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Wed, 26 Jun 1996
No permits for PDI meetings, says Gen. Feisal
No permits for PDI meetings, says Gen. Feisal JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the Armed Forces Gen. Feisal Tanjung yesterday reiterated the government's refusal to recognize the executive board of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) led by Megawati Soekarnoputri when he said that no permits would be...
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Dogs may be euthanized
Dogs may be euthanized PALU, Central Sulawesi: The husbandry offices of Donggala and Palu regencies will put to sleep a total of 12,980 dogs in a bid to control the spread of rabies, Antara reported yesterday.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Govt cautious on bomb threat
Govt cautious on bomb threat JAKARTA (JP): The government will maintain its vigil against any possible occurrences that might disrupt next year's general elections, the Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung said yesterday.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Jakarta's poor face chronic housing problems
Jakarta's poor face chronic housing problemsBy Sebastianus Darwin JAKARTA (JP): Even though Jakarta was only officially founded on June 22, 1527, it existed long before. Five thousand years ago, the area now known as Jakarta already existed.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
The Miles Kupa affair
The Miles Kupa affair Miles Kupa, a promising Australian diplomat, served as deputy ambassador to Indonesia during the second half of the 1980s. Upon his return to Canberra after completing his term in 1988, he produced a paper which summarized his assessment of the overall Indonesian political...
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
No dubbing, please!
No dubbing, please! The Association of Santi Rama Deaf Alumni (IKASA) would like to express our concern over the government's plan to dub all foreign programs, including those in English on all TV stations, as a substitute for subtitles.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
PT Indocement pays dividends
PT Indocement pays dividends JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of PT Indocement Tunggal Perkasa, a major cement producer, yesterday approved management's proposals on dividend payment and share division.The company said in a statement that it will pay final dividends of Rp 120 (5.12 U.S. cents).
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Health clinic for prostitutes
Health clinic for prostitutes KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Alarmed by a recent health official's report that six prostitutes in the province were discovered to be HIV-positive, a brothel owner promised he would soon build a health clinic for his 100 prostitutes.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
House members question controversial car project
House members question controversial car project JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives members suggested yesterday the government revise its automotive development policy, a policy which allows "national cars" to be manufactured in South Korea by a foreign company.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Sarwono warns of global warming threat
Sarwono warns of global warming threat JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja expressed his concern yesterday over the growing threat of global warming and the ensuing climatic change.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Students steal motorcycles
Students steal motorcycles PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Police in Banyumas regency arrested two students yesterday for allegedly stealing two motorbikes.Police chief Lt. Col. Zaenal Abidin told The Jakarta Post that gangs of thieves, whose members are students, are usually "more dangerous" than...
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Steady Safe raises loans
Steady Safe raises loans JAKARTA (JP): PT Steady Safe, a publicly listed transportation company, secured a syndicated loan of US$100 million in Singapore yesterday.Steady Safe's president, Yopie Wijaya, said that the loan provided by 20 international banks carries an interest rate of 1.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
PLN goes to volleyball meet
PLN goes to volleyball meet JAKARTA (JP): Several national women's spikers have made the volleyball team of the state-owned electric company PLN heading for a volleyball tournament in Thailand from July 1 to July 8.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: AffandiThe RegentAFFANDI AND FAMILY: Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman received a memento from the family of the late painter Affandi. Helfi Dirix, a granddaughter of Affandi, presented him a painting at the opening of the Affandi and Family exhibition in the ballroom of...
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Graffiti in Jakarta
Graffiti in JakartaFrom PelitaThe graffiti we see on walls, bus stops, buses, buildings and gates in Jakarta are mostly the work of teenage schoolchildren. Psychologists are wont to say that such acts reflect the teenagers' wish to assert themselves, without ever explaining to the public why they...
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Hartono reorganizes Kopassus
Hartono reorganizes Kopassus JAKARTA (JP): The long-awaited reorganization of the Army's special force (Kopassus) began yesterday with the announcement that its size is being enlarged and its weaponry modernized.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 Game Show: Fun House 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Travel: Museum Gajah 3:30 TV Series: Roseanne 4:05 TV Drama: Menanti Kepastian 4:30 Documentary: Ternate 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, the...
