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Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Mahathir to review pledge in Sabah
Mahathir to review pledge in Sabah KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday downplayed a political storm brewing in eastern Sabah state over an election pledge he made two years ago, and indicated he may backtrack.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Family planning covers 24.6 million fertile couples
Family planning covers 24.6 million fertile couples JAKARTA (JP): The government's family planning program has recorded 24.6 million fertile couples as regular users of contraceptives, State Minister of Population Haryono Suyono said yesterday.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Village feud kills three
Village feud kills three KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Three people died and four others were seriously injured in a clash between residents of the villages of Semang and Loha in Manggarai regency, West Flores.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Fasting period
Fasting period In The Jakarta Post (Jan. 25, 1996) I read an article about closing down restaurants temporarily for violating "Ramadhan fasting month operation hours."Isn't it rather strange that such an order can be passed by the "city public order office" when substantial numbers of Indonesians...
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Chevron to clear tax case
Chevron to clear tax case LOS ANGELES (Reuter): Chevron Corp said that it had decided to hand over to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service tax documents related to its Indonesian operations in order to "clear the air" over allegations that crimes or frauds may have been committed.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Over $873m in state losses not yet recovered
Over $873m in state losses not yet recovered JAKARTA (JP): The Government Audit Agency disclosed yesterday that it has yet to follow up on thousands of cases involving more than Rp 2 trillion (US$873.36 million) in corruption-related losses at government offices and state-owned firms.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Bulog overextends itself
Bulog overextends itself The National Logistics Agency (Bulog), prompted by an overriding concern about inflationary pressures, is setting itself a formidable task which, we think, is doomed to fail and will waste scarce resources.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Doing away with the rebels
Doing away with the rebels How are the hostages kidnapped by Irian Jaya separatist rebels going to be freed?It is clear that this is terrorism. Taking innocent people for political purposes is not going to pay in international politics. The whole world condemns terrorism.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Ethnic identity important for Timorese: Expert
Ethnic identity important for Timorese: Expert JAKARTA (JP): While the government continues to pour money into the economic development of East Timor, attention and respect must also be given to the preservation of the province's cultural identity, a political observer said yesterday.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
APEC can turn into a trade bloc: Analyst
APEC can turn into a trade bloc: Analyst JAKARTA (JP): The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum may turn into a trade bloc if its member economies cannot adopt the principles of the most favored nations (MFN) in its trade liberalization program, an expert warned yesterday.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
People advised to go to hometowns early
People advised to go to hometowns early JAKARTA (JP): Police urged Idul Fitri holidaymakers yesterday to leave the city as soon as possible in order to help reduce the unavoidable heavy traffic congestion.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Island golf
Island golf An advertisement you ran a couple of weeks ago for a cruise ship offering island golf jogged my memory about Bira Island, one of the Thousand Islands north of Jakarta. In May or June last year the media questioned the legality of a proposed golf course on this island, which lies in a...
