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Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Workers union to revert to a federation
Workers union to revert to a federation JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI) is set to revert back to the format of a federation of several trade unions when its leaders meet in Cisarua, West Java, starting today.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Medals tally after fourth day of Asian Games
Medals tally after fourth day of Asian Games HIROSHIMA (Reuter): Medals tally at the end of the fourth day of the Asian Games yesterday: Gold Silver Bronze China 28 12 3 Japan 13 10 17 South Korea 6 4 8 Kazakhstan 2 2 2 Taiwan 1 4 5 Iran 1 3 1 Syria 1 1 0 Indonesia 0 5 3 Thailand 0 4 1 Vietnam 0 2...
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Too much snacking bad for children: Expert
Too much snacking bad for children: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Parents beware. The jajanan, or snacks, which your children buy and eat from vendors at schools can stunt their physical and mental growth and may affect their performance at school, according to a dietitian.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Yogya gets new police chief
Yogya gets new police chief YOGYAKARTA: Lt. Col. Zairin Bustami was appointed the new chief of the city police on Monday, replacing Lt. Col. Moch. Saudi.Zairin was previously chief of the Batang police precinct in Central Java.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
PWI annuls support for `Simponi'
PWI annuls support for `Simponi' JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Journalists (PWI) yesterday withdrew its recommendation to the chief editor of Simponi only a day after the weekly magazine launched its first new-look edition.
Thu, 06 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.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Higher minimum wages sought
Higher minimum wages sought SEMARANG, Central Java: The state-sponsored All Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI) proposed that the provincial administration increase the minimum daily wage from Rp 2,700 ($1.2) to Rp 3,400.Tambah Soedjio, the local chairman of SPSI, said that the 25.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Dam project delayed
Dam project delayed PURWOKERTO, Central Java: A severe cement shortages has delayed the construction of the Gerak Serayu dam in Banyumas.The late arrival of the cement has forced construction workers to delay building parts of the dam which require cementing, project manager of the irrigation...
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Residents protest over school plan
Residents protest over school plan JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of Jelambar residents protested a private foundation's plan to build a technical high school on a 3,000-square-meter plot saying that the plot has been designated by the city as a public park.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Major reshuffle at City Hall
Major reshuffle at City Hall Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has said he is sticking by his decision to reshuffle the staffing at agencies under the city administration.The policy requires that senior officials rotate to different posts every three to five years.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Tire plant planned
Tire plant planned TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. is negotiating with Indonesia's largest tire maker, PT Gadjah Tunggal, over the construction of a tire plant in Indonesia, a Yokohama Rubber spokesman said yesterday.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Man shot dead for stealing wood
Man shot dead for stealing wood DEMAK, Central Java: A man was shot dead and two others escaped after stealing teakwood from a forest in Karangawen, Demak, on Saturday.Quoting sources at the provincial police in Semarang, Antara reported that the suspect, identified as War, 20, was shot in his back...
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Building trust in the law
Building trust in the law Indonesians are becoming more daring in expressing their views. They are even finding the courage to take their cases to the State Administrative Court. Since there can be no happiness without justice, they are making more of an effort to realize a greater equality before...
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
ABRI must lift nation's welfare
ABRI must lift nation's welfare JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) must share in the effort to improve the nation's welfare besides its main responsibilities in defense and security, President Soeharto says.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
What is behind colors in painting?
What is behind colors in painting?By Carla Bianpoen JAKARTA (JP): The use of color has always been of great importance to artistic expression in various cultures, but rarely, if ever, have different interpretations of color been thematic in a painting exhibition.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
BKKBN chief turns dream into reality
BKKBN chief turns dream into realityBy Santi WE Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): The Asian Management Award trophy presented recently to Chairman of National Family Planning Coordinating Board (BKKBN) Haryono Suyono is inscribed with the scrolled motto Plus Ultra, signifying that "there is more beyond and...
