Archive: 2 December 1996
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Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
T. Pinang to have township
T. Pinang to have township JAKARTA (JP): Kemayan Bintan Sdn Bhd of Malaysia, PT Terira Pratiwi Development of Indonesia and Meridian Entity of Singapore have formed a joint venture to establish a self- contained township in Tanjung Pinang, Riau. Under the agreement signed in Johor Bahru, Thursday, the join venture, PT Kemayan Bintan, will invest about Rp 1.7 trillion (US$718 million) in the township project.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Thai golfer takes top honors
Thai golfer takes top honors JAKARTA (JP): Thailand's talented golfer Thammanoon Sriroj completed his winning run at the Tugu Pratama PGA championships with another top honor in yesterday's Pro-Am match. Sriroj fired a 65 to share the winner's US$1,600 prize money with American Greg Hanrahan. One stroke behind the joint victors was Paul Foley of Australia.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Scholarships for paper deliverers
Scholarships for paper deliverers BANDUNG: The Jakarta-based Kompas morning daily awarded scholarships to 1,437 of its newspaper carriers in the city. About 80 of the recipients attended the ceremony at Gramedia Bookstore. Sony Kasiran, the daily's Bandung circulation manager, said that most of the newspaper carriers are students in great need of financial assistance. This year, Kompas increased the number of scholarship recipients by 40 percent, up from the 1,000 recipients in 1995.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Police seeking new evidence in Ria case
Police seeking new evidence in Ria case JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata said Saturday his subordinates were seeking new evidence to reopen the starlet Ria Irawan case which has been closed for two years. He said if new evidence was found the case which had been closed by the Attorney General's office, could be reopened.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Sinar Mas Group plans major China investment
Sinar Mas Group plans major China investment SHANGHAI (AFP): Indonesia's Sinar Mas Group, one of the world's biggest Chinese-owned companies, said Saturday it plans to invest three to five billion dollars in China in the next three to five years. Sinar Mas director Frankle Widjaja told reporters that the bulk of the investment would be in pulp and paper projects though the group's New York-listed subsidiary Asia Pulp and Paper Company.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Super schools in villages
Super schools in villages JAKARTA: State Minister of Administrative Reforms T.B. Silalahi suggests that "super schools" be built in rural areas rather than in noisy urban centers. Speaking at a thanksgiving gathering for the various honors recently received by 29 South Sulawesi public figures on Friday, Silalahi said the super schools, which cater to gifted and talented students, should provide a safe, pleasant and peaceful environment.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Selling football tickets
Selling football tickets I read with disappointment the news on the mayor of Surabaya's "breakthrough" regarding ticket selling strategies (Kompas, Nov. 27, 1996). By virtue of his decree, he is requiring all his subordinates to buy football tickets each time Persebaya (the Surabaya Football Association) plays at their stadium. He has even gone further by making village chiefs act as ticket brokers.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Nine countries join UN poultry training
Nine countries join UN poultry training JAKARTA (JP): At least 14 officials from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Madagascar, Myanmar, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Vietnam and West Samoa are currently taking part in a UNDP-sponsored poultry husbandry training program in Ciawi, West Java.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Women still facing traditional problems
Women still facing traditional problems JAKARTA (JP): Women are still encountering traditional hurdles in their efforts to enter the workforce in the age of globalization, a psychologist here has said. Although there are more job opportunities for women today, they still face rivalry from men, Sartono Mukadis, a psychologist told a seminar on the impact of globalization, technology and information on family and women, over the weekend.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, Dec. 2, 1996
TV Program: Monday, Dec. 2, 1996 TVRI 2:30 p.m. My Country 2:35 TV Series: Buck Rogers 3:05 Children's 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 My Country 5:30 Science and Education: Rubrik Teknologi 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara My Beloved Country: Sumatera Utara 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings: Hinduism 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 News:...
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
More setbacks in Udin murder case
More setbacks in Udin murder case JAKARTA (JP): The decision of Yogyakarta authorities last weekend to cancel the long-awaited reconstruction of a journalist's murder has surprised National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo. When journalists asked him to comment on the cancellation, he replied that he had not received any reports and would ask Yogyakarta police the same question. "Was it because it was raining or what?
