Archive: 13 December 1996
58 articles found
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Rumania aids silkworm farm
Rumania aids silkworm farm JAKARTA (JP): Rumanian state forestry company Sericarom S.A. agreed here yesterday to assist a silkworm breeding project of Perum Perhutani, an Indonesian state plantation company. The Rumanian embassy said Sericarom would help Perum Perhutani's sericulture development project and train local staff on sericulture technology and management. This is the second contract between the parties on silkworm breeding. The first contract was signed in February.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt to submit bill on futures bourse
Govt to submit bill on futures bourse JAKARTA (JP): The government will submit a bill on futures commodity trading later this month to the House of Representatives, Commodity Exchange Board chairman Arifin Lumban Gaol said yesterday. "We expect the bill will be approved by the House after four months of debate," Gaol said at a futures-trading workshop.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
16 Indonesian skaters competing in Singapore
16 Indonesian skaters competing in Singapore JAKARTA (JP): Sixteen local ice skaters are taking part in the Skate Singapore '96 tournament today and tomorrow, an organizer said. Mrs. Dolly Haryanto said yesterday 150 skaters from Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Philippines will participate in the championships. "We have not set a target for our skaters as the tournament is only meant as training for them. They are still amateurs and we hope they will perform well.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 12, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 725 -25 8,000 Andayani Megah 1,025 0 61,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,400 -25 223,000 Anwar Sierad 2,250 50 48,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 4,075 0 20,000 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,450 -25 5,000 Argo Pantes 1,625 25 37,500 Asahimas Flat 1,600 0 1,815,500...
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pamulang housing complex
Pamulang housing complex From Kompas During the past two years, the traffic to the Pamulang housing complex has become increasingly congested and chaotic. The situation is getting worse because new houses are mushrooming in that area. Unfortunately, in the meantime, no attention has been given to this traffic problem because the authorities are still focusing on the traffic chaos that has been plaguing Ciputat for a long time.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Seminar on multimedia
Seminar on multimedia JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Indosat will host a seminar, Multimedia Technology in Internet Services in the Coming Second Millennium, next Tuesday. Indosat said yesterday the seminar to discuss the development, technology and regulation of multimedia, would feature domestic television executive Peter Gontha and Secretary-General of the Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Jonathan L. Parapak Indonesian Capital Market Association executive director Joseph F.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Deluwang': An ancient form of Javanese paper
'Deluwang': An ancient form of Javanese paper By Rosa Widyawan JAKARTA (JP): Paper has long been the most important medium for writing. But before the introduction of paper, people wrote or engraved their messages on cave walls, stones, wood or leaves. The need for a writing medium dramatically increased when foreign traders introduced Islam through pesantren (Islamic boarding schools), where students, traditionally called santri, learned to read and write.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pedicab driver gets death for massacre
Pedicab driver gets death for massacre SURABAYA (JP): A 19-year-old pedicab driver was sentenced to death yesterday for massacring a family of four in February. A panel of three judges found Sugianto, alias Sugik, guilty of murdering Soekardjo, his wife Hariningsih and their children Eko Hari Sucahyo and Danang Priyo Utomo. Presiding judge Soebijakto said in his verdict that the defendant massacred the family because he wanted their motorbike.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Boeing wins $486m contract
Boeing wins $486m contract SEATTLE, Washington (AFP): U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. on Wednesday said it had won a contract worth US$486 million to supply 10 of its 737 aircraft to Jet Airways of India. "This is strategically an important sale in India because of the significant growth we forecast for the domestic Indian market," said Seddik Belyamani, a vice president at Boeing Commercial Airplane Group.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Mapping tomorrow's political horizon
Mapping tomorrow's political horizon Stability has always been the catchword in the development process, especially now, with the general election around the corner. But Cornelis Lay says the bureaucratic elite is playing with fire in their attempt to preserve power. YOGYAKARTA (JP): Estimations on Indonesia's economic profile in the next century have been much talked about. A market economy and globalization are clear indicators, as the country sails toward tomorrow's waters.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
EU-ASEAN ties above bilateral disputes: Soeharto
