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Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Police crack case of dismembered woman
Police crack case of dismembered woman Jakarta (JP): Police in Malang, East Java, say they may have cracked the case of the murder of a young woman, whose head, intestines and limbs were found floating in the Brantas river last month.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Subroto bows out of OPEC with a big smile
Subroto bows out of OPEC with a big smile VIENNA (Reuter): OPEC lost one of its most persistent voices of moderation on Thursday as Indonesia's Subroto made his final appearance as Secretary-General at a conference of the sometimes fractious 12 oil exporters.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Taiwan to invest in Sulawesi
Taiwan to invest in Sulawesi PALU (JP): Weifhuan Enterprise Company (WEC), a Taiwan agribusiness company, will invest US$5 million in crab farming in Donggala regency, Central Sulawesi, and a fishing venture at the Tomini bay and Makassar strait, South Sulawesi.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Man missing at sea
Man missing at sea SORONG, Irian Jaya: Search and rescue workers were still looking for a man who has been missing since he fell from a ferry into the sea on Thursday.Sorong Port administrator A. Jarangga said the KM Dobonsolo ferry was on its way from Biak to Ambon when the incident happened.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Canada, NZ send relief aid
Canada, NZ send relief aid JAKARTA: The New Zealand and Canadian governments have extended NZ$50,000 (Rp 63 million) and Rp 45 million worth of aid relief respectively for the victims of the recent tidal waves in East Java.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Australia Today Indonesia is only the beginning
Australia Today Indonesia is only the beginningBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): Australia Today Indonesia 1994, the big trade and cultural promotion program which got underway here this week, is only the beginning of Australia's effort to establish greater linkages with its northern neighbor.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Govt urged to open palm oil futures trading
Govt urged to open palm oil futures trading Jakarta (JP): The Indonesian vegetable oil and fat trade federation (FAMNI) cautioned the government yesterday against intervening in the crude palm oil (CPO) trade to push its price down and proposed instead the opening of the futures trading Bourse for...
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Rights commission proposes merger of SPSI and SBSI
Rights commission proposes merger of SPSI and SBSI JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission of Human Rights joined in an appeal, yesterday, for the two major workers' unions in Indonesia -- one of which is not officially recognized -- to merge into one organization.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Building material book to be issued
Building material book to be issued A guidebook on building construction materials and related equipment and services is currently being prepared for its launching early next year.The 400-page Color Pages Indonesia (Guide to Building Material & Equipment) is mainly aimed at providing comprehensive...
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Shopping center reopened
Shopping center reopened BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Deputy governor Hasan Aman reopened the Amuntai shopping center in Hulu Sungai Utara district Thursday.The largest shopping center in Hulu Sungai Utara caught fire last month, less than a year after the multi-billion rupiah project was opened.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to close lower on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday after the broad-based Composite Index, lost nearly five points on Thursday.The broad-based Composite Index, closed lower at 476.54 from 477.13 previously.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Actress Ria may not be tried for her alleged role in murder
Actress Ria may not be tried for her alleged role in murder JAKARTA (JP): The planned trial of starlet Ria Irawan for her alleged role in the death of a young married man at her house five months ago may not materialize after all.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Govt settles dispute with Dayak tribes
Govt settles dispute with Dayak tribes JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday that it has come to an amicable agreement with the Bentian Dayak tribes in East Kalimantan in the dispute over a piece of land in Jelmu Sibak which it is acquiring for a forestry estate.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Dinosaur Park
Dinosaur Park Correction: The dinosaur show at the Jakarta Fair ground will last until July 16, not as reported on this page yesterday. The grand opening of the Dinosaur Park will be today. -- The Editor
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Workers complain of dismissal
Workers complain of dismissal Around 150 workers of PT Duta Busana Danastri, a garment company, marched to the headquarters of the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday to complain of the dismissal of a co- worker.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Population is puzzles Jakarta
Population is puzzles Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Governor of Jakarta Surjadi Soedirdja believes population growth is one of Jakarta's most serious problems and that the city must find a way to curb migration of rural people.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Branta to expand business in ASEAN
Branta to expand business in ASEAN JAKARTA (JP): PT Branta Mulia, a yarn and tire cord manufacturer listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, will expand its business network in Southeast Asia through a joint venture agreement with several Malaysian companies to construct a third tire...
