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Wed, 14 Aug 1996
Indonesia hopes to avoid early clash with Thailand
Indonesia hopes to avoid early clash with Thailand JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia does not want to risk an early clash with favorite Thailand in the initial ASEAN Tiger Cup soccer tournament in Singapore from Sept. 1 to 15, according to the team manager.
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
Top stars to miss Malaysia Open
Top stars to miss Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): Many of the world's best badminton players will be absent from the Malaysian Open, scheduled from Aug. 21 to Aug. 25.Following Olympic champion Poul-Erik Hoyer-Larsen's decision to skip the grand prix tournament, Indonesia announced yesterday that it...
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
Cambodia rice market
Cambodia rice market PHNOM PENH (Reuter): Singaporean rice traders, after touring Cambodia's rice markets, said they were optimistic about the prospect of developing Cambodia into an important rice producer for international markets.
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
RI privatization too slow: Economist
RI privatization too slow: Economist JAKARTA (JP): Privatization in Indonesia is very slow, leaving most of the country's state-owned companies far from being market oriented, a noted economist said yesterday.
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
Bank Tiara, HLG Capital to buy securities house
Bank Tiara, HLG Capital to buy securities house JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta-based Bank Tiara Asia and HLG Capital Berhad (HLG Capital) of Malaysia have agreed to purchase PT Intisekuriti Investama, an Indonesian securities house.
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
KL's rubber output expected to decrease
KL's rubber output expected to decrease KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's rubber output is expected to fall 3.23 percent to 1.05 million tons this year as estates convert land to other uses and growers cut crop size because of lower prices, officials said yesterday.
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
Diarrhea hits Kupang
Diarrhea hits Kupang KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: At least three people have died and 17 others have been hospitalized as diarrhea hit Oekabiti subdistrict, officials said yesterday.Sammi Nalle from the Kupang General Hospital said the number of people admitted with diarrhea to the hospital has been...
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
Human rights, anti-corruption must be linked: Sociologist
Human rights, anti-corruption must be linked: Sociologist MANILA (JP): Human rights activists, particularly in Southeast Asia, have yet to link their campaigns with anticorruption awareness, a sociologist said.
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
Six arrested for robbery on bus
Six arrested for robbery on bus JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested six men for robbing bus passengers in Central Jakarta.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Abubakar Nataprawira said the men -- identified as Ayut, 32, Andi Irnanto, 24, Palma Oloan Siregar, 29, Oki, 20, Helmi Firdaus, 24 and Dody...
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
How to protect children from TV's bad influence
How to protect children from TV's bad influence Anak-anak dan Televisi By Milton Chen, Ph.D. Published by Gramedia Pustaka Utama, Jakarta, 1996 219 pages, Rp 15,000 JAKARTA (JP): However busy you are in your daily work, I trust that as a responsible parent you exercise control over your children...
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
'August mob' rocks Ambon
'August mob' rocks Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): Bank employees across the city were dumbfounded Monday when they opened their doors only to find huge crowds fighting their way in to have bank notes with serial numbers ending in 23 and 73 exchanged for 10 times the nominal value.
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
Traders say RI Minas oil prices can slump further
Traders say RI Minas oil prices can slump further SINGAPORE (Reuter): Prices for Indonesia's benchmark Minas crude oil have slumped in recent weeks but could still fall further, traders said yesterday.August liftings of the crude have traded at wider than a 20- cent discount to the Indonesian...
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
Rukmana's claim on land denied
Rukmana's claim on land denied JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta State Administrative Court has turned down the lawsuit filed by a private firm against the state minister of agrarian affairs over a 214-hectare plot in Rancamaya, Bogor, West Java.Judge Lintong A.
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 13, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,050 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 750 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,200 -50 802,000 Aneka Kimia...
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
'August mob' rocks Ambon
'August mob' rocks Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): Bank employees across the city were dumbfounded Monday when they opened their doors only to find huge crowds fighting their way in to have bank notes with serial numbers ending in 23 and 73 exchanged for 10 times the nominal value.
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
Discrimination continues despite new ruling
Discrimination continues despite new rulingBy Gedsiri Suhartono JAKARTA (JP): One month ago Indonesians of Chinese descent sighed in relief when a ruling was issued in an attempt to end administrative discrimination against them.
