Archive: 30 May 1996
43 articles found
Thu, 30 May 1996
Indonesian rowers leave for Olympic qualifier
Indonesian rowers leave for Olympic qualifier JAKARTA (JP): Five Indonesian rowers set off yesterday for the Olympic Games Asia zone qualifying round in Tokyo, Japan, with the goal of winning a place at the world's biggest sporting meet.
Thu, 30 May 1996
14 soldiers to be tried over Ngabang shooting
14 soldiers to be tried over Ngabang shooting JAKARTA (JP): Fourteen soldiers suspected of involvement in the shooting of West Kalimantan demonstrators last month will soon be court-martialled, the Pontianak military chief Col. Zainuri Hasyim said."There won't be any cover-up of the facts.
Thu, 30 May 1996
Being different helps Charriol gain success
Being different helps Charriol gain successBy Thalia Kamarga JAKARTA (JP): Being different is the key to success. That is what Philippe Charriol has proven.With a motto of L'art de vivre la difference, meaning "the art of living the difference", Philippe Charriol has succeeded in becoming one of...
Thu, 30 May 1996
Keep elderly employed: Soeharto
Keep elderly employed: Soeharto DEMAK, Central Java (JP): President Soeharto launched the National Day for the Elderly yesterday with an appeal to the nation to try to keep people past retirement age in gainful employment.
Thu, 30 May 1996
Defiant politician Bintang forms new political party
Defiant politician Bintang forms new political party JAKARTA (JP): Controversial politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas announced yesterday the formation of his new political party in defiance of the law, and the government.
Thu, 30 May 1996
Minister rules out more equity in hotel firm
Minister rules out more equity in hotel firm JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday ruled out giving more equity to the state-owned hotel firm PT Hotel Indonesia International Corporation & Natour, which is attempting to improve its financial structure.
Thu, 30 May 1996
Beauty queens and values
Beauty queens and values It is to be hoped the beauty queen debate will end now that President Soeharto has barred participation in any form of Indonesians in such competitions abroad.It may be true that aside from displaying their bodies, participants must also display their intellectual...
Thu, 30 May 1996
Cement company's profits up
Cement company's profits up JAKARTA (JP): PT Indocement Tunggal Perkasa, a major publicly- listed cement producer, yesterday announced a 16 percent increase in its quarterly profits, while two other listed firms reported increases in their profits in 1995.
Thu, 30 May 1996
House on disputed land demolished amid noisy protest
House on disputed land demolished amid noisy protest JAKARTA (JP): A house on a disputed plot in the Kebon Kacang subdistrict was finally torn down amid noisy protests, despite a call by the mayor to halt the demolition pending an agreement on land compensation.
Thu, 30 May 1996
Domestic fuel sales require price subsidies
Domestic fuel sales require price subsidies JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana estimated yesterday that the government might have spent Rp 54.3 billion (US$23.11 million) in subsidies for domestic oil fuel sales in April because crude oil prices reached US$19.
Thu, 30 May 1996
Concessionaires still cheating on forest fees
Concessionaires still cheating on forest fees JAKARTA (JP): A senior government official yesterday criticized forest concessionaires for frequently failing to pay sufficient mandatory forest fees and accused them of misusing the self-assessment method entrusted to them.
Thu, 30 May 1996
Cocoa body asks for removal of VAT
Cocoa body asks for removal of VAT JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Cocoa Association yesterday urged the government to remove or postpone the implementation of value- added tax (VAT) on all primary agricultural products.
Thu, 30 May 1996
'RCTI' told to get building permit
'RCTI' told to get building permit JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta administration has urged the private television station RCTI to apply for building permits for its newly-constructed tower and building at its existing complex.
Thu, 30 May 1996
Astra International plans to produce cheap sedans
Astra International plans to produce cheap sedans JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed automaker PT Astra International yesterday confirmed that it is preparing to produce cheap sedans to anticipate tight competition in the free trade era after the year 2003."We have our own long term strategic plan.
