Archive: 12 January 1996
54 articles found
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Rehabilitation center needs funds to expand
Rehabilitation center needs funds to expand JAKARTA (JP): A private rehabilitation center for handicapped children faces difficulties expanding its services. "Many parents leave their handicapped children with us for an extended period, forcing us to reject new patients," said Yulianti, director of the Palsigunung rehabilitation center. Thirty children admitted in 1975 still live at the center which has only 75 beds. "These blind, deaf-mute and mentally retarded children require 24-hour care.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Banjarmasin at risk of sinking
Banjarmasin at risk of sinking BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Banjarmasin is at risk from sinking unless the authorities take steps to conserve the ecological balance of Kalimantan, an environmental expert warned yesterday. Desmond J.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Lone Star's gold resource
Lone Star's gold resource PERTH (Reuter): Lone Star Exploration NL said yesterday it has increased the gold resource at the Awak Mas deposit in Indonesia to 1.80 million ounces of gold, at a one gram per ton (g/t) cut off, from 660,000 ounces earlier. Lone Star managing director Bill Crossley said in a statement that Awak Mas could provide for even higher resource estimates than the revised figures released today.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Thailand, Vietnam discuss defense
Thailand, Vietnam discuss defense HANOI (Reuter): Thailand and Vietnam prepared to strengthen military and other relations yesterday in talks between their defense ministers in Hanoi. Thai Defense Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh arrived in Hanoi and was due to hold talks with Vietnamese counterpart Doan Khue. Apart from defense issues, Chavalit would discuss fisheries cooperation, trade and investment and military ties between the two former adversaries, the Thai embassy said. Gen.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Best local athletes to receive cash prizes
Best local athletes to receive cash prizes JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta-based sports journalist association, Siwo Jaya, will introduce cash prizes when it announces the national athletes of the year on March 23. Election committee chairman Ian Situmorang said yesterday that the organizers had collected Rp 175 million (US$76,400) through sponsorship to create the new tradition of cash awards.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pelni's service
Pelni's service From Bisnis Indonesia On Dec. 23, 1995 I went to Medan, North Sumatra, by the ship Kumbana. The ship left Tanjung Priok for Belawan. On the boat I, together with my sister, tried to find our allocated place. But to our dismay, we found other passengers occupying our space and they had the same ticket numbers as ours. I learned that many other passengers were faced with the same problem. At that moment there were no crew members around.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Meteorology agency sees heavy rains for February
Meteorology agency sees heavy rains for February JAKARTA (JP): The Meteorology and Geophysics Agency has warned that heavy downpours will take place in Jakarta until February, and warned people to take proper precautions. The agency head, Karjoto said in a press statements on Wednesday that Jakarta, West Java and the northern coastal areas in Java will suffer the most from the bad weather.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir's broad strategy to cut account deficit
Mahathir's broad strategy to cut account deficit KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad outlined yesterday broad strategies to cut Malaysia's large current account deficit, but refused to brake growth or manipulate interest or exchange rates to cap the shortfall. "Slowing down growth and fiddling with interest rates and the exchange rates are not the solution to the deficit," Mahathir said at a national economic forum on how to slash the country's burgeoning deficit.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
East Timorese recall hardships in Portugal
East Timorese recall hardships in Portugal JAKARTA (JP): Three East Timorese families who recently returned from Portugal warned their compatriots in Indonesia yesterday that life there is not as glamorous as some people make it out to be. "We were treated as second class citizens," recalled Evaristo Da Costa, one of the three men who were decorated with the status of veteran by the government on Wednesday. "And because we were former prisoners, we were treated improperly.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta needs multifunction zoning: Experts
Jakarta needs multifunction zoning: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Multifunction zoning and a wider use of mass transport are the key to solve Jakarta's horrendous traffic congestion, a foreign city planner and urban expert disclosed yesterday.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Swimming body requires strong head
