Archive: 27 April 2001
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Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Drug giants bow to health needs
Drug giants bow to health needs The international pharmaceutical industry suffered a rare setback on Thursday when it abandoned its challenge to a South African law which allows for the import of brand-name drugs used in the treatment of AIDS from nations where they are sold more cheaply. The settlement serves as belated recognition of public health needs and common sense.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rectors urge united effort to solve crisis
Rectors urge united effort to solve crisis MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Rectors of universities from across the country urged the nation in a meeting here on Thursday to collectively lift Indonesia out of its crisis without becoming too dependent on the conduct of its political leaders.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 26, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 67,500 Adindo Foresta 95 -5 1,000 AGIS 150 0 352,000 Alakasa 105 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,125 0 5,500 Alter Abadi 70 5 140,000 Alumindo Light 575 0 0 Andhi Chandra 1,775 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 160 0 0 Aneka Tambang 800 0 154,000 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 Apac Citra 285 0 0 Aqua Golden...
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
West demonstrates confused priorities
West demonstrates confused priorities Nothing exemplifies the sheer destructive lunacy of the policies of some Western organisations toward Indonesia, as the present campaign by some to stop the IMF and World Bank from aiding Indonesia until illegal logging here comes to an end. Illegal logging is just one symptom of the absence of law and order and the ubiquitous presence of corruption in this country.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
PSSI increases cash bonus
PSSI increases cash bonus JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) will increase the cash bonus for national players should they win in their away matches. PSSI spokesman Eddi Elison said on Thursday that the decision was made based on an agreement between the official in charge of athlete development Ismet D. Tahir and team manager Irawadi D. Hanafi.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Regional administrations not prepared for AFTA
Regional administrations not prepared for AFTA YOGYAKARTA (JP): Regional administrations (regencies, mayoralties, and provinces), despite their greater authority under regional autonomy laws remain very much in the dark over the coming wave of economic liberalization under the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) due to kick off next year.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Teater Koma back on stage
Teater Koma back on stage JAKARTA (JP): Actors from Teater Koma perform a scene from Republik Bagong, a story taken from wayang (shadow puppet) tales but adapted with a twist to the very modern conditions of today in Indonesia. The play, written and directed by N. Riantiarno and with a cast including acclaimed monolog actor Butet Kartaredjasa as Bagong, Budi Ros as Semar and Emanuel Handoyo as Gareng, will be performed at Graha Bhakti Budaya in Taman Ismail Marzuki (tel.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies down late, political risks overshadow yen
Asian currencies down late, political risks overshadow yen SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Heightened political risks in Asia overshadowed the yen's recent influence in regional foreign exchange markets to drag currencies lower late Thursday.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 9:00 Women's Program 10:00 Music 11:00 Travel 12:00 p.m. Interval 3:00 News 3:30 Documentary 4:00 Children's Program 5:00 News 5:30 Religious Teachings 6:00 Village News 7:00 Evening News 8:00 Traditional Show 9:30 Music 10:00 News 11:00 TV Drama Program 2 5:30 p.m. Music 6:30 City News 7:00 Music 7:30 News (in English) 8:30 Documentary TPI 5:30 a.m.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
No Thai treasure exists: Survey
No Thai treasure exists: Survey BANGKOK (AP): Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who has been pilloried for seeking out hidden war treasure in a jungle cave in western Thailand, said on Thursday that a satellite survey showed no sign of buried gold.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Events
Events 1. Puri Indah Mall 07 May - 20 May : Puri Automotive Show 21 May - 03 June: Shopping with Artists at Centre Court Puri Indah Mall 2. Plaza Indonesia 27 April: Fashion Show, Gianfranco Jeans 06 May: Patty Promo Album 13 May: ESPRIT Fashion Show 20 May: Lee Cooper and Contempo Fashion Show 27 May: Jikustik live performance All in Lamoda Cafi, 3 p.m. 3. Plaza Senayan 27 April: Palm Awards 2001 28 April: Plaza Senayan Anniversary: Carnival, Fashion show, Games, etc. 4.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
House demands concrete measures to stabilize rupiah
House demands concrete measures to stabilize rupiah JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives demanded the government come up with concrete measures to help strengthen the embattled rupiah in its proposals to revise the 2001 state budget. Head of House commission IX for financial and development planning affairs Benny Pasaribu said late on Thursday that the government must also talk with Bank Indonesia to arrive at a joint effort to help stabilize the local currency.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sumarlin testifies in Bahana graft case
