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Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Wiranto grilled for 7 hours over Timor violence

Wiranto grilled for 7 hours over Timor violence JAKARTA (JP): Former Indonesian Military chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto said he was relieved to "spell out the truth" of last year's violence in East Timor while being interrogated on Tuesday by a special Attorney General's Office investigative team.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Mangunwijaya's wealth in dispute

Mangunwijaya's wealth in dispute SLEMAN, Yogyakarta : The death of well-known social activist and Catholic priest Y.B. Mangunwijaya last year has been followed by legal wrangling between the church and six of his 11 children.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Mahaka SM loses out again in ABC Champions Cup

Mahaka SM loses out again in ABC Champions Cup JAKARTA (JP): Mahaka Satria Muda of Jakarta was forced to head home early after its loss to Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia in a group B match in the ABC Champions Cup at Ghazir Club Court in Beirut, Lebanon.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/TV programs

TV programsTodayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Music 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Fresh violence erupts in Ambon, two dead

Fresh violence erupts in Ambon, two dead AMBON, Maluku (JP): Fresh clashes flared up here on Tuesday following a car accident in which a teenager in Paso subdistrict was killed.The violence, which was continuing as of 8 p.m. local time, has left two people killed and 11 others injured.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Man detained for killing father

Man detained for killing father JAKARTA (JP): An officer said the Cipayung Police arrested a secondhand goods vendor on Tuesday morning for killing his father during a family dispute.East Jakarta Police chief of detectives Capt.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Goindo's e-commerce service

Goindo's e-commerce service JAKARTA (JP): Internet company PT Goindo.net introduced on Tuesday its new e-commerce services for businesses wishing to expand on the Internet.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Rioting erupts in Semarang

Rioting erupts in Semarang SEMARANG, Central Java: Hundreds of people ran amok in the Tawang Mas area here on Tuesday morning, vandalizing a cinema in the Semarang Recreation and Exhibition Center.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Telkom, Amex issue joint card

Telkom, Amex issue joint card JAKARTA (JP): American Express Travel Related Services (TSR) and PT Telkom will soon launch their co-brand credit card, offering a range of benefits to the latter's subscribers.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Police to close unregistered clinics

Police to close unregistered clinics JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta Police will close down nine unregistered maternity clinics operating illegally in the area, an officer said on Tuesday.Police detectives chief Capt.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Teachers' strike

Teachers' strike I was intrigued by Mashudan Andi's comment in The Jakarta Post May 6, 2000, edition that teachers should not strike. I also fully agree with the opinion that teachers are paramount in generating a good nation.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Prevention better than cure in fighting cancer killer

Prevention better than cure in fighting cancer killerBy Rita A. Widiadana SINGAPORE (JP): The 41-year-old Robby was devastated when he was diagnosed as suffering from advanced lung cancer.He could not stand to think about the little time he had left with his wife and two teenage children.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/No paper

No paper In observance of the Buddha's Day of Enlightenment, The Jakarta Post will not be published on Thursday. The Post will appear again on Friday.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Two broking firms suspended

Two broking firms suspended JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) temporarily suspended on Tuesday the operations of two securities companies, PT Sekuritas Namalatu Ronesina and PT Intifikasa Securindo, due to alleged market manipulation.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Siemens a pacesetter in mobile data in Indonesia

Siemens a pacesetter in mobile data in Indonesia Cellular communications and data transmission have been flourishing issues.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/'Poros Indonesia' members could be sacked: Theo

'Poros Indonesia' members could be sacked: Theo JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) deputy chairman Theo Syafei threatened to dismiss party members who join splinter group "Poros Indonesia" and pursue policies contrary to the party.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Forkot demands release of three arrested friends

Forkot demands release of three arrested friends JAKARTA (JP): With dozens of teenage street children marching in front of them, some 200 members of the City Forum (Forkot) university students group rallied on Tuesday outside the Jakarta Police Headquarters in South Jakarta, demanding the release ...

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/After Geneva, what next?

After Geneva, what next? It is obvious that many politicians in Jakarta are not content to let the ink dry on the joint understanding which the government signed with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Geneva last week.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Hands-free means radiation-free?

