Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 16 April 1994

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JAKARTA (JP): Red hot favorite Persib Bandung set up another

JAKARTA (JP): Red hot favorite Persib Bandung set up another encounter against PSM Ujungpandang when they cruised their way to the intercity amateur soccer championship grand final last night.Bandung claimed its final slot after surviving a thrilling penalty shoot-out, held under heavy rain,...

JAKARTA (JP): The bullish condition continued on the Jakarta

JAKARTA (JP): The bullish condition continued on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday as more investors entered the trading floor.The broad-based Composite Index rose for the third consecutive day to close 5.3 points higher at 472.65 yesterday against 467.28 on the previous day.

Where to go in Jakarta, April 16

Where to go in Jakarta, April 16Jangan hapus: Dai-ichi Hotel, JAMZ Musico The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Ramos backs creation of regional airline

Ramos backs creation of regional airline MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos yesterday endorsed the creation of a joint Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippine airline to serve the region, saying it would be a demonstration of regional cooperation.

Grand Hyatt

Grand HyattCorrection: The last paragraph of a story on Bali Hyatt printed on this page yesterday should have read: "She said that Jan Dharmadi, a shareholder of PT Wyncor which owns Bali Hyatt, also controls the Grand Hyatt in Bali," instead of "in Jakarta." We regret the error. -- Editor

Rights commissions appeal to rival HKBP camps for restraint

Rights commissions appeal to rival HKBP camps for restraint JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights made an appeal for restraint yesterday to the rival camps of the strife ridden Toba Batak Protestant Church (HKBP) after a report that four people were killed in a recent clash in Riau.

Oral health campaign beset by teething problems

Oral health campaign beset by teething problemsText and photo by Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): Yos Andesbon, a self-taught dentist, practices on the sidewalk of Jl. Gatot Subroto, a main thoroughfare in South Jakarta.

Medan sends in the troops to quell workers' riot

Medan sends in the troops to quell workers' riot MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The local military authorities in the city deployed troops yesterday to quell a massive workers' demonstration that nearly turned into a full scale riot.

Church Services please note space:

Church Services please note space:o 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.o First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI)

JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) will announce the Indonesian Thomas Cup and Uber Cup teams on April 24, a PBSI top official says.Sumaryono, executive chairman of the national badminton body, said each team will have four singles and five doubles players picked based on...

Competition grows fiercer in courier service industry

Competition grows fiercer in courier service industry JAKARTA (JP): Courier service competition is tougher than ever in Asia and the Pacific as the robust economic growth over the last few years has encouraged major firms to expand.

Pilgrims told to stay away from politics

Pilgrims told to stay away from politics JAKARTA (JP): The government sent off its first load of haj pilgrims of the year with the usual reminder to protect good relations with the home of Mecca by avoiding participation in the fundamentalist political demonstrations that occur there.

Jakarta to operate 1,000 new, wide-bodied buses

Jakarta to operate 1,000 new, wide-bodied busesJAKARTA (JP): One-thousand wide-bodied buses may soon reinforce Jakarta's currently existing fleet to meet the public's growing demand for transportation.The measure will involve operating 500 new buses and re- operating 500 refurbished, old ones, a...

Student leaders meet to discuss role in society

Student leaders meet to discuss role in societyBy Yoko N. Sari YOGYAKARTA (JP): Approximately 150 students from 75 universities across Indonesia are gathering here this week to discuss the role they must now play in society.One of the debates will, no doubt, be centered around campus politics.

ASEAN At A Glance

ASEAN At A GlanceSingapore eases ban on Review SINGAPORE (Reuter): The Singapore Government said yesterday it will allow Review Publishing Co., publishers of the Far Eastern Economic Review (FEER), to circulate up to 2,000 copies per issue of the formerly restricted magazine.

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JP/3/RADIOTAX/0Cheap radios may be exempted from paying taxesJAKARTA (JP): The city administration is considering giving more time to radio owners to apply for an extension on their unpaid radio taxes and an exemption keeping cheap radios from being taxed, Fauzie Alvi Yasin, the head of the City...

U.S. company pushing to expand Indonesian timeshare market

U.S. company pushing to expand Indonesian timeshare market JAKARTA (JP): A United States-based vacation company is encouraging Indonesian businessmen to form a timeshare sellers organization.Resort Condominiums International (RCI), a leading international vacation exchange company invited...

