Archive: 25 April 1996
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Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Ujungpandang students in fare-rise unrest
Ujungpandang students in fare-rise unrest UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Several thousand students took to the streets in protest against a transport fare hike and clashed with police here yesterday.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Alleged tax evaders say they have paid government
Alleged tax evaders say they have paid government JAKARTA (JP): Several purchasers of fictitious value-added tax invoices have told a court that they had compensated the state's losses."I have deposited compensation according to the amount I was told I owe the government soon after the VAT invoices...
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Bre-X has yet to pick an adviser for Busang
Bre-X has yet to pick an adviser for Busang CALGARY, Canada (Reuter): Bre-X Minerals Ltd, which garnered a muted response from investors in its first day of trade on the Toronto exchange Tuesday, expects within the next month to begin the process of finding a partner for its Busang gold project in...
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Request made without consent: Suwandha
Request made without consent: Suwandha JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office was not aware that the Central Jakarta District Prosecutor's Office filed a request to have a recent Supreme Court decision reviewed, an official says.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 24, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 975 0 6,000 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 900 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,650 -25 228,500 Aneka...
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Torajans fight for cockfighting ceremonies
Torajans fight for cockfighting ceremonies TANA TORAJA, South Sulawesi (JP): Tulak, 36, a resident of Rantepao, Tana Toraja is an angry man.His family still keeps the remains of his grandfather, who died three years ago, at home.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
CARE responds
CARE responds My colleagues and I at CARE Indonesia were surprised, to say the least, at the allegations leveled against us (and myself in particular) by Mr. Ferry L. Dharma of PT. Bahana Mitra Buana (CARE: Discriminating, The Jakarta Post, April 22, 1996).
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Thailand offers Indonesia agribusiness cooperation
Thailand offers Indonesia agribusiness cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Thai Prime Minister Banharn Silpa-archa yesterday offered Indonesian companies cooperation in agribusiness, one of Thailand's most rapidly growing export industries.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Govt to maintain clove monopoly amid protests
Govt to maintain clove monopoly amid protests JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, in response to recent protests, said yesterday that the government will maintain the private monopoly on clove trading for the immediate future in order to protect clove prices.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Ex-brothels left standing
Ex-brothels left standing JAKARTA (JP): City authorities have yet to demolish houses in a prostitution complex in Pejompongan, Central Jakarta, which was officially closed down last month.Some 25 houses, which were deserted by about 150 prostitutes, are empty and locked up.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Humpuss to restructure subsidiaries
Humpuss to restructure subsidiaries JAKARTA (JP): The Humpuss Group, controlled by President Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo Mandala Putra, plans to further restructure its subsidiaries in a bid to prepare them for flotation on stock exchanges.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
'SCTV' finally airing debate on PDI conflict
'SCTV' finally airing debate on PDI conflict SURABAYA (JP): After two weeks of uncertainty, Surya Citra Televisi (SCTV) will tonight finally air the controversial debate on the leadership crisis in the provincial chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Australia pushes for RI sea-lane access
Australia pushes for RI sea-lane access JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian and Australian officials yesterday finished their two days of talks on the opening of archipelagic sea lanes, including an East-West passage in the Java Sea, for international ship traffic.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
WFP donation
WFP donation Referring to the article on WFP to close down its Indonesian office (The Jakarta Post, April 24, 1996, page 2), a correction should be made as follows:"From 1963 to 1994 the Government of Indonesia, as a member of WFP, donated about 2,000 tons of foodstuffs to the program valued at...
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Torajan funeral ceremony attracts the world's tourists
Torajan funeral ceremony attracts the world's touristsBy Johannes Simbolon TANA TORAJA, South Sulawesi (JP): It was the third day of nobleman Cornelius Isi' Paembonan's funeral ceremony in Ba'tan village in the Kesu district of Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
High interest rates forcing builders to delay projects
High interest rates forcing builders to delay projects JAKARTA (JP): High interest rates, marketing competition and continued tight lending allocations for the property sector have forced some developers to postpone projects, particularly in the office and retail sectors, a property analyst said...
