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Searching for all articles published on 1996-11-18 ...

39 articles.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/ASEAN police meeting to discuss cooperation

ASEAN police meeting to discuss cooperation JAKARTA (JP): The sixth Joint ASEAN Senior Police Officers Course, will be opened here today by National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo.Deputy secretary of the Indonesian central bureau of Interpol, Col.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/RI-Malaysia joint venture invests in Medan

RI-Malaysia joint venture invests in Medan JAKARTA (JP): Malaysia's Tiara Etika Development Sdn. Bhd. has signed a memorandum of understanding with PT Kawasan Industri Medan, a company owned by the North Sumatra administration, for a joint venture to build five projects.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Legislator urges equal wealth distribution

Legislator urges equal wealth distribution JAKARTA (JP): Legislator, A.M. Saefudin, is urging the government to pursue concerted efforts to enhance an equitable distribution of wealth and resources, by empowering small businesses, dismantling unfair practices and pursuing decentralization.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Unicef chief visits Bandung

Unicef chief visits Bandung BANDUNG: Unicef executive director Carol Bellamy said Saturday an environmental program that the world body sponsors in West Java could be an exemplary model to Asian, African and South American countries.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Roeslan blames RI tycoons over 'money politics'

Roeslan blames RI tycoons over 'money politics' JAKARTA (JP): A respected former minister blamed Indonesian business tycoons for the pervasive "money politics" here, lamenting how their loyalty is aimed only toward their own interests.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Arriving home, Zarina faces three charges

Arriving home, Zarina faces three charges JAKARTA (JP): Zarina returned from the United States yesterday to face two other minor charges besides the one on trafficking in Ecstasy: forging immigration documents, and attempting to smuggle sharp weapons, police said.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Women's soccer team to recruit ABRI members

Women's soccer team to recruit ABRI members JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is to recruit players from the Armed Forces for the 19th SEA Games women's national soccer team here next year.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Zoltrix Radio Plus supplies PC radio support while working

Zoltrix Radio Plus supplies PC radio support while workingBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Many, many years ago my dad had a radio.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Opportunities abound in agribusiness sector

Opportunities abound in agribusiness sector JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's food and agribusiness still offers significant opportunities for both local and foreign companies, according to a study by Netherlands-based Rabobank.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Abdullah Syaifuddin named Tanjung Priok port chief

Abdullah Syaifuddin named Tanjung Priok port chief JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta seaport, Tanjung Priok, has a new chief, Abdullah Syaifuddin, replacing Harmani who was promoted to become a director of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II, the state-owned seaport management company.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Mura's 10m ton gold deposit

Mura's 10m ton gold deposit JAKARTA (JP): Gold mines in the Musi Rawas (Mura) regency of South Sumatra province have estimated gold deposits of around 10 million tons, according to the local regent, Radjab Semendawai.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Government urged to look into E. Timor problems

Government urged to look into E. Timor problems JAKARTA (JP): The raging controversy over Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo's critical remarks on the military prompted observers Saturday to call on the government and the public alike to look into the root of the problems facing the territory.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Australia must review its policies

Australia must review its policiesBy Paulus Usmanto Njo Rarely in the history of Australian political ornithology has a bird of such mediocrity made so great an impact on birdwatchers. Its cooing about birds of darker and different hues have polarized the nation.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/New mobile survey equipment launched

New mobile survey equipment launched JAKARTA (JP): PT Remedial Piranti Jaya trading company and the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) have launched a new mobile survey equipment unit that can produce surveying results faster and cheaper on location.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Kendari transmigrants to join cashew nut estate project

Kendari transmigrants to join cashew nut estate project JAKARTA (JP): PT Agromete Pranatani will soon develop cashew nut plantations in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, under a small- holder nucleus estate scheme, involving 350 transmigrant families a company executive said.Agromete Director, M.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Go to Jerusalem on pilgrimage, Soeharto says

Go to Jerusalem on pilgrimage, Soeharto says JAKARTA (JP): The government is encouraging Indonesian Moslems and Christians to go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem through Jordan, President Soeharto said yesterday."We will encourage Moslems to visit the Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem via Amman.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Complacency in food business risky

Complacency in food business riskyBy Jonathan Power ROME (JP): My intention is not to be cold or calculating, but if we are talking about numbers of people starving as the Rwanda or Zaire catastrophe comes to its terrifying boil, we should also take time out to see just how much progress has been ...

