Archive: 12 November 1994
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Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Media center caters to 'hungry' journalists
<p>Media center caters to 'hungry' journalists</p><p>By Lenah Susianty & T. Sima Gunawan</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): "Do they have telephone lines in Indonesia?" asked an American media establishment planning to send its reporter to cover the APEC...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Indonesia ready to answer human rights questions
<p>Indonesia ready to answer human rights questions</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is prepared to answer questions about human rights observation if they are raised during the visit here by U.S. President Bill Clinton.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Caltex and Shell protest forex policy
<p>Caltex and Shell protest forex policy</p><p> MANILA (AFP): Caltex Petroleum Corp. and Royal Dutch Shell Petroleum Corp. subsidiaries in the Philippines yesterday protested the abolition of a special dollar allocation for oil imports, saying this will seriously affect operating...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
APEC ministers adopt investment code
<p>APEC ministers adopt investment code</p><p> JAKARTA (Agencies): Ministers of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum yesterday adopted an investment code after the United States dropped its earlier objections to three of the 12-point principles only hours before the...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
24-hour snack bar
<p>24-hour snack bar</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Convention Center, venue of the APEC conferences, has opened a 24-hour snack bar, knowing that some of the delegates and journalists from countries with different time zones will be working round the clock.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Does APEC bode well or ill?
<p>Does APEC bode well or ill?</p><p>By Bob S. Hadiwinata</p><p> BANDUNG (JP): The meeting of 18 world leaders in Bogor on Nov. 15 is pivotal in that it serves as a test case on how far the Asia-Pacific countries are willing to go in setting up order under increasingly...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Elephants strike again in Riau
<p>Elephants strike again in Riau</p><p> PEKANBARU, Riau: Around 40 elephants have rampaged through 14 hectares of rubber plantation in Tanjung Beludu village, Pasir Penyu district, in Riau, destroying three-year-old rubber trees.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
In case of a power cut PLN ready with backups
<p>In case of a power cut PLN ready with backups</p><p>By Frits Pangemanan</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): The State Electricity Company (PLN), currently facing public wrath for raising rates beginning this month, does not want to take any risk of power outages during the APEC...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Soeharto urges faster trade liberalization
<p>Soeharto urges faster trade liberalization</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto opened the Sixth Ministerial Meeting of APEC yesterday on a note of hope for an accelerated process of trade and investment liberalization among its 18 member economies.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Workshop on the environment
<p>Workshop on the environment</p><p> JAKARTA: A local environmental group, the Yayasan Laut Lestari Indonesia (YLLI) is holding a workshop on fauna, flora and the sea beginning yesterday and lasting through Nov. 15 in Pulau Air, one of the Seribu Islands, North Jakarta.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
PBF presents report to ministerial meeting
<p>PBF presents report to ministerial meeting</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): The Pacific Business Forum (PBF) presented a report yesterday to the APEC ministerial meeting recommending policy changes needed to sustain regional growth in four major areas.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Shaw clocks fastest in Formula Asia trial
<p>Shaw clocks fastest in Formula Asia trial</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Hong Kong's David Shaw overcame the slippery track to clock the fastest time in yesterday's non-qualifying practice for today's and tomorrow's Formula Asia races in Zhuhai, China.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
TV today
<p>TV today</p><p>TVRI</p><p> 2:30 p.m Sports: "Tennis W.T.A" 3:30 Film 4:30 Cultural Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Traditional Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Lemhanas 8:05 TV...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Consensus mechanism of APEC forum questioned
<p>Consensus mechanism of APEC forum questioned</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): The consensus mechanism of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum has come under much scrutiny, with member countries suggesting several interpretations of the heralded decision making process.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Kuwaitis still don't trust Iraqi regime
<p>Kuwaitis still don't trust Iraqi regime</p><p> KUWAIT (Reuter): Kuwaiti businessmen gave mixed reviews yesterday to Iraq's formal recognition of the emirate, with some foreseeing economic gains but others saying Baghdad cannot be trusted.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Church Services
<p>Church Services</p><p> * 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. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Malaysia will sue if Britain stops loan: PM Mahathir
