Archive: 18 May 1996
59 articles found
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Debate over music royalty system resurfaces
Debate over music royalty system resurfaces By Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Good news! The song You Came into My Life, which was co-written by Indonesian songwriters Titiek Puspa and James F. Sundah and Scorpions members Rudolf Schenker and Klaus Meine, will be available to international audiences soon. The song is one of 10 on the German rock band's newest album, Pure Instinct, which is to be released worldwide on May 20. "They are already famous in Europe.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Alan's victory saves the day for Indonesia
Alan's victory saves the day for Indonesia By Arif Suryobuwono HONG KONG (JP): Alan Budikusuma was Indonesia's toast of the town after denying what would otherwise have been China's 3-2 win on the first day of the Thomas Cup men's team badminton championship finals here yesterday. All the country's hopes were piled on Alan's shoulders after Indonesia and China tied 2-2 in three hours and 15 minutes of emotional drama, which saw world No.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI allocates crude for sale
RI allocates crude for sale SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia's state-owned oil firm, Pertamina, has allocated about 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil in June, down from 220,000 bpd in May, industry sources said yesterday. Traders were mostly expecting the allocations to be unchanged from May. But sources said the lower allocation was because Indonesian refineries were operating at full capacity to meet domestic demand from refined oil products.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Indonesians face dehumanization'
'Indonesians face dehumanization' SEMARANG (JP): Two philosophers are speaking out against modernization brought about by economic development, and the resulting "dehumanization" that Indonesians now face. Mudji Sutrisno, a professor at the Jakarta-based Driyarkara School of Philosophy, and Slamet Sutrisno who teaches at the Yogyakarta-based Gadjah Mada University both expressed concern about the dehumanizing effect of development in a seminar at Sugiyapranoto Catholic University here yesterday.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
S'pore gas import studied
S'pore gas import studied SINGAPORE (AFP): Eleven foreign firms have bid to become Singapore government consultants looking into importing natural gas in liquefied or piped form for power stations and households, an official said. Power-guzzling Singapore at present imports gas via a pipeline from neighboring Malaysia and is discussing buying natural gas from Indonesia's petroleum giant Pertamina.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Finance firm gets loan
Finance firm gets loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Putra Surya Multifinance (PSM) of the PSP Group yesterday signed an agreement on a syndicated loan worth US$28 million in Nusa Dua, Bali. The company said in a statement here that American Express Bank lead-managed the loan syndication.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
65,500 apply to state universities
65,500 apply to state universities JAKARTA (JP): As many as 65,500 students are expected to take part in the state university entrance tests in Jakarta this year, an official says. Speaking at a press conference at the University of Indonesia campus yesterday, Tadjudin, the chairman of the Group A coordinating body, said senior high school students who graduated in 1994, 1995 and 1996 are eligible for the tests. They are to take place on June 18 and 19.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Botanical garden's 179th anniversary
Botanical garden's 179th anniversary BOGOR, West Java (JP): The 179th anniversary of the Indonesian Botanical Garden will be celebrated today with a cleanliness campaign. "Many visitors are not aware of the need to keep the garden clean. Rubbish is still found scattered in the garden," Sukendar, the chairman of the anniversary celebration committee, said yesterday. Sukendar said a new regulation has been imposed which will cost litterers between Rp 5,000 (US$2.13) and Rp 50,000 in fines.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Exam results invalidated
Exam results invalidated PEKANBARU, Riau: The provincial education office has invalidated the results of examinations held at local junior high schools from May 13 to May 15 following reports of leakage of test materials. Antara reported that the head of the local education office O.K. Ni Zamil said that all Pekanbaru junior high students will take fresh tests in natural science, English and math from May 30 to June 1.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Police to tighten net over gamblers
Police to tighten net over gamblers PALU, Central Sulawesi: The provincial administration is keeping an eye for a number of employees alleged to have been frequenting gambling parlors, Antara reported yesterday. Spokesman Datlin Tamalagi said here yesterday the administration is seeking for evidence of the allegation, in line with the instruction of Governor Bandjela Paliudju to ban gambling in the province. Chief of the provincial police Col. R. A. Hidayat S.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