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Private banking grows in leaps and bounds
Private banking grows in leaps and bounds By Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): Private banking, offering convenience and secrecy to the elite, is becoming increasingly popular in Indonesia. But not everybody can access private banking services. American Express Bank here requires customer deposits of at least US$1 million. And Bank Niaga opens its private banking division to clients with minimum account balances of Rp 2 billion (US$846,000). There are similar services for smaller accounts.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Upscale private hospitals reminded of social obligation
Upscale private hospitals reminded of social obligation TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Minister of Health Sujudi called on upscale private hospitals Saturday to keep their social obligation to the poor. One way to do that, Sujudi said, is to set aside up to 25 percent of their income to assist clinics and rural community health centers, which represent the backbone of health service for low-income families.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bogor botanical Gardens under threat from business
Bogor botanical Gardens under threat from business BOGOR, West Java (JP): The potential economic value of the Botanical Gardens in Bogor is a major threat to the gardens, an environmentalist has said. Otto Soemarwoto of Bandung's Padjadjaran University said Saturday those who love the gardens must immediately join hands to save it in case of narrow-minded business interests.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Police chief insistts Soerjadi innocent
Police chief insistts Soerjadi innocent JAKARTA (JP): Amid unabated accusations of favoritism, the police insisted Saturday that chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Soerjadi was not involved in the July 27 riots. Jakarta city police chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata said Saturday said that Soerjadi, elected in a government-sanctioned congress in June, would not be prosecuted without new evidence.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Irian to have more phones
Irian to have more phones JAKARTA (JP): State-owned domestic telecommunication company PT Telkom plans to install transmission control stations in 29 locations in Irian Jaya to support telecommunications facilities in the province's villages. Company manager in Irian Jaya, Syahrial, said in Nabire over the weekend that the stations will be located in the regents of Mimika, Yapen Waropen, Nabire, Jayawijaya and Manokwari.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Cellular phones hit Bengkulu
Cellular phones hit Bengkulu JAKARTA (JP): Global system of mobile telecommunications (GSM) operator PT Telkomsel launched its service in Bengkulu, southern Sumatra, on Saturday. Telkomsel president Koesmarihati Sugondo said in Bengkulu that her company had installed three base-transceiver stations (BTS) in Bengkulu, Pagar Dewa and Curup to cover the province's 1.4 million people. She said about 300 people in Bengkulu were waiting to subscribe to Telkomsel's GSM.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia needs global managers for free trade
Indonesia needs global managers for free trade JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs more global managers to face international free trade, says the rector of IBII School of Economy. Johannes Prajitno said Saturday that without the help of these competent managers no company could compete amid the free trade. "A global manager is not only an expert of communication but also a highly skilled negotiator and good motivator," he said in a speech at the school's graduation ceremony.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Respected ulema dies at 116
Respected ulema dies at 116 UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: K.H. Abdul Rahman Ambo Dalle, a respected ulema and founder of Darul Dakwah Wal-Irsyad, an Islamic propagation council, died here Friday. He was 116. Dalle, better known as "Gurutta" (Teacher), was a legendary religious scholar. For the last three weeks of his life, he was treated at the Akademis Hospital for old age ailments. He was buried Saturday in Mangkoso, Barru regency, where he built the council.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
A street named ASEAN
A street named ASEAN The informal summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Jakarta this weekend marked another phase in the region's evolution into a community. In the world community, Southeast Asia is a neighborhood. It is a street on which there are 10 houses, where 10 families live, some large and some small, some wealthy and some less so.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie also required to export its cars
Bakrie also required to export its cars JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned PT Bali Tourist Development Corporation (BTDC) agreed over the weekend to provide Rp 4.5 billion (US$1.9 million) in equity to PT Garuda Adhimatra. BTDC's president Gde Rai said with the Rp 4.5 billion equity injection, BTDC would own 18 percent in Garuda Adhimatra, which will develop a massive tourist project in Bali.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta, for Dec. 2, 1996
Where to go in Jakarta, for Dec. 2, 1996 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.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Co-premiers return from Jakarta
Co-premiers return from Jakarta PHNOM PENH (AFP): Cambodia's bickering co-premiers returned home from a summit of leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday to reports of factional violence in the country's northwest. Prince Norodom Ranariddh and Hun Sen smiled as they alighted from a government jet from Jakarta but stepped into their waiting cars with only cursory comments to reporters. The prince said the ASEAN meeting was "very successful".
