Archive: 26 July 1994
57 articles found
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Crown returns to homeland
Crown returns to homeland MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: After being exhibited in the U.S. for the past two years, a majestic crown studded with 9,999 rubies and emeralds owned by the Sultan of Bima, Salahuddin, is back in the hands of his heirs. Governor Warsito, however, feels that the royal garland, which received outstanding review in the U.S., is not in safe hands until it lands in a museum, Antara reported. He insisted that the head of the local museum, V.J.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners' entry in retail industry still prohibited
Foreigners' entry in retail industry still prohibited JAKARTA (JP): The government will continue to ban foreign companies from operating wholesale and retail businesses in the country to protect local traders, says a senior official of the Ministry of Trade.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt scorns Xanana's petition for new trial
Govt scorns Xanana's petition for new trial JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman yesterday scorned the plan by jailed East Timor rebel leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao for a new trial, calling it "unethical". Oetojo said Xanana had already applied for clemency and this was granted by President Soeharto. "Since he had asked for clemency, this means that he has accepted his verdict.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
A gang of thieves stealing Texmaco container busted
A gang of thieves stealing Texmaco container busted JAKARTA (JP): After two months of hunting, the Tanjung Priok police have hauled in two men suspected in the theft of a container loaded with 7.9 tons of textiles from the cargo terminal at the harbor. "Three of the suspects' accomplices are still at large, but we already know who they are. Hopefully, we'll also catch them soon," Lt. Col. Murawi Effendi, chief of the Tanjung Priok harbor police, told reporters yesterday.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia to reduce timber output
Indonesia to reduce timber output JAKARTA (JP): The government announced a plan yesterday to reduce Indonesia's timber output by almost 30 percent over the next five years. They also disclosed penalties on 248 forest concessionaires for logging violations.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tumor patient
Tumor patient From Berita Buana In response to the letter published in Berita Buana on July 20, 1994, entitled The hope of Iswandi who suffers from tumor, we would like to give the following comments. We can understand what you feel after having been treated for more than two months in Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) without palpable result.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt to improve accessibility for Chinese tourists
Govt to improve accessibility for Chinese tourists JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave pledged yesterday that the government will improve accessibility for Chinese tourists visiting Indonesia. "We need to improve visa services for Chinese to attract more tourists from China, the world's most populated country," he said.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
New tax system for vehicles approved
New tax system for vehicles approved JAKARTA (JP): The City Council and the governor yesterday approved the new car tax bill which included the imposition of an annual progressive car tax system. The bill, to be put into effect this year, however, has yet be processed before it becomes a municipal regulation after approval by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * 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 12:30 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. to 11:30 p.m.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Water supply down 5%
Water supply down 5% UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The water supply of the city water company in Lekopaccing has fallen by five percent because of the drought, the Antara news agency said. Director P.A. Tanriajeng said the city might be facing a water crisis if the decline persists. To conserve water, the company has begun a rationing system for its customers, he said. The company has recently built a new water plant with a capacity of 200 liters per second in the Maccini Sombala subdistrict.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
65 brokers of vehicle papers arrested
65 brokers of vehicle papers arrested JAKARTA (JP): The military police captured 65 "go-betweens" at both the vehicular document and driver's license services at the city police headquarters. They included 10 women and one man who had stolen a vehicular document. "It is part of Operation Cleansing," said Lt. Col. Latief Rabar, spokesman for the city police. He talked to reporters yesterday afternoon in the company of Capt.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Water supply turns salty
