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Wed, 28 Feb 1996

'Gamelan' and jazz at Arts Center

'Gamelan' and jazz at Arts Center JAKARTA (JP): French and Indonesian musicians will perform together today, Feb. 28 at the Taman Ismail Marzuki Art Center (TIM) in Central Jakarta.Saxophonist Andre Jeume and Sapto Rahardjo will present contemporary arrangements of gamelan and jazz.

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

Team sent to probe Wamena epidemic

Team sent to probe Wamena epidemic JAKARTA (JP): The government has sent a medical team to Irian Jaya villages where an epidemic, marked with vomiting up blood and respiratory problems, has reportedly killed 177 people.Hadi M.

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

Indonesia wants 25 sports in the 19th SEA Games

Indonesia wants 25 sports in the 19th SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will propose 25 sports to be competed for in the 19th Southeast Asian Games to be held here next year.Spokesman of the National Sports Council, Ishadi SK, said at a press conference after the council's plenary meeting yesterday...

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

Democracy: Worth struggling for

Democracy: Worth struggling forBy Ignas Kleden JAKARTA (JP): The question of democracy in Indonesia is becoming more complicated because increasingly complex social conditions necessitate more sophistication.

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

ABRI to build houses for quake victims

ABRI to build houses for quake victims JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Armed Forces (ABRI) will be deployed to rebuild 998 houses damaged in the recent major earthquake and tidal waves at Biak Numfor and Manokwari districts, Irian Jaya.

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

Legal Aid Foundation urged to be democratic

Legal Aid Foundation urged to be democratic JAKARTA (JP): Observers want the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation, known as the center for the campaign for democracy and human rights here, to elect its new chairman democratically.Henda S.

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

Public telephones

Public telephonesFrom NeracaI fully appreciate PT Telkom's good job in providing public telephones in strategic places, such as offices, hospitals, terminals, recreation centers.Unfortunately, the public is not good at maintaining the facilities.

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

Police continue suicide probe

Police continue suicide probe JAKARTA (JP): Police decided yesterday that the businessman found dead in a Central Jakarta hospital compound on Monday morning committed suicide."However, we're still waiting for the results from the forensic examiners," city police spokesman Lt. Col.

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

Dozens of bodies left at hospital

Dozens of bodies left at hospital KARAWANG, West Java: The Adhiarsa Hospital has for the past week received from several areas dozens of unidentified bodies with various causes of death, Antara reported.

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 27, 1996: Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 775 -25 1,500 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,375 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,100 -100 52,000 Aneka Kimia...

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

Basofi and Megawati: Actors or victims in PDI rift?

Basofi and Megawati: Actors or victims in PDI rift?By Cornelis Lay YOGYAKARTA (JP): Hopes have withered that a solution to the disarray in the East Java chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) will be found well before next year's general election.What happened was quite the opposite.

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Amazing 3:05 Talks: Bunga Bangsa 3:30 Science: Science World 4:05 Among Us 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Music 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Circus: Bill Bixby's 7:00 Evening News...

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

Pino only one punch from Atlanta

Pino only one punch from Atlanta JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian middleweight boxer Pino Bahari is one punch away from making his Olympic Games debut now that he's reached the semifinals of the Asia-zone championship in Bangkok.

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

Japan increasingly dependent on Asia

Japan increasingly dependent on Asia SINGAPORE (AFP): Japan is in many ways now more economically dependent on neighbors than they are on Tokyo, whose clout is being challenged in the region by new economic powers, a report received here yesterday.

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

Workers' protection

Workers' protectionFrom RepublikaFatalities often happen when high-rise buildings are being constructed. The latest accident occurred on Feb. 4, 1996, killing two workers who fell from the 13th floor of the Darmawangsa apartment building.

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

Australian camels grace local zoo

Australian camels grace local zoo YOGYAKARTA: Perth Zoological Gardens has sent the Gembiraloka Zoo here six one-humped Australian camels, six red kangaroos and some veterinary surgical equipment, Antara reported.

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

Electricity in 2015

Electricity in 2015From Bisnis IndonesiaDirector General of the Atomic Energy Agency, Djali Ahimsa, and Minister of Research and Technology, B.J. Habibie, said during a hearing with the House of Representatives' Commission X that only nuclear technology can be the answer to the great demand for...

