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Sat, 06 Jan 1996
Women, children evacuated
Women, children evacuated SUBANG, West Java: Search and rescue workers are evacuating women and children from six villages in the Pamanukan district because of fears of worsening flood, Antara reported.The Cigadung River overflowed, flooding the villages.
Sat, 06 Jan 1996
Inco Ltd to extend RI deal
Inco Ltd to extend RI deal TORONTO (Reuter): Inco Ltd expects to sign an extension to its work contract at its 58-percent owned PT International Nickel Indonesia next week during Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien's Asian trade mission.
Sat, 06 Jan 1996
Yangoon to pursue operations against drug lord Khun Sa
Yangoon to pursue operations against drug lord Khun Sa YANGON (AFP): Myanmarese military officials say they will pursue operations against reputed Shan state drug warlord Khun Sa and settle for nothing less than his unconditional surrender.
Sat, 06 Jan 1996
City officers sent to Padang
City officers sent to Padang JAKARTA (JP): Two senior detectives from Jakarta are scheduled to leave for the West Sumatra capital of Padang today to question two local policemen for lending a gun to a man who used the gun to shoot dead his superior early this week.City police spokesman Lt. Col.
Sat, 06 Jan 1996
Another anti-AIDS concert
Another anti-AIDS concert JAKARTA (JP): The Pelita Ilmu foundation will, for the fourth times, stage anti-AIDS musical shows to increase people's awareness of the danger of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
Sat, 06 Jan 1996
JSX probes unusual share trade in Plaza Indonesia
JSX probes unusual share trade in Plaza Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) is investigating the unusual price fluctuations in Plaza Indonesia (hotel and property) stocks early this year.
Sat, 06 Jan 1996
New group vows to revamp people's perceptions
New group vows to revamp people's perceptions JAKARTA (JP): A new independent organization introduced to the public yesterday has staked out a big mission for itself: to start a revolution in the way Indonesians perceive current political, social and economic realities.
Sat, 06 Jan 1996
New rice floor prices expected in February
New rice floor prices expected in February JAKARTA (JP): The new floor prices of rice are likely to be announced at the beginning of the harvesting season next month, said the chairman of the National Logistics Agency (Bulog), Beddu Amang.
Sat, 06 Jan 1996
Council freezes mansion project
Council freezes mansion project SEMARANG: The Central Java Legislative Council has delayed its decision in approving Governor Soewardi's plan to build a Rp 7 billion state guest house."We are still arguing over the cost," Samsuri Gandakusuma, who heads the council's team to study the project, was...
Sat, 06 Jan 1996
Moslems disunited on rights
Moslems disunited on rights Following is the last of a two-part article taken from a paper presented by Muhammad A.S. Hikam at the Asia Foundation's workshop on Human Rights in Asia and Pacific, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Sat, 06 Jan 1996
NGOs can help monitor polls
NGOs can help monitor polls JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday displayed efforts to hold a fair general election in 1997 by asking officials of the election monitoring committee not to campaign for any contestants.
Sat, 06 Jan 1996
Fixed salary earners
Fixed salary earners As predicted by our economists, the forecast for this year's economy is cloudy. The current account deficit is expected to reach US$6.8 billion whereas in the 1994/1995 budget year it totaled only $3.5 billion.
Sat, 06 Jan 1996
Timorese freedom fighters return home from exile
Timorese freedom fighters return home from exile JAKARTA (JP): Three East Timorese freedom fighters exiled from their homeland for over three decades by the Portuguese government arrived here yesterday on their way to East Timor.
Sat, 06 Jan 1996
Kotjo fights Singapore sanctions
Kotjo fights Singapore sanctions SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesian businessman Johannes Kotjo said he was appealing against the sanctions imposed on him by the Stock Exchange of Singapore (SES), the Business Times (BT) said yesterday.
Sat, 06 Jan 1996
Teenagers jailed for theft
Teenagers jailed for theft JAMBI, Jambi: Two teenagers were sentenced to seven months imprisonment each for their part in several thefts, some of them involving force, in the Angsa Duo market over the past year.
