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Fri, 16 Aug 1996
'ASEAN membership to change Myanmar'
'ASEAN membership to change Myanmar' KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday that Myanmar's early entry into ASEAN would be a more constructive way of speeding up economic and political changes there.
Fri, 16 Aug 1996
Internal rifts riddle association of manpower suppliers
Internal rifts riddle association of manpower suppliers JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Manpower Suppliers, formed last year to end the chaos affecting manpower exports, is now paralyzed by internal rifts, a press report said yesterday.
Fri, 16 Aug 1996
Yayuk rises one place in world rankings
Yayuk rises one place in world rankings JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian tennis queen Yayuk Basuki managed only the slightest of improvements when the latest world rankings were announced, despite her impressive performance last week.
Fri, 16 Aug 1996
Documentary on East Timor made
Documentary on East Timor made DILI, East Timor: The provincial office of the Ministry of Education and Culture has begun filming a documentary on the remains of the Portuguese heritage and culture left behind after the province was integrated into Indonesia in 1976.
Fri, 16 Aug 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) (in rupiah) on Aug. 15, 1996 ----------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading volume ----------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,050 0 1,000 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo...
Fri, 16 Aug 1996
Judge's toothache
Judge's toothacheFrom JayakartaThe Aug. 1 trial of Indonesian Democratic Party chairwoman Megawati was postponed for three weeks because the presiding judge, I Gede Ketut Sukarata, was reportedly suffering from a toothache. The judge's medical note was signed by a dentist named Rudi Gunawan.
Fri, 16 Aug 1996
Car taxing system?
Car taxing system? I like to regard myself as a model citizen, and I have the highest regard for Indonesian law and the police force. Imagine my distress, therefore, when ran afoul of the complex but laudable 3-in-1 traffic system.
Fri, 16 Aug 1996
Govt to delegate forest management
Govt to delegate forest management JAKARTA (JP): The government is to issue a decree later this year on the delegation of forest supervision from the central government to local administrations."The decree will be made to promote the preservation of our forests," Minister of Forestry Djamaludin...
Fri, 16 Aug 1996
Our farmers' lot
Our farmers' lotFrom KompasAs an agricultural engineer I have always wondered why our farmers, especially those who toil in the rice fields, live in such dire poverty. After all, their lots of land are pretty large.The article published in Kompas on Aug.
Fri, 16 Aug 1996
CFC asked to allocate more on research
CFC asked to allocate more on research JAKARTA (JP): The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) should allocate more to commodity research and development if it is to help developing countries, seminar members concluded yesterday.
Fri, 16 Aug 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teaching: Islam 6:25 News: Focus Fajar 6:45 Sports: Bugar dan Sehat 7:00 Morning News 7:30 Cartoon 8:30 Features 9:00 English News Service 10:00 Independence Day Celebration: Upacara Peringatan Detik Detik Proklamasi (live) 11:00 Music: Lagu Keroncong 12:00 p.m.
Fri, 16 Aug 1996
Japan riddle haunts Asia-Pacific
Japan riddle haunts Asia-PacificBy S. P. SETH SYDNEY (JP): According to reports, Japan's economy has turned the corner. For the year ending March 1996, its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated to have risen by about 2.5 percent: the best results since 1991.
Fri, 16 Aug 1996
'Mahaputera' awards conferred on 43 people
'Mahaputera' awards conferred on 43 people JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto conferred Mahaputera awards on 43 people yesterday for their contributions to Indonesia's development. Most were cabinet ministers, senior officials and former officials.
Fri, 16 Aug 1996
Garbage kings
Garbage kings Indonesia is indebted to mother nature for bestowing her magnanimity on this island country for having in possession some of the world's number one features like the longest coastline, active volcanoes, varied culture and green forests.
Fri, 16 Aug 1996
'Water supply won't hurt PAM Jaya privatization'
'Water supply won't hurt PAM Jaya privatization' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar says that the supply of raw water will not affect the privatization plans of city-owned water company PAM Jaya.Raw water is the technical term for pre-processed river water.
Fri, 16 Aug 1996
Execute sodomizer, says Lopa
Execute sodomizer, says Lopa UJUNGPANDANG (JP): Secretary-General of the National Commission on Human Rights Baharuddin Lopa expressed his opinion that Siswanto, the alleged sodomizer and murderer of 10 boys, deserves the death penalty."I personally agree because the suspect is very sadistic.
