Archive: 17 February 1996
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Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia to field 40 Olympians
Indonesia to field 40 Olympians JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's will send a small team of 40 athletes to the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia this July. National Sports Council spokesman Ishadi SK said yesterday the council would restrict itself to only sending athletes with a chance of winning medals. "The number will be discussed on Feb. 27, after we finish studying reports from all sports organizations about their Olympic prospects," Ishadi said.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Final ferry death toll is 338
Final ferry death toll is 338 JAKARTA (JP): The final death toll of last month's Gurita ferry tragedy reached 338, including seven foreigners, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said yesterday. "The figure is final," Haryanto announced after briefing President Soeharto at Merdeka Palace about the investigation into the sinking of the ferry off Aceh on Jan. 19. The ministry arrived at the figure after checking and double checking all possible data, he said.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest drug dealer with 6000 Ecstasy pills
Police arrest drug dealer with 6000 Ecstasy pills JAKARTA (JP): The city narcotics squad have arrested suspected drug dealer with 600 pills of the popular Ecstasy drug in his possession. The head of the Jakarta narcotics squad, Lt. Col. Djoko Satrio, said yesterday that he expects to get several more suspects and more Ecstacy pills in the next few days. "We pledge to continue our war against drug traffickers," City Police spokesman Lt. Col. Iman Haryatna said.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bintang sues PPP over dismissal from House
Bintang sues PPP over dismissal from House JAKARTA (JP): Politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas, already facing three different court battles against the government, has started another litigation: this time against the United Development Party (PPP) which he represented until May last year.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Anti-pickpocket police deployed
Anti-pickpocket police deployed BANDUNG, West Java: More than 100 police officers, members of a newly established anti-pickpocket team, have recently been deployed at popular Idul Fitri celebration sites such as shopping and entertainment centers. Police chief Didi Widayadi was quoted by the Antara news agency as saying on Thursday that the plain-clothes officers were also posted at the zoo, as well the Cicaheum and Kebon Kepala bus terminals.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Eliminating levies
Eliminating levies The problem Indonesian businesspeople complain most about is the countless and burdensome levies. The levies, both official and unofficial, occur at virtually all government agencies. This results in a high-cost economy that weakens the competitive standing of our products and creates a climate of gross inefficiency. The levies, which are not related to production, also affect foreign investors.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Alleged housewife killer arrested in Tangerang
Alleged housewife killer arrested in Tangerang JAKARTA (JP): The suspected murderer of a pregnant housewife in West Jakarta has been arrested at his relative's house in Tangerang after five days of being on the run. West Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Hari Pribadi told The Jakarta Post yesterday that Mat Sani, alias Mamat, 19, was apprehended on Thursday in the small village of Desa Pakuaji in Tangerang, about 30 kilometers west of here.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bank Bira profits up 68%
Bank Bira profits up 68% JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed Bank Bira reported yesterday a 68-percent increase in its net profits to Rp 30.3 billion (US$13 million) last year. The bank's net interest income, including credit-based fees and commissions, rose by 69 percent to Rp 92 billion with a net interest margin of 5.7 percent, compared to 6.2 percent in 1994. The bank said that as of Dec.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Harsh sentence for alleged rapists
Harsh sentence for alleged rapists JAKARTA (JP): Relatives of the 11 defendants being tried for a gang rape and robbery in Bekasi became outraged and hurled shoes at the prosecutors when the lawyers demanded the court sentence the defendants to 16 years imprisonment. The defendants' relatives threw black shoes at Prosecutors T Baringin Ujung and Novimar Ali as they left the courtroom on Thursday.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Thousands stranded as exodus intensifies
Thousands stranded as exodus intensifies JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of people failed to get out of the city as the Idul Fitri exodus gained momentum yesterday. Although additional trains and buses were deployed to take home the Idul Fitri revelers, they were barely sufficient as thousands of people jostled and fought for every inch available on buses and trains leaving Jakarta yesterday.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
SEA Games medalists awarded
SEA Games medalists awarded JAKARTA (JP): A total of Rp 348 million (US$ 150,259) in cash was given yesterday to 51 Jakartan athletes and 28 coaches who won medals in the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Thailand last December. The cash followed bonuses from the National Sports Council early this month, increasing the earnings of Jakartan athletes. The city administration provided two-thirds of yesterday's bonus, the Jakarta provincial sports governing body provided the rest.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Freeport sees strong Indonesian sales
