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Searching for all articles published on 1999-03-11 ...

48 articles.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/RI forex reserves fall to $14.62 billion

RI forex reserves fall to $14.62 billion JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia announced on Tuesday its net international reserves decreased US$126.8 million to $14.62 billion as of March 5 from the Feb. 26 level of $14.75 billion.Gross foreign assets also dropped to Rp 24.15 billion from Rp 24.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Arts Exhibition: by Gde Sudarma, at The Chedi Gallery, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan Gianyar, Ubud (Phone: 0361 975963), March 13 to May 17.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/NU to hold its congress in November

NU to hold its congress in November SURABAYA (JP): The 30th national congress of the largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama will be held in Kediri, East Java in November for five days, an NU executive Said Aqil Siradj said Wednesday.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Enemy Of The State 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Firelight 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Hard Rain 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Water Boy 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Stepmom ...

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Mobile phone snatching

Mobile phone snatching Key in: *#06# (star grit 06 grit) to your mobile phone and see a 15 digit code appear. This is the special code to your very own cellular phone. Write it down and put it in a safe place, where you will find it again.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Three alleged robbers shot dead

Three alleged robbers shot dead JAKARTA (JP): Police shot dead on early Wednesday morning three men believed to be members of an armed robbery gang, who last carried out an attack on Saturday.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Rice steamers, heirloom 'kris' sent to the pawn shop

Rice steamers, heirloom 'kris' sent to the pawn shopBy Gin Kurniawan and Berchman Heroe YOGYAKARTA (JP): Three middle-aged women walked down the steep hill in Rongkop district, Gunungkidul regency.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Restoring peace in East Timor

Restoring peace in East Timor It is vital to disarm groups whose murderous attacks inflame the passion for revenge, escalate violence and so jeopardize hopes of reconciliation among East Timorese. Without reconciliation there can be no peace.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Seven killed in Bogor collision

Seven killed in Bogor collision BOGOR (JP): Seven people on board an overloaded angkot (public minivan) were killed and four others severely injured when a speeding intercity bus collided with the vehicle at the Sukasari intersection in the wee hours of Wednesday.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/BMG predicts a 'wet' dry season

BMG predicts a 'wet' dry season JAKARTA (JP): While some areas in Indonesia may suffer from drought, good harvests can be expected as most parts of the country will see enough rain during this year's regular 'dry' season, the state-run Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG)'s predicts.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Habibie 'responsible' for Soeharto probe

Habibie 'responsible' for Soeharto probe JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie must give an accountability report to the People's Consultative Assembly's General Session in October and be held responsible for the outcome of an investigation into former president Soeharto's alleged wealth, a ...

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Tangerang has fewer haj pilgrims

Tangerang has fewer haj pilgrims TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang regent Agus Djunara said on Wednesday that the number of Muslims from Tangerang performing the haj reached only 351 this year, substantially lower than the 3,000 haj pilgrims last year.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Polls may rival cheating of the past: Observer

Polls may rival cheating of the past: Observer JAKARTA (JP): This year's general election will greatly resemble those in the past in terms of cheating attributable to political groups defending the status quo, an observer predicts.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Election committee holds first session

Election committee holds first session JAKARTA (JP): The first plenary session of the new National Election Committee on Wednesday continued to midnight, but the 53 members had yet to decide on the chairman and two deputies.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/RI economic recovery shaky: WB

RI economic recovery shaky: WB JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank predicted on Wednesday that Indonesia's economy would shrink a minor 1 percent in the 1999/2000 fiscal year before returning to modest growth of 3 percent in the following year, but only if the government sticks to its reform program.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Rats attack South Kalimantan

Rats attack South Kalimantan BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Thousands of hectares of ricefields set to be harvested in Benua Lima here have been attacked by rats, Antara reported Wednesday.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Deserted Ambon homes targeted for phone abuse

Deserted Ambon homes targeted for phone abuse JAKARTA (JP): Many Ambon residents whose properties were burned or damaged in the two months of unrest in the Maluku capital now find themselves with the additional burden of hefty phone bills from misuse by others.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Telkom strives to improve service

Telkom strives to improve service TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang office of state telecommunications operator PT Telkom is striving to improve its service by furthering its cooperation with various partners, an official said on Wednesday.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Residents attack police officers during drug raid

Residents attack police officers during drug raid JAKARTA (JP): Four detectives from the City police narcotics unit were wounded by residents of Tanah Abang during a raid on a suspected drug dealer's house on Jl. Baturaja in Central Jakarta in the early hours of Wednesday.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Mar. 10 , 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Indonesia shrimp exports drop 11 percent in 1998

Indonesia shrimp exports drop 11 percent in 1998 JAKARTA (JP): Foreign exchange earnings from shrimp exports increased by 11 percent to US$1.5 billion last year from $1.35 billion in 1997, an executive said here on Wednesday.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Peace mission in Ambon

Peace mission in Ambon The decision by Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto to send a high-powered delegation to Ambon must come as a relief to many that someone in the government is finally doing something, instead of simply trying to talk their way out of this national catastrophe.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on March 10, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/PDI Perjuangan debates poll tactics

PDI Perjuangan debates poll tactics JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) executives regrouped in Bogor, West Java on Wednesday to discuss strategies to win the upcoming general election.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/One died of anthrax

