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Tue, 12 Apr 1994
Hosokawa's resignation may frustrate trade efforts
Hosokawa's resignation may frustrate trade efforts By Keiji Urakami TOKYO (Kyodo): Japanese Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa's surprise resignation announcement is feared likely to put a damper on Tokyo's ongoing efforts to mend soured economic ties with the United States.
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
1. Dumping --- 48 Metro Medium, 2 lines, 4 cols, l/c
1. Dumping --- 48 Metro Medium, 2 lines, 4 cols, l/cGATT's antidumping rules bad for the little guy 2. Lynch --- 28 Century Bold, 2 lines, 3 cols, l/cBank advises S.E. Asia to rethink investment 3. Cifor --- 36 Helvetica Bold Condensed, 3 lines, 2 cols, l/cNew international forestry site gets start...
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
New international forestry site gets start
New international forestry site gets start BOGOR, West Java (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaloedin Soeryohadikoesoemo planted seven different trees at the site of the new headquarters for the Center for International Forestry Research (Cifor) on Monday.
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
Britain's coal-mining industry turns to open-cast
Britain's coal-mining industry turns to open-cast By David Jones ABERDARE, Wales (Reuter): Britain's battered coal industry is turning to open-cast sites and away from less economic deep mines as the industry faces heightened competition in the run-up to privatization.
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
1. Hamsun --- 48 Futura Medium, 1 line, 9 cols, l/c
1. Hamsun --- 48 Futura Medium, 1 line, 9 cols, l/cControversial writer Knut Humsun is Norway's well of inspiration ------------------ + Where + Heading
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
1. Alliance --- 48 Century Bold, 1 line, 6 cols, l/c
1. Alliance --- 48 Century Bold, 1 line, 6 cols, l/cThe nature of U.S. - Japan alliance (2) 2. Tokyo --- 36 Optima Bold, 1 line, 6 cols, l/cHosokawa's retreat may thwart trade efforts 3. UN --- 36 Century Bold, 1 line, 6 cols, l/cUN not equipped to deal with Rwanda crisis 4.
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Cartoon: Prince Valiant 3:05 Gelar Musik 3:30 Science film 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Documentary 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Indonesia the Beloved Country 6:15 Village program 6:45 Langka tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music Contest: Asia Bagus 8:00 Spektrum...
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
Where to go in Jakarta, April 13
Where to go in Jakarta, April 13Jangan 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.
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
Japanese firms find remote Sichuan a profitable haven+
Japanese firms find remote Sichuan a profitable haven+ By Geoffrey Murray CHENGDU, China (Kyodo): Locals in the western part of China's remote Sichuan Province have long consumed matsutake mushrooms without realizing that a highly profitable export item for the Japanese market was growing under...
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
Rebels partly blame outside world for crisis
Rebels partly blame outside world for crisis By Aidan Hartley MULINDI, Rwanda (Reuter): Rwandan rebels say the international community bears a heavy responsibility for the current bloodshed after naively trying to force the remote central African state into a western-style democracy.
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
NZ wary of investment
NZ wary of investment WELLINGTON (AFP): New Zealanders are wary of Asian investment and immigration here, according to a survey by the foreign ministry. The survey of 600 people found just 29 percent thought immigration to New Zealand by Asians would be good for the country, and only 25 percent...
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
GATT procedures unlikely to succeed in lifting antidumping
GATT procedures unlikely to succeed in lifting antidumping actions JAKARTA (JP): The GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) dispute settlement process is unlikely to provide discipline against the increasing number of antidumping restrictions against imports, a noted economist says.
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
UN force not equipped to deal with Rwanda crisis
UN force not equipped to deal with Rwanda crisis By Anthony Goodman UNITED NATIONS (Reuter): Like an army trained to fight the last war, the United Nations in Rwanda again finds itself embroiled in a crisis it was neither expected nor equipped to deal with.
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
1. Lurie ---- 48 Optima Bold, 1 line, 9 cols, l/c
1. Lurie ---- 48 Optima Bold, 1 line, 9 cols, l/cZhirinovsky: Yeltsin planning coup within two weeks 2. Zone --- 36 Century Bold, 1 line, 5 cols, l/cJapanese find Sichuan profit heaven 3. Taiwan --- 36 Optima Bold, 1 line, 5 cols, l/cTaiwan's FIC sees future in diversity 4.
