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Sat, 14 May 1994
Panel breaks off
Panel breaks off 'tense' debate BANGKOK (AFP): A Thai parliamentary panel has broken off debate on a proposed anti-coup constitutional amendment because of rising tension between government MPs and pro-military senators, a committee member said yesterday.
Sat, 14 May 1994
Indonesia will win Thomas Cup: Finns, Swedes
Indonesia will win Thomas Cup: Finns, Swedes JAKARTA (JP): "Nobody can beat mighty Indonesia" was the general consensus at yesterday's pre-match Thomas Cup interview.This view was offered by both Sweden and Finland since Indonesia and China were not represented at the daily pre-match interview.
Sat, 14 May 1994
The pedicab driver Amat has nothing to dream of
The pedicab driver Amat has nothing to dream ofWe are such stuff/ As dreams are made on, and our little life/ Is rounded with a sleep. (from The Tempest)By Lela E. Madjiah JAKARTA (JP): One ceases to live when one stops dreaming because to dream is to hope.
Sat, 14 May 1994
Japan's trade head denies report on aid to Indonesian venture
Japan's trade head denies report on aid to Indonesian venture TOKYO (Kyodo): Japan's trade minister Eijiro Hata denied yesterday a newspaper report that the Indonesian government has asked the trade ministry to salvage an ailing aluminum-smelting joint venture between Japan and Indonesia.
Sat, 14 May 1994
Moslem Bosnian volunteers to establish organization
Moslem Bosnian volunteers to establish organization JAKARTA (JP): Some 3,000 Moslem youths have decided to establish an organization of volunteers ready for deployment to "holy wars" in various troubled Islamic states after their first attempt to go to Bosnia failed to win government backing.
Sat, 14 May 1994
Narcotics syndicates
Narcotics syndicates and heavy punishment An international narcotics transaction involving Columbia's Meddelin Cartel was discovered on Batam island recently. This just goes to show that Indonesia is now one of the strategic sites worldwide to do the drug business.
Sat, 14 May 1994
Spelunking offers a different kind of adventure
Spelunking offers a different kind of adventureText and photos by Yoko N. Sari SUKABUMI, W. Java (JP): The air was damp inside the cave. Hundreds of bats fluttered about, creating a sound like that of a jet airliner.
Sat, 14 May 1994
Across the Archipelago
Across the Archipelago Imported onions hurting farmers BREBES, Central Java: Onion growers in Brebes say their income has been drastically slashed during this year's harvest season because of pressure from foreign competition.
Sat, 14 May 1994
Green activists protest at Dutch embassy
Green activists protest at Dutch embassy JAKARTA (JP): Some 70 environmental activists staged a peaceful demonstration outside the Dutch embassy here yesterday demanding that the Netherlands take responsibility for containers filled with toxic waste that originated in Rotterdam.
Sat, 14 May 1994
New media carry government's message of political openness
New media carry government's message of political openness Two newcomers to the print media have won reputations for daring reporting, registering phenomenal growth in the process. The one-year-old weekly tabloid Detik boasts a circulation of 450,000 and the three-year-old bi-weekly magazine Forum...
Sat, 14 May 1994
Putting order to the chaos
Putting order to the chaos Although many of the plans now apparently in the making are still unclear at this stage, the repeatedly stated intent of Jakarta's city administration to put the public transportation system in order should help at least to keep hopes of having better transit operations...
Sat, 14 May 1994
AFC delegates reject Japan candidate
AFC delegates reject Japan candidate KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Delegates at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) dealt a humiliating blow to Japan's high- profile 2002 World Cup bid yesterday, when they rejected the country's top official Tadao Murata in two high-profile elections.
Sat, 14 May 1994
Indonesia, Suriname agree to forge economic cooperation
Indonesia, Suriname agree to forge economic cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Suriname agreed yesterday to establish economic cooperation to strengthen their bilateral ties and add weight to South-South relations.
