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Thu, 26 Sep 1996
Cunning swindler
Cunning swindlerFrom KompasSeveral weeks ago, the town of Cirebon was visited by a swindler. His features are light skin, straight hair, 1.65 meters tall and about 40 years of age.He fraudulently ordered some mobile phones for shop X.
Thu, 26 Sep 1996
1997 haj quota of 195,000 filled, government closes registration
1997 haj quota of 195,000 filled, government closes registration JAKARTA (JP): The government closed registration of next year's haj pilgrimage to Mecca for Moslems on Sept. 19 after the quota of 195,000 people was filled, an official said yesterday.
Thu, 26 Sep 1996
Youth jailed for insulting judge
Youth jailed for insulting judge JAKARTA (JP): A Surakarta university student was sentenced to five months in jail yesterday for throwing a shoe at a judge during the trial of controversial politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas in May.
Thu, 26 Sep 1996
'Women must push for gender equality'
'Women must push for gender equality' JAKARTA (JP): Legislator Marwah Daud Ibrahim said during a panel discussion yesterday that women, and society as a whole, should start creating a desired vision for incorporating gender and the development perspective.
Thu, 26 Sep 1996
Mal Taman Anggrek
Mal Taman Anggrek On behalf of our client, Mal Taman Anggrek, I would like to thank you for the article on the project in your Sept. 20, 1996 issue.However, there was one error that we would be grateful if you could correct.The general manager of Mal Taman Anggrek is Robert G. Muir, not Eddy Haydar.
Thu, 26 Sep 1996
High tech, fine craftsmanship fuse in wearable jewelry
High tech, fine craftsmanship fuse in wearable jewelryBy Parvathi Nayar Narayan JAKARTA (JP): 'Triptych' is a traveling exhibition that brings to Jakarta the concept of wearable jewelry viewed as works of art.
Thu, 26 Sep 1996
City-owned hotel opens in October
City-owned hotel opens in October JAKARTA (JP): The grand opening of a new city-owned hotel, Hotel Cempaka Jakarta, will be held on Oct. 1, a few months after its soft opening, an official said.Gito Bantas, the director of PT Wisata Niaga Jaya, a city- owned tourism firm, said yesterday the...
Thu, 26 Sep 1996
FIFA rules out change in soccer 2002 W. Cup host
FIFA rules out change in soccer 2002 W. Cup host ZURICH (DPA): Japan and South Korea will remain co-hosts of the 2002 football World Cup despite their bickering about the number of teams that should take part, the International Football Federation (FIFA) secretary general Joseph Blatter said in an...
Thu, 26 Sep 1996
Attacks on city taxi drivers on the rise
Attacks on city taxi drivers on the rise JAKARTA (JP): Another taxi driver has become the victim of robbers pretending to be passengers, indicating that the frequency of attacks on taxi drivers has not decreased.
Thu, 26 Sep 1996
Info system installed to control floods
Info system installed to control floods JAKARTA (JP): The government now has both manual and automatic information systems to warn people of floods after a computerized system to provide accurate and continuous data on water levels was set up in May.The automatic system is online at all times.
Thu, 26 Sep 1996
Land for transmigration
Land for transmigration BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Head of the Bengkulu provincial transmigration ministry office Basuki welcomed the local people's plan to give up their land for transmigrants."This plan should be praised because the local people have shown they want to make the transmigration program a...
Thu, 26 Sep 1996
Malaysia to build new naval base
Malaysia to build new naval base KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia plans to build a one billion ringgit (US$400 million) naval base in the eastern state of Sabah to beef up maritime security in the area, the New Straits Times said yesterday.
Thu, 26 Sep 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: Back to The Wild 4:05 Film: Here Comes the Stars: Bob Hope II 4:30 Education: Dunia Mahasiswa 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Evening News 5:25 My Country 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00...
Thu, 26 Sep 1996
Guard admits receiving cash from Eddy Tansil
Guard admits receiving cash from Eddy Tansil JAKARTA (JP): A prison warden being tried for his alleged complicity in the escape of notorious businessman Eddy Tansil from Cipinang penitentiary last May has denied plotting the escape.
