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Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Cocoa output in Ivory Coast, RI trappers off
Cocoa output in Ivory Coast, RI trappers off ABIDJAN (Reuter): Cocoa output in Ivory Coast, the world's top producer, could fall as it runs out of the tropical rain forest which farmers have traditionally cleared to provide land for new holdings, according to a crop researcher.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Koja resident reopen talks on compensation
Koja resident reopen talks on compensation JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned port company PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II (Pelindo II) and the Ministry of Transportation have reopened negotiations on the amount of compensation for residents of Koja Utara subdistrict in North Jakarta.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
ABRI's handling of Timor riot soluted
ABRI's handling of Timor riot soluted JAKARTA (JP): Two special envoys from the United Nations secretary general have hailed the military's success in ending the recent riot in East Timor.Frances Vendrell and Tamarat Samuel told the local military commander in a meeting in Dili over the weekend of...
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Pelita Jaya losses 0-1 to PSDS
Pelita Jaya losses 0-1 to PSDS JAKARTA (JP): Little known PSDS Deli Serdang sprang a surprise on the modified national soccer league yesterday when the North Sumatra side scored a 1-0 victory over semi-professional champion Pelita Jaya in Deli Serdang yesterday.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Lawyers group plans campaign in poor areas
Lawyers group plans campaign in poor areas JAKARTA (JP): The new chairman of the Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Lawyers Association, Thomas Tampubolon, said on Saturday that during his term the association will make some presentations to socialize basic legal matters for the people in the city's...
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Nuclear plant to start in 1998
Nuclear plant to start in 1998 PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): The government will start construction of a 7,000 Mega Watt nuclear-powered generator on a 500-hectare plot at Balong village in the Jepara regency in 1998, Central Java Governor Suwardi said on Saturday.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Tip on upgrading to Ami Pro 3.1
Tip on upgrading to Ami Pro 3.1 JAKARTA (JP): When I installed SmartSuite 3.0, my Ami Pro was also upgraded to Version 3.1. However, right after the upgrade I started having problems editing the files that I had previously created in Version 3.01.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Assessing timber firms
Assessing timber firms Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo has finally ended what securities analysts saw as his tug of war with timber companies intending to go public. He announced last week that wood-based companies which want to make an initial public offering (IPO) of shares are no...
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
ICI plans plant in Indonesia
ICI plans plant in Indonesia LONDON (AFP): Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) has announced that it would invest 16 million pounds (US$25 million) in building a paint factory in Indonesia, at the Cikarang industrial center 60 kilometers east of Jakarta.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Jakarta stocks seen drifting down
Jakarta stocks seen drifting down JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian stock market took another plunge on last Friday's news of higher-than-expected U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 3.9 percent.This signals a further increase in U.S.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Sin urges Ramos to remember Marcos
Sin urges Ramos to remember Marcos MANILA (Reuter): The Philippines' most influential churchman said on yesterday that President Fidel Ramos should learn from history and what happened to Ferdinand Marcos if he wanted to succeed as president.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
NU poised for new leadership
NU poised for new leadership TASIKMALAYA, West Java (JP): Battling slander and rumors of external pressure, Abdurrahman Wahid looked set yesterday for re- election to the helm of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU).The controversial leader of the country's largest Moslem organization entered the race for...
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Report bad service or bribe
Report bad service or bribe JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja once again reminded the public over the weekend to report poor services or solicitation of bribes by municipal administration civil servants.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
The Bandung riot
The Bandung riot Why did the Bandung riot happen, if the motive was merely an ordinary accident?As was reported, hundreds of pedicab drivers and street vendors went on a rampage this week. The trigger was the rumor that Ading Subama, 61, a becak (pedicab) driver, died after he was run over by a...
