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Searching for all articles published on 1996-11-06 ...

52 articles.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/PR skills given awards

PR skills given awards JAKARTA: The Public Relations Association of Indonesia will honor 16 individuals and institutions for outstanding contributions to public relations development.The Perhumas 1996 awards will be presented on Nov. 11, said association chairman Teddy Kharsadi yesterday.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Khalid named Pakistan's caretaker PM

Khalid named Pakistan's caretaker PMBy Raja Asghar ISLAMABAD (Reuter): Veteran politician Meraj Khalid, named Pakistan's caretaker prime minister on Tuesday, pledged to ensure that free and fair elections would be held in February.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Hashimoto's days numbered

Hashimoto's days numbered Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto is almost certain to retain his job when parliament meets for a special post-election session this week.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Zarima caught in Houston

Zarima caught in Houston JAKARTA (JP): The notorious Ecstasy-case fugitive, Zarima, who escaped in August, was nabbed by Jakarta police detectives in a supermarket in Houston, the United States, National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo announced yesterday.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Great River, Cerruti tie up

Great River, Cerruti tie up JAKARTA (JP): PT Great River International (GRI), a publicly- listed garment producer, yesterday secured a licensing agreement with Italy's Cerruti 1881 SA to produce garments designed by Nino Cerruti for export.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 5, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 900 0 ...

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Cargo center at seaport

Cargo center at seaport JAKARTA (JP): The cornerstone of a new cargo distribution center was laid at Jakarta's Tanjung Priok seaport yesterday by Director General of Sea Transportations Soentoro.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Who controls who?

Who controls who? Prof. Suhardiman, deputy chief of the Supreme Advisory Council, suggested that after the general session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in 1998, a report of the chief justice's position, clarifying his authority and responsibility, should be drawn up by the assembly.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Hundreds of shops gutted in fire

Hundreds of shops gutted in fire BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Fire destroyed more than 700 shops and houses in Pasar Minggu market, Kampung Baru village, Batulicin district late Sunday.Batulicin district chief Abd.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: SupermarketSEIBU SUPERMARKET: Usman Jafar (third from left), president of Pasar Raya Nusa Karya, cuts a jasmine ribbon to open the new Seibu Supermarket at Pasar Raya, Blok M, South Jakarta recently.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/New rulings on tourism and telecoms

New rulings on tourism and telecoms JAKARTA (JP): The government will issue eight new and revised regulations on tourism, post and telecommunications later this week.Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications' Secretary- General Jonathan L.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Mulialand to issue bonds

Mulialand to issue bonds JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed property developer PT Mulialand will float five-year bonds worth Rp 150 billion (US$64.7 million) this month to improve its financing efficiency, the company announced yesterday.The company did not disclose its interest rate.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Legislators firm on erring clubs

Legislators firm on erring clubs JAKARTA (JP): The city administration must revoke permits of nightspots which repeatedly break the law, city councilors said on Monday after a second drug raid at a South Jakarta discotheque.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/PLN to float Rp 400b in bonds

PLN to float Rp 400b in bonds JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned electricity firm PT PLN will float five-year bonds worth Rp 400 billion (US$172.4 million) this month in an attempt to solve its financial problems, company president Djiteng Marsoedi said.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Two Dutch nationals on trial for Ecstasy smuggling

Two Dutch nationals on trial for Ecstasy smuggling TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Two Dutch nationals were tried in the Tangerang District Court yesterday for trying to smuggle more than 7,000 Ecstasy pills into Indonesia.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/EVA Air adds services

EVA Air adds services JAKARTA (JP): Taiwan's EVA Air will increase flights from Surabaya, in East Java, to Taipei from Saturday.EVA Air's representative in Jakarta, Peter Chen, said yesterday that the carrier currently links Surabaya and Taipei via Kaohsiung three times per week.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Large groups promise partnership with small-medium enterprises

Large groups promise partnership with small-medium enterprises JAKARTA (JP): Fifty large Indonesian business groups have voiced their readiness to join the so-called Jimbaran Club in fostering partnerships with small and medium enterprises, Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises ...

