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Thu, 04 Jan 1996
AAPC to create investment firm in Indonesia, China
AAPC to create investment firm in Indonesia, China SYDNEY (AFP): Hotel group Accor Asia Pacific Ltd. is to create a series of investment companies to fund hotel development in the region, the company said yesterday.Accor Asia Pacific (AAPC Ltd.
Thu, 04 Jan 1996
Car salesman tried for fraud
Car salesman tried for fraud JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court tried an employee of a car company yesterday for swindling more than Rp 450 million from customers.Prosecutor Roostiningsih told the court that Ferry Triputra Tisna, 27, a marketing supervisor of PT Astrindo Jaya Mobilindo...
Thu, 04 Jan 1996
Cocoa crop in Sulawesi
Cocoa crop in Sulawesi SINGAPORE (Reuter): A powerful earthquake which struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is not expected to hit cocoa crop and supplies, Singapore traders said yesterday.Traders said initial reports showed the quake, which destroyed nearly 400 wooden houses and government...
Thu, 04 Jan 1996
Astra sees Korean cars as main competitor
Astra sees Korean cars as main competitor JAKARTA (JP): President of PT Astra International Theodore (Teddy) Permadi Rachmat has said that the South Korean Hyundai and Daewoo will be the main threat to his company which produces Japanese cars.
Thu, 04 Jan 1996
OIC to highlight RI diplomacy
OIC to highlight RI diplomacy JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, the world's largest Moslem country, will assume the chairmanship of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) this year, maintaining its active participation in international diplomacy pursued in recent years.
Thu, 04 Jan 1996
Indonesian films
Indonesian filmsFrom Suara KaryaEvery time I open the newspapers and look at the film advertisements I only find foreign films (Western, Chinese, Hong Kongese, Taiwanese or Indian). I wonder whether we no longer produce Indonesian films.
Thu, 04 Jan 1996
Siswono installs new director generals
Siswono installs new director generals JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo revamped his office yesterday by installing three director generals and 25 other senior officials to (better aid) meet the increasing challenges in the government's resettlement program.
Thu, 04 Jan 1996
PT Surya Hidup raises loan
PT Surya Hidup raises loan HONG KONG (Reuter): PT Surya Hidup Satwa's three-year term loan issue has been increased to US$32 million from $30 million because of oversubscription, said arranger Mitsubishi Bank Singapore.
Thu, 04 Jan 1996
On driving in Jakarta
On driving in Jakarta This is in response to Mr. Lance Fogg's letter Drivers in Jakarta published in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 3, 1996.Mr. Lance Fogg's missed the punchline in his interesting account on Jakarta's traffic.
Thu, 04 Jan 1996
Tidal waves kill eight in Central Sulawesi
Tidal waves kill eight in Central Sulawesi JAKARTA (JP): The tidal waves that struck several villages along the western coast of Central Sulawesi on Monday left eight people dead, Antara reported yesterday.
Thu, 04 Jan 1996
Jakarta Stock Exchange introduces sector indices
Jakarta Stock Exchange introduces sector indices JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) said yesterday that it has introduced 10 JSX Sector Indices to provide a more comprehensive market information to investors.
Thu, 04 Jan 1996
Keeping our rivers clean
Keeping our rivers clean The Environmental Impact Management Agency (Bapedal) last week published a list of industrial companies which have been polluting our rivers. This is a good step but the follow-up measures that have to be taken are of equal importance.
Thu, 04 Jan 1996
Students want to witness polls
Students want to witness polls SEMARANG: The Central Java chapter of the United Development Party (PPP) said it has received applications from students volunteering to represent the party as witnesses at polling booths in the 1997 general election.
Thu, 04 Jan 1996
Siak water unfit for drinking
Siak water unfit for drinking PEKANBARU, Riau: Water from the Siak River, long a source of clean water for the people of Riau, is unfit for drinking unless it is treated first, an environmental official said.
Thu, 04 Jan 1996
Mbak Tutut is favored to chair volleyball body
Mbak Tutut is favored to chair volleyball body JAKARTA (JP): Siti Hardijanti Rukmana, President Soeharto's eldest daughter, looks every inch the new chairperson of the Indonesian Volleyball Association, five days before the balloting.
Thu, 04 Jan 1996
Wardiman says lack of schools hinders education
Wardiman says lack of schools hinders education JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro identified a number of problems besetting national education last year, including the shortage of classrooms and facilities.
