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Mon, 05 Feb 1996
SPA-TSM established
SPA-TSM established JAKARTA (JP): Thome Ship Management Pte. Ltd. of Singapore and PT Samudra Petrindo Asia announced on Saturday that they have jointly established SPA-TSM, a shipping management company based in Jakarta.According to a statement, the new company, which started operating on Jan.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Japan's double track policy pays
Japan's double track policy paysBy Eiichi Furukawa TOKYO (JP): It has been five years since Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad proposed the formation of an East Asia Economic Caucus (EAEC), a group comprised of the seven member of ASEAN countries and China, Japan and Korea.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Bank NISP joins BAFT
Bank NISP joins BAFT JAKARTA (JP): Bank NISP has been approved and accepted as a member of the Bankers' Association for Foreign Trade of the United States (BAFT).Bank NISP announced in a statement over the weekend that it is the second Indonesian private bank after Bank Central Asia to be accepted...
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Harmoko says anti-poverty fight successful
Harmoko says anti-poverty fight successful JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko, fresh from a whirlwind tour of 48 districts, said on Saturday that the government's poverty alleviation drive is showing encouraging results.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Eco-tourism is thriving in Sabah state
Eco-tourism is thriving in Sabah state KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (JP): Sabah, despite its sprawling forests, seems determined not to let forest-harvesting become its only source of income.In a remote spot in the heart of Sabah's vast tropical forests, some 90 kilometers west of the small town of...
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Music for flood funds
Music for flood funds JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta-based Slank pop group has raised funds for flood victims during a performance at the Hard Rock Cafe on Jan. 28.In 20 minutes more than Rp 1,500,000 (US$745.16) was collected from the audience which included many artists.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
NU leader calls for reconciliation
NU leader calls for reconciliation JAKARTA (JP): K.H. Jusuf Hasjim, a senior ulema of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem organization who has been reportedly involved in its leadership conflict, has called for a reconciliation.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
State firms urged to manage 50% of RI forests
State firms urged to manage 50% of RI forests JAKARTA (JP): State-owned forestry companies should manage at least 50 percent of the country's productive forests to ensure sustainable management, which is increasingly demanded by global society, according to an environmental analyst.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Producers hail plan to ax beer levy in Bali
Producers hail plan to ax beer levy in Bali JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian beer producers welcomed the government's plan to resolve the dispute on levy stickers in Bali and hoped that it will be realized as soon as possible.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Mass media not truthful about AIDS: Experts
Mass media not truthful about AIDS: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Most media reports about AIDS fail to give all the facts which the public is entitled to know about, distorting public perception about the syndrome and the related virus, experts said during a dialog on Saturday.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
FDA approves Ciba plant
FDA approves Ciba plant BASLE, Switzerland (Reuter): Ciba-Geigy AG said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had given its new contact lens manufacturing plant in Batam, Indonesia manufacturing site premarket approval.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Workers protest over dismissal
Workers protest over dismissal SEMARANG: Hundreds of workers at a textile company in Ungaran crowded into buses and other public transportation on Saturday to make the 20 km trip to Semarang, seeking legal help against their employer.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
'Look at us, we're poor'
'Look at us, we're poor' PADANG, West Sumatra: People used to be embarrassed to admit that they were poor.Soon after the government launched the poverty alleviation program, in which poor villages are given financial assistance to establish economic units to achieve self-sufficiency, suddenly many...
