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Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Bulog scandal suspect Suwondo to be transferred to Salemba jail

Bulog scandal suspect Suwondo to be transferred to Salemba jail JAKARTA (JP): Alip Agung Suwondo, a main suspect in the multibillion rupiah State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal, is scheduled to spend his days and nights at the Salemba Penitentiary starting Wednesday, a police officer said.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/PT Pos to relax monopoly on letter delivery: Official

PT Pos to relax monopoly on letter delivery: Official JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Post and Telecommunications Sasmito Dirdjo said on Tuesday the monopoly on letter delivery held by state postal company PT Pos Indonesia would be lifted gradually.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Wine taster says the right bottle is up to you

Wine taster says the right bottle is up to youBy Harry Bhaskara JAKARTA (JP): "It is very difficult to say which wine is the best because it depends on the individual," said Madame May- Eliane de Lencquesaing.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Dharma Wanita 'rejects removal of polygamy ban'

Dharma Wanita 'rejects removal of polygamy ban' JAKARTA (JP): The organization of civil servants' wives Dharma Wanita Persatuan asserted on Tuesday its rejection of the planned removal of the ban on polygamy for civil servants."Our stance is clear. We support the enactment of PP.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/UN barred from grilling TNI troops

UN barred from grilling TNI troops JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Adm. Widodo A.S. said here on Tuesday that Jakarta would not allow its troops to be questioned by UN investigators over last year's violence in East Timor.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Military men arrested over firecrackers

Military men arrested over firecrackers JAKARTA (JP): Three military personnel were arrested for playing with firecrackers on Monday, a police report said.The report said the military men, namely Second Sgt. M. Syaifuddin, Second Pvt. Wastin, and Second Pvt.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/C. Java only sends one shooter

C. Java only sends one shooter SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Target Shooting and Hunting Association (Perbakin) has invited Shilla Prasasti from Central Java to join the training program for the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/RI shuttlers must have managers: Business expert

RI shuttlers must have managers: Business expert JAKARTA (JP): With their international achievements, it is time for Indonesian shutters to have their own managers to negotiate contracts with sponsors.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/City bylaws needed for asset takeover

City bylaws needed for asset takeover JAKARTA (JP): Experts are urging the city administration to draft city bylaws in a bid to take over various valuable assets in the capital ahead of next month's rolling out of regional autonomy.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Visa reports success with Electron debit cards

Visa reports success with Electron debit cards JAKARTA (JP): Visa International said here on Tuesday that the number of its Visa Electron debit cardholders had exceeded one million since its first launch in the country earlier this year.Visa country manager Ellyana C.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Blind nationalism

Blind nationalism Nationalism, in the narrowest sense of the term, has reared its ugly head once again in this country this past week with the latest row between Indonesia and the United Nations.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Drug convict Agus Isrok still in the Army

Drug convict Agus Isrok still in the Army JAKARTA (JP): Drug convict Second. Lt. Agus Isrok of the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) has been deemed to have accepted the Jakarta Military High Court's verdict of last month, which reduced his jail sentence and reinstated him as an Army officer, the ...

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Old woman killed for alleged shaman

Old woman killed for alleged shaman PAMEKASAN, East Java: Eight unknown men in Ninja cloths have killed 60-year-old Surimti who they alleged to have practiced black magic (santet) in Blaban village, Batumarmar district, Pamekasan regency, East Java.Pamekasan Police Chief Supt.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/House's choices for chief justice not binding: Harun

House's choices for chief justice not binding: Harun JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives' choices for chief justice sent to the President are not binding, a constitutional law expert said on Tuesday.Harun Alrasid, a professor at the University of Indonesia, said Law No.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Storm Catcher 13:00 15:15 19:30 Million Dollar Hotel 13:45 16:00 20:15 Charlie's Angels 13:00 15:15 19:30 A Murder of Crows 13:45 16:00 20:15 Chicken Run 13:00 15:15 ...

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Indonesian Navy to deploy 27 warships for holidaymakers

Indonesian Navy to deploy 27 warships for holidaymakers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Navy will deploy 27 of its warships to help transport millions of people who will be traveling by seas in the coming holiday season, the Ministry of Communications said on Tuesday.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Bleak December

Bleak December Instead of entering December with hope and anticipation for happiness in the new year, and joy at the end of the fasting month of Ramadhan and the approaching Chinese New Year, the people of Indonesia have black eyes from lack of sleep and a bleak prospect due to rising prices and ...