Thu, 04 Jan 1996
Petronas to ease oil output
Petronas to ease oil output KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's national oil corporation, Petroliam Nasional Bhd. (Petronas) reportedly said yesterday it would reduce crude oil production in 1996 as it upgraded the output of condensates and natural gas.
Thu, 04 Jan 1996
KONI deputy chairman withdraws resignation
KONI deputy chairman withdraws resignation JAKARTA (JP): Deputy chairman of the National Sports Council (KONI) Arie Sudewo withdrew his resignation yesterday following an order from his chief to stay with the council.
Thu, 04 Jan 1996
Minority parties told to start campaigning
Minority parties told to start campaigning JAKARTA (JP): Political observer Afan Gaffar suggested that the minority political parties launch their election campaigning now, rather than wait until the official electioneering time in 1997.
Thu, 04 Jan 1996
PDI brings disparities, injustices into spotlight
PDI brings disparities, injustices into spotlight JAKARTA (JP): The minority Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) is poised to scrutinize economic disparity, social injustice and lack of freedom of expression when it marks its 23rd anniversary on Jan. 10.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
UI rector defends student suspension
UI rector defends student suspension JAKARTA (JP): Rector of the University of Indonesia (UI) defends his decision on the suspension of a student of the medicine school.In his defense in the Jakarta State Administrative Court yesterday, the rector said that his decision did not contradict with the...
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Natioanl Police issue guidelines on gatherings
Natioanl Police issue guidelines on gatherings JAKARTA (JP): Police will no longer take reckless action to break-up meetings unless they find evidence of intent to disrupt public order.National Police Spokesman Brig. Gen.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Cellist Cecylia's second visit
Cellist Cecylia's second visit JAKARTA (JP): The prominent Polish-American cellist, Cecylia Barczyk, will perform at Erasmus Huis in South Jakarta on Jan. 5.Barczyk's cello/piano recital, one of the free-of-charge events to be held over three days at Erasmus Huis, will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 5.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
RI needs to welcome Chinese investments
RI needs to welcome Chinese investments JAKARTA (JP): A local economist has suggested that Indonesia court the investment funds of overseas Chinese, who are becoming the backbone of economic growth in East and Southeast Asia.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Bapedal blasted for going only half way
Bapedal blasted for going only half way JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Network for Forest Conservation (Skephi) yesterday questioned the government's decision to announce only some of the names of the worst industrial polluters in Indonesia.Skephi chief coordinator S.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Hundreds die in accidents in 1995
Hundreds die in accidents in 1995 PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: A total of 1,200 traffic accidents occurred in the region in the past year, killing 889 people and injuring 1,744 others, Antara reported.Police chief Maj. Gen. M.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Parking in Sarinah
Parking in SarinahFrom NeracaThe parking fee in Sarinah building's premises is too high compared to that in any other buildings on Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta, such as Hotel Indonesia or Plaza Indonesia.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Disasters displace thousands
Disasters displace thousands JAKARTA (JP): Tidal waves in Central Sulawesi and floods in Aceh have left more than 13,000 people homeless.The Central Sulawesi administration said it had not received report of casualty from Tolitoli regency, where tidal waves hit on New Year's Day.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Indovision
Indovision With reference to your article in The Jakarta Post, Dec. 31, 1995, page 7, entitled Indovision cuts rates in hope of more sales, we would like to make some corrections.The article mentioned that the price of the satellite was US$210. Rationally speaking, no satellite is as cheap as that.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Two more shows violate regulations
Two more shows violate regulations JAKARTA (JP): Two more entertainment centers will be punished for violating New Year's Eve regulations, an official said.Toha Reno, an official from the City Public Order Office, said yesterday that the parties held at Hotel Wisata International on Jl.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Concessionaires to gear up for eco-labeling
Concessionaires to gear up for eco-labeling JAKARTA (JP): The names of forest concessionaires that are considered prepared to meet eco-labeling requirements will be announced later this month, an executive of the Association of Indonesian Forest Concessionaires (APHI) says.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Wild-card entries for 5 locals at Indosiar Open
Wild-card entries for 5 locals at Indosiar Open JAKARTA (JP): Organizers of the Indosiar Men's Tennis Championships will grant wild-card entries to five local players, with two of them earning places in the main draw.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Gen. Feisal to meet feligious leaders
Gen. Feisal to meet feligious leaders MEDAN, North Sumatra: Commander of the Armed Forces (ABRI) Gen. Feisal Tanjung and Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher are scheduled to address a gathering of religious leaders and activists in the province.The Jan.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
New Egyptian envoy seeks to strengthen old links