Swimming body requires strong head JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Swimming Association will need a strong figurehead if the association is to improve the performance of its athletes at the 19th Southeast Asian Games in Jakarta next year. National Sports Council (KONI) chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar made the statement yesterday in connection with the swimming association's national congress scheduled for Jan. 16-17, when a new chair will be elected for the next four-year term.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Ethnic accessories on display
Ethnic accessories on display JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian traditional accessories exhibition was opened yesterday by the director general of culture of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Edi Sedyawati. The exhibition is aimed at introducing people to Indonesia's diverse cultural heritage through traditionally and historically created accessories. The display is also part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence, explained Museum Director, Sri Soejatmi Satari.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt recognizes only one board of Nahdatul Ulama
Govt recognizes only one board of Nahdatul Ulama JAKARTA (JP): Two senior cabinet ministers yesterday reaffirmed the government's support for Abdurrahman Wahid as chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), pouring cold water on earlier speculation that it was supporting his opponents who have been trying to unseat him. Minister of Defense and Security Gen. (ret.) Edi Sudradjat and Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Business welcomes poor fund
Business welcomes poor fund JAKARTA (JP): The presidential decree calling for major taxpayers to donate 2 percent of their earnings for poverty eradication has won a warm welcome from business people. Mochtar Riady, chief commissioner of Lippo Group, told reporters yesterday that poverty eradication and the need to narrow the people's social-economic gap was now very urgent.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Liberalize cement prices: Kadin
Liberalize cement prices: Kadin JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) proposed yesterday that the government abolish the local reference prices of cement and ease importation restrictions to balance domestic supply and demand. "Let the market mechanism balance the supply and demand of cement," Kadin's chairman, Aburizal Bakrie, said in a press conference here.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
No news yet for asylum seekers
No news yet for asylum seekers JAKARTA (JP): Two young East Timorese requesting asylum from Canberra spent their second night at the Australian embassy yesterday as discussions for their fate broke down. "The Australian embassy has discussed with the International Commission for the Red Cross about possible solutions, but there has been no solution so far," Australian Embassy spokesman John Milne said by phone last night. "We are still discussing the matter.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Work place correction
Work place correction Referring to the article RI companies lax in preventing accidents at work in your Dec. 13, 1995, issue on page 2, we would like to make some corrections. The fifth paragraph which reads: "...The nine biggest workplace accidents this year were:......should have been written ..."The nine biggest workplace accidents in the past few years were..." It should also be noted that the seminar held on Dec.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN signs power accord
ASEAN signs power accord JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed in Denpasar, Bali, yesterday to promote the interconnection of power transmission within the organization's seven member countries. The agreement was stipulated in the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed during the 12th meeting of the association's energy forum.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Inco's nickel output stable
Inco's nickel output stable JAKARTA (JP): PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco) announced yesterday its production of nickel in matte in Soroako, South Sulawesi, reached 100 million pounds (45,000 tons) last year or similar to last year's output. Inco's president and chief executive officer, Rumengan Musu, said in a statement that his company produced 27.8 million pounds in the fourth quarter of 1995.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Scavengers show off force
Scavengers show off force JAKARTA (JP): In a show of force to end intimidation by security officers, hundreds of scavengers from greater Jakarta staged a protest at the House of Representatives here yesterday. They claimed that some businessmen of Chinese descent have resorted to violence and terror after they had exhausted peaceful bids to acquire land which has long been occupied by hundreds of scavengers.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Citizenship for Chinese
