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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.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Ten years sought for ex-Bapindo boss
Ten years sought for ex-Bapindo boss JAKARTA (JP): Government prosecutors yesterday urged a Jakarta court to sentence Subekti Ismaun, former president of Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo), to 10 years imprisonment for his alleged role in a Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million) loan scam.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Aid earmarked for dam repairs
Aid earmarked for dam repairs MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The Ministry of Public Works has earmarked Rp 2 billion ($952,000) for the repair of 16 dams in Eastern Lombok Regency which were in damaged by mud floods.The dams in the Aikmel district are located along the Tanggek River.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Eco-labeling is a stupid demand: German association
Eco-labeling is a stupid demand: German association JAKARTA (JP): The practice of eco-labeling, required by a number of developed countries for imported tropical forest products, is a "stupid" one, the general manager of the German Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers Association says.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Med Games for Israel, Palestine
Med Games for Israel, Palestine PARIS (AFP): Israel may compete against Palestine and Arab countries at the Mediterranean Games at Bari, Italy, in 1997.Claude Collard, president of the Med Games Committee, said here Tuesday before leaving for an Executive Commission meeting in Bari he expected to...
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
APEC declaration means headache for Japan
APEC declaration means headache for JapanBy Keiji Urakami JAKARTA (Kyodo): Leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum have charted an ambitious course toward the goal of transforming their region into a free-trade zone by the year 2020."Our goal is an ambitious one.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Thai PM prays in Mendut
Thai PM prays in Mendut YOGYAKARTA: Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leek Pai on Wednesday visited the ancient Buddhist Mendut temple in Mungkid, Magelang, Central Java.Chuan later joined other Buddhist for a prayer at a nearby temple. He received blessings from the priest Joti Dhammo.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Soeharto, Clinton discuss rights issue
Soeharto, Clinton discuss rights issue JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto and U.S. President Bill Clinton engaged in extended talks yesterday discussing human rights issues and East Timor."He (Clinton) raised the issue of human rights in Indonesia and the problem of East Timor," said Minister/State...
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Dharmala Group ties up with Malaysian firms
Dharmala Group ties up with Malaysian firms JAKARTA (JP): Businessmen took advantage of the APEC meetings, that culminated with a conference in Bogor on Tuesday, by signing various deals in the presence of government leaders.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Many Jakarta areas still prone to floods during rainy season
Many Jakarta areas still prone to floods during rainy season JAKARTA (JP): At least 80 areas in and around the city are prone to floods during the rainy season.The areas are mostly located along the banks of rivers and canals passing through the city. Others are located below sea level.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Pertina to select boxers
Pertina to select boxers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) will start selecting pugilists for the 1995 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the national championships in Manado, North Sulawesi, next week.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
APEC coming of age
APEC coming of age "Finally the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum seems to be coming of age. After years of being derided as little more than a talking shop, the 18-nation body now shows signs of being on the verge of acquiring some real significance, as ministers from its member...
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Citra Lamtoro clinches $475m tollroad project in Manila
Citra Lamtoro clinches $475m tollroad project in Manila JAKARTA (JP): Citra Lamtoro, a consortium led by President Soeharto's eldest daughter Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana, clinched here yesterday a US$475 million tollroad project in the Philippine capital of Manila.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
KL warns of consequences of APEC free trade plan
KL warns of consequences of APEC free trade plan JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday warned developing countries, regardless of their weaknesses, that liberalizing the economy could end with them being dominated by industrialized states.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Jakarta's hustle and bustle reigns again
Jakarta's hustle and bustle reigns again JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's streets, which were quiet and almost deserted during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting on Tuesday, returned to normal yesterday.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Wide World of Kids 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:30 Sports 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama:...
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Training course for museum guides
Training course for museum guides The Museum and Historical Affairs Office is holding a training course for guides, operators and staff members of the city's museums.The two-week course, opened by office head Dirman Surachmat at the Jakarta Historic Museum in West Jakarta yesterday, is aimed at...
