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Thu, 21 Apr 1994
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JP/3/Focus/0 set 12pts U75 1 col 2 lines Organda protests bus impoundment The City Land Transport Owners' Organization (Organda DKI Jaya) is protesting the impoundment of 20 city buses by the City Land Transportation and Traffic Control Office (DLLAJR).
Thu, 21 Apr 1994
Singapore to invest up to 30 percent of capital reserves in Asia: Goh
Singapore to invest up to 30 percent of capital reserves in Asia: Goh LONDON (AFP): Singapore, traditionally an investor in established capitalist economies, is targeting developing Asian nations for 20-30 percent of its reserve capital, Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said here.
Thu, 21 Apr 1994
Writing Contest for Teachers
Writing Contest for Teachers JAKARTA (JP): The Book Center Office of the Ministry of Education and Culture is holding the 6th writing contest for teachers of elementary, junior and senior high schools, using the environmental issue as the theme.
Thu, 21 Apr 1994
Labor union demands firm measures against rioters
Labor union demands firm measures against rioters JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI) has demanded firm measures be taken against the workers who looted shops and burned cars during a series of demonstrations in North Sumatra's provincial capital of Medan.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Police secure suspicious box at U.S. embassy compound
Police secure suspicious box at U.S. embassy compound JAKARTA (JP): Police secured a package believed to contain an explosive device which caused concern among staffers at the American embassy compound yesterday."The object is being further examined at the squad's headquarters," Col. Heniyoso G.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
A and B: Operation
A and B: Operation CLEAN SWEEP: The results of the first ten days of Operation Cleansing were put on display yesterday afternoon at the East Jakarta military headquarter. Some of the operation's personnel were studying the haul which was displayed on the front lawn of the headquarter.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Indovest Bank's bad investments cost it Rp 1b
Indovest Bank's bad investments cost it Rp 1b JAKARTA (JP): Indovest Bank, a joint venture bank listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, suffered a financial loss of Rp 1.08 billion (US$502,793) from its securities trading on the capital market last year.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Indonesia is ADB's top borrower
Indonesia is ADB's top borrower MANILA (AFP): Indonesia was the top borrower of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 1993 with US$1.293 billion in loans, while energy and infrastructure got the lion's share of funds, the bank said yesterday.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
NCO orchestra starts hopeful note with British pianist
NCO orchestra starts hopeful note with British pianist By Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): Rachmaninoff. Together with Liszt, this Russian composer has produced the most fiendishly difficult works for the piano. But pianistic fireworks do not music make.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
American and Asian exporters benefit most from Japanese import
American and Asian exporters benefit most from Japanese import boom TOKYO (AFP): Exporters from the United States and Asian countries, notably China, are benefiting most from the current boom in Japanese imports, leaving their European competitors largely behind.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Operation Cleansing nets 500 people
Operation Cleansing nets 500 people JAKARTA (JP): The city authorities have captured almost 500 people and seized five firearms, more than one hundred sharp weapons and 40,000 bottles of alcohol in the first ten days of the ongoing Operation Cleansing crime crackdown.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Indonesia blasts UN, NATO over slow action in Bosnia
Indonesia blasts UN, NATO over slow action in Bosnia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia attacked the United Nations and NATO yesterday for their hesitance to take firm actions against the Bosnian Serbs, who violated a peace accord by attacking the Moslem enclave of Gorazde.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Govt to assign underwriter for Indosat soon: Ministry
Govt to assign underwriter for Indosat soon: Ministry JAKARTA (JP): The government will appoint this week an international financial firm as the lead underwriter of PT Indosat's public offering to be launched both on local and overseas markets later this year.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Khmer Rouge now kidnapping westerners - police
Khmer Rouge now kidnapping westerners - police PHNOM PENH (Agencies): Khmer Rouge guerrillas have begun a new policy of kidnapping westerners in Cambodia to raise money and scare off foreign investors, a police commander said yesterday.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
ASEAN At A Glance
ASEAN At A GlanceDepressed teacher kills family BANGKOK (Reuter): A Thai schoolteacher, depressed by mounting debts, killed his wife and two children and then hanged himself, police said yesterday. Police in the southern province of Nakorn Si Thammarat said the teacher strangled his wife,...
