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Sat, 28 Dec 1996
President should control ministers
President should control ministers JAKARTA (JP): A political observer says the head of state needs to take sterner action against errant ministers.Maswadi Rauf, a lecturer at University of Indonesia's School of Social and Political Sciences, told a seminar on clean governance here Thursday, the...
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
Bakrie Finance to acquire Swadinamika Multi Finance
Bakrie Finance to acquire Swadinamika Multi Finance JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie Finance Corporation, a Bakrie Group subsidiary, will buy a 91.94 percent stake, or 57 million shares, of PT Swadinamika Multi Finance for Rp 96.9 billion (US$41.8 million).
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
City strives to create a friendly appearance
City strives to create a friendly appearanceBy Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): For many people living in Jakarta is a matter of survival. People are stressed. Dealing with officials and taking care of business is often frustrating.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
Freeport's incubator program
Freeport's incubator program JAKARTA (JP): Three more Irianese entrepreneurs have passed PT Freeport Indonesia's business incubator program in Timika.The three were Eudolf Bauw of Bintuni, Fak Fak, Edison Uropkukin of Batom, Jayawijaya and Lambertus Kapirapu of Kamoro, Mapurujaya.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
Riot is the culmination of various problems: Sociologist
Riot is the culmination of various problems: Sociologist JAKARTA (JP): The Tasikmalaya riot was a culmination of various problems in Indonesian society, including legal injustices, social tensions and gross wealth disparity, sociologist Sardjono Jatiman said yesterday.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
Timor sedan sales slump
Timor sedan sales slump JAKARTA: Ballooning inventories of the Timor sedans has forced Timor Distributor Nasional to revise it sales target down by 25 percent.The company president, Suparto Soejatmo, said last week that intensified competition with other models, including low-priced Japanese cars,...
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
Rp 2.8 trillion spent to help small business
Rp 2.8 trillion spent to help small business JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Cooperatives and Small-scale Enterprises Subiakto Tjakrawerdaya said yesterday that state companies and the Jimbaran-club tycoons had spent Rp 2.8 trillion (US1.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
'Nations needs new development paradigm'
'Nations needs new development paradigm' A riot reminiscent of those in Situbondo broke out in the West Java town of Tasikmalaya Thursday. Sociologist Loekman Soetrisno analyzes it from a wider perspective. Question: People seem to be easily provoked nowadays.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
Mercedes achieves world standard accreditation
Mercedes achieves world standard accreditationBy Russell Williamson MERCEDES-BENZ Group Indonesia has become the first automotive manufacturer in Indonesia to receive the prestigious ISO 9001 certification.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
Try to open information week
Try to open information week JAKARTA: Vice President Try Sutrisno is scheduled to open the Rural Information Fair (Pependes) in the East Java town of Pasuruan on Jan. 4, Antara reported.Information Minister Harmoko disclosed that the five-day fair would see contests and quiz games among radio...
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
Hanoi wins WB credit for rural road revamp
Hanoi wins WB credit for rural road revamp HANOI (Reuter): The World Bank said yesterday that it would lend Vietnam $55 million for a project to revamp rural access roads in 15 of the country's poorest provinces.The International Development Association credit will cover most of the project's $60.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
BII hopes for Rp 967b from rights issue
BII hopes for Rp 967b from rights issue JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) expects to raise about Rp 967 billion (US$408 million) from a planned rights issue.BII president Indra Widjaja said yesterday the rights shares would be sold to existing shareholders in early...
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
Special treatment for traffic in Puncak
Special treatment for traffic in Puncak BOGOR, West Java (JP): Six hundred police and 300 people from the Scout movement, the military and youth organizations will be deployed to manage traffic to the Puncak resort on New Year's Eve.Bogor Police Chief Lt. Col.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
Leaders condemn Tasikmalaya's wave of violence
Leaders condemn Tasikmalaya's wave of violence JAKARTA (JP): Politicians and religious leaders condemned yesterday the violence in the West Java town of Tasikmalaya, calling on the authorities to discover the root of the problem, and resolve it.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
4 sports yet to start SEA Games training
4 sports yet to start SEA Games training JAKARTA (JP): Aware of the limited time remaining to groom athletes for the SEA Games here next year, the National Sports Council is concerned that four sports organizations have yet to start their decentralized training programs.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
East Timorese youths protest about Horta
East Timorese youths protest about Horta YOGYAKARTA (JP): Around 30 pro-integration East Timorese youths staged a peaceful demonstration yesterday at the legislative council to counter previous protests by anti- integration groups.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
'Magic' tickets sell well
'Magic' tickets sell well JAKARTA (JP): More than 5,000 tickets for the Magic Johnson All Stars shows have been sold, an organizer said yesterday.Ary Sudarsono, the host of the one-off basketball event, said that 5,000 tickets have been paid for and another 9,000 have been booked.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
YLBHI gives the thumbs down to rights record
YLBHI gives the thumbs down to rights record JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) yesterday gave the thumbs down to Indonesia's human rights record in 1996.The year was marked by violence, foundation chairman Bambang Widjojanto said at a news conference to give his assessment...
