Search Indonesian News Archive - 1996/01

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Theater sues police over performance ban

Theater sues police over performance ban JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta State Administrative Court began trying a case yesterday brought by a theater group against chief of the Kebayoran Baru police sub precinct, South Jakarta, over an alleged arbitrary ban of one of its shows.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Plywood giant says rating unjustified

Plywood giant says rating unjustifiedBy Stevie Emilia PEKANBARU, Riau (JP): PT Radja Garuda Mas Panel, a giant plywood producer based in Riau, believes its recent classification as one of the country's worst polluters is unjustified.Wan Mohd.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

BAPEPAM seeks to end double taxation

BAPEPAM seeks to end double taxation JAKARTA (JP): The liberalization of foreign ownership of mutual funds shows the Indonesian government's commitment to developing investment funds, in an effort to enlarge the domestic-investor base.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Rift rocks 'Sriwijaya Post'

Rift rocks 'Sriwijaya Post' JAKARTA: The management of Sriwijaya Post, which is based in the South Sumatra capital of Palembang, is rocked by a managerial conflict.The conflicting camps, General Manager Fauzi Achmad and Chief Editor Hendrowiyono, have accused each other of hiring street hoodlums in...

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Flood location clean up

Flood location clean up JAKARTA (JP): As many as 1,500 sanitary officials are deployed 24 hours to clean about 5,000 cubic meter of garbage in flood locations.The head of the City Sanitary Agency, M. Subasir, said yesterday that his office has collected 4,831 cubic meters of garbage from Jan.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Tight discipline

Tight disciplineFrom JayakartaThe operating hours of post offices was change about a month ago. They open at 8 a.m. and close at 2 p.m. Previously, when the five-day week was still being tried, they closed at 4 p.m.One day I went to the post office in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, to send some money.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Govt won't interfere in NU affairs

Govt won't interfere in NU affairs JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto assured the conflict-ridden Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) that the government would not take steps which might sacrifice Indonesia's largest Moslem organization.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Soesilo vows to develop sports in remote areas

Soesilo vows to develop sports in remote areas JAKARTA (JP): Soesilo Soedarman was re-elected the chairman of the Indonesian Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Association yesterday with two heavy tasks awaiting his attention.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

32 new oil exploration sites offered by government

32 new oil exploration sites offered by government JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil company Pertamina yesterday announced it will be offering 29 oil and gas exploration areas under production-sharing schemes, and another three areas under a technical-assistance arrangement, to both domestic and...

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Police to seize money embezzled from bank

Police to seize money embezzled from bank JAKARTA (JP): The city police will soon ask the Jakarta District Court and the minister of finance for permission to confiscate Rp 18 billion embezzled by a suspect in the HongkongBank fraud case and currently deposited at a local Unibank branch here.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Govt denies manipulating inflation rates

Govt denies manipulating inflation rates JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), Sugito Suwito, denied yesterday that the government has manipulated the computation of the country's inflation rates.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Dai-ichi Hotel, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta: Solo Pianist, daily from 7:30 to 10:30, opening hours Monday to Sunday 11 a.m to 1 a.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday...

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Landslide cuts off highway

Landslide cuts off highway SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: A landslide triggered by heavy rains three days ago has cut off the highway linking Samarinda and Berau in the Sangatta subdistrict.Subdistrict chief Achmad Effendi said the landslide has buried a 25-meter section of road located in a hilly...

Fri, 19 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 Travel: Kerry Limmrick 3:30 Science: Go second that will shake The World 4:05 Education: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Youth Drama: Best Friend 4:55 Filler/Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Cultural Program 6:00...

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Ulemas urged to fight fanaticism

Ulemas urged to fight fanaticism JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday that Ulemas can reduce fanaticism among people by teaching them about Islam completely and correctly.It is important to learn a religion completely and correctly because, usually, fanaticism is in the mind of...

