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Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Bandung water contaminated
Bandung water contaminated BOGOR, West Java: Bandung faces not only depletion of its ground water, but contamination as well, an expert at the Bogor Institute of Agriculture, warned.Komarsa G., a staff lecturer at the institute, said a recent study showed the alarming degradation of the quantity...
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
U.S. and RI sign $3.46b power deal
U.S. and RI sign $3.46b power deal JAKARTA (JP): Four American-Indonesian joint ventures yesterday won contracts to explore and develop geothermal fields in West and Central Java and to establish power plants with a total capacity of up to 1,420 megawatts (MW).
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
E. Timor expels two more foreign journalists
E. Timor expels two more foreign journalists DILI, East Timor (JP): East Timor authorities yesterday deported two foreigners who they believed were involved in journalistic activity while visiting on an inappropriate visa.Major.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
New telephone service announced
New telephone service announced JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to better serve the public, the Fourth Telecommunications Division of the Telephone Service Office has provided the "Local Information 108" telephone service with new equipment.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Growing roots
Growing roots With an estimated 5,000 fans attending despite rain on Thursday evening, one could say that the fourth international Jakarta jazz festival, Jak Jazz 1994, has started off on a note of optimism.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Merpati disaster won't affect flight
Merpati disaster won't affect flight SEMARANG: The slide of a Merpati aircraft into a ditch after landing at the Semarang airport will not affect any flight to and from here, an official said yesterday.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Water stoppage in the city
Water stoppage in the city JAKARTA (JP): The city-owned water company PAM Jaya announced it will temporarily stop its water distribution in certain areas in South Jakarta for one day, starting from 8 p.m. today, due to an installation project in Manggarai.The affected areas include Manggarai, Jl.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Environmental damage slows economic growth
Environmental damage slows economic growthBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): Has Indonesia truly enjoyed over six percent economic growth over the last five years?Environmentalists are now questioning the validity of the figure and argue that the growth rate should be discounted in view of the...
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Relief aid for victims of Merapi keeps coming
Relief aid for victims of Merapi keeps coming YOGYAKARTA (JP): Relief aid for the victims of the recent eruption of Mt. Merapi kept flowing in from various parties yesterday.Visiting Malaysian Minister of Information, Mohammed Rahmat, presented a donation check worth US$200,000 yesterday to the...
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
NU's contribution
NU's contribution Why is it that a national conference of a social-political or social-religious organization such as the Muhammadiyah or Nahdatul Ulama (NU) always attracts so much public attention? Each time such questions arise we are inclined to retort that perhaps it is because those...
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Goenawan goes on with court battle
Goenawan goes on with court battle JAKARTA (JP): Senior journalist Goenawan Mohamad yesterday pressed on with his lawsuit against Minister of Information Harmoko over the banning of the Tempo magazine, stressing that the action had not only denied him freedom of expression guaranteed by the...
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Vietnam's defense chief to visit RP
Vietnam's defense chief to visit RP MANILA (AFP): Vietnamese Defense Minister Gen. Doan Khue and his seven-member party are to arrive here tomorrow for talks on joint military cooperation, including seaborne rescues in the disputed Spratly islands, Filipino officials said yesterday.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Best songs by the blind
Best songs by the blind JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Blind People has picked out 12 best songs from a national song writing competition for the blind.The songs were selected from 202 songs which were submitted by a total of 99 blind composers from 13 provinces.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Reporters told to write carefully
Reporters told to write carefully JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto has reminded local reporters to be discreet when writing articles on the murder of Nyo Beng Seng."There have been too many cases in which our investigation was totally interfered with due to `over-loaded'...
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Coup and Sukarno
Coup and SukarnoFrom Forum KeadilanForum Keadilan No 14/III/1994 published the controversial essays about The White Book and Manai Sophiaan's book, which argue whether or not Bung Karno was involved in the G-30-S/PKI abortive coup attempt.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Hot lava destroys pine trees
Hot lava destroys pine trees SEMARANG: Hot lava from last week's eruption of Mount Merapi has burned down thousands of pine trees in an area controlled by a state-owned forestry company in Magelang Regency, Central Java.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Health sector under APEC free trade
Health sector under APEC free tradeBy Sujudi JAKARTA (JP): As Pacific Rim countries are preparing themselves for more liberated trade, a number of questions related to health affairs arise: What can Indonesia reap from this free market region; what can health development do to enhance our export...