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Rabies kills seven people
Rabies kills seven people PADANG, Sumatra: A rabies epidemic in the province has intensified in recent months with seven people reported to have died from the infectious disease.Antara said that almost every provincial husbandry office received reports about people bitten by rabid dogs.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Indonesia calls for multilateral debt reductions
Indonesia calls for multilateral debt reductions JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economy and Finance Saleh Afiff on Tuesday asked the World Bank to use its profits to finance multilateral debt reductions for the debt- distressed developing countries.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
RI firm floats bonds
RI firm floats bonds JAKARTA (JP): PT Eka Gunatama Mandiri, a major shareholder of listed company PT Mulia Industrindo, has floated convertible bonds worth US$40 million on the London Stock Exchange.Tony Surjanto, director of Mulia Industrindo, a ceramic tile producer listed on the Jakarta Stock...
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Indonesia asserts the need for UNSC enlargement
Indonesia asserts the need for UNSC enlargement JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas at the United Nations asserted that the enlargement of the Security Council's membership must be based on geographic, political and demographic factors.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Minister tells PPD bus firm to improve public service
Minister tells PPD bus firm to improve public service JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto has asked the newly inducted board of directors of the city bus company PPD to take proper measures to improve its service to the public.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
TV Today
TV TodayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Special News: Asian Games XII 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, Our Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series: Combat 9:00 World News 9:30 Asian Games Journal...
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Polluted school
Polluted school I was sad to see the picture entitled Polluted School in The Jakarta Post, Sept. 23, 1994. The caption reveals that the construction of the Taman Rasuna apartments creates pollution.As far as I am aware, the primary school pupils, who have been transferred to a nearby school, have...
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Sukarno's daughter hurt by white paper
Sukarno's daughter hurt by white paper JAKARTA (JP): A daughter of the late president Sukarno says she is offended by a new government document that suggests that her father defended the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) in the aftermath of the communist-backed aborted coup in 1965.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Police to arrest Yorrys for another case
Police to arrest Yorrys for another case JAKARTA (JP): Police have announced that they plan to arrest Yorrys Raweyai of the Pemuda Pancasila youth organization, wanted for his alleged involvement in the mysterious death of a male servant last year.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Absenteeism
Absenteeism Referring to the news report in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 24, 1994 entitled Students protest high absenteeism which was related to the letter by the Institution of Students of the Economic School, dated Sept. 14, 1994 No 001/LKFE/UKSW/IX/1994 containing among other things:1.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Joint venture to ease paperwork at port
Joint venture to ease paperwork at port JAKARTA (JP): An electronic data interchange (EDI) will improve the system of export and import documentation at Tanjung Priok seaport here, an executive says.Arief A.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Flight services resume
Flight services resume PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Flights connecting Pontianak with Jakarta resumed on Tuesday after heavy rain wiped away the haze which has blanketed the provincial capital for the past two weeks.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Foundation denies it failed to pay rent
Foundation denies it failed to pay rent JAKARTA (JP): Ya Bunayya Foundation, co-publisher of Kiblat magazine, has denied allegations that they failed to pay the rental fee of its office to the Haj Pilgrimage Foundation (PHI)"It is not true that we failed to pay the rent as the agreement stated that...
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Aircraft parts duty free
Aircraft parts duty free JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad has issued a ruling, extending the duty exemption on imports of components for repair and maintenance of aircraft for another year.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Finance executives to meet
Finance executives to meet JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia Financial Executive Association (IFEA) will hold its fourth congress at the Sangri-La Hotel from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12.The association announced yesterday that IFEA, besides discussing its internal affairs, will also organize a panel discussion on...
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Astrud Gilberto to perform here
Astrud Gilberto to perform here Jazz vocalist Astrud Gilberto, best known for the song The girl from Ipanema, will entertain her Jakartan fans with Brazilian and bossa nova rhythms at the Jakarta Blue Note Jazz Club and Restaurant from Oct. 10 to 15.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
New water source found
New water source found YOGYAKARTA: An underground river in Bribin cave in the Semanu district in Gunungkidul is being developed into a water bank for the local people living in the arid regency.Spokesman for the administration Suhardono said a pump has been installed to turn the river into a...
