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Searching for all articles published on 1996-05-21 ...

54 articles.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Monopoly helps certain officials, says legislator

Monopoly helps certain officials, says legislator JAKARTA (JP): The government's control of state budgets and exclusive management of national wealth have produced an unchecked system, resulting in an economic monopoly that enriches certain officials, says a legislator.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/BPS committed to middle-class housing

BPS committed to middle-class housing JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed Bank Papan Sejahtera (BPS) will continue to maintain its core business of financing housing developments for the middle class, the bank's new president, Al Njoo, said yesterday."There's no significant change.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Euro Cup final offers classic battle

Euro Cup final offers classic battleBy Vic Mills LONDON (JP): The European Champions Cup final between Ajax and Juventus in Rome on May 22 promises a night of glorious club soccer.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Experts says broadcasting bill too restrictive

Experts says broadcasting bill too restrictive JAKARTA (JP): Noted mass communications expert Abdul Muis was so dismayed with the government's bill on broadcasting that he advised the House of Representatives yesterday against its further deliberation.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Aircraft on offer in golf tourney

Aircraft on offer in golf tourney JAKARTA (JP): A two-seater light aircraft worth hundreds of thousands of dollars is up for grabs in the golf tournament hosted by the Indonesian Bankers Association this Sunday.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Beauty contest

Beauty contest Only eight days after this nation ended a week of national mourning, a fuss started brewing over the issue of Indonesia's participation in an international beauty pageant.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/The eastern region

The eastern region More than five years after President Soeharto's call for a more concerted, comprehensive development program for the eastern region, the least developed part of the country, the government has finally come up with a concrete scheme.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Give subtitles the boot

Give subtitles the boot I fully agree with Minister Harmoko and the government on dubbing all foreign programs aired by local television networks into Indonesian.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/India's new leader

India's new leader With the election of Atal Bihari Vajpayee as prime minister, India enters a potentially dangerous new period in its tumultuous history. Mr.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Cuba's voices of freedom

Cuba's voices of freedom Encouraging a freer flow of information in Fidel Castro's Cuba has never been easy, but recent developments in Havana and Washington will make it even harder.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Union slams 'Royal City' rental hike

Union slams 'Royal City' rental hike JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Prosperous Workers Union (SBSI) yesterday criticized a taxi company for increasing its rental fee, saying that its drivers are suffering from the raise.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Italian team Lazio to play at Senayan

Italian team Lazio to play at Senayan JAKARTA (JP): Italian top division soccer team Lazio will lock horns with a local all-star team in an exhibition match at Senayan stadium at 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/'Nationalism a mere political commodity'

'Nationalism a mere political commodity' SEMARANG (JP): Nationalism has faded and people are wrapped up in materialism, an observer says.Suratal H.W.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Gamblers will be standing trial: Police

Gamblers will be standing trial: Police JAKARTA (JP): City police have pledged to bring all the suspected gamblers who were arrested over the weekend in West Jakarta to court soon."We never intend to settle cases out of court," Jakarta Police spokesman Lt. Col.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Glutinous rice not a priority

Glutinous rice not a priorityBy Joko Sarwono BOGOR, West Java (JP): What's so special about ketan, the glutinous rice that is widely used in various traditional snacks?Nothing. At least not until recently.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Firm punished for smuggling bid

Firm punished for smuggling bid UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: A cargo forwarding company lost its operation permit yesterday after having attempted to smuggle 160 protected fish to Hong Kong last week.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/City police probe schoolgirl rape case

City police probe schoolgirl rape case JAKARTA (JP): City police are still investigating the alleged involvement of a school teacher and a police corporal in the rape of a 14-year-old schoolgirl.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Private sector should manage national parks

Private sector should manage national parks JAKARTA (JP): An official has suggested that the private sector take over the management of Indonesia's national parks so that they can be exploited in a more profitable way.Surna T.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Robbery with assault surging in Jakarta

Robbery with assault surging in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Robbery involving violence which causes death or serious injury remained the third most common crime recorded in the city during the first four months of this year, with almost eight cases reported every day.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Toys'R'Us opens here

Toys'R'Us opens here JAKARTA (JP): The world-renowned children's toy shop Toys'R'Us will open a branch at the Lippo Supermal Karawaci, Tangerang, west of here on Wednesday, May 29.

