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Sat, 30 Nov 1996
INRO accord in sight despite leadership row
INRO accord in sight despite leadership row KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) ended talks yesterday "optimistic" a new pact could be in place in January, even though no solution was in sight to a Malaysia-Indonesia dispute over INRO's top post.
Sat, 30 Nov 1996
Daewoo to launch Nexia here next month
Daewoo to launch Nexia here next monthBy Matthew Allen PT Starsauto Dinamika, the local assembler and distributor for South Korean carmaker Daewoo, will launch the Nexia next month despite reports that the company is downgrading its operations here.
Sat, 30 Nov 1996
Jewelry designers invited to contest
Jewelry designers invited to contest JAKARTA (JP): Jewelry designers are invited to participate in the Diamonds-International Awards 1998, the most important international jewelry design competition.Contestants should send their designs by Jan. 17, 1997 to the Diamond Information Center office, Jl.
Sat, 30 Nov 1996
Parabola system
Parabola system In January this year, I purchased a Parabola system complete with decoder and StarNet receiver from Indovision in Kelapa Gading. I paid the additional Rp 400,000 for the StarNet receiver, based on the guarantee from the Indovision staff that I would have no problems receiving StarTV...
Sat, 30 Nov 1996
Is it necessary to teach our children English at an early age?
Is it necessary to teach our children English at an early age?By Lie Hua JAKARTA (JP): An article in Kompas recently took many by surprise when it said that according to a research study, junior high school students who began studying English after elementary school scored better than those who...
Sat, 30 Nov 1996
Golkar promises to fight employee infractions
Golkar promises to fight employee infractions JAKARTA (JP): The ruling Golkar yesterday promised supporters and prospective voters to spearhead a national drive against "infractions" spanning from sexual harassment to corruption.
Sat, 30 Nov 1996
Lautan Berlian issues cards
Lautan Berlian issues cards JAKARTA (JP): The Standard Chartered Bank's Indonesian office and Lautan Berlian Utama Motor agreed yesterday to jointly issue Visa cards.Lautan Berlian's executive director Bustomi Bursa said the Visa cards would be offered to the car company's customers.
Sat, 30 Nov 1996
Waste prices fall affects income of scavengers
Waste prices fall affects income of scavengers JAKARTA (JP): Greater Jakarta's thousands of scavengers and garbage collection center owners are losing their incomes because of a sharp drop in waste prices.
Sat, 30 Nov 1996
Moderate Tamil oppose polls in troubled northern regions
Moderate Tamil oppose polls in troubled northern regions COLOMBO (AFP): Sri Lanka's minority Tamil parties yesterday opposed government moves to stage local elections in the island's battle-scarred northern regions for the first time in 13 years.
Sat, 30 Nov 1996
Daewoo production in Vietnam
Daewoo production in Vietnam SEOUL: Daewoo continues its aggressive campaign to increase manufacturing capacity around the world with the dedication of a new factory in Vietnam.Vietnam-Daewoo Motor (VIDAMCO), together with joint-venture partner Vietnam's General Administration of Economics and...
Sat, 30 Nov 1996
Protesters face severe punishment
Protesters face severe punishment DILI, East Timor: Local police chief Col. Jusuf Muharam said yesterday that the three people arrested for an anti-government demonstration on Nov. 25 face severe punishment."They insulted the head of state.
Sat, 30 Nov 1996
Bill to amend environmental law deemed unprogressive
Bill to amend environmental law deemed unprogressive JAKARTA (JP): Legal and environmental experts have said they doubt the bill to amend the environmental law will bring any significant progress because it barely addresses fundamental problems.
Sat, 30 Nov 1996
Pressure builds on RI's auto policy
Pressure builds on RI's auto policyBy Russell Williamson THE pressure to reform Indonesia's controversial automotive policy continues to build, with the European Commission vice president, Leon Brittan, urging President Soeharto to bring the policy into line with World Trade Organization (WTO)...
Sat, 30 Nov 1996
Indocement's profits up
Indocement's profits up JAKARTA (JP): PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Group announced yesterday a 20.9 percent increase in its net income to Rp 389.5 billion (US$165 million) in the first nine months of this year.The group's net revenue rose 10.7 percent during same period to Rp 3.
