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Mon, 14 Nov 1994
RP, U.S. sign extradition treaties
RP, U.S. sign extradition treaties MANILA (AFP): The Philippine and U.S. foreign secretaries yesterday signed extradition and mutual legal assistance treaties in an effort to boost the fight against global drug rings and international fraud.U.S.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
Internet access available through 'IndoNet' service
Internet access available through 'IndoNet' service JAKARTA (JP): Number of readers have been anxiously asking whether there's a cost-efficient way they can access Internet in Indonesia. Have I got good news for you! You can now access Internet through PT IndoInternet's network, called IndoNet.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
Indonesian, Australian firms sign US$5.5 billion contract
Indonesian, Australian firms sign US$5.5 billion contract JAKARTA (JP): Two Indonesian-Australian joint venture companies, PT Indonesia Bulk Terminal and PT Adaro Indonesia, have signed a US$5.5 billion contract with Indonesia's PT Batu Hitam Perkasa to supply and handle coal for PT Paiton Energy...
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
Hostages involved in spying: Papers
Hostages involved in spying: Papers BANGKOK (Reuter): Thai newspapers on Saturday quoted the country's army chief as suggesting that three Western hostages abducted by Cambodia's Khmer Rouge guerrillas and later killed had been involved in espionage.Gen.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
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.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
Retailers set up another association
Retailers set up another association JAKARTA (JP): The country's largest retailers agreed to form an association to enhance cooperation in further developing retail trade at a trendy restaurant in Senayan, Central Jakarta late last week.Under the agreement, H.E.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
Thailand to boycott Australian weapons
Thailand to boycott Australian weapons BANGKOK (AFP): Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai yesterday threatened to boycott Australian-made weapons in retaliation for continuing allegations that some Thais support Khmer Rouge guerrillas in Cambodia.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
Irregular delivery of `Time'
Irregular delivery of `Time'From KompasI have been subscribing to Time for tens of years. In May 1993 I paid my subscription fee for the next three years, 1993-1996, to PT Gunung Agung, as the Time distributor.The delivery used to be well done. But the delivery stopped without notice since I got No.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
Joop does his part
Joop does his part Indonesian Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave has different ways of making APEC delegates and journalists feel welcome.Yesterday, he greeted an arriving Mexican journalist by bursting into the Spanish song "Cucurucucu Paloma...".
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
Ramos moves to save project
Ramos moves to save project MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos yesterday moved to save Japanese funding for a 1.3 billion peso (US$54.17 million) irrigation project in the southern Philippines, which has been disrupted by Moslem guerrilla violence.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
Australia. Chile tie up
Australia. Chile tie up SYDNEY (AFP): Chile and Australia agreed here Saturday to strengthen bilateral ties and work together for progress at the APEC summit this week in Indonesia."APEC is extraordinarily important for us because today some 55 percent of our exports go to the Asia Pacific region...
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
Is it `APEC', `apek' or `apes'?: Jakartans are wondering
Is it `APEC', `apek' or `apes'?: Jakartans are wonderingBy Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): Every big event generates its own jokes, or anecdotes, and the big APEC gathering in Indonesia over the past week is no exception among the local people.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
APEC ministers' joint statement
APEC ministers' joint statement Following is the joint statement issued on Saturday, Nov. 12, 1994, at the conclusion of the two-day ministerial meeting of the 18 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation members in Jakarta.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
Cooperation to preserve water catchment urged
Cooperation to preserve water catchment urged JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja underlined late last week the importance of cooperation between Jakarta and West Java in preserving water catchment areas.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
18 dead, 43 missing in RI boat tragedy
18 dead, 43 missing in RI boat tragedy KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Eighteen people died and 43 were missing after a boat carrying 87 Indonesian illegal immigrants capsized off the Malaysian coast during a storm, Malaysia's TV3 reported yesterday.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
Hariyanto Arbi wins Hong Kong Open
Hariyanto Arbi wins Hong Kong Open HONG KONG (Reuter): Indonesia's Hariyanto Arbi played his heart out here yesterday to defeat compatriot Ardy Wiranata 15-9, 15-11 in the Hong Kong Open final.The final was a re-match of their All-England championship showdown and the result was the same with...
