Archive: 11 November 1994
58 articles found
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mideast buys Sumatra tea
Mideast buys Sumatra tea MEDAN (JP): A state-tea plantation company in Sumatra will soon export 686.4 tons of black tea worth US$878,500 to Middle East countries. P.K. Ginting, spokesman for PTP VIII, whose plantations are located in North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Jambi, said his company to date has gained US$13.89 million from tea exports.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta dresses up to greet APEC delegates
Jakarta dresses up to greet APEC delegates By Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): After a facelift and weeks of preparation, Jakarta is ready to welcome all APEC leaders and delegates as well as foreign businessmen and journalists. "Jakarta is proud to host the APEC leaders meeting and I extend a warm welcome to all media representatives... I am confident that exciting discoveries await visitors as they explore the various delights of the City of Jakarta," Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Host committee works well behind the scene
Host committee works well behind the scene By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Organizing an event as large and high profile as the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings is certainly not easy. Catering to the needs of hundreds of officials from 18 countries, thousands of journalists and not to mention over a dozen heads of state, some of whom are the most powerful men in the world, is quite an undertaking for anyone to be involved in.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Withdrawing recommendation is an act of inconsistency
Withdrawing recommendation is an act of inconsistency Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): The permit or surat izin is a very important commodity within the Indonesian society. For any important act you want to carry out, you must have a permit. And to obtain a permit, it is absolutely imperative that you attach a letter of recommendation to your request for a permit. For a letter of recommendation to be effective at all, it must come from the right quarter, i.e.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC ministerial talks start today
APEC ministerial talks start today By Endy Bayuni JAKARTA (JP): The ministerial meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum gets underway today to discuss how far they want to push the idea of a free trade in the region. At the top of the agenda in the two-day meeting is the review of reports submitted by two independent groups concerning the idea of a free trade pact.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Conflicting reports on immigration clarified
Conflicting reports on immigration clarified JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Immigration yesterday denied conflicting reports that an Indonesian immigration officer in Malaysia was removed in connection with the controversy over the implementation of the new format of special travel documents (SPLP).
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Marine murderers apprehended
Marine murderers apprehended City Police have arrested two of the five suspected robbers believed to have killed a member of the Indonesian Navy's Marine Corps late last month. Detective Capt. Pujiwo from the Crime Investigation Directorate told reporters yesterday the two suspects confessed to unintentionally killing the 29-year-old corporal, a part-time night guard at the warehouse of PT Sinar Mas Andhika at Jl. Agung Karya IV Block D 8-10, Papanggo in North Jakarta.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians march on
Indonesians march on HONG KONG (Reuter): Indonesia underlined their superiority in world badminton at the Hong Kong Open yesterday with four players qualifying for the quarterfinals. The Indonesian squad was represented in all eight third round matches with top seed Hariyanto Arbi, number two Ardy Wiranata, Olympic champion Alan Budikusuma and title holder Hermawan Susanto all progressing.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S. banks in Vietnam
U.S. banks in Vietnam HANOI (Reuter): Bank of America and Citibank received licenses yesterday from Vietnam's central State Bank authorizing them to open branches in Hanoi, officials said. They will be the first U.S. banks to open branches in Vietnam since the Vietnam War ended in 1975. "We got a license to set up a branch in Hanoi," Bank of America's country manager Luu H. Le told Reuters.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) remained featureless yesterday, with most shares losing ground in active trading. The JSX Composite Index suffered another fall, losing 1.2 points to close at 513.91 yesterday, as compared to 515.12 on the previous day. The GTDBS-50 Index also continued declining to close at 122.80 against Wednesday's close of 123.16.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
ADB approves loan to RP
ADB approves loan to RP MANILA (AFP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said yesterday that it had approved a US$17.5-million loan to fund a rural infrastructure development project in the southern Philippines. The project is aimed at improving production and removing growth constraints in the provinces of Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga del Norte through the construction of new infrastructure and improvement of agricultural support services, the Manila-based ADB said in a statement.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tanski, brilliance and disappointments
