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Thu, 17 Oct 1996
Village chief lead 55 protesting traders
Village chief lead 55 protesting traders BEKASI, West Java (JP): Kali Baru village chief Antartika S.W. led a delegation of 55 traders who went to the Bekasi mayoralty yesterday to protest the planned demolition of their kiosks.
Thu, 17 Oct 1996
Asahimas forms trading arm
Asahimas forms trading arm JAKARTA (JP): PT Asahimas Flat Glass Co. Ltd will set up a trading arm in Singapore to support the marketing of its glass products in Asia.Asahimas, a major flat glass producer listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, announced yesterday that it plans to establish a trading...
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
No presidential succession before 2003: Suhardiman
No presidential succession before 2003: Suhardiman JAKARTA (JP): There should be no discussion of the presidential succession until 2003, said Chairman Suhardiman of SOKSI, an organization which helped found Golkar.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Utut draws with Sokolov in opener
Utut draws with Sokolov in opener JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number-one chess player, Utut Adianto, drew with Ivan Sokolov of Bosnia-Herzegovina at the 48th move on the first day of the Gunadarma International Grandmaster Chess Tournament here yesterday.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Law to protect domestic retailers called for
Law to protect domestic retailers called for JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Retail Merchants Association (Aprindo) called on the government yesterday to introduce a law to protect domestic retailers from foreign competitors and unfair rivalry among local players"Today, each province has its own local...
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
KL reporters barred from soccer matches
KL reporters barred from soccer matches KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Two Malaysian state soccer associations, alleging unfair reporting by three local newspapers, yesterday barred reporters from covering the current Malaysian league matches.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Malaysian FM to visit Vietnam
Malaysian FM to visit Vietnam KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Malaysian Foreign Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said yesterday he will make an eight-day trip beginning tomorrow to Vietnam, Myanmar and Cambodia to strengthen bilateral relations.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Tennis show hits town
Tennis show hits town JAKARTA (JP): A tennis version of the basketball entertainers the Harlem Globetrotters is to be performed at the Regent Jakarta tomorrow evening by the Peter Burwash International (PBI).
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Three die of dog bites
Three die of dog bites KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Three of 12 people reported to have been bitten by dogs over the past 10 days have died, Antara reported yesterday.The incidents in the Kendari and Buton regencies, have sparked fears of a rabies outbreak.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
E. Java athletes wait for bonuses
E. Java athletes wait for bonuses JAKARTA (JP): Although Governor Basofi Soedirman is ready to award bonuses to the East Javanese who broke records at the National Games last month, he cannot do so until the East Java chapter of the National Sports Council receives the official list of record...
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Fifth Indonesian enters Global 500 Roll of Honor
Fifth Indonesian enters Global 500 Roll of Honor JAKARTA (JP): Bahuddin Hi Pabbite has spent more than 50 years nurturing maleo, a beautiful Indonesian-bird species which is in danger of extinction. He received international recognition on Monday for his efforts.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Vehicle license fee
Vehicle license feeFrom KompasI duly extended my vehicle license at Polda Metro Jaya and met all the required terms. However, coincidentally, my plate number has only one digit. The tax to be paid reached hundreds of thousands of rupiah as printed on the license, plus a donation of Rp 15,000 for...
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Marathon to put pressure on Ramos
Marathon to put pressure on Ramos MANILA (AFP): A Roman Catholic priest will run a 3,000 kilometer marathon across the Philippine archipelago to put pressure on President Fidel Ramos not to run for a new term in 1998, a Manila newspaper said yesterday.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Bureaucracy slows ASEAN's sub-regional cooperation
Bureaucracy slows ASEAN's sub-regional cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Bureaucratic and fiscal problems hinder the development of sub-regional economic cooperation in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), analysts said.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Latest violence blamed on inequity and modernization
Latest violence blamed on inequity and modernization JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians are fast becoming part of a "frustrated society" prone to violence and must begin looking for solutions that go to the root of the problems, two political observers said yesterday.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Antipolio drive for 951,900 babies
Antipolio drive for 951,900 babies JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is targeting 951,900 under-fives in this year's second nationwide antipolio drive.Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday that the number will hopefully exceed the target because there is a possibility that children living...
