Archive: 22 June 1996
64 articles found
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
From Bleriot flight to Indonesia Air Show '96
From Bleriot flight to Indonesia Air Show '96 JAKARTA: In the big scheme of things, aviation is relatively young. Barely 100 years old, given the Dec. 17, 1903 historic flight by the Wright brothers, aviation has seen tremendous growth. From its simple bicycle beginnings to the leap into outer space. Ever since the Wright brothers' flight, aeronautics engineers have designed thousands of civilian and military airplanes in as many shapes and sizes.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
600,000 families to be resettled by 1999
600,000 families to be resettled by 1999 JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to complete resettling 600,000 families by the end of the current sixth Five-Year Development Plan period in 1999, an official says. H.J. Widarbo Ruslan, the director general of resettlement at the Ministry of Transmigration, said that the resettlers comprise 350,000 families who would be fully sponsored by the government, along with 250,000 "self-sponsored" families who will receive limited government assistance.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Alatas off to Geneva for more Timor talks
Alatas off to Geneva for more Timor talks JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas is to fly to Geneva tomorrow for an eighth round of talks with his Portuguese counterpart to settle the international status of East Timor. Alatas announced after reporting to President Soeharto at the Merdeka Palace yesterday that the meeting, held under the auspices of the United Nations' Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, is expected to focus on essentials of the issue.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Hidden side of Ali Sadikin to be exhibited at TIM
Hidden side of Ali Sadikin to be exhibited at TIM By Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles, a best-selling biography and a compilation of press interviews have been published about Ali Sadikin, the former governor of Jakarta. Now a photo essay has been added to the list, revealing a hidden side of his life. The Other Side of Ali Sadikin is the work of Umar Widodo, a photography student at the Jakarta Arts Institute.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bank depositors to get better protection
Bank depositors to get better protection JAKARTA (JP): The regulation on bank liquidations now being drafted by the government will give stronger protection to depositors, according to a senior official of Bank Indonesia, the central bank. Heru Soepraptomo, Bank Indonesia's managing director for legal issues and supervision, said here Thursday that under the planned regulation, depositors will receive priority in getting their money back if their banks are liquidated.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
How the people of Jakarta view their changing city
How the people of Jakarta view their changing city JAKARTA (JP): Today marks the 469th anniversary of Jakarta, home to over 9 million people and a multitude of problems. There is thus a chance for both its residents and authorities to reflect on their achievements and failures -- for which both the citizens and those in authority are responsible. There cannot be an effective government without a cooperative community, and there is no public cooperation without a clean government.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Congress
Congress Correction: The main photo caption appearing on this page yesterday should have read: "ABRI's Sociopolitical Affairs Chief Lt. Gen. Syarwan Hamid". We regret the error. -- Editor
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
War stories
War stories A nephew of mine, born in the former Dutch East Indies, returned, to Japanese-occupied Taiwan with his Taiwanese parents just before the Pacific War broke out in 1941. When my nephew arrived in Taiwan the country was feverishly preparing for war and all healthy young males were immediately conscripted into the Japanese army. The Japanese army was very harsh. The drills included combat training. My nephew was soon sent to Southeast Asia.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Elephants to be given away
Elephants to be given away BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The Ministry of Forestry has scrapped the Rp 14 million ($6,000) transfer fee it charges for every tamed elephant from the Way Kambas Elephant Training School. Eko Wardoyo, the chief of the ministry's Lampung Office, told Antara that the elephants will be given away to encourage more people to use the animals. Graduates from the school have been trained to work on farms and forest projects as well as in the tourism industry.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Osaka eyes Asian markets
Osaka eyes Asian markets TOKYO (Reuter): The Osaka Securities Exchange (OSE) plans to establish an Asian stock section in November and the first company is expected to be listed as early as next spring, an OSE spokesman said yesterday. The section will target medium-sized companies in eager need of funding, particularly those operating in Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia and China, he said.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Workers ask for help from rights body
Workers ask for help from rights body JAKARTA (JP): Sixty workers, who have been on strike for four days, lodged their grievances yesterday with the National Committee on Human Rights. The employees of packaging factory PT Maxpos Prima in Tangerang, West Java, asked the commission to reprimand the company for not paying attention to workers' demands, which they perceived to be a violation of human rights.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia rallies to beat Malaysia
