:: jawawa.id :: Indonesian Business and Finance News

Find Article by Date

Find news items by date

Select Year:

1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2015 2016 2017

Select Month:

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Select Day:

1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30

Searching for all articles published on 1994-06-09 ...

38 articles.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Foreign investment grows four-fold between April-May

Foreign investment grows four-fold between April-May JAKARTA (JP): Total foreign investment commitments, which declined more than 80 percent in the March-April period to US$411.65 million, grew by more than four times to $1.78 billion in the 16 April-May 15 period.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Girl friend of plaintiff admits to taking drugs

Girl friend of plaintiff admits to taking drugs JAKARTA (JP): A female friend of Christian van den Bosch, a Dutch national being tried at Central Jakarta District Court for drug trafficking, told the court that she had sampled the illicit drug Eva supplied by the defendant.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Governor lifts ban on Emha

Governor lifts ban on Emha SEMARANG, Central Java: Governor Soewardi has softened his stance on the ban of intellectual Emha Ainun Nadjib from addressing seminars and giving readings in the province.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Greater openness leaves local press with dilemma

Greater openness leaves local press with dilemma JAKARTA (JP): The greater political openness that Indonesia currently enjoys has put the local press in a difficult position, the National Press Council said yesterday.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/The hot issues of the week

The hot issues of the week I was surprised by the comments expressed by Laurie Pierce in The Jakarta Post of June 2. She invites readers to comment on two questions concerning current issues.First: Why should the U.S.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Forecasting earthquakes and tidal waves is a no win game

Forecasting earthquakes and tidal waves is a no win game JAKARTA (JP): In the absence of any technology that can predict the occurrence of earthquakes and tidal waves, Indonesia should at least take steps to prevent massive destruction or minimize the casualty rates.Geophysicist Prof. M.T.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Indonesia vows to increase tin production

Indonesia vows to increase tin production JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will increase tin production from 28,353 tons last year to 34,000 tons this year, an executive says.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Firm to operate railway

Firm to operate railway BANDUNG (JP): PT Lorinta, a private company, will soon operate express trains between Jakarta and the East Java capital of Surabaya, reducing travel time to nine hours, an official says.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) showed no signs of recovery yesterday, adding to the dozen points lost since last week.The broad-based Composite Index fell to 484.90 from 486.11 on Tuesday, while the narrower-based GTDBS Index weakened to 115.62 from 115.98.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Embassies told no foreigners among victims of tidal wave

Embassies told no foreigners among victims of tidal wave JAKARTA (JP): The American and Australian embassies in Jakarta yesterday received assurances that none of their citizens were killed by the tidal waves which swept across villages in southeast Java.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Most prostitutes hail from outside Jakarta: Survey

Most prostitutes hail from outside Jakarta: Survey JAKARTA (JP): A survey revealed that almost all the prostitutes operating here hail from outside Jakarta and were engaged in the world's oldest profession before moving to the capital.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/TV Today

TV TodayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Tarzan 3:05 Dances 3:30 TV Series: The Sword of Tipu Sultan 4:30 Women's World 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: Jakarta 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 ...

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Soeharto invited to UN population meet

Soeharto invited to UN population meet JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, recipient of various international awards for his success in bringing Indonesia's population growth under control, has been invited to address the United Nation's conference on population in Cairo this September.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/City sweepers go on strike

City sweepers go on strike Some 300 street sweepers hired by a private company in South Jakarta have been on strike since Sunday to protest the delay in the payment of their wages.The sweepers said they had not yet received their wages for the last three months.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Women progress still minimal, despite strategies

Women progress still minimal, despite strategies JAKARTA (JP): Asia and Pacific countries have made little progress in the last decade in terms of ensuring equality and development for women, officials said yesterday.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Yayuk leaves for Wimbledon meet

Yayuk leaves for Wimbledon meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one women's tennis player Yayuk Basuki left here yesterday for the Volkswagen Championships in Eastborne, the warm-up for the prestigious Wimbledon grand slam tournament.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/NGO representative lobby for stronger declaration

NGO representative lobby for stronger declaration JAKARTA (JP): Representatives of international non- governmental organizations (NGOs) are lobbying for the on-going Asia-Pacific women's conference to issue a stronger declaration, sources said yesterday.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/What is wrong?

