Archive: 28 May 1996
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Tue, 28 May 1996
Australia attacked over Asian aid cancellation
Australia attacked over Asian aid cancellation SYDNEY (AFP): Four Asian countries have made strong protests to the Australian government over its cancellation of an aid scheme tied to contracts they had negotiated with Australian companies, a shadow minister said.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Play in memory of Arifin C. Noer
Play in memory of Arifin C. Noer JAKARTA (JP): The theater group Teater Kubur will perform a play by the late Arifin C. Noer, a noted playwright who died on May 28 last year at the age of 54.Kapai-kapai, written in 1970, will be staged on Wednesday to Friday evenings to commemorate the first...
Tue, 28 May 1996
Soldiers get loyalty medals
Soldiers get loyalty medals KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Army chief of Staff Gen. R. Hartono presented in absentia ten soldiers of the 161 Wirasakti military detachment with Satya Lencana Kesetiaan medals, Antara reported yesterday.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Man gets 32 months for drugs offenses
Man gets 32 months for drugs offenses JAKARTA (JP): A court yesterday sentenced a man caught for possessing illegal drugs to 32 months imprisonment. A prosecutor had earlier demanded a four-year sentence.Yono, alias Alex, a father of two children, was caught on Dec.
Tue, 28 May 1996
ABRI captures separatist
ABRI captures separatist DILI, East Timor: The Armed Forces (ABRI) arrested last Thursday Geronimo Soares, a 31-year-old rebel, in Fatubolu village in the Ermera regency, Antara reported yesterday.Local military chief Col.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Dengue fever kills 18 people
Dengue fever kills 18 people JAKARTA (JP): The city health agency has reported that 18 people have died and 1,771 others have been hospitalized suffering from dengue fever, from January to May this year.
Tue, 28 May 1996
C. Lampung village hit by typhoid epidemic
C. Lampung village hit by typhoid epidemic JAKARTA (JP): Several dozen medics are waging a war against typhoid which has stricken over 375 people in just four-days in a small village in Jabong, Central Lampung.Patients yesterday continued to pour into A. Yani hospital and makeshift health clinics.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Educator wants new ministry for child welfare
Educator wants new ministry for child welfare JAKARTA (JP): An educator of child workers and street children has suggested that a ministry for child welfare be established to avoid continued abuse of impoverished children.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Benchmarking makes RI debut
Benchmarking makes RI debut JAKARTA (JP): Presetio Utomo & Co., the Indonesian partner of the United States-based Arthur Andersen, yesterday launched the Indonesian Benchmarking Clearinghouse.This first benchmarking agency in the country is a non-profit organization founded by the public accounting...
Tue, 28 May 1996
Risjadson, PLN seal power deal
Risjadson, PLN seal power deal JAKARTA (JP): A consortium of the Risjadson Group, which will establish two coal-fired steam power plants with a total capacity of 310 megawatts (MW), yesterday signed agreements with state- owned electricity company PT PLN on the sales of electricity.
Tue, 28 May 1996
United Tractors' dividend
United Tractors' dividend JAKARTA(JP): Publicly-listed PT United Tractor, a distributor of plant equipment, announced yesterday that it has received its shareholders' approval to pay a dividend of Rp 130 per share (5.5 U.S. cents), totaling Rp 17 billion.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Telecoms union prepares new cellular phone tariffs
Telecoms union prepares new cellular phone tariffs JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Association of Telecommunications Companies are preparing more-reasonable tariffs for cellular telephones in an attempt to attract more subscribers.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Halla, Kayulapis tie up
Halla, Kayulapis tie up SEOUL (AFP): South Korea's Halla Group has teamed up with the Kayulapis Group of Indonesia to build a US$400-million cement joint venture on the Indonesian island of Java, a Korean group spokesman said yesterday.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Gifted children need special schools
Gifted children need special schools JAKARTA (JP): Noted psychologist S.C. Utami Munandar has called for the establishment of special schools for the gifted, saying they are needed to help Indonesia meet its target of producing high quality human resources.
Tue, 28 May 1996
'Bemo' drivers seek legal help
'Bemo' drivers seek legal help JAKARTA (JP): About 50 bemo drivers came in their three- wheeled motorized public transportation vehicles to the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute yesterday to seek legal assistance. This is their second visit to the office in a week.
Tue, 28 May 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Kid's Song 3:05 Children Program 3:30 TV Series: Beyond Tomorrow 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science: The Great Days of the Century 4:30 TV Drama 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village...
