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Sun, 18 Feb 1996

Two die as boat overturns

Two die as boat overturns CILACAP, Central Java (JP): Two people were killed and seven are still missing after a barge carrying 15 passengers overturned when it was hit by a strong current while crossing the Cimeneng River, near Sitihinggil village, yesterday.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Indonesia to field 40 Olympians

Indonesia to field 40 Olympians JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's will send a small team of 40 athletes to the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia this July.National Sports Council spokesman Ishadi SK said yesterday the council would restrict itself to only sending athletes with a chance of winning medals.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Final ferry death toll is 338

Final ferry death toll is 338 JAKARTA (JP): The final death toll of last month's Gurita ferry tragedy reached 338, including seven foreigners, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said yesterday.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Police arrest drug dealer with 6000 Ecstasy pills

Police arrest drug dealer with 6000 Ecstasy pills JAKARTA (JP): The city narcotics squad have arrested suspected drug dealer with 600 pills of the popular Ecstasy drug in his possession.The head of the Jakarta narcotics squad, Lt. Col.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Bintang sues PPP over dismissal from House

Bintang sues PPP over dismissal from House JAKARTA (JP): Politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas, already facing three different court battles against the government, has started another litigation: this time against the United Development Party (PPP) which he represented until May last year.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Anti-pickpocket police deployed

Anti-pickpocket police deployed BANDUNG, West Java: More than 100 police officers, members of a newly established anti-pickpocket team, have recently been deployed at popular Idul Fitri celebration sites such as shopping and entertainment centers.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Eliminating levies

Eliminating levies The problem Indonesian businesspeople complain most about is the countless and burdensome levies. The levies, both official and unofficial, occur at virtually all government agencies.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Alleged housewife killer arrested in Tangerang

Alleged housewife killer arrested in Tangerang JAKARTA (JP): The suspected murderer of a pregnant housewife in West Jakarta has been arrested at his relative's house in Tangerang after five days of being on the run.West Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Bank Bira profits up 68%

Bank Bira profits up 68% JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed Bank Bira reported yesterday a 68-percent increase in its net profits to Rp 30.3 billion (US$13 million) last year.The bank's net interest income, including credit-based fees and commissions, rose by 69 percent to Rp 92 billion with a net...

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Harsh sentence for alleged rapists

Harsh sentence for alleged rapists JAKARTA (JP): Relatives of the 11 defendants being tried for a gang rape and robbery in Bekasi became outraged and hurled shoes at the prosecutors when the lawyers demanded the court sentence the defendants to 16 years imprisonment.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Thousands stranded as exodus intensifies

Thousands stranded as exodus intensifies JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of people failed to get out of the city as the Idul Fitri exodus gained momentum yesterday.Although additional trains and buses were deployed to take home the Idul Fitri revelers, they were barely sufficient as thousands of people...

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

SEA Games medalists awarded

SEA Games medalists awarded JAKARTA (JP): A total of Rp 348 million (US$ 150,259) in cash was given yesterday to 51 Jakartan athletes and 28 coaches who won medals in the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Thailand last December.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Freeport sees strong Indonesian sales

Freeport sees strong Indonesian sales SYDNEY (Reuter): Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc said it expects strong gold sales during the 1996 year from its unit PT Freeport Indonesia Company (PT-FI)."PT-FI has obtained commitments for essentially all of its expected 1996 concentrate sales which are...

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Muladi calls on intellectuals to end war of words

Muladi calls on intellectuals to end war of words SEMARANG (JP): Respected scholar Muladi has called for an end to the war of words between prominent intellectuals over their role in society, saying they ran the risk of confusing the public.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Domestic worries block lower rates in Southeast Asia

Domestic worries block lower rates in Southeast Asia SINGAPORE (AFP): Domestic concerns will prevent interest rates from trending down in key Southeast Asian economies, but 1996 could be a better year than 1995 for emerging markets, a report obtained here yesterday predicted.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Skephi opposes Siberut resettlement

Skephi opposes Siberut resettlementBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Network for Forest Conservation (Skephi) warned yesterday that the government's plan to open resettlement areas on Siberut Island off the coast of West Sumatra could destroy the local culture altogether.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

CSIS organizing writing contest for silver jubilee

CSIS organizing writing contest for silver jubilee JAKARTA (JP): The Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is holding two writing competitions, one on strategy and international relations, the other on Indonesian philosophy and wisdom, with a grand prize of Rp 10 million.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

State budget for 1996/1997 approved

State budget for 1996/1997 approved JAKARTA (JP): The Budgetary Commission of the House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday approved the government's budget plan for 1996/1997 without making any changes but with a strong appeal for the improvement of discipline in its implementation.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Gurita tragedy and responsibility

Gurita tragedy and responsibility In his official report to the House, transportation minister Haryanto Dhanutirto said the Gurita ferry, which went down between Sabang and Banda Aceh, was not overloaded. The manifest listed 210 passengers, well within the limit of 220 passengers.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Indonesian center offers disputes settlement

Indonesian center offers disputes settlement JAKARTA (JP): Companies with civil disputes can now turn to the newly-established Alternative Dispute Resolution Center (ADR) to settle their disputes.The chairman of the Indonesian ADR, I Nyoman Moena, said yesterday that in the near future companies...

