Two arrested for robbery JAKARTA (JP): Residents in Kayu Putih, East Jakarta,
apprehended two men for allegedly attempting to rob a driver
early Friday.City police spokesman Lt. Col. Zainuri Lubis said on Friday
the robbery attempt took place at about 12:30 p.m. at a gas
station on Jl. Kayu Putih. More ...
Badminton body delays coach reshuffle plan JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI)
has been working hard to improve shuttlers' performances in
international events. One way was to replace the women's coaches
with men's coaches in women's sectors. More ...
Import ban on Belgian food valid on Monday JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Industry and Trade said on
Friday that the ban on imports of Belgian farm, poultry and food
products would take effect on Monday. More ...
Price rally continues on JSX, but rupiah down JAKARTA (JP): The price rally continued on the Jakarta Stock
Exchange on Friday, with the benchmark Composite Index again
breaking the 700-point psychological barrier.The rupiah weakened on Friday to close the day at Rp 7,295
against the U.S. More ...
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Petrosea pays dividends JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Petrosea, an engineering
construction and contract mining services firm, will pay
dividends of one U.S. cent for the 1998 financial year. More ...
Fischer urges continuity with IMF-prescribed programs JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund's first deputy
managing director, Stanley Fischer, said on Friday he was
heartened by the outcome of Indonesia's June 7 general election,
which passed peacefully, and with the improving economic ... More ...
Sampoerna back in black in first quarter JAKARTA (JP): PT HM Sampoerna returned to the black again in
the first quarter of this year after making a net loss of Rp 120
billion in 1998.The publicly listed cigarettemaker reported on Friday a net
profit of some Rp 200 billion (about US$27. More ...
KPU accused of misusing funds JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Union
Party, Sri Bintang Pamungkas, suggested on Friday that the
General Elections Commission (KPU) may have misused electoral
funds. More ...
Government declares war on illegal labor exporters JAKARTA (JP): The government declared an all-out battle
against what it described as a well-organized network of illegal
labor exporters at home and abroad whose scope had reached
alarming levels. More ...
Reform movement must be upheld: Students JAKARTA (JP): Alarmed by indications of a power struggle among
aspiring presidential candidates and wary of the commitment of
the new forces to the reform movement, students have threatened
to once again return to the streets. More ...
Lack of mature mind After hearing and reading the comment about the Indonesian
Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), I feel very sad to
learn that so many "scholars" of politics and religious affairs
who hold degrees, are no more than narrow-minded people. More ...
Excelcomindo, Lippo deal JAKARTA (JP): Local cellular operator PT Excelcomindo Pratama,
the operator of GSM-XL, announced on Thursday that subscribers to
its Pro-XL prepaid card could now refill their cards at one of
Lippo Bank's 250 automated teller machines (ATMs). More ...
Live sports show JAKARTA (JP): The following will be aired live on TV this
weekend:Saturday: NBA finals, San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks,
SCTV, 8 a.m.Sunday: Grand Prix Motorbike 500cc Catalunya, ANteve, 7:30 p.m. More ...
Lawyers for blast suspects JAKARTA (JP): Police have appointed a legal defense team for
the seven suspects in the April 19 blast at the Istiqlal Grand
Mosque, an officer said on Thursday. More ...
Indonesia may get lower loan support from CGI: Ginandjar JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia may not be able to get a large enough
loan commitment this year from the Consultative Group on
Indonesia (CGI) to finance the state budget for the next fiscal
year, Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and ... More ...
A tough task ahead Even though only on a caretaker basis -- at least for the time
being -- the government's decision to replace scandal-riddled
Attorney General Andi M. Ghalib with his deputy Ismudjoko
provides President B.J. More ...
Foreign-language teachers' guide to learningBy Simon Marcus Gower This is the first of two articles on foreign language
teaching. JAKARTA (JP): Education or training, like language, is a
process of communication. More ...
The end of the political tunnel The end of the tunnel is already in sight and it is now
possible to predict who will come out of the dark hole first. Yet
the melee and the jostling continues unabated. Indeed, the price
of democracy in moral terms is high. More ...
C. Java districts could merge SEMARANG, Central Java: As many as 10 districts in Central
Java could be merged under a new law on regional autonomy. More ...
Forex reserves slide to $15.80 billion JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's net foreign exchange reserves
declined US$88.8 million to $15.80 billion in the week ending
June 15, compared to the previous week's level of $15.89 billion. More ...
Basketball, rock concert at Istora JAKARTA (JP): Basketball fans are invited to watch a
tournament featuring 15 players currently preparing for the 20th
Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and rock music groups on June 27 at 4
p.m. at Senayan indoor stadium (Istora) here. More ...
Violation charges prolong end to ballot count JAKARTA (JP): Many harried provincial elections committees
have moved back the completion of their vote counts from June 17
deadline to June 21, citing technical complications or
controversy over alleged violations. More ...
Cibogo residents angry over high-voltage tower TANGERANG (JP): Scores of Cibogo villagers from Kelapa Dua,
Curug, Tangerang, on Friday gathered at the construction site of
a high-voltage tower being erected near their village and
demanded state-owned electricity company PLN move the tower ... More ...