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
3-0 wins mark squash meet
3-0 wins mark squash meet JAKARTA (JP): Abundant 3-0 wins marked the first day of the 20th East Asian Squash Championships team event competitions at the Pertamina squash court in Simprug, South Jakarta, yesterday.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Russia eyes RI, RP as MIG-29 buyers
Russia eyes RI, RP as MIG-29 buyers JAKARTA (JP): The Russian Military-Industrial Group (Mig Mapo), buoyed by its successes in Malaysia and India, is eying Indonesia and the Philippines as potential buyers of its MIG-29 fighters.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Queue quandary
Queue quandaryFrom Bisnis IndonesiaI am often annoyed by people who do not care to line up for public services. Unwillingness to queue can be noticed in such places as cinemas, banks and at telephone billing counters. It is most obvious on the roads.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Trial of bus driver goes on
Trial of bus driver goes on BOGOR, West Java (JP): The prosecutor in the trial of the Kramatdjati bus driver charged with causing the death of 31 people said on Monday the only inaccuracy in his indictment is a misprint.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
67 percent of vehicles fail emission test
67 percent of vehicles fail emission test JAKARTA (JP): More than half of the 1,307 vehicles randomly selected for the recent emission tests conducted by the city administration failed the test, an official says.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Bimantara to start its 'national car' project next month
Bimantara to start its 'national car' project next monthBy Riyadi SEOUL (JP): Hyundai Motor Company of South Korea is determined to support Bimantara Group's "national car" project, which will be launched next month despite the Indonesian government's refusal to give the manufacturer tax and tariff...
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Over 3,000 cases and 43 deaths from dengue fever
Over 3,000 cases and 43 deaths from dengue fever JAKARTA (JP): While the municipality is trying to avoid panic by suppressing information on dengue fever, over 3,000 cases have been recorded across the city, with 43 deaths.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Gajah Surya's dividends
Gajah Surya's dividends JAKARTA (JP): PT Gajah Surya Multi Finance will pay dividends of Rp 100 (4.2 U.S. cents) per share, totaling Rp 16 billion or 54 percent of its net profits last year.The company said in a statement yesterday that its net profits increased by 72 percent to Rp 29 billion last...
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Freeport, Mitsubishi to start joint project
Freeport, Mitsubishi to start joint project JAKARTA (JP): PT Smelting Company, a joint venture between PT Freeport Indonesia and Japan's Mitsubishi Corporation, will start construction of a copper smeltery in Gresik, East Jakarta, next month.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Peat project best bet to boost rice production
Peat project best bet to boost rice production JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that changing peat bogs into rice fields is the best alternative available to support rice production."If such a project is not undertaken, Indonesia could become a major rice importer in the future," the...
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Sujudi to issue decree on 'Ecstasy'
Sujudi to issue decree on 'Ecstasy' JAKARTA (JP): In response to mounting pressure, the Minister of Health will soon issue a decree that will provide the legal basis for the control of Ecstasy stimulant pills.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Garuda, Boeing sign $1.6b deal for 23 jetliners
Garuda, Boeing sign $1.6b deal for 23 jetliners JAKARTA (JP): Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia changed its 1990 jetliner procurement contract by signing a US$1.6 billion order for 23 Boeing jets yesterday.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Table of Low-cost apartments of in Jakarta 1995-2000:
Table of Low-cost apartments of in Jakarta 1995-2000: Measurements/Year (m2) No. Region 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-2000 Total units ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1. C. Jakarta 1,460 1,020 974 900 650 5,004 2. N.Jakarta 338 500 542 485 480 2,345 3. W.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Pelindo trains managers
Pelindo trains managers JAKARTA (JP): The Netherlands-based International Institute for Infrastructural Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering agreed yesterday to provide a training program for middle executives of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo), the state-owned port management company.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Defense lawyers want clients exonerated
Defense lawyers want clients exonerated JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers defending four suspects in a tax evasion and embezzlement case asked a court yesterday to acquit the defendants of all charges."It has not been proven that our clients have committed corruption, therefore they should be freed of all...
