Archive: 21 November 1996
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Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Separatist ideas spread in towns
Separatist ideas spread in towns JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The local military chief has called on people to be on the alert for "separatist ideas" spreading in towns and villages in this second largest province of Indonesia. Addressing military officers attending the 23rd course of Armed Forces Command School, Maj. Gen. Jhony Lumintang said that rebel ideas could endanger nation unity, Antara reported.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina leases 15 oil tankers
Pertamina leases 15 oil tankers JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil company Pertamina signed contracts yesterday to lease 15 tankers from 11 domestic companies for between US$15 and $50 a dead-weight ton (DWT) a month. Pertamina president Faisal Abda'oe, who witnessed the deals, said the tankers would be used to distribute oil domestically.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
300 kiosks face demolition
300 kiosks face demolition AMBON, Maluku: Some 300 makeshift kiosk owners are worried they will lose their livelihoods because authorities have threatened to demolish their shops. None of the new kiosks in the Batu Merah shopping complex have building permits, Antara reported yesterday. Most owners were previously street vendors forced out of Mardika shopping center by the authorities early this month. They said they spent about Rp 100,000 (US$45) for a kiosk.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
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, Friday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Platinum Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday, Sunday, 7:15 p.m.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung: Music and Entertainment * Chedi Hotel: Jl. Rancabentang 56-58: Job (Piano), Monday to Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Irven (Guitar), Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Mixed voices Accapela singer and Andi (Pianist), Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Andi (Piano), Friday and Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Imelda (Piano), Friday, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Juli (Piano), 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. * International Imperium Hotel: Jl. Dr. Rum No.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Hotel Prapatan plans expansion program
Hotel Prapatan plans expansion program JAKARTA (JP): PT Hotel Prapatan announced plans yesterday to expand its hotel and restaurant business. The company will open a four-star hotel, Hotel Aryaduta Pekanbaru, in Riau, and will extend its Japanese ShimaPY restaurant chain to Bandung and Surabaya, Prapatan corporate secretary Dodie Hermawan said yesterday. "We will also open our convention center, Panti Arya, near the Jakarta Stock Market building in July," Hermawan said.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 20, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,050 -50 2,500 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 825 0 1,500 Andayani Megah 1,025 0 114,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,125 25 217,500 Anwar Sierad 2,400 -50 575,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 3,950 150 235,500 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,500 -50 20,000 Argo Pantes 1,750 0 0 Asahimas Flat 1,400 25...
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
WIC to hold 29th bazaar
WIC to hold 29th bazaar JAKARTA (JP): The Women's International Club (WIC) will hold its annual bazaar at the Jakarta Convention Hall on Nov. 28. Mrs. Tuti Try Sutrisno, the vice president's wife, will open the 29th bazaar, Antara reported yesterday. The bazaar organizing committee chairwoman, Leni Siadani said 40 embassies and seven social foundations would participate in the bazaar. "There will be 220 stands, not including five WIC stands," Leni said.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt awaits Belo's public explanation
Govt awaits Belo's public explanation JAKARTA (JP): The government says it still wants to hear a public explanation from East Timor Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo about his remarks in the German press, although he has reportedly renounced his remarks at a meeting with officials. "The truth about Belo's remarks can only be determined after his public explanation on Monday," Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman announced at his office yesterday.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Beach spikers ready to pounce
Beach spikers ready to pounce JAKARTA (JP): National Olympic duo Ni Putu Timy Yudani Rahayu and Engel Berta Kaize are aiming to improve their world ranking at the finals of the 11th Women's Beach Volleyball World Championship due to start tomorrow at the Senayan tennis complex. "Our main goal is to improve our world ranking, which we achieved at the last Olympics, and we've been preparing for it for thirty days," said Eta, nicknamed Berta, yesterday.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Invitation to a Wedding' tells of Islam in Indonesia
