Archive: 5 December 1996
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Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Court authorizes Mandela to sign new constitution
Court authorizes Mandela to sign new constitution JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (Reuter): South Africa's highest court yesterday authorized President Nelson Mandela to sign into law a post-apartheid constitution that enforces racial and social equality.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Importers prefer pre-shipment inspection system'
'Importers prefer pre-shipment inspection system' JAKARTA (JP): Most importers prefer pre-shipment to post- shipment import inspections, according to a survey by the Indonesian Importers Association. The survey, conducted from Oct. 1 to Nov. 11, also found that those preferring pre-shipment inspections were prepared to pay inspection fees, currently borne by the government, to a designated surveyor if the government maintained the current system.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt can control conglomerates, Soeharto says
Govt can control conglomerates, Soeharto says JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto denied yesterday the Indonesian economy was being run by powerful big businesses. The President defended the presence of conglomerates, which he said were a consequence of national development, Antara reported. "We can control them through legislation.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Islamic housing estate
Islamic housing estate From Media Indonesia We were overwhelmed with pride when we read in a major afternoon daily that a developer was going to construct a housing estate with strong Islamic overtones, including the enforcement of Islamic rules. The more so, since the estate in question is wedged between two giant estates, Lippo Karawaci and Gading Serpong.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Wild animals
Wild animals I am here on vacation to visit my sister, who lives in Jakarta. During my visit, we've had the opportunity to experience some of Indonesia's natural splendor. I have always had a love for wild animals, so I was very excited to learn of Taman Safari in Bogor, West Java. The drive through Taman Safari lived up to all my expectations. You could imagine my excitement when I was told I could have my picture taken with a tiger.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Journalists association supports press licensing
Journalists association supports press licensing JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) said yesterday it fully supports the present licensing system as a way of regulating the press industry. The House Commission I in a hearing with PWI executives said the press licensing system has virtually taken the sting out of the country's newspapers and magazines.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
SIA confirms talks with Sempati Air
SIA confirms talks with Sempati Air SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore Airlines Ltd. (SIA) confirmed yesterday that it was engaged in talks to acquire a stake in Indonesia's private carrier Sempati Air, but said a deal had not yet been finalized.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Volunteers find intangible rewards
Volunteers find intangible rewards JAKARTA (JP): Very few people in Indonesia feel the urge to take up the strenuous challenge of volunteer work. Many here regard volunteer work as something for those who are extremely generous or unable to find other professional careers. Many in the profession, however, see volunteer work as a chance in a lifetime to gain precious experience. Along the way, some have discovered that the experience has led them down a road never imagined.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Polgar-Utut chess duel beckons
Polgar-Utut chess duel beckons JAKARTA (JP): Hungarian Grandmaster Judit Polgar is expected to arrive in the capital Sunday for a chess duel with Indonesian GM Utut Adianto. Polgar's entourage includes her sister Sofia and two other people. The players will vie for US$10,000 (Rp 23.5 million) in prize money. The contest will run for seven days from Dec. 12 to Dec. 18 at Wisma Tugu. The state-run Indonesian radio station RRI will broadcast the entire tournament.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bali to get pilot drug prevention program
Bali to get pilot drug prevention program JAKARTA (JP): Bali has been chosen as the province for a pilot drug addiction prevention project in Indonesia, a medical expert said yesterday. Tony Setiabudhi, a lecturer from Trisakti university and involved in the project, said at a workshop that because Bali was a transit area and market base for international illegal drug trafficking it was considered the appropriate place for the project.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Japanese rhythmic gymnasts to hold exhibition here
Japanese rhythmic gymnasts to hold exhibition here JAKARTA (JP): Japan is sending a team of rhythmic gymnasts to Indonesia for a two-day exhibition beginning Dec. 6, it was announced yesterday. Kazumi Inami, assistant director of the Japan Foundation, said the gymnasts would include 14 men and women, all seniors, and nine coaches. "Apart from the exhibition, there will also be a clinic for Indonesian coaches and gymnasts," Inami said.
Thu, 05 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, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Attorney General to summon 'problematic' NGO activists
Attorney General to summon 'problematic' NGO activists JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office will begin summoning 32 "problematic" non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for questioning next week. Chief of the Attorney General's Intelligence Department Gatot Hendrasto announced yesterday that each of the NGOs must be represented by its three top brass: director, deputy director and secretary-general. Gatot called the planned questioning "dialogs".
