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Wed, 14 Feb 1996
Three of Djajanti's concessionaires revoked
Three of Djajanti's concessionaires revoked JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to revoke the licenses of three Djajanti Group concessionaires after finding proof that its wood-based industrial subsidiary, PT Nusantara Plywood, was involved in selling illegal timber.
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
Traffic police during flood
Traffic police during floodFrom MerdekaWhen many parts of Jakarta were inundated by incessant rains over the weekend, traffic personnel both from the police and the city land transportation agency (DLLAJR) were strikingly absent to regulate the traffic.
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
Govt debts drop to $61.3 billion
Govt debts drop to $61.3 billion JAKARTA (JP): The government's outstanding external debts dropped to US$61.3 billion last September from $64 billion in May, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said here yesterday.
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
Asian ministers prepare Asia-Europe summit
Asian ministers prepare Asia-Europe summitBy Philip McClellan BANGKOK (AFP): Asian economic ministers are to meet in Thailand this week to prepare for next month's Asia-Europe summit which will touch on political and security issues, but be mainly economic in focus.
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaWednesday Maghrib 6.19 p.m.Thursday Imsak 4:30 a.m. Subuh 4.40 a.m.
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
Government promises crackdown in Puncak
Government promises crackdown in Puncak JAKARTA (JP): As the floods that crippled the city ebbed away, the government renewed its determination yesterday to tighten control of development in the Bogor-Puncak-Cianjur area, where most of the city's 13 rivers originate.
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
BICC expands projects
BICC expands projects LONDON (Reuter): BICC Plc said it was expanding its cablemaking business in the Asia-Pacific region through the creation of two new manufacturing operations.One project in Indonesia will have a total cost of 45 million pounds while another in the Philippines will see...
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
Soeharto and Chirac to hold talks in Bangkok
Soeharto and Chirac to hold talks in Bangkok JAKARTA (JP): French President Jacques Chirac will hold private talks with Indonesia's President Soeharto at next month's Asia-Europe Meeting in Bangkok.Visiting French foreign minister Herve de Charette revealed the news yesterday afternoon.
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
Two die in RP jail riot
Two die in RP jail riot CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines (Reuter): Rioting prisoners at a southern Philippine jail killed two fellow inmates, prison authorities said yesterday.They identified the men as a former policeman and a local government official, both being held pending trial on murder charges.
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
Perumka launches new railway cars
Perumka launches new railway cars JAKARTA (JP): To improve its service during the Idul Fitri holidays, the state-owned railway company Perumka launched new railway cars yesterday to be used for an economy-class train serving the route between Jakarta and Kutoarjo in Central Java.
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
Panin Bank projects 25 percent increase in profits this year
Panin Bank projects 25 percent increase in profits this year JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed Panin Bank projects a 25 percent increase in its pre-tax profits to Rp 96 billion (US$41.9 million) this year from Rp 77 billion in 1995.
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
RI gears up for Davis Cup play-off match against China
RI gears up for Davis Cup play-off match against China JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Davis Cup team will take a week off before preparing for its Davis Cup Asia Oceania play-off match against China in April.
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
Duties on Asian bicycles
Duties on Asian bicycles BRUSSELS (Reuter): The European Commission has decided to extend for two months provisional anti-dumping duties on bicycles from Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand to give it more time to complete its investigations.
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
Community center goes French
Community center goes French SURABAYA: The municipality of Ponorogo has decided to revamp and expand the town's 'alun alun' (community center) using French architecture, Antara reported.Ponorogo regency chief Markum Singodimedjo said he had picked up on the idea after a recent visit to France and...
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
Pick'em up
Pick'em upFrom PelitaThe Feb. 10 floods in Jakarta forced many people to leave their homes seeking shelter with relatives or elsewhere.Also, due to the floods, many buses and mini-buses did not operate as usual. Would-be passengers were stranded on the roadside.
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
LBH protest at attack on Bintang
LBH protest at attack on Bintang BANDUNG: The local office of the Legal Aid Institute has written to the National Police Chief and the West Java Police Chief demanding a prompt investigation of an attempted attack against politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas in nearby Cianjur last Saturday.
