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Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Malaysia to host Pacific Basin business meet in May+
Malaysia to host Pacific Basin business meet in May+ KUALA LUMPUR (Kyodo): Some 800 participants from 21 countries will attend an annual Pacific Basin meeting in Kuala Lumpur from May 23 to May 25 to discuss how to sustain the region's economic dynamism, conference organizers said.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Meanwhile, Attorney General Singgih told reporters yesterday
Meanwhile, Attorney General Singgih told reporters yesterday that former junior minister of finance Nasrudin Sumintapura would be questioned today relating to the bank scam.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Investors can help transmigrants have better lives
Investors can help transmigrants have better lives JAKARTA (JP): Investment in settlement areas can improve the quality of life for transmigrants, says an official.H.J Widarbo, Director General of Mobilization and Supervision at the Ministry of Transmigration, said yesterday that developing new...
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
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JP/3/Focus/0 set 12pts U75 1 col 2 linesBeer firm moves out of the old PT Delta Jakarta, a joint-venture beer manufacturing company, is planning to relocate its present 5.5 hectare brewery on Jl. Bandengan Selatan, West Jakarta.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Govt advised to float ADRs rather than shares overseas
Govt advised to float ADRs rather than shares overseas JAKARTA (JP): Securities analysts and capital market players have suggested that the government float depository receipts of state companies rather than their equity stocks in its overseas listing program.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
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JP/ 7/hongkong Stanley fishing village, a break from regular shoppingBy Paul Walsh [10 pts optima bold]BOGOR (JP): As the deadline year of 1997 quickly approaches for Hong Kong, many travelers seem intent on visiting this unique corner of the world before the territory is handed back to China.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Amoseas to set up second geothermal power unit
Amoseas to set up second geothermal power unit JAKARTA (JP): The state oil company Pertamina and Amoseas Indonesia Inc. are now arranging for the construction of the second 55-megawatt (MW) geothermal power plant on Mount Darajat in West Java.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Antara
Antara FATAL VOYAGE: A man tries to identify a body kept at Banyuwangi hospital in East Java in search for his relative who was among the victims of the ferry Kaltimas II, which sank with over 15 fatalities off Bali on Tuesday night.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Law required to protect rights of former presidents and vice
Law required to protect rights of former presidents and vice presidents JAKARTA (JP): The nation's executive and legislative bodies are being urged to draft a bill on the rights of former presidents and vice presidents."There is no law to protect the rights of the former leaders," said Hadi S.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
The police urges public to oppose crooks
The police urges public to oppose crooksJP/3/POLICE/set lead 3 cols 10 pts/crosshead 12 MBThe police urges public to oppose crooks JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto assured Jakartans yesterday that security in the city is well under control despite the increase in the...
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
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1. Police --- 48 Metro Medium, 3 lines, 3 cols, l/cHindarto assures city safe despite high crime rate 2. Sect --- 28 Helvetica Bold, 2 lines, 3 cols, l/cAuthorities raid misguided sect headquarters, nab 27 3.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Council wants change in the status of sanitation office
Council wants change in the status of sanitation office JAKARTA (JP): The City Council's commission C in charge of evaluating the performance of city-controlled companies suggested that the City Sanitation Office be turned into a profit-oriented, government-owned limited liability company.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
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JP/3/Bintaro/set lead 2 cols, 10 pts/12 MBFour arrested for three-in-one robberies JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested four men believed to have committed three separate robberies in one night in South Jakarta early this week.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Caltex expands enhanced recovery of oil
Caltex expands enhanced recovery of oil JAKARTA (JP): PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia, the largest oil producer in Indonesia, will intensify its enhanced recovery of oil reserves in its contract area in Riau with an investment of US$50 million per year, the company's president says.Baihaki H.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Exhibition to display industrial machinery, equipment
Exhibition to display industrial machinery, equipment JAKARTA (JP): Firms from at least eight countries will take part in the Jakarta Industrial Fair (JIF) '94 which will be held at the Jakarta Fairgrounds in August.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
PT Humpuss not involved in land appropriation in Koja
PT Humpuss not involved in land appropriation in Koja JAKARTA (JP): PT. Humpuss, the private sector partner for a container port project of the state-owned port company PT Pelindo, announced yesterday that it is not responsible for appropriation of land in North Koja subdistrict, North Jakarta.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Church Services please note space:
Church Services please note space:o Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m.o First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Rescue search yields five more bodies from ferry disaster
Rescue search yields five more bodies from ferry disaster JAKARTA (JP): The Search and Rescue team has found the bodies of five more victims from the Kaltimas II ferry, which sank with over 70 passengers off the coast of Bali on Tuesday night, bringing the death toll to 15.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Govt rules out talks with SBSI about Medan riot
Govt rules out talks with SBSI about Medan riot JAKARTA (JP): The government has refused any dialogue with the Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI) to end the labor demonstrations and riots which have plagued the province of North Sumatra since last week.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
TV Today, Saturday, April 16, 1994
TV Today, Saturday, April 16, 1994TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Sports Program 3:30 TV Series: The Invaders 4:30 Drama 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Comedy 6:00 Nusantara the beloved country: Southeast Sulawesi 6:15 Village program 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Fashion 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Caller 9:00...
