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Fri, 24 May 1996
Senen market bans 60 traders
Senen market bans 60 traders JAKARTA (JP): The Senen market authorities have temporarily banned 60 traders from selling merchandise at the market following a brawl on Wednesday.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.
Fri, 24 May 1996
Indonesia favored for investment
Indonesia favored for investment JAKARTA (JP): Executives in Australia consider Indonesia the best investment destination in Southeast Asia, revealed Asia Business News (ABN) and the Far Eastern Economic Review's Asian Executives Poll.
Fri, 24 May 1996
Torajan extend protest over virginity remarks
Torajan extend protest over virginity remarks UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Thousands of people from the scenic Tana Toraja regency continued with their protest yesterday against a religious affairs official's allegation that "96 percent" of their high school students have lost their virginity...
Fri, 24 May 1996
Total to double gas output
Total to double gas output SINGAPORE (Reuter): Total Indonesie, a unit of Total SA of France, plans to more than double gas production in Indonesia to 2.2 billion standard cubic feet per day (scfpd) by year 2000, its president and general manager said.Total currently produces 1.
Fri, 24 May 1996
Three die of dengue
Three die of dengue JAMBI, Jambi: Three people have died following a recent outbreak of dengue in 55 neighborhoods of Jambi municipality, a health official said yesterday.Antara quoted head of the local Health Ministry office Dr. Abd.
Fri, 24 May 1996
'Sex education needed after school'
'Sex education needed after school' JAKARTA (JP): Noted psychologist Sarlito Wirawan Sarwono suggested yesterday that sex education be incorporated into extra-curricular activities, if not in the curriculum itself.
Fri, 24 May 1996
Murder suspect makes final plea
Murder suspect makes final plea JAKARTA (JP): Defense teams made their last attempts yesterday to convince the East Jakarta District court that suspects charged with the murder of a family last year are innocent.
Fri, 24 May 1996
Captors planned to kill Indonesian hostages
Captors planned to kill Indonesian hostages JAKARTA (Agencies): A Dutch couple who were rescued from captivity in Irian Jaya jungles said yesterday that their captors had planned to kill all the five Indonesian hostages they held.
Fri, 24 May 1996
The Constitution and the presidency
The Constitution and the presidency The head of state has once again emphasized that in accordance with the Constitution, the election of a president is entirely in the hands of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), and not the incumbent president's responsibility.
Fri, 24 May 1996
Moody's Investors Service may cut Polysindo Eka notes
Moody's Investors Service may cut Polysindo Eka notes NEW YORK (Reuter): Moody's Investors Service assigned a Ba3 rating to the 13 percent Guaranteed Secured Notes due 2001 of Polysindo International Finance Company B.V.
Thu, 23 May 1996
RI's business structure changes
RI's business structure changesBy Christianto Wibisono JAKARTA (JP): There have been tremendous changes in the Indonesian economic and business topography this decade.The role and position of the government and state-owned enterprises have gradually been reduced.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Astra's revenues rise but its profits decline
Astra's revenues rise but its profits decline JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra International reported a 13.7 percent increase in its first quarter net revenues to Rp 3.2 trillion (US$1.5 billion) but suffered a decline of around 20 percent in its net profit to Rp 73 billion.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Forestry ministry rejects WB plan as unrealistic
Forestry ministry rejects WB plan as unrealistic JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said yesterday the government could not meet a World Bank proposal on the increase of mandatory forest royalties because its implementation would hurt the domestic market.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Talent scouts head for junior tournament
Talent scouts head for junior tournament JAKARTA (JP): The Thamrin Cup Junior Tennis Championships this year will reinstate the 18-year-old age group to scout talent for important tournaments, an organizer said."The age of 18 is the right time to develop junior players.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Guruh paints dance movements and politics
Guruh paints dance movements and politicsBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Guruh Soekarnoputra, son of the late President Sukarno, is known as a choreographer and composer. However, a small exhibition which opened last week at his residence revealed that his artistic talent extends beyond the...
Thu, 23 May 1996
RI should restructure state firms: Economist
RI should restructure state firms: Economist JAKARTA (JP): Economist Christianto Wibisono suggested yesterday that Indonesia need to restructure, rationalize and revitalize state firms and government bureaucracy to improve the country's competitiveness.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Toll hike may depend on public opinion
Toll hike may depend on public opinion JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar ensured that the government will take into account recommendations and opinions before deciding whether to increase the city's toll road fees.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 22, 1996 Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 950 100 11,000 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 625 0 232,000 Andayani Megah 1,400 -25 324,000...
