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44 articles.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Police arrest four students for murder

Police arrest four students for murder JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police detectives have arrested four senior high school students in the past two days over the killing of another student, Leo Henriyanto, 18, during a brawl on Saturday, a police officer said on Tuesday.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Investment in forestry, plantations at zero level

Investment in forestry, plantations at zero level JAKARTA (JP): Virtually no new money has entered the forestry and plantation sectors the past two years because potential investors have been frightened off, an executive said on Tuesday.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Misery of Kedungombo villagers lingers

Misery of Kedungombo villagers lingersBy Kartika Bagus C. KEDUNGOMBO, Central Java (JP): A five-by-two meter motorboat carries two elderly women across the vast Kedungombo reservoir. Two men sitting opposite them chat and occasionally puff on their kretek cigarettes.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Honoring contracts

Honoring contracts President Abdurrahman Wahid's reaffirmation on Monday of the Indonesian government's full commitment to honor contracts with international companies seems designed to assuage the fears of investors pending the decentralization of political and fiscal authority to the provinces ...

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Political discord 'hampers business'

Political discord 'hampers business' JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) urged politicians and the government on Tuesday to enhance political stability by not exaggerating political differences.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Draft bill on regional autonomy under fire

Draft bill on regional autonomy under fire JAKARTA (JP): The government's draft regulation on regional autonomy sparked severe debate here on Tuesday as legislators and experts criticized its failure to delegate enough authority to the regions.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Golden Truly closes earlier than scheduled

Golden Truly closes earlier than scheduled JAKARTA (JP): PT Bima Nuansa Cempaka, the parent company of the Golden Truly department store chain, has closed its outlet on Jl. Fatmawati in South Jakarta some weeks earlier than a May 31 agreement.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Acehnese to hold mass prayer ahead of peace accord

Acehnese to hold mass prayer ahead of peace accord BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Classes will be suspended across strife-torn Aceh on Friday while students and teachers gather together for mass prayers ahead of the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the government and the Free Aceh ...

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Problems facing teachers greater than low pay alone

Problems facing teachers greater than low pay aloneBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): The teachers' demand for a salary increase is only one aspect of a greater problem.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Bank consortium to help export-oriented firms

Bank consortium to help export-oriented firms JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Luhut Pandjaitan said on Tuesday the government planned to set up a consortium of two state and seven foreign banks to provide financing facilities for export-oriented firms.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Two RI players on top in JAPFA Open

Two RI players on top in JAPFA Open JAKARTA (JP): International Master (IM) Danny Juswanto and IM Cerdas Barus are two Indonesian chess players who stayed in the top position with 6 match points (MP) at the JAPFA International Open 2000 tournament in the Grand Bali Beach Hotel, Sanur, Bali.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Marsinah's death remembered

Marsinah's death remembered SURABAYA: About 100 activists from the Workers-People Society movement staged a drama in front of Brawijaya Military Command on Monday in commemoration of the murder of labor activist Marsinah.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Tutut sues 11 banks for loan delay

Tutut sues 11 banks for loan delay JAKARTA (JP): The eldest daughter of former president Soeharto Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana, also known as Mbak Tutut, is demanding that 11 local banks pay her company US$55 million in compensation due to a delay in the disbursement of loans.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Police probe supermarket attack

Police probe supermarket attack JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police detectives are investigating Monday's night attack on a supermarket in Kebayoran Lama allegedly by 50 military men.South Jakarta Police chief of detectives Maj.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/RI boys team lose to Korea in NEC opener

RI boys team lose to Korea in NEC opener JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's under-16 tennis team lost to South Korea 1-2 in its opening group one match in the qualifying round in the Asia/Oceania zone of the NEC World Youth Cup on Tuesday.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/JSX told to provide more evidence on Lippo e-Net

JSX told to provide more evidence on Lippo e-Net JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has asked the management of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) to provide more evidence on alleged misleading information given by publicly listed PT Lippo e-Net.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Maskapai Reasuransi's profit down

Maskapai Reasuransi's profit down JAKARTA (JP): PT Maskapai Reasuransi Indonesia Tbk, a publicly listed reinsurance company, reported on Tuesday a 40 percent drop in net profits to Rp 2.75 billion (US$35,000) in 1999 from Rp 4.55 billion in 1998.Company president R.A.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Tangerang council fires speaker and deputies

Tangerang council fires speaker and deputies TANGERANG (JP): A plenary session held by 35 legislators of Tangerang Council on Monday dismissed speaker Gian Sugiharsono and three of his deputies following a mob attack at the council building two weeks ago.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Residents seek help

Residents seek help BANDUNG: Hundreds of Tenjolaut and Cikalong villagers went to the provincial legislature on Monday to protest alleged intimidation by state-owned tea plantation company PTPN VIII Panglejar in a land dispute.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Private parking lot operators balk at new rates

Private parking lot operators balk at new rates JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer for the Communication Forum for Private Parking Operators (FKPPS) insisted on Tuesday the group would sue the city if it held to a plan to seal private parking lots which did not comply with a new rate structure.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Indonesia yet to have democratic culture

Indonesia yet to have democratic cultureBy Cornelis Lay The following article is based on a paper presented at a conference on Europe, East Timor and Indonesia in Bogor on May 2, 2000. This is the first of two articles.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Traveling councillors told not to visit Israel

Traveling councillors told not to visit Israel JAKARTA (JP): City Council Speaker Edy Waluyo has instructed 12 members of Commission C for financial affairs, who are on an overseas trip financed by the city budget, to cancel their visit to Israel, a senior councillor said on Tuesday.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Government wants jihad force to leave Maluku

