Archive: 15 November 1996
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Fri, 15 Nov 1996
New oil palm estates
New oil palm estates JAKARTA (JP): Eight Indonesian and Malaysian private firms will establish 50,783 hectares of oil palm plantations in South Sumatra's Lahat regency, an official said.Lahat Regent Solichin Daud was quoted by Antara yesterday as saying that the Medan-based PT Pan London Sumatera...
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Mochtar elected UN law envoy
Mochtar elected UN law envoy JAKARTA: Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Mochtar Kusumaatmadja was Monday elected a member of the International Law Commission for a five-year term beginning on January 1, 1997.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Election system research
Election system researchFrom Bisnis IndonesiaAbout five years ago, around the time of the 1992 general elections, debates took place about a better election system; whether it should be a district system, or one based on a proportional system.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Telkom asked to improve its performance further
Telkom asked to improve its performance further JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned telecommunications provider PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) must further improve its performance to cope with fiercer global competition, noted economist Sjahrir said yesterday."I don't mean to frighten you.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Bappenas denies getting relocation proposal
Bappenas denies getting relocation proposal JAKARTA (JP): National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) officials denied yesterday a recent media report that it had received a proposal to move Jakarta's central administration outside Jakarta.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Worm infested chocolate
Worm infested chocolateFrom MerdekaOn Nov. 9, I and my family went shopping at GT Supermarket, on Jalan Tendean, South Jakarta. One of the shopping items was Hazelnut Milk Chocolate "Tango Bar". And as usual, when we got home, my children promptly opened it.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Morgan's 1072 Classic Disco, Asian Force Band, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Saturday: 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Acid Speed Band, Firday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Platinum Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Indonesia's MDF industry promising: Executive
Indonesia's MDF industry promising: Executive JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian medium density fiberboard (MDF) industry has a bright future, according to the managing director of Siempelkamp GmbH & Co, a German woodworking machine maker.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Bishop Belo
Bishop Belo I am very disappointed with what East Timor Bishop Belo said in his interview with Der Spiegel, as reported in the local media recently. I thought that I could be proud of him as an Indonesian who received the Nobel prize.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
KL 2nd satellite launched
KL 2nd satellite launched KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's Binariang Sdn. Bhd. strengthened its position in the communications and aerospace industry with the launch yesterday of the country's second satellite, company officials said.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Clinton's victory
Clinton's victory It is really amazing that just one day after the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5, 1996, CNN viewers could already witness the announcement of Bill Clinton's victory at noon (Western Indonesia Time) on Nov. 6, 1996. The course of events ran so fast, just like a dream.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Calls for restraint over Belo's remarks continue
Calls for restraint over Belo's remarks continue JAKARTA (JP): Calls for restraint over East Timor Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo's controversial remarks in a German magazine continued yesterday.Chairman of the 30-million strong Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem Organization Abdurrahman Wahid called...
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Jakarta-Bogor trains
Jakarta-Bogor trainsFrom NeracaThe electric trains plying the Jakarta-Bogor route are now also indulging in the same bad practice as that of Metromini and Kopaja city minibuses, which dispose of their passengers at will and cut short their itineraries.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Sisindosat expands business
Sisindosat expands business JAKARTA (JP): PT Sisindosat Lintasbuana, a sister company of state-owned PT Indosat, plans to establish more joint ventures with foreign firms, company president A. M. Suseto said yesterday.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Multiculturalism begets misunderstanding, challenges
Multiculturalism begets misunderstanding, challengesBy John Phillips YOGYAKARTA (JP): Multiculturalism in the United States and in other multicultural societies is touted as a social, political and economic virtue that strengthens and vitalizes society.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Megawati's supporters may face jail sentences
Megawati's supporters may face jail sentences JAKARTA (JP): The state prosecutors asked the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday to sentence 44 of the 49 defendants accused of taking part in the July 27 riot to four months and two weeks in jail.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Apac to build power plant to cut production costs
Apac to build power plant to cut production costs JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Apac Centertex Corp., a garment producer, plans to build a 100 megawatt (MW) cogeneration power plant in Bawen, Central Java, soon to reduce its production costs.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Thai polls reflect clash of values
Thai polls reflect clash of valuesBy David Chew SINGAPORE (JP): Thailand's general election Sunday looks set to be a slugging match where the free-for-all exchange of blows and trading of punches are likely to leave contesting political parties bruised, battered and exhausted.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 14, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,050 0 20,000 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 825 -25 70,500 Andayani Megah 1,025 0 67,500...
