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Fri, 02 Sep 1994
APEC meeting in Tokyo
APEC meeting in Tokyo TOKYO (AFP): The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum will hold a two-day vice-ministerial conference on small- and medium-sized businesses in Tokyo starting yesterday.Trade Ministry officials said that vice ministers from the 17 APEC member nations and regions are...
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Bomb threat at JIS is false alarm
Bomb threat at JIS is false alarm JAKARTA (JP): Police said yesterday that a bomb threat at the Jakarta International School (JIS) turned out to be a false alarm."After receiving a bomb threat at the school, we deployed a number of personnel to search the whole building but found no bomb," National...
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Wardens' welfare to be improved: Oetojo
Wardens' welfare to be improved: Oetojo JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman yesterday promised to improve the welfare of prison guards more commensurate with the heavy responsibility they shoulder.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Bapindo staffers blame Subekti in loan scandal
Bapindo staffers blame Subekti in loan scandal JAKARTA (JP): Two middle management executives of Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) blamed their former boss Subekti Ismaun for the Rp 1.3 million ($620 million) loan scandal at the government bank.Both M.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Two state banks take over management of Kanindo
Two state banks take over management of Kanindo JAKARTA (JP): A consortium of two state banks, Bank Bumi Daya and Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo), has taken over the management of the debt-ridden PT Kanindo Success Textile until it is ready for acquisition by a third party.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
KL shuts door on talks with sect
KL shuts door on talks with sect KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Malaysian government yesterday said it would not hold talks with leaders of the outlawed Al Arqam Moslem sect and dismissed reports that an official had met with the controversial group in Thailand.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Moro peace talks begin amid air of optimism
Moro peace talks begin amid air of optimism JAKARTA (JP): The second round of formal peace talks between the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the Philippine government began in high spirits here yesterday as both sides expressed confidence in the ultimate success of the current meetings.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Exim Bank raises loan
Exim Bank raises loan JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia (Exim Bank) is listing its US$59 million floating rate notes due in 1999 on the Stock Exchange of Singapore, the bank said yesterday.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
PPP congress ends with new board lineup
PPP congress ends with new board lineup JAKARTA (JP): The congress of the United Development Party (PPP) last night endorsed the formation of the 21-strong party's central executive board (DPP) and six-person advisory board (MPP).
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
2,000 Chinese seek citizenship
2,000 Chinese seek citizenship PALU, Central Sulawesi: Some 2,073 out of 2,681 registered Chinese descendants in Central Sulawesi have applied for Indonesian citizenship, Vice Governor H.M. Sulaiman said.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Jakarta to become waterfront city
Jakarta to become waterfront city Deputy Governor for Economics and Development Tb. M. Rais said that the city administration plans to transform Jakarta into one of the most beautiful waterfront cities in Southeast Asia."We have neglected the development of the Jakarta Bay over the last two decades.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Companies told to operate night fleet
Companies told to operate night fleet The head of the City Land Transportation and Traffic Control Agency (DLLAJ), J.P. Sepang, said that public transit companies operating in the city had to mobilize 30 percent of their fleets for night transportation in order to meet the increasing public demand...
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Helplessness pervasive among Indonesians
Helplessness pervasive among Indonesians JAKARTA (JP): A pervasive feeling of helplessness is still reigning over most Indonesians, and they have a tendency to remain silent in the face of injustices or other difficulties, a scholar says.Dr.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Cairo conference
Cairo conference The use of contraception in population control has become a controversial issue at the upcoming Cairo conference following protests from both Moslems and Catholics.Indonesia, for one, believes in traditional values in family life.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Belated mail
Belated mailFrom KompasOn Aug. 15 two express letters were delivered to my house. The first one had a post office stamp dated Aug. 2, and came from Yogyakarta for our son. This letter informed him that Aug.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Labor supply firms get 6-month reprieve
Labor supply firms get 6-month reprieve JAKARTA (JP): The government has postponed the enforcement of stricter rules regulating the lucrative but highly disorderly business of sending Indonesian workers overseas.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Moros granted greater autonomy
Moros granted greater autonomy JAKARTA (JP): Representatives of the Philippine government have agreed to delegate greater autonomy to the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in the judiciary and education fields.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Three killed in road collision
Three killed in road collision SEMARANG: Three people were killed and 15 others injured when two minibuses collided head on along the Kalimas highway in Mijen on Wednesday.Witnesses said that the driver of one of the minibuses, Kristanto, apparently lost control of the steering wheel, causing his...
