Archive: 26 October 1996
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Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Teachers lament pay cut
Teachers lament pay cut PURWAKARTA, West Java: Teachers in Kemantren, Kiarapedes district, are lamenting the frequent cuts that officials from the Ministry of Education and Culture's local office take out of their salaries, Antara reported yesterday. Some teachers said that in addition to the 11 "routine" deductions from their wages, they often find their salaries cut even further by local officials. "Every month our salaries are cut by at least Rp 10,000 (US$4.25)," one of the teachers said.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Australia, RI tie up joint growth zone
Australia, RI tie up joint growth zone JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Australia agreed yesterday to develop a zone of sub-regional economic cooperation linking Indonesia's eastern provinces and the Australian continent. Ministers from both countries, participating in the third Australia-Indonesia ministerial forum, said the Australia- Indonesia Development Area (AIDA) would be mutually beneficial.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Badminton debate for 2000 Olympics
Badminton debate for 2000 Olympics JAKARTA (JP): The monthly Raket magazine is staging a badminton discussion on "Preparing for the 2000 Olympics" at the Kompas building in Jl. Palmerah Selatan, Central Jakarta. Justian Suhandinata, vice president of the International Badminton Federation, former eight-time All England winner Rudi Hartono, sociologist and badminton observer Fritz E Simanjuntak and journalist Valens Doy will speak at the discussion, which will be attended by 100 participants.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Restored 'Doctor Zhivago' recaptures original splendor
Restored 'Doctor Zhivago' recaptures original splendor By Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): For most moviegoers, Doctor Zhivago will forever remain one of Hollywood's masterpieces. The three-hour and 17 minute-tragic romance between the poet- doctor Yuri Zhivago (Omar Sharif) and Lara (Julie Christie) amid the Russian Revolution and World War I has captured the hearts of millions of film lovers worldwide.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Service fee
Service fee I have the honor of possessing a Citibank Gold Master Card, for which privilege I pay Rp 250,000 per year "service fee". I am privileged with having to argue with local merchants not to charge me extra for using the card. Having had other Master Cards, as well as other credit cards from several parts of the world, a most unusual local bank policy appears to be creating a situation so that now, I never sleep.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Chee's fate still unclear
Chee's fate still unclear SINGAPORE (Reuter): The fate of prominent Singapore opposition figure Chee Soon Juan remained unclear yesterday after a marathon parliamentary hearing over charges of contempt against him and three of his colleagues. Chee, the secretary-general of the opposition Singapore Democratic Party, and the other SDP members faced 12 hours of questioning among them on Thursday on allegations they had deliberately misled a parliamentary select committee in August.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Queen Elizabeth to visit Thailand
Queen Elizabeth to visit Thailand LONDON (AFP): Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, leave tomorrow on a five-day state visit to Thailand that will accent strong bilateral ties and thriving British-Asian trade, British officials said.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
KL unveils $23.99 billion budget to spur growth
KL unveils $23.99 billion budget to spur growth KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia announced yesterday measures to lure high-technology industries and curb imports of intermediate goods in its 1997 budget, which was aimed at coping with lower economic growth. Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said 1997's budget of 59.982 billion ringgit (US$23.99 billion) would be 1.2 percent lower than the 1996 allocation.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia predicts 7.2% ASEAN growth in 1997
Malaysia predicts 7.2% ASEAN growth in 1997 KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): ASEAN economies are expected to post higher economic growth averaging 7.2 percent in 1997, a Malaysian government report said yesterday. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which groups Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, is expected to post a 7.0 percent growth this year, it said.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Gulf increase estimates
Gulf increase estimates CALGARY (Reuter): Gulf Canada Resources Ltd and Talisman Energy Inc said Tuesday they drilled a successful step-out well that indicated a much bigger natural accumulation than was expected following their 1995 Sumpal-1 discovery well in Indonesia. "This has the potential to be a major discovery, which is always a treat with step-out wells," said Gulf Canada spokesman John Sparks.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 25, 1996 Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,050 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 4,000 Alumindo Perkasa 800 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,000 0 606,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,325 0 2,500 Anwar Sierad 2,325 -25 374,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,850 25 30,000 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,800 100 798,000 Argo Pantes 1,900 0 0 Asahimas Flat 1,350 0 378,000 Asiana IMI...
