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Thu, 14 Apr 1994
KDEI handles settlement of 60 shares
KDEI handles settlement of 60 shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Kliring Deposit Efek Indonesia (KDEI), the share clearing and depository agency of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), has handled the trading settlement of the shares of 60 companies on the market since January.D.
Thu, 14 Apr 1994
Across the Archipelago
Across the ArchipelagoMore protests in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: Thousands of workers launched protests at five companies here on Monday, demanding better wages, allowances and rights.They marched to the factories' plants and offices while some others traveled to the city council to vent their...
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Soeharto inaugurates telecommunications projects
Soeharto inaugurates telecommunications projects JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said on Monday that Indonesia aims to achieve self-reliance in science and technology, including the telecommunications industry, during its upcoming take-off period.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Textile firm to increase capacity
Textile firm to increase capacity JAKARTA (JP): PT Ever Shine Tex, a major integrated fabric and garment producer, expects its exports will increase to around US$20 million this year from $14.03 million last year, a company executive says.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Archrivals duel
Archrivals duel in Lucky Strike JAKARTA (JP): National champion Jhony 'Kucing' Pranata will face a stiff challenge from former local great Frans Tanujaya when the two leading crossers meet at the Lucky Strike international championship in Yogyakarta April 16-17.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Two men arrested from kidnapping syndicate
Two men arrested from kidnapping syndicate JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested two men in connection with a crime ring that kidnapped women from bus terminals in Jakarta and elsewhere after luring them away with promises of employment.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Two more arrested for credit scam
Two more arrested for credit scam JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office arrested two more former directors of Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo), Sjahrizal and Bambang Kuntjoro, on Monday in a major development in the investigation of the Rp 1.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Levi Strauss's decision draws various reactions
Levi Strauss's decision draws various reactions JAKARTA (JP): The decision of San Francisco-based Levi Strauss & Co., the manufacturer of Levi's and Dockers brand clothing, to stop its contract with the Jakarta-based PT Duta Busana Danastri garment factory has drawn various reactions from a number...
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Ujungpandang
Ujungpandang into semifinals after a draw JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion PSM Ujungpandang followed in the footsteps of Bandung to march into Friday's semifinals after a scoreless draw, but PSIR Rembang stole the limelight in yesterday's Group K intercity amateur soccer championship by crushing...
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Need for introspection
Need for introspection President Soeharto often says the Javanese phrase: Rumangsa bisa, nanging ora bisa rumangsa. Translated, this means, "To feel that one has the ability to do something, but not able to realize this ability.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
ABRI to play motivating role in nation's future politics
ABRI to play motivating role in nation's future politics---------------------------------------------------------------------The Armed Forces chief says there is a need to review the doctrine of ABRI. Political scientist Amir Santoso argues that ABRI will be taking on a motivating role in the...
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Asian economy to keep on sprinting ahead
Asian economy to keep on sprinting ahead MANILA (AFP): Asia-Pacific economies will keep sprinting ahead of the rest of the world through 1995 with more than seven percent annual growth, but grave problems loom, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said yesterday.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Hardiyanti urges Timorese to unite
Hardiyanti urges Timorese to unite JAKARTA (JP): The 24 Portuguese citizens of East Timor origin ended their one-month visit here with a call for all East Timorese at home and abroad to settle their differences and join hands to rebuild Indonesia's youngest province.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
EU says rubber talks promising
EU says rubber talks promising SINGAPORE (AFP): The European Union (EU) said it is "very optimistic" of a successful outcome this week to ongoing talks on a new natural rubber agreement as there are only two major differences to be resolved.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
JP/8/GATT/3 cols 8pt U55, Credit 6pt Italic/Head 14pt ML Caps
JP/8/GATT/3 cols 8pt U55, Credit 6pt Italic/Head 14pt ML Caps JP/kod ANTI-DUMPING: Michael J. Finger (left), a leading World Bank economist on trade policy, speaks about anti-dumping regulations during a seminar in Jakarta on Monday.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Religion employed for environmental causes
Religion employed for environmental causes JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja warns that the barrage of campaigns to save the environment should take into consideration the values and beliefs of the people to be more effective. One being religious values.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Surabaya judge loses his gavel
Surabaya judge loses his gavel JAKARTA (JP): Justice Minister Oetojo Oesman has delayed the promotion of a judge in Surabaya who is under investigation for accepting bribes in acquitting three businessmen of tax evasion charges.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
JP/2/Caption/0
JP/2/Caption/0 (inset 14ptML, rest 8pt U55 3col, credit 6pt italics)AntaraSOPHISTICATED SYSTEM: President Soeharto (center) has a long- distance chat with the chief of Banyu Biru subdistrict, a remote area in Banten, West Java, using the newly installed communications system which he inaugurated at...