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Shifting cultivation goes on in Sabah
Shifting cultivation goes on in SabahBy Prapti Widinugraheni KUCHING, East Malaysia (JP): Sabah and Sarawak, two of Malaysia's largest states, have sprawling tropical forests similar to their next-door Indonesian provinces of East and West Kalimantan.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Thailand, Myanmar to increase flights
Thailand, Myanmar to increase flights BANGKOK (AFP): The national flag carriers of Thailand and Myanmar will be allowed to fly more passengers between Bangkok and Yangon under an agreement expected to be approved this week by the Thai cabinet.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Driver killed in scuffle
Driver killed in scuffle JAKARTA (JP): An Angkot (public transportation minibus) driver, Alpian Harahap, was beaten to death by about 15 ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers in Cipendawa district, Bekasi, West Java, over the weekend.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
SilkAir gearing up for bid to promote RI tourist sites
SilkAir gearing up for bid to promote RI tourist sitesBy Riyadi SINGAPORE (JP): SilkAir does sell Indonesia. The country has been the backbone of the airline's business and will be for some time in the future.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Artists lead Idul Fitri shows
Artists lead Idul Fitri shows JAKARTA (JP): A number of popular artists who are also known for their ability to deliver sermons will be the main stars in the Idul Fitri package of the private Televisi Pendidikan Indonesia.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Five city railway stations ready for possible passenger onslaught
Five city railway stations ready for possible passenger onslaught JAKARTA (JP): Five railway stations in the city have taken measures to cope with the onslaught of passengers on the days leading up to Idul Fitri which falls on Feb. 20 and Feb. 21.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Saber Rider and The Star Sheriff 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Children's Program: Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Crystal Maze 4:30 Quiz: Cepat Tepat 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 TV Series: Al Jamalludin Al Afghani 5:00 Evening News 5:25...
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Sarawak's indigenous people not happy with Bakun project
Sarawak's indigenous people not happy with Bakun project It is going to be one of Asia's largest hydro-electric projects. But Sarawak's indigenous people are not impressed. Kalinga Seneviratne of Inter Press Service reports.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Indonesia stands slimmer chance at next Uber Cup
Indonesia stands slimmer chance at next Uber Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's chance of retaining the Uber Cup, the world women's team badminton championship, in Hong Kong next May, is getting slimmer, according to Indonesian badminton's living legend Rudy Hartono.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Dam project in Serang
Dam project in Serang The construction of the Pamayaran dam in the Serang regency, West Java, was enthusiastically welcomed by the local communities. We should appreciate and praise the government contractors for their success in acquiring the people's land with acceptable compensation, and the...
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Legislation for levies
Legislation for levies It is perhaps understandable that the non-governmental organization Transparency International regards the corruption that takes place in Indonesia as being the worst in the world.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Lack of tap water drains city's groundwater
Lack of tap water drains city's groundwater JAKARTA (JP): The exploitation of groundwater in the city is unavoidable because the water supplied by city-owned PAM Jaya is very limited, an official has said.
Mon, 05 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.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Govt to toughen stance on raunchy ads
Govt to toughen stance on raunchy ads JAKARTA (JP): The government will clamp down on "sexist and immoral" television commercials which it says "poison" the rural population, Antara reported.Minister of Information Harmoko promised on Saturday to tell managers of private television stations to be...
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Priests asked to study
Priests asked to study KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Most of the graduates of Arta Wacana Christian University here are sent to villages not only to preach, but to also study the development of the community, Antara quoted Rector A.A. Yewangoe as saying Saturday.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Three people killed in N. Sulawesi landslide
Three people killed in N. Sulawesi landslide JAKARTA (JP): A landslide triggered by incessant rains claimed three lives, injured several people, and badly damaged 15 houses in Manado, North Sulawesi yesterday.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaMonday Maghrib 6.20 p.m.Tuesday Imsak 4:27 a.m. Subuh 4.37 a.m.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Nuclear plant should be built in Jakarta: Scholar
Nuclear plant should be built in Jakarta: Scholar SEMARANG (JP): If officials in Jakarta consider that nuclear power plants are really safe, then they should build one in the Indonesian capital city, a vocal scholar believes.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Mahathir to settle political storm in troubled Sabah
Mahathir to settle political storm in troubled Sabah KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will meet party leaders in politically volatile Sabah state to discuss a controversial election pledge he made two years ago, reports said yesterday.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
LEN operates new facility
LEN operates new facility JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT LEN Industri will soon operate a new facility to produce traction systems, used by electric trains and locomotives, and control systems for solar power generators.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Police find 'Gurita' was leaky
Police find 'Gurita' was leaky JAKARTA (JP): A newer and bigger ferry began servicing Banda Aceh and Sabang on Weh Island in Aceh on Saturday, replacing the Gurita which sank two weeks earlier. The search for the missing ferry passengers officially ended on Friday.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Federation against increase in fares
Federation against increase in fares JAKARTA (JP): The All-Indonesia Workers Union Federation has asked the Ministry of Transportation to turn down the transportation owners association's request for an increase in public transportation fares, saying that the policy will only benefit the owners.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
A matter of responsibility
A matter of responsibility Believe it or not, the police investigation into the sinking of the ferry Gurita off the Aceh coast two weeks ago has brought to light, among other things, the fact that the day before it set off from Malahayati on the Aceh mainland to Sabang, the vessel was leaking.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Activists volunteer to monitor 1997 elections
Activists volunteer to monitor 1997 elections SURABAYA (JP): Activists concerned about widespread cheating in past polls plan to form an independent body to monitor the 1997 general election.Permadi Satrio Wiwoho, one of the activists, said here yesterday the Jakarta-based watchdog will be called...
