Archive: 13 May 1996
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Mon, 13 May 1996
Three die in accidents
Three die in accidents SEMARANG: Three people died and 18 were injured in two separate accidents here on Saturday, Antara reported.The first accident took place in Secang, Magelang, Central Java. Two people died and 15 others were seriously injured when the Ramayana passenger bus collided with a...
Mon, 13 May 1996
Floods sweep away houses
Floods sweep away houses PALU, Central Sulawesi: At least 30 houses in the villages of Koninis and Sumber Air were swept away when floods hit the Banggai regency last Tuesday, Antara reported.An official at the regent's office, Harly Huma, said the floods, caused by incessant rains during the...
Mon, 13 May 1996
Tourist drowns while snorkeling
Tourist drowns while snorkeling MANILA (AFP): A Korean tourist drowned while snorkeling off a popular Philippine resort town south of here, the coast guard said yesterday.Lee Kyung Hoon, whose age and hometown in South Korea were not immediately available, was snorkeling with two Korean friends off...
Mon, 13 May 1996
KL trade deficit narrows
KL trade deficit narrows KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia trade deficit narrowed to 747.1 million ringgit (US$299 million) in February from a hefty 1.1 billion ringgit a month earlier, the statistics department said Thursday.The combined deficit for the first two months of the year was 1.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Indonesia enters new era in satellite industry
Indonesia enters new era in satellite industry European consortium Arianespace invited The Jakarta Post's editorial staff member Ardimas Sasdi for a visit to its facilities in Kourou, French Guiana, and its supporting industries near Paris.
Mon, 13 May 1996
East Timor gets new police chief
East Timor gets new police chief JAKARTA (JP): Lt. Col. Silvanus Yulian Wenas was sworn in as East Timor's new police chief in the capital Dili, replacing Andreas Sumary Sugianto on Saturday.Wenas was previously chief of the Central Jakarta police precinct.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Two arrested in connection with murder of driver
Two arrested in connection with murder of driver JAKARTA (JP): Detectives of the Johar Baru police subprecinct in Central Jakarta have arrested two suspects in the killing of a bajaj (motorized pedicab) driver, who was fatally stabbed while defending his passenger from being robbed.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Questions linger on Indonesia's nuclear plan
Questions linger on Indonesia's nuclear planBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): In this era of increasing sophistication in communication technology, very few nations can plan a major move without it eventually being known by the surrounding nations, then by the whole world.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Towards turmoil-free change
Towards turmoil-free changeBy Onghokham JAKARTA (JP): The real issue in recent political developments might be "succession and change without turmoil", a luxury which this country has not had since 1942, when the Dutch colonial period ended.
Mon, 13 May 1996
New badminton rankings by IBF trigger discord
New badminton rankings by IBF trigger discord JAKARTA (JP): The latest world badminton rankings issued by the International Badminton Federation have sparked controversy for the federation's failure to place any Indonesian shuttler in a number one position.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Five military cadets dismissed
Five military cadets dismissed MAGELANG, Central Java: The Magelang Military Academy has dismissed five cadets for various violations and will swear in more than 700 others as new Armed Forces officers, Antara reported yesterday.The news agency quoted spokesman Lt. Col.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Scholars lament RI's infant state of democracy
Scholars lament RI's infant state of democracy YOGYAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's inability to put the principles of democracy into place may explain the public's disenchantment with the political system here, said a political observer over the weekend.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Mahathir visits Japan and U.S.
Mahathir visits Japan and U.S. KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Premier Mahathir Mohamad was scheduled to leave late yesterday on a working visit to Japan and the United States.Mahathir is scheduled to address the World Teleport Association assembly at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center today.
Mon, 13 May 1996
The vital role of local forensic scientists
The vital role of local forensic scientists JAKARTA (JP): Police surgeons and forensic pathologists have earned a remarkable reputation for the crucial role they play in helping detectives solve crimes in the capital.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Govt to monitor foreign doctors
Govt to monitor foreign doctors JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Sujudi on Saturday came out in support of controlling the influx of foreign medical workers when global trade is liberalized in 2003.He said that the government will prepare a set of regulations to make sure that only qualified...