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Businessmen want Japan to open its market
Businessmen want Japan to open its market JAKARTA (JP): Southeast Asian businessmen yesterday urged Japan to open its domestic market to help reduce the gaping trade deficit between Japan and the region.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
HongkongBank union executives dismissed
HongkongBank union executives dismissed JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Manpower's arbitration body has agreed to a request from the management of The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd. to dismiss all 11 executives of its union following a prolonged dispute.The decision, dated Sept.
Wed, 16 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, 16 Oct 1996
Mitra Global to help install more telephone lines
Mitra Global to help install more telephone lines JAKARTA (JP): PT Mitra Global Telekomunikasi Indonesia, a private firm commissioned to install telephone lines in Central Java, is willing to help the state meet increased national targets for telecommunications development.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
City grinds to a standstill after tropical downpours
City grinds to a standstill after tropical downpours JAKARTA (JP): Yesterday's torrents caused inundation in many areas and left thousands stranded in bus shelters as traffic was paralyzed.On main streets such as Jl. Gajah Mada, Jl. Merdeka Selatan, Jl. Thamrin, Jl. Sudirman and Jl.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Tuan Sing buys tire firm
Tuan Sing buys tire firm SINGAPORE (Reuter): Diversified Tuan Sing Holdings Ltd said yesterday it had bought Singapore Bandag Pte Ltd, a tire retreading company, for S$6.6 million.Singapore Bandag and its wholly-owned Malaysian subsidiary, Performance Retreads Sdn Bhd, both have a franchise...
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Three years demanded for Dutchman
Three years demanded for Dutchman JAKARTA (JP): A government prosecutor yesterday demanded a three-year jail term for a 56-year-old Dutch businessman accused of trafficking nearly 1,000 Ecstasy pills.Prosecutor Petrus Sambara also urged the Central Jakarta District Court to fine the defendant, who...
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Malang to host jet ski c'ship
Malang to host jet ski c'ship JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Jet Sports Association is to hold the seventh leg of the National Jetski Championships at the Selorejo dam, Malang, East Java, on Nov. 2 and Nov. 3.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
JSX ties up with UI
JSX ties up with UI JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Indonesia (UI) yesterday in an effort to improve student awareness of capital market development.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
SEAG must amuse people: Minister
SEAG must amuse people: Minister JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman said that the 19th Southeast Asian Games to be staged here in October next year should be an entertaining event.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Nobel award won't affect Norway-RI relations: Minister
Nobel award won't affect Norway-RI relations: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The peace prize given to East Timor separatist leader Jose Ramos Horta by the Norwegian Nobel Committee is not likely to disrupt relations between Jakarta and Oslo, a Norwegian minister said here yesterday.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
South Korea rejects World Cup criticism
South Korea rejects World Cup criticism SEOUL (AFP): South Korean World Cup organizers said yesterday they were not taking seriously criticism made by FIFA general secretary Sepp Blatter of preparations for the 2002 finals.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: CameraJP/byiNEW CAMERA: Polaroid executives Victor Filamor (left), Ridwan E. Damhart (second from left), Gerry E. Buist (second from right) and Iskandarsyah (right), display the new Polaroid 636 Talking Camera. The launch was at the Shangri-La hotel in Jakarta on Oct. 10.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Klender market construction done
Klender market construction done JAKARTA (JP): Construction work on the market near the Klender housing complex which was destroyed by fire has been completed and vendors can occupy their kiosks beginning Oct.16.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Fun House 3:05 Children's Program: Arena 123: Sahabat Kita 3:30 TV Series: Just the Ten of Us 4:05 TV Drama: Habis Gelap Terbitlah Terang 4:30 Documentary Film 4:55 Filler 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Indonesian Lesson 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita...
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
SICOM changes rubber terms
SICOM changes rubber terms SINGAPORE (AFP): The Singapore Commodity Exchange (SICOM) announced yesterday changes in the delivery terms of the most popular rubber futures contract, TSR20.The contract's denomination was also changed to U.S. dollars from Singapore dollars.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
ABRI's dual function
ABRI's dual functionFrom JayakartaAs I recall, three retired generals, including AH Nasution, have to a great length given explanations about the dual function of the Armed Forces (ABRI). Therefore it should be clear what ideas are behind the concept of ABRI's dual function, which came into...
