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Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Improved rules for mixed marriages
Improved rules for mixed marriages We feel very sad about the problems couples of mixed marriages are facing in Indonesia. Therefore, we would like to appeal to the concerned authorities to reexamine the immigration laws and revise them, so that:1.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
President will install new chief justice today
President will install new chief justice today JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will install today Sarwata and T.H. Ketut Suraputra as the new chief justice and the vice chief justice at the Merdeka State Palace.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
ADB lends $222.35m to RP
ADB lends $222.35m to RP MANILA (AFP): The Asian Development Bank said it had approved three loans totaling US$222.347 million for transport, water and power projects in the Philippines.It would also provide two technical assistance grants worth $1.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Strike strands passengers in RP
Strike strands passengers in RP MANILA (DPA): Thousands of passengers were stranded yesterday when employees of Philippine Airlines (PAL) went on strike, forcing the company to suspend some operations -- including several flights to and from international destinations.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
RI and Finland to talk forestry cooperation
RI and Finland to talk forestry cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Finnish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Kalevi Hemila is expected to arrive here Sunday to discuss Finnish-Indonesia forestry cooperation, the Finnish Embassy announced yesterday.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Orphans win awards
Orphans win awards BANDUNG, West Java: One hundred high-achieving orphans were awarded two-year scholarships by the committee of the National Foster Parent campaign, Antara reported on Wednesday.Funds for the scholarships were donated by PT Ariawest, a partner of the West Java office of state-owned...
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Indonesian wins Asian women chess
Indonesian wins Asian women chess JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's leading female chess player, Upi Darmayana Tamin, won the 6th Asian Women's Championship in Madras, India Tuesday and is now eying her grandmaster title.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
PT PAL gains $1.3b contracts
PT PAL gains $1.3b contracts SURABAYA (JP): The state-owned shipbuilding company, PT PAL, has received US$1.3 billion worth of orders for 30 ships of various sizes for delivery until 1999, a senior executive said yesterday.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
RI teen tennis talents lack focus: Bolander
RI teen tennis talents lack focus: Bolander JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top teenage tennis players have good technique but do not seem to be willing to focus 100 percent on the sport, according to Swedish coach Michael Bolander.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Bali club routed by Argentineans
Bali club routed by Argentineans JAKARTA (JP): Bali's professional soccer club Gelora Dewata will head for the Indonesian League's new season with a lot of homework to do after crashing 3-0 to Argentina's national junior team at home yesterday.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Korean housewives help heart patients
Korean housewives help heart patients JAKARTA (JP): The Korean Women's Association collected a total of Rp 75,000,000 (US$30,000) during a fund-raising charity Wednesday.The money, which was contributed by various Korean companies operating in Indonesia, has been donated to the Indonesian Cardiac...
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 31, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 900 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 800 25 35,000 Andayani Megah 1,000 0 76,000 Aneka Kimia Raya...
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Batam not ready for foreign air cargo, airport officials say
Batam not ready for foreign air cargo, airport officials sayBy Johannes Simbolon BATAM, Riau (JP): Despite a government order that all international cargo flights load and unload at Hang Nadim airport, they cannot because the airport does not have the facilities, officials said here yesterday.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Golden Glove c'ship in Semarang
Golden Glove c'ship in Semarang JAKARTA (JP): More than 80 boxers from 24 provinces are expected to take part in the Golden Glove championship in Semarang, Central Java, next January.Secretary-General of the Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association Didit Sudijoto said yesterday that the tournament...
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Get with it, Doel!
Get with it, Doel!From KompasBeing crazy about the TV film series Si Doel Anak Sekolahan III (Doel, The School Boy III), I am getting increasingly worried about the story's theme and the characters representing the Betawi ethnic group. It appears they have nothing to be proud of.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
BoP deficit projected at $0.7b in 1997
BoP deficit projected at $0.7b in 1997 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is expected to suffer a US$700 million balance of payments (BoP) deficit next year, after enjoying a projected $200 million surplus this year, a domestic report says.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Indonesia struggles into Olympic bridge final
Indonesia struggles into Olympic bridge final JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's men's bridge team won through to the final of the 10th Bridge Olympics on Rhodes Island, Greece, yesterday -- but only just.In the most tense match of the tournament to date, Indonesia beat Denmark 13-9 in a tiebreaker after...
