Archive: 19 April 1994
43 articles found
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Private developers urged to cooperate with govt
Private developers urged to cooperate with govt JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Real Estate Developers (REI) has told its members to cooperate with state- owned developers and construct low-cost houses, says chairman Enggartiasto Lukita. He told reporters in Medan, North Sumatra, yesterday that Law No. 4/1992, which is to be enacted at the end of this month, will specify the form of cooperation between private and state-owned developers.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI to help unite Koreas in PATA
RI to help unite Koreas in PATA SEOUL (JP): Indonesia will help unite North and South Korea in membership of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Indonesian Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave says. Joop told reporters here yesterday after the opening ceremony of PATA's 43rd annual conference that a senior official from Pyongyang visited him in Jakarta last week to say that North Korea plans to join PATA.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
REGULATING MONKEY TRADE GIVES PRIMATES MORE PROTECTION
REGULATING MONKEY TRADE GIVES PRIMATES MORE PROTECTION By Hanka Kawecka-Lee JAKARTA (JP): Selling monkeys to research institutes and pharmaceutical companies for laboratory testing is a lucrative but very controversial business. Right now, the Government is in the process of amending legislation on this subject. New regulations prepared by the Ministry of Forestry are expected to come into effect shortly, which will allow the export only of captive-bred monkeys.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia's Mofaz Air ties up with Bangkok Airways
Malaysia's Mofaz Air ties up with Bangkok Airways KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian aviation firm Mofaz Air, a partner in Malaysia's second international airline, said it had joined with Bangkok Airways to expand its network and also had plans to link up with a Indonesian airline. Mofaz had signed a memorandum of understanding in Thailand with Bangkok Airways to jointly develop routes currently not served by major airlines and cooperate in aircraft operation maintenance, officials said Sunday.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) will focus on the development of small and medium-scaled firms and cooperatives through 1998, chairman Aburizal Bakrie says. Aburizal, after meeting with President Soeharto yesterday, said Kadin will help small and medium-scaled firms and cooperatives take a higher profile in the country's conglomerate dominated economy.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI wants Australia to triple investments to US$5 billion
RI wants Australia to triple investments to US$5 billion SYDNEY (AFP): Indonesian Investment Minister Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo yesterday urged Australia to almost triple its investments in his country to US$5 billion. Australia had the necessary finance, technology, expertise and marketing capabilities for such an investment. "Combined with your competitive advantage and our competitive advantage we do believe we can work together, develop together to serve world demand," Sanyoto said.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cilegon gets international school
Cilegon gets international school CILEGON, West Java (JP): The construction of an international school for the children of expatriates working in the Cilegon area began yesterday.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police still studying soccer hooliganism
Police still studying soccer hooliganism JAKARTA (JP): Police have yet to identify the motives behind the rowdy acts of hooligans during the national final amateur games at the Senayan stadium Sunday evening, says the city police chief. "We haven't come to that question yet because the investigation continues," Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto told reporters here yesterday.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Legislators call for a stop to mob violence
Legislators call for a stop to mob violence JAKARTA (JP): Legislators urged the government yesterday to find a solution to stop riots, saying that the enduring and unsolved problems in society are contributing causes to public violence. Maj. Gen.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
PSSI meets Rp1 billion from c'ship gate entrance target
PSSI meets Rp1 billion from c'ship gate entrance target JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) meet its Rp 1 billion (US$486,000) gate entrance target for the 10-day intercity amateur soccer championship. PSSI vice secretary Soemaryoto said after the conclusion of the biennial event on Sunday night that the organizers might rack up Rp 1.2 billion ($561,000) in cash through ticket sales. "The amount of this season's revenue equals that in 1992," said Soemaryoto.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
SBSI threatens to organize more labor strikes
SBSI threatens to organize more labor strikes JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI) threatens to organize more strikes if the government refuses to raise the minimum wages for workers throughout the country. "We will organize labor strikes in Lampung, Tangerang and Surabaya if the government turns down the demands like the one voiced by workers in Medan last week," said Sunarti, SBSI vice chairperson, here yesterday.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
All witnesses have to testify before the court
All witnesses have to testify before the court JAKARTA (JP): A noted lawyer said yesterday that all those interrogated by government prosecutors in connection with the Rp 1.3 trillion (US$620 million) loan scam at Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) have to testify before the court. Hotma Sitompul, a lawyer for Bambang Kuntjoro, said that he will see to it that all those currently being detained for questioning will be called to the stand.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Beng Seng's murder may be plotted by competitor: Police
Beng Seng's murder may be plotted by competitor: Police JAKARTA (JP): The police said yesterday they believe that the four masked men who killed a nightclub owner suspected of running gambling dens in Kota and Macao were sent by the victim's competitor in that Portuguese territory. "On the way to the hospital, the victim whispered to his wife and daughter the name of someone, whom we found later was a foreigner. The man is the victim's business competitor in Macao," Lt. Col.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
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JP/2/Captions A KBRI MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief (sits at left) and fellow Australian minister Simon Crean (sits at right) sign the Memorandum of Understanding on human resources development programs. Witnessing the signature at the Australian Parliament House at Canberra recently were officials from the two countries' ministries and the Indonesian Ambassador for Australia Sabam Siagian (standing second from right).
