Archive: 22 October 1996
44 articles found
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
City urged to buy water cathment plot
City urged to buy water cathment plot JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta mayoralty is urging the city administration to purchase a 300 hectare plot in Jagakarsa subdistrict in an effort to preserve it as a water catchment area. Mayor Pardjoko told reporters yesterday that the 300 hectare plot is currently privately owned. He expressed concern that the plot could be improperly used, possibly leading to environmental damage because the area is designated as a water catchment area.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Developing Indonesia's east
Developing Indonesia's east From Pikiran Rakyat There is indeed a great gap yawning between the development of the western and the eastern parts of Indonesia. Experts from many disciplines have analyzed the gap and have provided proposals on how to resolve the problem. But our level of success is questionable. What is wrong with our concept of development?
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia and Australia sign tourism pact
Indonesia and Australia sign tourism pact JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Australia signed a cooperation agreement yesterday to boost human resources development in both countries' tourist industries. The agreement, effective for five years, was signed by the chairman of the Sectoral National Body for Hotels and Restaurants and the National Council for Vocational Education, Pontjo Sutowo; chairman of the National Council for Education and Training in Tourism, Post and Telecommunications, Willem Ch.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Ali's flesh may be weak but his spirit is still punchy
Ali's flesh may be weak but his spirit is still punchy JAKARTA (JP): Boxing legend Muhammad Ali yesterday showed that the Parkinson's disease he developed in 1984 may have weakened his body but not his spirit. Again and again he raised his fists as if ready for a fight, and jokingly challenged several journalists to trade punches with him. He repeated a magic trick with a red handkerchief he had performed upon his arrival at Sukarno-Hatta international airport on Sunday.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
The challenges ahead
The challenges ahead Although it may not come as a surprise to most people, there is little earth-shattering in the list of qualifications the ruling Golkar organization has suggested must be met by candidates in the 1998 presidential election.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Cover-up in Irian
Cover-up in Irian I am writing in response to your article 'Koteka' not a sign of poverty in Irian (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 12, 1996). Your report that Jayawijaya Regent J.B. Wenas claimed recently: "Many Dani residing in the spectacular Baliem valley are 'millionaires' who are proud to wear the traditional sheath. Many Dani have millions of rupiah deposited at government owned banks in Wamena town.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Infant found at a housing park
Infant found at a housing park BEKASI, West Java (JP): A newly-born baby boy, presumably born out of wedlock, was found crying in a housing complex park by local residents yesterday. "The infant, who was still bleeding, was wrapped in a pink cloth lying face down in a bush of grass," Mini, 45, a resident of South Bekasi who found the baby, said. Mini, whose house is in front of the park, said she had heard the baby crying since 5 a.m.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Jababeka estimates profit
Jababeka estimates profit JAKARTA (JP): Industrial estate developer PT Kawasan Industri Jababeka expects to meet its 1996 profit projection of Rp 180 billion (US$76 million) after it acquires three companies. Company executives said yesterday that Jababeka might make between Rp 170 billion and Rp 180 billion in profit this year.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Ten dead and seven injured in Central Java floods
Ten dead and seven injured in Central Java floods PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): At least 10 people died and seven other were injured in rainstorms and floods in Central Java over the past few days, officials said yesterday. The worst hit regencies are Banyumas, Cilacap, Kebumen and the capital city Semarang, where heavy rains have been falling since Friday. In Banyumas, Cilacap and Kebumen, floods have inundated more than 150 villages, forcing thousands of families to evacuate to safer ground.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Embassy co-hosts seminar
Embassy co-hosts seminar JAKARTA (JP): The Italian Embassy and University of Indonesia's School of Engineering will hold a seminar on microelectronics, new materials and information technology on Thursday, the embassy said yesterday.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
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, Sunday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Los Paraguas Vocal Group, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Pianist Sudarmadi, Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m to 9:30 a.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta crimes becoming more violent: Hamami
Jakarta crimes becoming more violent: Hamami JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata says that although city crime rates have fallen in recent years, the crimes themselves are becoming more violent. He said the recent spate of bank customer and taxi driver robberies was serious. "We are concerned about the ever increasing number of armed robberies in the city," Hamami said Saturday after assigning some 300 more officers to the city's mobile police brigade.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Tony crashes but rateins rally title