Sat, 14 May 1994
JP/3/BERSIH
JP/3/BERSIH `Operasi Bersih' calls for betterment By Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): What has Operasi Bersih (Operation Cleansing), the ongoing army-sponsored, anti-crime operation in the greater Jakarta area, accomplished in its first month? As of last Friday, over 1,000 people had been...
Sat, 14 May 1994
Harmoko beefs up his ministry
Harmoko beefs up his ministry JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko said yesterday he is beefing up the personnel of his office to better handle the rapid flow of information from overseas and domestic demand for better information.
Sat, 14 May 1994
Your Letters
Your Letters Pavements for pedestrians I have been visiting Indonesia since 1976, and for the most part, have ridden in chauffeur-driven cars. Very comfortable.However, recently, and now, while I am awaiting the delivery of a car, I am a pedestrian.
Sat, 14 May 1994
D: Inset 14 pt ML caps, the rest 8pt Univ.55, credit 6 pt
D: Inset 14 pt ML caps, the rest 8pt Univ.55, credit 6 pt JP/arhALL FOR LABOR: Wiwoho, chairman of the Bina Pembangunan foundation (second from left) addresses a discussion on the formation of the Labor Communication Forum at the Pulau Dua restaurant in Senayan, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 14 May 1994
Jakarta to have a new vehicle test center
Jakarta to have a new vehicle test centerJP/3/KIR/0New vehicle test center coming soon JAKARTA (JP): With the opening of a new vehicle testing center in South Jakarta later this year, owners of public transit vehicles from South or Central Jakarta will no longer have to travel to East Jakarta to...
Sat, 14 May 1994
Garuda, Bouraq sign agreement on aircraft maintenance
Garuda, Bouraq sign agreement on aircraft maintenance JAKARTA (JP): The national air carrier Garuda Indonesia and Bouraq airlines signed an agreement here yesterday to maintain the private commercial airline's fleet at the Garuda Maintenance Facility (GMF).
Sat, 14 May 1994
Tebet fire victims may get apartment
Tebet fire victims may get apartmentJP/3/FireTebet fire victims may get apartment JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor is throwing his weight behind the plan for the municipal administration to build low-cost apartment buildings for the Tebet fire victims at the fire site.
Sat, 14 May 1994
Real estate may grow by 9.4%
Real estate may grow by 9.4% JAKARTA (JP): The growth of the real estate market will likely increase to 9.4 percent this year from eight percent last year, in spite of possible increases in banking lending rates, a business leader says.
Sat, 14 May 1994
State universities open doors to small enterprises
State universities open doors to small enterprises JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's leading state universities have agreed to open their doors to small enterprises, offering a range of assistance from management training to consultation.
Fri, 13 May 1994
Police hope Taiwanese murder suspect will arrive soon
Police hope Taiwanese murder suspect will arrive soon JP/3/IVONEPolice hope Taiwanese murder suspect will arrive soon JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta police are awaiting the return of a Taiwanese man believed to have bludgeoned his girlfriend to death here in Jakarta.
Fri, 13 May 1994
Malaysia labors to beat S. Korea 3-2 in Thomas Cup
Malaysia labors to beat S. Korea 3-2 in Thomas Cup JAKARTA (JP): The second string doubles pair of Tan Kim Her and Yap Kim Hock played a pivotal role in Thomas Cup holder Malaysia's 3-2 win over South Korea in their Group B match at Senayan indoor stadium on Wednesday.
Fri, 13 May 1994
Oil prices likely to average at $16 a barrel
Oil prices likely to average at $16 a barrel JAKARTA (JP): Spurred by production declines and improved demand, crude oil prices during this fiscal year are expected to average at no less than US$16 a barrel, the level used by the government to calculate its 1994-1995 budget.
