Archive: 12 December 1996
56 articles found
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Lt. Gen. Dibyo rules out death by torture
Lt. Gen. Dibyo rules out death by torture JAKARTA (JP): Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo denied claims yesterday that torture caused last week's death in custody of an East Java Moslem. Dibyo told the House of Representatives that Ahmad Sidik, a member of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem group, died of complications resulting from intestinal inflammation and cerebral infection.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Political donations won't hurt U.S.-RI ties: Envoy
Political donations won't hurt U.S.-RI ties: Envoy WASHINGTON (AFP): Indonesia's ambassador here expressed hope Tuesday that a recent controversy over large political donations linked to an Indonesian banking family would not spark a backlash against Jakarta. Arifin Siregar also defended Indonesia's record in East Timor, the former Portuguese colony it annexed 20 years ago, and voiced incredulity at the Nobel peace prize awarded to exiled East Timorese activist Jose Ramos Horta.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
FIVB cancels move to ban Indonesia
FIVB cancels move to ban Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has rescinded its decision to ban Indonesia for breaking its commitment to host the word junior championships, which were to be held next September in Jakarta. "We received a letter from FIVB Tuesday stating that it has canceled the ban," Indonesian Volleyball Association (PBVSI) spokesman Lufti Sukri quoted PBVSI executive chairwoman Rita Subowo as saying yesterday.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Sudjana denies allegations of bank transfer fraud
Sudjana denies allegations of bank transfer fraud JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana said yesterday he had not spent a cent of the Rp 50 billion (US$23.36 million) transferred from PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam into his bank account. But Sudjana told a House commission hearing the then president of state-owned PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam, Ambyo Mangunwidjaja, transferred the money into his bank account on April 13, 1994.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia slams Portugal's hypocrisy
Indonesia slams Portugal's hypocrisy JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia yesterday fired a broadside at Portugal saying a country known for its colonial past should not pretend to be a champion of human rights. Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas, when asked by journalists, lambasted comments by Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio who had criticized Jakarta's human rights record and policy in East Timor.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Insurance paid to workers' families
Insurance paid to workers' families JAKARTA (JP): State insurance company PT Jamsostek has paid social security to the families of 13 construction workers killed in accidents at a West Jakarta site. Jamsotek director of services and guarantees said yesterday the last three payments were for the deaths of workers employed by contractor You One-Adhi Karya J.O., at the Taman Anggrek mall and condominium project.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Police resubmit Zarina dossier
Police resubmit Zarina dossier JAKARTA (JP): Police have resubmitted the dossier on Ecstasy- case suspect Zarina to the Jakarta Provincial Public Prosecutor's Office yesterday after making several corrections to it. Jakarta Police Detectives' chief, Col. Paimin Aboeamr, said the prosecutor's office returned the dossier to police Monday because it was incomplete. "But we completed the corrections and resubmitted the dossier today.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Thieves not afraid of prosecutors
Thieves not afraid of prosecutors PALU, Central Sulawesi: A .36 caliber pistol used as material evidence in a murder case was stolen from a prosecutors' office on Monday night, a report said yesterday. The thieves also walked away with Rp 1 million (US$425) in cash belonging to a prosecutor, Antara reported. According to Arden Efendy, chief of the prosecutors office, the pistol had been seized from a man tried for murder and the court had ruled that the gun be destroyed.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Ministers criticizes effectiveness of OIC
Ministers criticizes effectiveness of OIC JAKARTA (JP): Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) criticized yesterday the ineffectiveness of the grouping saying it had failed to forge a common front on many important issues. Malaysian Foreign Minister Abdullah Badawi in his address at the plenary session of a ministerial meeting here yesterday gave a critical evaluation of the OIC and urged it to revitalize itself to meet changing global demands.
Thu, 12 Dec 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, Wednesdy, 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, 12 Dec 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, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Window shut on early agriculture talks
Window shut on early agriculture talks SINGAPORE (JP): Agriculture exporting countries have run into hurdles at the World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial conference here which have closed a path to early preparations for agriculture negotiations. The Cairns group of 14 agriculture exporting countries, led by Australia, have failed to include in the WTO ministerial draft declaration a firm commitment to start preparations for negotiations next year.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 a.m Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Matters 3:05 Children's Program: Gelar Tari 3:30 Tour and Travel: 13 Wonder 4:05 Science Film: Here Come The Star 4:30 Woman's Program: Merangkai Bunga 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:25 News: My Country 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country: Yogyakarta 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Moslem 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Filler and Trailer 7:30...