Thu, 26 Sep 1996
Museums told to tighten security following theft
Museums told to tighten security following theft JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday ordered all state museums to tighten their security, following the theft of several paintings from the National Museum.The government and the police yesterday still refused to say how many paintings went missing.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
RI prepares for the next century through technology: Habibie
RI prepares for the next century through technology: Habibie JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said yesterday that by the 21st century Indonesia will have four science and technology research centers.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Bogus officer arrested
Bogus officer arrested JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta Police yesterday arrested a bogus police captain for attempting to extort money from a motorcyclist on Jl. Daan Mogot.Chief of the West Jakarta Police Detectives Maj. Ronie F.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Indonesia makes progress in ending software piracy
Indonesia makes progress in ending software piracy JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, singled out by the U.S. as one of the worst offenders of property rights, is making progress in eliminating computer software piracy, the U.S.-based Business Software Alliance (BSA) said yesterday.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Minister says 'no' to foreign intervention in internal dispute
Minister says 'no' to foreign intervention in internal dispute JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono told the House of Representatives that the government would not tolerate, under any circumstances, foreign intervention in the country's domestic affairs.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Is 'umroh' more important?
Is 'umroh' more important?From Pikiran RakyatGoing on an umroh (minor haj) has become popular in Indonesia. Maybe this is a trend. The umroh is usually combined with a trip to the Middle East or Europe.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Management of bank summoned
Management of bank summoned JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court has summoned the management of the HongkongBank for its failure to obey a ruling by the arbitrary body of the Ministry of Manpower on the reinstatement of 166 employees.The summons dated Sept.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Govt may protect satellite operator
Govt may protect satellite operator JAKARTA (JP): The government may protect the business of PT Asia Cellular Satellite System (ACeS), a satellite-based Personal Communications Services (PCS) provider, from competition from foreign firms.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Minister Tunky optimistic about Indonesian exports
Minister Tunky optimistic about Indonesian exports SAO PAULO, Brazil (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said here yesterday that Indonesia's exports would improve this year partly because of the facilities that the government has given to exporters and investors.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Orphanage for pregnant women
Orphanage for pregnant women DENPASAR, Bali: A scholar has proposed establishing an orphanage for unmarried pregnant women to prevent them from resorting to abortions or disposal of their children.Wimpie Pangkahila, a lecturer at the Udayana University School of Medicine, said last week that sparse...
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Doping tests to be released next week
Doping tests to be released next week JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the National Sports Council Wismoyo Arismunandar is scheduled to announce the results of the doping tests from the 14th National Games after Sept. 29.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Wardiman opens huge book fair
Wardiman opens huge book fair JAKARTA (JP): The International Book Fair 1996, which brings together 93 publishers from Indonesia and abroad, was officially opened by Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro yesterday.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Govt to tender Natuna projects soon: Habibie
Govt to tender Natuna projects soon: Habibie JAKARTA (JP): The government will tender the Natuna natural gas development project on Oct. 1, State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said yesterday.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Robbers make off with Rp 2 million
Robbers make off with Rp 2 million BEKASI, West Java (JP): Eight unidentified men broke into two houses in the Setu village in the early hours of yesterday and made off with Rp 2 million in cash, after wounding two people and tying up another with plastic rope before throwing him into a well.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Govt drafting regulation to limit land holdings
Govt drafting regulation to limit land holdings JAKARTA (JP): The government is currently drafting a regulation to limit the size of land holdings by individuals, State Minister of Agrarian Affairs Soni Harsono said yesterday.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Disrupted water supplies
Disrupted water supplies JAKARTA (JP): Water supplies from the city-owned water company PDAM Jaya, to the Kebon Sirih and Tanah Abang areas will be disrupted on Sept. 27 and Sept. 28 due to roadwork.Head of PD PAM Jaya's marketing department, Agus Tabrani, explained yesterday that the main pipe on...
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Jostling for seats
Jostling for seats Although the lists of candidates for the national legislature have been submitted to the Indonesian Electoral Committee by the three contesting parties, lobbying by candidates and party activists goes on.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Police chief warned of types of crimes
Police chief warned of types of crimes TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Greater Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata has warned that the rapid growth of the Tangerang township, some 30 kilometers west of Jakarta, has brought about changes in society and in the pattern of crimes.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Fun House 3:05 Children 's Program: Pasir Putih dan Taman Laut 3:30 TV Series: Just The Ten of Us 4:05 TV Drama: Di Balik Buaian Semu 4:30 Documentary Film 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan...
