Archive: 25 September 1996
47 articles found
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI prepares for the next century through technology: Habibie
RI prepares for the next century through technology: Habibie JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said yesterday that by the 21st century Indonesia will have four science and technology research centers. "Establishing the four research centers is a real need for our country as we prepare for the next century," Habibie said at a hearing with the House of Representatives' Commission X, which oversees science, technology and environmental affairs.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bogus officer arrested
Bogus officer arrested JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta Police yesterday arrested a bogus police captain for attempting to extort money from a motorcyclist on Jl. Daan Mogot. Chief of the West Jakarta Police Detectives Maj. Ronie F. Sompie said that the 42-year-old man, identified as Sunarman, was apprehended by a police officer who happened to be passing the street. "During preliminary interrogation, the suspect admitted to acting as a police officer and asking people for money," Ronie said.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia makes progress in ending software piracy
Indonesia makes progress in ending software piracy JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, singled out by the U.S. as one of the worst offenders of property rights, is making progress in eliminating computer software piracy, the U.S.-based Business Software Alliance (BSA) said yesterday. By August, BSA's international hot line had received more than 100 reports on Indonesian stores selling pirated software or Indonesian companies using unlicensed software, BSA vice president David Sigler said.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Minister says 'no' to foreign intervention in internal dispute
Minister says 'no' to foreign intervention in internal dispute JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono told the House of Representatives that the government would not tolerate, under any circumstances, foreign intervention in the country's domestic affairs. During a hearing with the House of Representatives Commission II for home affairs, Moerdiono said this was a principle which can not be broken in any situation.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Is 'umroh' more important?
Is 'umroh' more important? From Pikiran Rakyat Going on an umroh (minor haj) has become popular in Indonesia. Maybe this is a trend. The umroh is usually combined with a trip to the Middle East or Europe. Institutions, foundations, and travel agencies promote such packages, with guides for the devout, and they cost more than regular haj packages. From a commercial point of view, the umroh is very profitable. However, one must perform the haj before going on an umroh.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Management of bank summoned
Management of bank summoned JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court has summoned the management of the HongkongBank for its failure to obey a ruling by the arbitrary body of the Ministry of Manpower on the reinstatement of 166 employees. The summons dated Sept. 19 requests a management representative to meet the head of the court tomorrow. The arbitrary body turned down on July 22 the management's request to dismiss 166 employees and ordered the management to reinstate them.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt may protect satellite operator
Govt may protect satellite operator JAKARTA (JP): The government may protect the business of PT Asia Cellular Satellite System (ACeS), a satellite-based Personal Communications Services (PCS) provider, from competition from foreign firms. "We will consider protecting ACeS, which will enter service in 1998," Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave told reporters at his office here yesterday. "This doesn't mean that the government will automatically extend the protection.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Minister Tunky optimistic about Indonesian exports
Minister Tunky optimistic about Indonesian exports SAO PAULO, Brazil (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said here yesterday that Indonesia's exports would improve this year partly because of the facilities that the government has given to exporters and investors. "We should not be so pessimistic about the prospects of our exports," Tunky told journalists.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Orphanage for pregnant women
Orphanage for pregnant women DENPASAR, Bali: A scholar has proposed establishing an orphanage for unmarried pregnant women to prevent them from resorting to abortions or disposal of their children. Wimpie Pangkahila, a lecturer at the Udayana University School of Medicine, said last week that sparse funding may hamper the establishment of the orphanage. The proposed orphanage could also help childless married couples adopt children born outside of wedlock, Wimpie was quoted by Antara as saying.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Doping tests to be released next week
Doping tests to be released next week JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the National Sports Council Wismoyo Arismunandar is scheduled to announce the results of the doping tests from the 14th National Games after Sept. 29. Secretary-general of the Games Eddy Widodo said on Monday that he could not give an exact date for the announcement. "But the doping commission will finish testing 1,200 urine samples on Sept. 29. The results will be presented to the chairman," he said.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Wardiman opens huge book fair
