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72 articles.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/The importance of APEC in the region

The importance of APEC in the regionBy Hadi Soesastro JAKARTA (JP): Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation is a major experiment and it should be seen as such. A failure to appreciate this could jeopardize the still fragile process of community building in the Asia Pacific region.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Can Bogor carve a niche in history books after APEC?

Can Bogor carve a niche in history books after APEC? JAKARTA (JP): The city of Bogor, about one hour's drive from here, is set to play host to a major international event this month -- the gathering of leaders from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/PECC a unique partnership in Asia-Pacific economies

PECC a unique partnership in Asia-Pacific economies JAKARTA (JP): The Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC) is a unique partnership of business, government and research representatives from 22 Asia-Pacific economies.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Rain city gets ready for big meeting

Rain city gets ready for big meetingBy Hidayat Jati BOGOR (JP): This scenic Indonesian city of rain will make its mark in world history once again as it gets ready for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting on Nov.15.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/RI urging to narrow disparity among members

RI urging to narrow disparity among members JAKARTA (JP): As the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum moves to further liberalize trade within the Asia-Pacific region, Indonesia is calling on the advanced and industrialized countries to help narrow the disparity between the rich and ...

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Grady set to win Tugu Pratama golf

Grady set to win Tugu Pratama golf JAKARTA (JP): Australian Wayne Grady is set to regain the Tugu Pratama PGA Championship title he won last year when a field of about 90 golfers tee-off today at Bumi Serpong Damai in Tangerang near here.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Human resource development in the region

Human resource development in the regionBy Linda Low SINGAPORE (JP): One of the areas that the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC) Human Resource Development Task Force has explored is the movement of people in the Asia-Pacific region; both temporary and permanent migration.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/APEC trade liberalization: Towards open regionalism

APEC trade liberalization: Towards open regionalismBy Ippei Yamazawa TOKYO (JP): At the informal Leaders Meeting in Bogor it is expected that the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders will announce a bold trade liberalization program for the APEC member economies.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/World economics, politics taking opposite directions

World economics, politics taking opposite directions JAKARTA (JP): Economic and political trends are leading towards contradictory ends, Henry A. Kissinger, a former U.S. secretary of state, said here yesterday.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Trade facilitation in APEC

Trade facilitation in APECBy Mari Pangestu JAKARTA (JP): The recent reports and emphasis of late on the progress of APEC have focused on the more "meaty" subject of trade liberalization.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Rights commission opens as usual

Rights commission opens as usual The show must go on at Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights despite the series of APEC meetings and other international events scheduled between Nov. 3 and 15.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Tigers on brink of extinction

Tigers on brink of extinction BENGKULU, Southern Sumatra: The population of Sumatran tigers (Pathera Tigris Sumatrae) has sharply declined over the last 10 years.It is feared they will be completely extinct in the coming 10 years.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Jakarta Convention Center no stranger to big events

Jakarta Convention Center no stranger to big eventsBy Lenah Susianty JAKARTA (JP): According to Javanese legend, knight Bandung Bondowoso built 1,000 temples in a single night to win the heart of the beautiful Loro Jonggrang,In Indonesia's contemporary history, PT Indobuilco constructed the ...

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Transvestites speak up

Transvestites speak up The local Association of Transvestites (Hiwaria Jakarta) is protesting the authorities' clamp down against their members who are working the streets of Jakarta, saying, that instead of chasing them out, they should give transvestites the chance to contribute to the success ...

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Demands for low cost houses far outweights current supply

Demands for low cost houses far outweights current supply JAKARTA (JP): Low cost apartments built on Jl. Penjernihan, Central Jakarta, by PT Kuningan Persada are being swamped by potential buyers.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Business meeting planned

Business meeting planned JAKARTA (JP): Humpuss Group, a widely diversified conglomerate, has organized a business meeting next week to explore ways to enhance cooperation and exploit business opportunities within the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) area.The Nov.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/S. Korea's Kim to make state visit

S. Korea's Kim to make state visit JAKARTA (JP): South Korean President Kim Young-sam is expected to arrive Saturday afternoon for a two-day state visit before attending the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting in Bogor next Tuesday.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/High inflation rate

