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Sat, 04 Jun 1994
Indonesian media is not for sale, legislators say
Indonesian media is not for sale, legislators say JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to allow foreign investors to own mass media in Indonesia met fierce resistance in the House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday.
Sat, 04 Jun 1994
Indonesian navy ship reported sinking off France
Indonesian navy ship reported sinking off France PARIS (Agencies): Rescue helicopters plucked 38 sailors from a crew of 52 aboard an Indonesian military transport ship sinking in rough seas off western France yesterday, authorities said.
Sat, 04 Jun 1994
Petronas LNG plant on line
Petronas LNG plant on line KUALA LUMPUR (UPI): Petronas, Malaysia's national petroleum company, expected its second US$7.5 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant to begin production in January, Chairman Azizan Zainal Abidin said yesterday."Construction of the LNG plant started in March 1992.
Sat, 04 Jun 1994
Abang and None contest planned
Abang and None contest planned The North Jakarta Mayor's office is inviting male and female residents between 18 and 25 years of age to participate in the 1994 Abang and None (Mr. and Miss) Jakarta contest.
Sat, 04 Jun 1994
Swedish racer Eriksson set for Medan rally
Swedish racer Eriksson set for Medan rally JAKARTA (JP): World-class rally driver Kenneth Eriksson of Sweden is confident he will be able to tame the demanding track in Medan when he guns his Mitsubishi Evolution in the North Sumatra Rally.
Sat, 04 Jun 1994
ADB lends $40m to RI
ADB lends $40m to RI MANILA (AFP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said here it had approved a US$40 million loan for rural health and population projects in Indonesia.The Manila-based ADB said in a statement that the loan would go to improving general health as well as maternal and child health...
Sat, 04 Jun 1994
Tobacco laws do not cause unemployment
Tobacco laws do not cause unemployment I was privileged to be invited to Indonesia to speak at the National World No Tobacco Day Symposium in Jakarta on May 31, 1994. I was very impressed by the considerable amount of community work and publicity already carried out by the Indonesian Heart...
Sat, 04 Jun 1994
'Forbes' latest list of richest tycoons sparks debate
'Forbes' latest list of richest tycoons sparks debate JAKARTA (JP): The Forbes Zibenjia business magazine's latest list of the richest businessmen in East Asia has stirred debate among several financial analysts as to who is really the richest tycoon in Indonesia.
Sat, 04 Jun 1994
Hardiyanti to visit Manila for road project
Hardiyanti to visit Manila for road project MANILA (AFP): Indonesian President Soeharto's daughter Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana is to visit the Philippines next month to present a proposal for a US$450-million road project here, a senior official says.
Sat, 04 Jun 1994
Air link with Taipei
Air link with Taipei MANADO, North Sulawesi: A Taiwan-based airline Trans Asia Airways will begin service linking Taipei and Manado via the southern Philippine city of Davao next month, North Sulawesi Governor C.J. Rantung said.
Sat, 04 Jun 1994
Family planning agency moves into banking -- of sperm
Family planning agency moves into banking -- of sperm JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association (PKBI), which pioneered birth control programs in Indonesia as long ago as 1957, is now studying the prospect of opening the country's first sperm bank.
Sat, 04 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 00:30 a.m.
Sat, 04 Jun 1994
Security issues are multi-faceted: Defense chief
Security issues are multi-faceted: Defense chief JAKARTA (JP): The government has to exercise greater wisdom in dealing with various security issues, such as labor disputes and a soaring crime rate, tracing them to the source of the problems, Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat said...
Sat, 04 Jun 1994
Fierce competition hurts small shipping firms
Fierce competition hurts small shipping firms JAKARTA (JP): Government deregulation in 1992 opened the shipping business to large companies which have become a threat to their less efficient rivals.The Association of Small Shipping Businesses (Pelra) said yesterday that the regulations have...
Sat, 04 Jun 1994
Partinah, a woman who devoted her life for her country
Partinah, a woman who devoted her life for her countryBy Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): Partinah Iskandar is one of the few living Indonesian women who took part in Indonesia's struggle for independence.A septuagenarian, Partinah is now an active member of Wirawati Catur Panca -- Sanskrit for woman fighter...
Sat, 04 Jun 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to close lower on the Jakarta Stock Exchange yesterday in volatile trading.The Composite Index, which lost six points to 487.1 on Thursday, closed lower at 486.72 yesterday.Meanwhile, the narrower-based GTDBS-50 Index closed slightly lower at 116.