Water supply turns salty BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Water from the Barito and Martapura rivers running through the city have been contaminated by salt, causing problems to the local water supply company. The company's officials said that the company has shut down a number of its water-treatment plants because of the contamination. The company has plans to bring water to the disrupted areas by tank-trucks, the Antara news agency reported. (pwn)
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Student detained over fatal stabbing
Student detained over fatal stabbing Police have detained a junior high school student for allegedly killing one of his peers over a football match. Ivan Untako, 18, is being detained after reportedly having stabbed Jufrin William, 16, a junior high school student who resided in the Cendrawasih dormitory in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta. "The police have not yet been able to obtain information from the suspect as he is still drunk," Lt. Col. A.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Alternative for school drop outs
Alternative for school drop outs BANDUNG, West Java: The local authority is offering an alternative to primary school graduates who cannot be accommodated at junior high schools. Governor R. Nuriana proposed that these children consider enrolling in special, non-formal education programs that offer courses on religious education, reading and writing.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
S'pore deputy PM warns of succession problem
S'pore deputy PM warns of succession problem SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Brig. Gen. Lee Hsien Loong has warned of a serious leadership succession problem by 2000 if not enough young people were fielded in the next two general elections. Lee, was quoted in the Straits Times daily yesterday as saying that five or six young people with ministerial caliber had to be fielded in every general election so that four of five of them could make it as ministers.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Graffiti
Graffiti From Bisnis Indonesia Now that an anti-graffiti campaign is being launched we are seeing programs on private television stations endorsing the opposite. I think they should be aware about what is going on in the community and tune their programs accordingly. Of late, one private station presented local rapper Iwan K in a video clip entitled Freedom which induces youths to spray paint graffiti.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Illegal workers enters Malaysia through Batam
Illegal workers enters Malaysia through Batam By Ridwan M. Sijabat BATAM, Riau (JP): Each week hundreds of Indonesian workers are believed to be smuggled into Malaysia through this island, a mere 15 minute crossing by boat. A Sekupang Port official, who requested anonymity, said Batam's location made it an ideal jumping off place for workers to enter Malaysia through Johor, the southern-most state of the peninsula.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Flap over gold coin hits Anglo-Malaysian ties
Flap over gold coin hits Anglo-Malaysian ties By Bill Tarrant KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Controversy over a gold coin has put new strains on ties between Malaysia and Britain just as it appeared the Malaysians may have been moving towards lifting a punishing ban against British business.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Relevance of intellectual organizations questioned
Relevance of intellectual organizations questioned JAKARTA (JP): A number of senior statesmen yesterday questioned the relevance of the presence of religious-based intellectual organizations, saying that it could backfire on the national unity which has been painfully built over the decades.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
City Council: PDAM Jaya is lacking professionalism
City Council: PDAM Jaya is lacking professionalism JAKARTA (JP): The City Council has criticized the City Water Company, PDAM Jaya, for its lack of professionalism in managing its human resources, which is partly why tap water leakages remain as high as 44 percent.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kadin courts Taiwanese investment
Kadin courts Taiwanese investment TAIPEI, Taiwan (JP): Indonesia embarked on a significant campaign to attract investors yesterday as some of the country's top executives descended on Taipei to establish contacts with Taiwanese entrepreneurs. Led by Aburizal Bakrie, chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), over 50 top Indonesian businessmen, along with a number of government officials, met with members of the Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia to send agriculturalists to developing nations
Indonesia to send agriculturalists to developing nations PUNCAK, West Java (JP): An agreement signed here yesterday by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will allow Indonesia to send its agriculturalists to other developing countries to help increase production of staple foods.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jones skips Bob Hasan track and field meet
