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JAKARTA (JP): Several preconditions must be established within

JAKARTA (JP): Several preconditions must be established within a country before a sequence of policy reforms are implemented, regardless of the country's specific circumstances, a noted economist says.William E.

Japan mission arrives here

Japan mission arrives here JAKARTA (JP): A Japanese mission arrived here yesterday to discuss Japan's aid for Indonesia under its Official Development Aid (ODA) scheme for fiscal 1994-1995.The Japanese embassy said that the mission, led by Shigekazu Sato, the soft loan director of the Economic...

BTN boss removed over Bapindo case

BTN boss removed over Bapindo case JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad has replaced Sjahrizal, the president of the state-owned Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) and former president of Bank Pembangunan Indonesia, in connection with the credit scandal at Bapindo.F.

Bandung secures semifinal slot

Bandung secures semifinal slot JAKARTA (JP): A penalty from captain Robby Darwis was all that saved red hot favorite Bandung from embarrassment in their match yesterday in the intercity amateur soccer championship.

Tip on adding a CD ROM to your PC

Tip on adding a CD ROM to your PC JAKARTA (JP): A Sony CD ROM dealer in Jakarta told me that he was losing money trying to sell CD ROMs. That's a shame, folks, since CD ROM should be selling like 14" color TV sets nowadays.

Hindu Day

Hindu Day of Silence - 14 pts Century Bold l/cIn observance of Hidu Day of Silence, The Jakarta Post will not appear on Tuesday. The Post will reappear on Wednesday. --Editor

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A JP/icnPHONE IN THE MAKING: An employee of PT Inti, the state-owned manufacturer of telecommunications equipment, assembles components of a telephone terminal at its plant in Bandung, West Java. A building housing the company's headquarters, along with other telecommunications projects, is...

Ambitious health scheme for low-income bracket begun

Ambitious health scheme for low-income bracket begun By Yoko N. Sari BANDUNG, West Java (JP): Saturday, the government launched an ambitious project to provide free medical service to the poor which, if successful, will reach nearly 26 million people who still live below the poverty line.

On Microsoft Windows vs. IBM OS/2

On Microsoft Windows vs. IBM OS/2By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Our friend John R. Fenton brought up some very interesting observations in his letter that appeared in The Jakarta Post last Monday. He was right on many accounts; he was correct in calling it a little bit too hasty to say that Windows...

Small-scale food industries encouraged to use briquette

Small-scale food industries encouraged to use briquette JAKARTA (JP): Households, and particularly small-scale food industries and food hawkers in Jakarta, are invited to use coal briquettes as an alternative fuel for cooking.

Focus on Jakarta

Focus on Jakarta Rp 2b for markets' renovation The Jakarta Market Authority, PD Pasar Jaya, is allocating Rp 2 billion (approximately US$1 million) in the 1994/95 fiscal year to repair 17 markets in the city.

Lamborghini stops Formula I engine production

Lamborghini stops Formula I engine production MODENA, Italy (Agencies): Lamborghini, an Italian great sports car manufacturer acquired recently by Indonesian President Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo Mandala Putra and businessman Setiawan Djody, has closed Lamborghini Engineering, its Formula One...

Where to go in Jakarta, April 11

Where to go in Jakarta, April 11Jangan 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.

Investigation on Tampubolon's murder continues

Investigation on Tampubolon's murder continues JAKARTA (JP): Despite dissatisfaction from the victim's relatives, police said they have yet to complete their investigation into the controversial murder of army Brig. Gen. TMF Tampubolon, allegedly by four teenaged males.

TV Today: Monday, April 11

TV Today: Monday, April 11TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Puppet Show: Peter Pan and the Pirates 3:05 Music Program 3:30 Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 Student Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Environment 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Foreign Reports 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05...

Ethiopian runner defends title at 10-K Jakarta Run

Ethiopian runner defends title at 10-K Jakarta Run JAKARTA (JP): Addis Abebe of Ethiopia retained his title at the eighth Bob Hasan 10-K Run, with Ann Marie Letko of the United States winning the women's event in her first attempt.

Regional News in Brief

Regional News in Brief Lee to visit NZ, Australia SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew was scheduled to leave yesterday for a two-day official visit to New Zealand and Australia, the Sunday Times newspaper reported.

