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Mon, 30 May 1994
Puppets as art
Puppets as art The Indonesia-Europe Wayang Week which lasts from May 24 to June 2, 1994, is being held jointly by the cultural centers of France, Germany, the Netherlands, Britain and Switzerland in cooperation with the Senangwangi (Secretariat of Indonesian National Wayang Arts), the Jakarta Arts...
Mon, 30 May 1994
Try opens new dam in Sumbawa
Try opens new dam in Sumbawa SUMBAWA, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): A new multi-purpose dam on this once arid island, inaugurated by Vice President Try Sutrisno on Saturday, is expected to further strengthen East Nusa Tenggara's status as a net exporter of rice.
Mon, 30 May 1994
Putting It Briefly
Putting It BrieflyTaiwan, Indonesia likely to win WELLINGTON (AFP): With three days left to play in the Far East Bridge Championship here Saturday the likely winners are showing themselves. Seven rounds of matches are still to come in the open but victory seems likely for either Chinese Taipei or...
Mon, 30 May 1994
Crime victims have right to legal aid: Minister
Crime victims have right to legal aid: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Amidst the proliferation of legal aid institutes in Indonesia, most proffering to defend human rights, Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman has posed an intriguing question: "What about legal aid for crime victims?"Oetojo put this to the...
Mon, 30 May 1994
Tourism to offer work to nearly one million more
Tourism to offer work to nearly one million more JAKARTA (JP): The tourist industry is expected to offer new employment to nearly one million people during the Sixth Five Year Development Plan (Repelita VI) which began in April.
Mon, 30 May 1994
AOI negotiating with Ministry of Forestry on share issuance plan
AOI negotiating with Ministry of Forestry on share issuance plan JAKARTA (JP): PT Artika Optima Inti (AOI), a wood-based company affiliated to the Djajanti Group, is still negotiating with the Ministry of Forestry, which has refused to recommend its plan to sell shares to public through the capital...
Mon, 30 May 1994
Consumer Watch: Faked CPUs on the market
Consumer Watch: Faked CPUs on the market JAKARTA (JP): A friend of mine, the owner of a computer store in Orion Plaza, Glodok, Jakarta, once showed me an Intel 486 CPU chip that he said was "second grade." Unfortunately, I forgot to note what the CPU speed was.
Mon, 30 May 1994
C. Java rules in 1st leg of Track & Field Circuit
C. Java rules in 1st leg of Track & Field Circuit JAKARTA (JP): Central Javan athletes dominated at the first leg of the Java-Bali Track and Field Circuit by romping home with five golds, seven silvers and seven bronzes at the Ngurah Rai Stadium in Denpasar, Bali yesterday.
Mon, 30 May 1994
Thousands greet badminton Cups in grand parade
Thousands greet badminton Cups in grand parade JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of cheering badminton fans poured into the capital city as the Thomas and Uber Cups were paraded yesterday morning - while an even larger number of enthusiasts were still sound asleep.
Mon, 30 May 1994
City urged to manage
City urged to manage flood control project An official of the Public Works Ministry wants the city administration to take over the management of the Kali Cideng flood control project.Deputy head of the project, Sahala Sinaga, made the statement in front of members of the House of Representatives...
Sat, 28 May 1994
Six Indonesians killed in Mina stampede
Six Indonesians killed in Mina stampede JAKARTA (JP): The government was still trying to determine last night the identity of the six Indonesians reported to be among the 270 pilgrims killed in this week's stampede in Mina, near Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Sat, 28 May 1994
Chief says report on rampant triad activity needs further study
Chief says report on rampant triad activity needs further study JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman said yesterday that reports on the infiltration of Hong Kong-based triads here requires further investigation before anything conclusive can be determined.
Sat, 28 May 1994
RI still needs
RI still needs Gen. Feisal Armed Forces Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung will remain in his post for another year.In the middle of June, the number-one man in the Armed Forces will be 55 years of age, normal retirement age. But Law No.
Sat, 28 May 1994
Cups players and coaches
Cups players and coaches to get Rp 25m gift each JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has earmarked a total of Rp 800 million (US$374,000) from its coffers to reward the players and coaches who notched the Thomas and Uber Cup double over the weekend.
Sat, 28 May 1994
Rights lawyer accuses Clinton of being inconsistent
Rights lawyer accuses Clinton of being inconsistent JAKARTA (JP): President Bill Clinton's decision to renew most favored nation (MFN) trade status for China shows that the United States is inconsistent with its own commitment to defending human rights, human rights lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis says.
Sat, 28 May 1994
Setting the record straight on East Timor
Setting the record straight on East Timor By Irawan Abidin JAKARTA (JP): Instead of the true story of East Timor, an elaborate myth is being foisted upon the world by members and supporters of the minority group that tried and failed to gain power in the wake of Portugal's abrupt withdrawal from...
