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Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Attorney General demands law enforcement in Puncak
Attorney General demands law enforcement in Puncak PUNCAK, West Java (JP): Provincial and regional officials must be tougher to ensure Puncak is preserved as a water catchment area, according to both State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja and Attorney General Singgih.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series 3:05 Teenage Program: Indonesian Teenager 3:30 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 4:05 TV Series: American Detective 4:30 Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Hobbies: Sukses Berkarya 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village...
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Tap water supply disrupted
Tap water supply disrupted JAKARTA (JP): The supply of tap water in Cilincing, Tanjung Priok, Pademangan, Ancol, Pluit, Muara Karang, Koja, Kelapa Gading and Sunter in North Jakarta will be disrupted today.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
FCC-Ciputra deal lapses
FCC-Ciputra deal lapses SINGAPORE (Reuter): First Capital Corporation Ltd said yesterday its January memorandum of understanding to buy 20 percent of PT Citraland Adigraha, part of Indonesia's Ciputra group, had lapsed as no definitive agreement had been reached.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Wahono criticizes European Parliament
Wahono criticizes European Parliament JAKARTA (JP): Speaker of the House of Representatives Wahono has lodged a protest with the European Parliament for inviting Free Papua Movement (OPM) separatists to present their case.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
OPM hostages
OPM hostagesFrom TirasThe fate of the hostages, who have been held by separatists for over eight weeks in Irian Jaya, is still unknown. Although media reports say they are in good shape, no one can be sure of their true physical condition.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
170 netted for not having ID cards
170 netted for not having ID cards JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta mayoralty netted 170 people, 25 of whom prospective migrant workers, on Wednesday night for failure to produce their ID cards.The 25 people turned out to be job seekers who were being prepared to be sent abroad by two private firms.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
ID tags
ID tagsFrom KompasWe all deeply regret the recent Kramatjati and Pasar Anyar tragedies in which dozens of people were burned to death. Worse still that the victims were unidentifiable as their identity cards had turned to ash.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Gambling dens flourishing
Gambling dens flourishing JAKARTA (JP): The City Council says gambling den operators are belittling the government's efforts to wipe out gambling.Vice speaker of the City Council, Ismunandar, said that the flourishing gambling dens in the Mangga Besar business district, Central Jakarta, are...
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
PT Indorayon aims to gain ISO 14000
PT Indorayon aims to gain ISO 14000 JAKARTA (JP): PT Inti Indorayon Utama, which already has an ISO 9002 certificate for quality management, is making preparations to earn a ISO 14000 certificate for environmental management.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: Solo Pianist, daily from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., opening hours Monday to Sunday 9 a.m to 1 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 11, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 925 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,675 0 44,500 Aneka Kimia...
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
No pagers please -- we're Balinese
No pagers please -- we're Balinese JAKARTA (JP): A pager ad on TV depicting a dancing Balinese girl pausing to read her ringing pager has failed to amuse Bali governor Ida Bagus Oka and his wife.The typical round-eyed, energetic Balinese dancer that appears during prime time receives a message from...
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Solution to pollution
Solution to pollution It does not take a pharmacist or health expert to work out that there are serious problems with the air in Jakarta. Just ask any of the commuters who have to wait for a bus down at the Cawang interchange.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Top stars ready for cycling meet
Top stars ready for cycling meet JAKARTA (JP): The country's top cyclists are ready to ride high in the Rawamangun velodrome in East Jakarta from April 19 to April 20.The Indonesian Journalists Association, which organizes the annual meet, announced yesterday that top cyclists Nurhayati, Selly...
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Telkomsel considers using Palapa satellite transponder
Telkomsel considers using Palapa satellite transponder JAKARTA (JP): PT Telkomsel, a digital mobile cellular telecommunications operator, plans to use a satellite transponder to facilitate its network and operations in the country's eastern region.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
ASEAN warns against foreign interference
ASEAN warns against foreign interference JAKARTA (JP): The ASEAN Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASEAN-CCI) warned yesterday of wide and serious consequences of the multilateral investment treaty and competition policy proposed by developed countries.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Beattie fit for Suzuka
Beattie fit for Suzuka BRISBANE, Australia (AFP): Australian motorcycle racer Daryl Beattie yesterday confirmed he will take part in this month's 500cc Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.The 25-year-old Suzuki rider, who won the Japanese round of last year's world championship, suffered head and neck...