High inflation rate The inflation rate last month was considerably high and it is feared that we could end up with a two digit inflation rate by the turn of the year.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Supreme Court criticized for changing ruling

Supreme Court criticized for changing ruling JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court's decision to reverse its own ruling on the Kedung Ombo land dispute is coming under fire from prominent experts in law and public figures.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: AwardsTOURISM AWARDS: Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication Joop Ave presents the Adikarya Award to Stanley Allison (left) for his dedication to the development of tourism in Indonesia. The award was presented recently at the commemoration of Hari Bhakti Parpostel l994.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Fire razes seven houses

Fire razes seven houses Seven houses located just behind the Italian Embassy on Jl. Pasuruan, Central Jakarta, went up in flames on Monday.Witnesses said an electric short circuit is believed to have caused the fire.They said the fire broke out at 9.30 pm on Monday from house No.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Open forum to discuss APEC future path

Open forum to discuss APEC future path JAKARTA (JP): Economists, businessmen, scholars and officials will gather at a one-day open discussion at the Dai-Ichi Hotel here on Nov.14 to discuss the future direction of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/City Hall won't be closed during APEC

City Hall won't be closed during APEC Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday City Hall will be open and that some of its personnel will be on the job during the Nov. 14 and 15 holiday.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Humpuss, Detroit sign agreement

Humpuss, Detroit sign agreement JAKARTA (JP): After nearly 12 months of negotiations, a U.S. heavy-duty diesel engine manufacturer, Detroit Diesel Corporation, yesterday appointed an affiliate of the Humpuss Group to act as its sole distributor in Indonesia.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Soeharto goes over fine details of Bogor meeting

Soeharto goes over fine details of Bogor meeting BOGOR, West Java (JP): President Soeharto went thoroughly over the details of next week's APEC leadership meeting at the Bogor Presidential Palace once again yesterday, checking on even the smallest details to ensure perfection.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Indonesian society in Buchori's eyes

Indonesian society in Buchori's eyes M. Buchori, Sketches of Indonesian Society, Jakarta The Jakarta Post and IKIP Muhammadiyah Jakarta Press November 1994. 176 pages. JAKARTA (JP): This book, a collection of essays previously published in The Jakarta Post daily, is absolutely enjoyable to read.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/TV Today

TV TodayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Prince Valliant 3:05 Music 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music Contest: ...

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/RI sends aid to Afghanistan

RI sends aid to Afghanistan JAKARTA: Indonesia will send 80 tons of medical supplies to Afghanistan for the thousands of war victims now being treated at hospitals in the war-torn country.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/PSSI asks for rematch in Winners

PSSI asks for rematch in Winners JAKARTA (JP): The All-Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) submitted an appeal yesterday to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), concerning the disqualification of Bali-based Gelora Dewata from the Asian Cup Winners Cup quarterfinals for administrative ...

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/SMEs tables

SMEs tables The role of SMEs in selected Asian Economies Country Number of SMEs SMEs as % of % employed (thousand) all enterprises by SMEs -------------------------------------------- PRC m# 500 98% # 70% Korea ...

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Free trade proposal reviewed

Free trade proposal reviewed JAKARTA (JP): Senior officials of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum yesterday reviewed a task force proposal calling for trade liberalization in the region by 2020.

Wed, 09 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.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Pacific economic development: Future challenges

Pacific economic development: Future challengesBy Mark Borthwick WASHINGTON (JP): The Pacific Economic Development Report 1995 suggests that there are several general areas to which policy leaders must give their attention.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/More pages for newspapers

More pages for newspapers Journalists, eat your hearts out. While most Jakartans enjoy the extended weekend, a number of newspapers in Indonesia will be raising their pages for the APEC coverage, which means more work.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Govt promises to cure cement trading network

Govt promises to cure cement trading network JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad announced here yesterday the government plans to abolish the widely criticized cement marketing system.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Scholar M. Buchori announces his plan to join PDI

Scholar M. Buchori announces his plan to join PDI JAKARTA (JP): A renowned Moslem scholar and former government researcher, Dr. Mochtar Buchori, made a surprise maneuver yesterday when he announced his plans to join the minority Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Investment facilitation in the Asia-Pacific region

Investment facilitation in the Asia-Pacific regionBy Bijit Bora SYDNEY (JP): Foreign investment has been a catalyst for economic growth and integration in the Asia Pacific region. Yet there has been a lack of a formal multilateral mechanism.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/The Kedungombo decision

The Kedungombo decision The joy of the 34 Kedungombo farmers, who won a legal battle against the Central Java provincial government last July, has turned out to be short-lived. Only three months.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Who says calls are costly?

