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Sat, 16 Apr 1994
JP/3/RADIOTAX/0
JP/3/RADIOTAX/0Cheap radios may be exempted from paying taxesJAKARTA (JP): The city administration is considering giving more time to radio owners to apply for an extension on their unpaid radio taxes and an exemption keeping cheap radios from being taxed, Fauzie Alvi Yasin, the head of the City...
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
ASEAN At A Glance
ASEAN At A GlanceSingapore eases ban on Review SINGAPORE (Reuter): The Singapore Government said yesterday it will allow Review Publishing Co., publishers of the Far Eastern Economic Review (FEER), to circulate up to 2,000 copies per issue of the formerly restricted magazine.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Student leaders meet to discuss role in society
Student leaders meet to discuss role in societyBy Yoko N. Sari YOGYAKARTA (JP): Approximately 150 students from 75 universities across Indonesia are gathering here this week to discuss the role they must now play in society.One of the debates will, no doubt, be centered around campus politics.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Jakarta to operate 1,000 new, wide-bodied buses
Jakarta to operate 1,000 new, wide-bodied busesJAKARTA (JP): One-thousand wide-bodied buses may soon reinforce Jakarta's currently existing fleet to meet the public's growing demand for transportation.The measure will involve operating 500 new buses and re- operating 500 refurbished, old ones, a...
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Pilgrims told to stay away from politics
Pilgrims told to stay away from politics JAKARTA (JP): The government sent off its first load of haj pilgrims of the year with the usual reminder to protect good relations with the home of Mecca by avoiding participation in the fundamentalist political demonstrations that occur there.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Competition grows fiercer in courier service industry
Competition grows fiercer in courier service industry JAKARTA (JP): Courier service competition is tougher than ever in Asia and the Pacific as the robust economic growth over the last few years has encouraged major firms to expand.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
JAKARTA (JP): Red hot favorite Persib Bandung set up another
JAKARTA (JP): Red hot favorite Persib Bandung set up another encounter against PSM Ujungpandang when they cruised their way to the intercity amateur soccer championship grand final last night.Bandung claimed its final slot after surviving a thrilling penalty shoot-out, held under heavy rain,...
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Church Services please note space:
Church Services please note space:o Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m.o First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Medan sends in the troops to quell workers' riot
Medan sends in the troops to quell workers' riot MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The local military authorities in the city deployed troops yesterday to quell a massive workers' demonstration that nearly turned into a full scale riot.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Oral health campaign beset by teething problems
Oral health campaign beset by teething problemsText and photo by Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): Yos Andesbon, a self-taught dentist, practices on the sidewalk of Jl. Gatot Subroto, a main thoroughfare in South Jakarta.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Rights commissions appeal to rival HKBP camps for restraint
Rights commissions appeal to rival HKBP camps for restraint JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights made an appeal for restraint yesterday to the rival camps of the strife ridden Toba Batak Protestant Church (HKBP) after a report that four people were killed in a recent clash in Riau.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Grand Hyatt
Grand HyattCorrection: The last paragraph of a story on Bali Hyatt printed on this page yesterday should have read: "She said that Jan Dharmadi, a shareholder of PT Wyncor which owns Bali Hyatt, also controls the Grand Hyatt in Bali," instead of "in Jakarta." We regret the error. -- Editor
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Ramos backs creation of regional airline
Ramos backs creation of regional airline MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos yesterday endorsed the creation of a joint Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippine airline to serve the region, saying it would be a demonstration of regional cooperation.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Where to go in Jakarta, April 16
Where to go in Jakarta, April 16Jangan hapus: Dai-ichi Hotel, JAMZ Musico 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.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
JAKARTA (JP): The bullish condition continued on the Jakarta
JAKARTA (JP): The bullish condition continued on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday as more investors entered the trading floor.The broad-based Composite Index rose for the third consecutive day to close 5.3 points higher at 472.65 yesterday against 467.28 on the previous day.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI)
JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) will announce the Indonesian Thomas Cup and Uber Cup teams on April 24, a PBSI top official says.Sumaryono, executive chairman of the national badminton body, said each team will have four singles and five doubles players picked based on...
