Archive: 12 July 1996
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Fri, 12 Jul 1996
S'pore controls Internet and keeps it free of pornography
S'pore controls Internet and keeps it free of pornography SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore unveiled yesterday measures to regulate political and religious content on the Internet, and keep its patch of cyberspace free of pornography.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Pan Brothers cooperates with Batik Keris Group
Pan Brothers cooperates with Batik Keris Group JAKARTA (JP): PT Pan Brothers Tex, a publicly-listed textile manufacturer of the Pan Brothers Group, has announced that its founder, PT Pancamitra Ekadaya, has signed a share purchase agreement with the Batik Keris Group.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
One more express train in Sept
One more express train in Sept BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The state-owned railway company Perumka will launch in September the Argo Lawu train, an express train able to travel between Jakarta and Surakarta in Central Java in just seven hours.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Fashion designing: Pinning threads on a whirling dervish
Fashion designing: Pinning threads on a whirling dervishBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Staying in fashion is an expensive business, and not just for consumers.Every year, thousands of fashion students scramble over each other looking for their big break, and an even bigger patron.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
'Princess', 'Prince' for bookworms
'Princess', 'Prince' for bookworms JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian bookworms will soon have a "prince" and a "princess".The prince and princess will be selected by the Indonesian Readers Society from among unmarried book lovers aged between 18 and 27 in a competition held from July 10 to Aug. 18.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Krakatau Steel to increase capacity
Krakatau Steel to increase capacity JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Krakatau Steel will delay selling its shares to the public until after next year's general elections. In the meantime, said president Soetoro Mangoensoewargo, it will increase its production capacity by 120 percent and diversify its...
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
`Govt has done its best to reduce air pollution'
`Govt has done its best to reduce air pollution' JAKARTA (JP): An official called for greater public participation in fighting air pollution, saying that the government had already done its best in the campaign.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 11, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 750 -25 500 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 675 -25 4,000 Andayani Megah 1,375 175 7,053,500...
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
In search of justice
In search of justice Talem found work as a housekeeper at 18 Anderson Road, Singapore. After a few months she was found dead. It was reported that there was no sign of foul play.I have written to our national press and the National Commission on Human Rights.
Fri, 12 Jul 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,...
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Navy plans exercise
Navy plans exercise SURABAYA: The navy is involving 9,850 troops and 47 warships in a war game code-named Armada Jaya XIX, which began yesterday and will last until Aug. 10.Eighteen of the warships are renovated ships imported from Germany, deputy navy chief of operational affairs Rear Admiral...
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Subregional ties help boost ASEAN economy: Hartarto
Subregional ties help boost ASEAN economy: Hartarto JAKARTA (JP): The development of subregional growth centers among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) help boost the region's economic growth, a senior minister said.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
House factions express concern over food security
House factions express concern over food security JAKARTA (JP): Factions at the House of Representatives expressed concern yesterday over the volatility of Indonesia's food security and called on the government to prevent further conversion of agricultural lands for non-agricultural use.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Indosat runs training center
Indosat runs training center JAKARTA (JP): State-owned international telecommunications provider PT Indosat introduced yesterday its training center in Jatiluhur, West Java.Company president Tjahjono Soerjodibroto said that the facility, called Indosat Training Center, was developed with an...
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Priest wins Magsaysay award
Priest wins Magsaysay award MANILA (AFP): South Korean Catholic priest John Oh Woong-jin, founder of a home for Korea's poor, disabled and elderly was awarded this year's Ramon Magsaysay Award for public service, the award foundation announced yesterday.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Hingis offers rookie Liza uphill challenge
Hingis offers rookie Liza uphill challenge JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Federation Cup team sprang a surprise yesterday by naming newcomer Liza Andriyani to play Swiss, world-ranked 17th, Martina Hingis in their Fed Cup clash tomorrow."It's a surprise.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Dinar soars on news of oil export deal
Dinar soars on news of oil export deal BAGHDAD (Reuter): A tentative agreement on procedures for implementing limited Iraqi oil sales has strengthened the local currency against the U.S. dollar, traders and money changers said yesterday.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Soeharto healthy: Family
Soeharto healthy: Family JAKARTA (JP): After Doctors' and officials' assurances, President Soeharto's excellent health was confirmed yesterday by his half-brother Probosutedjo."He's really, really healthy," Probosutedjo told journalists here after visiting the President at the cardiac hospital in...
