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Mon, 19 Sep 1994
Thugs hired for land appropriation
Thugs hired for land appropriation JAKARTA (JP): A property dispute turned ugly over the weekend when dozens of men, reportedly hired by PT Technodev Inti Utama, a law consultant claiming to represent state-owned Bank Dagang Negara (BDN), attacked a building at Jl. Agus Salim 24, Central Jakarta.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994
Kampung Melayu overpass opened
Kampung Melayu overpass opened The Kampung Melayu flyover which connects Jl. Jatinegara Timur and Jl. Casablanca in East Jakarta is open to traffic starting today.According to the Antara news agency the municipality public relations office announced that traffic from east and west can bypass the...
Mon, 19 Sep 1994
Murayama's visit to renew Japan's role
Murayama's visit to renew Japan's roleBy Rizal Sukma JAKARTA (JP): Since the end of Cold War, discussions on security matters in the Asia-Pacific have been preoccupied with two main issues: How China's modernization might affect the future of regional security environment, and how to find a...
Mon, 19 Sep 1994
Helper turns criminal
Helper turns criminalFrom KompasAt about 3.30 p.m. on Aug. 31, 1994 my father and I were riding towards our house at Taman Permata Buwana, West Jakarta. As we approached the circle of the Puri Indah housing complex, one of our wheels was punctured metal spike.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994
Too many people, too few buses
Too many people, too few busesFrom Bisnis IndonesiaA Police officer was quoted as saying: "The bus must pick up no more passengers than its capacity allows, so that the bus door can be closed." I view this as an appropriate statement.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994
Bus and taxi fares
Bus and taxi faresFrom NeracaThe Land Transportation Owners Organization's demand that the bus fare be raised should be reconsidered. For people who commute to work in Jakarta daily from Depok, Bogor, any fare increase would be too burdensome.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994
Hungarian president arrives in Indonesia
Hungarian president arrives in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Hungarian President Arpad Goncz arrived on the tourist island of Bali Saturday for a four-day visit to Indonesia.Goncz is also scheduled to visit Jakarta but there has been no official explanation about whom he will meet here.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994
PT Astra International taps Asian dollar mart for US$160m
PT Astra International taps Asian dollar mart for US$160m JAKARTA (JP): Four Singapore-based Japanese banks have arranged a US$160 million revolving credit facility for PT Astra International, a major Indonesian assembler and distributor of vehicles, heavy equipment and machinery.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994
UAE begins gas supplies to Japan under new deal
UAE begins gas supplies to Japan under new deal ABU DHABI (AFP): The biggest gas tanker in the world has sailed from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Japan to deliver the first shipment of liquefied gas under a 25-year contract, officials said on Saturday.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994
Upset penalty saves South Korea from humiliation at U-19
Upset penalty saves South Korea from humiliation at U-19 JAKARTA (JP): A penalty in the dying minutes saved South Korea from an upset loss to Bahrain in their Asian Youth Under-19 soccer championship last night.A rain of tears carried the Bahrainis to the locker room.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994
Papua New Guinea upbeat for peace on Bougainville
Papua New Guinea upbeat for peace on BougainvilleBy David Williams PORT MORESBY (AFP): The government of Papua New Guinea has embarked on a fragile peace process that could provide the brightest hope yet for ending a bloody six-year secessionist conflict on Bougainville Island.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994
Timor military breed rare birds
Timor military breed rare birds DILI, East Timor: The local military district is breeding endangered deer and birds on Atauro island, some 40 miles north of here."We mean to help the East Timor government preserve forests and endangered species in the province," military commandant Lt. Col.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994
Building on a road side
Building on a road sideFrom KompasWe, the residents of Empang subdistrict in South Bogor, are concerned over the renovation of a building which houses a service shop for Vespa scooters and is located on the side of a narrow road in our area.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994
Ramos arrives from European trip
Ramos arrives from European trip MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos returned yesterday from a nine-day trip to Europe hailing it as a success in terms of convincing investors to cash in on his nation's promising economic growth and forging bilateral ties.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994
Five new records broken in junior athletics c'ship
Five new records broken in junior athletics c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Five new meet records were produced during the first two days of the 5th Asian junior track and field championships.One of the new marks came yesterday in the women's 100m by Damayanthi Dasha of Sri Lanka.
