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Thu, 01 Feb 1996
Guidelines on 'poverty' fund raising issued
Guidelines on 'poverty' fund raising issued JAKARTA (JP): The Director General of Taxes Fuad Bawazier yesterday dismissed speculation that his office will deduct 2 percent off every after-tax income of more than Rp 100 million (US$43,290) for the state-sponsored poverty alleviation program.
Thu, 01 Feb 1996
'Sriwijaya Post' stops publication
'Sriwijaya Post' stops publication JAKARTA (JP): Sriwijaya Post, a daily newspaper based in Palembang, South Sumatra, is suspending its publication as of today following a physical clash among its employees in the latest conflict embroiling the newspaper's management.
Thu, 01 Feb 1996
City proposes Rp 2.84t budget
City proposes Rp 2.84t budget JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has proposed to the City Council a budget of Rp 2.84 trillion (US$1.3 billion) for Jakarta in the next fiscal year, or 9.26 percent higher than the current budget of Rp 2.7 trillion.
Thu, 01 Feb 1996
Swapping cash for peace of mind
Swapping cash for peace of mind JAKARTA (JP): Pay a little cash and leave your worries behind, while you enjoy the Idul Fitri holiday out of town.The state-owned pawn brokerage is now offering the service of taking care of valuables usually left behind in vacant houses by holiday travelers.
Thu, 01 Feb 1996
RI and Malaysia agree to protect workers
RI and Malaysia agree to protect workers JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Malaysia have drawn up guidelines that standardize the fees and protect the interests of Indonesian maids working in Malaysia, Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief said yesterday.
Thu, 01 Feb 1996
Billiard players complain about lack of equipment
Billiard players complain about lack of equipment JAKARTA (JP): No equipment, no achievement. That's one of the retorts the Indonesian billiard and snooker association has about why its athletes have no say in international competitions.
Thu, 01 Feb 1996
Food laws to regulate 'halal' label: Soeharto
Food laws to regulate 'halal' label: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that all halal food packages must, in the future, bear a label stating the contents are suitable for Moslems to consume.
Thu, 01 Feb 1996
Housewife found dead
Housewife found dead JAKARTA (JP): A 50-year-old housewife was found dead with several wounds to the face yesterday morning in her house in the Taman Kedoya Baru housing complex, West Jakarta.The body of Yeni Tanama was found at around 7 a.m. by her cousin, Suhaidi Gandhi, a police officer said.
Thu, 01 Feb 1996
Foreign worker wages
Foreign worker wages Foreign workers employed in certain sectors in Indonesia are earning fantastic wages. According to Ministry of Manpower data, Indonesia spent no less than Rp 5 trillion (US$2.4 billion) last year on wages for 57,159 workers from various countries.
Thu, 01 Feb 1996
Compensation for ferry disaster paid
Compensation for ferry disaster paid BANDA ACEH: The state-owned insurance company PT Jasa Raharja will pay Rp 324 million in compensation to the relatives of the 54 people who died when the ferry Gurita sank in the waters off Weh Island earlier this month.
Thu, 01 Feb 1996
Bad loans
Bad loansFrom Media IndonesiaIn November 1995 bad loans were reported to reach Rp 10.465 trillion, an amount equivalent to Indonesia's foreign loan obtained from CGI (Consultative Group for Indonesia). Most of the bad loans involve state-owned banks. The money is thus in fact owned by the people.
Thu, 01 Feb 1996
Seminar on anthropology
Seminar on anthropology UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Some 140 anthropology students from 14 universities across the country will gather at Hasanuddin University here on March 3 to attend a seminar.The focus of the talk, according to Antara, is poverty alleviation programs.
Thu, 01 Feb 1996
Bank customers say no to police protection
Bank customers say no to police protection JAKARTA (JP): The city's police are mystyfied why most people are reluctant to ask police officers to accompany them when withdrawing money from banks."Many times we have asked customers to call for police help for security reasons to help them take money...
