Archive: 12 November 1994
70 articles found
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Politically motivated aid a mistake: Kissinger
Politically motivated aid a mistake: Kissinger JAKARTA (JP): Dr. Henry Kissinger sees no harm in the United States' plan to raise human rights issues during President Bill Clinton's visit to Indonesia but decries any sanction related to the issues. "If our President is talking to Indonesian leaders, I think there's nothing wrong with him stating his views.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Journalists, media readers sue Minister of Information
Journalists, media readers sue Minister of Information JAKARTA (JP): One thousand, one hundred and thirty-two Indonesians, consisting of journalists, press employees and mass media subscribers, yesterday filed two lawsuits against Minister of Information Harmoko for revoking the publishing licenses of three Indonesian magazines.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Free trade deadline not certain: Keating
Free trade deadline not certain: Keating SYDNEY (AFP): Australia is not taking it for granted that APEC leaders will agree on a deadline for regional free trade next week, Prime Minister Paul Keating said yesterday. Australia's priority, however, would be to secure a political commitment to free trade at the meeting of leaders from 18 Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies in Bogor, Indonesia on Tuesday, he said.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Battered at home, Clinton heads for Asia
Battered at home, Clinton heads for Asia WASHINGTON (Reuter): Battered at home, President Bill Clinton headed to Asia yesterday to preach the virtues of free trade in hopes his appearance on the world stage will burnish his image in America. Still shell-shocked from Tuesday elections in which opposition Republicans seized Congress from his Democrats, Clinton was to leave the mess behind for 10 days on a trip centered around the Asia-Pacific Economic Conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, next week.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Media lose some freedom
Media lose some freedom JAKARTA (JP): The APEC conference organizers have tightened the security around the Jakarta Convention Center, specially around the meeting rooms. If during the Senior Officials Meetings journalists were still free to roam around and mingle with officials, during the ministerial meeting, their access have been limited.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Adianto to challenge Smyslov in six-round duel
Adianto to challenge Smyslov in six-round duel JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one chess player Utut Adianto will challenge former world champion Vassili Smyslov in a five- day, six-round duel at the Kelapa Gading Sports Club, North Jakarta. The match between the Indonesian grand master and the 1957- 1958 world champion is scheduled to start on Nov. 21 at 14.30 in the Janur room of the club. Smyslov, a co-founder of the prestigious Soviet School of Chess, will arrive here on Nov.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
UKI opens new faculty
UKI opens new faculty The Indonesian Christian University has officially launched its School of Social and Political Sciences, which has three, degree courses: international relations, communication studies and public administration studies. Tunggul Sirait, rector of the University, said on Wednesday the launching of the new school is in line with the Minister of Education and Culture's Decree, No. 097/D/0/1994.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sixty-five army generals officially enter their retirement
Sixty-five army generals officially enter their retirement JAKARTA (JP): Sixty five army generals officially went into retirement in a ceremony marking the end of their military careers at the National Military Academy in Magelang, Central Java, yesterday. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Wismoyo Arismunandar presided over the ceremony which was also attended by Armed Forces Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung, Antara reported. Most of the retired generals graduated from the same academy in the early 1960s.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Trucks told to avoid toll roads
Trucks told to avoid toll roads Truck drivers who normally use the city's toll roads will have to be extra patient during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conferences as the facility will be closed to them virtually the whole day on Tuesday when APEC leaders head for Bogor for their meeting.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Clinton calls for lifting trades barriers with Asia
Clinton calls for lifting trades barriers with Asia WASHINGTON (AFP): President Bill Clinton said Thursday America's success in the 21st century depends on tearing down trade barriers with Latin America and Asia and preparing U.S. workers to meet the competition. Groundwork for dropping trade barriers will be laid at next week's APEC summit in Indonesia, the Summit of the Americas in Miami in December and with Congressional approval of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, he said.