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Arief Budiman to sue varsity
Arief Budiman to sue varsity SALATIGA, Central Java: Satya Wacana Christian University Lecturer Arief Budiman plans to sue the college's rector and foundation for slandering his name and reputation.Arief told reporters that he was disputing in particular a circular issued by the university's...
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Ismail Hasan re-elected PPP chief
Ismail Hasan re-elected PPP chief JAKARTA (JP): Ismail Hasan Metareum was re-elected chairman of the Moslem-oriented United Development Party (PPP) yesterday after a tense day-long deliberation.His re-election will apparently keep the party's notorious internal rifts aflame because he was deprived...
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Disney to look over Thailand
Disney to look over Thailand BANGKOK (AFP): Three executives from the Disney Development Co. arrive in Bangkok today to scout locations for another Disney amusement park, a Thai official said.The Americans will be looking at potential sites of at least 480 hectares some 150 kilometers or more from...
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Kuala Lumpur airport hit by gold bar robbery
Kuala Lumpur airport hit by gold bar robbery KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Seven robbers made off with 12 gold bars from Malaysia's troubled Kuala Lumpur International Airport and an angry Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday planes might start disappearing soon.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued gaining ground on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday amid a strong selling pressure on industrial issues.The broad-based Composite Index managed to book another increase ending the day 2.4 points higher at 512.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
New RI soccer league to be named Dunhill
New RI soccer league to be named Dunhill JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian professional soccer league became reality after the country's soccer governing body agreed to re- name it.The Indonesian League was renamed the Dunhill League after the cigarette producer agreed to pay Rp 4.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Tiger cub mauls child at zoo
Tiger cub mauls child at zoo KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): A tiger cub, used by a Malaysian zoo for photo sessions with visitors, mauled and seriously injured a five-year old boy, the New Straits Times newspaper reported yesterday.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Night buses
Night busesFrom MerdekaAccording to a report in a newspaper the state-owned transportation company is to operate night buses from 10:00 p.m. to morning in Jakarta. The decision was made on consideration that the society badly needs night transportation.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Police closer to disclosing murder case of Sembiring
Police closer to disclosing murder case of Sembiring JAKARTA (JP): Police announced that they have identified the gang members who allegedly killed ex-convict Johny Sembiring."We've come closer to disclosing the case.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Night transportation
Night transportationFrom JayakartaAs a Jakarta resident, I was really happy when newspaper reports said that the city administration confirmed its plan to operate public transport at night. It is because currently the number of public buses which operate late at night is limited, including the...
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Port seeks ADB loan
Port seeks ADB loan JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned seaport company, PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III, has asked the Asian Development Bank for a loan of Rp 200 billion (US$92.46 million) to build several facilities at the Tanjung Perak port in Surabaya, East Java.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Yayuk-Sabatini match may be just a dream
Yayuk-Sabatini match may be just a dream JAKARTA (JP): A planned exhibition match between superstar Gabriela Sabatini of Argentina and Indonesia's top player Yayuk Basuki is dangling in the balance.Yayuk, whose Women Tennis Association ranking has risen to 28, is scheduled to play Sabatini in...
