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Searching for all articles published on 1996-12-24 ...

44 articles.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Bantul regent denies making mystical deal

Bantul regent denies making mystical deal YOGYAKARTA (JP): Bantul regent Sri Roso Sudarmo, who has been at the heart of the controversy over the August murder of a journalist, denied yesterday allegations that he had promised Rp 1 billion (US$435,000) to President Soeharto's charity organization ...

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Gen. Feisal baptizes warships

Gen. Feisal baptizes warships BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung will christen a new warship at the port of Tri Sakti tomorrow. The corvette will be named KRI Hassan Basry, after the late Brig. Gen.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Foreign residents

Foreign residents Guess what? There is justice for foreign residents in Indonesia! However, it is one of the best-kept secrets around. I wonder why? The usual speeches we get once we move in or start working are enough to make your hair fall out. Contracts here mean nothing.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Garuda Indonesia allies Northwest

Garuda Indonesia allies Northwest JAKARTA (JP): State-owned airline Garuda Indonesia will ally Northwest Airlines of the United States, breaking new ground in aviation cooperation between the two countries.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Don't take your wives with you: Tunky

Don't take your wives with you: Tunky JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo has called on senior officials in the provinces not to take their spouses with them when attending trade promotions overseas.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Tarakanita College produces new secretaries

Tarakanita College produces new secretaries JAKARTA (JP): Joy and happiness filled the faces of 877 Tarakanita Secretarial College students at their graduation day at the Jakarta Convention Center Saturday.Happiness also filled their families' faces.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Textile exports expected to rise 10% this year

Textile exports expected to rise 10% this year JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo estimated yesterday that exports of textiles and textile-related products in 1996 would be worth US$6.8 billion, up 10 percent on last year.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Consumer prices rise as Xmas, New Year's near

Consumer prices rise as Xmas, New Year's near JAKARTA (JP): Prices of several goods have risen as Christmas and New Year's celebrations near.Deputy governor for administrative affairs Idroes said this while inspecting the Jatinegara market in East Jakarta yesterday.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Thoughts for Christmas

Thoughts for Christmas Once again, the spirit of Christmas is at our doorstep. In the accepted custom of the occasion, all those who aspire to follow in the footsteps of Christ are invited -- even as they exalt in the joy of the season -- to reflect on some of the most basic questions that affect ...

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Many new crimes rocked Jakarta in 1996

Many new crimes rocked Jakarta in 1996 JAKARTA (JP): No cities, no crimes. That might be the right expression for Jakarta, home to at least 9.5 million people.Like previous years crimes like murder, robbery, theft, assault and student brawls dominated the city's crimes this year.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Dollar drifts down in sluggish markets

Dollar drifts down in sluggish markets London (UPI): The U.S. dollar was mostly lower yesterday in sluggish range-bound pre-holiday trading against major foreign currencies amid a lack of fresh market moving news.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 23, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Esthetics a problem in RI contemporary music world

Esthetics a problem in RI contemporary music worldBy Franki Raden JAKARTA (JP): At the beginning of 1996 the city of Semarang, Central Java, hosted a very attractive contemporary music event, sponsored by Jamu Jago, a well-known traditional herbal medicine manufacturer.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Feisal to attend Xmas in Dili

Feisal to attend Xmas in Dili DILI, East Timor: Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung is expected to attend on Dec. 27 a Christmas celebration here organized by the East Timor administration, members of ABRI and local people.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/PLN signs contracts to buy power from 2 private firms

PLN signs contracts to buy power from 2 private firms JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned electricity company PT PLN has signed two more contracts to buy power from private companies, taking the total to 23 private power suppliers which are expected to generate 7,726 Megawatts (MW) by the year 2001.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Designer celebrates award

Designer celebrates award JAKARTA (JP): Noted designer Harry Darsono celebrated yesterday an award he got from the City Tourism Office earlier this month.The office presented a Tourism Award to Harry for his work in haute couture and fibrous art.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Fujimori responds correctly

Fujimori responds correctly Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori took his time before he spoke on the serious hostage crisis underway in Lima. When he did, more than four days into the spectacular capture of the Japanese ambassador's home, he was calm but unbending.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Classical music scene paints a rather mixed picture

Classical music scene paints a rather mixed pictureBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): December l996. Time again for a flashback and a look at the music scene.Classical music, that is.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Mercedes Benz's new boss

Mercedes Benz's new boss JAKARTA (JP): Automotive company Mercedes Benz has appointed Frank Messer as the new president of the Mercedes Benz Group Indonesia.Messer started his career with Daimler Benz handling financial affairs at the company's Stuttgart office.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Sebastian wins Lucky Drag Race

Sebastian wins Lucky Drag Race JAKARTA (JP): Sebastian won two titles in the Get Lucky Drag Race held at the Sentul circuit near Bogor, Sunday.Sebastian won the Free for All race clocking 12.286 seconds and also won top ranking in the same class with a total score of 60.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Pulogadung fire victims allowed to rebuild houses

Pulogadung fire victims allowed to rebuild houses JAKARTA (JP): The residents of the fire-ravaged kampongs in Pulogadung said yesterday that East Jakarta mayor Sudarsono had given them permission to rebuild their houses.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/'Hi Chief' wins local Derby

'Hi Chief' wins local Derby JAKARTA (JP): Hi Chief from Central Java won the Hari Ibu Trophy at the traditional meet at the Pulomas horse track, East Jakarta, Sunday.Hi Chief outran eight rivals in the Derby, a 1,300-meter race.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/No winners out of Lima incident