Jones skips Bob Hasan track and field meet JAKARTA (JP): Jasmin Jones of the United States canceled her participation in the 800-meter competition at the Bob Hasan track and field invitational meet this weekend due to an undisclosed injury. Jones will nurse the injury she suffered during an international track and field, grand prix meet in Bislet, Oslo, Jones' agent Ray Flinn said in a facsimile sent to the organizers yesterday. The American ran in the women's mile event in Oslo on Friday.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN forum and preventive diplomacy
ASEAN forum and preventive diplomacy By C.P.F. Luhulima JAKARTA (JP): Apparently the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) innaugural meeting, held in Bangkok yesterday, was not structured in the sense that it could be effective in fostering dialogs on political and security cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. There was no specific agenda although preparations had been made by the senior officials in Bangkok last May.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rico scores fastest KO win in Golden Gloves history
Rico scores fastest KO win in Golden Gloves history JAKARTA (JP): Rico Maspaitella of Jakarta needed only five seconds to outbox Asep Badru of West Java in their featherweight bout of the Golden Gloves amateur boxing championships in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi on Sunday. Rico's knockout, the fastest ever victory in the tournament's 18-year history, highlighted Sunday's opening round matches which saw half of the six contests stopped by the referees.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
About 100 old buildings to be renovated for tourism
About 100 old buildings to be renovated for tourism JAKARTA (JP): Around 100 old buildings in Jl. Kali Besar Timur, Kali Besar Barat and Kunir near the Chinatown area, all in West Jakarta, will be renovated and used for business and tourism purposes.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Family planning board counts on educated elite
Family planning board counts on educated elite JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Population and Chairman of the National Family Planning Board (BKKBN) Haryono Suyono urged educated families to help the government in guiding other families towards prosperity. At the opening of a consultative forum of non-governmental organizations, Haryono said his office has started to focus on urging families to take on roles as the "smallest unit" of development.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Principle in hot water
Principle in hot water PADANG, West Sumatra: The principle of the Indonesian Embassy School in Singapore has been summoned by police here for allegedly hoaxing 83 local teachers when he was still at the provincial education office, Antara reported. Head of the Municipal Police Lt. Col. Nazwar Rismadi said the schoolmaster 10 years ago promised each of his victims a house.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
E. Java wins track and field tourney
E. Java wins track and field tourney JAKARTA (JP): East Java romped home with nine golds, seven silvers and five bronzes to win the overall title at the second leg of Java-Bali track and field championships series in Yogyakarta on Sunday. Syaiful gave East Java one more gold from the pole vault competition after he leapt 3.6 meters. The organizers, however, named the pole vault a non-full-fledged medal event.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN meet disrupted by S. Korea, U.S.
ASEAN meet disrupted by S. Korea, U.S. By Pandaya BANGKOK (JP): The inaugural ASEAN Regional Forum meeting opened with a clash yesterday, when the U.S. and South Korea forced the conference to take a stand at the gripping Korean peninsula crisis. The six ASEAN foreign minister and their counterparts from 12 states discussed security in the Asia-Pacific region behind closed doors for three hours. Conference sources said the U.S.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Trade and rights
Trade and rights The Association of Southeast Asian Nations member countries have formally rejected the inclusion of workers' rights, labor standards and environmental issues in international trade agreements. A joint statement issued at the end of the ASEAN foreign ministerial meeting in Bangkok last weekend cited among the reasons for the refusal the possibility of market access restrictions and their impact on employment opportunities in developing countries.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors are still studying Ria's case
Prosecutors are still studying Ria's case JAKARTA (JP): The city prosecutor's office is still studying the case of Ria Irawan, a starlet who has been connected to the death of a young businessman in her house last January. Attorney General Singgih told newsmen over the weekend that if the prosecutor's office failed to find enough evidence to arraign actress Ria Irawan in court it would drop the case.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto calls for stronger legal system
