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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Silat fails to make Asian Games debut

Silat fails to make Asian Games debut JAKARTA (JP): With Doha being named to host the 2006 Asian Games, the Indonesian traditional martial art of pencak silat has seen its chance of being included in the quadrennial event crushed.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Activists may face legal charges

Activists may face legal charges BOGOR (JP): The six activists who allegedly lowered the national flag during a recent protest by market vendors in front of the Bogor municipality building maybe charged with contempt, an official said on Monday.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Gus Dur's legitimacy

Gus Dur's legitimacy Should Republican Texas Governor George W. Bush win the U.S. presidential election, he will be in the same predicament that Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid has been in this past year.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Kramat Tunggak buildings slated to be demolished

Kramat Tunggak buildings slated to be demolished JAKARTA (JP): A North Jakarta Mayoralty official said on Monday that the administration would demolish any buildings on the former Kramat Tunggak red light district in North Jakarta, soon after it settles the compensation for the appropriation ...

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Landslide causes Rp 20b in losses

Landslide causes Rp 20b in losses CILACAP, Central Java: Material losses from the previous landslides in six districts have reached more than Rp 20 billion, spokesman for the local administration Gatot Arif told The Jakarta Post on Monday.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Dismissal urged for police chief

Dismissal urged for police chief MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The United Bone Student and Youths Board (DPP-Kepmi) urged on Monday the dismissal of Bone Police chief Supt. Dedi Fauzi following a recent brawl between locals that killed at least two people."South Sulawesi Police chief (Insp. Gen.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Exhibition* Fine Arts Exhibition, Liyan by Nindityo Adipurnomo, at Selasar Seni Sunaryo, Jl. Bukit Pakar Timur no. 100 (Phone: 022 2507939), until Dec. 3.Performances* Theater, Kursus Istri Teladan, Teater Alibi Bandung, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Plantations complain of rampant theft

Plantations complain of rampant theft JAKARTA (JP): State-owned plantation companies complained to the House of Representatives here on Monday that lootings had caused them hundreds of millions of dollars in losses and warned that if those responsible were not stopped, the companies might have to ...

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Questions raised over Nandar's absence in Tiger Cup tourney

Questions raised over Nandar's absence in Tiger Cup tourney JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia's (PSSI) official in charge of athletes development Nurdin Halid and national team manager Muhammad Zein agreed to discharge coach Nandar Iskandar from the team on Sunday evening, after ...

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Palm oil plantations urged to help farmers

Palm oil plantations urged to help farmers JAKARTA (JP): In an attempt to stop the theft of fresh palm oil bunches in the region, House of Representatives Commission IX for finance and industry called on state-owned palm oil plantations (PTPN) in Sumatra to establish social development programs ...

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Nightspot owners say they will fight back

Nightspot owners say they will fight back JAKARTA (JP): Nightspot owners pledged on Monday to get tough, saying they would hire 1,000 private guards to combat the spate of attacks by radical religious groups.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Legal course sought over IPPs

Legal course sought over IPPs JAKARTA (JP): The government might seek a court solution as an option to end disputes with independent power producers (IPPs) if the latter declined to show goodwill in reducing power prices, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli said on Monday.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Kalimantan asks TNI for help

Kalimantan asks TNI for help BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: City administrations in Kalimantan have urged the Indonesian Military (TNI) to send a rapid deployment force to the province in anticipation of unrest.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Council to look after small-scale traders

Council to look after small-scale traders JAKARTA (JP): The City Council reminded officials that its members would directly supervise the implementation of the imminent new bylaw on privately-owned shopping centers which will take effect in January next year, a councillor said on Monday.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Detonator, timer found at Medan bomb blast site

Detonator, timer found at Medan bomb blast site MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): A damaged detonator and timer along with other objects related to a homemade bomb were found by Medan Police at the bomb site on Jl. Syailendra on Monday, head of Medan Police Laboratory Supt. Anto Sugiarto said.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Bank Mandiri to go public in fourth quarter of 2001

Bank Mandiri to go public in fourth quarter of 2001 JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli said the government was currently making preparations to privatize state Bank Mandiri through an initial public offering (IPO) some time in the fourth quarter of next year.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Disputes cause drop in Caltex oil production

Disputes cause drop in Caltex oil production JAKARTA (JP): Continued disputes with locals have caused crude oil output of the country's largest oil producer PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia in Riau province to drop by an average of 30,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd), the company said on Monday.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Bogor nightspots told to close for Ramadhan

Bogor nightspots told to close for Ramadhan BOGOR (JP): The Bogor administration called on the management of local entertainment centers to cease operations from Nov. 24 to Dec. 30 to allow Muslims to perform their religious duties in peace, an official said on Monday.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/House names seven candidates for chief justice

House names seven candidates for chief justice JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives announced on Monday the names of seven candidates for Supreme Court chief justice, including President Abdurrahman Wahid's preference, former judge Benjamin Mangkoedilaga.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Trial begins for ex-Aspac director

Trial begins for ex-Aspac director JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court initiated on Monday the corruption trial of the former director of credit at Bank Aspac.The charges involved the misallocation of Rp 583.4 billion (US$63.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Champs Yuso beaten in Livoli opener

Champs Yuso beaten in Livoli opener JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion Yuso club of Yogyakarta was dramatically beaten in both the men's and women's divisions on the first day of the second leg of the Samator 2000 Indonesian Volleyball League (Livoli) on Monday at the Senayan Basketball Stadium, ...

