Archive: 25 September 1996
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Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 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,...
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: ChessOmni BataviaCHESS 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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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
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...
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 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...
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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...
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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...
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Is 'umroh' more important?
Is 'umroh' more important?From Pikiran RakyatGoing 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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Drivers reluctant to pick up students
Drivers reluctant to pick up studentsFrom Media IndonesiaOn 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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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
'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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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...
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock 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...
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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".
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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...
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Footpaths were made for walking
Footpaths were made for walkingFrom NeracaPleasant 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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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...
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
RI wants to balance trade with Latin America by 2000
RI wants to balance trade with Latin America by 2000By 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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
`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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Asia-Pacific strategic development
Asia-Pacific strategic developmentBy 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.