Sumarlin testifies in Bahana graft case JAKARTA (JP): Former minister of finance J.B. Sumarlin on Thursday testified as a witness in the investigation into the Rp 1.1 trillion (US$91.6 million) corruption case related to state- owned investment company PT Bahana Pembinaan Usaha Indonesia (BPUI), which implicated his predecessor Ali Wardhana.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Democracy and respect for law
Democracy and respect for law I refer to Donna Woodward's article Rule of law or tyranny of law? (The Jakarta Post, March 8, 2001). I sympathize wholeheartedly with Donna Woodward's cry of despair over the dexterity of bureaucrats who use literal interpretations to obviate legal proceedings. Nevertheless, I beg to disagree with her plea for greater interpretational flexibility.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
NU supporters told not to near House compound
NU supporters told not to near House compound JAKARTA (JP): Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Hasyim Muzadi urged on Thursday the participants in Sunday's mass prayer rally to return home immediately once the event was over in order to allow the House of Representatives session the next day to proceed undisturbed. "None of the NU supporters are allowed to come close to the House compound while the legislature is in session.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Senayan closed to outsiders during rally
Senayan closed to outsiders during rally JAKARTA (JP): Security authorities have established regulations for people joining Sunday's mass prayer at the Gelora Bung Karno sports complex, and called on nonparticipants to avoid entrance points to the venue. Central Jakarta Police Operation Control Command chief Comr. P. Waterpaw said on Thursday that most sections of road surrounding the sports complex would be reserved for participants of the gathering to park their vehicles.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Star to use B-732-200 jets
Star to use B-732-200 jets JAKARTA (JP): Newly established airline company PT Star Air will operate two Boeing 737-200 aircraft to support its domestic flights, which will be inaugurated with the opening of its Surabaya-Jakarta route on June 15.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cheap 'branded' items available at factory outlets
Cheap 'branded' items available at factory outlets By Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Factory outlets have become very popular among shopping freaks in this country. It refers to a store where you can buy branded clothes, shoes and other fashion accessories at prices much lower than at official counters. How is that possible? The products are said to be surplus export products or rejected items. The labels have usually been cut, although many are still left on the clothes.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ridding Jakarta of its hoodlums
Ridding Jakarta of its hoodlums From Pos Kota While efforts made by the Jakarta administration (Pemda DKI) to eradicate hoodlums in Jakarta have apparently not been successful, the Rp 30 billion budgeted for this cause will, reportedly, be switched to efforts to straighten out those having social welfare problems, including sidewalk vendors.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rate April 26
Rupiah rate April 26 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Estrada's arrest a historic event for RP
Estrada's arrest a historic event for RP BANGKOK: Former Philippine president Joseph Estrada spent his first night in jail in a comfortably furnished cell at a police camp after being arrested on charges of state plunder on Wednesday. The 3.5 metre by 5.5 metre cell inside the sprawling Camp Crame in Manila came equipped with an air-conditioning unit, a soft cot, a clean bathroom and a corner desk where Estrada could sit down and write his memoirs, Interior Secretary Jose Lina said.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thousands of villas illegal in Puncak
Thousands of villas illegal in Puncak BOGOR (JP): It is suspected that thousands of villas in the hilly resort area of Puncak were issued fake building permits (IMB), but only 50 violations have been registered by the local administration, an official said on Thursday. The head of the Bogor City Planning Agency, Adrian Aria Kusumah, said there were about 90,000 buildings in the area, the majority of which were suspected of having fake building permits.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia fails to persuade India to cut palm oil duties
Malaysia fails to persuade India to cut palm oil duties KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): India's move to scrap import duty relief for ailing vanaspati firms importing crude palm oil shows the futility of Malaysia's efforts to persuade New Delhi to cut edible oil import duties, industry sources said on Thursday.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thirty armed men rob shoe factory
Thirty armed men rob shoe factory JAKARTA (JP): Tangerang Police are in the dark about a group of 30 people, armed with firearms and sharp weapons, who allegedly robbed a shoe factory of its entire manufacturing equipment at the factory's plant on Jl. Shang Yang in Jatiuwung, Tangerang, early on Thursday morning. Tangerang Police deputy chief Comr.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
The art of attracting customers
The art of attracting customers JAKARTA (JP): Welcome to the retail battleground, but shop carefully to avoid becoming the owner of unnecessary products. Shopping wisely is not about lining up outside department stores offering big sales to buy items you do not really need. Shopping is about buying the things you need at fair, logical prices.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