Sat, 06 Jan 1996
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Arya Duta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48,Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 1 p.m.; Los Morenos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Indonesian shuttlers face the toughest challenge
Indonesian shuttlers face the toughest challenge JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers, still healing bruises they suffered last season, encounter the toughest challenge ever in their bid to keep the badminton world under their control.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Draft State Budget, 1995-96 and 1996-97 (Rp billion)
Draft State Budget, 1995-96 and 1996-97 (Rp billion) 1995-96 state budget and draft 1996-97 state budget (Rp billion) 1995-96 1996-97 1995-96 vs 1996-97 ( % ) REVENUES A. DOMESTIC REVENUES 66,265.2 78,202.8 18.0 I. Oil and natural gas 13,275.6 14,120.1 6.4 1. Oil 9,812.2 10,315.6 5.1 2.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Islam human rights compatible
Islam human rights compatible Following is the first of a two-part article taken from a paper presented by Muhammad A.S. Hikam at the Asia Foundation's workshop on Human Rights in Asia and Pacific, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Dec. 3-6, 1995.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
May 29 declared as Senior Citizens' Day
May 29 declared as Senior Citizens' Day JAKARTA (JP): This coming May 29 will see Indonesia marking National Senior Citizens' Day for the first time.Minister of Population Haryono Suyono said on Wednesday that his office is coordinating various activities and programs in connection with the day in...
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
More money for better diplomats
More money for better diplomats JAKARTA (JP): As the government forwarded a budget which allocates a 53 percent increase in funds for foreign affairs, the head of the House of Representatives Commission on foreign policy called for an improvement in the quality of Indonesian diplomats.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Tax revenue target hailed, questioned
Tax revenue target hailed, questioned JAKARTA (JP): Most legislators and business people were satisfied with the government's tax revenue target set in the 1996-1997 draft state budget announced yesterday, but others felt the target should have been set higher.A.A.
Fri, 05 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, 05 Jan 1996
Water rationing in rainy season
Water rationing in rainy season TUBAN, East Java: About 200 farmers in Mulyoagung village in Tuban are restless because water supplies from Mlirip River have been rationed by the authorities for the past two weeks.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Foreign franchising booming in Indonesia
Foreign franchising booming in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The foreign franchise business in Indonesia enjoyed an average growth of 445.8 percent per annum in the last four years while local franchisers grew only by 5.9 percent, AK & Partners, a franchise consulting firm said.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Fertilizer imports necessary?
Fertilizer imports necessary? A surprise was delivered by the government yesterday to start off the new year. Three cabinet ministers -- those of trade, cooperatives and trade -- issued a joint statement saying that the government was about to import 200,000 tons of fertilizer in order to surmount...
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Tangerang beach disappointing
Tangerang beach disappointingFrom NeracaOn Dec. 31, 1995 I took my family to a beach in Tangerang, West Java for a holiday. This beach is not so well-known as other beaches, but it offers something which is refreshing.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
What they say about civil servants' pay
What they say about civil servants' pay JAKARTA (JP): The following are some comments about civil servants' pay.Hamzah Haz, a senior legislator from the United Development Party: This will be the first time ever the government involves the House of Representatives in planning pay hikes.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 4, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 800 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,375 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,650 25 2,049,000 Aneka Kimia...
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Arya Duta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48,Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 1 p.m.; Los Morenos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Wajah Negeriku 2:35 TV Series: Amazing 3:05 Science Film: Travel-travel 3:30 Science: Safari Ocean 4:05 Education Program: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Youth Drama: Akhirnya Percaya 4:55 Filler/Trailer 5:30 Harmony in Life 5:00 Regional News 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: Jambi...
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
S. Korea liberalizes imports
S. Korea liberalizes imports SEOUL (AFP): South Korea is to lift import bans on 28 agro- fisheries products including condensed milk and silkworms in July as part of its liberalization program, government officials said yesterday.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Demolition plan upset squatters
Demolition plan upset squatters JAKARTA (JP): More than 120 families living on the bank of the river Opak in North Jakarta have complained to the city council yesterday about a plan to demolish their houses.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Civil servants left guessing on salary hike
Civil servants left guessing on salary hike JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto announced yesterday that the government will discuss the idea of raising civil servant salaries with the House of Representatives (DPR) before making a decision.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Football players
Football playersFrom MerdekaI would like to suggest that PSSI (All-Indonesian Football Association) train the junior football players in a more serious manner. For this purpose a qualified team must be formed with the task of picking talented players from all provinces.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Indonesia expects to get three boxing tickets to Atlanta
Indonesia expects to get three boxing tickets to Atlanta JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia expects to get three boxing tickets to the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, officials said yesterday.Imron ZS, executive director of the Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina), and Paul Toding, Pertina's...
