Archive: 30 October 1996
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Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Marriage that works: Local and Western food
Marriage that works: Local and Western food DENPASAR, Bali (JP): You like cream? The answer, will be a resounding yes from all quarters. You like rujak? Though limited, the response will be just at unequivocal.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Dozens of houses gutted by fire
Dozens of houses gutted by fire TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Dozens of makeshift houses built on a plot of state-owned land at Karawaci Bedeng, in the Karawaci sub-district, were reduced to ashes when a fire tore through the site yesterday.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
New condo with high technology
New condo with high technology JAKARTA (JP): Four South Jakarta condominium towers, scheduled to be lived in by the middle of next year, will provide residents with the most sophisticated telecommunications and security systems, the developer said yesterday.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Indonesians crash out of Masters
Indonesians crash out of Masters JAKARTA (JP): Two leading Indonesian players made early exits from the Indonesian Satellite Masters tennis tournament in Surabaya, East Java, yesterday.Former national number one Suwandi failed to control his nerves in his first-round 6-3, 7-5 defeat to Bernd...
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Australians learn how Golkar gets votes
Australians learn how Golkar gets votes JAKARTA (JP): Visiting members of the Australian College of Strategic Studies met with executives from the ruling Golkar yesterday to exchange information and discover how Golkar executives worked voluntarily without salary.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Local cafe culture blossoms in Jakarta
Local cafe culture blossoms in JakartaBy Angela Romano JAKARTA (JP): The opening of a new cafe in Jakarta's Mandarin Oriental hotel last week reflects a blossoming local "cafe culture". KafeKafe is the latest in a stream of cafes, bistros and cafe-cum-nightclubs to open in the city in the past...
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Fares for night transport
Fares for night transport JAKARTA (JP): The organization of public transport owners, Organda, said yesterday the night transport program would not be successful unless the city administration increased fares.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Ladies Orchestra mesmereizes Jakartans
Ladies Orchestra mesmereizes JakartansBy Arif Suryobuwono JAKARTA (JP): For Indonesian women, housewives in particular, a gathering will usually mean an arisan (a rolling loan scheme). Or a time for tea or coffee which might degenerate into a gossipy Kaffekrnzchen (ladies' coffee party).
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Pertamina asked to take lead out of gasoline
Pertamina asked to take lead out of gasoline JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has asked the state oil company Pertamina to phase out the use of lead as an additive in its gasoline by 1999 to reduce air pollution, a minister said yesterday.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Tourists want culture, says tourism official
Tourists want culture, says tourism official YOGYAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's tourist industry does not make the most of the country's natural and cultural wealth because of a lack of professionals, an official says.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Display helps public understand sex workers
Display helps public understand sex workersBy Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): A pair of worn out shoes is the focus of a black and white snapshot.Anna, the photographer, says: "Maybe some day I will end up like these shoes. As long as I am fresh I am used. When I am ill I will be thrown out. That hurts.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Reading interest
Reading interestFrom KompasWhen the President observed National Reading Day in Bogor, West Java sometime ago, he made it known that interest in reading among the Indonesian public is still very low. Maybe this is because of a lackadaisical attitude toward reading.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Fighting erupts between RP troops, Moro rebels
Fighting erupts between RP troops, Moro rebels ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): Heavy fighting between Philippine government troops and Moro rebels erupted again yesterday in the southern Philippines, but the government said it expected cease-fire negotiations to begin soon.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Supporters of Soerjadi obeyed order, police say
Supporters of Soerjadi obeyed order, police say JAKARTA (JP): Supporters of Soerjadi, the officially recognized chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), obeyed orders to disperse during clashes with their opponents in Central Jakarta last July, a police chief said yesterday.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Two men detained for illegally publishing magazine
Two men detained for illegally publishing magazine JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta police have detained two men since Sunday for illegally publishing magazines which contain stories that are said to defame President Soeharto.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
G-15 to discuss WTO issues in Harare: Alatas
G-15 to discuss WTO issues in Harare: Alatas JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas hinted yesterday that the Group of 15 (G-15) may, at the summit in Harare next month, negotiate a common stand on issues related to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Regional demand eats into Asian oil exports
Regional demand eats into Asian oil exports SINGAPORE (AFP): Rising demand among Asia-Pacific oil- producing countries will lead to a decline in crude export availability, increasing the region's dependence on the Middle East, an expert said yesterday.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
PM Goh to visit Cambodia
PM Goh to visit Cambodia PHNOM PENH (Reuter): Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong will visit Cambodia with a large business delegation next week, Foreign Ministry officials said yesterday.The Singaporean leader will arrive on Nov. 4 for an overnight visit.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Tunky meets exporters
Tunky meets exporters Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo, already preoccupied with the preparations for the defense of Indonesia's national car policy against complaints lodged by Japan, the United States and European Union under the World Trade Organization, has resumed what we see as...