Sun, 18 Sep 1994
Mahathir opposes regular APEC meetings
Mahathir opposes regular APEC meetings JAKARTA (JP): With the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leadership conference in Indonesia just a few weeks away, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday spoke against regular meetings by the forum as part of his overall objection towards...
Sun, 18 Sep 1994
Roman numerals, tennis neck and cigarettes ...
Roman numerals, tennis neck and cigarettes ... JAKARTA (JP): "There! There it is!"Screeching tires lodging a protest, the cab jolted to a standstill. "Sorry, Pak, didn't see it." Of course the cabbie didn't see it, while maneuvering the vehicle through a collection consisting of: a motor scooter...
Sun, 18 Sep 1994
Timber
Timber concessionsFrom Sinar PagiRecently the BPTG was again the focus of the public's attention. Earlier this year, the company created an uproar by listing its HPH forest concession areas as company assets.
Sun, 18 Sep 1994
By Bruce Emond
By Bruce EmondSabatini runs risk of becoming popular has-been JAKARTA (JP): Gabriela Sabatini, one of the world's most photographed and photogenic women, is a sponsor's dream. Tall, svelte, with finely sculpted features and an easy smile, the 24-year-old Argentinean is untiringly gracious as she...
Sun, 18 Sep 1994
Sawangan golf course
Sawangan golf courseBy Hidayat JatiJAKARTA (JP): Sawangan public golf course, located about two hours drive outside South Jakarta, is arguably the best place for golf-agnostics to start on their way to converting to this supposedly politically-incorrect leisure activity.
Sun, 18 Sep 1994
Tax cuts won't hurt revenues
Tax cuts won't hurt revenues JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Mar'ie Muhammad was optimistic yesterday that the proposed income tax cuts will not cause the government's revenues from taxes to drop.The minister told members of a plenary session at the House of Representatives that the decrease in...
Sun, 18 Sep 1994
Public, authorities not ready for Traffic Law
Public, authorities not ready for Traffic Law JAKARTA (JP): No one would contest the reason behind the Traffic Law, which, following last year's public uproar over the million rupiah fines, will be implemented in stages and will be in full effect by next June.
Sun, 18 Sep 1994
Vietnam hopes to see more international events
Vietnam hopes to see more international events By Le Phan Hoai Nam HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (Reuter): Vietnam, distracted and isolated by war for decades, is starting to see more international sports events now that its economy is growing and opening to the outside world.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
Sabatini takes revenge over Yayuk in erratic exhibition play
Sabatini takes revenge over Yayuk in erratic exhibition play JAKARTA (JP): Gabriela Sabatini's service, or rather her inability to serve with any consistency, proved to be the most intriguing aspect of her exhibition showdown last night with Indonesia's Yayuk Basuki at the Kemayoran Tennis Center.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
Imported U.S. players to boost Indonesia's basketball league
Imported U.S. players to boost Indonesia's basketball league JAKARTA (JP): Local basketball fans are sure to enjoy the addition of U.S. players in the national semi-professional league (Kobatama) which starts at the end of this month.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
Six die in diarrhea outbreak
Six die in diarrhea outbreak CIAMIS, West Java: Six people have died in an outbreak of diarrhea which has hospitalized at least 400 villagers in the Cipaku district, officials said.They fear that the number of people affected will rise because it hits remote villages inaccessible by four-wheel...
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
HK company to construct US$2 billion power plant
HK company to construct US$2 billion power plant JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) yesterday awarded a contract to Hong Kong-based Consolidated Electric Power Asia (CEPA) Ltd.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
Transit firms drag feet on night fleets
Transit firms drag feet on night fleets JAKARTA (JP): The Land Transportation and Traffic Control Agency (DLLAJ) said that most transportation companies operating wide-bodied buses are reluctant to operate their fleets at night because it is not economically feasible.The agency's head, J.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
Caption
CaptionCorrection: The new branch office of Standard Chartered Bank in the Atria Square building on Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta, was opened on Thursday by David Moir (not Doug Dowie as printed in yesterday's newspaper), the executive director for the Asia Pacific region of the Standard Chartered...