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Consortium denies report on Jonggol relocation plan

Consortium denies report on Jonggol relocation plan JAKARTA (JP): A consortium has denied media reports they plan to move Jakarta's central administration to the subdistrict of Jonggol, Bogor, West Java.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Largest Islamic housing to be built in Tangerang

Largest Islamic housing to be built in Tangerang JAKARTA (JP): PT Mustika Hadiasari opened over the weekend what it claims to be the largest housing estate in Indonesia, with Islamic characteristics in interior designs, surroundings and public facilities.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Morgan's 1072 Classic Disco, Asian Force Band, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Saturday: 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Acid Speed Band, Firday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Platinum Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/C. Kalimantan to convert forests into plantations

C. Kalimantan to convert forests into plantations JAKARTA (JP): Central Kalimantan's Provincial Government has revealed a new master plan, stipulating 1.7 million hectares of land, originally designated as protected forest, would be used for agricultural plantations.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Govt calls for revival of extended-family values

Govt calls for revival of extended-family values JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Population Haryono Suyono has called on everybody to revive the positive values of the traditional extended family structure.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Calvin Klein opens franchise

Calvin Klein opens franchise JAKARTA (JP): American designer Calvin Klein opened Saturday the first freestanding fashion store here at the Plaza Indonesia's terrace on Jl. M.H. Thamrin.The Jakarta store's president director, Dian M.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Pefindo assigns 'A' rating to PLN

Pefindo assigns 'A' rating to PLN JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Pefindo credit-rating agency has reaffirmed its "A" long-term rating for both Bond IV, and Bond V, amounting to Rp 680 billion (US$290.6 million), and Rp 1 trillion, respectively.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Police seize contraband

Police seize contraband SURABAYA: The police have confiscated one gun, 62 knives, 100,000 stimulant tablets, 5,000 bottles of liquor and 3,329 Ecstasy pills in last week's operation.The city police started a month-long operation on Nov. 15, aiming at curbing street violence and crime.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/New Japanese school opened in Tangerang

New Japanese school opened in Tangerang TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro opened the Jakarta Japanese School yesterday in Pondok Aren.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/PWI urges police to use its findings in murder case

PWI urges police to use its findings in murder case SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) called on police investigators Saturday to use as input findings of its investigation into the Aug. 16 death of a Yogyakarta journalist.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/The African tragedy

The African tragedy All the nations that were in a position to do something about the carnage in Zaire looked the other way until the pictures made response unavoidable. Now an international brigade is being organized for the limited but essential goals of delivering relief and saving lives.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/13 fishermen missing at sea

13 fishermen missing at sea MANADO, North Sumatra: At least 13 fishermen from Petta Island have been missing since Tuesday when their boats sank in stormy seas in separate accidents, a press report said.Chief of Sangihe Talaud police detective First Lt. F.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/On the Internet

On the Internet In response to the inputs from Mr. van Nidek and Mr. Zatni Arbi, I'd like to add my two bits to the discussion.As a professional Internet and World Wide Web developer (http://www, digitaldevelopment.com), I am fully aware of the concerns on "security" and "privacy" on the Internet.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Four climbers win 5th Asian C'ships

Four climbers win 5th Asian C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Four climbers were deemed to share top position in the fifth Asian Championships as heavy drizzle marred the event at the Pasar Festival, Kuningan, South Jakarta, yesterday.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Four HIV-positive people detected

Four HIV-positive people detected UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Health authorities have found four people infected with HIV, the first locals to contract the virus that causes the deadly AIDS.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Anti-dumping action

Anti-dumping action The manner in which Indonesian footwear companies are coping with the anti-dumping action initiated by the European Union (EU) shows the ignorance of many businessmen regarding the Geneva- based World Trade Organization's rules.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Saleh to stand trial under tight security

Saleh to stand trial under tight security JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of East Java's mobile police officers will safeguard today's court session of the trial of Saleh, a local Moslem at the center of the recent religious tension which erupted into attacks on Situbondo churches.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Good kindergarten still needed

Good kindergarten still needed JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta residences are badly in need of more qualified kindergartens, a leader of a kindergarten organization has said.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku: Ambon 2:35 TV Series: Buck Rogers 3:05 Children Program: Anak Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 4:05 Science Film: Legend of Lockness 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel: 5:30 Karya ...

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Passport check

Passport check On Nov. 1 around midnight on Jl. Pintu Besar Utara, three British subjects were riding in a taxi heading for Cafe B in the area. The vehicle was stopped in front of Bank Exim by a police officer wearing a military police badge.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/Zarina home for questioning

Zarina home for questioning JAKARTA (JP): TV actress Zarina returned to Jakarta from the United States yesterday to face police investigation, which she managed to duck four months ago.

Mon, 18 Nov 1996

JP/City water firm urged to abandon privatization plans

City water firm urged to abandon privatization plans JAKARTA (JP): A consumer rights advocate said the city-owned Water Company (PDAM) should stop its privatization plans, fearing unaffordable water fees.