Tue, 28 May 1996
Komatsu shareholders get dividend
Komatsu shareholders get dividend JAKARTA (JP): The shareholders of PT Komatsu Indonesia, a publicly-listed heavy-equipment producer, yesterday approved the management's proposal to pay dividends of Rp 82 (3.5 U.S.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Agencies protest maids protection
Agencies protest maids protection SINGAPORE (Reuter): Measures implemented by the Philippines to protect foreign domestic workers in Singapore put an unfair financial burden on employers here without requiring adequate commitment from workers, an employment association said yesterday.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Students protest politics laws
Students protest politics laws BANDUNG, West Java: Hundreds of students from the Bandung Moslem University held a campus demonstration yesterday to demand the government revoke its laws on politics.The laws stipulate, for instance, that there are only three political groupings: Golkar, the...
Tue, 28 May 1996
Jababeka's profits up 50%
Jababeka's profits up 50% JAKARTA (JP): Industrial estate company PT Kawasan Industri Jababeka announced yesterday it had increased its net profits by 50 percent from Rp 91.6 billion (US$39.82 million) in 1994 to Rp 137.3 billion last year, in spite of the prevailing slump in the property market.
Tue, 28 May 1996
City approves Rp 1,800 as new fare of AC bus
City approves Rp 1,800 as new fare of AC bus JAKARTA (JP): The fare on air-conditioned Patas (express) buses increased on Saturday from Rp 1,300 to Rp 1,800 (78 US cents) after the city administration gave its approval.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Second wave Asian economic tigers face woes
Second wave Asian economic tigers face woes SYDNEY (AFP): Asia's second wave of economic tigers -- Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia -- face problems because they are not managing their growth as well as the first group did, the head of Australia's biggest company warned yesterday.
Tue, 28 May 1996
ASEAN police to link up
ASEAN police to link up KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): An online linkup of police forces in the seven ASEAN nations is being developed to improve cooperation and coordination of policing in the region, a police spokesman said yesterday.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Rancamaya parties summoned by court
Rancamaya parties summoned by court JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Administrative Court demanded the presence of parties during hearings over a land dispute, including the Chairman of the National Land Agency.Lintong O.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Burkina Faso President begins four-day visit
Burkina Faso President begins four-day visit JAKARTA (JP): Burkina Faso and Indonesia are examining the possibility of boosting commercial ties between the two countries through counter trade deals.After a courtesy call by Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore on President Soeharto yesterday...
Tue, 28 May 1996
Lawbreakers must be punished: House
Lawbreakers must be punished: House JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives (DPR) urged the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) yesterday to take stringent action against those caught violating capital market rulings.
Tue, 28 May 1996
General outlines election security plan
General outlines election security plan JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) chief of General Affairs Lt. Gen. Soeyono said yesterday the military plans to maintain security during the 1997 general elections in a "proportional" manner with the aim of avoiding the loss of human lives.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Women's achievements
Women's achievementsFrom Media IndonesiaAlya Rohali's participation in the world beauty contest has caused great concern in the community, particularly among women. Moreover Alya said the she also represented the Betawi people.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Kwang Yang's plant in RI
Kwang Yang's plant in RI TAIPEI (AFP): Kwang Yang Motor Co., a leading motorcycle manufacturer in Taiwan, will invest US$60 million to work with Indonesia's Lippo group in building a plant near Jakarta, the Taiwanese firm said.
Tue, 28 May 1996
1996 tax notices sent out
1996 tax notices sent out JAKARTA (JP): The 1996 property tax notice, known as a SPPT- PBB, has been sent to most subdistricts in the capital.In a written statement to The Jakarta Post, Wahab Rachmatsjah, head of the City Revenue Office, said 808,677 notices were sent out between March 25 and May 8.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Osprey Maritime expands shipping services in Asia
Osprey Maritime expands shipping services in AsiaBy Benget Simbolon KWANGJU, South Korea (JP): Shipping company Osprey Maritime, the oil and gas shipping unit of the Bimantara Group, has procured four new tankers to strengthen its fleet to 23 carriers, in a bid to benefit from the rapid growth of...
Tue, 28 May 1996
Mustika Ratu profits up 114%
Mustika Ratu profits up 114% JAKARTA (JP): PT Mustika Ratu, a manufacturer of traditional medicines and cosmetics, announced yesterday that its net profits last year increased by 114 percent to Rp 16 billion (US$6.95 million) from Rp 7.5 billion the previous year.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Irian abductors do not represent locals: Ex-hostage
Irian abductors do not represent locals: Ex-hostage JAKARTA (JP): The rebels who kidnapped researchers in Irian Jaya were a dangerous and unpredictable small group not representative of the majority of Irianese, a former hostage stated yesterday.
Tue, 28 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,...