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
Stop parkirs
Stop parkirs with pagersFrom Republika Young men acting as traffic authorities are now a common sight at almost all road junctions and U-turns. They also operate on roads which are being repaired to help avoid traffic jams. The drivers usually give Rp 100 in return for their services.
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
Gazan Islamists raise money despite misgivings
Gazan Islamists raise money despite misgivings By John West GAZA (Reuter): It was a charity event where not everyone present supported the group raising money. They gave anyway, and the Islamic Reform Society raised more than US$115,000 at a recent dinner in the poverty-stricken Gaza Strip, where...
Tue, 12 Apr 1994
Taiwan electronics star sees future in diversity
Taiwan electronics star sees future in diversity By James Peng TAIPEI (Reuter): One of the world's largest makers of computer motherboards, Taiwan's First International Computer Inc (FIC), is poised to expand into new markets and radically reorganize its corporate structure.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
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A"EXCUSE ME": Ramadhana from Persiraja Aceh holds off PSM Ujungpandang skipper Ajis Muin's (right) attack during their PSSI Cup intercity club amateur soccer championship at Senayan stadium. There was no score in yesterday's leg of the PSSI finals. jp/arh 6pt-----
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Computer discussion II
Computer discussion II I am referring to the Science/Technology articles and a letter by Mr. John R. Fenton in The Jakarta Post on March 28, 1994.I agree with Mr. Fenton that more computer columns are welcome, as long as they present objective news/views of the computer world.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
By Rudy Madanir -- 10 pts ML l/c JAKARTA (JP): For those who happen, once a while, to pass the winding narrow alleys of Galur subdistrict, Central Jakarta, the friendly advice is "watch your step if you're not looking for trouble.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Photo A: 14pt ML caps, the rest 8pt Univ. 55 3cols JP/alxTOAST MASTER: President Soeharto (left) and South Korea's new ambassador to Indonesia, Kyung Chul Kim, drinking a toast. This was at a ceremony for the presentation of Kim's letters of credentials at Merdeka Palace on Saturday.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Indosat constructing third earth station on Batam
Indosat constructing third earth station on Batam JAKARTA (JP): International data telecommunications to and from the island of Batam and its surrounding areas in Riau province will soon be upgraded when PT Indosat finishes the construction of its third earth station at Bukit Matakucing in the...
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Labor dispute settled
Labor dispute settled JAKARTA (JP): The employees and management of PT Duta Busana Danastri garment factory have agreed to abolish the controversial night shift system that the company introduced as a subtle way to kick out protesting workers.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Soeharto urges peaceful settlement to international quarrels
Soeharto urges peaceful settlement to international quarrels JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto says international disputes should be resolved without employing coercive methods in order to ensure the stability and harmony of the region.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Guards accuse DPR protesters of using profanity
Guards accuse DPR protesters of using profanity JAKARTA (JP): Two House of Representatives (DPR) security guards testified in the Soeharto defamation trial on Saturday that profanity was used by the defendants at a protest against the current government.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Golf
Golf Reuter 6pt EIGHTH HOLE: Tom Lehman of the U.S. takes a look at the green as he lines up his shot. This was during the 3rd round of the Masters golf championship at the Augusta National Golf club in Georgia, Saturday.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Photo
Photo Reuter AFRICAN CATHOLICS: Two African women carry an offering of fruit to Pope John Paul 11 during a ceremony at St. Peter's Basilica. Yesterday's ceremony was to mark the opening of a four-week synod on Africa.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Across the Archipelago
Across the Archipelago C. Java plans new road SEMARANG, Central Java: A 170-km toll road costing 1.7 trillion rupiah will be started in 1995 to connect Central Java's three major cities, Semarang, Solo and Yogyakarta.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
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...
