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Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Ministers criticizes effectiveness of OIC
Ministers criticizes effectiveness of OIC JAKARTA (JP): Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) criticized yesterday the ineffectiveness of the grouping saying it had failed to forge a common front on many important issues.
Thu, 12 Dec 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, Friday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Platinum Band, Wednesdy, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Chedi Hotel: Jl. Rancabentang 56-58: Job (Piano), Monday to Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Irven (Guitar), Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Mixed voices Accapela singer and Andi (Pianist), Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Window shut on early agriculture talks
Window shut on early agriculture talks SINGAPORE (JP): Agriculture exporting countries have run into hurdles at the World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial conference here which have closed a path to early preparations for agriculture negotiations.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 a.m Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Matters 3:05 Children's Program: Gelar Tari 3:30 Tour and Travel: 13 Wonder 4:05 Science Film: Here Come The Star 4:30 Woman's Program: Merangkai Bunga 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:25 News: My Country 5:30 Arabic...
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Bukit Asam to pipe coal
Bukit Asam to pipe coal JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam plans to pipe coal from its Tanjung Enim mine in South Sumatra to the Suralaya coal-fired power plant in West Java from next year.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
PT Udatin builds assembly plant
PT Udatin builds assembly plant SURABAYA (JP): PT Udatin, the would-be assembler of Timor cars, began building its new assembly plant yesterday near Surabaya's Tanjung Perak port.Udatin chief commissioner Fritz H. Eman said the assembly plant would cost around US$30 million to build.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Scavenger homes demolished for dam project
Scavenger homes demolished for dam project JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of North Jakarta scavengers homes were demolished yesterday and Tuesday leaving scores of people homeless.Penjaringan district public works office supervisor Henri said 320 illegal shacks were torn down Tuesday and yesterday to widen...
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
OIC conference
OIC conference As a peace-loving Moslem I believe that the ongoing OIC ministerial discussion in Jakarta about Islam and terrorism within the context of erroneous perceptions of Islam is part of Indonesia's contribution to world peace.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Many do not have legal council
Many do not have legal council JAKARTA (JP): Many defendants on trial in Jakarta did not have legal council because they feared the cost, a lawyer said yesterday.Defendants have the right to cheap or free services from the legal aid office at each district court, but lawyer Felix Lumban Gaol, a...
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Middle class key to RI's democratization: Juwono
Middle class key to RI's democratization: Juwono JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians pin their hopes on the middle class for democratization, vice governor of the National Resilience Institute Juwono Sudarsono said yesterday.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
RI-China motorbikes
RI-China motorbikes JAKARTA (JP): PT Manunggal Otomotif and its Chinese partner, China Qingqi Motorcycle Group General Co., have agreed to establish a joint venture to produce motorbikes with an Indonesian brand name.Manunggal Otomotif president Samuel S.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Sofyan sells his shares in Astra
Sofyan sells his shares in Astra JAKARTA (JP): Sofyan Wanandi, the Gemala Group chairman, said yesterday he had sold all his shares in Astra International because he was "not so comfortable" with its five major shareholders.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
PAL to slash jet purchase
PAL to slash jet purchase MANILA (AFP): Philippine Airlines (PAL) has decided to slash by half a US$4-billion program to buy new aircraft because of a recent Labor Department ruling favoring its restive employees, chairman Lucio Tan said Tuesday.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Decree on publication licensing to stay
Decree on publication licensing to stay JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko said yesterday the ministerial decree on publication licensing, which allows the government to effectively ban publications without judicial procedures, was here to stay.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Ascension Day commemoration
Ascension Day commemoration JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso asked subordinates yesterday to do their duties properly in all situations."We are not only responsible to the country but also to Allah the Almighty," Sutiyoso said in a written speech read by the military...
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
City Hall not informed about parking management
City Hall not informed about parking management JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Governor's office is not well informed about the cooperation between private firms and other companies in managing parking lots, a city official said yesterday.Prawoto S.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
'Govt aware of rising civil society'
'Govt aware of rising civil society' As was the case during the run-up to past general elections, suggestions on who should be the leaders of this country are making headlines. Sociologist Arief Budiman notes that there is a more important agenda to undertake for the sake of democracy than hassling...
