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Searching for all articles published on 1996-12-30 ...

44 articles.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Dengue fever outbreak kills one

Dengue fever outbreak kills one BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: A person died and five others were hospitalized for dengue fever, Antara reported.Those affected were people living on the river banks.The death was a boy of seven years. He died while in the care of the Ulin general hospital.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Three hundred kiosks set on fire

Three hundred kiosks set on fire BANDUNG, West Java: A trader was killed when fire razed about 300 kiosks in the Cigondewah Rahayu traditional market Friday, Antara said.The blaze started about 10.30 p.m. Friday, and was not put out until some 12 hours later, witnesses said.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Batam's exports reach $3b

Batam's exports reach $3b BATAM (Antara): The country's export of various commodities from the Batam industrial zone has increased significantly from time to time and in the first nine months of this year the export value from the zone has surpassed the export value of the same period of last ...

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Japan remains on top of foreign investor list

Japan remains on top of foreign investor list JAKARTA (JP): Japan topped Indonesia's foreign investor list this year with US$7.7 billion approved in 145 projects, State Minister of Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo said over the weekend.Britain followed with $3.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/TB is rising in Jambi

TB is rising in Jambi JAMBI, Jambi: Some 7,000 people in Jambi suffer from tuberculosis, the provincial health office said.This makes the TB rate in the province higher than the national average, the chief of the health office, Tjikwan Bafadhal, told Antara.The province has a population of 2.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Rights body investigates death of Dili soldier

Rights body investigates death of Dili soldier DILI, East Timor (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights has launched an investigation into the Christmas Eve violence that left an off-duty soldier dead and many residents injured.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Singgih predicts more sophisticated crimes ahead

Singgih predicts more sophisticated crimes ahead JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih raised last week the possibilities of more sophisticated, complex crimes happening in the year ahead.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Kalideres needs hospital

Kalideres needs hospitalFrom PelitaResidents living in the vicinity of Kalideres, Cengkareng, Kamal, Dadap, Pegadungan and Tegal Alur are really in need of a hospital. They are very inconvenienced by the lack of this health facility.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Western civilization for the world?

Western civilization for the world?By Sayidiman Suryohadiprojo JAKARTA (JP): Samuel Huntington, author of the controversial Clash of Civilizations article, has written another interesting article in the November/December 1996 issue of Foreign Affairs magazine.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Buck Rogers 3:05 Children's Program: Anak Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 4:05 Science Film: Anne of the Seven Seas 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:25 My Country 5:30 Creative ...

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/'Big Blue' supports e-business in a big way

'Big Blue' supports e-business in a big wayBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): E-business, or e-commerce, looks set to be the next buzzword in the world of the Internet.The Internet's potential revenue generator has been a hot topic since the early days of Net fever.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Analyst says PPP will win more votes in 1997 election

Analyst says PPP will win more votes in 1997 election JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) should win more votes in the May elections, coming chiefly at the expense of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), political observer Yusril Ihza Mahendra said Saturday.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Investment approvals

Investment approvals Cumulative Investment Approvals 1967/1996 -------------------------------- Country Project Investment (US$billion) -------------------------------- Japan 919 34.6 Britain 217 30.6 Hong Kong 358 18.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Netanyahu's aggressive stance

Netanyahu's aggressive stance Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his government's plan to withdraw from the peace process by refusing to recall troops from the Golan Heights. He also affirmed his view of the Golan as vital for Israeli security.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Lenteng Agung school wins contest for the disabled

Lenteng Agung school wins contest for the disabled JAKARTA (JP): Students from the Lenteng Agung school, South Jakarta, came out winners in Saturday's sports competitions for the disabled, which were held in Kuningan, South Jakarta.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Human rights in 1996

Human rights in 1996 When it comes to human rights observation in Indonesia, 1996 has not been not a good year.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Houses razed by firecrackers

Houses razed by firecrackers TEGAL, Central Java: Four people were injured and six houses severely damaged by an explosion and fire believed to have been started by firecrackers, Antara reported.Police investigating the explosion found 15 sacks of firecrackers in one of the houses in West Tegal.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Better property business predicted in 1997

Better property business predicted in 1997 JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Real Estate Developers Association predicted over the weekend that the property business would perform better next year, along with a higher per capita income and an expected decline in lending interest rates.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Bakrie named best issuer

Bakrie named best issuer JAKARTA (JP): Euromoney financial magazine has named PT Bakrie Brothers as Indonesia's best issuer of the year and state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom as Asia's largest equity issuer.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Improving teachers skills is imperative for the future

Improving teachers skills is imperative for the futureBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Fellow columnist Ignas Kleden recently asked that I write something about the importance of intellectuality for our teachers. He was worried about teachers' lack of general knowledge.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Councilor worries about sharp drop of lake areas

Councilor worries about sharp drop of lake areas JAKARTA (JP): Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi have lost 754.5 hectares of natural small lakes and ponds during the past six years due to rapid urban development, a city councilor says.Lukman F.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Parung clash blamed on legal inconsistency

Parung clash blamed on legal inconsistency JAKARTA (JP): The clash between Cibentang residents and police officers over the installation of high-voltage electric cables resulted from legal inconsistencies, a lawyer says.Senior lawyer Luhut M.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/No rights violation found in riot

No rights violation found in riot BANDUNG (JP): National Commission on Human Rights members announced yesterday that no evidence of rights violations was found in the authority's handling of the recent riot in the West Java town of Tasikmalaya.

