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Searching for all articles published on 2001-03-15 ...

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Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Shooting victim's family meets Mulyono

Shooting victim's family meets Mulyono JAKARTA (JP): The family of 31-year-old Yudianto, the man wrongfully shot to death by West Jakarta Police mobile detectives, demanded that city police not only detain and question the officer who pulled the trigger, but the entire West Jakarta mobile ...

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Nguyen wins chess duel securing unbeatable lead

Nguyen wins chess duel securing unbeatable lead JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian junior chess player Andrean Susilodinata was no match for Vietnamese Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son after conceding in the 62nd move on the fourth day of junior duel meet on Wednesday.Nguyen has collected 2.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Govt mulling over whether to liquidate PPD

Govt mulling over whether to liquidate PPD JAKARTA (JP): The government has agreed to provide state-owned bus company PPD with Rp 6.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Honorary degree overlooked

Honorary degree overlooked Concerning the obituary of professor Sumitro The Jakarta Post, March 10, 2001, page 2), one thing is overlooked: He received an honorary degree from his alma mater, the Erasmus University in Rotterdam (formerly Nederlandsch Economische Hogeschool) on Nov. 5, 1995.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Transformation of corruption

Transformation of corruption This is the second of two articles on corruption by Teten Masduki, coordinator of the Jakarta-based Indonesian Corruption Watch.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/State firms sell dollars to help rupiah

State firms sell dollars to help rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Several state enterprises have, at the request of the government, sold their U.S dollar reserves to ease pressure on the rupiah and shore up the beleaguered local unit, Finance Minister Prijadi Praptosuhardjo said on Wednesday.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Nazar walks out of court

Nazar walks out of court BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Aceh Referendum Information Centre (SIRA) Muhammad Nazar refused to attend his sedition trial here on Wednesday, saying that "the court has failed to present adequate government representation in court".

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Taxing polluters

Taxing polluters There are six days to Budget day, but panic week could be starting any time now. That is the interval where people try to guess the tax miseries ahead, and rush out to try to avoid them.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Ericsson launches new cell phone

Ericsson launches new cell phone JAKARTA (JP): Cellular phone maker PT Ericsson Indonesia unveils on Wednesday its latest product, the T29 and the HBH-10 Bluetooth headset, for the Indonesian market.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Rounders 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Lost Souls 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Snatch 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Cell 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Crouching Tiger ...

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 8:30 Documentary 9:00 Children's Program 9:30 Documentary 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 p.m.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/High court sentences Bob to six years in jail

High court sentences Bob to six years in jail JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta High Court on Wednesday sentenced Mohamad "Bob" Hasan to six years in prison for corruption and ordered him to pay compensation of US$243 million -- the amount of the losses suffered by the state.The court's spokesman, A.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/'Washington won't back army coup'

'Washington won't back army coup' SURABAYA (JP): A U.S. envoy gave a reassurance here on Wednesday that Washington would not back a military coup against the civilian government in Indonesia.Speaking to reporters during a one-day visit to the East Java capital, the U.S.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Five arrested for drugs

Five arrested for drugs DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Five alleged drug dealers have been arrested by Bali Police drug squad detectives.Bali Police chief Brig. Gen.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Images of injustice in the history of Kalimantan

Images of injustice in the history of Kalimantan A long time observer of Indonesia, Herbert Feith, shares some examples of historical incidents in Kalimantan to lend a greater understanding of the current conflict.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Newmont goldmine closure plan

Newmont goldmine closure plan With regard to the news article titled Newmont to close Minahasa gold mine (March 9) its erroneous premise has caused considerable confusion within Indonesia for little reason, and may have unfortunate effects outside the country as well.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Municipal bonds: A feasible strategy?

Municipal bonds: A feasible strategy?By Achmad Mukhtar JAKARTA (JP): When the laws on regional autonomy and fiscal balance were announced, two new catchwords become popular -- autonomy and municipal bonds.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Efforts to expedite special session fail

Efforts to expedite special session fail JAKARTA (JP): Antigovernment demonstrators who had been camping out at the House of Representatives complex dispersed on Wednesday after minority factions in the People's Consultative Assembly scuttled attempts to expedite a special session which could ...

