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Mon, 23 Sep 1996
State-owned BNI kicks off public offering campaign
State-owned BNI kicks off public offering campaign JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) 1946 today begins its campaign to offer 25 percent of its paid-up capital to the public later this year.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Don't wait to check on cholesterol level: Expert
Don't wait to check on cholesterol level: Expert JAKARTA (JP): People should start monitoring their cholesterol level as early as the age of 20, and earlier if they have relatives who suffer from coronary heart disease, a medical expert said.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, nightly except Sundays, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday,...
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Texmaco gets ISO license
Texmaco gets ISO license JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Texmaco Jaya Pemalang accepted on Saturday an ISO-9002 certificate for its quality management system.Texmaco Jaya announced that the certificate was awarded by the Paris-based certification body, Bureau Veritas Quality International, in a...
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Robbery attempt at school
Robbery attempt at schoolFrom Pikiran RakyatIt rained hard on Sept. 11 around 5 p.m. and it was quite dark. The school children were about to go home. This was auspicious for some. Two men, disguised as people picking up their children, tricked the guard, and forced their way into IA and IB...
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Club formed to help dropouts
Club formed to help dropouts JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta operational team for the Family Welfare Movement, locally known as the PKK, in cooperation with Yayasan Model Muda, has formed a club which, since Sept. 1, has regularly held various activities for dropout youths.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Saber Rider 3:05 Children Program: Anak Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Major Dad 4:05 Science Film 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Travel 6:15 Village Program 6:35 Nationalty: Hankamnas 7:00 Evening...
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Tin body keen for observers to join it
Tin body keen for observers to join it SINGAPORE (Reuter): The Association of Tin Producing Countries (ATPC) would welcome observers Vietnam and Peru joining the organization following the withdrawal of Thailand and Australia, conference sources said.Thailand, which will leave from Oct.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Taking a look at alternatives in the MPEG world
Taking a look at alternatives in the MPEG worldBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): You might still remember my articles on the MPEG compression standard some time ago. MPEG stands for Motion Picture Expert Group.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Dangerous toll road
Dangerous toll roadFrom MerdekaAccidents on the Cikampek toll road involving buses, cars and trucks claim a considerable number of casualties every month.These people paid toll fees only to die later.Jasa Marga should do some research and find out what causes these fatal accidents.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Bozell Worldwide eyes Indonesian ad market
Bozell Worldwide eyes Indonesian ad market JAKARTA (JP): Bozell Worldwide, a major U.S. advertising company, will set up a joint venture next year with PT Dian Mentari Pratama, Bozell Worldwide's chairman for Asia-Pacific operations, Michael Anderson.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Hospitals urged to set higher service standards
Hospitals urged to set higher service standards JAKARTA (JP): Hospitals in Indonesia should set higher standards of services and professionalism to survive global competition, the chairman of the Indonesian Hospital Association says.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Argentine giant vies for RI seamless pipe venture
Argentine giant vies for RI seamless pipe ventureBy Riyadi CAMPANA, Argentina (JP): Siderca SAIC of Argentina, one of the world's largest producers of seamless pipes, is looking to set up a joint venture with Indonesia's Bakrie Group in order to penetrate the East Asian market.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Press warned of threats to national interests
Press warned of threats to national interests JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman warned the Indonesian press yesterday of possible influences that could harm national interests.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Catherine Surya receives West Java's biggest bonus
Catherine Surya receives West Java's biggest bonus JAKARTA (JP): Swimmer Catherine Surya received West Java's biggest bonus on Saturday, when she took home Rp 90.8 million (US$38,638) for winning the province five gold medals and for breaking two national records at the just concluded 14th National...
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
East Timor slips off UN agenda again
East Timor slips off UN agenda again JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's permanent ambassador to the United Nations, Nugroho Wisnumurti, has expressed confidence that the tripartite talks on East Timor will eventually lead to the topic being removed from the UN agenda.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Three die in ship explosion
Three die in ship explosion BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Three people were burned to death and another two badly injured when a ship carrying 105 drums of gasoline exploded and caught fire off of southern Lampung over the weekend.South Lampung head of police precinct Lt. Col.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Court case could have effect on more than 1,300 East Timorese
Court case could have effect on more than 1,300 East Timorese SYDNEY (AFP): A test case with implications for more than 1,300 East Timorese asylum seekers is due to begin in the Federal Court here today.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Indonesia overpowers Taiwan 3-2 in Davis Cup
Indonesia overpowers Taiwan 3-2 in Davis Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia came back from a first-day loss to take a 3-2 win against Chinese Taipei in the Davis Cup Asia Oceania in Taipei yesterday.The third-day victory saved Indonesia from being relegated to Asia Oceania's Group Two, where the Taiwanese...
