Archive: 21 September 1996
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Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Grain ship departs Australia for RI
Grain ship departs Australia for RI SYDNEY (Reuter): Disruption to Australian commodity exports from Maritime Union of Australia bans on Indonesian ships and cargoes appears to be less than feared after the sailing of grains carrier Bogasari Empat from Fremantle yesterday.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Brawl tarnishes East Java's soccer gold
Brawl tarnishes East Java's soccer gold JAKARTA (JP): A brawl marked the end of the 14th National Games soccer competition, which saw East Java beat defending champion Irian Jaya 2-1 yesterday.Such a violation of sportsmanship was incited by officials of the losing team, who protested over what...
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Press told 'handle riots with care'
Press told 'handle riots with care' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called on senior Indonesian journalists yesterday to handle stories about unrest with care."Whether in news stories or commentaries, care must be taken so as not to give the impression that an act of rioting is a legitimate...
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Tax exemption proposed for travel in ASEAN
Tax exemption proposed for travel in ASEAN JAKARTA (JP): Travelers leaving Indonesia for other ASEAN countries can soon expect to be exempted from exit taxes following the government's most recent commitment to spur subregional economic growth and cooperation.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
RI vows to reduce trade deficit with L. America
RI vows to reduce trade deficit with L. AmericaBy Riyadi BUENOS AIRES (JP): Indonesia started its one-week economic mission to Latin America here on Thursday with pledges to improve its economic presence and reduce its continuing trade deficit with Argentina and other countries in the region.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Water supply disrupted
Water supply disrupted JAKARTA (JP): Tap water distribution in North Jakarta may be disrupted tomorrow and Sunday due to the replacement of a pipe along Jl. Sunter Jaya and Jl. Sunter Agung.The water pipe repair work will be conducted from 8 p.m. today to 10 a.m.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
NTT needs 300 midwives
NTT needs 300 midwives KUPANG: The head of the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Ministry of Health office has said that the province needs 300 more midwives to cover 15,000 needy villages.Bambang Purnomo told The Jakarta Post Thursday that the lack of midwives is to blame for the high infant mortality...
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Jakarta to host PATA seminar
Jakarta to host PATA seminar JAKARTA (JP): The city will host a seminar and conference next month of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) tourism youths in Indonesia."The event will follow up the results of the PATA Youth Forum held in Surabaya, East Java in January," Director General of Tourism...
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
The importance of cultural and scientific literacy
The importance of cultural and scientific literacyBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Physics professor James Trefil once said that scientific literacy is a subset of cultural literacy.To those who view culture and science as two unrelated matters, this is both a shocking and revealing statement.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Firms in a flap over fried chicken franchise
Firms in a flap over fried chicken franchiseBy Sirikit Syah SURABAYA (JP): Four companies are fighting for the right to control the California Fried Chicken and Pizza Hut outlets here in Indonesia's second largest city.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
ANA to start Bali flight
ANA to start Bali flight TOKYO (Reuter): All Nippon Airways Co Ltd (ANA) said yesterday that it would start flights between Tokyo's Narita International Airport and Denpasar on the Indonesian island of Bali, via Jakarta, on Oct. 30.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
CSIS helps reduce regional tension
CSIS helps reduce regional tension JAKARTA (JP): With 25 years of academic achievement under its belt, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has emerged into an instrument which helps promote peace and stability in the region.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
ADB to assist plantations
ADB to assist plantations JAKARTA (JP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) plans to loan US$44 million to Indonesia for the development of plantation crops starting in the 1997/1998 fiscal year.The loans, which mature after 25 years with a seven-year grace period, will finance 55 percent of the $79.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Bank closes US$90n FRN
Bank closes US$90n FRN HONG KONG (Reuter): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's US$90 million floating rate note (FRN) issue has been allocated, said arranger Societe Generale Asia.The notes have a final maturity of seven years but can be put or called on the fifth anniversary.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Astra helps small businesses
Astra helps small businesses PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): The publicly-listed carmaker PT Astra International realized its commitment to the so-called Jimbaran Declaration yesterday by signing partnership agreements with five small companies and cooperatives.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Taxi robber arrested
Taxi robber arrested JAKARTA (JP): A 21-year-old man who allegedly specialized in robbing taxi drivers was arrested yesterday after trying to hail the taxi whose driver he had just robbed.The suspect, identified as Chairul, was arrested on Jl. Mampang Raya in South Jakarta at around 1 a.m.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Swiss banks open offices
Swiss banks open offices JAKARTA (JP): Swiss Bank Corporation and SBC Warburg, SBC's global investment bank, have opened offices in Wisma GKBI here.Rodney Ward, the chairman of SBC Warburg for Asia and Pacific, said in a statement yesterday that the opening of the two offices is expected to...
