Archive: 13 September 1996
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Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
One more student arrested for murder
One more student arrested for murder JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested another student suspected of stabbing to death a student from a rival high school last Friday. Two students, identified as Edi Suprapto and Wahyudi, were arrested on Monday, while another student, identified as Engkos, is still at large. The four study at a privately-run technical high school in Kota. The victim was a student at a privately-run high school in West Jakarta. West Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Arun' -- From Falklands to Natunas
'Arun' -- From Falklands to Natunas By Ridwan M. Sijabat ON BOARD KRI ARUN (JP): This 11,522-deadweight ton supply ship has seen plenty of action, real and imaginary wars. Once called the HMS Green Rover, it was part of the British fleet that was sent on a long voyage across the Atlantic Ocean to retake the Falkland Islands, or the Malvinas, from Argentina in the 1980s.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Le Meridien invests US$50m
Le Meridien invests US$50m JAKARTA (JP): Le Meridien Hotel has invested around US$50 million for the construction of its new tower standing adjacent to the main building, $30 million of which was a loan from Hong Kong Bank, the hotel's owner said. Probosutedjo, president of PT Wisata Triloka Buana, which manages the hotel, said after the topping off ceremony of the new tower yesterday that the construction of the tower was to meet the public demand for more hotel rooms.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Asian crude price hits post-Gulf War high over Iraq
Asian crude price hits post-Gulf War high over Iraq SINGAPORE (Reuter): Crude prices in Asia jumped to a post-Gulf War high yesterday as another round of hostilities between Iraq and the United States sparked a fresh buying flurry. The benchmark front-month October futures contract on the Singapore International Monetary Exchange (SIMEX) jumped to trade at US$23.80 per barrel, its highest since Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990 and pushed Brent prices to $40.95.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Sanctions seen ineffective to improve human rights
Sanctions seen ineffective to improve human rights BATAM, Riau (JP): Private sector representatives from the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations spoke out yesterday against the use of unilateral measures to address human rights concerns. In front of senior officials from the U.S. and ASEAN, the representatives argued that economic sanctions and threats will not achieve their desired objectives. During a presentation of a joint position paper prepared by the ASEAN-U.S.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Hariyanto's loss spoils C. Java's badminton win
Hariyanto's loss spoils C. Java's badminton win JAKARTA (JP): The reigning world badminton champion, Hariyanto Arbi, suffered a shocking straight-set defeat to lowly Irwansyah yesterday in their group match at the 14th National Games. Hariyanto, representing Central Java, flexed all his muscle in his 12-15, 4-15 defeat to a North Sumatran player whose career best was winning the Jakarta Open last June.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
'RI needs to tighten fiscal policies'
'RI needs to tighten fiscal policies' JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund has commended Indonesia's sound macroeconomic policies, but is concerned with the short and medium-term challenges of high external debt levels, the current account deficit and an overheating economy. The 1996 annual report of the Washington-based IMF, which was released here yesterday, calls for tighter fiscal and monetary policies combined with a more flexible exchange rate policy.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya: Music * Elmi Hotel: Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 42-44: - Qemi Club: Karaoke/Disco, Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Master Band, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Atlantic Band, Tuesday and Saturday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Abouwhim Band, Thursday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Hazztoria Band, Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.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, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Rising stars sprint and walk to National Games glory
Rising stars sprint and walk to National Games glory JAKARTA (JP): Agustinus Ngamel was crowned the country's fastest man as new stars stole the limelight in the 14th National Games (PON) yesterday. The Irian-born Maluku runner, without national record holder Mardi Lestari present to pose a threat, dashed to his personal best of 10.51 seconds to win the men's 100m gold medal. His time was more than half a second slower than Mardi's record of 10.20 set in the 1989 Games.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
System for ecological disputes needed
System for ecological disputes needed JAKARTA (JP): Non-governmental organization (NGO) activists and government officials agreed yesterday that Indonesia must establish a system to settle environmental disputes. They met at a workshop to formulate directives for a system envisioned to handle public complaints and solve environmental disputes.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Alleged pedophile Robot's dossier to be completed soon
