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Searching for all articles published on 1996-11-22 ...

53 articles.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Bekasi to become a mayoralty

Bekasi to become a mayoralty JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Home Affairs proposed to the House of Representatives yesterday that Bekasi become a mayoralty.Minister Yogie SM said Bekasi, now a Bekasi regency administrative town, would be more effective as a mayoralty.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Tall buildings must have catchment wells: Geologist

Tall buildings must have catchment wells: Geologist JAKARTA (JP): High rise buildings should have water catchments to help save ground water, a geologist said yesterday.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/'Bilateral accords to stress Batam air cargo access

'Bilateral accords to stress Batam air cargo access JAKARTA (JP): New bilateral air agreements will stipulate that all large air freighters must load and unload at Hang Nadim airport on Batam Island near Singapore, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said yesterday.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Elmi Hotel: Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 42-44: - Qemi Club: Karaoke/Disco, Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Master Band, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Atlantic Band, Tuesday and Saturday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Motorcycle tax

Motorcycle tax As a dealer in new motorcycles, I am perplexed over the extra money that must be paid to obtain their registration papers. For a Honda C100, the official amount of tax is Rp 371,700, but I have to pay Rp 440,000. The difference of nearly Rp 70,000 is unofficial.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/APEC unresolved on info technology

APEC unresolved on info technologyBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat & Prapti Widinugraheni MANILA (JP): APEC senior officials were still wrestling with an accord yesterday aimed to free trade on information technology products through the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Why should we get mad about Belo?

Why should we get mad about Belo? Bitter comments on the remarks reportedly made by East Timor Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo to a German magazine, in which he allegedly put Indonesia in a bad light, have continued unabated. Y.B.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Driver clubs

Driver clubs I was shocked to read the article on Nov. 8, 1996, titled Driver clubs more convenient and efficient in Jakarta. I really had the worst experience with the Maulana Drivers Club recommended in the article.On June 22, 1995, I hired a driver from this club.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/The Listening Post

The Listening Post * BBC Science Magazine is a valuable language-learning resource, and tonight's Listening Post broadcast features several topics of particular interest and relevance to Indonesians.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Restrictions on banks using bourse will stay: Soedradjad

Restrictions on banks using bourse will stay: SoedradjadBy Benget Simbolon NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Soedradjad Djiwandono yesterday rejected demands to ease restrictions on share trading by commercial banks."Be patient please.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Alcoholic drinks

Alcoholic drinks I would like to comment on the article appearing Thursday, Nov. 14, 1996 on page 1, entitled Serve alcoholic drinks to foreigners only.I agree that strong drinks with a high alcohol content could intoxicate their consumer.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/The unseen and the unseeable in Indonesian society

The unseen and the unseeable in Indonesian societyBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): This is one of the "heavenly voices" revealed to Dr. Hogen Fukunaga, founder of the Tensei Kaisetsu movement (Harvey Stockwin in Clinton fund scandal gathers force in The Jakarta Post of Nov. 12, 1996).Dr.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/City poised to face impending floods

City poised to face impending floods JAKARTA (JP): The dredging of Jakarta's rivers is in full swing as the capital prepares for its annual floods.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Dutch master cellist mesmerizes audience

Dutch master cellist mesmerizes audienceBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): Thorough master of instrument, stylistic versatility, an almost unlimited palette of colors and, of course, talent...

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Speculation and snow add spice to Premiership

Speculation and snow add spice to PremiershipBy Vic Mills LONDON (JP): Speculation and snowfalls feature high in this week's Premiership preview. An unusual combination, but one that nevertheless looks set to make this a difficult weekend for a host of players in the English game.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/State firms' new directors

State firms' new directors JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad yesterday installed new managements at five state companies and new senior officials at his ministry.R.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/The world is still hungry

The world is still hungry The new economic powerhouses of Asia told participants at the World Food Summit, which ended last week, that their rice fields and oceans could, in the future, not only feed their own growing populations, but much of the rest of humanity.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Japan joins international pencaksilat association

Japan joins international pencaksilat association JAKARTA (JP): The International Pencaksilat Association (Persilat) will install Japan as its 26th member on Nov. 28 at a ceremony in Tokyo.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Global Silverhawk launched

Global Silverhawk launched JAKARTA (JP): PT Global Removindo International, the local representative for the moving and storage company Global International, announced yesterday that its overseas affiliate had changed its name and corporate identity to Global Silverhawk.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Children lack Vitamin A

Children lack Vitamin A BOGOR, West Java (JP): Many Indonesian children between one and five-years-old suffer a Vitamin A deficiency, a nutritionist said yesterdayAli Khomsan, from the Bogor Institute of Agriculture, said "based on a series of surveys I have conducted many young children were ...

