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Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Chili commotion clobbers country
Chili commotion clobbers country JAKARTA (JP): Any one who thinks red chilies are just a spice must have missed the media screaming about the soaring price of the little things. It was the talk of the country last week.I didn't know and had never bothered to ask the price of red chilies before.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Setting the trend in Islamic music
Setting the trend in Islamic musicBy Rita A. Widiadana and Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Turn on the radio or television during Ramadhan, or venture into a shopping mall, and you will hear Islamic songs calling all Moslems to get closer to God.Islamic music is going public.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Beating the drum of tradition in Bali
Beating the drum of tradition in BaliBy Benito Lopulalan DENPASAR (JP): "In the old days, my grandfather was always bestowing his traditional service to the palace of Gianyar and Ubud," said Wayan Jendra, a drum maker in Getas Kawan, Gianyar. Next to him several unfinished drums await completion.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 7:00 a.m. Morning News 7:30 Healthy and Fit 7:40 TV Series: Speed Keteers 8:05 Among Us 8:35 Children Stories 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Music: Album Kita 10:45 Youth Program: Temu Remaja 11:15 Music: Minggu Gembira 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang ke Gelanggang...
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Psychological, physical benefits in performing 'shalat'
Psychological, physical benefits in performing 'shalat'By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Obligatory prayer shalat, one of the five pillars in Islam, and wudhu (ablution) have both spiritual and physical benefits.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
New seminary building inaugurated in Dili
New seminary building inaugurated in Dili JAKARTA (JP): Vatican Ambassador to Indonesia Monsignor Pietro Sambi and Bishop of East Timor Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo yesterday inaugurated a new seminary building in the village of Balide, in Dili, the capital of East Timor.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Guess What?
Guess What? Human right activist T. Mulya Lubis has a big plan: he wants to set up a legal aid group to help people with AIDS/HIV."AIDS has many legal aspects," he told journalists Tuesday evening after attending a discussion on a book entitled Menjadi Indonesia (Becoming Indonesia) in Central...
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Asian movie stars get awards
Asian movie stars get awards SINGAPORE (AFP): Hollywood-based Hong Kong movie director John Woo and four other Asian movie celebrities have been conferred awards here for their contribution to the regional cinema industry, officials said Friday.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Where the wild things go for sculpture
Where the wild things go for sculptureBy Veronica Soediro and Alistair Hammond JAKARTA (JP): When the urge to exercise hits, there are always plenty of excuses to lie down and wait for it to pass. Such as the heat and the dust, or the rain and the mud, and the bumper-to-bumper traffic, and the...
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Proud of RI's output
Proud of RI's outputFrom Media IndonesiaThe grand celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Indonesia's independence is still deeply imprinted in our minds. The more so since my wife and I made a working visit to France some time ago.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Message between the lines sparks controversy
Message between the lines sparks controversy JAKARTA (JP): The controversy over a public service advertisement regarding violence against women has refused to go away, with women activists now threatening to sue newspapers and magazines that continue to run it.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Two businessmen named as karate body patrons
Two businessmen named as karate body patrons JAKARTA (JP): After eleven top businessmen joined a fund- raising foundation for sports on Thursday, the National Sports Council named two more prominent figures to the Indonesian Karate-do Federation yesterday.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
A boy drowned in artificial pond
A boy drowned in artificial pond JAKARTA (JP): A six-year-old boy has been found dead in an artificial pond in the Gading Serpong housing complex in Tangerang.Ilham Masyar was found by residents living close to the housing complex after his father asked them to join the search for the missing child.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Pickpocket king attacked
Pickpocket king attacked SEMARANG: A group of pickpockets and beggars revolted against their boss yesterday and beat him up, Antara reported.Bagong, 35, was discovered by the police lying helplessly in a corner of the Johar Market yesterday.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Managing firms in ASEAN
Managing firms in ASEANBy Bob Widyahartono This is the second of two articles based on a paper presented at the opening ceremony of the Magister Management program at the Institute for Management Development of Indonesia on Jan. 27, 1996.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Cars and pollution
Cars and pollution Since the authorities think vocational training is relevant (Companies should train workers, The Jakarta Post, Jan. 23, 1996) I have a suggestion. The majority of diesel trucks and buses here run with their fuel injection pumps open.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
