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Fri, 06 May 1994
Presidential
Presidential succession In 1997, the Indonesian people will face two important events: a presidential succession and a general election. The people will vote for members of the House of Representatives (DPR) and the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR); then the two institutions will elect a...
Fri, 06 May 1994
Soeharto looks to meeting with Bolger
Soeharto looks to meeting with Bolger JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday said a meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister James Bolger in Jakarta later this month bodes well for closer bilateral ties.
Fri, 06 May 1994
Tempo to sell 17.5 million shares in June
Tempo to sell 17.5 million shares in June JAKARTA (JP): PT Tempo Scan Pacific, a subsidiary of the Tempo Group of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics companies, will sell 17.5 million new shares in June to finance its business expansion, strengthen capital structure and repay its loans.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Lawyers insist Sudomo, Sumarlin testify in court
Lawyers insist Sudomo, Sumarlin testify in court JAKARTA (JP): A number of legal experts say top government officials Sudomo and J.B. Sumarlin should be asked to personally testify in the upcoming trials of people who have been connected with the 1.
Thu, 05 May 1994
TV Today: Thursday, May 5
TV Today: Thursday, May 5TVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Tarzan 3:05 Traditional Dances 3:30 TV Series: The Sword of Tipu Sultan 4:30 Scouts program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country: Jambi 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam...
Thu, 05 May 1994
Incentive offered for teachers to work overtime
Incentive offered for teachers to work overtime JAKARTA (JP): Teachers of intermediate schools are being offered Rp 1,000 an hour (US 47 cents) to work overtime beginning in July, the Ministry of Education announced yesterday.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Frustration and laziness behind new pro-democracy group
Frustration and laziness behind new pro-democracy group JAKARTA (JP): The formation of a new pro-democracy group, the United Democratic People (PRD), which the authorities have quickly declared illegal, reflects societal dissatisfaction with the existing political groups, a political observer says.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Mar'ie joins bandwagon of rage against ABD loan policies
Mar'ie joins bandwagon of rage against ABD loan policies JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad, in France for the annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday blasted the bank's lending policy in the previous year.
Thu, 05 May 1994
High school examinations running smoothly
High school examinations running smoothly JAKARTA (JP): The state-run final examinations for senior high schools (SMA) in the city, which began two days ago, are running smoothly, officials reported."The exams have been proceeding as expected," Zainal Arifin Achmadi, the director general of...
Thu, 05 May 1994
Indonesia
Indonesia exports nurses JAKARTA: Secretary General of the Ministry of Health Hidayat Hardjoprawito officially bade farewell on Tuesday to 48 Indonesian nurses who were leaving for Saudi Arabia.The nurses, graduates of the Academy of Nurses, will work in Saudi government hospitals in Mecca and...
Thu, 05 May 1994
Prosecuters seek prison term in college harassment case
Prosecuters seek prison term in college harassment case JAKARTA (JP): Public prosecutors demanded yesterday that the South Jakarta district court sentence a rector of a private institute to one year in prison for sexual harassment.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Malaysia sustains national ranking in Thomas Cup
Malaysia sustains national ranking in Thomas Cup JAKARTA (JP): Malaysia is going to stick to its national rankings instead of the rankings issued by the International Badminton Federation (IBF) when it sets its team's lineup for the upcoming Thomas Cup finals here.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Experts suggest protectionist measures removal
Experts suggest protectionist measures removal JAKARTA (JP): The phased removal of the protectionist measures which have helped large firms grow fat in the past decade would strengthen Indonesia's down-stream businesses, which in turn will push the growth of up-stream industry, an economist says.
Thu, 05 May 1994
U.S. seeks freezing of Thai politician's assets
U.S. seeks freezing of Thai politician's assets BANGKOK (Reuter): The United States has asked Thailand to freeze the assets of a Thai politician for alleged involvement in a multi-million-dollar marijuana smuggling operation, a Thai anti-narcotics official said yesterday.
Thu, 05 May 1994
JAKARTA (JP): The police said yesterday they will continue
JAKARTA (JP): The police said yesterday they will continue their anti-spirits operation, which was launched by police to supplement the ongoing anti-crime Operasi Bersih or Operation Cleansing, despite complaints from several owners of companies producing beverages.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Riau readies for
Riau readies for Koranic contests PEKANBARU, Riau: The organizers of the Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur'an (MTQ), the national Koranic recital contest, has assigned 33 hotels and hundreds of houses in the city to accommodate the thousands of participants in July.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Judiciary facing hard task taming freedom of expression
Judiciary facing hard task taming freedom of expression----------------------------------------------------------------A string of recent trials mirrors difficulties facing the judiciary in coping with mounting demands for freedom of expression.