'Invitation to a Wedding' tells of Islam in Indonesia By Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): If the title of the latest film from Olsen- Levy Productions, "Invitation to a Wedding", conjures any images in your mind; splashes of bright colors, loud music, traditional nuptial ceremonies; all components in a traditional Indonesian wedding, as ubiquitous as durians in season in street stalls, you are only partially right. Invitation to a Wedding is a 60-minute documentary concerning Islam in Indonesia.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Hindi Play at JIS
Hindi Play at JIS JAKARTA (JP): The Indian Community in Jakarta plans to stage a Hindi Play called Yahan Bando Sacto Mil To Hain at the Jakarta International School's auditorium. The play, about cheerleaders for hire, will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, B.N. Reddy, second secretary at the Indian Embassy in Jakarta said yesterday. The play will be directed by Mrs. Hema Devare. (sur)
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Soft tennis proposed for 1997 SEA Games
Soft tennis proposed for 1997 SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Soft Tennis Association asked the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games Organizing Committee yesterday to feature the sport as an exhibition event during the games here next year. Abdul Gafur, chairman of the soft tennis body, said after a meeting with SEA Games committee chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar that seven countries, including Indonesia, have thrown their weight behind the proposal.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Assault case nearly solved
Assault case nearly solved DILI, East Timor: Police here said yesterday they were optimistic they would soon uncover the motive for Sunday's attack on a journalist. Local police chief Col. Yusuf Mucharam said police optimism is based on testimonies from witnesses that they saw two of the eight men arrested by the police attacking Gaudensius Mau, a journalist with Tiras magazine. He said six other men arrested were released due to lack of evidence.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Plush new hotel for historic Menteng site
Plush new hotel for historic Menteng site JAKARTA (JP): A city-owned developer plans to build a luxurious hotel in a plush Central Jakarta area on the spot where an old historic building now stands, it was revealed yesterday. The project on Jl. Probolinggo and Jl. Sutan Syahrir, Menteng, will begin next March, the director of PT Pulo Mas Jaya, Iman Sunario, said. The two-story building which is on the site now was built in 1930s during the colonial era.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Rules on share ownership rest with finance minister'
'Rules on share ownership rest with finance minister' JAKARTA (JP): Despite President Soeharto's call to limit share holdings in listed companies, noted economist Sjahrir said yesterday this decision rested in the hands of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency and the finance minister.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Murdered reporter's articles on display
Murdered reporter's articles on display YOGYAKARTA (JP): Articles critical of the Bantul regency government and believed to have cost reporter Fuad Muhammad Syafrudin his life are on display at Atmajaya Catholic University. The rare week-long exhibition which opened yesterday is sponsored by Teropong campus magazine. The exhibition opened by Teropong chief editor Widiasto Putro is the latest activity keeping aflame the unresolved August murder case of the Bernas daily journalist.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Protest over utilities
Protest over utilities TANGERANG, West Java (JP): More than 50 house owners at the Taman Balaraja complex staged a protest yesterday, urging the developer to keep its promises to provide electricity and a clean water supply. The protest erupted after the state-owned electricity company cut illegal installations at 53 houses in the complex. One of the protesters, Sunarto said "we have had to install electricity illegally as we have lived here for almost one year without electricity.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Subsidized loans from state firms on target: Official
Subsidized loans from state firms on target: Official JAKARTA (JP): State-owned companies channeled about Rp 600 billion (US$254.2 million) in cheap loans to small and medium- scale enterprises (SMEs) and cooperatives between 1989 and 1996, Director General of State Companies Bacelius Ruru said yesterday. "It's untrue that the amount is off target, though the allocations have been reduced from 5 percent to between 1 percent and 3 percent of state companies' net earnings, Ruru said.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:45 TV Series: Family Matters 3:05 Dance Performance: Gerak dan Lagu 3:30 TV Series: 13 Wonder 4:05 Film: Here Comes the Stars 4:30 Sport:Silat 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:25 My Country 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country: North Sulawesi 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Filler and Trailer 7:30 Lemhanas 8:00 News: Lintasan...