PDI demands changes in electoral law
PDI demands changes in electoral law JAKARTA (JP): The minority Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) vowed yesterday to press ahead with its demand for revision of the electoral law, which it considers "undemocratic". "We failed during the last attempt at the 1993 People's Consultative Assembly meeting, but we will try harder in 1998," PDI deputy chief Soetardjo Soerjogoeritno said in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, on Wednesday night.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Hawk fighters arrive safely
Hawk fighters arrive safely PEKANBARU, Riau: Air Force Chief of Staff Rear Marshall Sutria Tubagus greeted the arrival of three of 24 expected new fighters at the local Air Force base yesterday. Antara reported that the three fighters were flown from England by Lt. Col. Hari Muryono and Major Harsono of the Squadron 12, and a pilot from British Aerospace, which manufactured the jets.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Many workers dismissed
Many workers dismissed BANDUNG: More than 5,600 workers in West Java have been dismissed in the past six years for various reasons, a local official said Wednesday. The number only includes dismissals reported to the provincial manpower office between 1989 and March 1996, chief of the West Java manpower office Wazir Nuri said. During the period, he said, the local government handled 29 labor disputes that ended in mass dismissals.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Tirto Utomo Cup changed to Pro Am
Tirto Utomo Cup changed to Pro Am JAKARTA (JP): The annual Tirto Utomo Memorial Cup will be changed into a Pro Am national tournament next year and will be contested on a monthly basis. Arifin Hutabarat, the spokesman of the tournament, said that the tournament would be jointly conducted with other sponsors. This year's tournament will take place next Sunday at the Jagorawi golf old course and will see the participation of 180 golfers. A cash prize of US$15,000 is on offer for a hole-in-one.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Glamorous Escada goes couture, and so does its prices
Glamorous Escada goes couture, and so does its prices JAKARTA (JP): Glamor and elegance was the theme of the Escada Couture Fall/Winter 1996/1997 collection fashion show tour here last Friday. Jackets matched with simple little dresses, skirts or trousers were offered in a wide selection of luxurious colors, styles and materials. Cocktail dresses of many cuts -- short, long, sculpted bell-shaped, were all designed to suit glamorous evening events. Even ball gowns were on offer.
Sat, 18 May 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: 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, 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.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
In step with the times
In step with the times As many as 12 members of the Indonesian Armed Forces will be put before a military tribunal. It is considered that the 12 soldiers reacted excessively in facing student demonstrators, who were protesting the increase in public transport fares, in Ujungpandang. The incident left three students dead and a number of other individuals injured. It was the commander of Military Region VII/Wirabuana, Maj. Gen. Sulatin, who announced this decision to the press on Saturday.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Irian tribal chief files suit against Freeport again
Irian tribal chief files suit against Freeport again JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesian tribal leader announced yesterday he had refiled his US$6 billion class action suit against Freeport-McMoRan Inc., charging the American mining company with environmental and cultural destruction. "I have decided to refile the lawsuit against Freeport McMoRan Inc.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku 2:35 TV Series: Gaiking 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:30 Sports 4:05 TV Series: Out of Blue 4:30 Science Film 5:10 Evening News 5:30 Environment: Mengenal Lingkungan 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: South Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Education: Package 27 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Garuda Pancasila/Filler/Trailer 7:30 TV Series: Meniti Pelangi 8:00 News: Lintasan Berita 8:05 Music: Musik Malam Minggu 9:00 World...
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
U.S. parties see human rights as important issue
U.S. parties see human rights as important issue JAKARTA (JP): Observers of American politics said yesterday that whether a Republican or a Democrat is elected to the White House in November, human rights will continue to feature in relations between Jakarta and Washington. "Whoever is in power, they will still be bearing down on us on human rights issues," said former Indonesia ambassador to Washington Hasnan Habib.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Rp 11m stolen from department store