Government wants jihad force to leave Maluku JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Wednesday it wanted all Laskar Jihad (Jihad Force) Muslim group members to leave Maluku because their presence would only worsen the fragile situation in the riot-torn region.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Military welcome Papuan rights body

Military welcome Papuan rights body JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The National Commission on Human Rights' (Komnas HAM) plan to open a branch office here has received support, including from military authorities.Irian Jaya Military commander Maj. Gen.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/On signing of MOU

On signing of MOU The Indonesian government announced that on May 12 or May 13 a memorandum of understanding (MOU) will be signed between the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Geneva.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/At least 30,000 quake refugees badly treated

At least 30,000 quake refugees badly treated MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): At least 30,000 people rendered homeless by last week's earthquake in Central Sulawesi have insufficient food and water. Meanwhile, the death toll reached 46 on Tuesday.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Performances * Ensemble Concerts, at Balai Adika Balroom, Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, Jl. Tunjungan 65 (Phone: 031 5454333): Dutch musicians, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., May 10. Midas Ensemble by Clara de Vries, Gerard Zuyderhoff, Steven Faber, 7:30 p.m., May 19.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Prabowo suggests supervision of intelligence

Prabowo suggests supervision of intelligence JAKARTA (JP): Lt. Gen. (ret) Prabowo Subianto made his first public appearance here in nearly two years, proclaiming he was back for good and suggesting that the legislature keep a close eye on intelligence operations to prevent their exploitation ...

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Soeharto had no intention of creating July 1996 unrest: Soeyono

Soeharto had no intention of creating July 1996 unrest: Soeyono JAKARTA (JP): Unlike other retired generals who have testified against former president Soeharto, former Armed Forces (ABRI) chief of general affairs Lt. Gen.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Cigarette makers defy regulation, activist says

Cigarette makers defy regulation, activist says JAKARTA (JP): Cigarette manufacturers remain defiant of government regulations enacted to curb the hazardous content of their products, a medical association activist said on Tuesday.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Principal elects new chief

Principal elects new chief JAKARTA (JP): Principal Indonesia, a member of the Principal Financial Group, announced on Tuesday changes in its board of directors.The company said Jeffrey P. Newnam, who was previously vice president, was named president of the company, replacing F. Dough Rasmussen.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Tancho share issuance set

Tancho share issuance set JAKARTA (JP): PT Tancho Indonesia, a publicly listed producer of cosmetics, perfumes and plastic goods, plans a share issuance later this month to raise funds to finance the construction of a plastic package factory.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Sarwono sets terms for lease of Indonesian islets

Sarwono sets terms for lease of Indonesian islets JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investors wishing to lease islets in Indonesian waters must comply with conservation standards and their businesses have to be community-based, Minister of Maritime Exploration Sarwono Kusumaatmaja said on Tuesday.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 09, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Criticism pours in over role of 'Banser'

Criticism pours in over role of 'Banser' JAKARTA (JP): The manner in which Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) civilian guards settled a dispute over an alleged slanderous report run by the Surabaya-based Jawa Pos daily has served a notice to the future of democracy in the country, observers warned on Tuesday.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Impact of Information Technology on ophthalmology

Impact of Information Technology on ophthalmologyBy Vivian Balakrishnan SINGAPORE: We are living on the cusp of a profound fundamental revolution.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: The End Of The Affair 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Scream 3 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Romeo Must Die 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Bachelor 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Whole Nine Yards ...

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Petisi 50 group warns of New Order regime elements

Petisi 50 group warns of New Order regime elements JAKARTA (JP): After two decades of opposition, the Petisi 50 (Petition 50) group was unrelenting on Tuesday, marking its anniversary with a strong warning that allies of its old foes, the New Order regime, were still threatening democratization.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Qantas, BA have new boss

Qantas, BA have new boss JAKARTA (JP): Qantas and British Airways announced on Tuesday the appointment of John Campbell as new general manager to oversee the two airlines' joint operation in Indonesia.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/A stable Indonesia vital for Southeast Asian security

A stable Indonesia vital for Southeast Asian securityBy Paul Dibb This is the second of two articles based on a paper presented at an international conference recently held in Bogor, co-hosted by the Jakarta-based Research Institute for Peace and Democracy.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Denmark, China self-assured of Thomas Cup spot

Denmark, China self-assured of Thomas Cup spotBy Primastuti Handayani KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Denmark and China are quietly confident of their chances of winning the Thomas and Uber Cup championships at the Putra Indoor Stadium here.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Bhinneka Sritex to question basketball body's sanction

Bhinneka Sritex to question basketball body's sanction JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Basketball Association (Perbasi) sanctioned Surakarta-based Bhinneka Sritex on Tuesday after it walked of court during a match against Aspac in the final of the A Mild Kobatama basketball tournament.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Man killed by mob on ship

Man killed by mob on ship JAKARTA (JP): Angry passengers onboard the KM Bukit Siguntang mobbed a man to death on Tuesday after he was caught stabbing the ship's security guard two hours before it reached Tanjung Priok Port.

Wed, 10 May 2000

JP/Marzuki to submit written testimony at 'Time' hearing

Marzuki to submit written testimony at 'Time' hearing JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman will give his written testimony in the hearing of a legal dispute between New York-based Time magazine and former president Soeharto next week, the magazine's lawyer said on Tuesday.