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Tue, 11 Oct 1994
British bomber getting repaired
British bomber getting repaired BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The British, twin-engine aircraft which crash-landed due to engine failure Sunday is expected to continue its journey to Sydney as soon as the engine is repaired.
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
North-South inequity deplored
North-South inequity deplored JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, in his capacity as chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), deplored the uneven economic relations between industrial countries in the North and developing nations in the South despite the end of the Cold War.
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
City abandons bus shelters
City abandons bus shelters The city administration was criticized over the abandonment and the "disappearance" of many bus shelters in East Jakarta.Jayakarta daily reported on Monday that many bus shelters in the mayoralty have not been treated properly, including one which is now being used as a...
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
Italian minister due here
Italian minister due here JAKARTA (JP): The Italian Minister of Foreign Trade Giorgio Bernini is expected to arrive here today for a two-day visit to discuss bilateral economic relations as well as the Uruguay Round of the General Agreement of Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
S. Korean men's team sets world record
S. Korean men's team sets world record HIROSHIMA, Japan (Agencies): South Korean men's archery squad set a world record in the final of the team competition on its way to winning the gold medal at the Asian Games yesterday as Indonesia stole a little bit of thunder in the women's event by taking a...
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
River pollution
River pollutionFrom KompasThe river which passes through our village in Sukaratu, subdistrict of Warung Kondang in Cianjur, is being polluted due to sand mining.It is regrettable that both the local administration and businessmen have failed to anticipate the impact of the mining which has been...
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
No conflict of interest in Golkar-LBH
No conflict of interest in Golkar-LBH JAKARTA (JP): Justice Minister Oetojo Oesman says he does not see any conflict of interest arising out of the establishment of a new legal aid institute (LBH) by Golkar, the country's ruling political organization.
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
Yorrys finally indicted at W. Jakarta court
Yorrys finally indicted at W. Jakarta court JAKARTA (JP): After failing to appear in court two times, Yorrys Raweyai of Pemuda Pancasila, a powerful youth organization, showed up yesterday under tight security at the West Jakarta District Court to be indicted on gambling charges.
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
Navy detains 50 for questioning
Navy detains 50 for questioning MANILA (AFP): The Philippine Navy said yesterday it was still holding 50 Chinese nationals as government agencies began coordinating their investigation into an apparent attempt by the Chinese to smuggle cigarettes into the country.
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
Yogya builds $20m dam
Yogya builds $20m dam YOGYAKARTA: The government has started building a Rp 41 billion (US$20 million) multi-purpose reservoir in Kulonprogo, 40 kilometers west of here.The 1.5 square kilometer Sermo Reservoir is designed to irrigate 3,500 hectares of the Kulonprogo regency and will be developed...
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
Arrogant act
Arrogant actFrom KompasA government official from the Ministry of Forestry has fenced in a piece of his land in such a way that it has narrowed a road leading to Srengseng Raya in West Jakarta.On behalf of the Srengseng sub-district community of RT001/03 in the district of Kembangan we express our...
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
Shrimp ponds drying out
Shrimp ponds drying out SEMARANG: Over 5,000 hectares of shrimp ponds -- almost one- fifth of entire ponds in the province -- are badly in need of water due to the prolonged drought, which has inflicted a total financial loss amounting to Rp 4.9 billion (US$2.24 million).
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
Sumarlin rebuts Bapindo charges `defamation'
Sumarlin rebuts Bapindo charges `defamation' JAKARTA (JP): Former finance minister J.B. Sumarlin calls the allegation that he influenced Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) in its lending policies "vicious defamation" against him and the late Oskar Suryaatmadja, the former director general of...
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
Malaysia's tin output falls
Malaysia's tin output falls KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's tin production fell 45 percent in the seven months to July over the same period last year while exports rose by four percent, the statistics department said yesterday.
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
Two girls commit suicide
Two girls commit suicide Two girls were believed to have committed suicide by drinking insecticide in separate instances on Sunday.Santi, 17, a resident of Ciledug, South Jakarta, was found dead in her room with foam coming from her mouth, Suara Karya reported.
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
U.S. troops in Kuwait to counter Iraq's
U.S. troops in Kuwait to counter Iraq's KUWAIT (Reuter): A planeload of U.S. soldiers touched down in Kuwait yesterday, the first units of an American force rushing to the emirate to counter an Iraqi troop build-up near the border, witnesses said.
