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Searching for all articles published on 1994-04-23 ...

39 articles.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Tokyo shares close higher

Tokyo shares close higher TOKYO (AFP): Share prices rose on the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday, heartened by the dollar's advance, an overnight rebound on Wall Street and the end of a political stalemate at home. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closed 165.03 points or 0.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/JP/7 /CLUB

JP/7 /CLUB ---------------------------------------------------------------- On invitation by Club Med and its marketing consultant here, PT Wadhia Bala, a reporter of The Jakarta Post joined part of its first Asia-bound cruise from Bali to Semarang, and wrote the following story.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/South Seas black-pearl industry ready to grow

South Seas black-pearl industry ready to grow By Simon Louisson [10 pts ML] RAROTONGA, Cook Islands, (Reuter): Cashing in on civilization's centuries-old love affair with pearls, a group of small South Pacific islands is seeking markets for an exotic, and expensive, variety.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Indonesia-U.S. relations on a collision course?

Indonesia-U.S. relations on a collision course?The following article is based on a paper presented by former cabinet minister Mohammad Sadli at a recent conference in Houston, Texas.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Editorial

Editorial Who is in charge? During the first 10 days of the anti-crime campaign, Operation Cleansing, which started on April 12, security forces have arrested 500 suspected criminals and seized five fire-arms, more than 100 knives suspected of being used for criminal ...

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Investors can help transmigrants have better lives

Investors can help transmigrants have better lives JAKARTA (JP): Investment in settlement areas can improve the quality of life for transmigrants, says an official.H.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Dollar higher in European trading

Dollar higher in European trading LONDON (UPI): The dollar was firmer against the major European currencies and the Japanese yen yesterday amid talk that the Bank of Japan had again intervened in the foreign exchange markets to limit the yen's rise. The dollar was quoted at 1.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Govt advised to float ADRs rather than shares overseas

Govt advised to float ADRs rather than shares overseas JAKARTA (JP): Securities analysts and capital market players have suggested that the government float depository receipts of state companies rather than their equity stocks in its overseas listing program.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Hong Kong interest rates stay put

Hong Kong interest rates stay put HONG KONG (AFP): Hong Kong's banking cartel held its prime lending rate at 6.75 percent yesterday, declining to follow Monday's interest rate increase by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Miner hopes to strike gold in Asia

Miner hopes to strike gold in Asia SYDNEY (AFP): Australian gold miner Placer Pacific has targeted Asia as the potential source for a major discovery, managing director Lawrie Reinertson said yesterday.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Redress for China air delays: booze, board, tours

Redress for China air delays: booze, board, tours BEIJING, (Reuter): China has adopted a new tactic in its losing war on airport delays, mandating that idled passengers be placated with food, drink, sightseeing and hotel rooms.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Taiwan to further open financial services industry

Taiwan to further open financial services industry TAIPEI (AFP): Taiwan will relax limits on foreign investment in the banking and financial services sector to meet requirements under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), Finance Ministry officials said yesterday.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/JP/ 7/hongkong

JP/ 7/hongkong Stanley fishing village, a break from regular shoppingBy Paul Walsh [10 pts optima bold]BOGOR (JP): As the deadline year of 1997 quickly approaches for Hong Kong, many travelers seem intent on visiting this unique corner of the world before the territory is handed back to China.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Amoseas to set up second geothermal power unit

Amoseas to set up second geothermal power unit JAKARTA (JP): The state oil company Pertamina and Amoseas Indonesia Inc. are now arranging for the construction of the second 55-megawatt (MW) geothermal power plant on Mount Darajat in West Java.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Yellen to lead Fed

Yellen to lead Fed WASHINGTON (Reuter): President Clinton has decided to name Alan Blinder and Janet Yellen to the Federal Reserve Board, a senior administration official said yesterday. The announcement about filling the positions at the U.S.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Law required to protect rights of former presidents and vice

Law required to protect rights of former presidents and vice presidents JAKARTA (JP): The nation's executive and legislative bodies are being urged to draft a bill on the rights of former presidents and vice presidents."There is no law to protect the rights of the former leaders," said Hadi S.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/The police urges public to oppose crooks

The police urges public to oppose crooksJP/3/POLICE/set lead 3 cols 10 pts/crosshead 12 MBThe police urges public to oppose crooks JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Council wants change in the status of sanitation office

Council wants change in the status of sanitation office JAKARTA (JP): The City Council's commission C in charge of evaluating the performance of city-controlled companies suggested that the City Sanitation Office be turned into a profit-oriented, government-owned limited liability company.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/JP/3/Bintaro/set lead 2 cols, 10 pts/12 MB

JP/3/Bintaro/set lead 2 cols, 10 pts/12 MBFour arrested for three-in-one robberies JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested four men believed to have committed three separate robberies in one night in South Jakarta early this week.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Caltex expands enhanced recovery of oil