Freeport sees strong Indonesian sales SYDNEY (Reuter): Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc said it expects strong gold sales during the 1996 year from its unit PT Freeport Indonesia Company (PT-FI). "PT-FI has obtained commitments for essentially all of its expected 1996 concentrate sales which are now estimated to yield approximately 1.1 billion pounds of copper and 1.55 million ounces of gold," Freeport said.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Muladi calls on intellectuals to end war of words
Muladi calls on intellectuals to end war of words SEMARANG (JP): Respected scholar Muladi has called for an end to the war of words between prominent intellectuals over their role in society, saying they ran the risk of confusing the public. The rector of Diponegoro University and member of the National Commission on Human Rights said yesterday: "the polemics must stop. It's already obvious the role of an intellectual is to give voice to the truth, not (to concoct) justifications.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Domestic worries block lower rates in Southeast Asia
Domestic worries block lower rates in Southeast Asia SINGAPORE (AFP): Domestic concerns will prevent interest rates from trending down in key Southeast Asian economies, but 1996 could be a better year than 1995 for emerging markets, a report obtained here yesterday predicted. Investment house MMS International's Bond and Currency Outlook report saw signs of a tight monetary bias in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia as they try to check high current-account deficits.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Skephi opposes Siberut resettlement
Skephi opposes Siberut resettlement By Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Network for Forest Conservation (Skephi) warned yesterday that the government's plan to open resettlement areas on Siberut Island off the coast of West Sumatra could destroy the local culture altogether.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
CSIS organizing writing contest for silver jubilee
CSIS organizing writing contest for silver jubilee JAKARTA (JP): The Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is holding two writing competitions, one on strategy and international relations, the other on Indonesian philosophy and wisdom, with a grand prize of Rp 10 million. CSIS' executive director, Hadi Susastro, announced on Thursday evening that the competition on strategy and international relations is open to university students and other young connoisseurs.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
State budget for 1996/1997 approved
State budget for 1996/1997 approved JAKARTA (JP): The Budgetary Commission of the House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday approved the government's budget plan for 1996/1997 without making any changes but with a strong appeal for the improvement of discipline in its implementation. The budget plan, to be implemented at the start of the new fiscal year in April, is scheduled to be formally approved by the House in a plenary meeting on Feb. 29.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Gurita tragedy and responsibility
Gurita tragedy and responsibility In his official report to the House, transportation minister Haryanto Dhanutirto said the Gurita ferry, which went down between Sabang and Banda Aceh, was not overloaded. The manifest listed 210 passengers, well within the limit of 220 passengers. However, further checking indicates that the Gurita was sailing with between 300 and 400 passengers, most of whom were not on the manifest.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian center offers disputes settlement
Indonesian center offers disputes settlement JAKARTA (JP): Companies with civil disputes can now turn to the newly-established Alternative Dispute Resolution Center (ADR) to settle their disputes. The chairman of the Indonesian ADR, I Nyoman Moena, said yesterday that in the near future companies with civil disputes will not have to go to court or even arbitration agencies. Instead, they will go to ADR centers. "It become a worldwide trend now.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Civil liability
Civil liability I refer to Peter A. Bell's article on the civil liability system published in The Jakarta Post, Feb. 10. Many public transportation accidents have taken place besides the Gurita ferry catastrophe. Other accidents to which civil liability rules apply are environmental pollution problems and food poisoning cases.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
RP's biggest enemy is political instability: Ramos
RP's biggest enemy is political instability: Ramos MANILA (AFP): The threat of political instability is the Philippines' "biggest enemy," President Fidel Ramos said here yesterday, citing recent grenade attacks in the capital's financial district. A resurgence in political instability could threaten the country's recovering economy, Ramos said in a live interview over radio station DZRH. "The biggest enemy of the country is not crime but political instability.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Foreign lawyers get shaky foothold in communist Vietnam
Foreign lawyers get shaky foothold in communist Vietnam HANOI (Reuter): Vietnam opened a door to foreign lawyers this week, granting a batch of firms branch office status, but kept a much bigger door firmly shut by barring them from advising clients on local law. Fourteen firms from Britain, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, the United States and France won licenses to open the country's first foreign law company branches, upgrading from representative office status.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Agliculture ministry suspends ruling on pesticide labeling