Wardiman opens huge book fair JAKARTA (JP): The International Book Fair 1996, which brings together 93 publishers from Indonesia and abroad, was officially opened by Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro yesterday. Taking place at the Senayan Sport's complex, the 16th book fair, which will last until Sunday, features a wide variety of books for children, youths and adults.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt to tender Natuna projects soon: Habibie
Govt to tender Natuna projects soon: Habibie JAKARTA (JP): The government will tender the Natuna natural gas development project on Oct. 1, State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said yesterday. "President Soeharto has agreed on the master plan of the Natuna development project which will be managed by BP3N (Natuna Development Management Board)," he said at a hearing of House Commission X on national development planning, population and research and technology.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Robbers make off with Rp 2 million
Robbers make off with Rp 2 million BEKASI, West Java (JP): Eight unidentified men broke into two houses in the Setu village in the early hours of yesterday and made off with Rp 2 million in cash, after wounding two people and tying up another with plastic rope before throwing him into a well. The burglars broke into Djana's house at about 2 a.m, overpowered him and stole Rp 300,000. The burglars tied Djana up with plastic rope and threw him into a 12-meter-deep well.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt drafting regulation to limit land holdings
Govt drafting regulation to limit land holdings JAKARTA (JP): The government is currently drafting a regulation to limit the size of land holdings by individuals, State Minister of Agrarian Affairs Soni Harsono said yesterday. In a speech marking the 36th anniversary of the Land Reforms Law, Soni said that while the legislation recognizes individual ownership of land, it also underlines the "social function" that such ownership entails.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Disrupted water supplies
Disrupted water supplies JAKARTA (JP): Water supplies from the city-owned water company PDAM Jaya, to the Kebon Sirih and Tanah Abang areas will be disrupted on Sept. 27 and Sept. 28 due to roadwork. Head of PD PAM Jaya's marketing department, Agus Tabrani, explained yesterday that the main pipe on Jl. Mansyur, Central Jakarta, will be cut due to the construction of a fly over in the area. He said that PD PAM Jaya will also stop supplying water to several other areas in Jakarta on Oct.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Jostling for seats
Jostling for seats Although the lists of candidates for the national legislature have been submitted to the Indonesian Electoral Committee by the three contesting parties, lobbying by candidates and party activists goes on. The bickering involves issues of nepotism, faction interests and other expressions of dissatisfaction from those whose names are not on their party's candidate list, or are entered too far down on the list to ensure a position in the legislature.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Police chief warned of types of crimes
Police chief warned of types of crimes TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Greater Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata has warned that the rapid growth of the Tangerang township, some 30 kilometers west of Jakarta, has brought about changes in society and in the pattern of crimes. With 1,055 companies employing a total of 137,000 workers, and a number of rapid, vital development projects, Hamami said these constitute potential factors which induce crime and disturb stability.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Fun House 3:05 Children 's Program: Pasir Putih dan Taman Laut 3:30 TV Series: Just The Ten of Us 4:05 TV Drama: Di Balik Buaian Semu 4:30 Documentary Film 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Travel: Maluku 6:15 Village Program 6:45 TV Series: Jump Over The Moon Folktales 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Garuda Pancasila/Filler 7:30 Business program: Mitra Kita 8:00 News: Lintasan...
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI allocates LSWR export
RI allocates LSWR export SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia's state-owned Pertamina has allocated 3.8 million barrels of low sulfur waxy residue for lifting in October, industry sources said yesterday. They said Pertamina issued the loading schedule on Monday but has yet to issue individual allocations to its four affiliates. Only British Petroleum's allocation of 1.09 million barrels was confirmed, they said.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Bonus for Davis Cup players
Bonus for Davis Cup players JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Tennis Association Sarwono Kusumaatmadja promised that he will present the national men's team with cash bonuses after their success in the Asia- Oceania Davis Cup Group third playoff in Taipei last week.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: Chess Omni Batavia CHESS MEETING: Kelvin Ong (right), executive assistant manager of Hotel Omni Batavia, welcomes State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung. Tandjung attended a dinner recently with members of the Indonesian Chess Association at Sun Deck Terrace. Photo B: Award JP/alx FISHERY AWARD: The new chairman of the ASEAN Fishery Federation, Idrus Othman from Malaysia (left), presents a special award to Robby S.
