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Fri, 31 May 1996
House demolition on hold for compensation deal
House demolition on hold for compensation deal JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Mayor Abdul Kahfi yesterday agreed to call a halt to the demolition of houses on a disputed plot of land in the Kebon Kacang sub-district until agreement is reached between residents and a private developer on the price to...
Fri, 31 May 1996
Semen Cibinong takes over state firm
Semen Cibinong takes over state firm JAKARTA (JP): The publicly listed PT Semen Cibinong is to acquire all the assets of PT Semen Nusantara, for around Rp 650 billion (US$282.60 million).The takeover, which was unanimously approved by shareholders yesterday, will increase the cement production...
Fri, 31 May 1996
RI to relax regulations on tourism
RI to relax regulations on tourism JAKARTA (JP): The government will issue next week a new regulation allowing foreign tourists to visit the country by driving their own vehicles through sea and land borders, said Coordinating Minister for Production and Distribution Hartarto.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Service improvement urgent
Service improvement urgent Of late, the cellular phone market has been suffering a rather unhealthy condition. First, a black market has developed to upset official market prices. Second, consumer complaints about the quality of the service provided by operators, particularly as related to the high...
Fri, 31 May 1996
Soldiers rescuing Irian hostages get promotion
Soldiers rescuing Irian hostages get promotion JAKARTA (JP): More than 100 soldiers were promoted yesterday for their role in ending the four-month hostage drama in the Irian Jaya jungle earlier this month.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Bimantara not to issue rights shares immediately
Bimantara not to issue rights shares immediately JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed conglomerate PT Bimantara Citra said yesterday it will not issue rights shares this year or next to finance the expansion of its subsidiaries.
Fri, 31 May 1996
PT PGN to build 800-kilometer gas pipeline
PT PGN to build 800-kilometer gas pipeline JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) is to build an 800-km gas pipeline connecting the Asamera gas field in Jambi province, Duri in Riau and Batam. It is expected to cost US$600 million.
Fri, 31 May 1996
'Affandi and Family' to display 100 paintings
'Affandi and Family' to display 100 paintingsBy Parvathi Nayar Narayan JAKARTA (JP): Among contemporary artistes, it is rare for a painter to be a household name -- that is a privilege usually reserved for movie stars and musicians.
Fri, 31 May 1996
WB proposals to tackle traffic jams discussed
WB proposals to tackle traffic jams discussed JAKARTA (JP): A transportation expert has suggested that the city should start setting up areas where motorists can park their vehicles and board buses.Provided motorists feel they are leaving their cars in good hands, the 'park and ride' concept would...
Fri, 31 May 1996
PT Indorama expects Rp 131 b ent profits
PT Indorama expects Rp 131 b ent profits JAKARTA (JP): PT Indorama synthetic, Indonesia's largest polyester producer, expects the price of purified terephthalic acid (PTA) to drop to $600 per ton on the world market due to a glut in supplies.
Fri, 31 May 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. My Country 3:05 Teenage Program: Indonesian Teenager 3:30 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Library World 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Variety Program:...
Fri, 31 May 1996
Redress gaps between regions, Soeharto says
Redress gaps between regions, Soeharto says JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday called for greater efforts to bridge the gap of development between regions.Opening the national meeting of the Ministry of Transmigration, Soeharto said that the eastern part of Indonesia developmentally lags...
Fri, 31 May 1996
Prejudice-free cultural ties needed
Prejudice-free cultural ties needed JAKARTA (JP): Cultural ties between countries should be built upon trust, noted cultural observer M. Boediardjo said here yesterday.The former Indonesian ambassador to Cambodia and Spain told The Jakarta Post that people need to avoid suspicion, bias and...
Fri, 31 May 1996
Galang Island loses refugees
Galang Island loses refugees PADANG, West Sumatra: The local police command will dispatch 129 members of the mobile brigade under Maj. Syari Gunawan to Galang Island to secure the repatriation of Vietnamese refugees.Local deputy police chief Col.
Fri, 31 May 1996
900 marine species endangered
900 marine species endangered KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Komodo National Park and the seas near Flores Island boasts 900 marine species which have to be protected, a local official said yesterday.Chief of the Manggarai regency tourism office, Polce Boleng, said the species were identified by a...
