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Mon, 02 Dec 1996
More setbacks in Udin murder case
More setbacks in Udin murder case JAKARTA (JP): The decision of Yogyakarta authorities last weekend to cancel the long-awaited reconstruction of a journalist's murder has surprised National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Private banking grows in leaps and bounds
Private banking grows in leaps and boundsBy Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): Private banking, offering convenience and secrecy to the elite, is becoming increasingly popular in Indonesia.But not everybody can access private banking services.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Upscale private hospitals reminded of social obligation
Upscale private hospitals reminded of social obligation TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Minister of Health Sujudi called on upscale private hospitals Saturday to keep their social obligation to the poor.One way to do that, Sujudi said, is to set aside up to 25 percent of their income to assist clinics...
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Bogor botanical Gardens under threat from business
Bogor botanical Gardens under threat from business BOGOR, West Java (JP): The potential economic value of the Botanical Gardens in Bogor is a major threat to the gardens, an environmentalist has said.Otto Soemarwoto of Bandung's Padjadjaran University said Saturday those who love the gardens must...
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Police chief insistts Soerjadi innocent
Police chief insistts Soerjadi innocent JAKARTA (JP): Amid unabated accusations of favoritism, the police insisted Saturday that chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Soerjadi was not involved in the July 27 riots.Jakarta city police chief Maj. Gen.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Irian to have more phones
Irian to have more phones JAKARTA (JP): State-owned domestic telecommunication company PT Telkom plans to install transmission control stations in 29 locations in Irian Jaya to support telecommunications facilities in the province's villages.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Cellular phones hit Bengkulu
Cellular phones hit Bengkulu JAKARTA (JP): Global system of mobile telecommunications (GSM) operator PT Telkomsel launched its service in Bengkulu, southern Sumatra, on Saturday.Telkomsel president Koesmarihati Sugondo said in Bengkulu that her company had installed three base-transceiver stations...
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Indonesia needs global managers for free trade
Indonesia needs global managers for free trade JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs more global managers to face international free trade, says the rector of IBII School of Economy.Johannes Prajitno said Saturday that without the help of these competent managers no company could compete amid the free...
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Respected ulema dies at 116
Respected ulema dies at 116 UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: K.H. Abdul Rahman Ambo Dalle, a respected ulema and founder of Darul Dakwah Wal-Irsyad, an Islamic propagation council, died here Friday. He was 116.Dalle, better known as "Gurutta" (Teacher), was a legendary religious scholar.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
A street named ASEAN
A street named ASEAN The informal summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Jakarta this weekend marked another phase in the region's evolution into a community. In the world community, Southeast Asia is a neighborhood.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Bakrie also required to export its cars
Bakrie also required to export its cars JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned PT Bali Tourist Development Corporation (BTDC) agreed over the weekend to provide Rp 4.5 billion (US$1.9 million) in equity to PT Garuda Adhimatra.BTDC's president Gde Rai said with the Rp 4.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Where to go in Jakarta, for Dec. 2, 1996
Where to go in Jakarta, for Dec. 2, 1996Music * 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.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Co-premiers return from Jakarta
Co-premiers return from Jakarta PHNOM PENH (AFP): Cambodia's bickering co-premiers returned home from a summit of leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday to reports of factional violence in the country's northwest.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Ramayana store in Bekasi
Ramayana store in Bekasi JAKARTA (JP): The publicly listed Ramayana retail chain has opened a new 4,000-square-meter department store in Pasar Baru shopping center in Bekasi, West Java.The new outlet will help revive shoppers' interest in the Pasar Baru traditional marketplace which has of late...