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
Telephone fine too much
Telephone fine too muchFrom Media IndonesiaTelephone subscribers who fail to pay their telephone bills for two consecutive months have their lines cut off. PT Telkom will connect the line again after the bills have been paid, and paid a Rp 1 million fine.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
Mahathir to inaugurate joint venture bank
Mahathir to inaugurate joint venture bank JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is scheduled to inaugurate PT May Bank Nusa International, a Malaysian-Indonesian joint venture bank established with a capital of Rp 100 billion (US$46 million), at a ceremony here today.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
APEC album
APEC albumPhoto A: LuncheonJP/alxAPEC TOAST: South Korean President Kim Young-sam raises his glass for a toast with Indonesia's Coordinating Minister of Economy and Finance during a business luncheon. The lunch meeting was organized by the Indonesia-Korea Economic Cooperation Committee at the...
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
Free trade concept stretched
Free trade concept stretched In their latest move, the APEC conference organizers have expanded on the concept of free trade, which members continue to debating in order to suit their respective programs.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
Share prices mixed amidst lackluster trading
Share prices mixed amidst lackluster trading JAKARTA (JP): Stock prices closed mixed across the board amidst lackluster trading throughout last week.The market generally seemed to lack fresh factors, following the weak performance of the regional markets.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
E. Timor to have health academy
E. Timor to have health academy DILI, East Timor: The provincial office of the health ministry will establish an academy of health in East Timor next year to improve the quality of nurses in the province.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
Malaysian wins Formula Asia
Malaysian wins Formula Asia JAKARTA (JP): A thrilled Alex Yoong of Malaysia took his first Formula victory in commanding style in Zhuhai, China, yesterday.In front of a crowd of 100,000 spectators, the 18-year-old Yoong showed his formidable driving talent, negotiating the testing street circuit...
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
Expatriate seeking help
Expatriate seeking help I am an expatriate and have been working in Indonesia for more than five years. I like the country because of its relaxed nature, unlike Singapore, which is a little bit too formal and too much manmade.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994
Ministers urge anti-dumping measures in Asia-Pacific
Ministers urge anti-dumping measures in Asia-Pacific JAKARTA (JP): Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans and Chilean Minister of the Economy Alvaro Garcia Hurtado want action to end dumping practices in the Asia-Pacific region.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Politically motivated aid a mistake: Kissinger
Politically motivated aid a mistake: Kissinger JAKARTA (JP): Dr. Henry Kissinger sees no harm in the United States' plan to raise human rights issues during President Bill Clinton's visit to Indonesia but decries any sanction related to the issues.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Journalists, media readers sue Minister of Information
Journalists, media readers sue Minister of Information JAKARTA (JP): One thousand, one hundred and thirty-two Indonesians, consisting of journalists, press employees and mass media subscribers, yesterday filed two lawsuits against Minister of Information Harmoko for revoking the publishing licenses...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Free trade deadline not certain: Keating
Free trade deadline not certain: Keating SYDNEY (AFP): Australia is not taking it for granted that APEC leaders will agree on a deadline for regional free trade next week, Prime Minister Paul Keating said yesterday.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Battered at home, Clinton heads for Asia
Battered at home, Clinton heads for Asia WASHINGTON (Reuter): Battered at home, President Bill Clinton headed to Asia yesterday to preach the virtues of free trade in hopes his appearance on the world stage will burnish his image in America.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Media lose some freedom
Media lose some freedom JAKARTA (JP): The APEC conference organizers have tightened the security around the Jakarta Convention Center, specially around the meeting rooms.If during the Senior Officials Meetings journalists were still free to roam around and mingle with officials, during the...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Adianto to challenge Smyslov in six-round duel
Adianto to challenge Smyslov in six-round duel JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one chess player Utut Adianto will challenge former world champion Vassili Smyslov in a five- day, six-round duel at the Kelapa Gading Sports Club, North Jakarta.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
UKI opens new faculty
UKI opens new faculty The Indonesian Christian University has officially launched its School of Social and Political Sciences, which has three, degree courses: international relations, communication studies and public administration studies.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Sixty-five army generals officially enter their retirement
Sixty-five army generals officially enter their retirement JAKARTA (JP): Sixty five army generals officially went into retirement in a ceremony marking the end of their military careers at the National Military Academy in Magelang, Central Java, yesterday.Army Chief of Staff Gen.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Trucks told to avoid toll roads
Trucks told to avoid toll roads Truck drivers who normally use the city's toll roads will have to be extra patient during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conferences as the facility will be closed to them virtually the whole day on Tuesday when APEC leaders head for Bogor for their...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Clinton calls for lifting trades barriers with Asia
Clinton calls for lifting trades barriers with Asia WASHINGTON (AFP): President Bill Clinton said Thursday America's success in the 21st century depends on tearing down trade barriers with Latin America and Asia and preparing U.S. workers to meet the competition.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
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.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Kasiyadi extends lead at PGA tourney
Kasiyadi extends lead at PGA tourney JAKARTA (JP): Overnight sole leader, Indonesia's Kasiyadi, kept his cool to extend the lead by five strokes for an eight- under par-208 after the third round of the Tugu Pratama PGA championship at Bumi Serpong Damai near here yesterday.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
RI plane delivers aid to Afghanistan
RI plane delivers aid to Afghanistan LOGAR, Afghanistan (AFP): Indonesia sent a military transport plane carrying 30 tons of Red Cross medical supplies to strife torn Kabul yesterday."We are very happy that our aircraft landed safely and the first two deliveries of medical supplies have been made,"...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Hyundai invests in U.S.