Alleged pedophile Robot's dossier to be completed soon JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Police have been working hard to complete a dossier of the alleged pedophile and killer of 10 boys -- Siswanto, alias Robot -- since the results of his DNA tests came in. "We will send the dossier to the Central Jakarta Public Prosecutor's office before Oct. 8," Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Abubakar Nataprawira said yesterday. Abubakar will be replaced by Lt. Col.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Ministers settle farm produce rift
Ministers settle farm produce rift JAKARTA (JP): Economic ministers from the seven members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) finally reached a compromise yesterday on the thorny issue of liberalizing trade in sensitive farm products.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Astra to launch cheap sedans by '98: T.P. Rachmat
Astra to launch cheap sedans by '98: T.P. Rachmat KARAWANG, West Java (JP): A joint venture between PT Astra International and a Japanese company plans to launch low-priced, 1500-cc sedans by 1998. Astra's president, Theodore Permadi Rachmat, told reporters here yesterday that the joint venture will invest US$500 million to produce the car, including $350 million to set up its assembly plant.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Criticism from retired officials needed, Edi says
Criticism from retired officials needed, Edi says JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat said yesterday that Indonesia needed constructive criticism from its retired government officials to fertilize democracy. "Criticism by retired government officials should be considered as their input in the country's democratization process. They should share their ideas on state affairs," Edi told reporters.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Subsidized loans soar
Subsidized loans soar JAKARTA (JP): The value of liquidity credits, or subsidized loans, provided by Bank Indonesia increased 21 percent in the three months to June: From Rp 9.21 trillion in March to Rp 11.27 trillion (US$4.77 billion) in June. Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono said Wednesday the growth rate of subsidized loans was much higher than the 13.1 percent growth recorded in the same period last year.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Shipping services deficit estimated to reach $2.1b
Shipping services deficit estimated to reach $2.1b JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Sea Transportation Soentoro estimates that the deficit in shipping services will account for nearly 25 percent, or US$2.1 billion, of the country's current account deficit projected to reach $8.7 billion this fiscal year.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Leadership rift likely to damage PDI performance
Leadership rift likely to damage PDI performance SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) will suffer in next year's general election if the party's leadership conflict gets any worse, political observers predict. Soehardjo and Susilo Utomo of Diponegoro University said Wednesday that the PDI's showing will be affected because its most popular figure, Megawati Soekarnoputri, has been scrapped from the list of candidates for the House of Representatives.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Rice, sugar and AFTA
Rice, sugar and AFTA In a surprise move at the 10th AFTA board meeting in Jakarta Wednesday, Indonesia asked to postpone lowering tariffs on rice and sugar until Jan.1, 2020, to coincide with the APEC schedule. From the point of view of our national trade interests, the 10-year postponement would provide a good incentive for investment in the sector and for production of the two commodities.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Police investigate factory fire
Police investigate factory fire JAKARTA (JP): Three employees of a shoe factory destroyed by a fire Wednesday morning are still under questioning by the Tangerang police. "However, we can not yet announce any conclusion to our preliminary investigation about the fire because everything is still ongoing," Tangerang Police Chief Lt. Col. Djoko Satryo told The Jakarta Post yesterday. The fire, which started at around 5 a.m.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Visa card surcharge
Visa card surcharge I wish to express my thanks and gratitude to Bank Niaga Visa Card Center for supporting me as a valued customer and quickly handling my complaint on a Visa surcharge I incurred from Mitra Keluarga Hospital (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 10). The disputed merchant surcharge was returned to me and it is now apparent that the Bank Niaga Card Center values and supports its customers. C.E. SCOGGAN Jakarta
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bogor market yet to be renovated
Bogor market yet to be renovated BOGOR, West Java (JP): The fire-ravaged Pasar Anyar market in Bogor has yet to be renovated because a technical investigation on the impact of the fire has just finished. A team of experts from the Research and Development of Housing agency at the Directorate General of Human Settlement told a press conference, which was also attended by Mayor Eddy Gunardi, that parts of the market building must be demolished.
