Archive: 29 March 1996
55 articles found
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI to establish agency to raise labor exports
RI to establish agency to raise labor exports JAKARTA (JP): The meeting of labor exporters ended here yesterday recommending the establishment of an independent agency to promote the business and to better protect Indonesian workers abroad. The meeting also decided that the agency should be manned by representatives of the labor export companies, manpower experts, banks, government officials as well as the receiving countries.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Ciputra prepares new leisure park
Ciputra prepares new leisure park JAKARTA (JP): Within the next 10 years Jakarta will have one of the largest integrated leisure parks in Asia located in Ancol Dreamland, North Jakarta. Prominent businessman Ciputra, who is developing the area in the northern part of Jakarta through his company PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol, said yesterday that new tourist facilities are being planned for Ancol Dreamland.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Is ABRI losing its sight of history?
Is ABRI losing its sight of history? Reactions to the startling remarks made by the Army Chief Gen. Hartono recently that every member of the Armed Forces is a supporter of Golkar have continued unabated. Political scientist J. Soedjati Djiwandono argues that the Armed Forces may have lost sight of history. JAKARTA (JP): Certain points need to be highlighted in the current debate on the appropriate link or relationship between the Armed Forces (ABRI) and the functional group Golkar.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Activist rebuffs NGO's alleged role in Irian riots
Activist rebuffs NGO's alleged role in Irian riots SURABAYA (JP): The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation challenged the military's allegation that the recent spate of rioting in Irian Jaya was the handiwork of a Jakarta non-governmental organization. "The accusation is unfounded," foundation chief Bambang Widjojanto, who worked in Irian Jaya for seven years, said here on Wednesday.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Dangerous lane
Dangerous lane From Neraca I would like to warn users of the slow lane on Jl. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta, particularly when traffic is quiet. Last Sunday afternoon two young men stopped the bus I was on and in angry tone asked the conductor for money, threatening him with a weapon. Knowing this, some passengers alerted the driver to speed up. It was said that such incidents often happen on that section of the road. May this serve as a warning to drivers using the road.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Foreign teachers at private English language schools
Foreign teachers at private English language schools By Robert Shepherd JAKARTA (JP): In his recent articles on the business of English language training in Indonesia, John Phillips raises a number of interesting questions. He rightfully laments the lack of quality instruction in many private English language schools, especially in regard to the use and misuse of so-called "foreign experts".
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Timor car may cost government US$900 million
Timor car may cost government US$900 million JAKARTA (JP): The government will lose at least Rp 2.1 trillion (US$900 million) in revenues during the next three years from its granting of tax and tariff breaks to PT Timor Putra Nasional, according to the Association of the Indonesian Automotive Industry. The association's secretary general, F.
Fri, 29 Mar 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: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday, Sunday from 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Los Paraguas Vocal Group, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Microsoft expands marketing
Microsoft expands marketing JAKARTA (JP): Microsoft Indonesia is expanding its marketing wings in the country by assigning PT Sistech Kharisma as the second distributor of Microsoft products here. Andy B.T. Khoo of Microsoft Indonesia said yesterday that the appointment of the new distributor is to support Microsoft's efforts to tap the domestic computer software market, which is still marred by allegedly rampant copyright violations.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Deworming campaign to be launched
Deworming campaign to be launched BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: A total of 196,000 undernourished primary school students in poor villages here will be included in a deworming campaign launched by the local administrations, Antara reported. Head of the Lampung office of the Ministry of Education and Culture Sri Wardani said the students will be given anti-worm medication as well as extra meals to improve their health. The students are spread over 635 villages in several regencies.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt plans to cut paper import duty
Govt plans to cut paper import duty CIKARANG, West Java (JP): The government may lower duties on the importation of industrial paper and gypsum, which are used to manufacture building materials such as plasterboard, a senior official said yesterday. "We may be able to reduce the import duties from the current level of about 15 percent to between zero and five percent," Director General of Agricultural and Forestry Industries Sujata said at the inaugural ceremony of a plasterboard factory.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Thiry joins Ford team