Sat, 04 Jun 1994
Remains of British MIA handed over
Remains of British MIA handed over JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia yesterday handed over the recently uncovered remains of a British servicemen who died fighting the Japanese in Riau 50 years ago.The remains of Royal British Navy commando Lt.
Sat, 04 Jun 1994
Jakarta won't vie Kalpataru award
Jakarta won't vie Kalpataru award Jakarta has decided not to send its representatives to compete for the prestigious Kalpataru environment award this year.Speaking in a press conference here Thursday, Abuyono, head of the Environmental Affairs Bureau of the City Municipality, said: "It's not easy...
Sat, 04 Jun 1994
DPR urges government to deliver four bills on tax reform soon
DPR urges government to deliver four bills on tax reform soon JAKARTA (JP): The government, which wants to revise the country's tax system to increase revenues, was challenged yesterday by the House of Representatives (DPR) to deliver four bills on taxes by the end of this year.
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
Govvernment to reduce its borrowing in yen
Govvernment to reduce its borrowing in yen JAKARTA (JP): The government will reduce the portion of foreign aid in yen to lower the risks caused by fluctuations on the foreign exchange market, an official says.
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
Sumalindo more than doubles net profits
Sumalindo more than doubles net profits JAKARTA (JP): PT Sumalindo Lestari Jaya, the timber unit of the Astra group, more than doubled its net profits to Rp 36.09 billion (US$16.75 million) last year and increased its earnings per share by 98.
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
Be selective in buying new house, Wardiman says
Be selective in buying new house, Wardiman says JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Culture and Education Wardiman Djojonegoro said yesterday that people should be selective before buying new houses offered by developers.
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
Share prices on Jakarta Stock Exchange
Share prices on Jakarta Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), which eroded by 17 points in the first three days of the week, continued declining yesterday.The broad-based Composite Index fell six points to 487.10 yesterday from 494.32 on Wednesday.
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
Faldo, Frost, Singh to play in Asian Masters
Faldo, Frost, Singh to play in Asian Masters JAKARTA (JP): Golf world beaters David Frost of South Africa, Vijay Singh of Fiji and Nick Faldo of Britain will try to tame the plush Bali Golf and Country Club when they play in the US$345,000 Asian Masters in November.
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
Northern Yemen attacks Aden after UN cease-fire order
Northern Yemen attacks Aden after UN cease-fire order ADEN (Reuter): A northern Yemeni missile attack killed or wounded about 20 people, including worshipers at dawn prayers, in the secessionist stronghold Aden yesterday just hours after the United Nations called for a cease-fire, security and...
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
2,000 delegates expected for 1994 fair
2,000 delegates expected for 1994 fair JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja yesterday said he expected 2,000 delegates from local and foreign companies to participate in the Jakarta trade fair from June 18 to July 16."Last year only 1,912 people took part," Surjadi recalled.
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
College seeks reconciliation
College seeks reconciliation SALATIGA, Central Java: The Christian Satyawacana University has formed a team to explore ways of bringing about reconciliation among its divided campus, split by the election of a new rector last year.
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
Judaism feared to be lurking in heart of charity
Judaism feared to be lurking in heart of charityBy Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): The Rotary and Lions Clubs of Indonesia, two organizations that have been active in charity and social work, are strongly denying recent suggestions that there are Zionist influences within their organizations.
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
Standard & Poor's defends appraisal of local banks
Standard & Poor's defends appraisal of local banks JAKARTA (JP): A spokesman for Standard & Poor's, an American rating company which has been criticized for its recent appraisal on the Indonesian banking industry, defended its conclusions, yesterday, saying that the valuation was made under...
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
Activists send video tape to East Timor conference
Activists send video tape to East Timor conference JAKARTA (JP): Scholar George Aditjondro and human rights campaigner H.J.C. Princen have decided to stay away from the controversial conference on East Timor in Manila, but their views will still be expressed at the forum.
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
RI swimmers prepare for Hiroshima
RI swimmers prepare for Hiroshima JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian swimmers are making preparations for the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima with a one-month stint in the United States.The national squad, made up of six male and five female swimmers, will undergo their training sessions at the Mike Dickson...
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
Forest revenues expected to triple in next five years
Forest revenues expected to triple in next five years JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry hopes to collect Rp 3.8 trillion (US$1.79 billion) in forest royalties and Rp 1.7 trillion in reforestation funds in the coming five years.
