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Thu, 26 May 1994
Javanese culture not democratic and chauvinistic: Sociologist
Javanese culture not democratic and chauvinistic: Sociologist JAKARTA (JP): The kind of nationalism which grows from the dominant "undemocratic" Javanese culture is chauvinistic, noted sociologist Dr. Mochtar Naim says.
Thu, 26 May 1994
Farmers burn palm oil fruit
Farmers burn palm oil fruit JAKARTA (JP): Farmers involved in a nucleus-estate-and- smallholder project in Grogot, East Kalimantan are burning their palm oil fruit because the palm oil refinery of state-owned PT Perkebunan VI cannot accommodate their products.F.X.
Thu, 26 May 1994
Golden Key virtually a one-man show: Prosecution
Golden Key virtually a one-man show: Prosecution JAKARTA (JP): Eddy Tansil ran Golden Key Group virtually all by himself, with many of his hand-picked directors simply front men with backgrounds ranging from a feeble retired army general to an office cleaner.
Thu, 26 May 1994
Young man arrested over murder of Bogor student
Young man arrested over murder of Bogor student JAKARTA (JP): The Bogor Police yesterday arrested a 20-year old man as the mystery surrounding the murder of a female student at the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) began to unfold.The chief of the Bogor police, Lt. Col.
Thu, 26 May 1994
The Financial Club opened
The Financial Club opened JAKARTA (JP): The Financial Club, a gathering place for financial sector executives, was officially opened on Tuesday night by Coordinating Minister for Economy and Finance Saleh Afiff.
Thu, 26 May 1994
Across the Archipelago
Across the ArchipelagoFloods leave untold damage PADANG, West Sumatra: West Sumatra province requires at least Rp 500 million (US$230,000) to repair public facilities damaged by recent major floods and to assist stricken families.
Thu, 26 May 1994
NAM ministers to decide on new leaders in Cairo
NAM ministers to decide on new leaders in Cairo JAKARTA (JP): Foreign ministers of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) will meet in Cairo next Tuesday to discuss which member nation will replace Indonesia as chairman next year.
Thu, 26 May 1994
State banks record poor returns on assets, equities
State banks record poor returns on assets, equities JAKARTA (JP): The rate of return on assets and equities at Indonesia's state-owned banks were the lowest in all of Asia, a visiting British expert says.
Thu, 26 May 1994
Domestic news more trustworthy than foreign: Survey
Domestic news more trustworthy than foreign: Survey JAKARTA (JP): The government should have no fear about the increasing intrusion of foreign news broadcasts via satellite because most owners of dish antennas find that local networks are more trustworthy when it came to local news.
Thu, 26 May 1994
Adopted babies traded like meat in transplant market
Adopted babies traded like meat in transplant market JAKARTA (JP): The government is once again tightening adoption laws after receiving chilling reports that babies intended for adoption were ending up with organ trade syndicates.
Thu, 26 May 1994
Issuers of debt instruments to be assessed by credit rating
Issuers of debt instruments to be assessed by credit rating agency JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon introduce a new regulation requiring all issuers of commercial papers and bonds to be assessed by the newly established credit rating agency, an official says.
Thu, 26 May 1994
Two listed firms report profit declines
Two listed firms report profit declines JAKARTA (JP): Two companies listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges reported declines in after-tax profits for their 1993 operations in the annual meetings of their shareholders here on Tuesday.PT Eratex Djaja Ltd.
Thu, 26 May 1994
JAKARTA (JP): Share trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange
JAKARTA (JP): Share trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), which recorded an increase by over 10 points on Monday, continued strengthening on Tuesday, propping up the broad-based Composite Index to 501.99 on Tuesday from 498.36 on Monday.
Thu, 26 May 1994
Factories hike salaries in aftermath of riots
Factories hike salaries in aftermath of riotsBy Ridwan M. Sijabat MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): If one good thing has come out of last month's labor riots, it is that factories have finally raised their daily wages and begun to meet various other obligations.
Thu, 26 May 1994
Nationalism: A political commodity?
Nationalism: A political commodity?By Amir Santoso ----------------------------------------------------------------Debates on nationalism has resurfaced recently, focusing on the establishment of certain intellectual groups. Political scientist Amir Santoso examines this phenomenon.
Thu, 26 May 1994
Myanmarese troops seize porters for Khun Sa battle
Myanmarese troops seize porters for Khun Sa battle TACHILEK, Myanmar (Reuter): Myanmarese government troops have seized hundreds of people from this border town to serve as porters in nearby hills where they are battling Golden Triangle opium warlord Khun Sa, residents said yesterday.
Thu, 26 May 1994
World worried U.S. may reject GATT, Malaysia says
World worried U.S. may reject GATT, Malaysia says KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The world is growing worried the U.S. Congress may not ratify the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) pact, Malaysia said.
