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Fri, 29 Apr 1994
The various roads to finding purpose in life
The various roads to finding purpose in lifeBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): "Life consists of trivialities," a friend said to me long time ago. "Making money, paying taxes, getting married, sending your children to school -- those are all trivial things. "Even having an affair is a trivial thing.
Fri, 29 Apr 1994
No smokers at
No smokers at Thomas, Uber cups finals JAKARTA (JP): More comfort is offered to players and spectators at the Thomas and Uber Cup world badminton team championships as the venue will be a no smoking area.
Fri, 29 Apr 1994
Bakrie to acquire two subsidiaries
Bakrie to acquire two subsidiaries JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of PT Bakrie and Brothers (B&B), a conglomerate controlled by the Bakrie family, yesterday approved its plan to acquire PT Bakrie Investindo's (BI) shares in two sister companies -- PT Indocopper Investindo and PT Arutmin Indonesia at...
Fri, 29 Apr 1994
More variety of women's images needed in films
More variety of women's images needed in filmsBy Sita Aripurnami [10pt ML] JAKARTA (JP): "Get out if you can't pay me by tomorrow afternoon!" the landlady shouts at Gita, a young woman who then helplessly enters her room, undresses and cries on her bed.
Fri, 29 Apr 1994
Government and private sector build garbage compactor
Government and private sector build garbage compactor JAKARTA (JP): The City Sanitation Office is planning to enter into a 25-year build-operation-and-transfer (BOT) agreement with PT Intan Maru Mahkota (IMM) to build a garbage compactor.
Fri, 29 Apr 1994
More variety of women's images needed in films
More variety of women's images needed in filmsBy Sita Aripurnami [10pt ML] JAKARTA (JP): "Get out if you can't pay me by tomorrow afternoon!" the landlady shouts at Gita, a young woman who then helplessly enters her room, undresses and cries on her bed.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Irianese people give
Irianese people give Megawati warm welcome JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri, the chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party, received a traditional warm welcome as the people pleaded for assistance to improve their lot.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
TV Today: Thursday, April 28
TV Today: Thursday, April 28TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Tarzan 3:05 Traditional Dances 3:30 TV Series: The Sword of Tipu Sultan 4:30 Stories for Children 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Parlementaria 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News...
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Taipei's Wang to meet
Taipei's Wang to meet Yayuk in Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): Top seed Wang Shi-ting of Chinese Taipei rallied to win the first set over Linda Niemansverdriet of the Netherlands yesterday, which proved to be enough to give the Taiwanese a third round berth at the Indonesia Open.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
No survivors in Kalimantan plane crash
No survivors in Kalimantan plane crash JAKARTA (JP): The Search and Rescue (SAR) team said yesterday that all 11 people on board a Britten Normen BN-2A plane that crashed onto the slope of Mt. Saran in West Kalimantan on Monday were killed.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Tough measures taken against armed teens
Tough measures taken against armed teens JAKARTA (JP): Ciracas, East Jakarta, police and military warned yesterday that they would take harsh measures against teenagers who were found carrying sharp weapons, illegal drugs, or committing vandalism.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Annual mining officials meeting ends with realignment plans
Annual mining officials meeting ends with realignment plans JAKARTA (JP): Officials of the Ministry of Mines and Energy and its state-owned companies ended their three-day annual meeting here with commitments to realigning management and streamlining bureaucracy in their offices.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Former attorney general dies
Former attorney general dies JAKARTA (JP): Hari Suharto, the attorney general between 1983 and 1988 known for his staunch anti-corruption stand, died yesterday afternoon of old age at the Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta. Hari was survived by a wife and three children.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
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2 col 8 pt italic _____________________________________________________________________ This month sees Indonesia entering its second 25-year development period. Economist Pande Radja Silalahi analyzes the challenges presently facing the nation.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
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1. Adeney ---- 48 Optima Bold, 1 line, 9 cols, l/cWhy does Indonesia have such problem with leadership succession? 2. Group ---- 36 Century Bold, 2 lines, 3 cols, l/cG7 confronts old economic enemies as growth revives 3.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Indonesia's Edhi Handoko
Indonesia's Edhi Handoko secures Grandmaster title (2x23) JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Edhi Handoko (right in photo above) secured his long awaited Grand Master title after he drew world women's champion Xu Jun of China (left) in the last day of the Gunadharma international chess championship here...
