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Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Top table tennis player keen to palay in Atlanta Olympic Games
Top table tennis player keen to palay in Atlanta Olympic Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top table tennis player Anton Suseno realizes that for him to win an Olympic medal is virtually impossible. Yet he remains very hopeful that the National Sports Council (KONI) will send him to the Atlanta...
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Pulping the forests
Pulping the forests The concern repeatedly voiced by both domestic and foreign evironmentalists over what they call over-capacity licensing by the government in the pulp industry over the last few years is legitimate.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Ex-communists eligible to vote
Ex-communists eligible to vote JAKARTA (JP): A total of 7,055 Jakartans who were involved in the 1965's coup blamed on the Indonesian Communist Party are being allowed to participate in next year's general election.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Helping the West learn about Asia
Helping the West learn about AsiaBy Lawrence Pintak JAKARTA (JP): The global economy. The Information Age. The Pacific Century. Who cares?The tag lines are repeated a thousand times a day. We read them in the newspaper. We hear them on the radio. We utter them over lunch.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Japan, RI to talks on car plan
Japan, RI to talks on car plan TOKYO (Kyodo): Japan and Indonesia agreed yesterday to hold working-level talks on Jakarta's new program for development of a "national car," an official of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) said.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
ASEAN to extend measures on free trade
ASEAN to extend measures on free trade JAKARTA (JP): Agricultural produce and a wide range of services may be included in the trade liberalization measures the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are to adopt in 2003, Coordinating Minister for Production and Distribution...
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Bima Sakti scores first league win
Bima Sakti scores first league win JAKARTA (JP): Bima Sakti Nikko Steel Malang beat Siliwangi Bandung 96-77 (44-42) in their first leg match of the Indonesian Basketball League which kicked off its season in Surabaya yesterday.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Sacked driver sues public bus firm
Sacked driver sues public bus firm JAKARTA (JP): A bus driver is suing the state-owned bus company management, PPD, for firing him after being involved in an accident last year.Yance Runtu, who started working for PPD in 1973, asked the company to revoke his dismissal, demanded that his name be...
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
'Prospek' journalists seek fair deal
'Prospek' journalists seek fair deal JAKARTA (JP): A group of 25 journalists and employees of the financially troubled Prospek magazine had sought help from the House of Representatives yesterday to get their 11 months' salaries and clarification of their employment status.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Matters 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Dance 3:30 Travel 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science Film 4:30 Female World: Dunia Wanita 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved...
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Students lose suit and hope
Students lose suit and hope JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta State Administrative Court yesterday ordered five university students to pay court fees totaling Rp 34,000 after their complaint of discrimination against the Attorney General's Office was dismissed.
Thu, 11 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.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Volkswagen
Volkswagen Regarding Volkswagen's (VW) soaring profits, I was surprised to see the news (The Jakarta Post, March 29) illustrated with a picture of a German assembly line. At least VW should have supplied a picture of one of its Brazilian factories. According to Business Week (Feb.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Electrical firm acquired
Electrical firm acquired MELBROUNE (Reuter): BTR Plc's Australian subsidiary BTR Nylex Ltd said it acquired 51 percent of the equity of Australian-based Universal Motor Control (UMK) and its Indonesian subsidiary PT Kontrol Ragam.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
One person shot dead in West Kalimantan rioting
One person shot dead in West Kalimantan rioting JAKARTA (JP): The military in West Kalimantan has admitted that troops shot dead one person taking part in Sunday's massive protest over the alleged kidnapping of a Dayak man by a member of the Armed Forces (ABRI).
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Drug trafficker disciplined
Drug trafficker disciplined DENPASAR, Bali: A convicted drug trafficker serving a 1.5 year jail term lost his chance to obtain a reduced sentence when a cellular phone was found in his prison cell.The convict, Eddy Kusyanto, had his phone seized during a routine search earlier this week, chief of...
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
After Independent, now Objective poll watchdog founded
After Independent, now Objective poll watchdog founded JAKARTA (JP): As controversy over the Independent Election Monitoring Committee (KIPP) grows, nine activists have decided to jump on the bandwagon and found a similar poll watchdog called the Objective Team for Election (TOPP).
