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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Border talks resume

Border talks resume JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Officials from Indonesia and Papua New Guinea resumed their discussions on Monday to delineate the border between the two countries.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Govt vows to strengthen small firms

Govt vows to strengthen small firms JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said here yesterday that the government will further develop small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) into a stronger economic force in the next 25 years under the country's second long-term development program.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Minister Latief wants `tailor made' training program

Minister Latief wants `tailor made' training program JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief yesterday appealed to all administrators of the government's vocational training centers to design their programs to meet the needs of industry.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/U.S. tennis coach for Rasuna Club

U.S. tennis coach for Rasuna Club JAKARTA (JP): Leading American tennis coach Greg Hill will most likely be hired to develop top local players when the posh Rasuna Sports Club is finally completed early next year.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Soeharto concerned with influx of Chinese medicine

Soeharto concerned with influx of Chinese medicine JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday called on producers of traditional Indonesian herbal medicines, or jamu, to improve their products to stem the trend of people turning to traditional remedies from China.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Three convicts freed pending review of sentence

Three convicts freed pending review of sentence JAKARTA (JP): Three men convicted of murder seven years ago were released from jail in West Kalimantan yesterday as the Supreme Court is now reviewing their case amid suggestions that they were wrongly convicted.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/RI adopting stiffer forestry regulations

RI adopting stiffer forestry regulations JAKARTA (JP): The government has tightened forestry regulations, threatening immediate cancellation of forest concessions for violators, including those who fence stolen logs."The new regulations, under the Ministry of Forestry's Decree No.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Disgruntled woman castrates husband

Disgruntled woman castrates husband BOGOR (JP): A disgruntled 35-year old woman from Pasir Laja in Kedunghalang, Bogor, West Java, has castrated her husband, saying that a disloyal partner like him deserves such punishment.The woman, identified only as Mrs.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Indonesia, Hungary to sign agreement on air cooperation

Indonesia, Hungary to sign agreement on air cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Hungary will sign a memorandum of understanding on air transportation to accommodate the increasing number of visitors from Eastern Europe, an executive says.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Koja resident sues firm and governor for billions

Koja resident sues firm and governor for billions JAKARTA (JP): Hasam Saman, a North Koja subdistrict resident, is filing a lawsuit against the Jakarta governor and PT Pelindo demanding that the two pay him Rp 3 billion (US$1.37 million) each.PT Pelindo is a state-owned seaport company.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Kiblat to sue partner over land dispute

Kiblat to sue partner over land dispute JAKARTA (JP): The management of Kiblat magazine said they will file a law suit against their partner, the Indonesian Haj Pilgrimage Foundation (PHI), for arbitrarily terminating a working contract between the two parties.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Worried conductors protest over fare collection system

Worried conductors protest over fare collection system JAKARTA (JP): A 15-person delegation, claiming to represent over 1,000 conductors of the PPD city buses yesterday asked the House of Representatives to drop the new, draconian policy of the state-owned company.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Home team sweept away from U-19 soccer semis

Home team sweept away from U-19 soccer semis JAKARTA (JP): Evening drizzle carried Indonesia's boys away from the 29th Asian Youth Under-19 soccer championship yesterday as they ended their last Group A match against Iraq with an upset goalless draw after a hard-fought, nerve-wracking battle.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/$1.3b in aid for industrial projects

$1.3b in aid for industrial projects JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Industry will receive US$1.3 billion in technical assistance and grants from foreign creditors for 26 industrial projects next fiscal year.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Tansil hands over industrial ventures to govt

Tansil hands over industrial ventures to govt JAKARTA (JP): Eddy Tansil, who was convicted of swindling Rp 962 billion ($448 million) from the state-owned Bank Pembangunan Indonesia, has handed over three of his most prized industrial ventures to the government in order to repay his debts.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/New bishop ordained

New bishop ordained AMBON, Maluku: Monseigneur Petrus Mandagi was ordained on Sunday to head the Amboina Roman Catholic Church, to replace Bishop Andreas Petrus Cornelius who is retiring after 30 years of service and dedication to the Maluku province.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/1,600 new buses ready to cruise the city

1,600 new buses ready to cruise the city JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto told Commission V of the House of Representatives yesterday that the state-owned public bus transportation company Perum PPD will operate 1,600 gas-powered buses in Jakarta in the near future.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Critics expect much more from the Open University

Critics expect much more from the Open University JAKARTA (JP): The Open University (UT) marked its 10th anniversary yesterday but critics, including Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro, say much more is expected of it.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Newsprint price to increase by 9.48% next month

Newsprint price to increase by 9.48% next month JAKARTA (JP): The government has allowed producers to raise newsprint prices by 9.48 percent to Rp 1,270 (58.28 U.S. cents) per kilogram next month due to increases in production costs, Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo said here yesterday.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/The Listening Post

The Listening Post * The Earth has been dragged from the Sun, and frozen to death - except for a lone family of survivors. A dark star entered the solar system, and captured our world in its gravitational field, pulling Earth along into deep, dark, cold space.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Chinese, Japanese relay teams shine at track and fields meet

