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Wed, 12 Jun 1996
Grade school officials told no extra fees
Grade school officials told no extra fees JAKARTA (JP): State elementary schools in Jakarta are not allowed to charge new students for uniforms or books, an official says.The head of the city education agency, Suparmo, said yesterday that each school is allowed to charge new students only Rp 1,750...
Wed, 12 Jun 1996
Bintang's challenges are also ours
Bintang's challenges are also ours Sacked legislator Sri Bintang Pamungkas who faces a four-year jail term for slandering President Soeharto shook the political landscape recently when he set up a new political party. Political scientist Mochtar Pabottingi examines the event.
Wed, 12 Jun 1996
Tax fraud defendants may get 14 years in jail
Tax fraud defendants may get 14 years in jail JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutors yesterday demanded that four men indicted of tax evasion each be sentenced to 14 years imprisonment at a court here.The prosecutors also demanded that each defendant compensate the state, with amounts ranging from Rp 10.
Wed, 12 Jun 1996
PON organizers told to rethink athlete transportation plans
PON organizers told to rethink athlete transportation plans JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives' Commission IX, which overseas youth affairs, sports, religion, education and culture, told the organizer of the upcoming National Games to consider the public's transportation needs...
Wed, 12 Jun 1996
Government won't change political system: Soeharto
Government won't change political system: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday reiterated that the government will not change the political system, as some people have demanded, to "suit their personal interests".
Wed, 12 Jun 1996
PDI breakaways may choose Medan for venue
PDI breakaways may choose Medan for venue JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) dissenters' plan to hold fresh elections for chairperson solidified yesterday with the tentative decision to choose Medan in North Sumatra as the venue for the gathering next week.
Wed, 12 Jun 1996
No idea where Tansil could be: Government
No idea where Tansil could be: Government JAKARTA (JP): The government admitted yesterday it has no idea where Eddy Tansil, the business tycoon who escaped from prison more than one month ago, has gone.
Wed, 12 Jun 1996
Mayoralties get 'Adipura' award
Mayoralties get 'Adipura' award JAKARTA (JP): The city's five mayoralties, for the first time in history, have won the Adipura award for cleanliness. The trophies were handed over by President Soeharto in a ceremony at Merdeka Palace on Monday.
Wed, 12 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, 12 Jun 1996
Curriculum more than subject list
Curriculum more than subject listBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Educating students about human rights became a topic of discussion recently. It was argued that students should receive instruction in human rights to make society more mindful towards problems of human dignity.
Wed, 12 Jun 1996
Ecstasy in East Java
Ecstasy in East Java SURABAYA, East Java: Provincial Police Chief Maj. Gen. Sumarsono said that the designer drug Ecstasy, now widely circulating throughout Indonesia, entered here through Bali from countries such as Australia and Germany, Antara reported yesterday.
Wed, 12 Jun 1996
5,000 civil servants punished for 'errors'
5,000 civil servants punished for 'errors' JAKARTA (JP): Over 5,000 civil servants have been punished over the past two years for breaching rules, Minister for Administrative Reforms T.B. Silalahi said yesterday.
Wed, 12 Jun 1996
'Limit commercial banks' operations'
'Limit commercial banks' operations' JAKARTA (JP): The Federation of Indonesian Secondary Banks (Perbarindo) yesterday asked the government to limit commercial banks' operations in regional districts.The federation's chairman, I Wayan Saswa, said that the establishment of commercial banks' regional...
Wed, 12 Jun 1996
Citra Marga expects Rp 500 toll fee hike
Citra Marga expects Rp 500 toll fee hike JAKARTA (JP): PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada, a toll road developer controlled by President Soeharto's eldest daughter, Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana, yesterday confirmed its proposal to the government for a Rp 500 (21 U.S.
Wed, 12 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 TV Drama: Lutung Kasarung 3:30 TV Series: Roseanne 4:05 TV Drama: Suasana Baru 4:30 Documentary: Tugutil at North Maluku 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
PT Miwon approves dividends
PT Miwon approves dividends JAKARTA (JP): The shareholders of PT Miwon Indonesia, a major publicly-listed producer of food seasonings, yesterday approved the management's proposal to pay a dividend of Rp 28.5 (1.2 U.S. cents) per share.
