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Sat, 06 Aug 1994
M'sian gamblers go for the big prize
M'sian gamblers go for the big prize KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's gamblers, with their eyes on the big prize, are putting their money into a numbers game which can turn winners into overnight millionaires, investment analysts said yesterday.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Timber piling up at Sunda Kelapa port
Timber piling up at Sunda Kelapa port JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the Sunda Kelapa Port Authority Nasrul Esten has blamed the mounting pile of timber at the port's yard on the buyers who are often late in collecting their ordered goods.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
`Gawai Mandung', a joyful festivity to pay respects to Dayak ancestors
`Gawai Mandung', a joyful festivity to pay respects to Dayak ancestors One hundred years ago a Dutch military doctor, Anton W. Nieuwenhuis, set off to explore the natural and cultural potential along the Kapuas and Mahakam rivers in West and East Kalimantan.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Long weekend
Long weekendFrom Berita BuanaIn respect to the government's plan to introduce a five-day working week as of August next year, with school hours being adjusted to the new system, I would like to make the following comments:1. To date, many civil servants have second jobs.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Soeharto to inaugurate power plant
Soeharto to inaugurate power plant JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is scheduled to inaugurate a new 110-megawatt (MW) geothermal power generation plant later this month in Gunung Salak near Sukabumi, West Java, the president of the state electricity company PT PLN said.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Attack on ship in bay repulsed
Attack on ship in bay repulsed MANILA (Reuter): A gunbattle broke out when guards and the Philippine coast guard repulsed an attack by pirates on a Russian ship anchored in Manila Bay, the coast guard said yesterday.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
PPP urged to put its house in order ahead of congress
PPP urged to put its house in order ahead of congress JAKARTA (JP): A senior cabinet official yesterday urged the United Development Party (PPP) to put its house in order as it prepares for an important congress to elect its leaders.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Statistics agency to make its data more accessible
Statistics agency to make its data more accessible JAKARTA (JP): The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) yesterday promised to make its wealth of data and information more accessible to the public.Newly-installed chairman Sugito Suwito told reporters yesterday after his induction that the agency...
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Governor opens PKK contest
Governor opens PKK contest Governor Surjadi Soedirdja yesterday opened the final of a city wide contest on child healthcare organized by the Family Welfare Movement (PKK).The competition, held in conjunction with the 49th anniversary of Indonesian Independence and the 467th birthday of Jakarta, was...
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
On IDD hazards
On IDD hazards Referring to the letter by R. Y. Savur entitled Hazards of IDD published in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 1, 1994, we have the following comments:PT Telkom in the West Jakarta area is very concerned about the complaint made by the writer and we appreciate the information given us.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Attitudes about disability must change
Attitudes about disability must changeBy Julian Francis JAKARTA (JP): In many countries the voices of people with disabilities are being increasingly heard. This is particularly true in the richer countries, but also now in countries such as Bangladesh.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Humpuss to establish $330m methanol plant
Humpuss to establish $330m methanol plant JAKARTA (JP): A subsidiary of Humpuss Group yesterday assigned Lurgi Oil-Gas-Chemie Gmbh of Germany to construct a methanol plant worth US$330 million in Bontang, East Kalimantan, with an annual capacity of 660,000 tons.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Jakarta will have Blue Note jazz club
Jakarta will have Blue Note jazz club JAKARTA (JP): Blue Note, a New York-based international jazz club and restaurant, will have its first club in Southeast Asia when it opens its fifth club in Jakarta on Aug. 29.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Malaysia bans messianic Islamic sect
Malaysia bans messianic Islamic sect KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad vowed "to break up their communes" if a radical Islamic sect, outlawed by his government on Friday, continued to teach its "deviationist" brand of Islam.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) maintained its bullish condition yesterday, with most shares booking solid gains in active trading.The broad-based Composite Index rose another four points to close the week at 472.8, as compared to 468.72 on Thursday.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Asian mobile satellite system set
Asian mobile satellite system set JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian, Singaporean and U.S. companies yesterday agreed to start a feasibility study on the launching of the world's second mobile geo-stationary satellite telecommunication system which will cover major parts of Asia.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Maan wins golf meet in playoff
Maan wins golf meet in playoff JAKARTA (JP): Maan Nasim survived a sudden death play-off against seasoned Buari of Bali to take the top Rp 6.75 million (US$3,115) cash prize at the Jakarta Circuit golf championships yesterday.