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Habibie predicts lasting stability
Habibie predicts lasting stability JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the influential Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) B.J. Habibie yesterday appeased concerns about the possibility of political instability when President Soeharto is no longer in power.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Politicized strikes on the increase
Politicized strikes on the increase SURABAYA (JP): A local unionist predicts an increase in the number of politicized labor strikes next year and says it will be partially due to circumstances heating up close to the general election next May. Wasis, the chairman of the East Java branch of the Federation of All-Indonesia Workers Union, yesterday said the increase may also be caused by intensifying activities of the network of international labor unions.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
A little help goes a long way in villages
A little help goes a long way in villages MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Throughout our trip to six project sites in Jakarta and to villages in West Nusa Tenggara there was not one person unimpressed with the quality and work done by United Nations Volunteers (UNVs). Everyone uttered words of praise and gratitude.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
IBM puts $560m in Thailand
IBM puts $560m in Thailand BANGKOK (AFP): The Thai Board of Investment approved Wednesday 14-billion-baht (US$560 million) proposal by International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) to invest in two plants in Thailand, an official said. The board formally approved the IBM plan to set up a hard-disk drive production facility and invest in machinery for a component-manufacturing plant in eastern Thailand, said board director Suchart Phisitvanich.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Official slams old philosophy
Official slams old philosophy JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of the Ministry of Home Affairs says it's high time civil servants dropped the old Javanese tradition of being "slow but sure" in their work. Secretary General Suryatna Subrata said the tradition, reflected in the Javanese saying alon alon asal kelakon (slow but achievable), cannot be sustained in the era of globalization and free competition, Antara reported yesterday.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pelni hospital denies negligence caused rape
Pelni hospital denies negligence caused rape JAKARTA (JP): The Pelni Hospital's management denied yesterday the alleged rape of a 17-year-old patient last week was because of its negligence. Hospital spokesperson Ida Mahida acknowledged the hospital was responsible for all its patients but said the rape could not be helped. "There are always people who want to steal chances to do something wrong. It's impossible for a nurse to watch over a patient all the time.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Retailers urge government to simplify licensing
Retailers urge government to simplify licensing JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Retailers Association called on the government yesterday to simplify licensing procedures for retailers. Association secretary general Suryadharma Ali said the government must revamp its long and complicated retail licensing procedures. Speaking at a hearing with House Commission VI, Suryadharma said retail licensing should be handled by one government agency through a one-stop service.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Balancing views on human rights
Balancing views on human rights In commemoration of Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, noted political scientist Juwono Sudarsono underlines the importance of the Bangalore Declaration, which reminds nations that economic, social and cultural dimensions of human rights are just as urgent as civil and political rights. JAKARTA (JP): The end of the Cold War five years ago refocused the world's attention on human rights.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Poll says Australians are racist
Poll says Australians are racist JAKARTA (JP): Many business leaders in Asia say Australians are racist, according to the latest Asian Executives Poll. The poll, carried by the Far Eastern Economic Review and Asia Business News, said 44.2 percent of business executives across Asia considered Australians to be racist.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Shoe and leather goods show opens
Shoe and leather goods show opens JAKARTA (JP): Some 90 local and foreign competitors in manufacturing shoes and leather goods are currently displaying their wares at a three-day exhibition at the Jakarta fairground. Foreign participants of the exhibition, which opened to the public yesterday, come from Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Germany, France, India, Singapore and the United States.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
DKI taxi fleet
DKI taxi fleet From Republika Referring to a news item in Republika Nov. 18, 1996 on page 4 titled DKI Jakarta overloaded with 2000 taxis, we would like to explain the following matters: In relation with the number of taxi licenses in Jakarta, the chief of Biro Bina Perekonomian Daerah DKI Jakarta, Hari Sandjojo MJ, calculated that 25 percent of the fleet is usually kept in reserve.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Court jails five over Gambir riot
Court jails five over Gambir riot JAKARTA (JP): Five more supporters of Megawati Soekarnoputri, the ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), were jailed yesterday for their part in the Gambir riot last June. The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced Herman Susilo, Edy Suwito, and Rajim to seven months jail, Sutrisno for six months, and Fauzan Nanang Prasetya for five months and 17 days. The jail terms matched the time they had been detained so they were freed.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
PSN buys M2A satellite
PSN buys M2A satellite JAKARTA (JP): PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN), listed on the United States' Nasdaq capital market, has signed a US$350 million contract with Space System/Loral of the U.S. to buy a satellite. PSN announced yesterday the satellite, Multi-Media Asia (M2A), would be the first satellite-based system to provide major telecommunications services as an adjunct to the public switched telephone network.
