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Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Kenari market to be rebuilt by private firm
Kenari market to be rebuilt by private firm JAKARTA (JP): The municipality has appointed a private contractor to rebuild the Kenari market which was partly destroyed by fire on July 12.Abdulgani, the head of the council's commission B in charge of economic affairs, said yesterday that Governor...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Fruit prices
Fruit pricesFrom Media IndonesiaA friend from Singapore and I went to a market near Jl. Gunung Sahari and Jl. Mangga Dua, Central Jakarta. We bought a Parung durian for Rp 10,000 each. My friend was taken aback by the stiff price.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Vaccine officials escape action over baby's death
Vaccine officials escape action over baby's death JAKARTA (JP): The parents of the baby girl who died after a polio vaccine on Tuesday could have sued officials for negligence, a noted lawyer said yesterday.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Banking experts welcome Bank Indonesia's move
Banking experts welcome Bank Indonesia's move JAKARTA (JP): Banking analysts welcomed yesterday Bank Indonesia's plan to raise the reserve requirement of commercial banks to 5 percent next April from the current level of 3 percent.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Why are we so suspicious of one another?
Why are we so suspicious of one another? A top official recently cast a shadow over dozens of non- governmental organizations by linking them to an organization suspected of subversion. Political scientist Riswandha Imawan picked up the issue, exploring why Indonesians are so suspicious of their...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
RI buys Thai olefins
RI buys Thai olefins BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand's first export shipment of upstream petrochemicals known as olefins was being loaded on a tanker for delivery to Indonesia, the National Petrochemical Public Co. Ltd. (NPC) said yesterday.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Pressure mounts to reopen 1984 Priok riot file
Pressure mounts to reopen 1984 Priok riot file JAKARTA (JP): The government, facing mounting pressure to reopen an investigation into a bloody riot in Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port district 12 years ago, did not rule out the possibility of doing so yesterday, but at the same time appealed for...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Rare orchid found in Irian
Rare orchid found in Irian NABIRE, Irian Jaya: Researchers have found a species of orchid which they believe to be the world's most rare, Antara reposted.The orchid is the shape of a shoe and is predominantly brown and yellow, members of the Irian Jaya chapter of the Indonesian Association of...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Exclusive housing planned
Exclusive housing planned JAKARTA (JP): An exclusive housing complex is planned to be built on a 750-hectare plot in Parung, Bogor, some 26 kilometers south of here.The complex, which will be developed by PT Kuripan Raya and have two natural lakes for its landmarks, is to be called Telaga (lake)...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
UK admits fault in KL Hawk jets
UK admits fault in KL Hawk jets KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): There were "problems in the serviceability" of the Hawk aircraft Britain sold to Malaysia, British Defense Secretary Michael Portillo has admitted in remarks published yesterday.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Manila to restart talks with NPA
Manila to restart talks with NPA MANILA (AFP): Philippine government negotiators left yesterday for the Netherlands to resume peace talks with exiled communist rebel leaders, an official said.Manuel Yan, the chief negotiator in successfully concluded peace talks with Moslem guerrillas, told...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
An evening spent with three prominent choreographers
An evening spent with three prominent choreographersBy Franki Raden JAKARTA (JP): Farida Oetoyo, Gusmiati Suid and Boi Sakti, three choreographers representing three different generations, have each made an important contribution to the world of contemporary dance in Indonesia.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Air link plan to PNG shelved
Air link plan to PNG shelved JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The Papua New Guinea government has postponed its plan to establish an air link between Daru in its Western Province and Merauke in southern Irian Jaya, Antara reported yesterday.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Do student strikes reflect a crisis in education ?
