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Fri, 21 Jun 1996
Peace talks remain deadlocked
Peace talks remain deadlocked DAVAO, Philippines (Reuter): Government and Moro rebel negotiators failed yesterday to resolve a deadlock on integrating guerrilla forces into the Philippine army.This is one of the major issues blocking a final agreement to end a 24-year rebellion in the southern...
Fri, 21 Jun 1996
Toll inferno bus driver's trial starts in Bogor
Toll inferno bus driver's trial starts in Bogor BOGOR, West Java (JP): The trial of an inter-city bus driver involved in an accident which killed 31 people on March 23 began yesterday at the Bogor District Court.The defendant Ag.
Fri, 21 Jun 1996
Nippon finds natural gas
Nippon finds natural gas TOKYO (Reuter): Nippon Oil Co Ltd and trading house Kanematsu Corp said yesterday that their subsidiaries had found natural gas deposits of more than 36 million cubic feet (1.02 million cubic metres) per day off Indonesia.
Fri, 21 Jun 1996
Firm risks contempt with dam work
Firm risks contempt with dam work KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The builder of Malaysia's US$5.5 billion Bakun hydroelectric dam, Ekran Bhd, risks being held in contempt of court if it does not stop work on the project, a lawyer who argued the case said yesterday.
Fri, 21 Jun 1996
Cathay links HK, NY
Cathay links HK, NY JAKARTA (JP): From next month Cathay Pacific Airways will fly between Hong Kong and New York, United States, five times per week."New York is one of the great cities in the world and is an important addition to Cathay's worldwide network.
Fri, 21 Jun 1996
City collects Rp 8.3b in shopping center fines
City collects Rp 8.3b in shopping center fines JAKARTA (JP): Shopping center owners have provided a total of Rp 8.3 billion (US$3.6 million) in compensation for their failure to give sites in their buildings to small traders since 1983.
Fri, 21 Jun 1996
Lawyers call for stronger bar association
Lawyers call for stronger bar association JAKARTA (JP): Prominent legal experts are calling for a unified bar association to complement the government's efforts to improve law enforcement.Prof. Loebby Loqman of the University of Indonesia's Law School, and Todung Mulya Lubis, a corporate lawyer and...
Fri, 21 Jun 1996
PDI supporters out of line in Jakarta: Official
PDI supporters out of line in Jakarta: Official JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces said the thousands of supporters of embattled chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Megawati Soekarnoputri went too far in their street rally here yesterday.
Fri, 21 Jun 1996
UK explorer lauds 19th-century Wallace
UK explorer lauds 19th-century WallaceBy Jim Della-Giacoma MANADO, Indonesia (Reuter): British explorer Tim Severin has just completed a three-month voyage on a traditional fishing boat through Indonesia's remote Spice Islands.
Fri, 21 Jun 1996
Yogie inaugurates PDI congress
Yogie inaugurates PDI congressBy M.M.I. Ahyani MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The opening day of a congress convened by breakaways of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) proceeded almost problem-free in the heavily-guarded Pangkalan Masyhur Haj Dormitory yesterday.
Fri, 21 Jun 1996
TV Media replies
TV Media replies We refer to the news article in the June 10, 1996 edition of The Jakarta Post entitled Customers flood YLKI with complaints about TV Media.We consider it necessary to correct some inaccuracies in the report so as not to cause an unnecessary misinterpretation, which is...
Fri, 21 Jun 1996
Try a CN-235 during the show
Try a CN-235 during the show JAKARTA (JP): Privately-owned Merpati Nusantara is offering city flights in a locally made CN-235 during the Air Show.Those going to the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport where the Air Show will take place can take a flight from Halim Perdanakusuma airport in East...
Fri, 21 Jun 1996
More students shun state universities
More students shun state universities JAKARTA (JP): The number of students writing last week's nationwide admission tests for state universities declined by 8 percent as more high school graduates turn towards private universities.
Fri, 21 Jun 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. My Country 3:05 Teenage Program: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Culture 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: North Sulawesi 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Information:...
Fri, 21 Jun 1996
New schools to be built
New schools to be built SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Five junior high schools will be built in five regencies with Rp 8.15 billion (US$3.5 million) which the province received from the 1996/1997 budget, Antara reported yesterday.
