Archive: 5 January 1996
51 articles found
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian shuttlers face the toughest challenge
Indonesian shuttlers face the toughest challenge JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers, still healing bruises they suffered last season, encounter the toughest challenge ever in their bid to keep the badminton world under their control. Secretary-General of the Badminton Association of Indonesia, RAJ Gosal, said yesterday that the country's best shuttlers have to take on the heavy burdens of retaining two Olympic gold medals and both the Thomas and Uber Cups trophies.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Draft State Budget, 1995-96 and 1996-97 (Rp billion)
Draft State Budget, 1995-96 and 1996-97 (Rp billion) 1995-96 state budget and draft 1996-97 state budget (Rp billion) 1995-96 1996-97 1995-96 vs 1996-97 ( % ) REVENUES A. DOMESTIC REVENUES 66,265.2 78,202.8 18.0 I. Oil and natural gas 13,275.6 14,120.1 6.4 1. Oil 9,812.2 10,315.6 5.1 2. Natural gas 3,463.4 3,804.5 9.8 II. Non-oil and non-gas 52,989.6 64,082.7 20.9 1. Income tax 19,238.6 23,708.0 23.2 2. Value added tax 16,655.2 21,788.4 30.8 3. Import duties 3,543.1 3,450.5 -2.6 4.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Islam human rights compatible
Islam human rights compatible Following is the first of a two-part article taken from a paper presented by Muhammad A.S. Hikam at the Asia Foundation's workshop on Human Rights in Asia and Pacific, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Dec. 3-6, 1995. The writer of the article is a research fellow at the Center for Economic and Development Studies, the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (PEP-LIPI), Jakarta. JAKARTA (JP): Is Islam compatible with the modern idea of universal human rights?
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
May 29 declared as Senior Citizens' Day
May 29 declared as Senior Citizens' Day JAKARTA (JP): This coming May 29 will see Indonesia marking National Senior Citizens' Day for the first time. Minister of Population Haryono Suyono said on Wednesday that his office is coordinating various activities and programs in connection with the day in which the nation will pay its respects to its citizens aged 60 years and above, Antara reported.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
More money for better diplomats
More money for better diplomats JAKARTA (JP): As the government forwarded a budget which allocates a 53 percent increase in funds for foreign affairs, the head of the House of Representatives Commission on foreign policy called for an improvement in the quality of Indonesian diplomats. Aisyah Amini said yesterday that the additional fund should be reflected in a marked improvement in the country's diplomatic corps, and in particular the capabilities of Indonesia's ambassadors abroad.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Tax revenue target hailed, questioned
Tax revenue target hailed, questioned JAKARTA (JP): Most legislators and business people were satisfied with the government's tax revenue target set in the 1996-1997 draft state budget announced yesterday, but others felt the target should have been set higher. A.A.
Fri, 05 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, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Water rationing in rainy season
Water rationing in rainy season TUBAN, East Java: About 200 farmers in Mulyoagung village in Tuban are restless because water supplies from Mlirip River have been rationed by the authorities for the past two weeks. Kasrun, the village chief said the farmers' rice fields have been getting water for four days, and then no water for the next four days, Antara reported. Rationing was introduced due to ongoing work to cement the embankment, Kasrun said.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Foreign franchising booming in Indonesia
Foreign franchising booming in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The foreign franchise business in Indonesia enjoyed an average growth of 445.8 percent per annum in the last four years while local franchisers grew only by 5.9 percent, AK & Partners, a franchise consulting firm said. The firm said Wednesday that the number of foreign franchises operating in Indonesia (excluding hotel chains) increased to 113 in 1995 from six in 1991, while domestic franchises only rose from 21 to 26 in the same period.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Fertilizer imports necessary?
