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Wed, 15 May 1996
Where are our anthropologists?
Where are our anthropologists?From Media IndonesiaAccording to recent media reports, especially a RRI radio news broadcast on May 7, 1996, an American anthropologist discovered about 120 families of a isolated tribe in the inner part of Halmahera in eastern Indonesia.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Mitsui gets contract from PLN
Mitsui gets contract from PLN JAKARTA (JP): Japan's Mitsui & Co. Ltd and Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding have secured a contract worth US$70.48 million from the state electricity firm PLN to build steam generators and auxiliaries for two power units in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Progress of pulp, paper industry
Progress of pulp, paper industry1. The development of Indonesia's pulp and paper industry in the last five years: 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Installed capacity (ton p.a.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Most Indonesians prefer mediocrity to competition
Most Indonesians prefer mediocrity to competition JAKARTA (JP): Respected scholar Sayidiman Suryohadiprojo says most Indonesians prefer mediocrity to competition.The retired Army general and former governor of the National Resilience Institute, a military think tank, said yesterday that the...
Wed, 15 May 1996
RI expects two 'sepak takraw' golds
RI expects two 'sepak takraw' golds JAKARTA (JP): The newly-elected chairman of the Indonesian Sepak Takraw Association, Beddu Amang, announced yesterday that the association would do its best to get two gold medals in the next Southeast Asian Games here next year.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Freedom of expression a tricky issue
Freedom of expression a tricky issue Demokrasi dalam Pasungan (Politik Perijinan di Indonesia) Edited by Hairus Salim HS and Angger Jati Wijaya Published by Forum LSM/LPSM, Yogyakarta January 1996 155 pp, Rp 8,000.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Sudjana warns of coal-burning impact
Sudjana warns of coal-burning impact JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana emphasized yesterday the importance of anticipating the environmental impact of the increasing use of coal for power generation.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Romo Mangun's religiosity is beyond all boundaries
Romo Mangun's religiosity is beyond all boundariesBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): He never dreams of reaching the stars. He never feels he creates masterpieces. He never expects any reward for the things he has done.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Minister again defends national automotive policy
Minister again defends national automotive policy JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Trade and Industry Tunky Ariwibowo has again defended the controversial "national car" policy, saying that the pioneer status given to PT Timor Putra National is a breakthrough for the future of the automotive industry.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Hunger strike staged to protest military
Hunger strike staged to protest military JAKARTA (JP): Seven students, including one female, began a hunger strike yesterday in protest of the military's handling of rioting in Ujungpandang, the capital of South Sulawesi, which led to the deaths of three students.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Sabrina-look-alike contest attracts over 180 entrants
Sabrina-look-alike contest attracts over 180 entrants JAKARTA (JP): Who would miss a chance to win two Air France tickets to Paris or an outfit from Cerrutti 1881 Ladies?These were the grand prizes in the Sabrina Look-alike Contest, which took place on Thursday, May 9, at the Regent Hotel in South...
Wed, 15 May 1996
The black and white vision of Jakarta's Galeri Antara
The black and white vision of Jakarta's Galeri AntaraBy Jim Plouffe JAKARTA (JP): Yudhi Soerjoatmodjo wasn't happy. He couldn't picture himself as a salesman or a businessman."That's what my parents wanted," he now says with some guilt.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Oetojo prepared to take the heat for Tansil's escape
Oetojo prepared to take the heat for Tansil's escape JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman, facing increasing public pressure for the escape of convicted businessman Eddy Tansil, says he's ready to take the heat.
Wed, 15 May 1996
YLKI against increase in city toll rates
YLKI against increase in city toll rates JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) is against the proposal to increase the toll on the city's turnpike, and urges the House of Representatives to listen to the people before approving such a proposal.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Golf course owners told to groom juniors
Golf course owners told to groom juniors JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the National Sports Council, Wismoyo Arismunandar, urged golf course owners to set up clubs and recruit national golfers in a bid to improve their performance at international events.
Wed, 15 May 1996
The Ecstasy problem
The Ecstasy problem Police and customs officials have reacted quickly to the public's rising concern with the circulation of the drug Ecstasy. After the seizure of thousands of Ecstasy pills estimated to be worth Rp 1.