Fri, 21 Jun 1996
Crimes on outskirts not serious: Hamami
Crimes on outskirts not serious: Hamami JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata denied allegations that crime on the outskirts of Jakarta has reached an alarming level."The situation is not as bad as many newspapers have reported.
Fri, 21 Jun 1996
France breaks own record in eight-way formation
France breaks own record in eight-way formationBy Primastuti Handayani LIDO, West Java (JP): It took just two days for the French parachute team to break its world eight-way speed formation record at the World Parachuting Championships on Canopy Formation here yesterday.The French skydivers took 27.
Fri, 21 Jun 1996
RI's spikers suffer 1st loss
RI's spikers suffer 1st loss JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia crashed to a straight-set defeat to Thailand in the second day of the Asia-Pacific Volleyball Cup men's volleyball tournament in Kurume, Japan yesterday.
Fri, 21 Jun 1996
Armed Forces cares for PDI, Gen. Feisal declares
Armed Forces cares for PDI, Gen. Feisal declaresBy M.M.I. Ahyani MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung said yesterday that the concern shown by the military to the condition of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) should not be seen as meddling in its internal...
Fri, 21 Jun 1996
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * 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, 21 Jun 1996
Indonesia's foreign debt burden called critical
Indonesia's foreign debt burden called critical JAKARTA (JP): Senior economist Sumitro Djojohadikusumo warned yesterday that Indonesia's foreign debt, estimated at around US$100 billion, had reached a critical level with a 32 percent debt-service ratio against exports.
Fri, 21 Jun 1996
RI's maternal mortality rate still high
RI's maternal mortality rate still high JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto expressed concern yesterday over Indonesia's maternal mortality rate, which is the highest among ASEAN countries, and called for a concerted campaign to reduce it.
Fri, 21 Jun 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, 21 Jun 1996
Antinuclear activists walk out of hearing
Antinuclear activists walk out of hearing JAKARTA (JP): Antinuclear campaigners yesterday walked out of a Golkar-sponsored discussion after speakers talked down to them about the positive usage of nuclear energy.
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
Military working towards peace dialog with Suu Kyi
Military working towards peace dialog with Suu Kyi YANGON (Reuter): Myanmar's military government said yesterday it was doing all it could to move towards dialog with pro- democracy opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
Venture capital companies lack project funds
Venture capital companies lack project funds JAKARTA (JP): Venture capital companies in West Java, Yogyakarta and Bali are short of capital to finance venture projects in the three provinces.Executives of the venture capitals told a hearing with Commission VII of the House of Representatives here...
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
City toll road charges increased by Rp 500
City toll road charges increased by Rp 500 JAKARTA (JP): Toll charges for city turnpikes have been increased by Rp 500 (22 U.S. cents) from today.Sedans, jeeps, pick-ups and medium-sized trucks and buses are now charged Rp 3,000; large trucks and buses Rp 4,000 and articulated trucks Rp 5,000.
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
Sound advice
Sound advice Regarding the recent debate about dubbing television programs, there are several points to consider. The first is esthetics. It is rather absurd watching a group of westerners speaking perfect Indonesian, or Chinese speaking perfect English, or Japanese speaking Chinese, or whatever.
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
Bank delays bond issue
Bank delays bond issue JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Bali has postponed its plan to float bonds, saying that borrowing on the financial market is cheaper."As the national banks are currently very liquid, getting funds from the money market will be cheaper than floating bonds," Bank Bali's...
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
PDI rebels support Soerjadi
PDI rebels support SoerjadiBy M.M.I. Ahyani MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Leading dissenters in the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) claim they have no intention to unseat incumbent chief Megawati Soekarnoputri, yet say 109 of the 306 branches have expressed support for the re-election of former...
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
Chicken breeders told to work in partnership
Chicken breeders told to work in partnership JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah said yesterday that large-scale chicken breeders must establish partnerships with their smaller counterparts.
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
Megawati fires 16 dissenters from PDI board
Megawati fires 16 dissenters from PDI board JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Megawati Soekarnoputri dismissed 16 dissenters from her central executive board yesterday for convening a rebel congress.
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
PT Cahaya Kalbar starts share offering
PT Cahaya Kalbar starts share offering JAKARTA (JP): PT Cahaya Kalbar, a producer of specialty fats, yesterday started its three-day initial public offering (IPO), expecting to raise approximately Rp 34 billion (US$14.4 million).
