Archive: 9 November 1994
75 articles found
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
KL anxious about RI commitment
KL anxious about RI commitment KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Developed nations should honor the promise made more than two years ago to help developing countries sustain the environment, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Supreme Court criticized for changing ruling
Supreme Court criticized for changing ruling JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court's decision to reverse its own ruling on the Kedung Ombo land dispute is coming under fire from prominent experts in law and public figures.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: AwardsTOURISM AWARDS: Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication Joop Ave presents the Adikarya Award to Stanley Allison (left) for his dedication to the development of tourism in Indonesia. The award was presented recently at the commemoration of Hari Bhakti Parpostel l994.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Fire razes seven houses
Fire razes seven houses Seven houses located just behind the Italian Embassy on Jl. Pasuruan, Central Jakarta, went up in flames on Monday.Witnesses said an electric short circuit is believed to have caused the fire.They said the fire broke out at 9.30 pm on Monday from house No.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Leave the birds alone
Leave the birds aloneFrom Suara KaryaIt's unfortunate that many trees growing in Bandung city, West Java, in the 1960s and 1970s have vanished. And at the same time many bird species are no longer seen.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Open forum to discuss APEC future path
Open forum to discuss APEC future path JAKARTA (JP): Economists, businessmen, scholars and officials will gather at a one-day open discussion at the Dai-Ichi Hotel here on Nov.14 to discuss the future direction of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
City Hall won't be closed during APEC
City Hall won't be closed during APEC Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday City Hall will be open and that some of its personnel will be on the job during the Nov. 14 and 15 holiday.The two-day holiday was declared by the government on Monday in an effort to ease traffic jams during the APEC...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Humpuss, Detroit sign agreement
Humpuss, Detroit sign agreement JAKARTA (JP): After nearly 12 months of negotiations, a U.S. heavy-duty diesel engine manufacturer, Detroit Diesel Corporation, yesterday appointed an affiliate of the Humpuss Group to act as its sole distributor in Indonesia.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Soeharto goes over fine details of Bogor meeting
Soeharto goes over fine details of Bogor meeting BOGOR, West Java (JP): President Soeharto went thoroughly over the details of next week's APEC leadership meeting at the Bogor Presidential Palace once again yesterday, checking on even the smallest details to ensure perfection.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Indonesian society in Buchori's eyes
Indonesian society in Buchori's eyes M. Buchori, Sketches of Indonesian Society, Jakarta The Jakarta Post and IKIP Muhammadiyah Jakarta Press November 1994. 176 pages. JAKARTA (JP): This book, a collection of essays previously published in The Jakarta Post daily, is absolutely enjoyable to read.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
High inflation rate
High inflation rate The inflation rate last month was considerably high and it is feared that we could end up with a two digit inflation rate by the turn of the year.That is the reason why President Soeharto summoned a number of ministers recently, to see what they can do to stop the pace of...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
TV Today
TV TodayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Prince Valliant 3:05 Music 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music Contest: Asia Bagus 8:05...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Bootleggers invade dry Brunei
Bootleggers invade dry Brunei BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (Reuter): Bootleggers are invading the tiny Moslem sultanate of Brunei which maintains a strict ban on alcohol, customs officials said yesterday.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
RI sends aid to Afghanistan
RI sends aid to Afghanistan JAKARTA: Indonesia will send 80 tons of medical supplies to Afghanistan for the thousands of war victims now being treated at hospitals in the war-torn country.The medical supplies will be delivered by a Hercules C-130 plane which is scheduled to leave here for Kabul...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
PSSI asks for rematch in Winners
PSSI asks for rematch in Winners JAKARTA (JP): The All-Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) submitted an appeal yesterday to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), concerning the disqualification of Bali-based Gelora Dewata from the Asian Cup Winners Cup quarterfinals for administrative...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
SMEs tables
SMEs tables The role of SMEs in selected Asian Economies Country Number of SMEs SMEs as % of % employed (thousand) all enterprises by SMEs -------------------------------------------- PRC m# 500 98% # 70% Korea m 68 96% 63% Chinese Taipei m 155 96% 79% Indonesia 105 97% 42% Thailand 102 98% 74%...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Free trade proposal reviewed
Free trade proposal reviewed JAKARTA (JP): Senior officials of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum yesterday reviewed a task force proposal calling for trade liberalization in the region by 2020.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
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.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
More pages for newspapers
More pages for newspapers Journalists, eat your hearts out. While most Jakartans enjoy the extended weekend, a number of newspapers in Indonesia will be raising their pages for the APEC coverage, which means more work.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Rights commission opens as usual
Rights commission opens as usual The show must go on at Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights despite the series of APEC meetings and other international events scheduled between Nov. 3 and 15.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
The importance of APEC in the region
The importance of APEC in the regionBy Hadi Soesastro JAKARTA (JP): Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation is a major experiment and it should be seen as such. A failure to appreciate this could jeopardize the still fragile process of community building in the Asia Pacific region.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Can Bogor carve a niche in history books after APEC?
