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Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Normalcy returns to troubled Irian Jaya town
Normalcy returns to troubled Irian Jaya town JAKARTA (JP): Calm returned to the Irian Jaya town of Nabire yesterday after two days of rioting involving 3,000 job seekers left at least three soldiers injured, police said.First Sgt.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
High school principals told to return levies
High school principals told to return levies JAKARTA (JP): The head of the city's Ministry of Education and Culture, Kusnan Ismukanto, requested the principals of junior and senior state-owned high schools to return any levies imposed on students except entrance and uniform fees.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
TV and children
TV and children So much has been said and written about the negative impacts of television on children, and the news from an international meeting in Manila this week is just as disturbing.At the conference on children's rights in the media, the Singapore-based Asia Mass Communication Research and...
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
29 aircraft join Dirgantara Rally
29 aircraft join Dirgantara Rally JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-nine single- and double-engine airplanes will take to the skies from Jakarta to Lombok during the Dirgantara Rally 96 aero-safari which starts this weekend.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Marijuana grown in Tanah Karo
Marijuana grown in Tanah Karo MEDAN, North Sumatra: Security officers in North Sumatra are searching through the Tanah Karo woods for more marijuana plants following the discovery of a 3.5-hectare field of the plants and the arrest of five suspects on Tuesday.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
For July 5, 1996
For July 5, 1996Riot Normalcy returns to troubled Irian Jaya town. Page 2 Murder trial Oki should not be prosecuted here: Lawyers Page 3 Media Where is broadcasting headed? Page 4 N. Korea Kim Jong-il postpones his ascension to power.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
QNI to examine nickel, cobalt plants
QNI to examine nickel, cobalt plants SYDNEY (Reuter): QNI Ltd said its South Africa's Gencor Ltd and Indonesia's state-owned PT Aneka Tambang were looking at developing an integrated nickel and cobalt processing facility in Indonesia and Australia.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Mayor hails SPSI
Mayor hails SPSI TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Tangerang Mayor Djakaria Machmud said yesterday that workers could develop a strong sense of belonging if their employers treated them as valuable assets."A high degree of belonging could also be instilled in the workers if companies could sell five...
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Car makers should use local content
Car makers should use local content JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto suggested yesterday that Japanese auto manufacturers increase local components in their cars produced in Indonesia to maintain their market share in the country.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Visa outrage
Visa outrage In her letter published on May 3, 1996, your reader Myra Sidharta of Jakarta quite rightly rebuked the visa section of the British Embassy despite the uninformed response by Ambassador Graham S. Burton.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
'Don't prolong grief over journos' death'
'Don't prolong grief over journos' death' JAKARTA (JP): Vice-Governor of the National Resilience Institute Juwono Sudarsono said yesterday that it would be best to leave the issue of the tragic death of six foreign journalists in the past.
Fri, 05 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,...
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. My Country 2:35 TV Series: Amazing Stories 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 Health: Upaya Penanggulangan AIDS 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country:...
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Women leaders seek action against discrimination
Women leaders seek action against discrimination JAKARTA (JP): The Asia-Pacific workshop on gender equality yesterday discussed the role of lobbyists, pressure groups and strategies to effect change at both the legislative and executive levels.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Bekasi poultry farmer and wife robbed again
Bekasi poultry farmer and wife robbed again BEKASI (JP): Police said yesterday they have identified five of the estimated eight suspects believed to have robbed for the second time a poultry breeding farm manager and sexually assaulted his wife in the small village of Cimuning at Bantargebang.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
President ratifies Aussie-RI security pact
President ratifies Aussie-RI security pact JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has ratified, by decree, Australia's and Indonesia's agreement on maintaining security.The No. 50/1996 decree was made available to the press yesterday, although it is dated June 24, 1996.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
U.S. surgeons perform first less-invasive operation
U.S. surgeons perform first less-invasive operation JAKARTA (JP): A team of doctors from the United States and Indonesia yesterday performed the first minimally-invasive micro- surgery on a heart patient at Gatot Soebroto Army Hospital.The team of doctors, led by Col. Sutopo M.D.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
'My client was distressed'
'My client was distressed' JAKARTA (JP): The lawyer of a Malaysian being tried for killing his female companion in a hotel here on Oct. 15 last year told the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday that his client had no intention of murdering the victim.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Soeharto willing to meet consolidated PDI board
Soeharto willing to meet consolidated PDI board JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will receive the newly-formed central executive board of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) only after it consolidates its members, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said.
