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Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Floating library swamped by demand
Floating library swamped by demand PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Indonesia's first and only floating library, which operates on the Kapuas River, has been swamped by queues of people wanting to borrow books, said Simpoen Magat, head of the regional library.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
HK businesswoman wins bank dispute
HK businesswoman wins bank dispute JAKARTA (Reuter): A court ordered Standard Chartered Bank yesterday to pay a Hongkong businesswoman Rp 247.9 million (US$106,440) after she sued the bank's Jakarta branch for freezing her account.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Plants can reduce sickness
Plants can reduce sickness JAKARTA (JP): Decorative plants in offices are effective in preventing a disease called Sick Building Syndrome, a researcher said.Budi Harianto, an expert in environmental health at the University of Indonesia, said the syndrome comes from inhaling polluted air in closed...
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Nugroho chairs UN body
Nugroho chairs UN body UNITED NATIONS (Reuter): Indonesian UN representative Nugroho Wisnumurti took over yesterday as president of the Security Council for November, when elections are expected to get under way to choose a secretary-general.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
PPP cries foul in poll screening
PPP cries foul in poll screening JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) criticized the National Election Institute yesterday for dumping 80 of its candidates for next years general election without a clear explanation.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 1, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 900 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 800 0 1,500 Andayani Megah 1,000 0 16,500 Aneka Kimia Raya...
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Greeting foreigners
Greeting foreigners I am referring to the letter from Mr. Paul Wesson (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 29, 1996) in regard to his obvious disgust at the way foreigners and expatriates respond to calls of "Hello Mister!" (often an extraordinarily sarcastic greeting) by the local populace.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Agency closes down 55 Benhil apartments
Agency closes down 55 Benhil apartments JAKARTA (JP): The city housing agency has closed 55 low-cost apartments in Bendungan Hilir (Benhil), Central Jakarta, because their owners had sold the units.Ongky Sukasah, head of the agency, said yesterday the action was a continuation of the agency's...
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Union leader seeks 15% hike in minimum wage
Union leader seeks 15% hike in minimum wage JAKARTA (JP): A senior union leader is making a fresh call for the government to raise minimum wage levels across the country by an average of 15 percent next year.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Animated Classic 3:05 Sport: Basket Ball 4:05 TV Series: Out of The Blue 4:30 Science Film: Earth Revealed 4:55 Filler 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:30 Creation Innovation 6:05 Travel: North Sumatera 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Education: Package 27 7:00 Evening...
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Use of natural gas enhanced
Use of natural gas enhanced JAKARTA (JP): New public transport permits will now be issued only if the vehicles use natural gas. The decision comes after an earlier ruling on taxis.The expansion of the policy is possible after President Soeharto endorsed it, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Phone disruption in S. Jakarta
Phone disruption in S. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta office of PT Telkom, the state-owned telecommunications company, announced yesterday that from Nov 4-15 it would work on major networks by cutting primary and secondary cables in various parts of the mayoralty.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
New plant for Indocement
New plant for Indocement JAKARTA (JP): PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa signed a contract yesterday worth US$229.5 million with Japan's Marubeni Corporation to build Indocement's ninth production unit in Citeureup, West Java.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
RP: Asia's first 'green tiger'?
RP: Asia's first 'green tiger'? The Philippines has laid out a national plan that aims to make country the Asia's first 'green tiger'. Johanna Son of Inter Press Service writes how environmentalists are keenly watching how this will be implemented.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Govt supports SEAG athletes village plan
Govt supports SEAG athletes village plan JAKARTA (JP): The controversy over the 1997 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games athletes village construction may be nearing an end as the government agrees in principle with the underwriting consortium's plans to build the village.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Police seize porno discs
Police seize porno discs MEDAN, North Sumatra: Police have confiscated thousands of pornographic laser and compact discs from cassette shops and rental outlets, and questioned proprietors.Col. Wenny Warouw said on Tuesday that pornographic Mandarin and Western movies on 276 laser and compact discs...