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Mega's nomination for president
Mega's nomination for presidentFrom KompasI was surprised to read reports about Megawati Soekarnoputri, leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), being a presidential candidate. It was like lightening had struck at midday.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Guess What?
Guess What? Would you believe State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie is interested in discussing things not related to mathematics, physics formula or new aeronautical technology?During a recent hearing with Commission X of the House of Representatives on national development...
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Politeness can be both funny and illogical
Politeness can be both funny and illogical JAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesians believe they should preserve the virtues of politeness and hospitality amidst the dangerous wave of globalization. They will do anything to promote the two virtues, and are creative at doing so.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Indonesia's most favorite Bimbo
Indonesia's most favorite BimboBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): For many people, Ramadhan is the time to listen to Bimbo.You can't get away from them. Their music fills the malls and halls of hotels, and, of course, every Moslem household.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
S'porean jailed for match-fixing
S'porean jailed for match-fixing KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malaysian court has fined and jailed a Singaporean businessman for attempting to fix a match in the 1994 Malaysian professional soccer league, news reports said yesterday.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
22 sports proposed for 1998 Asiad
22 sports proposed for 1998 Asiad HARBIN, China (Kyodo): The 1998 Bangkok Asian Games Organizing Committee proposed the staging of 22 sports, down by 12 from the 34 sports featured at the 1994 Hiroshima Asian Games, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) said yesterday.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Canada protests RI ambassador
Canada protests RI ambassador OTTAWA (Reuter): Canadian Foreign Minister Lloyd Axworthy said on Friday he had protested to Indonesia's ambassador a visit the diplomat paid to the mother of a Timorese woman who has taken refuge in Canada.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Magnificent Borobudur revisited
Magnificent Borobudur revisitedBy P.G. Punchihewa YOGYAKARTA (JP): After descending the last flight of steps leading to Borobudur I turn back to have another look at this magnificent monument which I am leaving behind for the sixth time. In the back of my mind there is a restless feeling.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
ASEAN flexible on nuclear issue: Alatas
ASEAN flexible on nuclear issue: Alatas PHUKET, Thailand (AFP): Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas said yesterday that ASEAN countries would be flexible in efforts to have the five nuclear weapons powers sign a treaty banning such arms from the region.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Jakarta no longer city of hope for rape victim
Jakarta no longer city of hope for rape victim JAKARTA (JP): In a few weeks, young "Lani" will be one of a crowd of maids suffocating in bus on their happy trip home for the Idul Fitri holidays.But amid the shower of gifts and stories of the big city that the family will press around to hear, Lani...
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Artistic reflections of women's major concerns
Artistic reflections of women's major concernsBy Cebe Tadjoedin JAKARTA (JP): For many curators and art institutions, exhibitions of women artists do not contain professional value. But the current art exhibit at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. proves them wrong.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Oh dear 'becak'! How I miss you!
Oh dear 'becak'! How I miss you!By Kartina Soejono JAKARTA (JP): I bless the fact that I am a lansia (lanjut usia), or elderly, when I no longer have to accompany small children to a playgroup, kindergarten or elementary school.Not that I don't like children or taking them to school.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Guess What?
Guess What? Attending a hearing at the House of Representatives requires a lot of energy and stamina, the more so during the fasting month because, on top of drowsiness, the participants have the additional problem of fighting off hunger and thirst.