Wed, 15 May 1996
China-RI trade has potential: Zhu
China-RI trade has potential: Zhu JAKARTA (JP): Sino-Indonesian trade has developed rapidly since the two countries resumed diplomatic ties five years ago. Beijing now sees cooperation in the energy sector as the most important component of bilateral cooperation, China's Deputy Vice Premier Zhu...
Wed, 15 May 1996
ACeS chooses Proton to launch its satellite
ACeS chooses Proton to launch its satellite JAKARTA (JP): PT Asia Cellular Satellite System (ACeS), a Jakarta-based mobile satellite telecommunications operator, has chosen a Russian Proton rocket for the launch of its Garuda satellite.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Shopping centers urged to sell traditional food
Shopping centers urged to sell traditional food JAKARTA (JP): A cabinet minister has urged owners of shopping centers in the city to provide space for sellers of traditional Indonesian food, enabling such food to compete with the massive marketing of foreign cuisine here.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Rights body urged to investigate killing
Rights body urged to investigate killing JAKARTA (JP): Rights activists yesterday urged the National Commission on Human Rights to investigate last month's shooting incident in West Kalimantan, during which one protester was killed.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Polysindo gets BB-minus
Polysindo gets BB-minus SYDNEY (Reuter): Standard & Poor's Corp said it had placed its BB-minus corporate credit rating of Indonesian textile firm PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa on creditwatch with positive implications.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Wayang comes to the CSIS
Wayang comes to the CSIS JAKARTA (JP): The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will stage a shadow puppet play this evening from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.The play, entitled Bagaswati and Narasoma, is from the Mahabharata epic and will be presented in English by puppeteer Suhartoyo, a...
Wed, 15 May 1996
Perumka complains about bills
Perumka complains about bills JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned railway company Perumka is complaining about the huge monthly electricity bills it pays for the electrical commuter trains in the Jabotabek area.
Wed, 15 May 1996
PMI detects 39 HIV-positive donors
PMI detects 39 HIV-positive donors JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) said it has taken a series of measures to screen out HIV-positive blood donated by the public, thus preventing its transfusion to patients.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Indofood's profits up 37%
Indofood's profits up 37% JAKARTA (JP): PT Indofood Sukses Makmur announced yesterday that its net profits for the first quarter of 1996, ending March 31, increased by 37 percent to Rp 76 billion (US32 million) over the same period of last year.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Military launches Irian operation
Military launches Irian operation JAKARTA (JP): The military has launched an operation against the separatist rebels in Irian Jaya holding 11 European and Indonesian scientists hostage in the Jayawijaya regency, a senior Armed Forces (ABRI) officer said yesterday.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Pulp industry faces low prices and oversupply
Pulp industry faces low prices and oversupplyBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's burgeoning pulp and paper industry, which some analysts predict will become giant, is being hampered by price declines and oversupply issues.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Detectives sharpen skills at environment course
Detectives sharpen skills at environment course SERPONG, West Java (JP): Cases of pollution and environmental damage will continue to increase if reports and complaints are not handled seriously, National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo said yesterday.
Wed, 15 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, 15 May 1996
Pertamina sells LSWR
Pertamina sells LSWR SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia's state oil company, Pertamina, plans to allocate 3.7 million barrels of low sulfur waxy residue (LSWR) in June, a company official said yesterday.He said there were no further May LSWR available beyond the 3.8 million barrels already allocated.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Indonesia's pulp export target hard to reach
Indonesia's pulp export target hard to reach JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has an ambitious target for pulp exports of 1.15 million tons this year, but such hopes may have to be played down if prices on the international market are unfavorable, an official says.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Vietnam, S'pore strengthen ties
Vietnam, S'pore strengthen ties HANOI (Reuter): The prime ministers of Vietnam and Singapore have pledged to strengthen ties and cooperation in several areas, the Vietnam News Agency said yesterday on the first full day of a visit by Singapore's Goh Chok Tong.
Wed, 15 May 1996
78 hoodlums netted in raid
78 hoodlums netted in raid JAKARTA (JP): Police have netted 78 hoodlums in various places in Central Jakarta.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Abubakar Nataprawira said that the raid, which started at 9 p.m on Monday, also netted six drunkards and three gamblers. The raid ended at 4 a.m.