Fri, 13 May 1994
Truism, platitudes at Thomas, Uber Cups pre-match talks
Truism, platitudes at Thomas, Uber Cups pre-match talks JAKARTA (JP): The Thomas Cup and Uber Cup pre-match interviews are times when everybody says "We'll do our best."The hour-long interviews are held daily at 11 a.m. at the Jakarta Hilton International hotel, where all the teams are staying.
Fri, 13 May 1994
Country music star Kenny Rogers performs in Jakarta
Country music star Kenny Rogers performs in Jakarta By Gus Kairupan [10pt ML]JAKARTA (JP): The Gambler was a mini series that had television audiences here glued to their sets a couple of months ago. Small wonder.
Fri, 13 May 1994
JP/3/Caption/0
JP/3/Caption/0Photo : Traffic 14 pts Metrolight cap. 4 cols. Universe 8 pts 55 I/cCONGESTION: The toll road, supposed to speed up the flow of traffic, obviously is not always successful. This traffic jam, snaking for kilometers, occurred on the toll road linking Tanjung Priok and Cawang Wednesday...
Fri, 13 May 1994
Manila moves to defuse rift with RI
Manila moves to defuse rift with RI JAKARTA (JP): President Fidel Ramos is sending a special envoy to Indonesia to defuse a diplomatic rift caused by Manila's plan to host a conference on East Timor later this month.
Fri, 13 May 1994
Bolger plans Indonesian visit amid name calling
Bolger plans Indonesian visit amid name calling JAKARTA (JP): New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger is scheduled to arrive here Monday for a two-day visit in the face of Jakarta's growing annoyance at comments about East Timor by officials in Wellington.
Fri, 13 May 1994
Across the Archipelago
Across the Archipelago Earthquakes rock Padang PADANG, West Sumatra: Two powerful earthquakes shook this town facing the Indian Ocean on Wednesday and Thursday, but there were no reports of casualties.The first one, measuring 6.
Fri, 13 May 1994
Suriname president's visit off to rocky start
Suriname president's visit off to rocky start JAKARTA (JP): The visit by Suriname President R.R. Venetiaan, which is touted as a way of replenishing traditional ties, got off to an embarrassing start for his hosts on Wednesday.
Fri, 13 May 1994
JP/3/Focus < set 12pts U75 1 col 2 lines
JP/3/Focus < set 12pts U75 1 col 2 linesReggae band to perform A reggae and pop band from Birmingham, England, UB40, will stage two live performances here on Friday and Saturday evening. The concerts will take place at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center (JHCC) on Jl.
Fri, 13 May 1994
Another easy win for
Another easy win for Indonesian Thomas Cuppers JAKARTA (JP): Favorite Indonesia strolled into the semifinals of the Thomas Cup badminton championships with a clinical 5-0 demolition of the gritty but overmatched Swedes at Senayan indoor stadium last night.
Fri, 13 May 1994
Thursday's results
Thursday's results Thomas Cup: Indonesia vs Sweden 5-0 (Indonesia first): Joko Suprianto bt Jens Olsson 15-7, 15-4; Bambang Suprianto/Gunawan bt Jan-Erik Antonsson/Mikael Rosen 15-10, 15-4; Ardy Wiranata bt Thomas Johansson 15-9, 15-9; Hermawan Susanto bt Henrik Bengtsson 15-4, 13-15, 15-2.
Fri, 13 May 1994
Legislators condemn military's plan to meddle in labor disputes
Legislators condemn military's plan to meddle in labor disputes JAKARTA (JP): Legislators and a labor activist criticized the military's plan to meddle in labor conflicts, warning that the policy will only worsen the already mounting problem.
Fri, 13 May 1994
JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX)
JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) gained on Wednesday ground due to profit taking before a national holiday yesterday.JSX was closed yesterday in observance of the Ascension Day of Jesus Christ.The broad-based Composite Index strengthened to close at 465.
