Archive: 19 September 1994
56 articles found
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Corruptions hurts the growth of small businesses
Corruptions hurts the growth of small businesses JAKARTA (JP): Corruption and collusion between government officials and businessmen have hampered the growth of small businesses because they channel most of the credit from state banks to large entities, legislator A.A. Baramuli said here Saturday.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mangrove for fishponds
Mangrove for fishponds PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: The provincial government is offering 70,240 hectares of mangroves to investors for brackish fishponds. The local government's offer came after the State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja lamented the rapid loss of mangroves nationwide. Chief of the local chapter of fishery office Djunaidi said Saturday that the mangroves were located in East and West Kotawaringin district as well as in Kapuas.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Investments in Jakarta total $2.6 billion
Investments in Jakarta total $2.6 billion JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Investment Coordinating Board announced that foreign and domestic investments approved by the board in the city during the first semester of this year reached Rp 5.68 trillion (US$ 2.6 billion). The board's deputy head M. Subana Kusika said over the weekend, as quoted by Bisnis Indonesia, that foreign investment commitments during the January-June period comprised 40 projects totaling Rp 1.4 trillion.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Koja residents ask for delay of house demolition
Koja residents ask for delay of house demolition JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of North Koja subdistrict residents asked PT Pelindo, a state-owned seaport company which is appropriating 144.8 hectares of their land for a cargo terminal expansion project, to give them more time to demolish their houses.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dancing festival at TIM
Dancing festival at TIM Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro will open a three-day traditional dancing festival at the Taman Ismail Marzuki, Central Jakarta, on Sept. 27. I Gusti Bagus Adi Perbawa, the festival's chief organizer, said recently that dozens of dancers will perform various traditional dances in the festival. He added that the organizing committee will also hold a seminar on traditional dancing in conjunction with the event.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Gunmen free two kidnap victims
Gunmen free two kidnap victims MANILA (Reuter): Moslem gunmen freed the wife of a wealthy landowner and a family driver they had been holding hostage in the southern Philippines after the army threatened to attack their hideout, officials said yesterday. The kidnappers, described by the military as former separatist guerrillas turned bandits, had demanded 15 million pesos (US$575,000) for the release of the pair but no ransom was paid, the officials said.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
`Primadosa' author loses lawsuit
`Primadosa' author loses lawsuit JAKARTA (JP): An evangelist has lost his lawsuit against the government for banning his book which the authorities considered a personal affront to President Soeharto. The Jakarta State Administrative Court has rejected the suit filed by Wimanjaya K. Liotohe, the author of Primadosa (Prime Sin), against Attorney General Singgih last January, Attorney General spokesman Basrief Arief said. Judge H.R.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
S'pore will continue its program of state handouts, Lee says
S'pore will continue its program of state handouts, Lee says SINGAPORE (Reuter): Despite its criticism of Western welfare policies, Singapore plans to continue its program of state handouts, Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in a newspaper interview published yesterday. Publication of The Straits Times interview coincided with that of a survey that found six out of 10 Singaporeans think the government has given out enough subsidies.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lee to address congress
Lee to address congress SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore acting Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will pay a two-day visit to Jakarta to speak at the 21st International Small Business Congress hosted by Indonesia, it was announced here Saturday. A government statement said, Lee, who is also the minister for trade and industry, left yesterday. He is due to call on Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Industry and Trade Hartarto during the trip.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Discipline needed to promote traffic laws, Haryanto says
Discipline needed to promote traffic laws, Haryanto says JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said Saturday that people should discipline themselves to adhere to the latest body of traffic laws, which has been in force for one year. "Vehicle owners, operators, drivers, passengers, officers and other street users should improve their discipline," Haryanto told reporters after attending a ceremony for the commemoration of the Transportation Day at his office.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Weekly Stock Exchange Review
Weekly Stock Exchange Review JAKARTA (JP): As expected, the stock exchange went through a sharp correction at the beginning of last week, following profit taking by both local and foreign players. The decline, however, was short-lived as foreign investors capitalized on the lower price counters in anticipation of the early rebound. The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) Composite Index closed the week at 525.63, down 6.73 points from the preceding week's close of 532.36.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Govt's environmental awareness is decreasing
