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Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Cow crossing
Cow crossingFrom Media IndonesiaOn Saturday July 30 at around 11 a.m. we had a startling experience.Just when we were heading to the Balaraja off ramp, a cow suddenly crossed the toll road. Imagine the screeching from the cars traveling between 70 to 100 kilometer per hour.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Independence Day celebrations bring cheer to Jakartans
Independence Day celebrations bring cheer to JakartansBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): In the increasingly tumultuous bustle of city life, the annual activities of the Aug. 17 Independence Day celebrations provide a welcomed respite for many Jakarta residents.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
RI set to assist in debt management
RI set to assist in debt management JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister of Economy and Finance Saleh Afiff said here yesterday that Indonesia is ready to provide technical assistance to help the least developed countries (LDCs) manage their debts.
Mon, 15 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.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
S. Korea-RI economic ties rapidly expanding
S. Korea-RI economic ties rapidly expanding JAKARTA (JP): The South Korean Ambassador here, Kyung Chul- kim, foresees a further deepening and broadening of bilateral economic cooperation with Indonesia due to the high degree of complementarity in the resource endowment of the two countries.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Setback in Thai deal hurts ties: Australia
Setback in Thai deal hurts ties: Australia CANBERRA (Reuter): Australia said yesterday its defense links with Thailand would be damaged if the Thai army stopped an Australian firm bidding for a major rifle contract because of criticism from human rights groups.
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
E. Java PDI has new chair
E. Java PDI has new chair JAKARTA: The central board of executives of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) chose Sucipto Saturday as the new chairman of the party's East Java chapter.The board's intervention was meant to end weeks of uncertainty surrounding the election of the new chapter...
Mon, 15 Aug 1994
Pollution
Pollution As an expatriate there are many new customs and ways one tries to get used to in another country. Indonesia is certainly no exception. There is one aspect of Indonesia that I simply cannot understand -- the pollution. It is rampant and everywhere.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Music royalty evaders get stern warning
Music royalty evaders get stern warning JAKARTA (JP): Police warned music royalty evaders to pay what they owe yesterday or face tough punishment."Thus far, we prefer to resort to persuasive measures because we think stricter measures are not yet suitable.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
KL urges tappers to return to work as rubber bounces back
KL urges tappers to return to work as rubber bounces back KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): As rubber prices continue to surge, Malaysia urged smallholders yesterday to go back to tapping three years after they had been encouraged to quit the industry when prices plunged to five-year lows.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
U.S. envoy in Irian
U.S. envoy in Irian JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: U.S. Ambassador Robert L. Barry on Thursday began a visit here during which he will meet with local government and military officials.His itinerary includes a wreath-laying ceremony at the MacArthur Monument in Sentani near here, and also visits to the...
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Remains of MIAs returned
Remains of MIAs returned AMBON, Maluku: The Indonesian Armed Forces on Friday handed over to representatives of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) nine coffins containing the remains of Australian air force officers who died in action during World War II.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Duo-pianists Iravati, Aisha a repeat success
Duo-pianists Iravati, Aisha a repeat successBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): It was almost one year ago that enchanted classical music lovers time and again broke into animated applause after the completion of each rendition at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Risjad Brasali to operate chemical plants
Risjad Brasali to operate chemical plants JAKARTA (JP): Risjad Brasali Industries (RBI), a group of chemical-based companies, will strengthen its industrial activities by operating four new chemical plants worth Rp 500 billion (US$230 million) and establishing a $76 million hydrogen peroxide plant...
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Suggestions
Suggestions I like Byron Black's "corner" and I imagine Indonesian English students find it useful. This is the only English newspaper that I know of, so I would think most foreigners read it. A similar "corner" to help us with the Indonesian language might be appropriate.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Golf course project on Bira Island strongly condemned
Golf course project on Bira Island strongly condemned JAKARTA (JP): The development of a nine hole golf course on Bira Island, North Jakarta, has been strongly condemned by the Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) for completely disregarding the perilous environmental consequences.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Strike leaders get fired
Strike leaders get fired SEMARANG: A local union leader said that many workers who went on strike have been fired by their employers once the disputes were over."This is occurring at many companies in the province," said Tambah Soedjio, head of the local chapter of the All Indonesian Workers Union...