Sat, 06 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Farmers complain of continuous harassment
Farmers complain of continuous harassment JAKARTA (JP): Twenty five farmers from Garut in West Java who are fighting to defend their land from being acquired by a major plantation company, made a return visit to the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday, saying that they have been...
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Egyptian minister to visit Indonesia
Egyptian minister to visit Indonesia JAKARTA: Egyptian Minister of Manpower Ahmed Al Amawi is scheduled to visit Indonesia between Aug. 7 and Aug. 12 to study Indonesia's experience on human resources development.
Sat, 06 Aug 1994
Regulate the traffic!
Regulate the traffic!From NeracaTraffic congestion on Jl. Raya Meruya is an everyday scene. This is caused by the inflow of vehicles hailing from Ciledug and its surroundings. A long line of cars is formed right from the campus of Mercu Buana University to the Meruya Ilir crossroads.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Britain's Faldo to play in Bali Asian Masters
Britain's Faldo to play in Bali Asian Masters JAKARTA (JP): Number three in the world Nick Faldo of England will head the star-studded premier golf event in Indonesia scheduled to tee off at Bali Golf and Country Club in Nusa Dua on Nov. 3.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Defense chiefs holidaying
Defense chiefs holidaying MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Australia's defense minister Robert Ray arrived here on Thursday to spend two days holidaying on the Lombok Island with his Indonesian counterpart Edi Sudradjat.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Indonesia's middle class far from solid: Political scientist
Indonesia's middle class far from solid: Political scientist JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs at least one more generation before it can produce a solid middle class which is essential to a democracy, a leading political scientist says.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Indonesia sees fewer labor strikes in last six months
Indonesia sees fewer labor strikes in last six months JAKARTA (JP): The number of labor strikes has fallen drastically after peaking in January, Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief announced yesterday.Indonesia saw a total of 99 strikes in January, 75 in February, 72 in March, 20 in April, 20 in May,...
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Indonesia may to join cocoa body soon: Ivory Coast says
Indonesia may to join cocoa body soon: Ivory Coast says ABIDJAN (AFP): Indonesia is expected to join the Cocoa Producers' Alliance (COPAL) "very soon", Ivory Coast's Council of Ministers said yesterday in a statement issued in its economic capital Abidjan.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Development on infrastructure projects planned
Development on infrastructure projects planned JAKARTA (JP): Asian countries will spend some US$2.5 trillion for the development of infrastructures, including transportation, energy, railway, telecommunication and electricity, by the year 2000, officials said.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices strengthened for the fourth day on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with consumer-based and property stocks still dominating trading sessions.The broad-based Composite Index recorded an increase of another 3.8 points to close at 468.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Bulog cuts official price of rice to curb inflationary pressure
Bulog cuts official price of rice to curb inflationary pressure JAKARTA (JP): The National Logistics Agency (Bulog), the state run semi-buffer agency, cut the price of its rice yesterday by Rp 10 to Rp 675 (31 U.S.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Al Arqam to file suit against Malaysian govt
Al Arqam to file suit against Malaysian govt KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): A Malaysian Islamic group said yesterday it was filing suit against the government over allegations it was training "suicide warriors" in Thailand.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Drought and media
Drought and media Information Minister Harmoko said that President Soeharto demanded that the media, particularly state-owned TVRI and private television stations, present balanced reports on the drought hit regions. It was said that this year's drought is no worse than last year.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Rapid Asian growth leads to AIDS problems: Experts
Rapid Asian growth leads to AIDS problems: Experts MANILA (AFP): The rapid opening and growth of Asian economies has magnified the threat of AIDS in the world's most populous region, but the solution lies in a shift away from risky behavior not economic policies, experts gathered here said...
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Youths urged to shun narcotics
Youths urged to shun narcotics BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Governor Syamsuddin Mahmud has asked youngsters to clean the province from drug abuse."Narcotics are among the problems faced by today's people in addition to war, terrorism, hunger, poverty and backwardness," said the governor in his written speech...