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Wooden houses built in Bogor
Wooden houses built in Bogor JAKARTA (JP): A resort in Bogor is claiming to be the latest in environmentally-friendly housing, with garden homes that follow ground contours, and leave natural catchments undisturbed.The houses are built mainly out of wood and only 20 percent is concrete.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, Nightly except Sundays, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday,...
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Why reject the poll watchdog?
Why reject the poll watchdog?From MerdekaMost government officials have rejected the Independent Election Monitoring Committee. What are they afraid of?After 50 years of independence, the government should be wiser and more mature.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Cenderawasih has new campus
Cenderawasih has new campus JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro inaugurated the Rp 17-billion campus of Cenderawasih University here on Tuesday.Built on 176 hectares of land in Waeni, the new campus accommodates the office of the rector, laboratories and the...
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Mulialand to acquire firm
Mulialand to acquire firm JAKARTA (JP): PT Mulialand, a publicly-listed property developer, said yesterday that it will acquire PT Muliacemerlang Dianpersada, the operator of the GKBI building, at a cost of Rp 141 billion (US$60.3 million).
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Belgium eyes second singles in Fed Cup duel
Belgium eyes second singles in Fed Cup duel JAKARTA (JP): Belgium is focusing on the second singles and the doubles matches in its bid to win its Fed Cup Group One first round duel against host Indonesia this weekend.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Toraja set to cultivate its tourism potential
Toraja set to cultivate its tourism potentialText by Johannes Simbolon and photos by Mulkan Salmona In conjunction with its 13th Anniversary, The Jakarta Post is holding a Toraja cultural exhibition, Tammuan Toraya (Toraja's Gathering) at Bentara Budaya Jakarta from April 25 to May 5.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
No formal protests on RI car policy
No formal protests on RI car policy SINGAPORE (JP): Renato Ruggiero, director general of the Geneva-based World Trade Organization, said yesterday he had not received any claims from any government regarding Indonesia's national automobile development policy.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Ministry denies plan to demolish Hindu 'pura'
Ministry denies plan to demolish Hindu 'pura' JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Public Works has guaranteed it will not demolish the Aditya Jaya Pura, and asked the Hindu community to remain calm in accepting such reports.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Basketball broadcasts
Basketball broadcastsFrom KompasI want the managements of the Indonesian basketball and soccer associations (Kobatama and PSSI respectively) as well as all television stations to consider my disappointment that Kobatama and PSSI matches are not aired on television.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
RI's badminton future in doubt
RI's badminton future in doubt BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The difference in rankings of Indonesia's women's singles players will be a factor in their Uber Cup title defense campaign, an Indonesian Badminton Association official said yesterday.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Indonesia Summit
Indonesia SummitCorrection: Speakers at the Indonesia Summit in Jakarta on May 13-14 will include the chairman of the SsangYong Business Group of South Korea, S. Joon Kim, not S. Joon Tose as printed in yesterday's paper under the title of "Top business and govt leaders to meet in May".
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Over 1,300 workers on strike
Over 1,300 workers on strike TANGERANG (JP): Over 1300 workers of PT Supra Busana Yasa marched to the City Council building on Tuesday, in protest over what they claimed was unfair treatment by the company.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Buffalo slaughter: A sacred ritual in Toraja
Buffalo slaughter: A sacred ritual in TorajaText by Johannes Simbolon and photos by Mulkan Salmona TANA TORAJA, South Sulawesi (JP): They call it tedong in daily life and karambau in mantras, poetry and rituals.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Torajan architecture: Order in symbolic designs
Torajan architecture: Order in symbolic designsText by Stanislaus Sandapura and photos by Mulkan Salmona TANA TORAJA, South Sulawesi (JP): This article focuses on the symbols on Torajan architecture, particularly on the symbolic designs known as passura, or carving.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
WTO urged to address corruption
WTO urged to address corruptionBy Vincent Lingga SINGAPORE (JP)): Business leaders and senior trade officials from the developed countries suggested yesterday that the first ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) here in December address the issues of corruption, competition and...
