Archive: 13 September 1996
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Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 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, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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).
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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,...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
'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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
'Arun' -- From Falklands to Natunas
'Arun' -- From Falklands to NatunasBy 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...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock 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...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
An evening spent with three prominent choreographers
An evening spent with three prominent choreographersBy 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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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)...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Fruit prices
Fruit pricesFrom Media IndonesiaA 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.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
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...
Fri, 13 Sep 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, 13 Sep 1996
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.