Archive: 23 October 1996
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Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Batan lambasted over nuclear project
Batan lambasted over nuclear project DEPOK, West Java (JP): A legislator charged yesterday that the National Atomic Energy Agency (Batan) has turned a deaf ear to people's objections to a government plan to build a nuclear reactor.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Thousands of Jakartans suffer from mental ilness
Thousands of Jakartans suffer from mental ilness JAKARTA (JP): Between 9,000 and 27,000 of Jakarta's nine million people suffer from a serious mental disorder, 10 percent of whom need to undergo special treatment, said a health official yesterday.Dr.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Rp 1b in cheques stolen
Rp 1b in cheques stolen JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Police are investigating how Rp 1 billion (US$429,184) in cheques went missing from a private company in the Bank Dagang Negara (BDN) building on Jl. Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta.Lt. Col. M.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 22, 1996 Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,050 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 800 0 21,500 Andayani Megah 1,025 25 147,000 Aneka...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Jakarta to get new condominium
Jakarta to get new condominium JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja is scheduled to inaugurate two condominiums and two apartment units, called the Taman Pasadenia Pulomas Project, in Pulomas, East Jakarta on Oct. 25, a company executive said yesterday.Gemala Misori W.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Soccer fans die in road accident
Soccer fans die in road accident BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Five soccer fans were killed and another 43 injured as their overloaded truck overturned in Way Jepara on Sunday, Antara reported yesterday.Antara said the truck driver fled the scene.The accident that occurred at about 6:30 p.m.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Hospital staff, patients meet Muhammad Ali
Hospital staff, patients meet Muhammad Ali JAKARTA (JP): On his third visit to Indonesia, Muhammad Ali still charms young and old."The Greatest", a former self-claimed title which he refuted on Monday, was greeted by patients, nurses and doctors during his visit to the Harapan Kita Hospital, West...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Kenari market project to go ahead
Kenari market project to go ahead JAKARTA (JP): City Market Authority, PD Pasar Jaya, intends to continue developing the Kenari market in Central Jakarta despite a dispute over the site with state-owned railway company PT Perumka.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Saudi Arabia to expedite haj visa processing
Saudi Arabia to expedite haj visa processing JAKARTA (JP): The Saudi Arabian government has agreed to process visa applications for next year's haj in Ujungpandang and Surabaya, as well as Jakarta, in order to prevent a repeat of last season's chaotic haj operation.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
RI and Croatian executives talk trade
RI and Croatian executives talk trade JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian and Croatian businessmen met here yesterday to see if they could develop natural gas pipelines in Croatia and trade more coal.Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce Aburizal Bakrie told reporters during a break at the meeting...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
City called on to issue ruling on cheap apartments
City called on to issue ruling on cheap apartments JAKARTA (JP): City councilors urged the administration yesterday to issue a regulation on low-cost apartments in an effort to protect the city's investment as well as apartment owners.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Dili statue listed as record
Dili statue listed as record SEMARANG: The giant Christ the King statue in Dili, East Timor, will be listed at the Indonesian Record Museum.Museum chairman, Jaya Suprana, said yesterday he would send a team to collect detailed information on the 27-meter-tall statue dedicated by President Soeharto...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Astra shares surge 6% on speculation of coming big buying
Astra shares surge 6% on speculation of coming big buying JAKARTA (JP): Shares in car maker Astra International leaped 6 percent yesterday to close at Rp 4,250 (US$1.81), up from Rp 4,000 on Monday, as investors took position to anticipate forthcoming big buying, dealers said.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Outspoken retired generals finding fresh support
Outspoken retired generals finding fresh support JAKARTA (JP): More people are coming out in support of a group of outspoken retired generals whom the government has labeled "inconsistent" toward the state ideology Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
The Australian talking pig takes on Pinocchio in Jakarta
The Australian talking pig takes on Pinocchio in JakartaBy Jane Freebury JAKARTA (JP): Two contrasting children's movies are being screened in local theaters to herald the school holidays which started this week. The first is the Oscar-winning Babe, the second is The Adventures of Pinnochio.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Disapproval of the liquor ruling
Disapproval of the liquor rulingFrom NeracaThe pros and cons regarding the distribution of liquor issued by the Jakarta administration are spreading like wildfire. As I see it, the situation is quite worrying.
