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Fri, 11 Nov 1994
APEC: Between optimism and pessimism
APEC: Between optimism and pessimismBy Bob S. Hadiwinata BANDUNG (JP): The meeting of 18 world leaders in Bogor on Nov. 15 is pivotal in that it serves as a test case on how far the Asia-Pacific countries are willing to go in setting up order under increasingly cut-throat global economic conditions.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994
Garbage fee collection
Garbage fee collection In the first ten months of this year, garbage fee collections in West Jakarta reached only Rp 365 million (US$168,000), far below the target of Rp 1.5 billion, an official said.Zainal Husein, head of the mayoralty's sanitary office, told the Antara news agency that the fee...
Fri, 11 Nov 1994
Workers demands met after 4-day strike
Workers demands met after 4-day strike JAKARTA (JP): After four days of striking, workers from PT Dunia Popular Textile, a textile and garment factory on Jl. Muara Karang in North Jakarta, had their demands met by the company's management yesterday.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994
KL lifts ban on travel to Jerusalem
KL lifts ban on travel to Jerusalem KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The authorities here said they would broaden a policy that had allowed only Moslems to visit Jerusalem to include followers of all religions, the local press reported yesterday.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994
Dizzying salaries
Dizzying salaries The Jakarta Post Nov. 4, 1994 issue reported on its first page that, in Singapore, government ministers' annual salaries would raise from S$600,000 to S$800,000. The Straits Times Nov.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994
RI's first plane makes its debut
RI's first plane makes its debut BANDUNG, West Java (JP): President Soeharto inaugurated the country's first domestically-designed medium-range commuter plane in a roll-out ceremony coinciding with the nationwide commemoration of Heroes Day yesterday.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994
More clean water in Sorong
More clean water in Sorong SORONG, Irian Jaya: A Rp 6 billion clean water facility project is now under construction here.Antara news agency reported that the project is financed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).
Fri, 11 Nov 1994
Hillary Clinton to visit C. Java
Hillary Clinton to visit C. Java It is now almost confirmed that U.S. First Lady Hillary Clinton will be traveling to Central Java., while her husband gets down to APEC business.Mrs. Clinton is expected in Yogyakarta where she will visit a state primary school and then go to nearby Muntilan where...
Fri, 11 Nov 1994
What does Indonesia get out of the APEC forum?
What does Indonesia get out of the APEC forum? JAKARTA (JP): Behind the glamor of the international publicity for chairing the APEC and its conferences, what does Indonesia get out of the forum?That appears to be the question which many laymen, and some politicians, are asking nowadays as the APEC...
Fri, 11 Nov 1994
The close friend of 'Si Doel' goes home
The close friend of 'Si Doel' goes home JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian born Nand Kumar, 30, whose employment as a supporting actor in the local television serial Si Doel Anak Sekolahan (Doel, the School Boy) was against the Indonesian Labor Law, returned to his homeland last night.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994
Free trade must not sacrifice the poor: NGOs
Free trade must not sacrifice the poor: NGOsBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): A regional free trade zone in the Asia Pacific region is okay but not at the expense of marginal groups, such as workers and the poor people, says a spokesman for a forum of Indonesian non-government organizations (NG0s).
Fri, 11 Nov 1994
Jakarta beautified for APEC
Jakarta beautified for APECFrom NeracaJakarta is being beautified to welcome the APEC meeting scheduled for Nov. 14-15, 1994. Richly decorative banners and colorful flowers are strategically placed along major roads of the city.
Fri, 11 Nov 1994
U.S., Japan agree to new car, glass talks
U.S., Japan agree to new car, glass talks JAKARTA (Reuter): The United States and Japan agreed here yesterday to resume talks aimed at opening Tokyo's prized car market and decided to try again to strike a long-awaited glass deal.U.S.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Amoco to make PTA in KL
Amoco to make PTA in KL KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): U.S.-based Amoco Corp. said yesterday it was investing US$380 million in Malaysia to make a raw material for polyester.Amoco's purified terephthalic acid (PTA) plant, to be built in Kuantan, central Pahang state, will have a production capacity of 500,000...