APEC meeting will likely be in Bogor: Moerdiono

APEC meeting will likely be in Bogor: Moerdiono JAKARTA (JP): The hill station of Bogor in West Java, a one- hour's drive from the capital on a good day, will likely serve as the venue for the second leadership meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum scheduled for this...

Doohan wins Malaysian 500cc Grand Prix

Doohan wins Malaysian 500cc Grand Prix SHAH ALAM, Malaysia (Reuter): Australian Michael Doohan snatched the chequered flag from race favorite John Kocinski of the United States in a surprise finish to the Malaysian 500 cc Motorcycling Grand Prix yesterday.

PLN starts decentralization in project bid

PLN starts decentralization in project bid JAKARTA (JP): The State Electricity Company (PLN) will offer 80 percent of its tenders for the procurement of electricity cables to manufacturing companies through its provincial offices, a company executive says.

RI-Japan ties remain strong after Hosokawa

RI-Japan ties remain strong after Hosokawa JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto says it is unlikely that the resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa, after only eight months in power, will affect the strong relations between the two countries.

Indonesia plans legislation against waste imports

Indonesia plans legislation against waste imports JAKARTA (JP): The government is currently drafting a legislation to bar any trade of toxic and hazardous waste within its waters.The move tallies with the new version of the Basel Convention on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous...

JAKARTA (JP): Share trading remained sluggish yesterday with

JAKARTA (JP): Share trading remained sluggish yesterday with share prices mostly losing ground in moderate trading.The broad-based Composite Index lost another 4.5 points to close at 463.43 from 467.97 on Thursday.The narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index also continued falling to close at 109.49 from 111.

JP/kod

JP/kod MASKED LADY: Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana (second from left), the eldest daughter of President Soeharto, covers her face with a Japanese mask presented by Shiegeo Nakajima (third from right) of Nippon Paper Industries, while the chairman of the Barito Pacific Group, Prajogo Pangestu (left) and...

Paddlers explore the Queen of the Southern Sea

Paddlers explore the Queen of the Southern SeaText and photo by D. Iswandono YOGYAKARTA (JP): As mankind's quest for new sensations grow, canoeing has turned spectacular. The southern shore along the coast of Java facing the Indian Ocean, with its mountainous beaches and threatening waves, offers a...

Street painter not slowed by handicap

Street painter not slowed by handicap By Riyadi - 10 pts ML l/c JAKARTA (JP): Although partially disabled, street painter Ngatno, alias Atno, harbors dreams of becoming an acclaimed artist, believing that a man's reach should exceed his grasp.

Sri Lanka to adopt low-cost, local technology on water treatment

Sri Lanka to adopt low-cost, local technology on water treatment JAKARTA (JP): Sri Lanka is interested in adopting low-cost, locally developed water treatment technology which is now being tested at the Kemang Pratama housing complex in Bekasi.

Your Letters

Your Letters Learner's drivers' license The lessons and a few hours of driving practice offered by the driving school here are just not sufficient for a new driver to start driving by himself on busy roads.

Bogor verdict crucial to environmental agency

Bogor verdict crucial to environmental agency JAKARTA (JP): The Bogor District Court could set a major legal precedent when it announces the verdicts in the trials of two sand quarrying companies on April 21.Both are being charged with destroying the environment.

By Indra Darmawan

By Indra Darmawan JAKARTA (JP): We have followed the media accounts of the tragic conflict in Yugoslavia with great interest and have been disturbed by the oversimplification of the causes of the present conflict between Serbs and Croats in the republic of Croatia.

Indonesia plans cultural road show in Germany

Indonesia plans cultural road show in Germany JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia plans to hold a major cultural road show in various cities in Germany next year on a slightly smaller scale than its highly successful show in the United States in 1992.

Gunung Kidul farmer found dead

Gunung Kidul farmer found deadJAKARTA (JP): A man from the remote hinterland of Gunung Kidul, Central Java, was found dead on the pedestrian bridge in front of UKI university along Jl. Soetoyo, East Jakarta, yesterday morning.

Bapindo suspects demand change of arrest status

Bapindo suspects demand change of arrest status JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer representing two suspects in the Bapindo corruption investigation demanded the release of his clients, stressing that by law they are entitled to wait for their trial at home.

