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Searching for all articles published on 1996-07-26 ...

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Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Program guide

Program guide Around the 10th of each month for the last six months, I have called Indovision (PT Matahari Lintas Cakrawala) to obtain their program guide. Earlier this month, I resisted the temptation just to see how late they would deliver the guide.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/PDI: Ideology vs clientalism

PDI: Ideology vs clientalismBy Arief Budiman SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): Political power depends on followers. Why do people follow?According to Max Weber, there are three types of political leaders: traditional, charismatic and legal-rational.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music * 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.; Abouwhim Band, Thursday, 10:30 p.m.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Canada signs cooperation agreement with Vietnam

Canada signs cooperation agreement with Vietnam JAKARTA (JP): Canada has formally recognized Vietnam as the seventh member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), giving Hanoi access to Ottawa's development aid.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Press refuses to back out of PDI row

Press refuses to back out of PDI row JAKARTA (JP): Observers and editors yesterday cold-shouldered a call by Media Indonesia daily that the domestic media should blackout reports on the protracted leadership conflict in the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and Entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Pasar Senggol - Balinese Arts & Crafts, daily. Sunset Procession, daily. Ramayana dance, Thursday. Legong dance, Saturday. Arjuna Wiwaha dance, Sunday. Rejang, Puspawresti, Belibis and Jaran Teji dances, Monday.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 12:00 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku (My Country) 12:05 TV Series: Boogie 12:30 TV Series: Remaja Indonesia 1:05 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 1:30 Comedy 2:05 Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 2:30 Sports: Olympiad '96 from Atlanta - live 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Business Program ...

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/The threat of terrorism

The threat of terrorism Terrorism is considered a major threat to world order, security and peace. Although terror and terrorism are not new phenomena, their potential threat is felt to be much greater than in the past. Acts of terrorism are usually conducted by frustrated individuals or groups.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Soerjadi gets final seal of approval

Soerjadi gets final seal of approval JAKARTA (JP): After one month of waiting, Soerjadi was received by President Soeharto yesterday to get the official seal of approval for his election as chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) at a controversial congress in Medan.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/State domination leads to 'disguise resistance'

State domination leads to 'disguise resistance' SURABAYA (JP): The domination of the state and its apparatus in national development has given birth to "disguised resistance" by the people, a scholar says.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/U.S. visa

U.S. visa This is in reference to the letter Selective or discriminatory on July 19, 1996 by Mrs. Conny Gafar. Mrs. Gafar, I am really sorry to hear about the unpleasantness that happened to your son's girlfriend. I hope that the U.S.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Bogor traffic getting better

Bogor traffic getting better BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Bogor administration is gradually reducing the traffic congestion which usually occurs on Jl. Nyi Raja Permas and Jl. Dewi Sartika near Kebon Kacang market, a spokesman said.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Economists to play tennis

Economists to play tennis JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Economists Association will stage its tenth tennis tournament at the Senayan tennis complex next week.The tournament, in which 400 of its member economists will participate, will be opened on Aug.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Dollar trades in narrow ranges

Dollar trades in narrow ranges LONDON (UPI): The U.S. dollar traded in narrow ranges against European currencies yesterday morning as dealers awaited the outcome of a Bundesbank council meeting that was expected to reduce the country's repo rate.In London, the U.S. currency was quoted at 1.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/PMC fails to agree on crucial questions

PMC fails to agree on crucial questions JAKARTA (JP): Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and their dialog partners ended their three days of talks yesterday, remaining as far apart as they began on many major issues.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/'People's sense of justice ignored'

'People's sense of justice ignored' JAKARTA (JP): More criticism was voiced yesterday against the Supreme Court over the way it had attempted to cover up alleged collusion involving its senior judges.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/In defense of constructive engagement

In defense of constructive engagement Now that Myanmar is an ASEAN observer, with the promise of full membership in two years, it is possible to look back with some amusement on the hype and the hysterics, and the postures struck by some Western spokesmen.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/President's son to take part in subway project

