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Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Sritex to tackle problems after debt restructuring
Sritex to tackle problems after debt restructuring JAKARTA (JP): Debt-ridden textile company PT Sritex is expected to overcome its non-performing debt problems within a year of debt restructuring.The president of state-owned Bank Dagang Negara (BDN), Subagyo Karsono, told journalists the company...
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
House members wary of APEC moving too fast
House members wary of APEC moving too fastBy Pandaya JAKARTA (JP): A number of Indonesian legislators are warning the government against pushing the idea of a free trade area in the Asia Pacific area, pointing out that the nation needs to do some housekeeping first.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
The importance of APEC in the region
The importance of APEC in the regionBy Hadi Soesastro JAKARTA (JP): Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation is a major experiment and it should be seen as such. A failure to appreciate this could jeopardize the still fragile process of community building in the Asia Pacific region.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Can Bogor carve a niche in history books after APEC?
Can Bogor carve a niche in history books after APEC? JAKARTA (JP): The city of Bogor, about one hour's drive from here, is set to play host to a major international event this month -- the gathering of leaders from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
PECC a unique partnership in Asia-Pacific economies
PECC a unique partnership in Asia-Pacific economies JAKARTA (JP): The Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC) is a unique partnership of business, government and research representatives from 22 Asia-Pacific economies.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Rain city gets ready for big meeting
Rain city gets ready for big meetingBy Hidayat Jati BOGOR (JP): This scenic Indonesian city of rain will make its mark in world history once again as it gets ready for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting on Nov.15.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
RI urging to narrow disparity among members
RI urging to narrow disparity among members JAKARTA (JP): As the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum moves to further liberalize trade within the Asia-Pacific region, Indonesia is calling on the advanced and industrialized countries to help narrow the disparity between the rich and poor...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Grady set to win Tugu Pratama golf
Grady set to win Tugu Pratama golf JAKARTA (JP): Australian Wayne Grady is set to regain the Tugu Pratama PGA Championship title he won last year when a field of about 90 golfers tee-off today at Bumi Serpong Damai in Tangerang near here.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
APEC trade liberalization: Towards open regionalism
APEC trade liberalization: Towards open regionalismBy Ippei Yamazawa TOKYO (JP): At the informal Leaders Meeting in Bogor it is expected that the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders will announce a bold trade liberalization program for the APEC member economies.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
World economics, politics taking opposite directions
World economics, politics taking opposite directions JAKARTA (JP): Economic and political trends are leading towards contradictory ends, Henry A. Kissinger, a former U.S. secretary of state, said here yesterday.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Trade facilitation in APEC
Trade facilitation in APECBy Mari Pangestu JAKARTA (JP): The recent reports and emphasis of late on the progress of APEC have focused on the more "meaty" subject of trade liberalization. Since the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) announced their recommendations for achieving trade liberalization in the...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Rights commission opens as usual
Rights commission opens as usual The show must go on at Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights despite the series of APEC meetings and other international events scheduled between Nov. 3 and 15.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Sports achievements
Sports achievementsFrom Media IndonesiaWe are not very happy with the achievements of our sports teams in the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima, Japan. Three of the gold medals won by the Indonesian team were from Badminton event. We are disappointed because they lost in the women's singles.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Ramos to meet Kim, then Clinton
Ramos to meet Kim, then Clinton MANILA (Reuter): President Fidel Ramos will seek wider access for Philippine farm products when he meets South Korean President Kim Young-sam in Manila this week, officials said yesterday.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Asian stocks mostly weaker ahead of U.S. elections
Asian stocks mostly weaker ahead of U.S. elections HONG KONG (Reuter): Asian stocks were mostly weaker yesterday with investors' attention focused on the United States where an imminent rise in interest rates and mid-term elections are causing market jitters.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Tigers on brink of extinction
Tigers on brink of extinction BENGKULU, Southern Sumatra: The population of Sumatran tigers (Pathera Tigris Sumatrae) has sharply declined over the last 10 years.It is feared they will be completely extinct in the coming 10 years.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Jakarta Convention Center no stranger to big events
Jakarta Convention Center no stranger to big eventsBy Lenah Susianty JAKARTA (JP): According to Javanese legend, knight Bandung Bondowoso built 1,000 temples in a single night to win the heart of the beautiful Loro Jonggrang,In Indonesia's contemporary history, PT Indobuilco constructed the...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Demands for low cost houses far outweights current supply
Demands for low cost houses far outweights current supply JAKARTA (JP): Low cost apartments built on Jl. Penjernihan, Central Jakarta, by PT Kuningan Persada are being swamped by potential buyers.Prita Kartika, the apartment building's project architect, said yesterday, "The number of buyers who...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Business meeting planned