Thu, 05 May 1994
PICOP boosts capital stocks, plans Indonesia, Malaysia projects
PICOP boosts capital stocks, plans Indonesia, Malaysia projects MANILA (AFP): Newly-privatized Paper Industries Corp. of the Philippines (PICOP) said it was boosting its capital stock by 361 percent to 6.1 billion pesos (US$214.28 million) and was planning projects in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Military seizes
Military seizes more booze SEMARANG, Central Java: In a joint raid, forces from the navy, police and military police on Tuesday confiscated over two truck loads of illegal high grade alcohol.The raid occurred at a house in the Sinar Waluyo housing complex where a 40-year old women had been...
Thu, 05 May 1994
Former `comfort women' seek state aid
Former `comfort women' seek state aid JAKARTA (JP): The Yogyakarta office of the Legal Aid Institute (LBH) yesterday formally applied for state aid on behalf of some 17,000 people who suffered at the hands of the occupying Japanese forces during World War II.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Police raids
Police raids successful BANDUNG, West Java: The West Java police confiscated nearly 400,000 bottles of illegal liquor, 280 sharp weapons and 14 envelopes containing marijuana in various raids during the past two weeks. Police also stumbled across a counterfeit pharmaceutical factory in Bandung.
Thu, 05 May 1994
IPTN plan over production unit in U.S. wins support
IPTN plan over production unit in U.S. wins support JAKARTA (JP): Senate minority leader Bob Dole (R) stands behind the IPTN plan to set up an aircraft production unit in the United States, and hopes he can create jobs for his home state of Kansas in the process, State Minister of Research and...
Thu, 05 May 1994
Bus Industry slow to grapple with its safety problems
Bus Industry slow to grapple with its safety problems JAKARTA (JP): An educator of transport company managers says it would be a shock to the industry's system if strict enforcement began on the requirement for moving buses to close their doors.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Seminar on new GATT regulations
Seminar on new GATT regulations JAKARTA (JP): The National Agency for Export Development (NAFED) will organize a one-day seminar on the impact of the newly signed General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) on Indonesia's business activities.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Where to go in Jakarta, May 5
Where to go in Jakarta, May 5Music* 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.
Thu, 05 May 1994
PPP leaders move to suppress internal conflicts
PPP leaders move to suppress internal conflicts JAKARTA (JP): Top officials of the United Development Party (PPP) and the largest Moslem organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) struck a deal yesterday to suppress their political rift.
Thu, 05 May 1994
PIKI, ICMI and FCHI not enough? How about ICKI
PIKI, ICMI and FCHI not enough? How about ICKI JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian intelligentsia can add one more acronym to their already impressive list with the birth of ICKI, the Association of Indonesian Nationalist Intellectuals (ICKI).
Thu, 05 May 1994
Sleepy driver
Sleepy driver kills two SALATIGA, Central Java: Two people died and another critically injured when a truck laden with sand crashed head-on with an intercity bus near Blotongan village on Tuesday.The two occupants of the truck, 44-year old driver Miran and his companion 40-year old Joko Triyono...
Thu, 05 May 1994
City Hall vows to establish order before APEC meeting
City Hall vows to establish order before APEC meeting JAKARTA (JP): The city administration pledged to intensify its daily campaign to establish and maintain public order in preparation for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Bogor, 60 kilometers south of Jakarta, in November.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Jakarta to appoint top grade schools
Jakarta to appoint top grade schools JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Office of the Ministry of Education and Culture plans to appoint top-grade state-run senior high schools.Those who graduate from junior high school with the highest marks can choose the top schools, although they are located outside the...
Thu, 05 May 1994
Two workers
Two workers buried alive SEMARANG, Central Java: A landslide buried two workers alive and seriously injured another in the Sendang Mulyo village near here.Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred at a land quarrying site when the side of a hill slid down and buried the workers and the truck they...
Thu, 05 May 1994
Press rapped over Bapindo, again
Press rapped over Bapindo, again JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Indonesian press received yet more government wrath yesterday for their reporting on the investigation into the loan scandal at Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo).
Thu, 05 May 1994
Americans study
Americans study Bali tradition DENPASAR, Bali: Some 16 old-aged visitors from the United States have been staying on this island since four months ago to study the local social life and tradition. The visitors, guided by tour operator Michalle Chin, are also trying to make a comparative study on...