Tue, 28 May 1996
PON to get on-line computer
PON to get on-line computer JAKARTA (JP): The XIV National Games (PON) here next year will have an on-line computer system to ease the compiling of results, programs and other hectic tasks at the national sports gathering.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Bogus reporter arrested in Bogor
Bogus reporter arrested in Bogor BOGOR, West Java (JP): Security officers caught a man posing as a reporter as he tried to interview Mayor Eddy Gunardi about the handling of traders whose Kebon Kembang market kiosks were destroyed by fire in March.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Thief killed by mob
Thief killed by mob JAKARTA (JP): A hoodlum was mobbed to death by residents on Jl. Taruna in East Jakarta for trying to rob a female pedestrian yesterday.East Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Gories Mere confirmed the death of Ely Heri Halawa, 28, and said that the criminal had tried to rob a woman...
Tue, 28 May 1996
NGOs call for commission on children's rights
NGOs call for commission on children's rights JAKARTA (JP): Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are calling on the government to establish a national commission on children's rights in order to better protect Indonesia's children, especially street children and child workers.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Double glory boosts RI's Olympic quest
Double glory boosts RI's Olympic quest JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's triumphant Thomas and Uber Cup teams are cutting short their victory celebrations to immediately resume their tough training regime for the Atlanta Olympic Games, which begin in July.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Development of the eastern region
Development of the eastern region The choice of Biak, Irian Jaya, as the pilot project for the eastern region's comprehensive development program is laudable.The tax incentives and liberal regulatory procedures will most likely woo domestic and foreign investors.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Dharmala's profits up
Dharmala's profits up JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Dharmala Sakti Sejahtera yesterday reported consolidated net profits of Rp 67.5 billion (US$30 million) for last year, a 10 percent increase over the previous year.
Tue, 28 May 1996
No intention to raise fuel prices: Govt
No intention to raise fuel prices: Govt JAKARTA (JP): The government has no intention of raising fuel prices despite the World Bank's suggestion that it increases prices to augment domestic revenues for its budget, ministers said.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Many 'Mercado' women anemic
Many 'Mercado' women anemic DILI, East Timor: About 60 percent of housewives living in the area called Mercado (market) Lama are anemic, a local health official said recently.Antara quoted Martha Handoko on Saturday as blaming the unhealthy environment for the problem.
Tue, 28 May 1996
'Bajaj' hero gets public recognition
'Bajaj' hero gets public recognition JAKARTA (JP): Police handed a sum of money and a certificate of appreciation to the wife of a bajaj (motorized pedicab) driver who was killed while defending his passenger from being robbed on May 9.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Protest delays demolition of houses
Protest delays demolition of houses TANGERANG, West Java (JP): The demolition of 639 houses in Dadap village scheduled for yesterday was delayed upon the request of the ruling group Golkar's Central Board.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Tokyo Electric in Sibolga
Tokyo Electric in Sibolga TOKYO (AFP): Tokyo Electric Power Co. Inc. will start generating electricity in Southeast Asian countries in a shift from its long-standing policy of limiting its activity to within Japan, a major daily said.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Spirit of competition
Spirit of competition The way our athletes fought for and won the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup in Hong Kong at the weekend should dispel any doubt or apprehension caused by the recent suggestion of some local experts that Indonesians, either by nature or cultural inclination, are not competitive.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Torajans' anger over virginity soothed
Torajans' anger over virginity soothed JAKARTA (JP): The Tana Torajan community's protest over a bureaucrat's remarks on virginity won sympathy from senior leaders of the House of Representatives yesterday.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Tri Polyta, Japanese firms sign joint venture
Tri Polyta, Japanese firms sign joint venture JAKARTA (JP): PT Tri Polyta Indonesia, the country's biggest polypropylene resins producer, yesterday signed a joint venture agreement with Nippon Shokubai and Tomen Corporation of Japan to produce acrylic acid and acrylic ester.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Indonesia joins Habitat II int'l conference
Indonesia joins Habitat II int'l conference JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesian delegate to the second World Human Settlement Conference (Habitat II) in Istanbul, Turkey, said yesterday that legal eviction will be among the more contentious issues to be debated by conference participants.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Cold War has aftermath in Asia-Pacific
Cold War has aftermath in Asia-Pacific The latest incidents on the Korean peninsula show how much the security situation in the Asia-Pacific region is determined by conflicts left over from the Cold War, writes Walden Bello in this Inter Press Service commentary.
Tue, 28 May 1996
S'pore disfavors ministers' children
S'pore disfavors ministers' children SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said the island state was a meritocratic society that did not favor the children of top officials, the Straits Times newspaper reported yesterday.
Tue, 28 May 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 27, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 925 -25 4,000 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 625 25 7,500 Andayani Megah 1,325 -25 245,000...
Tue, 28 May 1996
Gus Dur tells supporters to correct the government
Gus Dur tells supporters to correct the government JAKARTA (JP): Controversial scholar Abdurrahman Wahid has advised his 30 million followers in Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) to correct but not topple the government.