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
Indonesian songs
Indonesian songsFrom KompasIt is sad to think that many current, popular Indonesian songs originate from foreign songs. For example, the song Denpasar Moon is sung in dangdut and many other styles of music. The children's song Ular Putih is taken from the film White Snake.
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
Transportation for students
Transportation for studentsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaIn spite of the great progress made in communications and technology, I find that transportation has not met the people's and, especially, the students' demand.Students have a hard time catching a bus.
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
Traffic
Traffic At 7.00 a.m. on Oct. 7, 1994, the traffic lights on the cross- roads to the Jl. Sudirman underpass were still inoperative, and there were still no policemen controlling the traffic.That state of affairs, had by that time lasted, to my certain knowledge, for at least 72 hours.
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
Oil prices firm as tension in the Gulf increasing
Oil prices firm as tension in the Gulf increasing LONDON (Reuter): Oil prices gained some 30 U.S. cents a barrel yesterday as international markets reacted to the buildup of Iraqi troops along the border with Kuwait.
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
Rafsanjani to visit Indonesia
Rafsanjani to visit Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Iranian President Hashemi Rafsanjani will arrive here Thursday for a three-day state visit, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono announced yesterday.During the visit, Rafsanjani will hold talks with President Soeharto on Thursday on matters of regional,...
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
Trash problem
Trash problem I'm a Japanese traveler and Indonesia is one of my favorite countries -- I could say my preferred destination. Though my last visit was my fourth I must say I was terribly surprised this time because of all the trash. I saw so many people discarding rubbish in the streets.
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
Army medics hard at work in Bosnia
Army medics hard at work in Bosnia JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian medical detachment sent last month to join the UN Protection Force (UNPROFOR) has begun humanitarian operations in war-torn Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
Malaysia, RI firms sign deal on palmoil
Malaysia, RI firms sign deal on palmoil KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Tradewinds (Malaysia) Bhd. has sealed a deal with Indonesia's Sadin Group to develop an oil palm plantation in Indonesia, signaling what analysts said yesterday was a rising tide in Malaysian-Indonesian cross-border investments.
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
E. Timor police reshuffled
E. Timor police reshuffled DILI, East Timor: Provincial police chief Col. S. Sugiarto Andreas yesterday inaugurated Maj. Iwan Galih as new chief of the operations control department , replacing Lt. Col. Malelak.
Tue, 11 Oct 1994
JICA to increase aid to RI
JICA to increase aid to RI JAKARTA (JP): The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Japanese government's arm in extending technical cooperation to developing countries, stated here yesterday that it will increase assistance to Indonesia by 22.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
PDI officials resent governor
PDI officials resent governor SURABAYA, East Java: The local government's refusal to recognize the newly appointed chief of the local chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) has sparked resentment among party activists.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
Reconciliation paves way for united E. Timor
Reconciliation paves way for united E. TimorBy Dino Patti Djalal This is the first of two articles on East Timor based on the recent reconciliation meeting. LONDON (JP): The meeting between local Timorese and their leaders from abroad on Oct.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
King donates cash for flood work
King donates cash for flood work BANGKOK (Reuter): Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej will donate four million baht (US$160,000) to Bangkok authorities for flood control and efforts to solve traffic problems, The Nation newspaper reported yesterday.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
U.S. troops return to Subic for rest
U.S. troops return to Subic for rest SUBIC, Philippines (AFP): Two years after being expelled, American troops will be returning to this former naval base and the neighboring city of Olongapo for rest and recreation, officials said yesterday.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
Tourist complaint
Tourist complaint I refer to the letter in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 26, 1994 entitled Singapore and tourism by Ms F Fauzia of Depok, West Java.The Singapore Tourist Promotion Board (STPB) regrets any unpleasantness experienced by Ms Fauzia on her recent visit to Singapore.
