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Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Passport fee
Passport fee I am a Pakistani businessman. I have been traveling in South Asian countries for the last eight years. I love to have my holidays in Indonesia.I have never faced any problems while visiting Indonesia, but on my visit to the Jakarta Fair last year, someone stole my bag containing...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
RI offers engineering services to OIC
RI offers engineering services to OIC JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia asked Islamic countries yesterday to use its design and engineering skills to promote intra-Islamic trade and investment.Coordinating Minister for Production and Distribution Hartarto Sastrosoenarto said that most Islamic countries...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
'Suara Pembaruan' lawsuit rejected
'Suara Pembaruan' lawsuit rejected JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta State Administrative High Court yesterday rejected a lawsuit by Suara Pembaruan publisher, PT Media Interaksi Utama (PT MIU), against the Central Committee for Settling Labor Disputes' (P4P) decision ordering the publisher to reinstate...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
New tax on property
New tax on property According to Fuad Bawazier, director general of taxes (Bisnis Indonesia, Oct.7), the government is devising a tax to be levied on the title transfer of land and buildings. Transfers of titles will be subject to a tax of 5 percent of the sale price.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Never take national unity for granted: YKPK
Never take national unity for granted: YKPK JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should not take unity and harmonious coexistence between citizens from multi-cultural backgrounds for granted, an organization of retired generals and bureaucrats advised yesterday.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Counterfeiter gets six years
Counterfeiter gets six years MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Medan District Court sentenced 31- year-old Sarma Dedi Saragih to six years in jail on Tuesday, for counterfeiting, Antara reported yesterday.The medical student from a local private university was found guilty of counterfeiting Rp 16,820,000...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
German firm eyes new Lombok airport
German firm eyes new Lombok airport JAKARTA (JP): A German consortium wants to get involved in developing a new airport in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, which was previously eyed by a Singapore-based consortium.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
RI bridge team trumps five in a row
RI bridge team trumps five in a row JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's men's team was lying fourth in Group A after beating Germany 19-11 in the 11th session of the 10th Bridge Open Team Olympics Tuesday.Spearheaded by veteran pair Henky Lasut and Eddy Manoppo, the team performed impressively by carving...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Joint venture to build new toll road
Joint venture to build new toll road JAKARTA (JP): State-owned toll road operator PT Jasa Marga, PT Mawatindo Road Construction and Malaysia's Esprit Group Berhad yesterday agreed to set up a joint venture to build a toll road between Semarang and Demak in Central Java.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Poll campaign should educate people: Experts
Poll campaign should educate people: Experts YOGYAKARTA (JP): Prominent political observers yesterday gathered here to discuss strategies for improving election campaigns so they educate rather than exploit people.Koento Wibisono, Muladi, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, Moh. A.S.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Riau in all out boar war
Riau in all out boar war JAKARTA (JP): Armed with sickles, sticks and rifles, dozens of villagers, youths and sharp shooters have marched into the jungle for a major war -- against wild boars.Riau provincial government officials are serious about exterminating the boars that local farmers have...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Thousands need clean water
Thousands need clean water REMBANG, Central Java: While reports about flooding in the province continue to make headlines, more than half a million people in the regencies of Rembang and Blora face a shortage of clean water, reported Antara yesterday.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Garuda pilot and Ecstasy
Garuda pilot and EcstasyFrom KompasGaruda pilot MS flying the Amsterdam-Jakarta route was caught in the Netherlands with Ecstasy, a drug prohibited in Indonesia. He was taking a great risk by trying to dodge the prevailing regulations.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
'Police responsible for Bogor detainee's death'
'Police responsible for Bogor detainee's death' JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) says the death of a robbery suspect in Bogor police custody must be thoroughly investigated.The foundation's operational secretary, Munir, said Cece Tajudin was a police detainee so anything...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:45 TV Series: Family Matters 3:05 Dance Performance 3:30 TV Series: 13 Wonder 4:05 Film: Here Comes the Stars 4:30 Education: Dunia Mahasiswa 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:25 My Country 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
RI's Great River wins Disney distribution rights
RI's Great River wins Disney distribution rights SINGAPORE (AFP): Publicly-listed PT Great River International of Indonesia has won distribution and retailing rights for Disney-licensed apparel in key Asian and Middle East markets following an acquisition announced here yesterday.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Bakrie to acquire firms
