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Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 12:00 p.m. Travel: My Country 12:05 Game Show: Fun House 12:30 Travel: My Country 1:00 News: Lintasan Berita 1:05 TV Drama 2:05 Documentary Film 2:30 Sport: Olympiad '96 from Atlanta - live 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 ...

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Five vehicles chain-crash

Five vehicles chain-crash BEKASI, West Java (JP): Five motor vehicles were involved in a collision on the Cikampek-Jakarta toll road here yesterday but no one was hurt.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Jaya Daido

Jaya DaidoCorrection: In the article entitled Jaya Daido gets ISO-9002 on page 11 of the July 29 issue, the first paragraph should have read "PT Jaya Daido... from Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance," instead of PT Lloyd's Register Advisory Services Indonesia.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Mobile cellular fever to continue for several years

Mobile cellular fever to continue for several yearsTable 1 Call traffic chargesCalls Normal hour Peak hour (3 p.m.-9 a.m.) (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/U.S. dollar falls across Europe

U.S. dollar falls across Europe LONDON (UPI): The U.S. dollar was trading lower across Europe yesterday morning, as traders took cautious positions ahead of the release of U.S. employment cost index data for the second quarter later in the day.In London, the U.S. currency was quoted at 1.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Democracy needs impetus and mechanisms

Democracy needs impetus and mechanismsBy Adam Zach SINGAPORE (JP): In a recent commentary piece in The Jakarta Post, Arief Budiman tried to rationalize Singapore Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew's statement that Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi would serve her country better if she remained a "symbol ...

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Sjarifudin dismisses reintroduction of corn floor price policy

Sjarifudin dismisses reintroduction of corn floor price policy JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah said yesterday the government is unlikely to set a floor price for corn because this may prevent feed producers from buying the commodity in partnership programs.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/HongkongBank yet to decide on whether to file lawsuit

HongkongBank yet to decide on whether to file lawsuit JAKARTA (JP): The management of the HongkongBank denied reports yesterday that it plans to sue the arbitration body of the Ministry of Manpower.The bank failed to gain the permission of the body to dismiss 166 employees.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Soeharto opens RI's first TV tube company

Soeharto opens RI's first TV tube company CIBITUNG, West Java (JP): President Soeharto yesterday inaugurated the operation of the country's first TV tube manufacturer, PT LG Electronics Display Devices Indonesia, in Cibitung, West Java.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/PT Danareksa to establish venture capital

PT Danareksa to establish venture capital JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Danareksa, in cooperation with four foreign financial and investment companies, plans to establish a venture capital firm, PT Danareksa-Daiwa/NIF Ventures.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/After Mandela

After Mandela Few leaders in recent history have forged a popular sainthood as durable as Nelson Mandela's. The veneration the South African president received on his trip to Britain and France early this month inspired one cartoonist to portray him walking across the English Channel.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/2,808 boat people to go by September

2,808 boat people to go by September JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is confident that it can successfully complete the repatriation of the remaining 2,808 Indochinese refugees on Galang Island by September.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Government fears riots may affect tourist arrivals

Government fears riots may affect tourist arrivals JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave said that the current restlessness following last weekend's riots might affect the occupancy rates in major hotels in Jakarta and tourist arrivals in the country.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/The weekend's violence

The weekend's violence Over lunch on July 29, a friend at work told me about the weekend violence, which I missed. So, it became a small discussion between us. Funny thing is that we have never been involved in any political activities. As for myself, I have never been interested in politics.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Poor health service alarming: Activists

Poor health service alarming: Activists JAKARTA (JP): Consumer and health activists raised alarm yesterday over what they saw as the tendency of hospitals, drugstores and practitioners to rake in profits at the cost of public service.

Wed, 31 Jul 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.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 30, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/'Indonesia's Olympic target exaggerated'

'Indonesia's Olympic target exaggerated' ATLANTA, Georgia (Agencies): National Sports Council chief Wismoyo Arismunandar said here on Monday that some of the council's hope resting on its Olympic team proved to be illusive.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Australia and Asia

Australia and Asia Australia for too long has hidden in its antipodean isolation, fearing the proximity of Asia and bemoaning the distance to firstly England-Europe and latterly to the USA-North America; the tyranny of distance as Blainey so aptly put it.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Police find Ecstasy in bowling bag

Police find Ecstasy in bowling bag JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta police have arrested a man for allegedly possessing and selling Ecstasy pills at a bowling alley in the Blok M shopping center in South Jakarta.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Late paper

Late paper Due to technical problems during the printing process, The Jakarta Post reached some of our readers in Jakarta late yesterday. We regret the inconvenience caused.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Canceled investment

Canceled investment The latest data on investment projects released by the Investment Coordinating Board at a coordinating conference last Wednesday, besides indicating a steady increase in new investment approvals, contained a disturbing trend.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Farm product rights to be duscussed

Farm product rights to be duscussed JAKARTA (JP): Asian and Pacific seed producers plan to meet to seek ways of gaining access to genetically-engineered products, which are protected by intellectual property rights despite their germ plasma originating in Asia, an official says.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/May Jakarta be safe again!

