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54 articles.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Govts told to respect the rights of parliaments

Govts told to respect the rights of parliaments JAKARTA (JP): Legislators in the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) are calling on governments across the world to respect the rights of their respective parliaments and cease any activities which would politically stifle democratically ...

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Parties told not to rely on charismatic leaders

Parties told not to rely on charismatic leaders JAKARTA (JP): While acknowledging further difficult situations in the future, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on political parties on Wednesday not to rely purely on charismatic leaders."Charisma isn't enough.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Councillors dreams of sedans dashed?

Councillors dreams of sedans dashed? JAKARTA (JP): Councillors waiting for cars paid for by the city budget may end up with zilch as the administration has suddenly expressed a desire to review the plan following a strong reaction from the public.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Singaraja values meaning of education

Singaraja values meaning of education SINGARAJA, North Bali (JP): Singaraja, the capital city of Buleleng regency, is far from the bustling tourist and cultural glitter of South Bali.Located 80 kilometers of Denpasar, Singaraja is a perfect place for school students.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Want to be an art collector? Follow your heart

Want to be an art collector? Follow your heart SINGAPORE (JP): When you come to know someone is an art collector, what comes to your mind? Most probably you are dead certain the collector is a billionaire for whom money is not an issue.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Former BI chief Sjahril to go on trial quickly

Former BI chief Sjahril to go on trial quickly JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Provincial Prosecutor's Office will soon submit the dossier on suspended Bank Indonesia (central bank) governor Sjahril Sabirin to the Central Jakarta District Court, a prosecutor said on Wednesday.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Seoul seeks rightful place in world

Seoul seeks rightful place in worldBy Endy M. Bayuni SEOUL (JP): Hosting the third Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) this week could not have come at a better time for South Korea.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 18, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Major changes in political laws sought

Major changes in political laws sought JAKARTA (JP): While demanding for "true implementation" of democracy in the country, political observers suggested on Tuesday that major changes be made in three 1999 laws on politics.J.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Intervention by the state in sexuality unnecessary

Intervention by the state in sexuality unnecessary This is the first of two articles on state and sexuality by sociologist Julia I. Suryakusuma, also executive director of the API Foundation for political research, information and publication in Jakarta. JAKARTA (JP): Sex is a private matter.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Govt to be stricter against separatism

Govt to be stricter against separatism JAKARTA (JP): Frustrated with the results of a more tolerant approach to the separatist movements in Aceh and Irian Jaya, the government warned on Wednesday it would adopt sterner measures to restore order in both ends of the archipelago.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Israelis and Palestinians revert to the old ways

Israelis and Palestinians revert to the old waysBy Jonathan Freedland LONDON: The verdict came swiftly and with characteristic eloquence.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/'No new pool stars' for next year's SEA Games

'No new pool stars' for next year's SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) has set its program to focus on the three Olympic compulsory sports of track and field, swimming and gymnastics for next year's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Papuan artists to display their works

Papuan artists to display their works JAKARTA (JP): For decades, the artwork of native Papua (Irian Jaya) has always captivated ethnic art enthusiasts around the globe.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Young Balinese scientists shine in national contests

Young Balinese scientists shine in national contestsBy Rita A. Widiadana SINGARAJA, North Bali (JP): Fourteen-year-old I Komang Adi Aswantara from the small town of Singaraja startled judges at the National Youth Science Contest in Jakarta with his simple yet brilliant scientific project -- a ...

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Irian Jaya under control amid flag row, says officer

Irian Jaya under control amid flag row, says officer JAKARTA (JP): Order has been fully restored in Irian Jaya, which is still licking its wounds following a bloody rampage almost two weeks ago, the local military commander said on Wednesday.Maj. Gen.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Mexican border crossing, a hidden war for the U.S.

