Archive: 31 July 1996
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Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 12:00 p.m. Travel: My Country 12:05 Game Show: Fun House 12:30 Travel: My Country 1:00 News: Lintasan Berita 1:05 TV Drama 2:05 Documentary Film 2:30 Sport: Olympiad '96 from Atlanta - live 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Information 6:15 Village Program 6:45 TV Series: Jump Over The Moon 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Garuda Pancasila/Filler/Trailer 7:30 Business: Mitra Kita 8:00 News: Lintasan Berita 8:05 Music: Seriosa 9:00 World News 9:30...
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Five vehicles chain-crash
Five vehicles chain-crash BEKASI, West Java (JP): Five motor vehicles were involved in a collision on the Cikampek-Jakarta toll road here yesterday but no one was hurt. The accident occurred where part of the road was being guarded by security officers for President Soeharto's arrival at an electronics plant. The crash occurred when a Kijang minivan coming from Cikampek suddenly halted. A Bhineka inter-city bus then hit the back of the Kijang.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Jaya Daido
Jaya Daido Correction: In the article entitled Jaya Daido gets ISO-9002 on page 11 of the July 29 issue, the first paragraph should have read "PT Jaya Daido... from Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance," instead of PT Lloyd's Register Advisory Services Indonesia. -- Editor
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Mobile cellular fever to continue for several years
Mobile cellular fever to continue for several years Table 1 Call traffic charges Calls Normal hour Peak hour (3 p.m.-9 a.m.) (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Handset to fixed telephone Rp 275/minute Rp 275/minute X 100 percent X 125 percent + Rp 55/ minute + Rp 55/ minute Handset to handset Rp. 550/minute Rp.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Sjarifudin dismisses reintroduction of corn floor price policy
Sjarifudin dismisses reintroduction of corn floor price policy JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah said yesterday the government is unlikely to set a floor price for corn because this may prevent feed producers from buying the commodity in partnership programs. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Sjarifudin said the government has no plans to reapply the floor price mechanism for corn as it had in the past.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
HongkongBank yet to decide on whether to file lawsuit
HongkongBank yet to decide on whether to file lawsuit JAKARTA (JP): The management of the HongkongBank denied reports yesterday that it plans to sue the arbitration body of the Ministry of Manpower. The bank failed to gain the permission of the body to dismiss 166 employees. It initially requested permission to dismiss 189 employees, but some returned to work and others have resigned.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto opens RI's first TV tube company
Soeharto opens RI's first TV tube company CIBITUNG, West Java (JP): President Soeharto yesterday inaugurated the operation of the country's first TV tube manufacturer, PT LG Electronics Display Devices Indonesia, in Cibitung, West Java. "This kind of industry is beneficial to (the country's) development because, besides strengthening the television and monitor industrial structure, it also encourages the production of other television components," Soeharto said.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
PT Danareksa to establish venture capital
PT Danareksa to establish venture capital JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Danareksa, in cooperation with four foreign financial and investment companies, plans to establish a venture capital firm, PT Danareksa-Daiwa/NIF Ventures. Danareksa President Glenn Yusuf said the venture firm will provide capital assistance, in the form of equity participation, to medium-sized firms wanting to go public.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
2,808 boat people to go by September
2,808 boat people to go by September JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is confident that it can successfully complete the repatriation of the remaining 2,808 Indochinese refugees on Galang Island by September. Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman told journalists yesterday that the repatriation program was going smoothly.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Government fears riots may affect tourist arrivals
Government fears riots may affect tourist arrivals JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave said that the current restlessness following last weekend's riots might affect the occupancy rates in major hotels in Jakarta and tourist arrivals in the country. "One of the key factors for tourism is political stability.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Qantas increases flights
Qantas increases flights CANBERRA (Reuter): Australia's International Air Services Commission said it had approved Qantas Airways Ltd operating an additional six return services to Indonesia, taking the airline's frequency to 27 weekly flights. "The increased number of services will also see the commencement of services on three new routes: Brisbane to Jakarta, Melbourne to Jakarta and Darwin to Timika (Irian Jaya)," the commission said in a statement.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Poor health service alarming: Activists
Poor health service alarming: Activists JAKARTA (JP): Consumer and health activists raised alarm yesterday over what they saw as the tendency of hospitals, drugstores and practitioners to rake in profits at the cost of public service. They said during a workshop that health institutions often neglected their social and humanitarian duties for the sake of making money.
