Archive: 19 September 1996
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Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Bandung's Jalan Braga on the road to renovation
Bandung's Jalan Braga on the road to renovationBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): When you were strolling or shopping in Jalan Braga, Bandung, did you ever stop and look at the shop fronts? Have you ever wondered what they looked like before they were obscured by uncoordinated advertising and grime,...
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Students protest before court
Students protest before court BANDUNG: Hundreds of university students assembled at Bandung State Administrative Court to support a lawsuit filed by a fellow student who was expelled in May for his alleged involvement in the death of a first-year student earlier this year.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Minister Sjarifudin defends troubled PTP Agrintara
Minister Sjarifudin defends troubled PTP Agrintara JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah continued to defend PTP Agrintara yesterday, saying it had been sold cheap crude palm oil (CPO) to help stabilize domestic cooking oil prices.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
City proposes bills to increase revenue
City proposes bills to increase revenue JAKARTA (JP): The administration has proposed two draft bills to the City Council to replace provincial decree No. 9/1985 on fees of various services provided by its agencies and decrees on the city label fee, a councilor said.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Development in ASEAN must spur social justice
Development in ASEAN must spur social justice JAKARTA (JP): Southeast Asian countries should aim for rapid economic growth to help spur social justice, academics and analysts said yesterday."We still have a very long way to go," said Noordin Sopiee, director general of Malaysia's Institute for...
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Jobs in South Korea
Jobs in South KoreaFrom KompasIn November 1995, I enlisted for work overseas. I registered for a job in South Korea, at the representative office of PT Pandu Abdi Pertiwi in Bandung. In December I took a week-long training course in Trapus, Bandung.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
City cancels plan to relocate gas stations
City cancels plan to relocate gas stations JAKARTA (JP): The administration has canceled its plan to relocate 33 gas stations from green areas in the city and has decided to let the gas stations continue operating in the 50,000 square meters of supposedly green area.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
New UN assembly president is the most vocal in years
New UN assembly president is the most vocal in yearsBy Evelyn Leopold UNITED NATIONS (Reuter): Razali Ismail of Malaysia assumed the prestigious post of General Assembly president Tuesday as a man with a reputation for speaking his mind on nearly every issue facing the United Nations.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Leader of labor export body defies meeting
Leader of labor export body defies meeting JAKARTA (JP): The embattled chief of the Association of Labor Export Companies (Apjati), Mahfudz Djaelani, vowed yesterday to fight any attempts to unseat him.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Motorcyclists rob merchant
Motorcyclists rob merchant JAKARTA (JP): A group of men on motorcycles robbed a merchant who had just left his house early yesterday morning, relieving him of Rp 11.6 million (US$4,974) in cash with which he intended to buy meat at the Cakung slaughterhouse in East Jakarta.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Triptych Jewelry Exhibition
Triptych Jewelry Exhibition JAKARTA (JP): Forty pieces of unique jewelry, designed by artisans of the Helpmann Academy of South Australia, will be exhibited at Cemara 6 Galeri Kafe, Jl. Cemara, Central Jakarta.The six-day exhibition, called the Triptych exhibition, will be open to public tomorrow.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Management of state firms to get more authority
Management of state firms to get more authority JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad pledged yesterday to delegate more power to the managements of state- owned companies to make them more responsive to rapid changes in the business environment.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Lawyers call indictment 'manipulative'
Lawyers call indictment 'manipulative' JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers of a warden being tried for allegedly helping a business tycoon to escape from prison last May called the prosecutor's indictment "manipulative" in court yesterday.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Course aims to reduce student brawls
Course aims to reduce student brawls JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta police precinct is to hold a special policing course for high school students in an effort to reduce the number of brawls in the city.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Men jailed for stealing
Men jailed for stealing JAKARTA (JP): A court has found two men guilty of stealing watches worth Rp 5 billion (US$ 218 million).Judge Gatam Taridi of the Central Jakarta District Court sentenced shopkeeper Marsono Marsitih, 34, to three years in prison and his friend Sunarto to one year for...
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Digital telephone system in E. Jakarta
Digital telephone system in E. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta branch of the state-owned telecommunication provider PT Telkom will change the central automatic telephone system of its exchange in Tebet, South Jakarta, from analog technology to digital technology.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
UN sets new round of E. Timor talks in NY
UN sets new round of E. Timor talks in NY UNITED NATIONS (Agencies): UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali announced on Tuesday that a new round of talks on East Timor between the foreign ministers of Indonesia and Portugal would be held in New York in December, AFP reported.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 18, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,100 -225 1,500 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 700 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,100 -25 10,500 Aneka...