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
RP parts ways with U.S. as it turns to Asia
RP parts ways with U.S. as it turns to Asia By Cecil Morella MANILA (AFP): The Philippines is parting ways with the United States as this former American colony positions itself with an Asian-oriented foreign policy, the better to share in the windfall of the region's economic boom, analysts say.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
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JP/2/across/heading 12pt U75Across the ArchipelagoBandung students to visit France, Germany BANDUNG, West Java: A group of political and social science students at Padjadjaran University are scheduled to visit France and Germany from April 26 to 30.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Doctors and insurers urge a review of AIDS laws
Doctors and insurers urge a review of AIDS laws JAKARTA (JP): Doctors and an insurance company are urging the government to review labor laws to help ease the AIDS problem which will inevitably affect the work force.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Moslem leaders demand UN sanction against Serbs
Moslem leaders demand UN sanction against Serbs JAKARTA (JP): A group of influential Moslem leaders visited the United Nations (UN) office here yesterday, demanding that it take immediate action to halt Bosnian Serbs' onslaught on eastern Bosnian town of Gorazde.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Where to go in Jakarta, April 23
Where to go in Jakarta, April 23 Jangan 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.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
JAKARTA (JP): Selling pressure remained strong on the Jakarta
JAKARTA (JP): Selling pressure remained strong on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday, keeping most share prices in a continued free fall in active trading.The broad-based Composite Index suffered another drop to close lower at 454.84 against 456.56 on the previous day.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
ASEAN ministers to meet to speed up AFTA
ASEAN ministers to meet to speed up AFTA GENTING HIGHLANDS, Malaysia (AFP): Trade ministers of Southeast Asia's freewheeling economies met here yesterday to work out a plan that could set a regional free trade area into orbit within 10 years.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Other Opinion
Other Opinion Medan riots and Jakarta rumors Two phenomena have occurred at the same time. The one is the Medan demonstration. Last week Medan workers took to the streets demanding wage increases. The situation is not completely under control yet. Sporadic rioting continues.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
ASEAN At A Glance
ASEAN At A GlanceMalaysia, RI talk on illegal immigrants KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian and Indonesian officials will meet next week to discuss the issue of illegal Indonesian immigrants in Malaysia, the national Bernama news agency reported yesterday.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Towil's assets worth
Towil's assets worth three billion rupiahs JAKARTA (JP): The former president of the State Development Bank of Indonesia (Bapindo), now in custody in connection with the Rp 1.3 trillion (US$620 million) loan fraud at the bank, was reportedly in possession of about Rp 3 billion worth of property,...
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Philippine Congress completes vital tax law
Philippine Congress completes vital tax law MANILA (Reuter): The Philippine Congress said yesterday it is applying the final touches to an expanded value added tax (VAT) law to help the government clinch a long-sought deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Soares surmises that Portugal has accepted integration
Soares surmises that Portugal has accepted integration DILI, East Timor (JP): Portugal's decision to allow 50 pro- Indonesian pilgrims from East Timor to visit the Roman Catholic shrine of Fatima is an indication that they have recognized the province's integration into Indonesia, says governor...
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
RI shuttlers have chance to win the Cups
RI shuttlers have chance to win the CupsJAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers have a 30 percent chance of winning the coveted Thomas Cup and Uber Cup trophies for being as hosts of the world team badminton championships finals, Vice President Try Sutrisno believes.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Malaysia, Thailand conclude landmark oil-gas pact
Malaysia, Thailand conclude landmark oil-gas pact KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia and Thailand have signed a landmark 50-year pact for oil and gas exploration, their premiers describing it as a pacesetter for greater Southeast Asian cooperation.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
JAKARTA (JP): The government will adhere to the existing
JAKARTA (JP): The government will adhere to the existing agrarian law that bans foreign land ownership but is considering easing housing laws for foreigners in an effort to attract more investment."Based on our Agrarian Law No.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Police arrest followers of religious sect
Police arrest followers of religious sect JAKARTA (JP): A total of 27 followers of what the authorities call a deviant religious sect (aliran sesat) have been detained at the Bekasi military district headquarters on charges of planning to establish an Indonesian Islamic State (NII).
