Archive: 13 July 1996
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Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
On public morality
On public morality Some months ago I wrote about Lech Walesa of Poland and Cory Aquino of the Philippines. Both stepped down from their positions decently and gracefully, leaving nothing but respect for their dedication and honesty. They ended their political careers as champions of democracy. Now these three ladies -- Megawati, Cory Aquino and Aung San Suu Kyi -- have some similarities. First, they are housewives turned politicians.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Tamil Tigers lose key town to govt troops
Tamil Tigers lose key town to govt troops COLOMBO (AFP): Elite troops smashed rebel resistance and captured a key town dominated by Tamil Tiger guerrillas in eastern Sri Lanka as the latest military offensive entered its third day yesterday, officials here said. Special Forces units, backed by infantry troops, helicopter gun ships and naval support, crossed a strategic bridge at Panichchenkerni in the district of Batticaloa late Thursday after taking the town of Vakarai, officials said.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
One more detained following labor unrest
One more detained following labor unrest SURABAYA (JP): Police detained yesterday student activist M. Sholeh, bringing to three the number of people suspected of inciting two massive labor demonstrations here earlier this week. The first two students were Dita Indah Sari and Coen Husen Pontoh, both activists of the Center for Indonesian Workers' Struggle in Jakarta.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bob Hawke scheduled to speak at seminar
Bob Hawke scheduled to speak at seminar JAKARTA (JP): Former Australian prime minister Robert J. Hawke is scheduled to speak at "the Indonesian Capital Market's 19th Anniversary Conference" here next month. The chairman of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam), I Putu Gede Ary Suta, told journalists yesterday that Hawke will discuss global perspectives on Asian values. "It is widely-known that any country's economic growth is based on its social values.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Noodle price maintained
Noodle price maintained JAKARTA (JP): PT Indofood Sukses Makmur announced yesterday that this week's increase in the price of flour would not cause the company to raise the price of its instant noodles. Indofood's chief executive officer, Eva Riyanti Hutapea, said yesterday the 3.3 percent increase in the flour price imposed by the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) -- raising the price from Rp 677.98 (29 U.S. cents) to Rp 700.42 per kg -- was still within the company's "tolerable limit".
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Dodon ferries passengers for a living
Dodon ferries passengers for a living By Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): The little boy was rowing his sampan across the Cisadane river in Kali Pasir village, Tangerang, West Java. He seemed to be a strong and healthy boy and did not appear even a little tired after paddling for about a half an hour. He was too young to be muscular. Plenty of household waste was floating along the edge of the river, where some villagers were washing clothes and bathing.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Committee to verify dumping claims
Committee to verify dumping claims JAKARTA (JP): The new anti-dumping committee is to announce next month the results of its investigation into dumping claims by Indonesian polyester fiber producers against South Korean and Taiwanese imports. The Ministry of Industry and Trade's Director for Textile Industries, Sakri Widhianto, said the claims have been submitted to the committee and are being examined for their validity.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Sherman Report said to contain no solid evidence
Sherman Report said to contain no solid evidence JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta issued yesterday a formal statement saying that the Sherman Report provided no new information that would prompt government to reconsider its position that the six foreign journalists killed in East Timor in 1976 died in crossfire between warring factions.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Religion
Religion Gus Dur warns of politicization of religion. Page 2 Drugs Ecstasy pills said now produced locally. Page 3 Myanmar Myanmar facing hard times as it moves to free economy. Page 5 Painting Pacita Abad explores the spirit with trapunto paintings. Page 6 Kites 200 kites soar majestically above Monas during festival. Page 7 Tax Final income tax positive for local bond market. Page 9 Sport Atlanta squirms under the glare of Olympic Games. Page 10 Pointer: 1.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar facing hard times as it moves to free economy
Myanmar facing hard times as it moves to free economy By Rajan Moses YANGON (Reuter): Soaring inflation, a fall in the kyat exchange rate, traffic jams and port congestion have hit Myanmar as its military rulers cautiously loosen reins on the economy, diplomats and economic analysts said. Inflation runs at about 40 percent compared with official estimates of 20-30 percent and the kyat's black market value against the U.S.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Ecstasy now produced locally: Informed sources
Ecstasy now produced locally: Informed sources JAKARTA (JP): Ecstasy pills are now produced locally, with the main substance coming from imported pills, informed sources have said. Most Ecstasy pills circulated here are products of illicit "home industries" in residential areas, said the sources who asked for anonymity. "One is reportedly located in the Puncak resort area," one of the men added.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Officers told not to overreact
Officers told not to overreact JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata said yesterday that nothing serious was behind recent bomb threats, which he said were made by pranksters. He said that police had yet to find any indications that the threats were intended to terrorize city residents.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Jawa Pos' journalists intimidated
'Jawa Pos' journalists intimidated SURABAYA (JP): About 80 members of the government-sponsored National Discipline Campaign was still occupying the foyer of the Jawa Pos editorial office yesterday to protest "biased reporting" of this week's labor strike. The group, which has been occupying the foyer since Thursday, vowed to stay on until reporter Sholihuddin and chief editor Solichin Hidayat were presented to them.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m Travel: Wajah Negeriku (My Country) 2:35 TV Series: Gaiking 3:05 Sports Program: Dunhill League 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 News Program 5:25 Travel: Wajah Negeriku (My Country) 5:30 Travel: Aceh 6:05 Around the Archipelago: East Java 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Education: Paket 27 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama: Meniti Pelangi 8:05 Music: Malam Minggu 9:00 World News 9:30 Quiz: Berpacu Dalam Melodi 10:30 Late News 10:40 TV Drama Program 2: 4:30 p.m Sports Program 5:30...
