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Thu, 18 Jul 1996
Resources sector should not be held to JSX trading rules
Resources sector should not be held to JSX trading rules JAKARTA (JP): The rules for listing on the Jakarta Stock Exchange should contain an exception for resources companies if they are to be encouraged to list their shares on the capital market, analysts said yesterday.
Thu, 18 Jul 1996
Farmers lose battle with worms
Farmers lose battle with worms BREBES, Central Java: For several weeks now hundreds of hectares of onion farms in the Tegal and Brebes regencies have been plagued with worms locally called ulat grayak.Around 40 percent of the crop to be harvested from some 600 hectares of land are worm-infested.
Thu, 18 Jul 1996
Police still in the dark about killings of boys
Police still in the dark about killings of boys JAKARTA (JP): After days of investigations, police said yesterday they were still in the dark about the recent killings of eight boys who were believed to have been sodomized.
Thu, 18 Jul 1996
ASEAN supports Vietnam for APEC
ASEAN supports Vietnam for APEC JAKARTA (JP): ASEAN states are giving fellow member Vietnam an approving nod in its bid to win support to join the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.Delegates at the opening day of a two-day senior officials meeting yesterday said that member states of...
Thu, 18 Jul 1996
ASEAN Burma policy not working
ASEAN Burma policy not working The first anniversary of Aung San Suu Kyi's release from house detention has signaled the end of a 12-month period in which little appears to have changed in Burma.The junta remains entrenched in power, the National Convention which was set up to draft a new...
Thu, 18 Jul 1996
RI's Utut beats China's Ye to keep hopes alive
RI's Utut beats China's Ye to keep hopes alive JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one chess player, grandmaster Utut Adianto kept his hopes of winning the BNI international chess tournament here alive when he beat his Chinese opponent Ye Jiangchuan on the 37th move yesterday.
Thu, 18 Jul 1996
Campaign fund for Golkar enrages PPP leader
Campaign fund for Golkar enrages PPP leader JAKARTA (JP): The Central Java branch of the Indonesian Builders Association's scheme to raise funds to help finance election campaigns of the ruling Golkar organization has enraged United Development Party (PPP) leaders.
Thu, 18 Jul 1996
Mondatory reforestation fees ruling reviewed
Mondatory reforestation fees ruling reviewed JAKARTA (JP): Mandatory reforestation fees and forest royalties must now be paid by forest concessionaires unless the concessionaires are integrated with wood-processing plants, Forestry Minister Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo says.
Thu, 18 Jul 1996
Property demand stable during second quarter
Property demand stable during second quarter JAKARTA (JP): The demand for all types of property was stable even though average office rents rose 1.3 percent in the second quarter of this year, property consultants from PT Procon Indah/Jones Land Wootton said yesterday.
Thu, 18 Jul 1996
Where to go in Jakarta: July 18, 1996
Where to go in Jakarta: July 18, 1996Music * 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.
Thu, 18 Jul 1996
Diadem starts RI project
Diadem starts RI project TORONTO (Reuter): Diadem Resources Ltd said on Tuesday it began drilling at its partly owned zinc-lead-silver property on Belitung Island in Indonesia on July 5 to confirm its tonnage and grade potential.
Thu, 18 Jul 1996
Danareksa launches open-end mutual funds
Danareksa launches open-end mutual funds JAKARTA (JP): PT Danareksa Fund Management (DFM) launched yesterday three packages of open-end mutual funds worth nearly Rp 1.5 trillion (US$640 million).Company president Iwan Pontjowinoto said yesterday that the company had collected a total of Rp 236...
Thu, 18 Jul 1996
USAID to focus on transferring skills and knowledge
USAID to focus on transferring skills and knowledgeBy Sarah Jackson-Han WASHINGTON (AFP): The U.S. Agency for International Development (AID), reeling from budget cuts, is shifting its focus from major spending on infrastructure to transferring skills and knowledge to developing countries.
Thu, 18 Jul 1996
TV Program: Thursday, July 18, 1996
TV Program: Thursday, July 18, 1996TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Matters 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Music 3:30 Travels: France 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science Film: Here Comes The Stars: Milton Berle 4:30 Sport 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News:...
Thu, 18 Jul 1996
Malaysian gets 4 years in jail
Malaysian gets 4 years in jail JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court yesterday sentenced Malaysian G. Charanjit Singh, alias Gian Singh, 27, to four years in jail after finding him guilty of killing his female companion, Wati, at the Sahid Jaya Hotel on Oct. 15 last year.