ASEAN At A Glance

ASEAN At A Glance*Tolong prioritaskan Moro-Maids-Film dalam ATW. Jakarta to host next RP-Moro talks ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): The government and Moslem guerrillas adjourned peace negotiations here overnight without announcing any breakthrough, but agreed to meet again soon in Jakarta, spokesmen...

New appointments in Air Force and Navy

New appointments in Air Force and Navy JAKARTA (JP): Air Force Chief of Staff Marshall Rilo Pambudi inducted Commodore I.G. Sudana as Air Force Operation Commander, replacing Rear Marshall Subagiyo, and Rear Marshall Marsabdo as Inspector General, in place of Rear Marshall Andaya Lestari, yesterday.

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A JP/arhART LOVERS: Spanish envoy Antonio Sanchez Jara congratulates painter Pilar Hervas (right) after opening her exhibition of 32 paintings on Tuesday. The display is being held at the Spanish embassy on Jl. Agus Salim, Central Jakarta, until April 15.

Clinton sorry over Hosakawa resignation

Clinton sorry over Hosakawa resignation MINNEAPOLIS (Agencies): President Clinton was sorry to hear of the resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa, the White House said yesterday. Hosokawa announced early yesterday that he was resigning to take responsibility for a flap over...

Asian markets shrug off Hosokawa's resignation

Asian markets shrug off Hosokawa's resignation TOKYO (Agencies): The Tokyo stock market closed higher yesterday despite Japanese Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa's announcement he will resign over the handling of personal loans. Other Asian markets ended mixed in indifferent trading.close at 9,298.

TV Today, Saturday, April 9, 1994

TV Today, Saturday, April 9, 1994TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Sports Program 3:30 TV Series: The Invaders 4:30 Cultural program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Comedy 6:00 Nusantara the beloved country: Jakarta 6:15 Village program 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Report on National Defense Institute 8:00 TV...

Editorial

Editorial As the drama unfolds Observing how reports on the background of the Bapindo credit scam, undoubtedly the biggest financial scandal in Indonesia in the last decade, unfold, is now perhaps the most popular pastime for many Indonesians.

Where to go in Jakarta, April 9

Where to go in Jakarta, April 9Jangan 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.

Wardiman insists on one written test for university entrance

Wardiman insists on one written test for university entrance JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro yesterday turned down a proposal that would have required prospective students to pass a behavioral test before being accepted into university.

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AHAT TRICK: Bandung's Persib striker Sutiono (9) heads the ball to score his third goal during PSSI Cup inter-city amateur clubs national soccer championship against Persiraja of Aceh. Persib defeated Aceh 4-1 in yesterday's Cup finals at Senayan stadium.

New road named after Aceh Aceh hero

New road named after Aceh Aceh hero JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja officially named a new artery road-- which starts at the elite Pondok Indah elite housing complex -- after an Acehnese hero, Sultan Iskandar Muda.

JP/8/PLTGU

JP/8/PLTGU Export credit for gas, steam power projects reviewed JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Economy and Finance Saleh Afiff has confirmed that the export credit allocations for three power plant projects in Java already awarded on a repeat- order basis would be reviewed.

YLBHI ready to defend general's killer

YLBHI ready to defend general's killer JAKARTA (JP): A legal aid foundation yesterday pledged to defend and accompany the four young men accused by the police in the killing of Brig. Gen. TMF Tampubolon at their interrogation sessions.

Across the Archipelago

Across the Archipelago Eight years for marijuana dealers MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Medan District Court has sentenced a woman and her son to eight years imprisonment for drug trafficking.The court found Esters Boru Simanjuntak and Rikson Silitonga guilty of selling marijuana which they carried from...

Garuda's new subsidiary

Garuda's new subsidiary JAKARTA (JP): The national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, which recently bought a two-percent stake in the Singapore-based Abacus company, is due to establish a new subsidiary to tackle the marketing of the Abacus' travel packages.

JP/kod

JP/kod FINANCE EXECUTIVES: Robby Djohan (right), a member of the Board of Governors of the Financial Club, talks seriously with (from left to right) Chairman of the Association of Domestic Private Banks Trenggono Purwosuprodjo, a former president of PT Caltex, Julius Tahija, and a former...

PT Inti supplies most of demand for telecommunications equipment

PT Inti supplies most of demand for telecommunications equipment BANDUNG, West Java (JP): An increase in PT Inti's production capacity has put it in position to provide almost all of the equipment required for telecommunications expansion in the next five years.