Rp 11m stolen from department store JAKARTA (JP): Thieves have stolen Rp 11 million (US$4,700) in cash and a bundle of clothes from the Ramayana department store on Jl. Wahid Hasyim, Central Jakarta. "The police are questioning six Ramayana employees, including two security guards and a warehouse attendant," a police officer at the Central Jakarta Police precinct said yesterday.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Saraswati and Jualita witnessed friends being chopped to death
Saraswati and Jualita witnessed friends being chopped to death JAKARTA (JP): Adinda Saraswati and Jualita Tanasale Lauren, survivors of the four month hostage drama, recalled their nightmares during captivity. Saraswati yesterday told how their abductors slashed to death two captives, Navy Panekenan and Yosias Mateis Lasaamahu, as troops started closing in. These are excerpts from their accounts: Saraswati: We ran toward the oncoming rescuers. I saw a rebel wielding an axe coming towards us.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Open debate
Open debate I think a debate is always a good thing, as your readers of this column know. But the letter An Indonesian angle (The Jakarta Post, May 8, 1996) will not get a reply from me because I do not engage in debates with anonymous readers. If this "mystery writer" cares to write a letter stating his or her name I will gladly inform him or her why I chose to face the strict visa regulations of Indonesia. OSVALDO COELHO Bandung, West Java
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Citatah to be first company to go public this year
Citatah to be first company to go public this year JAKARTA (JP): PT Citatah, a marble producer, said yesterday that it will offer 44 million shares or 35 percent of its enlarged capital to the public to raise funds of about Rp 110 billion (US$46.8 million). "The tentative schedule for the public offering is May 28 to 30 and the listing date will be June 26.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
WB calls for greater RI openness and competition
WB calls for greater RI openness and competition JAKARTA (JP): The 1996 World Bank report on Indonesia devotes a special chapter to the issue of transparency and competition which it says is crucial for improving the quality of growth in the country's economy.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie Electronics secures $50m loan
Bakrie Electronics secures $50m loan HONG KONG (Reuter): PT Bakrie Electronics Co, a telecommunication joint venture between the Bakrie Group and PTT Telecom BV of the Netherlands, has successfully completed a four- year US$50 million term loan facility, said arranger Sakura Merchant Bank Singapore.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Tunky dismisses Japan's threat on car project
Tunky dismisses Japan's threat on car project JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said that the government will go ahead with its controversial national car project despite the Japanese threat to approach the World Trade Organization (WTO) about it. The Indonesian government will not negotiate with Japan about its plan to manufacture national cars and will, instead, ask for a stronger commitment from South Korea's Kia Motors Corp.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Private sector asked to help draft action plan for APEC
Private sector asked to help draft action plan for APEC JAKARTA (JP): The government has urged the private sector to play a bigger role in formulating Indonesia's individual action plan which will be proposed to APEC leaders in their fourth summit in November and identify opportunities in other members' markets. "We should do our best in formulating our individual action plan so that it will be applicable," said the foreign ministry's Director General of Foreign Economic Relations Soemadi D.M.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto asks large businesses to end monopolies
Soeharto asks large businesses to end monopolies JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday called on large businesses to stop their monopolistic practices as they are at odds with the country's constitution. "Bapak President said large businesses may not monopolize any sector as monopolies contradict the Constitution of 1945," the chairman of the Association of Indonesian Indigenous Entrepreneurs, Iman Taufik, said after meeting with Soeharto.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
The strength of the President
The strength of the President I followed the whole coverage of the funeral of First Lady Tien Soeharto on the national television station. I was deeply moved by President Soeharto at the ceremony. He looked very mournful for he had lost his beloved one. Mrs. Tien had been part of his life. She was his greatest supporter and was always beside him. I could sense what a shocking blow it must have been to the President. Yet, he showed us dignity and strength in such deep grief.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 17, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 925 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 625 -25 111,000 Andayani Megah 1,425 -50 171,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 4,200 -100 86,000 Anwar Sierad 2,300 -25 175,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,300 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,225 25 260,500 Argo Pantes 2,300 0 0 Asahimas Flat 2,925 0 91,000 Asiana...
