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Fri, 06 Sep 1996
KL plywood exporters to target W. Asia
KL plywood exporters to target W. Asia KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia yesterday told its timber exporters to penetrate new markets in West Asia and South Africa ahead of the withdrawal by Europe and the United States of preferential privileges for its exports.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Flower park to have playground
Flower park to have playground JAKARTA (JP): The Nusantara flower park in the mountain resort of Cipanas will open a four-hectare playground tomorrow in conjunction with its first anniversary.The 35-hectare park in the Cianjur regency, West Java, was originally built by the late Mrs. Tien Soeharto.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
ASEAN officials finalize treaty on customs
ASEAN officials finalize treaty on customs JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) directors general of customs have finalized the ASEAN agreement on customs and agreed to recommend that it be signed by the appropriate ministers.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Mega resorts planned for Bali, Belitung
Mega resorts planned for Bali, Belitung JAKARTA (JP): Two private companies controlled by Hutomo Mandala Putra, President Soeharto's youngest son, are planning to establish resorts worth billions of dollars on Bali and on Belitung island, South Sumatra.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Special forces to be deployed for PON
Special forces to be deployed for PON JAKARTA (JP): An army special forces team will be among the 4,000 soldiers and police to be deployed to maintain order at the 14th National Games (PON), scheduled for Jakarta from Sept. 9 to Sept. 20.The security chief for the Games Organizing Committee, Brig.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Gang arrested for stabbing student
Gang arrested for stabbing student BEKASI, West Java (JP): A gang of drunken rowdies stabbed a 17-year-old student, Rahmat, to death with a bayonet in Jati Karya village, Pondok Gede, early yesterday and wounded an ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver, Bo'ing, who tried to intervene.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Road to Pura Bojonggede
Road to Pura BojonggedeFrom PelitaMany complaints about the bad condition of the Pura Bojonggede road in Bogor, West Java have been aired. Nonetheless, we would like to air ours in the hope that the authorities will listen to our plight this time.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
State audits slammed
State audits slammed JAKARTA (JP): Financial audits of state institutions remain messy and inefficient because of poor coordination between local and central audit agencies, a Supreme Audit Agency official said yesterday.
Fri, 06 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, 06 Sep 1996
PT Cipta Jaya Raya wins land case
PT Cipta Jaya Raya wins land case JAKARTA: The Rantau Prapat district court in North Sumatra has accepted PT Cipta Jaya Raya's lawsuit against PT Indo Sepadan Jaya and declared its title to the 1,300 hectares of land in Labuhan Batu legally valid.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Customs office defends proposed brokerage plan
Customs office defends proposed brokerage plan JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Customs and Excise Soehardjo defended yesterday a plan to establish customs brokerage companies, saying that their activities will be necessary to help importers.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Small firms will propel APEC growth: Minister
Small firms will propel APEC growth: Minister CEBU, Philippines (Reuter): Enterprises employing less than 500 people will lead the robust growth of the Asia-Pacific economies into the next century, APEC officials said yesterday.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Mitsubishi's Thai plant
Mitsubishi's Thai plant TOKYO (AFP): Mitsubishi Rayon Co. Ltd. will set up an acrylic resin venture this month with the petrochemicals division of Siam Cement Public Co. of Thailand, a Mitsubishi spokeswoman said yesterday.The 50-50 joint venture, Thai MMA Co. Ltd., to be capitalized at 1.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Malaysia, S'pore roar in Tiger Cup
Malaysia, S'pore roar in Tiger Cup SINGAPORE (AFP): Malaysia and Singapore both recorded strong wins against the Philippines and Brunei respectively in their Group B games Wednesday at the 1996 Tiger Cup.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
President of Mali here for three-day visit
President of Mali here for three-day visit JAKARTA (JP): The President of Mali Alpha Oumar Konare arrived here yesterday for a three-day visit aimed at enhancing economic relations.After Konare paid a courtesy call on President Soeharto at Merdeka Palace, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said...
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Jammed toll road
Jammed toll roadFrom Bisnis IndonesiaI have to go through the Tomang-Kebun Jeruk toll road with great stress and frustration every day. Why? Not one day passes by without this stretch of road being jammed.Much of the problem is caused by the traffic light there which is not in proper working order.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Container terminal opens
Container terminal opens JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto inaugurated a new container terminal at the Panjang port in Bandar Lampung yesterday and a number of other transportation projects in Lampung.The new container terminal, which cost Rp 56.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
OIC chief bids for UN secretary-general post
OIC chief bids for UN secretary-general post JAKARTA (JP): Hamid Algabid, the secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Conferences (OIC), disclosed yesterday his intention to run for the United Nations secretary-general post if Boutros-Boutros Ghali, who currently holds the position, is not...
