Archive: 6 November 1996
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Wed, 06 Nov 1996
New rulings on tourism and telecoms
New rulings on tourism and telecoms JAKARTA (JP): The government will issue eight new and revised regulations on tourism, post and telecommunications later this week.Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications' Secretary- General Jonathan L.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Guruh no show for PDI meeting
Guruh no show for PDI meeting JAKARTA (JP): Guruh Soekarnoputra failed to show up to an Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) meeting where he was due to clear-up rumors that he may jump-ship to the ruling Golkar.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Cambodia poised for ASEAN: Goh
Cambodia poised for ASEAN: Goh PHNOM PENH (Reuter): Cambodia was on track to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in July next year, Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said yesterday.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Train traffic returns to normal at Palmerah
Train traffic returns to normal at Palmerah JAKARTA (JP): Train traffic to and from Palmerah railway station, Central Jakarta, is back to normal after all the tracks were cleared and repaired yesterday.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Info officers to meet
Info officers to meet DENPASAR, Bali: Five cabinet ministers will address a three- day gathering of information officers opening in Badung regency tomorrow.Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat, Minister of Information Harmoko, Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro,...
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Rights body announces findings
Rights body announces findings JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights said the recent attack on East Java churches was not fueled by religious hatred but instigated by "irresponsible persons.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Large groups promise partnership with small-medium enterprises
Large groups promise partnership with small-medium enterprises JAKARTA (JP): Fifty large Indonesian business groups have voiced their readiness to join the so-called Jimbaran Club in fostering partnerships with small and medium enterprises, Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Subiakto...
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
EVA Air adds services
EVA Air adds services JAKARTA (JP): Taiwan's EVA Air will increase flights from Surabaya, in East Java, to Taipei from Saturday.EVA Air's representative in Jakarta, Peter Chen, said yesterday that the carrier currently links Surabaya and Taipei via Kaohsiung three times per week.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
The case of Tjetje Tajuddin
The case of Tjetje TajuddinFrom NeracaTjetje Tajuddin's death while he was being detained by the Bogor district police reflects a poor respect for human rights in the security sector. And this is a great concern for us.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Two Dutch nationals on trial for Ecstasy smuggling
Two Dutch nationals on trial for Ecstasy smuggling TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Two Dutch nationals were tried in the Tangerang District Court yesterday for trying to smuggle more than 7,000 Ecstasy pills into Indonesia.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
PLN to float Rp 400b in bonds
PLN to float Rp 400b in bonds JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned electricity firm PT PLN will float five-year bonds worth Rp 400 billion (US$172.4 million) this month in an attempt to solve its financial problems, company president Djiteng Marsoedi said.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Legislators firm on erring clubs
Legislators firm on erring clubs JAKARTA (JP): The city administration must revoke permits of nightspots which repeatedly break the law, city councilors said on Monday after a second drug raid at a South Jakarta discotheque.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Mulialand to issue bonds
Mulialand to issue bonds JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed property developer PT Mulialand will float five-year bonds worth Rp 150 billion (US$64.7 million) this month to improve its financing efficiency, the company announced yesterday.The company did not disclose its interest rate.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Village chiefs deceive wives
Village chiefs deceive wives KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: A woman activist claims many village chiefs in the province lie to their wives about how funds for Family Welfare Movement (PKK) activities are used.Mrs.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: SupermarketSEIBU SUPERMARKET: Usman Jafar (third from left), president of Pasar Raya Nusa Karya, cuts a jasmine ribbon to open the new Seibu Supermarket at Pasar Raya, Blok M, South Jakarta recently.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
KL to introduce Internet laws
KL to introduce Internet laws KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia hopes to introduce comprehensive laws governing information flow on the Internet, Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday.Commonly referred to as cyberlaws, they will initially be introduced in the Multimedia Super Corridor,...
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Hundreds of shops gutted in fire
Hundreds of shops gutted in fire BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Fire destroyed more than 700 shops and houses in Pasar Minggu market, Kampung Baru village, Batulicin district late Sunday.Batulicin district chief Abd.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Who controls who?
