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Mon, 15 Jul 1996
Foreigners released
Foreigners released JAKARTA (JP): The police have released three foreigners and a local who had earlier been accused for a drugs transaction, a police officer says."After a series of laboratory tests, we finally came to a conclusion that the powder found in their possession during the raids was not...
Mon, 15 Jul 1996
Amien calls for discussion of succession
Amien calls for discussion of succession YOGYAKARTA (JP): Political observer Amien Rais over the weekend made a fresh call on decision makers, intellectuals and the public to discuss the issue of presidential succession "in a transparent, honest and responsible manner".
Mon, 15 Jul 1996
Rice imports see 10-fold increase
Rice imports see 10-fold increase JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's rice imports have increased almost 10-fold in the last five years, soaring from US$53 million in 1991 to $514 million in 1995, an official says.
Mon, 15 Jul 1996
JSX stocks to remain stable on lack of funds
JSX stocks to remain stable on lack of funds JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) is likely to perform softly this week on the lack of fresh foreign funds as investors are expected to be reluctant to make big deals, analysts said.
Mon, 15 Jul 1996
Teco plans RI plant
Teco plans RI plant TAIPEI (Reuter): Taiwan's Teco Electric and Machinery Co said on Saturday it plans to invest T$1 billion to build a plant manufacturing air conditioners in Indonesia."Our board has approved the plan, and construction should start in September this year," a Teco spokesman said.
Mon, 15 Jul 1996
Foreigners released
Foreigners released JAKARTA (JP): The police have released three foreigners and a local who had earlier been accused for a drugs transaction, a police officer says."After a series of laboratory tests, we finally came to a conclusion that the powder found in their possession during the raids was not...
Mon, 15 Jul 1996
'Clean' visitors have the right to protest
'Clean' visitors have the right to protest JAKARTA (JP): Nightspot patrons who are not found violating any laws have the right to sue the police or military officers who search them and bring the glare of publicity upon them during Ecstasy and sex crackdowns, a consumer advocate has said.
Mon, 15 Jul 1996
Hickl beats Danny to extend chess lead
Hickl beats Danny to extend chess lead JAKARTA (JP): German grandmaster Jrg Hickl beat Indonesia's Danny Yuswanto yesterday in the resumption of their adjourned match to extend his lead at the BNI chess tournament.
Mon, 15 Jul 1996
Biased press
Biased press Poor Mrs. Anne-Marie Elizabeth Tapp ("Your Letters," July 12, 1996)! She has never read an unfavorable report about Indonesia in her home country. Of course not, Mrs. Tapp. But if you can detach yourself from the travel guide section of any big London bookstore next time you visit,...
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
The Untouchables charm audiences at Chequers Bar
The Untouchables charm audiences at Chequers BarBy Fitha Wiyanti Dahana JAKARTA (JP): It was 12:45 p.m. at the Chequers Bar, Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The Untouchables had invited the audience to make requests.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
How ASEAN's newest member is coping
How ASEAN's newest member is coping Not all has been smooth sailing for Vietnam in its first year in ASEAN. Pham Cao Phong explains why. Vietnam became the seventh member of ASEAN in July 1995. This marked a new development in the country's integration within the region.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
Hickl takes over BNI chess meet
Hickl takes over BNI chess meet JAKARTA (JP): German grandmaster Jrg Hickl beat Indonesian grandmaster Ardiansyah at the 37th move to top the provisional ranking table of the BNI international chess tournament here yesterday with 4.5 points.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
Highlights of East Timor's history
Highlights of East Timor's history DILI, East Timor (JP): Long before East Timor became a Portuguese colony, the island was part of various kingdoms that ruled the region, the Sriwijaya and later the Majapahit kingdom.The Portuguese came to the island in 1512, following their conquest of Maluku.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
East Timor is not as frightening as it seems
East Timor is not as frightening as it seemsText by T. Sima Gunawan and photos by Arief Suhardiman DILI, East Timor (JP): "What's East Timor like? Is it really scary as often portrayed in the media?"These are the frequently asked questions by people outside of East Timor.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
Intro to cover story
Intro to cover story This coming Wednesday marks the 20th anniversary of East Timor's integration into Indonesia.On July 17, 1976, President Soeharto signed into law a legislation enacted by the House of Representatives a day earlier which accepted an East Timorese petition to join the republic.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
Ubud inspires Mary Northmore's female artists
Ubud inspires Mary Northmore's female artistsBy Sarah Murray UBUD, Bali (JP): "Welcome to Ubud, the global village."No one actually says this to you as you make your way into Ubud, a village nestled in the mountains of south central Bali and long known as the cultural center of the area.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
Correction: The story titled "Activists told to leave Yogyakarta"
Correction: The story titled "Activists told to leave Yogyakarta" which appeared on this page yesterday, erroneously identified retired general Bambang Triantoro as one of the participants in the pilgrimage to the tomb of Gen. Soedirman.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
