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Tue, 09 Jul 1996
'National' cars hit the market
'National' cars hit the market JAKARTA (JP): The Timor Sedan, free from luxury taxes and import duties and made in South Korea but dubbed Indonesia's "national car", made its market debut here yesterday, challenging the Japanese domination of the country's growing car market.
Tue, 09 Jul 1996
Soerjono's bid puts Soeharto in tricky position
Soerjono's bid puts Soeharto in tricky position JAKARTA (JP): Constitutional law expert Yusril Ihza Mahendra said yesterday that Chief Justice Soerjono's request for an honorable dismissal of Justice Adi Andojo, who blew the whistle on collusion and bribery at the Supreme Court, has put President...
Tue, 09 Jul 1996
Three more testify against bus driver
Three more testify against bus driver BOGOR, West Java (JP): Three more witnesses testifying in the trial of a Kramatdjati driver charged with the deaths of 31 people told the Bogor District Court yesterday that the bus appeared out of nowhere and slammed into three stationary cars.
Tue, 09 Jul 1996
Stock prices continue to fall, but rupiah stable
Stock prices continue to fall, but rupiah stable JAKARTA (JP): The easing of concerns over President Soeharto's health failed to boost trading activity on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday.Share prices continued falling in line with the decline in the regional markets.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Young Indonesian GM in sight
Young Indonesian GM in sight JAKARTA (JP): Four Indonesian children -- nine-year-old Taufik Hailay, Hastomo, 10, Evi Lindawati, 10 and Abuzal, 9 -- are projected to earn Grand Master titles in five or six years' time, according to Eka Putra Wirya, the owner of the Jakarta-based Enerpac chess school.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Soeharto off to Europe for checkup
Soeharto off to Europe for checkup JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto left for an undisclosed European country last night for a routine medical checkup.Seeing off the President were Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono, Minister/Cabinet Secretary Saadilah Mursyid and Jakarta military commander Maj. Gen.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Supporters rally for Justice Adi
Supporters rally for Justice Adi JAKARTA (JP): A retired respected judge and a legislator rallied yesterday behind Justice Adi Andojo Soetjipto, who is facing dismissal from the Supreme Court for blowing the whistle on corruption practices in the legal system.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Opposing groups to stage rallies
Opposing groups to stage rallies UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Pro-government groups and democracy activists plan to stage separate massive rallies here today to reaffirm their stands on current state issues.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Poulterer and wife to quit farm
Poulterer and wife to quit farm BEKASI, West Java (JP): For Yanto Sugiyanto, manager of a poultry breeding farm in the village of Cimuning, Bekasi, West Java, robbery is a real nightmare.On Jan. 30 a group of robbers broke into his house, sexually assaulted his wife and made off with 280 grams of...
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Illegal workers deported
Illegal workers deported PEKANBARU, Riau: The Malaysian government has been deporting a monthly average of 2,000 Indonesian workers for trying to illegally enter the country from the Dumai port.Sudarjono of the immigration department at Riau provincial office of justice said that 10,861 illegal...
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Rare trees planted at IPB
Rare trees planted at IPB BOGOR, West Java (JP): Some 360 trees of 30 rare species were planted on Saturday on a 1.2-acre plot of land in the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) compound during a bank-sponsored project.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Police to guard tourists
Police to guard tourists BANYUMAS, Central Java: The Banyumas police office is preparing a troop of police to be posted at the Nusakambangan prison island which was opened as a tourists' destination last month.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Anwar sees West conspiracy
Anwar sees West conspiracy KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has accused the West of ganging up against Malaysia to thwart the building of a massive dam, stiffly opposed by environmentalists.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Tangerang Moslems protest against three nightspots
Tangerang Moslems protest against three nightspots TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Almost 1,000 members from the local Moslem community staged a street demonstration on Saturday to demand that three night establishments in Tangerang, West Java be closed down for various violations.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Experts discuss Golkar's gain from PDI rift
Experts discuss Golkar's gain from PDI rift JAKARTA (JP): Political scientists could not agree on whether the ruling Golkar would gain in the general elections now that the minority Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) is swamped in a leadership crisis.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Investors hesitant, say stocks analysts
Investors hesitant, say stocks analysts JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's absence from the country will become a major concern for investors on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) and securities analysts predict that share prices are likely to fall further on investors' wait-and-see attitude.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Thailand, Mexico study link between NAFTA and AFTA
Thailand, Mexico study link between NAFTA and AFTA BANGKOK (AFP): The foreign ministers of Mexico and Thailand announced progress towards a range of bilateral agreements and strong prospects for regional cooperation.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
PAM to develop ready-to-drink water
PAM to develop ready-to-drink water JAKARTA (JP): City-owned water company PAM Jaya plans to provide consumers with ready-to-drink water its in efforts to improve services to the public.The head of the potable water team, Agus Tabrani, said over the weekend that during its first stage, potable...