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
A PSSI
A PSSI JP/arh GOAL GETTER: Striker Hadi Surento of PSIR Rembang scores his team's first goal as teammate Frits Rudolf Patwa (inside the net) responds in jubilation during the PSSI Cup finals at Senayan stadium.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Share prices fall further on Jakarta Stock Exchange
Share prices fall further on Jakarta Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued sliding on Monday with the broad-based Composite Index falling by almost seven points to close at 456.91 from 463.43 last Friday.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Photo
Photo JP/msa MORE ARRESTS: Sjahrizal (center, with glasses), former director of Bapindo, is escorted by Attorney General's Office staff to the detention rooms at its headquarters. Sjahrizal, who was removed from the top post at Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) last Friday, was arrested on Monday for his...
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Indonesia sends rice to relieve Kenyan famine
Indonesia sends rice to relieve Kenyan famine JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian has sent some 100 tons of rice to help relieve a four-year famine currently afflicting Kenya.A ship carrying the aid left Tanjung Priok harbor on Sunday and is expected to arrive at the port of Mombasa, Kenya on May 7, the...
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Military, police launch joint anti-crime campiagn
Military, police launch joint anti-crime campiagn JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Hendropriyono launched a massive anti-crime operation involving 16,700 police and military personnel on Monday.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
JP/2/across/heading 12pt U75
JP/2/across/heading 12pt U75Across the ArchipelagoIndonesia owns 7,200 dispensaries MEDAN, North Sumatra: Indonesia has at least 7,200 dispensaries in towns spread all over the country according to the Secretary General of the Association of the Indonesian Pharmacists, Endang Kusnadi.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Indonesia to host congress, festival on bamboo next year
Indonesia to host congress, festival on bamboo next year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will host the fourth international bamboo congress and festival in Bali next year, Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave says."U.S.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Javanese need pioneering spirit lest island sinks
Javanese need pioneering spirit lest island sinks JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to instill a greater pioneering spirit among its ethnic Javanese population because the island, already one of the most densely populated areas in the world, and its resources are now burdened by population difficulties.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Revised bill on exploitation of ground water passed into law
Revised bill on exploitation of ground water passed into law JAKARTA (JP): The City Council passed a revisionary bill on the drilling of deep wells and the consumption of ground water on Monday.The law, which is aimed at discouraging Jakartans from using ground water, was passed by the council at a...
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Surabaya Hyatt Regency hotel suffering decline in profits
Surabaya Hyatt Regency hotel suffering decline in profits JAKARTA (JP): PT Bumi Modern, a company operating a five-star hotel in the East Java capital of Surabaya, recorded a decline in its after-tax profit to Rp 3.86 billion (US$1.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Two Asian tycoons to set up seven sugar projects
Two Asian tycoons to set up seven sugar projects JAKARTA (JP): Two of Asia's wealthiest and most powerful businessmen are forming an alliance that will create one of the largest sugar empires in the world.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
After sparking crisis, Japan PM seeks mediator role
After sparking crisis, Japan PM seeks mediator role TOKYO (Reuter): Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa, who ignited a bitter power struggle with his sudden resignation, urged Japan's bickering coalition chiefs yesterday to shelve their feud and choose his successor.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
JP/3/Focus/0 set 12pts U75 1 col 2 lines
JP/3/Focus/0 set 12pts U75 1 col 2 linesSix arrested for attacking police Police have arrested four of six men, including a member of the Armed Forces (ABRI) personnel, who allegedly stabbed Second Sergeant Dwi Supriatna, 23, at a small alley in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, last week.Sgt.
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Marine Corps plan new assault battalion
Marine Corps plan new assault battalion JAKARTA (JP): The Marine Corps is currently forming a new assault battalion designed for landing and amphibious operations despite questions surrounding the financing of the sophisticated weaponry needed for such a unit.
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
Stop parkirs
Stop parkirs with pagersFrom Republika Young men acting as traffic authorities are now a common sight at almost all road junctions and U-turns. They also operate on roads which are being repaired to help avoid traffic jams. The drivers usually give Rp 100 in return for their services.
