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Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Police closer to disclosing murder case of Sembiring
Police closer to disclosing murder case of Sembiring JAKARTA (JP): Police announced that they have identified the gang members who allegedly killed ex-convict Johny Sembiring."We've come closer to disclosing the case.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Night transportation
Night transportationFrom JayakartaAs a Jakarta resident, I was really happy when newspaper reports said that the city administration confirmed its plan to operate public transport at night. It is because currently the number of public buses which operate late at night is limited, including the...
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Port seeks ADB loan
Port seeks ADB loan JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned seaport company, PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III, has asked the Asian Development Bank for a loan of Rp 200 billion (US$92.46 million) to build several facilities at the Tanjung Perak port in Surabaya, East Java.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Yayuk-Sabatini match may be just a dream
Yayuk-Sabatini match may be just a dream JAKARTA (JP): A planned exhibition match between superstar Gabriela Sabatini of Argentina and Indonesia's top player Yayuk Basuki is dangling in the balance.Yayuk, whose Women Tennis Association ranking has risen to 28, is scheduled to play Sabatini in...
Fri, 02 Sep 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 12:30 a.m.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
No price war among retail outlet businesses, AP3I says
No price war among retail outlet businesses, AP3I says JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Retailers Association (AP3I) is stating that there is no price war among retail outlet businesses in the Greater Jakarta area."There is no price war," said J.A.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Diarrhea kills 26 people
Diarrhea kills 26 people JAMBI, Jambi: At least 26 people have been killed by outbreaks of diarrhea in 14 villages in the coastal Tanjung Jabung regency during the last three months, the Antara news agency reported.
Fri, 02 Sep 1994
Positive action
Positive actionFrom SinarI notice many positive things in the measures taken by Jakarta Military Commander Major Gen. Hendropriyono, in his efforts to enthusiastically overcome all forms of injustice, which is of great concern to the society.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Abdurrahman breaks glasses
Abdurrahman breaks glasses SURABAYA: Abdurrahman Wahid, the chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Moslem movement and leader of the Forum for Democracy, was forced to cancel a seminar appearance at the last minute on Tuesday because he broke his glasses.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
New deregulatory measures planned
New deregulatory measures planned JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo said here yesterday that the government is preparing new deregulatory measures to improve the business climate and industrial efficiency in the country.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Wanted rapist of night bus passenger captured
Wanted rapist of night bus passenger captured JAKARTA (JP): Police on Tuesday evening arrested a man believed to have participated in a gang rape on a hitchhiker last week in front of the Indonesian Christian University (UKI) in Cawang, East Jakarta.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Al Arqam meets Malaysian official in Chiang Mai
Al Arqam meets Malaysian official in Chiang Mai CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AFP): A Malaysian official had a brief meeting with members of the controversial Al Arqam Moslem sect in Chiang Mai yesterday in a bid to ease tensions, a sect official said here.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Telkom charts own strategy for human resources management
Telkom charts own strategy for human resources management PT Telekomunasi Indonesia's commitment to human resources development is evident from the moment one steps into the elevators at its headquarters in Jakarta.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
KFC appoints new french fries supplier
KFC appoints new french fries supplier JAKARTA (JP): PT Fast Food Indonesia, the franchisee of Kentucky Fried Chicken in Indonesia, has appointed PT Sekar Bumi, a private frozen food company, as the sole supplier of french fries.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
U.S. makes last minute check on Indonesian labor
U.S. makes last minute check on Indonesian labor JAKARTA (JP): The United States is currently making a last minute check on the condition of Indonesian workers, which is crucial in deciding whether or not to continue granting trade privileges to Jakarta.A team from the U.S.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Jakarta-Cirebon bus fare
Jakarta-Cirebon bus fareFrom KompasOn behalf of myself and my friends from the low income bracket I would like to draw the attention of the authorities to the indiscriminate bus fares imposed on us who are regular Jakarta- Cirebon commuters.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Five firms, one institution win management awards
Five firms, one institution win management awards JAKARTA (JP): Five private companies and the National Family Planning Board (BKKBN) won management awards last night from the Manila-based Asian Institute of Management and the Hong Kong- based Far Eastern Economic Review magazine.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Say it more often with letters
Say it more often with letters JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians aren't writing enough, an official of the Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication says.Director of Post Marsoedi said the 294.3 million letters handled by the post office during the first semester of 1994 is still a meager amount...