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
Thais act against illegal workers
Thais act against illegal workers BANGKOK (Reuter): Thai immigration officials said yesterday they had launched a crackdown against Bangladeshi, Myanmar, Cambodian and Laotian workers entering the country illegally.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
Police deny torture used in Parung clash
Police deny torture used in Parung clash BOGOR, West Java (JP): Police have denied torturing residents during a clash with Cibentang villagers over the installation of high-voltage electric cables.A lieutenant colonel, who wanted to be anonymous, told The Jakarta Post yesterday the officers just...
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
Thai businesswoman visited White House 26 times
Thai businesswoman visited White House 26 times WASHINGTON (AFP): A Thai businesswoman visited the White House 26 times since President Bill Clinton came to power and at one coffee with the president gave the Democratic Party $85,000, The Washington Post said yesterday.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
Peugeot sets its sights on ASEAN market
Peugeot sets its sights on ASEAN marketBy Russell Williamson PEUGOET's launch of the midsize 406 sedan in Indonesia earlier this month signaled the beginning of the French carmaker's aggressive strategy to substantially increase its market share and volume in the ASEAN region.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
Body found in gutted shop
Body found in gutted shop PEKANBARU, Riau: The authorities have found a charred body in one of the two shop-houses gutted by fire in Senapelan Market Thursday.The victim has been identified as 50-year-old Zulkarni, whose son Hendri died after jumping from the third floor during the blaze, Antara...
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
U.S. West decides to pull out of India
U.S. West decides to pull out of India NEW DELHI (AFP): India's reforms in the telecommunications sector got a jolt Friday when U.S. West Inc., the first foreign company to invest in the sector, said it was pulling out of the country.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
East Timor
East Timor What has happened with Portugal over the East Timor issue reminds me of what also happened with the Netherlands over "the Netherlands Indies," during the early years of our independence.Many ex-colonialist countries were apparently undergoing post- power syndrome, and some had even been...
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
Death toll in Malaysian storm increases to 127
Death toll in Malaysian storm increases to 127 KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (Agencies): The death toll yesterday climbed to 127 after a tropical storm ripped the west cost of Malaysia's Sabah state in the country's worst natural disaster in recent years, officials said.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
HK artist to perform here
HK artist to perform here JAKARTA (JP): Hong Kong singer and actor Andi Lau will perform in a three-day show at the Jakarta Convention Center from Jan. 3. to Jan 5.The singer stared in the popular TV series Return of the Condor Heroes.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
Military to help delyed project
Military to help delyed project JAKARTA (JP): The Bekasi regent has asked intelligence officials to help end a seven-year delay of an industrial estate project, a Jakarta Military Command officer said yesterday.
Sat, 28 Dec 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, Wednesdy, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
Kadin says red tape hindering investment
Kadin says red tape hindering investment JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry voiced concern yesterday because many investment commitments were not being realized and non-oil export growth was slowing.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
Justice by violence?
Justice by violence? After a day of rioting, police and troops finally restored calm to Tasikmalaya, the normally placid West Javanese town where thousands of people went on a rampage Thursday, killing at least three people and damaging shops, churches and other property.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
Rallies banned in next year's electioneering
Rallies banned in next year's electioneering JAKARTA (JP): The government has issued a new election campaigning rule, formally banning the street rallies and convoys of political supporters in trucks or on motorbikes that in the past were the highlights of the election period.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
African Moslems on brotherly visit
African Moslems on brotherly visit SURABAYA: Five South African Moslems are currently visiting East Java in an effort to enhance relations and set up cooperation with their brothers in the province, Antara reported.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
Relatives accept corporal's death
Relatives accept corporal's death DILI, East Timor: Mourning relatives of Army chief corporal Alfredo Siga dos Santos said they regarded his death as an "accident", Antara reported yesterday.Alfredo was killed by a mob inside Dili's main cathedral on Christmas Eve.
