Archive: 8 July 1996
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Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Young Indonesian GM in sight
Young Indonesian GM in sight JAKARTA (JP): Four Indonesian children -- nine-year-old Taufik Hailay, Hastomo, 10, Evi Lindawati, 10 and Abuzal, 9 -- are projected to earn Grand Master titles in five or six years' time, according to Eka Putra Wirya, the owner of the Jakarta-based Enerpac chess school. Eka said that the children, who are attending the school four times a week to improve their skills, were dubbed "most talented" by the school's teachers.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto off to Europe for checkup
Soeharto off to Europe for checkup JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto left for an undisclosed European country last night for a routine medical checkup. Seeing off the President were Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono, Minister/Cabinet Secretary Saadilah Mursyid and Jakarta military commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso. He was accompanied by four of his six children: Siti Hardijanti Rukmana, Sigit Hardjojudanto, Siti Hediati Prabowo and Siti Hutami Endang Adiningsih, Antara reported.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Supporters rally for Justice Adi
Supporters rally for Justice Adi JAKARTA (JP): A retired respected judge and a legislator rallied yesterday behind Justice Adi Andojo Soetjipto, who is facing dismissal from the Supreme Court for blowing the whistle on corruption practices in the legal system. Bismar Siregar, a former Supreme Court justice, said President Soeharto must take into account the fine character and track record of Adi Andojo in deciding whether or not to approve the proposal to discharge the senior justice.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Opposing groups to stage rallies
Opposing groups to stage rallies UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Pro-government groups and democracy activists plan to stage separate massive rallies here today to reaffirm their stands on current state issues. The planned rallies have triggered concern about heightening political tension ahead of the 1997 general election, although they will be held in different places.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Poulterer and wife to quit farm
Poulterer and wife to quit farm BEKASI, West Java (JP): For Yanto Sugiyanto, manager of a poultry breeding farm in the village of Cimuning, Bekasi, West Java, robbery is a real nightmare. On Jan. 30 a group of robbers broke into his house, sexually assaulted his wife and made off with 280 grams of jewelry and Rp 1 million. Last Wednesday, just six months after, a group of robbers again broke into his house, stole Rp 2.5 million (US$1,000) and again sexually assaulted his 27-year-old wife.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Illegal workers deported
Illegal workers deported PEKANBARU, Riau: The Malaysian government has been deporting a monthly average of 2,000 Indonesian workers for trying to illegally enter the country from the Dumai port. Sudarjono of the immigration department at Riau provincial office of justice said that 10,861 illegal workers have been deported between January and June through ports along the east coast of Sumatra. A number of workers have been found using fake traveling documents.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Rare trees planted at IPB
Rare trees planted at IPB BOGOR, West Java (JP): Some 360 trees of 30 rare species were planted on Saturday on a 1.2-acre plot of land in the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) compound during a bank-sponsored project. Included in the 30 rare species are Nagasari, Ebony, Matoa, Cempaka, and Gandaria. The planting was sponsored by the privately-owned Bank Bali. "We chose IPB because this is the institution capable of further research and development of these rare species.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Police to guard tourists
Police to guard tourists BANYUMAS, Central Java: The Banyumas police office is preparing a troop of police to be posted at the Nusakambangan prison island which was opened as a tourists' destination last month. Around 50 police personnel will be stationed at the prison island to ensure visitors' safety. Many hardcore criminals are incarcerated at the island, a number of whom have been released and are employed at the prison's garden and rice fields.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Anwar sees West conspiracy
Anwar sees West conspiracy KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has accused the West of ganging up against Malaysia to thwart the building of a massive dam, stiffly opposed by environmentalists. Anwar told Malaysian students at a meeting in London at the weekend that the Bakun dam was necessary to cope with an expected shortage of power by 2003, the year the dam in the eastern state of Sarawak was due for completion.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang Moslems protest against three nightspots
Tangerang Moslems protest against three nightspots TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Almost 1,000 members from the local Moslem community staged a street demonstration on Saturday to demand that three night establishments in Tangerang, West Java be closed down for various violations. Riding in five trucks and 10 vans, the protesters went to FM3 Transit Hotel on Jl. MH Thamrin, Tangerang. They accused the hotel's owner of providing prostitutes to visitors.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Experts discuss Golkar's gain from PDI rift
Experts discuss Golkar's gain from PDI rift JAKARTA (JP): Political scientists could not agree on whether the ruling Golkar would gain in the general elections now that the minority Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) is swamped in a leadership crisis. One observer said Golkar would draw the votes from PDI, known as "the party of the youths".
