Archive: 27 April 1996
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Sat, 27 Apr 1996
ASEAN calls for review of labor standards
ASEAN calls for review of labor standards BANGKOK (AFP): Labor ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) called yesterday for the review of international labor standards, rejecting any linkage with trade issues.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Indonesia expects to receive triple-B credit rating in 2000
Indonesia expects to receive triple-B credit rating in 2000 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia expects to receive a high-triple-B credit rating from Salomon Brothers by the end of the decade for its economic reform and deregulation achievements, say analysts at the investment bank.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Expert welcomes plan to upgrade teachers
Expert welcomes plan to upgrade teachers JAKARTA (JP): An education expert welcomed the government's plan to upgrade teachers who are not university graduates, but expressed reservations over the call for them to pay their own way through the program.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
ASEAN agrees to liberalize farm trade by 2010
ASEAN agrees to liberalize farm trade by 2010By Vincent Lingga SINGAPORE(JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed yesterday to liberalize farm trade by 2010, seven years after the full implementation of its free trade area, but sticky issues remain concerning tariff levels.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Plaza Senayan asked to accommodate small traders
Plaza Senayan asked to accommodate small traders JAKARTA (JP): The management of Plaza Senayan must accommodate small-scale traders, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said yesterday.Moerdiono, who heads the agency which manages the Senayan sports complex (BPGS), made this statement during the...
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Australian wanted on child molesting charge
Australian wanted on child molesting charge JAKARTA (JP): West Nusa Tenggara police have put an Australian suspected of child molestation and of running a sex ring in Central Lombok regency on its list of wanted suspects."We have been keeping him under surveillance for some time," Police Chief Col.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Kidnapped child returns to school
Kidnapped child returns to school BOJONEGORO, East Java: Nurhadi, the 12-year-old boy who recently escaped abduction, has returned to school. Nurhadi said he was kidnapped on March 7 by a man who forced him to beg for over a month in many cities.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Four-day-old quadruplet boy passes away in hospital
Four-day-old quadruplet boy passes away in hospital JAKARTA (JP): One of the newly-born quadruplets born on Tuesday at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital died yesterday.The cause of the baby boy's death has not yet been disclosed.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
World-class teams try out Medan rally
World-class teams try out Medan rally JAKARTA (JP): Batu Lokong Bagerpang must be somewhat like Lorelei in the third leg of the world rally championship in Medan, North Sumatra, from May 10 to May 12.For the particularly tricky special stage, which covers a distance of 12.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Show cars provide designs for the future
Show cars provide designs for the futureBy Bernie Walsh Nothing grabs more attention, earns more media space, or stimulates more conversation than the often-radical concept vehicles that appear at leading international car shows.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
New school for Legend City
New school for Legend City JAKARTA (JP): Iman Pengharapan & Kasih foundation signed an agreement yesterday with PT Putra Alvita Pratama, a housing developer, to provide the Legend City housing complex in Bekasi with an education facility.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Australian envoy to visit East Timor
Australian envoy to visit East Timor DILI, East Timor: Australian Ambassador Allan R. Taylor will start a five-day visit here today, during which he will meet with, among others, Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares and Dili Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Bimantara Citra to go ahead with national car plan
Bimantara Citra to go ahead with national car planBy Russell Williamson Bimantara is expected to go ahead with the production of a national car to rival the Timor car.Although there has been no official confirmation of the project, several Asian newspapers have reported that the president of PT...
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
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.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Hengky, Eddy to Macao tourney
Hengky, Eddy to Macao tourney JAKARTA (JP): Veteran pair Hengky Lasut and Eddy Manopo will represent the national team in the Far East Bridge Championship in Macao from May 17 to May 25.The North Sulawesi Bridge Association, to which the pair belongs and which will also send its own teams to the...