Hands-free means radiation-free? JAKARTA (JP): The booming trade of mobile cellphone always sparks controversy. The latest issue over cellphones, which are now used by about one billion people, is whether hands-free kits also emit radiation to the brain.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/GDP forecast by BPS too low: Experts

GDP forecast by BPS too low: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Experts have unanimously disagreed with the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) over its extremely low 1.5 percent gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for 2000.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Aceh: More challenges from Geneva

Aceh: More challenges from GenevaBy Aboeprijadi Santoso GENEVA (JP): It is a breathing space in what could become a long journey toward a final solution for Aceh.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Money puts legislation program on hold

Money puts legislation program on hold JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives is now exercising its political function far better than its predecessors, but it fares little better when it comes to its legislation program -- because of a lack of money.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/JAPFA meets Bali Jeff in league final

JAPFA meets Bali Jeff in league final JAKARTA (JP): JAPFA chess team will face Bali Jeff on Wednesday in the final of the Indonesian Chess League 2000 at the Novotel, Surabaya.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Performances* Concerts, at Balai Adika Balroom, Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, Jl. Tunjungan 65 (Phone: 031 5454333): Midas Ensemble by Clara de Vries, Gerard Zuyderhoff, Steven Faber, 7:30 p.m., May 19. Quirine Viersen, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., May 29.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/PDI-P faces lawsuit after assault on reporter

PDI-P faces lawsuit after assault on reporter BANDUNG (JP): Pikiran Rakyat daily plans to file a lawsuit against the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) in Purwakarta on Monday after an internal dispute between party members led to an assault on a reporter.Chief editor H. AM.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Erin Brockovich 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Scream 3 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Romeo Must Die 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Whole Nine Yards 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Cider House Rules ...

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Army to raise money to improve soldiers' welfare

Army to raise money to improve soldiers' welfare JAKARTA (JP): Internal reforms now underway will allow the Army to raise trust funds for use in improving the welfare of its personnel, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Tyasno Sudarto said on Tuesday.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Akbar dismisses DPA's first minister plan

Akbar dismisses DPA's first minister plan JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Akbar Tandjung dismissed the Supreme Advisory Council's proposal for the appointment of a first minister to assist the President on the grounds that it violated the 1945 Constitution and would only increase ...

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Gus Dur enjoys breakfast at Mega's official residence

Gus Dur enjoys breakfast at Mega's official residence JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid breakfasted at Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri's official residence on Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday in a clear attempt at refuting rumors of worsening relations with her.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Proreform Islamists viewed gainig power despite defeat

Proreform Islamists viewed gainig power despite defeat ANKARA (AFP): The reformist wing of Turkey's main opposition pro-Islamic Virtue Party displayed its growing power at the party convention despite the defeat it suffered in the leadership race, analysts said Monday.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/It is 'm' now, succeeding the existing profound 'e'

It is 'm' now, succeeding the existing profound 'e' JAKARTA (JP): One of my grand aunts enthusiastically showed me her new PC set, saying that she could now browse the Internet and "more importantly, I can send e-mails to my children and grandchildren and receive m-mails from them.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Dozens admitted to hospital for food poisoning

Dozens admitted to hospital for food poisoning JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of participants of two training programs held at Bumi Karsa Hotel in South Jakarta and at least two staff members of the hotel were rushed to the hotel's clinic and nearby hospitals after suffering nausea and vomiting.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Kodak clarifies

Kodak clarifies I refer to Daripin Wongso's letter Not a pretty picture (The Jakarta Post, May 13, 2000). We would like to clarify certain points that were raised by the writer.MacIndo is the authorized distributor of Kodak digital cameras.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Victims of Bogor aftershock need aid

Victims of Bogor aftershock need aid BOGOR (JP): Officials revealed on Tuesday a shortfall in the amount of food aid for victims of a May 8 aftershock at Kampung Cileuksa Lebak, Jasinga district.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May. 16, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Remember sweet old days at the Oen

Remember sweet old days at the OenBy Budi Sardjono MALANG, East Java (JP): A restaurant may be able to retain its original cuisine for one generation at the most, so the theory goes.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Government to increase fixed-line and mobile phone rates

Government to increase fixed-line and mobile phone rates JAKARTA (JP): The government will increase the rates of fixed- line and cellular telephone services by 21 percent and 41 percent respectively some time in June, to meet rising telecommunication costs.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Government not broker in islets lease plan

Government not broker in islets lease plan MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Minister of Maritime Exploration Sarwono Kusumaatmadja resisted on Tuesday the mounting criticism against the government's plan to lease islands to investors, saying his office would not act as a broker in the business.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/IBRA draws up 10 financial groups as servicing agent

IBRA draws up 10 financial groups as servicing agent JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has shortlisted 10 groups of financial institutions as the servicing agent to help in restructuring Rp 5.42 trillion (US$634.66 million) in bank nonperforming loans (NPLs).

