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Tue, 04 Jun 1996
S'pore tourist arrivals up
S'pore tourist arrivals up SINGAPORE (AFP): Tourist arrivals in Singapore rose 6.4 percent from a year earlier to 584,121 in April, taking the number of visitors for the first four months to 2.42 million, according to figures released yesterday.Visitor arrivals during January-April increased 5.
Tue, 04 Jun 1996
RI aims to grab Olympic golds
RI aims to grab Olympic golds JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday asked Indonesian badminton players to maintain the momentum they gained after snatching a double glory in the Thomas and Uber Cups by retaining their Olympic gold medals in Atlanta.
Tue, 04 Jun 1996
Japan vows to solve World Cup problems
Japan vows to solve World Cup problems TOKYO (AFP): Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto yesterday pledged help to tackle "various problems" that could threaten the joint hosting of the 2002 World Cup finals with South Korea.
Tue, 04 Jun 1996
Enkei Indonesia to supply 15,000 wheel rims a month
Enkei Indonesia to supply 15,000 wheel rims a month CIKAMPEK, West Java (JP): Japanese Enkei auto wheel rims are making their entrance into Indonesia through PT Enkei Indonesia, a joint venture by Indonesia, Japan and Singapore firms.
Tue, 04 Jun 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Kid's Song 3:05 Children Program 3:30 TV Series: Beyond Tomorrow 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science: Kennedy: The American Dream 4:30 Culture: Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons: Idioms Expression 6:05 Nusantara, the...
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Saber Rider and The Star Sheriff 3:05 Children Program: Anak Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Major Dad 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science: Animal Odyssey 4:30 Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Family: Kesejahteraan Keluarga 6:05...
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
JSX still looks for new direction: Analysts
JSX still looks for new direction: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): Several analysts have predicted that the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) is still looking for new direction this week, while an academician noted that the capital market would not gain fundamental support this year as a result of the country's...
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Sampoerna gets $150m loan
Sampoerna gets $150m loan JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed H.M. Sampoerna has successfully raised US$150 million in a term loan and revolving credit facility from a group of 19 international banks and financial institutions.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Youthful consumerism
Youthful consumerismFrom NeracaConsumerism in major cities of Indonesia has reached a degree of prime concern, even though it reflects, on the surface, economic growth. Higher incomes also inflate the general public's buying power.Consumers are lured into buying an assortment of products.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Bukaka secures $60m loan
Bukaka secures $60m loan HONG KONG (Reuter): Indonesian engineering firm PT Bukaka Teknik Utama has mandated London Forfaiting Asia Pacific to arrange a US$60 million three-year transferable loan certificates facility, the arranger said.Other details, including terms and pricing, were not available.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
PTP Agrintara refuses govt audit
PTP Agrintara refuses govt audit JAKARTA (JP): The Government Audit Agency (BPKP) has notified Coordinating Minister for Economics and Finance Saleh Afiff and Finance Minister Mar'ie Muhammad that state-owned PTP Agrintara refuses to have its financial reports checked by government auditors.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Bali gets tough
Bali gets tough DENPASAR, Bali: Local police chief Maj. Gen. Benyamin LS Mamuaya yesterday ordered tighter supervision of public establishments in a bid to combat drug abuse.Like several major cities in Indonesia, the tourist island has become a haven for dealers of Ecstasy, Benyamin said when...
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
New numbers for service
New numbers for service JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta office of state-owned telecommunications company Telkom will be opening three special lines as an extension of their services.A survey of the utilization of the existing four lines, which primarily deal with customer complaints of telephone...
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
More organizations back Soeharto's re-election
More organizations back Soeharto's re-election JAKARTA (JP): Over 10,000 Christians in Bali and a Moslem organization affiliated with the ruling Golkar organization proclaimed support Saturday for the re-election of President Soeharto in 1998.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Message from the ambassador
Message from the ambassador On this day, which marks the Anniversary of the birth of the Republic of Italy after the destruction caused by World War II, our thoughts are addressed to the Republic of Indonesia and to all Indonesians who, under the wise guidance of H.E.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Lecture on economic reform
Lecture on economic reform JAKARTA (JP): The Panglaykim Foundation is slated to hold a one-day lecture on economics on June 18.Prof. Jeffrey Sachs of Harvard University will present a lecture on the topic of Economic Reform and the Process of Global Integration at the Center for Strategic and...