Sat, 28 May 1994
JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to rally on the Jakarta
JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to rally on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday as most issues gained ground in moderate trading.The broad-based Composite Index closed 2.37 points higher at 504.97, while the narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index rose to 120.85 from 119.90.
Sat, 28 May 1994
ASEAN At A Glance
ASEAN At A Glance Warrants issued for two Iranians BANGKOK (AFP): Thai police have issued warrants for the arrest of two Iranians suspected of involvement in a plot to explode a booby-trapped truck at the Israeli Embassy in March, police said yesterday.
Sat, 28 May 1994
Bank Niaga secretary committed suicide: Police
Bank Niaga secretary committed suicide: Police JAKARTA (JP): Police have concluded that a 32-year-old secretary of the privately-owned Bank Niaga who was found dead on April 30 had committed suicide. "Based on all evidence available and information from witnesses, we have concluded that she...
Sat, 28 May 1994
Incentives offered to concessionaires with sustainable management
Incentives offered to concessionaires with sustainable management JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaloedin Soeryohadikoesoemo is offering incentives to attract forest concessionaires so that they manage their concessions in sustainable ways to guarantee preservation.
Sat, 28 May 1994
APEC to back clean, diversified energy in Asia
APEC to back clean, diversified energy in Asia TOKYO (Reuter): The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) energy working group will promote cleaner and more diversified energy sources within its 17 member states, group co-chairman Russell Higgins said.
Sat, 28 May 1994
Nuryana--a bus conductor who wants to make a difference
Nuryana--a bus conductor who wants to make a differenceBy Andreas Harsono -- 10 pts Metrolight l/c JAKARTA (JP): Unlike other Jakarta bus conductors who fail to provide their passengers with comfort and safety, 20-year-old Nuryana Suparman is a responsible conductor who places her customers first.
Sat, 28 May 1994
Police arrest detested, evil miscreants
Police arrest detested, evil miscreants JAKARTA (JP) The Central Jakarta police have arrested six members of the most notorious burglary ring in the city, whose signature method of theft involved burrowing, rat-like, into the heart of their targeted buildings.Maj.
Sat, 28 May 1994
Where to go in Jakarta, May 28
Where to go in Jakarta, May 28Jangan hapus: JAMZ, Dai-ichi HotelMusico 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.
Sat, 28 May 1994
Many Tebet fire victims not entitled to apartment
Many Tebet fire victims not entitled to apartment JAKARTA (JP): A city official said yesterday many West Tebet fire victims would not be eligible for housing in the government project being built on the site of their former homes.
Sat, 28 May 1994
Bankers appoint team to cope with problem loans
Bankers appoint team to cope with problem loans JAKARTA (JP): The Domestic Private Banks Association (Perbanas) ended its two-day congress here last night with a strong commitment to helping its members cope with non-performing loans through its newly established consultative team.
Sat, 28 May 1994
Turkmenistan president to visit Indonesia
Turkmenistan president to visit Indonesia JAKARTA (JP: Turkmenistan President Saparmurat Niyazov is slated to visit Indonesia next week. One Indonesian official sees it as an opportunity for Indonesia to open up a new market for its exports in the Central Asian country.
Sat, 28 May 1994
Mulya says businesses prospering at expense of labor
Mulya says businesses prospering at expense of labor JAKARTA (JP): Leading human rights lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis is calling for a major overhaul of Indonesia's labor laws, accusing the present legislation of repressing workers.
Sat, 28 May 1994
Garuda spreads its wings
Garuda spreads its wings JAKARTA (JP): The national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has set new schedules for domestic flights which will be effective beginning June 1.The new schedules, including additional services, comprise the Jakarta-Ujungpandang, Jakarta-Medan, Jakarta-Yogyakarta and...
Sat, 28 May 1994
Across the Archipelago
Across the ArchipelagoABRI restores citizen houses MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The Armed Forces (ABRI), carrying out its civic mission, have rehabilitated 600 houses throughout the province over the past year.
Sat, 28 May 1994
Police may pick up Kebon Jeruk district head
Police may pick up Kebon Jeruk district head JAKARTA (JP): Police will have to pick up Baban, the head of Kebon Jeruk district in West Jakarta, since he failed to turn up at National Police headquarters despite repeated efforts to summon him in connection with several disputed land ownership...
Sat, 28 May 1994
JP/7/spots/Set 3 kolom box
JP/7/spots/Set 3 kolom box A: Inset 14 pt ML caps, the rest 8pt Univ.55, credit 6 pt JP/alx A SLICE FOR US: Cheang Kok Ming (left), outgoing general manager of Singapore Airlines for Indonesia and his successor Paul Tan, cut a huge farewell and welcome cake during a reception on Tuesday at the...
Sat, 28 May 1994
Two companies to sell shares to public
Two companies to sell shares to public JAKARTA (JP): A property company and a manufacturer of plastic housewares and electrical appliances will offer new shares to the public next month.PT Mulia Intipelangi, a property company, will sell 25 million new shares, that will account for 17 percent of...