Citizenship for Chinese The government's long overdue program to speed up the processing of applications for long-staying Chinese wanting Indonesian citizenship has seemingly stalled in Surabaya, where the East Java mayor had expected to finish the process next month. Bureaucratic hurdles were to be expected, but many applicants are now complaining that after paying more than the official cost to process their documents, their citizenship certificates have yet to appear.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Hotel Arya Duta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48,Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 1 p.m.; Los Morenos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - The Tavern Pub: Yeah Yeah Boys, Sunday and Thursday, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. ; Geometrics Band, Monday to Saturday from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Yeah yeah Boys Thursday 9 p.m. to a.m.: Front line Band, Friday from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. * Century Park Hotel, Jl.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Ministry's aid for flood victims has yet to arrive
Ministry's aid for flood victims has yet to arrive JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Social Welfare, R. Museno, yesterday urged the Ministry of Social Services to provide the promised aid for flood victims to the city administration as soon as possible. Museno said that the city administration has not yet received anything from the Ministry of Social Services since the biggest floods hit many parts of the city on Saturday night.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
pelni's profit expected to decline this year
pelni's profit expected to decline this year JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned shipping company PT Pelayaran Indonesia (Pelni) expects its profit level to decline this year due to the absence of a tariff increase and the operating losses suffered by some of its passenger vessels. The company's president, Roesman Anwar, said here yesterday that last year Pelni made Rp 18.52 billion (US$7.2 million) in profit, 16 percent short of its target of Rp 21 billion.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Military forms force to track down abductors
Military forms force to track down abductors JAKARTA (JP): The military in Irian Jaya has formed a special force to track down separatist rebels who captured 24 people, including seven Westerners, to prevent them from crossing the border to Papua New Guinea. Armed Forces spokesman Brig. Gen. Suwarno Adiwijoyo told Antara that the special force is under orders to secure the release of the 24 before they get to the Papuan border.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
S'pore pushes regional investment strategy
S'pore pushes regional investment strategy SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore yesterday outlined plans to pursue an aggressive regional investment program as part of a strategy to underpin its status as an Asian economic power and join the "first league" of developed nations by 2000. The city-state of three million people, officially classified as a developed country this month, maintained its ranking as the fifth biggest investor in China last year, and was second in Thailand and Burma, officials said.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Lisbon seeks to expand East Timor talks
Lisbon seeks to expand East Timor talks By Aboeprijadi Santoso LISBON (JP): Portuguese Foreign Minister Jaime Gama, with an eye to next week's round of talks with Indonesia on the future of East Timor, said on Wednesday that he would insist on the principle of self determination for East Timorese people. Gama told The Jakarta Post that he would go to London, where the talks on Jan. 16 will be held, with an open mind and he would also like to hear new proposals from Indonesia.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Licensing for press defended
Licensing for press defended JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko, in his capacity as chairman of the Press Council, yesterday defended the press licensing system as a way to ensure the healthy development of the Indonesian press. Harmoko recognized that some people disliked the press licensing system, but pointed out that this policy is constitutional and is mandated by the 1982 Press Law.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
A pedestrian's life in Jakarta
A pedestrian's life in Jakarta From Jayakarta Walking on the sidewalk in Jakarta can be a dangerous experience. During peak hours one can nearly be killed by passing motorcyclists, who use the sidewalks as if they were express lanes. Manholes without lids as well as sidewalk vendors also add to the adventure of walking in Jakarta. Heaven knows when the situation will improve. ASTUTI Jakarta
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Sunaryo sets hat trick as Lampung lifters reign
Sunaryo sets hat trick as Lampung lifters reign JAKARTA (JP): Sunaryo of Jambi broke three records at the end of the national weight lifting championships here yesterday, but Lampung remained the country's strongest powerhouse of the muscular sport. Competing in the 108-kilogram division, Sunaryo set new records in the snatch, clean and jerk and total weight categories. There were four records shattered at the conclusion of the four-day meet, taking the tally of new national marks to seven.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 11, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 750 -25 2,000 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,375 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,725 -25 512,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 6,200 0 0 Anwar Sierad 1,125 0 255,500 Aqua Golden Mississippi 1,500 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 2,125 75 505,500 Argo Pantes 2,100 0 0 Asahimas Flat 2,475 25 1,883,000 Asiana IMI...