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Timor honors Gen. Wismoyo
Timor honors Gen. Wismoyo DILI, East Timor: Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares has named Army Chief of Staff Gen. Wismoyo Arismunandar an honorary customary leader.The ceremony was highlighted with traditional dances and martial arts on Thursday where senior local civilian and military leaders were...
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Surveyor Indonesia to replace SGS by end of this year
Surveyor Indonesia to replace SGS by end of this year JAKARTA (JP): The pre-shipment inspection of goods to be imported to Indonesia, which has been done by the Swiss company Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS) since 1985, will be taken over by PT Surveyor Indonesia (PTSI) by the end of this...
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
The amazing Dayak Bungan porters of West Kalimantan
The amazing Dayak Bungan porters of West KalimantanText by Dolly Priatna photos by Ismunandar SAMARINDA, E. Kalimantan (JP): Fifteen days after setting out from Pontianak, the provincial capital of West Kalimantan, the long-boat trip upstream from the mouth of the Kapuas river ended at Tanjung...
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
School as cultural center
School as cultural center Speaking before the national congress of the Association of Indonesian Educational Scholars, President Soeharto reemphasized that schools should become cultural centers. We wish to underline this statement because educators should continuously make efforts to be sensitive...
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Major arts events planned for 1995
Major arts events planned for 1995 JAKARTA (JP): The year 1995, when Indonesia marks its 50th year of independence, could well put Indonesia on the map in the world's arts scene.The government announced its plan to host two major art events of international scale, yesterday.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
How much for a game ball and fries?
How much for a game ball and fries? JAKARTA (JP): Amidst the World Cup's largely hedonistic football fiesta, an American-fast food style restaurant is carrying out a pricey auction of the event's official FIFA match ball for charity.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Burns bursts to early lead in Indonesia Rally
Burns bursts to early lead in Indonesia RallyBy Dwiatmanta MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Briton Richard Burns is making an impressive debut at the 1994 Indonesia Rally championship when he steered to victory in the first leg of the race yesterday.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Demolition of houses on state land continues
Demolition of houses on state land continues JAKARTA (JP): While the city mayors say they are planning to continue demolishing squatters homes on state land, they have pledged to carry out the evictions and destruction wisely.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Trucks impounded in North Jakarta
Trucks impounded in North Jakarta At least seven trucks have been impounded by the North Jakarta Traffic and Land Transportation Control Office after the vehicles were discovered carrying soil during daylight hours on certain roads.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
PT Lamtoro Gung proposes $2b road project in Manila
PT Lamtoro Gung proposes $2b road project in Manila MANILA (AFP): PT Citra Lamtoro Gung Persada, controlled by Indonesian President Soeharto's eldest daughter, has offered to build a two billion-dollar toll road in the Philippines, sources said yesterday.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Suba Indah stops production of liquor
Suba Indah stops production of liquor JAKARTA (JP): PT Suba Indah, a manufacturer of sausages, condiments, spirits, wines and soft drinks, has stopped its liquor production due to Operation Cleansing."Our liquor sales have been hampered since the operation was intensified in April.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
12 cock-fighting gamblers nabbed
12 cock-fighting gamblers nabbed A city police team from the On-the-Alert squad have arrested a total of 12 people believed to have bet on cock-fighting behind the railway station in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta.During the raid on Wednesday, the team also confiscated five cocks, Rp 105,000 (US$48.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Street widening
Street wideningFrom JayakartaWe, residents of Jl. Kerkof, South Cimahi district, are disappointed at the measures taken by the Bandung authorities who forcefully demolished the fence walls of the community to make way for a road widening project.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
More protests over Bapindo
More protests over Bapindo SEMARANG, Central Java: Students of the Walisongo State Institute of Islamic Studies (IAIN) staged a protest on Thursday demanding the trial of three former ministers in connection with the huge fraud at Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo).
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Forest for sale or for exchange
Forest for sale or for exchange JAKARTA (JP): Forests may now be stripped bare for other uses only if the developer converts a non-forested area that is at least three times larger into a forest.Director General of Inventory and Forest Land Use Titus Sarijanto said yesterday that the Minister of...
