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Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Ten years sought for ex-Bapindo boss
Ten years sought for ex-Bapindo boss JAKARTA (JP): Government prosecutors yesterday urged a Jakarta court to sentence Subekti Ismaun, former president of Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo), to 10 years imprisonment for his alleged role in a Rp 1.3 trillion ($620 million) loan scam.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Aid earmarked for dam repairs
Aid earmarked for dam repairs MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The Ministry of Public Works has earmarked Rp 2 billion ($952,000) for the repair of 16 dams in Eastern Lombok Regency which were in damaged by mud floods.The dams in the Aikmel district are located along the Tanggek River.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Eco-labeling is a stupid demand: German association
Eco-labeling is a stupid demand: German association JAKARTA (JP): The practice of eco-labeling, required by a number of developed countries for imported tropical forest products, is a "stupid" one, the general manager of the German Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers Association says.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Med Games for Israel, Palestine
Med Games for Israel, Palestine PARIS (AFP): Israel may compete against Palestine and Arab countries at the Mediterranean Games at Bari, Italy, in 1997.Claude Collard, president of the Med Games Committee, said here Tuesday before leaving for an Executive Commission meeting in Bari he expected to...
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
APEC declaration means headache for Japan
APEC declaration means headache for JapanBy Keiji Urakami JAKARTA (Kyodo): Leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum have charted an ambitious course toward the goal of transforming their region into a free-trade zone by the year 2020."Our goal is an ambitious one.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Thai PM prays in Mendut
Thai PM prays in Mendut YOGYAKARTA: Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leek Pai on Wednesday visited the ancient Buddhist Mendut temple in Mungkid, Magelang, Central Java.Chuan later joined other Buddhist for a prayer at a nearby temple. He received blessings from the priest Joti Dhammo.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Soeharto, Clinton discuss rights issue
Soeharto, Clinton discuss rights issue JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto and U.S. President Bill Clinton engaged in extended talks yesterday discussing human rights issues and East Timor."He (Clinton) raised the issue of human rights in Indonesia and the problem of East Timor," said Minister/State...
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Dharmala Group ties up with Malaysian firms
Dharmala Group ties up with Malaysian firms JAKARTA (JP): Businessmen took advantage of the APEC meetings, that culminated with a conference in Bogor on Tuesday, by signing various deals in the presence of government leaders.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Many Jakarta areas still prone to floods during rainy season
Many Jakarta areas still prone to floods during rainy season JAKARTA (JP): At least 80 areas in and around the city are prone to floods during the rainy season.The areas are mostly located along the banks of rivers and canals passing through the city. Others are located below sea level.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Pertina to select boxers
Pertina to select boxers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) will start selecting pugilists for the 1995 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the national championships in Manado, North Sulawesi, next week.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
APEC coming of age
APEC coming of age "Finally the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum seems to be coming of age. After years of being derided as little more than a talking shop, the 18-nation body now shows signs of being on the verge of acquiring some real significance, as ministers from its member...
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Citra Lamtoro clinches $475m tollroad project in Manila
Citra Lamtoro clinches $475m tollroad project in Manila JAKARTA (JP): Citra Lamtoro, a consortium led by President Soeharto's eldest daughter Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana, clinched here yesterday a US$475 million tollroad project in the Philippine capital of Manila.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
KL warns of consequences of APEC free trade plan
KL warns of consequences of APEC free trade plan JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday warned developing countries, regardless of their weaknesses, that liberalizing the economy could end with them being dominated by industrialized states.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Jakarta's hustle and bustle reigns again
Jakarta's hustle and bustle reigns again JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's streets, which were quiet and almost deserted during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting on Tuesday, returned to normal yesterday.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Wide World of Kids 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:30 Sports 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama:...
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Training course for museum guides
Training course for museum guides The Museum and Historical Affairs Office is holding a training course for guides, operators and staff members of the city's museums.The two-week course, opened by office head Dirman Surachmat at the Jakarta Historic Museum in West Jakarta yesterday, is aimed at...