Thiry joins Ford team LONDON (Reuter): Belgian Bruno Thiry was named yesterday as number two driver in the Ford Repsol team led by Carlos Sainz for six of the eight remaining races of the world rally championship season. Thiry will take part in the Acropolis, Argentina, 100 Lakes, Australia, San Remo and Catalunya rallies. The second Ford Repsol Escort will be driven by Swede Stig Blomqvist in Kenya's Safari Rally and Briton Gwyndaf Evans in the Indonesia event.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Quake victims still homeless
Quake victims still homeless JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: A total of 2,023 families victims of the earthquake and tidal waves in Biak Numfor regency last month are still homeless, Antara reported yesterday. The agency reported that many people are still living in makeshift tents built by local rescue workers. Coordinator of the rescue team Col. Marlyn Nainggolan said here yesterday that efforts are being made to give the quake victims a new home.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Newcrest finds gold
Newcrest finds gold SYDNEY (Reuter): Newcrest Mining Ltd said yesterday that drilling at its Gosowong gold find in Indonesia had confirmed an inferred resource at the site. Newcrest said the prospect, located in an area where gold mineralization was previous unknown, had now been tested by over 100 diamond drill holes and contains over 350 metres of the exposed strike length.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Environmentalists launch campaign to save reefs
Environmentalists launch campaign to save reefs JAKARTA (JP): Environmentalists have launched a year-long campaign to save Indonesia's endangered coral reefs. The United States-based Nature Conservancy, the Pusaka Alam Foundation and the Wallacea Development Institute began the "Save Our Coral Reefs" campaign on Wednesday to raise public awareness about the ongoing degradation of coral reefs.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Canada-Medan forum
Canada-Medan forum JAKARTA (JP): The Canadian Embassy in cooperation with the Indonesia-Canada Chamber of Commerce will host a Canada-Sumatra Business Marketplace on April 3 in the North Sumatra capital of Medan. The Canadian embassy announced yesterday that the Canada- Sumatra Business Marketplace will bring together Canadian private sector representatives and Sumatran counterparts for an examination of business opportunities in the island.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bogor market burns, destroying 600 kiosks
Bogor market burns, destroying 600 kiosks BOGOR (JP): A big fire destroyed the three-story Pasar Kebon Kembang market in Bogor, West Java, yesterday, destroying the sites of more than 1,000 traders. No fatalities were reported. Eyewitnesses said the fire started at about 5:00 a.m in Block B on the third floor. The fire soon spread to other blocks on the third floor. Bogor Police Chief Lt. Col. MA Zainal Abidin said an intensive investigation was underway.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI gets loan from ADB
RI gets loan from ADB MANILA (Reuter): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said yesterday it had approved an US$80 million loan for Indonesia to strengthen its technological capabilities in industrial research. "The project is designed to upgrade the quality of industrial products in the country's key economic sectors," the ADB said in a statement. The funds will be spent to bolster research in the textile, ceramics, metals, machinery, leather, handicrafts, and marine industries.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Manila rushes aid to victims of mining firm leak
Manila rushes aid to victims of mining firm leak MANILA (Reuter): Helicopters yesterday ferried food and medicine to hundreds of families isolated by torrents of copper mill waste which leaked into a river on the central Philippine island of Marinduque. As residents demanded compensation and angry lawmakers called for an inquiry, a spokesman for Marcopper Mining Corp, 40 percent owned by Canada's Placer Dome, said the company would not turn away from its responsibilities.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Fidel Ramos signs laws to pry open RP economy
Fidel Ramos signs laws to pry open RP economy MANILA (Reuter): President Fidel Ramos signed a clutch of laws yesterday aimed at further prying open the Philippine economy despite warnings by a leftist group which said it would vigorously oppose the measures. Ramos signed laws deregulating the oil industry, abolishing quantity restrictions on agricultural imports, and changes to make the foreign investment act more attractive to investors. "The signals are clear.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Law gives rise to need for liability insurance
Law gives rise to need for liability insurance JAKARTA (JP): Enactment of the new law on limited liability companies represents an opportunity for companies offering liability insurance services, says a local insurance executive. Chairman of the Indonesian Insurance Council Munir Sjamsoeddin said yesterday that directors and officers of publicly-listed firms now will be able to seek protection against potential litigation. Under Law No.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Sports funds
Sports funds From Bisnis Indonesia Waves of deregulation measures are now hitting the sports world. So inviting the private sector to support the SEA Games 1997 is timely. As a consequence I would like to suggest to the would-be committee to study the success stories of other countries that have involved private companies in sporting events of world standard.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians not comfortable living in flats
Indonesians not comfortable living in flats JAKARTA (JP): Psychological hurdles are still the main reason why Indonesians are reluctant to live in apartments, Yan Mogi of the Indonesian Real Estate Association says. "Next to the high cost, what people commonly ask is: 'where is the land that I bought?'" Yan told reporters at this office yesterday.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