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Summit strengthens ASEAN
Summit strengthens ASEAN JAKARTA (JP): The weekend summit that brought together leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has strengthened the organization's stance on various issues, political observers say.Dewi F.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Consumers report development scam
Consumers report development scam TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Dozens of consumers reported to the police on Saturday that a private developer had swindled them.They said the developer, PT Helindo Cipta, had broken its promise to build houses by the end of this month.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
More temporary kiosks needed for fire victims
More temporary kiosks needed for fire victims JAKARTA (JP): Many traders whose kiosks at the Senen shopping center in Central Jakarta were destroyed by fire on Nov. 23 are demanding that they get more than one temporary kiosk, saying they rented more than one kiosk before the disaster.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
ASEAN to map out 2020 economic vision
ASEAN to map out 2020 economic vision JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have agreed to map out an "ASEAN vision for the year 2020", a guideline for direction beyond the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) in 2003.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Philippine GNP grows
Philippine GNP grows MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' gross national product (GNP) grew by 7.06 percent in the first nine months of 1996, Economic Planning Secretary Cielito Habito said here Saturday.Habito also said that gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.44 percent in the same period.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Asia's growing defense clout questioned
Asia's growing defense clout questioned SINGAPORE (AFP): Growing military influence in non-security matters and spiralling weapons spending in a period of peace pose serious political and economic problems for Asian countries, according to a regional think-tank.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Complaints about factory
Complaints about factoryFrom PelitaThe noise from a concrete producing factory in South Kedoya, West Jakarta is disturbing the peace of the residents in that area. The noise is especially disturbing in the evening, since it keeps residents awake.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
World AIDS Day observed in Asia despite taboos
World AIDS Day observed in Asia despite taboos HONG KONG (Reuter): Asians marked World AIDS Day yesterday with calls to halt the spread of the epidemic, but experts warned that a lack of education and sexual taboos ensure the killer disease will continue to run rampant in the region.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
'Kondomisasi' needed to fight AIDS
'Kondomisasi' needed to fight AIDSBy Robby Susatyo JAKARTA (JP): You will not find the word Kondomisasi in your dictionary, not even in your latest, state-of-the-art edition. The word only exists in Indonesian jargon.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Luxury cars
Luxury cars On page one of The Jakarta Post on Nov. 27, 1996 there are two photos on what was happening in Jakarta. I felt impelled to give some comment because the two photos are so extraordinary and also somewhat embarrassing.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Political engagement or new containment policy
Political engagement or new containment policyBy Ikrar Nusa Bhakti JAKARTA (JP): When President Bill Clinton was visiting Australia last week, his Secretary of State, Warren Christopher, was in China.Clinton extended his trip to Manila to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum...
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
High hopes for new members of human rights body
High hopes for new members of human rights body JAKARTA (JP): Political observers Arbi Sanit and Ramlan Surbakti are optimistic about the four new members of the National Commission on Human Rights.Interviewed separately yesterday, they said the new members have the kind of personality that the...
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Gus Dur and Amien Rais discuss Islamic politics
Gus Dur and Amien Rais discuss Islamic politics JAKARTA (JP): The leaders of Indonesia's two largest Moslem organizations, long thought to be on less than friendly terms, yesterday sat together for what some people have dubbed a "reconciliation" meeting.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Dozens graduate with flying colors
Dozens graduate with flying colors BANDUNG, West Java: A total of 1,299 students from Padjadjaran University graduated on Saturday, 33 with honors.Two of the top students were Raihani Mahdani, who graduated with a 4.0 grade point average and a doctorate degree in agriculture, and M.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Bakrie also required to export its cars
Bakrie also required to export its cars JAKARTA (JP): The Investment Coordinating Board has licensed PT Bakrie Motor, a subsidiary of the Bakrie Group, to produce both passenger and commercial vehicles domestically.In a letter dated Nov.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
New product highlights from Comdex Fall '96
New product highlights from Comdex Fall '96By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): As far as I can remember, June was the month that Corel Corp. of Ontario, Canada, launched its yearly upgrade to its venerable graphics software suite, CorelDRAW!.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
World Press Photo contest
World Press Photo contest JAKARTA (JP): Professional photographers are urged to send in entries to the World Press Photo contest by Jan. 31, 1997, organizers of the 40th annual contest said.Entries of pictures taken during 1996 are to be sent to the World Press Photo Foundation, Jacob Obrechstraat...
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Actress accused of swindling
Actress accused of swindling JAKARTA (JP): A company commissioner has reported a former film actress to police for allegedly embezzling Rp 2 billion (US$858,369).The money was gained from receipts of September's National Games, a detective said.City Detectives Chief Col.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
RI completes losing streak
RI completes losing streak JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, preparing for the Asia Nations Cup, managed to end its three-match streak with no goals, but it was not enough to prevent a 4-1 defeat by Saudi Arabia in Riyadh on Friday night.
Mon, 02 Dec 1996
Fewer deregulatory measures expected ahead of elections
Fewer deregulatory measures expected ahead of elections JAKARTA (JP): The government is unlikely to go on a deregulation spree in the next two years because it will be preoccupied with the May 1997 general election and its political agenda, economist Mari Pangestu predicts.
Sun, 01 Dec 1996
The Supreme Court teams
The Supreme Court teams ----------------------------------------------------------------- Name Team head Number of justices (including the team head) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Team A (Alap-alap) Chief Justice 6 Team B (Bouraq) Vice Chief Justice 4 Team C...
