Landmark's builder responds protest
Landmark's builder responds protest PT Panen Subur, the developer of Landmark Tower II, denied allegations that it has disturbed the neighborhood when constructing the high rise building on Jl. Jendral Sudirman, South Jakarta.
Mon, 02 May 1994
TV today
TV today TVRI 9:30 Live report, National Education Day 2:30 p.m. Puppet Show: Peter Pan and the Pirates 3:05 Music Program 3:30 Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 Student Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Technology 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: North Sumatra 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings:...
Mon, 02 May 1994
Survivor found from crashed plane in Kalimantan
Survivor found from crashed plane in Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): A woman passenger of the Britten Norman plane that crashed into the slopes of Mt. Saran in West Kalimantan last Monday survived the ordeal and was found after a search and rescue team had pronounced that there were no survivors.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Resigning and Indonesian culture
Resigning and Indonesian cultureFrom TempoFormer Japanese prime minister Morihiro Hosokawa resigned from office because of alleged corruption in the actions of his staff 20 years ago. I am convinced he is a gentleman and I really admire him.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Residents question sand quarrying
Residents question sand quarrying Residents of the Seribu Islands district, a group of islands north of Jakarta Bay, voiced their concern over illegal, uncontrolled sand quarrying on several islands.These protests arose from concerns following the sinking of four islands through aggressive sand...
Mon, 02 May 1994
Govt eases restriction on travel to Saudi Arabia
Govt eases restriction on travel to Saudi Arabia JAKARTA (JP): The government has reconsidered its stance on travel to Saudi Arabia, and says that it will now permit haj pilgrims to travel on their own recognizance, but they must receive government approval beforehand.
Mon, 02 May 1994
JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Mochammad Hindarto hinted
JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Mochammad Hindarto hinted Saturday that Robby Tjahyadi, the owner of Kanindo Group, could face questioning in relation to a bribery scandal. "By law, police can investigate anybody, whether or not we receive reports or complaints, as long as there is adequate...
Mon, 02 May 1994
Microsoft pushes the envelop for word processors
Microsoft pushes the envelop for word processorsBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Well, it's been a long time since the last time I reviewed a software product for you. That's because I haven't been able to land my hands on a really interesting program lately. But I've just got myself a copy of Winword 6.
Mon, 02 May 1994
RP workers stage May Day rallies
RP workers stage May Day rallies MANILA (Reuter): Tens of thousands of Filipino workers, divided and marching in separate directions, staged May Day rallies yesterday as President Fidel Ramos urged them to cast aside their ideologies and unite for political stability.
Mon, 02 May 1994
New magazine on diabetics launched
New magazine on diabetics launched JAKARTA (JP): Diabetes, a new quarterly magazine on the disease, was launched on Saturday by the Indonesian Diabetic Association (Persadi) in cooperation with Gramedia publishing company.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Police send Tampubolon dossiers back to the prosecutor's office
Police send Tampubolon dossiers back to the prosecutor's office JAKARTA (JP): Police have returned the dossiers on the four men accused of killing Brig. Gen. TMF Tampubolon to the prosecutor's office with minor revisions and flatly rejected newspaper reports that the originally submitted documents...
Mon, 02 May 1994
Weekly review on Jakarta Stock Exchange
Weekly review on Jakarta Stock ExchangeBy Sigma Batara JAKARTA (JP): The announcement of better than expected 1993 results convinced investors at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) that most stock prices are currently undervalued.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Operation Cleansing makes residents feel secure
Operation Cleansing makes residents feel secure JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Maphar subdistrict in Taman Sari, West Jakarta, feel more secure since the launching of the military-backed anti-crime drive Operasi Bersih (Operation Cleansing) earlier this month."It's much calmer now.
Mon, 02 May 1994
E. Timor gets new police chief
E. Timor gets new police chief DILI, East Timor: Nusa Tenggara Police Chief Maj. Gen. Amrin Sarofin on Saturday inducted Lt. Col. Sugianto Andreas as the new chief of the East Timor Precinct.Sugianto replaced Col.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Soeharto calls for more kidney specialists
Soeharto calls for more kidney specialists JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto wants kidney specialists to be accredited after a shorter period of study, saying that the country is in dire need of more experts to help battle kidney failure and hypertension.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Caning only leave `bruises and marks'
Caning only leave `bruises and marks' SINGAPORE (Reuter): Caning, the punishment ordered for American teenager Michael Fay following his vandalism conviction, does not cause "skin and flesh to fly" as alleged by critics, Singapore's Prisons Department said.
Mon, 02 May 1994
UK firm wins contract
UK firm wins contract KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's only opposition-led state, Kelantan, will award a water-supply contract to a British company, despite the government's ban on British firms, the New Straits Times newspaper reported on Saturday.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Medan riots expose wide social disparity
Medan riots expose wide social disparityBy R. Mulia Nasution MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The Medan riots that occurred this month cannot be explained simply in terms of workers running amuck because their demands had not been met.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Tips on purchasing video graphics board
Tips on purchasing video graphics boardBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Some time ago, my colleague, Jim Scharf, wrote an excellent article on computer monitors. He also provided us with several tips on choosing the best one.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Officer named Tabanan Regent
Officer named Tabanan Regent DENPASAR, Bali: The Legislative Assembly in Tabanan has voted an Army colonel as its new regent to replace Army Brig. Gen. Ketut Sundria, who is now the chief of the Bali chapter of Golkar, the ruling political group.Col.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Bone marrow patient dies
Bone marrow patient dies SEMARANG: The first patient to receive a bone marrow transplant in Indonesia died last Tuesday of heart complications after surgery.Lorensia Putri, 3 and a half years old, was treated at the Telogorejo Hospital in Semarang for the past month following the surgery, the...
Mon, 02 May 1994
Timor talks to begin, Alatas says
Timor talks to begin, Alatas says JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Portugal, which have been negotiating at the United Nations for a settlement of East Timor, are expected to begin discussing substance issues in Geneva this week, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas says.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Governor warns project chiefs over power abuse
Governor warns project chiefs over power abuse JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja warned newly appointed city administration project chiefs over the weekend not to misuse their leadership position to make money illegally.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Students in defamation trial cite constitutional rights
Students in defamation trial cite constitutional rights JAKARTA (JP): Four students who are being accused of defaming President Soeharto during a demonstration last December told the court on Saturday that at the time they were simply exercising their constitutional rights.
Mon, 02 May 1994
World Cup Guide
World Cup GuideBy Richard Pedler Over the next seven weeks, let The Jakarta Post be your guide to the biggest live event in history. Watched by 3.5 million spectators and two billion viewers worldwide, the Fifteenth FIFA World Championship has arrived in the United States of America.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Transparency
TransparencyFrom Media IndonesiaWe come across the word `transparent' almost every day in the media. Transparent means clear, concrete, fair and open. Do we practice transparency in this country? We have to have enough courage to do it.
Mon, 02 May 1994
Garuda expands no-smoking flights
Garuda expands no-smoking flights JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Indonesia has declared four more domestic flights smoke-free as of yesterday.Services between Jakarta and Surabaya, Jakarta and Balikpapan, Jakarta and Batam, Jakarta and Denpasar are now no-smoking flights as the flag carrier expands its...
Mon, 02 May 1994
SBSI activist begins interrogation in Medan
SBSI activist begins interrogation in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The police on Saturday began interrogating Amosi Telaumbanua, the chairman of the local office of the Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI), whom they charge masterminded the workers' riots here last month.Col.