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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
Lousiana district court denies Freeport motion
Lousiana district court denies Freeport motion JAKARTA (JP): A motion by Freeport-McMoran Inc. to have a lawsuit filed by an Irianese tribal leader dismissed was denied by a district court of Louisiana, New Orleans, last week.
Mon, 08 Jul 1996
Planned rallies spark fear of confrontation
Planned rallies spark fear of confrontation 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.
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
Soeharto's health to hang over financial markets
Soeharto's health to hang over financial markets SINGAPORE (Reuter): Concerns over the health of Indonesian President Soeharto will hang over regional stock and currency markets next week, a senior analyst said yesterday.
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
Bvlgari products are now available in Indonesia
Bvlgari products are now available in IndonesiaBy Thalia Kamarga JAKARTA (JP): Luxurious, original and classic: that's the image created by Bvlgari, an exclusive brand of jewelry, watches and perfumes from Italy.Bvlgari launched its 1996 collection here last month.
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
In praise of the entrepreneurs of Jakarta
In praise of the entrepreneurs of JakartaBy Myra Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): No, no, this article is not about the high- living wheeler-dealers of Jakarta. Too much has been written about them already. I'm going to tell you about a lesser breed of entrepreneurs, those who make it from rags to riches,...
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
Indonesian paintings sell well at Glerum auction
Indonesian paintings sell well at Glerum auctionBy Amir Sidharta SINGAPORE (JP): There were no million dollar transactions, but the Glerum auction of Indonesian and Indo-European pictures and antique books was quite a success, especially considering the limited promotion done in Indonesia.
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
Sarwono's mother dies at 92
Sarwono's mother dies at 92 JAKARTA (JP): Mrs. Sulmini Surawisastra, the mother of State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja, died of old age at Ongkomulyo Hospital here on Friday. She was 92.
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
Soleh Solahuddin, the shuttling rector
Soleh Solahuddin, the shuttling rectorBy Joko Suwarno BOGOR, West Java (JP): Prof. Soleh Solahuddin has to shuttle between Bogor and Kendari these days. Appointed rector of the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) in March, Soleh has been asked to stay on as rector of Haluuleo University in...
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
Australians try to pull the wool over the tropics
Australians try to pull the wool over the tropicsText by Dini S. Djalal and photos by Samuel Sunarto JAKARTA (JP): "I don't care what people say. Wool is hot stuff," says Martina, an Australian living in Jakarta. Martina is talking about wearing traditionally winter fabrics in tropical temperatures.
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
Indonesia contingent upbeat on medal winning chances
Indonesia contingent upbeat on medal winning chances JAKARTA (JP): An upbeat mood was all that filled the Grand Hyatt last Friday when Indonesian sportsmen and women gathered for the last time before departing for the Atlanta Olympic Games on Monday.
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
Soeharto
SoehartoSoeharto's health to hang over financial markets Page 2 Sex Should you choose your child's sex? Page 6 TravelA glimpse of the cool, blue waters of Lake Toba Page 9 PeopleSoleh Solahuddin, the shuttling rector Page 11 EntertainmentFrom the magic of gamelan to the sounds of Latin AmericaPage...
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
Northwest seeks U.S. help
Northwest seeks U.S. help WASHINGTON (AFP): U.S. authorities are weighing a request for retaliation against Japan filed by Northwest Airlines after Tokyo failed to approve its service to Indonesia from a Japanese airport, transportation officials said.
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
Security problems in Bekasi
Security problems in BekasiFrom Media IndonesiaIf we evaluate the recent crimes occurring in Bekasi (Media Indonesia, July 3, 1996), a serious picture of security problems in that region would unfold.Such a condition certainly does not set one's mind at peace and this does not apply to Bekasi...
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
Death according to Buddhist concepts
Death according to Buddhist conceptsBy Alex Supartono JAKARTA (JP): What is death? Is it the end, or is it the gate through which we enter a new phase, a transformation? This question has been around as long as mankind, and is the most basic question in philosophy and religion.
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
English course
English courseFrom KompasIn May, we scanned the ads in the paper for a suitable English course. After several inquiries, we chose the American Language Council (ALC). Roni Harlan of the institute presented us with the bill on the same day.
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
Northwest seeks U.S. help
Northwest seeks U.S. help WASHINGTON (AFP): U.S. authorities are weighing a request for retaliation against Japan filed by Northwest Airlines after Tokyo failed to approve its service to Indonesia from a Japanese airport, transportation officials said.