Tue, 11 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,...
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
PDI, unite!
PDI, unite!From Media IndonesiaI am very concerned about the prevailing friction within the Indonesian Democratic Party. I have observed that there are some people who do not want to see political parties in Indonesia grow and become self-supporting.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Justice Adi was wrong: Soerjono
Justice Adi was wrong: Soerjono JAKARTA (JP): A special team investigating allegations that members of the Supreme Court accepted bribes to acquit the Gandhi Memorial School principal found no evidence to support the claim, Chief Justice Soerjono announced yesterday.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
AIDS union acceptable, say ulemas
AIDS union acceptable, say ulemas JAKARTA (JP): Leading East Java ulemas concluded their two-day deliberations on contemporary social problems yesterday, agreeing that marriage to an AIDS patient is religiously valid, Antara reported yesterday.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
RI to field 36 in track and field meet
RI to field 36 in track and field meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has selected 36 boys and girls to line up the national team for the Milo ASEAN School track and field championships here this weekend.Spokesperson of the Indonesian Amateur Track and Field Association, Nia Sarinastiti Regar, said...
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 10, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 925 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 700 -25 26,000 Andayani Megah 1,200 -25 339,500 Aneka...
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
PDFCI and BTN provide $390m for toll road project
PDFCI and BTN provide $390m for toll road project JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed Bank PDFCI and state-owned Bank Dagang Negara (BDN) are jointly arranging a syndication loan of Rp 920 billion (US$390.3 million) for a consortium of companies in charge of building a 19.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
National runners dominate 10K
National runners dominate 10K JAKARTA (JP): National marathon runners dominated the Kasogi 10- kilometer race in Surabaya, East Java, on Sunday.Asian Championships silver medalist Tri Asih Handayani from Salatiga, Central Java, finished first in 35 minutes and 13 seconds to beat teammate Ruwiyati's...
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Protect RI flora
Protect RI floraFrom KompasI often meet foreign tourists either from Europe, Australia or Asia, visiting our forests to collect seeds of certain flora. For example, a Japanese tourist recently went to Pagar Gunung in Bengkulu to look at the blossoming rafflesia.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Malaysia detains Ashaari's brother
Malaysia detains Ashaari's brother KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian police have arrested a brother of the once-powerful leader of the outlawed Al Arqam Islamic sect, as they widened an investigation into alleged attempts to revive the movement.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Police back decision in hoodlum shooting
Police back decision in hoodlum shooting JAKARTA (JP): Police defended yesterday the fatal shooting of a hoodlum in Tanah Abang last Friday saying that the man, labeled a troublemaker by local vendors, was shot for attacking officers after he killed a vendor.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Catholics join Corpo Cristo
Catholics join Corpo Cristo DILI, East Timor: Around 12,000 Catholics joined the Corpo Cristo service on Sunday in remembrance of Christ's crucifixion, Antara reported yesterday.The service, led by Bishop Monsignor Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo, began with a procession headed by a group of people...
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
House criticizes broadcasting bill
House criticizes broadcasting bill JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives yesterday found faults with almost every part of the government-sponsored bill on broadcasting and called for improvements.The bill, submitted for House deliberation by Minister of Information Harmoko last month,...
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Govt backing of PDI breakaways criticized
Govt backing of PDI breakaways criticized JAKARTA (JP): The government has once again become the target of criticism from political observers for its backing of the dissenters in the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Indonesian businessmen are lazy: Ambassador
Indonesian businessmen are lazy: AmbassadorBy T. Sima Gunawan ISTANBUL, Turkey (JP): Indonesian Ambassador to Turkey Soelarso blasted private companies for their paltry efforts in exploring the huge trade opportunities in this country.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Viewing change positively
Viewing change positively In Indonesia, lately, there have been a number of political jolts which only two decades ago would have been difficult to imagine in a country where people are obsessed with peace and political and economic stability.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Spatial planning violations threaten Bogor environment
Spatial planning violations threaten Bogor environment BOGOR, West Java (JP): Violations of the area's spatial planning have led to the deterioration of Bogor's environment, from development in the Puncak mountain resort to building on riverbanks.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Eighty-four guns handed in by retired ABRI members
Eighty-four guns handed in by retired ABRI members JAKARTA (JP): As many as 84 guns of various types were voluntarily returned by 17 retired Armed Forces members, including three generals, to the Jakarta Military Command yesterday.The three former generals are Maj. Gen. (ret) Eddie M.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Soeharto urges efficient use of natural resources
Soeharto urges efficient use of natural resources JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday urged the nation to use the country's natural resources efficiently and to make conservation a primary concern.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Poet to be immortalized
Poet to be immortalized MEDAN, North Sumatra: Local artists and cultural observers are calling on the government to name the new airport to be built in Kuala Namu, Deli Serdang after the province's renowned poet and national hero, Amir Hamzah.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Chandra Asri, Peni sign 5-year contract
Chandra Asri, Peni sign 5-year contract JAKARTA (JP): PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Center has signed its biggest ethylene supply contract with polyethylene producer PT Peni."Under the terms of the agreement, Chandra Asri will pipe 140,000 tons of ethylene each year to Peni's plant in Merak for...