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Interest rates to stay high to fight inflation
Interest rates to stay high to fight inflation JAKARTA (JP): Interest rates are likely to remain high in the second semester of this year as the government continues to limit monetary expansion.The slight drop in the inflation rate in June is unlikely to affect Bank Indonesia's tight monetary...
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Experts call on govt to ease control of economy
Experts call on govt to ease control of economy JAKARTA (JP): Prominent economist Dorojatun Kuntjoro-Jakti recommended that the government ease its grip on the economy and share more of the development burden with the private sector.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
LIPI will get more ships to boost research activities
LIPI will get more ships to boost research activities JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) will get two more ocean research ships in late 1997, according to an agreement it signed with a Norwegian shipyard company over the weekend.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
One killed in N. Jakarta fire
One killed in N. Jakarta fire JAKARTA (JP): One person was killed when fire ravaged some 200 scavengers' homes on Jl. Pluit Mas Utara, Penjaringan district, in North Jakarta on Saturday.The North Jakarta fire brigade confirmed that there was a fire and said the victim was identified as Yusnia, a...
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Women to fight for equality peacefully
Women to fight for equality peacefully JAKARTA (JP): Women activists from 13 Asia-Pacific countries ended their four-day workshop Saturday, agreeing to pursue a non- confrontational approach to end gender inequality.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Climber Clara set to conquer Everest
Climber Clara set to conquer Everest JAKARTA (JP): Female mountain climber Clara Sumarwati will begin her bid today to become the first Indonesian ever to reach the 8,848-meter summit of Mt. Everest.Clara is scheduled to fly to Germany today to purchase climbing equipment.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Nation's leaders
Nation's leaders I earnestly appeal to the nation's leaders to stick to the principles of Pancasila and to always abide by their pledge of devotion to Almighty God.The people, like their leaders, want to live a meaningful life.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Unprofessional business
Unprofessional business On May 6, 1996, I went rafting at BJS with my family. Before rafting I inquired if it was possible to take a camera on the trip. They assured me there was absolutely no risk in taking the camera, so I did.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
TV Program: Monday, July 8, 1996
TV Program: Monday, July 8, 1996TV today TVRI .tb .30" .90" 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country2:35 TV Series: Saber Rider and The Star Sheriff3:05 Children's Program: Anak Anak Indonesia3:30 TV Series: Major Dad 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita4:05 Science Film: Animal Odyssey4:30 Quiz: Cepat Tepat5:00...
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Autopsy proves girl died of drug overdose
Autopsy proves girl died of drug overdose JAKARTA (JP): A forensic expert at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital confirmed on Saturday that the 26-year-old girl found dead at the Atlanta discotheque in West Jakarta on Friday had overdosed.
Mon, 08 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,...
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Friday sermon
Friday sermon It was Friday, June 21, 1996, at 11:45 a.m. when an Indonesian friend pulled up in a flashy car to give me a ride to the mosque for Friday prayers. After about 20-minute drive we arrived at a huge building (along Jl. Sudirman) called "Gedung GKBI.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Kashmiris want elections, says Deve Gowda
Kashmiris want elections, says Deve Gowda SRINAGAR, India (Reuter): Indian Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda said on Saturday the situation in strife-torn Kashmir had improved and all political groups wanted early local elections.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
PON flame to arrive in E Timor
PON flame to arrive in E Timor JAKARTA (JP): East Timor, Indonesia's youngest province, is schedule to greet the XIV National Games (PON) flame with traditional dances, said IM Ndoen, general secretary of the National Sports Council's East Timor branch.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Training for transvestites
Training for transvestites JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will not allocate a special area for transvestites to use for soliciting, says the deputy governor for social welfare, R.S. Museno."We will never provide such a place, but we have provided places for training them in special skills,...