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Indonesia reaffirms 'one-China' policy
Indonesia reaffirms 'one-China' policy JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas confirmed yesterday that he had met with Taiwan Foreign Minister John Chang, both in their private rather than official capacities.Alatas however reiterated Indonesia's commitment to its "one- China" policy.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Jakartans called on to greet Games torch
Jakartans called on to greet Games torch JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja yesterday asked Jakartans to welcome the 14th National Games flame, which is scheduled to cross the city's boundary in front of the University of Indonesia campus in Depok on Sunday morning.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku 2:35 TV Series: Budgie 3:00 TV Series: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 4:00 Comedy 4:30 Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:55 Filler 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Library World 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 News: Dian Rana 6:15 Village Program...
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Municipality studying parking fee proposal
Municipality studying parking fee proposal JAKARTA (JP): The municipality has yet to decide on a better system to collect parking fees, because various proposals from the City Council are still being studied.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
British rider promotes Sulawesi
British rider promotes Sulawesi JAKARTA (JP): Andy Barski, a British writer for Indonesia Welcomes You magazine, is to begin his 19-day journey to Sulawesi tomorrow on his Lucky Strike Suzuki RGV 250 motorcycle.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Int'l observers to monitor elections in Moslem region
Int'l observers to monitor elections in Moslem region MANILA (AFP): Observers from the United States, Europe and Asia will monitor next week's elections in a Moslem autonomous region in the south, crucial to the success of a newly signed peace accord with Islamic rebels, officials said yesterday.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Financing infrastructure
Financing infrastructure If the views and policy statements made by the Indonesian ministers at the World Bank-sponsored international conference are a reliable guide, political connections will no longer help private investors to gain infrastructure contracts.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Olympian leads Jakartan charge in Games pool
Olympian leads Jakartan charge in Games pool JAKARTA (JP): Defending overall champion Jakarta is gunning for swimming pool supremacy in the 14th National Games (PON) next week, buoyed by the presence of Indonesia's Olympian Richard Sam Bera.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Kramatdjati driver gets 18 years for 31 deaths
Kramatdjati driver gets 18 years for 31 deaths BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Bogor District Court handed down an 18-year jail sentence yesterday to the driver of a Kramatdjati intercity bus whose negligence caused the death of 29 passengers and two others in March.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Questioning over July 27 riots continues
Questioning over July 27 riots continues JAKARTA (JP): The authorities continued their questioning yesterday of Budiman Sudjatmiko, chairman of a small leftist group accused of subversion, and announced a fresh round of questioning of witnesses.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Iran welcomes Malaysian oil venture
Iran welcomes Malaysian oil venture KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Iran is grateful that Malaysia decided to invest in its oilfields despite a possible threat of U.S. sanctions, Iranian Vice-President Hamid Mirzadeh said yesterday.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Police reshuffle expected
Police reshuffle expected JAKARTA (JP): A number of police precinct chiefs under the supervision of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police will be replaced in the next few days, according to an informed source.Among the officers expected to move is the current Jakarta Police Spokesman, Lt. Col.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Father Sandyawan's case
Father Sandyawan's case Sandyawan Sumardi, a Jesuit priest who is also director of a social institute in Jakarta, has been interrogated by the Jakarta police for giving shelter to three fugitive activists of the Democratic People's Party (PRD).
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Megawati wants status quo on PDI HQ
Megawati wants status quo on PDI HQ JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers representing Megawati Soekarnoputri sought a court order yesterday declaring status quo on the leadership of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) and the right to occupy the party's headquarters in Central Jakarta.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Siemens to invest US$3b in Asia-Pacific by 2000
Siemens to invest US$3b in Asia-Pacific by 2000By Aloysius Bhui PENANG, Malaysia (JP): Siemens AG of Germany, a leader in telecommunications, electronics and power generation businesses, said that it will invest another US$3 billion in the Asia-Pacific region by the end of the century.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Slain reporter's wife gets lawyers
Slain reporter's wife gets lawyers YOGYAKARTA: Mrs. Marsiyem, wife of journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin who was killed by a gang of thugs last month, complained of police harassment during investigation and solicited legal help.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Ex-hostages remain loyal
Ex-hostages remain loyal TIMIKA, Irian Jaya: Employees of PT Kamundan Raya recently freed from a group of rebels, who held them hostage for several weeks, said on Sunday they would continue working for the logging company.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
Govt to improve quality of services sector
Govt to improve quality of services sector JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is to improve its performance in the services sector, which currently lags behind other industrial sectors, a government minister said yesterday.