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
KL wants further talks on disputed isles
KL wants further talks on disputed isles JAKARTA (JP): Malaysia yesterday agreed to continue its negotiations with Indonesia to try to resolve the ownership of two small islands off East Kalimantan, according to a senior Indonesian official.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
Business in Riau
Business in RiauFrom JayakartaI would like to suggests a better way to do business in Riau. I am an indigenous businessman and sense that there is an increasing social jealousy in Riau as a result of shrinking job opportunities.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
Man killed in duel with stepfather
Man killed in duel with stepfather JAKARTA (JP): A 27-year-old man was stabbed to death by his stepfather in a bloody duel sparked by the victim's disagreement with his mother's decision to marry a man who is one year younger than him.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
Indonesia strongly against legalization of abortion
Indonesia strongly against legalization of abortion JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia strongly objects to the full legalization of abortion and will deal with the issue on a case by case basis, according to State Minister of Population/Chairman of the National Family Planning Board Haryono Suyono.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
Forest fund for planes nagged
Forest fund for planes nagged YOGYAKARTA: Dozens of students staged a protest on Thursday against the government's decision to use Rp 400 billion ($193 million) in reforestation funds to finance the national aircraft industry.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
Yogyakarta at the end of the 20th century
Yogyakarta at the end of the 20th centuryBy Hartoyo Pratiknyo JAKARTA (JP): It may be that the character of a place, like its beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. Thus, different people are certain to view the ongoing ethno-photographic exhibition at Erasmus Huis, "Social and cultural activities...
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
Three financial firms embark on pension funding services
Three financial firms embark on pension funding services JAKARTA (JP): Dharmala Manulife, the life insurance division of the Dharmala Group, yesterday launched its pension plan funding services, becoming the third financial institution to introduce the relatively new product this week.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
Crackdown on illegal liquor
Crackdown on illegal liquor SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Police have seized more than 11,500 bottles of liquor from unauthorized shops this month.The authorities also confiscated a large quantity of illicit drugs of various brand names, Samarinda police precinct chief Lt. Col.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
Swimming vital to Navy recruits
Swimming vital to Navy recruits JAKARTA (JP): The ability to swim is essential for any member of the Navy and, in the future, this will be included in the conditions of recruitment, a Navy official said.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Sports: Tennis W.T.A. 3:30 TV Series: The Return of Sherlock Holmes 4:30 Youth drama 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film: Special Force 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: West Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Karya Inovatif 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dianrana 8:05 TV...
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
Sadao and Carlton to entertain Jakarta
Sadao and Carlton to entertain Jakarta Japanese saxophonist Sadao Watanabe is scheduled to perform at the Blue Note Jazz Club and restaurant on Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta, from Sept. 26 through Oct. 1.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
Unicef gives thumbs up to RI children program
Unicef gives thumbs up to RI children program JAKARTA (JP): The president of the executive board of the United Nations Children Fund (Unicef), Anne Semamba Makinda, concluded a week-long visit yesterday, saying she is impressed with Indonesia's campaign against infant mortality.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
Travelers Guide
Travelers Guide BANDUNG (JP): A list of information on southern Bandung's holiday spots may be necessary for first-time visitors to these destinations.* Public Transportation Services- From Bandung: A number of buses and minibuses ply the routes between Bandung- Ciwidey-Situ Patengan.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
APEC institutionalization moving rapidly
APEC institutionalization moving rapidlyBy Faisal Harahap JAKARTA (JP): APEC will not be formally structured in the near future, but the process of institutionalization within the grouping is moving relatively fast.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
Electricity firm seeking partners in joint ventures
Electricity firm seeking partners in joint ventures JAKARTA (JP): The state electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) is looking for partners among domestic and foreign firms for cooperation in the establishment of two subsidiaries which will be prepared for going public.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
Red Cross fund raising month begins today
Red Cross fund raising month begins today JAKARTA (JP): Jakartans will have to set aside a bit of their incomes for humanitarian purposes in line with a two-month fund raising campaign launched by the Jakarta chapter of Indonesian Red Cross (PMI DKI) yesterday."The campaign will last from Sept.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
Woman reports lover for assault, abuse
Woman reports lover for assault, abuse JAKARTA (JP): A 21-year-old woman, who claims to have been battered and sexually assaulted by her clandestine lover, has brought her case to the city police.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. A.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
Tougher battles await
Tougher battles await Come September. This is not a reference to a film of the late 1950s but to the string of sporting events now in progress in Jakarta, which are dominating the news in local papers. Apart from hosting the 29th Asian Under-19 Soccer Championship from Sept.
Sat, 17 Sep 1994
ABRI revamps career system to lure college grads
ABRI revamps career system to lure college grads JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) has revamped its career development system to encourage more university graduates to consider the military as a career.Maj. Gen.