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Can religious ethics be politicized?

Can religious ethics be politicized?By Th. Sumartana YOGYAKARTA (JP): When Adolf Hitler strode onto Germany's political stage offering his national socialism, the Protestant theologians were divided into two groups.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Bukaka-NEC-Sumitomo deal

Bukaka-NEC-Sumitomo deal JAKARTA (JP): PT Bukaka Corporindo set up a joint venture yesterday with NEC System Integration & Construction Ltd. and Sumitomo Corp. of Japan to develop an integrated telecommunication system.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Security body defends proposal on campaigning

Security body defends proposal on campaigning JAKARTA (JP): The National Council for Defense and Security defended yesterday its proposal to replace street election campaigning with in-door debates.The council's secretary-general Lt. Gen.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Belo uproar too emotional, says Gus Dur

Belo uproar too emotional, says Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): The recent uproar over the East Timor bishop's alleged remarks in a German magazine has been too emotional, says a prominent Moslem leader.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Gadjah Tunggal's income up

Gadjah Tunggal's income up JAKARTA (JP): PT Gadjah Tunggal posted a 21 percent increase in net income to Rp 94 billion (US$40 million) in the first nine months of this year, up from Rp 78 billion for the same period last year.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Udin murder case brought to court despite doubts

Udin murder case brought to court despite doubts YOGYAKARTA (JP): The police have kept their word about sending a driver to court on charges of killing a journalist in August, despite public doubt about whether they captured the right culprit.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Broadcast bill debate goes into extra time

Broadcast bill debate goes into extra time JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives' debate on the government's broadcasting bill has had to go into extra time because of the growing number of issues involved, the head of the committee handling the legislative piece said yesterday.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/APEC draft action plans finalized

APEC draft action plans finalizedBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat & Prapti Widinugraheni MANILA (JP): Senior Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) officials finalized a compilation of member countries' draft action plans to realize the group's free trade and investment goals.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Armed robbers seize Rp 30.4 million

Armed robbers seize Rp 30.4 million JAKARTA (JP): Two armed men robbed Ministry of Information employees of Rp 30.4 million (US$13,130) at the ministry's compound on Jl. Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta, yesterday.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m.Travel: Wajah Negeriku 2:35 TV Series: Animated Classic 3:05 TV Series: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:05 Comedy: Terjerat 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:55 Filler 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:30 Healthy Program: Lintas Kesehatan ...

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Olympic medalists miss World Cup

Olympic medalists miss World Cup JAKARTA (JP): Olympic gold medalists Poul-Erik Hoyer-Larsen of Denmark and South Korean Bang Soo-hyun will miss the Sanyo World Cup Badminton Championship next month.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Pension funds and insurance firms told to buy stocks

Pension funds and insurance firms told to buy stocks NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): A senior official urged pension funds and insurance companies yesterday to invest more in the capital market, rebutting institutional investors' view that time deposits are more profitable than equity investments.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Sudjana Kerton: A pioneer of transnationalist identity

Sudjana Kerton: A pioneer of transnationalist identityBy Astri Wright VICTORIA, B.C., Canada (JP): The largest exhibition of Sudjana Kerton's work opens today at the Ministry of Education and Culture's exhibition gallery across from Gambir Station.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and Entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Pasar Senggol - Balinese Village, daily, Kecak Dance, Friday and Tuesday, Legong Dance, Saturday, Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday, Balinese dance parade - Rejang dance, Puspawresti Dance, Belibis Dance & Jaran Teji Dance, Monday, ...