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
GROUP SEMBILAN IS COMING OF AGE
GROUP SEMBILAN IS COMING OF AGEBy Carla Bianpoen [10pt ML] JAKARTA (JP): The 20th anniversary of Group Sembilan (the Group of Nine) is a milestone in the history of international women artists' associations.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Across the Archipelago
Across the ArchipelagoMoyo set for safari tourism SUMBAWA BESAR, West Nusa Tenggara: The Moyo island near Sumbawa is all set to open its doors for highly exclusive safari tourism beginning this August.Sumbawa administration secretary Latif Majid told the Antara news agency that the provincial...
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Cooperation agreements on health signed
Cooperation agreements on health signed JAKARTA (JP): Two letters of cooperation in health and medical sciences were signed yesterday at the City Hall, witnessed by Governor Surjadi Soedirdja.The first letter was signed by Harry Ward, the rector of the medical school of the University of Arkansas,...
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Three companies delisted from JSX
Three companies delisted from JSX JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) delisted PT Prodenta Indonesia, PT Unitex and PT Pfizer Indonesia yesterday, because they no longer have the minimum number of shareholders.Tb.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Rebel trade union seeks international recognition
Rebel trade union seeks international recognition JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI), which has been fighting for official recognition in Indonesia, may get it from an international body instead.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
APEC forum gets members
APEC forum gets members JAKARTA (JP): Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating has appointed the managing director of Pacific Dunlop, Philip Brass, and the managing director of Nutri-Metics International, Imelda Roche, as Australia's representatives to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)...
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
JP/3/Focus
JP/3/Focus Batik factory relocation goes on The South Jakarta mayoralty administration said it would stick to its plan to relocate 182 batik factories in the Setiabudi area despite objections from their owners.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Forestry plans seminar on biodiversity
Forestry plans seminar on biodiversity JAKARTA (JP): A one-day seminar on biodiversity in Indonesia will be held here on Saturday by the directorate general of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
JAKARTA (JP): Share prices closed mostly higher on the Jakarta
JAKARTA (JP): Share prices closed mostly higher on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) here yesterday.The broad-based Composite Index strengthened to 461.72 from 454.32 Tuesday, while the narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index rose to 107.65 from 105.98.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Where to go in Jakarta, April 28
Where to go in Jakarta, April 28Jangan hapus: Dai-ichi Hotel, JAMZMusico 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.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Membership benefits of Asia trade body limited, Australia decides
Membership benefits of Asia trade body limited, Australia decides SYDNEY (AFP): Australia and New Zealand would receive "positive but limited" benefits through a link with the embryonic Association of Southeast Asian nations Free Trade Area (AFTA), a government report said yesterday.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
ASEAN businessmen asked to join forces to build infrastructure
ASEAN businessmen asked to join forces to build infrastructure facilities JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave called on businessmen of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday to join forces in developing infrastructure of the region.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
KL mulls new
KL mulls new 'ocean policy' KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Maritime experts were yesterday mulling ways to shape a new "ocean policy" for Malaysia to protect the Malacca Strait from encroachment and pollution and maximize its economic potential. "The Strait of Malacca is a life line to Malaysia.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Badmitton old-timers game scheduled
Badmitton old-timers game scheduled JAKARTA (JP): Rudy Hartono's supremacy in world badminton, summed up in his eight wins of the All England Cup, is now history.So is the rise and fall of Liem Swie King, the king of the jumping smash, who managed to win the title three times.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Police dossiers on Tampubolon case found lacking
Police dossiers on Tampubolon case found lacking JAKARTA (JP): The prosecutor's office announced yesterday that the dossiers on four men accused of killing Brig. Gen. TMF Tampubolon are missing basic information and that they have been returned to the police.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
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[Tolong Caption ini yang dipakai. Yang tadi dibuang saja.] Photo A: Rendra 14 pts Metrolight cap. 3 col. Universe 8 pts 55 I/c JP/msaPROPHET OF DESTRUCTION: Famous poet WS Rendra expressively gestures to an audience of around 300 people at the Jakarta Arts Center, Central Jakarta.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Analysts call for "Indonesia Incorporated"
Analysts call for "Indonesia Incorporated" JAKARTA (JP): Rapid changes towards globalization of economic activities require Indonesian firms to adjust their operational strategies and the government to introduce more deregulation, analysts say.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
RI banks rated bad by U.S. company
RI banks rated bad by U.S. company JAKARTA (JP): Standard and Poor has assessed the Indonesian banking system as existing in "a high risk environment" and "undergoing a period of financial stress."The New York based credit rater also said that Indonesia's banking industry has a "relatively...