Fertilizer imports necessary? A surprise was delivered by the government yesterday to start off the new year. Three cabinet ministers -- those of trade, cooperatives and trade -- issued a joint statement saying that the government was about to import 200,000 tons of fertilizer in order to surmount the critical shortage of this strategic commodity which is now hitting farmers in several regions of this country. The government's decision came after severe shortages were reported in several areas.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang beach disappointing
Tangerang beach disappointing From Neraca On Dec. 31, 1995 I took my family to a beach in Tangerang, West Java for a holiday. This beach is not so well-known as other beaches, but it offers something which is refreshing. A long way before we reached the location, we encountered numerous children offering tickets to enter the beach. The nearer we came the more people confronted us wishing to sell entrance tickets. We tried to ignore them.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
What they say about civil servants' pay
What they say about civil servants' pay JAKARTA (JP): The following are some comments about civil servants' pay. Hamzah Haz, a senior legislator from the United Development Party: This will be the first time ever the government involves the House of Representatives in planning pay hikes. The move is strategic and democratic. The increase should be at least 10 percent so that civil servants and ABRI members can keep their present purchasing power.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 4, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 800 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,375 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,650 25 2,049,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 6,000 0 0 Anwar Sierad 1,100 25 82,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 1,750 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 2,025 0 314,000 Argo Pantes 1,925 -400 10,000 Asahimas Flat 2,300 0 671,000 Asiana IMI...
Fri, 05 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, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Wajah Negeriku 2:35 TV Series: Amazing 3:05 Science Film: Travel-travel 3:30 Science: Safari Ocean 4:05 Education Program: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Youth Drama: Akhirnya Percaya 4:55 Filler/Trailer 5:30 Harmony in Life 5:00 Regional News 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: Jambi 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Information: Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Garuda Pancasila/Filler/Trailer 7:30 Dynamic 8:00 Music: Bintang Nusantara 9:00 Evening News 9:25 Music: Aneka Irama...
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
S. Korea liberalizes imports
S. Korea liberalizes imports SEOUL (AFP): South Korea is to lift import bans on 28 agro- fisheries products including condensed milk and silkworms in July as part of its liberalization program, government officials said yesterday. Another three items -- grapes, apple juice and frozen pollack -- were freed from all import restrictions on January 1, the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry said.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Demolition plan upset squatters
Demolition plan upset squatters JAKARTA (JP): More than 120 families living on the bank of the river Opak in North Jakarta have complained to the city council yesterday about a plan to demolish their houses. Represented by 12 people, the riverbank squatters said on Wednesday that the West Jakarta mayoralty decided to tear down their structures without prior information to them. They said the demolition order, dated Dec. 28 last year, was an arbitrary and one-sided policy.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Civil servants left guessing on salary hike
Civil servants left guessing on salary hike JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto announced yesterday that the government will discuss the idea of raising civil servant salaries with the House of Representatives (DPR) before making a decision. "As far as civil servant salaries are concerned, the government will discuss it with the House to find the best solution," Soeharto told a plenary House session while delivering his annual budget speech.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Football players
Football players From Merdeka I would like to suggest that PSSI (All-Indonesian Football Association) train the junior football players in a more serious manner. For this purpose a qualified team must be formed with the task of picking talented players from all provinces. The selected players must show genuine interest in football, and not just opt to become amateur players who shun training center's programs. They should also be tested concerning their IQ and mental attitude.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia expects to get three boxing tickets to Atlanta
Indonesia expects to get three boxing tickets to Atlanta JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia expects to get three boxing tickets to the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, officials said yesterday. Imron ZS, executive director of the Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina), and Paul Toding, Pertina's chairman, told reporters here yesterday that five Indonesian boxers will take part in the Mayor's Cup event in Cebu, Philippines, which is also a selection event for the Olympic Games.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Welsh trade team due here