New Egyptian envoy seeks to strengthen old linksBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): On Nov. 22, 1995, Indonesia received a new "old" friend in its midst when President Soeharto accepted the credentials of Mahmoud Osman as the new Egyptian ambassador here.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Clove stock piles up to 300,000 tons
Clove stock piles up to 300,000 tons JAKARTA (JP): The national stock of cloves, held by the Clove Buffer Stock and Marketing Management Company (BPPC) and the Federation of Provincial Associations of Village Cooperative Units (Inkud) last year was estimated at 300,000 tons worth Rp 1.5 trillion.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Two die on New Year's eve
Two die on New Year's eve SURABAYA, East Java: Two people died in traffic accidents during the New Year's Eve festivities on Sunday, Antara reported.One of the victims was a pedestrian who were hit by a car in the North Surabaya precinct, while the other fatal accident occurred in South Surabaya.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Late delivery
Late delivery Due to some unexpected problems in the editorial department, our subscribers in Bandung, Bogor, Cirebon, Rangkasbitung, Subang, Banjar, Pekalongan, Purwokerto and Tanjungkarang received their copy of The Jakarta Post late yesterday. We apologize for the inconvenience. -- The Publisher
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Drivers in Jakarta
Drivers in Jakarta I have noticed that your column has had a number of letters recently about the standard of driving in Jakarta, and I would like to add my observations as a visitor.One of the most puzzling aspects of the style of driving here is how, in such a well-mannered, polite and orderly...
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
ASEAN in 4th year of free trade plan
ASEAN in 4th year of free trade planBy P. Parameswaran SINGAPORE (AFP): Intra-Southeast Asian trade receives an added push as booming regional economies enter their fourth year of tearing down internal tariff barriers under a landmark free-trade plan that embraced Vietnam.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
KL, S'pore rubber prices firmer
KL, S'pore rubber prices firmer KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Rubber prices were firmer at midday yesterday on shortcovering and in line with a higher Indonesian market, dealers said."The market is quiet and business is very slow at the start of the year," a dealer said.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Offices, streets deserted
Offices, streets deserted JAKARTA (JP): The holiday rhythm was still being felt yesterday at City Hall offices, where only a handful of people applied for ID cards, building permits and other documents.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Foreigners urged to invest in hospitals
Foreigners urged to invest in hospitals JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Sujudi urged foreign investors yesterday to help in the government's effort to build more hospitals in the country.While he made no mention of specific incentives to foreign investors, Sujudi said hospitals in Indonesia must...
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Urea firm to replace old factory
Urea firm to replace old factory CIKAMPEK, West Java (JP): State fertilizer company PT Pupuk Kujang plans to build a new plant to replace its 17-year-old factory in Cikampek, West Java, with an investment of US$295 million, said the company's president, Edi Madnawidjaja.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Residents exploited by community chief
Residents exploited by community chief JAKARTA (JP): Twelve residents of Pesanggrahan subdistrict in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, went to local police over the weekend to report the misuse of their signatures for a land appropriation project.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Amien refuses to name person behind document leak
Amien refuses to name person behind document leak JAKARTA (JP): Amien Rais has refused to name a person he called very knowledgeable of "the scenario" for the leaking of classified documents charging Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto with corruption.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Blok M security to be improved, police say
Blok M security to be improved, police say JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta police have pledged to make the Blok M shopping area more secure this year.South Jakarta Police Precinct Chief Lt. Col. SY Wenas said recently that police have guaranteed that the number of crimes in the area will be...
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Indonesian art world mourns realist painter Dullah
Indonesian art world mourns realist painter Dullah JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's fine arts lost one of its finest figures when the country's most prominent realist painter Dullah died on the first day of l996.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Manila raises oil prices
Manila raises oil prices MANILA (Reuter): The Philippines' Energy Regulatory Board (ERB) has approved an average oil product price hike of three centavos per liter, energy officials said.ERB officials said the oil price rise, long sought by the country's three main oil companies, effective at 6:01...
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Manila new tax law confuses consumers
Manila new tax law confuses consumers MANILA (UPI): Confusion swept across the Philippines yesterday as the government implemented an expanded value added tax law that hikes to 10 percent levy on a wide range of service industries.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
KL to import more Chinese cement
KL to import more Chinese cement KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia is importing 300,000 tons of cement from China to help overcome a domestic cement shortage, Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Abu Hassan Omar told reporters yesterday.