TNI to replace faction representatives in House
TNI to replace faction representatives in House JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) headquarters announced on Thursday that it would replace nine of its 38 representatives at the House of Representatives.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Moroccans denied entry into Medan
Moroccans denied entry into Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: Local immigration officials have blocked the entry of 10 Moroccan nationals who tried to enter the country via Belawan seaport aboard the Express Bahagia I ferry from Penang port in Malaysia on Wednesday. Immigration official Imam Soeprapto said they did not possess a visa to enter the country and were ferried back to Penang, Malaysia on Thursday.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Persani, provinces jointly finance SEAG overseas stint
Persani, provinces jointly finance SEAG overseas stint JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Gymnastics Association (Persani) and provincial administrations are jointly financing potential gymnasts for overseas stints in Europe to prepare for the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. "Yulianti from Lampung will leave on Monday for her two-month training in Moscow.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ginandjar to do more time in AGO cell
Ginandjar to do more time in AGO cell JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office will extend the detention period of former minister of mines and energy Ginandjar Kartasasmita which expires on Saturday, state prosecutors announced on Thursday. Prosecutor Barman Zahir, member of the joint investigating team assigned to probe Ginandjar's alleged corruption, told journalists after a hearing at the South Jakarta District Court, that it was likely the office would extend the detention period.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Paralyzed grandmother killed in house fire
Paralyzed grandmother killed in house fire JAKARTA (JP): An elderly woman suffering from paralysis was burned to death on Thursday when a stove in her residence exploded and scorched the house to the ground in the Kramat Pulo area of Kramat, Senen district, Central Jakarta. Morgue attendant Rachman at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) identified the victim as Siti binti Rachwat, 65, who lived with her son, Toto, 35, and her grandson, Djamil, who was in his late 20s.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur ready for 2nd censure
Gus Dur ready for 2nd censure JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid challenged the House of Representatives (DPR) on Thursday to issue the second memorandum of censure against him, but added he will only regard the memorandum as a strong warning.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah breaks 12,000 barrier on political concerns
Rupiah breaks 12,000 barrier on political concerns JAKARTA (JP): The country's seemingly never-ending political woes sent the rupiah through the important barrier of 12,000 against the U.S dollar, as the market scooped up greenbacks ahead of a special plenary session of the House of Representatives next week. From its Wednesday close at 11,975, the rupiah touched an intraday 31-month low of 12,300, before it finished off Thursday trading at 12,100.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Customers always queen at women-only salons
Customers always queen at women-only salons By Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): When Itje Herja had the idea to open a women- only salon in 1980, she never imagined the small salon beside her house would eventually yield three thriving businesses, packed to overflowing on any given day of the week. Business is very good and there are plans for another salon in Kebayoran Baru to complement the two in a compound on Jl. Cipete Raya and the original in Cilandak, both in South Jakarta.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hospital and down payment
Hospital and down payment This is I'm afraid another cliche story of hospitals in Indonesia, but still amusing anyway. You may have heard that: without money, don't even think about entering a hospital in Indonesia, no matter what condition you are in. I never thought I would experience this rumor myself in the near future.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest alleged kidnappers
Police arrest alleged kidnappers JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Police detectives arrested four men on Thursday on charges of kidnapping an alleged gambling boss over unpaid debts and holding him hostage in a hotel in the Mangga Dua area for the past three days. Central Jakarta Police chief of detectives, Adj. Comr. Angesta Romano Yoyol, alleged that Albert, 39, was kidnapped by three men in their early 20s, identified as Adrianus, Hari Mardan, and Lukas.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mayor's accountability accepted
Mayor's accountability accepted BOGOR (JP): Local councillors here unanimously accepted on Thursday the annual progress report delivered by Mayor H.R. Iswara Natanegara. Factions in the legislative council, however, made various recommendations to the mayor for the purpose of improving his administration during the remainder of his tenure. The council has 12 factions as the result of the 1999 elections.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt asked to remove leather import ban