Tanski, brilliance and disappointments By Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): Prize winner, teacher at one of Austria's foremost music academies, one-time student of Alfred Brendel... Claudius Tanski certainly has all the assets to be placed in the front ranks of young pianists today. And judging from his performance last Monday at Erasmus Huis one can only say that Tanski is indeed a master colorist and lyricist.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Two more banned for bogus exports
Two more banned for bogus exports JAKARTA: The spokesman of the attorney general's office, Chairul Imam,announcesthat the office has issued two travel bans for two person who are believed to have been involved in bogus export documents. However, Chairul refused to reveal either the person's name or their companies. Chairul said both of the travel restrictions have already been valid since Nov. 4. According to the Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes, A.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC tightens security
APEC tightens security The APEC conference organizers have tightened the security around the Jakarta Convention Center, specially around the meeting rooms. Senior officials holding meetings yesterday were assured the hordes of journalists thirsty for news would not be able to ambush them by stricter security rules.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hong Kong to remain APEC member after 1997
Hong Kong to remain APEC member after 1997 JAKARTA (JP): Hong Kong said yesterday it will remain a separate member in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum even after it reverts back to Chinese authority in 1997. Trade and Industry Secretary H.T.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC officials clinch deal at eleventh hour
APEC officials clinch deal at eleventh hour By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat & Frits Pangemanan JAKARTA (JP): A special group assigned to resolve the deadlock on the endorsement of a non-binding investment code for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum succeeded late last night in producing a unified position on the issue. "I think we're done and we're going to present a unified recommendation," the United States' chief delegate Nancy Adams told The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
University protest put on hold
University protest put on hold SALATIGA, Central Java: More than 2,000 students and staff of Satya Wacana Christian University resumed protests yesterday against the dismissal of outspoken lecturer Arief Budiman. "This will be the last demonstration until after Nov. 17 because of the APEC forum," Rukmadi, a lecturer from the agricultural school of the university, told The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL threatens Britain over loan
KL threatens Britain over loan KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia said yesterday it will take legal action if Britain stops a 234-million-pound (350-million-dollar) loan for the Pergau dam project after a London-based pressure group challenged the lawfulness of the deal.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Australia, NZ differ on rights
Australia, NZ differ on rights JAKARTA (JP): Australian and New Zealand foreign ministers issued totally different viewpoints on human rights conditions in Indonesia during separate bilateral talks with their Indonesian counterpart Ali Alatas yesterday. Australia's Foreign Minister Gareth Evans insisted that Indonesia's human rights record was still "poor" with New Zealand's Don McKinnon saying that the condition was improving.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday. Poolside - BBQ Night with Hawaiian Band, Wednesday. * Sheraton Lagoon Nusa Dua Beach: Poolside Terrace - Janger Cultural Performance, Friday. Pasar Ikan Seafood Market, Saturday.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bolkiah first leader to arrive
Bolkiah first leader to arrive JAKARTA (JP): Brunei leader Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah flew in aboard his private plane yesterday to become the first head of government to attend next week's APEC Economic Leaders Meeting (AELM) in nearby Bogor. Also on board was his younger brother Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, who is Brunei's foreign minister, to attend the APEC ministerial meeting which opens today.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indorama's profits up 24%
Indorama's profits up 24% JAKARTA (JP): PT Indorama Synthetics, a textile company listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), announced yesterday that its before-tax profit during the first nine months of this year rose 24 percent to Rp 47 billion (US$21.5 million). The company's finance manager Arvind Parakh said that its revenue increased by 29 percent to Rp 278 billion, while its earning per share was estimated at Rp 654.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Press test for Indonesia
Press test for Indonesia The largest and harshest group of "judges" ever to invade the country will push Indonesia's new policy of openness to the limit this month. Some 5,000 foreign and local news reporters and commentators are due to be in the country before Nov. 15. Officially, they will throw the spotlight on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum meeting in Bogor.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Liberalization takes step toward free trade
