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Thu, 28 Nov 1996
Tragedy in prison
Tragedy in prison Although the controversy over last month's death of Tjetje Tadjudin in police custody has not died down, the nation is now shocked by the death of Lambertus Lele Koban at Pondok Bambu Penitentiary in Jakarta. The circumstances of the two deaths are different.
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
City to host international forum on Asian cities
City to host international forum on Asian cities JAKARTA (JP): An international conference on Asian cities organized by the New York-based Asia Society and the Jakarta- based Center for Information and Development Studies (CIDES) will be held here from Dec. 2 to Dec. 5.
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
Universities urged to make reforms
Universities urged to make reforms JAKARTA (JP): A senior official called on universities yesterday to immediately reform their practices to meet client demand and to increase the quality of graduates.Higher Education Director General Bambang Soehendro said that universities should evaluate their...
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
Gus Dur-Habibie meeting called for
Gus Dur-Habibie meeting called for SURABAYA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid and B.J. Habibie, both leaders of two of Indonesia's most influential Moslem organizations, should meet and improve cooperation, a respected ulema says.K.H.
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
BI asks bankers to tread carefully in debt market
BI asks bankers to tread carefully in debt market JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Soedradjad Djiwandono told Indonesian bankers yesterday that their involvement in the debt market should not endanger their banking activities."We've seen our debt market grow very rapidly in the last few years.
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
Free medical cure for workers
Free medical cure for workers JAKARTA (JP): PT Jamsostek, a state-owned insurance company running social security for workers, provided free medical treatment for about 1,000 workers.The services for five companies' workers at the Pulogadung industrial zone in East Jakarta marked the firm's 19th...
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
UAE celebrates jubilee, but who rules next?
UAE celebrates jubilee, but who rules next?By Michael Georgy ABU DHABI (Reuter): A huge wooden image of Sheikh Zaid bin Sultan al-Nahayan towers over the highway that leads into Abu Dhabi, a vivid reminder that one leader dominates this land of immense wealth.
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
Petronas seals gas deal
Petronas seals gas deal KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia LNG Tiga Sdn Bhd, a unit of national oil company Petronas, said Tuesday it had sealed a 20- year pact to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd. (JAPEX).The contract was for the supply of up to 1.
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
Megawati loyalists sentenced
Megawati loyalists sentenced JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced yesterday 115 supporters of the deposed Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) leader, Megawati Soekarnoputri, to four months and three days jail each for their involvement in the July 27 riot.
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
THE REGENT APARTMENT:
THE REGENT APARTMENT:JP/obyMinister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave (center left) and Minister of Investment/Chairman of Investment Coordinating Board Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo (center right) hold spades to mark the groundbreaking of the Four Seasons-Regent Residences condominium at...
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
Art lovers angry about damage to valuable painting
Art lovers angry about damage to valuable painting JAKARTA (JP): Art lovers blasted yesterday the lack of art appreciation they said led to a valuable painting being vandalized at the Jakarta Arts Council office.
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
'Gurita' mishap case to court
'Gurita' mishap case to court BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Five of six people believed to bear primary responsibility for the Gurita ship accident that claimed over 300 lives in January will stand trial soon.The police said five dossiers for the suspects were sent last week.
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
Int'l hotel chain must set up local firm, hire Indonesians
Int'l hotel chain must set up local firm, hire Indonesians JAKARTA (JP): Foreign hotel chains operating in Indonesia must set up local subsidiaries by the year 2000, a senior official said yesterday.Director General of Tourism Andi Mappi Sammeng said foreign hotel chains should employ no more than...
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
State farming firms' pretax profits tumble
State farming firms' pretax profits tumble JAKARTA (JP): Two groups of state firms overseen by the Ministry of Agriculture last year suffered a drop in pretax profits due to poor production, unsound marketing and unfavorable weather, an official says.
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
Rothschild's trust eyes Indonesian bonds
Rothschild's trust eyes Indonesian bonds SINGAPORE (AFP): The Rothschild group, which launched its Asian bond trust in Singapore yesterday, is targeting Indonesia and the Philippines as preferred markets for investments, officials said.
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
Amrus hacks creative freedom out of wood
Amrus hacks creative freedom out of woodBy Margaret Agusta JAKARTA (JP): Amrus Natalsya does with a knife what most artists do with a paintbrush. Under his strong hands and sharp eyes, thick panels of wood take on images of human life and existence.