Thu, 05 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, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Drivers help anti-AIDS drives
Drivers help anti-AIDS drives JAKARTA (JP): Truck drivers could help contribute their ideas to combat AIDS by painting slogans on their trucks to remind themselves and others of the deadly virus, local AIDS Day organizers said recently. This has been going on since Nov. 16 in Bekasi as part of the International AIDS Day (Dec. 1) activities. They said this activity would run until Dec. 13.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
ISSI, Pertina yet to get training money
ISSI, Pertina yet to get training money JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Cycling Association (ISSI) and the Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) have yet to receive money from the SEA Games training budget, more than a month after it was promised. The two organizations have used their own resources to manage their training programs thus far. "It does not affect us for the moment but we hope the funds will come soon," Didit Sudijoto, secretary-general of Pertina said Tuesday.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Aneka Tambang wins $61.6m gold loan
Aneka Tambang wins $61.6m gold loan JAKARTA (JP): State-owned miner PT Aneka Tambang won US$61.6 million in credit yesterday in the form of 160,000 troy ounces of gold from a syndicate of five foreign banks to help it produce more gold from its Pongkor mine in West Java. Aneka Tambang president Darmoko Slamet said the gold loan would help the company double its gold output at Pongkor to five tons a year. The syndicate is led by Rothschild Australia Bank Ltd.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
A Mild JakJazz festival returns to its roots
A Mild JakJazz festival returns to its roots By Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): The A Mild JakJazz festival '96 has returned to its roots. The country's biggest musical event will present "real jazz", or western jazz, for three days starting tomorrow at the newly refurbished Gelanggang Mahasiswa Soemantri Bodjonegoro arena in Kuningan, South Jakarta. Last year, when Indonesia celebrated its golden anniversary, the musical event was full of patriotic feeling.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Police submit Zarina's dossier
Police submit Zarina's dossier JAKARTA (JP): Police submitted yesterday the dossier on actress Zarina, who is accused of distributing 29,677 Ecstasy pills, to the Jakarta Provincial Prosecutors' Office. The Chief of the Jakarta Detectives, Col. Paimin Aboeamr said Zarina was charged with violating Health Law no. 23/1992 Article 81 and Health Ministry Regulation no. 782/1996 on psychotropic drugs.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Man arrested for stealing truck
Man arrested for stealing truck JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested a shop employee for allegedly stealing a truck loaded with Rp 150 million (US$64,377) of steel rods in Cikupa, Tangerang. Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. M. Ibrahim said the shop's owner, Bambang Siswanto, reported his employee, Adek, 22, to police for stealing his truck from his shop on Jl. KH Mas Mansur, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta on Monday.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Telephone not functioning
Telephone not functioning My telephone (phone number 7434270) has been out of order since Monday, Dec. 2. I can neither make nor receive outside calls. I contacted Telkom 117 on Dec. 3 at 8 a.m. and made another call later in the day. Again on Dec. 4, at 11:30, I reported the mishap. Unfortunately, no follow-up whatsoever has been made by Telkom. Not even an explanation was given to me as to what the problem was. They only gave the classical answer: Your telephone line is under repair!
