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Sat, 19 Nov 1994
French young trio presents classics across Indonesia
French young trio presents classics across Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Music lovers in several cities are in for a classic treat after warm encores peaked a presentation of French Trio Wanderer here on Wednesday.
Sat, 19 Nov 1994
Goenawan's right to sue minister questioned
Goenawan's right to sue minister questioned JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko yesterday questioned the right of Goenawan Mohamad, former chief editor of Tempo, to sue him for closing the magazine in June.
Sat, 19 Nov 1994
JP/2/ACROSS1
JP/2/ACROSS1Village chiefs fired for polygamy PURBOLINGGO, East Java: Two village chiefs in Maron and Tiris subdistricts have been sacked for polygamy.Probolinggo Regent Pamoedji dismissed them in an effort to improve the image of civil servants, the spokesman for the Probolinggo administration, A.
Sat, 19 Nov 1994
Pillorying rapists may hurt victims
Pillorying rapists may hurt victims JAKARTA (JP): A mass communication expert warned that the plan to expose the photographs and identities of convicted rapists to the public through television could have negative repercussions for their victims.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
State shipyard sees exports on the horizon
State shipyard sees exports on the horizon JAKARTA (JP): The state-run shipbuilding company PT PAL will export four bulk carriers and one reefer vessel at a total value of US$100 million to Britain and the Netherlands.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Don't expect much from established media: Expert
Don't expect much from established media: Expert JAKARTA (JP): A communication specialist on Wednesday encouraged the public to run what he called "underground media" which would give them the access to the freedom of expression.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Four killed in traffic mishap
Four killed in traffic mishap SURABAYA: Four people were killed and five others seriously injured in a head-on collision involving two buses in Lumajang, East Java on Tuesday, a press report said yesterday.All but one of those killed have been identified, Antara reported.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Yorrys' friends withdraw their statements
Yorrys' friends withdraw their statements JAKARTA (JP): Two more witnesses in the trial of seven defendants charged with organizing a gambling den in cooperation with Yorrys Raweyai retracted their preliminary statements.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
U.S.-China ties key to Korea's future
U.S.-China ties key to Korea's futureBy Zeno Park SEOUL (AFP): U.S.-China ties will be crucial in determining Korea's future, while North Korea, dabbling in limited economic reforms, will at least in the short term try to avoid contacts with South Korea.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Local banks advised to raise deposit rates
Local banks advised to raise deposit rates JAKARTA (JP): Analysts are warning that banks must raise annual interest rates on time deposits by at least one to two percentage points to curb capital flight resulting from the recent rises in interest rates in the United States.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Share prices lower on JSX
Share prices lower on JSX JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) drifted lower yesterday with most issues loosing ground in heavy trading.The JSX Composite Index closed 1.68 points lower to end at 512.45 yesterday, as compared to 514.13 on Wednesday.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Satya Wacana University rectorate dissolved
Satya Wacana University rectorate dissolved JAKARTA (JP): Following weeks of unrest sparked by the dismissal of renowned scholar Arief Budiman, a presidium will be formed to take over the leadership of the Satya Wacana Christian University in Central Java once the rectorate is dissolved.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Respected Dili Bishop appeals for calm
Respected Dili Bishop appeals for calm DILI, East Timor (JP): The Roman Catholic leader in East Timor, Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo, has appealed to all parties in Dili, from the security and government apparatus to the young people, to work together to restore peace.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
City to reorganize management of PAM Jaya
City to reorganize management of PAM Jaya JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will reorganize the management of the city-owned water company PAM Jaya in a bid to help improve water services in the capital.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Guidelines on living in flats planned
Guidelines on living in flats planned JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is formulating guidelines on how to live in vertical housing to promote high- rise living and attract Jakartans to live in apartments.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Forest estate's building burned
Forest estate's building burned PADANG, West Sumatra: Local farmers set fire to the equipment shelter of a forestry company, angry with local businessmen, an official said yesterday.Head of the provincial forest office, Ishak Sumantri, said that the angry mob burned down an equipment shed and a...