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Government urged to take action against bad loans
Government urged to take action against bad loans JAKARTA (JP): Banking analysts have again urged the government to do something about banks' "unacceptable levels" of bad loans. I. Nyoman Moena, a supervisor from the Federation of Indonesian National Private Banks (Perbanas), said Tuesday the bad loans, which totaled Rp 10.34 trillion (US$4.4 billion) at the end of August or around 3.4 percent of outstanding credits, exceeded an acceptable 3 percent level.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Doctors avoid assignments in remote areas
Doctors avoid assignments in remote areas JAKARTA (JP): The unemployment rate of medical school graduates remains high because they refuse assignments in remote places and fight for the few jobs in towns, an official said yesterday. Health ministry personnel bureau chief Munarso said that the government has given doctors the freedom to work in outer islands, especially in isolated areas. They may open a practice after they complete their mandatory service in areas determined by the government.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Aceh teachers back Soeharto
Aceh teachers back Soeharto BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Local teachers appealed the People's Consultative Assembly yesterday to re-elect President Soeharto for another five year term in 1998. The Indonesian Teachers Association said it is determined to make next year's general election a success. The statement was made at a ceremony attended by about 10,000 teachers in the northern most province of the country.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Clinton says U.S. committed to Asia-Pacific
Clinton says U.S. committed to Asia-Pacific CANBERRA (Reuter): U.S. President Bill Clinton, in his first major foreign policy speech since his re-election, called yesterday for a deeper engagement with China and reaffirmed Washington's commitment to the Asia-Pacific region. "The direction China takes in the years to come, the way they define its greatness in the future, will help to decide whether the next century is one of conflict or cooperation," Clinton told the Australian parliament.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Zarina's dossier to be done soon
Zarina's dossier to be done soon JAKARTA (JP): Police promised yesterday to complete Ecstasy- case suspect Zarina's dossier by early next month. Head of the Jakarta crime investigation directorate, Col. Paimin Aboeamr, said police wanted to try Zarina soon. "We hope that the dossier of her case can be completed within two weeks after she was again officially declared a suspect upon her arrival from Houston on Sunday," Paimin said. Zarina was arrested in West Jakarta on Aug.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt plans to resettle 80,000 families in 1997/98
Govt plans to resettle 80,000 families in 1997/98 JAKARTA (JP): The government hopes to resettle 80,000 families in the 1997/98 fiscal year beginning in April, up from 76,322 targeted this year. While the new target may appear ambitious, Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo received assurances of cooperation and support from seven fellow cabinet ministers at a coordination meeting yesterday. The majority of these families, 52,107, will be resettled in eastern Indonesia.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
More alleged rioters brought to court
More alleged rioters brought to court JAKARTA (JP): Four more people appeared in court yesterday over their alleged role in the July 27 riot but the prosecutor did not read his indictment because the defendants did not have legal representation. The four are among the 124 supporters of Megawati Soekarnoputri, the deposed Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) leader, being tried at Central Jakarta District Court.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Over 5,000 arrested in anti-crime crackdown
Over 5,000 arrested in anti-crime crackdown JAKARTA (JP): More than 5,000 people have been arrested in a three-day crime crackdown, Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata said yesterday. Hamami said the 5,356 people arrested in Operasi Kilat Jaya (OKJ) III, were motorists and pedestrians found carrying guns, knives, alcohol, marijuana and other drugs, including Ecstasy.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Challenges lie ahead for Asia Pacific as stabilizer
Challenges lie ahead for Asia Pacific as stabilizer The Asia-Pacific region has emerged as a powerful economic and political stabilizer but challenges lie ahead, says former Australian foreign minister Gareth Evans in this Inter Press Service commentary.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta packed with hoodlums
Jakarta packed with hoodlums From Neraca Several train stations in the Jabotabek area have become meeting places of the unemployed. These people are known in local jargon as preman. They not only sit around at train stations, bus terminals have also become their favorite hangouts. Drunkards have been frequently sighted among these groups. Their presence is quite offensive to ticket buyers at train stations.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina to use Labroy vessels