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Ramos shows support for workers in KL
Ramos shows support for workers in KL MANILA (Agencies): President Fidel Ramos yesterday leapt to the support of Filipino migrant workers arrested in Malaysia and ordered Foreign Secretary Roberto Romulo to take up measures to protect them with the Malaysian government.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
New buses presented for APEC
New buses presented for APEC JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto yesterday presented 105 buses to be used by delegates of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, participants of the APEC Ladies' Program and to carry the delegations' luggage.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Bus driver scolded by his boss
Bus driver scolded by his boss Don't tell on your boss in front of his boss because you're sure to lose.A non-air conditioned bus driver learned this yesterday when he tried his luck with Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto during a launching ceremony of luxury buses for delegates of the...
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
McDonald's to pay music royalties
McDonald's to pay music royalties McDonald's Indonesia, a franchisee of the American fast food restaurant, has signed a cooperation agreement with Yayasan Karya Cipta Indonesia (YKCI) to pay the copy rights for all songs played in their 24 outlets in Indonesia.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Japan aims to build a new image at APEC
Japan aims to build a new image at APECBy Eugene Moosa TOKYO (Reuter): Japan seems to have only one goal at the 18- member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum later this week -- to shed its image as a fence-sitter in efforts to build a free trade zone in the region.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Souvenir shop doing well
Souvenir shop doing well A souvenir shop selling APEC memorabilia to delegates is reporting brisk business, although the APEC conference proper has barely started.Keyrings bearing the APEC logo are sold out and the APEC pens could also disappear from the shop's stand at the APEC media center soon.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Jakarta's top hotels get the APEC bug
Jakarta's top hotels get the APEC bugBy Lenah Susianty & Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): Renovating suites, adding new wings and tending to health and food inspections are just a few of the things the star-rated hotels have had to busy themselves with in order to prove they are good enough to...
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Service at airport can be improved
Service at airport can be improved As a frequent visitor to Indonesia and therefore a frequent user of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport I feel that there are many improvements that can be made at minimal cost that would improve the airport and give a much better impression of Indonesia to the...
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Tamara, Chinatrust tie up
Tamara, Chinatrust tie up JAKARTA (JP): Tamara Bank and Chinatrust Commercial Bank of Taiwan will soon establish a joint venture bank in Indonesia to tap the growing business ties between the two countries.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Restauranteurs target local market
Restauranteurs target local market JAKARTA (JP): In this area of emerging markets and appetites, the needs of certain restaurant enthusiasts tend to go unnoticed. Luxury hotels and five-star restaurants continue to spring up in Jakarta, catering to the palates and pocketbooks of a chosen few.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Korean companies gear up investments in Indonesia
Korean companies gear up investments in IndonesiaBy Hendarsyah Tarmizi SEOUL (JP): Four major South Korean companies are gearing up to take advantage of low labor costs and the growing domestic market in Indonesia by furthering their investments in the country.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Guards protest over suspension
Guards protest over suspension Five security guards from PT Sucaco on Jl. Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta, filed a complaint with the City Council over the suspension of their coordinator.Dodi Kusnadi, the coordinator, was suspended one hour after he walked out of a meeting with the president director...
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Japanese govt supports Soeharto's initiative
Japanese govt supports Soeharto's initiative JAKARTA (JP): Japanese Ambassador to Indonesia Taizo Watanabe is confident that Tuesday's APEC leaders meeting in Bogor will be a milestone in advancing further economic development in the Asia Pacific region.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Foreign investment, technology transfer
Foreign investment, technology transfer Foreign investment has been more than just a catalyst for economic growth and integration in the Asia Pacific region. It has also become the driving force behind the increasing migration across national borders of "high-skilled" workers and technology,...
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
U.S. defends its stance on investment code
U.S. defends its stance on investment code JAKARTA (JP): The United States has insisted that its opposition to an investment code discussed on Tuesday is for the future good of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Tommy pays Rp 251 billion debt to clove farmers
Tommy pays Rp 251 billion debt to clove farmersBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): It could be considered the most flamboyant odyssey of debt paying ever undertaken in this country.Hutomo Mandala Putra, the youngest son of President Soeharto, who is better known as Tommy, invited 50 people aboard...
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Mexico-S'pore tax pact
Mexico-S'pore tax pact SINGAPORE (AFP): Mexico and Singapore signed yesterday a tax agreement to promote bilateral trade and investment, and the exchange of expertise, officials said.The agreement was signed by the Mexican Secretary for External Relations, Manuel Tello and Singapore's Finance...
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
S'pore worries over shift in trade strategies
S'pore worries over shift in trade strategies SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore is worried that multinationals may be looking elsewhere to set up shop in Asia due to rising costs in Singapore, according to a report here yesterday.
