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Wed, 08 May 1996
Banks urged to favor cheap house developers
Banks urged to favor cheap house developers JAKARTA (JP): Banks should not tighten lending to low-cost house developers in need of financial facilities, the chairman of developers' association said."If the banks indiscriminately limit their property credit, we'll see some 50 percent of our...
Wed, 08 May 1996
South Korean cup selections stun RI badminton coaches
South Korean cup selections stun RI badminton coaches JAKARTA (JP): South Korea's surprising doubles partnerships in both the Thomas and Uber Cups will pose a dangerous threat to Indonesia, national coaches warn.
Wed, 08 May 1996
German journalist to hold exhibition
German journalist to hold exhibition JAKARTA (JP): A photograpic exhibition entitled Nostalgia by German photographer Andre Gelpke is to be held at Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara in Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta, from tomorrow to May 23.
Wed, 08 May 1996
Film, music and art at Jakfest '96
Film, music and art at Jakfest '96 JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Promotion Board will hold an international festival of arts and culture from May 20 to May 26.Fauzi Wibowo, the chairman of the organizing committee, said Jakfest '96 will feature dances, music and handicrafts from 18 countries, including...
Wed, 08 May 1996
Dubbing
DubbingFrom NeracaThe Minister of Education and Culture recently appealed to the state-owned and private television stations to translate the words of foreign films into Indonesian.I was perplexed by this idea because the era of globalization requires us to learn foreign languages, particularly...
Wed, 08 May 1996
An Indonesian angle
An Indonesian angle I refer to the correspondence on visas.Most countries require visas for entry, even Indonesia, to stop unwanted persons from countries lower on the development scale from entering and possibly overstaying their welcome.
Wed, 08 May 1996
Indriyani's records lift Indonesia into world's elite
Indriyani's records lift Indonesia into world's elite JAKARTA (JP): Just like the young teenager David who saved his people after years of despair, Sri Indriyani snatched herself world laurels that has put Indonesia into weight lifting's elite.
Wed, 08 May 1996
Prostitutes want trade union
Prostitutes want trade union JAKARTA (JP): The government is upset about the planned establishment of a trade union for some 200 prostitutes in the Silir red-light district in Surakarta, Central Java."The plan is irritating," said Director General of Tourism Andi Mappi Sammeng on Monday.
Wed, 08 May 1996
Only 200 Javanese eagles left
Only 200 Javanese eagles left JAKARTA (JP): There are only about 200 Javanese eagles left in Indonesia, Director General of Nature Preservation and Forest Protection Soemarsono, said on Monday.The eagles (spizateus bartelsi) live in lowland plains and mountains up to 3,000 meters and are found in...
Wed, 08 May 1996
Milk import ratio continues
Milk import ratio continues JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to continue applying an import-ratio policy of 1:2.4 for milk products for the first semester of this year.A statement issued by the Ministry of Agriculture's Directorate General for Animal Husbandry said yesterday that based on the...
Wed, 08 May 1996
Sydney losing touch with Dreamtime history
Sydney losing touch with Dreamtime historyBy Michael Perry SYDNEY (Reuter): Haunting aboriginal voices echo the names of Sydney's lost aboriginal clans in a sight-and-sound sculpture in the financial center of this city, but most workers hurry by oblivious to Sydney's black history.
Wed, 08 May 1996
1996 rice production may reach 51.16m tons
1996 rice production may reach 51.16m tons JAKARTA (JP): The government is optimistic that Indonesia will be able to achieve its target for this year's rice production of 51.16 million tons, a 2.6 percent increase over the 49.86 million tons reached last year.
Wed, 08 May 1996
Shipping sector gets value-added tax breaks
Shipping sector gets value-added tax breaks JAKARTA (JP): The government has exempted imports and domestic purchases of all types of ships, except those to be privately owned by individuals, from a 10 percent value-added tax.
Wed, 08 May 1996
Govt still controling PTP Agrintara
Govt still controling PTP Agrintara JAKARTA (JP): The debut of state plantation companies in developing downstream industries through their jointly-owned PTP Agrintara seem to be beset with government intervention, cost overruns and project delays and questionable deals.
Wed, 08 May 1996
Obituary
Obituary Sadjarwo Djarwonagoro, minister of agriculture during the Old Order administration of President Sukarno, died of heart failure in Jakarta on Monday. He was 78 years old.Antara reported yesterday that Sadjarwo had been treated for a month at the Pertamina Hospital for heart and lung...
