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Sat, 14 Sep 1996
Industrial sales up in RP
Industrial sales up in RP MANILA (AFP): Sales from key Philippine industries rose 8 percent from a year earlier to 186.99 billion pesos (US$7.2 billion) in the six months to June, the Trade Department said yesterday.
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
Tragicomedy 'Gerr' enlivens Schouwburg II Festival 1996
Tragicomedy 'Gerr' enlivens Schouwburg II Festival 1996By Oei Eng Goan JAKARTA (JP): Participating in a nine-day art event called the Schouwburg Festival II 1996, playwright Putu Wijaya's group, Teater Mandiri, staged Gerr, a tragicomedy on the death and resurrection of the protagonist and snobbery...
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
Schools to be built on stilts in flood-prone areas
Schools to be built on stilts in flood-prone areas JAKARTA (JP): The city administration plans to build elementary school buildings in flood-prone areas on raised platforms to ensure that school documents and furniture remain intact when heavy rain hits the areas.
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
Steady Safe obtains loan
Steady Safe obtains loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Steady Safe, a publicly-listed transport company, has signed an agreement with a syndication of 22 banks for a US$100 million loan that will be used to enlarge its armada and repay its debts.
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
PRD activists detained
PRD activists detained SEMARANG: Seven members of the outlawed Democratic People's Party (PRD) were arrested by police in Ungaran on Thursday while holding a clandestine meeting.Central Java Police Chief Maj. Gen.
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
Basofi's van buying spree sparks criticism
Basofi's van buying spree sparks criticism SURABAYA (JP): East Java governor Basofi Sudirman has come under fire for buying 640 Isuzu Panther vans worth Rp 23 billion (US$9.7 million) for subdistrict chiefs without consulting the legislative council.
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
Brokers skeptical about Thai market rescue drive
Brokers skeptical about Thai market rescue driveBy Vithoon Amorn BANGKOK (Reuter): The Thai government and private sector have stepped up a joint campaign this week to rescue a battered Thai stock market but analysts were skeptical it could revive confidence and convince investors to return.
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
Chedi responds
Chedi responds We would like to reply to Mr. Bondan Winarno's letter published on Sept. 12, 1996, titled Hotel reservations canceled.It is with great regret that we were not able to accommodate Mr. and Mrs. Bondan Winarno and his guests Mr. and Mrs. Robi Sularto Sastrowardoyo over the last weekend.
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
ASEAN, CER sign accord on standards
ASEAN, CER sign accord on standards JAKARTA (JP): Economic ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and countries of the Australia- New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (CER) signed here yesterday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation in...
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
Thai to seek return of bond
Thai to seek return of bond BANGKOK (AFP): A Thai property developer said yesterday its joint venture in the Philippines would seek the return of a 100 million peso (US$3.8 million) bond lodged as part of its failed bid to develop a former U.S. military recreation camp.
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
Water supply disrupted
Water supply disrupted JAKARTA (JP): The city water company announced yesterday that the water supply in Sunter Agung Podomoro and surrounding areas in North Jakarta would be disrupted because of pipe repairs on Jl. Sunter Agung Podomoro.
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
Human Rights body chairman to be elected
Human Rights body chairman to be elected JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights will elect its new leader early next month to replace Ali Said who died in June, its deputy chief Marzuki Darusman said yesterday.
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
Underrepresentation of women upsets Mien
Underrepresentation of women upsets Mien JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Women's Roles Mien Sugandhi says she is upset that Golkar, the ruling political group, is nominating fewer women for next year's general election than expected."We were promised a quota of 17 percent in the legislative branch.
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
Australia and Indonesia set on maritime boundaries
Australia and Indonesia set on maritime boundaries CANBERRA (Agencies): Australia and Indonesia have reached final agreement on the maritime boundaries between the two countries, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said yesterday.
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
Tiara, Mashill banks discuss merger
Tiara, Mashill banks discuss merger JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's managing director for supervision of commercial banks, Hendrobudiyanto, acknowledged yesterday that Bank Tiara and Bank Mashill are negotiating a merger.