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
National park policy a conundrum
National park policy a conundrumBy Silvia Werner JAKARTA (JP): Creating national parks will not solve the complex problem of conserving forest areas.Areas assigned to become national park land in Indonesia are usually already surrounded, although sparsely, by traditional farmers who are seen as a...
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Protection for new ventures defended
Protection for new ventures defended JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday defended its decision to offer selective protection against imports to new industrial ventures."The basic protection policy stresses the importance of protecting the new industrial ventures," Coordinating Minister for...
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Pancasila course to be made more interesting
Pancasila course to be made more interesting JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to make the orientation course on Pancasila -- a compulsory for civil servants, politicians and professionals -- more interesting.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Big local contractors told to look for jobs overseas
Big local contractors told to look for jobs overseas JAKARTA (JP): Big contractors in Indonesia should set their aims high, going after bigger projects or even looking for works overseas, instead of bidding for small projects in the country, an executive of a state-owned construction company says.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Indonesia denies charges of slashing plywood prices
Indonesia denies charges of slashing plywood prices JAKARTA (JP): A war of words has erupted between the Indonesian and the Malaysian plywood exporters following sharp allegations that Indonesian producers had slashed prices to undercut their Malaysian counterparts in international markets.A.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Artist incorporates mixed media works in batik paintings
Artist incorporates mixed media works in batik paintingsBy Linda Owens YOGYAKARTA (JP): Hovering amidst the constellation of planets, a giant, winged woman cradles the earth in her embrace.This is just one example of the symbolically rich imagery in Linda Kaun's batik and mixed media works, on...
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Indonesia has AIDS challenges ahead
Indonesia has AIDS challenges ahead The 10th International Conference on AIDS, the first in Asia where the disease is spreading fastest, was closed Thursday leaving behind some unanswered questions.By Tony Kahane YOKOHAMA (JP): As the 11,000 delegates prepare to go home, the questions raised by Dr.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
W. Sumatra's Koto clan to have 1st supreme chief in 162 years
W. Sumatra's Koto clan to have 1st supreme chief in 162 years JAKARTA (JP): After waiting for 162 years, the Koto clan of Nagari Paninggahan village in Minangkabau, West Sumatra, will finally have a supreme chief.In a rare and grand ceremony to be held in Nagari Paninggahan, Solok regency, on Aug.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Youth league wants KL links with Tel Aviv
Youth league wants KL links with Tel Aviv KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The powerful youth wing of Premier Mahathir Mohamad's United Malays National Organization (UMNO) yesterday urged Malaysia's government to consider establishing diplomatic ties with Israel.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
PAM Jaya service to some areas stopped
PAM Jaya service to some areas stopped The City Water Company, PAM Jaya, announced yesterday that its service to some areas in the city, including Menteng, will be stopped on Saturday and Sunday due to a water main repair near the Pejompongan II water treatment plant in Central Jakarta.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Thomas Cook acquisition
Thomas Cook acquisition JAKARTA (JP): The Thomas Cook Group Ltd., the leading travel and financial services group, has reached an agreement with Barclays Bank PLC to acquire its travelers cheque subsidiary, Interpayment Services Ltd.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
British rugby club to test local rival
British rugby club to test local rival JAKARTA (JP): A touring British rugby union club, Broadstreet, will play a one off match against a local side from the International Sport Club of Indonesia (ISCI) this afternoon.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Chile's president to participate in the APEC summit
Chile's president to participate in the APEC summit JAKARTA (JP): Chilean President Eduardo Frei is expected to take part in the leadership meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum scheduled for November in Bogor, West Java, ambassador Fernando Cousino says.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Kenny speaks for the sake of his fellow debt collectors
Kenny speaks for the sake of his fellow debt collectorsBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Kennedy, who is affectionately called Kenny, thought there was no use in disguising his profession to his former classmates at the UKI (Indonesian Christian University) at a reunion gathering last year in the...