Tue, 21 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.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Aiwa opens new plant in RI

Aiwa opens new plant in RI JAKARTA (JP): PT Aiwa Indonesia, a joint venture between Aiwa Singapore Ltd. and Singamip Enterprise Pte. Ltd., yesterday officially opened its electronic goods manufacturing plant in Sukabumi, West Java.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Aspac wins Kobatama league

Aspac wins Kobatama league JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion Aspac from Jakarta maintained its winning streak after the second round of Kobatama basketball league, in Semarang, Central Java, which took place on Sunday.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Environmental rules must be obeyed: Official

Environmental rules must be obeyed: Official JAKARTA (JP): An official and a councilor said that city officers should step up supervision over industries' compliance to environmental rules.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Kelantan faces split over palace interference

Kelantan faces split over palace interferenceBy David Chew SINGAPORE (JP): The Islamic-led coalition government of Malaysia's Kelantan state faces an imminent split, as component parties openly accuse each other of bad faith and mismanagement after the controversial issue of palace interference ...

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Indonesia and PNG discuss security

Indonesia and PNG discuss security JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Security cooperation will be high on the agenda of the Indonesian and Papua New Guinea armed forces officials' regular meeting scheduled for today, a local official says.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/'Deutschland Ueber Alles?'

'Deutschland Ueber Alles?' I still feel sure and even dare to bet that the inclusion of the Deutschland Ueber Alles in the recent memorial ceremonies for our dear and beloved late Mrs. Tien Soeharto -- whether right or wrong -- was due to ignorance.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Basque country eyes RI investment

Basque country eyes RI investment JAKARTA (JP): A business delegation from the Basque Country of Spain yesterday began its five-day mission to improve two-way trade and sound out investment possibilities here.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Students demand truth on riot death toll

Students demand truth on riot death toll JAKARTA (JP): Some 100 students demanded yesterday that the government be more "transparent" about the number of deaths in last month's street protests in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/RI, South Korea to clash in Uber Cup semifinals

RI, South Korea to clash in Uber Cup semifinalsBy Arif Suryobuwono HONG KONG (JP): History repeats itself. So does a showdown between Indonesia and South Korea in the Uber Cup women's team badminton championship semifinal.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Motorist killed in traffic accident

Motorist killed in traffic accident JAKARTA (JP): A motorist was killed when his jeep was hit by two buses yesterday on the Cawang-Tanjung Priok section of the Jakarta toll road, near the Rawamangun exit in East Jakarta.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Indonesia duo win APBFC bridge title

Indonesia duo win APBFC bridge title JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top pair of Henky Lasut and Eddy Manoppo proved that they are the best in Asia after winning the open pairs event at the Asia Pacific Bridge Federation Congress in Macau late Sunday night.Eddy and Hengky collected 571.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/State recognition of right to housing vital to healthy living

State recognition of right to housing vital to healthy living JAKARTA (JP): The lack of adequate housing is one of the most pressing problems facing humanity.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Many voters still not registered

Many voters still not registered JAKARTA (JP): A significant number of people eligible to vote are still unregistered after the initial nationwide registration drive, which started on May 1st, ended yesterday.Spokesman for the Jakarta chapter of the General Election Committee Toto H.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/'Sketsa's 7th anniversary

'Sketsa's 7th anniversary JAKARTA (JP): To commemorate its 7th anniversary, Sketsa, an architecture magazine, plans to hold a series of activities including contests, exhibitions and a seminar.Elizabeth W.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/RI holds AIDS candlelight vigil

RI holds AIDS candlelight vigil JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians gathered for the fist time on Sunday night to commemorate the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial and Mobilization.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/RI-U.S. navies in joint exercise