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Chinese tires come under scrutiny

Chinese tires come under scrutiny JAKARTA (JP): The association of Indonesian tire producers has called on the government to stop the import of automotive tires from China, saying the low quality tires could endanger motorists.The association's chairman A.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/PAN ministers to remain in cabinet

PAN ministers to remain in cabinet JAKARTA (JP): Two Cabinet ministers who are members of the National Mandate Party (PAN) maintained their earlier stance that they would remain in the Cabinet.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Police correct Akbar's status from a suspect to a witness

Police correct Akbar's status from a suspect to a witness JAKARTA (JP): The National Police have corrected their previous statement that Speaker of the House of Representatives Akbar Tandjung was a suspect in a land scam, saying he would be questioned as a witness.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Palyja operates Kedoya pipeline

Palyja operates Kedoya pipeline JAKARTA (JP): Joint venture tap water firm PT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (Palyja) commenced operation of a newly constructed pipeline on Tuesday, spanning two kilometers between Kedoya and Tubagus Angke, both in West Jakarta.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Former Shangri-La workers threaten to picket hotel

Former Shangri-La workers threaten to picket hotel JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Shangri-La Independent Worker Union (SPSM) threatened on Wednesday to spoil the hotel's reopening on Saturday with a rally.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Attaka produces 600m barrels

Attaka produces 600m barrels JAKARTA (JP): Oil and gas company Unocal Indonesia, one of state oil company Pertamina's production-sharing contractors, announced here on Wednesday that it had exceeded a 600-million barrel cumulative production target from its Attaka field in East Kalimantan.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Army to dispatch special troops to Aceh province

Army to dispatch special troops to Aceh province JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said on Wednesday the Army has been preparing "special troops" to be dispatched to Aceh, following the government's decision to impose a limited military operation in the troubled province.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting by Titin Hartini, Seniwati Gallery of Art by Women, Jl. Sriwedari 2b, Banjar Taman, Ubud (Phone: 0361 975485), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until March 24. * Painting by Made Jirna, Bali Padma Hotel, Jl. Legian 1 (Phone: 0361 752111), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 18-27.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Global university info network opens

Global university info network opens SURABAYA (JP): The University of Surabaya (Ubaya) opened on Wednesday the international educational and cultural information network, the first of its kind in the country.The grand launching hosted by Ubaya rector Anton Prijatno, was attended by U.S.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Support for Megawati

Support for Megawati Support for Megawati Soekarnoputri as the legitimate successor to the President, should the position become vacant, has been snowballing in the last few days. An agreement involving leading representatives of six political parties was reached on March 2 in Jakarta.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/City recorded an annual growth of 3.6% in 2000

City recorded an annual growth of 3.6% in 2000 JAKARTA (JP): Despite the prolonged nationwide recession, the Jakarta's economy showed a significant rebound with 3.67 percent growth last year, an official said on Wednesday.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Writer Wiratmo dies from stroke

Writer Wiratmo dies from stroke JAKARTA (JP): Writer Wiratmo Soekito died from a stroke at the MMC Hospital here on Wednesday, aged 72. He was later buried in the Karet cemetery, Central Jakarta.Born in Solo on Feb.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/The uncertainty of it all

The uncertainty of it all The battle between President Abdurrahman Wahid and his political opponents has entered a new, but not necessarily decisive, phase this week.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Free Ebtanas for elementary, junior high school students

Free Ebtanas for elementary, junior high school students JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of National Education has allotted Rp 161 billion (US$16.1 million) to pay the National Examination (Ebtanas) fees for elementary and junior high school students, the ministry announced on Wednesday.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Exhibition shows illuminating possibilities

Exhibition shows illuminating possibilitiesBy Aendra H. Medita JAKARTA (JP): In the realm of belief, light is supposed to illuminate life by making it visible, observable and enjoyable.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Watch out for self-interested, short-term coalitions

