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Tue, 12 Mar 1996
Mayoralty stops issuing permits to 22 developers
Mayoralty stops issuing permits to 22 developers JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta mayoralty has meted out administrative punishment to 22 real estate developers for not fulfilling their obligations to build social and public facilities.
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
Bomb in a parcel
Bomb in a parcel Recently there was shocking news in Tanjung Balai, North Sumatra. An explosive parcel went off in a car on March 6, at 10 a.m., and wounded Rustam Effendy Panjaitan, 33. The parcel contained a bomb, which looked like a tape recorder.
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
Wage ruling upsets union
Wage ruling upsets union JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta chapter of the All-Indonesia Workers Union is predicting trouble on a number of points in the new minimum wage regulations, scheduled to come into effect next month.
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
Harmoko supports National Games
Harmoko supports National Games JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko has pledged the ministry's full support to help make the 14th National Games a success."Every effort will be made to enhance the dissemination of information on the Games to the public," Harmoko said.
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
Promoting Indonesian business abroad
Promoting Indonesian business abroad During her visit to Jakarta, Pakistan's Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto expressed her country's need for foreign investment. Bhutto mentioned energy, oil and natural gas, telecommunications and tourism as being among the sectors with the greatest potential.
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
Barli's works to be exhibited
Barli's works to be exhibited JAKARTA (JP): Works of the prominent painter Barli Sasmitawinata will be exhibited from March 18 to 24 at the Fine Arts Building of the Ministry of Education and Culture in Gambir, Central Jakarta.
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
Police arrest seven people for kidnapping
Police arrest seven people for kidnapping JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta police arrested yesterday seven men, including two servicemen, who had been holding two men hostage over a business dispute.Lt. Col.
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
Bambang agrees to lead Indonesian Legal Aid body
Bambang agrees to lead Indonesian Legal Aid body JAKARTA (JP): Lawyer Bambang Widjojanto formally accepted his appointment to head the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation with a pledge to give the organization's regional offices a greater say in running their own affairs.
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
Indonesian team faces powerful Uber Cup draw
Indonesian team faces powerful Uber Cup draw JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has been dubbed the red-hot favorite in the Thomas Cup men's team world badminton championship finals in Hong Kong next May, but the opposite fate looks to befall the country's Uber Cup team.
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
Surjadi defends IDs operation
Surjadi defends IDs operation JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said the operations by officials against illegal migrants are intended to ensure that Jakartans live in humane conditions."I don't want any newcomers to become homeless in Jakarta," Surjadi said yesterday.
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
RI to send 194,000 pilgrims
RI to send 194,000 pilgrims JAKARTA (JP): The number of Indonesians taking part in the haj pilgrimage this year will be just slightly over 194,000, marking the first decline for some years.The Ministry of Religious Affairs said that as of yesterday, it had submitted 194,034 passports to the Saudi...
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
JSX share prices close 4.1% lower on panic selling
JSX share prices close 4.1% lower on panic sellingBy Aloysius Bhui JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) was substantially corrected yesterday as both foreign and local investors panicked after the unexpected sharp decline on Wall Street on Friday, dealers said.
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
Govt debt prepayment to continue
Govt debt prepayment to continue JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to continue the prepayment of its high-interest borrowing next fiscal year to further bring down its already declining external debts, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday.
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
Girl witnesses mother's murder
Girl witnesses mother's murder MEDAN, North Sumatra: A six-year-old girl, believed to be the key witness in her mother's murder, is still traumatized by the tragedy and is presently undergoing medical treatment,Antara, quoting police officials reported yesterday.
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
Reclamation plan still in trouble
Reclamation plan still in trouble SEMARANG, Central Java: The government of Central Java and legislators are still divided over the controversial plan to reclaim the coastal areas of the provincial capital.
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 11, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 875 -100 20,000 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,375 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,850 -50 29,000 Aneka...
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
Rainfall becomes less predictable
Rainfall becomes less predictable BANDUNG, West Java (JP): Seasonal rains are becoming less predictable, with the dry season receiving more rainfall than it used to and the rainy season experiencing less, a weather expert says.Zadrach L.