Can Bogor carve a niche in history books after APEC? JAKARTA (JP): The city of Bogor, about one hour's drive from here, is set to play host to a major international event this month -- the gathering of leaders from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
PECC a unique partnership in Asia-Pacific economies
PECC a unique partnership in Asia-Pacific economies JAKARTA (JP): The Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC) is a unique partnership of business, government and research representatives from 22 Asia-Pacific economies.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Rain city gets ready for big meeting
Rain city gets ready for big meetingBy Hidayat Jati BOGOR (JP): This scenic Indonesian city of rain will make its mark in world history once again as it gets ready for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting on Nov.15.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
RI urging to narrow disparity among members
RI urging to narrow disparity among members JAKARTA (JP): As the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum moves to further liberalize trade within the Asia-Pacific region, Indonesia is calling on the advanced and industrialized countries to help narrow the disparity between the rich and poor...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Grady set to win Tugu Pratama golf
Grady set to win Tugu Pratama golf JAKARTA (JP): Australian Wayne Grady is set to regain the Tugu Pratama PGA Championship title he won last year when a field of about 90 golfers tee-off today at Bumi Serpong Damai in Tangerang near here.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
APEC trade liberalization: Towards open regionalism
APEC trade liberalization: Towards open regionalismBy Ippei Yamazawa TOKYO (JP): At the informal Leaders Meeting in Bogor it is expected that the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders will announce a bold trade liberalization program for the APEC member economies.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
World economics, politics taking opposite directions
World economics, politics taking opposite directions JAKARTA (JP): Economic and political trends are leading towards contradictory ends, Henry A. Kissinger, a former U.S. secretary of state, said here yesterday.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Trade facilitation in APEC
Trade facilitation in APECBy Mari Pangestu JAKARTA (JP): The recent reports and emphasis of late on the progress of APEC have focused on the more "meaty" subject of trade liberalization. Since the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) announced their recommendations for achieving trade liberalization in the...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Govt promises to cure cement trading network
Govt promises to cure cement trading network JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad announced here yesterday the government plans to abolish the widely criticized cement marketing system.The minister said the order to review the cement marketing system came directly from President...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Sports achievements
Sports achievementsFrom Media IndonesiaWe are not very happy with the achievements of our sports teams in the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima, Japan. Three of the gold medals won by the Indonesian team were from Badminton event. We are disappointed because they lost in the women's singles.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Ramos to meet Kim, then Clinton
Ramos to meet Kim, then Clinton MANILA (Reuter): President Fidel Ramos will seek wider access for Philippine farm products when he meets South Korean President Kim Young-sam in Manila this week, officials said yesterday.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Asian stocks mostly weaker ahead of U.S. elections
Asian stocks mostly weaker ahead of U.S. elections HONG KONG (Reuter): Asian stocks were mostly weaker yesterday with investors' attention focused on the United States where an imminent rise in interest rates and mid-term elections are causing market jitters.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Tigers on brink of extinction
Tigers on brink of extinction BENGKULU, Southern Sumatra: The population of Sumatran tigers (Pathera Tigris Sumatrae) has sharply declined over the last 10 years.It is feared they will be completely extinct in the coming 10 years.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Jakarta Convention Center no stranger to big events
Jakarta Convention Center no stranger to big eventsBy Lenah Susianty JAKARTA (JP): According to Javanese legend, knight Bandung Bondowoso built 1,000 temples in a single night to win the heart of the beautiful Loro Jonggrang,In Indonesia's contemporary history, PT Indobuilco constructed the...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Demands for low cost houses far outweights current supply
Demands for low cost houses far outweights current supply JAKARTA (JP): Low cost apartments built on Jl. Penjernihan, Central Jakarta, by PT Kuningan Persada are being swamped by potential buyers.Prita Kartika, the apartment building's project architect, said yesterday, "The number of buyers who...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Business meeting planned
Business meeting planned JAKARTA (JP): Humpuss Group, a widely diversified conglomerate, has organized a business meeting next week to explore ways to enhance cooperation and exploit business opportunities within the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) area.The Nov.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
S. Korea's Kim to make state visit
S. Korea's Kim to make state visit JAKARTA (JP): South Korean President Kim Young-sam is expected to arrive Saturday afternoon for a two-day state visit before attending the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting in Bogor next Tuesday.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Taiwan names special envoy for APEC forum
Taiwan names special envoy for APEC forum TAIPEI (AFP): Taiwan yesterday announced that top economic planner Vincent Siew will represent President Lee Teng-hui at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum leaders' summit next week.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Unfamiliar abbreviations creeping into APEC forum
Unfamiliar abbreviations creeping into APEC forumBy Endy Bayuni JAKARTA (JP): In the beginning, there was just APEC ...Now the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, which is entering its sixth year, has created a host of abbreviations, which its officials feel at ease with, but which are...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Optimism on investment code still strong among officials
Optimism on investment code still strong among officials JAKARTA (JP): Senior officials of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum remained upbeat yesterday that they can still hammer out an agreement on investment guidelines in spite of opposition from the United States.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Gunze to make socks here
