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Wed, 29 Jun 1994
Foreign firms seek participation in IPTN facility in U.S.: Habibie
Foreign firms seek participation in IPTN facility in U.S.: Habibie JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Research and Technology B.J. Habibie announced here yesterday that at least three foreign companies have proposed to participate in the PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara's (IPTN) planned...
Wed, 29 Jun 1994
Analysts welcome the government's new reforms
Analysts welcome the government's new reforms JAKARTA (JP): Economic analysts and industrialists have welcomed the government's new deregulatory measures although many of them doubt the effectiveness of the new move, intended to prod the development of domestic industries.
Wed, 29 Jun 1994
Marines ready to guard Jakarta
Marines ready to guard Jakarta The commander of Indonesia's western naval fleet, Vice Admiral Arief Kushariadi, on Monday inspected an anti-riot battalion from the second marines infantry brigade, saying that it is ready to be put under the command of the Jakarta Regional Military Command (Kodam...
Wed, 29 Jun 1994
Concern about PPP
Concern about PPPFrom MerdekaI am deeply concerned about the condition of PPP (United Development Party). If we examine the roles of the Moslems since the beginning of the Indonesian struggle for independence we will notice that the roles experienced ups and downs.
Wed, 29 Jun 1994
Ciputra Development to expand business into apartments
Ciputra Development to expand business into apartments JAKARTA (JP): PT Ciputra Development, a real estate developer listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, will construct apartments, a housing complex and hotels this year with funds retained from its earnings.
Wed, 29 Jun 1994
16 hospitalized in fresh Bogor diarrhea outbreak
16 hospitalized in fresh Bogor diarrhea outbreak JAKARTA (JP): At least 16 people are being treated at the Bogor Red Cross public hospital following the outbreak of a disease causing severe diarrhea in the regency.
Wed, 29 Jun 1994
`Business prospects boom in Indonesia -- for now'
`Business prospects boom in Indonesia -- for now'By Jack Taylor SYDNEY (AFP): Australia should move quickly to capitalize on Indonesia's burgeoning economy which is creating new opportunities for foreign companies, according to a government report released here yesterday.
Wed, 29 Jun 1994
125 netted in ID inspection
125 netted in ID inspection At least 125 people found to be traveling without identification cards (KTP) were apprehended by the Central Jakarta population office team on Monday.The citizenship inspection took place in the afternoon along Jl.
Wed, 29 Jun 1994
RI to launch its second ambitious population scheme
RI to launch its second ambitious population schemeBy Santi WE Soekanto In conjunction with National Family Day which falls today, President Soeharto is scheduled to launch the second phase of the 25-year-old National Family Planning Program.
Wed, 29 Jun 1994
Aussie, RI families face common problems
Aussie, RI families face common problems JAKARTA (JP): Despite cultural differences, both Australian and Indonesian families face similar problems and need the same protection, a seminar concluded.Dr. Renate Howe of the Deakin University in Victoria, with Dr. T.O. Ichromi and Dr.
Wed, 29 Jun 1994
Press protesters warned to stay off the streets
Press protesters warned to stay off the streets JAKARTA (JP): Police yesterday vowed to crack down hard on new street demonstrations as the nation took a respite following days of protests and counter protests over the government's ban against three news weeklies.
Wed, 29 Jun 1994
Muhammadiyah leader Azhar Basyir dead at 66
Muhammadiyah leader Azhar Basyir dead at 66 Ahmad Azhar Basyir, chairman of Muhammadiyah, one of Indonesia's leading Islamic organizations, died yesterday at the age of 66 in Yogyakarta.He died at Dr. Sardjito general hospital in the early hours from "multi-organ complication after suffering from...
Wed, 29 Jun 1994
Swan song of `Tempo' the pioneer ...
Swan song of `Tempo' the pioneer ...By Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): The entry for Tempo in the 1991 edition of Ensiklopedi Nasional Indonesia describes it as "the largest- circulating magazine in the history of the Indonesian press.
Wed, 29 Jun 1994
Garuda raises Japan flights
Garuda raises Japan flights JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Indonesia will increase its service to Japan by operating an MD-11 aircraft to Osaka three times a week starting on Sep. 4, a spokesman for the national flag carrier said here yesterday.
Wed, 29 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.
Wed, 29 Jun 1994
Jambi paper about to close
Jambi paper about to close JAMBI, Jambi: A local daily newspaper may lose its publishing license because of its management's failure to find an interested investor to pump in more money.The Independent has not published for some time now because of internal disputes and financial difficulties and...