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Eight killed in Kulonprogo landslides

Eight killed in Kulonprogo landslides YOGYAKARTA (JP): Eight people died and six others went missing on Monday in mudflows caused by landslides in the remote areas of Semagung, Ngaren and Kalijeruk, in Kalibawang district, Kulonprogo regency, some 30 kilometers northwest of here.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Rights body probes 'religion change'

Rights body probes 'religion change' AMBON, Maluku (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) is currently investigating reports that hundreds of Christians living on Kesui Island are allegedly being forced to change their religion.Bambang W.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/'Indosiar' programs win awards in S'pore

'Indosiar' programs win awards in S'pore JAKARTA (JP): The bi-weekly professional boxing show Gelar Tinju Profesional Indosiar, broadcast live every Thursday and Friday on Indosiar television, won Best Sports Program at the Asian Television Awards 2000 in Singapore last week.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Religious leaders' help needed to end conflicts

Religious leaders' help needed to end conflicts YOGYAKARTA (JP): Religious leaders must accept pluralism to prevent the country from disintegrating as religious intolerance has been threatening national unity, a scholar warned here on Tuesday.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Forestry ministry has new helicopters

Forestry ministry has new helicopters JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry began operating on Tuesday its two new Bell-142 helicopters, which will be used mainly to combat forest fires.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/ISSI can win SEAG overall title

ISSI can win SEAG overall title SEMARANG (JP): The Deputy Secretary General of the Indonesian Cycling Association (ISSI) Sofyan Ruzian was optimism that Indonesia could win the overall title in the cycling event at the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/New methodology for civics, moral teachings introduced

New methodology for civics, moral teachings introduced JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of National Education introduced, on Tuesday, new methodology for civics and moral teachings to replace the present normative method."I'm afraid that our children are lacking pride in being Indonesian.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/City authorities want 6% to 49% hike in tap water fees

City authorities want 6% to 49% hike in tap water fees JAKARTA (JP): The city is proposing a hike in tap water fees, ranging from 6 percent to 43.09 percent.Governor Sutiyoso said Tuesday the increase was needed to cover the rising operating costs of the city water companies.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Are you catching colds often? Check for allergies

Are you catching colds often? Check for allergies Dear Dr. Donya,I notice that my twin girls catch colds (coughing and runny nose) more often when they are in school and during the end of the year (October to December), or the middle of the year (the change of season).

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Van Der Horst reports bank to police over withdrawal of Rp 5b

Van Der Horst reports bank to police over withdrawal of Rp 5b JAKARTA (JP): Bank Victoria International was reported to the police on Tuesday for its refusal to allow a publicly listed company to withdraw Rp 5 billion of its money.Prominent businessman Edward S.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Holidaymakers 'cheated' by Ancol theme park

Holidaymakers 'cheated' by Ancol theme park JAKARTA (JP): Many holidaymakers, including those from out of town, say they feel cheated by the closure of Dunia Fantasi theme park, a fact they only learned after paying their entrance fees to Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Govt fails to reach deal with Prajogo over assets

Govt fails to reach deal with Prajogo over assets JAKARTA (JP): The government failed on Tuesday to reach a deal with tycoon Prajogo Pangestu to surrender his personal assets to repay debt.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Where to go in Surabaya

Where to go in SurabayaMusic and Entertainment * The Westin Surabaya, Jl. Embong Malang 85-89 (Phone: 031 5458888): - Java Jimmy's Irish Pub: Aia Reforms Band, Monday to Sunday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., Thursday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/The answer is out there

The answer is out thereBy Rob Goodfellow WOLLONGONG, Australia (JP): Steve Sondakh, who wrote, "When can we resume business?" recently in this newspaper, is a member of the National Economic Restoration Committee and director of PT Hero Supermarkets.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Police detain court receiver in Manulife case

Police detain court receiver in Manulife case JAKARTA (JP): The police said on Tuesday that they had detained the court receiver in an alleged sales scam involving insurance company PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI).National Police spokesman Brig. Gen.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Women taking the lead

Women taking the lead When television originally began to dominate our homes women were used as the main attraction in advertising. One should not look at this with prejudice or be defensive, but feel proud that women are successful role models in today's advertising.On Nov.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 12, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaWednesday Maghrib 6:04 p.m.Thursday Imsak 4:00 a.m.Subuh 4:10 a.m.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Susanto survives first test

Susanto survives first test JAKARTA (JP): Young Indonesian chess player Susanto Megaranto survived the first test in the Asian Continental Boys Under-16 championships at the National Power Corporation (NPC) training center at Bataan, the Philippines, on Tuesday.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/UNTAET, Portugal, RI call for E. Timor reconciliation

UNTAET, Portugal, RI call for E. Timor reconciliation JAKARTA (JP): The UN Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), Portugal and Indonesia called for on Tuesday the importance of a reconciliation among conflicting East Timorese factions prior the territory's declaration of independence.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 3:30 a.m. Ramadhan Special: Uraian Syiar Sahur 4:30 Ramadhan Special: Koran Recital 5:30 Ramadhan Special: Pelajaran Iqro 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 8:30 Music 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Rupiah Rates Dec.12

Rupiah Rates Dec.12 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8.825.00 9,825.00 9,278.00 9,372.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Recognize your child's adolescence phase

Recognize your child's adolescence phaseBy Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): One of the major life changes in children is adolescence. During this phase, parents play an important role in supporting and guiding their children's psychological changes.

Wed, 13 Dec 2000

JP/Textile exports decline in 2000

Textile exports decline in 2000 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's textile export revenue this year is estimated to reach only US$7.3 billion, down from last year's $7.5 billion and well short of the $8 billion target, according the Indonesian Textile Association (API) on Tuesday.