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Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Badmitton old-timers game scheduled
Badmitton old-timers game scheduled JAKARTA (JP): Rudy Hartono's supremacy in world badminton, summed up in his eight wins of the All England Cup, is now history.So is the rise and fall of Liem Swie King, the king of the jumping smash, who managed to win the title three times.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Police dossiers on Tampubolon case found lacking
Police dossiers on Tampubolon case found lacking JAKARTA (JP): The prosecutor's office announced yesterday that the dossiers on four men accused of killing Brig. Gen. TMF Tampubolon are missing basic information and that they have been returned to the police.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
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[Tolong Caption ini yang dipakai. Yang tadi dibuang saja.] Photo A: Rendra 14 pts Metrolight cap. 3 col. Universe 8 pts 55 I/c JP/msaPROPHET OF DESTRUCTION: Famous poet WS Rendra expressively gestures to an audience of around 300 people at the Jakarta Arts Center, Central Jakarta.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Analysts call for "Indonesia Incorporated"
Analysts call for "Indonesia Incorporated" JAKARTA (JP): Rapid changes towards globalization of economic activities require Indonesian firms to adjust their operational strategies and the government to introduce more deregulation, analysts say.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
RI banks rated bad by U.S. company
RI banks rated bad by U.S. company JAKARTA (JP): Standard and Poor has assessed the Indonesian banking system as existing in "a high risk environment" and "undergoing a period of financial stress."The New York based credit rater also said that Indonesia's banking industry has a "relatively...
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
1. Vietnam - 72 pts Metro Medium l/c 3 cols 3 lines
1. Vietnam - 72 pts Metro Medium l/c 3 cols 3 linesVietnam to accept boat people 2. Africa - 36 pts Helv. Bold Cond. l/c 2 cols 3 linesAnother bomb rocks S. African all-race polls3. Schindler - 36 pts Century Bold l/c 4 cols 2 linesSpielberg's 'Schindler's List' fails first censorship hurdle 4.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
3. Lady --- 28 pts Century Bold Italic l/c 4 cols BOX 1 line
3. Lady --- 28 pts Century Bold Italic l/c 4 cols BOX 1 line Cannon may help identify old shipwreck5. Mega --- 28 pts Helv Bold Cond l/c 2 cols 2 lines Irianese people give Megawati warm welcome
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Vietnam to accept boat people
Vietnam to accept boat people JAKARTA (JP): Vietnam yesterday pledged to prepare for the return of the more than 8,000 Vietnamese boat people in Indonesia, despite ongoing hunger strikes by some opposed to their repatriation.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Malaysia hints at lifting ban on British firms
Malaysia hints at lifting ban on British firms KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The British press has stopped writing negative stories about Malaysia and that could be good news for British business, an official of the Southeast Asian nation said yesterday.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Environment preservation major factor in international trade
Environment preservation major factor in international trade JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of the Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja said that Indonesia has to get its act together in environmental protection because it has become an increasingly important factor in international trade.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Exhibition gives new interpretation to batik art
Exhibition gives new interpretation to batik artBy Rina Rao JAKARTA (JP): Batik as an art form needs no introduction here. It is an integral part of Javanese culture, and the names for different motifs can be traced back to literary works of the 12th century.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Malaysia hints at lifting ban on British firms
Malaysia hints at lifting ban on British firms KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The British press has stopped writing negative stories about Malaysia and that could be good news for British business, an official of the Southeast Asian nation said yesterday.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
AOI fails to obtain recommendation to 'go public'
AOI fails to obtain recommendation to 'go public' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaloedin Soeryohadikoesoemo has said in no uncertain terms that he can not recommend that PT Artika Optima Inti (AOI), a manufacturer of wood panels, be allowed to list itself on the capital market.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Union
UnionRebel trade union seeks international recognition. Page 2 WaterJakartans will pay higher rate for water supplied by city water company starting June. Page 3SuccessionWhy does Indonesia have such a problem with leadership succession? Page 5DelistingThree companies have been delisted from...
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
China hopes to avoid Spratlys conflict
China hopes to avoid Spratlys conflict BEIJING (AFP): China has no wish to spark an incident in the disputed Spratly islands but will honor its contract with a US company to explore for oil there despite Vietnamese protests, the foreign ministry said yesterday.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Customs and Excise Suhardjo
JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Customs and Excise Suhardjo rejects charges of port corruption launched by importers and surveyors.Suhardjo said all accusations of wrongdoing by his staff must be reported to him "in as detailed a manner and as specifically as possible.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Councilors back city water price hikes
Councilors back city water price hikes JAKARTA (JP): City councilors yesterday supported the plan of the City Water Company, PDAM Jaya, to increase water charges by an average of 40 percent this June, while the Indonesian Consumer Foundation (YLKI) expressed dissatisfaction, saying it will place an...