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
NU rift: A question of religious legitimacy
NU rift: A question of religious legitimacyBy Einar M. Sitompul JAKARTA (JP); The emergence of a rival to the Nahdlatul Ulama executive board concerns me deeply even though I am not a Moslem. As far as I know, this is the only time when a change has been sought due to a dislike of the...
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
Parent to sue over death of son at ITB
Parent to sue over death of son at ITB BANDUNG (JP): The parents of Zaki Tiffany Lazuardian will press charges against those they consider responsible for the death of their 18-year-old son during initiation week at the prestigious Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB).
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
Overcoming flood
Overcoming flood Flood is a natural phenomenon whose arrival can actually be anticipated. Unfortunately, the public has shifted all the responsibility to prevent this catastrophe to the government. It is common for the people to reclaim rivers, dispose of garbage in them and to turn water catchment...
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
Lucas, Pindad tie up
Lucas, Pindad tie up RESTON, Virginia, U.S. (Reuter): Lucas Industries Plc said Monday it has joined with PT Pindad (Persero) and PT Metinca Dirgantara in establishing a joint venture in Indonesia for the domestic and global aerospace manufacturing industry.
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
Siberut Island likely to have settlement areas
Siberut Island likely to have settlement areas JAKARTA (JP): The government said yesterday it is planning to resume its program to open up new settlement areas on Siberut Island off West Sumatra, in an effort to bring the largely backward island into the modern civilization fold.
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
TVRI collectors
TVRI collectorsFrom JayakartaRecently a member of the House of Representatives inquired into the money collected by the TVRI foundation from TV-set owners and proposed that the fund be incorporated in the state budget.
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
Experts demand criminal code procedure changes
Experts demand criminal code procedure changes JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's current criminal code procedures, last updated in 1981, are in need of reform because they are widely open to abuse, a group of legislators and law experts said yesterday.
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
Cool buildings lead to green city
Cool buildings lead to green cityBy Tri Harso Karyono JAKARTA (JP): Economic growth has brought higher living standards, but has also had a negative impact in Indonesia. Cities were developed, infrastructure laid, high-rise buildings erected, but all this is being paid for by devastating the...
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
Scholar calls on govt to stop in patron role
Scholar calls on govt to stop in patron role YOGYAKARTA (JP): The government should stop playing the patron for political development because the policy has thwarted empowerment of the people, a senior observer proposed yesterday.
Wed, 14 Feb 1996
Oil exports set to drop but imports rise
Oil exports set to drop but imports rise JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil firm Pertamina estimates that Indonesia's oil exports will decline next fiscal year while oil imports will soar.The company's president, Faisal Abda'oe, told a hearing of the House of Representatives' energy commission yesterday...
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
National team to play in Kobatama series
National team to play in Kobatama series JAKARTA (JP): The national basketball team will take part in the 1997 Kobatama national basketball league series championships, a league official announced yesterday.
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
Soeharto asks people to buy local products
Soeharto asks people to buy local products JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto stressed yesterday that the national economy will end in ruins if Indonesians buy foreign products over local ones when trade in the Asia-Pacific is liberalized in 2020.
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
RI told to be more active on Internet
RI told to be more active on Internet SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): The Indonesian government should be more active on the Internet by putting out messages on issues that affect its image abroad, a computer expert said yesterday.
Tue, 13 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, 13 Feb 1996
Train ticket price
Train ticket price On Feb. 2 my husband and I took the 9 a.m. Argo Gede train from Gambir station in Jakarta to Bandung. He already had a ticket but I still had to buy one. I went to the ticket window at 8:50 a.m.
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
Cement firms have no plans to raise prices
Cement firms have no plans to raise prices JAKARTA (JP): Cement producers denied rumors of a price hike yesterday but confirmed their support for the government-set local-reference pricing system, which they hope to maintain until domestic production capacity exceeds demand.
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
Eradicating levies made by private parties
Eradicating levies made by private parties The courage which the governor of Bali has shown by annulling the appointment of PT Arbamas Mukti Investico as the sole supplier of beer and other alcoholic beverages for the island deserves to be commended.
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
Exclusion of E. Timor from agenda sought
Exclusion of E. Timor from agenda sought JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia sought French support yesterday to exclude East Timor from the agenda of the Asia-European summit in Bangkok next month, warning that the inclusion of such a controversial issue could jeopardize the outcome of the meeting.