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Entrance exam seeks equality
Entrance exam seeks equality The results of nation wide entrance exams for state universities were announced recently. How good is today's entrance exam system?By Syamsir Alam JAKARTA (JP): For most Indonesians, going to university is a way to secure a job and status.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Dominance in economy
Dominance in economy Prof. Dr. Sumitro Djojohadikusumo, a noted senior economist, spoke about the gap in the economy where economic tycoons get easy access to business opportunities and funds from banks. The government also gives protection to their business and industries.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Atrocity victims await compensation
Atrocity victims await compensation TOKYO (Reuter): Survivors of Japanese World War II atrocities from 13 countries across the Asia-Pacific region gathered in Tokyo yesterday in a combined attempt to get compensation from the Japanese government.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Inflation rate is accurate, chief statistician insists
Inflation rate is accurate, chief statistician insists JAKARTA (JP): The government's chief statistician said yesterday that the national inflation rate, which is released each month by the Central Statistics Bureau (BPS), is as accurate as possible.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Mt. Batur coughs no more
Mt. Batur coughs no more KINTAMANI, Bali: Mt. Batur's activity slowed significantly on Friday to allay earlier concerns that a major eruption was imminent, according to the Antara news agency.The thick smoke, which earlier this week reached heights 300 meters above the crater, had receded to less...
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Kasiyadi return to form with win
Kasiyadi return to form with win JAKARTA (JP): Kasiyadi, who has been plagued by inconsistency throughout his career, put together a third consecutive solid round to sew up the Jakarta Golf Circuit championship yesterday.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
SE Asian food market seen worth $60 billion by 2010
SE Asian food market seen worth $60 billion by 2010 CANBERRA (Reuter): Southeast Asia's food and agricultural product market has the potential to treble in size to US$60 billion annually by 2010, according to an Australian government report released yesterday.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
ITTO aid for RI forests
ITTO aid for RI forests JAKARTA (JP): The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) yesterday agreed to provide Rp 2.5 billion (US$1.15 million) in grant to the Indonesian government to support the conservation of Bentuang Karimun forests in West Kalimantan.B.C.Y.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Govt petition for stay of execution on Kedungombo
Govt petition for stay of execution on Kedungombo JAKARTA (JP): Chief Justice Purwoto Gandasubrata said yesterday that the government has petitioned for a stay of implementation of the Supreme Court's ruling on the Kedungombo land dispute.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Indonesia expects more golds from the 12th Asian Games
Indonesia expects more golds from the 12th Asian Games JAKARTA (JP): Barring unforeseen injuries, Indonesian athletes will garner more golds than previously expected in the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima, an official of the national sports controlling body (KONI) says.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Noted ulemas have chosen their candidate for PPP
Noted ulemas have chosen their candidate for PPP JAKARTA (JP): Influential ulemas have chosen their candidate for the Moslem-oriented United Development Party (PPP) amid bitter factional rivalry for the organization's top spot.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Sports 3:30 TV Series: Sins 4:30 Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music: Local Pop 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Lemhanas 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Callers 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:35 Late News 10:45...
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Vicious crime
Vicious crime From time to time The Jakarta Post publishes a truly important photograph. About a month ago there was the picture of Yasser Arafat and a Jewish Rabbi bear hugging each other and grinning like a pair of long lost brothers (which of course they are).
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Fourth Bapindo director faces trial
Fourth Bapindo director faces trial JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court yesterday received the dossier of Bambang Kuntjoro, the fourth director of Bapindo, in connection with the Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million) scandal at the government-owned bank.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Fugitive minibus driver captured at last
Fugitive minibus driver captured at last JAKARTA (JP): Ramses Silitonga, the driver of the Metromini bus which careened into a river here last March killing 33 passengers, has been captured.The police announced yesterday that the suspect was captured in North Sumatra on Thursday afternoon after six...
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Soldier jailed for extortion
Soldier jailed for extortion SURABAYA: The local military tribunal has sentenced a member of the military police to two years imprisonment for extortion.The court found Maj. Kuswadiono, 47, guilty of abusing his position by extorting a fellow soldier and a number of businessmen accused of taking...
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
RCTI's programing
RCTI's programing Everyone would readily agree that RCTI's programing these past five years has largely contributed to the enjoyment of local television viewers.RCTI has consistently increased the local content of its programs over the years, which is essential to reduce dependence on too many...
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Faster train service
Faster train service SEMARANG: A new railway service will be launched next week that will slash travel time between Jakarta and Surabaya to nine hours with only one stop in Semarang.The service will begin on Aug.
Sat, 13 Aug 1994
Islamic groups demand Nasreen return for trial
Islamic groups demand Nasreen return for trial DHAKA (Reuter): Radical Moslem groups demanded yesterday that the Bangladesh government bring feminist writer Taslim Nasreen back from her Swedish sanctuary and vowed to continue their street protests calling for her death.