Govt's environmental awareness is decreasing JAKARTA (JP): Despite official rhetoric, most government officials do not have sufficient knowledge or awareness of how to protect and preserve the environment, an environmental legal expert says. This poor environmental awareness is reflected in the sporadic issuing of regulations and decisions which are not conducive to "sustainable development" concepts, said Mas Achmad Santosa.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Lower tax rates won't hurt tax revenues: Mar'ie
Lower tax rates won't hurt tax revenues: Mar'ie JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Mar'ie Muhammad expressed on Saturday that the proposed cut in income tax rates will not cause a downfall in the state tax revenues. Speaking during a plenary session of the House of Representatives (DPR), the minister said that the possible drop in the state tax revenues could be overcome through a more intensive tax collection system. "In the short run, the cut might cause a drop in the income tax receipts.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Environmentally sound technology for pulp industry
Environmentally sound technology for pulp industry By Buntario Tigris JAKARTA (JP): Pulp and paper is a very essential part of human life. This is why the industry is a global business in terms of competition and standardized quality. Slowly, the effect of pulp and paper on the environment has become a global concern as well. It is regrettable that the development of pulp and paper technology has been relatively slow.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Peter Pan & the Pirates 3:00 Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 Students' Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Wayang Appreciation 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Buddhist forum 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series: Van Der Valk 9:00 World News 9:30 Music video 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Momo Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Private colleges subject to independent auditing
Private colleges subject to independent auditing JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro says private universities and colleges will soon have to have their finances audited by public accountants. The move, which will be part of a controversial decree from the minister now in the making, is intended to compel universities to account for every rupiah they receive from students.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Quake aid may be dirty
Quake aid may be dirty BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The local authorities are investigating reports that the aid donated for earthquake victims in the West Lampung regency was embezzled by corrupt government officials. An information official at the local provincial administration, Hotman Atiek, told Antara over the weekend that there were reports from the local people about the officials who embezzled the funds. "The case has not reached the regent, but it will be carefully scrutinized," he said.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
French firms to help expand airport in Ujungpandang
French firms to help expand airport in Ujungpandang JAKARTA (JP): French companies will carry out the feasibility study and the construction of the expansion of the Hasanuddin Airport in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi, according to Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto. "Suvre Avia will conduct the feasibility study, while the company which will do the construction will be selected through an open tender," Haryanto told reporters here on Saturday.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tip on creating emboss effect in PageMaker 5.0
Tip on creating emboss effect in PageMaker 5.0 JAKARTA (JP): Unlike PageMaker 4.0, PM 5.0 has a nudge tool similar to the one we used in creating the emboss effect in CorelDRAW!. In PM 5.0, we can use the arrow keys or the nudge buttons found on its Control palette. Like in CorelDRAW!, we can also specify how far the object should travel each time we hit one of the arrow keys.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Data on illiteracy may be inaccurate
Data on illiteracy may be inaccurate JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of the Ministry of Education and Culture has warned the provincial government against pumping up the literacy rate in their respective patches simply to please the authorities in Jakarta. Director General of External Education, Youth and Sports Soedijarto said that this practice is hampering the government's drive to eradicate poverty and ignorance.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Steve King talks of software component and piracy (1)
Steve King talks of software component and piracy (1) By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): If you've been regularly following my column, you must have noticed that I have been raising a number of questions concerning the future of personal as well as organizational computing. Last week, I had an invaluable opportunity to have a short but very enlightening interview with Steve King, Lotus Development's VP for the Asia Pacific.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Rating the debtors
