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47 articles.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Tough job for the Assembly

Tough job for the Assembly Friday marks another milestone in the history of the 54-year- old Indonesian republic. On this day the second democratically elected People's Consultative Assembly convenes. Its members include all members of the House of Representatives.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Dietary, lifestyle factors affect hypertension levels

Dietary, lifestyle factors affect hypertension levelsBy Grace Segran DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Did you know that what you eat and what you do play a major role in determining whether you get hypertension or not?Speaking at the first meeting of the Asian-Pacific Society of Hypertension in Bali ...

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/People still accept power

People still accept power I would like to react to the letter from Amir Sidharta Megawati will never be queen (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 29, 1999), as a reaction to my letter Megawati, best choice for president (Sept. 28, 1999).

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Tommy's verdict set on Oct. 14

Tommy's verdict set on Oct. 14 JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court will resume its trial of the controversial land exchange deal between wholesale firm Goro and State Logistic Agency (Bulog) in mid-October, court officials said on Wednesday.Judge R.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Donna has done it again!

Donna has done it again! I propose the next president hires Donna K. Woodward instead of Dewi Fortuna Anwar as an intimate advisor on awkward questions.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Embattled Baramuli says he has done nothing wrong

Embattled Baramuli says he has done nothing wrong JAKARTA (JP): Former Supreme Advisory Council (DPA) chairman Arnold A. Baramuli appeared confident on Thursday after being questioned as a witness in the US$70 million Bank Bali scandal.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Aussie arrested for abusing UNAMET visa

Aussie arrested for abusing UNAMET visa TIMIKA, Irian Jaya (JP): An Australian man has been arrested by local police for illegally entering Irian Jaya using a UNAMET- visa.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Factions dispute timetable for General Session

Factions dispute timetable for General Session JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia looks certain to elect a president this month, but the exact timing of the election remains a source of contention among factions of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Prospects of Habibie's presidential candidacy dim

Prospects of Habibie's presidential candidacy dim JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie's hope of renomination took another set back on Thursday when his leading supporter, Akbar Tandjung, conceded that support, outside of the Golkar Party, was dimming.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Novanto to remain KONI treasurer despite scandal

Novanto to remain KONI treasurer despite scandal JAKARTA (JP): Setya Novanto will remain in his post as National Sports Council (KONI) treasurer despite being detained by police on Wednesday.KONI secretary-general Rudolf S.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Bantar Gebang dump to close in December

Bantar Gebang dump to close in December JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta and Bekasi administrations agreed on Thursday to begin closing the Bantar Gebang garbage dump, long condemned as a health and environmental hazard, in December.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Telkomsel raises tariff

Telkomsel raises tariff JAKARTA (JP): Operator of GSM cellular service Telkomsel announced on Thursday it would raise the call usage tariff for its prepaid product, simPATI, between one percent and 33 percent.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Bank Duta to transmit loans to village cooperatives

Bank Duta to transmit loans to village cooperatives JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Duta will assist the government in channeling Rp 20 billion (around US$2.35 million) in subsidized loans to village cooperatives.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Sweep nets 13 for visa overstays

Sweep nets 13 for visa overstays JAKARTA (JP): A drug raid carried out on Thursday by the mayoralty office and city police failed to net any drugs, but led to the detainment of 13 African nationals who had overstayed their visas.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Two Hours Only 6:45 Pancasila Sanctity Day Commemoration (live) 9:00 Talk Show 9:50 General Session of MPR (live) 2:00 p.m.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Businessman robbed in Denpasar

Businessman robbed in Denpasar DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Four unidentified men robbed a businessman of more than Rp 180 million in a daylight robbery on Thursday.Local police spokesman Maj. Y.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/'No firearms' for officers assigned to secure MPR

'No firearms' for officers assigned to secure MPR JAKARTA (JP): No firearms should be carried by the police and Indonesian Military (TNI) officers, safeguarding the inner and outer areas of the People's Legislative Assembly (MPR)/House of Representatives (DPR) complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, ...

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/DCR only issues local ratings

DCR only issues local ratings With respect to the article Bhakti set to issue Rp 200b in bonds (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 28, 1999), we would like to make a correction on the rating assigned by PT Kasnic Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Indonesia.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Oct. 1, 1999

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Oct. 1, 1999Exhibitions * Painting, Ceramics Exhibition, at the Indonesia National Gallery Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3813021, 3848791), until Oct. 20. * Fine Art Exhibition by Shawnee Puti, Jl. Kemang Timur XVII no.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Five killed in Timika clash

Five killed in Timika clash TIMIKA, Irian Jaya (JP): Five people were killed in a clash between native Irianese and migrants in the Irian Jaya regency of Timika, an officer said on Thursday.Sgt.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Wiranto gets thumbs down for his VP nomination: Experts

Wiranto gets thumbs down for his VP nomination: ExpertsBy Novan Imam Santosa JAKARTA (JP): Observers gave a thumbs down to Golkar's nomination of Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Merpati expects to earn Rp 900b in income this year

Merpati expects to earn Rp 900b in income this year JAKARTA (JP): State-owned airline Merpati Nusantara is expecting robust growth in operational income this year on the back of a sharp increase in the airline's load factor, a company executive said here on Thursday.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Good analysis

Good analysis I read with keen interest the two feature articles by Dr. Thee Kian Wie titled Why the West grew rich as the rest grew poor, which appeared in The Jakarta Post edition of Sept. 21, 1999 and Sept. 22, 1999.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/WCs built for destitute residents

WCs built for destitute residents BOGOR (JP): At least 719 destitute families in Bogor lack toilets in their dwellings, Bogor health agency chief Aisjah Wan Granie said on Thursday.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/The role of intercultural literacy

The role of intercultural literacyBy Mark Heyward BOGOR, West Java (JP): It is sad to see expatriates living and working in this country who are not only illiterate in Bahasa Indonesia but are also illiterate in terms of the broader competencies, understandings, attitudes and identities ...

