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Searching for all articles published on 1996-07-04 ...

55 articles.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/'State firms must cooperate with foreign entities'

'State firms must cooperate with foreign entities' JAKARTA (JP): State-owned plantation firms PT Perkebunan Nusantara I to XIV will have to establish alliances with foreign partners in the future if they are to survive international competition, an official said yesterday.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Urban planning

Urban planning Back to the subject of urban planning. Developed countries may argue that their small cities are the result of good urban planning. It can be said that unionism rather than urban planning is one of the reasons why cities in developed countries did not explode.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Armed rebels

Armed rebels Having read with interest your article Armed rebel movement launched in Mexico (The Jakarta Post, page two, June 30, 1996), regarding the irruption of armed men into a political meeting to commemorate last year's regrettable event in Mexico's State of Guerrero, I kindly request that ...

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Traffic jams in Bogor getting worse

Traffic jams in Bogor getting worse BOGOR, West Java (JP): The traffic situation on some Bogor streets is getting worse, with jams becoming a part of everyday life for local residents.Congestion is most visible on Jl. Veteran, Jl. Mawar, Jl. Merdeka and Jl.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Toll road tickets

Toll road tickets Sometime in June 1996, an announcement was printed in local Jakarta papers about a Rp 500 increase for the use of toll roads, to take effect on July 1.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Broadcasting bill will leave govt in control

Broadcasting bill will leave govt in control JAKARTA (JP): The government acknowledges that there's no way the broadcasting bill currently being deliberated in the House is going to satisfy everybody as it promises to maintain the government's control over broadcasting activities in the country.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Krakatau Steel, Posco of Korea set up steel venture

Krakatau Steel, Posco of Korea set up steel venture JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Krakatau Steel, Pohang Iron and Steel Co. Ltd. (Posco) of South Korea and two other firms agreed yesterday to establish a joint venture to produce hot rolled steel coils in Cilegon, West Java.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Women's opportunities in politics limited

Women's opportunities in politics limited JAKARTA (JP): A scholar says Indonesian women face "covert discrimination" in politics as seen by the few women in the House of Representatives, despite over half the voters being women.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Condom House riles ulemas

Condom House riles ulemas SURABAYA (JP): A sex shop's insistence to reopen after it was closed down by the government following religious leaders' protests last week met even stronger objection yesterday.

Thu, 04 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.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Wiping out past mistakes

Wiping out past mistakes For the past several years, many Indonesian banks have been struggling to collect debts that have turned sour, or what the industry terms as nonperforming loans. They have not been successful. The total amount is not only staggering, it has also been growing: Rp 30.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Mexico wants to get closer to RI and ASEAN

Mexico wants to get closer to RI and ASEAN JAKARTA (JP): Mexican Foreign Minister Jose Angel Gurria met President Soeharto yesterday on the last day of his visit, aimed at improving the states' relations.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/AIDS progress praised

AIDS progress praised JAKARTA (JP): Local experts are hailing signs of relative progress in the fight against Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) worldwide, pledging an even greater effort to achieve similar success here.Dr.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/World Bank approves loan for education

World Bank approves loan for education JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank approved on Tuesday a US$104 million to Indonesia to finance the Central Indonesia Junior Secondary Education Project.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/PPP shows strength prior to general elections

PPP shows strength prior to general elections JAKARTA (JP): More than 15,000 supporters of the Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP) held a rally here yesterday in a massive show of strength in the run-up to next year's general elections.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/RI, Mongolia sign deal

RI, Mongolia sign deal JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Mongolia have signed an agreement on the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of tax evasion with respect to taxes on incomes.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Soerjadi seeks military's help to take over HQ

Soerjadi seeks military's help to take over HQ JAKARTA (JP): Soerjadi, the government-backed leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), formally asked the Armed Forces (ABRI) to help retake the party's headquarters from Megawati Soekarnoputri, leader of the rival PDI board.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Two die as boat sinks

Two die as boat sinks CIREBON, West Java: Two people died and one went missing after a boat capsized on Tuesday afternoon at Bungko village in Cirebon during a traditional racing event.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Selamat Sempurna to sell 34.4m shares

