Archive: 5 July 1996
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Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Tambang Timah to establish subsidiaries
Tambang Timah to establish subsidiaries JAKARTA (JP): State-owned mining company PT Tambang Timah, listed on the Jakarta and London Stock Exchanges, will soon set up three subsidiaries to accelerate its expansion and growth.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Oki should not be prosecuted here: Lawyers
Oki should not be prosecuted here: Lawyers JAKARTA (JP): The lawyers of Harnoko Dewantono alias Oki who is on trial for a triple murder in Los Angles, U.S., said at the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday that it is beyond the jurisdiction of the Central Jakarta Prosecutor's Office to...
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
BNI emphasizes its retail services
BNI emphasizes its retail services JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) 1946 is putting more emphasis on retail services as part of a strategy to maintain its leading role in the country's banking industry, the bank's president, Widigdo Sukarman, said yesterday.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Man shows anger at verdict
Man shows anger at verdict MEDAN, North Sumatra: A prosecutor has reported to the city police that a man, discontent with the sentence of 16-year jail term for murdering a dentist, hurled a chair at him, Antara reported yesterday.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Ex-Australian Embassy becomes shopping center
Ex-Australian Embassy becomes shopping center JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Plaza Indonesia Realty will invest US$225 million in a shopping center expansion project, to include an apartment and office building at the site of the former Australian Embassy.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
AT&T gives Indonesian Olympic team $26,000
AT&T gives Indonesian Olympic team $26,000 JAKARTA (JP): American telecommunication company AT&T granted Rp 60 million (US$26,000) in financial aid yesterday to the Indonesian Olympic team heading to Atlanta later this month.Donald B.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Fisheries reform promises less bureaucracy
Fisheries reform promises less bureaucracy JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday announced a deregulation package for Indonesian fisheries, which promises less bureaucracy, improved port management and the right to purchase foreign ships.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Harry and Nemo to be the first RI Olympic competitors
Harry and Nemo to be the first RI Olympic competitors JAKARTA (JP): Lifter Harry Setiawan and bantamweight Nemo Bahari will be the first Indonesian athletes to compete at the Atlanta Olympic Games from July 19 to Aug. 4.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 4, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 775 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,700 -100 2,000 Alumindo Perkasa 650 -25 15,000 Andayani Megah 1,175 -25 1,836,000...
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Three held for possession of 20,000 Ecstasy pills
Three held for possession of 20,000 Ecstasy pills JAKARTA (JP): Customs and excise officers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport yesterday arrested two Singaporeans and an Irishman for smuggling over 20,000 Ecstasy pills from Bangkok.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Architect Awards planned
Architect Awards planned JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Architects Association will present architecture awards to distinguished buildings in Indonesia.Gregorius Antar, chairman of the awards committee, said yesterday that the association has so accepted the names of 40 buildings to be judged and...
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Bank guarantees hinder rubber exports: Association
Bank guarantees hinder rubber exports: Association JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Rubber Association yesterday requested the government to abolish its rule requiring importers to provide bank guarantees when importing metal boxes used for rubber export."We need the government's support.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
U.S. urged to retaliate against Japan
U.S. urged to retaliate against Japan WASHINGTON (Reuter): Northwest Airlines has asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to retaliate against Japan for refusing to honor Northwest's treaty rights to begin new service to Indonesia.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
House members differ in Habibie hearing row
House members differ in Habibie hearing row JAKARTA (JP): Legislators from two commissions in the House of Representatives have clashed over the right to hold a hearing with "super minister" B.J. Habibie.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
JP/1/Headings -all centered-- has
JP/1/Headings -all centered-- has For July 5, 19961. Russia (50) -- 72pt MB, 3 cols 3 lines Yeltsin wins election, urges unity 2. Fish (45) -- 36 pt HBC, 2 cols 3 lines Fishery sector reform promises less bureaucracy 3.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
JSX prices jitter following rumor
JSX prices jitter following rumor JAKARTA (JP): Prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) tumbled briefly yesterday on a rumor about President Soeharto's health. In Singapore, where traders caught wind of the rumor, the rupiah's exchange rate fell, while its interest rates rose.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
BNI holds seminar
BNI holds seminar JAKARTA (JP): A number of noted international financial experts will discuss the latest developments in the world's banking industry at a seminar to be held here on July 9.They will include Ross H.
