Archive: 8 June 1996
52 articles found
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Regent to open new hotel
Regent to open new hotel JAKARTA (JP): Four Seasons Regent, an international hotel operator, will open a new hotel in Sayan, Bali, in the second quarter of next year. The company said yesterday that the 46-room property -- which will be its third hotel in Indonesia -- will provide a hillside retreat for travelers wishing to explore Bali's artistic and cultural center of Ubud.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
YLKI urges House to reject nuclear bill
YLKI urges House to reject nuclear bill JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) urged the House Representatives yesterday to reject the bill on nuclear energy and the government's plan to build nuclear plants. Foundation chief Tini Hadad said that if the bill is accepted, it would mean that the House supports the government's controversial plan to build nuclear plants. "The public is watching whose interests the House will defend," Tini said in a statement.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Suryamas pays dividends
Suryamas pays dividends JAKARTA (JP): Suryamas Dutamakmur, a property company listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, will contribute around 20 percent of its 1995 profits as dividends. The company announced yesterday that the dividends to be paid to its shareholders will be Rp 13, or around 0.6 U.S. cents. Suryamas's net profits increased sharply to Rp 48.3 billion last year from Rp 5.8 billion in 1994, partly due to a significant increase in the sales of its housing units.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Many nations fail to join the global economy
Many nations fail to join the global economy JAKARTA (JP): Key developing countries have led global economic integration over the past five years, but many other developing nations have failed to open up to the world economy, according to the latest issue of the World Bank's Global Economic Prospects and the Developing Countries 1996 report.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Famous toy store chain opens outlet in Tangerang
Famous toy store chain opens outlet in Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): The first 'Toys'R'Us' outlet from the world- renowned toy store franchise was recently opened at the Lippo Supermal Karawaci in Tangerang, about 30 kilometers west of Jakarta. Parents, children and other toy enthusiasts interviewed a few days after the store's May 28 opening said they welcomed the inaugural operation of the American-based toy store. "Finally, 'Toys'R'Us' is here.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Try opens Yogyakarta festival
Try opens Yogyakarta festival YOGYAKARTA (JP): Indonesians should do everything possible to safeguard their widely diverse culture in order to preserve the country's strong national pride, Vice President Try Sutrisno said yesterday. "The public should have the opportunity to take an active part in cultural development and to enjoy the fruits of their labors," Try said when opening the Yogyakarta Arts Festival at the Yogyakarta Kraton (palace).
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
UK could lose G-7 status
UK could lose G-7 status LONDON (Reuter): Britain could lose its status as one of the world's seven largest economies in the next 20 years as fast- growing economies move up the world rankings, according to a UK Treasury report cited by the Financial Times. The newspaper said the report predicted that Britain, France and Italy would lose their Group of Seven status and be overtaken by China, India, Brazil and Indonesia.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
PTP Agrintara may not refuse audit: Official
PTP Agrintara may not refuse audit: Official JAKARTA (JP): A former director general of state-owned enterprises yesterday confirmed that PTP Agrintara may not refuse to be audited by the Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP), even though it is not a state firm. Martiono Hadianto, the former director general, acknowledged that PTP Agrintara is not a state firm, even though it is wholly- owned by state plantation firms.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
CP Prima to acquire in Bratasena
CP Prima to acquire in Bratasena JAKARTA (JP): PT Central Proteinaprima (CP Prima), a publicly- listed producer of day-old chicks and shrimp feed, is to acquire a 48-percent stake in PT Centralpertiwi Bratasena for Rp 74.9 billion (US$31.8 million). CP Prima's minority shareholders yesterday gave their approval to the acquisition. "The shares to be acquired, totaling 45 million, are currently owned by PT Charoen Pokphand Indonesia, Everwell Developments Ltd. and Charoen Pokphand Group Co.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m. (in English). * All Saints' Anglican Church (opposite The Aryaduta Jakarta), Jl. Arif Rahman Hakim No. 5, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. with Sunday School.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI and Thailand plan planes-for-sugar deal
