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Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Rights body finds flaws in party office takeover
Rights body finds flaws in party office takeover JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights continued yesterday with their effort to investigate possible human rights violations committed during the forced takeover of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters recently.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Indonesia's triumph
Indonesia's triumph I refer to the letters dealing with Atlanta 96. Although I join the chorus of praise for the performances of all athletes, I believe there is something equally important: the Indonesian "triumph.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Soldiers to be questioned
Soldiers to be questioned BANDUNG, West Java: Chief of the military police at the Siliwangi regional military command Col. Iding Alidin said five soldiers will be interrogated for allegedly abusing Dada, a 20- year-old resident of Cireyod, Cikole village, Lembang district.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Siswanto shows police five 'killing fields'
Siswanto shows police five 'killing fields' JAKARTA (JP): Siswanto, the alleged sodomizer and killer of 12 boys, has shown the police the five locations in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, where he said he had left the bodies of five of his victims.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Motorbikes donated to mayoralty
Motorbikes donated to mayoralty JAKARTA (JP): One hundred motorcycles worth Rp 430 million (US$183,000) will be donated to the North Jakarta mayoralty office, the Jakarta Military Command and the Jakarta Police Headquarters today.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Singapore to boost ties with RI
Singapore to boost ties with RI JAKARTA (JP): Singapore, celebrating its 31st National Day today, plans to strengthen its relationship with Indonesia.Singapore Ambassador to Indonesia, Edward Lee, said that the opening of the Bintan Beach International Resort by President Soeharto and Singapore...
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Indointernet: E-Mail blocked?
Indointernet: E-Mail blocked? Since Aug. 7, subscribers to "Indointernet" in Rawamangun, Jakarta, cannot write nor receive e-mail. Every time you log in, an announcement will appear on your screen: "We apologize that our e-mail service is temporarily unavailable.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Poor management may stall agricultural development
Poor management may stall agricultural development KUTA, Bali (JP): Poor management and lack of coordination among research centers, government offices and universities may impede agricultural development and threaten the security of Indonesia's food supplies, academicians say.Steve R.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
RI to exhibit pithecanthropus
RI to exhibit pithecanthropus BANDUNG, West Java: Indonesia is taking part in a pithecanthropus exhibition in Tokyo, for which some 30 prehistoric human and animal fossils from the Bandung Museum of Geology will be flown to Japan.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Japanese students perform in concert
Japanese students perform in concert DENPASAR, Bali: A group of Japanese students will perform in the International Indonesia-Japan Concert at the Bali International Convention Center on Aug. 23, Antara reported yesterday.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Riots incited by disparity, scholars say
Riots incited by disparity, scholars say JAKARTA (JP): Observers have asked the government to look deeper for the causes of recent violence, saying that prevailing social and economic inequity is providing fertile soil in which communism can flourish.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Business leaders to prepare APEC free-trade blueprint
Business leaders to prepare APEC free-trade blueprint SINGAPORE (AFP): Asia-Pacific business leaders are to meet in Hawaii next week to launch work on a blueprint to hasten trade and investment liberalization in the region, officials said here yesterday.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Saptohoedojo exhibition in town
Saptohoedojo exhibition in town JAKARTA (JP): Works by maestro Saptohoedojo of Yogyakarta are on display at the Bentara Budaya building on Jl. Palmerah Selatan.The exhibition was opened on Wednesday evening by Vice Deputy of the National Development Planning Board Bambang Kesowo, representing...
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Liquidity problem still hinders capital market
Liquidity problem still hinders capital market JAKARTA (JP): Several panelists at a conference here hinted yesterday that poor liquidity will remain a major problem hampering the growth of the Indonesian capital market due to a lack of large free floats and domestic investor participation.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 8, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,000 -175 7,500 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 675 0 6,000 Andayani Megah 1,300 -75...
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Consortium to start gas project at once
Consortium to start gas project at once CALGARY (Reuter): Gulf Canada Resources Ltd and Talisman Energy Inc said that construction of the Corridor Block Gas Project in South Sumatra, Indonesia would begin immediately.The companies said a consortium comprising PT Pertafenikki Engineering, JGC Corp.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Student stabbed to death
Student stabbed to death JAKARTA (JP): A student of an engineering high school was allegedly killed by a group of 20 youths in front of the Kota railway station in West Jakarta.A police officer at the Taman Sari Police subprecinct said that the victim, Suwarno, 19, was stabbed with a knife by one...