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
India may buy RI gas
India may buy RI gas NEW DELHI (Reuter): Indian Oil Minister Satish Sharma said on Monday that India was considering importing natural gas from Burma, Indonesia and Qatar to meet rising domestic demand.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Suu Kyi challenges ASEAN policy on Myanmar
Suu Kyi challenges ASEAN policy on Myanmar YANGON (AFP): Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi believes ASEAN's policy of constructive engagement with the Myanmarese junta is flawed because it concentrates on current economic prospects at the expense of political change.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Irian rebels resume contact with military
Irian rebels resume contact with military JAKARTA (JP): Irian Jaya separatist rebels who are holding 13 people captive, including six Europeans, made radio contact with the military yesterday, their first in four days as the hostage drama entered its 23d day.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Growth through cooperation
Growth through cooperation The following is an excerpt of a statement made by Governor of Bank Indonesia J. Soedradjat Djiwandono at the Bankers' Annual Meeting on Jan. 19, 1996. This is the first of two articles.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Skilled judges indispensable in legal system
Skilled judges indispensable in legal system JAKARTA (JP): Besides handling lawsuits, judges of the Jakarta State Administrative Court have to develop their skills and professionalism, the court's new head says.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Singapore unveils investment strategy
Singapore unveils investment strategy SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore's Economic Development Board (EDB) unveiled yesterday its 1996 strategy to keep the booming island ahead of the competition and to rocket it into the ranks of the developed economies.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Three archers named for Asian championships
Three archers named for Asian championships JAKARTA (JP): Especially tough preparations for the Olympic Games has forced Indonesia to name a tiny team of three men for the IX Asian Archery Championships in Bangkok in March.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Insurance firm pays billions
Insurance firm pays billions MEDAN, North Sumatra: State-owned insurance company PT Jasa Raharja has over the past five years paid Rp 21.8 billion (US$9.5 million) in compensation to victims of traffic accidents.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Interest income verification
Interest income verification JAKARTA (JP): Tax Director General Fuad Bawazier promised yesterday that tax officials will not be allowed to track funds kept in time deposits and other forms of bank savings.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Ambiguous orders caused Irian killing
Ambiguous orders caused Irian killing JAKARTA (JP): A platoon commander gave an ambiguous order to shoot during an operation against separatist rebels in the Irian Jaya jungle, resulting in the deaths of three civilians last year, a military prosecutor said in Jayapura yesterday.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Korea out to break Davis Cup jinx
Korea out to break Davis Cup jinx JAKARTA (JP): South Korea is out to break its jinx in its Davis Cup clash in Indonesia, non-playing captain Yeon Yoong-dai said yesterday.Yeon told reporters before his team's work-out at the Senayan tennis complex yesterday that a 3-2 win over hosts Indonesia in...
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Wiping out corruption
Wiping out corruption It takes real courage to talk openly about corruption, as Soegih Arto clearly analyzed in The Jakarta Post of Jan. 15. In his well thought-out letter, Soegih Arto describes that corruption still occurs in developed countries, where democracy and free press prevail.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaWednesday Maghrib 6.20 p.m.Thursday Imsak 4:25 a.m. Subuh 4.35 a.m.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
PAM Jaya's new services
PAM Jaya's new services JAKARTA (JP): Consumers of the city-owned PAM Jaya tap water company will not have to queue to pay their monthly bills as they can pay them at the nearest Bank DKI or post office, or use the mobile post service from next month.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Habibie told Gus Dur to resign
Habibie told Gus Dur to resign JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Research and Technology B.J. Habibie has confirmed he asked Abdurrahman Wahid to resign last year from the chairmanship of Indonesia's largest Moslem organization, the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU).
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Bus firms offer discount for early travelers
Bus firms offer discount for early travelers JAKARTA (JP): Several inter-city bus companies are offering discounted fares for early home-bound travelers on the days leading up to the Idul Fitri holiday, following a similar move by the state railway company, Perumka.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
PPP's bill receives tacit support from PDI
PPP's bill receives tacit support from PDI JAKARTA (JP): An electoral reform bill proposed by the United Development Party (PPP) has received the tacit support of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) after being flatly rejected by the ruling Golkar party.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: Solo Pianist, daily from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., opening hours Monday to Sunday 11 a.m to 1 a.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Amazing 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Ramadhan Ya Ramadhan 3:30 Among Us 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 TV Series: Al Jamalludin Al Afghani 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:15 Village Program 6:45 TV...
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Thailand declares holiday for summit
Thailand declares holiday for summit BANGKOK (AFP): The Thai government yesterday declared a long holiday weekend ahead of the first-ever Asia-Europe summit here March 1-2 to help ease traffic in badly congested Bangkok, a government spokesman said.Both Thursday, Feb.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
'Post' improved
'Post' improved After over seven years in Jakarta, and as many years as a subscriber to The Jakarta Post, I would like to extend my compliments to your publication. Especially noteworthy is the improvement in overall quality of the Post, as you have grown away from frequent misspellings, cutline...
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Ships detained for dumping wastes
Ships detained for dumping wastes KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia has detained two ships for discharging toxic wastes and polluting its seas, the environment minister said yesterday.The Samudera Teknik was detained off Tanjung Piai in southern Johore state on Monday while the Caraka Jaya Niaga III-32...