RI and Thailand plan planes-for-sugar deal BANDUNG, West Java (JP): Indonesia is seeking the second countertrade deal this year with Thailand, offering its locally- manufactured aircraft for Thai sugar. "The government is trying to conclude that deal," said Coordinating Minister for Production and Distribution Hartarto after addressing the ruling party Golkar's scientific meeting here yesterday.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Irishman released
Irishman released JAKARTA (JP): The Irishman caught by police in an early morning raid Thursday at JJ's, Jl. Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, has been released by police and cleared of all charges. The Irishman, identified by police only as Br, phoned The Jakarta Post yesterday to say he was unhappy that his arrest had made it into the paper, claiming that this could damage his reputation.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Researchers predict crisis of employment
Researchers predict crisis of employment JAKARTA (JP): Adequately paying jobs in Greater Jakarta will decrease due to less demand for manufacturing workers, a smaller possibility of higher wages compared to living expenses and the wrong approach to the informal sector, researchers say. The garment industry, the target of many migrant workers, will decline, said Indrasari Tjandraningsih of the Bandung-based Akatiga social research center.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Japan's ODA rises to $14.72b
Japan's ODA rises to $14.72b TOKYO (Reuter): Japan's Official Development Assistance (ODA) rose to US$14.72 billion in 1995, up 9.3 percent from the year before, a senior official Foreign Ministry official said yesterday. The preliminary figure comprised $10.55 billion in bilateral assistance and $4.17 billion in aid via multilateral institutions, all of which had been paid out, he said. Bilateral assistance consists of grants, technical assistance and government loans.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bali deports prostitutes
Bali deports prostitutes DENPASAR, Bali: The recent deportation of three Filipino prostitutes without trial has sparked controversy. "They were deported because they misused their tourist visas. We deported them for the sake of the nation's image," the chief of the Bali immigration office, Lapian, said. "The whole process is all legal." Chief of the Badung police precinct Lt. Col. C.N. Patty said yesterday the authorities did not have enough evidence to bring them to court.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Mar'ie installs officials, company executives
Mar'ie installs officials, company executives JP/msa JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad installed Muljohardjoko (third right) as president of PT Taspen, the civil service pension fund, to replace Purwanto Abdulcadir, in a ceremony yesterday.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Hauff the subject of a New German Cinema season
Hauff the subject of a New German Cinema season By Jane Freebury JAKARTA (JP): German director Reinhard Hauff is the subject of a season of New German Cinema next week at Erasmus Huis. The program of eight films screening from Monday to Saturday, with a wind-up discussion, has been put together by the Goethe Institute. A filmmaker since the mid-1960s, Reinhard Hauff is currently head of the Academy of Film and Television in Berlin.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Refined robbers
Refined robbers It seems to me that burglars are becoming more impudent and their victims are becoming more afraid of them, instead of the other way around. An old couple in my neighborhood had a good collection of Indonesian and Chinese paintings. One night the old couple awoke to the unmistakable sound of sassy sneaks set on snatching their splendid sketches. Much to their chagrin and frustration, the old couple were too afraid to leave their bedroom, let alone scream for help.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
PDI camps press claims of support
PDI camps press claims of support JAKARTA (JP): Two rival camps in the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) yesterday disputed each other's claims of having strong support in the region as the breakaway group forged ahead with preparations for a new congress to settle the leadership question.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Tansil causing trouble again?