Fri, 05 Jul 1996
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and Entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Pasar Senggol - Balinese Arts & Crafts, daily. Sunset Procession, daily. Ramayana dance, Thursday. Legong dance, Saturday. Arjuna Wiwaha dance, Sunday. Rejang, Puspawresti, Belibis and Jaran Teji dances, Monday.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
'State firms must cooperate with foreign entities'
'State firms must cooperate with foreign entities' JAKARTA (JP): State-owned plantation firms PT Perkebunan Nusantara I to XIV will have to establish alliances with foreign partners in the future if they are to survive international competition, an official said yesterday.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
SE Asian countries sit out weather market
SE Asian countries sit out weather market SINGAPORE (Reuter): Southeast Asian countries will stay out of the grain market this week as most are well-covered and do not want to get hit by the gyrations in prices of a weather-driven market in the United States, grain traders said yesterday.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Traffic jams in Bogor getting worse
Traffic jams in Bogor getting worse BOGOR, West Java (JP): The traffic situation on some Bogor streets is getting worse, with jams becoming a part of everyday life for local residents.Congestion is most visible on Jl. Veteran, Jl. Mawar, Jl. Merdeka and Jl.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Toll road tickets
Toll road tickets Sometime in June 1996, an announcement was printed in local Jakarta papers about a Rp 500 increase for the use of toll roads, to take effect on July 1.There was no mention anywhere that the 10 percent discount for frequent users of the toll road was dropped, as far as I have been...
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Broadcasting bill will leave govt in control
Broadcasting bill will leave govt in control JAKARTA (JP): The government acknowledges that there's no way the broadcasting bill currently being deliberated in the House is going to satisfy everybody as it promises to maintain the government's control over broadcasting activities in the country.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Krakatau Steel, Posco of Korea set up steel venture
Krakatau Steel, Posco of Korea set up steel venture JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Krakatau Steel, Pohang Iron and Steel Co. Ltd. (Posco) of South Korea and two other firms agreed yesterday to establish a joint venture to produce hot rolled steel coils in Cilegon, West Java.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Women's opportunities in politics limited
Women's opportunities in politics limited JAKARTA (JP): A scholar says Indonesian women face "covert discrimination" in politics as seen by the few women in the House of Representatives, despite over half the voters being women.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Condom House riles ulemas
Condom House riles ulemas SURABAYA (JP): A sex shop's insistence to reopen after it was closed down by the government following religious leaders' protests last week met even stronger objection yesterday.
Thu, 04 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,...
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Wiping out past mistakes
Wiping out past mistakes For the past several years, many Indonesian banks have been struggling to collect debts that have turned sour, or what the industry terms as nonperforming loans. They have not been successful. The total amount is not only staggering, it has also been growing: Rp 30.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Mexico wants to get closer to RI and ASEAN
Mexico wants to get closer to RI and ASEAN JAKARTA (JP): Mexican Foreign Minister Jose Angel Gurria met President Soeharto yesterday on the last day of his visit, aimed at improving the states' relations.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Ahmad AFC's player of the month
Ahmad AFC's player of the month KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Fandi Ahmad of Singapore's Geylang United has been declared player of the month for June by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).Fandi was the joint top scorer as Geylang won the first phase of the newly-formed professional S.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
AIDS progress praised
AIDS progress praised JAKARTA (JP): Local experts are hailing signs of relative progress in the fight against Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) worldwide, pledging an even greater effort to achieve similar success here.Dr.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
World Bank approves loan for education
World Bank approves loan for education JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank approved on Tuesday a US$104 million to Indonesia to finance the Central Indonesia Junior Secondary Education Project.The project will expand access to and improve the quality of junior secondary education with the goal of building...
