Archive: 16 February 1996
64 articles found
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
MUI calls for good services
MUI calls for good services JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Ulemas' Council Hasan Basri has called on the government and transportation companies to provide good services for people making trips for Idul Fitri holidays. Good services will enable those who want to go by bus or train to continue their fasting, as they will not necessarily jostle for train or bus tickets, he told Antara on Wednesday.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Economists question propylene protection
Economists question propylene protection JAKARTA (JP): Economists have questioned the government's policy, announced on Wednesday, of increasing the protection of propylene producers at a time when it is trying hard to improve the performance of the country's exports. Didik J. Rachbini, chairman of the Institute for the Development of Economics and Finance, called it another example of the government's inconsistency in economic policies.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Egypt seeks olein
Egypt seeks olein CAIRO (Reuter): The Egyptian state's Holding Company for Food Industries said yesterday it was seeking 10,000 to 15,000 tons of Indonesian or Malaysian palm olein for delivery in the first half of May. The tender replaces a similar one, for delivery in April, it canceled on Wednesday without stating the reason. The company said it would open the new bids at noon (1000 GMT) on February 27.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
RP won't evict more Vietnamese
RP won't evict more Vietnamese MANILA (Reuter): The Philippines, calling itself a "very humane, kinder society", said yesterday it would no longer forcibly repatriate Vietnamese boat people. And it would find ways to normalize the stay of those who refused to return to Vietnam. Foreign Secretary Domingo Siazon said one of 84 migrants repatriated to Vietnam on Wednesday was put on the plane because of a "mixup" but the man, on orders from Manila, would be brought back to the Philippines.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Asia-Europe summit to focus on economics
Asia-Europe summit to focus on economics CHIANG RAI, Thailand (Reuter): An Asian economic ministers preparatory meeting ended yesterday with a call to focus on economic issues at the first Asia-Europe summit in Bangkok in early March. The meeting, which ended a day ahead of schedule, agreed that economic cooperation between the two regions was a theme that needed to be underlined at the summit, Japan's International Trade and Industry Minister Shunpei Tsukahara told reporters.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Putra Alvita expects Rp 120b net sales
Putra Alvita expects Rp 120b net sales JAKARTA (JP): PT Putra Alvita Utama, the developer of the 2,000-hectare Kota Legenda residential estate in Bekasi, expects to book Rp 120 billion (US$51.8 million) in net sales this year, a company executive said yesterday. "We will go ahead to meet our target, both in development and marketing efforts, despite a keen competition for financing sources," said a company director, Laurent Aliando.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Protecting Petrochemicals
Protecting Petrochemicals Minister of Trade and Industry Tunky Ariwibowo ate his own words when he admitted on Wednesday that the government has slapped a 20 percent surcharge on imported polymer-grade propylene, thereby granting the local producers of the chemical the protection of a 25 percent tariff.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Double blaze at Klender Plaza
Double blaze at Klender Plaza JAKARTA (JP): The top floor of the Klender Plaza shopping arcade on Jalan I. Gusti Ngurah Rai, in the east of the city, caught fire twice yesterday morning. According to fire fighters, the first blaze, which started at around 2:30 a.m., took 25 fire brigade units an hour and a half to extinguish. But four hours later the fire reignited.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
City police arrest two for bank fraud
City police arrest two for bank fraud JAKARTA (JP): City police have arrested two members of a gang for allegedly having defrauded several banks in the city. City police spokesman Lt. Col. Iman Haryatna said yesterday that the gang members, with only primary school educations, had ripped off at least Rp 186.3 million (US$80,825) by forging the signatures of numerous bank account holders.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Traffic rerouted in W. Jakarta
Traffic rerouted in W. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Due to repair work on Jl. Kapuk and Jl. Peternakan in West Jakarta, traffic in the area will be rerouted from Feb. 26 to March 10, an official announced yesterday. The head of the Jakarta Land Transportation Agency, JP Sepang, said the first project will start on Jl. Jembatan Genit. Traffic from Jl. Pangeran Tubagus Angke and Jl. Pesing Poglar will be detoured to Jl. Kampung Poglar and Jl. Kapuk Raya. Jl. Peternakan will be closed off to motorists.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Legislators split over idea to scrap subversion law
Legislators split over idea to scrap subversion law JAKARTA (JP): Legislators were split into opposing camps yesterday over the National Commission on Human Rights' proposal to scrap the controversial subversion law. Advocating the law is Soesanto Bangoennagoro of the Golkar ruling political organization. But he emphasized that the law should be open for revision.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Asia launches new cup
Southeast Asia launches new cup SINGAPORE (Reuter): Southeast Asia announced a new biannual soccer tournament for eight national teams yesterday aimed at becoming the regional championship. Singapore-based Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) said it would put US$1.0 million into the inaugural competition scheduled for September with Burma, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam vying for the Tiger Cup.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Utut Adianto to play Kasparov in Holland