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Police ask for more fund from city administration

Police ask for more fund from city administration JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen. Nurfaizi asked the city administration on Tuesday to increase the allocated budget for city police because the annual budget was too small to finance police operations and activities.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Banks told to help boost ailing rupiah

Banks told to help boost ailing rupiah JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has instructed finance minister Bambang Sudibyo to ask state banks to buy rupiah in a bid to shore up the falling currency.Abdurrahman reiterated on Tuesday that the current weakening of the rupiah against the U.S.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Indonesia beats China, meets Denmark in semis

Indonesia beats China, meets Denmark in semisBy Primastuti Handayani KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Defending champion Indonesia cruised into the final four after surprisingly overcoming favorite China 4-1 in the last round-robin yellow group of the Thomas Cup championships at Putra Indoor Stadium here on ...

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Independence Day to be marked in low-key style

Independence Day to be marked in low-key style JAKARTA (JP): The country's major national commemoration, Independence Day on Aug. 17, will not be marked by a lavish ceremony at Merdeka Palace this year to cut costs.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Chicken used to protest KKN

Chicken used to protest KKN DENPASAR (JP): Deputy head of Bali Prosecutor's Office Soediro was presented with a chicken by a group of demonstrators expressing displeasure at the office's slow investigations into corruption, collusion and corruption (KKN) in the province."I am sorry.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Telkom's net profit up in first quarter

Telkom's net profit up in first quarter JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed domestic telecommunication provider PT Telkom Indonesia announced on Tuesday a consolidated net income of Rp 751.94 billion (US$94.22 billion) for the first quarter of this year.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Breaking bad news and psychosocial disorders in cancer patient

Breaking bad news and psychosocial disorders in cancer patientBy Kok Lee Peng SINGAPORE: Despite the advances in oncological treatment, the diagnosis of cancer invariably fills a patient with dread and fear.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/KONI vows to get tough on athletes found using drugs

KONI vows to get tough on athletes found using drugs JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) has spelled out its stance concerning athletes who are caught taking illegal drugs to enhance their performance.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Computer snag may delay JFX trading

Computer snag may delay JFX trading JAKARTA (JP): A problem in the installation of a computer system might cause a delay in the operation of the country's first commodities futures operator, the Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX).

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Glodok are shakes off the gloom once again

Glodok are shakes off the gloom once again JAKARTA (JP): Business activities at Harco Glodok electronics center in West Jakarta stated to show signs of life on Tuesday amid fears of further rioting in the predominantly ethnic-Chinese business district.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Antam books Rp 97.52b in first quarter profit

Antam books Rp 97.52b in first quarter profit JAKARTA (JP): Gold and nickel mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) reported on Tuesday that its unaudited first quarter net profit increased to Rp 97.52 billion (about US$11.6 million), from Rp 36.39 billion in the same period last year.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/New instant mushrooms sprouting up in stores

New instant mushrooms sprouting up in storesBy Joko Sarwono BOGOR (JP): Instant noodles are nothing new, but what about instant mushrooms? Hold onto your saucepan, as they are set to appear at a supermarket near you anytime now.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/RI Uber Cup players not to lower standards: Manager

RI Uber Cup players not to lower standards: ManagerBy Primastuti Handayani KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesian team manager Sumaryono urged shuttlers on Wednesday not to lower their standards in the semifinals against China in the Uber Cup Championships at the Putra Indoor Stadium.

Wed, 17 May 2000

JP/Sucofindo ties up with Belgium to boost services

Sucofindo ties up with Belgium to boost services JAKARTA (JP): State owned superintending company PT Sucofindo and ABX Logistics of Belgium agreed here on Tuesday to jointly provide transportation, logistics, warehousing and inspection and assessment services to Indonesian companies and their ...