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Searching for all articles published on 1996-06-14 ...

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Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Anticipating the worst

Anticipating the worst As has been reported, General Motors Corp., a giant American car producer, is suspending its plans for additional investments in Indonesia. The company previously invested US$110 million for the assembly of Cherokee and Opel Blazer vehicles.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/'Cinta yang Serakah': Teater Koma's latest innovation

'Cinta yang Serakah': Teater Koma's latest innovationBy Oei Eng Goan JAKARTA (JP): Cinta yang Serakah (Greedy Love) is something new from Teater Koma, its 79th production which opens with an old wheelchair-bound tycoon being attended to by a bunch of heartless offspring and their spouses who ...

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Feisal Tanjung gets new title

Feisal Tanjung gets new title TIDORE, Maluku: The seafaring people of Central Halmahera regency conferred the title Kapitan Laut or the Captain of the Sea on Chief of the Armed Forces (ABRI) Gen. Feisal Tanjung.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Prokasih appreciated

Prokasih appreciated JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's clean river program, Prokasih, has received the award for best clean river program in Indonesia for a seventh consecutive year.Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday that the prize reflects the results of hard work and public participation.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Japan to fulfill commitment to CGI

Japan to fulfill commitment to CGI JAKARTA (JP): A Japanese special envoy confirmed here yesterday that his country would be fulfilling its commitment to the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) this year.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/'Up Close and Personal': Flirting with news and love

'Up Close and Personal': Flirting with news and loveBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Up Close and Personal is a newsroom movie in which the characters care more about the smooch than the scoop.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/'Comfort woman' to visit Japan

'Comfort woman' to visit Japan YOGYAKARTA: A former Japanese army comfort woman will attend an Asia-Pacific meeting of former comfort women in Japan next month.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and Entertainments * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Pasar Senggol - Balinese Arts & Crafts, daily. Sunset Procession, daily. Ramayana Dance, Thursday. Legong Dance, Saturday. Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday. Rejang, Puspawresti, Belibis and Jaran Teji dances, Monday.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/New timber smuggling method found

New timber smuggling method found JAKARTA (JP): An operation team set up to curb forest crimes uncovered a new method of wood smuggling during a raid at Jakarta's Tanjung Priok harbor.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Bank Indonesia keeping quiet on blocked account

Bank Indonesia keeping quiet on blocked account JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono has yet to comment on the freezing of an account containing Rp 1 billion (US$45 million) by Standard Chartered Bank.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/The Listening Post

The Listening Post * As a consumer, you can complain when a product or service fails to satisfy your expectations; when you deal with an international company it can be a good way to practice your English.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/JSX's share prices drop 2.4%

JSX's share prices drop 2.4% JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) dropped by 2.4 percent yesterday.Foreign selling pressure was cited, although dealers gave different reasons for the sharp drop.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Soeharto, Goh to open Bintan tourist resort

Soeharto, Goh to open Bintan tourist resort JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto and Singaporean Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong will officially inaugurate the 23,000- hectare Bintan Beach International Resort in the northern part of Bintan, an island in Riau province, on June 18.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Soccer without chili?

Soccer without chili? So Euro 96 has finally hit our screens, but what happened to the excitement? I applaud the efforts of RCTI and SCTV in providing the millions of local and foreign football freaks on this side of the globe the chance to enjoy the spectacle in such abundance.

Fri, 14 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.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Supreme Court under fire over 'Tempo' verdict

Supreme Court under fire over 'Tempo' verdict JAKARTA (JP): Observers suspect that "political games" were behind the Supreme Court's decision to overturn yesterday a decision by the High Court allowing Indonesia's oldest magazine, Tempo, to resume publication after being banned by the ...