Sat, 12 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.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kasiyadi extends lead at PGA tourney
Kasiyadi extends lead at PGA tourney JAKARTA (JP): Overnight sole leader, Indonesia's Kasiyadi, kept his cool to extend the lead by five strokes for an eight- under par-208 after the third round of the Tugu Pratama PGA championship at Bumi Serpong Damai near here yesterday. The Surabaya-based golfer toured the round with nine consecutive pars and bogeying on the tenth before birdieing the 13th and the last three holes for a three-under par-69.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI plane delivers aid to Afghanistan
RI plane delivers aid to Afghanistan LOGAR, Afghanistan (AFP): Indonesia sent a military transport plane carrying 30 tons of Red Cross medical supplies to strife torn Kabul yesterday. "We are very happy that our aircraft landed safely and the first two deliveries of medical supplies have been made," Havid Abdulgani, Indonesian ambassador to Afghanistan told AFP.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hyundai invests in U.S.
Hyundai invests in U.S. SEOUL (AFP): Hyundai Electronics America (HEA) has bought a subsidiary of AT and T Co. in the largest direct investment by a South Korean firm in the United States, a company spokesman said here yesterday. HEA, the U.S. subsidiary of Hyundai Electronics Industries Co. of the Hyundai (business) Group, acquired NCR-Microelectronic Products Division (NCR-MPD), its patents and some trade marks for more than US$300 million.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Catur Yasa carves out role in Indonesian development
Catur Yasa carves out role in Indonesian development The scope of PT Catur Yasa's projects, spanning such diverse sectors as construction, energy, telecommunications and agro- industry, crisscrosses the numerous islands in the Indonesian archipelago.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) slightly improved yesterday, with a number of issues recovering in active trading. However, the market's indices slightly declined. The JSX Composite Index closed almost unchanged at 513.37, as compared to 513.91 the previous day. The GTDBS-50 Index also inched down to close at 122.08 against 122.80.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Workshop on the environment
Workshop on the environment JAKARTA: A local environmental group, the Yayasan Laut Lestari Indonesia (YLLI) is holding a workshop on fauna, flora and the sea beginning yesterday and lasting through Nov. 15 in Pulau Air, one of the Seribu Islands, North Jakarta. Rampant illegal fishing activities prompted the YLLI to organize the workshop, YLLI chairman Elshinta Suyoso said in a statement.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia ready to answer human rights questions
Indonesia ready to answer human rights questions JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is prepared to answer questions about human rights observation if they are raised during the visit here by U.S. President Bill Clinton. Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas told reporters he believed the issue would not be raised at the APEC forum but more likely during the bilateral meeting Clinton will have with President Soeharto.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Caltex and Shell protest forex policy
Caltex and Shell protest forex policy MANILA (AFP): Caltex Petroleum Corp. and Royal Dutch Shell Petroleum Corp. subsidiaries in the Philippines yesterday protested the abolition of a special dollar allocation for oil imports, saying this will seriously affect operating costs and planned investments. Caltex (Philippines) Inc. said it would have to double to US$80 million its monthly payment for crude oil, while Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC ministers adopt investment code
APEC ministers adopt investment code JAKARTA (Agencies): Ministers of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum yesterday adopted an investment code after the United States dropped its earlier objections to three of the 12-point principles only hours before the meeting began. Although the investment principles are not binding for APEC's 18 members, U.S. officials said yesterday that they still committed members to further liberalization.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
24-hour snack bar
24-hour snack bar JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Convention Center, venue of the APEC conferences, has opened a 24-hour snack bar, knowing that some of the delegates and journalists from countries with different time zones will be working round the clock. The canteen's menu ranges from the local fare nasi goreng (fried rice) and bubur ayam (chicken rice porridge) to the more international fast food items such as spaghetti and assorted sandwiches.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Does APEC bode well or ill?