Do student strikes reflect a crisis in education ?By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Early one morning last week, my phone rang. "I would like to ask your opinion on the student strikes in Jakarta, sir," the caller said. "It seems to me that it is going to be an epidemic.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Foreigners tax
Foreigners tax This letter is in response to your article of Sept. 6, 1996 Council ratifies bill on annual foreigners tax.I am an Indonesian with a foreign wife and after I read paragraph six of the above article, which states...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Aussie PM to reaffirm commitment to Asia
Aussie PM to reaffirm commitment to Asia CANBERRA (AFP): Australian Prime Minister John Howard will stress his government's commitment to strengthening ties with Asia during his first bilateral talks overseas as leader next week, a government official said yesterday.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Separated twins' health improving
Separated twins' health improving SEMARANG: Fafa and Fifi, the Siamese twin successfully separated by doctors at the Dokter Kariadi Hospital Wednesday, were in a good condition yesterday although they were still under constant medical supervision.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 12, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 700 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,150 100 1,696,500 Aneka Kimia...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Smuggled garlic to be incinerated
Smuggled garlic to be incinerated PALEMBANG, South Sumatera (JP): Tons of smuggled garlic recently discovered by the Musi Rawas police precinct will soon be incinerated, Police Chief Lt. Col. Agustiono Dechan said.The 10.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Prostitutes' move still to be decided
Prostitutes' move still to be decided JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja wants assurances that plans to move the Kramat Tunggak red-light district are well prepared.He was responding to official statements that the prostitution complex, which is the only officially-recognized red-light...
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Government to evaluate joint telecoms projects
Government to evaluate joint telecoms projects JAKARTA (JP): The government will evaluate early next year five private joint ventures holding 15-year joint operation contracts to install and manage telecommunications networks in five operational regions of the country.
Fri, 13 Sep 1996
Momentum builds up in Natuna war games
Momentum builds up in Natuna war games ABOARD KRI ARUN (JP): An enemy fighter was shot down by a missile launched from KRI Slamet Riyadi, but not before it fired a rocket at another Indonesian warship, injuring four soldiers.
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
Police force hit by acute sickness, Kusparmono says
Police force hit by acute sickness, Kusparmono says JAKARTA (JP): A retired police general believes that the recent extortion allegedly committed by a police subprecinct chief is a reflection of an acute sickness in the corps.
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 11, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 700 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,050 0 212,000 Aneka Kimia...
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
RI's bureaucracy the worst in ASEAN: Survey
RI's bureaucracy the worst in ASEAN: Survey JAKARTA (JP): Bureaucracy remains the top headache for Japanese manufacturers operating in Indonesia, while other ASEAN countries have apparently managed to reduce red tape, according to a survey.
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
CEPA told to set power price below 6.45 U.S. cents
CEPA told to set power price below 6.45 U.S. cents JAKARTA (JP): State-owned electricity company PLN says it refuses to buy electricity from PT Consolidated Electric Power Asia's (CEPA) planned Tanjung Jati B power station if it costs more than 6.45 U.S. cents per kilowatt hour (kWh)."A price of 6.
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
Green dominates Fortun's lush landscapes
Green dominates Fortun's lush landscapesBy Parvathi Nayar Narayan JAKARTA (JP): It is practically impossible not to notice the color green at the exhibition of paintings by Ignacio Fortun at the Spanish Embassy.
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
Yayuk leads Yogyakarta to gold
Yayuk leads Yogyakarta to gold JAKARTA (JP): World number 29 Yayuk Basuki inspired Yogyakarta to the gold medal after a rain-interrupted women's tennis team final against East Java in the 14th National Games yesterday.
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
Audio video expo attractive
Audio video expo attractive JAKARTA (JP): Much larger crowds than expected have attended the first two days of a nine-day exhibition on audio and video electronic devices here."An average of 45,000 visitors have been recorded each day, which is way beyond our expectation," the organizer of Audio...
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
BI acts to cool down economy
BI acts to cool down economy JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia announced an expansion of the intervention band to 8 percent and a rise in the minimum reserve requirement to 5 percent yesterday in a surprising move to reduce speculative trading and to cool down the overheated economy.
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
Malaysian firms eye Penang-Dumai bridge project
Malaysian firms eye Penang-Dumai bridge project JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar said yesterday that several investors from Malaysia have announced their intention to invest in the construction of a bridge to connect Penang in Malaysia and Dumai in Riau province.
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
'House Supermarket' to be launched
'House Supermarket' to be launched JAKARTA (JP): A private company will soon set up a "House Supermarket", which it describes as an audio-visual medium to promote and market real estate in Greater Jakarta.
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
Baby dies after getting anti-polio vaccine
Baby dies after getting anti-polio vaccine TANGERANG, West Java (JP): The obsession with targets in the national anti-polio drive is said to be the reason behind the attitude of health officials who prioritized vaccine administration over the condition of a very sick baby.
