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Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Talks on international listing
Talks on international listing JAKARTA (JP): Universal regulations on the capital market and ways to negotiate for international listings will be discussed during a seminar here later this month.PT Suar Intermuda Corp.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Investment location Indonesia: Relevance regained
Investment location Indonesia: Relevance regained The government has again relaxed restrictions on foreign investment. Noted economist Djisman Simanjuntak strikes a positive note in his analysis. JAKARTA (JP): In the eight years since the announcement of the first major policy reform in May 1986...
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Bombshells found in village
Bombshells found in village BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Police have removed 33 bombshells and 10 cannon balls, believed remnants from the World War II, recently discovered in a village near here.The munitions, which are still live, were discovered in the Lhoonraya village after one of them exploded last...
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Stop operating old buses
Stop operating old busesFrom MerdekaOn June 5, 1994, I took a PPD No. 46 bus from Grogol to Kampung Rambutan station. The bus was very crowded. When it was about to reach the Pancoran area all of a sudden its engine failed. Naturally, all the passengers started grumbling and complaining.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Jakarta chessmen prevail in inter-city team torney in KL
Jakarta chessmen prevail in inter-city team torney in KL JAKARTA (JP): Facing weak opponents, chess wizards from Jakarta maintained their reign in the Asian chess inter-city team tournament with a total score of 26 points in Kuala Lumpur on Monday night.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Facial surgery helps a Lampung boy enjoy life again
Facial surgery helps a Lampung boy enjoy life againBy Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): Alip Mustofa Arifin is one young Indonesian who is ever so proud of his very flat nose."It looks nice now, my nose is gone," he said shyly when asked how he felt when he looked in the mirror after a recent surgical...
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
500 women from Asia, Pacific convence here
500 women from Asia, Pacific convence here JAKARTA (JP): Around 500 women from 50 Asian and Pacific countries began yesterday a conference on women in development, ready to tackle crucial issues including discrimination and the burden poverty places on women.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Police impound vehicles from teens on wheels
Police impound vehicles from teens on wheels JAKARTA (JP): Operation Cleansing resulted in 100 motorbikes and 46 cars being impounded from night-time, daredevil street racers in a recent raid on major roads in the city.The Jakarta Military Command said yesterday the raid, which included Jl.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Bapindo regains confidence after scandal: Mar'ie
Bapindo regains confidence after scandal: Mar'ie JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad says the scandal-hit Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) has recovered business confidence after a series of financial and management remedies.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Lawyer hails govt's recognition of NGOs
Lawyer hails govt's recognition of NGOs JAKARTA (JP): It is time for Indonesia to show the world that it welcomes the presence of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), a noted lawyer and women's rights advocate said.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Prince Valiant 3:05 Music Program 3:30 Science World 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: Aceh 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Beautiful Asia 8:05...
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Concern over deregulation
Concern over deregulation The great concern, despite the resounding positive reactions, aroused by the May 19 deregulation of foreign investment is quite understandable. The move opens wide areas of public utilities such as sea and air transportation, seaports, drinking water, railways and power...
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Influence brokers inflate prices of electricity plants
Influence brokers inflate prices of electricity plants JAKARTA (JP): The involvement of lobbyists and brokers in negotiations for the construction of three power projects in Java has caused contractors to charge high prices, the president of the State Electricity Company (PLN), Zuhal, says.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Teachers try to keep paint
Teachers try to keep paint out of blackboard jungle JAKARTA (JP): For the second time in less than a week, school uniforms covered with ink and paint were visible on the streets of Jakarta when junior high schools (SMP) throughout the city announced the results of final exams yesterday.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
RP to get $2 billion aid
RP to get $2 billion aid MANILA (Reuter): The Philippines is set to raise around US$2 billion in aid from foreign donors at a meeting to be held in Paris next month, Finance Secretary Roberto de Ocampo said in a statement yesterday.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
10 bankers liable for $34.7m scandal
10 bankers liable for $34.7m scandal MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' justice department said yesterday it would prosecute five bank employees and five top officials of a bankrupt securities trading firm for fraud in connection with a 938 million peso (US$34.7 million) securities trading scandal.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Sea port firm has problems eliminating culture of graft
Sea port firm has problems eliminating culture of graft JAKARTA (JP): PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II, the state-owned that manages Tanjung Priok sea port, yesterday admitted to the House of Representatives (DPR) that it is having problems eliminating illegal charges at the port.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued drifting lower yesterday in line with the downward trends on other Asian markets.The broad-based Composite Index lost 0.41 point to close at 486.11 from 486.52 on Monday.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Bekasi man arrested for killing his mother
Bekasi man arrested for killing his mother JAKARTA (JP): A 60-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her own son in their house at Sukarapih Village in Tambelang, Bekasi, Monday evening.Bekasi police said yesterday that Nuraeni was killed by her son Firman, alias Al Iman, 20, who is strongly...
