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Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Ten years sought for ex-Bapindo boss

Ten years sought for ex-Bapindo boss JAKARTA (JP): Government prosecutors yesterday urged a Jakarta court to sentence Subekti Ismaun, former president of Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo), to 10 years imprisonment for his alleged role in a Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million) loan scam.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Aid earmarked for dam repairs

Aid earmarked for dam repairs MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The Ministry of Public Works has earmarked Rp 2 billion ($952,000) for the repair of 16 dams in Eastern Lombok Regency which were in damaged by mud floods.The dams in the Aikmel district are located along the Tanggek River.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Eco-labeling is a stupid demand: German association

Eco-labeling is a stupid demand: German association JAKARTA (JP): The practice of eco-labeling, required by a number of developed countries for imported tropical forest products, is a "stupid" one, the general manager of the German Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers Association says.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Thai PM prays in Mendut

Thai PM prays in Mendut YOGYAKARTA: Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leek Pai on Wednesday visited the ancient Buddhist Mendut temple in Mungkid, Magelang, Central Java.Chuan later joined other Buddhist for a prayer at a nearby temple. He received blessings from the priest Joti Dhammo.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Soeharto, Clinton discuss rights issue

Soeharto, Clinton discuss rights issue JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto and U.S. President Bill Clinton engaged in extended talks yesterday discussing human rights issues and East Timor.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Dharmala Group ties up with Malaysian firms

Dharmala Group ties up with Malaysian firms JAKARTA (JP): Businessmen took advantage of the APEC meetings, that culminated with a conference in Bogor on Tuesday, by signing various deals in the presence of government leaders.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Economic revolution: Hope or delusion? (2)

Economic revolution: Hope or delusion? (2) This is the second of two articles examining major shifts in today's global economy.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Many Jakarta areas still prone to floods during rainy season

Many Jakarta areas still prone to floods during rainy season JAKARTA (JP): At least 80 areas in and around the city are prone to floods during the rainy season.The areas are mostly located along the banks of rivers and canals passing through the city. Others are located below sea level.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Pertina to select boxers

Pertina to select boxers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) will start selecting pugilists for the 1995 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the national championships in Manado, North Sulawesi, next week.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/APEC coming of age

APEC coming of age "Finally the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum seems to be coming of age.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Citra Lamtoro clinches $475m tollroad project in Manila

Citra Lamtoro clinches $475m tollroad project in Manila JAKARTA (JP): Citra Lamtoro, a consortium led by President Soeharto's eldest daughter Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana, clinched here yesterday a US$475 million tollroad project in the Philippine capital of Manila.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/KL warns of consequences of APEC free trade plan

KL warns of consequences of APEC free trade plan JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday warned developing countries, regardless of their weaknesses, that liberalizing the economy could end with them being dominated by industrialized states.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Jakarta's hustle and bustle reigns again

Jakarta's hustle and bustle reigns again JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's streets, which were quiet and almost deserted during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting on Tuesday, returned to normal yesterday.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Wide World of Kids 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:30 Sports 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 ...

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Training course for museum guides

Training course for museum guides The Museum and Historical Affairs Office is holding a training course for guides, operators and staff members of the city's museums.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Many babies born underweight

Many babies born underweight AMBON, Maluku: As many as 14 percent of all babies born in the province weigh less than 2.5 kg, well below the ideal of three kilograms, according to the chef of the Maluku health office.Dr. I.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Support strong for re-election of Abdurrahman

Support strong for re-election of Abdurrahman JAKARTA (JP): Support for the re-election of Abdurrahman Wahid, chief of the 34 million member Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), is streaming in from Central Java, one of the strongest bases of the Moslem organization.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/The challenges ahead

The challenges ahead The leaders of 18 nations who gathered this week at the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting in Indonesia arrived with lofty talk of achieving a sweeping agreement to stimulate economic growth on the Pacific Rim, already among the most vibrant economic regions in ...

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Remember to pay X-mas bonus

Remember to pay X-mas bonus JAKARTA (JP): The tripartite board, linking representatives of workers, employers and government, yesterday reminded companies of their obligation to pay their Christian workers the 13th month salary, which they are entitled to by regulation.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/High efficiency vital for entering free market

High efficiency vital for entering free market JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should reduce its high cost economy so as to enable its products to enter the free market system within the APEC member economies, say local economists.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Indonesia must better respect human rights: U.S.

Indonesia must better respect human rights: U.S. JAKARTA (JP): U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher said yesterday that better respect for human rights is a fundamental part of American foreign policy on Indonesia.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Flood warning sounded

Flood warning sounded PEKANBARU, Riau: With the coming of the rainy season, Kampar regent Saleh Jasit has warned people living along the Kampar River to stay alert against possible flash floods.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/OPEC to work for oil price of $16-$19

OPEC to work for oil price of $16-$19 JAKARTA (JP): Ministers of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) expect to determine a production ceiling aimed at achieving sales prices of between US$16 to $19 a barrel in their 97th meeting in Bali next week.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/The message, loud and clear

The message, loud and clear There is, we think, a strategic reason why the APEC economic leaders went to such length in their Bogor declaration to elaborate the thoughts and rationale underlying their agreement on free and open trade and investment in the region and the phases and principles in ...