Indonesia rallies to beat Malaysia FUKUOKA, Japan (Agencies): Indonesia survived a tough battle against Malaysia before winning 4-15, 15-5, 11-15, 15-5, 16-14 and raising its win-loss record to 2-1 at the Asian Pacific Cup men's volleyball tournament yesterday. In a contrasting style, defending champion Japan eased through a challenge from Vietnam with a three-set victory to remain unbeaten. With a 15-1, 15-11, 15-11 win, the Japanese spikers took another step toward their fifth straight cup.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Technological progress abounds
Technological progress abounds JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia Air Show '96 is providing a first-hand look at some of the world's most potential markets in an industry that has one of the greatest growth rates in Asia. Many foreign companies have come to the air show to showoff their latest technological achievements.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI lifter aims for fifth in Atlanta
RI lifter aims for fifth in Atlanta JAKARTA (JP): As winning a medal at the Atlanta Olympic Games looks unlikely, Indonesia's best lifter, Heri Setiawan, has said he will be content with fifth place. "I have prepared to finish among the top five, instead of overburdening myself with the too great expectation of taking a medal," a realistic Heri said during a regular training session at Gajah Sena gym in Bogor, West Java, yesterday. "I'm satisfied with the progress I have made day by day here.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Semen Gresik projects to make Rp 200b profit
Semen Gresik projects to make Rp 200b profit JAKARTA (JP): PT Semen Gresik, a publicly-listed cement producer, said yesterday it had made a net profit of Rp 52.2 billion (US$22 million) in the first quarter of 1996. Semen Gresik's internal operations contributed only Rp 15 billion to its consolidated profit even though its production capacity is far greater than its two subsidiaries -- PT Semen Tonasa and PT Semen Padang -- which were acquired in August 1995.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto calls for proper use of state funds
Soeharto calls for proper use of state funds JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday urged officials to use state funds wisely even though the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) had decided to meet most of the government's aid request.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt blasted for dominating the flow of information
Govt blasted for dominating the flow of information YOGYAKARTA (JP): Communication experts are criticizing the government for "dominating" the flow of information to society, in an effort to shape public opinion to its advantage.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia earns place in aerospace industry
Indonesia earns place in aerospace industry By Rita. A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has proudly entered the era of advanced technology with its hi-tech aerospace industry. State-owned PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara or IPTN, the only aircraft industry in Southeast Asia, has put the world on notice that Indonesia is now ready to compete in the field of aircraft manufacturing.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pesticide commission bans 28 hazardous active chemicals
Pesticide commission bans 28 hazardous active chemicals JAKARTA (JP): The National Pesticide Commission has decided to ban pesticides containing one or more of the 28 active chemicals identified as being hazardous to people's health and harmful to the environment. The commission's secretary, Daryanto, said the ban would be applied by stopping the registration of new brands containing such chemicals and by rejecting the extension of expired licenses of brands already on the market.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Impressive display awaits visitors to air show
Impressive display awaits visitors to air show JAKARTA: The Indonesia Air Show '96 will no doubt be one of the world's largest. Over 200 companies from 22 countries have confirmed their participation, with as many as 62 planes to go on display at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Cengkareng. The aircraft on display will be impressive: Two stealth airplanes, the F-117 Nighthawk and B-2 bomber, and two supersonic B-1B bombers.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Passion not jargon
Passion not jargon It seems Mr. Ronci (The Jakarta Post, June 18, 1996) may have misconstrued some valuable points made in Mr. Hayton's letter (The Jakarta Post, June 14, 1996) about Euro '96 commentary. Many of my Indonesian friends and colleagues are similarly dismayed by the limited enthusiasm of the RCTI commentary team. I witness emotionally charged, informative and accurate commentary by Indonesians week in and week out at local football matches.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pramindo gets new shareholders
Pramindo gets new shareholders JAKARTA (JP): Telephone consortium PT Pramindo Ikat Nusantara announced yesterday that it will add Japan's Marubeni and Nichimen Corps. to its list of shareholders. Pramindo said in a statement that Marubeni will now have an 8- percent stake in the consortium and Nichimen a 1-percent interest.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Stop religious tension with talks'
'Stop religious tension with talks' SEMARANG (JP): Scholars agree that extensive discussions between religious leaders are needed to reduce tension among their followers. Unfortunately, "such dialog is still limited," Jaka Sutapa from the Duta Wacana Christian University in Yogyakarta said recently. He blamed the situation on the trauma left by religious conflicts in the past. "It's difficult to ask leaders of any religion to initiate dialogs with other religions," he said on Tuesday.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
