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Fri, 08 Jul 1994
5 years demanded for rapist
5 years demanded for rapist Prosecutor Mawardi Muchtar has demanded that the East Jakarta District Court sentence a man identified only as Mar, 32, to five years imprisonment for rape.Prosecutor Mawardi told the court Wednesday that Mar, a resident of Cakung Timur, was proven guilty of raping Mrs.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994
Indonesian cartoonists
Indonesian cartoonistsFrom KompasMillions of Indonesian children are now very familiar with Chinmi, the main character in the Kungfu Boy comics by Takeshi Maekawa. Chinmi has a peculiar way of overcoming his enemies, i.e. by using the Japanese art.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994
Pollution chokes villagers
Pollution chokes villagers SAMPIT, Central Kalimantan: Villagers around PT Cahaya Mas and PT Sampit in the Mentawa Baru subdistrict, Ketapang regency, are complaining about air pollution caused by saw dust from a nearby wood processing industry and the smell of burnt rubber from the factories.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994
Foreign holdings in indirect investment might be raised
Foreign holdings in indirect investment might be raised JAKARTA (JP): The government will likely raise the ownership ceiling imposed on foreign investors in companies listed on the capital market from the present 49 percent to conform to the new foreign investment regulation.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994
RP trade deficit $3.16b
RP trade deficit $3.16b MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' trade deficit in the first five months of 1994, rose 29 percent to US$3.16 billion from the $2.45 billion deficit posted the previous corresponding period, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said here yesterday.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994
W. Jakarta to have new garbage dumps
W. Jakarta to have new garbage dumps In order to accommodate the increasing amount of waste in West Jakarta, the city administration is planning to build permanent garbage dumps on 50 hectares of land in Sepatan and Sindang Sono, Tangerang.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994
Cloud seeding still impossible till September
Cloud seeding still impossible till September JAKARTA (JP): Cloud seeding for the drought-hit West Java is impossible until September, but officials guarantee that irrigation water for 288,385 hectares of paddy fields will be sufficient until then.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994
Gelora and Pelita
Gelora and Pelita in Galatama's final JAKARTA (JP): Gelora Dewata, a club based in Bali, will challenge the defending champion Pelita Jaya from Jakarta in the final match of Galatama -- Indonesia's semi-professional soccer league.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994
CGI likely to meet RI aid demand
CGI likely to meet RI aid demand JAKARTA (JP): Donors are most likely to meet Indonesia's requests for aid in spite of their concern over the recent ban of three magazines and increasing labor strikes in the country, Coordinating Minister for Economy and Finance Saleh Afiff said.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994
Post office for Ciluar
Post office for CiluarFrom KompasAs residents of the Bumi Cimandala Permai housing estate in Kandangroda Ciluar, Bogor regency, we are in bad need of postal and telephone services. In the directory book of the Bogor Post Office our area's Postal Code is 16912.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994
EC envoy touring provinces
EC envoy touring provinces JAKARTA: Head of the European Commission in Indonesia, ambassador Klauspeter Schmallenbach has left Jakarta for a one- week visit to EC-Indonesia development projects in East Java, Bali and West Nusa Tenggara.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994
Four defendants admit to killing Brig. Gen. Tampubolon
Four defendants admit to killing Brig. Gen. Tampubolon JAKARTA (JP): Four defendants in the murder trial of Brig. Gen. T.M.F. Tampubolon confessed yesterday at the East Jakarta District Court that they had killed the general.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994
Why the increase?
Why the increase?From KompasI was surprised to learn that the tariff rate of drinking water was increased by 40 percent, a fantastic hike! We are truly ignorant of how the Drinking Water Company manages their business.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994
RI's 2nd stringer
RI's 2nd stringer steals spotlight in Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian second stringer Hendrawan stole the spotlight at the Malaysia Open badminton championships in Johor Baru as he upset the newly crowned Asia Cup champion Dong Jiong of China in their third round duel yesterday.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994
City Council and PDAM reach compromise solution on water
City Council and PDAM reach compromise solution on water JAKARTA (JP): The City Council and the City Water Company, PDAM Jaya, finally reached a compromise late Wednesday night by agreeing that the current price for water from public water tanks will not be raised until a price ceiling is...