Thu, 18 Jul 1996
Motorcycles thieves nabbed
Motorcycles thieves nabbed JAKARTA (JP): Police have apprehended a gang of motorcycle thieves in the Kemayoran district of Central Jakarta.Central Jakarta Police Lt. Col. Abubakar Nataprawira said yesterday that the thieves are identified as Don, 18, Moh, 21, and Ras, 22.
Thu, 18 Jul 1996
Errant military personnel warned
Errant military personnel warned JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso said that he would take stern action against military personnel found frequenting or working at entertainment establishments."It's a breach of the law.
Thu, 18 Jul 1996
Local govt criticized for rioting in Nabire
Local govt criticized for rioting in Nabire JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto blamed the Paniai administration yesterday for the recent rioting that saw thousands of job seekers take to the streets in the Irian Jaya regency.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Sampdoria recruits Indonesia's Kurniawan
Sampdoria recruits Indonesia's Kurniawan JAKARTA (JP): Italian Serie A club Sampdoria has agreed to recruit Indonesian footballer Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto for three years, but he will only start playing this December.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Danny produces second surprise
Danny produces second surprise JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian international master Danny Yuswanto produced his second surprising win when he toppled English grandmaster Julian Hodgson at the BNI chess tournament yesterday.It was Danny's strong composure that earned him the precious victory.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
French minister due here
French minister due here JAKARTA (JP): French Minister of Economy and Finance Jean Arthuis is scheduled to arrive here today for a two-day visit to boost bilateral cooperation.The French minister is expected to meet President Soeharto, Coordinating Minister for Economy and Finance Saleh Afiff,...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Indonesia's contribution
Indonesia's contribution The chances of finding a settlement to the Moro problem are improving, especially since the government in Manila and the Moro National Liberation Front agreed to establish an autonomous region for the Moros in the southern Philippines.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
IBM Expo '96 opens
IBM Expo '96 opens JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Aburizal Bakrie opened a computer exhibition yesterday, called IBM Expo '96, which will last until Saturday.During the exhibition, with the theme of "Solutions to Free Trade Challenges," PT Usaha Sistim...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Telkomsel acquisition deal
Telkomsel acquisition deal JAKARTA (JP): PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel), one of the country's three operators of the Global System for Mobile (GSM) communications, finalized yesterday the sales of its shares to private companies through direct investment placement.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Marijuana grower shot and killed
Marijuana grower shot and killed BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The police shot dead a marijuana grower for resisting arrest when they raided his farm on Sunday, Antara reported yesterday.Southeast Aceh military commander Lt. Col.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Where to go in Jakarta: July 17, 1996
Where to go in Jakarta: July 17, 1996Music * 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.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Soeharto rallies small businesses
Soeharto rallies small businesses MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that small businesses and cooperatives were strong enough to participate in national development if they were properly managed through strategic partnerships with large companies.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Crude oil prices rise to 12-week high in Asia
Crude oil prices rise to 12-week high in Asia SINGAPORE (Reuter): Crude oil prices in Asia surged yesterday to their highest level in 12 weeks, spurred by firmer markets in the West.Surging demand for gasoline on the east coast of the United States has pulled crude oil on the New York Mercantile...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
The news is biased
The news is biasedFrom RepublikaI think the question : "Who is the TVRI fee for?" is still relevant. Every month the people from the TVRI Foundation come to every home to collect the monthly fee. Although it is called a "contribution" we have a moral obligation to pay the fee to ensure the...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
PPP proposes more seats for scholars
PPP proposes more seats for scholars JAKARTA (JP): The Moslem-oriented United Development Party (PPP) wants more scholars to represent it in the House of Representatives next year.Party chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum said yesterday he was trying to include "as many as scholars possible" in the...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
PDI councilors are 'too busy'
PDI councilors are 'too busy' JAKARTA (JP): Business at party headquarters means city councilors from the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) faction have to spend most of their time outside the City Council building.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Flour-based food only short term trend: Minister
Flour-based food only short term trend: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The increasing number of Indonesians consuming flour-based foods is an indication of improved living standards but the trend will end when Indonesians go "back to basics", Minister of Food Ibrahim Hasan said yesterday.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Man loses nose after argument