S. Korea hit by high-cost economy
S. Korea hit by high-cost economy By Riyadi SEOUL (JP): Despite its grand vision for its economic future, South Korea continues to suffer from a chronic high-cost economy and defiant current account deficit.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Fighting fire with fire
Fighting fire with fire Pollution in Jakarta has reached unacceptable levels. Are you, reader, resigned to accepting the fact that Jakarta has the inglorious distinction of being one of the world's most polluted cities? Are you prepared to accept the fact that the air we breathe is becoming more and more unhealthy? Of course it is time the government took action and forced the buses and taxis and bajaj and dirty motorbikes and old cars to clean up their exhaust or get off the road.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Work starts on Ngawi rest area
Work starts on Ngawi rest area SURABAYA: The East Java provincial administration is currently building a rest area for motorists near the border with Central Java in Ngawi. The facility, which is expected to be completed in March next year, is built off a busy highway in Pengkol, a village near the town of Ngawi, Antara reported. The two-hectare facility includes restaurants and cafes as well as a children's playground, a garden and souvenir shops.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Limits to freedom
Limits to freedom I read the front page article 'Unrecognized new party gains more support' in The Jakarta Post of June 18, 1996. I was surprised at the conclusion made by your newspaper, a paper usually cautious in giving its opinion. The Post said that the newly formed opposition Indonesian Democratic Union Party (PDUI) gained the support of a former general and two scholars at a seminar.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt issues only one industrial investment license
Govt issues only one industrial investment license CIKAMPEK, West Java (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo told local administrations not to pass any regulations requiring licences for investment projects on industrial estates. "The local administration should not require anything which will hamper investment in industrial estates," the minister said in a ceremony to mark the inauguration of PT Indopoly's plant at the Bukit Indah City industrial estates here yesterday.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian Air Shoe set for take off
Indonesian Air Shoe set for take off JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia Air Show '96, an ambitious aviation exhibition at the Soekarno-Hatta international airport, will be opened by President Soeharto today. The multimillion dollar show, which will feature both dynamic and static exhibitions and involve some of the world's best aerobatics teams, is expected to attract about 1.2 million visitors. State Minister of Research and Technology B.J.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Garment trader killed
Garment trader killed JAKARTA (JP): A garment trader has been stabbed to death by a relative who was accused of stealing Rp 60,000 (US$25.53) of the trader's money. City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. Iman Haryatna said that the victim, Burhan Samuli, accused his relative, Ikbal, of stealing Rp 60,000 from his wallet while he was sleeping on Thursday night. "Ikbal was angry and then stabbed Burhan in the neck and stomach," he said.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Twelve die in bus accident
Twelve die in bus accident JAKARTA (JP): Twelve people died and 30 others were injured when a Cahaya Kerinci passenger bus plunged into a ravine in the Sitinjau Laut area some 20 kilometers south of Padang, the capital of West Sumatra, early yesterday. Antara reported that the bus, bound for Padang from Sungai Penuh, Jambi, was speeding in an area known for its sharp bends before it lost control. Padang police chief Lt. Col.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Scandal taints college degrees
Scandal taints college degrees BANGKOK (UPI): Several Thai politicians have been asked to return their degrees from a northeastern college following allegations that the school provides diplomas to rich students who pay "tuition" but do not have to attend classes, reports said yesterday.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN and Japan show concern over Myanmar
ASEAN and Japan show concern over Myanmar WASHINGTON (Agencies): U.S. envoys sent to Asia to warn that Myanmar is a destabilizing force in the region have reported that Southeast Asian nations and Japan share fundamental U.S. concerns about Burma, the White House said on Thursday. U.S. special envoys Stanley Roth and William Brown had visited Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand June 10-17 seeking a coordinated response to political developments in Myanmar.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Aid builds confidence
Aid builds confidence As Indonesia's official foreign debt servicing and installment payments have been greater than its annual loan from its creditor consortium, the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI), it is easy to get the impression that the government has been forced into a debt trap; borrowing from Peter to repay John. The latest CGI meeting in Paris pledged US$5.3 billion in new loans on Thursday for the current 1996/1997 fiscal year. It was similar to its commitment last year.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Lidya through Asia Cup semis