Fri, 08 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.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994
Over-population and deforestation disturbing
Over-population and deforestation disturbing BOGOR, West Java (JP): Over-population and deforestation are challenging the nation's efforts to conserve the archipelago's abundant flora."The overpopulation problem on the relatively fertile islands across the country has left little opportunity for...
Fri, 08 Jul 1994
Drought hits Demak
Drought hits Demak DEMAK, Central Java: Thousand of hectares of crops here have dried out because of the prolonged drought which is ravaging the area.Many farmers have failed to grow their crops because of a water shortage.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994
Drivers wary of Sentul race course
Drivers wary of Sentul race course JAKARTA (JP): Many of the drivers who will pit their skills in the first leg of the seven-round Formula Asia championship series at Sentul international circuit, West Java this weekend, look uncertain about their chances of crossing the finish line first.
Fri, 08 Jul 1994
Public notaries get certificates
Public notaries get certificates Sixteen public notaries were sworn in as PPAT, officials who are legally authorized to issue land certificates, by the head of the City Land Agency, Sunar, during a ceremony at City Hall yesterdayIn his written speech, Sunar reminded the officials not to accept...
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Joint naval exercise planned
Joint naval exercise planned SURABAYA, East Java: About 800 marines will take part in a war game with the United States navy in the Java and Makasar Seas scheduled for the middle of this month.Chief of the Naval Fleet for the eastern region Rear Admiral Gofar Soewarno told journalists on Tuesday...
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Habibie defends loan for aircraft project
Habibie defends loan for aircraft project JAKARTA (JP): The government has been forced to use reforestation funds to finance the development of N-250 aircraft, an influential minister says.State Minister of Research and Technology B.J.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Police seize 5 tons of coffee
Police seize 5 tons of coffee DILI, East Timor: A farmer has lodged a complaint with governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares over the seizure of five tons of coffee by police.Fernando De Oliveira told the governor that his coffee was seized in Tibar village, about 12 kilometers west of Dili, on Monday.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Organda to ask government for rise in bus fares
Organda to ask government for rise in bus fares JAKARTA (JP): The organization of the owners of City Public Transportation (Organda) will ask the governor and the Minister of Transportation to increase fares for medium-sized and large buses from Rp 300 (14 US cents) to Rp 500.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Capital markets promising but require much study
Capital markets promising but require much study JAKARTA (JP): Noted world economists said here yesterday that the Indonesian capital market has a bright future, but warned that the government has much homework to do in order to make the dream a reality.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Inaccurate reporting
Inaccurate reporting On behalf of Mr. Wisber Loeis, Director General for Foreign Economic Relations, I wish to convey the Department's disappointment over the article entitled America expected to reinstall RI trade status, House told which came out in your newspaper on July 5, 1994.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Timor trader jailed for subversive act
Timor trader jailed for subversive act DILI, East Timor (JP): A district court here yesterday sentenced a 20-year-old man to 20 months in jail for participating in an anti-government demonstration last April.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Public's knowledge of medicine still poor
Public's knowledge of medicine still poor JAKARTA (JP): The public's understanding of the proper selection and usage of pharmaceuticals is still poor, says a professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences."There are many generic drugs on sale.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Sudwikatmono to increase electricity generation
Sudwikatmono to increase electricity generation JAKARTA (JP): Sudwikatmono, the first businessman to be involved in private power generation, plans to expand the capacity of his electricity facilities from 76 megawatts (MW) at present to 1,000 MW within five years.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Monthly installment scheme announced for phone lines
Monthly installment scheme announced for phone lines JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta residents can now pay to have new telephones installed in monthly payments through a new policy implemented by the mayoralty telecommunications office.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Joko leads Indonesian shuttlers to Malaysia
Joko leads Indonesian shuttlers to Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): World men's singles number one Joko Suprianto spearheaded Indonesia past the first hurdle at the US$180,000 Malaysia Open badminton championships in Johor Baru yesterday.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Govt not planning to revive SDSB
Govt not planning to revive SDSB JAKARTA (JP): The government has no intention of resurrecting the controversial SDSB lottery which was banned last year.The lottery had been the government's main financial source to fund sports activities and social services.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
TV Today
TV TodayTVRI 2:30 p.m. World Cup 1994, (rerun) 4:30 Scouts' Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantra the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama: Meniti Pelangi 8:05 TV Series: Combat 9:00 World News...
