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Wed, 03 Jan 1996

Late delivery

Late delivery Due to some unexpected problems in the editorial department, our subscribers in Bandung, Bogor, Cirebon, Rangkasbitung, Subang, Banjar, Pekalongan, Purwokerto and Tanjungkarang received their copy of The Jakarta Post late yesterday. We apologize for the inconvenience. -- The Publisher

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

Drivers in Jakarta

Drivers in Jakarta I have noticed that your column has had a number of letters recently about the standard of driving in Jakarta, and I would like to add my observations as a visitor.One of the most puzzling aspects of the style of driving here is how, in such a well-mannered, polite and orderly...

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

ASEAN in 4th year of free trade plan

ASEAN in 4th year of free trade planBy P. Parameswaran SINGAPORE (AFP): Intra-Southeast Asian trade receives an added push as booming regional economies enter their fourth year of tearing down internal tariff barriers under a landmark free-trade plan that embraced Vietnam.

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

KL, S'pore rubber prices firmer

KL, S'pore rubber prices firmer KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Rubber prices were firmer at midday yesterday on shortcovering and in line with a higher Indonesian market, dealers said."The market is quiet and business is very slow at the start of the year," a dealer said.

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

Offices, streets deserted

Offices, streets deserted JAKARTA (JP): The holiday rhythm was still being felt yesterday at City Hall offices, where only a handful of people applied for ID cards, building permits and other documents.

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

Foreigners urged to invest in hospitals

Foreigners urged to invest in hospitals JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Sujudi urged foreign investors yesterday to help in the government's effort to build more hospitals in the country.While he made no mention of specific incentives to foreign investors, Sujudi said hospitals in Indonesia must...

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

Urea firm to replace old factory

Urea firm to replace old factory CIKAMPEK, West Java (JP): State fertilizer company PT Pupuk Kujang plans to build a new plant to replace its 17-year-old factory in Cikampek, West Java, with an investment of US$295 million, said the company's president, Edi Madnawidjaja.

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

Residents exploited by community chief

Residents exploited by community chief JAKARTA (JP): Twelve residents of Pesanggrahan subdistrict in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, went to local police over the weekend to report the misuse of their signatures for a land appropriation project.

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

Amien refuses to name person behind document leak

Amien refuses to name person behind document leak JAKARTA (JP): Amien Rais has refused to name a person he called very knowledgeable of "the scenario" for the leaking of classified documents charging Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto with corruption.

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

Blok M security to be improved, police say

Blok M security to be improved, police say JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta police have pledged to make the Blok M shopping area more secure this year.South Jakarta Police Precinct Chief Lt. Col. SY Wenas said recently that police have guaranteed that the number of crimes in the area will be...

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

Indonesian art world mourns realist painter Dullah

Indonesian art world mourns realist painter Dullah JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's fine arts lost one of its finest figures when the country's most prominent realist painter Dullah died on the first day of l996.

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

Manila raises oil prices

Manila raises oil prices MANILA (Reuter): The Philippines' Energy Regulatory Board (ERB) has approved an average oil product price hike of three centavos per liter, energy officials said.ERB officials said the oil price rise, long sought by the country's three main oil companies, effective at 6:01...

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

Manila new tax law confuses consumers

Manila new tax law confuses consumers MANILA (UPI): Confusion swept across the Philippines yesterday as the government implemented an expanded value added tax law that hikes to 10 percent levy on a wide range of service industries.

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

KL to import more Chinese cement

KL to import more Chinese cement KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia is importing 300,000 tons of cement from China to help overcome a domestic cement shortage, Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Abu Hassan Omar told reporters yesterday.

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

Diversity as an asset

Diversity as an asset During earlier times the main challenge facing developing countries was to evict the colonial powers. In the 21st century, Minister Siswono Yudohusodo said, the challenge that confronts these nations will be to bring prosperity to their respective peoples "in order that they...

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta bourse closed 0.3 percent lower in its first trading day of 1996 yesterday due to lack of participation from foreign fund managers and selling pressure on blue chip stocks, dealers said.The Jakarta Stock Exchange composite index closed down 1.

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

Singapore to host ASEAN Cup

Singapore to host ASEAN Cup SINGAPORE (Reuter): Eight Southeast Asian countries will compete in the inaugural ASEAN Cup soccer tournament in Singapore in the first two weeks of September, a Football Association of Singapore (FAS) spokesman said yesterday.