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
CSIS at 25
CSIS at 25 If public attention is a measurement of importance, one might say that Indonesia's most venerable think tank is sadly past its prime. The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) turned a respectable 25 years of age this month with almost no notice from the public.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Jakarta succeeds both as host and as team
Jakarta succeeds both as host and as team JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta has achieved success, both in hosting the 14th National Games and in meeting its target of winning 100 gold medals, the city's top sports chief said.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Preparing food for athletes is not easy
Preparing food for athletes is not easyBy Fitriyanti Djoni JAKARTA (JP): Preparing food for athletes is different than serving the general public. Food for sports people has to be prepared according to strict standards set by both local and international sports associations.
Thu, 19 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,...
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Australian union bans RI ships
Australian union bans RI ships MELBOURNE (Reuter): Australia's powerful Maritime Union yesterday launched rolling bans on Indonesian shipping to protest against the arrest of Indonesian labor leaders and Canberra's "failure" to press Jakarta on human rights.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Minister proposes environmental tax
Minister proposes environmental tax JAKARTA (JP): Minister for Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave proposed yesterday the idea of imposing an environmental tax, beginning with the tourist industry.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Quake jolts Baguio, stirs mild panic
Quake jolts Baguio, stirs mild panic MANILA (Reuter): An earthquake jolted the mountain city of Baguio in the northern Philippines yesterday, sending panicky residents running into the streets but there were no casualties or damage, police said.The 3:23 p.m.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Venture to produce drilling devices
Venture to produce drilling devices JAKARTA (JP): Petroleum engineering companies PT Welltekindo Nusantara of Indonesia and Specialty Machine and Supply Inc. of the United States signed a joint-venture agreement here yesterday to produce downhole plow control devices for oil drilling.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
RI mission to Argentina
RI mission to Argentina BUENOS AIRES (Reuter): A delegation of 35 entrepreneurs from Indonesia headed by Trade and Industry Minister Tunky Ariwibowo will visit Buenos Aires this week to explore business opportunities, Argentina's Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
ASEAN told to delay Myanmar's entry
ASEAN told to delay Myanmar's entry KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) yesterday called on ASEAN governments to delay Myanmar's entry into the regional grouping until it makes more acceptable political changes.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Two hostages found dead in Irian Jaya
Two hostages found dead in Irian Jaya JAKARTA (JP): The two remaining hostages, abducted by Irianese separatist rebels last month, were found dead in a ravine yesterday, Antara quoted Lt. Col. Maulud Hidayat, a spokesman of the Trikora Military Command, as saying.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Bre-X Minerals set to cash in on RI gold find
Bre-X Minerals set to cash in on RI gold find HONG KONG (Reuter): Canada's Bre-X Minerals Ltd may become one of the world's largest gold companies after the discovery of the Busang gold deposit in Indonesia, the firm's exploration manager Michael T. Guzman said.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
E. Java dominates archery in National Games
E. Java dominates archery in National Games JAKARTA (JP): East Java wrapped up its winning run in the archery competition at the 14th National Games yesterday with an Olympic round gold medal.The East Java men's trio of Hariyono, Hendra Setijawan and Gatot Arianto teamed up well to beat their North...
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Justice banned from seminar
Justice banned from seminar SURABAYA: Deputy Chief Justice Adi Andojo Soetjipto failed to show up to address a seminar at the Airlangga University here yesterday because he was not permitted to attend."Pak (Mr.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
The young worship the West
The young worship the WestFrom Bisnis IndonesiaWe are facing many challenges in this era of globalization; these challenges exist in economics, politics, social matters and culture.The young are vulnerable to the influence of alien cultures.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Tortured woman found in Bekasi
Tortured woman found in Bekasi BEKASI, West Java (JP): Local residents found a young woman with bruises on her face and body lying unconscious on the street early yesterday.Police officers who came to the site after receiving a report from witnesses, took the woman, later identified as Marsinah,...