Wed, 25 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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI insists on its candidate for INRO chief
RI insists on its candidate for INRO chief JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has no plans to withdraw its candidate for head of the Kuala Lumpur-based International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) in spite of an objection from Malaysia, according to Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah. Sjarifudin said here yesterday that Malaysia's suggestion to bring it up during President Soeharto's upcoming meeting with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was "childish" and unnecessary.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Student stabbed to death in brawl
Student stabbed to death in brawl JAKARTA (JP): A student of the privately run Mercu Suar technical senior high school in East Jakarta was stabbed to death yesterday by students from another private technical high school during a brawl at a bus shelter in Bekasi. The victim, Bambang Supriadi, who was stabbed in the chest, died at Mitra Keluarga Hospital in East Jakarta. None of the students have been arrested.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Asia-Pacific strategic development
Asia-Pacific strategic development By Jusuf Wanandi The following article is based on a paper presented at a seminar on "One Southeast Asia in a New Regional and International Setting" on Sept. 18 in connection with the silver anniversary of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. JAKARTA: The challenge for the Asia-Pacific in the future is how to create a regional order with its supporting institutions.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
AIM awards handed out
AIM awards handed out JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita (right, photo below) presents the award for the best operation management to S. P. Lohia, the vice president of PT Indorama Synthetics. Indorama, Indonesia's largest polyester producer, was one of six Indonesian entities selected by the Manila-based Asian Institute of Management for the various categories.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
IPTN delays maiden flight of 2nd N-250 plane
IPTN delays maiden flight of 2nd N-250 plane JAKARTA (JP): The maiden flight of the second N-250 airplane, designed by PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN), will be delayed for non-technical reasons, a company executive said yesterday. IPTN's senior executive vice-president and general manager Hari Laksono told The Jakarta Post here that the second prototype of the N-250, a 64-seat turboprop commercial passenger aircraft, will have its maiden flight on Dec. 12.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
`Literacy up, but reading habits poor'
`Literacy up, but reading habits poor' BOGOR, West Java (JP): Indonesia's success in fighting illiteracy may have won it international praise, but is being undermined by the poor reading habit of its people, president Soeharto said yesterday. In a speech to mark the International Literacy Day, the president noted the progress Indonesia has made on this front: "At independence in 1945, 90 out of 100 people were illiterate.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI wants to balance trade with Latin America by 2000
RI wants to balance trade with Latin America by 2000 By Riyadi SAO PAULO, Brazil (JP): Indonesia is aiming to balance its trade with Latin American countries by the turn of the century, Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said. He said here on Monday that Indonesia has suffered from a cumulative deficit of some US$500 million per annum in its trade with Latin American countries.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Labroy Marine seeks listing
Labroy Marine seeks listing SINGAPORE (Reuter): Labroy Marine Ltd said yesterday it has received approval in principle for a main board listing on the Stock Exchange of Singapore. The Singapore-based marine company, formerly called Heng Huat Shipbuilding and Construction, also has offices in Indonesia and Australia. Labroy builds commercial vessels, tugs, barges and marine steel structures, and provides shiprepair and conversion services, mainly at its 12-ha shipyard in Batam, Indonesia.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Valuable economic data
Valuable economic data The Central Bureau of Statistics, known by its local acronym BPS (Biro Pusat Statistik), had previously compiled and published official data on only past social and economic developments. But the bureau has, for the first time, issued a report containing future projections entitled Indonesian economic situation in 1996 and economic projection for 1997.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Border crossers fate unknown
Border crossers fate unknown JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The Irian Jaya provincial administration is concerned about the hundreds of people who crossed the border and are being held in East Awin camp, Kuinga, Papua New Guinea. The concern arises from the fact that the United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees stopped funding for such camps in June.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt and people may dance to different tunes
Govt and people may dance to different tunes The ruling Golkar political grouping is recruiting artists as vote-getters for next year's election to the House of Representatives, including popular singer Rhoma Irama. Arief Budiman argues that this move may not fare well for the artists themselves. SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): In a society where people are afraid to express themselves they keep silent. But, this does not mean that they are inactive.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Footpaths were made for walking
Footpaths were made for walking From Neraca Pleasant walks on Jakarta sidewalks are a dream to all the capital's pedestrians. Not to mention the kind of stroll pedestrians along Singapore's Orchard Road enjoy. That is some dream, really. When will our sidewalks be really made available to pedestrians? Maybe this question sounds like a much repeated complaint that so far, quite frankly, has not been heeded by the authorities. The fact is that sidewalks are still being used by vendors.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Nepotism not really an issue: Moerdiono
Nepotism not really an issue: Moerdiono JAKARTA (JP): Amid rising criticism, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said yesterday there was nothing wrong with recruiting relatives of well-placed officials as prospective members of the House of Representatives. "So long as they are qualified for the position, nepotism in the recruitment of House members is no real problem," Moerdiono told reporters yesterday after a hearing with House Commission II for home affairs.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Megawati told to shut down her headquarters
Megawati told to shut down her headquarters JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta mayor Lt. Col. Sudarsono ordered the ousted chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), Megawati Soekarnoputri, to shut down her new party headquarters or "face the consequences". In a letter, dated Monday, Sudarsono gave Megawati three days to close down her PDI headquarters in Condet, which he said was in a residential zone which was not for offices.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 24, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,100 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 650 0 20,000 Andayani Megah 1,075 -25 268,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 2,450 0 127,500 Anwar Sierad 2,325 -75 418,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,300 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 2,775 -25 10,000 Argo Pantes 1,900 0 0 Asahimas Flat 1,525 50 10,647,500 Asiana...