Utut Adianto to play Kasparov in Holland JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grand Master Utut Adianto has received a rare invitation to play world chess professional champion Garry Kasparov of Russia in the Donner Memorial tournament, scheduled for Aug. 17 to Aug. 29 in the Netherlands.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Tutor jailed for molesting student
Tutor jailed for molesting student SINGAPORE (AFP): A Singapore court has jailed a 55-year-old tutor for nine months after convicting him of molesting a 13-year-old Indonesian student, The Straits Times reported yesterday. Tan Keng Pong, who has been a tutor for 30 years, was sentenced yesterday on seven counts of molesting the girl last year, the newspaper said. A further 13 charges of molesting a 15- year-old Taiwanese girl are pending against him, it said.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Hundreds survive diarrheal outbreak
Hundreds survive diarrheal outbreak MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: As many as 317 residents of several districts in the East Lombok regency recently hit by diarrhea have recovered, Antara reported yesterday. Spokesman of the local administration, Tjok Sutendra Rai, revealed the information yesterday and denied press reports of a cholera epidemic. He said that the outbreak affecting the area was diarrhea.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Politician fails to attend ceremony
Politician fails to attend ceremony PRAYA, West Nusa Tenggara: An Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) politician failed to make it to a ceremony installing him on the regional election committee because he was busy tending his timber business, Antara reported yesterday. "Tooees Suranggana is busy with his business in Sumbawa," according to chief of Central Lombok PDI chapter Syahrial Achmadi.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Cheating bus companies to face stiffer penalties
Cheating bus companies to face stiffer penalties JAKARTA (JP): The government will increase the punishment imposed on bus companies' owners and their crews who continue to increase ticket prices for the Idul Fitri holiday makers, an official has said. The head of the Jakarta chapter of the transportation ministry, A. Karim Tjokroprawiro, said yesterday he believed that current punishment is considered too light by the bus companies.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Motorcycles for health workers
Motorcycles for health workers SEMARANG, Central Java: Health centers in 35 regencies here have recently received 418 motorcycles from the government to give their health workers greater mobility, Antara reported. The head of the Central Java office of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Djaka Handaja, said on Saturday that with the new means of transportation, the paramedics are expected to serve more remote places.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Hostages tired from continual movement
Hostages tired from continual movement JAKARTA (JP): Some of the thirteen hostages held by the Free Papua Movement rebels in Irian Jaya have sent two letters to a Roman Catholic bishop saying they are exhausted. The Armed Forces (ABRI) spokesman, Brig. Gen. Suwarno Adiwijoyo, revealed on Wednesday the latest development in the drama, which enters its fortieth day today.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina to alter purchasing policy
Pertamina to alter purchasing policy SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesian state oil company Pertamina will resort to spot purchases rather than contracts to meet increased demand for refined oil products next fiscal year, a company official said yesterday. "It's difficult to have long term contracts for oil products purchases and we usually buy from the spot market," the official of the national oil company said in a telephone interview from Jakarta.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
National soccer team needs polishing
National soccer team needs polishing JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian team bound for the Asian Soccer Championship Zone Four matches is getting better at creating goal opportunities but continues to have trouble cashing in on them. Head Coach Danurwindo said yesterday that "they have been successful in creating, say, up to ten or twelve opportunities but have only scored four goals." The national team won three of its four home tryout games. In the first tryout on Jan.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Col. Adang appointed city detective chief
Col. Adang appointed city detective chief JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Dibyo Widodo installed Col. Adang Rismanto yesterday as head of the Jakarta Crime Investigation Directorate, replacing Col. Nurfaizi. Nurfaizi is being promoted to National Police spokesman with the rank of brigadier general. In his speech, Dibyo ordered the newly installed CID head to immediately solve a number of crimes which are still pending.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
PT Erdhika Mulyatama defies JSX's penalties
PT Erdhika Mulyatama defies JSX's penalties JAKARTA (JP): PT Erdhika Mulyatama, a securities company registered on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), has refused to comply with the exchange's penalties, deciding to bring its case to the Jakarta Administrative Court instead. A law consultant, Indra Savitri, told The Jakarta Post yesterday that although his client, Erdhika, agreed to stop trading on the JSX on Feb. 7, it has decided to fight its case in court.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 15, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 775 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,375 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,125 125 427,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 5,750 -100 21,500 Anwar Sierad 1,675 25 203,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 1,600 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 2,350 50 215,500 Argo Pantes 1,800 0 0 Asahimas Flat 3,150 175 7,105,500 Asiana IMI...