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Govt pushes for 13 year sentence in Marsinah's trial
Govt pushes for 13 year sentence in Marsinah's trial JAKARTA (JP): Government prosecutors are urging the court to convict three men whom they accused of murdering labor activist Marsinah last year and sentence them to 13 years imprisonment.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Indonesia remains among Japan's most important partners
Indonesia remains among Japan's most important partners JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government continues to regard Indonesia as one of its most important partners in Asia despite its increasing attention for China, a senior Japanese diplomat said here yesterday.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Social injustice a threat to Indonesian unity
Social injustice a threat to Indonesian unity _________________________________________________________________ The following are excerpts from a paper presented at a seminar organized by the Driyarkara School of Philosophy recently in connection with its 25th anniversary.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
JP/2/across/heading 12pt U75
JP/2/across/heading 12pt U75Across the ArchipelagoAnother quake rocks Nabire NABIRE, Irian Jaya: An earthquake measuring 6 on the Richter scale jolted Nabire in Paniai regency on Thursday morning with the most powerful tremor felt in the city of Enarotali, south of here.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Masseur combines Thai massage with local style
Masseur combines Thai massage with local style By K. Basrie --10pts Metrolight JAKARTA (JP): A key to running a successful business is interpersonal communication.While Umi Mahyudah, 29, a timid woman from the Kendal region of Central Java, realized this she was unable to put it into action.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Strategic industry companies to help PLN in new projects
Strategic industry companies to help PLN in new projects JAKARTA (JP): The 10 state-owned strategic industrial companies are committed to helping the State Electricity Company (PLN) improve its power generation technology and design in the near future.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Photo
Photo JP/msa FIRST FLIGHT: The first haj pilgrims of the year on board the plane to take them to the holy land of Mecca. Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher saw them off at Jakarta's Halim Perdanakusuma airport yesterday.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Manado's first diver faces fragility of the island's reefs
Manado's first diver faces fragility of the island's reefs Text and photos by Hanka Kawecka-Lee [10 pts ML] MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): While his gentle exterior hides a tough sense of purpose, the lively, sun-tanned Dr. Hanny Batuna carries a commanding air.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Metromini driver foils daytime robbery
Metromini driver foils daytime robbery JP/3/RobberyMetromini driver foils daytime robbery JAKARTA (JP): A driver of Metromini minibus plying the Pulo Gadung--Pulau Gebang route foiled a robbery by five thugs aboard his bus by swerving it towards a police station yesterday morning.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
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A14pt ML CAPS 4 cols 8pt U55 l/c JP/arh 6ptTHANK YOU: Three PSM Ujungpandang players, Ansar Razak, Aji Lestaluhu (13) and skipper Ajis Muin all kissed the pitch after the own goal that sent PSM to the grand finale to defend its PSSI Cup title.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Bike company faces environmental charges
Bike company faces environmental charges JAKARTA (JP): Two officials of the city administration testified before the East Jakarta district court Thursday that the PT Menara Djaja bike company has heavily polluted the Ciracas residential area's water for the last two decades.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
NU politicians send warning to PPP leadership
NU politicians send warning to PPP leadership JAKARTA (JP): Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) leaders have sent their strongest signal yet that they intend to win the leadership election at the United Development Party (PPP) in August.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
TV Today, Saturday, April 16, 1994
TV Today, Saturday, April 16, 1994TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Sports Program 3:30 TV Series: The Invaders 4:30 Drama 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Comedy 6:00 Nusantara the beloved country 6:15 Village program 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dianrana 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Caller 9:00 World News 9:30...
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Two banks to float shares and bonds on local market
Two banks to float shares and bonds on local market JAKARTA (JP): Modern Bank and Bank Pembangunan Daerah (BPD) of West Nusa Tenggara announced here yesterday their plans to raise funds from the public through the capital markets.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
Conservative university puts a liberal at the helm
Conservative university puts a liberal at the helm SEMARANG (JP): A lawyer who believes in justice, freedom and human rights has brought a breath of fresh air to Diponegoro University, one of the country's most prestigious state-run schools, when he was installed its rector on Wednesday.
Sat, 16 Apr 1994
JP/3/Child/set lead 3 cols, 10 pt
JP/3/Child/set lead 3 cols, 10 ptMost drug abusers are male students, study finds JAKARTA (JP): A study, conducted by the Atmajaya Catholic University last year, reveals that most of the alcohol and drug abusers in Jakarta are male and below 25 years of age. Dr.
Fri, 15 Apr 1994
Bus stations to take action against unsafe buses
Bus stations to take action against unsafe buses JAKARTA (JP): All city bus terminals have been authorized to fine unsafe buses and unlicensed bus drivers."I have asked the heads of all Jakarta terminals to immediately ticket every bus they find guilty of not fulfilling the prescribed regulations,"...