RI-U.S. navies in joint exercise SURABAYA: Indonesian and American navies have been conducting joint exercises in Indonesian territories, beginning on May 15 and lasting until May 30.Spokesman for the Indonesian Navy's Eastern Fleet Lt. Col.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Aneka Kimia fails to acquire PT Polekao

Aneka Kimia fails to acquire PT Polekao JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed chemical distributor PT Aneka Kimia Raya yesterday received the endorsement of its shareholders to cancel a planned acquisition worth Rp 19 billion (US$ 8.1 million).

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Botanical Gardens Clean Campaign launched

Botanical Gardens Clean Campaign launched BOGOR, West Java (JP): A group of young people had a picnic at the Bogor Botanical Gardens. They ate, drank, chatted and littered. Boxes, plastics, cans and the leftover food were scattered on the ground.Trash worms soon came and joined them.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Kid's Song 3:05 Children Program 3:30 TV Series: Beyond Tomorrow 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science: The Great Days of the Century 4:30 Culture: Rumah Adat Lamin dari Samarinda 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons: ...

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/CORRECTION:

CORRECTION: In the article titled Hostage release may discourage separatism on this page yesterday, we erroneously attributed Strassbourg as a city in Australia instead of in Austria as it should be. We regret the error.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Petak Sembilan market finally demolished

Petak Sembilan market finally demolished JAKARTA (JP): A demolition squad has torn down the Petak Sembilan market in the west of the city, putting an end to the traders' two-months of inner turmoil.A demolition order was issued by the West Jakarta mayor on March 28.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Demand for office space in Jakarta remains strong

Demand for office space in Jakarta remains strong JAKARTA (JP): An international property consultant believes that worries about the possible oversupply of office spaces in the city this and next year are unfounded as demands will remain strong while supplies will fluctuate over the next two ...

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Two killed in kettle explosion

Two killed in kettle explosion BANDUNG: Two workers at a cracker factory on Jl. Sukaati Mengger were killed and seven severely injured when an underground steam kettle exploded on Saturday.The accident occurred at 5:30 a.m.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Two more suspects named in Tansil escape case

Two more suspects named in Tansil escape case JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday named two more suspects in their investigation into the escape of corrupt businessman Eddy Tansil from prison, bringing the total number of people under police arrest to 12.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/RI out to keep perfect Thomas Cup record

RI out to keep perfect Thomas Cup recordBy Arif Suryobuwono HONG KONG (JP): Defending Thomas Cup champion Indonesia has already assured itself of a semifinal berth, but it is out to maintain a spotless record in today's last group match against England.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Govt to launch national foster parent drive

Govt to launch national foster parent drive JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is to launch a national foster-parents drive on May 29 to generate more funds from the public to send some six million poor children to school.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Asahimas expects 15% profit rise

Asahimas expects 15% profit rise JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Asahimas Flat Glass expects only a 15 percent increase in its sales and profits this year due to limited production volume.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 20, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Security guards held for theft

Security guards held for theft JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta police have arrested four security guards for stealing a safe deposit box containing Rp 19.6 million (US$8,340) from a shopping center they worked at.According to Lt. Col.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Building of pavilion halted

Building of pavilion halted TANGERANG, West Java (JP): The local administration has ordered the developer constructing Tangerang General Hospital's pavilion to temporarily halt activities until it has secured the necessary building permit.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Soeharto calls for smooth poll

Soeharto calls for smooth poll JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called on the nation yesterday to strive to make the general election next year better than previous polls in Indonesia.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Prosecutors insist on death penalty

Prosecutors insist on death penalty JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutors told a court here yesterday that they intended to stick to their demand for the death penalty for a murder suspect.

Tue, 21 May 1996

JP/Korean automotive companies ready to support Timor

Korean automotive companies ready to support Timor JAKARTA (JP): South Korean car sellers plan to start operations in Indonesia to support this country's national car program.