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

'Anti-competitive' policies cause market distortions

'Anti-competitive' policies cause market distortions JAKARTA (JP): Emil Salim, a former cabinet minister, yesterday criticized the government's "uncompetitive" economic policies which help create market distortions.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Oetojo puzzled by jailbreak

Oetojo puzzled by jailbreak BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman has ordered an investigation into the frequent jailbreaks at Rajabasa Prison.Prison officials say at least six prisoners have escaped over the last six months.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Journalists to clean river

Journalists to clean river JAKARTA (JP): Members of the North Jakarta Unit of the Association of Indonesian Journalists (PWI) are planning a clean- up of the Lagoa Buntu river to commemorate National Press Day on Feb. 9.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Govt to open gate for tourists with vehicles

Govt to open gate for tourists with vehicles JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon open a gateway for foreign tourists coming into Indonesia with vehicles through the Strait of Malacca, Coordinating Minister for Industry and Trade Hartarto said yesterday.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Asian Banking enters RI

Asian Banking enters RI SEOUL (Reuter): South Korea's merchant bank Asian Banking Corp. and Bank Internasional Indonesia plan to jointly take over an existing Indonesian merchant bank, the Korean bank said yesterday.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

N. Jakarta gets new dump trucks

N. Jakarta gets new dump trucks JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta mayoralty has received new two dump trucks and one minibus from the state-owned container company PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II as part of the mayoralty's plan to clean up North Jakarta.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

RI allocates 210,000 bpd of crude oil

RI allocates 210,000 bpd of crude oil SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesian state-owned oil firm Pertamina has allocated about 210,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil to its marketing affiliates in February against 230,000 bpd in January, trade sources close to Pertamina told Reuters yesterday.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Bilateral trade

Bilateral tradeCorrection: A Canadian official in a photo caption on this page yesterday was mistakenly identified as Canadian Minister of International Trade Roy MacLaren. It should have read Canadian Secretary of State for Asia-Pacific Affairs Raymond Chan. We apologize for the error. -- Editor

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Rubber prices expected to remain strong

Rubber prices expected to remain strong KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The uncertainty clouding a new global price pact will not dent rubber's current prices which are expected to remain strong due to strong demand for most of 1996, a senior rubber official said yesterday.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Irian kidnapping won't likely hurt RI image abroad

Irian kidnapping won't likely hurt RI image abroad JAKARTA (JP): While it may not turn out to be another international embarrassment, experts believe the kidnapping of seven foreigners by separatist guerrillas in Irian Jaya may still unsettle the country's image abroad.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Christmas gift

Christmas giftFrom JayakartaThey were happy with their Christmas presents: the toddler with a few lumps of jelly, the housemaid with a new dress, the cat with a large fish.Rather engrossed in daydreaming of recent events, Pak Arif was passing Jl.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

At least fifteen killed as plane crashes into shops

At least fifteen killed as plane crashes into shops JAKARTA (JP): At least 15 people were killed when a light aircraft crash-landed into a busy shopping street in Bandung yesterday morning, officials in the West Java city said.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

President asks people to diversify their diet

President asks people to diversify their diet JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday called on the general public to diversify their diet, and not to rely only on rice which is still susceptible to pest attacks and weather conditions.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Sports council to have new and better building

Sports council to have new and better building JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) will have a new and taller building, but may have to share it with private companies.Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said during the grand opening of the new office building of the Senayan Management...

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

Bank Bira to make rights issue of 145m shares

Bank Bira to make rights issue of 145m shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Bank Bira will make a rights issue of 145.60 million new shares at the price of Rp 1,150 (50 U.S. cents) on the Jakarta Stock Exchange in March.

Fri, 19 Jan 1996

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, 19 Jan 1996

Bad weather halts hostage return

Bad weather halts hostage return JAKARTA (JP): Bad weather yesterday virtually ruled out any fresh development in the talks between the military and Irian Jaya rebels for the release of 14 people, including six Europeans, who were taken hostage on Jan. 8.

Thu, 18 Jan 1996

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 17, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 700 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,375 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,700 25 108,500 Aneka Kimia...

Thu, 18 Jan 1996

Money is the panacea for sports complaints

Money is the panacea for sports complaints JAKARTA (JP): Money, it seems, is now believed by the Indonesian sports authorities to be the elixir and tonic for the many ailments befalling the country's sports.

Thu, 18 Jan 1996

Ginandjar leads team to elect chairman of swimming body

Ginandjar leads team to elect chairman of swimming body JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Swimming Federation elected Ginanjar Kartasasmita at its national congress yesterday to chair the committee to consider names for the election of the next chairman of the federation.