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
Astra's water pump
Astra's water pumpFrom RepublikaThe Sunter Agung district in North Jakarta, comprising 18 sub- districts (RWs) has been fighting against floods for these past five years, not only in the rainy season, but every time there is high tide.
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
Alms exempted from tax
Alms exempted from tax JAKARTA (JP): Alms and other forms of donations collected by Baziz, an institution established by the government to collect Islamic alms and other charity funds, are exempted from value added and income taxes.
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
Govt offices ignore audit agency findings
Govt offices ignore audit agency findings JAKARTA (JP): Many financial irregularities reported by the government audit agency are disregarded by government agencies, a senior official says.Chief of the Development and Finance Control Board Soedarjono told a hearing with the House of...
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
Two die in collision
Two die in collision BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Two people died and two others were seriously injured when a jeep collided with a truck on Sunday in Natar, South Lampung, Antara reported yesterday.Those who died were Desintia Everlyn, a 13-month old baby, and her mother Lovina Aidaningsih, both...
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
Garbage along main road
Garbage along main road The open garbage dump on Jl. Antara in Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta, is a sore spot in this strategic shopping area visited by many people from Jakarta, the provinces and abroad.Apart from the dump being constantly full of garbage, Jl.
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
Asian rubber markets go into hibernation
Asian rubber markets go into hibernation SINGAPORE (Reuter): Regional rubber markets began hibernating yesterday ahead of next week's Lunar New Year holidays and traders said production stoppages and current wintering could keep prices steady to slightly up.
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
RI not strong enough to lead SE Asia: Expert
RI not strong enough to lead SE Asia: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has lost its chance to emerge as Southeast Asia's natural leader because it has been unable to develop a healthy economy, an observer said yesterday.
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
Legislators blast govt for failing to control floods
Legislators blast govt for failing to control floods JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives yesterday blasted the government for failing to prevent the floods which have hit Jakarta this rainy season.
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
Sugar firm suffers loss
Sugar firm suffers loss JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Perkebunan XXIV-XXV, one of the country's major sugar producers, suffered a loss of Rp 9.8 billion (US$4.2 million) last year, a company official said yesterday.The executive secretary of the state-owned plantation firm, M.
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
Current city planning to be reviewed: Governor
Current city planning to be reviewed: Governor JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is reviewing the urban planning for the period between 1985 and 2005 in an effort to accommodate the development process.
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
Textile expo in Jakarta
Textile expo in Jakarta BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The Indonesian Textile Association will conduct an exhibition on textiles and textile-related products at the Jakarta Fairground in May.The chairman of the association's West Java branch, Ade Sudradjat, told journalists here over the weekend that the...
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
Doctors as a profession
Doctors as a profession I am very concerned with the way doctors in Indonesia treat their patients.There have been many cases where they are not capable of treating their patients, but instead of seeking a solution by way of consulting other doctors and specialists, they seem to prefer to keep mum.
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
Indonesian table tennis stars hoping for Olympics glory
Indonesian table tennis stars hoping for Olympics glory JAKARTA (JP): As many as six national table tennis players will represent the country in the Olympic Games qualifying round in Chiba, Japan, an official of the Indonesian Table Tennis Association said yesterday.
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
Manila won't send experts to autopsy
Manila won't send experts to autopsy MANILA (AFP): A Philippine diplomat said yesterday that Manila will not send Filipino pathologists to Singapore to observe the autopsy of a Filipina maid, whose cause of death had earlier been questioned by her relatives.
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
Environmental advisers
Environmental advisers I find commendable that the Indonesian authorities have engaged foreign advisers in environmental policy formulation. (The Jakarta Post, Opinion Page, Feb. 1). May I recommend that the environmental advisers read the working paper Environmental Innovation and Management in...
Tue, 13 Feb 1996
Diarrhea, dengue outbreaks kill 41
Diarrhea, dengue outbreaks kill 41 KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Thirty-eight people have died and 1,000 have been hospitalized over the past five months following a diarrhea outbreak which hit 28 villages on Sabu Island.The head of the health office in Kupang, Dr.