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

3 killed in rafting tragedy

3 killed in rafting tragedy JAKARTA (JP): Three tourists were killed when their raft overturned during a trip down the Unda River on the island of Bali on Monday, Antara reported yesterday.The news agency identified two of the victims as Hauw Yuk Pik, 30, and Lauw Yeuk Cheuw, 50, both from Hong...

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

Gus Dur, Abu Hasan advised to reconcile

Gus Dur, Abu Hasan advised to reconcile DEMAK, Central Java (JP): Moslem activists are getting tired of the dragging leadership rift within the 30 million-member Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) organization.Moslem activists affiliated with the ruling political group Golkar suggested yesterday that NU chief...

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

NGOs set up independent poll monitoring committee

NGOs set up independent poll monitoring committee BANDUNG (JP): Ten local non-governmental organizations and legal aid institutes established an independent poll monitoring committee here over the weekend."We don't care whether the government approves of us.

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

Semen Padang plans to build new plant

Semen Padang plans to build new plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Semen Padang, a cement producer based in West Sumatra, will build another cement plant early this year, Indarung V, with an annual production capacity of 2.3 million tons, the company's President Abubakar said.

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

Singapore bans Kotjo from takeover bids

Singapore bans Kotjo from takeover bids SINGAPORE (Reuter): The Stock Exchange of Singapore's (SES) punishment of an Indonesian businessman for "misleading" the market is likely to dampen speculation in stocks with big Indonesian investors, dealers said yesterday.

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

On overseas Chinese

On overseas Chinese In response to Arman's letter in The Jakarta Post on Dec. 26, 1996, entitled Overseas Chinese.Officially China did not have a Manchu (Manchuria) Dynasty. It was the Qing Dynasty.Why can't China invite people, including the so-called overseas Chinese or Chinese descendants, to...

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

Polluters

Polluters A step forward for the environmentalists with the announcement by the government of the names of the worst river polluting factories (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 30, 1995).One idea to curb this type of pollution is to legislate to the effect that factories are obliged to draw their river water...

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Amazing 3:05 Talks 3:30 Science World 4:05 Among Us 4:30 Documentary 4:55 Filler/Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: West Sumatra 6:45 TV Circus: Billbixby Wonderful of Magic 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Garuda...

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

RI to follow Thai lead in sports

RI to follow Thai lead in sports JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should not be shy to follow in the footstep of Thailand in developing sports in anticipation of the 1997 Southeast Asian Games here, national sports czar Wismoyo Arismunandar said yesterday.

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

Danish environment and energy ministers due here

Danish environment and energy ministers due here JAKARTA (JP): Danish Minister for Environment and Energy Svend Auken, in a bid to strengthen economic ties with Indonesia, will make an official eight day visit to Indonesia starting Thursday.

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

Preventing turmoil

Preventing turmoil President Soeharto warned the nation of the dangers of turmoil in his New Year's Eve speech. He said experience shows that every complex society has various vulnerable points. "If we do not handle them in a good way it could create turmoil," he said.

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

PT Telkom begins privatization program

PT Telkom begins privatization program JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned domestic telecommunications provider PT Telkom will begin today handing over the management of its telecommunications networks in five regions to the private firms that won 15-year joint operation contracts.

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

KL to build $1.3b road

KL to build $1.3b road KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malaysian consortium led by listed property group, Talam Corp. Bhd. is negotiating with the government to build a 3. 3-billion-ringgit (US$1.32 billion) coastal road project, officials said.Konsortium Lebuhraya Persisiran Barat Sdn. Bhd.

Wed, 03 Jan 1996

'Don't let Timorese youths return'

'Don't let Timorese youths return' DILI, East Timor: Councilor Samuel Alex Petruz called on the government to not allow the return of youths who have fled to Portugal."Even if they have expressed their regrets and wish to come home, I personally think we should not allow them," Petruz was quoted by...

Tue, 02 Jan 1996

Murder suspect wanted

Murder suspect wanted JAKARTA (JP): City detectives are looking for a man believed to have fatally stabbed a young housemaid in an evening robbery in Pondok Bambu, East Jakarta on Saturday."The identity of the suspect, who has left town, is very clear to us," City Police Chief Maj. Gen.