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Sports in Briefs
Sports in BriefsRI spikers to Fukuoka JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's men spikers have to at least finish second in the June 20-27 Asia Pacific volleyball championships at Fukuoka, Japan if they want live up their dreams of places in the national team for October's Asian Games.
Sat, 23 Apr 1994
Police claim they are on to Kedaung robbers
Police claim they are on to Kedaung robbers JAKARTA (JP): Police claimed yesterday they are close to arrests in the case of the masked thugs who gunned down a resident of Ciputat, Tangerang and seriously injured his brother, in a robbery on Wednesday."It's just a matter of time.
Fri, 22 Apr 1994
Improved coordination needed for food industry development
Improved coordination needed for food industry development JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday called for government institutions to help develop the national food industry and urged farmers and people to diversify food production and consumption.
Fri, 22 Apr 1994
JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo yesterday
JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo yesterday opened PT Gajah Tunggal National Electronics (GTNE), an export- oriented telephone manufacturer. The company's President Commissioner Sjamsul Nursalim, said GTNE -- located on 4.
Fri, 22 Apr 1994
Indonesia set to beat South Korea
Indonesia set to beat South Korea JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is set to overcome South Korea's daunting challenge in their Davis Cup Asia Oceania Group One second round duel here scheduled for May 6-8."History shows us that South Korea never beats us on our home turf," coach Wailan Walalangi said...
Fri, 22 Apr 1994
Corruption in
Corruption in Medan riots MEDAN, North Sumatra: A senior lawyer here, Prof. Anni Abbas Manopo, called for the punishment of officials who protected factory owners or employers who violated labor rules such as the minimum wage.
Fri, 22 Apr 1994
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JP/3/Ferry/set lead 2 cols 10 pts/12MBTwo ferries to ply Jakarta Bay-Seribu Islands route JAKARTA (JP): The residents of the Seribu Islands will find it easier and quicker to reach Jakarta as the government will begin operating two ferries to ply the route on a daily basis starting next month.
Fri, 22 Apr 1994
Two more luxurious apartment buildings in the pipeline
Two more luxurious apartment buildings in the pipeline JAKARTA (JP): Two more luxurious apartment buildings are underway in spite of unfavorable forecasts in the property business, especially in high-class residential development due to tough competition and oversupply.
Fri, 22 Apr 1994
Govt to maintain
Govt to maintain restrictions on commercial loans JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said here yesterday that the government will continue to restrict the inflow of offshore commercial loans to avoid worsening the country's debt-service ratio.
Fri, 22 Apr 1994
Minister starts new education program despite problems
Minister starts new education program despite problems JAKARTA (JP): The Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro is determined to start the nine-year compulsory education program on May 2 despite major problems in the education system such as lack of schools, books and teachers.
Fri, 22 Apr 1994
Sumarlin ready to answer summons to testify
Sumarlin ready to answer summons to testify JAKARTA (JP): "I am ready and willing to testify in a court of law," J.B. Sumarlin, chairman of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK), told reporters after one hour of questioning at the Attorney General's Office yesterday morning.
Fri, 22 Apr 1994
Freeport to lead building
Freeport to lead building of Gresik smelter plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Freeport Indonesia and Rio Tinto Minera of Spain, both subsidiaries of the American mining company Freeport- McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc (FCX), will replace Metallgesselschaft AG (MG) of Germany as the major shareholders in the copper...
Fri, 22 Apr 1994
The following is the second of two articles examining death
The following is the second of two articles examining death tolls of 1970's East Timor war. By Dino Patti Djalal LONDON (JP): As an observer, I do not pretend to know the numbers involved in war casualties. I am more concerned, however, about determining who is actually to blame for the deaths.
Fri, 22 Apr 1994
More progressive tax rates
More progressive tax rates Calls for steeper progression in income and property tax rates dominated the views of private-sector economists and tax consultants at a one-day seminar on tax reform at the IBI Business School here on Wednesday.