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Message From His Excellency Ambassador Chen Shiqiu

Message From His Excellency Ambassador Chen Shiqiu Today is a joyful day for all the Chinese people.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Tangerang troops deployed for MPR

Tangerang troops deployed for MPR TANGERANG (JP): Seven companies numbering about 700 personnel from Tangerang-based joint-forces security troops will be deployed to help safeguard the General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).Tangerang Police chief Lt. Col.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Rima Melati new cafe in town

Rima Melati new cafe in town JAKARTA (JP): Movie actress Rima Melati has joined the growing trend of artist restaurateurs by opening Colours, the new cafe in the basement of Menara Thamrin (Thamrin Tower) on Jl. MH Thamrin in Central Jakarta.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Teater Shakespeare returns to TIM

Teater Shakespeare returns to TIM JAKARTA (JP): Teater Shakespeare, which won praise for its previous two plays, returns to the stage with Tidak Ada Jalan Keluar (No Way Out) at Taman Ismail Marzuki cultural center here from Oct. 8 and Oct. 10.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/A second chance for EU films

A second chance for EU films JAKARTA (JP): Film lovers disheartened by last week's cancellation of the European Union Film Festival have been able to take heart from a belated chance to enjoy the quality movies.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Correct my books, Pramoedya urges

Correct my books, Pramoedya urges JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's most internationally acclaimed writer has, in an unusual request to readers, invited his compatriots to inform him of any mistakes they may find in his latest books.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/No decision on planned merger of Telkom, Indosat

No decision on planned merger of Telkom, Indosat JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of the Empowerment of State Enterprises Tanri Abeng said Thursday that the government had not yet made up its mind on the proposal to merge state domestic telecommunications operator PT Telkom and state ...

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Automated ticketing system

Automated ticketing system JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will use an automated ticketing system for all reservations for the airline's flights starting Oct. 1.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Stimulating domestic demand to ensure sustained growth

Stimulating domestic demand to ensure sustained growth China, relatively unscathed by the Asian financial crisis, is now facing a tough external economic environment.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Bambang replaces Tugiyo in Asia Cup qualifier

Bambang replaces Tugiyo in Asia Cup qualifier JAKARTA (JP): The 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games soccer team striker, Bambang Pamungkas, will replace Tugiyo in the national team for the pre Asia Cup.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/U.S wants TNI under civilian control

U.S wants TNI under civilian control JAKARTA (JP): The United States wants to see the Indonesian Military (TNI) under the control of a civilian government, visiting U.S. Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen said on Thursday.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Timor criminals must be tried at home: Rights body

Timor criminals must be tried at home: Rights body JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights here on Thursday defended the government's rejection of an international tribunal on alleged rights abuses in East Timor as a soon to be established national tribunal would be sufficient.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Winds of change sweep the Assembly

Winds of change sweep the Assembly JAKARTA (JP): Hope is high that the seeds of democracy, sowed during the June general election, will bear fruit when the 700 People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) legislators begin their terms on Friday.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Houses donated for refugees

Houses donated for refugees YOGYAKARTA: Local residents have collected funds to build 200 knocked-down bamboo houses to be donated to East Timorese refugees, Governor Hamengkubuwono X said on Thursday.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Mining firms suspend gold projects amid unrest

Mining firms suspend gold projects amid unrest JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed state-owned mining companies PT Tambang Timah and PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) said on Thursday they suspended gold mining projects amid political riots that have shaken several parts of the country.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: The Sixth Sense 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The General's Daughter 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Pushing Tin 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Runaway Bride 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Universal Soldier, The ...

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Panasia rebounds to beat Aspac 61-56

Panasia rebounds to beat Aspac 61-56By Ivy Susanti SURABAYA (JP): Defending champion Panasia Indosyntec edged arch rival Aspac 61-56 on the second day of the third series in the 1999 A Mild Kobatama National Basketball League on Thursday evening.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/BNI expects to sign recapitalization program

BNI expects to sign recapitalization program JAKARTA (JP): President of publicly listed Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) Widigdo Sukarman said on Thursday the bank expected to sign its recapitalization program with the country's banking authorities sometime next week.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Sept. 30, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,344.00 8,428.00Australian dollar 1 5,447.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/PRC at birth: The joy and pride of 1949

PRC at birth: The joy and pride of 1949 There was great rejoicing among all Chinese, at home and abroad, as the People's Republic of China was installed on Oct. 1, 1949. Our Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin reports one account of the ceremony -- and the revealing aftermath.

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 30, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 01 Oct 1999

JP/Rallies hit Jakarta ahead of MPR session

Rallies hit Jakarta ahead of MPR session JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta and several other big cities witnessed a more street protests on Thursday, ahead of the General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).