TV today
TV todayTV today 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Ninja Turtles 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Sports 3:30 Among Us 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 TV Series: Al Jamalludin Al Afghani 5:00 Evening News 5:25 My Country 5:30 Camera on the Move: Bhutan 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Sat, 03 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, 03 Feb 1996
Jakarta high court has new chief
Jakarta high court has new chief JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the Supreme Court Soerjono officially appointed yesterday Hasan Ghasim Shahab as the new chief of the Jakarta provincial high court.Hasan replaced Soeharto, who is now a senior judge at the Supreme Court.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Singgih not to punish jailed banker
Singgih not to punish jailed banker JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih said yesterday his office would not punish former banker Dicky Iskandar Di Nata in connection with allegations he violated prison rules.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
KL airport deal signed
KL airport deal signed KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malaysian-British joint venture yesterday signed a deal with Malaysia Airports Bhd. (MAB) to manage the design, construction and commissioning of four projects at the new Kuala Lumpur International Airport.Sepakat Setia Perunding-Tarmac Black Veatch Sdn.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Human rights body to probe land dispute in Kutai
Human rights body to probe land dispute in Kutai JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights has pledged to solve a prolonged land dispute in East Kalimantan that is punctuated with human rights abuses.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
S'pore air show to witness hard sell by aviation firms
S'pore air show to witness hard sell by aviation firms SINGAPORE (Reuter): Asia's biggest air show opens in Singapore next week with top aerospace and defense firms gunning for a slice of one of the world's fastest-growing aviation and defense markets.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
House agrees 25% hike in fares during Idul Fitri
House agrees 25% hike in fares during Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Legislators have agreed to the government's proposal to increase bus fares by 25 percent during the Idul Fitri holiday.They also agreed to allow public transportation vehicles to carry 10 percent more passengers than their seating...
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Timor Rally a test before world rally
Timor Rally a test before world rally JAKARTA (JP): The Timor National Rally Championship in Medan in late March will be a testing ground for Indonesian drivers racing in the world rally championship at the same spot two months later.Chairman of the Indonesian Autosports Association, Bob R.E.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Murderer gets life imprisonment
Murderer gets life imprisonment MEDAN, North Sumatra: Twenty-year-old Hasan Basri Ginting, alias Elly, was sentenced to life imprisonment yesterday after the Medan District Court found him guilty of murdering three people, Antara reported.According to presiding judge M.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
5,000 workers to honor National Workers Day
5,000 workers to honor National Workers Day JAKARTA (JP): As many as 5,000 workers, government officials and businesspeople from Greater Jakarta will engage in number of activities to honor National Workers Day which falls on Feb. 20.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Coach Prasetyo uncertain of Davis Cup victory
Coach Prasetyo uncertain of Davis Cup victory JAKARTA (JP): Workouts are on schedule, but Indonesian tennis coach Deddy Prasetyo is not convinced his team can win the Davis Cup Asia Oceania Zone first round matches against arch rival South Korea here next week.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Inco profits jump 128.6%
Inco profits jump 128.6% JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed nickel mining company PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco) reported a 128.6 percent increase in its (unaudited) net profits to US$96 million last year.The company said in a statement that its sales rose 38.9 percent to $301.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Qantas raises RI service
Qantas raises RI service CANBERRA (Reuter): Australia's International Air Services Commission (IASC) said it issued a draft ruling which, if confirmed, would allow Qantas Airways Ltd an extra two B767-300 services per week between Australia and Indonesia.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Majority of Indonesians oppose nuclear plant: Poll
Majority of Indonesians oppose nuclear plant: Poll JAKARTA (JP): Almost 80 percent of Indonesians are against nuclear power stations being built here, according to a poll conducted recently by a leading anti-nuclear group.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Three arrested for robbery, rape in Bekasi
Three arrested for robbery, rape in Bekasi JAKARTA (JP): Local police detectives have arrested three of the five suspects believed to have robbed a Bekasi poultry breeding farm manager in the small village of Cimuning, Bantar Gebang, in Bekasi, over 30 kilometer east of here.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 2, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 700 0 3,000 AHAP Insurance 3,000 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,375 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,150 0 70,500 Aneka Kimia...
