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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.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Saptohoedojo, his paintings, his life and his love
Saptohoedojo, his paintings, his life and his loveBy Liza Kappelle JAKARTA (JP): One of Indonesia's best-known and most controversial artists, Saptohoedojo, is currently exhibiting his work for the first time in Jakarta.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Foul smells
Foul smellsFrom PelitaThe foul smells emanating from the Kampung Melayu bus terminal in Jatinegara, East Jakarta, are not new to passers-by and public transportation users. Instead of using the public toilets many people relieve themselves outside these facilities, mainly on the lane of the M18 and...
Tue, 13 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,...
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Minister launches new taxi fleet in Dili
Minister launches new taxi fleet in Dili JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Subiakto Tjakrawerdaya yesterday inaugurated the operation of a 30-unit taxi fleet in Dili, East Timor.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
HongkongBank has yet to heed deadline
HongkongBank has yet to heed deadline JAKARTA (JP): Despite the deadline yesterday, the management of HongkongBank has yet to reemploy its 166 workers as stipulated by a decision of the arbitration body of the Ministry of Manpower.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Tax fuel to help ease traffic jams: Expert
Tax fuel to help ease traffic jams: Expert SURABAYA, East Java (JP): Johan Silas, an academic and city planner, has proposed that the government impose a fuel tax to ease traffic jams in several cities."I propose that fuel should be taxed.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Bimantara's power projects
Bimantara's power projects SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): PT Trans Java Gas Pipe-Land, a subsidiary of the widely diversified PT Bimantara Citra, will build two power plants in Central Java in cooperation with the state oil company Pertamina and Mitsubishi of Japan.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Asian crude prices steady, Minas weakens
Asian crude prices steady, Minas weakens SINGAPORE (Reuter): Crude oil prices in Asia were mostly stable yesterday with the regional focus honed on the Minas Indonesia grade, which is being pressured lower.Slack demand has driven the differential to a talked discount yesterday of 30 U.S.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on August 12, 1996: -------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,050 50 1,000 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo...
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
IKAPI to hold int'l book fair
IKAPI to hold int'l book fair JAKARTA (JP): The central board of the Indonesian Publishers' Association is to hold its international book fair this year from Sept. 11 to 15.Chairman of the organizing committee, Setia Dharma Madjid, said the fair at the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran, Central...
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Detective detained after 'ecstasy' actress escapes
Detective detained after 'ecstasy' actress escapes JAKARTA (JP): The head of the Tangerang Police detectives has been dismissed from his post and arrested for alleged negligence which led to the escape of a female suspect, apprehended recently for possessing a huge amount of Ecstasy pills.Capt.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
No-stop traffic signs
No-stop traffic signsFrom RepublikaIn June the East Jakarta police set up no-stopping traffic signs around Jatinegara business center. The impact is tremendous for the traders of Jatinegara market and surroundings. Their income fell drastically and the parking attendants lost their jobs.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Journalists
Journalists Correction: The story on journalists recounting their experiences during the recent rioting in Jakarta, which appeared on this page yesterday, failed to mention that the section about a journalist from Tiras was a recollection of The Jakarta Post's writers.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
E. Kalimantan bans foreign names
E. Kalimantan bans foreign names SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Deputy Governor Suwarna A.F. yesterday told local officials to put their feet down and set Aug. 17 as the deadline for shops and entertainment centers to replace signs or billboards in foreign languages with ones in Indonesian.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Hyundai to build alkylbenzene plant
Hyundai to build alkylbenzene plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Unggul Indah Corporation yesterday assigned Hyundai Engineering Co. Ltd. and Hyundai Corporation, both of South Korea, to construct the third production unit of its alkylbenzene plant under a contract worth US$19.42 million.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Subversion law has long history in RI
Subversion law has long history in RI While most of the suspects detained after 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
Veteran 'jamu' vendor sells and spreads good health
Veteran 'jamu' vendor sells and spreads good healthBy Kosasih Deradjat JAKARTA (JP): Many may agree with the "Health is better than wealth" proverb, but an herbal medicine vendor tells us that life is also about sharing good health with others.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
ASEAN info infrastructure
ASEAN info infrastructure KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia called yesterday for its planned information-technology area to be linked to similar developments in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Prabowo promoted to command Kopassus
Prabowo promoted to command Kopassus JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief Gen. Hartono announced yesterday that Brig. Gen. Prabowo Subianto would become the commanding officer of the newly-restructured army special forces, Kopassus. Prabowo would also be promoted to major general.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
City preparing rule on congestion pricing scheme
City preparing rule on congestion pricing scheme JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is still waiting for news from the Ministry of Transportation on the construction of an integrated public transportation terminal in Manggarai, South Jakarta.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
TV Today
TV TodayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Kid's Song 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Children's Program: Sang Pahlawan 3:30 TV Series: Beyond Tomorrow 4:05 Technology 4:30 TV Drama 5:00 Regional News 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 English Lessons: Reading Aloud 6:00 News: Lintas...