President's son to take part in subway project JAKARTA (JP): Bambang Trihatmodjo will join the Indonesian group of investors in Jakarta's first subway project from Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in West Jakarta.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/'The Juror' falls into the category of courtroom drama

'The Juror' falls into the category of courtroom dramaBy Parvathi Nayar Narayan Due to technical problems, there were a number of misprints in the review of the film The Juror which appeared in the Sunday edition of July 21, 1996. We have therefore decided to rerun the story on this page.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 25, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Media astray on disabled issue

Media astray on disabled issue SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Experts and activists involved in a campaign to empower disabled people have lamented the lack of media exposure on the issue.Dr. Handoyo Tjandrakusuma, the director of the Prof. Dr.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Memo does not involve South China Sea issue

Memo does not involve South China Sea issue JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government said yesterday that the memo it had sent to the Chinese government was on China's recent declaration of its new sea baselines, which did not touch on the disputed Spratly islands in the South China Sea.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Foreigner arrested

Foreigner arrested JAKARTA (JP): A 56-year-old Pakistani was arrested yesterday morning, accused of damaging a Mercedes-Benz sedan and possessing a sharp weapon in a public place, police say.Zabir allegedly damaged the luxurious sedan owned by Arief Irwan Hakim in front of a restaurant on Jl.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/'Media, private sector must help fight AIDS'

'Media, private sector must help fight AIDS' JAKARTA (JP): A senior journalist said yesterday that there comes a time when the press should interpret its stories, and that time comes when it writes about the deadly Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Resettler kids obtain degrees

Resettler kids obtain degrees AMBON, Maluku: Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo says he is impressed by how children of transmigrants in Buru Island, Central Maluku, coped with adversities faced in settling on new land and succeeded in their educations.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Burundi army bans parties: State radio

Burundi army bans parties: State radio BUJUMBURA (Agencies): Burundi's Tutsi-dominated army seized power yesterday, outlawed political parties and closed the airport and land borders, state radio said.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/4,000 youths get training in Taiwan

4,000 youths get training in Taiwan MEDAN, North Sumatra: A total of 4,000 local youths have been included in one-year on the job training in middle-scale companies in Taiwan, Antara reported yesterday.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Betawi festival on Jl. Jaksa

Betawi festival on Jl. Jaksa JAKARTA (JP): The third annual Betawi festival, called Pesta Jalan Jaksa '96, or the Jl. Jaksa Fair, will run from July 31 to August 4 in the tourist center in Central Jakarta.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Freeport's commitment

Freeport's commitment Thank you for helping clearup the latest false rumor that has swept through the Timika-Tembagapura area (Irian tribal leader not abducted, July 23, 1996).

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/PMC makes little progress on nuclear treaties

PMC makes little progress on nuclear treaties JAKARTA (JP): While delegates during their meetings here repeatedly expressed commitment to disarmament, the Post Ministerial Conference (PMC) that ended yesterday brought ASEAN no closer to either a nuclear test ban treaty or a nuclear free zone in ...

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Farmers protest land takeover

Farmers protest land takeover BANDUNG, West Java: A group of farmers demonstrated outside the West Java High Court demanding an objective trial of their case against PT Cisadane Perdana, a developer that appropriated their land.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/U.S. gives conditional support to EAEC

U.S. gives conditional support to EAEC JAKARTA (JP): The United States said yesterday that it would endorse the establishment of the proposed East Asia Economic Caucus (EAEC), promoted tirelessly by Malaysia, provided it remains open to all states in the region.U.S.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Interest rates may decrease one point

Interest rates may decrease one point JAKARTA (JP): Interest rates will decrease by at least one percentage point if there are no more policy errors in the second half of this year, Rizal Ramlia, a senior researcher of the Econit economic advisory group, predicted yesterday.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/U.S. asks Asia-Pacific to do more on services