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
`Pesantren' begin to modernize education system
`Pesantren' begin to modernize education systemBy Riyadi WONOSOBO, Central Java (JP): Islamic boarding schools, locally known as pesantren, are being compelled to review their current educational system, as Indonesia is shifting from an agricultural culture to an industrial nation.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Trial of former Bapindo boss will start next week
Trial of former Bapindo boss will start next week JAKARTA (JP): Three former cabinet ministers are expected to take the witness stand during the trial of Towil Heryoto, a former director of the scandal-ridden Bapindo state bank.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
300 families to resettle
300 families to resettle SORONG, Irian Jaya: The Ministry of Transmigration, in cooperation with the local government, plans to resettle 300 families in Moswaren village, near here.Local transmigration office chief, B.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
S. Jakarta mayor backs escalators, despite protests
S. Jakarta mayor backs escalators, despite protests JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Mayor H. Pardjoko threw his weight behind the decision of city-owned Market Company, PD Pasar Jaya, to continue the construction of two escalators outside the Blok M market despite strong objection from small-scale...
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued losing ground in dull trading yesterday with the broad- based Composite Index dropping by three points to close at 453.68, compared to 456.76 on Tuesday.The narrow-based GTDBS-50 Index also eased to 108.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
KL campaigning
KL campaigning against Al-Arqam KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Malaysian government is to step up its campaign against the radical Islamic group Al-Arqam by pressing civil servants who are members to quit, officials said yesterday.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Children receive aid
Children receive aid Deputy governor for administrative affairs Idroes presented aid packages to 500 fatherless children whose mothers work with the city administration, at a ceremony yesterday.Each package contained, among other things, school uniforms, a set of stationery, transport allowance of...
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Parking lot operators fail to pay levy
Parking lot operators fail to pay levy JAKARTA (JP): Operators of small parking areas in Jakarta are far more disciplined in fulfilling their duty to pay a 20-percent municipal levy than operators of larger parking areas.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Five-day-work week proposal widely praised
Five-day-work week proposal widely praised JAKARTA (JP): The government's decision to allow civil servants two days off per week met with praise from members of the House of Representatives and government officials.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Teachers told to help fight male chauvinism
Teachers told to help fight male chauvinism JAKARTA (JP): Two members of the cabinet told teachers yesterday to instill the values of solidarity and gender equality in students to improve the country's future generation.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Illegal fee
Illegal fee at bus stationFrom MerdekaTo get to my place of work I always take the Bekasi-Kampung Rambutan bus. I was puzzled by the fact that every time the bus approached Kampung Rambutan the driver turned his bus in the opposite direction and dropped the passengers outside the terminal.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Monsters bring in monstrous money
Monsters bring in monstrous moneyBy Arif Suryobuwono JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Fair is offering visitors the opportunity to experience its own version of Jurassic Park through a US$2 million Dinosaur Park.There, at nine a.m.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
20 arrested
20 arrested for logging KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Police arrested some 20 residents of Ladongi village who were caught red-handed cutting down trees in Rawa Watumohai National Park recently.Head of the Provincial Natural Resources Conservation Dominggus said they were nabbed by the joint...
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
10,000 hectares of paddy perish in current drought
10,000 hectares of paddy perish in current drought JAKARTA (JP): Some 10,000 hectares of the 73,000 hectares of paddy fields hard hit by the current drought will "definitely" perish, a senior government official said yesterday.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Italian mission due here
Italian mission due here JAKARTA (JP): An Italian trade mission, representing six members of the Reggio Emilia City Chamber of Commerce, will arrive here for a four-day visit next week.The Italian Trade Commission in Jakarta, which coordinates the mission, said here yesterday that the visit is...
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Sharp sets up RI venture
Sharp sets up RI venture TOKYO (AFP): Japanese electronics giant Sharp Corp. announced yesterday the establishment of a television and refrigerator manufacturing venture in Indonesia with local partner PT Yasonta.
Thu, 07 Jul 1994
Tourism soars in E. Asia, Pacific
Tourism soars in E. Asia, Pacific MADRID (Reuter): International arrivals in East Asia and the Pacific grew four times faster than the world average, reaching a record-breaking 69 million in 1993, the Madrid-based World Tourism Organization said.While arrivals were up by 12.