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bukit Asam to pipe coal
Bukit Asam to pipe coal JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam plans to pipe coal from its Tanjung Enim mine in South Sumatra to the Suralaya coal-fired power plant in West Java from next year. Antara quoted local officials in Palembang, South Sumatra, as saying that construction of the pipeline would require at least a US$400 million investment. And that an environmental impact assessment was underway.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
PT Udatin builds assembly plant
PT Udatin builds assembly plant SURABAYA (JP): PT Udatin, the would-be assembler of Timor cars, began building its new assembly plant yesterday near Surabaya's Tanjung Perak port. Udatin chief commissioner Fritz H. Eman said the assembly plant would cost around US$30 million to build. He said the company would produce around 36,000 cars a year, beginning August 1997.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Scavenger homes demolished for dam project
Scavenger homes demolished for dam project JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of North Jakarta scavengers homes were demolished yesterday and Tuesday leaving scores of people homeless. Penjaringan district public works office supervisor Henri said 320 illegal shacks were torn down Tuesday and yesterday to widen the Pluit dam. "The shacks were built on land that used to be part of a dam which was part of the flood control system," he said.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
OIC conference
OIC conference As a peace-loving Moslem I believe that the ongoing OIC ministerial discussion in Jakarta about Islam and terrorism within the context of erroneous perceptions of Islam is part of Indonesia's contribution to world peace. It's not untrue that the West has very little information about Islam, and so can be forgiven for its misperceptions.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Many do not have legal council
Many do not have legal council JAKARTA (JP): Many defendants on trial in Jakarta did not have legal council because they feared the cost, a lawyer said yesterday. Defendants have the right to cheap or free services from the legal aid office at each district court, but lawyer Felix Lumban Gaol, a Legal Aid Post coordinator, said defendants did not know their rights or feared a lawyer would make the legal procedures longer.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Middle class key to RI's democratization: Juwono
Middle class key to RI's democratization: Juwono JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians pin their hopes on the middle class for democratization, vice governor of the National Resilience Institute Juwono Sudarsono said yesterday. The Indonesian middle class, albeit not that strong yet, plays a pivotal role in democratization because they have access to both the government and the poor.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI-China motorbikes
RI-China motorbikes JAKARTA (JP): PT Manunggal Otomotif and its Chinese partner, China Qingqi Motorcycle Group General Co., have agreed to establish a joint venture to produce motorbikes with an Indonesian brand name. Manunggal Otomotif president Samuel S. Tarman was quoted by Antara as saying the joint venture, likely to be named PT Manunggal Qingqi Internasional, would start production next July with an investment of US$10 million.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Sofyan sells his shares in Astra
Sofyan sells his shares in Astra JAKARTA (JP): Sofyan Wanandi, the Gemala Group chairman, said yesterday he had sold all his shares in Astra International because he was "not so comfortable" with its five major shareholders. "I sold all my 20 million shares through the Surabaya Stock Exchange on Friday for Rp 5,000 each," he said, adding that around half his shares were sold to Salim Group and half to Danamon Group.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
PAL to slash jet purchase
PAL to slash jet purchase MANILA (AFP): Philippine Airlines (PAL) has decided to slash by half a US$4-billion program to buy new aircraft because of a recent Labor Department ruling favoring its restive employees, chairman Lucio Tan said Tuesday. "We have agreed to downsize to one-half of $4 billion," the tycoon said, adding that the decision was reached by the PAL board. The decision will affect PAL's order for 36 planes from Boeing Co.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Decree on publication licensing to stay
Decree on publication licensing to stay JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko said yesterday the ministerial decree on publication licensing, which allows the government to effectively ban publications without judicial procedures, was here to stay.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Ascension Day commemoration