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Ramayana store in Bekasi
Ramayana store in Bekasi JAKARTA (JP): The publicly listed Ramayana retail chain has opened a new 4,000-square-meter department store in Pasar Baru shopping center in Bekasi, West Java. The new outlet will help revive shoppers' interest in the Pasar Baru traditional marketplace which has of late been facing fierce competition from modern retailers, Ramayana's Public Relations Director Setyadi Surya said over the weekend.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Summit strengthens ASEAN
Summit strengthens ASEAN JAKARTA (JP): The weekend summit that brought together leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has strengthened the organization's stance on various issues, political observers say. Dewi F. Anwar of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences singled out ASEAN's refusal to include extraneous issues, such as East Timor, in its cooperation framework with other countries. The reluctance, she said, will help boost the group's leverage.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Consumers report development scam
Consumers report development scam TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Dozens of consumers reported to the police on Saturday that a private developer had swindled them. They said the developer, PT Helindo Cipta, had broken its promise to build houses by the end of this month. The management also failed to return their down payments as promised, the consumers said.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
More temporary kiosks needed for fire victims
More temporary kiosks needed for fire victims JAKARTA (JP): Many traders whose kiosks at the Senen shopping center in Central Jakarta were destroyed by fire on Nov. 23 are demanding that they get more than one temporary kiosk, saying they rented more than one kiosk before the disaster. The fire destroyed 1,389 kiosks, located in block IV and V, which had been rented by 786 traders, while PT Jaya Real Property which manages the blocks plans to provide only 786 temporary kiosks for the traders.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN to map out 2020 economic vision
ASEAN to map out 2020 economic vision JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have agreed to map out an "ASEAN vision for the year 2020", a guideline for direction beyond the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) in 2003. Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas announced Saturday that during the one-day informal summit, the ASEAN leaders agreed to assign their ministers to the task of developing an ASEAN vision for 2020.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Philippine GNP grows
Philippine GNP grows MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' gross national product (GNP) grew by 7.06 percent in the first nine months of 1996, Economic Planning Secretary Cielito Habito said here Saturday. Habito also said that gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.44 percent in the same period. He did not give comparative figures. Habito said that, based on these figures, they were projecting overall GNP growth for the whole of 1996 to hit 7.2 percent.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Asia's growing defense clout questioned
Asia's growing defense clout questioned SINGAPORE (AFP): Growing military influence in non-security matters and spiralling weapons spending in a period of peace pose serious political and economic problems for Asian countries, according to a regional think-tank. The Political and Economic Risk Consultancy Ltd. (PERC) said the dangers of a major military conflict in the foreseeable future were low in the region despite "hot spots" in the Korean peninsula and the Taiwan Strait.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Complaints about factory
Complaints about factory From Pelita The noise from a concrete producing factory in South Kedoya, West Jakarta is disturbing the peace of the residents in that area. The noise is especially disturbing in the evening, since it keeps residents awake. Aside from the noise, the factory is polluting the area with cement dust and powder, which freely contaminate the air, especially in the surroundings of Puri Kembangan.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
World AIDS Day observed in Asia despite taboos
World AIDS Day observed in Asia despite taboos HONG KONG (Reuter): Asians marked World AIDS Day yesterday with calls to halt the spread of the epidemic, but experts warned that a lack of education and sexual taboos ensure the killer disease will continue to run rampant in the region.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Kondomisasi' needed to fight AIDS
'Kondomisasi' needed to fight AIDS By Robby Susatyo JAKARTA (JP): You will not find the word Kondomisasi in your dictionary, not even in your latest, state-of-the-art edition. The word only exists in Indonesian jargon. It is a distorted use of the English suffix-ization to form a noun from a verb, like nasionalisasi from 'nationalization', or rasionalisasi from 'rationalization'.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Luxury cars