Tansil causing trouble again? JAKARTA (JP): A man reported to the police yesterday that he saw the jailbird Eddy Tansil in a car which hit his scooter from behind on Jl. Salemba, in Central Jakarta. Hendra, who works for a private firm, told the Central Jakarta Police Precinct that Tansil was in a red Corolla sedan when the car hit his scooter, according to a police officer who requested anonymity.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Surya Dumai to go public despite problems
Surya Dumai to go public despite problems JAKARTA (JP): The forestry company PT Surya Dumai Industri yesterday announced the issuance of 120 million new shares despite concerns of a possible shortage of raw materials. Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo expressed doubts yesterday over the company's ability to maintain a constant supply of raw materials for its operations.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
BI officers deny allowing bank to block accounts
BI officers deny allowing bank to block accounts JAKARTA (JP): High-ranking officers from the central bank, Bank Indonesia, have admitted to never having given permission to the Standard Chartered Bank branch office here to freeze the Rp 1 billion (US$45 million) account of two of its customers, according to a police officer. "The statement was given to us orally a few days ago and the Bank Indonesia officers have promised to give us the written version soon," National Police spokesman Brig.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Shangri-La's RI option
Shangri-La's RI option HONG KONG (Reuter): Shangri-La Asia Ltd said in a statement yesterday that its unit Illasa Ltd has been granted an option to buy a stake in an Indonesian company planning to build a hotel in Jakarta. It said the option, granted by PT Bentala Sanggrahan and PT Anggana Sanggrahan, would give its unit the right to subscribe for an interest of 20 to 33 percent in PT Nusapuri Lestarijaya.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
2,600 books from Caltex
2,600 books from Caltex PEKANBARU, Riau: Oil company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia contributed 2,600 school textbooks and sports equipment yesterday to several elementary and junior high schools located in remote areas. S. Matullah Gani, a senior company executive in Minas district said the donation symbolizes the company's commitment to helping people in its area of operation.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Inter-city body tackles capital's relentless growth
Inter-city body tackles capital's relentless growth JAKARTA (JP): The Inter-Indonesian Municipalities Organization, BKS-AKSI, is helping the government control the capital's relentless growth. An official of the organization said yesterday that it is involved in a program called "Bangga Suka Desa", which is under the auspices of the National Family Planning Board.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Formula Asia to resume tomorrow
Formula Asia to resume tomorrow JAKARTA (JP): British driver Piers Hunisett will turn up for the fifth and sixth legs of the Formula Asia auto racing championship tomorrow at the Sentul Circuit, West Java, with the chief goal of extending his lead in the competition. The Lux Motorsports Asia team's ace is setting the pace in the drivers' championship standings with 62 points after four races in Malaysia and India.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Tunky visits U.S. to explain trade, industry policies
Tunky visits U.S. to explain trade, industry policies JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo left last night for the United States on a mission to explain the government's industry and trade policies, including the controversial national car program, to Washington. Tunky told journalists here that his five-day official visit, starting on Monday, will include meetings with, among others, the U.S. commerce and agriculture secretaries.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
BDN's profits rise 5%
BDN's profits rise 5% JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Bank Dagang Negara (BDN) booked a moderate increase of around 5 percent in its consolidated pretax profits last year, to Rp 249.87 billion from Rp 236.77 billion in 1994. Out of last year's consolidated pretax profits, Rp 36.29 billion came from the bank's subsidiaries, according to the bank's financial reports published here yesterday.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
VDHS buys Indonesian firm
VDHS buys Indonesian firm SINGAPORE (Reuter): Marine engineering and infrastructure group Van der Horst Ltd (VDHS) said yesterday it was finalizing negotiations to acquire an unnamed company in Indonesia. A Van der Horst statement gave no financial details of the purchase. The statement said the acquisition would reinforce the company's long-term interest and commitment in Indonesia.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Another deregulation step
Another deregulation step The government has announced new deregulation measures that are designed to improve Indonesia's competitive stance in the midst of the tide of globalization. This is to answer the challenge of consistently implementing the WTO, AFTA and APEC agreements. Among the most noteworthy points are the steps that are being taken to facilitate exports.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Lido Lake skies gear up for parachuting c'ships