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA (JP): Share prices improved on the Jakarta Stock
JAKARTA (JP): Share prices improved on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday, amid public concerns over riots in Medan, North Sumatra, which has led to attacks on ethnic Chinese. "But the recovering market seems to be growing early this week and not affected by such rioting," a broker said. The broad-based Composite Index slightly increased to 475.77 yesterday from 472.65 on Friday. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also continued strengthening to close at 112.59 from 111.96.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta, April 19
Where to go in Jakarta, April 19 Jangan hapus: Dai-ichi Hotel, JAMZ Music o 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., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 00:30 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio (chamber music) Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Yusuf (pianist), Sunday 7 p.m.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Photo A: Awards
Photo A: Awards JP/bsr POLICE AWARDS: City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochamad Hindarto (left) presents awards to (from right to left) a Metromini driver, a security guard, an unidentified civilian and a police officer. The three civilians received their awards for helping the police foil robberies, while the officer got his award for capturing the assailants of Army Brig. Gen. TMF Tampubolon early this month. The awards were presented yesterday during a ceremony at the City Police Headquarters.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
More haj pilgrims leave the country
More haj pilgrims leave the country JAKARTA (JP): At least 4,571 haj pilgrims left Medan, Ujung Pandang and Dili for Saudi Arabia yesterday in one of the government's largest haj operations. They followed a group that left the same airport over the weekend. West Sumatra sent 3,012 pilgrims and 39 officials and medical personnel. The number of pilgrims rose by 48 percent, Yulifar, spokesman for the local haj committee, told the Antara news agency yesterday.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno has urged
JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno has urged prosecutors, judges and all law enforcement agencies to be on the alert against parties who want to manipulate loops within the legal system for their own interests. Try has ordered government prosecutors to go after white collar criminals because they are creating huge losses for taxpayers and the government.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Foreign crossers lead in Lucky Strike Int'l race
Foreign crossers lead in Lucky Strike Int'l race JAKARTA (JP): Unchallenged on the national scene, three leading local crossers were forced to surrender their top billing when they took on foreign rivals in the Lucky Strike international motocross championship concluded on Sunday in Yogyakarta.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
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Photo JP/alx JUDGES MEETING: President Soeharto (center) chats with Chief Justice Purwoto Gandasubrata (fifth from left), Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman (fourth from right), and members of the Association of the Indonesian Judges at the State Palace. Soeharto yesterday opened the association's three-day national conference with an admonishment for the judges to heed criticism. Reuter PATRIOTS TO KOREA: A truck leaves the U.S. S.S.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia plans to go nuclear
Indonesia plans to go nuclear By Stephen Carr _________________________________________________________________ Indonesia's plan to develop up to a dozen nuclear power plants on Java and Bali early in the next century has drawn criticism due to the horrific consequences that could result from a nuclear accident. This is complicated by the fact that, not only are the islands among the world's most densely populated, but they are also prone to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ministers to launch work on ASEAN's economic vision
Ministers to launch work on ASEAN's economic vision KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Southeast Asia's freewheeling economies will launch talks this weekend on devising a comprehensive agenda to speed up economic cooperation and enhance their niche in international trade, a senior official said yesterday. "We will for the first time devise a vision for ASEAN.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Inflation has Indonesians converting to dollars
