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Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Land problems deter regreening program: Surjadi
Land problems deter regreening program: Surjadi JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said that park and other green areas account for only 12 percent of the total land area of the city, far below the ideal level of 30 percent.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
No Chinese songs allowed
No Chinese songs allowed PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Police in Surakarta and Banyumas have banned the singing of Mandarin songs at hotels and other entertainment places which plan to organize Christmas and New Year's parties."The ban is imposed to prevent racial conflict," Surakarta Police Chief Col.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Christmas Program * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: December 24: Pasar Senggol - Balinese Christmas Festival with a special Balinese dance performance and the children's Christmas Choir, from 7:15 p.m.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Putu offers new way of presenenting short story
Putu offers new way of presenenting short storyBy Lenah Susianty JAKARTA (JP): It was just like Putu Wijaya to pack his story reading presentation into such an intense performance called Protes.With his theater group, Teater Mandiri, and gamelan musician I Gusti Kompyang Raka, Putu offered a new...
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Reports of workers forced into prostitution probed
Reports of workers forced into prostitution probed JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Manpower has launched an investigation into a report that some female Indonesian workers in Malaysia have been forced into prostitution and pregnancy, and have then had their babies taken from them and sold.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Foreign investment up by 194%
Foreign investment up by 194% JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investments approved by the government increased by 194 percent to a record high of US$23.7 billion this year, while domestic investments rose 34.9 percent to Rp 53.3 trillion ($24.2 billion), a minister announced yesterday.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
ICMI's program
ICMI's programFrom Pikiran RakyatWe all know what ICMI stands for Ikatan Cendekiawan Muslim Indonesia (Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals). As a Moslem I would like to raise a question: What is ICMI's program? And what is the influence of ICMI on the Moslem technocrats in this world.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Trader admits to killing Timorese
Trader admits to killing Timorese DILI, East Timor (JP): A South Sulawesi migrant has admitted in court to stabbing a fellow trader from East Timor, stressing that he was provoked.The killing of Mario Vicente by Mokhamad Sakir in the Becora market on Nov.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Most concession holders still exploit forest: Minister
Most concession holders still exploit forest: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said yesterday that the dominance of profit-hungry forest concessionaires will continue to be a major obstacle to sustainable forestry development next year.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Sempati sets extra flights
Sempati sets extra flights JAKARTA (JP): PT Sempati Air, a private airline, is providing 45 extra return flights from Dec. 20 through Jan. 8, 1995, to anticipate the increasing number of travelers during the Christmas and New Year holidays.Arief R.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Rapid property development may cause cash crisis
Rapid property development may cause cash crisis JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Real Estate Indonesia acknowledged yesterday that the extensive property development in the country may cause a crash crisis due to possible huge non- performing loans.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Buddhist body expels two denominations
Buddhist body expels two denominations JAKARTA (JP): The government is backing the decision by the executive board of the Buddhist Council (Walubi) to expel two of its nine denominations.Siti Hartarti Murdaya, head of Walubi's honors board, said Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher gave his...
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Ministerial speeches: A political imperative?
Ministerial speeches: A political imperative?By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): One of the senior Moslem ulemas or kyais attending the recent congress of the Nahdlatul Ulama complained that too much time was spent for ministerial speeches in the congress.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Soeharto solutes mothers on Woman's Day
Soeharto solutes mothers on Woman's Day JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto paid tribute to mothers and the role they play in family life during his speech commemorating National Women's Day yesterday.The challenges facing Indonesia require the emergence of a new generation that is capable, highly...
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Public debate on nuclear power banned
Public debate on nuclear power banned JAKARTA (JP): A rare public debate on whether Indonesia should use nuclear power was canceled at the last minute yesterday because the organizers did not have the necessary police permit.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Five missing after river crash
Five missing after river crash BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Five people are feared to have drowned when they fell into the water after their traditional boat was smashed by a speed boat on the Barito river Wednesday night.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Gus Dur must learn about democracy
Gus Dur must learn about democracyFrom PelitaThe development of the social organizations is discouraging. Many leaders preach democracy and look like a true democrat but they do not behave accordingly.Gus Dur (Abdurrahman Wahid), for example, who once said in Australia that the Indonesian Moslems...