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Lord says Indonesians must shape their own destiny
Lord says Indonesians must shape their own destiny JAKARTA (JP): U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Winston Lord said in Washington that while the United States' influence was important it was the Indonesian people who must ultimately determine the fate of their nation."U.S.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Wallets found in mail boxes
Wallets found in mail boxes BANDUNG: A director of the state-owned postal company PT Pos Indonesia found wallets and identification (ID) cards on Jl. Ahmad Yani during the company's nationwide mail box cleaning drive yesterday.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Local firms may turn to foreign banks
Local firms may turn to foreign banks JAKARTA (JP): More local companies are likely to turn to overseas banks for loans in reaction to the central bank's plan to squeeze the lending market.Banking analysts concur that local companies will have little alternative but to go offshore if they want to...
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Riady's sweetener fails to boost share trading
Riady's sweetener fails to boost share trading JAKARTA (JP): Mochtar Riady's planned sweetener in the proposed restructuring of his family's finance companies -- Lippo Securities, Lippo Life and Lippo Bank -- failed to boost trading of the three companies' shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX)...
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
WB approves $98m loan for education in Sumatra
WB approves $98m loan for education in Sumatra JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has approved a US$98 million loan to support the Sumatra Junior Secondary Education Project, the third in a series of Indonesian education projects totaling $301 million.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Illegal foreign workers deported
Illegal foreign workers deported TANGERANG, West Java (JP): The Tangerang office of the Ministry of Manpower has had three foreigners deported for working without the necessary permits."They have been proven guilty of violating the law by working illegally without permits from the Ministry of...
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Ariawest secures loans
Ariawest secures loans JAKARTA (JP): PT Ariawest International secured US$614.85 million in syndicated loan facilities yesterday for the installation of new telephone lines in West Java.Ariawest President John G.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
RI paintings withdrawn from Christie's auction
RI paintings withdrawn from Christie's auction JAKARTA (JP): Two valuable Indonesian paintings which were allegedly stolen from the National Museum here have been withdrawn by Christie's from its auction next month in Singapore.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Credit card holders beware
Credit card holders bewareFrom KompasI was flabbergasted when American Express charged me Rp 550,000 (US$ 237.70) for a payment to a particular Jakarta hotel when the account clearly stated: "Your account is now closed. Please pay in full upon receipt of your statement".
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Southeast Asian exports predicted to recover next year
Southeast Asian exports predicted to recover next year HONG KONG (Reuter): Southeast Asian exports will bounce back from this year's sudden decline, but economists warned yesterday the recovery will be patchy and fail to match the heady rates of the past two years.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Religious leaders urged to promote peaceful coexistence
Religious leaders urged to promote peaceful coexistence SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat called on religious leaders yesterday to boost peaceful coexistence among followers of different religions in Indonesia.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Teachers strike ends after salary hike
Teachers strike ends after salary hike BEKASI, West Java (JP): Teachers at a private elementary school here, SD Tunas Jakasampurna, have resumed teaching after their demand for a 20 percent salary hike was met by the school foundation.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
'Fortune' to launch Asia edition
'Fortune' to launch Asia edition SINGAPORE (Reuter): Fortune, the United States-based business magazine, said yesterday it plans to launch an Asian edition in January.It said in a statement the magazine planned to open a new bureau in Singapore and beef up existing bureaus in Tokyo and Hong Kong.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Beware of false job offers
Beware of false job offersFrom KompasOn July 20 I had a visitor who said he had been living in Australia for 21 years. The visitor offered easy ways and means to get work there, or to attend Australian schools. I discovered later that I had been cheated.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Bank gives poor Rp 300m
Bank gives poor Rp 300m JAKARTA: Bank Niaga has handed out Rp 300 million (US$127,659) in aid as part of its social activities to mark its 41st anniversary on Sept. 26.The donations were handed out by the bank's president director Gunarni Soeworo on Thursday to several social organizations,...
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Support grows for new Games venue
Support grows for new Games venue JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the National Sports Council, Wismoyo Arismunandar, has joined the mounting chorus of support to hold the next National Games outside Jakarta.Wismoyo told reporters, after watching the men's hockey final on Thursday, that the time had come...