Wed, 25 May 1994
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JP/3/Caption/0 14 pts Metrolight cap. 3 cols. Universe 8 pts 55 I/cJP/kod 6 pts. Universe Italics 55 I/c THE RIVER'S EDGE: Residents of Bukit Duri Tanjakan, South Jakarta, take a bath, wash clothing and defecate on a floating bamboo raft in the Ciliwung River.
Wed, 25 May 1994
Badminton supremacy
Badminton supremacy We have every reason to be satisfied with and proud of the Indonesian badminton teams which succeeded in winning the prestigious Thomas and Uber Cups, following nerve-wracking matches at the Senayan sports center in Jakarta last weekend.
Wed, 25 May 1994
Tourism Office
Tourism Office holds contest JAKARTA (JP): The City Tourism Office, in cooperation with the Indonesian Professional Photographers Association, is holding a photo contest on tourist objects in the city and the surrounding areas of Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi.
Wed, 25 May 1994
No kickbacks no business for printing company
No kickbacks no business for printing company JAKARTA (JP): City councilors, in a scathing attack on city officials, said Tuesday many agencies under the city administration avoided giving orders to a city-owned printing firm because of poor prospects of getting kickbacks.
Wed, 25 May 1994
Aerograms
Aerograms Every time I write an aerogram--and that is several times a week--I ask myself, "Why can't we buy aerograms with proper gum that one can lick, seal and post?" When I first visited Indonesia for a holiday in 1970 and again in 1971, I found it a bit droll that one had to stick one's finger...
Wed, 25 May 1994
TV Today: Thursday, May 26
TV Today: Thursday, May 26TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Tarzan 3:05 Dance: Gelar Tari 3:30 TV Series: The Sword of Tipu Sultan 4:30 Children's Story: Putri Berkaki Kotor 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country: Irian Jaya 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35...
Wed, 25 May 1994
Disposing of waste
Disposing of waste Although it may not have been one of the more sensational events of the week, the inauguration on Monday of this country's first industrial waste treatment plant surely deserves some comment.
Wed, 25 May 1994
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JP;MDS; ANPAj..r.. Jakarta--Focus--1stCelebrities donate ponchosJP/3/Focus < set 12pts U75 1 col 2 linesCelebrities donate ponchos Over Rp 400,000 (US$141.5) was raised for charity early this week as seven celebrities sold autographed white ponchos bearing their distinctly unique brand of amateur...
Wed, 25 May 1994
'Military school' teaches students discipline
'Military school' teaches students discipline JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta military garrison is considering increasing the number of juvenile delinquents to be educated at its 'special school' and will double the school teaching period in the next few months.
Wed, 25 May 1994
Kimono show reveals elegant culture
Kimono show reveals elegant cultureBy Kunang Helmi Picard JAKARTA (JP): Like multi-colored, fluttering butterflies in their elegant kimonos, rows of beautiful women, both Indonesian and Japanese, greeted guests at the traditional Japanese kimono garment show on Sunday in the Bali Room, Hotel...
Wed, 25 May 1994
Asian human rights versus the West (2)
Asian human rights versus the West (2)______________________________________________________________ This is the second of two articles examining the different perception of human rights between the West and Asia.
Wed, 25 May 1994
Police still in the dark over death of ITB student
Police still in the dark over death of ITB student JAKARTA (JP): Entering their fifth day of investigation, police are still baffled by the murder of the 22-year old Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) student, Wida Rakhmawati, at her boarding house near campus.First Lt.
Wed, 25 May 1994
Relocation of batik factories creates more jobs: Official
Relocation of batik factories creates more jobs: Official JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta Mayor's office is denying newspaper reports that the relocation of batik factories from Setiabudi district, South Jakarta, to areas outside the city has created unemployment problems."That's not true.
Tue, 24 May 1994
Councilors disappointed over company's disparaging attitude
Councilors disappointed over company's disparaging attitude JAKARTA (JP): City councilors expressed disappointment over the representation of PT Jaya Property's management by a low ranking employee at a hearing on alleged negligence by the firm yesterday.
Tue, 24 May 1994
Boeing to extend cooperation with IPTN
Boeing to extend cooperation with IPTN JAKARTA (JP): Boeing Co. of the United States, the world's largest aircraft manufacturer, will extend cooperation with state-owned aircraft manufacturer PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) to produce components, an executive says.
Tue, 24 May 1994
Idul Adha means special day of offerings for luck in Demak
Idul Adha means special day of offerings for luck in Demak DEMAK, CENTRAL JAVA (JP): Hundreds of thousands of people from all over Java and as far away as Madura and Lampung flocked the streets of Demak, a city on the northern coast of Central Java throughout the weekend, to participate in the...
