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Thu, 23 May 1996
Capitalism blamed for undermining Soeharto
Capitalism blamed for undermining Soeharto YOGYAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's expanding capitalist society is undermining the New Order government under President Soeharto, who vigorously promotes the free market as a tool for development, a sociologist said yesterday.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Banks sign on to collect region's phone bill
Banks sign on to collect region's phone bill BEKASI, West Java (JP): The East Jakarta office of PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) signed agreements yesterday with 7 banks to cooperate in collecting telephone bills from subscribers.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Best if officers become civvies, Juwono says
Best if officers become civvies, Juwono says JAKARTA (JP): A scholar has suggested that middle-ranking military officers should consider switching track to civilian careers rather than pursuing the limited top positions available in the Armed Forces (ABRI).
Thu, 23 May 1996
Crime never pays
Crime never pays Arief Budiman's article Why should bad guys always win? on May 20, 1996 is at best disappointing, especially from the pen of a sociologist and researcher. Arief Budiman has not given adequate weight to the political will to combat the "rent seeking system".
Thu, 23 May 1996
Distribution of wealth
Distribution of wealth I was pleased to see a well-written historical analysis of Indonesian politics on your editorial page recently (The Jakarta Post, May 13, 1996: Toward turmoil free change). Most of the author's points, such as the need for fair, representative elections rather than the usual...
Thu, 23 May 1996
Golkar cadres asked to win 1997 election
Golkar cadres asked to win 1997 election JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, in his capacity as chairman of Golkar's board of patrons, called on the group's cadres to ensure victory in the 1997 general election.
Thu, 23 May 1996
RI team to rely on third singles
RI team to rely on third singles JAKARTA (JP): A local sport expert expects Indonesia's semifinal Uber Cup championship clash against South Korea to be a tough battle for both countries."Whoever wins, the score will be 3-2," Mangombar Ferdinand Siregar predicted yesterday.
Thu, 23 May 1996
Sanctions needed against dirty buses
Sanctions needed against dirty busesFrom MerdekaIn line with the national discipline program, sanctions must taken against operators of dirty buses, particularly the limited air conditioned buses. Bus drivers caught with dirty vehicles must be fined and a notice must be sent to their company.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Bakrie expands without political favors
Bakrie expands without political favors JAKARTA (JP): Spanning two generations, publicly-listed diversified firm PT Bakrie & Brothers is continually expanding its three core businesses. And all without having to seek or wield political clout.
Wed, 22 May 1996
BPS to conduct detailed census on informal sector
BPS to conduct detailed census on informal sector JAKARTA (JP): The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) will conduct a detailed census on the Indonesian informal sector in October as a follow-up to its nationwide economic census last December, BPS chairman Sugito said.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Wild elephants lead to sleepless nights
Wild elephants lead to sleepless nights BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: About 8,000 families of western Lampung said they were fed up with rampaging elephants after the wild beasts trampled to death two people recently.
Wed, 22 May 1996
IMI hosts AIT general assembly
IMI hosts AIT general assembly JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Motor Association (IMI) will host the 13th general assembly of the Alliance de Tour Internationale (AIT) in Nusa Dua, Bali this weekend.M. Yusuf, chairman of the organizing committee, said here yesterday that 100 delegates from the...
Wed, 22 May 1996
RI should allow more Australian reporters
RI should allow more Australian reporters JAKARTA (JP): Participants of a meeting between senior Australian and Indonesian editors yesterday agreed that one of the ways to improve positive coverage here is to allow more correspondents in.
Wed, 22 May 1996
PDI rival board denied permit to convene
PDI rival board denied permit to convene BANDUNG (JP): A local home affairs official says he will not grant permission for the rival board of the Indonesian Democratic Party to convene an extraordinary chairman election here later this week.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Students to meet to pick representatives
Students to meet to pick representatives JAKARTA (JP): A college sports meet in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi, will be used as the arena to select the country's best students for the ASEAN Students Sports Meeting in Brunei in July.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Nostalgic Japanese revisits RP jungle
Nostalgic Japanese revisits RP jungle MANILA (AFP): Japanese former army officer Hiroo Onoda recalled the loneliness of hiding for 30 years in a jungle hideout in the Philippines, as he made a sentimental visit back to his former home.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Indonesia eyes million-dollar deal on MICE
Indonesia eyes million-dollar deal on MICEBy I. Christianto GENEVA (JP): Indonesia expects to tap hundreds of millions of dollars from foreigners coming here for business meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions.