Wed, 23 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,...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Alvin Toffler to get $33,000 for one-hour lecture
Alvin Toffler to get $33,000 for one-hour lecture JAKARTA (JP): American futurologist Alvin Toffler will get Rp 75 million (US$33,000) to speak for an hour at a seminar in the ancient central Javanese city of Yogyakarta next week.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Syafruddin murder suspect arrested
Syafruddin murder suspect arrested YOGYAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested a man suspected of killing Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin, a journalist of the Bernas daily, in August.The suspect, identified as Kiwik, was arrested Monday in the vicinity of Sleman regency, 14 kilometers north of here.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
A slap in the face
A slap in the face I read with interest and sympathy the sad experience of Nosi Lestariwati, whose car was hit by an expatriate driver who has been uncooperative in arranging for proper compensation. She asks: "How can a foreigner be so free to act here?" I ask the same question in reverse, in...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Suwito sets date for title defense in March
Suwito sets date for title defense in March JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian World Boxing Federation welterweight champion Suwito Lagola has nominated three American opponents as possible challengers for his first title defense next March since regaining his title three weeks ago.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Humility and sensitivity are keys to Asia Foundation's success
Humility and sensitivity are keys to Asia Foundation's success JAKARTA (JP): A major sore point in international development cooperation is the perception held by developing countries that developed states which provide assistance often attach conditions and prescribe values which are ill-timed or...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Teenage girl dies after having sex
Teenage girl dies after having sex JAKARTA (JP): An 18-year-old girl died yesterday after allegedly having sexual intercourse with an Saudi Arabian national at the Central Hotel on Jl. Pramuka in Central Jakarta.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
OCBC launches Asian emerging markets fund
OCBC launches Asian emerging markets fund SINGAPORE (Reuter): OCBC Asset Management Ltd, a unit of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp, launched yesterday its Asia Emerging Markets Index Fund (AEMIF).The fund is a joint venture with U.S.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
PT Telkom invites private firms to set up multimedia business
PT Telkom invites private firms to set up multimedia business JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned domestic telecommunications carrier PT Telkom is inviting private firms to set up a company to offer multimedia services.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Toll robbery involed no soldiers: Feisal
Toll robbery involed no soldiers: Feisal JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung denies involvement of Armed Forces members in the bloody robbery on the Jagorawi toll road on Oct. 11.Responding to reporters' questions after dedicating two new mosques built by the Amal Bhakti...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Indonesia needs to open up its protected sectors: Moerdiono
Indonesia needs to open up its protected sectors: Moerdiono JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to further open up its protected sectors, simplify bureaucracy and empower businesses and social organizations to ensure high economic growth and compete in the coming free market era, Minister/State Secretary...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Athletes' village project waiting for city permit
Athletes' village project waiting for city permit JAKARTA (JP): The 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games underwriting consortium has failed to begin construction of a new athletes' village because the city administration is yet to issue the building permit.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: DonationJP/msaFOSTER PARENT FUND: Businessman Sudwikatmono (left) presents a donation of Rp 30.5 million to Halimah Bambang Trihatmodjo (right), chairwoman of the Foster Parent Foundation at Planet Hollywood on Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Govt to issue regulation on hotel chains
Govt to issue regulation on hotel chains JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon issue a regulation requiring foreign hotel chains to set up Indonesian-incorporated companies before establishing or managing hotels in the country, Director General of Tourism Andi Mappi Sammeng said.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Astra's fate not up to us: Management
Astra's fate not up to us: Management JAKARTA (JP): The management of Astra International, currently caught up in a takeover battle, said yesterday the future of the country's largest automotive company lies in the hand of its shareholders.Teddy P.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Slander suspect regrets remark
Slander suspect regrets remark JAKARTA (JP): A Ministry of Religious Affairs official who is being tried for slander expressed regret in court yesterday for making a statement which the predominantly Christian Toraja community in South Sulawesi found offensive.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Fierce battle expected at Tangerang motocross
Fierce battle expected at Tangerang motocross JAKARTA (JP): Four senior Indonesian crossers -- Frans and Pieter Tanujaya, Irwan Ardiansyah, Satya Soenarso -- will fight tooth and nail for the national title at the Gudang Garam Asia Pacific Motocross Championship in the Bumi Serpong Damai circuit in...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Christian groups say no ulemas involved in riots
Christian groups say no ulemas involved in riots SURABAYA (JP): Several influential organizations, mainly Christian, have concluded that no Moslem ulema was involved in the recent church attacks in East Java.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
A need for reflection
A need for reflection The chairman of the lawmaking body of Nahdlatul Ulama, KH Ilyas Ruchiyat, has given Indonesian Moslems a deeply meaningful piece of advice: Don't fall into the same hole twice. This piece of advice was given in the context of the Oct.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Logging company suspends operation
Logging company suspends operation JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: PT Kamundan Raya, which had 11 of its workers kidnapped by separatist rebels in August, has suspended operation in Timika district for security reasons.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
RI's TV ad market becoming competitive
RI's TV ad market becoming competitive LONDON (Reuter): Indonesia's advertising market has becoming increasingly competitive with an exploding growth in the amount of available television airtime, according to a report released yesterday.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Danish firm wins RI deal
Danish firm wins RI deal COPENHAGEN (Reuter): Danish cement and engineering group FLS Industries said yesterday it had won a 220 million crown order to supply machinery, equipment and engineering assistance to modernize a state-owned cement factory in Sumatra, Indonesia.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Firm urged to boost trade with OIC members
Firm urged to boost trade with OIC members JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called on domestic companies here yesterday to boost trade with other members of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC).
