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Searching for all articles published on 1994-06-10 ...

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Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Peregrine, Sewu jointly set up investment firm

Peregrine, Sewu jointly set up investment firm JAKARTA (JP): The Hong Kong-based Peregrine Investment Holdings, the largest Asian investment bank outside of Japan, is expanding its business here to participate in the growing economies of South East Asia, Chairman Philip Tose saysTose said in a ...

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Aluminum plant operates in Bekasi

Aluminum plant operates in Bekasi JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo inaugurated yesterday PT Indoaluminium Intikarsa, an aluminum plant, in Bekasi, West Java.Indoaluminium's president, Ibrahim Risjad, said that the plant, constructed with an investment of Rp 100 billion (US$43.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/BPK plans to report to the House twice a year

BPK plans to report to the House twice a year JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Board (BPK) yesterday announced plans to increase reports of its supervision of government budget spending to the House of Representatives (DPR) from one to two a year.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Banks reluctant to give loans to shipping firms

Banks reluctant to give loans to shipping firms JAKARTA (JP): The reluctance of banks to provide loans for shipping companies has hampered the development of the country's maritime industry, a banking leader says.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Ailing Alatas to take further heart treatment in Australia

Ailing Alatas to take further heart treatment in Australia JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas is recovering from a mild heart attack he sustained two weeks ago but he has been ordered by doctors to undergo further treatment in Australia.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/New Roots at Cafe Batavia

New Roots at Cafe BataviaBy David Zweifler JAKARTA (JP): When it comes to reggae, I've been spoiled. Instead of studying, fortunately or unfortunately, I spent most of my University career in small, smoke-filled reggae bars on the north side of Chicago.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Navy told to work within budget

Navy told to work within budget JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, acknowledging the Indonesian Navy's needs to bolster its fleet to defend the archipelago's vast waters, says it still has to operate within the budget.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/`TVRI' vows to be your World Cup station

`TVRI' vows to be your World Cup stationBy Richard Pedler JAKARTA (JP): Saluran Piala Dunia Kebanggaan Anda, which translates roughly as "Proud to be your World Cup Station" could not be a less appropriate term to describe RCTI's contribution to Indonesia's USA '94 coverage.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Residents demand rise in land compensation

Residents demand rise in land compensation JAKARTA (JP): Bidaracina subdistrict residents in East Jakarta complained to the City Council yesterday over the size of compensation given them for their land, which the government wants for an apartment project.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Govt eases screening against communists

Govt eases screening against communists JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said the government is thinking about loosening screening procedures to detect past communist links for those applying for jobs in the administration and other strategic positions.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/City Hall to open writing contest

City Hall to open writing contest A writing competition will be held in commemoration of the 467th anniversary of Jakarta and Indonesia's 49th Independence Day, in order to gain public input on development in the city.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/NGOs discontent with women's plan of action

NGOs discontent with women's plan of action JAKARTA (JP): Officials at an Asian Pacific women conference sailed through the process of drafting a plan of action for the region's development of women, ignoring calls from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for stronger statements.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Skyscraper inhabitants more likely to get sick

Skyscraper inhabitants more likely to get sick JAKARTA (JP): At least 85 percent of skyscrapers in the city, mostly those owned by the government, are not well maintained, posing the threat of illness to the users.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/IFAD signs loan to help develop cashew plantation

IFAD signs loan to help develop cashew plantation JAKARTA (JP): The government and the Rome-based International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) signed a loan agreement yesterday providing US$26.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Tidal wave toll up to 204

Tidal wave toll up to 204 SURABAYA, East Java: The number of people killed in the tidal waves which swept across villages in southeast Java last week reached 204 when three more bodies were found on Wednesday.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Supreme Court open to petition against PP20

Supreme Court open to petition against PP20 JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court says it is open to petition for a judicial review of the government's recent economic deregulation package which has sparked public debate.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Kartono re-elected chairman of parenthood association

Kartono re-elected chairman of parenthood association SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Kartono Muhamad, a well-known physician and columnist, was re-elected chairman of the Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association (PKBI) at a congress that ended yesterday.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/RI shuttlers might be ill prepared for Asia Cup