Liberalization takes step toward free trade By Hadi Soesastro JAKARTA (JP): Trade liberalization, trade facilitation and development cooperation can be viewed as the three main components of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. They are essential to achieving the APEC vision of free and open trade and investment in the region.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC ministers reticent concerning free trade
APEC ministers reticent concerning free trade JAKARTA (JP): Many of the APEC ministers arriving yesterday for their annual talks were tightlipped on their positions regarding the regional free trade proposals. The foreign minister of Japan Yohei Kono, Australia's Gareth Evans and U.S. Trade Representative Mickey Kantor declined to comment when they arrived at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kantor asks for publication of negligent firms: Latief
Kantor asks for publication of negligent firms: Latief JAKARTA (JP): U.S. Trade Representative Mickey Kantor asked yesterday for publication of the names of negligent firms during his informal talk with Indonesian Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief. During the talk at the minister's office, Latief briefed Kantor on the improving labor conditions in Indonesia.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Chinese president gets warm welcome
Chinese president gets warm welcome KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Chinese President Jiang Zemin was given a warm welcome in Malaysia yesterday at the start of a four-day visit, the first by a leader of China's communist party to this Southeast Asian nation. Jiang was given a 21-gun salute at Parliament Square where he was officially welcomed by King Ja'afar Tuanku Abdul Rahman and Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Retreat of a different kind
Retreat of a different kind The Dinner Theater Restaurant at the Hailai International Executive Club, in the Ancol recreation park, is enriching its program of daily cultural performances at 20:00 and 21:00 in a bid to make the evening more enjoyable for APEC delegates and other foreign visitors. "We stage four to five traditional dances each evening, Irwan Yusman said, an executive of the Hailai.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kasiyadi takes over PGA lead by two
Kasiyadi takes over PGA lead by two JAKARTA (JP): Kasiyadi, who rewrote golf history in the country by becoming the first local golfer to ever win the Indonesia Open Golf Championship on March 1989, took over the lead at the 1994 PGA Tugu Pratama by two strokes after the halfway mark of the event yesterday.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
'The Client' has trouble with adaptation
'The Client' has trouble with adaptation By Sean Cole JAKARTA (JP): The Client couldn't lose. After John Grisham's first two Mega Bestsellers" (The Firm and The Pelican Brief) were turned into movies, everyone predicted that The Client had no chance of failing. Of course they were right. The book itself has been translated into 31 languages and has sold over 60 million copies.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sniffer dogs are not pets
Sniffer dogs are not pets The American delegation to the APEC meeting has brought in two sniffer dogs trained to detect bombs as part of the White House security arrangements. The Jakarta International Hilton Hotel, where President Bill Clinton will be staying along with the huge American delegation, has made an exception to its "no pets on the premises" rule. Hilton public relations chief Andra Djajadiningrat said the "dogs are not pets" but part of the security for the delegation.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI names lifters for world meet
RI names lifters for world meet JAKARTA (JP): Lifters from the National men's team who failed to make the trip to Hiroshima's Asian Games last month have been trained to don the national colors at the world weight lifting championships in Ankara next week.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist), Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio, Monday to Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sunday from 12:30 p.m.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Clipping contest for students
Clipping contest for students JAKARTA: Twenty high school students from various provinces in Indonesia yesterday vied for top places in the Sixth National Newspaper Clipping Competition held by the Ministry of Education and Culture. Director General of Basic and Middle Level Education Z.A. Achmady said the two-day competition was organized in conjunction with the Pancasila Sanctity Celebration Day. He said that the competition is meant to raise the spirit of patriotism among Indonesian students.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Collusion and bureaucracy
Collusion and bureaucracy Economic guru Prof. Soemitro Djojohadikusumo has spoken out sharply against the practice of collusion between government officials and conglomerates. Our senior economist admits that collusion occurs everywhere, even in industrially advanced countries. This, however, is no excuse for tolerating the practice. This kind of statement is actually nothing new.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Moderate rise in state budget still feasible: House members
Moderate rise in state budget still feasible: House members JAKARTA (JP): A moderate 15 to 20 percent rise in the 1995-96 state budget is still feasible despite the government's grim outlook on domestic resources, say members of the Budgetary Commission of the House of Representatives (DPR). Speaking at the conclusion of a four-day preliminary deliberation on the state budget for 1995-96, all of the commission's four factions agreed that there is still much room for budget expansion.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
