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Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Expo on RI products to be held during APEC meeting
Expo on RI products to be held during APEC meeting JAKARTA (JP): A week-long exhibition on Indonesian products and a two-day business seminar will be held at the Jakarta Fairgrounds here this month in coincidence with the meetings of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Central Jakarta gets more phone lines
Central Jakarta gets more phone lines JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta branch office of the state- owned Telkom telecommunication company has installed 11,634 new telephone lines, 1,248 new lines for public phones and 35 new lines for telex during the first nine months of this year.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
`Antara' links up with Aussie wire service
`Antara' links up with Aussie wire service JAKARTA (JP): The official Antara news agency yesterday signed a cooperation agreement with the Australian Associated Press (AAP), a move both sides hope will ensure a more balanced flow of information between the two neighboring countries.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Chinese call to link APEC support with GATT rejected
Chinese call to link APEC support with GATT rejected WASHINGTON (AFP): The United States rejected Wednesday efforts by China to link its support for the U.S.-backed development of an Asia-Pacific regional free trade area to rapid admission for Beijing to GATT.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Institution of APEC inevitable, Alatas says
Institution of APEC inevitable, Alatas says JAKARTA (JP): Amidst growing concern over the formalization of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas yesterday admitted that APEC's institutionalization was inevitable.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
S'pore, Vietnam to resolve dispute
S'pore, Vietnam to resolve dispute SINGAPORE (AFP): Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) Ltd., a listed government-owned shipping company, said yesterday it was cooperating with Vietnamese authorities to resolve a dispute over an oil-spill.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m TV Series: Kubuto 3:05 Langka dan Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:00 School Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Science Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Harmoni Keluarga 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05...
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
DPR concerned over fee in port services
DPR concerned over fee in port services JAKARTA (JP): Legislators expressed concern yesterday that recent hike in the fees of five port services will cause price increases in other sectors. The rises range from 14 to 50 percent.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
New regulation on land use permits introduced
New regulation on land use permits introduced JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will now issue land use permits only after developers inform related institutions of the exact location for the establishment of the required social and public facilities.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Dane arrested for drug possession
Dane arrested for drug possession MEDAN, North Sumatra: A 32-year old Dane was arrested by police on the allegation of marijuana possession, reported Antara news agency.North Sumatra Police Chief Lt. Col. Leo Soekardi said the Dane, identified by his initials JC, was arrested at a home on Jl. A.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Foreign firms invest at record high of $23.1b
Foreign firms invest at record high of $23.1b JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investments approved by the government during the first 10 months of this year reached a record high of US$23.1 billion with commitments for the development of 374 projects, State Minister for Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo says.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
RP seeking postponement, substitution of IMF plan
RP seeking postponement, substitution of IMF plan MANILA (AFP): The Philippine Finance Department said here yesterday it was seeking the postponement of four reform measures sought by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and was hoping in the meantime to substitute them with other reforms.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Four companies blacklisted for faking documents
Four companies blacklisted for faking documents JAKARTA (JP): The city administration announced yesterday that four Jakarta-based companies have been blacklisted for counterfeiting documents for tenders on projects for the North Sumatra provincial government.H.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Inflationary pressures
Inflationary pressures Over the last few months, President Soeharto has been instructing his ministers to coordinate concerted efforts to curb price increases in general. In fact, anti-inflation measures have been one of the highest priority items on the agenda of the monthly limited cabinet...
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Mulialand's profit up
Mulialand's profit up JAKARTA (JP): PT Mulialand, a property company, yesterday announced an increase of its after-tax profit to Rp 21.2 billion (US$9.7 million) during the first six months of this year from Rp 12.9 billion in the same period of last year.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices closed lower again on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday after the broad-based Composite Index gained ground last week.The JSX Composite Index closed 1.25 points lower at 522.83 yesterday from 524.09 on Wednesday.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
KONI set to review its Asian Games target
KONI set to review its Asian Games target JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Governing Body's 1990 program to jack up Indonesia's position to the top four in Asia by the year 2002, might be too optimistic, an official said.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Judge examines Yorrys at the crime site
Judge examines Yorrys at the crime site JAKARTA (JP): Judge Ismail Sebayang of the West Jakarta District Court yesterday led the site examination of a storehouse on Jl. Daan Mogot 125, West Jakarta, which was allegedly used as a gambling den by Yorrys Raweyai, an influential figure of a youth...
