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Searching for all articles published on 1996-06-29 ...

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Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Traffic detour at Monas

Traffic detour at Monas Jakarta (JP): Starting today there will be several traffic detours near Monas compound.The inner section of Jl. Pelataran Monas will be closed to the public. All vehicles will be redirected to a new road parallel to Jl. Silang Monas.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/RI labor conditions improving, says Latief

RI labor conditions improving, says Latief JAKARTA (JP): The positive results of Indonesia's years of hard work to improve workers' conditions have won international recognition, Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief said yesterday.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Troubled factory will be renovated: Management

Troubled factory will be renovated: Management JAKARTA (JP): Executives of PT Sarkis Pacific Indonesia, whose factory in Tangerang was burnt down by angry employees on Tuesday, have planned to immediately renovate the plant and begin production again.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Little progress made at Geneva East Timor talks

Little progress made at Geneva East Timor talks JAKARTA (JP): The eighth meeting between Indonesian and Portuguese foreign ministers under the auspices of the United Nations Secretary-General ended in Geneva on Thursday, with little headway in resolving the East Timor question.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/UNESCO photo contest deadline

UNESCO photo contest deadline JAKARTA (JP): Professional and amateur photographers are urged to send in entries for the 19th world photo contest by July 31.By this date entries, which must be original and unpublished, must reach the Asia-Pacific Cultural Center for UNESCO in Tokyo, Japan.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Two firms pay dividends

Two firms pay dividends JAKARTA (JP): The shareholders of PT Mayora Indah, a publicly- listed manufacturer, approved a final dividend of Rp 25 (1 U.S. cent) per share for 1995.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/World Bank grants firms $3.5m for ozone projects

World Bank grants firms $3.5m for ozone projects JAKARTA (JP): Seven companies have received US$3.5 million in grants from the World Bank to replace ozone-destroying production techniques and materials with more environmentally-friendly means.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Sampoerna splits shares

Sampoerna splits shares SURABAYA, East Java (JP): Cigarette producer PT HM Sampoerna will pay a Rp 275 (12 U.S. cents) cash dividend (12 U.S. cents) for the 1995 financial year.The dividend payment was approved during a shareholders' meeting on Thursday.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Chechnya and Russian polls

Chechnya and Russian polls When the war in Chechnya had just started in December 1994, I wrote a letter to The Jakarta Post entitled Legacy of an Empire, calling on the Russian government to grant Chechnya and other autonomous republics the right to a confederation status, including the right to ...

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Police lack people's trust, observers say

Police lack people's trust, observers say JAKARTA (JP): The National Police is celebrating its 50th anniversary on July 1 dogged by many serious problems, most notably the public's lack of trust.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Nissan's Serena opens up a new local market segment

Nissan's Serena opens up a new local market segmentBy Russell Williamson and Tim Britten Nissan's new Serena burst onto the car market last month with the company taking about 300 orders in the first week.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/India should change nuclear policy

India should change nuclear policy It was disappointing to hear India oppose a ban on nuclear tests last week. One may still hope that New Delhi will change its mind.Realistically, however, the attempt to ban all nuclear tests by formal treaty this week now appears doomed.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/BMW adds 323i to its 3-Series range

BMW adds 323i to its 3-Series rangeBy Russell Williamson BMW looks set to further cement its reputation for producing sporty, driver's cars with the addition of the 323i to its 3- Series range.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/National Olympic team to meet Soeharto

National Olympic team to meet Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is to receive the Indonesian Olympic team at the State Palace on July 5, three days before it leaves for the world's biggest sporting meet in Atlanta.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Romana's fitness hampers RI Fed Cup preparations

Romana's fitness hampers RI Fed Cup preparations JAKARTA (JP): With just two weeks remaining before its Fed Cup playoff against Switzerland, Indonesia has been given a headache by second singles Romana Tedjakusuma, who has yet to pass a fitness test.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Serial killer may be behind youths' deaths

Serial killer may be behind youths' deaths JAKARTA (JP): Four young men, whose dead bodies have been found in bushes around the defunct Kemayoran airport in Central Jakarta in the past two years, are thought to have been murdered by one person.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Street kids go camping

Street kids go camping JAKARTA (JP): Around 200 young scavengers, street singers and vendors from various parts of the city are taking a break from work for a three-day camping holiday.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Govt to deregulate fishing sector

Govt to deregulate fishing sector JAKARTA (JP): The government will remove a ban preventing Indonesian companies from buying and operating foreign ships in Indonesian waters, an official says.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Andhika joins Lux Asia team

Andhika joins Lux Asia team JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's young racing star Andhika Anindyaguna Hermanto yesterday joined the Formula-Four Lux Motorsports Asia Team for the Indonesian legs of the Formula Asia championship scheduled for July and December.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Aussie health care sells to exist

Aussie health care sells to existBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): Health and hospital care a business commodity? Is nothing sacred? The combined conference of Indonesian Cultural and Education Institute and Australia Indonesian Business, held on 16-18 June here Melbourne, confirmed that this is ...