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
AC Milan promises to perform full-force against Persib
AC Milan promises to perform full-force against Persib JAKARTA (JP): Forget the impossible dream of beating AC Milan, but a goal scored by national amateur intercity soccer champion Persib Bandung in its international friendly match against the European champion tomorrow will worth Rp 3 million...
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
U.S. wants help to combat drug trade
U.S. wants help to combat drug trade KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A top U.S. narcotics official yesterday sought greater cooperation in intelligence-sharing from Southeast Asian nations to combat the burgeoning drug trade."The U.S.
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
Playing by the rules
Playing by the rules Skirmishes broke out between student protesters and security troops in Bandung on Wednesday, only days after West Java military authorities issued an official ban on demonstrations.
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
No training for RI troops on security
No training for RI troops on security CANBERRA (AFP): The Australian government yesterday gave details of training given to Indonesian special forces but denied they were trained for counter-insurgency or internal security roles.
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
PT Inalum faces financial crisis due to slump in aluminum price
PT Inalum faces financial crisis due to slump in aluminum price MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Steady declines in prices and production, and increases in operational spending have thrown PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminum (PT Inalum), a aluminum-smelting joint venture between Indonesia and Japan, into...
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
Landslides bury four villagers
Landslides bury four villagers BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A man and his wife and their two children were killed when their hillside home was buried by a landslide in Badar, Southeast Aceh.Another son is still missing and a daughter survived the ordeal after rescue workers dug her out of the mud, the Antara...
Fri, 03 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 00:30 a.m.
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
Indonesian aviation industry in dire needs of skilled workers
Indonesian aviation industry in dire needs of skilled workers JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will likely fail to provide the additional 15,000 skilled personnel demanded by its own civil aviation industry in the newly begun Sixth Five Year Development Plan (Repelita VI) period, an official says.
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
Phone application deadline extended
Phone application deadline extended The Jakarta Office of the State-owned Telecommunications Company (PT Telkom Witel IV) has extended the deadline for registering new telephone applicants to June 15.According to office manager Djaman Sinaga, the extension is to accommodate the favorable public...
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
Museum set to revive chewing betel habit
Museum set to revive chewing betel habit JAKARTA (JP): The National Museum has launched a campaign to preserve, or even revive, one of the nation's favorite pastimes that has now become almost a dying art -- chewing betel.
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Cartoon: I'm Telling 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Film: Zero One Magazine 4:00 Student Quiz 4:30 TV Series: Ibn Taimiyah 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Harmony in Life 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: West Sumatra 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Giant Aquarium 7:00 Evening News 7:30...
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
84 to be prosecuted for Medan riots
84 to be prosecuted for Medan riots MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The government plans to prosecute a total of 84 people in connection with the April workers' riot that left one businessman dead.Officials disclosed yesterday however that not all of them are workers, confirming earlier government...
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
Is arbitration answer to labor rifts?
Is arbitration answer to labor rifts?By Ridwan M. Sijabat JAKARTA (JP): Amid the proliferation of industrial disputes in Indonesia, union leaders and labor experts say the time has come for the country to look at alternative ways of resolving these conflicts.
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
Agency undercuts police with illegal tickets
Agency undercuts police with illegal tickets JAKARTA (JP): The City Traffic and Land Transportation Control Agency (DLLAJ) has issued illegal tickets to fine traffic violators, reliable police sources disclosed Wednesday.
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
Lippo Village has country club
Lippo Village has country club Lippo Village, an exclusive and vast housing complex in Tangerang, has announced the establishment of the Imperial Country Club.Herman Widjaja, a spokesman for the club, said Wednesday the club cost US$32 million.
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
U.S. idealism irritates Southeast Asia
U.S. idealism irritates Southeast AsiaBy Masaomi Terada SINGAPORE: An assistant U.S. secretary of state recently Warren Christopher to shift U.S.-Asian policies. The memo from Winston Lord has caused a widespread stir, but Asian views about the United States are along doing an about-face.
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
Maman claims he took his cues from Bapindo top executives
Maman claims he took his cues from Bapindo top executives JAKARTA (JP): The former deputy manager of Bapindo's branch in Jakarta testified in court yesterday that he took his cues from the head office in handling the loans for Eddy Tansil, who is being tried for swindling US$448 million from the...
Fri, 03 Jun 1994
Abuses of power
Abuses of power On May 25, 1994, in his speech before the 12th National Banking Congress, President Soeharto explicitly mentioned the problems of bad loans, like the Bapindo credit fiasco. At that time the President appealed to all institutions concerned to find legal ways of solving the problem of...