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI students set to win SEA title
RI students set to win SEA title JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian team is plotting a coup against defending champion Thailand in the upcoming ASEAN Student Games to be staged in Bandar Sri Begawan from July 20 to July 26. Secretary-general of the Indonesian Student Sports Body Ekodjatmiko Sukarso revealed his confidence of taking the overall title yesterday after learning that the biennial event will feature potential medal winning sports events for Indonesia, including pencak silat.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
ABRI keeping an eye on preachers of hatred
ABRI keeping an eye on preachers of hatred YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) keeps an eye on "certain people" who misuse Islamic propagation for political propaganda and agitation. Maj. Gen. Suwarno Adiwidjojo, assistant to chief of the Armed Forces (ABRI) sociopolitical affairs, however, stressed that the military is not suspicious of true Moslem preachers.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Final income tax positive for local bond market
Final income tax positive for local bond market JAKARTA (JP): The imposition of a final income tax on interest or discounts acquired from bonds is certain to help develop the local bond market, an analyst said yesterday. Djamal Attamimi, a director at PT Peregrine Sewu Securities, added that such a final income tax will make bond investments more attractive than equity and time deposits for those who need long-term investments with fixed rates.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Dangdut' singers most popular attraction at Jakarta Fair
'Dangdut' singers most popular attraction at Jakarta Fair JAKARTA (JP): The most popular form of entertainment at the ongoing Jakarta Fair in Kemayoran appears to be a favorite of low-middle income groups, the Dangdut singers. It is quite reasonable, as the night fair -- held for one month in conjunction with the commemoration of the city's anniversary, which falls on June 22 -- has been designed as an entertainment and promotion center.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bintan island
Bintan island From Neraca During the recent school vacation I took my family to Bintan island, Riau, to relax. I was really impressed by the great change that has taken place on the island. This bauxite-rich island has now become a real tourist attraction of international standard. It all started when I read a news report about the white sand along the beach of Bintan island. President Soeharto actually dedicated the tourist area on that island on June 18, 1996.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto to arrive home today
Soeharto to arrive home today JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is due to arrive here this morning after doctors who gave him a three-day medical checkup declared he was in "excellent" health. Soeharto checked out of the cardiac hospital in the German spa town of Bad Oeynhausen, where he underwent tests, and left for home at around 11 a.m. yesterday.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Wayang show at Gedung Kesenian
Wayang show at Gedung Kesenian JAKARTA (JP): A wayang leather puppet show called Langendriyan Bharata will be performed at 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta building in Central Jakarta. The performance, for which tickets will cost between Rp 10,000 and Rp 15,000, will feature the controversial figure of Kala Bendana the giant and his nephew, wayang hero Gatotkaca, among other characters. The show, set in Gatotkaca's kingdom of Pringgandani, will be directed by Heru Purnomo.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bogor military has new chief
Bogor military has new chief BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Bogor regency has a new military chief, Lt. Col. Widji Utomo, who has vowed to punish soldiers found frequenting nightspots or dealing in illegal drugs. "There will be no special treatment for those who violate the law," he told The Jakarta Post yesterday. He said the first step to be taken will be an internal investigation.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Tourism in Pontianak
Tourism in Pontianak From Suara Karya I fully agree that even without the prestigious project of the Garuda Kencana monument, Bali is well-known to foreign tourists for its natural beauty and sociocultural activities. The behavior of the Balinese and their religious activities are old traditions which strongly attract tourists. As far as Pontianak in West Kalimantan is concerned, something should be initiated to attract tourists, perhaps in the form of building an "Equatorial Monument".
