Archive: 24 October 1996
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Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Turkey, RI sign deal
Turkey, RI sign deal ISTANBUL, Turkey (Reuter): Turkey and Indonesia signed cooperation agreements in technology and aviation on Tuesday at a development conference in Istanbul.The aviation accord, worth US$2 million, involves the assembly of military aircraft in Turkey using parts from Indonesia.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Poll campaign should educate people: Experts
Poll campaign should educate people: Experts YOGYAKARTA (JP): Prominent political observers yesterday gathered here to discuss strategies for improving election campaigns so they educate rather than exploit people.Koento Wibisono, Muladi, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, Moh. A.S.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Joint venture to build new toll road
Joint venture to build new toll road JAKARTA (JP): State-owned toll road operator PT Jasa Marga, PT Mawatindo Road Construction and Malaysia's Esprit Group Berhad yesterday agreed to set up a joint venture to build a toll road between Semarang and Demak in Central Java.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
RI bridge team trumps five in a row
RI bridge team trumps five in a row JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's men's team was lying fourth in Group A after beating Germany 19-11 in the 11th session of the 10th Bridge Open Team Olympics Tuesday.Spearheaded by veteran pair Henky Lasut and Eddy Manoppo, the team performed impressively by carving...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
German firm eyes new Lombok airport
German firm eyes new Lombok airport JAKARTA (JP): A German consortium wants to get involved in developing a new airport in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, which was previously eyed by a Singapore-based consortium.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Counterfeiter gets six years
Counterfeiter gets six years MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Medan District Court sentenced 31- year-old Sarma Dedi Saragih to six years in jail on Tuesday, for counterfeiting, Antara reported yesterday.The medical student from a local private university was found guilty of counterfeiting Rp 16,820,000...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Never take national unity for granted: YKPK
Never take national unity for granted: YKPK JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should not take unity and harmonious coexistence between citizens from multi-cultural backgrounds for granted, an organization of retired generals and bureaucrats advised yesterday.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
New tax on property
New tax on property According to Fuad Bawazier, director general of taxes (Bisnis Indonesia, Oct.7), the government is devising a tax to be levied on the title transfer of land and buildings. Transfers of titles will be subject to a tax of 5 percent of the sale price.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
'Suara Pembaruan' lawsuit rejected
'Suara Pembaruan' lawsuit rejected JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta State Administrative High Court yesterday rejected a lawsuit by Suara Pembaruan publisher, PT Media Interaksi Utama (PT MIU), against the Central Committee for Settling Labor Disputes' (P4P) decision ordering the publisher to reinstate...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
RI offers engineering services to OIC
RI offers engineering services to OIC JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia asked Islamic countries yesterday to use its design and engineering skills to promote intra-Islamic trade and investment.Coordinating Minister for Production and Distribution Hartarto Sastrosoenarto said that most Islamic countries...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Passport fee
Passport fee I am a Pakistani businessman. I have been traveling in South Asian countries for the last eight years. I love to have my holidays in Indonesia.I have never faced any problems while visiting Indonesia, but on my visit to the Jakarta Fair last year, someone stole my bag containing...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Thugwane joins Coca-Cola
Thugwane joins Coca-Cola JAKARTA (JP): South Africa's Olympic marathon gold medalist, Josiah Thugwane, has joined forces with Coca-Cola to launch a multi-million rand (hundreds of millions of rupiah) program to develop the country's athletic stars of the future.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Five envoys to play in UN golf tourney
Five envoys to play in UN golf tourney JAKARTA (JP): Five ambassadors have confirmed their participation in the 51st United Nations Anniversary Golf Tournament at the Matoa Golf Course, South Jakarta, on Oct. 30.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Riau in all out boar war
Riau in all out boar war JAKARTA (JP): Armed with sickles, sticks and rifles, dozens of villagers, youths and sharp shooters have marched into the jungle for a major war -- against wild boars.Riau provincial government officials are serious about exterminating the boars that local farmers have...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
ASEAN should delay Myanmar membership
ASEAN should delay Myanmar membership Myanmar's entry into ASEAN is being questioned, even by member nations. Dewi Fortuna Anwar explores this issue. JAKARTA (JP): While Cambodia and Laos are fully expected to become ASEAN members in July 1997, such is not the case for Myanmar.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
'Astra's shareholding should remain diversified'
'Astra's shareholding should remain diversified' JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said yesterday that the government would prefer the shareholding of PT Astra International to remain diversified and not be accumulated in the hands of certain business groups or families.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Smuggled beer seized in Dili