Wed, 15 May 1996
Astra Graphia's acquisition
Astra Graphia's acquisition JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Astra Graphia, a supplier of office electronic equipment, said yesterday that it will acquire 100 percent of PT Mitracorp Footwear International with an aim to diversify its business.
Tue, 14 May 1996
Dubbing
Dubbing I'm glad the Armed Forces is against the idea of dubbing English programs on TV (The Jakarta Post, May 11, 1995).I realize that dubbing foreign programs into Indonesian could have a positive effect on the development of the language.
Tue, 14 May 1996
Errant teachers in Flores
Errant teachers in Flores KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The regencies of East Flores and Sikka employ many teachers with behavioral problems, some of whom may soon face dismissal, Antara reported yesterday.
Tue, 14 May 1996
Tokyo's response to Indonesian car policy criticized
Tokyo's response to Indonesian car policy criticized JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's youngest son, Hutomo Mandala Putra, yesterday criticized Japan for its response to a government ruling that favors his auto company.
Tue, 14 May 1996
Sisindosat plans expansion
Sisindosat plans expansion JAKARTA (JP): PT Sisindosat Lintasbuana, a subsidiary of PT Indosat, plans to become a multimedia content provider rather than just providing telecommunications and information technology services as it does at present.
Tue, 14 May 1996
Fake phone cards producer nabbed
Fake phone cards producer nabbed JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta police have arrested a 23-year- old man believed to have produced and distributed thousands of fake phone cards.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col.
Tue, 14 May 1996
APEC delegates named
APEC delegates named MANILA (AFP): Twelve of the 18 APEC member economies have named representatives to a high-level panel that will advise the regional grouping on hastening trade and investment liberalization, an official statement said.
Tue, 14 May 1996
RI school system unable to tackle future challenges
RI school system unable to tackle future challenges JAKARTA (JP): A senior government official expressed doubts yesterday about the ability of the country's education system in preparing the nation to meet the challenges of the future.
Tue, 14 May 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 13, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 925 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 725 0 65,000 Andayani Megah 1,475 -25 174,000 Aneka...
Tue, 14 May 1996
Aussie warships visit Ujungpandang
Aussie warships visit Ujungpandang UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The guided missile frigates HMAS Adelaide and HMAS Canberra are currently here on a four-day goodwill and operational stopover, Antara reported yesterday.Mayor Malik B. Masry yesterday received the commanders of the two warships, Capt.
Tue, 14 May 1996
Green consumers' organization established
Green consumers' organization established JAKARTA (JP): A new consumers organization focusing on the environment was established last month. The goal is clear: to establish a society of consumers with environmental awareness.
Tue, 14 May 1996
Praiseworthy humility
Praiseworthy humility Economic strength is an essential determinate of a nation's international influence. For example, economic strength helped make the United States an integral part of the world economy.After Japan and Germany, the next economic powerhouse is probably Southeast Asia.
Tue, 14 May 1996
Industry's global mart role boosted
Industry's global mart role boosted JAKARTA (JP): The government is fully committed to providing support for the country's industry to play a larger role in the global market, President Soeharto said yesterday.
Tue, 14 May 1996
Argo Pantes raises loan
Argo Pantes raises loan HONG KONG (Reuter): PT Argo Pantes two-year term loan facility has been increased to US$30 million from US$25 million because of oversubscription, said the arrangers.The facility pays a margin of 200 basis points over the Singapore Interbank Offered Rate for direct lenders.
Tue, 14 May 1996
A more effective legislature
A more effective legislature We'd like to underscore the view expressed by Dr. Sudjati Djiwandono, a political observer of the Centre of Strategic and International Studies that "If the people's sovereignty still does not function optimally and the executive branch remains dominant, then the...
Tue, 14 May 1996
YLKI demands transparency in land-use policy
YLKI demands transparency in land-use policy JAKARTA (JP): Low-income earners have increasingly less access to land in the city due to the lack of transparency in land use and housing policy, said an executive of the Indonesian Consumers Foundation ((YLKI).Zumrotin K.
Tue, 14 May 1996
Australia vows to promote trade with Indonesia
Australia vows to promote trade with Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Australian Deputy Prime Minister/Minister for Trade Tim Fischer made it clear yesterday that his government will not change its policy toward Indonesia and will further promote bilateral trade.