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Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Nomination of Megawati sparks debate
Nomination of Megawati sparks debate JAKARTA (JP): The proposed nomination of Megawati Soekarnoputri, chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), to run for the 1998 presidential election won sympathy from politicians but was opposed by one of her foes yesterday.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Govt to increase subsidies for low-cost housing
Govt to increase subsidies for low-cost housing JAKARTA (JP): The government is expanding its loan subsidy for the purchases of low-cost houses to cover "modest" houses of 36 square meters, State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung said yesterday.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Spiritual guidance needed in NU row
Spiritual guidance needed in NU row JAKARTA (JP): The East Java Regional Executive Board of the Nahdlatul Ulama yesterday urged its members to exercise restraint and seek spiritual guidance in resolving the conflict befalling the country's largest Moslem organization.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Soedomo's wealth
Soedomo's wealth I have in front of me a "hot" weekly called Jakarta Jakarta, No. 497 dated Jan. 13-19, 1996. This magazine offers hot gossip as well as articles on film stars and other topics which attract the attention of the young at heart.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Indonesia loses its best film director
Indonesia loses its best film director JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia lost one of its best film directors early yesterday morning.Wim Umboh, who was also a film producer, died of a diabetes complication and a light stroke at the Husada hospital. he was 62.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Intel opens office here
Intel opens office here JAKARTA (JP): The chip maker Intel Corporation of the United States announced yesterday it will open a representative office here."The establishment of the sales and marketing office is aimed to serve Indonesia's personal computer market as well as our costumer here,"...
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 24, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 675 0 5,000 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,375 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,975 0 780,000 Aneka Kimia...
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Police seize firecrackers
Police seize firecrackers MALANG, East Java: Malang Police claim they seized more than 6,000 firecrackers in their five-day operation to clamp down on the products in the run up to Idul Fitri.Lt. Col. Makbul Padmanagara told Antara on Wednesday that officers involved in Operasi Sikat (Operation...
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Dutch-born man arrested for several robberies
Dutch-born man arrested for several robberies JAKARTA (JP): Menteng police have arrested a man wanted for a series of robberies at several high-rise buildings on Jl. Thamrin in Central Jakarta.The Dutch-born suspect, identified as Yacop Palupessy, 38, was caught by security guards while robbing an...
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Over 400 alleged extremists checked in last three years
Over 400 alleged extremists checked in last three years JAKARTA (JP): More than 400 people have been interrogated by the City Military Command in the last three years for alleged involvement in a Moslem extremist group.Spokesman Lt. Col.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Basofi on Ramadhan safari
Basofi on Ramadhan safari SURABAYA, East Java: East Java Governor Basofi Soedirman said yesterday that he will be traveling round the province throughout the fasting month of Ramadhan, Antara reported.Basofi said he will try to cover as much area as possible but pointed out that not every regency...
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Halal label not certified
Halal label not certified BATAM, Riau: The local Religious Affairs Office said the island needs to establish its own council that will certify whether a particular food, beverage, or restaurant is halal, or permissible under Islamic laws.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Workers want higher bonus
Workers want higher bonus JAKARTA (JP): Around 60 workers of PT Aneka Medium Garment filed a complaint with the Ministry of Manpower yesterday demanding a higher Idul Fitri bonus.The spokesman for the workers, Yasufi told the Director of Labor Standards Sabar Sianturi on Tuesday that the management...
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Plywood mills must restructure facilities
Plywood mills must restructure facilities JAKARTA (JP): Plywood manufacturers need to restructure their industrial facilities to increase their efficiency and accommodate the country's diminishing supply of timber, A. Tjipto Wigjoprajitno said yesterday.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Hariyanto crashes in Korea Open
Hariyanto crashes in Korea Open SEOUL (Agencies): World champion Hariyanto Arbi bundled out of the Korean Open badminton championships as home favorites stole the show yesterday.The Indonesian top seed lost out to 12th seed Lee Kwan-jin 14- 18, 13-15 in a bruising quarterfinal match.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Restaurants closed down
Restaurants closed down JAKARTA (JP): The city public order office temporarily closed down two restaurants for violating the Ramadhan fasting month operation hours.The head of the entertainment department of the office, Toha Reno, said on Tuesday that the restaurants are Atrium Food Center in...
