Archive: 23 September 1996
49 articles found
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Traffic jams
Traffic jamsFrom PelitaTraffic jams are rife in large cities. The worst jams hit the business centers and office complexes. Much has been done to solve this chronic problem. For example, certain areas were made "becak-free" zones, and at some other locations the becak (rickshaws) were allowed to...
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Soeharto, Mahathir to discuss Sipadan
Soeharto, Mahathir to discuss Sipadan JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is expected to fly to Malaysia in the near future to discuss bilateral issues, including the dispute over the Sipadan and Ligitan islands.Soeharto's plan was announced by Armed Forces Chief Gen.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Govt to limit town development
Govt to limit town development BANDUNG: State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tanjung said Saturday that the government plans to limit the development of new towns."The government will tighten rules on town development," Akbar told reporters after opening a seminar called Planning for and Control...
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Howard visit to RI takes media spotlight in Australia
Howard visit to RI takes media spotlight in AustraliaBy Clay Lucas MELBOURNE (JP): On Sept. 9, Australian Prime Minister John Howard stood on the steps of the Presidential Palace in Jakarta to receive an official salute from the Indonesian government.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Bogor to retain 'becak' on its roads
Bogor to retain 'becak' on its roads BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Bogor authorities are to continue to allow cheap transportation on the town's roads despite the traffic congestion it causes."It's a complicated problem.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
State company management
State company management We hope the government's pronouncement on the planned measures to strengthen the management of state companies will become reality this time. It is eight years since the issuance of Presidential Instruction No.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Alien tax
Alien tax I strongly object, as an Indonesian citizen with an alien wife, to the Jakarta Administration's plan to increase the alien tax by 500 percent because the increase proposed is very steep and unrealistic.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
'Asia losing its labor competitiveness'
'Asia losing its labor competitiveness' SINGAPORE (Reuter): Asia's potential as a market is a bigger draw for foreign investors than its cheap labor, according to a survey of labor competitiveness published here.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Share prices on JSX projected to rise further
Share prices on JSX projected to rise further JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are expected to go up further this week despite worries of a possible hike in U.S. interest rates, analysts said.The Fed's Open Market Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Kramat Tunggak still busy despite relocation plans
Kramat Tunggak still busy despite relocation plansBy Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): Tinah, not her real name, has lived barely two weeks in the red-light complex in Kramat Tunggak, North Jakarta, leaving her seven-year-old son with her mother in Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Govt plans to force local companies to compete globally
Govt plans to force local companies to compete globallyBy Riyadi MENDOZA, Argentina (JP): Indonesian Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo promised Friday to reduce protection levels in the domestic market to force local companies to compete with foreign firms both at home and...
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Pundits question Golkar use of celebrities
Pundits question Golkar use of celebrities SEMARANG (JP): No candidate for the House of Representatives has provoked more controversy than the "king" of dangdut music, Rhoma Irama.Rhoma has deserted the Moslem-oriented United Development Party (PPP) and joined the ruling Golkar, which has put him...
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Yogie cautious on Jabotabek merger
Yogie cautious on Jabotabek merger JAKARTA(JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie SM has hailed an idea to merge Jakarta, Bekasi, Bogor and Tangerang into one province, but says comprehensive feasibility studies are required first.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Int'l women's group to hold gathering
Int'l women's group to hold gathering JAKARTA (JP): An international women's group called Soroptimist International of Jakarta will host an Awareness Evening tomorrow. Soroptimist International is a women's community service organization with clubs in more than 110 countries.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
AILM Chorale back in town
AILM Chorale back in town JAKARTA (JP): After their successful performances in Jakarta and Bandung last year, the AILM Chorale, a choir of the Asian Institute for Liturgy and Music based in Manila, the Philippines, has returned to perform in the capital.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
3-on-3 basketball at Mega Mall
3-on-3 basketball at Mega Mall JAKARTA (JP): The newly built Pluit Mega Mall in Pluit, North Jakarta plans to hold daily three-on-three basketball competitions from Sept. 21 to Sept. 29.Hermas Heru, the mall's marketing manager, said in a statement that the event is an effort to provide Jakartan...
