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Thu, 25 Aug 1994
City to hold a grand celebration for award
City to hold a grand celebration for award JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will hold a grand celebration as an expression of gratitude in connection with the naming of Jakarta as the recipient of the 1994 meritorious Parasamya Purnakarya Nugraha development award.
Thu, 25 Aug 1994
Poor fund has been tampered with: Yogie
Poor fund has been tampered with: Yogie JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. confirmed yesterday that some of the funds collected under a presidential aid program -- funds which were intended for the poor -- had been tampered with.
Thu, 25 Aug 1994
Trees at TMII
Trees at TMIIFrom Media IndonesiaThe trees planted by the representatives of Non-aligned countries at TMII (Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park) will be two years old on Sept. 1, 1994. When I visited the Friendship Park of the Non-aligned countries I was very pleased to see most of the trees have...
Thu, 25 Aug 1994
BOO concept behind RI power plant projects
BOO concept behind RI power plant projects GARUT, West Java (JP): The government is offering contracts for the construction of geothermal power plants with a combined capacity of 275 megawatts (MW) in West Java to private firms under a regulation allowing contractors to build, operate and own (BOO)...
Thu, 25 Aug 1994
Mitsubishi motors in RI
Mitsubishi motors in RI TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Mitsubishi Material Corp. said yesterday its wholly-owned subsidiary had set up a company in Indonesia to produce small motors for consumer electrical goods, such as air conditioners, next year.
Thu, 25 Aug 1994
RI and Malaysia to build container port
RI and Malaysia to build container port KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia wants to jointly develop a one- billion-dollar container port with Indonesia in the Batam tourist island off Indonesia, officials said yesterday.
Thu, 25 Aug 1994
Soeharto is healthy, doctors say
Soeharto is healthy, doctors say JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto checked out of the Army hospital yesterday morning after spending one night to have his kidneys checked, with doctors pronouncing that his health is fine.
Thu, 25 Aug 1994
Airport in Solo to be expanded
Airport in Solo to be expanded BOYOLALI, Central Java: Some 360 villagers say they are prepared to give up their land to make way for the expansion of the Adisumarmo airport in Surakarta (Solo) if the price is right.
Thu, 25 Aug 1994
Use `Bahasa', says Governor
Use `Bahasa', says Governor The public should avoid the use of foreign words which already have their Indonesian counterparts, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said."The use of good and correct Indonesian language will strengthen national unity and reinforce our cultural personality," Surjadi said, in a...
Thu, 25 Aug 1994
Bad road
Bad roadFrom NeracaThe Director General of Road Development and the Department of Public Works seem to be neglecting the need to continue repairing a certain road in Sawangan, Depok, West Java that is in extremely bad condition. The damaged part starts from the Jl.
Thu, 25 Aug 1994
Rubber prices fall again
Rubber prices fall again SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's rubber futures prices ended lower in line with the Japanese markets, which finished slightly down after a strong opening, dealers said yesterday."The markets in Tokyo and Kobe opened three yen higher from their overnight closing levels but there...
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Two held for alleged role in factory theft
Two held for alleged role in factory theft JAKARTA (JP): Tambora, West Jakarta police have apprehended two members of a gang believed to have broken into a garment factory in the district two months ago.Lt. Col.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
What about Kanindo workers?
What about Kanindo workers? SEMARANG: Central Java legislators have expressed concern about the fate of some 11,000 employees of PT Kanindoteks, the giant weaving company which is reported to be in dire financial difficulty.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Australia calls for greater autonomy in E. Timor
Australia calls for greater autonomy in E. Timor CANBERRA (Agencies): Australia yesterday urged Indonesia to allow greater political autonomy and to withdraw many of its troops stationed in the province of East Timor.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Apartment residents complain of bad water
Apartment residents complain of bad water JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Tanah Abang low-cost apartment complex are complaining about the poor quality of water distributed by the City Water Company (PDAM Jaya).