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Tourist attractions around Jakarta
Tourist attractions around JakartaFrom MerdekaAs the capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta should be more capable of offering tourist attractions than other region. Besides historical museums, Jakarta also has a number of modern and traditional shopping centers, not to mention its waterside recreation...
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
2,500 houses to be pulled down
2,500 houses to be pulled down JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta mayoralty will soon demolish 2,500 shanties built by squatters on Jl. Cakung, Cilincing district.Mayor Suprawito said yesterday that the mayoralty is offering Rp 50,000 (US$21.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Jakarta predicted 5th most populous world city by 2015
Jakarta predicted 5th most populous world city by 2015By T. Sima Gunawan ISTANBUL, Turkey (JP): The United Nations predicts that Jakarta, today home to more than nine million people, will be the fifth most populous city in the world by 2015, with a population of 21.2 million.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Observers label broadcasting bill burdensome
Observers label broadcasting bill burdensome JAKARTA (JP): An expert on mass communication branded the broadcasting bill currently being deliberated by the House of Representatives as too great a burden on private television stations.M.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Indonesia gains better image in 1996
Indonesia gains better image in 1996 BERLIN (AFP): Nigeria, followed by Pakistan and Kenya, are perceived by businessmen as the world's most corrupt countries, Transparency International (TI), a Berlin-based body devoted to fighting corruption said yesterday.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Paiton II power project underway
Paiton II power project underway JAKARTA (JP): PT Jawa Power, a consortium of Bimantara Citra, Siemens AG of Germany and PowerGen of Britain, has started the construction of the Paiton II coal-fired steam power plant in Probolinggo, East Java."The Paiton II power plant, which will cost US$1.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Sanger, Hermawan win off-road race
Sanger, Hermawan win off-road race JAKARTA (JP): James Sanger and Kukuh Hermawan of the Indograha Racing Team won the first leg of the Speed Off-Road National Championships in Cikarang, West Java yesterday.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Taxi driver killed on Bekasi toll road
Taxi driver killed on Bekasi toll road JAKARTA (JP): A taxi driver was stabbed to death by two passengers on Bekasi Timur toll road on Saturday.A police officer at the Bekasi Police precinct said the motive for the murder was unknown.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
One minute parking
One minute parkingFrom NeracaRecently I parked my car at the Senen shopping center parking lot. After I finished shopping I hurried to go home. I was surprised when the parking attendant charged me Rp 1,500.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Demand for OPEC oil expected to reach 25.56m bpd
Demand for OPEC oil expected to reach 25.56m bpd VIENNA (Reuter): OPEC's Economic Commission Board (ECB) of technical experts sees 1996 demand for OPEC oil at between 25 million and 25.56 million barrels per day (bpd), an OPEC delegate said on Saturday.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Northwest to serve Jakarta
Northwest to serve Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Northwest Airlines plans to start operating a service between Jakarta and Seattle in the United States in July, to become the only U.S. carrier serving the route.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
On expatriates
On expatriates I infer our "mystery writer" is Ms. Sylvia Gill. I will gladly answer her letters. Expatriates are not nomads running away from recessions. They are subject to the law of supply and demand. It is a small floating population covering gaps here and there.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Govt to install more telephone lines by 1999
Govt to install more telephone lines by 1999 CIMAHI, West Java (JP): The government plans to add at least 1.5 million telephone lines to the five million targeted to be installed during the ongoing Sixth Five-Year Development Plan (Repelita VI) which ends in March 1999.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Cement firm signs $150m rate notes
Cement firm signs $150m rate notes JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Semen Cibinong on Friday signed a US$150 million floating rate note facility to partly finance its cement expansion project.The company announced on Saturday that the debt facility, arranged by Bankers Trust International, carries a...