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

Semen Gombong construction to start in April

Semen Gombong construction to start in April JAKARTA (JP): PT Semen Gombong, a subsidiary of PT Meta Epsi Inti Dinamika, will begin constructing its cement plant in Central Java in April, the company's president, Hitler Singawinata, said yesterday.

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

Indonesia oil deregulation needs caution: Subroto

Indonesia oil deregulation needs caution: Subroto SINGAPORE (Reuter): The deregulation of Indonesia's oil products market would be done in phases if the country's parliament passes a bill to allow foreign firms to sell directly to the market, former OPEC Secretary General Subroto said yesterday.

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

Telkom expected to outperform the local bourse

Telkom expected to outperform the local bourse JAKARTA (JP): PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT Telkom) shares received a cold response during the company's initial public offering last year, but are now expected to outperform the Indonesian stock market.

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

RI set to argue E. Timor stance at Bangkok meet

RI set to argue E. Timor stance at Bangkok meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia says it is prepared to answer questions about its policy on East Timor if European leaders raise the issue during a summit in Bangkok this week.

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

SE Asian rubber prices may extend rally

SE Asian rubber prices may extend rally SINGAPORE (Reuter): Southeast Asian rubber prices are expected to extend a post-holiday rally this week on dwindling supplies due to weather and other factors, traders said yesterday.

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

World trade linked with Bangkok summit

World trade linked with Bangkok summit JAKARTA (JP): The Asia-Europe summit in Bangkok this week could give Asia a firm footing in global trade relations, Coordinating Minister for Production and Distribution Hartarto said yesterday.

Wed, 28 Feb 1996

Five struck by lightning

Five struck by lightning PROBOLINGGO, East Java: Five people were killed by lightning in the Muneng Leres village, Sumberasih district, and Kramat Agung village, Bantaran district, on Sunday, Antara reported yesterday.

Wed, 28 Feb 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.

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

Green law lacks international credibility

Green law lacks international credibilityBy Stefanus Haryanto BANDUNG, West Java (JP): When an angry mob attacked a company in the East Java town of Pasuruan last year for allegedly polluting the environment, many were surprised since the company was given a "green" rating by the government.

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

Kia of S. Korea to produce cars in Indonesia

Kia of S. Korea to produce cars in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Kia Motors Corp. is joining two other South Korean car makes, Hyundai and Daewoo, in the Indonesian market which already contains more than 18 other makes.

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

More celebrations coming up

More celebrations coming up SEMARANG: Around 10,000 residents of Demak, a city 60 km northeast of here, are expected to gather today for a traditional, very local-in-nature Idul fitri celebration which will be marked by the floating to the sea of yellow rice cones.

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

Traders complain about levies

Traders complain about levies JAKARTA (JP): Traders at Jakarta's Ragunan Zoo have complained about the high rent and levies charged by the management during Idul Fitri.They claim the management asked them each to pay between Rp 500,000 and Rp 1 million as a prerequisite for opening businesses in...

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

Sempati in final stage of its go-public plan

Sempati in final stage of its go-public plan JAKARTA (JP): Preparations for the initial public offering of PT Sempati Air's shares has reached its final stage, the company's president Hasan Sudjono announced yesterday.

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

Forestry ministry to join campaign to remove levies

Forestry ministry to join campaign to remove levies JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo affirmed yesterday that his office would join in the government's drive to remove excessive levies imposed on businesses.

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

Many farmers live in poverty

Many farmers live in povertyFrom JayakartaThe Minister of Population/Chairman of the National Family Planning Board, Haryono Suyono, declared that Bali is the first province to eradicate poverty. The minister made the statement in Sebatu village in Gianyar.

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

Stemming urbanization

Stemming urbanization As expected, an influx of newcomers arrived in Jakarta together with returning Idul Fitri holidaymakers. The newcomers were brought here by relatives who work in Jakarta. It's been estimated that at least 200,000 newcomers have come to settle in this city.

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

$5.4m set aside to fight floods

$5.4m set aside to fight floods JAKARTA (JP): The National Planning Board has earmarked around Rp 12 billion (nearly US$5.4 million) of the coming 1996/1997 budget for flood control projects in Greater Jakarta.