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
Facing problems in hiring driver
Facing problems in hiring driver JAKARTA (JP): Noticing that I had been without a driver for a couple of weeks, Pak Hansip (the civilian security guard) of our RT (neighborhood) came to our house one morning with a young man he thought I could hire as a driver.
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
Internet has a bright future, but cyberspace is still cramped
Internet has a bright future, but cyberspace is still crampedBy Lawrence Pintak JAKARTA (JP): It's' time for an Asian cyberspace reality check."Log on to the future." "Getting the most from the Internet." "Commuting through your computer.
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
Sultan remembered
Sultan remembered YOGYAKARTA (JP): About 50 prominent national figures are expected to attend the eighth anniversary of the death of Yogyakarta's king and former vice president Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono IX today.
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
From the magic of gamelan to the sounds of Latin America
From the magic of gamelan to the sounds of Latin AmericaBy Franki Raden JAKARTA (JP): A very stimulating music event is in the offing -- an international percussion festival on July 10 and 11 at the Jakarta Fair Grounds in Central Jakarta.
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
Indonesia's national coach Andi Muhammad Teguh dies
Indonesia's national coach Andi Muhammad Teguh dies BANDUNG (JP): National soccer coach Andi Muhammad Teguh died here yesterday afternoon due to a heart attack.Andi was watching an Indonesian league match between MBR Bandung and PSDS Deli Serdang when he collapsed, just 10 minutes after the opening...
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
RI to try out in perth prior to Asian C'ships
RI to try out in perth prior to Asian C'ships JAKARTA (JP): The three-day soccer tour of Perth, Western Australia, which starts tomorrow is the Indonesian national team's last trial before the Asian championship finals in Dubai in December.
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
Sweet memories of lake Toba and Samosir Island
Sweet memories of lake Toba and Samosir IslandText by Oka Budi Yogaswara and Lela E. Madjiah, photos by Oka Budi Yogaswara LAKE TOBA, North Sumatra (JP): I first caught a glimpse of Lake Toba's glistening blue waters when the car was still a few kilometers away from this most famous lake in North...
Sun, 07 Jul 1996
Health care enters business world
Health care enters business world MELBOURNE (JP): Health and hospital care a business commodity? Is nothing sacred? The joint conference of the Indonesian Cultural and Education Institute and Australia Indonesia Business Council, held from June 16 to June 18 in Melbourne, confirmed that indeed...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Dual-genital baby needs financial aid
Dual-genital baby needs financial aid PALU, Central Sulawesi: The parents of a baby born with male and female genitals are awaiting financial and medical assistance while considering which of the sex organs would suit the baby most, Antara reported.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Steady Safe still off the road
Steady Safe still off the road JAKARTA (JP): PT Steady Safe, a transportation firm controlled by businessman Jopie Widjaja, met with the City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ) to resolve the temporary suspension of the company's buses on city roads.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Three killed in car crash
Three killed in car crash KENDAL, Central Java: Three people were killed and seven others injured in a traffic accident in Waleri, Kendal, Thursday night.Witnesses said that a Semarang-bound passenger bus from Jakarta was trying to overtake a car when it lost control and hit an Isuzu van coming...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
President set to decide Adi Andojo's fate
President set to decide Adi Andojo's fate JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday confirmed that Chief Justice Soerjono has sought to dismiss Justice Adi Andojo Soetjipto, who recently blew the whistle on bribery and collusion in the Supreme Court.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Soeharto to undergo checkup in Europe
Soeharto to undergo checkup in Europe JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will leave for Europe tomorrow for a checkup, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono announced yesterday."The president plans to travel to Europe on Sunday.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
President Soeharto wishes Indonesian Olympians luck
President Soeharto wishes Indonesian Olympians luck JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday primed the self- confidence of Indonesian athletes who will compete in the Atlanta Olympic Games in two weeks.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Four teaching institutes become universities
Four teaching institutes become universities UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): The Ministry of Education and Culture has issued a decree which has upgraded four of the existing state-run Teachers Training Institutes into full-fledged universities.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Japan's coop urged
Japan's coop urged JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja is urging the Japanese government to increase its cooperation with Indonesia, especially in building various facilities in Jakarta.The governor said on Wednesday that Jakarta is preparing to face the free trade era by building various...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