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
Jakarta's air heavily polluted
Jakarta's air heavily pollutedFrom KompasJakarta's air pollution is rated third after Mexico and Bangkok (Kompas, June 7, 1996). Both carbon monoxide and plumbum gases are hazardous to one's health, especially after one has been exposed to them over a long period of time.
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
PDI rehash
PDI rehash The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) has been divided into two poles. The Fatimah Ahmad group and the Megawati group. There is another (unconstitutional) group, the Yusuf Merukh group, that was not recognized by the government. Each group claims to be legitimate.
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
Smuggled garlic seized
Smuggled garlic seized JAKARTA (JP): Tanjung Priok Seaport Police have seized 35 tons of smuggled garlic worth Rp 350 million (US$148,936) at Tanjung Priok harbor in North Jakarta.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col.
Thu, 20 Jun 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,...
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
Soerjadi -- the come back kid of Indonesian politics
Soerjadi -- the come back kid of Indonesian politics JAKARTA (JP): If anyone in Indonesian politics deserves the "Come Back Kid" title, Soerjadi probably fits the bill, especially if a congress of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) organized by a breakaway group which opens today in Medan goes...
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
Sapardi to read his poems
Sapardi to read his poems JAKARTA (JP): The works of noted poet Sapardi Djoko Damono will be read at a special event called Hujan Bulan Juni (June Rain) at the Graha Bhakti Budaya building in the Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Center on June 27.The reading, which is scheduled to start at 8 p.m.
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
ASEAN, U.S. to discuss Myanmar
ASEAN, U.S. to discuss Myanmar WASHINGTON (AFP): U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher will discuss Myanmar's renewed crackdown on dissent with his Southeast Asian counterparts in July, the State Department said yesterday.
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Music and entertainment * International Imperium Hotel: Jl. Dr. Rum No. 30-32, Central Bandung: - Florence Restaurant: Famous Bandung Electonist Evan & The Pretty Singer, every Saturday, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Sheraton Hotel: Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No.
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
Road-sweepers to get raise
Road-sweepers to get raise PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Banyumas Regent Djoko Soedantoko promised to give 1,200 road-sweepers and other sanitation workers a pay raise when expressing his pleasure over the Adipura award which the city recently won.
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
Increased domestic gas consumption urged
Increased domestic gas consumption urged JAKARTA (JP): The president of the state-owned oil company Pertamina, Faisal Abda'oe, called yesterday for a significant increase in domestic gas consumption in a bid to delay Indonesia becoming a net oil importer.
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
TV today
TV today 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Matters 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Dance 3:30 Travel: Montreal 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science Film: Here Comes The Stars 4:30 Sport: Silat Pancasera 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
'Angkot' owners complain
'Angkot' owners complain TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Owners of Angkot (public transportation minivans) here are upset at having to pay fees when their route permits expire.An Angkot owner plying the route between Pasar Anyar and Jurumudi said that he had to pay Rp 120,000 to the Land Transportation...
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
Extra toll for airport trips starting today
Extra toll for airport trips starting today JAKARTA (JP): Vehicles traveling to and from the Soekarno- Hatta International Airport will be charged an additional toll fee as of today.Owners of sedans, jeeps, pick-up trucks and other Class I vehicles must pay Rp 4,000 (US$1.
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
Present situation hampers efficiency of RI economy
Present situation hampers efficiency of RI economy JAKARTA (JP): Legal uncertainty, a cumbersome bureaucracy and a lack of transparency in government policies will hamper Indonesia's efforts to increase its economic efficiency when facing tighter competition in the globalization era, a noted...
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
Market economics and democracy
Market economics and democracyBy Makmur Keliat The following article is the second of two articles on the relations between market economy and democratization. SURABAYA (JP): There is no doubt that democracy is a contested concept since all regimes usually claim to have governed through the...
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
Curbing pollution
Curbing pollution I agree with most of Mr. Gentry's letter What is to be done about Jakarta air (The Jakarta Post, June 18, 1996). I like to see a guy throwing brains rather than money at a problem. Permit me to add something.
Thu, 20 Jun 1996
BII gets BA2 rating
BII gets BA2 rating HONG KONG (Reuter): Moody's Investors Service said yesterday it had assigned ratings of BA2 and not prime to Bank Internasional Indonesia.The rating agency also assigned a Bank Financial Strength Rating (BFSR) of "D" to the bank.