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Tue, 05 Nov 1996
ABRI must give up House seats, ex-general says
ABRI must give up House seats, ex-general says BANDUNG (JP): Former Army chief of staff Gen. (ret.) Rudini said yesterday that the military should give up their seats in the House of Representatives, saying their presence in the legislature was constitutionally "inappropriate.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Tourist arrivals' growth slows down
Tourist arrivals' growth slows down JAKARTA (JP): The number of tourist arrivals in Indonesia reached 342,604 in September, representing a mere 11-percent year-on-year increase, the slowest pace recorded in seven months.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
4 people killed in Fretilin attack
4 people killed in Fretilin attack DILI, East Timor: Four people died on Saturday when anti- integration Fretilin rebels attacked residents of Cribbas village, Manatuto regency, about 100 kilometers east of here.Chief of Manatuto military post Lt. Col.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Thousands form 'human bridge'
Thousands form 'human bridge' SURABAYA: A total of 2,700 sea lovers and marines yesterday raced a distance of 3.6 kilometers, forming a "human bridge" as they swam between Surabaya and Madura Island, Antara reported yesterday.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Indonesia sets sights on 2001 Bermuda Bowl trophy
Indonesia sets sights on 2001 Bermuda Bowl trophy JAKARTA (JP): After its defeat in the final to defending champion France in the 10th Bridge Olympics on Greece's Rhodes Island Saturday, Indonesia is now setting its sights on winning the 2001 Bermuda Bowl men's team championship at home.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Let's empower the deaf: Soeharto
Let's empower the deaf: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto urged the nation yesterday to empower deaf people by assisting them into gainful employment and turning them into productive citizens.The huge cost of educating the deaf would be wasted unless society put them to work, Soeharto said...
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Toward an Asia Pacific NGO network
Toward an Asia Pacific NGO network The Jakarta Post was invited to attend the First Pacific Asia Congress in Seoul from Oct. 28 to Oct. 29. The following and three other articles on this page are reports from the congress.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
S. Korea hopes for peace on peninsula
S. Korea hopes for peace on peninsula SEOUL (JP): Barely recovered from the shock of the submarine intrusion from its northern neighbor in September, South Korea is determined to continue seeking peace in the Korean peninsula.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Morgan's 1072 Classic Disco, Asian Force Band, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Saturday: 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Acid Speed Band, Firday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Platinum Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Petrobuild may sue govt over building project
Petrobuild may sue govt over building project JAKARTA (JP): PT Petrobuild Indonesia, the winner of a tender to construct an oil and gas center in Jl. MH Thamrin in Central Jakarta, plans to sue the Ministry of Mines and Energy if a dispute over the building contract is not resolved fairly.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Gus Dur is for Soeharto's renomination
Gus Dur is for Soeharto's renomination JAKARTA (JP): Prominent Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid yesterday promised to give his support if the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) decides to reelect President Soeharto in 1998.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Next census will take place in 2000
Next census will take place in 2000 JAKARTA: Chairman of the Central Bureau of Statistics Sugito Suwito yesterday announced that Indonesia's 6th census will take place in October 2000.The results will take about a year to process, he said after opening the 17th Population Census Conference...
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
BNI's initial public offering attracts crowds of investors
BNI's initial public offering attracts crowds of investors JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) 1946 launched its initial public offering (IPO) yesterday, attracting thousands of enthusiastic investors.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Traffic accidents claim 1,101 lives
Traffic accidents claim 1,101 lives BANDUNG: A total of 1,101 people have died, 856 have been seriously injured and 953 others have suffered minor injuries in traffic accidents in the West Java province between January and August this year.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Boycott call makes no difference: Bank management
Boycott call makes no difference: Bank management JAKARTA (JP): HongkongBank management said a call from a national union for a boycott against the Bank would have no impact on its business.The Federation of the All Indonesian Workers Union (FSPSI) last week called for a boycott after a court...