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/APEC sets criteria for new members

APEC sets criteria for new membersBy Prapti Widinugraheni MANILA (JP): Senior officials of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) yesterday submitted a recommendation to their ministers on the question of admission of new members into the forum.

Fri, 22 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, Friday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Platinum Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Asian PGA Tour makes RI debut

Asian PGA Tour makes RI debut JAKARTA (JP): The PGA Tour, in cooperation with the Asian PGA Omega Tour, will make its Indonesian debut when the Tugu Pratama Championship tees off next week at the Bumi Serpong Damai golf course in Tangerang, West Java.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/WWF calls for action to save Sumatran tiger

WWF calls for action to save Sumatran tiger JAKARTA (JP): The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) called yesterday for immediate action to save the rare Sumatran tiger from extinction.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 21, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Illegal levies cripple tourism: Executives

Illegal levies cripple tourism: Executives JAKARTA (JP): A web of illegal levies on hotels, restaurants and travel agencies is harming tourism, executives say. These levies even affect investment and planning permits.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Justice Andojo defends verdict to free Pakpahan

Justice Andojo defends verdict to free Pakpahan JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Chief Justice Adi Andojo Soetjipto said again last night his decision to exonerate labor activist Muchtar Pakpahan was not a mistake.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/PAL expands services

PAL expands services JAKARTA (JP): Philippine Airlines (PAL) has opened three new international services across the Pacific linking Manila with Vancouver and New York, and Honolulu with Laoag in Ilocos, northern Philippines.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/IFC to finance estate projects in Kalimantan

IFC to finance estate projects in Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has agreed to provide US$41 million in equity and loans to PT Kalimantan Sanggar Pusaka to develop oil palm estates and refineries in W. Kalimantan.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/NGOs seeks to combat Ecstasy drug menace

NGOs seeks to combat Ecstasy drug menace JAKARTA (JP): Representatives from more than 50 non- governmental organizations from 32 countries will meet here next month to discuss ways of combating the Ecstasy menace, which has spread to many parts of the world.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/The U.S. vs the world

The U.S. vs the world If the U.S.'s veto of Boutros Boutros-Ghali's second term as UN secretary-general, in spite of strong international support, appeared arrogant, then the official statement in Washington afterwards sounded worse.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Lampung student slashes teacher

Lampung student slashes teacher BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Police are hunting a senior high school student who hacked his teacher with a knife, seriously injuring him Tuesday.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Timorese asked to go to polls

Timorese asked to go to polls DILI, East Timor: Politicians have advised locals against boycotting next year's general election.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Intellectual debate

Intellectual debate Like Mr. Sri Pamoejo Raharjo (Your Letters, Nov. 19, 1996), I also followed the recent open debate in the local media over Habibie's zigzag theory to reduce the current high interest rates. The theory was opposed by most prominent economists in the country.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Flora and fauna on steep decline

Flora and fauna on steep decline JAKARTA: A senior bureaucrat expressed concern yesterday over the rapid decline in Indonesia's rich biodiversity due to urban development.Regional Development Director General Feisal Tamin said an increasing number of species are coming under threat.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Where to go when nature calls

Where to go when nature calls SEMARANG: Health Minister Sujudi says only 53.4 percent of Indonesian families have toilets and the remaining 46.6 percent use ditches or rivers to dump human waste.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Defendants in July 27 riot case to file complaint

Defendants in July 27 riot case to file complaint JAKARTA (JP): The 124 people charged in connection with the July 27 riot would file a complaint against the people they said attacked the Indonesian Democratic Party's (PDI) headquarters, their lawyer said yesterday.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Mar'ie says laws don't restrict share ownership

Mar'ie says laws don't restrict share ownership JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad reiterated yesterday that none of the stipulations in the Capital Market Law No.8/1995 and its implementation rulings restricted share ownership in companies listed on domestic stock exchanges.

Fri, 22 Nov 1996

JP/Election campaign funds

Election campaign funds I fully concur with statements made by Sofyan Wanandi and Marie Pangestu that the funds for the election campaign collected from the community by the political parties and the functional group Golkar should be reported publicly with regard to amount, origin and use.