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Economy and rights
Economy and rights With the Pacific agreement to move to free trade, the United States has made important progress in a cause that it has vigorously supported for half a century.Trade has contributed mightily to rising prosperity in this country and throughout the world.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Officials' must obey court's summon, Chief Justice says
Officials' must obey court's summon, Chief Justice says JAKARTA (JP): Chief Justice R. Soerjono reminded government officials yesterday that their presence was mandatory when they are summoned by the state administrative court in connection with any legal suit filed against them.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Chile hopes to bridge Asia and S. America
Chile hopes to bridge Asia and S. AmericaBy Paul Iredale JAKARTA (Reuter): Chile served notice this past week it planned to be a power in the rich Asia-Pacific trading zone, rolling into town to join the group with a crisp roadshow and a large team of businessmen.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Drug traffickers arrested
Drug traffickers arrested YOGYAKARTA: Police have raided a drug syndicate and arrested nine people, including six college students, in a drug bust dubbed Operation Purple.Deputy chief of Yogyakarta police, Maj.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Police livelihood ready for upgrade: Chief
Police livelihood ready for upgrade: Chief JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman says that the social welfare of police personnel and their families must be improved in order for them to provide maximum service to the public.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Two more firms plan public offerings
Two more firms plan public offerings JAKARTA (JP): Unibank, a consumer-based commercial bank, and Indoprima Gemilang, a producer of automotive components, announced yesterday their plans for an initial public offering (IPO) of shares.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
ASEAN meets to spur growth in backward areas
ASEAN meets to spur growth in backward areas DAVAO, Philippines (Reuter): Hard on the heels of the APEC meeting, Asia's commitment to trade cooperation took another step forward yesterday when officials and businessmen from four nations met to spur development of their backward areas.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Brothel operator denies working girls' testimonies
Brothel operator denies working girls' testimonies JAKARTA (JP): Hartono Setyawan told presiding Judge Stephanus Sutrisno at his trial in the South Jakarta District Court yesterday the three prostitutes caught red handed by the police at Century Park Hotel on July 23 were not his call girls.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Jiang's visit to promote RI-China ties
Jiang's visit to promote RI-China ties JAKARTA (JP): Chinese President Jiang Zemin returned to Jakarta yesterday to mark the beginning of an official two-day visit to Indonesia to further promote relations.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
'RCTI' to air police story
'RCTI' to air police story Indonesia's first private television station RCTI is scheduled to air a serial on city police investigations.The film, entitled Pedang Keadilan (The Sword of Justice) and consisting of eight 50-minute episodes, will be aired every Monday at 10:30 p.m. beginning Nov.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Jail warden murdered
Jail warden murdered TANGERANG (JP): A prison warden identified as Jalil, 25, was killed, allegedly by his colleagues, after a game of cards at PM bus pool on Jl. Sudirman, Tangerang.A PM bus driver found the victim wedged underneath a bench, lying in a pool of blood at 3 a.m. yesterday.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
What about rights?
What about rights? Their assuring tone notwithstanding, the public statements in the defense of human rights that were made this week in Jakarta by visiting U.S. officials from President Bill Clinton down to Secretary of State Warren Christopher and Secretary of Commerce Ronald Brown must have come...
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
S'pore offers scholarship
S'pore offers scholarship JAKARTA: The Singapore Ministry of Education recently granted 39 Indonesian students the ASEAN Secondary Three Scholarships enabling them to join a two-year course leading to a Singapore Cambridge General Certificate of Education examination.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeShare prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 17, 1994: Bidding price Trading Previous --------------------- volume Share close high low close (shares) ABDA 1,500 0 0 1,500 0 ADES ALFINDO 2,425 0 0 2,425 0 AHAP INSURANCE 3,350 0 0 3,350 0 ALUMINDO PERKASA 1,100 1,150...
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m TV Series: Kubuto 3:05 Langka dan Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:00 School Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Science Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Culture Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05...
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Congratulations Pak Uta!
