Archive: 6 July 1996
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Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Dual-genital baby needs financial aid
Dual-genital baby needs financial aid PALU, Central Sulawesi: The parents of a baby born with male and female genitals are awaiting financial and medical assistance while considering which of the sex organs would suit the baby most, Antara reported. Surgery would cost the destitute parents about Rp 20 million (US$8,587).
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Steady Safe still off the road
Steady Safe still off the road JAKARTA (JP): PT Steady Safe, a transportation firm controlled by businessman Jopie Widjaja, met with the City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ) to resolve the temporary suspension of the company's buses on city roads. The agency has suspended the operation of 215 air-conditioned buses of Steady Safe since early this week because the company failed to operate regular buses.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Three killed in car crash
Three killed in car crash KENDAL, Central Java: Three people were killed and seven others injured in a traffic accident in Waleri, Kendal, Thursday night. Witnesses said that a Semarang-bound passenger bus from Jakarta was trying to overtake a car when it lost control and hit an Isuzu van coming from the opposite direction. The victims were all passengers of the van. The passenger bus sped on in the direction of Semarang. Police are still investigating the accident. (har/14)
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
President set to decide Adi Andojo's fate
President set to decide Adi Andojo's fate JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday confirmed that Chief Justice Soerjono has sought to dismiss Justice Adi Andojo Soetjipto, who recently blew the whistle on bribery and collusion in the Supreme Court. Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said yesterday that Soerjono wrote to President Soeharto proposing that Adi Andojo be sacked. The proposal was signed by the Chief Justice and other judges on June 24.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto to undergo checkup in Europe
Soeharto to undergo checkup in Europe JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will leave for Europe tomorrow for a checkup, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono announced yesterday. "The president plans to travel to Europe on Sunday. The main reason is for a medical checkup," Moerdiono told reporters at the Merdeka Palace. He did not name the country of destination, but news agencies said foreign diplomats suggested he was going to Germany, possibly Frankfurt.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
President Soeharto wishes Indonesian Olympians luck
President Soeharto wishes Indonesian Olympians luck JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday primed the self- confidence of Indonesian athletes who will compete in the Atlanta Olympic Games in two weeks. In a brief meeting with the Indonesian Olympic contingent at Merdeka Palace, Soeharto insisted the athletes do their best and avoid feeling inferior against world-class athletes. "The only thing you have to do is prepare yourselves to do your best.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Four teaching institutes become universities
Four teaching institutes become universities UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): The Ministry of Education and Culture has issued a decree which has upgraded four of the existing state-run Teachers Training Institutes into full-fledged universities. The four institutes are in the East Java mountainous town of Malang of East Java, in Padang of West Sumatra, Ujungpandang in South Sulawesi, and in Yogyakarta.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Japan's coop urged
Japan's coop urged JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja is urging the Japanese government to increase its cooperation with Indonesia, especially in building various facilities in Jakarta. The governor said on Wednesday that Jakarta is preparing to face the free trade era by building various facilities such as new roads, a subway and the coastal land reclamation project.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
EVA Air to serve HK
EVA Air to serve HK JAKARTA (JP): EVA Air, Taiwan's second international airline, will begin flying from Taipei to Hong Kong next month, with 16 flights per week. The air carrier, founded in 1991 by the Taipei-based Evergreen Group, currently links Jakarta and Taipei (seven times per week), Denpasar and Kaohsiung (two times per week) as well as Surabaya and Kaohsiung (three times per week).
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
For July 6, 1996
For July 6, 1996 Justice President Soeharto set to decide justice Adi Andojo's fate. Page 2 Robberies Five detained for robberies of container trucks. Page 3 Fiasco Government pays high price for PDI row. Page 4 Painting Painter Melissa Jane brings her powerful works to Jakarta. Page 7 Fishing Govt urged to follow up fisheries deregulation. Page 8 Banking G-10 bankers mull effect of e-cash on policy, fraud. Page 9 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Pointer: +
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Contain social inequality, military says
Contain social inequality, military says JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat said yesterday that social inequality should be contained to "a tolerable limit" so that it does not cause unrest.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
$28.63m collected in well fees
$28.63m collected in well fees JAKARTA (JP): The City Revenue Office collected almost Rp 67 billion (US$28.63 million) last year from artesian well fees, official reports indicate. The financial report, made available to The Jakarta Post yesterday, said that the amount was more than twice the office's target, set at Rp 31 billion last year. The head of the City Mine and Energy Agency, Arifin Akbar, said on Thursday that not all artesian well owners had paid the monthly fees.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt pays high price for PDI row
Govt pays high price for PDI row By Hermawan Sulistyo SURABAYA (JP): Several factors came into play in pushing the state authorities to shake the Indonesian Democratic Party. Without "interference" the PDI would increase its votes in the coming elections for parliamentary seats. In the last elections, the ruling Golkar lost 16 seats to PDI.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 5, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 775 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 625 -25 17,000 Andayani Megah 1,125 -50 1,474,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 3,800 0 0 Anwar Sierad 2,150 0 99,500 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,300 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,150 -50 125,000 Argo Pantes 1,975 0 0 Asahimas Flat 2,375 -25 643,500 Asiana IMI...
