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Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Singapore's PM to visit India
Singapore's PM to visit India SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong will head a business delegation on a four-day visit to India beginning Jan. 3, the government said yesterday.Goh has been invited to address a business group in Calcutta, where he will meet Prime Minister P.V.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Fire burns BMW showroom
Fire burns BMW showroom JAKARTA (JP): A fire, believed to have been started by a short circuit, damaged the two-story BMW showroom on Jl. Kapten Tendean, South Jakarta, on Monday evening.There were no reported fatalities at the site but an executive of the repair service center and showroom of...
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
TB prevalent in Maluku
TB prevalent in Maluku AMBON, Maluku: Twenty-four out of every 1,000 people in Maluku suffer from tuberculosis.Dr. H.I. Umarella, head of the Maluku health office, told Antara that the unhealthy living pattern of the people, who lacked nutrition, makes them prone to tuberculosis.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
C. Java police behind in crime fighting
C. Java police behind in crime fightingBy K. Basrie Are the police losing the battle against crime in Central Java? Maybe not, but local police chiefs admit that they are falling behind through a combination of shortages of personnel, lack of professionalism and drive among their officers at a time...
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Water scarce in Bogor
Water scarce in BogorFrom KompasWe, the residents of Bumi Indra Prasta Housing complex in Bogor, West Java, are having difficulties obtaining water. We have to stay awake until midnight to run water from the tap because at 5 a.m. not a single drop of water comes out of it.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Share prices to gain after 22% loss
Share prices to gain after 22% lossBy Teng Hong Joe JAKARTA (JP): The performance of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), during the past year has been disappointing. From the beginning of the year through Dec. 19, the Jakarta Composite Index (JCI), lost approximately 22 percent.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Government tightens rules on sending workers abroad
Government tightens rules on sending workers abroad JAKARTA (JP): Alarmed by reports about Indonesian workers being abused overseas, the government is clamping down on companies which send workers abroad.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Many substandard ships still operating
Many substandard ships still operating JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Sea Transportation Soentoro said yesterday that almost one third of the ships serving 34 pioneering routes in remote areas are below par."I'm always cheated by those irresponsible people.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
RI-Dutch ties grow into maturity
RI-Dutch ties grow into maturity JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto signaled an era of strengthening friendship between Indonesia and the Netherlands yesterday, marking an end to the tumultuous state of relations of the past two years.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Traditional markets in need of PR
Traditional markets in need of PR JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja wants PD Pasar Jaya, the city-owned traditional market company, to design special promotional programs to attract customers.The special programs, including continuous promotion of the uniqueness of traditional markets, are...
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Indonesia in the UNSC
Indonesia in the UNSC Next year Indonesia will take its seat on the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member for 1995-1996.Naturally Indonesia's nomination is an honor. However, some people question whether Indonesia will be able to do much on this forum.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Sexual harassment
Sexual harassment On Dec. 19 a sad case of sexual harassment once again occurred. One of 12 Indonesian female workers who were locked up by recruiters in Malaysia managed to escape to tell the Malaysian police authorities of the distress which she and her 11 colleagues had to suffer.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Our economy shines
Our economy shines The explosion of the US$450 million loan scandal at the state- owned Bank Bapindo which jolted the financial sector early this year turned out to have only a little impact on the performance of the Indonesian economy as a whole this year.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
C. Java clamps down on traffic violations
C. Java clamps down on traffic violations SEMARANG (JP): Central Java Police were quick to respond to President Soeharto's criticism of the poor traffic conditions in the country.They, along with other police headquarters in Java, are planning to introduce Traffic Order Zones in various spots where...
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Pondok Gede market inauguration delayed
Pondok Gede market inauguration delayed BEKASI (JP): Bekasi Regent Moch. Djamhari has insisted on delaying the inauguration of the new Pondok Gede market for as long as its developer takes to finish repairing its sloppy work.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Jakartans' legal awareness improves: LBH
Jakartans' legal awareness improves: LBH JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta legal aid foundation (LBH Jakarta) chief Luhut M.P. Pangaribuan said yesterday that the legal awareness of Jakartans is improving."Despite some limitations in freedom of speech and freedom to assemble, we found that the people's...