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Man's best friend makes superb guard
Man's best friend makes superb guardBy Joko Sarwono BOGOR, West Java (JP): Dogs can make effective security guards, but breeding and raising them requires patience, care and money, a building management expert says.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Legislator queries ministry about conversion of plots
Legislator queries ministry about conversion of plots JAKARTA (JP): A legislator has questioned the conversion of several plots of land belonging to the Ministry of Agriculture's research agency in Bogor, West Java, from its original function of experimental land-plots into a housing complex.
Mon, 23 Sep 1996
Mien Sugandhi is willing to support disputed infant
Mien Sugandhi is willing to support disputed infant JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Women's Roles Mien Sugandhi said she wishes to foster the infant girl who is at the center of a custody dispute.The minister conveyed her wish after visiting the one-month- old girl at the Pasar Rebo hospital in...
Sun, 22 Sep 1996
Activists oppose controls on NGOs
Activists oppose controls on NGOsBy Prasetyohadi JAKARTA (JP): Several non-governmental organization (NGO) activists voiced their objections yesterday to a military proposal that foreign aid destined for NGOs, especially those with "problems", should be regulated.
Sun, 22 Sep 1996
West Sumatra's 'rumah gadang' a matrilineal symbol
West Sumatra's 'rumah gadang' a matrilineal symbolText and photos by Nicky Walsh BUKITTINGGI, West Sumatra (JP): As the sun rises over the rice paddies and slopes of the volcanoes, the mist slowly lifts and strange crescent shapes with soaring peaks begin to fill the sky.
Sun, 22 Sep 1996
China's men lead in chess Olympiad
China's men lead in chess Olympiad YEREVAN (DPA): China defeated Cuba 2.5-1.5 to retain its lead at the top of the men's team tournament at the chess Olympiad in Yerevan, Armenia, moving on to 13 points.Favorites Russia is half a point behind on 12.
Sun, 22 Sep 1996
Indonesia keeps Davis Cup hopes alive in Davis Cup play-off
Indonesia keeps Davis Cup hopes alive in Davis Cup play-off JAKARTA (Agencies): The solid partnership of Bonit Wiryawan and Sulistyo Wibowo stormed to a convincing straight-sets win yesterday to keep Indonesian hopes alive in its Davis Cup Asia Oceania third-round play-off against Chinese Taipei.
Sun, 22 Sep 1996
Preparations begin for next year's SE Asian Games
Preparations begin for next year's SE Asian Games JAKARTA (JP): As the 14th National Games (PON) came to an end on Friday, preparations for next year's 19th Southeast Asian Games began.Indonesia, smarting from its humiliation in Chiang Mai, Thailand, last year, has vowed to regain its overall title.
Sun, 22 Sep 1996
Christie's asked to return RI paintings
Christie's asked to return RI paintingsBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Art curators and relatives of two Indonesian masters who fear paintings allegedly stolen from the National Museum include two that have just been withdrawn by Christie's from its October auction in Singapore, want further action...
Sun, 22 Sep 1996
ABRI announces more leadership changes
ABRI announces more leadership changes JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces announced two more personnel changes in its leadership structure yesterday, in the posts of assistant to the chief of sociopolitical affairs and the commandant of the Infantry Weapons Center.
Sun, 22 Sep 1996
Iran alerts its forces
Iran alerts its forces TEHRAN (AFP): Iranian President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani called on his armed forces yesterday to prepare for possible "enemy" attacks on the anniversary of the start of the 1980-1988 war against neighboring Iraq.
Sun, 22 Sep 1996
Testosterone-powered action fuels Bay's 'The Rock'
Testosterone-powered action fuels Bay's 'The Rock'By Parvathi Nayar Narayan JAKARTA (JP): The assorted mass of concrete and rock in San Francisco Bay still exerts a strange, compelling pull on people's imaginations.
Sun, 22 Sep 1996
'Violet' set to hit Japan
'Violet' set to hit Japan TOKYO (Reuter): Typhoon Violet, packing maximum winds of 144 kph (90 mph), was expected to hit central Japan today, the Meteorological Agency said yesterday.As of 4.30 p.m. (0730 GMT), Violet was located 1,150 km (719 miles) southwest of Tokyo, the agency said.
Sun, 22 Sep 1996
Spicy Padang food a finger-licking feast
Spicy Padang food a finger-licking feast BUKITTINGGI, West Sumatra (JP): Minang men have spread local culinary delights in their practice of merantau, (to travel far and wide seeking one's fortune), thus introducing Padang food to the world.
Sun, 22 Sep 1996
Marzuki Darusman: If I ran the rights body ...