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Cancel alcohol ruling
Cancel alcohol rulingFrom Media IndonesiaThe existence of a provincial decree on alcohol implies that the production and the sale of this commodity is legally protected, as well as its distribution. I am astonished why the alcohol ruling escaped the attention of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Indonesian golfers leave for Taipei
Indonesian golfers leave for Taipei JAKARTA (JP): A trio of golfers from Damai Indah club left Jakarta yesterday for Taipei to play in the International Johnnie Walker interclub tournament, due to tee off today and run until tomorrow.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Siantar Top expects $25.5m from IPO
Siantar Top expects $25.5m from IPO JAKARTA (JP): Surabaya snack food producer PT Siantar Top will float 28.4 percent of its shares on the Surabaya and Jakarta stock exchanges to raise Rp 60 billion (US$25.5 million), the company announced.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Indonesia sells dollars to increase yen reserves
Indonesia sells dollars to increase yen reserves JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian government enterprises have sold a large amount of U.S. dollars for yen in Tokyo in an apparent bid to prepare reserves to pay yen-denominated loans.The enterprises sold dollars for 114.50 yen on Thursday and 114.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Olympic medalist to race in Bali
Olympic medalist to race in Bali JAKARTA (JP): Olympic bronze medalist Dan Takuma will head 30 Japanese riders competing in an international mountain bike race in Bali next weekend.Takuma is expected to take on local opposition led by National Games (PON) medalists in the 15-kilometer race to be...
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
'Soldiers may be involved in fatal toll road robbery'
'Soldiers may be involved in fatal toll road robbery' JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo said yesterday that last month's armed robbery on the Jagorawi toll road may involve soldiers.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
'Habibie's theory on interest rates unworkable'
'Habibie's theory on interest rates unworkable' JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie's zigzag theory on interest rate reduction would fail in Indonesia because of its high mobility of capital, a University of Indonesia economist said yesterday.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Residents living around Mt. Merapi on red alert
Residents living around Mt. Merapi on red alert SEMARANG (JP): Authorities raised the warning status Thursday in areas closest to Mt. Merapi from "ready" to "alert", the highest warning level, as Indonesia's most active volcano has showed a significant increase in activity.
Fri, 01 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, 01 Nov 1996
Korean executive denies manipulation charges
Korean executive denies manipulation chargesBy Harry Bhaskara SEOUL (JP): A Korean executive has denied charges made by an Indonesian labor supply company, which he represents, that he siphoned off US$30 million from the wages of Indonesian trainees in Korea.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Bank customer robbed of Rp 110m
Bank customer robbed of Rp 110m JAKARTA (JP): A private company employee was robbed yesterday by two men in his office parking lot on Jl. Cokroaminoto in Menteng, Central Jakarta after just having withdrawn Rp 110 million (US$46,808) from BBD Bank's Tanah Abang branch.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Said to be tried in Netherlands, says RI diplomat
Said to be tried in Netherlands, says RI diplomatBy K. Basrie THE HAGUE (JP): Mohamad Said, the Garuda Indonesia pilot suspected of attempting to smuggle 8,000 Ecstasy pills out of Schiphol airport, will be tried soon in the Netherlands, according to an Indonesian diplomat.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Flood victims get new homes
Flood victims get new homes BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Minister of Social Services Inten Soeweno opened yesterday 150 houses newly built by the Armed Forces for flood victims in East Aceh regency, Antara reported.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Intelectual property an issue for Biodiversity
Intelectual property an issue for Biodiversity JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is to take part in the third Conference of Parties to the Convention of Biodiversity, in the hope of obtaining international agreement on better protection of its natural wealth.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Finance firm for housing
Finance firm for housing JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian real estate association plans to establish a multi-finance company to develop housing estates with Bank Papan Sejahtera and Bank Bukopin, according to the association's chairman.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
70,000 more hotel rooms projected by 2003
70,000 more hotel rooms projected by 2003 JAKARTA (JP): The government predicts that more than 70,000 additional star-rated hotel rooms will come on the market during the Seventh Five-year Development Plan (Repelita VII), raising the country's total number of hotel rooms to 332,881.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku 2:35 TV Series: Animated Classic 3:05 TV Series: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Students' Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:55 Filler 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 6:05 Travel: Aceh 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Information: Sebaiknya...