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Oil palm estates to concentrate on East Indonesia
Oil palm estates to concentrate on East Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Prospective investors who want to establish oil palm plantations will be expected to focus their attention on eastern Indonesia, as the western part of the country is already saturated with oil palm estates, Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin said.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Injustices can breed communism'
'Injustices can breed communism' SURABAYA (JP): Author Taufiq Ismail has warned that widespread injustices can be fertile ground for communism. Corruption is worsening, collusion is becoming unstoppable, land appropriation involving intimidation abounds and then there's low wages. All these factors make the Marxist theory look realistic and attractive to the younger generation, Taufiq said in a discussion here Monday.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Govt prepares ruling on bad loan write-offs
Govt prepares ruling on bad loan write-offs JAKARTA (JP): Tax Director General Fuad Bawazier said here a new government regulation, expected later this year, would tackle some controversial issues regarding the mandatory write-off of bad loans by commercial banks.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Oki admits fetching victim from airport
Oki admits fetching victim from airport JAKARTA (JP): A triple murder suspect told a court here yesterday that he picked up one of his victims from Los Angeles International Airport on the night the victim was believed to have been killed. "It's true. I picked up Gina from the airport at around 10 or 11 o'clock that evening," Harnoko Dewantono, 32, alias Oki, told the Central Jakarta District Court. Oki's admission came at the end of a trial session when presiding Judge I.G.K.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Drivers reluctant to pick up students
Drivers reluctant to pick up students From Media Indonesia On Sept. 13, 1996 I traveled on a minibus-24 which plies the Grogol-Srengseng route. The vehicle's number plate was B2009 WT. When we arrived at SMU Tri Arga, five female students of the school got on the bus. Halfway through the trip, the driver told the girls he was not going to the end of the route and told them to get off the bus. However, non-student passengers, me included, were allowed to travel further on the bus.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Investment flows grow in Asia: Report
Investment flows grow in Asia: Report JAKARTA (JP): Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Asian countries boomed in 1995 on the back of deregulation, privatization and the growth of multinational companies headquartered in the region. According to the World Investment Report 1996 published yesterday by the United Nations Conference and Development (UNCTAD), developing countries in Asia accounted for almost two- thirds of total FDI flows into all developing countries last year.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Suspected police captains have not been detained
Suspected police captains have not been detained TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Police Capt. Ade Sutiana and Capt. Unggul, who are accused of violating police rules and whose dossiers have been handed over to the military police, are not detained. Head of City Police Detectives Col. Paimin Abuamr said yesterday there is no need to detain them as they are ready to be summoned at anytime for questioning.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Aussie deports fishermen
Aussie deports fishermen KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Australia has deported another 104 Indonesian fishermen who were apprehended for poaching in its territorial waters. They landed here on Saturday, the official Antara news agency reported yesterday. Lukman Hakim, head of local social services office said yesterday that most of the deportees came from Roti Island. Others are from the Kupang regency, the Alor regency and from Sulawesi.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Christie's tightlipped about stolen paintings
Christie's tightlipped about stolen paintings JAKARTA (JP): Christie's International Singapore Pte. Ltd. says no officials from Indonesia or Singapore have contacted the auction house about the two Indonesian paintings reportedly stolen from the National Museum here. "No one has approached us so far," Billie, secretary to Christie's Singapore general manager Irene Lee, told The Jakarta Post over the phone.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Palm oil prices firm
Palm oil prices firm LONDON (Reuter): Talk in the Far East of Indonesian buyers seeking cover on the Malaysian market underpinned palm oil prices in Europe at midday yesterday. Traders said Indonesian buyers had been in the Malaysian market on Monday and taken a few parcels of palm products and had been back for more today. "They, the Indonesian's, are working a hit-and-run operation, taking a odd parcel here and there when the price is right and getting out when values rise," said a trader.