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
YKCI may sue 3 entertainment firms
YKCI may sue 3 entertainment firms JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia Creative Arts Foundation (YKCI) is considering suing three businessmen in the entertainment industry because they are refusing to pay royalties for the music they use for commercial purposes.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Ticket for Utut to Grand Prix PCA
Ticket for Utut to Grand Prix PCA JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's leading chess wizard Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto secured a ticket to the Grand Prix PCA professional chess tourney next Monday in London after scoring the third place at the Lloyd Bank Masters on Tuesday.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Seven nabbed for trying to bribe police officers
Seven nabbed for trying to bribe police officers JAKARTA (JP): Police announced yesterday that they have collared seven people, including four traffic violators, for attempting to bribe officers on duty."Don't ever bribe traffic police anymore.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
GATT promises better dispute settlement
GATT promises better dispute settlement JAKARTA (JP): The new principles of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which will take effect early next year, promise more hope for developing nations in negotiating trade disputes with industrial countries, Coordinating Minister for Industry...
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Deal on chemical project
Deal on chemical project SINGAPORE (AFP): A German company, UHDE GmbH, and Singapore's Sembawang Projects Engineering Company Pte. Ltd. (SEMPEC) have been jointly awarded a US$60 million contract to build a hydrogen peroxide plant in Indonesia, it was announced here.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Limited number of doctors accepted as civil servants
Limited number of doctors accepted as civil servants JAKARTA (JP): More than 2,000 doctors who have dedicated their services to the public were denied entry into the civil service when the Ministry of Health limited recruitment to 300 this year.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
APEC wants free trade in 2020
APEC wants free trade in 2020 JAKARTA (JP): A special task force of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum yesterday handed President Soeharto their report which calls for establishing an Asia- Pacific free trade region by the year 2020.C.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
One-way traffic create problems
One-way traffic create problems Deputy Governor for Economic and Development Tubagus M. Rais has said that the one-way traffic policy, which was introduced in some areas in the city to alleviate traffic congestions, has failed."It even creates new problems," Rais said yesterday.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Rhino couples sent home
Rhino couples sent home BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Several Sumatran rhinoceros couples will soon be returned from Britain to their original habitat in southern Sumatra because they failed to produce any offspring.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Cases of irregularities involving Rp 8.65 billion reported
Cases of irregularities involving Rp 8.65 billion reported JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications yesterday reported several cases of irregularities in the state-run companies under its supervision, which happened over the last 18 years and involves Rp 8.65 billion (US$7.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Limited access for foreign players in Indonesia league
Limited access for foreign players in Indonesia league JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesia Football Federation (PSSI) will only give foreign players limited access to Liga Indonesia, the country's brand new soccer league, at least for this season, an official says.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Indonesia rejects abortion
Indonesia rejects abortion The issue of abortion continues to draw attention and provoke public debate. Abortion deals with a fundamental matter, human lives. Even though Indonesia is carrying out a family planning program, it strongly rejects abortion as a family planning method.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
RI to set up national information infrastructure
RI to set up national information infrastructure JAKARTA (JP): Professionals, academic experts and executives of private and state-owned companies are expected to cooperate in establishing a high-tech information infrastructure to improve competitiveness of Indonesian businesses, an executive says.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Japan gets regional support for UN bid
Japan gets regional support for UN bid TOKYO (AFP): Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama received near unanimous support for Tokyo's bid to join the UN Security Council during his recent tour Asian tour, but the question is far from resolved at home.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Talks on victims' release to resume
Talks on victims' release to resume SULTAN KUDARAT, Philippines (AFP): Talks to free seven South Koreans held by Moslem rebels in the southern Philippines will resume Friday, negotiators said yesterday.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Management principles of Bank Bali appreciated
Management principles of Bank Bali appreciated Bank Bali must rank as one of Asia's most outstanding companies if its tally of Asian Management Awards is considered a gauge of excellence.This year's awards for People Development and Information Technology join honors for Financial Management in...
