Archive: 25 July 1996
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Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Integrated mapping agency needed
Integrated mapping agency needed JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto opened a national seminar on mapping yesterday, calling for the establishment of an integrated center of information on land and geographic mapping.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Smiling Joko ready to fool his detractors
Smiling Joko ready to fool his detractors ATLANTA, Georgia (Agencies): Joko Suprianto, the smiling Indonesian who has been written off more times than he cares to remember, will be one of the most surprising favorites at the Centennial Olympics when badminton begins yesterday.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
EU and ASEAN divided on Myanmar contact group
EU and ASEAN divided on Myanmar contact group JAKARTA (AFP): The European Union (EU) has thrown its support behind a Canadian proposal to set up a UN-linked contact group on Myanmar, but senior ASEAN officials have rejected the idea, delegates said yesterday.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
$1.6b in commitments for tourist projects
$1.6b in commitments for tourist projects JAKARTA (JP): Total investment commitments for tourist-related projects approved by the government from January to May this year were worth $1.67 billion, according to the latest monthly report from the Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Human rights requires political change
Human rights requires political change JAKARTA (JP): Human rights campaigners said that political change was needed to instill a greater respect for human rights in the nation. They blamed the existing political system, which 'monopolized the states' use of legal violence', for many rights'...
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
PAM Jaya to supply water from Tangerang
PAM Jaya to supply water from Tangerang JAKARTA (JP): The city-owned water company, PAM Jaya, plans to pay the Tangerang branch of the same company for water from the Cisadane river in Tangerang, West Java, as existing raw water processed by the company is often severely polluted, an official says.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Australia to stop reporter death probe
Australia to stop reporter death probe JAKARTA (JP): The Australian government is unlikely to further pursue an inquiry concerning the deaths of six journalists in East Timor in 1975, allegedly killed by Indonesian troops.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Seven netted in drug raid
Seven netted in drug raid JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta Police have charged an executive of Hailai International Executive Club and six other people for possession of marijuana and Ecstasy.Jakarta Police Spokesman Lt. Col.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Inco's profit jumps 37%
Inco's profit jumps 37% JAKARTA (JP): The publicly listed PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco) saw its profit increase during this year's second quarter by 37.12 percent to US$18.1 million from $13.2 million in the corresponding period of last year.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Adisumarmo airpot expansion ready next year
Adisumarmo airpot expansion ready next year JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said yesterday that the Adisumarmo airport in Surakarta, Central Java, will be ready for trial operation early next year after the completion of an expansion project in late December.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Tommy to build power plant
Tommy to build power plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Okha Hutomo Satrya and Figear Ltd., two private firms affiliated to the Humpuss Group, will build a geothermal power plant in Wayang Windu, West Java in cooperation with Asia Power of New Zealand.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Public awareness of AIDS improves
Public awareness of AIDS improves JAKARTA (JP): The first national conference on AIDS started here yesterday with speakers expressing optimism about increasing public awareness of the life-threatening condition.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
SE Asian 'tigers' sharpen their claws
SE Asian 'tigers' sharpen their clawsBy Kai Strittmatter MUNICH (DPA): Anyone thinking of Southeast Asia thinks of little tigers, of ambitious states in a hurry to be economic powers, of holiday destinations with glorious beaches, in a region which for decades seems to have been a regular...
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Squatters asked to vacate plots
Squatters asked to vacate plots JAKARTA (JP): Squatters along the Ciliwung riverbank in subdistricts of Bidara Cina in East Jakarta and Kebon Baru in South Jakarta will have to vacate their plots by mid September, an official says.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
'U.S. should not impose its domestic policies on others'
'U.S. should not impose its domestic policies on others' JAKARTA (JP): Southeast Asian countries have expressed concern with what they see as the tendency of the United States to impose its domestic economic policies on other countries, when the policies may not even be consistent with World Trade...
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 12:00 p.m. Travel: My Country 12:05 TV Series: Family Matters 12:30 Dance Performance 1:00 News: Lintasan Berita 1:30 Science Film: Here Comes The Stars 2:05 Education Program: Dunia Mahasiswa 2:30 Sport: Olympiad '96 from Atlanta 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News:...
