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Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Merpati serves Jayapura
Merpati serves Jayapura JAKARTA (JP): PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines, a subsidiary of the national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, has opened new direct flights from Jakarta to Jayapura in Irian Jaya and resumed daily flights between Jakarta and Malang in East Java.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Prosecutors blamed for dropping pollution case
Prosecutors blamed for dropping pollution case JAKARTA (JP): The public prosecutor's office in Mojokerto, East Java, has been brought to court by three non-government organizations for calling off a law suit against a local pulp and paper industry.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Relatives, friends may be hiding Metromini fugitive
Relatives, friends may be hiding Metromini fugitive JP/3/Ramses/0Relatives, friends may be hiding Metromini fugitive JAKARTA (JP): Ramses Silitonga, the driver of the Metromini minibus which careened into River Sunter with more than 40 passengers last month, might have been hidden by his relatives...
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Letter to the editor
Letter to the editorGet tough on drug dealersFrom TempoA recent report about drug abuse in Tempo weekly newsmagazine said that Indonesia has become a fertile ground for the business.One of the reasons why drug dealers like to operate in the country is the light punishment handed out to smugglers.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Pragmatism prevails in Dutch-Indonesia ties
Pragmatism prevails in Dutch-Indonesia tiesBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): The planned visit of Prime Minister Lubbers here beginning today has not aroused the sentimental feelings that characterized past visits by leaders from Indonesia's former colonial rulers.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Garuda leases 17 aircraft to transport pilgrims
Garuda leases 17 aircraft to transport pilgrims JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will operate two of its own aircraft and lease 17 planes from seven foreign airlines to transport Indonesian haj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia this year.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Portuguese visit expected
Portuguese visit expected to help RI-Portugal ties DILI, East Timor (JP): Chief of the East Timor Military Command, Col. Johny J. Lumintang, hopes that the visit to Indonesia by 24 Portuguese citizens of East Timorese origin could help settle the East Timor issue.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
JP/kod
JP/kod BARE THOSE BICEPS: A referee (at left) at an arm wrestling exhibition makes some last second adjustments to the competitors' positions. The exhibition at the Megaria building, Central Jakarta, was won by Jusdar Umar (second from left) over fellow Jakartan Wempy (right).
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Old ties, new meaning
Old ties, new meaning Of course, it should surprise no one that for many years Indonesia's relations with the Netherlands were more impassioned than those with other countries. For over 350 years, as the popular -- though historically not quite accurate -- saying goes, that small country on the...
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Taxpayers have mixed reactions on radio taxes
Taxpayers have mixed reactions on radio taxesJP/3/Radio/ lead 10 pts 3 colsReaction mixed to radio tax collection JAKARTA (JP): Taxpayers have reacted in different ways to the ongoing door to door system of collecting radio taxes by the municipal administration.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Second long-term
Second long-term development In the second long-term development plan (PJP II), even in the sixth five-year development plan, in which we are in now, transfer of generation will take place naturally, from the 1945 generation who had freed Indonesia from the colonial yoke, to the post-1945...
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Djajanti awaiting recommendation before going public
Djajanti awaiting recommendation before going public JAKARTA (JP): PT Artika Optima Inti (AOI), a wood panel manufacturer affiliated with the Djajanti Group, is still awaiting the green light from the forestry minister before issuing 66 million new shares that will account for 30 percent of its...
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Of course, it should surprise no one that for many years
Of course, it should surprise no one that for many years Indonesia's relations with the Netherlands were more impassioned than those with other countries. For over 350 years, as the popular -- though historically not quite accurate -- saying goes, that small country on the North Sea was master over...
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Link up! Communications save time, travel and money.
Link up! Communications save time, travel and money.By James O. Scharf JAKARTA (JP): A few days ago, while I was scrounging around in Glodok, I noticed that not many people were selling modems. I was surprised to learn that many dealers, who were previously doing a good business in communications,...
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Possible new arrests in Bapindo case studied
Possible new arrests in Bapindo case studiedJAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's office which is investigating the Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million) loan scam at Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) is still now studying whether or not it has sufficient grounds to arrest three other former directors...