Who controls who? Prof. Suhardiman, deputy chief of the Supreme Advisory Council, suggested that after the general session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in 1998, a report of the chief justice's position, clarifying his authority and responsibility, should be drawn up by the assembly.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Cargo center at seaport
Cargo center at seaport JAKARTA (JP): The cornerstone of a new cargo distribution center was laid at Jakarta's Tanjung Priok seaport yesterday by Director General of Sea Transportations Soentoro.The center, which will occupy a 10,214-square-meter section of the seaport, is being developed by the...
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 5, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 900 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 850 25 32,000 Andayani Megah 1,000 0 216,000 Aneka Kimia...
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Great River, Cerruti tie up
Great River, Cerruti tie up JAKARTA (JP): PT Great River International (GRI), a publicly- listed garment producer, yesterday secured a licensing agreement with Italy's Cerruti 1881 SA to produce garments designed by Nino Cerruti for export.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
SE Asian economic growth to slow
SE Asian economic growth to slow MANILA (AFP): Rapid economic growth in Southeast Asia is expected to slow in 1996 and 1997 while South Asian growth accelerates, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said yesterday.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Zarima caught in Houston
Zarima caught in Houston JAKARTA (JP): The notorious Ecstasy-case fugitive, Zarima, who escaped in August, was nabbed by Jakarta police detectives in a supermarket in Houston, the United States, National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo announced yesterday.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Opposition on Timor meeting defied
Opposition on Timor meeting defied KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian human rights groups said yesterday they were going ahead with a planned conference on East Timor, defying government pressure to cancel the meeting.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
PR skills given awards
PR skills given awards JAKARTA: The Public Relations Association of Indonesia will honor 16 individuals and institutions for outstanding contributions to public relations development.The Perhumas 1996 awards will be presented on Nov. 11, said association chairman Teddy Kharsadi yesterday.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Debate over Habibie's call on rates continues
Debate over Habibie's call on rates continues JAKARTA (JP): The debate over State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie's controversial call to cut interest rates continued yesterday, with more economists calling his suggestion an absurd idea.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Juvenile court bill studied
Juvenile court bill studied BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Experts at the Antasari Islamic Studies Institute will discuss the controversial bill on juvenile court, Antara reported yesterday.The seminar will be held next Wednesday and Thursday, and will study the bill from various perspectives,...
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Human resources and development
Human resources and development I would like to correct two misimpressions that your Nov. 1, 1996 article on my recent speech to the International Association of Financial Executive Institutes Congress may leave on your readers. First, my talk was on the ASEAN region, not on Indonesia.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Demand for TV receivers to rise
Demand for TV receivers to rise BEKASI, West Java (JP): Demand for television receivers will increase to 2.5 million units in 1998, 38.8 percent higher than the demand in 1995, a Toshiba executive said yesterday.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Indonesia to romp into the information age
Indonesia to romp into the information age JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is set to storm the information age by establishing a telecommunications system dubbed "Nusantara 21" to give cities access to the national information network.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Endangered birds need to be saved
Endangered birds need to be saved JAKARTA (JP): Development in the Banten Bay area must be reduced to save nearby coral reefs and a nearly-extinct species of bird, environmental researchers said yesterday.
Wed, 06 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.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Zarima's arrest in U.S. receives mixed reactions
Zarima's arrest in U.S. receives mixed reactions JAKARTA (JP): The arrest of Ecstasy fugitive Zarima by Jakarta detectives in Houston, America, got a mixed public reaction.Few people contacted by The Jakarta Post yesterday saluted Indonesian police for their remarkable work in tracking down Zarima.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Econit urges restructuring of state-owned banks
Econit urges restructuring of state-owned banks JAKARTA (JP): The government should overhaul the management and capital structure of non-performing state banks to improve their performance and competiveness, the Econit economic research group has advised.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Foreign direct investment in RI expected to increase
Foreign direct investment in RI expected to increase JAKARTA (JP): Foreign direct investment in Indonesia may reach US$4.8 billion next year, up 20 percent from this year, if the government applies sound conflict-management measures when dealing with political issues, an economist has predicted.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Former governor launches book
Former governor launches book JAKARTA (JP): Former Jakarta governor, R. Suprapto has launched a book commemorating his marriage's golden anniversary.Speaking from his home in Jl. Imam Bonjol, Suprapto, a 72-year-old retired Army major general, said the book entitled Pengabdian Tiada Mengenal Akhir...