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Investors hesitant, say stocks analysts
Investors hesitant, say stocks analysts JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's absence from the country will become a major concern for investors on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) and securities analysts predict that share prices are likely to fall further on investors' wait-and-see attitude. "There should be no need to panic just because the President has a medical checkup. But because investors are naturally concerned about his health, they are now nervous," an analyst said.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Thailand, Mexico study link between NAFTA and AFTA
Thailand, Mexico study link between NAFTA and AFTA BANGKOK (AFP): The foreign ministers of Mexico and Thailand announced progress towards a range of bilateral agreements and strong prospects for regional cooperation. "We are studying means to link NAFTA with AFTA," Thai Foreign Minister and deputy Prime Minister Amnuay Virawan said, referring to the regional free trade areas of North America and ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
PAM to develop ready-to-drink water
PAM to develop ready-to-drink water JAKARTA (JP): City-owned water company PAM Jaya plans to provide consumers with ready-to-drink water its in efforts to improve services to the public. The head of the potable water team, Agus Tabrani, said over the weekend that during its first stage, potable water will only be made available to victims of natural disasters. "The water will be distributed to areas which have been ravaged by floods, fires or other natural disasters.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Interest rates to stay high to fight inflation
Interest rates to stay high to fight inflation JAKARTA (JP): Interest rates are likely to remain high in the second semester of this year as the government continues to limit monetary expansion. The slight drop in the inflation rate in June is unlikely to affect Bank Indonesia's tight monetary policy.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Experts call on govt to ease control of economy
Experts call on govt to ease control of economy JAKARTA (JP): Prominent economist Dorojatun Kuntjoro-Jakti recommended that the government ease its grip on the economy and share more of the development burden with the private sector. "The government is getting too involved in the economic development at the expense of other sectors' development," Dorojatun, the dean of the University of Indonesia's School of Economics, said in a seminar on Friday.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
LIPI will get more ships to boost research activities
LIPI will get more ships to boost research activities JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) will get two more ocean research ships in late 1997, according to an agreement it signed with a Norwegian shipyard company over the weekend. The contract to build the ships, costing about Rp 65 billion (US$28 million), was signed by Indra Aswandi, from LIPI's Oceanography Research and Development Center, and Paal Marten, the Director of the Norwegian company, Mjellem & Karlsen.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
One killed in N. Jakarta fire
One killed in N. Jakarta fire JAKARTA (JP): One person was killed when fire ravaged some 200 scavengers' homes on Jl. Pluit Mas Utara, Penjaringan district, in North Jakarta on Saturday. The North Jakarta fire brigade confirmed that there was a fire and said the victim was identified as Yusnia, a 14-year-old girl. "The fire started at about 9 p.m., after an oil lamp in a scavenger's home fell over," he told The Jakarta Post over the weekend.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Women to fight for equality peacefully
Women to fight for equality peacefully JAKARTA (JP): Women activists from 13 Asia-Pacific countries ended their four-day workshop Saturday, agreeing to pursue a non- confrontational approach to end gender inequality. They reaffirmed the need for further efforts to make policy- makers better aware of how to end commonplace discrimination against women.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Climber Clara set to conquer Everest
Climber Clara set to conquer Everest JAKARTA (JP): Female mountain climber Clara Sumarwati will begin her bid today to become the first Indonesian ever to reach the 8,848-meter summit of Mt. Everest. Clara is scheduled to fly to Germany today to purchase climbing equipment. Four days later, she will go to Katmandu, Nepal, for a one-month acclimatization program. From Aug. 9 to Oct. 26, she will be in China attempting to reach Mt. Everest's peak.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Nation's leaders
Nation's leaders I earnestly appeal to the nation's leaders to stick to the principles of Pancasila and to always abide by their pledge of devotion to Almighty God. The people, like their leaders, want to live a meaningful life. The leaders should use their common sense and conscience, and be honest to the people.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Unprofessional business
Unprofessional business On May 6, 1996, I went rafting at BJS with my family. Before rafting I inquired if it was possible to take a camera on the trip. They assured me there was absolutely no risk in taking the camera, so I did. At the rest point I took some pictures and gave the camera to BJS' staff. By the end of the journey, the camera was soaked. After I complained to BJS' representatives, the staff apologized and told me that the camera would be replaced. Now the nightmare begins.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, July 8, 1996
TV Program: Monday, July 8, 1996 TV today TVRI .tb .30" .90" 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Saber Rider and The Star Sheriff 3:05 Children's Program: Anak Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Major Dad 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 4:30 Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Puppet Show 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: Lampung 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Education: Open University 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Garuda Pancasila/Filler/Trailer 7:30 TV Drama:...