Wed, 31 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.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Environment
Environment NGOs urge government to cancel nuclear plan. Page 2 Island Surjadi wants firm action to preserve Seribu Islands. Page 3 Development Human development needs action. Page 4 Hong Kong HK people resist house demolition in pro-Taiwan enclave. Page 6 Theft Thieves exploit loopholes in Indian share transfers. Page 8 Television Soeharto opens RI's first TV tube manufacturing plant. Page 10 Danareksa PT Danareksa to establish venture capital. Page 11 Page 13
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 30, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,125 -150 15,000 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 675 25 7,000 Andayani Megah 1,200 -50 452,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 3,725 0 0 Anwar Sierad 1,900 -75 6,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,300 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,050 0 0 Argo Pantes 1,900 0 0 Asahimas Flat 1,550 25 1,675,000 Asiana IMI...
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Indonesia's Olympic target exaggerated'
'Indonesia's Olympic target exaggerated' ATLANTA, Georgia (Agencies): National Sports Council chief Wismoyo Arismunandar said here on Monday that some of the council's hope resting on its Olympic team proved to be illusive. Wismoyo specifically pointed out the 5-15, 12-15 defeat of World Cup winner and World Grand Prix titleholder Joko Suprianto to Commonwealth champion Rashid Sidek of Malaysia in their men's singles Olympic badminton quarter-final match on Sunday.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Mia carries the torch after Susi is dethroned
Mia carries the torch after Susi is dethroned ATLANTA, Georgia (Agencies): Susi Susanti of Indonesia, the badminton gold medalist in Barcelona, crashed out of the Olympics yesterday losing to her old nemesis Bang Soo-hyun of South Korea in the semifinal 9-11, 8-11. But Indonesia's miracle teenager Mia Audina picked up the torch for Indonesia as she cruised to the final by beating another South Korean, Kim Ji-hyun 11-6, 9-11, 11-1.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Police find Ecstasy in bowling bag
Police find Ecstasy in bowling bag JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta police have arrested a man for allegedly possessing and selling Ecstasy pills at a bowling alley in the Blok M shopping center in South Jakarta. Puspa Irianto was arrested on Monday evening with 570 Ecstasy pills in his sports bag, City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. Iman Haryatna said yesterday. The estimated market value of the green pills, labeled with the initials RN, is around Rp 30 million (US$ 12,765).
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Late paper
Late paper Due to technical problems during the printing process, The Jakarta Post reached some of our readers in Jakarta late yesterday. We regret the inconvenience caused. -- Publisher
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Canceled investment
Canceled investment The latest data on investment projects released by the Investment Coordinating Board at a coordinating conference last Wednesday, besides indicating a steady increase in new investment approvals, contained a disturbing trend. Foreign investment projects canceled by the board in the first six months of this year increased by 212.5 percent in terms of projects and by almost 1,500 percent in terms of value, compared to the same period last year.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Farm product rights to be duscussed
Farm product rights to be duscussed JAKARTA (JP): Asian and Pacific seed producers plan to meet to seek ways of gaining access to genetically-engineered products, which are protected by intellectual property rights despite their germ plasma originating in Asia, an official says. Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah said yesterday that the issue will be among the topics discussed in the three- day "Asia Seed '96" conference scheduled from Sept. 25 to Sept. 27 at the Sahid Jaya Hotel.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
May Jakarta be safe again!