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Habibie wants new generation in state power
Habibie wants new generation in state power JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology yesterday declined to comment on growing speculations about his possible candidacy for vice president in 1998, but did suggest younger national leaders were needed.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Telkom denies buying staff shares
Telkom denies buying staff shares BANDUNG, West Java (JP): PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) yesterday ruled out suggestions it planned to buy Telkom shares held by its employees.A Telkom executive, Thomas Widjanarto, also denied allegations that the telecommunications company had established a...
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Indonesia and Iran agree to expand cooperation in various sector
Indonesia and Iran agree to expand cooperation in various sector JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Iran signed an agreement yesterday aimed at further expanding bilateral relationships in various sectors, including trade, industry, technology, finance, telecommunications, post and transportation.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Boxing body to hire promoter for SEAG
Boxing body to hire promoter for SEAG JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association plans to hire a promotion expert to attract more people to watch boxing matches in the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here next year.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
15 arrested for fraud
15 arrested for fraud PEKANBARU, Riau: Police have arrested 15 people suspected of defrauding PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia of billions of rupiah, Antara reported yesterday.Provincial police chief Col. Moch.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Corruption
Corruption Most Indonesian papers during recent months have printed many articles on "corruption," even to the point where the Ministry of Finance ranks at the top.To know the true facts is one thing, but to print and admit them is another.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Eco-standards coming soon
Eco-standards coming soon JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Council for National Standardization is planning to issue next year specific guidelines for environmental-conscious companies wishing to implement the recently introduced environmental management standards.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
RI and PNG discuss border agreement
RI and PNG discuss border agreement NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Officials from Indonesia and Papua New Guinea are holding a three-day Joint Border Committee meeting in hopes of fostering security, stability and better cooperation in border management.Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Guardian Insurance responds
Guardian Insurance responds In response to Ms. Nosi Lestariwati's letter published on Oct. 19, it is with much regret we must advise that at the time of the accident (Oct. 1, 1996, at 8:45 p.m.) the policy was not operative.We are therefore unable to assist Ms.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Badminton federation to test new scoring system in W. Cup
Badminton federation to test new scoring system in W. Cup JAKARTA (JP): The International Badminton Federation (IBF) will try out a new scoring system at the World Cup Invitational championships to be staged here at the Senayan Indoor Stadium from Dec.11-15.Organizing committee secretary Leo Ch.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Kia to expand debatable Indonesian auto project
Kia to expand debatable Indonesian auto project JAKARTA (JP): South Korea's Kia Motors Corp. said it would expand its controversial Indonesian auto project by increasing its tax-exempt commercial-vehicle exports and boosting production from local assembly lines.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
'RI should not over-react to foreign criticism'
'RI should not over-react to foreign criticism' JAKARTA (JP): A senior military officer said yesterday that Indonesia should not be overly sensitive to foreign criticism nor hastily brand critics as enemies.The commander of the Army Staff and Command College, Maj. Gen.
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Fun House 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Just the Ten of Us 4:05 TV Drama: Termakan Gosip 4:30 Documentary Film: Situs Kerajaan Lingga Indrapura 4:55 Filler 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Indonesian Lesson 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Wed, 06 Nov 1996
Stay on alert near Mt Merapi
Stay on alert near Mt Merapi MAGELANG, Central Java: Residents around Mt. Merapi have been told to stay on the alert, despite a decline in volcanic activity, because of the volcano's unstable condition.Head of the Mt.