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Obesity
Obesity In The Jakarta Post of March 4, 1996, I read that obesity can cause infertility in both males and females. This is interesting news to me since I know of many young couples who have been married for many years but have been unable to produce offspring.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Illegal logging reaches serious level: Minister
Illegal logging reaches serious level: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said yesterday that illegal logging in the country has reached a very serious level and needs to be comprehensively tackled.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Newspaper agents need improvement
Newspaper agents need improvement JAKARTA (JP): Newspaper and magazine distributors need to improve their performance in matters regarding financial management and administration in order to face the challenges of the 21st century, the president of the Gramedia publishing company, Jakob Oetama said...
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Bus fares for school children
Bus fares for school childrenFrom Media IndonesiaI read in this paper on April 9, 1996, concerning the bus fare for school children. Although the other fares have increased, school children still pay the old fare, i.e. Rp 100. The problem is that many bus drivers are reluctant to pick them up.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Jetro attacks RI policy
Jetro attacks RI policy TOKYO (AFP): Japan External Trade Organization president Noboru Hatakeyama said yesterday that Indonesia's auto trade policy was a "clear violation" of the World Trade Organization's trade rules.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
RI export-import procedures queried
RI export-import procedures queried JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recommends that the Indonesian government simplify its export and import procedures.A recent study by UNCTAD's Management Consultant for Indonesia, R.N.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Supreme Court collusion
Supreme Court collusion Surprisingly, the report on alleged collusion between a Supreme Court judge and a defendant in a document fraud case involving Rp 1.4 billion disclosed by the biweekly magazine Forum Keadilan early this week did not shock the public.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Bulog imports disrupting activities at Tanjung Priok
Bulog imports disrupting activities at Tanjung Priok JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port is still bogged down with foodstuff imports belonging to the National Logistics Agency (Bulog), which lacks enough warehouse space to store the goods.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Surabaya family gets reprieve
Surabaya family gets reprieve JAKARTA (JP): The East Java provincial prosecutors' office has suspended the execution of a family of three convicted of murder, giving them a second chance to seek presidential clemency.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
'Terpasung' puts the trauma of rape on the stage
'Terpasung' puts the trauma of rape on the stageBy Oei Eng Goan JAKARTA (JP): A recent surge in the number of rape cases has the public calling for harsher punishment for convicted rapists, whose victims are not just adult women but now include children and the elderly.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Students win writing contest
Students win writing contest BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Three students of the prestigious Bogor Institute of Agriculture won first prize in a scientific writing contest, Antara reported yesterday.Erfan Suhartono, Rahmi Alia Sari and Shanty Khaira Muchris submitted two reports on their research on...