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Unemployment worries Try
Unemployment worries Try JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno raised concern yesterday over a minister's report that 130,000 university graduates are jobless.Try asked Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief to find a prompt solution to the problem.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Drivers complain about extortion
Drivers complain about extortion JAKARTA (JP): Minivan drivers plying the Kebayoran Lama-Taman Mangu, West Java, route are complaining that a group of street hoodlums have been extorting money from them.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Ruwiyati banned from half marathon
Ruwiyati banned from half marathon JAKARTA (JP): The Southeast Asian Games women's marathon gold medalist, Ruwiyati, from the Salatiga, Central Java-based Tiger Locomotive club has been banned from defending her Asia Pacific Nitoh Half Marathon title in Bali because she registered late.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Illegal traffic raids
Illegal traffic raidsFrom NeracaWe live in Jakarta and commute to and fro between our job at a factory in Tangerang and home. On our daily route, either by toll or regular road, we will most certainly meet irregularities conducted by members of the police force and the Traffic and Transportation...
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Bob Dole hits Bill Clinton on Asian connections
Bob Dole hits Bill Clinton on Asian connections KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Agencies): Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole demanded Monday that President Bill Clinton answer questions on his links to Asian businessmen and their contributions to Democratic party coffers, Reuters reported.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Octoberfest in Bali
Octoberfest in Bali NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): The Sheraton Nusa Indah Bali hotel plans to stage Bali's first German Octoberfest later this month to attract more tourists.Hotel general manager Lothar R. Pehl told journalists yesterday that Nusa Indah Hall at the Bali International Convention Center will...
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Disco ban abused
Disco ban abused BEKASI, West Java (JP): The regency's ban on discotheques last year has been abused by entertainment operators while the authorities have been lax in their enforcement of the regulation, according to young people in the area.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Union proposes 15% hike in minimum wage
Union proposes 15% hike in minimum wage JAKARTA (JP): The Federation of All Indonesian Workers Union proposed yesterday that the government raise the minimum regional daily wage by 15 percent next year.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
'Religious diversity is a strength'
'Religious diversity is a strength' DILI, East Timor (JP): President Soeharto stated yesterday that religious diversity should not be seen as a weakness or source of conflict but as a strength and catalyst to help propel the wheels of development.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Tangerang mayor urged to close nightspots
Tangerang mayor urged to close nightspots TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Local figures and ulemas have urged Tangerang Mayor Djakaria Machmud to keep his promise and close down nightspots found to be used as Ecstasy dealing sites.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 15, 1996 Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,100 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,175 400 3,043,000 Andayani Megah 975 -50 239,500...
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Man robbed of Rp 33 million in Cilandak
Man robbed of Rp 33 million in Cilandak JAKARTA (JP): Two unidentified men, one of whom was armed with a gun, robbed a private employee yesterday of Rp 33 million (US$14,165) on Jl. Fatmawati in Cilandak, South Jakarta.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Sinar Mas assets may aid Amcol
Sinar Mas assets may aid Amcol JAKARTA (JP): Business tycoon Eka Tjipta Widjaja is considering injecting part of his Sinar Mas Group's assets into the beleaguered Amcol Holdings.Eka said that the transfer of group assets into the Singapore- based Amcol is part of a deal currently being negotiated.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Nobel Peace Prize
Nobel Peace Prize I was extremely disappointed with The Jakarta Post's coverage of the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo and Jose Ramos Horta ("Belo and Horta receive Nobel peace prize," Oct. 12, 1996).
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Tri Polyta's profit drops
Tri Polyta's profit drops JAKARTA (JP): The country's largest polypropylene resins producer, PT Tri Polyta Indonesia (TPI), reported yesterday that it booked a net profit of Rp 45.5 billion (US$19.4 million) in the first nine months of this year, compared to Rp 54.
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Islamic Center dedicated
Islamic Center dedicated AMBON, Maluku: Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher opened the Rp 1 billion (US$425,000) Islamic Center here on Monday, Antara reported yesterday.Tarmizi donated Rp 70 million to the Al-Fatah Grand Mosque Foundation which manages the center, which aims to propagate...
Wed, 16 Oct 1996
Surya Wisesa gets B+ rating
Surya Wisesa gets B+ rating HONG KONG (Reuter): Standard & Poors rating agency said yesterday it assigned its long-term corporate credit rating of B+ to P.T. Fajar Surya Wisesa.It also assigned a B+ rating to Fajar unit FSW International Finance Company B.