Sat, 06 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 4:05 Documentary Film 4:30 Scientific Film 5:00 News Program 5:25 Travel: Wajah Negeriku (My Country) 5:30 Innovative Creation 6:05 Around the Archipelago: East Nusa Tenggara 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music: Paket 27 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama: Meniti Pelangi 8:05 Music: Tunas Vokalia 9:00 World News 9:30 Quiz: Siapa Dia 10:30 Late News 10:40 Film: Love Mary Program 2 4:30 p.m Sports...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Taxi firm to expand fleet
Taxi firm to expand fleet JAKARTA (JP): PT Centris Multipersada Pratama, a publicly- listed taxi operator, said yesterday it would increase its fleet by 1,400 new taxis this year. A company statement said it had bought 200 new taxis in the first six months of 1996. By the end of 1995, the company owned 2,448 taxis after purchasing 352 new cars last year. Centris operates its taxis in Greater Jakarta, Semarang, Solo (Surakarta) and Yogyakarta in Central Java and Sidoarjo and Malang in East Java.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Renaissance Hindu to carry India to new heights
Renaissance Hindu to carry India to new heights By G.S. Edwin JAKARTA (JP): Secularism is a value standard. It upholds equality of all religions in a state. However, it uses a negative device: it keep religion and state separate. It tends to ignore that the hold of religion made the kingship and reigns of Ashoka and Akbar great. But every state action is that of its people; and religion is a big part of the people. So, like it or not, religion does influence the quality of secularism.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
ICI buys Vietnam firm
ICI buys Vietnam firm LONDON (Reuter): Britain's Imperial Chemical Industries Plc said yesterday it will buy a 70 percent stake in a Vietnamese paints manufacturer, Vina Paint. The company, Vina Paint, has been operating since November 1992 and will be renamed ICI paints (Vietnam) Ltd. ICI said in a statement that the value of the purchase is less than one percent of ICI group net assets. The paints market in Vietnam is small, but growing at 10 percent a year.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Cole ignores exodus of Italian players to England
Cole ignores exodus of Italian players to England JAKARTA (JP): The recent exodus of Italian internationals to the English Premier League does not scare the defending champion Manchester United, the club's striker Andy Cole said here yesterday. Cole said his team had many excellent players in store to defend its title, including charismatic Frenchman Eric Cantona. Cole said that although competition would get tougher because of the Italians, the premiership title would remain at Old Trafford.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Contain social inequality, military says
Contain social inequality, military says JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat said yesterday that social inequality should be contained to "a tolerable limit" so that it does not cause unrest.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Welfare system
Welfare system In European and other economically-advanced countries, the welfare system is aimed perfectly, especially for people who have passed the age of 60. I happened to ride free of charge in buses and on the subway in Uncle Sam's country in 1993. I was then 68 years old. An Indonesian woman who's Dutch husband died a few years ago now receives her husband's pension.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners can buy houses here
Foreigners can buy houses here JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that foreigners can buy and lease their houses in Indonesia provided that the lease is arranged by a domestic company. "Foreigners can now buy houses here. And if they return to their home countries they can rent them out through an Indonesian company," Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung quoted Soeharto as saying here.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Japanese tourists to RI drop by 15 percent
Japanese tourists to RI drop by 15 percent JAKARTA (JP): The number of Japanese tourists visiting Indonesia has dropped by 15 percent following the recent crash landing of a Garuda DC-10 airliner at Fukuoka airport, southwest of Japan, a minister said. "We can understand Japanese tourists' trauma caused by the accident.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Sudomo offers to mediate in PDI rivalry
Sudomo offers to mediate in PDI rivalry JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the Supreme Advisory Council Sudomo offered yesterday to mediate in the deepening rift within the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI). Sudomo's offer came as street protests against the recent government-backed congress that ousted democratically elected party chief Megawati Soekarnoputri continued in many parts of Indonesia.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Sapardi's simplicity captures audience
Sapardi's simplicity captures audience By Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): I want to love you the simple way/with the words the wood had no time to say/to the fire which turned it into ash/I want to love you the simple way/with the signs the cloud had no time to give/to the rain which turned it into nothing This is the poem Aku Ingin (I Want) which Sapardi Djoko Damono read during a poetry night featuring his poems last Thursday evening in the TIM's Graha Bhakti Budaya auditorium.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Lost blind boy
Lost blind boy Please help me to locate a blind boy whose parents haven't heard from him for four years. His name is Nengah Subrata and he is from the small village of Pemuteran in north Bali. His family was too poor to get any special education for their son, and fortunately, a representative from a Jakarta based yayasan (foundation) offered to help by taking him to a special school in Jakarta. They haven't had any news of him since.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Raise teachers' salary: Governor