Thu, 30 May 1996
Eradicating poverty
Eradicating poverty According to Sofyan Wanandi, only 30 out of about 100 big companies (signatories of Jimbaran Declaration) fulfilled their promised to contribute 2 percent of their net profit to the poverty eradicating program for 1995.
Thu, 30 May 1996
Anti-smoking drive no draw in sports
Anti-smoking drive no draw in sports JAKARTA (JP): An anti-smoking campaign in connection with sports events and art performances has turned out to be no easy job, because the demand for sponsorship by cigarette makers is still high.
Thu, 30 May 1996
Bus firms warned over regular bus operation
Bus firms warned over regular bus operation JAKARTA (JP): The city land traffic control agency is threatening to harshly punish bus companies which fail to operate 30 percent of their fleet as regular buses by the end of next month.
Thu, 30 May 1996
Discipline on toll road
Discipline on toll roadFrom Bisnis IndonesiaLately a number of military units in Jakarta have been flagging down and checking vehicles bearing military number plates. It would be a good thing if such operations were extended to include disciplinary behavior of toll road users, including Armed...
Thu, 30 May 1996
Documents for foreigners
Documents for foreigners I read with interest your May 26, 1996 reports concerning "How to apply for visa and stay permits" and "Work permits for foreigners issued by several agencies." I am a bit confused, however, on the following issues and would be pleased if you could clarify to avoid any...
Thu, 30 May 1996
New club specializing in sexual fitness opens
New club specializing in sexual fitness opens JAKARTA (JP): Set aside Rp 3 million (US$1,275) for a three- month program to develop your inner strength and confidence towards sexual happiness!This is an offer from a new club, the "Alexandria" clinic in Kuningan, South Jakarta, where instructors and...
Thu, 30 May 1996
29,394 children targeted in foster-parent drive
29,394 children targeted in foster-parent drive JAKARTA (JP): Almost 30,000 children will hopefully be able to enter or complete elementary school this year through scholarships from the public.According to the city's office in charge of elementary education, at least 29,394 children of elementary...
Thu, 30 May 1996
Ad spend
Ad spendFrom Media IndonesiaI would like to ask the advertising agency which designed the television advertisement for Plaza Senayan why they promote such consumptive behavior as reflected in the jingle "You live only once ...
Thu, 30 May 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 29, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 925 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 675 75 581,500 Andayani Megah 1,375 50 590,000 Aneka...
Thu, 30 May 1996
Senior citizens neglected
Senior citizens neglected KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: A total of 12,358 senior citizens in the province are categorized as "neglected" and await help from the social services office, Antara reported yesterday.The agency quoted Mrs.
Thu, 30 May 1996
Quake jostles Mataram
Quake jostles Mataram MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Residents were jolted awake when an earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale hit the city at around 2 a.m. yesterday.Antara quoted Daryono, an official at the Meteorology and Geophysics station in Denpasar, Bali, as saying that the quake...
Thu, 30 May 1996
Eye Bank seeking law on cornea transplants
Eye Bank seeking law on cornea transplants JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Eye Bank is seeking the establishment of a law which will allow immediate cornea transplantation from unidentified corpses.Siti Maemunah Alamsjah Ratuprawiranegara, the chairperson of the non-governmental organization, told a...
Thu, 30 May 1996
Nyoman's women show his explosive energy
Nyoman's women show his explosive energyBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Don't expect anything like Hofker's or Basoeki Abdullah's eroticism or Antonio Blanco's exoticism in Nyoman Gunarsa's paintings, even in the exhibition entitled Women in Nyoman's paintings, currently on show in Kemang, South...
Thu, 30 May 1996
BI to issue bonds in U.S.
BI to issue bonds in U.S. JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia will issue government bonds in the United States in July or August this year in an effort to diversify the central bank's financial sources.The central bank announced here yesterday that the bonds, the first to be issued since 1988, are...
