Archive: 10 September 1996
41 articles found
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
AIDS campaigners accept Moslems' stance on condoms
AIDS campaigners accept Moslems' stance on condoms JAKARTA (JP): Anti-AIDS campaigners are not overly concerned about Moslem leaders' rejection of the use of condoms as a means to check the spread of the disease, saying the ulemas could help in other ways.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Pesantren' won't be regulated
'Pesantren' won't be regulated SURABAYA: The government has denied speculation that thousands of Islamic boarding schools, known as pesantren, will be regulated across the nation. Sahal Mahfudz, a prominent Moslem leader who is also a member of the National Education Advisory Council, told The Jakarta Post yesterday that Islamic boarding schools were old, unique education institutions.
Tue, 10 Sep 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.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN growth areas need govt backing: Kadin
ASEAN growth areas need govt backing: Kadin JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) called on the government yesterday to issue limited deregulatory measures to support business activities in the growth areas of ASEAN. Chamber member Fadel Muhammad said that the provincial administrations involved in the growth areas should be authorized to issue investment licenses.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Suspect faces 7 years over murder
Suspect faces 7 years over murder JAKARTA (JP): A government prosecutor yesterday demanded a seven-year jail term for a small-time contractor he accused of complicity in the 1994 murder of impresario Nyo Beng Seng. Prosecutor M.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Singers and Song Contest finalists
Singers and Song Contest finalists JAKARTA (JP): Members of the judges' committee of the Indonesian Teenage Singers and Song Contest l996 have appointed five young and talented singers as contest finalists. Among the finalists are Manahan Hutauruk from Jakarta, Samsara Kriswanto and R. Herry Sujoko from Surabaya (East Java) and Khalfia Hairin and Ayu Giri Anjani, both from Bandung (West Java).
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Marcos denies misuse of funds
Marcos denies misuse of funds MANILA (AFP): Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos yesterday denied charges that funds allocated to her as congresswoman for projects in her district were fanned out to her relatives and cronies. "In the many years (20 years) that I have been involved in infrastructure projects ... there was no instance that my involvement was ever questioned despite the magnitude of the project and the funds allocated thereto," Marcos said in a statement.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Plan to attract academics to public service supported
Plan to attract academics to public service supported JAKARTA (JP): A senior government official yesterday came out in support of a proposal to offer better incentives to holders of masters and doctorates wanting to pursue careers as teachers or civil servants. Director General of Higher Learning Bambang Soehendro said the starting salary and positions offered to these people should be higher than they are at present.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN officials divided on dispute settlement mechanism
ASEAN officials divided on dispute settlement mechanism JAKARTA (JP): Senior officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) got off to a rocky start yesterday at their two-day meeting convened to discuss a proposed ASEAN trade dispute settlement mechanism. Indonesian and Thai officials said yesterday that the officials could not reach consensus on a number of matters. They agreed to review the proposal with ASEAN's economic ministers on Thursday.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Tourist guides may be regulated
Tourist guides may be regulated JAKARTA (JP): Travel agencies are requesting that guides, particularly those involved in ecotourism trips, carry permits. This measure would increase the credibility of the activities offered for domestic and foreign tourists, besides the credibility of the travel agencies themselves, an official of the City Tourism Agency said.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
20 gold medals up for grabs on 1st day of PON
20 gold medals up for grabs on 1st day of PON JAKARTA (JP): Equilibrium is expected to mark the start of the 14th National Games' (PON) medal race, with Yogyakarta likely to win the first gold medal. Today, the first day of competition, 20 gold medals are up for grabs in five sports. Judo and weightlifting will offer six golds apiece, karate five, cycling two and fencing one.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam gears for arrival of typhoon
Vietnam gears for arrival of typhoon HANOI (AFP): Vietnam was gearing up for the arrival of the third typhoon in two months to hit the north of the country, which in July and August suffered the two most deadly typhoons to ravage the country in a decade. The national meteorological center said Typhoon Sally was expected to arrive yesterday evening, with winds estimated at 130 kilometers per hour.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Sarawak ushers in new government
Sarawak ushers in new government KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The new state government of Malaysia's timber-rich Sarawak was sworn yesterday following the landslide victory of the ruling National Front coalition, which however was denied a clean sweep. The opposition clinched five of the 62 seats in the state legislature. The main opposition Democratic Action Party (DAP) took three seats and independent candidates two.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Breakaway Khmer Rouge negotiates cease-fire
Breakaway Khmer Rouge negotiates cease-fire PHNOM MALAI, Cambodia (Reuter): Breakaway Khmer Rouge leader Ieng Sary said yesterday he had negotiated a cease-fire with the Cambodian government, but more time and talks were needed for comprehensive settlement. Ieng Sary, foreign minister during the Khmer Rouge's 1975-1979 "killing fields" rule, split from hardline leader Pol Pot last month with several thousand followers and has since sought peace with the government.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Two school students arrested for killing