Agliculture ministry suspends ruling on pesticide labeling JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Agriculture has officially suspended the implementation of a ruling on pesticide labeling after sticker and pesticide producers failed to agree on an implementation system which would not burden farmers. The suspension was reinforced through Ministerial Decree No. 81/1996, which was issued and became effective on Feb. 13.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Foreign promises disrupting E. Timor stability
Foreign promises disrupting E. Timor stability JAKARTA (JP): Foreign campaigns and idle promises from abroad are disrupting stability in East Timor and its integration with Indonesia, international relations expert Jusuf Wanandi said. Relentless human rights campaigns abroad are not helping the situation in East Timor. In fact, they are hindering the peaceful development of the province, Jusuf said.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
China's ASEAN trade soars 41 percent in 1995
China's ASEAN trade soars 41 percent in 1995 BEIJING (AFP): Trade volume between China and the seven ASEAN nations soared 41 percent in 1995 and the "strong momentum" is expected to continue this year, Xinhua quoted an official as saying yesterday. Volume last year hit US$19.48 billion, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (MOFTEC) official Xie Ruixia said, noting that the rate of increase over 1994 was double that of China's overall trade.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Local TV stations come up trumps for Idul Fitri
Local TV stations come up trumps for Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): To welcome Lebaran this Feb. 20 and Feb. 21, the nation's six television stations are offering a variety of programs for TV audiences around the country. The state-owned TVRI as well as TPI, RCTI, SCTV, ANteve, and Indosiar, will present their best lineups of shows with social and religious themes for those spending the holidays at home with family.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Fears grow over health of Dutch hostage in Irian
Fears grow over health of Dutch hostage in Irian JAKARTA (JP): Fears are growing over the health of Martha Klein, a Dutch woman who is among the 13 people who have been held hostage by Irian Jaya separatist rebels since Jan. 8, with reports that she has caught malaria, the military said yesterday. Klein, an environmentalist with the UNESCO office in Jakarta, is also four months pregnant. Lt.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 16, 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 2,200 75 470,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 5,750 0 0 Anwar Sierad 1,725 50 301,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 1,600 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 2,450 100 629,500 Argo Pantes 1,800 0 0 Asahimas Flat 3,125 -25 5,642,000 Asiana IMI Indusrties...
Sat, 17 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.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Crude oil prices in Asia stable
Crude oil prices in Asia stable SINGAPORE (Reuter): Crude oil prices in Asia were stable amid thin trade ahead of the Chinese New Year and Moslem Idul Fitri celebrations here next week. Uncertainty over ongoing talks between the United Nations and Iraq continued to dampen trade. Cash April Brent was nationally pegged at US$17.10/17.20 a barrel. On SIMEX, it was trading around $17.12 against the IPE close at $17.15 previously.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m. (in English). * All Saints' Anglican Church (opposite The Aryaduta Jakarta), Jl. Arif Rahman Hakim No. 5, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. with Sunday School.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Saturday Maghrib 6.18 p.m. Sunday Imsak 4:31 a.m. Subuh 4.41 a.m.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Vehicle thieves apprehended
Vehicle thieves apprehended JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta police have arrested four people believed to belong to one of the city's most wanted gangs, and seized at least six stolen vehicles. West Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Hari Pribadi said yesterday that detectives are still looking for other stolen cars which had been sold to other parties. The four suspects were arrested at different places in West Jakarta yesterday, Hari told The Jakarta Post.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Major changes in city police
Major changes in city police JAKARTA (JP): A number of high-ranking city police officers and police precinct commanders will soon be replaced. City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Dibyo Widodo announced after a breaking of fast dinner at the police headquarters yesterday that he had received a decree about the changes. According to the decree, signed by National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman Astrosemitro, the head of the On-the-Alert city police, Col. Heniyoso, will be replaced by Col.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Crude oil reserves
Crude oil reserves Indonesia's precious reserves of crude oil are steadily diminishing as demand for oil-based fuel increase equally steadily and relentlessly. Expert opinion has it that in 10 to 15 years' time Indonesia will become a net importer of oil. Probably the greatest -- and most wasteful -- consumers of oil-based fuel are automotive vehicles of all shapes and sizes. What can be done to curtail this needless waste while at the same time reducing atmospheric pollution?