IFC-Dharmala loan deal
IFC-Dharmala loan deal JAKARTA (JP): The International Finance Corporation (IFC), an affiliate of the World Bank, has signed an agreement to provide a medium-term loan of US$50 million to PT BBL Dharmala Finance of Indonesia. The company said yesterday in a statement that Dharmala finance will use the loan to finance leases to more than 200 small and medium enterprises in Indonesia.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Jasa Raharja compensates Kramatdjati bus victims
Jasa Raharja compensates Kramatdjati bus victims JAKARTA (JP): PT Jasa Raharja, the state-owned insurance company, yesterday compensated six beneficiaries of the eleven Jakarta residents who died in last Saturday's toll road bus tragedy. "It wasn't our intention to convert the value of lives lost into money, but this is the only support we can offer," Muhadjir Amir, head of the Jakarta branch of Jasa Raharja, told victims' relatives.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Andrian, Donny battle for second singles
Andrian, Donny battle for second singles JAKARTA (JP): Suwandi will undoubtedly be back in the upcoming Davis Cup Asia Oceania playoff match against China, but coach Deddy Prasetyo will have to take more time out before naming the second singles player. Deddy failed to give even a rough indication of his second singles candidate after watching Andrian Raturandang and Donny Susetyo play their respective simulation matches on Wednesday.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Abolishment of 'bemo'
Abolishment of 'bemo' From Neraca I usually use a bemo (three-wheeled motorized vehicle) to transport merchandise to Pasar Minggu market. With the government's plan to abolish the bemo, which is a cheap means of transport, I regard it as a blow to my small business. Bemo can transport many items and is safe for passengers because you don't have to board or alight in a hurry. Becak and bajaj also benefit my small business. They are available any time of day, even in the wee hours.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Sri Bintang Pamungkas rubbishes prosecutor's evidence
Sri Bintang Pamungkas rubbishes prosecutor's evidence JAKARTA (JP): Outspoken politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas has asked the Central Jakarta district court to free him of all charges because the public prosecutors had failed to prove him guilty of slandering President Soeharto. Sri Bintang, a former member of the House of Representatives, told the panel of judges on Wednesday that the chief of the team of prosecutors, P. Sitinjak, had not used the original recording of his speech.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Woman arrested with Rp1.8b of Ecstasy pills
Woman arrested with Rp1.8b of Ecstasy pills JAKARTA (JP): A joint team of Customs and Excise office personnel and police arrested a 20-year-old woman at Soekarno- Hatta International Airport here for possession of around 9,000 "Ecstasy" pills. The local woman, identified only as ELW, was arrested at about 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday after the joint team found the pills, worth around Rp 1.8 billion (over US$800,000) on the black market here, in three plastic bags.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Reducing air pollution in Jakarta
Reducing air pollution in Jakarta Serious attention must be paid to the problem of air in pollution in Jakarta. A study published by the United Nations Development Program at the end of last year indicates that air pollution in the Indonesian capital now ranks third in the world after Mexico City and Bangkok. This pollution gravely endangers the general health of people and causes great losses.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
City steps up supervision of 20 public establishments
City steps up supervision of 20 public establishments JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is stepping up the supervision of 20 public establishments throughout Jakarta, an official says. The head of the city public order office, Kuseini Budiantoro, said yesterday that the establishments are prone to infractions such as drug trafficking.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indorama's profits up 93 percent
Indorama's profits up 93 percent JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed PT Indorama Synthetics posted a 93 percent increase in its net profits to Rp 120 billion (US$53.3 million) in 1995 based on an unaudited report, said a company executive. "A sharp increase in the prices of polyester products on the international market boosted our exports by 164 percent to Rp 385 billion," Indorama's president, Vinod Laroya, announced yesterday.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Incumbent chief of cycling body likely to be re-elected
Incumbent chief of cycling body likely to be re-elected JAKARTA (JP): Incumbent chairman of the Indonesian Cycling Association Harry Sapto is most likely to be reelected for the post at the association's national congress in Bali this weekend. Harry virtually remains the sole candidate for the association's top job because the other candidate, Soebronto Laras, declined his nomination to lead the association.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Garuda launches NZ tour packages
Garuda launches NZ tour packages JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned air carrier Garuda Indonesia launched new tour packages to New Zealand yesterday, the fifth round of packages introduced since last year to increase the load factor on its international routes. The carrier last year launched four tour packages to Hong Kong, Singapore, Perth (Australia) and Honolulu-Los Angeles (the United States) to attract more passengers. Garuda's general manager for Jakarta, Iwan H.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Manila to probe gun smuggling