Who says calls are costly? Anyone suggesting that phone calls in Indonesia are among the most expensive in the world should look again, at least during the APEC meetings.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Minimum wages to rise as of April: Abdul Latief

Minimum wages to rise as of April: Abdul Latief JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief announced yesterday the government will raise wages by an average of ten percent next April.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Forecast of real economic growth and consumer prices (per cent)

Forecast of real economic growth and consumer prices (per cent) Real GDP/GNP Consumer Price Index ---------------------- ---------------------- 1993 1994 1995 1996 1993 1994 1995 1996 Australia 3.8 4.5 3.9 3.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Share of Exports and Imports with PECC countries (as a % of total)

Share of Exports and Imports with PECC countries (as a % of total) Exports to PECC Imports from PECC 1970 1991 1992 1970 1991 1992 ------------------------------------ World 33.0 40.1 40.9 36.2 42.1 42.9 PECC 57.0 68.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Economic expansion keeps accelerating in Pacific

Economic expansion keeps accelerating in PacificBy Lawrence B. Krause SANDIEGO, California, U.S.A. (JP): The economic expansion that has been in place in the Pacific region for the last several years shows signs of accelerating.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Lamhot will fight in world championship

Lamhot will fight in world championship JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) junior bantamweight title holder Lamhot Simamora has the chance to fight in a world championship on Dec. 17 here after months of desperate waiting.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Police seize 174,7 kg drugs

Police seize 174,7 kg drugs PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Police have seized 174,7 kilograms of dried marijuana and arrested 48 alleged drug traffickers in 21 smuggling cases from Jan.1 to Nov. 6.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/APEC album

APEC albumPhoto A: NancyJP/kodU.S. STAND: Nancy Adams, head of the U.S. delegation, explains Washington's position on various issues during a break of the APEC senior officials meeting. The U.S. has been at odds over APEC's issue of investment principles.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/APEC: development and prospects for economic ties

APEC: development and prospects for economic tiesBy Wisber Loeis JAKARTA (JP): The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum was formed in 1989 as a very loose and informal dialog group. It has since become the primary regional vehicle for promoting trade and practical economic cooperation.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/State transport firms' profits likely to double

State transport firms' profits likely to double JAKARTA (JP): State companies overseen by the Ministry of Transportation are expected to more than double their total profits to Rp 676.89 billion (US$309.6 million) this year, a minister says.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Merpati reroutes flights

Merpati reroutes flights JAKARTA (JP): Merpati Nusantara Airlines, a subsidiary of the national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, will temporarily reroute a number of its flights for the upcoming Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Small business development in the Asia Pacific region

Small business development in the Asia Pacific regionBy Chris Hall SYDNEY (JP): Twenty years ago, it was widely assumed that the importance of smaller firms would progressively decline; larger, multinational firms would take advantage of economies of scale and improved technology, and smaller ...

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Free coffee all round

Free coffee all round There will be no excuse for journalists falling asleep on the job because they now have access to coffee, lots of it, for free.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Govt reviewing laws on the environment

Govt reviewing laws on the environment JAKARTA (JP): The government considers the possibility of revising laws on the management of living environment as they are considered to be no longer suitable with current condition."We have established a team to review the Law No.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/...but others not, call it clandestine

...but others not, call it clandestine JAKARTA (JP): One of the promises that Ismail Hasan Metareum made shortly after being elected chairman of the Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP) recently was he will recruit as many intellectuals as possible.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Govt issues decrees allowing circulation of laser discs

Govt issues decrees allowing circulation of laser discs JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Radio, Television and Film Alex Leo Zulkarnaen announced yesterday three decrees on films which will allow the circulation of laser discs in Indonesia.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Direct Investment from and into PECC Economies (millions of US dollars)

Direct Investment from and into PECC Economies (millions of US dollars) 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 ----------------------------------------- Australia Outflow 5,072 3,319 931 2,044 327 Inflow ...