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Divorce shakes traditional Vietnamese family structures
Divorce shakes traditional Vietnamese family structuresBy Le Thang Long HANOI (AFP): Divorce is becoming more common in Vietnam, where traditional family values and structures are being eroded with the advent of new lifestyles born of the country's economic opening.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Religious education
Religious educationFrom RepublikaThe policy for reducing the working week from six days to five is still questionable. On one side of the coin, the five day week does have advantages. With this new system, civil servants can work more efficiently and be with their families on weekends.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Five day week
Five day weekFrom PelitaMany comments have been made concerning the implementation of the five day work week. Many people comment on the convenience for employees without giving deeper thought to its real objectives.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Train journey
Train journeyFrom KompasA "mind your head" slogan should be popularized among Jabotabek train passengers. It is really quite unpleasant to ride in the Jabotabek train. That the train is far too crowded with people pressed up against each other is the order of the day.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued rallying on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with most issues gaining ground in moderate trading.The broad-based Composite Index, which closed more than two points higher at 500.72 on Tuesday, gained another 2.91 points to end at 503.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Private fund used to restore markets
Private fund used to restore markets A city official has said the city administration will use a private Rp 3 billion fund to renovate some dilapidated traditional markets managed by the Jakarta Market Authority.Prawoto said the funds came from owners of private shopping centers.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
EU duties on RI textiles
EU duties on RI textiles BRUSSELS (Reuter): The European Commission said yesterday it was reimposing import duties on textiles and clothing originating in India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Thailand and China.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Indonesia moves to men's tennis team final in Asiad
Indonesia moves to men's tennis team final in Asiad HIROSHIMA, Japan (Agencies): Indonesia moved closer to regaining its men's team tennis gold medal after winning both singles for an insurmountable 2-0 lead over host Japan in their semifinal yesterday.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Haze delays flights to Singapore
Haze delays flights to Singapore SINGAPORE (Reuter): Several flights from Kuala Lumpur and Penang to Singapore were delayed yesterday by up to two hours because of a thick haze from Indonesian forest fires, an Malaysian Airlines Systems (MAS) official said.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Districts face food shortages
Districts face food shortages JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Three districts located in the remote parts of Paniai regency are facing food shortages because incessant rains have destroyed the crops.The rain, which has fallen since May, has destroyed the sweet potatoes which are the staple of the local...
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Fire razes Kramat Jati market
Fire razes Kramat Jati market A fire razed 30 kiosks and houses in Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, yesterday morning, creating heavy traffic jams in front of the market. No casualties were reported in the blaze.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Five-day week and school
Five-day week and schoolFrom Suara KaryaAs a layman I believe that the idea to implement the five-day week system has a positive aspect. Financially, the government can reduce the spending of state funds. But some difficulties arise in the educational sector.1.
Thu, 06 Oct 1994
Freeport to increase copper ore output
Freeport to increase copper ore output JAKARTA (JP): PT Freeport Indonesia Company (FI), an Indonesian-American copper firm, is likely to increase its daily copper ore production to 115,000 tons next year from 70,000 tons at present, a company report says.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Court acquits singer Deddy
Court acquits singer Deddy SURABAYA: The Surabaya District Court has exonerated local singer Deddy Dores of fraud charges involving Rp 16.3 million (US$7,900).Deddy, 43, was accused by Djawara, the plaintiff, of deceit, Antara reported.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Eight Filipinos to be deported
Eight Filipinos to be deported MANADO, North Sulawesi: Eight Filipino fishermen stranded on the Sangihe Talaud islands are in immigration quarantine awaiting deportation.A local immigration officer, Sugiyo, was quoted by Antara as saying that they were stranded last Friday when the engine of their...
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Czech, local firms to build clinker plant
Czech, local firms to build clinker plant JAKARTA (JP): PSP Company, a major Czech manufacturer of industrial machinery, and PT Balik Papan Daya Semen of Indonesia agreed yesterday to jointly construct a clinker plant in East Kalimantan.
Wed, 05 Oct 1994
Indosat gets cool response
Indosat gets cool response JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned international telecommunications company PT Indosat's public offering received a surprisingly cool response from domestic investors yesterday, the first of its 10- day offering period.