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Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Diversity as an asset
Diversity as an asset During earlier times the main challenge facing developing countries was to evict the colonial powers. In the 21st century, Minister Siswono Yudohusodo said, the challenge that confronts these nations will be to bring prosperity to their respective peoples "in order that they...
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta bourse closed 0.3 percent lower in its first trading day of 1996 yesterday due to lack of participation from foreign fund managers and selling pressure on blue chip stocks, dealers said.The Jakarta Stock Exchange composite index closed down 1.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Singapore to host ASEAN Cup
Singapore to host ASEAN Cup SINGAPORE (Reuter): Eight Southeast Asian countries will compete in the inaugural ASEAN Cup soccer tournament in Singapore in the first two weeks of September, a Football Association of Singapore (FAS) spokesman said yesterday.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
3 killed in rafting tragedy
3 killed in rafting tragedy JAKARTA (JP): Three tourists were killed when their raft overturned during a trip down the Unda River on the island of Bali on Monday, Antara reported yesterday.The news agency identified two of the victims as Hauw Yuk Pik, 30, and Lauw Yeuk Cheuw, 50, both from Hong...
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Gus Dur, Abu Hasan advised to reconcile
Gus Dur, Abu Hasan advised to reconcile DEMAK, Central Java (JP): Moslem activists are getting tired of the dragging leadership rift within the 30 million-member Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) organization.Moslem activists affiliated with the ruling political group Golkar suggested yesterday that NU chief...
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
NGOs set up independent poll monitoring committee
NGOs set up independent poll monitoring committee BANDUNG (JP): Ten local non-governmental organizations and legal aid institutes established an independent poll monitoring committee here over the weekend."We don't care whether the government approves of us.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Semen Padang plans to build new plant
Semen Padang plans to build new plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Semen Padang, a cement producer based in West Sumatra, will build another cement plant early this year, Indarung V, with an annual production capacity of 2.3 million tons, the company's President Abubakar said.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Singapore bans Kotjo from takeover bids
Singapore bans Kotjo from takeover bids SINGAPORE (Reuter): The Stock Exchange of Singapore's (SES) punishment of an Indonesian businessman for "misleading" the market is likely to dampen speculation in stocks with big Indonesian investors, dealers said yesterday.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
On overseas Chinese
On overseas Chinese In response to Arman's letter in The Jakarta Post on Dec. 26, 1996, entitled Overseas Chinese.Officially China did not have a Manchu (Manchuria) Dynasty. It was the Qing Dynasty.Why can't China invite people, including the so-called overseas Chinese or Chinese descendants, to...
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Polluters
Polluters A step forward for the environmentalists with the announcement by the government of the names of the worst river polluting factories (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 30, 1995).One idea to curb this type of pollution is to legislate to the effect that factories are obliged to draw their river water...
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Amazing 3:05 Talks 3:30 Science World 4:05 Among Us 4:30 Documentary 4:55 Filler/Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: West Sumatra 6:45 TV Circus: Billbixby Wonderful of Magic 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Garuda...
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
RI to follow Thai lead in sports
RI to follow Thai lead in sports JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should not be shy to follow in the footstep of Thailand in developing sports in anticipation of the 1997 Southeast Asian Games here, national sports czar Wismoyo Arismunandar said yesterday.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Danish environment and energy ministers due here
Danish environment and energy ministers due here JAKARTA (JP): Danish Minister for Environment and Energy Svend Auken, in a bid to strengthen economic ties with Indonesia, will make an official eight day visit to Indonesia starting Thursday.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
Preventing turmoil
Preventing turmoil President Soeharto warned the nation of the dangers of turmoil in his New Year's Eve speech. He said experience shows that every complex society has various vulnerable points. "If we do not handle them in a good way it could create turmoil," he said.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
PT Telkom begins privatization program
PT Telkom begins privatization program JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned domestic telecommunications provider PT Telkom will begin today handing over the management of its telecommunications networks in five regions to the private firms that won 15-year joint operation contracts.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
KL to build $1.3b road
KL to build $1.3b road KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malaysian consortium led by listed property group, Talam Corp. Bhd. is negotiating with the government to build a 3. 3-billion-ringgit (US$1.32 billion) coastal road project, officials said.Konsortium Lebuhraya Persisiran Barat Sdn. Bhd.