Sat, 30 Nov 1996
All stolen paintings have been retrieved
All stolen paintings have been retrieved JAKARTA (JP): The National Police, in cooperation with Singapore Police, have seized three stolen paintings from a Singaporean collector, police spokesman Brig. Gen. Nurfaizi said.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
ASEAN leaders to discuss weighty issues informally
ASEAN leaders to discuss weighty issues informally JAKARTA (JP): Southeast Asian heads of government will gather tomorrow to discuss weighty issues in what promises to be one of the most relaxed atmospheres ever set-up for a leaders meeting.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Soeharto calls for respect for teachers
Soeharto calls for respect for teachers JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto appealed yesterday to the nation, especially students at schools and universities, to show the highest respect toward teachers.There is a tendency among some members of society to be disrespectful to teachers, Soeharto said at...
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
NO TO ECSTASY
NO TO ECSTASYCorrection: Yesterday's caption of Guruh Soekarnoputra with Prita K. Gani, public relations officer of the London School of Public Relations-Jakarta should have read Prita K. Gani, Director of the London School of Public Relations - Jakarta. We regret the error -- Editor
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Big palm oil plan waits approval
Big palm oil plan waits approval JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Finance has not yet approved a plan by some state-owned firms to establish 102,000 hectares of oil palm plantations in Irian Jaya, Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah said yesterday.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 28, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,075 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 775 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,000 0 22,000 Aneka Kimia...
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Biennale X presents selection of Indonesia's finest
Biennale X presents selection of Indonesia's finestBy Carla Bianpoen JAKARTA (JP): Biennale X at the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center is an event that has caused every organizing committee a headache. Not only because the number of artists is growing by the year, but because there appeared to be no...
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Fallen elevator kills five in RP
Fallen elevator kills five in RP MANILA (AFP): Five construction workers plunged to their deaths here yesterday after a service elevator fell seven stories at a building site in the Makati financial district, a hospital official said.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
FSPSI sympathizes with Pakpahan
FSPSI sympathizes with Pakpahan JAKARTA (JP): The sole officially-sanctioned labor union, Federation of All-Indonesian Workers Union (FSPSI), showed a gesture of friendship yesterday by coming to the defense of Muchtar Pakpahan, the chairman of an unrecognized labor union who is detained for his...
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Hayono urges recalculation of SEA Games budget
Hayono urges recalculation of SEA Games budget JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman yesterday urged the 19th SEA Games Organizing Committee to recalculate the budget for the biennial event here next year.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Boxing bodies' merger takes a step forward
Boxing bodies' merger takes a step forward BEKASI, West Java (JP): Indonesia's professional and amateur boxing governing bodies are preparing for a joint New Year celebration as merger talks stepped up a gear yesterday.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Singapore awards RI tycoon
Singapore awards RI tycoon JAKARTA (JP): Asiatic Enterprises Pte. Ltd. which is owned and managed by Indonesian businessman Johanes Widjaja (left in above picture) ranked ninth on the 1996 Enterprise 50 list of the best performing private companies in Singapore.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Polyta issues $185m notes
Polyta issues $185m notes JAKARTA (JP): Tri Polyta Finance, the wholly-owned Netherlands-based subsidiary of propylene producer PT Tri Polyta Indonesia, has issued guaranteed secured notes worth US$185 million.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Govt promises to help in volleyball dispute
Govt promises to help in volleyball dispute BEKASI, West Java (JP): The government has promised to help the Indonesian Volleyball Association evade an international ban, State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman said yesterday.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Thammanoon leads Tugu Pratama c'ship by one shot
Thammanoon leads Tugu Pratama c'ship by one shot JAKARTA (JP): Heavy drizzle did not bother Thammanoon Sriraj of Thailand as he took the lead after the second day of the Tugu Pratama PGA Championship at the 7,141-yard Bumi Serpong Damai Golf and Country Club, Tangerang, West Java, yesterday.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and Entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Pasar Senggol - Balinese Village, daily, Kecak Dance, Friday and Tuesday, Legong Dance, Saturday, Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday, Balinese dance parade - Rejang dance, Puspawresti Dance, Belibis Dance & Jaran Teji Dance, Monday,...
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Spanish artist uses RI newspapers in the abstract
Spanish artist uses RI newspapers in the abstractBy Parvathi Nayar Narayan JAKARTA (JP): Ramon Canet is an abstract artist from Spain, whose works are currently on show in Jakarta. Abstract painting admittedly is not always easy to appreciate.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Thieves' lair at Pondok Bambu
Thieves' lair at Pondok BambuFrom Pos KotaOf late, thieves have been active in our neighborhood, No. 001/07, Pondok Bambu, East Jakarta. Strangely, the thieves seemingly find sanctuary with their loot in uninhabited maisonettes surrounded by unkempt, tall, coarse grass.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
U.S. detective says Oki can't be link to death
U.S. detective says Oki can't be link to death JAKARTA (JP): The trial of an Indonesian charged with a Los Angeles triple murder took a new twist yesterday when a U.S. detective said he could not find substantial evidence linking the suspect, Harnoko Dewantono, alias Oki, to one of the victim's...