Ascension Day commemoration JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso asked subordinates yesterday to do their duties properly in all situations. "We are not only responsible to the country but also to Allah the Almighty," Sutiyoso said in a written speech read by the military personnel chief Col. M. Fahlevi at Ascension Day of the Prophet Muhammad ceremony yesterday. The ceremony was held at the City Military headquarters yesterday.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
City Hall not informed about parking management
City Hall not informed about parking management JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Governor's office is not well informed about the cooperation between private firms and other companies in managing parking lots, a city official said yesterday. Prawoto S. Danoemihardjo, the city's assistant secretary for economic and development affairs, said he was surprised to hear private companies managed parking lots owned by other firms. "The practice is illegal.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Govt aware of rising civil society'
'Govt aware of rising civil society' As was the case during the run-up to past general elections, suggestions on who should be the leaders of this country are making headlines. Sociologist Arief Budiman notes that there is a more important agenda to undertake for the sake of democracy than hassling over who the nation's future leaders will be. SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): When we talk about democracy, we basically talk about people power.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Police firm on suspect in Udin murder case
Police firm on suspect in Udin murder case JAKARTA (JP): Police yesterday maintained their belief that Dwi Sumaji killed Yogyakarta journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin, despite criticism from all corners about their handling of the August murder case. Police Chief Lt. Gen.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia opposes talks on labor rights at WTO
Malaysia opposes talks on labor rights at WTO SINGAPORE (Reuter): Malaysia said yesterday there was "no way" it would let the World Trade Organization (WTO) get involved in the issue of workers rights. International Trade and Industry Minister Rafidah Aziz told reporters Malaysia had no problem with the 128-member WTO studying other contentious issues like investment and competition policies or government procurement.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Security forces arrest 20 students in Yangon
Security forces arrest 20 students in Yangon YANGON (Reuter): Myanmar's security forces arrested about 20 students amid scattered protests in the capital Yangon, witnesses and diplomats said yesterday. Some 50 Yangon University students staged a brief anti- government protest in front of the U.S. embassy in the center of the city late on Tuesday, they told Reuters. "They gathered near the embassy after either walking or taking buses to the embassy.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
SE Asia looking for a security concept
SE Asia looking for a security concept By Werner vom Busch MANILA (DPA): Is there a role for Europe in the ASEAN region -- that is Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, the states that currently make up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations? And if so, how can it be defined? Where does an advisory role end and one of patronizing interference begin? What role do external powers play in the structuring of Southeast Asian security policy?
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Soldier receives 11 years
Soldier receives 11 years JAKARTA (JP): A military tribunal in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, sentenced a soldier to 11 years in prison and dismissed him from the Armed Forces for killing a civilian in March. Judge Col. Hadi Sutantyo said in his verdict that First Private Masdi, 25, was guilty of murdering Ainuddin, 48. Masdi owed Ainuddin Rp 1.5 million (US$640) and could not pay it back. "It was an inhuman, sadistic act...
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Repaired village road
Repaired village road From Pikiran Rakyat I was not personally informed about the impending midday visit of the Regent of Bandung, U. Hatta Djatipermana, to the villages in our district. When he set foot in our village -- Cijagra district Paseh, Bandung -- I was touched because his visit filled me with great pride. The regent, who was overjoyed upon seeing the villagers who had lined up along the road, greeted almost everyone in a familiar way. Being simple people, this pleased them immensely.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 11, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 750 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,025 25 171,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,425 0 547,000 Anwar Sierad 2,200 -50 416,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 4,075 50 59,500 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,475 0 11,500 Argo Pantes 1,600 0 0 Asahimas Flat 1,600 -50 3,397,000 Asiana IMI...