Lido Lake skies gear up for parachuting c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Organizers of the Sixth World Parachuting Championships at Lido Lake in Bogor, West Java said all participants would be ready for the competition by Monday, four days before the opening ceremony on June 14. "Most of the listed participants are already here. We are expecting more entrants within the next two or three days," Dody Trianto, the general secretary of the organizing committee, told The Jakarta Post yesterday.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
U.S. labor advocacy group denounces Nike's practices
U.S. labor advocacy group denounces Nike's practices CHICAGO (UPI): A U.S. labor advocacy group said yesterday it plans to push ahead with a campaign against athletic apparel giant Nike, which it claims employs grossly underpaid Indonesian children to make its shoes. Made in the USA, a Washington D.C. advocacy group that says it represents the interests of all American workers, hopes to persuade basketball star and Nike spokesman Michael Jordan to intercede with the company.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Garuda undertakes massive restructuring
Garuda undertakes massive restructuring JAKARTA (JP): Director General for State Enterprises Bacelius Ruru said yesterday that the national flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia, is conducting a massive restructuring program to improve its efficiency. He said that the scheme is part of the airline's preparations to go public.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Warning for timber firms
Warning for timber firms JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The local government has threatened to take punitive action against forest concessionaire holders who refuse to employ indigenous people. Chief of the provincial forestry office Soehardidjono said it is mandatory for timber companies operating in the area to employ local people and transfer technical know-how to them. "Companies who fail to do that face harsh action," he was quoted by Antara as saying.
Sat, 08 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 Nationality: Perjalanan Nasional 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: Lampung 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...
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
The alluring chimera of communism
The alluring chimera of communism By Gabriel Koch JAKARTA (JP): The world turns its jaded eyes this month to the intriguing, monolithic, vodka-swilling bear of a country which is Russia, in anticipation of the first major electoral test of democracy in the land of diamond-studded czars and red-badged comrades. The issue at hand appears clear: Will the people of their own free choice elect to stay with Yeltsin and the democratic and capitalistic values he seems to stand for?
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Police now banned from frequenting nightspots
Police now banned from frequenting nightspots JAKARTA (JP): National Police Spokesman Brig. Gen. Nurfaizi said yesterday that police officers are forbidden to enter prostitution complexes, gambling dens and other similar establishments, such as nightclubs and massage parlors, without official warrants. "They are also not allowed to work at such places," Nurfaizi told The Jakarta Post yesterday. According to Nurfaizi, the order has been in force for some time.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Javanese eagles endangered
Javanese eagles endangered JEMBER, East Java: The number of Javanese eagles in the province is rapidly dwindling and the species may soon reach extinction unless conservatory measures are taken immediately, a local official says. Chief of the East Java Agency for Conservation of Natural Resources Indra Arinal said yesterday there remains only 108 to 200 pairs of the eagles throughout Java.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Big bird
Big bird Under the initiative of Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave, the Garuda Wisnu Kencana monument will be built on 250 hectares of land in Bali. This monument will cost Rp 80 billion and is aimed at promoting tourism in Bali. In light of President Soeharto's disclosure that 14 percent of the Indonesian population still live below the poverty line, and 400,000 school-age children await foster parents, I conclude that the project is completely unnecessary.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Advertising conference to focus on Asian consumers
Advertising conference to focus on Asian consumers LONDON (Reuter): Many of the delegates heading for a big international advertising conference next week in South Korea will be searching for an answer to a key question -- how to get a hold of the increasing amount of cash in the pockets of Asian consumers. About 2,000 delegates are expected to attend the 35th World Advertising Conference in Seoul, organized by the U.S.-based International Advertising Association.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Paper retains its journalists' association membership
Paper retains its journalists' association membership JAKARTA (JP): A local newspaper has denied ever attempting to have seven journalists dropped from the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI), a witness told a court yesterday. "The Suara Pembaruan daily has never reported the change in status of these plaintiffs to the association," Marah Sakti Siregar, secretary-general of the association, told the East Jakarta district court.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Elang's equity placement