Thu, 23 May 1996
IMF executive calls for independent central bank
IMF executive calls for independent central bank JAKARTA (JP): A top executive of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expressed optimism yesterday about Indonesia's macroeconomy and called for greater independence for the central bank in order to maintain macroeconomic stability.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Dharmala to pay dividends
Dharmala to pay dividends JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed property company Dharmala Intiland will pay total dividends of Rp 28.07 billion (US$12.17 million) for the 1995 financial year, or Rp 115 (five U.S. cents) per share.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Compensation dispute
Compensation dispute JAKARTA (JP): The plan for low-cost apartment plans in the Jatinegara district, East Jakarta, has come to a halt over the question of land compensation.Mayor Sudarsono said on Tuesday that slum residents in the Cipinang Besar Muara district are still insisting on between Rp 1.
Thu, 23 May 1996
RI not to raise fuel price
RI not to raise fuel price JAKARTA (JP): President Faisal Abda'oe, president of the state-owned oil company Pertamina, said yesterday that there has been no recent indication that the government will increase fuel prices.
Thu, 23 May 1996
NISP aims for 25% credit expansion
NISP aims for 25% credit expansion JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed Bank NISP announced yesterday that it will expand its credit distribution by 25 percent this year, supported by an increase of 30 percent in funds generated from public savings and offshore loans.
Thu, 23 May 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,...
Thu, 23 May 1996
Jakarta wins 'reog' contest
Jakarta wins 'reog' contest JAKARTA (JP): The capital's 'Reog Ponorogo' troupe won the 1996 national Reog Ponorogo contest recently held in Ponorogo, East Java.Reog is a folk dance based on the history of a king in East Java before the great Majapahit Kingdom of the 13th century.
Thu, 23 May 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Matter 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Dance 3:30 Travel: Border Out Show 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science Film 4:30 Education: Dunia Mahasiswa 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara,...
Thu, 23 May 1996
Australian tourist found dead
Australian tourist found dead DENPASAR, Bali: An Australian tourist was found dead, reportedly of a hashish overdose, in his room at Bali Oberoy Hotel here on Tuesday.Nyoman Antana, a hotel employee, told The Jakarta Post he became suspicious when the guest had not left his room by noon.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Radio frequency abuse rampant in Indonesia
Radio frequency abuse rampant in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The use of radio frequencies is so undisciplined here that there is a strong impression among foreign users that the situation is in a mess, the city branch's leader of a radio communication organization said.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Economic reforms favor small group: Expert
Economic reforms favor small group: Expert JAKARTA (JP): A large proportion of the government's economic reforms and regulations benefit only the few people who will gain most in the long run from the upcoming free market, an academician says.Faisal H.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Govt told to raise financial commitment to small firms
Govt told to raise financial commitment to small firms JAKARTA (JP): The government should increase its financial commitment to small businesses to help accelerate their expansion, a noted economist said.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Dankos profits rise 4%
Dankos profits rise 4% JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed pharmaceutical producer PT Dankos Laboratories reported a 4 percent increase in net profits to Rp 19 billion (US8.1 million) for last year, from Rp 18 billion in 1994.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Monetary policy may affect banks' earnings: Soedradjad
Monetary policy may affect banks' earnings: Soedradjad JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono acknowledged here yesterday that the government's prudent monetary policy could result in declines of commercial banks' earning growths."That is probably correct.
Thu, 23 May 1996
'Don't incorporate sex education into school curriculum'
'Don't incorporate sex education into school curriculum' JAKARTA (JP): Noted psychologist Yaumil Agoes Achir spoke out against a colleague's recent suggestion that sex education be incorporated into the school curriculum.
Thu, 23 May 1996
N. Jakarta plot dispute nets Navy
N. Jakarta plot dispute nets Navy JAKARTA (JP): Disputing parties of a tract of land in North Jakarta affirmed their positions before a court yesterday.Representatives from the government told the Jakarta State Administrative Court that the 20.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Voter registration officers miss 11,000 in Surabaya
Voter registration officers miss 11,000 in Surabaya SURABAYA, East Java (JP): Some 11,000 students in local Islamic schools eligible to vote in the 1997 general election have been left unregistered.Syumli Sadli, chairman of the Moslem-based United Development Party's East Java chapter, which has...