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
New airline takes off
New airline takes off SINGAPORE (AFP): Region Air, a local air charter company owned by reclusive hotelier Ong Beng Seng, took off yesterday on its maiden flight to the Vietnamese city of Vung Tau as Singapore's third fully-fledged airline, officials said.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Many babies born underweight
Many babies born underweight AMBON, Maluku: As many as 14 percent of all babies born in the province weigh less than 2.5 kg, well below the ideal of three kilograms, according to the chef of the Maluku health office.Dr. I.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Support strong for re-election of Abdurrahman
Support strong for re-election of Abdurrahman JAKARTA (JP): Support for the re-election of Abdurrahman Wahid, chief of the 34 million member Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), is streaming in from Central Java, one of the strongest bases of the Moslem organization.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
The challenges ahead
The challenges ahead The leaders of 18 nations who gathered this week at the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting in Indonesia arrived with lofty talk of achieving a sweeping agreement to stimulate economic growth on the Pacific Rim, already among the most vibrant economic regions in...
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Remember to pay X-mas bonus
Remember to pay X-mas bonus JAKARTA (JP): The tripartite board, linking representatives of workers, employers and government, yesterday reminded companies of their obligation to pay their Christian workers the 13th month salary, which they are entitled to by regulation.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
High efficiency vital for entering free market
High efficiency vital for entering free market JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should reduce its high cost economy so as to enable its products to enter the free market system within the APEC member economies, say local economists.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Indonesia must better respect human rights: U.S.
Indonesia must better respect human rights: U.S. JAKARTA (JP): U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher said yesterday that better respect for human rights is a fundamental part of American foreign policy on Indonesia.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Flood warning sounded
Flood warning sounded PEKANBARU, Riau: With the coming of the rainy season, Kampar regent Saleh Jasit has warned people living along the Kampar River to stay alert against possible flash floods.Saleh said a number of areas in his regency have already been affected by flood, although not bad ones,...
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
OPEC to work for oil price of $16-$19
OPEC to work for oil price of $16-$19 JAKARTA (JP): Ministers of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) expect to determine a production ceiling aimed at achieving sales prices of between US$16 to $19 a barrel in their 97th meeting in Bali next week.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
The message, loud and clear
The message, loud and clear There is, we think, a strategic reason why the APEC economic leaders went to such length in their Bogor declaration to elaborate the thoughts and rationale underlying their agreement on free and open trade and investment in the region and the phases and principles in...
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
RI, U.S. sign agreements on $40b projects
RI, U.S. sign agreements on $40b projects JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and the United States marked a historic step towards greater business cooperation yesterday by concluding 17 agreements and memorandums of understanding involving total investments of US$40 billion.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Hillary Rodham Clinton inspects Jakarta kampong
Hillary Rodham Clinton inspects Jakarta kampong JAKARTA (JP): A magic wand was waved over Pasar Manggis district in Setiabudi area in southern Jakarta when Hillary Rodham Clinton came for a visit yesterday.Everything was spic and span.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Traffic jam
Traffic jamFrom NeracaThe traffic at Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, has improved after the area was rid of vendors. But now the traffic jam occurs at Lenteng Agung, still in South Jakarta. The great number of cars coming from Depok causes the congestion, beginning at Pancasila University to Jl.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Napan Group acquires foreign plantation firm
Napan Group acquires foreign plantation firm JAKARTA (JP): PT Pan London Sumatra Plantation (PLSP), an affiliate of the Napan Group, acquired the North Sumatra plantation firm PT PP London Sumatra Indonesia (Lonsum) from Harrisons and Crosfield Holding BV for US$183.5 million yesterday.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Two missing at sea
Two missing at sea TERNATE, Maluku: A passenger and a crew member of KM Putra Indah IV vessel which capsized in northern Maluku waters last week were still not accounted for by yesterday.The ship capsized after crashing with the passenger liner KM Ciremai belonging to the state-owned shipping firm...