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Sheraton raises funds
Sheraton raises funds BANDUNG: The management of the Bandung Sheraton Hotel is supporting the United Nations' Children's Fund (Unicef) effort to combat common children's diseases by raising funds from its guests.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and Entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Pasar Senggol - Balinese Village, daily, Kecak Dance, Friday and Tuesday, Legong Dance, Saturday, Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday, Balinese dance parade - Rejang dance, Puspawresti Dance, Belibis Dance & Jaran Teji Dance, Monday,...
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Zarina to be charged with trafficking Ecstasy
Zarina to be charged with trafficking Ecstasy PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata said yesterday that Zarina, the Ecstasy-case suspect recently apprehended in Houston, USA, would be tried for drug trafficking.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
PT Telkom makes errors
PT Telkom makes errors JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) urged yesterday PT Telkom, the state-owned telecommunications company, to announce the errors made in counting the phone bills of customers whose number begins with 0251-55.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku 2:35 TV Series: Animated Classic 3:05 TV Series: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:55 Filler 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:30 Economic Bourse: Kewirausahaan 6:05 Travel: Lampung 6:15...
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Scientist says Indonesia needs to monitor Antarctic
Scientist says Indonesia needs to monitor Antarctic JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must research more about changes in the Antarctic because they affect the archipelago's climate, a government scientist said yesterday.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Attorney General Singgih: Beware of radical groups
Attorney General Singgih: Beware of radical groups JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih warned yesterday of small but radical groups plotting drastic changes to the state political system.Speaking in the South Kalimantan capital of Banjarmasin, Singgih said such groups would use the upcoming 1997...
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
The Belo uproar
The Belo uproar It is perhaps not very hard to understand the hurt which East Timor's Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo's remarks, as published by the German magazine Der Spiegel, have caused many Indonesians.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Robbers shot businessman dead for Rp 30m
Robbers shot businessman dead for Rp 30m JAKARTA (JP): Four men shot dead and robbed a bank customer of Rp 30 million (US$12,765) yesterday as Jakarta's recent spate of armed robberies continued.The victim, Hasan Said, was attacked in The Exim Bank's parking lot on Jl.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Illegal taxi drivers, scalpers netted
Illegal taxi drivers, scalpers netted TANGERANG, West Java (JP): A team of military, police and the local administration's public order officials netted 35 illegal taxi drivers and four air ticket scalpers at the Soekarno-Hatta airport yesterday.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Qantas increases services
Qantas increases services JAKARTA (JP): The Australian national air carrier, Qantas Airways, will start flying additional routes today, linking Jakarta and Brisbane every Wednesday and Saturday, using Boeing B-767 aircraft.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Jibuhin Bakrie opens new plant in W. Java
Jibuhin Bakrie opens new plant in W. Java JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie & Brothers' joint venture PT Jibuhin Bakrie Indonesia opened its US$29 million automotive-component plant in Karawang, West Java, yesterday.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Miwon packaging takeover
Miwon packaging takeover JAKARTA (JP): PT Miwon Indonesia, a publicly-listed seasoning producer, announced yesterday it had taken over the gravure printing and packaging facilities of the East Java-based PT Jico Agung.Company executive Bhakti Salim said the Rp 5.20 billion (US$2.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Avoiding pitfalls in police investigations
Avoiding pitfalls in police investigations The public's perception of the police is in the spotlight after incidents occurred which suggest that some officers might have erred in their duties. Tjetje Tadjudin, a robbery witness, died in custody at the Bogor police precinct.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Too many ads
Too many ads I would like to thank Indosiar for the live telecast of the long-awaited Tyson-Holyfield fight. However, I would like to mention that it was very disappointing in terms of the frequency in which the advertisements were shown.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Romana misses out on selection
Romana misses out on selection JAKARTA (JP): Former Indonesian Fed Cup team member Romana Tedjakusuma will miss the national selection tournament from Dec. 2 to Dec. 7 due to her inadequate ranking.Wimar Witoelar, chairman of the Indonesian Tennis Association's National Team Body, said yesterday...