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Administrative failure led to women's hockey row
Administrative failure led to women's hockey row JAKARTA (JP): Members of 14th National Games organizing committee admitted yesterday that administrative errors had caused the disqualification of women's hockey as a medal event, and called for thorough deliberation to solve the issue.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Jakarta prepares for Games closing ceremony
Jakarta prepares for Games closing ceremony JAKARTA (JP): The 14th National Games will enter its penultimate day today as host Jakarta dresses up for the closing ceremony, which looks certain to serve as its formal induction as overall winner.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Foreigners tax a burden
Foreigners tax a burden I, a German national, have been married to my Indonesian husband for more than 33 years. After finishing his studies in Europe, my husband was asked to return to Indonesia at the end of 1972 in order to work with the Suara Karya daily and Progres magazine.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Wisdom needed in handling religious schisms
Wisdom needed in handling religious schisms JAKARTA (JP): Greater wisdom is necessary to handle differences between religious communities in Indonesia, especially at a time when religious teachings are flourishing, President Soeharto said yesterday.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Customs staff withhold clearance of Timor cars
Customs staff withhold clearance of Timor cars JAKARTA (JP): Director General for Customs and Excise Soehardjo said yesterday his office was still withholding the clearance of around 4,000 Timor national cars until it received a clear report on their local contents.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
House member asks govt to change education system
House member asks govt to change education system JAKARTA (JP): A House of Representatives member urged the government to overhaul the current education system to meet the demand for more skilled workers in the future.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Treacherous money changers
Treacherous money changers As frequent visitors to Bali we have occasionally encountered money changers cheating tourists out of money by exploiting their unfamiliarity with Indonesian currency.Our present visit to Bali, however, has given us the impression that the whole bag has gone rotten.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
BUPLN to handle Rp 4.3t in bad loans
BUPLN to handle Rp 4.3t in bad loans JAKARTA (JP): The value of the state-owned banks' bad loans transferred to the state receivership agency, BUPLN, exceeded Rp 4.3 trillion (US$1.8 billion) in the last two fiscal years, says a senior official.BUPLN chairman Adolf Warouw said yesterday that Rp 2.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Soeharto calls for self-reliance in transportation
Soeharto calls for self-reliance in transportation JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called on domestic companies yesterday to help make the country more self-reliant in sea, land and air transportation.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Emha rejects comfy seat in the House, vows to help PPP
Emha rejects comfy seat in the House, vows to help PPP SEMARANG (JP): Well-known intellectual Emha Ainun Nadjib said yesterday he has turned down the United Development Party's (PPP) offer of a cozy seat in the House of Representatives.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
An internal security law needed
An internal security law needed The Constitution makes it clear that Indonesia is a state based on the rule of law and not solely on individual power. It is therefore natural that of late much criticism has been aimed at the possible use of laws that are regarded as reflecting little more than the...
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Six missing in July 27 riots have been found
Six missing in July 27 riots have been found JAKARTA (JP): Six of the people who were reported missing by the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute following the July 27 riots have been found, leaving eight people still on the institute's missing persons list.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 10:00 a.m. Sports Games (PON) Report from the National Sports Stadium (live) 12:00 p.m. Travel: My Country 12:05 TV Series: Family Matters 12:30 Dance Performance: Gerak dan Lagu 12:55 Travel Film: 13 Wonder Back to The Wind 1:17 Film: Here Comes the Stars: Bob Hope 1:42 Sport 2:00...
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Companies should use care in revaluing assets
Companies should use care in revaluing assets JAKARTA (JP): Public companies must be careful when carrying out asset revaluations if they do not want to damage their financial ratios and stock performance, advises Jusuf Halim of the Jusuf Halim & Partners accounting firm.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Cahaya Kalbar profit soars
Cahaya Kalbar profit soars JAKARTA (JP): Newly-listed PT Cahaya Kalbar, the largest producer of specialty fats, booked a net profit of Rp 9.2 billion (US$3.9 million) for the first half of this year, compared to Rp 1.6 billion gained in the same period of last year.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Two draft bills to be introduced
Two draft bills to be introduced JAKARTA (JP): Proposals for bills on new parking fees and congestion pricing are to be introduced in the near future, according to the chairman of the commission in charge of city revenue.
Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Elephants to be relocated
Elephants to be relocated PEKANBARU, Riau: The Ministry of Forestry is planning to catch and tame 20 wild elephants which will then be relocated to a new habitat in Sebanga forest in Bengkalis regency.Programming chief of the local office of the forestry ministry Ratman Tasmin said yesterday that...