Wed, 29 Jun 1994
Three designers to go to Japan
Three designers to go to Japan Three designers have been chosen by the first National Fashion Contest as finalists to represent Indonesia at the Asian Fashion Grand Prix Contest '94 in Osaka, Japan this October.The three are Arifah Mas, Etty Bachetta and Thomas Yogi Soegyono.
Wed, 29 Jun 1994
Bangladeshi gets 20 years for drug trafficking in Bali
Bangladeshi gets 20 years for drug trafficking in Bali JAKARTA (JP): A citizen of Bangladesh has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by a court in Bali for attempting to smuggle 3.3 kilograms of heroin into the holiday island.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Australian press freedom guaranteed by common laws
Australian press freedom guaranteed by common laws JAKARTA (JP): "How does the Australian government control the press? Does it harness the media to keep its good relations with Indonesia? How do Australians perceive press freedom?"Such were questions hurled at David Flint, chairman of the...
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Sudomo testifies against Tansil in Bapindo trial
Sudomo testifies against Tansil in Bapindo trial JAKARTA (JP): Former powerful minister Sudomo made a surprise court appearance yesterday to testify in the ongoing trial of the huge corruption case at the government-owned Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo).
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Djarum Super Jamz Jazz Tour brings real jazz to music lover
Djarum Super Jamz Jazz Tour brings real jazz to music loverBy Sean Cole JAKARTA (JP): There is nothing like jazz. Unlike many of its sister music styles, jazz returns music to its stature as a true art form -- equal to great literature, dance, theater, sculpture, etc.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
California, here we come
California, here we come MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The government has appointed West Nusa Tenggara along with six other provinces to represent Indonesia at the next Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, California.Mrs.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
PDI elects Bali chief
PDI elects Bali chief DENPASAR, Bali: The Bali chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) has appointed Ida Bagus Putu Wesnawa as its new chief.Wesnawa was picked on Sunday as an alternative candidate in the absence of a consensus at the regional congress.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Bakrie announces acquisition plan
Bakrie announces acquisition plan JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie & Brothers (B&B) said yesterday it will acquire several companies included in its core businesses and procure new equipment for business diversification.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
A transmigrant success story
A transmigrant success story JAKARTA (JP): A former bus conductor from Jakarta who transmigrated to Bengkulu, Sumatra eight years ago revealed here yesterday that as a result of his hard work he is now earning a net income of Rp 7 million (US$3,245) a year.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Singapore and India set up business group
Singapore and India set up business group SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore and India have set up a high-level private sector steering committee to further strengthen business link between the two countries, a government statement said.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Stronger peso may dampen RP's economic recovery
Stronger peso may dampen RP's economic recoveryBy Martin Abbugao MANILA (AFP): A surging Philippine peso against the US dollar has eaten into the corporate earnings of blue-chip firms, battered exports and could dampen Manila's economic recovery if the brakes are not applied, analysts said.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Malaysia scolds U.S. for refusing EAEC
Malaysia scolds U.S. for refusing EAEC KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Washington was lambasted yesterday by Kuala Lumpur for rejecting the East Asian Economic Caucus even before listening to the views of East Asian nations.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Soeharto okays plan to hire Portuguese pilots
Soeharto okays plan to hire Portuguese pilots JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is ready to recruit Portuguese pilots to help supplement a shortage at home although the two countries have no diplomatic relations which were broken in 1976 over the question of East Timor.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Squatters of Sumur Batu ask for land compensation
Squatters of Sumur Batu ask for land compensation JAKARTA (JP): Squatters living in the Sumur Batu district in Central Jakarta protested to the city council yesterday over the mayoralty's decision not to pay any compensation for the appropriation of their land.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Rendra arrested as protests turn into scuffles
Rendra arrested as protests turn into scuffles JAKARTA (JP): Vocal poet W.S. Rendra and scores of activists were arrested yesterday as police and the military clamped down on two separate demonstrations, both opposing the government ban on Tempo, DeTIK and Editor news magazines.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
KL market plays guessing game about elections
KL market plays guessing game about electionsBy Bill Tarrant KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's rumor-driven stock market has been in a lather about national elections even though they're not due for more than a year and the outcome is hardly in doubt.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
KL futures trading faces hurdles
KL futures trading faces hurdles KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's sole commodity exchange is still battling to convince the government it is ready to start trade in financial futures despite being allowed two years ago to compete with a private outfit in the same business.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Goenawan Mohamad spells out terms for return of `Tempo'
Goenawan Mohamad spells out terms for return of `Tempo' JAKARTA (JP): Goenawan Mohamad says he will consider the government's offer to issue a new license in place of the one for Tempo which was revoked last week, but stressed that the new magazine must not be subject to any kind of official...