Business meeting planned JAKARTA (JP): Humpuss Group, a widely diversified conglomerate, has organized a business meeting next week to explore ways to enhance cooperation and exploit business opportunities within the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) area.The Nov.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
S. Korea's Kim to make state visit
S. Korea's Kim to make state visit JAKARTA (JP): South Korean President Kim Young-sam is expected to arrive Saturday afternoon for a two-day state visit before attending the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting in Bogor next Tuesday.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
High inflation rate
High inflation rate The inflation rate last month was considerably high and it is feared that we could end up with a two digit inflation rate by the turn of the year.That is the reason why President Soeharto summoned a number of ministers recently, to see what they can do to stop the pace of...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Supreme Court criticized for changing ruling
Supreme Court criticized for changing ruling JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court's decision to reverse its own ruling on the Kedung Ombo land dispute is coming under fire from prominent experts in law and public figures.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: AwardsTOURISM AWARDS: Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication Joop Ave presents the Adikarya Award to Stanley Allison (left) for his dedication to the development of tourism in Indonesia. The award was presented recently at the commemoration of Hari Bhakti Parpostel l994.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Fire razes seven houses
Fire razes seven houses Seven houses located just behind the Italian Embassy on Jl. Pasuruan, Central Jakarta, went up in flames on Monday.Witnesses said an electric short circuit is believed to have caused the fire.They said the fire broke out at 9.30 pm on Monday from house No.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Leave the birds alone
Leave the birds aloneFrom Suara KaryaIt's unfortunate that many trees growing in Bandung city, West Java, in the 1960s and 1970s have vanished. And at the same time many bird species are no longer seen.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Open forum to discuss APEC future path
Open forum to discuss APEC future path JAKARTA (JP): Economists, businessmen, scholars and officials will gather at a one-day open discussion at the Dai-Ichi Hotel here on Nov.14 to discuss the future direction of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
City Hall won't be closed during APEC
City Hall won't be closed during APEC Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday City Hall will be open and that some of its personnel will be on the job during the Nov. 14 and 15 holiday.The two-day holiday was declared by the government on Monday in an effort to ease traffic jams during the APEC...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Humpuss, Detroit sign agreement
Humpuss, Detroit sign agreement JAKARTA (JP): After nearly 12 months of negotiations, a U.S. heavy-duty diesel engine manufacturer, Detroit Diesel Corporation, yesterday appointed an affiliate of the Humpuss Group to act as its sole distributor in Indonesia.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Soeharto goes over fine details of Bogor meeting
Soeharto goes over fine details of Bogor meeting BOGOR, West Java (JP): President Soeharto went thoroughly over the details of next week's APEC leadership meeting at the Bogor Presidential Palace once again yesterday, checking on even the smallest details to ensure perfection.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Indonesian society in Buchori's eyes
Indonesian society in Buchori's eyes M. Buchori, Sketches of Indonesian Society, Jakarta The Jakarta Post and IKIP Muhammadiyah Jakarta Press November 1994. 176 pages. JAKARTA (JP): This book, a collection of essays previously published in The Jakarta Post daily, is absolutely enjoyable to read.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
KL anxious about RI commitment
KL anxious about RI commitment KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Developed nations should honor the promise made more than two years ago to help developing countries sustain the environment, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
TV Today
TV TodayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Prince Valliant 3:05 Music 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music Contest: Asia Bagus 8:05...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Bootleggers invade dry Brunei
Bootleggers invade dry Brunei BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (Reuter): Bootleggers are invading the tiny Moslem sultanate of Brunei which maintains a strict ban on alcohol, customs officials said yesterday.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
RI sends aid to Afghanistan
RI sends aid to Afghanistan JAKARTA: Indonesia will send 80 tons of medical supplies to Afghanistan for the thousands of war victims now being treated at hospitals in the war-torn country.The medical supplies will be delivered by a Hercules C-130 plane which is scheduled to leave here for Kabul...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
PSSI asks for rematch in Winners
PSSI asks for rematch in Winners JAKARTA (JP): The All-Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) submitted an appeal yesterday to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), concerning the disqualification of Bali-based Gelora Dewata from the Asian Cup Winners Cup quarterfinals for administrative...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
SMEs tables
SMEs tables The role of SMEs in selected Asian Economies Country Number of SMEs SMEs as % of % employed (thousand) all enterprises by SMEs -------------------------------------------- PRC m# 500 98% # 70% Korea m 68 96% 63% Chinese Taipei m 155 96% 79% Indonesia 105 97% 42% Thailand 102 98% 74%...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Free trade proposal reviewed
Free trade proposal reviewed JAKARTA (JP): Senior officials of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum yesterday reviewed a task force proposal calling for trade liberalization in the region by 2020.
