:: jawawa.id :: Indonesian Business and Finance News

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Islamic textbook banned

Islamic textbook banned SURAKARTA, Central Java: The High Prosecutor's Office has banned an Islamic textbook for first grade high schools because it contained a paragraph which was found to be "vulgar."The ban against the book written by T.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Gerson Poyk to read stories

Gerson Poyk to read stories JAKARTA (JP): Writer Gerson Poyk is scheduled to read his short stories at the cultural center Taman Ismail Marzuki, Central Jakarta on Sept.22.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Fire destroys Hero supermarket in Mampang

Fire destroys Hero supermarket in Mampang JAKARTA (JP): A fire believed to have started in a cool storage area razed the Hero supermarket on Jl. Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta, in the wee hours of yesterday.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Riyama's killer gets 18 years imprisonment

Riyama's killer gets 18 years imprisonment JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta District Court sentenced Goenadi Tjahyo Wargo to 18 years imprisonment yesterday for killing Dr. Riyama Yawoga, a general practitioner, in January.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Flaws in understanding role of religion in Pancasila?

Flaws in understanding role of religion in Pancasila?By J. Soedjati Djiwandono JAKARTA (JP): Recent events show certain fundamental flaws in understanding religion as related to Pancasila. Unless corrected once and for all, these flaws may seriously alter the future of the nation.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Senen traders protest against intimidation

Senen traders protest against intimidation JAKARTA (JP): Seventeen traders from block I and II of Senen Market in Central Jakarta went to the City Council on Tuesday in protest of the lease from PT Pembangunan Jaya and alleged threats made by the management of the company.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Agenda of APEC ministerial meeting drafted

Agenda of APEC ministerial meeting draftedBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat YOGYAKARTA (JP): Senior officials from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum ended three days of meetings here yesterday by identifying issues to be discussed during November's APEC Ministerial Meeting in Jakarta.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Major hike proposed for national sports budget

Major hike proposed for national sports budget JAKARTA (JP): The government has set next year's budget for national sports development at Rp 11 billion (US$4.15 million), almost six times as much as last year's figure of Rp 2 billion.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Unlawful demolition of city property to be investigated

Unlawful demolition of city property to be investigated JAKARTA (JP): The city administration said yesterday it will investigate reports of unlawful demolition of city property, including school buildings, by the developer of the Taman Rasuna apartment complex in Kuningan, South Jakarta.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/`Kalam' publication goes on despite ban of patron

`Kalam' publication goes on despite ban of patron JAKARTA (JP): The financially troubled Kalam, one of Indonesia's only two literature magazines, is determined to continue publication despite the closure of its patron, Tempo magazine, in June.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Tarmizi wants 53% increase in religious affairs budget

Tarmizi wants 53% increase in religious affairs budget JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher says he is looking for a 53 percent increase in his department's budget for next year.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Indonesia hails Cairo declaration on population

Indonesia hails Cairo declaration on population JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia hailed yesterday the 20-year action plan to curb world population growth contained in the final declaration of the just ended United Nations International Conference on Population in Cairo.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/No 3-in-1 rule on Saturdays

No 3-in-1 rule on Saturdays City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hindarto is considering doing away with the three-in-one traffic rule on Saturdays as the five- day work week for civil servants takes effect next August.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/PDI removes councilor

PDI removes councilor BANDUNG: The West Java chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) has removed one of its members from the province's legislative assembly because of his "disloyalty" to the chapter's new executive board.Hua Uun Sunarya was relieved of his assembly seat as of Sept.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/No third party involved in minibus drivers strike

No third party involved in minibus drivers strike JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights said yesterday that last week's transport strike, which paralyzed traffic throughout the city, was a spontaneous action by minibus drivers and not organized by criminal elements.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Feisal defends police shooting of criminals

Feisal defends police shooting of criminals JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung yesterday said that police officers shot criminals during crime operations to subdue the suspects and not to arbitrarily kill them.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Boost skills of populace: Soeharto

Boost skills of populace: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Developing countries can improve their social, political and economic life only if they strive to strengthen the skills of its population, President Soeharto said.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Islamic center ready in 1994

Islamic center ready in 1994 UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The new Islamic Center Mosque which is being built here should be ready by next March, according its chief financier.Gen. (ret.) M.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Most airports in Indonesia inadequate, expert says

Most airports in Indonesia inadequate, expert says JAKARTA (JP): An airline executive warned yesterday that most airports in Indonesia lack adequate facilities, possibly putting airliners, and passengers, in peril.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/New bar for music lovers

