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Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Cilegon calm after unrest

Cilegon calm after unrest CILEGON, West Java: Security remained tight around the PT Krakatau Steel factory complex here on Thursday following unrest which exploded on Wednesday afternoon.Several platoons of police and soldiers were seen standing guard near the 3,000 hectare factory complex.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Pertamina picks Chiyoda, Bechtel designs for plant

Pertamina picks Chiyoda, Bechtel designs for plant JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina has chosen Japanese joint venture Chiyoda-Mitsubishi and American firm Bechtel to design the blueprint for its Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) giant project in Wiriagar, Irian Jaya, ...

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Radisson to open sales office

Radisson to open sales office JAKARTA (JP) United States-based Radisson Hotels will soon open a regional sales office in Jakarta to coordinate the marketing of its Indonesian hotels, Antara news agency reported.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/More troops guard border

More troops guard border KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Indonesian Military (TNI) will tighten security in the border connecting East Nusa Tenggara and East Timor to anticipate further gun smuggling.Wirasakti's Military Commander Col.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Perpani upbeat team to qualify for olympics

Perpani upbeat team to qualify for olympics JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Archery Association (Perpani) is still optimistic that its women's team will be able to qualify for the 2000 Olympics in Sydney.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Soccer body chairman Agum tells unruly fans to behave

Soccer body chairman Agum tells unruly fans to behave JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) Agum Gumelar has urged soccer fans nationwide to avoid violence during matches."If soccer fans turn brutal and disrupt matches, they will damage their clubs' prestige.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Hopes of female police cadets get a boost

Hopes of female police cadets get a boost JAKARTA (JP): The fight for gender equality in the military and the police has gotten a big boost from a reported pledge by National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Rusdihardjo to support the entry of female cadets into the police academy.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Corruption in the forestry sector

Corruption in the forestry sector The Ministry of Forestry and Plantations has taken a major step. This institution, which for decades had practically existed under the control of timber barons, is beginning to show some muscle.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Yogya's Masjid Gede has colorful history

Yogya's Masjid Gede has colorful historyBy Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Yogyakarta Grand Mosque was in the spotlight lately following the foiled attempt to burn it down late last month.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Governor rejects plan for PPD management handover

Governor rejects plan for PPD management handover JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso rejected on Thursday the House of Representatives (DPR) plan to transfer the management of the state-owned city bus company PPD to the city administration as the company is in poor financial condition.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/TNI plans to add personnel, weapons

TNI plans to add personnel, weapons JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) unveiled on Thursday a plan to enhance its arsenal and manpower reserves in a bid to address the escalating threats of security disturbances and social unrest in the country.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Living an unending nightmare

Living an unending nightmare Thank you for printing the article Liliana, one of the victims of savagery that devastated E. Timor on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Armed men harass elderly lady

Armed men harass elderly lady JAKARTA (JP): A group of 10 men armed with knives stormed onto the property of a 65-year-old woman in South Jakarta on Wednesday and abruptly removed some of her outdoor furniture, witnesses and a police officer said.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/PON still needed to recruit Asiad, Olympic athletes

PON still needed to recruit Asiad, Olympic athletes JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) officials said they still consider the National Games (PON) necessary for recruiting young athletes to join the national team, but regulations and sport categorizations needed to be improved.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Telecom, IT expo in May

Telecom, IT expo in May JAKARTA (JP): About 150 information technology companies from around the world are expected to attend the International Telecommunications and Information Technology Expo, to be held here from May 11 to May 14.Event organizer Moh.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Military sets deadline for Sudjono's arrest

Military sets deadline for Sudjono's arrest BANDUNG (JP): Chief of Siliwangi Military Command Maj. Gen. Slamet Supriyadi has ordered the provincial military police to capture Lt. Col. Sudjono, an Aceh massacre suspect, within a week.The provincial military spokesman Lt. Col.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Seeds cruise in tennis event

Seeds cruise in tennis event JAKARTA (JP): There were no surprises as top players reached the quarterfinals of the men's and women's Niaga Cigna Open 2000 at Senayan tennis complex on Thursday.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/New hope for Indonesia's forests

New hope for Indonesia's forestsBy John Keating JAKARTA (JP): The recent meeting of the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) promises to usher in a new era for the numerous, often diverse forests of Indonesia. On Tuesday, Feb.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/RI-Malaysia Davis Cup tie to be held in KL

RI-Malaysia Davis Cup tie to be held in KL JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will lose the home-court advantage in its second round Davis Cup Asia Oceania Zone Group II match against Malaysia in April, as the International Tennis Federation (ITF) has named Kuala Lumpur to host the event.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 10, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Friday, Feb. 11, 2000)

Pick of the Flicks (for Friday, Feb. 11, 2000)Hollywood KC The Bone Collector 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 13th Warrior 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Chill Factor 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Random Hearts 14:55 17:35 19:45 ...