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Govt to tender all power projects
Govt to tender all power projects JAKARTA (JP): The government will tender all electricity projects to international bidders, including projects to be financed with export credits, the president of state-owned electricity company PLN, Djiteng Marsudi said yesterday.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Nuclear power station
Nuclear power stationFrom Pikiran RakyatIt is strongly rumored that the government will realize its plan to build a nuclear power station in Gunung Muria valley. I am particularly skeptical about this project because a terrible catastrophe could occur.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Cutlery found in patient's stomach
Cutlery found in patient's stomach JAKARTA (AFP): A team of surgeons at a state hospital in Bali have found various objects, including cutlery, a pen and a toothbrush inside the stomach of patient with mental problems, press reports said Wednesday.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Kadin hails plan to cut levies
Kadin hails plan to cut levies JAKARTA (JP): Business leaders yesterday welcomed the government's plan to slash levies to the bare minimum to help make Indonesian companies competitive, but also suggested that civil servants' salaries should be raised as well.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Sempati sets extra flights
Sempati sets extra flights JAKARTA (JP): Sempati Air, a private airline company, will operate 50 additional flights on its domestic and international routes to meet the expected surge in the number of passengers later this month.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Competition between schools healthy
Competition between schools healthy JAKARTA (JP): The establishment of the so-called superschools in various cities is injecting a welcome competitive spirit into the education world in Indonesia, according to a senior official of the Ministry of Education and Culture.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Fake Chanel products confiscated
Fake Chanel products confiscated JAKARTA (JP): Buying pricey Chanel products at exclusive shops is no guarantee that you're buying the real thing.In fact, you might be buying an upmarket forgery from overseas.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Olympic badminton team announced
Olympic badminton team announced JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia named 28 players to the national team yesterday to prepare for the Thomas Cup, the Uber Cup and the Olympic Games.Association chairman, Soerjadi, said during a birthday party at his home that the association...
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Drivers go on strike
Drivers go on strike BANDUNG: Hundreds of public transport drivers held a noisy strike yesterday, causing heavy traffic congestion and leaving thousands of passengers stranded.Antara reported that the drivers of minibuses for the Tegallega-Banjaran route refused to take passengers and, instead,...
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Padang runs out of blood
Padang runs out of blood PADANG, West Sumatra: During the holy fasting month of Ramadhan the local office of the Red Cross faces a shortage of blood as the number of donors dwindles, Antara reported.Spokesman Tawanto said the office gives out 75 bags of blood every day, but during the fasting...
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Marsan simply watches Ciliwung River level
Marsan simply watches Ciliwung River levelBy Johannes Simbolon/Gedsiri Suhartono JAKARTA (JP): His name is Marsan. He lives by the polluted Ciliwung River near the Panus bridge in Depok.His job is simple. He watches and then reports the water level at the bridge.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
43,000 houses built for new transmigrants
43,000 houses built for new transmigrants JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Transmigration has built 43,229 houses for new settlers in the current fiscal year, the director general of settlement, J. Widarbo, told the House of Representatives yesterday.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
'Pesantren' for inmates
'Pesantren' for inmates JAKARTA (JP): Almost 300 inmates in the Bulak Kapal prison in Bekasi, 20 Km west of the city, are joining an Islamic course called Pesantren Ramadhan during the fasting month.Jointly organized by the Bekasi penitentiary, Bani Saleh Foundation, and the Bekasi branch of the...
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
RI to host textile fair
RI to host textile fair JAKARTA (JP): Two international exhibitions featuring textile machinery and products will take place simultaneously at the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran here from May 2 to May 6.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
City urged to negotiate with Glodok merchants
City urged to negotiate with Glodok merchants JAKARTA (JP): A city council commission urged the city administration yesterday to meet with the owners of shops along a pedestrian walkway in Glodok, West Jakarta, to settle a dispute between the merchants and the private company which recently...
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Many amusement centers ignore closing hours
Many amusement centers ignore closing hours JAKARTA (JP): Operators of nightclubs, bars, discotheques and other entertainment centers have again been reminded of their obligation to obey Ramadhan fasting month operation hours.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Rapid chess at Perbanas
Rapid chess at Perbanas JAKARTA (JP): Two hundred chess players are expected to take part in a rapid chess tournament from Feb. 9 to Feb. 11 at the Perbanas banking school in Setiabudi, South Jakarta, the Indonesian Chess Association announced yesterday.The association's secretary-general Maj. Gen.