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Govt approves PT Timor Putra debt restructuring

Govt approves PT Timor Putra debt restructuring JAKARTA (JP): The government has approved the debt restructuring of automaker PT Timor Putra Nasional (TPN), allowing the company to continue its Timor national car project in a joint venture with South Korean Kia Motors Corporation.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/PGN expects lower profit

PGN expects lower profit JAKARTA (JP): State-owned gas company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) estimates a 29 percent decrease in its net profits to Rp 287 billion (US$31.9 million) this year from Rp 407 billion in 1999.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Soeharto goes into deep relapse: Aide

Soeharto goes into deep relapse: Aide JAKARTA (JP): Doctors and family members gathered around former president Soeharto's bedside on Monday when he went into a deep relapse prompting fears of a worsening health condition.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Security forces at fault in Aceh

Security forces at fault in Aceh Dozens have been killed in various spots in the troubled province of Aceh during two days of pro-independence rallies in the capital Banda Aceh. The assembly ended peacefully last Saturday.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Popular participation in Tommy's manhunt

Popular participation in Tommy's manhunt JAKARTA (JP): The manhunt for fugitive Hutomo 'Tommy' Mandala Putra, convicted in a land scam, has led many parties to take part, either seriously or jokingly, in the search.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Rupiah Rates Nov.13

Rupiah Rates Nov.13 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,760.00 9,760.00 9,214.00 9,306.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Subardi wins President Cup

Subardi wins President Cup SEMARANG (JP): Subardi of Semarang won the President Cup national marathon championship in Wonogiri, about 220 kilometers southeast of here.Subardi clocked a winning time of two hours, 37 minutes and 44.67 seconds in Sunday's race.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 8:30 Music 9:00 Interval 12:00 p.m.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Steady progress

Steady progress The conclusion of China's 14-year campaign to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) has moved forward following a negotiating breakthrough in Geneva on membership terms.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/PBSI to call Taufik's coach on statement

PBSI to call Taufik's coach on statement JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) clarification team will call Taufik Hidayat's coach, Mulyo Handoyo, to attend a hearing on Wednesday due to Taufik's statements two weeks ago.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Hollow Man 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Coyote Ugly 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Autumn in New York 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 U - 571 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Children of the ...

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 13, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/House mulls review of nicotine and tar limits

House mulls review of nicotine and tar limits JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives proposed on Monday the establishment of a special team to review the government's restriction on nicotine and tar content in clove cigarettes.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/City Council removes protesting squatters

City Council removes protesting squatters JAKARTA (JP): Some 60 protesters, who had stayed in the City Council compound on Jl.Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta since Monday, have been finally removed by authorities to the city-owned Kedoya rehabilitation center in West Jakarta.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/A country needs attitude

A country needs attitude The Asiaweek of Oct. 20, 2000 edition, the Hong Kong based weekly magazine, carried a conspicuous front cover titled Japan with Attitude, with the latter word being printed in eye-catching capitals. A subtitle read: Forget the politicians.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Dot-com group plans 1,000 Net kiosks

Dot-com group plans 1,000 Net kiosks JAKARTA (JP): PT Pointers Indonesia, a subsidiary of publicly listed PT Myohdotcom Indonesia, said on Monday that it plans to build 1,000 Internet kiosks throughout Indonesia next year.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Fund management firms expect brisk business next year

Fund management firms expect brisk business next year JAKARTA (JP): Fund management companies expect a brisk business next year as more people have now turned to their services to invest their money, a senior executive of an asset management company said here on Monday.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Indonesia's naval force below standard: Admiral

Indonesia's naval force below standard: Admiral JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia could face serious security and defense problems in the next five years due to a shortage of warships and Navy personnel, Navy Chief Admiral Indroko Sastrowiryono said on Monday.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/'Bad bank' that helps fuel Korean recovery

'Bad bank' that helps fuel Korean recovery SEOUL (JP): The key to asset recovery is transparency and timing, says chairman of Korea Asset Management Corp. (Kamco) Jae-Ryong Chung.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Traffic comes to a halt on capital's streets

Traffic comes to a halt on capital's streets JAKARTA (JP): The capital saw thousands of disgruntled motorists and commuters on Monday afternoon as the city was trapped in a severe traffic jam due to the street blockade by student protesters, who strongly demanded the re-investigation of the death ...