No winners out of Lima incident The following article is written exclusively for The Jakarta Post by Andre Vltchek, a visiting journalist who is the U.S. and Latin American editor of the most influential newspaper in the Czech Republic Lidove Noviny.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Soeharto calls for protection of forests

Soeharto calls for protection of forests JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called yesterday for precautions to be taken against the predicted drought next year which could cause forest fires.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Let the people decide on PDI

Let the people decide on PDI JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Supreme Advisory Council Sudomo yesterday called on the government to stay away from the leadership dispute in the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) and let the people decide the party's legitimate leadership.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Emergency posts for holiday travelers

Emergency posts for holiday travelers JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of emergency roadside stops, scattered across the islands of Java and Bali, will be opened tomorrow at midnight to repair travelers' cars that brake down.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Skepticism greets govt's promise on human rights

Skepticism greets govt's promise on human rights JAKARTA (JP): The government's promise to look into a report that concluded that most human rights violations this year were committed by its own officials was greeted with skepticism yesterday.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Help for the poor

Help for the poor First there was an appeal, then a threat of compulsion. Now a final step has been taken to make the threat come true. By Presidential Decision No. 92/1996 dated Dec.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Suwandi cruises past Andrian to become top tennis player

Suwandi cruises past Andrian to become top tennis player JAKARTA (JP): Former national number one Suwandi beat Andrian Raturandang Sunday to reclaim the title of the country's best tennis player at the BNI 1996 Indonesia Masters at the Jakarta Hilton International Hotel.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Govt to penalize wealthy people who don't donate

Govt to penalize wealthy people who don't donate SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): The government plans to penalize the wealthy who fail to donate 2 percent of their net incomes to help the poor.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/CDC to buy shares of Harapan Sawit

CDC to buy shares of Harapan Sawit JAKARTA (JP): Britain's Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) agreed yesterday to provide US$16.8 million in the form of a loan and equity to the Kalimantan-based Harapan Sawit Lestari.Harapan Sawit president Supardal Danuatmodjo said $13.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/TV programs

TV programsTodayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Berenstain Bears 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Children's Program: Taman Bermain 3:30 Science Film: Beyond Tomorrow 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science and Technology Film: Science World 4:30 Teenagers' Program: ...

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Christmas and New Year Programs * Horison Hotel, Jl Pantai Indah, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol: - Sunda Kelapa Coffee Shop: A Traditional Dinner, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.Dec. 24. A Traditional Christmas Buffet, open 24 hour Dec. 25. Welcome 1997 with a hearty beakfast buffet, 6.30 a.m.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/'Higher-ranked workers involved in labor dispute'

'Higher-ranked workers involved in labor dispute' JAKARTA (JP): Employees in labor disputes this year were not common factory workers but higher level employees, a lawyer said last week.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Tourists flock Tanjung Puting park

Tourists flock Tanjung Puting park PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Some 3,000 foreign tourists visited Tanjung Puting National Park in the Kotawaringin district, Central Kalimantan between January and November this year, Antara reported yesterday.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Dean has to sack assistant

Dean has to sack assistant YOGYAKARTA (JP): The dean of the School of Philosophy at Gadjah Mada University has agreed to remove his assistant under pressure from 'student power'.Dean Soeprapto made this promise Saturday, ending a peaceful demonstration by about 300 students that began Thursday.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Limestones

Limestones I remember a shocking news story sometime ago about the National Museum in Jakarta concerning stolen paintings. The whole story was surprising indeed. But museums normally carry a lot of wonders and curiosities, and some big surprises as well.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/RI, Uzbekistan sign deal

RI, Uzbekistan sign deal JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (central bank) has signed an agreement with the Central Bank of Uzbekistan to support bilateral trade.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Universities are too dependent: Scholars

Universities are too dependent: ScholarsBy Gedsiri Suhartono JAKARTA (JP): Political observers said yesterday that universities, widely believed to be one of the last respectable institutions in society, have become dependent and turned into bureaucrats' tools.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Intellectual wooed by politicians

Intellectual wooed by politicians JAKARTA (JP): Intellectual Emha Ainun Nadjib, who has been wooed for membership by the three political contestants, said Sunday he did not care less if his name was used for publicity by any political party.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Ancol evictions stopped temporarily

Ancol evictions stopped temporarily JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta Mayor Suprawito said the mayoralty would temporarily stop demolishing Ancol residents' houses after the residents burnt two bulldozers, a city public order office patrol car and a motorcycle Saturday.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/New bank liquidation rules aim to protect depositors

New bank liquidation rules aim to protect depositors JAKARTA (JP): The government's new regulation on bank liquidation, announced by Bank Indonesia (the central bank) yesterday, provides better protection for depositors if a bank is shut down.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Crime rate falling: Police chief

Crime rate falling: Police chief JAKARTA (JP): The National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo said yesterday the number of crimes reported to police dropped this year and predicted armed robberies, drugs and student brawls would continue to color the country's crime next year.

Tue, 24 Dec 1996

JP/Vice presidency the strategic post

Vice presidency the strategic post SURABAYA (JP): Politicians and observers alike agreed yesterday that the position of vice president would be strategic in ensuring the smooth succession of national leadership.Suhardiman of the ruling Golkar, political scientists Yahya A.