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
New Method of Contraception Introduced
New Method of Contraception Introduced JAKARTA (JP): A new form of contraception is more effective than old methods because it has no significant side effects and has a high level of reliability, an expert said here yesterday.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Jababeka's factory buildings sold out
Jababeka's factory buildings sold out JAKARTA (JP): In only three months PT Kawasan Industri Jababeka (KIJ), the owner of Cikarang Industrial Estate (CIE), has succeeded in selling 152 "Three in One" factory buildings, which role a factory, an office and a house into one.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
JAKARTA (JP): After strengthening on the last four days, the
JAKARTA (JP): After strengthening on the last four days, the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) slipped back again yesterday, with the broad-based Composite Index losing 10 points to close at 465.75 from 475.77 on Monday.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Bapindo trial
Bapindo trial According to the Attorney General Singgih, the dossiers on the Bapindo credit fraud will be submitted to the court by the end of this month. It is to be noted that the government has the political will to take concrete steps toward a clean and respectable administration.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Compulsory Education Program Will Begin on May 2
Compulsory Education Program Will Begin on May 2 JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will officially mark the beginning of the new nine year compulsory education program on May 2 at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Striking workers went on a rampage
MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Striking workers went on a rampage again yesterday, throwing stones at factories and overturning parked cars.The chaos kept most business activities in the downtown area at a complete halt.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Where to go in Jakarta, April 20
Where to go in Jakarta, April 20Jangan hapus: Dai-ichi Hotel, JAMZ Musico 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.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Bandung footballers receive enthusiastic welcome party
Bandung footballers receive enthusiastic welcome party JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of Bandung soccer enthusiasts joined a deafening celebration yesterday to toast the heroes who brought home the President's Cup from the amateur soccer championship.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
PATA against European ruling that allows travel agent suits
PATA against European ruling that allows travel agent suits By I. Christianto SEOUL (JP): The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is opposing the European Union's (EU) plan to issue a ruling that will allow European tourists to sue travel operators that violate their promises on tour packages, a...
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
JP/3/Levina/set 2 cols Box
JP/3/Levina/set 2 cols BoxPolice develop new theory on Levina murder JAKARTA (JP): Police said they believe that six-year-old Levina Dwisy, whose body was found at Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta, was murdered by hired killers paid by a lover of the girl's father.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Yayuk seeded third at Indonesia Open
Yayuk seeded third at Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): The country's number one player and defending champion Yayuk Basuki is seeded third at the Indonesia Open women's tennis championships starting here on Monday.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Foreign households find convenience in having helpers
Foreign households find convenience in having helpers By Chris Supangkat JAKARTA (JP): Although Jakarta cannot be compared to romantic Paris or picturesque San Francisco by the Bay, most expatriates seem to like it here just fine.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Rupiah depreciation
Rupiah depreciation Foreign exchange officials at several banks have noted a new wave of dollar purchases in recent weeks due to the higher pace of the depreciation of the rupiah. Although the buying has not reached the point of "being a rush" to the greenback, some analysts have begun to nurture...
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Indonesia has time to adjust itself to GATT guidelines
Indonesia has time to adjust itself to GATT guidelines JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Trade Satrio B. Joedono is convinced that Indonesia will be ready to comply with all the provisions of GATT when the World Trade Organization (WTO) is activated next year.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
A
A Antara EASY TALKS: Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo (center) chats with Minister of Population/Chairman of National Family Planning Board (BKKBN) Haryono Suyono (left) and noted Moslem intellectual Abdurrahman Wahid after the opening ceremony of the seminar taking the theme...
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Investors invited to produce lube oil in joint venture
Investors invited to produce lube oil in joint venture JAKARTA (JP): Pertamina state oil company is inviting foreign and domestic investors to set up joint ventures to produce synthetic lubricating oil domestically.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Govt penalizes 91 bus companies
Govt penalizes 91 bus companies JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Transportation revealed that it has taken disciplinary action against 91 intercity bus companies whose drivers were found guilty of price gouging during the Idul Fitri holidays.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Education ministry looking for ways to prevent exam cheating
Education ministry looking for ways to prevent exam cheatingJAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Office of the Ministry of Education and Culture is desperately looking for ways to keep national exam questions a secret, which in the past have been leaked prior to the highly competitive tests.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Every citizen can easily go abroad
Every citizen can easily go abroad JAKARTA (JP): An official from the Ministry of Justice said yesterday that Indonesian citizens who hold regular (green) passports are free to go wherever they like."Indonesian citizens with ordinary passports can go to every country if the embassy of the country...