Fri, 13 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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutor wants 18 months for Ecstasy trafficker
Prosecutor wants 18 months for Ecstasy trafficker JAKARTA (JP): A state prosecutor urged a court yesterday to sentence a 56-year-old West Jakarta resident to 18 months imprisonment for trafficking Ecstasy pills. This is the first sentencing demand made in a Jakarta court against anyone for possession of or dealing in Ecstasy, following the intensification of the authorities' campaign against those distributing the pills that have become popular among the city's younger generation.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Steel workers go on strike
Steel workers go on strike SERANG, West Java: Production at the cold rolling mill unit of state-owned PT Krakatau Steel has been partially crippled for three days because of a work stoppage by around 100 crane operators, Antara said yesterday. The striking workers marched to the local office of the Ministry of Manpower demanding that management hire them as full- time employees rather than as contractors.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Curbing credit growth
Curbing credit growth The central bank again moved to restrict credit growth and reduce speculative foreign exchange trading in a stronger bid to maintain monetary stability and contain an overheating economy. Bank Indonesia on Wednesday increased its intervention band for the rupiah by three percentage points to 8 percent and decided to raise the minimum reserve requirement ratio of banks by two percentage points to 5 percent of deposits beginning April 16, 1997.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bulog's rice procurements reach 1.1m tons
Bulog's rice procurements reach 1.1m tons JAKARTA (JP): Domestic rice procurements by the National Logistics Agency (Bulog) reached 1.1 million tons during the first five months of the current fiscal year, indicating a 45.71 percent increase from the beginning of the year, in April.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
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. Kecak dance, Friday & Tuesday. Jegog dance, Wednesday. Pesona Lounge - Live music by Filipino guitar duo, Medi & Boy, daily. Lila Cita Fun Pub - Rakata Disc Band, Friday & Monday.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Kenari market to be rebuilt by private firm
Kenari market to be rebuilt by private firm JAKARTA (JP): The municipality has appointed a private contractor to rebuild the Kenari market which was partly destroyed by fire on July 12. Abdulgani, the head of the council's commission B in charge of economic affairs, said yesterday that Governor Surjadi Soedirdja had appointed PT Bina Citra Tata Swasti to rebuild the city-owned market. A fire destroyed around 100 of market's 452 kiosks off Jl. Kramat Raya.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Fruit prices
Fruit prices From Media Indonesia A friend from Singapore and I went to a market near Jl. Gunung Sahari and Jl. Mangga Dua, Central Jakarta. We bought a Parung durian for Rp 10,000 each. My friend was taken aback by the stiff price. Having tasted the fruit he said it tasted about the same as that of the durian in Singapore from Malaysia. The price is currently low (S$1 = Rp 1,650), normally it is S$ 5. As it is, the price of durian in Jakarta is six times that in Singapore.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Vaccine officials escape action over baby's death
Vaccine officials escape action over baby's death JAKARTA (JP): The parents of the baby girl who died after a polio vaccine on Tuesday could have sued officials for negligence, a noted lawyer said yesterday. Amir Syamsuddin said the officials in charge of the immunization post "violated the family's right to information" as they only focused on the administration of the vaccine while the baby was already very sick.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Banking experts welcome Bank Indonesia's move
Banking experts welcome Bank Indonesia's move JAKARTA (JP): Banking analysts welcomed yesterday Bank Indonesia's plan to raise the reserve requirement of commercial banks to 5 percent next April from the current level of 3 percent. The analysts said that the announcement on the rise in the reserve requirement Wednesday was timely as it would give banks enough warning to adjust their activities before the policy took effect.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Why are we so suspicious of one another?
Why are we so suspicious of one another? A top official recently cast a shadow over dozens of non- governmental organizations by linking them to an organization suspected of subversion. Political scientist Riswandha Imawan picked up the issue, exploring why Indonesians are so suspicious of their compatriots.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI buys Thai olefins
RI buys Thai olefins BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand's first export shipment of upstream petrochemicals known as olefins was being loaded on a tanker for delivery to Indonesia, the National Petrochemical Public Co. Ltd. (NPC) said yesterday. The company had recently begun transferring 3,334 tons of ethylene gas from storage facilities for delivery to PT Penny Ltd. of Indonesia, a downstream petrochemical company, NPC said in a statement.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Pressure mounts to reopen 1984 Priok riot file
Pressure mounts to reopen 1984 Priok riot file JAKARTA (JP): The government, facing mounting pressure to reopen an investigation into a bloody riot in Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port district 12 years ago, did not rule out the possibility of doing so yesterday, but at the same time appealed for patience. Minister of Defense and Security Gen. (ret.) Edi Sudradjat said the government still has its hands full with the current investigation of the July 27 riot.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Rare orchid found in Irian
Rare orchid found in Irian NABIRE, Irian Jaya: Researchers have found a species of orchid which they believe to be the world's most rare, Antara reposted. The orchid is the shape of a shoe and is predominantly brown and yellow, members of the Irian Jaya chapter of the Indonesian Association of Orchids said.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Exclusive housing planned
Exclusive housing planned JAKARTA (JP): An exclusive housing complex is planned to be built on a 750-hectare plot in Parung, Bogor, some 26 kilometers south of here. The complex, which will be developed by PT Kuripan Raya and have two natural lakes for its landmarks, is to be called Telaga (lake) Kahuripan. Herman Soedarsono, vice president of the company, said yesterday that 270 units have been sold. "But the official launching will be on Sept. 20," he said.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
UK admits fault in KL Hawk jets
UK admits fault in KL Hawk jets KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): There were "problems in the serviceability" of the Hawk aircraft Britain sold to Malaysia, British Defense Secretary Michael Portillo has admitted in remarks published yesterday. "But I think largely they have been put right," Portillo was reported as saying in the New Straits Times. "The serviceability is pretty good and I think it can get better still.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Manila to restart talks with NPA
Manila to restart talks with NPA MANILA (AFP): Philippine government negotiators left yesterday for the Netherlands to resume peace talks with exiled communist rebel leaders, an official said. Manuel Yan, the chief negotiator in successfully concluded peace talks with Moslem guerrillas, told reporters the negotiators left Manila on Wednesday. No details of the negotiations were given.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
An evening spent with three prominent choreographers
An evening spent with three prominent choreographers By Franki Raden JAKARTA (JP): Farida Oetoyo, Gusmiati Suid and Boi Sakti, three choreographers representing three different generations, have each made an important contribution to the world of contemporary dance in Indonesia. Staging their works in one evening was, therefore, an interesting and attractive thought. Their performance at the Schouwburg Festival on Sept.7.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Air link plan to PNG shelved
Air link plan to PNG shelved JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The Papua New Guinea government has postponed its plan to establish an air link between Daru in its Western Province and Merauke in southern Irian Jaya, Antara reported yesterday. Merauke regent Soekardjo said the plan had been postponed indefinitely because Milne Bell Air, the private Papuan airline company which was expected to fly the route with a Fokker 50 plane, was not yet ready. The service was originally scheduled to start Aug. 28.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Do student strikes reflect a crisis in education ?