Fri, 15 Apr 1994
Tourists face a Bali bereft of the Hyatt
Tourists face a Bali bereft of the Hyatt JAKARTA (JP): Fierce competition in the hotel industry on the holiday island of Bali is forcing the Bali Hyatt to launch a large-scale renovation in an attempt to hold on to its market share.
Fri, 15 Apr 1994
Bangun Cipta Group starts constructing Semanggi Tower House
Bangun Cipta Group starts constructing Semanggi Tower House JAKARTA (JP): PT Arthaguna Saranapratama, a subsidiary of the Bangun Cipta Group, will start the construction of Semanggi Tower House on April 20, according to the company's president.The apartments are intended for middle income tenants.
Fri, 15 Apr 1994
Alatas tells U.S. aid and rights just don't mix
Alatas tells U.S. aid and rights just don't mix NEW YORK (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas warned the United States against attaching political strings to its foreign aid programs yesterday, suggesting that doing so could make the problem worse.
Fri, 15 Apr 1994
Photo
Photo JP/alx QUICK RECOVERY: Reporters, who have been curious about developments in the Bapindo credit scam, 'attack' the chairman of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK), J.B. Sumarlin (left), who made his first appearance in three weeks yesterday.
Fri, 15 Apr 1994
Sumarlin 'appears' again
Sumarlin 'appears' again JAKARTA (JP): Former finance minister J.B. Sumarlin denied yesterday that his three week absence from the country had anything to do with the ongoing official investigation of the blossoming Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million) bank scandal.
Fri, 15 Apr 1994
Medan workers take to the streets
Medan workers take to the streets MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Some 11,000 workers marched to the Governor's Office yesterday in a protest demanding an official investigation to the death of one of their colleagues last month.
Fri, 15 Apr 1994
Australians set example
Australians set example At first glance it might seem that there is nothing exceptional about the 10 Australian high school students now visiting this country. However, their ability to speak Bahasa Indonesia not only fluently, but also flawlessly, makes them special.
Fri, 15 Apr 1994
More welcome army's war on crime
More welcome army's war on crime JAKARTA (JP): The army-sponsored Operation Cleansing, which was designed to combat crimes in the Jakarta area, gained wider supports from the police and the public yesterday.In the latest development, Maj. Gen.
Fri, 15 Apr 1994
High-rise buildings to prepare for fire safety
High-rise buildings to prepare for fire safety JAKARTA (JP): Newly built high-rise buildings should be equipped with their own fire safety systems because the city's fire departments have limited capabilities due to lack of equipment and personnel, a city official warned yesterday.
Fri, 15 Apr 1994
JP/10/PSSI
JP/10/PSSI By Dwiatmanta JAKARTA (JP): The country's most frenzied footballing extravaganza is going to get even wilder when Western division teams are pitted against their Eastside rivals in today's semifinals, with Bandung and Surabaya set for a renewed arch rivalry in Sunday's grand final.
Fri, 15 Apr 1994
Asia still under-represented in Paris documentary festivals
Asia still under-represented in Paris documentary festivalsBy Kunang Helmi-Picard [10 pts ML] PARIS, France (JP): At the recent Academy Awards in the United States, the Oscar for the best feature documentary was awarded to I am a Promise by Susan and Alan Raymond.
Fri, 15 Apr 1994
JP/2/across
JP/2/acrossAcross the ArchipelagoActing regents to be appointed DILI, East Timor: Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares will replace nine regents in the province on Saturday.The outgoing officials are Armindo Soares Mariano (Dili), Gaspar Sarmento (Liquisa), Col.
Fri, 15 Apr 1994
Where to go in Jakarta, April 14
Where to go in Jakarta, April 14Jangan hapus: Dai-ichi Hotel, JAMZ Musico 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.
Fri, 15 Apr 1994
Focus on Jakarta
Focus on JakartaMan shot for attempting theft Police yesterday shot a 19-year-old man as he attempted to steal a sedan next to a movie theater on Jl. Pramuka in East Jakarta. During the questioning at the City Police Headquarters, the suspect, identified only as Har, said he had originally intended...
Fri, 15 Apr 1994
Another delegation of Koja residents visit DPRD
Another delegation of Koja residents visit DPRD JAKARTA (JP): A delegation which claimed to represent over 500 families of North Koja residents in North Jakarta told the City Council they are willing to receive lower compensation for their plots.
Fri, 15 Apr 1994
Indonesia to launch massive haj operation today
Indonesia to launch massive haj operation today JAKARTA (JP): Four wide-bodied jets will leave almost simultaneously from Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya and Ujungpandang this morning, marking the start of the massive operation to send more than 157,000 people for the haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.