Mon, 30 Dec 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, Friday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Platinum Band, Wednesdy, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Nusantara 21 info network to connect the archipelago

Nusantara 21 info network to connect the archipelagoBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): 1997 will be the Year of Telecommunications, marking the country's strong commitment to the information technology era.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Plan for new customs inspection draws fire

Plan for new customs inspection draws fire JAKARTA (JP): The government's decision to possibly end pre- shipment inspection of imports by April 1, 1997, and replace it with a post-audit system of on-arrival inspection has drawn harsh criticism from importers and exporters.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Riau nabs errant motorists

Riau nabs errant motorists PEKANBARU, Riau: The local Road Traffic Agency (DLLAJ) caught 359 public transport drivers last week for various traffic violations, Antara reported.Yurnalis Saiby, chief of the agency, said 175 drivers were stopped because their vehicles were not properly licensed.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/A call for restraint

A call for restraint Since it came into being, Indonesia has been a nation of great diversity. Geographically it is the largest archipelago in the world. In terms of population it is the fourth largest country in the world.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/PPP gives qualified support for ban on rallies

PPP gives qualified support for ban on rallies JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) gave its qualified support Saturday for new government rules which would ban street rallies and promote media election campaigning in next year's general election.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Ambassador Taylor ends term on high note

Ambassador Taylor ends term on high noteBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): When former Australian Ambassador Allan Taylor left Jakarta last week, he departed with a sense of confidence of having helped build a relationship between two neighbors which should be strong enough to withstand ...

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Expert is not impressed by TV ad regulations

Expert is not impressed by TV ad regulationsBy Gedsiri Suhartono JAKARTA (JP): The new broadcasting law does not go far enough to protect consumers from the ill effects of television advertising, communications expert M. Budyatna said Saturday.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Minister's right to hold public funds queried

Minister's right to hold public funds queriedBy Didik J. Rachbini The recent controversy over a Rp 50 billion transfer to the Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana's bank account horrified many people. Economist Didik J.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Indonesian stock market performs well this year

Indonesian stock market performs well this yearBy David Chang JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian stock market was among the most exciting and best-performing markets in ASEAN in 1996.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Thousands flock to City Police for drivers licenses

Thousands flock to City Police for drivers licenses JAKARTA (JP): About 5,000 Jakartans flocked to the old drivers license service office at City Police headquarters Saturday, the last day of service before the new office on Jl. Daan Mogot becomes operational on Jan.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/18,000 workers needed

18,000 workers needed SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan (Antara): The Indonesian forestry sector will need an estimated 18,000 workers until the year 2000 to ensure sustainable forestry development, an official said Saturday.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Fire leaves 250 homeless

Fire leaves 250 homeless JAKARTA (JP): A fire razed approximately 50 houses in Tambora, West Jakarta, Friday morning, leaving some 250 people homeless. No deaths were reported.Two other fires also occurred over the weekend, but no casualties were reported in either.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Foreign artists dominated local music stages in 1996

Foreign artists dominated local music stages in 1996 JAKARTA (JP): The year l996 was an anticlimactic year for the domestic music scene when compared to the previous year, which was filled with a series of government-sponsored music fanfares.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Sergeant killed in road accident

Sergeant killed in road accident JAKARTA (JP): A police sergeant was hit and killed yesterday morning as he helped a crash victim on a toll road in West Jakarta. His colleague was seriously injured.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Public 'degrade' books, Minister Wardiman says

Public 'degrade' books, Minister Wardiman says JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education Wardiman Djojonegoro has lamented again the poor place that books and reading occupy in Indonesia."For many people, books are not something that they need.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/What reading means to professionals

What reading means to professionalsBy Wirasti Wiryono JAKARTA (JP): It's surprising to find out what busy professionals like to read.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Indonesian cultural community loses its finest artists

Indonesian cultural community loses its finest artists JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian cultural community again mourned its prominent figures who died in l996.Indonesia lost one of its finest artists when realist painter Dullah died on the first day of l996.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Banks not supportive of shipping sector: INSA

Banks not supportive of shipping sector: INSA JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Ship Owners Association (INSA) has complained that Indonesian banks are not supporting efforts to develop the country's shipping sector."Many foreign banks offer credit for ship procurement.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/National racers to join Tugu Muda c'ship

National racers to join Tugu Muda c'ship JAKARTA (JP): National and local racers are to do battle in the Tugu Muda Road Racing 1997 National Championship at the Tanjung Mas circuit, Semarang.

Mon, 30 Dec 1996

JP/Headless body found in Klender

Headless body found in Klender JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta residents were shocked Saturday when a plant trader on Jl. Ngurah Rai, Klender, found the headless body of a teenager among his plants.East Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Nanan Sukarna said the body was naked and its stomach slashed.