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Searching for all articles published on 1994-04-27 ...

36 articles.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/"Al Andaloss: A taste of Arabian food

"Al Andaloss: A taste of Arabian food JAKARTA (JP): How to start a review on something you don't know anything about, the "anything" in this case being food from the Middle East? And having begun with that question, yours truly is forced to confess to an untruth made quite some time ago, ...

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Officials probe hunger strike by boat people

Officials probe hunger strike by boat people JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees (UNHCR) and Government officials left for Galang island in Riau yesterday to try and put an end to hunger strikes by over 500 Vietnamese boat people.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Improving accountability

Improving accountability The cloud thrown over the Indonesian banking industry by the US$436 million loan scandal at the state-owned Development Bank of Indonesia (Bapindo) may have a silver lining after all; Thursday, the central bank (Bank Indonesia) signed two cooperation agreements aimed ...

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Indonesia still attractive for foreign investment

Indonesia still attractive for foreign investment JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has the potential to become the most attractive country for foreign investment, said Chairman of Harvest International Inc. Harvey Goldstein.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Why green passports?

Why green passports? Many Indonesian would-be haj pilgrims, who were using green passports, were arrested by the Saudi Arabian government and were even reportedly placed in jail.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Better safety for

Better safety for Jakarta's trains The state-owned railway company is replacing the hand-operated signal points at major railway stations in the greater Jakarta area with computerized signal systems in order to improve operational safety.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Yayuk beats compatriot Natalia

Yayuk beats compatriot Natalia JAKARTA (JP): Home favorite Yayuk Basuki delighted her public with a 6-2, 6-1 warm-up victory over compatriot Natalia Soetrisno in their opening round match of the Indonesia Open women's tennis championships here yesterday.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Indonesia urged to respond effectively to people's needs

Indonesia urged to respond effectively to people's needs JAKARTA (JP): A group of Indonesian and foreign non- governmental organizations (NGO) has urged the government to pay more attention to the needs of the people, saying the government should not merely concern itself with the management of ...

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Custom office attacked for port corruption

Custom office attacked for port corruption JAKARTA (JP): Customs officials are again causing unnecessary delays and costs at Indonesia's main ports, claim surveying companies and importers.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/New suspects in Bapindo investigation

New suspects in Bapindo investigation JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's office is apparently exploring the possibility that four more executives of Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) were involved in the scam that has cost the bank Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million).

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Cartoon: Prince Valiant 3:05 Seri Anak Fantasi 3:30 Science film 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Documentary 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Indonesia the Beloved Country: Timor Timur 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 ...

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/ASEAN businessmen suggest establishment of regional development

ASEAN businessmen suggest establishment of regional development bank JAKARTA (JP): The ASEAN Business Forum, grouping business executives of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has proposed the establishment of a regional development bank.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/`Primadosa' author makes first legal move against government

`Primadosa' author makes first legal move against government JAKARTA (JP): Wimanjaya K. Liotohe, who is under police investigation for his book that many found insulting to President Soeharto, has confronted the authorities on the legal front by filing a lawsuit against the government for ...

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Rais confirms reports on city hall plan to add buses

Rais confirms reports on city hall plan to add buses JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor on Economy and Development Tb. M. Rais yesterday confirmed reports that the city plans to add 1000 wide-bodied buses to meet the growing demand for public transportation.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Tifico estimates loss at Rp 15 billion

Tifico estimates loss at Rp 15 billion JAKARTA (JP): PT Teijin Indonesia Fiber Corporation (PT Tifico) which lost Rp 6.6 billion (US$3 million) in the second half of last year is projected to suffer another loss of Rp 15 billion within the first six months of this year.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Businessmen want to invest in Vietnam

Businessmen want to invest in Vietnam JAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesian businessmen are interested in investing in Vietnam, which is regarded as an emerging country in Southeast Asia, Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Aburizal Bakrie said.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Your Ltters

Your LttersLearn polite English As an English teacher in Jakarta, the discussion surrounding the book by Ibu Rahayu Ratnaningsih Common Phrases for Teenagers, has highlighted several issues of concern to me.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Saudi Arabia denies deportation plans

Saudi Arabia denies deportation plans JAKARTA (JP): Saudi Arabia Ambassador Abdullah Abdulrahman Alim gave assurances yesterday that his government will not arrest or deport Indonesians planning to perform the haj pilgrimage, whether they have been officially approved or not.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/An unending list from Schindler

An unending list from SchindlerBy Nazly Siregar BERKELEY, California, USA (JP): After watching the spectacular Schindler's List film, I kept puzzling at the pieces of information floating my mind.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Perumnas investigated for selling out public lands

Perumnas investigated for selling out public lands JAKARTA (JP): The City Housing Company, Perumnas, will be held responsible if it is proved to have transferred its ownership of the 14-hectare tract of land in Pondok Kopi, East Jakarta, to PT Nusa Persada, which has developed the land into a ...