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Gulf Canada wins deal in RI
Gulf Canada wins deal in RI CALGARY, Canada (Reuter): Gulf Canada Resources Ltd and Talisman Energy Inc said on Monday they signed an underwriting agreement with lenders worth US$450 million to provide natural gas to Indonesia.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Houses collapse in landslide
Houses collapse in landslide PURWOKERTO, Central Java: At least four houses in the Binangun village, Banyumas regency, collapsed in a landslide which occurred on Saturday, while eight other houses have been left standing precariously.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
State companies' aid to small firms: Rp 542b
State companies' aid to small firms: Rp 542b JAKARTA (JP): State-owned companies have spent over Rp 541 billion (US$234.3 million) in the last five years to help small- scale businesses and cooperatives, a minister said yesterday.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
State firm executives sworn in
State firm executives sworn in JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo appointed executives and commissioners of 18 state-owned companies overseen by his ministry in a ceremony here yesterday.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Wendy opens new restaurant
Wendy opens new restaurant JAKARTA (JP): PT Wendy Citrarasa opened a new restaurant on Monday at Plaza Senayan, South Jakarta to respond to the rising demand for fast food in the city.President of Wendy's International John Wright said that Indonesia was one of the six leading markets for Wendy's...
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 30, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 700 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,000 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,375 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,900 -25 63,500 Aneka Kimia...
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: JoopJP/byiMinister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave (left) congratulates Russia-born painter Yuri Gorbachev at the opening of Gorbachev's exhibition at the Regent Hotel, Jakarta.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
RI needs to support Space Law: Legislator
RI needs to support Space Law: Legislator COCOA BEACH, Florida (JP): The Indonesian government needs to prepare to implement its Air Law to boost development of the country's satellite industry, a legislator said here yesterday.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Private firms may enter downstream oil industry
Private firms may enter downstream oil industry JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon allow private refineries to distribute and sell their products on the domestic market but will continue to control the fuel prices, Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana said yesterday.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Jakarta's first mutual fund works to whet appetite
Jakarta's first mutual fund works to whet appetite JAKARTA (JP): An executive of PT BDNI Reksadana, the first mutual fund listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), said that in the medium term (three to five years) a mutual fund is able to offer a return of 16 percentage points higher than time...
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Superschools
Superschools I wish to draw a crucial link between three articles published in The Jakarta Post (Jan. 26 and Jan. 27, 1996): Providing superschools for all by John Phillips, and Mochtar Buchori's Viewpoint: Where do we go with a rigid school curriculum?; and a related article, Decline in human...
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
One dead, 40 hurt, 8 escape in East Timor jail riot
One dead, 40 hurt, 8 escape in East Timor jail riot JAKARTA (JP): One inmate was killed, 40 others injured and eight escaped during a riot in the Dili Correctional Facility yesterday morning, Antara reported.Five prison guards were also injured.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
More Olympic gold medals expected from badminton
More Olympic gold medals expected from badminton JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the National Sports Council, Wismoyo Arismunandar, urged yesterday Indonesian badminton players to retain the two gold medals they won four years ago when they return to the Olympic Games next July.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
City land prices hit Rp 10 million mark
City land prices hit Rp 10 million mark JAKARTA (JP): The price of land on Jl. Thamrin, Jakarta is predicted to reach a record Rp 10 million (US$4,651) per square meter this year, Rp 2 million more than last year, an official said.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Ministers step into beer wrangle
Ministers step into beer wrangle JAKARTA (JP): Two ministers pledged to solve problems related to the labeling of beer on the resort island of Bali, while the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) expressed concern over such trade regulations in the liberalization era.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Blok M terminal chaotic
Blok M terminal chaoticFrom SinarFor most commuters in Jakarta Blok M bus terminal is not unfamiliar. Buses from this terminal will take people to anywhere in the city and also out of Jakarta.But the problem lies with the thoughtless behavior of the drivers who like to drop and pick up passengers...