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Police firm on suspect in Udin murder case
Police firm on suspect in Udin murder case JAKARTA (JP): Police yesterday maintained their belief that Dwi Sumaji killed Yogyakarta journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin, despite criticism from all corners about their handling of the August murder case.Police Chief Lt. Gen.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Malaysia opposes talks on labor rights at WTO
Malaysia opposes talks on labor rights at WTO SINGAPORE (Reuter): Malaysia said yesterday there was "no way" it would let the World Trade Organization (WTO) get involved in the issue of workers rights.International Trade and Industry Minister Rafidah Aziz told reporters Malaysia had no problem with...
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Security forces arrest 20 students in Yangon
Security forces arrest 20 students in Yangon YANGON (Reuter): Myanmar's security forces arrested about 20 students amid scattered protests in the capital Yangon, witnesses and diplomats said yesterday.Some 50 Yangon University students staged a brief anti- government protest in front of the U.S.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
SE Asia looking for a security concept
SE Asia looking for a security conceptBy Werner vom Busch MANILA (DPA): Is there a role for Europe in the ASEAN region -- that is Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, the states that currently make up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations? And if so,...
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Soldier receives 11 years
Soldier receives 11 years JAKARTA (JP): A military tribunal in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, sentenced a soldier to 11 years in prison and dismissed him from the Armed Forces for killing a civilian in March.Judge Col.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Repaired village road
Repaired village roadFrom Pikiran RakyatI was not personally informed about the impending midday visit of the Regent of Bandung, U. Hatta Djatipermana, to the villages in our district. When he set foot in our village -- Cijagra district Paseh, Bandung -- I was touched because his visit filled me...
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 11, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 750 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,025 25 171,000 Aneka Kimia Raya...
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Canadian students in N. Sulawesi
Canadian students in N. Sulawesi MANADO, North Sulawesi: Twenty five Canadian students on an exchange program have been posted in three impoverished villages to learn about local culture.The Canadians will stay in Beringin, Badaro and Tidi Aog, this year's recipients of presidential aid for poor...
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Parahyangan train stoned
Parahyangan train stonedFrom Pikiran RakyatOn Dec. 2, 1996, I traveled on the Parahyangan train (no. KA 16F) to Bandung, which left Jatinegara station at 7:42 a.m..The trip started pleasantly. However, the minute we left Padalarang station, the windowpane on my left shattered, producing a startling...
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Bangkok starts clean-up campaign
Bangkok starts clean-up campaign BANGKOK (DPA): More than 100 people were fined for littering during the first day of a campaign to clean up Bangkok's streets and canals, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) said yesterday.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Student brawls
Student brawlsFrom KompasWe learned from a news report that a student lost his life in a recent clash. The victim was a student on a scholarship from an institute who was working part time selling papers to support himself.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Regent upset with office project
Regent upset with office project TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Tangerang Regent Saifullah AR threatened stern action against the contractor building the regency's and legislative council's offices Tuesday for being too slow.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Suwito-Pena bout set for March 17
Suwito-Pena bout set for March 17 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's World Boxing Federation (WBF) welterweight champion Suwito Lagola will put his title on the line when he fights fifth-ranked challenger Frank Pena of the United States here on March 17.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Destruction of trees
Destruction of trees Bogor -- which was once called Buitenzorg (place without care) in the very distant past because of its cool climate, beautiful surroundings, lush vegetation and quiet -- has now become a very noisy, hot, polluted concrete jungle in which numerous and almost continuous traffic...
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Fight against AIDS epidemic requires combined approach
Fight against AIDS epidemic requires combined approach JAKARTA (JP): Anti-AIDS campaigns in predominately Moslem Indonesia should use an approach which combines religious and behavioral factors as well as a limited use of condoms in high- risk areas, an expert says.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
16 children die of dengue fever
16 children die of dengue fever REMBANG, Central Java: Sixteen children died of dengue fever and 787 others were hospitalized between January and November, an official said yesterday.Rembang regent Wachidi Riyono said the number of cases of dengue fever was higher than last year when eight people...