Thu, 23 May 1996
Ministerial kudos for Soeharto
Ministerial kudos for Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's promise not to influence the People's Consultative Assembly in electing a new head of state in 1998 won praise from two cabinet ministers yesterday.Minister of Defense and Security Gen. (ret.
Thu, 23 May 1996
UK's diplomatic offensive over beef ban launched
UK's diplomatic offensive over beef ban launched LONDON (Reuter): Britain launched a diplomatic offensive yesterday to explain to its perplexed European partners London's new get-tough strategy aimed at getting a crippling ban on British beef exports lifted.
Thu, 23 May 1996
China's Zhu Rongji visits Malaysia
China's Zhu Rongji visits Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): China's vice-premier Zhu Rongji arrived yesterday for a five-day official visit to boost diplomatic ties between his country and Malaysia, the national Bernama news agency reported.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Jambi to tryout in U.S. for PON
Jambi to tryout in U.S. for PON JAKARTA (JP): Jambi's swimming team plans to train in the U.S. in preparation for the 14th National Games here this September, training director Raja Nasution said yesterday.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Jakarta anniversary
Jakarta anniversaryFrom MerdekaThe anniversary of Jakarta is around the corner again. I would like to suggest that we showcase some Jakarta specialities; the national monument and ondel-ondel (giant puppets) perfectly symbolize Jakarta.
Thu, 23 May 1996
U.S. will urge Indonesia to enter auto trade talks
U.S. will urge Indonesia to enter auto trade talks WASHINGTON (Kyodo): The United States will soon urge Indonesia to enter auto trade talks, focusing on American concerns over its program to develop its own cars, a top U.S. industry official said.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Co-ops may manage private clove agency
Co-ops may manage private clove agency JAKARTA (JP): Cooperatives will be allowed to take over the management of the Clove Marketing and Buffer Stock Agency (BPPC) when the clove supply and demand reach an equilibrium, says a minister.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Control fauna trade: Surjadi
Control fauna trade: Surjadi JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja wants control of the breeding and trade of indigenous animals improved.Surjadi added that flora must receive similar treatment. He made the observations when opening a working meeting on forestry yesterday.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Chirac's envoy meets Soeharto for G-7 inputs
Chirac's envoy meets Soeharto for G-7 inputs JAKARTA (JP): A special envoy of French President Jaques Chirac, Bruno Durieux, yesterday met with President Soeharto here to seek inputs for the upcoming Group of Seven (G-7) meeting in Lion, France, next month.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Lost students rescued
Lost students rescued MEDAN, North Sumatra: Workers rescued on Monday two students who got lost while climbing Mt. Sibayak, Antara reported yesterday.Antara quoted an officer at the Tanah Karo police precinct as saying Rapuli Beru Siregar, 17, and Ronald Agustinus Tarigan, 15, had injuries on their...
Thu, 23 May 1996
Retired ABRI members to be searched for guns
Retired ABRI members to be searched for guns JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Command will crackdown on the possession of guns among retired Armed Forces members, following an armed robbery last week at a supermarket on Jl. Kali Malang in East Jakarta.Commander Maj. Gen.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Govt donates to families of dead labor activists
Govt donates to families of dead labor activists JAKARTA (JP): The government offered to donate Rp 1 million (US$425) yesterday to the relatives of 14 dead labor activists, including relatives of labor heroine Marsinah.
Thu, 23 May 1996
RI stops experimenting for Uber Cup semifinal
RI stops experimenting for Uber Cup semifinalBy Arif Suryobuwono HONG KONG (JP): Points can be expected to come from left and right in today's Uber Cup semifinal war here between Indonesia and South Korea.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Improve education, orders President
Improve education, orders President JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto warned yesterday Indonesia's all-out effort to catch up with industrialized countries will flop unless the country develops quality education.
Thu, 23 May 1996
'No more forest concessionaires'
'No more forest concessionaires' KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Governor La Ode Kaimuddin said yesterday the province is closed to new logging concessionaires because its forests need time to recover."Forest concessionaires may boost economic development, but in our province they have caused...