Welsh trade team due here JAKARTA (JP): A trade mission from Welsh headed by Parliamentary Under Secretary of States for Wales, Rod Richards will make a five day visit here. The team which will comprise of nineteen Welsh businessmen is scheduled to meet local businessmen and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce. They will also visit a Welsh company here, PT Robertson Research. (08)
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pipe leakage
Pipe leakage From Media Indonesia On Dec. 20,1995 I reported a leakage of the water pipe in the front yard of my house. This has resulted in the front garden being inundated all the time. When I met the developer's staff, they asked me this: "Is the leakage within or outside the house?" I said that it was in the house, adding that the Bintaro Jaya Developer would suffer a loss if they delayed the repair.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Masyumi pushes for reforms
Masyumi pushes for reforms JAKARTA (JP): Masyumi, a newly formed Moslem-based organization, vowed yesterday to push forth its demands for political reforms. Masyumi spokesman Agus Miftach said that the organization, founded last November, is determined to seek revision of the laws governing democratic development of political parties. "We want the freedom to establish political parties," Agus said when briefing journalists on the results of a meeting of Masyumi's top leaders on Wednesday.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta's 34,000 firms fail to provide facilities
Jakarta's 34,000 firms fail to provide facilities JAKARTA (JP): Not one of the 34,000 companies operating in Jakarta has paid proper attention to their worker's welfare as required by regulation, a city councilor has said. The chairman of the council's commission for people's welfare, Atje Mulyadi, said yesterday that none of the companies have implemented the decree for the improvement of workers' welfare by providing them with facilities and allowances as stipulated. Decree No.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
House warns against business domination
House warns against business domination JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Wahono called on the government yesterday to check the domination of big businesses in the economy. Addressing the House of Representatives ahead of President Soeharto's annual budget speech, Wahono identified a number of "corrections" that Indonesia must undertake to ensure sustainable development.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Publicly-listed Matahari to open 15 new outlets
Publicly-listed Matahari to open 15 new outlets JAKARTA (JP): PT Matahari Putra Prima, a publicly-listed retail company, plans to open 15 new outlets throughout Indonesia this year. Matahari's spokesman Rudy R.J. Sumampouw told reporters here yesterday that his company would open four of the outlets this month.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Ulemas to visit Jakarta
Ulemas to visit Jakarta PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Twenty ulemas from West Kalimantan will travel to Jakarta for an audience with President Soeharto today, Antara reported yesterday. The ulemas will hold Friday prayers together with the head of state before the meeting, the news agency said quoting Djuni Hamidy, secretary of the province's chapter of the Indonesian Ulema Council. Their chief mission is to express gratitude in connection with Indonesia's 50th independence anniversary.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia will not use foreign exchange reserves
Indonesia will not use foreign exchange reserves JAKARTA (JP): Governor of Bank Indonesia (the central bank) Soedradjad Djiwandono stated yesterday that Indonesia will not resort to using its foreign exchange reserves to cover its current account deficit -- expected to reach US$7.9 billion this year. Speaking at a budget briefing for the press on Wednesday night, the governor said that the deficit can still be offset by official and private capital flows.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Junior high for Krakatau 'son'
Junior high for Krakatau 'son' BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The provincial administration will open a small junior high school on Sebesi and Sebuku this year, two tiny islets that are part of the Anak Krakatau (Krakatau Son) group of islands in the Sunda Strait. Head of Lampung Education Authorities Enggus Subarman said that initially the two schools will follow the pattern of an "open school system" in view of the shortage of space and seats, Antara reported.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Cop missing after tidal waves
Cop missing after tidal waves PALU, Central Sulawesi: A police officer, missing since Monday's tidal wave is feared to have been dragged into the water, according to Antara. The news agency said that Chief Corporal Anhar Lahusen was patrolling the Taipa beach in the Tonggolobibi village in Donggala regency when the coast was suddenly swept by a tidal wave. His motorbike was found near a ravaged warehouse.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Foreign campuses allowed to open