One died of anthrax MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: At least one person has died and around 200 have been treated for anthrax, Antara reported Wednesday.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Green Expo to be held in Bogor

Green Expo to be held in Bogor BOGOR (JP): The Agronomy Students Association from the Bogor Institute of Agriculture is scheduled to hold a Green Expo here from March 10 to March 21.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Bayer plans rights shares

Bayer plans rights shares JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Bayer Indonesia plans a rights issue before the end of June to improve its financial structure.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Bogor mayor's tenure extended

Bogor mayor's tenure extended BOGOR (JP): Bogor Mayor Eddy Gunardi's tenure, which was scheduled to end on March 7, was extended until further notice by the Ministry of Home Affairs in the absence of suitable candidates to replace him, an official said.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Tambang Timah to buy 30% stake in Prima Coal

Tambang Timah to buy 30% stake in Prima Coal JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed state tin company PT Tambang Timah said on Wednesday it planned to buy a 30 percent stake in the country's largest coal mining company, PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC).

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Police hold off PSSI soccer playoff permit

Police hold off PSSI soccer playoff permit JAKARTA (JP): The National Police are recommending postponement of the Indonesian soccer league playoffs until after the June 7 general election.National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Togar M.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Jakarta images win jurors over in world photo contest

Jakarta images win jurors over in world photo contestBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): As could have been predicted, Indonesia, which in 1998 became one of the world's trouble spots, captured the attention of the 13 judges at the 42nd annual World Press Photo competition.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Students on trial urged to respect court, obey law

Students on trial urged to respect court, obey law JAKARTA (JP): Legal practitioners have asked students on trial to respect the court and obey existing laws.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/A banker's nightmare

A banker's nightmare Of late, national banks have come into the public spotlight, because of the inconsistent regulations and announcements of the government.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/The history and roles of democracy and social justice

The history and roles of democracy and social justiceBy Amartya Sen This is the second of two articles based on a special lecture presented at the Seoul Conference on Democracy, Market Economy and Development on Feb. 26, 1999.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition * The World Press Photo, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until March 12.Film * French Film, at CCCL - French Cultural Center: Le Bonheur est dans Le Pre, directed by Etienne Chatillez, until March 12.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Wrong information on discount time

Wrong information on discount time I'd like to complain about the service of a 104 (international) operator who gave me false information. On Jan. 15, at about 9:45 I decided to make an international phone call to Germany from 7704240.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Stolen cars displayed at city police headquarters

Stolen cars displayed at city police headquarters JAKARTA (JP): City police are inviting residents who are recent victims of car thefts to examine 21 vehicles displayed at police headquarters on Jl. Sudirman in South Jakarta.Chief of the city police detective unit Col.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 Morning News 7:00 Children's Songs 7:30 TV Series 8:00 Music 8:30 Tour and Travel 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Ambon rocked again, seven killed

Ambon rocked again, seven killed JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of military personnel opened fire on clashing Muslims and Christians in the devastated Maluku capital of Ambon, killing at least seven people and wounding dozens more.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Don't talk so much, Wiranto tells Ghalib

Don't talk so much, Wiranto tells Ghalib JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto on Wednesday loudly asked Attorney General Lt. Gen. Andi M.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Govt to submit new letter of intent to IMF soon

Govt to submit new letter of intent to IMF soon JAKARTA (JP): The government will submit a new letter of intent to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) immediately after the announcement of bank closures on Saturday, Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Ginandjar ...

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/SCB opens new banking center

SCB opens new banking center JAKARTA (JP): Standard Chartered Bank opened on Wednesday its second Automated Banking Center in the country in Pondok Indah Mall, South Jakarta.The center follows one opened in September in Kelapa Gading Mall, North Jakarta, the bank said in a statement.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Unsolved cases

Unsolved cases There are so many unsolved cases in Indonesia, especially those which are linked to the former government. We have no doubt that Indonesia is a state based on law and justice, which is easier said than done.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Redefining religion at school

Redefining religion at schoolBy A. Chaedar Alwasilah BANDUNG (JP): Idul Fitri, the Muslim day of festivities following the Ramadhan fasting month, was marked earlier this year by infighting in scattered areas which has continued.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/City, NSW govt to cooperate on $4b waste water system

City, NSW govt to cooperate on $4b waste water system JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will cooperate with the New South Wales state government in the construction and management of a large-scale waste water system worth about US$4 billion, an official said.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/1,000 'becak' drivers rally at City Hall

1,000 'becak' drivers rally at City Hall JAKARTA (JP): About 1,000 pedicab (becak) drivers held a noisy protest in front of City Hall on Wednesday, demanding clarification of their legal status to operate the vehicles in the capital.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Best of the best from the World Press Photo winners

Best of the best from the World Press Photo winners JAKARTA (JP): The jury in the 1999 World Press Photo competition selected a black-and-white shot of a young woman in shock at the funeral of a KLA commander near Izbica, Kosovo, for the top spot in the contest.

Thu, 11 Mar 1999

JP/Golkar selects five names for presidency

Golkar selects five names for presidency JAKARTA (JP): Golkar Party's three-day congress ended on Wednesday, naming five executives as presidential candidates, with incumbent President B.J. Habibie receiving the most support.