U.S. asks Asia-Pacific to do more on services JAKARTA (JP): The United States stepped up its pressure on countries in the Asia-Pacific region to open up their services sector, liberalize their procurement markets and eliminate bribery practices.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/'Taxi drivers should train for self-defense'

'Taxi drivers should train for self-defense' JAKARTA (JP): City police are advocating that taxi drivers be given martial arts lessons to help the drivers protect themselves from possible attacks."We would be happy to train the drivers," city police spokesman Lt. Col. Iman Haryatna said yesterday.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Jakarta Military Command hints at imminent action

Jakarta Military Command hints at imminent action JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Regional Military Command signaled yesterday that it will soon move to stop the free speech forum being conducted by supporters of Megawati Soekarnoputri at the headquarters of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) here.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/South Korean's guard murdered

South Korean's guard murdered JAKARTA (JP): An employee of a South Korean businessman was stabbed to death yesterday by four unidentified men in the Tanah Abang district, Central Jakarta.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Fuel-saving minibuses join rally

Fuel-saving minibuses join rally JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro has urged the public to be more fuel conscious in this era of depleting energy reserves.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Rural agribusinesses need help: Official

Rural agribusinesses need help: Official JAKARTA (JP): A senior official suggested yesterday that business people should help accelerate the development of agriculture-based industries to improve the prosperity of farmers.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/The Listening Post

The Listening Post * I just got back from Vancouver and Texas and survived ten days of my 89-year-old father telling me "Why didn't you listen to your mother and me? You've wasted your life and have nothing to show for it! There's nothing worse, nothing, than being old and poor!" while the old lady ...

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Pelangi Indah Canindo to go public

Pelangi Indah Canindo to go public JAKARTA (JP): PT Pelangi Indah Canindo, a metal packing manufacturer, said yesterday that it would offer 27.5 million new shares to the public to raise about Rp 19.25 billion (US$8.2 million).

Fri, 26 Jul 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.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Atlanta Olympics

Atlanta Olympics Whenever the Olympics is held, the grand opening ceremonies always unveil the unique identity of each occasion and seem to last forever in people's minds. The splendid opening ceremonies of the Seoul and the Barcelona Olympics will not fade from our memories.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Newspaper's editorial staff asked to resign

Newspaper's editorial staff asked to resign JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta State Administrative High Court was notified on Wednesday that the board of commissioners of PT Media Interaksi Utama (PT MIU), the publisher of Suara Pembaruan daily, had officially asked the paper's general manager, ...

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/ASEAN firms seek common stance on nontariff barriers

ASEAN firms seek common stance on nontariff barriers JAKARTA (JP): The ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries began its two-day meeting here yesterday to seek a joint stance in facing nontariff barriers imposed by the world's major textile importers.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Anonymity

Anonymity Since my name has been called once again into question (The Jakarta Post, July 24, 1996), I am obliged to make some comments:* The attempt by the "anonymous" letter writer to justify anonymity didn't convince me at all.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Secretaries for listed firms

Secretaries for listed firms JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency is requiring all publicly listed companies to appoint corporate secretaries before the end of this year.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Trade and human rights

Trade and human rights There is one compelling reason why meeting basic labor rights is essential as far as international trade is concerned -- fairness. Goods produced by child, cheap or forced labor tend to undercut competition.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Breast-feeding trend is declining: Official

Breast-feeding trend is declining: Official JAKARTA (JP): Fewer mothers are nursing their babies, despite the national breast-feeding campaign launched by President Soeharto six years ago, an official says."The breast-feeding trend is declining," said Benny A.

Fri, 26 Jul 1996

JP/Two killed at project site

Two killed at project site JAKARTA (JP): Two construction workers were killed and three others injured when working on the eighth floor of the new SCT Tower on Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta.A wooden board on which they were standing collapsed, one of the survivors said.