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Searching for all articles published on 1996-05-15 ...

51 articles.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Mien finds RI presence in pageant degrading

Mien finds RI presence in pageant degrading JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Women's Affairs Mien Sugandhi said yesterday that the presence of a young Indonesian woman wearing a swimsuit at the Miss Universe pageant in Las Vegas was humiliating and debased the integrity of Indonesian women.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Mother's Day

Mother's Day Congratulations to President Bill Clinton for taking over the "Talk It Over" column of his illustrious better-half (The Jakarta Post, May 12, 1996).

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Can Jakartans feel at home in their city?

Can Jakartans feel at home in their city? JAKARTA (JP): From the tailors in the old market to the new Seibu department store, there's something for everyone in the Blok M shopping center.Watch and key repair shops are still in place since the renovation of the center began in 1985.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 14, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Defense industry in transition

Defense industry in transitionBy Anak Agung Banyu Perwita BANDUNG (JP): The 20th century has seen more than its share of economic trauma and devastating war. In many parts of the world, actual progress in improving broad-based economic well-being has fallen far short of aspirations.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Monkeys beg for tourists

Monkeys beg for tourists MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The mayoralty is trying to tame hundreds of wild monkeys roaming Pusuk Hill forests in a bid to attract tourists.The monkeys, which hang out along the roads in the forest, are given bananas, sweet potatoes and beans every week.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Politicians beg for seats

Politicians beg for seats SEMARANG: Central Java Governor Soewardi says local politicians have flooded him with letters begging him to help them obtain seats on local legislative councils or in the House of Representatives.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/More oil refineries needed to meet increasing demand

More oil refineries needed to meet increasing demand JAKARTA L(JP): Indonesia is in dire need of new oil refineries to meet the growing demand for oil products, Minister of Mines and Energy Ida Bagus Sudjana said here yesterday.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/TV programs

TV programsTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 Game Show: Fun House 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Children Program: Arena 123 3:30 TV Series: Roseanne 4:05 TV Drama: Kerja Tambah 4:30 Documentary Film: Ngusaba Samba 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:00 News: ...

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Qantas extends its RI services

Qantas extends its RI services JAKARTA (JP): The Australian flag carrier Qantas Airways will open additional routes to Indonesia later this year, visiting Australian Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer said yesterday.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/2,700 to secure 1997 election

2,700 to secure 1997 election BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The local chapter of the United Development Party has assigned over 2,700 of its members to help the government run the 1997 election.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Bapepam urged to probe Bank Mashill case

Bapepam urged to probe Bank Mashill case JAKARTA (JP): Several analysts have urged the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) and the management of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) to investigate a controversial "takeover" plan of Bank Mashill.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Critics push govt to find balance in development

Critics push govt to find balance in development JAKARTA (JP): Government critics gathered yesterday to discuss how the nation fared in terms of economic development over the past 30 years, focusing on social and economic disparity.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Junior booters qualify for London

Junior booters qualify for London JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian junior soccer team beat host Malaysia 2-1 in the grand final of the Asia-Pacific Nike Premier Cup in Mindef Stadium, Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/'SCTV' management sacks debate producer

'SCTV' management sacks debate producer SURABAYA (JP): The producer who brought together two rival politicians in a highly controversial television debate last month has lost his job at SCTV.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Italian food festival short on imaginative culinary creations

Italian food festival short on imaginative culinary creations JAKARTA (JP): Italian cuisine brings to mind a cornucopia of sun-drenched, zesty, succulent food -- olives, lashings of olive oil, twists, curls, and ribbons of al dente pasta, ricotta, mozzarella, and other exotic cheeses, ripe ...