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Indonesia and U.S. sign bilateral tax protocol
Indonesia and U.S. sign bilateral tax protocol JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and the United States have signed a bilateral agreement reducing the withholding tax on interest, royalties and dividend payments for businesses in the two countries.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
RI needs justices with integrity
RI needs justices with integrityBy T. Mulya Lubis JAKARTA (JP): This is the first time that the Supreme Court has been struck by a crisis so severe. The issue of collusion in the highest judicial institution and the call to fire Justice Adi Andojo Soetjipto -- the man who blew the whistle -- have...
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
ASEAN should make decisions
ASEAN should make decisions Talking is obviously better than not talking. But dialog without any set program and as an end in itself seems more like an opportunity to golf than anything else.If ASEAN is to deal with the challenges of the next few years, it must do something about some overriding...
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Students demand legal action
Students demand legal action UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Around 500 students yesterday demonstrated at the governor's office, demanding that the government and the military complete planned legal action against soldiers allegedly responsible for the death of three friends of theirs.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Democracy and human rights imperative, say ASEAN partners
Democracy and human rights imperative, say ASEAN partners JAKARTA (JP): Dialog partners of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) emphasized the importance for democracy and human rights yesterday as an imperative prerequisite to regional stability.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Fire leaves people homeless
Fire leaves people homeless BANDUNG: An early morning fire destroyed 58 houses in a slum area here yesterday, leaving 478 people homeless and causing losses of about Rp 2 billion (about US$850,000).Eyewitnesses said that the fire started at 1.30 a.m.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Engaging Myanmar
Engaging Myanmar Within the space of only four days, Myanmar was admitted first to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as an observer and later as a full member of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF).
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
ASEAN, India set up cooperation bodies
ASEAN, India set up cooperation bodies JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) sought closer ties yesterday with its new partner India by forming a number of commissions.Indian Foreign Minister Inder Kumar Gujral said after a dialog with ASEAN that both parties have agreed...
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
I Made Sumadiyasa: Young, promising Balinese painter
I Made Sumadiyasa: Young, promising Balinese painterBy Putu Wirata Young Balinese painter Made Sumadiyasa has received acclaim both at home and abroad for his works. This article relates the genesis of his paintings of the past few years.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
New partners join ASEAN talks
New partners join ASEAN talks JAKARTA (AFP): China, India and Russia sought closer ties with ASEAN as they joined a wide-ranging dialogue with the trade- driven southeast Asian grouping yesterday.The three countries take to 10 the number of full dialogue partners of the Association of Southeast...
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Growing crime
Growing crime It seems that everything is growing in our country, something we can be proud of. When you follow the news in several of the dailies, you realize that so many things are growing. The economy, no doubt, occupies a prominent place in this growth process.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
RI spikers write history in the sand
RI spikers write history in the sand ATLANTA BEACH, Georgia (DPA): Indonesian pair Etta and Timy wrote beach volleyball history on Tuesday, taking part in the very first match of the sport's first Olympic outing - and they won, though losing a later encounter with Brazil's world top duo.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
ASEAN asks China to clarify its sea map
ASEAN asks China to clarify its sea map JAKARTA (JP): The seven members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) said yesterday that they consider China's declaration on the enlargement of its sea boundaries by 2.5 million square kilometers as inconclusive and yet to be clarified.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
SE Asian corn prices slide under pressure
SE Asian corn prices slide under pressure KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Southeast Asian corn prices continued to slide under domestic harvest pressure this week, although Malaysian prices stabilized despite local buyers' moves to buy U.S. corn as futures fell, traders said yesterday.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 24, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,300 0 96,000 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 725 25 2,500 Andayani Megah 1,350 0 1,143,500...