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Agus Isrok still an active member of military: Widodo

Agus Isrok still an active member of military: Widodo JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia Military (TNI) Commander Adm. Widodo AS disclosed on Thursday that his institution has not yet discharged Second Lt. Agus Isrok, the son of a four-star Army general, over his alleged role in a drug case.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Singapore Internet portal expands into Indonesia

Singapore Internet portal expands into Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Singapore-based Internet search engine portal Catcha Group announced on Thursday the operation of its Indonesian branch, Catcha.co.id.Catcha Group chief operating officer and cofounder Nic Lim said Catcha.co.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Hikes in minimum wage between 5% and 55%

Hikes in minimum wage between 5% and 55% JAKARTA (JP): The increases in regional minimum wages taking effect on April 1 will be determined independently by respective provinces, with Aceh so far proposing the highest increase of 54.97 percent and West Java the lowest at 5.13 percent.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Rape incidence up in S. Sumatra

Rape incidence up in S. Sumatra PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Police on Thursday revealed that the number of reported rape cases in the province last year had seen a mild increase from 85 cases to 102.Provincial Police spokesman Lt. Col.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Komatsu names first local president

Komatsu names first local president JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed heavy machinery manufacturer PT Komatsu Indonesia appointed its first Indonesian president in an extraordinary shareholders meeting on Thursday.The Japanese parent company and principal shareholder, Komatsu Ltd.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Govt comptroller to audit liquidity support and BI

Govt comptroller to audit liquidity support and BI JAKARTA (JP): The Development and Finance Comptroller (BPKP) will start on Monday its investigative audit of the vast funds provided by Bank Indonesia (BI) as liquidity support to local recipient banks, according to BPKP chief Arie Suhendro.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Steamy local films leave censors hot and bothered

Steamy local films leave censors hot and botheredBy Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): Pornography in film, from the first grainy shots of nubile women in the all-together, dates back to the time when the medium became a business commodity.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Case of the lost witness

Case of the lost witness The human tragedy that has for more than a decade been ravaging Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh, certainly deserves serious consideration.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/IBRA blamed for slow bank crime handling

IBRA blamed for slow bank crime handling JAKARTA (JP): The National Police on Thursday faulted Bank Indonesia and the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) for the slow progress in the handling of banking crimes.The National Police's special crimes director Brig. Gen.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/131 vendors nabbed on operation

131 vendors nabbed on operation JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta's mayoralty officers netted 131 people during their disciplinary operation on Wednesday.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/IBRA seeks personal guarantee from debtors

IBRA seeks personal guarantee from debtors JAKARTA (JP): The new chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Cacuk Sudarijanto said on Thursday that the agency would immediately summon former owners of banks to secure their personal guarantees in case the assets they pledged to ...

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Saleswoman beaten in foiled mugging

Saleswoman beaten in foiled mugging JAKARTA (JP): A medical equipment saleswoman was seriously injured on Thursday in an attempted mugging at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Central Jakarta.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Feb. 11, 2000

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Feb. 11, 2000Exhibitions * Comics Exhibition: Ils revent le monde.., at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25 Central Jakarta (Phone: 3908585), until Feb. 29.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Indian coalition faces popularity test

Indian coalition faces popularity testBy M.R. Narayan Swamy NEW DELHI (AFP): India's ruling Hindu nationalist-led coalition faces its first popularity test since assuming power four months ago when four diverse states go to the polls this weekend.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/32 men detained for vandalizing

32 men detained for vandalizing JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-two men were detained on Thursday after they pelted rocks at a shop-house in Gondangdia, Cikini of Central Jakarta in what police believe was part of a long- standing land dispute, a local officer said.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/RI forex reserves fall

RI forex reserves fall JAKARTA (JP): The country's net foreign exchange reserves dropped US$120.60 million to $16.94 billion in the week which ended on Tuesday.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Wiranto must go for sake of the economy: Gus Dur

Wiranto must go for sake of the economy: Gus Dur SEOUL (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said here on Thursday his persistent calls for Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Gen. Wiranto to resign were for the good of the economy.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Restoration team goes home empty handed

Restoration team goes home empty handed JAKARTA (JP): The legal controversy over the construction project on the site of the former Supreme Court building on Jl.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Lesson from Germany

Lesson from Germany Politicians who stay in power too long discover that power corrupts. But no one can achieve much without spending some time in a key position. That is a double bind. A politician is held accountable for events that took place during his term.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/PAN to remain reformist

