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Tue, 08 Oct 1996
RI woman the first SE Asian to conquer Mount Everest
RI woman the first SE Asian to conquer Mount Everest JAKARTA (JP): Clara Sumarwati became the first Indonesian, and the first Southeast Asian, to reach the 8,848-meter summit of Mt. Everest when she planted the Indonesian flag into the snow-capped peak on Sept. 26.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
University choir revives 15th century madrigals
University choir revives 15th century madrigalsBy Arif Suryobuwono JAKARTA (JP): The Parahyangan Catholic University choir of Bandung, West Java took listeners on a lively journey from the 15th century madrigals to modern times during unaccompanied voices (a cappella) performances on Friday and...
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Norwegian PM urges ASEAN to press Myanmar on rights
Norwegian PM urges ASEAN to press Myanmar on rights BANGKOK (Agencies): Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland yesterday urged ASEAN countries to put more pressure on Myanmar to respect human rights and democracy, indicating growing impatience with the "constructive engagement" policy.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Tjiwi Kimia to issue bonds
Tjiwi Kimia to issue bonds JAKARTA (JP): PT Tjiwi Kimia, a publicly-listed paper producer of the Sinar Mas Group, said yesterday that it will issue bonds worth Rp 200 billion (US$85 million) to repay its debts.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Govt tries new approach on Timika resettlement
Govt tries new approach on Timika resettlement JAKARTA (JP): The government is trying a "social approach" to win Irian Jaya natives' hearts so they will accept resettlers from other provinces in Timika subdistrict.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
PT. Pelni to acquire new ship
PT. Pelni to acquire new ship JAKARTA (JP): German shipmaker Meyer Shipyard will deliver the passenger vessel Bukit Siguntang to Indonesia in the German port city of Papenburg on Oct. 12, the Indonesian embassy in Bonn announced yesterday.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Defendant outraged over verdict
Defendant outraged over verdict JAKARTA (JP): A man convicted for assisting in the murder of a businessman in North Jakarta flew into a rage yesterday when the judge handed down a nine-year prison sentence for the crime.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Tribal people need serious care
Tribal people need serious care KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: An estimated 1.1 million tribal people need serious attention from the government to improve their living conditions, an official said yesterday.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Communist belts scare Banyumas
Communist belts scare Banyumas PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The police have arrested a 32-year- old trader on charges of selling belts with buckles bearing the communist hammer-and-sickle symbol.Col. Bambang Munarso, chief of the Banyumas police command, said yesterday that the authorities are...
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Jakarta supports KL's idea on bridge
Jakarta supports KL's idea on bridge KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Indonesian President Soeharto agreed in talks here yesterday with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad to consider building a bridge to link the Malaysian peninsula with north Sumatra.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Don't politicize religions, says Gen. Feisal
Don't politicize religions, says Gen. Feisal JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung warned social groups yesterday against politicizing religions, citing the risk of national disunity.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Birds' habitat in danger
Birds' habitat in danger AMBON, Maluku: The forest reserve on the Halmahera island, which is a well-known home to numerous species of birds, is under threat from unchecked logging, a local official said yesterday.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Stop soccer hooliganism: City police
Stop soccer hooliganism: City police JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata yesterday called on authorities outside Jakarta to be selective when sending soccer fans to the capital to watch their home teams play.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
'Pokoke...' reflects an antireason mentality
'Pokoke...' reflects an antireason mentalityBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Pokoke... , or roughly "in principle", is a Javanese expression denoting a very determined resolution, not to be changed by any power on earth; neither by the power of reason, nor by brute force.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
PT Telkom defends long-distance policy
PT Telkom defends long-distance policy JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned domestic telecommunications provider PT Telkom will not alter its new discount long distance phone call period, which begins two hours later and is two hours shorter than before.Telkom president Asman A.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
PPP faction urges public consultation on alcohol decree
PPP faction urges public consultation on alcohol decree JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party faction on the City Council is urging the Home Affairs Ministry to hold consultation dialogs with the public before approving a provincial decree on alcohol distribution controls.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Genting discovers gas in Irian Jaya
Genting discovers gas in Irian Jaya KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian casino operator Genting Bhd said yesterday that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cairns Ltd, has made a gas discovery in its Muturi concession in north west Irian Jaya, Indonesia.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Babies born safely
Babies born safely BANDUNG (JP): Twenty-seven-year-old Elidawati gave birth yesterday to Indonesia's first quintuplets through cesarean section at Borromeus Hospital.The babies -- two males and three females -- were born in the 32nd week of pregnancy within a one-minute interval of each other...