Rating the debtors Credit Rating Indonesia Ltd., which was set up early this year, is expected to begin operating soon after the recent issuance of two regulations on the role, function and operational mechanism of rating institutions in the capital market. Credit rating and research has indeed become a much-needed service in the capital market due to the increasing popularity of debt instruments as a source of fresh funds for investments.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Train fatally hits seven
Train fatally hits seven PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Seven people were fatally hit by a train and two critically wounded in the accident here Saturday. Six of those killed were students of an Islamic Madrasah Tsanawiyah school while the other remains hospitalized after suffering a concussion. A spokesman for the local state-run railway company, Agus Sukamto, said the accident occurred because the victims were not paying attention when crossing the track.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI law partially incorporates `Sharia': Oetojo
RI law partially incorporates `Sharia': Oetojo JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian legal system has incorporated only parts of the Sharia, or Islamic law, because Indonesia also has people of other faiths, Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said on Saturday. The plurality of religious followers in Indonesia must be considered in drafting and compiling the national law, Oetojo said during a seminar on the relations between Islamic laws and the Indonesian legal system.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Residents demand compensation
Residents demand compensation Residents of Penjaringan area in North Jakarta asked the administration to give a better compensation rate following a plan to appropriate their plots of land to build a toll road. "The current compensation offered to us is not enough to build new homes," said Johanes, one of the residents, during a protest at the North Jakarta administration's office.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Managing forests
Managing forests The government's policy to turn private forest concession companies into BUMN state-owned enterprises, putting 49 percent of the shares in the hands of the government, is a positive measure. Indonesia, whose territory covers 191.93 million hectares, has 143.9 million hectares of forest, which is 75 percent of the total land surface.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Alex toppled in battle for Jakarta PDI top position
Alex toppled in battle for Jakarta PDI top position JAKARTA (JP): Lukman F. Mokoginta was elected as the new chairman of the Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) in a surprisingly nonviolent regional congress yesterday. Lukman, 45, toppled the party's controversial outgoing boss MAS Alex Asmasoebrata, the top-seeded nominee until the closing hours of the two-day congress at the seaside Hotel Horison.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI-Hungary trade forum
RI-Hungary trade forum JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) will host a business dialog between Indonesian and Hungarian businessmen at the Borobudur Hotel here today. The business forum, co-sponsored by the Association of Indonesian Economists (ISEI), will be held in tandem with the three-day visit of Hungarian President Arpad Goncz to Indonesia.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Developer asked about land fraud
Developer asked about land fraud JAKARTA (JP): Police have questioned executives of a property developer, along with some Bekasi residents, in connection with the alleged illegal sale of a 20 hectare plot of land. Speaking at a press conference Saturday, National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. K. Ratta said that the developer, identified only as PT HDP, was believed to have purchased the plot located at Pejuang village in West Bekasi through illegal means.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Overcrowded buses
Overcrowded buses From Berita Buana A top police official called on city bus drivers recently to stop overcrowding city buses so that they could close the bus doors in line with the new regulation. This sounds right but if there is a ruling to regulate the maximum number of passengers in a bus why do traffic policemen let overcrowded buses pass in front of their eyes in bus terminals to begin with? Isn't this silent consent? A feeling shared by us all, passengers, drivers and the public alike?
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
RI plywood exports drop due to falling demand
RI plywood exports drop due to falling demand JAKARTA (JP): Weakening demand in the Japanese and Chinese markets has slashed Indonesia's exports during the first months of this year, an executive says. "However, the strong demand in South Korea and the Middle East could compensate Indonesia's decreasing plywood exports to China and Japan," said Sudradjat DP, an executive of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and the Djajanti Group, a major producer of plywood.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta will soon get 41 new hotels
Jakarta will soon get 41 new hotels JAKARTA (JP): The government has approved applications for the establishment of 41 hotels in Jakarta, Director General of Tourism Andi Mappi Sammeng said here over the weekend. Of the approved hotels, 16, with 4,429 rooms, are scheduled to operate in the near future, he said at a ceremony for the opening of the Ibis Slipi Hotel in West Jakarta.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Perlis plans power sale to Thailand
