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Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Dili statue listed as record
Dili statue listed as record SEMARANG: The giant Christ the King statue in Dili, East Timor, will be listed at the Indonesian Record Museum.Museum chairman, Jaya Suprana, said yesterday he would send a team to collect detailed information on the 27-meter-tall statue dedicated by President Soeharto...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
City called on to issue ruling on cheap apartments
City called on to issue ruling on cheap apartments JAKARTA (JP): City councilors urged the administration yesterday to issue a regulation on low-cost apartments in an effort to protect the city's investment as well as apartment owners.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
RI and Croatian executives talk trade
RI and Croatian executives talk trade JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian and Croatian businessmen met here yesterday to see if they could develop natural gas pipelines in Croatia and trade more coal.Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce Aburizal Bakrie told reporters during a break at the meeting...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Saudi Arabia to expedite haj visa processing
Saudi Arabia to expedite haj visa processing JAKARTA (JP): The Saudi Arabian government has agreed to process visa applications for next year's haj in Ujungpandang and Surabaya, as well as Jakarta, in order to prevent a repeat of last season's chaotic haj operation.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Kenari market project to go ahead
Kenari market project to go ahead JAKARTA (JP): City Market Authority, PD Pasar Jaya, intends to continue developing the Kenari market in Central Jakarta despite a dispute over the site with state-owned railway company PT Perumka.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Hospital staff, patients meet Muhammad Ali
Hospital staff, patients meet Muhammad Ali JAKARTA (JP): On his third visit to Indonesia, Muhammad Ali still charms young and old."The Greatest", a former self-claimed title which he refuted on Monday, was greeted by patients, nurses and doctors during his visit to the Harapan Kita Hospital, West...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Soccer fans die in road accident
Soccer fans die in road accident BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Five soccer fans were killed and another 43 injured as their overloaded truck overturned in Way Jepara on Sunday, Antara reported yesterday.Antara said the truck driver fled the scene.The accident that occurred at about 6:30 p.m.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Jakarta to get new condominium
Jakarta to get new condominium JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja is scheduled to inaugurate two condominiums and two apartment units, called the Taman Pasadenia Pulomas Project, in Pulomas, East Jakarta on Oct. 25, a company executive said yesterday.Gemala Misori W.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 22, 1996 Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,050 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 800 0 21,500 Andayani Megah 1,025 25 147,000 Aneka...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Rp 1b in cheques stolen
Rp 1b in cheques stolen JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Police are investigating how Rp 1 billion (US$429,184) in cheques went missing from a private company in the Bank Dagang Negara (BDN) building on Jl. Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta.Lt. Col. M.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Thousands of Jakartans suffer from mental ilness
Thousands of Jakartans suffer from mental ilness JAKARTA (JP): Between 9,000 and 27,000 of Jakarta's nine million people suffer from a serious mental disorder, 10 percent of whom need to undergo special treatment, said a health official yesterday.Dr.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Outspoken retired generals finding fresh support
Outspoken retired generals finding fresh support JAKARTA (JP): More people are coming out in support of a group of outspoken retired generals whom the government has labeled "inconsistent" toward the state ideology Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
'More Australian firms will produce car parts in RI'
'More Australian firms will produce car parts in RI' JAKARTA (JP): Australian Minister for Industry, Science and Tourism John Moore is optimistic that more Australian car- component manufacturers will set up here to support Indonesia's automotive industry.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
U.S. plans to go ahead with F-16 sale to RI
U.S. plans to go ahead with F-16 sale to RI WASHINGTON (AFP): The United States plans to go ahead with the sale of F-16 fighters to Indonesia next year, U.S. officials said Monday, despite human rights concerns and a flap over Indonesian campaign contributions.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Officials back timber theft
Officials back timber theft JAMBI, Jambi: The theft of ironwood in the province's forests continues unabated due to corrupt officials backing individuals, a press report said yesterday.The timber, which is suitable for building and furniture, is stolen from Bulian National Park.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Late Mrs. Tien Soeharto to be declared national heroine
Late Mrs. Tien Soeharto to be declared national heroine JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will declare the late First Lady Mrs. Tien Soeharto a national heroine on Nov. 10 when the nation commemorates National Heroes Day.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Change to law on presidency opposed
