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Thu, 19 May 1994
TV Today: Thursday, May 19
TV Today: Thursday, May 19TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Tarzan 3:05 Music: Dendang Ria 3:30 TV Series: The Sword of Tipu Sultan 4:30 Sports: Beach Volleyball 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country: Central Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35...
Thu, 19 May 1994
Across the Archipelago
Across the ArchipelagoAnother labor activist dead BANDUNG: The Nusantara Legal Aid Foundation is currently investigating the mysterious death of 23-year-old labor activist Titi Sugiarti, whose body was found late last month at a waste pond of the textile company where she worked.
Thu, 19 May 1994
Furniture expo to open
Furniture expo to open JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Furniture and Handicraft Industries will hold the 7th Indonesian Furniture and Handicraft Exhibition at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center beginning tomorrow.The chairman of the exhibition's organizing committee, Bramantyo W.
Thu, 19 May 1994
Cultural transformation and educational reform
Cultural transformation and educational reformBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): It has been said that education is a culture- bound phenomenon. This expression is usually interpreted to mean that the practice of education varies from one culture to another.
Thu, 19 May 1994
Most of the country's poor are farmers: BPS
Most of the country's poor are farmers: BPSJAKARTA (JP): The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) said yesterday that 95 percent of the nation's poor are farmers."Our 1993 agricultural census discovered that the overwhelming majority of the heads of poor families work in the agricultural sector,...
Thu, 19 May 1994
ADB to provide $150 million in aid for road projects
ADB to provide $150 million in aid for road projects JAKARTA (JP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved US$150 million in financial aid to Indonesia for the development and construction of new roads in its eastern provinces this year, an official says.
Thu, 19 May 1994
Manpower ministry under spotlight for alleged scam
Manpower ministry under spotlight for alleged scam JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Manpower may be the next target in the government's drive for clean government, following allegations of a multimillion-dollar scam in the lucrative business of sending Indonesian workers overseas.
Thu, 19 May 1994
Indonesian golfers extend lead in Putra Cup tourney
Indonesian golfers extend lead in Putra Cup tourney TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Indonesia extended its lead at the Putra Cup team amateur golf championship yesterday to a commanding 11 strokes, while team captain Sukamdi was granted a present that makes this tournament one he will never forget.
Thu, 19 May 1994
APEC summit is make or break time for Indonesia
APEC summit is make or break time for Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum summit in Indonesia this November will give Indonesia a chance to put itself on the map, but it will require thorough preparation to be successful.
Thu, 19 May 1994
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JP/3/Caption/0 Photo A : Cattle 14 pts Metrolight cap. 4 cols. Universe 8 pts 55 I/c JP/jsk 6 pts. Universe Italics 55 I/c SACRIFICIAL GOATS: As the Idul Adha Islamic day of sacrifice approaches, livestock trade in Jakarta increases dramatically as does the number of traders.
Thu, 19 May 1994
Boat people cast ashore in Kalimantan
Boat people cast ashore in Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): Some 51 people believed to have come from Vietnam have been cast ashore at the Kumai port city, Kotawaringin Barat regency in Central Kalimantan after their boat ran out of fuel.
Thu, 19 May 1994
By Sudibyo M. Wiradji -10pts Metrolight l/c
By Sudibyo M. Wiradji -10pts Metrolight l/c MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): Two kilometers from the famous Borobudur Temple stands a newly established private fine arts museum representing works of modern artists.
Thu, 19 May 1994
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JP/6/6cap photo cap A: 10 pts ML, 4cols, credit 6 pts ReuterA 1986 "Self-Portrait" by American media-fetishist Andy Warhol hangs at the entrance to the new Warhol museum in Warhol's native Pittsburgh, far from the glamour he longed to be close to.
Thu, 19 May 1994
Govt told to ignore talks on East Timor in Manila
Govt told to ignore talks on East Timor in ManilaJAKARTA (JP): Three members of the House of Representatives (DPR) are urging the government not to raise a strong protest about a conference on East Timor in Manila later this month because it would only attract negative publicity.
Thu, 19 May 1994
Yoe Hok says
Yoe Hok says double within nation's grasp JAKARTA (JP): Former badminton great Tan Joe Hok, who was a key player on the Indonesian team that won the Thomas Cup for the first time way back in 1958, is confident that Indonesia will notch a memorable double this year by winning both the Thomas and...
Thu, 19 May 1994
PHRI pledges to welcome govt's plan on hotel service charges
PHRI pledges to welcome govt's plan on hotel service chargesJP/3/PHRI/0PHRI pledges to welcome govt's plan on hotel service charges JAKARTA (JP): The city's association of hotels and restaurants will accept any regulation launched by the city administration aimed at standardizing the distribution...
Thu, 19 May 1994
Government urged to raise official retirement age
Government urged to raise official retirement age JAKARTA (JP): The government should extend the official retirement age for civil servants and military officers, or risk losing productivity from experienced workers, a retired general says.Former chief of the National Police Gen.