Manila to probe gun smuggling MANILA (AFP): The Philippine police are to cooperate with their Japanese counterparts in a probe into the smuggling of Filipino-made handguns into Japan, an official said yesterday. The Firearms and Explosives Division chief, Senior Superintendent Marcelo Navarro, told reporters Japanese police have tagged the Philippines as the third largest source of guns for the yakuza, Japan's organized crime syndicates, next to the United States and China.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
BASF Awards for local musicians
BASF Awards for local musicians JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of local musicians have been nominated for BASF Awards, which will be presented at the Jakarta Hilton International Hotel's Golden Ballroom on April 18. The BASF awards are given annually to promote local music. At the coming ceremony, BASF has nominated more than a dozen musicians in various categories.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Saudi Arabia envoy upset at haj reports
Saudi Arabia envoy upset at haj reports JAKARTA (JP): Saudi Arabian Ambassador Abdullah Abdul Rahman Alim has said he was upset over news reports which appeared to have blamed the embassy for the glitches in the ongoing haj operation. "I was very angry reading the news reports," he told reporters yesterday after handing the final 60,000 visas for the 195,000 Indonesian pilgrims to Indonesian officials.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Eight die in flash floods
Eight die in flash floods LAHAT, South Sumatra: Eight people have been found dead and 18 others are missing after flash floods hit Galang and Tanjung Agung villages in the Ulu Musi district Wednesday night, Antara reported. The overflowing of the Betung River after hours of rain has also destroyed 133 buildings, the agency reported. The Lahat administration has set up rescue teams and monitoring posts at the two villages. The district's population is around 32,500.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Local workers can compete abroad: Kosgoro
Local workers can compete abroad: Kosgoro JAKARTA (JP): Kosgoro, an influential cooperative affiliated to the ruling Golkar party, says Indonesian workers have the skills to fight for employment abroad. Setya Novanto, who heads Kosgoro's business division, said he believes Indonesian workers can match foreign competitors in terms of quality. "The top priority should go to provision of vocational skills to our workers needed by importing countries," he said.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
AT&T's cabling system
AT&T's cabling system JAKARTA (JP): Lucent Technologies Bell Labs Innovations, an affiliate of the telecommunications giant American Telephone and Telegraph Co. (AT&T) of the United States, introduced here yesterday an integrated cabling system for building.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Anton to join Rossy in Atlanta
Anton to join Rossy in Atlanta JAKARTA (Agencies): Anton Suseno won Indonesia a second Olympic table tennis berth in the Asia zone qualifying tournament in Chiba, Japan yesterday. Anton rallied to beat Chiang Peng-lung of Taiwan 13-21, 27-25, 21-12, 12-21, 21-16 to finish as the best player from the Southeast Asian zone. The loss snapped Chiang's five-match unbeaten run in the playoff for 9th to 16th places, but it could not deny him a passage to the Atlanta Olympics.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Shuttlers set for Thomas and Uber Cup simulation games
Shuttlers set for Thomas and Uber Cup simulation games JAKARTA (JP): Thomas Cup is about two months away, but this morning world champion Hariyanto Arbi and Alan Budikusuma will battle it out in practice matches at Cipayung, East Jakarta. The same applies to the country's Uber Cuppers. Also this morning, in the same venue, badminton queen Susi Susanti will fight it out. Her opponent will be Kristin Yunita.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Young girl sentenced to 64 days in jail for theft
Young girl sentenced to 64 days in jail for theft JAKARTA (JP): The district court in Yogyakarta yesterday sentenced a fatherless 14-year old girl to 64 days in prison for theft, a press report said. The Bandung resident, whose name was not released, was found guilty of stealing with an accomplice, still at large, while they were on holiday in Yogyakarta on Jan. 20.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Autonomy not risky: Soeharto
Autonomy not risky: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday brushed aside fears that greater autonomy for regencies will lead to the disintegration of the nation. "Granting wider autonomy to the regencies won't risk national disintegration or even create tendencies towards autocracy," Soeharto told a gathering of Indonesia's 27 governors.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
HMI to start palm oil plantations
HMI to start palm oil plantations JAKARTA (JP): PT Himpurna Mitra International (HMI) and Lumivest Resources of Malaysia will establish oil palm plantations on 11,900 hectares of land in West Sumatra, where production is expected to begin in the year 2000. "The plantation project will need an investment of US$50 million," HMI's president, Edward A.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 28, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 900 0 2,500 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,375 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,675 -75 1,236,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 3,600 100 29,500 Anwar Sierad 2,225 0 191,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,300 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 2,900 100 464,500 Argo Pantes 2,525 250 356,500 Asahimas Flat 3,025 -25 430,000...