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Civil liability

Civil liability I refer to Peter A. Bell's article on the civil liability system published in The Jakarta Post, Feb. 10.Many public transportation accidents have taken place besides the Gurita ferry catastrophe.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

RP's biggest enemy is political instability: Ramos

RP's biggest enemy is political instability: Ramos MANILA (AFP): The threat of political instability is the Philippines' "biggest enemy," President Fidel Ramos said here yesterday, citing recent grenade attacks in the capital's financial district.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Foreign lawyers get shaky foothold in communist Vietnam

Foreign lawyers get shaky foothold in communist Vietnam HANOI (Reuter): Vietnam opened a door to foreign lawyers this week, granting a batch of firms branch office status, but kept a much bigger door firmly shut by barring them from advising clients on local law.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Agliculture ministry suspends ruling on pesticide labeling

Agliculture ministry suspends ruling on pesticide labeling JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Agriculture has officially suspended the implementation of a ruling on pesticide labeling after sticker and pesticide producers failed to agree on an implementation system which would not burden farmers.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Foreign promises disrupting E. Timor stability

Foreign promises disrupting E. Timor stability JAKARTA (JP): Foreign campaigns and idle promises from abroad are disrupting stability in East Timor and its integration with Indonesia, international relations expert Jusuf Wanandi said.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

China's ASEAN trade soars 41 percent in 1995

China's ASEAN trade soars 41 percent in 1995 BEIJING (AFP): Trade volume between China and the seven ASEAN nations soared 41 percent in 1995 and the "strong momentum" is expected to continue this year, Xinhua quoted an official as saying yesterday.Volume last year hit US$19.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Local TV stations come up trumps for Idul Fitri

Local TV stations come up trumps for Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): To welcome Lebaran this Feb. 20 and Feb. 21, the nation's six television stations are offering a variety of programs for TV audiences around the country.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Fears grow over health of Dutch hostage in Irian

Fears grow over health of Dutch hostage in Irian JAKARTA (JP): Fears are growing over the health of Martha Klein, a Dutch woman who is among the 13 people who have been held hostage by Irian Jaya separatist rebels since Jan. 8, with reports that she has caught malaria, the military said yesterday.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 16, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 775 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,375 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,200 75 470,500 Aneka Kimia Raya...

Sat, 17 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.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Crude oil prices in Asia stable

Crude oil prices in Asia stable SINGAPORE (Reuter): Crude oil prices in Asia were stable amid thin trade ahead of the Chinese New Year and Moslem Idul Fitri celebrations here next week. Uncertainty over ongoing talks between the United Nations and Iraq continued to dampen trade.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Church Services

Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaSaturday Maghrib 6.18 p.m.Sunday Imsak 4:31 a.m. Subuh 4.41 a.m.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Vehicle thieves apprehended

Vehicle thieves apprehended JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta police have arrested four people believed to belong to one of the city's most wanted gangs, and seized at least six stolen vehicles.West Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Major changes in city police

Major changes in city police JAKARTA (JP): A number of high-ranking city police officers and police precinct commanders will soon be replaced.City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Dibyo Widodo announced after a breaking of fast dinner at the police headquarters yesterday that he had received a decree about...

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Crude oil reserves

Crude oil reserves Indonesia's precious reserves of crude oil are steadily diminishing as demand for oil-based fuel increase equally steadily and relentlessly. Expert opinion has it that in 10 to 15 years' time Indonesia will become a net importer of oil.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Ninja Turtles 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Sports 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Sports (Continued) 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 Science Film: Camera on The Movie 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved...

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Indonesian hockey needs artificial-grass field

Indonesian hockey needs artificial-grass field JAKARTA (JP): Field hockey in Indonesia is missing one thing -- a good field.Primadi Tabarani of the Indonesian Field Hockey Association told The Jakarta Post that Indonesia desperately needs an artificial-grass field to develop the sport in Indonesia.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Cop killer dies of cancer

Cop killer dies of cancer JAKARTA (JP): Teacher-turned murderer, Baskoni Wahab, 50, who just began his four-year jail term for killing a police officer, died in the Persahabatan Hospital in East Jakarta of lung cancer yesterday.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

English teachers

English teachers I want to make some comments on the two articles on English teaching in Indonesia by John Phillips. (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 8 and 9). Actually I had intended to write an article on the same subject for quite some time, but other activities have prevented me from doing so.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Floods hamper Idul Fitri exodus

Floods hamper Idul Fitri exodus PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Heavy rains on Wednesday and Thursday have caused the Cihaur and Cikawang rivers in Banyumas and Cilacap to overflow, flooding the road connecting the two regencies and hampering traffic.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Govt allows private ownership of telephones

Govt allows private ownership of telephones JAKARTA (JP): The government has introduced a new regulation to allow the public, including private firms and cooperatives, to install their own telecommunication cables.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

JSX shares close 0.8 percent higher

JSX shares close 0.8 percent higher JAKARTA(JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) closed 0.8 percent higher yesterday, as local buyers anticipated a potential market rally for the week after the Idul Fitri holidays conclude next week.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Two bodies floating on beach

Two bodies floating on beach NUSAKAMBANGAN, Central Java: Local fishermen on Thursday found the already decomposed bodies of Ngudiono, 45, and Muhammad Arsan, 12, floating off Nusakambangan beach.Atas Munandar who led the rescue team bringing the bodies to land said that Ngudiono was a fisherman...

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

New governor for Central Sulawesi

New governor for Central Sulawesi PALU, Central Sulawesi: Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M., on behalf of President Soeharto, yesterday installed Brig. Gen. (ret) H. Bandjela Paliudju as the governor of Central Sulawesi for 1996-2001.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

No final word on pay hike

No final word on pay hike JAKARTA (JP): The budget commission in the House of Representatives completed its debate on the government's proposed spending for the 1996/1997 year yesterday with no decisive word on the proposed increase of civil servants' salaries.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

Employees told not to skip work next week

Employees told not to skip work next week JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja warned subordinates planning to skip work next Monday, Thursday and Friday that they will be punished severely.The governor said Feb. 19, Feb. 22 and Feb. 23 are not holidays even though they fall between holidays.

Sat, 17 Feb 1996

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