Thu, 01 Feb 1996
Strong environmental authority needed
Strong environmental authority neededBy Jim Scherer JAKARTA (JP): Critics of government efforts at environmental protection in Indonesia need to look at the legal framework that makes enforcement actions difficult.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Mahathir to review pledge in Sabah
Mahathir to review pledge in Sabah KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday downplayed a political storm brewing in eastern Sabah state over an election pledge he made two years ago, and indicated he may backtrack.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Family planning covers 24.6 million fertile couples
Family planning covers 24.6 million fertile couples JAKARTA (JP): The government's family planning program has recorded 24.6 million fertile couples as regular users of contraceptives, State Minister of Population Haryono Suyono said yesterday.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Village feud kills three
Village feud kills three KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Three people died and four others were seriously injured in a clash between residents of the villages of Semang and Loha in Manggarai regency, West Flores.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Fasting period
Fasting period In The Jakarta Post (Jan. 25, 1996) I read an article about closing down restaurants temporarily for violating "Ramadhan fasting month operation hours."Isn't it rather strange that such an order can be passed by the "city public order office" when substantial numbers of Indonesians...
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Chevron to clear tax case
Chevron to clear tax case LOS ANGELES (Reuter): Chevron Corp said that it had decided to hand over to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service tax documents related to its Indonesian operations in order to "clear the air" over allegations that crimes or frauds may have been committed.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Over $873m in state losses not yet recovered
Over $873m in state losses not yet recovered JAKARTA (JP): The Government Audit Agency disclosed yesterday that it has yet to follow up on thousands of cases involving more than Rp 2 trillion (US$873.36 million) in corruption-related losses at government offices and state-owned firms.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Bulog overextends itself
Bulog overextends itself The National Logistics Agency (Bulog), prompted by an overriding concern about inflationary pressures, is setting itself a formidable task which, we think, is doomed to fail and will waste scarce resources.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Doing away with the rebels
Doing away with the rebels How are the hostages kidnapped by Irian Jaya separatist rebels going to be freed?It is clear that this is terrorism. Taking innocent people for political purposes is not going to pay in international politics. The whole world condemns terrorism.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Ethnic identity important for Timorese: Expert
Ethnic identity important for Timorese: Expert JAKARTA (JP): While the government continues to pour money into the economic development of East Timor, attention and respect must also be given to the preservation of the province's cultural identity, a political observer said yesterday.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
APEC can turn into a trade bloc: Analyst
APEC can turn into a trade bloc: Analyst JAKARTA (JP): The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum may turn into a trade bloc if its member economies cannot adopt the principles of the most favored nations (MFN) in its trade liberalization program, an expert warned yesterday.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
People advised to go to hometowns early
People advised to go to hometowns early JAKARTA (JP): Police urged Idul Fitri holidaymakers yesterday to leave the city as soon as possible in order to help reduce the unavoidable heavy traffic congestion.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Island golf
Island golf An advertisement you ran a couple of weeks ago for a cruise ship offering island golf jogged my memory about Bira Island, one of the Thousand Islands north of Jakarta. In May or June last year the media questioned the legality of a proposed golf course on this island, which lies in a...
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
India may buy RI gas
India may buy RI gas NEW DELHI (Reuter): Indian Oil Minister Satish Sharma said on Monday that India was considering importing natural gas from Burma, Indonesia and Qatar to meet rising domestic demand.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Suu Kyi challenges ASEAN policy on Myanmar
Suu Kyi challenges ASEAN policy on Myanmar YANGON (AFP): Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi believes ASEAN's policy of constructive engagement with the Myanmarese junta is flawed because it concentrates on current economic prospects at the expense of political change.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Irian rebels resume contact with military
Irian rebels resume contact with military JAKARTA (JP): Irian Jaya separatist rebels who are holding 13 people captive, including six Europeans, made radio contact with the military yesterday, their first in four days as the hostage drama entered its 23d day.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Growth through cooperation
Growth through cooperation The following is an excerpt of a statement made by Governor of Bank Indonesia J. Soedradjat Djiwandono at the Bankers' Annual Meeting on Jan. 19, 1996. This is the first of two articles.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Skilled judges indispensable in legal system
Skilled judges indispensable in legal system JAKARTA (JP): Besides handling lawsuits, judges of the Jakarta State Administrative Court have to develop their skills and professionalism, the court's new head says.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Singapore unveils investment strategy