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Garuda's city check-in
Garuda's city check-in From Kompas I was supposed to board Garuda flight GA 443 for Jakarta at 18.30 on Sunday Jan. 28 in Yogyakarta. I wanted to make use of the city check-in facility as promoted by the airline company. On the morning of the same day I went to the Garuda office on Jl. Mangkubumi to check in. There, I was told that I could only check in at the city check-in facility one day prior to departure.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Where orphans go for Idul Fitri
Where orphans go for Idul Fitri By Gedsiri Suhartono JAKARTA (JP): There are still three more days until Idul Fitri begins, but the festive mood has already hit many of us -- including some of the city's orphans. Children at three orphanages visited by The Jakarta Post were looking forward to seeing their relatives again. The orphanages also foster children form financially underprivileged families. "It feels as if I have two worlds to live in.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Omni Batavia responds
Omni Batavia responds We wish to thank Ms. Lily for her comments (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 15). The flood this weekend was a most unusual one with many guests and their families coming to the hotel at all hours. Yet, due to the floods, many of our staff were unable to come to work. This put our operations under unprecedented pressure and, unfortunately, a clerical mistake was unintentionally made. We have fully investigated the circumstances of this occurrence and appropriate action will be taken.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Revoking the subversion law
Revoking the subversion law The recommendation of the National Commission on Human Rights that the government rescind Law No.11/NPS/1963 on the Suppression of Subversive Activities has received widespread attention.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Asylum seekers weighing options
Asylum seekers weighing options JAKARTA (JP): Nine East Timorese who have been camped out at the Australian Embassy for the past nine days continued to ponder their future yesterday after Canberra rejected their bids for asylum. Embassy spokesperson Joanne Eyre told The Jakarta Post that the Timorese were now weighing their options after being told that their request had been denied.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Nation's top 10 taxpayers
Nation's top 10 taxpayers Individual Corporate 1. Putera Sampoerna 1. PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia 2. Soedono Salim 2. PT Indonesian Satellite Corp. 3. Henry Pribadi 3. PT Gudang Garam 4. Anthoni Salim 4. PT H.M. Sampoerna 5. Bambang Trihatmodjo 5. Bank Negara Indonesia 1946 6. Prajogo Pangestu 6. Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia 7. Eka Tjipta Widjaja 7. PT Jasa Marga 8. Saiman Ernawan 8. Bank Dagang Negara 9. Sugianto Kusumo 9. Bank Rakyat Indonesia 10. Andree Halim 10.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Nurcholish defends Gus Dur from critics
Nurcholish defends Gus Dur from critics SEMARANG (JP): Noted scholar Nurcholish Madjid called on "those who doesn't understand" Nahdlatul Ulama not to meddle in NU affairs, much less ask chairman Abdurrahman Wahid to resign from Indonesia's largest Moslem organization. Abdurrahman, better known here as Gus Dur, is still needed to bond the 70-year-old organization together. His role is to bridge differences between modernists and traditional elements in the organization, Nurcholish said.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto backs Basofi in PDI feud
Soeharto backs Basofi in PDI feud JAKARTA (JP): East Java Governor Basofi Sudirman yesterday said he has the support of President Soeharto on how he has approached the row dividing the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) in his territory. Basofi told reporters after meeting with the President at his Bina Graha office that the PDI row should be resolved by the party itself and that the governor is in a position to help.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Mincing words
Mincing words At times The Jakarta Post intervenes deeply into the letters of the "Your Letters" column. This may give an entirely different meaning to the writer's idea. Sometimes I even find that whole sentences are changed or omitted. A long time ago, I sent a letter to the Post on the subject of Subandrio, the first deputy prime minister in the final days of the Old Order government. I consider the last part of my letter very important. It ran somewhat like this: "...