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Bogor garden striving to blosom
Bogor garden striving to blosom JAKARTA (JP): The management of the Bogor Botanical Garden announced that it is determined to continue programs for preserving its collection of rare plants and also developing tourism.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Police put end to unauthorized meet
Police put end to unauthorized meet YOGYAKARTA: The police closed a political meeting here Thursday when the committee failed to show them the necessary permit.The meeting was held by the Yogyakarta chapter of the Association of Democratic People (PRD), which advocates a more open democratic system...
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) sharply declined across the board yesterday in lethargic trading.The broad-based Composite Index maintained its downward turn, losing another 11.07 points to close at 471.05 as compared to 482.12 on Thursday.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Gus Dur faces stiff contest in NU election
Gus Dur faces stiff contest in NU electionBy Santi WE Soekanto and Petty Prihartini TASIKMALAYA, West Java (JP): Re-election of the charismatic leader of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Abdurrahman Wahid, is by no means certain, despite strong support showed by organization's branch offices.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Driving in the rain
Driving in the rain "I'm driving in the rain, just driving in the rain, what a horrible feeling, it's jam-time again."These aren't exactly the words used by Gene Kelly in that epic song sung years ago, but they did reflect the traffic chaos which ensued on Tuesday Nov. 29 after 4 p.m. in Jakarta.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Comic books find market in Indonesia
Comic books find market in IndonesiaBy Achmad Nurhoeri JAKARTA (JP): Comics have become an increasingly profitable industry in Indonesia with investments getting bigger and bigger whenever a new series hits the market.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Canberra aid targets E. Indonesia
Canberra aid targets E. Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Australian Minister for Administrative Services Frank Walker yesterday affirmed his country's intention of helping development in Indonesia's eastern region."Australia thinks (the region) is important because it is closest to Australia...
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Samsung's auto business
Samsung's auto business SEOUL (AFP): The government is close to giving the go-ahead to South Korea's leading Samsung Business Group to open an automobile business, officials said yesterday."Samsung's application will be given a positive consideration," Vice Trade Minister Park Woon-Seo told a press...
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
High crime rate linked to TV violence: Singgih
High crime rate linked to TV violence: Singgih JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih has appealed to television stations to tone down the amount of violence in their programs because they could encourage criminal activities.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Church Services
Church Services * 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. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Sjarifudin pledges to improve agribusiness
Sjarifudin pledges to improve agribusiness JAKARTA (JP): The government is promoting the development of the country's agribusiness by asking banks to improve financial supports and by establishing a board for agricultural standards, Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah said here yesterday.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Gen. Feisal tells NU to manage conflicts
Gen. Feisal tells NU to manage conflictsBy Santi WE Soekanto and Petty Prihartini TASIKMALAYA, West Java (JP): Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung told Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) yesterday that among its roles in society, one is to manage conflicts from within and also in society.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Chemical container blast, driver killed
Chemical container blast, driver killed JAKARTA (JP): The driver of a truck died early Thursday morning when the container load of polystyrene styropor petrochemical mounted on his truck exploded in the Tangung Priok cargo terminal.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Telkom to hold telephone card exhibition
Telkom to hold telephone card exhibition JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom and PTT Telecom Netherlands will hold a one-month international telephone card exhibition called Indo-Phonecards '94.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
PLN urged to act on complaint
PLN urged to act on complaint TANGERANG (JP): Members of the National Commission on Human Rights have asked the state-owned electricity company (PLN) to temporarily turn off the 500,000-volt electric current flowing through cables suspended over the Ciledug Indah housing estate in the Tangerang...
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Plywood workers go on strike
Plywood workers go on strike JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Around 1,400 workers of a plywood company in Fakfak went on strike on Wednesday demanding that the management pay them at least equal the minimum wage set by the local government.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Police pledge to continue war against alcohol
Police pledge to continue war against alcohol JAKARTA (JP): City Police have vowed to continue battling the illegal sale of alcoholic beverages at shops and stalls in and around the city."We will never stop such crackdowns in order to curb excessive use of liquor by young people and reduce the...