New bar for music lovers Jakartans will soon have another night spot to choose from.Fabrice's World Music Bar, located beside the Senayan golf driving range on Jl. Sudirman, will open on Oct. 6.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/SBSI supporters demand release of their leader

SBSI supporters demand release of their leader JAKARTA (JP): The government in an unexpected move yesterday agreed to meet with representatives of the outlawed Indonesian Prosperous Workers Union (SBSI) who were demanding the release of their chairman Muchtar Pakpahan.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/One-third of state agricultural firms losing money

One-third of state agricultural firms losing money JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsyah announced yesterday that 12 out of 35 state-owned agricultural companies suffered losses of Rp 30.7 billion (US$14.1 million) in the first quarter of this year.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Textile exports may fall short of achieving target

Textile exports may fall short of achieving target JAKARTA (JP): The country's textile exports will most likely fall short of achieving the target of US$7 billion this year because exports during the first quarter of this year declined by 26 percent to US$ 1.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/This Sunday

This Sunday Don't miss the inaugural Sunday edition of The Jakarta Post this Sunday. It is filled with informative and entertaining articles plus the latest, up to late Saturday night, major news from around the world, including sports results.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/America Incorporated

America Incorporated The composition of the United States' business delegations visiting Asia in recent weeks and the messages the missions have conveyed show an invigorated America Incorporated undertaking a concerted campaign to win business contracts.That means creating jobs back home.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/South Korea has brilliant start, beating Thais 3-1

South Korea has brilliant start, beating Thais 3-1 JAKARTA (JP): South Korea marked its first step into the Asian youth under-19 soccer championship by smashing Thailand 3-1 yesterday.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/TV Today

TV TodayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Tarzan 3:05 Children's Creativity 3:30 TV Series: Gunsmoke 4:30 Sports discussion: Stamina 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 ...

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Garuda back to Fokker-28 for new domestic routes

Garuda back to Fokker-28 for new domestic routes JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned airline Garuda Indonesia will soon resume operating its aging Fokker-28 aircraft to serve new domestic routes being prepared by the government.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/`Tempo' photojournalists exhibit work at Antara gallery

`Tempo' photojournalists exhibit work at Antara galleryBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Works by four Tempo photographers are currently on exhibit at the Antara Photojournalistic Gallery in Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Korea shuns RI plywood

Korea shuns RI plywood As one of Indonesia's biggest plywood importers and stockist in South Korea, it is a great pity for me to observe that many importers and distributors in my country have now shunned Indonesian plywood due to the uncertainty in trading procedures imposed by the Indonesian ...

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Furnifair'94 to be `trendy'

Furnifair'94 to be `trendy' More than 100 furniture and handicraft companies will display their products in the Furnifair'94 which will be held at the Jakarta Fair grounds in Kemayoran from, Dec. 9 to 18.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) were mostly steady at yesterday's close.The broader-based Composite Index, which fell for three consecutive days, posted a 4.6-point increase to close at 520.31 yesterday from 515.70 on Tuesday.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Mahathir, Soeharto likely to discuss APEC issues

Mahathir, Soeharto likely to discuss APEC issues JAKARTA (JP): The leadership meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum is likely to be discussed when Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad meets with President Soeharto this weekend, an official says.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Security in Aceh, E. Timor restored

Security in Aceh, E. Timor restored JAKARTA (JP): Despite the latent threats of separatist groups, security in the troubled provinces of Aceh, Irian Jaya and East Timor has been gradually strengthened, Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung said yesterday.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Trucks bring pollution

Trucks bring pollutionFrom PelitaWe, the residents of Central Depok II, are concerned over the degradation of our environment caused by the heavy trucks laden with soil and concrete rubble passing through in our area.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Yayuk upsets Sabatini in exhibition

Yayuk upsets Sabatini in exhibition JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian number one Yayuk Basuki edged ahead in her two-match exhibition series with Argentina's Gabriela Sabatini by posting a routine 6-2, 6-2 victory at the Kemayoran Tennis Center last night.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Sahid sets up hotel management subsidiary

Sahid sets up hotel management subsidiary JAKARTA (JP): The Sahid Group has established a hotel management and consulting subsidiary that will offer services both domestically and overseas.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/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.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Police burn marijuana plants

Police burn marijuana plants MEDAN, North Sumatra: Police on Tuesday burnt 341 marijuana plants they stumbled upon recently in Tanah Karo region. The plants weighed 300 kilograms.

More ...

Thu, 15 Sep 1994

JP/Private radios to help UI

Private radios to help UI M. Taufik -- the head of the Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian association of private radio broadcasters -- said yesterday that the radio broadcasting business in Jakarta still needs well- trained people with university degrees.

More ...

Find news items by date