Mexican border crossing, a hidden war for the U.S.By Duncan Campbell DOUGLAS, Arizona: It is 2:45 a.m. and out of the desert shrubland in the cool Arizona night they come. An elderly woman, a girl of around eight, a limping man, a group of young men, 13 in all.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/PT PLN seeking govt approval for rate increase

PT PLN seeking govt approval for rate increase JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company PT PLN is seeking government approval for an increase in power rates of between 2 percent and 3 percent, starting in January next year.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Satelindo service

Satelindo service I refer to the letter by Amir Sidharta about Satelindo's service on Oct. 11. He mentioned its service has declined with more blank spots.I have been a subscriber of Satelindo for about four years, and I dare not say whether Telkomsel or Excelkom are better.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Aspac beats Pacific to move closer to semis

Aspac beats Pacific to move closer to semis BANDUNG (JP): Jakarta-based Aspac was too powerful for Pacific Caesar of Surabaya, posting a convincing 104-67 victory in the fourth leg of the 2000 Nuvo Kobatama national basketball league at Padjadjaran Stadium on Wednesday.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Myanmar, an eternal outcast of Asia-Europe ties

Myanmar, an eternal outcast of Asia-Europe tiesBy Philippe Agret BANGKOK (AFP): Even though Myanmar is absent from this week's ASEM summit in Seoul, the pariah state still remains a regional embarrassment in relations between Asia and Europe.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Qantas unveils e-tickets

Qantas unveils e-tickets JAKARTA (JP): Qantas Airways Indonesia said on Wednesday it has introduced electronic ticketing for its passengers in Jakarta and Bali.The Australian airline said the new service would allow passengers from Indonesia to travel to Australia without paper airline tickets.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Psychologists needed to help young chess players

Psychologists needed to help young chess players JAKARTA (JP): Young Indonesian chess players need to work with psychologists to help them overcome the mental blocks preventing their continued development, an official said on Wednesday.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Maritime crimes sail unsolved for lack of boats

Maritime crimes sail unsolved for lack of boats JAKARTA (JP): About 75 percent of criminals at sea around the Jakarta area have got away with their crimes due to the insufficient number of sea patrol boats, an officer revealed on Wednesday.Head of the Jakarta Water Police unit Sr. Supt.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Weapons confiscated in police operation

Weapons confiscated in police operation JAKARTA (JP): In the first two weeks of a special operation, the Jakarta Police have confiscated some 78 firearms and hundreds of sharp weapons and bullets.Jakarta Police spokesman Supt.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/CGI loan provides certainty to state budget

CGI loan provides certainty to state budget JAKARTA (JP): The US$4.8 billion loan pledged on Wednesday by Indonesia's traditional donors would have a positive impact on the economy as it provides certainty to next year's state budget, experts said.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Japan provides $540m in addition to CGI aid pledge

Japan provides $540m in addition to CGI aid pledge JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government will provide new yen loans for medium and long-term assistance amounting to around 58.1 billion yen or equivalent to US$540 million on top of its 171.6 billion yen ($1.58 billion) contribution to the $4.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,425.00 9,425.00 8,880.00 8,970.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Chile aims to rewrite its labor laws

Chile aims to rewrite its labor lawsBy Louise Egan SANTIAGO (Reuters): Chilean Manuel Guzman could not believe it when his boss fired 300 unionized workers last year because, he says, they opposed a company move to freeze wages for the next eight years.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Police shoot alleged thief

Police shoot alleged thief DENPASAR, Bali: Bali Police arrested two alleged motorcycle thieves in the early hours of Wednesday, shooting one in the leg when he attempted to flee.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Pursuing peace in the Mideast

Pursuing peace in the Mideast There is no use trying to gloss over the failure of the emergency meeting at the Egyptian town of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Denpasar's roads taking a heavy human toll

Denpasar's roads taking a heavy human toll DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Five-year-old Kadek Agus' short life ended on a fateful Friday afternoon on a Sanur bypass.A motorist slammed into him as he crossed the street. As the critically injured boy lay motionless, his mother ran screaming to help him.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/House commission rejects education budget for 2001

House commission rejects education budget for 2001 JAKARTA (JP): A House of Representatives commission has rejected the Rp 11.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Observers want more public accountability

Observers want more public accountability JAKARTA (JP): Observers have urged more public participation in every part of the decision-making process in the city administration and council so that every policy adopted by the city government would be transparent and accountable to the public.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibition * Painting Exhibition The Body Fantasy by I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih, Lingkar Becik Gallery, Jl. Raya Celuk, in Celuk village, Sukawati, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 295411), Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 21 to Nov. 5.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Bank Universal's profit