Thu, 30 May 1996
Djojohadikusumos boost banking stance
Djojohadikusumos boost banking stance JAKARTA (JP): Senior economist Sumitro Djojohadikusumo and his family boosted their presence in the banking industry yesterday by injecting Rp 40 billion in fresh funds to Bank Pelita, one of the banks acquired by the family in the last two years.
Thu, 30 May 1996
Gapensi questions tender process
Gapensi questions tender process JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Builders Association (Gapensi) has revealed what it calls irregularities in the tender process for the repair and cleaning of waterways in the Tanjung Priok harbor.
Thu, 30 May 1996
Basofi denies levies for Golkar account
Basofi denies levies for Golkar account SURABAYA, East Java (JP): Governor Basofi Soedirman has denied reports of levies to beef-up Golkar's political funds being taxed on civil servants."It's not true if people said there are fees, including for Golkar batik and yellow jacket.
Thu, 30 May 1996
Freeport denies neglecting native Irianese
Freeport denies neglecting native Irianese JAKARTA (JP): PT Freeport Indonesia, a frequent target of allegations of human rights abuse and environmental degradation in Irian Jaya, denied yesterday it neglects indigenous Irianese.Paul S.
Thu, 30 May 1996
RI's top shuttlers plan no tours before Atlanta
RI's top shuttlers plan no tours before Atlanta JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top badminton players will skip all tournaments before the Atlanta Olympic Games after their successful defense of their titles in the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup, an official said yesterday.
Thu, 30 May 1996
Arifin remembered in poetry
Arifin remembered in poetry JAKARTA (JP): The death of playwright Arifin C. Noer was commemorated Tuesday evening by a musical performance of his poems.The commemoration of Arifin's death last year at his home in Cipete, South Jakarta, featured artists from the Teater Bel and the Lab Teater Ketjil...
Thu, 30 May 1996
Daewoo to build cement plant in S. Sulawesi
Daewoo to build cement plant in S. Sulawesi JAKARTA (JP): South Korea's Daewoo Corporation yesterday secured a US$208.8 million contract to build a cement plant in South Sulawesi for PT Semen Bosowa Maros.
Thu, 30 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,...
Thu, 30 May 1996
Hotline for obstetrics
Hotline for obstetrics JAKARTA (JP): Those in need of information on obstetrics and gynecology can now dial 3901122 and 3901133 or fax 3901177 for the hotline at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Central Jakarta.
Thu, 30 May 1996
Soeharto leads foster parent drive
Soeharto leads foster parent drive DEMAK, Central Java (JP): President Soeharto inaugurated the National Foster Parents Movement yesterday by pledging to take care of 100,000 children who need financial assistance to send them to school.
Thu, 30 May 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Matters 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Dance 3:30 Travel: Rhine Valley 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science Film: Art Link Letter 4:30 Education 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Economic: Karya...
Thu, 30 May 1996
Govt blamed for RI's poor car technology
Govt blamed for RI's poor car technology JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Automotive Industry Association, which groups mostly Japanese vehicle manufacturers, yesterday blamed the government for not giving enough chances to existing assemblers to develop locally-designed sedans.
Thu, 30 May 1996
Joop denies bribe for Bali megaproject
Joop denies bribe for Bali megaproject JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave yesterday denied that his office has received illegal payments from the state-owned PT Telkom telecommunications company for the development of a US$85 million tourist megaproject in Bali.
Thu, 30 May 1996
Government privatizes Aneka Gas Industri
Government privatizes Aneka Gas Industri JAKARTA (JP): The government has privatized state-owned industrial gas firm PT Aneka Gas Industri through direct placement in an effort to improve its competitiveness.
Thu, 30 May 1996
Villagers reject compensation
Villagers reject compensation BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Around 700 residents of Sukarame subdistrict yesterday held a demonstration at the provincial legislative council, protesting a planned appropriation of their land.