Archive: 11 March 1996
34 articles found
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Bulog's ships hit by port delays
Bulog's ships hit by port delays JAKARTA (JP): At least 29 cargo vessels carrying imported foodstuff ordered by the National Logistics Agency (Bulog), much of it perishable, were waiting to be berthed at ports in Jakarta, Medan and Surabaya over the weekend.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Train safety
Train safetyFrom KompasWe still witness groups of youngsters throwing stones at passing trains. A friend of mine has told me about his unpleasant experiences with these youngsters during the daytime. There is no guarantee that a train can pass through Jakarta safely.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
PT Jasindo agrees to compensate Satelindo
PT Jasindo agrees to compensate Satelindo JAKARTA (JP): PT Jasindo, the state company which insured Indonesia's Palapa-C1 communication satellite, says it is prepared to pay out PT Satelindo, the owner, due to the malfunctioning of four transponders in the satellite.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Cambodians make more calls
Cambodians make more calls JAKARTA (JP): Cambodians are making phone calls at twice the number they were a year ago, according PT Indosat, the Indonesian state-owned company which has a stake in some of the current telephone projects in Cambodia.Indosat spokesman J.B.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Bearish mood haunts Jakarta Stock Exchange
Bearish mood haunts Jakarta Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The government's controversial ruling on the car industry is believed to be the prime cause behind massive selling pressure in the Jakarta Stock Exchange last week.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Bribes rampant at Cipinang jail, but chief denies it
Bribes rampant at Cipinang jail, but chief denies it JAKARTA (JP): The Cipinang penitentiary in East Jakarta has long been notorious for its corrupt wardens who demand bribes from those who want to visit their jailed relatives or friends. The head of the penitentiary, Mintardjo, denies it.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
YLBHI members likely to reconcile soon
YLBHI members likely to reconcile soon SEMARANG (JP): A noted legal observer predicted yesterday that the conflicting camps in the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) will make peace in the near future."They know a prolonged crisis will make the people withdraw their support for the foundation.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
New Order government needs revitalization
New Order government needs revitalizationBy Anwar Nasution HELSINKI (JP): No one can deny that the 30-year-old New Order government has managed to modernize and expand the productive base of the national economy.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Fifteen papers face penalty
Fifteen papers face penalty MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) threatened Saturday to take punitive actions against 15 print media for various regulation breaches.PWI chief Sofjan Lubis said the organization will act against the media on the recommendation of the...
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
New alliances an outgrowth of injustices
New alliances an outgrowth of injustices JAKARTA (JP): The emergence of new alliances and organizations over the past year stems from perceived legal uncertainties and injustices, Sofyan Wanandi said over the weekend.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
What to do amid the dizzying changes in the PC world
What to do amid the dizzying changes in the PC worldBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Life in the personal computer world is getting more dizzying every day. The rate of change is fantastic.Just a year ago, for instance, we looked at the VESA Local Bus (VL-Bus) standard in awe.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Kids must be taught to compete in school
Kids must be taught to compete in school JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro says children should be taught to compete in school as early as possible.Teachers and parents should try to instill a competitive spirit in children to prepare them for their future,...