<p>Malaysia will sue if Britain stops loan: PM Mahathir</p><p> KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday his government may sue if Britain stops payment on a concessionary loan for the controversial Pergau dam.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Senators to attend talks in Malaysia
<p>Senators to attend talks in Malaysia</p><p> KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The largest delegation of U.S. senators to visit Malaysia will attend a Pacific Dialog Conference that begins this weekend in Penang, the U.S. Embassy said yesterday.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Trucks told to avoid toll roads
<p>Trucks told to avoid toll roads</p><p> Truck drivers who normally use the city's toll roads will have to be extra patient during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conferences as the facility will be closed to them virtually the whole day on Tuesday when APEC...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Politically motivated aid a mistake: Kissinger
<p>Politically motivated aid a mistake: Kissinger</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Dr. Henry Kissinger sees no harm in the United States' plan to raise human rights issues during President Bill Clinton's visit to Indonesia but decries any sanction related to the issues.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Journalists, media readers sue Minister of Information
<p>Journalists, media readers sue Minister of Information</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): One thousand, one hundred and thirty-two Indonesians, consisting of journalists, press employees and mass media subscribers, yesterday filed two lawsuits against Minister of Information Harmoko for...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Free trade deadline not certain: Keating
<p>Free trade deadline not certain: Keating</p><p> SYDNEY (AFP): Australia is not taking it for granted that APEC leaders will agree on a deadline for regional free trade next week, Prime Minister Paul Keating said yesterday.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Battered at home, Clinton heads for Asia
<p>Battered at home, Clinton heads for Asia</p><p> WASHINGTON (Reuter): Battered at home, President Bill Clinton headed to Asia yesterday to preach the virtues of free trade in hopes his appearance on the world stage will burnish his image in America.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Media lose some freedom
<p>Media lose some freedom</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): The APEC conference organizers have tightened the security around the Jakarta Convention Center, specially around the meeting rooms.</p><p>If during the Senior Officials Meetings journalists were still free to roam around...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Adianto to challenge Smyslov in six-round duel
<p>Adianto to challenge Smyslov in six-round duel</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one chess player Utut Adianto will challenge former world champion Vassili Smyslov in a five- day, six-round duel at the Kelapa Gading Sports Club, North Jakarta.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
UKI opens new faculty
<p>UKI opens new faculty</p><p> The Indonesian Christian University has officially launched its School of Social and Political Sciences, which has three, degree courses: international relations, communication studies and public administration studies.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Sixty-five army generals officially enter their retirement
<p>Sixty-five army generals officially enter their retirement</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Sixty five army generals officially went into retirement in a ceremony marking the end of their military careers at the National Military Academy in Magelang, Central Java, yesterday.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Public works office criticized by council
<p>Public works office criticized by council</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): A member of the City Council criticized the city public works office yesterday for poorly supervising the construction of a number of roads and other projects.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Clinton calls for lifting trades barriers with Asia
<p>Clinton calls for lifting trades barriers with Asia</p><p> WASHINGTON (AFP): President Bill Clinton said Thursday America's success in the 21st century depends on tearing down trade barriers with Latin America and Asia and preparing U.S. workers to meet the competition.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Where to go in Jakarta:
<p>Where to go in Jakarta:</p><p>Music</p><p> * 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.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Kasiyadi extends lead at PGA tourney
<p>Kasiyadi extends lead at PGA tourney</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Overnight sole leader, Indonesia's Kasiyadi, kept his cool to extend the lead by five strokes for an eight- under par-208 after the third round of the Tugu Pratama PGA championship at Bumi Serpong Damai near here...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
RI plane delivers aid to Afghanistan
<p>RI plane delivers aid to Afghanistan</p><p> LOGAR, Afghanistan (AFP): Indonesia sent a military transport plane carrying 30 tons of Red Cross medical supplies to strife torn Kabul yesterday.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Hyundai invests in U.S.
