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Sat, 13 Jul 1996
'Jawa Pos' journalists intimidated
'Jawa Pos' journalists intimidated SURABAYA (JP): About 80 members of the government-sponsored National Discipline Campaign was still occupying the foyer of the Jawa Pos editorial office yesterday to protest "biased reporting" of this week's labor strike.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Travel: Wajah Negeriku (My Country) 2:35 TV Series: Gaiking 3:05 Sports Program: Dunhill League 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 News Program 5:25 Travel: Wajah Negeriku (My Country) 5:30 Travel: Aceh 6:05 Around the Archipelago: East Java 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Education:...
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
RI students set to win SEA title
RI students set to win SEA title JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian team is plotting a coup against defending champion Thailand in the upcoming ASEAN Student Games to be staged in Bandar Sri Begawan from July 20 to July 26.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
ABRI keeping an eye on preachers of hatred
ABRI keeping an eye on preachers of hatred YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) keeps an eye on "certain people" who misuse Islamic propagation for political propaganda and agitation.Maj. Gen. Suwarno Adiwidjojo, assistant to chief of the Armed Forces (ABRI) sociopolitical affairs, however,...
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Final income tax positive for local bond market
Final income tax positive for local bond market JAKARTA (JP): The imposition of a final income tax on interest or discounts acquired from bonds is certain to help develop the local bond market, an analyst said yesterday.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
'Dangdut' singers most popular attraction at Jakarta Fair
'Dangdut' singers most popular attraction at Jakarta Fair JAKARTA (JP): The most popular form of entertainment at the ongoing Jakarta Fair in Kemayoran appears to be a favorite of low-middle income groups, the Dangdut singers.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Bintan island
Bintan islandFrom NeracaDuring the recent school vacation I took my family to Bintan island, Riau, to relax. I was really impressed by the great change that has taken place on the island. This bauxite-rich island has now become a real tourist attraction of international standard.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Soeharto to arrive home today
Soeharto to arrive home today JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is due to arrive here this morning after doctors who gave him a three-day medical checkup declared he was in "excellent" health.Soeharto checked out of the cardiac hospital in the German spa town of Bad Oeynhausen, where he underwent...
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Wayang show at Gedung Kesenian
Wayang show at Gedung Kesenian JAKARTA (JP): A wayang leather puppet show called Langendriyan Bharata will be performed at 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta building in Central Jakarta.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Bogor military has new chief
Bogor military has new chief BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Bogor regency has a new military chief, Lt. Col. Widji Utomo, who has vowed to punish soldiers found frequenting nightspots or dealing in illegal drugs.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Tourism in Pontianak
Tourism in PontianakFrom Suara KaryaI fully agree that even without the prestigious project of the Garuda Kencana monument, Bali is well-known to foreign tourists for its natural beauty and sociocultural activities.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Pacita explores the spirit with trapunto paintings
Pacita explores the spirit with trapunto paintingsBy Parvathi Nayar Narayan JAKARTA (JP): Pacita Abad's colorful personality and paintings are not unfamiliar to the Jakarta art scene. She exhibited her work here two years ago with Wayang, Irian and Sumba.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Arrogant contractor criticized
Arrogant contractor criticized JAKARTA (JP): A high ranking official said yesterday that a contractor, which was reportedly damaging the area surrounding the Grogol-Pluit toll road in West Jakarta, would only clean up its act if warned by the central government.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Prisoners badly treated: Activists
Prisoners badly treated: Activists JAKARTA (JP): Rights activists reported yesterday that political prisoners in a Jakarta prison have been mistreated despite their poor health.The activists from three human rights groups told the National Commission on Human Rights that they knew of five ill...
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Protection demanded for street children
Protection demanded for street children JAKARTA (JP): The problem of street children will not be solved simply by chasing the children away from the streets, an activist says.I.B. Edi Karyanto of the Jakarta Social Institute, a non- governmental organization for children's welfare, criticized the...