Elang's equity placement JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed Elang Realty announced yesterday that all proceeds raised from its initial public offering last year were used to increase its equity participation in its four subsidiaries. Elang Realty's chief commissioner, Hindoro Budiono Halim, told shareholders in an annual meeting yesterday that 60 percent of the public offering proceeds or about Rp 38.82 billion (US$16.87 million) were used to increase its equity in PT Villa Del Sol Agro Tourism.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Junior stars break athletic records
Junior stars break athletic records JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia Open Junior Track and Field Championships at the Senayan Madya Stadium saw five more national records shattered yesterday, taking the tally of new marks set at the meet to eight. Nunung Jayadi from Jakarta opened the record-breaking spree by clearing 4.45m in the boys' pole vault. The Jakarta teenager leapt five centimeters higher than the old mark set by Nirman Rampai and stylishly displaced the 10-year-old record.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia short of medical workers: Unicef official
Indonesia short of medical workers: Unicef official JAKARTA (JP): A lack of medical workers is responsible for the high maternal mortality rate in some areas, where the labor process is commonly attended to by untrained midwives, a Unicef official said yesterday. Unicef's representative to Indonesia, Stephen J. Woodhouse, said that the reported maternal mortality rates in Indonesia were markedly different from one place to another. In Yogyakarta, for example, the rate is very low.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Fatimah Achmad -- a tough lone fighter
Fatimah Achmad -- a tough lone fighter JAKARTA (JP): Colleagues call her a tough politician. Fatimah Achmad is hardly a new face in Indonesian politics, a field she chose over teaching and a civil servants career, and perhaps even family life, in the 1960s. Although she has been around for sometime, the 56-year old spinster from Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra, is still relatively unknown. As one of the few female politicians here, she certainly stands out in the House of Representatives.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: June 8, 1996
Where to go in Jakarta: June 8, 1996 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, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Australia sees Indonesia as major wool mart
Australia sees Indonesia as major wool mart SYDNEY (Reuter): A rejuvenating Australian wool industry sees Indonesia, one of the hottest countries in the world, as a major new market as wool innovates to recapture a growing share of the world apparel market. Indonesia currently consumes about 1,500 tons a year of Australian wool, worth about A$20 million.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Academics slam PDI congress as destructive
Academics slam PDI congress as destructive SEMARANG (JP): Academics yesterday criticized a proposal by dissidents in the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) to hold a congress, saying that based on their past track record a congress would only perpetuate rather than solve the party's internal strife.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 7, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 925 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 725 25 94,500 Andayani Megah 1,225 25 127,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 4,400 0 0 Anwar Sierad 2,250 0 95,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,300 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,150 0 0 Argo Pantes 1,975 -125 500 Asahimas Flat 2,700 0 13,000 Asiana IMI Indusrties 1,800...
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Latief criticized for minimum wage U-turn
Latief criticized for minimum wage U-turn JAKARTA (JP): A network of non-governmental organizations yesterday criticized Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief over his decision to allow 215 companies to defer paying the new minimum wages. "We are disappointed with the decision," the Network of 10 NGOs, as the group is called, said in a statement. "We find the reason (for the decision) hard to accept," the network's leader, Binsar Effendi Hutabarat, said in the statement.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pasaraya to offer incentives
Pasaraya to offer incentives JAKARTA (JP): PT Pasaraya Nusakarya, a retail firm owned by PT ALatieF Corporation, will offer incentives to prospective local investors buying its shares in the initial public offering slated for next month.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996, 00:00 WIB
Vendor killed in Bongkaran
Vendor killed in Bongkaran JAKARTA (JP): A police officer shot to death yesterday a hoodlum who killed a street vendor for refusing to give him money in the notorious red-light district of Bongkaran, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta. Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Abubakar Nataprawira said that the officer had to shoot Imanuel, 25, who resisted arrest just after killing Mawi, a street vendor, last night.