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Air Show affects 56 flight schedules at Soekarno-Hatta

Air Show affects 56 flight schedules at Soekarno-Hatta JAKARTA (JP): The administrator of the city's Soekarno-Hatta airport has rescheduled the timetable of 56 domestic and international air carriers serving the airport during the Indonesia Air Show 1996 from June 22 to June 30.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/'RI should buy or steal Japan's technology'

'RI should buy or steal Japan's technology' DEPOK, West Java (JP): Indonesia should either buy or steal technology from Japan rather than wait for it to be transferred willingly, an expert advised.Executive director of the University of Indonesia Center of Japanese Studies Hero U.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/RI inconsistent on settlement rights: NGO

RI inconsistent on settlement rights: NGO JAKARTA (JP): A group representing evicted residents, street workers and bemo owners said that the government should act according to the statement it presented to the world conference on human settlements in Istanbul, Turkey.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/LIPI researcher drowns off Hoga

LIPI researcher drowns off Hoga KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: A senior researcher drowned while studying the sea off Hoga Island, police said yesterday.Ichsan Amir, from the Jakarta-based Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), died while diving on Tuesday.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/PSN to raise $67m from share listing on Nasdaq

PSN to raise $67m from share listing on Nasdaq JAKARTA (JP): PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN), the country's first private satellite and telecommunications operator, expects to raise US$67 million from floating 10.95 million shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market in the United States.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Argo Pantes reports 20% increase in exports

Argo Pantes reports 20% increase in exports JAKARTA (JP): PT Argo Pantes, a publicly-listed integrated textile manufacturer, said that its exports rose 20 percent to Rp 294 billion (US$124 million) last year over 1994.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Lampung probes Rp 6 billion scam

Lampung probes Rp 6 billion scam BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The government is investigating the alleged misappropriation of Rp 6 billion (US$2.5 million) intended to create 4,000 hectares of farm land.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/PT Kedawung Setia to offer 50m shares

PT Kedawung Setia to offer 50m shares SURABAYA, East Java (JP): PT Kedawung Setia Industrial, a private firm producing enamelware, is offering 50 million new shares to the public with a nominal price of Rp 500 (21 U.S. cents) each.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Bimantara secures $45 million loan

Bimantara secures $45 million loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Bimantara Citra, a publicly-listed conglomerate controlled by President Soeharto's second son Bambang Trihatmodjo, yesterday signed a three-year international syndicated loan of US$45 million.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Home minister to open PDI breakaways' congress

Home minister to open PDI breakaways' congress JAKARTA (JP): With full government backing, Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) dissenters will hold a congress in Medan from June 20 through 24.PDI breakaway members said yesterday that Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Tree planting contest launched by govt

Tree planting contest launched by govt JAKARTA (JP): The office of the State Minister of Environment has initiated a regreening contest in an attempt to rejuvenate the public's interest in the One Million Trees Movement.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Savings lottery could help fund small businesses

Savings lottery could help fund small businesses JAKARTA (JP): Traditional savings lotteries is one alternative to fund small scale entrepreneurs, a speaker in a seminar on small businesses said.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 13, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Building mass railway network remains difficult: Tutut

Building mass railway network remains difficult: Tutut JAKARTA (JP): The construction of a mass rapid railway network in Indonesia remains difficult to be realized due to a series of constraints, according to a leading businesswoman.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/RI's non-tariff import barriers remain high

RI's non-tariff import barriers remain high JAKARTA (JP): Despite its continuing deregulation measures, Indonesia still maintains a relatively high level of non-tariff import barriers, economists said yesterday.William E.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/27,000 students seek apprenticeship

27,000 students seek apprenticeship JAKARTA (JP): The governor has asked government institutions and private companies to provide high school students with work experience during their break from school.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music * Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. May. Jend. Sungkono 120: - Desperados Bar & Cafe: Kilimanjaro Connection Band, from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. nightly, except Sunday from 9:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. * Sahid Surabaya Hotel, Jl.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Sport coverage

Sport coverage I am writing in response to the letter National football written by Frances B. Affandy (The Jakarta Post, June 12, 1996).In his letter, he pleads with The Jakarta Post to provide more and better coverage of the Indonesian Dunhill League. Cool! Go for it. I got no problem with that.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Water stoppage in Central Jakarta