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Canadian students in N. Sulawesi
Canadian students in N. Sulawesi MANADO, North Sulawesi: Twenty five Canadian students on an exchange program have been posted in three impoverished villages to learn about local culture. The Canadians will stay in Beringin, Badaro and Tidi Aog, this year's recipients of presidential aid for poor villages in North Sulawesi, for three months. Arifin Wungguli, chief of the North Sulawesi office of education, said the students were expected to contribute their ideas on rural development.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Parahyangan train stoned
Parahyangan train stoned From Pikiran Rakyat On Dec. 2, 1996, I traveled on the Parahyangan train (no. KA 16F) to Bandung, which left Jatinegara station at 7:42 a.m.. The trip started pleasantly. However, the minute we left Padalarang station, the windowpane on my left shattered, producing a startling sound! I suspected that the window was hit by a stone, the size of a fist at least.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bangkok starts clean-up campaign
Bangkok starts clean-up campaign BANGKOK (DPA): More than 100 people were fined for littering during the first day of a campaign to clean up Bangkok's streets and canals, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) said yesterday. Police fined 114 people for littering on Tuesday, the campaign's first day, and issued 92 warnings as part of the BMA's drive to clean up the city. Some were fined 50 baht (US$2) for throwing cigarette butts on the ground.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Student brawls
Student brawls From Kompas We learned from a news report that a student lost his life in a recent clash. The victim was a student on a scholarship from an institute who was working part time selling papers to support himself. It was sad to hear that someone who harbored ideals of becoming self-sufficient and whose family, quite likely, held hopes for him to lead a better life, had his life snuffed out so suddenly by a fellow student.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Regent upset with office project
Regent upset with office project TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Tangerang Regent Saifullah AR threatened stern action against the contractor building the regency's and legislative council's offices Tuesday for being too slow. Saifullah said his office would terminate the contract and give it to another contractor. "The end of next January is the deadline," he said, adding that the relocation of the regency's capital might be delayed.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Suwito-Pena bout set for March 17
Suwito-Pena bout set for March 17 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's World Boxing Federation (WBF) welterweight champion Suwito Lagola will put his title on the line when he fights fifth-ranked challenger Frank Pena of the United States here on March 17. The scheduled 12-round bout, due to be staged at Hotel Indonesia, will be Suwito's first defense of the title he wrested from Jaime Lerma, also of the U.S, here on Sept. 30.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Destruction of trees
Destruction of trees Bogor -- which was once called Buitenzorg (place without care) in the very distant past because of its cool climate, beautiful surroundings, lush vegetation and quiet -- has now become a very noisy, hot, polluted concrete jungle in which numerous and almost continuous traffic jams contribute to making life even more miserable for its citizens.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Fight against AIDS epidemic requires combined approach
Fight against AIDS epidemic requires combined approach JAKARTA (JP): Anti-AIDS campaigns in predominately Moslem Indonesia should use an approach which combines religious and behavioral factors as well as a limited use of condoms in high- risk areas, an expert says.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
16 children die of dengue fever
16 children die of dengue fever REMBANG, Central Java: Sixteen children died of dengue fever and 787 others were hospitalized between January and November, an official said yesterday. Rembang regent Wachidi Riyono said the number of cases of dengue fever was higher than last year when eight people died and 675 were hospitalized. According to the regent, most children died because they were admitted too late to hospital.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt rapped over Busang gold mine
Govt rapped over Busang gold mine JAKARTA (JP): House members criticized yesterday the way the government handled the huge East Kalimantan Busang gold mine and urged the government to tackle the problem as soon as possible. "What's wrong in the government's move is that it applies a power approach rather than international business principles in its efforts to get a share in the gold mine," Iskandar Mandji, a member of Commission VI, said in a hearing with Minister of Mines and Energy I.B.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Korean businesspeople seeking RI partners
Korean businesspeople seeking RI partners JAKARTA (JP): Eight people representing small and medium businesses from Kumi city, South Korea, are seeking partners in Indonesia to set up electronics and clothing joint ventures. Kumi Mayor Kwan-Yong Kim, who headed the trade mission, said yesterday the delegation represented about 1,000 small and medium businesses in Kumi which were searching for similar partners in Indonesia.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Lampung drivers go on strike
Lampung drivers go on strike BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Thousands of minibus drivers went on strike for the second day running yesterday, crippling the city as countless people were unable to go to work. The strike was triggered by a local government decision to double the daily fee drivers have to pay for every bus station they call in at, from Rp 400 to Rp 800.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's Jeffer to challenge champ Hoyer-Larsen in W. Cup
