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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.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Human rights pressure to be stonger
Human rights pressure to be stonger SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Noted expert on law Muladi warned that the demand for better observance of human rights in Indonesia will intensify in the coming years and stressed that the nation should be prepared to deal with this situation.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Health services for all groups better this year
Health services for all groups better this year JAKARTA (JP): The year 1994 saw a genuine attempt by the government to expand health services for the poor people besides for the wealthier members of society.The Ministry of Health launched a "health card" intended for needy people.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Tangerang drivers fail to stage planned protest
Tangerang drivers fail to stage planned protest TANGERANG (JP): Some public transportation drivers on the Pasar Anyar-Perumnas II and III housing estate routes in Tangerang yesterday failed to stage their protest against the presence of other vehicles operating with no route permits.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Police arrest dove racing gamblers
Police arrest dove racing gamblers KEBUMEN, Central Java: Police have arrested 18 people making bets on dove racing.Lt. Susilo Utomo said police also seized 60 doves, 10 motorcycles and 15 bicycles during a raid in Mrentul village, Mirit district. Twenty other gamblers managed to escape.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Sheraton wins award
Sheraton wins award JAKARTA (JP): Sheraton Nusa Indah Resort, a five-star hotel in Bali, has won the Ministry of Manpower's 1994 award for the best company in Indonesia in the field of environmental safety and workplace health.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Vitamin A for poor children
Vitamin A for poor children BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The provincial health office will focus its 1995 program on the distribution of Vitamin A for children under five years old in poor villages.Arvin Dyanto, head of the office, said the vitamin was expected to improve the children's health...
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Capital market set for stronger performance
Capital market set for stronger performance JAKARTA (JP): Stock exchange executives and securities analysts estimate a more promising outlook for the Indonesian capital market next year.They predict that the estimated faster growth in the country's economy will become the prime mover of the capital...
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
West Sumatra to enter two growth triangles
West Sumatra to enter two growth triangles JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto wants to include West Sumatra in two sub-regional cooperation areas, involving Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, to spur economic growth in the province, Coordinating Minister of Industry and Trade Hartarto says.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Court seizes assets
Court seizes assets JAMBI: The Jambi District Court, acting at the request of PT Sari Hijau Mutiara (SHM), a forestry concession holder, has seized the assets of PT Heeching Timber Industry Indonesia (HTII), co-concession holder of PT SHM, to avoid further conflict between the two companies.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Windsurfer to defend title
Windsurfer to defend title JAKARTA (JP): Balinese windsurfer Oka Sulaksana will defend his title in the mistral one design event at the Singapore Open Windsurfing Championships slated for Dec. 29 to Jan. 4.Oka has won titles several times at the championships.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Laser discs must be censored
Laser discs must be censored JAKARTA (JP): The city information office announced yesterday that all laser discs in circulation in the city have to pass censorship from the Film Censorship Institution no later than April next year.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
New forestry-linked resettlement program planned
New forestry-linked resettlement program planned JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to launch a new resettlement program in which four acres of forest land will be parceled out to participants.Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo disclosed yesterday that the plan, which will begin next...
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
New subscription rate
New subscription rate Due to increases in the price of newsprint and in production costs, The Jakarta Post has increased its monthly subscription rate to Rp 18,000 as of Jan.2, 1995.The new unregistered mailing rate has gone up from Rp 48,000 to Rp 54,000 for a three-month subscription.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Dharmala raises capital
Dharmala raises capital MANILA (AFP): The Philippine subsidiaries of Indonesia-based Dharmala Group and Singapore's Keppel Group have increased their capital stock to 837 million pesos (US$35 million, documents obtained from the Securities and Exchange Commission said yesterday.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The Christmas holiday mood was looming over the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday as share prices lost ground in extremely light trading.The broad-based Composite Index closed 0.46 points lower at 466.27 yesterday from 566.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
RI soccer clubs told to go public
RI soccer clubs told to go public JAKARTA (JP): A former top soccer official says it is high time for Indonesian soccer clubs, both amateur and professional, to go public, following in the footsteps of foreign clubs.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
TV Today: Tuesday, December. 27, 1994
TV Today: Tuesday, December. 27, 1994TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 TV Series: Willing & Abel 4:30 Children Christmas 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Christmas Ceremony...