Foreign campuses allowed to open KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia is soon to allow foreign universities to set up branches in the country in a major policy change analysts said could help cut down the overseas-education bill and save foreign exchange. "Besides cutting down the 2.5 billion ringgit (US$1 billion) annual outflow due to Malaysians studying abroad, the move could help produce more skilled personnel to help Malaysia's industrialization pursuits," a private educator said yesterday.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI sends bowlers to Malaysia
RI sends bowlers to Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bowling Association today will send five female and four male bowlers to the 8th Asian Youth Bowling Championships in Genting Highland, Malaysia, scheduled for Jan. 7 - 13. Team manager Alamsyah Tankama told The Jakarta Post yesterday that the five female bowlers are Lisa Permata Sari from West Java, Irma Fitria Sari, Happy Aridewanti, Trefi Pamela Risakota from East Kalimantan and a reserve, Asih Tria Wulandari from Jakarta.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Residents sue land agency
Residents sue land agency JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Kelapa Gading want the North Jakarta Land Agency office to withdraw a permit given to a private developer to use 20 hectares of land they have been tilling for 38 years. The 102 residents, represented by lawyer Efri Said, asked the Jakarta State Administrative Court to order the mayoralty to cancel the permit granted to PT Sari Kebon Jeruk Permai.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian Balance of Payments (US$ million)
Indonesian Balance of Payments (US$ million) Indonesian balance of payments (US$ million) Description 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 (actual) (estimate) (projection) 1. Exports (FOB) 42,161 46,904 53,264 a. Oil 6,312 5,865 5,067 b. Liquefied natural gas 4,133 4,031 3,973 c. Non-oil and non-gas 31,716 37,008 44,224 2. Imports (FOB) - 34,122 - 41,846 - 45,471 a. Oil - 3,383 - 3,246 - 2,661 b. Liquefied natural gas - 263 - 270 - 264 c. Non-oil and non-gas - 30,476 - 38,330 - 42,546 3.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
More taxes to fund state spending
More taxes to fund state spending JAKARTA (JP): The government unveiled yesterday its 1996-1997 fiscal year spending plan, which features a hefty 16 percent increase to be financed chiefly through more taxes. Presenting the draft budget to the House of Representatives, President Soeharto warned that the economy is overheating because of the rapid growth of the past year. However, Soeharto defied earlier predictions that the government would go for an austere budget.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
BRI's rating upgraded
BRI's rating upgraded HONG KONG (Reuter): Thomson BankWatch has assigned a senior debt rating of BB+ and an inter-country issuer rating of IC-B/C to Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI). The ratings reflect the bank's high creditworthiness in spite of the weakness in the quality of its loan portfolio, the rating agency said. The Indonesian government is squarely behind BRI, and the bank's management has shown determination in its efforts to solve BRI's problems, BankWatch added.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bogor chaotic
Bogor chaotic From Kompas For the last few days Kompas has published articles and photos showing what the town of Bogor is like. On Dec. 14, 1995, on page 8, there was a picture of a street full of garbage. And on Dec.. 16 we could see a picture which showed piles of rubbish.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Riau, Kalimantan get National parks
Riau, Kalimantan get National parks JAKARTA: The Ministry of Forestry has converted a huge forestry area in Riau and a large area of natural forest in West Kalimantan into a national park. Minister Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo declared in two separate decrees that an 800,000 hectare area, known as the Bentuang Karimun natural forest in West Kalimantan, and a 127,698 hectare area covering forests in the Indragiri Hulu and Indragiri Hilir regencies in Riau, will now have national park status.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
After the flood, comes diarrhea
After the flood, comes diarrhea BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A provincial administration official warned of possible outbreaks of diarrhea in areas struck by floods in eastern and northern Aceh this week. Saleh Yacob, the chief of the administration's social services, said his office had already received reports of outbreaks in a number of villages.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Policies aimed to cool down economy: Mar'ie
Policies aimed to cool down economy: Mar'ie JAKARTA (JP): Fiscal and monetary policies in 1996/1997 (April/March) must be designed to cool down the economy without arresting the country's economic growth rate, which is expected to surpass seven percent, said Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Walhi won't file suit against polluters