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Twenty-percent share ownership
Twenty-percent share ownership Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Subiakto Tjakrawerdaya has quoted President Soeharto's appeal to limit the purchase of shares of companies which have gone public to 15 percent, in order to prevent someone or a certain group from becoming a majority shareholder. However, PT Nusamba, led by Bob Hasan and whose shares are predominantly owned by the Super Semar Foundation, now owns about 22.5 percent of PT Astra International shares.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Legislative candidate announced on Dec. 20
Legislative candidate announced on Dec. 20 JAKARTA (JP): Politicians who failed the candidature screening tests carried out by the military until Nov. 30 will have their names dropped from the list of next year's candidates for the House of Representatives. Spokesman for the General Election Institute Dailami said yesterday there would be no compromise for politicians who missed the deadline.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Soedradjad's caution
Soedradjad's caution The likely success in checking the inflation rate at less than 7 percent this year, compared to 8.65 percent last year, should not create too high expectations among businessmen of a significant easing of the tight monetary policy. Bank Indonesia's Governor Soedradjad Djiwandono, instead of hinting at the possibility of a relaxed monetary stance in the near future, has reasserted the imperative for both fiscal and monetary conservatism.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pos Indonesia to go public after reforms
Pos Indonesia to go public after reforms JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned postal service, PT Pos Indonesia, plans to float some of its shares after completing a series of reforms by 2003. Company president Cahyana Ahmadjayadi said in a hearing with the House of Representatives yesterday that the company's reform program would be divided into three phases.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Hoyer-Larsen worrying about Bali's weather
Hoyer-Larsen worrying about Bali's weather NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Dane Poul-Erik Hoyer-Larsen sees the Balinese weather as his main problem at the Lipton Grand Prix Badminton Finals here. "If I play well I should be able to reach the semifinals but I'll play patiently because of the high humidity," he told reporters yesterday. "I'm not really used to the humidity yet. But if I can reach the semifinals I'll have a 40 to 50 percent chance to win," the Olympic gold medalist said.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Teachers stage demonstration
Teachers stage demonstration PADANG, West Sumatra: Dozens of teachers are angered by the government's decision to revoke a decree raising their employment status from part-time to full-time. The government's change of mind also means the teachers lose their status as civil servants. Thirteen of them staged a demonstration at the provincial legislative council Monday, demanding the government rescind its policy.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Two tried for rioting
Two tried for rioting NABIRE, Irian Jaya: Two men were charged in court yesterday for their role in a riot in July in which several government buildings were set on fire. Prosecutors said Decky Ikomari, 22, and Yosia Pakage, led an attack on the Nabire regency government buildings, Antara reported. Seriously damaged in the rioting were the legislative council building, the regent's office, the telecommunications office and courthouse.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Minister calls halt to Krui oil palm estate
Minister calls halt to Krui oil palm estate JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaloedin Soeryohadikoesoemo has asked PT Karya Canggih Mandiri Utama to stop developing its oil palm plantation in Krui, West Lampung. "The company should stop all its activities until we are sure that its operation does not hurt local residents or damage protected forests," he said Tuesday.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Hotel Majapahit reopens
Hotel Majapahit reopens JAKARTA (JP): The historic Hotel Majapahit in Surabaya, East Java, officially reopens today after a US$35 million, two-and-a- half-year renovation. The hotel, now called Hotel Majapahit Mandarin Oriental Surabaya, is managed by the Hong Kong-based hotel management chain, Mandarin Oriental. The hotel, built in 1910, will be reintroduced by Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave, who will also be celebrating his 62nd birthday.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Military to wages war against drug syndicates
Military to wages war against drug syndicates JAKARTA (JP): The military has promised to wage war on drug syndicates, a senior officer said yesterday. Chief of the Jakarta Agency for the Coordination and Support for the Development of National Stability Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso said a war on drug syndicates was needed to curb the spread of drugs in Indonesia.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Top seed shuttlers crash on first day of GP Finals
Top seed shuttlers crash on first day of GP Finals By Primastuti Handayani DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Top seeds Poul-Erik Hoyer-Larsen of Denmark and China's Dong Jiong surprisingly crashed against little-known opponents on the opening day of the round-robin matches in the Lipton World Grand Prix Badminton Finals here yesterday.
Thu, 05 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: Sehari Bersama Pak Dokter 3:30 Tour and Travel: 13 Wonder 4:05 Science Film: Here Comes the Star 4:30 Student's Program: Bina Pramuka 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: Jambi 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Moslem 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Filler and...
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 4, 1996: -------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,075 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 775 0 5,500 Andayani Megah 1,000 0 3,085,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,375 0 3,347,000 Anwar Sierad 2,300 50 85,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 3,950 25 51,000 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,500 50 2,500 Argo...