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
King Hussein flies Soeharto on chopper
King Hussein flies Soeharto on chopper JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto wound up his visit to Jordan yesterday on a personal high note: he was flown from the palace to the airport in Amman in a chopper piloted by King Hussein, his host for the last four days, TVRI reported.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Saudi group eyes marble
Saudi group eyes marble JAKARTA (JP): An executive of Saudi Arabia's Dallah group, Leslie M. Boring, said yesterday his company would invest in a large marble plant in Southeast Sulawesi through a joint venture with PT Tiga Utama, a Bakrie Group subsidiary.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Career women reminded of their domestic duties
Career women reminded of their domestic duties JAKARTA (JP): With the trend toward families having a second income earner, Vice President Try Sutrisno reminded career women yesterday that they should not abandon their domestic duties.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Manila says no specific threat at APEC meeting
Manila says no specific threat at APEC meeting MANILA (AFP): There have been no threats against U.S. President Bill Clinton and 15 other world leaders meeting in the Philippines on Nov. 25 for an economic summit, a top official said yesterday.But retired Gen.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Bank NISP plans bank takeovers
Bank NISP plans bank takeovers JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed Bank NISP plans to take over several smaller banks to strengthen its domestic networks, the bank's managing director said yesterday.Pramukti Surjaudaja said yesterday the bank would issue rights shares to help finance the acquisitions.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Budget drain must be plugged
Budget drain must be plugged Prof. Sumitro Djojohadikusumo's assessment that the magnitude of the drain on our national development budget is growing gives us reason for concern. In 1993, this leading Indonesian economist estimated the drain at around 30 percent, but the figure has since apparently...
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Center of disabled in Cibinong
Center of disabled in Cibinong BOGOR, West Java (JP): The ceremony launching the construction of The Prof Dr. Soeharso National Vocational Rehabilitation Center for disabled people was held in the Karadenan village, Cibinong, Bogor, yesterdayThe ceremony was attended by Minister of Social Services...
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Elmi Hotel: Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 42-44: - Qemi Club: Karaoke/Disco, Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Master Band, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Atlantic Band, Tuesday and Saturday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Seven state banks' total bad loans rise to US$3.37b
Seven state banks' total bad loans rise to US$3.37b JAKARTA (JP): The seven state banks' bad loans increased to Rp 7.07 trillion (US$3.37 billion) at the end of August from Rp 6.39 trillion at the end of last December, according to the central bank.Bank Indonesia Governor J.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
'Rights activists must be active, or resign'
'Rights activists must be active, or resign' JAKARTA (JP): Inactive members of the National Commission on Human Rights, which has become the popular venue for the oppressed to air their grievances, have been called on to resign.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Union questions definition of unemployment
Union questions definition of unemployment JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the All-Indonesia Workers Union Federation criticized yesterday the government's definition of unemployment, which he said camouflages the problem.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Ill husband kills pitiless wife
Ill husband kills pitiless wife JAKARTA (JP): An upset husband killed his wife Wednesday after failing to have sexual intercourse with her because of his impotence, in his house on Jl. Tubagus Angke, Grogol Petamburan district, in West Jakarta.City Police Spokesman Maj.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Beware of politicization of religion: Bishops
Beware of politicization of religion: Bishops JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bishops' Conference (KWI) ended its annual meeting here yesterday, calling for religious believers to be wary of interest groups using religion for their own political purposes.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Two more jail guards imprisoned
Two more jail guards imprisoned JAKARTA (JP): Two more employees of the Cipinang Penitentiary were jailed by the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday for their role in businessman Eddy Tansil's escape.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Rights campaigner Princen fails to meet govt summons
Rights campaigner Princen fails to meet govt summons JAKARTA (JP): A leading human rights campaigner failed to show up yesterday at the attorney general's office for questioning on his presence at last week's aborted conference on East Timor in Kuala Lumpur.