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Fri, 02 Aug 1996
Robusta coffee futures close lower in thin trading
Robusta coffee futures close lower in thin trading LONDON (Reuter): Robusta coffee futures were slightly lower at midday yesterday with traders noting lack of follow-through buying and selling pressure from Indonesia, the world's largest robusta producer."The buyers have retrenched...
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
Branta signs $35m loan
Branta signs $35m loan HONG KONG (Reuter): PT Branta Mulia Teijin's US$35 million seven-year term loan facility was successfully completed and signed yesterday in Singapore, the arrangers said.The borrower is jointly owned by PT Branta Mulia of Indonesia and Teijin Ltd of Japan, with 70 percent and...
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
Alatas Cup held in Canberra
Alatas Cup held in Canberra JAKARTA (JP): Ambassadors as well as staff members from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Indonesian embassy and consulates in Australia participated in the Seventh Ali Alatas Cup golf tournament yesterday.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
Mia provides Indonesia with a final silver lining
Mia provides Indonesia with a final silver lining ATLANTA, Georgia (Agencies): Indonesia's bid for a second gold in the Olympic Games came a cropper when its last hope, Mia Audina, fell to the more experienced Bang Soo-hyun of South Korea 6-11, 7-11 in the women's badminton singles final yesterday.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
RP cabinet breaks to cheer local pugilist
RP cabinet breaks to cheer local pugilist MANILA (Agencies): Government affairs took a back seat at a cabinet meeting here Wednesday as President Fidel Ramos ordered television sets wheeled in to watch boxer Mansueto Velasco slug his way closer to the Philippines' first ever Olympic gold medal.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
Street kids prone to sodomy: Carers
Street kids prone to sodomy: Carers JAKARTA (JP): Social workers made a fresh call on the community to pay greater attention toward and save street children from the risks of sexual abuse and, in consequence, from sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
The market jitters
The market jitters Most analysts agree that last weekend's riots have not adversely affected the confidence of businessmen on the prospects of Indonesia's economy, especially now that order has been restored and life has almost returned to normal in the bustling city of around 10 million.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
Historic BI building in Bandung
Historic BI building in BandungFrom Pikiran RakyatI strongly deplore the renovation of the historic Bank Indonesia building in Bandung as reported on July 30. It shows the lack of historic awareness of the parties involved in the planning.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
Replace those foreign names
Replace those foreign names KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The government will revoke the business license of any company that does not change its foreign language name by Aug. 17.The provincial government moved the deadline from March 31 to Aug.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
THAI set to become 'first-choice carrier'
THAI set to become 'first-choice carrier' BANGKOK (JP): The massive reform launched by Thai Airways International (THAI) at a large conference here last week through a reengineering process tells the story of a state airline in a developing country struggling to shake off heavy government guidance...
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
Vocational schools display products
Vocational schools display products JAKARTA (JP): A four-day display of products made by vocational school students was opened yesterday at the Kemayoran Fairground in Central Jakarta.Students from nearly 100 schools displayed minivan engines, mechanical tools, handicrafts, cakes and other products.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
1. PDI (50) -- 72 pts MB l/c 3 cols 3 lines
1. PDI (50) -- 72 pts MB l/c 3 cols 3 lines 'Justice' delayed by toothache 2. China (40) -- 36 pts HBC l/c 2 cols 3 lines Experts downplay China's economic threat to neighbors 3. Badmin (40) -- 36 pts NCSB l/c 4 cols 2 lines Mia provides Indonesia with a final silver lining 4.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
Labor strike hits Surabaya
Labor strike hits Surabaya SURABAYA: About 1,800 workers of the PT Surya Kertas paper company in Gresik staged a protest rally at the governor's office Monday over the dismissal of their labor leaders.They demonstrated their opposition to the dismissal of their unit of the Federation of...