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Transmigration
TransmigrationFrom NeracaMinister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo has made an important breakthrough in the transmigration sector. The business sector welcomes the minister's idea as an excellent policy.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
1994: The battle between police and criminals goes on
1994: The battle between police and criminals goes onBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): As in previous years, the Greater Jakarta area has seen crimes, ranging from thefts with battery, aggravated assault and student brawls to white collar crime, in 1994.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
RI chess teams do their best
RI chess teams do their best JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) Akbar Tanjung, believes Indonesia's chess teams did their best at the 31st Chess Olympics concluded on Dec. 17 in Moscow.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Private firm to buy Garuda's idle aircraft
Private firm to buy Garuda's idle aircraft JAKARTA (JP): A private company will buy nine idle Airbus A- 300 B4 aircraft from Garuda Indonesia, which will hire five of them, while the other four will be leased to Garuda's sister airline Merpati Nusantara.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Marching band gala opens here today
Marching band gala opens here today JAKARTA (JP): Grand Prix Marching Band (GPMB), an annual duel arena for all of the most prestigious marching bands in the country, is scheduled to begin today.Lisa Ayodya, the chairperson of the GPMB organizing committee, said yesterday that the competition will...
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Lack of staff
Lack of staffFrom Bisnis IndonesiaIncidents caused by friction are a frequent occurrence in front of the ticket box in a cinema on Jalan Diponegoro. The reason is a shortage of ticket sellers. There is often only one employee selling tickets for two queues of moviegoers.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
New tariff team unrelated to olefin protection debate
New tariff team unrelated to olefin protection debate JAKARTA (JP): Two senior cabinet ministers yesterday reiterated their position on the formation of the country's new tariff team, saying that it is not related to the controversy over proposed protection for PT Chandra Asri's olefin project...
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
No major crimes spoil Xmas holiday
No major crimes spoil Xmas holiday JAKARTA (JP): The city recorded no significant crimes during the Christmas celebration thanks to the deployment of hundreds of police personnel to facilitate attendance at churches on Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Production drop forces Bulog to import rice
Production drop forces Bulog to import rice JAKARTA (JP): A decrease in the country's rice production forced the National Logistic Agency (Bulog) to import 900,000 tons of husked rice this year and another 380,000 tons is expected next month, State Minister of Food Ibrahim Hasan said yesterday.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Drug traffickers arrested
Drug traffickers arrested JAKARTA (JP): A team of four from the On-the-Alert city police operation has arrested three suspects for allegedly making a transaction of 680 grams of dried marijuana.City police spokesman Lt. Col.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
International drug trade is threatening Indonesia
International drug trade is threatening IndonesiaBy Arief M. Suditomo JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and 17 other countries cut a path toward the liberalization of trade at the November APEC meeting in Bogor. However, there is one product that doesn't need a meeting to flow freely.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Visit to Jerusalem
Visit to JerusalemFrom Pikiran RakyatSome Indonesian pilgrims were lucky enough to have been able to visit Masjidil Aqsha in Jerusalem. As a sacred place for Moslems, besides Masjidil Haram and Nawabi, Masjidil Aqsha is worth visiting as long as conditions permit.
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Public transit remains a major problem
Public transit remains a major problemBy Yoko N. Sari and Hyginus Hardoyo JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta is facing increasingly complicated headaches in public transportation, with problems ranging from difficulties in improving the discipline of motorists, poor management of bus companies, old, and bad...
Tue, 27 Dec 1994
Govt reaffirms its ban on foreign retailers
Govt reaffirms its ban on foreign retailers JAKARTA (JP): The government ruled out yesterday any plan to let foreign retailers operate in Indonesia before 2020, the deadline for trade liberalization among members of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, in order to protect domestic...