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Journalists to descend on Medan Rally
Journalists to descend on Medan Rally JAKARTA (JP): Over 150 local and foreign sportswriters are expected to cover this year's main event in the autosports world - Bentoel Rally Indonesia '94 - to be staged in Medan, North Sumatra for June 17 to 19.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Ban smoking in public places
Ban smoking in public placesFrom Media IndonesiaI fully agree with the plan to ban smoking in public places and on public transportation vehicles throughout Jakarta. We all know that smoking will damage health and bring about inconveniences to non-smoking passengers on public buses.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Pyongyang wants more balanced reports on Korean nuke dispute
Pyongyang wants more balanced reports on Korean nuke dispute JAKARTA (JP): North Korea yesterday called for more balanced news reporting on the country's nuclear dispute with the United States and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Govt stops plan to build road in Kalimantan forest
Govt stops plan to build road in Kalimantan forest JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry has turned down a politically powerful general's request to build a road through the Kayan Mentarang wildlife reserve in East Kalimantan.PT Giri Ekawan, a timber firm controlled by Lt. Gen.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Lippo Village to build tunnel
Lippo Village to build tunnel PT Lippo Village will build a tunnel linking Legok road with the Jakarta-Merak toll road as part of efforts to solve traffic congestion at the gate of the Karawaci toll road.Traffic congestion is common in the area located just 500 meters from the posh housing complex.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
New deregulation may lead to high inflation
New deregulation may lead to high inflation JAKARTA (JP): The government's new deregulatory measures significantly easing restrictions for foreign investors may encourage rapid development of investment projects that will in turn lead to high inflation, an economist says.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Alatas is recovering but still needs rest
Alatas is recovering but still needs rest JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas is writing memorandums to his staff from his hospital bed where he has been treated for a minor heart attack for the last two weeks.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Punishment urged for subdistrict head
Punishment urged for subdistrict head Legislator Zumarnis Zein has called on the city administration to punish subdistrict head of the Gambir subdistrict Duri Pulo for abuse of power.The House of Representatives (DPR) member from the Armed Forces (ABRI) faction said Monday the subdistrict head had...
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Bribery and the causes
Bribery and the causesFrom Bisnis IndonesiaBribery `transactions' in Jakarta's Tanjung Priok harbor amount to Rp 260 million a day according to a recent press report.I think three factors are responsible for such a dirty practice persisting in this country. 1.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
No special team needed to monitor flesh eating bacteria
No special team needed to monitor flesh eating bacteria JAKARTA (JP): Health officials here have decided against forming a special team to monitor the spread of the lethal Group A Streptococcus (GAS) flesh eating bacteria which has recently caused concern world-wide.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Budget for German ships slashed
Budget for German ships slashed JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Research and Technology B.J. Habibie has agreed to slash the US$1.1 billion he proposed to buy 39 German second hand warships to $482 million.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Hotel tax to reach $23m
Hotel tax to reach $23m JAKARTA (JP): The collection of the development tax from hotels and restaurants is expected to reach Rp 50 billion (US$23.18 million) this fiscal year, Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave says.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Anti-crime operation to continue: Feisal
Anti-crime operation to continue: Feisal JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung says the campaign against crime, resulting in hundreds of arrests across the country, will continue.The campaign, code named Operasi Bersih (Operation Cleansing), will be extended to keep the crime...