Wed, 22 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,...
Wed, 22 May 1996
Govt assures seats for all elementary school graduates
Govt assures seats for all elementary school graduates JAKARTA (JP): The city's junior high schools will be able to accommodate all elementary school graduates, a city official of the Ministry of Education and Culture has claimed.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Moody's rates four RI banks
Moody's rates four RI banks HONG KONG (Reuter): Moody's Investors Service said yesterday it assigned first time ratings to four Indonesian private banks, with long-term foreign currency deposit ratings ranging from Ba1 to Ba2.
Wed, 22 May 1996
World Bank helps E. Java urban development
World Bank helps E. Java urban development JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has approved a US$142.7 million loan for the improvement of urban infrastructure and services in East Java through the Second East Java Urban Development Project.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Beauty contest
Beauty contestFrom NeracaI was surprised to read the news reports in the media on May 13, 1996 about Indonesia's participation in the world beauty contest. Some agree but others strongly opposed to Indonesia participating in the event.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Workers examined for menstrual leave
Workers examined for menstrual leave JAKARTA (JP): More than a thousand workers at a biscuit factory on Jl. Raya Bogor, East Jakarta, have to endure a physical examination to obtain menstruation leave.The factory union chairman, Aliudin, said yesterday he has already protested to the management of...
Wed, 22 May 1996
ISO 9002 for shipping firm
ISO 9002 for shipping firm JAKARTA (JP): PT Pelayaran Samudera Selatan (PSS), a shipping agency for Pacific International Lines and Advance Container Lines, has been awarded an ISO 9002 certificate for its quality control systems.
Wed, 22 May 1996
IPTN-Europe opens branch
IPTN-Europe opens branch JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned aircraft manufacturer PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) will soon open a branch office in Bandung, West Java, for its German-based subsidiary, IPTN-Europe GmbH.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Army plans to form anti-terrorist unit
Army plans to form anti-terrorist unit CIMAHI, West Java: The Army, flattered by its recent "success" in ending the four month-hostage drama in Irian Jaya, plans to form an anti-terrorist unit.Army Chief of Staff Gen. R.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Three jailed for 62 months
Three jailed for 62 months JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta district court sentenced three men to a total of 62 months for separate crimes yesterday.Judge Endang Pratiwi sentenced Sui Aang for theft of his company's revenues to 42 months in prison.
Wed, 22 May 1996
I have never sought re-election: Soeharto
I have never sought re-election: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, who is currently serving his sixth term as president, said he has never sought re-election and that it is the prerogative of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to select the national leader.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Australian media bias
Australian media bias Could a Jakarta Post reader please tell me what the Australian media's problem is regarding news from Indonesia? It seems they slant stories about my country to fit their long-held biases.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Human rights education in schools
Human rights education in schools It seems that the public discourse on human rights is gaining in scope and momentum. For example, a rather extensive discussion on the subject was held at a symposium on Saturday in Jakarta.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Mixed fortunes for Monas street sellers
Mixed fortunes for Monas street sellers JAKARTA (JP): "I've been sitting here watching it for more than five years," said a woman squatting near the capital's symbol, the National Monument, or Monas."But it has never given me a single reward," she said, pointing to the 35-kilogram gold-plated tip...
Wed, 22 May 1996
Lee and son deny impropriety in dealings
Lee and son deny impropriety in dealings SINGAPORE (AFP): Elder statesman Lee Kuan Yew and his son Deputy Premier Lee Hsien Loong denied any impropriety and defended their family honor in a parliamentary debate yesterday on discounts they got on luxury condominiums.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Helping our children
Helping our children What does Rp 60,000, or US$26, buy nowadays? For most of us, not much. Perhaps two new CD albums, a dinner for two at a reasonably priced downtown restaurant, a night out on the town with friends, or a new pair of trousers or jeans.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Australian study warns of RI nuclear disaster
Australian study warns of RI nuclear disaster CANBERRA (Reuter): Radioactive fallout from a nuclear accident in Indonesia would be disastrous for millions of people in Asia and Australia and could leave cities such as Singapore unlivable, an Australian study warned on Tuesday.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Alleged drug dealer arrested
Alleged drug dealer arrested JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested a 21 year-old man believed to be an Ecstasy dealer in his rented house on Jl. Hayam Wuruk, Central Jakarta.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Abubakar Nataprawira said that the man, Dicky Woworuntu, was arrested on Sunday night.
