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Searching for all articles published on 1994-08-03 ...

34 articles.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Clinton assistant here for Jakarta-Arkansas synergy

Clinton assistant here for Jakarta-Arkansas synergy JAKARTA (JP): An assistant to President Bill Clinton paid a courtesy call to President Soeharto yesterday evening during which he discussed the progress of the sister state relationship between the U.S. state of Arkansas and Jakarta.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Planes carrying APEC leaders may use Halim airport

Planes carrying APEC leaders may use Halim airport JAKARTA (JP): The planes carrying the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders to the summit here in November will likely land at the Halim Perdanakusumah air base in East Jakarta.Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. A.M.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/No signs of missing chopper

No signs of missing chopper SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Search and rescue workers remain unable to trace the whereabouts of a helicopter which went missing on Tuesday last week, the Antara news agency reported.

Wed, 03 Aug 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 12:30 a.m.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Police to catch pimp's backers, if any

Police to catch pimp's backers, if any JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto said police are conducting an investigation to locate backers of Hartono, a pimp who was captured in a raid last week, and will send them to court if there is enough evidence to prove having backed ...

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/LAPAN ready `to sell' its services to public

LAPAN ready `to sell' its services to public JAKARTA (JP): The National Space and Aviation Agency (LAPAN) is now making its remote sensing services available to the public at large, from private companies to research institutions.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Public demand for medium-class property to increase

Public demand for medium-class property to increase JAKARTA (JP): Demand for medium-class commercial property in the capital will increase, a consultant believes.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Several big names to miss Indonesia Open championship

Several big names to miss Indonesia Open championship JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian and Chinese big names will miss the Indonesia Open badminton championships in Yogyakarta next week, but the organizers are not afraid of a major drop in the tournament's quality.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX)

JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) rallied yesterday following widely published reports on the bright outlook of the local market.Most big stocks booked significant gains, pushing up the Composite Index to close 6.5 points higher at 459.23 from 452 on the previous day.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Craftsmen to join U.S. fair

Craftsmen to join U.S. fair JAKARTA (JP): About 50 small-scale handicraft producers are scheduled to leave for San Francisco today to take part in an international gift fair starting on Saturday and running until Aug. 10.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/14 held for selling aphrodisiac and pornography

14 held for selling aphrodisiac and pornography JAKARTA (JP): City police have declared war against sex businesses with the arrest of 10 aphrodisiac traders in the Kramat Tunggak redlight district and another four people for selling pornographic goods in Senen in a raid on the weekend.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Street demo banned in East Timor

Street demo banned in East Timor DILI, East Timor (JP): The military has slapped a ban on all street demonstrations in East Timor, saying that any complaints must be channeled through the local legislature.Maj. Gen.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Drilling firm to sell shares for local and overseas expansion

Drilling firm to sell shares for local and overseas expansion JAKARTA (JP): PT Medco Energi Corporation, a private domestic company specializing in drilling for oil exploration and production, will offer 22 million new shares to the public to raise Rp 100 billion (US$46.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Legal protection for the ministers and the press

Legal protection for the ministers and the pressBy Charles Himawan JAKARTA (JP): More than 10 years has passed since the American Time magazine published a news item on Gen. Ariel Sharon, the then Israeli Minister of Defense.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Tourist arrivals down 3.55% in June

Tourist arrivals down 3.55% in June JAKARTA (JP): The number of tourists arriving in Indonesia decreased by 3.55 percent to 234,585 in June from 243,497 in the same month of last year.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Indonesia will send seven fencers to Thailand Open

Indonesia will send seven fencers to Thailand Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, the undisputed fencing powerhouse in Southeast Asia, will send seven fencers to the Thailand Open from Aug. 16 to Aug.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Firms warned over nuisance permits

Firms warned over nuisance permits The West Jakarta mayoralty administration is threatening to revoke the operating permits of 20 companies in the area which do not have the necessary Nuisance Act permits.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Air Force urged to spare Borobudur