Tony crashes but rateins rally title JAKARTA (JP): A last-ditch collision cost Tony Hardianto a season-ending victory in Bandar Lampung Sunday, but it did not cost him his national rally championship throne. Pacesetter Tony was on the way to his second win of the year when his speeding Subaru Impreza smashed into a ditch on the 15th and last special stage of Sunday's race at Way Berulu.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Alcohol: Give it a chance
Alcohol: Give it a chance From Suara Karya The Jakarta Decree No.8/1996 concerning the regulation of distribution of alcoholic drinks in Jakarta has provoked reactions from religious leaders, social-political organizations and others. Some propose that the Home Minister should revoke the decree. However, we should give this matter a fair consideration as the issue has both social and political aspects.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Shrimp farmers may lose jobs
Shrimp farmers may lose jobs PATI, Central Java: Hundreds of shrimp farmers may have their saltwater ponds seized by Bank Rakyat Indonesia because they failed to pay their credit on time. The farmers, who used their ponds as collateral, said they could not pay their debts because a disease affecting the shrimp has shattered their dreams for a good harvest this season.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
RP economy to grow 7.1%
RP economy to grow 7.1% MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos forecast yesterday the country's gross national product (GNP) would grow 7.1 percent year-on-year in 1996. "The latest reports indicate that economic growth this year is likely to hit 7.1 percent, up from 5.5 percent last year and 5.1 percent the year before," Ramos said. The president was speaking to delegates at an international conference of local government officials.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
On the Nobel Prize
On the Nobel Prize I wish to comment on the recent awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize for 1996 to Jose Ramos-Horta, the former chief of foreign affairs and information for East Timor's Fretilin movement. As we all should know, the leftwing Fretilin was one of several East Timorese factions engaged in, and on the verge of winning a civil war in 1975, when Indonesian troops moved in.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Service sector needs serious attention: Marzuki
Service sector needs serious attention: Marzuki JAKARTA (JP): Facing the 21st century, Indonesia should modify its service sector to create more employment and reduce the country's huge deficits in the sector, an expert said here yesterday.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Gas station explodes
Gas station explodes TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Two people were badly injured in a gas station explosion on Jl. Imam Bonjol, Karawaci, yesterday. A gasoline pump and a public transport minivan were burned in the explosion which eyewitnesses said was caused by because the minivan driver repairing his vehicle while his tank was being filled. The explosion destroyed many windows in nearby houses, panicking the houses' owners.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian to be IMF boss
Malaysian to be IMF boss KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's central bank announced yesterday that its assistant governor Zamani Abdul Ghani was being appointed as an executive director in the International Monetary Fund from Nov. 1, this year. It said in a statement that Zamani would serve a two-year term in the IMF, based in Washington DC.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Republicans zero in on foreign contributions
Republicans zero in on foreign contributions WASHINGTON (Reuter): Republicans zeroed in on foreign campaign contributions to President Bill Clinton on Sunday, with Sen. John McCain calling for a special prosecutor and an independent counsel to investigate the matter.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Soeharto fits Golkar's criteria'
'Soeharto fits Golkar's criteria' JAKARTA (JP): The ruling political organization Golkar did not necessarily refer to incumbent President Soeharto when it announced a set of criteria for the next president, according to political observer Rudini. Rudini, who is also a former home affairs minister, said yesterday he was sure the major political grouping must have had more than one presidential candidate in mind when it drew up the nine-point criteria for assuming the presidency.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Iraq friendly cancelled over flight problem
Iraq friendly cancelled over flight problem JAKARTA (JP): An Asia Cup finals warmup match pitting Indonesia against Iraq tomorrow has been called off following flight problems that hit the Iraqis as they were about to depart. Secretary-General of the All-Indonesia Football Association Nugraha Besoes told a press conference yesterday that the Iraqi Ambassador, Dr. Sa'doon J. Al-Zubaydi, had contacted him twice Sunday evening to confirm the cancellation.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Packard upbeat on leading printer market
Packard upbeat on leading printer market JAKARTA (JP): Hewlett Packard, a United States-based printer producer, is upbeat about maintaining its leadership in Indonesia's printer market despite growing competition from other international printer producers. Lee Ray Massey, the company's worldwide marketing manager, said here yesterday the competition in the printer market in Indonesia is sharply growing.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Kid's Song 3:05 Music: Dilentasia 3:30 TV Series: Beyond Tomorrow 4:05 Science and Technology 4:30 TV Drama 5:00 Regional News 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 English Lesson 6:00 News: Lintas Berita 6:05 Travel 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Filler and Trailer 7:30 Talk Show: Wawasan 8:05 TV Drama: Menjelang Fajar 9:00 World News 9:30 Sport: Arena dan Juara 10:30 Late News 10:40 TV Series: Final Words Belong to Love Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Karate body plans national training