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
USDA amends RI credits
USDA amends RI credits WASHINGTON (Reuter): The U.S. Agriculture Department said it amended the allocation of U.S.-backed loan guarantees issued to Indonesia under the Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM 102).
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Computer vendors not deterred by sluggish market
Computer vendors not deterred by sluggish marketBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): People in Glodok Plaza, downtown Jakarta, have said to me that business has generally been very slow in the last couple of months.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
RI backs Boutros-Ghali's bid for second term
RI backs Boutros-Ghali's bid for second term JAKARTA (JP): International relations expert Juwono Sudarsono said yesterday Washington is displaying its intention to dominate the U.N. by rejecting secretary-general Boutros Boutros-Ghali's bid for a second term.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Vietnam leases A320 jets
Vietnam leases A320 jets HANOI (AFP): Vietnam Airlines has just taken delivery of the first of a new fleet of 10 Airbus A320s under a leasing agreement, Airbus Industrie announced.Under the agreement concluded with Aerostar Leasing, the Vietnamese carrier is to take delivery of a total of 10 A-320s...
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Indosuez builds on Asia network to expand
Indosuez builds on Asia network to expand HONG KONG (Reuter): Banque Indosuez is building its business in Asian debt capital markets and corporate finance as part of its strategy to expand its merchant banking capabilities in the region, company officials said.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Tendean overpass
Tendean overpass Traveling east from Jakarta daily, we benefit greatly from the new Tendean overpass in South Jakarta.Traveling west in the evening, however, is a different story. Because there is no toll exit before Kuningan, the benefits and utilization of the overpass are limited.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Swiss-KL telecom deal
Swiss-KL telecom deal KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Swiss Telecom PTT will formalize its acquisition of 30 percent of Malaysia's Mutiara Telecoms Sdn Bhd for 710 million ringgit (US$285 million) this week, company officials said Saturday.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Village chief abducts woman
Village chief abducts woman SERANG, Central Java: A village chief has been detained recently for allegedly abducting a woman, Antara reported on Saturday.Muis Answar, a staff member at the village administration, said that he had requested that the police release the village chief, identified only...
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Dozens of women rounded up in discotheque raids
Dozens of women rounded up in discotheque raids TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Almost 1,000 members from the local Moslem community staged a street demonstration on Saturday to demand that three night establishments in Tangerang, West Java be closed down for various violations.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Government urged to ease control of economy
Government urged to ease control of economy JAKARTA (JP): Prominent economist Dorojatun Kuntjoro-Jakti recommended that the government ease its grip on the economy and share more of the development burden with the private sector.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Saber Rider and The Star Sheriff 3:05 Children's Program: Anak Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Major Dad 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 4:30 Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Puppet Show 6:05 Nusantara,...
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Police raid PDI conference, draw protest
Police raid PDI conference, draw protest JAKARTA (JP): Police raided a meeting on Saturday of the East Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) they said was illegal, rounding up three local party executives.The party leaders were released the same day.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
PAL delivers turbines
PAL delivers turbines JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned shipbuilding company PT PAL has delivered three turbines to the Suralaya steam power station in West Java."The three turbines, which will be used for units V, VI and VII of the power station, are worth a total of US$26.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Hughes looks to businesses in RI
Hughes looks to businesses in RI JAKARTA (JP): Competition in Indonesia's satellite business will become stiffer with the offer of a new high-tech satellite service by Hughes of the United States.Hughes Communications Inc.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Dozens of 'working girls' netted
Dozens of 'working girls' netted JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta's Public Order Office and police have rounded up dozens of girls in raids on five discotheques in Jl. Gajah Mada, Central Jakarta.Tugiman Supangkat from the Public Order Office said the girls were detained because they failed to show...
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Abuse of euphemisms
Abuse of euphemisms A euphemism is a nice, pleasant word for something that is awful, e.g. "pass away" for "die", and is useful for reducing offense when used properly.Euphemisms are commonly used to ease troublesome situations.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
In defense of justice
In defense of justice Is the ax is about to fall on Adi Andojo Soetjipto, the deputy chief justice for criminal affairs who has been waging a lone crusade against collusion in the Supreme Court? On Friday, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono, confirming rumors of a move by Chief Justice Soerjono to...