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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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Many graduates are jobless

Many graduates are jobless BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Some 5,700 university graduates from various fields of study are still out of a job, according to the provincial manpower office.According to an official, the students are unable to find work because they don't have the skills sought by...

Three suspects in gambling raid hospitalized

Three suspects in gambling raid hospitalized JAKARTA (JP): Police confirmed yesterday that three of the 238 suspected gamblers rounded up during a recent raid are in hospitals."The three include a pregnant woman and two sick men, one of whom is suffering serious rheumatic pain in his back," City...

Commission formed to curb AIDS spread

Commission formed to curb AIDS spread JAKARTA (JP): Alarmed by the mounting AIDS problem, the government has formed a commission in charge of checking the spread of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that causes the deadly disease, officials announced yesterday.

World Cup craze to boost night activities

World Cup craze to boost night activities JAKARTA (JP): As the World Cup hype continues to sweep Indonesia, the country's ardent soccer fans are set to participate in what could be the most extravagant nocturnal celebration in spectator sport.

Tansil denies bribing Bapindo branch executive

Tansil denies bribing Bapindo branch executive JAKARTA (JP): Eddy Tansil yesterday denied having bribed the former deputy manager of Bapindo's Jakarta branch to allow him to cash in on huge loans from the government-owned bank.

NU's good name in jeopardy, scholar warns

NU's good name in jeopardy, scholar warns JAKARTA (JP): An influential Moslem leader warned yesterday that the ulemas who want to hold a political gathering later this month are putting the reputation of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) in jeopardy.

Hotels in Batam agree to end their price war

Hotels in Batam agree to end their price war BATAM (JP): Hotels on this bonded island have agreed to end their price wars, setting the maximum discounts at 20 percent of the published rates.The local branch of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) noted at a meeting on Wednesday...

Grundfos relocates plant

Grundfos relocates plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Grundfos Pompa, an Indonesian-Danish pump manufacturing company, has relocated its plant from the Nusantara bonded area near Tanjung Priok port to the Pulogadung industrial estate in line with its new policy that emphasizes on the domestic market.

Dusit Inn in Balikpapan

Dusit Inn in Balikpapan JAKARTA (JP): Balikpapan, well known as the oil and timber town in East Kalimantan, now has two four-star hotels after the Dusit Inn launched its soft opening recently.The 208-room Dusit Inn Balikpapan, the first hotel established in Indonesia under the management of Dusit...

The stars to watch: 4. The strikers

The stars to watch: 4. The strikersBy Richard Pedler JAKARTA (JP): Among the star strikers missing from USA'94 are Van Basten and Gullit (Holland), Sosa and Fonseca (Uruguay), as well as Papin, Shearer, Yeboah, Weah, and Kolyvanov (Russia, by choice).

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.

Japanese returning to Irian Jaya

Japanese returning to Irian Jaya JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: About 20.000 Japanese from the Yamagata Province are expected to visit the province next year to mark the 50th anniversary since the fierce battle with the Allies during World War II.

Health campaign must target specific groups

Health campaign must target specific groups JAKARTA (JP): Any campaign against heart disease in Indonesia must be designed at specific target groups because of the diversity in the social and cultural mix of the people here.Dr.

Federation of ASEAN Fisheries holds meeting here

Federation of ASEAN Fisheries holds meeting here JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia urged its neighbors to exploit their abundant marine resources and preserve them at the same time.In his remarks at the opening of the sixth ASEAN Fisheries Federation (AFF) meeting at the State Palace yesterday, President...

China, Russia reject U.S. plan to punish N. Korea

China, Russia reject U.S. plan to punish N. Korea SEOUL (Reuter): China and Russia yesterday opposed a U.S. plan to punish North Korea for the secrecy of its nuclear program while former U.S. president Jimmy Carter and Pyongyang's leaders addressed "misunderstandings" they said were at the heart of...

Police still in the dark about Beng killing

Police still in the dark about Beng killing JAKARTA (JP): Police are still in the dark about the April slaying of businessman and gambling "lord" Nyo Beng Seng due to the absence of substantial material evidence at the scene of the crime.