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Animated Classic 3:05 Sports 4:05 TV Series: Out of The Blue 4:30 Science Film: Earth Revealed 4:55 Filler 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:30 Information 6:05 Travel: Irian Jaya 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Education: Package 27 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama: Tembang Masa Lalu 8:05 Saturday Night Music 9:00 World News 9:30 Quiz: Berpacu Dalam Melody 10:30 Late News 10:40 TV Drama: Cermin Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Protectors of the public
Protectors of the public West Java's chief of police Maj. Gen. Nana Permana's honesty in publicly acknowledging yesterday that one of his subordinates was responsible for the death of a robbery suspect while in police custody comes as great reassurance.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Reporters to get ID cards in Bekasi
Reporters to get ID cards in Bekasi BEKASI, West Java (JP): The Bekasi regency administration and the local branch of the Indonesian journalists' association will jointly issue identification (ID) cards for journalists operating in the regency. The plan will be endorsed by both parties and is aimed at determining genuine reporters from bogus journalists. A reliable source said some district officials and business people had complained to the Regent about blackmail attempts by bogus reporters.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Reconciliating ethnic communities
Reconciliating ethnic communities By Herb Feith PADANG (JP): In 1966, West Sumatra was a sullen, resentful part of Indonesia, in the aftermath of the abortive regional rebellion of 1958-1961. The "Revolutionary Government of the Republic of Indonesia", or PRRI, had been proclaimed in West Sumatra and Minangkabaus had been prominent among its leaders. But it had been crushed with surprising ease, in a way which left the Minangkabau ethnic community humiliated.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Rights commission yet to receive complaint on Tjetje
Rights commission yet to receive complaint on Tjetje JAKARTA (JP): The relatives of Tjetje Tadjudin, the robbery suspect who died while in Bogor police custody, have not yet sought help from the National Commission on Human Rights, Marzuki Darusman, the commission's vice chairman, said yesterday. A representative of Tjetje's family had said they would submit a formal request for help from the commission over his 'strange' death.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Investors give cool reception to Nusamba deal
Investors give cool reception to Nusamba deal JAKARTA (JP): Astra International share trading eased yesterday with investors waiting to see the outcome of massive buying Thursday by a politically-connected business group. Securities analysts said investors had stopped trading the automobile company's shares until PT Nusantara Ampera Bhakti (Nusamba) announces the motives behind its takeover move.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Construction worker killed
Construction worker killed JAKARTA (JP): A construction worker was mobbed and stabbed to death yesterday by three men after a drunken party in a makeshift house behind a hotel in Jl. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta. Jakarta Police Spokesman Maj. Nyoman Suriasta said local residents found Alfian, 29, lying in the house behind the Gran Melia hotel. "Police have identified the suspects. We hope we will arrest them soon," Nyoman said.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Exporters reject EU plan on palm oil
Exporters reject EU plan on palm oil JAKARTA (JP): Southeast Asian palm oil exporters are concerned by the European Union's (EU) plan to eliminate preferential treatment for palm oil imports, saying the move could hurt them. The vice chairman of the Federation of Edible Oil and Fats Association, Tarmidzi Rangkuti, said yesterday the plan could cause European import tariffs on palm oil to rise from 2.5 percent to 4 percent.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Situbondo charity
Situbondo charity After having discussed the Situbondo riots case with some of my friends on different occasions, I would like to propose to The Jakarta Post to open a Dompet Situbondo (Situbondo charity). The reasons why I make this proposal are, among other things: * The Situbondo incident is a national case, a concern for the whole nation. * Mostly, we read statements about the incident in the papers, but hardly anyone said anything about helping and showing concern in a concrete way.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Kodak appoints distributor
Kodak appoints distributor JAKARTA (JP): The United States-based Kodak has appointed PT Wahyu Anggada as its sole distributor in Indonesia for branch banking imaging solutions. Kodak announced yesterday the Indonesian company would sell Kodak Branch Banking products and solutions, which include desktop check microfilm machines. Wahyu Anggada is a provider of branch banking systems and services, including check encoders, check sorters and security printing.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Lufthansa's services to Indonesia