Fri, 31 May 1996
U.S. bond issue won't be used to finance deficit
U.S. bond issue won't be used to finance deficit JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono emphasized yesterday that proceeds of the government's bonds to be issued in the United States in August will not be used to finance the country's current account deficit.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Mulialand to acquire firm
Mulialand to acquire firm JAKARTA (JP): PT Mulialand, a publicly-listed property developer, said yesterday that it has raised upwards its profit projection from Rp 114 billion (US$48 million) to Rp 140 billion for this year.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Kurniawan to join team for Asia Cup
Kurniawan to join team for Asia Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's international striker Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto has finally received the call to play in the Asia Cup warm-up match against the Italian side Sampdoria in Medan, North Sumatra on June 4.
Fri, 31 May 1996
'Talks needed on demolition'
'Talks needed on demolition' TANGERANG (JP): The Golkar faction of the House of Representatives asked the regency administration here to hold talks with residents before demolishing their homes in Dadap village.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso I would like to share with your readers one of the funniest experiences in my life. This experience is relevant to the visit of Burkina Faso President, Blaise Campaore, to Indonesia.Last year I was among 200 Humphrey fellows visiting the U.S.
Fri, 31 May 1996
The Tony Awards have snob appeal
The Tony Awards have snob appealBy Vernon Scott HOLLYWOOD (UPI): There exists a cultural distinction between America's East and West coasts, particularly apparent in show business.The differentiation will be evident at the Tony Awards June 2 at the Majestic Theatre in New York.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Kenyans runners in top form
Kenyans runners in top form BRATISLAVA (Reuter): Three men set year's fastest times at the Slovnaft international athletics meeting on Wednesday.Kenya's Christopher Koskei, silver medalist at last year's world championships, clocked eight minutes 17.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Hotel employees go on strike
Hotel employees go on strike JAKARTA (JP): Some 150 employees of Hotel John Pardede International in Central Jakarta went on strike yesterday to demand minimum wages.Ade, a spokesman, said the employees of the hotel on Jl. Raden Saleh receive an average of Rp 110,000 (US$47.30) a month.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Tiger breeding in Lampung
Tiger breeding in Lampung BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Tiger Project, an international organization concerned with tigers' survival, is trying to breed the endangered Sumatran tiger in the Way Kambas National Park.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, nightly except Sundays, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday,...
Fri, 31 May 1996
Seagate's Malaysian plant
Seagate's Malaysian plant SINGAPORE (AFP): Leading U.S. electronics firm Seagate Technology Inc. is to set up a new manufacturing plant in Malaysia to support operations in Indonesia and Singapore, officials said yesterday.
Fri, 31 May 1996
No new political parties allowed: Soesilo
No new political parties allowed: Soesilo JAKARTA (JP): A limited cabinet meeting decided yesterday to take action against the new political party founded by sacked legislator Sri Bintang Pamungkas "if it conducts political activities".
Fri, 31 May 1996
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and Entertainments * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Pasar Senggol - Balinese Arts & Crafts, daily. Sunset Procession, daily. Ramayana Dance, Thursday. Legong Dance, Saturday. Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday. Rejang, Puspawresti, Belibis and Jaran Teji dances, Monday.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Kuta hucksters
Kuta hucksters On a recent holiday to Indonesia, during which we traveled all over Java and to Bali by regular bus lines, we met numerous kind and honest people who made this vacation an unforgettable experience.
Fri, 31 May 1996
University hosts festival to promote Betawi culture
University hosts festival to promote Betawi culture DEPOK (JP): The latest effort to promote the culture of the Betawi (original Jakartans) is the two-day Pesta Betawi 1996 festival, held yesterday and today at the University of Indonesia.
Fri, 31 May 1996
RI begins clearing Galang of boat people
RI begins clearing Galang of boat people JAKARTA (JP): The military will repatriate 200 Indochinese boat people from Galang Island by sea tomorrow in a new drive to clear the island of all remaining Vietnamese and Cambodians who have overstayed their welcomes.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Bekasi residents upset over ID cards
Bekasi residents upset over ID cards BEKASI, West Java (JP): Thousands of Bekasi residents have complained about the complicated process involved in getting and renewing ID cards, now that birth certificates are a prerequisite.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Betawi painting expo
Betawi painting expo JAKARTA (JP): In conjunction with the 469th anniversary of Jakarta, the Omni Batavia Hotel is holding a Betawi Painting Exhibition by city painter Sarnadi Adam.The exhibition will take place in the Pre-function Batavia Ballroom, on the second floor of Omni Batavia Hotel, Jl.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Govt questions wisdom of recent protests
Govt questions wisdom of recent protests JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman yesterday questioned the wisdom of many recent street demonstrations, arguing that the issues they raised were already being handled by the government.