RI shuttlers might be ill prepared for Asia Cup JAKARTA (JP): Badminton legend Rudy Hartono has expressed concern over the preparation of Indonesia's shuttlers, still on a national tour to celebrate recent Thomas and Uber victories, for the upcoming Asia Cup in China next week.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Fire razes 20 houses

Fire razes 20 houses BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: At least 20 houses were razed by fire in the Pelambuan district on Thursday morning.The is the second major fire in the city in the last two weeks, following one that gutted a market in Banjar Barat district, Antara reported yesterday.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Banks criticized for write-off of bad loans

Banks criticized for write-off of bad loans JAKARTA (JP): Accountants yesterday criticized commercial banks' recent steps to write off part of their bad loans to improve their image in their financial reports.Chairman of the Indonesian Accountants Association (IAI) Katjep K.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Bank supervision tightened

Bank supervision tightened The measures being taken to cope with problem loans and the new mechanism of bank supervision being implemented by the monetary authority reassure us of the long-term, sound foundation of the banking industry.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Democratic process always slow in any country

Democratic process always slow in any country A number of politically-charged events occurring these days have left the public wondering: Has there been a rift among the political elite? And what about the appearances of covert notes with racial overtone? Political scientist Amir Santoso ...

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/More jobs needed for apprentices

More jobs needed for apprentices Private and state-owned companies are being urged to lend their full support to the government-sponsored apprenticeship program for senior high school students during the upcoming school holidays.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/French-Indonesian cooperation at a violin recital

French-Indonesian cooperation at a violin recitalBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): In contests, anything but first place is a loser.This does not necessarily mean that those who lost are less noteworthy.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Donna Karan hits the right note with simple design

Donna Karan hits the right note with simple designBy Kunang Helmi Picard JAKARTA (JP): Every fashion designer has his or her own interpretation of the men and women of their time.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Australian festival at TIM

Australian festival at TIM The Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) arts center in Central Jakarta will hold an Australian cultural festival from June 13 to July 3.The festival will be opened by Coordinating Minister for Industry and Trade Hartarto.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Military offers services to detect `paid jockeys'

Military offers services to detect `paid jockeys' JAKARTA (JP): Military personnel are prepared to help safeguard the upcoming state university entrance test (UMPTN) against jockeys, paid persons who furtively take the test on behalf of accredited students to improve their scores.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) recovered yesterday after declining throughout the week.The broad-based Composite Index closed slightly higher at 485.76 yesterday from 484.90 Wednesday.Meanwhile, the narrower-based GTDBS Index rose to 115.66 from 115.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Business outlook in hotel industry remains promisings

Business outlook in hotel industry remains promisings JAKARTA (JP): The hotel industry is expected to continue booming in the coming years here despite the surge of new hotels throughout the capital.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Milan-Persib match claims break even

Milan-Persib match claims break even JAKARTA (JP): Organizers of the soccer friendly which featured Italian giant AC Milan against national amateur champion Persib Bandung claimed to break even, although calculations are still in progress.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/PT UIC plans to establish $7.25m subsidiary in Vietnam

PT UIC plans to establish $7.25m subsidiary in Vietnam JAKARTA (JP): PT Unggul Indah Corporation (UIC), Indonesia's only producer of alkylbenzene, will establish a subsidiary in Vietnam, distribute cash and share dividends and issue bonus shares.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/TV Today: Friday, June 10, 1994

TV Today: Friday, June 10, 1994TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Cartoon: I'm Telling 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Film: Zero One Magazine 4:00 Student Quiz 4:30 Flora Fauna: Heart of Courage 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Management Tricks: Time Management 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country: West ...