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
JP/3/KETUPAT
JP/3/KETUPAT 63 killed, 104 injured from March 1 to 20 in accidentsJAKARTA (JP): A total of 63 people were killed and 62 seriously injured in traffic accidents here within a three week time period that overlapped the recent Idul Fitri holidays.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Where to go in Jakarta, April 4
Where to go in Jakarta, April 4 Musico 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., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Democracy and accountability
Democracy and accountability By Afan Gaffar ------------------------------------------------------------------In recent weeks mounting public pressure has built up around two top government officials,who are being urged to resign.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Surabaya court
Surabaya court frees another tax evasion suspect JAKARTA (JP): The Surabaya District Court has acquitted another businessman accused of tax evasion, thus triggering renewed charges of impropriety.The panel of judges led by Sarwono decided on Saturday to acquit Delip Khumar Gobindram Vasandani due...
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Airfare discounters get another reprieve
Airfare discounters get another reprieve JAKARTA (JP): For the second time, the working group of five scheduled domestic air carriers failed to reach an accord, thus delaying the imposition of sanctions for excessive airfare discounting, an industry executive says.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
No coffee cutbacks are required yet
No coffee cutbacks are required yet JAKARTA (JP): Although the plan to cutback coffee production is still in effect, exporters will not be required to hold to up to 20 percent of their export volume -- at least for the next 10 days.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Dutch premier Ruud Lubbers slated to begin visit today
Dutch premier Ruud Lubbers slated to begin visit today JAKARTA (JP): Dutch Prime Minister Ruud Lubbers is scheduled to arrive here today for a four day state visit at the invitation of President Soeharto, marking the first high-level encounter in Jakarta since Indonesia unilaterally ended all Dutch...
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Women trade in
Women trade in West Kalimantan JAKARTA: The Immigration Office has called for public attention to the increasing exodus of Indonesian women of Chinese origin from Singkawang, West Kalimantan, to Taiwan or Hong Kong at the behest of flesh trade syndicates.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Railway system planned for East Kalimantan
Railway system planned for East Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): PT Senong Corporindo, a joint venture between Indonesian and Dutch companies, will construct a railroad track in East Kalimantan for coal and wood transportation.
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
Surabaya court
Surabaya court frees another tax evasion suspect JAKARTA (JP): The Surabaya District Court has acquitted another businessman accused of tax evasion, thus triggering renewed charges of impropriety.The panel of judges led by Sarwono decided on Saturday to acquit Delip Khumar Gobindram Vasandani due...
Mon, 04 Apr 1994
JP/3/CANDIES/0
JP/3/CANDIES/0Dispute over candy for change rages as traders cite convenience JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's supermarkets are responding to scathing criticism of their candy for change policy by insisting that the sweets are the handiest substitute when they are short of small-denomination coins.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
U.S. to balance foreign policy objectives
U.S. to balance foreign policy objectives JAKARTA (JP): Policy makers in Washington increasingly seem willing to strike a balance between their push for human rights, democracy and environmental protection and their often conflicting economic goals.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
'Adamant' Sudomo survives efforts to remove him
'Adamant' Sudomo survives efforts to remove him JAKARTA (JP): Sudomo, the chairman of the Supreme Advisory Council who is enmeshed in a Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million) banking scandal, survived an attempt by his deputy to force him take a temporary leave.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Undercurrents issue
Undercurrents issue (INI YANG DIPAKAI)"Undercurrents" is an important new term in our political vocabulary.It all started when the central government -- known as the "uppercurrents" -- imposed policies to be implemented by the provincial and regional governments.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
A: 14pt MB, rest 8pt U55 4col, credit 6pt Italics
A: 14pt MB, rest 8pt U55 4col, credit 6pt Italics Antara PROJECT DOCUMENTS: Minister of Defense and Security General Edi Sudrajat (left) presents documents listing development projects for East Timor to the province's governor, Jose Abilio Soares.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
SMA Three wins
SMA Three wins basketball title JAKARTA (JP): As expected, the highly favored men's and women's teams of SMA Three, both won the Coca-Cola Basket Mania Cup competitions concluded on Thursday at the Senayan Basketball Hall.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Government plans tax offices in districts nationwide
Government plans tax offices in districts nationwide JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Taxes will substantially increase the number of tax service offices in the country to intensify the collection of taxes and to improve services to taxpayers, Director General of Taxes Fuad Bawazier says.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
ASEAN At A Glance
ASEAN At A GlancePalestinian officer in Bangkok for talks BANGKOK (AFP): Palestinian representative Farouk Khadoumi arrived in Bangkok yesterday for a five-day official visit to discuss bilateral trade and setting up a permanent office in Thailand, the Thai foreign ministry said.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Chriatians told find strength in Easter
Chriatians told find strength in Easter JAKARTA (JP): As members of the Protestant and Roman Catholic communities celebrate Easter this weekend, their leaders in the government are appealing to them to find new strength in the significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Malaysia's central bank admits huge forex losses
Malaysia's central bank admits huge forex losses KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian central bank governor Jaffar Hussein said on Thursday the bank will give up forward foreign exchange trading after losing 15 billion ringgit (US$5.6 billion) over the last two years.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Ancient `Gambuh' dance revives in modern Bali
Ancient `Gambuh' dance revives in modern BaliBy Kunang Helmi-Picard PARIS, France (JP): "...there will come a moment, during a temple feast or a cremation, of which ...gamboeh is a recognized accessory, when one will become aware of a strange wailing of flutes and rebab, the clash of cymbals and...