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Rights body announces findings

Rights body announces findings JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights said the recent attack on East Java churches was not fueled by religious hatred but instigated by "irresponsible persons.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Info officers to meet

Info officers to meet DENPASAR, Bali: Five cabinet ministers will address a three- day gathering of information officers opening in Badung regency tomorrow.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Train traffic returns to normal at Palmerah

Train traffic returns to normal at Palmerah JAKARTA (JP): Train traffic to and from Palmerah railway station, Central Jakarta, is back to normal after all the tracks were cleared and repaired yesterday.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Pakistan's democracy

Pakistan's democracy Yesterday's removal of Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and its repercussions have so far been within the rules of a game people call democracy. President Farooq Leghari was exercising his constitutional right in removing the premier.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/China's flag flutters in HK

China's flag flutters in HKBy Carrie Lee HONG KONG (Reuter): Britain's Union Jack still flies proudly across Hong Kong, but eight months before the colony is handed back to Beijing, the bright red communist flag of China that once was anathema is starting to win hearts and minds.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Guruh no show for PDI meeting

Guruh no show for PDI meeting JAKARTA (JP): Guruh Soekarnoputra failed to show up to an Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) meeting where he was due to clear-up rumors that he may jump-ship to the ruling Golkar.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Village chiefs deceive wives

Village chiefs deceive wives KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: A woman activist claims many village chiefs in the province lie to their wives about how funds for Family Welfare Movement (PKK) activities are used.Mrs.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Stay on alert near Mt Merapi

Stay on alert near Mt Merapi MAGELANG, Central Java: Residents around Mt. Merapi have been told to stay on the alert, despite a decline in volcanic activity, because of the volcano's unstable condition.Head of the Mt.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Fun House 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Just the Ten of Us 4:05 TV Drama: Termakan Gosip 4:30 Documentary Film: Situs Kerajaan Lingga Indrapura 4:55 Filler 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Indonesian Lesson 6:00 News: ...

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/'RI should not over-react to foreign criticism'

'RI should not over-react to foreign criticism' JAKARTA (JP): A senior military officer said yesterday that Indonesia should not be overly sensitive to foreign criticism nor hastily brand critics as enemies.The commander of the Army Staff and Command College, Maj. Gen.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Guardian Insurance responds

Guardian Insurance responds In response to Ms. Nosi Lestariwati's letter published on Oct. 19, it is with much regret we must advise that at the time of the accident (Oct. 1, 1996, at 8:45 p.m.) the policy was not operative.We are therefore unable to assist Ms.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/RI and PNG discuss border agreement

RI and PNG discuss border agreement NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Officials from Indonesia and Papua New Guinea are holding a three-day Joint Border Committee meeting in hopes of fostering security, stability and better cooperation in border management.Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Eco-standards coming soon

Eco-standards coming soon JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Council for National Standardization is planning to issue next year specific guidelines for environmental-conscious companies wishing to implement the recently introduced environmental management standards.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Corruption

Corruption Most Indonesian papers during recent months have printed many articles on "corruption," even to the point where the Ministry of Finance ranks at the top.To know the true facts is one thing, but to print and admit them is another.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/15 arrested for fraud

15 arrested for fraud PEKANBARU, Riau: Police have arrested 15 people suspected of defrauding PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia of billions of rupiah, Antara reported yesterday.Provincial police chief Col. Moch.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Boxing body to hire promoter for SEAG

Boxing body to hire promoter for SEAG JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association plans to hire a promotion expert to attract more people to watch boxing matches in the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here next year.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Bhutto's ouster latest chapter in tragic saga

Bhutto's ouster latest chapter in tragic sagaBy Shah Alam ISLAMABAD (AFP): Pakistan's leading political family, with a history of triumphs and tragedies, faces one of its worst moments after Tuesday's dismissal of Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Debate over Habibie's call on rates continues