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
Sumatra rubber exports up
Sumatra rubber exports up JAKARTA (JP): The value of North Sumatra's natural rubber exports for the first seven months of this year increased 23.6 percent to US$29.3 million from US$ 23.7 million for the same period last year, according to the province's bureau of statistics.
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
Situbondo coral reef under threat
Situbondo coral reef under threat SURABAYA: The famed coral reefs in Situbondo have come under serious threat over the past several months due to widespread coral theft, a press report said yesterday.Together with white sand beaches, coral reefs are Situbondo's main tourist attraction.
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
New suspects in Udin killing
New suspects in Udin killing JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights claims to know of other likely suspects of the August killing of journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin, Antara reported.Commission secretary general Baharuddin Lopa said in Salatiga, Central Java, yesterday the rights...
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
'Kiosks' available soon'
'Kiosks' available soon' JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Mayor Abdul Kahfi promised yesterday temporary kiosks for Senen fire victims would be ready next month.He said the mayoralty had listed 786 traders who rented kiosks in the destroyed blocks 4 and 5.There were 1,389 rented kiosks.
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
Myanmar issue may come up in ASEAN summit
Myanmar issue may come up in ASEAN summit MANILA (JP): Indonesia played down yesterday the highly debated issue of Myanmar's early accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), saying there were no special priorities for the upcoming summit.
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
Horticultural expo in Pasar Minggu
Horticultural expo in Pasar Minggu JAKARTA (JP): The city's agricultural office in cooperation with related agencies will hold a horticultural exhibition at the Ragunan Camping Ground in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta from Dec. 6 to 15.
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
Telkom's net profit rises 28%
Telkom's net profit rises 28% JAKARTA (JP): State-owned domestic telecommunications provider PT Telkom reported yesterday its net profit reached US$481 million in the January to September period this year, a 28.91 percent increase from the same period of 1995.
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
Labor exporters complain about levies
Labor exporters complain about levies JAKARTA (JP): An association of labor exporting companies yesterday again lamented the rampant levies imposed on them by bureaucratic officials, and a host of other problems making it difficult for them to do business.
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
Govt may scrap gas subsidies to state firms
Govt may scrap gas subsidies to state firms JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday considered eliminating its gas subsidy to some state-owned firms while maintaining its subsidy on fertilizer prices.At a hearing with the House of Representatives's Budgetary Commission, Minister of Finance Mar'ie...
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
Bank Bira's profit rises 100 percent
Bank Bira's profit rises 100 percent JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bira announced yesterday its net profit increased 100 percent in the first nine months of this year to Rp 43.99 billion (US$18.6 million) from Rp 21.97 (US$9.3 million) billion for the same period last year.
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
Seven share lead in Tugu Pratama Open
Seven share lead in Tugu Pratama Open JAKARTA (JP): Seven players share the lead after yesterday's opening round of the Tugu Pratama Golf Championship at the 7,141- yard Bumi Serpong Damai Golf and Country club near here.
Thu, 28 Nov 1996
Bishop Belo pressured to sue 'Der Spiegel'
Bishop Belo pressured to sue 'Der Spiegel' BANDUNG (JP): The East Timorese bishop's denial and apology has failed to please government officials offended by his remarks published in a German magazine.Information Minister Harmoko and Home Affairs Minister Yogie S.M.
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
Huge boxing arena built in Bekasi for Jakarta athletes
Huge boxing arena built in Bekasi for Jakarta athletes BEKASI, West Java (JP): A new indoor boxing arena has been built in Bekasi, West Java, and is set to become the center of boxing excellence in greater Jakarta.
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
Government outlines rules for satellite telecom firms
Government outlines rules for satellite telecom firms JAKARTA (JP): Satellite-based telecoms service operators planning to enter the Indonesian market must work with state- owned telecommunications operators under a joint-operation, joint-venture or management agreement, says a senior official.
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Fun House 3:05 Travel: Tanah Airku 3:30 TV Series: Just the Ten of Us 4:05 TV Drama: Diantara Kita 4:30 Documentary Film: 4:55 Filler 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 Indonesian Lesson 6:05 Nusantara My Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 TV...
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
Drivers lack safety awareness
Drivers lack safety awareness JAKARTA (JP): Lack of safety awareness is the main cause of road accidents, a study has found.Speeding caused most accidents on toll roads, particularly the Jakarta-Cikampek turnpike, Ministry of Public Works researchers said yesterday.