Raise teachers' salary: Governor KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Governor Maj. Gen. Herman Musakabe expressed concern recently over local teachers' poor welfare, saying that the drive to improve the quality of education should start with raising their monthly pay. Teachers posted in remote areas should be given even greater attention, Herman said in a meeting earlier this week with education officials and members of the Indonesian Teachers' Association.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m. (in English). * All Saints' Anglican Church (opposite The Aryaduta Jakarta), Jl. Arif Rahman Hakim No. 5, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. with Sunday School.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/Headings -all centered-- has
JP/1/Headings -all centered-- has For July 6, 1996 1. Harto (38) -- 72pt MB, 5 cols 2 lines Soeharto to undergo check-up in Europe 2. Drops (50) -- 36 pt HB/HBC, 5 cols 1 line Stock and money markets under pressure 3. Exams (48) -- 36pt NCSB, 4 cols 2 lines Exam cheating rife among super-keen Asian students 4. Yeltsin (30) -- 28pt MM, 3 cols 2 lines Yeltsin, secure in Kremlin, set to name new cabinet soon 5. Tennis (42) -- 36 pts HB/HBC l/c 5 cols 1 line Graf seeks seventh Wimbledon title -- 6.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Saturday, July 6, 1996
TV Program: Saturday, July 6, 1996 2:30 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku 2:35 TV Series: Gaiking 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:30 Soccer: Dunhill League 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Soccer: Dunhill League (continued) 5:10 Evening News 5:30 Hobbies 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: South Sulawesi 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Garuda Pancasila/Filler/Trailer 7:30 TV Series: Meniti Pelangi 8:00 News: Lintasan Berita 8:05 Music: Tunas Vokalia 9:00...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia launches work on new city
Malaysia launches work on new city JOHORE BAHRU, Malaysia (AFP): Malaysia launched work yesterday on an ambitious six billion ringgit (US$2.4 billion) project to build a commercial city over the sea. The so-called Johore Bahru Waterfront City will sit on 118 acres (47.2 hectares) of land mass created by driving concrete piles into the seabed instead of conventional reclamation, officials said.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
School levies upset Ministry of Education
School levies upset Ministry of Education JAKARTA (JP): An high-ranking official of the Ministry of Education will take action against junior and senior state-owned high schools which are proven to be collecting fees from parents of new students without discussion with the parents' association.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Five detained for container truck armed robberies
Five detained for container truck armed robberies JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested five men this week for their involvement in two recent armed robberies of container trucks carrying goods worth almost Rp 1 billion (US$425,500). "They were arrested on Monday and Thursday for their alleged roles in hiding, purchasing and selling the stolen goods, which consisted of medicine and shoes," city police spokesman Lt. Col. Iman Haryatna said yesterday.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Contain social inequality, military says
Contain social inequality, military says JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat said yesterday that social inequality should be contained to "a tolerable limit" so that it does not cause unrest.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN draws up aggressive plans for foreign funds
ASEAN draws up aggressive plans for foreign funds KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Southeast Asian countries agreed here yesterday to woo foreign funds by liberalizing investment rules and working closely together, a Malaysian official said. The heads of state-owned investment agencies within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed to set up a meeting of senior officials to draw up an action plan, he said.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA (JP): The City Land Transportation Agency has
JAKARTA (JP): The City Land Transportation Agency has installed new traffic signals on Jl. Tomang Raya, West Jakarta in concurrence with new traffic regulations on this road. Starting yesterday, Jl. Tomang Raya, is open to traffic from the Tomang intersection from Jl. S. Parman towards the Jl. Kyai Caringin intersection everyday from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., except on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. To regulate traffic, lights will indicate which lane to use.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bali lawyers complain of intimidation, defamation
Bali lawyers complain of intimidation, defamation DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Forty-four lawyers calling themselves the "Team for the Defense of the Legal Profession" demonstrated outside the Bali legislative office yesterday, protesting against a campaign of defamation and intimidation directed at them.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Painter Melissa Jane brings her powerful works to Jakarta
Painter Melissa Jane brings her powerful works to Jakarta By Sarah E. Murray JAKARTA (JP): Painter Melissa Jane Ades was sitting in the ballroom of the Regent Hotel with Kartika and her family as they began the hard work of installing a major exhibition of works by Kartika, her father, Affandi, the famous Indonesian modern master, and other members of their family. A manager of the Regent walked through, checking on the arrangements, and was startled.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia keeps second tennis singles a secret
Indonesia keeps second tennis singles a secret JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has picked Yayuk Basuki to play the first-string singles in its Fed Cup play-off against Switzerland next week, but is keeping the second singles place vacant. Wimar Witoelar, chairman of the National Selection Tennis Body, said yesterday that the second singles choice is up to coach Suharyadi. "The coach knows the Swiss players best and who among our prodigies match them," Wimar said.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Gurita' wreck findings studied
'Gurita' wreck findings studied BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Prosecutors are still hoping to bring to court five people suspected of being responsible for the Gurita accident, despite the shipping tribunal's recent ruling that the ferry sank because of bad weather. "But we have to be extra cautious in pursuing the case because otherwise, we might be sued in return," said M.A. Rachman, chief of the Aceh provincial prosecutor's office.