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Atlantans say the city is hiding away its poor
Atlantans say the city is hiding away its poor ATLANTA, Georgia (Reuter): The homeless of Atlanta on Wednesday angrily accused the city of trying to clear them off the streets until the Olympics are over.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
RI set to be top rubber producer
RI set to be top rubber producer JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, with ample land and laborers, will easily overtake Thailand as the world's number one rubber producer after the turn of the century, said Chairman of the Indonesian Rubber Association O.K. Cornel.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Olajuwon lives a dream on U.S. Olympic team
Olajuwon lives a dream on U.S. Olympic team ATLANTA, Georgia (AFP): Nigerian-born Hakeem Olajuwon has already achieved a dream by becoming a member of the United States Olympic basketball squad for the Atlanta Games.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Let there be light
Let there be light As a resident of Ciputat, South Jakarta, we do not only experience extraordinary traffic congestion, but also frequent power failures. During the month of June alone we had 10 brief blackouts.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Public urged to help fight air pollution
Public urged to help fight air pollution JAKARTA (JP): An official called for greater public participation in fighting air pollution, saying that the government had already done its best in the campaign.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Experts disagree on nature of proposed illegal drug bill
Experts disagree on nature of proposed illegal drug bill JAKARTA (JP): Legal experts disagree whether the bill on psychotropic drugs, which the government plans to submit to the House of Representatives next month, should specifically mention the popular rave-scene stimulant Ecstasy.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Fighting drug abuse
Fighting drug abuse The House of Representative is this week slated to discuss a draft law on psychotropical drugs, a step that is long awaited due to the widespread abuse of Ecstasy in the community. The hope is that if or when the draft is passed into law, the fight against the abuse of this drug...
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Give ticket fines to police: Official
Give ticket fines to police: Official JAKARTA (JP): State revenues generated from ticket fines should be used to improve the welfare of those officers used in traffic operations, an official said yesterday.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
New bill allows documents to be stored on microfilm
New bill allows documents to be stored on microfilm JAKARTA (JP): Companies are to be allowed to use microfilm and possibly electronic means to store their financial records, according to a new bill on company documents now before the House of Representatives.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Golkar under fire in Bali
Golkar under fire in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Golkar came under fire on Tuesday night after party activists used a pura, or minor temple, in Mengwi to pray for "100 percent victory" in next year's election.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku (My Country) 2:35 TV Series: Boogie 3:05 TV Series: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Business Program 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country:...
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Mandela's shirts take Britain by storm
Mandela's shirts take Britain by storm LONDON (Reuter): South African President Nelson Mandela's wardrobe of colorful Indonesian batik-inspired shirts has made him perhaps the first statesman to break the suit-and-tie mould during his official visit to Britain.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Government reintroduces tax holiday
Government reintroduces tax holiday JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday the reintroduction of a tax holiday for newly operational companies in certain industrial sectors after a break of 13 years, exempting them from income tax for up to 10 years.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
KL cocoa traders and grinders to work out price pact
KL cocoa traders and grinders to work out price pact KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian cocoa traders and grinders are to hold talks before the end of August on a price pact that could favor both sides and ensure enough cocoa beans for local use, a senior industry official said yesterday.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Local champion Utut suffers second defeat
Local champion Utut suffers second defeat JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one chess player, grandmaster Utut Adianto, plummeted to his second shock defeat in the BNI international tournament yesterday.It was compatriot Danny Yuswanto who blew away Utut's bid for his first title of the year.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and Entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Pasar Senggol - Balinese Arts & Crafts, daily. Sunset Procession, daily. Ramayana dance, Thursday. Legong dance, Saturday. Arjuna Wiwaha dance, Sunday. Rejang, Puspawresti, Belibis and Jaran Teji dances, Monday.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Quelling speculation
Quelling speculation The news from Bad Oeynhausen, Germany -- concerning President Soeharto's condition as conveyed by Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie and Dr. Reiner Koerfer -- brought relief to all Indonesians as it turned out President Soeharto was healthier than many people...
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Rubber commodity exchanges urged
Rubber commodity exchanges urged JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, the world's second largest rubber producer, should open rubber commodity exchanges in several cities to protect its large number of small producers, said the Indonesian Rubber Association.The association's chairman O.K.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Officers trading school places to be punished
Officers trading school places to be punished JAKARTA (JP): The head of the city's Ministry of Education and Culture, Kusnan Ismukanto, stressed yesterday that he would take stern action against any subordinates found "selling" empty seats at state-owned junior and senior high schools.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Ignorance delaying action against air pollution
Ignorance delaying action against air pollution JAKARTA (JP): Noted health expert and member of the House of Representatives Nafsiah Mboi said ignorance is one factor behind the delay to solve air pollution here.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Do your best, says Surjadi
Do your best, says Surjadi JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja urged members of the Jakarta contingent taking part in the 2nd Pertasi Kencana to do their best to promote agriculture, cooperatives and family planning.The week-long competition is held among provinces once every five years.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Meekatharra seeks Canada listing
Meekatharra seeks Canada listing SYDNEY (Reuter): Australia's Meekatharra Minerals NL said yesterday it plans to raise C$33 million by listing the majority of its Indonesia gold holdings on a Canadian stock exchange.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music * Elmi Hotel: Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 442-44: - Qemi Club: Abouwhim Band, 9 p.m. * Majapahit Hotel: Jl. Tunjungan 65: - Palm Bar: La Costa Band, daily from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. * Patra Surabaya Hilton International: Jl.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
'Military course' for students ends
'Military course' for students ends JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Chief Maj. Gen Sutiyoso officially closed yesterday a 10-day discipline and self improvement program for student delinquents.Responding to wishes of some parents of the youths that the course should be prolonged, Sutiyoso said 10...