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Singapore chain buys RI hotel
Singapore chain buys RI hotel SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's Hong Leong Group has acquired its first hotel in Indonesia, the 405-room Equatorial in Jakarta, boosting its international chain to 57 hotels in 12 countries, spokesmen said yesterday.Singapore-listed Republic Hotels and Resorts Ltd.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
RI's Utut prepares for Donner Memorial
RI's Utut prepares for Donner Memorial JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's leading chess wizard Utut Adianto yesterday promised a formidable showing in the Donner Memorial competition in Amsterdam in mid August, but remain down to earth about his victory chances.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
The deaf reject govt plan to dub TV programs
The deaf reject govt plan to dub TV programs JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to dub all foreign television programs into the Indonesian language met strong opposition from more deaf people yesterday.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Emil calls on government to get rid of monopolies
Emil calls on government to get rid of monopolies DEPOK, West Java (JP): Former environment minister Emil Salim yesterday urged the government to scrap monopolies that restrain the business sector and hamper the free growth of the economy."Get rid of monopolies," Emil said.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Cathay Pacific introduces super long-range Airbus
Cathay Pacific introduces super long-range Airbus Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific took delivery of the first of six long-range A340-300 airliners from Airbus Industrie's headquarters in Toulouse, France, last week.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Cut marketing chain in fish trade: Surjadi
Cut marketing chain in fish trade: Surjadi JAKARTA (JP): The cumbersome procedures in the actual sales of fish should be cut down and the welfare of fishermen improved through cooperatives, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
IPTN signs contract with Airbus
IPTN signs contract with Airbus JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned aircraft manufacturer Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) signed a cooperation contract yesterday with Airbus Industrie to produce wing components for its A330 and A340 aircraft.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
136 billboards torn down
136 billboards torn down JAKARTA (JP): The city administration yesterday tore down 136 billboards located in the city's five mayoralties, the head of the finance department, HA Wahab R., said yesterday.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Korea, RI to sign deal
Korea, RI to sign deal SEOUL (Reuter): South Korea's defense ministry said yesterday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indonesian government to trade military equipment.A ministry statement said that under the initial agreement reached in Jakarta, South Korea would purchase 10...
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Six mutual funds ready for operation
Six mutual funds ready for operation JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) I Putu Gede Ary Suta confirmed that at least six mutual funds are now ready to start operations."We at the agency are now processing their registration statements," Putu said on Monday.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
House questions JSX on Super Indah dealings
House questions JSX on Super Indah dealings JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives' Commission VII yesterday questioned the credibility of Jakarta Stock Exchange's (JSX) management in handling PT Super Indah Makmur's unusual share price movement."We have done something.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 25, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 825 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 675 25 17,000 Andayani Megah 1,150 25 246,500 Aneka...
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Bogey promotes tourist attractions
Bogey promotes tourist attractionsBy Primastuti Handayani YOGYAKARTA (JP): As sophisticated aircraft ripped above Jakarta during the Indonesia air show, the sky hundreds of kilometers away was turned into a more colorful and much more peaceful spectacle.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Konika sees sales growth
Konika sees sales growth JAKARTA (JP): PT Perdana Bangun Pusaka, a publicly-listed distributor of photography products under the brand name Konica, said it estimates a 15 percent increase in net sales this year.
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Duty free cards
Duty free cards There are many rumors around Jakarta, and some probably true, that non embassy people's Duty Free Cards are being refused renewal and altogether will not be issued in the very near future.
Wed, 26 Jun 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,...
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
Collusion comments must stop
Collusion comments must stop JAKARTA (JP): A senior member of the House of Representatives advised whistle-blowing justices yesterday to stop commenting on alleged corruption in the Supreme Court.A.A. Oka Mahendra from the ruling Golkar faction warned that pronouncements on corruption would only...
Wed, 26 Jun 1996
426 guns handed in by retired officers
426 guns handed in by retired officers JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta military command has retrieved 426 guns of various makes following its appeal to ex-servicemen to hand in their weapons in an effort to help curb armed robberies and murders in the city and its outskirts.