Govt asked to remove leather import ban JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) and five leather-related industries have called on the government to remove the ban on imports of leather raw materials. In a joint statement, they said the ban had severely hurt the leather-related industries, which still relied mostly on imported raw materials to support their operations. "We urge the government to immediately revoke the policy," the statement said.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati ill, to extend rest until Friday
Megawati ill, to extend rest until Friday JAKARTA (JP): "Megawati ill, unable to chair cabinet meeting," the news wires flashed on Thursday afternoon. Palace officials quickly moved to calm the jitters saying the Vice President was merely down with the flu and needed rest after her tiring two-day trip to Bali.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S., RP to reduce military exercises
U.S., RP to reduce military exercises MANILA (AFP): U.S. and Philippine troops will begin a scaled- down version of their annual joint military exercises, officials said Thursday, amid rising tension between the United States and China. The Pentagon sent 1,700 soldiers, 300 fewer than usual, to take part in the maneuvers, which start Friday and end on May 10. However, U.S. officials played down the reduction in troops, denying that it was the result of a deterioration in Sino-U.S. relations.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
'RCTI' blasts 'Post' 7-0
'RCTI' blasts 'Post' 7-0 JAKARTA (JP): RCTI private television station had a convincing 7-0 victory over The Jakarta Post daily at the quarterfinals of the Post's 18th anniversary tournament at the Bung Karno sports complex on Thursday. Later in the day, Go sports tabloid defeated Inter Ad Mark 2- 1. In Friday's remaining quarterfinals, Bola sports tabloid will face Hilton and Kompas daily will meet Ogilvy. (nvn)
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
How to deal with investment decline
How to deal with investment decline By James Castle JAKARTA (JP): It is clear that Indonesia is undergoing dramatic socio-political changes. It is fair for the leadership to ask for patience in addressing the multitude of problems it faces. But the economy cannot wait much longer. It is in decline and fresh investment is badly needed.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta to host tourism forum
Yogyakarta to host tourism forum YOGYAKARTA: Administration executives and legislators here are debating whether or not to construct a building as the venue of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) which will be held in the historic city in 2002. Djoko Budi Sulistyo, deputy chairman of the Yogyakarta Regional Development Planning Body, said on Wednesday that the event, which will gather some 1,500 delegates, would need an appropriate building with convention and exhibition halls.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
African nationals caught with heroin
African nationals caught with heroin JAKARTA (JP): City Police detectives shot dead on Thursday evening an African national and arrested two others for trafficking and possessing heroin. City Police chief of detectives Sr. Comr. A. Rochana said a suspect identified only as Tetra, 35, was gunned down for resisting arrest during a raid on his rented house in Pasar Baru area, Central Jakarta.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Caltex to go ahead with existing tender procedure
Caltex to go ahead with existing tender procedure JAKARTA (JP): American oil and gas company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia will go ahead with its existing tender procedure, despite the charge that the system has encouraged unfair business practices. Caltex's senior vice president in Jakarta W. Yudiana Ardiwinata said on Thursday that the Business Competition Oversight Commission (KPPU) had found nothing wrong with the tender procedure itself.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Lounging around at late-night Lava Lounge
Lounging around at late-night Lava Lounge JAKARTA (JP): Hear the word lava, and if you don't immediately think of volcanoes about to spew their contents in Central Java, then images of those mainstays of 1960s' living rooms come to mind. The latter is, of course, if you are 30-something or over. But some of those in the youngish crowd at Lava Lounge will probably have to ask mom and dad about what those colorful lamps are all about.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Juvenile tuna theft in Bali
Juvenile tuna theft in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Police arrested four teenagers on Thursday, suspected of stealing 180 kilograms of ready-to-export tuna fish from a storage facility at Bali's main port of Benoa, some 15 kilometers east of Denpasar. Chief of the Benoa Police subprecinct Adj. Comm. Dede Alamsyah said the four suspects were aged between 16 and 17 years-old and were natives of East Java.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
PBSI urged to groom shuttlers more seriously for Sudirman Cup
PBSI urged to groom shuttlers more seriously for Sudirman Cup JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI)'s West Java chapter chairman Lutfi Hamid called on the PBSI to seriously groom shuttlers for the Sudirman Cup mixed team event, especially as it bore the name of the association's former chairman. "I urged the PBSI to set up a special project for the Sudirman Cup about six weeks ago.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
President, legislature on collision course again
