Archive: 14 October 1996
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Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Economist links poverty remedy to freedom
Economist links poverty remedy to freedom MEDAN, N. Sumatra (JP): Indonesian development economist Sjahrir says the government's attack on poverty should do more than reduce the number of people living below the poverty line by improving people's basic capabilities and freedom.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
PT Telkom has problems providing new lines
PT Telkom has problems providing new lines JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned telecommunications company, PT Telkom, has asked prospective customers in West Jakarta who have applied for new telephone connections for unoccupied buildings to immediately inform its West Jakarta office.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
RI woman climber honored in Nepal
RI woman climber honored in Nepal JAKARTA (JP): Clara Sumarwati, the first Indonesian and Southeast Asian to reach the 8,848-meter summit of Mt. Everest, was congratulated by Nepal's Minister of Sports and Culture Bai Bahadur in a ceremony in Kathmandu on Oct. 10.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Freeport gets payment
Freeport gets payment NEW ORLEANS (Reuter): Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc said the RTZ-CRA mining group has made a US$184 million payment for exploration and expansion spending under joint venture programs announced in 1995.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
100 grade schools to be renovated
100 grade schools to be renovated JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta mayoralty will renovate more than one hundred state-owned elementary school buildings in this fiscal year, Mayor Sudarsono says."Seventy-one of the school buildings have already been renovated since April with costs ranging between Rp...
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Indonesia gets World Bank loan to fight poverty
Indonesia gets World Bank loan to fight poverty JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has approved a loan worth US$140 million to support Indonesia's poverty reduction program.The bank said the program, called the Second Village Infrastructure Project, will accelerate poverty reduction efforts through...
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
White House defends RI's ties to Clinton
White House defends RI's ties to Clinton WASHINGTON (Reuter): The White House on Friday defended the propriety of President Bill Clinton's ties to a wealthy Indonesian family that has made big contributions to the Democratic Party and Clinton's inaugural committee.Several U.S.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Rights body praised for its findings
Rights body praised for its findings JAKARTA (JP): Observers say the National Commission on Human Rights proved its independence when it announced its findings on the July 27 riots by clearly identifying rights violations committed by the authorities and others.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, nightly except Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday,...
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
The Nobel decision
The Nobel decision The decision to award this year's Nobel peace prize to East Timor Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo and exiled separatist leader Ramos Horta came as something of a shock. Few in Indonesia question the selection of Bishop Belo who, in spite of his often scathing criticisms of the...
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
RI-Germany maritime cooperation on the rice
RI-Germany maritime cooperation on the rice JAKARTA (JP): The maritime cooperation between Germany and Indonesia has increased significantly and will bring mutual benefits to both countries as the Asia-Pacific region leads toward being the center of global economic growth, an ambassador says.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
'Nobel prize a hurdle in East Timor diplomacy'
'Nobel prize a hurdle in East Timor diplomacy' JAKARTA (JP): East Timor has been described as the pebble in Indonesia's shoe, but the recent Nobel peace prize for separatist leader Jose Ramos Horta may well be the boulder blocking an international settlement on the territory, according to political...
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
National Library warns publishers
National Library warns publishers JAKARTA (JP): The National Library promised Saturday to get tough with publishers and recording companies that failed to submit copies of their products as required by law.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Dutch firms fund restoration of archives museum
Dutch firms fund restoration of archives museum JAKARTA (JP): A group of Dutch companies has raised US$3 million to finance the restoration of the 18th century building that now houses the Museum of National Archives.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Youth Pledge Day commemoration
Youth Pledge Day commemoration JAKARTA (JP): The office of the minister for youth affairs and sports will hold a three-day event to commemorate the 68th anniversary of Youth Pledge Day at the Graha Pemuda building in Senayan, Central Jakarta.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Gambling rife in Dili
Gambling rife in Dili DILI, East Timor: Townspeople have called on the government to do something to stop the widespread gambling in the youngest province.They raised the issue in their meeting Saturday with the visiting Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Soldiers involved in U. Pandang deaths sentenced to jail
Soldiers involved in U. Pandang deaths sentenced to jail UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): A military tribunal sentenced six soldiers to between 90 days and 105 days in prison for using excessive force in handling the demonstrations here in April, which resulted in the death of three students.Col.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
New DeskJets, LaserJet and DesignJets on offer
New DeskJets, LaserJet and DesignJets on offerBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Not unlike your other peripheral devices, printers nowadays get old as fast as the lettuce on the supermarket shelves. Printers become old not because their parts wear out or their print quality deteriorates, but because...
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
ASEAN to jointly lease Intelsat transponders
ASEAN to jointly lease Intelsat transponders JAKARTA (JP): Telecommunications operators in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed to unite in leasing satellite transponders of Intelsat, the world's leading provider of satellite services, to improve efficiency.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Gus Dur begs forgiveness for raids on churches
Gus Dur begs forgiveness for raids on churches JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem organization, Abdurrahman Wahid, asked yesterday for the nation's forgiveness for the attacks on churches on Thursday perpetrated mostly by NU members.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
A drift towards violence?