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
ABRI starts civic mission next month
ABRI starts civic mission next month JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) will bring its civic mission, more popularly known as ABRI Masuk Desa (AMD), to help with the development in Indonesia's poorest villages.Maj. Gen.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Water company finds water theft
Water company finds water theft An ice factory, a restaurant and a car wash service in North Jakarta were caught red-handed stealing water from the City Water Company, PDAM Jaya.The water theft was uncovered late last week during a special operation code-named Operation Dawn.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Americans and Aussies said missing since tidal waves
Americans and Aussies said missing since tidal waves JAKARTA (JP): Nineteen American and Australian tourists who were spending their vacation surfing near Banyuwangi have been reported missing since massive tidal waves swept across villages along the southeastern coast of Java last Friday.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
BPPC staffer found dead at Tebet motel
BPPC staffer found dead at Tebet motel JAKARTA (JP): A 62-year-old man was found dead, his mouth filled with foam, in a room at the Wisma Tebet motel in South Jakarta Monday evening.The man was M. Nurdin Siagian, a staff member of the Clove Marketing and Buffer-stock Management Agency (BPPC).
Wed, 08 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.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Pasar Jaya employee held on graft
Pasar Jaya employee held on graft JAKARTA (JP): The police have detained an official of the municipal market authority, PD Pasar Jaya, who has allegedly embezzled Rp400 million (US$185,442) of the company's funds.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
Workers lodge complaint
Workers lodge complaint BANDUNG, West Java: Over 700 plantation workers sent five representatives to the Nusantara Legal Aid Foundation to lodge a complaint against their employers, who had paid their salaries for more than a year.
Wed, 08 Jun 1994
French artist presents sculpture
French artist presents sculpture A sculpture carved in travertin (a yellowish stone resembling marble) depicting two people in love will be handed over by French Ambassador Dominique Girard to the Director General of culture Mrs. Edi Sedyawati on Thursday at a ceremony at Wisma Seni Nasional on Jl.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Trials open on Medan riots
Trials open on Medan riots MEDAN, North Sumatra: Two men were arraigned at Medan District Court yesterday for vandalism during a workers' riot in April. They are the first of 83 suspects to be prosecuted in connection with the riot that left one businessman dead and dozens of factories destroyed.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Traffic agency criticized for ticketing violators
Traffic agency criticized for ticketing violators JAKARTA (JP): Regardless of the harsh criticism from city councilors, the Municipal Traffic and Land Transportation Control Agency (DLLAJR) is still issuing traffic tickets to traffic violators in West Jakarta.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Islam's role in nationalism debated
Islam's role in nationalism debated JAKARTA (JP): Moslem leaders responded to charges that Islam and the powerful Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) spearheaded growing sectarian politics here, saying the religion unites, rather than divides, the country.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Asia should liberalize rates to meet funding needs: ADB
Asia should liberalize rates to meet funding needs: ADB SINGAPORE (AFP): Asian countries need to liberalize interest rates to help meet the massive funding needs of infrastructure development, a top Asian Development Bank (ADB) official said yesterday.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
IBF will not punish Indonesia
IBF will not punish Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The International Badminton Federation (IBF) will not impose sanctions on Indonesia following incidents involving rowdy, local spectators who flocked the Thomas and Uber Cup finals at the Senayan stadium here last month.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
New council hoped to boost public participation
New council hoped to boost public participation JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has formed another village council at each subdistrict to increase the public participation in civic affairs at the grassroots level.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
`Burung Garuda' RI's unknown endangered raptor
`Burung Garuda' RI's unknown endangered raptorBy Jan Wind BOGOR, W. Java (JP): Burung Garuda Indonesia or the Javan Hawk Eagle, is one of the world's most endangered raptors, yet remains largely unknown.Its protection in the wild is urgent.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Income tax on land sales
Income tax on land sales JAKARTA (JP): Land offices throughout the country have been instructed to reject the registration of the transfer of land- title ownership if the seller has not yet paid income tax on the sale.
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
RI should develop new environmental partnership with NGOs
RI should develop new environmental partnership with NGOsBy Arian Ardie JAKARTA (JP): As Indonesia intensifies its efforts to develop and protect its environment it is presented with a unique opportunity to develop a new environmental partnership between government, industry and...
Tue, 07 Jun 1994
Brunei Darussalam's quest for ideology (2)
Brunei Darussalam's quest for ideology (2)By Bilveer Singh This is the second of two articles examining the national ideology of Brunei Darussalam, the Melayu Islam Beraja. SINGAPORE (JP): In terms of monarchy, Brunei has had this system of government for more than ten centuries.