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Fri, 06 Dec 1996
Wood smuggled in coffin
Wood smuggled in coffin KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Police engaged in a high-speed chase with an ambulance carrying a group of people who appeared to be crying hysterically around a coffin.When the ambulance finally pulled over to the roadside and the police asked for the identity of the deceased,...
Fri, 06 Dec 1996
Hong Kong firm eyes Bojonegara port
Hong Kong firm eyes Bojonegara port JAKARTA (JP): A Hong Kong-based firm is planning to buy up to 45 percent of the consortium -- owned by the state-owned PT Pelabuhan Indonesia 2 and a private firm -- developing a 1,200- hectare port in Bojonegara, West Java.
Fri, 06 Dec 1996
Australia to help build trade center
Australia to help build trade center SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore named an Australian consultancy yesterday to help develop Southeast Asia's biggest exhibition center amid increasing competition from neighbors to host regional trade shows.
Fri, 06 Dec 1996
RI, Australia sail through 1st round
RI, Australia sail through 1st round SINGAPORE (AFP): Indonesia beat Thailand while Australia downed Pakistan yesterday in the opening round of the men's team event of the 13th Asian table tennis championships being played here.
Fri, 06 Dec 1996
Sloppy censorship
Sloppy censorshipFrom Bisnis IndonesiaIt was inevitable that the film Striptease, starring Demi Moore and currently showing in movie houses, would be heavily cut by the censorship board.It is deplorable that the board has done some sloppy work, leaving much too obvious breaks in the film's sequence.
Fri, 06 Dec 1996
Toll road crash claims four lives
Toll road crash claims four lives CIKAMPEK, West Java: Four people were killed and six were seriously injured in a midnight crash on the Cikampek toll road near Karawang yesterday.The accident, believed to be the worst in the past month, happened when a truck slammed into a bus parked in the...
Fri, 06 Dec 1996
Sahid builds new hall
Sahid builds new hall JAKARTA (JP): Hotel Sahid Jaya, a five-star hotel on Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta, is building a new convention and conference center, costing about US$ 8 million.Hotel general manager Guido J.A.
Fri, 06 Dec 1996
Inti wins $16m contracts
Inti wins $16m contracts BANDUNG (JP): State-owned telecommunications equipment producer PT Industri Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Inti) has won US$16 million worth of contracts to supply and maintain telecommunications networks installed by private firms.Inti spokesman Suhasri U.N.
Fri, 06 Dec 1996
No RI officials will attend Nobel ceremony: Alatas
No RI officials will attend Nobel ceremony: Alatas JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said yesterday Indonesian officials, both at home and those stationed abroad, would not attend Tuesday's Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony in Oslo for Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo and exiled...
Fri, 06 Dec 1996
President presents awards
President presents awards JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will give 67 Upakarti awards to executives, companies and local administrations for their contribution to small business, Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said yesterday.Tunky said the President would present the awards on Dec.
Fri, 06 Dec 1996
Police and residents catch taxi robbers
Police and residents catch taxi robbers JAKARTA (JP): Police with the help of local residents arrested four men for robbing two President taxi drivers in North Jakarta and West Jakarta yesterday.City Police Spokesman Maj.
Fri, 06 Dec 1996
Wendy's to open 60 outlets
Wendy's to open 60 outlets JAKARTA (JP): Fast-food franchisee PT Wendy Citarasa plans to open 60 outlets in eight cities next year, its general manager said yesterday.Jonathan Goenawan said the planned outlets were expected to increase the company's annual sales to around US$38.3 million.
Fri, 06 Dec 1996
Navy told to heed personnel
Navy told to heed personnel SURABAYA (JP): President Soeharto told the Navy yesterday that although its equipment is continuously modernized, it should never neglect its human resources."The Navy needs personnel who are strongly committed to the Armed Forces' oaths," he said when addressing the...
Fri, 06 Dec 1996
City official defends parking joint venture
City official defends parking joint venture JAKARTA (JP): A top city official has came to the defense of a controversial joint car parking venture between a local company and an Australian firm."Such a joint venture is just alright because there is no law explicitly banning a foreign company from...