Mon, 13 May 1996
Impromptu tour of the city
Impromptu tour of the city As a foreign resident of Indonesia, I have seen more than my fair share of con artists, but a taxi driver working for Gading Taxi company tops them all.On April 30, 1996, I boarded his cab on Jl. Kwitang, Senen, on my way to an important meeting in Tamara Center on Jl.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Chandra Asri helps small businesses
Chandra Asri helps small businesses CILEGON, West Java(JP): PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Center, Indonesia's largest producer of ethylene and propylene, has claimed to have established partnerships worth Rp 4.3 billion (US$1.8 million) with local small businesses here.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Experts disagree on funding of political parties
Experts disagree on funding of political parties JAKARTA (JP): Two legal experts revealed over the weekend different views on the issue of whether Golkar's acceptance of political donations constitutes a form of collusion and leads to corruption.
Mon, 13 May 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Saber Rider and The Star Sheriff 3:05 Children Program: Anak Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Major Dad 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science: Heart of Courage 4:30 Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Puppet Show: Wisanggeni 6:05...
Mon, 13 May 1996
City vows to keep Ragunan orchid park
City vows to keep Ragunan orchid park JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has vowed to retain the only orchid park it owns in Ragunan, South Jakarta, in an effort to keep its green campaign alive, a deputy governor says.R.S.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Analysts see stable stock trading
Analysts see stable stock trading JAKARTA (JP): Several analysts predicted that share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are likely to move either up or down in a narrow range of selective buying.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Indonesia told to learn from Indian elections
Indonesia told to learn from Indian elections JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government should learn from last week's dramatic defeat of India's Congress (I) party, growing economic disparities in China and discord within Malaysia's ruling UMNO party, a scholar said Saturday.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Arianespace moves into Asia
Arianespace moves into Asia PARIS (JP): Despite being a relatively new player, European Space Agency consortium Arianespace aims to take a more active role in the satellite technology business in Asia.The consortium, chaired by Charles Bigot and with a staff of more than 300 highly skilled...
Mon, 13 May 1996
Govt concerned about infected U.S. cotton
Govt concerned about infected U.S. cotton JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government has expressed its concern with infected cotton fiber imported from Yuma and Imperial Valley in California, the United States, which supplies almost 45 percent of the 2.
Mon, 13 May 1996
War of the Stars ends in a 3-3 draw
War of the Stars ends in a 3-3 draw JAKARTA (JP): The star-studded War of the Stars yesterday between the national league's best from the Western and Eastern divisions lived up to expectations but ended in equilibrium.
Mon, 13 May 1996
CPO output to more than double by 2005
CPO output to more than double by 2005 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's crude palm oil output is projected to more than double by 2005 to 10 million tons per year, from around 4.35 million tons last year.The chairman of the Association of Palm Oil Producers, Derum Bangun, said in Medan, North Sumatra, on...
Mon, 13 May 1996
Local couple arrested in Bali with 20,781 Ecstasy pills
Local couple arrested in Bali with 20,781 Ecstasy pills DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A police narcotics squad in Bali in cooperation with custom officers has arrested two suspected drug dealers in possession of 20,781 Ecstasy pills.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Spaniard Sainz triumphant at 1996 Indonesian rally
Spaniard Sainz triumphant at 1996 Indonesian rallyBy Robert Soelistyo MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Carlos Sainz of Spain, making his debut at the Rally of Indonesia 1996, the third in the World Rally series, overcame unfavorable track conditions to win the race in five hours 30 minutes flat yesterday.
Mon, 13 May 1996
ASEAN police to link up soon
ASEAN police to link up soon SINGAPORE (AFP): Police forces in six of the seven members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will be linked by computer from September to flush out cross border criminals, a report said here yesterday.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Trade surplus up 77 percent
Trade surplus up 77 percent JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's monthly trade surplus rose by nearly 77 percent to US$847.5 million in February from $479.4 million in February, 1995.Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said on Friday that the higher surplus was attributed to an increase in exports...
