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Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Activists criticize govt's stance on problematic NGOs
Activists criticize govt's stance on problematic NGOs JAKARTA (JP): Activists yesterday rejected as groundless the government's recent allegations that there were recalcitrant non- governmental organizations (NGOs) campaigning to undermine state ideology Pancasila.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Jazzy duet to play on Friday
Jazzy duet to play on Friday JAKARTA (JP): Contemporary jazz pianist David Benoit and guitarist Earl Klugh are scheduled to perform in the city on FridayNot only will they play the hits of their solo albums, they will also entertain their audience with their new compositions during the show at...
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Interest rate debate
Interest rate debate State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie reopened the debates last week on the adverse impact of high interest rates on the economy. This time, Habibie supported his criticisms against what he sees as persistently high interest rates with the finding of a study...
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Meeting calls for arms embargo on Myanmar
Meeting calls for arms embargo on Myanmar MANILA (Agencies): Leading Asian democrats urged China and southeast Asian nations yesterday to impose an arms embargo against Myanmar and asked the international business community not to invest there until a new government was in place.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Critics blast Manila's APEC preparation
Critics blast Manila's APEC preparation MANILA (Reuter): President Fidel Ramos has described the APEC summit as a chance for the Philippines to put on its best face, but critics said yesterday summit preparations have evoked the ugliest years of Marcos-era authoritarianism.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Asian stock markets rally in cautious trade
Asian stock markets rally in cautious trade HONG KONG (AFP): Hong Kong share prices rose 0.2 percent yesterday to a record high close, in line with most other Asian bourses which rallied despite caution on the eve of U.S. elections, brokers said.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Indonesia still ADB's largest borrower
Indonesia still ADB's largest borrower JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia remains the largest borrower of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), with cumulative loans of US$13 billion, the Manila-based bank's representative in Indonesia, T.C. Patterson said yesterday.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Police grab 3.5 kg of marijuana
Police grab 3.5 kg of marijuana BEKASI, West Java (JP): Police have arrested two men for allegedly attempting to traffic marijuana after they seized three and half kilograms of the contraband in a raid on one of the suspects' houses.The Bekasi police precinct chief, Lt. Col.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Timber estate developed
Timber estate developed JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Inhutani III and its joint venture partners, Indonesia's PT Gudang Garam and Enso-Gutzeit of Finland, will cultivate another 5,000 hectares of trees in West Kalimantan next year, an executive said yesterday.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Maulana elected KNPI chair
Maulana elected KNPI chair JAKARTA (JP): Maulana Isman of Kosgoro, an organization affiliated to Golkar, was finally elected new chairman of the Indonesian National Youth Committee (KNPI) last night.Maulana, younger brother of Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman, won 28 out of 67...
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Observers call for follow up on rights body report
Observers call for follow up on rights body reportBy Sugianto Tandra JAKARTA (JP): Human rights campaigners and observers yesterday made a fresh call on the government to follow up the National Commission on Human Rights's findings on the July 27 riots.Asmara Nababan of the commission, K.H.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Hearings on PDI-related cases continue
Hearings on PDI-related cases continue JAKARTA (JP): A housewife and a food vendor were tried yesterday in separate hearings at the Central Jakarta District Court, for insulting the Armed Forces (ABRI) before the July 27 riots and damaging property during the riots.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
ABRI must give up House seats, ex-general says
ABRI must give up House seats, ex-general says BANDUNG (JP): Former Army chief of staff Gen. (ret.) Rudini said yesterday that the military should give up their seats in the House of Representatives, saying their presence in the legislature was constitutionally "inappropriate.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Tourist arrivals' growth slows down
Tourist arrivals' growth slows down JAKARTA (JP): The number of tourist arrivals in Indonesia reached 342,604 in September, representing a mere 11-percent year-on-year increase, the slowest pace recorded in seven months.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
4 people killed in Fretilin attack
4 people killed in Fretilin attack DILI, East Timor: Four people died on Saturday when anti- integration Fretilin rebels attacked residents of Cribbas village, Manatuto regency, about 100 kilometers east of here.Chief of Manatuto military post Lt. Col.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Thousands form 'human bridge'
Thousands form 'human bridge' SURABAYA: A total of 2,700 sea lovers and marines yesterday raced a distance of 3.6 kilometers, forming a "human bridge" as they swam between Surabaya and Madura Island, Antara reported yesterday.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Indonesia sets sights on 2001 Bermuda Bowl trophy
Indonesia sets sights on 2001 Bermuda Bowl trophy JAKARTA (JP): After its defeat in the final to defending champion France in the 10th Bridge Olympics on Greece's Rhodes Island Saturday, Indonesia is now setting its sights on winning the 2001 Bermuda Bowl men's team championship at home.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Let's empower the deaf: Soeharto
Let's empower the deaf: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto urged the nation yesterday to empower deaf people by assisting them into gainful employment and turning them into productive citizens.The huge cost of educating the deaf would be wasted unless society put them to work, Soeharto said...