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pacita explores the spirit with trapunto paintings
Pacita explores the spirit with trapunto paintings By Parvathi Nayar Narayan JAKARTA (JP): Pacita Abad's colorful personality and paintings are not unfamiliar to the Jakarta art scene. She exhibited her work here two years ago with Wayang, Irian and Sumba. In Exploring the Spirit, her new show, there is some familiar work, namely the continuation of the wayang series. Most of the work on show this time is abstract, however.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Arrogant contractor criticized
Arrogant contractor criticized JAKARTA (JP): A high ranking official said yesterday that a contractor, which was reportedly damaging the area surrounding the Grogol-Pluit toll road in West Jakarta, would only clean up its act if warned by the central government. "Usually they are not afraid of city officials," Prawoto S. Danoemihardjo said yesterday.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Prisoners badly treated: Activists
Prisoners badly treated: Activists JAKARTA (JP): Rights activists reported yesterday that political prisoners in a Jakarta prison have been mistreated despite their poor health. The activists from three human rights groups told the National Commission on Human Rights that they knew of five ill political prisoners at the Cipinang penitentiary who are badly treated.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Protection demanded for street children
Protection demanded for street children JAKARTA (JP): The problem of street children will not be solved simply by chasing the children away from the streets, an activist says. I.B. Edi Karyanto of the Jakarta Social Institute, a non- governmental organization for children's welfare, criticized the government's approach in dealing with the growing number of street children at a seminar yesterday.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Fire razes nearly 100 kiosks in Kenari electronics market
Fire razes nearly 100 kiosks in Kenari electronics market JAKARTA (JP): Almost 100 kiosks in the Kenari electronics market on Jl. Salemba Raya in Central Jakarta were destroyed by a fire which began early yesterday morning. No fatalities were reported. Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Abubakar Nataprawira said the fire, which started at 3:30 a.m., was probably caused by an electrical short circuit from one of the market's 452 kiosks.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Child dies in prison
Child dies in prison MEDAN, North Sumatra: An independent factfinding team suspects torture as the cause of last month's death of a 16-year-old prisoner in Tanjung Gusta juvenile prison. The team, formed by the Indonesian Children Institute and Urban Social Workers Group announced Thursday that Paris Pangaribuan may have been tortured in police custody.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Edhi loses in marathon chess game
Edhi loses in marathon chess game JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian grandmaster Edhi Handoko struggled all the way yesterday in a draining game that lasted 70 moves before succumbing to his German counterpart Jrg Hickl on the fifth day of a chess tournament sponsored by the government-run bank BNI. Hickl, employing the Pirc defense, succeeded in isolating Edhi's free pawn on the c column with his bishop on the 60th move.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Tax holidays should be open to all: Businessmen
Tax holidays should be open to all: Businessmen JAKARTA (JP): Businessmen and economic analysts have called on the government to open its 10-year tax holiday to new companies operating in all sectors of business. Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Aburizal Bakrie said yesterday that all new companies deserve the tax exemption.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Man with AIDS in hiding
Man with AIDS in hiding KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A man with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, has gone into hiding in a forest to avoid the health authorities and the police, who he fears will isolate him from the rest of the world, his wife says. Agnes Bura said her husband Silvister Peka has told her he contracted the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus this year while he was working on a plantation in Sabah, Malaysia, where he admitted to sleeping with prostitutes.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Balinese monkeys getting nasty
Balinese monkeys getting nasty DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The ubiquitous monkeys of the tourist resort of Sangeh are getting nasty, blemishing their image with petty crimes. Many of them are past masters of snatching tourists' purses, handbags, wrist watches, necklaces, hats and sunglasses. They will calmly hoard their loot in the trees until food vendors help dumbfounded tourists get back their property with fruit or peanuts sold at inflated prices.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Mandela's example
Mandela's example Indonesia's batik shirts, or at least colorful men's shirts inspired by Indonesian batik, have finally broken the dignified but rather drab tradition of wearing a suit and tie on formal occasions. So who had the guts to do it? Not a visiting Indonesian dignitary, model or designer, but South African President Nelson Mandela on an official visit to Britain.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
32 people arrested for role in 44 robberies
32 people arrested for role in 44 robberies JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested 32 people believed to have been involved in 44 bank customer robberies since January, stealing Rp 525 million (US$161,540) in cash. The suspects were arrested in Jakarta and other cities, including Palembang in South Sumatra, in several raids conducted over the last few weeks, the head of Jakarta police detectives, Col. Paimin AB, told a press conference here yesterday.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
200 kites soar majestically above Monas during festival
200 kites soar majestically above Monas during festival JAKARTA (JP): Fifteen kites soared in the sky around Monas (National Monument) recently, the second day of Indonesia Kite Festival 1996. From stunt kites and bridges, to mermaids and bats, the festival included more than 200 kites from around the world.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
National selection for Chess Olympics