Fri, 06 Dec 1996
'Seven operators can meet demand for cellular phones'
'Seven operators can meet demand for cellular phones' JAKARTA (JP): The seven licensed mobile cellular telecommunications operators will be able to meet increasing domestic demand for cellular phones, an executive said yesterday.Julius S.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Court authorizes Mandela to sign new constitution
Court authorizes Mandela to sign new constitution JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (Reuter): South Africa's highest court yesterday authorized President Nelson Mandela to sign into law a post-apartheid constitution that enforces racial and social equality.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
'Importers prefer pre-shipment inspection system'
'Importers prefer pre-shipment inspection system' JAKARTA (JP): Most importers prefer pre-shipment to post- shipment import inspections, according to a survey by the Indonesian Importers Association.The survey, conducted from Oct. 1 to Nov.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Govt can control conglomerates, Soeharto says
Govt can control conglomerates, Soeharto says JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto denied yesterday the Indonesian economy was being run by powerful big businesses.The President defended the presence of conglomerates, which he said were a consequence of national development, Antara reported.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Islamic housing estate
Islamic housing estateFrom Media Indonesia We were overwhelmed with pride when we read in a major afternoon daily that a developer was going to construct a housing estate with strong Islamic overtones, including the enforcement of Islamic rules.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Wild animals
Wild animals I am here on vacation to visit my sister, who lives in Jakarta. During my visit, we've had the opportunity to experience some of Indonesia's natural splendor.I have always had a love for wild animals, so I was very excited to learn of Taman Safari in Bogor, West Java.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Journalists association supports press licensing
Journalists association supports press licensing JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) said yesterday it fully supports the present licensing system as a way of regulating the press industry.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
SIA confirms talks with Sempati Air
SIA confirms talks with Sempati Air SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore Airlines Ltd. (SIA) confirmed yesterday that it was engaged in talks to acquire a stake in Indonesia's private carrier Sempati Air, but said a deal had not yet been finalized.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Volunteers find intangible rewards
Volunteers find intangible rewards JAKARTA (JP): Very few people in Indonesia feel the urge to take up the strenuous challenge of volunteer work. Many here regard volunteer work as something for those who are extremely generous or unable to find other professional careers.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Polgar-Utut chess duel beckons
Polgar-Utut chess duel beckons JAKARTA (JP): Hungarian Grandmaster Judit Polgar is expected to arrive in the capital Sunday for a chess duel with Indonesian GM Utut Adianto.Polgar's entourage includes her sister Sofia and two other people.The players will vie for US$10,000 (Rp 23.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Bali to get pilot drug prevention program
Bali to get pilot drug prevention program JAKARTA (JP): Bali has been chosen as the province for a pilot drug addiction prevention project in Indonesia, a medical expert said yesterday.Tony Setiabudhi, a lecturer from Trisakti university and involved in the project, said at a workshop that because...
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Japanese rhythmic gymnasts to hold exhibition here
Japanese rhythmic gymnasts to hold exhibition here JAKARTA (JP): Japan is sending a team of rhythmic gymnasts to Indonesia for a two-day exhibition beginning Dec. 6, it was announced yesterday.Kazumi Inami, assistant director of the Japan Foundation, said the gymnasts would include 14 men and...
Thu, 05 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, 05 Dec 1996
Attorney General to summon 'problematic' NGO activists
Attorney General to summon 'problematic' NGO activists JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office will begin summoning 32 "problematic" non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for questioning next week.Chief of the Attorney General's Intelligence Department Gatot Hendrasto announced yesterday that...
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Habibie predicts lasting stability
Habibie predicts lasting stability JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the influential Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) B.J. Habibie yesterday appeased concerns about the possibility of political instability when President Soeharto is no longer in power.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Politicized strikes on the increase
Politicized strikes on the increase SURABAYA (JP): A local unionist predicts an increase in the number of politicized labor strikes next year and says it will be partially due to circumstances heating up close to the general election next May.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
A little help goes a long way in villages
A little help goes a long way in villages MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Throughout our trip to six project sites in Jakarta and to villages in West Nusa Tenggara there was not one person unimpressed with the quality and work done by United Nations Volunteers (UNVs).
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
IBM puts $560m in Thailand
IBM puts $560m in Thailand BANGKOK (AFP): The Thai Board of Investment approved Wednesday 14-billion-baht (US$560 million) proposal by International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) to invest in two plants in Thailand, an official said.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Official slams old philosophy
Official slams old philosophy JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of the Ministry of Home Affairs says it's high time civil servants dropped the old Javanese tradition of being "slow but sure" in their work.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Pelni hospital denies negligence caused rape
Pelni hospital denies negligence caused rape JAKARTA (JP): The Pelni Hospital's management denied yesterday the alleged rape of a 17-year-old patient last week was because of its negligence.Hospital spokesperson Ida Mahida acknowledged the hospital was responsible for all its patients but said the...