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
Minas sold with premium
Minas sold with premium SINGAPORE (Reuter): U.S. refiner Chevron Corp has clinched two new contracts to sell two Japanese trading houses 5,000 barrels per day (bpd) each of Indonesian Minas crude for one year, close sources to the company said yesterday.
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
Attacks will not affect talks with Moros: Official
Attacks will not affect talks with Moros: Official MANILA (AFP): Bomb attacks by Moro rebels on Christian targets in the southern Philippines will "have no effect" on the Philippine government's peace negotiations with the main Moslem insurgent group, an official said yesterday.
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
Job seekers flood Bekasi
Job seekers flood Bekasi JAKARTA (JP): The number of new job seekers in Bekasi, 30 km southeast of the city, has significantly increased after the Idul Fitri holiday last month, according to data from the local manpower ministry office.
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
PTT Telecon and Setdco buy Telkomsel shares
PTT Telecon and Setdco buy Telkomsel shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Telkomsel, a global system of mobile communications (GSM) operator, sold 22.5 percent of its shares last night to PTT Telecom of the Netherlands and the Setdco Group.
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
Kobatama clubs seek foreign players
Kobatama clubs seek foreign players JAKARTA (JP): Two Indonesian Basketball League (Kobatama) clubs plan to recruit foreign players in Los Angeles prior to the new season that begins next month.The league's administrator Budi Rustanto said yesterday that representatives of the clubs, Indonesia Muda...
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
Railway station becomes market
Railway station becomes marketFrom NeracaThe Jakarta Administration is forever calling rogue traders to order for trading outside of areas set aside for them. The railway company in Lenteng Agung, South Jakarta, used to provide certain traders with kiosks within the station premises.
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
Singapore immigration
Singapore immigration I am an Indonesian citizen, married to a Singaporean. On Feb. 28, 1996 I left Jakarta for Singapore by Garuda, after having spent a holiday in West Java.At Changi airport, an immigration officer examined my passport, later he passed it to his colleague.
Tue, 12 Mar 1996
PT Jababeka gets US$50m syndicated loan
PT Jababeka gets US$50m syndicated loan JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed industrial estate company PT Kawasan Industri Jababeka signed an agreement yesterday on a syndicated loan of US$50 million with 15 banks.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Authorities to deport six foreigners soon
Authorities to deport six foreigners soon JAKARTA (JP): Immigration authorities will soon deport six foreigners, all of whom female, who were arrested in an operation against illegal aliens in West Jakarta over the weekend.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Survival of New Order economics
Survival of New Order economicsBy Mohammad Sadli JAKARTA (JP): March 11, 1966, is one of the auspicious days Indonesia commemorates, in this case the passing of an old regime and the advent of a new one, often called the New Order and associated with President Soeharto.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Golkar says no to idea of poll watchdog
Golkar says no to idea of poll watchdog JAKARTA (JP): A plan by political activists to set up an independent election monitoring committee has met strong opposition from the ruling political organization, Golkar.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
KNPI supports Soeharto with calls for change
KNPI supports Soeharto with calls for change SURABAYA (JP): The National Youth Committee (KNPI), which is comprised of youth organizations affiliated with the ruling Golkar party, renominated Soeharto on Saturday but remains critical of his 30-year-old administration.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
A time for reflection
A time for reflection Without much fanfare Indonesia today commemorates the 30th anniversary of the transfer of a special authority by president Sukarno to Lieutenant General Soeharto, his minister/army commander and subsequent successor.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Kids must be taught to compete in school
Kids must be taught to compete in school JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro says children should be taught to compete in school as early as possible.Teachers and parents should try to instill a competitive spirit in children to prepare them for their future,...
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
What to do amid the dizzying changes in the PC world
What to do amid the dizzying changes in the PC worldBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Life in the personal computer world is getting more dizzying every day. The rate of change is fantastic.Just a year ago, for instance, we looked at the VESA Local Bus (VL-Bus) standard in awe.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Bulog's ships hit by port delays
Bulog's ships hit by port delays JAKARTA (JP): At least 29 cargo vessels carrying imported foodstuff ordered by the National Logistics Agency (Bulog), much of it perishable, were waiting to be berthed at ports in Jakarta, Medan and Surabaya over the weekend.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Fifteen papers face penalty
Fifteen papers face penalty MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) threatened Saturday to take punitive actions against 15 print media for various regulation breaches.PWI chief Sofjan Lubis said the organization will act against the media on the recommendation of the...