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Higher tire pressure could save your life

Higher tire pressure could save your lifeBy Barry Lake In terms of safety, tires are among the most important items on a car.It doesn't matter how well you drive, nor how good the steering and brakes on your car are if the tires have no grip on the road.A tire for a modern car has many functions.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Megawati loses chair but not stature

Megawati loses chair but not stature The recent controversial congress of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) in Medan effectively bulldozed Megawati Soekarnoputri from the chairmanship, but political analyst Riswandha Imawan believes she is rising in stature.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/City to hold kite festival

City to hold kite festival JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will hold a kite festival at the National Monument (Monas) park, Central Jakarta from June 30 to July 3. Various types of kites made by local and foreign kitemakers will be flown.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Collusion story at Supreme Court continues

Collusion story at Supreme Court continuesBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): Chief Justice Soerjono attempted earlier this month to put an end to the uproar over alleged collusion and bribery at the Supreme Court by announcing that the investigation team found no evidence to support the charges.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/RI seeks offset arrangement for all aircraft purchases

RI seeks offset arrangement for all aircraft purchases JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will require an offset arrangement for any purchase of aircraft from other countries in a bid to promote the development of its own aviation industry, Minister for Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said yesterday.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/California opens ASEAN trade and investment office

California opens ASEAN trade and investment office JAKARTA (JP): The U.S. state of California opened its trade and investment office for Southeast Asia here yesterday.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Mercedes introduces its two-wheel alternative

Mercedes introduces its two-wheel alternativeBy Russell Williamson PT Star Motors Indonesia, the local assembler of Mercedes-Benz cars, has introduced the perfect partner for the luxury German passenger cars.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Gus Dur hints at giving support to defiant Megawati

Gus Dur hints at giving support to defiant Megawati JAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid, chief of the 30-million strong Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), has pledged to help support Megawati Soekarnoputri, the besieged chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Auto Expo set to put RI on the automotive map

Auto Expo set to put RI on the automotive mapBy Russell Williamson This year's Auto Expo, to be held at the Jakarta Convention Center next month, is set be bigger and better than ever before.The Auto Expo runs from Saturday, July 27 to Sunday, Aug. 4 and is open daily from 10.00 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Bimantara to supply Asia with Hyundai vehicles

Bimantara to supply Asia with Hyundai vehiclesBy Russell Williamson PT BIMANTARA Cakra Nusa could soon become the sole supplier of right-hand drive Hyundai vehicles in the Asian region.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Truth or dare

Truth or dare Given the risk it poses to human life and the relative ease with which it spreads, it is not surprising that many people are worried about the dengue fever epidemic in various places in Indonesia, and specifically in Jakarta.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Seminar to discuss adverts

Seminar to discuss adverts JAKARTA (JP): PT Ammirati Puris Lintas Indonesia is to host a regional conference on the advertising industry in the Asia Pacific region here next month.

Sat, 29 Jun 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.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Crazy world

Crazy world The Jakarta Post recently commissioned a survey of readers, and one of the questions was "how does the paper compare with other newspapers in terms of content?" My answer would be that it compares very favorably, as, in any single edition, it gives an unequaled exposure of the crazy ...

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/PT Gas Negara aiming for Rp 90 billion net profit

PT Gas Negara aiming for Rp 90 billion net profit JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN), recently changing its legal status to a limited liability company with a commercial mission, forecast a net profit of Rp 90 billion (US$38.96 million) this year.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Barito pays Rp 50 devidend

Barito pays Rp 50 devidend JAKARTA (JP): The shareholders of PT Barito Pacific Timber, a major publicly-listed producer of plywood and blockboards, yesterday approved the management's proposal to pay a dividend of Rp 50 (2.1 U.S. cents) per share.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Where art thou Walter Burley Griffin? Indonesia needs you

Where art thou Walter Burley Griffin? Indonesia needs youBy Zatni Arbi CANBERRA (JP): The Brassey Hotel, Room 250. I was just about to take a quick shower when the phone rang. It was a lady friend who was wishing me welcome to Canberra, a city I was visiting for the first time.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Mercedes offers fresh perspective