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Lecturer's dismissal
Lecturer's dismissalFrom Sinar PagiThe dismissal of Arief Budiman from his post as lecturer in postgraduate studies on development at Satya Wacana Christian University, in Salatiga, Central Java, as of Oct.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
KL liberalizes rules on banking, exchange control
KL liberalizes rules on banking, exchange control KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's central bank yesterday designated seven of the country's largest banks to operate foreign currency accounts for exporters in a significant move to liberalize its exchange control rules.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
New Thai FM begins work
New Thai FM begins work BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand's new foreign minister, billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra, wasted no time settling into office, beginning with throwing out all his predecessor's belongings, including the toilet and sink, a ministry official said yesterday.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Gangsters threaten bird traders
Gangsters threaten bird traders Dozens of bird traders at the Flora Fauna market in Kelapa Gading Permai, North Jakarta, have lodged a complaint at the local military district office about intimidation by a number of racketeers.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Retailers to set up association
Retailers to set up association JAKARTA (JP): Retailers here are preparing an association which will function as a forum to enhance dialogs and cooperation for further developing the retail trade."I am willing to join the upcoming organization as an adviser because I think such an association will...
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Mochtar Lubis sued
Mochtar Lubis suedFrom SinarIn relation to Mochtar Lubis' demand for an open debate, I'd like to make it clear that I am not interested in such a debate. Instead, I will sue him for his crime of insulting and reprimanding the first President of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr. Sukarno.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
There's always a catch
There's always a catch PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The vehicles come cheap and they are in superb condition. There is one catch however. They are most likely to be stolen goods.Chief of the Banyumas Police Col.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Clove debts paid
Clove debts paid UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): The Clove Marketing and Bufferstocking Agency yesterday paid its debts of Rp 20.2 billion (US$9.24 million) to clove farmers in this province and Rp 1.6 billion to farmers in Southeast Sulawesi.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
'CNN' at Shangri-La hotels
'CNN' at Shangri-La hotels HONG KONG (AFP): CNN International said yesterday it had sealed a three-year deal with Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts that will bring CNN telecasts into 12,000 Shangri-La guest rooms in Asia.Most Shangri-La hotels were already receiving CNN, but the agreement expands the U.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Consumers' protection
Consumers' protectionFrom Media IndonesiaThe Foundation of Indonesian Consumers Institution views the increase of the electricity tariff to be a burden to the majority of the population. A number of members of the House of Representatives also voice the same opinion.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Lecturers threaten to quit over Arief's firing
Lecturers threaten to quit over Arief's firing SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): A massive demonstration over the dismissal of renowned scholar Arief Budiman virtually crippled the Satya Wacana Christian University yesterday.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Attention to developer
Attention to developerFrom Media IndonesiaThe road to our complex Pondok Tirta Mandala (particularly the entrance gate), Jl. Tole Iskandar, Depok, is severely damaged.The drainage system is not working satisfactorily because the ditches are too small to take in the flood of water during the rainy...
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Workers protest transfer
Workers protest transfer Fifteen cleaning service attendants of PT. Pembangunan Jaya Ancol (PT PJA), which owns and manages the Ancol Amusement Park, went to the city council to protest the company's decision to transfer them without prior consultation.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Kissinger to address Asian bankers meeting
Kissinger to address Asian bankers meeting JAKARTA (JP): Henry Kissinger, a former U.S. secretary of state, and a number of ministers will address the 11th general meeting and seminar of the Asian Bankers Association here next week.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Proud of Bahasa Indonesia
Proud of Bahasa IndonesiaFrom NeracaAs Indonesian citizens we are proud of our national language i.e. Bahasa Indonesia.But we are witnessing a crisis in the use of Bahasa Indonesia. For example, some people like to mix Bahasa Indonesia with a foreign language. Why they do this is not clear.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Bakrie gets $21.7m loan
Bakrie gets $21.7m loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Fajar Bumi Sakti, a coal mining company controlled by the Bakrie family through PT Bakrie Investindo, secured a US$21.7 million syndicated loan from eight foreign and domestic commercial banks yesterday.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
PLN needs electricity rate hike
PLN needs electricity rate hikeBy Faisal Harahap JAKARTA (JP): The heatedly debated electricity rate increase could lead to a different perspective if we look into it from a different angle.Critical statements were addressed against the government as well as PLN state electricity company regarding...