EVA Air to serve HK
EVA Air to serve HK JAKARTA (JP): EVA Air, Taiwan's second international airline, will begin flying from Taipei to Hong Kong next month, with 16 flights per week.The air carrier, founded in 1991 by the Taipei-based Evergreen Group, currently links Jakarta and Taipei (seven times per week), Denpasar...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
For July 6, 1996
For July 6, 1996Justice President Soeharto set to decide justice Adi Andojo's fate. Page 2 Robberies Five detained for robberies of container trucks. Page 3 Fiasco Government pays high price for PDI row. Page 4 Painting Painter Melissa Jane brings her powerful works to Jakarta.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Contain social inequality, military says
Contain social inequality, military says JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat said yesterday that social inequality should be contained to "a tolerable limit" so that it does not cause unrest.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
$28.63m collected in well fees
$28.63m collected in well fees JAKARTA (JP): The City Revenue Office collected almost Rp 67 billion (US$28.63 million) last year from artesian well fees, official reports indicate.The financial report, made available to The Jakarta Post yesterday, said that the amount was more than twice the...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Govt pays high price for PDI row
Govt pays high price for PDI rowBy Hermawan Sulistyo SURABAYA (JP): Several factors came into play in pushing the state authorities to shake the Indonesian Democratic Party.Without "interference" the PDI would increase its votes in the coming elections for parliamentary seats.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 5, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 775 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 625 -25 17,000 Andayani Megah 1,125 -50 1,474,500 Aneka...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Travel: Wajah Negeriku (My Country) 2:35 TV Series: Gaiking 3:05 Sports Program 4:05 Documentary Film 4:30 Scientific Film 5:00 News Program 5:25 Travel: Wajah Negeriku (My Country) 5:30 Innovative Creation 6:05 Around the Archipelago: East Nusa Tenggara 6:15 Village Program...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Taxi firm to expand fleet
Taxi firm to expand fleet JAKARTA (JP): PT Centris Multipersada Pratama, a publicly- listed taxi operator, said yesterday it would increase its fleet by 1,400 new taxis this year.A company statement said it had bought 200 new taxis in the first six months of 1996.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Renaissance Hindu to carry India to new heights
Renaissance Hindu to carry India to new heightsBy G.S. Edwin JAKARTA (JP): Secularism is a value standard. It upholds equality of all religions in a state. However, it uses a negative device: it keep religion and state separate.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
ICI buys Vietnam firm
ICI buys Vietnam firm LONDON (Reuter): Britain's Imperial Chemical Industries Plc said yesterday it will buy a 70 percent stake in a Vietnamese paints manufacturer, Vina Paint.The company, Vina Paint, has been operating since November 1992 and will be renamed ICI paints (Vietnam) Ltd.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Cole ignores exodus of Italian players to England
Cole ignores exodus of Italian players to England JAKARTA (JP): The recent exodus of Italian internationals to the English Premier League does not scare the defending champion Manchester United, the club's striker Andy Cole said here yesterday.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Contain social inequality, military says
Contain social inequality, military says JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat said yesterday that social inequality should be contained to "a tolerable limit" so that it does not cause unrest.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Welfare system
Welfare system In European and other economically-advanced countries, the welfare system is aimed perfectly, especially for people who have passed the age of 60. I happened to ride free of charge in buses and on the subway in Uncle Sam's country in 1993. I was then 68 years old.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Foreigners can buy houses here
Foreigners can buy houses here JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that foreigners can buy and lease their houses in Indonesia provided that the lease is arranged by a domestic company."Foreigners can now buy houses here.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Japanese tourists to RI drop by 15 percent
Japanese tourists to RI drop by 15 percent JAKARTA (JP): The number of Japanese tourists visiting Indonesia has dropped by 15 percent following the recent crash landing of a Garuda DC-10 airliner at Fukuoka airport, southwest of Japan, a minister said.
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Sudomo offers to mediate in PDI rivalry
Sudomo offers to mediate in PDI rivalry JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the Supreme Advisory Council Sudomo offered yesterday to mediate in the deepening rift within the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).Sudomo's offer came as street protests against the recent government-backed congress that ousted...
Sat, 06 Jul 1996
Sapardi's simplicity captures audience
Sapardi's simplicity captures audienceBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): I want to love you the simple way/with the words the wood had no time to say/to the fire which turned it into ash/I want to love you the simple way/with the signs the cloud had no time to give/to the rain which turned it into...