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Vietnam President lobbies to join ASEAN

Vietnam President lobbies to join ASEAN JAKARTA (JP): Vietnamese President Le Duc Anh yesterday campaigned President Soeharto to ensure the speedy inclusion of his country into the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Legend leaves legacy of anti-liberalism

Legend leaves legacy of anti-liberalismBy Soetjipto Wirosardjono JAKARTA (JP): If there is a value worth preserving in a change from traditional to modern society it is the maintenance of harmony with nature.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Bukaka and two Malaysian firms start ambitious power project

Bukaka and two Malaysian firms start ambitious power project JAKARTA (JP): Bukaka Teknik Utama, an Indonesian engineering company, along with two Malaysian companies will embark on an ambitious plan to set up a coal-fired power station in Bukit Asam, South Sumatra.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Seven hardcore criminals arrested at Bongkaran

Seven hardcore criminals arrested at Bongkaran JAKARTA (JP): The personnel of Operation Cleansing captured another seven criminals in a raid on their hideouts in the Tanah Abang district, Central Jakarta, red-light district, bringing to 669 people to have been netted in the army sponsored ...

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Your Letter

Your LetterMeetings don't solve crimesFrom Media IndonesiaWe often hear that the government officials, from the low to the top ranks, are holding a meeting to discuss the latest problems, such as how to wipe out criminals.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Violence not answer to labor rifts

Violence not answer to labor rifts JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday highlighted the need for workers and managements to negotiate disputes and avoid resorting to violence.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Strikes at two factories in Pulo Gadung

Strikes at two factories in Pulo Gadung JAKARTA (JP): More than one thousand workers from two companies operating in the Pulo Gadung industrial estate, East Jakarta, went on strike yesterday, demanding higher wages and the signing of a collective labor agreement.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Government to ease foreign investment restriction

Government to ease foreign investment restriction JAKARTA (JP): The government, trying to grapple with the drop in foreign capital inflows, plans to ease restrictions on foreign portfolio and direct investment.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/JP/2/across

JP/2/across Across the ArchipelagoProtest barred in East Timor DILI, East Timor: The military will not tolerate any demonstration and will punish all who cause instability in the territory, Major Ladean Simbolon of the local military command announced yesterday.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/ILO Deputy Director to celebrate 75th anniversary here

ILO Deputy Director to celebrate 75th anniversary here JAKARTA (JP): The Deputy Director of the International Labor Organization (ILO), Heribert Maier, will arrive here on Sunday to begin a five-day visit to commemorate the organization's 75th anniversary.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/APEC needs to identify trade, investment barriers

APEC needs to identify trade, investment barriers JAKARTA (JP): The working group on small and medium sized enterprises within the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum yesterday ended its two-day meeting with recommendations for intensive study of trade and investment barriers in the ...

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/ JAKARTA (JP): Share prices fell again yesterday, continuing a

JAKARTA (JP): Share prices fell again yesterday, continuing a voyage to the center of the earth on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX). The broad-based Composite Index closed lower at 454.32 from 454.40 on Monday.The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index fell to 105.98 from 107.97.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Project Motivation, a wheelchair for everyone

Project Motivation, a wheelchair for everyoneBy Martina Tobing JAKARTA (JP): Let's say a disability has confined you to a wheelchair for life. You must go shopping for one. But where to go and what kind to get?Western society has a large range of choices -- for a price.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Chartered plane crashes in Kalimantan mountain

Chartered plane crashes in Kalimantan mountain JAKARTA (JP): Search and Rescue (SAR) workers struggled yesterday to locate 10 people whose small chartered airplane crashed into a mountain in West Kalimantan in adverse weather on Monday.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Young swimmer breaks shameful record

Young swimmer breaks shameful record JAKARTA (JP): National women's swimmer Catherine Surya has been banned two years from any competition for using steroids in last year's National Games (PON), but is set for an overseas training session in Australia.

Wed, 27 Apr 1994

JP/Indonesians buy Australian apartments

Indonesians buy Australian apartments JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-one Indonesians bought units in a soon to be built Australian apartment building last week amidst concern that a large amount of foreign exchange have left the country.