Smuggled beer seized in Dili DILI, East Timor (JP): Tax and excise authorities at the Port of Dili have seized 2,000 boxes of Sagress beer illegally imported from Portugal.Sources at the governor's office said yesterday that the beer were imported by a senior official of the Portugal-Indonesia...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
James Riady
James RiadyFrom MerdekaFor our collective peace of mind the attorney general office should call and question business tycoon James Riady. In the words of Amien Rais, chairman of Muhammadiyah, Riady should tell the truth about his collusion with U.S.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Isolated tribes need help
Isolated tribes need help PALU, Central Sulawesi: The province has 6,677 families living in isolated tribes, and only a small number have been given aid to improve their living conditions, an official says.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Ramos now to focus on NPA
Ramos now to focus on NPABy Cecilia Quiambao MANILA (JP): As one of the longest-running insurgencies in Southeast Asia heads toward oblivion, the exiled leaders of the Philippines' communist guerrilla movement are under mounting pressure to settle with the government amid a rapidly changing...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Cooperatives federation supports Soeharto re-election
Cooperatives federation supports Soeharto re-election JAKARTA (JP): The Federation of Employee Cooperatives (Inkopar) came out yesterday in support of re-electing President Soeharto in 1998.The federation voted to offer their support, announced by chairman Agus Soedono, at the organization's just...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Govt agrees to review alcohol ruling
Govt agrees to review alcohol ruling JAKARTA (JP): After weeks of heavy pressure from Moslems and other groups, the government yesterday agreed to reevaluate and probably revise the controversial decree on alcoholic beverages.Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Cotton importers challenged to use arbitration body
Cotton importers challenged to use arbitration body JAKARTA (JP): An associate director of the Britain-based Liverpool Cotton Association (LCA) yesterday challenged Indonesian cotton importers to file complaints against foreign exporters with the LCA's arbitration body.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Police claim jealousy behind reporter's murder
Police claim jealousy behind reporter's murder ANTALYA, Turkey (JP): National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo has confirmed the arrest of the suspected killer of Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin, a local reporter in Yogyakarta.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Traffic in Bandung
Traffic in BandungFrom KompasI make daily trips between Padalarang, Cimahi and Bandung for my work. Despite the introduction of the new traffic law a few years ago, the traffic situation has not improved, especially in the greater Bandung area.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
On teachers
On teachers Your Oct. 19 story on Indonesian teachers losing steam was a steamed up one. Too sweeping and without substance, it read like a trumped-up private complaint. But it was characteristic work of its author, Pak Arbi.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Policeman abuses newsman
Policeman abuses newsman AMBON, Maluku: Provincial police chief Triwibowo Subroto apologized to local journalists who were harassed by a police officer earlier this month.The reporters were covering the opening of a Koran reading contest on Oct. 14 when Sgt.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
State firm takes over Migas Center project
State firm takes over Migas Center project JAKARTA (JP): PT Pembangunan Perumahan, a state-owned property developer, will take over the US$153 million Migas Center building project after the government terminated PT Petrobuild Indonesia's build-operate-transfer agreement.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Court judges rule to try 64 suspected rioters
Court judges rule to try 64 suspected rioters JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta District Court judges yesterday ruled the court would try 64 people charged with assault during the July 27 riots.The panel of judges, in five separate trials, overruled all objections raised by lawyers and defendants.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Kohl to strengthen ties with RI
Kohl to strengthen ties with RI JAKARTA (JP): German Chancellor Helmut Kohl is due to arrive here on Saturday for a four-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.Minister/State secretary Moerdiono said Kohl's entourage will comprise about 100 people including...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Hybrid orchid on display
Hybrid orchid on display JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Orchid Lovers Association (PAI), in cooperation with Pasar Seni Ancol, will hold a domestic hybrid orchid exhibition from Oct. 31 to Nov. 10 at Pasar Seni Ancol. It will be open from 9.a.m to 9.p.m.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
S'pore firm to manage Bakrie van logistics
S'pore firm to manage Bakrie van logistics JAKARTA (JP): Bakrie group subsidiary PT Prosys Bangun Nusantara signed up Singapore Technologies Logistics (STL) yesterday to help manage the flow and supply of components for Bakrie vans.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Play on trendy, caring teens
Play on trendy, caring teens JAKARTA (JP): A play about trendy teenagers who are environmentally aware will be performed on Sunday at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Central Jakarta.The play also touches on teenagers' awareness of HIV/AIDS, and is organized by The Body Shop and HIV/AIDS awareness...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Solidarity through trade
Solidarity through trade With little fanfare, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry and private sector groups concluded their week-long meetings in Jakarta yesterday calling for greater trade among the 52 members of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC).