Mercedes offers fresh perspectiveBy Russell Williamson Mercedes-Benz's new E-Class mid-sized luxury sedan arrived in Jakarta earlier this month with a fanfare befitting a presidential visit.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Seven die in bus crash

Seven die in bus crash TEGAL, Central Java: Seven people were killed and 16 others injured in a mass pile up involving a van, a bus and a scooter here on Thursday night, police said yesterday.Chief of the Tegal police precinct Lt. Col. Soedibyo said the accident at about 8 p.m.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Food bill targets firms neglecting safety rules

Food bill targets firms neglecting safety rules JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday submitted to the House of Representatives a food bill which includes the imposition of penalties of up to Rp 500 million (US$217,391) against companies neglecting food-safety regulations.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/PT Indah Kiat to increase production to 1.2 million tons

PT Indah Kiat to increase production to 1.2 million tons JAKARTA (JP): PT Indah Kiat Pulp and Paper aims to be capable of producing 1.2 million tons of pulp per annum by the end of this year, the company said yesterday. Its current capacity is 800,000 tons.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Indonesia scheduled to host ASEAN meeting next month

Indonesia scheduled to host ASEAN meeting next monthBy Matthew Allen Vehicle emissions and safety standards, together with improved regional trade, will be the major issues when the ASEAN Automotive Federation (AAF) convenes in Jakarta next month.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/NGOs seek media help with environment campaign

NGOs seek media help with environment campaign JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) has called on the media to help non-governmental organizations' (NGOs) campaign for sustainable development.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/General Motors freezes investment in Indonesia

General Motors freezes investment in IndonesiaBy Russell Williamson General Motors Corp has frozen its investment in Indonesia for an indefinite period in response to confusion surrounding the government's national car policy.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku 2:35 TV Series: Gaiking 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:30 Soccer: Dunhill League 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Soccer: Dunhill League (continued) 5:10 Evening News 5:30 Culture 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Performance: Pelangi ...

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Abdul Manullang -- The Stevie Wonder of Bekasi

Abdul Manullang -- The Stevie Wonder of BekasiBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): People who frequent the Bekasi bus terminal are familiar with Abdul Manullang, a 41-year-old blind singer with a deep voice who regularly performs with his young children near a Chinese restaurant there.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 28, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Notable lawman Ali Said dies of asthma at 69

Notable lawman Ali Said dies of asthma at 69 JAKARTA (JP): Ali Said, the former chief justice and chairman of the National Commission on Human Rights, died of asthma at Pondok Indah hospital yesterday. He had turned 69 on June 12.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Golds depend on women golfers

Golds depend on women golfers JAKARTA (JP): The host Jakarta will be relying on its national women's golfers to win the gold medals in the sport at the 14th National Games this September.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/PDI members told to end mass street protests

PDI members told to end mass street protests JAKARTA (JP): The chief of the Jakarta Regional Military Command, Maj. Gen.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/9,000 ready to monitor poll

9,000 ready to monitor poll SEMARANG: The Central Java chapter of the Moslem-oriented Indonesian Development Party (PPP) has recruited 9,000 activists to monitor next year's general election.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Virtual banking needs new regulations: Analysts

Virtual banking needs new regulations: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): The rapid development of information technology in the banking sector means changes are required in its regulation, analysts said yesterday.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Lead removal slow and expensive

Lead removal slow and expensive The response to my recent article about unleaded gasoline makes it apparent that I did not make my central point clear. Lead is a health menace, without question.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Nuclear project in the bag

Nuclear project in the bag SEMARANG: The government's controversial plan to build a nuclear plant near here is most likely to go ahead despite strong objection from environmentalists, an official said.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Landuse and human resources

Landuse and human resources The policy of encouraging industrial growth during the past 25 years proved inadequate in keeping pace with the growing number of human resources. The number of job opportunities available is not balanced by the number of people entering the labor market.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/One year countdown to HK's return to China

One year countdown to HK's return to ChinaBy Jonathan Power LONDON (JP): Exactly one year to go. On June 30 next year, the fateful day dawns when at midnight the union jack is hauled down over the Government House in Hong Kong and the yellow star of China is hoisted in its stead.

Sat, 29 Jun 1996

JP/Festival for street singers

Festival for street singers BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Bogor Association of Street Singers in cooperation with the local administration will organize a competition for street singers.