<p>Hyundai invests in U.S.</p><p> SEOUL (AFP): Hyundai Electronics America (HEA) has bought a subsidiary of AT and T Co. in the largest direct investment by a South Korean firm in the United States, a company spokesman said here yesterday.</p><p>HEA, the U.S.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Catur Yasa carves out role in Indonesian development
<p>Catur Yasa carves out role in Indonesian development</p><p> The scope of PT Catur Yasa's projects, spanning such diverse sectors as construction, energy, telecommunications and agro- industry, crisscrosses the numerous islands in the Indonesian archipelago.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Stock Exchange
<p>Stock Exchange</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) slightly improved yesterday, with a number of issues recovering in active trading. However, the market's indices slightly declined.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Purwoto refutes statements on Kedung Ombo case
<p>Purwoto refutes statements on Kedung Ombo case</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Former chief justice Purwoto Suhadi Gandasubrata says statements regarding the Kedung Ombo land dispute by several legal experts in the mass media recently are groundless.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Former 'Tempo' reporters hired by American media
<p>Former 'Tempo' reporters hired by American media</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): American media establishments covering the APEC conferences and the leadership meeting have found a pool of talented local reporters to help them do some of the legwork.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Make way! The int'l media circus has come to town
<p>Make way! The int'l media circus has come to town</p><p>By Lenah Susianty & T. Sima Gunawan</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): The international media circus has come to town.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Leading world crossers to lock horns today
<p>Leading world crossers to lock horns today</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Thirteen leading world competitors will lock horns in the fourth and final leg of the Lucky Strike International Motocross Championships due to start today at the Raffles Village track in Cibubur, East Jakarta.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Six children leave for S'pore
<p>Six children leave for S'pore</p><p> Six of the brightest children of the Tiara Putra Foundation are scheduled to leave tomorrow for Singapore for a three-day visit, an executive of the foundation said.</p><p>Chairperson of the foundation, Mrs.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Thoughts from Tempo emerge in book
<p>Thoughts from Tempo emerge in book</p><p> The Lontar Foundation, in cooperation with Alumni Majalah Tempo, will host tomorrow the launching of Sidelines: Thought Pieces from Tempo Magazine, collection of articles by Goenawan Mohamad from the column Catatan Pinggir.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Another 'Westerling'
<p>Another 'Westerling'</p><p> One day the Dutch ordered all male inhabitants of Payakumbuh in West Sumatra, to sit close to the bridge on the broad terraces leading down to the river Batang Agam. An important announcement was going to be made.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Taxi flees with my belongings
<p>Taxi flees with my belongings</p><p>From Pos Kota</p><p>On Saturday, Oct. 31, 1994 I arrived at Soekarno-Hatta airport from Tokyo by Philippine Airlines at about 8 p.m. After clearing my luggage, I took a taxi to Terminal A to buy a Sempati Air ticket to Manado for...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
A call for cooperation
<p>A call for cooperation</p><p> I have enjoyed reading the wide views on colonialism recently expressed by Mr. Richardson, Mr. de Kort, Mr. de Jong, and lately Ms. Nanny Djali. The degree of emotion raised by this debate among all the writers indicates that strong feelings about...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Main contractor for Oasis Square
<p>Main contractor for Oasis Square</p><p> PT Total Bangun Persada (TBP) has been chosen as the main contractor for the construction of the Rp 250 billion (US$113 million) Oasis Square project on Jl. Kalilio, Senen, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Church prays for successful meeting
<p>Church prays for successful meeting</p><p> The Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI), on behalf of all churches in the country, said yesterday that it is praying for the APEC leaders gathering in Indonesia to discuss the future of the region, home to over half of the...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
City Hall urged to review agrement on land barter
<p>City Hall urged to review agrement on land barter</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Three political factions at the City Council have urged the city administration to review its ruilslag (Dutch term used for land barter agreement) system in an effort to stop the city from losing any more of...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Japanese aid for fish auction center
<p>Japanese aid for fish auction center</p><p> SORONG, Irian Jaya: The fish auction center currently under construction in Kaimana, Fak-Fak regency, Irian Jaya, is 90 percent completed, J. Becky Rahawarin, the project officer for the center, said.</p><p>The Rp 2.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Int'l partners join Catur Yasa in major projects
<p>Int'l partners join Catur Yasa in major projects</p><p> PT Catur Yasa will share center stage with top international partners this week as it participates in signing ceremonies for two major projects which will carry on operations well into the next century.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Trumpet blows wind of change into Eric Awuy's life
<p>Trumpet blows wind of change into Eric Awuy's life</p><p>By Debra H. Yatim</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Why would a 14-year old boy, very much into playing jazz and heavy metal rock with his own band, gradually turn into a classical trumpet player?</p><p>In...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Jeewon first Korean company to enter JSX