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
KIPP protests use of violence against activists
KIPP protests use of violence against activists JAKARTA (JP): Leader of the Independent Election Monitoring Committee (KIPP) Goenawan Mohamad deplored the intimidation and use of violence against its activists in many cities.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Higher VAT urged on imported handsets
Higher VAT urged on imported handsets JAKARTA (JP): Sole distributors of cellular telephones consider the value-added tax (VAT) imposed on individual handsets brought in from overseas as too small because it allows illegally imported handsets to be sold on the black market.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Jilted woman injures partner
Jilted woman injures partner MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Medan District Court began yesterday the trial of a 33-year-old woman accused of pouring acid on her boyfriend, Antara reported.Prosecutor DE Pasaribu said that the woman, identified only as Qnu, caused severe burn injuries to 35-year-old...
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Bali fights gambling
Bali fights gambling DENPASAR, Bali: The Badung police have detained nine people for operating an amusement arcade which doubles as a gambling den in a Kuta tourist resort.The nine were caught Sunday during a raid.The local police have vowed to step up their campaign against gambling here.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Ultraman 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Dance Performance 3:30 Travel Film: Vail Colorads 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science Film: Here Comes The Stars 4:30 Education: Dunia Mahasiswa 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News:...
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
UN concerned over East Timor abuses
UN concerned over East Timor abuses GENEVA (Agencies): The United Nations Human Rights Commission expressed "deep concern" on Tuesday over allegations of human rights violation in East Timor.In a statement from the chairman of the 53-member body, adopted by consensus, it also called on Indonesia to...
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Police indict three in Bogor fire case
Police indict three in Bogor fire case BOGOR, West Java (JP): Police have named an executive and two security officers of the Ramayana Department Store outlet at the Kebon Kembang market here as responsible for the fire that gutted the store last month.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Deli palace seeks new management
Deli palace seeks new management MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): An heir of the Deli Sultanate has offered the provincial administration the right to manage the 19th century Maimoon Palace, considered by many to be more an eyesore than a central Medan landmark.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Forty kiosks catch fire
Forty kiosks catch fire JAKARTA (JP): Forty kiosks at a market in Kalideres, West Jakarta, were destroyed in a fire which ended early yesterday morning.No fatalities were reported in the fire at the Hipli market in the Semanan subdistrict.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
China has show room
China has show room JAKARTA (JP): The Chinese Committee of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a memorandum of understanding for the opening of a permanent showroom aimed at promoting trade and investment ties between Indonesia and China.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Govt freezes licensing of new technical schools
Govt freezes licensing of new technical schools JAKARTA (JP): The city will not get any new private technical schools, or at least not until existing ones are improved, an official of the Ministry of Education and Culture said.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Illegal RI workers face KL fury
Illegal RI workers face KL furyBy David Chew SINGAPORE (JP): It was a bright Monday morning. The young man emerged from his house, playfully pinched the cheek of the child his wife was carrying, and roared off on his motorcycle to work after bidding her goodbye.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Indosat to buy stake in Suginami
Indosat to buy stake in Suginami JAKARTA (JP): The country's international telecommunications operator, PT Indosat, plans to take a 5 percent stake in Japan's Suginami Cable Television.Indosat's general manager for corporate development, Wahyu Wijayadi, said yesterday that the 5 percent stake,...
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Angkot drivers stage protest
Angkot drivers stage protest TANGERANG (JP): About 150 Angkot (minivan) No. 03 fleet drivers went to the City Council yesterday in protest over the local administration's plan to deploy more vehicles to serve a new route.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Toraja's ancestral 'tau-tau' figures
Toraja's ancestral 'tau-tau' figuresBy Stanislaus Sandarupa TANA TORAJA, South Sulawesi (JP): The following is based upon fieldwork conducted in 1991 at Rembon, in the district of Saluputti, Tana Toraja, and focuses on the ritual art of making a tau-tau (effigy).
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Babu 'checks' Indonesian grandmaster
Babu 'checks' Indonesian grandmaster JAKARTA (JP): A last-minute blunder cost Indonesian grandmaster Utut Adianto an almost-certain victory in the ninth- round game at the Cakti Chess Invitational Tournament in Madras, India, on Tuesday, leaving him to settle for a draw.
Thu, 25 Apr 1996
Komatsu to operate new factory next year
Komatsu to operate new factory next year JAKARTA (JP): PT Komatsu Indonesia, a manufacturer of heavy construction equipment listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), said that it will operate a new factory in Bekasi, east of here, early next year.