Perlis plans power sale to Thailand KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The northern Malaysian state of Perlis plans to sell electricity to Thailand from a proposed US$480 million power station, a senior state official said Saturday. Thai authorities have responded encouragingly to the proposal by the Senglang Power Station which would generate up to 650 megawatts, Abdul Hamid Pawanteh, the chief minister of Perlis state, said. Officials said power station is to be built by Teknoloji Tenaga Perlis Sdn. Bhd.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police challenge YLBHI over lawsuit
Police challenge YLBHI over lawsuit JAKARTA (JP): Police announced on Saturday that they are prepared to face a lawsuit filed by the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), which accused police of having abused the foundation's freedom to associate by abruptly breaking up its seminar about land disputes early this month. "We are ready to face the lawsuit. We also have our law experts," said Lt. Col. Latief Rabar, a spokesman for City Police spokesman.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Traffic law better enforced
Traffic law better enforced BANDUNG, West Java: The police have considered raising the fines for violators of the traffic law but cautioned that the policy should be enforced on a selective basis. Local police chief Maj. Gen. Soebandy said Saturday that the fines in areas where traffic was heavy should be higher than in lighter areas He asked all police under his command to study traffic in their respective areas before formulating the policy.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia special force now gets a new commander
Indonesia special force now gets a new commander JAKARTA (JP): Kopassus (Special Command Force), the Army's most fearsome unit, now has a new commander in the latest major reshuffle of the Armed Forces' top leadership. Brig. Gen. Subagyo Hari Siswoyo, 48, is no stranger to the elite red beret force. He began his military career and spent a great deal of time with the group. He also served in military intelligence. Subagyo, who replaces Brig. Gen.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Inaccurate caption
Inaccurate caption This may be a minor point for some, but for the sake of accuracy a correction is necessary. On page six of the Sept. 12, 1994 The Jakarta Post, a photograph of an aerial display at the recent Farnborough air show is captioned: " The Eurofighter and a World War II bomber fly wing tip to wing tip..." Readers can clearly see the designation "F-16C" written on the tail fin of the more modern aircraft, so it cannot be anything other than that type.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest oil adulterator
Police arrest oil adulterator SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Local police have arrested a man suspected of adulterating the lubricating oil and distributing the contraband in the city. The suspect, identified only as BT, was arrested early last week at his house which he also used as his business quarters, according to chief of the local police precinct Lt. Col. Suprihadi Usman.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Night transit service not feasible: Organda
Night transit service not feasible: Organda JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda), Aip Syaifudin, said yesterday that the public night transit system which has been on trial for a few days is an unprofitable project. "Owners of public transit vehicles have suffered losses since the system took effect some 10 days ago," Aip said during an inspection tour to evaluate the night transportation system on Friday.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Floods dampen ASEAN meeting
Floods dampen ASEAN meeting BANGKOK (AFP): Heavy rains have flooded the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai on the eve of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Ministers meeting (AEM) and sent organizers scrambling for emergency transportation, local reports said yesterday.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Thugs hired for land appropriation
Thugs hired for land appropriation JAKARTA (JP): A property dispute turned ugly over the weekend when dozens of men, reportedly hired by PT Technodev Inti Utama, a law consultant claiming to represent state-owned Bank Dagang Negara (BDN), attacked a building at Jl. Agus Salim 24, Central Jakarta. Witnesses said that thugs, armed with hammers, stormed the two-story building where a number of corporations have their offices, including the Kiblat weekly, on Friday evening.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Kampung Melayu overpass opened
Kampung Melayu overpass opened The Kampung Melayu flyover which connects Jl. Jatinegara Timur and Jl. Casablanca in East Jakarta is open to traffic starting today. According to the Antara news agency the municipality public relations office announced that traffic from east and west can bypass the intersection near the Kampung Melayu bus terminal by using the flyover. Meanwhile due to technical reasons the Guntur bridge has been closed down since last weekend and the traffic from Jl.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Murayama's visit to renew Japan's role
Murayama's visit to renew Japan's role By Rizal Sukma JAKARTA (JP): Since the end of Cold War, discussions on security matters in the Asia-Pacific have been preoccupied with two main issues: How China's modernization might affect the future of regional security environment, and how to find a suitable security arrangement in the region.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Helper turns criminal
Helper turns criminal From Kompas At about 3.30 p.m. on Aug. 31, 1994 my father and I were riding towards our house at Taman Permata Buwana, West Jakarta. As we approached the circle of the Puri Indah housing complex, one of our wheels was punctured metal spike. Then we parked our car in front of a row of shops next to the Simpang Puri dispensary on Jalan Raya Kembangan. When my father was changing the punctured tire, a young man came by offering to help.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Too many people, too few buses