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Disguised TV crew
Disguised TV crewFrom KompasIn July there was a group of people in Salatiga who claimed to be the crew of a well known private television station in Jakarta. They said they wanted film some places they had visited in the city.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
HK to host WB, IMF meet
HK to host WB, IMF meet HONG KONG (AFP): The Hong Kong government welcomed yesterday the decision by the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) to hold their general meetings here after China takes over sovereignty in July 1997.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
City mulls over ban on 12-seat night minivans
City mulls over ban on 12-seat night minivans JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is considering banning the operation of the unauthorized 12-seat minivans at night and calling for the compliance of big public transport companies to fully utilize the 24-hour permits.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Two Irianese die of dengue
Two Irianese die of dengue JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Two persons have died since the outbreak of dengue fever in the city, Irian Jaya Health Office chief S.M. Siahaan said.Siahaan added that the 26 others affected by the disease have been saved, the Antara news agency reported. (emb)
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
RP `comfort women' welcome Murayama with protests
RP `comfort women' welcome Murayama with protests MANILA (Reuter): Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama arrived in the Philippines yesterday to be confronted by angry women demanding compensation for being used as sex slaves by Japanese soldiers in World War II.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Better coordination in supervision urged
Better coordination in supervision urged JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno called on cabinet ministers yesterday to improve coordination in pursuing the country's development programs.In his address at a cabinet meeting on development supervision, Try warned that the lack of coordination...
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
HK tourist drowns in Bali
HK tourist drowns in Bali JAKARTA: A boat carrying 10 tourists from Hong Kong sank off the Gunung Payung coast near the resort island of Bali, killing one of the tourists, a local police official said Tuesday.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
No flags in posh areas
No flags in posh areasFrom NeracaI would like to express my concern over the failure of many residents in the Menteng area, Central Jakarta, to hoist national flags during the celebration of the independence day, which runs counter to the Jakarta Governor's instruction. Along Jl.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Harmoko revamps Golkar wing at the House
Harmoko revamps Golkar wing at the House JAKARTA (JP): The unprecedented reshuffle in the House of Representatives (DPR) wing of Golkar, announced on Monday, reflects the ruling party's intention to stop dissension within its own ranks once and for all, political analysts said.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Yayuk reaches career high world ranking
Yayuk reaches career high world ranking JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian number one women's tennis player Yayuk Basuki earned a morale booster for her U.S. Open campaign as she reached her career high world ranking, following her torrid showing at the just concluded Canadian Open.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Give female workers a break, say Kowani
Give female workers a break, say Kowani JAKARTA (JP): The Corps of Indonesian Women (Kowani) appealed to employers and educators yesterday to give women workers better opportunity to enhance their careers.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Turkish tourists jailed for theft
Turkish tourists jailed for theft SURABAYA: Two Turkish tourists were sentenced to 45 days imprisonment for stealing a total of Rp 2.14 million ($1,023) from local banks, money changers and a taxi driver.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Chef Ken Hom in Grand Hyatt
Chef Ken Hom in Grand Hyatt American-born chef Ken Hom, who hosts "Ken Hom's Chinese Cookery" on the BBC, will present his culinary skill from Sept. 1 to 10 at Grand Hyatt hotel in Central Jakarta.Ken Hom who is also known as a food consultant, instructor, travel writer and entrepreneur will...
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Two more Bapindo directors arraigned over loan scam
Two more Bapindo directors arraigned over loan scam JAKARTA (JP): Two more former Bapindo directors were arraigned in court yesterday in connection with the massive loan scandal at the government-owned bank.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Another business bust
Another business bust Only about five months after 51-year-old Robby Tjahjadi succeeded in convincing Golkar members of the House of Representatives that he and his Kanindo business group did not have even a single cent in bad debts, his business empire is about to collapse under an estimated Rp...