Thu, 18 Jan 1996

Mahathir, Ramos surf the 'Internet'

Mahathir, Ramos surf the 'Internet' KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and Philippine President Fidel Ramos surfed the Internet together yesterday, while Palestine leader Yasser Arafat was beached by a technical fault.

Thu, 18 Jan 1996

Short circuit sparks fire

Short circuit sparks fire JAKARTA (JP): The fire which ravaged the main building of the National Police Headquarters on Monday evening was caused by a short circuit, a police officer said.National police spokesman Brig. Gen.

Thu, 18 Jan 1996

No limitation of foreign ownership in mutual funds

No limitation of foreign ownership in mutual funds JAKARTA (JP): The government issued a decree yesterday allowing foreign investors to buy 100 percent of mutual fund shares listed on the local stock exchange.

Thu, 18 Jan 1996

Foundation helps flood victims

Foundation helps flood victims JAKARTA (JP): The vice chairwoman of the Dana Gotong Royong foundation, Mrs. Umar Wirahadikusuma has donated sarongs and money to the victims of the recent floods in East and South Jakarta, on behalf of the foundation.

Thu, 18 Jan 1996

Education for working life

Education for working life I read with interest Mr. Mochtar Buchori's opinion about superschools and education. He raises a valid point in Misperceptions hinder changes in education (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 11, 1996).

Thu, 18 Jan 1996

City Hall urged to issue warnings on demolition

City Hall urged to issue warnings on demolition JAKARTA (JP): The City Council wants the local administration to announce clear public plans on the future demolition of illegally constructed houses, especially those built by squatters.

Thu, 18 Jan 1996

Daihatsu to raise exports

Daihatsu to raise exports TOKYO (Reuter): Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd. forecast that exports of kit parts will reach 263,000 sets in calendar 1996, up 3.9 percent from a year earlier, mainly due to higher demand in Indonesia and Malaysia, an executive said.

Thu, 18 Jan 1996

Djarum signs $75m loan

Djarum signs $75m loan HONG KONG (Reuter): Clove cigarette maker PT Djarum's US$75 million syndicated loan issue has closed, arranger American Express Bank Singapore said yesterday.The five-year loan pays a margin of 112.5 basis points over the London Interbank Offered Rate.

Thu, 18 Jan 1996

Indonesia to host Camel Trophy again

Indonesia to host Camel Trophy again JAKARTA (JP): The 17th Camel Trophy adventure expedition will be held in Kalimantan, Indonesia's largest island, and the world's third largest island, from April. 1 to April. 22.

Thu, 18 Jan 1996

Prevention better than cure

Prevention better than cure Heart warming though it is to see local Jakartans uniting to gather goods and money for distribution to those affected by the recent floods, two questions must be asked in regard to this situation.

Thu, 18 Jan 1996

Design school set up

Design school set up JAKARTA (JP): The Indotex Foundation of the Indonesian Textile Association signed yesterday a memorandum of understanding with LaSalle College Group of Canada on the establishment of a garment fashion design college here.

Thu, 18 Jan 1996

Military, rebels in standoff over Irian hostages

Military, rebels in standoff over Irian hostages JAKARTA (JP): Irian Jaya separatist rebels and the military appeared to be facing off yesterday on the question of the 14 people still being held captive by the rebels, with no progress reported from their talks.

Thu, 18 Jan 1996

Though weak, OPM still a time bomb, officials say

Though weak, OPM still a time bomb, officials say JAKARTA (JP): The Free Papua Movement (OPM) may be weak and divided, but it could still be a time bomb for Irian Jaya, local officials said.Irian Jaya governor Jacob Pattipi said the OPM is divided into one camp which is led by Kelly Kwalik, who...

Thu, 18 Jan 1996

Delivery of last warships this year

Delivery of last warships this year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia hopes to take delivery of the last four of the 39 warships it ordered from Germany within the year, a Navy spokesman said.Col. Totok M.K. Laksito said on Tuesday that the four remaining corvettes are still being renovated in Neustadts,...

Thu, 18 Jan 1996

RI, KL banks tie up

RI, KL banks tie up JAKARTA (JP): Bank of Commerce (M) Berhad of Malaysia and PT Bank Danamon of Indonesia have signed a memorandum of understanding in Kuala Lumpur to establish an arrangement for cross-border remittance of funds between the two countries.

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