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Indonesia's rubber output drops by five percent
Indonesia's rubber output drops by five percent JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's natural rubber production is estimated to drop to 1.31 million tons this year but, according to the Indonesian Rubber Association (Gapkindo), will most likely recover next year.O.K.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Astra Int'l gets $200 million loan
Astra Int'l gets $200 million loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra International, one of the largest business groups in Indonesia, received US$200 million in a syndicated revolving credit facility from 21 international banks under an agreement signed in Singapore yesterday.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Solid legal system prerequisite for free market
Solid legal system prerequisite for free market The prevalence of justice is of paramount importance to the business world. Legal certainty helps shape business ethics, both of which are pillars of sound economic growth. Noted lawyer T.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Visa for Princen's return sparks uproar
Visa for Princen's return sparks uproar THE HAGUE (Reuter): A plan to allow a Dutch army deserter to return to the Netherlands from Indonesia for a family Christmas sparked a political row on Wednesday and war veterans have threatened to kill him.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Elvis arrives in Jakarta
Elvis arrives in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The king of rock'n'roll has arrived in Jakarta with the opening on Wednesday evening of Elvis, a unique entertainment and dining venue named after the legendary singer Elvis Presley.Elvis, which is located on the ground floor of Arthaloka building on Jl.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Jakarta gets serious on free trade
Jakarta gets serious on free trade At first glance, the speech this week by Indonesia's President Soeharto on the need for free trade didn't seem like anything out of the ordinary.In a nutshell, Mr. Soeharto said Indonesia had no choice but to take the free-trade road.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Bekasi told to punish delinquent developers
Bekasi told to punish delinquent developers BEKASI (JP): Head of the West Java chapter of National Strategy Inspectorate M. Ismail has asked the Bekasi regency to take stern action against the regency's developers building projects not in line with specifications.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Siding with the people
Siding with the people President Soeharto stated that the implementation of the Bogor Declaration (on the adoption of free trade by the year 2020) will not disregard Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Fortune clarifies winner ad
Fortune clarifies winner ad In response to Mr. Ruly's letter concerning Garuda's "trip to Hollywood" promo (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 16, 1994), on behalf of Garuda Indonesia, Fortune Indonesia as promotion coordinator explains the mix-up as follows:* We promised to publish the winner's name in Kompas...
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Palembang: Old town with sustainable development
Palembang: Old town with sustainable developmentBy Bambang Budi Utomo Yesterday President Soeharto inaugurated the Ancient Park of the Kingdom of Sriwijaya in Palembang. The event confirmed theories that Palembang was once the capital of Sriwijaya, one of the most powerful kingdoms in the...
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
PLDT employees call off strike
PLDT employees call off strike MANILA (AFP): Employees of telecommunications giant Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) have called off a six-day strike after reaching a compromise with the management, a company official said yesterday.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
GE and IPTN set up new venture for gas turbine
GE and IPTN set up new venture for gas turbine JAKARTA (JP): PT General Electric Technology Indonesia (GETI), a subsidiary of the American General Electric (GE), signed an agreement yesterday with PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) to set up a joint venture to provide repair and...
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
PPP condemns Russian aggression
PPP condemns Russian aggression JAKARTA (JP): The Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP) has strongly condemned Russia for its "uncivilized and brutal" acts against the people in the predominantly-Moslem region of Chechnya.
Fri, 23 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.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Air counter for military
Air counter for military JAKARTA (JP): The national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia yesterday opened a sales counter at the Armed Forces Headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, to improve the airline's reservation services to the forces' members.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Indonesia is searching for global role
Indonesia is searching for global roleBy Rizal Sukma JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Ambassador to the United Nations Nugroho Wisnumurti said recently that President Soeharto would attend the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) summit of members' heads of states early next year (The Jakarta Post, 9...
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Free medical treatment in Bekasi
Free medical treatment in Bekasi BEKASI (JP): The wives of Bekasi Administration officials yesterday held a free clinic in Samudra Jaya village, a less developed village in the regency.Mrs. Sophia Jamhari, the wife of Bekasi Regent, who led the relief work, was accompanied by five doctors and 15...