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Fire razes nearly 100 kiosks in Kenari electronics market
Fire razes nearly 100 kiosks in Kenari electronics market JAKARTA (JP): Almost 100 kiosks in the Kenari electronics market on Jl. Salemba Raya in Central Jakarta were destroyed by a fire which began early yesterday morning. No fatalities were reported.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Child dies in prison
Child dies in prison MEDAN, North Sumatra: An independent factfinding team suspects torture as the cause of last month's death of a 16-year-old prisoner in Tanjung Gusta juvenile prison.The team, formed by the Indonesian Children Institute and Urban Social Workers Group announced Thursday that...
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Edhi loses in marathon chess game
Edhi loses in marathon chess game JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian grandmaster Edhi Handoko struggled all the way yesterday in a draining game that lasted 70 moves before succumbing to his German counterpart Jrg Hickl on the fifth day of a chess tournament sponsored by the government-run bank BNI.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Tax holidays should be open to all: Businessmen
Tax holidays should be open to all: Businessmen JAKARTA (JP): Businessmen and economic analysts have called on the government to open its 10-year tax holiday to new companies operating in all sectors of business.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Man with AIDS in hiding
Man with AIDS in hiding KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A man with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, has gone into hiding in a forest to avoid the health authorities and the police, who he fears will isolate him from the rest of the world, his wife says.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Balinese monkeys getting nasty
Balinese monkeys getting nasty DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The ubiquitous monkeys of the tourist resort of Sangeh are getting nasty, blemishing their image with petty crimes.Many of them are past masters of snatching tourists' purses, handbags, wrist watches, necklaces, hats and sunglasses.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Mandela's example
Mandela's example Indonesia's batik shirts, or at least colorful men's shirts inspired by Indonesian batik, have finally broken the dignified but rather drab tradition of wearing a suit and tie on formal occasions.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
32 people arrested for role in 44 robberies
32 people arrested for role in 44 robberies JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested 32 people believed to have been involved in 44 bank customer robberies since January, stealing Rp 525 million (US$161,540) in cash.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
200 kites soar majestically above Monas during festival
200 kites soar majestically above Monas during festival JAKARTA (JP): Fifteen kites soared in the sky around Monas (National Monument) recently, the second day of Indonesia Kite Festival 1996. From stunt kites and bridges, to mermaids and bats, the festival included more than 200 kites from around...
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
National selection for Chess Olympics
National selection for Chess Olympics JAKARTA (JP): A dozen players will be vying for four national team seats in the Chess Olympics in Yerevan, Armenia, this September or October during a selection tournament this July 22.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Thoughtless road users
Thoughtless road users It may debatable who does more thinking, the people or the variety of animals that wander aimlessly across Banda Aceh roads. The standard of driving, the complete lack of thought for others, the extremely dangerous modes of transport, the minor ages of many so-called drivers...
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Locals ready for Formula Asia race
Locals ready for Formula Asia race JAKARTA (JP): Teenage driver Ananda Mikola will be leading Indonesia's charge in the seventh and eighth legs of the Formula Asia at the Sentul circuit tomorrow."I see a great chance to win here, because I have practiced enough.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Flour price protection
Flour price protection It is almost certain that flour will be one of the most talked about subjects in coming days: in reaction to its price increase from Rp 681.91 to Rp 704,44 per kilo by the State Logistics Agency.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Activists told to leave Yogyakarta
Activists told to leave Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA (JP): Bambang Triantoro, the former Army general behind the July 1 petition criticizing the government, and Guruh Soekarnoputra, the younger brother of PDI chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri, were ordered to leave the city by the military yesterday and...
Sat, 13 Jul 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,...
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Rafting and camera damage
Rafting and camera damage Two weeks ago I received a report from one of the managers at BJ'S that we were having difficulties satisfying the requests of one of our clients with regard to a camera which was damaged during one of our rafting trips.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Bouraq plane bumps into dike
Bouraq plane bumps into dike JAKARTA: A Bouraq airliner with 43 people on board crashed into a dike yesterday at Pattimura airport in Ambon, Maluku, after it failed to take off, Antara reported.The accident caused no fatalities but several people were reportedly injured when panic hit.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Ground breaking at copper smelting plant
Ground breaking at copper smelting plant JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo broke the ground in Gresik, East Java, yesterday for the construction of Indonesia's first copper smelter and refinery.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 12, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 750 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 675 0 4,000 Andayani Megah 1,300 -75 5,651,500 Aneka...