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Ninja Turtles 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Sports 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Sports (Continued) 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 Science Film: Camera on The Movie 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: West Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Hobby: Karya Inovatif 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Garuda Pancasila/Filler/Trailer 7:30 Information: Dian Rana 8:00 News: Lintasan Berita 8:05 Film: Hati...
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian hockey needs artificial-grass field
Indonesian hockey needs artificial-grass field JAKARTA (JP): Field hockey in Indonesia is missing one thing -- a good field. Primadi Tabarani of the Indonesian Field Hockey Association told The Jakarta Post that Indonesia desperately needs an artificial-grass field to develop the sport in Indonesia. The International Olympic Committee ruled out play on natural grass since the 1976 Games in Montreal.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Cop killer dies of cancer
Cop killer dies of cancer JAKARTA (JP): Teacher-turned murderer, Baskoni Wahab, 50, who just began his four-year jail term for killing a police officer, died in the Persahabatan Hospital in East Jakarta of lung cancer yesterday. City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. Iman Haryatna told The Jakarta Post last night that Baskoni, a senior high school teacher, died at 3:00 p.m. yesterday. "He apparently had been suffering from the disease for quite a long time," Iman said.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
English teachers
English teachers I want to make some comments on the two articles on English teaching in Indonesia by John Phillips. (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 8 and 9). Actually I had intended to write an article on the same subject for quite some time, but other activities have prevented me from doing so.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Floods hamper Idul Fitri exodus
Floods hamper Idul Fitri exodus PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Heavy rains on Wednesday and Thursday have caused the Cihaur and Cikawang rivers in Banyumas and Cilacap to overflow, flooding the road connecting the two regencies and hampering traffic. The water was, at some sections of the road, up to one meter deep. Cars and buses carrying Idul Fitri holiday makers from Jakarta and Bandung in West Java formed long lines along the road. The traffic came to a complete standstill at around 10 p.m.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt allows private ownership of telephones
Govt allows private ownership of telephones JAKARTA (JP): The government has introduced a new regulation to allow the public, including private firms and cooperatives, to install their own telecommunication cables. Director General of Post and Telecommunications Djakaria Purawidjaja announced on Thursday evening that under the new regulation, No. 22/DG/1995 dated Feb.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
JSX shares close 0.8 percent higher
JSX shares close 0.8 percent higher JAKARTA(JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) closed 0.8 percent higher yesterday, as local buyers anticipated a potential market rally for the week after the Idul Fitri holidays conclude next week. The JSX will be closed for a week starting Monday, when Moslems prepare to celebrate Idul Fitri on Feb. 20 and 21. The JSX composite index closed 4.76 points higher at 595.53 yesterday.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Two bodies floating on beach
Two bodies floating on beach NUSAKAMBANGAN, Central Java: Local fishermen on Thursday found the already decomposed bodies of Ngudiono, 45, and Muhammad Arsan, 12, floating off Nusakambangan beach. Atas Munandar who led the rescue team bringing the bodies to land said that Ngudiono was a fisherman who worked for Syaiful Anwar. On Sunday, he and two friends went fishing on Syaiful's boat. Bad weather overturned the boat. Ngudiono, who has epilepsy, went missing, while his two friends survived.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
New governor for Central Sulawesi
New governor for Central Sulawesi PALU, Central Sulawesi: Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M., on behalf of President Soeharto, yesterday installed Brig. Gen. (ret) H. Bandjela Paliudju as the governor of Central Sulawesi for 1996-2001. The 51-year-old Paliudju, who is also chairman of the Central Sulawesi branch of the ruling Golkar organization, replaced H. Abdul Azis Lamadjido, Antara reported.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
No final word on pay hike
No final word on pay hike JAKARTA (JP): The budget commission in the House of Representatives completed its debate on the government's proposed spending for the 1996/1997 year yesterday with no decisive word on the proposed increase of civil servants' salaries. The planned increase in the salaries of civil servants, including military personnel, is high on the agenda of this year's fiscal deliberation.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Employees told not to skip work next week