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
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1. Vietnam - 72 pts Metro Medium l/c 3 cols 3 linesVietnam to accept boat people 2. Africa - 36 pts Helv. Bold Cond. l/c 2 cols 3 linesAnother bomb rocks S. African all-race polls3. Schindler - 36 pts Century Bold l/c 4 cols 2 linesSpielberg's 'Schindler's List' fails first censorship hurdle 4.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
3. Lady --- 28 pts Century Bold Italic l/c 4 cols BOX 1 line
3. Lady --- 28 pts Century Bold Italic l/c 4 cols BOX 1 line Cannon may help identify old shipwreck5. Mega --- 28 pts Helv Bold Cond l/c 2 cols 2 lines Irianese people give Megawati warm welcome
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Vietnam to accept boat people
Vietnam to accept boat people JAKARTA (JP): Vietnam yesterday pledged to prepare for the return of the more than 8,000 Vietnamese boat people in Indonesia, despite ongoing hunger strikes by some opposed to their repatriation.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Malaysia hints at lifting ban on British firms
Malaysia hints at lifting ban on British firms KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The British press has stopped writing negative stories about Malaysia and that could be good news for British business, an official of the Southeast Asian nation said yesterday.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Environment preservation major factor in international trade
Environment preservation major factor in international trade JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of the Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja said that Indonesia has to get its act together in environmental protection because it has become an increasingly important factor in international trade.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Exhibition gives new interpretation to batik art
Exhibition gives new interpretation to batik artBy Rina Rao JAKARTA (JP): Batik as an art form needs no introduction here. It is an integral part of Javanese culture, and the names for different motifs can be traced back to literary works of the 12th century.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Malaysia hints at lifting ban on British firms
Malaysia hints at lifting ban on British firms KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The British press has stopped writing negative stories about Malaysia and that could be good news for British business, an official of the Southeast Asian nation said yesterday.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
AOI fails to obtain recommendation to 'go public'
AOI fails to obtain recommendation to 'go public' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaloedin Soeryohadikoesoemo has said in no uncertain terms that he can not recommend that PT Artika Optima Inti (AOI), a manufacturer of wood panels, be allowed to list itself on the capital market.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Union
UnionRebel trade union seeks international recognition. Page 2 WaterJakartans will pay higher rate for water supplied by city water company starting June. Page 3SuccessionWhy does Indonesia have such a problem with leadership succession? Page 5DelistingThree companies have been delisted from...
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
China hopes to avoid Spratlys conflict
China hopes to avoid Spratlys conflict BEIJING (AFP): China has no wish to spark an incident in the disputed Spratly islands but will honor its contract with a US company to explore for oil there despite Vietnamese protests, the foreign ministry said yesterday.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Customs and Excise Suhardjo
JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Customs and Excise Suhardjo rejects charges of port corruption launched by importers and surveyors.Suhardjo said all accusations of wrongdoing by his staff must be reported to him "in as detailed a manner and as specifically as possible.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Councilors back city water price hikes
Councilors back city water price hikes JAKARTA (JP): City councilors yesterday supported the plan of the City Water Company, PDAM Jaya, to increase water charges by an average of 40 percent this June, while the Indonesian Consumer Foundation (YLKI) expressed dissatisfaction, saying it will place an...
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Libyan Moslem leader appeals for Indonesian support
Libyan Moslem leader appeals for Indonesian support JAKARTA (JP): A Libyan Islamic leader made a direct appeal to Indonesian Moslems yesterday to help remove United Nations' sanctions against his people, saying that Libyans have been prevented from performing the haj pilgrimage.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Convicted felon in Marsinah's murder gets reprieve
Convicted felon in Marsinah's murder gets reprieve JAKARTA (JP): A woman who was convicted for taking part in the murder of labor activist Marsinah was freed only a few days before she was due to complete her seven month sentence.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Haj business haggling
Haj business haggling This archipelago has been sending haj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for centuries. Lately the number of people wanting to fulfill the fifth tenet of Islam has significantly increased. However, this positive trend is not without problems.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Indofood to issue 21 million shares
Indofood to issue 21 million shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, a leading food manufacturer owned by Salim Group, will sell 21 million shares or 2.75 percent of its enlarged shares in June to finance an expansion project and to repay debts.