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/RI, U.S. sign agreements on $40b projects

RI, U.S. sign agreements on $40b projects JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and the United States marked a historic step towards greater business cooperation yesterday by concluding 17 agreements and memorandums of understanding involving total investments of US$40 billion.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Hillary Rodham Clinton inspects Jakarta kampong

Hillary Rodham Clinton inspects Jakarta kampong JAKARTA (JP): A magic wand was waved over Pasar Manggis district in Setiabudi area in southern Jakarta when Hillary Rodham Clinton came for a visit yesterday.Everything was spic and span.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Napan Group acquires foreign plantation firm

Napan Group acquires foreign plantation firm JAKARTA (JP): PT Pan London Sumatra Plantation (PLSP), an affiliate of the Napan Group, acquired the North Sumatra plantation firm PT PP London Sumatra Indonesia (Lonsum) from Harrisons and Crosfield Holding BV for US$183.5 million yesterday.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Two missing at sea

Two missing at sea TERNATE, Maluku: A passenger and a crew member of KM Putra Indah IV vessel which capsized in northern Maluku waters last week were still not accounted for by yesterday.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Officials meet on traffic order areas

Officials meet on traffic order areas Officers from related institutions will meet today at city police headquarters to discuss the strict enforcement of traffic regulations in selected areas of the city.Head of the City Police Traffic Investigation Unit Lt. Col. Herman S.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Court ruling over Jl. Sabang land criticized

Court ruling over Jl. Sabang land criticized JAKARTA (JP): A prominent lawyer criticized the recent decision by the Supreme Court on the land dispute on Jl. Agus Salim in Central Jakarta because it ignored existing principles of trade jurisprudence.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Get first row seat at Clinton's press meeting

Get first row seat at Clinton's press meetingBy Endy Bayuni JAKARTA (JP): Attending a press briefing by a U.S. president is a quite an experience for non-American journalists not accustomed to the White House tradition.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * 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. to 11 p.m.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Unauthorized brokers arrested

Unauthorized brokers arrested City Police arrested three women and eight men, believed to be acting as unauthorized brokers for processing driver's licenses, at police headquarters yesterday morning.Head of the internal affair division of the City Police, Lt. Col.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices rose slightly on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday in active trading after losing ground last week.The broad-based Composite Index closed 0.76 points higher at 514.14 yesterday from 513.38 on Friday.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Seirawan replaces Smyslov to play Utut

Seirawan replaces Smyslov to play Utut JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one chess player Utut Adianto will challenge American grand master Yasser Seirawan instead of playing former world champion Vassily Smyslov.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Pillory is next best to death for rapists

Pillory is next best to death for rapists JAKARTA (JP): The chairperson of the Indonesian Women's Congress (Kowani) supports to idea of pillorying rapists by broadcasting their photographs on television.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Religious tolerance

Religious tolerance As a non-Moslem visitor to, and an Australian expatriate in this country for many years, I have great affection for Indonesia and its people, warts and all.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Missing copies of 'The Economist'

Missing copies of 'The Economist' I have been a loyal reader of The Economist for many years. In the past, delivery problems by Indoprom company were restricted to just lateness by one or two weeks, which I tolerated as long as I eventually received the magazine.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Guntur residents refuse to move

Guntur residents refuse to move Hundreds of residents of the Guntur district in South Jakarta have rejected an offer of Rp 800,000 (US$367) per square meter from developer PT IC for the appropriation of their two hectare plots of land.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Public warned of co-opted press

Public warned of co-opted press JAKARTA (JP): Three prominent Indonesian scholars are warning the public to beware of passively accepting everything they read in news publications because some of them may have been co-opted by vested interests.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Dili life slowly returns to normal after rioting

Dili life slowly returns to normal after rioting DILI, East Timor (JP): Life in the East Timor capital slowly returned to normal yesterday with people reporting for work and shops opening after three days of tension and rioting.East Timor Police Chief Col.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Protesters want U.S. to help solve Timor issue

Protesters want U.S. to help solve Timor issue JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-nine East Timorese students who have holed up at the U.S. embassy compound since Saturday said yesterday that they want the United States to take "real action" to help solve problems in East Timor.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/6-a-side soccer meet in Ragunan

6-a-side soccer meet in Ragunan JAKARTA (JP): A total of 24 teams will take part in a one-day, six-a-side soccer tournament at the Ragunan stadium, South Jakarta, on Saturday, Dutch F.C. Knudde, the organizing club, announced yesterday.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Swiss, Chinese drowned in Bali

Swiss, Chinese drowned in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: A tourist from Switzerland and another from Taiwan drowned in separate incidents while on holiday in Bali, the Antara news agency reported.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/Illiteracy in Jakarta

Illiteracy in Jakarta Deputy chairman of the City Council Ronggo Sutrisno expressed concern over the number of people in Jakarta who are illiterate.Sutrisno was quoted by the Jayakarta daily as saying yesterday that the number of illiterate people in the city is over 129,200.

Thu, 17 Nov 1994

JP/RI, U.S. business sectors stepping up cooperation

RI, U.S. business sectors stepping up cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and American businessmen agreed yesterday to deepen cooperation, thereby giving substance to what they call the Bogor Declaration of APEC leaders.