Luxury cars On page one of The Jakarta Post on Nov. 27, 1996 there are two photos on what was happening in Jakarta. I felt impelled to give some comment because the two photos are so extraordinary and also somewhat embarrassing. The first picture shows a row of luxury cars for the ASEAN informal summit. The caption says the cars were imported from Britain, and among the limousines is a Rolls Royce Bentley.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Political engagement or new containment policy
Political engagement or new containment policy By Ikrar Nusa Bhakti JAKARTA (JP): When President Bill Clinton was visiting Australia last week, his Secretary of State, Warren Christopher, was in China. Clinton extended his trip to Manila to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum meeting before visiting Bangkok. Clinton and Christopher's trips are, of course, interrelated. Clinton's visit to the region constitutes his efforts to strengthen U.S.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
High hopes for new members of human rights body
High hopes for new members of human rights body JAKARTA (JP): Political observers Arbi Sanit and Ramlan Surbakti are optimistic about the four new members of the National Commission on Human Rights. Interviewed separately yesterday, they said the new members have the kind of personality that the commission needs to maintain its independence. Arbi, a lecturer at the University of Indonesia, said that the biggest challenge facing the commission is holding on to its independence and objectivity.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur and Amien Rais discuss Islamic politics
Gus Dur and Amien Rais discuss Islamic politics JAKARTA (JP): The leaders of Indonesia's two largest Moslem organizations, long thought to be on less than friendly terms, yesterday sat together for what some people have dubbed a "reconciliation" meeting.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Dozens graduate with flying colors
Dozens graduate with flying colors BANDUNG, West Java: A total of 1,299 students from Padjadjaran University graduated on Saturday, 33 with honors. Two of the top students were Raihani Mahdani, who graduated with a 4.0 grade point average and a doctorate degree in agriculture, and M. Taufiq Siddiq Boesoirie, who received a doctorate in medical science and had a 3.96 grade point average. Rector Maman P.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie also required to export its cars
Bakrie also required to export its cars JAKARTA (JP): The Investment Coordinating Board has licensed PT Bakrie Motor, a subsidiary of the Bakrie Group, to produce both passenger and commercial vehicles domestically. In a letter dated Nov. 15, the board's chairman Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo, who is also state minister of investment, required Bakrie Motor to export 20 percent of its planned output of 25,000 vehicles per annum. The value of its exports is projected to reach $65 million per annum.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
New product highlights from Comdex Fall '96
New product highlights from Comdex Fall '96 By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): As far as I can remember, June was the month that Corel Corp. of Ontario, Canada, launched its yearly upgrade to its venerable graphics software suite, CorelDRAW!. Corel seemed to need more time this year to prepare its Version 7.0. It was finally announced Oct. 8 and was showcased during the recent COMDEX Fall '96.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
World Press Photo contest
World Press Photo contest JAKARTA (JP): Professional photographers are urged to send in entries to the World Press Photo contest by Jan. 31, 1997, organizers of the 40th annual contest said. Entries of pictures taken during 1996 are to be sent to the World Press Photo Foundation, Jacob Obrechstraat 26, 1071 KM Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Actress accused of swindling
Actress accused of swindling JAKARTA (JP): A company commissioner has reported a former film actress to police for allegedly embezzling Rp 2 billion (US$858,369). The money was gained from receipts of September's National Games, a detective said. City Detectives Chief Col. Paimin Abuamr said Rubby Caturina reported Debbie Cynthia Dewi for the alleged crime. Debbie is also the company's director, PT Debbytama Promindo.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI completes losing streak
RI completes losing streak JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, preparing for the Asia Nations Cup, managed to end its three-match streak with no goals, but it was not enough to prevent a 4-1 defeat by Saudi Arabia in Riyadh on Friday night. Ronny Wabia scored a consolation goal nine minutes before time, but only after the home team rifled four goals into Indonesia's net. The defeat brings Indonesia's losing streak to five in as many international friendly matches.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Fewer deregulatory measures expected ahead of elections
Fewer deregulatory measures expected ahead of elections JAKARTA (JP): The government is unlikely to go on a deregulation spree in the next two years because it will be preoccupied with the May 1997 general election and its political agenda, economist Mari Pangestu predicts. "I do not expect many deregulation packages with significant impacts on the business sector within the next two years," said Mari from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on Friday.