Soeharto calls for stronger legal system JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to strengthen its legal system and discard the remaining Dutch colonial laws quickly in order to be able to answer the challenges of the 21st century, President Soeharto says. Addressing the National Law Seminar, Soeharto said Indonesia is facing challenges from both within and outside the country, and the legal system must be prepared to deal with them all.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 TV Series: The Frog Prince 4:30 Science and Technology 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Belief in God the Almighty 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Talk Show: Wawasan 8:05 Children's Film: Nama Saya Ina 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Forever My Love Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
President taxi
President taxi From Kompas On Sunday night I stopped a taxi and asked the driver to take me to Sunter, North Jakarta. To my consternation I realized the taxi which I stopped was a President Taxi. Because it was very late at night I had no choice but to get into the taxi. Previously I had read a series of complaints in newspapers about most of the company's drivers' conduct. As a woman I was really concerned about my safety during the journey.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Former banker denies role in his lover's death
Former banker denies role in his lover's death JAKARTA (JP): A former banker who is accused of arranging the murder of his lover, Dr. Riyama, on Jan. 14, has denied any involvement in the killing. "I do not know why Gunadi came to my office on Jan. 15, carrying Riyama's belongings," Ridwan Surya Danu told the North Jakarta District Court yesterday when the judge asked him about Gunadi's presence in his office after the killing.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jewelry center to be renovated
Jewelry center to be renovated BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Local authorities plan to renovate the jewelry center at the Martapura, capital of the Banjar regency following the upgrading of the shopping centers nearby, an official said. "More and more distant tourists and traders come here during the last years," spokesman Syahrani said as quoted by Antara yesterday. "We, therefore, need to upgrade the center as soon as possible," he said.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Telephone sale postponed
Telephone sale postponed The South Jakarta Telecommunications Office has stopped the sale activities of new telephone lines after its first-day campaign turned into a traffic snarl yesterday. The office said in an announcement yesterday that the number of people who came to apply for new telephone connections at the sales office in Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta, was beyond expectation. The Jakarta Post estimated that by 9:30 a.m.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Tempo' clampdown
`Tempo' clampdown Late last month I waited and waited for the Indonesian news magazine Tempo, the only magazine in the Indonesian language that I subscribed to for Indonesian studies. But it did not arrive. Eventually I left Beijing for Seoul and learned from The Korea Times, July 4, that Tempo was banned by the Indonesian government together with other two magazines Editor and DeTIK. To my surprise, I cannot believe the fact.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ferry shuts services
Ferry shuts services SEMARANG, Central Java: Sejati Berkat, a ferry which has been shuttling between Jepara and the Karimunjawa Islands, has stopped operating since May due to financial losses, the Antara news agency reported. Its regular customers have since found difficulties finding an alternative means of traveling between the two places. Gatot Soedjantoko, an official of the local transportation office, said the ferry was seldom filled to its maximum capacity of 40 people.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Have a problem? Write to the governor
Have a problem? Write to the governor JAKARTA (JP): Jakartans are invited to write letters of complaint directly to Governor Surjadi Soedirdja if they can prove that city officials are making things difficult for them or imposing illegal levies for services rendered. "I will not open any post boxes.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
PPP needs new leader to avoid a breakup
PPP needs new leader to avoid a breakup JAKARTA (JP): A noted political observer warned that the United Development Party (PPP) may fall apart in the next election if it fails to elect a new leader in its congress next month. Abdurrahman Wahid said yesterday that the PPP's loyal supporters would abandon the party and cast their votes with the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), or simply shun the general election in 1997, if PPP retains Ismail Hasan Metareum.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Alien hand in Karachi violence
Alien hand in Karachi violence KARACHI (Reuter): Pakistani authorities said yesterday it was possible some foreign power might be involved in a fresh wave of violence between rival Moslem sects in Karachi, the country's commercial capital. "There is a possibility of foreign involvement," Information and Broadcasting Minister Khalid Ahmed Kharal told a news conference after Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's cabinet held a special meeting in Karachi to discuss the situation.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
