Archive: 18 November 1996
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Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Abdullah Syaifuddin named Tanjung Priok port chief
Abdullah Syaifuddin named Tanjung Priok port chief JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta seaport, Tanjung Priok, has a new chief, Abdullah Syaifuddin, replacing Harmani who was promoted to become a director of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II, the state-owned seaport management company.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Proton to invest in British firm
Proton to invest in British firm KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's Proton Bhd Saturday said it was investing seven million pounds (US$11 million) to build an engineering facility at British sports car maker, Lotus Group International's auto plant in Norfolk.
Mon, 18 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.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Largest Islamic housing to be built in Tangerang
Largest Islamic housing to be built in Tangerang JAKARTA (JP): PT Mustika Hadiasari opened over the weekend what it claims to be the largest housing estate in Indonesia, with Islamic characteristics in interior designs, surroundings and public facilities.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Consortium denies report on Jonggol relocation plan
Consortium denies report on Jonggol relocation plan JAKARTA (JP): A consortium has denied media reports they plan to move Jakarta's central administration to the subdistrict of Jonggol, Bogor, West Java.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Go to Jerusalem on pilgrimage, Soeharto says
Go to Jerusalem on pilgrimage, Soeharto says JAKARTA (JP): The government is encouraging Indonesian Moslems and Christians to go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem through Jordan, President Soeharto said yesterday."We will encourage Moslems to visit the Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem via Amman.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Kendari transmigrants to join cashew nut estate project
Kendari transmigrants to join cashew nut estate project JAKARTA (JP): PT Agromete Pranatani will soon develop cashew nut plantations in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, under a small- holder nucleus estate scheme, involving 350 transmigrant families a company executive said.Agromete Director, M.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
New mobile survey equipment launched
New mobile survey equipment launched JAKARTA (JP): PT Remedial Piranti Jaya trading company and the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) have launched a new mobile survey equipment unit that can produce surveying results faster and cheaper on location.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Government urged to look into E. Timor problems
Government urged to look into E. Timor problems JAKARTA (JP): The raging controversy over Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo's critical remarks on the military prompted observers Saturday to call on the government and the public alike to look into the root of the problems facing the territory.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Clinton admits talking policy with Riady
Clinton admits talking policy with Riady WASHINGTON (Reuter): President Bill Clinton said he twice discussed policy about Indonesia and China with James Riady, the Indonesian financier at the center of inquiries into foreign funding of the Democrats election campaign, the New York Times said on...
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Mura's 10m ton gold deposit
Mura's 10m ton gold deposit JAKARTA (JP): Gold mines in the Musi Rawas (Mura) regency of South Sumatra province have estimated gold deposits of around 10 million tons, according to the local regent, Radjab Semendawai.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Air Asia begins chartered flight
Air Asia begins chartered flight KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's second national airline, Air Asia, launched Saturday its inaugural chartered flight to Pattaya, Thailand, with plans for flights to Europe and the United States in three-to-five years.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Opportunities abound in agribusiness sector
Opportunities abound in agribusiness sector JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's food and agribusiness still offers significant opportunities for both local and foreign companies, according to a study by Netherlands-based Rabobank.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Women's soccer team to recruit ABRI members
Women's soccer team to recruit ABRI members JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is to recruit players from the Armed Forces for the 19th SEA Games women's national soccer team here next year.National coach Muhardi said yesterday the women's soccer tournament, bearing the name of the Armed Forces Commander, is...
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Arriving home, Zarina faces three charges
Arriving home, Zarina faces three charges JAKARTA (JP): Zarina returned from the United States yesterday to face two other minor charges besides the one on trafficking in Ecstasy: forging immigration documents, and attempting to smuggle sharp weapons, police said.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Roeslan blames RI tycoons over 'money politics'
Roeslan blames RI tycoons over 'money politics' JAKARTA (JP): A respected former minister blamed Indonesian business tycoons for the pervasive "money politics" here, lamenting how their loyalty is aimed only toward their own interests.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Unicef chief visits Bandung
Unicef chief visits Bandung BANDUNG: Unicef executive director Carol Bellamy said Saturday an environmental program that the world body sponsors in West Java could be an exemplary model to Asian, African and South American countries.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Legislator urges equal wealth distribution
Legislator urges equal wealth distribution JAKARTA (JP): Legislator, A.M. Saefudin, is urging the government to pursue concerted efforts to enhance an equitable distribution of wealth and resources, by empowering small businesses, dismantling unfair practices and pursuing decentralization.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
RI-Malaysia joint venture invests in Medan
RI-Malaysia joint venture invests in Medan JAKARTA (JP): Malaysia's Tiara Etika Development Sdn. Bhd. has signed a memorandum of understanding with PT Kawasan Industri Medan, a company owned by the North Sumatra administration, for a joint venture to build five projects.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
New hotel project in Myanmar
New hotel project in Myanmar YANGON (DPA): A Japanese company has pledged to invest US$25 million to renovate a Mandalay hotel, winning Myanmarese government praise for agreeing to the deal at a time when the Rangoon regime has come under fire internationally, reports said Saturday.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Six to be charged after Timor fracas
Six to be charged after Timor fracas KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Six members of a pro-Malaysian government youth group which disrupted a meeting on East Timor a week ago will be charged in court, the national Bernama news agency reported.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
ASEAN police meeting to discuss cooperation
ASEAN police meeting to discuss cooperation JAKARTA (JP): The sixth Joint ASEAN Senior Police Officers Course, will be opened here today by National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo.Deputy secretary of the Indonesian central bureau of Interpol, Col.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Four climbers win 5th Asian C'ships
Four climbers win 5th Asian C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Four climbers were deemed to share top position in the fifth Asian Championships as heavy drizzle marred the event at the Pasar Festival, Kuningan, South Jakarta, yesterday.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Zarina home for questioning
Zarina home for questioning JAKARTA (JP): TV actress Zarina returned to Jakarta from the United States yesterday to face police investigation, which she managed to duck four months ago.The 24-year-old Zarina, who is wanted in connection with 29,677 Ecstasy pills found in her West Jakarta home,...