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Parties' symbols and names for election announced
Parties' symbols and names for election announced JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. announced yesterday the names, symbols and numbers of the three contestants in next year's general election.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Teenager faces prison term for kidnapping baby
Teenager faces prison term for kidnapping baby JAKARTA (JP): A teenager is facing a maximum 12-year prison sentence if found guilty of abducting a baby, a court here was told yesterday.In his indictment, prosecutor Suriansjah told the Central Jakarta district court that suspect, Yanti, had...
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Rain a threat to parachuting meet
Rain a threat to parachuting meet JAKARTA (JP): Unexpected rains could disrupt the Sixth World Parachuting Championships at Lake Lido in Bogor, West Java, but organizers believe the show will go on as planned from June 14 to June 24.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Freeport and the natural beauty
Freeport and the natural beauty With respect to PT Freeport's propaganda Is the natural beauty, rich biodiversity under threat? in The Jakarta Post, June 5, 1996, I would like to make a few comments.The fact that no chemicals are used in Freeport's mineral processing operation is a positive...
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Police arrest suspected thieves
Police arrest suspected thieves PURWOREJO, Central Java: Police have arrested four people suspected of stealing money designated for Ngombol district teachers' salaries, amounting to Rp 117 million (about US$49,787), Antara reported yesterday.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Ciputra builds new town
Ciputra builds new town JAKARTA (JP): A 600-hectare town located 20 minutes from the Cibubur toll gate in the direction of Jonggol, will be officiated in August, complete with mini-zoo and camping grounds.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
BM Diah dies of heart failure, buried as hero
BM Diah dies of heart failure, buried as hero JAKARTA (JP): Burhanuddin Muhammad Diah, whose illustrious career included stints as journalist, cabinet minister, ambassador and hotelier, was buried at Kalibata Hero's Cemetery yesterday.B.M.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Open audit of firms called for
Open audit of firms called for JAKARTA (JP): The government should first conduct open audits on the financial situations of companies before granting their requests for exemptions from the minimum wage regulation, a lawyer says.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Arid areas develop own farming system
Arid areas develop own farming systemBy Bambang Budi Utomo Arid areas in eastern Indonesia have long been a problem. How do the local inhabitants cope with the problem? Here is a story of their efforts to survive.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Oki trial to begin this week
Oki trial to begin this week JAKARTA (JP): The long-awaited trial of Harnoko Dewantoro, better known as Oki, for his alleged involvement in a triple murder in the United States will begin on Thursday, a court official said.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Jakarta housing health hazard, expert says
Jakarta housing health hazard, expert says ISTANBUL, Turkey (JP): An expert warned that crowded houses in Jakarta are unhealthy.Jes Clauson-Kaas, an environmental engineer from the Copenhagen-based COWI consulting firm, said over the weekend that a study in Kali Anyar clearly demonstrates the...
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
Costly chemicals
Costly chemicals The June 4 deregulation package exempted ethylene, polyethylene, propylene and polypropylene, the building blocks of plastics and synthetic fibers, from the scheduled tariff reductions.
Tue, 11 Jun 1996
KIA expects profit jump
KIA expects profit jump JAKARTA (JP): PT Keramika Indonesia Asosiasi (KIA) of the Ongko Group expects to double its net profits this year to around Rp 22 billion (US$9.3 million), in line with a significant increase in its production capacity.