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Mall in Depok
Mall in Depok From Media Indonesia Depok now has several stores: Hero, Robinson and Ramanda on Jl. Margonda Raya. Depok Mall is now being built exactly opposite Hero and Robinson. With the construction of this mall the traffic will inevitably worsen. Traffic jams on this particular road are notorious, especially in the afternoon. In this context I would like to say a few points. * As a consequence of the construction of the mall, traffic has been closed from Jl.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Lontar gallery realizes 'Tempo's dream
Lontar gallery realizes 'Tempo's dream JAKARTA (JP): Tempo magazine no longer exists but its old dreams are still alive. Among its dreams was to build an integrated complex where the magazine's office stands, together with other facilities considered as important for those working for the press, including a theater, gallery and conference room. "With the gallery, we show that we are close to artists from early on," said Fikri Juffri, the magazine's former editor.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Business school for women
Business school for women JAKARTA (JP): Beauty school Puspita Martha yesterday launched a management administration program for female executives, in cooperation with Labora management school. Martha Tilaar, founder of Puspita Martha, said the program aims to prepare Indonesian executives to compete in the global era without losing their identity. The graduates of the program will get a master degree in business administration.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors seek death penalty for murder suspects
Prosecutors seek death penalty for murder suspects JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutors told a court here yesterday that they are sticking with their indictment against a murder suspect and their demand for the death penalty. Before the East Jakarta district court, prosecutor Agung Dipo refuted the defendants' and their lawyers' defense, and reiterated his team's indictment against suspect Philipus Kia Ledjab. "It is the defendant's right to retract his statements.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Residential area demolition postponed
Residential area demolition postponed JAKARTA (JP): The City Council has postponed the demolition of residents' houses in Kebon Kacang, Central Jakarta, as negotiations between councilors and the private developer behind the demolition are underway. "But we still need to know whether there are plots of state land on the site, for which the demolition order would be effective," M. Aman, chairman of Commission A for government affairs said yesterday.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Hostage ordeal survivors attend friend's funeral
Hostage ordeal survivors attend friend's funeral JAKARTA (JP): The six European and three Indonesian survivors of the four-month hostage ordeal in Irian Jaya joined relatives and friends in mourning and burying Navy Panekenan, their fellow captive who was killed on Wednesday by the abductors as rescuing soldiers closed in. Navy Panekenan, the 28-year-old joint leader of an Indonesian- British expedition of young scientists to Irian Jaya, was buried with military honors after a Christian service.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia, China to fight it out in Uber Cup
Indonesia, China to fight it out in Uber Cup By Arif Suryobuwono HONG KONG (JP): Both defending champion Indonesia and China stand an equal chance of beating each other on the second day of the Uber Cup women's team badminton championship here today. Indonesia's team manager Iwan Setiawan told reporters yes terday that even though the Chinese players look better in terms of their world rankings, he believed that his team is by no means inferior. China's Ye Zhaoying ranks No.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Hostages freed
Hostages freed On Wednesday, the happy news reached us from Irian Jaya that most of the members of the 1995 Lorentz Expedition Team were freed by the Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) and were alive. The move by ABRI, which was code-named Operation Taskforce Bird of Paradise, was led by Army Brig. Gen Prabowo Subianto, who is also the commander of the Army's Special Forces. The team of researchers was taken hostage by OPM (Organisasi Papua Merdeka) rebels on Jan. 8. 1996.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pelita Harapan links up with British university
Pelita Harapan links up with British university JAKARTA (JP): Privately-owned Pelita Harapan university has signed an agreement with the University of the West of England (UWE) to facilitate students and instructors exchanges. The agreement was signed on Wednesday by Paul van der Lem, the dean of the UWE's Faculty of Art, Media and Design, and the dean of the Civil Engineering and Planning college of Pelita Harapan (UPH), Harianto Hardjasaputra.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
'New prostitution complex must be well planned'
'New prostitution complex must be well planned' JAKARTA (JP): The new site for the relocated prostitution complex must be well planned, or the problems with the existing Kramat Tunggak district in North Jakarta would happen again, a councilor said. Atje Muljadi, who chairs commission E for public welfare, said that planning must guarantee it will not become a residential area like Kramat Tunggak, the present site.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Japan, RP talk on APEC membership
Japan, RP talk on APEC membership TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto and Philippine President Fidel Ramos acknowledged yesterday growing support for extending a three-year ban on APEC accepting new members, Jiji Press said. "An increasing number of members support plans to continue the moratorium on new membership," Hashimoto was quoted as saying during a meeting with Ramos.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pelti plans to introduce tennis league soon
Pelti plans to introduce tennis league soon JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tennis Association will introduce selection tournaments for players bidding to form the nucleus of national teams for international events. Director of the association's national team body Wimar Witoelar told reporters on Wednesday that the program, to be held every six months, would start early next month with the selection of Davis Cup players, who are scheduled to travel to Taipei on Sept. 27 for a crucial playoff.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Flyover needed
Flyover needed From Media Indonesia I hope that the governor will spare a little of his time to observe the situation at Jl. Pramuka, especially in the morning. He will witness a frightening scene as many school children try to cross the road to get to school. Also, women have to cross the road to get to the market, which is situated on Jl. Penggalang. Every morning, there are many people crossing a certain part of the road.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Unemployment among the educated alarms Moerdiono