Mexican girl and talking dog capture primetime Philippine TV
Mexican girl and talking dog capture primetime Philippine TV MANILA (AFP): A Mexican girl named Mari Mar and her talking dog out to avenge her humiliation by her rich relatives rule primetime Philippine television, reports said Tuesday.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
Notes from a maid convention
Notes from a maid convention JAKARTA (JP): It was an unusual gathering: A convention of maids, motto: The Good Mistress, is she out there somewhere?"The chair called the meeting to order."Thank you for coming. This is not a rally. Remember that you need your mistress more than she needs you.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
Close discos selling Ecstasy
Close discos selling EcstasyFrom Berita BuanaOver this week the mass media has been running news items about the seizure of Ecstasy pills by the authorities during raids on Jakarta discos, where the drug was reportedly sold.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
Dili is not as scary as it sounds
Dili is not as scary as it soundsText by T. Sima Gunawan Photos by Arief Suhardiman DILI, East Timor (JP): "What's East Timor like? Is it really scary as often portrayed in the media?"These are the frequently asked questions by people outside of East Timor.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
Indonesians level at 1-1 with Swiss in Fed cup match
Indonesians level at 1-1 with Swiss in Fed cup match JAKARTA (JP): Yayuk Basuki of Indonesia and Martina Hingis of Switzerland both won their opening singles matches yesterday to leave the score at 1-1 in the Fed Cup second-round playoff between the two countries.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
Schneider growing steadily in Indonesia
Schneider growing steadily in Indonesia Schneider Indonesia provides its customers with dependable services. Its network of after sales service and maintenance teams, based in Jakarta and Surabaya, is ready to give quick responses on calls for installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
It's mind over matter for Hingis
It's mind over matter for HingisBy Arif Suryobuwono JAKARTA (JP): If the world number one female tennis player Steffi Graf, at the start of her phenomenal career, was dubbed "Frulein Vorhand" because of her excellent forehand, what should the youngest Wimbledon champion in history Martina Hingis be...
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
The Untouchables rock the Chequers
The Untouchables rock the ChequersBy Fitha Wiyanti Dahana JAKARTA (JP): It was 12:45 p.m. at the Chequers Bar, Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The Untouchables had invited the audience to make requests. Someone in the audience asked for Missing by Everything but the Girl, a song which has been on at many...
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
Kemal Idris, soldiering on with renewed determination
Kemal Idris, soldiering on with renewed determinationBy Sabam Siagian JAKARTA (JP): Some time in early 1945 the Netherlands East Indies government in exile, which was based outside Brisbane, prepared a memorandum for the Royal Netherlands government in exile in London. Lt.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
Soeharto arrives home
Soeharto arrives home JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto arrived home visibly happy yesterday from a medical checkup in Germany where doctors found his heart and kidneys are functioning well for his age.He smiled and waved at the well-wishers, consisting of his relatives and senior military and...
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
The Untouchables rock the Chequers
The Untouchables rock the ChequersBy Fitha Wiyanti Dahana JAKARTA (JP): It was 12:45 p.m. at the Chequers Bar, Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The Untouchables had invited the audience to make requests. Someone in the audience asked for Missing by Everything but the Girl, a song which has been on at many...
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
ABRI has its hands full in East Timor
ABRI has its hands full in East TimorBy T. Sima Gunawan DILI, East Timor (JP): The presence of the Armed Forces (ABRI) in East Timor is often misunderstood, if not misrepresented, by people outside the area, according to their commander Col. Mahidin Simbolon.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
Japan's relationship with enlarged ASEAN to change
Japan's relationship with enlarged ASEAN to changeBy Lee Poh Ping Japan's relationship with South-east Asia will change when ASEAN expands to include all 10 of the region's states. One of the major problems that confronted Japanese diplomacy in South-east Asia in the Cold War period was the...
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
E. Timorese reflect on integration
E. Timorese reflect on integration This coming Wednesday marks the 20th anniversary of East Timor's integration into Indonesia.On July 17, 1976, President Soeharto signed into law a legislation enacted by the House of Representatives a day earlier which accepted an East Timorese petition to join...
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
A tale of two former Fretilin rebels
A tale of two former Fretilin rebels DILI, East Timor (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) is slowly winning its battle against those East Timorese still opposed to integration with Indonesia and engaged in protracted guerrilla warfare from their jungle hideouts.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
Indonesians tie
Indonesians tie 1-1 with Swiss in Fed Cup match JAKARTA (JP): Yayuk Basuki and Martina Hingis tied 1-1 in the Fed Cup second-round playoff between Indonesia and Switzerland here yesterday.Home favorite and world number 26 Yayuk combined experience and confidence to blunt world number 90 Patty...