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Regions are ill-prepared for more autonomy: Expert
Regions are ill-prepared for more autonomy: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Most regional administrations in Indonesia are poorly prepared to accept greater autonomy from the central government, an expert on public administration warns.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
APEC free trade marks U.S. trade policy milestone+
APEC free trade marks U.S. trade policy milestone+By Antonio Kamiya WASHINGTON (Kyodo): Architects of U.S. trade policy have reasons to cheer when leaders of the 18 Asia-Pacific nations and territories meet in Bogor, Indonesia, on Nov.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Boar kills rehabilitated ape
Boar kills rehabilitated ape BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: One of 49 orangutans rehabilitated after being raised in captivity has been found dead, apparently killed by wild boars, local coordinators said.
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Unfinished building
Unfinished buildingFrom JayakartaI live not far from PT Pertani, which is located on Jl. Raya Pasar Minggu.My concern is about an unfinished building owned by PT Pertani (a company under the control of the Ministry of Agriculture).
Fri, 04 Nov 1994
Foreign banks in RP
Foreign banks in RP MANILA (AFP): Central Bank governor Gabriel Singson said yesterday the first approvals for foreign banks applying to enter the Philippines will be announced in the first quarter of 1995 even as Dutch bank ABN Amro filed an application to operate here.
Thu, 03 Nov 1994
More alternative routes set for public during AELM
More alternative routes set for public during AELM JAKARTA (JP): Alternative routes will be set up to alleviate traffic on the major streets and toll roads that will be used exclusively by delegates from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) during their summit meeting on Nov. 15.
Thu, 03 Nov 1994
High housing costs raise inflation
High housing costs raise inflation JAKARTA (JP): Higher housing prices in October brought the country's inflation level close to 10 percent in the first 10 months of this year, causing concern to the government which just raised electricity rates by 7.68 percent."The inflation, which fell from 0.
Thu, 03 Nov 1994
Agenda set for APEC ministers' talks
Agenda set for APEC ministers' talks JAKARTA (JP): The sixth ministerial meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, which will be held here on Nov. 11 and Nov. 12, will discuss regular as well as new agenda items, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said yesterday.
Thu, 03 Nov 1994
Gun control at hunting pasture
Gun control at hunting pasture MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The government and a private company which oversees the Moyo Island hunting resort have still not yet resolved who has the right to control the types of weapons permitted on the island.
Thu, 03 Nov 1994
Shrimp farmers face water crisis
Shrimp farmers face water crisis BREBES, Central Java: Hundreds of local prawn farmers have been forced to prematurely harvest their shrimp because the water shortage is threatening the crustaceans' lives.
Thu, 03 Nov 1994
Singaporean sued for polluting river
Singaporean sued for polluting river HANOI (AFP): Ho Chi Minh City has launched legal action against the Singaporean owners of a tanker than spilled more than 1,000 tons of oil into a river, polluting nearby farmland, reports said yesterday.
Thu, 03 Nov 1994
Police refuse to comment on clash between students
Police refuse to comment on clash between students JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta police are refusing to say much about the ongoing investigation into the violent clash among students at the privately-run Tujuhbelas Agustus University in Sunter.
Thu, 03 Nov 1994
Workers Union appeals for no strikes during APEC
Workers Union appeals for no strikes during APEC JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI) has appealed to its members to refrain from staging industrial strikes during the meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) later this month.
Thu, 03 Nov 1994
UKI opens new school
UKI opens new school The Indonesian Christian University (UKI) will launch its school of social and political sciences this month, marking the beginning of the new 1994/95 academic year.UKI announced yesterday that it had obtained the permit from the Ministry of Education and Culture to offer...