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Indonesian fishermen charged in Australia
Indonesian fishermen charged in Australia PERTH, Australia (AFP): The skipper and two crew members of another Indonesian vessel apprehended in Australian waters face fines of up to 25,000 Australian dollars (US$19,375) if convicted when they appear in court yesterday on illegal fishing charges.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Aisa-Pacific undergoes unprecedented growth
Aisa-Pacific undergoes unprecedented growthThe following article is an excerpt from a paper presented by State Minister for National Development Planning/Chairman of Bappenas Ginandjar Kartasasmita at a seminar organized by The Jakarta Post and the Asia Pacific Economics Group.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Night transportation lacking in Tangerang
Night transportation lacking in Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): Commuters living in Tangerang are still finding it difficult to reach home from their workplaces in Jakarta.Frequently, it takes a couple of hours before they acquire buses to the Cimone or Cikokol terminals.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Developers urged to build roads
Developers urged to build roads JAKARTA (JP): Developers of housing complexes in areas around Jakarta are being urged to participate in building roads between the city and its outskirts.Deputy Governor for Economic and Development Affairs Tb. M.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Garuda responds
Garuda responds In regard to the letter entitled Garuda delays in The Jakarta Post of July 30, 1996, I would like to thank Mr. Robert Wood for taking the time to let us know of his recent experiences with Garuda Indonesia.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Poor info breeds rumors: Consultant
Poor info breeds rumors: Consultant JAKARTA (JP): A lack of honest information is sure to breed rumors, a management consultant from the University of Indonesia, Rhenald Kasali, said yesterday at a seminar on economics.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Tangerang police arrest actress in huge Ecstasy haul
Tangerang police arrest actress in huge Ecstasy haul TANGERANG (JP): Local police detectives have arrested a television actress for allegedly possessing 29,677 Ecstasy pills worth over Rp 1.78 billion (US$757,700).
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Alleged robber shot dead
Alleged robber shot dead JAKARTA (JP): A man attempting to grab a bank customer's purse was shot dead by a police officer in Tambora, West Jakarta yesterday.This marked the fourth attempted robbery of a bank customer or person assigned to withdraw money from a bank this month.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
An expanding field
An expanding field The enthusiasm of private investors to do business in the telecommunications sector continues. This is evident from the fact that scores of companies have already expressed their desire to participate in the personal communication service (PCS) project, the tender for which the...
Fri, 09 Aug 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 Creation 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country: Jakarta...
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Pertamina to go to Uzbekistan
Pertamina to go to Uzbekistan JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned oil company Pertamina is to expand its oil exploration activities to Uzbekistan, a former Soviet Union republic rich in oil and gas reserves, a company director said."We're sounding out the possibility of oil exploration there.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Official expects cellular tenders to be transparent
Official expects cellular tenders to be transparent JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) expects that the most-awaited cellular telecommunications tender will go transparent even before the lucrative bids are opened by the government.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
More protest from minivan drivers
More protest from minivan drivers TANGERANG (JP): Another protest by minivan public drivers was staged yesterday by at least 100 drivers who went to the office of the Land Transportation and Traffic Agency.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Keep our sky blue
Keep our sky blue Without much fanfare, State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja launched the Blue Sky program in Semarang on Tuesday which aims to improve the quality of air in Indonesia's big cities.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Garuda opens new office
Garuda opens new office JAKARTA (JP): State-owned air carrier Garuda Indonesia opened a new office on Jl. Gunung Sahari in Central Jakarta yesterday to improve its public service in the city.Garuda's general manager for Jakarta, Iwan Handoko Susilo, said yesterday that the new eight-story office...
Fri, 09 Aug 1996
Olympic spikers start GP series
Olympic spikers start GP series JAKARTA (JP): World-class volleyball teams from Brazil, the United States, the Netherlands and South Korea will return to the playing field after their Olympic campaigns in the first leg of the World Women's Volleyball Grand Prix (GP) series from Aug. 30 to Sept.
Fri, 09 Aug 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.
Thu, 08 Aug 1996
Yayuk makes Canadian Open's second round
Yayuk makes Canadian Open's second round MONTREAL (Agencies): Indonesia's Yayuk Basuki brushed aside her Olympic blue memory with a first-round win over Wang Shi-ting of Taiwan in the Canadian Open women's tennis championships here on Tuesday.