S. Jakarta gets its Miss, Mr.
S. Jakarta gets its Miss, Mr. Deivy Zulyanti and Braham Marzuki were elected the 1994 Miss and Mr. (Abang dan None) of South Jakarta, beating 14 other couples participating in the final of the contest on Saturday. Chairwoman of the judge committee, Marissa Haque-Fauzi, said that both Deivy and Braham will represent South Jakarta in the Miss and Mr. Jakarta contest which will be held next month. Deivy and Braham have been selected from 80 female and 60 male participants respectively.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Abdurrahman warns NU to evade external influences
Abdurrahman warns NU to evade external influences JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Abdurrahman Wahid warned members of the influential Moslem organization not to let the forces of external political play tear them apart. "NU members (may) join one or another political group for (the sake of) the five-yearly general elections, but (the activities) should not harm relationships among members," Abdurrahman told a rally of some 10,000 NU youths in Semarang, on Sunday.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Price declines continued on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday, with the broad-based Composite Index losing another three points to close at 455.11 against Friday's 459.07. The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also lost ground to close at 108.64 against 109.46. Yesterday's share price declines were in line with drops in Tokyo and Sydney.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Preserving teak
Preserving teak Mr. A. Djuana, in his letter published in The Jakarta Post on July 23, 1994, has found that the teak timber in his house is not immune from attack by white ants. Teak was considered to be permanently resistant to marine borers like the toredo worm but maybe white ants are made of sterner stuff. In Europe the oldest timber preservative is creosote. For instance, railway sleepers pre-soaked in creosote have lasted more than 100 years.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tsunami victims flooded with aids
Tsunami victims flooded with aids MALANG: Victims of the tsunami at Tamban coast, Malang, East Java, should not worry for lacking of the basic needs during they rebuild their houses, an official said. The municipality which coordinates the aid has received more than Rp 67 million aid besides food, medicine and house materials, according to aid coordinator Gus Syamsudin as quoted by Antara on Thursday.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan wants president to attend APEC summit
Taiwan wants president to attend APEC summit TAIPEI (Reuter): Taiwan said yesterday it wanted its president to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum's summit meeting in Jakarta later this year despite reports of opposition from Beijing. "We are an APEC member and we should have the right to ask for our president's attendance at the summit," Foreign Ministry spokesman Rock Leng said by telephone.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt pursuing all legal options on Kedungombo ruling
Govt pursuing all legal options on Kedungombo ruling JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday said it would go through every legal channel to fight the compensation arrangement set by the Supreme Court for the displaced villagers of Kedungombo, Central Java. State Minister of Agrarian Affairs Soni Harsono said the court ruling on the Kedungombo dispute was raised during a meeting with President Soeharto yesterday at Merdeka Palace.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
World junior weightlifting championship opened here
World junior weightlifting championship opened here JAKARTA (JP): The 20th world junior weightlifting championships opened here yesterday evening, with young lifters hoping to establish a number of new records. The event, fielding a total of 169 lifters from 46 countries on five continents, will get into full-swing today at the Senayan tennis indoor stadium. Gothfried Sundhol, President of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), officially declared the championships open yesterday.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Small business needs better coordination to develop
Small business needs better coordination to develop JAKARTA (JP): Better coordination among government institutions, banks and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is needed to accelerate development of small businesses in the country, a senior official said.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan promises increase in investment in RI
Taiwan promises increase in investment in RI By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat TAIPEI, Taiwan (JP): Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui promised visiting executives of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) here yesterday his country's investments in Indonesia would rise to US$6.5 billion within the next 12 months.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Long licensing procedures remain problem for investors
Long licensing procedures remain problem for investors JAKARTA (JP): Long licensing procedures in local administrations remain the main problem for investors, even though the government has introduced a series of deregulatory measures, State Minister of Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo said.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mental checks a healthy sign
Mental checks a healthy sign DENPASAR, Bali: A 10-fold increase of mentally disturbed patients at the state-owned Bangli mental hospital was considered a healthy sign by its director Robert Revenger. It "demonstrates an increased awareness among people to undergo mental check-ups ... before it is too late", he was quoted by the Antara news agency as saying.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Two muggers shot to death
Two muggers shot to death Police shot to muggers to death in two separate places yesterday and Sunday. Irwan Hidayat, 18, a resident of Jl. Muhamad, Jagakarsa, South Jakarta, was shot in his chest and waist while resisting arrest in Kebayoran Baru area, South Jakarta, yesterday at dawn. He was trying to flee the South Jakarta policemen who caught him red- handed mugging an office worker at the bus shelter.
Tue, 26 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
Foreign investment in domestic press
Foreign investment in domestic press From Prospek Domestic newspaper and magazine publishers are concerned over Law No. 20, 1994, which some circles understood to allow foreign investment in the press. This concern is well founded because even though the media business experienced a boom in the past and a larger number of new publications came into being, many of them have faced hard luck, either because of inaccurate feasibility studies or mismanagement.