Bakrie to acquire firms JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed finance division of Bakrie Group, Bakrie Finance Corporation, plans to buy majority share holdings in three finance companies: PT Dinaro Modal Finance, PT Asemka Pratama Leasing and PT Asuransi Jiwa Centris.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Utut likely to finish second in chess meet
Utut likely to finish second in chess meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one chess player Utut Adianto is likely to finish second after the ninth and last round of the Gunadharma International Chess Tournament today.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Honda to set up RI venture
Honda to set up RI venture TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Honda Motor Co. Ltd. said yesterday it would set up a joint venture in Indonesia to produce and sell general-purpose engines, generators and water pumps.Honda would have a 60 percent stake in the venture, PT Sinar Honda Jaya, while local partner PT...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Jakarta prime office rents predicted to increase
Jakarta prime office rents predicted to increase JAKARTA (JP): Grade A office rents in the Jakarta Golden Triangle will increase in the last quarter of 1996 and in 1997, after four years of stagnation, a property analyst said yesterday.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Score girl killed, student dies
Score girl killed, student dies JAKARTA (JP): A girl, who worked as a score girl at a billiards center, was stabbed to death yesterday in the defunct Kemayoran airport in Central Jakarta.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. M.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Government criticized for failing to quash Fretilin
Government criticized for failing to quash Fretilin DILI, East Timor (JP): The provincial legislative council has criticized Jakarta for failing to end the 20-year-old small-scale separatist rebellion in the territory.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Policeman abuses newsman
Policeman abuses newsman AMBON, Maluku: Provincial police chief Triwibowo Subroto apologized to local journalists who were harassed by a police officer earlier this month.The reporters were covering the opening of a Koran reading contest on Oct. 14 when Sgt.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 23, 1996 Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,050 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 800 0 20,000 Andayani Megah 1,000 -25 150,000 Aneka...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Olympic champs win cars
Olympic champs win cars JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Olympic gold medal winning pair Ricky Subagja and Rexy Mainaky each received a Bimantara Cakra car yesterday from Bimantara Group president Bambang Trihatmojo.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Colombian Samper to hold talks with Soeharto today
Colombian Samper to hold talks with Soeharto today JAKARTA (JP): Colombian President Ernesto Samper arrived here yesterday for a two-day visit.Samper, who chairs the developing countries' 118-member Non- Aligned Movement, is scheduled to have a private meeting with President Soeharto after visiting...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Foreign riders arrive here for Asia Pacific races
Foreign riders arrive here for Asia Pacific races JAKARTA (JP): The first batch of overseas riders arrived here yesterday for the Asia Pacific Motocross Championship at Bumi Serpong Damai, Tangerang, West Java, this weekend.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Another President Taxi driver murdered in North Jakarta
Another President Taxi driver murdered in North Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): A taxi driver was stabbed to death by passengers yesterday on Jl. Agung Perkasa Raya, Tanjung Priok district, in North Jakarta.North Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Solidarity through trade
Solidarity through trade With little fanfare, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry and private sector groups concluded their week-long meetings in Jakarta yesterday calling for greater trade among the 52 members of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC).
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Play on trendy, caring teens
Play on trendy, caring teens JAKARTA (JP): A play about trendy teenagers who are environmentally aware will be performed on Sunday at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Central Jakarta.The play also touches on teenagers' awareness of HIV/AIDS, and is organized by The Body Shop and HIV/AIDS awareness...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
S'pore firm to manage Bakrie van logistics
S'pore firm to manage Bakrie van logistics JAKARTA (JP): Bakrie group subsidiary PT Prosys Bangun Nusantara signed up Singapore Technologies Logistics (STL) yesterday to help manage the flow and supply of components for Bakrie vans.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Hybrid orchid on display
Hybrid orchid on display JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Orchid Lovers Association (PAI), in cooperation with Pasar Seni Ancol, will hold a domestic hybrid orchid exhibition from Oct. 31 to Nov. 10 at Pasar Seni Ancol. It will be open from 9.a.m to 9.p.m.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Kohl to strengthen ties with RI
Kohl to strengthen ties with RI JAKARTA (JP): German Chancellor Helmut Kohl is due to arrive here on Saturday for a four-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.Minister/State secretary Moerdiono said Kohl's entourage will comprise about 100 people including...