Pertamina to use Labroy vessels SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore-based marine logistics firm Labroy Marine Ltd. announced two agreements worth US$57 million yesterday to charter two tankers to Pertamina. It is the single largest order from Indonesia for the Labroy group. One agreement was worth $11 million and the other $46 million.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Woman's Dignity'
'Woman's Dignity' From Pelita The Indonesian Moslem Prosperous Consultative Council (Majelis Mukmin) would like to appeal to RCTI to reconsider the screening of the TV drama Harkat Wanita (Woman's Dignity) starring Ira Wibowo. This appeal is made in connection with the widespread protests from the society (particularly the Moslem community), over a portion of the story in which Ira Wibowo boldly shows that she is violating Islamic law, i.e. Law No.1/1974 concerning marriages.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Oki's trial continues
Oki's trial continues JAKARTA (JP): The trial of Oki, the man accused of committing a triple murder in Los Angeles, USA, will resume at the Central Jakarta District Court tomorrow after a three week delay. Tomorrow's session will include testimonies from foreign witnesses and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers, RCTI television station reported yesterday. Oki, 31, is being tried for murdering two friends, Gina Sutan Aswar, an Indonesian woman, and Suresh G.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Sumbawa Island to get US$400m investment
Sumbawa Island to get US$400m investment JAKARTA (JP): PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara will invest up to US$400 million to develop infrastructure around its Batu Hijau copper and gold mines on Sumbawa Island, east of Bali, a company executive said yesterday. "The infrastructure, including a 160 megawatt power plant worth about $190 million and a port facility worth $55 million in Benete Bay, are scheduled to be built in March," Newmont Nusa Tenggara president Eric Hamer said.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto opens C. Java irrigation and port projects
Soeharto opens C. Java irrigation and port projects JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto inaugurated several irrigation projects and a fishing port in Central Java and Yogyakarta yesterday. An inaugural ceremony was held in Banyumas before the president proceeded to Cilacap to look at the new port in the southern fishery town. The Serayu irrigation dam is designed to irrigate 20,000 hectares of agricultural land in Banyumas, Cilacap and Kebumen regencies.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
U.S. to press for solution to East Timor issue: Clinton
U.S. to press for solution to East Timor issue: Clinton CANBERRA (Agencies): The United States would press for a solution to the East Timor issue in Indonesia, President Bill Clinton said yesterday. "We will continue to try to work to do what we can to resolve" the East Timor question "in a way that is consistent with what I believe are universal values with regard to human rights and human dignity," Clinton said as reported by AFP.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Community is first in Islam, says expert
Community is first in Islam, says expert JAKARTA (JP): Islam puts the community, and consequently the state, before the individual, leading Moslem thinker Munawir Sjadzali said yesterday.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Plans for Jonggol
Plans for Jonggol Jonggol, which has long been known as a major West Javanese rice granary and fruit-growing area, may soon take on a cosmopolitan character. This is because of a proposal which has been submitted to the authorities by PT Bukit Jonggol Asri.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Books on HIV/AIDS available for free
Books on HIV/AIDS available for free JAKARTA (JP): Several people infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) have written a book on HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome), which is available for free. The book, called Sebuah Buku Kecil Tentang Hidup dengan HIV/AIDS (A Little Book About Living with HIV/AIDS), was published by the spiritia peer support group in cooperation with British Women's Association and Canadian Women's Association.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
ICJ ruling on nuclear weapons sets a new precedent
ICJ ruling on nuclear weapons sets a new precedent By Brahma Chellaney NEW DELHI (JP): The United Nations General Assembly will take up next month the recent landmark World Court ruling which declared nuclear-weapons threat or use to be "generally contrary to international law" and pointed to a legal obligation to achieve the complete dismantlement of nuclear arsenals. Malaysia, with the backing of Indonesia and a number of other nations, has introduced a resolution in the UN.
Thu, 21 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
Finance ministry appeals
Finance ministry appeals The Ministry of Finance is appealing to the community to refrain from responding to offers of books on government tax regulations by persons on behalf of the ministry. The books are being offered by persons who claim they have been assigned to do so by H. Soepatmo, who is chief of the laws and legal matters bureau of the finance ministry's Finance Education and Training Board (BPLK) on Jl. Purnawarman 19, Kebayoran Baru, P.O. Box 4807, Jakarta 12048, telephone 7219542.