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Port open on holiday
Port open on holiday JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto announced here yesterday that the Tanjung Priok Port in North Jakarta will keep on operating during the Idul Fitri holiday which falls on Feb. 21 and 22. "The Tanjung Priok port will remain open for 24 hours and activities will stop just for two hours for the Idul Fitri prayer on Feb.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Krakatau Steel's profits rise
Krakatau Steel's profits rise JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Krakatau Steel, the country's largest producer of steel products, based in the West Java town of Cilegon, saw its profits up sharply to Rp 240 billion (US$105.26 million) after several years of small earnings. "We're very grateful that we managed to earn four times our profit target of Rp 60 billion last year.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Chaotic traffic conditions in Depok
Chaotic traffic conditions in Depok From Kompas Traffic conditions in Depok, West Java, one of the capital city's dormitory towns 35 kilometers to the south, have reached a critical point. This is a direct result of the burgeoning of new housing complexes and shopping centers. The banks along the Ciliwung River (which runs through Puncak, Bogor and Jakarta) are not spared. Bulldozers have been at work to clear the land for yet another housing development.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Nippon finds gas in Irian
Nippon finds gas in Irian TOKYO (AFP): Nippon Oil Co. Ltd. said a group of Japanese and U.S. firms has produced 100 million cubic feet (2.83 million cubic meters) of natural gas a day from a test well in an Indonesian mining area. The discovery was made at an evaluation well in the Berau area off Irian Jaya by Nippon Oil unit Nippon Oil Exploration (Berau) Ltd. and another Japanese firm, KG Berau Petroleum, as well as Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO) and Occidental Petroleum Corp.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Seribu Islands and tourism plan
Seribu Islands and tourism plan From Media Indonesia The plan to make 45 of the 105 islands in the Seribu Islands chain north of Jakarta into a tourist area came as a shock to the island communities. The plan emerged following a panel discussion, without the participation and support of the local communities. Attention must paid to natural and human resources as well as environmental problems when it comes to tourism.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Music and entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Pasar Senggol - Balinese Arts & Crafts, daily. Sunset Procession, daily. Ramayana Dance, Thursday. Legong Dance, Saturday. Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday. Rejang, Puspawresti, Belibis and Jaran Teji dances, Monday. Kecak Dance, Friday & Tuesday. Jegog Dance, Wednesday. Pesona Lounge - Live music by Philipino Guitar duo, Medi & Boy, daily. Lila Cita Fun Pub - Rakata Disc Band, Friday & Monday.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Savings lesson
Savings lesson From Neraca Some time ago I went to Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) in Bayat, Klaten, Central Java, to take care of some business. It was a busy day for the bank, packed with many people and even school children making deposits. It was heartening to know that in a small village like Bayat the people are aware of the need to save for the future. Saving is a good habit, and one that teaches children to be thrifty and not spendthrifts. SITI KUSTIAH Jakarta
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
PPP adds pressure for 'silent week' abolition
PPP adds pressure for 'silent week' abolition JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) yesterday joined the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) in calling for the abolition of the so-called "silent week" before polling day. The week is meant as days when people cool the political temperature after a full month of tense, and often violent, campaigns by the political parties contesting the election.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
To be human is a testimony of genius
To be human is a testimony of genius By John Phillips YOGYAKARTA (JP): A book about Indonesian culture, Culture Shock, Indonesia, advised readers to use the word rasa (feel) instead of the word pikir (think) when talking about ideas in Indonesian. Whether this advice still holds in Indonesian society reflects an older wisdom about people that is a key to understanding intelligence.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travels: Face of My Country 2:35 TV Series: Amazing 3:05 Science Film: Travel-travel 3:30 Science: Safari Ocean 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:30 Travels: Pelangi Budaya 4:55 Filler/Trailer 5:30 Information: Upaya Pembudayaan Kewirausahaan 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Karya Nyata: Embroidery 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Garuda Pancasila/Filler/Trailer 7:30 Dynamic 8:00 News: Lintasan Berita...