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
NU striving to modernize organization
NU striving to modernize organization TASIKMALAYA, West Java (JP): Thousands of Moslem leaders in Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) are trying to bring the organization up to date by holding discussions on contemporary issues.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Indonesia needs law on medical malpractice
Indonesia needs law on medical malpractice JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman and prominent physician Kartono Mohamad stood firmly behind their campaign on Saturday to seek a new law to help cope with the growing problem of medical malpractice.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Provisional ID card issued
Provisional ID card issued JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta mayoralty issued over 28,200 temporary identity cards for seasonal workers as of last month.Head of the mayoralty's population office Nurzul Noor said that most of the temporary cards were issued in Tanah Abang and Sawah Besar districts.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Copper, nickel at new highs
Copper, nickel at new highs LONDON (AFP): Copper and nickel held center stage last week, rising to new highs on the London Metal Exchange (LME) on, respectively, continued stock downdraws and problems at Russian group Norilsk, which produces 15 percent of the world's nickel.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Teachers complain
Teachers complainFrom NeracaThrough this letter we would like to complain about the lack of attention we receive from our professional organization, the All Indonesia Teachers Association (PGRI). The fact is that we are members of PGRI and at the same time members of the Civil Servants Corps...
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Vietnam's minister arrives in Manila
Vietnam's minister arrives in Manila MANILA (Reuter): Vietnamese Defense Minister Doan Khue arrived in Manila yesterday for a five-day visit expected to focus on the disputed Spratlys islands.Vietnam and the Philippines are among six nations that have staked a claim to all or part of the...
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
PDI sacks defiant officials
PDI sacks defiant officials JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) leadership has sacked a member of its executive board and a controversial activist in East Java for insubordination.The secretary general of the crisis-ridden party, Alex Litaay, announced here over the weekend that it...
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Spanish king to visit Manila
Spanish king to visit Manila MANILA (Reuter): King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain are to visit the former Spanish colony of the Philippines next year as a "gesture of reconciliation and goodwill," President Fidel Ramos said yesterday.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Sarwono replace Cosmas as Pelti's chairman
Sarwono replace Cosmas as Pelti's chairman JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja was unanimously elected as president of the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) for the 1994-1998 period over Cosmas Batubara on Saturday.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
UK firm wins Vietnam order
UK firm wins Vietnam order HANOI (Reuter): John Laing International of Britain said on Saturday it had won a US$32 million contract to build an office tower in Ho Chi Minh City.It said in a statement it had been awarded the main superstructure contract for a 25-story tower, the first phase of the...
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Serpong-Jakarta railway study
Serpong-Jakarta railway study TANGERANG (JP): The developer of the new satellite city, Bumi Serpong Damai, is studying the possibility of reopening the defunct Jakarta-Serpong railway route in cooperation with the state-owned railway company Perumka.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Appeal in Marsinah case possible: Chief Justice
Appeal in Marsinah case possible: Chief Justice JAKARTA (JP): Chief Justice Soerjono says prosecutors may go to the Supreme Court if they wish to appeal the recent release of the main suspect in the highly controversial murder of labor activist Marsinah.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Merril Lynch faster growth for Indonesia
Merril Lynch faster growth for Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's economic growth, spurred by a stronger domestic demand and greater inflow of investments, will continue to accelerate next year, Merrill Lynch said.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Testing mineral water
Testing mineral waterFrom NeracaMineral water in plastic bottles bearing various trade marks (Aqua, Mountoya, Sosro, Bonanza, Oasis etc.) is now sold in the market.I have tested some of them by using an electric conductor. My tests showed that the mineral waters did not conduct electric any current.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Ministers to meet on growth triangle
Ministers to meet on growth triangle KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Ministers from Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand are to meet later this month to plot strategies for stepping up growth in a triangle encompassing border regions of their countries, officials said yesterday.The Dec.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Sidekick for Windows: The return of an old friend
Sidekick for Windows: The return of an old friendBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Here's the old friend that I told you about some time ago. Its name is Sidekick for Windows. Its first incarnation, Sidekick, was one of the first programs responsible for getting me so greatly enchanted by computers back...
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Soeharto wellcomes results of EU-ASEAN conference
Soeharto wellcomes results of EU-ASEAN conference JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto Saturday praised the results of a recent conference between members of the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which broke from traditional discussions concerning human rights.
Mon, 05 Dec 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, 05 Dec 1994
Two detained for inciting riot
Two detained for inciting riot BANDUNG, West Java: The police are still holding two persons suspected of inciting last week's riot between several thousand roadside vendors and pedicab drivers and security forces.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
`Sanca' snake produces 124 eggs
`Sanca' snake produces 124 eggs JAKARTA (JP): A 20-year old `Sanca' snake (python reticulatus) at the Ragunan Zoo laid 124 eggs, weighing 200 grams each, over the weekend.The number is a bit unusual because similar snakes usually produce no more than 100 eggs, Edy, a zoo attendant said.