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Infrastructures needs $17b in new investments

Infrastructures needs $17b in new investments JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday invited further private investment in clean water supply, toll roads and transportation infrastructure projects.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Govt urged to tackle infected cotton problem

Govt urged to tackle infected cotton problem JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Textile Association (API) has urged the government to address the problem of cavitoma-infected cotton imported by PT Argo Manunggal International from Calcot Ltd. in California, the United States.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/RI policy commended

RI policy commended World Bank President James Wolfensohn's high praise on Monday for Indonesia's economic growth pattern as a model for developing countries was not meant to be a diplomatic nicety.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Steady Safe to operate trains

Steady Safe to operate trains JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed transportation firm PT Steady Safe has approval from state-owned railway firm Perumka to develop and operate a commuter train system in Greater Jakarta.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Mitsui gets contract from PLN

Mitsui gets contract from PLN JAKARTA (JP): Japan's Mitsui & Co. Ltd and Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding have secured a contract worth US$70.48 million from the state electricity firm PLN to build steam generators and auxiliaries for two power units in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Progress of pulp, paper industry

Progress of pulp, paper industry1. The development of Indonesia's pulp and paper industry in the last five years: 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Installed capacity (ton p.a.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Most Indonesians prefer mediocrity to competition

Most Indonesians prefer mediocrity to competition JAKARTA (JP): Respected scholar Sayidiman Suryohadiprojo says most Indonesians prefer mediocrity to competition.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/RI expects two 'sepak takraw' golds

RI expects two 'sepak takraw' golds JAKARTA (JP): The newly-elected chairman of the Indonesian Sepak Takraw Association, Beddu Amang, announced yesterday that the association would do its best to get two gold medals in the next Southeast Asian Games here next year.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Freedom of expression a tricky issue

Freedom of expression a tricky issue Demokrasi dalam Pasungan (Politik Perijinan di Indonesia) Edited by Hairus Salim HS and Angger Jati Wijaya Published by Forum LSM/LPSM, Yogyakarta January 1996 155 pp, Rp 8,000.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Sudjana warns of coal-burning impact

Sudjana warns of coal-burning impact JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana emphasized yesterday the importance of anticipating the environmental impact of the increasing use of coal for power generation.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Testing times ahead for India

Testing times ahead for India The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) surprisingly strong showing in India's general elections last week capped a remarkable comeback for the Hindu fundamentalist party, which a decade ago had just two lawmakers in Parliament.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Romo Mangun's religiosity is beyond all boundaries

Romo Mangun's religiosity is beyond all boundariesBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): He never dreams of reaching the stars. He never feels he creates masterpieces. He never expects any reward for the things he has done.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/'Deutschland ueber alles'? -- Yes

'Deutschland ueber alles'? -- Yes In his letter which appeared in the Saturday, May 4 edition of The Jakarta Post, your reader -- Soelarto Hadisoemarto -- questioned the playing of the German national anthem during the memorial ceremonies for the late Mrs. Tien Suharto.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Dubbing

Dubbing I am writing this letter to voice my opinion about the Minister of Education and Culture's appeal to all TV stations to dub all foreign films.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Hunger strike staged to protest military

Hunger strike staged to protest military JAKARTA (JP): Seven students, including one female, began a hunger strike yesterday in protest of the military's handling of rioting in Ujungpandang, the capital of South Sulawesi, which led to the deaths of three students.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Sabrina-look-alike contest attracts over 180 entrants

Sabrina-look-alike contest attracts over 180 entrants JAKARTA (JP): Who would miss a chance to win two Air France tickets to Paris or an outfit from Cerrutti 1881 Ladies?These were the grand prizes in the Sabrina Look-alike Contest, which took place on Thursday, May 9, at the Regent Hotel in ...