EU-ASEAN ties above bilateral disputes: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Differences between two countries should not disrupt the good relationship already established between ASEAN and the European Union (EU), President Soeharto said yesterday.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Hendropriyono urged to stay as KTI chief
Hendropriyono urged to stay as KTI chief JAKARTA (JP): A leading national fight promoter has asked Indonesian Pro-boxing Commission (KTI) chairman A.M Hendropriyono to reconsider his intention to step down from the top post of the organization. "We still badly need such a figure with strong leadership great integrity and wide vision as Pak Hendro at the helm of KTI," promoter Anthon Sihombing said yesterday.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Army to hold 'marathon' operation
Army to hold 'marathon' operation JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Municipal Agency for the Coordination of Support for National Stability is ready for a marathon operation to secure this year's Christmas, New Year's Eve and Idul Fitri festivities plus the May general election, the agency chairman said. Chief of the Jakarta Military Command Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso said yesterday people needed proper security during the festivities.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
12 killed in bus crash
12 killed in bus crash MEDAN, North Sumatra: A bus plunged into a deep ravine in Labuhanbatu regency, some 360 kilometer southeast of here, killing at least 12 people and injuring 14 others, Kompas reported yesterday. The accident took place early Wednesday when a passenger bus speeding through the rain plunged into the eight-meter-deep ravine. Two of those who survived the accident were seriously injured. Police officer S.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Demolition plan upsets residents
Demolition plan upsets residents JAKARTA (JP): Ten people representing 120 Gunung Sahari Utara families in Central Jakarta went to the City Council yesterday to complain about the local mayoralty's plan to demolish their homes for a river and road project. The residents' shanties are along the Kali Mati canal. Deputy chairperson of council's Commission A Erna Soeparman received the complainants. They said a written demolition order was issued on Tuesday.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
'PDI, PPP should be in 1998 cabinet line-up'
'PDI, PPP should be in 1998 cabinet line-up' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) chief Soerjadi proposed yesterday that minority parties be represented in the 1998 new cabinet line-up. Under president Soekarno, between 1945 and 1966, cabinet ministers were chosen from different political organizations.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Police to take stern action on student brawls
Police to take stern action on student brawls JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata ordered his subordinates yesterday to take stern action against student brawls which were becoming more violent. "I have not yet received the latest reports on the brawls, but I have asked all officers at the police precincts to give extra attention to the brawls," Hamami said.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
New tax bill expected to slash business cost
New tax bill expected to slash business cost JAKARTA (JP): Legislators started their first round of debates yesterday on a government-sponsored bill on local taxes, user levies and service fees which they expect will slash high business costs. Simon Patrice Morin of the House of Representative's Golkar faction said yesterday the bill should clearly define the responsibility of the central government and provincial, city and regency administrations.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Feisal downplays border conflict with Malaysia
Feisal downplays border conflict with Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Malaysia agreed yesterday not to let the armed border conflict in September sour the good relationship between the two countries. Indonesian Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung said the clash, which left four Indonesians dead, took place because of a misunderstanding. He placed the greater part of the blame for the incident on bad weather. "It (the clash) happened on a foggy dawn.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Study reveals middle class wants change, but not risk
Study reveals middle class wants change, but not risk JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's middle class wants political and social change but does not want to take any risks, a study has found. They care more about economic growth than political freedom, researchers from the Kompas daily concluded. They want a stable, harmonious family and overseas travel. Most have more than one income source and bank savings. Few participate in the stock market.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
New bus route
New bus route From Pos Kota I am writing on behalf of the residents on Jl. Daan Mogot, who are suggesting to transportation companies (such as PPD, Mayasari Bakti, Bianglala, Steady Safe, and others) to open a new bus route from Kalideres to Ciputat. The first route would purportedly run from Kalideres-Green Garden (turning to the right) to Jl. Panjang Artery Road-Kebon Jeruk, continuing on to Permata Hijau-Pondok Indah and ending in Ciputat.