<p>Jeewon first Korean company to enter JSX</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Byung-Soo Park, Chairman of the Seoul-based Jeewon Group, a leading manufacturer of car stereos and satellite video receivers, feels proud in his current visit to Indonesia.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
APEC wives take a tour of Jakarta
<p>APEC wives take a tour of Jakarta</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): The host committee has organized an elaborate program for the wives of the ministers attending the APEC conference. But only four took up the offer of a city tour yesterday.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Human resources key to Catur Yasa's growth
<p>Human resources key to Catur Yasa's growth</p><p> PT Catur Yasa has long recognized the importance of improving human resources in facilitating the efficient running of its operations.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Defendant retracts statement made before police
<p>Defendant retracts statement made before police</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): One of seven defendants being tried for allegedly arranging a gambling den with noted youth organization figure, Yorrys Raweyai, retracted his preliminary statement made before police in West Jakarta District...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Canadian, local firms to sign accord
<p>Canadian, local firms to sign accord</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien is expected here Monday to witness the signing of an agreement between Canadian and Indonesian parties on an air traffic control project.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Aussies help RI fight fires
<p>Aussies help RI fight fires</p><p> JAKARTA: A team of six Australian fire fighting experts will arrive over the weekend to advise Indonesia in its battle against forest fires, the Australian Embassy says in a statement.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
RI, Chile sign investment pact
<p>RI, Chile sign investment pact</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas (right) and his Chilean counterpart, Jose Miguel Insulza (left), yesterday signed a joint declaration, marking the start of bilateral investment relations between the two countries.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Clinton's Asian trip
<p>Clinton's Asian trip</p><p> President Bill Clinton's theme of putting the economy first takes him to Indonesia this week for the second annual Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Designers go APEC
<p>Designers go APEC</p><p> Indonesian fashion designers have caught the APEC bug, and for a good reason too, given the current talks about free trade.</p><p>Ghea Sukasah, Poppy Dharsono and Ramli yesterday had the chance to present some of their collections to the...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Dealing with the press
<p>Dealing with the press</p><p> With the strike of a gong the APEC ministerial meeting, to be followed by a conference of APEC's heads of government on Tuesday, was officially opened by President Soeharto yesterday.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Tangerang residents lack water
<p>Tangerang residents lack water</p><p> TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of families in Benda district, Tangerang, are complaining about severe water shortages.</p><p>Due to the limited availability of piped water, residents are forced to spend extra money to obtain enough...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Garuda links Surabaya, HK
<p>Garuda links Surabaya, HK</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): The country's flag carrier Garuda has increased its service linking Surabaya in East Java with Singapore and Hong Kong, by operating Airbus 300-600 aircraft once a week.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Indonesia's textile exports recover from setbacks
<p>Indonesia's textile exports recover from setbacks</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's exports of textiles and textile products are recovering, after decreasing in the first half of the year, an executive of the Indonesian Textile Association said yesterday.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Indonesians of Chinese descent
<p>Indonesians of Chinese descent</p><p>From Media Indonesia</p><p>I am very concerned over the report published in Media Indonesia Nov. 2, 1994 about the 12 thousand Indonesian citizens of Chinese descent whose citizenship still has to be clarified.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Lontar Foundation launches new book
<p>Lontar Foundation launches new book</p><p> The Lontar Foundation, in cooperation with Alumni Majalah Tempo, will launch a new book by Goenawan Mohamad in the Ruang Pamer Utama (the main exhibit room) of the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center on Sunday at 7 p.m.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
APEC exodus begins
<p>APEC exodus begins</p><p> Many toll roads leading out of Jakarta were congested yesterday as residents of the capital rushed to leave town for an extended holiday, courtesy of APEC.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Regional security high on APEC forum agenda
<p>Regional security high on APEC forum agenda</p><p> SEOUL (AFP): Asia-Pacific leaders will discuss post-Cold War regional security and the North Korean nuclear issue when they hold separate one-on-one talks at the APEC forum next week, officials here said.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Lost baggage
<p>Lost baggage</p><p>From Suara Pembaruan</p><p>I would like to relate my experience, flying Singapore Airlines (SQ 017) from Vancouver to Singapore on May 30, 1994 and the next flight (SQ 154) to Jakarta on June 1, 1994.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Clinton promises to pursue human rights in Indonesia
<p>Clinton promises to pursue human rights in Indonesia</p><p>By Sue Kendall</p><p> WASHINGTON (AFP): President Bill Clinton said on Thursday he will pursue human rights issues when he visits Indonesia next week for the APEC leadership meeting, but he will do so in...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
APEC ministers shy away from deadline plan
<p>APEC ministers shy away from deadline plan</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Ministers of the Sixth Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum expressed their resounding support for trade liberalization yesterday, but fell short of asserting a common deadline for the process.