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Dutch colonialism

Dutch colonialism Mr. de Kort, I remember you. You are the one who wrote that there were no airplanes involved in the battle of Surabaya. How wrong you were!You are the person who, while we were celebrating our "Heroes Day," Nov.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Unfamiliar abbreviations creeping into APEC forum

Unfamiliar abbreviations creeping into APEC forumBy Endy Bayuni JAKARTA (JP): In the beginning, there was just APEC ...

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Optimism on investment code still strong among officials

Optimism on investment code still strong among officials JAKARTA (JP): Senior officials of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum remained upbeat yesterday that they can still hammer out an agreement on investment guidelines in spite of opposition from the United States.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Gunze to make socks here

Gunze to make socks here JAKARTA (JP): Gunze Ltd. of Japan signed a joint venture agreement here yesterday with PT Great River Industries to produce socks with an investment of US$10.2 million.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/City ready to handle flood

City ready to handle flood JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday that as the wet season approaches the city administration is getting ready to deal with floods."I have told related offices to prepare equipment and to intensify flood control offices.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/The role of APEC in sustaining growth in the region

The role of APEC in sustaining growth in the regionBy Djisman S. Simandjuntak JAKARTA (JP): The East Asian miracle and the rise of the North American West Coast in the past didn't just lead to high growth at the two ends of the Pacific.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Ardy, Hariyanto get bye at HK Open

Ardy, Hariyanto get bye at HK Open JAKARTA (JP): World number one Ardy Wiranata and world number four Hariyanto Arbi, will get a bye into the second round in the men's singles of the Hong Kong Open badminton championships, which starts today at the Queen Elizabeth stadium.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/List of contributors

List of contributors All articles and statistics in this and the 3 following pages are prepared and contributed by PECC members.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Three state firms prepared to sell shares overseas

Three state firms prepared to sell shares overseas JAKARTA (JP): The government is preparing another three state companies to float shares on overseas markets following last month's successful debut of PT Indosat on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Will she or wont' she?

Will she or wont' she? Authorities and residents in the Central Javanese city of Klaten are still making arrangements for the visit of U.S. first lady Hillary Clinton, although to this day there has been no confirmation of whether or not she will be making the visit.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Trade liberalization

Trade liberalization At the top of the agenda during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings over the coming week will be a proposal to set up some form of regional trade liberalization.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Yayuk shines in doubles

Yayuk shines in doubles JAKARTA (JP): Yayuk Basuki and Romana Tedjakusuma formed a superb team to clear their first hurdle at the US$100,000 Wismilak Open tennis championships in Surabaya, East Java yesterday.They swept Belgian Nancy Feber and Slovakian Katarina Studenikova 6-3, 6-1.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/City to stage grand jazz festival

City to stage grand jazz festival JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta will once again host a grand jazz festival at the Plaza Timur, Gelora Senayan sport complex between Dec. 1 and 4.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/The role of private sector in APEC forum

The role of private sector in APEC forumBy Lee Tsao Yuan SINGAPORE (JP): A distinctive feature of economic dynamism in the Asia Pacific is that it is driven by the private sector.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/PDI tells govt to first put house in order first

PDI tells govt to first put house in order first JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must put its own house in order before endorsing the idea of a free trade zone in the Asia Pacific region, the minority Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) says.

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Loud speaker in mosque

Loud speaker in mosque I heartily endorse Mr. Sukaryan's letter (Mosque and loudspeaker, The Jakarta Post, Nov. 5, 1994).

Wed, 09 Nov 1994

JP/Some scholars enter politics ...

Some scholars enter politics ...By Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): To co-opt or not to co-opt, that seems to be the question underlying the involvement of intellectuals in political parties -- for which an answer may not be so easy to find.