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
New KLM, Merpati routes
New KLM, Merpati routes JAKARTA (JP): Starting on May 1, state-owned PT Merpati Nusantara and the Netherlands' KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be serving new routes. Merpati will be flying Jakarta-Kuala Lumpur and KLM will serve Amsterdam-Surabaya.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
'Awani Dream' sets sail on peace mission
'Awani Dream' sets sail on peace mission JAKARTA (JP): Awani Dream cruiser, in cooperation with a Japanese peace campaigner group, will undertake a 90-day peace mission around the world from December this year through March next year.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Myrna Setiawan, an Indonesian success story in the music world
Myrna Setiawan, an Indonesian success story in the music worldBy Franki Raden JAKARTA (JP): The marvel of Indonesian classical music during the New Order government is the rise of pianists of international repute.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Ujungpandang still tense after students protest
Ujungpandang still tense after students protest UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): The massive student protests against a public transport fare increase which began on Monday and led to three deaths, started to die down yesterday although the situation remains tense.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Flare-up in Ujungpandang
Flare-up in Ujungpandang Reports of the violence that rocked South Sulawesi's provincial capital of Ujungpandang last week have been confusing. Three students died during four days of rioting, reportedly because they fell into a river while being pursued by soldiers. According to Lt. Gen.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Harmoko ends 'tour of nation' in South Sulawesi
Harmoko ends 'tour of nation' in South Sulawesi JAKARTA (JP): Golkar chairman Harmoko yesterday completed his two-year tour of the nation to meet cadres of the ruling political group, an activity which his political opponents say smacks of electioneering.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
India and RI to set up software ties
India and RI to set up software ties JAKARTA (JP): India and Indonesia will cooperate in developing and exporting computer software products, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication Jonathan L. Parapak said yesterday.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Impact of nuclear energy
Impact of nuclear energyFrom Forum KeadilanI congratulate the government on its plan to develop nuclear energy, but there is something crucial to be considered: Whether we are competent enough to control the impact it will have on the environment.On Sept.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
University seats for natural sciences up 10%
University seats for natural sciences up 10% JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's 89 state universities will accept 10 percent more students for natural sciences programs this year as a way of preparing the nation for the stiff world competition of the future, an official says.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Form impotency to baldness
Form impotency to baldness JAKARTA (JP): A Semarang doctor has warned men suffering from impotency to stay away from the 'tapak doro' leaves that are popularly touted as an effective cure to their problem.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Anglo-Malaysian TVR ready soon
Anglo-Malaysian TVR ready soon The first car to be made in Asia by British sports carmaker TVR is set to roll out of its Malaysian factory this month, according to the New Straits Times.The company plans to make 1,000 Chimeras a year with the local market getting 15 of these cars a month.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Student brawls
Student brawls The recent student brawl that claimed the life of a Trisakti University student has caught my attention. The student was mobbed by a group of high school students following an exchange of nasty words.I don't understand what's wrong with young people today.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Indonesian food
Indonesian foodFrom MerdekaThe "I love Indonesian food" campaign, initiated by the ministry of health, should be promoted because Indonesia's numerous regions provide the country with a great diversity of food. Every region's specialty has a special taste and is palatable.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Freeport to boost output
Freeport to boost output ZURICH (Reuter): Freeport-McMoran Pacific plans to further expand gold and copper output by 1999 at its resource-rich property in Indonesia's Irian Jaya province, president and chief operating officer Louis Clinton said.Gold production is due to rise to 2.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Surabaya names 10 best women achievers
Surabaya names 10 best women achievers JAKARTA (JP): Surabaya named its top 10 women achievers last week in conjunction with Kartini Day on April 21. The ranking, the first in the capital of East Java, was announced at the Celebrate Women Gala Dinner held by Hotel Garden Palace in cooperation with...
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Mercedes-Benz truck company turns 100
Mercedes-Benz truck company turns 100By Russell Williamson Daimler-Benz is preparing to celebrate 100 years of manufacturing trucks, making it the oldest commercial vehicle maker in the world.As the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, Daimler-Benz has come a long way in those 100 years with its...