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Londoners pedal their way to new home in New Zealand
Londoners pedal their way to new home in New Zealand By Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): Robert and Philippa NcNaughtan left London on March 15, 1993, to emigrate to New Zealand where they hope to start a new life. But they are not in a hurry.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
TV Today, Saturday, April 2, 1994
TV Today, Saturday, April 2, 1994TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Sports Program 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mystery 4:00 TVRI reports 4:30 TV Drama 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Comedy 6:00 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Lecture by Open University 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dian Rana 8:00 TV...
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Foreign authors want banning of books stopped
Foreign authors want banning of books stopped JAKARTA (JP): A delegation of PEN, an international association of writers concerned about literary freedom, urged the government yesterday to stop banning books.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
1. Wage -- 48 Metro Medium, 3 lines, 3 cols, l/c
1. Wage -- 48 Metro Medium, 3 lines, 3 cols, l/cBusinessmen seek abolishment of 'invisible' costs 2. Negara -- 36 pts Helv. Bold Cond. l/c 2 cols 3 linesKL central bank admits huge forex losses 3. Gatt --- 36 Century Bold, 2 lines, 4 cols, l/cPoor countries see menace in U.S. trade-labor link 4.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Seoul welcomes Security Council soft line on Pyongyang nuclear
Seoul welcomes Security Council soft line on Pyongyang nuclear standoff SEOUL (AFP): South Korea yesterday welcomed a UN Security Council statement reflecting the soft Chinese line on the North Korean nuclear standoff, as Washington said it was beefing up its defense posture in the South.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Businessmen seek abolishment of invisible costs
Businessmen seek abolishment of invisible costs JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian businessmen are saying they are committed to paying their workers the minimum wage, but if the government doesn't take steps to improve business conditions, they could loose their viability internationally.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
New RI envoy to China presents credentials
New RI envoy to China presents credentials JAKARTA (JP): The new Indonesian ambassador to China, Juwana, presented his letters of credential to Chinese President Jiang Zemin in a ceremony at the Great Hall of People in Beijing this week.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Lecturers are not doing enough research: Experts
Lecturers are not doing enough research: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian lecturers are spending too much of their time lecturing and too little on research at the expense of their own academic quality.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Across the Archipelago
Across the Archipelago PDI chief turns to Army MAGELANG, Central Java: Chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Megawati Sukarnoputri has expressed hope that several generals will join her party.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Soeharto warns on power abuse
Soeharto warns on power abuse JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is warning provincial authorities not to abuse the stronger power and greater autonomy given to them.In a written message presented at the meetings for the transfer of lists of development projects to provincial administrations, the...
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Indonesia defends labor record at ILO meeting in Geneva
Indonesia defends labor record at ILO meeting in Geneva JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia came under strong attack at the March 17-March 31 meeting of the International Labor Organization (ILO) in Geneva as international trade unions charged Jakarta with denying workers freedom of association.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
Jakarta vulnerable to earthquakes, expert says
Jakarta vulnerable to earthquakes, expert says JAKARTA (JP): A leading geologist warns that Jakarta, home to almost 10 million people, is vulnerable to the effects of major earthquakes although it is located a safe distance from the spots most prone to tectonic quakes.Suparka S.
Sat, 02 Apr 1994
New times, old law
New times, old law It seems that the Jakarta city administration is in dire need of cash again. How can one tell? By the fact it intends to start levying taxes on radios, again. Like such taxes as duties on television sets, bicycles or dogs, radio taxes have always been a convenient means for...