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Toward an Asia Pacific NGO network
Toward an Asia Pacific NGO network The Jakarta Post was invited to attend the First Pacific Asia Congress in Seoul from Oct. 28 to Oct. 29. The following and three other articles on this page are reports from the congress.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
S. Korea hopes for peace on peninsula
S. Korea hopes for peace on peninsula SEOUL (JP): Barely recovered from the shock of the submarine intrusion from its northern neighbor in September, South Korea is determined to continue seeking peace in the Korean peninsula.
Tue, 05 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, Firday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Platinum Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Petrobuild may sue govt over building project
Petrobuild may sue govt over building project JAKARTA (JP): PT Petrobuild Indonesia, the winner of a tender to construct an oil and gas center in Jl. MH Thamrin in Central Jakarta, plans to sue the Ministry of Mines and Energy if a dispute over the building contract is not resolved fairly.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Gus Dur is for Soeharto's renomination
Gus Dur is for Soeharto's renomination JAKARTA (JP): Prominent Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid yesterday promised to give his support if the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) decides to reelect President Soeharto in 1998.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Next census will take place in 2000
Next census will take place in 2000 JAKARTA: Chairman of the Central Bureau of Statistics Sugito Suwito yesterday announced that Indonesia's 6th census will take place in October 2000.The results will take about a year to process, he said after opening the 17th Population Census Conference...
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
BNI's initial public offering attracts crowds of investors
BNI's initial public offering attracts crowds of investors JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) 1946 launched its initial public offering (IPO) yesterday, attracting thousands of enthusiastic investors.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Traffic accidents claim 1,101 lives
Traffic accidents claim 1,101 lives BANDUNG: A total of 1,101 people have died, 856 have been seriously injured and 953 others have suffered minor injuries in traffic accidents in the West Java province between January and August this year.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Boycott call makes no difference: Bank management
Boycott call makes no difference: Bank management JAKARTA (JP): HongkongBank management said a call from a national union for a boycott against the Bank would have no impact on its business.The Federation of the All Indonesian Workers Union (FSPSI) last week called for a boycott after a court...
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
NGOs as partners
NGOs as partners Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are often seen as troublemakers. We feel fortunate that the Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman thinks differently.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
People to people (2)
People to people (2) It is true that effrontery knows no limits. I refer to Marcus Gliwitzki's and Peter Law's letters (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 2, 1996). Their criticisms of Paul Wesson's letter (Oct. 29, 1996) represent a rare example of intolerance for the country which hosts all of us.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
People to people (3)
People to people (3) I must strongly disagree with Mr. Gliwitzki and Mr. Law regarding their negative interpretation of the locals' "hello mister" greeting. I have lived in Jakarta one year, and have made it a point to visit and shop in the areas where the local residents frequent.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
People to people (1)
People to people (1) Be polite or impolite? I am referring to the correspondence in the letters column of The Jakarta Post on Oct. 30, 1996 and Nov. 2, 1996.I am of the opinion that it is not in good taste to suggest being impolite to Indonesians.
