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Sat, 23 Nov 1996
Government denies phone call price rise
Government denies phone call price rise JAKARTA (JP): The government said yesterday it would not raise telephone call charges later this year or early next year."What we are currently discussing is the new structure of interconnection tariffs between public switched telephones and cellular...
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Bekasi to become a mayoralty
Bekasi to become a mayoralty JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Home Affairs proposed to the House of Representatives yesterday that Bekasi become a mayoralty.Minister Yogie SM said Bekasi, now a Bekasi regency administrative town, would be more effective as a mayoralty.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Tall buildings must have catchment wells: Geologist
Tall buildings must have catchment wells: Geologist JAKARTA (JP): High rise buildings should have water catchments to help save ground water, a geologist said yesterday.The water catchments would not take up space because the wells (aquifers) could be covered with gardens, Deny Juanda Puradimaja...
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
'Bilateral accords to stress Batam air cargo access
'Bilateral accords to stress Batam air cargo access JAKARTA (JP): New bilateral air agreements will stipulate that all large air freighters must load and unload at Hang Nadim airport on Batam Island near Singapore, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said yesterday.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Elmi Hotel: Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 42-44: - Qemi Club: Karaoke/Disco, Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Master Band, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Atlantic Band, Tuesday and Saturday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Anti-APEC groups gear up for protest
Anti-APEC groups gear up for protestBy Katherine Espina MANILA (Reuter): A security crackdown by the Philippine government has made opponents of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit more determined than ever that the world hears their views during this month's meeting in Manila.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Motorcycle tax
Motorcycle tax As a dealer in new motorcycles, I am perplexed over the extra money that must be paid to obtain their registration papers. For a Honda C100, the official amount of tax is Rp 371,700, but I have to pay Rp 440,000. The difference of nearly Rp 70,000 is unofficial.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
APEC unresolved on info technology
APEC unresolved on info technologyBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat & Prapti Widinugraheni MANILA (JP): APEC senior officials were still wrestling with an accord yesterday aimed to free trade on information technology products through the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Why should we get mad about Belo?
Why should we get mad about Belo? Bitter comments on the remarks reportedly made by East Timor Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo to a German magazine, in which he allegedly put Indonesia in a bad light, have continued unabated. Y.B.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
The Listening Post
The Listening Post * BBC Science Magazine is a valuable language-learning resource, and tonight's Listening Post broadcast features several topics of particular interest and relevance to Indonesians. Organ transplants, the perception of physical beauty, the effects of lead on human health...
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Restrictions on banks using bourse will stay: Soedradjad
Restrictions on banks using bourse will stay: SoedradjadBy Benget Simbolon NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Soedradjad Djiwandono yesterday rejected demands to ease restrictions on share trading by commercial banks."Be patient please.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
The unseen and the unseeable in Indonesian society
The unseen and the unseeable in Indonesian societyBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): This is one of the "heavenly voices" revealed to Dr. Hogen Fukunaga, founder of the Tensei Kaisetsu movement (Harvey Stockwin in Clinton fund scandal gathers force in The Jakarta Post of Nov. 12, 1996).Dr.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
City poised to face impending floods
City poised to face impending floods JAKARTA (JP): The dredging of Jakarta's rivers is in full swing as the capital prepares for its annual floods."Most of the dredging work will be completed by the end of this month, while the remainder is scheduled to be finished in the first week of December at...
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Woods to make Asian pro debut
Woods to make Asian pro debut BANGKOK (AFP): Golfing sensation Tiger Woods is to make his professional Asian debut at the Asian Honda Invitational tournament in Thailand next February, organizers announced.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
State firms' new directors
State firms' new directors JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad yesterday installed new managements at five state companies and new senior officials at his ministry.R. Soedradjat Djajakoesoema was installed as the president of the PT Asuransi Jiwasraya life insurance firm, and Teddy...
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Japan joins international pencaksilat association
Japan joins international pencaksilat association JAKARTA (JP): The International Pencaksilat Association (Persilat) will install Japan as its 26th member on Nov. 28 at a ceremony in Tokyo.Persilat's secretary-general, Oyong Karmayudha, said yesterday that Japan, the mother of renowned martial arts...