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Info technology planned
Info technology planned JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications will organize a conference later this month to discuss information technology, domestic competitiveness and the global economy.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Inco expects stronger performance this year
Inco expects stronger performance this year JAKARTA (JP): PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco), a publicly-listed nickel mining company based in Soroako, South Sulawesi, expects to maintain a strong performance this year although there will not be any significant production expansion.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Irian gets venture capital
Irian gets venture capital JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad inaugurated venture capital firm PT Sarana Irian Jaya Ventura with a paid-up capital of Rp 3.2 billion (US$1.3 million) in Jayapura, Irian Jaya, yesterday.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Yayuk moves into quarters of Danamon tennis c'ships
Yayuk moves into quarters of Danamon tennis c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Unrated players continued their assault on their more famous opponents in the US$164,250 Danamon Indonesia Women's Open tennis championships yesterday, claiming three more major victims after bruising second-round matches.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
CLS opens league 2nd-day with victory
CLS opens league 2nd-day with victory JAKARTA (JP): Cahaya Lestari Sakti (CLS) Surabaya edged minnow Glory Semarang 110-101 on the second day of the Indonesian Basketball League's first leg in Surabaya yesterday.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Customary laws need place in legal system
Customary laws need place in legal system JAKARTA (JP): Chief Justice Soerjono said yesterday that the legal system must not overlook the traditional and customary laws observed in rural areas as Indonesia pursues its program of national development.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Bus and taxi rents must be fixed: SPSI
Bus and taxi rents must be fixed: SPSI JAKARTA (JP): Apart from determining new fares for economy class buses and taxis, the government needs to stipulate the amount of rent drivers have to pay to their employers, an official of the All-Indonesia Workers Union Federation said yesterday.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Fiji seeks to promote trade with Indonesia
Fiji seeks to promote trade with Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Fiji Deputy Prime Minister Ratu Timoci Visikula, here for a three-day semi-official visit, is seeking ways to promote trade and cooperation with Indonesia.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Environment agency remain idle
Environment agency remain idle PEKANBARU, Riau: The provincial Environmental Impact Assessment Agency has yet to start work, three months after State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja inaugurated it with great fanfare, Antara reported yesterday.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
Soebandrio not allowed to vote in 1997 election
Soebandrio not allowed to vote in 1997 election JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday slammed the door on the possibility of whether three recently released political prisoners would be allowed to vote in next year's general election.
Fri, 12 Apr 1996
BI warns of deepening deficit
BI warns of deepening deficit JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono yesterday expressed concern over the deepening current account deficit and high inflation."The increases in investment and consumption have propelled imports that increase our account deficits," Soedradjad...
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Citibank's Islamic bank
Citibank's Islamic bank JAKARTA (JP): Citibank announced yesterday that it will open in July an Islamic bank in Bahrain called City Islamic Investment Bank.The bank, with an initial authorized capital of US$20 million, will be 100 percent owned by Citicorp Banking Corporation, Citibank said in a...
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
RP cuts passport costs to Mecca
RP cuts passport costs to Mecca MANILA (AFP): The Philippines announced yesterday that it was slashing passport fees for Filipino Moslems making their first pilgrimage to Mecca this month."I have further instructed that the passport fee for Haj participants be reduced from 500 pesos to 75 pesos...
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
270 pupils lose school
270 pupils lose school BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Over 270 elementary school students in the Bukit Kemuning subdistrict have lost their school that the government closed down on the grounds that it was built in a reserve forest.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Prosecutors stick to their guns on Bintang
Prosecutors stick to their guns on Bintang JAKARTA (JP): State prosecutors yesterday repeated their request of last month to the Central Jakarta District Court to sentence outspoken politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas to four years in jail for calling President Soeharto a dictator.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Garuda Mas's projects
Garuda Mas's projects SINGAPORE (Reuter): Asia Pacific Resources International Holdings Ltd (April), a unit of the Raja Garuda Mas Group, said yesterday it plans to set up two new paper mills in Changshu, China.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
'Nusantara' concept helps to unify RI
'Nusantara' concept helps to unify RI JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's archipelagic concept, known as Wawasan Nusantara, has evolved into one of the country's fundamental concepts and is now utilized as an important nation- building tool by the government, an academic said yesterday.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Maternal death rate high in NTB
Maternal death rate high in NTB MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The number of women dying during pregnancy or childbirth remains above the national rate, a local official said yesterday.Margaretha Chepas of the provincial health office said the maternal mortality rate in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB)...
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
WTA looking to change current ranking system
WTA looking to change current ranking system JAKARTA (JP): The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) is considering changing the current ranking system in order to encourage big names to play in small tournaments.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Ukraine speeds up its economic reform
Ukraine speeds up its economic reformBy Masriati Shobari JAKARTA (JP): Leonid Kuchma, the Ukrainian president and former head of a ballistic missile factory, arrived here yesterday. His visit is merely to promote trade and commercial, initiated to resume contact with the more prosperous ASEAN.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Public told to be wary of corruption survey
Public told to be wary of corruption survey JAKARTA (JP): The government has warned the public to be wary of a survey by a foreign organization which lists Indonesia as one of the three most corrupt countries in Asia.