Fri, 16 Aug 1996
Zarima's easy escape
Zarima's easy escape The case of Zarima, a television actress suspected of trafficking the drug Ecstasy, has left many people wondering. The police succeeded last Thursday in seizing Zarima and 29,667 Ecstasy pills, only to see her escape with ease the following day.
Fri, 16 Aug 1996
Suspected rebels torch two buses
Suspected rebels torch two buses PAMPANGA, Philippines (DPA): Suspected communist rebels burned two passenger buses in the northern Philippines reportedly to protest a recent increase in oil prices, police said yesterday.
Fri, 16 Aug 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.
Fri, 16 Aug 1996
Journalist attacked
Journalist attacked YOGYAKARTA: A journalists from the Yogyakarta-based Bernas newspaper was attacked in his home on Tuesday midnight in what many suspect to be related to articles he had written.Safruddin, 34, who covers events in the Bantul regency is currently undergoing treatment in the...
Fri, 16 Aug 1996
Tarub installed as ABRI chief of general affairs
Tarub installed as ABRI chief of general affairs JAKARTA (JP): Lt. Gen. Soeyono relinquished his strategic post as chief of Armed Forces General Affairs yesterday to his slightly older successor, Lt. Gen. Tarub, former chief of the Army's Strategic Reserve Command.
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
Plan to deploy undercover police hailed
Plan to deploy undercover police hailed JAKARTA (JP): A number of bus drivers and passengers fully supported yesterday a plan to deploy undercover police officers in an effort to reduce robberies on city buses.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
SE Asian corn prices steady
SE Asian corn prices steady KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Domestic corn prices in Malaysia and Indonesia were virtually unchanged on the back of ample supplies in the market, regional traders said yesterday.The two countries have built up their stocks by importing heavily in recent months, dealers said.
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
Ecstasy trial continues
Ecstasy trial continues TANGERANG, West Java (JP): The defense lawyers of a woman being tried for attempting to smuggle 9,000 Ecstasy pills into the country asked the Tangerang District Court yesterday to drop the charges against their client.
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
Where to go in Bandung: Aug. 15, 1996
Where to go in Bandung: Aug. 15, 1996Music and entertainment * Chedi Hotel: Jl. Rancabentang 56-58: Job (Piano), Monday to Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Irven (Guitar), Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Mixed voices Accapela singer and Andi (Pianist), Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 p.m.
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
Biting back in Medan
Biting back in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): A 58-year-old mother, identified only as Tbs, and two of her children, aged 32 and 21, have been taken to court for a biting attack on their neighbor.Their 45-year-old neighbor, Dohar br.
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
TV Program: Thursday, Aug. 15, 1996
TV Program: Thursday, Aug. 15, 1996 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Matters 3:05 Children's program: Gerak dan Lagu 3:30 Travel: Last Frontier 4:00 Science Film: Here Comes The Stars 4:30 Sports: Sepak Takraw 4:55 Filler 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan...
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
Gifted children must be indentified early: Experts
Gifted children must be indentified early: Experts YOGYAKARTA (JP): Education experts and psychologists agreed at a conference here yesterday that early identification and proper education are crucial elements in the development process of gifted children.
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
People told to get health insurace
People told to get health insurace JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Heath Sujudi encouraged the public yesterday to participate in health insurance programs as a way to cope with rising medical costs.Currently, he said, many people are still reluctant to use the prepayment system in health care, due to...
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
Where to go Jakarta, for Aug. 15, 1996
Where to go Jakarta, for Aug. 15, 1996Music * 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.
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
City may operate only mass transports
City may operate only mass transports JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to curb congestion on the city's roads, the administration plans to have only three modes of public transportation operating in the future; large buses, taxis and underground trains, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja says.
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
Germany seeking new partners in Asia
Germany seeking new partners in Asia The following article is based on a report from a visit to Germany by 11 Asian journalists including one from The Jakarta Post.By Oei Eng Goan HAMBURG, Germany (JP): Although markets of preference for most German enterprises are member countries of the European...
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
Mayne and Kalbe tie up
Mayne and Kalbe tie up SYDNEY (Reuter): Transport and health care group Mayne Nickless Ltd said yesterday its Health Care of Australia unit had signed a joint venture agreement with Indonesia's PT Kalbe Farma Group.