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
New airline takes off
New airline takes off SINGAPORE (AFP): Region Air, a local air charter company owned by reclusive hotelier Ong Beng Seng, took off yesterday on its maiden flight to the Vietnamese city of Vung Tau as Singapore's third fully-fledged airline, officials said.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Many babies born underweight
Many babies born underweight AMBON, Maluku: As many as 14 percent of all babies born in the province weigh less than 2.5 kg, well below the ideal of three kilograms, according to the chef of the Maluku health office.Dr. I.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Support strong for re-election of Abdurrahman
Support strong for re-election of Abdurrahman JAKARTA (JP): Support for the re-election of Abdurrahman Wahid, chief of the 34 million member Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), is streaming in from Central Java, one of the strongest bases of the Moslem organization.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
The challenges ahead
The challenges ahead The leaders of 18 nations who gathered this week at the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting in Indonesia arrived with lofty talk of achieving a sweeping agreement to stimulate economic growth on the Pacific Rim, already among the most vibrant economic regions in...
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Remember to pay X-mas bonus
Remember to pay X-mas bonus JAKARTA (JP): The tripartite board, linking representatives of workers, employers and government, yesterday reminded companies of their obligation to pay their Christian workers the 13th month salary, which they are entitled to by regulation.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
High efficiency vital for entering free market
High efficiency vital for entering free market JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should reduce its high cost economy so as to enable its products to enter the free market system within the APEC member economies, say local economists.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Indonesia must better respect human rights: U.S.
Indonesia must better respect human rights: U.S. JAKARTA (JP): U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher said yesterday that better respect for human rights is a fundamental part of American foreign policy on Indonesia.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Flood warning sounded
Flood warning sounded PEKANBARU, Riau: With the coming of the rainy season, Kampar regent Saleh Jasit has warned people living along the Kampar River to stay alert against possible flash floods.Saleh said a number of areas in his regency have already been affected by flood, although not bad ones,...
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
OPEC to work for oil price of $16-$19
OPEC to work for oil price of $16-$19 JAKARTA (JP): Ministers of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) expect to determine a production ceiling aimed at achieving sales prices of between US$16 to $19 a barrel in their 97th meeting in Bali next week.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
The message, loud and clear
The message, loud and clear There is, we think, a strategic reason why the APEC economic leaders went to such length in their Bogor declaration to elaborate the thoughts and rationale underlying their agreement on free and open trade and investment in the region and the phases and principles in...
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
RI, U.S. sign agreements on $40b projects
RI, U.S. sign agreements on $40b projects JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and the United States marked a historic step towards greater business cooperation yesterday by concluding 17 agreements and memorandums of understanding involving total investments of US$40 billion.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Hillary Rodham Clinton inspects Jakarta kampong
Hillary Rodham Clinton inspects Jakarta kampong JAKARTA (JP): A magic wand was waved over Pasar Manggis district in Setiabudi area in southern Jakarta when Hillary Rodham Clinton came for a visit yesterday.Everything was spic and span.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Traffic jam
Traffic jamFrom NeracaThe traffic at Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, has improved after the area was rid of vendors. But now the traffic jam occurs at Lenteng Agung, still in South Jakarta. The great number of cars coming from Depok causes the congestion, beginning at Pancasila University to Jl.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Napan Group acquires foreign plantation firm
Napan Group acquires foreign plantation firm JAKARTA (JP): PT Pan London Sumatra Plantation (PLSP), an affiliate of the Napan Group, acquired the North Sumatra plantation firm PT PP London Sumatra Indonesia (Lonsum) from Harrisons and Crosfield Holding BV for US$183.5 million yesterday.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Two missing at sea
Two missing at sea TERNATE, Maluku: A passenger and a crew member of KM Putra Indah IV vessel which capsized in northern Maluku waters last week were still not accounted for by yesterday.The ship capsized after crashing with the passenger liner KM Ciremai belonging to the state-owned shipping firm...