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Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Attorney General Singgih: Beware of radical groups
Attorney General Singgih: Beware of radical groups JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih warned yesterday of small but radical groups plotting drastic changes to the state political system.Speaking in the South Kalimantan capital of Banjarmasin, Singgih said such groups would use the upcoming 1997...
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Career women reminded of their domestic duties
Career women reminded of their domestic duties JAKARTA (JP): With the trend toward families having a second income earner, Vice President Try Sutrisno reminded career women yesterday that they should not abandon their domestic duties.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Saudi group eyes marble
Saudi group eyes marble JAKARTA (JP): An executive of Saudi Arabia's Dallah group, Leslie M. Boring, said yesterday his company would invest in a large marble plant in Southeast Sulawesi through a joint venture with PT Tiga Utama, a Bakrie Group subsidiary.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
King Hussein flies Soeharto on chopper
King Hussein flies Soeharto on chopper JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto wound up his visit to Jordan yesterday on a personal high note: he was flown from the palace to the airport in Amman in a chopper piloted by King Hussein, his host for the last four days, TVRI reported.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Romana misses out on selection
Romana misses out on selection JAKARTA (JP): Former Indonesian Fed Cup team member Romana Tedjakusuma will miss the national selection tournament from Dec. 2 to Dec. 7 due to her inadequate ranking.Wimar Witoelar, chairman of the Indonesian Tennis Association's National Team Body, said yesterday...
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Too many ads
Too many ads I would like to thank Indosiar for the live telecast of the long-awaited Tyson-Holyfield fight. However, I would like to mention that it was very disappointing in terms of the frequency in which the advertisements were shown.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Avoiding pitfalls in police investigations
Avoiding pitfalls in police investigations The public's perception of the police is in the spotlight after incidents occurred which suggest that some officers might have erred in their duties. Tjetje Tadjudin, a robbery witness, died in custody at the Bogor police precinct.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Miwon packaging takeover
Miwon packaging takeover JAKARTA (JP): PT Miwon Indonesia, a publicly-listed seasoning producer, announced yesterday it had taken over the gravure printing and packaging facilities of the East Java-based PT Jico Agung.Company executive Bhakti Salim said the Rp 5.20 billion (US$2.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Jibuhin Bakrie opens new plant in W. Java
Jibuhin Bakrie opens new plant in W. Java JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie & Brothers' joint venture PT Jibuhin Bakrie Indonesia opened its US$29 million automotive-component plant in Karawang, West Java, yesterday.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Qantas increases services
Qantas increases services JAKARTA (JP): The Australian national air carrier, Qantas Airways, will start flying additional routes today, linking Jakarta and Brisbane every Wednesday and Saturday, using Boeing B-767 aircraft.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Illegal taxi drivers, scalpers netted
Illegal taxi drivers, scalpers netted TANGERANG, West Java (JP): A team of military, police and the local administration's public order officials netted 35 illegal taxi drivers and four air ticket scalpers at the Soekarno-Hatta airport yesterday.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Robbers shot businessman dead for Rp 30m
Robbers shot businessman dead for Rp 30m JAKARTA (JP): Four men shot dead and robbed a bank customer of Rp 30 million (US$12,765) yesterday as Jakarta's recent spate of armed robberies continued.The victim, Hasan Said, was attacked in The Exim Bank's parking lot on Jl.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
The Belo uproar
The Belo uproar It is perhaps not very hard to understand the hurt which East Timor's Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo's remarks, as published by the German magazine Der Spiegel, have caused many Indonesians.