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Producers moan about high tariffs on plastic materials
Producers moan about high tariffs on plastic materials JAKARTA (JP): Plastics producers yesterday spoke out against high tariff protection for materials which has led to substantial increases in production costs.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Tarzan 3:05 Children's Creativity 3:30 TV Series: Gunsmoke 4:30 Scouts Program 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: Meniti...
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Workers, management stick to their guns
Workers, management stick to their guns JAKARTA (JP): Negotiations between the workers and management of PT Cometa Can Corp., a West Jakarta-based can factory, began yesterday, as the strike there entered its second day.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Prudent management lead firms to excellence
Prudent management lead firms to excellence It may come as a surprise to some that this year's two recipients of the Asian Management Awards from Indonesia in the category of Financial Management do not hail from the world of finance or banking.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Police break NGOs meeting
Police break NGOs meeting SURAKARTA: A meeting of 15 non-governmental organizations at the headquarters of the Yaphi Foundation was dispersed by police on Wednesday because it did not have authorities permission.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
`Attorney General's office not slow in handling Kanindo case'
`Attorney General's office not slow in handling Kanindo case' JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of the Attorney General's Office yesterday rejected the allegation that his office has been slow at investigating the debt scandal at the Kanindo textile company.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Cipulir fire still a mystery
Cipulir fire still a mystery Police were still at loss over the cause of fire which gutted the Cipulir Plaza in South Jakarta Monday.Lt. Col. Latief Rabar, a spokesman for City Police, said yesterday that the team from the national police headquarter's criminal laboratory was scheduled to begin...
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Rumors on bad debtors
Rumors on bad debtors We were encouraged by the central bank's (Bank Indonesia) announcement last April that it was conducting special examinations of problem banks and of companies suspected of being in trouble with servicing their debts.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
The 25-year-old `Trubus' has sizable circulation
The 25-year-old `Trubus' has sizable circulationBy Samsudin Berlian JAKARTA (JP): Once, it was recommended to close down but now, entering its 25th anniversary, the Trubus hobby and agricultural magazine enjoys a relatively sizable circulation and loyal readers.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Mahathir tells citizens to prevent man-made disasters
Mahathir tells citizens to prevent man-made disasters KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad urged citizens to shoulder greater responsibility for preventing man-made disasters as the nation celebrated its independence anniversary yesterday.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Design of Awards trophy based on history
Design of Awards trophy based on history The Asian Management Awards trophy presented to award recipients at last night's awards ceremony in Jakarta is designed and executed in glass by award-winning international artist Impy Pilapil.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Food producers told to affix `halal' label
Food producers told to affix `halal' label JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) yesterday appealed to all food, beverage and drug manufacturers to have their products labeled halal (permitted in Islam), to reassure their Moslem consumers.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
Govt to collect $11m in radio frequency fees
Govt to collect $11m in radio frequency fees JAKARTA (JP): The government will collect some Rp 24 billion (US$11 million) from private radio stations throughout the country for fees of frequency utilization rights (BHP), an official said.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
The Asian Management Awards Year IV
The Asian Management Awards Year IVBoard of Judges - Indonesia Drs Rachmat Saleh Pres. Commissioner Bank Muamalat Drs John A. Prasetio Managing Director Prasetio, Utomo & Co. Dr Djunaedi Hadisumarto Assistant for Econ. Affairs Menko Ekku & Wasbang H.
Thu, 01 Sep 1994
PPP congress haggles over electoral board
PPP congress haggles over electoral board JAKARTA (JP): Delegates to the congress of the United Development Party (PPP) last night began deliberating the formation of the seven-member electoral board that will select the new party leadership today.