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Passport check
Passport check On Nov. 1 around midnight on Jl. Pintu Besar Utara, three British subjects were riding in a taxi heading for Cafe B in the area. The vehicle was stopped in front of Bank Exim by a police officer wearing a military police badge.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
RP says leftists may provoke clashes at APEC
RP says leftists may provoke clashes at APEC MANILA (Agencies): Leftist groups may be planning to clash with police when the Philippines holds next week's Asia-Pacific summit, organizers said yesterday.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku: Ambon 2:35 TV Series: Buck Rogers 3:05 Children Program: Anak Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 4:05 Science Film: Legend of Lockness 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel: 5:30 Karya Tepat Guna 6:00 News:...
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Good kindergarten still needed
Good kindergarten still needed JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta residences are badly in need of more qualified kindergartens, a leader of a kindergarten organization has said.Siti Fatimah AM, chairwoman of the Body for the Development of Islamic Kindergartens, said here Friday that the rising demand is quite...
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Saleh to stand trial under tight security
Saleh to stand trial under tight security JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of East Java's mobile police officers will safeguard today's court session of the trial of Saleh, a local Moslem at the center of the recent religious tension which erupted into attacks on Situbondo churches.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
The education system in Indonesia
The education system in IndonesiaFrom MerdekaThe education system, implemented by the government to enhance the nation's intelligence, is in the 1945 Constitution.For that purpose, Ki Hajar Dewantoro was appointed Indonesia's first minister of education and culture, who had the task of preparing a...
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Anti-dumping action
Anti-dumping action The manner in which Indonesian footwear companies are coping with the anti-dumping action initiated by the European Union (EU) shows the ignorance of many businessmen regarding the Geneva- based World Trade Organization's rules.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Novotna, Graf advance to final showdown
Novotna, Graf advance to final showdown PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (Reuter): Jana Novotna will attempt to win her first tournament in four years Sunday when she takes on top-seed Steffi Graf in the finals of the Advanta Championships tennis tournament.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Four HIV-positive people detected
Four HIV-positive people detected UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Health authorities have found four people infected with HIV, the first locals to contract the virus that causes the deadly AIDS.Asri Amin, chief of the local office of communicable diseases, said here Saturday that the four were...
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
City water firm urged to abandon privatization plans
City water firm urged to abandon privatization plans JAKARTA (JP): A consumer rights advocate said the city-owned Water Company (PDAM) should stop its privatization plans, fearing unaffordable water fees.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
13 fishermen missing at sea
13 fishermen missing at sea MANADO, North Sumatra: At least 13 fishermen from Petta Island have been missing since Tuesday when their boats sank in stormy seas in separate accidents, a press report said.Chief of Sangihe Talaud police detective First Lt. F.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
PWI urges police to use its findings in murder case
PWI urges police to use its findings in murder case SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) called on police investigators Saturday to use as input findings of its investigation into the Aug. 16 death of a Yogyakarta journalist.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
New Japanese school opened in Tangerang
New Japanese school opened in Tangerang TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro opened the Jakarta Japanese School yesterday in Pondok Aren.Japanese expatriates do not need to worry about their children's education anymore when they are assigned to...
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Police seize contraband
Police seize contraband SURABAYA: The police have confiscated one gun, 62 knives, 100,000 stimulant tablets, 5,000 bottles of liquor and 3,329 Ecstasy pills in last week's operation.The city police started a month-long operation on Nov. 15, aiming at curbing street violence and crime.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Pefindo assigns 'A' rating to PLN
Pefindo assigns 'A' rating to PLN JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Pefindo credit-rating agency has reaffirmed its "A" long-term rating for both Bond IV, and Bond V, amounting to Rp 680 billion (US$290.6 million), and Rp 1 trillion, respectively.The bonds are issued by the State Electricity Company (PLN).
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Democrats lose lead to NAP in Thai elections
Democrats lose lead to NAP in Thai elections BANGKOK (Agencies): The New Aspiration Party (NAP) of Defense Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh edged past the Democrat Party which had earlier led in unofficial television and radio projections of the Thai elections yesterday.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Calvin Klein opens franchise
Calvin Klein opens franchise JAKARTA (JP): American designer Calvin Klein opened Saturday the first freestanding fashion store here at the Plaza Indonesia's terrace on Jl. M.H. Thamrin.The Jakarta store's president director, Dian M.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Govt calls for revival of extended-family values
Govt calls for revival of extended-family values JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Population Haryono Suyono has called on everybody to revive the positive values of the traditional extended family structure.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
PAS seeks way out of crisis
PAS seeks way out of crisis KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's fundamentalist Parti Islam (PAS) has offered to form a coalition government in Kelantan state with Premier Mahathir Mohamad's ruling party as the Islamic party comes under pressure there to quit.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
C. Kalimantan to convert forests into plantations
C. Kalimantan to convert forests into plantations JAKARTA (JP): Central Kalimantan's Provincial Government has revealed a new master plan, stipulating 1.7 million hectares of land, originally designated as protected forest, would be used for agricultural plantations.