Fri, 15 Nov 1996
Manila says no specific threat at APEC meeting
Manila says no specific threat at APEC meeting MANILA (AFP): There have been no threats against U.S. President Bill Clinton and 15 other world leaders meeting in the Philippines on Nov. 25 for an economic summit, a top official said yesterday.But retired Gen.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
One year demanded for Ecstasy dealer
One year demanded for Ecstasy dealer TANGERANG, West Java (JP): The prosecution has demanded one year in jail and a Rp 3 million fine for woman being tried at the Tangerang District Court for trafficking 9000 Ecstasy pills.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Asahimas' profits fall
Asahimas' profits fall JAKARTA (JP): PT Asahimas Flat Glass' net profit fell 23.7 percent in the first nine months of this year to Rp 42.9 billion (US$18.20 million) from Rp 53.06 billion for the same period last year.The company announced Monday that net sales had fallen 12.5 percent to Rp 264.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
RI's publishing sector attracts few
RI's publishing sector attracts fewBy Hermawan Sulistyo PHOENIX, Arizona, United States (JP): Chief executive officers or presidents of major publishing houses here are not underpaid, compared to other business sectors.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Cipinang Jail guard jailed for eight months
Cipinang Jail guard jailed for eight months JAKARTA (JP): A Cipinang penitentiary guard will have to serve behind bars after the East Jakarta District Court yesterday convicted him of letting notorious businessman Eddy Tansil escaped in May.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
'RI economy to grow at 7.6% in 1997'
'RI economy to grow at 7.6% in 1997' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's economy is expected to improve next year, growing at 7.6 percent, despite the forthcoming general election, Mari E. Pangestu, an economist at the Center of Strategic and International Studies, said yesterday.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Justice confirms Imelda's jail term
Justice confirms Imelda's jail term MANILA (AFP): A Philippine court yesterday confirmed a 24-year jail sentence for former first lady Imelda Marcos, widow of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos, who was convicted of corruption in 1993.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
ASEAN executives told to restructure businesses
ASEAN executives told to restructure businesses JAKARTA (JP): Southeast Asian businesspeople must develop strategies to restructure and rationalize their businesses with regional trade barriers falling by 2003, the ASEAN Secretary- General, Ajit Singh, said yesterday.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
RP fears backlash over arrest of communist chief
RP fears backlash over arrest of communist chief MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos expressed concern yesterday that the arrest of the alleged leader of communist death squads could spark a security backlash ahead of a regional summit here.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
50 nabbed in student brawls
50 nabbed in student brawls JAKARTA (JP): Police netted 50 students involved in a brawl which smashed a bank's windows on Jl. MH. Thamrin, in Central Jakarta yesterdayMenteng Police Chief Capt. Chaerul said about 70 students from a senior high school on Jl.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Honda's plant in Vietnam
Honda's plant in Vietnam TOKYO (UPI): Asian Honda Motor Co. Ltd. announced yesterday it has signed a joint venture agreement for the manufacture and sale of motorcycle parts in Vietnam.The new joint venture, which will employ about 200 people, is expected to produce motorcycle mufflers, shift...
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Police face lawsuit
Police face lawsuit YOGYAKARTA: The local police chief, already flooded with criticism for the way he handled the murder of a local journalist, is now facing a lawsuit from a witness in the same case.The lawsuit comes from Dwi Sumaji, the man who police arrested on suspicion of killing Bernas daily...
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Bhutto appeals over dismissal
Bhutto appeals over dismissal ISLAMABAD (AFP): Deposed Pakistani premier Benazir Bhutto lodged an appeal yesterday at the Supreme Court against the dissolution of the national assembly and her government.The 42-page appeal contends that the Nov.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Malaysian brokers to trade futures and derivatives
Malaysian brokers to trade futures and derivatives KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's Securities Commission said yesterday it would soon allow stock-dealers to trade in futures and derivatives on the country's two financial futures exchanges as well.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Rights commission says beware of malicious issues
Rights commission says beware of malicious issues JAKARTA (JP): The National Human Rights Commission has warned that distorted issues were being circulated by irresponsible people to incite confusion and discord in the community.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Ecstasy dilemma
Ecstasy dilemmaFrom Suara KaryaWe should regard the widespread use of drugs such as Ecstasy as a national danger rather than an international threat. Youngsters are the biggest consumers of drugs. We should also appreciate the efforts of the law enforcers who repeatedly foiled the distribution of...
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Merauke highly vulnerable to AIDS, physician says
Merauke highly vulnerable to AIDS, physician says JAKARTA (JP): Merauke, a bustling port and fishing town in southeast Irian Jaya, is highly vulnerable to the spread of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), because of the huge presence of Thai fishermen, a physician said yesterday.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Govt calls for restraint over Belo's remarks
Govt calls for restraint over Belo's remarks JAKARTA (JP): Government and community leaders called on all parties for restraint yesterday, amidst concerns that the protests and counter-protests over East Timor Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo's remarks could lead to violence.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Serve alcoholic drinks to foreigners only
Serve alcoholic drinks to foreigners only Protests against the imposition of a new tax on alcoholic drinks have been going on for weeks, forcing the government to review the regulation. The chairman of Indonesian Council of Ulemas, Hasan Basri, believes that alcoholic beverages should only be...
