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Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Plates feature leading couples
Plates feature leading couples JAKARTA: Ceramic plates with portraits of President Soeharto, Mrs. Tien Soeharto, Vice President Try Sutrisno and Mrs. Sutrisno will be on sale soon.The plates are produced by a ceramic crafts woman, Yotti, who met with Mrs. Try to discuss the project yesterday.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Australia to back Indonesia's APEC plans
Australia to back Indonesia's APEC plans SINGAPORE (Reuter): Australia will support Indonesia's efforts to forge a more open trading system at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in November.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Police solve mystery over death of Timor worker
Police solve mystery over death of Timor worker JAKARTA (JP): Police have concluded that the death of a Timorese worker at the giant PT Indocement company in Bogor was not politically motivated as some had suggested, but rather the results of a love triangle gone awry.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Political murders haunt Turkey's Kurds
Political murders haunt Turkey's KurdsBy Aliza Marcus DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuter): Necati Aydin, a former union chief and Kurdish activist, was last seen alive in the state security court in Diyarbakir, in southeast Turkey.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
SMR20 rubber at M$2.52 per kilo for October shipment
SMR20 rubber at M$2.52 per kilo for October shipment KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) buffer stock manager sold SMR20 rubber warehoused in Malaysia yesterday, an INRO official said.He said the group sold the SMR20 rubber at M$2.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Human rights meet may damage ties
Human rights meet may damage ties BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand yesterday defended its decision to block foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from attending a regional human rights conference during the annual ASEAN meeting this week.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Forum to discuss mining
Forum to discuss mining JAKARTA (JP): The ASEAN Federation of Mining Associations, in cooperation with worldwide mining institutions, plans to hold the 4th Asia Pacific mining conference and exhibition at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center here from Oct. 26 to Oct. 29.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Telkom starts Lampung-Bali fiber-optic network
Telkom starts Lampung-Bali fiber-optic network JAKARTA (JP): PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) has begun constructing a submarine fiber optic network.The network linking Tanjungkarang in Lampung and Denpasar in Bali is expected to improve the service of the state-owned domestic...
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Union seeking Rp 5,000 daily minimum wage
Union seeking Rp 5,000 daily minimum wage JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta branch of the All Indonesian Workers Union is campaigning to increase the daily minimum wage from Rp 3,800 (US$1.38) currently to Rp 5,000.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
The demise of a giant
The demise of a giant "If we want to catch up with the advanced countries of the West we must learn their technology. And as we are a member of a universal earth we must not remain stuck in nationalist sentiments.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Five killed in accident
Five killed in accident SEMARANG, Central Java: Five people were killed instantly and 11 others sustained serious injuries when the van carrying them overturned.The driver was among the victims of the accident, which was believed to have been caused by brake failure.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Deregulation makes RI attractive but interest rates to rise
Deregulation makes RI attractive but interest rates to rise JAKARTA (JP): Merrill Lynch & Co. of the United States says recent deregulatory measures make Indonesia the region's best site for foreign investment but warns that interest rates will likely edge higher next year.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Telecom projects offered
Telecom projects offered JAKARTA (JP): The government will choose only five consortia to establish two million telephone lines within the current Sixth Five-Year Development Plan (Repelita VI) period, a senior official said.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Intellectuals and future
Intellectuals and future During a meeting with leaders of associations of intellectuals of different religious backgrounds, President Soeharto said all intellectuals should support the nation's unity and integrity.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Hellen Keller award honors Indonesia
Hellen Keller award honors Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Helen Keller International Incorporated (HKI), a New York-based agency providing aid for blindness prevention and the rehabilitation of the blind, will present the Helen Keller International Award to Indonesia, making it the first country ever to...