Gunze to make socks here JAKARTA (JP): Gunze Ltd. of Japan signed a joint venture agreement here yesterday with PT Great River Industries to produce socks with an investment of US$10.2 million.Under the agreement signed by Gunze's president, Yoshiaki Hamura, and Great River's president, Sunjoto...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
City ready to handle flood
City ready to handle flood JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday that as the wet season approaches the city administration is getting ready to deal with floods."I have told related offices to prepare equipment and to intensify flood control offices.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Oil spill in Straits monitored
Oil spill in Straits monitored KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia sent an air force plane yesterday to monitor a palm oil spill from a tanker which hit a rocky islet in the northern Malacca Straits.A Malaysian Maritime Rescue Coordination Center official said the Orion plane was assessing the extent...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Seoul firms set for push into N. Korea
Seoul firms set for push into N. Korea SEOUL (Reuter): South Korean businesses yesterday set out plans to break into the long-frozen North Korean market as the Seoul government prepared to lift its economic embargo on the communist North.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
The role of APEC in sustaining growth in the region
The role of APEC in sustaining growth in the regionBy Djisman S. Simandjuntak JAKARTA (JP): The East Asian miracle and the rise of the North American West Coast in the past didn't just lead to high growth at the two ends of the Pacific.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Ardy, Hariyanto get bye at HK Open
Ardy, Hariyanto get bye at HK Open JAKARTA (JP): World number one Ardy Wiranata and world number four Hariyanto Arbi, will get a bye into the second round in the men's singles of the Hong Kong Open badminton championships, which starts today at the Queen Elizabeth stadium.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Three state firms prepared to sell shares overseas
Three state firms prepared to sell shares overseas JAKARTA (JP): The government is preparing another three state companies to float shares on overseas markets following last month's successful debut of PT Indosat on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Dutch colonialism
Dutch colonialism Mr. de Kort, I remember you. You are the one who wrote that there were no airplanes involved in the battle of Surabaya. How wrong you were!You are the person who, while we were celebrating our "Heroes Day," Nov.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Will she or wont' she?
Will she or wont' she? Authorities and residents in the Central Javanese city of Klaten are still making arrangements for the visit of U.S. first lady Hillary Clinton, although to this day there has been no confirmation of whether or not she will be making the visit.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
China's president visits Singapore
China's president visits Singapore SINGAPORE (AFP): China's President Jiang Zemin arrived in Singapore yesterday for a three-day state visit aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation."I hope that this visit will help increase the understanding and friendship between our two countries...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Yayuk shines in doubles
Yayuk shines in doubles JAKARTA (JP): Yayuk Basuki and Romana Tedjakusuma formed a superb team to clear their first hurdle at the US$100,000 Wismilak Open tennis championships in Surabaya, East Java yesterday.They swept Belgian Nancy Feber and Slovakian Katarina Studenikova 6-3, 6-1.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
City to stage grand jazz festival
City to stage grand jazz festival JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta will once again host a grand jazz festival at the Plaza Timur, Gelora Senayan sport complex between Dec. 1 and 4."I can never get enough of organizing jazz festivals in the country," Ireng Maulana, chairman of the organizing committee, told...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
The role of private sector in APEC forum
The role of private sector in APEC forumBy Lee Tsao Yuan SINGAPORE (JP): A distinctive feature of economic dynamism in the Asia Pacific is that it is driven by the private sector. Thousands of businesses have taken advantage of the progressive lowering of trade barriers and of the relaxation of...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The price's downward direction continued on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with most shares losing ground in light trading.The JSX Composite Index declined for the third consecutive days, losing almost two points to close at 515.80 as compared to 517.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
PDI tells govt to first put house in order first
PDI tells govt to first put house in order first JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must put its own house in order before endorsing the idea of a free trade zone in the Asia Pacific region, the minority Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) says.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Loud speaker in mosque
Loud speaker in mosque I heartily endorse Mr. Sukaryan's letter (Mosque and loudspeaker, The Jakarta Post, Nov. 5, 1994).Of course, I respect the need for a call to prayer from the mosques in this predominantly Moslem country--after all, in Christian countries bells are rung to summon the faithful...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
APEC album
APEC albumPhoto A: NancyJP/kodU.S. STAND: Nancy Adams, head of the U.S. delegation, explains Washington's position on various issues during a break of the APEC senior officials meeting. The U.S. has been at odds over APEC's issue of investment principles.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Scholar M. Buchori announces his plan to join PDI
Scholar M. Buchori announces his plan to join PDI JAKARTA (JP): A renowned Moslem scholar and former government researcher, Dr. Mochtar Buchori, made a surprise maneuver yesterday when he announced his plans to join the minority Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Investment facilitation in the Asia-Pacific region
Investment facilitation in the Asia-Pacific regionBy Bijit Bora SYDNEY (JP): Foreign investment has been a catalyst for economic growth and integration in the Asia Pacific region. Yet there has been a lack of a formal multilateral mechanism.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
The Kedungombo decision
The Kedungombo decision The joy of the 34 Kedungombo farmers, who won a legal battle against the Central Java provincial government last July, has turned out to be short-lived. Only three months. The other day, in a very surprising decision, the Supreme Court announced that it had annulled its own...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Who says calls are costly?