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
APEC business meeting
APEC business meeting JAKARTA (JP): The first business meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, which will be attended by more than 100 business leaders from 15 member countries opens today at the Le Meridien Hotel.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
New corporate law needs conformity
New corporate law needs conformity JAKARTA (JP): An official warned yesterday that the draft on corporate law related to limited companies should be in conformity with the draft on the capital market law, which will be submitted to the House of Representatives (DPR) later this year.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Independence pioneers
Independence pioneers President Soeharto said that the sacrifice made by the nation in its struggle for independence was great. And we should be proud of the achievements made by our heroes. This was said before the congress of the Association of Indonesian Pioneers of Independence.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices rose on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with most issues gaining ground in moderate trading.The broad-based Composite Index yesterday closed at 496.30, almost four points higher than Monday's 492.41.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Business group to hold census on street vendors
Business group to hold census on street vendors JAKARTA (JP): The Coordinating Agency for the Development of the Informal Sector/Small-scale Business Group (GUS) will conduct a census on sidewalk vendors in October in a bid to gradually rid all of Jakarta's main streets from the informal traders.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Amateur golfers battle for top honors at BSD
Amateur golfers battle for top honors at BSD JAKARTA (JP): A huge field of more than 300 golfers, men and women, will tee-off today for the prestigious national trophies - the Soeharto and Tien Soeharto Cups at the Bumi Serpong Damai Golf and Country Club.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Prince Valiant 3:05 Gita Wicara 3:30 Science World 4:05 Comedy: Gara-Gara Si Miun 4:30 Documentary 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: South Sulawesi 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30...
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
APEC's eminent figures due to meet Soeharto
APEC's eminent figures due to meet Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Eminent Persons Group (EPG), C. Fred Bergsten, will present the group's second report to President Soeharto, currently the chairman of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, here next week.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Drought may slash rice output by 4%
Drought may slash rice output by 4% JAKARTA (JP): The current drought may slash four percent off this year's rice output from last year's production of 48.1 million tons, a senior agriculture official said yesterday.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Conrad, JIHD sign hotel management deal
Conrad, JIHD sign hotel management deal JAKARTA (JP): PT Jakarta International Hotels & Development (JIHD) yesterday signed an agreement to assign the American Conrad Hotels to manage a five-star hotel, Conrad Jakarta, which will start operating by the end of 1997.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
PPP candidates shy away from open debate
PPP candidates shy away from open debate JAKARTA (JP): A scheduled public debate among leading candidates for the upcoming chairmanship election in the United Development Party (PPP) was severely watered down yesterday when a number of the important figures failed to show up.
Wed, 24 Aug 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.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Clinton to APEC summit
Clinton to APEC summit WASHINGTON (AFP): President Bill Clinton will combine a mini- Asian tour with his visit to Indonesia in November for the APEC summit, the White House said Monday.Clinton will visit the Philippines on November 13 at the invitation of President Fidel Ramos, before going on to...
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
UI will get new professor
UI will get new professor E.K.M. Masinambow, 63, a prominent expert in ethnolinguistics at the School of Literature at the University of Indonesia (UI), will be inducted as professor at the new campus in Depok on Saturday.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
5-day school week to be phased in
5-day school week to be phased in JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro says schools will be encouraged to implement the short five-day working week in phases.Wardiman was quoted as saying by the Antara news agency as saying yesterday that he does not foresee any...
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Parking fee in Bogor
Parking fee in BogorFrom Media IndonesiaAs a motorist I park my car in Sartika Plaza, on Jalan Otto Iskandardinata, regularly with a Rp 300 parking fee which I pay when I leave. But lately the parking attendants have demanded Rp 500 irrespective of the length of parking time.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Five day work week
Five day work weekFrom Suara KaryaI read a report in Suara Karya a few months ago that civil servants in this country would have to work only five days a week but their daily working hours would be increased.As a civil servant, I applaud the enforcement of the five day work week for civil servant.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Police determined to quickly solve Sembiring murder
Police determined to quickly solve Sembiring murder JAKARTA (JP): Police have said they are optimistic that the kidnap-murder case of ex-con Johny Sembiring will be solved soon due to adequate evidence and the existence of a living witness.
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Transportation fees hike
Transportation fees hikeFrom JayakartaA suggestion has come from the Organda transportation industry association to increase the fares of public transportation vehicles in Jakarta.This is bad news for users of the public transport system as the price hike will not be coupled with service...
Wed, 24 Aug 1994
Bawazier to crack down on tax evaders
Bawazier to crack down on tax evaders JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to crack down on groups abusing their tax-free status, Director General of Taxation Fuad Bawazier said yesterday that his office will begin taking a closer look at social foundations.