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Searching for all articles published on 1996-06-11 ...

53 articles.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Bretton Woods Agreement

Bretton Woods Agreement For a quarter of a century, the Bretton Woods system imposed some order -- to the benefit of a few countries -- on the world economy through the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/PT Miwon approves dividends

PT Miwon approves dividends JAKARTA (JP): The shareholders of PT Miwon Indonesia, a major publicly-listed producer of food seasonings, yesterday approved the management's proposal to pay a dividend of Rp 28.5 (1.2 U.S. cents) per share.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/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.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Will HK candle protest be the last?

Will HK candle protest be the last? Our Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin contrasts the ways in which June 4, 1989, was remembered this year in different parts of China.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Theorizing is no less important than implementing

Theorizing is no less important than implementingBy Ignas Kleden This is the second of two articles discussing the relationship between theory and practice.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Justice Adi was wrong: Soerjono

Justice Adi was wrong: Soerjono JAKARTA (JP): A special team investigating allegations that members of the Supreme Court accepted bribes to acquit the Gandhi Memorial School principal found no evidence to support the claim, Chief Justice Soerjono announced yesterday.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/AIDS union acceptable, say ulemas

AIDS union acceptable, say ulemas JAKARTA (JP): Leading East Java ulemas concluded their two-day deliberations on contemporary social problems yesterday, agreeing that marriage to an AIDS patient is religiously valid, Antara reported yesterday.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/RI to field 36 in track and field meet

RI to field 36 in track and field meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has selected 36 boys and girls to line up the national team for the Milo ASEAN School track and field championships here this weekend.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 10, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/PDFCI and BTN provide $390m for toll road project

PDFCI and BTN provide $390m for toll road project JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed Bank PDFCI and state-owned Bank Dagang Negara (BDN) are jointly arranging a syndication loan of Rp 920 billion (US$390.3 million) for a consortium of companies in charge of building a 19.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/National runners dominate 10K

National runners dominate 10K JAKARTA (JP): National marathon runners dominated the Kasogi 10- kilometer race in Surabaya, East Java, on Sunday.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Police back decision in hoodlum shooting

Police back decision in hoodlum shooting JAKARTA (JP): Police defended yesterday the fatal shooting of a hoodlum in Tanah Abang last Friday saying that the man, labeled a troublemaker by local vendors, was shot for attacking officers after he killed a vendor.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Nuclear power not rational: UN meeting

Nuclear power not rational: UN meetingBy T. Sima Gunawan ISTANBUL, Turkey (JP): The United Nation Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) said yesterday that many countries have virtually scrapped the use of nuclear energy for reasons of profitability and safety.B.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Catholics join Corpo Cristo

Catholics join Corpo Cristo DILI, East Timor: Around 12,000 Catholics joined the Corpo Cristo service on Sunday in remembrance of Christ's crucifixion, Antara reported yesterday.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/House criticizes broadcasting bill

House criticizes broadcasting bill JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives yesterday found faults with almost every part of the government-sponsored bill on broadcasting and called for improvements.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Govt backing of PDI breakaways criticized

Govt backing of PDI breakaways criticized JAKARTA (JP): The government has once again become the target of criticism from political observers for its backing of the dissenters in the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Indonesian businessmen are lazy: Ambassador

Indonesian businessmen are lazy: AmbassadorBy T. Sima Gunawan ISTANBUL, Turkey (JP): Indonesian Ambassador to Turkey Soelarso blasted private companies for their paltry efforts in exploring the huge trade opportunities in this country.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Viewing change positively

Viewing change positively In Indonesia, lately, there have been a number of political jolts which only two decades ago would have been difficult to imagine in a country where people are obsessed with peace and political and economic stability.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Spatial planning violations threaten Bogor environment

Spatial planning violations threaten Bogor environment BOGOR, West Java (JP): Violations of the area's spatial planning have led to the deterioration of Bogor's environment, from development in the Puncak mountain resort to building on riverbanks.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/A path to divinity