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Govt rapped over Busang gold mine
Govt rapped over Busang gold mine JAKARTA (JP): House members criticized yesterday the way the government handled the huge East Kalimantan Busang gold mine and urged the government to tackle the problem as soon as possible.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Korean businesspeople seeking RI partners
Korean businesspeople seeking RI partners JAKARTA (JP): Eight people representing small and medium businesses from Kumi city, South Korea, are seeking partners in Indonesia to set up electronics and clothing joint ventures.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Lampung drivers go on strike
Lampung drivers go on strike BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Thousands of minibus drivers went on strike for the second day running yesterday, crippling the city as countless people were unable to go to work.The strike was triggered by a local government decision to double the daily fee drivers have to...
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Indonesia's Jeffer to challenge champ Hoyer-Larsen in W. Cup
Indonesia's Jeffer to challenge champ Hoyer-Larsen in W. CupBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's rookie Jeffer Rosobin surprisingly overcame Lee Kwan-jin, a member of the South Korea Thomas Cup team, in the Sanyo World Cup Badminton Championships at the Senayan Indoor Stadium here...
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
RI drags feet on IT pact
RI drags feet on IT pactBy Riyadi SINGAPORE (JP): Indonesia supports the U.S.-initiated Information Technology Agreement (ITA) but is not prepared to sign it this week, Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said here yesterday.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Indomobil has not applied for 'Porche car permits'
Indomobil has not applied for 'Porche car permits' JAKARTA (JP): The government has not yet received an application from the Indomobil Group to assemble Porche sports cars, a senior official said yesterday.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Govt sells 4.15% of Telkom's shares to repay debt
Govt sells 4.15% of Telkom's shares to repay debt JAKARTA (JP): The government has sold another 388 million shares in state-owned PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) to repay its high-interest foreign debt faster, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad confirmed yesterday.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Garuda restricts smokers
Garuda restricts smokers JAKARTA (JP): The national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will extend its non-smoking flights to include services to and from Taiwan, Hong Kong and the United States from Jan. 26.The company announced yesterday that all domestic flights became non-smoking on Dec. 1.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Statue of Virgin Mary from Fatima
Statue of Virgin Mary from Fatima KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Over 10,000 Roman Catholic adherents from across the diocese flocked to El Tari Airport on Tuesday evening to welcome a statue of the Virgin Mary from Fatima, Portugal.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Logistics Agency to monitor prices of 10 staple foods
Logistics Agency to monitor prices of 10 staple foods JAKARTA (JP): The National Logistics Agency's (DOLOG) Jakarta office will inspect 20 markets to monitor the stocks of 10 staple foods to make sure prices do not increase too much in the lead up to Christmas, New Year and Idul Fitri.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Merpati flies to more countries and promises better service
Merpati flies to more countries and promises better serviceBy I. Christianto MELBOURNE, Australia (JP): Merpati Nusantara Airlines, a subsidiary of the national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, is flying to more overseas destinations and planning to be more punctual.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Sempati Air shakes up management to go public
Sempati Air shakes up management to go public JAKARTA (JP): Sempati Air, the country's largest private airline, announced a major management reshuffle yesterday to mend its ailing financial performance.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Bike parking fee angers residents
Bike parking fee angers residents TANGERANG, West Java (JP): About 100 Tangerang residents protested a new Rp 200 (8.5 U.S. cents) parking fee for bicycles and carts yesterday.Carrying placards the protesters asked Mayor Djakaria Mahmud to revoke the parking fee regulation.
Thu, 12 Dec 1996
Jakarta wants legal decision on dispute
Jakarta wants legal decision on dispute JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia asked Malaysia yesterday to seek a legal resolution to the military conflict on the Kalimantan border that killed four Indonesians last September.Armed Forces Commander Gen.
Wed, 11 Dec 1996
OIC not taking sides in Afghan conflict: Alatas
OIC not taking sides in Afghan conflict: Alatas JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian foreign minister Ali Alatas, as chairman of the Ministerial Conference of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC), said yesterday that the group was not taking sides in the conflict raging in Afghanistan.
Wed, 11 Dec 1996
Loan words
Loan words I can't take much eksepsi to a couple of points made by Lucas Ocken in response to my letter about the pidginisasi of Bahasa Indonesia. Yes, my family name was originally French (although it is actually Scottish) and yes, every language has loan words: It's hardly a matter of surprise...