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
RI rowers fight tight budget
RI rowers fight tight budget JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Rowing and Canoeing Association (PODSI) expects to shine in the October Asian Games in Hiroshima despite the emergence of mystery rivals and a tight budget.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Zoology museum will observe anniversary
Zoology museum will observe anniversary BOGOR (JP): The Bogor Zoological Museum will hold a series of programs to mark its 100th anniversary, including the launch of a book on its history as well as holding panel discussions and a zoological exposition.The book will be launched on Aug.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Hendro assures city's security under control
Hendro assures city's security under control JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. A.M. Hendropriyono promises he will curtail the activities of debt collectors soon because they provokes concern among the public.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Easing up on expatriates
Easing up on expatriates President Soeharto's instruction to ease restrictions on the employment of expatriates addresses one of the major problems complained about by both domestic and foreign investors.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Consumer group wants new poison noodle case probe
Consumer group wants new poison noodle case probe JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) yesterday demanded that the government reopen the case of poisonous instant noodles, saying that the public is entitled to know the full account of the case.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
National swimmers break four records in California
National swimmers break four records in California JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian swimmers currently training in America for October's Asian Games in Hiroshima shattered four more national records.The new records were established during the Junior Olympic Swimming championships in Clovis, California...
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Painters seek council help over dismissal
Painters seek council help over dismissal JAKARTA (JP): Around 20 painters from an animation company lodged a protest at the City Council yesterday over the confiscation of their working facilities by the company's commissioner as an indication of dismissal by the owner.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Wise approach needed in handling bad debts
Wise approach needed in handling bad debts JAKARTA (JP): The government should take a wise approach in handling the mounting bad debts of private companies owing funds to state-owned banks, says a noted business analyst.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Fire raze Kuala Kapuas
Fire raze Kuala Kapuas PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Hundreds of houses and shops were destroyed in a fire which razed the Kuala Kapuas city on Wednesday night. No injuries were reported in the disaster.It was the second major fire in the city in four days.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Building owners told to decorate
Building owners told to decorate The Jakarta chapter of the organizing committee for the commemoration of the 49th Indonesian Independence are urging government agencies and private companies to decorate their offices for the national holiday.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Funds for poverty alleviation cut and misused
Funds for poverty alleviation cut and misused JAKARTA (JP): Many local administration officials have misused and deducted the funds allocated for the alleviation of poverty in villages even though they have received supervision fees, an official of the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas)...
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
ASEAN to restrict Al Arqam
ASEAN to restrict Al Arqam KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei agreed yesterday at Malaysia's prodding to bar Ashaari Muhammad, leader of a Malaysian-based Islamic sect, from entering their shores but made no common stand to ban the group, officials said.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Pondok Gede terminal protested
Pondok Gede terminal protested BEKASI (JP): Drivers of small public transport vans in Bekasi, a suburb east of Jakarta, protested against the dangerous layout of the new Pondok Gede terminal.Hundreds of drivers expressed their discontent for the newly built entrance to the terminal which they claim...
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Cartoon: I'm Telling 3:05 Science Film: Langka dan Unik 3:30 TV Series: Wars in Peace 4:00 Students' Quiz 4:30 TV Series: Heart of Courage 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Harmony in Life: Women and the Law 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: Jambi 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Sebaiknya...
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Govt rejects Tansil's offer to hand over his projects
Govt rejects Tansil's offer to hand over his projects JAKARTA (JP): State prosecutors firmly rejected yesterday Eddy Tansil's offer to turn over eight of his industrial ventures in settlement of the Rp 1.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
Malaysia nabs 10 in loan scandal
Malaysia nabs 10 in loan scandal KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Ten senior executives of a troubled Malaysian merchant bank, Rakyat Merchant Bankers Bhd., have been arrested in connection with a 180-million ringgit (US$72 million) loan scandal, police officials said yesterday.
Fri, 05 Aug 1994
No protection for Golkar cadres who break law: Harmoko
No protection for Golkar cadres who break law: Harmoko JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of Golkar Harmoko has said he will not protect any cadres or executives falling out of line, directing them instead to court for trial.