Sat, 06 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, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Heart patient has microsurgery
Heart patient has microsurgery JAKARTA (JP): A team of doctors from the United States and Indonesia on Thursday 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. from the hospital and Alex Zapolenski M.D. from the San Francisco Heart Institute, said that they are pleased with the results.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock and money markets under pressure
Stock and money markets under pressure JAKARTA (JP): Pressure remained on equity and foreign exchange markets yesterday after Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono confirmed that President Soeharto would leave for Europe on Sunday for a medical check-up. Foreign exchange dealers said the rupiah price, which fell on Thursday, continued to fall against the U.S. dollar yesterday reflecting concern about the President's health.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
More NGOs warn of political chaos
More NGOs warn of political chaos JAKARTA (JP): Nine more non-governmental organizations warned yesterday of commonplace political violence, social injustice and abuse of power in the bureaucracy. They expressed worries in a petition that the power holders were moving away from the ideals as established by Indonesia's founding fathers and from the materialization of popular sovereignty.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
No new nightspots for 3 mayoralties
No new nightspots for 3 mayoralties JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will not issue operational permits for new establishments in South, Central and East Jakarta, an official said. Deputy Governor for Social Welfare R.S. Museno said yesterday that the three mayoralties are not appropriate for establishments, because they are plotted as residential areas. The existing number of night spots in the three mayoralties is enough, he said.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Five more testify in Kramatdjati driver trial
Five more testify in Kramatdjati driver trial BOGOR, West Java (JP): Five more witnesses testified in the trial of a Kramatdjati driver charged with causing the deaths of 31 people who were incinerated inside the bus he was driving. The witnesses told the Bogor District Court that the driver was driving recklessly. The witnesses were S.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Phone services
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Hero's price coding
Hero's price coding This refers to a letter in The Jakarta Post (July 5) about the recently-introduced pricing system in the Hero supermarket chain. The system is confusing and must be withdrawn if Hero wants to keep its customers. It is time-consuming for customers to make comparisons of coded tags. And the battle toward price discovery is an uneven one because ten to one Hero comes out the winner with today's prices higher than yesterday's.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bimantara expects to get tax breaks
Bimantara expects to get tax breaks JAKARTA (JP): PT Citramobil Nasional, an auto subsidiary of publicly-listed PT Bimantara Citra, expects that the government will grant it tax and tariff facilities before the launching of its "national" cars later this month. "We are waiting for a change in the government's position on the national car program until the night of July 22, just before we launch our Bimantara cars on July 23," Citramobil's president, Jongkie D. Sugiarto, said yesterday.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Cholera outbreak hits N. Korea
Cholera outbreak hits N. Korea SEOUL (Reuter): North Korea has been hit by a cholera outbreak that has infected hundreds of malnourished soldiers and civilians, killing many of them, a South Korean intelligence agency reported yesterday. Seoul health authorities said they were stepping up quarantine inspections at ports in response. The Agency for National Security Planning quoted ethnic Korean travelers from China as saying the outbreak was centered on the west coast and one northern province.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Social inequality should be contained'
'Social inequality should be contained' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat said yesterday that social inequality should be contained to "a tolerable limit" so that it does not cause unrest.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to follow up fisheries deregulation
Govt urged to follow up fisheries deregulation JAKARTA (JP): Academics and observers welcomed yesterday the government's recent deregulation measures for the fisheries sector but said that further steps were needed to facilitate both the fishing and ship-building industries. Chairman of the National Shipbuilding Association, Hermawan Kartowisastro, said the deregulation must be followed up with sound facilities, particularly in financing.