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Indonesian economy in for robust growth
Indonesian economy in for robust growth Indonesia's economy is ending 1994 with a respectable growth rate and is in for another robust expansion, according to the views of noted economists, which are rounded up below by Vincent Lingga.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Nine students drown in Malaysia
Nine students drown in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (UPI): Nine students drowned in two separate incidents, four in the northern state of Kedah and five in the central state of Pahang, Malaysian Police Superintendent Hashim Osman said yesterday.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Winners on sanitary competition
Winners on sanitary competition JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta military command won first prize in the sanitation competition for the mayoralty military command category.According to the organizing committee of the competition held jointly by the Armed-Forces, District Courts, Prosecutor Offices...
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
AIDS in Irian Jaya
AIDS in Irian Jaya Congratulations on your fine and accurate reporting on the HIV/AIDS situation faced by the community at Merauke, Irian Jaya (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 14, 1994/Features).However, to avoid another kind of scapegoating Yayasan Mitra Indonesia feels it necessary to comment on two...
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Research council touts projects to private sector
Research council touts projects to private sector JAKARTA (JP): The National Research Council has began touting projects for industrial application to private companies, hoping those interested will pay part of the research costs.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Malaysia's Sabah state gets new chief
Malaysia's Sabah state gets new chief KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (AFP): Malaysian Premier Mahathir Mohamad yesterday appointed a new chief minister for politically- volatile Sabah to enhance federal control over the state, which was wrestled away from the opposition 10 months ago.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Tangerang turns 51
Tangerang turns 51 JAKARTA (JP): Tangerang regency is holding various activities in conjunction with its 51st anniversary, which fell on Dec. 27, yesterday.H.M. Thamrin, secretary for the regency, said that the activities deal mainly with social affairs, including the provision of assistance to...
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Jakarta Stock Exchange getting more attractive
Jakarta Stock Exchange getting more attractive JAKARTA (JP): By the end of 1994, we expect the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) composite index to decline by about 20 percent from 589 points in 1993. This is a sharp contrast from last year when the market grew by 115 percent to become one of the best...
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Two men arrested for hijacking Rp 24m cash
Two men arrested for hijacking Rp 24m cash JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta police yesterday arrested two men for allegedly hijacking Rp 24 million (US$10,985) in cash which was just withdrawn from a bank for a private firm's payroll.West Jakarta police head Lt. Col.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Security in Citra Garden
Security in Citra GardenFrom Bisnis IndonesiaI refer to the letter in Bisnis Indonesia on Nov. 29, 1994 on the security in Citra Garden I. There are 1,400 families in this housing complex. These families group themselves into neighborhood units who deal with all social problems like cleanliness,...
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Legal system not responsive to changing climate
Legal system not responsive to changing climate JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's legal system is not responsive to the rapidly changing societal environment and this partly accounts for the waning reputation of the country's courts, Justice Minister Oetojo Oesman said yesterday.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Saudis offer reprieve for Indonesian overstayers
Saudis offer reprieve for Indonesian overstayers JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday that Indonesians who have overstayed their visas in Saudi Arabia will be allowed to leave the country and will not face punishment.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Harmoko wants revival of local film
Harmoko wants revival of local film JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko yesterday called for a revival of the local film industry which has been mired in a deep recession for the past few years.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Golkar optimistic about next year
Golkar optimistic about next year JAKARTA (JP): The dominant political organization Golkar said yesterday that given this year's successes, it is optimistic about the development of Indonesia in 1995.In its end-of-the-year statement, Golkar however underlined the need for the nation to pay closer...
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Indonesia needs new lighthouses
Indonesia needs new lighthouses JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, the largest archipelagic nation in the world, needs 3,283 new lighthouses to ensure the safety of water transportation across the country.Director General of Sea Transportation Soentoro said here yesterday that because Indonesia has not yet...
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Telkom enjoys prosperous '94
Telkom enjoys prosperous '94 JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta telecommunication office announced yesterday that its revenues reached Rp 262.5 billion (US$119 million) for the January-November period, exceeding the original target of Rp 248 billion by six percent.The office chief, I Nyoman Punia W.H.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
University students protest assault
University students protest assault KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Hundreds of Haluoleo University students staged a demonstration on Monday to protest the assault on three students by the local police.The protesters yelled, burned tires and pelted police officers who tried to approach them, Antara...