Thu, 12 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,...
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
Jakarta is safe
Jakarta is safeFrom KompasWe all sense that Jakarta is back to normal after the July 27 surprise, which, is known as Sabtu Kelabu (gray Saturday). In the aftermath, security has been increased in strategic, or, violence prone locations where security men, armed to the teeth, are watching the public...
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
Brokers barred from ID card process
Brokers barred from ID card process JAKARTA (JP): A deputy governor said yesterday the administration will no longer permit brokers to help people applying for ID cards, and asked all mayoralty and district officials to improve their services to the public.
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
China has no qualms about RI war games
China has no qualms about RI war games JAKARTA (JP): China is not upset with the big military exercise currently being conducted by Indonesia in the Natuna Islands, Indonesia's Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung said yesterday.Feisal said Beijing's position was stated by Gen.
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
BI, Bapepam prepare merger ruling
BI, Bapepam prepare merger ruling JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono said yesterday that the central bank and the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) are preparing a regulation to facilitate mergers between publicly-listed banks.
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
'Post' becomes 'past'
'Post' becomes 'past' Of late, there is an inordinate delay in delivery of The Jakarta Post. Delivery is often erratic. Previously, we used to get the Post delivered at home at least before office hours. It's no longer the case now. Another subscriber-friend of mine concurs with this view.
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
Straits to buy S'pore firm
Straits to buy S'pore firm SYDNEY (Reuter): Gold and copper miner Straits Resources Ltd said yesterday it had agreed to buy Singapore's Straits Sebuku Pte Ltd for US$20.6 million.Straits Sebuku owns large coal interests in Indonesia, the company said.
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 10:00 a.m. Sports Games (PON) Report from the National Sports Stadium (live) 12:00 p.m. Travel: My Country 12:05 TV Series: Family Matters 12:30 Dance Performance 1:00 Travel: Last Frontier 1:30 Science Film: Here Comes the Stars 2:00 Women's World 2:30 Sports Games (PON) Report from...
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
AFTA Council fails to resolve rice liberalization problems
AFTA Council fails to resolve rice liberalization problems JAKARTA (JP): Trade ministers from the seven members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) failed yesterday to find common ground on the timetable for the liberalization of sensitive farm products.
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
Officials support Soeharto's call for indoor campaigns
Officials support Soeharto's call for indoor campaigns JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's call for reform of the rules on election campaigns received support from senior government and military figures yesterday.
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
Anti-polio drive exceeds target
Anti-polio drive exceeds target JAKARTA (JP): The polio immunization drive exceeded 100 percent of its target here Tuesday, an official at the city's health agency said.The drive vaccinated 969,833 children, five years and under, or 101.
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
Indonesia-Malaysia talks on island row deadlocked
Indonesia-Malaysia talks on island row deadlocked JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas conceded yesterday that negotiations with Malaysia to settle the status of two small islands off East Kalimantan have reached a deadlock.
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
Jakarta pulls away in medal race
Jakarta pulls away in medal race JAKARTA (JP): Host Jakarta broke away for a commanding lead in the medal race as the 14th National Games (PON) stepped up the pace with more records yesterday.The swimming pool and weight lifting gym again played host to record-breaking contests, which resulted in...
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
Housewife stabbed by guest
Housewife stabbed by guest TANGERANG, West Java (JP): The police have arrested an unemployed man for stabbing his friend's wife, after she asked him to vacate her house which he had been living in for two months.
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
Cellular phone use to increase steadily
Cellular phone use to increase steadily JATILUHUR, West Java (JP): The government's plan to license more operators in the next few years, coupled with the decrease of handset prices, will help maintain the high growth of cellular telecommunications services until 2000, an executive said.
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
Campus paper editor sacked
Campus paper editor sacked SEMARANG: Diponegoro University rector Muladi has discharged Darmanto Jatman from his position as chief editor of the university's monthly newspaper, Manunggal."I dismissed Darmanto Jatman because I assigned him to a new post as head of the psychology study program,"...
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
ASEAN and United States clash over aid programs
ASEAN and United States clash over aid programsBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BATAM, Riau (JP): A senior American official said yesterday that ASEAN member states should not expect an increase in aid and that trade and investment should be the main instrument of growth.U.S.