May Jakarta be safe again! From Neraca Last weekend Jakarta was frightening. The seizure of the Indonesian Democratic Party's headquarters on Jl. Diponegoro left the main roads in the Matraman and Proklamasi areas looking like a war had taken place. I routinely have to use Jl. Diponegoro, where traffic was rerouted due to the party's free speech forums. The clash between security officers and community members was sad. It was as if this beloved country no longer had any laws.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
1,600 moved from flood plain
1,600 moved from flood plain KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The local government plans to move over 1,600 people occupying a flood plain area in Asera subdistrict. "It is expected that their well-being will improve in a flood- free area," secretary of the Kendari regent Masri Masyie Abunawas said in Kendari yesterday. The subdistrict was hit by a major flood earlier this month. In some places, the water was as deep as five meters, Antara reported.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
27,000 children vaccinated
27,000 children vaccinated JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: An immunization program set for September and October will target about 27,000 children under five years old in Paniai regency. Chief of Paniai health ministry office Condro Indarto said the local government needs about Rp 54 million (about US$25,000) to make the program a success. He said four villages were deeply isolated in the hinterland, which can best be reached by helicopters or light planes.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Jaya Daido
Jaya Daido Correction: In the article entitled Jaya Daido gets ISO-9002 on page 11 of the July 29 issue, the first paragraph should have read "PT Jaya Daido... from Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance," instead of PT Lloyd's Register Advisory Services Indonesia. Editor
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Traffic agency reports Rp 11.4m in riot losses
Traffic agency reports Rp 11.4m in riot losses JAKARTA (JP): Sixteen traffic lights worth Rp 11.4 million (US$4,956) were destroyed in the weekend riots, according to the city land traffic control agency. Agency head J.P. Sepang, said Monday night rioters also crushed a total of 36 bulbs. He said that on Jl. Kramat Raya a total of five traffic lights were destroyed, on Jl. Proklamasi another five, two on Jl. Salemba Raya and one on Jl. Diponegoro. Other lights destroyed were on Jl.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Residents happy with road repairs
Residents happy with road repairs TANGERANG (JP): Residents of the Cipondoh district were pleased yesterday with the two-kilometer road repairs that have been completed by the military. "Residents helped the officers everyday to complete the road to the Panunggangan area," the subdistrict head of Kunciran, Achmad Syafii, said. The road repair project was one of the military's frequent projects under the "Army enters villages" program.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Surjadi wants firm action to preserve Seribu Islands
Surjadi wants firm action to preserve Seribu Islands JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja called for firm action to preserve the Seribu Islands in the North Jakarta mayoralty. He also said yesterday that the public must be involved in safety measures to secure the islands' environment. The Governor's call was a response to frequent complaints by islanders, environmentalists and fishermen for security to be stepped up in the area.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
1. Polkam (55) -- 72 pts MB l/c 5 cols 2 lines
1. Polkam (55) -- 72 pts MB l/c 5 cols 2 lines Military threatens to get tougher 2. Bourse (38) -- 28 pts HBC l/c 5 cols 1 line Stocks down 1.3% but rupiah recovers slightly 3. Situation (40) -- 36 pts NCSB l/c 7 cols 1 line Rumors and bomb hoaxes disrupt Jakarta 4. Olympics (40) - 36 pts NCSB l/c 3 cols 2 lines to come --- 5. Photo A 4x12, B 2x14, Oddworld, Inside, Medal Tally with AD-2x5 Citibank and Notice 1x4.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Ricky and Rexy reach final to restore Indonesia's pride
Ricky and Rexy reach final to restore Indonesia's pride ATLANTA, Georgia (Agencies): Ricky Subagja and Rexy Mainaky partly restored Indonesia's pride in the Olympic badminton tournament on Monday when they reached the men's doubles final. It took the top seeds half an hour to sweep aside the Malaysians Soo Beng Kiang and Tan Kim 15-3, 15-5, and move a step closer to their first Olympic gold medal.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt fears riots may affect tourist arrivals
Govt fears riots may affect tourist arrivals Riots may affect tourist arrivals JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave said that the current restlessness following last weekend's riots might affect the occupancy rates in major hotels in Jakarta and tourist arrivals in the country. "One of the key factors for tourism is political stability.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Lack of professionals worries businessmen