Marzuki Darusman: If I ran the rights body ...By Lela E. Madjiah JAKARTA (JP): He strikes one as careful but assertive, calm but passionate, intelligent but innocent, and a very attentive listener. But Marzuki Darusman, 50, does not make a perfect host.
Sun, 22 Sep 1996
East Java to honor record breakers
East Java to honor record breakers JAKARTA (JP): All athletes that broke records in the just- concluded 14th National Games will receive cash bonuses donated by East Javanese businessmen.East Java Governor Basofi Soedirman told reporters on leaving Jakarta for his province's capital Surabaya...
Sun, 22 Sep 1996
Bandung wastes home advantage in Cup tie
Bandung wastes home advantage in Cup tie BANDUNG (JP): Mastrans Bandung Raya (MBR) wasted its home advantage when it scored a 1-1 draw in its Asia Winners Cup second leg match against Hong Kong Cup winner South China.
Sun, 22 Sep 1996
Ethnicity in the spotlight but designs fail to shine
Ethnicity in the spotlight but designs fail to shineText by Dini S. Djalal, photos by Arief Hidayat JAKARTA (JP): At the Nuansa Kuning (Yellow Ambience) fashion show held last week by the Indonesian Textile Association, women in Balinese traditional dress walked down the runway carrying offerings...
Sun, 22 Sep 1996
Indonesians have innate sense of courtesy
Indonesians have innate sense of courtesyBy John Phillips JAKARTA (JP): In this age of political, cultural and linguistic correctness, it is becoming increasingly difficult to figure out what people mean when they say something because they are always saying one thing when they mean another, as I...
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
RI paintings withdrawn from Christie's auction
RI paintings withdrawn from Christie's auction JAKARTA (JP): Two valuable Indonesian paintings which were allegedly stolen from the National Museum here have been withdrawn by Christie's from its auction next month in Singapore.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Ariawest secures loans
Ariawest secures loans JAKARTA (JP): PT Ariawest International secured US$614.85 million in syndicated loan facilities yesterday for the installation of new telephone lines in West Java.Ariawest President John G.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Illegal foreign workers deported
Illegal foreign workers deported TANGERANG, West Java (JP): The Tangerang office of the Ministry of Manpower has had three foreigners deported for working without the necessary permits."They have been proven guilty of violating the law by working illegally without permits from the Ministry of...
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
WB approves $98m loan for education in Sumatra
WB approves $98m loan for education in Sumatra JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has approved a US$98 million loan to support the Sumatra Junior Secondary Education Project, the third in a series of Indonesian education projects totaling $301 million.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Riady's sweetener fails to boost share trading
Riady's sweetener fails to boost share trading JAKARTA (JP): Mochtar Riady's planned sweetener in the proposed restructuring of his family's finance companies -- Lippo Securities, Lippo Life and Lippo Bank -- failed to boost trading of the three companies' shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX)...
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Local firms may turn to foreign banks
Local firms may turn to foreign banks JAKARTA (JP): More local companies are likely to turn to overseas banks for loans in reaction to the central bank's plan to squeeze the lending market.Banking analysts concur that local companies will have little alternative but to go offshore if they want to...
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Wallets found in mail boxes
Wallets found in mail boxes BANDUNG: A director of the state-owned postal company PT Pos Indonesia found wallets and identification (ID) cards on Jl. Ahmad Yani during the company's nationwide mail box cleaning drive yesterday.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Lord says Indonesians must shape their own destiny
Lord says Indonesians must shape their own destiny JAKARTA (JP): U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Winston Lord said in Washington that while the United States' influence was important it was the Indonesian people who must ultimately determine the fate of their nation."U.S.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Swiss banks open offices
Swiss banks open offices JAKARTA (JP): Swiss Bank Corporation and SBC Warburg, SBC's global investment bank, have opened offices in Wisma GKBI here.Rodney Ward, the chairman of SBC Warburg for Asia and Pacific, said in a statement yesterday that the opening of the two offices is expected to...
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Taxi robber arrested
Taxi robber arrested JAKARTA (JP): A 21-year-old man who allegedly specialized in robbing taxi drivers was arrested yesterday after trying to hail the taxi whose driver he had just robbed.The suspect, identified as Chairul, was arrested on Jl. Mampang Raya in South Jakarta at around 1 a.m.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Astra helps small businesses
Astra helps small businesses PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): The publicly-listed carmaker PT Astra International realized its commitment to the so-called Jimbaran Declaration yesterday by signing partnership agreements with five small companies and cooperatives.
Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Grain ship departs Australia for RI
Grain ship departs Australia for RI SYDNEY (Reuter): Disruption to Australian commodity exports from Maritime Union of Australia bans on Indonesian ships and cargoes appears to be less than feared after the sailing of grains carrier Bogasari Empat from Fremantle yesterday.