Wed, 08 May 1996
Media and democracy
Media and democracy The House of Representatives this week began debating the long-awaited Bill on Broadcasting, a bill this nation urgently needs to provide a legal framework for the broadcasting industry.
Wed, 08 May 1996
On noise pollution
On noise pollution The house in which we live is part of a complex that surrounds the old Pertamina assembly hall, now known as Gedung Wanita Patra.While I have nothing but good wishes for those who use this facility for weddings, meetings and so forth, I am completely at a loss as to why the...
Wed, 08 May 1996
Minimum wage
Minimum wage I would like to give some comments on regional minimum wage and overtime pay. The Manpower Ministry's decision Kep. 72/Men/1984 concerning overtime pay should be obeyed by employers.Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has also urged companies in Jakarta to obey the government's new...
Wed, 08 May 1996
Late paper
Late paper As a result of problems at our printing shop, many of our Jakarta readers received their copies of The Jakarta Post late. We apologize for the inconvenience. -- The Publisher
Wed, 08 May 1996
Eddy Tansil escapes from prison
Eddy Tansil escapes from prison JAKARTA (JP): A bearded Eddy Tansil walked out of the Cipinang penitentiary with a new hairdo on Saturday night, but his escape was brought to the attention of Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman just yesterday.
Wed, 08 May 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 7, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 925 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 725 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,525 50 2,318,000 Aneka Kimia...
Wed, 08 May 1996
Project aid for telecoms
Project aid for telecoms JAKARTA (JP): PT Aria West International has signed an agreement with four leading arrangers to raise US$615 million in project finance facilities to finance the establishment of 500,000 telephone lines in West Java.
Wed, 08 May 1996
RI to preserve local cultures
RI to preserve local cultures YOGYAKARTA (JP): Experts warned against the rapid flow of modernization "swallowing up" traditional cultures here, calling for "a management of culture with a vision".Representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)...
Wed, 08 May 1996
Government calls for restraint in wake of protests
Government calls for restraint in wake of protests JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday appealed to all parties, including the university students who have taken to the streets these past two weeks, to refrain from engaging in any activities that could disturb peace and order.
Wed, 08 May 1996
Pramindo wins certificate
Pramindo wins certificate JAKARTA (JP): PT Pramindo Ikat Nusantara, a joint venture between France Telecom, the Astra Group and two other local partners, yesterday received its inter-connection test certificate in Medan, North Sumatra.
Wed, 08 May 1996
Sentence for trigger-happy soldiers said 'too lenient'
Sentence for trigger-happy soldiers said 'too lenient' SURABAYA (JP): Relatives of the four Madurese shot dead while protesting against a government project in 1993 are unhappy with the punishment meted out to the trigger-happy soldiers.
Wed, 08 May 1996
Five more Puncak villas torn down
Five more Puncak villas torn down JAKARTA (JP): Five more buildings in Cisarua subdistrict in Puncak, Bogor will be demolished this week, Bogor Regent H.M. Eddie Yoso Martadipura said.After opening the first Bogor handicraft festival in Cibinong, some 30 kilometers south of Jakarta, the regent said...
Tue, 07 May 1996
Government rejects televised electioneering
Government rejects televised electioneering JAKARTA (JP): The government has quashed a suggestion that television stations be permitted to air election campaign commercials, saying it is against existing rules.
Tue, 07 May 1996
ABRI asked to make 'positive contribution'
ABRI asked to make 'positive contribution' JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives speaker Wahono yesterday told the Armed Forces, now a target of human rights abuse allegations, to make a "positive contribution" to the nation.
Tue, 07 May 1996
Union leader denies back-room deals charge
Union leader denies back-room deals charge JAKARTA (JP): A union leader, accused of cutting a back-room deal with cigarette producers at the expense of workers, lashed out at leaders of the All-Indonesian Workers Union Federation whom he said were ill-informed.
Tue, 07 May 1996
Students protest bus fare hike
Students protest bus fare hike JAKARTA (JP): More than 300 students from various universities around Java held a demonstration yesterday at and around the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center in Central Jakarta, asking the government to revoke the ministerial decree that recently raised public...
Tue, 07 May 1996
Five establishments closed down
Five establishments closed down JAKARTA (JP): The city public order office has closed down five entertainment centers for seven days for violating opening- hour regulations during Idul Adha.The head of the entertainment department of the city public order office, Toha Reno, said yesterday that the...
Tue, 07 May 1996
RI expects rise in domestic investment level
RI expects rise in domestic investment level JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo forecasted yesterday that the value of domestic investment approvals will surpass the value of foreign investments this year.