Wed, 03 Jan 1996
'Don't let Timorese youths return'
'Don't let Timorese youths return' DILI, East Timor: Councilor Samuel Alex Petruz called on the government to not allow the return of youths who have fled to Portugal."Even if they have expressed their regrets and wish to come home, I personally think we should not allow them," Petruz was quoted by...
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Murder suspect wanted
Murder suspect wanted JAKARTA (JP): City detectives are looking for a man believed to have fatally stabbed a young housemaid in an evening robbery in Pondok Bambu, East Jakarta on Saturday."The identity of the suspect, who has left town, is very clear to us," City Police Chief Maj. Gen.
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
1995 year of success: Soeharto
1995 year of success: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Despite a number of upheavals, 1995 was a successful year for Indonesia, which should strengthen the people's confidence when starting 1996, President Soeharto claimed.
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Indonesia confers stars on two Egyptian leaders
Indonesia confers stars on two Egyptian leaders JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government has posthumously conferred meritorious service awards on two Egyptian leaders who were crucial in helping Indonesia gain recognition for its sovereignty after it declared independence 50 years ago.
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Hong Lie safe in S'pore
Hong Lie safe in S'pore JAKARTA (JP): City police have found it difficult to wrest Hong Lie, the man they believe instigated the murder of businessman Nyo Beng Seng, from his current residence in Singapore.City Police Chief Maj. Gen.
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
More women seek jobs
More women seek jobs PADANG, West Sumatra: Padang women are more competitive than their male counterparts: If the number of job seekers is anything to go by.Local Ministry of Manpower head, Faker Thaharudin, told Antara on Friday that most job seekers in Padang were women.
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Attorney General promises fair election
Attorney General promises fair election JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih, who was appointed to head the Inspection Board of the National Election Committee last week, has promised equal treatment for all the three political parties contesting the general election in 1997.
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Exiled Timorese return to Indonesia from Portugal
Exiled Timorese return to Indonesia from Portugal JAKARTA (JP): Ten East Timorese who were sent into exile 35 years ago by the Portuguese government for their anti-colonialist activities are due to return home here on Thursday.
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Garuda's policy, baby under three
Garuda's policy, baby under three I am writing in complaint of a Garuda policy as presented to me on my return trip to Jakarta from Denpasar on Dec. 1. 1995. When I checked in to my flight GA 665 on Dec.
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Police net trawlers
Police net trawlers BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: A sea and air police patrol arrested three boats using outlawed trawls in Lampung Bay.The 17 crew members of the three boats were arrested south of Condong Bandar island. The Panjang port patrol was led by First Lt. A. Wahyu, Antara reported on Saturday.
Tue, 02 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. - The Tavern Pub: Yeah Yeah Boys, Sunday and Thursday,9.
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
New Year's Eve Scene
New Year's Eve ScenePhoto A: ShowAntaraCLAP ALONG: Governor Surjadi Soedirdja (second right) accompanied by his wife (right) applauds the people watching Taman Mini's New Year's eve show. Dangdut musician Rhoma Irama (left) smiles as he plays along.
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Jakarta bourse continues its course sideways
Jakarta bourse continues its course sideways JAKARTA (JP): Last week the market continued its course sideways as trading was shortened due to the market being closed on Monday and Friday. The Jakarta Composite Index closed the week at 513.85, up 1.1 points (0.
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
President declares year of aerospace
President declares year of aerospace JAKARTA (JP): At the stroke of midnight yesterday, President Soeharto dubbed the new year the maritime and aerospace year.In a speech broadcast nationwide, the President appealed to the nation to rekindle their maritime spirit, the daring for which their...
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
'Three-in-one policy to stay'
'Three-in-one policy to stay' JAKARTA (JP): The city administration considers the three-in- one policy as the best way to overcome traffic congestion in the city, an official says.The head of the City Land Transport Control Agency, JP Sepang, announced on Sunday night that the administration has no...
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
New Year's eve smoother than usual this year
New Year's eve smoother than usual this year JAKARTA (JP): Despite three recreational parks recording more visitors, New Year's eve celebrations ran smoother than usual this year.Heavy rain throughout the city between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Surjadi to continue his tough policies next year
Surjadi to continue his tough policies next year JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja vowed to continue his policies and implement all regulations consistently.Speaking at his year-end media conference over the weekend, Surjadi said that there will be no major changes in 1996; he will maintain...