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
Pollution recorder stolen
Pollution recorder stolen JAKARTA (JP): A thief has stolen an air pollution recorder worth Rp 10 million (US$4,225) from under Jl. Merdeka Selatan, Central Jakarta, near the City Hall.The head of the City Environment Bureau, Aboejoewono Aboeprajitno said he learned of the theft from one of his...
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
Book bazaar planned in Depok
Book bazaar planned in Depok JAKARTA (JP): A book bazaar to commemorate Independence Day is to be held in the compound of the Ramandha building, Jl. Arief Rachman Hakim, Depok, from Aug. 18 to Aug. 24.Hundreds of local books will be displayed in the bazaar called "Gebyar Kemerdekaan".
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
UAL seeks RI landing
UAL seeks RI landing CHICAGO (Reuter): UAL Corp's United Airlines said it had applied for landing rights in Indonesia and hoped to begin service from the United States on Oct. 1, but the plan depended on approval from Japan.
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
RI feared to become Asia's lafgest importer of foodstuffs
RI feared to become Asia's lafgest importer of foodstuffs JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia could become Asia's largest importer of foodstuffs by the turn of the century if the government does not take steps to develop agriculture's "on-farm" sector, experts warn.
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
Disabled to perform Javanese dances
Disabled to perform Javanese dances JAKARTA (JP): Disabled children from Krida Yudha Sinalika Pagerluhur, a school for the disabled in Wonosobo, Central Java, will perform Javanese dances here this weekend.They will perform the dances at Pondok Indah Mall on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
Tell the public the truth
Tell the public the truthFrom MerdekaThe Malaysian government's strict supervision of the sale of chickens in the market is exemplary. The control is deemed necessary to prevent the possibility of contamination by chemicals in chicken feed.It is time for us to protect consumers from bad food.
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
Manila's new steel plant
Manila's new steel plant MANILA (AFP): Steel Asia Manufacturing Corp., a joint venture involving Singapore's National Steel Ltd. and two local partners, is to build rolling steel mills in the Philippines for 4.3 billion pesos (US$165 million), company officials said yesterday.
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
Minas differentials weaken further
Minas differentials weaken further SINGAPORE (Reuter): The Minas crude oil discount to the Indonesian Contract Price (ICP) appeared to be slipping further yesterday, traders said.A trader was said to have sold 200,000 barrels of Minas crude to China at a fixed price of US$18.80 per barrel.
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 14, 1996: -------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,050 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo...
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
General denies rumors of division within ABRI
General denies rumors of division within ABRI SURABAYA (JP): A senior army general has dismissed rumors of a division within the Armed Forces as lies spread by irresponsible groups.Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief of Sociopolitical Affairs Lt. Gen.
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
Australian TV news
Australian TV news I have noticed that Australia TV News coverage (via satellite) on Indonesia has been tainted with misleading and stubbornly biased journalistic reporting.For example, the hostage rescue in Irian Jaya was opened with: "A setback for the Irian Independence Movement...
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
Indonesian trade mission to go to Eastern Europe
Indonesian trade mission to go to Eastern Europe JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of company executives are to tour three Eastern European countries, Poland, Slovakia and Rumania in September and early October to promote Indonesian exports.
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
Flood victims trash office
Flood victims trash office MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Townspeople here have a unique way of expressing how they feel. They say it with trash.After floods hit their homes over the weekend, residents of the Pagutan neighborhood filled up five trucks with smelly trash that surfaced during the...
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
Ramos to attend princess' wedding
Ramos to attend princess' wedding MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos said yesterday he will travel to Brunei this weekend to attend the wedding of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's eldest daughter.Ramos said he and his wife, Amelita, were requested by Bolkiah to stand as sponsors at the wedding...
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
Oposition growing to PRD charges
Oposition growing to PRD charges JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights yesterday joined the chorus opposed to the government's plan to slap subversion charges on alleged instigators of the July 27 unrest.
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
Govt urged to liberalize palm oil business
Govt urged to liberalize palm oil business JAKARTA (JP): The government should liberalize the palm oil industry to prepare it to compete on the world market, analysts said yesterday."Oligopsony, oligopoly and uncertain policy are hampering the development of our palm oil industries.
Thu, 15 Aug 1996
24 new police stations set up for public service
24 new police stations set up for public service JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata has inaugurated the operation of 24 new police stations in the Greater Jakarta area to meet the increasing needs of the public for police services.Spokesman Lt. Col.