Selamat Sempurna to sell 34.4m shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Selamat Sempurna, an automotive parts manufacturer, plans to sell 34.4 million shares, each with a nominal value of Rp 500 (21 U.S. cents), to raise approximately Rp 70 billion.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/When television swallows kids and spits out zombies

When television swallows kids and spits out zombiesBy L.E. Nugroho BANDUNG (JP): Television can be a child's best friend. Kids often spend more time with the television than with their parents. Many kids turn on the television because they're bored, tired or have nothing to do.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Buton asphalt for Vietnam

Buton asphalt for Vietnam JAKARTA (JP): Facing difficulties in marketing its asphalt domestically, foreign investment firm PT Amerta Margayasa Aspal plans to export its products to a number of neighboring countries.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Redefining the role of political parties

Redefining the role of political parties Street demonstrations have revived discussions on the roles and concepts of political parties. Political scientist Arbi Sanit explores this phenomena and its relevance to Indonesia.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Stability illusive in Bangladesh

Stability illusive in Bangladesh The recent election in Bangladesh marks a watershed for that unhappy country, plagued as it has been by military rule and civilian misrule for most of its 25-year independent history.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Survey reveals poor perception of police

Survey reveals poor perception of police JAKARTA (JP): Most respondents of a recent survey said they considered the police to be ill-behaved and corrupt, always putting money first when it comes to priorities in serving the public.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Tourism board slow to receive tax revenues

Tourism board slow to receive tax revenues JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tourism Promotion Board, a semi- governmental body assigned to promote the country's tourism industry abroad, has only received Rp 31.12 billion, or 26 percent of the Rp 120.17 billion expected in development taxes.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/DSTP seeks better way to go public

DSTP seeks better way to go public JAKARTA (JP): PT Dua Satu Tiga Puluh (DSTP), a company set up by the government to finance a US$2 billion project to produce jet planes that will be built by state-owned aircraft manufacturer PT IPTN, is looking for a better way to sell its shares to the public.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Governor warns nightclubs used for drug dealing

Governor warns nightclubs used for drug dealing JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday that the city will revoke the operation permits of public establishments used for drug dealing.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/China's red 'ruling class'

China's red 'ruling class' Seventy-five years ago on Monday, China's Communist Party was born when a group of revolutionaries got together in the then French quarter of Shanghai.On July 1, 1921, their stated objective was to restore China to its position of power within the world.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Three killed in Bogor crash

Three killed in Bogor crash BOGOR, West Java (JP): Three people were killed and four people were seriously injured when two public transport vans collided head-on at dawn yesterday on Jl. Baru in Bogor.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/State only rescue 40% of bad loans

State only rescue 40% of bad loans JAKARTA (JP): The state receivership agency, BUPLN, has only recovered about Rp 1 trillion from state-owned banks' bad loans in the last two years, or 40 percent of its original target, a senior agency official said yesterday.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Transvestites upset over extortion

Transvestites upset over extortion JAKARTA (JP): Fifty-eight transvestites filed a complaint yesterday with the Central Jakarta mayoralty over extortion and blackmail allegedly committed by mayoralty officials.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Regional cooperation in East Asia

Regional cooperation in East AsiaBy Eiichi Furukawa TOKYO (JP): At an international symposium held in Tokyo on May 17, the Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos called for creation of an organization for political cooperation in Asia.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/PTA firm expands capacity

PTA firm expands capacity JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie Kasei Corporation has doubled its production capacity of purified terephthalic acid (PTA) to 600,000 tons per annum, from 300,000 tons.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/'Semar Mencari Raga' tells of a model figure in crisis

'Semar Mencari Raga' tells of a model figure in crisis Semar Mencari Raga By Sindhunata Published by Kanisius in cooperation with Yayasan BP BASIS, Yogyakarta 1996 VII + 59 pages YOGYAKARTA (JP): Who would have thought that gods were vulnerable and could suffer identity crises?This is what ...