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Telstra wants mobile radio phone project
Telstra wants mobile radio phone project JAKARTA (JP): After losing the battle for shares in PT Telkomsel, Australia's Telstra now wants to buy a stake in another Indonesian telecommunications provider. A telecommunications analyst said yesterday that the Australian company was now in an "advanced phase" of its newest share acquisition plan in a mobile radio phone firm.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Idul Fitri exodus set to climax today
Idul Fitri exodus set to climax today JAKARTA (JP): Motorists heading out of Jakarta be warned. Prepare for massive congestion and possible detours. The intensity of the massive Idul Fitri exodus will increase throughout the weekend. Jakarta's bus terminals and railway stations were already jammed yesterday, and the Soekarno-Hatta international airport and the Merak ferry terminal were also buzzing with holidaymakers. The peak will start today and begin to ease on Monday.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Investors eying SE Asia deficits
Investors eying SE Asia deficits SINGAPORE (Reuter): Global investors continue to watch current account deficits in Southeast Asia and will punish those with low foreign direct investment, high imports and lackluster export performance, UBS Global Research said yesterday.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Wayang Orang' at Gedung Kesenian
'Wayang Orang' at Gedung Kesenian JAKARTA (JP): The Bharata company will perform traditional Javanese Wayang Orang theater at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta on March 6. Tickets for Narayana Maling (Narayana the thief), directed by Heru Purnomo, will be sold at Rp 15,000 and Rp 10,000. (sur)
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Reporter dies from bus crash
Reporter dies from bus crash JAKARTA (JP): A reporter from the Pelita newspaper in Jakarta died in Madiun, East Java, yesterday, 10 days after the minibus that he and other reporters were riding in plunged into a river. Pudji Hartono Hermawan, 34, was on a media tour organized by the National Family Planning Board visiting villages across Java. Board spokesman Soepardjo confirmed Pudji's death yesterday, but he had no details on the cause of the death.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
RP seen rebounding from makati blasts
RP seen rebounding from makati blasts MANILA (Reuter): A grenade attack in the Philippines' main business area has intensified security fears and revived memories of past mayhem but the economy is robust enough to shrug it off, analysts said yesterday. Police say the attack, which wounded four people and damaged the local headquarters of both Shell and Citibank, was probably a bank raid that went awry.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Plywood producers deny industry is bad debt source
Plywood producers deny industry is bad debt source JAKARTA (JP): Forest-based industrialists have dismissed criticism which accuses the plywood industry of being a source of bad loans. A. Tjipto Wignjoprajitno, the executive chairman of the Association of Indonesian Wood Panel Producers, said Wednesday night that if cases of bad debts at forest-based companies do occur, they should be examined on an individual basis. He also highlighted the media's role in the issue.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Unity, a tree with many branches
Unity, a tree with many branches By John Phillips This is the first of two articles on cultural diversity and how it relates to conflict and unity in a country. YOGYAKARTA (JP): At first I was perplexed by the Indonesian idea of "unity in diversity" because the word "unity" has a positive connotation whereas the word "diversity" can be negative due to its association with conflict and difficulty.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: Solo Pianist, daily from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., opening hours Monday to Sunday 11 a.m to 1 a.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 1 p.m.; Los Morenos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - The Tavern Pub: Yeah Yeah Boys, Sunday and Thursday, 9:30 p.m.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Rights body handles high voltage woe
Rights body handles high voltage woe JAKARTA (JP): The human rights body has promised to bring to its April meeting with Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman the complaint of some North Sulawesi villagers on the installment of high voltage transmission cables over their homes.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Nuclear power plant