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Megawati vows to keep on fighting
Megawati vows to keep on fighting JAKARTA (JP): The beleaguered Megawati Soekarnoputri vowed to keep defending her position as the legitimate chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI)."We have set sail and the boat will cruise.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Ende has new archbishop
Ende has new archbishop KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Abdon Longginus da Cunha was consecrated new archbishop of Ende on Wednesday, replacing Dinatus Janggong.In the ceremony attended by about 35,000 Catholics in Ende Cathedral, Abdon called for harmonious coexistence among followers of different...
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Meekatharra unit seeks Canada listing
Meekatharra unit seeks Canada listing SYDNEY (Reuter): Australia's Meekatharra Minerals NL said yesterday it plans to raise C$33 million by listing the majority of its Indonesia gold holdings on a Canadian stock exchange.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
'Let Adi prove his mettle': Lawyer
'Let Adi prove his mettle': Lawyer JAKARTA (JP): Justice Adi Andojo Soetjipto, who raised clamor over alleged collusion and corruption at the Supreme Court, should be given a chance to prove his mettle, a prominent lawyer has suggested.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Vietnamese team to expedite Galang repatriation
Vietnamese team to expedite Galang repatriation JAKARTA (JP): A special team from Vietnam is scheduled to arrive on Galang Island, Riau, to help accelerate the repatriation of Vietnamese boatpeople living there.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
China's Jiong threatens RI supremacy
China's Jiong threatens RI supremacy ATLANTA, Georgia (AFP): It would have been odds on for an Indonesian to win the Olympic men's singles title six months ago, with Joko Suprianto, winner of the World Cup and Grand Prix titles, and fellow Indonesian Heryanto Arbi, the world champion, the best bets.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Asian export growth drops for various reasons
Asian export growth drops for various reasons HONG KONG (AFP): Asian economies are beginning to feel the effects of a drop in export growth, despite estimates which would be the envy of any western finance minister.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Bomb hoax at Nusabank
Bomb hoax at Nusabank JAKARTA (JP): A threatening phone call from an unidentified man led a bomb disposal squad to search the seven-floor Nusabank office building on Jl. Hasanuddin in South Jakarta yesterday morning.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Vietnam, China to pursue talks
Vietnam, China to pursue talks HANOI (Reuter): Vietnam and China agreed at a meeting in Beijing last week to continue negotiations over their claims to sovereignty of two disputed island chains in South China Sea, Vietnam's official media said yesterday.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Minister shares critics' concern on democracy
Minister shares critics' concern on democracy JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. shares government critics' concern over widespread political violence and repression of democracy in Indonesia.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Supermarket
Supermarket It is not my normal behavior to write a letter to a newspaper regarding dissatisfaction of a particular store. Both readers' letters (July 5 and July 6) and my own made experiences, especially during the last weeks in the Hero supermarket of Bakasi, West Java, oblige me to voice my...
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Smallholders increase role in rubber production
Smallholders increase role in rubber production JAKARTA (JP): Smallholders will continue dominating Indonesia's rubber production and exports in years to come, even without adequate support from the government.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Hanoi agrees to assist in boatpeople repatriation
Hanoi agrees to assist in boatpeople repatriation JAKARTA (JP): A special team from Vietnam is scheduled to arrive on Galang Island, Riau, to help accelerate the repatriation of Vietnamese boat people living there.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
281 students get Rp 39m in scholarship assistance
281 students get Rp 39m in scholarship assistance JAKARTA (JP): More than Rp 39 million (US$16,624) in scholarship assistance was given to 281 students by the University of Indonesia's Civil Servant Wives Organization during a ceremony held yesterday in the university's conference center.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Family planning participants spurn comfy contraceptives
Family planning participants spurn comfy contraceptives JAKARTA (JP): Despite complaints about discomfort and health problems caused by contraceptives, many women are still reluctant to change methods, according to experts.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Quality human resources needed
Quality human resources needed JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Administrative Affairs Idroes reiterated the need for quality human resources so that development efforts will not be obstructed by humans or natural disasters.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Phone services in E. Jakarta
Phone services in E. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The head of the East Jakarta office of the state-owned telecommunication company, Rizal Saat, has announced that there are now 36 automatic telephone systems in his area.