Wed, 30 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, 30 Oct 1996
Child marriages are rampant in Madura
Child marriages are rampant in MaduraBy Lies Marcoes-Natsir SUMENEP, Madura, East Java (JP): The ferry connecting the tip of East Java and Madura island was moving slowly. The air was hot and stinging on that noon day, and the slight ocean breeze did not help to temper the heat.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Labor export body threatens old board
Labor export body threatens old board JAKARTA (JP): The new executive board of the Indonesian Association of Labor Exporters (APJATI) threatened yesterday to revoke the membership of a number of former leaders if they fail to present accounts of their terms in office.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
APEC business council wants free trade sooner
APEC business council wants free trade sooner JAKARTA (JP): The private sector in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum wants speedy liberalization of trade and investment among member economies.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
'Migrant workers in vicious circle'
'Migrant workers in vicious circle' JAKARTA (JP): A woman activist said here yesterday that Indonesian women working overseas have been "dancing in the vicious circle of exploitation, oppression and marginalization" of the migrant workers industry.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Human rights body's investigation to be completed soon
Human rights body's investigation to be completed soon BOGOR, West Java (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights' fact finding team pledged yesterday to complete its investigation into the death of robbery suspect Tjetje Tadjudin while in Bogor police custody, before Nov. 5.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Chancellor Kohl arrives in Manila
Chancellor Kohl arrives in Manila MANILA (Reuter): Chancellor Helmut Kohl began a three-day visit to the Philippines yesterday that is expected to be crowned by almost $1 billion in business deals.The first German head of government to visit the Philippines arrived from Indonesia and headed...
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
'Harsh punishment needed to eliminate corruption'
'Harsh punishment needed to eliminate corruption' JAKARTA (JP): Only stringent punishment will eliminate rampant corruption in the country, said a cabinet minister yesterday.Minister of National Development Planning/Chairman of National Development Planning Board Ginandjar Kartasasmita made this...
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
'Foreign cargo aircraft must land in Batam'
'Foreign cargo aircraft must land in Batam' JAKARTA (JP): No foreign cargo plane may land in Indonesia, except at Batam's Hang Nadim airport, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said yesterday.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Students questioned over Jakarta riots
Students questioned over Jakarta riots PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Five Soedirman University students were questioned last week by the district prosecutors' office in connection with the July 27 riots in Jakarta.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Ex-Davis Cuppers join selection
Ex-Davis Cuppers join selection JAKARTA (JP): Former Davis Cuppers Suwandi, Edy Kusdaryanto and Donny Susetyo confirmed yesterday their participation in a national selection tournament scheduled for Nov. 7 to Nov. 9.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
East Timor issue
East Timor issue The colonial leaders of Portugal during the 1970s created the East Timor problem. But the new leaders in Lisbon can solve this issue, if there is a will. In 1962, India -- the so-called "largest democracy" -- did not care about world opinion, the United Nations or human rights when...
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Kabelindo gets $40m loan
Kabelindo gets $40m loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Kabelindo Murni, a publicly-listed cable producer, said yesterday it had secured US$40 million in loans from a syndicate of 11 international banks.The company said the syndicate would lend it $25 million in the short term to strengthen its working capital,...
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
East Timor's cement project
East Timor's cement project JAKARTA (JP): PT Bangun Timor Indonesia Pratama will construct a cement plant with a production capacity of 2.3 million tons per year in East Timor an official said."The plant construction investment fund will be derived from local sources.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Soeharto sets deadline for SEAG village row decision
Soeharto sets deadline for SEAG village row decision JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday urged the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games Organizing Committee to settle the row over plans to build a new athletes village this week.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 29, 1996 Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 900 -150 5,000 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 750 -25 25,000 Andayani Megah 1,000 0 161,000 Aneka...