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Paymaster shot dead in scuffle with robbers
Paymaster shot dead in scuffle with robbers JAKARTA (JP): An employee of a private courier firm was fatally shot by one of two robbers while trying to defend a bag containing Rp 20 million (US$8,680) in cash in his office compound in Central Jakarta yesterday.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Indonesian Olympic boxers fit for competition: Doctor
Indonesian Olympic boxers fit for competition: Doctor JAKARTA (JP): The physical fitness of the five-man Indonesian Olympic boxing team is good by athletes' standard, sports medical doctor Suhantoro said yesterday."Certainly they are fitter than an average person.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
S'pore to buy RI gas
S'pore to buy RI gas SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore is discussing buying natural gas from Indonesia's petroleum giant Pertamina to drive power stations and homes, the local Business Times daily said yesterday.The power-guzzling city-state at presents imports gas via a pipeline from neighboring Malaysia.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Forest royalties may be raised this year: Minister
Forest royalties may be raised this year: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said yesterday that the government is likely to increase forest royalties in the second half of the current (1996/97) fiscal year if world prices of forestry products continue to...
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Publishers want 1990 law delayed
Publishers want 1990 law delayed JAKARTA (JP): Book publishers and recording companies have requested that the government postpone yet again the implementation of the 1990 Deposit Act, which stipulates they have to deposit copies of their products in the National Library.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Prima Coal to raise its production
Prima Coal to raise its production JAKARTA (JP): PT Kaltim Prima Coal, jointly owned by the British Petroleum Company and CRA Limited of Australia, will increase its annual coal production to 22 million tons in 1998."We'll be expanding gradually. This year, we plan to produce 11.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Developers asked to pay fee for cheap apartments
Developers asked to pay fee for cheap apartments JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has decided that real estate developers will no longer be obliged to build low-cost apartments in the city, but instead will be required to pay a percentage of the value of their housing projects to the...
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Ciliwung river to be normalized
Ciliwung river to be normalized JAKARTA (JP): The city administration plans to normalize the Ciliwung river by repairing its 7.8 km bank in Manggarai, as part of a flood control system in South Jakarta.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
British company offers traffic jam solution
British company offers traffic jam solution JAKARTA (JP): Peek Traffic, a subsidiary of a British transportation firm Peek Plc., has offered the capital an urban traffic control system to reduce congestion by 30 percent.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Supreme Court to probe collusion at Gandhi school
Supreme Court to probe collusion at Gandhi school JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court has set up a team to investigate alleged collusion between a prominent judge and a defendant in a document-fraud case involving Rp 1.4 billion (US$599,000).
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Regent denies building mansions
Regent denies building mansions TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang Regent H. Syaifullah AR has denied rumors that the two houses purchased by the local administration for the town's secretary and deputy regent are luxurious mansions.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Econit criticizes government over new car policy
Econit criticizes government over new car policy JAKARTA (JP): The government's national car policy is likely to exacerbate the country's current account deficit, the Econit economic research group said yesterday.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Merapi spews burning ash
Merapi spews burning ash SEMARANG: Mount Merapi, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been spewing volcanic ash since April 5, prompting the government to put residents on alert.Mas Atje Purbawinata of the Yogyakarta-based Directorate of Geology said the ash falls 800 meters from the top...