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Megawati visits detained PDI supporters
Megawati visits detained PDI supporters JAKARTA (JP): Ousted Indonesian Democratic Party chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri was greeted with yells, laughter and songs when she visited PDI members detained at the Salemba prison and the Pondok Bambu correctional center for the first time yesterday.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Asia Foundation struggles to strengthen civil society
Asia Foundation struggles to strengthen civil society JAKARTA (JP): While many private organizations tend to shy away from issues concerning political development, the Asia Foundation, through its own quiet work, has clearly underlined strengthening civil societies as one of its objectives.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Govt calls for int'l trading network
Govt calls for int'l trading network JAKARTA (JP): The government wants state-owned trading companies to develop international trading networks to help accelerate the growth of Indonesia's exports, Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said yesterday.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Holland's Detron enters Indonesia
Holland's Detron enters Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Detron Telecommunications of the Netherlands will expand its business into Indonesia in an effort to gain a slice of the lucrative and rapid growing telecommunications industry in the country.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Defiant Bhutto vows to stay in power
Defiant Bhutto vows to stay in powerBy Alistair Lyon ISLAMABAD (Reuter): Pakistan's beleaguered Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has vowed to stay in power in the teeth of mounting criticism of her three-year-old administration.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Utut labors to beat Liu
Utut labors to beat Liu JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's No. 1 chess player Utut Adianto had to labor before overcoming wild card entrant compatriot Dede Liu in the 47th move on an Indian Nimzo defense in the seventh round of the Gunadharma International Chess Tournament here yesterday.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
House members visit Kalimantan
House members visit Kalimantan PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Visiting members of the House of Representatives urged the local government yesterday to make sure that all foreigners working in the area do so legally.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Fun House 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Just the Ten of Us 4:05 TV Drama 4:30 Documentary Film 4:55 Filler 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Indonesian Lesson 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Travel 6:15 Village Program 6:45 TV Series: Jump...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Change to law on presidency opposed
Change to law on presidency opposed JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono and former vice president Sudharmono are opposed to proposals for a law to regulate the presidential institution.They argue that the 1945 Constitution and the People's Consultative Assembly decrees pertaining to...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Late Mrs. Tien Soeharto to be declared national heroine
Late Mrs. Tien Soeharto to be declared national heroine JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will declare the late First Lady Mrs. Tien Soeharto a national heroine on Nov. 10 when the nation commemorates National Heroes Day.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Officials back timber theft
Officials back timber theft JAMBI, Jambi: The theft of ironwood in the province's forests continues unabated due to corrupt officials backing individuals, a press report said yesterday.The timber, which is suitable for building and furniture, is stolen from Bulian National Park.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
U.S. plans to go ahead with F-16 sale to RI
U.S. plans to go ahead with F-16 sale to RI WASHINGTON (AFP): The United States plans to go ahead with the sale of F-16 fighters to Indonesia next year, U.S. officials said Monday, despite human rights concerns and a flap over Indonesian campaign contributions.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
'More Australian firms will produce car parts in RI'
'More Australian firms will produce car parts in RI' JAKARTA (JP): Australian Minister for Industry, Science and Tourism John Moore is optimistic that more Australian car- component manufacturers will set up here to support Indonesia's automotive industry.