Mon, 10 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.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
Sampoerna to produce cigarettes in Vietnam
Sampoerna to produce cigarettes in Vietnam JAKARTA (JP): HM Sampoerna, cigarette maker listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, has become the first Asian firm to produce two brands of cigarettes at a US$2 million factory in Vietnam, a news report says.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
Thomas Cuppers give RI first gold at Asian Games
Thomas Cuppers give RI first gold at Asian Games HIROSHIMA, Japan (Agencies): Indonesia broke the duck and got into the gold medal winning club after a week of waiting at the Hiroshima Asian Games as its reigning Thomas Cup team won the prestigious men's title yesterday.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
Cement prices drop to lowest in three months
Cement prices drop to lowest in three months JAKARTA (JP): Cement prices in the Jakarta greater area have dropped by more than 50 percent, thanks to larger supplies and shorter delivery periods from distributors to consumers since the beginning of this month.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
Church assembly will help settle HKBP row
Church assembly will help settle HKBP row JAKARTA (JP): The two opposing camps of the Toba Batak Protestant Church (HKBP) have been invited to this month's grand assembly of the Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI).The assembly, scheduled for Oct.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
Powerfull earthquake hits Maluku
Powerfull earthquake hits Maluku JAKARTA (JP): At least 25 people were injured, nine seriously, when an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale, shook Maluku province yesterday.Several houses were also damaged.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
Ruffian student regiments backed
Ruffian student regiments backedBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): University student regiments, whose reputation has recently been marred by the ruffian behavior of some of its members, will continue to exist because they are seen as a vital part of the overall campaign for greater national...
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
ABRI and democracy
ABRI and democracy In his address on Armed Forces Day, President Soeharto emphasized that the future development of the Armed Forces (ABRI) would always be realized in the larger framework of the nation's and the country's development.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
Sembiring's case not closed
Sembiring's case not closed Police are still investigating the murder of controversial ex-convict Johny Sembiring, 62, said City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto. Sembiring is alleged to have been killed by a rival in a gang conflict.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Special News: Asian Games XII 5:00 Regional News 5:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teaching: Hindu 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series: Van Der Valk 9:00 World News 9:30 Asian Games Journal 10:00...
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
$1.1m project left unused
$1.1m project left unused JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Governor Jacob Pattipi has expressed concern over reports that a transmigration site worth Rp 2.3 billion (US$1.1 million) in Manokwari has been left unused.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
Human resources
Human resourcesFrom Media IndonesiaIn March 1994 I went to the Agency of Human Resources (WSDM) at the Wijaya Grand Center, Blok-C, No. 15-16, Jl. Wijaya II, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, to confirm about a training program, which guarantees a working contract.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
Hindarto warns Depok of possible increase in crime
Hindarto warns Depok of possible increase in crime JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto told the newly-installed precinct police chief of Depok, 25 kilometers southeast of the city, to further increase security in the area.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
Indian forex reserves up
Indian forex reserves up NEW DELHI (AFP): India's foreign exchange reserves are set to reach a record US$20 billion during the current financial year, The Business Standard daily reported yesterday.Finance ministry officials told the newspaper that reserves had increased by $1 billion in September...
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
Diarrhea epidemic goes out of hand
Diarrhea epidemic goes out of hand CIAMIS, West Java: Health authorities have been unable to control the diarrhea epidemic which broke out more than a month ago.So far nine people have died and more than 2,000 have been hospitalized, Antara reported yesterday.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
Medals tally
Medals tally HIROSHIMA, Japan (Agencies): Medals tally after the eighth day of the Asian Games yesterday: Gold Silver Bronze 1. China 73 48 17 2. South Korea 31 20 30 3. Japan 28 30 49 4. Kazakhstan 9 11 12 5. Iran 5 7 4 6. Taiwan 5 6 11 7. Syria 2 3 0 8. Malaysia 2 1 10 9. Kuwait 2 1 4 10.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
Ramos switches 100-MW power plant
Ramos switches 100-MW power plant MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos on Saturday switched on a 100-megawatt (MW) power plant on Bataan province northwest of Manila built by a consortium of Japanese and Swedish firms, the presidential palace announced.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
Cambodia downplays fallout from leaked cable
Cambodia downplays fallout from leaked cable PHNOM PENH (Reuter): Cambodia's Interior minister has downplayed the impact of a harshly critical cable written by a former Australian ambassador to the country and leaked last week, saying it was unlikely to affect relations.
Mon, 10 Oct 1994
Bukittinggi will beef up services, tourist industry
Bukittinggi will beef up services, tourist industryBy Ridwan M. Sijabat BUKITTINGGI, West Sumatra (JP): This rapidly growing mayoralty that won the prestigious Parasamya Purnakarya Nugraha award for successful development, will continue gearing up services in the tourism industry to better its...