Governor installs 5 new officials

Governor installs 5 new officials Governor Surjadi Soedirdja installed five new municipal officials during a ceremony at city hall yesterday.Hendarin Ono Saleh was installed as new chief of the Municipal Training and Education Center, replacing Chudori Sutardjo.

Deregulation

Deregulation Correction: Rizal Ramli, the economist quoted in the article Seminar tears deregulation package to pieces on this page yesterday is not the chairman of the German-Indonesian Businessman Association (Ekonid) as written.

Governemt cautious over latest trend in investment

Governemt cautious over latest trend in investment Jakarta (JP): The government yesterday expressed cautious optimism concerning the latest trend in foreign and domestic investments despite the marked increase in new commitments approved in the first five months of this year.

Joint RI-Japan search for low-fat palm oil launched

Joint RI-Japan search for low-fat palm oil launched JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian conglomerate PT Bakrie-Brothers has entered into an agreement with Mitsubishi Kasei Corp. of Japan to conduct biotechnological research into a new oil palm variety with a low saturated fatty acid content as a strategic...

Developer told to widen roads to Bintaro Jaya

Developer told to widen roads to Bintaro Jaya JAKARTA (JP): City councilors said yesterday the developer of Bintaro Jaya real estate is still obliged to widen the roads leading to the complex despite its plan to build the toll road linking Bumi Serpong Damai to Bintaro and the ringroad.

Students need exposure to working world

Students need exposure to working world JAKARTA (JP): The majority of vocational schools in Indonesia and their students are ignorant of the working world, resulting in poor matches of graduates and job requirements, Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro says.

Regent voted Bengkulu governor

Regent voted Bengkulu governor BENGKULU, South Sumatra: Former South Bengkulu regent Adjis Ahmad, 53, was elected by the provincial legislature as the new governor for the 1994-99 term.Adjis won 21 out of 45 votes.

Rajawali acquires Telekomindo

Rajawali acquires Telekomindo BANDUNG (JP): PT Rajawali Wira Bhakti has acquired a 51 percent stake in PT Telekomindo, a subsidiary of the state-owned domestic telecommunications company PT Telkom, which operates telecommunications service and talking advertising.

21 defamation students may get YLBHI service

21 defamation students may get YLBHI service JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) yesterday said it is ready to represent 21 students, who are jailed for defaming President Soeharto, in an appeal to the Supreme Court after a high court reinforced their guilty verdict.

British trade mission

British trade mission JAKARTA (JP): A 29-company strong trade mission organized and sponsored by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry will visit Indonesia from June 20 to June 24 to explore export opportunities for a wide range of products and services.

The Listening Post

The Listening Post * Becoming competitive in tomorrow's job market is of great importance to many Indonesians -- and is the reason they often choose to study at a professional (and expensive!) school like American Language Training.

Flag hoisting for Jakarta's birth day

Flag hoisting for Jakarta's birth day In connection with the 466th anniversary of Jakarta, Governor Surjadi Sudirja has instructed all citizens living in the Greater Jakarta area as well as all state-run and privately owned institutions, factories, companies, hotels, hospitals and shops, to hoist...

Suspects in Tampubolon murder tried in East Jakarta court

Suspects in Tampubolon murder tried in East Jakarta court JAKARTA (JP): The trial of the four suspects in the April 4 killing of Brig. Gen. TMF Tampubolon, an expert staff on economic affairs to the chief of the Armed Forces, began in East Jakarta yesterday.

Long drought

Long drought We have good reasons to be concerned about the long drought that will hit hectares of agricultural land in West Java as stated by H. Sanusi, Chief of the Office of Agricultural Service and Food Crops. It is also feared that ground water and rivers will decrease during that dry period.

Concert held to help preserve Indonesia's forests

Concert held to help preserve Indonesia's forestsBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): Alexander Baillie strode onto the stage, acknowledged the applause, sat down, touched bow to strings, and from that moment on everyone in the audience knew they were in the presence of a true maestro of the cello.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices generally continued to weaken on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with most issues losing ground in heavy trading.The broad-based Composite Index lost 4.95 points to close at 477.13 from 482.09 on Wednesday.