Indonesia's Jeffer to challenge champ Hoyer-Larsen in W. Cup By Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's rookie Jeffer Rosobin surprisingly overcame Lee Kwan-jin, a member of the South Korea Thomas Cup team, in the Sanyo World Cup Badminton Championships at the Senayan Indoor Stadium here yesterday. The 20-year-old Jeffer won 15-6, 15-8 in a round-robin match of the US$190,000 tournament, which was dominated by rally from baseline playing. "I didn't expect to win that quick.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI drags feet on IT pact
RI drags feet on IT pact By Riyadi SINGAPORE (JP): Indonesia supports the U.S.-initiated Information Technology Agreement (ITA) but is not prepared to sign it this week, Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said here yesterday. Tunky said Indonesia also supported proposals that the World Trade Organization (WTO) or any other institution study new issues, particularly on an investment treaty, competition policy, government procurements and antidumping.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indomobil has not applied for 'Porche car permits'
Indomobil has not applied for 'Porche car permits' JAKARTA (JP): The government has not yet received an application from the Indomobil Group to assemble Porche sports cars, a senior official said yesterday. Effendi Sudarsono, the director general for metal-based, machinery and chemical industries, said yesterday his office had not received the group's application to assemble the luxury Porche cars.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt sells 4.15% of Telkom's shares to repay debt
Govt sells 4.15% of Telkom's shares to repay debt JAKARTA (JP): The government has sold another 388 million shares in state-owned PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) to repay its high-interest foreign debt faster, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad confirmed yesterday. Mar'ie, who made the announcement at a hearing with the House Budgetary Commission, said the shares were traded Tuesday night on the Jakarta and New York stock exchanges.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Garuda restricts smokers
Garuda restricts smokers JAKARTA (JP): The national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will extend its non-smoking flights to include services to and from Taiwan, Hong Kong and the United States from Jan. 26. The company announced yesterday that all domestic flights became non-smoking on Dec. 1. along with flights to other Southeast Asian countries, Australia and New Zealand. Garuda will also restrict smoking on long-haul services including those to Europe, Japan, China and Saudi Arabia.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Statue of Virgin Mary from Fatima
Statue of Virgin Mary from Fatima KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Over 10,000 Roman Catholic adherents from across the diocese flocked to El Tari Airport on Tuesday evening to welcome a statue of the Virgin Mary from Fatima, Portugal. The statue, which has been taken to over 20 countries, will be moved from church to church on Flores island for a week, starting from Labuanbajo in the west to Larantuka in the east. The statue was welcomed by Kupang Archbishop Mgr.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Logistics Agency to monitor prices of 10 staple foods
Logistics Agency to monitor prices of 10 staple foods JAKARTA (JP): The National Logistics Agency's (DOLOG) Jakarta office will inspect 20 markets to monitor the stocks of 10 staple foods to make sure prices do not increase too much in the lead up to Christmas, New Year and Idul Fitri. The office's head, Achmad Noer said Tuesday the inspection would serve as a "preventive measure" against traders increasing the price of staple foods unreasonably.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Merpati flies to more countries and promises better service
Merpati flies to more countries and promises better service By I. Christianto MELBOURNE, Australia (JP): Merpati Nusantara Airlines, a subsidiary of the national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, is flying to more overseas destinations and planning to be more punctual. "We are working hard to improve our service, particularly the punctuality of flights," Merpati president, Budiarto Subroto, told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday aboard a Merpati Airbus A-310- 300 on the Jakarta-Melbourne route.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Sempati Air shakes up management to go public
Sempati Air shakes up management to go public JAKARTA (JP): Sempati Air, the country's largest private airline, announced a major management reshuffle yesterday to mend its ailing financial performance. Sempati chief commissioner Hutomo Mandala Putra said the reshuffle, approved by shareholders early this week, would improve the company's performance. Hutomo, affectionately called Tommy, acknowledged the airline had financial problems, but he refused to explain them.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bike parking fee angers residents
Bike parking fee angers residents TANGERANG, West Java (JP): About 100 Tangerang residents protested a new Rp 200 (8.5 U.S. cents) parking fee for bicycles and carts yesterday. Carrying placards the protesters asked Mayor Djakaria Mahmud to revoke the parking fee regulation. Residents' spokesman Lahmudin said the fee was unfair because it affected poor people.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta wants legal decision on dispute
Jakarta wants legal decision on dispute JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia asked Malaysia yesterday to seek a legal resolution to the military conflict on the Kalimantan border that killed four Indonesians last September. Armed Forces Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung told the House Commission I on political and security affairs that the incident would not affect diplomatic ties between the two countries.