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47 articles.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Collectivism versus individualism

Collectivism versus individualismBy Ari A. Perdana JAKARTA (JP): The process of amending article 33 of the 1945 Constitution is currently deadlocked. Some members of the task force are proposing the principal of individualism to replace the current principal of collectivism (azas kekeluargaan).

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/'Speaker bomb' to be deactivated

'Speaker bomb' to be deactivated JAKARTA (JP): A speaker found in a train, which was suspected of containing a bomb, was removed by the National Police bomb squad (Gegana) and taken to a field located very near the East Jakarta Police Headquarters on Thursday.City Police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/BNI allocates $80m for new ATMs, Internet banking

BNI allocates $80m for new ATMs, Internet banking JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) will allocate about US$80 million in new investment to increase its automated teller machines (ATMs).

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Dewi joins elite squad, thanks to her dad

Dewi joins elite squad, thanks to her dad SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Dewi Tira was just a third grade student at an elementary school in Surabaya when her father Suwandi introduced badminton to her.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/House factions consider expediting special session

House factions consider expediting special session JAKARTA (JP): Major factions in the House of Representatives are seriously considering calling for an expedited special session of the People's Consultative Assembly, in response to President Abdurrahman Wahid's latest political moves.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Teachers demand salary payment

Teachers demand salary payment PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Around 50 teachers of various secondary and high schools in the Central Java regency of Banyumas staged a rally in front of the local legislature on Thursday, demanding payment of their salary arrears.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Rupiah rate June 14

Rupiah rate June 14 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,745.00 11,745.00 11,189.00 11,301.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Fireman loves his risky job despite not being prestigious

Fireman loves his risky job despite not being prestigiousBy Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Ever wonder why certain people choose to take perilous professions such as being a fireman?Fifty-year-old Sunaryo Wiryo, who has served Central Jakarta Fire Agency for more than 28 years, simply said, "I needed a ...

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Metromini conductor killed over Rp 300

Metromini conductor killed over Rp 300 JAKARTA (JP): The conductor of a Metromini bus serving the Pasar Minggu - Manggarai route died in hospital on Wednesday after being stabbed by two unidentified teenagers at the Pancoran intersection traffic lights in South Jakarta.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Teaching children to be broad-minded

Teaching children to be broad-minded The other day when I took my two-year-old daughter to the sports club she was eager to see the people around the swimming pool. Some children aged between 12 and 15 were playing and throwing balls to each other. My daughter enjoyed seeing it.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/JP/2/DAYAK

JP/2/DAYAKFollow-up actions to Dayak-Madura reconciliation urged PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan (JP): Several local tribal leaders have called on all levels of the government to promptly follow up results of the newly concluded Dayak people's congress, which recommended the settlement of ...

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Stock Exchange

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

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Ancol case to continue

Ancol case to continue JAKARTA (JP): The head of the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office, Basrief Arief, pledged on Thursday to continue the investigation of the Ancol scandal, despite the fact that several of the officials suspected of involvement in the case had retired.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Pertamina told to delay project

Pertamina told to delay project PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The South Sumatra legislature has demanded that a nitrogen plant repair project worth Rp 20 billion be suspended due to alleged collusion conducted by the secretary general of the Plaju office of state-owned oil and gas company ...

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Women's Program 10:00 Music 12:00 p.m.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Japan to continue aid for environment

Japan to continue aid for environment JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government will continue its technical assistance on environmental protection and energy conservation despite the country's economic slowdown.The director of the Trade.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Pasuruan riot probe to finish

Pasuruan riot probe to finish PADANG, West Sumatra: The National Police will soon announce the results of a joint investigation into the recent rioting in Pasuruan, East Java.National Police inspector general Comr. Gen.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Pertamina prepared for possible run of fuel

Pertamina prepared for possible run of fuel JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina assured the public on Thursday that it had enough fuel to handle a possible run arising from the government's decision to raise fuel prices by an average of 30 percent.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Government delays fuel price hike

Government delays fuel price hike JAKARTA (JP): The government abruptly delayed on Thursday the planned fuel price hike a day before it was due to come into effect, saying it had to weigh further the political, social and security implications which might arise.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Attorney General launches probe into key politicians

Attorney General launches probe into key politicians JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Baharuddin Lopa brushed off criticism on Thursday of his plans to launch a corruption probe into several leading politicians, contending that his actions were well within the confines of the law.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/50,000 civilians to help secure special session

50,000 civilians to help secure special session JAKARTA (JP): The city administration announced on Thursday its plan to recruit some 50,000 civilians to help safeguard the city during the special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), scheduled to begin on Aug. 1.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Holdiko sells another three firms for Rp 783b

Holdiko sells another three firms for Rp 783b JAKARTA (JP): PT Holdiko Perkasa has raised another Rp 783 billion (about US$69.91 million) from the sales of its ownership in PT Kerismas Witikoo Makmur, PT Indopoly Swakarsa Industry, and Yunnan Kunlene Film Industries Co.Ltd.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/No to armed civilians: Sultan

No to armed civilians: Sultan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Following a clash between local supporters of the United Development Party (PPP) and residents here on Sunday, Governor Hamengkubuwono X called on people in the sultanate town on Thursday to oppose the existence of armed civilian groups.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Supreme Court director tried for alleged bribery

Supreme Court director tried for alleged bribery JAKARTA (JP): A Supreme Court official was tried on Thursday for allegedly receiving Rp 100 million in a bribe to help a lawyer win her client's case.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Protesters-police new clash flares up in Bandung

Protesters-police new clash flares up in Bandung BANDUNG (JP): A new clash between police and protesting workers erupted here on Thursday, injuring at least nine people and damaging dozens of stores, buildings, two hotels and many vehicles.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Military tribunal to try Trisakti case

Military tribunal to try Trisakti case JAKARTA (JP): Eleven military personnel will be tried in a military tribunal on Monday for their alleged role in the shooting of Trisakti students, a military spokesman revealed on Thursday.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/'Enemy at the Gates' mixes battles and good human drama

'Enemy at the Gates' mixes battles and good human dramaBy Joko E.H. Anwar Enemy at the Gates (*** out of ****); War/Drama, 131 minutes; Starring Jude Law, Joseph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Bob Hoskins, Ed Harris Written by Jean-Jacques Annaud and Alain Godard; Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud; A ...