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
GATT procedures unlikely to succeed in lifting antidumping
GATT procedures unlikely to succeed in lifting antidumping actions JAKARTA (JP): The GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) dispute settlement process is unlikely to provide discipline against the increasing number of antidumping restrictions against imports, a noted economist says.
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
Where to go in Jakarta, April 13
Where to go in Jakarta, April 13Jangan hapus: Dai-ichi Hotel, JAMZ Musico 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.
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Cartoon: Prince Valiant 3:05 Gelar Musik 3:30 Science film 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Documentary 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Indonesia the Beloved Country 6:15 Village program 6:45 Langka tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music Contest: Asia Bagus 8:00 Spektrum...
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
New international forestry site gets start
New international forestry site gets start BOGOR, West Java (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaloedin Soeryohadikoesoemo planted seven different trees at the site of the new headquarters for the Center for International Forestry Research (Cifor) on Monday.
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
World's largest bird of prey faces extinction in Philippines
World's largest bird of prey faces extinction in Philippines By David Botbol [10 pts ML] DAVAO, Philippines (AFP): Perched majestically in a massive cage, Pag-asa doubly arouses the curiosity of visitors: He is one of the last members of a vanishing eagle species, and the first to be born in...
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
Southeast-Asia need to rethink investment policies: bank
Southeast-Asia need to rethink investment policies: bank SINGAPORE (AFP): Non-communist Southeast Asian countries may have to consider new measures including opening domestic markets to revive flagging foreign investor interest, a merchant bank said.
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
'Save-the-bats' campaign turns National Museum project upside
'Save-the-bats' campaign turns National Museum project upside down By Sheri Prasso PHNOM PENH (AFP): "Save the bats" is not an often-heard cry of the world's conservationists, who tend to promote the cuddly panda, colorful tiger and soulful whale for their cause.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Police urged to help maintain public security
Police urged to help maintain public security JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman, expressing concern over the recent urban crime wave, urged the public to actively participate in the Environmental Security System (Siskamling) to help maintain...
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
PT Inti hopes to increase sales, profits
PT Inti hopes to increase sales, profits BANDUNG, West Java (JP): PT Industri Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Inti), the state-owned telecommunications equipment manufacturer, targets a seven percent increase in sales and profits this year, the company's president says.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Jakarta streets
Jakarta streets and crime The recent murder of Brig. Gen. Tampubolon shocked us, no matter what the motive behind it was. One of the best Indonesian army officers had to die in such a miserable way.This reminds us of how dangerous Jakarta's streets really are.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
A
A"EXCUSE ME": Ramadhana from Persiraja Aceh holds off PSM Ujungpandang skipper Ajis Muin's (right) attack during their PSSI Cup intercity club amateur soccer championship at Senayan stadium. There was no score in yesterday's leg of the PSSI finals. jp/arh 6pt-----
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Across the Archipelago
Across the Archipelago C. Java plans new road SEMARANG, Central Java: A 170-km toll road costing 1.7 trillion rupiah will be started in 1995 to connect Central Java's three major cities, Semarang, Solo and Yogyakarta.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Guards accuse DPR protesters of using profanity
Guards accuse DPR protesters of using profanity JAKARTA (JP): Two House of Representatives (DPR) security guards testified in the Soeharto defamation trial on Saturday that profanity was used by the defendants at a protest against the current government.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Soeharto urges peaceful settlement to international quarrels
Soeharto urges peaceful settlement to international quarrels JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto says international disputes should be resolved without employing coercive methods in order to ensure the stability and harmony of the region.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Labor dispute settled
Labor dispute settled JAKARTA (JP): The employees and management of PT Duta Busana Danastri garment factory have agreed to abolish the controversial night shift system that the company introduced as a subtle way to kick out protesting workers.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Indosat constructing third earth station on Batam
Indosat constructing third earth station on Batam JAKARTA (JP): International data telecommunications to and from the island of Batam and its surrounding areas in Riau province will soon be upgraded when PT Indosat finishes the construction of its third earth station at Bukit Matakucing in the...
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Greater professionalism vital for Air Force
Greater professionalism vital for Air Force JAKARTA (JP): The Air Force must continue to improve in light of the increasing sophistication of its equipment, Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung says.Feisal said in a speech marking the 48th anniversary of the Air Force on Saturday that Indonesia...