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
Young racers to join road race
Young racers to join road race JAKARTA (JP): About 200 young racers from several provinces have confirmed their participation in the Gasoli Road Race on Aug. 3 and Aug. 4 at the Puri Indah circuit, Kedoya, West Jakarta.The Gasoli team will feature Gareng, Imam Syafei, Roy Adrianto and Bernard AB.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
OBITUARY
OBITUARY JAKARTA (JP): The deputy chairman of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI), H.S. Prodjokusumo, died on Wednesday evening at the age of 74.He passed away at the Jakarta Islamic Hospital at 8:55 p.m. on Wednesday and was buried at Tanah Kusir cemetery, South Jakarta, yesterday afternoon.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
Street kids prone to sodomy
Street kids prone to sodomy JAKARTA (JP): Social workers made a fresh call on the community to pay greater attention toward and save street children from the risks of sexual abuse and, in consequence, from sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
PDI legislators face criminal charges
PDI legislators face criminal charges JAKARTA (JP): The government intensified its campaign yesterday to prosecute Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) politicians linked to the July 27 invasion of the party headquarters.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
A car price war?
A car price war? Who says the prices of cars in Indonesia will never go down? The jolts that have taken place in the past six months are proof that car prices can indeed come tumbling down. The decline was triggered by the launching of the PT Timor Putra Nasional's car.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
Postal franchisor enters RI
Postal franchisor enters RI JAKARTA (JP): Mail Boxes Etc., a retail company based in San Diego of the United States, has entered Indonesia to expand its franchising in postal, telecommunications and other services.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 12:00 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku 12:05 TV Series: Boogie 12:30 TV Series: Remaja Indonesia 1:05 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 1:30 Comedy 2:05 Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 2:30 Sports: Olympiad '96, live from Atlanta 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Business 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
Minister promotes AICO plan
Minister promotes AICO plan JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said yesterday that the ASEAN Industrial Cooperation Plan (AICO) would facilitate joint ventures and other business alliances in the region.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock Prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 1, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,150 25 22,000 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 675 0 4,000 Andayani Megah 1,300 100 1,003,500...
Fri, 02 Aug 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.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
Siemens wins RI order
Siemens wins RI order BONN (Reuter): Germany's Siemens AG said yesterday it had won a contract worth more than 500 million marks to add over 400,000 telephone lines to the telecoms network in eastern Indonesia over the next three years.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
Experts downplay China's economic threat to neighbors
Experts downplay China's economic threat to neighbors JAKARTA (JP): China will not pose a significant economic threat to its neighboring countries and the Asia-Pacific region for the next 20 years due to its internal constraints, experts said yesterday.
Fri, 02 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,...
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
Educator laments spread of violence in society
Educator laments spread of violence in society JAKARTA (JP): A noted educator lamented that rampant violence in society has forced parents and teachers not to teach children virtues, but how to mind their own business instead.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
Minister plays down investment cancellations
Minister plays down investment cancellations JAKARTA (JP): Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita dismissed concerns yesterday that the rising cancellations of foreign investment would have a significant impact on economic growth.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
4. Pasar ----- 28 pts MM l/c 2 cols 2 lines
4. Pasar ----- 28 pts MM l/c 2 cols 2 linesRI gives 1.44 million condoms to Cambodia
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
'Justice' delayed by toothache
'Justice' delayed by toothache JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri's desperate quest for justice in her fight to retain her leadership of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) was held back yesterday -- by a toothache.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
'A Room with a View' finishes first
'A Room with a View' finishes first JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's A Room with a View became the first yacht to finish the 20th Darwin-Ambon International Yachting Race Championship on Tuesday night.Skippered by Subagyo Sucitro, the yacht arrived at Amahusu Beach, Ambon, Maluku at 9:30 p.m.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
New toll road in W. Java
New toll road in W. Java JAKARTA (JP): The construction of a 29.5-kilometer toll road linking Cileunyi and Nagrek districts in West Java will cost around Rp350 billion (US$152 million), an official has said.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
PDI legislators face criminal charges: Oetojo
PDI legislators face criminal charges: Oetojo JAKARTA (JP): The government intensified its campaign yesterday to prosecute Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) politicians linked to the July 27 invasion of the party headquarters.
Fri, 02 Aug 1996
Officials accused of mangrove theft
Officials accused of mangrove theft KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Some government officials are believed to be in cahoots with thieves who are illegally logging mangrove trees on Kabaena island.Community leaders on the small island said the rampant logging began two years go and remains unchecked...
Thu, 01 Aug 1996
Legislators should defend people's interests: Wahono
Legislators should defend people's interests: Wahono JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Wahono urged legislators yesterday to defend people's interests so that people will not take to the street to vent their frustration.