National selection for Chess Olympics JAKARTA (JP): A dozen players will be vying for four national team seats in the Chess Olympics in Yerevan, Armenia, this September or October during a selection tournament this July 22. Vice-president of the Indonesian Chess Association Cholid Gozali said yesterday that half of the pack will come from the national championships in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, early this year.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Thoughtless road users
Thoughtless road users It may debatable who does more thinking, the people or the variety of animals that wander aimlessly across Banda Aceh roads. The standard of driving, the complete lack of thought for others, the extremely dangerous modes of transport, the minor ages of many so-called drivers and the sheer number of passengers herded together and carried on various means of transport are but a few of the many experiences to be tolerated every living day.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Locals ready for Formula Asia race
Locals ready for Formula Asia race JAKARTA (JP): Teenage driver Ananda Mikola will be leading Indonesia's charge in the seventh and eighth legs of the Formula Asia at the Sentul circuit tomorrow. "I see a great chance to win here, because I have practiced enough. My major opposition will come from my friends Dimas and Bagoes," the 16-year-old driver said yesterday. Ananda, son of former national racer Tinton Suprapto, has collected 61 points after six rounds.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Flour price protection
Flour price protection It is almost certain that flour will be one of the most talked about subjects in coming days: in reaction to its price increase from Rp 681.91 to Rp 704,44 per kilo by the State Logistics Agency. Although this represents an increase of only 3 percent, the rise could trigger an increase in the price of other essential commodities. The problem that must be studied regarding the flour trade is not just the price increase, but also the substantial disguised government subsidy.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Activists told to leave Yogyakarta
Activists told to leave Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA (JP): Bambang Triantoro, the former Army general behind the July 1 petition criticizing the government, and Guruh Soekarnoputra, the younger brother of PDI chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri, were ordered to leave the city by the military yesterday and barred from addressing their supporters. Bambang and Guruh were allowed to visit the cemetery of Gen.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
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, 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, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Rafting and camera damage
Rafting and camera damage Two weeks ago I received a report from one of the managers at BJ'S that we were having difficulties satisfying the requests of one of our clients with regard to a camera which was damaged during one of our rafting trips.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bouraq plane bumps into dike
Bouraq plane bumps into dike JAKARTA: A Bouraq airliner with 43 people on board crashed into a dike yesterday at Pattimura airport in Ambon, Maluku, after it failed to take off, Antara reported. The accident caused no fatalities but several people were reportedly injured when panic hit. The plane was serving the Ambon-Ternate-Manado route. The accident happened at 9 a.m. after one of the HS-748 aircraft's engines suddenly went off as it was about to take off.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Ground breaking at copper smelting plant
Ground breaking at copper smelting plant JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo broke the ground in Gresik, East Java, yesterday for the construction of Indonesia's first copper smelter and refinery. The construction of the plants, owned by a joint venture company belonging to Mitsubishi Materials Corporation of Japan and PT Freeport Indonesia, will be completed in August 1998 and start commercial production in December of the same year.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 12, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 750 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 675 0 4,000 Andayani Megah 1,300 -75 5,651,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 3,725 25 1,500 Anwar Sierad 2,100 0 4,500 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,300 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,100 0 0 Argo Pantes 1,975 0 0 Asahimas Flat 2,300 -50 348,000 Asiana IMI Indusrties...
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Drug abuse is not all the same: Health expert
Drug abuse is not all the same: Health expert JAKARTA (JP): The future law on psychotropic drugs should prescribe clear-cut guidelines on punishments for drug users, traffickers and producers, a health expert said yesterday. Al Bachri Husin, director of the Fatmawati Hospital's drug dependence section in Jakarta, told The Jakarta Post that psychotropic substances -- main ingredients found in the notorious Ecstasy pills -- differ from those of narcotics.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Kembang Griya Cahaya gets loan
Kembang Griya Cahaya gets loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Kembang Griya Cahaya, a developer affiliated to the Metropolitan Group, has secured a syndicated loan of Rp 50 billion (US$21.64 million) from several local banks to build a 100-hectare housing complex in Cileungsi, south of the capital.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia places hopes on Yayuk in Fed Cup
Indonesia places hopes on Yayuk in Fed Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia appears to be placing all its hopes on the shoulders of Yayuk Basuki in its Fed Cup tie against Switzerland, due to start today. Yayuk, one of the world's longest-serving Fed Cup players with a record of 11 successive years, plays Patti Schnyder today and hopes to help Indonesia take a morale-boosting 1-0 lead.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Strike hits Bali hotel
Strike hits Bali hotel NUSA DUA, Bali: More than 100 employees of Nusa Dua Beach Hotel went on strike yesterday, demanding a 100-percent raise in wages and transport allowance. The strike practically crippled the 380-room five-star hotel on Thursday, although some workers refused to join. Striking workers said yesterday they staged the sit-in after the management failed to respond to their demand, submitted on May 1. They had given the management until June 1 to respond.