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Libyan Moslem leader appeals for Indonesian support
Libyan Moslem leader appeals for Indonesian support JAKARTA (JP): A Libyan Islamic leader made a direct appeal to Indonesian Moslems yesterday to help remove United Nations' sanctions against his people, saying that Libyans have been prevented from performing the haj pilgrimage.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Convicted felon in Marsinah's murder gets reprieve
Convicted felon in Marsinah's murder gets reprieve JAKARTA (JP): A woman who was convicted for taking part in the murder of labor activist Marsinah was freed only a few days before she was due to complete her seven month sentence.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Haj business haggling
Haj business haggling This archipelago has been sending haj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for centuries. Lately the number of people wanting to fulfill the fifth tenet of Islam has significantly increased. However, this positive trend is not without problems.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Indofood to issue 21 million shares
Indofood to issue 21 million shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, a leading food manufacturer owned by Salim Group, will sell 21 million shares or 2.75 percent of its enlarged shares in June to finance an expansion project and to repay debts.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Mayors have more authority on project tendering
Mayors have more authority on project tendering JAKARTA (JP): Mayors and regents now have the authority to determine the winners of projects which have a value of up to Rp 2 billion (US$934,579) each, based on Presidential Decree No. 16/1994 on the implementation of state budgets.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Cannon may clarify identity of treasure-laden shipwreck
Cannon may clarify identity of treasure-laden shipwreck JAKARTA (JP): Divers have retrieved a cannon from an old shipwreck off West Kalimantan to further strengthen the salvage company's claim that the ship was an American owned vessel that sank in the 18th century.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Photo A: Rendra
Photo A: Rendra 14 pts Metrolight cap. 3 col. Universe 8 pts 55 I/c JP/msa POET'S OPPOSITION: Famous poet WS Rendra expressively gestures to an audience of around 300 people at the Jakarta Arts Center, Central Jakarta.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Why does Indonesia have such a problem with succession?
Why does Indonesia have such a problem with succession?By Bernard T. Adeney JAKARTA (JP): Succession is a difficult process in every country in the world. Only one person can cross the bridge and many people would like to control who that person is.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
`Schindler's List' fails first censorship hurdle
`Schindler's List' fails first censorship hurdle JAKARTA (JP): The Oscar-winning film Schindler's List failed the first censorship test when it was reviewed by five members of the Film Censorship Board.
Thu, 28 Apr 1994
Govt rejects extension of 43 forest concessions
Govt rejects extension of 43 forest concessions JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry has rejected the extension of 43 forest concessionaires' licenses because their operational areas can no longer support logging activities.
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
Officials probe hunger strike by boat people
Officials probe hunger strike by boat people JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees (UNHCR) and Government officials left for Galang island in Riau yesterday to try and put an end to hunger strikes by over 500 Vietnamese boat people.
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
Improving accountability
Improving accountability The cloud thrown over the Indonesian banking industry by the US$436 million loan scandal at the state-owned Development Bank of Indonesia (Bapindo) may have a silver lining after all; Thursday, the central bank (Bank Indonesia) signed two cooperation agreements aimed at...
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
Indonesia still attractive for foreign investment
Indonesia still attractive for foreign investment JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has the potential to become the most attractive country for foreign investment, said Chairman of Harvest International Inc. Harvey Goldstein.
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
Why green passports?
Why green passports? Many Indonesian would-be haj pilgrims, who were using green passports, were arrested by the Saudi Arabian government and were even reportedly placed in jail. They were found guilty of using green passports, which means that they participated in the pilgrimage through illegal...
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
Better safety for
Better safety for Jakarta's trains The state-owned railway company is replacing the hand-operated signal points at major railway stations in the greater Jakarta area with computerized signal systems in order to improve operational safety.
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
Yayuk beats compatriot Natalia
Yayuk beats compatriot Natalia JAKARTA (JP): Home favorite Yayuk Basuki delighted her public with a 6-2, 6-1 warm-up victory over compatriot Natalia Soetrisno in their opening round match of the Indonesia Open women's tennis championships here yesterday.
