Archive: 7 March 1996
44 articles found
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Amex's guide to investors
Amex's guide to investors JAKARTA (JP): American Express Bank Ltd. (Amex) launched here a book entitled Pocket Guide to Economics for the Global Investor to provide an easy-to read, yet comprehensive guide to the economic process and policies driving markets.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Separatists exploiting religion: Feisal Tanjung
Separatists exploiting religion: Feisal Tanjung JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung warned yesterday that separatist groups in East Timor, Irian Jaya and Aceh are exploiting religious issues to further their agendas.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Asian economies in the global arena
Asian economies in the global arena The following article is an excerpt of a paper presented by Dr. Subroto at the first annual Asian-Pacific Chemical Industry Meeting on Feb. 27 in Singapore. This is the second of two articles.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Team to curb imports
Team to curb imports The establishment early this month of the Government Project Evaluation Team through President Soeharto's Decree No.19/1996 reaffirmed the government's concern about the widening current account deficit.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Kobatama to preserve players ruling
Kobatama to preserve players ruling JAKARTA (JP): The national basketball league, Kobatama, will kick off its third season next month with foreign players preserving their old roles.The league's administrator, Budi Rustanto, made sure yesterday that each of the 10 participating clubs will field two...
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Japan and RI's move to democracy
Japan and RI's move to democracyBy Arief Budiman SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): Japan is known as the economic animal of Asia. Its foreign policies are directed to smoothen Japanese foreign trade. Within the country the role of business has been so prominent that any government would fall if they...
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Unionists demand to be reinstated
Unionists demand to be reinstated JAKARTA (JP): Four union leaders from PT Berlina, a private plastic factory, are protesting their dismissal from the Tangerang-based factory.The leaders, identified as Lbt, Jns, Umr and Twd, were fired last July 12 for instigating strikes involving more than 500...
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Hiring of foreign consultants by city criticized
Hiring of foreign consultants by city criticized JAKARTA (JP): The decision to hire American consultants to improve the administration's public services has drawn strong criticism from several sources.Head of the Indonesian Consumers Protection Foundation, Tini Hadad, said yesterday that she doubts...
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Telkomsel appoints domestic dealers
Telkomsel appoints domestic dealers JAKARTA (JP): PT Telkomsel, a digital mobile cellular telecommunications operator, appointed yesterday 150 agents to support its marketing strategy in Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) business in the city.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Duta Pertiwi to issue straight bonds
Duta Pertiwi to issue straight bonds JAKARTA (JP): A publicly-listed property company, PT Duta Pertiwi, plans to issue straight bonds worth Rp 200 billion (US$86 million) in spite of the negative outlook facing the property sector in the debt market.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Amir Syarifudin becomes ABRI's new spokesman
Amir Syarifudin becomes ABRI's new spokesman JAKARTA (JP): Brig. Gen. Amir Syarifudin yesterday moved into his new office in the Armed Forces (ABRI) headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, as the military's top spokesman.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Waiting for action on levies
Waiting for action on levies Seven cabinet ministers spoke with members of the business community and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry last week. On the agenda was the question of levies and the burden they place on businesses and the economy.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
PON to use 44 venues
PON to use 44 venues JAKARTA (JP): The Organizing Committee of the 14th National Games are renovating 44 venues in time to be used in the quadrennial sporting festival.The city authorities will provide 18 venues, while the rest will be leased from various state institutions.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
'RCTI' reporter files complaint
'RCTI' reporter files complaint KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: A reporter of Jakarta-based RCTI television station said the Kendari police seized by force a film on which he had captured a land eviction on March 1.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
City will stop bertering for new facilities
City will stop bertering for new facilities JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will no longer use the barter system to develop new facilities, an official said yesterday.TB M. Rais, the deputy governor for economic and development affairs, said that it is no longer profitable to use the barter...
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Probe on fatal brawl
Probe on fatal brawl BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: South Lampung Regency Chief Sunardi said police are still investigating a brawl which broke out in Putih Doh village on Feb. 21, during Idul Fitri, which left four people dead and one seriously injured.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Predawn fire in North Jakarta kills seven
Predawn fire in North Jakarta kills seven JAKARTA (JP): Seven people, including three women, died in a predawn fire in the densely-populated Pejagalan subdistrict in Penjaringan, North Jakarta.All of the victims, aged between 17 and 52, were burned beyond recognition.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Courier held for fraud
Courier held for fraud JAKARTA (JP): The Menteng police precinct confirmed yesterday that it has detained a courier of the trading company PT Pan Inecda on suspicion of embezzling company funds.The police chief, Capt.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Experts advocate new approach to human resources
Experts advocate new approach to human resourcesBy Santi W.E. Soekanto UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): A leading scholar advocates an overhaul of the approach to national human resource development, proposing the use of newer concepts on intelligence and cultural value systems.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
World Rally championship adds new stages
World Rally championship adds new stages JAKARTA (JP): Four special stages will be added to the World Rally championship scheduled for May 10 in Medan, North Sumatra.The rally drivers will tackle the four stages, located around the Parapat regency south of the North Sumatra capital, on the second...
