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Mon, 23 Dec 1996
Garuda receives first MD-11ER jet
Garuda receives first MD-11ER jetJP/leo President of the national air carrier Garuda Indonesia, Soepandi (in suit), prepares to bless the airlines' first MD-11ER aircraft assembled by McDonnell Douglas. The jet arrived Saturday at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Mon, 23 Dec 1996
Promoting democracy
Promoting democracy President Soeharto said the state must have the courage to abrogate the rights of political groups that abuse democracy in order to destroy the nation and the state, as well as democracy itself.
Mon, 23 Dec 1996
BASF to close tape plant
BASF to close tape plant JAKARTA (Antara): PT BASF Indonesia, a subsidiary of a German chemical company, plans to close its magnetic tape production facility on Jan. 1 in order to focus on chemical products, its chief executive announced Friday.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Sulistyo beats Bonit for third best
Sulistyo beats Bonit for third best JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Davis Cup player Sulistyo Wibowo beat Bonit Wiryawan at the 1996 BNI Indonesia Masters at the Jakarta Hilton International Hotel yesterday.Sulistyo, who teamed up with Bonit in the Davis Cup tie against Chinese Taipei in September, won...
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
The role of transport in regional economies
The role of transport in regional economiesBy Robert N. Schwartz SINGAPORE: A prevalent school of thought argues that in order for the countries of Southeast Asia to attract foreign direct investment, transportation and transport infrastructure must play a vital and leading role.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Pope encourages Belo to continue peace efforts
Pope encourages Belo to continue peace efforts ROME (Agencies): Pope John Paul is encouraging Nobel peace laureate Bishop Carlos Belo to continue his work promoting peace in East Timor, Reuters said."Congratulations on the Nobel Prize.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Future of TV industry may rely on 'sinetron'
Future of TV industry may rely on 'sinetron'By Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): The annual Indonesian Film Festival was scrapped in 1993 in response to the national film industry's decline in recent years.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Breakdown of city forest areas in Jakarta (1992-1997)
Breakdown of city forest areas in Jakarta (1992-1997) --------------------------------------------------- Locations Target area/trees ---------------------------- 1992-1995 1995-1997 --------------------------------------------------- Central Jakarta - former Kemayoran 12 hectares 40.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Three cultural traditions woven into one wedding
Three cultural traditions woven into one weddingText and photos by K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, home to more than 300 ethnic groups, has many ways to celebrate a wedding. Western-style wedding ceremonies are still unusual as most couples prefer to follow the customs of their respective ethnic...
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Cost of circumcision
Cost of circumcision On Nov. 24, 1996, I had my newly born son circumcised at Pondok Indah Hospital. I imagined the charges would be approximately Rp 250,000.I was shocked on leaving the hospital to find the doctor concerned had charged Rp 750,000. In my opinion, this is an extortionate price.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
ARF not seen as answer to regional security problems
ARF not seen as answer to regional security problems The ASEAN Regional Forum, Adelphi Paper 302 Michael Leifer Oxford: Oxford University Press for the International Institute for Strategic Studies, 1996, 65 pages SINGAPORE: Events like the cross-strait tension between China and Taiwan, the hiccup...
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Pele sacks ministry staff
Pele sacks ministry staff BRASILIA (Reuter): Pele has dismissed 12 employees at his Brazilian sports ministry on suspicion of corruption."It's a great shame that this had to happen, especially during the holiday season but I believe I came here to do an honest job and defend as much as I can...
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
The once-a-year festival is coming
The once-a-year festival is coming JAKARTA (JP): That time of the year again... hunting for cards to send to nearest, dearest and whoever comes in between. I don't do this anymore -- haven't for a long time -- ever since I discovered that it does run to expenses.
Sun, 22 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 Science Film 8:30 Information 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Children's Story: Cerita Untuk Anak 11:30...
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
ASEAN, India cooperate
ASEAN, India cooperate NEW DELHI (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said here yesterday that the seven-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and India could prove to be a boon for each other.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Goh wants to keep post
Goh wants to keep post SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, widely expected to win a strong mandate at upcoming polls, indicated in remarks published yesterday that he plans to remain at the helm for the next 10 years.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
SEAG organizers urged to stage a modest event
SEAG organizers urged to stage a modest event JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman urged SEA Games organizers yesterday to stage the biennial event modestly."They don't have to force the public to pay for the over calculated budget to host the event," he said.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Royal Balinese wedding attracts tourists
Royal Balinese wedding attracts touristsText and photos by Oka Budhi Yogaswara UBUD, Bali (JP): A royal Balinese wedding here last month attracted hundreds of tourists to this resort island.Tjokorda Ngurah Suyadnya, 25, and Tjokorda Istri Indira Shanti, 22, were married last month at the residence...