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Megawati and Soerjadi should prove popularity

Megawati and Soerjadi should prove popularity JAKARTA (JP): The two rival leaders of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) were challenged yesterday to prove who has stronger popular support.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Nona Manis -- RI's David Copperfield

Nona Manis -- RI's David Copperfield JAKARTA (JP): Children screamed while adults looked on in seriousness when a master of ceremony opened a screen, revealing a girl's head on a round table during an entertainment group's performance at the Jakarta fair.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Indonesia's top shuttlers out of form

Indonesia's top shuttlers out of form JAKARTA (JP): With the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta drawing nearer, Indonesian badminton players have failed to show their poise for the sport's most coveted laurels.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Future gas stations in capital to be smaller

Future gas stations in capital to be smaller JAKARTA (JP): Gas stations in the capital are likely to shrink in size as the administration relocates bigger stations away from parks and green areas.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Consumer prices index down 0.07% in June

Consumer prices index down 0.07% in June JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's economic indicators improved last month, with the consumer price index (CPI) declining by 0.07 percent after a rise of 0.06 percent in May, Minister of Information Harmoko announced yesterday.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Street urchins seek government recognition

Street urchins seek government recognition JAKARTA (JP): Fifty street children visited the National Commission on Human Rights to hand over what they called "Street Children's Declaration", urging the government to recognize their existence.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Snakes to travel in coffee bottles

Snakes to travel in coffee bottles JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Conservation authorities have foiled an attempt by three Russians to smuggle three Boeleni python out of Irian Jaya province.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/More police for Maumere

More police for Maumere KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The East Nusa Tenggara Police Command is planning to add 150 mobile brigade personnel to its force in Maumere, Sikka village.Col. Tri Dani said that the increase in personnel is intended to expand service to residents.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Two killed in traffic accident

Two killed in traffic accident JAKARTA (JP): Two people were killed when a public transportation minivan plying the Tanjung Priok-Cakung route was hit by a truck in North Jakarta on Monday evening.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Matters 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Talks: One Day with Mr.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Caption

CaptionCorrection: In a caption written in yesterday's spotlight column on Page 10, we mentioned RH Betts as former director and adviser to the Indonesia program of the World Wide Fund for Nature and her husband. It should read Russell H. Betts.... (left) and his wife (second from right).

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Chedi Hotel: Jl. Rancabentang 56-58: Job (Piano), Monday to Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Irven (Guitar), Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Mixed voices Accapela singer and Andi (Pianist), Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Govt waives ship tax

Govt waives ship tax JAKARTA (JP): The government, through a ministerial decree, has waived tax on the transfer of ship ownership in a bid to encourage the development of domestic shipping and fishery industries.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/RI bodybuilder eying 6th place

RI bodybuilder eying 6th place JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has selected Ade Ray for the 7th Asian Pro-Am Classic Bodybuilding Championships in Macau, which started yesterday.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Indonesia Open to attract top stars

Indonesia Open to attract top stars JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia gave its guarantee yesterday that its top players would take part in the Sony Badminton Indonesia Open 96 championships, which commences shortly after the Olympic Games conclude.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Street sweepers get approval

Street sweepers get approval JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta authorities have got the green light from the governor to use street sweepers on several main streets in the area.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Lippo Land shares acquired

Lippo Land shares acquired JAKARTA (JP): China Resources yesterday purchased a 5 percent stake in PT Lippo Land Development at Rp 64 billion (US$27.1 million) through the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), the latter company said in a statement.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/PTA firm expands capacity

PTA firm expands capacity JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie Kasei Corporation has doubled its production capacity of purified terephthalic acid (PTA) to 600,000 tons per annum, from 300,000 tons.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 3, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 775 ...

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Noise pollution

Noise pollution I want to add my (quiet) voice to those few, Indonesians and foreigners, who from time to time raise the issue of noise pollution. Given the great many serious ills which beset the country, and the world, this issue may strike some as relatively minor.

Thu, 04 Jul 1996

JP/Barito Pacific

Barito PacificCorrection: In the June 29 article Barito pays Rp 50 dividend on page 11, the last paragraph should have read "The shareholders meeting also accepted the resignation of Setienven Lunardy and appointed Antonius Hadi Tjondro as a new director of the company.