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Global Silverhawk launched
Global Silverhawk launched JAKARTA (JP): PT Global Removindo International, the local representative for the moving and storage company Global International, announced yesterday that its overseas affiliate had changed its name and corporate identity to Global Silverhawk.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Children lack Vitamin A
Children lack Vitamin A BOGOR, West Java (JP): Many Indonesian children between one and five-years-old suffer a Vitamin A deficiency, a nutritionist said yesterdayAli Khomsan, from the Bogor Institute of Agriculture, said "based on a series of surveys I have conducted many young children were found...
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Bukaka-NEC-Sumitomo deal
Bukaka-NEC-Sumitomo deal JAKARTA (JP): PT Bukaka Corporindo set up a joint venture yesterday with NEC System Integration & Construction Ltd. and Sumitomo Corp. of Japan to develop an integrated telecommunication system.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Security body defends proposal on campaigning
Security body defends proposal on campaigning JAKARTA (JP): The National Council for Defense and Security defended yesterday its proposal to replace street election campaigning with in-door debates.The council's secretary-general Lt. Gen.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Belo uproar too emotional, says Gus Dur
Belo uproar too emotional, says Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): The recent uproar over the East Timor bishop's alleged remarks in a German magazine has been too emotional, says a prominent Moslem leader.Abdurrahman Wahid, also known as Gus Dur, said people have been over reacting to something yet to be...
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Gadjah Tunggal's income up
Gadjah Tunggal's income up JAKARTA (JP): PT Gadjah Tunggal posted a 21 percent increase in net income to Rp 94 billion (US$40 million) in the first nine months of this year, up from Rp 78 billion for the same period last year.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Udin murder case brought to court despite doubts
Udin murder case brought to court despite doubts YOGYAKARTA (JP): The police have kept their word about sending a driver to court on charges of killing a journalist in August, despite public doubt about whether they captured the right culprit.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Broadcast bill debate goes into extra time
Broadcast bill debate goes into extra time JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives' debate on the government's broadcasting bill has had to go into extra time because of the growing number of issues involved, the head of the committee handling the legislative piece said yesterday.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
APEC draft action plans finalized
APEC draft action plans finalizedBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat & Prapti Widinugraheni MANILA (JP): Senior Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) officials finalized a compilation of member countries' draft action plans to realize the group's free trade and investment goals.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Armed robbers seize Rp 30.4 million
Armed robbers seize Rp 30.4 million JAKARTA (JP): Two armed men robbed Ministry of Information employees of Rp 30.4 million (US$13,130) at the ministry's compound on Jl. Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta, yesterday.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m.Travel: Wajah Negeriku 2:35 TV Series: Animated Classic 3:05 TV Series: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:05 Comedy: Terjerat 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:55 Filler 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:30 Healthy Program: Lintas Kesehatan 6:05 Nusantara, The...
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Olympic medalists miss World Cup
Olympic medalists miss World Cup JAKARTA (JP): Olympic gold medalists Poul-Erik Hoyer-Larsen of Denmark and South Korean Bang Soo-hyun will miss the Sanyo World Cup Badminton Championship next month.Second seed Joko Suprianto of Indonesia replaces Hoyer-Larsen as the top seed in the US$190,000...
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Pension funds and insurance firms told to buy stocks
Pension funds and insurance firms told to buy stocks NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): A senior official urged pension funds and insurance companies yesterday to invest more in the capital market, rebutting institutional investors' view that time deposits are more profitable than equity investments.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Sudjana Kerton: A pioneer of transnationalist identity
Sudjana Kerton: A pioneer of transnationalist identityBy Astri Wright VICTORIA, B.C., Canada (JP): The largest exhibition of Sudjana Kerton's work opens today at the Ministry of Education and Culture's exhibition gallery across from Gambir Station.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and Entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Pasar Senggol - Balinese Village, daily, Kecak Dance, Friday and Tuesday, Legong Dance, Saturday, Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday, Balinese dance parade - Rejang dance, Puspawresti Dance, Belibis Dance & Jaran Teji Dance, Monday,...
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Japan seeks compromise from RI on auto dispute
Japan seeks compromise from RI on auto dispute MANILA (AFP): Japanese International Trade and Industry Minister Shinji Sato on Wednesday made a strong demand for Indonesian compromise over a bilateral auto dispute, ministry officials said.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Morgan's 1072 Classic Disco, Asian Force Band, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Saturday: 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Acid Speed Band, Friday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Platinum Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Mahathir to visit Holland next month
Mahathir to visit Holland next month KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will begin a two-day official visit to Holland on Dec. 4, a Foreign Ministry statement said yesterday.Mohamad is scheduled to meet with his Dutch counterpart Wim Kok, to have an audience with Queen...