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Pertamina sets unleaded fuel plan
Pertamina sets unleaded fuel plan JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned oil company Pertamina plans to produce enough unleaded gasoline to supply Greater Jakarta by 1999 under the Blue Sky Program to reduce air pollution.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
'Bond market retarded by varous factors'
'Bond market retarded by varous factors' JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono stated yesterday that the lack of liquidity and a benchmark, and the absence of a central clearing and custody body are still impeding the progress of the bond market in Indonesia.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
BNI Securities
BNI Securities Correction: The caption on Page 9 of yesterday's newspaper should have read "Chairman of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency I Putu Gede Suta hands over a letter of approval on the establishment of the BNI Reksa Dana mutual fund of PT BNI Securities" -- instead of the establishment...
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Protection against torture
Protection against torture The uproar over the death of Tjetje in police detention has done some good. Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman yesterday said that Indonesia would shortly ratify the Convention Against Torture.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Environmentalists lament no action against polluters
Environmentalists lament no action against pollutersBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Environmentalists yesterday lauded the government for naming the domestic companies that pollute rivers, but lamented the lack of follow-up legal action.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Expert upbeat on North Jakarta reclamation project
Expert upbeat on North Jakarta reclamation project JAKARTA (JP): An expert on environmental law said he was upbeat that the reclamation project in North Jakarta will be in line with environmental standards.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Election screening deadline for legislator candidates extended
Election screening deadline for legislator candidates extended JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday was forced to extend the period of administrative screening of prospective legislators because a number of candidates had failed to submit the necessary documents on time, an official said.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
SEAG team plans spectator campaign
SEAG team plans spectator campaign JAKARTA (JP): The Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee promised yesterday to learn from the recent National Games which failed to attract the attention of Jakartans.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
The Listening Post
The Listening Post * There's a big bazaar at the Kemang Hotel tomorrow and a big broadcast this evening -- both courtesy of the International Community Activities Center (ICAC), a social and educational institution which serves needs and offers opportunities, to both Indonesians and expatriates.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Manager questioned for kicking employee
Manager questioned for kicking employee TANGERANG, West Java (JP): A Korean expatriate who allegedly kicked a female employee for rejecting an order was questioned by police in Jatiuwung district yesterday.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Sampoerna has 15% Astra stake
Sampoerna has 15% Astra stake JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) confirmed yesterday that Putera Sampoerna, the founder and president director of cigarette maker PT HM Sampoerna, had increased his PT Astra International share holding to 15 percent.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Train car for personal profit
Train car for personal profitFrom NeracaBefore the Jakarta-Yogyakarta train departed from Senen station at 9:10 p.m. on Oct.18, passengers were not allowed to enter the last car. They had to travel in the other crowded cars.
Fri, 01 Nov 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 Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday,...
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
More candidates enter the fray in KNPI contest
More candidates enter the fray in KNPI contest JAKARTA (JP): The ongoing congress of the Indonesian National Youth Committee (KNPI) entered its fourth day yesterday as the race for its chairmanship intensified.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Commitment will save APEC, says Keating
Commitment will save APEC, says Keating JAKARTA (JP): Former Australian prime minister Paul Keating warned yesterday that unless Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) countries submitted positive free-trade action plans at the upcoming APEC ministerial meeting, the group would lose its...