Chinese, Japanese relay teams shine at track and fields meet JAKARTA (JP): Taking control from the gun shot the Chinese women's and the Japanese men's 4x400 relay teams yesterday wrested the gold medals in the prestigious races at the 5th Asian junior track and field championship.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Small businesses can grow with no protection, Lee says

Small businesses can grow with no protection, Lee says JAKARTA (JP): Singapore Deputy Prime Minister B.G. Lee said yesterday that small- and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) are able to grow in the absence of government protection.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Appointment in Haiti

Appointment in Haiti Finally, after so much bluff and defiance, the Haitian dictator, Lt. Gen. Raoul Cedras, has been forced to return to his senses. He has decided to quit, calling off his plan to sacrifice the Haitians for his pride.Former U.S.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Indra's jazz show canceled

Indra's jazz show canceled A performance by the renowned jazz musician Indra Lesmana for Sept. 23 and 24 has been canceled due to lack of funds and a tight schedule, said the manager of Indra's group, Java Jazz.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Sex, corruption are the order of the day

Sex, corruption are the order of the day JAKARTA (JP): Sex scandals and corruption in government circles were two issues raised before State Minister of Administrative Reforms T.B. Silalahi during a hearing with Commission II of the House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Man dies on the saddle

Man dies on the saddle A 52-year-old man died after making love with his own niece at a low-class hotel in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, Sunday.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices closed mostly lower on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday after gaining ground on Friday.The broad-based Composite Index closed at 522.05, or 3.57 points lower than Friday's close of 525.62.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/TV Today

TV TodayTVRI 2:00 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 TV Series: International Family Classic 4:30 Iptek 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Program 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Insight 8:05 ...

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/TV golf coverage

TV golf coverage Local TV stations have greatly improved their coverage of international sporting events such as football, boxing and motor sports, to 'whet the healthy appetites' of the Jakarta viewing public.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Trial of SBSI union leader starts

Trial of SBSI union leader starts JAKARTA (JP): The leader of the Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI), Muchtar Pakpahan, went on trial yesterday in Medan, North Sumatra, on charges of inciting workers to resort to violence, leading to the massive riot in that city last April.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Czech Premier scheduled to visit Jakarta on Oct. 3

Czech Premier scheduled to visit Jakarta on Oct. 3 JAKARTA (JP): Czech Prime Minister Vaclav Klaus is scheduled to make a three-day state visit to Indonesia on Oct. 3 at the invitation of President Soeharto.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Andrew Peacock

Andrew Peacock It was with great sadness that I noted the departure of Andrew Peacock from Australian Federal Politics. His contribution to Australia over the past several decades reshaped the Conservative Australian community into a more forward looking and dynamic society.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Hungarian President talks business

Hungarian President talks business JAKARTA (JP): Hungarian President Arpad Goncz got straight down to business upon his arrival here yesterday, after taking time off with his wife to spend the weekend on the holiday island of Bali.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Major reshuffle at City Police

Major reshuffle at City Police A number of senior city police officials, including heads of police precincts in the city's five mayoralties, will be replaced this month.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Goldstar to establish cathode ray tube factory in Bekasi

Goldstar to establish cathode ray tube factory in Bekasi JAKARTA (JP): Goldstar Co. Ltd. of South Korea, in cooperation with PT Astra International, will start to construct a cathode ray tube (CRT) plant in Bekasi, West Java, with an investment of US$165 million in December.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Try Sutrisno to leave for Australia for three-day visit

Try Sutrisno to leave for Australia for three-day visit JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno will leave for Australia tomorrow for a three-day visit at the invitation of Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Darya-Varia offering new shares

Darya-Varia offering new shares JAKARTA (JP): The pharmaceutical company PT Darya-Varia Laboratoria is offering 10 million new common shares to the public to raise funds to finance its expansion programs.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Mark-up results in uneven distribution of wealth

Mark-up results in uneven distribution of wealth JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday that the mark-up of project values by irresponsible people impedes the even distribution of welfare.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Private companies apply to build airports, railways

Private companies apply to build airports, railways JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said yesterday that his ministry has received applications from private sector companies to construct airports and operate railway services.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Bulog to increase rice stocks to 1 million tons

Bulog to increase rice stocks to 1 million tons JAKARTA (JP): The National Logistics Agency (Bulog) will increase its rice stocks from 800,000 tons at present to more than one million tons by the end of this year, the agency's chairman, Ibrahim Hasan said yesterday.

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Tue, 20 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.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/State wood-based firms record soaring profits

State wood-based firms record soaring profits JAKARTA (JP): State-owned wood-based companies recorded profits of Rp 181 billion (US$82.2 million) in the first semester of this year, compared to Rp 130 billion in the whole of 1993, a minister says.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Fire guts 65 houses

Fire guts 65 houses AMBON, Maluku: Fire razed 65 houses inhabited mostly by migrants from Sulawesi in the Nusaniwe district on Saturday night. There were no reports of casualties, according to the Antara news agency.

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Tue, 20 Sep 1994

JP/Capital promotion course

Capital promotion course JAKARTA (JP): The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), yesterday started a three-week investment promotion course to help improve the services of provincial officials for investors.

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