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Nine more mutual funds to hit the market
Nine more mutual funds to hit the market JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) confirmed yesterday that by Nov. 12 it had approved the establishment of 13 mutual funds with promoters' funds reaching Rp 1.16 trillion (around US$491 million).
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Tight control urged on imported food
Tight control urged on imported food JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Agency (YLKI) called on the government yesterday to closely supervise imported foods to ensure Indonesia does not become a dump for expired food products.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
U.S. grants quota leeway for Indonesian textiles
U.S. grants quota leeway for Indonesian textiles JAKARTA (JP): The United States has agreed to give more leeway for Indonesia's exports of textiles and textile related products to that country.Director general for International Trade from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Anang Fuad Rivai, told...
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Land for investors
Land for investors In Indonesia, with a land area of almost two million square kilometers, land is supposed to be one of the cheapest factors of production. In reality, though, land transactions have been so complex and risky that investors often consider land acquisition one of the biggest...
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
City govt blamed for slow housing projects
City govt blamed for slow housing projects JAKARTA (JP): City councilors blamed the city administration yesterday for not quickly taking steps to force developers to build low-cost housing.Lukman Mokoginta, chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) faction in the local assembly said the...
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Ten struck by lightning
Ten struck by lightning KUPANG: At least ten people were struck by lightning in the Bismarak village, 15 kilometers east of Kupang on Tuesday around 4 p.m.Six people have recovered after being hospitalized at the Kupang hospital while four are still being treated.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Duta Anggada secures loans
Duta Anggada secures loans JAKARTA (JP): A syndicate of 14 foreign and local banks agreed yesterday to provide Rp 80 billion (US$33.9 million) in revolving loans to property developer Duta Anggada Realty.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
RI develops new mapping machine
RI develops new mapping machine JAKARTA (JP): The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) and PT Remedial Piranti Jaya trading company have developed a sophisticated mapping machine called Geolink.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Economist laments govt's lack of economic vision
Economist laments govt's lack of economic vision JAKARTA (JP): The government does not have a comprehensive or coordinated plan to achieve its long-term development targets, economist Mari Pangestu said yesterday.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Prostitutes found HIV positive
Prostitutes found HIV positive UJUNGPANDANG: Four Ujungpandang women, all prostitutes, have been diagnosed as having the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).Three are in a rehabilitation center while the fourth has fled.The four had undergone the Elisa blood test.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
PT PLN awards 19 power projects to private firms
PT PLN awards 19 power projects to private firms JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company PT PLN has signed 19 power purchase agreements with private companies, which together will generate 6,545 Megawatts (MW).
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
NGOs to ask APEC to consider people
NGOs to ask APEC to consider people JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian non-governmental organizations are set to press their demands for leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to pay better attention to the impact of global free trade.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Black boxes probed for key to crash
Black boxes probed for key to crash NEW DELHI (Agencies): Indian investigators yesterday prepared to decipher crucial information from two aircraft black boxes believed to hold the key to the worst mid-air collision in aviation history.Civil Aviation Minister C.M.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Awards for hotels in Bali
Awards for hotels in Bali JAKARTA (JP): The United States' Travel & Leisure publication has named Four Seasons Resort Bali and Amandari Bali as two of the best 100 hotels in the world.In the October issue, Four Seasons Resort Bali won 15th slot in the 100 Best Hotels category and fourth rank in the...
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Asian airports pushed to upgrade facilities
Asian airports pushed to upgrade facilities HONG KONG (AFP): The Indian air disaster has highlighted the pressure on Asian airports to upgrade facilities to meet a boom which is crowding the region's skies, experts said yesterday.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
PT Telkom
PT TelkomFrom RepublikaOn Nov. 2, I made a long distance call at a telephone booth between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m.. Of the 10 people waiting, only two got through to the receivers. In the meantime, it was 6 a.m. when the full rate applied.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Two thirds of SEA Games bodies yet to start training
Two thirds of SEA Games bodies yet to start training JAKARTA (JP): Only eleven of Indonesia's 34 SEA Games-bound sports organizations started their centralized training programs by Nov. 2, even though the country's SEA Games preparatory committee repeatedly asked them to start the programs by then.
Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Insurance for former athletes
Insurance for former athletesFrom Media IndonesiaI was an athlete for the high jump and the long jump in the 1970s until 1988, and I often saw or heard of athletes having accidents in the field and outside sporting venues.