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
'Jurnal Perempuan' exposes gender issues
'Jurnal Perempuan' exposes gender issues Jakarta (JP): A woman's work is never done, so says the cliche.Yet, as the new triannual journal Jurnal Perempuan (Women's Journal) illustrates, the saying is no cliche.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Poems read in celebration of Women's Day
Poems read in celebration of Women's DayBy Carla Bianpoen JAKARTA (JP): When the first women's congress was held in December 1928, the objective was primarily to join forces for the women's cause, i.e. the position of women in matrimony and education.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
What they say about the city regreening program
What they say about the city regreening program JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's regreening program -- dubbed the One Million Tree Movement -- is still going on. It is not an instant job. Authorities say beautiful public parks and urban forests will not be seen for at least another five years.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Expert suggests educating before planting
Expert suggests educating before plantingBy A. Junaidi JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto launched the so-called Gerakan Sejuta Pohon (One Million Tree Movement) as part of the nation's regreening program.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Regreening helps city breathe easier
Regreening helps city breathe easier Along with the country's other major cities, Jakarta has been taking part in the Gerakan Sejuta Pohon (One Million Tree Movement). Since 1993, when the National Regreening Movement was launched by President Soeharto, some areas in the capital have been made...
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Women's Day should remind us of the sacrifices made
Women's Day should remind us of the sacrifices madeBy Sri Wahyuni In conjunction with today's commemoration of Women's Day, The Jakarta Post presents a series of articles on this page and page 14. JAKARTA (JP): Women have been overpowered by men for ages, kept like accessories in golden cages.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Rp 1b for regent's re-election?
Rp 1b for regent's re-election?From MerdekaA regent is willing to give Rp 1 billion to a psychic to see if he will be reelected. When I read the news item on this I was perplexed. It was almost unbelievable.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Zhang meets Kang at Asian Matchplay
Zhang meets Kang at Asian Matchplay JAKARTA (JP): Zhang Lian-wei of China is to meet Kang Wook- soon of South Korea in the Volvo Asian Matchplay final at the Emeralda Golf and Country Club after overcoming their semifinals contenders yesterday.
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
Beware of billboards
Beware of billboardsFrom NeracaThe collapse of a Ramayana store billboard on Jl. Bekasi Timur in East Jakarta last week killed a street vendor.The case should serve as an example for the responsible parties to take action in preventing the dislodging of other billboards, particularly in this rainy...
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
Hayono heads IABA
Hayono heads IABA JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Association of British Alumni (IABA) has elected State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman as chairman for a second consecutive three-year term.
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
LBH lashes out at govt for tight grip on courts
LBH lashes out at govt for tight grip on courts JAKARTA (JP): A prominent legal aid office lashed out at the government yesterday for its tight grip on the country's courts.The lawyers at the Jakarta chapter of the Legal Aid Foundation (LBH) also noted rampant violations of human rights and of the...
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
Rudini joins debate over Bantul regent
Rudini joins debate over Bantul regent JAKARTA (JP): The public scrutiny of Bantul regent Col. Sri Roso Sudarmo for his alleged use of public money to fund a transaction with a local soothsayer continued yesterday with former home affairs minister Rudini taking his turn to speak out.
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
Asian golfers shine at Volvo Matchplay
Asian golfers shine at Volvo Matchplay JAKARTA (JP): China's number one golfer Zhang Lian-wei justified his billing yesterday as the number one player in Asia at the Emeralda Golf and Country Club after charging through to the semifinals of the Volvo Asian Matchplay.
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
Putra Alvita gets Rp 265b loan
Putra Alvita gets Rp 265b loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Putra Alvita Pratama, the developer of Legend City in Bekasi, West Java, secured a Rp 265 billion (US$111 million) syndicated loan yesterday from nine banks and a financial institution.Putra Alvita president M.S.