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
U.S. investment in Indonesia
U.S. investment in Indonesia I am writing in response to Soegih Arto's letter to the editor of March 6, 1996, and your response. In his remarks on RCTI, Ambassador Roy stated that the U.S. is the largest foreign investor in Indonesia if the oil, gas and financial sectors are included in the totals.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Thai PM to visit Myanmar
Thai PM to visit Myanmar BANGKOK (AFP): Prime Minister Banharn Silpa-archa will become the first Thai prime minister to visit Myanmar in 15 years when he leaves for a two-day official trip to Yangon on March 17, an official said yesterday.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Business dialogs start
Business dialogs start JAKARTA (JP): Dow Jones Asia Dialogues of Hong Kong began its Boardroom Briefings and Senior Executive Interchange Series here yesterday, bringing in Harvard Business School teacher Michael E. Porter to participate in a live discussion on competitive strategy.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Bintang's witness flown in from Germany
Bintang's witness flown in from Germany JAKARTA (JP): A witness flown in from Germany to testify for Sri Bintang Pamungkas denied in court yesterday that the outspoken politician called Sukarno and Soeharto "dictators.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Developers told to set up swimming clubs
Developers told to set up swimming clubs JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Swimming Federation asked yesterday that real estate developers to set up swimming clubs in their complexes to help the federation groom juniors.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Trade surplus plunges
Trade surplus plunges JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's trade surplus fell by 41 percent to US$4.75 billion in 1995 from $8.07 billion in the previous year despite a strong rebound last December, Minister of Information Harmoko announced here yesterday.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Political prisoner still hopes for clemency
Political prisoner still hopes for clemency JAKARTA (JP): An Army officer who is serving a life term for his part in the coup attempt against president Sukarno in 1965 said yesterday he still hopes the government considers granting him clemency.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Govt ignoring Irian Jaya's religious leaders
Govt ignoring Irian Jaya's religious leaders JAKARTA (JP): The big sin the government committed in developing the dominantly Christian Irian Jaya was overlooking local religious leaders, according to a native Irian academic.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Lessons learned
Lessons learned As an American businessman who loves Indonesia, I read with great interest Mochtar Buchori's attempt to interpret for Indonesian readers what is happening in the U.S. Republican Presidential primary elections. I agree with his premise: "CNN coverage...
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Four held over armed robbery
Four held over armed robbery ARGAMAKMUR, Bengkulu: Police have arrested four men suspected of taking part in an armed robbery in a house in Ipuh village last week, Antara reported yesterday.A fifth suspect, who is believed to have most of loot consisting of Rp 900,000 (US$390) in cash and 15 grams...
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
China names veterans for play-off duel against RI
China names veterans for play-off duel against RI JAKARTA (JP): China has named its regular backbone players for a Davis Cup Asia Oceania Zone play-off duel against Indonesia here next month.The Chinese Tennis Association said in a letter to its Indonesian counterpart on Tuesday that Asian champion...
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 6, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 800 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,375 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,975 -50 104,500 Aneka Kimia...
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Ultraman 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Talks 3:30 TV Series: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 TV Series: Harapan Nan Sirna (continued) 4:30 Education: Bina Pramuka 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Arabic Lessons: Tetangga Dekat II...
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Traffic victims compensated
Traffic victims compensated JAKARTA (JP): The state-run insurance company, PT Jasa Raharja, has paid Rp 49 million in compensation to the families of traffic accident victims injured during the recent Idul Fitri holiday.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Pedestrians feel unsafe
Pedestrians feel unsafe JAKARTA (JP): Many pedestrians no longer feel safe in the capital as a large number of pedestrian thoroughfares are being used as parking lots or business sites, a city councilor says.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Bhutto on family, education and women
Bhutto on family, education and women In conjunction with Pakistani Prime Minister Mohtrama Benazir Bhutto's visit to Indonesia today, The Jakarta Post reprints the following interview by Femina's correspondent in Islamabad, LM Gamieme.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
It's business as usual at Legal Aid Foundation as staff fights
It's business as usual at Legal Aid Foundation as staff fights JAKARTA (JP): Senior staff at the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), from both Jakarta and the regions, joined forces yesterday to denounce the election of Bambang Widjojanto as the new chairman of the executive board.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Government won't negotiate with Irian rebels
Government won't negotiate with Irian rebels JAKARTA (JP): The government reiterated yesterday that it will not negotiate with the Irian Jaya rebels who have been holding 12 people hostage, including six Europeans, since Jan. 8.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Greater Indonesian-Pakistani economic cooperation likely
Greater Indonesian-Pakistani economic cooperation likelyBy Salman Farooqi Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's visit to Indonesia is taking place at a time when bilateral relations between the two brotherly Moslem countries are to be weighed in the context of the new wave of globalization of...
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Branta Mulia, Teijin to make tire yarn
Branta Mulia, Teijin to make tire yarn JAKARTA (JP): PT Branta Mulia has set up a joint venture with Teijin Limited of Japan to produce the latest polyester tire yarn called High Modulus Low Shrinkage.The Indonesian company announced yesterday that the joint venture, called PT Branta Mulia Teijin...
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Scholarships for poor children
Scholarships for poor children JAKARTA (JP): A foundation that arranges scholarships for the poor received Rp 7.5 million from fast food restaurants and the Coca Cola soft drink company.The foundation, Yayasan Pembinaan dan Asuhan Bunda, is chaired by noted social worker Johana Nasution.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Bimantara to become second national car manufacturer
Bimantara to become second national car manufacturer JAKARTA (JP): Another son of President Soeharto is negotiating a cooperation deal with a South Korean company to become Indonesia's second national car manufacturer and thereby gain valuable tax exemptions.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Development in Puncak
Development in Puncak We developers of the Puncak-Cipanas area, West Java, would like to express our full support of President Soeharto's instruction to the effect that the Bogor-Puncak-Cianjur environment should be preserved. Development of this area must comply with the area's master plan.
Thu, 07 Mar 1996
Astra wins first slot in 10 top firms
Astra wins first slot in 10 top firms JAKARTA (JP): The Hong Kong-based Far Eastern Economic Review yesterday presented awards here to Indonesia's 10 top companies, which have been assessed according to its annual leadership survey, called Review 200.