Lidya through Asia Cup semis JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Uber Cup player Lidya Djaelawidjaja rallied to beat her Chinese counterpart Zhang Ning 11-6, 4-11, 11-9 for a place in the semifinals of the Ciba Asia Cup badminton championships in Seoul yesterday. Indonesian second string shuttlers advanced to the semifinals in four divisions, but they lost the chance to win the men's singles title.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Archer to light Games torch
Archer to light Games torch JAKARTA (JP): Top Indonesian female archer Nurfitriyana Sam Lantang, has been named to kindle the 14th National Games torch with a flaming arrow during the Games's opening ceremony on Sept. 9, secretary-general of the organizing committee, Eddy Widodo, said on Thursday. Eddy added that the opening ceremony at the Senayan stadium would involve around 14,000 performers.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Congress to demote Megawati
Congress to demote Megawati By M.M.I. Ahyani MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Participants at the government- sponsored congress of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) yesterday pondered what role to assign to Megawati Soekarnoputri, the party chief they intend to oust. Many participants, including some senior party leaders, say Megawati's services should be reduced but not dispensed with altogether.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Philippines and Moro talks formally open
Philippines and Moro talks formally open DAVAO, Philippines (Agencies): Peace talks with Moro rebels formally opened in this southern city late yesterday, delayed by backroom negotiations to solve remaining problems.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Toll roads dilemma
Toll roads dilemma An appropriate moment has been chosen to announce the latest increase in toll road fees. While the public is being kept confused by the PDI congress affair and people are excited over the European Cup soccer tournament, the government suddenly came with the announcement of urban toll road fee increases in Jakarta. This timing, whether or not intentionally chosen, has indeed deflected much of the public's attention.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Energy Equity raises funds
Energy Equity raises funds SYDNEY (Reuter): Energy Equity Ltd said yesterday it would raise A$28 million through a share issue of 42.5 million shares at 66 cents each. Energy Equity (EEC) Managing Director Maurice Brand said the capital raising would be used by EEC to fund new energy project opportunities in Indonesia, Australia and the Pacific Region. He said EEC had just finished presentations to international investors.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
French jumpers set for sweep
French jumpers set for sweep LIDO, West Java (JP): France maintained its superb form yesterday for a possible clean sweep of the Sixth World Parachuting Championships on Canopy Formation. Although strong winds caused the organizers to stop the sorties, France has maintained its chance of winning the overall title when the biennial meet concludes tomorrow.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Deregulation of fisheries sector to be announced
Deregulation of fisheries sector to be announced JAKARTA (JP): The government will announce next week a number of deregulatory measures for the fisheries sector, Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah says. Speaking to reporters here yesterday, Sjarifudin said the planned deregulation, scheduled to be announced on Monday, is expected to increase the efficiency and revenues of that sector.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bre-X climbs on new Busang gold estimate
Bre-X climbs on new Busang gold estimate CALGARY (Reuter): A new calculation of the amount of gold harbored in Bre-X Minerals Ltd's huge Busang property in Indonesia sent investors scurrying into the market Thursday, driving up the company's stock in heavy volume. Bre-X, the Cinderella story of the international gold mining scene, climbed 40 cents in Toronto to C$25.40 with 2.05 million shares changing hands.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Car race video game players to join competition in July
Car race video game players to join competition in July JAKARTA (JP): Players of the Sega video game Daytona will compete for the first time in July. "The Daytona car race video game has been popular among the public, with children and adults. We will provide them the chance to prove their skills through this contest," said Adiguna Sutowo, president director of PT Citra Pramudita International, at yesterday's press meeting at the Hard Rock Cafe.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bali is relatively safe
Bali is relatively safe DENPASAR, Bali: Bali Governor Ida Bagus Oka said the island is still relatively safe for foreign visitors, with a crime rate that could not be regarded as excessive. Oka told reporters that the fact that the number of visitors to Indonesia continued to increase year after year when most other countries are experiencing an opposite trend indicates that foreigners have confidence about their safety when visiting Indonesia, and Bali in particular.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
City to eliminate fences to make Jakarta friendly
City to eliminate fences to make Jakarta friendly JAKARTA (JP): A gubernatorial decree on the demolition of walls separating high-rise buildings will be issued this year, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday. Surjadi announced at a 469th anniversary of Jakarta press conference that the decree is an effort to make the city "friendly".