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
China and Kuwait win foil titles at Senayan
China and Kuwait win foil titles at Senayan JAKARTA (JP): Huang Hina of China stopped the aggressive Park Sung-ae of South Korea 15-7 in less than six minutes to win the girls' individual foil competition at the 4th Asian Juniors and Cadets Fencing Championships at the Senayan indoor tennis stadium...
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Only consortia allowed to run cellular telephones
Only consortia allowed to run cellular telephones JAKARTA (JP): The government will license only consortia comprising of several corporations rather than single companies to provide the new generation of digital mobile cellular telecommunications in Indonesia.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
KL--Canberra ties still need time
KL--Canberra ties still need timeBy Barani Krishnaan KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Australia is proclaiming a "new stage" in its sometimes rocky ties with Malaysia but proof was needed that this was something more than rhetoric, analysts said at the weekend.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Only consortia allowed to provide cellular telephones
Only consortia allowed to provide cellular telephones JAKARTA (JP): The government assured yesterday that the contracts for the latest generation of digital mobile cellular telecommunication networks would be awarded through a competitive bidding.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Govt stance on Confucianism criticized
Govt stance on Confucianism criticized SURABAYA (JP): Observers criticized yesterday the government's stance on the number of religions to be classified as "sanctioned".Moslem scholars Abdurrahman Wahid and Djohan Effendi, together with human rights campaigner Soetandyo Wignjosoebroto agreed in a...
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
'SCTV' interviews
'SCTV' interviewsFrom RepublikaSCTV's Liputan 6 program impressed me in the beginning because of its fresh and informative topics, despite the emphasis on crime and disasters. I also enjoyed the interviews held with people linked to the topic.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Promote local products
Promote local productsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaOur success in badminton has been extraordinary. The achievements, however, are not accompanied by the promotion of Indonesian products.The products promoted by our shuttlers are Yonex products and recently the Opel car.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Leniency for Kalimantan inmates
Leniency for Kalimantan inmates BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Thirty-five convicts in the province will be pardoned and released, while another 282 will have their prison terms reduced to mark the commemoration of the Independence Day on Aug. 17.The head of the provincial justice office, M.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Experts call for restraint on subversion law
Experts call for restraint on subversion law SEMARANG (JP): Well-known legal experts Satjipto Rahardjo and Muladi are worried about the government's threat to use the subversion law against alleged inciters of the July 27 riot in Jakarta.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Ongko Group launches life insurance company
Ongko Group launches life insurance company JAKARTA (JP): The Ongko Group yesterday launched the operation of its new venture, PT Ongko Life Insurance, under a technical assistance arrangement with the united Kingdom-based insurance firm Legal & General.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Expatriate and alcohol tax
Expatriate and alcohol tax JAKARTA (JP): The city administration plans to increase its taxes on foreigners and alcohol, but drop its entertainment taxes.The administration plans to increase the foreigner tax up to 1,000 percent.
Tue, 13 Aug 1996
Customs office to use X-ray detectors at seaports
Customs office to use X-ray detectors at seaports JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Customs and Excise plans to install X-ray detectors for shipping containers next year when the new customs law comes fully into effect.