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Another President Taxi driver murdered in North Jakarta
Another President Taxi driver murdered in North Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): A taxi driver was stabbed to death by passengers yesterday on Jl. Agung Perkasa Raya, Tanjung Priok district, in North Jakarta.North Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Foreign riders arrive here for Asia Pacific races
Foreign riders arrive here for Asia Pacific races JAKARTA (JP): The first batch of overseas riders arrived here yesterday for the Asia Pacific Motocross Championship at Bumi Serpong Damai, Tangerang, West Java, this weekend.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Colombian Samper to hold talks with Soeharto today
Colombian Samper to hold talks with Soeharto today JAKARTA (JP): Colombian President Ernesto Samper arrived here yesterday for a two-day visit.Samper, who chairs the developing countries' 118-member Non- Aligned Movement, is scheduled to have a private meeting with President Soeharto after visiting...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Olympic champs win cars
Olympic champs win cars JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Olympic gold medal winning pair Ricky Subagja and Rexy Mainaky each received a Bimantara Cakra car yesterday from Bimantara Group president Bambang Trihatmojo.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 23, 1996 Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,050 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 800 0 20,000 Andayani Megah 1,000 -25 150,000 Aneka...
Thu, 24 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,...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Government criticized for failing to quash Fretilin
Government criticized for failing to quash Fretilin DILI, East Timor (JP): The provincial legislative council has criticized Jakarta for failing to end the 20-year-old small-scale separatist rebellion in the territory.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Score girl killed, student dies
Score girl killed, student dies JAKARTA (JP): A girl, who worked as a score girl at a billiards center, was stabbed to death yesterday in the defunct Kemayoran airport in Central Jakarta.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. M.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Jakarta prime office rents predicted to increase
Jakarta prime office rents predicted to increase JAKARTA (JP): Grade A office rents in the Jakarta Golden Triangle will increase in the last quarter of 1996 and in 1997, after four years of stagnation, a property analyst said yesterday.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Honda to set up RI venture
Honda to set up RI venture TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Honda Motor Co. Ltd. said yesterday it would set up a joint venture in Indonesia to produce and sell general-purpose engines, generators and water pumps.Honda would have a 60 percent stake in the venture, PT Sinar Honda Jaya, while local partner PT...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Utut likely to finish second in chess meet
Utut likely to finish second in chess meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one chess player Utut Adianto is likely to finish second after the ninth and last round of the Gunadharma International Chess Tournament today.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Bakrie to acquire firms
Bakrie to acquire firms JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed finance division of Bakrie Group, Bakrie Finance Corporation, plans to buy majority share holdings in three finance companies: PT Dinaro Modal Finance, PT Asemka Pratama Leasing and PT Asuransi Jiwa Centris.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
RI's Great River wins Disney distribution rights
RI's Great River wins Disney distribution rights SINGAPORE (AFP): Publicly-listed PT Great River International of Indonesia has won distribution and retailing rights for Disney-licensed apparel in key Asian and Middle East markets following an acquisition announced here yesterday.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:45 TV Series: Family Matters 3:05 Dance Performance 3:30 TV Series: 13 Wonder 4:05 Film: Here Comes the Stars 4:30 Education: Dunia Mahasiswa 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:25 My Country 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
'Police responsible for Bogor detainee's death'
'Police responsible for Bogor detainee's death' JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) says the death of a robbery suspect in Bogor police custody must be thoroughly investigated.The foundation's operational secretary, Munir, said Cece Tajudin was a police detainee so anything...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Garuda pilot and Ecstasy
Garuda pilot and EcstasyFrom KompasGaruda pilot MS flying the Amsterdam-Jakarta route was caught in the Netherlands with Ecstasy, a drug prohibited in Indonesia. He was taking a great risk by trying to dodge the prevailing regulations.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Thousands need clean water
Thousands need clean water REMBANG, Central Java: While reports about flooding in the province continue to make headlines, more than half a million people in the regencies of Rembang and Blora face a shortage of clean water, reported Antara yesterday.