Does APEC bode well or ill? 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.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Elephants strike again in Riau
Elephants strike again in Riau PEKANBARU, Riau: Around 40 elephants have rampaged through 14 hectares of rubber plantation in Tanjung Beludu village, Pasir Penyu district, in Riau, destroying three-year-old rubber trees. Since the animals belong to a species which has to be preserved, residents of the village can only try to chase them away with noise. Antara news agency reported that the frequency of elephant attacks is on the rise in Riau lately.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
In case of a power cut PLN ready with backups
In case of a power cut PLN ready with backups By Frits Pangemanan JAKARTA (JP): The State Electricity Company (PLN), currently facing public wrath for raising rates beginning this month, does not want to take any risk of power outages during the APEC meetings here and in Bogor.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto urges faster trade liberalization
Soeharto urges faster trade liberalization JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto opened the Sixth Ministerial Meeting of APEC yesterday on a note of hope for an accelerated process of trade and investment liberalization among its 18 member economies.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Media center caters to 'hungry' journalists
Media center caters to 'hungry' journalists By Lenah Susianty & T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): "Do they have telephone lines in Indonesia?" asked an American media establishment planning to send its reporter to cover the APEC conference which President Bill Clinton will attend. To one's ears, this could amount to an insult.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
PBF presents report to ministerial meeting
PBF presents report to ministerial meeting JAKARTA (JP): The Pacific Business Forum (PBF) presented a report yesterday to the APEC ministerial meeting recommending policy changes needed to sustain regional growth in four major areas. One recommendation, considered by many economists as too bold and too ambitious, calls for free trade and investment liberalization in APEC economies for its developed members by 2002 and for all its members by the year 2010.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Shaw clocks fastest in Formula Asia trial
Shaw clocks fastest in Formula Asia trial JAKARTA (JP): Hong Kong's David Shaw overcame the slippery track to clock the fastest time in yesterday's non-qualifying practice for today's and tomorrow's Formula Asia races in Zhuhai, China. Shaw, who looked poised to wrap up the Formula Asia championship series with a victory in China, completed the 4.1km track of Zhuhai circuit in one minute 52.81 seconds, averaging 134.03kmh.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m Sports: "Tennis W.T.A" 3:30 Film 4:30 Cultural Program 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 Lemhanas 8:05 TV Drama: Hati Yang Mendua 9:00 World News 9:30 Music: Selekta Pop 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: The Final Sanction Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Consensus mechanism of APEC forum questioned
Consensus mechanism of APEC forum questioned JAKARTA (JP): The consensus mechanism of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum has come under much scrutiny, with member countries suggesting several interpretations of the heralded decision making process.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kuwaitis still don't trust Iraqi regime
Kuwaitis still don't trust Iraqi regime KUWAIT (Reuter): Kuwaiti businessmen gave mixed reviews yesterday to Iraq's formal recognition of the emirate, with some foreseeing economic gains but others saying Baghdad cannot be trusted. "This is a very important move towards normalizing the economic atmosphere," said former oil minister Ali al-Baghli. "Of course we don't believe (Iraqi President) Saddam Hussein.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
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. (in English). * All Saints' Anglican Church (opposite The Aryaduta Jakarta), Jl. Arif Rahman Hakim No. 5, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. ; at G.K.I. Pondok Indah at 6 p.m.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia will sue if Britain stops loan: PM Mahathir
Malaysia will sue if Britain stops loan: PM Mahathir KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday his government may sue if Britain stops payment on a concessionary loan for the controversial Pergau dam. "If they don't pay they would be breaking a contract," Mahathir told reporters after Chinese President Jiang Zemin delivered a speech on Beijing's foreign policy.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Senators to attend talks in Malaysia
Senators to attend talks in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The largest delegation of U.S. senators to visit Malaysia will attend a Pacific Dialog Conference that begins this weekend in Penang, the U.S. Embassy said yesterday. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will address the conference, which will provide an opportunity for the senators to exchange views with Asian government officials and business leaders about regional security and economic issues.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Public works office criticized by council
Public works office criticized by council JAKARTA (JP): A member of the City Council criticized the city public works office yesterday for poorly supervising the construction of a number of roads and other projects. Bandjar Marpaung, chairman of the City Council's Commission D, which handles development affairs, said that the supervision by the City Public Work office is getting lax.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Canadian, local firms to sign accord