Sun, 01 Dec 1996
Justices waver in controversial cases
Justices waver in controversial cases JAKARTA (JP): Justice. In the broad sense, it means fairness and righteousness. But the word also has another meaning. Those who handle cases at the Supreme Court are called justices, unlike the judges who sit on the district and high courts.
Sun, 01 Dec 1996
RI men's doubles must win GP finals: Coach
RI men's doubles must win GP finals: Coach JAKARTA (JP): One of Indonesia's four men's doubles pairs entered in the Lipton World Grand Prix Badminton Finals must win the tournament in Denpasar, Bali, next week, coach Christian Hadinata said.
Sun, 01 Dec 1996
Muhammad Yunan Nasution, noted ulema, dies at 83
Muhammad Yunan Nasution, noted ulema, dies at 83 JAKARTA (JP): Muhammad Yunan Nasution, former Moslem politician-cum-journalist, independence fighter and one of Indonesia's most respected ulemas, died here on Friday aged 83.
Sun, 01 Dec 1996
EU warned not to scrutinize E. Timor
EU warned not to scrutinize E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday warned the European Union (EU) that continued scrutiny of extraneous issues, such as East Timor, could aggravate relations between the two regional organizations.
Sun, 01 Dec 1996
Komodo Island -- home to the world's rarest reptiles
Komodo Island -- home to the world's rarest reptilesBy Gedsiri Suhartono KOMODO ISLAND (JP): Locally dubbed ora, the Komodo dragon is one of the world's rarest and most primitive reptiles, its thick and freckled skin enhancing its prehistoric appearance.
Sun, 01 Dec 1996
Tourism up but no threat to Komodo National Park
Tourism up but no threat to Komodo National Park KOMODO NATIONAL PARK (JP): Visiting the Komodo National Park on your holidays may not be the first thing on your agenda, unless you're a giant lizard lover.
Sun, 01 Dec 1996
Ways to get to Komodo National Park
Ways to get to Komodo National Park KOMODO ISLAND (JP): There are various ways of getting to Komodo National Park: by air, land or sea.Kal Muller, a noted writer who has written 12 travel books on Indonesia, said that in general, intra-island and inter-island transport systems are much better than...
Sun, 01 Dec 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:25 Morning news 6:45 Healthy and Fit 7:00 News 7:30 TV Series: Grandizeer 8:00 Children's Program: Panggung Gembira Anak 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:10 Children's Stories 11:30 Comedy:...
Sun, 01 Dec 1996
Situbondo well-known for its Islamic boarding school
Situbondo well-known for its Islamic boarding schoolText and photos by Bayu Ismoyo Situbondo made headlines in October when a mob attacked several churches and Christian schools in this East Java town, killing five in the process.
Sun, 01 Dec 1996
Judicial bureaucracy tumbles into collusion pitfalls
Judicial bureaucracy tumbles into collusion pitfalls JAKARTA (JP): The issue of bribery and corruption among judicial authorities is not a new one in Indonesia. As recently as April 1996, the Supreme Court was rocked by allegations of collusion between several judges and a defendant.
Sun, 01 Dec 1996
Some perceptions of the Supreme Court
Some perceptions of the Supreme Court JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court used to be a highly respectable institution. In the past few years, however, the court has faced mounting public criticism. There have even been demonstrations against the court.
Sun, 01 Dec 1996
Judges not up to scratch: Lotulung
Judges not up to scratch: LotulungBy T. Sima Gunawan and Sugianto Tandra JAKARTA (JP): He used to be a judge, but after becoming a law professor he resigned."I wanted to dedicate myself to education and research," said Prof. Paulus Effendie Lotulung.
Sun, 01 Dec 1996
Indonesia cagers pull off upset win over Filipinos
Indonesia cagers pull off upset win over Filipinos JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia defied all the odds to brilliantly pull off a 88-81 upset victory over the highly regarded Philippines 88-81 (36-47) in the Grand Final of the Second South East Asian Basketball Association (SEABA) championships in Surabaya...
Sun, 01 Dec 1996
Water distribution
Water distributionFrom NeracaThe water crisis at the BKI complex on Jl. Asem II, Cipete in South Jakarta began exactly when the rains came in October. PAM Jaya (the state-owned water company) customers in this housing estate, notably residents of Block A, have had to cope with this situation since...
Sun, 01 Dec 1996
Overhaul suggested to save judiciary
Overhaul suggested to save judiciaryBy Satjipto Rahardjo SEMARANG (JP): Sarwata's first statement after being inaugurated as chief justice of the Supreme Court was that the institution had to be put in order. He did not elaborate.