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Photo JP/msa FIRST FLIGHT: The first haj pilgrims of the year on board the plane to take them to the holy land of Mecca. Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher saw them off at Jakarta's Halim Perdanakusuma airport yesterday.

Conservative university puts a liberal at the helm

Conservative university puts a liberal at the helm SEMARANG (JP): A lawyer who believes in justice, freedom and human rights has brought a breath of fresh air to Diponegoro University, one of the country's most prestigious state-run schools, when he was installed its rector on Wednesday.

Two banks to float shares and bonds on local market

Two banks to float shares and bonds on local market JAKARTA (JP): Modern Bank and Bank Pembangunan Daerah (BPD) of West Nusa Tenggara announced here yesterday their plans to raise funds from the public through the capital markets.

TV Today, Saturday, April 16, 1994

TV Today, Saturday, April 16, 1994TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Sports Program 3:30 TV Series: The Invaders 4:30 Drama 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Comedy 6:00 Nusantara the beloved country 6:15 Village program 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dianrana 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Caller 9:00 World News 9:30...

NU politicians send warning to PPP leadership

NU politicians send warning to PPP leadership JAKARTA (JP): Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) leaders have sent their strongest signal yet that they intend to win the leadership election at the United Development Party (PPP) in August.

Bike company faces environmental charges

Bike company faces environmental charges JAKARTA (JP): Two officials of the city administration testified before the East Jakarta district court Thursday that the PT Menara Djaja bike company has heavily polluted the Ciracas residential area's water for the last two decades.

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A14pt ML CAPS 4 cols 8pt U55 l/c JP/arh 6ptTHANK YOU: Three PSM Ujungpandang players, Ansar Razak, Aji Lestaluhu (13) and skipper Ajis Muin all kissed the pitch after the own goal that sent PSM to the grand finale to defend its PSSI Cup title.

Metromini driver foils daytime robbery

Metromini driver foils daytime robbery JP/3/RobberyMetromini driver foils daytime robbery JAKARTA (JP): A driver of Metromini minibus plying the Pulo Gadung--Pulau Gebang route foiled a robbery by five thugs aboard his bus by swerving it towards a police station yesterday morning.

Manado's first diver faces fragility of the island's reefs

Manado's first diver faces fragility of the island's reefs Text and photos by Hanka Kawecka-Lee [10 pts ML] MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): While his gentle exterior hides a tough sense of purpose, the lively, sun-tanned Dr. Hanny Batuna carries a commanding air.

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JP/3/Child/set lead 3 cols, 10 ptMost drug abusers are male students, study finds JAKARTA (JP): A study, conducted by the Atmajaya Catholic University last year, reveals that most of the alcohol and drug abusers in Jakarta are male and below 25 years of age. Dr.

Strategic industry companies to help PLN in new projects

Strategic industry companies to help PLN in new projects JAKARTA (JP): The 10 state-owned strategic industrial companies are committed to helping the State Electricity Company (PLN) improve its power generation technology and design in the near future.

Masseur combines Thai massage with local style

Masseur combines Thai massage with local style By K. Basrie --10pts Metrolight JAKARTA (JP): A key to running a successful business is interpersonal communication.While Umi Mahyudah, 29, a timid woman from the Kendal region of Central Java, realized this she was unable to put it into action.

JP/2/across/heading 12pt U75

JP/2/across/heading 12pt U75Across the ArchipelagoAnother quake rocks Nabire NABIRE, Irian Jaya: An earthquake measuring 6 on the Richter scale jolted Nabire in Paniai regency on Thursday morning with the most powerful tremor felt in the city of Enarotali, south of here.

Social injustice a threat to Indonesian unity

Social injustice a threat to Indonesian unity _________________________________________________________________ The following are excerpts from a paper presented at a seminar organized by the Driyarkara School of Philosophy recently in connection with its 25th anniversary.

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Indonesia remains among Japan's most important partners

Indonesia remains among Japan's most important partners JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government continues to regard Indonesia as one of its most important partners in Asia despite its increasing attention for China, a senior Japanese diplomat said here yesterday.

Govt pushes for 13 year sentence in Marsinah's trial

Govt pushes for 13 year sentence in Marsinah's trial JAKARTA (JP): Government prosecutors are urging the court to convict three men whom they accused of murdering labor activist Marsinah last year and sentence them to 13 years imprisonment.