Wed, 09 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.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
More pages for newspapers
More pages for newspapers Journalists, eat your hearts out. While most Jakartans enjoy the extended weekend, a number of newspapers in Indonesia will be raising their pages for the APEC coverage, which means more work.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Govt promises to cure cement trading network
Govt promises to cure cement trading network JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad announced here yesterday the government plans to abolish the widely criticized cement marketing system.The minister said the order to review the cement marketing system came directly from President...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Scholar M. Buchori announces his plan to join PDI
Scholar M. Buchori announces his plan to join PDI JAKARTA (JP): A renowned Moslem scholar and former government researcher, Dr. Mochtar Buchori, made a surprise maneuver yesterday when he announced his plans to join the minority Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Investment facilitation in the Asia-Pacific region
Investment facilitation in the Asia-Pacific regionBy Bijit Bora SYDNEY (JP): Foreign investment has been a catalyst for economic growth and integration in the Asia Pacific region. Yet there has been a lack of a formal multilateral mechanism.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
The Kedungombo decision
The Kedungombo decision The joy of the 34 Kedungombo farmers, who won a legal battle against the Central Java provincial government last July, has turned out to be short-lived. Only three months. The other day, in a very surprising decision, the Supreme Court announced that it had annulled its own...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Who says calls are costly?
Who says calls are costly? Anyone suggesting that phone calls in Indonesia are among the most expensive in the world should look again, at least during the APEC meetings.The state owned PT Telkom is giving a 25 percent discount on all phone calls made from any of its kiosks in Bogor in the run up...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Minimum wages to rise as of April: Abdul Latief
Minimum wages to rise as of April: Abdul Latief JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief announced yesterday the government will raise wages by an average of ten percent next April.Speaking to reporters after a meeting with President Soeharto, Latief said wage increases will be adjusted to...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Share of Exports and Imports with PECC countries (as a % of total)
Share of Exports and Imports with PECC countries (as a % of total) Exports to PECC Imports from PECC 1970 1991 1992 1970 1991 1992 ------------------------------------ World 33.0 40.1 40.9 36.2 42.1 42.9 PECC 57.0 68.6 69.7 62.0 70.0 70.4 Australia 61.1 76.1 73.1 60.0 69.5 66.2 Brunei D. 99.5 87.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Lamhot will fight in world championship
Lamhot will fight in world championship JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) junior bantamweight title holder Lamhot Simamora has the chance to fight in a world championship on Dec. 17 here after months of desperate waiting.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
Police seize 174,7 kg drugs
Police seize 174,7 kg drugs PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Police have seized 174,7 kilograms of dried marijuana and arrested 48 alleged drug traffickers in 21 smuggling cases from Jan.1 to Nov. 6.Muas Musa, spokesman from Sumatra's South Division Police said that the latest foiled drug smuggling...
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
APEC album
APEC albumPhoto A: NancyJP/kodU.S. STAND: Nancy Adams, head of the U.S. delegation, explains Washington's position on various issues during a break of the APEC senior officials meeting. The U.S. has been at odds over APEC's issue of investment principles.
Wed, 09 Nov 1994
APEC: development and prospects for economic ties
APEC: development and prospects for economic tiesBy Wisber Loeis JAKARTA (JP): The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum was formed in 1989 as a very loose and informal dialog group. It has since become the primary regional vehicle for promoting trade and practical economic cooperation.