Fri, 13 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.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pedophile case lacks evidence: Lawyer
Pedophile case lacks evidence: Lawyer JAKARTA (JP): A 25-year-old street sweeper charged with pedophilia must be exonerated because no medical reports supporting the charges have been available so far, his lawyer said yesterday. Lawyer Felix Lumban Gaol told the East Jakarta District Court this made the indictment inaccurate. He said there was no evidence supporting the accusation the defendant had raped children.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Reflections on 1945
Reflections on 1945 A troop of soldiers enacting a scene in which members of the Indonesian Navy in 1945 were marching with their rifles on their left shoulders was recently shown on TV. The actors-soldiers were training for Armada Day on Dec. 5. In 1945, soldiers did not shoulder their rifles on the left, but on the right, as instructed by the Japanese armed forces, who occupied this country from 1942 to 1945.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Textile-exporting nations lose at WTO conference
Textile-exporting nations lose at WTO conference By Riyadi SINGAPORE (JP): Textile-exporting countries failed to secure their interests yesterday at the end of the fourth day of the inaugural World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial conference because developed countries opposed speedy liberalization of trade in textiles. All delegation heads from textile-exporting countries urged the developed countries to open their markets wider for textiles and clothing imports.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Lawyers protest Dibyo
Lawyers protest Dibyo YOGYAKARTA (JP): The legal teams representing relatives of slain journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin and his suspected killer sent letters of protest yesterday to National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo. The lawyers said they took offense at Dibyo's saying Wednesday that the lawyers were hampering the investigation into the case. His remark was made during a hearing with the House of Representatives, and was aired on television.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Oki denies press consul's testimony
Oki denies press consul's testimony JAKARTA (JP): The defendant in the trial of an Indonesian charged with a Los Angeles triple murder denied yesterday an Indonesian embassy official's testimony about on one of their meetings. H.A. Caliandra Sujana, protocol and press consul of Indonesia's Consulate General in Los Angeles, U.S., said the defendant, Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, went to the embassy three times after being charged with murder.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Five missing in East Timor floods
Five missing in East Timor floods DILI, East Timor (JP): Five people are missing, presumed dead, and almost 160 houses have been destroyed by floods which swept through Covalima, about 200 kilometers south of here yesterday. The Bariki, Maudemo and Salele villages were the worst hit by the floods, triggered by two days of incessant rains, chief of the local Indonesian Red Cross M. Jupri Made said. Jupri said 47 families in Bakiki were evacuated to safer ground and 30 houses were washed away.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI meets nations on national car
RI meets nations on national car SINGAPORE (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo took time out from the World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial conference yesterday to meet U.S., Japanese and European Union officials about their complaints over Indonesia's national car policy. Tunky met European Commission vice president Leon Brittan for 10 minutes yesterday morning.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Austrian businessmen asked to invest more in Indonesia
Austrian businessmen asked to invest more in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has asked Austrian businesspeople to invest more in Indonesia, chairman Aburizal (Ical) Bakrie said yesterday. He said the chamber also wanted Austrian businesspeople to help locals export to Central and Eastern Europe.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Few Balinese want to resettle
Few Balinese want to resettle DENPASAR, Bali: The densely-populated tourist island of Bali is finding it difficult to resettle its people to the less-dense provinces of East Timor and Irian Jaya, Antara reported yesterday. The news agency quoted I Gde Suratmadja, head of the provincial resettlement office, saying this year's target of sending 87 families to the two eastern provinces has yet to be met.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bekasi launches electricity raid
Bekasi launches electricity raid BEKASI, West Java (JP): The state electricity company's (PT PLN) Bekasi office has launched a crackdown on electricity current theft. Rusdi Lubis, a member of the crackdown team, said raids had found many cases of electricity theft. "The thefts have inflicted a huge financial loss on the state". He said at least 60 percent of the 3,000 consumers checked were found to be stealing electricity. He cited the Jaka Setia subdistrict housing complex.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
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.; Abouwhim Band, Thursday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Hazztoria Band, Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. * Majapahit Hotel: Jl. Tunjungan 65: - Palm Bar: La Costa Band, daily, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Toll road queues
Toll road queues From Media Indonesia Although I am not a frequent commuter from Bekasi, I have had several unpleasant experiences on the Cawang-Cikampek toll road. They usually happens at the Bekasi Barat exit, or, on the Cawang toll road when it is very busy and additional services would be welcome. We automatically join the endless line before us on approaching the toll exit.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Jeffer surprises under-the-weather Hoyer-Larsen
Jeffer surprises under-the-weather Hoyer-Larsen By Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Jeffer Rosobin, with the help of a dodgy burger, caused another upset yesterday by eliminating Olympic gold medalist Poul-Erik Hoyer-Larsen on the second day of the round-robin matches in the Sanyo World Cup Badminton Championship. Fung Permadi, an Indonesian shuttler who plays for China Taipei, lost to old hand Darren Hall of Great Britain 15-12, 4- 15, 10-15.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI, Guinea-Bissau open diplomatic ties