Nuclear power plant During my brief first visit to your country, I was shocked to read about a nuclear power plant that has been proposed by Canadian interests. My sources tell me that the power plant will be located on a fault line and could be completed quickly. I realize that there are many reasons supporting energy diversification and concern over global warming should indeed persuade all countries to investigate alternatives to coal, oil and natural gas for generating electricity.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Putera number one taxpayer
Putera number one taxpayer JAKARTA (JP): Putera Sampoerna, the chairman of the East Java- based Sampoerna Group, topped the list of the 200 biggest individual taxpayers in 1994, replacing his sister Sinta Dewi Sampoerna. Putera, who was ranked sixth in 1993, surpassed Soedono Salim (Liem Sioe Liong) the chairman of the Salim Group. Liem came second. The top three corporate taxpayers did not change from the previous year.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Right to worship
Right to worship From Forum Keadilan Our intention to visit a number of musholla (small building set aside for worship) during Ramadhan near our madrasah (institution of learning) was not allowed by Abdurrahman, the Timanggajah district head in Central Aceh. He said that one of our lecturers, Maulida, was a United Development Party activist and its district treasurer. However, he teaches at another of our institutions.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
YLBHI hails military probe into Nipah deaths
YLBHI hails military probe into Nipah deaths JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) has praised the Armed Forces after it declared that it will continue investigating six soldiers in connection with the shooting dead of four villagers in Nipah, on Madura Island, East Java, three years ago. "Every effort to start court proceedings against the suspects in the Nipah incident should be warmly applauded," the foundation said in a statement yesterday.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Three die in two accidents
Three die in two accidents SAMPANG, Madura: Three people died and three others were injured in two separate traffic accidents which took place here on Wednesday, Antara reported. In the first case, a car bearing a Jakarta license plate driven by an exhausted Cukbin, 25, overturned, killing one of its six passengers, Mrs. Nur binti Ahmad Abdullah. The car was en route from Jakarta to Sumenep regency on Madura Island. The second accident occurred several hours later.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest jeans forgers
Police arrest jeans forgers BANDUNG: Police have arrested three people suspected of illegally selling and manufacturing jeans bearing the brand name Carvil and confiscated 1,383 pairs of jeans as evidence, Antara reported yesterday. Police chief Lt. Col. Arie Soebowo said on Wednesday that the raid was conducted following reports from PT Carvil Abadi, the sole distributor of the foreign brand here.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Inco gets $421.25m loan
Inco gets $421.25m loan JAKARTA (JP): PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco) announced yesterday that it has received commitments from a group of international lenders totaling US$421.25 million to finance its expansion program and refinance its debts. The company said in a statement that $340 million of the loan will be used to help finance a $580 million expansion project to increase its annual capacity by 50 percent to 150 million pounds of nickel in matte.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. My Country 2:35 TV Series: Amazing 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Science Film 3:30 Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 TV Series: Al Jamalludin Al Afghani 4:30 Culture: Lingkar Budaya 5:00 Evening News 5:25 My Country 5:30 Business: Kiat Kewiraswastaan 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: East Nusa Tenggara 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Information: Angkutan Lebaran 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Garuda Pancasila/Filler/Teller 7:30...
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Friday Maghrib 6.18 p.m. Saturday Imsak 4:30 a.m. Subuh 4.40 a.m.