Two school students arrested for killing JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested two of four students from a privately run technical high school yesterday for the beating and stabbing to death of a student from another private technical senior high school on Friday. Chief of the West Jakarta Police Detectives Capt. Ronie F. Sompie said one of the suspects, identified as Edi Suprapto, 20, was turned in by his parents to the Tambora police subprecinct Sunday night.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN free-trade agenda faces stumbling block
ASEAN free-trade agenda faces stumbling block JAKARTA (JP): Free trade goals of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) received a blow yesterday when Indonesia and the Philippines insisted on delaying the timetable for the reduction of tariffs on sensitive farm products, officials said.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Megawati's decision to open new HQ dubbed unlawful
Megawati's decision to open new HQ dubbed unlawful JAKARTA (JP): The military has said that the deposed chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), Megawati Soekarnoputri, and her supporters do not have the right to carry out political activities. Armed Forces chief of sociopolitical affairs Lt. Gen. Syarwan Hamid was quoted by Antara as saying yesterday that Megawati's decision to open a headquarters for her PDI faction was unacceptable. The decision was "unlawful", he said.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Trade ties with China to be promoted further'
'Trade ties with China to be promoted further' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday called on Indonesian and Chinese businessmen to further promote trade relationships between the two countries. The President said this during a courtesy visit from a Chinese trade delegation headed by the vice chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, Wang Guangying.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt to limit land for housing developers
Govt to limit land for housing developers JAKARTA (JP): The government will limit the size of land that can be acquired by housing developers throughout Indonesia because many of them have purchased land much larger than what was required for their housing projects, a minister said. "The government will soon issue a regulation on the size of housing land that can be cleared by developers," State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung told The Jakarta Post yesterday.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Goenawan, Ali Sadikin questioned
Goenawan, Ali Sadikin questioned JAKARTA (JP): Senior journalist Goenawan Mohamad and former Jakarta governor Ali Sadikin were questioned yesterday by members of the Attorney General's Office as witnesses in subversion cases being built against a group of political activists. Goenawan and Ali separately faced around five hours of questioning.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Decentralization key to development planning: Minister
Decentralization key to development planning: Minister JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita said yesterday that the decentralization of development planning should be boosted in order to achieve the objectives of the national development program.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Military stops logging in Timika
Military stops logging in Timika JAKARTA (JP): The military has ordered PT Kamundan Raya to stop logging indefinitely for security reasons after 16 of its employees were kidnapped by separatist rebels last month. Maj. Gen. Johny Lumintang, chief of the Trikora Military Command which is in charge of security in Irian Jaya and Maluku, said yesterday the company would be allowed to resume its operations when security in Timika had returned to normal.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
PON begins in frenzied ceremony
PON begins in frenzied ceremony JAKARTA (JP): The 14th National Games (PON) was ignited in a hectic opening ceremony at the packed Senayan stadium yesterday. But Donald Pandiangan was likely the only one to sweat in the grand celebration, which was held on a cool day in the usually hot, populous metropolitan city.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
$100m raised for ASEAN investment
$100m raised for ASEAN investment SINGAPORE (AFP): An ASEAN regional investment fund to be listed this month in Singapore and Osaka has raised US$100 million, its lead managers and participating regional banks announced here yesterday. The ASEAN Supreme Fund Ltd. is aimed largely at investing in equity markets in the seven-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which groups Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Only Batam will serve foreign cargo jets
Only Batam will serve foreign cargo jets JAKARTA (JP): The government, which is inviting foreign passenger airlines to serve more domestic airports, is to limit overseas cargo aircraft to Hang Nadim airport on Batam Island, a minister said yesterday.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Writing off bad loans
Writing off bad loans The decision of the central bank (Bank Indonesia) to go ahead with its plan to enforce a mandatory write-off of bad credits should be welcomed as another effort to ensure the soundness of banks in the country. Letting banks carry non-performing assets in their balance sheet will not only result in misleading information for the general public, but is also not conducive for the development of a sound banking industry.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
UK renews push to join ASEAN Regional Forum
UK renews push to join ASEAN Regional Forum CANBERRA (Reuter): Britain renewed its push to join Asia's security club yesterday, arguing that its UN Security Council membership, strategic presence in the region and long diplomatic experience all backed its application. "Although we shall be handing over sovereignty of Hong Kong on the 30th June 1997, that will not be the end of our interest in the area," Defense Secretary Michael Portillo said in a speech in Canberra.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Counting the missing