Debate over Habibie's call on rates continues JAKARTA (JP): The debate over State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie's controversial call to cut interest rates continued yesterday, with more economists calling his suggestion an absurd idea.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Telkom denies buying staff shares

Telkom denies buying staff shares BANDUNG, West Java (JP): PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) yesterday ruled out suggestions it planned to buy Telkom shares held by its employees.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Habibie wants new generation in state power

Habibie wants new generation in state power JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology yesterday declined to comment on growing speculations about his possible candidacy for vice president in 1998, but did suggest younger national leaders were needed.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/HIV/AIDS program for student to be launched

HIV/AIDS program for student to be launched JAKARTA (JP): The challenge of informing junior high school students about HIV/AIDS through a special program was evident when organizers addressed school principals yesterday.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Former governor launches book

Former governor launches book JAKARTA (JP): Former Jakarta governor, R. Suprapto has launched a book commemorating his marriage's golden anniversary.Speaking from his home in Jl.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Foreign direct investment in RI expected to increase

Foreign direct investment in RI expected to increase JAKARTA (JP): Foreign direct investment in Indonesia may reach US$4.8 billion next year, up 20 percent from this year, if the government applies sound conflict-management measures when dealing with political issues, an economist has predicted.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Polls bring Balkans closer to Europe

Polls bring Balkans closer to EuropeBy Wolfgang Koydl ISTANBUL: From the beginning they were the poor relations in the collapse of communism: the Serbs, Romanians, Albanians and Bulgarians. The first started an appalling civil war, while the second got busy butchering their former dictators.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Econit urges restructuring of state-owned banks

Econit urges restructuring of state-owned banks JAKARTA (JP): The government should overhaul the management and capital structure of non-performing state banks to improve their performance and competiveness, the Econit economic research group has advised.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Zarima's arrest in U.S. receives mixed reactions

Zarima's arrest in U.S. receives mixed reactions JAKARTA (JP): The arrest of Ecstasy fugitive Zarima by Jakarta detectives in Houston, America, got a mixed public reaction.

Wed, 06 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, Firday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Platinum Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Endangered birds need to be saved

Endangered birds need to be saved JAKARTA (JP): Development in the Banten Bay area must be reduced to save nearby coral reefs and a nearly-extinct species of bird, environmental researchers said yesterday.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Indonesia to romp into the information age

Indonesia to romp into the information age JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is set to storm the information age by establishing a telecommunications system dubbed "Nusantara 21" to give cities access to the national information network.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Demand for TV receivers to rise

Demand for TV receivers to rise BEKASI, West Java (JP): Demand for television receivers will increase to 2.5 million units in 1998, 38.8 percent higher than the demand in 1995, a Toshiba executive said yesterday.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Human resources and development

Human resources and development I would like to correct two misimpressions that your Nov. 1, 1996 article on my recent speech to the International Association of Financial Executive Institutes Congress may leave on your readers. First, my talk was on the ASEAN region, not on Indonesia.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Juvenile court bill studied

Juvenile court bill studied BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Experts at the Antasari Islamic Studies Institute will discuss the controversial bill on juvenile court, Antara reported yesterday.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Indonesia and Iran agree to expand cooperation in various sector

Indonesia and Iran agree to expand cooperation in various sector JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Iran signed an agreement yesterday aimed at further expanding bilateral relationships in various sectors, including trade, industry, technology, finance, telecommunications, post and transportation.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Family empires dominate UAE business

Family empires dominate UAE businessBy Michael Georgy DUBAI (Reuter): When the al-Futtaim brothers set up a small shop on Dubai's creek in the 1930s, their dreams soared as far as the wooden dhows that plied the oceans with pearls, textiles and timber.

Wed, 06 Nov 1996

JP/Socialists fuffer setbacks in Eastern Europe

Socialists fuffer setbacks in Eastern EuropeBy Boris Kalnoky BERLIN: Two years ago, the former communists in eastern Central Europe made a sensational comeback as socialists. From Poland to Bulgaria they were swept back into power on a wave of popular disappointment with economic restructuring.