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Defendants deny being drunk during Tampubolon murder
Defendants deny being drunk during Tampubolon murder JAKARTA (JP): The four alleged killers of T.M.F. Tampubolon admitted before the East Jakarta District Court yesterday that they drank some alcoholic beverages before attacking the army general, but they were not drunk.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Slum families to be moved to apartments
Slum families to be moved to apartments The South Jakarta mayoralty is planning to move some 7,000 families currently living in slum areas at three subdistricts to apartment complexes.South Jakarta mayor H Pardjoko explained here recently that slum areas in the Manggarai, Bukit Duri and Pela...
Tue, 28 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 dozens of points along the week.The JSX index which lost 2.08 points to close at 468.87 on Friday weakened further to finish at 464.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Ramos explains Timor ban to Soares
Ramos explains Timor ban to Soares MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos has written to Portuguese President Mario Soares to explain his actions in banning Portuguese and other foreign delegates from a recent human rights conference here on East Timor, an official statement said yesterday.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Govt to suspend idle travel agencies
Govt to suspend idle travel agencies JAKARTA (JP): The government will intensify the supervision of travel agencies and will shut down those that are not active or performing poorly, an official said."The Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications ruled in January 1993 that every travel...
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Volunteers ready to oversee aid
Volunteers ready to oversee aid JAKARTA: Some 221 people have passed a crash course to work as volunteers to help the government oversee the distribution of official aid for least developed villages across Indonesia.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Issues that invite risks
Issues that invite risks According to President Soeharto, in carrying out nation building we inevitably have to face challenges and obstructions both from within and without. One potential negative situation has been caused by the economic globalization and penetration of foreign culture with the...
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Ulemas move to preserve unity in NU and PPP
Ulemas move to preserve unity in NU and PPPBy Santi WE Soekanto REMBANG, Central Java (JP): Eighty influential leaders from the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) decided against formally naming candidates for the upcoming election of the United Development Party (PPP).
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Li Peng seeking limelight from European trip
Li Peng seeking limelight from European tripBy Philippe Massonnet BEIJING (AFP): Prime Minister Li Peng will be looking to reinforce China's economic miracle and win back control of the country's foreign policy when he goes to Europe this week.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
New action will strengthen small business development
New action will strengthen small business development JAKARTA (JP): The new package of reform measures launched yesterday included new steps to bolster the development of small businesses through the allocation of more money from state-owned companies.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Injured Fernandez ends Yayuk's run at Wimbledon
Injured Fernandez ends Yayuk's run at Wimbledon WIMBLEDON, England (Agencies): Indonesian tennis queen Yayuk Basuki failed in her bid to become the first Asian to reach the semifinal of the 117-year-old Wimbledon tournament after falling 4-6, 1-6 to an injured American Gigi Fernandez in the fourth...
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Three injured in port project clash
Three injured in port project clash MANILA (AFP): At least three people were injured yesterday as squatters fought a demolition crew assigned to remove them from a Japanese-funded 1.5 billion-peso (US$56 million) Philippines port project, police said.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Environmentally friendly technology graining ground
Environmentally friendly technology graining groundBy Harlow G. Russell JAKARTA (JP): When most people think or read about environmentally friendly technology, they usually have a "picture" in their head of large, expensive, "high tech" waste water treatment plants.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Hundreds of workers demand better wages
Hundreds of workers demand better wages JAKARTA (JP): Around 300 employees of a garment factory in the Pulogadung industrial zone in East Jakarta staged a protest in front of the Ministry of Manpower here yesterday to demand better wages and working conditions.
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Police chief found shot dead
Police chief found shot dead SUBANG, West Java: First Lt. Kasdari, chief of Jalancagak city police precinct in Subang regency, was found dead with a massive head wound in his office on Saturday.He was believed to have shot himself in the head, the Antara news agency said, quoting police in...
Tue, 28 Jun 1994
Govt eases regulation on imports
Govt eases regulation on imports JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday announced a new package of deregulation measures to streamline the economy by liberalizing the import sector in what it said is an "anticipation of post-Uruguay Round development in world trade".