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Mon, 24 Oct 1994
Preserving religious harmony
Preserving religious harmony In his address at the opening of the twelfth meeting of the Confederation of Churches in Indonesia (PGI), in Jayapura on Friday, Vice President Try Sutrisno asked citizens to avoid negative preconceptions and mistrust, because of the harm they could do to the sense of...
Mon, 24 Oct 1994
Pertamina's new executives
Pertamina's new executives JAKARTA (JP): Faisal Aba'oe, the president of Pertamina, appointed six new executives at the state-oil company here last week.The new appointees included Said Djabbar, assigned as Pertamina's advisor for exploration and production affairs and as the deputy chairman of the...
Mon, 24 Oct 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Peter Pan & The Pirates 3:00 Children's Program: Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Family Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Hankamnas 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV...
Mon, 24 Oct 1994
MPI's TV advert
MPI's TV advert In Europe, MPI's highly controversial TV adverts are likely to be a prolonged disgrace for Indonesia over the question of the sustainable management of the country's rain forests. The Dutch independent advertising committee (RCC) decide on Oct.
Mon, 24 Oct 1994
Electricity tariff hikes criticized
Electricity tariff hikes criticized JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives (DPR), businessmen and economic analysts shared concern that next month's electricity tariff hikes will hit small-scale subscribers and consumers of goods.
Mon, 24 Oct 1994
Police seek suspected killer
Police seek suspected killer Police are searching for the alleged killer of a 30-year-old housewife, a resident of Taman Ratu Indah housing complex in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta.The victim, identified as Wahyuni, was found dead in her home on Thursday.
Mon, 24 Oct 1994
Jayapura school made best
Jayapura school made best JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Governor Jacob Pattipi pledged Saturday to make the Jayapura Technic Academy the best technical institute in the eastern territory.The academy has mulled over cooperation with the two prestigious technical institutes in Surabaya in a bid to produce...
Mon, 24 Oct 1994
Matahari to relocate HQ
Matahari to relocate HQ The Matahari Group, one of Indonesia's largest retail chains, with 40 stores across the country, will relocate its headquarters from the capital city to Karawaci, a new satellite city near Tangerang, West Java.
Mon, 24 Oct 1994
Divorce case
Divorce caseFrom Suara KaryaI sympathize with Mrs. Ida after reading of her experience in the Konsultasi Hukum column in the paper on Sept. 28, 1994. I do not know why your husband deserted you 10 years ago. I believe there must be a family problem that is difficult to solve.
Mon, 24 Oct 1994
Cambodian FM says he is resigning
Cambodian FM says he is resigning PHNOM PENH (Reuter): Cambodian Foreign Minister Prince Norodom Sirivudh, whose reformist political ally Finance Minister Sam Rainsy was sacked last week, said yesterday that he is quitting.
Mon, 24 Oct 1994
Worm related disease
Worm related disease I read with interest the article about worm related diseases, in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 18, 1994.To discuss these diseases in a seminar, in Jakarta, hopefully will trigger the interests of various parties in fighting these diseases more intensively.
Mon, 24 Oct 1994
Winds of change blowing to RI forests
Winds of change blowing to RI forestsBy Hidayat Jati JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's much-exploited rain forests, after one month of being punished with raging fires, and years of heated criticism, may soon experience a wind of change.
Mon, 24 Oct 1994
Suspect preying on tourists arrested on extortion charges
Suspect preying on tourists arrested on extortion charges JAKARTA (JP): City police have arrested a 24-year-old man alleged to have extorted money and precious goods from foreigners and tourists staying at exclusive hotels.Head of the Operational Affairs of the On-the-Alert City Police Squad, Capt.
Mon, 24 Oct 1994
Kuningan forest catches fire
Kuningan forest catches fire KUNINGAN, West Java: Fire swept through scores of hectares of forests yesterday, injuring one person and threatening nearby residential areas.Antara reported that the fire broke out on Saturday on Tegal Bodas hill near the Ciremai mount on Saturday.
Mon, 24 Oct 1994
Bus terminal to be put in order
Bus terminal to be put in order Chief of South Jakarta Land Transportation Control Agency said that the city will continue improving the condition of Pasar Minggu bus terminal in South Jakarta.Bubung Burhana told Antara news agency over the weekend that the current chaotic condition of the bus...
Mon, 24 Oct 1994
On Beethoven's fifth
On Beethoven's fifth Mr. Narish Stock was generous in allowing readers of The Jakarta Post (Oct. 21, 1994) to share the experience he had when listening to the Nusantara Chamber Orchestra's performance of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony; generous because he might have laid himself open to ridicule in...