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Welsh trade team due here
Welsh trade team due here JAKARTA (JP): A trade mission from Welsh headed by Parliamentary Under Secretary of States for Wales, Rod Richards will make a five day visit here.The team which will comprise of nineteen Welsh businessmen is scheduled to meet local businessmen and the Indonesian Chamber...
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Pipe leakage
Pipe leakageFrom Media IndonesiaOn Dec. 20,1995 I reported a leakage of the water pipe in the front yard of my house. This has resulted in the front garden being inundated all the time. When I met the developer's staff, they asked me this: "Is the leakage within or outside the house?" I said that...
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Masyumi pushes for reforms
Masyumi pushes for reforms JAKARTA (JP): Masyumi, a newly formed Moslem-based organization, vowed yesterday to push forth its demands for political reforms.Masyumi spokesman Agus Miftach said that the organization, founded last November, is determined to seek revision of the laws governing...
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Jakarta's 34,000 firms fail to provide facilities
Jakarta's 34,000 firms fail to provide facilities JAKARTA (JP): Not one of the 34,000 companies operating in Jakarta has paid proper attention to their worker's welfare as required by regulation, a city councilor has said.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
House warns against business domination
House warns against business domination JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Wahono called on the government yesterday to check the domination of big businesses in the economy.Addressing the House of Representatives ahead of President Soeharto's annual budget speech, Wahono identified a number of...
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Publicly-listed Matahari to open 15 new outlets
Publicly-listed Matahari to open 15 new outlets JAKARTA (JP): PT Matahari Putra Prima, a publicly-listed retail company, plans to open 15 new outlets throughout Indonesia this year.Matahari's spokesman Rudy R.J.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Ulemas to visit Jakarta
Ulemas to visit Jakarta PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Twenty ulemas from West Kalimantan will travel to Jakarta for an audience with President Soeharto today, Antara reported yesterday.The ulemas will hold Friday prayers together with the head of state before the meeting, the news agency said quoting...
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Indonesia will not use foreign exchange reserves
Indonesia will not use foreign exchange reserves JAKARTA (JP): Governor of Bank Indonesia (the central bank) Soedradjad Djiwandono stated yesterday that Indonesia will not resort to using its foreign exchange reserves to cover its current account deficit -- expected to reach US$7.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Junior high for Krakatau 'son'
Junior high for Krakatau 'son' BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The provincial administration will open a small junior high school on Sebesi and Sebuku this year, two tiny islets that are part of the Anak Krakatau (Krakatau Son) group of islands in the Sunda Strait.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Cop missing after tidal waves
Cop missing after tidal waves PALU, Central Sulawesi: A police officer, missing since Monday's tidal wave is feared to have been dragged into the water, according to Antara.The news agency said that Chief Corporal Anhar Lahusen was patrolling the Taipa beach in the Tonggolobibi village in Donggala...
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Foreign campuses allowed to open
Foreign campuses allowed to open KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia is soon to allow foreign universities to set up branches in the country in a major policy change analysts said could help cut down the overseas-education bill and save foreign exchange."Besides cutting down the 2.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
RI sends bowlers to Malaysia
RI sends bowlers to Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bowling Association today will send five female and four male bowlers to the 8th Asian Youth Bowling Championships in Genting Highland, Malaysia, scheduled for Jan. 7 - 13.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Residents sue land agency
Residents sue land agency JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Kelapa Gading want the North Jakarta Land Agency office to withdraw a permit given to a private developer to use 20 hectares of land they have been tilling for 38 years.
Fri, 05 Jan 1996
Indonesian Balance of Payments (US$ million)
Indonesian Balance of Payments (US$ million) Indonesian balance of payments (US$ million) Description 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 (actual) (estimate) (projection) 1. Exports (FOB) 42,161 46,904 53,264 a. Oil 6,312 5,865 5,067 b. Liquefied natural gas 4,133 4,031 3,973 c.