Canadian, local firms to sign accord JAKARTA (JP): Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien is expected here Monday to witness the signing of an agreement between Canadian and Indonesian parties on an air traffic control project. The president and chief executive officer of Hughes Asia/Pacific, John E. Kohler, said here yesterday that he will sign the agreement with an executive of Hughes Canada, Paul Austin, and Indonesian Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Aussies help RI fight fires
Aussies help RI fight fires JAKARTA: A team of six Australian fire fighting experts will arrive over the weekend to advise Indonesia in its battle against forest fires, the Australian Embassy says in a statement. The team, along with Phil Koperberg, Commissioner of the New South Wales Bush Fire Service, met with Australian Minister for Development Cooperation Gordon Bilney in Canberra, the statement said on Thursday.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI, Chile sign investment pact
RI, Chile sign investment pact JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas (right) and his Chilean counterpart, Jose Miguel Insulza (left), yesterday signed a joint declaration, marking the start of bilateral investment relations between the two countries. In the declaration, both countries agreed on the importance of the private sector's involvement in development and the need to increase productivity, to accelerate transfer of technology and to step up economic relations.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Clinton's Asian trip
Clinton's Asian trip President Bill Clinton's theme of putting the economy first takes him to Indonesia this week for the second annual Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting. APEC is an 18-member group of Pacific Rim countries that includes China and Japan. On the agenda is a proposal to create by 2020 the world's largest free-trade and investment zone -- a dramatic symbol of America's tilt toward soaring opportunities in Asia and away from the enervated economies of Western Europe.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Designers go APEC
Designers go APEC Indonesian fashion designers have caught the APEC bug, and for a good reason too, given the current talks about free trade. Ghea Sukasah, Poppy Dharsono and Ramli yesterday had the chance to present some of their collections to the wives of the ministers attending the APEC conference. "It is an honor for me. I hope the international world will like our culture and fabric more," said Ghea, who is well known for her tie-dye (jumputan) creations.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dealing with the press
Dealing with the press With the strike of a gong the APEC ministerial meeting, to be followed by a conference of APEC's heads of government on Tuesday, was officially opened by President Soeharto yesterday. But it would be an illusion to believe that only the APEC conference, or the ensuing bilateral meetings among the participating government officials have come under the glare of the television spotlights and the watchful eyes of the thousands of journalists who have come for the meeting.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang residents lack water
Tangerang residents lack water TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of families in Benda district, Tangerang, are complaining about severe water shortages. Due to the limited availability of piped water, residents are forced to spend extra money to obtain enough water for their daily needs. Vendors sell water for Rp 150 per 20 liters. Residents contacted by The Jakarta Post said most wells in the area have water which is yellowish in color and undrinkable.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Garuda links Surabaya, HK
Garuda links Surabaya, HK JAKARTA (JP): The country's flag carrier Garuda has increased its service linking Surabaya in East Java with Singapore and Hong Kong, by operating Airbus 300-600 aircraft once a week. Garuda considers the new route, opened since last Tuesday, to be a promising line as trading between Surabaya and Hong Kong continues to grow steadily.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Defendant retracts statement made before police
Defendant retracts statement made before police JAKARTA (JP): One of seven defendants being tried for allegedly arranging a gambling den with noted youth organization figure, Yorrys Raweyai, retracted his preliminary statement made before police in West Jakarta District Court.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians of Chinese descent
Indonesians of Chinese descent From Media Indonesia I am very concerned over the report published in Media Indonesia Nov. 2, 1994 about the 12 thousand Indonesian citizens of Chinese descent whose citizenship still has to be clarified.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lontar Foundation launches new book
Lontar Foundation launches new book The Lontar Foundation, in cooperation with Alumni Majalah Tempo, will launch a new book by Goenawan Mohamad in the Ruang Pamer Utama (the main exhibit room) of the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center on Sunday at 7 p.m. The book titled Sidelines: Thought Pieces from Tempo Magazine is a collection of essays by Mohamad's column Catatan Pinggir of the defunct Tempo magazine.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC exodus begins