Unemployment among the educated alarms Moerdiono JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono expressed alarm at the high unemployment rate among college graduates, saying that joblessness among the educated is a serious problem. Addressing a gathering of Ministry of Education and Culture officials yesterday, he said college graduates find it difficult to find employment because they generally loath menial jobs.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Father accused of raping children
Father accused of raping children JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta police are studying a housewife's report saying that her 40-year-old husband has raped their two teenage children repeatedly since they were at primary school. "We haven't yet arrested, or questioned anybody because we're still thoroughly examining the report," East Jakarta detective chief Maj. Endang Sunjaya told The Jakarta Post yesterday.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Telkom's new bosses are elected smoothly
Telkom's new bosses are elected smoothly JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of state-owned PT Telkom yesterday appointed the company's new boards of commissioners and directors and approved the management's plan to pay dividends of Rp 24.48 per share or US$0.21 per American Depository Share. The appointments were mad during the shareholders' annual meeting here, the first to be held after the company floated shares on domestic and overseas stock markets in 1995.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
American fugitive arrested in RP
American fugitive arrested in RP MANILA (AFP): An American, wanted in the United States for various sexual offenses, has been arrested in the Philippines, the Immigration Commissioner Leandro Verceles said yesterday. James Leon Peifer, 46, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was arrested yesterday in Olongapo city north of Manila, Verceles said. Peifer had entered the country in June, 1995 and had found a job as a computer salesman.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia says AFTA for most favored nations too
Malaysia says AFTA for most favored nations too KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): A free trade area proposed by Southeast Asia will also grant non-tariff privileges to countries having most favored nation (MFN) status in the region, Malaysian Trade Minister Rafidah Aziz said yesterday. "For us zero means it's for the world," Rafidah told reporters, referring to the zero tariff rate for most products envisioned in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' Free Trade Area (AFTA) by 2003.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
E. Java students may lose voting rights
E. Java students may lose voting rights SURABAYA (JP): Thousands of students at Islamic boarding schools and universities in East Java may lose their voting rights in next year's general elections because registration officers have failed to take them down as eligible voters.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Traditional art
Traditional art From Merdeka The increased broadcast of the traditional arts on private TV stations is most welcome. The community has been looking forward to watching the traditional arts, which has become a national asset. It is a fact that young people tend to be indifferent towards the traditional arts because, according to them, they lack attractiveness.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Sembawang Internet unit
Sembawang Internet unit SINGAPORE (Reuter): Sembawang Media Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Sembawang Corp, said yesterday it launched a business unit to sell Internet services to companies. The company, Contact Sembawang Media, will market Internet and "Intranet" (inter-company and intra-company) products to regional corporations, Sembawang Media said in a statement.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Hanoi, RP against China's claim
Hanoi, RP against China's claim HANOI (Agencies): Vietnam turned up the volume yesterday over its claim to sovereignty of two disputed island chains in the South China Sea. Official media quoted a foreign ministry statement that said China's claims to the Paracel and Spratly islands -- seen as potentially oil-rich -- were a blatant violation of international laws.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Setting toll road rates
Setting toll road rates The disclosure that the government plans to raise Jakarta's toll road fees again in June, after only eight months, gives rise to questions about the mechanisms by which the rates are set. This is even more so given that the increase has been proposed by PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada, which builds and operates part of the city's toll roads, rather than from Jasa Marga, the state- owned company which operates the other portions.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
WB calls for more transparency
WB calls for more transparency JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank is urging Indonesia to tighten its fiscal and monetary policies and introduce more transparency and competition in all sectors to minimize the risks of overheating and a fall in investor confidence. In its latest annual report on Indonesia's economy, the World Bank stressed that maintaining investor confidence is even more crucial now than ever to cope with the estimated increase in the current account deficit.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Late Paper
Late Paper Due to problems at the printers, many of our Jakarta readers received The Jakarta Post late. We apologize for the inconvenience. -- Publisher
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Man arrested for drug possession
Man arrested for drug possession JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta police arrested a man for possession of a variety of banned drugs in a street operation early yesterday morning. The police also seized two pocketknives from the suspect, identified as Wahyudin, 52, who was driving a Feroza jeep, when he was stopped in the Tambora area at around 2 a.m., City Police spokesman Lt. Col. Iman Haryatna said.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
BWA's fashion show sets a new trend
BWA's fashion show sets a new trend By Thalia Kamarga JAKARTA (JP): A group of Jakartans have discovered a new, unique way of presenting a fashion show.
Sat, 18 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
More 300,000 made literate
More 300,000 made literate JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Military Command, in cooperation with the office of the Ministry of Education and Culture, has made 300,393 people living in Jakarta, Tangerang and Bekasi literate since last year. Lt. Col. Didi Supandi, chief of the information office of the military command, said yesterday that the figures were recorded during the anti-illiteracy drive launched in the 1995/96 fiscal year.