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
Court judges rule to try 64 suspected rioters
Court judges rule to try 64 suspected rioters JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta District Court judges yesterday ruled the court would try 64 people charged with assault during the July 27 riots.The panel of judges, in five separate trials, overruled all objections raised by lawyers and defendants.
Thu, 24 Oct 1996
State firm takes over Migas Center project
State firm takes over Migas Center project JAKARTA (JP): PT Pembangunan Perumahan, a state-owned property developer, will take over the US$153 million Migas Center building project after the government terminated PT Petrobuild Indonesia's build-operate-transfer agreement.
Thu, 24 Oct 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,...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Toll robbery involed no soldiers: Feisal
Toll robbery involed no soldiers: Feisal JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung denies involvement of Armed Forces members in the bloody robbery on the Jagorawi toll road on Oct. 11.Responding to reporters' questions after dedicating two new mosques built by the Amal Bhakti...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
PT Telkom invites private firms to set up multimedia business
PT Telkom invites private firms to set up multimedia business JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned domestic telecommunications carrier PT Telkom is inviting private firms to set up a company to offer multimedia services.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
OCBC launches Asian emerging markets fund
OCBC launches Asian emerging markets fund SINGAPORE (Reuter): OCBC Asset Management Ltd, a unit of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp, launched yesterday its Asia Emerging Markets Index Fund (AEMIF).The fund is a joint venture with U.S.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Teenage girl dies after having sex
Teenage girl dies after having sex JAKARTA (JP): An 18-year-old girl died yesterday after allegedly having sexual intercourse with an Saudi Arabian national at the Central Hotel on Jl. Pramuka in Central Jakarta.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Humility and sensitivity are keys to Asia Foundation's success
Humility and sensitivity are keys to Asia Foundation's success JAKARTA (JP): A major sore point in international development cooperation is the perception held by developing countries that developed states which provide assistance often attach conditions and prescribe values which are ill-timed or...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Suwito sets date for title defense in March
Suwito sets date for title defense in March JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian World Boxing Federation welterweight champion Suwito Lagola has nominated three American opponents as possible challengers for his first title defense next March since regaining his title three weeks ago.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
A slap in the face
A slap in the face I read with interest and sympathy the sad experience of Nosi Lestariwati, whose car was hit by an expatriate driver who has been uncooperative in arranging for proper compensation. She asks: "How can a foreigner be so free to act here?" I ask the same question in reverse, in...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Syafruddin murder suspect arrested
Syafruddin murder suspect arrested YOGYAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested a man suspected of killing Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin, a journalist of the Bernas daily, in August.The suspect, identified as Kiwik, was arrested Monday in the vicinity of Sleman regency, 14 kilometers north of here.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Alvin Toffler to get $33,000 for one-hour lecture
Alvin Toffler to get $33,000 for one-hour lecture JAKARTA (JP): American futurologist Alvin Toffler will get Rp 75 million (US$33,000) to speak for an hour at a seminar in the ancient central Javanese city of Yogyakarta next week.
Wed, 23 Oct 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,...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Disapproval of the liquor ruling
Disapproval of the liquor rulingFrom NeracaThe pros and cons regarding the distribution of liquor issued by the Jakarta administration are spreading like wildfire. As I see it, the situation is quite worrying.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
The Australian talking pig takes on Pinocchio in Jakarta
The Australian talking pig takes on Pinocchio in JakartaBy Jane Freebury JAKARTA (JP): Two contrasting children's movies are being screened in local theaters to herald the school holidays which started this week. The first is the Oscar-winning Babe, the second is The Adventures of Pinnochio.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Batan lambasted over nuclear project
Batan lambasted over nuclear project DEPOK, West Java (JP): A legislator charged yesterday that the National Atomic Energy Agency (Batan) has turned a deaf ear to people's objections to a government plan to build a nuclear reactor.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Astra shares surge 6% on speculation of coming big buying
Astra shares surge 6% on speculation of coming big buying JAKARTA (JP): Shares in car maker Astra International leaped 6 percent yesterday to close at Rp 4,250 (US$1.81), up from Rp 4,000 on Monday, as investors took position to anticipate forthcoming big buying, dealers said.