Inflation has Indonesians converting to dollars JAKARTA (JP): High inflation in the first three months of this year has encouraged people to deposit their money in U.S. dollars rather than rupiah to avoid losses from the Indonesian currency depreciation, according to bank executives. The inflation rate has increased from 1.25 percent in January to 1.76 percent in February before falling back to 0.7 percent in March.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Defendant implicates cop in defamation of Soeharto
Defendant implicates cop in defamation of Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): A student being tried here yesterday for defaming President Soeharto accused a police witness of taking part in the recent student demonstration by chanting strong- worded statements against the government, apparently in an effort to incriminate the demonstrators.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Governor speaks on permits for public transit vehicles
Governor speaks on permits for public transit vehicles JP/3/ORGANDA Governor speaks on permits for public transit vehicles JAKARTA (JP): The city administration announced that they will only issue operating licenses to privately-run public transportation companies which are either limited liability companies (Ltd.) or cooperatives.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
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JP/3/DKI/0 Special treatment for less developed subdistricts JAKARTA (JP): The rehabilitation of less developed subdistricts in the city must be specially designed since their residents are unique by nature, an official said yesterday. "Most city residents are migrants, so they need special consideration.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
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1. Kadin ---- 48 Metro Medium, 3 lines, 3 cols, l/c Kadin moves to develop small, medium scale firms 2. Home --- 28 Helvetica Bold Condensed, 2 lines, 2 coils, l/c Developers group backs low-cost housing policy 3. Palmoil --- 28 Metro Medium, 2 lines, 3 cols, l/c Local palm oil production increases by 4.4 percent 4. Porin --- 36 Century Bold, 2 lines, 4 cols, l/c Palm oil prices likely to slip this year amid higher stocks 5.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
1st big trade fair held in Myanmar since 1988
1st big trade fair held in Myanmar since 1988 By Dan Thomas YANGON (Reuter): The colorful leather jacket made from barking deer hide and snakeskin was definitely more Mandalay than Milan. Red and brown blotches on a light tan coat fringed in rough green and black boa constrictor skin may not be everybody's idea of style, but it drew a lot of attention at Myanmar's first major trade fair this month.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
The riot in Medan
The riot in Medan The recent workers' riot to demand an increase in the minimum wage in Medan, North Sumatra, has left one person dead, dozens of others injured and over 100 shops and scores of motorized vehicles damaged. In evaluating the situation, the Bukit Barisan Military Commander, Maj. Gen. A. Pranowo, said the riot grew out of a improperly motivated demonstration.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
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JP/2/across/heading 12pt U75 Across the Archipelago W. Java starts anticrime drive BANDUNG: West Java Military Commander Maj. Gen. Muzani Syukur said yesterday that all security officers and social groups here have pledged to help fight crime. "We will stop all crime and violence occurring in West Java," Muzani said in his speech before 7,000 officers. There were 147 criminal offenses and cases of violence between last April year and March in the province, Muzani said.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Pramuka island residents feel a bitch of misery
Pramuka island residents feel a bitch of misery < Text and photo By Rudi Madanir -- 10 pts Metrolight PRAMUKA ISLAND (JP): How does it feel to be born poor and spend the rest of your life being poor? Amiadi and Asmara, a couple living on Panggang Island of the Seribu Islands, are so poor they sometimes have to make do with boiled rice since they cannot afford anything else. Even then the rice is government rationed.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
NGO continues fight against nuclear power plant
NGO continues fight against nuclear power plant By Zane T. Redman JAKARTA (JP): Is nuclear power a viable and safe energy alternative for Indonesia? Some people think the answer is an unequivocal no. The 26th of this month will mark the eight anniversary of the nuclear accident at Chernobyl in the former Soviet Union.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police hand over Tampubolon dossiers to prosecutor's office