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Seoul announces another record trade deficit
Seoul announces another record trade deficit SEOUL (Reuter): South Korea yesterday announced a record current account deficit for the second consecutive month but officials said the numbers did not shake their confidence in the economy. Other economic data released yesterday, including low inflation numbers, indicated South Korea was still on track for a soft landing.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Lee seeks libel damages
Lee seeks libel damages SINGAPORE (Reuter): A lawyer for Lee Kuan Yew urged a Singapore court yesterday to award libel damages "substantially in excess of" US$213,000 from an American professor for defaming him in an article. High Court Justice S. Rajendran said he needed time to think it over and would announce a decision at a later date. Lawyer Tan Kok Quan told the court a 1994 newspaper article by Christopher Lingle was "vicious and malicious".
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
The Listening Post
The Listening Post * "Millions, billions, trillions..." are written, and read, in several alternate styles. We live in a world of inflation: I write home to my parents and tell them I'm a multimillionaire in Indonesia! All you have to do is make the equivalent of US$865 a month to qualify, I hasten to add. This is really nothing special, as recently graduated Indonesian college graduates can often make as much (especially in high-demand areas like engineering or financial services).
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Civil servants' salaries
Civil servants' salaries From Republika There have been many suggestions about raising civil servants' salaries. However, some argue that an increase will only trigger inflation. Also, the House of Representatives' idea to cut the number of civil servants by 1.5 million is understandable. With the cut bureaucratic procedures can then be simplified. The government should consider giving civil servants allowances in the form of nine basic commodities.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Rule on bus emergency exits not enforced
Rule on bus emergency exits not enforced JAKARTA (JP): Managements of inter-city buses say they have either no knowledge of a rule that states all buses must have emergency exits, or do not follow it. "We have never heard of the rule," a staff member of the Kramatdjati bus company, who requested anonymity, said yesterday. "Our buses have always passed vehicle tests although we don't have emergency exits," said Krisna Hidayat of another bus company, Hiba Utama.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Overpass
Overpass Correction: The selection of the South Korean Hanbo General Contractor for the Grogol overpass project was decided by the Indonesian government after the company passed the International Competitive Bidding as required by the provider of the project's loan, the Japan-based Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund (OECF). Therefore our report on March 27 that the contractor was selected based on strong recommendation from the OECF is completely incorrect. We apologize. -- Editor
Fri, 29 Mar 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, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Independent poll watchdog criticized for passivity
Independent poll watchdog criticized for passivity JAKARTA (JP): Scholars and political observers have criticized the passivity of the newly-established general election watchdog and urged it to come out with more concrete programs. Speakers at a seminar yesterday said that the Independent Election Monitoring Committee should operate in rural areas where electoral supervision is poor. The seminar was sponsored by an organization called the Institute of Information Flow Studies.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Manhattan Transfer in town
Manhattan Transfer in town JAKARTA (JP): American vocal group the Manhattan Transfer will hold a concert at the Jakarta Hilton International Hotel's Golden Ballroom on April 3. The concert, sponsored by Buena Produktama, is to promote the group's newest album Tonin. The group of four vocalists -- Cheryl Bentyne, Tim Hauser, Alan Paul and Janis Siegel-- is best known for its acapella arrangements.