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
No votes lost
No votes lost The tentative voters list for next year's general election has been announced at subdistrict offices and other strategic locations. As has been reported, in a number of regions many citizens who are eligible to vote have not been registered for a number of reasons.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Asia's competitiveness highlighted
Asia's competitiveness highlighted PARIS (AFP): Low labor costs and the relocation of industrial activities are two controversial subjects indirectly highlighted by a report on competitivity which put Singapore and Hong Kong at the top of world rankings last week.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Junior Feby stuns veteran tennis star
Junior Feby stuns veteran tennis star JAKARTA (JP): Junior tennis player Feby Widhiyanto turned heads during the national selection tournament yesterday when he beat veteran Tjahyono in their Group D encounter.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Police to tighten net over gamblers
Police to tighten net over gamblers PALU, Central Sulawesi: The provincial administration is keeping an eye for a number of employees alleged to have been frequenting gambling parlors, Antara reported yesterday.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
ASEAN asked to be braver about rights
ASEAN asked to be braver about rights JAKARTA (JP): A senior political scientist is calling on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) not to turn a blind eye to human rights issues, even when they occur in neighboring countries like Myanmar.Political scientist J.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Expert slams superschools for teaching too much
Expert slams superschools for teaching too much JAKARTA (JP): Respected education expert Conny R. Semiawan said Saturday most superschools in Indonesia have no clear educational concepts.Connie, a professor on education at Jakarta Teachers' Training College (IKIP), said the burgeoning of super...
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Worker's complaint
Worker's complaint An Indonesian female worker who works as a maid in Hong Kong wrote us a letter complaining about the levies collected by the recruitment representative there.* The cost for processing a new contract after the termination of the previous one is HK$4,000 (US$525).
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Def Leppard fails to attract local fans
Def Leppard fails to attract local fansBy Thalia Kamarga JAKARTA (JP): A measly 5,000 hard-rock fans gathered at the former Ancol Circuit in North Jakarta on Saturday night for the concert of English rock band Def Leppard.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Photo display at 'Antara' Gallery
Photo display at 'Antara' Gallery JAKARTA (JP): "Big Step, Small Step," a display of photographs by Gundula Schulze, will be held at the Antara Journalistic Photography Gallery starting tomorrow through June 14.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Jakartan dialect
Jakartan dialectFrom KompasIn relation to the observance of National Education Day, I greatly appreciate the appeal of the Ministers of Education and Culture, and Information that Bahasa Indonesia should be more widely taught through the media, especially television.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Regent and residents to talk on demolition
Regent and residents to talk on demolition TANGERANG (JP): The regency has agreed to conduct talks with local residents on the planned demolition of 697 homes in the fishing village of Muara Dadap in the Kosambi district, a legislator said.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Beauty queen
Beauty queenFrom JayakartaPresident Soeharto has warned that Indonesia should not take part in the Miss Universe beauty contest. This was stressed following a widespread debate on the issue.Today most social leaders are only capable of dealing with light matters, such as a beauty contest which only...
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Don't get close to this jail
Don't get close to this jail SEMARANG, Central Java: Tourists visiting Nusakambangan island are not allowed to get too close to the notorious jail housing hardcore criminals.Chief of Central Java tourism office Sri Soebagjo said here Saturday that this precaution was taken to prevent "anything...
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Next president should be 'young civilian': Soemitro
Next president should be 'young civilian': Soemitro JAKARTA (JP): Gen. (ret.) Soemitro, a former chief of the defunct internal security agency, wants to see Indonesia have a new "young civilian" president in 1998.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
HongkongBank case discussed at arbitration body
HongkongBank case discussed at arbitration body JAKARTA (JP): The central board of the arbitration committee, which is attempting to resolve the ongoing dispute between the management and union of HongkongBank, finally reached an agreement yesterday.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
The fuel price debate
The fuel price debate The World Bank's suggestion to the Indonesian government to increase domestic fuel prices is only one of the fiscal tightening measures it recommended recently to reduce aggregate demand and the risk of economic overheating.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Tortelli extends motocross lead
Tortelli extends motocross leadJP/afs JAKARTA (JP): France's Sebastian Tortelli (left photo) sped his way to his fifth straight world championship title when he won the Indonesian Motocross in Yogyakarta yesterday.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Is RI ready for teleworking?
Is RI ready for teleworking? JAKARTA (JP): Western countries, such as the United States and most of western Europe, are now shifting to a new concept of the flextime work schedule: telecommuting, or teleworking, a word coined by management consultant Dr. David Chaudron.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
Dengue fever kills 13 in Jambi
Dengue fever kills 13 in Jambi JAMBI, Jambi: Dengue fever has claimed 13 lives between January and May this year, an official said on Saturday.Jambi mayor H.M. Sabki said that over the period, the disease affected a total of 260 people.
Mon, 03 Jun 1996
CD-ROM for the road plays music and MPEG movies too
CD-ROM for the road plays music and MPEG movies tooBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): What is the equivalent of using a personal computer without a CD-ROM drive nowadays? Probably the same as having a car without a spare tire. You still can drive it, but if a disaster strikes, you'll start cursing.