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Wed, 04 Sep 1996
Rescue of hostages obstructed
Rescue of hostages obstructed JAKARTA (JP): Recent poor weather has prevented the Rajawali Military Command's special forces from intensifying their searches for the three logging workers still being held hostage by separatist rebels in the jungle of Irian Jaya.Col.
Wed, 04 Sep 1996
Do not forget General Yusuf
Do not forget General YusufFrom Forum KeadilanThe article about Lt. Gen. Achmad Kemal Idris in Forum recently was quite interesting, especially the information about his recently published biography. The life story of one of the best sons of the nation should be read especially by those born after...
Wed, 04 Sep 1996
'Infrastructure needs private investment'
'Infrastructure needs private investment' JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita yesterday restated the importance of private sector involvement in the development of Indonesia's infrastructure.
Wed, 04 Sep 1996
Deported boy leaves for S'pore
Deported boy leaves for S'pore SURABAYA: Four-year-old Andreya Masaru Miyakoshi and his Indonesian mother, Atik Kristia Yuliani, flew to Singapore yesterday where they are to stay two days before returning to Indonesia.
Wed, 04 Sep 1996
ACeS to sign deal with Russian firm
ACeS to sign deal with Russian firm JAKARTA (JP): PT Asia Cellular Satellite System (ACeS), a Jakarta-based satellite telecommunications provider, is to sign a contract on Sep. 24 to launch its satellite in 1998 with Russia's Krunichev Enterprise.
Wed, 04 Sep 1996
Thailand's rating downgraded
Thailand's rating downgraded BANGKOK (Reuter): A downgrade of Thailand's short-term rating by Moody's Investors Service was negative for the country and could affect future prospects for its borrowers, financial analysts said yesterday.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
MNLF-RP pact aimed at boosting stability
MNLF-RP pact aimed at boosting stability MANILA (JP): Indonesia says it hopes the peace agreement between the Philippine government and Moslem-secessionist Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) signed here yesterday will boost stability in Southeast Asia.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Sinyo Aliandu calls for more junior soccer tornaments
Sinyo Aliandu calls for more junior soccer tornaments SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Indonesia needs more soccer tournaments for young players that run regularly, both at home and abroad, to contribute toward better performances at the international level.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Dutchman denies trafficking Ecstasy
Dutchman denies trafficking Ecstasy JAKARTA (JP): A 51-year-old Dutch businessman standing trial on charges of producing and selling Ecstasy pills yesterday refuted the testimonies of two witnesses that he was caught red- handed selling the pills to."I was not selling the pills.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Listing mining firms
Listing mining firms Almost four years after the delisting of the first mineral prospecting company ever traded on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), the government is again prodding mining ventures to raise funds from the capital market.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
'E. Timor should be self-sufficient'
'E. Timor should be self-sufficient' DILI, East Timor: Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares says it is high time Indonesia's youngest province becomes self- sufficient and ceases to rely on privileges granted by the central government.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Japan to take RI's car policy to WTO
Japan to take RI's car policy to WTO TOKYO (AFP): Japan's vice trade minister warned yesterday that Tokyo would take Indonesia to the World Trade Organization (WTO) as soon as it could confirm cars imported from South Korea had received preferential treatment.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Regent promises road repair
Regent promises road repair TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Regent Saifullah AR said Saturday the seven kilometer road from Legok to Lippo Karawaci, which has been damaged for years, will be repaired this month.This is the second time the regent has announced impending repairs.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Last boat people leave Indonesia
Last boat people leave Indonesia GALANG, Riau: The last 486 Vietnamese boat people held in a camp on this tiny island south of Singapore, left for home yesterday in pouring rain.The Vietnamese were put on two navy vessels for the two-day trip to Ho Chi Minh city, Antara reported.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 2, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 650 -25 7,000 Andayani Megah 1,075 -25 337,500...