Mon, 24 Oct 1994
Gen. Hindarto warns corrupt officers of harsh punishment
Gen. Hindarto warns corrupt officers of harsh punishment JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto expressed concern Saturday over the increasing number of illegal levy cases committed by city police personnel.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Contain prostitution if it is impossible to eradicate it
Contain prostitution if it is impossible to eradicate itBy Th. Sumartana SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): Lately, many issues have surfaced to become major topics of conversation in many circles.Labor disputes, the muzzling of the press, the Batak Protestant Church controversy, the drought, the Bapindo...
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Motorist told to drive properly during APEC
Motorist told to drive properly during APEC JAKARTA (JP): The authorities told Jakartans yesterday not to use their own vehicles during the upcoming APEC meeting and to behave themselves if they had to drive in order to facilitate the movement of the delegates.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Unruly elephants to attend school
Unruly elephants to attend school BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The provincial government has acquired Rp 700 million (US$340,000) to catch and tame 80 wild jungle elephants.The animals will be sent to the elephant school in Way Kambas where they will be trained to help people move heavy goods, said A.S.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
PAM Jaya to stop distribution temporarily
PAM Jaya to stop distribution temporarily The City Water Company (PAM Jaya) announced it will temporarily stop supplying some areas in the city to make way for the installation of pipe projects.The stoppage will affect the water supply in the Kebon Sirih area of Central Jakarta from 8 a.m.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
RI off-roaders set for Australia
RI off-roaders set for Australia JAKARTA (JP): A group of 20 top national off-road drivers, in a stint coordinated by the Tranka Offroad Club Jakarta, will venture into Australian forests and deserts on Oct.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Elation, skepticism greets RI's election to UN Council
Elation, skepticism greets RI's election to UN Council JAKARTA (JP): News of Indonesia's election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was met with elation at the foreign ministry yesterday despite skepticism by some on it's true impact on the Western dominated...
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Education for Indonesians
Education for Indonesians I read the letter of Mr. Frank Richardson in reply to Mr. Bert de Kort and Mrs. Ina Sumarsono with a certain degree of astonishment, this too in regard of the British colonial politics and inventors of the infamous concentration camps.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Businessmen told to improve competitiveness
Businessmen told to improve competitiveness JAKARTA (JP): British Minister of Trade Richard Needham yesterday urged his country's businessmen to increase competitiveness in Indonesia to help improve bilateral trade relations.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Rupiah is likely to remain stable in next two months
Rupiah is likely to remain stable in next two months JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah will remain stable in the next two months despite the flat growth of Indonesia's non-oil exports and stronger inflationary pressure, a foreign bank executive predicted yesterday.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Oetojo insists on one bar association
Oetojo insists on one bar association JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman has defended the government's policy of recognizing only one bar association in the country, stressing that it makes supervision and communication with lawyers a great deal easier.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Japan aid on farming
Japan aid on farming JAKARTA (JP): The government of Japan yesterday endowed a 1.5 million yen (US$14.9 million) grant to improve food production by Indonesia's low income farmers.The grant will be distributed in 17 provinces, most of which are located in eastern Indonesia.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Borobudur Inter-Continental, Jl. Lapangan Banteng Selatan, Central Jakarta: - Kintamani Pavilion: Traditional Dances & Songs Friday, Italian Night Wednesday, all from 7 p.m.. - Pendopo Tea Lounge: Monika Rosca, pianist from Poland, daily 4 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Mochtar Lubis annoyed
Mochtar Lubis annoyedFrom SinarI'd like to refer to the article in Sinar, Oct. 3, 1994 containing an interview with Mochtar Lubis entitled: If I were a military man I'd send Bung Karno to jail.Do you feel annoyed because during the Old Order era you were often picked up when you were the Chief...
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Bus hijacker thwarted
Bus hijacker thwarted SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Passengers mobbed a 22-year-old man trying to hijack their bus in Batang on Thursday, police said yesterday.The man, identified as Mul, was critically injured but his unidentified accomplice escaped after snatching money from a passenger.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Satay sellers hardly have time to whine about life
Satay sellers hardly have time to whine about lifeText and photos by Imanuddin JAKARTA (JP): Dear Mom, I'm settling down in Jakarta. During the day I sit and swivel my feet and at night I sit and enjoy the fan. I couldn't ask for more ...
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Sport: Portugal League 3:30 Film 4:30 Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Traditional Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Fashion 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Caller 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:35 Late...