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Rights activists urge ASEAN to pressure Myanmar govt
Rights activists urge ASEAN to pressure Myanmar govt BANGKOK (Reuter): Asian human rights activists urged southeast Asian nations yesterday to follow the United States and Europe and put more pressure on Myanmar's military rulers over human rights abuses.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Doctors support claim on high AIDS death rate
Doctors support claim on high AIDS death rateBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Two leading medical doctors supported yesterday the claim by a research agency from the University of Indonesia that between 12,000 and 31,000 people die in Indonesia each year from the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome...
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
KNPI hit by withdrawal threats
KNPI hit by withdrawal threats JAKARTA (JP): Four more major youth organizations threatened yesterday to pull out of the Indonesian National Youth Committee (KNPI), criticizing its leaders for attempting to sway them towards the fold of ruling political group Golkar.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Jabotabek a special region?
Jabotabek a special region?From Suara KaryaRecently, the press had a field day because of Prof. Emil Salim's idea to unite the regions of Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi (Jabotabek) into one administration under a governor at ministerial level. The idea drew a host of pro and con responses.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Be polite
Be polite As a foreigner living in Jakarta, it has struck me that the native Indonesians are incredibly friendly, while the exact opposite is true of the expat community.Many a time, I've walked down a busy street and seen one or several chipper young men or women call out to my expatriate cousins:...
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
National archives
National archivesFrom RepublikaAs a new employee, I am very concerned about the condition of the National Archives. The morale of the employees is low, and unity among the workers is weak. This has resulted from the employees' inadequate understanding of the principles of modern management and...
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
PT Mandiri licensed as sole agent
PT Mandiri licensed as sole agent JAKARTA (JP): A British manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment, JCB, licensed a Mandiri Group subsidiary, PT Mandiri Tractor Utama, yesterday as its sole agent here."We have been operating as the sole agent of JCB here since January.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Eye care clinic gets aid
Eye care clinic gets aid DENPASAR, Bali: Bali's Community Eye Care and Blindness Prevention Center has received its final grant from the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID).The final payment last month brought the agency's financial assistance to the program to a total of...
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: WeddingJP/byiCONGRATULATIONS: Armed Forces Chief of Sociopolitical Affairs Let. Gen. Syarwan Hamid marries his daughter, Hayuning Diah Sari, to Cap.(Inf.) Almuchalif Suryo, the son of Brig.Gen.(ret.) Dirham, in Jakarta, last Tuesday.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
ANA to fly to Bali regularly
ANA to fly to Bali regularly JAKARTA (JP): All Nippon Airways (ANA) is scheduled to begin flying from Tokyo to Denpasar, Bali, via Jakarta today, after serving Indonesia with charter flights for two decades.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
RP cleans up its facade before APEC Summit
RP cleans up its facade before APEC SummitBy Juergen Dauth SINGAPORE (DPA): The Philippine government is cleaning up its facade for the Nov. 25 Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Manila.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Eat out with authentic movie memorabilia
Eat out with authentic movie memorabiliaBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): On Planet Hollywood Jakarta's second anniversary last Tuesday, the situation was a little bit more rowdy than usual. Techno music was blasting out in the background as beautiful models danced MTV-style to a cheering crowd.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Firm to close gold mines
Firm to close gold mines JAKARTA (JP): PT Prima Lirang Minang will close its gold and silver mines on Wetar Island, Southeast Maluku, next March because its deposits are depleted, chief executive Gery Mbatemoy said yesterday.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Noted writer Trisnojuwono dies at the age of 71
Noted writer Trisnojuwono dies at the age of 71 JAKARTA (JP): Trisnojuwono, a noted writer and the oldest skydiver in Asia, died yesterday of a stroke at his house in Bandung, West Java. He would have turned 71 on Nov. 12.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Indonesian men qualify 2nd for Olympic bridge quarters
Indonesian men qualify 2nd for Olympic bridge quarters JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's men's team had to be content with staying second to Group A leader France after beating Japan 18-12 in the 35th and last qualifying round of the 10th Bridge Olympics on Rhodes Island, Greece, Monday evening.
Wed, 30 Oct 1996
Dragoon ties up Detta
Dragoon ties up Detta JAKARTA (JP): Dragoon Limited of Britain signed a licensing and technology transfer agreement here yesterday letting PT Detta Marina produce and sell garments under its trademarks.Dragoon's managing director Gordon B.