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
'CNN' to cover local art festival
'CNN' to cover local art festival PADANG, West Sumatra: The international television network CNN will cover the Pariaman local culture festival, Tabuik, which will be held from May 19 to May 30, Antara reported yesterday.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Four students arrested
Four students arrested JAKARTA (JP): The police yesterday arrested four technical high school students who allegedly killed another high school student in a fight on Jl. Taman Puring in South Jakarta.South Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Plaza Indonesia buys 55% stake of Duta Nusa
Plaza Indonesia buys 55% stake of Duta Nusa JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed property company PT Plaza Indonesia Realty yesterday obtained approval from its shareholders to purchase a 55 percent stake of PT Duta Nusa Bina Lestari at Rp 139 billion (US$59 million).
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 26, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 25 3,500 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 900 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,625 -25 183,500...
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
BMW not afraid of lastest Mercedes opposition
BMW not afraid of lastest Mercedes oppositionBy Russell Williamson BMW's 7-Series is set to get its first serious competition in the top end of the luxury car market when Mercedes-Benz launches its flagship S-Class later this year.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Bus drivers shake off old and dirty image
Bus drivers shake off old and dirty imageBy Imran Rusli JAKARTA (JP): "They sure make my heart beat faster," says Bonita, a student of a South Jakarta university.No, she is not talking about Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone, Tom Cruise or Richard Gere.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Police question factory executives on pollution
Police question factory executives on pollution JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta police have interrogated executives of a briefcase factory following the death of a woman and the hospitalization of four other people for respiratory problems.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Update bankruptcy laws
Update bankruptcy lawsBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): While entering the world of global economy in leaps and bounds, Indonesia's legal infrastructure has not quite caught up with the time. We inherited our bankruptcy law for instance, Faillisement Verordening, from the Dutch Colonial legal...
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Quiet library
Quiet libraryFrom RepublikaI was saddened on reading the article published in Republika (March 26, 1996) entitled 'Perpustakaan yang kesepian' (unfrequented libraries). Why are libraries, particularly the National Library on Jl Salemba Raya in Central Jakarta, not used?To be admitted to the...
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Cohabitation
Cohabitation Some newspapers and magazines carried a report recently headlined 'A preacher in Jakarta married a girl illegally'. He is accused of practicing 'kumpul kebo' or co-habitation. It was reported in Surabaya, East Java, that the Surabaya Civil Registry Office refused to register the couple...
Sat, 27 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, Sunday,...
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Chairil Anwar
Chairil Anwar Forty seven years ago tomorrow, a great poet untimely departed this world, leaving a treasure of poetic works as a national heirloom. He was undoubtedly a great and prolific poet whose works were a phenomenon in modern Indonesian literature.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Padang people lose citizenship
Padang people lose citizenship PADANG, West Sumatra: An immigration officer has said that a group of West Sumatrans have lost their Indonesian citizenship after working abroad for years and failing to report to local Indonesian embassies. West Sumatrans are known for their love of traveling.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Australian car companies seek RI business
Australian car companies seek RI businessBy Russell Williamson Indonesian vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers have a substantial list of Australian automotive companies wanting to supply products or develop joint venture operations as the local car industry primes itself for expansion.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
RI's current account deficit lower than expected
RI's current account deficit lower than expected JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's current account deficit for the 1995/1996 fiscal year is now expected to be below the official projection of US$7.9 billion, reliable sources at Bank Indonesia said yesterday.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Teacher assaults student
Teacher assaults student BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Mariyah Suwarsih, a first year student of a local junior high school, fainted and had to be hospitalized after her teacher hit and kicked her for standing out of line before entering the classroom.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Telkom and Garuda to aid Air Show '96
Telkom and Garuda to aid Air Show '96 JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom and national flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia yesterday agreed to participate in the 1996 Indonesia Air Show (IAS '96) by providing facilities for the week-long event in June.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Yogie denies allegations of 'political census' in villages