Bank Universal's profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Universal said on Wednesday its lendings as of September reached Rp 2.1 trillion (US$238 million), far exceeding its Rp 1.7 trillion credit target for the year.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Indo.com sells arts

Indo.com sells arts JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian travel portal Indo.com announced on Wednesday the launch of its online service to facilitate the sale and purchase of arts and crafts over the Internet.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/TV today

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

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Officer suspended following abduction

Officer suspended following abduction MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Provincial police chief Brig. Gen. Sofjan Jacoeb has suspended Sinjai Police deputy chief Sr. Insp. Sappewali several days after Sappewali and his adjutant were assaulted and abducted.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/U.S. embargo on Indonesia?

U.S. embargo on Indonesia? One of our experts has defined the term "embargo" as temporary confiscation of foreign vessels, for example, at war time, in order to ensure that they do not leave the port. Another meaning of the word is a prohibition banning the movement of goods between countries.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Jakarta's water company problems continue

Jakarta's water company problems continue JAKARTA (JP): Some 200 employees from the city-owned tap water company PD PAM Jaya staged another protest here on Wednesday over a longstanding dispute.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/IBRA to sell another Rp 8t worth of bank loans

IBRA to sell another Rp 8t worth of bank loans JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said Wednesday that it would sell around Rp 8 trillion (US$900 million) in restructured loans to local and foreign investors via a limited auction.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Indonesians' interest in reading high

Indonesians' interest in reading high JAKARTA (JP): Observers disagreed on Wednesday with claims that Indonesians had poor reading habits which contributed to the poor sales of books and other printed publications.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/PMI blood free of HIV/AIDS

PMI blood free of HIV/AIDS JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare declared on Wednesday that blood in the nine bags from the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) Bandung branch in West Java was free of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Flood hits Cilacap villages

Flood hits Cilacap villages CILACAP, Central Java: The beginning of the rainy season here has been marked by flooding in a number of villages, where water from swollen rivers has inundated hundreds of houses.The flooding resulted from heavy rain over the past two days.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Govt wants to improve intelligence capacity

Govt wants to improve intelligence capacity JAKARTA (JP): The government is revamping the State Intelligence Coordinating Board (Bakin) in order to gain accurate information and intelligence data, Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on ...

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Taufik, Susanto run out of time

Taufik, Susanto run out of time JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) Master (MP) Taufik Halay and MP Susanto Megaranto both lost to their opponents after running out of time.Hikaru Nakamura of the U.S. claimed that time was out for Taufik when the Indonesian played his 39th move.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Creditors pledge $4.8b to Indonesia

Creditors pledge $4.8b to IndonesiaBy Kornelius Purba TOKYO (JP): The International Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) agreed on Wednesday to provide US$4.8 billion in new loans to Indonesia to fill part of its budget deficit in 2001 fiscal year beginning in January.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Three police officers die in car accident

Three police officers die in car accident BOGOR (JP): Three Sukabumi Police officers, including on-the- alert unit chief Sr. Insp. F. Zaelani, 45, were killed in a car accident on Wednesday when their vehicle collided with a container truck on Jl. Raya H.R. Edi Sukma, Cijeruk, on Wednesday.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Bring It On 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Nutty Professor II: The Klumps 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Shaft 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Flinstones in Viva Rock Vegas 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 ...

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Rexy to coach English team starting in 2001

Rexy to coach English team starting in 2001 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's doubles player Rexy Mainaky will officially take over as coach of the English badminton team on Jan. 8, 2001, after resigning from the national team.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Saurip upset over disciplinary charges

Saurip upset over disciplinary charges JAKARTA (JP): Maj. Gen. Saurip Kadi, former territorial assistant to the Army chief, denied on Wednesday he would be handed disciplinary charges that could show him the door.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Police have yet to start probe on Suwondo: Officer

Police have yet to start probe on Suwondo: Officer JAKARTA (JP): The police gave conflicting statements on the progress of the investigation into the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal, in contrast to the statement made by the lawyer representing Alip Agung Suwondo, a suspect in the ...

Thu, 19 Oct 2000

JP/Additional debt burden

Additional debt burden The US$4.8 billion of new loans approved by the 35-member Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) creditor consortium in Tokyo on Wednesday can be seen from different perspectives.