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Seminar on geology planned
Seminar on geology planned JAKARTA (JP): The City Mining Agency plans to hold a one-day seminar on geology, which will discuss, among other things, drainage, the subway and land reclamation.Governor Surjadi Soedirdja will open the seminar, which will feature local experts as speakers and moderators.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Bakrie project in Uzbekistan
Bakrie project in Uzbekistan JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie Communications Corporation, a subsidiary of the diversified Bakrie Group, has installed 30,000 telephone lines in Samarkand, Uzbekistan Republic, the group announced yesterday.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Drug firms want patent law delayed
Drug firms want patent law delayed JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to enforce the revised patent law by January has unnerved the local pharmaceutical industry, which is still almost entirely dependent on imported raw materials.
Tue, 08 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, 08 Oct 1996
President to dedicate new plant
President to dedicate new plant JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is scheduled to dedicate tomorrow the country's first phosphate plant.The plant, located in Ciamis, West Java, is owned by PT Istana Kanematsu Indonesia. Istana Kanematsu's president, Julindo S.A.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Prison guard rejects charge in Tansil case
Prison guard rejects charge in Tansil case JAKARTA (JP): A staff member of the Cipinang penitentiary rejected yesterday the accusation that he took part in a plot to let businessman Eddy Tansil escape last May in return for money.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Garlic smugglers arrested
Garlic smugglers arrested TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Two truck drivers who were transporting five tons of garlic were apprehended Sunday evening in the Teluk Naga district.The lading documents stated that the trucks, with Medan license plates, carried cow hides, Lt.Col.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Father Sandyawan
Father Sandyawan In response to B. Ajie Kawentar's letter of Sept. 23, I appreciate the noble moral qualities of Father Sandyawan but would like to make several points:* Sandyawan must abide by Indonesia's penal code.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
RI won't offer concessions to Japan, EU over car dispute
RI won't offer concessions to Japan, EU over car dispute JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said yesterday that Indonesia will not offer any concessions to Japan or the European Union (EU) to settle their disputes over Jakarta's national car policy.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
KONI identifies Games drug users
KONI identifies Games drug users JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) disclosed yesterday the names of the six athletes who failed their dope tests at the 14th National Games here last month and stripped the medal winners of their prizes.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Dutch police investigate RI embassy employee
Dutch police investigate RI embassy employee JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday it was looking into a Dutch press report which suggested that an employee of the Indonesian embassy in The Hague was involved in an Ecstasy syndicate.
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 7, 1996 Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,100 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 675 -25 22,500 Andayani Megah 1,025 0 35,000 Aneka...
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Dharmala to issue $200m FRN
Dharmala to issue $200m FRN JAKARTA (JP): Dharmala Intiutama International B.V. signed an agreement, arranged by Peregrine Fixed Income Limited, with a number of investors yesterday to launch US$200 million worth of guaranteed floating rate notes (FRN).
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
Labor unions urged to be self-financing
Labor unions urged to be self-financing JAKARTA (JP): A labor unionist urged labor organizations yesterday to be more financially independent to improve their ability to bargain.Thomas Thomas, general secretary of Singapore Shell's employee union, suggested the idea at a three-day regional seminar...