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Asia oil prices surge on Iraqi attacks on Kurds
Asia oil prices surge on Iraqi attacks on Kurds SINGAPORE (Reuter): Asian crude oil prices surged to a four- month high yesterday after the United Nations delayed limited oil sales by Iraq after Baghdad sent troops into Kurdish areas, traders said.SIMEX October Brent futures rose 82 cents to US$21.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Diamond venture set up
Diamond venture set up SYDNEY (Reuter): Diamond explorer Ocean Resources NL announced yesterday the formation of a joint venture with South African producer Trans Hex International for its Indonesian Sunda Shelf offshore diamond project.Trans Hex International would invest US$5.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Book on Jaya Group reveals success story
Book on Jaya Group reveals success story JAKARTA (JP): A prominent Indonesian writer launched yesterday his new book analyzing the rise of the Jaya Group and the strategies behind its expansion into a major conglomerate.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Battle-scarred generals: RP's unlikely peace warriors
Battle-scarred generals: RP's unlikely peace warriorsBy Martin Abbugao MANILA (AFP): The battle-scarred generals who led a bloody war to crush a Moslem rebellion in the southern Philippines were the unlikely peace warriors in the negotiations that settled the conflict.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
$200 billion needed for infrastructure: Soeharto
$200 billion needed for infrastructure: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs more private investment, including foreign investment, to finance the development of its infrastructure which will cost about US$200 billion over the next 10 years, President Soeharto said last night.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Officials to discuss WTO
Officials to discuss WTO JAKARTA (JP): Senior officials from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) will gather here tomorrow for a three-day meeting to discuss preparations for the upcoming World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Singapore.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
City has yet to receive Manggarai project proposal
City has yet to receive Manggarai project proposal JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Economic and Development Affairs Tb. M. Rais said yesterday that the administration has yet to receive the proposal for the Manggarai terminal project.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
National police chief to expel bad officers
National police chief to expel bad officers JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo pledged to dismiss any unscrupulous officers in his force in order to build a clean corps."We don't want to keep shoddy officers in our force," the three-star general said yesterday, referring to...
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Broadcasting bill
Broadcasting billFrom Media IndonesiaA law to regulate broadcasting is at present being debated in the House of Representatives. I suggest that the draft be made public by the print media so that it can be discussed by our intellectuals outside the legislature.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Foreign investment approvals down
Foreign investment approvals down JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investment approvals fell by 25.3 percent during the first eight months of this year to US$22.2 billion, from $29.7 billion in the same period of last year, State Minister of Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo announced yesterday.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
East Timor governor's idea
East Timor governor's ideaFrom MerdekaMerdeka daily of Aug. 23 reported that "the East Timor people have their lawyers to take on Portugal".I fully trust that the Indonesian people support Governor Abilio Soares's idea of suing the Portuguese government in the International Court of Justice at The...
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Workers' protests
Workers' protestsFrom Suara KaryaWorkers' contribution goes in step with the country's industrial growth. We observe that their potential is not only used in the quest for welfare improvement, it is often exploited by third parties for their own interests.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Wardiman slams media over strikes
Wardiman slams media over strikes BOGOR, West Java (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro yesterday blamed extensive media coverage for what he described as the growing "trend" of student strikes.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Trains in Tambun
Trains in TambunFrom RepublikaThe recent addition of train services in Greater Jakarta area has benefited Bekasi but does not include Tambun. Residents of Tambun can only rely on trains coming from Purwakarta, Cikampek and Cikarang.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Student climber goes missing
Student climber goes missing MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Edo Armanto, a student from Jakarta, went missing during a climbing trip on Mt. Rinjani in East Lombok with a group of friends, Antara reported yesterday.The students started out on Aug. 28.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Indonesia hosts 1998 Tiger Cup
Indonesia hosts 1998 Tiger Cup SINGAPORE (AFP): The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) confirmed yesterday the 1998 Tiger Cup would be staged in Indonesia, with the strong possibility that format changes could mean qualifying tournaments held in several locations in IndoChina.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Train passengers safety
Train passengers safety It has been more than a year since President Soeharto launched the National Discipline Drive, yet up to now not many positive results are visible regarding the way the KRL Jabotabek electric trains are operated.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Soerjadi told to occupy HQ
Soerjadi told to occupy HQ JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. yesterday told the new executive board of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) to occupy the recently-disputed party headquarters.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Resist Internet restrictions
Resist Internet restrictions An ASEAN meeting which starts today in Singapore has a descriptive title. The ASEAN Regulator's Forum on Internet is Singapore's latest attempts to seek a common stand by all ASEAN members to regulate and restrict the Internet.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Asian rubber outlook remains bullish
Asian rubber outlook remains bullish SINGAPORE (Reuter): The outlook for Southeast Asian rubber prices remains bullish this week with monsoon rains seen delaying tapping and curtailing raw material supplies across the region, traders said yesterday.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Kid's Song 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Children's Program: Gemar Membaca 3:30 TV Series: Beyond Tomorrow 4:05 Science Technology 4:30 Culture: Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Regional News 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 English Lessons: Invitations...