A path to divinity Thank you for featuring an article on living legend Pandit Ravi Shankar, India's most famous sitarist, in your May 26, 1996 edition.Ravi Shankar's music indeed has, as the article states, "a very soothing, very spiritual and very meditative" effect on listeners.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Eighty-four guns handed in by retired ABRI members

Eighty-four guns handed in by retired ABRI members JAKARTA (JP): As many as 84 guns of various types were voluntarily returned by 17 retired Armed Forces members, including three generals, to the Jakarta Military Command yesterday.The three former generals are Maj. Gen. (ret) Eddie M.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Soeharto urges efficient use of natural resources

Soeharto urges efficient use of natural resources JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday urged the nation to use the country's natural resources efficiently and to make conservation a primary concern.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Poet to be immortalized

Poet to be immortalized MEDAN, North Sumatra: Local artists and cultural observers are calling on the government to name the new airport to be built in Kuala Namu, Deli Serdang after the province's renowned poet and national hero, Amir Hamzah.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Chandra Asri, Peni sign 5-year contract

Chandra Asri, Peni sign 5-year contract JAKARTA (JP): PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Center has signed its biggest ethylene supply contract with polyethylene producer PT Peni.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Parties' symbols and names for election announced

Parties' symbols and names for election announced JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. announced yesterday the names, symbols and numbers of the three contestants in next year's general election.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Teenager faces prison term for kidnapping baby

Teenager faces prison term for kidnapping baby JAKARTA (JP): A teenager is facing a maximum 12-year prison sentence if found guilty of abducting a baby, a court here was told yesterday.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Euro 96 standings

Euro 96 standingsTabulated under played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points:Group A: England 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 Switzerland 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 Holland 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Scotland 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Group B: Bulgaria 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 Spain 1 0 1 0 ...

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Rain a threat to parachuting meet

Rain a threat to parachuting meet JAKARTA (JP): Unexpected rains could disrupt the Sixth World Parachuting Championships at Lake Lido in Bogor, West Java, but organizers believe the show will go on as planned from June 14 to June 24.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Freeport and the natural beauty

Freeport and the natural beauty With respect to PT Freeport's propaganda Is the natural beauty, rich biodiversity under threat? in The Jakarta Post, June 5, 1996, I would like to make a few comments.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Police arrest suspected thieves

Police arrest suspected thieves PURWOREJO, Central Java: Police have arrested four people suspected of stealing money designated for Ngombol district teachers' salaries, amounting to Rp 117 million (about US$49,787), Antara reported yesterday.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Ciputra builds new town

Ciputra builds new town JAKARTA (JP): A 600-hectare town located 20 minutes from the Cibubur toll gate in the direction of Jonggol, will be officiated in August, complete with mini-zoo and camping grounds.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/BM Diah dies of heart failure, buried as hero

BM Diah dies of heart failure, buried as hero JAKARTA (JP): Burhanuddin Muhammad Diah, whose illustrious career included stints as journalist, cabinet minister, ambassador and hotelier, was buried at Kalibata Hero's Cemetery yesterday.B.M.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Open audit of firms called for

Open audit of firms called for JAKARTA (JP): The government should first conduct open audits on the financial situations of companies before granting their requests for exemptions from the minimum wage regulation, a lawyer says.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Arid areas develop own farming system

Arid areas develop own farming systemBy Bambang Budi Utomo Arid areas in eastern Indonesia have long been a problem. How do the local inhabitants cope with the problem? Here is a story of their efforts to survive.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Oki trial to begin this week

Oki trial to begin this week JAKARTA (JP): The long-awaited trial of Harnoko Dewantoro, better known as Oki, for his alleged involvement in a triple murder in the United States will begin on Thursday, a court official said.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Jakarta housing health hazard, expert says

Jakarta housing health hazard, expert says ISTANBUL, Turkey (JP): An expert warned that crowded houses in Jakarta are unhealthy.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Costly chemicals