S'pore concerned for environment
S'pore concerned for environment We refer to Carl Chairul's article in the Oct. 31, 1994 issue of The Jakarta Post entitled Singapore's complaint. Mr. Chairul's letter had suggested that while Singapore complains of the haze, Singapore had not shown a similar level of concern for other issues such illegal dumping, illegal mining and destruction of mangroves. Environmental issues raised by Mr.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC album
APEC album Photo A: Bolkiah JP/msa FIRST TO ARRIVE: Brunei leader Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (center) is escorted by Indonesian Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat (right) to the VIP lounge at the Halim Perdanakusuma Airport. Yesterday, Sultan Bolkiah became the first APEC leader to arrive for the leadership meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m TV Series: Kubuto 3:05 Langka dan Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:00 School Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Science Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Economic Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Karya Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Nusantara Star 9:00 World News 9:30 Quiz: Siapa Dia 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: The Perlic Of Pauline Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rafidah forgets she is a woman
Rafidah forgets she is a woman "How do you feel being the only female among the all-male ministers in the APEC meetings?" The question was hurled by a journalist at Malaysia's International Trade and Industry Minister Rafidah Aziz upon her arrival at the Soekarno-Hatta airport yesterday.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN retains some control over APEC's direction
ASEAN retains some control over APEC's direction By Endy Bayuni JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is retaining some influence over the direction the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum is taking, but it may eventually have to give up that privilege if the forum continues to expand its membership.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
China to maintain peace in Asia
China to maintain peace in Asia KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): China yesterday promised to make "unswerving" and "unremitting" efforts to maintain peace and stability in Asia and the world at large, which remains wary of Beijing's role as an emerging superpower. "Our goal is to enable our people to live a fairly comfortable life by the end of the century and to catch up with an average developed country by the middle of the next century," visiting Chinese President Jiang Zemin said.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
TMII essay writing contest
TMII essay writing contest The Ministry of Information and the management of the Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park (TMII) are holding an essay writing contest in celebration of the 20th anniversary of TMII. The theme of the essay is the sense of belonging to TMII and Indonesian culture. The essay, to be submitted to the committee, should be published by any Indonesian mass media form or news agency during the period of Dec. 1 and Feb. 28, 1995.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Technical alumni reunion
Technical alumni reunion Alumni of the National Technical Academy (ATN) will hold a reunion at Horison Hotel, North Jakarta, on Dec. 11. The reunion will be held in conjunction with the commemoration of the 44th anniversary of ATN, the oldest private technical academy in the country. Information will be gathered at the reunion in an effort to aid the expansion of ATN's programs. The academy has three schools and three diploma programs with 7,000 students.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto to open int'l health congress in Bali
Soeharto to open int'l health congress in Bali JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is scheduled to open the seventh international congress of the World Federation of Public Health Association in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Dec. 4. Kusdinar Achmad, a member of the organizing committee, told The Jakarta Post yesterday that about 1,000 representatives of public health associations from 60 countries are expected to take part in the five-day conference.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC: Between optimism and pessimism
APEC: Between optimism and pessimism By Bob S. Hadiwinata BANDUNG (JP): The meeting of 18 world leaders in Bogor on Nov. 15 is pivotal in that it serves as a test case on how far the Asia-Pacific countries are willing to go in setting up order under increasingly cut-throat global economic conditions. Great hopes are pinned on the success of the APEC summit in creating investment liberalization and free trade area for the entire Asia-Pacific region.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Garbage fee collection
Garbage fee collection In the first ten months of this year, garbage fee collections in West Jakarta reached only Rp 365 million (US$168,000), far below the target of Rp 1.5 billion, an official said. Zainal Husein, head of the mayoralty's sanitary office, told the Antara news agency that the fee collection, 20 percent of which goes to the City Revenue Office, reached only Rp 400 million last year as compared to the target of Rp 700 million.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Workers demands met after 4-day strike