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Disasters are God's signals: Amien Rais
Disasters are God's signals: Amien Rais YOGYAKARTA (JP): The spate of natural and man-made disasters that have hit Indonesia this month may have been reminders from Allah that certain people here have strayed from His path, said Moslem scholar Amien Rais.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Government says E. Java electoral committee valid
Government says E. Java electoral committee valid JAKARTA (JP): The government confirmed the validity of the newly-established electoral committee in East Java, which leaves the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) unrepresented, but gave the party until May to resolve its bickering.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Loggers have strong backing
Loggers have strong backing PADANG, West Sumatra: Minister of Forestry Djamaluddin Soerjohadikoesoemo said that illegal logging activities have continued in West Sumatra because they had the support of either administration or military officials.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Students call for prostitution ban
Students call for prostitution ban JAKARTA (JP): High school students think the government is fighting a losing battle against the spread of HIV, a deadly virus that leads to AIDS."The government's efforts in fighting the spread of the disease are futile as long as pleasure-seeking businesses,...
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Helicopter carrier to arrive next year
Helicopter carrier to arrive next year BANGKOK (Reuter): The Thai navy's first helicopter carrier will go into service next year, protecting resources and shipping lanes in the Gulf of Thailand, a navy official said yesterday.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Southeast Asian investors selling gold holdings
Southeast Asian investors selling gold holdings SINGAPORE (Agencies): Many Southeast Asian investors are selling gold holdings to cash in on the sudden increase in prices of the yellow metal but traders yesterday saw some consolidation before prices scale a four-year peak.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Freeport expansion in RI judged to be economical
Freeport expansion in RI judged to be economical NEW ORLEANS (Reuter): Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. said a prefeasibility study has determined that the proposed expansion of its Indonesian mine and mill facilities to 190,000 metric tons per day is economical.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Ultraman 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Traditional Dance 3:30 Education: Dunia Mahasiswa 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 TV Series: Al Jamalludin Al Afghani 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan...
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Workers complain to LBH
Workers complain to LBH JAKARTA (JP): Fifteen people representing 170 workers in dispute with the management of their company, run by the Enteos Club, are seeking help from the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH).
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Local basketball league restricts foreign signings
Local basketball league restricts foreign signings JAKARTA (JP): Only one foreign signing will be allowed to play for each team in all games in this year's Indonesian Basketball League, an official said yesterday."This decision is final.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
PT Aerowisata opens new star-rated hotel in Bali
PT Aerowisata opens new star-rated hotel in Bali JAKARTA (JP): PT Aerowisata, a subsidiary of national air carrier Garuda Indonesia, will market Resor Sekar Nusa Bali, a new star-rated hotel in Bali which applies a new concept of ownership.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Floods victims
Floods victimsFrom KompasThe residents of Kampung Melayu Besar in East Jakarta were victims of the recent floods and hereby call on the Public Works Ministry to immediately remove the leftover garbage and mud along Jl. Gang Mesjid I.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
City to investigate alleged rape by public order official
City to investigate alleged rape by public order official JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is investigating allegations that an official of the city public order office was involved in a rape.The deputy governor for social welfare, Museno, said yesterday that he has ordered the head of the...
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Rp 13t needed to repair facilities destroyed by floods
Rp 13t needed to repair facilities destroyed by floods JAKARTA (JP): It will take the city administration Rp 13 trillion (US$6.04 billion) to replace the buildings and infrastructure destroyed by recent floods, Deputy Governor for Social Welfare R.S. Museno said yesterday.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Industrial park expanded
Industrial park expanded TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Marubeni Corp. said yesterday its Indonesian joint venture PT Megalopolis Manunggal Industrial Development would expand an industrial park near Jakarta.The venture, in which major trading house Marubeni holds a 60 percent equity stake, will invest...
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Pasar Minggu bus terminal
Pasar Minggu bus terminalFrom NeracaThe Pasar Minggu (South Jakarta) bus terminal is still chaotic. Many buses linger at the terminal to pick up more passengers instead of leaving on schedule to make room for incoming buses.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
APP builds pulp mill in KL
APP builds pulp mill in KL KUCHING, Malaysia (JP): North Sumatra-based PT Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) will team up with Malaysia's Sarawak Timber Industrial Development Corporation (STIDC) to establish a pulp and paper production mill in Sarawak.Ali B.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Nuclear power plant study nears completion
Nuclear power plant study nears completion JAKARTA (JP): The feasibility study on Indonesia's first nuclear power plant is now nearing completion and the government will soon accept proposals from potential contractors, the chief of the National Atomic Agency (Batan) said yesterday.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Politics and elections
Politics and elections I am totally at a loss in trying to understand what has been happening in this country. Although a layman and ignorant of politics, I was enraged when I watched the TV news bulletin concerning the installation of the electoral committee for East Java in which the Indonesian...