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/The black and white vision of Jakarta's Galeri Antara

The black and white vision of Jakarta's Galeri AntaraBy Jim Plouffe JAKARTA (JP): Yudhi Soerjoatmodjo wasn't happy. He couldn't picture himself as a salesman or a businessman."That's what my parents wanted," he now says with some guilt.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Oetojo prepared to take the heat for Tansil's escape

Oetojo prepared to take the heat for Tansil's escape JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman, facing increasing public pressure for the escape of convicted businessman Eddy Tansil, says he's ready to take the heat.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/YLKI against increase in city toll rates

YLKI against increase in city toll rates JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) is against the proposal to increase the toll on the city's turnpike, and urges the House of Representatives to listen to the people before approving such a proposal.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Golf course owners told to groom juniors

Golf course owners told to groom juniors JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the National Sports Council, Wismoyo Arismunandar, urged golf course owners to set up clubs and recruit national golfers in a bid to improve their performance at international events.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/The Ecstasy problem

The Ecstasy problem Police and customs officials have reacted quickly to the public's rising concern with the circulation of the drug Ecstasy. After the seizure of thousands of Ecstasy pills estimated to be worth Rp 1.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/China-RI trade has potential: Zhu

China-RI trade has potential: Zhu JAKARTA (JP): Sino-Indonesian trade has developed rapidly since the two countries resumed diplomatic ties five years ago.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/ACeS chooses Proton to launch its satellite

ACeS chooses Proton to launch its satellite JAKARTA (JP): PT Asia Cellular Satellite System (ACeS), a Jakarta-based mobile satellite telecommunications operator, has chosen a Russian Proton rocket for the launch of its Garuda satellite.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Shopping centers urged to sell traditional food

Shopping centers urged to sell traditional food JAKARTA (JP): A cabinet minister has urged owners of shopping centers in the city to provide space for sellers of traditional Indonesian food, enabling such food to compete with the massive marketing of foreign cuisine here.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Rights body urged to investigate killing

Rights body urged to investigate killing JAKARTA (JP): Rights activists yesterday urged the National Commission on Human Rights to investigate last month's shooting incident in West Kalimantan, during which one protester was killed.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Wayang comes to the CSIS

Wayang comes to the CSIS JAKARTA (JP): The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will stage a shadow puppet play this evening from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/PMI detects 39 HIV-positive donors

PMI detects 39 HIV-positive donors JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) said it has taken a series of measures to screen out HIV-positive blood donated by the public, thus preventing its transfusion to patients.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Indofood's profits up 37%

Indofood's profits up 37% JAKARTA (JP): PT Indofood Sukses Makmur announced yesterday that its net profits for the first quarter of 1996, ending March 31, increased by 37 percent to Rp 76 billion (US32 million) over the same period of last year.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Military launches Irian operation

Military launches Irian operation JAKARTA (JP): The military has launched an operation against the separatist rebels in Irian Jaya holding 11 European and Indonesian scientists hostage in the Jayawijaya regency, a senior Armed Forces (ABRI) officer said yesterday.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Pulp industry faces low prices and oversupply

Pulp industry faces low prices and oversupplyBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's burgeoning pulp and paper industry, which some analysts predict will become giant, is being hampered by price declines and oversupply issues.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Detectives sharpen skills at environment course

Detectives sharpen skills at environment course SERPONG, West Java (JP): Cases of pollution and environmental damage will continue to increase if reports and complaints are not handled seriously, National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo said yesterday.

Wed, 15 May 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, 15 May 1996

JP/Indonesia's pulp export target hard to reach

Indonesia's pulp export target hard to reach JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has an ambitious target for pulp exports of 1.15 million tons this year, but such hopes may have to be played down if prices on the international market are unfavorable, an official says.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/78 hoodlums netted in raid

78 hoodlums netted in raid JAKARTA (JP): Police have netted 78 hoodlums in various places in Central Jakarta.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Abubakar Nataprawira said that the raid, which started at 9 p.m on Monday, also netted six drunkards and three gamblers. The raid ended at 4 a.m.

Wed, 15 May 1996

JP/Astra Graphia's acquisition

Astra Graphia's acquisition JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Astra Graphia, a supplier of office electronic equipment, said yesterday that it will acquire 100 percent of PT Mitracorp Footwear International with an aim to diversify its business.