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Illegal workers heading to Malaysia is chronic problem
Illegal workers heading to Malaysia is chronic problem JAKARTA (JP): The continuing outflow of illegal Indonesian jobseekers to Malaysia is a chronic problem that should be tackled jointly by both sides, according to a senior official of the Ministry of Manpower.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Ismail Hasan safest bet for PPP: Nurcholish
Ismail Hasan safest bet for PPP: Nurcholish JAKARTA (JP): Noted Moslem scholar Nurcholish Madjid predicted that Ismail Hasan Metareum will retain his post as chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) because he is the "safest" choice for everyone concerned.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Bintan projects reviewed
Bintan projects reviewed SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore and Indonesia ministers will meet today to review progress of cooperation in the Riau Islands, a trade and industry ministry statement said yesterday.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Agencies sought to care for crime victims
Agencies sought to care for crime victims JAKARTA (JP): Experts and police called in unison on both the authorities and non-governmental organizations at a seminar yesterday to set up bodies or foundations to take care of the fate of crime victims.The seminar, entitled National Symposium.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Noodle factory pollution
Noodle factory pollutionFrom KompasOn behalf of residents of Taman Manggis Permai housing complex in Depok, south of Jakarta, we would like to express our aversion concerning the dumping of toxic chemical elements into a nearby river by a noodle factory, PT IJ, and a chemical factory PT N located...
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Al Arqam prospers by being apolitical
Al Arqam prospers by being apoliticalBy Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): The huge words "Love Abuya, love whom (God) loves" is written across a clean and well-managed living room of the Java branch office of the Malaysia-based Al Arqam in Jakarta.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Kochi invites Indonesia to use its ports
Kochi invites Indonesia to use its ports JAKARTA (JP): The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Japanese town of Kochi yesterday offered an opportunity to Indonesia to use its ports as a gateway of plywood and seafood exports to Japan.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to close higher on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday after the Composite Index gained 1.53 points on Friday. The index further increases to 462.47 yesterday from 461.82 on Friday.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 TV Series: International Family Classic 4:30 Science and Technology 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Belief in God the Almighty 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Talk Show:...
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Konimex gets $20m loan
Konimex gets $20m loan SINGAPORE (AFP): France's Banque Nationale de Paris signed an agreement yesterday to lead manage a US$20 million medium-term loan for the expansion of a privately-owned Indonesian pharmaceutical company.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Ragunan Zoo to build dome cage to lure more visitors
Ragunan Zoo to build dome cage to lure more visitors JAKARTA (JP): In order to lure more visitors the management of the Ragunan zoological garden, in South Jakarta, plans to build a giant dome cage on a 1.6-hectare plot of land to house Prima satwa (Prime Animals) from the country's 27 provinces.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Economic rulings needed to conform with GATT
Economic rulings needed to conform with GATT JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to introduce economic regulations to conform with the new principles of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which will go into effect early next year, Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
People protest deafening sound from Ramayana's loudspeakers
People protest deafening sound from Ramayana's loudspeakers BOGOR (JP): The Ramayana Department Store has stopped their noisy advertising following strong protests from residents living in the vicinity over the deafening sound from the store's loudspeakers.R.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
No bus fare hike: Haryanto
No bus fare hike: Haryanto Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto affirmed that there would be no increase in fares of city buses this year despite the demands made by several bus companies to double it from Rp 300 (13 US cents) to Rp 750.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
ABRI told to be more proactive
ABRI told to be more proactive JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat yesterday urged the Armed Forces (ABRI) to be more "proactive", especially in facing criticism at home and abroad.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
New firm to supply workers to S'pore, KL
New firm to supply workers to S'pore, KL JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-five companies that have been supplying Indonesian workers to Singapore and Malaysia have merged into a single company to give them a strong edge in the highly competitive business.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
UNDP to aid soybean seed project
UNDP to aid soybean seed project JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) yesterday signed an agreement on the provision of US$981,825 in grants for the improvement of Indonesia's soybean seed production and marketing in some provinces.The agreement was signed by Fritz H.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Post Office levy
Post Office levy In my letter (Post Office levy, The Jakarta Post, July 5, 1994) about a horrendous levy on a videocassette sent to me from England, I promised to let readers know the outcome of my complaint to the Post Office.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Professor's allowance
Professor's allowanceFrom Bisnis IndonesiaAccording to the Circulation of the Directorate General of the State Budget, university professors who are over 60 are entitled to receive the structural allowance, a bonus given to persons in leadership positions which is applicable for civil servants of...