Tue, 07 May 1996
Criticism is needed: Wahono
Criticism is needed: Wahono JAKARTA (JP): Back from a one-month recess, the House of Representatives is eager to begin hearings and take aim at what it sees as a low level of integrity in certain government officials.
Tue, 07 May 1996
The child labor dilemma
The child labor dilemma The Ministry of Manpower's director general for guidance and supervision, Suwarto, said during a seminar in Jakarta last Tuesday that about 2.4 million Indonesian children aged between 10 and 14 years are forced to work.
Tue, 07 May 1996
Fire destroys Tangerang factory
Fire destroys Tangerang factory TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang police have yet to trace the cause of the fire which destroyed a swim-suit factory on Friday.An officer who did not want to be identified said yesterday that an investigation is now underway.
Tue, 07 May 1996
National Tennis Body to hold selection meet
National Tennis Body to hold selection meet JAKARTA (JP): The National Tennis Body of the Indonesia Tennis Association has a new program in which it will select the country's best players as its backbone in international events.
Tue, 07 May 1996
Indonesia to request offset in F-16 plane deal
Indonesia to request offset in F-16 plane deal JAKARTA (JP): State-owned aircraft manufacturer PT IPTN is eying an offset for the government's purchase of nine F-16 war planes from the United States.The company's president, B.J.
Tue, 07 May 1996
Minister deplores inefficient use of development funds
Minister deplores inefficient use of development funds JAKARTA (JP): Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita deplored yesterday the inefficient use of developmental funds, saying it hampered past poverty alleviation programs."We're actually not short of developmental funds.
Tue, 07 May 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 6, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 925 0 12,500 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 725 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,475 -50 949,000 Aneka...
Tue, 07 May 1996
Regulate bus rental
Regulate bus rental Many drivers are reluctant to pick up school children and students simply because they pay the old fare of Rp.100, while the government has increased the bus fare for the general public.This is depressing.
Tue, 07 May 1996
Ansett adds more flights
Ansett adds more flights JAKARTA (JP): Ansett Australia yesterday launched two additional services linking Jakarta and Sydney, with flights to Jakarta four times per week.Ansett began last February flying to Jakarta twice per week, operating Boeing B-747-300 airplanes.
Tue, 07 May 1996
Researcher finds isolated tribes
Researcher finds isolated tribes SOASIO, Maluku: An anthropologist from Yale University in the United States, currently here studying the lives of the isolated Togutil tribe in the hinterland of Halmahera, Maba district, has stumbled upon hundreds of nomadic Biribiri tribesmen.
Tue, 07 May 1996
Evian moves to environment-friendly packaging
Evian moves to environment-friendly packagingBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): A French company recently started bottling its mineral water in environmentally friendly packaging.Evian, the brand name of the mineral water, has spent US$40 million in the investment of the bottles, according to Pascal...
Tue, 07 May 1996
RI imports kerosene
RI imports kerosene SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia's import allocation of dual purpose kerosene (DPK) in May was estimated at 1.2 million barrels, and its gas oil imports were also at 1.2 million barrels, industry sources said yesterday.
Tue, 07 May 1996
Police still investigating Central Jakarta suicide
Police still investigating Central Jakarta suicide JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta police are still collecting information about the death of a man, who was believed to have committed suicide after wounding his girlfriend on Jl. Bungur Besar, Central Jakarta, on Saturday morning.
Tue, 07 May 1996
Beijing says Britain seeking confrontation over Hong Kong
Beijing says Britain seeking confrontation over Hong KongBy Peter Lim HONG KONG (AFP): China has launched a new campaign to stop Britain undermining efforts to build up its controversial shadow administration preparing for next year's handover.
Tue, 07 May 1996
Porpoises face extinction
Porpoises face extinction SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The Mahakam River porpoises, considered to be the symbol of the province's natural wealth, are facing extinction, Antara reported yesterday.Ade Rachmat, head of the local conservation office, quoting a study by the Bogor Institute of Agriculture...
Tue, 07 May 1996
A Brazilian angle
A Brazilian angle Myra Sidharta (The Jakarta Post, May 3, 1996) is not alone with his visa problems. Visa officers are bureaucrats and they live to stamp forms and shuffle paper. To keep budgets from being cut -- or to get them increased -- missions abroad persuade their foreign affairs' people...
Tue, 07 May 1996
Japan bank promises aid
Japan bank promises aid JAKARTA (JP): The visiting governor of Export-Import Bank of Japan Hiroshi Yasuda promised yesterday to continue soft loan facilities if the Indonesian government maintains the country's macro-economic stability.