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Moslem council plans prayer meeting on Oct. 1
Moslem council plans prayer meeting on Oct. 1 JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Moslem Council plans to organize a prayer meeting on Oct. 1 to mark the victory of Pancasila over the communist ideology.Council chairman Hasan Basri told reporters yesterday after meeting with President Soeharto at Merdeka...
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 20, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,100 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 650 -50 500 Andayani Megah 1,100 0 307,500 Aneka Kimia...
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Indonesia trails 0-2 in Davis Cup
Indonesia trails 0-2 in Davis Cup JAKARTA (JP): A weakened Indonesian team was on the brink of a Davis Cup humiliation when it lost 0-2 to host Chinese Taipei in the first day of competition yesterday.Bonit Wiryawan, returning to the team after a year's absence, fought a tough battle before...
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
RI immigration responds
RI immigration responds With reference to the letter published in your paper on Aug. 30 titled RI Immigration office deplored, we would like to clarify the matter as follows.The Singapore Bike Hash group arrived at the Teluk Senimba ferry terminal at 7:35 p.m.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 TV Series: Gaiking 3:05 Sports 4:05 TV Series: Out of The Blue 4:30 Science Film: Earth Revealed 4:55 Filler/Trailer 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:30 Environment: Lahan Gambut 6:05 Travel: North Sulawesi 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Hobbies: Murah, Mudah dan Tepat 7:00 Evening News...
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Robot's mother ready to accept verdict on him
Robot's mother ready to accept verdict on him JAKARTA (JP): The mother of alleged pedophile and killer Siswanto, alias Robot, said yesterday she would respect any legal decision on her son, even if he received the death penalty.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Publicity fund for council rules questioned
Publicity fund for council rules questioned JAKARTA (JP): The use of over Rp 4 billion (US$1.7 million) in funds for familiarizing the public with city regulations has come into question, giving the impression that many Jakartans do not know about the regulations.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Games end in blazing glory and discord
Games end in blazing glory and discord JAKARTA (JP): "See you at the 15th National Games in 2000" said the static fireworks at the 14th National Games closing ceremony, which had the usual pageantry, laserworks and fireworks yesterday.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Ramos's sister aims for UN post
Ramos's sister aims for UN post MANILA (Reuter): Philippine senator Leticia Ramos Shahani is vying to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, the Presidential Palace said in statement yesterday.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Yogie gives guarantees on 'honest and fair' election
Yogie gives guarantees on 'honest and fair' election JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. gave his word yesterday that the general election next year would be "honest and fair", although the election rules do not specify this.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Mulia to boost capacity
Mulia to boost capacity JAKARTA (JP): PT Mulia Industrindo said that it will increase its production capacity from 67,000 to 120,000 square meters of ceramic tiles per day with the operation of its second and third plants.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Chandra Asri to raise output
Chandra Asri to raise output TOKYO (Reuter): Indonesian petrochemical firm PT Chandra Asri plans to invest US$500-$600 million to boost petrochemical product output at a plant in West Java, joint venture partner Marubeni Corp said yesterday.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Asia Pulp to expand operations
Asia Pulp to expand operations NEW YORK (Reuter): Asia Pulp & Paper Company Ltd said on Thursday it would install three new paper machines at its mills in Indonesia, build a pulp mill in Malaysia and expand its operations in China.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Jakarta court tries man for blasphemy on virginity
Jakarta court tries man for blasphemy on virginity JAKARTA (JP): The trial began yesterday of a man charged with blasphemy over his public statement that most girls in South Sulawesi's Tana Toraja region have lost their virginity.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
3 charged with Tiger Cup bribe
3 charged with Tiger Cup bribe SINGAPORE (Reuter): Three men were on Friday charged with offering a Philippines soccer player a bribe during the 10-nation Tiger Cup tournament in Singapore earlier this month.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Woman questioned for harboring foreigners
Woman questioned for harboring foreigners JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Immigration is questioning a woman for allegedly accommodating foreigners who entered the country without legal documents.The acting spokesman for the Immigration Directorate General, Mursanudin A.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
RP and RI firms tie up
RP and RI firms tie up MANILA (Reuter): Philippines' East Asia Power Resources Corp said it will sign a memorandum of understanding with PT Apac International Corpora of Indonesia next week to invest in a local firm that will operate a 50-megawatt power plant in Indonesia.