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
PDI and military reach agreement on street rallies
PDI and military reach agreement on street rallies JAKARTA (JP): The embattled executive board of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) and the Jakarta military command agreed yesterday that, following Thursday's bloody clash in the capital, no more violence would be perpetrated by either side. PDI deputy secretary-general Haryanto Taslam said at a press conference yesterday evening that a delegation of seven party executives met with the chief of the Jakarta Military Command, Maj. Gen.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
SMART to divest tuna business shares
SMART to divest tuna business shares JAKARTA (JP): PT SMART Corporation of the Sinar Mas Group, a manufacturer of crude palm oil-based products, announced yesterday it will divest its shares in another loss-making subsidiary in a bid to boost its earnings growth. The company said in a statement that earlier this year it sold its interest in two subsidiaries, PT Sinar Meadow International Indonesia and PT Smartindo Bluebird Snacks, for Rp 2.1 billion (US$891,719) and Rp 1 billion respectively.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI's university graduates lack social awareness
RI's university graduates lack social awareness JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's universities have been successful in producing intelligent professionals who constitute the country's "strategic elite group", but have failed in instilling in their graduates an awareness of their social environment, an official says.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Ethnic conflicts test security
Ethnic conflicts test security By Anak Agung Banyu Perwita BANDUNG (JP): A major problem facing pluralistic nation-states is rising ethnic conflict among their people. Since the Cold War, conflict between ethnic groups and states has posed major challenges to domestic and international security in most parts of the world. Conceptually, ethnic conflict is a permanent form of modern economic, social, and political struggle.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Hanjin wins RI order
Hanjin wins RI order SEOUL (Reuter): South Korea's Hanjin Shipping Co, a unit of the Hanjin Group HANJ.CN, said yesterday it has won a US$100 million contract from Indonesian state oil firm Pertamina to transport Indonesian-produced crude oil from 1998. A Hanjin Shipping spokesman said it would soon order two 17,500-deadweight-ton crude carriers from its sister firm, Hanjin Heavy Industries Co.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Heart-stopping excitement from aerobatics teams
Heart-stopping excitement from aerobatics teams JAKARTA (JP): Four of the world's most entertaining aerobatics teams will fill the skies during the Indonesia Air Show '96, performing for the air show's Aerobatics Festival. Air Force Col. Suprihadi, who is responsible for the Aerobatics Festival, said in Indonesia Air Show '96 News that Indonesia was one of the few countries to still present aerobatics at an international air show.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Adi Andojo takes collusion case to Vice President
Adi Andojo takes collusion case to Vice President JAKARTA (JP): Justice Adi Andojo Soetjipto has taken his campaign to clean the Supreme Court of collusion to Vice President Try Sutrisno after his own immediate supervisor failed to take action. The Deputy Chief Justice for General Crimes told a meeting at the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) yesterday that he had written to Try on Wednesday asking that he follow up on the internal investigation of the Supreme Court.