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Australia says it has least to do for trade target
Australia says it has least to do for trade target CANBERRA (Reuter): Australia will probably need to pull down fewer trade barriers than any other country aiming for free trade in the Asia-Pacific region, the government said yesterday.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Officials meet on traffic order areas
Officials meet on traffic order areas Officers from related institutions will meet today at city police headquarters to discuss the strict enforcement of traffic regulations in selected areas of the city.Head of the City Police Traffic Investigation Unit Lt. Col. Herman S.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Court ruling over Jl. Sabang land criticized
Court ruling over Jl. Sabang land criticized JAKARTA (JP): A prominent lawyer criticized the recent decision by the Supreme Court on the land dispute on Jl. Agus Salim in Central Jakarta because it ignored existing principles of trade jurisprudence.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Get first row seat at Clinton's press meeting
Get first row seat at Clinton's press meetingBy Endy Bayuni JAKARTA (JP): Attending a press briefing by a U.S. president is a quite an experience for non-American journalists not accustomed to the White House tradition.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Unauthorized brokers arrested
Unauthorized brokers arrested City Police arrested three women and eight men, believed to be acting as unauthorized brokers for processing driver's licenses, at police headquarters yesterday morning.Head of the internal affair division of the City Police, Lt. Col.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices rose slightly on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday in active trading after losing ground last week.The broad-based Composite Index closed 0.76 points higher at 514.14 yesterday from 513.38 on Friday.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Seirawan replaces Smyslov to play Utut
Seirawan replaces Smyslov to play Utut JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one chess player Utut Adianto will challenge American grand master Yasser Seirawan instead of playing former world champion Vassily Smyslov.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Pillory is next best to death for rapists
Pillory is next best to death for rapists JAKARTA (JP): The chairperson of the Indonesian Women's Congress (Kowani) supports to idea of pillorying rapists by broadcasting their photographs on television.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Electricity tariffs (2)
Electricity tariffs (2)From RepublikaThe government is going to raise the price of electricity. This is a great concern to the common people. The rich will not be affected by the increase and the producers will automatically adjust the prices of their products.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Religious tolerance
Religious tolerance As a non-Moslem visitor to, and an Australian expatriate in this country for many years, I have great affection for Indonesia and its people, warts and all. One of its greatest attributes is it's truly religious tolerance, which should be a model to the many other countries...
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Guntur residents refuse to move
Guntur residents refuse to move Hundreds of residents of the Guntur district in South Jakarta have rejected an offer of Rp 800,000 (US$367) per square meter from developer PT IC for the appropriation of their two hectare plots of land.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Telephone needed
Telephone neededFrom JayakartaWe, the residents of the Pondok Sarana Karya apartment complex, Pondok Bambu, East Jakarta, request that PT Telkom install more public telephones in the area. We need a telephone unit that can be operated with Rp 100 coins instead of Rp 50, as the latter has become...
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Public warned of co-opted press
Public warned of co-opted press JAKARTA (JP): Three prominent Indonesian scholars are warning the public to beware of passively accepting everything they read in news publications because some of them may have been co-opted by vested interests.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Dili life slowly returns to normal after rioting
Dili life slowly returns to normal after rioting DILI, East Timor (JP): Life in the East Timor capital slowly returned to normal yesterday with people reporting for work and shops opening after three days of tension and rioting.East Timor Police Chief Col.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Death toll from Philippines' quake recorded at 65
Death toll from Philippines' quake recorded at 65 CALAPAN, Philippines (Reuter): Filipino rescuers yesterday found the bodies of three more young children killed by an earthquake and tidal wave as they slept.The discovery took the death toll from Tuesday's quake to at least 65.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Protesters want U.S. to help solve Timor issue
Protesters want U.S. to help solve Timor issue JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-nine East Timorese students who have holed up at the U.S. embassy compound since Saturday said yesterday that they want the United States to take "real action" to help solve problems in East Timor.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
Indonesia against abortion
Indonesia against abortionFrom Sinar PagiA world conference was held recently to debate, among other things, the issue of abortion. The Mexican film serial Test Tube Mother was aired on one of the TV stations at the same time.
Thu, 17 Nov 1994
6-a-side soccer meet in Ragunan
6-a-side soccer meet in Ragunan JAKARTA (JP): A total of 24 teams will take part in a one-day, six-a-side soccer tournament at the Ragunan stadium, South Jakarta, on Saturday, Dutch F.C. Knudde, the organizing club, announced yesterday.