Thu, 19 May 1994
JAKARTA (JP): Trading at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX)
JAKARTA (JP): Trading at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued to heat up yesterday with the broad-based Composite Index recording a five-point increase to close at 477.21.The Indonesian markets followed the lead of Wall Street and did not react much to Tuesday's 0.5-point rise in U.S.
Thu, 19 May 1994
Immigration set to deport Chinese prostitute
Immigration set to deport Chinese prostitute JAKARTA (JP): The authorities are currently investigating how a Chinese woman, who has been working as a prostitute in Indonesia, managed to obtain a forged Indonesian passport and has been traveling in and out of the country for the last three years...
Thu, 19 May 1994
Krakatau Steel to reduce workers
Krakatau Steel to reduce workers JAKARTA (JP): PT Krakatau Steel, the state-owned steel manufacturer in Cilegon, West Java, will reduce the number of its workers by one third under a restructuring program in spite of its plan to increase production, its president says.
Thu, 19 May 1994
Company refuses to meet its workers' demand
Company refuses to meet its workers' demandJP/3/Bike/0Company refuses to meet its workers' demandJAKARTA (JP): The management of PT Menara Djaja Industri Nasional Indonesia, a manufacturer of bicycle parts, told city councilors yesterday that it is unable to meet its workers' demand for transport...
Thu, 19 May 1994
TOLONG PRIORITASKAN PUBLIC.., PARKING.., AND BEKASI...
TOLONG PRIORITASKAN PUBLIC.., PARKING.., AND BEKASI... Public told to build sport facilitiesJP/3/Focus < set 12pts U75 1 col 2 linesPublic told to build sport facilitiesCity councilors yesterday called on the private sector to help the city administration build sport facilities.
Wed, 18 May 1994
South Jakarta murder is a family affair
South Jakarta murder is a family affair JAKARTA (JP): Police are still searching for three of the four robbers suspected of having killed a disabled man at a judge's house on Jl. Poltangan, Jagakarsa, a suburb in South Jakarta.The robbery took place at around 5:30 a.m. on Sunday.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Lentera helps distribute correct information on AIDS
Lentera helps distribute correct information on AIDSBy Lewa Pardomuan YOGYAKARTA (JP): The thunder of rock music echoed in every corner of a well-known discotheque in this court city of the ancient Javanese kings that night.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Firm to build Sheraton hotel in Bogor
Firm to build Sheraton hotel in Bogor JAKARTA (JP): The Mega Guna Group will invest US$55 million to build a five-star hotel with 320 rooms together with a residential resort and golf course at Citeureup in Bogor, West Java.
Wed, 18 May 1994
The Timor debate
The Timor debate Like a stubborn pain that comes and goes but refuses to fade entirely, the East Timor issue continues to surface now and then with a level of irritation that could to a certain extent impair Indonesia's relations with other countries.
Wed, 18 May 1994
JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia shrugged off the odds as the host
JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia shrugged off the odds as the host nation whipped South Korea 4-1 to advance to the final of the Uber Cup world women's team badminton championships at an emotion-charged, tension-filled Senayan indoor stadium last night.
Wed, 18 May 1994
RI leads Putra Cup by five shots
RI leads Putra Cup by five shotsTANGERANG, West Java (JP): With flawless play around the greens at the par-72 Bumi Serpong Damai course, Sukamdi put Indonesia five shots ahead in the opening round of the 34th Putra Cup men's amateur team golf championship.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Batam airport to accommodate jumbo jets
Batam airport to accommodate jumbo jets JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology B. J. Habibie said yesterday that Hang Nadim airport on Batam Island, located some 20 kilometers southeast of Singapore, will be able to handle jumbo jets next year.
Wed, 18 May 1994
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photo C: 10 pts ML, 3 col, credit 6 pt JP/parA volunteer displays a chart on how to avoid getting AIDS during a presentation by Afif Syakur (second from right) to a group of Ngaglik women. The presentation revealed the public's ignorance of the danger of AIDS and how to avoid it.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Govt warns paging firms from over coverage
Govt warns paging firms from over coverage JAKARTA (JP): The government is threatening to revoke the licenses of radio paging companies which violate the limits of their areas of operations.Director General of Post and Telecommunications Djakaria Purawidjaja told reporters after opening a meeting...
Wed, 18 May 1994
Misinformation to the contrary - no rebuilding in Tebet
Misinformation to the contrary - no rebuilding in Tebet JAKARTA (JP): City councilors criticized city officials, yesterday, over their conflicting remarks about the planning of Tebet fire site."There is no consistency over the site planning of the area.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Moslem leaders plan conference on Moro
Moslem leaders plan conference on Moro JAKARTA (JP): The official Indonesian anger at a conference on East Timor in the Philippines has spread to non-governmental organizations, who say they are ready to highlight poor treatment of members of the Moslem Moro rebel organization in retaliation.