Change to law on presidency opposed JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono and former vice president Sudharmono are opposed to proposals for a law to regulate the presidential institution.They argue that the 1945 Constitution and the People's Consultative Assembly decrees pertaining to...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Fun House 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Just the Ten of Us 4:05 TV Drama 4:30 Documentary Film 4:55 Filler 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Indonesian Lesson 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Travel 6:15 Village Program 6:45 TV Series: Jump...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
House members visit Kalimantan
House members visit Kalimantan PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Visiting members of the House of Representatives urged the local government yesterday to make sure that all foreigners working in the area do so legally.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Utut labors to beat Liu
Utut labors to beat Liu JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's No. 1 chess player Utut Adianto had to labor before overcoming wild card entrant compatriot Dede Liu in the 47th move on an Indian Nimzo defense in the seventh round of the Gunadharma International Chess Tournament here yesterday.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Defiant Bhutto vows to stay in power
Defiant Bhutto vows to stay in powerBy Alistair Lyon ISLAMABAD (Reuter): Pakistan's beleaguered Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has vowed to stay in power in the teeth of mounting criticism of her three-year-old administration.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Holland's Detron enters Indonesia
Holland's Detron enters Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Detron Telecommunications of the Netherlands will expand its business into Indonesia in an effort to gain a slice of the lucrative and rapid growing telecommunications industry in the country.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Govt calls for int'l trading network
Govt calls for int'l trading network JAKARTA (JP): The government wants state-owned trading companies to develop international trading networks to help accelerate the growth of Indonesia's exports, Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said yesterday.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Asia Foundation struggles to strengthen civil society
Asia Foundation struggles to strengthen civil society JAKARTA (JP): While many private organizations tend to shy away from issues concerning political development, the Asia Foundation, through its own quiet work, has clearly underlined strengthening civil societies as one of its objectives.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Indonesia needs to open up its protected sectors: Moerdiono
Indonesia needs to open up its protected sectors: Moerdiono JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to further open up its protected sectors, simplify bureaucracy and empower businesses and social organizations to ensure high economic growth and compete in the coming free market era, Minister/State Secretary...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Firm urged to boost trade with OIC members
Firm urged to boost trade with OIC members JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called on domestic companies here yesterday to boost trade with other members of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC).
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Danish firm wins RI deal
Danish firm wins RI deal COPENHAGEN (Reuter): Danish cement and engineering group FLS Industries said yesterday it had won a 220 million crown order to supply machinery, equipment and engineering assistance to modernize a state-owned cement factory in Sumatra, Indonesia.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
RI's TV ad market becoming competitive
RI's TV ad market becoming competitive LONDON (Reuter): Indonesia's advertising market has becoming increasingly competitive with an exploding growth in the amount of available television airtime, according to a report released yesterday.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Logging company suspends operation
Logging company suspends operation JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: PT Kamundan Raya, which had 11 of its workers kidnapped by separatist rebels in August, has suspended operation in Timika district for security reasons.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
A need for reflection
A need for reflection The chairman of the lawmaking body of Nahdlatul Ulama, KH Ilyas Ruchiyat, has given Indonesian Moslems a deeply meaningful piece of advice: Don't fall into the same hole twice. This piece of advice was given in the context of the Oct.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Christian groups say no ulemas involved in riots
Christian groups say no ulemas involved in riots SURABAYA (JP): Several influential organizations, mainly Christian, have concluded that no Moslem ulema was involved in the recent church attacks in East Java.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Fierce battle expected at Tangerang motocross
Fierce battle expected at Tangerang motocross JAKARTA (JP): Four senior Indonesian crossers -- Frans and Pieter Tanujaya, Irwan Ardiansyah, Satya Soenarso -- will fight tooth and nail for the national title at the Gudang Garam Asia Pacific Motocross Championship in the Bumi Serpong Damai circuit in...