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
[prioritas sesuai urutan]
[prioritas sesuai urutan]RCTI, Coke-Cola offer Rp 300m JAKARTA (JP): A handsome prize package worth Rp 300 million (about US$140,000) is up for grabs during the World Cup soccer finals.From May 8 to July 20, soccer fans in Indonesia will be eligible to win prizes which include three double VIP...
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Indonesia promises to help end U.N. sanctions of Iraq
Indonesia promises to help end U.N. sanctions of Iraq JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has promised to help end economic sanctions imposed by the United Nations on Iraq."The President has promised to do whatever possible to equitably resolve the situation through the NAM caucus at the U.N.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Printing group derides government coddling of paper producers
Printing group derides government coddling of paper producers JAKARTA (JP): Paper-based industries yesterday cried for an end to the protectionist policies that benefit pulp and paper producers at the expense of consumers like the publishing industry.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Japan's policy on wood no threat to RI
Japan's policy on wood no threat to RI JAKARTA (JP): Japan's plan to reduce wood imports will not affect Indonesia's wood industry, a business leader believes."We should not be worried about Japan's plan because Indonesia has been able to diversify its markets," Hendro Prastowo, vice chairman of...
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Developers denied permit proposal for some violations
Developers denied permit proposal for some violationsJP/3/ESTATE/0/12 MBDevelopers denied permit proposal for some violations JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta Mayor Sudarsono has temporarily suspended various permit proposals from 11 real estate developers in the mayoralty due to violations of a number...
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
JAKARTA (JP): The Navy will take the fight to pirate activity
JAKARTA (JP): The Navy will take the fight to pirate activity in the western part of the country, says Western Fleet Commander Commodore Arief Kushariadi."There has been no piracy in the western territory in the last two years, but they have been currently flaring up again, especially in waters...
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Campaign
Campaign Meanwhile, Indonesian Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave, who is also the PATA's chairman- elect, told reporters yesterday that Indonesia, which has launched a "Visit Indonesia Decade" campaign, is launching an aggressive campaign to attract foreign tourists.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Jababeka's factory buildings sold out
Jababeka's factory buildings sold out JAKARTA (JP): In only three months PT Kawasan Industri Jababeka (KIJ), the owner of Cikarang Industrial Estate (CIE), has succeeded in selling 152 "Three in One" factory buildings, which role a factory, an office and a house into one.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
Incentives needed to instill pioneering spirit of Javanese
Incentives needed to instill pioneering spirit of Javanese JAKARTA (JP): Incentives are needed to instill a greater pioneering spirit among the ethnic Javanese population living in Java so they will resettle on other islands, experts say.
Wed, 20 Apr 1994
BRI gets syndicated loan
BRI gets syndicated loan SINGAPORE (AFP): Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) yesterday obtained a syndicated loan of US$87 million, officials said. "Proceeds from the facility are to finance the bank's general working capital requirements," the statement said.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994
Private developers urged to cooperate with govt
Private developers urged to cooperate with govt JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Real Estate Developers (REI) has told its members to cooperate with state- owned developers and construct low-cost houses, says chairman Enggartiasto Lukita.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994
RI to help unite Koreas in PATA
RI to help unite Koreas in PATA SEOUL (JP): Indonesia will help unite North and South Korea in membership of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Indonesian Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave says.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994
REGULATING MONKEY TRADE GIVES PRIMATES MORE PROTECTION
REGULATING MONKEY TRADE GIVES PRIMATES MORE PROTECTIONBy Hanka Kawecka-Lee JAKARTA (JP): Selling monkeys to research institutes and pharmaceutical companies for laboratory testing is a lucrative but very controversial business.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994
Malaysia's Mofaz Air ties up with Bangkok Airways
Malaysia's Mofaz Air ties up with Bangkok Airways KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian aviation firm Mofaz Air, a partner in Malaysia's second international airline, said it had joined with Bangkok Airways to expand its network and also had plans to link up with a Indonesian airline.
Tue, 19 Apr 1994
JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) will focus on the development of small and medium-scaled firms and cooperatives through 1998, chairman Aburizal Bakrie says.Aburizal, after meeting with President Soeharto yesterday, said Kadin will help small and medium-scaled...