Lack of professionals worries businessmen JAKARTA (JP): Several businessmen expressed their concern here yesterday over the shortage of Indonesian professional staff. They said that many companies preferred to employ expatriates, or hijack ready-trained professionals from other firms.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Sentul to host Superbikers
Sentul to host Superbikers JAKARTA (JP): The world's leading riders will once again flock to Indonesia in August for the eighth leg of the World Superbike Championship series at the Sentul circuit. Committee chairman of the two-race leg, Tinton Suprapto, said yesterday that defending world champion Carl Fogarty and his fellow New Zealanders Aaron Slight and Simon Crafar were among 23 riders who had confirmed their entries for the Aug. 17 and Aug. 18 event.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Rights in Timor better respected
Rights in Timor better respected JAKARTA: Social and political tensions in East Timor are less this year, giving a boost to respect for human rights, a rights activist and a councilor said. Clementino Dos Reis Amaral, a member of the National Commission on Human Rights said yesterday East Timor is less tense than it was last year. In the capital Dili, restaurants and amusement centers are open until as late as 8 p.m.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Mobile cellular fever to continue for several years
Mobile cellular fever to continue for several years By I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): The mobile cellular telecommunications fever currently hitting Indonesia will continue for the next few years, as all of the nine operators are expanding their networks throughout the country. Few customers, however, realize that the tariffs for cellular telephones in Indonesia are among the most expensive in the world.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stocks down 1.3% but rupiah recovers slightly
Stocks down 1.3% but rupiah recovers slightly JAKARTA (JP): Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) further declined by 1.3 percent yesterday on growing concern about the country's political instability, but the rupiah rose slightly, dealers said. "Investors got a little nervous today due to several bomb threats in the city's commercial areas," a dealer with a foreign brokerage said.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
City still considering revoking Hailai's permit
City still considering revoking Hailai's permit JAKARTA (JP): A high-ranking city officer said he was in favor of closing the Hailai discotheque in North Jakarta after police arrested one of its managers for possession of illegal drugs. "Personally I support the plan given the evidence collected by the police, but every step should be based on the law," Deputy Governor for Public Welfare R.S. Museno said on Monday night.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
For booming Malaysia, the sky's the limit
For booming Malaysia, the sky's the limit By Ong Saw Lay KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): If height is any symbol of success, Malaysia will soon, at least fancifully, be the pinnacle of achievement as home to Asia's tallest tower and, by year-end, to the world's tallest building. Crowning Kuala Lumpur's rapidly-changing skyline at 421 metres (1,263 feet), Menara Kuala Lumpur last week began its reign as the tallest tower in Asia and the third-tallest in the world.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
NGOs urge government to cancel nuclear plan
NGOs urge government to cancel nuclear plan JAKARTA (JP): Several Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) urged the government yesterday to reconsider its plan to build a nuclear power plant and turn to alternative energy sources. In Jakarta for the 1996 No-Nukes Asia Forum here, several international anti-nuclear advocates met with legislator Ida Yusi Dahlan from the Golkar faction at the House of Representatives.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
U.S. 'seriously disturbed' by Indonesian crackdown
U.S. 'seriously disturbed' by Indonesian crackdown WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States said on Monday it was seriously disturbed by a crackdown by Indonesian authorities on opposition demonstrators at the weekend, and urged Jakarta to respect rights to free speech and assembly, Reuters reported. "We're seriously disturbed by the use of violence to end what had been a peaceful assembly," State Department spokesman Nicholas Burns said.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang unfit for Adipura Award