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
New Order government needs revitalization
New Order government needs revitalizationBy Anwar Nasution HELSINKI (JP): No one can deny that the 30-year-old New Order government has managed to modernize and expand the productive base of the national economy.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
YLBHI members likely to reconcile soon
YLBHI members likely to reconcile soon SEMARANG (JP): A noted legal observer predicted yesterday that the conflicting camps in the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) will make peace in the near future."They know a prolonged crisis will make the people withdraw their support for the foundation.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Bribes rampant at Cipinang jail, but chief denies it
Bribes rampant at Cipinang jail, but chief denies it JAKARTA (JP): The Cipinang penitentiary in East Jakarta has long been notorious for its corrupt wardens who demand bribes from those who want to visit their jailed relatives or friends. The head of the penitentiary, Mintardjo, denies it.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Bearish mood haunts Jakarta Stock Exchange
Bearish mood haunts Jakarta Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The government's controversial ruling on the car industry is believed to be the prime cause behind massive selling pressure in the Jakarta Stock Exchange last week.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Cambodians make more calls
Cambodians make more calls JAKARTA (JP): Cambodians are making phone calls at twice the number they were a year ago, according PT Indosat, the Indonesian state-owned company which has a stake in some of the current telephone projects in Cambodia.Indosat spokesman J.B.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
PT Jasindo agrees to compensate Satelindo
PT Jasindo agrees to compensate Satelindo JAKARTA (JP): PT Jasindo, the state company which insured Indonesia's Palapa-C1 communication satellite, says it is prepared to pay out PT Satelindo, the owner, due to the malfunctioning of four transponders in the satellite.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Train safety
Train safetyFrom KompasWe still witness groups of youngsters throwing stones at passing trains. A friend of mine has told me about his unpleasant experiences with these youngsters during the daytime. There is no guarantee that a train can pass through Jakarta safely.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
New alliances an outgrowth of injustices
New alliances an outgrowth of injustices JAKARTA (JP): The emergence of new alliances and organizations over the past year stems from perceived legal uncertainties and injustices, Sofyan Wanandi said over the weekend.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Immature political elite slows reforms
Immature political elite slows reforms Conflict-ridden leadership, like that which can be seen in the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation, is a common phenomenon in Indonesia. Amir Santoso takes a look at the issue.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Dieng residents stay alert
Dieng residents stay alert BANDUNG, West Java: The Volcanology Directorate is asking people living around the Dieng plateau in Central Java to stay alert for the possible spread of toxic volcanic gases following tremors last week.Director of Volcanology Wimpy S.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Garment factories go bankrupt
Garment factories go bankrupt JAKARTA (JP): Nine garment companies have gone bankrupt within the last three months, according to data from the Jakarta All- Indonesia Worker's Union."This is the worst period in our history, showing the bad garment business this year" said Franky Tan over the weekend.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Achievements and dilemmas of RI economy
Achievements and dilemmas of RI economyBy Didik J. Rachbini JAKARTA (JP): In the past few decades Indonesia's economy has grown quickly, with rapidly changing economic indicators. Agriculture, industry and trade have developed fast, followed by a significant transformation which reduced the portion...
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: Solo Pianist, daily from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., opening hours Monday to Sunday 11 a.m to 1 a.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Morgue employee dies
Morgue employee dies JAKARTA (JP): Cipto Mangunkusumo general hospital is mourning one of its morgue employees who was hit and killed by an Army car on Saturday morning.Eddy Pratiknyo, an officer of the hospital, said that the accident happened on Jl.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
Mahathir officially launches Proton Car in Vietnam
Mahathir officially launches Proton Car in Vietnam HANOI (AFP): Malaysia's Proton car was officially launched in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday at a ceremony attended by visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad at the end of a three- day visit to promote economic relations with Vietnam.
Mon, 11 Mar 1996
RI a potential dumping site for CFC products
RI a potential dumping site for CFC products BANDUNG (JP): The government has warned Indonesian manufacturers not to be tempted by foreign countries offering bargain prices for Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), a substance widely used in air conditioning systems and cosmetics.