Water stoppage in Central Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The city-owned water company, PAM Jaya, announced yesterday that tap water supplies in the Pasar Baru, Lapangan Banteng and Kantor Pos areas, which were temporarily stopped yesterday, are expected to be back to normal at 10 a.m. today.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Australian education boom in RI

Australian education boom in RIBy Jennie Siat JAKARTA (JP): Before 1988, international students in Australia were given free tuition fee and Medicare. A year later, the Australian government started marketing its schools in Indonesia.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Soeharto critic may become Aussie envoy

Soeharto critic may become Aussie envoy JAKARTA (JP): One of Australia's candidates for its Indonesian ambassadorial post, Miles Kupa, is a harsh critic of President Soeharto, a press report said yesterday.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Derby race at Pulo Mas track

Derby race at Pulo Mas track JAKARTA (JP): Sixty-eight horses from nine provinces will compete for total cash prizes of Rp 24.5 million in a derby at the Pulo Mas track on Sunday.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Unity in diversity

Unity in diversity What is a more eloquent slogan than "Unity in Diversity", picturing the unity of the Indonesian people consisting of many ethnic groups welded into one strong nation?In spite of the many different races and their dialects, we are very happy and proud that the Indonesian ...

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Yayuk improves world ranking

Yayuk improves world ranking JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian tennis queen Yayuk Basuki, who was eliminated in the third round of the French Open by Lindsay Davenport, has improved her world ranking from 28th to 26th.The Women's Tennis Association announced on Tuesday that Yayuk had earned 51.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/If the governor hates tobacco...

If the governor hates tobacco... KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Governor La Ode hates tobacco so much that he refuses to sign any documents smelling of cigarette smoke."You can expect me to refuse any documents that smell of tobacco," he told his senior staff in a meeting here yesterday.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Experts call again for abolition of subversion law

Experts call again for abolition of subversion law SEMARANG (JP): Experts are making a fresh call for the abolition of the anti-subversion law which they say is outdated, defective and trampling on people's rights.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/'Tempo' ban declared lawful

'Tempo' ban declared lawful JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court yesterday overturned a decision by the Jakarta State Administrative Court allowing the respected news weekly Tempo to resume publication after a 1994 government ban.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. My Country 3:05 Teenage Program: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Business: Kepercayaan Sebagai Modal Dasar 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: ...

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Regents told to raise funds for national plane project

Regents told to raise funds for national plane project JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday asked regent chiefs and city mayors throughout Indonesia to lead the fund raising campaign in their respective areas for the $2 billion jet project of state aircraft maker IPTN.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Agrarian research must be at local level

Agrarian research must be at local level JAKARTA (JP): Agricultural research and development (R&D) needs to be conducted at the local level to help communities identify and promote the most promising commodities in their respective regions, Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah said ...

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/The 'Tempo' verdict

The 'Tempo' verdict The Supreme Court yesterday overturned a decision pronounced last November by the Jakarta Administrative High Court, which ordered Minister of Information Harmoko to issue a permit allowing the news magazine, Tempo, to resume publication.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Kobatama gets two foreign feferees

Kobatama gets two foreign feferees JAKARTA (JP): Two international referees from the Philippines will be working the third leg of the Kobatama basketball league at Senayan Basketball Hall, after the local referees failed to impress in a match of the second leg in Semarang, Central Java.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Citra toll road companies get $650 million in loans

Citra toll road companies get $650 million in loans JAKARTA (JP): Two toll road development firms under the politically-well-connected Citra Group have got syndicated loans totaling Rp 1.53 trillion (US$650 million) from domestic banks to build highway projects in the city.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/RI needs to adjust laws with UN resolutions

RI needs to adjust laws with UN resolutions SEMARANG (JP): Indonesia needs to adjust its legal rulings so that they are more congruent with the resolutions of the United Nations' Congress on Prevention of Crime and Criminal Justice, an expert says.

Fri, 14 Jun 1996

JP/Press Center welcomed

Press Center welcomed JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has asked his subordinates and the Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Journalists Association to create a detailed plan for a proposed Jakarta Press Center building.