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Jakarta streets
Jakarta streets and crime The recent murder of Brig. Gen. Tampubolon shocked us, no matter what the motive behind it was. One of the best Indonesian army officers had to die in such a miserable way.This reminds us of how dangerous Jakarta's streets really are.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
PT Inti hopes to increase sales, profits
PT Inti hopes to increase sales, profits BANDUNG, West Java (JP): PT Industri Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Inti), the state-owned telecommunications equipment manufacturer, targets a seven percent increase in sales and profits this year, the company's president says.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
No progress in Japan PM search, coalition shaky
No progress in Japan PM search, coalition shaky TOKYO (Reuter): Japan's ruling coalition, teetering on the brink of collapse, suspended talks yesterday aimed at papering over a gaping rift and agreeing on a successor to departing Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Air force chief criticized for `sexist' remarks JAKARTA (JP): Leading feminists are up in arms at the Air Force decision to stop accepting women into its pilot training program.They said that Chief of Staff Marshall Rilo Pambudi needs a better excuse than that woman pilots could become pregnant.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Officials gather to sign trade treaty
Officials gather to sign trade treaty MARREKESH, Morocco (Reuter): In the main square of Marrakesh's old city, amid dancing monkeys and street musicians, stands a small pavilion filled with mobile telephones made by Philips, Motorola and British Telecom.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Villagers flee advancing Serbs in Gorazde
Villagers flee advancing Serbs in Gorazde SARAJEVO (Reuter): Hundreds of villagers fled Serb forces pushing deeper into the Bosnian enclave of Gorazde yesterday in defiance of a United Nations warning to pull back or face retaliation.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Police urged to help maintain public security
Police urged to help maintain public security JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman, expressing concern over the recent urban crime wave, urged the public to actively participate in the Environmental Security System (Siskamling) to help maintain...
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Extremists make little headway in west Ukraine
Extremists make little headway in west Ukraine By Alexander Tkachenko LVOV, Ukraine (Reuter): Self-styled "Patriots" set the political tone in fiercely nationalist western Ukraine, but moderates look like keeping the edge over hardline extremists in the race to enter Ukraine's new parliament.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Embattled Major vigorously defends premiership
Embattled Major vigorously defends premiership LONDON (Reuter): British Prime Minister John Major launched a vigorous defense of his premiership yesterday after policy U- turns and dismal poll ratings sparked heated talk of a leadership challenge in the ruling Conservative Party.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
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.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Greater professionalism vital for Air Force
Greater professionalism vital for Air Force JAKARTA (JP): The Air Force must continue to improve in light of the increasing sophistication of its equipment, Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung says.Feisal said in a speech marking the 48th anniversary of the Air Force on Saturday that Indonesia...
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Rwandan and army sign cease-fire deal in Rwanda
Rwandan and army sign cease-fire deal in Rwanda BRUSSELS (Agencies): Rwandan rebels and the army yesterday signed a cease-fire agreement which appears to be holding, the commander of Belgian UN troops in the African country said.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
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.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Achievements of surgery without a scalpel
Achievements of surgery without a scalpelBy Gilles Rousset_________________________________________________________________ Highly skilled surgeons are increasingly practicing non- invasive surgery, without using scalpels and without opening up the body, to the benefit of patients.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Pope, opening synod, appeals for peace in Rwanda
Pope, opening synod, appeals for peace in Rwanda VATICAN CITY (Reuter): African dances, drums and songs filled St Peter's Basilica yesterday as Pope John Paul opened a synod of Africa's Catholic church and appealed for an end to the slaughter in Rwanda that has marred the gathering.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Peacock double takes
Peacock double takes Chelsea to FA final LONDON (UPI): Gavin Peacock continued his run of big-game goals Saturday as he struck twice at Wembley to give Chelsea a 2-0 win over Luton in the first English FA Cup semifinal.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
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.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
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...
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
"Expel the violent Kurds" call becomes part of an election
"Expel the violent Kurds" call becomes part of an election campaign By Michael Anders BONN (AFP): Violence committed by Kurdish demonstrators and moves to expel them from Germany look set to become part of a "law and order" election campaign issue for the country's main parties.
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
Yeltsin heads to Spain amid health, leadership concerns
Yeltsin heads to Spain amid health, leadership concerns MOSCOW (AFP): President Boris Yeltsin travels to Spain today for his first major trip abroad since the October uprising, hoping to dispel rumors of a waning hold on power and deteriorating health despite a scheduled visit to doctors in...
Mon, 11 Apr 1994
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.