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
Mochtar says court ruling on unionist illegal
Mochtar says court ruling on unionist illegal JAKARTA (JP): Mochtar Kusumaatmadja, a former cabinet minister and respected legal expert, deeply regrets the Supreme Court's recent decision to send a labor activist back to prison after it exonerated him last year.
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
Govt told to get behind geothermal energy plants
Govt told to get behind geothermal energy plants JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's geothermal energy industry needs a boost from government incentives in order to help the nation meet its energy goals, an industry leader said.
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
Decree 'saves' public from liquor
Decree 'saves' public from liquor PADANG, West Sumatra: Governor Hasan Basri Durin assured local Moslems that his decree on liquor is aimed at "saving" them from the danger of alcohol.The decree regulates the production, distribution and consumption of liquor.
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
Camco-Omya gets loan
Camco-Omya gets loan JAKARTA (JP): Calcium carbonate producer PT Camco-Omya signed a US$20 million syndicated loan agreement yesterday in Singapore to finance its expansion program.The loan arranger and underwriter Deutsche Morgan Grenfell (Singapore) Ltd said the loan facility would be used to...
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
ICMI to hold halal food training
ICMI to hold halal food training JAKARTA: A local branch of the Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) will hold halal food preparation training for chefs and restaurant managers next week, the organizer said yesterday.
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
The face of justice
The face of justice Chief Justice Sarwata could not have started his term in the Supreme Court at a worse moment. He assumed his job this month when the integrity and independence of the Supreme Court have been questioned.
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
Government says it understands Belo's remarks
Government says it understands Belo's remarks JAKARTA (JP): The government "can understand" Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo's critical remarks about the Armed Forces but advises him to be careful in making statements next time.
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
REI members build 289,000 cheap houses
REI members build 289,000 cheap houses JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Developers Association (REI) said yesterday its members had built 289,000 low-cost houses in the past three years, exceeding the government's target of 200,000 houses for the current five-year development plan.
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: AppointmentGRINEW CHAIRMAN: Sunyoto Tanudjaya (left), president of Great River International, was recently appointed president of the International Apparel Federation in London for l996-l997. He replaces Hasan Arat (right).
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
UN warns Vietnam over economic reforms
UN warns Vietnam over economic reforms HANOI (DPA): The United Nations warned Vietnam yesterday that unless it intensified its on-going reform process economic growth will slow down, unraveling the government's goal of catching up with other countries in the economically robust region.
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
Pindo Deli to issue Rp 200 billion bonds
Pindo Deli to issue Rp 200 billion bonds JAKARTA (JP): PT Pindo Deli Pulp & Paper Mills, a subsidiary of the Sinar Mas Group, announced yesterday it would issue bonds worth Rp 200 billion (US$84.75 million) in January.
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
Govt's foreign debts fall to $57.22 billion
Govt's foreign debts fall to $57.22 billion JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad revealed yesterday the government's foreign debt had fallen to US$57.22 billion at the end of September from $59.59 billion at the end of last year.
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
S'pore Telecom unveils sweeping tariff cuts
S'pore Telecom unveils sweeping tariff cuts SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. yesterday announced sweeping tariff cuts in international direct-dial (IDD) calls to sharpen the city-state's edge as a regional business hub.
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 26, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,050 0 1,000 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 775 -25 4,000 Andayani Megah 1,000 -25 63,000 Aneka...
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
TV news encourage drug abuse: PWI
TV news encourage drug abuse: PWI JAKARTA (JP): The media, especially television stations, tended to exploit sex, crime and violence in their news reports to the point of encouraging people to commit crimes, an Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) executive said yesterday.
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
Bogor launches regreening program
Bogor launches regreening program BOGOR, West Java (JP): Hundreds of high school students and civil servants planted 250 trees in 17 schoolyards yesterday to launch the city's regreening campaign.Bogor Mayor Eddy Gunardi initiated yesterday's campaign by planting trees at the SMUN VII compound with...
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
Other Senen blocks used to house fire victims
Other Senen blocks used to house fire victims JAKARTA (JP): Several locations within other blocks of the Senen shopping center area have been designed for makeshift kiosks for traders whose shops were burned in last weekend's fire, Central Jakarta Mayor Abdul Kahfi said yesterday.
Wed, 27 Nov 1996
RI to rain young boxers for 2000 Olympic Games
RI to rain young boxers for 2000 Olympic Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association is looking ahead to the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney by drawing up a long-term national training program for school students.