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Man kills 17-year-old wife
Man kills 17-year-old wife PURWAKARTA, West Java: A 45-year-old driver was arrested over the weekend for killing his 17-year-old wife, Syamsiah, in a fit of jealous rage, Antara reported yesterday.Police said Saturday that the victim was found dying from her injuries by her neighbors in Linggasari...
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Asia: The past 50 years and next 50 years
Asia: The past 50 years and next 50 years The following article is based on a paper presented by Robert A. Scalapino, a Robson Research Professor of Government Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley, U.S.A. at a seminar on Sept.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Singaporean held for disturbance
Singaporean held for disturbance JAKARTA (JP): A drunken Singaporean was arrested yesterday by Penjaringan police in North Jakarta for alleged disorderly conduct in a discotheque.Tan Eng, 35, was heavily drunk when he entered the Top Hit discotheque at around 1 a.m., said Capt.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
RP to trade derivatives
RP to trade derivatives MANILA (AFP): The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is to set up a new corporation to handle the trading of derivatives in a move aimed at broadening local financial markets, the bourse president said.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Two girls said cause of fires
Two girls said cause of fires KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Two Malaysian girls, believed to be possessed by supernatural powers, are causing "bizarre fires" in their home in southwestern Negeri Sembilan state, a report said yesterday.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Are bullets necessary?
Are bullets necessary?From Suara KaryaSuara Karya ran a story on Sept. 9, 1996, entitled Crazed man shot to death. The story said that "S", aged 70, from Indramayu, had to be shot by an official (a policeman?) because he ran berserk in the vicinity of Bulak Kapal, Bekasi.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
HP seeks higher PC sales in the region
HP seeks higher PC sales in the region SINGAPORE (JP): Hewlett-Packard (HP), the American company which dominates the printer market, expects to improve its personal computer (PC) sales in the Asia-Pacific region.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Vale of tears
Vale of tearsFrom KompasWe, inhabitants of Villa Cinere Mas, RW 13 Pisangan subdistrict, Ciputat, Tangerang hereby protest the expansion of the Jupiter Land housing project, because it involves filling in a 12-hectare valley carried out by PT Indokisar Djaja of the Ongko Group.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
UK minister arrives today
UK minister arrives today JAKARTA (JP): British Minister for Horticulture, Forestry and Rural Affairs Tim Boswell is expected to arrive here today for a three-day visit to promote business relations with Indonesia, the British embassy announced Saturday.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Dangerous toll road
Dangerous toll roadFrom MerdekaAccidents on the Cikampek toll road involving buses, cars and trucks claim a considerable number of casualties every month.These people paid toll fees only to die later.Jasa Marga should do some research and find out what causes these fatal accidents.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Legislator queries ministry about conversion of plots
Legislator queries ministry about conversion of plots JAKARTA (JP): A legislator has questioned the conversion of several plots of land belonging to the Ministry of Agriculture's research agency in Bogor, West Java, from its original function of experimental land-plots into a housing complex.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Man's best friend makes superb guard
Man's best friend makes superb guardBy Joko Sarwono BOGOR, West Java (JP): Dogs can make effective security guards, but breeding and raising them requires patience, care and money, a building management expert says.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Indonesia overpowers Taiwan 3-2 in Davis Cup
Indonesia overpowers Taiwan 3-2 in Davis Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia came back from a first-day loss to take a 3-2 win against Chinese Taipei in the Davis Cup Asia Oceania in Taipei yesterday.The third-day victory saved Indonesia from being relegated to Asia Oceania's Group Two, where the Taiwanese...
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Court case could have effect on more than 1,300 East Timorese
Court case could have effect on more than 1,300 East Timorese SYDNEY (AFP): A test case with implications for more than 1,300 East Timorese asylum seekers is due to begin in the Federal Court here today.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Three die in ship explosion
Three die in ship explosion BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Three people were burned to death and another two badly injured when a ship carrying 105 drums of gasoline exploded and caught fire off of southern Lampung over the weekend.South Lampung head of police precinct Lt. Col.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
East Timor slips off UN agenda again
East Timor slips off UN agenda again JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's permanent ambassador to the United Nations, Nugroho Wisnumurti, has expressed confidence that the tripartite talks on East Timor will eventually lead to the topic being removed from the UN agenda.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Catherine Surya receives West Java's biggest bonus
Catherine Surya receives West Java's biggest bonus JAKARTA (JP): Swimmer Catherine Surya received West Java's biggest bonus on Saturday, when she took home Rp 90.8 million (US$38,638) for winning the province five gold medals and for breaking two national records at the just concluded 14th National...