East Timor rival factions sign pact JAKARTA (JP): East Timor's rival factions signed a disarmament
agreement at the Ministry of Justice here on Friday, as the
United Nations mission in the troubled territory accused the
Indonesian Military of helping militia groups intimidate
villagers and ... More ...
Traders ask for compensation BOGOR (JP): At least 1,200 traders of Pasar Kembang market
have asked the management of the Ramayana department store, also
located there, to be responsible for the 1996 fire which gutted
the market. More ...
Students demand poll result announcements be postponed JAKARTA (JP): The announcement of the official final results
of the general election should be delayed until a guarantee can
be obtained that all reported claims of poll violations will be
settled, a leading student group says. More ...
We didn't find human head in suspect's house: Police JAKARTA (JP): Police have temporarily halted investigating a
Cipondoh resident in Tangerang for alleged drug possession while
the suspect, a chronic diabetic sufferer, receives treatment at
Soekanto Police Hospital, an officer said on Friday. More ...
Investors give cold shoulder to Kramat Tunggak conversion JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is keeping a standing
invitation open for investors to convert the Kramat Tunggak red-
light district in North Jakarta into a shopping complex, an
official of the city social services agency said on ... More ...
Defending low fare airlines Regarding Mr. Sawrey-Cookson's letter published on June 16, I
would like to point out a few facts that Mr. Sawrey-Cookson
should take into account next time he flies the hideous flight
from Jakarta to London. More ...
Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC:
The Corruptor 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15
Analyze This 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55
Gloria 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15
Simply Irresistible 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55
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Disabled cop fights for compensation JAKARTA (JP): A retired police officer, left physically
disabled from an act of retaliation allegedly committed by Army
personnel, began a hunger strike on Friday to demand the National
Police help cover his medical costs.First Sgt. More ...
Officials pressing vendors for payoffs JAKARTA (JP): A city official has deplored the rampant
collection of fees from unregistered street vendors by city
administration officials, terming it "a crime". More ...
Language barriers can be used to keep powerBy Sam Wright This is the second of two articles on the role of foreign
languages in Indonesian history. JAKARTA (JP): In this postcolonial world, the fracturing of
Indonesian society through conflicting language demands,
continues. More ...
Six escape from Magelang prison MAGELANG, Central Java: Police in the Magelang area have
launched a manhunt for six convicts who escaped from a prison
here on Thursday night."We have coordinated and contacted all police stations in
Central Java," Magelang Police chief Lt. Col. More ...
Garin Nugroho lands Tokyo retrospective JAKARTA (JP): Works by respected film director Garin Nugroho
are being screened in a program called Garin Nugroho
Retrospection held by the Japan Foundation Forum at Akasaka Twin
Tower, Tokyo, from June 17 through June 20. More ...
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings
6:00 News: Two Hours Only
8:00 Children's Songs
9:00 Music
9:30 TV Series: The Sainth
10:30 Interval
2:00 p.m. More ...
Riau demands larger share in government oil revenue JAKARTA (JP): A delegation from Riau province demanded on
Friday a change to the oil and gas bill currently being debated
by the House of Representatives to allow the province to obtain a
larger share of the government's oil and gas revenue. More ...
Government refuses to delay debate on forestry bill JAKARTA (JP): Ministry of Forestry and Plantations Muslimin
Nasution said on Friday the government had no plans to delay
deliberation of the forestry bill in the House of
Representatives. More ...
Three die as truck hits van BOYOLALI, Central Java: Three women died when a truck slammed
into a minivan carrying workers of Safaritex textile company on
Thursday night.The three women, all in their early 20s, were on their way to
work late that night.According to Boyolali Police chief Lt. Col. More ...
Ismudjoko installed as acting attorney general JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice /State Secretary Muladi
installed former deputy attorney general Ismudjoko on Friday as
acting attorney general, replacing Andi M. Ghalib, who stepped
aside on Monday pending a graft investigation. More ...
Mosque home to Timor refugees UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Eighty-six refugees from East
Timor, who fled their province two months ago, are still being
sheltered at a mosque here. More ...
Government to check dumping charges JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Industry and Trade said on
Friday that it would investigate allegations of dumping practices
against foreign hypermarket operators here. More ...
Twilite Orchestra sets stage for Popstravaganza Concert JAKARTA (JP): Fans may have to wait weeks until they can see
the Star Wars prequel, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
here. More ...
Gus Dur proposes separation of executive powers JAKARTA (JP): With fears of a deadlocked presidential election
looming, chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Muslim organization
Abdurrahman Wahid suggested on Friday a separation of power
between the head of government and the head of state. More ...
Police disperse anti-Soeharto rally JAKARTA (JP): Riot police dispersed a student street rally at
the Semanggi cloverleaf in the heart of the capital on Friday
morning, arresting 32 protesters, mostly female students. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Misteri Wanita Dalam Ukiyo-e, at Pusat
Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend.
Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Phone: 5201266), 10 a.m. to 6
p.m., until June 30. More ...
The meaning of KosovoBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the
West have been very lucky, for it could all have come out
differently in Kosovo. More ...
Drug addicts' sanctuaries under police's nose JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives have located a number of
vacant and quiet land plots in the capital which have become
favorite spots for drug addicts and dealers, an official said on
Friday.City police chief of detectives Col. More ...
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