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
Banking PR forum set up
Banking PR forum set up JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono inaugurated yesterday the establishment of a communication forum for banking public relations officers.The members of the forum, headed by Paul Sutopo, the central bank's managing director for foreign exchange...
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
Lord says F-16 sale still on
Lord says F-16 sale still on JAKARTA (JP): U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Winston Lord said yesterday that Washington would proceed with the sale of nine F-16 fighter jets to Indonesia.
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
The balance of power in East Asia
The balance of power in East Asia Our Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin recently gave a talk at the Malaysian Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) on the Balance of Power in East Asia. A modified version of the talk follows in this and a following article on Monday.
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
Judge shows compassion
Judge shows compassion JAKARTA (JP): A West Jakarta teenager convicted of assault had his jail term reduced from nine to seven months after he pleaded with the judge to let him out in time to see his wife give birth.
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
KL issues warning to foreign workers
KL issues warning to foreign workers KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Malaysia has warned foreign workers it will revoke their work permits if they misbehave and ignore local sensibilities, following a brawl earlier this week involving about 200 villagers and Bangladeshi workers, news reports said yesterday.
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
Rights commission urges solution
Rights commission urges solution SURABAYA: A team from the National Commission on Human Rights urged the city administration to resolve the land row in Tubanan district once and for all along the lines of an agreement it helped broker last year.
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 13, 1996: Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,325 125 25,500 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 700 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,150 0 675,500 Aneka Kimia Raya...
Sat, 14 Sep 1996
ASEAN countries agree to cooperate on capital goods
ASEAN countries agree to cooperate on capital goods JAKARTA (JP): The governments and business agencies of the seven members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed here yesterday to sound out regional cooperation in the production of capital goods.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
One more student arrested for murder
One more student arrested for murder JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested another student suspected of stabbing to death a student from a rival high school last Friday.Two students, identified as Edi Suprapto and Wahyudi, were arrested on Monday, while another student, identified as Engkos, is still...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
'Arun' -- From Falklands to Natunas
'Arun' -- From Falklands to NatunasBy Ridwan M. Sijabat ON BOARD KRI ARUN (JP): This 11,522-deadweight ton supply ship has seen plenty of action, real and imaginary wars.Once called the HMS Green Rover, it was part of the British fleet that was sent on a long voyage across the Atlantic Ocean to...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Le Meridien invests US$50m
Le Meridien invests US$50m JAKARTA (JP): Le Meridien Hotel has invested around US$50 million for the construction of its new tower standing adjacent to the main building, $30 million of which was a loan from Hong Kong Bank, the hotel's owner said.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Asian crude price hits post-Gulf War high over Iraq
Asian crude price hits post-Gulf War high over Iraq SINGAPORE (Reuter): Crude prices in Asia jumped to a post-Gulf War high yesterday as another round of hostilities between Iraq and the United States sparked a fresh buying flurry.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Sanctions seen ineffective to improve human rights
Sanctions seen ineffective to improve human rights BATAM, Riau (JP): Private sector representatives from the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations spoke out yesterday against the use of unilateral measures to address human rights concerns.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Hariyanto's loss spoils C. Java's badminton win
Hariyanto's loss spoils C. Java's badminton win JAKARTA (JP): The reigning world badminton champion, Hariyanto Arbi, suffered a shocking straight-set defeat to lowly Irwansyah yesterday in their group match at the 14th National Games.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
'RI needs to tighten fiscal policies'
'RI needs to tighten fiscal policies' JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund has commended Indonesia's sound macroeconomic policies, but is concerned with the short and medium-term challenges of high external debt levels, the current account deficit and an overheating economy.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music * Elmi Hotel: Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 42-44: - Qemi Club: Karaoke/Disco, Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Master Band, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Atlantic Band, Tuesday and Saturday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Abouwhim Band, Thursday, 10:30 p.m.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Rising stars sprint and walk to National Games glory