Thu, 08 Aug 1996
Apartment complex project starts
Apartment complex project starts JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed property company PT Putra Surya Perkasa started the construction of its Menara Gading condominium complex yesterday.State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tanjung officiated at the groundbreaking ceremony.
Thu, 08 Aug 1996
Industrial fair begins tomorrow
Industrial fair begins tomorrow JAKARTA (JP): Sixty-eight companies from China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea will take part in the sixth five-day Jakarta Industrial Fair, scheduled to open tomorrow at the Jakarta Fairgrounds.
Thu, 08 Aug 1996
Tribal chiefs in Irian Jaya still play powerful role
Tribal chiefs in Irian Jaya still play powerful roleBy Dominggus A. Mampioper JAYAPURA (JP): Former Irian Jaya military district commander, Maj. Gen. (ret.) R.J.K. Sembiring Meliala made an interesting remark in Mutiara magazine of January 1996: "We should maintain the adat (traditional) chiefs in...
Thu, 08 Aug 1996
SE Asian corn prices ease on bumper stocks
SE Asian corn prices ease on bumper stocks KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Southeast Asian corn prices fell again on ample stocks with buyers waiting for the U.S. Agriculture Department (USDA) crop projection report, traders said yesterday.
Thu, 08 Aug 1996
Megawati blames Soerjadi for inciting riots
Megawati blames Soerjadi for inciting riots JAKARTA (JP): The ousted chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), Megawati Soekarnoputri, continued her legal battle for the party's leadership yesterday, saying that the government- backed PDI chairman Soerjadi was the culprit behind the July 27...
Thu, 08 Aug 1996
Defendant admits to drug charges
Defendant admits to drug charges JAKARTA (JP): Ng Wie Hon, alias Awi, 51, pleaded guilty to selling Ecstasy pills at the West Jakarta District Court yesterday.Awi, who has refused his right to legal representation, confirmed the prosecutor's charges and the testimonies of the two witnesses at the...
Thu, 08 Aug 1996
Komodo dragon at Jaksa Fair?
Komodo dragon at Jaksa Fair? I had never actually seen a Komodo dragon and always thought I'd get to Komodo island one day for such an experience.At the first night of the Jaksa Fair a youth had a young Komodo Dragon on a rope leash so as to show it off or sell it I suppose.
Thu, 08 Aug 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 7, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,175 75 1,000 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 675 0 6,000 Andayani Megah 1,375 0 5,709,500...
Thu, 08 Aug 1996
Franchising deals grow
Franchising deals grow JAKARTA (JP): The franchising business in the country grew significantly in the last five years, with the number of foreign franchisers rising sharply to 118 last year from only six in 1991.
Thu, 08 Aug 1996
Soeharto labels PRD insurgent
Soeharto labels PRD insurgent JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday topped a series of officials' condemnations against the Democratic People's Party (PRD) when he denounced the organization as insurgent.
Thu, 08 Aug 1996
PPP sets target of 96 seats in the House
PPP sets target of 96 seats in the House JAKARTA (JP): The conservative United Development Party (PPP) aims to boost its number of seats in the House of Representatives from 62 to 96 in next year's election.
Thu, 08 Aug 1996
Olympic winners vow to maintain winning streak
Olympic winners vow to maintain winning streak JAKARTA (JP): Olympic badminton men's doubles champions Ricky Subagja and Rexy Mainaky returned home in joyful fashion yesterday, but refused to rest on their laurels.
Thu, 08 Aug 1996
New rules needed to clarify property titles
New rules needed to clarify property titles JAKARTA (JP): The latest rulings on property titles contain limitations that need supporting regulations, experts say.Maria S.W. Sumardjono, dean of the law school at Yogyakarta- based Gadjah Mada University, said here yesterday that the new rulings --...
Thu, 08 Aug 1996
Executives reconsider investing in Indonesia
Executives reconsider investing in Indonesia SINGAPORE (AFP): A sizable number of Asian executives are reconsidering investing in Indonesia following recent riots there, according to a poll released here yesterday.
Thu, 08 Aug 1996
Thailand to quit ATPC
Thailand to quit ATPC BANGKOK (Reuter): Thailand plans to inform the Association of Tin Producing Countries (ATPC) in October of its decision to quit the eight-member group, a Thai official said yesterday.