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Slander suspect regrets remark
Slander suspect regrets remark JAKARTA (JP): A Ministry of Religious Affairs official who is being tried for slander expressed regret in court yesterday for making a statement which the predominantly Christian Toraja community in South Sulawesi found offensive.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Astra's fate not up to us: Management
Astra's fate not up to us: Management JAKARTA (JP): The management of Astra International, currently caught up in a takeover battle, said yesterday the future of the country's largest automotive company lies in the hand of its shareholders.Teddy P.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Govt to issue regulation on hotel chains
Govt to issue regulation on hotel chains JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon issue a regulation requiring foreign hotel chains to set up Indonesian-incorporated companies before establishing or managing hotels in the country, Director General of Tourism Andi Mappi Sammeng said.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: DonationJP/msaFOSTER PARENT FUND: Businessman Sudwikatmono (left) presents a donation of Rp 30.5 million to Halimah Bambang Trihatmodjo (right), chairwoman of the Foster Parent Foundation at Planet Hollywood on Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Athletes' village project waiting for city permit
Athletes' village project waiting for city permit JAKARTA (JP): The 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games underwriting consortium has failed to begin construction of a new athletes' village because the city administration is yet to issue the building permit.
Wed, 23 Oct 1996
Megawati visits detained PDI supporters
Megawati visits detained PDI supporters JAKARTA (JP): Ousted Indonesian Democratic Party chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri was greeted with yells, laughter and songs when she visited PDI members detained at the Salemba prison and the Pondok Bambu correctional center for the first time yesterday.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996
City urged to buy water cathment plot
City urged to buy water cathment plot JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta mayoralty is urging the city administration to purchase a 300 hectare plot in Jagakarsa subdistrict in an effort to preserve it as a water catchment area.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996
Developing Indonesia's east
Developing Indonesia's eastFrom Pikiran RakyatThere is indeed a great gap yawning between the development of the western and the eastern parts of Indonesia. Experts from many disciplines have analyzed the gap and have provided proposals on how to resolve the problem.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996
Indonesia and Australia sign tourism pact
Indonesia and Australia sign tourism pact JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Australia signed a cooperation agreement yesterday to boost human resources development in both countries' tourist industries.The agreement, effective for five years, was signed by the chairman of the Sectoral National Body for...
Tue, 22 Oct 1996
Ali's flesh may be weak but his spirit is still punchy
Ali's flesh may be weak but his spirit is still punchy JAKARTA (JP): Boxing legend Muhammad Ali yesterday showed that the Parkinson's disease he developed in 1984 may have weakened his body but not his spirit.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996
The challenges ahead
The challenges ahead Although it may not come as a surprise to most people, there is little earth-shattering in the list of qualifications the ruling Golkar organization has suggested must be met by candidates in the 1998 presidential election.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996
Cover-up in Irian
Cover-up in Irian I am writing in response to your article 'Koteka' not a sign of poverty in Irian (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 12, 1996).Your report that Jayawijaya Regent J.B. Wenas claimed recently: "Many Dani residing in the spectacular Baliem valley are 'millionaires' who are proud to wear the...
Tue, 22 Oct 1996
Infant found at a housing park
Infant found at a housing park BEKASI, West Java (JP): A newly-born baby boy, presumably born out of wedlock, was found crying in a housing complex park by local residents yesterday."The infant, who was still bleeding, was wrapped in a pink cloth lying face down in a bush of grass," Mini, 45, a...
Tue, 22 Oct 1996
Jababeka estimates profit
Jababeka estimates profit JAKARTA (JP): Industrial estate developer PT Kawasan Industri Jababeka expects to meet its 1996 profit projection of Rp 180 billion (US$76 million) after it acquires three companies.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996
Ten dead and seven injured in Central Java floods
Ten dead and seven injured in Central Java floods PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): At least 10 people died and seven other were injured in rainstorms and floods in Central Java over the past few days, officials said yesterday.
Tue, 22 Oct 1996
Embassy co-hosts seminar
Embassy co-hosts seminar JAKARTA (JP): The Italian Embassy and University of Indonesia's School of Engineering will hold a seminar on microelectronics, new materials and information technology on Thursday, the embassy said yesterday.
Tue, 22 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,...
Tue, 22 Oct 1996
Jakarta crimes becoming more violent: Hamami
Jakarta crimes becoming more violent: Hamami JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata says that although city crime rates have fallen in recent years, the crimes themselves are becoming more violent.He said the recent spate of bank customer and taxi driver robberies was serious.