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices gained ground on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday in extremely active trading, supported by an upward movement in major world markets.The JSX Composite Index booked an increase of nearly three points to end the day at 469.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Indonesian car sales post all-time record
Indonesian car sales post all-time record JAKARTA (JP): Automobile sales in Indonesia are expected to reach an all-time record of 320,000 units this year, up by more than 50 percent from last year, the industry's association announced yesterday.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
UNDP maintains financial support for Indonesia
UNDP maintains financial support for Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Despite falling on hard economic times, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has made a commitment to maintain the same level of funding to assist development projects in Indonesia as it has in the past.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Indonesian workers abroad
Indonesian workers abroadFrom RepublikaI would like to comment on the advertisements for employment opportunities abroad.Most companies/agents are asking high fees from potential workers. For example an agent can ask a fee of Rp 7,150,000 from its client for two years employment in Japan, with a...
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Indonesia intensivies promotion of tourism
Indonesia intensivies promotion of tourism JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to promote its tourism industry Indonesia will increase its participation in international tourism events."Indonesia will take part in exhibitions, travel marts, cultural performances as well as the presentation of handicraft...
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Death toll in Depok train mishaps triples
Death toll in Depok train mishaps triples JAKARTA (JP): The number of victims, mostly students, fatally crushed by passing trains in Depok tripled this year to 22 from only eight people in 1993, according to a police officer.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Tourism package promoted for senior citizens
Tourism package promoted for senior citizens JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta chapter of the Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication is striving to promote a special tourism package designed mainly for elderly citizens and foreigners.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Lampung settlers resettled
Lampung settlers resettled BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Hundreds, possibly thousands, of families which have been given plots for housing and farming in various transmigration camps in the province have abandoned the facilities and resettled in West Kalimantan and Irian Jaya.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
Musical show on Ramayana legend
Musical show on Ramayana legend JAKARTA (JP): A musical show on the traditional legend of Rama and Shinta is to be performed at the Maxima stage in Ancol amusement park from Dec. 24 to 30.Widodo, a marketing employee of Ancol amusement park, said yesterday that the show, which was created by N.
Fri, 23 Dec 1994
No interference
No interferenceFrom MerdekaThe government need not interfere in the Nahdlatul Ulama row following its recent congress. The rift in the organization will not harm national stability. The crisis stems from dissatisfaction of a number of NU members at the reelection of Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) as...
Thu, 22 Dec 1994
Group questions basis of clean city award
Group questions basis of clean city award JAKARTA (JP): Activists criticized the government yesterday for neglecting environmental aspects when awarding the prestigious Adipura Awards to the cleanest cities in the country.
Thu, 22 Dec 1994
Reservoir holds lava flow
Reservoir holds lava flow YOGYAKARTA: A reservoir built at the northernmost part of Boyong river is doing what it was intended for, diverting the lava flowing down from Mt. Merapi crater.But the dam, located only about seven kilometers from the mountain top, is already spilling over because its...
Thu, 22 Dec 1994
Collection of radio taxes to be intensified
Collection of radio taxes to be intensified JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is planning to step up its collection of radio taxes in an effort to help increase regional revenues despite criticism from various groups, including the consumer group.
Thu, 22 Dec 1994
Road accidents in West Java
Road accidents in West Java BANDUNG: A total of 405 people have been killed over the last three months in road accidents in West Java.West Java Police Chief Maj. Gen. Soebandy said that altogether there were 652 road accidents in the province during the period between September and November.
Thu, 22 Dec 1994
Communist insurgency ending in RP
Communist insurgency ending in RP MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos yesterday announced plans to switch most counterinsurgency duties from military to police personnel, saying the fight against communist rebels was in its "final chapters.
Thu, 22 Dec 1994
On S'pore's welfare
On S'pore's welfare I refer to the letter by Mr. Simon De Cruz, Charge D'Affaires, Singapore Embassy, Jakarta, in The Jakarta Post on Dec. 20, 1994.I unreservedly agree to the points of Mr. De Cruz's letter. It was not my intention to cast doubts on the many achievements of the Singapore government.