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
PPP shows strength prior to general elections
PPP shows strength prior to general elections JAKARTA (JP): More than 15,000 supporters of the Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP) held a rally here yesterday in a massive show of strength in the run-up to next year's general elections.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
RI, Mongolia sign deal
RI, Mongolia sign deal JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Mongolia have signed an agreement on the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of tax evasion with respect to taxes on incomes.The agreement was signed in Ulan Bator on Tuesday by Indonesian Ambassador Rachmat Witoelar and Mongolian...
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Soerjadi seeks military's help to take over HQ
Soerjadi seeks military's help to take over HQ JAKARTA (JP): Soerjadi, the government-backed leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), formally asked the Armed Forces (ABRI) to help retake the party's headquarters from Megawati Soekarnoputri, leader of the rival PDI board.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Two die as boat sinks
Two die as boat sinks CIREBON, West Java: Two people died and one went missing after a boat capsized on Tuesday afternoon at Bungko village in Cirebon during a traditional racing event.Locally dubbed Nadran, the event is a traditional race during which boats race to catch offerings thrown into the...
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Selamat Sempurna to sell 34.4m shares
Selamat Sempurna to sell 34.4m shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Selamat Sempurna, an automotive parts manufacturer, plans to sell 34.4 million shares, each with a nominal value of Rp 500 (21 U.S. cents), to raise approximately Rp 70 billion.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
When television swallows kids and spits out zombies
When television swallows kids and spits out zombiesBy L.E. Nugroho BANDUNG (JP): Television can be a child's best friend. Kids often spend more time with the television than with their parents. Many kids turn on the television because they're bored, tired or have nothing to do.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Buton asphalt for Vietnam
Buton asphalt for Vietnam JAKARTA (JP): Facing difficulties in marketing its asphalt domestically, foreign investment firm PT Amerta Margayasa Aspal plans to export its products to a number of neighboring countries.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Redefining the role of political parties
Redefining the role of political parties Street demonstrations have revived discussions on the roles and concepts of political parties. Political scientist Arbi Sanit explores this phenomena and its relevance to Indonesia.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Opportunity
Opportunity Women's opportunities in politics limited. Page 2 Police Survey reveals poor perception of police. Page 3 North Korea Political and economic experts predict North Korea's collapse. Page 5 Steel venture Krakatau Steel and Posco of Korea set up steel venture.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Survey reveals poor perception of police
Survey reveals poor perception of police JAKARTA (JP): Most respondents of a recent survey said they considered the police to be ill-behaved and corrupt, always putting money first when it comes to priorities in serving the public.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Tourism board slow to receive tax revenues
Tourism board slow to receive tax revenues JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tourism Promotion Board, a semi- governmental body assigned to promote the country's tourism industry abroad, has only received Rp 31.12 billion, or 26 percent of the Rp 120.17 billion expected in development taxes.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
DSTP seeks better way to go public
DSTP seeks better way to go public JAKARTA (JP): PT Dua Satu Tiga Puluh (DSTP), a company set up by the government to finance a US$2 billion project to produce jet planes that will be built by state-owned aircraft manufacturer PT IPTN, is looking for a better way to sell its shares to the public.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Governor warns nightclubs used for drug dealing
Governor warns nightclubs used for drug dealing JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday that the city will revoke the operation permits of public establishments used for drug dealing.The governor has instructed the city's tourism agency to follow President Soeharto's instruction to...
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Three killed in Bogor crash
Three killed in Bogor crash BOGOR, West Java (JP): Three people were killed and four people were seriously injured when two public transport vans collided head-on at dawn yesterday on Jl. Baru in Bogor.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
State only rescue 40% of bad loans
State only rescue 40% of bad loans JAKARTA (JP): The state receivership agency, BUPLN, has only recovered about Rp 1 trillion from state-owned banks' bad loans in the last two years, or 40 percent of its original target, a senior agency official said yesterday.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Give us programmes with "Asian" values, say region's media chiefs
Give us programmes with "Asian" values, say region's media chiefs MANILA (AFP): Media executives called on TV stations yesterday to promote programming and publications with "Asian" values as they warned against the dominance of Western TV programs in Asian homes.