Wed, 14 Aug 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,...
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
'RI being undermined by foreign groups'
'RI being undermined by foreign groups' JAKARTA (JP): A senior cabinet minister alleged yesterday that some foreign interest groups were trying to sabotage Indonesia's efforts to become a prosperous and influential nation.
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
Pesticide content in fruit to be regulated
Pesticide content in fruit to be regulated JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon issue a ruling on the standardization of content of pesticide residue in fruits and vegetables to protect consumers, says a senior official.
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 Game Show: Fun House 3:05 Children's Program: Arena 123 3:30 TV Series: Just The Ten of Us 4:05 TV Drama: Permohonan 4:30 Documentary 4:55 Filler 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Travel: Bali 6:15 Village...
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
Pilot's brother gets ring
Pilot's brother gets ring WASHINGTON (AFP): Indonesia handed over a college ring yesterday to the brother of an American fighter pilot who crashed over Japanese-occupied Irian Jaya in World War II, 52 years after the airman's death.
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
The kind of stability we desire
The kind of stability we desire Security and order appear to have returned to Jakarta following the "Gray Saturday" incident. This is evident from Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso's statement that some security personnel posted in public places will be withdrawn this week.
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
APEC to firm up free trade policy: Senior official
APEC to firm up free trade policy: Senior official MANILA (AFP): Senior officials from the 18-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum meet in the southern Philippines next week to firm up commitments to free trade, a senior official said yesterday.
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
Serviceman held for stealing
Serviceman held for stealing JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested a low-ranking Army officer yesterday for allegedly stealing the purse of a shopkeeper on Jl. Kramat Bunder, Central Jakarta.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
The pride, price and problems of peaceful German unification
The pride, price and problems of peaceful German unificationBy Oei Eng Goan The Federal Republic of Germany invited 11 Asian journalists last month to visit a number of German cities, research institutes and economic locations.
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
Equal partnerships in int'l cooperation vital: Soeharto
Equal partnerships in int'l cooperation vital: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto underlined yesterday the importance of equal partnership in international cooperation, in which countries could interact on a balance footing, despite underlying differences in perception.
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
HongkongBank to sue govt arbitrator
HongkongBank to sue govt arbitrator JAKARTA (JP): HongkongBank plans to take the Ministry of Manpower's arbitration body to the Jakarta High Administrative Court for having ruled in favor of the bank's striking employees."We are in the process of suing the arbitrary body," said the bank's lawyer, R.
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
Ruwiyati wins Bimantara car
Ruwiyati wins Bimantara car JAKARTA (JP): Women's long-distance runner Ruwiyati won a Bimantara Cakra car after breaking the national 10-kilometer record in her win at the Caltex 10K run on Sunday.The 19-year-old runner and SEA Games marathon gold medalist clocked 35 minutes, one minute and 31...
Wed, 14 Aug 1996
Phone failure in Cibubur
Phone failure in Cibubur We have been unable to make telephone calls for the past week though we can receive incoming calls.When we reported this failure, we were advised that some 100 lines were down in our area and that the problem was being attended to. More than one week has since lapsed.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Science contest winners to be announced Thursday
Science contest winners to be announced Thursday JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Education and Culture is expected to announce on Thursday the winners of this year's national young scientist contest.Twenty-five participants completed their research project presentations over the weekend in the...
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Mayor says Bogor needs own arts
Mayor says Bogor needs own arts BOGOR, West Java (JP): The mayor of Bogor, Eddy Gunardi, has asked artisans, art teachers and other people interested in art to help create arts special to Bogor."Bogor does not yet have special arts which can be publicized to attract tourists," said Eddy's written...
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Superbike championships likely to remain at Sentul
Superbike championships likely to remain at Sentul JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is poised to stage one leg of the Superbike World Championship for the foreseeable future and so bolster the annual program of the Indonesian Motor Association.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Flags and stickers for PPP
Flags and stickers for PPP JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) members at the House of Representatives have received 2,000 party flags and 27,000 stickers from the residents of Kebon Kacang, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Probe into arms purchase urged
Probe into arms purchase urged KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's parliamentary opposition leader yesterday called for an inquiry into allegations by an air force general that the defense ministry had bought sub-standard equipment from ex-military officers.Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) chief Lt.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Textile-quota traders will be fined: Tunky
Textile-quota traders will be fined: Tunky JAKARTA (JP): The government is to fine traders of textile- export quotas in a bid to encourage more exports of textiles and textile-related products.Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said in Nusa Dua, Bali, yesterday that quota trading...