Costly chemicals The June 4 deregulation package exempted ethylene, polyethylene, propylene and polypropylene, the building blocks of plastics and synthetic fibers, from the scheduled tariff reductions.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/KIA expects profit jump

KIA expects profit jump JAKARTA (JP): PT Keramika Indonesia Asosiasi (KIA) of the Ongko Group expects to double its net profits this year to around Rp 22 billion (US$9.3 million), in line with a significant increase in its production capacity.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Upi notches 2nd loss to Nana

Upi notches 2nd loss to Nana JAKARTA (JP): Upi Darmayana Tamin yesterday extended her loss to Georgia's woman grandmaster, Nana Alexandria, to 2-0 in their five-hour second match at Hotel Indonesia.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Man jailed 5 months for wrecking bike

Man jailed 5 months for wrecking bike JAKARTA (JP): A court yesterday sentenced a man to five months imprisonment for smashing up a bicycle belonging to a creditor in March."You are sentenced to five months imprisonment.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Sexual fitness club

Sexual fitness club In regards to your report on our "Alexandria" clinic (The Jakarta Post, May 30, 1996, page 3) I wish to make a few corrections and additional remarks to avoid misunderstanding.First, the cost is to cover a three-month program, three sessions a week.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Friends and 'foes' have fond memories

Friends and 'foes' have fond memories JAKARTA (JP): Friends and 'foes' of B.M. Diah had fond memories of the man some considered tough and temperamental, yet who could be tender at times.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Protection for indigenous people's rights sought

Protection for indigenous people's rights soughtBy T. Sima Gunawan ISTANBUL, Turkey (JP): The United Nations Center for Human Rights yesterday called on Habitat II to deal with the needs of indigenous people, particularly on their right to land.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Eight die in accident

Eight die in accident SURABAYA, East Java: Eight students of Sambeng junior high school, Lamongan regency died and 30 other people were injured when their bus was hit early yesterday by a cargo train bound for Semarang, Central Java.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Taekwondo gears up for 1998 Asiad

Taekwondo gears up for 1998 Asiad JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tae kwon do Association yesterday became the first sport organization to start qualification for the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, sending 13 athletes to the Asia Pacific Championships in Melbourne, Australia.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Agronomists to hold congress

Agronomists to hold congress JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Agronomists will hold its sixth annual congress and national symposium here later this month.The association's chairwoman, Justika S.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Lurking danger

Lurking danger In response to Mr. Fachrudin's letter (The Jakarta Post, June 7, 1996), I notice that the real danger hiding behind the spreading of English language in Indonesia hasn't been fully vocalized. The dubbing of all foreign programs represents only one aspect of the whole problem.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Tourism to play important role: BPS

Tourism to play important role: BPS JAKARTA (JP): Based on the growth of the tourism industry over the past five years, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) is expecting the sector to play an increasingly important role in the country's economy.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/200 local workers to assemble Timor at S. Korean plant

200 local workers to assemble Timor at S. Korean plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Udatin said here yesterday that it will soon send 200 workers to South Korea, where they will work with Kia Motors Corp. to produce Indonesia's national cars.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Modern Group to pay $2.4m in dividends

Modern Group to pay $2.4m in dividends JAKARTA (JP): Three publicly-listed companies of the Modern Group -- Modern Photo, Modernland Realty and Modern Bank -- yesterday received shareholders' approvals for their proposed dividends.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Agrintara to commence palm oil production soon

Agrintara to commence palm oil production soon JAKARTA (JP): The construction of PTP Agrintara's palm oil refining plant on Batam island, Riau, which has been accused of fraudulent dealings, will be ready to start production by the end of September, an executive says.

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Kid's Song 3:05 Music: Ensemble Kolintang 3:30 TV Series: Beyond Tomorrow 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science 4:30 TV Drama: Tahu Diri Dong 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: ...

Tue, 11 Jun 1996

JP/Russia's new Communist manifesto

Russia's new Communist manifesto The failure of Soviet economic policy was so staggering that it is hard to believe anyone would seriously suggest trying it again. But that is just what the Russian Communist Party proposes.