Singapore unveils investment strategy SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore's Economic Development Board (EDB) unveiled yesterday its 1996 strategy to keep the booming island ahead of the competition and to rocket it into the ranks of the developed economies.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Three archers named for Asian championships
Three archers named for Asian championships JAKARTA (JP): Especially tough preparations for the Olympic Games has forced Indonesia to name a tiny team of three men for the IX Asian Archery Championships in Bangkok in March.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Insurance firm pays billions
Insurance firm pays billions MEDAN, North Sumatra: State-owned insurance company PT Jasa Raharja has over the past five years paid Rp 21.8 billion (US$9.5 million) in compensation to victims of traffic accidents.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Interest income verification
Interest income verification JAKARTA (JP): Tax Director General Fuad Bawazier promised yesterday that tax officials will not be allowed to track funds kept in time deposits and other forms of bank savings.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Ambiguous orders caused Irian killing
Ambiguous orders caused Irian killing JAKARTA (JP): A platoon commander gave an ambiguous order to shoot during an operation against separatist rebels in the Irian Jaya jungle, resulting in the deaths of three civilians last year, a military prosecutor said in Jayapura yesterday.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Korea out to break Davis Cup jinx
Korea out to break Davis Cup jinx JAKARTA (JP): South Korea is out to break its jinx in its Davis Cup clash in Indonesia, non-playing captain Yeon Yoong-dai said yesterday.Yeon told reporters before his team's work-out at the Senayan tennis complex yesterday that a 3-2 win over hosts Indonesia in...
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Wiping out corruption
Wiping out corruption It takes real courage to talk openly about corruption, as Soegih Arto clearly analyzed in The Jakarta Post of Jan. 15. In his well thought-out letter, Soegih Arto describes that corruption still occurs in developed countries, where democracy and free press prevail.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaWednesday Maghrib 6.20 p.m.Thursday Imsak 4:25 a.m. Subuh 4.35 a.m.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
PAM Jaya's new services
PAM Jaya's new services JAKARTA (JP): Consumers of the city-owned PAM Jaya tap water company will not have to queue to pay their monthly bills as they can pay them at the nearest Bank DKI or post office, or use the mobile post service from next month.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Habibie told Gus Dur to resign
Habibie told Gus Dur to resign JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Research and Technology B.J. Habibie has confirmed he asked Abdurrahman Wahid to resign last year from the chairmanship of Indonesia's largest Moslem organization, the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU).
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Bus firms offer discount for early travelers
Bus firms offer discount for early travelers JAKARTA (JP): Several inter-city bus companies are offering discounted fares for early home-bound travelers on the days leading up to the Idul Fitri holiday, following a similar move by the state railway company, Perumka.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
PPP's bill receives tacit support from PDI
PPP's bill receives tacit support from PDI JAKARTA (JP): An electoral reform bill proposed by the United Development Party (PPP) has received the tacit support of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) after being flatly rejected by the ruling Golkar party.
Wed, 31 Jan 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.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Amazing 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Ramadhan Ya Ramadhan 3:30 Among Us 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 TV Series: Al Jamalludin Al Afghani 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:15 Village Program 6:45 TV...
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Thailand declares holiday for summit
Thailand declares holiday for summit BANGKOK (AFP): The Thai government yesterday declared a long holiday weekend ahead of the first-ever Asia-Europe summit here March 1-2 to help ease traffic in badly congested Bangkok, a government spokesman said.Both Thursday, Feb.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
'Post' improved
'Post' improved After over seven years in Jakarta, and as many years as a subscriber to The Jakarta Post, I would like to extend my compliments to your publication. Especially noteworthy is the improvement in overall quality of the Post, as you have grown away from frequent misspellings, cutline...
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Ships detained for dumping wastes
Ships detained for dumping wastes KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia has detained two ships for discharging toxic wastes and polluting its seas, the environment minister said yesterday.The Samudera Teknik was detained off Tanjung Piai in southern Johore state on Monday while the Caraka Jaya Niaga III-32...
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Gulf Canada wins deal in RI
Gulf Canada wins deal in RI CALGARY, Canada (Reuter): Gulf Canada Resources Ltd and Talisman Energy Inc said on Monday they signed an underwriting agreement with lenders worth US$450 million to provide natural gas to Indonesia.
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Houses collapse in landslide
Houses collapse in landslide PURWOKERTO, Central Java: At least four houses in the Binangun village, Banyumas regency, collapsed in a landslide which occurred on Saturday, while eight other houses have been left standing precariously.