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Retailers urge government to simplify licensing
Retailers urge government to simplify licensing JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Retailers Association called on the government yesterday to simplify licensing procedures for retailers.Association secretary general Suryadharma Ali said the government must revamp its long and complicated retail...
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Balancing views on human rights
Balancing views on human rights In commemoration of Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, noted political scientist Juwono Sudarsono underlines the importance of the Bangalore Declaration, which reminds nations that economic, social and cultural dimensions of human rights are just as urgent as civil and...
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Poll says Australians are racist
Poll says Australians are racist JAKARTA (JP): Many business leaders in Asia say Australians are racist, according to the latest Asian Executives Poll.The poll, carried by the Far Eastern Economic Review and Asia Business News, said 44.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Shoe and leather goods show opens
Shoe and leather goods show opens JAKARTA (JP): Some 90 local and foreign competitors in manufacturing shoes and leather goods are currently displaying their wares at a three-day exhibition at the Jakarta fairground.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
DKI taxi fleet
DKI taxi fleetFrom Republika Referring to a news item in Republika Nov. 18, 1996 on page 4 titled DKI Jakarta overloaded with 2000 taxis, we would like to explain the following matters:In relation with the number of taxi licenses in Jakarta, the chief of Biro Bina Perekonomian Daerah DKI Jakarta,...
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Court jails five over Gambir riot
Court jails five over Gambir riot JAKARTA (JP): Five more supporters of Megawati Soekarnoputri, the ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), were jailed yesterday for their part in the Gambir riot last June.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
PSN buys M2A satellite
PSN buys M2A satellite JAKARTA (JP): PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN), listed on the United States' Nasdaq capital market, has signed a US$350 million contract with Space System/Loral of the U.S. to buy a satellite.
Thu, 05 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, 05 Dec 1996
Drivers help anti-AIDS drives
Drivers help anti-AIDS drives JAKARTA (JP): Truck drivers could help contribute their ideas to combat AIDS by painting slogans on their trucks to remind themselves and others of the deadly virus, local AIDS Day organizers said recently.This has been going on since Nov.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
ISSI, Pertina yet to get training money
ISSI, Pertina yet to get training money JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Cycling Association (ISSI) and the Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) have yet to receive money from the SEA Games training budget, more than a month after it was promised.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Aneka Tambang wins $61.6m gold loan
Aneka Tambang wins $61.6m gold loan JAKARTA (JP): State-owned miner PT Aneka Tambang won US$61.6 million in credit yesterday in the form of 160,000 troy ounces of gold from a syndicate of five foreign banks to help it produce more gold from its Pongkor mine in West Java.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
A Mild JakJazz festival returns to its roots
A Mild JakJazz festival returns to its rootsBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): The A Mild JakJazz festival '96 has returned to its roots. The country's biggest musical event will present "real jazz", or western jazz, for three days starting tomorrow at the newly refurbished Gelanggang Mahasiswa...
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Police submit Zarina's dossier
Police submit Zarina's dossier JAKARTA (JP): Police submitted yesterday the dossier on actress Zarina, who is accused of distributing 29,677 Ecstasy pills, to the Jakarta Provincial Prosecutors' Office.The Chief of the Jakarta Detectives, Col.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Man arrested for stealing truck
Man arrested for stealing truck JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested a shop employee for allegedly stealing a truck loaded with Rp 150 million (US$64,377) of steel rods in Cikupa, Tangerang.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. M.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Telephone not functioning
Telephone not functioning My telephone (phone number 7434270) has been out of order since Monday, Dec. 2. I can neither make nor receive outside calls. I contacted Telkom 117 on Dec. 3 at 8 a.m. and made another call later in the day. Again on Dec. 4, at 11:30, I reported the mishap.
Thu, 05 Dec 1996
Twenty-percent share ownership
Twenty-percent share ownership Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Subiakto Tjakrawerdaya has quoted President Soeharto's appeal to limit the purchase of shares of companies which have gone public to 15 percent, in order to prevent someone or a certain group from becoming a majority...