Thu, 01 Aug 1996
Hashimoto's shrine visit gets new rap
Hashimoto's shrine visit gets new rap TOKYO (Reuter): North Korea yesterday joined the chorus of protests from Asian nations against Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto's visit this week to a controversial war shrine.
Thu, 01 Aug 1996
Food supplies a major concern for RI
Food supplies a major concern for RI JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Production and Distribution Hartarto said yesterday that food and power supplies are critical issues that Indonesia will face over the next decade,Even though Indonesia has posted 7 percent economic growth per year for the last 28...
Thu, 01 Aug 1996
Rift with developer reported to council
Rift with developer reported to council TANGERANG (JP): Thirty-two people claiming to be heirs of a man named Tan Hok Tjioe sought assistance from the regency council yesterday regarding a 75-hectare plot.
Thu, 01 Aug 1996
Jakartans divided over Sutiyoso's shoot-on-sight order
Jakartans divided over Sutiyoso's shoot-on-sight order JAKARTA (JP): Human rights activists, businessmen and residents expressed alarm over the city military's shoot-on-sight order, while a legislator said it was reasonable.
Thu, 01 Aug 1996
Bogor railway still loses money
Bogor railway still loses money BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Bogor railway company still loses money on its Bogor to Sukabumi route because there are not enough passengers to meet its operating costs, a company official said.
Thu, 01 Aug 1996
Comics craze boosts the Indonesian comics industry
Comics craze boosts the Indonesian comics industryBy A. Ariobimo Nusantara JAKARTA (JP): Take your child to a bookstore and you can bet your bottom dollar it will be the comic section it will make a beeline for.
Thu, 01 Aug 1996
GM sets up ASEAN base
GM sets up ASEAN base SINGAPORE (Reuter): Delphi Automative Systems, part of General Motors, said yesterday it had set up an ASEAN base in Singapore to coordinate its expanding activities in the regional vehicle market.
Thu, 01 Aug 1996
Consortium to build E. Java toll road
Consortium to build E. Java toll road JAKARTA (JP): A consortium of companies led by businessman Setiawan Djody has been appointed by the government to construct a 29.5-kilometer toll road connecting Pandaan and Malang in East Java.
Thu, 01 Aug 1996
Betawi festival opens on Jl. Jaksa
Betawi festival opens on Jl. Jaksa JAKARTA (JP): Once again Jl. Jaksa, a Central Jakarta street well-known among the foreign backpacking brigade, is hosting a cultural festival called Pesta Jl. Jaksa '96, from July 31 to Aug. 4.
Thu, 01 Aug 1996
Oka finishes 13th in wind-surfing
Oka finishes 13th in wind-surfing JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian lone hopeful I Made Oka Sulaksana finished 13th after nine races in the Olympic wind-surfing competition at Savannah Beach, Georgia.Coach Robby Rumeper said that Oka, who competed in the one mistral design class, scored the highest points...
Thu, 01 Aug 1996
City returns to normal despite four bomb threats
City returns to normal despite four bomb threats JAKARTA (JP): Four bomb hoaxes disrupted the city yesterday but business activity in shopping centers and office buildings was largely back to normal.Shops in the Mangga Dua shopping malls and the Glodok electronics market in West Jakarta, and the...
Thu, 01 Aug 1996
International exhibition on press to open soon
International exhibition on press to open soon JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Press and Graphics Association will open the annual International Exhibition and Seminars on Printing and Paper at the Kemayoran Fair Ground next week.
Thu, 01 Aug 1996
Man on trial for 'shoeing' a judge
Man on trial for 'shoeing' a judge JAKARTA (JP): A 30-year-old jobless man stood trial yesterday for throwing a shoe at a judge during the controversial trial of politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas in May.
Thu, 01 Aug 1996
Stopping terrorism no easy task
Stopping terrorism no easy taskBy Gabriel Koch JAKARTA (JP): With whispered plots it begins. In carnage the schemes are laid. With cries of swift and effective retribution does the West respond. In murmurs of apathy and forgetfulness does the hue and action fade away.
Thu, 01 Aug 1996
Armed robbers steal from bank customers
Armed robbers steal from bank customers JAKARTA (JP): The police are looking for two men believed to have robbed a bank customer of Rp 166 million (US$70,638) in cash on Tuesday.The robbery took place on Jl.