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
10 firework-maker families sought
10 firework-maker families sought JAKARTA (JP): Tangerang police are searching for the whereabouts of 10 families who were missing when police raided their residences at Kampung Malang Nengah, Legok.The residential raid was carried out as part of a police investigation into the growing number of...
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Bank services
Bank servicesFrom JayakartaI have several savings accounts in different banks for different purposes. For example, my savings in Bank "A" is for future needs, the one in bank "B" is for emergencies and bank account "C" is for recreation.
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
Garuda cuts baggage rates
Garuda cuts baggage rates JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Indonesia, the national flag carrier, has reduced its excess baggage tariffs by about 30 percent per kilogram for all its domestic routes.A spokesman for the airline said in a statement here yesterday that it has also increased the maximum weight of...
Wed, 28 Dec 1994
State transport firms' profits reach Rp 713b
State transport firms' profits reach Rp 713b JAKARTA (JP): State-owned transportation firms more than doubled their profits to Rp 713.89 billion (US$324.09 million) this year, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto says."This is higher than we originally expected.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
RI slowly wakes up to AIDS reality
RI slowly wakes up to AIDS realityBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia finally woke up to the perils of Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in 1994 after initial confusion about the nature of the threat.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Netherlands urget to honor Indonesian Independence Day
Netherlands urget to honor Indonesian Independence Day AMSTERDAM (Agencies): Dutch Development Minister Jan Pronk urged the Netherlands on Sunday to make a political gesture to Indonesia and honor next year's 50th anniversary of the former colony's independence, Reuters reported yesterday.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Jakarta waits for the new commander to act
Jakarta waits for the new commander to actBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): As Jakarta's new military commander Maj. Gen. Wiranto adjusts himself to his new seat, Jakartans wonder what he will do to make the capital a securer place to live, or at least as secure as during the tenure of his...
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Alms to bridge poverty gap
Alms to bridge poverty gap JAMBI: Civil servants in the province of Jambi have set aside a part of their salaries for charity for some months now, Vice Governor H. Musa said yesterday.Each month, the governor's office collects Rp 1.5 million in alms from the employees, Antara reported.
Tue, 27 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.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Russia helps Vietnam in Spratlys surveys
Russia helps Vietnam in Spratlys surveys HANOI (Reuter): Vietnam said yesterday that two Russian ships had helped its meteorologists conduct surveys in the disputed Spratly Islands and other sea areas also claimed by China.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Senate accused of not representing students
Senate accused of not representing students SEMARANG: Representatives of students at the state-run University of Diponegoro are calling on Rector Muladi to disband the present students' senate which they say does not truly represent the interest of students.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Gus Dur and Abu Hasan
Gus Dur and Abu HasanFrom Pikiran RakyatThe aftermath of the NU (Nahdlatul Ulama) congress in Cipasung, West Java, was marked by the conflict between Abdurrahman Wahid as the Chairman of the NU Executive Board 1994- 1999 and Abu Hasan.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Students Chechnya protests quiet down
Students Chechnya protests quiet down JAKARTA (JP): Two groups of Moslem students yesterday staged a peaceful but noisy demonstration outside the Russian embassy, calling for the withdrawal of Russian troops from Chechnya.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
New press publishing permits frozen
New press publishing permits frozen JAKARTA (JP): The government has frozen the issuance of press publishing licenses (SIUPP) for 1995, except for special sector publications like trade and sports gazettes, Minister of Information Harmoko announced yesterday.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
City boosts low-cost vertical housing
City boosts low-cost vertical housingBy Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): The construction of a low cost apartment on Jalan Penjernihan in Bendungan Hilir subdistrict, Central Jakarta, used to be home to 500 families. The 1.5-hectare area was ravaged by fire on Sept. 9.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Malaysians deported
Malaysians deported PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Six Malaysians here on tourist visas have been asked to leave the country after they were caught preaching in the area.The six were arrested while preaching at a mosque in Dukuhwaluh village, Banyumas regency, the head of the Banyumas Office of...
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Minibuses will enforce closed door policy
Minibuses will enforce closed door policy JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto said yesterday that the closed-door policy for minibuses will be fully enforced starting on Jan. 3.