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Broken-hearted girl chops mother
Broken-hearted girl chops mother CILACAP, Central Java: Blinded by frustration and resentment, Santi, 20, wielded a machete at her 50-year-old mother and struck her several fatal blows to the head.The incident occurred after Santi's parents decided to break up her relationship with a local boy she...
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
PT Inti, Japan firms to make cellular terminals
PT Inti, Japan firms to make cellular terminals JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned telecommunications equipment manufacturer PT Industri Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Inti) plans to produce cellular telecommunications handsets for the Personal Handy-phone System (PHS) jointly with a number of Japanese firms.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Confucianism
Confucianism Government stance on Confucianism criticized. Page 2 Ecstasy Detective detained after 'ecstasy' actress escapes. Page 3 Ties Australia-Malaysia ties still need time. Page 4 Food Supply and demand for basic food is changing.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Coffee price mixed
Coffee price mixed LONDON (Reuter): Robusta coffee futures ended yesterday's morning session narrowly mixed with the front-month September holding firmer on short covering by commodity funds.Traders said deferred months however took a tumble, pressured by some light origin selling particularly from...
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
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;JP;ARH; ANPAf..r.. Photo-Communist-Document Photo caption JP/1/captionPhoto A: AntaraSYNONYMOUS: Armed Forces chief spokesman Brig. Gen. Amir Syarifudin shows reporters a copy of the statutes of the Democratic People's Party (PRD), which he claims is similar to the statutes of the outlawed...
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
NU remains neutral in political tension
NU remains neutral in political tension SURABAYA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid said yesterday his 30-million-strong Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) will remain neutral in the current political tension.NU is not interested in following in the footsteps of numerous organizations that have massed and pledged...
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
PRD chief, executives arrested
PRD chief, executives arrested JAKARTA (JP): The authorities have captured the leader of Democratic People's Party (PRD), Budiman Sudjatmiko, and nine other activists blamed for inciting the July 27 riots.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
MAS buys aircraft engines
MAS buys aircraft engines KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia Airline System Bhd. said yesterday it had finalized an order with Britain's Rolls-Royce Aerospace Group to buy Rolls-Royce Trent 800 engines for 15 Boeing 777 aircraft.The national carrier did not reveal the price of the engines.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Slow trade will subdue SE Asian rubber prices
Slow trade will subdue SE Asian rubber prices SINGAPORE (Reuter): Slack demand and abundant supplies will keep the Southeast Asian rubber market subdued this week, regional traders said yesterday.The absence of major offtake from China and the seasonal summer slump as buyers in Europe and the...
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Subversion law has long history in RI
Subversion law has long history in RI While most of the suspects detained afer the recent riots in Jakarta face criminal charges, at least one will be tried for subversion. Social scientist Ariel Heryanto explores the history of the country's subversion law.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Lightning kills school girl
Lightning kills school girl PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Three girls were struck by lightning on Saturday while walking home from school. One of them, 15-year- old Triaswati, died from severe burns.The other two, Erni Masitoh, 17, and Diana Susilowati, 15, escaped with minor burns and are currently...
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
City-owned hotel gets fresh injection of funds
City-owned hotel gets fresh injection of funds JAKARTA (JP): City-owned hotel company Wisata Niaga Jaya will receive an injection of Rp 192.5 billion over a number of years to expand its building capabilities.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Back to normal
Back to normal Reports citing Jakarta's military commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso as saying that the military personnel deployed at a number of public places in the wake of the July 27 upheavals will soon be withdrawn must be taken as a sure indication that Indonesia's capital city has now more or less...
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
SMID students hide to avoid capture
SMID students hide to avoid capture PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Two students who are said to be "political activists" of the Indonesian Students' Solidarity for Democracy (SMID) movement from Diponegoro University left their field research work after discovering they were being pursued by the police.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
The kind of stability we desire
The kind of stability we desire Security and order appear to have returned to Jakarta following the "Gray Saturday" incident. This is evident from Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso's statement that some security personnel posted in public places will be withdrawn this week.