Congratulations Pak Uta!From NeracaRecently RCTI and SCTV stations aired the profile of Pak Uta in the Nuansa Pagi program. Uta, who farms a strip of land along the Ciliwung river in front of Shangri-la Hotel, Jakarta, is very proud of his kids who have gained university degrees.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Shipyard in court over tanker fire
Shipyard in court over tanker fire SINGAPORE (AFP): A leading Singapore ship repairer, Jurong Shipyard, has been hauled to court for allegedly flouting the law in connection with an oil tanker fire in which 10 workers died, officials said yesterday.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Election fever grips Malaysia
Election fever grips Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Election fever has gripped Malaysia, as political parties hold public rallies without even knowing when the next national polls will be held.Malaysia has one of the world's strongest economies -- with an average eight percent growth over the last...
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Australia deports 57 Vietnamese boat people
Australia deports 57 Vietnamese boat people SYDNEY (Reuter): A group of 57 Vietnamese boat people, some bound hand and foot and carried on to an aircraft, were deported from Australia to Indonesia yesterday.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Proud of N-250
Proud of N-250From Suara KaryaI am proud of Indonesia for the launching of N-250 aircraft a few days ago. It is made by IPTN and designed by the country's sons and daughters.The launching of the sophisticated passenger aircraft is, according to President Soeharto, a continuation of the struggle of...
Fri, 18 Nov 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.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
China technology exhibited
China technology exhibited JAKARTA (JP): Around 127 state-owned companies of China yesterday opened a science and technology exhibition that will last until Monday, at the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
New mailing service introduced
New mailing service introduced The state-owned postal service, Perum Pos dan Giro, introduced electronic business mail, a new service offering speed and accuracy of delivery, yesterday.Director General of Post and Telecommunications Djakaria Purawidjaja told reporters after officially starting the...
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Fighting gamblers and prostitutes
Fighting gamblers and prostitutesFrom Media IndonesiaThere have been numerous newspaper reports recently about the cracking of gambling and prostitution dens in Jakarta. Dozens of gamblers and prostitutes have been detained. But we never find out what happened to them.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Sanata Dharma's Gatra
Sanata Dharma's GatraFrom GatraAfter reading the news about the issuance of the publication license of the new magazine Gatra in the Bernas and Kompas dailies, I would like to impart some information.Since 1982 Sanata Dharma University has used the name Gatra for the scientific magazine of the...
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Guntur residents refuse to move
Guntur residents refuse to move Hundreds of residents of the Guntur district in South Jakarta have rejected an offer of Rp 800,000 (US$367) per square meter from developer PT IC for the appropriation of their two hectare plots of land.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Parks must be well cared for
Parks must be well cared forFrom NeracaI salute the Jakarta Metropolitan Administration for having established many parks in the city. The parks are essential for keeping the city fresh and cool. Pedestrians and motorists can rest in the parks during hot days.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Garuda transfers 19 F28s to Air Force and Merpati
Garuda transfers 19 F28s to Air Force and Merpati JAKARTA (JP): The country's flag carrier Garuda Indonesia yesterday handed over 19 aging Fokker-28 aircraft to the Air Force and its sister company Merpati Nusantara Airlines.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Djajanti, MMC sign $250m business deal
Djajanti, MMC sign $250m business deal JAKARTA (JP): The Djajanti Group of Indonesia and Malaysia Mining Corporation (MMC) have agreed to promote cooperation in the fishery, agricultural and cement businesses involving investments of US$250 million.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
State-run 'TVRI' mulls showing rapists' photos to the public
State-run 'TVRI' mulls showing rapists' photos to the public JAKARTA (JP): Director General for Radio, Television and Film Alex Leo Zulkarnaen thinks the idea of broadcasting the names and photographs of rapists on state-run television TVRI is worth looking into.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Ulema's biography published soon
Ulema's biography published soon SURABAYA, East Java: A biography of As'ad Syamsul Arifin, a prominent figure in the largest Moslem socio-religious organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), will be launched Sunday.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
W. Jakarta lacks tourist sites
W. Jakarta lacks tourist sites The head of the West Jakarta Tourism Office, Parlindungan Hutabarat, expressed concern over the lack of large-scale tourist attraction sites in the West Jakarta mayoralty.
Fri, 18 Nov 1994
Indigenous company
Indigenous company We have been asked by our shareholder, PT Tridaya Upayamanunggal, to write and inform you that part of the story under the heading Semen Andalas cuts debts in The Jakarta Post, Oct. 26, 1994, should be corrected to prevent misinformation and harmful negative consequences.