Lufthansa's services to Indonesia Germany's national air carrier, Lufthansa, landed in Jakarta for the first time on July 2, 1967. The flight was a Boeing 707 which took 19 hours to fly from Germany, via Dhahran, Karachi, Bombay and Bangkok, before touching down at Jakarta's old Kemayoran airport. The wide-body jets (DC10s) first arrived in the mid-1970s, shortly before a second weekly flight to Jakarta was introduced in 1975.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Basketball in RI needs change: Ary
Basketball in RI needs change: Ary JAKARTA (JP): Noted basketball promoter Ary Sudarsono marked the Indonesian Basketball Association's 45th anniversary celebrations yesterday with a strong call for a regreening of the sport's organization.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Court races against time in riot trials
Court races against time in riot trials JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court will speed up the trials of 124 July 27 riot suspects, hoping to complete their trials before the suspects detention period ends. Judges said the court will hold two hearings a week in each of the 10 trials, instead of the usual one hearing. The 124 suspects, charged with assault, are being tried in 10 separate groups. The trials will be held in two parts, each involving five groups.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
German-RI ties: A long history of partnership
German-RI ties: A long history of partnership By Dr. Fritz Kleinsteuber The bilateral economic relationship between our two countries is based on a long and solid tradition. Some companies from industry and trade can look back on almost 100 years of permanent activity in Indonesia, even during the World Wars. German products have always been part of Indonesia's daily life, in industry as well as in the field of consumer products.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
New Goro center for North Jakarta
New Goro center for North Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The Humpuss Group and its partners have established another Goro wholesale center in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, complete with a new Sentra Ria entertainment center. "President Soeharto is scheduled to inaugurate the new Goro wholesale center tomorrow and tour the half-a-hectare Sentra Ria entertainment center in Kelapa Gading," Sharif C. Sutardjo, the president of Humpuss subsidiary PT Ariobimo Perkasa, said yesterday.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Introducing networking into services
Introducing networking into services Benedicta & Associates is a fully Indonesian-owned private company dealing in legal and business consultancy. Their work has a predominantly microeconomic flavor and is based on a network of leading academic economists and lawyers. To meet its objective, Benedicta & Associates has gathered a staff noted for their qualities of leadership, entrepreneurship, dedication and commitment.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Great River's new outlet
Great River's new outlet JAKARTA (JP): PT Inti Fasindo International, the retail arm of PT Great River International, opened its first outlet in Bandung, West Java, yesterday. The outlet, the company's third after Jakarta and Surabaya, is in Mall Sentrasari on Jl. Surya Sumantri. The company said it would soon open three more outlets: in Semarang, Yogyakarta and Jakarta.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
JSX to enter university
JSX to enter university SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday with Universitas Diponegoro to promote students' knowledge and understanding of capital markets. JSX president Cyril Noerhadi said under the agreement the exchange would open an information center, called JSX Corner, at the university to help students learn about capital markets.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Executive trains introduced for Jakarta-Merak route
Executive trains introduced for Jakarta-Merak route JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned railway service Perumka will begin a new two-hour passenger service with business and executive cars between Jakarta and Merak, West Java, on Nov. 10. Perumka head of greater Jakarta, Eddy Sasongko, announced yesterday that trains will depart from Rangkasbitung in West Java.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
117 years old and still sharp
117 years old and still sharp MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A 117-year old woman, Zubaidah, is the oldest women in the province, say her relatives. Her memory is still sharp and she remembers the names of all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, reported Antara. "She still has most of her teeth and her only problems are with her hearing and her sight. She has to wear glasses because of cataracts," said a grandson, Kemat on Friday.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Four armed men rob employee of Rp 100 million