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

New teachers posted to Aceh

New teachers posted to Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A total of 290 new teachers will soon be posted to elementary schools in transmigration settlements and remote areas in Aceh province, Antara reported.A spokesman of the provincial administration, M.

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

Satya Wacana rector says only 20 lecturers quit

Satya Wacana rector says only 20 lecturers quit JAKARTA (JP): The rector of Satya Wacana Christian University said only 20 staff lecturers have resigned from the college, not 50 as previously reported.John JOI Ihalau, speaking by phone from the campus in Salatiga, Central Java, was responding to...

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

New building should bolster House performance: Speaker

New building should bolster House performance: Speaker JAKARTA (JP): A new office building, once completed next year, should bolster the performance of legislators in representing the people, Speaker of the House of Representatives Wahono said yesterday.

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

Indonesia to take four months to prepare for Olympic Games

Indonesia to take four months to prepare for Olympic Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian sporting executives decided yesterday not to intensify the country's preparations for the Atlanta Olympic Games until early March, thereby raising many eyebrows about its desire to better its 1992 performance.

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

Terminals and bus stations normalize

Terminals and bus stations normalize JAKARTA (JP): Conditions at city bus terminals and railway stations are expected to return to normal soon as the number of the Idul Fitri travelers arriving in Jakarta from their hometowns began to decrease yesterday.

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

Alatas: No official ties with Israel

Alatas: No official ties with Israel JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said yesterday that although contacts between people in Indonesia and Israel are growing, diplomatic relations remain unlikely in the near future."Yes, presently there are personal contacts.

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

Hero's profits up 50% last year

Hero's profits up 50% last year JAKARTA (JP): PT Hero Supermarket, a publicly listed retail company, reported a 50 percent increase in its net profit to Rp 23 billion (US$9.9 million) last year.Hero's president, Ipung Kurnia, announced after an extraordinary shareholders meeting yesterday that the...

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

Experts call for thorough solution to flood crises

Experts call for thorough solution to flood crises BANDUNG (JP): Experts are calling for comprehensive, well- planned water management as a way to solve the problem of flooding in big cities.Arwin Sabar, a professor of hydrology at the prestigious Bandung Institute of Technology, seconded an...

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

Asia-Europe forum can be as big as APEC

Asia-Europe forum can be as big as APEC JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia says Asian and European leaders meeting in a summit for the first time in Bangkok this week can bring the forum into equal eminency as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

Coastal bus route

Coastal bus routeFrom RepublikaEvery Idul Fitri the north coast road becomes congested. The situation is worse when a vehicle stalls. This is mainly because the road is only two lanes, one each way. Accidents occur when cars try to overtake other cars.

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

Cooperatives to help secure national rice stocks: Official

Cooperatives to help secure national rice stocks: Official JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises will prepare 2,583 village cooperatives (KUD) and Rp 144 billion (US$62.88 million) to assist the government in building up national rice stocks, an official says.

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

Police arrest second suspect in murder case

Police arrest second suspect in murder case JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta police have arrested another suspect charged with killing and robbing his gay partner, a former official of the attorney general's office.

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

PDI reluctantly approves budget

PDI reluctantly approves budget JAKARTA (JP): Members of Indonesian Democratic Party's (PDI) faction in the House of Representatives yesterday agreed to accept the 1996/97 state budget plan proposed by the government despite finding fundamental flaws in it.

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

12 people die in bus crash

12 people die in bus crash PEKANBARU, Riau: Twelve people were killed and 15 others injured when a bus carrying 60 people plunged into a river in Dalu Dalu village, in the Kampar regency, on Sunday, Antara reported.

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Kid's Songs 3:05 Children's Program: Taman Bermain 3:30 Film: Road to Avonlea 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Film: Road to Avonlea (continued) 4:30 Science Film: The Great Days of Century 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons: Verb...

Tue, 27 Feb 1996

Veteran producer bemoans small documentary film mart

Veteran producer bemoans small documentary film mart JAKARTA (JP): Documentary films, especially those about Indonesia's independence struggle, are hard to sell to local TV stations which seem to have strong preference for Indian and Chinese films, veteran film producer Des Alwi said yesterday.

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