President, legislature on collision course again SINGAPORE: Indonesia's President and legislature are again on a collision course, as legislators prepare to censure Abdurrahman Wahid a second time next week over questionable financial dealings. From all accounts, there is more multi-party agreement now than for the first motion in February.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar blasts Thailand for escalating tension
Myanmar blasts Thailand for escalating tension BANGKOK (AP): Myanmar on Thursday accused the Thai army of escalating tensions at the border, saying it went against Southeast Asian nations' determination to resolve disputes peacefully. In a statement received in Bangkok, Myanmar's military regime claimed Thailand had sent troops on joint operations with anti- Myanmar ethnic Shan rebels and attacked military camps on the Myanmar side of the border.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Estrada pleads to go home after miserable night in jail
Estrada pleads to go home after miserable night in jail MANILA (Agencies): Disgraced former president Joseph Estrada pleaded to be taken home on Thursday after a miserable first night in prison on the capital charge of plunder. But his jailers sought court permission to lock him up in an isolated facility. A special court handling Estrada's case for economic plunder, a crime punishable by death, heard his formal petition to be placed under house arrest instead.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Inco's net earnings fell 51% in Q1
Inco's net earnings fell 51% in Q1 JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed nickel mine operator PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco) reported on Thursday a 51 percent drop in its unaudited net earnings to US$8.9 million in the first three months of this year compared to the same period last year. Earnings per share subsequently declined to four cents a share from seven cents a share, the company said in its first quarter report.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
DHL to open five more branches
DHL to open five more branches JAKARTA (JP): Courier company PT Birotika Semesta/DHL Worldwide Express plans to open five new branches in the country's major cities in the next two years to support its growing business here. The company's senior advisor, Mike Fitzpatrick, said that DHL had allocated around US$6 million in new investment to finance the expansion projects.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI could host events despite political issues
RI could host events despite political issues JAKARTA (JP): The worsening economic condition and the heating up of the political situation have always been the main reason for canceling sports events in the country. But Australian Reginald Brandis still believes that Indonesia could still host some events with a guarantee for the athletes' safety, from their arrival to their departure. "The political situation in many countries has always been a consideration.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI to host WBC annual convention
RI to host WBC annual convention JAKARTA (JP): The World Boxing Council (WBC) confirmed on Thursday that Jakarta would host the 39th Annual World Convention in November. Chairman of WBC Finance Committee Chandru G. Lalwani told a media briefing that he was ready to prepare accommodation for more than 400 representatives from 161 countries and nine federations across the world for the Nov. 11 to Nov. 17 event. "It will take US$675,000 to stage the convention excluding WBC's expenses.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Heidelberger export deal 'won't hurt domestic sales'
Heidelberger export deal 'won't hurt domestic sales' JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cement company PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa said on Thursday that its export agreement with a distribution unit of German cement producer Heidelberger Zement AG would not hurt Indocement's domestic sales. Indocement director Benny Setiawan Santoso shrugged off worries that Heidelberger would force the company to prioritize Heidelberger's export demands.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso orders districts to monitor visitors' activities
Sutiyoso orders districts to monitor visitors' activities JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso on Thursday ordered all of the city's 265 subdistrict heads and 43 district chiefs to monitor both the anti- and pro-President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid supporters who were staying at 44 spots in the city's five mayoralties. "From now until April 30 you will have to stay alert, watch these places and report on developments to your superiors," Sutiyoso told the officials during a meeting at City Hall.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Membaca Frida Kahlo, by Agus Suwage, Astari Rasyid, Heri Dono, etc., Nadi Gallery, Jl. Kedoya Raya 53, West Jakarta (Phone: 5818129), until April 29. * Painting Sunny Earth, Krijono, Galeri Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta (Phone: 71790008), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until April 29. * Painting by Rusli, Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), until May 19.
Fri, 27 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aceh special autonomy bill cops flack from experts
Aceh special autonomy bill cops flack from experts JAKARTA (JP): Experts warned House of Representatives legislators on Thursday of constitutional offenses resulting from the adoption of special autonomy status in Aceh, based on a bill currently being deliberated by the lawmakers. Speaking at a hearing with members of the House's special committee for the draft's deliberation, natural resources expert Maria S.W.