Man loses nose after argument MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): When you go to San Francisco, you'll get a flower in your hair, or so a romantic song goes. But when you visit a moody buddy in Medan, you may lose your nose.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Lawyer strongly criticizes independent poll watchdog
Lawyer strongly criticizes independent poll watchdog JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer accused the unrecognized Independent Election Monitoring Committee yesterday of having no clear-cut working programs for its activists in the provinces.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Discriminatory citizenship law abolished
Discriminatory citizenship law abolished JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has abolished an administrative rule widely viewed by many as discriminating against Indonesians of Chinese descent.A presidential decree dated July 9 waived the requirement for the wife and children of naturalized citizens...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
A foreigner's tale
A foreigner's tale Before coming to Indonesia, I had heard about the country. The information I had was not very positive. For example, I heard of political problems like East Timor, earthquakes, ferry disasters, fatal road accidents, floods, murder robbery and illegal Indonesian migration to...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Minister found guilty of slander
Minister found guilty of slander JAKARTA (JP): A German court has found Indonesian Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie guilty of slanderous remarks and ordered him to retract his claim that demonstrators against President Soeharto in the east German town of Dresden last year were paid...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
City urged to act on fund raising on buses
City urged to act on fund raising on buses JAKARTA (JP): City Council Speaker M.H. Ritonga has urged the city administration to take action against people who ask for money on public buses.Ritonga said yesterday that the practice violates a provincial decree and that punitive measures are necessary.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
More students on hunger strike for justice Adi
More students on hunger strike for justice Adi JAKARTA (JP): Six Lampung University students began a hunger strike yesterday in a show of support for justice Adi Andojo Soetjipto' efforts to rid the Supreme Court of corrupt practices.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Solution to East Timor needed
Solution to East Timor neededBy Sebastianus Darwin JAKARTA (JP): For the eighth time, Indonesia and Portugal met to discuss the issue of East Timor at the UN headquarters in Geneva on June 27. The meeting was held after both countries failed to find a solution to the conflict in Indonesia's 27th...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
ABB wins Indonesian order
ABB wins Indonesian order ZURICH (Reuter): Electrical engineering group ABB Asea Brown Boveri AG said yesterday it had been awarded a second contract to deliver coal-fired boilers, with a value of around US$250 million, to a private power plant in Indonesia.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 16, 1996: ------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 750 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
PDI
PDI Soerjadi calls on Megawati's supporters to join his camp. Page 2 Fire victims Penjaringan fire victims begin life in open air. Page 3 Campaign International Islamist campaign continues. Page 4 TV Global media barons fight for Euro digital TV.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Local surveyor firm to diversify its products
Local surveyor firm to diversify its products JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Surveyor Indonesia will diversify its products and reduce the number of foreign personnel in its overseas branches prior to the termination of its pre-shipment inspection contract in April 1997.Toga M.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Asian tournaments on ATP Tour under threat
Asian tournaments on ATP Tour under threat STUTTGART, Germany (UPI): A trio of autumn Asian tournaments on the ATP Tour may be under threat from 1997 when the Grand Slam Cup moves to a September date on an already-crowded tennis calendar.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Indonesia urged to ratify more UN conventions
Indonesia urged to ratify more UN conventions SEMARANG (JP): Legal expert Muladi said yesterday Indonesia should ratify more United Nations conventions if it wished to raise its standing internationally."We shouldn't disregard those international standards and legal instruments," he said.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
State electricity firm admits to poor service
State electricity firm admits to poor service JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) has acknowledged its unsatisfactory customer services, which it says are partly due to employees who ignore public complaints.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Ramos challenges communist leader
Ramos challenges communist leader MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos yesterday called on the head of the Philippine communist insurgent movement to take the same steps towards peace as that of a Moro rebel leader.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
APEC vows shot in the arm for world trade
APEC vows shot in the arm for world trade CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (Reuter): Asia-Pacific nations pledged yesterday to lead from the front in a crucial forthcoming round of world trade talks.Trade ministers from the 18-member Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum ended a two-day meeting...
Wed, 17 Jul 1996
Bogor mayor to sue illegal inn
Bogor mayor to sue illegal inn JAKARTA (JP): Bogor Mayor Eddy Gunardi is to sue the management of Wisma Hesa in Pangkalan Bantarjati, Bogor Utara, for reopening the sealed-off motel illegally.The 20-room building was closed by the authorities last month for operating illegally.