Thu, 10 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, 10 Nov 1994
China urges flexibility on free trade
China urges flexibility on free trade SINGAPORE (Agencies): China used the second day of a visit by its president to Singapore yesterday to plug a "flexible" approach towards liberalized regional trade and to enhance ties with this prosperous city state, a major investor in the Middle Kingdom.
Thu, 10 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 Woman's World 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...
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Exiled Fretilin members to meet with Soeharto soon
Exiled Fretilin members to meet with Soeharto soon JAKARTA (JP): A group of East Timorese, in exile opposing the integration of their homeland with Indonesia, will soon meet with President Soeharto to thank him for his efforts to develop the territory, an official says.F.X.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Should ASEAN endorse free trade plan?
Should ASEAN endorse free trade plan?By Makmur Keliat JAKARTA (JP): Where is APEC headed? For some, such as the recent proposal submitted by the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) indicates, APEC is expected to be something more than merely a consultative forum projected as a free trade area.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Another labor activist jailed
Another labor activist jailed MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Medan state court yesterday sentenced Soniman Lafau, the vice chairman of the Medan chapter of the Indonesian Welfare Labor Union (SBSI), to nine months in jail after convicting him of inciting violence.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
APEC set to expand secretariat
APEC set to expand secretariat JAKARTA (JP): The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum is set to revamp its secretariat in Singapore to support its expanding activities.Indonesia's Wisber Loeis, the chairman of the Senior Officials Meeting (SOM), told journalists here yesterday that a task...
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Leaping into high tech
Leaping into high tech Indonesia, a nation with a per capita income of less than $700, leaps into high technology today when President Soeharto, currently chairman of the 18-member APEC and 108-country Non- Aligned Movement, unveils Indonesia's first domestically designed and produced medium-range...
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Indonesia to name team for bridge meet
Indonesia to name team for bridge meet JAKARTA (JP): Five best pairs from the National Bridge Invitational tournament due to start today will represent Indonesia for the Far East Bridge Federation Championship (FEBFC) next year.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Buses for delegates
Buses for delegates The APEC forum delegates do not need to worry about how to get to the Jakarta Convention Center from their hotels. The hospitality committee is providing shuttle buses to and from the eight designated hotels.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Soesilo to open Cilacap airport
Soesilo to open Cilacap airport SEMARANG, Central Java: Coordinating Minister of Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman is scheduled to officially open the newly renovated Tunggulwulung airport in Cilacap, on Nov. 18.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Hindarto's idea on public order violators opposed
Hindarto's idea on public order violators opposed JAKARTA (JP): City Council Speaker M.H. Ritonga opposes a proposal suggesting that violators of public order regulations be ostracized from society."I think it is not proper to impose such a penalty on violators as it is against their human rights.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
City continues public order operation for APEC
City continues public order operation for APEC JAKARTA (JP): The city administration continues in its operation to sweep sidewalk and street vendors, street singers, hookers and transvestites from major roads during the current meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Chile to act as bridge for APEC, S. America
Chile to act as bridge for APEC, S. America SANTIAGO (Reuter): Chile hopes to strengthen its role as an Asian bridge to South America through its membership in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, President Eduardo Frei said on Tuesday.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
`Dili veterans' cover APEC
`Dili veterans' cover APEC Two U.S.-based journalists who were present during the tragic incident in the East Timor capital of Dili in November 1991 will return to Indonesia this week to cover the APEC meetings.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Reflections on the law
Reflections on the law As a symbol, the goddess of justice is often depicted as a blindfolded woman. This conveys the principle that justice should be applied without discrimination.This symbolism comes to mind upon consideration of two cases which are attracting the public's attention at present.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Photo and woman pilgrims
Photo and woman pilgrimsFrom PelitaAccording to the government's regulation, the photo for the passport of a female haj pilgrim should show the hair and the ears. This is not relevant to the condition of the female haj pilgrim.We request the government review this regulation.
Thu, 10 Nov 1994
Australia, Thailand tense over Khmer Rouge
Australia, Thailand tense over Khmer RougeBy Patrick Lescot BANGKOK (AFP): Tension has risen between two of the most important players in the Cambodian crisis ahead of the Asia- Pacific summit next week, after Canberra charged Bangkok with harboring leaders of the outlawed Khmer Rouge.