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
RP sustains growth
RP sustains growth MANILA (AFP): The Philippines has moved on from the boom-and- bust cycle of growth that has plagued the country for decades, President Fidel Ramos said yesterday, but he admitted the fresh gains have yet to trickle down.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Business convention in Davao
Business convention in Davao KENDARI (JP): Some 100 businessmen affiliated with the South East Sulawesi chapter of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) will attend the first East Asia businessmen conference in Davao, the Philippines, next month.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Safe succession
Safe successionFrom EditorDr. Suhardiman suddenly formed Baladhika Karya (a loose force), meant to safeguard the succession process. According to Suhardiman, who is Deputy Chief of the Supreme Advisory Council, this special force is designed to curb violence that may arise at the time of succession.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Washington, eyeing new markets, upgrades focus on Indonesia
Washington, eyeing new markets, upgrades focus on Indonesia NEW YORK (Opecna): Washington is to upgrade its relations with Jakarta, having "developed the most elaborate country strategy that the government has ever had towards a developing country", according to United States Undersecretary of...
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
PT Telkom responds
PT Telkom respondsFrom NeracaIn response to Sujadi's letter "Public telephones in Golkar's office" (Neraca, June 9, 1994), we have the following comments: * According to the results of our survey, two out of four public telephones installed in Golkar's office are not functioning.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Insurance firms required to publish quarterly reports
Insurance firms required to publish quarterly reports JAKARTA (JP): The government has required insurance companies to be more transparent by publishing their financial performance through the print or electronic media every three months, an official of the finance ministry says.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Regional rubber price rally seen shortlived
Regional rubber price rally seen shortlived SINGAPORE (Reuter): Regional rubber prices are seen remaining buoyant in the coming week but traders said further upside potential is limited by prospects of a seasonal production rise and a dearth of keen buyers.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
RI's sepak takraw tour to Myanmar
RI's sepak takraw tour to Myanmar JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian sepak takraw teams are set to go for a try-out tour which covers China and Myanmar next August, said an official of the Indonesian sepak takraw association yesterday.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * 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., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Analysts uncertain over Barito-CASH transaction
Analysts uncertain over Barito-CASH transaction SINGAPORE (Reuter): Analysts are uncertain about what lies behind this week's developments in the reverse takeover of Malaysia's Construction and Supplies House Ltd (CASH) by Indonesian timber tycoon Prajogo Pangestu.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Malaria cases down on Batam
Malaria cases down on Batam BATAM ISLAND: Health authorities remain watchful for malaria although reports indicate the disease has subsided over the past five years.Head of the Batam health office, Mawardi Badar, said the local government is cooperating with neighboring Singapore to fight malaria.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Four killed in road accident
Four killed in road accident Four people were killed and three others seriously injured when an inter-city bus struck a sand truck from behind on the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road on Thursday.The crash occurred when the inexperienced bus driver lost control of his vehicle when one of its front tires...
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
A tale of poor scavengers
A tale of poor scavengersFrom RepublikaThe 'operation order' officials of Kembangan District, West Jakarta, have burned scores of scavengers' shelters recently. This shows the arrogance of government officials to members of the lower classes.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Mayora pays bonus shares
Mayora pays bonus shares JAKARTA (JP): The annual shareholder meeting of PT Mayora Indah, a food processing industry, yesterday agreed to pay a dividend of Rp 70 (32 cents) per share and to distribute one bonus share for every 25 existing shares.
Sat, 18 Jun 1994
Native Betawi unconcerned about influx of new-comers
Native Betawi unconcerned about influx of new-comers JAKARTA (JP): The indigenous people of Jakarta, or orang Betawi as they are known, remain resolute in their traditional ways without begrudging the sweeping changes in the city.
Fri, 17 Jun 1994
U.S cotton growers open ASEAN office in Singapore
U.S cotton growers open ASEAN office in Singapore SINGAPORE (AFP): Cotton Inc., a company representing U.S cotton growers, have opened a marketing office in Singapore to serve ASEAN customers, a company official said yesterday.Cotton Inc.
Fri, 17 Jun 1994
Reptiles, amphibians to join exhibition at the Jakarta Fair
Reptiles, amphibians to join exhibition at the Jakarta Fair JAKARTA (JP): The committee of the Reptile and Amphibian Exhibition, which is part of the upcoming Jakarta Fair, needs 5,000 crickets per day to feed the animals.
Fri, 17 Jun 1994
Goodyear to expand production capacity
Goodyear to expand production capacity JAKARTA (JP): PT Goodyear Indonesia, a tire manufacturer listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, will increase its production capacity from 7,000 to 11,000 tires a day.