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
The poor dictate Asia's future, experts say
The poor dictate Asia's future, experts say JAKARTA (JP): The future of Asia's cities lies in their poor people who provide cheap goods and services, an international conference was told yesterday. But cities have yet to pay attention to their needs, as they cater more to the consumptive needs of better-off residents, Ela R. Bhatt and Adi Sasono said.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Rights body warned over its mission
Rights body warned over its mission JAKARTA (JP): The government warned yesterday the National Commission on Human Rights for allegedly overstepping its boundaries, and told the body to stick to its mission. Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman said, at the opening of the second National Workshop on Human Rights, the government has received the impression that the rights body has been directly involved in the settlement of legal disputes.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
General election seen as no threat to business climate
General election seen as no threat to business climate JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's business climate is not likely to change much after next year's general election as the results have been predicted, business executives and analysts said yesterday. Businessman Fahmi Idris from the Kodel Group said that whatever the outcome of the election, businesses will be able to adapt to government policies.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Chatichai named advisor to PM
Chatichai named advisor to PM BANGKOK (AFP): Chatichai Choonhavan, former premier and head of the second largest party in Thailand's coalition government, was yesterday appointed special advisor to Prime Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh. Chatichai's appointment as advisor for economic and foreign affairs came just days after Chavalit named his cabinet, which included a team of seasoned technocrats without party affiliations to head key economic ministries.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
UN program helps development at the grassroot level
UN program helps development at the grassroot level Eleven years ago today, the United Nations General Assembly established Dec. 5 as International Volunteer Day. The day was set to celebrate humankind's noblest spirit of volunteerism and the efforts volunteers around the world have made to improve the lives of others, from the palm-laced villages of Bali to the concrete streets of New York City.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Robbers still on the loose
Robbers still on the loose PADANG, West Sumatra: Police admitted yesterday they were still in the dark about the whereabouts of robbers who snatched over Rp 100 million from two government employees in Bukittinggi Monday. Col. J. Simanjuntak, deputy to the provincial police chief, said the authorities had found a van and motorcycle abandoned by the robbers on Padang Panjang road, but nothing more.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Habibie brushes off meeting with Gus Dur
Habibie brushes off meeting with Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): B.J. Habibie, chairman of the politically well- connected Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI), brushed aside suggestions yesterday that he meet with Abdurrahman Wahid of the Nahdlatul Ulama, Indonesia's largest rural-based Moslem organization.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Spokesman denies Sudjana's $21 million fraud
Spokesman denies Sudjana's $21 million fraud JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Mines and Energy's secretary- general, Umar Said, yesterday denied press reports that his boss, Minister I.B. Sudjana, had channeled Rp 50 billion (US$21.36 million) from PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam into his personal bank account. "The reports on the personal account were too much. We may sue the source of that information," Umar told a press conference held to rebut reports on "irregularities" at the ministry.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Japan-RI talks on car policy end in stalemate
Japan-RI talks on car policy end in stalemate GENEVA (AFP): Talks between Indonesia and Japan Tuesday over the former's controversial national car policy ended inconclusively with no proposals put forward that would change the status quo, a Japanese government official said.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI told to tackle problems outside WTO
RI told to tackle problems outside WTO JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must address its investment, competition and environmental problems despite rejecting their inclusion on the agenda of the coming Word Trade Organization (WTO) meeting, experts said yesterday. Hasan Kartadjoemena, Indonesia's former ambassador to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (WTO's predecessor), warned yesterday that sooner or later these contentious issues would make their way into WTO negotiations.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
Traders urge city govt to manage Aldiron plaza
Traders urge city govt to manage Aldiron plaza JAKARTA (JP): Traders in Aldiron plaza in the Blok M shopping complex asked yesterday the city administration to manage the building because the current management failed to accommodate their needs. The city must take over management of the building, which is on municipality land, because manager PT Aldiron Hero had let the building become run down, said the plaza's traders' association spokesman Azwar Wahid.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
No compensation money for Karet fire victims
No compensation money for Karet fire victims JAKARTA (JP): Fire victims of the gutted Karet Tengsin slum area in Central Jakarta would get only land in a coming apartment project as compensation, an official said yesterday. City housing agency head Ongky Sukasah said the city had no funds to compensate the Karet Tengsin residents for the loss of their buildings. Ongky did not say the families did not have the right to compensation for their buildings.