Tue, 19 Jul 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.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
World silver medalist set for Indonesia Open
World silver medalist set for Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): American world championship silver medalist Andre Cason is expected to run the 100m race at the Indonesia Open track and field invitational meet slated for July 30 at the Madya Senayan stadium.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Miss Universe raises Rp 4m
Miss Universe raises Rp 4m JAKARTA: Visiting Miss Universe' 94 Sushmita Sen raised some Rp 4 million from donors for victims of recent tidal waves in East Java during a visit to a shopping center in Jakarta on Sunday.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Two-year-old murder solved
Two-year-old murder solved Police said yesterday that they have arrested a man believed to have killed a resident of Cipinang Melayu, East Jakarta, two years ago.The suspect, Daniel Gonta alias Deni, who is being charged for the murder of a new mother, was caught on Friday at his parents' house...
Tue, 19 Jul 1994
Kedungombo land compensation
Kedungombo land compensationFrom KompasThe recent Kompas report on land compensation relating to the construction of the Kedungombo reservoir in Central Java reminds me of Kedungrejo village where my mother-in-law lives.Sam, who had no schooling during her childhood, had a house on a 0.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Australia defends RI's rights approach
Australia defends RI's rights approach CANBERRA (AFP): Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans yesterday defended his government's approach to Indonesia over human rights in East Timor province.Yesterday was the anniversary of the former Portuguese colony's integration with Indonesia in 1976.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Fire at Jaya Konstruksi angers local residents
Fire at Jaya Konstruksi angers local residents JAKARTA (JP): The Cipinang, East Jakarta, residents who lived near the storehouse of PT Jaya Konstruksi said they would file complaints against the construction company over Saturday's blaze at the company saying that it endanger their premises.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Tempo's `successor' must have editorial independence
Tempo's `successor' must have editorial independence JAKARTA (JP): Any magazine which succeeds the now defunct Tempo must have complete editorial independence, including freedom to accommodate public opinion, two members of the magazine's former management says.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Yen appreciation to slow RI's growth: Economists
Yen appreciation to slow RI's growth: Economists JAKARTA (JP): The sharp appreciation of the Japanese yen against major currencies and the rupiah will affect this year's growth of Indonesia's economy, economists say.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Villagers want fast compensation
Villagers want fast compensation SEMARANG, Central Java: Displaced villagers who recently were vindicated in the Supreme Court in their fight for higher compensation are pushing for an early execution of the decision.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Natsir's thoughts still relevant today, seminar told
Natsir's thoughts still relevant today, seminar told JAKARTA (JP): Although Mohammad Natsir passed away in February of last year, the fruits of his thought are still alive and relevant for Indonesians today.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Fishery investment up
Fishery investment up JAKARTA (JP): Domestic investments in the fishery industry increased by 25.7 percent to Rp 997.18 billion (US$453.65 million) as of last November from Rp 777 billion as of the end of 1992.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Puppet Show 3:00 Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mystery 4:30 Student Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Wayang Appreciation 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings: Buddhism 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series 9:00 World News...
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Religious intellectual groups urged to pool their resources
Religious intellectual groups urged to pool their resources JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is urging religion-based intellectual organizations, whose existence has been criticized as fostering sectarian politics in Indonesia, to pool their resources to help with national development.
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Nine killed in Cakung road accident
Nine killed in Cakung road accident JAKARTA (JP): Nine people were killed and ten others injured in a collision between a bus and a truck on the Cakung-Cikunir tollway, East Jakarta, on Saturday night.Not all of the victims could be identified, said sources at the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital,...
Mon, 18 Jul 1994
Noodle firm helps boost the lackluster JSX market
Noodle firm helps boost the lackluster JSX marketBy Sigma Batara JAKARTA (JP): Indofood Sukses Makmur's debut on the Jakarta Stock Exchange last week provided a boost to the lackluster market, which has been on a drift for quite sometime. Further, the U.S. consumer price index rise of 0.