Yogie denies allegations of 'political census' in villages JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. yesterday denied reports that East and Central Java neighborhood chiefs have been campaigning door-to-door for Golkar, the ruling political group, ahead of next year's election.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
RI, Malaysia plan more palm oil-based products
RI, Malaysia plan more palm oil-based products KUCHING, Malaysia (Reuter): Malaysia and Indonesia plan to expand their oleochemical and downstream palm oil industries in a big way to retain their share of the global vegetable oils market, officials said.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Wallet returned intact
Wallet returned intact It seems that whenever I read the "Your Letters" section of The Jakarta Post, there is invariably a complaint or a criticism about something or someone.So, it is a pleasure to be able to write and compliment someone: Mr. Asep, driver of Silver Bird Taxi number S039.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Soeharto expected to open Jakarta Fair
Soeharto expected to open Jakarta Fair JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is expected to open the 29th Jakarta Fair, which will be held in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta from June 15 to July 14, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday."The fair will open at 3:00 p.m. and close at 10:00 p.m.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
No Paper
No Paper In observance of the Idul Adha Islamic Day of Sacrifice, the Sunday edition of The Jakarta Post will not be published tomorrow. The Post will appear again on Monday. -- Publisher
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Taxes on property revised
Taxes on property revised JAKARTA (JP): The sales of low-cost houses by real estate developers are now subject to a final income tax of 2 percent, while the tax rate on the sales of other types of houses, including their land sites, is set at 5 percent, a government regulation says.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
American carmakers eye Asia
American carmakers eye AsiaBy Russell Williamson The United States big three carmakers, General Motors, Chrysler and Ford are targeting Asian countries from Japan to Indonesia in an attempt to catch up with Japanese manufacturers' dominance in the region.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Poll watchdog's Jakarta branch formed
Poll watchdog's Jakarta branch formed JAKARTA (JP): Under the watchful eye of police, activists yesterday issued a public declaration formally announcing the formation of the Jakarta branch of the Independent Election Monitoring Committee (KIPP).
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
'Awesome' action kids venture into opera
'Awesome' action kids venture into operaBy Parvathi Nayar Narayan JAKARTA (JP): What happens to relationships when you move to a new country? When you and the friends you leave behind, inevitably grow in different ways and make new friends? Is there a common bond that will unite you? How do you...
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Boris Yeltsin tries hard to please G-7 and China
Boris Yeltsin tries hard to please G-7 and China While Russian and Chinese leaders undoubtedly hoped to put pressure on the U.S. and other industrialized countries through their display of summit amity in Beijing, beneath the surface things were not that simple.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Jakarta crime investigation office gets new chief
Jakarta crime investigation office gets new chief JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata yesterday installed Col. Paimin Aboeamar as head of the Jakarta Crime Investigation Directorate, replacing Col. Adang Rismanto.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Ramos opens first EAGA Games
Ramos opens first EAGA Games GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines (Reuter): President Fidel Ramos formally opened the first East Asian Growth Area (EAGA) Friendship Games on Thursday, bringing together 700 athletes from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Review on new market permit
Review on new market permit JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Mayor Abdul Kahfi has confirmed the plan to temporarily relocate traders of the Kenari market on Jl. Matraman Raya.Kahfi was quoted as saying by Antara on Thursday that the market would be renovated, and some 450 traders would be allowed to...
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
RI attracts Australian racing heavyweights
RI attracts Australian racing heavyweightsBy Alexander Corne Indonesia's growing status in world motorsport could draw in Australian motor racing talent.Former Formula 1 driver and ex-world champion Alan Jones who runs a V8 sedan touring car team said Australian racers could look at staging events...
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Toyota Astra to start producing mass-market sedan
Toyota Astra to start producing mass-market sedanBy Russell Williamson By mid-1998, Toyota Astra Motors is expected to begin building a new small sedan to meet the transport needs of the mass-vehicle market.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Top chess player Utut to get foreign coach
Top chess player Utut to get foreign coach JAKARTA (JP): One tough tournament in Madras, India, is insufficient early-year practice for Indonesia's top chess player Utut Adianto who is bidding to better his world ranking this year, according to his manager Eka Putra Wirya.
Sat, 27 Apr 1996
Lecturer laments student apathy
Lecturer laments student apathy BOGOR, West Java (JP): A university lecturer has criticized Indonesia's students, saying that they generally tended to be individualistic, apathetic and unaware of what is going on in society.