Thu, 05 May 1994
Deposit rate rises
Deposit rate rises Businessmen are naturally worried about the upward trend in the interest rates on short-term deposits (up to one year) because that means costlier funds and consequently higher operation or production costs.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Israel frees prisoners with peace deal signing
Israel frees prisoners with peace deal signing JERUSALEM (Reuter): Israel freed hundreds of Palestinian prisoners with the signing in Cairo yesterday of a peace deal giving Palestinians control over occupied land for the first time.
Thu, 05 May 1994
The road to America
The road to AmericaBy Richard Pedler JAKARTA (JP): After 20 months of qualifying matches, 22 nations have booked their passage to America. Among those who failed, some paid a very heavy price for their efforts.
Thu, 05 May 1994
RI to host international conference on stock market
RI to host international conference on stock market JAKARTA (JP): Nearly 650 financial executives and experts from various countries will participate in an international conference on capital markets at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center from July 6 to July 8.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Jaya Fibrindo to set up $10m cooling tower plant in W. Java
Jaya Fibrindo to set up $10m cooling tower plant in W. Java JAKARTA (JP): PT Jaya Fibrindo Karsa Pratama (JFKP) and PT Tasan Megah signed an agreement here yesterday with Marley Cooling Tower Company of the U.S.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Stern warning for
Stern warning for shooting cops BANDUNG, West Java: The police promised to punish any officers who misuse their firearms."Each officer has to account for every single bullet he fires," spokesman for the West Java police command, Lt. Col. Istanto J., told journalists.
Thu, 05 May 1994
ABRI owes success to the people, Nasution says
ABRI owes success to the people, Nasution says JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) owes its existence and its prominent position in the country today to the people, Gen. (ret.) Abdul Haris Nasution says.
Thu, 05 May 1994
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< TOLONG TEMPATKAN LATIEF PADA PRIORITAS TERATAS. TRIMS. Jaya Group to go publicJP/3/Focus1 < set 12pts U75 1 col 2 linesJaya Group to go public Twelve firms under the PT Pembangunan Jaya group, a widely diversified business group jointly owned by the municipal administration, prominent businessmen...
Thu, 05 May 1994
Tillema's photo exhibition gives emotional experience
Tillema's photo exhibition gives emotional experienceBy Rina Rao JAKARTA (JP): An exhibition of photographs by H.F. Tillema (1870-1952), entitled Een Blik op het Sociale Leven in Indonesie in de Jaren 20, offers a fascinating peek at life in Indonesia during the 1920's.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Police continue to question Hong Lie
Police continue to question Hong Lie JAKARTA (JP): The police are beginning to focus their investigation on the possible involvement of Hong Lie in the assassination of Nyo Beng Seng, killed in what is being commonly described as a mob related hit last month.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Govt reaffirms refusal for firm to go public
Govt reaffirms refusal for firm to go public JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry has reaffirmed its preliminary decision that prohibits PT Artika Optima Inti (AOI), a subsidiary of the Djajanti Group, to list its shares on the stock exchange.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Inflation falls to the year's new low
Inflation falls to the year's new low JAKARTA (JP): Inflation fell to this year's low of 0.24 percent in April after reaching its peak of 1.76 in February.Minister of Information Harmoko told reporters that last month's low inflation was caused mainly by a 0.71-percent decline in food prices.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Autobiography
Autobiography and differences Armed Forces spokesman Brig. Gen. Syarwan Hamid said that the recently released autobiography of Gen (ret) Sumitro was not a problem for the corps, although it includes controversial statements about other top Armed Forces members and the Malari incident, the biggest...
Thu, 05 May 1994
Palu River
Palu River escapes banks PALU, Central Sulawesi: Two houses were swept away when the Palu River overflowed earlier this week, the Antara news agency reported.The water reached two meters deep in many parts of town after two days of incessant rain on Tuesday.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Share prices rise on Jakarta Stock Exchange
Share prices rise on Jakarta Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The JSX broke a time honored tradition yesterday when the price of traded shares gained ground in the midst of declines on other Asian markets.The broad-based Composite Index increased by almost two points.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Bus plunges
Bus plunges into ravine AMBON, Maluku: Fifteen people were killed when their bus plunged into a ravine at Liliboy, west of here, on Wednesday.Police are investigating the reason the Libers bus went off the road.
Thu, 05 May 1994
Business News In Brief
Business News In BriefRubber futures prices mixed SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's rubber futures prices ended mixed during fair trading, dealers said yesterday. Dealers said that the holiday period in Japan dampened market sentiment.