Mon, 13 May 1996
Nineteen Thai fishermen isolated
Nineteen Thai fishermen isolated MEDAN, North Sumatra: Nineteen Thai fishermen suspected of carrying the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which can lead to AIDS, have been isolated aboard the KM Amanda-I now moored at the Belawan port.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Scholars want debate on broadcasting bill
Scholars want debate on broadcasting bill SEMARANG (JP): Some of the country's leading literary and cultural figures have called for more discussion of the government's proposal to have all foreign television programs dubbed into Indonesian.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Twelve officers to be court-martialled over riots
Twelve officers to be court-martialled over riots JAKARTA (JP): The 12 officers accused of "responding excessively" to student demonstrations last month in the South Sulawesi capital of Ujungpandang will be tried by the end of this month.Chief Spokesman of the Wirabuana Regional Military Command Lt.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Satellite 100CS: A reasonably-priced road warrior
Satellite 100CS: A reasonably-priced road warriorBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): In the past, I never had a really pressing need to buy a notebook, as I was always able to borrow one from friends when I needed one for just a couple of days.
Mon, 13 May 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,...
Mon, 13 May 1996
Ismail calls Bintang's new party idea futile
Ismail calls Bintang's new party idea futile JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the United Development Party Ismail Hasan Metareum says he has nothing against Sri Bintang Pamungkas's plan to establish a new political party, but he reminded his former colleague of the futility of his endeavor.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Shareholders okay Bre-X's stock split plan
Shareholders okay Bre-X's stock split plan CALGARY, Canada (Reuter): Shareholders of high-flying Bre-X Minerals Ltd, packed into a crowded special meeting, approved on Friday a much anticipated 10-for-one stock split.The split will take effect on May 24.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Lippo building new housing project
Lippo building new housing project JAKARTA (JP): Lippo Cikarang has begun constructing its Taman Permata Hijau, its latest complex of luxury houses.Without mentioning the prices of the new houses, Herman Latief, president of PT Lippo Cikarang, said over the weekend that Taman Permata Hijau in Lippo...
Mon, 13 May 1996
Local capital markets look bullish: Analysts
Local capital markets look bullish: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): This and next year will see increasing liquidity inflows of funds into local stock markets, owing to the downward trends of interest rates, analysts believe.Timothy S.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Dangerous pothole on toll road
Dangerous pothole on toll road There is a pothole the size of a tire about one kilometer away from the Kebon Jeruk tollbooths westbound towards Merak (on the Tomang side). It has been there since the big storm in early March.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Govt to issue deregulation package in June
Govt to issue deregulation package in June JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to wait until next month to announce a new package of deregulation measures aimed at preparing Indonesian industries for the global market, a senior minister said yesterday.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Kapuk residents to return to former polluted residence
Kapuk residents to return to former polluted residence JAKARTA (JP): Residents living behind a factory wall in Cengkareng, West Jakarta, where one of their neighbors died from inhaling fumes last month, say they don't have any money to move anywhere else, despite calls from the city environmental...
Mon, 13 May 1996
Debt collectors arrested
Debt collectors arrested JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested four debt collectors for damaging the house of a bank costumer on Jl. Pegangsaan, in Central Jakarta.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Abubakar Nataprawira said the four, identified as Jony, Yunus, Budi and Rony, were arrested after...
Mon, 13 May 1996
Internet executive calls for rate standardization
Internet executive calls for rate standardization JAKARTA (JP): Subscription fees for Internet services must be standardized due to the increasingly stiff competition in the rapidly expanding sector, an executive says."Internet providers currently compete to net as many subscribers as possible.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Leadership talks favor Bambang as legal aid chairman
Leadership talks favor Bambang as legal aid chairman JAKARTA (JP): After three days of negotiating, Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) activists from all over the country agreed on Saturday to end their crippling leadership quarrel.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Social groups set up to handle community brawls
Social groups set up to handle community brawls JAKARTA (JP): Police will set up community groups to help quash years of community hostility in areas of Central Jakarta that often break out into mass brawls."We have met with the informal leaders of the two area," Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt.
Mon, 13 May 1996
Democracy and stability
Democracy and stability The recent wave of street demonstrations in Jakarta and a number of other big cities across the country has caused the government such concern that Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman was prompted to call on everyone to exercise...
Mon, 13 May 1996
Freeport responds
Freeport responds I was surprised to see that editorials from biased "observers" have now become front page news for The Jakarta Post. The question shouldn't be What has gone wrong with Freeport?, but rather "Why are some people so worried that Freeport is now getting it right?"First, let me...