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Autopsy proves girl died of drug overdose
Autopsy proves girl died of drug overdose JAKARTA (JP): A forensic expert at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital confirmed on Saturday that the 26-year-old girl found dead at the Atlanta discotheque in West Jakarta on Friday had overdosed. "It seems that her death was caused by an overdose of ecstasy pills," doctor Mun'im Idries, from the state-owned hospital, told The Jakarta Post. But a more in-depth examination is needed to find the chemical substance which killed her, he said.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
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. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday, Sunday from 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Los Paraguas Vocal Group, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Friday sermon
Friday sermon It was Friday, June 21, 1996, at 11:45 a.m. when an Indonesian friend pulled up in a flashy car to give me a ride to the mosque for Friday prayers. After about 20-minute drive we arrived at a huge building (along Jl. Sudirman) called "Gedung GKBI." In it I found a pretty international audience of various nationalities ready to listen to a sermon in English just before prayer time.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Kashmiris want elections, says Deve Gowda
Kashmiris want elections, says Deve Gowda SRINAGAR, India (Reuter): Indian Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda said on Saturday the situation in strife-torn Kashmir had improved and all political groups wanted early local elections. After touring the Kashmir valley, scene of a six-year insurgency by separatist guerrillas, Deve Gowda said the region's autonomy could be discussed with Kashmir's elected office holders.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
PON flame to arrive in E Timor
PON flame to arrive in E Timor JAKARTA (JP): East Timor, Indonesia's youngest province, is schedule to greet the XIV National Games (PON) flame with traditional dances, said IM Ndoen, general secretary of the National Sports Council's East Timor branch. The flame, which was taken from its natural source at Mrapen, Grobogan regency in Central Java, is scheduled to pass through Indonesia's 27 provinces before appearing at the opening of the National Games in Jakarta on Sept. 9.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Training for transvestites
Training for transvestites JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will not allocate a special area for transvestites to use for soliciting, says the deputy governor for social welfare, R.S. Museno. "We will never provide such a place, but we have provided places for training them in special skills, such as hairdressing or tailoring," Museno said on Saturday.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
USDA amends RI credits
USDA amends RI credits WASHINGTON (Reuter): The U.S. Agriculture Department said it amended the allocation of U.S.-backed loan guarantees issued to Indonesia under the Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM 102). Indonesia can now purchase 100 percent cotton yarn and 100 percent cotton fabrics, the USDA said. The total fiscal 1996 authorization for sales to that country remains unchanged at US$160 million, USDA said.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Computer vendors not deterred by sluggish market
Computer vendors not deterred by sluggish market By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): People in Glodok Plaza, downtown Jakarta, have said to me that business has generally been very slow in the last couple of months. As Glodok is the center of the computer business in Indonesia, I guess the situation is more or less the same in other places in the country.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
RI backs Boutros-Ghali's bid for second term
RI backs Boutros-Ghali's bid for second term JAKARTA (JP): International relations expert Juwono Sudarsono said yesterday Washington is displaying its intention to dominate the U.N. by rejecting secretary-general Boutros Boutros-Ghali's bid for a second term. Juwono's comments come on the heels of a similar expression of support from Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas, who said that Jakarta would support Boutros Ghali's candidacy.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam leases A320 jets
Vietnam leases A320 jets HANOI (AFP): Vietnam Airlines has just taken delivery of the first of a new fleet of 10 Airbus A320s under a leasing agreement, Airbus Industrie announced. Under the agreement concluded with Aerostar Leasing, the Vietnamese carrier is to take delivery of a total of 10 A-320s manufactured by the European constructor by the beginning of 1997, Airbus Industrie said.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indosuez builds on Asia network to expand
Indosuez builds on Asia network to expand HONG KONG (Reuter): Banque Indosuez is building its business in Asian debt capital markets and corporate finance as part of its strategy to expand its merchant banking capabilities in the region, company officials said. "We are adding 10 to 15 people throughout the region in debt capital markets, client relations and corporate finance, said Jean-Claude Gruffat, executive vice president and chairman, Asia Pacific.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Tendean overpass
Tendean overpass Traveling east from Jakarta daily, we benefit greatly from the new Tendean overpass in South Jakarta. Traveling west in the evening, however, is a different story. Because there is no toll exit before Kuningan, the benefits and utilization of the overpass are limited. This unnecessarily increases the volume of traffic entering the Mampang Prapatan intersection.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Swiss-KL telecom deal
Swiss-KL telecom deal KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Swiss Telecom PTT will formalize its acquisition of 30 percent of Malaysia's Mutiara Telecoms Sdn Bhd for 710 million ringgit (US$285 million) this week, company officials said Saturday. An agreement on "completion of investment and formalization of partners" between the two parties is to be signed on Thursday, a Mutiara official told AFP.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Village chief abducts woman
Village chief abducts woman SERANG, Central Java: A village chief has been detained recently for allegedly abducting a woman, Antara reported on Saturday. Muis Answar, a staff member at the village administration, said that he had requested that the police release the village chief, identified only as 42-year-old AK, because village administration should not be left in vacuum. "The police are more than welcomed to investigate AK to find out whether he really committed the crime," Muis said.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Dozens of women rounded up in discotheque raids
Dozens of women rounded up in discotheque raids TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Almost 1,000 members from the local Moslem community staged a street demonstration on Saturday to demand that three night establishments in Tangerang, West Java be closed down for various violations. Riding in five trucks and 10 vans, the protesters went to FM3 Transit Hotel on Jl. MH Thamrin, Tangerang. They accused the hotel's owner of providing prostitutes to visitors.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Government urged to ease control of economy
Government urged to ease control of economy JAKARTA (JP): Prominent economist Dorojatun Kuntjoro-Jakti recommended that the government ease its grip on the economy and share more of the development burden with the private sector. "The government is getting too involved in the economic development at the expense of other sectors' development," Dorojatun, the dean of the University of Indonesia's School of Economics, said in a seminar over the weekend.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Saber Rider and The Star Sheriff 3:05 Children's Program: Anak Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Major Dad 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 4:30 Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Puppet Show 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: Lampung 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Education: Open University 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Garuda Pancasila/Filler/Trailer 7:30 TV Drama: Keluarga Selamat 8:05 Variety Program: Mozaik...