Tue, 05 Nov 1996
Merapi danger status reduced
Merapi danger status reduced SEMARANG: Mt. Merapi's activity declined significantly over the past two days prompting authorities to reduce the volcano's danger status from "alert" to "preparedness".Wimpy S.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
W. Jakarta has new stylish mall
W. Jakarta has new stylish mall JAKARTA (JP): A Victorian-style mall is scheduled to open in West Jakarta in January.The Puri Indah Mall, developed by the Pondok Indah Group and PT Antilope Madju, is located in a new business area on the crossroad near the Jakarta-Merak tollway.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Fidel Ramos defends APEC security preparations in RP
Fidel Ramos defends APEC security preparations in RP SUBIC, Philippines (AFP): President Fidel Ramos yesterday defended security measures for the summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, saying the country had "the right to take actions if peace is at stake.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Union urges bank boycott
Union urges bank boycott JAKARTA (JP): The Federation of All Indonesian Workers Union is calling for social sanctions against the HongkongBank management in Jakarta for refusing to reinstate more than 160 workers.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Sarwono's lead
Sarwono's lead When State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja declared the other day that Indonesia will phase out leaded gasoline by 1999, his statement, in spite of President Soeharto's backing, appears to have fallen on deaf ears.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Beware of the trap
Beware of the trapFrom NeracaI wish to discuss the problem regarding the traffic police at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle.Many motorists ignore the fact that when coming from the south (Jl. Sudirman) between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
JSX may remain quiet on BNI's share offering
JSX may remain quiet on BNI's share offering JAKARTA (JP): Analysts have predicted trading activities on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) will continue to be quiet this week as most investors concentrate on the initial public offering of state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) 1946.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Mt. Merapi calm, but residents remain on alert
Mt. Merapi calm, but residents remain on alert MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): Residents living near Mt. Merapi have been told to remain alert despite a decline in the volcano's activity over the past two days.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Agency's rule aims to promote good developers: Akbar
Agency's rule aims to promote good developers: Akbar JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung said he understands worries that a recent instruction on halting the issuance of new permits issued by the National Land Agency may hurt a number of developers.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Bob's empire continues to branch out
Bob's empire continues to branch out JAKARTA (JP): Mohamad (Bob) Hasan has become one of the most talked about businessman in the capital market following his surprising takeover move against Astra International in the last few weeks.But only a few people know how rich he really is.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
New method to calculate inflation called for
New method to calculate inflation called for JAKARTA (JP): The government should change its monthly-based calculation of inflation to a yearly-based method in order to better reflect the state of Indonesia's economy, a University of Indonesia economist has recommended.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Immigration office smooth and kind
Immigration office smooth and kind Foreign workers and researchers are well aware that the process to obtain a temporary stay visa is long and complicated. Readers of this section of The Jakarta Post also know that the immigration office in South Jakarta has been criticized for exacerbating the...
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Many students can't read the Koran
Many students can't read the Koran BENGKULU, Bengkulu: At least seven out of 10 Moslem elementary school students here don't know how to read the Koran, an official lamented.Head of the municipal office of the Ministry of Education and Culture Amri Tafsili was quoted by Antara as saying yesterday...
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
PAL resumes flights after strike
PAL resumes flights after strike MANILA (DPA): Philippine Airlines (PAL) resumed regular flights on domestic and international routes yesterday, the day after striking ground workers agreed to end their three-day walkout.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Houses to face the water
Houses to face the water BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Soon city residents living near rivers or the sea will have to build their houses facing the water, Antara quoted an official as saying here Saturday.Vice Governor Suwardi Ramli said the provincial administration, especially the municipality, had...
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Remake of Pak Kasur film premiered
Remake of Pak Kasur film premiered JAKARTA (JP): Amrin Membolos (Amrin Plays Hooky), a remake of Pak Kasur's 1961 children's film of the same title, premiered at the Teater Djakarta on Saturday.The premiere was attended by hundreds of children, for whom the name of Pak Kasur and perhaps even the...
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
One dead in Jakarta floods
One dead in Jakarta floods JAKARTA: Floods that followed hours of heavy rains in Jakarta yesterday have claimed one life, while another person is missing, presumed drowned.A 37-year-old man, identified as Slamet, died while trying to save his 16-year-old nephew who was washed away in the flooded...
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Local retailers not ready for global competition
Local retailers not ready for global competition JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian retailers, facing World Trade Organization (WTO) principles on trade liberalization, said Saturday they are not ready to compete with foreign retailers in the near future.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Female employee found dead
Female employee found dead JAKARTA (JP): A 23-year-old woman was found dead with severe stab wounds in the neck Saturday in a workshop on Jl. Tanjung Duren Utara, West Jakarta.The body of Suprihartini, a clerk of the shop, was found by a friend, Nova, in the shop's kitchen, Sgt.