Fri, 31 May 1996
S&P affirms RI's long term rating
S&P affirms RI's long term rating SYDNEY (Reuter): Standard and Poors Corp (S&P) said yesterday it had affirmed Indonesia's long term foreign currency rating at BBB and assigned its A-plus local currency rating.S&P said the outlook for the ratings was stable.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Indonesia's week of glory in Hong Kong
Indonesia's week of glory in Hong KongPhoto captionPhoto A/B: SmilesBola/BolaSMILES: The Indonesian mens team (left photo) wave to fans after the Thomas Cup trophy presentation. They beat Denmark 5-0 in the Cup final on Sunday for their 10th title.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Last batch of haj pilgrims from Indonesia return home
Last batch of haj pilgrims from Indonesia return home JAKARTA (JP): The last plane bringing home Indonesians from the haj pilgrimage landed at the Halim Perdanakusuma airport yesterday afternoon, smoothly concluding the haj operation whose early stages were marked with glitches.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Pot in pots
Pot in pots BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Police have seized marijuana that was being grown in 10 pots in the backyard of a resident.The police raided the home of a 33-year-old man on Jl. Urip Sumoharjo on Tuesday night on a tip from another resident, Antara reported yesterday.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Dickenson's Chocolate Lattice Fruit Baskets
Dickenson's Chocolate Lattice Fruit BasketsChocolate Lattice Fruit Baskets Chocolate Lattice Fruit Baskets is Margaret H. Dickenson's version of strawberries and cream. Creating the pastry lattice baskets is the only real work required in preparing the recipe.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 30, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 925 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 650 -25 64,500 Andayani Megah 1,350 -25 329,000 Aneka...
Fri, 31 May 1996
Looking to the future to tell the story of the past
Looking to the future to tell the story of the pastBy Jane Freebury JAKARTA (JP): A look at Indonesia's celebrated mix of cultures is available on all television stations simultaneously every Sunday morning through the program Anak Seribu Pulau.
Fri, 31 May 1996
U.S. govt reveals militant's deadly plot
U.S. govt reveals militant's deadly plot NEW YORK (Reuter): Ramzi Ahmed Yousef, seeking to punish America for its support of Israel, plotted bombings of 12 U.S. jets last year in an attempt to kill more than 4,000 passengers in two days, the prosecution said on Wednesday.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Itochu Corporation joins Prasedha's rubber subsidiary
Itochu Corporation joins Prasedha's rubber subsidiary JAKARTA (JP): PT Aneka Bumi Pratama, a subsidiary of publicly listed PT Prasidha Aneka Niaga, signed here yesterday a joint venture agreement with Itochu Corporation of Japan to increase its crumb rubber production capacity from 70,000 tons at...
Fri, 31 May 1996
World watches drama unfold in Israel
World watches drama unfold in Israel NICOSIA (AFP): All eyes were on Israel yesterday as rightwing challenger Benjamin Netanyahu looked set to snatch victory from veteran peacemaker Shimon Peres threatening to derail the fragile Middle East peace process.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Japan will suffer losses if it quits from Indonesia
Japan will suffer losses if it quits from Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo said yesterday that Japan would suffer losses if it stopped investing in Indonesia merely because of the national car program.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Mas Murni's revenues rise
Mas Murni's revenues rise SURABAYA, East Java (JP): PT Mas Murni Indonesia, which has operations in the hotel business, said it reaped Rp 35.95 billion (US$15.63 million) in revenues last year, 31 percent higher than the Rp 27.5 billion recorded in 1994.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Buffalo stroke entertains tourists
Buffalo stroke entertains tourists BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Tourism officials in this province now know how to make the ubiquitous swamps and buffalo a bit more useful.They herd tourists, foreign and local, to swamps to see a peculiar buffalo swimming race.
Fri, 31 May 1996
Meekatharra renegotiates deal with Teck Corp.
Meekatharra renegotiates deal with Teck Corp. SYDNEY (Reuter): Australian gold miner Meekatharra Minerals Ltd. said yesterday it had renegotiated the deal covering its strategic alliance with Canada's Teck Corp.
Fri, 31 May 1996
House fire in W. Jakarta
House fire in W. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): An electrical short-circuit yesterday started a house fire on Jl. Mangga Ubi, in the Kapuk subdistrict, West Jakarta.Eight fire trucks were deployed to extinguish the house which lasted for an hour, starting at 15:35 p.m.
Fri, 31 May 1996
RI workers in Kuwait legally protected
RI workers in Kuwait legally protected JAKARTA (JP): The Kuwaiti government guaranteed yesterday that all Indonesians and other foreigners legally working in the country are protected by laws.Ahmed Khaled al-Khulaib, the Kuwaiti Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, said he believed his country is...