Four armed men rob employee of Rp 100 million JAKARTA (JP): A tax office employee from the Ministry of Finance was robbed of Rp 100 million (US$42,918) by four men in his garage in Jl. Haji Maun, Duren Tiga District, South Jakarta. Jakarta Police Spokesman Maj. Nyoman Suriasta said Pekik Dono Pertolo, 31, had just withdrawn the money from Bank BDN's MT Haryono branch on Thursday, when the robbers threatened him with a gun and a machete.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
City impressions displayed at TIM
City impressions displayed at TIM JAKARTA (JP): Painters' impressions of Jakarta are the focus of an exhibition featuring works by 25 painters from the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center (TIM). The exhibition, organized by the city's cultural affairs agency, includes paintings by Jakarta's Sarnadi Adam. The display, which began on Wednesday runs to Nov. 1, is at the Galeri Cipta II. Paintings by artists Astari Rasjid, Achmad Sopandi, and Budi Karmanto will also be displayed. (anr)
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Singapore says 'yes' to U.S. open skies initiative
Singapore says 'yes' to U.S. open skies initiative SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore yesterday responded favorably to an "open skies" agreement proposed by the United States, keen to seal further such pacts with Asian nations to enable unlimited competition among airlines. "Singapore looks forward to an early conclusion of an open skies agreement with the United States," said Teo Ming Kian, a senior official at Singapore's ministry of communications after extensive talks with a U.S. delegation here.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
SE Asian economies are more resilient: MAS
SE Asian economies are more resilient: MAS SINGAPORE (AFP): Southeast Asian economies have the strength to shield themselves from the effects of Mexican-style financial crunch elsewhere in the world, according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Cooperation among central banks in the region "had deepened and will continue to deepen," aiding management of exchange rate policies if regional currencies came under speculative attack, it said.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Scholar says politics may be behind riots
Scholar says politics may be behind riots JAKARTA (JP): Observers yesterday voiced their suspicion that recent attacks on East Java churches had been "engineered" by certain political interests rather than driven by religious hatred. Sociologist Daniel Dhakidae, senior journalist Syu'bah Asa and Ismet Natsir of the Islamic Boarding School and Community Development Association (P3M) yesterday discussed the attacks that killed five and damaged a score of churches on Oct.
Sat, 26 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.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Official warns of rain on Merapi
Official warns of rain on Merapi SEMARANG: Mount Merapi research authorities have warned residents in surrounding areas to be on the alert because the volcano has been spewing hot lava and toxic gasses in recent days. Panut, of Kaliurang observation post, said the mountain has been obscured by thick fog. "If the rain falls for longer than three hours, there is a danger that the volcanic gasses will be washed to the ground," he told Antara Thursday. The head of the Mt.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Complaints of small traders
Complaints of small traders From Republika In the Kuningan district, a large retailer (Yogya Supermarket) is operating now. Being a resident of the area and a small retailer, I am concerned with the establishment of the supermarket, which carries "conglomerating" overtones. Kuningan, as one of the districts with the lowest per capita income in West Java, is packed with small and medium traders who still need guidance and protection from the local administration.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN energy demand predicted to jump fourfold
ASEAN energy demand predicted to jump fourfold SINGAPORE (AFP): Energy demand in ASEAN is expected to jump more than fourfold by 2020 in line with rapid regional development, a petroleum conference was told. Energy demand of the seven member economies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) would increase to 460 million tons of oil equivalent while supply would rise to 630 million tons of oil equivalent.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Guruh of PDI may jump ship to Kosgoro
Guruh of PDI may jump ship to Kosgoro JAKARTA (JP): The public appearance of choreographer Guruh Soekarnoputra with senior members of the ruling Golkar at the launch of his new album Thursday has caused quite a stir. Speculations are growing that the brother of the ousted chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Megawati Soekarnoputra, might be preparing to jump ship and abandon the small, conflict- plagued party.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI to discuss local communities' protection