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Injustice for Anwar Ibrahim

Injustice for Anwar Ibrahim The news that Rahim Noor, former Malaysian police chief found guilty of assaulting an apparently blindfolded and certainly handcuffed Anwar Ibrahim in detention, is walking free after only 40 days of a ludicrously short two-month sentence while his victim cannot go ...

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Rebel group blamed for Manokwari attack

Rebel group blamed for Manokwari attack JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): The separatist rebel group led by Daniel Awom has been blamed for the armed attack in Manokwari that left five Mobile Brigade police officers and one civilian dead on Wednesday.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/New economics advisers appointed

New economics advisers appointed JAKARTA (JP): The government has appointed four economists as advisers on various economic issues, Finance Minister Rizal Ramli said on Thursday.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Top junior seeds cruise into semis

Top junior seeds cruise into semisBy Novan Iman Santosa SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Indonesia's top boy's shuttlers sailed into the semifinals of the Milo Junior Indonesia Open at the Bhinneka sports hall on Thursday.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/MPR to accommodate regional representatives' proposal

MPR to accommodate regional representatives' proposal JAKARTA (JP): An ad hoc subcommittee of the People's Consultative Assembly pledged to follow up on a proposal to reestablish the regional representative faction in the Assembly during the body's upcoming special session.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Development of Tangguh LNG plant may be delayed

Development of Tangguh LNG plant may be delayed JAKARTA (JP): Development of the Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Irian Jaya may be delayed if China, its main potential customer, seeks more than one source to supply the LNG needs of its Guangdong LNG project, state oil and gas ...

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Rp 50,000 fine for litter bugs

Rp 50,000 fine for litter bugs SEMARANG: Starting in September, anyone caught littering will be fined Rp 50,000 or sent to jail, Mayor Sukawi Sutarip announced on Thursday.Sukawi said the penalty against littering is based on a 1993 bylaw that had not been enforced to date, Antara reported.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Generating 'chemistry' in an interview

Generating 'chemistry' in an interviewBy Pri Notowidigdo JAKARTA (JP): "Am I ready for the interview?"You have undoubtedly asked yourself this question in the past, prior to a job interview, or maybe you are asking this question now as you prepare for an interview in the not too distant ...

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Rule sought on condom use in sex industry

Rule sought on condom use in sex industry JAKARTA (JP): The government is giving consideration to issuing a regulation requiring the mandatory use of condoms in the sex industry in a bid to curb the spread of venereal diseases as well as the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune ...

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/On the cutting edge of the world of kris

On the cutting edge of the world of krisBy Peter Kerr JAKARTA (JP): Their ancient blades, so elegant yet sinister, have become a symbol of Java, and even of the Javanese people themselves.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/GAM bases raided, 12 found dead

GAM bases raided, 12 found dead BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Indonesian military (TNI) troops claimed to have raided two main bases of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist rebel group in the village of Jiemjiem, Bandar Baru district, Pidie regency on Wednesday.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Gus Dur to go ahead with Aussie trip

Gus Dur to go ahead with Aussie trip JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid looks set to walk into another political firestorm, as it was revealed on Thursday that a planned visit to Australia later this month would go ahead as scheduled.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Reebok Indonesia wins award

Reebok Indonesia wins award JAKARTA (JP): Reebok Indonesia has won the Alf Shrub Award for outstanding achievement in the sales of Reebok brand sports equipment in the country.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Interchapter volley c'ships reintroduced after 7 years

Interchapter volley c'ships reintroduced after 7 years JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Volleyball Federation (PBVSI) hopes to recapture volleyball's place as the second most popular sport in the country by staging the first interchapter national volleyball championships in seven years next week at ...

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Fuel politics

Fuel politics One could read many things into the government's decision to delay the raising of domestic fuel prices. Skeptics would accuse President Abdurrahman Wahid of resorting to populism. Others would see this as common sense.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Selaksa Daya Rupa, by 90 painters, Sahid Ballroom, Sahid Jaya Hotel, Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 86, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5704444), until June 19.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/General Bimantoro shows who's the boss of National Police

General Bimantoro shows who's the boss of National Police JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro summoned middle-ranking officers for a meeting on Thursday to brief them on the reasons behind his suspension and to assert that he remains at the helm.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Klub 45, a trendy bar without all the effort

Klub 45, a trendy bar without all the effort JAKARTA (JP): It was Saturday night. I was restless, having the spent the greater part of the day at the hospital. I now had my antibiotics, so I was ready for fun.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/Gunshot victim found dead

Gunshot victim found dead JAKARTA (JP): Local residents of Jl. Taruna Dalam in Pulo Gadung subdistrict, East Jakarta, were shocked by the discovery of a corpse bearing three gunshot wounds early on Thursday.

Fri, 15 Jun 2001

JP/East Java braces for MPR special session

East Java braces for MPR special session SURABAYA (JP): Three ministers traveled to East Java on Thursday for talks with local leaders to try and avert violence during the special session of People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in August.