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Scrambling broadcast
Scrambling broadcastFrom Forum KeadilanAs a layman I was unsurprised when I learned about the government's plan to scramble the broadcast of private television stations. The only thing I remember about the news was that one had to buy special equipment costing Rp 1.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Dony sweeps men's titles at Indonesia Masters
Dony sweeps men's titles at Indonesia Masters JAKARTA (JP): Donny Susetyo ended a long slump by sweeping two men's titles at the Indonesia Masters tennis championships yesterday.Donny powered his way to a 6-3, 7-6 (7-0) victory over national number three Eddy Kusdaryanto for the men's singles crown...
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Fire razes 15 houses
Fire razes 15 houses JAMBI, Jambi: Fire razed at least 15 houses in Rajawali subdistrict of the city on Wednesday night.No casualties occurred, Antara reported yesterday.The fire which began at one of the houses at around 7:30 p.m. was extinguished within two hours.Jambi Police Chief Col.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Many state schools require renovation
Many state schools require renovation JAKARTA (JP): City Council members are pressuring the municipal administration to make renovation or reconstruction of a number of dilapidated city-owned school buildings top priority.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Politics should not be an issue for NU: Yogie
Politics should not be an issue for NU: YogieBy Santi WE Soekanto and Petty Prihartini TASIKMALAYA, West Java (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Yogie S. Memet told members of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) yesterday that they are free to channel their political aspirations through any of the three political...
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
95 firms violate manpower regulations
95 firms violate manpower regulations JAKARTA (JP): The government has prosecuted 12 companies this year and will send 83 others to court for alleged violations of manpower regulations, a Ministry of Manpower official said yesterday.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Paternalism, democracy don't go hand in hand
Paternalism, democracy don't go hand in handBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): In a seminar I attended recently I was asked to comment upon a paper which, to me, is very difficult to digest. It discusses the problem of generating a socio-cultural system which is capable of moving our present...
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Jeremy Monteiro builds his band and his empire
Jeremy Monteiro builds his band and his empireBy Paul W. Blair JAKARTA (JP): How jazz groups come together is often a fascinating story. Consider, for instance, the chronicle of the Jeremy Monteiro ensemble.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Talks with Suu Kyi hailed
Talks with Suu Kyi hailed BANGKOK (Reuter): Myanmarese Foreign Minister Ohn Gyaw said yesterday that recent meetings between his country's military rulers and detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi helped build mutual understanding and were likely to continue.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Public participation in master plans invited
Public participation in master plans invited JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita said yesterday that the drafting of spatial master plans should involve the private sector, including individuals.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Plastic surgery on Merapi victims underway
Plastic surgery on Merapi victims underway YOGYAKARTA (JP): Doctors will begin performing plastic surgery today on victims of the Mount Merapi eruption. The victims have been receiving treatment for their serious burn injuries.As of yesterday, the death toll in the Nov.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Pusan to apply for 14th Asiad
Pusan to apply for 14th Asiad SEOUL (Reuter): South Korea plans to apply to host the 14th Asian Games in 2002 in Pusan, its second largest city, officials said yesterday.A Pusan city official said the city would submit the application to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) in January.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
UI opens Non-Aligned Movement study center
UI opens Non-Aligned Movement study centerBy Achmad Nurhoeri JAKARTA (JP): The prestigious state University of Indonesia has established a center to study the development of the Non- Aligned Movement (NAM), of which Indonesia is now chairman.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Assyabaab goes top after crushing PSM
Assyabaab goes top after crushing PSM JAKARTA (JP): Surabaya's Assyabaab chalked up its second consecutive win in the Indonesian Soccer League competition by trouncing Ujungpandang's PSM 2-0 on Wednesday.
Fri, 02 Dec 1994
Jak Jazz opens to drizzle, applause
Jak Jazz opens to drizzle, applause JAKARTA (JP): The fourth international Jakarta jazz festival was officially opened yesterday by Governor Surjadi Soedirdja with one of five stages still being completed amid drizzle which washed across the capital.