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Asian PGA Tour makes RI debut
Asian PGA Tour makes RI debut JAKARTA (JP): The PGA Tour, in cooperation with the Asian PGA Omega Tour, will make its Indonesian debut when the Tugu Pratama Championship tees off next week at the Bumi Serpong Damai golf course in Tangerang, West Java.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
WWF calls for action to save Sumatran tiger
WWF calls for action to save Sumatran tiger JAKARTA (JP): The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) called yesterday for immediate action to save the rare Sumatran tiger from extinction.Ron Lilley, WWF coordinator on species in Indonesia, said the Sumatran tiger would go the down the extinction path in...
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 21, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,050 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 800 -25 10,500 Andayani Megah 1,025 0 342,500 Aneka...
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Illegal levies cripple tourism: Executives
Illegal levies cripple tourism: Executives JAKARTA (JP): A web of illegal levies on hotels, restaurants and travel agencies is harming tourism, executives say. These levies even affect investment and planning permits.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Justice Andojo defends verdict to free Pakpahan
Justice Andojo defends verdict to free Pakpahan JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Chief Justice Adi Andojo Soetjipto said again last night his decision to exonerate labor activist Muchtar Pakpahan was not a mistake.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
PAL expands services
PAL expands services JAKARTA (JP): Philippine Airlines (PAL) has opened three new international services across the Pacific linking Manila with Vancouver and New York, and Honolulu with Laoag in Ilocos, northern Philippines.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
IFC to finance estate projects in Kalimantan
IFC to finance estate projects in Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has agreed to provide US$41 million in equity and loans to PT Kalimantan Sanggar Pusaka to develop oil palm estates and refineries in W. Kalimantan.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
NGOs seeks to combat Ecstasy drug menace
NGOs seeks to combat Ecstasy drug menace JAKARTA (JP): Representatives from more than 50 non- governmental organizations from 32 countries will meet here next month to discuss ways of combating the Ecstasy menace, which has spread to many parts of the world.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
U.S., Japan trade chiefs spar over bilateral issues
U.S., Japan trade chiefs spar over bilateral issues MANILA (Reuter): Acting U.S. Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky traded jabs yesterday with Japan's new trade minister Shinji Sato over nagging bilateral issues.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Lampung student slashes teacher
Lampung student slashes teacher BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Police are hunting a senior high school student who hacked his teacher with a knife, seriously injuring him Tuesday.Police said the third grader of Wonosobo State High School, whose name has been suppressed, lost his temper when offended by...
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Timorese asked to go to polls
Timorese asked to go to polls DILI, East Timor: Politicians have advised locals against boycotting next year's general election.Leaders of the dominant political organization Golkar, the United Development Party (PPP) and the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) called on East Timorese not to listen...
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Intellectual debate
Intellectual debate Like Mr. Sri Pamoejo Raharjo (Your Letters, Nov. 19, 1996), I also followed the recent open debate in the local media over Habibie's zigzag theory to reduce the current high interest rates. The theory was opposed by most prominent economists in the country.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Flora and fauna on steep decline
Flora and fauna on steep decline JAKARTA: A senior bureaucrat expressed concern yesterday over the rapid decline in Indonesia's rich biodiversity due to urban development.Regional Development Director General Feisal Tamin said an increasing number of species are coming under threat.
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Ancestral explorations expressed in the arts
Ancestral explorations expressed in the artsBy Carla Bianpoen JAKARTA (JP): With so many art exhibitions in the capital, art lovers and observers may not even have enough time to get excited. However, anyone interested in the development of art expression would agree that the event currently at the...
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Where to go when nature calls
Where to go when nature calls SEMARANG: Health Minister Sujudi says only 53.4 percent of Indonesian families have toilets and the remaining 46.6 percent use ditches or rivers to dump human waste.The statistical data, Sujudi said Wednesday, shows that lack of cleanliness remains a major problem in...
Fri, 22 Nov 1996
Defendants in July 27 riot case to file complaint
Defendants in July 27 riot case to file complaint JAKARTA (JP): The 124 people charged in connection with the July 27 riot would file a complaint against the people they said attacked the Indonesian Democratic Party's (PDI) headquarters, their lawyer said yesterday.