Karate body plans national training JAKARTA (JP): The 19th Southeast Asian Games is still one year away, but the Indonesian Karate Federation has begun preparing for its long-term national training program. The program should commence by the end of November, said Tono Soe'oed, a federation official, at a press conference yesterday. "We plan to train between 60 and 70 karatekas," he said. There is a possibility that the federation will contract a foreign coach, he said.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
New toll road segments planned
New toll road segments planned JAKARTA (JP): At least five districts will be affected by a planned project for a new outer toll ring road from west to east Jakarta and another from north to south Jakarta. A source at the city's spatial plan agency yesterday said part of the outer toll road from west to east Jakarta would affect the Pesanggrahan, Kebayoran Lama, Kembangan and Kebon Jeruk districts.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Seminar to discuss export opportunities
Seminar to discuss export opportunities JAKARTA (JP): Economist Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti and a number of foreign marketing consultants will discuss macroeconomics and overseas marketing opportunities at a three-day seminar which begins here tomorrow, the organizer said.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Police deny suspect died in custody
Police deny suspect died in custody BOGOR, West Java (JP): The police are denying that a man detained in connection with a fatal robbery who died yesterday passed away while in custody. Bogor Police Chief Col. Dadang Garnida confirmed the death of Cece Tajudin, a 41-year-old father of three, and told a press conference yesterday that the man died on the way to the Indonesian Red Cross hospital. "I was told that Cece was dying at about 4.45 a.m.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
State plantation company to get ISO 9002
State plantation company to get ISO 9002 JAKARTA (JP): State-owned plantation firm PT Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN) III will be awarded an ISO 9002 certificate for quality management tomorrow for its downstream rubber products, a company executive says. PTPN III Marketing Director Megananda told reporters yesterday that the certificate would be presented by Underwriter Laboratories Inc.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Tondano festival opens next week
Tondano festival opens next week MANADO, North Sulawesi: The province is bracing itself for next week's Rp 3 billion (US$1.2 million) four-day Tondano Cultural Festival. The festival to be held on the banks of the renowned Tondano Lake near Paleloan Village will be opened by the Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication Joop Ave, on Oct. 31. North Sulawesi governor E.E. Mangindaan said the government needed Rp 3 billion to build the infrastructure and facilities on the six hectare area.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Hartarto asks OIC to focus on economic issues
Hartarto asks OIC to focus on economic issues JAKARTA (JP): The Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) should now focus more on economic cooperation rather than political issues to promote the welfare of Islamic countries, a senior Indonesian minister said yesterday.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto backs local contractors' appeal
Soeharto backs local contractors' appeal JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto supported a call yesterday to involve more local contractors in the construction of buildings and roads by the private sector, a building executive said. Indonesian Builders Association Chairman Agus Kartasasmita said the President also called on developers of buildings, roads and other infrastructure projects to use more local components in their work.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
'State protects religious communities'
'State protects religious communities' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto restated yesterday the state's responsibility to protect all religious communities and to support their continued development. A mutually supportive relationship should exist between religious communities and the state, said Soeharto in his opening address at the congress of Syarikat Islam, one of the oldest Moslem organizations.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia and Australia launch labor cooperation
Indonesia and Australia launch labor cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Australia agreed yesterday to boost cooperation in manpower development. Visiting Australian Minister for Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs Amanda Vanstone and Indonesian Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief signed a Memorandum of Cooperation.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 21, 1996 Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,050 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 800 -50 81,500 Andayani Megah 1,000 0 282,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,325 0 152,500 Anwar Sierad 2,350 50 2,013,500 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,725 -25 127,500 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,475 -100 1,678,000 Argo Pantes 1,900 0 0 Asahimas Flat 1,350 -25...