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
NGOs as partners
NGOs as partners Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are often seen as troublemakers. We feel fortunate that the Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman thinks differently.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
People to people (2)
People to people (2) It is true that effrontery knows no limits. I refer to Marcus Gliwitzki's and Peter Law's letters (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 2, 1996). Their criticisms of Paul Wesson's letter (Oct. 29, 1996) represent a rare example of intolerance for the country which hosts all of us.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
People to people (3)
People to people (3) I must strongly disagree with Mr. Gliwitzki and Mr. Law regarding their negative interpretation of the locals' "hello mister" greeting. I have lived in Jakarta one year, and have made it a point to visit and shop in the areas where the local residents frequent.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
People to people (1)
People to people (1) Be polite or impolite? I am referring to the correspondence in the letters column of The Jakarta Post on Oct. 30, 1996 and Nov. 2, 1996.I am of the opinion that it is not in good taste to suggest being impolite to Indonesians.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Merapi danger status reduced
Merapi danger status reduced SEMARANG: Mt. Merapi's activity declined significantly over the past two days prompting authorities to reduce the volcano's danger status from "alert" to "preparedness".Wimpy S.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
W. Jakarta has new stylish mall
W. Jakarta has new stylish mall JAKARTA (JP): A Victorian-style mall is scheduled to open in West Jakarta in January.The Puri Indah Mall, developed by the Pondok Indah Group and PT Antilope Madju, is located in a new business area on the crossroad near the Jakarta-Merak tollway.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Fidel Ramos defends APEC security preparations in RP
Fidel Ramos defends APEC security preparations in RP SUBIC, Philippines (AFP): President Fidel Ramos yesterday defended security measures for the summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, saying the country had "the right to take actions if peace is at stake.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Union urges bank boycott
Union urges bank boycott JAKARTA (JP): The Federation of All Indonesian Workers Union is calling for social sanctions against the HongkongBank management in Jakarta for refusing to reinstate more than 160 workers.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Sarwono's lead
Sarwono's lead When State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja declared the other day that Indonesia will phase out leaded gasoline by 1999, his statement, in spite of President Soeharto's backing, appears to have fallen on deaf ears.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Beware of the trap
Beware of the trapFrom NeracaI wish to discuss the problem regarding the traffic police at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle.Many motorists ignore the fact that when coming from the south (Jl. Sudirman) between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
JSX may remain quiet on BNI's share offering
JSX may remain quiet on BNI's share offering JAKARTA (JP): Analysts have predicted trading activities on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) will continue to be quiet this week as most investors concentrate on the initial public offering of state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) 1946.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Mt. Merapi calm, but residents remain on alert
Mt. Merapi calm, but residents remain on alert MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): Residents living near Mt. Merapi have been told to remain alert despite a decline in the volcano's activity over the past two days.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Agency's rule aims to promote good developers: Akbar
Agency's rule aims to promote good developers: Akbar JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung said he understands worries that a recent instruction on halting the issuance of new permits issued by the National Land Agency may hurt a number of developers.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Bob's empire continues to branch out
Bob's empire continues to branch out JAKARTA (JP): Mohamad (Bob) Hasan has become one of the most talked about businessman in the capital market following his surprising takeover move against Astra International in the last few weeks.But only a few people know how rich he really is.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
New method to calculate inflation called for
New method to calculate inflation called for JAKARTA (JP): The government should change its monthly-based calculation of inflation to a yearly-based method in order to better reflect the state of Indonesia's economy, a University of Indonesia economist has recommended.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Immigration office smooth and kind
Immigration office smooth and kind Foreign workers and researchers are well aware that the process to obtain a temporary stay visa is long and complicated. Readers of this section of The Jakarta Post also know that the immigration office in South Jakarta has been criticized for exacerbating the...
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Many students can't read the Koran
Many students can't read the Koran BENGKULU, Bengkulu: At least seven out of 10 Moslem elementary school students here don't know how to read the Koran, an official lamented.Head of the municipal office of the Ministry of Education and Culture Amri Tafsili was quoted by Antara as saying yesterday...