Tangerang unfit for Adipura Award TANGERANG (JP) : Residents here said they were not proud of the Adipura Award that was recently accepted by the local administration in national recognition of the area as one of the cleanest. Piles of debris from road repairs fill the roads. One of the main roads, Jl. Raya Pasar Kemis, is full of large pot holes. And smelly trash is strewn along the road. "I have no idea how Tangerang was able to win the award. What is the criteria?" one resident said.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI's Yankee bond shaken by riot
RI's Yankee bond shaken by riot NEW YORK (Reuter): Indonesia's $400 million Yankee bond issued last Wednesday widened nearly 10 points in U.S. trade on Monday in response to political unrest in Jakarta over the weekend, corporate bond traders said. The Indonesian 10-year notes, which priced last Wednesday at a spread of 100 basis points over U.S. Treasuries, were quoted at 108 bid on Monday, dealers said. The notes were bid through 100 basis points when freed to trade on Friday.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Military threatens to get tougher
Military threatens to get tougher JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) warned yesterday that it would not hesitate to use force in quelling future disturbances similar to those which rocked Jakarta over the weekend. ABRI Chief of Sociopolitical Affairs Lt. Gen. Syarwan Hamid said troopers had a standing order not to open fire when dealing with the rioters last weekend. However, he hinted that the order could be withdrawn if the violence persists.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Gina's sisters, friend testify against Oki
Gina's sisters, friend testify against Oki JAKARTA (JP): The three sisters and a close friend of a young woman killed in the United States testified yesterday against the alleged killer at the Central Jakarta District Court. The trial of the defendant, Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, heard the testimonies relating to the murder of Gina Sutan Aswar on Nov. 2, 1992. The witnesses were Satifah Sutan Aswar, Mutia Ahimsa, Fadia Mulyadi and Gina's friend, Sarita Maulani.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Social, religious groups comment on violent rioting
Social, religious groups comment on violent rioting JAKARTA (JP): Social and religious groups are racing to distance themselves from the violent rioting on Saturday which the authorities have blamed on the Democratic People's Party (PRD).
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Two on trial for murder, face capital punishment
Two on trial for murder, face capital punishment TANGERANG (JP): Two men face the maximum death sentence for meditated murder of an acquaintance after the victim gave them a night's lodging. The defendants, Raya bin D., 19, and Jaya alias Yadi bin I., 29, were also charged of theft. At the hearing at the Tangerang District Court prosecutor Mrs. Yustinar said the victim, Jejen Zaenal alias Lubis, 22, was a friend of Jaya.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Agency enlists help to collect trash fees
Agency enlists help to collect trash fees JAKARTA (JP): The City Sanitation Agency is enlisting the help of various bodies to enforce the collection of sanitation fees to keep the city clean. M. Subasir, head of the agency, said his office will cooperate with offices of the state-owned electricity company PLN, the city-owned water supply company, and subdistrict offices, to collect the fees. "The fees are needed to improve the agency's services," Subasir said.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Freeport
Freeport Freeport's statement on their commitment to support the backward villages aid program as outlined in Mr. Ed Pressman's July 26 letter should be welcomed. I do have queries though as to whether the funds contributed (1 percent of Freeport's annual revenue) is to commence as from the 1995/1996 period and wonder if the company will also include the revenues earned -- I would presume totaling millions of U.S.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Rumors and bomb hoaxes disrupt Jakarta
Rumors and bomb hoaxes disrupt Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Rumors of a new wave of riots and bomb hoaxes again disrupted the capital yesterday, which still jittered from the impact of Saturday's street violence. The Glodok market in West Jakarta and Pasar Baru in Central Jakarta, both normally crowded with shoppers, were virtually deserted by 1 p.m.. Most shop owners brought their shutters down after rumors spread that the two shopping centers were being targeted for new riots.
Wed, 31 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Six missing in ship fire
Six missing in ship fire PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Six crew members, including a Korean national, went missing after the Singapore flag tanker MT Lido caught fire in Sungai Gerong quay here yesterday. Swasono Adi, an official of the local office of the state- owned oil company Pertamina, said the incident began at 5:30 a.m.. The fire was put out about 40 minutes later.