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Utut claims second win
Utut claims second win JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Utut Adianto scored his second straight win at the Gunadharma Grandmaster Chess Tournament yesterday, beating Slovakia's Lajos Ftacnik after 39 moves. Playing the disadvantageous black pieces, a victory-hungry Utut followed up a Reti opening with a series of attacks to the Slovakian's kingside board. It took Utut 25 moves of constant pressure to gain pieces of better quality.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Japanese veterans visit Manokwari
Japanese veterans visit Manokwari MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: About 25 Japanese war veterans are currently in town to commemorate their tour of duty in World War II against the allied forces in the area. The visit marks a commitment to improving ties between Indonesia and Japan, said Benny Lesomar, chairman of PT Biak Irian Wisata, the travel agency which has organized the visit.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Jeddah service via Batam
Jeddah service via Batam PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): Passengers from Padang intending to fly to Saudi Arabia will be able to depart from Batam instead of Jakarta when the national air carrier Garuda Indonesia begins to make transit stops on the island in its Jakarta-Jeddah route starting Oct. 30. Garuda, currently serving the Jakarta-Jeddah route three times per week, plans to transit in Batam only on Wednesdays. Garuda's manager in Padang, Indra S.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Keep your shirt on
Keep your shirt on Is there an error in the list of winners of The Jakarta Post Lifestyle Raffle (refer to the announcement in the Oct. 15 paper)? Rusmaniah, P.T. Dermaga Perkasa, Balikpapan, is included twice in the list of fourth prize winners. This might have caused someone else to lose their shirt in the bargain. He/she needs to be consoled. Life is full of oddities, but then the Jakarta lifestyle is also odd, with its own twists and turns.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Women's equality with men remains distant: Minister
Women's equality with men remains distant: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Women have much to overcome before they can equalize their roles with men's, State Minister of Women's roles Mien Sugandhi said yesterday. "The are so many variables in society which block their efforts, such as society's reluctance to accept and recognize women's greater role," Mien told journalists at her office. According to Mien, some men and women do not seem ready to accept a greater role for women, especially in leadership.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Sinar Mas to use Amcol to expand
Sinar Mas to use Amcol to expand SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas Group aims to use Singapore-based Amcol Holdings to spearhead its regional expansion into the food, palm oil and property sector, a company official said yesterday. "Amcol is only an opportunity for us in achieving our strategy...we would like to grow globally," Sinar Mas managing director Indra Widjaja said.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Maternal mortality rate still high
Maternal mortality rate still high JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Health admitted yesterday that the government has made little progress in is efforts to reduce the maternal mortality rate. Director General of Community Health Kumara Rai said that women's health is still vulnerable as indicated by the fact that 390 out of every 100,000 women in labor die. Rai made the remarks when addressing a national symposium on women's welfare and safe motherhood at the National Institute of Sciences (LIPI).
Tue, 22 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Conrad seeks loans
Conrad seeks loans JAKARTA (JP): PT Arthayasa Grahatama, the owner of the Conrad International Center project, appointed Korea First Bank of South Korea yesterday to underwrite and arrange syndicated loans worth US$232.7 million from foreign and local banks. Executives of Arthayasa and Korea First Bank signed the agreement on the loan arrangement here yesterday.