APEC exodus begins Many toll roads leading out of Jakarta were congested yesterday as residents of the capital rushed to leave town for an extended holiday, courtesy of APEC. Some of them appeared to be heading for Bogor, the venue of the APEC leadership meeting. If so, this could somewhat defeat the whole purpose of holidaying away from APEC business. Inns and motels in the Puncak hill resort, a popular getaway for Jakartans further up from Bogor, are reporting brisk business.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Regional security high on APEC forum agenda
Regional security high on APEC forum agenda SEOUL (AFP): Asia-Pacific leaders will discuss post-Cold War regional security and the North Korean nuclear issue when they hold separate one-on-one talks at the APEC forum next week, officials here said. President Kim Young-sam will meet with U.S.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lost baggage
Lost baggage From Suara Pembaruan I would like to relate my experience, flying Singapore Airlines (SQ 017) from Vancouver to Singapore on May 30, 1994 and the next flight (SQ 154) to Jakarta on June 1, 1994. I took two pieces of luggage with me on those flights. When I arrived at Soekarno-Hatta airport I could not find my luggage with tag No BAH CGKSQ25089. I contacted Singapore Airlines in Vancouver immediately, and was told that my luggage was sent on the same flight.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Clinton promises to pursue human rights in Indonesia
Clinton promises to pursue human rights in Indonesia By Sue Kendall WASHINGTON (AFP): President Bill Clinton said on Thursday he will pursue human rights issues when he visits Indonesia next week for the APEC leadership meeting, but he will do so in private bilateral meetings. "I don't think we have to choose between increasing trade and fostering human rights and open societies," Clinton said in a speech at Georgetown University.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC ministers shy away from deadline plan
APEC ministers shy away from deadline plan JAKARTA (JP): Ministers of the Sixth Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum expressed their resounding support for trade liberalization yesterday, but fell short of asserting a common deadline for the process. "Liberalization of trade and investment supported by development cooperation is the effective way to bring about prosperity in our region," said Indonesia's Coordinating Minister of Trade and Industry Hartarto, who chairs the conference.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Main contractor for Oasis Square
Main contractor for Oasis Square PT Total Bangun Persada (TBP) has been chosen as the main contractor for the construction of the Rp 250 billion (US$113 million) Oasis Square project on Jl. Kalilio, Senen, Central Jakarta. An agreement for the appointment of PT Total Bangun Persada was signed by its president, Komajaya, and Yan Mogi, the president of PT Sumbermitra Sarana Realtindo, the project's developer.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Former 'Tempo' reporters hired by American media
Former 'Tempo' reporters hired by American media JAKARTA (JP): American media establishments covering the APEC conferences and the leadership meeting have found a pool of talented local reporters to help them do some of the legwork. Around a dozen journalists displaced by the banning of Tempo news weekly in June have been hired by American networks, mostly as their liaison officers or "fixers".
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Make way! The int'l media circus has come to town
Make way! The int'l media circus has come to town By Lenah Susianty & T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): The international media circus has come to town. As the Indonesian saying goes, where there is sugar there are ants; and where the news is big, there are bound to be journalists. Lots of them. The APEC conference now underway has drawn well over 1,000 foreign journalists into Indonesia, some coming as part of the entourage of their leaders.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Leading world crossers to lock horns today
Leading world crossers to lock horns today JAKARTA (JP): Thirteen leading world competitors will lock horns in the fourth and final leg of the Lucky Strike International Motocross Championships due to start today at the Raffles Village track in Cibubur, East Jakarta. And if their behavior during Wednesday's practice session is any indication they won't be going into the battle of honor unprepared.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Six children leave for S'pore
Six children leave for S'pore Six of the brightest children of the Tiara Putra Foundation are scheduled to leave tomorrow for Singapore for a three-day visit, an executive of the foundation said. Chairperson of the foundation, Mrs. Halimah Bambang Trihadmodjo, daughter-in-law of President Soeharto, said besides visiting various recreation areas, the children will visit Singapore's Bedok North Primary School where they will observe school activities.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Thoughts from Tempo emerge in book
Thoughts from Tempo emerge in book The Lontar Foundation, in cooperation with Alumni Majalah Tempo, will host tomorrow the launching of Sidelines: Thought Pieces from Tempo Magazine, collection of articles by Goenawan Mohamad from the column Catatan Pinggir. The launching will be held in Ruang Pameran Utama of Taman Ismail Marzuki starting at 7 p.m.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Another 'Westerling'
Another 'Westerling' One day the Dutch ordered all male inhabitants of Payakumbuh in West Sumatra, to sit close to the bridge on the broad terraces leading down to the river Batang Agam. An important announcement was going to be made. After everybody was seated, eagerly awaiting the news, the Dutch soldiers suddenly machine gunned them from the bridge. The men tumbled over each other into the river.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Taxi flees with my belongings