Police hand over Tampubolon dossiers to prosecutor's office JP/3/Bolon/0 Police hand over Tampubolon dossiers to prosecutor's office JAKARTA (JP): Police delivered their dossiers on the four men accused of killing General Tampubolon to the district prosecutors' office yesterday. "We handed it over to the prosecutors' office this morning," said chief of the East Jakarta police precinct, Lt. Col. Susmono Soesilo. In a related development, City Police chief Maj. Gen.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Iraq lobbies for Indonesian support of end to sanctions
Iraq lobbies for Indonesian support of end to sanctions JAKARTA (JP): A special envoy of President Saddam Hussein met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas to ask for Indonesian support for the cessation of U.N. imposed sanctions on Iraq. "The envoy has brought a letter to President Soeharto in his capacity as both the country's president and chairman of the Non- Aligned Movement (NAM) from President Saddam Hussein concerning the issue of U.N.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan will not change investment policy in Indonesia
Taiwan will not change investment policy in Indonesia TAIPEI (AFP): Officials here said the government's "southward" policy to increase investment in Indonesia will not change despite a labor protest in that country that degenerated into an anti-Chinese riot. Taiwanese are considered part of the ethnic Chinese race, which controls 80 percent of the economy in Indonesia.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia gets awards for its tourist related efforts
Indonesia gets awards for its tourist related efforts By I. Christianto SEOUL (JP): The Indonesian government yesterday received a Grand Award from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) for its efforts to preserve the Borobudur and Prambanan temples in Central Java.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Editorial
Editorial Bad banks, debtors audited The special examination by Bank Indonesia of banks facing large amounts of non-performing loans and of companies having extensive amounts of bad debts should be welcomed as part of the package of measures being launched by the central bank to cope with problem banks.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Palm oil prices likely to slip this year amid higher stocks
Palm oil prices likely to slip this year amid higher stocks KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Local palm oil prices could plunge to 450 ringgit (US$180) a ton by December amid rising stocks if Malaysia, the world's top producer, did not step up exports of the commodity, officials have warned. While the forecast on the degree of the decline varied, officials concurred that 1994 would see lower prices for Malaysian palm oil than 1993's average of 892 ringgit ($357) per ton and 916 ringgit per ton in 1992.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Palm oil production increases by 4.4%
Palm oil production increases by 4.4% JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah said yesterday that Indonesian crude palm oil (CPO) production increased by 4.4 percent in one year to 3.42 million tons in 1993. According to the ministry's press release, the increase was generated by a 10.4 percent expansion of palm plantations area to 1.61 million hectares last year.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Judges should be opened to criticism
Judges should be opened to criticism JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto told the country's judges yesterday that they should be open to criticism as a means to improve the fairness of their decisions. "Criticism, whether directly uttered or reflected in the sad stares of discouraged people, should be seriously taken into consideration," Soeharto said in a keynote address at the opening ceremony of national conference of the Association of Indonesian Judges' (IKAHI) yesterday.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
1. Nuclear --- 48 Futura Medium, 1 line, 9 cols, l/c
1. Nuclear --- 48 Futura Medium, 1 line, 9 cols, l/c Indonesia determined to go nuclear despite fierce criticism 2. Monkey --- 36 Goudy Bold, 2 lines, 4 cols, l/c Regulating monkey business means better care of primates 3. Plant --- 36 Futura Medium, 1 line, 5 cols, l/c NGO continues fight against nuclear plant 4. View --- 36 Goudy Bold, 1 line, 5 cols, l/c Environmentalism emerges as business ------------------ + captions (A4, B2) + where
Tue, 19 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Putting it briefly
Putting it briefly Ruwiyati wins Malang marathon JAKARTA (JP): Rising long distance star Ruwiyati shared the limelight with Ching Chou Tsai of Chinese Taipei as they won the women's and men's divisions respectively in the Malang marathon on Sunday. Ruwiyati, who notched a golden triple in last year's National Games, finished first in two hours, 51 minutes and 31 seconds ahead of Thar-thar Shwe of Myanmar who clocked 2:59.30. Third place went to another Indonesian, Dini, who was timed at 3:04.30.