Sat, 28 May 1994
Photo A : PAM Jaya
Photo A : PAM JayaA JP/kod NOT YOUR AVERAGE POTHOLE: A laborer (center, in water) receives a hammer from his colleague, while a crowd of children play with water nearby. A water main on Jl. Dewi Sartika, East Jakarta, exploded Wednesday because of heavy pressure from passing vehicles, causing...
Sat, 28 May 1994
Censors reconsider Schindler's List again
Censors reconsider Schindler's List again JAKARTA (JP): The Film Censorship Board has called for another vote next week to determine on whether or not to pass the Oscar- winning film Schindler's List after nullifying the first one last Tuesday on technical grounds.
Sat, 28 May 1994
Retirement age
Retirement age An interesting question was raised during a seminar held by the SMART Center for Resource Development on preparation for pension age through life fulfillment. This was put forward by former chief of the National Police Gen. (ret.) Awaluddin Djamin.
Sat, 28 May 1994
Lopes says pilgrimage to Portugal politically successful
Lopes says pilgrimage to Portugal politically successful JAKARTA (JP): A delegation of East Timorese pilgrims returning from the holy Catholic shrine of Fatima in Portugal this month say their mission has raised Indonesia's standing on the East Timor issue.
Sat, 28 May 1994
Bill on limited liability firms to meet global standard
Bill on limited liability firms to meet global standard JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman told the House of Representatives yesterday that the bill on limited liability companies was written not only to meet the global standard of business activities, but also to implement the...
Sat, 28 May 1994
Beijing gets its first ever rock 'n' roll cafe
Beijing gets its first ever rock 'n' roll cafe--------------------------------------------------------------The Singapore-based Hard Rock Cafe Holdings invited The Jakarta Post to the recent grand opening of Hard Rock Cafe in Beijing. Here is the report.
Sat, 28 May 1994
Political openness at home helps RI foreign policy
Political openness at home helps RI foreign policy JAKARTA (JP): The current drive towards increased political openness bodes well for Indonesia's foreign policy as they seek to play a more prominent role in international affairs.
Sat, 28 May 1994
TV Today, Saturday, May 28, 1994
TV Today, Saturday, May 28, 1994TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Sports 3:30 TV Series: The Cave of Golden Rose 4:30 Traditional Dances 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film: Anything for a Laugh 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Pop Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Fashion 8:05 TV...
Sat, 28 May 1994
U.S. companies rise on Vietnam investment table
U.S. companies rise on Vietnam investment table HANOI (Reuter): The United States has climbed six places on Vietnam's foreign investment chart in the past month and the amount invested has nearly quadrupled to US$78 million, according to official figures released yesterday. U.S.
Sat, 28 May 1994
JP/6/6cap
JP/6/6cap JP/msa Anita Sarawak, an entertainer popular throughout Southeast Asia, performed for three nights last week at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Central Jakarta. American Cinematographer In Little Buddha Siddhartha Gautama (Keanu Reeves) reposes near a pool watched by Jesse (Alex Wiesendanger, in...
Sat, 28 May 1994
Philippine court bans East Timor conference
Philippine court bans East Timor conference JAKARTA (JP): A Philippine court issued an order yesterday barring the hosting of a conference on East Timor in Manila later this month which has been the subject of Indonesian protest.
Sat, 28 May 1994
Bojonggede people
Bojonggede people live in fear Residents of Bojonggede, Depok who live in newly built housing complexes, are living in fear because of a rash of crime in the area, located just 10 kilometers south of Jakarta.The most recent case, area residents were quoted by Antara as saying, took place at 2.30 a.
Sat, 28 May 1994
Anita Sarawak still enjoys her birthdays
Anita Sarawak still enjoys her birthdaysBy Lewa Pardomuan and I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Entertainer Anita Sarawak has shown that advancing age need not slow down a career, at least that's the way it looked during her three recent shows here.
Fri, 27 May 1994
Where to go in Jakarta, May 27
Where to go in Jakarta, May 27Jangan hapus: JAMZ, Dai-ichi HotelMusico 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.
Fri, 27 May 1994
ADB doubles capital to $48 billion but debate persists
ADB doubles capital to $48 billion but debate persists MANILA (AFP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday announced formal approval of a 100 percent general capital increase to about US$48 billion, but a North-South dispute over policy reform is far from over. China, which opposes U.S.
Fri, 27 May 1994
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A Antara BOOZE SCHMOOZE: City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto (left) chats with a group of liquor industry executives after a meeting between the city branch of the Agency for Coordination of National Stability (Bakorstanasda) and the businessmen at city police headquarters.
Fri, 27 May 1994
JAKARTA (JP): Share prices mostly increased on the Jakarta
JAKARTA (JP): Share prices mostly increased on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with the broad-based Composite Index continuing its three-day gaining streak to close at 502.59, as compared to 501.99 on Tuesday.