Sat, 28 Dec 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Animated Classic 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Sport: Denmark's Badminton 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Film: Out of The Blue 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 Environment Program: National Journey 6:00 News:...
Fri, 27 Dec 1996
Art about Indonesia dominates regional auctions
Art about Indonesia dominates regional auctionsBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Although art auctions have been held in Southeast Asia, only in 1996 did Indonesia feel their effect.In February this year, Christie's held its first auction in the country to dispose of the estate of Dutch-born banker...
Fri, 27 Dec 1996
Governor wants limit on nighspot opening hours
Governor wants limit on nighspot opening hours JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja called on entertainment venues yesterday not to open the day before and the first day of Ramadhan.He said most Jakartans were Moslem and others should respect those who are fasting.
Fri, 27 Dec 1996
Religious harmony
Religious harmonyFrom Forum KeadilanIn their speeches during the celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's Ascension Day at Istiqlal Mosque, President Soeharto and Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher reminded the nation of the significance of religious harmony, as reflected in the state's coat...
Fri, 27 Dec 1996
Used ferries to start work
Used ferries to start work MERAK, West Java: The state-run ferry service PT ASDP plans to buy three ferryboats next year for the Merak-Bakauheni route which links Java and Sumatra.Syahwin Hamid, president-director of PT ASDP, was quoted by Antara saying Monday the ferryboats would be purchased with...
Fri, 27 Dec 1996
Inflows for emerging markets
Inflows for emerging markets JAKARTA (JP): International investment firm Merrill Lynch estimates that liquidity will flow next year to emerging financial markets, especially the dollar-based markets of Asia and Latin America.
Fri, 27 Dec 1996
Bank NISP gets new loan
Bank NISP gets new loan JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank NISP has secured an US$11.5 million subordinate loan from its main shareholders to strengthen its capital, the company announced yesterday.The bank stated the subordinate loan would improve its capital adequacy ratio to 14.
Fri, 27 Dec 1996
Freeport builds power plant
Freeport builds power plant JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The giant mining company, PT Freeport Indonesia, has started building a 260-megawatt steam-powered electricity plant in Amamapare, Timika, Irian Jaya.The plant, said to be the biggest in eastern Indonesia, will supply power to the center of...
Fri, 27 Dec 1996
Young shuttlers need chance to shine
Young shuttlers need chance to shineBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, one of the world's top badminton nations, is in danger of witnessing a repeat of the player crisis it encountered in the 1980s when China returned to the international scene and quickly began to dominate the sport.
Fri, 27 Dec 1996
Indorayon wins award
Indorayon wins award JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Inti Indorayon Utama has won a national award for promoting the role its female workers.Company director P. Daritan said over the weekend the award was presented by President Soeharto at Mothers Day celebrations in Karanganyar, Central Java,...
Fri, 27 Dec 1996
Traditionalism plagues intellectuals too
Traditionalism plagues intellectuals too Many scholars note that age-old traditionalism and feudalism still manifest themselves strongly in our daily lives. They wonder why, as a society, we never become mature in the sense of becoming a more modern nation.
Fri, 27 Dec 1996
City denies link between new tax decrees and subway
City denies link between new tax decrees and subway JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta is the most developed province in Indonesia. It has high-rise buildings, a multitude of nightspots, malls and inner-city toll roads.It also has lingering traffic woes.
Fri, 27 Dec 1996
Perceived injustice causes latest trouble
Perceived injustice causes latest trouble JAKARTA (JP): The massive unrest that broke out in the West Java town of Tasikmalaya yesterday had its origins in what the local people perceived as another act of injustice by the police.
Fri, 27 Dec 1996
Action films
Action films It has been difficult to find my way through Jane Freebury's recent film reviews, three on the same day. (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 23). There are too many titles that don't reveal much, unless you've seen the films.
Fri, 27 Dec 1996
Hashimoto's visit may be postponed
Hashimoto's visit may be postponed JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese Embassy here confirmed yesterday the possible postponement of Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto's visit to Indonesia and four other ASEAN countries scheduled for Jan 7-15, Antara reported.
Fri, 27 Dec 1996
Calm returns to Dili after Xmas violence
Calm returns to Dili after Xmas violence DILI, East Timor (JP): Calm has returned here after the Christmas Eve violence that left one off-duty soldier dead and 12 people injured.Dili Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo paid his last respects yesterday and visited the home of First Corporal Alfredo...