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
General Electric will double RI investment
General Electric will double RI investment JAKARTA (JP): The American "gorilla" General Electric plans to double its investments in Indonesia from the current level of US$150 million within the next five years.The president of General Electric Indonesia, Stuart L.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
ADB lends Indonesia US$150m
ADB lends Indonesia US$150m MANILA (UPI): The Asian Development Bank has approved a US$150 million loan for Indonesia for the improvement of a 210-kilometer (130-mile) stretch of road in the northern coastline of Java.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Indonesia, Iraq sign economic agreement
Indonesia, Iraq sign economic agreement JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Iraq signed yesterday an agreement on economic, scientific and technical cooperation and the formation of a joint commission of a ministerial level.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Govt braces for Idul Fitri transport rush
Govt braces for Idul Fitri transport rush JAKARTA (JP): The government is making preparations for a greater than usual number of holiday makers at Idul Fitri this year because the Moslem holiday coincides with Imlek, the Chinese new year.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Killing two boars with one stone
Killing two boars with one stone JAKARTA (JP): An official in Jambi, the latest province eager to prove itself as one of Indonesia's latest tourist destinations, has come up with a novel plan to attract visitors and kill boars, a major pest to local farmers, at the same time: boar hunting.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
'Lifestyle' shows you where to find what you're looking for
'Lifestyle' shows you where to find what you're looking for The Jakarta Post Lifestyle Published by PT Media Dutaservisindo & Integrated Information Pte Ltd Edited by Hartoyo Pratiknyo 307 pp JAKARTA (JP): Guidebooks ...
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
The 'Gurita' ferry lesson
The 'Gurita' ferry lesson The sinking of the ferry Gurita happened suddenly and so far the cause remains uncertain. Was it because of a storm? Did it hit a rock, or -- and this is the most important possible cause -- was it because it was overloaded? The Gurita was an old passenger transportation...
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Govt won't abolish teachers' colleges
Govt won't abolish teachers' colleges JAKARTA (JP): The government has denied that it wanted to dissolve the state teachers' colleges when it announced its plan to upgrade and change them into universities.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Government to curb Puncak development
Government to curb Puncak development JAKARTA (JP): The office of the state minister for agrarian affairs will control and supervise all building construction in the tourist resort of Puncak, West Java, following an edict by President Soeharto.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Office of rights body opens in Dili
Office of rights body opens in Dili JAKARTA (JP): East Timor's first branch office of the National Commission of Human Rights was officially opened in Dili, yesterday.The secretary of the provincial administration, Radjakarina Brahmana, symbolically handed over the office keys to two commission...
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Denmark gives aid to Aceh
Denmark gives aid to Aceh JAKARTA: The Danish Embassy in Jakarta is donating Rp 82 million (US$36,000) worth of medical and food supplies to the victims of the flood which hit East Aceh this month.The donation is scheduled to be delivered by Danish Ambassador Michael Sternberg in Langsa, East Aceh,...
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Manila urged to eradicate terrorism, respect human rights
Manila urged to eradicate terrorism, respect human rights MANILA (AFP): The Philippines should take a tougher stand against international terrorism but must guard against threatening human rights and democracy, a senior US official and Filipino legislators said.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Capital inflows to stay strong despite deficit
Capital inflows to stay strong despite deficit JAKARTA (JP): Capital inflows are expected to remain strong this year despite the projected increase in the country's current account deficit, according to JP Morgan.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Kotjo bids for UPP stake
Kotjo bids for UPP stake SINGAPORE (Reuter): United Overseas Bank Ltd and N.M. Rothschild said yesterday a group of prominent Indonesian investors had exercised a series of options to buy a large stake in United Pulp & Paper (UPP) at Singapore $1.
Thu, 25 Jan 1996
Chinese travel more
Chinese travel more BEIJING (dpa): Overseas travel, once an unattainable dream for the majority of Chinese living under communist rule, has become a reality for a fraction of society, the official media reported yesterday.