Caltex expands enhanced recovery of oil JAKARTA (JP): PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia, the largest oil producer in Indonesia, will intensify its enhanced recovery of oil reserves in its contract area in Riau with an investment of US$50 million per year, the company's president says.Baihaki H.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Exhibition to display industrial machinery, equipment

Exhibition to display industrial machinery, equipment JAKARTA (JP): Firms from at least eight countries will take part in the Jakarta Industrial Fair (JIF) '94 which will be held at the Jakarta Fairgrounds in August.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/PT Humpuss not involved in land appropriation in Koja

PT Humpuss not involved in land appropriation in Koja JAKARTA (JP): PT. Humpuss, the private sector partner for a container port project of the state-owned port company PT Pelindo, announced yesterday that it is not responsible for appropriation of land in North Koja subdistrict, North Jakarta.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Church Services please note space:

Church Services please note space:o 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.o First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Rescue search yields five more bodies from ferry disaster

Rescue search yields five more bodies from ferry disaster JAKARTA (JP): The Search and Rescue team has found the bodies of five more victims from the Kaltimas II ferry, which sank with over 70 passengers off the coast of Bali on Tuesday night, bringing the death toll to 15.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Govt rules out talks with SBSI about Medan riot

Govt rules out talks with SBSI about Medan riot JAKARTA (JP): The government has refused any dialogue with the Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI) to end the labor demonstrations and riots which have plagued the province of North Sumatra since last week.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/TV Today, Saturday, April 16, 1994

TV Today, Saturday, April 16, 1994TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Sports Program 3:30 TV Series: The Invaders 4:30 Drama 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Comedy 6:00 Nusantara the beloved country: Southeast Sulawesi 6:15 Village program 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Fashion 8:05 TV ...

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/JP/2/across/heading 12pt U75

JP/2/across/heading 12pt U75Across the ArchipelagoBandung students to visit France, Germany BANDUNG, West Java: A group of political and social science students at Padjadjaran University are scheduled to visit France and Germany from April 26 to 30.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Doctors and insurers urge a review of AIDS laws

Doctors and insurers urge a review of AIDS laws JAKARTA (JP): Doctors and an insurance company are urging the government to review labor laws to help ease the AIDS problem which will inevitably affect the work force.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Moslem leaders demand UN sanction against Serbs

Moslem leaders demand UN sanction against Serbs JAKARTA (JP): A group of influential Moslem leaders visited the United Nations (UN) office here yesterday, demanding that it take immediate action to halt Bosnian Serbs' onslaught on eastern Bosnian town of Gorazde.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/JAKARTA (JP): Selling pressure remained strong on the Jakarta

JAKARTA (JP): Selling pressure remained strong on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday, keeping most share prices in a continued free fall in active trading.The broad-based Composite Index suffered another drop to close lower at 454.84 against 456.56 on the previous day.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Other Opinion

Other Opinion Medan riots and Jakarta rumors Two phenomena have occurred at the same time. The one is the Medan demonstration. Last week Medan workers took to the streets demanding wage increases. The situation is not completely under control yet. Sporadic rioting continues.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Holland celebrate 400 years of tulip growing

Holland celebrate 400 years of tulip growing By Laurence Blairon [10 pts ML] THE HAGUE, (AFP): Holland this year celebrates 400 years of tulip growing, a hobby that sprouted a multi-million dollar industry and became a symbol for the country.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Towil's assets worth

Towil's assets worth three billion rupiahs JAKARTA (JP): The former president of the State Development Bank of Indonesia (Bapindo), now in custody in connection with the Rp 1.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Soares surmises that Portugal has accepted integration

Soares surmises that Portugal has accepted integration DILI, East Timor (JP): Portugal's decision to allow 50 pro- Indonesian pilgrims from East Timor to visit the Roman Catholic shrine of Fatima is an indication that they have recognized the province's integration into Indonesia, says ...

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/RI shuttlers have chance to win the Cups

RI shuttlers have chance to win the CupsJAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers have a 30 percent chance of winning the coveted Thomas Cup and Uber Cup trophies for being as hosts of the world team badminton championships finals, Vice President Try Sutrisno believes.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/A

A Reuter OLD HANDS: Japanese Foreign Minister Tsutomu Hata (Center) cements the deal with handshakes all around.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Your Letters

Your Letters Schindler's List and Zionism A week or so ago when I opened a copy of The International Herald Tribuune, I saw a letter from Ron Berglas. Mr.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/JAKARTA (JP): The government will adhere to the existing

JAKARTA (JP): The government will adhere to the existing agrarian law that bans foreign land ownership but is considering easing housing laws for foreigners in an effort to attract more investment."Based on our Agrarian Law No.

Sat, 23 Apr 1994

JP/Police claim they are on to Kedaung robbers

Police claim they are on to Kedaung robbers JAKARTA (JP): Police claimed yesterday they are close to arrests in the case of the masked thugs who gunned down a resident of Ciputat, Tangerang and seriously injured his brother, in a robbery on Wednesday."It's just a matter of time.