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
Shopping holidays
Shopping holidaysFrom Media IndonesiaAlarming deliberations of deficit-prone transactions threaten to engulf our country and financial experts worry about our country's economic prospects. Therefore, I am perplexed to note the blatant retail ads from Singapore which aim to lure thousands of...
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:25 Morning Focus 6:45 Healthy and Fit 7:00 Morning News 7:30 TV Series: Grandizer 8:00 Children's Program: Panggung Gembira Anak 9:00 English News Service 9:30 Focus: People and Event 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Children's Stories...
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
Unemployment remains a major problem in East Timor
Unemployment remains a major problem in East TimorBy T. Sima Gunawan DILI, East Timor (JP): A young man collects a sack of 10 cement bricks and puts the heavy load on his head. He takes a deep breath and starts to climb the Fatucama hill carefully.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
Guess What?
Guess What? Some people learn by doing but East Timor's police chief, Silvanus Yulian Wenas, learns by singing.Wenas, who was transferred from his post as the Central Jakarta police chief in May, started learning the Tetum language of East Timor by memorizing songs.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
Seniwati Gallery for Women finds place in global village
Seniwati Gallery for Women finds place in global villageBy Sarah Murray UBUD, Bali (JP): "Welcome to Ubud, the global village."No one actually says this to you as you make your way into Ubud, a village nestled in the mountains of south central Bali and long known as the cultural center of the area.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
On public morality
On public morality Some months ago I wrote about Lech Walesa of Poland and Cory Aquino of the Philippines. Both stepped down from their positions decently and gracefully, leaving nothing but respect for their dedication and honesty. They ended their political careers as champions of democracy.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Tamil Tigers lose key town to govt troops
Tamil Tigers lose key town to govt troops COLOMBO (AFP): Elite troops smashed rebel resistance and captured a key town dominated by Tamil Tiger guerrillas in eastern Sri Lanka as the latest military offensive entered its third day yesterday, officials here said.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
One more detained following labor unrest
One more detained following labor unrest SURABAYA (JP): Police detained yesterday student activist M. Sholeh, bringing to three the number of people suspected of inciting two massive labor demonstrations here earlier this week.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Bob Hawke scheduled to speak at seminar
Bob Hawke scheduled to speak at seminar JAKARTA (JP): Former Australian prime minister Robert J. Hawke is scheduled to speak at "the Indonesian Capital Market's 19th Anniversary Conference" here next month.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Noodle price maintained
Noodle price maintained JAKARTA (JP): PT Indofood Sukses Makmur announced yesterday that this week's increase in the price of flour would not cause the company to raise the price of its instant noodles.Indofood's chief executive officer, Eva Riyanti Hutapea, said yesterday the 3.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Dodon ferries passengers for a living
Dodon ferries passengers for a livingBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): The little boy was rowing his sampan across the Cisadane river in Kali Pasir village, Tangerang, West Java.He seemed to be a strong and healthy boy and did not appear even a little tired after paddling for about a half an hour.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Committee to verify dumping claims
Committee to verify dumping claims JAKARTA (JP): The new anti-dumping committee is to announce next month the results of its investigation into dumping claims by Indonesian polyester fiber producers against South Korean and Taiwanese imports.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Sherman Report said to contain no solid evidence
Sherman Report said to contain no solid evidence JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta issued yesterday a formal statement saying that the Sherman Report provided no new information that would prompt government to reconsider its position that the six foreign journalists killed in East Timor in 1976 died in...
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Religion
Religion Gus Dur warns of politicization of religion. Page 2 Drugs Ecstasy pills said now produced locally. Page 3 Myanmar Myanmar facing hard times as it moves to free economy.Page 5 Painting Pacita Abad explores the spirit with trapunto paintings.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Myanmar facing hard times as it moves to free economy
Myanmar facing hard times as it moves to free economyBy Rajan Moses YANGON (Reuter): Soaring inflation, a fall in the kyat exchange rate, traffic jams and port congestion have hit Myanmar as its military rulers cautiously loosen reins on the economy, diplomats and economic analysts said.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Ecstasy now produced locally: Informed sources
Ecstasy now produced locally: Informed sources JAKARTA (JP): Ecstasy pills are now produced locally, with the main substance coming from imported pills, informed sources have said.Most Ecstasy pills circulated here are products of illicit "home industries" in residential areas, said the sources who...
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Officers told not to overreact
Officers told not to overreact JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata said yesterday that nothing serious was behind recent bomb threats, which he said were made by pranksters.He said that police had yet to find any indications that the threats were intended to terrorize city...