Hyundai invests in U.S. SEOUL (AFP): Hyundai Electronics America (HEA) has bought a subsidiary of AT and T Co. in the largest direct investment by a South Korean firm in the United States, a company spokesman said here yesterday.HEA, the U.S. subsidiary of Hyundai Electronics Industries Co.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Catur Yasa carves out role in Indonesian development
Catur Yasa carves out role in Indonesian development The scope of PT Catur Yasa's projects, spanning such diverse sectors as construction, energy, telecommunications and agro- industry, crisscrosses the numerous islands in the Indonesian archipelago.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) slightly improved yesterday, with a number of issues recovering in active trading. However, the market's indices slightly declined.The JSX Composite Index closed almost unchanged at 513.37, as compared to 513.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Workshop on the environment
Workshop on the environment JAKARTA: A local environmental group, the Yayasan Laut Lestari Indonesia (YLLI) is holding a workshop on fauna, flora and the sea beginning yesterday and lasting through Nov. 15 in Pulau Air, one of the Seribu Islands, North Jakarta.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Indonesia ready to answer human rights questions
Indonesia ready to answer human rights questions JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is prepared to answer questions about human rights observation if they are raised during the visit here by U.S. President Bill Clinton.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Caltex and Shell protest forex policy
Caltex and Shell protest forex policy MANILA (AFP): Caltex Petroleum Corp. and Royal Dutch Shell Petroleum Corp. subsidiaries in the Philippines yesterday protested the abolition of a special dollar allocation for oil imports, saying this will seriously affect operating costs and planned...
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
APEC ministers adopt investment code
APEC ministers adopt investment code JAKARTA (Agencies): Ministers of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum yesterday adopted an investment code after the United States dropped its earlier objections to three of the 12-point principles only hours before the meeting began.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
24-hour snack bar
24-hour snack bar JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Convention Center, venue of the APEC conferences, has opened a 24-hour snack bar, knowing that some of the delegates and journalists from countries with different time zones will be working round the clock.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Does APEC bode well or ill?
Does APEC bode well or ill?By Bob S. Hadiwinata BANDUNG (JP): The meeting of 18 world leaders in Bogor on Nov. 15 is pivotal in that it serves as a test case on how far the Asia-Pacific countries are willing to go in setting up order under increasingly cut-throat global economic conditions.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Elephants strike again in Riau
Elephants strike again in Riau PEKANBARU, Riau: Around 40 elephants have rampaged through 14 hectares of rubber plantation in Tanjung Beludu village, Pasir Penyu district, in Riau, destroying three-year-old rubber trees.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
In case of a power cut PLN ready with backups
In case of a power cut PLN ready with backupsBy Frits Pangemanan JAKARTA (JP): The State Electricity Company (PLN), currently facing public wrath for raising rates beginning this month, does not want to take any risk of power outages during the APEC meetings here and in Bogor.
Sat, 12 Nov 1994
Soeharto urges faster trade liberalization
Soeharto urges faster trade liberalization JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto opened the Sixth Ministerial Meeting of APEC yesterday on a note of hope for an accelerated process of trade and investment liberalization among its 18 member economies.