Fri, 16 Feb 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 Arts & Crafts, daily. Sunset Procession, daily. Ramayana Dance, Thursday. Legong Dance, Saturday. Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday. Rejang, Puspawresti, Belibis and Jaran Teji dances, Monday. Kecak Dance, Friday & Tuesday. Jegog Dance, Wednesday. Pesona Lounge - Live music by Philipino Guitar duo, Medi & Boy, daily. Lila Cita Fun Pub - Rakata Disc Band, Friday & Monday.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Jealous woman killed by husband
Jealous woman killed by husband MEDAN, North Sumatra: Police have arrested a man, identified only as KT, for allegedly killing his wife and attempting to burn their child and servant, Antara reported. The man, tired of his jealous wife's tirades, stabbed Ade Catherina beru Kembaren several times, the proprietress of the "Kembaren Tour" bus company, on Friday. According to police sources, Sulastri, the servant, said the couple had a fight prior to the tragedy; she also witnessed the killing.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Soldiers found guilty of killing Irian Jaya villagers
Soldiers found guilty of killing Irian Jaya villagers JAKARTA (JP): A military court in Jayapura has sentenced four soldiers to between one and three years imprisonment and expelled them from the service for the killings of three Irian Jaya villagers.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Prices soar as gavel comes down on Noe art collection
Prices soar as gavel comes down on Noe art collection By Jason Tedjasukmana JAKARTA (JP): All doubts surrounding the prospects of the auction business in Indonesia were hammered away last week when Christie's disposed of every dish, drawing and dagger of the Adrian Noe estate. Nothing was left to chance as a combination of conservative estimates, feverish bidding and the patience of Australian auctioneer Roger Mcllroy helped Christie's to raise US$1.7 million for the Adrian Noe Foundation.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Lonsum to get $197m loan
Lonsum to get $197m loan HONG KONG (Reuter): PT PP London Sumatra Indonesia (Lonsum) and its parent PT Pan London Sumatra Plantation have mandated HSBC Investment Bank Asia, Singapore, and Union Bank of Switzerland, Hong Kong, to arrange US$197 million syndicated term loan facilities, UBS said. The facilities will be used to refinance the borrowers' existing syndicated loan facilities signed in November 1994 and to fund Lonsum's expansion.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Viharas accept governor's decision
Viharas accept governor's decision JAKARTA (JP): Chinese Buddhist temple boards in the city appear to have accepted the governor's decision forbidding them from celebrating Imlek, Chinese New Year, in their temples or in public areas. Kho Ben, an officer of the Glodok, West Jakarta Vihara Dharma Bhakti Foundation, acknowledged that they have received and will abide by the governor's decision on Imlek celebrations, which will occur next Monday, Feb. 19.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia not likely to make Olympic fencing competition
Indonesia not likely to make Olympic fencing competition JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's prospects of making the Olympic fencing competition in Atlanta this summer are uncertain, an official said yesterday. Eman Sumusi, vice secretary of the Indonesian Fencing Association, told a hearing of the National Sports Council yesterday that Indonesia might ask for a wildcard entry to the Olympics, but strict rules by the council could bar its team from competing in the world's biggest sporting meet.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Radio Sonora' on floods
'Radio Sonora' on floods From Merdeka Radio Sonora's reports on the recent floods in Jakarta deserves high praise. Information, advice and descriptions of the situation were direly needed by all citizens to plan their daily activities. The private radio station's precise information about the rapid rise of flood waters was important to everyone, especially the 1,600 Husada hospital personnel living throughout Jakarta.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Police check
Police check From Kompas My sister and I were in a taxi around 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21. When we passed the Metro supermarket in the Greenville area of West Jakarta, the driver had to stop for a police road check. There was nothing wrong with his documents, so the police officer focused on us.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
The Listening Post
The Listening Post * Mark Twain was a victim of the floods -- or rather, one of his books got waterlogged when the rapidly-rising waters of the Ciliwung crept into my study on that amazing and terrifying Saturday afternoon.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta to hast rock climbing meet
Jakarta to hast rock climbing meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will host the 5th Asian Rock Climbing Indoor Championships scheduled here in mid-November. Chairman of the Indonesian Rock Climbing Federation Setiawan Djodi said on Wednesday that Japan, South Korea, China, Chinese Taipei, Australia, India, Hong Kong, Iran, Malaysia and Singapore will be among the participating countries. The championships will be held in one of the many sports halls in Senayan.
Fri, 16 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Lebaran' parades not allowed
'Lebaran' parades not allowed SEMARANG: An official of the local religious affairs office has called on the Moslem community here not to greet the coming Idul Fitri holiday by holding processions. "On the eve of Idul Fitri, it would be better if the public uses mosques and other sacred places to hold 'takbiran'," Soenaryo was quoted by Antara as saying yesterday. Indonesian Moslems traditionally greet the holiday by 'takbiran', chanting praises to Allah.