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Wood panel export value to rise 7.5%
Wood panel export value to rise 7.5% JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's wood panel (plywood) exports are expected to increase in value by 7.5 percent from US$3.99 billion this year to $4.29 billion next year, said A.
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Anti-subversion law needs to be amended: Singgih
Anti-subversion law needs to be amended: Singgih JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih said the 1963 anti- subversion law needs amendment because "its formulation is too general and its reach too vast" for today's developments.
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Strong earthquake jolts Central Sulawesi town
Strong earthquake jolts Central Sulawesi town JAKARTA (JP): An earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck the Central Sulawesi town of Buol Tolitoli yesterday, sending the panic-stricken people rushing outside.
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Woman awarded for foiling robbery
Woman awarded for foiling robbery MEDAN, North Sumatra: A resident was awarded for bravery by North Sumatra Police Chief, Brig. Gen. Nana Permana.Yanti, 26, of Jl. Sutomo Ujung, "should be an example to the public in helping the police fight crime," Nana said.
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: The Kidsongs 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 TV Series: Road to Avonlea 4:30 Science Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings: Belief in God the Almighty 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Wawasan...
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Shooting probe continues
Shooting probe continues JAKARTA (JP): Police are still questioning the serviceman believed to own the pistol used by the suspect in Saturday's fatal shooting of an executive."We don't yet know why the serviceman, a member of an unit outside Jakarta, lent the gun to the suspect to shoot his...
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Balance of payments to be in ample deficit
Balance of payments to be in ample deficit JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's overall balance of payments is projected to suffer a large deficit this year owing to a sharp deterioration of its current account, a research group said.
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Temple lashed by waves
Temple lashed by waves PEKALONGAN, Central Java: A Hindu temple near Pasirsari beach east of Semarang is facing destruction from continuous exposure to waves.Several parts of the Kesira Asnawa temple are flooded when the tide rises, said I Ketut Soklik, the head of the Pekalongan branch of the...
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Muslem leaders want probe of ducument leakage case
Muslem leaders want probe of ducument leakage case JAKARTA (JP): Influential Moslem leaders criticized Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono for taking the leakage of classified state documents too "lightly".
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Maid rewarded for saving children
Maid rewarded for saving children SINGAPORE (AFP): A Filipina maid who saved three children when a fire broke out at an apartment block here has received a commendation from Philippine President Fidel Ramos and been rewarded by her employers.
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Over 100 C. Java criminals shot
Over 100 C. Java criminals shot SEMARANG: Chief of Central Java police Maj. Gen. Harimas A.S. said police were forced to shoot 128 criminals in the past year."Not one of them died on the spot, but some died in hospital, and most were shot in the leg," Harimas was quoted by Antara as saying on...
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Indorayon inaccuracy
Indorayon inaccuracy The article RI companies lax in preventing accidents at work, which appeared in The Jakarta Post on Dec. 13, 1995, incorrectly ranked Indorayon as one of the nine companies with the most workplace accidents in 1995.In fact, the event described in the article occurred on Nov.
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Political dynamism to rise: Experts
Political dynamism to rise: Experts SEMARANG (JP): Indonesia's political climate will warm up this year as the country gears up to the 1997 general election, political scholars say.This year will be filled with political intrigues among the various political fores in the country, some consolidating...
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
WB approves $47m loan to Indonesia
WB approves $47m loan to Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has agreed to extend a US$47- million loan to Indonesia to improve small and medium-scale industries through the bank's Industrial Technology Development Project.
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Agency will punish 7 entertainment centers
Agency will punish 7 entertainment centers JAKARTA (JP): The City Public Order Office will punish seven entertainment centers for violating New Year's eve regulations.An official from the office, Toha Reno, said yesterday that the entertainment centers either failed to obtain the special New Year's...
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Shops destroyed in fire
Shops destroyed in fire BANDUNG, West Java: Three shop/houses and one house were destroyed by fire here on Friday.A witness near Jl. Pasirkoja, in the Panjunan subdistrict of Anyar, said the fire started near 10 a.m. behind one of the shop/houses.
Tue, 02 Jan 1996
Women's group takes up anti-smoking cause
Women's group takes up anti-smoking causeBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): We have heard of a number of movements to fight for or defend women's rights, ranging from women against violence, women for justice, to women for reproductive rights and women for the reinterpretation of Islamic laws.