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Press warned of threats to national interests
Press warned of threats to national interests JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman warned the Indonesian press yesterday of possible influences that could harm national interests.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Argentine giant vies for RI seamless pipe venture
Argentine giant vies for RI seamless pipe ventureBy Riyadi CAMPANA, Argentina (JP): Siderca SAIC of Argentina, one of the world's largest producers of seamless pipes, is looking to set up a joint venture with Indonesia's Bakrie Group in order to penetrate the East Asian market.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Hospitals urged to set higher service standards
Hospitals urged to set higher service standards JAKARTA (JP): Hospitals in Indonesia should set higher standards of services and professionalism to survive global competition, the chairman of the Indonesian Hospital Association says.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Bozell Worldwide eyes Indonesian ad market
Bozell Worldwide eyes Indonesian ad market JAKARTA (JP): Bozell Worldwide, a major U.S. advertising company, will set up a joint venture next year with PT Dian Mentari Pratama, Bozell Worldwide's chairman for Asia-Pacific operations, Michael Anderson.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Mien Sugandhi is willing to support disputed infant
Mien Sugandhi is willing to support disputed infant JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Women's Roles Mien Sugandhi said she wishes to foster the infant girl who is at the center of a custody dispute.The minister conveyed her wish after visiting the one-month- old girl at the Pasar Rebo hospital in...
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Taking a look at alternatives in the MPEG world
Taking a look at alternatives in the MPEG worldBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): You might still remember my articles on the MPEG compression standard some time ago. MPEG stands for Motion Picture Expert Group.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Tin body keen for observers to join it
Tin body keen for observers to join it SINGAPORE (Reuter): The Association of Tin Producing Countries (ATPC) would welcome observers Vietnam and Peru joining the organization following the withdrawal of Thailand and Australia, conference sources said.Thailand, which will leave from Oct.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Saber Rider 3:05 Children Program: Anak Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Major Dad 4:05 Science Film 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Travel 6:15 Village Program 6:35 Nationalty: Hankamnas 7:00 Evening...
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Club formed to help dropouts
Club formed to help dropouts JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta operational team for the Family Welfare Movement, locally known as the PKK, in cooperation with Yayasan Model Muda, has formed a club which, since Sept. 1, has regularly held various activities for dropout youths.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Robbery attempt at school
Robbery attempt at schoolFrom Pikiran RakyatIt rained hard on Sept. 11 around 5 p.m. and it was quite dark. The school children were about to go home. This was auspicious for some. Two men, disguised as people picking up their children, tricked the guard, and forced their way into IA and IB...
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Texmaco gets ISO license
Texmaco gets ISO license JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Texmaco Jaya Pemalang accepted on Saturday an ISO-9002 certificate for its quality management system.Texmaco Jaya announced that the certificate was awarded by the Paris-based certification body, Bureau Veritas Quality International, in a...
Mon, 23 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,...
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Don't wait to check on cholesterol level: Expert
Don't wait to check on cholesterol level: Expert JAKARTA (JP): People should start monitoring their cholesterol level as early as the age of 20, and earlier if they have relatives who suffer from coronary heart disease, a medical expert said.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
State-owned BNI kicks off public offering campaign
State-owned BNI kicks off public offering campaign JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) 1946 today begins its campaign to offer 25 percent of its paid-up capital to the public later this year.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Singapore sticks to its stance on WTO agenda
Singapore sticks to its stance on WTO agenda SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore warned Saturday against including irrelevant issues on the agenda of the World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting here in December and expressed confidence that a compromise will be struck ahead of the conference.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
27 F-16 to beef up security at summit
27 F-16 to beef up security at summit MANILA (DPA): At least 27 F-16 Fighting Falcons and 15 military cargo aircraft will be deployed at Clark air field to help beef up security measures for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit at nearby Subic Bay in November, sources said yesterday.