Wed, 22 May 1996
RI woos most mining investment in Asia
RI woos most mining investment in Asia SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia is the star of Asian mining while China and India need to overhaul their attitude towards foreign miners to attract the interest of potential investors, mining officials said yesterday.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Earth Music in Bandung
Earth Music in Bandung BANDUNG: Music lovers will get rare treat, an Earth Music: Metamorfosa recital on May 25 in Teater Terbuka (Dago Tea House), Taman Budaya Jawa Barat.The performance, organized by Yayasan Budaya Indonesia, Australia-Indonesia Institute and Asia Link, is an intercultural...
Wed, 22 May 1996
Governor alarmed by deforestation
Governor alarmed by deforestation KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Governor La Ode Kaimuddin is alarmed by the rapid deforestation in the area."Forest destruction continues at an alarming rate. This shows that supervision is not optimum," he said in a meeting with provincial forestry officials here...
Wed, 22 May 1996
Australia's Straits in Java gold joint venture
Australia's Straits in Java gold joint venture SYDNEY (Reuter): Australia's Straits Resources Ltd said yesterday it had entered into a memorandum of understanding with Indonesia's PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) to form a joint venture exploring for minerals and gold in particular in Java.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Mt. Tambora, Napoleon and Waterloo
Mt. Tambora, Napoleon and Waterloo LONDON (Reuter): Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815 may have been aided by the eruption of a volcano in Indonesia, a British magazine said on Monday.
Wed, 22 May 1996
PT Polysindo plans rights issue
PT Polysindo plans rights issue JAKARTA (JP): The shareholders of PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa yesterday approved the management's plan to issue 1.1 billion shares through a limited offering to raise Rp 552 billion (US$235 million).
Wed, 22 May 1996
Indonesia's participation in beauty pageant unlawful
Indonesia's participation in beauty pageant unlawful JAKARTA (JP): Any Indonesian women's participation in any international beauty contest is unlawful, says a senior government official."The government remains consistent in its stance, which is to prohibit Indonesian women from participating in...
Wed, 22 May 1996
Bentoel race draws 40 foreign riders
Bentoel race draws 40 foreign riders JAKARTA (JP): French defending champion Sebastian Tortelli, the current world leader in the 125cc Motocross World Championship, will spearhead 40 foreign crossers for the Bentoel World Motocross race in Yogyakarta next week.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Two city policewomen promoted
Two city policewomen promoted JAKARTA (JP): City police set a new precedent yesterday with the installation of two policewomen as deputies to the chiefs of police subprecincts."It's the first time that Jakarta has policewomen as police chief deputies," said City Police spokesman Lt. Col.
Wed, 22 May 1996
RI's foreign policy put in perspective
RI's foreign policy put in perspective Indonesia's Foreign Policy Under Suharto: Aspiring To International Leadership Leo Suryadinata Times Academic Press, 1996 210 pp, S$25.75 JAKARTA (JP): When the New Order government took over a chaotic Indonesia from the previous Sukarno administration...
Wed, 22 May 1996
Cipinang prison gets a new chief
Cipinang prison gets a new chief JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Justice installed yesterday a new chief warden at Cipinang penitentiary in the aftermath of the scandal surrounding the escape of businessman Eddy Tansil this month.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Angkot drivers want road repaired
Angkot drivers want road repaired TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Dozens of Angkot (public minivan) drivers plying the Poris Gaga-Jl. Shaheh Ali route yesterday called on the City Council's local public works office to immediately fulfill its promise to repair one of the roads along the route.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Forced eviction issue to be raised at Habitat meeting
Forced eviction issue to be raised at Habitat meeting JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are planning to bring up the issue of forced eviction at the forthcoming unofficial NGO Global Forum on Human Settlements -- Habitat II -- in Istanbul, Turkey.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Ghanaian faces 20 years for smuggling heroin
Ghanaian faces 20 years for smuggling heroin JAKARTA (JP): A public prosecutor has demanded that a Ghanaian national be sentenced to 20 years in jail for trying to smuggle 600 grams of heroin into Indonesia last September.
Wed, 22 May 1996
Joint team discusses U.S. infected cotton
Joint team discusses U.S. infected cotton JAKARTA (JP): Trade and industry officials and spinners discussed the problem of alleged cavitoma-infected cotton fiber from Yuma and Imperial Valley in California, the United States, at separate meetings here yesterday.