What is wrong? Could it be that there is something wrong with policy coordination within the government? So many times within the span of just one week this rather distressing question arose as different cabinet ministers aired what seemed to be a different stance on certain issues.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/The media circus

The media circusBy Richard Pedler JAKARTA (JP): The Fifteenth World Cup is costing between US$300 and $400 million dollars to stage. Funding comes from the 3.6 million match ticket sales and the rest courtesy of FIFA's exclusive marketing arm, ISL.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/PPP chief expects government pressure in upcoming congress

PPP chief expects government pressure in upcoming congress JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) says he has detected pressure from outside the party to influence the election of its new leaders.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/IFAD chief here for loan agreement

IFAD chief here for loan agreement JAKARTA (JP): The president of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Fawzi Hamad al-Sultan, arrived here yesterday for a five-day visit to sign a loan agreement and to discuss other assistance for Indonesian projects.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Jakarta-Shopping '94 to open soon, big discounts expected

Jakarta-Shopping '94 to open soon, big discounts expected JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will hold the Jakarta Shopping '94 to boost the capital's role as a shopping destination in the region.The three-month long event from June 16 to Aug.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Family planning agency set to elect new leader

Family planning agency set to elect new leader SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): The Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association (PKBI) has a choice between a physician, an economist or a psychologist, all noted public figures, for its chairman.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Most Indorayon land not suitable for pine trees

Most Indorayon land not suitable for pine trees JAKARTA (JP): PT Inti Indorayon Utama told the House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday that of the 269,060-hectare timber estate concession it was granted in 1992, only 110,000 hectares is suitable for pine tree plantations.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Sport Minister says no easy solution for lack of funds

Sport Minister says no easy solution for lack of funds JAKARTA (JP): While the prohibition of an unpopular lottery continues to hinder national sports development, State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman encourages organizers to independently seek financial assistance for the ...

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Problem loans at banks $8.7b

Problem loans at banks $8.7b JAKARTA (JP): Problem loans at all banks in the country declined from Rp 20 trillion (US$9.2 billion) last November to Rp 18.8 trillion ($8.7 billion), 10.2 percent of the total credits outstanding as of March, Governor of Bank Indonesia Soedradjad Djiwandono says.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Dirty market

Dirty marketFrom NeracaThere is still some truth to the proverb: "Cleanliness is fundamental to health." Now if we have a look at Pasar Minggu market in South Jakarta and pass in front of Robinson's department store, we can definitely conclude that the area is filthy and unhygienic.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Teenager jailed for selling drugs

Teenager jailed for selling drugs JAKARTA (JP): Sixteen-year-old Faisal, alias Isal, was sentenced yesterday by the Central Jakarta District Court to two years and eight months imprisonment for drug trafficking.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Telkom's donation for small companies

Telkom's donation for small companies The Jakarta office of the state-owned telecommunication company, PT Telkom, gave Rp358 million (US$165,971) in donations to seven small-scale business patrons, two cooperatives and three poor villages in the Seribu Islands on Monday.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Math and those who hate it

Math and those who hate itFrom TempoProfessor Andi Hakim Nasution wrote in TEMPO recently that it is important to overhaul the teaching plan for mathematics in schools from Elementary right up to Senior High School.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Deregulation is inevitable step, Moerdiono says

Deregulation is inevitable step, Moerdiono says JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono defended the decision to open new areas to foreign investment, saying the government had little choice.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Coca-Cola opens in India

Coca-Cola opens in India JAKARTA (JP): Coca-Cola was launched in New Delhi yesterday with a start of distribution from four renovated bottling plants around the Indian capital city.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Kadin to sign deal with UK counterpart

Kadin to sign deal with UK counterpart The Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin Jaya) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the its London counterpart on June 20, 1994.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Graffiti

GraffitiFrom Media IndonesiaThe final examination results at Junior and Senior High Schools have been announced. To express their excitement over the happy occasion, it has long been the practice for graduates to write graffiti on each other's school uniforms.

Thu, 09 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.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Traders' plea for debt relief turned down

Traders' plea for debt relief turned down JAKARTA (JP): City councilors said the request of 20 Senen traders to slash by half their unpaid debt to the City Market Company, PD Pasar Jaya, is unreasonable."That reason their debt is so high is simply because they cannot manage their money at all.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Manado rejoices at green trophy

Manado rejoices at green trophy Manado, North Sulawesi: The Adipura Kencana award, given to this city by President Soeharto, was displayed in a motorcade on Tuesday throughout the town's main roads.Manado is one of eight cities that were awarded the trophy for the cleanest cities in Indonesia.

Thu, 09 Jun 1994

JP/Two killed in highway accident

Two killed in highway accident Two people died when a minibus skidded into the wrong lane of the Jakarta-Cikampek highway and was then hit by a public bus coming in the other direction.The accident took place yesterday morning.Police identified the dead men as Sugiyanto, 48, a resident of Jl.