Do student strikes reflect a crisis in education ? By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Early one morning last week, my phone rang. "I would like to ask your opinion on the student strikes in Jakarta, sir," the caller said. "It seems to me that it is going to be an epidemic. After students at one high school succeeded, through striking, in having their principal, who they considered authoritarian and corrupt, removed, other high schools followed suit.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners tax
Foreigners tax This letter is in response to your article of Sept. 6, 1996 Council ratifies bill on annual foreigners tax. I am an Indonesian with a foreign wife and after I read paragraph six of the above article, which states...the average increase of 500 percent taxes takes into account the higher salaries received by expatriates and the need to adjust the value of the rupiah... I became a little confused.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Aussie PM to reaffirm commitment to Asia
Aussie PM to reaffirm commitment to Asia CANBERRA (AFP): Australian Prime Minister John Howard will stress his government's commitment to strengthening ties with Asia during his first bilateral talks overseas as leader next week, a government official said yesterday. "The basic message for the Prime Minister will be to affirm his commitment to the region," the official said.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Separated twins' health improving
Separated twins' health improving SEMARANG: Fafa and Fifi, the Siamese twin successfully separated by doctors at the Dokter Kariadi Hospital Wednesday, were in a good condition yesterday although they were still under constant medical supervision. Anityo Mochtar, the hospital director, said the organs of the twins have begun to function once again. "They should no longer be in a critical condition three days after surgery," Anityo was quoted by Antara as saying.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 12, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 700 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,150 100 1,696,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 2,375 -25 200,000 Anwar Sierad 2,150 25 1,058,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,300 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 2,975 0 0 Argo Pantes 1,900 0 0 Asahimas Flat 1,250 -50 433,000 Asiana IMI...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Smuggled garlic to be incinerated
Smuggled garlic to be incinerated PALEMBANG, South Sumatera (JP): Tons of smuggled garlic recently discovered by the Musi Rawas police precinct will soon be incinerated, Police Chief Lt. Col. Agustiono Dechan said. The 10.5 tons of garlic was seized during two police raids on trucks on some major roads in the past two weeks. The first raid, codenamed Elephant, resulted in the confiscation of 2.5 tons of garlic, which allegedly originated from Pekanbaru in Riau province.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Prostitutes' move still to be decided
Prostitutes' move still to be decided JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja wants assurances that plans to move the Kramat Tunggak red-light district are well prepared. He was responding to official statements that the prostitution complex, which is the only officially-recognized red-light center, will possibly be relocated to the Seribu Islands. The plan to relocate the complex was made some years ago following complaints from the residents of adjacent district.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Government to evaluate joint telecoms projects
Government to evaluate joint telecoms projects JAKARTA (JP): The government will evaluate early next year five private joint ventures holding 15-year joint operation contracts to install and manage telecommunications networks in five operational regions of the country. "I agree with House members that evaluation of the joint operation projects is necessary.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Momentum builds up in Natuna war games
Momentum builds up in Natuna war games ABOARD KRI ARUN (JP): An enemy fighter was shot down by a missile launched from KRI Slamet Riyadi, but not before it fired a rocket at another Indonesian warship, injuring four soldiers. That was the news bulletin issued to reporters yesterday by the command headquarters of the joint operation, stationed on board this ship, in the current mock war to recapture the Natuna Islands in the South China Sea.