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
Indonesia urged to respond effectively to people's needs
Indonesia urged to respond effectively to people's needs JAKARTA (JP): A group of Indonesian and foreign non- governmental organizations (NGO) has urged the government to pay more attention to the needs of the people, saying the government should not merely concern itself with the management of...
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
ASEAN At A Glance
ASEAN At A GlanceFisherman shot dead in RI waters SINGAPORE (AFP): A Singapore fisherman was shot dead after the trawler he was on was fired upon after entering Indonesian waters two days ago, a police spokeswoman said yesterday.
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
Custom office attacked for port corruption
Custom office attacked for port corruption JAKARTA (JP): Customs officials are again causing unnecessary delays and costs at Indonesia's main ports, claim surveying companies and importers."The delay in port clearing time in March reached a 'crazy' level," Amirudin Saud, the chairman of the...
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
New suspects in Bapindo investigation
New suspects in Bapindo investigation JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's office is apparently exploring the possibility that four more executives of Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) were involved in the scam that has cost the bank Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million).
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
ASEAN businessmen suggest establishment of regional development
ASEAN businessmen suggest establishment of regional development bank JAKARTA (JP): The ASEAN Business Forum, grouping business executives of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has proposed the establishment of a regional development bank.
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
`Primadosa' author makes first legal move against government
`Primadosa' author makes first legal move against government JAKARTA (JP): Wimanjaya K. Liotohe, who is under police investigation for his book that many found insulting to President Soeharto, has confronted the authorities on the legal front by filing a lawsuit against the government for banning...
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
Rais confirms reports on city hall plan to add buses
Rais confirms reports on city hall plan to add buses JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor on Economy and Development Tb. M. Rais yesterday confirmed reports that the city plans to add 1000 wide-bodied buses to meet the growing demand for public transportation.
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
Tifico estimates loss at Rp 15 billion
Tifico estimates loss at Rp 15 billion JAKARTA (JP): PT Teijin Indonesia Fiber Corporation (PT Tifico) which lost Rp 6.6 billion (US$3 million) in the second half of last year is projected to suffer another loss of Rp 15 billion within the first six months of this year.
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
Businessmen want to invest in Vietnam
Businessmen want to invest in Vietnam JAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesian businessmen are interested in investing in Vietnam, which is regarded as an emerging country in Southeast Asia, Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Aburizal Bakrie said.
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
Where to go in Jakarta, April 27
Where to go in Jakarta, April 27Jangan hapus: Dai-ichi Hotel, JAMZMusico 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.
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
ASEAN adopts green plan to cope with free trade area
ASEAN adopts green plan to cope with free trade area BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AFP): Southeast Asia's booming economies adopted yesterday a "green" plan to cope with increased investments and trade arising from their move to set up a free trade area, officials said yesterday.
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
Saudi Arabia denies deportation plans
Saudi Arabia denies deportation plans JAKARTA (JP): Saudi Arabia Ambassador Abdullah Abdulrahman Alim gave assurances yesterday that his government will not arrest or deport Indonesians planning to perform the haj pilgrimage, whether they have been officially approved or not.
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
Malaysian ban on British firms hits Russian MiGs
Malaysian ban on British firms hits Russian MiGs KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's ban on buying British products or services has found an unlikely victim -- the Russians, who are selling 18 MiG-29 fighter-jets to the government, industry sources said yesterday.
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
Perumnas investigated for selling out public lands
Perumnas investigated for selling out public lands JAKARTA (JP): The City Housing Company, Perumnas, will be held responsible if it is proved to have transferred its ownership of the 14-hectare tract of land in Pondok Kopi, East Jakarta, to PT Nusa Persada, which has developed the land into a...
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
Vietnam President lobbies to join ASEAN
Vietnam President lobbies to join ASEAN JAKARTA (JP): Vietnamese President Le Duc Anh yesterday campaigned President Soeharto to ensure the speedy inclusion of his country into the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
Legend leaves legacy of anti-liberalism
Legend leaves legacy of anti-liberalismBy Soetjipto Wirosardjono JAKARTA (JP): If there is a value worth preserving in a change from traditional to modern society it is the maintenance of harmony with nature.
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
Bukaka and two Malaysian firms start ambitious power project
Bukaka and two Malaysian firms start ambitious power project JAKARTA (JP): Bukaka Teknik Utama, an Indonesian engineering company, along with two Malaysian companies will embark on an ambitious plan to set up a coal-fired power station in Bukit Asam, South Sumatra.