Walhi won't file suit against polluters JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) says it has no immediate plans to file lawsuits against companies named by the government as the worst industrial polluters, despite offers of assistance from the state.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Dispensary robbers indentified
Dispensary robbers indentified JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta police are searching a group of six robbers armed with a gun who committed a pre-dawn burglary at a building designated as a clinic and dispensary yesterday morning. "The identities of all of the members are already known," Lt. Col. SY Wenas, chief of the South Jakarta police, told The Jakarta Post yesterday. According to Wenas, the group in a Suzuki Carry van carried out their action at around 2:55 a.m.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Emerging Asian bourses back on the buy-list
Emerging Asian bourses back on the buy-list HONG KONG (Agencies): Many, but not all, of Asia's emerging stock markets seem to have been put back on the buy-list by foreign investors. But brokers and analysts in the region questioned by Reuters yesterday are not convinced the trend can last throughout the year.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Demand for office space in S'pore expected to increase
Demand for office space in S'pore expected to increase SINGAPORE (Reuter): Demand for office space in Singapore is expected to be robust, allowing rentals to move up in 1996, property consultant Jones Lang Wootton (JLW) said yesterday at a seminar on construction and property. "The outlook for the office market is less buoyant compared to the heady rises in rentals and capital values in 1994 and the first half of 1995," JLW executive director Steven Choo said.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Mitsubishi's venture capital
Mitsubishi's venture capital TOKYO (UPI): Mitsubishi will be the first Japanese trading company to enter the U.S. venture capital business, a business newspaper said yesterday. Mitsubishi, Japan's largest trading firm, wants to back growing U.S. exporters through investment, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun newspaper reported. "We are planning to acquire mainly growing U.S. exporters of any merchandise," said Takashi Shogase, Mitsubishi Corp.'s international public relations manager.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Hotels and restaurants get health certificates
Hotels and restaurants get health certificates JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-six hotels, restaurants and catering services received health certificates from the city administration yesterday. Fauzy Bowo, the head of the City Tourism Agency, said at the Kartika Chandra Hotel in Jakarta that the certificates, presented by Deputy Governor of Economic Development Tb. Rais, would help boost tourism in the capital.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Will state budget be able to cool economy?
Will state budget be able to cool economy? The government unveiled its proposed budget yesterday. Economist Mari Pangestu calls for prudence, transparency and consistence in the financing of big projects. JAKARTA (JP): The budget for the 1996-1997 fiscal year was announced yesterday amid great expectations for its role in helping to "cool down" the economy. Let us review whether this is the case.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian, S'pore rubber markets up
Malaysian, S'pore rubber markets up KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian rubber prices ended sharply higher yesterday after players chased the Tokyo market which surged in tandem with the yen, traders said. "The market is still very hollow and there's no desperate need for rubber at the moment," said a trader.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Austere, realistic budget
Austere, realistic budget The 1996-1997 state budget which President Soeharto proposed to the House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday is qualitatively and structurally very similar to the current one. The spending plan reflects a conservative fiscal policy. That is fully consistent with the tighter monetary policy which was introduced last month to cool off the overheating economy.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Many concerned over current account deficit
Many concerned over current account deficit JAKARTA (JP): Legislators and businessmen harbored strong reservations about the country's growing current account deficit and the overheating of the economy. Speaking to journalists after a House plenary session yesterday, businessman Iman Taufik suggested that the government strengthen measures to reduce the deficit which has reached an alarming point.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto unveils 1996-1997 draft state budget
Soeharto unveils 1996-1997 draft state budget President Soeharto unveiled the annual state budget draft yesterday before a plenary session of the House of Representatives (DPR). The following is an unofficial, condensed translation of the budget transcript. JAKARTA: Our nation embarked on the year 1996 with the year 1995 that we have safely passed as an asset. Last year had a special significance to our nation. It was a year full of dynamism at home, in the region and the world.