RI, Guinea-Bissau open diplomatic ties JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian foreign minister Ali Alatas and his counterpart from Guinea-Bissau, Fernando Delfin da Silva, signed a joint communique yesterday establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries. The ceremony was held on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the Organization of Islamic Conferences (OIC) of which both countries are members.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Utut and Polgar draw in 1st match of rapid chess duel
Utut and Polgar draw in 1st match of rapid chess duel JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Grandmaster Utut Adianto shocked Hungarian Grandmaster Judith Polgar by obtaining a draw after 44 moves in the first match of their duel yesterday. The draw was made in 22 minutes of the 25-minute rapid game and was considered by chess experts as probably the best play ever by both players. Utut played with the black pieces and used the Karokkan opening, his favorite approach.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Levi's seeking bigger share in Indonesian market
Levi's seeking bigger share in Indonesian market By Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): The young models were dressed as gold-rush cowboys, rebel-without-a-cause look-a-likes, flower generation kids, rappers and punks. They represented different styles from different generations, and all shared a common thread: Levi's jeans. The models paraded the legendary brand's products during the launching of the Indonesian subsidiary of Levi Strauss & Co., PT Levi Strauss Indonesia.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
High telephone rates
High telephone rates From Neraca When I was in the U.S. a few months ago, I made several telephone calls to Indonesia by dialing direct at peak time. The rate was only US$ 0.47 (Rp 1,120) per minute. The tariff set by Indosat/Satelindo for the same distance in the opposite direction is Rp.4,550 a minute. Within the U.S. long distance calls covering half the country during peak time are charged at $0.15 (Rp 350) a minute. Telkom charges Rp.1,650 per minute for a Jakarta-Surabaya call.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Belo's burden
Belo's burden Dili's Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo formally received the 1996 Nobel Peace Prize Tuesday. Together with him, number-one East Timorese separatist Jose Ramos Horta also received the thus- far highly respected award. Worthy of discussion is Bishop Belo's position. As a religious leader who is highly respected by the people of East Timor, Belo had displayed a most laudable stance.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pakpahan, Budiman trials starts
Pakpahan, Budiman trials starts JAKARTA (JP): The first sessions of trials charging 10 activists with subversion against the state went smoothly yesterday, but raised eyebrows for failing to refer to previous allegations that the activists had masterminded the July 27 riots.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Belo thanks Soeharto for his understanding
Belo thanks Soeharto for his understanding By Lela E. Madjiah OSLO (JP): Dili Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo thanked President Soeharto yesterday for showing understanding toward his difficult position in receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. "I am aware that I have been focusing on my role as Dili bishop, as the religious leader of the people of East Timor," the head of the East Timor Roman Catholic Church said. He admitted he had not paid enough attention to his status as an Indonesian citizen.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Economist warns of growing deficit in service sector
Economist warns of growing deficit in service sector JAKARTA (JP): Continued growth of the service sector deficit will kill the national economy if no immediate action is taken to curb it, senior economist Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti warned yesterday. At IPMI management institute's graduation ceremony, Dorodjatun said the service sector deficit was almost alarming.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Mayor denies compensation irregularities
Mayor denies compensation irregularities JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta Mayor Suprawito denied yesterday mayoralty officials had committed irregularities when distributing land compensation to Ancol residents. Suprawito denied officials got residents to sign blank receipts when evacuating the 4.5-hectare plot owned by the state Railway Company Perumka. Vice Governor Idroes said he would order the mayor to investigate the case.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Three die in floods
Three die in floods SEMARANG, Central Java: Heavy rains over the past two days have caused floods in several parts of the province, killing three people, injuring two others and damaging dozens of houses, Antara reported yesterday. The three who died were all women who had slipped and fallen into the raging Wuluh River in Blora regency.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt promises open tenders for electricity
Govt promises open tenders for electricity JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to make the electricity business more competitive by holding open tenders for private power generators. The Ministry of Mines and Energy's director general of electricity and new energy development, Zuhal, said Wednesday: "We still need private investors to generate power because the state electricity firm PLN has not enough funds to meet demand.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Mass prayer arranged
Mass prayer arranged SURABAYA: A number of consuls of foreign missions here will attend a mass prayer organized by the provincial branch of Indonesia's largest Moslem organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Antara reported yesterday. Organizer Hasyim Muzadi said the thousands of people to gather at the local sports stadium on Sunday would pray for the safety of the nation and the ummah(Moslem community), and that no political reference would be made.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
New OIC secretary-general elected
New OIC secretary-general elected JAKARTA (JP): The Organization of Islamic Conferences (OIC) yesterday elected Moroccan Azeddine Laraki as the new secretary- general of the 54-member grouping. Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas as chair of the OIC ministerial meeting said yesterday Laraki was unanimously elected and would begin his assignment on Jan. 1, 1997. "We are all happy the election went well.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
OIC agrees to help solve refugee problems
OIC agrees to help solve refugee problems JAKARTA (JP): The Organization of Islamic Conferences (OIC) in their joint communique today are expected to affirm their commitment to tackle the growing problem of refugees in member countries and forge a new cooperation with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR).