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
PT Telkom working on major networks
PT Telkom working on major networks JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta office of PT Telkom, the state- owned telecommunications company, announced yesterday that the office is currently working on major networks by reinstalling primary telephone cables in several areas of the mayoralty.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
REI calls for guideline on permits revocation
REI calls for guideline on permits revocation JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Developers (REI) has urged the National Land Agency (BPN) to set up a clear-cut guideline before revoking the permits of the developers who have kept their land vacant for years.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Problematic NGOs face strong action
Problematic NGOs face strong action JAKARTA (JP): The government has promised to take strong action against at least 31 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) identified as problematic.Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman told journalists yesterday that the...
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Officials trace tailed tribe
Officials trace tailed tribe SERUI, Irian Jaya: Officials at the Yapen Waropen regency office of the Ministry of Social Services are investigating reports that an isolated tribe of people with tails live in the regency's hinterland, Antara reported yesterday.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Hotel abuses permit on height
Hotel abuses permit on height TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Officials from the regency's public order office demolished the fourth and fifth floors of a hotel yesterday because its owner abused the permit issued by the local administration on the height of the building.The hotel is located on Jl.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Improved rules for mixed marriages
Improved rules for mixed marriages We feel very sad about the problems couples of mixed marriages are facing in Indonesia. Therefore, we would like to appeal to the concerned authorities to reexamine the immigration laws and revise them, so that:1.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
President will install new chief justice today
President will install new chief justice today JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will install today Sarwata and T.H. Ketut Suraputra as the new chief justice and the vice chief justice at the Merdeka State Palace.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
ADB lends $222.35m to RP
ADB lends $222.35m to RP MANILA (AFP): The Asian Development Bank said it had approved three loans totaling US$222.347 million for transport, water and power projects in the Philippines.It would also provide two technical assistance grants worth $1.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Strike strands passengers in RP
Strike strands passengers in RP MANILA (DPA): Thousands of passengers were stranded yesterday when employees of Philippine Airlines (PAL) went on strike, forcing the company to suspend some operations -- including several flights to and from international destinations.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
RI and Finland to talk forestry cooperation
RI and Finland to talk forestry cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Finnish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Kalevi Hemila is expected to arrive here Sunday to discuss Finnish-Indonesia forestry cooperation, the Finnish Embassy announced yesterday.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Orphans win awards
Orphans win awards BANDUNG, West Java: One hundred high-achieving orphans were awarded two-year scholarships by the committee of the National Foster Parent campaign, Antara reported on Wednesday.Funds for the scholarships were donated by PT Ariawest, a partner of the West Java office of state-owned...
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Indonesian wins Asian women chess
Indonesian wins Asian women chess JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's leading female chess player, Upi Darmayana Tamin, won the 6th Asian Women's Championship in Madras, India Tuesday and is now eying her grandmaster title.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
PT PAL gains $1.3b contracts
PT PAL gains $1.3b contracts SURABAYA (JP): The state-owned shipbuilding company, PT PAL, has received US$1.3 billion worth of orders for 30 ships of various sizes for delivery until 1999, a senior executive said yesterday.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
RI teen tennis talents lack focus: Bolander
RI teen tennis talents lack focus: Bolander JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top teenage tennis players have good technique but do not seem to be willing to focus 100 percent on the sport, according to Swedish coach Michael Bolander.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Bali club routed by Argentineans
Bali club routed by Argentineans JAKARTA (JP): Bali's professional soccer club Gelora Dewata will head for the Indonesian League's new season with a lot of homework to do after crashing 3-0 to Argentina's national junior team at home yesterday.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Korean housewives help heart patients
Korean housewives help heart patients JAKARTA (JP): The Korean Women's Association collected a total of Rp 75,000,000 (US$30,000) during a fund-raising charity Wednesday.The money, which was contributed by various Korean companies operating in Indonesia, has been donated to the Indonesian Cardiac...
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 31, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 900 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 800 25 35,000 Andayani Megah 1,000 0 76,000 Aneka Kimia Raya...