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
What remains to be done after APEC?
What remains to be done after APEC? Leaders of 18 nations grouped in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum have just concluded their meeting in Manila. Economist Mari Pangestu presents her views.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
UN needs reform: Alatas
UN needs reform: Alatas SEMARANG (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas underscored yesterday the need to reform the United Nations as part of the on-going international effort to establish a new world order.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
INRO opens talks on new price pact
INRO opens talks on new price pact KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) yesterday opened talks on a new price pact which lacks the crucial support of key exporting members for implementation.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Reebok, Wilson to supply Pelti
Reebok, Wilson to supply Pelti JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian National Tennis Team Council (Pelti) signed a one-year contract with PT Mitra Adi Perkasa, producer of Reebok and Wilson, Tuesday.The Indonesian Tennis Association's chairman, Sarwono Kusumaatmadja, the council's chairman, Wimar Witoelar...
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
House wants next budget to rise 13%
House wants next budget to rise 13% JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives' Budgetary Commission yesterday proposed raising the 1997/1998 budget by 13 percent on this year's budget to Rp 102 trillion (US$43.1 billion).
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Reserved House seats for Korpri opposed
Reserved House seats for Korpri opposed JAKARTA (JP): The idea of allocating seats in the House of Representatives to members of the Corps of Civil Servants (Korpri) drew fire from a senior statesman yesterday.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
MAS plans airfare hike
MAS plans airfare hike KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Airline System Bhd (MAS) said yesterday it has proposed to the government a raise in international airfares of three percent in view of rising oil prices.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Kaolin industry faces bankruptcy
Kaolin industry faces bankruptcy JAKARTA (JP): Kaolin producers in Bangka and Belitung, South Sumatra, are on the verge of bankruptcy because the mineral's price has slumped domestically, the kaolin association said yesterday.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
LBH slams crackdown
LBH slams crackdown JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Legal Aid Institute has blasted city public order officials for their "inhumane" actions in a recent crackdown on street vendors in Menteng, Central Jakarta, that led to a vendor's death."In the crackdown on Nov.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Ritz Carlton Bali opens
Ritz Carlton Bali opens JAKARTA (JP): Ritz Carlton Bali, one of the newest, luxury hotels in Bali, will open most of its rooms for business today.Hotel spokesperson Nike Kurnia told The Jakarta Post yesterday the launch would occur a month ahead of schedule.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Mahathir opens hi-tech park near Kuala Lumpur
Mahathir opens hi-tech park near Kuala Lumpur KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad opened a multi-million ringgit high-technology park near Kuala Lumpur yesterday aimed at attracting multimedia and other core industries needed to help Malaysia evolve into a developed nation by 2020.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Catholic priest named winner of human rights award
Catholic priest named winner of human rights award JAKARTA (JP): Ignatius Sandyawan Sumardi, a Catholic priest recently in trouble for sheltering youth activists being hunted down by security officers, has been named winner of the prestigious Yap Thiam Hien human rights award.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
The Listening Post
The Listening Post * A delicious example of English ambiguity popped out at me from a recent Jakarta Post headline, and I decided to share it with you, my valued readers, as an example of how an inherent vagueness in the language can make parts of speech often seem puzzling.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Testing for HIV without consent
Testing for HIV without consent SURABAYA: Lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis deplored yesterday the widespread practice of testing targeted people for HIV without their knowledge or consent.Lubis said in a seminar that the practice, mostly in red-light districts, is a gross violation of human rights.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Military crackdown on guns
Military crackdown on guns JAKARTA (JP): City Military Chief Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso said Wednesday the military would crackdown on people owning illegal guns in a bid to help police fight the recent tide of armed robberies.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Bimantara to build toll road
Bimantara to build toll road JAKARTA (JP): Bimantara's PT Tri Daya Esta is expected to win the tender to build a Rp 584 billion (US$247 million) toll road in Surabaya following the withdrawal of its main rivals.
Fri, 29 Nov 1996
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Elmi Hotel: Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 42-44: - Qemi Club: Karaoke/Disco, Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Master Band, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Atlantic Band, Tuesday and Saturday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.