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
USA will raise rights issues at WTO
USA will raise rights issues at WTO JAKARTA (JP): The U.S. said yesterday it would raise issues such as human rights and labor at the World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial conference in Singapore this December.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Nightspots lack fire prevention
Nightspots lack fire prevention JAKARTA (JP): A study has revealed that 64 nightspots in the city lack fire prevention equipment.The 64 establishments, mostly discotheques and bars, are spread across the city and standing on 160 to 8,000 square meter plots of land.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Fourth Indonesian Dance Festival starts today
Fourth Indonesian Dance Festival starts todayBy Mariam K. Sutalaksana JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Institute for the Arts (IKJ) and Gedung Kesenian Jakarta have been bouncing with dancers, choreographers and patrons of this art since July 22.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Chedi Hotel: Jl. Rancabentang 56-58: Job (Piano), Monday to Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Irven (Guitar), Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Mixed voices Accapela singer and Andi (Pianist), Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Japan asked to import more from ASEAN nations
Japan asked to import more from ASEAN nations JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) called on Japan yesterday to import more goods from its seven member countries to reduce its trade imbalance.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Two newly-listed stocks perform well on the JSX
Two newly-listed stocks perform well on the JSX JAKARTA (JP): The prices of two new shares listed yesterday by PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa and PT Surya Dumai Industry climbed slightly despite the weak performance of most shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday, dealers said.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
RP peace deal in jeopardy
RP peace deal in jeopardy MANILA (AFP): The Philippine government's peace talks with Moro rebels may be jeopardized if the Senate holds an inquiry into an interim peace deal, chief presidential aide Ruben Torres warned yesterday.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Some injured in student brawls
Some injured in student brawls JAKARTA (JP): Two separate brawls among students took place yesterday in front of police offices in Central Jakarta, leaving a number of students injured from stone-throwing incidents.The first brawl occurred in front of the Central Jakarta Police precinct on Jl.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
TEC seeks LNG projects
TEC seeks LNG projects TOKYO (Reuter): Toyo Engineering Corp (TEC) said yesterday it would submit bids to Mobil Corp to build processing plants in Indonesia for liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects.The projected plants, to be built on northern Sumatra and Madura, would remove carbon dioxide and...
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
EU hopes to put Asian links on solid footing
EU hopes to put Asian links on solid footing BRUSSELS (Reuter): The European Union, stung by criticism from Asian leaders over the weekend, hopes to advance relations in the calmer atmosphere of a two-day high-level diplomatic meeting which opened yesterday.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Police formally bans PDI free speech forum
Police formally bans PDI free speech forum JAKARTA (JP): The National Police has formally banned the free speech forum held daily by the overthrown faction of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) on the grounds that it disrupts public order and is becoming an unconstitutional gathering.
Thu, 25 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,...
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Mayoralty ends water shortage
Mayoralty ends water shortage BANJARMASIN, South Sumatra: The mayoralty here has exploited extra drinking water sources to end a water shortage that hits the area almost every year.The local branch of the state-owned water company has built an installation with a capacity of 500 liters per second.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
TV Media offers 24-hour service
TV Media offers 24-hour service JAKARTA (JP): TV Media has opened a round-the-clock Consumer Hotline Service in an effort to make it more convenient for prospective customers to buy its products advertised on television.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
10km run offers Rp 38 million prize
10km run offers Rp 38 million prize JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Track and Field Association, in cooperation with PT Caltex Pasific Indonesia, will stage a 10Km run here on Aug. 11 with Rp 38 million (US$16,100) in prize money.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Caltex finds oil in Riau
Caltex finds oil in Riau JAKARTA (JP): PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia, an oil production sharing contractor of state-owned Pertamina, has struck oil at the Sijambu field in Bengkalis district, Riau, about 120 kilometers northwest of its giant oil field in Duri.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
BKPM revokes 88 investment licenses
BKPM revokes 88 investment licenses JAKARTA (JP): The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) revoked 88 investment licenses in the period between Jan. 1 and July 15, this year.According to the investment board, 63 of the revoked licenses belonged to domestic investors and the other 25 to foreign...
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Are we moving further away from the nation's noble ideas?
Are we moving further away from the nation's noble ideas?By Kastorius Sinaga Several impressive public figures met recently to sign what is now known as the Statement of Concerns on our current political climate. Sociologist Kastorius Sinaga writes that the statement serves two purposes.
Thu, 25 Jul 1996
Flag burned in East Timor
Flag burned in East Timor DILI, East Timor: A group of people yesterday attempted to incite rioting among hundreds of East Timorese mourning the death of a nun by burning the country's flag during the funeral.