Taxi flees with my belongings From Pos Kota On Saturday, Oct. 31, 1994 I arrived at Soekarno-Hatta airport from Tokyo by Philippine Airlines at about 8 p.m. After clearing my luggage, I took a taxi to Terminal A to buy a Sempati Air ticket to Manado for the following day. It was a President taxi. Unfortunately the ticket office had already closed. Then I moved to Bouraq, only to find it had closed too. So I hurried back to Terminal E. I asked the driver to wait while I booked a ticket.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
A call for cooperation
A call for cooperation I have enjoyed reading the wide views on colonialism recently expressed by Mr. Richardson, Mr. de Kort, Mr. de Jong, and lately Ms. Nanny Djali. The degree of emotion raised by this debate among all the writers indicates that strong feelings about this topic still exist, nearly half a century after its apparent end in Indonesia.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Purwoto refutes statements on Kedung Ombo case
Purwoto refutes statements on Kedung Ombo case JAKARTA (JP): Former chief justice Purwoto Suhadi Gandasubrata says statements regarding the Kedung Ombo land dispute by several legal experts in the mass media recently are groundless. "I am deeply concerned that most legal experts here are incorrectly criticizing the latest Supreme Court decision," Purwoto said at a transfer of post party for the Indonesian chief justice at the Horison Hotel in North Jakarta on Thursday night.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Church prays for successful meeting
Church prays for successful meeting The Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI), on behalf of all churches in the country, said yesterday that it is praying for the APEC leaders gathering in Indonesia to discuss the future of the region, home to over half of the world's population.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
City Hall urged to review agrement on land barter
City Hall urged to review agrement on land barter JAKARTA (JP): Three political factions at the City Council have urged the city administration to review its ruilslag (Dutch term used for land barter agreement) system in an effort to stop the city from losing any more of its property. The ruling Golkar faction stated on Thursday that the city administration should create a visual information system to control its property.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Japanese aid for fish auction center
Japanese aid for fish auction center SORONG, Irian Jaya: The fish auction center currently under construction in Kaimana, Fak-Fak regency, Irian Jaya, is 90 percent completed, J. Becky Rahawarin, the project officer for the center, said. The Rp 2.2 billion (US$1 million) project is being carried out under financial assistance from the Japanese government through the Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Int'l partners join Catur Yasa in major projects
Int'l partners join Catur Yasa in major projects PT Catur Yasa will share center stage with top international partners this week as it participates in signing ceremonies for two major projects which will carry on operations well into the next century.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Trumpet blows wind of change into Eric Awuy's life
Trumpet blows wind of change into Eric Awuy's life By Debra H. Yatim JAKARTA (JP): Why would a 14-year old boy, very much into playing jazz and heavy metal rock with his own band, gradually turn into a classical trumpet player? In Eric Awuy's case it was a purely lucky coincidence. Lucky for Indonesia, that is, because Eric is currently the only trumpet player of international caliber that this nation has. Tomorrow afternoon (Sunday Nov.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jeewon first Korean company to enter JSX
Jeewon first Korean company to enter JSX JAKARTA (JP): Byung-Soo Park, Chairman of the Seoul-based Jeewon Group, a leading manufacturer of car stereos and satellite video receivers, feels proud in his current visit to Indonesia. Park will be one of 40 Korean businessmen who will be guests at a luncheon meeting to be held at the Shangri-La Hotel on Sunday to honor President Kim Young-sam.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC wives take a tour of Jakarta
APEC wives take a tour of Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The host committee has organized an elaborate program for the wives of the ministers attending the APEC conference. But only four took up the offer of a city tour yesterday. They were Lee McLaren, the wife of Canadian trade minister, Rosalind Burdon (wife of New Zealand's trade minister), Takeko Kono (wife of Japan's foreign minister) and Edith Quellet (wife of Canada's foreign minister).
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Human resources key to Catur Yasa's growth
Human resources key to Catur Yasa's growth PT Catur Yasa has long recognized the importance of improving human resources in facilitating the efficient running of its operations. The company's programs for training and education of employees were established 10 years ago, preceding the Indonesian government's campaign for upgrading human resources to meet the increased competitiveness of the global business market.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's textile exports recover from setbacks
Indonesia's textile exports recover from setbacks JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's exports of textiles and textile products are recovering, after decreasing in the first half of the year, an executive of the Indonesian Textile Association said yesterday. "The recovery trend seems to be continuing because our records indicate textile exports are increasing in the last quarter of the year.