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
RI allocates LSWR export
RI allocates LSWR export SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia's state-owned Pertamina has allocated 3.8 million barrels of low sulfur waxy residue for lifting in October, industry sources said yesterday.They said Pertamina issued the loading schedule on Monday but has yet to issue individual allocations...
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Bonus for Davis Cup players
Bonus for Davis Cup players JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Tennis Association Sarwono Kusumaatmadja promised that he will present the national men's team with cash bonuses after their success in the Asia- Oceania Davis Cup Group third playoff in Taipei last week.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: ChessOmni BataviaCHESS MEETING: Kelvin Ong (right), executive assistant manager of Hotel Omni Batavia, welcomes State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung. Tandjung attended a dinner recently with members of the Indonesian Chess Association at Sun Deck Terrace.
Wed, 25 Sep 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 Sundays, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday,...
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
RI insists on its candidate for INRO chief
RI insists on its candidate for INRO chief JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has no plans to withdraw its candidate for head of the Kuala Lumpur-based International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) in spite of an objection from Malaysia, according to Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Student stabbed to death in brawl
Student stabbed to death in brawl JAKARTA (JP): A student of the privately run Mercu Suar technical senior high school in East Jakarta was stabbed to death yesterday by students from another private technical high school during a brawl at a bus shelter in Bekasi.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Asia-Pacific strategic development
Asia-Pacific strategic developmentBy Jusuf Wanandi The following article is based on a paper presented at a seminar on "One Southeast Asia in a New Regional and International Setting" on Sept. 18 in connection with the silver anniversary of the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
AIM awards handed out
AIM awards handed out JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita (right, photo below) presents the award for the best operation management to S. P. Lohia, the vice president of PT Indorama Synthetics.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
IPTN delays maiden flight of 2nd N-250 plane
IPTN delays maiden flight of 2nd N-250 plane JAKARTA (JP): The maiden flight of the second N-250 airplane, designed by PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN), will be delayed for non-technical reasons, a company executive said yesterday.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
`Literacy up, but reading habits poor'
`Literacy up, but reading habits poor' BOGOR, West Java (JP): Indonesia's success in fighting illiteracy may have won it international praise, but is being undermined by the poor reading habit of its people, president Soeharto said yesterday.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
RI wants to balance trade with Latin America by 2000
RI wants to balance trade with Latin America by 2000By Riyadi SAO PAULO, Brazil (JP): Indonesia is aiming to balance its trade with Latin American countries by the turn of the century, Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Labroy Marine seeks listing
Labroy Marine seeks listing SINGAPORE (Reuter): Labroy Marine Ltd said yesterday it has received approval in principle for a main board listing on the Stock Exchange of Singapore.The Singapore-based marine company, formerly called Heng Huat Shipbuilding and Construction, also has offices in...
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Valuable economic data
Valuable economic data The Central Bureau of Statistics, known by its local acronym BPS (Biro Pusat Statistik), had previously compiled and published official data on only past social and economic developments.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Border crossers fate unknown
Border crossers fate unknown JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The Irian Jaya provincial administration is concerned about the hundreds of people who crossed the border and are being held in East Awin camp, Kuinga, Papua New Guinea.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Govt and people may dance to different tunes
Govt and people may dance to different tunes The ruling Golkar political grouping is recruiting artists as vote-getters for next year's election to the House of Representatives, including popular singer Rhoma Irama. Arief Budiman argues that this move may not fare well for the artists themselves.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Footpaths were made for walking
Footpaths were made for walkingFrom NeracaPleasant walks on Jakarta sidewalks are a dream to all the capital's pedestrians. Not to mention the kind of stroll pedestrians along Singapore's Orchard Road enjoy. That is some dream, really.
Wed, 25 Sep 1996
Nepotism not really an issue: Moerdiono
Nepotism not really an issue: Moerdiono JAKARTA (JP): Amid rising criticism, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said yesterday there was nothing wrong with recruiting relatives of well-placed officials as prospective members of the House of Representatives.