Employees told not to skip work next week JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja warned subordinates planning to skip work next Monday, Thursday and Friday that they will be punished severely. The governor said Feb. 19, Feb. 22 and Feb. 23 are not holidays even though they fall between holidays. He therefore expects all city officials to show up at their offices on these days. "I ask you to perform your daily duties as usual.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Suharto's plea fails to halt PDI enmity
Suharto's plea fails to halt PDI enmity SURABAYA (JP): The enmity dividing Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) leaders in East Java remained as bitter as ever yesterday despite President Soeharto's call for reconciliation. Sutjipto and Latief Pudjosakti both fiercely maintained their claim that they were the legitimate chief of the party's East Java chapter.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Tourism spots insured
Tourism spots insured BANDUNG: Tourists visiting the scenic mountains and waterfalls of West Java have less to worry about, should they have an accident, as the provincial government has decided to insure them. Deputy Governor HMA Sampurna said on Thursday that visitors to the numerous tourism sites in the province are now covered by an insurance scheme run by the government and state-owned PT AK Jasa Rahardja Putra insurance company.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Honesty and turst are a creditor's capital
Honesty and turst are a creditor's capital By Ati Nurbaeti JAKARTA (JP): When Amas Misbah first walked down alleys carrying kerosene stoves, he was embarrassed. At 21, he was the target of many women's merriment. "Hey, did your wife kick you out?" "Are you going camping somewhere?" What he was doing was being determined to learn from his uncle, who had a 20-year career of selling goods on credit. Mang (Uncle) Ade managed to have his own shop for a while and his sons now go to college.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
KL may amend law to allow aliens to sue royalty
KL may amend law to allow aliens to sue royalty KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia is ready to study the possibility of further amending the Federal Constitution concerning the right to sue members of the royal families in their personal capacity, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Artists strive to create Islamic songs for children
Artists strive to create Islamic songs for children By Rita A. Widiadana Memuji Allah Sayap Mengembang, terbang melayang Sambil bertasbih memuji Allah Burung-burung ciptaan Allah Semuanya memuji Allah Subhanallah... Subhanallah The birds spread their wings widely Flying high in the sky, they praise the Mighty God The birds that God created They all praise Him A.T.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Fertilizer prices to remain low and benefit farmers
Fertilizer prices to remain low and benefit farmers JAKARTA (JP): The government will increase fertilizer supplies and improve distribution system across the country to keep prices low and protect farmers from speculative traders, an official of the Ministry of Agriculture says. The secretary of the operation board of the ministry's Extension Service Agency, Syamsuddin Abbas, said that for this reason a new distribution system will be implemented starting this (1996/1997) planting season.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Palapa-C2 satellite to blast off in May
Palapa-C2 satellite to blast off in May JAKARTA (JP): With its first Palapa-C series satellite successfully put into orbit earlier this month, PT Satelindo is now preparing to launch its second satellite, the Palapa-C2, in May. "We have been informed that the Palapa-C2 will be launched either on May 7 or May 8," Satelindo's chief operating officer, Dietfried Kuhn, said on Thursday evening. The Palapa-C2 will be launched from French Guiana by the European-consortium Arianespace.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
Exposing prejudice for ingnorance
Exposing prejudice for ingnorance By John Phillips This is the second of two articles on cultural diversity and how it relates to conflict and unity in a country. YOGYAKARTA (JP): In the previous article I tenuously referred to ignorance as the root of hatred and prejudice and, by implication, that knowledge is the seed of unity in diversity. History illustrates that it is possible to maintain a separateness between diverse peoples even when they are living close to one another.
Sat, 17 Feb 1996, 00:00 WIB
The Idul Fitri impact
The Idul Fitri impact Several provincial officials have made an interesting point about the perennial flight of Jakartans from the capital around the time of Idul Fitri, when millions will journey back to their home towns in the provinces. Soetjipto, a regent in Tegal, Central Java, said last week that owners of roadside eating stalls in Jakarta and other major cities in West Java are expected to take more than Rp 3 billion (US$1.3 million) back to their villages during the holidays.