Fri, 05 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, 05 Jul 1996
Pertamina squashes refinery market talk
Pertamina squashes refinery market talk SINGAPORE (Reuter): A Pertamina source squashed market talk yesterday that the Musi refinery was having problems restarting a unit, forcing Indonesia to buy extra amounts of gas oil.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
ASEAN makes plans to woo more investments
ASEAN makes plans to woo more investments KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Heads of ASEAN investment agencies called yesterday for greater intra-regional cooperation as they opened talks on how to woo foreign funds amid a sharp drop in capital flowing to the region.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Beware of fake gold certificates
Beware of fake gold certificates JAKARTA (JP): Logam Mulia, the gold purifying unit of state- owned general mining company PT Aneka Tambang, warned the public yesterday about the use of falsified certificates for gold products."There are falsified gold certificates on the market.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Mikola to race in F-3000
Mikola to race in F-3000 JAKARTA (JP): Young hopeful Ananda Mikola will be driving a Fiat-engined Dallara 395 in the F-3000 Italian auto racing championships at Misano Adriatico, Santa Monica, on July 17.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Car makers should use local content
Car makers should use local content JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto suggested yesterday that Japanese auto manufacturers increase local components in their cars produced in Indonesia to maintain their market share in the country.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Soeharto willing to meet consolidated PDI board
Soeharto willing to meet consolidated PDI board JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will receive the newly-formed central executive board of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) only after it consolidates its members, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
'My client was distressed'
'My client was distressed' JAKARTA (JP): The lawyer of a Malaysian being tried for killing his female companion in a hotel here on Oct. 15 last year told the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday that his client had no intention of murdering the victim.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
U.S. surgeons perform first less-invasive operation
U.S. surgeons perform first less-invasive operation JAKARTA (JP): A team of doctors from the United States and Indonesia yesterday performed the first minimally-invasive micro- surgery on a heart patient at Gatot Soebroto Army Hospital.The team of doctors, led by Col. Sutopo M.D.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
President ratifies Aussie-RI security pact
President ratifies Aussie-RI security pact JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has ratified, by decree, Australia's and Indonesia's agreement on maintaining security.The No. 50/1996 decree was made available to the press yesterday, although it is dated June 24, 1996.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Bekasi poultry farmer and wife robbed again
Bekasi poultry farmer and wife robbed again BEKASI (JP): Police said yesterday they have identified five of the estimated eight suspects believed to have robbed for the second time a poultry breeding farm manager and sexually assaulted his wife in the small village of Cimuning at Bantargebang.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Women leaders seek action against discrimination
Women leaders seek action against discrimination JAKARTA (JP): The Asia-Pacific workshop on gender equality yesterday discussed the role of lobbyists, pressure groups and strategies to effect change at both the legislative and executive levels.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. My Country 2:35 TV Series: Amazing Stories 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 Health: Upaya Penanggulangan AIDS 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country:...
Fri, 05 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, 05 Jul 1996
'Don't prolong grief over journos' death'
'Don't prolong grief over journos' death' JAKARTA (JP): Vice-Governor of the National Resilience Institute Juwono Sudarsono said yesterday that it would be best to leave the issue of the tragic death of six foreign journalists in the past.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Visa outrage
Visa outrage In her letter published on May 3, 1996, your reader Myra Sidharta of Jakarta quite rightly rebuked the visa section of the British Embassy despite the uninformed response by Ambassador Graham S. Burton.
Fri, 05 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, 05 Jul 1996
Mayor hails SPSI
Mayor hails SPSI TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Tangerang Mayor Djakaria Machmud said yesterday that workers could develop a strong sense of belonging if their employers treated them as valuable assets."A high degree of belonging could also be instilled in the workers if companies could sell five...
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
QNI to examine nickel, cobalt plants
QNI to examine nickel, cobalt plants SYDNEY (Reuter): QNI Ltd said its South Africa's Gencor Ltd and Indonesia's state-owned PT Aneka Tambang were looking at developing an integrated nickel and cobalt processing facility in Indonesia and Australia.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
For July 5, 1996
For July 5, 1996Riot Normalcy returns to troubled Irian Jaya town. Page 2 Murder trial Oki should not be prosecuted here: Lawyers Page 3 Media Where is broadcasting headed? Page 4 N. Korea Kim Jong-il postpones his ascension to power.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Marijuana grown in Tanah Karo
Marijuana grown in Tanah Karo MEDAN, North Sumatra: Security officers in North Sumatra are searching through the Tanah Karo woods for more marijuana plants following the discovery of a 3.5-hectare field of the plants and the arrest of five suspects on Tuesday.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
29 aircraft join Dirgantara Rally
29 aircraft join Dirgantara Rally JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-nine single- and double-engine airplanes will take to the skies from Jakarta to Lombok during the Dirgantara Rally 96 aero-safari which starts this weekend.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
TV and children
TV and children So much has been said and written about the negative impacts of television on children, and the news from an international meeting in Manila this week is just as disturbing.At the conference on children's rights in the media, the Singapore-based Asia Mass Communication Research and...
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
High school principals told to return levies
High school principals told to return levies JAKARTA (JP): The head of the city's Ministry of Education and Culture, Kusnan Ismukanto, requested the principals of junior and senior state-owned high schools to return any levies imposed on students except entrance and uniform fees.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Normalcy returns to troubled Irian Jaya town
Normalcy returns to troubled Irian Jaya town JAKARTA (JP): Calm returned to the Irian Jaya town of Nabire yesterday after two days of rioting involving 3,000 job seekers left at least three soldiers injured, police said.First Sgt.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Architects Association will
JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Architects Association will present architecture awards to distinguished buildings in Indonesia. Gregorius Antar, chairman of the awards committee, said yesterday that the association has so accepted the names of 40 buildings to be judged and expects to register more...