RI to discuss local communities' protection JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's delegation to a upcoming international conference on biodiversity will discuss the collective rights of traditional communities. "The topic will cover indigenous and local communities' rights to their traditional knowledge, innovations and practices -- which our country has plenty of," Aca Sugandhy, the delegation's chairman said yesterday.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Brisk advertisement
Brisk advertisement From Jayakarta The Brisk hair cream advertisement under the title "Tidak rela" (Unwilling) recently shown on television has given rise to various interpretations. In order not to prolong the polemic, we, PT Ammirati Puris Lintas, as the advertising bureau for Brisk, will take steps to settle the matter. We apologize for the polemic triggered by the advertisement. PT Ammirati Puris Lintas
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Flood warning patrol for trains
Flood warning patrol for trains PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The local office of state-owned railway company Perumka has instructed employees to patrol portions of the railroad in areas prone to flooding. Office head, Singgih Abadi, said patrols will alert train drivers to track conditions in the flood-prone area. "We don't want a repeat of the accidents that happened in the rainy season a few years ago," Singgih told The Jakarta Post on Thursday.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
New fields of Germany-RI economic ties at hand
New fields of Germany-RI economic ties at hand The bilateral exchange of goods between Germany and Indonesia has increased steadily during the past few years, ushering in new fields of opportunity for fruitful economic cooperation. Indonesia's demand for infrastructure will remain high for many years to come for obvious geographic reasons.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Germany and Indonesia expanding their ties
Germany and Indonesia expanding their ties German Federal Chancellor Helmut Kohl's visit to Indonesia (Oct. 26 to Oct. 29, 1996) aims to herald a fresh focus on the enormous growth opportunities and prospects afforded by the Indonesian economy.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
New justices needed to handle backlogged cases
New justices needed to handle backlogged cases JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court will never try the 14,000 backlogged cases piling up unless the government recruits "extraordinary" justices to handle them, a legal expert said yesterday. Yusril Ihza Mahendra said there is no way the existing 52 justices at the Supreme Court would be able to clear the backlog even if they work 24 hours a day.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Religious leaders pledge to work towards harmony
Religious leaders pledge to work towards harmony By Ainur R. Sophiaan SITUBONDO, East Java (JP): Leaders of four religious communities in this city pledged yesterday to work together towards harmony and peaceful coexistence, following the bloody sectarian conflict on Oct. 10 which left five people dead.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Police lieutenant main suspect in Tjetje's death
Police lieutenant main suspect in Tjetje's death BANDUNG (JP): West Java Police Chief Maj. Gen. Nana Permana yesterday officially declared the Bogor police's chief detective, First Lt. DT, was the suspect in the death of a robbery suspect while in Bogor police custody. The statement ended speculation over whether Tjetje Tadjudin (not Cece Tajudin as earlier reported) was tortured while in police custody. Nana, who was in Sukabumi regency, 93km west of Bandung, said Lt.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
German orchestra due here
German orchestra due here JAKARTA (JP): The German Kolner Kammerorchester orchestra will perform here for the second time. The orchestra, established in the 1920s, first performed here in 1994. The orchestra, conducted by Helmut muller-Bruhl, will play at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta at 8 p.m. on Oct. 30. The program includes works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi and George Philip Telemann. Tickets are Rp 5,000, Rp 20,000 and Rp 25,000. (anr)
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Merpati to lease Airbuses
Merpati to lease Airbuses JAKARTA (JP): PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines plans to start operating three Airbus 300-600 aircraft next month, according to managing director Budiarto Subroto. The airline, which is the subsidiary of national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, will lease two of the aircraft from a French company and the third from a Kuwaiti company, he was quoted yesterday by Republika daily as saying.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Two tourists hurt in robbery