Fri, 06 Sep 1996
'TVRI' news
'TVRI' newsFrom NeracaDespite its mature age of 34 and the advances made in broadcasting, TVRI had confused me during the 9 o'clock news broadcast on Aug. 27.The announcer said during the presentation of the first news item that Prime Minister Ikeda from Japan was visiting Israel.
Thu, 05 Sep 1996
Prison warders go on trial for Tansil escape
Prison warders go on trial for Tansil escape JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta District Court yesterday heard the indictment, by a team of prosecutors, of three of the five prison warders charged with helping notorious businessman Eddy Tansil escape from the Cipinang penitentiary on May 4 this year.
Thu, 05 Sep 1996
Interbeton wins RI orders
Interbeton wins RI orders RIJSWIJK, Netherlands (Reuter): Construction firm Hollandsche Beton Groep NV (HBG) said yesterday its subsidiary Interbeton had won Indonesian orders worth a total of 110 million guilders.
Thu, 05 Sep 1996
Rp3.8m stolen from City Hall
Rp3.8m stolen from City Hall JAKARTA (JP): A thief has stolen a total of Rp 3.8 million (US$1,617) from the administration inspectorate office, located on the 17th floor of City Hall."The theft is believed to have taken place on Monday night.
Thu, 05 Sep 1996
One dead in student brawl
One dead in student brawl JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of students of a privately run technical high school in Central Jakarta took to the streets yesterday, following the death of a school mate.They threw stones at students and other passers-by near the school, located on Jl. Kramat Raya.
Thu, 05 Sep 1996
Disco owner faces jail for drugs
Disco owner faces jail for drugs JAKARTA (JP): State prosecutors demanded yesterday that a court sentence the owner of the Hailai discotheque in North Jakarta to six months imprisonment and a Rp 5 million (US$2,135) fine for possession of narcotics and illegal drugs.
Thu, 05 Sep 1996
City to probe fire insurance funds
City to probe fire insurance funds JAKARTA (JP): The city secretary will investigate the utilization of funds collected from electricity bills for fire insurance in slum areas, Deputy Governor for Economic and Development Affairs Tb. M. Rais said.
Thu, 05 Sep 1996
Two men arrested over killing of schoolboy
Two men arrested over killing of schoolboy JAKARTA (JP): Two men suspected of killing and dumping the dead body of a junior high school student before stealing the victim's new motorcycle were arrested yesterday.The incident allegedly took place two weeks ago near the Ragunan Zoo, South Jakarta.
Thu, 05 Sep 1996
CD-ROM business directory launched
CD-ROM business directory launched JAKARTA (JP): PT Sumber Daya Multimedia launched yesterday a new CD-ROM business directory in cooperation with the newspapers Republika and Bisnis Indonesia and the Internet provider Radnet.
Thu, 05 Sep 1996
Five arrested for car thefts
Five arrested for car thefts JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested a group of five men believed to have stolen dozens of cars in office parking lots in Central Jakarta.Police Chief Lt. Col. Abubakar Nataprawira said the men are identified as Sukirno, 28, Dwi Purwanto, 26, Djoko Toha, 25, Rasmadi, 20...
Thu, 05 Sep 1996
Alcohol levy only for city revenue, official assures
Alcohol levy only for city revenue, official assures JAKARTA (JP): A high ranking official assured yesterday that the new levy on alcohol distributors proposed in a bill passed by the city council yesterday will go to the city revenue office.Deputy Governor for Economic and Development Affairs Tb.
Thu, 05 Sep 1996
Diamond panning a dying profession
Diamond panning a dying profession BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Traditional diamond panning, once the pride of the district town of Martapura, is now a dying profession, Antara said yesterday.Banjar Regent Abdul Madjid said many people in the area have abandoned the profession altogether because...
Thu, 05 Sep 1996
Fuad family receives donations
Fuad family receives donations YOGYAKARTA: Donations and condolences continue to flow in for the family of Fuad Muhammad Syafrudin, the reporter who was stabbed to death by a gang of thugs last month.Yesterday, cash donations came from the Bandung-based Pikiran Rakyat daily newspaper on behalf of...
Thu, 05 Sep 1996
Soesilo doubts rights body's report on riots
Soesilo doubts rights body's report on riots JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman said he doubted a recent report from the National Commission on Human Rights which stated that 74 people were missing after the July 27 riots.