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Tansil's whereabouts still unknown: Oetojo
Tansil's whereabouts still unknown: Oetojo JAKARTA (JP): The authorities are still in the dark as to the whereabouts of businessman Eddy Tansil, who escaped in May from the Cipinang penitentiary, where he was serving term for a US$620 million fraud.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Money changer in Bandung
Money changer in Bandung I recently tried to change two US$100 bills into rupiah at the Golden Money Changer in Bandung. However, the teller charged me an additional sum of Rp 14,000.- because the bills were not perfect (one bill had a wrinkle, the other had an ink mark).
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Funds sought to protect Straits
Funds sought to protect Straits SINGAPORE (DPA): Singapore wants countries using the Straits of Singapore and Malacca to contribute financially and play an active role in protecting both waterways, Communications Minister Mah Bow Tan said.
Tue, 03 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,...
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Medco drills geothermal wells
Medco drills geothermal wells JAKARTA (JP): The president of PT Meta Epsi Antareja Drilling Co., a subsidiary of PT Medco Energy Corporation, announced over the weekend that his company is drilling the eighth geothermal well for a power plant in Pangalengan, West Java.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
RI-U.S. relations
RI-U.S. relations A bright and successful U.S. ambassador once compared Indonesia with the Philippines. He said that the people of the Philippines asked for American intervention. Indonesia, on the other, hand totally rejected any foreign intervention.That comment has once again come to mind.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
'People hold the highest sovereignty'
'People hold the highest sovereignty' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto reassured the country yesterday that the government is first and foremost the servant of the people."Indonesia is a democratic state and its government therefore does not run the country merely by giving orders to people," he...
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Mass prayer for Buddhist
Mass prayer for Buddhist JAKARTA (JP): Buddhists in Jakarta, Tangerang, West Java and Lampung, South Sumatra, are expected to gather for prayer this Sunday at the Vihara Nimmala temple in Tangerang.The Ulambana prayer service on Jl.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Feisal opens military exercises
Feisal opens military exercises JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung (standing, right, on armored car, photo below) opened Indonesia's largest-ever military exercises yesterday, stressing the importance of the event to maintain the forces' professionalism to cope with both...
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Lee Kuan Yew to meet Jiang
Lee Kuan Yew to meet Jiang BEIJING (Reuter): Singapore's patriarch Lee Kuan Yew arrived in Beijing yesterday for a working visit and will meet several Chinese leaders, including President Jiang Zemin, the Xinhua news agency said.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Cellular competition hots up in Kalimantan
Cellular competition hots up in Kalimantan BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan (JP): The war of cellular telecommunications services began in this province on Sunday with the launch of a Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) service by PT Satelindo here, in Samarinda and in Bontang.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Pakistani bank focuses on customers
Pakistani bank focuses on customersBy Ibrahim Khan KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuter): Pakistan's Moslem Commercial Bank (MCB), revitalized since privatization in 1991, is planning new services to meet customer demand.
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
Women upset at 'police' search
Women upset at 'police' search JAKARTA (JP): Twenty people claiming to be police officers raided the headquarters of a women's organization in Cipinang Cempedak, East Jakarta, early Saturday morning.The organization, Solidaritas Perempuan (Women's Solidarity for Human Rights), filed a complaint...
Tue, 03 Sep 1996
BI to go ahead with mandatory write-off plan
BI to go ahead with mandatory write-off plan JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia plans to go ahead with its mandatory write-off policy for banks even though its implementation will be contradictory to certain tax regulations, a senior central bank official said yesterday.