A drift towards violence? Less than three months after the authorities put down the July 27 riots in Jakarta, reports of mass violence are again jolting the nation. This time, the rampage took place in the East Java town of Situbondo, 160 kilometers east of Surabaya.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
On student brawls
On student brawls The article by Mr. Jack West in "Your Letters" of The Jakarta Post, Oct. 10, caught my attention. I thought: "At least there is an expatriate who has a genuine interest in the problems of this city.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
RI tanker fined for pollution
RI tanker fined for pollution KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): An Indonesian oil tanker had been fined for causing the worst case of sea pollution in Malaysian waters so far this year, Malaysia's environment minister said yesterday.The owners of the M.T.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
ICJ best arbitrator on islands rift: Experts
ICJ best arbitrator on islands rift: Experts UJUNGPANDANG, S. Sulawesi (JP): Two legal experts agree that Indonesia's and Malaysia's decision to take their overlapping claims on the Sipadan and Ligitan islands to the International Court of Justice (IJC) may yield the best solution.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Students brawl in Ciputat
Students brawl in Ciputat JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of students pelted each other and buses full of passengers with stones in Ciputat, on the border of South Jakarta and Tangerang, West Java, on Saturday.Junior high school students, in scout uniforms, were among the battling students from at least three...
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Papua-backed premier assassinated
Papua-backed premier assassinated SYDNEY (Agencies): The premier of the violence-torn Papua New Guinea island of Bougainville has been assassinated, robbing the province of one of its strongest voices for peace, the PNG government said yesterday.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Teenagers netted in disco raids
Teenagers netted in disco raids JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-eight people, 36 of whom are teenagers, were arrested during raids by a special security task force on four night spots in Central Jakarta over the weekend.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Stock prices become difficult to predict
Stock prices become difficult to predict JAKARTA (JP): Several analysts said they were uncertain as to which direction the stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are likely to move this week, while investors' attention will focus on an Astra "takeover" and several new initial public...
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Hindu ritual in Palangkaraya
Hindu ritual in Palangkaraya PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Hindu religious leaders have started a ritual called Tiwah, which is aimed at helping the spirits of their ancestors ascend to heaven.The 18-day ceremony, worth Rp 50 million (US$21,276), is being financed by the families of 27 dead...
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Govt to focus on high-tech industries for free trade
Govt to focus on high-tech industries for free trade BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The government will focus its policy on the development of certain high-tech industries to prepare the country to compete in regional free trade, which will start in 2000, a senior minister said.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
AIDS information for students
AIDS information for students I would like to make some comments on your article Activists welcome proposal to include AIDS in curriculum (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 28). I think it is a good idea for the government to introduce the subject of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in schools, but...
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
A record 85 restaurants take part in food festival
A record 85 restaurants take part in food festival JAKARTA (JP): Ten Indonesian-food restaurants and 75 restaurants offering foreign cuisine are participating in this year's Jakarta Food Festival, which opened yesterday.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Viewing culture from the bottom up
Viewing culture from the bottom upBy Ignas Kleden JAKARTA (JP): Vertical dimension seems to have beset the general thinking on economical and political management. Keywords such as "top-down approach" and "bottom-up approach" are frequently reiterated by a great number of people, including state...
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Buck Rogers 3:05 Children's Program: Anak Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Major Dad 4:05 Science Film 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Travel: Bali 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Development Program 7:00...
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
'Press must help maintain security before elections'
'Press must help maintain security before elections' BOGOR, West Java (JP): Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata called on reporters yesterday to help create a favorable atmosphere in Jakarta for next year's general election.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Police grill reporters
Police grill reporters KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Police made preparations for the visit of President Soeharto today and tomorrow to the province by subjecting local reporters to hours of "clearance tests".
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Exodus of tangerine growers
Exodus of tangerine growersFrom Forum KeadilanI became very depressed when I read a feature entitled Exodus of Pontianak tangerine growers: spirits sag at commercial order, in Forum No. 12/V/23 September 1996.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Sinar Mas sets up venture
Sinar Mas sets up venture JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Sinar Mas Multiartha, the holder of financial firms in the Sinar Mas Group, said over the weekend that it has set up a joint venture with Asian Banking Corporation and Daehan Investment Trust Co. Ltd. of South Korea.
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Former activists for Soeharto's reelection
Former activists for Soeharto's reelection SEMARANG (JP): An organization of former student activists, Keluarga Besar Laskar Arief Rachman Hakim, vowed last week to back the renomination of President Soeharto for a seventh term in 1998, but the group said it had not yet considered candidates for...
Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Office space demand buoys Jakarta,s property market
Office space demand buoys Jakarta,s property market JAKARTA (JP): The great need for office space has driven up the overall demand in most sectors of the Jakarta property market, an international property consultant said.