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
PAL resumes flights after strike
PAL resumes flights after strike MANILA (DPA): Philippine Airlines (PAL) resumed regular flights on domestic and international routes yesterday, the day after striking ground workers agreed to end their three-day walkout.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Houses to face the water
Houses to face the water BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Soon city residents living near rivers or the sea will have to build their houses facing the water, Antara quoted an official as saying here Saturday.Vice Governor Suwardi Ramli said the provincial administration, especially the municipality, had...
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Remake of Pak Kasur film premiered
Remake of Pak Kasur film premiered JAKARTA (JP): Amrin Membolos (Amrin Plays Hooky), a remake of Pak Kasur's 1961 children's film of the same title, premiered at the Teater Djakarta on Saturday.The premiere was attended by hundreds of children, for whom the name of Pak Kasur and perhaps even the...
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
One dead in Jakarta floods
One dead in Jakarta floods JAKARTA: Floods that followed hours of heavy rains in Jakarta yesterday have claimed one life, while another person is missing, presumed drowned.A 37-year-old man, identified as Slamet, died while trying to save his 16-year-old nephew who was washed away in the flooded...
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Local retailers not ready for global competition
Local retailers not ready for global competition JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian retailers, facing World Trade Organization (WTO) principles on trade liberalization, said Saturday they are not ready to compete with foreign retailers in the near future.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Female employee found dead
Female employee found dead JAKARTA (JP): A 23-year-old woman was found dead with severe stab wounds in the neck Saturday in a workshop on Jl. Tanjung Duren Utara, West Jakarta.The body of Suprihartini, a clerk of the shop, was found by a friend, Nova, in the shop's kitchen, Sgt.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Urban living takes toll on family and married life
Urban living takes toll on family and married life JAKARTA (JP): Living in urban areas is exacting a heavy toll on family life -- in the form of deteriorating parent-children relations, and in higher divorce rates, experts say.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Election of KNPI chairman postponed
Election of KNPI chairman postponed JAKARTA (JP): The congress of the Indonesian National Youth Committee (KNPI), scheduled to end today, encountered glitches yesterday which meant the chairmanship election had to be delayed.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, nightly except Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday,...
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Presidential candidate criteria
Presidential candidate criteriaFrom MerdekaI would like to discuss the criteria for a presidential candidate. According to the media there are nine requirements:1. Must be a patriot who is faithful and devoted to God;2. Must have insight into nationhood and the ability to unite the nation;3.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
RI tourism seen region's most robust
RI tourism seen region's most robust JAKARTA (JP): The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) foresees that Indonesia will become the most robust tourist destination in the region, with an average annual growth of 12.6 percent until the year 2000.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
APEC ministers to meet
APEC ministers to meet TOKYO (AFP): Asia-Pacific science and technology ministers are to meet in Seoul later this month, shortly before their 18 economies convene in the Philippines for an annual summit, Japanese officials said.The meeting, scheduled for Nov.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
S'pore press giant to expand to multimedia, property sectors
S'pore press giant to expand to multimedia, property sectors SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. (SPH) announced slightly lower profits in the year to August and said it would step up investments in multimedia fields and property, including a possible bid with partners for a basic...
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Air carriers association oppose open-sky policy
Air carriers association oppose open-sky policy JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Air Carriers Association (Inaca) criticized the government's plans to introduce an open-sky policy, saying that such a ruling is unlikely to attract foreign tourists.Inaca Secretary-General G.B.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
'Universities must offer more technological science'
'Universities must offer more technological science' BEKASI, West Java (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro said Indonesian universities offer too much social studies and not enough programs on technology and natural sciences.During the induction ceremony of Prof. M.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Fire hits Menteng, 200 left homeless
Fire hits Menteng, 200 left homeless JAKARTA (JP), Fire razed 40 houses in Menteng Atas, South Jakarta, on Saturday, resulting in more than 200 people losing their accommodation (see photo). No casualties were reported.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Driver questioned over minors' death
Driver questioned over minors' death JAKARTA (JP): A bulldozer driver is being interrogated by the West Jakarta police over the death of two boys in a housing project site, a police source said Saturday.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Buck Rogers 3:05 Children Program: Anak Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Major Dad 4:05 Science Film 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Travel 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News...