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Nobuhiro sure he'll be in top 10 at Medan rally

Nobuhiro sure he'll be in top 10 at Medan rally JAKARTA (JP): Undaunted by the task of challenging `goliaths' in the Bentoel Rally Indonesia, Japan's Tajima Nobuhiro is convinced he will fare well at the June 17 event.Driving a less-powerful Suzuki Cultus GTi with a 1.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Cultured expats AWOL

Cultured expats AWOL I regret that the expatriate community missed out on an excellent performance of Twilite Orchestra III at the Jakarta Convention Center on May 7, 1994.The hospitality industry endeavors to bring culture and music to the fair city of Jakarta for the enjoyment of all people.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Blaming game continues in Bapindo scam trial

Blaming game continues in Bapindo scam trial JAKARTA (JP): Two former Bapindo directors testified yesterday that they knew nothing about the status of the enormous loans made to Eddy Tansil until 1992, in marked contrast to the testimony of other witnesses.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Sentul will soon have world-class hospital

Sentul will soon have world-class hospital JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesia-Singapore joint venture company, Gleneagles Hospital Corporation, will build an international- standard hospital with a total investment of Rp 60 billion (approximately US$28 million) in the plush Royal Sentul Highlands housing ...

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Get rid of the bum

Get rid of the bum As a faithful subscriber to The Jakarta Post since it first became available and at the risk of being grouped into Mr. Peter B. Doering's "complaining Americans" category, I must point out that your newspaper is being, sadly, used and abused by this writer.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Batak reverends threaten to seek political asylum

Batak reverends threaten to seek political asylum JAKARTA (JP): Dissident reverends of the Toba Batak Protestant Church (HKBP) yesterday threatened to seek political asylum unless the Armed Forces Chief gives them a written guarantee of their safety.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Ship material duties lifted

Ship material duties lifted JAKARTA (JP): The government has lifted duties on imports of 299 kinds of materials used for ship repairs and maintenance in a bid to support the development of the country's shipbuilding industry.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Angklung music festival planned

Angklung music festival planned The City Education Office plans to hold an angklung music festival as part of efforts to popularize the traditional music among elementary school students .The festival will be held at the Jakarta Play House today.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/London is more than just Britain's capital

London is more than just Britain's capitalBy Johannes Simbolon LONDON (JP): "Nothing compares to the beauty of the English countryside" is the usual comment from those lucky enough to visit England.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Moerdiono to open posh tennis complex

Moerdiono to open posh tennis complex JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono, in his capacity as chairman of Tennis Development Foundation Indonesian (Yaporti), is scheduled to inaugurate a Rp 8 billion (US$ 3.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Entry `tax'

Entry `tax' Approximately two weeks ago I came to Indonesia landing at Denpasar, Bali. Having completed my immigration and customs forms on the plane, I walked through the immigration checkpoint with no problems at all.However I had a different experience at the customs counter.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/No Paper

No Paper In observance Islamic New Year, The Jakarta Post will not be published tomorrow. The Post will resume publication on Monday.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/New firm to set up copper smelting plant

New firm to set up copper smelting plant JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesia-New Zealand joint venture, PT Copper Smelter Indonesia (CSI), is challenging PT Freeport Indonesia to compete on the establishment of the country's first copper smelter plant.Armand J.

Fri, 10 Jun 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 00:30 a.m.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Medan hit by storms

Medan hit by storms MEDAN, North Sumatra: Rain and gusts of wind pounded the city for two hours on Thursday, leaving trees scattered in the streets and destroying some houses.There were no reports of casualties, the Antara news agency reported.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Postgraduate class gets new executive

Postgraduate class gets new executive Prof. Retno Sutaryono, a law and environmental expert, was appointed as head of Postgraduate Program for Environmental Science at the University of Indonesia.Retno replaced Prof.

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Electricity projects

Electricity projects Regarding the article "Influence brokers inflate prices of electricity plants," the latest statement by Indonesia's electric utility, PLN (state electricity company), that it must go ahead with three controversial power projects (Muara Tawar, Tambak Lorok II and Grati) is ...

Fri, 10 Jun 1994

JP/Firm not to give dividends

Firm not to give dividends JAKARTA (JP): PT Mulia Industrindo, a ceramics and glass producer listed on the domestic stock exchanges, yesterday announced not to distribute dividends even though it gained an after-tax profit of Rp 11.26 billion (US$5.22 million) last year.