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
`Abimanyu Dies in Action' to play first at festival
`Abimanyu Dies in Action' to play first at festival JAKARTA (JP): The dance company of Theodora Retno Maruti was awarded the honor of opening the Indonesian Dance Festival on Thursday at the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center in Central Jakarta.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Merpati to serve S'pore
Merpati to serve S'pore JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Indonesia will increase its flights to Los Angeles in the United States next week, while Merpati Nusantara, its subsidiary, will start serving Singapore.On Monday Merpati will start a direct flight connecting Bandung in West Java with Singapore, using a...
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Resettlement project deserted
Resettlement project deserted BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: At least 25 transmigrant families have left their homes in Rawa Muning after finding their government provided land to be unproductive.Antara reported that the farmers who resettled in Rawa Muning from other provinces six months ago could...
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Aussie TV gaining foothold
Aussie TV gaining foothold JAKARTA (JP): More and more Indonesians are tuning in to the Australia Television channel which is beamed to the country by satellite, the network announced yesterday.An independent study conducted by Survey Research Indonesia found that in just over 18 months of...
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Police demand presence at airport
Police demand presence at airport JAKARTA (JP): City Police chief Maj. Gen. Hindarto said yesterday that police officers should be assigned at the customs check room of the Soekarno-Hatta international airport to help prevent arrivals by wanted criminals and smugglers as well as baggage theft.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Paes sets up all-Indian semis in men's tennis championship
Paes sets up all-Indian semis in men's tennis championship JAKARTA (JP): Top seeded Leander Paes survived a thrilling three-setter against struggling South Korean Kim Bong-soo 6-7 (2- 7), 6-3, 7-6 (7-1) yesterday to set up an Indian civil war against Mahesh Bhupathi in the semifinals of the...
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
ABRI prepared to upgrade presence in Bosnia
ABRI prepared to upgrade presence in Bosnia JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) is now prepared to upgrade its participation in the UN peacekeeping mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina to include a mechanized division.ABRI Chief Gen.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
S'pore surprised at U.S. comments
S'pore surprised at U.S. comments SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday it was "surprised" at U.S. interest in an American professor facing defamation charges for remarks critical of Asian governments.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Fire leaves 30 homeless
Fire leaves 30 homeless MANADO, North Sulawesi: Fire destroyed six houses and left 30 people homeless here Thursday, Antara reported yesterday.The fire swept through a crowded residential area in Wenang at 4 p.m, causing a Rp 150 million (about US$70,000) in damages.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Fire destroys 600 kiosks in Ciputat market
Fire destroys 600 kiosks in Ciputat market JAKARTA (JP): A fire on Thursday night believed to have been caused by a short circuit razed at least 600 of the 724 kiosks at the packed 1.5 hectare Ciputat market, southwest of Jakarta.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Analysts say new party won't improve situation
Analysts say new party won't improve situation JAKARTA (JP): Political observers lined up behind President Soeharto yesterday in support of his argument that Indonesia does not need a new political party.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Student regiments
Student regiments Is it necessary to retain the (paramilitary) student regiments (Menwa)? This is a question that continues to surface in the wake of the clash between Himpala (student nature lovers organization) members and the Menwas at the Universitas Nasional (Unas) in Jakarta, last Tuesday.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Affordable cellular phones coming soon
Affordable cellular phones coming soon JAKARTA (JP): People living in the greater Jakarta area will soon find the prices of mobile telecommunications devices more affordable as PT Telepoint Nusantara plans to launch their Silverlink, a new Motorola handphone with a Rp 800,000 (US$366) price tag.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Economics of safe transport hinges on efficient management
Economics of safe transport hinges on efficient managementBy Robert S. Bain JAKARTA (JP): Articles in the Sunday Post of Oct. 9 calling for the provision of safe transport services after dark have relevance beyond the Indonesian capital itself.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Police moving slowly in Yorrys new case
Police moving slowly in Yorrys new case JAKARTA (JP): Police are finding it slow going in investigations hoped to link Yorrys Raweyai of the Pemuda Pancasila organization to a series of crimes, including the smuggling of alcoholic beverages.City Police Chief Maj. Gen.
Sat, 22 Oct 1994
Asia-Pacific airlines report 27.4 percent jump in profits
Asia-Pacific airlines report 27.4 percent jump in profits SINGAPORE (AFP): The Asia-Pacific's major airlines posted an average 27.4 percent increase in profits in 1993-94 and prospects for the current financial year look even brighter, industry officials said yesterday.