Workers demands met after 4-day strike JAKARTA (JP): After four days of striking, workers from PT Dunia Popular Textile, a textile and garment factory on Jl. Muara Karang in North Jakarta, had their demands met by the company's management yesterday. Around 150 employees of the company went on strike Monday demanding that the company pay Rp 800 (36 US cents) per day for their transportation expenses and also extra payment for night shift workers.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
KL lifts ban on travel to Jerusalem
KL lifts ban on travel to Jerusalem KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The authorities here said they would broaden a policy that had allowed only Moslems to visit Jerusalem to include followers of all religions, the local press reported yesterday. Malaysia has no diplomatic ties with Israel, and the first breakthrough on travel between the two countries came last month, when Kuala Lumpur announced that only Moslems would be permitted to visit Jerusalem.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dizzying salaries
Dizzying salaries The Jakarta Post Nov. 4, 1994 issue reported on its first page that, in Singapore, government ministers' annual salaries would raise from S$600,000 to S$800,000. The Straits Times Nov. 1, 1994 tells us the median income of all Singaporeans is S$1,500 per month viz S$18,000 per year. Undeterred, Singapore made its case for high salaries with its usual energy and passion.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI's first plane makes its debut
RI's first plane makes its debut BANDUNG, West Java (JP): President Soeharto inaugurated the country's first domestically-designed medium-range commuter plane in a roll-out ceremony coinciding with the nationwide commemoration of Heroes Day yesterday. "The rolling out of the N-250 today depicts that we are following up on our national heroes' struggle for independence 49 years ago," Soeharto said in his speech during the ceremony, which was attended by Mrs. Tien Soeharto, Vice President and Mrs.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
More clean water in Sorong
More clean water in Sorong SORONG, Irian Jaya: A Rp 6 billion clean water facility project is now under construction here. Antara news agency reported that the project is financed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD). Aditya Wasita, an official of the Irian Jaya chapter of public works ministry, said that the project was started in 1992-1993 fiscal year and will be completed in 1996-1997 fiscal year.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hillary Clinton to visit C. Java
Hillary Clinton to visit C. Java It is now almost confirmed that U.S. First Lady Hillary Clinton will be traveling to Central Java., while her husband gets down to APEC business. Mrs. Clinton is expected in Yogyakarta where she will visit a state primary school and then go to nearby Muntilan where she will inspect a village medical center. She will also tour the famed ancient Borobudur Buddhist temple and the Prambanan Hindu temple.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
What does Indonesia get out of the APEC forum?
What does Indonesia get out of the APEC forum? JAKARTA (JP): Behind the glamor of the international publicity for chairing the APEC and its conferences, what does Indonesia get out of the forum? That appears to be the question which many laymen, and some politicians, are asking nowadays as the APEC conferences are dominating television news and newspaper headlines every day. Anyone looking for tangible benefits from APEC and its conferences can probably forget it.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
The close friend of 'Si Doel' goes home
The close friend of 'Si Doel' goes home JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian born Nand Kumar, 30, whose employment as a supporting actor in the local television serial Si Doel Anak Sekolahan (Doel, the School Boy) was against the Indonesian Labor Law, returned to his homeland last night. "Nand Kumar was ordered to leave Indonesia because he violated his work permit," Director General of Immigration Roni Sikap Sinuraya said yesterday.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Free trade must not sacrifice the poor: NGOs
Free trade must not sacrifice the poor: NGOs By T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): A regional free trade zone in the Asia Pacific region is okay but not at the expense of marginal groups, such as workers and the poor people, says a spokesman for a forum of Indonesian non-government organizations (NG0s).
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta beautified for APEC
Jakarta beautified for APEC From Neraca Jakarta is being beautified to welcome the APEC meeting scheduled for Nov. 14-15, 1994. Richly decorative banners and colorful flowers are strategically placed along major roads of the city. For every big event Jakarta is richly decorated to make it look pleasant. I wish Jakarta could be attractive all the time, whether there is an event on or not.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S., Japan agree to new car, glass talks
U.S., Japan agree to new car, glass talks JAKARTA (Reuter): The United States and Japan agreed here yesterday to resume talks aimed at opening Tokyo's prized car market and decided to try again to strike a long-awaited glass deal. U.S. Trade Representative Mickey Kantor secured the commitment to new negotiations after a two-hour meeting with his Japanese counterpart, Ryutaro Hashimoto. "Our meeting was very positive," said Kantor.