PAN to remain reformist In the wake of the National Mandate Party (PAN)'s first national congress which started Thursday, The Jakarta Post spoke with the chairman of the organizing committee, Hatta Rajasa, who is the party's deputy to the secretary-general.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/A lasting and just solution to the Third World's debt

A lasting and just solution to the Third World's debtBy Ellen Frank BOSTON: Question: What if the IMF, World Bank and G-7 governments canceled all debts of the poorer countries right now, fully, and with no strings attached? Answer: Within five years, most would be up to their necks in debt again.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Gardener killed by falling tree in Pondok Indah

Gardener killed by falling tree in Pondok Indah JAKARTA (JP): An employee of a gardening firm died instantly when a giant tree was toppled by strong winds and rain on Thursday afternoon in South Jakarta.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Developing world and science: 'Quo vadis'?

Developing world and science: 'Quo vadis'?By Omar Halim This is the first of two articles inspired by predictions of the direction science will take in the 21st century. JAKARTA (JP): The world has just entered the third millennium.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Peaceful rally held in Irian

Peaceful rally held in Irian WAMENA, Irian Jaya: Thousands of people conducted a peaceful rally for independence here on Thursday rejecting a government- offered wide-ranging autonomy.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Australian questioned over street protests

Australian questioned over street protests JAKARTA (JP): Police intelligence officers are questioning an Australian national over his alleged participation in a number of street protests here, Col. Saleh Saaf of the National Police information unit said on Thursday.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/On diets

On diets Further to the article Low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets are back in fashion (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 9, 2000), I would like share my experience.I got hold of both Dr. Atkin's and Michael & Mary Dan Eades' books in December 1999.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Four taekwondoins set for Taipei

Four taekwondoins set for Taipei SEMARANG (JP): The Central Java chapter of the Indonesian Taekwondo Association has approved four of five athletes to compete in the Taekwondo Students World Championships in Chinese Taipei, from March 29 to April 2.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/ASEAN may expand AFTA

ASEAN may expand AFTA JAKARTA (JP): Representatives of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Australia and New Zealand have met to explore the possibility of establishing a free trade zone.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Irish peace process in danger

Irish peace process in danger Why should anyone be surprised that the IRA has refused to hand over so much as a single bullet in the cause of peace? From the very beginning, the terrorists were adamant that they would never "decommission" their weapons, though ministers from (Prime Minister) Tony ...

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Attorney general's office to question former president

Attorney general's office to question former president JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto has been summoned to the Attorney General's office to appear as a suspect on Monday for questioning over alleged corruption during his 32 years in power.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Gus Dur wins support from South Korea

Gus Dur wins support from South Korea SEOUL (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid won the support of his "mentor" South Korean President Kim Dae-jung in boosting bilateral economic ties and also came to a general agreement on reviving Indonesia's ailing Timor national car project.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Woman dies in Pemalang flood

Woman dies in Pemalang flood PEMALANG, Central Java: A 70-year-old woman was killed and about 650 houses were damaged when landslides and floods hit Pemalang regency.In Pemalang Regent Munir, five districts -- Bantarbolang, Watukumpul, Belik, Bodeh and Comal -- were the worst hit.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Pakistan must seek alternative funding

Pakistan must seek alternative fundingBy Imran Maqbool Sheikh KARACHI (AFP): Pakistan may not receive all the funding it hoped for when the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reopens a creditline frozen after October's military coup, analysts say.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/APEC still relevant to pursue freedom after WTO failure

APEC still relevant to pursue freedom after WTO failure JAKARTA (JP): The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) remains a relevant forum to pursue trade and investment liberalization in the region despite its declining prominence as a result of the Asian financial crisis, experts said on ...

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Mideast peace: Damascus holds the key

Mideast peace: Damascus holds the keyBy Michael Birnbaum MUNICH (DPA): War has broken out once more in the Middle East. Twice in the space of 24 hours the Israeli air force has launched massive reprisal attacks on targets in South Lebanon.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Is nothing sacred in corporate world?

Is nothing sacred in corporate world?By William Keegan LONDON: Corporations are not what they were. National boundaries are not what they were. Nowadays, in international business, anything goes, usually by telephone.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/Next Pertamina chief told to adapt firm to the times

Next Pertamina chief told to adapt firm to the times JAKARTA (JP): Analysts said on Thursday transforming state oil and gas company Pertamina into a world-class organization should be the focus of the company's next president.A former adviser to the minister of mines and energy, Ramses O.

Fri, 11 Feb 2000

JP/PAN starts congress amid controversy

PAN starts congress amid controversy YOGYAKARTA (JP): The National Mandate Party (PAN) began its first ever congress here Thursday evening under the shadow of controversy and threats of resignation from senior executives over possible changes to its founding political platforms.