Who says calls are costly? Anyone suggesting that phone calls in Indonesia are among the most expensive in the world should look again, at least during the APEC meetings.The state owned PT Telkom is giving a 25 percent discount on all phone calls made from any of its kiosks in Bogor in the run up...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Minimum wages to rise as of April: Abdul Latief
Minimum wages to rise as of April: Abdul Latief JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief announced yesterday the government will raise wages by an average of ten percent next April.Speaking to reporters after a meeting with President Soeharto, Latief said wage increases will be adjusted to...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Share of Exports and Imports with PECC countries (as a % of total)
Share of Exports and Imports with PECC countries (as a % of total) Exports to PECC Imports from PECC 1970 1991 1992 1970 1991 1992 ------------------------------------ World 33.0 40.1 40.9 36.2 42.1 42.9 PECC 57.0 68.6 69.7 62.0 70.0 70.4 Australia 61.1 76.1 73.1 60.0 69.5 66.2 Brunei D. 99.5 87.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Lamhot will fight in world championship
Lamhot will fight in world championship JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) junior bantamweight title holder Lamhot Simamora has the chance to fight in a world championship on Dec. 17 here after months of desperate waiting.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Police seize 174,7 kg drugs
Police seize 174,7 kg drugs PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Police have seized 174,7 kilograms of dried marijuana and arrested 48 alleged drug traffickers in 21 smuggling cases from Jan.1 to Nov. 6.Muas Musa, spokesman from Sumatra's South Division Police said that the latest foiled drug smuggling...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Some scholars enter politics ...
Some scholars enter politics ...By Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): To co-opt or not to co-opt, that seems to be the question underlying the involvement of intellectuals in political parties -- for which an answer may not be so easy to find.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
APEC: development and prospects for economic ties
APEC: development and prospects for economic tiesBy Wisber Loeis JAKARTA (JP): The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum was formed in 1989 as a very loose and informal dialog group. It has since become the primary regional vehicle for promoting trade and practical economic cooperation.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
State transport firms' profits likely to double
State transport firms' profits likely to double JAKARTA (JP): State companies overseen by the Ministry of Transportation are expected to more than double their total profits to Rp 676.89 billion (US$309.6 million) this year, a minister says.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Merpati reroutes flights
Merpati reroutes flights JAKARTA (JP): Merpati Nusantara Airlines, a subsidiary of the national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, will temporarily reroute a number of its flights for the upcoming Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Small business development in the Asia Pacific region
Small business development in the Asia Pacific regionBy Chris Hall SYDNEY (JP): Twenty years ago, it was widely assumed that the importance of smaller firms would progressively decline; larger, multinational firms would take advantage of economies of scale and improved technology, and smaller firms...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Free coffee all round
Free coffee all round There will be no excuse for journalists falling asleep on the job because they now have access to coffee, lots of it, for free."You can drink as many cups as you like," said the friendly Kopi Kapal Api stand attendant, clad in baju kurung, the traditional West Sumatra costume.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Govt reviewing laws on the environment
Govt reviewing laws on the environment JAKARTA (JP): The government considers the possibility of revising laws on the management of living environment as they are considered to be no longer suitable with current condition."We have established a team to review the Law No.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
...but others not, call it clandestine
...but others not, call it clandestine JAKARTA (JP): One of the promises that Ismail Hasan Metareum made shortly after being elected chairman of the Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP) recently was he will recruit as many intellectuals as possible.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Govt issues decrees allowing circulation of laser discs
Govt issues decrees allowing circulation of laser discs JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Radio, Television and Film Alex Leo Zulkarnaen announced yesterday three decrees on films which will allow the circulation of laser discs in Indonesia.