Counting the missing The National Commission on Human Rights is once again being challenged to spell out the truth and provide proof of the correctness of its findings. The public spotlight is now focused on the results of investigations conducted by the commission's fact finding team regarding the number of victims of the July 27 riots. According to those findings five people were killed and 74 are missing.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Drought spreads in Central Java
Drought spreads in Central Java YOGYAKARTA: More than 81,000 residents of Gunungkidul regency are suffering from a growing drought, Antara reported yesterday. The news agency quoted the regency's spokesman, Yosef Dibyo Nugroho, as saying that, at the beginning of the month, the residents of 41 villages in seven districts -- Tepus, Rongkop, Paliyan, Panggang, Semanu, Saptosari and Ponjong -- were relying on clean water that was supplied by the local government through seven water tanks.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Golkar lists 850 prospective legislators
Golkar lists 850 prospective legislators JAKARTA (JP): The ruling political organization, Golkar, has provisionally listed its 850 nominees for the House of Representatives next year. Golkar secretary general Ary Mardjono said yesterday the nominees were selected from 60,000 candidates which were proposed by the organization's branches across the country.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Ceramic firm's workers stage strike for bonus
Ceramic firm's workers stage strike for bonus BEKASI, West Java (JP): Around 350 workers at a ceramic producer firm, PT Perkasa Primarindo, went on strike here yesterday demanding full bonuses and transportation allowances. The strike began after the workers heard rumors that they would only receive 20 percent of their annual bonuses, which were supposed to be the equivalent of one month's salary.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 10:00 a.m. Reports on National Games (PON) from the Senayan Sports Stadium (live) 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Gas producers' body holds congress, seminar
Gas producers' body holds congress, seminar NUSA DUA, BALI (JP): The Association of Indonesian Gas Producers opened here yesterday its sixth congress and technical seminar on gas production in the country.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Road improvement
Road improvement From Merdeka Before the rainy season is here, it would be best if badly damaged roads in the capital are repaired. Impaired roads in several areas are just getting worse, and they are fast becoming an eyesore to passersby. As a Jakartan, I hope that the five Jakarta district administrations will soon repair these roads, because it might have a bearing on the coveted Adipura award for the best city administration. This should go hand in hand with re-greening efforts.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Subway finance proposals to get response soon
Subway finance proposals to get response soon JAKARTA (JP): Within two months the municipality is expected to announce its response to finance proposals for the Mass Rapid Transit subway project from Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in West Jakarta. Deputy Governor for Economic and Development Affairs Tb.M. Rais said yesterday that State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie, who heads the project's steering committee, had requested a report within two months.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 9, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 200 500 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 725 50 87,500 Andayani Megah 1,050 0 160,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 2,400 0 125,000 Anwar Sierad 2,075 100 507,500 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,300 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 2,975 0 0 Argo Pantes 1,900 0 0 Asahimas Flat 1,325 -25 356,000 Asiana IMI...
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Disc antenna at Gading Serpong
Disc antenna at Gading Serpong The installation of the dish antenna in the Gading Serpong housing complex, Tangerang, was done by PT Palem Sejati with its head office at Jl. Kedoya Agave, Blok C-VIII/20, West Jakarta, telephones 5819401-2. The installation cost of Rp 250,000 and the monthly contribution for the last three months of Rp 7,500 per month have been collected. In the first week, both programs from local stations and from abroad came out clearly on my TV screen.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Vaccination drive targets 21.8 million children
Vaccination drive targets 21.8 million children JAKARTA (JP): The government has prepared extra supplies of anti-polio vaccine to guarantee that all of the 21.8 million under-fives in Indonesia will be immunized in the second nationwide anti-polio drive. Minister of Health Sujudi will launch the first phase of the second round of immunization today in Serang, West Java. The second phase will be held next month.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Police chief seeks 'missing list' from rights body
Police chief seeks 'missing list' from rights body JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata wants the National Commission on Human Rights to hand over its riot reports, which reportedly contain the identities of the 74 people who have been missing since the rioting that broke out in the capital on July 27. "We haven't received any data on the missing people even though we've been asking for it since the day the rights body made its announcement," Hamami told reporters.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto wants to see all rioters brought to court
Soeharto wants to see all rioters brought to court JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto ordered Attorney General Siggih yesterday to ensure that anyone who broke the law in the lead-up to or during the July 27 riots in Jakarta is promptly arraigned. He also approved the continued questioning of activists suspected of inciting the unrest.
Tue, 10 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
On Visa card surcharges
On Visa card surcharges With reference to Ms. Pauline Sahetapy's letter Visa cards and surcharges in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 7, 1996, I would like to share my experience at Mitra Keluarga Hospital. At the end of June this year, my wife had our first child at Mitra Keluarga Hospital in Jatinegara, East Jakarta. The bill was more than Rp 6 million, of which I split the balance across two of our credit cards: Bank Niaga Gold Visa and Diners.