Archive: 6 July 1996
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Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Govt pays high price for PDI row
Govt pays high price for PDI rowBy 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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Sapardi's simplicity captures audience
Sapardi's simplicity captures audienceBy 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...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Renaissance Hindu to carry India to new heights
Renaissance Hindu to carry India to new heightsBy 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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 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...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock 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...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
$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...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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
For July 6, 1996
For July 6, 1996Justice 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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
'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
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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.
Sat, 06 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,...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
'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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Painter Melissa Jane brings her powerful works to Jakarta
Painter Melissa Jane brings her powerful works to JakartaBy 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...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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
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).
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
JP/1/Headings -all centered-- has
JP/1/Headings -all centered-- has For July 6, 19961. 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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
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.