Two tourists hurt in robbery YOGYAKARTA: Two foreign tourists were wounded attempting to resist robbers on a bus from Borobudur temple on Thursday. Mrs. Kumike Avitut, 25, of Australia and Paul Anthony, 32, from England, needed medical treatment after their struggle. Avitut was hospitalized with a knife wound while Anthony, who required stitches for a head wound, was released after treatment.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Clara returns from Everest with little public fanfare
Clara returns from Everest with little public fanfare JAKARTA (JP): It was sunny but windy. The temperature was minus 30 degrees Centrigade. It was at that moment that Clara Sumarwati planted Indonesia's national flag into the 8,848-meter summit of Mt. Everest. Filled with thanksgiving, the 30-year-old woman then prayed "Our Father who art in Heaven..." five times and "Hail Mary" 50 times while counting her rosary beads.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Dutch suspect says he was framed in Ecstasy case
Dutch suspect says he was framed in Ecstasy case JAKARTA (JP): A Dutch businessman standing trial on charges of trafficking nearly 1,000 Ecstasy pills, yesterday told the Central Jakarta District Court he was framed. In his closing statement, the 56-year-old Dutchman said police officers who apprehended him at a four-star hotel last April, allowed the alleged ecstasy buyer to walk away free.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Big loan for Batavia hotel
Big loan for Batavia hotel JAKARTA (JP): Bank Duta has arranged a syndicated loan of US$16.1 million to pay for the construction of the three-star Hotel Batavia Harmony on Jl. Cikini, Central Jakarta. Bank Duta announced yesterday that, under an agreement signed Thursday, it would contribute $10.6 million to the loan, while Bank Danamon and Bank Papan Sejahtera would provide $2.75 million each.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
The debate over alcohol
The debate over alcohol The government, in a special coordinating meeting on political affairs and security, has decided to reevaluate the provincial regulations on alcoholic beverages that are, at present, being drafted in a number of regions. This decision, involving regulations which are now being prepared in 15 provinces and are designed to limit and control the sale of alcoholic beverages, can only be welcomed.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
5,583 babies die every month
5,583 babies die every month BANDUNG: As many as 5,583 babies die at birth and 350 mothers die in labor every month in West Java, said governor R. Nuriana, Thursday. "The situation is deplorable and tarnishes West Java's image in Indonesia and abroad," Nuriana said as he accepted basic health service equipment donated by business tycoon Sudwikadmono.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto says health increasingly neglected
Soeharto says health increasingly neglected JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday various new diseases are plaguing the community because lifestyle changes have led people to neglect their health. "The success of national development has brought behavioral changes, some of which are detrimental to health," Soeharto told health experts attending the opening of the fourth congress of the Indonesian Heart Foundation yesterday at the State Palace.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Authorities seize 525 bottles of illegal alcohol
Authorities seize 525 bottles of illegal alcohol JAKARTA (JP): Police seized 525 bottles of illegal alcohol from three big supermarkets in an operation with the city public order office on Thursday night. Toha Reno, the head of the office's entertainment department, said the bottles were seized from Metro Plaza in Sunter, North Jakarta, Hero supermarket in Jl. Gajah Mada, West Jakarta and Golden Truly supermarket in Jl. Gunung Sahari, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Road sinks in Wonosobo
Road sinks in Wonosobo WONOSOBO, Central Java: Traffic between the Wonosobo and Kebumen regencies was brought to a stop from Wednesday to Thursday after a portion of the road in Karanganyar village, Wadaslintang district, Wonosobo, sank after heavy rains. A local Ministry of Public Works official, Sodikin, told The Jakarta Post some 25 meters of the road had sunk on Thursday. Heavy rains on Sunday caused further sections of the road to sink up to 75 cm.
Sat, 26 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
PT IKI to build more ships
PT IKI to build more ships UJUNGPANDANG (JP): PT Pengembangan Armada Niaga Nasional Multi Finance (PANN) has contracted PT Industri Kapal Indonesia (IKI) to build 17 round-hull Mina Jaya fishing boats and several Caraka Jaya cargo ships. PT PANN's president, A. Rahkmat Pasha, was quoted by Antara as saying here Thursday that PT IKI had received the materials to build the first eight Mina Jaya boats. He said the materials for the remaining boats were expected to be delivered by October next year.