Sat, 22 Jun 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 Soccer: Dunhill League 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Soccer: Dunhill League (continued) 5:10 Evening News 5:30 Tours: Tanah Karo 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: Central Sulawesi 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 9:00 World...
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Public action urged to prevent dengue fever
Public action urged to prevent dengue fever JAKARTA (JP): Head of the city health agency Asman Lasman said the public does not understand the importance of preventing dengue fever. Unless the people themselves start eliminating potential breeding spots for the aedes aegypti mosquito, which carries the arbovirus that causes the disease, the number of dengue fever cases this year could reach around 5,000 like last year, Asman said yesterday.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Manila's reserves rise
Manila's reserves rise MANILA (AFP): The Philippines's gross international reserves rose to a 10-year high of US$10.25 billion as of Wednesday, Central Bank of the Philippines governor Gabriel Singson said. The central bank had put the gross international reserves level at $9.66 billion on May 10. A surge of foreign funds forced monetary authorities to purchase dollars to protect the peso from drastic fluctuations, he told reporters.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
World Index adds RI
World Index adds RI LONDON (Reuter): Following its quarterly meeting, the FT/S&P- Actuaries World Index Policy Committee is to add the Philippines and Indonesia to its World Indices from July 1. The Philippines will account for 0.12 percent of the FT/S&P World Index, 2.42 percent of the Pacific Excluding Japan Index and 0.47 percent of the Pacific Including Japan Index, the committee said in a statement.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 21, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 850 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 675 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,125 -25 750,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 3,850 0 10,500 Anwar Sierad 2,025 0 35,500 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,300 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 2,975 25 84,000 Argo Pantes 1,975 0 0 Asahimas Flat 2,325 -50 87,000 Asiana IMI Indusrties...
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
More facilities for the disabled needed
More facilities for the disabled needed By Martina Tobing JAKARTA (JP): Theresia Ariswari, cried out for recognition as a member of this society in this paper's May 26, 1996 issue. Theresia is disabled. She wants to live and love and work, just like all of us.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Concorde jets into Jakarta
Concorde jets into Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): To help celebrate Indonesia Air Show '96, which is being held at Soekarno-Hatta Airport until June 30, British Airways will operate an additional scheduled one-off flight between London and Jakarta using a Concorde aircraft. The world's only supersonic passenger aircraft will arrive at Soekarno-Hatta airport on Monday, June 24, at 7:30 a.m. The return flight to London will be on Friday June 28, at 12:35 p.m. Tickets for the flight are on sale.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Kidnapers arrested
Kidnapers arrested JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested four men yesterday for allegedly kidnapping a man believed to be an Ecstasy seller on Jl. Kebon Jahe, in Central Jakarta. City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. Iman Haryatna said that the police apprehended four of the six suspected kidnappers; Ersan alias Tony, Kim Hong, Antonius, and Ayung. "Two men, Ahong and Ahay, are still at large," Iman said. He said the six men kidnapped Victor on Monday, on Jl. Kampung Bebek, West Jakarta.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
U.S. trade mission to Asia
U.S. trade mission to Asia WASHINGTON (Reuter): Secretary of Commerce Mickey Kantor said on Thursday he would lead a commercial delegation to Asia to discuss trade and investment in the telecommunication, transportation and automotive industries. Kantor and eight chief executives from U.S. companies plan stops in Seoul, South Korea, Jakarta, Indonesia, and Bangkok, Thailand, during the June 25-29 trip.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Australia drops nomination of envoy to RI
Australia drops nomination of envoy to RI JAKARTA (Agencies): Australia yesterday dropped the nomination of senior diplomat Miles Kupa as its ambassador to Indonesia following media disclosure that he once wrote a report highly critical of President Soeharto. A spokesman for Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said the move was made at Kupa's own request, AFP reported.
Sat, 22 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Goethe Institut
Goethe Institut At a discussion forum during an exhibition in Surabaya, East Java, I had the strong impression that the artists there had a great thirst for exchanging ideas with artists and art observers from outside Surabaya, learning from each other. I was therefore sad and shocked to learn that the Goethe Institut would be closed down.