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
A time for reflection
A time for reflection Without much fanfare Indonesia today commemorates the 30th anniversary of the transfer of a special authority by president Sukarno to Lieutenant General Soeharto, his minister/army commander and subsequent successor.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
KNPI supports Soeharto with calls for change
KNPI supports Soeharto with calls for change SURABAYA (JP): The National Youth Committee (KNPI), which is comprised of youth organizations affiliated with the ruling Golkar party, renominated Soeharto on Saturday but remains critical of his 30-year-old administration.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Golkar says no to idea of poll watchdog
Golkar says no to idea of poll watchdog JAKARTA (JP): A plan by political activists to set up an independent election monitoring committee has met strong opposition from the ruling political organization, Golkar.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Survival of New Order economics
Survival of New Order economicsBy Mohammad Sadli JAKARTA (JP): March 11, 1966, is one of the auspicious days Indonesia commemorates, in this case the passing of an old regime and the advent of a new one, often called the New Order and associated with President Soeharto.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Authorities to deport six foreigners soon
Authorities to deport six foreigners soon JAKARTA (JP): Immigration authorities will soon deport six foreigners, all of whom female, who were arrested in an operation against illegal aliens in West Jakarta over the weekend.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
RI a potential dumping site for CFC products
RI a potential dumping site for CFC products BANDUNG (JP): The government has warned Indonesian manufacturers not to be tempted by foreign countries offering bargain prices for Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), a substance widely used in air conditioning systems and cosmetics.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Non-paying pilgrims
Non-paying pilgrimsFrom Suara KaryaSeveral newspapers have run reports on non-paying pilgrims from a certain government institution. Such people are nicknamed haji abidin meaning "people who perform a pilgrimage and become a haj at the expense of the government.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Rainstorm sweeps many houses
Rainstorm sweeps many houses PURWOKERTO, Central Java: A rainstorm swept through this regency over the weekend, damaging several hundred buildings and leaving 20 people homeless.No casualties were reported in the disaster, Antara reported yesterday.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Cristian Pena wins Matoa Golf Invitaiton
Cristian Pena wins Matoa Golf Invitaiton JAKARTA (JP): A birdie in Saturday's playoff helped Christian Pena of the United States hold off Canadian rival Rick Todd for a win at the Matoa National Invitation '96.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Commercial banks can promote equity investment
Commercial banks can promote equity investment JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's commercial banks can help inject badly needed blood into the local capital markets by promoting equity investment to their customers, a banking analyst says.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
City to pull permits of taxis found to be cheating public
City to pull permits of taxis found to be cheating public JAKARTA (JP): The City Land Traffic Control Agency will revoke the operation permits of taxis found not using meters or using doctored ones.The head of the agency, JP Sepang said on Friday night that the permits of all taxis violating the...
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Thailand to host defense seminars
Thailand to host defense seminars BANGKOK (Reuter): Thailand's military said yesterday it will host two international defense seminars from March 15-24 where a host of security issues, including current tensions between China and Taiwan, will be discussed.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
UI needs additional funds for educational activities
UI needs additional funds for educational activities JAKARTA (JP): University of Indonesia's rector, M.K. Tadjudin, has asked for financial support from students' parents, donors, and former students because the money from the government to fund its educational activities is inadequate.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
HK to loose trade if China's MFN is revoked
HK to loose trade if China's MFN is revoked HONG KONG (AFP): Hong Kong may suffer direct economic losses up to HK$234 billion (US$30 billion) if the United States fails to renew China's most-favored-nation (MFN) trading status this year, a government official said Saturday.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
The existence of the Supersemar remains in doubt
The existence of the Supersemar remains in doubt Thirty years ago, on March 11th l966, Indonesia entered a new era. The old regime collapsed and the new one emerged. The "tool" which totally changed the country's history was a piece of paper called the Supersemar, the March 11 Letter of Order...
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Mahathir officially launches Proton Car in Vietnam
Mahathir officially launches Proton Car in Vietnam HANOI (AFP): Malaysia's Proton car was officially launched in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday at a ceremony attended by visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad at the end of a three- day visit to promote economic relations with Vietnam.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Morgue employee dies
Morgue employee dies JAKARTA (JP): Cipto Mangunkusumo general hospital is mourning one of its morgue employees who was hit and killed by an Army car on Saturday morning.Eddy Pratiknyo, an officer of the hospital, said that the accident happened on Jl.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
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.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Achievements and dilemmas of RI economy
Achievements and dilemmas of RI economyBy Didik J. Rachbini JAKARTA (JP): In the past few decades Indonesia's economy has grown quickly, with rapidly changing economic indicators. Agriculture, industry and trade have developed fast, followed by a significant transformation which reduced the portion...
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Garment factories go bankrupt
Garment factories go bankrupt JAKARTA (JP): Nine garment companies have gone bankrupt within the last three months, according to data from the Jakarta All- Indonesia Worker's Union."This is the worst period in our history, showing the bad garment business this year" said Franky Tan over the weekend.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Dieng residents stay alert
Dieng residents stay alert BANDUNG, West Java: The Volcanology Directorate is asking people living around the Dieng plateau in Central Java to stay alert for the possible spread of toxic volcanic gases following tremors last week.Director of Volcanology Wimpy S.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Immature political elite slows reforms
Immature political elite slows reforms Conflict-ridden leadership, like that which can be seen in the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation, is a common phenomenon in Indonesia. Amir Santoso takes a look at the issue.