Mon, 05 Dec 1994
Railway fare to increase?
Railway fare to increase?From NeracaA rumor has spread recently that the price of railway tickets in the Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi area would increase. The increase in the economy class fare between Jakarta and Bogor is especially high, while the Executive train fare was only increased...
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Famine looms in eight villages
Famine looms in eight villages MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Shortage of food is now haunting eight villagers in Sekotong district of West Lombok Regency following crop failures caused by the prolonged dry season.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
APEC Bogor declaration was 'Soeharto's vision'
APEC Bogor declaration was 'Soeharto's vision' JAKARTA (JP): The United States refuted suggestions of self interest in pushing for a trade liberalization deadline among the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) members, referring instead to President Soeharto as the author of the deed.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
NU congress
NU congressFrom RepublikaThe high cost of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) congress (billions of rupiah) has allowed Cipasung residents to rent their houses out at hundreds of thousands or millions off rupiah for the ten day event. They welcomed the congress in Cipasung as a blessing.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Philippine, RI firms sign deals
Philippine, RI firms sign deals MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Indonesian and Philippine companies have signed six memorandums of understanding (MOU) to cooperate in the development of telecommunications, tourism and fishery in the East ASEAN Growth Area (EAGA).
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Bimantara vs Djarum at badminton final
Bimantara vs Djarum at badminton final JAKARTA (JP): The top two seeded clubs, Bimantara Tangkas and Djarum Kudus, won their semi-final matches to set up a showdown at the national badminton championships final in Denpasar, Bali, today.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Bandung town center sobers up after riot
Bandung town center sobers up after riot JAKARTA (JP): The Alun-alun district of Bandung slowly returned to normal yesterday, a day after rioting by thousands of sidewalk traders, pedicab drivers and security officers.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Peace, development need to be empowerment: Suu Kyi
Peace, development need to be empowerment: Suu Kyi Extracts from an address by the Nobel Peace Laureate and detained opposition leader of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, presented on her behalf by Corazon Aquino, former President Philippines, to a meeting of Unesco's World Commission on Culture and...
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
New check dam to be built in Bintaro area
New check dam to be built in Bintaro area JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to protect the Civil Servants Cooperative Organization (IKPN) housing complex in Bintaro, South Jakarta, from seasonal floods, the city administration plans to build a new dam.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Jak Jazz: A series of pleasant surprises
Jak Jazz: A series of pleasant surprisesBy Paul W. Blair JAKARTA (JP): There were numerous surprises on the opening evening of the fourth Jakarta International Jazz Festival at Plaza Timur in Senayan on Tuesday evening.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
PDI conflict continues
PDI conflict continues SURABAYA: Chairman of the East Java chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Soetjipto said it was up to the party's central board to decide whether or not the party will hold an extra-ordinary regional congress to settle the conflict within the chapter.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Shoemaker plans acquisition
Shoemaker plans acquisition JAKARTA (JP): PT Indosepamas Anggun, an export-oriented shoe manufacturer, will take over a majority stake in five companies owned by its own business group.Rachman Untung of the company's Investor Relation Department said here yesterday the internal acquisition worth...
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Thieves target village chiefs
Thieves target village chiefs SERANG, West Java: A village chief from a nearby district had his bag containing Rp 27.5 million (US$13,000) stolen from his car, while he was buying gas here.The police said yesterday that the chief of Citeureup village came to town to collect money from Bank Central...
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Percussion orchestra spices up jazz festival
Percussion orchestra spices up jazz festival JAKARTA (JP): Jazz gourmets had a chance to taste an exotic blending of the rhythm of traditional percussion instruments and saxophone on the second night of the ongoing Jakarta jazz festival 'A Mild Jak Jazz' at Senayan in South Jakarta.
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m TV Series: The Return Of Sherlock Holmes 3:05 Comedy 3:30 Sports: Dunhill League 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music: Jazz 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dianrana 8:05 TV Drama: Hati Yang Mendua 9:00 World News...
Sat, 03 Dec 1994
Live broadcast on New Year's Eve
Live broadcast on New Year's Eve JAKARTA (JP): The privately-owned RCTI television station and the Taman Impian Jaya Ancol (TIJA) dreamland plan to broadcast a series of entertainment events live from the dreamland site in Ancol, North Jakarta, on New Year's Eve.