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Don't be sarcastic!

Don't be sarcastic! I am responding to Mr. Mark Riddett's letter to The Jakarta Post of Nov. 10 edition, titled Income tax for expatriates.The issue to impose 35 percent income tax to expatriates to me is ridiculous.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Market brawl leaves 16 injured

Market brawl leaves 16 injured JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Clashes in the Abepura traditional market have left 16 people severely injured as of Monday, Antara reported.The news agency did not identify the victims, but said they had suffered stab wounds.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Reform movement 'has borne no fruit'

Reform movement 'has borne no fruit' JAKARTA (JP): It has been more than a year since the repressive New Order regime was replaced by a more democratic government, but it has hardly made any progress a noted lawyer said over the weekend.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Dossiers of 14 suspects in E. Timor done

Dossiers of 14 suspects in E. Timor done JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said on Monday that the team investigating the human rights abuses in East Timor last year had completed the dossiers on 14 of 23 suspects in the case.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/2001 City Budget aims to improve general condition

2001 City Budget aims to improve general condition JAKARTA (JP): In anticipation of an upturn in the economy, the city administration is predicting revenues of up to Rp 7 trillion (US$750 million), mostly from tax and retribution, for the 2001 City Budget.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Rates for tax payment, valid from Nov. 13 to Nov. 19

Rates for tax payment, valid from Nov. 13 to Nov. 19 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 9,160.00Austrian schilling 1 569.55Australian dollar 1 4,823.66Belgian franc 1 194.28Canadian dollar 1 5,913.05Swiss franc 1 5,008.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Blind people seek protection

Blind people seek protection BANDUNG (JP): A dozen blind people, who are being trained at the Agricultural Training Center for the Blind in Cisarua Lembang, West Java, have approached the legislative council over intimidation by residents living around the training center.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Decentralization in the health sector?

Decentralization in the health sector?By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Decentralization is a hot topic in the health sector. It is relieving for many but others welcome it rather pessimistically.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Al-Zaytun center greens arid land with teak trees

Al-Zaytun center greens arid land with teak treesBy Yusran Edo Fauzi INDRAMAYU, West Java (JP): Within two years, arid land covered with long dry grass in Indramayu regency, West Java has been transformed into a golden teak forest with Saudi Arabian date palms, Jordanian olive and tiin trees by ...

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Project launched for conservation ahead of regional autonomy plan

Project launched for conservation ahead of regional autonomy plan JAKARTA (JP): A pilot project on protecting the environment ahead of the enactment of regional autonomy has been launched in three West Java regencies -- Kuningan, Majalengka and Cirebon.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Dairi farmers struggle to keep 'kemenyan' tradition

Dairi farmers struggle to keep 'kemenyan' traditionBy Benget Simbolon Tnb. JAKARTA (JP): Kemenyan, incense from a plant that is locally known as kemenjen in North Sumatra, is more than a source of income for Dairi people.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Fresh violence kills two soldiers

Fresh violence kills two soldiers BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): It was business as usual after last weekend's peaceful rally when two military soldiers were killed and a police officer injured during the latest outbreak of violence in strife-torn Aceh, a police officer said on Monday.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Fishing firms lack fuel

Fishing firms lack fuel JAKARTA (JP): Many fishing boats on Aru and Kei islands, Maluku province, have been grounded due to a decrease in diesel oil supplied by state oil company Pertamina.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Students protest attack on seminar

Students protest attack on seminar YOGYAKARTA: Representatives of 50 student groups and non- governmental organizations here urged Governor Hamengkubuwono X on Monday to take stern measures against members of a Muslim group who raided an AIDS discussion on Saturday night.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/RI men tie, women win in Istanbul

RI men tie, women win in Istanbul JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia men chess players only managed a draw, but the women won in their final matches Sunday at the 34th Chess Olympiad in Istanbul.Playing without Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto, whose elo rating is 2571, the men's team had to offer a 2.0-2.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Tourists canceling trips to Yogyakarta

Tourists canceling trips to Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA (JP): Several travel agencies in Europe and the United States have canceled their clients' planned trips to Yogyakarta following an anti-American sweep in the neighboring town of Surakarta recently, a local tourist organization said on Monday.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/'Opposition is unconstitutional'

'Opposition is unconstitutional' JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid called on the nation on Monday to stick to the Constitution amid growing demands for his resignation.

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Tue, 14 Nov 2000

JP/Team formed to probe Tanjung Priok killings

Team formed to probe Tanjung Priok killings JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman established on Monday a team of state prosecutors to investigate the 1984 Tanjung Priok human rights abuse in North Jakarta.

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