Tue, 02 Jan 1996

1995 year of success: Soeharto

1995 year of success: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Despite a number of upheavals, 1995 was a successful year for Indonesia, which should strengthen the people's confidence when starting 1996, President Soeharto claimed.

Tue, 02 Jan 1996

Indonesia confers stars on two Egyptian leaders

Indonesia confers stars on two Egyptian leaders JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government has posthumously conferred meritorious service awards on two Egyptian leaders who were crucial in helping Indonesia gain recognition for its sovereignty after it declared independence 50 years ago.

Tue, 02 Jan 1996

Hong Lie safe in S'pore

Hong Lie safe in S'pore JAKARTA (JP): City police have found it difficult to wrest Hong Lie, the man they believe instigated the murder of businessman Nyo Beng Seng, from his current residence in Singapore.City Police Chief Maj. Gen.

Tue, 02 Jan 1996

More women seek jobs

More women seek jobs PADANG, West Sumatra: Padang women are more competitive than their male counterparts: If the number of job seekers is anything to go by.Local Ministry of Manpower head, Faker Thaharudin, told Antara on Friday that most job seekers in Padang were women.

Tue, 02 Jan 1996

Attorney General promises fair election

Attorney General promises fair election JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih, who was appointed to head the Inspection Board of the National Election Committee last week, has promised equal treatment for all the three political parties contesting the general election in 1997.

Tue, 02 Jan 1996

Exiled Timorese return to Indonesia from Portugal

Exiled Timorese return to Indonesia from Portugal JAKARTA (JP): Ten East Timorese who were sent into exile 35 years ago by the Portuguese government for their anti-colonialist activities are due to return home here on Thursday.

Tue, 02 Jan 1996

Garuda's policy, baby under three

Garuda's policy, baby under three I am writing in complaint of a Garuda policy as presented to me on my return trip to Jakarta from Denpasar on Dec. 1. 1995. When I checked in to my flight GA 665 on Dec.

Tue, 02 Jan 1996

Police net trawlers

Police net trawlers BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: A sea and air police patrol arrested three boats using outlawed trawls in Lampung Bay.The 17 crew members of the three boats were arrested south of Condong Bandar island. The Panjang port patrol was led by First Lt. A. Wahyu, Antara reported on Saturday.

Tue, 02 Jan 1996

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Arya Duta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48,Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 1.p.m.; Los Morenos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m to 11 p.m. - The Tavern Pub: Yeah Yeah Boys, Sunday and Thursday,9.

Tue, 02 Jan 1996

New Year's Eve Scene

New Year's Eve ScenePhoto A: ShowAntaraCLAP ALONG: Governor Surjadi Soedirdja (second right) accompanied by his wife (right) applauds the people watching Taman Mini's New Year's eve show. Dangdut musician Rhoma Irama (left) smiles as he plays along.

Tue, 02 Jan 1996

Jakarta bourse continues its course sideways

Jakarta bourse continues its course sideways JAKARTA (JP): Last week the market continued its course sideways as trading was shortened due to the market being closed on Monday and Friday. The Jakarta Composite Index closed the week at 513.85, up 1.1 points (0.

Tue, 02 Jan 1996

President declares year of aerospace

President declares year of aerospace JAKARTA (JP): At the stroke of midnight yesterday, President Soeharto dubbed the new year the maritime and aerospace year.In a speech broadcast nationwide, the President appealed to the nation to rekindle their maritime spirit, the daring for which their...

Tue, 02 Jan 1996

'Three-in-one policy to stay'

'Three-in-one policy to stay' JAKARTA (JP): The city administration considers the three-in- one policy as the best way to overcome traffic congestion in the city, an official says.The head of the City Land Transport Control Agency, JP Sepang, announced on Sunday night that the administration has no...

Tue, 02 Jan 1996

New Year's eve smoother than usual this year

New Year's eve smoother than usual this year JAKARTA (JP): Despite three recreational parks recording more visitors, New Year's eve celebrations ran smoother than usual this year.Heavy rain throughout the city between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Tue, 02 Jan 1996

Surjadi to continue his tough policies next year

Surjadi to continue his tough policies next year JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja vowed to continue his policies and implement all regulations consistently.Speaking at his year-end media conference over the weekend, Surjadi said that there will be no major changes in 1996; he will maintain...

Tue, 02 Jan 1996

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