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
S. Korea's Chun to be indicted of bribery
S. Korea's Chun to be indicted of bribery SEOUL (Reuter): South Korean prosecutors said yesterday that former president Chun Doo Hwan will be formally indicted on bribery charges today, the second former head of state to be charged with corruption in as many months. Chun would join his successor Roh Tae-woo, who was charged with corruption in early December. They already face mutiny charges over the 1979 coup that propelled Chun to power. "Mr Chun will be indicted.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Listening to new voices
Listening to new voices Indonesia's current economic progress has undeniably spurred rising demands for improvement in other social domains. This is nothing new. History tells us that such trends have become needs in other developing countries. Therefore, the emergence of new mass organizations focusing on improving things should be viewed as just a matter of course, no matter how outspoken, or critical they may seem.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Two killed in lanslide
Two killed in lanslide MANADO, North Sulawesi: Two people were killed, four are missing and seven others injured in a landslide in the Paal Dua subdistrict on Thursday morning, Antara reported. Three houses caved in and two others were damaged in the landslide, the news agency said. The seven injured were treated in hospital. Three were seriously injured because they were buried for sometime before rescue workers found them. (emb)
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Alternative traffic plan
Alternative traffic plan From Kompas The worst traffic jams seem to take place in the morning when government employees and private sector workers leave their homes almost at the same hour (8:00) and when they return home at around 5:00. Traffic jams cause physical and psychological fatigue. One cannot feel fit to start work and be productive after getting off to such a wretched start in the morning.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pramindo seeks $350m loan
Pramindo seeks $350m loan HONG KONG (Reuter): PT Pramindo Ikat Nusantara, a consortium including Indonesia's Astra Group and France's Cable et Radio, will seek US$350 million in commercial financing for a telecommunications venture, arranger Chase Manhattan Bank Asia said. Pramindo last year won a tender to install some 460,000 phone lines in Indonesia's Sumatra. It is one of several companies that won tenders to install two million telephone lines in Indonesia.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Coconut tosser gets five months
Coconut tosser gets five months JAKARTA (JP): A man was jailed for five months for hitting another in the head with coconut, Antara reported yesterday. The Medan District Court found 33-year old Antoni Aritonang guilty of injuring Sutan Parlindungan Siregar, 55, last October. Antoni, a small-scale trader by profession, admitted in court to throwing the coconut because he was angered by banter earlier in the day. Sutan's injury required several stitches, the court was told.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Vehicle theft boss shot dead in Cipanas
Vehicle theft boss shot dead in Cipanas JAKARTA (JP): City police have shot dead one of the most wanted repeat offenders who is also a ganglord of an extensive vehicle theft syndicate, in a night raid in Cipanas, about 90 kilometers south of here. The suspect, Maman Haryanto, better known as Hery, 31, was shot at least four times during the raid in front of a restaurant at the West Java mountain tourist resort on Wednesday, Lt. Col.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Wedding jewels on display
Wedding jewels on display BANDAR LAMPUNG: The Negeri Ruwa Jurai Museum here is displaying more than 242 ornaments worn at traditional weddings from various Sumatran regions, Antara reported. The chief organizer, Mohammad Asswans said the exhibition includes collections brought from museums in Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra, Riau, Jambi, Bengkulu, South Sumatra and Lampung. The exhibition will last until Tuesday.(emb)
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Flood destroys rice crops
Flood destroys rice crops PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: About 1,000 hectares of ricefields have been swamped by water for the past three days in the worst flood to hit the North Barito regency this week. Local officials told Antara that the ricefields had already been planted and farmers had been looking forward to reap the harvest. The flood, caused when the Barito river burst its banks, has also affected the North Barito regency and parts of the South Barito regency. (emb)
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Ministry gets new structure
Ministry gets new structure JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has issued a presidential decree ruling that the newly-merged Ministry of Industry and Trade is to be streamlined into 10 first-echelon departments under the leadership of Minister Tunky Ariwibowo. According to the decree, issued here on Wednesday, the 10 top echelon departments consist of five directorate generals, three agencies, one secretariat general and one inspectorate general.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Council seeks talks on Tebet Barat market
Council seeks talks on Tebet Barat market JAKARTA (JP): The City Council's Commission B for economic affairs yesterday urged the city market office to discuss with its traders its plan to rent out part of Tebet Barat market. Secretary of the commission, Zarkasyi Marzuki, said yesterday that 13 traders still oppose the plan. "The deal to rent the top floor of the market to Ramayana department store was reached, but it is important to re-discuss the plan with the 13 traders.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pre-shipment inspection under fire
Pre-shipment inspection under fire JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Customs and Excise Soehardjo Soebardi suggested yesterday that the system of pre-shipment inspection applied to Indonesian imports since 1985 be ended to facilitate the implementation of free trade in ASEAN in 2003.
Fri, 12 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Sanchez upsets Eltingh on way to quarterfinals
Sanchez upsets Eltingh on way to quarterfinals JAKARTA (JP): Emilio Sanchez of Spain produced the biggest upset of the day at the US$328,000 Indosiar Men's Open tennis championships yesterday when he sent fourth seed Jacco Eltingh of the Netherlands packing. Old crack Sanchez, 31, who carved out brilliant accomplishments in his professional career as a doubles player, shrugged off 15 aces sunk by Eltingh to win 7-6 (8-6), 7-5 and strolled into the quarterfinals.