Wed, 18 May 1994
JAKARTA (JP): Stock trading continued to improve on the
JAKARTA (JP): Stock trading continued to improve on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday, with most shares gaining ground in moderate trading.The Composite Index, which closed slightly higher at 467.86 on Monday, gained 3.91 points to end at 471.77.
Wed, 18 May 1994
photo B: 10 pts ML, 4 col, credit 6 pt
photo B: 10 pts ML, 4 col, credit 6 pt JP/parDancers sway to the beat of rock music during a special presentation by Lentera on AIDS at a discotheque in Yogyakarta. Discos are among the places where sex transactions take place in this court city of ancient Javanese kings.
Wed, 18 May 1994
JAKARTA (JP): The City Police will get a new 20-story building
JAKARTA (JP): The City Police will get a new 20-story building under a land barter agreement with a privately-owned company.However, police officials refuse to name the company or give details regarding the project.
Wed, 18 May 1994
JP/kod
JP/kod KNOWS WHEN TO HOLD UP: World renowned country music crooner Kenny Rogers satisfies his fans at a show at the Jakarta Convention Center. Last night's concert was said to be one of the most prestigious shows here with the most expensive ticket sold at Rp 1 million.
Wed, 18 May 1994
ASEAN resists labor rights link to trade
ASEAN resists labor rights link to trade JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed strong opposition yesterday to the move by some developed countries to link international labor standards with trade agreements.
Wed, 18 May 1994
photo A: 10 pts ML, 3 col, credit 6 pt
photo A: 10 pts ML, 3 col, credit 6 pt JP/parThree volunteers at Lentera's headquarters preparing charts to be presented at a discussion on AIDS. The Yogyakarta-based organization has 46 volunteers working for its various programs.
Wed, 18 May 1994
PPD double-deckers
PPD double-deckers hit the streets soon PT Senawangi Wisa Marta Utama, a subsidiary of the widely diversified Humpuss Group, will try out 15 renovated double- decker buses on May 25.The buses will serve the Blok M-Pulogadung route.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Across the Archipelago
Across the ArchipelagoMarsinah inspires workers' protest SEMARANG: Some 500 textile workers took inspiration from the dead labor activist Marsinah as they went on strike on Tuesday to press for a salary increase.
Wed, 18 May 1994
TV Today: Wednesday, May 18 1994
TV Today: Wednesday, May 18 1994TVRI 2:30 p.m. Cartoon: Prince Valiant 3:05 Children Program 3:30 Science World 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Indonesia the Beloved Country: South Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening...
Wed, 18 May 1994
Indonesia attacks Dutch for stalling on toxic waste
Indonesia attacks Dutch for stalling on toxic waste JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia yesterday criticized the Netherlands for stalling on the issue of taking back dozens of unwanted containers of toxic waste now piling up at Indonesian ports.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Prosecutors insist they have a strong case against Tansil
Prosecutors insist they have a strong case against Tansil JAKARTA (JP): Government prosecutors, whose case against Eddy Tansil was torn apart by the defense last Saturday, insisted yesterday that the charges against the businessman will stand.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Plastic and shoe factory workers protest dismissal, substandard
Plastic and shoe factory workers protest dismissal, substandard wages JAKARTA (JP): Twenty five former employees from two factories in Tangerang and Bogor went to the Ministry of Manpower yesterday to complain about their dismissals and the substandard wages they received prior to them.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Thais set to relocate `embassy row'
Thais set to relocate `embassy row' JAKARTA (JP): The Royal Thai Embassy will soon join other foreign missions in relocating its office to "embassy row" on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, more popularly known as Jl. Kuningan.
Wed, 18 May 1994
General appeals to East Timor administrators to unite
General appeals to East Timor administrators to unite DILI, East Timor (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) is urging politicians and the entire administration in East Timor to unite and throw their support behind Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares.ABRI Chief of Socio-Political Affairs Lt. Gen. H.B.L.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Former home minister slams government on corruption
Former home minister slams government on corruption JAKARTA (JP): Former home minister Gen. (ret) Rudini said yesterday that the clean-up of government must start at the top.Speaking at a discussion held by the Jakarta Jakarta magazine, Rudini said that it was possible to create a government that...
Wed, 18 May 1994
New Zealand Premier Bolger strikes a chord with Soeharto
New Zealand Premier Bolger strikes a chord with Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger ended his visit in Indonesia yesterday having created closer ties with President Soeharto, but he now faces mounting criticisms at home for the way he treated the East Timor issue.
Wed, 18 May 1994
Industrial nations should grow with Asia-S'pore PM
Industrial nations should grow with Asia-S'pore PM SINGAPORE (Reuter): Industrialized countries should boost their economies by capitalizing on explosive growth in Asia instead of hindering it by pressing for social reforms, Singapore's prime minister said yesterday.