Fri, 02 Sep 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.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
No price war among retail outlet businesses, AP3I says
No price war among retail outlet businesses, AP3I says JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Retailers Association (AP3I) is stating that there is no price war among retail outlet businesses in the Greater Jakarta area."There is no price war," said J.A.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Diarrhea kills 26 people
Diarrhea kills 26 people JAMBI, Jambi: At least 26 people have been killed by outbreaks of diarrhea in 14 villages in the coastal Tanjung Jabung regency during the last three months, the Antara news agency reported.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Positive action
Positive actionFrom SinarI notice many positive things in the measures taken by Jakarta Military Commander Major Gen. Hendropriyono, in his efforts to enthusiastically overcome all forms of injustice, which is of great concern to the society.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Abdurrahman breaks glasses
Abdurrahman breaks glasses SURABAYA: Abdurrahman Wahid, the chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Moslem movement and leader of the Forum for Democracy, was forced to cancel a seminar appearance at the last minute on Tuesday because he broke his glasses.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
New deregulatory measures planned
New deregulatory measures planned JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo said here yesterday that the government is preparing new deregulatory measures to improve the business climate and industrial efficiency in the country.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Wanted rapist of night bus passenger captured
Wanted rapist of night bus passenger captured JAKARTA (JP): Police on Tuesday evening arrested a man believed to have participated in a gang rape on a hitchhiker last week in front of the Indonesian Christian University (UKI) in Cawang, East Jakarta.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Al Arqam meets Malaysian official in Chiang Mai
Al Arqam meets Malaysian official in Chiang Mai CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AFP): A Malaysian official had a brief meeting with members of the controversial Al Arqam Moslem sect in Chiang Mai yesterday in a bid to ease tensions, a sect official said here.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Telkom charts own strategy for human resources management
Telkom charts own strategy for human resources management PT Telekomunasi Indonesia's commitment to human resources development is evident from the moment one steps into the elevators at its headquarters in Jakarta.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
KFC appoints new french fries supplier
KFC appoints new french fries supplier JAKARTA (JP): PT Fast Food Indonesia, the franchisee of Kentucky Fried Chicken in Indonesia, has appointed PT Sekar Bumi, a private frozen food company, as the sole supplier of french fries.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
U.S. makes last minute check on Indonesian labor
U.S. makes last minute check on Indonesian labor JAKARTA (JP): The United States is currently making a last minute check on the condition of Indonesian workers, which is crucial in deciding whether or not to continue granting trade privileges to Jakarta.A team from the U.S.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Jakarta-Cirebon bus fare
Jakarta-Cirebon bus fareFrom KompasOn behalf of myself and my friends from the low income bracket I would like to draw the attention of the authorities to the indiscriminate bus fares imposed on us who are regular Jakarta- Cirebon commuters.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Five firms, one institution win management awards
Five firms, one institution win management awards JAKARTA (JP): Five private companies and the National Family Planning Board (BKKBN) won management awards last night from the Manila-based Asian Institute of Management and the Hong Kong- based Far Eastern Economic Review magazine.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Say it more often with letters
Say it more often with letters JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians aren't writing enough, an official of the Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication says.Director of Post Marsoedi said the 294.3 million letters handled by the post office during the first semester of 1994 is still a meager amount...
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
YKCI may sue 3 entertainment firms
YKCI may sue 3 entertainment firms JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia Creative Arts Foundation (YKCI) is considering suing three businessmen in the entertainment industry because they are refusing to pay royalties for the music they use for commercial purposes.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Ticket for Utut to Grand Prix PCA
Ticket for Utut to Grand Prix PCA JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's leading chess wizard Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto secured a ticket to the Grand Prix PCA professional chess tourney next Monday in London after scoring the third place at the Lloyd Bank Masters on Tuesday.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Seven nabbed for trying to bribe police officers
Seven nabbed for trying to bribe police officers JAKARTA (JP): Police announced yesterday that they have collared seven people, including four traffic violators, for attempting to bribe officers on duty."Don't ever bribe traffic police anymore.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
GATT promises better dispute settlement
GATT promises better dispute settlement JAKARTA (JP): The new principles of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which will take effect early next year, promise more hope for developing nations in negotiating trade disputes with industrial countries, Coordinating Minister for Industry...
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Deal on chemical project
Deal on chemical project SINGAPORE (AFP): A German company, UHDE GmbH, and Singapore's Sembawang Projects Engineering Company Pte. Ltd. (SEMPEC) have been jointly awarded a US$60 million contract to build a hydrogen peroxide plant in Indonesia, it was announced here.