Rising stars sprint and walk to National Games glory JAKARTA (JP): Agustinus Ngamel was crowned the country's fastest man as new stars stole the limelight in the 14th National Games (PON) yesterday.The Irian-born Maluku runner, without national record holder Mardi Lestari present to pose a threat,...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
System for ecological disputes needed
System for ecological disputes needed JAKARTA (JP): Non-governmental organization (NGO) activists and government officials agreed yesterday that Indonesia must establish a system to settle environmental disputes.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Alleged pedophile Robot's dossier to be completed soon
Alleged pedophile Robot's dossier to be completed soon JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Police have been working hard to complete a dossier of the alleged pedophile and killer of 10 boys -- Siswanto, alias Robot -- since the results of his DNA tests came in.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Ministers settle farm produce rift
Ministers settle farm produce rift JAKARTA (JP): Economic ministers from the seven members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) finally reached a compromise yesterday on the thorny issue of liberalizing trade in sensitive farm products.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Astra to launch cheap sedans by '98: T.P. Rachmat
Astra to launch cheap sedans by '98: T.P. Rachmat KARAWANG, West Java (JP): A joint venture between PT Astra International and a Japanese company plans to launch low-priced, 1500-cc sedans by 1998.Astra's president, Theodore Permadi Rachmat, told reporters here yesterday that the joint venture will...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Criticism from retired officials needed, Edi says
Criticism from retired officials needed, Edi says JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat said yesterday that Indonesia needed constructive criticism from its retired government officials to fertilize democracy.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Subsidized loans soar
Subsidized loans soar JAKARTA (JP): The value of liquidity credits, or subsidized loans, provided by Bank Indonesia increased 21 percent in the three months to June: From Rp 9.21 trillion in March to Rp 11.27 trillion (US$4.77 billion) in June.Bank Indonesia Governor J.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Shipping services deficit estimated to reach $2.1b
Shipping services deficit estimated to reach $2.1b JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Sea Transportation Soentoro estimates that the deficit in shipping services will account for nearly 25 percent, or US$2.1 billion, of the country's current account deficit projected to reach $8.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Leadership rift likely to damage PDI performance
Leadership rift likely to damage PDI performance SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) will suffer in next year's general election if the party's leadership conflict gets any worse, political observers predict.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Rice, sugar and AFTA
Rice, sugar and AFTA In a surprise move at the 10th AFTA board meeting in Jakarta Wednesday, Indonesia asked to postpone lowering tariffs on rice and sugar until Jan.1, 2020, to coincide with the APEC schedule.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Police investigate factory fire
Police investigate factory fire JAKARTA (JP): Three employees of a shoe factory destroyed by a fire Wednesday morning are still under questioning by the Tangerang police."However, we can not yet announce any conclusion to our preliminary investigation about the fire because everything is still...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Visa card surcharge
Visa card surcharge I wish to express my thanks and gratitude to Bank Niaga Visa Card Center for supporting me as a valued customer and quickly handling my complaint on a Visa surcharge I incurred from Mitra Keluarga Hospital (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 10).
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Bogor market yet to be renovated
Bogor market yet to be renovated BOGOR, West Java (JP): The fire-ravaged Pasar Anyar market in Bogor has yet to be renovated because a technical investigation on the impact of the fire has just finished.
Fri, 13 Sep 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, 13 Sep 1996
Prosecutor wants 18 months for Ecstasy trafficker
Prosecutor wants 18 months for Ecstasy trafficker JAKARTA (JP): A state prosecutor urged a court yesterday to sentence a 56-year-old West Jakarta resident to 18 months imprisonment for trafficking Ecstasy pills.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Steel workers go on strike
Steel workers go on strike SERANG, West Java: Production at the cold rolling mill unit of state-owned PT Krakatau Steel has been partially crippled for three days because of a work stoppage by around 100 crane operators, Antara said yesterday.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Curbing credit growth
Curbing credit growth The central bank again moved to restrict credit growth and reduce speculative foreign exchange trading in a stronger bid to maintain monetary stability and contain an overheating economy.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Bulog's rice procurements reach 1.1m tons
Bulog's rice procurements reach 1.1m tons JAKARTA (JP): Domestic rice procurements by the National Logistics Agency (Bulog) reached 1.1 million tons during the first five months of the current fiscal year, indicating a 45.71 percent increase from the beginning of the year, in April.
Fri, 13 Sep 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.