Fri, 13 May 1994
Ascension Day commemoration turns into tragedy in Bandung
Ascension Day commemoration turns into tragedy in Bandung BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The commemoration of the Ascension Day of Jesus Christ became a tragedy yesterday when two churches grouped under the Batak Toba Protestant Church (HKBP) were turned into battlegrounds by rival congregations.
Fri, 13 May 1994
JP/3/Fire
JP/3/Fire Fire makes 1,000 homeless and razes shopping center JAKARTA (JP): More than 1,000 people lost their houses in a fire at the slum area in West Tebet Wednesday morning.On Tuesday evening over 100 shopowners lost their business sites when a fire gutted the Aldiron Plaza in the Blok M...
Fri, 13 May 1994
RI embassy in Yemen prepares contingency plans
RI embassy in Yemen prepares contingency plans JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian embassy in the besieged Yemeni capital of Sanaa is currently preparing to evacuate its staff and their dependents out of the country in anticipation of a worsening of the raging civil there.
Fri, 13 May 1994
Little Levina is not raped, police say
Little Levina is not raped, police sayJP/3/LEVINALittle Levina was not raped, police say JAKARTA (JP): Although the six-year-old Levina Dwisy, whose body was found at Ancol, North Jakarta, in late March was not raped by her attacker she was sexually molested, according to a police officer.
Fri, 13 May 1994
INI YANG DIPAKAI
INI YANG DIPAKAI Military intervention We were surprised by the statement of the Armed Forces Chief of Staff for Social and Political Affairs, Lt. Gen. R. Hartono, before a labor seminar on Tuesday that the military would again take part in coordinating the resolution of labor problems.
Fri, 13 May 1994
Oasis Square project to be started next month
Oasis Square project to be started next monthJP/3/OASIS/0Oasis Square project to be started next monthJAKARTA (JP): A real estate developer will start the construction of the Oasis Square project, an integrated complex of apartments, offices and a hotel in Senen area, Central Jakarta, in July.
Fri, 13 May 1994
APKI blames high paper prices on interest and maintenance
APKI blames high paper prices on interest and maintenance JAKARTA (JP): Suresh Kilam of the Indonesian Pulp and Paper Association (APKI) said the higher prices for local paper compared to imports were caused by the high interest rates and maintenance costs faced by plants.
Fri, 13 May 1994
Is Yayuk ready to make her move?
Is Yayuk ready to make her move?By Bruce Emond > //10pt ML JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Yayuk Basuki has the tennis world at her fingertips. The only question remaining is how much she really wants the glory.Few tennis players are blessed with her talent.
Fri, 13 May 1994
By Richard Pedler
By Richard Pedler JAKARTA (JP): Cameroon jointly holds the African record with this, their third World Cup appearance in 12 years. After their surprising success at Italia '90, defeating Argentina, Colombia and Rumania on their way to the quarter-finals, no team will underestimate their ability,...
Fri, 13 May 1994
TV Today: Friday, May 13
TV Today: Friday, May 13TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Cartoon: I'm Telling 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Film 4:00 Student Quiz 4:30 TV Series: Ibn Taimiyah 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Maangement program 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country: East Java 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Handicraft 7:00 Evening News 7:30...
Fri, 13 May 1994
Residents asked to postpone house demolition
Residents asked to postpone house demolitionJP/3/DEMOLISHResidents asked to postpone house demolition JAKARTA (JP): East Cengkareng residents in West Jakarta want the city administration to postpone a plan to demolish their houses.
Fri, 13 May 1994
RP to evacuate
RP to evacuate workers from Yemen MANILA (Reuter): The Philippines is sending a C-130 air force plane to Yemen to evacuate about 1,000 Filipino workers stranded in the strife-torn country, the foreign office said yesterday.
Fri, 13 May 1994
City administration pledges to improve transportation service
City administration pledges to improve transportation serviceJP/3/RAISCity administration pledges to improve transportation serviceJAKARTA (JP): The municipal administration has announced plans to improve city transportation by use of bold measures.