Tue, 24 May 1994
Tebet fire victims still oppose apartment plan
Tebet fire victims still oppose apartment plan JAKARTA (JP): West Tebet fire victims have continued to rebuild on their premises, turning deaf ears to the municipality's plan to build low-cost apartments for them.
Tue, 24 May 1994
Police looking for taxi robber
Police looking for taxi robber JAKARTA (JP): Police are searching for a man who reportedly beat a taxi driver and ran away with his vehicle, Rp 75,000 (US$34.88) in cash and several documents."We have yet to identify him, but there are strong indications that the suspect still has the stolen...
Tue, 24 May 1994
Taman Ismail Marzuki hosts Indonesian-European Puppet Week
Taman Ismail Marzuki hosts Indonesian-European Puppet Week JAKARTA (JP): They're everywhere in the world, and have been ever since man's fantasies, imagination and, of course, dexterity led to their creation.
Tue, 24 May 1994
Asia not in arms race, Mahathir says
Asia not in arms race, Mahathir says KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Asian countries have increased weapons purchases but there is no arms race in the region, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad told an international conference yesterday.
Tue, 24 May 1994
Across the Archipelago
Across the ArchipelagoCrash survivor moving to Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Nur Intan Fitriani, the only survivor of last month's plane crash in West Kalimantan, will be flown to Jakarta on Tuesday to undergo surgery at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, the Ministry of Forestry said.
Tue, 24 May 1994
Indonesia still unhappy over East Timor conference
Indonesia still unhappy over East Timor conference MANILA (Agencies): An Indonesian minister abruptly canceled a meeting with Philippine President Fidel Ramos yesterday as a row between the neighbors over East Timor apparently continued despite conciliatory moves by Manila.
Tue, 24 May 1994
Intellectual organizations need regulations
Intellectual organizations need regulations JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives yesterday urged the government to regulate the activities of intellectual associations amidst signs that their presence is affecting the political climate in the country.
Tue, 24 May 1994
PD Pasar Jaya fails to maintain traditional markets
PD Pasar Jaya fails to maintain traditional markets JAKARTA (JP): The city market authority has failed in its quest to modernize the traditional markets with the failure to introduce hygiene standards, one of the authorities most important jobs according to a consumer advocate.Zoemrotin K.
Tue, 24 May 1994
Waste imports
Waste imports and common sense The problem of waste imports to Indonesia from foreign countries has received a great deal of attention among certain circles. There are at least 58 containers in Tanjung Priok containing toxic waste which originated in Rotterdam.
Tue, 24 May 1994
Crowds from many parts of Java, Madura and Lampung spent Friday
Crowds from many parts of Java, Madura and Lampung spent Friday night in Demak, Central Java (above), after fighting for rice offerings carried by court officials (right) in honor of the nine wali or sunan who introduced Islam to Java.
Tue, 24 May 1994
No excuse for
No excuse for malpractice Hospitals and doctors guilty of malpractice must be answerable to their patients, head of the Indonesian Police Force Physicians and Health Board, Brig. Gen. Hendro Satmoko, said here yesterday.
Tue, 24 May 1994
Indonesia makes a leap in green campaign
Indonesia makes a leap in green campaign JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia made a major leap in its environmental campaign yesterday with the inauguration of its first industrial waste treatment plant, hoped to give the nation an edge at the dawn of the era of eco-labeling.
Tue, 24 May 1994
Badminton hooligans are probably recruits, said a shrink
Badminton hooligans are probably recruits, said a shrink JAKARTA (JP): A psychologist suspects that most of the rowdy, bottle-throwing Indonesian supporters at the Thomas Cup final on Saturday were recruited to be there.
Tue, 24 May 1994
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JP/2/Titi Pressure mounts to probe death of labor activist BANDUNG (JP): The Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) and the Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI) yesterday separately urged the government to continue the investigation into the mysterious death of a labor activist in Sumedang, West Java.
Tue, 24 May 1994
Talented teen meteor Mia hopes for bigger thing to come
Talented teen meteor Mia hopes for bigger thing to come JAKARTA (JP): For the next two or three years, world champion Susi Susanti may be looking over her shoulder at the threat posed to her mantle by the very junior -- and very talented -- Mia Audina.
Tue, 24 May 1994
TV Today: Tuesday, May 24, 1994
TV Today: Tuesday, May 24, 1994 TVRI 2:40 p.m. TV Series: Full House 3:05 Dilentasia 3:30 Cartoon: Super Friends 4:30 Science Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: South Sulawesi 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Economic News 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Horizon 8:05...
Tue, 24 May 1994
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A JP/alx A female attendant stands beside an air jet loom produced by PT Texmaco Perkasa Engineering on display at the 1994 research and technology exhibition at the Jakarta Fair in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta. The company has exported the looms to Africa, Europe and America.