Tue, 08 Oct 1996
RP economic reforms paying off
RP economic reforms paying offBy Cecilia Quiambao MANILA (JP): After a spate of false starts, the Philippines appears to be moving toward a period of sustained high growth, analysts say.The previously sheltered economy has begun to reap the fruits of bold policy reforms.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Bre-X expects to resolve Busang issues
Bre-X expects to resolve Busang issues CALGARY, CANADA (Reuter): Bre-X Minerals Ltd said that it has been told by a law firm advising it that the claims of one of its Indonesian partners to a 10 percent participation in Busang II and Busang III are without merit.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
NTT may have two more HIV cases
NTT may have two more HIV cases KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Governor Herman Musakabe said over the weekend that he has not seen a report issued by the health ministry last week citing the discovery of two HIV-positive prostitutes."I haven't received any official reports.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
RI chess teams receive quiet welcome
RI chess teams receive quiet welcome JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian men's and women's chess teams touched down here Saturday after two intense weeks at the 32nd Chess Olympics in Armenia.The welcome ceremony at Soekarno-Hatta airport was modest as none of the National Sports Council's top brass were...
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Strike ends after SPSI meeting
Strike ends after SPSI meeting BEKASI, West Java (JP): The management of a diesel engine manufacturing company in Cikarang has agreed to the demands of 200 of its workers following their two-day sit-in.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
KL may freeze inflow of workers
KL may freeze inflow of workers KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia is considering freezing immigration of Bangladeshi workers after Premier Mahathir Mohamad's ruling party blamed them for the country's rising security and social problems, officials said yesterday.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
ASEAN seeks UNDP aid for free trade area
ASEAN seeks UNDP aid for free trade area KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday sought assistance from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to facilitate its implementation of a free trade area.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Jambi students told to watch TV series
Jambi students told to watch TV series JAKARTA (JP): Junior and senior high school students in Jambi have been instructed to spend a portion of their coming vacation watching a local television series about a child who struggles triumphantly to continue with his studies.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Symbolism significant in Australian aboriginal dance
Symbolism significant in Australian aboriginal danceBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): Symbolism, particularly color symbolism, is the main element in Ochres, a contemporary Aboriginal dance performed by Bangarra Dance Theater at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta, last Friday and Saturday.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Office work at home
Office work at homeFrom Bisnis IndonesiaEast Jakarta mayor's measures to revive order in residential zones under his jurisdiction should be followed by other mayors in other cities. In particular, it should be copied by the mayor of South Jakarta, a residential neighborhood infested with many...
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Indonesia's plywood exports to Japan up 11%
Indonesia's plywood exports to Japan up 11% JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's plywood exports to Japan saw an 11 percent increase in the first nine months of this year and are expected to continue rising until next year, an international researcher says.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Hitachi to export mini excavators to holland
Hitachi to export mini excavators to holland BEKASI, West Java (JP): PT Hitachi Construction Machinery Indonesia, a Japanese-Indonesian joint venture producing hydraulic excavators, plans to manufacture other heavy equipment and expand marketing to Europe, company executives said.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
RI to buy gas-fueled buses
RI to buy gas-fueled buses JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto has invited the French car-maker Renault to bid for the supply of 700 gas-fueled buses in Indonesia next year."We will participate in the tender for the supply of the gas- fueled buses," said Renault's technical...
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Outdated law destroying local cultures: Study
Outdated law destroying local cultures: Study JAKARTA (JP): A 1979 law on village governance threatens rural communities' traditional autonomy and cultures because it makes village chiefs answer to the government instead of to the people who elect them, a study has found.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Inefficient train service
Inefficient train serviceFrom NeracaThe Jakarta-Bogor electric train is following in the footsteps of the metro mini, dropping passengers off all over the place. This is very inconvenient for the other passengers.We recently boarded the electric train for Bogor, but had to disembark at Depok Lama.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Bambang Triantoro defends stance
Bambang Triantoro defends stance JAKARTA (JP): Bambang Triantoro, who is known as a critic of the government, denied that outspoken retired generals were striving to undermine the state ideology Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution when they criticized government policies.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Asia stocks may get reprieve from U.S. rally
Asia stocks may get reprieve from U.S. rally HONG KONG (Reuter): Asian stock markets are likely to receive an early boost this week from Wall Street's surge to last week's record close.The Dow Jones industrials index rallied around 60 points to end just shy of the 6,000 milestone after weak U.S.
Mon, 07 Oct 1996
Analysts predict stock prices to be firm
Analysts predict stock prices to be firm JAKARTA (JP): Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are likely to remain firm this week as foreign investors are expected to stay in the market, though many would prefer to be more choosy, several analysts said over the weekend.