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Challenges for the OIC
Challenges for the OIC Indonesia assumed the chairmanship of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) this week by calling on its 54 members to tackle two major challenges facing the Islamic world: raising the standard of living of Moslems, who make up quite a sizable portion of the world's poor, and changing the perceptions in the West that tend to equate Islam with terrorism and violence.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
BP-7 told to mend course methods
BP-7 told to mend course methods JAKARTA (JP): The Agency for Pancasila Propagation was advised yesterday to invigorate its course methodology or keep on boring people with its dry lectures on the state ideology. Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono suggested the agency scrap its conventional teaching techniques which critics say are no longer appropriate.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
OIC members urged to protect workers
OIC members urged to protect workers JAKARTA (JP): Women activists are calling on Azzedine Laraki, the newly elected secretary-general of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), to insert into the agenda of member countries the protection of migrant workers. A peaceful demonstration was being organized to draw the attention of the OIC meeting, which concludes here today, toward the plight of migrant workers in many of the organization's 53 member states.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Broadcasting law lacking in clarity
Broadcasting law lacking in clarity By Buni Yani JAKARTA (JP): Commercial television stations welcomed the passing of the broadcasting bill into law by the House of Representatives this week, but said they were still uncertain about some aspects of the new legislation. The final version of the government-sponsored bill, the first of its kind in Indonesian history, which will become law as soon as President Soeharto signs it, gives a short list of `don'ts' for TV stations to observe.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Garuda plans alliance with foreign airlines
Garuda plans alliance with foreign airlines JAKARTA (JP): National airline Garuda Indonesia plans to set up operations with several Asian and European airlines, Garuda president Soepandi said yesterday. "We have received a direction from the Ministry of Finance that we may ally airlines from Europe or Asia," he said after launching a social mission run by Garuda pilots. He said Garuda might initially set up an alliance with a foreign carrier for marketing or aircraft maintenance.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
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, Jegog performance, Wednesday, Ramayana dance, Thursday; Pesona Lounge - Live music by Philipino guitar duo, Medi & Boy, daily; Lila Cita Fun Pub - Rakata Disc Band, Friday and Monday, Spectrum...
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Demolition of houses
Demolition of houses From Pelita The lack of openness in South Jakarta's P2K agency (the agency that supervises and controls buildings), has resulted in the forceful demolition of many houses in the Jagakarsa subdistrict. If the agency had been transparent with regard to its general and city planning regulations, the tearing down of the houses would probably not have taken place.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
The Listening Post
The Listening Post * Indonesians study English for a number of reasons, and foremost among them is to become qualified for study abroad. As Indonesia's development has forged ahead, many families have realized that their children deserve the advantages of a higher education in an international setting -- and the United States, for all its well-publicized difficulties and dangers, remains the most popular destination for university study.
Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Magic' to come next year
'Magic' to come next year JAKARTA (JP): Former NBA legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson is expected to visit Indonesia early next year for a friendly match, a source said yesterday. Johnson, who was banned from entering Indonesia in January 1994 because he suffered from HIV, and his team - the Magic Johnson All Stars - are to challenge Indonesia's national team and Aspac, the winner of the NBA-like Kobatama league, at the Senayan Indoor Stadium on Jan. 8 and Jan. 9.