May Jakarta be safe again!From NeracaLast weekend Jakarta was frightening. The seizure of the Indonesian Democratic Party's headquarters on Jl. Diponegoro left the main roads in the Matraman and Proklamasi areas looking like a war had taken place.I routinely have to use Jl.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/1,600 moved from flood plain

1,600 moved from flood plain KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The local government plans to move over 1,600 people occupying a flood plain area in Asera subdistrict.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/27,000 children vaccinated

27,000 children vaccinated JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: An immunization program set for September and October will target about 27,000 children under five years old in Paniai regency.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Jaya Daido

Jaya DaidoCorrection: In the article entitled Jaya Daido gets ISO-9002 on page 11 of the July 29 issue, the first paragraph should have read "PT Jaya Daido... from Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance," instead of PT Lloyd's Register Advisory Services Indonesia.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Traffic agency reports Rp 11.4m in riot losses

Traffic agency reports Rp 11.4m in riot losses JAKARTA (JP): Sixteen traffic lights worth Rp 11.4 million (US$4,956) were destroyed in the weekend riots, according to the city land traffic control agency.Agency head J.P. Sepang, said Monday night rioters also crushed a total of 36 bulbs.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Hospital environments can be hazardous

Hospital environments can be hazardousBy Bill Guerin JAKARTA (JP): A hundred years ago, pioneers like Dr.Lister, a surgeon, and Florence Nightingale, a nurse, began to bring healing processes to hospitals, previously sites of death from septicemia.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Residents happy with road repairs

Residents happy with road repairs TANGERANG (JP): Residents of the Cipondoh district were pleased yesterday with the two-kilometer road repairs that have been completed by the military.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Surjadi wants firm action to preserve Seribu Islands

Surjadi wants firm action to preserve Seribu Islands JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja called for firm action to preserve the Seribu Islands in the North Jakarta mayoralty.He also said yesterday that the public must be involved in safety measures to secure the islands' environment.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Govt fears riots may affect tourist arrivals

Govt fears riots may affect tourist arrivals Riots may affect tourist arrivals JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave said that the current restlessness following last weekend's riots might affect the occupancy rates in major hotels in Jakarta and tourist ...

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Lack of professionals worries businessmen

Lack of professionals worries businessmen JAKARTA (JP): Several businessmen expressed their concern here yesterday over the shortage of Indonesian professional staff.They said that many companies preferred to employ expatriates, or hijack ready-trained professionals from other firms.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Sentul to host Superbikers

Sentul to host Superbikers JAKARTA (JP): The world's leading riders will once again flock to Indonesia in August for the eighth leg of the World Superbike Championship series at the Sentul circuit.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Rights in Timor better respected

Rights in Timor better respected JAKARTA: Social and political tensions in East Timor are less this year, giving a boost to respect for human rights, a rights activist and a councilor said.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Mobile cellular fever to continue for several years

Mobile cellular fever to continue for several yearsBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): The mobile cellular telecommunications fever currently hitting Indonesia will continue for the next few years, as all of the nine operators are expanding their networks throughout the country.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Stocks down 1.3% but rupiah recovers slightly

Stocks down 1.3% but rupiah recovers slightly JAKARTA (JP): Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) further declined by 1.3 percent yesterday on growing concern about the country's political instability, but the rupiah rose slightly, dealers said.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Human development needs action

Human development needs action The following article is based on a paper presented by Emil Salim, a former cabinet minister, at a symposium on human development organized by the UNDP and the government of Japan in Tokyo from July 15 to July 17.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/City still considering revoking Hailai's permit

City still considering revoking Hailai's permit JAKARTA (JP): A high-ranking city officer said he was in favor of closing the Hailai discotheque in North Jakarta after police arrested one of its managers for possession of illegal drugs.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/NGOs urge government to cancel nuclear plan

NGOs urge government to cancel nuclear plan JAKARTA (JP): Several Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) urged the government yesterday to reconsider its plan to build a nuclear power plant and turn to alternative energy sources.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Tangerang unfit for Adipura Award

Tangerang unfit for Adipura Award TANGERANG (JP) : Residents here said they were not proud of the Adipura Award that was recently accepted by the local administration in national recognition of the area as one of the cleanest.Piles of debris from road repairs fill the roads.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Military threatens to get tougher

Military threatens to get tougher JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) warned yesterday that it would not hesitate to use force in quelling future disturbances similar to those which rocked Jakarta over the weekend.ABRI Chief of Sociopolitical Affairs Lt. Gen.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Gina's sisters, friend testify against Oki

Gina's sisters, friend testify against Oki JAKARTA (JP): The three sisters and a close friend of a young woman killed in the United States testified yesterday against the alleged killer at the Central Jakarta District Court.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/'Mad cow' disease

'Mad cow' disease Notwithstanding the somersaults turned by Ms. Tapp in her July 27 letter aimed at minimizing the "mad cow" problem, her letter just made things worse.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Social, religious groups comment on violent rioting

Social, religious groups comment on violent rioting JAKARTA (JP): Social and religious groups are racing to distance themselves from the violent rioting on Saturday which the authorities have blamed on the Democratic People's Party (PRD).

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Two on trial for murder, face capital punishment

Two on trial for murder, face capital punishment TANGERANG (JP): Two men face the maximum death sentence for meditated murder of an acquaintance after the victim gave them a night's lodging.The defendants, Raya bin D., 19, and Jaya alias Yadi bin I., 29, were also charged of theft.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Agency enlists help to collect trash fees

Agency enlists help to collect trash fees JAKARTA (JP): The City Sanitation Agency is enlisting the help of various bodies to enforce the collection of sanitation fees to keep the city clean.M.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Freeport

Freeport Freeport's statement on their commitment to support the backward villages aid program as outlined in Mr. Ed Pressman's July 26 letter should be welcomed.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Rumors and bomb hoaxes disrupt Jakarta

Rumors and bomb hoaxes disrupt Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Rumors of a new wave of riots and bomb hoaxes again disrupted the capital yesterday, which still jittered from the impact of Saturday's street violence.

Wed, 31 Jul 1996

JP/Six missing in ship fire

Six missing in ship fire PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Six crew members, including a Korean national, went missing after the Singapore flag tanker MT Lido caught fire in Sungai Gerong quay here yesterday.