Too many people, too few buses From Bisnis Indonesia A Police officer was quoted as saying: "The bus must pick up no more passengers than its capacity allows, so that the bus door can be closed." I view this as an appropriate statement. But why aren't the police taking action against bus drivers who continue overloading their buses? Clearly, the demand for transportation is greater than the number of buses serving the public.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bus and taxi fares
Bus and taxi fares From Neraca The Land Transportation Owners Organization's demand that the bus fare be raised should be reconsidered. For people who commute to work in Jakarta daily from Depok, Bogor, any fare increase would be too burdensome. The organization wants the regular bus fare raised from Rp 250 to Rp 550, for PATAS from Rp 550 to Rp 900, for air conditioned PATAS from Rp 1,300 to Rp 1,600, and the minibus fare from Rp 300 to Rp 550.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hungarian president arrives in Indonesia
Hungarian president arrives in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Hungarian President Arpad Goncz arrived on the tourist island of Bali Saturday for a four-day visit to Indonesia. Goncz is also scheduled to visit Jakarta but there has been no official explanation about whom he will meet here. Goncz and his entourage arrived at the Ngurah Rai International Airport an a special flight of TU 154-B2 from Beijing after a state visit China, Antara reported yesterday.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
PT Astra International taps Asian dollar mart for US$160m
PT Astra International taps Asian dollar mart for US$160m JAKARTA (JP): Four Singapore-based Japanese banks have arranged a US$160 million revolving credit facility for PT Astra International, a major Indonesian assembler and distributor of vehicles, heavy equipment and machinery.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
UAE begins gas supplies to Japan under new deal
UAE begins gas supplies to Japan under new deal ABU DHABI (AFP): The biggest gas tanker in the world has sailed from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Japan to deliver the first shipment of liquefied gas under a 25-year contract, officials said on Saturday. Al-Khazna is among four tankers ordered by the UAE from Japan at a cost of US$600 million to cope with the sharp increase in supplies from the Das liquefaction plant following the completion of a major expansion project.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Upset penalty saves South Korea from humiliation at U-19
Upset penalty saves South Korea from humiliation at U-19 JAKARTA (JP): A penalty in the dying minutes saved South Korea from an upset loss to Bahrain in their Asian Youth Under-19 soccer championship last night. A rain of tears carried the Bahrainis to the locker room.
Mon, 19 Sep 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.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Papua New Guinea upbeat for peace on Bougainville
Papua New Guinea upbeat for peace on Bougainville By David Williams PORT MORESBY (AFP): The government of Papua New Guinea has embarked on a fragile peace process that could provide the brightest hope yet for ending a bloody six-year secessionist conflict on Bougainville Island. The conflict has killed more than 150 members of the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) and unknown numbers of rebels in the Bougainville Revolutionary Army (BRA).
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Timor military breed rare birds
Timor military breed rare birds DILI, East Timor: The local military district is breeding endangered deer and birds on Atauro island, some 40 miles north of here. "We mean to help the East Timor government preserve forests and endangered species in the province," military commandant Lt. Col. Soekoco told Antara Saturday. Soekoco said the project was expected to attract tourists. The waters around Atauro are well-known for their whales in December.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Building on a road side
Building on a road side From Kompas We, the residents of Empang subdistrict in South Bogor, are concerned over the renovation of a building which houses a service shop for Vespa scooters and is located on the side of a narrow road in our area. The problem is that the building is also being enlarged to occupy part of the road. The shop owner should know that building on part of a public road is a violation of city regulations.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ramos arrives from European trip
Ramos arrives from European trip MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos returned yesterday from a nine-day trip to Europe hailing it as a success in terms of convincing investors to cash in on his nation's promising economic growth and forging bilateral ties. Ramos arrived in the central city of Cebu aboard a Philippine Airlines jet from Frankfurt, Germany -- the last leg of his tour that also took him to Italy, Spain, France and Belgium over nine days. He flew to Manila later yesterday.
Mon, 19 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB
Five new records broken in junior athletics c'ship
Five new records broken in junior athletics c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Five new meet records were produced during the first two days of the 5th Asian junior track and field championships. One of the new marks came yesterday in the women's 100m by Damayanthi Dasha of Sri Lanka.