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
Extra ships sent to ease Merak congestion
Extra ships sent to ease Merak congestion JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Transportation is sending another ship and the Navy is lending three warships to ease massive congestion at Merak ferry port.The promised reinforcements came as a member of the House of Representatives demanded yesterday that...
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Animated Classic 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:10 Soccer: Kansas League -- Bandung Raya vs Persijatim (live) 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 Environment Program: Mengenal Lingkungan 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
Female parking attendant fights against heavy odds
Female parking attendant fights against heavy oddsBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Protecting herself from the rain with an umbrella, Nunung ran to collect the fee from an outgoing car at the parking lot of which she is the parking attendant.
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
Police smash supermarket theft ring, arrest nine
Police smash supermarket theft ring, arrest nine JAKARTA (JP): Police have smashed two supermarket theft syndicates arresting nine people for stealing goods worth Rp 6 billion (US$2.57 million).The chief of the City Police Detectives, Col.
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
Taylor returns to Australia with good memories
Taylor returns to Australia with good memories JAKARTA (JP): Outgoing Australian Ambassador Allan Taylor is returning to Canberra today, ending a four-year term as head of one of Jakarta's largest embassies."I enjoyed it very much.
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
Motorcycle thief shot dead
Motorcycle thief shot dead JAKARTA (JP): Police shot dead a man yesterday and arrested his friend for allegedly stealing a motorcycle on Jl. Tabanas Simponi, Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta.North Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Rismawan said M.
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
Santa Fe strikes oil
Santa Fe strikes oil JAKARTA (JP): Santa Fe Energy Resources of the United States announced here yesterday it had discovered another oil reserve in Jabung Block, part of its 7,000-square-kilometer concession in South Sumatra.
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
Horseracing on Mother's Day
Horseracing on Mother's Day JAKARTA (JP): More than 70 horses from 11 provinces are to take part in a race at the Pulomas horsetrack, East Jakarta, tomorrow.Prize money worth Rp 12 million is at stake in the day of racing held to commemorate Mother's Day.
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
Golkar expected to sweep elections
Golkar expected to sweep elections JAKARTA (JP): The dominant Golkar faction, with the support of the civil service and armed forces, will sweep the May general election and gain more than two-thirds of the ballot, a political scientist predicted yesterday.J.
Sat, 21 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.
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
Yayuk to appear on TV talk-show
Yayuk to appear on TV talk-show JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's tennis queen Yayuk Basuki, world ranked 30, is to appear in a special talk-show, Malam Bintang Yayuk Basuki on Indosiar tomorrow at 9.30 p.m.Yayuk, who celebrated her 26th birthday on Nov.
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
Improved reading habits urged
Improved reading habits urged JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro called yesterday for people to promote the joy of reading as part of the efforts to create a better-educated society.
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
McDonald's responds
McDonald's responds We refer to the letter from Yunita P (Dec. 18, 1996) under the heading McDonald's double cheeseburger.Thank you for writing to let us know about your recent experience at the McDonald's in Pondok Indah (Dwima Area) and the McDonald's in Melawai.
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
Soeharto warns of export growth slowdown
Soeharto warns of export growth slowdown JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto warned yesterday about slowing export growth and the widening current account deficit.The government began deregulating the economy 15 years ago which had increased exports slightly, Soeharto said when opening the Indonesian...
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
Bimantara's net profit surges in first 9 months
Bimantara's net profit surges in first 9 months JAKARTA (JP): The widely diversified Bimantara group reported a Rp 95.9 billion (US$41.34 million) net profit for the first nine months of this year, up 18 percent on the same period last year.
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
EU to halve Asian tariff concessions next year
EU to halve Asian tariff concessions next year BRUSSELS (DPA): Asian exporters, who get millions of dollars worth of tariff concessions under the European Union's Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), will see their access to the scheme slashed by 50 percent as of Jan. 1, 1997.
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
Foreign group to build $1.4b pulp mill in Malaysia
Foreign group to build $1.4b pulp mill in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A subsidiary of Malaysia's Ekran Bhd. has picked a foreign consortium to build its proposed 3.5-billion ringgit ( US$1. 4 billion) pulp and paper mill, a report said yesterday.
Sat, 21 Dec 1996
'Middle class not socially concerned'
'Middle class not socially concerned' JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's middle class does not have a sufficient level of social awareness which could empower them to improve the city's public services, a sociologist says.