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Five APEC members fail to submit free trade plan
Five APEC members fail to submit free trade plan MANILA (AFP): Five of the 18 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC) have failed to submit plans for freeing trade and investment by an October 30 deadline, an official said yesterday.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Globetrotters vow to sting like bees
Globetrotters vow to sting like bees JAKARTA (JP): The Harlem Globetrotters, dubbed the "Magicians of Basketball", arrived here from Surabaya yesterday for their entertainment shows on Saturday and Sunday.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Linking social justice with national unity
Linking social justice with national unity Each year the nation celebrates the anniversary of the pledge made by youth activists on Oct. 28, 1928. J. Soedjati Djiwandono reflects on the significance of the pledge in today's society.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Elmi Hotel: Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 42-44: - Qemi Club: Karaoke/Disco, Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Master Band, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Atlantic Band, Tuesday and Saturday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Moslems criticize polygamy ruling
Moslems criticize polygamy ruling KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Moslem women have slammed as unfair a recent move by Malaysia's Selangor state to allow married men to wed again without the consent of the first wife, saying it can destroy family harmony, newspapers reported yesterday.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Buddhists attend 'Pindapatta'
Buddhists attend 'Pindapatta' JAKARTA (JP): Dharmayana, a Buddhist club based at the privately owned Tarumanagara University, held a Pindapatta ceremony on the university campus in West Jakarta yesterday.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
ASEAN govt asked to stay out of marts
ASEAN govt asked to stay out of marts JAKARTA (JP): ASEAN governments should not interfere in markets unless it improves the business climate in ASEAN countries, said the chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry yesterday.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Hawker recruited to participate in takeover
Hawker recruited to participate in takeover JAKARTA (JP): A hawker told the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday that he was recruited by a mysterious man to take part in the move by the supporters of Soerjadi, the officially recognized chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), to take...
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Human resources no problem for RI: WB official
Human resources no problem for RI: WB official JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's shortage of skilled workers should not be detrimental to the future growth of its economy, World Bank representative Dennis de Tray said yesterday.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Garuda promotes RI tourism
Garuda promotes RI tourism JAKARTA (JP): One-hundred-and-fifty Australian travel agents have arrived here at the invitation of national airline Garuda Indonesia and its subsidiary PT Garuda Orient Holiday, as part of Garuda's plan to promote the archipelago.
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Three men die digging well
Three men die digging well PALU, Central Sulawesi: Three residents of Tondo village in the East Palu district died of asphyxiation while digging a well, Antara reported on Wednesday.Roby Aswin, Benyamin and Sofyan Lahi, all 20 years old, were installing a pump in a 16-meter deep well near the...
Fri, 01 Nov 1996
Buses run on LPG in Indonesian fuel trial
Buses run on LPG in Indonesian fuel trial JAKARTA (JP): A supplier of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is conducting a three-month trial run with the first bus ever to use LPG in Indonesia.Chris Sulisto, president of PT Otogas Karya Pratama, said that while the hundreds of cars have been converted in...
Thu, 31 Oct 1996
Mar'ie calls on officials to improve their integrity
Mar'ie calls on officials to improve their integrity JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad reiterated to ministry officials yesterday that they must improve their integrity in managing state funds.
Thu, 31 Oct 1996
Sampoerna cancels Astra take over plan
Sampoerna cancels Astra take over plan JAKARTA (JP): PT Handjaja Mandala (HM) Sampoerna, one of the country's largest cigarette manufacturers, has canceled its US$500 million plan to buy a 25 percent stake in PT Astra International because its minority shareholders disapproved, according to a...
Thu, 31 Oct 1996
Cabbie killed in Priok
Cabbie killed in Priok JAKARTA (JP): A taxi driver was murdered last night in front of a container warehouse in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta.City Police spokesman Maj. Nyoman Suriasta said local residents found the Rajawali taxi driver, identified as Suhadi, 51, dead in his cab in Jl. R.E.
Thu, 31 Oct 1996
Bapepam suspends 3 securities firms
Bapepam suspends 3 securities firms JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has suspended the operations of three securities firms and revoked two stock brokers' licenses.Agency chairman I Gede Putu Ary Suta said yesterday that the three firms should correct their faults...
Thu, 31 Oct 1996
'KNPI free to elect its chairman'
'KNPI free to elect its chairman' JAKARTA (JP): The government has promised to keep its hands off the chairmanship election of the Indonesian National Youth Committee (KNPI), a well-connected umbrella organization of youth groups.
Thu, 31 Oct 1996
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Chedi Hotel: Jl. Rancabentang 56-58: Job (Piano), Monday to Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Irven (Guitar), Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Mixed voices Accapela singer and Andi (Pianist), Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.