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Govt unveils new excises on tobacco and alcohol
Govt unveils new excises on tobacco and alcohol JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday unveiled new excises on cigarettes and alcoholic drinks following the April 1 enactment of the new excise law.The Ministry of Finance said in a statement yesterday that under Finance Minister Regulation No.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Teachers lose deserved places
Teachers lose deserved placesBy Wimar Witoelar JAKARTA (JP): Just the other day, I visited my high school mathematics teacher of 30 years ago. Although he is retired with a pension of Rp 250,000 a month, he is still teaching on a stipend basis because schools continue to seek his services.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Ukrainian President arrives in town
Ukrainian President arrives in town JAKARTA (JP): Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma arrived here yesterday on a four-day state visit which marks a new high in diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Yayuk survives thriller to go to second round
Yayuk survives thriller to go to second round JAKARTA (JP): Tennis fans supported their heroine Yayuk Basuki with cheers and grumbles as she survived a thrilling first-round match against American Janet Lee in the Danamon Indonesia Women's Open tennis championships yesterday.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Govt ready to hand out funds to the poor
Govt ready to hand out funds to the poor JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has ordered Minister of Population Haryono Suyono to begin distributing the funds collected under the government's poverty alleviation program.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Jakarta and safety
Jakarta and safetyFrom NeracaJakarta is becoming increasingly rough these days. Recently some people were killed at Senen railway terminal when the wall under which they were sheltering collapsed and crushed them. The media are full of reports about hold-ups, murders, robberies, rapes, etc.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
PT Indosat sets up satellite subsidiary
PT Indosat sets up satellite subsidiary JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Indosat has set up a new subsidiary called PT Indokomsat Lintas Dunia to provide satellite-based telecommunications services and facilities.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Juveniles housed in adult prison
Juveniles housed in adult prison JAMBI, Jambi: Juveniles and adult convicts are housed in the same prison here.Head of the provincial justice ministry office Soekarto said there are so few juveniles that a separate facility is considered unnecessary.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Bunas pays dividends
Bunas pays dividends JAKARTA (JP): PT Bunas Finance of the Ongko Group received approval from its shareholders yesterday to pay dividends of Rp 100 (4.2 U.S. cents) per share, totaling Rp 6.3 billion or 31 percent of the company's 1995 after-tax profits of Rp 20 billion.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Budi Acid Jaya's profits up 201%
Budi Acid Jaya's profits up 201% JAKARTA (JP): PT Budi Acid Jaya, a major tapioca producer listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), reported a 201 percent increase in its net profits to Rp 30.2 billion (US$12.9 million) last year.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Court fails to present local singers in phone fraud trial
Court fails to present local singers in phone fraud trial JAKARTA (JP): Five local singers have failed to testify at the trial of three men charged with selling counterfeited cellular phones at the West Jakarta District Court.
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 10, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 925 -50 6,000 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,675 -25 1,446,500...
Thu, 11 Apr 1996
Same old incompetence
Same old incompetenceFrom Media IndonesiaThe official haj management in 1996 is still beset with the same problems as it was last year. Meanwhile the private haj affair bureaus handle the matter smoothly, conveniently and peacefully. Some companies are even planning to go public.
Wed, 10 Apr 1996
Sponsor not linked to club withdrawal from Kobatama
Sponsor not linked to club withdrawal from Kobatama JAKARTA (JP): Halim Kediri's sponsor has no hand in the club's withdrawal from the Indonesian Basketball League, according to league chairman Budi Rustanto.
Wed, 10 Apr 1996
Indonesia has highest rate of Hepatitis B
Indonesia has highest rate of Hepatitis B JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has the world highest prevalence of Hepatitis B, a disease which can lead to cirrhosis and cancer of the liver, according to an official.Director-General of Communicable Diseases Prevention Hadi M.
Wed, 10 Apr 1996
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: GPJP/alxFORMER CHAMPION'S VISIT: President Soeharto, accompanied by Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman (left) shakes hands with the manager of the Yamaha Marlboro team, Wayne Rainey, (in wheelchair) at the President's Bina Graha office last Thursday.
Wed, 10 Apr 1996
Hanuman
Hanuman Thank you for publishing my letter regarding the statues in Jakarta in the April 6, 1996 paper. However, there is a (printing?) mistake in the text.In my letter, I referred to Hanuman as a "key" character in the epic Ramayana and not a "wily" one.
Wed, 10 Apr 1996
Minister installs plantation firms' executives
Minister installs plantation firms' executives JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah yesterday installed the executives of state-owned plantation companies, whose organizations have been restructured through mergers.
Wed, 10 Apr 1996
World famous acrobats due here
World famous acrobats due here JAKARTA (JP): Circus lovers in Greater Jakarta will be able to see three world-renowned acrobatic troupes from the United States, England and China perform here from April 17 to April 30.
Wed, 10 Apr 1996
Belgium to clash with RI in Fed Cup
Belgium to clash with RI in Fed Cup JAKARTA (JP): The Belgium tennis team is ready to face host Indonesia in the Fed Cup championships on April 27 and 28.Belgium's No. 1 player, Sabine Appelmans, told reporters on Monday night before the welcome reception for participants of the Danamon Indonesia...