Air Force urged to spare Borobudur MAGELANG, Central Java: The agency managing the ancient Borobudur temple near here is pleading with the Air Force not to conduct flight exercises in the area, following a fatal accident at a nearby restaurant.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Vice squad nets 52 prostitutes

Vice squad nets 52 prostitutes SOLO, Central Java: The vice squad arrested 52 prostitutes in raids in five different brothels in the city.The police said the "high-class" prostitutes charge between Rp 100,000 and Rp 250,000 for their services.They were picked up in brothels located on Jl.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Mar'ie's country road show

Mar'ie's country road show There are, we think, several factors which contributed to the success of what Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad called his "two-week country road show" to the international financial and business centers in the United States, Britain and Hong Kong last month.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Prince Valiant 3:05 Gita Wicara: The Little Flags 3:30 Science World 4:05 Comedy: Mentang-Mentang 4:30 Documentary 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: West Sumatra 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi ...

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Establishment of `New NU' draws severe criticism

Establishment of `New NU' draws severe criticism JAKARTA (JP): The establishment of the Nahdlatul Ummah forum, dubbed by the press as the "New NU", by senior members of the United Development Party (PPP), has been torn to pieces by critics from within the party and the Nahdlatul Ulama, ...

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Swiss envoy inspects aid program

Swiss envoy inspects aid program JAKARTA (JP): The head of the Swiss Development Cooperation Agency is currently in Indonesia to inspect a number of development projects funded by the Swiss government.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Review on radio taxes law urged

Review on radio taxes law urged The City Revenue Office is underlining the need to review the existing radio tax law in a bid to exempt owners of cheap, monophonic radios from paying taxes.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/S. Jakarta people seek adequate land payment

S. Jakarta people seek adequate land payment JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta residents whose land will be affected by the Jl. TB. Simatupang outer ring road extension are asking for reasonable compensation.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Ban eased on Chinese literature

Ban eased on Chinese literature JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday slightly eased the ban against the use of Chinese literature and teaching of the Chinese language, the legacy of the anti-Chinese sentiments of the 1960s.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/No new buses for APEC

No new buses for APEC Director General of Land Transportation Soejono said yesterday that the government will not purchase any new buses to accommodate the influx of visitors for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in November.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/U.S. is expected to extend GSP to RI: Diplomat

U.S. is expected to extend GSP to RI: Diplomat JAKARTA (JP): Washington is likely to continue granting trade privileges under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) to Indonesia after a six month long review ends this month, a former Indonesian ambassador to the United States says.Lt. Gen.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Ten developing countries win support on population

Ten developing countries win support on population JAKARTA (JP): Ten developing countries yesterday formed a new forum to jointly address their population problems, with ringing endorsements from three international funding agencies.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Tribalism -- Africa's explosive, but also the continent's glue

Tribalism -- Africa's explosive, but also the continent's glueBy Jonathan Power LONDON (JP): There was a time not very long ago when African leaders insisted that it was politically incorrect to dare to discuss tribalism.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/PLN, Kadin sign accord on business in Vietnam

PLN, Kadin sign accord on business in Vietnam JAKARTA (JP): The State Electricity Company (PLN) has agreed to provide technical assistance for Kadin (Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry) members which intend to expand operation in electricity-related businesses in Vietnam.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Students plan silent protest

Students plan silent protest SALATIGA, Central Java: Dozens of lecturers and students of Satyawacana Christian University say they will maintain silence throughout next week in protest over the appointment of their new rector.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Governor to open fish exhibition

Governor to open fish exhibition An exhibition of ornamental fish, aimed at introducing aquarium fish as an export commodity, will be held from Aug. 8 to 14 at the Pondok Indah Mall, South Jakarta.

Wed, 03 Aug 1994

JP/Three local banks agree to help Continental Bank

Three local banks agree to help Continental Bank JAKARTA (JP): Continental Bank will get technical assistance from a consortium of three domestic banks to enable it to compete in the tight banking market, says an executive.