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Police raid PDI conference, draw protest
Police raid PDI conference, draw protest JAKARTA (JP): Police raided a meeting on Saturday of the East Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) they said was illegal, rounding up three local party executives. The party leaders were released the same day. The raid provoked condemnation from PDI executives loyal to the democratically elected chief, Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
PAL delivers turbines
PAL delivers turbines JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned shipbuilding company PT PAL has delivered three turbines to the Suralaya steam power station in West Java. "The three turbines, which will be used for units V, VI and VII of the power station, are worth a total of US$26.25 million," PAL's director of production, Arief Aini, said at a ceremony for the turbines' delivery in Surabaya, East Java, on Friday. Each of the turbines can generate 600 Megawatts (MW).
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Hughes looks to businesses in RI
Hughes looks to businesses in RI JAKARTA (JP): Competition in Indonesia's satellite business will become stiffer with the offer of a new high-tech satellite service by Hughes of the United States. Hughes Communications Inc., an affiliate of Hughes International Corporation, will introduce the new satellite-based service, called Spaceway, with a spacecraft in the Geostationary Earth Orbit offering a Fixed Satellite System by using Ka-band spectrum.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Dozens of 'working girls' netted
Dozens of 'working girls' netted JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta's Public Order Office and police have rounded up dozens of girls in raids on five discotheques in Jl. Gajah Mada, Central Jakarta. Tugiman Supangkat from the Public Order Office said the girls were detained because they failed to show their identity cards. "The girls who are proven to be prostitutes will be sent to a social service institute in Jl. Kebun Jeruk in West Jakarta," he said on Saturday.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Abuse of euphemisms
Abuse of euphemisms A euphemism is a nice, pleasant word for something that is awful, e.g. "pass away" for "die", and is useful for reducing offense when used properly. Euphemisms are commonly used to ease troublesome situations. In Indonesia euphemisms have been used rather differently since the government started using them several years ago. Initially, they were used to soften or reduce the impact of words on Indonesians, such as "price adjustment" instead of price increase.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
In defense of justice
In defense of justice Is the ax is about to fall on Adi Andojo Soetjipto, the deputy chief justice for criminal affairs who has been waging a lone crusade against collusion in the Supreme Court? On Friday, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono, confirming rumors of a move by Chief Justice Soerjono to have Adi removed, said President Soeharto has received a letter from the chief justice requesting that Justice Adi be discharged. The President, Moerdiono said, is "seriously studying" the request.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto off to Europe for checkup
Soeharto off to Europe for checkup JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto left for an undisclosed European country last night for a routine medical checkup. Seeing off the President were Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono, Minister/Cabinet Secretary Saadilah Mursyid and Jakarta military commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso. He was accompanied by four of his six children: Siti Hardijanti Rukmana, Sigit Hardjojudanto, Siti Hediati Prabowo and Siti Hutami Endang Adiningsih, Antara reported.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Lousiana district court denies Freeport motion
Lousiana district court denies Freeport motion JAKARTA (JP): A motion by Freeport-McMoran Inc. to have a lawsuit filed by an Irianese tribal leader dismissed was denied by a district court of Louisiana, New Orleans, last week. A transcript of the court's ruling, made available by the plaintiff's American lawyers, said the court had found that the plaintiff, Tom Beanal of the Amungme tribe, wished to continue his law suit.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996, 00:00 WIB
Planned rallies spark fear of confrontation
Planned rallies spark fear of confrontation UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Pro-government groups and democracy activists plan to stage separate massive rallies here today to reaffirm their stands on current state issues. The planned rallies have triggered concern about heightening political tension ahead of the 1997 general election, although they will be held in different places.