Watch out for self-interested, short-term coalitions Political observer Pratikno looks at, among others things, the confusing picture of changing coalitions. He teaches at the Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Residents protest swallow breeding

Residents protest swallow breeding TANGERANG (JP): Dozens of residents of the Ciater Permai housing complex in Serpong have complained about unauthorized swallow breeding businesses in the area.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Palace denies report on trip funds misuse

Palace denies report on trip funds misuse JAKARTA (JP): The presidential palace denied on Wednesday that there had been financial impropriety involved when it sent US$300,000 to President Abdurrahman Wahid during his recent trip to Saudi Arabia.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Arun gas field halts LNG loading for South Korea

Arun gas field halts LNG loading for South Korea SEOUL (Agencies): A vessel scheduled to load 56,000 metric tons of liquefied natural gas from Indonesia's Arun gas field Wednesday for delivery to South Korea floats idle in Singapore waters, an official from state-run Korea Gas Corp.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/All England evaluation to be submitted

All England evaluation to be submitted JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has requested its coaches to submit a detailed evaluation of Indonesian shuttlers' performances in the 2001 Yonex All England Open last week.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Invalid voucher

Invalid voucher In December 2000, we joined a kids program at a hotel in South Jakarta and received a complimentary voucher from D'BEST department store - Fatmawati (Diamond Group), valid until Feb. 1, 2001. But we found that the voucher expired before the store had opened.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 14, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Kostrad officer shot, held for attempted vehicle theft

Kostrad officer shot, held for attempted vehicle theft JAKARTA (JP): A Jagakarsa Police officer shot on Wednesday morning a member of the Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) who was apprehended while breaking into a van.The soldier was shot in the leg when he fired on the police officers.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Govt, House decide to postpone debate on BI law until May

Govt, House decide to postpone debate on BI law until May JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Wednesday it would delay until May discussions with the House of Representatives on the amendment of the central bank law to allow the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-sponsored panel of central bank ...

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Cipinang jail set ablaze during revolt

Cipinang jail set ablaze during revolt JAKARTA (JP): One prisoner died as hundreds of police quelled a revolt inside the Cipinang Penitentiary in East Jakarta in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Tourist industry in Bali reaches saturation point

Tourist industry in Bali reaches saturation pointBy Rini Utami DENPASAR, Bali (Antara): The word Bali usually conjures up beautiful landscape, myriad Hindu temples, elaborate religious rituals, dances and pristine beaches.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Maluku will remain part of RI: Leaders

Maluku will remain part of RI: Leaders AMBON, Maluku (JP): Maluku will remain part of the Republic of Indonesia "for whoever will constitutionally lead the country", leaders of the disputed province stated."Whoever leads this country ...

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Pemecutan, inventor of 'fingertip paintings'

Pemecutan, inventor of 'fingertip paintings'By Alpha Savitri KUTA, Bali (JP): Early 1967. Something happened that exasperated Ngurah Gede Pemecutan. Later, this exasperation became a point of departure from his career as an artist in the country's fine arts arena.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/U.S. pledges to continue helping Indonesian govt

U.S. pledges to continue helping Indonesian govtBy Yenni Djahidin WASHINGTON (JP): The United States has promised to continue helping Indonesia to become a democratic, prosperous and united country.Speaking at a conference sponsored by the U.S.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Hail falls in Muara Enim

Hail falls in Muara Enim PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Hail fell for the first time in recorded history in Muara Enim district, some 180 kilometers from Palembang, on Tuesday.The hailstones started falling at 5:30 p.m. local time and lasted for only around five minutes.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Rupiah rate March 14

Rupiah rate March 14 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,498.00 10,498.00 9,948.00 10,048.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001

JP/Artist Kahlo through the eyes of a friend

Artist Kahlo through the eyes of a friend JAKARTA (JP): It's an enduring image of 20th century pop culture: the fixed gaze from black, deep-set eyes, the small arched lips and the furrow of eyebrows merging into one.And, yes, the unruly smudge of a moustache.