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Drug abuse is not all the same: Health expert
Drug abuse is not all the same: Health expert JAKARTA (JP): The future law on psychotropic drugs should prescribe clear-cut guidelines on punishments for drug users, traffickers and producers, a health expert said yesterday.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Kembang Griya Cahaya gets loan
Kembang Griya Cahaya gets loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Kembang Griya Cahaya, a developer affiliated to the Metropolitan Group, has secured a syndicated loan of Rp 50 billion (US$21.64 million) from several local banks to build a 100-hectare housing complex in Cileungsi, south of the capital.
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Indonesia places hopes on Yayuk in Fed Cup
Indonesia places hopes on Yayuk in Fed Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia appears to be placing all its hopes on the shoulders of Yayuk Basuki in its Fed Cup tie against Switzerland, due to start today.Yayuk, one of the world's longest-serving Fed Cup players with a record of 11 successive years, plays...
Sat, 13 Jul 1996
Strike hits Bali hotel
Strike hits Bali hotel NUSA DUA, Bali: More than 100 employees of Nusa Dua Beach Hotel went on strike yesterday, demanding a 100-percent raise in wages and transport allowance.The strike practically crippled the 380-room five-star hotel on Thursday, although some workers refused to join.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Mandela's shirts take Britain by storm
Mandela's shirts take Britain by storm LONDON (Reuter): South African President Nelson Mandela's wardrobe of colorful Indonesian batik-inspired shirts has made him perhaps the first statesman to break the suit-and-tie mould during his official visit to Britain.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku (My Country) 2:35 TV Series: Boogie 3:05 TV Series: 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 Business Program 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country:...
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Golkar under fire in Bali
Golkar under fire in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Golkar came under fire on Tuesday night after party activists used a pura, or minor temple, in Mengwi to pray for "100 percent victory" in next year's election.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
New bill allows documents to be stored on microfilm
New bill allows documents to be stored on microfilm JAKARTA (JP): Companies are to be allowed to use microfilm and possibly electronic means to store their financial records, according to a new bill on company documents now before the House of Representatives.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Give ticket fines to police: Official
Give ticket fines to police: Official JAKARTA (JP): State revenues generated from ticket fines should be used to improve the welfare of those officers used in traffic operations, an official said yesterday.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Fighting drug abuse
Fighting drug abuse The House of Representative is this week slated to discuss a draft law on psychotropical drugs, a step that is long awaited due to the widespread abuse of Ecstasy in the community. The hope is that if or when the draft is passed into law, the fight against the abuse of this drug...
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Experts disagree on nature of proposed illegal drug bill
Experts disagree on nature of proposed illegal drug bill JAKARTA (JP): Legal experts disagree whether the bill on psychotropic drugs, which the government plans to submit to the House of Representatives next month, should specifically mention the popular rave-scene stimulant Ecstasy.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Public urged to help fight air pollution
Public urged to help fight air pollution JAKARTA (JP): An official called for greater public participation in fighting air pollution, saying that the government had already done its best in the campaign.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Let there be light
Let there be light As a resident of Ciputat, South Jakarta, we do not only experience extraordinary traffic congestion, but also frequent power failures. During the month of June alone we had 10 brief blackouts.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Olajuwon lives a dream on U.S. Olympic team
Olajuwon lives a dream on U.S. Olympic team ATLANTA, Georgia (AFP): Nigerian-born Hakeem Olajuwon has already achieved a dream by becoming a member of the United States Olympic basketball squad for the Atlanta Games.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
RI set to be top rubber producer
RI set to be top rubber producer JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, with ample land and laborers, will easily overtake Thailand as the world's number one rubber producer after the turn of the century, said Chairman of the Indonesian Rubber Association O.K. Cornel.
Fri, 12 Jul 1996
Atlantans say the city is hiding away its poor
Atlantans say the city is hiding away its poor ATLANTA, Georgia (Reuter): The homeless of Atlanta on Wednesday angrily accused the city of trying to clear them off the streets until the Olympics are over.